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F L OR I D A' S OLDEST EWS W E E K L Y LE" NE W S PA * . ',.A-Sj-t'.-;, ..~' WEDNESDAY JANUARY 5 2005/30 PAGES, 3 SECTIONS I\SDEr Local Weather PAGE2A 75/54 76/52 USS JFK may be retired PAGE 1OA Pirates topple Spruce Creek PAGE lB 'From The Porch' DICKIE ANDERSON PAGE 5B EXTRA "EXTRA 50 YEARS AGO Parts of an airplane were found on north beach near the south jetties, setting off an investigation. The parts appeared burned or baked. Jan. 7, 1955 25 YEARS :n A random sampling of Fernandina Beach business and industry leaders revealed that most saw a good eco- nomic year ahead, despite widespread predictions to the contrary. Jan. 2, 1980 10 YEARS iGf Five air traffic assistants at the Federal Aviation Administration center in Hilliard lost their jobs as part of a federal government downsizing. Jan. 4 1995 INDEX AROUND TOWN ................... 5B BUSINESS 4A CLASSIFIED IC CROSSWORD 7B EDITORIAL 7A PEOPLE AND PLACES ........... 5B OBITUARIES 2A POLICE REPORT ........ 13A SERVICE DIRECTORY ..... ..3C SPORTs IB TIDES 4B NEWS-LEADER 151styear.No. I Copyright. 2005 The News-Leader Fernandina Beach. FL \ Printed on 100% recycled newsprint with soy based ink : 1ll1 1lllllll ll 11 1 . 1 8, OATH OF OFFICE PHOTOS BY KEVIN TURNER/NEWS-LEADER Duval County Judge Lance Day administers the oath of office, above left, to Nassau County Sheriff Tommy Seagraves, with wife Liz, shortly after midnight Tuesday. Nassau County Judge Robert Foster administers the oath, above right, to Clerk of Courts John Crawford, with wife Becky. County Judge Robert E. Williams administers the oath, below left, to other newly elected county officials Monday at the Nassau County Courthouse in Fernandina Beach. Among those attending were, from left, back row, state Rep. Aaron Bean; Ocean Highway & Port Authority board member Danny Leeper; Property Appraiser Greg Haddock; Williams; Supervisor of Elections Vicki Cannon; Seagraves; front row, school board member Janet Adkins; Crawford; Tax Collector Gwen Miller; Mosquito Control District board member Clyde Goodbread; county commissioners Ansley Acree and Marianne Marshall; and schools Superintendent John Ruis. Celebrating aday of freedom Emancipation Proclamation remembered GLENDA S. JENKINS News-Leader On Jan. 1, many traditionally celebrate the beginning of anoth- er year. But for many African- Americans, it marks a celebration of the day their ancestors began life in this country as free people. Dozens of people gathered at the Greater Fernandina Beach Church of God on New Year's Day to commemorate President Abraham Lincoln's signing of the Emancipation Proclamation and to reflect on the document's sig- nificance today. The Nassau County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) spon- sored the service, "Emancipation GLENDA S. JENKINS/NEWS-LEADER Judge Brian Davis chats with James Steed following the Emancipation Proclamation service Saturday. Proclamation: A Jubilee Celebration," that also included installation of the organization's new officers. Although 142 years have TOUCHDOWN BETH JONES/NEWS-LEADER West Virginia University cheerleaders enjoy a Mountaineer touchdown Saturday in the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville. But Florida State ultimately prevailed. More photos, 1B. passed since President Lincoln signed the document announcing his intention to free slaves, social, economic and human rights issues still threaten the freedom of their descendants, civil rights leaders have said. "Even though the slaves were free, a io chose to stay on the plantation and continue to work as slaves," said the Rev. Bernard Thompson, the branch's immedi- ate past president. "That slave mentality still exists today." "I'm a little nervous about addressing the subject of emanci- pation," said guest speaker Judge Brian Davis. "To treat it lightly would be an insult to millions of Americans, black and white, who gave their lives." Davis, who presides over civil cases in Florida's Fourth Judicial Circuit Court, said the freeing of slaves outlined in the proclama- tion depended on a Civil War vic- tory by the Union army. "Our country had been at war within itself for more than two years," Davis said. "In essence it was a war against greed and inhu- manity." Florida was one of 15 FREE Continued on 3A Driver on A1A is shot KEVIN TURNER News-Leader A 50-year old Jacksonville man was shot in the head Sunday as he drove on AlA west of 1-95. Robert Lumsden, 50, of Jacksonville, was westbound on A1A just east of Edwards Road at the Timber Creek subdivision when a bullet shattered his wind- shield, hitting him in the head. The shooting occurred about 2:30 p.m. Nassau County Sheriff's deputies, assisted by Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission officials, scoured the area looking for the source of the bullet, but turned up nothing. "He was just driving down A1A," said Lumsden's wife, Rita. Lumsden was treated at Shands Hospital in Jacksonville and was SHOT Continued on 3A 'Line in sand' on sex shop KEVIN TURNER News-Leader A Callahan attorney has pledged to help Nassau County craft a law to regulate sex-based businesses and withstand a certain court challenge. Gary Baker made his offer to Nassau County Commissioners during a hearing Monday to gather testimony to establish the effects of adult businesses. Commission chambers were packed for a third time with area residents opposed to the Adam & Eve store soon to open on AlA in O'Neil. "I'm a Christian and I'm proud of that fact," Baker said. "But I'm also a lawyer. And I think it's time to draw a line in the sand, a point of no return. I pledge the services of my law firm, free of charge. I think there are other Christian lawyers who will say the same." Baker said the offer includes the services of three attorneys and four legal sup- port staff members. SEX Continued on 5A Nazi death camp photos record the unimaginable KEVIN TURNER News-Leader Stan Brocklebank was one of the first Allied troops to arrive at the German concentration camp of Bergen-Belsen in April 1945. Then a Royal Canadian Air Force photographer; his unit rolled into the carhp just behind the British soldiers who had liberated the pit of death on April 15, days before. "As the British went forward, we followed,in right behind as they took every airfield," Brocklebank said. '"That was how we ran into Bergen-Belsen. As the Allies went through, they just ran into the con- centration camps." Brocklebank, who now lives on Little Piney Island, said that Allied IKEVIN TURNER/NEWS-LEADEIR Stan Brocklebank donated his photographs to the U.S. PHOTOS Continued on 8A Holocaust Memorial Museum in October. o L T 9 II ]111ll Wi IO 'LI i;.Jj l-lIwVwV @encu.m Florida's Oldest Weekly Newspaper on the web PER A oc ..................... WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 5.2005 NEWS News-Leader %P % ING)AS 4=0 ( 0. p O ( *-- e h I' 4 II 4 4 Ii I m I I am 0~ -l U ,Ei 02 %b- a mm g s -0 d 4 x : '0'. NEWAD LEADER\ 511 Ash Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (904)261-3696 Fax 261-3698 Website for email addresses: www.fbnewsleader.com Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 pm. Monday through Friday The News-Leader is published every Wednesday and Friday by The Femandina Beach News-Leader, 511 Ash Street, P.O. Box 766, Femandina Beach, FL 32034. Periodicals postage paid at Femandina Beach, Fla. (USPS 189-900) ISSN# 0163-4011. Reproductions of the contents of this publication in whole or in part without written permis- sion from the publisher are prohibited. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: News-Leader, P.O. Box 766, Fernandina Beach, FL 32035. The News-Leader may only be sold by persons or businesses author- ized by the publisher or circulation director. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS: The News-Leader assumes no financial responsibility for typograqhical errors in advertising. When notified promptly, the part of the advertise- ment in which the typographical error appears will be reprinted. All advertising is subject to the approval of the publisher. The News-Leader reserves the right to correctly classify, edit or delete any objectionable wording or reject the advertisement in its entirety at any time prior to scheduled publication if it is determined that the advertisement or any part thereof is contrary to the general standard of advertising acceptance. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Mail in Nassau County ... Mail out of Nassau County NEWS DEADLINES Community News: Monday, 5 p.m. Letters to the editor: Monday, 12 p.m. Church Notes: Monday, 5 p.m. People and Places: Thursday, 3 p.m. Mir Community CNI Newspaper Incorporanted . . . . .$29.00 ................. $57.00 ADVERTISING DEADLINES WEDNESDAY NEWS-LEADER Classified Ads: Monday, 5:00 p.m.* Classified Display: Friday, 3 p.m. Legal Notices: Friday, noon Retail Advertising: Friday, 3 p.m. FRIDAY NEWS-LEADER Classified Ads: Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. Classified Display: Tuesday, 5 p.m. Retail Advertising: Tuesday, 3 p.m. Monday holidays will move the Classified deadline to Friday at 5 p.m. A family of visitors makes an attention- getting discovery dur- ing an afternoon of shell collecting and sand castle construc- tion on south Amelia Island in January 1989. Unseasonably warm temperatures brought many beach- goers. FILE PHOTO Don't delay making a valid will ALICE WALSH News-Leader It's something that most peo- ple intend to do sooner or later, but only 70 percent of Americans ever get around to it. I am speak- ing of making a will, that docu- ment that designates just how you wish to allocate your worldly possessions and money when you leave this world. Many people feel they do not have enough assets to warrant the writing of a will. Not so! Benjamin Franklin once said, "You never really know a person until you share an inheritance with him." Loving relatives can become very unloving when both claim the same little pine table that was part of their past. A valid will not only settles who gets what, it makes every- thing far easi- er on your survivors. And if you die ? K without one, 2. k- your estate "- settlement is handled by a court-appointed administrator, according to your state laws of distribution and the result may not be what you intended at all. Your will covers intangible assets, such as bank accounts, etc. It also covers tangible assets such as your home, car or real estate property. Certain benefits, such as life insurance policies that already have beneficiaries named, are outside the designa- tions of the will and go directly to the beneficiaries. There are numerous personal items in one's estate, and it is a good idea to make a list of these and the recipients of designated items. Another way, chosen by my parents for our large family, was to have household furnish- ings and personal possessions appraised, and the value of each item chosen by an heir deducted from that heir's portion of the estate. It worked beautifully. A will also allows you to choose an executor for your estate, and name a guardian for minor children. In Florida, any person over 18 years old may validly write a will. No particular form of words is necessary if it is executed with the formalities required by law. If you have a written will that was validated in another state, and you move to Florida, it is also recognized as valid here. There are forms available on the Internet which allow you to construct the will yourself. In doing so, you must be sure to have it witnessed and signed by two persons present when you sign it before a notary public, who will stamp it with his or her certification. If you go this route, (and do so only if your will is very simple), I strongly recommend that you have an attorney look it over and confirm its validity. Actually, it is not terribly expensive to have a lawyer take care of the whole thing. Just remember that this is your final communication to your loved ones, and the wording should reflect your own sentiments. Reference: uslegalforms.com; American Express Financial Advisors. awalsh@fbnewsleader.com NAACP events The NAACP Nassau County Branch will hold a Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Extravaganza at 6 p.m. Jan. 14 at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, the Rev. Jeremiah Robinson Jr., pastor. A Martin Luther King Jr. ; commemorative breakfast and program will be held at 8:30 a.m. Jan. 15 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church Fellowship Hall, the Rev. George Young, pastor. Speaker will be Aaron Bean. Donation is $12 adults, $6 students. For tickets, contact any member of NAACP or call Verna Bell at 424-4721, Arva Butler at 222-1256 or Patricia Thompson 415-6611. The Martin Luther King Jr. Parade begins at 1 p.m. Jan. 17. Line up at noon at the Peck ball- field. All cars, trucks and floats must have signage and decora- tion. Everyone is invited to par- ticipate in the parade. For more information, contact parade chairperson Patricia Thompson at 415-6611. After the parade, a civic program and refreshments will be held at the MLK Center, 1200 MLK St. MLKservice A commemorative service Teen court Students from all middle or senior high schools (ages 11- 18) are invited to participate in Nassau County Teen Court on Jan. 18 at the new judicial com- plex at 76347 Veterans Way in Yulee. All interested students wish- ing to be on the volunteer jury or to act as attorneys, court clerks or bailiffs can sign up through their school guidance office or by attending court and signing up then. Students earn two hours of community serv- ice credit that can be used for the Florida Scholarship pro- gram, local 4H programs, Scouts and other such activi- ties. For information or to par- ticipate as an attorney, contact Teen Court Coordinator Charles Griffin at 548-4600. Holiday recycling Keep Nassau Beautiful (KNB) and the Nassau County Solid Waste Management Department announce holiday recycling opportunities for county residents. Christmas trees may be taken to the county landfill site on Kings Road/US 1, three miles north of Callahan, free of charge through Jan. 25. Cardboard may be taken to the bins behind ARC/Nassau on US 17 North. Styrofoam peanuts may be taken to the celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be held at 6 p.m. Jan. 16 by the Nassau County Christian Leadership Conference. Everyone is invited to the service at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, corner of 10th Street and Atlantic Avenue. This year's messenger will be the Rev. Jeremiah Robinson Jr. Come out and enjoy Christian brotherly fellowship. MLK Day celebration The Concerned Citizens of Hilliard will host its first Martin Luther King Day Celebration on Jan. 17. The Concerned Citizens of Hilliard is an organization of volunteers committed to improving the community through programs and projects that promote a positive climate. The celebration will take place at 10 a.m. at Mt. Charity Baptist Church, located on US 1 (next to Glenn's Paint and Body Shop) in Hilliard. A march or "peace walk" will follow at 11:30 a.m. from the church to the Oxford Street Ballpark, where refreshments will be served. The cost is free and all are welcome. For information, call (904) 845-3560. UPS store on Sadler Road, or Ship-N-Mail on South 14th Street. To learn how you can reduce-reuse-recycle, contact KNB at 548-0162. Military phone cards In cooperation with the News-Leader and Nassau County Record, the Nassau Federated Republican Women are solicit- ing ATT 120 minute phone cards to be included in care packages sent to U.S. service men and women in Iraq and Afghanistan. The cards may be dropped at either newspaper office. Also, if you know the name and rank of a service person in Iraq or Afghanistan, include a note with your card(s) at either newspa- per office. The News-Leader is located at 511 Ash St., Fernandina Beach. The Record is at 617317 Brandies Ave. in Callahan. For more information call Judy Main at 277-3576. Gun course A "Certified Basic Pistol and Advanced Defensive Tactics" course will be offered Saturday from 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 65 in Nassau County. A Con- cealed Weapon Permit training certificate is included. Call Gary Belson (904) 491-8358. Juanita L James Juanita L. James, 89, Fernandina Beach, widow of the late Guy F James, passed away Monday, Jan. 3, 2005, at Baptist Medical Center-Nassau after a lengthy illness. A native of Lima, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Gladys Ludwig Fox, and was, along with her late husband, a longtime resident of Tavares. Mrs. James resided at the Quality Health Nursing Home in Fernandina Beach for the past six years. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and a daughter, Margie E. Kruse, who was originally from Elida, Ohio, and who had lived in Fernandina Beach until her passing. Survivors include: a son-in-law, JackW. Kruse, Fernandina Beach; a grandson, Koby W. Kruse; two great-granddaughters, Brigitte Kruse and Penny Foster; and three great-granddaughters. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today in the Tavares City Cemetery next to her late husband. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mrs. James' name to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257. Oxley-Heard FuneralDirectors James A Largin James A Largin, 75, of Callahan passed away on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2004, at his residence following a lengthy illness. The Alabama native was retired from St. Regis Paper Co. and was an avid hunter, fisherman and gar- dener. He was pre-deceased by a son, James Michael Largin (1973). Survivors include: his wife, Mary N. Largin of Callahan; two daughters, Regina N. Taylor of Fountain Valley, Calif., and Rhonda L. Jones of Callahan; two sons, Gary L. Largin and Terry W. Largin, both of Hilliard; a sister, Vivian (Johnny) Styres of Danville, Ky.; as well as 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday in the chapel of Callahan Funeral Home with grave- side funeral services at 10 a.m. on Monday in Jones Cemetery, Callahan. Callahan Funeral Home. Inc. Joseph E Mims Joseph F. Mims, 38, passed away suddenly at his residence on Dec. 20, 2004. He was a loving husband, father, son and devoted OBITUARY POLICY Obituaries are free of charge up to 450 words In length Obituaries of 450-750 words in length will be $25. Obituaries exceeding 750 words in length will be charged and displayed as paid advertising at prevailing ad rates. A repeal publication ol a free obituary will be charged at prevail- ing ad rates. Obituaries may contain a list- ing of survivors as determined by the family and a short biography of family man. Survivors include his wife, Elisha Mims of Jacksonville; a daughter, Ashleigh Ann Mims of Jacksonville; sons, Joey Mims Jr., Jeremy Mims and Austin Mims, all of Jacksonville; his parents, Millard F Mims of Conroe, Texas, and Margaret Pauline Mims of Callahan; two sisters, Shellie Mims of Kencade, Ill., and Marie Sellers of Callahan; four brothers, Junior and Matthew Mims of Conroe, Texas, and Jerry Mims and Brooks Sellers, both of Jacksonville; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held in the chapel of Callahan Funeral Home on Thursday, Dec. 23, with interment following in Jones Cemetery. Callahan Funeral Home. Inc Hazel Rebecca Wormhoudt Hazel Rebecca Wormhoudt, 81, Amelia Island, wife of Dr. H.L. Wormhoudt for 55 years, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005, at Quality Health Nursing Home fol- lowing an extended illness. Born in Atlanta, Ga., she was the daughter of the late James Frederick Durden and Frankie Lee Coleman Durden, and was a 1941 graduate of Fernandina Beach High School. Mrs. Wormhoudt received her degree as a Registered Nurse from the Orange County Memorial Hospital in Orlando. She and Dr. Wormhoudt were married in Washington, D.C., and lived briefly in Cincinnati, Ohio, before mov- ing to Ottuma, Iowa, where they lived for 30 years. They relocated to Amelia Island in 1984. Mrs. Wormhoudt was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Fernan- dina Beach and enjoyed garden- ing, painting in oils and watercolors and cooking for her family in her spare time. Survivors include: her husband, Dr. H.L Wormhoudt; her children, Lisa Nickel and James F. Wormhoudt; and three grand- children, John Nickel, Kari Nickel, and Jennifer Nickel, all of Amelia Island. Funeral services are scheduled for 3 p.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church of Fernan- dina Beach, with the Rev. Dr. Conrad Sharps and the Rev. Dr. John Harland officiating. Burial will follow in Bosque Bello Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. this evening at Oxley-Heard Funeral Home. Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors the deceased's achievements, hob- bies or passions, within the length limits. We reserve the right to edit obituaries for libel and good taste. A photograph of the deceased will be included free of charge. Obrtuanes are accepted only from a funeral home or crematory. Photographs may be provided by Ihe family. Deadlines for obituaries and photographs are noon Tuesday and noon Thursday for the following day's newspaper. *o -V4" 6*~ LOOKING BACK MLK DAY HAPPENINGS OBITUARIES WEEKLY UPDATE WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 5.2005 NEWS News-Leader Orange shatters car window, frightens driver on 14th Street GLENDA S. JENKINS/NEWS-LEADER Judge Brian Davis administers an oath to the Nassau County Branch's new NAACP officers. KEVIN TURNER News-Leader When Judy Tipton heard her passenger side car window shatter as she drove on 14th Street on New Year's Eve, she thought someone was shooting at her. The hurled missile turned out to be an orange. But it was thrown hard and accurately enough to shat- ter that window, sending a cascade of broken glass into her SUV. "I thought I had been shot - the glass went all over me," Tipton said. "If anybody had been riding with me, it would have hurt them badly. It just blew up. I don't ever want to hear that sound again it was unbelievable. I am praying I never have to hear that kind of thing again." Tipton, who is a middle school teacher, saw a glimpse of children throwing the fruit from an unat- tended fruit stand near 14th Street and Nectarine Street about 10:40 p.m. New Year's Eve. "The kids were just pitching them at cars as they wentby," she said. "But I really don't think they were throwing them at me. There was fruit everywhere." Tipton said the price to repair her window has been quoted at $400. The Nassau County Sheriff's report indicated that "an orange was found in the roadway, which was crushed as a result of striking the window," the report read. Tipton gave kudos to the speed and concern shown by law enforce- ment officials to investigate the inci- dent. "If it had been a bullet, it would have killed me," she added. "I'm glad it was fruit." FREE Continued from 1A Confederate states "that fought to maintain an aristocracy supported by free human labor," he said. "Lincoln was publicly ambiva- lent about slavery," Davis said, Noting Lincoln's words, 'My para- mount objective is to save the union. If I could save the union without freeing any slave, I would do it.' But the president also expressed "a personal wish that all men be free," Davis said. Despite his conflicting beliefs, Lincoln issued a preliminary proclamation on Sept 22, 1862. After finding an error in the document, he postponed signing it until after the new year. On Jan. 1, 1863, when he signed the Emancipation Proclamation, Lincoln said he felt confident that he was doing the right thing, Davis said. "The lives lost in the Civil War and in the Civil Rights Movement represent the measurable cost of freedom that we must never for- get," .Davis said. "Freedom is not If you have learned, teach. Ifyou have gotten, give. Let us leave this celebration of emancipation resolved... to teach our children to work for a better world.' JUDGE BRIAN DAVIS free." Some of the social problems that impacted slaves continue to impact African-Americans today, Davis said. Reports indicate that racially- motivated hate crimes have declined, "Hate is down; howev- er, it is not out," he said. Lincoln anticipated resistance to the proclamation and gave former slaves the right to defend them- selves against physical harm, Davis said. "It is a mistake not to teach our children, white and black, that hate exists, that racism exists," Davis said. "It is equally a must," he added, to teach children that hate and racism are not the only fac- tors that negatively impact African-Americans. "Blacks spend a significant por- tion of their income on depreciable products," Davis said referring to recent studies that show black con- sumer spending in the billions of dollars. "The only area where blacks are cutting back on spend- ing is on books." True emancipation will come from passing on to young people knowledge of the past and sur- vival skills for the future, Davis said. "If you have learned, teach. If you have gotten, give," Davis said. "Let us leave this celebration of emancipation resolved ... to teach our children to work for a better world." gjenkins@fbnewsleader com Man jumps from truck, hit by car to slow in time," according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Thompson, seeing the accident about to happen, jumped from the bed of Williams' truck, but into the southbound lane of U.S. 301, where he was immediately hit. Rice's truck then slammed into' Williams, pushing her truck into the oncoming lane of the highway, where it struck a second south- bound car on its left side. Thompson's were the only injuries reported. KEVIN TURNER News-Leader A 33-year-old Hilliard man was injured Thursday when he jumped from the bed of a truck about to be rear-ended by a tractor-trailer, only to be hit by an oncoming car. The accident happened about 2:30 p.m. on U.S. 301 south of Callahan at Sandy Ford Road. "'Atdwiv A 'A."'.Thomnpso', of` 377550 Kings Ferry Road, Hilliard, had been riding in the back 'of a truck driven by Rachel D. Williams, 34, of Yulee, when Williams, who had been north- bound, stopped to turn left onto Sandy Ford Road. Another truck, an International semi truck driven by William T. Rice, 64, of Summerfield, "failed Big Brothers Big Sitlers of Nassau County would like to say "Thank You"! The 9th annual Reggie Hunt Memorial Golf Marathon to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nassau County was held at Amelia Links on Amelia Island Plantation on October 26, 2004. The event raised over $46,000.00 in donations and pledges that will directly support programs to benefit the youth of Nassau County. We are grate- ful to all our donors and participants who worked so hard to raise the money, our sponsors, hole sponsors and the generous merchants who donated prizes. Through your generosity, you are helping "put a friend in a child's life and hope in a child's future". We are proud to especially recognize the following individuals and organizations. Participants: Steve Borusovic Clyde Goodbread Nassau County Association of Realtors Norman Bray Amelia Island Plantation Aaron Bean Compass Bank Mark Sobolewski First National Bank of Nassau County Chip Townsend First Coast Community Bank Joe Powell Executive Director, BBBS John Carr Smurfit Stone Container Corporation Jeff Somora Smurfit Stone Container Corporation Scott Jones Wachovia Ron Philo's School of Golf Prather Crisp The Golf Club of Amelia Island Charles Litrico Amelia now Magazine Chip Wood Diamond Realty Cecil Gill C & L Plumbing Asa Gillette Gillette & Associates Nick Gillette Gillette & Associates Matthew Millar KK Marketing Eric Larsen Nassau County School Board Rick Langford Rayonier Prize Donors: Amelia Island Plantation Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island Elizabeth Pointe Lodge Hampton Inn Sadler Road The Fairbanks House Inn Beech street Grill Slider's Seaside Grill T-Ray's Burger Station The Surf Gourmet Gourmet Bonito Grill and Sushi Le Clos 1878 Tavern & Grille Joe's 2nd Street Bistro Greyfield Inn Royal Amelia Golf Links The Golf Club of Amelia Island White Oak Plantation The Spa at Amelia Island Plantation Magna's Full Body Salon Sponsors: Amelia Island Plantation Nassau County Sheriff's Office Bank of America Investment Services Rick Keffer Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep Kelly Seahorse Ranch Yulee Wal-Mart Super Center Colliers Dickerson Paul Mee Ellie and john McGrath Publix Super Markets Vicky Beaudry FCCB Hole Sponsors: Amelia Island Plantation Amelia Island Culinary Federation Amelia Island Graphics Gator Bait Golf Balls Quality Bedding Amelia Realty Ron Anderson Chevrolet-Buick-Pontiac-GMC Dave Cabell Insurance Robert Hippler Amelia Island Animal Hospital Pound Puppies, Inc. TMSI John Van Tomme Petroferm, Inc. Amelia Insurance Agency KP's Deli Chip Wood Diamond Realty Kathryn Knee, Attorney at Law Drs Owens, Van Etta, and Kitson, PA Doug and Jane Bailey Dan and Sam McCranie Don, Linda and Harrison Neal Prize Donors: Bo and Mike's Detail Stein Mart Island Tobacco and Trade Island Flower and Garden Amelia Specialities Big Brothers Big Sisters changing the world, one child at a time. call 004-261-9500 for information. l BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA CAROL ZEFF LMT, NCTMB Call far an Appointment SHOT Continued from A back home Monday, Rita Lumsden said. "He has stitches in his head. He is in pain, but he's doing good," she said. "We're just praising the Lord he's alive. If it had hit just a little lower and hit his temple, it would have got a major artery and it would have killed him." Rita Lumsden said the bullet tore a hole in Lumsden's windshield and as soon as he was struck, he pulled over to the right side of the road. He was bleeding profusely from the left side of his head. '"They never found the actual bullet," Rita Lumsden said, sug- gesting his injury was from a graze or a fragment. After her husband tried to flag down four cars that passed with- out stopping, he became desper- ate, she said. "He laid down in the middle of the road," Rita Lumsden said. "He said he didn't' know what else to do. He said, 'They've got to stop or LATmES Coffee Roasters &Tea Merchants Now Hiring & Training WORLD CLASS BARISTAS and STAFF Call 904-277-8081 for appointment ApplicationsAvailable at our Warehouse. HOURS OF APPLICATION 10:00AM -12:00'M 3:00-5:00": 0 ' Opening Next to Lowes, a World Class Cafe'/Drive-Thru/Warehouse GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE #MM11126 #MA39603 I'm going to die.'" Lumsden was driving from Jacksonville to visit a friend in Callahan to do some target shoot- ing, Rita Lumsden said. 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Retail shops are open daily and we look forward to serving you. i ISLAND I MASSAGES 1 553-3691 or 261-7677 S astA lnnamn enos enno m ..m Dal. &Co 1146 imetp BUSINESS Sad holidays for hurricane victims T he holidays just weren't the holidays for victims of Hurricane Ivan a few hundred miles west of us. The mood is not so festive when your house is gutted and your hope shaken, and the family and friends and pets are squeezed into a tiny government- provided trailer parked in the yard. Clothes and toys and boats are still strewn in the trees and in the bushes. A compact disc lay in a puddle with the words "Johnson family vacation" hand- written in red ink on it. High- priced waterfront houses are eerily vacant. Some look as though they have been bull- dozed. The fact is they were, by a mammoth surge of water and gust of winds approaching 160 miles per hour. Longtime residents of the Florida panhandle never saw any- thing like it and never even imagined it. The damage of the four hurricanes in Florida are staggering (some estimates are near $1 bil- lion); Ivan was the cul- mination, and one of the worst storms to ever hit our mainland. The l cleanup and Steve assistance Nicklas from friends and the feder- "' al govern- STEVE'S ment has put MARKET a dent in the mess. In the' PIACE four months since Ivan, electric has been restored and drinking water is safe to con- sume and life has settled down somewhat. Some outlying areas miles from the coast have not yet been cleared of branches and fallen trees and trash. It may be months before federal and local cleanup crews get to these areas. This is because so many are in need. The biggest fear of weary res- idents is that once the areas are rebuilt, another storm arrives. It's the same type of irrational fear that people who have been burglarized live with every day. They have felt the sting of someone breaking into their home and stealing their posses- sions. It is real and tangible, and the fear of it happening again lingers like a New Years Eve hangover. These people in the Panhandle have had something stolen also. They have lost their confidence and lifelong dreams to a visitor that was unwelcome and unexpected. The chances of a once-in-a- hundred-year storm happening again are remote, but they do not seem that way. The evidence and reminders of what occurred are everywhere you look. Some residents cannot rebuild, either because they were un-insured or under-insured. Or, due to more-stringent requirements, they must. rebuild on wooden pilings or with greater reinforcement and their insurance may not pay for Come Visit Our New Mainland Office Now Open Across from Lowe's on A1A! We can help with all of your real estate needs! AMY CHRISTINA CURT CONNIE LESLIE NORWOOD HUNT VESTAL HALLOWES LANDTROOP all of this. Some insurance only will pay to replace what they had, not what they must build by new codes. They have no option but to relocate, or else come out of pocket for unforeseen expenses. These are the most unfortunate stories. Others will be able to rebuild newer and better houses and businesses. The after-effects of the storm will become distant memories. And lives will be restored and things will be good again. But for now, the re-routed traf- fic is frustrating, the inconven- ience of living in a FEMA trailer is nerve-wracking, and simple things are still complicated. And seeing a pristine area much like ours look like this is heartbreaking. Americans are resilient, how- ever, and hope still abounds that the holiday season next year will be a better one. Steve Nicklas is a financial adviser who lives on Amelia Island. Sailor's W ift BooktExchange 702 CENTRE STREET (ARTS & ANTIQUES CENTRE) Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034 (904) 261-5845 Paperback with News-Leader Ad! EXPIRES 1131105U Hours: llam-5:30pm, Tues.-Sat. OVER 10,000 BOOKS! GOOD READING AT A GREAT PRICE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5,2005/NEWS-LEADER It's time to check, correct credit report With identity theft on the rise, it's a good idea to check your credit report at least once a year and certainly in advance of apply- ing for a mortgage or loan. This will enable you to address any errors before they wreak havoc on your financial life, suggests the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Getting copies of your credit reports is easy. You can request a copy of your credit report by calling the three national credit bureaus: Equifax (800-685-1111), Experian (888-397-3742) and TransUnion (800-916-8800). The web sites for each agency allow you to order your report online. If you want a truly accu- - rate look at your credit situation, you should get a report from all three major credit agencies because they might contain dif- ferent information. The cost is generally $10 per report, but in some states and under certain circumstances the report is free. For example, if you applied for a loan and were turned down, you are entitled to a free copy of your credit report, as long as you make your request within the specified time frame. You can also get a free report if you are unem- ployed, receiving public assis- tance or believe your credit file contains mistakes resulting from fraud. There are online sources (you can get all three directly from each agency) that will provide you copies of your report from all three agencies for one fee. The report format from each agency varies but with each report you also receive a legend or key that explains what the var- ious letter and number codes mean. Begin review 9f your credit report by verifying the accuracy of the report's identifying infor- mation such as your name, Social Security number, current and pre- vious addresses, date of birth and employment history. The main 'section of your report contains credit informa- tion about your accounts with banks, retailers, credit card issuersand other lenders. The credit information sec- tion typically includes the account opening date, your credit limit or loan amount, outstanding bal- ance, monthly payment and pay- ment record over the past sever- al years. Your report will also reflect delinquent accounts that are referred to a collection agency. Another section of the report includes public record informa- tion such as bankruptcy records, monetary judgments and tax liens. Inquiries, or the names of those who requested a copy of your credit report over the past year, will also be identified. Positive information remains on your report indefinitely. Most negative information remains for up to seven years, and bankrupt- cies remain on your credit report for up to 10 years. Be sure to go through the entire report, entry by entry. You have the right to dispute any information in your report you feel is false, incomplete or obso- lete. Inform both the credit bureau and the creditor who reported it of any errors. You can file a dispute online, by phone or in writing. A letter should include your complete name, address, date of birth and Social Security number, in addi- tion to details concerning the dis- puted information. Send your request via certified mail, return receipt requested. Once you challenge any infor- mation, the credit bureau is required to contact the creditor and request that the creditor ver- ify the information. If you disagree with the find- ings, you can file a short 100- word or less statement giving your side of the story. Future reports to creditors must include this statement or a summary of it. CPAs caution that there is no quick fix for repairing your credit record. Don't believe any- one who tells you otherwise. 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The child should know what is, and what is not, acceptable behavior before he is held respon- sible for those rules.This precondition will elim- inate the sense of injustice that a youngster feel when he Is punished for his accidents, mis- takes and blunders. If you haven't defined It don't enforce It, Second. When you are defiantly challenged, respond with confident decisiveness Once a child understands what is expected, she should then be held accountable for behaving accord- ingly.That sounds easy. but as we have seen. most children wil assault the authority of their eld. ers and challenge their right to lead In a moment of rebellion, a little child will consider her par- ents' Instructions and defiantly chose to dis- obey. Like a military general before a battle. she will calculate the potential risk. marhal her forces and attack the enremy worth guns blazing Dr. James Dobson When that nose-to-nose confrontation occurs between generations. it is extremely important for the adult to win decisively and confidently. The child has made it clear that she's looking for a fight.and her parents would be wise not to dis- appoint her!Nothing is more destrutdRe to parental leadership than for a mother or father to disntegrate during that struggle.When the parent consistently loses those battles, resort- ing to tear, and screaming and other evidence of frustration. some dramatic changes take place in the way they are "seen" by their chddren. Instead of being secure and confident leaders, they become spineless Jellyfish who are unwor- thy of respect or allegiance Third: Disunguish between willful defiance and childish Irresponsibility. A child should not be punished for behavior that Is not willfully defl- ant.When he forgers to feed the dog, make his bed or take out the trash when he leaves your tennis racket outside in the rain or loses his bicy- cle remember that these behaviors are typi- cal of childhood It is the mechanism by which an immature mind is protected from adult anx- leties and pressures. Be gentle as you teach him to do better. If he fails to resDond to your natient Instruction. it then becomes appropriate to admirister some well-deserved consequences (he may have to work to pay for the item he abused or be deprived of itc use. etc.). Just remember that childish Irresponsiblity is very different from will, ful defiance, and should be handled more padent- ly. Fourth: Reassure and teach as soon as the confrontation is over.After a vme of conflict dur- ing which the parent has demonstrated his or her right to lead (particularly if it resulted in tears for the chld), the youngster between 2 and 7 (or older) may want to be loved and reassured By all means, open your arms and let her come! Hold her close and rell her of your love. Rocd her gently and let her know.agan,why she was punished and how she can avoid the trouble next ume.This moment of rommunrcation builds love, fidelity and family unltr. Fifth: Avoid impossible demands.Be absolute- ly sure that your child is capable of delivering what you require Never punish him for wetting the bed involuntarily or for not becoming potty. crrined by I year of age or for doing poorly in school when he is incapable of academic success These impossible demand: put the child in an Irresolvable conflict: There is no way ouLt.hat condition brings inevitable damage to human emotional apparatus Sixth Let love be your guide' A relationship that is characterized by genuine love and affec- tion is likely to be a healthy one, even though some parental mistakes and errors are inevitable NOT ---------- Df. D,-6C-tj 1: Pf;P.;FrjTFE- T,-- t-lb I -Y-uF if-;, C-f Fl6._A'l-`_-N jE%%F?-P,, 21- CENFIf'.i: 2111 F ---rj I HL WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5,2005 BUSINESS News-Leader COURTHOUSE COFFEE SEX Continuedfrom LA Adam & Eve attorney Lawrence G. Walters suggested Dec. 28 that communities that pass ordinances restricting adult-based businesses wind up paying attorneys' costs to his firm. "I say bring it on," Baker said. "It's not a freedom of speech issue. It's a quality of life issue. It's a morality issue. And that means not having this kind of smut shop. We're not going to stand by and let you destroy our community." Marc Randazza, another attor- ney representing Adam & Eve, was the only speaker in favor of the business. "I'm not here to persuade you that erotic businesses should be brought into your life," he said. '"The Constitution mandates you cannot ban expression based on its content." He said of videos to be sold from an age-controlled section in the back of the store, "if you find it objectionable, you aren't required to watch them." Randazza dismissed studies pre- pared by governments nationwide to demonstrate negative effects cre- ated by adult businesses. "These studies do not apply to this busi- ness," he said. '"This is not a con- centration of adult businesses. This is one store. You cannot compare apples and oranges. This is not a stereotypical store you see in sit- coms from the '70s." Randazza said the front of the store would be no different than Victoria's Secret or Spencer Gifts, both stores commonly found in malls. "No one wants to damage your community. No one wants to harm your children," Randazza said Eugene Grant, who lives near O'Neal Memorial Baptist Church, said he was unsure of that. "I have four grandkids and three are girls," said Grant. "I live for them. I will fight for them. I am a country boy, I love Nassau County, and I will fight." "Once St. Petersburg was a good place to live until pornography came in," said Pastor WJ. Franklin of the Miracle Faith Church of God in Yulee. "As a citizen and a Christian, this is wrong. This is why Sodom and Gomorrah was destroyed. Once this comes in, the trash that blows in your yard will never blow out." "I think it will have a negative effect on families in Nassau County," said CA McDonald, who lives on Barnwell Road near the shopping center on ALA that is to house Adam & Eve. Ed Gandy, Nassau County Republican Party chair, pledged to tell Toney Sleiman, founder of the Jacksonville company developing the shopping center, to "take that store and run it out of here. If you don't run it out, we'll run it out." Neil Helton Pastor of Amelia Baptist Church, ridiculed Adam & Eve claims that it will establish a tasteful, well-lit store. "I've seen caskets come in plain boxes and very ornate boxes. It doesn't matter how it looks, it still has a corpse inside it," Helton said. "This pornography that is coming our way has a very destructive smell of death." Dennis Todd, a child psycholo- gist, said he has seen the effects of the adult entertainment industry on children. "The influence with pornogra- phy is not just money," Todd said. "It is an addiction. Most of the kids who have sexual problems have been sexually abused and exposed to sexually explicit materials. If the camel gets his nose under the tent, I'm going to be a lot busier." The commission is expected to schedule an additional meeting to begin work on a new county ordi- nance limiting such businesses. KEVIN TURNER/NEWS-LEADER Ann Patton works behind the counter at Seflorita's, a coffee shop that moved from downtown Fernandina Beach to the Nassau County judicial annex in Yulee last month. Another new cafe owned by Neil and Tabitha Patton, Caf6 Vino, located in the Blockbuster shopping plaza near the Yulee Wal-Mart Supercenter, will soon feature wireless Internet access for those who bring laptop computers that have that capability. Enjoying those new gifts? 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I .*111 ,,. ir.i | 'c ~ I- Li~ 462 13 IR- 0 i e 4. ul.. Floida 209 Toll-Fee:(8.8) 83 l00 7 say bring it on, It's not a freedom of speech issue. It's a quality of life issue. It's a morality issue. And that means not having this kind ofsmut shop.' ATTORNEY GARY BARER EWTF GLOBAL CATHOLIC NTW I v kf*&- IWORK Aw WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5,2005 OPINION News-Leader VOICE OF THE PEOPLE Concerned citizen alert As a former Planning Advisory Board (PAB) chair and member for eight years, I am concerned about the proposal by city officials to restructure, consolidate, or out- right eliminate existing city boards ("City plans new land use rules; citizen boards might change," Dec. 22). It appears to me that this may be an attempt by city leaders to centralize power, in part by reduc- ing the ability of citizens to effec- tively express opposition. One of the chief functions of the PAB has been to provide city officials including the commis- sion, city manager and city attor- ney with an independent opin- ion regarding land use matters. In my experience, most commis- sioners valued this input before they made their final decision. Let's keep in mind that the com- mission has the power to approve or deny the selection of board members. By reducing the signif- icance of boards, city leaders may drastically alter the existing process of checks and balances that experienced, knowledgeable board members have historically provided in the past. Recently city officials have attempted to circumvent and/or alter the positions taken by the PAB before they had reached the city commission. The existence of "developer's agreements" in which top city officials would essentially make a deal with developers on a project represented an attempt to exert influence on the PAB mem- bers to accept the plan. A key play- er in each of these instances was the city attorney the result of the unique Florida statute that in essence allows the lawyer to func- tion as a "sixth commissioner." Any attempt to dilute or remove boards from the land use process should be a red flag for Fernandinians. This city still has undeveloped land, including poten- tial annexed county land which is at risk. Fernandina Beach would not be the first city in Florida to have been compromised by city leaders who have, intentionally or not, sold out to major develop- mental interest groups. To date, the boards dealing with land use have provided an independent, representative influence on deci- sions which affect the quality of all of our lives. Bob Howat Fernandina Beach Getting away with murder I don't understand this ("6 months in jail for violating proba- tion in stabbing death," Dec. 17). In 2003 Adam Hutchinson fatally stabbed Christopher Ide. Whatwas his punishment? A year in jail and two years in a halfway house, with the condition that if he breaks pro- bation he goes to prison for at least 15 years. The Ide family gave him a chance. They gave him the abil- ity to change his life for the better and to make something of himself. When he was released from jail Ilsleof i SI-J R N 1 i ., ./" YOUR AUTHOR LA-Z-BOY DEASLE MUCH, MUCH, MORE COMING SOON .Take an Extra 25% Off Pictures, Lamps, Accessories Sale Ends January 8th 1699 So. 14th St. Fernandina Beach 904-261-7176 after his one-year sentence, he was to check into an in and out pro- gram in Jacksonville. Could he abide by this agree- ment? If you were him would you? Of course you would, if you were truly regretful for what you had done. He obviously is not. He left the halfway house for four days, didn't give any reason as to why or what he was doing. Knowing he was violating his probation and he would be sent back to jail. Was his plea bargain kept? No! A woman from the program came into the sentencing hearing and pleaded on his behalf: "His father didn't play catch with him as a child and didn't read him books. He hasn't known his mother. He really isn't a bad person, he is truly regretful for what happened. He cried hard when I spoke to him." I sat in that courtroom and lis- tened to all this, appalled that these statements were even being made! Is he regretful? Has the Ide family received a single note apologizing for taking Chris's life? Does his childhood have any bearing on his actions as an adult? Does his daddy not throwing around a ball with him mean it's OK for him to stab a 16-year-old boy to death? Is that all right? It seems so. Instead of going away to prison for manslaughter, he gets six more months in jail, with time served. He will be out walking the streets again in 3 1/2 months. He can see his friends and family. He can move ahead with his life. He was given a chance to be good in life. He killed someone. He was given a second chance by the vic- tim's family. He violated his pro- bation. Now our court system, the one here to protect those people who are good, honest citizens, has given him yet another chance. Sitting with the Ide family and suffering along with them as Adam's final sentence is passed has told me one thing. We are not safe. We can't rely on our judicial system to keep its word and do their jobs protecting us. Yes, keep him in jail here, collect the money for him, let him out, collect his money for probation. Just don't, God forbid, send him to prison where he belongs. Don't adminis- ter true justice. Let him get away with it, again. Perhaps we can all get away with murder. Starlin Whittle Yulee McGill an asset I own business interests on Amelia Island and fly in to Fernandina Airport often (Who's running airport for Super Bowl?," Dec. 29). The McGill (Aviation) staff does a great job of operating the airport and offering assistance to everyone. 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CIRCULATION DIRECTOR TOM WOOD CHAIRMAN DINK NESMITH PRESIDENT C ^ |Newspapers, Incorporated The views expressed by the columnists and letter writers on this page are their own and do not nec- essarily reflect the views of the newspaper, its owners or employees I EDITORIAL Spruce up for the Super Bowl We're almost a month away from Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 6, the day of the big game for Jacksonville and its environs, including Amelia Island and Nassau County. Thousands will visit to enjoy the spectacle of the Super Bowl and the festivities leading up to the game. Millions will watch it on TV. This is a chance for us to shine, to put our best foot forward and to reap enormous economic ben- efits from the tourism and other activity that would follow from a good impression. To that end, we encourage all to undertake a cleanup campaign to spiff up the city, island and county. Wherever there is trash, please pick it up. Hack those weeds. Paint that fence. Now is a good time to add luster to your home or business. We certainly want all of our public areas - beaches, parks, downtown, roadways and neigh- borhoods to look their best. This is a good time to remove for good, preferably those illegal signs that businesses sprout all over our intersections and roadways to advertise their wares. We will benefit most from the Super Bowl if we show off our best to visitors. Please do your part. Keeping our town clean requires a team effort. COMMUNITY THANKS Shop with Cops On Dec. 15, Fernandina Beach Police, in asso- ciation with our local Wal-Mart, sponsored our first "Shop with Cops" program. I have to say that I have never been more proud of our police officers or our community. We all know that the resources of the givers and careers in our community are stretched pretty thin year after year. The fine people of this community came through again this year and helped us touch the lives of approximately 100 children. What I saw that night went beyond anything I would have expected. I saw very happy excited chil- dren; I saw very appreciative parents, and I saw officers that were so overwhelmed by the gift of giv- ing that they were actually tearing up. I saw com- munity residents that walked up to our table and thanked "us" for caring and wanted to donate right then and there. I saw the Christmas spirit I would like to thank Don Monahan, project director, Kathy Barrickman, Wal-Mart manager, all the great people at the Barnabas Center, J&L Graphics for our banner, and all the business and pri- vate donors that made this event possible. I would especially like to thank my fellow officers, and pas- tors on patrol that volunteered their time. Lt. Jim Coe Fernandina Beach Police Department SERVING YOU Nassau County Board of Commissioners: Jim B. Higginbotham, District 1-Femandina Beach, 321-0766 (h) Commissioner Ansley Acree, District 2-Amelia Island, Nassauville, 277-1538 (h) Commissioner Tom Branan, District 3-Yulee, 261-7739 (h) Commissioner Floyd Vanzant, District 4- Hilliard, Bryceville, Boulogne, 845-3480 (h) Commissioner Marianne Marshall, District 5-Callahan, 879-2729 (h) HOW TO WRITE US The News-Leader welcomes your letters. Maximum length is 500 words. Letters must include writer's name (print- ed and signature), address and telephone number. Writers are normally limited to one letter in a 30-day period. No political endorsements or poems will be published. Letters should be typed or printed. Not all letters are published. Send letters to: mparnell@fbnews leader.com or to the Editor, P.O. Box 766, Fernandina Beach, FL 32035 Visit us online at www.fbnewsleader.com WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5.2005 EDITORIAL News-Leader We need g don't know about you, but I'm looking forward to the New Year, 2005. I look forward to another spring training in Tampa, a family tradition, another season of spectacular surf fishing and the mental image of Georgia Bulldog players hoist- ing the national championship trophy skyward (well, actually that will be in January 2006) dances joyfully in my brain. The old Carly Simon tune, "Anticipation," comes to mind. But it also promises to be a great year politically, especially locally. At the county level, decisions post- poned for many years will finally have to be made. Commissions began painting themselves into a political corner several years ago and the current commission has simply run out of room. And voters in the city of Fernandina Beach will get to vote on several ridiculous questions posed to them by their commissioners. I can visualize the commercial now, "Anticipa-a- tion is making me wait..." Well, unlike the stuff in the commercial, the political catsup is about to start pouring out. Consider just a few examples of what awaits the local political enthusiast: How's the county going to fund necessary infrastructure (growth) costs and make that $2.3 million a year bond payment? What's going to happen to the mediated coun- ty/city settlement that called for a new county build- ing on the 14th Street site? County commissioners were to tear down the old building and construct a new one, a $1 million city contribution was to ease the pain. The new county coordinator has recom- mended selling that property to help address county debt problems, so what happens to the agreement? Without the new county building at the 14th Street site, constitutional officers (clerk of the - citizens in 2005 court, tax collector, etc.) will not have their primary offices within the county seat, Fernandina Beach. This vio- lates the Florida constitution. Will city conmmunissioners let this happen, or will they, see- 't ing $1 million non-expendi- ture, just look the other way? H* ow is the county com- mission going to re-build the $10 million in reserves squan- Ron Sapp dered by previous commis- ... sions? This re-building is cru- cial, not only to the taxpayers THE NO of Nassau county, but to re- 'SPIN' ZONE establish confidence in the financial community. How much longer is the county commission going to allow the "cycle of the absurd" to continue? The cycle looks something like this: 1) encourage rampant growth in order to increase property tax revenues, 2) rampant, poorly planned for growth requires massive infrastructure costs, 3) unprece- dented county spending spree siphons tax dollars out of accounts necessary for infrastructure spend- ing, reducing available tax dollars, 4) county decides to increase tax revenues by abandoning growth management practices and go back to 1. Will the city commission finally make a deci- sion on the future of the marina? What's going to happen to the CRA? Will our city marina be exclu- sively a commercial enterprise, or will there be room for small boaters? What's going to happen to Crane Island? Will the city grant access? After all, the consent order creating the possibility of an access was allowed to It promises to be a great year politically, especially locally. die after the owners failed to seek another exten- sion. Will a south end resort purchase the island? Will that same resort purchase the Royal Amelia Golf Course? Could that resort then access Crane Island from Royal Amelia? Would that resort be able to increase residential densities on Crane Island by swapping units-per-acre with another of their proj- ects? Hmm... Will the city sell undeveloped lands in order to finance various projects? Will city elections be thrown into a grinder along with federal, state and other local elections? Will terms for commissioners be extended to four years and three seats come up at the same time, allowing for instantaneous seismic ideological shifts within the commission? I guess we'll just have to wait and see on all of these things, but I think you'll agree, 2005 has the potential to be an exciting year. I do hope that all of us will be not only watchers, spectators as the year unfolds, but active partici- pants in the political decision-making process. Inject yourself into the fray. Help create the dialogue. Be part of the debate. Be a citizen. We can all sit by, fingers crossed, hoping our elected officials make the right decisions, or we can get involved and help craft the outcomes. Again, let's be citizens. Ron Sapp served on the Fernandina Beach City Commission for 21 years. His column appears regu- larly. .b q. . x can hellp the tsrunaml victims -j -- - - 0- - S "CopyrightedMateriali Syndicated Content :Available from Commercial News Providersi *uml -40 -opab 4NNOa do dw to40mom.. o- - a -a - - 4 - VIEWPOINT/PEGGY STANTON/AMELIA ISLAND Return Christmas back to Jesus "Happy Holidays"... Bah Humbug! From reading all the recent articles and listening to the commentary of audio and video talking heads, I'm not the only traditionalist who longed to hear "Merry Christmas" this season. A man shares his birthday and look what happens. They steal it from him! Christians do not have an objection to other groups remembering their holidays. We sim- ply object to having ours vaporized in the process. Perhaps Mary Higgins Clark, who is fond of pen- ning mystery novels around the Yuletide, can write a new title, "The Case of the Stolen Birthday." Consider how you would like to have your birthday snatched from you. Consider also there would be no Season without the original Reason. According to CNN's statistics, 76 percent of Americans still identi- fy themselves as Christians. As I recall, democracy means majority rule. So now that the minority in America dictate how we celebrate a holiday cher- ished by the country's founders, what form of gov- ernment are we? Is East West and West East? Many years ago, just before the fall of the Berlin Wall, my family and I vis- ited East Berlin close to Christmas. We were star- tiled by the evidence of a religious holiday in the Communist sector, far more than was displayed in free but proudly secular West Berlin. With each succeeding year, merchants who love to profit from all the gift giving, erase the chief Gift Giver from his own day, in order to be "politically correct." Sometimes their staffs rebel, as did a young CVS clerk in Gross Pointe, Mich. "Merry Christmas!" he said to a customer, "I'm supposed to say 'Happy Holidays' but I figure, the hell with it." To complain about religion being inserted into the birthday remembrance of a spiritual leader is akin to asserting that Martin Luther King Jr. day should be a white man's holiday. Christmas in the What would happen to the "Happy Holidays"economy if all the Christians 76 percent ofAmerica - took their holiday out of it? English vernacular means "Christmass," referring to the liturgical celebration of Jesus Christ's birth- day. How do you separate Jesus Christ from reli- gion? By turning him into Santa Claus? Even here we have a problem as Santa Claus is based on a reli- gious figure, St. Nicholas, bishop of Tyra. I propose a solution. Give Jesus back his birth- day. Take it away from all those who find mention- ing him offensive. Those of us who still care about the real meaning of Christmas will celebrate it the way it was celebrated for nearly 1,800 years. In other words, no presents for anyone but the birth- day boy. Generic gift giving on Christmas, after all, is relatively new. It began in England during Queen Victoria's reign where it undoubtedly spread to the United States. In Ecuador, even today, a young Ecuadorian man told me, gifts are not prolific. The concentration is on Jesus' birthday. The entire month of December there are processions and festivals. In Quito, Ecuador, the procession of El Niflo Viajaro (The Traveling Child) is attended by thousands and lasts about four hours. At the end of the procession is the statue of El Niflo which many decades before trav- eled to Rome and received a blessing from the Pope. An American woman who is not religious said Christmas in Ecuador was "wonderful." It is a time to be with family and friends. "The concentration is on people, not things." Ah, but what about the children? What about the children? Children do not come on earth expecting to get presents. We educate them to greed. We cre- ate Santa and go to all lengths to perpetuate that belief. When a 5-year-old Amelia Island boy recently was asked by his mother what he wanted for Christmas, he replied, "nothing. I had my birthday. It's Jesus' birthday." As the song says, we adults "act more like children than children." Think how returning Christmas to Jesus would simplify the lives of three-quarters of America. Since the only presents Jesus wants are things like love, kindness, joy, peace, patience, charity, hope, justice - we could simply skip the commercial scramble. Think of the money we could save. All we would need to do to make give him a happy birthday is concentrate on being good to one another. No frantic shopping. No expensive parties. No trees to haul out and decorate. No excessive drink- ing and driving. Just church celebrations, caroling and sharing relaxed meals with family and friends. No racking our noggin to figure out what to give Aunt Isadora, who is never pleased with any gift you give her. Or what to do with the pink plastic flamin- go Aunt Isadora gave to you. Those who object to Christian celebrating would not have to participate. They can have their "Happy Whatever" as one Amelia Island merchant phrased it in a sign outside his gallery. While this solution should please the ACLU, politically correct lawyers, secularist judges and atheists, one unhappy group may be the retailers. It would be interesting to see what would happen to the "Happy Holidays" economy if all the Christians - 76 percent of America took their holiday out o it. - - 4WD - . ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5,2005 NEWS News-Leader PHOTOS Continued from 1A troops had heard the camps exist- ed before they saw them. According to a 1945 Time Magazine article, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill had warned his men the month before. As he addressed them on the banks of the Rhine on March 26, 1945, he said, "We are now enter- ing the dire sink of inequity." His words were an understate- ment. Supported by the Canadian Royal' Air Force, English Army Units stormed in, killing what SS guards had not already escaped, Brocklebank said. "They were all either shot before we got there or escaped in uniforms they stole from the pris- oners," he said. At first, the sheer atrocity was too much to comprehend for Allied troops. As the elite German SS troops fled in the days before the area's impending fall, many pris- oners had been massacred or moved into concentration camps further in the interior of Germany. But the Allied taking of Bergen- Belsen, in the north center of the country, clearly showed that Nazi Germany was as doomed as the 50,000 civilians and 20,000 prison- ers of war who had been murdered there. "The grave pits were made for 5,000," Brocklebank said. "The corpses were all basically skin-cov- ered skeletons. I don't know if they put anything in there, but there was virtually no smell whatsoever. You wouldn't have known those grave pits were there unless you saw them for yourself." Brocklebank said there was no smell in the pit because at Bergen- Belsen, the execution'method of choice was starvation. The camp was divided into three sectors, and as prisoners moved from the first to the last, they were fed less and less. Finally, those eking out an existence in the third sector - men, women and children ate only when a small truck would dump a load of turnips for those still strong enough to reach them. During the month before the British arrived, 17,000 people in the camp died of starvation, and they were still dying at a rate of 350 every 24 hours afterward. They were the living dead until their lives gave out, beyond the help of their liberators. The mass death at the camp had been accelerated since January, when Germans evacuated camps closer to France, Belgium and Holland, and crammed them into Bergen-Belsen. Thousands had died in over- crowded, squalid conditions beyond imagining. Brocklebank took pictures at Bergen-Belsen, but didn't know what to do with them after they were developed, he said. One of his pictures, never before pub- lished, shows thousands of victims of Nazi Germany lying in a pit. "I've always had them," he said. "I didn't want to share them with anybody." In October, Brocklebank, now 81, gave them to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum to add to its archive. They accepted unS^gasses forkida SUNlLGASSES Indwfiig Paout Sr.'sLimiitedElOii.- C Located in the Island Walk Shopping Center 1930 S. 14th St., Fernandina Beach Now Open Mon.-Fri. 9am-Spm; Sat. I Oam-Spm; Closed Sundays All major credit cards accepted Stop by or give us a call (904) 491-8160 or Toll Free 866-EYES ON U (393-7668) DON'T j. 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"We never knew where we were or how the war was going," he said. "We never knew anything." Like the English before them, the Canadians crossed the Rhine into Germany in late March 1945. A month after the discovery of the concentration camp at Bergen- Belsen, V-E Day came, Germany surrendered and Brocklebank turned 22. "I was in Lunaburg, Germany, on V-E Day, on an airfield," he said. "That was interesting, because that airfield was where the Germans had launched the V-2 rockets against England. We were shipped back to England in August of 1945 after spending three months in Germany, just waiting," he said. Since Brocklebank, who was born in Ottawa, Ontario, and raised in Toronto, returned, he has had several reunions with buddies from the war. But they didn't talk about the fighting and the death, he said. And they didn't talk about what they saw in April 1945 at the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. 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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5,2005 NEWS News-Leader V HELPING OTHERS She gives the gift of love to children HEATHER A. PERRY News-Leader Mike Smith, one of the founders of Joy to the Children, calls Dawn Grant "an absolute little miracle." As board presi- dent for the past two years, Grant oversees all the commit- tees responsible for keeping every aspect of the annual effort coordinated. Board member Charlotte Bowling called Grant "a living example of what it means to be joyfully giving, especially at Christmastime." "There is nothing more rewarding than having a positive impact on a child's life," said Grant. "You have the ability to change their perspective on life and help them to move down a new path hopefully a happier one. "The best thing about being part of Joy is seeing the smiling faces of the children and their families on Christmas Day," said Grant "Children excited to see Santa, overwhelmed with joy when they get a gift they asked Santa for... their dreams com- ing true... and tears and hugs of appreciation from the parents." Grant described the volun- teer spirit at Joy to the Children as "the ultimate gift of love... that ties us all together." The most recent event hosted Jan.18 deadline for disaster loans The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) reminds homeowners, renters, and busi- nesses that Jan. 18 is the deadline to file physical disaster loan appli- cations for damages from the heavy rains and severe localized flooding frb'n'Tii*fatStbrm Jeahne th t" occurred on Sept 25-26. Homeowners, renters and busi- nesses that sustained physical dam- age in the declared county of Charlton and contiguous counties of Brantley, Camden and Ware in Georgia and Baker and Nassau in Florida may apply for these SBA disaster loans. "If you think you are going to get everything you need from your insurance settlement you may be in for a surprise. Insurance seldom covers all the costs associated with repairing or replacing property damaged by a disaster. I don't want anyone to miss out on the addi- tional help SBA can provide through our low-interest disaster loan program," said SBA Disaster Area Director Michael C. Allen. SBA offers loans up to $200,000 to repair disaster-damaged primary residences. Homeowners and renters are eligible for loans up to $40,000 to replace personal prop- erty such as furniture and cloth- ing. 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Completed applications should be mailed to U.S. Small Business Administration, One Baltimore Place, Suite 300, Atlanta, GA 30308. j, ~ 56 families and l 157 children, "all of whom would have likely not been able to cele- brate Christmas oth- Grant erwise," said Grant After living the last 10 years in Fernandina Beach, Grant recently moved into a new home in Yulee which she shares with her children, Chandler, 7, and Charlie, 5. "Although I am very active with Joy, my children do come first and therefore I am usually the last board member to arrive on Christmas Day." For information on other volunteer opportunities, contact the Nassau County Volunteer Center at 261-2771 or visit the website at www.volunteer nassau.org. type@fbnewsleadercom V TOGETHER WE CAN Fort Clinch Friends preserve past HEATHER A. PERRY News-Leader Friends of Fort Clinch is a non- profit, community based citizens' support organization. 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Beauty has never been so convenient. Ponte Vedra Plastic Surgery Welcomes Dr. Brett Snyder WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5,2005 NEWS News-Leader Archeologists unearth remnants of Cumberland's past KERRY O'HARE Community Newspapers Much of the history of Cumberland Island is well docu- mented with pictures, legal docu- ments and oral histories. However, before the Carnegies, the British colonial forts and the Spanish mis- sions, there are thousands of years that remain a mystery. Archaeologists on Cumberland Island are digging and sifting through thousands of years of earth and unearthing small pieces of his- tory. "We can tell who was here when and where they were," said National Park Service archaeolo- gist Steven Kidd. '"We are trying to put together a puzzle with only a few pieces." Archeological studies indicate that Native Americans inhabited the island more than 4,000 years ago. When European settlers arrived there were at least seven Native American villages on the island that was named both Tacatacoru and Missoe, the Mocama Indian word for Sassafras. Their shell mounds can still be found today and provide these sci- entists with a unique view of early life on Cumberland. On the bay side of Cumberland Island, several archaeologists spent the fall meticulously searching for pieces to a 4,000-year-old puzzle. In a 2-meter-by-1-meter area, the archaeologists dig a hole up to 90 centimeters deep, keeping track of layers, the coloration of the dirt and the presence of shells, pottery and anything else that may give them an idea of what was going on Finding arrowhead points more than 4,000 years old are the highlight of a long day's work. 4,000 years ago. "Our interpretations are that there have been multiple occupa- tions out here," said Kidd. "This place has been consistently occu- pied." According to Kidd, archaeolo- gists found hundreds of pounds of oyster shells in the middens, a pre- historic trash pile, usually com- posed of shellfish, broken pottery and stone tools. The presence of the oyster shells gives a glimpse into the diets of the inhabitantsf. "They appear to have a real pref- erence for oysters, either they had a real liking for them or they were just easier to come by," said Kidd. The abundance of the oyster shells shows why living on the bay side was far more ideal than living in the center or the ocean side of the island. 'This is the ideal place for peo- ple to live," said Kidd. "This was a great place to get shellfish, to hunt, and have access to fresh water." Providing another glimpse into the lives of the inhabitants are pot- tery shards. Pottery types are dis- tinguished by temper, the material added to the clay to make it resilient during the firing process. They are also distinguished by the decorations (or lack thereof) found on the clay. Cumberland Island archaeolo- gists found 4,000-year-old Orange Period pottery. The earliest ceram- ics Orange Period were tem- pered with plant fibers. According to Kidd, the pottery created by the inhabitants was used for cooking and other household purposes. There are certain findings that can make an archaeologists day. And for these guys, finding arrow- head points, more than 4,000 years old, are a real treasure. The rarity, age and craftsmanship make find- ing these artifacts the highlight of a long day's work. The archaeologists bagged their findings, keeping records of where and when they were found, and took them back to the lab in Tallahassee. There they will reconstruct the site and draw conclusions from their findings. According to Kidd, archaeolog- ical digs can answer a number of questions, including, whether there was seasonal and year-round occu- pations or if inhabitants moved around the island; if they had trade or access to stuff off the island; what social networks existed; and how the pottery was used. "We have to make conclusions based on very little evidence," said Kidd. "But, the pieces fit together and we can get a picture of the lives of these people who lived on this island 4,000 years ago." Tips to help your child become GINNY SEKULA For the News-Leader Many research studies hav found that children who are read to at home do better in school Encouraging children to read help transform reading from a basic ski to. a learned behavior and an inte lectual habit. Educational experts agree tha the more children read, the mor they'll enjoy reading and the bette readers they're likely to become. I is Sylvan's belief that reading mus be consistently presented as a pos itive, engaging, interesting an rewarding activity. Sylvan offers the following read ing tips for parents searching fo ways to engage and interest thei child in the wonderful world o reading: Read with your child. Yoi can't start too early. You can't read too much. Reading to children nur tures an interest in language, word and communication. For older kids reading together can be fun and interesting. Consider reading on book together every month aloud Take turns reading pages, chap ters or major sections of the book As this activity becomes a routine it will not only help develop you child's reading skills, buttwill als create a basis for ongoing dialogue and discussion. Read together regularly a reading success Parents should spend an average of child to weekly and month an hour a week or 10 to 15 min- eral interest magazines. Th utes a day reading with young read- locations explore news ev e ers. It establishes reading as a reg- much greater detail through o ular, daily habit. and photographs. Read an 1. Encourage your child to build together, and help your chi s his or her own library. From difficult words or abstract co ll stamps, comic books, autographs, Visit your local libra [- baseball cards and stuffed animals, introduce your child to t children have always been natural dren's librarian. Almost at collectors. By encouraging book library has at least one l e collecting and the creation of a per- who is very knowledgeab r sonal library, you introduce your children's literature. He or It child to a world of resources. Help suggest book titles, gui( 3t your child start his or her own child through research s- library by including a visit to a local and keep you informed re d bookstore in your weekly or month- any special reading events 1 ly shopping outings. be planned at the library 1- Search for reading activities where in the community. r on the Internet. There is an abun- Get a riddle book r dance of great websites that pro- library or bookstore. C f vide reading lists for children. Visit enjoy riddles and jokes t Book Adventure, a free Sylvan- on wordplay. Laughing tog u sponsored interactive reading clever jokes and riddles ca d motivation program online at a Saturday trip to soccer or r- www.bookadventure.org. Students practice enjoyable and mer s choose their own books, take short Create a vocabular: , comprehension quizzes and Compile a word list, or a d redeem their accumulated points children's teacher for a l e for small prizes. Book Adventure make a daily or weekly voc 1. also offers teachers and parents game on index cards. V - resources and tips to help children your child is just learning . develop a lifelong love of reading. read or is preparing for hig , Provide different kinds of gen- exams, seeing, saying an ir eral interest magazines for your ing new a word is import o child. Children need to understand Make a book. 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Kennedy next year, 13 years ahead of schedule, U.S. Rep. Ander Crenshaw of Jacksonville vowed Thursday to do what he could to head off "a shortsighted, slash-for-cash" budget decision. The Kennedy is being consid- ered for early retirement under a Pentagon proposal to reduce the number of aircraft carriers now in service from 12 to 11. As word of the proposal spread, local officials prepared to join Crenshaw in a fight to keep the carrier at Mayport. Retiring the Kennedy would produce an estimated $250 mil- lion impact to the community. "Obviously, if the Kennedy goes away and is not replaced, it is a huge hole in the economy," John Meserve, mayor of Atlantic Beach and a retired Navy captain, said Thursday. "We're going to take some proactive steps to try to make sure that doesn't happen," "This is the wrong decision to make at this time," Crenshaw said in a conference call with reporters Thursday afternoon. "On Monday, I wrote a letter to the president and told him I had been informed of this situation and that I thought it was the wrong way to go during a time of war. To reduce our aircraft carri- er force made no sense whatso- ever," Crenshaw said. "We're going to continue to make that case, and hopefully the budget that the president proposes on Feb. 2 will not include this reduc- tion." Crenshaw's comments came on the heels of a report in the New York Times' Thursday edition that Mathis Insurance of Amelia, LLC 2110 Sadler Road (Next to Sears in Food Lion Plaza) Specializing in All Forms of Insurance *Auto *Travel Trailers *Motorcycle/RV *Classic/Collectors -SR22 *Jet Ski *Home/Mobile Home -Commercial *Life/Annuities *Boat/Marine Call For Your Free Quotes (904) 491-7622 (904) 491-7624 Fax Email: mathisinsurance@msn.com CAL.NDPAR OF VGMT'rS SEPTrMS ALL EVENTS AT CO-OP GALLERY UNLESS NOTED. Public Welcome. ALWAYS UNIQUE WORKS BY LOCAL ARTISTS. JAN. 7 FIRST FRIDAY RECEPTION Nouveau Art Show: Resolutions: New Beginnings 5 8 pm JAN. 8 KIDS ART IN THE PARK 10:30 am JAN. 11 MEMBERSHIP MEETING Topic: Digital Photography by Bill Raser First Coast Community Bank 7 pm JAN. 15 FIGURE DRAWING 9:30 am 12:30 pm JAN. 18 FIGURE DRAWING 7 am 9 pm JAN. 25 FIGURE DRAWING 7 am 9 pm ART DISPLAYED AT First Coast Community Bank Lou Coker, Sue Hutchinson, Gail Nobles & Milt Shirley Show continues until Feb 18 RAY SHOUGH/FOR THE NEWS-LEADER The USS John F. Kennedy returns to Mayport Dec. 13. suggested the 36-year-old Kennedy, which was not expected to be decommissioned until the year 2018, may already be on the chopping block. The carrier returned Dec. 13 from a six-month combat deploy- ment to the Persian Gulf and was expected to undergo a $500 mil- lion overhaul in June that would keep the warship in dry dock for up to 14 months. , Crenshaw and U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson of Florida said Secretary of the Navy Gordon1 England informed them of the P'iiuagin', budget proposal last week. "I think it's going to be difficult to get the (Department of Defense) to reconsider what apparently is coming down the pike," Nelson said in the confer- ence call. "I would say our first option is to try and restore the funding through our appropriations process. Secondly, we always have the option of setting by statute a mandatory capability minimum such as setting that there has to be 12 carriers." U.S. Sen.-Elect Mel Martinez of Florida said in the conference call that "it may be late in the [budget] process" to stop the Pentagon's proposal of reducing the carrier force by one in 2005. The JFK is one of only two con- ventional, or steam-powered, car- riers in service. The other is the USS Kitty Hawk, which, is four years older than the Kennedy. When it was relieved of service in the Persian Gulf in November, the JFK, which was commissioned in 1968, was replaced on station by the nuclear-powered carrier USS Harry S. Truman. Gov. Jeb Bush, who also par- ticipated in Thursday's conference call, said "it's appropriate" for the Navy to maintain 12 carriers, add- ing that it's also "important to keep two carrier ports on the East Coast." Bush said he was also aware of the Pentagon's carrier reduction proposal, but didri't know for sure if the Kennedy was targeted for early retirement. But, he said, "It is vulnerable." In-aresponse to a question p'sed h 'The I 'ai:inzgrun Pi,st, Nelson speculated that the eco- nomic impact of the Kennedy leav- ing Mayport was "in the neigh- borhood of $250 million." The Kennedy's annual payroll is close to $200 million. Crenshaw said it would take $65 million to upgrade' Naval Station Mayport in the event a nuclear carrier were to be sta- tioned here. Bush said a study on base realignment and closures in the state would be ready by March at the earliest. Meserve said he and others are working with Crenshaw to "try and make the Navy come to the conclusion that it's a bad idea." '"We're going to... talk to Navy officials" and "explore our options [as to] ... how we can influence events," Meserve said. "Do we have any influence at the Washington level? I don't know." The JFK underwent a $330 mil- lion overhaul in 2003. It made its first major deployment since the overhaul on June 7, returning Dec. 13. Fernandina Mulch & Stone Let Us Qive Your House A New Look for the New Year Custom Flagstone & River Rock We Install New Decks,Walkways, Retaining Walls, Bar-B-Que Pits, And More CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE ALSO - Bulk Mulch, Fill Dirt, All-Purpose Sand, Potting Soil, River Rock, Limestone, Granite, Lava Rock Guaranteed On Time Delivery * 474415 East S.R. 200 Fernandina Beach, FL 261-7177 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30-5:30; Sat. 8-1; Sun. Closed WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5.2005 NEWS News-Leader POLICE REPORT The police report is compiled and written by the News-Leader from oral and written reports by the Nassau County Sheriff's Office, the city of Fernandina Beach Police Depart- ment and other agencies. Arrest indi- cates suspicion of a crime, not guilt. Anyone with information about criminal activity can contact the Fernandina Beach Police Department at 277-7342 or the Nassau County Sheriffs Office anonymously by calling 225-0147 in Yulee and Fernandina Beach or 879-2136 in Callahan, Hilliard and Bryceville. Also, the "We Tip",pro- gram 1-800-78CRIME allows callers to leave anonymous tips. Stolen tools A Hilliard man reported Sunday that a pressure washer, air com- pressor, "weed eater," light stand and a field and brush mower, all valued at $4,060, were stolen from a shed located behind his house on CR 121. He said the shed was last seen locked on Thursday. Felony arrests N Mitchell Alkin Musgrove, 66, 241842 SR 121, Hilliard, Sunday, possession of a firearm by a con- victed felon, DUI, leaving the scene of an accident with property dam- Prevent fires in bedroom Each year fire claims the lives of 5,000 Americans and injures more than 25,000. Bedrooms can be a common place of origin of fire. Nearly 1,000 lives a year are lost due to bedroom fires. Children are in a high-risk group for deaths in house fires. Children commonly play with lighters, match- es and other ignitable items in bed- rooms, closets and under beds. These are considered "secret" places where there are a lot of things that catch fire easily. Children of all ages set over 100,000 fires annually. Children play- ing with fire set over 30 percent of fires that kill children. Every year over 800 children nine years and younger die in home fires. Be sure to keep matches and lighters locked up and out of reach from children. 'Check under beds and in closets for burnt matches, evidence your children may be play- ing with matches. Teach your child that fire is a tool, not a toy. Appliances need special atten- tion. Bedrooms are the most com- mon room in the home where elec- trical fires start Electrical fires are a special concern during the winter months that call for more indoor activities and increases lighting, heating and appliance use. Do not trap electric cords against walls where heat can build up. Take extra care when using portable heaters. Keep bedding, clothes, curtains and other com- bustible items at least three feet away from space heaters. Only use UL-listed electric blan- kets and warmers. Check to make sure blanket cords are not frayed. Never smoke in bed. Replace mattresses made before the 1973 Federal Mattress Flam- mability Standard. Finally, having working smoke alarms dramatically increases your chances of surviving a fire. Place- at least one smoke alarm on each level of your home and in halls out- side bedrooms. And remember to practice a home escape plan fre- quently with your family. For information contact Nassau County Fire-Rescue at 491-7525. age and DUI with property dam- age. Musgrove was on probation for grand theft. $5,002 bond. E Christine Michelle Jones, 31, 37103 Testone Lane #3, Hilliard, Saturday, aggravated domestic bat- tery. She is accused of stabbing her boyfriend in the shoulder with a steak knife during an argument at their home New Year's Eve. He was taken to Shands Hospital in Jacksonville for treatment. Jones told deputies she stabbed him in self defense. Johnny Lawrence Hutto, 49, 2251 Susan Drive, Fernandina Beach, Saturday, grand theft and driving with a suspended or revoked license. Hutto was pulled over on Will Hardee Road as he drove an all-terrain vehicle. Deputies noticed the ignition was missing and a check revealed the ATV was reported stolen from Baker County. Hutto said he pur- chased the ATV from another indi- vidual. Lyssa Marie Alger, 39, 2443 South Fletcher Ave., Fernandina Beach, Saturday, burglary and domestic battery. James William Martin, 35, 2100 CR 119, Bryceville, Saturday, on a Duval County warrant for domestic battery. $75,003 bond. Tyrel William Bowers, 21, Jacksonville, Friday, violating pro-- bation for a conviction of DUI with damage. $1,503 bond. Mitchel Lynn Bandy, 24, P.O. Box 8, Hilliard, Friday, on a Nassau County warrant for violating pro- bation for a 2003 conviction of pos- session of cocaine. No bond. He was also charged with a writ of attachment for which a bond of $1,620 was set. James Ian Michael, 22, 26393 Sheard Stokes Road, Hilliard, Thursday, on a warrantless arrest for violating probation for a con- viction of retaliation against a wit- ness involving battery. John Dexter Todd, 30, Jacksonville, Dec. 29, violating pro- bation for a 2003 conviction of lewd and lascivious behavior. No bond. Michelle Lauren Strickland, 33, Jacksonville, Dec. 29, on a Nassau County warrant for violat- ing probation for a child neglect conviction. No bond. Christopher Michael Deason, 19, Jacksonville, Dec. 28, on a Nassau County warrant for burglary and grand theft. $1,502 bond. kturner@jbnewsleadercom For LOCAl news on-line visit wwwlbnewsleader.com NOTICE OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS The Nassau County Planning and Zoning Board will receive applications for Comprehensive Plan Amendments/Land Use Changes for the use of land within the areas shown on the map in this advertise- ment. Appropriate application forms, schedules and fur- ther information may be obtained from the Nassau County Growth Management Department, 96161 Nassau Place, Yulee Florida, (904) 491-3613. The amendment should be Large Scale Amendments and large scale amendments are amendments that involve more than ten (10) acres or ten (10) dwelling units per acre. 1-! --- ..- _= !~~--_-- _ r- "-. h' 7 .-. Applications for the amendments may be received until January 28, 2005 at the Growth Management Department, located at 96161 Nassau Place, Yulee, Florida 32097, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Applications that are filed by January 28, 2005 will be considered by the Nassau County Planning and Zoning Board at their March 1, 2005 public hear- ing. The Planning and Zoning Board will advertise the proposed amendments in accordance with existing county policy and procedures. PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA THOMAS FORD Its: Chairman 997-0100 National Football League Enjoy National Entertainment and Join Us For a One-Of-A-Kind Golf and Social Event During T Er T T f I T T T T f 7? f f fr Er Er Er Er IMmrZ, Super Bowl Week! 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No one who's a realist expected Jacksonville to be playing in Alltel Stadium after January. But that the Jags had to rely on losses by two teams Buffalo and Denver who played the JV squads of Pittsburgh and Indianapolis respectively on Sunday, has got to be so frus- trating for Jacksonville fans. Because Denver didn't do its part and lose, the Jaguars won't play another meaning- ful game again until September. Of course, the Jaguars didn't do their part last week against Houston, where a win would have at least given them control of their own destiny in Oakland, where they won 13-6 on Sunday. Looking on the bright side, a 9-7 final record is an improvement over five sea- sons past. Maybe Jack of the River will have something more in store for the River City in 2005... Del Rio had reportedly talked to LSU officials about their head coach opening and was considered a serious can- didate to replace Nick Saban last week before he pulled the plug on an interview with the Tigers. Good move, Jack. Don't jump into the snake pit that is the SEC, especially fol- lowing the legacy of Saban. Just ask former Florida head coach Ron Zook about that situation... Turns out the University of Florida football team could have used Zook's coaching talent during their Peach Bowl loss to Miami last week- end as special teams coor- dinator, that is... Speaking of the football Gators, rumor has it that lame duck offensive coordi- nator Larry Fedora had been prancing around campus , sporting University of Illinois apparel leading up to the Peach Bowl. In hindsight, UF Athletic Director Jeremy Foley proba- bly should have helped Fedora pack right after he told Zook to beat feet up to Illi-noise... Meanwhile, Florida State made an impressive showing in the Gator Bowl on New Year's Day. The only draw- back is that junior RB Leon Washington is now likely going to bolt for the greener pastures (or money) of the NFL, after pacing the FSU offense with 195 yards on only 12 carries against the Mountaineers. Something tells me the 'Noles will find an apt replacement, however... This song was reportedly heard outside of 95 percent of FSU fan households Saturday night: "Ding dong, Chris Rix is gone, sing it high, sing it low, ding dong the bad Chris Rix is gone." Rix tried his best to ruin Washington's productive day but fell just short Adios, ye of abundant natural talent but little brain power... Forgive me, Florida State fans, for I have sinned. I said early on after the Seminoles basketball squad lost to a few high school-caliber teams that they would be lucky to win a game in the ACC. Well, they handled what was sup- posed to be an upper-echelon SEC team, the Florida Gators, 82-69 last Saturday and looked impressive doing it. So maybe the 'Noles are good. Or even great. Or maybe Florida is a junior high school-caliber team. John L. Crawford's column appears Wednesdays. Pirates topple No. 6 Spruce Creek in Leesburg Pirate Adam Misiaszek, No. 3 right, defends against Spruce Creek while Emery Ward (8) look on. The Pirates, above, include, front row from left, Winston Overton, Matt Loria, Garrett Dees, Danny Davis, Sean Douglas, Adam Misiaszek, Luis Arias and Josh Sheppard; back, Aaron Brosius, Justin DeStefano, Kyle Shearer, Scott Luman, Sage Vega, Emery Ward, Adam Langley, Austin Danielson, Taylor Tappe and Mike Wilson. SUBMITTED Fans get connected for NFL Experience It will be easier than ever to take advantage of everything pro football's interactive theme park, America Online Presents the NFL Experience, has to offer. By calling 1-888-NFL-CARD (635-2273) toll-free, fans can get all of the latest information on events and attractions at America Online Presents the NFL Experience, including up-to-date schedules of player appearances, plus event updates and ticket information. All players scheduled to appear are subject to change without notice. America Online Presents the NFL Experience takes place in con- junction with Super Bowl XXXIX - in Jacksonville, and spans nearly 850,000 square feet. The event will be held Jan. 29-30 and Feb. 3-6 at JEA Park, located on the south bank of St. Johns River in down- town Jacksonville. The hotline number is now active and will be updated daily beginning Jan. 29 through the dura- tion of America Online Presents the NFL Experience. Former Pirate makes all-state Whitney Hudson, a former soc- cer player at Fernandina Beach High School, made the Tennessee Athletic Coaches Association's girls A-AA all-state soccer team. Hudson is a junior forward for Station Camp High School. BETH JONES News-Leader The competition was stiff last week in the 16-teamn Hickory Point Invitational hosted by the Leesburg High School soccer team. The Pirates went 2-2, tak- ing down 10-0 Spruce Creek, ranked No. 6 in 6A at the time, in the third match of the tournament. "It was a tough tournament," Fernandina Beach High School Head Coach Daniel Frome said."'There were a lot of good teams. To lose to the runnerup and be competitive with them 1-1 says what kind of tour- nament it was." The Pirates opened Dec. 28 against Evans out of Orlando. Garrett Dees scored the lone goal in the match in the first half, securing a 1-0 win for the Pirates. FBHS fell 3-0 to Boone out of Orlando, the eventual tournament champions, on Dec. 29. The game was knotted a 0-0 at halftime. "We played a good first half," Frome said. "The sec- ond half, we gave up a goal and our heads went down. We couldn't straighten things out after that. We got frustrated." Boone was 12-3-1 heading into the match. Spruce Creek, the Pirates' next opponent, was unbeaten and sporting a 10-0 record heading into the Dec. 30 match. The Pirates beat the No: 6 team in 6A by a score of 1-0. Emery Ward's goal broke the scoreless halftime stalemate. Winston Overton got the assist. Sophomore goalkeeper Mike Wilson recorded nine saves in goal for the Pirates "That was definitely the best game I ever saw Mike play,",Frome said. "He was really good in goal." That same afternoon, the Pirates returned to the field to take on Rockledge, the 4A state runnerup last year. Down 1-0 at halftime, the Pirates succumbed 2-1. "We lost to a good team," Frome said. Adam Misiaszek scored the lone Pirate goal on another assist by Overton. Wilson had another nine savesijn goal. MattLoria made all-tournament team for FBHS, which finished sixth out of 16. The Pirates were without Scott Kellog, who was playing in an club tournament, and an injured Austin Danielson. "We struggled offensively without those guys," From,-, mid "But we shi.ed we cancompete fith a.ny- une in the tournament - The Pirates (8-4) travel to First Coast tonight and play at West Nassau Tuesday. They return home Jan. 14 to host Bishop Kenny. 'That's a big, big game," Frome said. SEMINOLES, MOUNTAINEERS AT GA TOR BOWL BETH JONES/NEWS-LEADER Florida State jumped out to an early lead but the West Virginia Mountaineers rallied to take the lead before eventually succumbing 30-18 to the the Seminoles in the 60th Toyota Gator Bowl at Alltel Stadium New Year's day. Above, WVU quarterback Rasheed Marshall gets protection from Garin Justice. Above left, FSU quarterback Chris Rix goes into motion. At left, Kay-Jay Harris scored a TD for West Virginia. Christmas in New York sans one suitcase. SB Lumpia Shanghai: Philippine egg rolls. 8B OUTDOORS / TIDES CROSSWORD AROUND TOWN WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5.2005 / NEWS-LEADER OUTDOORS Out the door with '04, new season ahead M any area fishermen are delighted that the 2004 fishing sea- son has been swept out the door and we have an entire new 2005 fishing season to enjoy. Cold water temperatures along the beaches of Northeast Florida continued to produce poor fishing conditions for a vari- ety of sum- mer saltwa- ter species including cobia, king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, tarpon and red drum. During the Terry Lacoss 22nd annual Nassau SSport OUTDOORS Fishing Association Kingfish Tournament, most of the winning kings were landed in Georgia waters. Paul Massey and his "Outrageous" fishing team weighed in the largest kingfish of the tournament at 37.30 pounds. Cold water temperatures con- tinued through the 24th annual BellSouth Greater Jacksonville King Mackerel Tournament, where most of the wining fish were also landed from Georgia's Gray's Reef. Kenny Crawford weighed in a real smoker king during the VIP portion of the world's largest kingfish tourna- ment at 40.50 pounds. Bo Stevenson and his fishing team took 11th place in the aggregate division of the general tourna- ment and Jim Wormhoudt took 14th place in the big fish catego- ry. Gary Palmer caught and released what may have been the largest kingfish of the event the day before the GJKT. Palmer fished in the very same spot dur- ing the tournament and was not able to catch the same kingfish. Well-known jetty fisherman Lonnie Freeman weighed in the largest black drum during the NSFA's annual Drum. Fishing Tournament at 77.60 pounds, Most of the big drum were once again landed just behind the surf off Main Beach. Capt. Allen Mills fished aboard the "Hallelujah" sport * fishing boat with owner Mallory Smith to take first place in the third annual Amelia Island Blue Water Fishing Tournament. Mallory's son, Jordan, actually caught and released the winning fish, a 6-foot sailfish. Charter Capt. Benny Hendrix guided Gordon Davis to a poten- tial world record-breaking 20.22- pound Big Scale Pomfret. For at least 24 hours no one could iden- tify the unusual catch, which had to be correctly identified by the IGFA. Herman Albertine took first place in the 10th annual Knox Wyatt Memorial Sea Trout Tournament and was also on the winning team for the grand slam and aggregate sea trout cate- gories, while fishing with Capt. Terry D. Lacoss, Paul Bragger and Steven Comley. Jesse Stubbs weighed in the heaviest stringer in the grand TERRY LACOSS/SPECIAL Red snapper fishing during 2004 was nothing short of phenomenal with big catches or genuine snapper being taken up to 30 pounds. Capt. Cris Holland, sec- ond from right, and his "Misti Lynn" sport fishing boat took this catch of snapper. slam category during the 19th Annual NSFA Trout Tournament Stubbs fished solo and caught all three species, including sea trout, flofinderfbrid red drum. Red snapper fishing contin- ued to improve during the 2004 fishing season with many fishing boats catching their limit of red snapper weighing up to 20 pounds. Grouper fishing was also excellent with many gag grouper weighing over 20 pounds. In fact, the bottom fishing was so good during the 2004 fishing season, many area saltwater fishermen switched from trolling to drift fishing. Tarpon fishing was very slow last year due to cold water tem- peratures, and during the peak fishing season, only a handful of tarpon were hooked. There was, however, a big run of red drum during the fall fish- ing season at both the Nassau and St. Marys inlets. Some inlet fishing boats were catching and releasing up to 50 red drum dur- ing a day of fishing. Many of the red drum weighed between 20- 30 pounds and were caught with fresh shrimp or cut baits fished right on the bottom. Backwater fishing during the Dwight Griffis land- ed this nice wahoo aboard Capt. Allen Mills' "Wahoo" sport fishing boat Wahoo continued to be one of Amelia Island's favorite game fish during 2004. 2004 season had its good moments with a big run of red- fish during the spring fishing season and during the month of Septeuibtr. Area'fishermefn were reporting a lot of undersize red drum in the backwaters, which is a good sign for the upcoming season. Flounder fishing was definite- ly slow in the backwaters, along the beaches and at the jetty rocks last year, while most of the good flounder catches were caught by offshore drift fisher- men. Sea trout fishing was fair last season with some of the best catches being made during the month of December. Good num- bers of 3- to 6-pound sea trout were taken during the summer months with topwater lures. Surf fishing continued to improve along the beaches of Amelia Island, particularly at the south end where the new rock jetties are now in place. Some of the biggest large- mouth bass in many years were caught from Rodman Reservoir, including Jim Werling's 13.4- pound black bass. You can help improve our fishing during the 2005 season by practicing catch-and-release. Good luck! OUTDOOR BRIEFS Nassau Bassmasters Nassau Bassmasters is associ- ated with the BASS National Federation and the Florida BASS Federation, and meetings are held the third Thursday of the month in Yulee. Membership is open to anyone at least 16 years old. For information on the Nassau Bassmasters, call Bob Schlag at (912) 729-2282, Billy Tides, Sunt & Moon: Moonset 1:I5P High 3:26A 6.23' W ed. Sunrise 7:24A Low 9:46A 1.03' 01/05 Moonrise 2:05Al High 3:43P 5.66' I /0 Sunset 5:39P Low 9:49P 0.40' .. . L Moonser 1:53P High 4:32A 6.56' Thurs. Sunrise 7:24A Low 10:49A 0.79' 01/06 Moonrinse 3:1 IA High 4:48P 5.71' Sunset 5:40P Low 10:49P 0.14' Moonset 2:40P High 5:38A 6.95' Fri. i Sunrise 7:24A Low I I:50A 0.49' 01/07 Moonrise 4:22A High 5:52P 5.87 Sunset 5:41 P Low 11:48P-0.17' Moonset 3:37P High 6:40A 7.34' Sat. Sunnse 7:24A Low 12:48P 0.15' 01108 Moonrise 5:35A High 6:53P 6.10' 0 sunset 5:4 IP Tide calculations are for Amelia River, Fernandina Beach. Kittrell at 225-0267 or Eddie Jinright at 845-3998. Five-year licenses The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and January 5 ~ 12, 2005 Moonset 4-45P Low 12.46A-0.48' Sun. Sunrise 7.24A High 7:38A 7.68' lI/no Moonrinse 6:45A Low I 43P -0.17' _v/0 Sunset 5:42P! High 7:52P 6 35' Moonset 5:59P Low 1:43A -0.74' MOn*. Sunrise 7:24A High 8:34A 7.91' 0110 ;Moonrise 7:49A Low 2:35P -0.41' I O11 Sunset 5:43P' High 8:48P 6.58' Moonset 7:14P'Low 2:37A -0.88' Tues. Sunrise 7:24A High 9:28A 7.98' S II Ii Moonrise 8:43AI Low 3:25P -0.55' Sunset 5-44P: High 9:43P 6.75' Moonset 8.27P Low 3.29A -0 83' , W ed. Sunrise 7:24A High 10:20A 7 88' Moonrise 9:28A Low 4:14P -0.54' 01/I2 'Sunset 5:45P High 10:37P 6.84' No corrections are necessary Sun & Moon events are also calculated for Fernandina Beach, although actual times may vary because of land masses. COME SEE Sports Authority have a special holiday offer for the sportsmen in your family. Buyers of five-year hunting licenses will receive Sports Authority store coupons for 25 percent off regularly priced hunting merchandise excluding firearms and ammuni- tion or 10 percent off regularly priced firearms and ammunition. The offer is valid between through Jan. 24 and only to the first 1,000 license buyers. The FWC will mail Sports Authority coupons to license buyers' home addresses. Five-year hunting licenses cost $56.50 (plus convenience I appreciate Nour busines- and look .forward to working g ilth you on \our ne\t purchase of a new or used vehicle . BILL BREWTON Stop in or give me a call. HIGHWAY Al A YULEE (904) 277-6969 Chelsea Boat Center Adjacent Smile Gas on A1A 261-8884 STARTING AT ' HERITAGE KAYAKS 299 Parker Boats, Sea Pro Boats Performance Trailers Heritage Kayaks Service Yamaha, Mercury, Johnson/Evinrude, Mercruiser, Aulh Service FULL SHIP'S STORE, ENGINE & TRAILER PARTS, FISHING TACKLE, WATER TOYS ~ fees) and may be purchased on the Internet at MyFWC.com, by calling toll-free 1-888-HUNT- FLORIDA (486-8356), at county tax collectors' offices or from license vendors. Visit MyFWC.com. NSFAmeets The Nassau Sport Fishing Association meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Ten Acres Kraft Athletic Club on the Amelia Island Parkway. A social gathering is held at 7:30 p.m. the fourth Wednesday. Call 277-1437. 2005 boat shows set The Charleston, S.C., Boat Show will be Jan. 28-30 and the Savannah, Ga., International Boat Show is March 4-6. The Charleston Boat Show attracts a qualified-targeted boating and fishing audience of more than 7,000 attendees each year. With an extensive marketing and promotions campaign, and a 74 percent increase in atten- dance over the past three years, the Charleston Boat Show has become the leading Boat Show in the low country. Visit www.TheCharleston BoatShow.com and www.SavannahInternational BoatShow.com. FERNANDINA BEACH TIDES WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5,2005 SPORTS NEWS-LEADER Wolfe Wednesday's winner TINY TIGERS There was a good turnout on both days for the men's blitz last week. The weather was nice and some players took advantage of the holiday season to play. There were 79 teeing off on Wednesday with Doug Wolfe taking individual honors with an 83, good for plus 9 points. Although the weather was nice the scoring was- n't all that great as the winning team came in at plus 5 and included Pap Scarboro (90, minus 1), Joe Parrish (73, plus 6), Bob Collins (93, minus 1) and Jim Raffone (86, plus 1). Two teams, Tim Goodrich (79, plus 2), Don Curnutte (102, plus 2), John Mitchum (89, minus 4), Frank Finocchio (85, plus 4) and Dick Peterson (99, minus 2), Wayne Mortenson (97, minus 1), Jim Edwards (91, plus 2), J. P. Kreger (78, plus 5), tied for second place at plus 4. There was also a tie at plus 1 for fourth place involving the teams of Doug Morris (97, minus 6), Sammy Alvarez (79, plus 6), Gale Jameyson (79, plus 1), Jim Greenwood (74, even) and Charles Helenbrook (91, minus 4);John Scarboro (77, minus 1), P.W. Nobles (89, plus 4), Leon Cole (86, minus 7) and Wolfe (plus 9). On the last day of 2004, there were 81 players taking part in the Friday blitz. John (Pap) Scarboro shot his age at 81 and took individual honors at plus 7. The winning team included four players who also won on Wednesday as their team came in at plus 9 Wolfe (91, even), Finocchio (87, plus 3), Johnny Scarboro (77, plus 2) and Mortenson (97, plus 4). Second place at plus 7 was claimed by the team of Charles Hoenstine (84, plus 6), Bobby Burnette (83, minus 1), Dick Peterson (95, plus 3) and Bill Murphy (91, minus 1). A five-man team took third place at plus 6 with Rich Vredenburgh (85, plus 6), Jim Edwards (92, plus 2), Mike Robley (81, plus 4), John Nute (107, minus 6) and Lew Akins (93, even). There was a three-way tie for the final place at plus 2 Jim White (105, minus 2), Ron Dandurand (89, minus 1), Jim Dunphy (85, plus 4), Woody Kallas (83, plus 1); Bill Jones (82, plus 3), Al Arthur (91, even), Ron Peterson (85, minus 1), Roger Smith (85, even) and Ray Black (94, plus 2), Ronnie Boatright (76, minus 1), J. P. Kreger (84, minus 3), Don Curnutte (100, plus 4). There was no Saturday morning breakfast mixer. The Fernandina Beach's Men's Golf Association monthly meeting is today. The Super Bowl Tournament will be held Jan. 22 and the Gold Tee Players-only tournament is on Jan. 29. Association members are reminded that dues for 2005 are due on Feb. 1. FERNANDINA HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL Jan. 4 RAINES* Jan. 7 BISHOP KENNY Jan. 11 at First Coast* Jan. 14 STANTON Jan. 15 Parker at Forrest Jan. 21 MIDDLEBURG Jan. 28 at Bishop Kenny* Feb. 1 at Middleburg Feb. 5 BARTRAM TRAIL Feb. 7 at Episcopal Feb. 8 at Bolles Feb. 11 at West Nassau Feb. 16-19 District at Raines * District FERNANDINA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL Jan. 3 ORANGE PARK Jan. 6 RAINES Jan. 11 PROVIDENCE Jan. 13 at West Nassau Jan. 15 EPISCOPAL Jan. 18 FIRST COAST* Jan. 20 WEST NASSAU Jan. 28 BISHOP KENNY Jan. 31 at Baker County Feb. 1 BOLLES Feb. 3 HILLIARD Feb. 8,10, 12 District at Bishop Kenny * District FERNANDINA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER Jan. 5 at First Coast Jan. 7 at Fleming Island Jan. 11 at West Nassau Jan. 12 EPISCOPAL Jan. 24-27 District at Stanton FERNANDINA HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS SOCCER Jan. 5 at First Coast Jan. 11 at West Nassau Jan. 14 BISHOP KENNY Jan. 18 at Providence Jan. 21 STANTON 6/7:30 6/7:30 6/7:30 6/7:30 6/7:30 6/7:30 6/7:30 6/7:30 6/7:30 6/7:30 6/7:30 5:30/7 5:30/7 5:30/7 5:30/7 3/4:30 5:30/7 5:30/7 5:30/7 6/7:30 5:30/7 5:30/7 5:30 7:20 5:00 6:00 7:20 7:00 7:20 7:00 7:20 GOLF NEWS Music festival tournament Don't miss this chance to check your golf swing at the inaugural Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Golf Tournament Feb. 21 at the Royal Amelia Golf Club, Amelia Island Parkway. Shotgun start is noon for the captain's choice/handicap event. Stay to enjoy an authentic low-country boil. Prizes will be awarded, including a $25,000 hole-in-one contest. Cost for a round of golf and dinner is $90 per person. Sponsor a hole for $100. Signage on the course will be provided. Invite a guest for dinner for $20. Tournament limited to 72 players. The deluxe package, which includes the hole sponsorship, golf and dinner for a foursome, plus eight tickets to the evening's third annual "Valentine's Day Concert for Music Lovers," is $720. Call the festival office at 261-1779 for reserva- tions. Contact Doug Bailey at 261-9828 for addi- tional information. Museum tournament The Amelia Island Museum of History will hold its third annual fund-raising Golf Tournament on Feb. 16 at the Golf Club of Amelia Island. The for- mat will be handicap scramble with a shotgun start at noon. To make reservations, call committee members Cal Atwood at 277-3435, Shelly Anderson at 556- 6234, Ron Bork at 321-0062, Steve Elston at 261- 0387 or Frank Reidinger at 277-8280. Wina million Five people could win $1 million through the Child Cancer Fund of Jacksonville, which is hold- ing a hole-in-one golf challenge, sponsored by Tom McManus and Dave Widell. The event will be held Feb. 3-5 at the Queens Harbor Golf Club. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Child Cancer Fund, a Jacksonville charity that pro- vides assistance to local families who are battling childhood cancer. The three-day event features qualifying on Feb. 3 and 4, and the $5 million Hole-in-One challenge on Feb. 5. Qualifying involves participants pur- chasing as many balls as they wish and attempting to hit within a designated area on the green. The five top qualifiers will have one shot each for a hole-in-one and $1 million. For information, call (904) 288-8711. TENNIS NEWS The Working Women's Tennis League, the "Ritz Rackettes," will resume play in January. The first match will be hosting Deerwood at The Ritz- Carlton, Amelia Island on Saturday. The ladies travel to Eagle Harbor Jan. 22 and to Ponte Vedra Jan. 29. Nassau County high school teams need your support for 2005. Get involved with Fernandina Beach.High School or West Nassau High School' by donating equipment or money to the kids. Booster clubs are forming. USA Team Nassau is a non-profit association registered with the State of Florida to promote ten- nis in Nassau County. USA Team Nassau encour- ages people to submit articles about their tennis events, lessons or teams. To make donations or register for USA Team Nassau classes, call Robin French at 225-0403, Judi Turner at 225-5848 or the Nassau County Recreation Department at 321-5790. Send e-mails to dave judi@bellsouth.net or visit the USA Team Nassau website at www.teamnassaufl.org. Jan. 22 Jan. 26 Jan. 28 Feb. 1 Feb. 3 Jan. 14 Jan. 21 Jan. 26 Jan. 28 Jan. 7-8 Jan. 11 Jan. 12 Jan. 14- Jan. 19 Jan. 22 Jan. 26 Jan. 29 Feb. 2 Feb. 8 Jan. 7 Jan. 8 Jan. 10 Jan. 11 Jan. 13 Jan. 14- Jan. 18 Jan. 19 Jan. 21- Jan. 25 Jan. 4 Jan. 10 Jan. 11 Jan. 13 Jan. 14- Jan. 18 Jan.21-2 WELLINGTON EPISCOPAL at Sandalwood DISTRICT TOURNAMENT 5:: DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP FERNANDINA HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR VARSITY BOYS SOCCER BISHOP KENNY STANTON EPISCOPAL at Sandalwood FERNANDINA HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING at Clay tournament BOLLES. at First Coast 15 at Flagler tournament BISHOP KENNY at Middleburg tourney MIDDLEBURG at St. Joe tourney RIDGEVIEW BAKER COUNTY FERNANDINA BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL at Hilliard (B teams) CALLAHAN (B teams) CALLAHAN at Lake City at Yulee 2/3:15/4:3 15 B tournament at CMS Conference Championship at Hilliard 22 Varsity Tournament at CMS at Orange Park 5:00 7:20 7:20 30/7:30 7:00 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 10:00 6:30 6:30 10:00 6:30 10:00 6:30 9:30 6:30 6:30 5/6:15 5/6:15 5/6:15 5/6:15 30/5:45 5/6:15 5/6:15 YULEE MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL at Hilliard 3:30/4:45/6/7:15 LAKE CITY 5/6:15 at Baker County 5/6:15 FERNANDINA 2/3:15/4:30/6 B Team county champ. Conference 6/7:30 A TEAM CO. CHAMP. 15 22 SUBMITrED Pak's Karate Academy held a belt promotion for the Tiny Tiger program on Dec. 3. Master Bryan Peeples presided .over the promotion. Students demonstrated blocks, stances and kicks. They were also quizzed on safety topics how to defend yourself against a bully; Halloween safety; and things you should not play with because they can hurt you. They were also tested on life skill topics, including discipline, following the rules, teamwork and positive attitude. Each Tiny Tiger broke a board with a back pivot kick. Pictured, bottom row from left, are Christopher Nicol (white/green stripe), Gage Beckham (white/yellow stripe), Colin Erickson (white/brown stripe), Connor Carter (white/green stripe), Shoshanna Brin (advanced white/green stripe), Carter Phillips (advanced white/green stripe); second row, Alex Von Mohr (advanced white/green stripe), Tom Mallory (advanced white/green stripe), Abigail Maddox (advanced white/green stripe), Zachary Haas (advanced white/green stripe), Austen Bennett (advanced white/yellow stripe), Samantha Kennard (white/green stripe); third row, Madeline Mott (advanced white/yellow stripe), JB Caserta (advanced white/green stripe), Savannah Valdes (white/yellow stripe), Madalyn Kountz (white/green stripe), Landon Weaver (white/blue stripe), Amelia Olive (white/yellow stripe), Johnny Hollis (white/yellow stripe); fourth row, black belts Janet Devlin (instructor), Billy Joe Tuttle (instructor), Shane Goodman (assistant instructor), Master Instructor Bryan Peeples, Sean Phelps (assistant instructor) and Matt Garland (assis- tant instructor). SPORTS SHORTS Grls on the Run Girls on the Run is a running and healthy living program for 8- to 12-year-old girls that helps to build character, values and self- esteem while training to complete a 5K (3.1 mile) race. Girls meet twice a week and participate in fun and uplifting running workouts and activities while learning important life skills, teamwork and healthy decision making. Spring programs begin Feb. 14 and are being held at the McArthur YMCA on Mondays and Wednesday from 4-5:15 p.m. and at Atlantic Elementary on Tuesday and Thursdays from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Call 321-4315 or e-mail GOTRneflorida@aol.com. The registration deadline is Feb. 4. Volunteer coaching opportunities are also available. Yulee Uittle League Yulee Little League will hold registration for the 2005 baseball and softball season from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, Jan. 22 and Jan. 29. The last week of sign-ups is Jan. 24-28 from 3:30- 6:30 p.m. Registration fee is $60 for the first child, $90 for the second and $120 for three or more. Birth cer- tificate and parent identification are required at registration. Players should also be present for uniform fitting. Anyone interested in coaching or volunteering should sign up during registration. Pro wrestling Continental Championship Wrestling returns to the Yulee Ballpark Saturday with a 7:30 p.m. belltime and will feature the $10,000 over-the-top Battle Royal. J.D. Holla and Butch Price will battle for the coveted CCW championship. A three-way dance between J.J. Ace, Wade Daniels and Mark Bass will also be part of the event. Rock and Roll Chris Turner will take on Jerry Knight. Other CCW stars include Trent Povwers and women's wrestler Storm. Tickets are $7 at the door. Proceeds benefit Yulee Pop Wamer. Babe Ruth sign-ups Fernandina Beach Babe Ruth League will hold registration for the 2005 baseball and softball seasons from 4-7 p.m. Jan. 11, Jan. 18 and Jan. 25 and from 10 a.m. to noon on Jan. 29 at the Buccaneer Sports Complex at the comer of Beech and 11th streets. Birth certificate is required for new and returning players. Child should be present at registration for uniform fitting. Fee is $75 for the first child and $50 for each additional child. Non-city residents must pay an additional $5 fee per child to the Fernandina Beach Recreation Department. League divisions are: Major softball (ages 9-12); senior softball (ages 13-16); rook- ie baseball (ages 7-8); minor baseball (ages 9-10); major base- ball (ages 11-12); senior baseball (ages 13-15); big league baseball (ages 16-19). Opening day is March 5 and ceremonies start at 10 a.m. The season ends May 21 for most divisions. For information, call 753-1622. Pop Warner Femandina Beach Pop Warner meets the third Thursday of each month at the field house. For information, contact Randall Mabe at 225-5474. Soccer registration Amelia Island Youth Soccer will hold registration for the spring season from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and Jan. 15 at the Atlantic Avenue Recreation Center. Registration fee is $80 for the first child, $75 for the second child and $70 for each additional child (city residents deduct $5). Players must be 4 years old on or before Aug. 1, 2004. Call the soccer hotline at 277- 1208. Recreation roundup The city of Femandina Beach Recreation Department is offering the following activities: Six-week youth tennis clinics (Jan. 10-Feb. 14) will be offered at the Central Park courts with instructor Lanny Kalpin. Beginners (ages 5-7) on Monday or Wednesdays from 3- 4 p.m. Fee is $48 for city resi- dents, $53 for non-city residents. Beginners (ages 7 and up) on Monday or Wednesdays from 4- 5:30 p.m. Fee is $72 for city resi- dents, $77 for non-city. Advanced beginner and intermediate (ages 5-7) on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 3-4 p.m. Fee is $48 for city residents, $53 non-city residents. Advanced beginner and interme- diate (ages 7 and up) on Tuesday or Thursdays from 4- 5:30 p.m. Fee is $72 for city resi- dents, $77 non-city. A minimum of four and a maximum of six partici- pants for each of these clinics. Register at the Atlantic Center. Six-week adult tennis clinics (Jan. 10-Feb. 14) will be offered at the Central Park courts with instructor Lanny Kalpin. A 3.0/3.5 doubles clinic on Mondays from 10-11:30 a.m. or Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. Fee is $99 for city residents, $104 non-city resi- dents. A 3.5/4.0 doubles clinic will be from 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday or 6-7:30 p.m. on Thursdays. Fee is $99 for city residents, $104 for non-city residents. A 3.0/3.5 sin- gles clinic will be held from 10- 11:30 a.m. Wednesday and a 3.5/4.0 singles clinic will be held on Thursday from 10-11:30 a.m. A maximum of four participants in each of these clinics. Fee is $99 for city residents, $104 non-city. Beginner clinic on Fridays from 10-11:30 a.m. A maximum of five participants in this clinic. Fee is $99 for city residents, $104 for non-city. Register at the Atlantic Center. Private, semi-private (two people) or group (three or more) tennis lessons will be available in morning or evening sessions at the Central Park courts. Private fee is $40 per hour for city resi- dents, $45 non-city. Semi-private fee is $42 per hour for city resi- dents, $47 non-city. Group rate is $44 per hour for city residents, $49 non-city. Call instructor Lanny Kalpin for available times at 491-0255 or 557-8110. Register at the Atlantic Center. Home school tennis lessons in six-week sessions are avail- able Monday through Thursday with either one-hour or 1 1/2-hour programs. Times can be arranged with instructor Lanny Kalpin at 491-0255 or 557-8110. Rates (one session per week for six weeks) are $48 for city resi- dents, $53 non-city. Register at the Atlantic Center. Adult volleyball is held from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday and Friday, and from 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Peck Gym. Cost is $3 per day or $50 per month for city residents ($60 for county residents). Free junior basketball court time for ages 18 and under at Peck Gym is held on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Maximum number of participants is 20, and school identification is required. Adult wiffle ball league regis- tration will be held through today at the Atlantic Center. Format is 5-on-5 for ages 16 and up (partic- ipants under 18 must have par- ent's authorization form signed). Team fee is $80 and due Jan. 5. Captain's meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 11 at the Atlantic Center. Season begins Jan. 18. Games are played on Mondays. Contact Jason at 277-7350. Gymnastics classes are being held at Peck Gym for mid- dle and high school children. Classes are held Mondays and Thursday with beginners from 5- 6 p.m. and intermediate students from 6-7 p.m. or 7-8 p.m. There is a limit of 13 per class. Cost is $65 for the four-week session ($67 for non-city residents). Elementary school children may participate Wednesday from 5-6 p.m. (grades 1-3), from 6-7 p.m. (grades 2-4) or from 7-8 p.m. (grades 3-5). Limit of 13 per class. Cost is $40 for four-week session ($42 non-city residents). Register at the Atlantic Center. Aqua 1 water aerobics is held every Monday through Thursday from 9:15-10 a.m. at the Atlantic Center pool. Cost is $5 per day or $45 per month for city residents and $6 per day or $50 per month for non-city resi- dents. Weekly rates are available. Water and wellness, a shal- low water class that stimulates joint health and improves stress management, muscular strength and endurance, is held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:15-2 p.m. at the Atlantic Center pool. Fee is $30 per month for city residents, $35 for non-city residents. Call Jesse at 277-7350. Atlantic Center pool is open from 3:30-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday. The pool is closed Sunday. Admission is $2 for city residents, $4 all others. Winter monthly passes are available for $20 individual or $35 family for city residents ($25 and $40, respectively, for non-city resi- dents). SOFTBALL CAMP SUBMITTED Jacksonville University women's softball coach Jeff Franquet, back row, assisted with a soft- ball camp at Fernandina Beach High School on Dec. 11. He is pictured with the campers and FBHS Coach Lesley Slaughter, standing far right. 2005 SCHEDULES 4B WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5,2005 / NEWS-LEADER LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 4TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 04-CA-392 COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC.. Plaintiff, vs. KENNETH STEVE CARTER: HEATHER MICHELLE CARTER; JOHN DOE: JANE DOE AS UNKNOWN TENANTS) IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated the 16th day of December, 2004. and entered In Case No. 04-CA- 392, of the Circuit Court of the 4TH Judicial Circuit In and for Nassau County, Florida, wherein COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Is the Plaintiff and KENNETH STEVE CARTER; HEATHER MICHELLE CARTER; JOHN DOE; JANE DOE AS UNKNOWN TENANTS) IN POSSESSION OF THE SUB- JECT PROPERTY are defen- dants. I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the MAIN ENTRANCE OF THE NASSAU COUNTY JUDICIAL ANNEX, 76347 VETERANS WAY, YULEE, FL 32097 at the Nassau County Courthouse. in YULEE, Florida, at 11:30 a.m. on the 4th day of February, 2005, the Following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: EXHIBIT "A" A PORTION OF THE SOUTH- EAST ONE-QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 29. TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 24 EAST, NAS- SAU COUNTY, FLORIDA BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DE- SCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COM- MENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF THE NORTH- WEST ONE-QUARTER OF SAID SECTION AND THENCE RUN NORTH 02 DEGREES, 04 MIN- UTES, 42 SECONDS WEST A DIS- TANCE OF 560.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE NORTH 02 DEGREES, 04 MINUTES. 42 SEC- ONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 249.94 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 79 DEGREES, 49 MIN- UTES, 30 SECONDS EAST, A DIS- TANCE OF 294.77 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 02 DEGREES, 04 MINUTES, 42 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 170.00 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 88 DEGREES, 26 MIN- UTES, 28 SECONDS WEST A DIS- TANCE OF 283.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The above described property is accessed by means of a 30 foot Ingress/Egress Easement, being more particularly described as follows: Commence at the Northwest corner of the foregoing described lands and run South 75 degrees, 49 minutes, 30 seconds East, a distance of 122.68 feet to a point on the centerline of the said ease- ment; thence run along the said centerline. North 21 degrees, 36 minutes, 20 sec- onds East, a distance of 180.57 feet; thence run South 88 degrees, 51 minutes, 21 seconds East, a distance of 122.43 feet; thence run South 88 degrees, 58 minutes. 02 seconds East, a distance of S287.85 feet; thence run South 88 degrees, 32 minutes. 38 seconds East, a distance of 827.48 feet to the West right- of-way of Rowe road, a 60 foot county right-of-way. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), disabled per- sons who, because of their disabilities, need special accommodation to partici- pate In this proceeding should contact the ADA Coordinator at 416 CENTER STREET. FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034 or Telephone Volce/TDD (904) 321-5700 not later than five business days prior to such proceeding. Dated this 21st day of December, 2004. J.M.OXLEY JR. Clerk Of The Circuit Court By: /s/ Sheila H. Beecher Deputy Clerk Law Office of Marshall C. Watson 1800 NW 49th Street, Suite 120 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309 Telephone: (954) 453-0365 Facsimile: (954) 771-6052 2t 12-29-2004.01-05-2005 4001 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 04-CP-226 Division: A IN RE: ESTATE OF: MICHAEL WILLIAM PECK Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of MICHAEL WILLIAM PECK, deceased, File Number 04-CP-226, is pending in the Circuit Court for Nassau County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which Is 191 Nassau Place, Yulee. FL 32097. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the per- sonal representative's attor- ney are set forth below. All creditors of the dece- dent and other persons hav- ing claims or demands against decedent's estate, Including unmatured, contin- gent or unliquldated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and persons hav- ing claims or demands against the decedent's estate. Including unmatured. contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBUCATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of the first publi- cation of this Notice is December 29,2004. Attorney for Personal Representative: Richard K. Britton Florida Bar #: 0480339 2124 Park Street Jacksonville, FL 32204 Telephone: (904) 389-1994 Personal Representative: Ann Peck Sheffield 4622 Stratton Road Callahan, FL 32011 2t 12-29-2004,01-05-2005 3991 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NUMBER: 04-1213-DR DIVISION: A IN RE: The Marriage Of: WILULIAM D. HAGINS, Petitioner/Wife, and KAREN M. HAGINS, Respondent/Husband. NOTICE OF ACTION TO: KAREN M. HAGINS P Box 1203 Yulee, FL 32041 You are notified that a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage has been filed against, you. and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on CLYDE W. DAVIS, whose address Is 20 South 5thStreet, Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034. on or before the 28 day of January, 2005, which dote Is twenty-eight or more days from the date of first publication of this Notice, but less than sMbty (60) days there- from and file an original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff or immediately thereafter; oth- erwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the com- plaint or petition. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court on this 20 day of December, 2004. J.M. OXLEY As Clerk of the Court BY/s/Judy Williams As Deputy Clerk 4t 12-29-2004, 01-05-12-19- 2005 3992 NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD DATE: JANUARY 11,2005 TIME: 6;30 PM. PLACE: YULEE COUNTY BUILD- ING, 86026 PAGES DAIRY ROAD, YULEE, FLORIDA PURPOSE: REGULAR MEETING OF CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD WILL CONSIDER SPE- CIFIC ITEMS THAT DEAL WITH ALLEGATIONS OF VIOLATIONS OF COUNTY ORDINANCES. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO BE PRESENT AND BE HEARD. IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEALANY DECISION MADE BY THE BOARD, AGENCY OR COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT SUCH MEETING OR HEAR- ING, HE/SHE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEED- INGS AND, THAT FOR SUCH PURPOSE, HE/SHE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEED- INGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTI- MONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. PERSONS WITH DISABIUTIES REQUIRING ACCOMMODA- TIONS IN ORDER TO PARTICI- PATE IN THIS PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY SHOULD CONTACT (904) 548-4660 OR FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE AT 1-800-955- 8870 (V) OR 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) AT LEAST SEVENTY-TWO (72) HOURS IN ADVANCE TO REQUEST SUCH ACCOMMO- DATION. CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD NASSAU COUNTY. FLORIDA ELAINE HUNTER Its: Chairman 2t 12-29-2004,01-05-2005 4006 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 4TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR NASSAU COUNTY GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION No. 04-255-CA JPMorgan Chase Bank, for- merly known as Chase Manhattan Bank, as Trustee for Asset Backed Securities Corporation Home Equity Loan Trust 1999-LB1, PLAINTIFF, vs. Rory P Uti Sandra K. LUt, et al.. DEFENDANTS. AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Notice Is hereby given that. pursuant to an Order Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale dated December 14, 2004, and entered in cMI case number 04-255-CA, of the Circuit Court of the Judicial Circuit In and for Nassau County, Florida, wherein JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, FORMERLY KNOWN AS CHASE MANHATTAN BANK, AS TRUSTEE FOR ASSET BACKED SECURITIES CORPORATION HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 1999-LB1. Is Plaintiff and Rory P LItz; Sandra K. LItz; HomeAmerican Credit, Inc., d/b/a Upland Mortgage; United States of America, Is/ore Defendant(s). I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the Judicial Annex. 76347 Veterans Way, Yulee, FL 32097. Nassau County, Florida, at 11:30am on the 21st day of January, 2005, the following described property as set forth in said .Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 14 OF FOREST OAKS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE(S) 64, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF NAS- SAU COUNTY, FLORIDA. NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that this law firm is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to col- lect a debt and any Infor- mation obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated the 17th day of- December, 2004. J.M. OXLEY, JR. Clerk of Circuit Court By: /s/ Shella H. Beecher Deputy Clerk CODIUS & STAWIARSKI, PA. 4010 Boy Scout Boulevard, Suite 450 Tampa, FL 33607 Telephone: (813) 877-6008 C&S #10-04-2367 2t 12-29-2004,01-05-2005 3994 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The South Amelia Island Shore Stabilization Associa- tion. Inc. will hold a Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday, January 12 2005 at 3:00 p.m. in the Osprey Room, Racquet Park. Amelia Island Plantation, Amelia Island, Florida. Persons with disabilities requiring accom- modations In order to partic- ipate in this program or activ- ity should call 277-5185 at least 24 hours in advance to request such accommoda- tion. 2t 12-29-2004.01-05-2005 3997 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO: 04-461-CA DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE OF AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC., ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-12 UNDER THE POOUNG & SER- VICING AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER 1,2003 WITHOUT RECOURSE Plaintiff, vs. NANCY LOCHRIE; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF NANCY LOCHRIE; UNKNOWN TENANT I: UNKNOWN TENANT iI; LYDIA EDGY SCOTT, and any unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, and other unknown persons or unknown spouses claiming by. through and under any of the above-named Defendants, Defendants. Y NOTICE OF ACTION TO: * NANCY LOCHRIE 571 FAITH AVENUE YULEE, FL 32097 OR 1775 S. FLETCHER AVENUE FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034 OR 3305 BELLE VILLE LANE YULEE, FL 32097 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF NANCY LOCHRIE 571 FAITH AVENUE YULEE. FL 32097 O R '' . 1775 S. FLETCHER AVENUE FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034 OR 3305 BELLE VILLE LANE YULEE, FL 32097 LAST KNOWN ADDRESS STAT- ED. CURRENT RESIDENCE UNKNOWN And any unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, and other unknown persons or unknown spouses claiming by, through and under any of the above-named Defen- dant(s), if deceased or whose last known addresses are unknown. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose Mortgage covering the following real and personal property described as follows, to-wit: LOT 7, ROBERTS HIGH- LANDS, according to Plat Book 5. Page 5, of the Public Records of Nassau County, Florida. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defens- es, If any, to It on Elizabeth Shannon Pastras, Butler & Hosch, RA., 3185 South Conway Road, Suite E, Orlando, Florida 32812 and file the original with the Clerk of the above-styled Court on or before 30 days from the first publication, otherwise a Judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded In the Complaint. WITNESS my hand and seal of saiold Court on the 17th day of December, 2004. In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accom- modation to participate in this proceeding should con- tact Court Administration at 416 Center Street, Fernandlna Beach, Florida 32034, tele- phone (904) 321-5709, not later than seven (7) days prior to the proceeding. If hearing Impaired, (TDD) 1-800-955- 8771, or Voice (V) 1-800-955- 8770, via Florida Relay Service. J.M. Oxley, Jr. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: /s/ Shella H. Beecher Deputy Clerk 2t 12-29-2004,01-05-2005 3998 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR NASSAU COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 04-418-CA ASSOCIATES FIRST CAPITAL CORPORATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO, ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL SERVICES COM- PANY, INC., Plaintiff, v. JOHNNY E. MESSER; JANE DOE MESSER,THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JOHNNY E. MESS- ER; ULINDA C. MESSIER; JOHN DOE MESSIER THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ULINDA C. MESS- ER: TRAVIS C. SOLES, IF LIV- ING, INCLUDING ANY UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF SAID DEFENDANTSS, IF REMAR- RIED. AND IF DECEASED. THE RESPECTIVE UNKNOWN HEIRS. DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, LIENORS, AND TRUSTEES, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIM- ING BY, THROUGH. UNDER OR AGAINST THE NAMED DEFENDANTSS; CAPITAL ONE BANK; WHETHER DIS- SOLVED OR PRESENTLY EXIST- ING, TOGETHER WITH ANY GRANTEES. ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, UENORS. OR TRUSTEES OF SAID DEFEN- DANT(S) AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER. OR AGAINST DEFENDANTSS; JOHN DOE, UNKNOWN TEN- ANT; JANE DOE. UNKNOWN TENANT, Defendantss. NOTICE OF ACTION TO: JOHNNY E. MESSER; JANE DOE MESSER, THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JOHNNY E. MESS- ER; ULINDA C. MESSER; JOHN - DOE MESSER, THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF LINDA C. MESSIER; TRAVIS C. SOLES, IF LIVING,, INCLUDING ANY UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF SAID DEFEN- DANTS), IF REMARRIED, AND IF DECEASED, THE RESPECTIVE -UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CRED- ITORS, UENORS. AND TRUSTEES. AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE NAMED DEFENDANTS) Whose residence are/Is unknown. YOU ARE HEREBY required to file your answer or written defenses. If any. In the above proceeding with the Clerk of this Court, and to serve a copy thereof upon the plain- tiff's attorney, whose name and address appears here- on, within 30 days after the first publication of this Notice of Action; the nature of this proceeding being a suit for foreclosure of mortgage against the following described property to wit: PART OF SHEFFIELD VIL- LAGE. ACCORDING TO THE PLATTHEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGES 28 AND 29 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF NASSAU COUN- TY FLORIDA, BEING MORE PAR- TICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOL- LOWS: BEGIN AT THE MOST NORTHERLY CORNER OF TRACT 29, BLOCK 4, SHEFFIELD VILLAGE: THENCE ALONG THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID TRACT, SOUTH 64 DEGREES 14'20"EAST, 291 FEET: THENCE ALONG THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF BEA ROAD AS SHOWN ON SAID PLAT, SOUTH 25 DEGREES 45'40"WEST, 126.8 FEETTO THE BEGINNING OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT IN SAID 'IGHT OF WA LI NE HAVING A IC r .-.*L* j :i .'F THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE ABOVE DESCRIBED RIGHT OF WAY UNE, 32.78 FEET TO A POINT THAT IS SOUTH 24 DEGREES 44'33" WEST, 32.78 FEET FROM SAID CURVE'S BEGINNING POINT; THENCE NORTH 62 DEGREES 18'WEST, 291.75 FEET TO THE NORTH- WESTERLY UNE OF SAID TRACT 29; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTHWESTERLY LINE, NORTH 25 DEGREES 45'40" EAST, 149.70 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TO INCLUDE: 1986 BLUE RAY MOBILE HOME VIN #FDGA2562B20032 TITLE #43906084 A/K/A 3369 BEA ROAD, CALLAHAN, FL 32011. If you fall to file your answer or written defenses in the above proceeding, on plaintiff's attorney, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded In the Complaint or Petition. DATED at Nassau County this 29th day of December, 2004. Clerk of the Circuit Court By /s/ Anita NIssen Deputy Clerk Daniel C. Consuegra 9204 King Palm Drive Tampa, FL 33619-1328 Attorney for Plaintiff 2t 01-05-12-2005 4010 PUBLIC NOTICE This public notice Is to solicit Pre-Qualification from Bidders as per the State Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF 1999), Chapter 4.1 (8)(a) as follows: (8) Pre-quallficatlon of General Contractors for Educational Facilities Construction. A Board shall pre-qualify contractors for a one-year period or for a spe- cific project.The Intent of this section Is to prescribe uniform requirements for pre-quallfl- cation of contractors. (a) Criteria. Contractors shall be pre-quallfled by a board on the basis of the fol- lowing criteria and such other criteria as' the board may adopt. 1. Proof that the contrac- tor holds a contractors license, which authorizes the contractor to supervise the work within the scope of the construction project. 2. Evidence that the appli- cant has financial resources to start up and follow through on projects and to respond to damages In case of default as shown by written verification of bonding capacity equal to or exceed- ing the amount of any project for which the contractor seeks pre-qualiflcatlon. The written verification must be submitted by a licensed sure- ty company rated excellent ('A-" or better) in the current A.M. Best Guide and quali- fled to do business within the state. In the absence of such written verification, the board may require the applicant to submit any audited financial Information necessary to eval- uate an applicant's financial ability to perform the project and to respond to damages In the event of default. 3. Evidence of experience with construction techniques. trade standards, quality work- manship, project scheduling, cost control, management of projects, and building codes for similar or less cost or scope projects as shown by the suc- cessful completion within the past five (5) years of at least two (2) other projects of sim- ilar size. 4. Evidence of satisfactory resolution of claims filed by or against the contractor asserted on projects of the same or similar size within the five (5) years preceding the submission of the application. Any claim against a con- tractor shall be deemed to have been satisfactorily resolved If final judgment is rendered In favor of the con- tractor or any final judgment rendered against the con- tractor Is satisfied within nine- ty (90) days of the date the Judgment becomes final. 5. Type of work for which the contractor Is licensed. The School Board of Nassau County Is calling for proposals for PRE-QUAUFYING OF GENERAL CONTRACTORS for the purpose of bidding on the following construction project In Nassau County Florida: Project Description New Senior High School "BBB" 85439 Miner Road Yulee, Florida 32097 Pre-QualficatfAn packets are available In the office of the Architect: VRL Architects, Inc., 6501 Arlington Express- way. Building A, Suite 101, Jacksonville Florida, 32211, Telephone number (904) 723- 3895. Interested parties may pick up packets between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Completed Pockets and a Public Entity Crime Statement must be returned to the same location no later than 4:00 p.m. January 19, 2005. For the School Board of Nassau County Cris W. McConnell Director of Facilities 4t 12-29-2004,01-05-12-19- 2005 3999 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 04-493-CA DIVISION: A MAE HAILEY. ARETHA BROWN, and FRANK CHEAVERS. Plaintiffs, v. EVA WILSON, deceased, MABLE JORDAN, deceased, MARY ANN BETHA. deceased, and JOHN L. WIL- SON, deceased, as to all of the above. if alive, and If dead, their unknown . spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors and all other parties claiming by, through, under or against them. NOTICE OF ACTION TO: EVA WILSON. MABLE JOR- DAN, MARY ANN BETHA, and JOHN L WILSON, and as to all of the foregoing. if alive and if dead, their unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors and all other parties claiming by, through, under or against them. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for quieting title under Florida Statutes, 65.061, been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, If any, to it on Lanny M. Rauer, Attorney for Plaintiffs, 501 Centre Street, Suite 123, Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034 on or before January 18, 2005 and file the original with the clerk of this court, either before service on the plaintiffs' attorney or immedi- ately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded In the petition. Dated on December 23, 2004. J.M. OXLEY, JR. AS CLERK OF THE COURT By:/s/Judy Williams As Deputy Clerk 2t 12-29-2004,01-05-2005 4004 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA. CASE NO.: 04-CP-184 DIVISION: B IN RE: THE ESTATE OF CHARLOTTE PATRICIA MCKEMIE, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate ,of CHARLOTTE PATRI- CIA M6KEMIE, deceased. File Number 04-184-CR Is pend- ing In the Circuit Court for Nassau County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which Is RO. Box 456, Fernandina Beach, Florida 32035. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the per- sonal representative's attor- ney are set forth below. ' All creditors of the dece- dent and other persons hav- ing claims or demands against decedent's estate, including unmatured, contin- gent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and persons hav- Ing claims or demands against the decedent's estate, including unmatured, conen t or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of the first publi- cation of this Notice is December 29, 2004. Jody A. Greene, Esq. Florida Bar #643793 Post Office Box 1930 Yulee, FL 32041 (904)321-4111 (904) 321-2120 (fx) BETTY M. ST. JOHN Personal Representative 2t 12-29-2004,01-05-2005 4005 NOTICE OF ZONING APPEAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 10th day of January 2005, at 7:00 RM., the Board of County Commis- sioners of Nassau County, Florida, will hold a public hear- ing at the Yulee County Building, 86026 Pages Dairy Road, Yulee, Florida, to con- sider an application for Zoning Appeal filed by Clyde Davis, Attorney representing Judy Cauley. with offices at 20'S. 5th Street, Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034. regard- ing Conditional Use and Variance Application E04-020, regarding the following described property in Nassau County Florida: DESCRIPTION OF PROPER- TY: Exhibit "A" A PORTION OF THE NORTH- WEST ONE-QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH. RANGE 28 EAST, NAS- SAU COUNTY, FLORIDA. Said portion being, more particularly described as fol- lows. Begin at the Northeast corner of Lot 1, Block 1. Willow Branch Acres, according to Plat recorded In the Public Records of said county in Plat Book 4, Page 58, and run South 0-28'-54" East along the West line of said Section a distance of 1,509.46' feet to the Southwest corner of said quarter-quarter: run thence North 99-39'-07" East along the South line of solaid quar- ter-quarter, a distance of 334.79' feet; run thence North 0-33'-17"West, a distance of 1,312.95' foot to the South right-of-way line of Hendricks Road (a 60.0' foot R/W); run thence South 89d-03"-09"West along said right-of-way, a dis- tance of 333.12' back to the POINT OF BEGINNING. The portion of land described contains 10.052 acres, more or less. Location and/or street address: On the south side of Hendricks Road between Plum Drive, East, and Old Nassauville Road, Fernandina Beach area. This application is filed by: Pearl Blue Albert Estate, owner, and McCranle and Associates, agent for the owner, 86002 Christian Way, Yulee, Florida 32097. , The property Is now zoned: Open Rural (OR) Zoning Action being appealed: The Conditional Use and Variance Board's approval of application E04- 020, for a Conditional Use permit to allow construction of a nursing home facility with three (3) residences and an administrative building on approximately 10.052 acres. A copy of the application may be examined at the; Office of the Clerk to the Board of County Commis- sioners. 76347 Veteran's Way, Yulee, Florida 32097. All persons interested are notified to be present and be heard at the public hearing. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations In order to participate in this program or activity should contact 904-548-4660 or Florida Relay Service at 1-800- 955-8770 (v) or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) at least 72 hours In advance to request such accommodation. if a person wishes to appeal any decision made by the Board, agency or commission 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. he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings Is made. The record shall Include the testi- mony and evidence upon which the appeal Is to be based. FLOYD L.VANZANT, CHAIRMAN BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA ATTEST: J.M."CHIP" OXLEY EX-OFFICIO CLERK It 01-05-2005 4007 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER ENACTMENT OF AN ORDINANCE NOTICE Is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Nassau County, Florida, at a Regular meeting to be held on Monday, the 10th day of January, 2005, at 7:00 PM. at the Yulee County Building,. 86026 Pages Dairy Road. Yulee, Florida, intends to con- sider for adoption the follow- ing proposed ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 2005- AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM- MISSIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMEND- ING ORDINANCE NO. 2004- 07, WHICH ESTABLISHED THE COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S WORKING RELATIONSHIPS TO EMPLOYEES UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR: SPECIFICAL- LY AMENDING PARAGRAPH 1 AND ADDING PARAGRAPH 2; AND PROVIDING AN EFFEC- TIVE DATE. Copies of the Ordinance are available at the Clerk's Office in the Judicial Annex, located at 76347 Veterans Way. Yulee. Florida, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO BE PRESENT AND BE HEARD. IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE BOARD, AGENCY OR COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT SUCH MEETING OR HEAR- ING, HE OR SHE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEED- INGS, AND THAT, FOR SUCH PURPOSE, HE OR SHE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VER- BATIM RECORD OF THE PRO- CEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTI- MONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. The Board of County Commissioners may contin- ue hearings on this matter. , ATTEST: /s/ JOHN A. CRAWFORD Its: Ex-Officlo Clerk BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA BY: /s/ ANSLEY ACREE Its: Chairman Individuals with disabilities needing a reasonable accommodation to partici- pate In this proceeding should contact the Office of the Ex-Officlo Clerk to the Board of County Commis- sioners at least seventy two (72) hours prior to the pro- ceeding at (904) 548-4660. or Florida Relay Service at 1-800- 955-8770-(v) or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD). It 01-05-2005 4008 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 4TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO: 45-04-CA-32 MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. PLAINTIFF VS. BRIAN DENVER JONES. IF LIV- ING. AND IF DEAD, THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE. HEIRS, DEVISEES. GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES. LIENORS, CREDI- TORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST BRIAN DENVER JONES; UNKNOWN SF-'.-- L, -.- F 8PIl;, IJ Cl'rII. -tv JC.rjF: IF ILr J.JH J CC'OE UNKNOWN TENANTS IN POS- SESSION DEFENDANTS) RE-NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order Granting the Motion to Reset Foreclosure Sale dated December 21, 2004 entered in Civil Case No. 45-04-CA-32 of the Circuit Court of the 4TH Judicial Circuit In and for NAS- SAU County, YULEE. Florida, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE NASSAU JUDICIAL ANNEX, 76347 Veterans Way, Yulee. FL at 11:30 A.M.a.m. on the 21st day of January. 2005, the fol- lowing described property as set forth In said Summary Final Judgment, to-wit: A PORTION OF THE EAST- ERLY ONE-HALF OF THE NORTHEASTERLY ONE-QUAR- TER OF SECTION 3'TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH RANGE 26, EAST, NASSAU. COUNTY, FLORIDA. SAID PORTION BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: FOR A PORTION OF REFERENCE COMMENCE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 3 AFOREMENTIONED AND RUN SOUTH 1"09'52" EAST ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID SECTION. A DIS- TANCE OF 2,062.82 FEET; RUN THENCE SOUTH 8854'59" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 523.66 FEET TO A SET TO A SET 1/2 IRON ROD WITH CAP STAMPED PSLM NO. 1558 FOR A POINT OF BEGINNING. FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING DESCRIBED CON- TINUE SOUTH 88*54'59"WEST, A DISTANCE OF 375.92 FEETTO A FOUND 1/2 IRON ROD WITH A CAP STAMPED PSLM NO. 1558 FOR THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF TRACT PREVI- OUSLY DEEDED TO ALAN W. POLAND; RUN THENCE NORTH 6055'01" WEST ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID TRACT, ,A DISTANCE OF 103.11' FEET TO A SET 1/2" IRON ROD WITH A CAP STAMPED PSLM NO. 1558; RUN THENCE NORTH 84050'27" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 155.005' FEET TO POINT DESIGNED AS POINT "C" IN THIS DESCRIPTION; CONTINUE NORTH 8450'27" EAST, A DIS- TANCE OF 359,145' FEET TO A SET 1/2" IRON ROD WITH A CAP STAMPED PSLM NO. 1558; RUN THENCE SOUTH 655'01" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 129.84' FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGIN- NING. TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS PURPOSE. SAID EASE- MENT BEING A 30.0 FOOT STRIP OF LAND THAT ULIES 15.0' FEET EACH SIDE OF AND ADJOINED THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LINE' BEGIN AT POINT"C" MENTIONED IN THE FOREGONE DESCRIPTION AND RUN NORTH 655'01' WEST, A DISTANCE OF 44.65' FEET, RUN THENCE SOUTH 6304'59" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 15.0 FEET TO POINT "B" MENTIONED IN ALAN W. POLAND DESCRIPTION AFOREMENTIONED RUN THENCE SOUTH 3758'56" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 66.63' FEET: RUN THENCE SOUTH 4901 '47" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 67.88' FEET RUN THENCE SOUTH 6542'35" WEST, A DIS- TANCE OF 130.12' FEET; RUN THENCE SOUTH 8854'59" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 201.65' FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF FRED MINOR ESTATES FOR THE TERMINATION POINT. THE RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE FOR THIS EASEMENT SHALL BE SHORTENED OF LENGTHENED TO CORRESPOND ANY PROP- ERTY LINE ON EXISTING PROP- ERTIES LINES ON EXISTING RIGHT-OF-WAY TOGETHER WITH: 1998 DOUBLEWIDE MOBILE HOME VIN#GMHGA1459822299A AND GMHGA1459822299B. Dated this 28 day of December, 2004. J.M. Oxley. Jr. Clerk of the Circuit Court By: /s/ Shella H. Beecher Deputy Clerk IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DIS- ABILITIES ACT, persons with dis- abilities needing a special accommodation should con- tact COURT ADMINISTRATION, at the NASSAU County Courthouse at NONE, 1-800- 955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955- 8770, via Florida Relay Service. DAVID J. STERN, PA. 801 S. UNIVERSITY DRIVE SUITE 500 PLANTATION, FL 33324 (954) 233-8000 2t,01-05-12-2005 4011 r CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH HISTORIC DISTRICT COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Historic District Council of the City of Fernandina Beach, Florida, will hold a Quasi Judicial pub- lic hearing on Thursday, January 13,2005 at 5:30 PM in the City Commission Chambers, 204 Ash Street, Fernandlna Beach, Florida to review the following Certificate of Appropriateness for new con- struction: 1. HDC 2004-101: Fran Clark and Pat Keogh, 3rd Street and Ash Street parcel number: 00-00-31-1800-0269- 0150, lots 15-18 of block 269. construction of a Mixed Use Structure; Multi-Family and Office. 2. HDC 2004-102: Zanado Investment Corporation, 120 South 9th Street, construction of a single family dwelling. 3.HDC 2004-107: City Mart Garden Club. 9 South 3rd Street, construction of a com- mercial building at rear of ..rliirng ir.,cture: Happy rc.m ,: ,:. C'.f ' may be S.-O:N::.l Ir, Ir., office of 'the Planning Department, City Hall, 204 Ash Street, between the hours of 8:00AM 5:00PM, Monday through Friday. For Informa- tion on the application, please contact the Planning Department at 277-7325. INTERESTED PARTIES MAY APPEAR AT SAID HEARING AND BE HEARD AS TO THE ADVISABIUTY OF ANY ACTION, WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED. ANY PERSONS WITH DISABIU- TIES REQUIRING ACCOMMO- DATIONS IN ORDER TO PAR- TICIPATE IN THIS PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY SHOULD CONTACT 277-7305, TTY 277-7399, (TTY NUMBER FOR ALL CITY OFFICES) OR THROUGH THE FLORIDA RELAYSERVICE AT 1- 800-955-8771 AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE TO REQUEST SUCH ACCOMMO- DATION. IF ANY PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADHEBY THE BOARD/COM- MISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT SUCH HEARING, S/HE WILL NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VER- BATIM RECORD OF THE PRO- CEEDINGS, IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTI- MONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. It 01-05-2005 4009 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR NASSAU COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 2004-CA-389 GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC F/K/A CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORP. Plaintiff. v. MARY JOSEPHINE CARLIN F/K/A MARY J. LOCKLAIR; JOHN DOE CARLIN, THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF MARY JOSEPHINE CARLIN F/K/A MARY J. LOCKLAIR: JOHN H. LOCKLAIR; JANE DOE LOCKLAIR. THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JOHN H. LOCKLAIR. IF LIV- ING. INCLUDING ANY UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF SAID DEFENDANTSS, IF REMAR- RIED, AND IF DECEASED, THE RESPECTIVE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES. GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, UENORS, AND TRUSTEES, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIM- ING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE NAMED DEFENDANTSS; NASSAU COUNTY A POLITICAL SUBDI- VISION OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA. WHETHER DIS- SOLVED OR PRESENTLY EXIST- ING, TOGETHER WITH ANY GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, UENORS, OR TRUSTEES OF SAID DEFEN- DANT(S) AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST DEFENDANTSS; JOHN DOE, UNKNOWN TEN- ANT: JANE DOE. UNKNOWN TENANT, Defendantss. AMENDED NOTICE OF ACTION TO: MARY JOSEPHINE CARLIUN F/K/A MARY J. LOCKLAIR; JOHN DOE CARLIN, THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF MARY JOSEPHINE CARLIN F/K/A MARY J. LOCKLAIR, IF LIVING, INCLUDING ANY UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF SAID DEFEN- DANT(S), IF REMARRIED, AND IF DECEASED, THE RESPECTIVE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES. GRANTEES. ASSIGNEES. CRED- ITORS, UENORS, AND TRUSTEES. AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE NAMED DEFENDANTS) Whose residence are/Is unknown. YOU ARE HEREBY required to file your answer or written defenses, If any, in the above proceeding with the Clerk of this Court, and to serve a copy thereof upon the plain- tiff's attorney, whose name and address appears here- on, within 30 days after the first publication of this Notice of Action; the nature of this proceeding being a suit for foreclosure of mortgage against the following described property, to wit: LOT 2, HOWARD'S HOME SITES, ACCORDING TO THE PLATTHEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 6, PAGE 23, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF NAS- SAU COUNTY, FLORIDA. TO INCLUDE: 1996 REDMAN MOBILE HOME VIN #FLA146M9988A TITLE #66297809 VIN #FLA146M9988B TITLE #66297810 A/K/A ROUTE 2 BOX 4150, HILUARD, FL 32046. If you fall to fle your answer or written defenses In the above proceeding, on plaintiff's attorney, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded In the Complaint or Petition. DATED at Nassau County this 21st day of December, 2004. J.M.Oxley, Jr. Clerk of the Circuit Court By: /s/ Shella H. Beecher Deputy Clerk Daniel C. Consuegra 9204 King Palm Drive Tampa, FL 33619-1328 Attorney for Plaintiff 2t 12-29-2004,01-05-2005 4000 CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Commission, of the City of Fernandina Beach, Foroda, will hold a public hear- ing on Tuesday. January 18. 2005 at 6:00 pm In the City Co..r.Ti;ii.:.r. Chamber. 204 A;r. Steel Ferroaraina Beach. Flr:.. .1 :, .e II ,. Op(Icl l- :, :uj 200..c I L.AR ., SINGLE- TON/BEACH CLUB, APPU- CANT; JOHN M. COTNER, AGENT. The applicant/agent are requesting approval of a special use permit for con- struction of terraces, porch- es, and general repairs to existing structure.The existing zoning Is C-1 (Community Commercial District). The location of the property is 2080 South Fletcher Avenue, within the Coastal High Hazard Area, within the Beach Overlay District, and seaward of the coastal con- struction control line. Copy of the application and Information on applica- tion may be inspected in the Office of ,the City Clerk, City Hall, 204 Ash Street, between the hours of 8:00 AM 5 PM, Monday through Friday, tele- phone number Is 904-277- 7305. The application will be considered In a quasi-judicial proceeding. Copies of the quasi-Judicial procedures are available at the Office of the City Clerk and will be avail- able at the meeting. Interested parties' may appear at said hearing and be heard as to the advsabll- Ity of any action, which may be considered. Any persons with disabilities requiring accommodations In order to participate In this program or activity should contact 277- 7305,TDD 277-7399, ODD num- ber for all City offices) or through the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8771 at least 24 hours In advance to request such accommoda- tion. IF ANY PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE BOARD/COM- MISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT SUCH HEARING, S/HE WILL NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VER- BATIM RECORD OF THE PRO- CEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTI- MONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. 2t 12-29-2004,.01-05-2005 4003 News-Leader Legal Deadline Is Noon Friday SBet0r connecion... apourN imUnmdmottlhieoa& m blbsu maldsqug ChanteiW&gn Tap in todj wIsledenroam PEOPLE & PLACES HIGHLIGHTS OilonIce' "Oil on Ice," a vivid, com- pelling and comprehensive documentary on oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and its effect on the __Gwich'in SIndians S and the migra- tory wildlife y in this ---- fragile ecosystem, will be presented at 7 p.m. tonight at the Council on Aging Building by the Nassau County Group of the Sierra Club. Refreshments will be served. The Sierra Club meets the first Wednesday of each month at the Council on Aging, 1367 South 18th St. For more information or details, call Winifred at 277- 4187. Resolutions - New Beginnings' The Island Art Association, Inc., in cooperation with the Community Foundation in Jacksonville, Inc., presents its first juried show of the new year entitled "Resolutions - New Beginnings." An opening recep- tion will .l ' be held on - Friday from 5- 8 p.m., at the gallery, 18 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach. The public is invited to enjoy new art, music and refreshments. "Resolutions New Beginnings" will run January and February. Guided hike Join Park Ranger Tim on a leisurely guided hike through the different ecosystems of Fort George Island Cultural State Park on a quest to char- acterize tracks left behind by an assortment of critters. Discover the delicate ecology of Florida's ecosystems and the impacts caused by humans and non-native species to these natural com- munities. Meet at the Ribault Club parking lot at 1 p.m. Saturday or Sunday. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water, bug repellent and sun- screen. Call the Ranger Station (904-251-2320) for more information. Visit www.floridastateparks.org. Arias dinner Arias will hold its annual membership dinner concert Jan. 12 at Amelia Island Plantation. The concert theme, "Bach to Broadway," will be directed by Jacksonville Symphony music director Fabio Mechetti and sponsored by the Amelia Island Plantation and Compass Bank. The reception starts at 5:30 p.m. followed by an auc- tion, dinner and concert. Members must make a reser- vation to attend. Call Ann Keating at 277-1681. Landscape seminar A"Landscape Matters" seminar on spring plantings will be held Jan. 12 from 10- 11 a.m. at the Peck Center auditorium, 516 South 10th St., Femandina Beach. The program is free to the public. Call (904) 879-1019 or e-mail rijordi@ifas.ufl.edu if you plan to attend. If response is too small, the program will be canceled. Future programs will be: Feb. 16, March 16, April 13, May 18, June 15, July 13, Aug. 17, Sept. 14 and Oct. 12. THIS WEEK Calendar signing Local photographer Evelyn French will sign copies of her PEOPLE Continued on 7B PAGE 5B .. ..... .. Christmas in New York Many of you who stayed home are probably gloating. No lost luggage, nights in airports or holiday surprises. We were lucky compared to most, but we had a little unexpected surprise on our Christmas trip to New York City. Lost luggage. Everything that could go wrong did go wrong for many traveling this Christmas. First weather snow storms slowed or brought travel to a complete halt. A record number of travelers mis- calculated and took to the roads or skies this holiday. They found themselves in a traveler's night- mare roads closed and flights canceled. Take bad weather, too many people trying to go too many places, not enough support per- Dickie Anderson FROM THE PORCH sonnel and you have a recipe for disaster. We should have known there was trouble ahead when we arrived at the Jackson- ville airport. Things were not merry. We made our way past a long line of people snaking their way through the air- port. They had that look of people who have been in line for a long time. We heard the dreaded words "canceled flight" repeat- ed over and over again. We persevered. Our flight was on time and should leave as scheduled we were told. We checked two bags through to New York. Or we thought we did. It seems two adults but only one suitcase made it to LaGuardia airport. The missing bag? Mine, of course. After filling out the lost bag paperwork, the folks at Delta assured us that the bag would fol- low and probably arrive within 24 hours. Big Guy took it all in stride - easy for him after all it was my bag that became a statistic in the lost luggage nightmare that devel- oped over the holiday weekend. When I reminded him that no lug- gage for me meant no Christmas presents for Big Guy, his concern WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 5, 2005 NEWS-LEADER / FERNANDINA BEACH, FL - sans one suitcase increased. What could we do? We were thankful that we reached our des- tination when so many travelers did not. I programmed the Delta Airlines lost baggage 800 number on my cell phone and continued to recall it every few minutes for three days. Same result busy, You appreciate the little things when your luggage is lost. Things like a change of clothes, a night gown, clean underwear or a curl- ing iron. A black turtleneck sweater, black slacks and scarf became my uniform. As it turned out no one in New York noticed. It seems that everyone in New York wears black all the time anyway, so I fit right in. As we watched the television and realized we were not alone, we felt some relief but little hope. We watched forlorn looking trav- elers, many who never left their departing airport, searching through mountains of mostly black luggage. We were determined to enjoy New York and not let a wardrobe malfunction ruin it. A mini-shop- ping spree added a little color to my basic black clothing options. We toured the city, took in some shows and memorable meals. New York is a great city change of clothes or not. The missing bag? It arrived at the hotel as we were checking out to go home. Dickie Anderson is a local humorist. Check out her website: www.dickieanderson.com. She is available for speaking engage- ments to groups and for confer- ences. No- COMUIT CIPB 0 ..j. . \" -- f . p GLENDA S. JENKINS/NEWS-LEADER Emancipation proclamation The Rev. Bernard Thompson, outgoing president of the Nassau County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), accepts a procla- mation from Mayor Greg Roland on Dec. 21 declaring Jan. 1 as Emancipation Proclamation Day. Meet and greet The Peck High School Class of 1965 hosted this year's holiday meet and greet Dec. 26, at the Peck Community Center in Fernandina Beach. The group honored former Peck instructor Willie Mae Hardy Ashley during a short program inside the auditorium that bears her name. Standing from left is Ernest Roberts, Charles White, Clementine Richo DeBerry, Louryne Spaulding, Gene Brill Adams and Erving Gilyard. Seated are Jeannette Bacon White, Ashley and Clarice Jones. PHOTOS BY GI.EN)A S. JENKINS/N-WS, I LEADER Joy wrapping party The gift wrapping party given by Joy to the Children Dec. 23 seemed to bring joy to the volunteers. Fifty-three families attended the Joy to the Children Christmas party and dinner at Yulee Elementary School on Dec. 25. Joy to the Children, a non-profit organization, formed in 1995 to pro- vide Nassau County's economically disadvantaged children and their families clothing, toys, entertainment and a complete holi- day feast on Christmas Day. Restaurants donate the meal and vol- unteers serve it. Volunteers also go shopping for toys for every child, Joy board member Mary Jo Morrison said. And that's what the wrapping party is all about. Clockwise from above, Paul Wright and his wife Terri Ridgell work together to wrap their bag full of gifts. Joy to the Children board member Dawn Grant fills bags with stocking stuffers. Caitlin Lussier, 11, begins wrapping one of several gifts. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5.2005 AROUND TOWN News-Leader International dog show set for Tampa NASSAU HUMANE SOCIETY Will it be the wiry Whippet or the bulky Bulldog? Maybe the tiny terrier or the mighty Mastiff? Anything can happen when the world's most competitive and coifed canines compete for the crown at the 2005 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship, Jan. 15-16, in Tampa. This international event, fea- turing a slate of thousands of the finest dogs from around the world, will be televised live by Animal Planet and the Discovery Channel, starting at 8 p.m. both nights. The Tampa Convention Center will house the Agility and Obedience events, as well as the breed judging for all 153 breeds registered with the AKC. One dog from each breed will advance to the evening group competitions, then only seven to the "Best in Show" at the nearby St. Pete Times Forum. . Dog lovers across the country are expected to watch in record numbers. In fact, according to a recent survey by American Kennel Club (AKC) and lams, 88 percent of dog owners are more likely to watch a dog show on television today ver- sus just 10 years ago. Last year's event was the highest rated dog show in Animal Planet history. This year, television viewers will choose their own Best In Show winner. Viewers can cast their votes at animal.discovery.com to determine the Viewers' Choice award, which will be presented on- air immediately following the judges' Best In Show decision. The viewers' Best In Show winner will be recognized with a $10,000 dona- tion to the AKC parent club for that breed. Also noted is an lams Viewers' Choice award for one lucky dog in each of the seven groups of com- petitors (herding, hounds, sport- ing, non-sporting, terrier, toy and working dogs). Each individual winner will receive $2,000 earmarked as a donation to the AKC parent club for its breed. Additionally, patrons in the Tampa area are invited to see the show for themselves. Tickets are on sale at www.ticketmaster.com. Patrons can order online or call St Pete Times ticket information at (813)301-2500 (for group sales, call 813/301-6900) or visit the St. Pete Times Forum ticket office. Adult admission for the two-day cham- pionship is $25, $20 for seniors, and $10 for children (children under 2 are free). One ticket is good for attendance at both days of the event (Ticket prices for one day are $18, $15 for seniors, $5 for children and free for children under 2.) The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship is the largest prize money dog show in the world, with VETERANS SHOW HOLIDAY SPIRIT The Nassau Humane Society, 671 Airport Road near the Fernandina Beach airport, has lots of pets ready for adoption. The adoption fee is $80 for dogs and $65 for cats. This helps cover the medical treatment that has been completed (such as, spay/neuter, tests for HW, FELV, parvo, worming, shots and flea treatments). If you are interested in adopting please stop by or call the shelter at 321-1NHS or 491-0122. The society is always look- ing for volunteers to join its "Paws and Claws" group. Dog people are needed to "Stroll with the Strays," to teach the adoptable dogs to walk on a leash and follow basic commands. Cat people are needed to "Cuddle the Cats" and get them used to being handled by people. This makes them very adoptable. Volunteers are welcome Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Spend the day or 30 minutes. There are always dogs looking for a walk or a cat that just wants to sit with you. If you have any questions, call 321- 1NHS. CATS ANGELS PHOTO BY MARY BLOOM, AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB "Mick," a Kerry Blue Terrier (with handler Bill McFadden), just prior to being crowned the 2002 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Champion. cash and prizes totaling more than "Coco." $225,000 to be awarded. The The American Kennel Club national champion will win $50,000. (AKC), founded in 1884, maintains The last "Best In Show" winner the largest registry of purebred and national champion recipient dogs in the world. Its rules and was Champion (Ch) Cracknor regulations govern more than Cause Celebre a Norfolk 16,000 canine competitions each Terrier commonly known as year. HELPERS The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10095 and its Ladies Auxiliary were busy over the holidays trying to help Santa. Their first project was a donation of "Shoe Boxes" to the Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child program. Each year hundreds of thousands of "Shoe Boxes" filled with school supplies, toys and personal hygiene items are collected and then distributed all over the world to needy children. Franklin Graham, son of the Rev. Billy Graham, is the president of the organization. The post and auxiliary collected food from the members and then distributed 12 food baskets to area families needing a little extra help. They did not forget the veterans in the VA Hospital at Lake City. They furished 25 "ditty bags" fifed with canteen books, socks, Christmas cards for them to send to their families and personal comfort items. They also fumished food and entertainment at the Dec. 19 Christmas party. Each patient in the hospital received a "ditty bag" furnished by the VFW Posts and Auxiliaries in District 6, Duval, Nassau, Clay and St. Johns counties. The last project was the adoption, for Christmas, of the 11 (9 male and 2 female) veterans at Day Spring Village. Each received at least three gifts. The post and auxiliary also sent six boxes to service members In Iraq. Greater Nassau Women's Center pregnancy care center :: E O SERVICES OFFERED: Free Early Pregnancy Testing Post-Abortion Counseling & Confidential & Compassionate Peer Support Groups Counseling/Support Abstinence Education Educational information regarding Community Referrals Pregnancy; Adoption Information Maternity & Baby Clothing, Supplies & Referrals; and Abortion & Furnishings CENTER HOURS: Mon,.Tues & Wed lOam-2pm Thurs 5prn-8pm Closed Fri, Sat & Sun. -27S *e oc, eiaciiaBacFL303 942498-904.21208-90.321-2.02(AX DON'T FORGET OUR DINNER FOR 2 Every Tues., Wed. & Thursday Special Price, Inclusive of Bottle of Wine A-<^:i~yt t 3 C RE I p ..a : Sunday Brunch ,Imelia Inn mining lkoom llam -2pm *. Fresh Local Seafood + Incredible Ocean View ** Made-to-Order Omelets + Mouthwatering Homemade Desserts 4+ Complimentary Glass of Champagne* Now Only $25 for adults all inclusive $15 for children 4-12 all inclusive Everyone Welcome! Call 321.5050 for reservations *champagne served after 12 noon *,ImeUia Isand Planttion FLORIDA'S PREMIER ISLAND RESORT" k0 V/MC/AX/DIS A0 Cancervolunteers needed The American Cancer Society needs volunteers in Nassau County to transport patients to and from local treatment centers and physicians' offices. Volunteers are also needed to staff the local cancer resource center at First Coast Oncology. Call 249-0022. Cancer patient resources The American Cancer Society - Nassau Unit Patient Resources Center is located at First Coast Oncology, 1340 S. 18th Street, Suite 103. This center provides cancer patients in the Nassau County area with a loan closet for wigs, bras and breast prostheses as well as educational materials and support information. Please call 277-2700 for an appointment Mentors needed Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Nassau County needs qualified volunteers to mentor children in school and the community in a one-on-one relationship. Little Sisters are also needed. Call 261- 9500 or stop by 516 S. 10th Street, Suite 103. SAT assistance FCCJ offers a coaching pro- gram for the Scholastic Aptitude Test that can raise students' scores, strengthen academic skills and not break bank accounts. A time commitment of about 25 hours at flexible times costs $35. Call the North Campus at (904) 766-6708. Nursingvolunteers needed The Florida Department of Health Volunteer School Nurse Program is recruiting active and retired nurses with Florida nurs- ing licenses to assist with student health care needs in Nassau County schools. Training is pro- vided to become a volunteer school nurse. For information call the coordinator, Theresa Isaac, RN, at (904) 277-7280, ext. 244, or e-mail theresa_Isaac@doh.state.fl.us. Care for kids 'Florida KidCare offers low- cost health insurance to children without insurance and parents whose children meet the income guidelines. Eligible families can obtain health insurance for chil- dren ages birth to 18 at $15 or less per household per month. Call 1-800-290-0532 or check www.floridakidcare.org. Court volunteers needed The Guardian Ad Litem is in critical need of volunteers who will become part of a court pro- gram to represent the best inter- ests of innocent children. Call Beverly Toney at (904) 630-2702. Make-A-Wish The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida is seeking volunteer wish granters. Responsibilities include being properly trained, visiting with the children and their fami- lies to gather information and maintaining contact with the fam- ily up to the wish granting date. Volunteers are also sought to assist with fund-raising, day-of- the-event activities and special event committees. Contact Richard Jason Bock at (888) 874- 9474 x201, e-mail rjbock@wish- central.org or visit www.wish.org. MercyShip Memorial United Methodist Church is seeking volunteers to help build personal transporta- tion vehicles for handicapped persons. The vehicles are sent overseas by to areas where there is a desperate need. You'll be taught the skills you need, i.e., welding, drill press and grinding operations. If you would like to help, call Bob at 321-5657, Jack at 261-5691 or Roxanne at 2614095. Taste Amelia's Best Seafood! Serving the freshest seafood, and more, in a casual family-friendly atmosphere. Nightly 5:30pm 10:00pm -Public Welcome- Call 321.5050 for reservations *dlmelia Island Plantation FLORIDA'S PREMIER ISLAND RESORT h6tsS ) Firslit il 'l Hiigij A\nii. Ii ll.ind l i i'14 K.r ; M ^ N; - .1% ZXA Af tX .: : = Hi, I'm Shadow and I've got a great story to tell. It starts last October when my mom, my sister, my brother and I were in a cage at Animal Control, sick with upper respiratory infections. Along came some Cats Angels who took us and 26 other kitties to another place to care for us till we got well. They got us all tested, spayed and neutered, vacci- nated, the works you could say, just all fixed up! I was the shy one, that's why they named me Shadow. First my friendly brother got adopted, then sister Juliet right after. My mom, Stacey, went home with some really nice peo- ple. They came from Georgia to-the new Cats Angels Shop & Adopt thar's not reallv3 open yet, but has served as our cat home for the past few months. Yeah, it's right there on Eighth Street next to Best Friends Cards & Gifts, next to Huddle House, across from Taco Bell. The shop will be open for real in mid January and is looking for volunteers to help, so call 321-2267. But let me finish my tale, because last Saturday the wonderful Angels took me and a bunch of other kitties all the way to Rhodes Furniture in Orange Park. Those ladies worked so hard, setting up tables and cages, with our food and lit- ter, but bless them, my for- ever family came and found me that day! Not only did I get my New Year's wish that day, but 21 otheif Cats Angels kitties gt adopted too! 2005 might be the "Year of the Cat." STARS PET Max, a male, 7-month-old, 18 pound red and white ter- | rier is playful, happy and will put a smile to your face! He is great with other dogs i and kids. I Save the Animals Rescue Society, Inc. works to find homes for abandoned and/or mistreated animals from Nassau County. The adoption fee is $125-$200, which helps to cover veteri- nary expenses. STARS does not run a shelter. Animals are fostered by STARS members until a suitable and caring home is ..- ._ .. found. ... .a STARS needs new foster homes in order to rescue adopt@starsofamelia.org, or more animals and increase by calling (904) 491-3107, adoptions. or writing to P.O. Box 893, For more information, Fernandina Beach, FL contact STARS at 32035. Open f1157 e Last Year it Was The Hemi Give-A-Way Find Out TH IR 14 9Sweepstakes TONIGHT (JANUARY 5"T) 8:00 PA (Hint: There's a Key Involved) . SATURDAY $5 PITCHERS OF BUD OR BUD LIGHT * AUCE WINGS $8.95/PERSON * 12-4pm NIGHTLY SPECIALS Sunday $5 Lobsters I lam-1Opm. AUCE WINGS l-6pm Monday Pasta Night Tuesday AUCE Fried Popcorn Shrimp & Fish Wednesday AUCE Wings 4-8pm Thursday Steak and Bake Friday & Saturday Alaskan Snow Crab Legs $5.95/lb. (All Specials Dine-In Only) ei V 1 I [MR MdAI'll- I1l [:-- 1-Il 4 *l,44 PEOPLE Continued from 5B calendar, featuring photos of Amelia Island, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday at Angels' Porch Cafe, 708 Centre St. Hors d'oeu- vres and refreshments will be served. Joining French will be her brother, Joe, who will also be sell- ing copies of his film, "The Wake," which has won numerous awards at film festivals nationally, includ- ing New York, Colorado and Key West. (DVD-$20, VHS-$10, cal- endars $5.) Auditions The Jacksonville Symphony Chorus, now at mid-season in its 20th anniversary year, is enlisting new singers. Auditions for the Jacksonville Symphony Chorus will be held Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. at Jacksonville University in the Phillips Fine Arts Building, Room 220. Singers interested in auditioning should phone (904) 354-5479, ext. 271, or inquire online at www.jaxsymphony chorus.org, for audition informa- tion and to schedule an audition appointment. Genealogy course The Amelia Island Genealogical Society is present- ing a beginners' genealogy course. It includes, Introduction to Genealogy and AIGS on Saturday; Records (Part A), Jan. 15; Intemet genealogy, Jan. 20; Records (Part B) Jan. 22; Resources, Jan. 29; and a class trip Feb. 5. Sign up at any Nassau County Public Library branch or call (904) 261-6450. Course fee for AIGS members is $5 and $20 for non- members, which includes a one- year AIGS membership. Classes will meet from 10 a.m. to noon at the Femandina Beach Police Station, community room, 1525 Lime St., except for the Jan. 20 class, with that location to be announced. NEIT WEEK SACmeeting The regular School Advisory Council meeting will be held at 2:45 p.m. Monday in the Southside Elementary School cafeteria.. Parents and the com-, munity are invited to attend. Newcomer's coffee The Newcomers Club of Amelia Island will host a coffee on Jan. 13 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The club is open to all women. Join the group for the many social and charitable events that high- light the year. Potential new mem- bers desiring more information on the coffee, other activities or gen- eral information, call 261-4718. Free health lecture Nassau Health Foods will host a free lecture, "Digestive Health and Detoxification," at 7 p.m. Jan. 13. Eileen Gebbia, a representa- tive of ReNew Life Clinics, will dis- cuss how impaired digestion, intestinal toxemia, candida and parasites can lead to chronic dis- ease. Leam how lifestyle changes, nutritional modifications and intestinal cleansing can lead to weight loss, increased energy, mental clarity and vibrant health. Nassau Health Foods is locat- ed at 1722 S. Eighth St., Femandina Beach, in the Amelia Plaza. Call 277-3158 for informa- tion and to reserve a seat. The Military Officers Association of America, Mayport Chapter, will hold its annual instal- lation dinner at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 13 in the Ocean Breeze Conference Center, Naval Station, Mayport. The guest speaker and installing officer will be Capt. William E. Knehans, USN (Ret.), President, Florida Council of Chapters, MOAA. Additionally, Knehans will present the annual 5-Star Chapter Award to the Mayport Chapter. All military officers, active, retired and former officers, their spouses and guests are invited to attend. For reservations, contact Ann Froehlich, (904) 646-0944. For all other information, contact Lt. Ron Henderson, USN (Ret.), (904) 241-3490, or e-mail arbyh @ comcast.net. Visit the website at mpmoaa.org. Lama talk A public talk, "Developing a Compassionate Heart," will be given by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche, a high Lama of the Karma Kagyu Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, Jan. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the FCCJ Kent Campus, 3939 Roosevelt Blvd., main auditorium. Suggested donation is $10. Everyone is invited to attend, no reservations necessary. Art classes Bill Maurer will offer a begin- ners' watercolor workshop starting Jan. 14 from 2:30-5 p.m. Call 261-8276 or pick up a syllabus at Barwick Studio, 4 N. Second St., Femandina Beach. Sketching sessions will be organized upon request. Sketching will be done on location in historic downtown Femandina. Railroadiana show Model railroad buffs are invited to attend the 29th Atlanta Model Train and Railroadiana Show 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 15 at the North Atlanta Trade Center in Norcross, Ga. There will be more than 300 tables of railroad collectibles as well as a "Thomas the Tank Engine" layout. Also on display will be the Lou Sommers 'N Gauge layout. Admission is $6 for adults. An early buyer pass is $20. Children under 12 are free. For information call (770) 279- 9899 or e-mail Phil Cross at crossrails@earthlink.net or Charlie Miller at RRshows@aol.com. COMING UP Jungles'exhibit "Jungles," an exhibition by nature photographer Frans Planting, opens Jan. 20 at the Southeast Museum of Photography at Daytona Beach Community College and features more than 40 photographs from Lanting's book Jungles. It runs until April 29. Lanting, whose work appears in books, magazines and exhibi- tions across the globe, has docu- mented wildlife and man's rela- tionship with nature in environ- ments from the Amazon to Antarctica. The opening reception will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Jan. 20 at the museum. Lanting will pres- ent an illustrated lecture from 7- 8:30 p.m. in the Goddard Theater on the Daytona campus of Daytona Beach Community College. For information, call (386) 506- 4475 or visit www.smponline.org. Men's Newcomers The Men's Newcomers Club of Amelia Island will hold its January luncheon meeting at the Femandina Beach Golf Club at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 20. The speaker will be Foy Maloy, publisher of the News-Leader. He will talk about the News-Leader as a community newspaper and important local issues. All men are invited. Tickets are $11 in advance and $13 at the door. For reservations, call Bill Gorski at 904-261-7839. Fair meeting The Northeast Florida Fair Association will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. on Jan. 21 at the fairgrounds in Callahan. Refreshments will be served. New4-H group Parents looking for a fun activi- ty for their children between the ages of 5-18 may bring them to the Family Education Center/Full Service School on Felmore Road in Yulee on the third Friday of each month for 4-H meetings. There is no cost to join 4-H. Dates scheduled are Jan. 21, Feb. 18 and March 18, all from 3:30-5 p.m. The group will be selecting a club name and electing officers. If you have any questions, contact the Nassau County Extension Service at (904) 879-1019. Lunch with Donna Hicken First Coast news anchor Donna Hicken, will be the guest speaker at a benefit for the Nassau County Regional Library and Performance Center at noon on Jan. 21 at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. Tickets may be purchased in advance at all Nassau County Public Library branches. They are $35 for Friends of the Library members, $40 non-members and $45 at the door. For information, call 277-7365 or visit read. nassau.lib.fl.us. Robert Bumrns night Anyone of Scottish descent, or who wishes they were, is invited to Robert Bums night on Jan. 22. Call Barb at 491-0145 or Nancy at 206-2211. Speed dating Meet interesting singles from Jacksonville and surrounding areas in a series of mini face-to- face "dates." The next session is Jan. 24. Register online at www.Pre-Dating.com/jacksonville- or call Chris at (904) 583-0231. E-mail: chris@pre-dating.com. Shellfish feast The Amelia River Waterfront at the foot of Centre Street will be the site of the Super Shellfish Feast during Super Bowl XXXIX weekend. From 5-9 p.m. Feb. 4 and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Feb. 5 fans can feast on shrimp, clams, oys- ters, blue crab, stone crab, and other seafood delights. There will WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 5.2005 AROUND TOWN News-Leader AMELIA ARTS CENTRE ANNOUNCES SEASON The Amelia Arts Centre (First Baptist Church) presents its 2005 program series, beginning with "A Salute to Benny Goodman" at 8 p.m. Jan. 15 featuring the Dan Levinson Quartet with Molly Ryan, vocalist. Other programs include: Feb. 16, "Nassau to Nashville" at 8 p.m. Feb. 16-17, in-school clinics introducing children to bluegrass and country music. March 5, a "Broadway Evening" at 8 p.m. featuring John Margolis from "Bagdad Cafe," appearing on Broadway in 2006. March 22, Millennium Brass Quintet at 8 p.m. Apni 4, Loston Harris Jazz Tno at 8 p.m. May 6, Fiesta in the Park, 5-9 p.m., with singing, dancing, food and fun. Featuring Veronica Ortega and the Ballet Folklorico de Mexico. Tickets are available at the Amelia Arts Centre (First Baptist Church), March6 Burette, Golf Club of Amelia and First Coast Community Bank (14th Street and Yulee branches). Ticket are $35 reserved area, $20 general seating, $10 back sec- tion (first floor and balcony) and $120 for a Passport Series (choice of 4 concerts, seating in reserved area). For ticket reservations call 491-7676. be crab races, music, dancing and a shrimp boat parade. The event is organized by the Shrimp Producers Association and the Amelia Island-Femandina Beach-Yulee Chamber of Commerce. For information call Janie Thomas, executive director of the association, at 261-6615, or Sandy Price, special events coor- dinator with the chamber, at 261 - 3248, ext. 100. Rota/y Ball The ninth annual Rotary Scholarship Ball will be held Feb. 18, 2005, at The Ritz-Cariton, Amelia Island. The cost is $125 per person. Tickets may be pur- chased from any Femandina Beach Rotary Club member. The Femrnandina Beach Rotary Club awards about a dozen col- lege scholarships annually to Nassau County high school sen- iors. Since 1992, more than 90 stu- dents have received college scholarships totaling over $167,000. The Rotary Ball raises funds for the scholarship program, as well as Take Stock In Children and the Boy Scouts. Visit www.net-magic.net/rotary/ for more information or call 277-8985. Golf tournament The first Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Golf Tournament is set for Feb. 21 at the Royal Amelia Golf Club, Amelia Island Parkway. Shotgun start is noon for the Captain's . Choice/Handicap. Stay to enjoy an authentic low-country boil. Make a hole-in-one and win $25,000. Cost for a round of golf and dinner is $90 per person. Sponsor a hole in honor of one of the chamber's musicians or to announce support for the festival for $100. Signage on the course will be provided. Invite a guest to meet you for dinner for $20. The tournament is limited to 72 play- ers. A "Deluxe Package," which includes hole sponsorship, golf and dinner for a foursome, plus eight tickets to the evening's third annual 'Valentine's Day Concert for Music Lovers," is $720. Call the festival office at 261 - 1779 for reservations. Contact Doug Bailey, 261-9828, for addi- tional information. REUNIONS FBHS Class of 1985 is plan- ning a reunion. If you would like to help or have information on a classmate, call Arlene Rowland- Scott at (904) 753-8774. The Peck Alumni Association Third Peck Grand Reunion will be held Aug. 12-14, 2005. Names and addresses are needed for many former students. Contact Beverly Rice Hall at ZHBARICE@AOL.COM with any information. The alumni meeting is held the second Saturday each month at 2 p.m. It is open to anyone who is interested in participating in the planning of the grand reunion events. SPECIAL EVENTS The Friends of the Library, Fernandina Beach, will hold a book sale March 4-6 and is accepting donations of books for adults and children. All proceeds will support library programs and services. To make a donation or to volunteer to help with the Friends of the Library, call Betty Dickson at 321-0238. The Amelia Island Museum of History will offer several Elderhostel programs through March 2005. They are open to seniors age 55 and older. Each lasts five days and covers the sto- ries of Amelia Island's history and includes guided field trips and other activities. Separate pro- grams are available which incor- porate history with nature and birding tours of the island. All meals are included in the cost. Call the museum for information, 261-7378, or visit http://www.elder hostel.org/welcome/home.asp. BRASH (Building and Renovating Affordable or Substandard Housing), a private nonprofit community organization, is ready to build three homes from $110,000 to $125,000 in the city of Femandina Beach. This is a pilot program to help provide affordable housing and is not for investors. Qualified buyers are needed. Call 753-2377 for information. * A monthly drawing will be held at Armoires, Etc., 1667 S. Eighth St. in Femandina Beach, to bene- fit local American Cancer Society patient services and pro- grams. Visit Armoires, Etc. to pur- chase $2 tickets for a chance to win a prize on the last Friday of each month. Area businesses are invited to join in. For information call 261-8283. The law offices of Dan. W. Armstrong, PA., will be provid- ing wills to local senior citizens of limited means in coordination with the Nassau County Council on Aging. Contact Christy Martin at the Nassau County Council on Aging at 261-0701. For additional information, write to Dan Armstrong, Esq., 501 Centre St., Suite 103, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034, call 277-3333 or visit www.danarmstrong.com. The Nassau County Junior Miss program will be held this month. The program is looking for high school seniors to participate. Contestants will be judged in interview, evening wear, talent, fit- ness and academics. Winners will receive college.acholarship. -., . money and the new Nassau Junior Miss will go on to compete in the Florida Junior Miss program the last week of February in Tallahassee. All state winners will compete at the national program in June in Mobile, Ala. For information contact Jean Schreiber at 491-0796. The pro- gram is also in need of volunteers and donations to the scholarship fund. Nassau Habitat for Humanity is eager to establish rosters of volunteers to build its houses, including on the West Side of the county. Call (904) 277-0600. Volunteers are also needed to help select and assist prospective homeowners. * The Amelia Arts Academy, 516 South 10th St. inside the Peck Center, offers a variety of programs. For information call 277-1225. The academy also is seeking volunteers to assist with outreach, communication, office activities and ushering/hosting. Call Susan Grenewald at 277-1225. 0* * All seniors are invited to get together for bingo at the Jane Adams House, 1550 Nectarine St. in Femandina Beach, from 9:30-11 a.m. Wednesday. Coffee, breakfast snacks, nice people and great prizes. Call 261-9494. DOWNTOWN The Fernandina Farmers Market, North Seventh Street, is open from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each Saturday. The market features farm- fresh produce including tomatoes, squash, cucumbers and seasonal fruits and vegetables, freshly baked goods, fresh local shrimp, salads, gourmet dishes and desserts as well as tropical indoor plants, mixed bouquets, garden flowers and shrubs and herbal bath products. Admission is free and parking is available. For more information or if you're interested in becoming a vendor, call Jan Smith at 491- 4872 or visit www.femandinafarm- ersmarket.com. Toddler program hours at the Nassau County Libraries are: Fernandina Beach: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday; Callahan: 10:30 a.m. Monday; Hilliard: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday; Yulee: 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Story times are: Fernandina Beach: 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, call (904) 277-7365; Callahan: 3:30 p.m. Monday, call 879- 3434; Hilliard: 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, call 845-2495; Yulee: 3:30 p.m. Thursday, call 548- 4467. Toddler programs require adult attendance. Children 10 years and under require parental/guardian presence in the library building. People with disabilities requir- ing special accommodations can call 277-7365, or the Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771 at least five days prior to the pro- gram date. The Amelia Island Museum of History Ghost Tours are held every Friday afternoon at 6 p.m. Tours start at the St. Peter's Episcopal Cemetery. Stroll with your guide down the historic streets of Fernandina and enjoy the stories, tales, and architecture of Fernandina during the Golden Era. Centre Street Tours are held every Friday and Saturday at 3 p.m. Tours start at the Railroad Depot and end at the Florida House Inn. The museum, 233 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach, is open for self-guided tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. For information call 261-7378. The museum offers discount- ed rates for admission of $3 for active duty military and their spouses and family (with I.D.). Children under 10 are admitted free. COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Call the Fernandina Beach Parks and Recreation Department at 277- 7350 for information about the fol- lowing community activities. (Also, please see the sports section for information on the city's special sporting events.) Classes: Clogging: Thursdays at Atlantic Center. Beginners' class from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and interme- diates from 7:30-9 p.m. $25 for city residents, $27 county. Call Jency at 261-2808. Co-ed exercise class: 6:30- 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday at MLK Center. Computer training: Six one- hour classes (5 people per class) for $40 at the Peck Center Computer Room. Register for classes at the Atlantic Center. Call instructor Jan Cote-Merow for information and class times at (904) 583-2870. Karate: Shotokan karate for A i ages six and up with instructor Jerry Williamson. Class time is 3:30-4:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday at Atlantic Center. $40 for city residents and $45 county. Uniforms available through the instructor. Line dancing: Mondays at Atlantic Center. Beginners' class from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and advanced from 7:30-8:30 p.m. $25 for city residents or $27 coun- ty per month. Family discounts available. Call Jency at 261-2808. Yoga: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursdays at the Atlantic Center. $30 for city residents and $32 county for two-month session or $5 for single class. Senior citizen activities: Meet and Greet: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. second Wednesday at Atlantic Center. Bring a covered dish. Transportation provided from MLK Center to Atlantic Center. Bingo: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesdays at MLK Center. The Nassau County Council on Aging features daily activities. For information call Debra Davis, nutrition manager and activities director, 261-0701. Youth programs: Pre-school/Pre-K Daycare: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Atlantic Center. Ages 3-5 (must be 3 and not turn 5 by Aug. 31, 2004). Full-time daycare: $75/week city residents; $80/week non-city residents (chil- dren must bring their own lunch- es). Pre-school hours: 9-11 a.m. Monday through Friday. Pre- school/pre-K only costs $35/week city residents, $40 a week non- city residents. Camp Amelia After School Camp: Monday through Friday, 2:30-6:30 p.m. at the Atlantic Center. Ages 5-12 (must turn 5 by Aug. 31, 2004). $40/week city residents ($30 additional siblings) and $45 non-city residents ($35 additional siblings). Drop in rates: $13.50/day city residents. $15 non-city residents. Half-day of school camp hours are 12:30- 6:30 p.m.; full day off from school camp hours are 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (additional $6.50 added to weekly fee for full day of camp for city residents, $6.65 for non-city residents). Transportation provid- ed from Southside, Emma Love and Atlantic Elementary schools bus #309. Before School Care: Monday through Friday school days from 6:30-7:30 a.m. at the Atlantic Center. $20/week city residents; $25/week non-city residents. Transportation to school included. 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The Classified Ad Deadline for Wednesdays is 5:00 p.m. Monday and for Fridays is 5:00 p.m. Wednesday 100 ANNOUNCEMENTS 204 Work Wanted 403 Financial-Home/Property. 606 Photo Equipment & Sales 619 Business Equipment 800 REAL ESTATE 813 Investment Property 858 Condos-Unfurnished 101 Card of Thanks 205 Live-in Help 404 Money To Loan 607 Antiques-Collectibles 620 Coal-Wood-Fuel 801 Wanted to Buy or Rent 814 West Nassau County 859 Homes-Furnished 102 Lost & Found 206 Child Care 500 FARM & ANIMAL 608 Produce 621 Garden/Lawn Equipment 802 Mobile Homes. 815 Kingsland/St. Marys 860 Homes-Unfurhlshed 103 In Memoriam 207 Business Opportunity 501 Equipment 609 Appliances 622 Plants/Seed/Fertilizer 803 Mobile Homes Lots 816 Camden County 861 Vacation Rentals 104 Personals 300 EDUCATION 502 Livestock & Supplies 610 Air Conditioners/Heaters 623 Swap/Trade 804 Amelia Island Homes 817 Other Areas 862 Bed & Breakfast 105 Public Notice 301 Schools & Instruction 503 Pets/Supplies 611 Home Furnishings 624 Wanted to Buy 805 Beaches 850 RENTALS 863 Office 106 Happy Card 302 Diet/Exercise 504 Services 612 Musical Instruments 625 Free Items 806 Waterfront 851 Roommate Wanted 864 Commercial/Retail 107 Special Occasion 303 Hobbles/Crafts 600 MERCHANDISE 613 Televlsion-Rbdio-Stereo 700 RECREATION 807 Condominiums 852 Mobile Homes 865 Warehouse 108 Gift Shops 305 Tutoring 601 Garage Sales 614 Jewelry/Watches 701 Boats & Trailers 808 Off Islahd/Yulee 853 Mobile Home Lots. 900 TRANSPORTATION 200 EMPLOYMENT 306 Lessons/Classes 602 Articles for Sale 615 Building Materials 702 Boat Supplies/Dockage 809 Lots 854 Room 901 Automobiles 201 Help Wanted 400 FINANCIAL 603 Miscellaneous 616 Storage/ Warehouses 703 Sports Equlpment Sales 810 Farms & Acreage 855 Apartments-Furnished 902 Trucks 202 Sales-Business 401 Mortgages Bought/Sold 604 Bicycles 617 Machinery-Tools-Equip. 704 Recreation Vehicles 811 Commercial/Retail 856 Apartments-Unfurn: 903 Vans 203 Hotel/Restaurant 402 Stocks & Bonds 605 Computers-Supplies 618 Auctions 705 Computers & Supplies 812 Property Exchange 857 Condos-Furnished 904 Motorcycles 905 Commercial THE NEWS-LEADER SERVICE DIRECTORY Is LOCATED ON PAGE 3C S 102 Lost& Found LOST DOG Female, black, medium to long hair, approx. 40 Ibs. Name "Lady". Lost vicinity Highland St. on New Year's Eve. Frightened by fireworks. Please call cell #753-2389 or home #261-0130. If you have lost your cat or dog, pis check both animal shelters. The Nassau Humane Society facility is located at 671 Airport Rd. (next to the airport), & the County Animal Shelter, 86078 License Rd. in Yulee (next to the drivers license bldg.). FOUND on Beech St. in November. (2) very sweet male dogs, tan & white. Turned in to animal control. Please claim to avoid being put to sleep. (904)277- 0838 J 104 Personals I PREGNANT? Considering Adoption? We can help. We specialize in matching families with birth mothers nationwide. Toll free 24 hrs/day (866)921-0565. One True Gift Adoptions. www.onetrueglft.com. FCAN DIVORCE $175-$275* Covers children, etc. Only one signature req'd. *Excludes gov't fees. Call weekdays (800)462-2000 ext. 600 (8am-7pm), Divorce Tech. Established 1977. FCAN IS STRESS RUINING Your Life? Read DIANETICS by Ron L Hubbard. Call (813) 872-0722 or send $7.99 to Dianetics, 3102 N. Habana Ave., Tampa, FL 33607. FCAN LOCAL COLLECTOR seeking to buy U.S. coin collections. Top dollar paid. One item or entire estate. (904)277-3809 evenings. 105 Public-Notice I All Real Estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or the intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. The News-Leader will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. If you believe that you may have been discriminated against in connection with the sale, rental or financing of housing, call the United States Department of Housing and Urban Oelp en i-1r'1 1 (800)696"e -, ur .,r tre r.ee.rng Impaired 1(800)927-9275. 201 Help Wanted ACCOUNTING MGR. for F.B. office. Opening exists for person with creditunion/banking experience. Hands-on, shirt-sleeve position. Excellentsalary/benefits. Email resume to: pcarroll@8flagsfcu.net CARPENTERS & FRAMERS 2 positions available now. Good pay & bonus. Call (days)206-1287 or (evenings)277-8171. HMS-HOST: Leader in Food & Beverage Facility at the Jacksonville Int'l Airport Seeking full time Cooks & Bartenders. We offer great pay, benefits, 401K, paid vacation & sick days, advancement opportunities, educational reimbursement program & free parking. Apply in person at the Budweiser Brewhouse in the main terminal of the Jax Airport. If you have any questions, please call (904)741-0040. (DFW/EOE/M/F/D/V) MEDICAL ASSISTANT Nassau Primary Care, an affiliate of Baptist Health, is currently seeking a full- time Medical Assistant. Requirements include one year of family practice experience; good commu- nication and customer service skills; and knowl- edge of back office proce- dures, waived lab and patient assessment. Selected candidate must be willing to be crosstrained. For consideration, please apply online at: www.e-baptisthealth.com, or fax resume & cover let- ter to: 912-882-2691. Baptist Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. I 201 Help Wanted 201 Help Wanted 201 Help Wanted I I 201 Help Wanted 204 Work Wanted HMS-HOST: Leader in Food & Beverage Facility at the Jacksonville Int'l Airport Seeking a full time Supervisor for the Budweiser Brewhouse. We offer great pay, benefits, 401K, paid vacation & sick days, advancement opportunities, educational reimbursement program & free parking. Apply in person at the Budweiser Brewhouse in the main terminal of the Jax Airport. If you have any questions, please call (904)741-0040. (DFW/EOE/M/F/D/V) Part-Time Advocate/Counselor Micah's Place, Inc. of Nassau County Is in need of a Shelter Advocate, part-time, flexible hours. Responsible for crisis counseling, case management & assisting with general needs of the shelter. Must be able to work overnights & weekends. HS diploma or.the equivalent. Experience working with victims of domestic violence and/or crisis situations preferred. Please send resume & salary history to Micah's Place, Inc., P.O. Box 477, Yulee, FL 32041 or email to micahsolace aae@bellsouth.net. Micah's Place is a Drug-Free Workplace. Drivers: CDL-A required Start 2005 Off Right! Guaranteed Home Every Weekend! 3 Immediate Openings. Avg. 2777 ml./wk. Students OK. New Pay Package! Jacksonville terminal 877-428-5627 www.ctdrlvers.com AMELIA ISLAND SERVICES has part- time & full time positions available in both our landscape & janitorial departments. Some weekend work is required. Transportation required. Competitive wages. Apply in person at 5174 First Coast Hwy., Suite 3 between the hours of 9am & 2pm. UP TO $4,000 Weekly Exciting weekly paycheck. Written guarantee. 11 year nationwide company now hiring. Easy work sending out our simple one page brochure. Free postage, supplies. Awesome bonuses. Free information. Call now (800)242-0363 ext. 3800. FCAN RN'S needed FT for home care at Community Hospice of NE Florida We offer competitive salaries and flexible benefits package. Send resumes Attn: HR, 4266 Sunbeam Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32257 or local Yulee office for an application. Fax: (904)596-6061. www.communityhospice.com EOE/Drug Free Workplace HOUSEKEEPER Full Time: Bed & breakfast seeks full time housekeeper for varied duties including guest services & kitchen help. Housekeeping experience required. Non-smoking. Negotiable wages. Send resume with references to Fairbanks House, 227 S. 7th Street, Fernandina 32034. Drug-free workplace. CSR II/ADMIN. ASST. POSITION - available at First Coast Community Bank. Banking experience required. Fax resume to :.FWP/E4E Wendy's Now Accepting Management Applications for the Yulee & Hilliard Locations. APPLY WITHIN ATTENTION ANGEL THE RITZ-CARLTON AMELIA ISLAND Come Join Our Team Positions Available in: Culinary Stewarding Food & Beverage Rooms Catering Valet Parking HOURS OF APPLICATION Tues. 2-7pm Wed. & Fri. 9-11am, 2-4pm Please call to schedule appts. outside of application hours. EMPLOYMENT HOTLINE 904-277-1076 Direct Line 904-277-1054 EOE/DFWP DRIVER Covenant Transport. Excellent pay & benefits for experienced drivers, 0/0, Solos, Teams & Graduate Students. Bonuses paid weekly. Equal opportunity Employer. (888) MORE PAY, (888)667- 3729. FCAN HOUSEKEEPERS WANTED Experience desired. Apply in person at Amelia Rentals, 5211 S. Fletcher, Fernandina Beach. (904) 261-9129 GOURMET GOURMET Is now accepting resumes for, the following: Sous Chef, Cook, & Servers. Drop off resume at 1408 Lewis St. or.fax to (904)261-8040. Local Tractor-Trailer Drivers Needed Immediately Requirements: Class A-CDL 2 years verifiable experience Clean MVR Call 1-800-392-4957, ask for Sue Robbins. TELLER/MEMBER SERVICE REP. for F.B. & Callahan offices. Credit union/banking experience required. Excellent salary/benefits. Email resume to: lgamble@8flagsfcu.net or fax (904)261-9916. Pool Tech I Position Open Exp. a plus, but will train. Must be able to work weekends & holidays, and have valid driver's license. 225-8336 DRIVERS/OTR-TANKER looking for professional drivers., New 2005 equipment, top pay, bonuses, Prepass & EZ Pass, Rider Program & much more. North American Tank Lines (866)748- 6285. FCAN NAPA AUTO PARTS seeking full time driver. Apply 1485 S. 8th St. No phone calls. NOW HIRING! Servers Cooks Flexible schedules, full-time and part-time,. Great pay, bonuses, meal discounts and more' MVF, E O.E. 'Apply In Person Only 9-11AM or 2-5PM 642 E. State Road-200 Femandina Beach, FL Landscape Installation, 'Maintenance, and Irrigation Positions Available Immediately Good drivers license & drug free workplace. Apply at 474431 E. State Road 200 (AIA) or phone 261-5040. LEADMAN & LANDSCAPERS NEEDED - Must have experience. Transportation required. Call (904)321-0543 or come by 1410 E. Oak St., Fernandina Beach. MECHANICS (2) needed for busy shop in Callahan. Must have own tools & drivers license. ASE certified helpful but not required. Call Bob (904)879-6410 days or (904)879-6481 eves. DEPENDABLE STABLEHAND/GROOM - Full time or part-time. Experience necessary. Reliable transportation. Call (904)491-5166 MTS is hiring for: LOADER OPERATOR with land clearing experience. Must have a valid DL with 2 years verifiable experience. Drug free workplace and benefits, medical,- dental, paid vacation. Contact us at 261-3902 or 2424 Russell Rd., FB, FL. WEEKEND HOUSEKEEPING ASSISTANT Great job for student. Assistance needed with laundry & dishes on Saturday & Sunday at busy bed & breakfast. More hours may be available after school. Call 277-0500 for appointment for Interview. P/T Dental Asst. Needed Send or fax resume to (904)261-8181. Office #(904) 261-6826. Hours 9am-5pm. Dr. Robert Friedman, 2896 S. 8th St., FB, FL 32034 Morale, Welfare & Recreation Dept. aboard Subase Kings Bay is now accepting applications for a Recycling Facility Manager, full time with benefits. For application information please contact the MVR personnel office at (912)673-4583 or 8672. Wendy's Yulee Location Now Hiring for Day & Evening Shifts. GREAT PAY and FUN A ATMOSPHERE! 904-.48-0108 AXIA Public Relations and Marketing - is hiring an associate in downtown Jacksonville. PR exp. required. More info: www.axiaprm.com. Please no calls. QUALITY HEALTH of Fernandina Beach Full time positions available: (2) Housekeeping positions, (1) Laundry Aide position, (1) Dietary Aide position. Experience required. Pay depends on years of experience. Apply in person at 1625 Lime St., Fernandina Beach. EOE/DFWP STYLIST Clyde's Gals, a salon, now hiring., (904)491-1660 INDIANA COMPANY has new contracts in GA & FL & is seeking drivers to deliver motor homes, busses & trucks. You will be most successful if you possess a CDL B & have a small tow vehicle. Backhauls avail. Check, us out at qualitydriveaway.com or contact recruiting at (800)695-9743. FCAN Earn $$$ Helping MDsa Process medical claims from home. Call the Federal Trade Commission to find out how to spot medical billing scams. 1(877)FTC-HELP. A message from the News-Leader and the FTC. EQUIPMENT OPERATOR NEEDED - Skid/mini excavator experience necessary. Must have valid Class D Florida license. Call (904)491-4383. THE RFTZ-CARLTON AMELIA ISLAND Now Offering a Signing Bonus For the Following Positions! Culinary $ Varies Housekeeper $9.42 Utility Steward $8.45 New Employees will receive: $250.00 after Ninety Days an additional $250.00 after Si.% Months IOLiURS OF APPLICATION Tues.'27pm Wed. & Fn. 9-I r. 2 -4pmr Call :* ', i. dulet' pptlipnJ ei .a , OUtSI t ,It ,.sid jf i f,-l .t i ttI, . EMPLOYMENT HOTLINE 904-277-1076 EOE,DFWP $1500 WEEKLY GUARANTEED Now accepting applications. $50 cash hiring bonus guaranteed in writing! (888)318- 1638 ext 107. www.USMailingGroup.com. FCAN ADVANCE YOUR DRIVING Career - Increase in pay package. Contractors & company needed. Flatbed-Refrigerated- Tanker. Over-the-road. Some regional. Commercial driver's license training. (800)771-6318. www.primeinc.com. FCAN ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for F/T & P/T machine operator at an industr'l waste treatment site. Send resume to: LCG, 1417 Sadler Rd., #222, FB, FL 32034, ATTN: Roger or stop by the UPS Store by Publix, ask for an LCG application. Full Time or Part-Time Office Manager Wanted Answer phone, data entry, sales. Please call (904)261-8883. ACH/ATM/CREDIT CARD REP for F.B. office. Credit union/banking experience required. Excellent salary/benefits. Email resume to: lgamble@8flagsfcu.net or fax (904)261-9916. WE HIRE TOP NOTCH PEOPLE NASSAU COUNTY, FL & KINGS BAY, GJ CLERICAL-CUSTOMER SERVICE ACCOUNTING-DATA ENTRY TECHNICAL-ADMIN. *Temp,Temp-to-Hire & Full-Time Jobs * Great Customer Service Skills a Mustl q Good Benefits EOE/M/F/V/H Please Call ,, Dee or Mary 904-261-5004 www.satillatemps.con Serving North Florida & -South Georgfa"sTt-e1981 r 6198 stF 7/23 p WP~~il NASSAU COUNTY Timber Creek Plantation From the 5170s Grand Opening. Visit our new sales center, tour three new model homes and make your new-home dream a reality. This beautiful wooded community offers large homesites, 14 dynamic floor plans to choose from and, with easy access to 1-95, a quick commute to Jacksonville. Planned amenities Include a community pool and family recreation area. From 1-95. exit A1A heading west Communitv is 1 m. on left (904) 225-2581 ,:' NASSAU COUNTY Cartesian Pointe VIP priority list now forming Visit Timber Creek Plantation for more Information. Featuring a playground and baseball field, this family-oriented community Is close to Intracoastal Waterway, popular Amelia Island and Jacksonville via 1-95. Rapidly growing Nassau County offers great schools, shopping and an array of golf courses. Exceptional new-home value I dilna From 1.5, exit A1A heading west. Community is 1 mi. on left. (904) 225-2581 T .. . TzBHOME FINDING KB CENTER. Discover your new-home finding power. Homeflnding help from start to finish. Call to receive a free credit analysis, (866) 596-6813 P ~Q~BEDIT1~ For a free mortgage analysis and a free credit report, call 888-KB-HOMES. klbhomei.com A ;E tY REALTOR0 Cooplration Wolvomes, Sales office hours: Tues.-Sat", l0am-.6pm; Sun., Mon., 1246pm r7,R1 u,.flIA ,1 IUI'Mill ,I' I'wHE II I Fuf% -R. '. -,I eh',t ',.If., Fill ...'NAo.,a ..aI- T% % r'f II Ir i lg',liN..i I En.!,,,.r-I.rr 111,,,1 5 amp y. rl ,, 1,,,l, 1. 31h Ol- #1111 H A.ra ~ ~ rnr~,ue pl~f. N% N.. .J~, 1 .. 1....e5 '11j, 0 j pk.. 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EOE/DRUG FREE WORKPLACE I 2c WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5. 2005 DECLASSIFIED News-Leader Find The News-Leader on the World Wide Web 201 Hel Wanted r w .fbnewvsleader.com 1 1 Hep Rm1 Read the news. .e-mmall the staff, check the EXPERIENCED GRADE PERSON Must classlfleds. or subscribe to V/ be able to grade around houses with a Florida's Oldest Weekly Newspaperl s skid steer tractor. Must have a good driving record for past 3 years. We are a j~i.-w... "Think I'll let th CURTISS 304 SR 200/AIA, Fernandina 1 www.lasserrerealestate.com info@lasi i ........ ...... ta. i .. .a.. RARE 4 ACRE ESTATE TRACT - Sprawling marsh view with tidal creek access. Century oak trees, horses allowed. A great place for relaxation, comfort & serenity $500,000 WATERFRONT ON ISLAND Deep water with dock on Egan s Creek off Oak Marsh Drive. 3BR/2BA with wood-- burning fireplace Nice private lot over- looking Ft. Clinch State Park. $675,000 PIRATE'S WOOD Many lots, various areas. From $42,000. Call Today! OVER 1.5 ACRES IN YULEE - $44,500 DEEP WATER LOT on NASSAU RIVER $535,000 2BR/1.5BA MOBILE HOME off Pages Dairy Road. $68,900 GREATLOT! 50'x125' (+/-) Oceanview lot, 3600 block of S. Fletcher. $499,000 CONDO LOTS Up to 10 units. Two blocks to of Amelia Woods.$3 rd Geat Opportunity! DUPLEX LOT ON FIRS AVENUE 75x200+. IJ fFay Close in 2005. at native land agent be my guide." H. LASSERRE RATATE, Beach,FL32035 261-4066 serrerealestate.com n-7 CRACKER HOME L,3ta-[d in a premier loca- rion ,:.1 NE FL/SE GA. I rr.c,,..astal Waterway Iront i ith 2700 exposures f rrmai:h & river views. ,7 >. SF home with 640 5F ..:rrage house. Autrhnrtic architecture in a top n:.tch setting. Buy ri: ra in time for the Super B.:.,l' $2,995,000 =ln DEEP WATER HOME on Nassau River Road. 100' on Nassau River, d.'ck with 2 boat lifts and water. 4BR/3BA home in good condition. Excellent fishing and .% u'. Room to build new home while living S ir, existing home. i.' .i L $550,000 4~4. ~. RENOVATE THIS!, Gutted home 2 blocks from Centre Street, outside Historic District, across from proposed city parking lot. Zoned IM grandfathered as a duplex, ready for decorator/renovator's touch. Riverview. $205,000 UNUSUAL COUNTRY HOME Built with New England post & beam type construction. Great barn, garage with work- shop. Over an acre with 4 ft. chain link fence. Lots of pretty trees in front yard with great area in rear for gardener. This is truly a special, not average, home for a special buyer that can appreciate post & beam construction. $196,000 #32178 S. YOUR BEACH COTTAGE located in a rapidly growing area of the beach. Oceanview from deck. Nice rear yard, inte- rior very nice with new floors & carpet. 1,650+/- SF, 3BR/2BA. $459,000 Great for your cottage or your new residence! 1515 So. FLETCHER Wonderful ocean- view home. Elevated deck, very close to access to the beach, nice atrium at entry. Not on a crowded lot. 3BR/2BA very nice beach home. Not in a high rental area. $695,000 A-FRAME BEAUTY 3BR/2BA, approx. 2,707 SF 2-story A-frame home on Laffitte's Way in Pirates Wood. 28x18 MBR, porch, 30x16 bonus room. Must see! Only $205,000. #30717 OCEANVIEW LOT Just a block and a half from the beach. Lots of trees and a low use access for seclusion and privacy. Pick your builder. $285,000 FA : 6oLVAS Du-mm'sue JI1 U.S. 17 NORTH .- 2 acres with DWMH, 3BR/2BA plus a steel frame workshop. Commercial potential. $250,000 15 CITY LOTS 31D and Fir Streets. Zoned DM and R2. Good for town- home, duplex or industrial. $337,500 WATERFRONT LOT - Off Hecksher Drive in gated commu- nity. $675,000 OLD TOWN Peonia. $284,500 4 OCEANVIEW LOT -Just a block and 1/2 75' OCEANFRONT LOT - from the beach. Lots of trees and a low use On South Fletcher. $895,000 access for seclusion & privacy. Pick your ! builder. $285,000 45 ACRES ON THE BELLS RIVER Great exclave development, church retreat or campground or home. 10ftm w e r NASSAU RIVER FRONT- 100' w/deep water. -- drug free workplace. All interested parties should call (904)261-5040 for appointment. THE FLORIDA TIMES UNION Route Carriers needed in the Yulee/Fernandina area. Call (904)225-9170. PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITY Come join our team of professionals. Nick Deonas Realty Is seeking energetic Real Estate Agents. For a confidential appointment call (904)277-0006. NIGHT AUDITOR part-time Fri/Sat only. Must have recent night audit exp. & ref's. Background check req'd. Fax resume to 491-4910, Hampton Inn & Suites. Fernandina Security Officer "D" lic. req'd. PT/FT. Pd. wkly. Exc. benefits. Fox Security, 7999 Phillips Hwy., Ste. 305, Jax. (866)299-0540. Lic. #AB2000006. I 204 Work Wanted 302 Diet/Exercise I TRACTOR WORK GENERAL, slab fills & pad build. Skid steer & excavator. Call for quote. (904)556-1876. HOME HEALTH CARE NURSE will sit with your family member. Works well with people, licensed in state of Florida. Call (904)321-2405. CHIMNEY SWEEP Is your fireplace and chimney clean and safe, or is it a fire hazard? Let us decide. Call Lighthouse Chimney Sweeps, 261-8163. DAN'S TREE WORK Over 25 years experience. Trimming, topping & take down. Insured. Free estimates. (904)206-4294, (904)583-3583 S 206 Child Care P/T Day Care/Babysitter in my home for 2 yr. old & 4 yr. old, one day per wk. Ref's preferred, background check, valid DL & reliable transp. $75/day. 277-4192 OTHER DIETS NOT WORKING! Try Herbalife. Let us show you how. Call (904)491-0103. 1306 Lessons/ClassesI LOOKING FOR SOMEONE to teach my 2 children guitar lessons in my home. Call 556-1506 or 261-2961. 403 Finance Home/Property AS SEEN ON TV $ All Your Cash Now $ Program. FL company offers best cash now options. Have money due from settlements, annuities or lotteries? 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In- shed 4 edrooms 4 bat trees, 3BR/2BA mobile home, fenced yard and ground pool has been completely refurbished. 2700 sq.ft., garage and numerous storage shed. Very private property! $229,000 0#33060 upgrades! $1,535,000 $145,000 #33061 Virtual Tours Available at www.TaylorEdwards.com U Lr 2...... COURTYARD HOM E S STARTING AT $414.000 CALL FOR PHASE III INFORMATION! PRE-CONSTRUCTION PRICING NOW AVAtA 1 .A [ ithe premier rn.kiniti d J'vriiper >iln .\An hii.i l ,Ls n i, I. iiror Pi h i k I .trii'.-ii I, i,.,w i'llvnig new hn.llloe- Ior ,i Ill -,iI" Pr .i-r'r .il i ti al I K-.I, h fl., Pt, rn'c. n, .til J .lult n ,rn I:v ui ill .il, iiiinoh i icks. will lt hJ ,.11 [lit .i ieiit:110 A nicliai h.ain i.i,* t lIcr ,n. l ,in ttr. 0 I ,h' h.-i1,. , ifl tc l ai ml ll lc -i T mn kiti t.ii a .in d L .,isu rty..rd 1 1 10 4 1 li Fip I 114 xbicl lloorplinsa .ire urn. ntJinvs .,il.iblI Call Summer Beach Realty at 800-322-7448. 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Ask for Rachel (904)277-8147. 601 Garage Sales PLANTS, BAKED GOODS, gift baskets, misc. Items. Sat. 1/8, 8am-12pm. 96014 Sea Winds Dr. (south end of Clinch Dr.) YARD SALE 362 Otter Run. Sat. 1/8, 7am-? GARAGE SALE Sat. 01/08, 8am-noon. Lofton Pointe Subd., Yulee (across from North Hampton). Hoover vacuum, computer, computer armoire, sterling silverware, & more. YARD SALE Fri. & Sat., 9am-lpm. Dryer, men's, ladies' & children's items; & much more. 318 Cashen Rd. Cancel If rains. ESTATE SALE Wed. 1/5 thru Sun. 1/9. By appt., (904)491-8781. Lots of furniture: bedroom, living, dining, etc. Thomasville, Sherill & other fine furnishings. MOVING SALE Sat. 01/08. 168 Marsh Lakes Dr. Bedroom sets, dining room sets, outdoor furniture, tools, dishes, linens, & much more. 10am-3pm. GARAGE SALE Sat. 1/8, 9am-3pm. Baby items, and much more! 861671 Worthington Dr. (Pages Hill Subdivision). 'I 0 It WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 5,2005 CLASSIFIEDS News-Leader 3C 601 Garage Sales I YARD SALE Unusual items. Dealers welcome. Sat. 01/08, 7am-? 1458 Clinch Dr. HUGE YARD SALE Clothes, dishes, pictures, house decor, Christmas decor. Everything must go! All stuff like new! No junk! Fri. 1/7 & Sat. 1/8, 8am-? 2140 Angle Rd. [ 602 Articles for Sale NEED FURNITURE? 2 arm, 4 side mahogany Chippendale din rm like new cond., oak coffee tbl, blue Ithr sofa w/2 end recllners, blue/burgandy love seat, some antiques. Call Barbara 261-3854. REBOUNDER/PERSONAL TRAMPOLINE - Original $300, sell for $175. Like new. Have carry case, hand rail. Call (904)321- 2490. CARROM GRAPHITE FOOTBALL TABLE - New, still In box, $500/OBO. Call (904)556-9248. We at the COUNTRY BARN wish you a wonderful New Year. We will host an auction this Friday, 7pm. Corner Pages Dairy Rd. & US 17, (904)225-0491. We are taking Items for consignment. Mattress & Box Set Queen Size $125. Still In original plastic. (904)484-6177 602 Articles for Sale | Side-by-side refrigerator, $150. 4- drawer file cabinet, $50. 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Refrigerators & freezers. Kish's (904) 225-9717. We buy window A/C's. 1611 Home Furnishingsi MOVING SALE Bedroom set, $650. Black sofa set, $600. Kitchen table, $50. Computer desk, $50. Ent. center, $50. (2) beds, $100/ea. Bedroom set, $250. W/D, $400. Call (904)261-5062. HAVERTY'S BEDROOM SET Queen bed & large mirrored dresser, $250/ea. Large armoire, $300. Call (904)277-5672. KING SIZE MATTRESS Stearns & Foster, 4 mos. old, 13" thick. Real bargain, $250. Call (904)491-1327. USED FURNITURE Sofa, table & chairs, dressers, & much more. Island Treasures, 1104 S. 8th St. (904)261-8887 BED Brand New QUEEN SIZE Mattress Set $125. (904)484-6177 1611 Home FurnishingsI BED KING SIZE Mattress Set. New in plastic. Must Sell $175. (904)484-6177 613 Television Radio-Stereo FREE 4-ROOM DIRECT SYSTEM - includes standard Installation. 2 mos. free HBO & Cinemax. Access to over 225 channels. Ltd. time offer. S&H. Restrictions apply. (866)500-4056. FCAN 1614 Jewelry/Watchesl EMERALD PENDANT 72.32 appx. ct TW in 14K gold AIG appr. Incl. @ $14,200, will take best reasonable offer. Serious inquiries only. 583-4560 1615 Building Materials| METAL ROOFING Save $$$. Buy direct from manufacturer. 20 colors in stock with all accessories. Quick turn around. Delivery available. Toll free (888)393- 0335. FCAN 1 618 Auctions I WE'RE BACKI Every Sat., 7pm. 850532 US17 (across from old Term. Bag). ALL new merchandise, prizes. Consignment items accepted. 225-0521 or 504-7674 j01 Boats & Trailersi 14' Deep V Alum Smoker Craft 25HP Honda 4-stroke w/elec start, new trailer, fish finder, 2 down riggers, night running lights, Bimini top. $3200/OBO. 491-1851. 1705 Campers & Supplies 2002 HY-LINE PREMIER 32' TRAVEL TRAILER 2 electric slide outs, leather interior, washer/dryer. Very clean. Extras. $16,000. Call (904)225-1945. HOMELESS ANIMALS... THEY'RE DYING FOR A 2ND CHANCE. Adopt A Companion Todayj. A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE NEWS-LEADER . PALM III REALTY Ii 39,y,YUU 23971 Creek Parke Circle MLS # 33731 3BR/2BA. Beautifully landscaped Flora Parke home with screened-in pool. $199,400 Brand new home in Meadowfield subdivision. MLS # 33514 3BR/2BA. Approx. 1,696 SE $212,900 $187,900 3493 Hendricks Road Forest Ridge MLS # 33093 4BR/2BA. Condo/Townhouse. 1,930 SF, plenty of privacy on MLS # 33576 2 BR/1.5 BA. oversized lot. Walk to the beach. Arnie Zetterower REALTOR ' 904-415-2686 az@Palm3realty.com $159,900 83181 St. Mark Trail MLS # 33459 3BR/2BA. Home is in Lofton Creek. 1,520 SF, fireplace and privacy fence. r--* *-.-^ Z $424,900 86142 Eastport Drive MLS#33564 4BR/3BA. On golf course in North Hampton. Many upgrades including crown molding, jacuzzi jet tub and much more. Green Meadows Lane 3716 Cayman Circle MLS # 33605 4BR/2BA. MLS#33682 4BR/2BA plus S1bonus room. Beautiful Nassau All brick home in Callahan on Lakes Home on I acre, with wood 2 acres of useable land. floors, granite countertops, Plenty of privacy, custom cabinetry & much more. * Estate Size Lots in North Hampton with Marsh Frontage. One lot is approx. 2 acres $475,000 and one lot is approx. 1.4 acres $375,000 -- or purchase both lots and have almost 3.5 acres for your estate. * Commercial Piece in High Traffic Area. Approx. .5 acre lot has 149' of frontage on 107 Old Nassauville Road. Location has great exposure. $450,000 MLS#33586 .$79,900 HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM KATHY WHITE & GERRY CLAREI ' RF/AMK( Professional Group 303 Centre Street ":. Suite 102 . Fernandina Beach. FL 32034 Children's www.eamelia.com miracle Network* 904-321-1999 for information on: Ready to invest in the following? Call A House in Kings Ferry .............. A House in the City of Fernandina Beach ................ $170,000 A House on the Green in Meadowfield Bluff ............. $225,500 *A Decorator Cottage near Historic Fernandina Beach .... .$269,900 A House in the Country on 8 Acres.................. $359,900 A House on the Lake near the Ocean ....................$428,000 *A House with a View in Old Town ..................... 499,975 A Villa on the Atlantic Ocean ......................... $1,707,000 Additional building lot with house. Also Available: New construction $125,900 & up, Lots of Lots ... Near the beach $114,900, Near deepwater with views $275,000 & up, On deepwater... $250,000 ... with dock and extra lot ... $575,000 SERVICE DIRECTORY I ALTERATIONS od" oarI NYofi r evie APPLIANCES ED'S WAREHOUSE SAVE $$$$ Washers. Dryers, Refrigerators Reconditioned with Warranty Appliance Parts Delivery Available. US 17 1/3 MI. 5. of A1A (Behind Car Wash) S MALEDSTRAW JOHN'S BALED PINE STRAW Locally Owned & Operated Home Delivery 277-0738 Flounder Gigging Charters www.flounderglgglng.com USCI Captain Mac Daniel 804-277-3050 CLEANING SERVICE HONEY DO'S CLEANING 8 HANDYMAN SERVICE Licensed, Bonded & Insured Homes Condo's Rentals Offes We Do WinVdows Inside & Out Cleaning CALL CATHY DURANCE PERFECT CLEAN, INC. * Bonded, Insured 1 T.- Please Call Us At 753.3067 -=- HOMES CONDOS *OFFICES CONCRETE rNICK ISABELLA, INC, Color and Stamped Patios, Driveways, Sidewalks, Slabs Now doing Concrete Overlays and Concrete Staining 261-3565 FREE ESTIMATES L LICENSE #694 A CONCRETE RESURFACING I&D (ON(REIEh IDEIUIIFAI6EI EPOXY COATING -\\ SPECIALIST S&D can give your floor a new lease on Life with the application \ of an Epoxy coating giving it a S Terrazzo like appearance. 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Sales Service Repair *Irrigation *Landscape *Lawn Maintenance *Outdoor Lighting *Drainage *Tractor-Loader Work *Sodding all types Quality work since 1987 Design Installation Renovations Call for Quotes or Service 261-5040 Southeast Lawn & Maintenance Call us for your Free Estimate (904) 225-9566 LLUXURY LANDSCAPE "For The Luxury You Deserve" RESIDENTIAl.& COMMERCIAL LAWN MAINTENANCE *SPRINKLER SYSTEMS LANDSCAPING FERTILIZING SHRUB TRIMMING * MULCH or PWIESTRAW * FALL CLEAN-UPS * FRE ESTMIES Over 10 Years of Professional Experience (904) 225-5730 OFFICE (904) 484-2508 CELL Manley's Renovations Master Carpentry Interior & Exterior Trim *Siding Decks Ceramic Tile Painting -,Framing SAdditions Over 30 Years Experience Manley Deloach 904-491-8449 www.manleysrenovations.com License #07-302 CAMELIA Atlantic ISLAND Custom GUTTERS Exteriors NOW INSTALNG Screen Room and Pool S NOW INSTAWNG Enclosures SCREEN ROOMS Florida Rooms 6" Vinyl Siding 6" Seamless Hurricane Shutter Aluminum Gutters Replacement Windows Now Accepting Major Credit Cards 904-321-1968 Office -- ,--,,.... 904-206-1334 Cellular LICENSED & INSURED Lowell & Renee Duster (904) 261-1940 Licensed & Insured Locally Owned & Operated NEW & USED CARS Hersche Reynolds Chris Lowe Sales Consultant Sales Consultant CHEVROLET BUICK PONTIAC GMC 464054 SR 200 Yulee (904) 261-6821 PAINTING -VDDSPAI Quality work at reasonable prices No job too small or large * Licensed Bonded hiusied References Available FREE ESTIMATES 2 q9 AVAILABLE 5"*9'Z9lf STEVEN REECE PAINTING &, i (Formerly FresCo Painting) Licensed-Bonded-Insured ?. .7 For Quality Painting of [i ~ Interior or Exterior of SResidence or Office Call: A1 904.277-.2985 PRESSURE WASHING PRESSURE WASHING RAY O'ROURKE Houses Trailers Patios Driveways etc. Roofs Wood Decks Cleaned & Resealed FREE ESTIMATES 261-4353 ROOFING "Re.Roofing Is Our Specialty" Nassau County's Largest Roofing & Siding Contractor Serving Satisfied Homebuilders & Homeowners Since 1993 Re-Roofing New Roofing Vinyl Siding Soffit & Fascia 261-2233 Free Estimates L CCC-057020 CBC034461 s _ _TILE 1iAINTENANCE ^'ITRMIcA RCHARDSONk S 753-2457 ' Rainbow Tile & Home lemvice "Old Tile Liealfea"n Tile Installation Kepiacing Regrouting / Sealing Acid Wash Cleaning Recalling Bathrooms / Kitchens Interior / Exterior TOP SOIL -_J FRED LONG Top Soil Sand & Gravel Fill Dirt Hauling Tractor Work Bush Hog Grading TRUCKING (904) 261-5098 TRACTOR SERVICE 1 TQC. INC TRACTOR SERVICE Slab Fills & Final Grading 491-4383 e Aiakert re SLEE FLO/?/i Q "Never Settle for Shady Service" FREE ESTIMATES Tree Trimming live Removal Chipping Stump Grinding Haul-Out Cooking Wood Pickup & Deliver Available BucetjwrkAorlabl AFFORDABLE TREE SERVICE Trimning Removal Plante & Tree Installation "The Best ServiceAt The Best Price" Free Estimates Licensed BILL Insured (904) 845.3957 CONSTRUCTION ] HOME IMPROVEMENT 4C- WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 5,2005 CLASSIFIEDS News-Leader i.qq 904-261bl-3986b *- Toll Free 1-800-395-4517 1.l 1 E-mail: doncantin@watsonrealtycorp.com ., n. Ef01" Watron Keahy oRp6 REALTRS*: CELL 904-206-3701 DR. ED GREENE, REALTOR BROKER-ASSOCIATE NORTH .HAMPTON'S . Enjoy the amenities -INW of this outstanding community in this 4BR/4BA on a private cul-de-sac and the 6th fairway. Heated pool. large bonus room. surround sound. -- ----.----- 42" cabinets, .and so much more for only $449.000. Available 7 days a week 3321 SOUTH FLETCHER AVENUE FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034 Walson RealtyCorp REALITO. 904-261.-3980.OR 800-3$95r4517 EVENINGs: 904-225-8105 961687 Gateway Boulevard Suite 101A Amelia Island, FL 32034 904-261-46116 I1-800-940-6116 FAX: 904-261-9181. website: www.ameliarealtyinc.com Amelia Really e-mail: ameliarealtyibellsouth.net Gateway Commons I Gateway to Amelia .Courtyard Come Home style, remodeled to Summer Beach. and renovated in 2003. Unique Live and Play by the Ocean design with a and at the Golf Club of Amelia. S., heated pool, on Enjoy a World Class Sthe fairway. Five Diamond Restaurant A gourmet S kitchen with all at the fabulous new appliances. Ritz-Carlton, Amelia-Island. Large 3BR/3BA and a see-through fireplace in the Casual Living gathering room. If you like to entertain, this is the with an Elegant Flair! home for you. $750,000 MLS# 32177 with an ElegantFlair! This comfortable home on ! the 8' fairway features a screened lanai and lush walkway to the golf course. 3BR/3BA, den/living room and a separate gathering room with fireplace. $659,000 MLS# 33729 We're here when you need us. 7 days q weelc, Don Cantin, Realtor* & Don't Miss This South Island home in popular: Great Value in 3AresT Eachparcelis1.5acresandwill Plantation Oaks! 1,921 SF,. 3 bedrooms,'2 bath- be sold together or separately. Located in growing area. " rooms. $240,000 MLS# 33725 '- .$55,000eack qr $110,000 together. MLS# 33728 NormiNNorrrs i -I, ) r /' u '//f I / / 16 WatsonRealtCorp.REALTOE . 3321S. Fletcher Ave. uings Email NormaNormaNorris.com Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 naNorris.rom 583-7653 583-SOLD Ofnce: 904.2613986 Toll Free: 800.395.4517 mmaculate all-brick home in id\ EXCEPTIONAL WATERFRONT lic setting with large oaks and stun- HOME on the marsl~ and Lanceford ning marsh views. Quality con- Creek, all brick 3BR/2.5BA with struction throughout and location, study / 4th BR on 1.2 acres under location, location. majestic canopy oaks. This home Call for appointment. has it.all. Call for appointment. ON 6 WOODED ACRES IN CALLAHAN 3BR/2BA 'home set back from road. Room for horses, chain link fencing throughout. Priced to sell at $174,900. Better than new 4BR/4BA home Lovely 3BR/3BA, split floor Terrific newv 4BR/2BA. 2,295 sq.ft. on the golf. course in North plan in- Riverside -subdivision. home on 1.66 acres in peaceful Hampton. 3-car garage, wood Fenced 'backyard, screened country setting. Room for horses floors, Corian countertops and' porch. and a garden.' Choose your own many upgrades. REDUCED. PH*eedto sell at $199,900. carpeting and appliances. RETAIL & OFFICE COMPLEX First Floor Sq.Ft. Unit# 1,815 1,815 1,078 1,460 Sq.Ft. 2,115 2,170 Second Floor Unit# Sq.Ft. 201 202 203' 204 1,412 1,100 1,805 1,413 Gateway Commons I New Commercial Condos at Gateway to Amelia under construction. C-1 Zoning. Developer Starmax, L.L.C. Contractor Danis Construction. Design your own office space to your specifications. Located at the corner of Amelia Island Parkway & Gateway Boulevard. Excellent location & exposure in the heart of Amelia Island. Various sizes & locations available. WHY RENT OWN ITI First Floor Units from $2 14,965 Second floor units from $2 16,700 Pre-Constructions Available Unit# 101 102 103 104 0 it oI V -. . .- V -FIE... Watson Realty Corp. REALTORS*: 3321 South Fletcher Avenue 904-261-3986 Unique Opportunitg! Commercial property with triplex, Two city lots! Located on busy ~ 14 Street. $265,000 S .. ~ILS# 33677 - : J .| J VIM WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5.2005 CLASSIFIED News-Leader 5c 802 Mobile Homes 2.96 ACRES & an immaculate '98 dblwlde with 4BR/2BA, fireplace & detached workshop. $106,500. #33823 Karen Werling, RE/MAX Professional Group 1-866-437-8505. 1804 Amelia Island Homesj FOR SALE BY Owner Home in Arbours of Amelia. Large 3BR/2BA, 2-car garage, numerous amenities. Call (904)491-7628. FSBO 2/3BR, large lot. (904)335-0325, call after 7pm. AMELIA PARK 2500 s.f. home, 3BR/ 2.5BA, built 2001. 10 ft. ceilings, kitchen open to grand room, Jasper floor plan. $419,000 or $168/s.f. Wendy Lawson, The Edwards Company, (904)206-4253 3BR/2BA 1 car garage, new roof, exterior, stove. Nice private lot. Great rental potential. Won't last at $161,500. On the Island, 874 Curnutte. Please call 415-3948, 321-1143. FREE VIDEO CD "Anne Loves Amelia Island" No obligation call 583-0734 or visit http://AnneBarbanel.com C-21, John T. Ferreira & Son. Anne Barbanel, Realtor HISTORIC AREA 2-story, 3BR/2BA, Ig. utility room, completely renovated, CH&A, sprinkler syst., Ig. shed & 2-car carport. $265,000. 277-7128 or 753-3076 1 805 Beaches | SPECTACULAR OCEAN VIEWS from this 1.5 year new townhome. 2100+sq. ft., 3BR/2.5BA; 2-car garage, 2 porches. $675,000. #33921 Karen Werling, RE/MAX Professional Group 1-866-437- 8505. 805 Beaches [ OCEANFRONT PROPERTY Visit www.oceanfrontamella.com for a complete list, or call Bob Gedeon at Oceanfront Realty (904)261-8870. 5 806 Waterfront I WOODED WATERFRONT LOT IN BEAUTIFUL MARSH LAKES 1/2 acre lot backs to marsh and tidal creek. Access to ICW, pool tennis, 45 acre lake. Price reduced, $250,000. (904)277-7191. FSBO Waterfront Homes & Lots Call (904) 261-4066 for information. C.H. Lasserre, Realtor. 1807 Condominiums I SPECTACULAR OCEAN VIEWS 3BR/ 2BA, 4th floor, fully furnished, swimming pool, upgrades. $579,000. (904)277-4319 808 Off Island/Yulee I SPANISH OAK 3BR/2BA, 1630 sq. ft., 100X120 ft. lot, Ig. backyard. Home office. $17.7,900. Call (904)321-5460 or website: http://iquanta.com/home. FSBO 4BR/3BA split plan. 2050 sq. ft., garden tub, fireplace, Island kitchen, large corner lot. Needs some TLC. $115,000. (904)321-1968 OTTER RUN 4245 Summer Trace. 3BR/ 2BA, 1300sf, newly tiled thru-out except BR's. Great corner lot. Irrigation, water softener Included. $175,000. 277-2807 96865 BLACKROCK RD. 3BR/2BA, 1500sf, brick & cedar ranch style home w/fireplace. Brand new carpet, tile & paint inside & out. On beautifully treed 1/2 acre fenced lot. Asking $150,000. Bring all offers. (904)277-2993 For Sale Or Rent $82,500 or $850/mo. + $1050 dep. No pets. In Yulee. 3BR/2BA w/In-ground swimming pool. (904)225- 0718, Iv msg. Avail. Immediately. 3-MO. OLD HOME In Hickory Village, 3BR/2BA, 1411 sq. ft., many upgrades. Call Amanda or Mac (904)556-9405 or (904)548-0137. I 809 Lots I CALLAHAN 4 acre cleared residential lot off Stratton Rd. $125K firm. Contact Gary at (904)610-2857. SECLUDED PRISTINE LOCATION Adj. to Summer Beach Golf Course 190x150. $395,000. Call (904)277-4319. Pirates Wood Lots From $42,000. Please call C.H. Lasserre Real Estate (904) 261-4066. 12 ACRES HILLIARD 300 feet on US Hwy 1. $159,900. Brokers protected. (904)655-9315 MARSHFRONT 3/4 ACRE LOT in Jordon's Cove Subd. (off Blackrock Road). $130,000. Owner financing available. Call (904)261-2634. 810 Farms & Acreage I CASH FOR YOUR ACREAGE Call Wm. F. Sheffield, Inc., Realtors. JAX (904)724-8995 1813 Investment Propertyl 8-PLEX IN KINGSLAND, GA Rertal income $4000/mo. Price $450,000. Call (904)234-8986. 2 SEALED BID Acreage Auctions Bids due Jan. 10, 2pm. Abbeville, AL. 10% B.P. (800)942-6475. www.tranzon.com. Tranzon Hagen AL Lic. #1194. FCAN BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLINA Winter season is here! Must see beautiful peaceful mountains of Western NC Mountains. Homes, cabins, acreage & investments. Cherokee Mountain Realty GMAC Real Estate, Murphy. www.cherokeemountalnrealty.com. Call for free brochure (800)841-5868. FCAN 0 Alj. 'i ri- A A iT7~i"i*7:^K n*m AT ^ . ~ -- ~ w'~'~- CURTISS H. LASSERRE- IT 304 SR 200/AA,Fernandina Beach, FL 32035 0 4/ 2 1 / 66 wwwJasserrerealestate.com info@lasserrerealestate.cox6m 9 0 6T J 1. I 406 v COMvMERCIA~L or IfVESTMEf4T COMM _On I 45 ACRES ON THE BELLS 3.3 ACRES 32 RIVER Great exclave develop- SR200/A1A. Oi ment, church retreat, campground mercial sites on b or home. on Island. Sewer FIVE POINTS PLAZA Now Leasing Retail Space,fronting A1A for 1,200' to 6,000' Retail - Right by Applebee's & SteinMart. For Lease or Build To Suit. 64 ACRES ON AMELIA ISLAND PARKWAY- Available as 38 or 26 acre parcel. Good mixed use parcel. 800' HIGHWAY FRONTAGE on US 17 N. Total 12.5 acres. Between 108 and A1A. Will consider dividing. Frontage on CSX railway with spur possible. $848,000 APPROX. 3.7 ACRES--oear intersection of Bailey Road & details. $400,000 Great Assemblage Potential! -INTERSTATE 95 EXPOSURE Good assem- blage potential for medium-sized site. Corner location with good access. $395,000 IERCIAL OT island 1 FT. frontage on ne of the best com- high traffic corridor r available. IREAT CORNER LOCATION Pages Dairy Road & U.S. 17 two buildings, 4,000+ SF on an acre of space. Call for details. Lots of parking. Owner will refi- nance. $299,900 3.06 ACRES ZONED CHT -Just north of 1-95 on US 17. Owner Highly Motivated! Many possible uses Warehouse Storage, make your business here Assemblage potential DRASTICALLY REDUCED!! $199,900. US17 Location perfect for small business or office, approx. 1/2 mile north of A1A. $185,000 YULEE MINI WAREHOUSE- Close to 100% occupancy. Opportunity to grow your own self storage facility or add new retail/office. 575' on U.S. 17, total 3.5 acres +/-. Warehouse on approx. 2 acres. -- -- .--7 _. IFind The News-Ls- E.eadr a the f ovrld WidMe W2 feb www.bnw1s..evdr.omU Reack thre'wa -anm e t-mmIe stat0 208e". c ct (-te ci:M-plIfUwR~, or aubMjscrlEf to FINrSeWSa COadet Wwmkly NIMwwIpfMri For the Discriminating Few...Sunrises from Heaven Ovrokn tem giicn tati ca n Ie ui fu A el a SI sl n B e cI Carlton Dunes, the exceptional private golf club community just north of the world renowned Ritz Carlton Amelia Island. These exceptional oceanfront condominiums are splendid examples of the luxu- ry environments for which Amelia Island is known. Carlton Dunes is truly the "Best of the Best" on Amelia Island oceanfront living. Two villas to choose from starting at $2,000,000. Contact Craig today for a private viewing. 303 GBN N|Ame fCRA BENNETT '. 'i I w. '* I. . I4IC'Professional Group Centre St. #102 lia Island, FL 32034 Office: Fax: Mobile: Toll Free: 904-321-1999 903-321-1888 800-979-1998 Srig AllofAm laI an 3-story town floors, granite 3BR/3BA, 3,200 CARLTON DUNES home, stone Oceanfront 4th floor beautiful countertops. ASE Dock to Intracoastal. $1,650,000 MLS# 33083 CARLTON DUNES Oceanfront 2nd floor. Many extras. Virtual tours on Realtor.com $1,750,000 MLS# 33152 condo. Large square footage. See virtual tour on Realtor.com. $1,800,000 MLS# 33562 HARRISON COVE Lot 22. Under construction. Includes membership to the Golf Club of Amelia Island. $418,900 MAIN SALES OFFICE SUMMER (800) 322-7448BEAgH (904) 261-0624 Amelia Island, Florid CALL ANY OF OUR SALES AGENTS MARCY MOCK ENRIOUE IGUINA ANDREW SANDS BRENDA SLATER a CARLTON DUNES PENTHOUSE The epitome of luxury, oceanfront unit with southern exposure. $2,100,000 MLS# 32541 BEAUTIFUL INTRACOASTAL TOWNHOME MAIN SALES OFFICE RUMMER (800) 322-7448 EACH ^ovu; ^^ (^ ^ulB REALTY (904) 261-0624 Amelia Island, Florida THE VILLAS Mediterranean style townhome. 3BR/3BA, 2,100 ASE. Many upgrades. $520,000 MLS# 33199 CARLTON DUNES Expansive oceanfront views, 3,322 SF, gorgeous appointments, very private. Community dock. Golf Club of Amelia Island Membership included. $1,125,000 MLS# 32730 Includes extra garage. $1,950,000 MLS# 33596 CALL ANY OF OUR SALES AGENTS MARCY MocK ENRIOUE IGUINA ANDREW SANDS BRENDA SLATER 5456 First Coast Highway Amelia Island, FL 32034 Beuiu vsa wityufo I evn AllofAm laI anI LUXURY AT ITS BEST LUXURY AT ITS BEST Summer Beach is our address not our boundary! Summer Beach is our address not our boundary! a !, p I I 5456 First Coast Highway Imelia Island, FL 32034 6C WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 5.2005 CLISSIFIEDS News-Leader 7 You can get SAME DAY DELIVERY of the News-Leader every week, delivered by the US Postal Service. Directly to your home or business. See page 2A for more details. . ANNEBARBANEL= COMMITMENT Broker-Salesperson *"Striving to be the Best when only the Best will do" S. PLEASE CLL FOR NIY FREE VIDEO,/CD .,-- "Annie Lores Amelia Island" John T. Ferreira & Son, Inc. 5i Centre Street (904) 583-0734 Ame1 a li la nd. Florida 1-800-940-8951 ext. 12 website: http://AnneBarbanel.com I HE OCEAN IS JLST SIEPS.%%% -%! rceci ,.'are .' ni urti rev ito the ;..sin n11AL p%.'-.Ii a, are Sarn..lpFirr ..rplei. Gre.,t .e'l' irie 15" Prseen of5'itil %sumrmer Be3%. is oilciar~e from the %li -fom kitcere. tarint, roosm .&. un. 'jet, I ipgraoe. include eleuator .it prone Cranre c,'uniei;. tlreploice rtle flost-& Leritril j,: $799.000 #3337-1 HOME OF DISTINCTION Oer 3,7110 SF of ming nh pace ,Aiih 4BR 3 5BA rhi' litiing boast 7 balconies for s cenic lake or marh Sies -iumer kitchen, tile in dining room rand kitchen Builer's pantr% and maogni-cent arched %indo" in great rooni Gated conimunit ,aith tennis jnd s, iniming $549.000 e 'rs3 CUSTOM BRYLEN HOME Picture perfect. thi, Grand Ca.man plan offer- J-IBR,3BA and o'er 2.80t0 SF Hirdnood floors in LR. DR and great room. crronn molding. rire ceil- ing. %%et bar, and olfice'tudN. Gourmet kitchen. spilt floor plan %ith screened porch overlooking the lake $540.000 aaai2 A VIE\\ OF THE MARSH -O0er BUILDER'S BRIGHT IDE\ Thi, C'URY & SALTMARSH ORIGl- 2.i)n SF in this 4-BR 4IBA home in -on to be ,ompleied 2-st.i 3BR 3 BA NAL 3BR2 5BA. Enjo. resort Lanceford Creek Plantation Brick irme offer eparaTe diong r..,m o nh m st ltI ing in this 2,350 SF home construnlion uith a coquina froni. Iing rooar. nd farn,l ro..m or erl,.,,okn: ith 12 ft. ceilings & o0 ersized hurd ood floors. on a large lo[ like 2tor, por.heson. garage Granite countertops in r. hh h -, mi..lding r in fo).er liing' dinir'g S gm an, ttp i arri, Tthe sireci trom the raei.uh. 4'e n kitchen. tabbh e\terior. gated com- hbd & bath a.ould mrake a .rear in- room: id rcn iir, u ,b h, -smn,.n, ntinti it si'. im s tennis. l o ', -le G.ated cormmurnil, er,,ni $.t48.0filn :*r.-, Call today to see plans! $49:9.000,4 a ,' $430.000 u -Ji LO\\ COUN TRY COTTAGE GORGEOUS COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Y welcomee home to this 3BR.'3 5BA MARSH \ E%\ LOT ON AIA FOR LINDER $300,000 charmer nearing completion. Overlooking Lanceford Creek. Zoned Commercial General Can Open floor plan. tle floors and Nicel. treed and le\el. this lot is be used as office, retail shops. etc. cro%,n molding in fo.er. dining just awaiting the home .ou hate Call me for the list of uses Ne" room and master bedroom. always wanted Locatled in O sret roof. $290.000 #323.'3: L...aCd in a gjited oiT.n].niiurn[t ba .a dktd ,onim.niUInit. -oielinLi Bi price on.1il.--Slae. Road200. S iih %. Inmil lirl Jid ctnnir sinnimin' pool & tennis court $365,500 ,3-$- $349.)000 '35-i Exc elusive Listings Living at Amelia Island Plantation offers a whole new lifestyle and no one knows this community better than we do. We offer the best selection of homes, homesites and villas on Amelia Island. And, this is just a sample listing. More terrific properties are available. Available Homes 56 Laurel Oak: Location, location, loca- 23 Oak Point. F-rliEc t..r p.acErful urreiai 7 Red Maple: Discover the definition of tion! This charming 3BR/2BA patio home in this beautiful marshview 3BR/3BA home serene living in this 33BR/2.5BA home on a fully wooded lot is great for comfort- located in the Oak Point community of Long located on the Oak Marsh golf course with able living. $429,000 Point. $720,000 approximately 1/2 acre lot. 55 Marsh Creek: Take pleasure in the pictur- 52 Laurel Oak: This 3BR. 3B.. 2- 2 SandhllCrane: L.ocaool. on omirl.:.ic eir esque view of the 15" fairway of Oak Marsh story home with 2,386 SF under roof to a greenbelt, this modem, one-of-a-kind extends across the back ofth is 3BR/3BA home has a floor plan for comfortable liv- home with 3BR/2.5BA is privately tucked l.iedid on I lrCr Cr. Rod 1It$53.000 ing. $515,000 away & surrounded by nature. $889,000 49,U. : 8 Sound Point Discreetly tucked among the oak trees 58 Laurel Oak: It's close to the beach, the Club, the I' itr.. lmi ih..m, h:.im.i) I ?. .., ,',,', and the Intracoastal Waterway is one of the finest Tennis Center, and has easy access to A1A through ing, this spacious floor plan frames magnificent wooded homes with a southern exposure. Once inside this the Plantation's north gate. This 3BR/3BA, 2-story views. This 3BR/3BA home has an abundance of space and handsome 4BR/5.5BA you will find a; open, flowing stucco spec will have a comfortable floor plan and charm. The large great room has 13 ft ceilings, surround floor plan.$2,700,000 includes a 2-car garage. $598,000 sound, a wet bar, and a beautiful fireplace. $845,000 102 Snow) Egret: 'iu a ll )11 .,, 14Harrison Creek: This5BR/5BAhomeis t5 hlka'aWikir 1-i.- h, ,11'14A'N..i r., IM -t. ....i Plantation living in this sweet southern a unique and quiet retreat perfect for fami- and nestled in a forest of stately oaks. Offers a large kitchen with, charm 3BR/3BA home located on Marsh ly gatherings. Entering through swing granite, solid maple and the finest appliances. Spacious master Creek Road. Let this home charm you with gates into the courtyard, you can enjoy with forest view and private porch. Master bath indudes lacuzi, its special features, storage and magnifi- your heated pool in privacy $1,725,000 graniteandoakeatu. Librasyisintimatewithfireplaceand cs- cen views. $13l,0tom bookcases. The fine details, glass elevator, 3 fireplaces, 2 lauin- cent views. $1,325,000 dry room, make thishome a must see. $1,90,000 ,fImelia Island Plantation' Peal estate Sales 800-597-8108 904-277-5980 Visit our website at www.aipfl.com/realestate Prices subject to change without notice. Equal Housing Opportunity. Obtain the Proierty Report required by federal law and read it before signing anything. No federal agency has judged the merits or value, if any, of this property. Void as an offering in New York, New Jersey and all other states where prohibited by law. All sales shall be made In the offices of VS-" the Amelia Island Corporation. 2003 Amelia Island Plantation. $434,900 BEAUTIFUL BRICK HOME $410,000 GREAT WATERFRONT HOME with over on tidal creek with dock, privacy fence and 2,300 SF of family comfort. 3BR plus large mother-in-law lovely landscaping. 3BR/2.5BA with formal liv- suite, 2 full baths, formal LR & DR, screened room over- ing room and screened porch. #32692 looking the water, I-car garage, 4 Ig. storage buildings & motorhome carport. #33693 S t .,"-4 -,N $209,900 BUILT IN 2004! 3BR/2BA with $199,900 SPACIOUS 4BR/2.5BA Pirates large family room. Covered patio overlooks lake. Wood home on large wooded lot. Completely This home has 1,848 SF. Situated on a 300 ft. deep fenced; Nice workshop for the handyman. lot. #33776 Screened porch. #32683 $129,900 3 BEDROOM HOME ON TWO $119,900 BEAUTIFUL almost new doublewide just ACRES! Perfect for retiring or great starter waiting for a large family. 4BR/2.5BA on corner lot with home. New A/C unit and 3-car garage with water lots of room to grow. Absolutely gorgeous home with and electricity. #33293 fireplace and nursery in master bedroom.. #33763 $93,500 WELL-MAINTAINED 3BR/2BA dou- $86,000- CANAL LOT on .92 acres. Lovely blewide on I acre. Great room with stone fireplace, sep- 3BR/2BA doublewide in Johnson Lake. Open arate dining room, inside utility room. Master bath with garden tub & separate shower. Fenced rear yard with 3 floor plan with laundry room. Close to 1-95. storage buildings. #33718 #32462 $79,900 READY TO MOVE IN TO TOMOR- . ROW! Beautiful wooded lot on dead-end paved road. 3BR/2BA with 1Ox15 screened front porch. #33646 THIS I ACRE LOT on popular Chester Road is ready for you. Power pole, septic and well are h-ere f6ryour home. $67,500 #33457 - WOODED, UNDEVELOPED with wetlands to provide buffer to the front & rear of approxi- mately 1.38 acres. $47,500 #32969 'We RPromise You the TBest of Amelia Available Villas Dunes Club Villas Phase I ..... .$1,799,000 Phase II .... $1,885;000- $2,197,950 Phase III ... .$1,452,000- $2,297,950 Club Villas Villa #3002 .... $339,000 Villa #3052 .... $359,000 Ship Watch Villas Villa #1301 .. (DlB Villa #1304 . Spyglass Villas Villa #6514... $890,000 Beachside Villas Villa #403.... .3 J Available Homesites Wooded '' 1 . Seaside Retreat Turtle Dunes Villa #110 .. ... i Villa #1819.. CDiID Price 15 Cedar Point ........... .$249,000 55 Long Point ............ .$495,000 10 Oak Point ..............-$350,000 Intracoastal Price 8 The Point at Long Point .. .$459,000 7 The Point at Long Point .$469,000 7 The Point Estate Lot ..... .$869,000 Fairway Oaks Villa #3319.. .[ /(D .lmelia Island 1lantationr &eal Estate Sales 800-597-8108 904-277-5980 Visit our website at www.aipjl.com/realestate Prices subject to change without notice. Equal Housing Opportunity. Obtain the Property Report required by federal law and read it before signing anything. No federal agency has judged the merits or value, if any, of this property. Void as an offering in New York, New Jersey and all other states where prohibited by law. All sales shall be made In the offices of the Amelia Island Corporation. @ 2003 Amelia Island Plantation. FOLMded 1919 C nm 96030 Lofton Square Ct. V 21 (904) 261-7469 o 800-778-8358 John T. Ferreira & Son, Inc. www.centUry2 I ferreira.com WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 5.2005 CLASSIFIED News-Leader 7C [:817 Other Areas I 852 Mobile Homes MOUNTAIN GOLF HOMESITES Prestigious community weaving throughout Dye designed 18 hole championship course in breathtaking Blue Ridge Mtns. of S. Carolina. Call for pkg. (866)334-3253 ext. 759. FCAN 851 Roommate Wanted ROOMMATES M/F. Furnished house, cable, elect., w/dryer included. 2 living rooms & baths, more. (904)321-0579, leave message if no answer. ROOMMATE NEEDED $350 plus 1/2 utilities. (904)583-0492. LUXURY TOWNHOUSE TO SHARE - 3BR/2.5BA, beach access. W/D included. $400 + utilities. Call (603)494-2773. ROOMMATE WANTED on 1st Ave. Dep. & 1st months rent. $375/mo. + $75, utilities. Nonsmoker, mature female, professional & clean. Avail. 12/20. 491- 0642. HOUSE TO SHARE IN FERNANDINA BEACH. REASONABLE RENT. GREAT LOCATION. CALL (904)491-1717. HOUSE TO SHARE 3BR/2BA w/pool. Behind Food Lion. References required. No drugs. Deposit. $500 monthly includes everything. No short term!! Call 277- 7818, leave message. I 852 Mobile Homes NEW DW 3BR/2BA on 1.5 acres In Callahan. $700/mo. Call (904)879-5949 or (904)355-3423. FOR RENT 3BR trailer, washer/dryer room. New paint job, new carpet, large lot. Bailey Rd. References required. $425/mo. + $250 deposit. (904)261- 5389 3BR/2BA MH FOR LEASE/SALE $875 per mo./$3,500 down. References. Call (904)548-0166. On Island 2BR/1BA mobile homes in park. Long term. Starting at $135/wk. or $540/mo. + $500 dep. Call (904)261- 5034. Also efficiency beach apt available. HILLIARD 2BR/1BA. $475/mo. + $300 deposit. 32252 CR 121. Call (904)708- 0731. 1 854 Rooms ROOM FOR RENT Call (904)261-7747. ROOM FOR RENT F.B., private bath, 3 closets, beautiful kitchen. No pets. Non- smoking female. $350/mo. + 1/2 utilities. (904)321-3409 or 491-3114. 855 Apartments Furnished BLOCK FROM BEACH 2530 First Ave., 2BR/1BA, downstairs, washer/dryer. $750/mo. includes water, sewer, garbage. $750 deposit. (904)277-2253 BEAUTIFUL 3BR/1BA Upstairs. Across the street from the beach. Available now. $1100. Call (904)277-9702 or (904)261- 4148. 1BR/1BA River view in Historic Downtown, 2 blocks from Centre St. 800 s.f, No pets, no smoking $595/mo. Call (904)321-2222. Display Advertising deadline for Wednesday is 3 p.m. Friday A ,Classified Advertising deadline is 5:00 p.m. Monday. NEWvS Display Advertising deadline for Friday is 3 p.m. Tuesday LEADER Classified Advertising deadline Is 5:00 p.m. Wednesday. Please call 261-3696 to place your advertisement. S855 Apartments Furnished AT THE BEACH Furnished apts. Includes all utilities. Efficiency $110/wkly. 1BR $160-$175/wkly. plus deposit. Long term. Call (904)261-5034. Newly Renovated 837 Mary St., 2BR/ 1BA, huge kitchen, Ig family/living rm, carport, top fir w/deck & view! 2 biks from beach. $775/mo + util. 491-0061. BREATHTAKING VIEW Upstairs 3BR/1BA apartment across the street from the ocean. $1100/mo. + sec. dep. Amelia Island Lodging Systems, (904)277-9702 or (904)261-4148. After hours call (904) 753-2560. S. FLETCHER DUPLEX 1st fir, 2BR/1BA, new kitchen & bath, patio, W/D hookup, beach access, off street parking. 1 yr. lease, dep. 321-0913, (904)206-0422 837 ELLEN ST. Downstairs apartment, 2BR/1.5BA, W/D. $825/mo. Nick Deonas Realty, Inc. (904)277-0006 OUTBACK SERVICES Portable Toilet Sanitation for All Formal Occasions CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING SITE RENTALS as 463106 STATE ROAD 200 YULEE, FL 32097 Toll Free 866-867-8653 Office 904-225-1050 REDUCED, REDUCED, REDUCED! Up and down duplex. Oceanview, tremendous rental potential. $399,000 #32664 UNDER CONSTRUCTION-_ ONLY FIVE OCEANVIEW TOWN- HOMES LEFT! 3BR/3BA with elevator & 2-car garage. 2,000 SF Under con- struction. $675K-$690K GREAT INVESTOR PROPERTY! Beautiful 2-story, 3BR/2BA home plus game area or study. Like new under one year old. Easy to see! $169,000 #33325 OCEANVIEW A-frame home on Amelia Island. New carpet, 1,100 SF of basement that can be finished for addi- tional living. $530,000 #31835 r '-"] .w.R7 -'" STATELY OLD OAKS r...u.-dl I,. h.-i. , 3BR/2BA home located in great neighborhood! Features LR, FR, FP, large screened porch & 1/2 acre fenced lot. This is a "Must See." $199,900 ',' -- | OCEANS OF AMELIA ,,ui..,.,... .. h T. 28R/2BA, furnished and very desirable oceanfront condo. Light, bright and open south end unit. Features pool and boardwalk. Short distance to Main Beach Park. $465,000 THIS HOME HAS IT ALL! W.ond.rful l-r ..a- . iorm almin,,.i e,.er- i..r in I[hi 41b.,3 lullI plu. hill ba3h, h.T ..,IT h .:.n-.: jar.-...:.-m T i [h i p, la ,4 ..: ,'L.t r i, p j r,, i ..': r ar, l e r C ,. 'i 4 ,:, qualir, Cusi:rrn I lfur : E.lalE s'e ..C;.E : 'J d I.:.r deck & dock wv.h bji I.i $S984,900 POOLSIDE SAILMAKER BR i3BA i.:..O . house end unit, completely furnished. Good rental history and steps to the beach. Summer Beach membership available. $359,900 AIA COMMERCIAL ...ir. Ir..: 3. 4)0. building and survey layout of an additional 6,000 SF building. Retention pond, public sewer & water. Tenant in place. $625,500 GREAT OCEAN VIEWS from this charming beach property near beach access. $890,000 #33107 Fernandina Beach. 3BR/2.5BA with heart pine floors, six fireplaces, porches and bal- conies. $524,900 (N6) OCEANFRONT AMELIA SOUTH '.i.,,iT,,,: ,.o from this 2BR/2BA, completely furnished 5m floor unit. Features large balcony, oceanfront pool & com- munity room. Good rental potential. $499,900 AMI- qh- F E R NA N DIS iN A B C HRAL T YF fIIW hi I I N C. U- I NORTH HAMPTON BEAUTIFUL DEEP WATER HOME 5BR/4BA, plenty of room for large fam- Well maintained, sitting room off of master, ily. Bonus room, over 2,900 SF. new dock with boat lift, updated kitchen, $378,000 #32662 artesian well, tile floors. $990,000 #33854 3 MINUTE WALK TO THE BEACH! ELEGANCE THROUGHOUT in PRICED TO MOVE. 3BR/2BA on quiet 3BR/2BA home overlooking lake. Tile, Long Point's prestigious gated commu- cul-de-sac. Awesome location, great family jacuzzi tub, large glass enclosed lanai, plus nity on the golf course. Over 6,000 SF. area. Trees, trees big beautiful trees in this many extras. $489,000 #33326 $1,600,000 #33120 area of Amelia Island. $219,000 #33563 * Virtual Tours Available at www.donniefussell.com * ONLY OCEANFRONT LOT One of the last remaining lots to build on! $845,000 * MARSHFRONT LOT I acre plus $199,000 * 6+ ACRES ON MARSH 1,400+ SF cottage, private access. Call for pricing & to see! tAv&ZL EANINAEAHRALY3 IC M E N3, (0)2141 9,5 .Fece -(0)7141 E R A EAL STAT- RETALS-PROERTYMANAEMEN 4i ,, 1 s r DON'T LET YOUR ISLAND GE TAWAY GET AWAY INTRODUCING HARRISON COVE VILLAS i AT SUMMER BEACH I Resales Available If ybu, could design the ideal island getaway, Harrison Cove Villas at Summer Beach would be it. Luxurious two- and three-bedroom villas are within walking distance of the beach, golf, tennis, nature trails and more. Included in the price is membership in the Golf Club of Amelia Island, with its magnificent seaside course and ocean front Beach Club. With special preconstruction pricing, this is one island getaway you won't want to let get away. vt AT SUMMER BEACH 5456 First Coast Highway I Amelia Island, FL 32034 800.322.7448 I 904.261.0624 1 www.summerbeach.com GREAT RENTAL or I ST HOME New paint, tile, remodeled, I-year-old AC, roof 2 years old. $225,000 #33658 1 IkJ BEAUTIFUL BRICK HOME In desirable ,neighborhood close to beach & downtown. 3BR/2.5BA, large detached garage in addition to attached 2-car garage. $439,000 #33791 h .^I #~ I, 6 3j _ -j 8c WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 5.2005 CLASSIFIEDS News-Leader ARE YOU INTERESTED IN REAL ESTATE ON AMELIA ISLAND? Call Pam Meyer for a hard-working, knowledgeable Realtor that will put your needs first. pme ei@ear . LLZ LA P'S. Charming and spa- cious home situated on a large lot on the City Golf Cour e. 3BR/3BA plu, a guest suile oier the garage. Hardwood floors, wood & beam ceilings, lots of porche, and man) special features. 5465,000 AMLt 330.35 If you amc looking for a p~c~accr u are, ulaea losok jtisL,. imwnhsnwe ..kaddil up tn lus-h gardens astLb bie, Veon to M~ dal. en 3610ib' ,hi ikw d6 ,& be~h p.mint aS-i ,ded back P~srJs COMMUish Lovely golf community home with all the rooms and features you would want. Rich hardwood floors, ceramic tile,gourmet Skichen,wel bar, sum- mer kitchen in the FLA room. 4BR/3.5BA, plus o fice with built-ins. -. $599,000 flS33169 Beautifully maintained townho mewithlarge iounryki cben and - screeaed back porch. Spacious comfortable Z WW3BA with 2 of the BRi & BAs downstai Mint modibon in great neigh-. bfioodwimh.mnanity I. poLtusl &fiihsngpIF. poo lemIStbwshlpier S. 55,00S 0 o I 3.8s51 "W =- $ 37.M MLS; #33. 7 M VISIT MY WEBSITE AT: www.ameliaislandproperties.com TO VIEW ALL AVAILABLE PROPERTIES IN NASSAU COUNTY .i. J, F.R/M/` PROFESSIONAL GROUP 'n Sf r,1W 904-321-1999 800 979-1998 S~ 03 Centre Street Suite 102 Amelia Island. FL 32034 ,/ 2 I 856 Apartments I Unfurnished I Affordable Living for eligible low income seniors, handicapped or disabled. 1 & 2 bedrooms. Rate based on income. Apply at Sandridge Apts., 2021 Jasmine St., Fernandina Beach; (904)277-8722. Handicap Accessible apts. available. Equal Housing Opportunity. 2BR/1BA Older duplex, under the trees, walking distance to beach. $695/mo. Call (904)277-2064. SOMERSET APARTMENTS Try a new standard of apartment living at Somerset. Beautiful 1BR & 2BR SINGLE STORY apartments located off Amelia Parkway. These modern apartments feature vaulted ceilings, ceramic tile floors, built-in computer desks, washer/dryer connections & much more! Prices starting at $615, water, trash, and sewage service included. Call today for more information at (904) 261-0791. * SOUTHERN CREEK LAKEFRONT MARSH, INSIDE LOTS. REMOTE GATE, UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, SMALL COMMUNITY NEAR THE ISLAND. $65,000 TO $125,000 * 1993 SW 3/2-2.03 ACRES, COUNTRY LIVING. $67,000. * ACREAGE 2.25 ACRES IN YULEE. MARSHVIEW, PALMS, MAGNOLIAS, BIG OAKS, CLEARED & FENCED. $148,500 I 856 Apartments I Unfurnished 1BR UNFURNISHED APT. $650/mo., utilities included. $500 deposit. Available Jan. 1st. Call (904)261-8273. MARSH COVE CONDOMINIUMS Located off Amelia Island Parkway, Marsh Cove offers newly remodeled 2 & 3BR apartments and town homes. Brand new carpet and ceramic tile floors, appliances, cabinets, countertops and much more! Washer/Dryer connections Included and laundry center available. Prices starting at $595, water, trash and sewage service included. Call today for more Info. (904) 261-0791. Affordable Living for eligible low- income persons/families. 1 & 2 bedrooms. Rent based on income. Apply at Post Oak Apts., 996 Citrona Dr., Fernandina Beach; (904)277-7817. Handicap Accessible apts. available. Equal Housing Opportunity. * COMMERCIAL BUS. ON HWY. 17 SO.- 14,400 SQ. FT. GREAT LOCATION ON 1 ACRE. $1,300,000 * LONNIE CREWS ROAD 1 ACRE, CLEARED. $33,000 * HWY. 17 SO. GREAT OPPORTUNITY & LOCATION. WELL, SEPTIC & POLE. CLEARED & FENCED. $165,000 * SHOWS TLC -1 .ON 1 ACRE, A/C 2 YEARS ( 2 SHEDS, CARPORT. $83,500 1857 Condos-Furnishedl NEW OCEAN VIEW CONDO 2BR/2BA, fully furnished. Call (904)415-0769. AIP 3BR/3BA condo. Intercoastal/marsh front. 6 mos. min. $2700/mo. Small pet OK. (904)262-8911 or (904)504-7219. 1st month, last month + deposit. 1858 Condos-Unfurnisiedj FRESH 2BR/2BA Amelia Woods, pool, tennis & clubhouse. Two blocks from beach. $799/mo. No pets. Call (904)491- 8201. AIP 3BR/3BA condo. Intercoastal/marsh front. 6 mos. min. $2700/mo. Small pet OK. (904)262-8911 or (904)504-7219. 1st month, last month + deposit. 859 Homes-Furnished 1 4480 Sandpiper Lane 2BR/2BA furnished ocean front condo, Includes utilities. Available now through January. $1400/mo. Amelia Landings A-1 Designer furnished 2BR/2BA, 1st floor flat, close to pool & tennis courts. All utilities included. Available now. NO PETS. $1400/mo. 2919 S. Fletcher Like New Ocean view town, furnished 3BR/2.5BA with 2- car garage. Short term $1600/mo., long term $1250/mo. Ocean Park 2 units available. 3BR/2BA 1st floor condos. Community pool & spa. With 1 car garage, $1650/mo. Without garage, $1500/mo. 2 Belted Sandpiper. 4BR/3.5BA furnished home on the Plantation. Available December through March. $2500/mo. #108 Seaside Retreat 4th floor Oceanfront Condo, completely furnished, 3BR/3BA, 2345 sq. ft., has 2-car garage, parking w/private elevator. Available January 1st. $5000/mo. Call Patricia Cool at Chaplin Williams Rentals, 261-0604 or visit chaplinwilliams.com. CENTURY 21 John T. Ferreira & Son, Inc. 500 Centre Street Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Call Mary at 904-753-1048 Call Jim at 904-753-1049 CASERTA4@BELLSOUTH.NET MARY CASERTA VISIT OUR INTERNET SITE JIM CASERTA 2003 SALES www.amelia-island-realestate.com BROKER-ASSOCIATE OVER $11 MILLION www.AmeliaLuxuryHomes.com Introducing MAGNOLIA SQUARE A community of four custom-designed homes by John Coiner, Cotner & Associates These distinctively Victorian style homes are located in and adjoining the Fernandina Beach Historic District. Designed to complement Fernandina Beach's history, the design is circa 1900, but the conveniences and features match today's lifestyle. Some of the standard features that will be used include GE Profile appliances, Corian counters in the kitchen, wood flooring in the foyer, living room anti dining room. fireplace stubbedfor gas in t1e living room,, 2' filed ldtiWoondn, private (,ffI7, ,,it- r i r.im over the garage, fulli In, ,.I ,,Ito d with rear courtyard and many other additional features & customized options. PRE-CONSTRUCTION PRICE STARTING AT $439,900. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL MARY CASERTA, REACTOR*. LAILY SCHLEGEL, REALTOR' S"I Care About You" cell 904.415.8256 904.261.8256 I qI ~ ~'J I :U 1s] ;~ 614 ~y~ ~ ~j yj ;~1 ~ 1 *4,] ~ ~ ;{S] J :1 :~i dl *1 SOceanview Investment i" built apartment complex across street from the beach. Large 2" floor unit is 2BR/2BA with approx. 1,400 SF; 2 ,first floor units are each approx. 900 SF; and 2BR/2BA approx. 500 SF over garage could be a nice stu- dio. Rent all or live in one. Don't miss this one! $935,000 N Beachwalker Beauty. 3BR/3BA ocean- front with spec- '.-.- tacular ocean views and also a view of the Intracoastal. S 3BR/2BA fully : remodeled and tastefully fur- nished. Presently on AlP rental program. Great invest- ment property, vacation retreat or both! $650,000 (Under .,Construction) Home on AlP. o Oceanside on a secluded dead-end street just a stroll to the beach, rac- Squet club and fit- ness center. Home will be 3BR/4.5BA, 3,200+ SF, with an oversized 2-car garage. Plans are available for review. Large 110x150 lot buffered by a greenbelt area. $775,000 . Oceanfront Splendor on 1 -""i t.I Beachside at AlP. "U61 "qr a- V Spacious (3,300+ 1 4 W-n SF incl. covered r r F,. q 1lr- r:i, balconies). r V.rn ,-wa, qn 3BR/3BA villa with Itr "under building parking. Many upgrades such as hurricane & plan-, tation shutters, gas log fireplace, custom-built bookcases, sound system & more. Can also be sold furnished. $1,400,000 SN", Walking S. Distance to room next to the .... .****:. s.... creek. Tile and '. wood floors, ; beautiful master suite, large kitchen with eat-in area. You have to see this one! $360,000 N Magnificent Oceanfront Estate Lot. 1 35 acres set among the oaks and magnolias at the iluisecluded Sanctuary k e f u se -- on In south end of Amelia Island. Panoramic ocean views with views of the marsh and Nassau Sound also "-possible. Suited for the most discriminating of buyers desiring to create an ocean- front estate like no other. Ocean Full membership to the exclusive AlP Club is included. $2,950,000 ... .Linkslde Nestled among % the trees of the 171 fairway of Ocean Links and ust steps from the beach. This 3BR/3BA villa ** with screened balcony on the, lake features spectacular lake and golf views. $535,000. Beautiful Custom W Corner Lot on S This house fea- tures 4BR/3BA, gourmet kitchen, MBR with large sitting area, family room with -z--,--- panoramic view of the putting green at Oak Marsh Golf Course and a stone fireplace. Views from every window. $629,000 CORSDIAP Furised2" foo*vll.:BR2B *-ff $39,000ll I 4730 ST. MARC COURT 2358 COURTSIDE $359,000 - $159,900 Great location on Located on Amelia Island the South Endl 2BR/2BA, 2- Plantation, this beautifully decorat- car garage. Close to shop- ed 2BR/2BA villa has been recently ping, restaurants and beach, refurbished with new kitchen & ping, restaurants and beach, bathrooms. Excellent rental history. Community pool and tennis Walk to beach, tennis courts & court to enjoy MLS# 33274 Verandah Restaurant. MLS# 32924 p:;:.-+.- +.:-. . 1321 SHIPWATCH $365,000 3416 FIDDLER'S BEND $369,000 Newly renovated, 1 bedroom Amelia Island Plantation. Enjoy villa with new kitchen, bath- great sunsets and superb marsh & room, tile floors & wet bar. Intracoastal views Recently reno- r vated all new custom kitchen Located on Amelia Island cabinets and vanities with cultured Plantation, this 2nd floor beauty marble sinks. Very private location is tastefully decorated, for first or second home. KAI WJ k71I CuMS3341 L-103 BELTED KINGFISHER $175,000 L-24 MOSS OAKS DRIVE- $182,500- LIME STREET $185,000 - Amelia Island Plantation. Beautifully wooded AMELIA ISLAND PLANTATION Prime lot in very desirable lot with creek running behind. Buy now & Beautifully wooded full-size lot on quiet commercial area. Near med- build your custom home later No time cul-de.sac. Close to beach, golf course. restrictions.Veryquietstreet nearOakMarsh cl-de-sac. Close to beach, golf cou- al complexes and hospital. & Ocean Unks Golf Courses & property own- es, property owners club, restaurant Lots of potential for multiple ers club. Purchasing this lot enables to join and shopping. No time limit on build- Lots of potential for multiple the exclusive Amelia Island Club with all its ing, buy now and build your custom uses. Drive by this great loca- amenities. MLS# 33413 home later. MLS# 33122 tion. MLS# 31707 r ? . L- I HmAnnlOVNl .Uv. -- vU,7VW - South Amelia Island. Comer lot on lagoon. Buy now and build your custom home later No time restric- tions. One of the last areas with lots only for sale. Country Club mem- bership available at the Golf Club of Amelia Idlnrl al a.i 3can L-68 SEA MARSH ROAD $259,000 L-27 WAX MYRTLE $275,000 L-58 LONG POINT $419,000 L-32 LONG POINT $675,000 One of Beautifully treed lot with lake/lagoon AIP Large wooded lot on conser- Beautifully treed corner Lot with large the last marsh/lntracoastal view lots view on Amelia Island Plantation. nation area east of A1A. Close to lake across the street on one of Amelia remaining on one of Amelia Island's most Island Plantation's most prestigious prestigious streets l Build your new custom Easy walk to the Links Clubhouse beach, tennis court & health club. s Build your h o me amongst some of the most architect and property owners club. Build and property owners club. Build Build your custom home now or streets! Buid your home amongst some turally beautiful homes on Amelia Island your custom home now or later (no o of the most ar chiteur homes on Plantation. No time limit to start construc- time limit). MLS# 32445 later. No time limit. MLS# 32627 Amelia Island. MLS# 31955 tion! MLS# 31693 WinningAmericafKeafty 1401 Park Avenue, Suite D Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 SCall 321 2223 John King Weems only' S4% Commission Amelia Island Office Condo to sell Creeke Parke in Flora Parke 1401 Park Avenue, Suite B r 4B$/2BA, 2,161 SF $139,900 house! $224,900 Commission . Rebates to our Buyers!! Eastport Dr. in No.. Hampton Blackrock Road 4BR/3BA on golf course m lue .M 3BR/2BA, large fenced lot . ... $348,000 lacmos- nm .. ....$1.59,900,.0 ; Do your own MLS Search of hundreds of Nassau County listings at: www.WinningAmericaRealty.com kLE IJVESJ 503-B CENTRE STREET FERNANDINA BEACH, FL -- a ==-- DEONAS AX= GAGE )TVICES, IN I IS NOW HERE TO SERVE YOU. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5,2005 CLASSIFIED News-Leader 91 1860 Homes-Unfurnished AMELIA ISLAND 5 min walk to beach. Modern 2-story 3/2.5/2, LR, cathedral ceilings, & FP. Master has garden/jacuzzi tub, Ig bedroom. Laundry room w/W-D. Sunny, cozy home located on cul-de-sac. Great neighborhood. Lease req'd. $1450/mo. Email: emobbs@usa.net (760)672-6057 BRAND NEW 3BR/2BA HOME Lawn maint. included. Located in Flora Parke. Convenient to Jax, Kings Bay & Amelia. $1200/mo. + utilities. (904)261-4066 3BR/2BA Great new home w/lots of extras, In nice neighborhood, walking distance to beach, 2-car garage. 1025 Isle of Palms. $1300/mo. (904)277-1872 2-FAMILY HOUSE on 3 acres off island. 4-6BR/2BA, CH&A, boat ramp nearby, 20 rmins to beach/airport. Pets OK. $1500/ mo. + dep. 277-3407 or cell #556-2353 3BR/2BA Living room, family room, garage. North Beach. Available 01/01/05. Ref's & deposit required. $1500/mo. Call (904)261-0994. 2003 CANTERBURY 1500 sq. ft., closed In porch, 3BR/2BA, FP, lawn service. Available Dec. 1. $1175/mo. Nick Deonas Realty, Inc. 277-0006 Walk To The Beach & Ritz Carlton In gated Golfside South Community. Newly constructed amenities center & pool. 3BR/2BA. Lawn maintenance & pest control included. $1950/mo. Call Curtis Lasserre Real Estate (904)261-4066. OLD TOWN Renovated historic cottage, 2BR/1BA, LR, kit., laundry & bonus room. Good neighborhood for kids. $900/mo. Call (904)261-0012. 1126B Natures Walk Ct. 3BR/2BA patio home in Natures Walk. Close to shopping & school. Available January 1. $1050/mo. includes lawn care. 3105B First Ave. 3BR/2.5BA, like new townhome on First Ave. has a 1- car garage & very close walk to the beach. Available now. $1295/mo. Includes lawn care. 1606 Coventry Lane 3BR/2BA home In Lakewood Community. Close to schools & shopping. Available January 1, 2005. $1200/mo. includes lawn care. 96928 Buccaneer Trail Lovely 3BR/2BA home surrounded by live oaks. Has a gourmet kitchen, jacuzzi tubs, tile floor & large 3-car garage. Available January 1. $1750/mo. River Place NEW 3BR/3.SBA luxury townhome on the marsh. 2-car garage, gourmet kitchen, lots of tile and an elevator! Available soon. $2500/mo. Call Patricia Cool at Chaplin Williams Rentals (904)261-0604 or visit chaplinwilliams.com. 3BR COTTAGE-STYLE HOUSE 6 acres w/stocked pond In Hilliard off Middle Rd. FP; CH&A; W/D hookups. Hardwood floors. Fishing dock. No pets. $650/mo. 1st mo. & $500 deposit to move in. (904)768-7158 or email nancrlbbticomcast.net LOOKING FOR A long term, unfurnished rental in the Amelia Island area? Visit our website at www century21ferreira com for a complete listing or call Carol or Sherri @ Century 21 (904)261-3077. OCEANVIEW 3BR/2BA, garage, basement. 2805 S. Fletcher. $1000/mo. + sec. deposit & references. Call (904)277-2482. 500 S. 16TH ST. 3BR/1BA, CH&A, available immediately. $800/mo. + $800 security. Call (904)321-0161. AMELIA ISLAND 2BR/2BA w/garage, balcony, easy walk to beach. $900/mo. + util. Call Golden Isles Mgmt Services (904)261-2710. HOUSE FOR RENT 3BR/2BA, 2-car garage, fenced yard. Pets welcome. Near Super Wal-Mart. $1100/mo. Call (904)261-5062. 4BR/2BA Lofton Point, 2050 sq. ft., less than 1 yr. old. $,1500/mo. Call Don Brown Realty (904)225-5510 or 571- 7177....... .., ,, .. LARGE SELECTION of Long Term Rentals. Call 277-6597 or visit www.homerentals.net. Jasinsky Rentals, Inc. 3BR/2BA HOUSE 2 biks from beach on Atlantic Ave. $1350/mo. + deposit. 1BR/1BA APT. $450/mo. + deposit. Call Rick Dobbs at (770)924-1502. FOR RENT 3BR/2BA, Otter Run Subdivision. Recently renovated, new appliances, wood floors, nice yard. $1100/mo. No pets. Call (904)874-4877. OTTER RUN HOME 3BR/2BA, 1550 sq. ft., fenced yard, deck In back. Great neighborhood. $1000/mo. Available mid January. (904)206-2841 2BR/2BA DUPLEX for rent on island. $800/mo. Call 753-3268. CURTISS H. LASSERRE Real Estate, Inc. RESIDENTIAL NASSAU RIVER COTTAGE/DEEPWATER- 2BR/IBA. $1,000/mo.+ utilities. 2BRII.SBA FIRST AVENUE 2-STORY TOWNHOME I-car garage, walk to beach. $800/mo. + utilities. UNFURNISHED. 2BR/I BA OCEANFRONT CONDO - Community pool. $1,200/mo. + utilities. FURN. ACROSS FROM RITZ, IN GATED GOLF SIDE SOUTH 3BR/2BA home on private Yachtsman Drive. $1,850/mo.+ utilities. Yard maintenance & pest control included. UNFURN. BRAND NEW 3BR/2BA home. Lawn maintenance included. Located in Flora Parke convenient to Jax, Kings Bay & Amelia. $1,200/mo.+ utilities. UNFURNISHED. *3BR/2BA OCEANVIEW UNIT - $1,000/mo.+ utilities. UNFURNISHED. VACATION *487 So. FLETCHER 2BR/I BA oceanview. Monthly/weekly rental. COMMERCIAL HISTORIC DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL OFFICE with 3 rooms. 5 POINTS PLAZA-Prime retail space in shopping center with Applebee's, SteinMart and Eckerd's. From 1,200 to 6,000 SF. DEERWALK Prime high visibility location on AlA in O'Neil. 1,250 SF units. $11-13 psf. Plus $3 cam. Available Dec. '04. 1860 Homes-Unfurnished I 2BR/2.SBA CH&A, balcony with peek-a- boo view of the ocean. Long term. Appliances. No pets. $1000/mo. Deposit required. Call (912)345-2869. NEW 3BR/2BA in The Reserve at Nassau Lakes. Great neighborhood & location. Large yard. Available 02/01. $1200/mo. Call (904)491-6152. WALK TO BEACH & RITZ 4BR/3BA. Private lot. No pets. $1500/mo. + $1000 dep. Call (904)669-0877. 1 861 Vacation Rentals Oceanfront 3BR/2BA Duplex Also, oceanview 3BR/2BA and 2BR/1BA. Call (904)261-4066, C.H. Lasserre, Realtor, for special rates. WE HAVE FULLY equipped CONDOS, TOWNHOUSES, and DUPLEXES for rent, by the week or month. Call Golden Isles Management Services (904)261-2710, www.gimsrentals.com S 863 Office OFFICES Beside Amelia Insurance, Sadler Rd. Various sizes. Call George (904)233-3161. 1864 Commercial/Retail SUBLEASE Amelia Plaza, 5716 sq. ft. Willing to divide space. Call Ben London (904)384-1361. FERNANDINA BEACH for sale or lease, 115 S. Second St. on harbor, 20,000sf retail, warehouse, It. industrial, or development site, all air conditioned, lease for $4 NNN or sell for $1,250,000. Owner (617) 913-0113. COMMERCIAL SPACE or Beauty Salon For Lease 750 sq. ft. Pipeline Surf Shop Plaza, Sadler Rd. Call 556-1108. PRIME COMMERCIAL SPACE Several locations available. Call Jasinsky Rentals, Inc. for further information, (904)277- 6597. DEERWALK Prime high visibility location on AIA in O'Neal. 1250sf units. Available Dec. 2004. Curtiss Lasserre Real Estate (904)261-4066. OCEANFRONT CONDOMINIUM is soliciting for leasing of a small office space. Ideal for rental management company or satellite office. Fax proposals to (904) 321-1278. I865 Warehouse I SADLER ROAD Commercial-Retail-Office For Lease 1000 Office/2000 Warehouse Plenty Private Parking (904)261-0740 Behind Amelia's Attic New Location - A.LJL- Property Management 1925 S. 14th St., Ste. 4 Fernandina Beach, FL 2184-B First Ave.- $1,350/mo. 3B/2.5BA, large living room deck, master & bath and a half up, two large bedrooms & bath down. 2-car garage. Rent includes yard maintenance. Pets OK. Avail. Now. 338-B Tarpon Ave.- $550/mo. 1 BR/1 A basement apartment ideal tfora single person or couple. I block Ito beach. Water, sewer & garbage ncl. in rent. Avail. Now. 340-B Tarpon Ave.- $775/mo. 2BR/2BA spacious duplex with WI/ hook-up. 1 block to the beach & convenient to everything. Pets OK upon approval. Avail. Now. 85291 Tinya Road- $975/mo. 3BR/2BA doublewide on 1 acre partially wooded. New car- pet, large living room, big eat-in kitchen, large front & rear decks. W&D. Workshop w/electric. Pets OK upon approval. Avail. Now, 58 Harts Road- $775/mo. 2BR/1BA home on approx. 1 acre. Ideal for young couple or retired folks! Close to schools, churches & post office. New cabinets, carpet & paint. Nice open living roomrio kitchen. Pets OK upon approval. Available Now. .,.. * 1939 So. 81" St. $450/mo. each & up + Tax. Units 3,4,5,6 & 7. Ideal for offices or small shops. You can renl one, two or the whole suite of offices. Located directly across from Burger King. Plenty of parking. Available Now. secu.-ltrsu nelpr Requlred- Equal to 1 Iolnth' Rent S ' Furnished + AMELIA LANDINGS: 2BR/2BA condo. All utilities included except phone service. $875/mo. No PETS. UnTfurnished + S.6TH STREET : 2BR/IBA house. Located in the historical district. $825/mo. 4- FIRST AVENUE: 3BR/2BA unit. 2-car garage. $1,200/mo. Available Now. PIRATES BAY DRIVE : 3BR/2BA house. Family neighborhood. $1,350/mo., including lawn maintenance. Available Now. 4 TIDEWATER : 3BR/2BA house. 2-car garage. $1,425/mo., including lawn main. +MONTEGO BAY(ISLESWORT): 4BR/2BA house. 2,300 SF. $1,525/mo., including lawn mainte- nance. No PETS. 4 REMSENBURG DR.(Norat HoMerON): 4BR/3BA house. 2,950 SF, overlooking the golf course. $1,575/mo., including cable, DSL, lawn maintenance, pest control & security system. 4 SUZAN COURT : 3BR/2BA house. Close to the beach. $1,025/mo. 4 VILLAGE DR. (MAS LAhKES); 3BR/2BA house. Great family neighborhood. Screened-in porch. $1,400/mo., including lawn maintenance. 4 FIRST AVE.: 3BR/2.5BA unit. Large garage. Close to the beach. $1,100/m,, including lawn maintenance. No PETS. SPECIAL ONE MONTH _-14 S CALL FOR DETAILS S1,2 3 BEDROOMS 'z Pool 20 Minutes From Fernandina & Jacksonville OPEN 8:30A.M. 5:30P.M. Monday-Friday Eastwood Oaks (904)845-2922 APARTMENTS Hilliar, Florida S 901 Automobiles I '99 JAGUAR XJ8 Top-of-the-line, loaded VandenPlas model! 89k mi. & exc. cond. Burgundy w/tan Ithr int. $22K retail but will sacrifice for $16,850. 261-3575 AAA RATED DONATION Donate your car, boat or real estate. IRS tax deductible. Free pick-up/tow. Any model/condition. Help underprivileged children. (800) 598-9211, Outreachcenter.org. FCAN CHRYSLER PT CRUISER LTD 2002, 37,000 miles, silver. $10,300. Call (904) 491-4699. 1999 SUBURBAN 2500 4X4 White, with leather. Very clean. One owner. $12,000. (904)206-3222 1995 OLDS 98 46,000 miles, luxury equipped. $4,300. Call (904)261-0742 or 261-6597 (after hours). 1999 CADILLAC ELDORADO Silver with gray leather interior, 40K miles, 3.2 liter V8, loaded, excellent condition. $13,500. Call (904)277-0832. S 902 Trucks FOR SALE 1995 Ford Ranger. Fixed topper, new tires. $2K/OBO. (904)277- 6577 1 904 Motorcycles I '92 HARLEY DAVIDSON 1200 9000 miles, good condition, lots of custom parts. $5000/OBO. Call (904)261-9417 or cell 583-1902. S-'. 95208 Woodberry Lane Practically new 4BR.3BA '. home in The Preserve Family room with fireplace, formal living & dining room, screened lanai with fan Tile floors in living area, ........ I carpet in bedrooms '\%asher.'dryer Rent includes lawn care .. security\ s, Ltem satellite receiver & pest control 2,2o5 S.F. "' Have to see to believe Great value at $1,975/mo CONDOS / TOWNHOMES 96284 Bagview Drive (In Oyster Bag) 4808 Westwind Ct. (at the Colony) (Off Island) Magnificent first-time rental with 2BR/2BA, L/R w/ fireplace, 2-car garage, washer/dryer, outdoor, enclosed pool and covered patio. Lakefront microwave $895/mo. Available now. home has gourmet kitchen w/eating area, stainless steel 2268 First Ave. 3BR/2.5BA, formal living room, appliances, Jen-air stove with grill. 3BR/2BA, formal din- study, cathedral ceiling in living room, vaulted ceiling in ing room, hardwood floors in great room, invisible Master bedroom, 2 car detached garage, public beach fence. Pool, lawn care & pest control included. 2,200 access two houses away. 2,000 sq.ft. $1395 sqft. A bargain at $1950 Available now. Avail. Dec. 1. 1732 Leslie Court 2BR/2BA, open living room, 3200 8. Fletcher Ave. D-1 (Ocean Dunes) dining room, kitchen and study/office area. Ceiling fans 2BR/2BA, steps to the ocean, ceiling fans, fully carpeted, in all rooms; interior walls newly redecorated and new designated parking, built-in dishwasher, tile floors, carpet. Large facility on ground floor. Washer/dryer microwave oven, washer/dryer, living room w/fireplace, included. Pets possible with owner's approval 1,100 lawn care included. 1,210 sq.ft. $1,200 Avail. Jan. 1. sq.ft. $1,200 Avail. Dec. 15. 1311 N. Snapper Lane (Off Citrona) - SINGLE FAMILY HOMES 3BR/2BA w/ 2-car garage, L/R with fireplace, rear fence, screened porch, W/D hookups, icemaker, lawncare 2379 Captain Kidd Dr. (Off Will Hardee) included. 1,689 sq.ft. Available 2-05 $1,350/mo. - 3BR/2BA, 2-car garage, fireplace, disposal, icemaker, 2614 McGregor 3BR/2BA, rear fenced yard, W/D hookup, lawncare included. 1,404 sq.ft. Available washer/dryer hookup, 1-car garage. 1,734 sq.ft. $1,250 2-05 $1,295/mo. Avail. now. AF,3- ATT-_ fGMAC Barbara 1925 S.14" St., Suite 4 Fernandina Beach, FL Sejift Um DeaeWm Lyle 277-9700. (800) 227-9701 o . Broker/Owner Se Hable Espanal 717 'W I [4 i r-d -I161 &,-f-sI decks for entertaining, split floor plan, FP, vaulted ceilings, great kitchen. MLS#33862 Call Patsy Windham 583-3130. IMPRESSIVE: 3BR'2BA DW, 1,680 ASF, FP, 2 sheds convey, well decorated. MLS#33477 '5 .- -L: L i., -. 4 FIRST TIME BUYER: 3BR.'2BA 1,320 CORNER LOT: Lots of trees, 3BR/2BA, 1,425 ASF, 90x100 lot. Home warranty. ASF, built in 1999. 110x150 lot, workshop, MLS#33648 large front & back porches. MLS#33734 ~iI floor plan, 4BR/2.5BA, large BRs, ocean breezes from decks galore. MLS#32979 .. l .li ----: *- - ON ISLAND: Near the beach, boating. Historic area, 3BR/2BA, 1,185 ASF, 80x1 10 lot, 2-car garage. MLS#32785 Call Angle Brewer 415-0953. . S _- -: READY TO MOVE IN: Splht floor plan, GATED COMMUNITY: PREVIEW THIS ONE: 4BP 3BA. 3 800 large master with large bath, 4BR/2BA, 4BR/2BA, 2,480 ASF, spa, 2-car garage. ASF, garage, large rooms & porches. 2 kitchen with island. MLS#33640 Call for list of upgrades & appointment acres. MLS#33158 Call Patsy Windham 583-3130. to view this home. MLS#33013 Call Kathy or lJm Williams 225-0000. *'I'J4J4.'Ir'J#.'k1.-4 wrIm mmeemm oU U 1 240 hp V6, Auto, Dual Zone A/C, All-Mode 4x4. 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S3.0 MLS i35s91 S2468 So FLETCHER AVENUE $1,707,000 Mediterranean Villa on the ocean with bedrooms,4 baths, 3 densilibraries, deck and Florida room as well as gour- GERRY met kitchens. Almost 3,000 CLARE sq.ft and decorator perfect 904.753.2377 MLS #33672 46 So. FLETCHER AVENUE $1,995,000 Intriguing commercial oceanfront property. 6BR/3BA in this duplex currently licensed for vacation lodging. Vacant 55'lot included in PAT offering. Current and future uses MILONE for this property abound. 904.753.2111 MTS#32701 33 HARBORCOURT $245,000 Spacious patio home in Marsh Lakes in immaculate condition. 3BR/2.5BA with first floor master suite. Double-sided fireplace, PAM screened porch,fresh paint,ceram- MEYIR ic tile. Community pool & tennis. 904.415.0303 MLS #33739 95131 CAPTAIN'S WAY $499,000 Outstanding 4BR/2.5BA home in Summer Beach overlooking a green and fairway. Spacious formal living and dining rooms, open family GLENN room with fireplace,lots of tile floors HANCOCK &new carpet Hurrfygreatpricel! 904.753.2009 MLS #32132 2985 PIGEON CREEK ROAD $64,900 Cozy 2BR/2BA on one acre, nice trees, storage building, all fenced, 12x20 deck, eat-in kitchen, walk-in closet in 13xl5 MBR. Within 1 CARLENE mile of public boat ramp in McDUFFIE Hilliard. Quiet bpuntry living. 904.753.1522 MLS#33111 241794 C.R. 121 $108,000 Well maintained 3.5 acres with 12x16 storage/workshop with electric deck around 24'above- ground pool. 3BR/2BA 1998 CARLENE DW with 13x22 eat-in kitchen, McDuIFIE fireplace in great room. 904.753.1522 Ml #3270 530 DIVISION STREET $170,000 Between the beach and S downtown Fernandina Beach, this lovely home has almost 1,700 SF and a large GERRY bonus room in addition to CLARE 3BR/2.5BA. 904.753.2377 MLS #33297 85618 JOANN ROAD S ', $117,500 This large home with unique floor plan is ready for you. Enjoy the added bonus of the quality built screened-in back porch. MARY Partially fenced acre, 2 great out- YATES buildings, workshop, garage. 904.556.9350 MLS #33842 1765 DUNES VILLA $1,700,000 Experience the ultimate oceanfront living in this elegant villa located on Amelia Island Plantation. 4BR/3.5BA, 3,200 SF, travertine PAT floors, stainless steel appliances, TROXEL granite/Corian*,superior design. 904.321.1999 MLS #33741 CLAUDIA WATTS 904.556.4000 LOT 24 LITTLE PINEY ISLAND $324,900 Gorgeous 1.27 acre marshfront lot on peaceful Little Piney Island with 211' of frontage. Views are south- southwest, and the lot is beautifully treed. Plat, aerial map and covenants and restrictions on file. MLS#28361 211 So. FLETCHER AVE. $675,000 S Oceanviews from this 3 bedroom, 1.5 year newtownhome. 2,100+ SF with separate guest quarters, 2 expansive patios,large master suite, KAREN 2-car garage, and extra parking WERLING area. Zoned for short-term rentals. 866.437.8505 MIS #3392i 'Ow, 317 MARSH LAKES DRIVE 95144 SPRINGTIDE LANE . W L, $825,000 $1,050,000 Watch birds frolic over Amelia's Amazing sunsets and views of the beautiful salt marsh & boats cruise marsh and Intracoastal from this the ICW from nearly every room of newly constructed RiverPlace this Mediterranean villa in sought P townhome. Features private ele- CLAUDIA after Marsh Lakes. Very open floor PAT vator, travertine flooring, gourmet WA1TS plan, volume ceilings & lots ofglass. TROXEL kichen with granite & more. 904.556.4000 MS #33320 904.321.1999 MI.S#33892 2801 RACHEAL AVENUE $550,000 R Perfect home for large family or anyone who likes to entertain. 2- story ocean view home with I master suite downstairs, I master JANIE suite upstairs, 3 other bedrooms WESTMORELAND and 4.5 baths. 904.753.2018 MLS#31838 " l IH1 ,l0 aacil l l 1438 OAK STREFr $150,000 Terrific business ownership opportu- nity. Full service sign production including all equipment, also screen- printing and embroidery. Well estab- GLENN lished business in central island loca- HANCOCK tion and ready for new owner. 904.753.2009 MLS #33277 3635 So. FLETCHER AVE. $699,000 You've found Nantucket on Amelia Island! Soaring 17' ceiling, planta- tion shutters, bead board accents, stacked stone gas fireplace, cedar CLAUDIA shingle exterior, pool/spa surround WATTS in rear yard,great ocean views. 904.556.4000 MLS #33781 2414 Los ROBLES $465,000 This home will charm you with all of its special features. S Situated on a large lot overlook- ing the golf course, this spacious home has wood & tile floors, a PAM brick fireplace, and an in-law MEYER suite above the garage. 904.415.0303 MLS#33055 ~M~1 ) W-'ly 4530 LIMPKIN LANE 803 WHITE STREET 2910 ATLANTIC AVENUE LOT 7 FIRST AVENUE 870 LAGUNA DRIVE . $274,000 $600,000 $2,000,000 i 1 $180,000 L $428,000 Spacious brick home on 132 acres Distant vista views of Amelia Over 7,5000 SF of commercial Build your dream home just a I Are you looking for a 4BR/3BA on Piney Island. Large brick fire- River from this Old Town locale. space. Land and building avail- block from the beach. You home? This beauty is built on the place, wood flooring, luxury bath. Brand new 2-story 3BRJ3BA and able at this price. Owner financ- can't afford to miss out on this lake in Atlantic View! It features a Includes attached full guest suite vacantcornerlot.Sellingproper- ing is.available with acceptable opportunity, with so few lots 3-car garage, very open floor plan PAM with private entrance. Enclosed PAT ties separately, but list price is EVELYN termsand credit. Recently reno- ANIE available so dose tothebeach KATHY and lotsoftile! Over2,700 SFand MEYER storage for RV or boat & workshop. M ONE all-inclusive. MORTENSON vated in 2002. Great location. WESTMORELAND at this price. WHITE a short walk to the ocean. 904.415.0303 MLS#33607 904.753.2111 MLS #33473 904.753.2014 MIS #32288 904.753.2018 MLS #33423 904.753.2705 MLS #33724 1791 MARINERS WALK $209,000 Originally a 3BR, this 1-storycondo has a secluded location in quiet enclave within proximity of the beach. French doors to tiled Florida CLAUDIA room, crown moulding, new vanity WATTS & security system. 904.556.4000 MLS #33843 I ENINI 96394 HIGH POINTE DRIVE $649,900, This new home offers a great floor plan with 4R/3.5BA and over 2,700 sqt., of living area. Donna Lynne Custom Homes is building this GlIN home in the gated High Pointe com- HANCOCK mnunity, very private and quiet. 904,753.2009 MLS #32928 39 TEAL COURT $248,000 Beautifully updated 3BR/2.5BA townhome with IBR/IBA guest suite. Kitchen with dining island and stainless appliances, living room has fireplace with PAM built-ins, loft area makes a great MEYER family room or office. 904.415.0303 MLS#33415 437 No. FLETCHER AVE. $325,000 Great location with wonderful ocean views. Walk to the beach from this open corner lot. Home and property being MARY sold "as is." Consider the pos- YATES sibilities. 904.556.9350 MLS #33872 86031 ALBERMARLE COURT $425,000 Newer large home in a country club community that's ready immediately & in good condition. 4" bedroom is bonus over garage. CLAUDIA Volume ceilings, double door entry WATTS & fronts a deep preservation on 904.556.4000 cul-de-sac street. S 1738 REGATTA DRIVE $599,000 Lovely golf community home L with all the rooms and features you would want. Rich hardwood floors, ceramic tile, gourmet PAM kitchen, wet bar, summer MEYER kitchen in the FLA room. MEYER 4BR/3.5BA, office with built-ins. 904.415.0303 MLS #33169 COUNTY ROAD 121 $106,500 AV& Acreage homesile with almost 3 acres offers many possibilities. Impressive 4BR home with fireplace living room,spaciouskitchen&diningarea, PAUL inside laundry and in excellent condi- WERLING tion. Detached workshop area. 866.437.8505Mi 'ru l 803 WHITE STREET $450,000 Intriguing new home in historic Old Town, complete with front & rear tiled porches, river views, 10'smooth ceilings, bamboo wood flooring, dual CLAUDIA zones & open, light & bright floor WATTS plan. Adjoining lot available. 904.556.4000 MLS #33474 LOiS 3 &4 WHITE STREET $150,000 Hold for investment or build anew in historic Old Town. Potential for views of Amelia River up the street & across the FL San Carlos Riverfront Park from PAT this vacant comer lot Adjoining house MILDNE available. 904.753.2111 MLS #33472 -'-'- --- --- -- --.S 9681 CAUSEWAY PLACE 86647 NORTH HAMPTON $245,000 CLUB WAY $329,900 Ready to move in to this 4 bedroom, Fantastic golf course home in N. 3 bath home with almost2,300SF of Hampton! Wood floors, lots of easy living space. Surround sound, tile, high ceilings, master suite 18" porcelain tiles, gas fireplace, with readingalcove are just a few EVELYN designer colors throughout. Located PAT of the many features of this MORTENSON on premium preservation lot. TROXEL 4BR/3BA, 2,489 SF home. 904.753.2014 MLS #33493 904.321.1999 MLS #33558 1863 OcEAN VILLAGE DRIVE $709,000 You'll appreciate the cul-de-sac locale & private setting of this large home in Ocean Village. Great room has soaring 19' ceiling & windows CLAUDIA provide glorious ambient light over WATTS privacyoflushrearyard. 904.5A .4000 Mt#33270 4566 VILLAGE DRIVE $255,000 Lovely townhome in the Vilage of Marsh Lakes, Relax &unmnd n this peaceful.pord amedoeding htsh pr- dens and views ofthe lake. FiRdy PAM painted,newceramictileandiinmoe- MEYER incondiiton.3BR25RM. 904.415.0303 nM A c5 S -5 FOREST RIDGE 5 0 371759 KINGS FERRY ROAD '-' 86394 SAND HICKORY TRAIL 21 SECRET COVE COURT $158,900 $79,900 $176,000 $240,000 Immaculate and elegant Forest Country living on one and a half Better than new! Why build Beautifully maintained townhome Ridge condo! Just steps from the acres 3BR/28A mobile home when you can move in today to in Marsh Lakes. 3BR/3BA with beach, this home offers decorator located near the FAA center. 4 this immaculate home in largecountrykitchenand screened colors, stainless appliances, new car- years old, features central heat & Hickory Village right next to back porch. Immaculate condition PAT pet, new HVAC, wooded view and KATHY air. JANIE Yulece Middle. 4 bedrooms, 2 PAM with 2 first floor bedrooms & TROXEL vaulted ceilings. 2BR/IBA. WHITE Calloryourappointmenttioda)! WESTMORELAND baths, 2-car garage, and more! MEYER baths. Community pool & tennis. 904.321.1999 MLS #33618 904.753.2705 MLS #32978 904.753.2018 MLS #32772 904.415.0303 uLt C n347 1438 OAK STRErE $450,000 Commercial opportunity in the 5 Points area. Zoned CI, which allows a large variety of uses. The building is 3,800 sq.ft. with 4 overhead doors, GLENN reception area, 2 offices, and 2 fin- HANCOCK ished bays. Excellent location. 904.753.2009 MLS #33276 CLAUDIA WATTS 904.556.4000 1852 OCEAN VILLAGE PLACE $589,000 Prime location in sought after Ocean Village with long water view to front & 200' deep preservation to rear, Literally steps to the beach and Summer Beach amenities. Excellent plan is in mint condition. MLS 32792 boc OIAIIIWMIEMI .W.Alk |