Merry Cumberland Harbour Christmas & Happy Hanukkah
Nov 28, 2008
St. Marys Boaters Thanksgiving
Several hundred sailboating 'cruisers' once again made St. Marys their Thanksgiving port of call. Visiting boaters enjoyed a warm, sunny day with the traditional 11:00 a.m. oyster roast and Thanksgiving dinner served at the Riverside Hotel at 1:00 p.m.
As in the past, volunteer residents of St. Marys contributed by providing the turkey and baked ham main course dishes.
Florida Times-Union 11/27/08 article -- Times-Union '07 article
Several hundred sailboating 'cruisers' once again made St. Marys their Thanksgiving port of call. Visiting boaters enjoyed a warm, sunny day with the traditional 11:00 a.m. oyster roast and Thanksgiving dinner served at the Riverside Hotel at 1:00 p.m.
As in the past, volunteer residents of St. Marys contributed by providing the turkey and baked ham main course dishes.
Florida Times-Union 11/27/08 article -- Times-Union '07 article
Nov 20, 2008
Holiday Events calendar
Saturday, from Noon to 8:00 pm. A fun-filled, family-oriented event featuring Carnival style games, cookies, musical entertainment, cookies, drinks, hot dogs & hamburgers, and Santa will give out stockings to the first 1500 children. The day will end with hot chocolate & an outdoor screening of the movie "Polar Express." Bring a blanket!
More information here! *** .....AND here!
St. Mary's Christmas Tour of Homes - Dec 13
Saturday, Dec. 13, 5:00-9:00 pm - Candlelight Tour
Tickets: $10 in advance - $15 the day of the event
For tickets, call 1-800-868-8687, or 912-882-4000,
or email: info@stmaryswelcome.com
St. Marys White Lighting Ceremony - Dec. 2
Walking parade led by Mr. and Mrs. Santa starts at dusk at the old paper mill featuring Christmas music & dance performances. Parade ends at Waterfront Park where City Christmas Tree is lit.
"Christmas in the Park" - Dec. 6
Walking parade led by Mr. and Mrs. Santa starts at dusk at the old paper mill featuring Christmas music & dance performances. Parade ends at Waterfront Park where City Christmas Tree is lit.
"Christmas in the Park" - Dec. 6
Saturday, from Noon to 8:00 pm. A fun-filled, family-oriented event featuring Carnival style games, cookies, musical entertainment, cookies, drinks, hot dogs & hamburgers, and Santa will give out stockings to the first 1500 children. The day will end with hot chocolate & an outdoor screening of the movie "Polar Express." Bring a blanket!More information here! *** .....AND here!
St. Mary's Christmas Tour of Homes - Dec 13
Saturday, Dec. 13, 5:00-9:00 pm - Candlelight Tour
Tickets: $10 in advance - $15 the day of the event
For tickets, call 1-800-868-8687, or 912-882-4000,
or email: info@stmaryswelcome.com
Nov 19, 2008
We note with sorrow the recent death of our neighbor Clem Sansone. Clem and Jeanne's house on Plank Lane was one of the first built in Cumberland Harbour. The following obituary appeared in the November 5th edition of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
SANSONE, Clement -- Mr. Clement A. Sansone, age 56, of Decatur died Sunday, November 2, 2008. He attended Piedmont College before transferring to the University of Georgia, where he graduated with a BS in psychology. In 1974 he married Jeanne Davis. He first worked for Scottish Rite, then at the Atlanta Outpatient Surgery Center where he became director, and then as the CEO of the Northlake Surgery Center until he retired in 2007. Mr. Sansone is survived by his wife, Jeanne Sansone; sons, Brian and John Sansone; parents Clement & Norma Sansone; sister, Gilda DiPasquale; nephew, Kristoffer DiPasquale; sister-in-law, Susan Bennett and her husband David; and nephew, Davis Bennett. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 6, at 10:00 am at the First Baptist Church of Decatur, with Julie Pennington-Russell officiating. Interment will be at Decatur Cemetery. Those desiring may send contributions to the American Cancer Society or to the National Kidney Foundation. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 pm Wednesday evening at A. S. Turner & Sons.
SANSONE, Clement -- Mr. Clement A. Sansone, age 56, of Decatur died Sunday, November 2, 2008. He attended Piedmont College before transferring to the University of Georgia, where he graduated with a BS in psychology. In 1974 he married Jeanne Davis. He first worked for Scottish Rite, then at the Atlanta Outpatient Surgery Center where he became director, and then as the CEO of the Northlake Surgery Center until he retired in 2007. Mr. Sansone is survived by his wife, Jeanne Sansone; sons, Brian and John Sansone; parents Clement & Norma Sansone; sister, Gilda DiPasquale; nephew, Kristoffer DiPasquale; sister-in-law, Susan Bennett and her husband David; and nephew, Davis Bennett. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 6, at 10:00 am at the First Baptist Church of Decatur, with Julie Pennington-Russell officiating. Interment will be at Decatur Cemetery. Those desiring may send contributions to the American Cancer Society or to the National Kidney Foundation. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 pm Wednesday evening at A. S. Turner & Sons.
Nov 17, 2008
Land Resource Press Release
Supreme Court affirms the DNR interpretation of the Coastal Marshlands Protection Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
http://www.landresource.com/pressroom/details.php?id=191
ATLANTA (Nov. 17, 2008) - In an action involving a marina permit issued to Land Resource and Point Peter, LLC, the developer of residential resort community Cumberland Harbour, the Georgia Supreme Court upheld a lower court's ruling that the Coastal Marshland Protection Act does not extend to the upland portion of a development. Instead, the Supreme Court has agreed with the Department of Natural Resources' long-standing interpretation that the Act is directed at the regulation of coastal marshlands, which are defined by the General Assembly in a manner that does not include upland areas.
As a result of the 5-2 decision written by Justice Hines and released on November 17, the Cumberland Harbour marina permitting process may proceed.
"We are pleased with the Court's decision and look forward to working with the DNR and Army Corps of Engineers to finalize our permits so the residents of St. Marys and Cumberland Harbour can finally get the marina they deserve," stated J. Robert Ward, CEO and President of Land Resource.
The Court based its decision on the language of the Coastal Marshlands Protection Act, confirmed in the rules adopted by the Board of Natural Resources. The Court resoundingly rejected the notion that the General Assembly intended to establish the Coastal Marshlands Protection Committee (CMPC) as the "super regulator" of any and all development in the coastal areas of the State.
Before actual construction of the marina can begin at Cumberland Harbour, the company must finalize the Biological Assessment, as well as obtain the final permit from the CMPC, in order to receive the permit that is required from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Supreme Court affirms the DNR interpretation of the Coastal Marshlands Protection Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
http://www.landresource.com/pressroom/details.php?id=191
ATLANTA (Nov. 17, 2008) - In an action involving a marina permit issued to Land Resource and Point Peter, LLC, the developer of residential resort community Cumberland Harbour, the Georgia Supreme Court upheld a lower court's ruling that the Coastal Marshland Protection Act does not extend to the upland portion of a development. Instead, the Supreme Court has agreed with the Department of Natural Resources' long-standing interpretation that the Act is directed at the regulation of coastal marshlands, which are defined by the General Assembly in a manner that does not include upland areas.
As a result of the 5-2 decision written by Justice Hines and released on November 17, the Cumberland Harbour marina permitting process may proceed.
"We are pleased with the Court's decision and look forward to working with the DNR and Army Corps of Engineers to finalize our permits so the residents of St. Marys and Cumberland Harbour can finally get the marina they deserve," stated J. Robert Ward, CEO and President of Land Resource.
The Court based its decision on the language of the Coastal Marshlands Protection Act, confirmed in the rules adopted by the Board of Natural Resources. The Court resoundingly rejected the notion that the General Assembly intended to establish the Coastal Marshlands Protection Committee (CMPC) as the "super regulator" of any and all development in the coastal areas of the State.
Before actual construction of the marina can begin at Cumberland Harbour, the company must finalize the Biological Assessment, as well as obtain the final permit from the CMPC, in order to receive the permit that is required from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
These links have been posted as a courtesy. Harbour Lights has no connection to the POA, the property manager, or any other entity. -Editor
POA Board Member Bill Bruce's Reports to Lot Owners
5th Report, dated 10/16/08
4th Report, dated 10/02/08
3rd Report, dated 09/17/08
2nd Report, dated 09/08/08
1st Report, dated 07/17/08
POA Board Member Bill Bruce's Reports to Lot Owners
5th Report, dated 10/16/08
4th Report, dated 10/02/08
3rd Report, dated 09/17/08
2nd Report, dated 09/08/08
1st Report, dated 07/17/08
Nov 14, 2008
Marina Decision to be announced Nov. 17th
The Georgia Supreme Court will post its decision in the Cumberland Harbour marina case, styled Center For Sustainable Coast Et Al. V. Coastal Marshlands Protection Committee Et Al. (Case No. S07G1745) Monday morning, Nov. 17, 8:30 a.m.
http://www.gasupreme.us/forthcoming.php
The opinion will be posted on the Court's 2008 decisions page:
http://www.gasupreme.us/sc_op_08_index.php
The Georgia Supreme Court will post its decision in the Cumberland Harbour marina case, styled Center For Sustainable Coast Et Al. V. Coastal Marshlands Protection Committee Et Al. (Case No. S07G1745) Monday morning, Nov. 17, 8:30 a.m.
http://www.gasupreme.us/forthcoming.php
The opinion will be posted on the Court's 2008 decisions page:
http://www.gasupreme.us/sc_op_08_index.php
Oct 10, 2008
CHPOA annual meeting
The CH Property Owners Association annual meeting was held Nov. 8, 2008, 9:30 am, at Cumberland Inn & Suites, St. Marys, GA. Approximately 100 owners attended, and 88 participated though the call-in option.
One piece of "New Business" was an announcement solicting lot owner volunteers to serve on the POA Board of Directors. Forms were handed out at the meeting to all who were interested in volunteering. Forms are also available to those not attending. If you would like a form, please contact property manager, Jeanette Jones, at AIM Services: (877) 435-3540, or jeanette.jones@aim-services.net
AGENDA
- Call to Order
- Certification of Quorum
- Proof of Notice of Annual Meeting
- Introductions
- Reports: Financial Report; Committee Reports
- Old Business: Approve 2007 Annual Meeting minutes
- New Business: Discusion of Status of Community - George Nowack, attorney; Request for volunteers to serve as appointees to Board of Directors
- Property Owner Questions: Review list of questions submitted by lot owners; Questions from the floor
- Adjournment
The 2009 budget was not discussed at the meeting.
Oct 4, 2008
Hay Days Oct. 11- Nov. 1
St. Marys Hay Days are just around the corner. The main street of St. Marys will be decorated with scarecrows. Local merchants and organizations have a grand time coming up with the most innovative scarecrow designs & outfits. Stroll downtown during Hay Days and view the Scarecrows dressed up to celebrate the Fall Season.
Enjoy the fall season with your kids!
On Saturday, Oct 11, Kids of all ages are invited to Build-A-Scarecrow at Orange Hall at 10:00 AM. You’ll get your own Scarecrow kit for only $20. Some of the scarecrows will placed on display downtown, or you can choose to take your scarecrow home to bring a touch of autumn to your garden. Be on the lookout for The Pumpkin Palooza, a Pumpkin Patch and more family fun!
Sep 22, 2008
ST. MARYS ROCK SHRIMP FESTIVAL
SATURDAY, OCT 4, 2008
Location: Historic Downtown of St. Marys, GA
The Rock Shrimp Festival begins at 9:00 a.m. Arts, crafts and food vendors, Parade at 10:00 a.m., Rock Shrimp dinners begin serving at 11:00 a.m. There will be LIVE Entertainment thru out the day. Please call for additional information 912-882-4000, or 800-868-8687. We hope to see you in St. Marys soon!
SATURDAY, OCT 4, 2008
Location: Historic Downtown of St. Marys, GA
The Rock Shrimp Festival begins at 9:00 a.m. Arts, crafts and food vendors, Parade at 10:00 a.m., Rock Shrimp dinners begin serving at 11:00 a.m. There will be LIVE Entertainment thru out the day. Please call for additional information 912-882-4000, or 800-868-8687. We hope to see you in St. Marys soon!
Sep 17, 2008
Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival: This Friday - Sunday, Sept. 19 - 21 The Wild Georgia Shrimp & Grits Festival starts Friday at Jekyll Island!
Join us for a great weekend of food and fun. While you're at the festival, you won't want to miss these great highlights: Wonderful Arts and Crafts! The Disc-Connected Flying Frisbee Dogs! Live Entertainment! Kid's Entertainment! Cooking Demonstrations! The Big Dawg & Paul Gameshow & More!
Brought to you by the Jekyll Island Authority and the Wild Georgia Shrimp Association Shrimp & Grits. Check out the schedule of events for more information. Website:
http://www.jekyllisland.com/shrimpandgrits/ or
Call 877-4-JEKYLL
Aug 27, 2008
Cumberland Sound Ferry Service
The Cumberland Sound Ferry Service, a passenger/bicycle ferry connecting St. Mary’s, GA, with Fernandina Beach, FL, began operation Aug. 28th. The Ferry operates three to four round trips per day Thursday, Friday and Saturday on a limited schedule (schedule shown below) through the fall and winter of 2008 and then a full schedule in the spring of 2009.
The voyage takes one hour to cross Cumberland Sound and will feature a narrator to explain the region's history, natural features and wildlife. The Ferry slips are located at One North Front Street at the Fernandina Harbor Marina in Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach, FL, and at the Pavilion Dock at the foot of Osborne Street in beautiful downtown St. Mary’s, GA.
The fee will be $15 per person round trip. Tickets can be purchased from our office at One North Front Street in Fernandina Beach, FL. Those coming from Georgia can purchase their tickets when they arrive in Fernandina Beach. The ferry will operate rain or shine, but the schedule may change due to severe weather conditions. Please call for scheduling and to make reservations:
Amelia River Cruises & Charters
Tele: 904-261-9972 or toll free: 877-264-9972
Website - Schedule
The Cumberland Sound Ferry Service, a passenger/bicycle ferry connecting St. Mary’s, GA, with Fernandina Beach, FL, began operation Aug. 28th. The Ferry operates three to four round trips per day Thursday, Friday and Saturday on a limited schedule (schedule shown below) through the fall and winter of 2008 and then a full schedule in the spring of 2009.
The voyage takes one hour to cross Cumberland Sound and will feature a narrator to explain the region's history, natural features and wildlife. The Ferry slips are located at One North Front Street at the Fernandina Harbor Marina in Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach, FL, and at the Pavilion Dock at the foot of Osborne Street in beautiful downtown St. Mary’s, GA.
The fee will be $15 per person round trip. Tickets can be purchased from our office at One North Front Street in Fernandina Beach, FL. Those coming from Georgia can purchase their tickets when they arrive in Fernandina Beach. The ferry will operate rain or shine, but the schedule may change due to severe weather conditions. Please call for scheduling and to make reservations:
Amelia River Cruises & Charters
Tele: 904-261-9972 or toll free: 877-264-9972
Website - Schedule
Aug 25, 2008
Design Review Board Change of Address Notice
Cumberland Harbour's Architectural Guidelines state Design Review Board submittals should be sent to 115 Osborne Road, St. Marys, GA, 31558, the location of Land Resource's former sales office.
That office is now closed!
The new address for the Design Review Board is:
Cumberland Harbour Design Review Board
354 Spinnaker Drive
St. Marys, GA 31558
Please send all correspondence, including submittal applications, drawings and deposits* to this new address.
*For deposits, only checks or money orders are accepted. Please Do Not Send Cash! Visit the Design Review Board page for more DRB information.
Cumberland Harbour's Architectural Guidelines state Design Review Board submittals should be sent to 115 Osborne Road, St. Marys, GA, 31558, the location of Land Resource's former sales office.
That office is now closed!
The new address for the Design Review Board is:
Cumberland Harbour Design Review Board
354 Spinnaker Drive
St. Marys, GA 31558
Please send all correspondence, including submittal applications, drawings and deposits* to this new address.
*For deposits, only checks or money orders are accepted. Please Do Not Send Cash! Visit the Design Review Board page for more DRB information.
Aug 21, 2008
Spring Area Festival CalendarBlessing of the Fleet - Darien, GA
03/27-29/2009
http://www.blessingofthefleet.com/home.html
16th Annual Spring Arts & Festival Show - St. Simons Island, GA
04/04-05/2009
http://www.glynnart.org/calendar.html
46th Annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival - Fernandina Beach, FL
05/01-03/2009
http://www.shrimpfestival.com/
03/27-29/2009
http://www.blessingofthefleet.com/home.html
16th Annual Spring Arts & Festival Show - St. Simons Island, GA
04/04-05/2009
http://www.glynnart.org/calendar.html
46th Annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival - Fernandina Beach, FL
05/01-03/2009
http://www.shrimpfestival.com/
Aug 14, 2008
Aerial View of Fire Damage on north section of Cumberland Island
View faces west with the mainland and St. Andrews Sound visible in the distance. The Chandler property is in the lower left corner. The "Settlement," which contains the tiny First African Baptist Church where JFK Jr. got married, isn't visible but is located near the northernmost tip of fire damage in upper center of photo.
View faces west with the mainland and St. Andrews Sound visible in the distance. The Chandler property is in the lower left corner. The "Settlement," which contains the tiny First African Baptist Church where JFK Jr. got married, isn't visible but is located near the northernmost tip of fire damage in upper center of photo.Aug 6, 2008
Plum Orchard Outing July 19, 2008
Cumberland Harbour residents enjoyed an outing which featured a tour of the Plum Orchard mansion and grounds on Cumberland Island by CH residents Bernie & Mary Huber. Bernie & Mary have served and continue to serve as U.S. Park Service volunteer caretakers of the Plum Orchard estate, located on U.S. Park Service land within the Cumberland Island National Wilderness Area.
After boating over, residents enjoyed a picnic lunch under the live oaks and a tour of the historic mansion and grounds by Bernie & Mary. It was a great day & thanks to all who worked to make it a success, particulary Rita Bruce, Kay Robertson & Susan Gregory who organized, and the Cumberland Harbour "flotilla" boat captains, who transported everyone to and from Plum Orchard.
Cumberland Harbour Fire StationYour assessment fees at workThe groundbreaking ceremony for the new fire station was held on March 2, 2006. The new station is located just off the main entrance, between the road and the water tower. This will result in faster response time for fire and medical emergency service to our community.
Marina Update Land Resources released the following on May 20, 2008:
Yesterday's hearing has Cumberland Harbour at the forefront of a case that could determine future regulation for all coastal development in Georgia. We expect a verdict this fall, and the court is required to render a decision by January 2, 2009."
We are pleased with how the Supreme Court hearing went yesterday," said Wesley Rose, Land Resource regional vice president. "The questions our attorneys received from the justices pertain to the rule and spirit of the law. The justices line of questioning reiterated that this case will stand on interpretation of the CMPA and not on the negative rhetoric we have heard from the opposing counsel."
Excerpts from statewide media coverage of yesterday's hearings; a summary of expert opinions: Did lawmakers want the law to apply if "I took my little kayak and disturb a blade of grass? I don't think so. There's a limitation, not a broad license or a requirement that the agency regulates an entire residential development." - Patricia Barmeyer, Land Resource attorney.
"We wouldn't have wanted to buy into a place that was going to let development destroy the natural beauty." - Michael Landrum of Alpharetta, an early Cumberland Harbour buyer in 2002.
It's in the developer's interest to protect the marsh. "That's what we're selling access to… vast marshes overlooking Cumberland Island." - Will Hurst, spokesman for Land Resource.
Lawyers for the state panel said the Coastal Marshland Protection Committee only has the authority to consider only those upland portions of the project that are directly connected to the docks and marinas. Jim Coots, assistant attorney general, also argued that there are other state laws that could take care of some of the concerns environmentalists have with the Cumberland Harbour project. "It is also important to bear in mind that this act is not a panacea for all concerns about how to protect the marsh," he said.
Yesterday's hearing has Cumberland Harbour at the forefront of a case that could determine future regulation for all coastal development in Georgia. We expect a verdict this fall, and the court is required to render a decision by January 2, 2009."
We are pleased with how the Supreme Court hearing went yesterday," said Wesley Rose, Land Resource regional vice president. "The questions our attorneys received from the justices pertain to the rule and spirit of the law. The justices line of questioning reiterated that this case will stand on interpretation of the CMPA and not on the negative rhetoric we have heard from the opposing counsel."
Excerpts from statewide media coverage of yesterday's hearings; a summary of expert opinions: Did lawmakers want the law to apply if "I took my little kayak and disturb a blade of grass? I don't think so. There's a limitation, not a broad license or a requirement that the agency regulates an entire residential development." - Patricia Barmeyer, Land Resource attorney.
"We wouldn't have wanted to buy into a place that was going to let development destroy the natural beauty." - Michael Landrum of Alpharetta, an early Cumberland Harbour buyer in 2002.
It's in the developer's interest to protect the marsh. "That's what we're selling access to… vast marshes overlooking Cumberland Island." - Will Hurst, spokesman for Land Resource.
Lawyers for the state panel said the Coastal Marshland Protection Committee only has the authority to consider only those upland portions of the project that are directly connected to the docks and marinas. Jim Coots, assistant attorney general, also argued that there are other state laws that could take care of some of the concerns environmentalists have with the Cumberland Harbour project. "It is also important to bear in mind that this act is not a panacea for all concerns about how to protect the marsh," he said.
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