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SERVING THE NORTHWEST ST. JOHNS COUNTY COMMUNITY SINCE 2001 M EMBER OF THE RT PUBLISHING GROUP OF COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS Volume 13, Issue 5 Visit our online edition at www.thecreekline.com May 2013 Team is fi rst at school to qualify Transition program for rising Nease Winterguard fi nishes season as sixth grade FCMS girls a fi nalist at world competition Passages registration open By Martie Thompson By Contributing Writer Denise Lewis O’Grady and Robby DuFresne. Registration is “The show was inspired by offi cially open for the Margaret Thatcher quote the popular middle ‘What we think, we become’—an school summer incredibly positive message that program Passages was empowering and motivat- (sponsored by Girl ing for the performers and a feel Scouts of Gate- good show to audiences nation- way Council). This wide. It was designed to be more program is a “must” than just a competitive show. Our for rising FCMS goal was to go out and change sixth grade girls to someone’s day,” Moser shared. attend. The show features dancing, Transitioning fl ag features and sabre and rifl e from the familiar tosses, all set to a lilting piece confi nes of el- of piano music. But don’t let the ementary school graceful nuances of the dance to middle school is Youth Leaders Madeline Lewis, Sydney Hale and Jes- fool you—Winterguard is truly often stressful for sica Taylor rehearsing for “What Not To Wear” Fash- Photo by Barry Dirks. the “sport of the arts,” featuring adolescents. The ion Show held during last year’s Passages Program. Four months of rehearsing at a coveted place in the fi nals, powerful and graceful athlete comfortable sur- between eight and 15 hours per fi nishing in 12th place out of a dancers who are as comfortable roundings, routines and staff ing sixth grade girls to middle week has paid off in a big way total 22 teams in their class. This tossing a rifl e or sabre as per- members are gone, replaced by school. Through this program, for the Nease High School World impressive feat was accomplished forming a jete. new and unfamiliar hallways, the girls become familiar with Class Winterguard. Following in their fi rst year of competing Moser was pleased that the schedules and activities. But every aspect of their new school their fi rst place fi nish at the in the Scholastic World class and student performers were very thanks to Passages, rising sixth and schedule, which, in turn, FFCC Championship (Florida Fed- Nease was the only new team in invested in their roles and under- grade girls at FCMS can look lessens their anxiety and in- eration of Colorguards Circuit) that classifi cation to advance all stood what the show was about. forward to their fi rst day of creases confi dence in their new held in Daytona Beach on April the way to fi nals. The team is composed of 22 stu- middle school with anticipation routine. 7, the team traveled to Dayton, Their 2013 show, entitled dents, including fi ve males and and confi dence instead of ap- Girls who have participated Ohio for the WGI (World Guard Divinere “To Become” was con- freshmen through seniors. The prehension. in the program have come away International) World Cham- ceived and choreographed by Jill majority of the team performed Passages is a two-day work- with high praise for it. shop which orientates incom- pionships, where they earned Moser, Justin Sullivan, Lauren Nease Winterguard cont. on pg. 28 Passages cont. on pg. 12
Appearing in this issue! Summer Camp & Veterans’ nursing home celebrates What’s Inside Kids’ Activities Guide! Page 3 What’s New volunteers with garden party Page 4 From the Commissioner Call 904-886-4919 for information! By Karl Kennell Page 5 The Sheriff Reports On the sunny and perform for the resi- Page 6 School District Journal bright afternoon of dents and encourag- April 25, the residents es other performers Page 7 Beverly Fleming honored of Clyde E. Lassen to share their talents Page 9 Bartram Scenic Highway State Veterans Nurs- with the veteran Page 11 Sea turtle season ing Home made their residents. He spear- way from their rooms headed a fundraising Page 13 MCE celebrates FCAT to the octagonal drive to purchase Page 14 Meet Angie Hiler courtyard. They were a sound system for Page 17 So you got into college gathering for a spe- the nursing home. Sales Reps: Page 20 Summer Camp Guide ,INDA 'AY s ,' RTPUBLISHINGCOM cial volunteer appre- The sound system +ATHRIN ,ANCELLE s +, RTPUBLISHINGCOM ciation garden party. was presented to Page 21 WCE update (EATHER 3EAY s (3 RTPUBLISHINGCOM This garden party the facility the day Page 27 United Way donation was extra special of the garden party because it was being and is now available Page 29 Spotlight on Students thrown and hosted for all the entertain- Page 30 Bartram Trail Rotary by the residents for ers so they will no Page 32 Fishing Report the many individual volunteers St. Augustine Songwriters longer need to drag their own
Permit No.4 Permit and organizations that come to Association were on hand to sound system around the nurs- Page 33 Newcomers update US Postage Paid US Postage Presorted Standard Presorted Callahan, FL 32011 visit them throughout the year. provide music. Don Rust, as- ing home. Page 34 SPMS volleyball Surrounding the courtyard the sociation member and owner Wandering and weaving residents heard from volunteers of O’Malley’s Irish Pub, is one through the residents, families Page 35 Faith News and other speakers how much of the most faithful volunteers, and friends who were enjoying Page 38 Safe Boating Week they enjoyed helping out and helping make these veterans the music and fun were sev- Page 39 Anastasia Mosquito befriending the residents. fi nd music in their later years. eral of the students from Andi Control workshop Representatives from the He visits every Wednesday to Garden party cont. on pg. 16 The CreekLine 12443 San Jose Boulevard, Ste. 403 32223 Jacksonville,FL Page 2, The CreekLine • May 2013 • www.thecreekline.com
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Do you have community or club news you would What’s New like included in The CreeekLine? Then contact Martie Thompson at: Summer Sizzlin’ Community Happenings [email protected] or 886-4919. Special On Saturday, May 18 the local student athletes! Golden Panther Booster Club RT Publishing, Inc. will launch its largest fundraiser The CreekLine The Creekside High School in a number of years, the GPBC varsity cheerleaders will hold The Ocean Breeze Garage Sale. There are over 500 NewsLine their annual camp from June 24 Mandarin student athletes and their fami- through June 27 from 9:00 a.m. Players Journal lies donating both merchandise until 12:00 noon. Girls enrolled and volunteer hours to raise in kindergarten through fi fth Publisher Rebecca Taus funds for Nease athletics. Lead- grade during the 2013-2014 [email protected] ing this eff ort are athletic direc- school year are eligible to at- tor, Ted Barbato and Golden tend. The cost of the camp is Fire up your business! Editor Martie Thompson Panther Booster Club presi- [email protected] $90 and limited to the fi rst 80 dent, Greg England. All unsold girls who register. The regis- Advertising Sales, Linda Gay merchandise will be donated to tration deadline is June 1 and Contact your rep today! [email protected] the Betty Griffi n House, one of a registration brochure with Advertising Sales, the signature service projects of specifi c information is available Kathrin Lancelle the International Baccalaureate online at www-cshs.stjohns.k12. [email protected] Program at Nease High School. fl .us/ or contact Jamie Godfrey The sale will begin promptly Advertising Sales, Heather Seay for more information at god- at 7:00 a.m. and run until 3:00 [email protected].fl .us. [email protected] p.m. Admission is $1 per adult. 904-607-5062 Items for sale include furniture, Graphic Design, Lisa Felegy The St. Johns Federated [email protected] exercise equipment, clothes, ,INDA 'AY s LG RTPUBLISHINGCOM linens, small electronics and a Republican Women invite you RT Publishing, Inc. whole lot more. Come early for to join them the third Monday 12443 San Jose Boulevard the best bargains and support of every month at 6:30 p.m. Applications are being ac- 209-0430 for application forms. Suite 403 at Davidson Realty in World cepted for the 2013 St. Johns The deadline for applications is Jacksonville, FL 32223 Golf Village. Men are always County Master Gardener class. June 28, 2013. Ph: 904-886-4919 Letters to the welcome. Our next meeting The Master Gardener program is May 20, 2013. Dr. Stephen recruits volunteers for horticul- The Marine Corps League, Editor policy Baker, director of the Jackson- tural activities of the Extension Ancient City Detachment 383, ville University Political Science Service. In exchange for 50 meets on the fi rst Tuesday of At RT Publishing we Department and John Libby, hours of intensive horticultural each month at 1900 hours at the The CreekLine Community Newspaper is a free monthly publication distributed via bulk mail to all welcome Letters to the Editor. owner of American Public education provided by the Uni- St. Augustine Elks Lodge 829, addresses in Zip Codes 32259 and selected routes We request they be no more in 32092 and 32095. Submission of articles and Dialogue, a polling fi rm, will versity of Florida, the volunteer located at 1420 State Road A1A photographs are received by mail or email, although than 250 words. All letters give us a detailed analysis and email to [email protected] is preferred. The commits to donating 75 hours South in St. Augustine. For ad- writers’ opinions do not necessarily reflect the opinion must include writer’s name, breakdown of the 2012 election. of volunteer time to Extension of RT Publishing, Inc. Advertising Rates are available by ditional information, please visit request. address, and telephone num- The question and answer ses- Service projects. Examples of RT Publishing, Inc. is not responsible for mclfl 383.org. advertisement content or accuracy of information ber. Only the name will be sion promises to be interesting volunteer projects are arboretum provided by its advertisers. Nor does RT Publishing, published. E-mail to editor@ as well. For more information, care, demonstration vegetable Inc. endorse any of the products or services included in Ancient City Chapter of the this publication. RT Publishing, Inc. reserves the right rtpublishinginc.com. Anony- please contact Debbie Newton at garden, phone desk, plant clin- to refuse advertisement or copy from any advertiser. All Florida Writer’s Association will rights are reserved and no portion of this publication mously sent letters will not may be copied without the express written consent of the 910- 0290 or email sjfedrepubli- ics and educational outreach, to © meet on Saturday May 18 at the publisher. 2012. be published. [email protected]. name a few. If you are inter- ested in the program, please call What’s New cont. on pg. 5
Copies of this coupon are not accepted Page 4, The CreekLine • May 2013 • www.thecreekline.com From the Commissioner’s Desk By Contributing Writer Ron Sanchez, County Commissioner, District 2 You may not realize that the expansion of manufactur- cal level manufacturing accounts manufacturing is a very impor- ing and logistics companies on for 15 percent of the total gross tant part of the First Coast as it Florida’s First Coast. They will regional product. It accounts for is in the entire state of Florida. hold the largest and most excit- 20 percent of the area capital in- Florida ranks 44th among the ing event in the association’s vestment. Manufacturers pay 25 states in terms of the percent- history from October 2 through percent of the Tangible Personal age of the state’s workforce 4, 2013 at the Casa Monica Hotel Property Tax and 50 percent of employed in manufacturing at in St. Augustine. FCMA manufacturing members 4.3 percent and 47th in its per- The event will provide the are involved in imports and centage of Gross State Product association an opportunity to exports. attributable to manufacturing highlight manufacturing in the Manufacturing in NE Florida at 5 percent. But, Florida ranks region, off er serious discussions accounts for 5 percent of area fi rst in manufactured exports on critical manufacturing issues workforce. The average salary as a percentage of the state’s and create a unique environ- in manufacturing is 135 percent total exports at around 85 to 90 ment for networking for manu- higher than other sectors. For percent of all the state’s $66.4 facturing and partner members. each manufacturing job, 2.5 billion in exports. Should you want more informa- other jobs are created indirectly. Manufacturing has the tion about FCMA, please call Those jobs include support for biggest economic “multiplier” 296-9664. the Port and Logistics Industry. eff ect of all industries in Florida, JAXPORT plays a key role in FCMA promotes workforce skills meaning more economic activ- the growth of Northeast Florida. through summer manufacturing/ ity is gained for investments in At this time the Panama Canal is chemical camps for eighth grad- manufacturing than in any other being widened to accommodate ers, supporting manufacturing/ industry. Each dollar invested in the gigantic ships that are being engineering academies in area manufactured goods creates an- engineered specifi cally to fl ow in high schools, off ering engineer- other $1.43 of activity in other and out of the widened Panama ing scholarships at UNF, working sectors. Canal. This is scheduled to be with area trade schools and uti- The local First Coast Manu- complete in 2014. Offi cials proj- lizing retired military personnel. facturers Association is a great ect as many as thousands of new The environment is of major group of dedicated people that jobs lie in the balance if Jack- concern to the FCMA. They work real hard to maintain and sonville becomes the primary lead in developing systems for increase the activity in North United States southeast port recycling and improvement East Florida. The FCMA is an of call for these larger vessels. of air and water quality. Area association created to represent JAXPORT is competing against manufacturers have either met of the views of manufacturing, Charleston, South Carolina and exceeded EPA regulations. logistics and related companies. Savannah, Georgia for the lucra- Manufacturing is valuable Its objectives are: Protecting tive larger fl eet. to our economy with direct and the Environment, Educating the In Florida, 17,746 manu- indirect jobs. Manufacturers Workforce and Improving the facturers employ over 340,000 are working hard and investing Economy. skilled workers. Manufacturing in protecting our environment. VyStar Credit Union celebrated the Grand Opening of their new Their goal is to improve creates six times the economic Support for manufacturing is Baymeadows and 295 East Branch with a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 8, 2013. public acceptance that will allow impact of agriculture. On the lo- support for your economy. www.thecreekline.com • May 2013 • The CreekLine, Page 5 The Sheriff Reports By Contributing Writer David B. Shoar, Convenient Appointments St. Johns County Sheriff Before & After Proms, parties and alcohol Work or School! We are fortunate in St. content in excess of .08, the Call today for your Johns County to have a won- legal limit for drunk driving. derful population of young Another federal study found FREE consultation! people. You often read of their that of the nearly 70 percent many accomplishments in this of high school students who publication. As we approach have consumed alcohol in the prom season and graduation I past 30 days, 49 percent pur- urge parents and all citizens to chased it illegally, 30 percent join with the law enforcement got it from an unrelated person community to do everything we of drinking age and 21 percent such as being off ered alcohol can to help keep our celebrating were provided alcohol by their or drugs or turning down a ride SELLING YOUR HOME? students safe. parents or another adult family with an intoxicated driver. One major concern is un- member. In an eff ort to reduce 5. 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Here are seven suggestions dent’s social media sites—their survey and 18.3 percent reported What’s New cont. from pg. 3 for parents to help ensure that friends or contacts, evening binge drinking (fi ve or more their sons and daughters arrive plans, etc. drinks for males and four or home safely after attending such Main Library in St. Augustine faithful friend of the school and It is my hope that our high more drinks for females for the events. to tackle goals, motivation and founder of the Junior Gardener school juniors and seniors in confl ict. What do you need to sole purpose of getting drunk) in 1. Have a very specifi c con- Club where she brought a love St. Johns Country will use good know to sustain a book-length the past 30 days. The numbers versation with your teen about and understanding of nature for judgment and safely enjoy their work of fi ction? This workshop for our middle school students alcohol consumption, driving the past 25 years. Congratula- proms and graduation parties. will help you understand and in the survey is as follows: under the infl uence and resisting tions Beverly. We at the sheriff ’s offi ce will use goals, motivation and con- 26.2 percent have used alcohol peer pressure that often leads to do all we can to make sure the fl ict to make your stories stron- in their lifetime. More than 10 poor judgment before, during The MOMS Club St. Au- roadways they travel are safe. ger, focused and motivated. This percent had consumed alcohol and after proms and parties. gustine-North is a wonderful I hope this information as- program is presented in part- in the past month of the survey 2. Find out who will be way to meet other stay-at-home and 3.6 percent reported binge sists you and your family and nership with the Friends of the and part-time working moth- driving, their address and phone please pass it onto friends and Main Library and the Ancient drinking in the prior 30 days of number and a list of names and ers and is a fun way for your the survey. All of the numbers relatives in an eff ort to combat City Chapter/FWA. Meetings are children to socialize with other phone numbers for each teen underage drinking. You can get free and open to the public. The are signifi cantly lower than the passenger. children. Mothers with chil- survey taken 10 years ago. Ac- additional information from the Main Library is located at in 3. Get a planned itinerary dren of all ages are welcome. cording to the National Highway P.A.C.T. Prevention Coalition of St. Augustine, at US Highway 1 Members for this chapter must Traffi c Safety Administration, and stress that no changes to it St. Johns County at www.pact- and San Carlos. be made without approval. live in the 32092 or 32095 zip the leading cause of death for prevention.org. Of course please codes, including all neighbor- 15 to 20 year olds is a car crash 4. Talk with your teen feel free to contact me anytime Adults and teens age 14 hoods along the 210 corridor. and 23 percent of teen drivers in specifi cally about how he or she at my email address at dshoar@ and older are invited to attend We meet once a month to plan fatal crashes had a blood alcohol will handle diffi cult situations sjso.org. Thank you. the Project Lap Blanket cro- our activities for the month chet group at the Bartram Trail ahead. These business meetings Branch Library on Monday, are held at 10:00 a.m. on the May 13 Tuesday, May 21 and fourth Thursday of every month Thursday, May 30 from 6:00 at Faith Community Church on p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The group County Road 210. Of course, will crochet or knit blankets for children are welcome at all of Finding the right family cancer patients at area hospi- our meetings and activities. tals. All skill levels are wel- If you have any questions or come. Can’t come to any of the would like to get more informa- doctor just got easier. meetings? Pick up the crochet tion to join, please email Sarah pattern at the Reference Desk at [email protected], check Dr. Levine is dedicated to your family’s health through every stage in the library and crochet the out our website at http:\\san- blanket in your spare time. Drop momsclub.weebly.com or drop of life. He has served Julington Creek for more than 1213 years and is off completed blankets and any into our business meeting. ready to provide you with a medical home. yarn you’d like to donate during regular library hours. For ad- The St. Johns County Mas- Services include: ditional information, please call ter Gardeners will be on hand Sports/school physicals the Reference Desk at 827-6960. to answer your lawn and garden Immunizations questions at the Bartram Trail The Garden Club of Swit- Library, located at 60 Davis Well visits for adults and children zerland held its spring luncheon Pond Road at the entrance to GYN care and installation of offi cers on Julington Creek Plantation. Coordination of care for chronic conditions May 9, 2013. The meeting, held The clinics are scheduled for Thursday, May 16 and Satur- (diabetes, hypertension, etc.) at Bailey’s Needmore Ranch, was the fi nal one until Sep- day, May 18 from 10:00 a.m. to On-site lab for all blood draws tember 12. New offi cers who 12:00 noon. You can bring in a were installed include Michelle soil sample for free pH testing. Same-day acute Fraser, president; Donna Ke- Instructions on taking a soil appointments athley, vice president; Carolyn sample can be found on the Mullinax, treasurer; Claire internet. Fioriti; recording secretary; and Margaret Williams, correspond- Riding Into History, one ing secretary. The Garden Club of America’s premier vintage Donald J. Levine, MD is so proud of Beverly Fleming, motorcycle events, will return Board-Certified to the beautiful World Golf a member of our club, who is retiring this month as Natural- Village near St. Augustine on ist for St Johns County. Beverly May 17-18, 2013. The week- 287.2794 received a wonderful tribute end will feature the Concours Baptist Primary Care on April 22 from the staff and d’Elegance on Saturday, with a charity ride to the event leaving Julington Creek students of Julington Creek Elementary School, who are from Adamec Harley-Davidson 1400 Bishop Estates Road, St. Johns, FL 32259 Baymeadows and BMW Mo- www.baptistprimarycare.net/levine-md planting trees in her honor by the fl ag pole. Beverly has been a What’s New cont. on pg. 6 Page 6, The CreekLine • May 2013 • www.thecreekline.com School District Journal By Contributing Writer Beverly Slough, St. Johns County School Board
April 10 was an excit- is very active. Please know that UNF Arena, Bartram Trail High ing and gratifying day for St. nothing has been done in the School - Saturday, June 1, 4:00 Johns County Schools. We just development of the zoning plan p.m., UNF Arena; St. Augustine completed our fi ve year accredi- for either of the new schools. High School – Saturday, June tation review. AdvancEd, an in- We will begin the process in 1, 7:00 p.m., UNF Arena; St. ternational accreditation group, the fall, after school is in ses- Johns Technical High School – visited the district for three days, sion for 2013-14. There will be Thursday, June 6, 7:00 p.m., St. meeting with people from all ample opportunity for public Augustine High School audito- over the district, from the super- input surrounding the zoning rium. Congratulations to all our /DZ2IILFHRI intendent and School Board to process. Any information be- graduates. We are so proud of 5RVH0DULH.3UHGG\3$ children. 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It names, mascots and all the other have posted a petition on www. was exceptionally gratifying to cultural items that surround new whitehouse.gov asking for the 6DQ-RVH%OYG6XLWH hear our district described as a schools. I look forward to work- government to set a federal -XVWQRUWKRIWKH-XOLQJWRQ&UHHN%ULGJH The hiring of an attorney is an important decision that should not be based solely on advertisements. jewel by the leader of the team. ing with the community as we minimum age of 18 for purchase %HIRUH\RXGHFLGHDVNXVWRVHQG\RXIUHHZULWWHQLQIRUPDWLRQDERXWRXUTXDOL¿FDWLRQVDQGH[SHULHQFH Congratulations to teachers, begin new traditions at our new and possession of electronic cig- students, administrators, parents schools. arettes. I am including the link and the community at large for Graduation is rapidly ap- in hopes that many of you will E Pluribus Unum: Civics for helping us achieve continued proaching. Schools are sched- support our students by sign- accreditation. uling senior celebrations, ing the petition. These young one and all Site preparation is well academic awards programs, people are to be commended for By James A. Lee, M.Ed., Ed.D. ABD, Peer Teacher Evaluator, St. Johns County underway for our two new K-8 baccalaureate and all the other working to make a diff erence School District schools. With all the schools things that surround high school in our world. https://petitions. that have been built since I graduation. The graduation whitehouse.gov/petition/set- Consider the following his- standing of tropical agriculture was fi rst elected to the School schedule is as follows: Pedro federal-minimum-age-restric- toric and contemporary geopolit- and, of course, their labor, made Board, this is the fi rst time that Menendez High School – Thurs- tion-purchase-possession-elec- ical circumstances and see if you possible the development of the a new one has been on my daily day, May 30, 7:00 p.m., St. tronic-cigarettes-18-years-old/ recognize their commonalities: colonies’ fi rst major cash crops, travel path. It is a pleasure to Augustine Amphitheatre; Ponte NsFNgG3v Catholics in Northern Ireland; tobacco, rice and cotton. Even watch the progress on HH, as it Vedra High School – Friday, Thank you, as always, for Quebecois in Canada, Palestin- among the English, extreme di- is called until it is given a name May 31, 7:00 p.m., UNF Arena; your interest in and support of ians in Israel, Jews in Palestine versity existed in religion, class, next fall. I am already receiving Nease High School – Saturday, public education. If I may assist and Afrikaners in South Af- education and heritage. But we emails asking about the zoning June 1, 9:00 a.m., UNF Arena; you in any way, please contact rica—among many other pos- know all too well the serious for the new schools. Creekside High School – Sat- me at [email protected]. sible examples. As you probably confl icts that arose as a result of In addition, the rumor mill urday, June 1, 12:00 noon; fl .us. inferred, all are ethnic groups these diversities. Our diff erences (some minorities, some not) foster prosperity, progress and involved in civil confl ict. Also, inspiration while also creating Buy A Business all of these confl icts occurred division, hatred and violence. 4FMM"#VTJOFTTt under democratic regimes, with Butts’ countervailing prin- the provisional exception of Pal- ciple to diversity is equality. He John Serb estine, a Mandate of the British asks whether our democratic (democratic) government. ambition of equality means that Certified Business Intermediary As I explained in earlier all individuals are equal or that www.FirstCoastBizBuySell.com articles, I suggested that we use all are to be treated equally. Of R. Freeman Butts’ “Twelve Tables course we can wish that all were Call 904-613-2658 for a Confidential No-Cost Valuation & Consultation of Civism” as the foundational equal. But obvious inequalities principles for our discussion of exist in strengths, skills, talents What’s New cont. from. pg. 5 the St. Augustine Lighthouse. St. Augustine Mari- civics issues in our community. and aptitudes. So we must, then, The fl otilla is always looking time Heritage Foundation, a Last month I discussed his fi rst assume that all are to be treated torcycles of Jacksonville. The for new members, particularly non-profi t organization, was grand marshal’s historic lunch two principles, justice and free- as equal. We have institutional- those who own aircraft, boats founded to educate and promote dom. Remember also that Butts ized unequal treatment of people ride to St. Augustine, led by and have radio equipment and St. Augustine’s rich maritime Buzz Kanter and Dale Walksler structured these principles as that most of us, if not all, would skills. If you are interested, history. Join us on Saturday, countervailing ideas under two agree are necessary. Just consid- and the grand marshal’s dinner please contact Vic Aquino at June 8 at the beautiful and at the Legends Grill in the WGV, headings. Unum lists principles er the limited rights of minors, 460-0243. historic Fountain of Youth necessary for promoting the gen- criminals and non-citizens. More will be held on Friday. Sargent Archaeological Park for the Cycle Products presents the eral social welfare. Pluribus lists problematic, though, is our his- The Northeast Florida Quit fi rst annual Family Fun Day principles necessary for protect- torical unequal treatment of peo- event. All of the proceeds from from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.! Riding Into History benefi t the Smoking Now (QSN) Program ing the blessings of individual ple based on ethnicity, religion, off ers free tobacco cessation This event is free to St Johns liberty. gender, etc. But even in our best Jacksonville-based Wounded County residents and activities classes! The classes meet once a This month we examine the eff orts to right those wrongs, we Warrior Project. So far, Rid- will include model boat building week for six consecutive weeks principles equality (unum) and still struggle with such issues as ing Into History has raised and races, youth sailing rig- and provide a free workbook as diversity (pluribus). As we see immigration, homosexual rights, $300,000 for charity. For more ging, many demonstration, fun well as free nicotine replace- from the list of ethnic groups rich versus poor and many other information and to sign up exhibits, knot tying and tug ‘o ment therapies (patch, lozenge above, civil confl ict among equality issues. online, please visit RidingInto- war contest, storytelling, prizes, and gum) to assist tobacco us- democratic peoples is not rare. In So, let’s end as we began. History.org. cannon fi ring, food and much ers in their quit attempt. Please fact, diversity itself fosters much Consider the following local cir- more. Come see the progress call us today at 482-0189 to of the world’s civil confl ict. cumstances: the need for wider The United States Coast made by The Maritime Heritage register for one of our upcom- However, diversity is a positive roads versus property rights, Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 14-7 Foundation’s boat builders who ing “Quit Smoking Now” classes attribute to society. Without it, land and water usage versus meets the fi rst Thursday of are building a replica of a 16th in St. Johns County. You will be technology, art and other valu- conservation, charter schools every month at 7:30 p.m. at the century boat used by the fi rst glad you did! able social assets would be stag- versus public schools; and LGBT St. Augustine Yacht Club near sailors who came to St Augus- nated. Consider Americans in the equality rights. In each of these tine. Please visit our website at early English colonies. 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Kyle Arnold’s April 22 at Julington Creek Ele- the kids and the club. Highlights and Sherry Dawson’s third- mentary. With a quick change of of her service for the school grade classes sang “This Land plans the ceremony was moved include helping the kindergar- is Your Land.” It was accompa- into the cafeteria where, after ten children plant wildfl ower nied by Arnold on guitar and all the children quietly came in, gardens many of the years; the audience singing along and there was standing room only. helping beautify the school over clapping. This was not just any assembly. the years by planting shrubs, Once Principal Story made It was a special surprise event to bushes and trees; bringing in the presentation of two palm honor a special volunteer at the speakers ranging from butterfl y tree pillow sculptures and a school. specialists to native Americans; book of memories to Fleming Expecting that the ceremony helping the children learn about and when the rain eased up, she Volunteers needed at the was going to be about a little conservation and recycling; was escorted to the fl ag pole tree that she brought for plant- and promoting events at Alpine where the kids had planted three Council on Aging ing on Earth Day, Beverly Flem- Groves and Trout Creek Parks. palm trees along with a plaque By Contributing Writer Susan Johnson, Council on Aging ing or Ms. Beverly as the kids These were just the begin- honoring her as the founder of Meals On Wheels: Volunteers All material needed is provided. say, joined Principal Michael ning. She also turned becoming the JCE Junior Garden Club. To are urgently needed to deliver Work on your own schedule. Story and school board mem- involved with nature into fun fi nish off the celebration, Flem- Meals on Wheels to homebound Memory Enhancement Class: ber Beverly Slough on stage. for the kids. Along with the ing enjoyed cake with the kin- seniors in the St. Augustine area Volunteers are needed in COA’s Principal Story introduced her nature program she presents dergarten classes. When she was any morning Monday through Memory Enhancement program and Slough to the assembled once a month to all of the JCE saying her goodbyes, she treated Friday. to assist with class activities, children. He then began outlin- Junior Gardeners, she has built all 160 kids to a butterfl y release Care Connection: Volunteers monitor participants and assist ing Ms. Beverly’s many contri- a teepee with green bean vines of 75 Painted Lady butterfl ies are needed in the Minor Repair with lunch set-up on Fridays, butions over the last 25 years large enough for several chil- outside on the school grounds. Program. Change a light bulb, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon or 12:00 to building an appreciation of dren to actually go inside at the Ms. Beverly truly lives the fi x a leak, hang a curtain, install noon to 2:00 p.m. nature of the children of Juling- same time, celebrated JCE’s 25th life of a naturalist and is an in- a tub safety bar or even build ton Creek Elementary School. birthday with a colorful but- To volunteer or for more spiration to generations of kids a hand rail or repair a stair. No information- please call Ginny Fleming has achieved many terfl y release, helped the kinder- from Julington Creek Elemen- roof work – simple jobs only. garten children plant vegetable Draper at 904-209-3686 or e- goals with the school since she tary School. Training is available if required. mail [email protected]. Kids Are Not Little Adults
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Nease high school hosted Nease’s Battle of the Bands. Al- its annual Battle of the Bands though Tollers didn’t place fi rst, competition in April. True to their harmonic performances its name, the event is an op- were most certainly a highlight portunity for student bands to of the night. “battle” it out on stage in front “We make music, of course. of their peers and the band that We don’t typically prefer the is adjudged to have the won is term ‘indie rock’ but that’s granted with studio recording basically what it is; that’s just time. This year’s lineup included the term that most people can bands that represented multiple understand,” said Landon Tice, genres and styles, from the a guitarist who has been a part heavy metal of “Solution” to the of the band since its origins. unique reggae of “Born of the “My brother actually came up Sea.” These student bands pro- with the genre ‘quilt rock’ be- vided for an entertaining night cause, like a quilt, we just stitch of racing rhythms and mellow everything together. We fi nd melodies. One band in particu- ourselves diffi cult to describe lar, however, marked its terri- because we have so many dif- tory within Nease High School’s ferent elements to our songs, auditorium for the second time but that’s who we are.” this year. The name? “Tollers.” The band lined up April 12 Tollers as a band has been with six members: Landon, a together for a little more than guitarist; his brother Skye, who two years. This year, Tollers took charge of the keyboard as is better than ever. Ever since well as main vocals; Lily Dove, Nease’s annual talent show who played the vibraphone; hosted a few months ago, “Toll- Tucker Felts, at the base guitar; ers” has been the word dancing Tyler Goldsmith on the drums on the lips of NHS’s music lov- and fi nally Ellis Ward-Collings, ers. In that talent show, Tollers who added the unique sounds of placed fi rst among a variety of the trumpet. acts for their unique musical The band has a unique iden- sound and cultivated chemistry. tity, one that certainly brought Since then, music-loving stu- strong variety to the Battle of dents at Nease had been waiting the Bands at Nease. This dis- to hear them perform again and tinguished identity is refl ected were given that opportunity at in the experiences of the band members themselves, as they bond as friends while making original music. The band’s identity con- LLC tinues to develop into one of SOLSTICE LAWN CARE, unique music and character Visit us at: www.solsticelawncare.com that will catch on with fans everywhere. Tice described his favorite part of being in the band, saying, “Obviously the music is the general answer. But No Annual Contract it’s a great rush, performing, it lets you show what you’ve No Locked-In Monthly Fees been practicing . Being able to play shows and showcases what you’ve worked on and letting Guaranteed Service Day people hear it is awesome. I love getting reactions from people and hearing what they have to Full Service Lawn Program! say. It means so much to me to hear other people’s reactions and just having people recog- Our Lawn Maintenance Program Includes: nize us. 7YaSXQã,ON-YXM\O^O/NQSXQã2ONQSXQ=R\_L>\SWWSXQ “We were playing in the band room, just me and Tyler in AOONSXQã>\OO>\SWWSXQã.OL\S]
South Cam- pus. JSYO concerts are usually in November, March and May in Rob- ert E. Jacoby Symphony Hall at the Times-Union Center for the Perform- ing Arts, with other special Photo by Steve Patrick. concerts throughout Auditions for the Jackson- the season. ville Symphony Youth Orchestra Founded in 1994, the (JSYO) will take place on May Jacksonville Symphony Youth 28-31 and June 1-2, 2013 at Orchestra (JSYO) enrolls more Florida State College at Jack- than 270 young musicians be- sonville (FSCJ) South Campus. tween the ages of seven and 21. Auditions will be held in Build- Students are admitted through ing M2 near the West Parking auditions and placed among six lot in the large ensemble room ensemble levels, plus chamber on the fi rst fl oor. music, and presents four con- 904.823.3764 Visit www.jaxyouthorches- certs each season. The JSYO has tra.com/auditions/ to view the become one the best and most Audition Guidelines for 2013 comprehensive youth orches- including the guidelines for tra programs in the Southeast. each JSYO ensemble. Ensembles As music programs are scaled include the Philharmonic, back in public schools, the JSYO Repertory Orchestra, Premiere has fi lled this void by off ering Strings, Encore Strings, Foun- quality orchestral instruction, dation Strings and Overture guided by a team of professional Strings. Musicians are placed conductors and coaches led by into various ensembles based Scott Gregg. The Jacksonville by talent and ability and not by Symphony Youth Orchestra age. Each ensemble rehearses (JSYO) is co-sponsored by Flori- once a week on either Sundays da State College of Jacksonville Help protect St. Johns County beaches as or Mondays. and the Jacksonville Symphony For those who are accepted Association. sea turtle nesting season begins into the JSYO program, annual To apply for an audition As the sea turtles return to • Use trash and recycling • Avoid disturbing or handling membership dues range from with the Jacksonville Symphony nest on the beaches of St. Johns receptacles. sea turtles, their eggs or their $300 to $475, depending on en- Youth Orchestra, please visit County, offi cials are asking resi- • Refrain from using fi reworks nests. semble placement. Scholarship www.jaxyouthorchestra.com dents, visitors and businesses to and open fi res. • If an injured, sick or de- assistance is available, based on and click on the Auditions tab help protect the natural habitat • Remove ruts and fi ll in holes ceased sea turtle is en- fi nancial need. 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This has been Helping Hands is looking for do- contact [email protected]. The a special project that the group nations of any new items listed group meets the last Friday of has done for the last six years for the children. Any size, color each month to do a small project for the women in the shelter. or gender items will work. The for the community. There are Helping Hands members beach bags were made by the no dues, offi cers or stress. The will be busy fi lling Spash Pacs— Rippers, who just fi nished a spe- group relies solely on donations beach bags for the children at cial project for the School of the of goods and services from the the Salvation Army who go to Deaf and Blind in St. Augustine. community. Their motto is “We swim camp this summer. They These talented ladies made over do what we can with what we will meet on May 31,2013 at 100 fabric cane cases for the have.” special folding canes used there. Foundation awards equipment to local fi rst responders by Waste Management at the River Bend Golf Links. 6WDWH5RDG16WH Chief Lorin Mock accepted the donation to Clay County Publix Center in Fruit Cove Fire Rescue and was awarded 3Kxwww.theupsstorelocal.com/3927 an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) equipped with skid unit worth more than $18,500. Chief Rob- ert Musco while Green Cove Surgeon performs fi rst robotic Springs Police Department benefi ts with four Automated total knee replacement External Defi brillators (AEDs) worth more than $4,380. The A team at Flagler Hospital used to guide the surgeon as he ATV and skid unit will provide in St. Augustine, led by ortho- makes the bone cuts necessary off -road capabilities for basic pedic surgeon, Dr. Tod Northrup to attach the knee replacement fi refi ghting and the transporta- of Florida Sports Medicine Insti- implant. Firehouse Subs co-founder Robin Sorensen, Waste Management CEO tion of patients. The ATV will tute, performed North Florida’s “This is the most dra- David Steiner, Joel Murray, Firehouse Subs co-founder Chris Sorensen, also be used at Clay County fi rst computer-navigated robotic matic development in joint Clay County Fire Rescue Deputy Fire Chief David Motes, John Mur- fair during large community total knee replacement. This surgery in the past 30 years,” ray, Clay County Fair manager Pete Sutton, Clay County Fair director events. The AEDs will allow technology off ers a new surgical said Northrup. “For patients in Johnny Smith, Clay County Fire Rescue Chief Lorin Mock, Edward every Green Cove Springs option for patients who require constant pain who are no longer Murray and Firehouse Subs partner Stephen Joost. patrol shift to be outfi tted to total knee replacement due to able to function well, this pro- provide life-saving assistance chronic knee pain as a result of cedure is a game changer.” To kick off the 13th an- Rescue and Green Cove Springs in the event of cardiac arrest. osteoarthritis. This procedure nual Murray Bros. Caddyshack Police Department during a The Apex Robotic Tech- Since 2005, Firehouse Subs allows for increased accuracy nology Praxim robotic cutting Charity Golf Tournament, joint ceremony on Thursday, Public Safety Foundation has of implant placement, helps Firehouse Subs Public Safety April 4, 2013. 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Teachers Celebrating took part in the afternoon worked with pep rally. All students, teach- their students our 30th year $500$ OFF ers and the majority of school throughout Dillon and Caleb take the front as Susan Jackson’s staff came outside to celebrate all of the class battles the tug-o-war during the FCAT Celebra- in business! forffooror a complete the arrival of FCAT testing. speed and tion Games. The fi fth grade entertained agility games. reroof the younger students with Classes worked together as a the teachers and students and unit but then cel- welcomes opportunity to show ebrated all as one what they have learned. 2%3)$%.4)!, 2% 2//&).' s .%7 #/.3425#4)/. Mustang family. Now that FCATs are com- The highlight of the pleted and the school year is &,!4 2//&3 s 2%0!)23 afternoon was the quickly approaching its end, /6%2 2//&3 ).34!,,%$ tug-o-war between volunteers are in great de- students and teach- mand. Before the school takes 3().',% s -%4!, s 4),% ers. 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The practice test Questions or FRQs that students on their own, their teachers also helped me see what I needed to struggled with. By Contributing Writer Lynn Johnson, NBCT, Library Media Specialist, Pacetti did everything they could to study before the real test.” Bay Middle School, IBMYP “The practice we’ve had help their students succeed. There are some teachers helped a lot,” stated Ruth I am almost fi nished read- – the “Ellis Island of the West.” Some teachers off ered an who off ered before and after- Huang, a senior in Lloyd’s AP ing They Call me a Hero by It is amazing the courage people after-school practice test for school study sessions, such as Calculus AB class, “because I Daniel Hernandez and it is truly had to come to America and their class. Though these teach- the AP United States History was able to walk in knowing inspirational. It is an eye open- start a new life here in spite of ers may count this as the class’s teachers. 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