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AFTER THE STORM CLEAN-UP CONTINUES

On a Mission: First Coast nonprofits Pages 15-20

Business Weekly: Recovering from Hurricane Irma Pages 35-38 Residents across the Beaches and St. Johns County are in the process of restoring to some sense of normalcy after Hurricane Irma. Read more about storm recovery in our After the Storm section Sports Photos courtesy of Susan Griffin, on pages 24-33. Bruce Reid and Colonial Church Pages 40-44

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PV2-LV42571 4 COMMUNITY NEWS Ponte Vedra Recorder · September 21, 2017 Local officials reflect on wrath of Hurricane Irma, compare impacts of storm with Matthew By Jon Blauvelt St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office (SJSO) Information Officer Jeremy Robshaw said Overall, the county administrator stated Commander Chuck Mulligan agreed with both Irma and Matthew will leave “forever that there’s also no substitute for an experi- With more than a week of storm recovery Wanchick’s assessment on the higher winds, impacts” on the community and agreed with enced and cohesive staff, which he believes efforts to reflect upon, St. Johns County which he noted were sustained at approxi- Wanchick’s characterization of Irma as a wholeheartedly exists in St. Johns County, Administrator Michael Wanchick told the mately 80 mph, compared to peak winds more county-wide event, compared to Mat- especially after dealing with Matthew last Recorder that he believes Hurricane Irma during Matthew that were sustained at ap- thew’s more localized impacts. year. will prove to be more damaging for the proximately 65 mph. The SJSO spokesman “It’s created a challenge where you now Moving forward, Wanchick said recovery county than Hurricane Matthew. said Irma, unlike Matthew, produced three have to provide that level of recovery and from Irma will take months, explaining that “With Irma, we saw more pervasive confirmed tornadoes that touched down emergency response throughout the entire the process requires mitigating several fed- county-wide damage,” he said. “If I were to across the county, including one in Crescent 680 square miles, versus just being able eral, state and local regulations, as learned guess before I’ve seen all the final dam- Beach reaching 130 mph that was respon- to focus on specific areas,” said Captain over the past year with Matthew. age assessments, I would say it was more sible for significant damage to condos at the Robshaw. As a result, he is asking for the commu- damaging.” Summerhouse Beach & Racquet Club. As for that recovery, Wanchick said nity’s cooperation. Wanchick explained that Irma, like As for rainfall, St. Johns County’s Di- he’s been proud of the county’s response. “This kind of event puts a tremendous Matthew, resulted in beach erosion on the rector of Emergency Management Linda He said the county’s prior investments in burden on local government,” said Wanch- barrier islands and flooding in low lying Stoughton confirmed that Irma produced training and equipment have proven to pay ick. “It’s almost like you open up a second areas like Downtown St. Augustine and the more than 17 inches of precipitation over a huge dividend, such as the county’s emer- business with no additional staff, in addition adjacent Davis Shores community. Un- the four days of the storm, which included gency operations center and its recently to running the day-to-day operations of lo- like Matthew, however, he said Irma left the nor’easter that preceded the hurricane. built $26 million radio system that was cal government that we do 365 days a year. the county with heavier inland damage in On the other hand, she said the greatest installed during the “Great Recession.” “Hopefully people will be patient. places like Hastings and Flagler Estates, as amount of rainfall seen during Matthew was “That system has played out flawlessly,” They’ll let us prioritize what’s most urgent, well as more structural damage and downed in Bakersville, where approximately 9.9 said Wanchick. “If you ask anyone who’s a which I think is storm recovery right now, trees and signs due to the higher winds that inches of precipitation fell. first responder—federal, state or local—that and allow us to transition back into more characterized the storm. St. Johns County Fire Rescue Public system was a real life saver.” day-to-day activities over a period of time.”

JACKSONVILLE COUNTRY DAY STUDENTS BREAK DRESS CODE FOR HURRICANE HARVEY RELIEF RAMONA donates Sept. 18 sales Jacksonville Country Day School (JCDS) of new single and album to students, including Ponte Vedra Beach residents Ellie Good- benefit Hurricane Irma victims friend (far left) and RAMONA, an original jazz-meets-R&B personal tragedy, while also sustaining their Izzy Davis (far right), eight-piece outfit based in St. Augustine, music by playing 40-plus shows a month “break” the school’s released its new single “Not Your Mama” and finalizing the record. dress code Sept. 1 to raise money for on Sept. 18 off its self-titled album, and do- “I’m still in awe at the amount of work those impacted by nated all proceeds made on the release date our band put in to get us back to square Hurricane Harvey. to assist victims impacted by Hurricane one after those devastating months,” Salyer Students were asked Irma. All proceeds from sales of the band’s said. to donate $1 for the album and single made on Sept. 18 went Throughout the past year, RAMONA privilege of break- directly to the American Red Cross. has garnered national attention, winning the ing the dress code. RAMONA felt the effects of their own Delta Grammy contest, being named the Overall, students tragedy in 2016 when Hurricane Matthew “What’s Hot” band of the year and receiv- raised $2,218, which destroyed singer and lead conceptualist Jea- ing a feature on the Best of NPR. Created will be donated to the United Way of netta Salyer and Alberto Cebollero‘s home. to lift spirits, “Not your Momma” has been Greater Houston. “We were going through a lot of chang- described as “a lighthearted, humorous Photo courtesy of es and growth as a band after Hurricane take on an ordinary occurrence, a true new Ian Nyquist Matthew hit, and we began developing a school jazz standard riddled with female more sophisticated, relaxed sound in part empowerment, playful lyrics and a musical because we felt unshakable as a musical punch.” force,” Salyer said. “Creating was a sure While often performing as a duo or trio, way to bring positivity to an uncertain time RAMONA also plays as a full-piece band of transition.” consisting of Jeanetta Salyer (vocal/em- The six-song album took a total of three cee), Chris Kearnes (saxophone), Alberto months to record through the expertise Cebollero (guitar/piano), Jim Johnston of Lucio Rubino from Fish Tank Re- (guitar), Tommy Bridgewater (bass) and cords (Paramore, Larry Coryell, Flock of Kent McKinney (drums). Seagulls). Due to their loss from Hurricane To purchase the album or single Matthew, the band was in the middle of “Not Your Mama” online, go to rebuilding their lives and dealing with www.ramonatheband.com/music.

Subscribe to the Recorder! Call (904) 285-8831. PV2-LV42652 Ponte Vedra Recorder · September 21, 2017 COMMUNITY NEWS 5 Local health and wellness Fourth annual Wellness Fair business to hold ‘Soothe at PV Wellness Your Soul’ workshop Center post-Hurricane Irma rescheduled By Jon Blauvelt for Sept. 28 live a life that is in sync with your nature,” Soul Life, a Ponte Vedra Beach-based she said. Due to the impacts of Hur- health and wellness business, is hosting an Sullivan Walden will explore how un- ricane Irma, the Wellness Fair all-day workshop Sept. 26 entitled “Soothe derstanding the conscious and unconscious and Anniversary Party hosted Your Soul” that will enable attendees to genetic maps assist in navigating a purpose- by the Ponte Vedra Wellness learn more about the concept of “Human ful life. Center has been rescheduled to Design,” new stress intervention technolo- Later in the day, Sullivan Walden will Thursday, Sept. 28 from 4:30 gies and dreams and premonitions. facilitate an additional workshop on dreams to 6:30 p.m. Soul Life Founder in which she will discuss the main elements The Wellness Fair will Dr. Chez Leeby said of dream work, which include declaration, feature displays from a variety the event will pro- remembrance, embodiment, activation and of local health and wellness vide attendees with mastermind. Photos courtesy of Kelly Sullivan Walden providers, as well as raffle tools and knowledge At the end of the day, the dream therapist Kelly Sullivan Walden’s new book “Chicken Soup prize drawings, organic wine for the Soul: Dreams & the Unexplainable” to help them per- will conduct a book signing for her newest tasting, food and other treats severe through the compilation, “Chicken Soup for the Soul: that visits its clients and enables them to from Metro Diner and Peter- recent adversity of Dreams & the Unexplainable,” which will create their own wellness workshops. brooke Chocolatier of Ponte Kelly Sullivan Walden Hurricane Irma. be released Sept. 26. Co-authored by Sul- “We’ll bring in meditation, we’ll bring Vedra Beach. “I feel like these livan Walden, the book includes a handful in yoga, the psychotherapy that I do,” she This event is organized in are tools that…will be of added value and of stories on navigating life with direction explained. “We’ll bring in all kinds of cooperation with First Atlan- help them in recovering from any type of from dreams, finding love and a soul mate different modalities so that people can not tic Bank and is free and open stress, trauma and any difficulties they’ve and facing fears and overcoming them just read about them or hear about them but to the public. While all food, been through,” she said. “There will op- through dream experiences. actually experience them and try on differ- health screenings, services and portunities for sharing, opportunities for Leeby explained that in addition to Sul- ent things.” raffle tickets are complimen- learning and opportunities for healing.” livan Walden’s contributions to the work- Open to men and women of all ages, the tary, a donation to benefit Mis- Los Angeles-based hypnotherapist, shop, the day will also feature a discussion Sept. 26 workshop will be held from 8 a.m. sion House is encouraged. dream therapist and author Kelly Sullivan on natural stress intervention strategies to 3:30 p.m., with tickets costing $125. The This year’s Wellness Fair Walden is flying into Ponte Vedra for the led by Greg Culver, who is a worldwide location of the event in Ponte Vedra will participants include Balini event to facilitate a few of the sessions. She speaker and expert in the fields of parasym- be determined by the number of registered Mind and Body, Connect has appeared on numerous national radio pathetic dominance and holistic healing participants. Tickets for the workshop are Hearing, CrossBarre, Ec- and TV shows, including “Coast to Coast technologies such as NuCalm. available through Eventbrite at https:// cella, Full Circle Women’s AM,” “The Dr. Oz Show,” “Ricki Lake” “He is joining us to share some natural www.eventbrite.com/e/soul-life-presents- Care, Healing Massage of and “The Real,” to analyze dreams and ex- stress intervention technologies,” said shake-up-your-soul-workshop-with-kelly- Ponte Vedra, Health Partners plain how people can benefit from listening Leeby. “Greg will be perfect for this situa- sullivan-walden-tickets-37358481223. LLC, Podiatry Associates of to their inner wisdom. tion that we’ve all been through…the Irma As part of the event, Leeby said Soul Florida/Beach Division, Ponte Sullivan Walden’s first session will focus aftermath. He will share new and innova- Life will be holding a canned food drive Vedra Eye Associates, Ponte on “Human Design,” which she said is tive modalities that help with stress, anxiety for Beaches Emergency Assistance Minis- Vedra Training Company, similar to an astrology reading or Myers- and difficulty sleeping.” try (BEAM) and a drive for the Bahamas Ponte Vedra Wellness Center, Briggs indicator that allows people to better Leeby added that the workshop will also through local nonprofit Adventures in PRP Wine International, SJC understand how they’re wired. include yoga, guided mediation, lunch and God’s Creation. Attendees of the workshop Chamber of Commerce Ponte “It’s kind of like a personal owner’s a presentation about Soul Life, which she are encouraged to bring canned foods and Vedra Beach Division and manual so that you can make choices and described as a “mobile wellness” business bottled water for relief efforts. First Atlantic Beach. The Spa at One Ocean to host

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A Ponte Vedra Beach resident, Greg Wong is the senior vice president of corporate development at Web.com, as well as a trustee for the Ponte Vedra Beach Municipal Service District Board. Greg Wong

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Can you please tell us about your background? My wife Amy, sons Danny and Liam and I have been Ponte Vedra residents for nearly 10 years. I grew up in Southern California and received my undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame. After serving six years as a U.S. Navy officer in the Nuclear Propulsion Program and receiving my MBA in finance, I became a technology investment banker. During my over 11-year tenure as an investment banker, I completed dozens of initial public offerings, merger and acquisition transactions and strategic advisory assignments. I started working with Web.com in 2002 as the company’s external investment banker and came on board as the company’s internal investment banker in 2008. Since then, the company has grown from $17 million in revenue to over $750 million in revenue and now has over 3,400 employees. Web.com is now the largest Internet company in the Southeast U.S. What are your roles and responsibilities as senior vice president of corporate development at Web.com? I am responsible for all mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and equity and debt capital market activities. Since joining full-time in 2008, I have led all of Web.com’s capital- raising transactions and acquisitions in the United States, Europe and South America. I have had the opportunity to advise Web.com President and CEO David Brown and our company’s Board of Directors on every acquisition and capital markets transaction, including our initial public offering (IPO) in 2005. The best part of my job is the chance to meet and talk with CEOs of the small business-focused companies in our marketplace. Over months, and often times years, I get to develop relationships with these CEOs and really understand the opportunities (and challenges) each of their companies face. What are your specific responsibilities as a MSD trustee? I lead our communications and emergency services efforts for the MSD Board. I primarily focus on getting important information out to our residents on a timely basis. We utilize multiple channels of communication including broadcast e-mails, our website and our annual newsletter. In addition, whenever we have potential emergency situa- tions that could affect our community, I act as the primary conduit to alert our citizens about the upcoming threat. We look to provide critical information that allows our residents to take action to protect themselves, their families and their property. Photo by Jon Blauvelt Greg Wong Can you please tell us about how you’re involved with emergency operations when hurricanes like Irma and Matthew roll through? What brought you to the First Coast? What do you enjoy doing in your free time? As the MSD trustee assigned to emergency operations, Amy and I have been coming to Ponte Vedra for I particularly enjoy spending time with my family and my primary role is to facilitate communications between the 12 years. We originally purchased a condo near watching my two sons grow up. My oldest son, Danny, St. Johns County Emergency Operations Center, the MSD Sawgrass Beach Club and began to come to Ponte is an eighth grader at Episcopal School of Jacksonville chairman and the residents within the Ponte Vedra Beach Vedra for our holidays. After the birth of our second and is actively involved in cross country, theatre and Municipal Service District. During my tenure, we imple- child, we moved here full-time in 2008 to join my sailing. Liam, our fourth grader at Jacksonville Country mented an email system to get urgent and timely informa- favorite investment banking client, Web.com. We Day School, is a state champion black belt in Taekwondo. tion out to our residents, including evacuation notices, have always enjoyed the balanced lifestyle of com- Most weekends, Amy and I travel to support each of our bridge closings and openings and critical storm clean-up munity, sun and business opportunities that North- sons’ activities. Each year, we try to take a family vacation information. In the event of a catastrophic event, we would east Florida has to offer. By living here, you get overseas. So far, we’ve been to New Zealand, Australia, also disseminate information on shelters, food and water the benefits of a major city, while still enjoying the Italy, England, France, Germany, Austria, Spain, Greece distribution and rescue and recovery efforts. benefits of a local community. and Turkey. China is top of the list for our next trip. Ponte Vedra Recorder · September 21, 2017 COMMUNITY NEWS 7 Planning underway for Beaches Resource Center Foundation luau The 12th annual Lemon Bar Luau will like Sliders, Mellow Mushroom, Angie’s, be held Oct. 14, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Mojo’s, Mezza and more. All proceeds Lemon Bar in Neptune Beach. will benefit the Beaches Resource Center, The event will include a silent auc- which helps Beaches children and families. tion, door prizes, raffle, steel drum band and food from Beaches area restaurants LUAU continues on Page 12

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Social hour at Casa Marine Penthouse Coastal Wine Market wine tasting MOSH boat tours Sandals, Shorts and Steel Drum Service Lounge Coastal Wine Market hosts Friday wine tastings St. Johns River Taxi and MOSH host a St. Johns Every Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to noon, St. Paul’s The Ponte Vedra Woman’s Club will host a from 6 to 8 p.m. at 641 Crosswater Parkway, River boat tour every Saturday afternoon at 1 by-the-Sea Episcopal Church invites guests to Sept. 21 social hour at the Penthouse Lounge Suite B, Ponte Vedra Beach. Taste six wines for p.m. and 3:30 p.m. The tour features a history put on sandals and shorts for a more casual in the historic Casa Marina hotel from 5 to $10. For more information, call (904) 395-3520. host who explains the historical signifigance of worship service featuring the tropical sound of 7 p.m. Guests can purchase their own drinks the river and various landmarks in Jacksonville. steel drum music. The church is located at 465 and enjoy socializing with members. The Cannon Firing Demonstration at Tickets cost $15 for adults and $12 for children. 11th Ave. N. in Jacksonville Beach. Penthouse Lounge is located at 691 1st St. N., Castillo de San Marcos MOSH is located at 1025 Museum Circle in Jacksonville Beach. National Parks Service volunteers and person- Jacksonville. Life Enrichment Group nel demonstrate a cannon firing at the Castillo The Life Enrichment Group is designed for Concerts in the Plaza de San Marcos museum / monument every Family sening at the GTM Research those with memory changes who want to St. Augustine’s Plaza de la Constitución will host Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 Reserve remain mentally, physically and socially active, the Oldest City’s summer-long concert series, a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Rangers Guests are invited to the GTM Research Reserve while giving caregivers and loved ones some “Concerts in the Plaza.” The series provides free and volunteers will demonstrate the weapons Sept. 23 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. to learn how free time for themselves. The program is offered concerts featuring local musical entertainment. and relate the experiences of the colonial Span- to pull a seine net. Participants will collect fish daily, serving the Jacksonville Beach and Ponte The Session will play at the Sept. 21 event. All ish soldier of 1740s St. Augustine. Firing times and crabs as well as learn about their habitats Vedra area. For more information call (904) 417- of the “Concerts in the Plaza” shows are free to are subject to change depending on weather and role in the environment. Waders and boots 7354 or email life_enrichmentgroup@yahoo. attend, and visitors are encouraged to bring conditions and staff availability. Castillo de San will be provided. The program is included with com. lounge chairs for seating. Picnic dinners are Marcos is located at 1 South Castillo Drive in St. regular admission to the reserve and takes allowed, but alcoholic beverages are prohibited Augustine. place in the Environmental Education Center at Ordinary People Exhibition by Don in the plaza. 505 Guana River Road in Ponte Vedra Beach. Trousdell Sing Out Loud Music Festival This 450th commemoration exhibition (run- Yoga for Survivors The Sing Out Loud Music Festival is the largest Dog Adoption Day ning through Oct. 1) at the St. Augustine Art The Y Healthy Living Center at the Ponte Vedra free music festival ever held in St. Johns County. Coldwell Banker Vanduard Realty presents Association features paintings by the late Don YMCA will host a “Yoga for Survivors” class Sept. Music venues throughout St. Augustine will Dog Adoption Day Sept. 23 at Petco on Marsh Trousdell, which highlight the first settlers who 21 at 11:30 a.m. Cancer patients, survivors, host various musical artists in a range of genres Landing Parkway from noon to 3 p.m. Coldwell founded and built St. Augustine during the caregivers and others with range of motion and throughout the weekend. Artists will include Banker Vanguard Realty has partnered with 16th century. The exhibition is free and open pain limitations are invited to join in this gentle Steve Earle, Lake Street Dive, Wolf Parade, Dirty Petco and TARAA for this event, which will to the public Tuesday through Saturday, noon and safe yoga practice, which is free and open Dozen Brass Band and more. For the full sched- take place at 950 Marsh Landing Pkwy #145, to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. The to the public. Call (904) 202-5376 or visit www. ule of performances and events, visit www. Jacksonville. St. Augustine Art Association is located at 22 baptistjax.com/ymca to reserve a spot. The singoutloudfestival.com. Marine St. Ponte Vedra YMCA is located at 170 Landrum Old City Farmers Market Lane. Florida Heritage Book Festival The Old City Farmers Market features fresh Trivia Night at Woody’s Bar-BQ The Florida Heritage Book Festival will hold produce, baked goods, handcrafted items and Join the Ponte Vedra Woman’s Club Sept. 24 for Kelly Quinn at Donna Mancini Interiors a fee-based writers conference for budding plants along with live entertainment. Fresh dinner and trivia night at Woody’s Bar-BQ, lo- and Flooring authors who are seeking to hone their skills. seafood in season will be available for purchase cated at 226 Solana Road in Ponte Vedra Beach, Donna Mancini Interiors and Flooring will Professional authors, editors and book publish- as well. The farmers market takes place every from 6 to 8 p.m. Meals for guests will cost $25 present artist Kelly Quinn live in the showroom ers will present workshops from 9 a.m.to 4:30 Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the St. per person or $45 per couple. Additionally, Sept 21 from 4 to 8 p.m. Visitors will learn about p.m. at the St. Johns County Convention Center Augustine Amphitheatre at 1340 A1A S. Admis- cash prizes for winners and item raffles will be Kelly’s painting techniques, view her work and at World Golf Village. The Florida Heritage sion is free. available. All proceeds will benefit the Florida more. This event will take place at 141 Hilden Book Festival is a non-profit corporation that School for the Deaf and the Blind. promotes Florida’s literary heritage and a love Road #202, Ponte Vedra Beach. Fundraiser for JFRD firefighter of reading. This event will take place at 500 S. 1-800-BOARDUP, 3PHASE Business Advisors, Premier Bride Expo Legacy Trail in St. Augustine. Visit www.fhbook- and Atlantic Beach Brewing Company will This expo will take place at Renaissance Resort Grief support group fest.com for more information. A grief support group meets on the third present a fundraiser to benefit Jacob Tomlinson at World Golf Village from 1 to 4 p.m. and will Thursday of each month at St. Paul’s Catholic and his family. Tomlinson lost everything as his feature more than 100 Florida wedding profes- Church in room 102 of the Family Life Center. house burned while working to help with res- sionals in attendance. Visit www.premierbride- This month’s meeting will take place at 7 p.m. cue and recovery operations during Hurricane expo.com to purchase tickets. The Renaissance St. Paul’s Catholic Church is located at 578 1st Irma. Local firefighters, police and neighbors Resort is located at at 500 S. Legacy Trail, St. Ave. N., Jacksonville Beach. will be on hand for the event Sept. 23 from 5:30 Augustine. p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Atlantic Beach Brewing

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MOSH Daily Programs Book club at the Ponte Vedra Beach Toastmasters Club Yoga for Survivors Join Jacksonville’s Museum of Science and Branch Library Toastmasters Club #5199 of Ponte Vedra Beach The Y Healthy Living Center at the Ponte Vedra History for its Daily Animal shows. On Monday Join the Ponte Vedra Beach library from 3 to 4 meets every Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. at THE YMCA will host a “Yoga for Survivors” class Sept. at 2 p.m., explore “Skin and Scales” in the Florida p.m. for a discussion on “News of the World” by PLAYERS Community Senior Center. These 28 at 11:30 a.m. Cancer patients, survivors, Naturalist’s Center, during which guests learn Paulette Jiles. Everyone is welcome; for more meetings will help attendees improve public caregivers and others with range of motion and about the cold-blooded world of reptiles and information contact the reference department speaking and gain leadership skills. The senior pain limitations are invited to join in this gentle amphibians. Prior to the program at 1 p.m., at (904) 827-6950 or visit the library’s reference center is located at 175 Landrum Lane in Ponte and safe yoga practice, which is free and open museum-goers can witness the exploration desk. The Ponte Vedra Beach library is located at Vedra Beach. Email Lucy Reep at lucyreep@ to the public. Call (904) 202-5376 or visit www. of space in the Bryan-Gooding Planetarium 101 Library Blvd. gmail.com for additional information. baptistjax.com/ymca to reserve a spot. The during “Astronaut,” an interactive venture led by Ponte Vedra YMCA is located at 170 Landrum a test astronaut named Chad. For tickets and Yoga on the Beach The Facts on Fats Lane. additional information, visit www.themosh.org. Each Tuesday morning through September, Dr. Sharyl Truty, MD & registered dietician, and join yoga fitness instructor Emily Johnson as Elizabeth Sisselman, RD and LDN, will present NocaTour Friends for the Arts she leads a free yoga session on St. Augustine a discussion on the fats in diets and how to The NocaTour, taking place Sept. 28 at 10 a.m., Get involved in the arts by joining a team of Beach at 978 A1A beach Blvd. at 8 a.m., weather know which diet is the healthiest. Samplings is a personal golf cart tour on Nocatee’s Green- fellow art supporters at the Cultural Center at permitting. The yoga sessions take place at and recipes will be provided. This event will way Trailway System, Nocatee Community Park, Ponte Vedra Beach. Help develop and support the Ocean Hammock walkover. Donations are take place Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. at the Native Sun Coastal Oaks and Del Webb. Participants will fundraising projects and help initiate special accepted. Natural Foods Market, located at 1585 3rd St. N., return to the welcome center for a walking tour projects to benefit and promote the cultural Jacksonville Beach. Call (904) 930-4774 for more of Splash Water Park and the fitness club. This center and the arts in our community. For more Free Admission at Cummer Museum information. event is weather permitting. Email Welcom- information, visit www.ccpvb.org/friends-for- Every Tuesday, the Cummer Museum of Art [email protected] to re-register if the tour the-arts. & Gardens offers visitors free admission to its Kingsman: The Golden Circle, is cancelled due to weather. The Nocatee wel- galleries and gardens for its “Florida Blue Free IMAX Hollywood film come center is located at 245 Nocatee Center Steve Anderson Art Exhibition at the Tuesday” promotion. The Cummer Museum is “The Kingsman: The Golden Circle” will be Way, Ponte Vedra. Villa Zorayda Museum located at 829 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville. shown at the World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX The Villa Zorayda Museum hosts an art exhibi- Theater Sept. 27. With their headquarters Fourth annual Wellness Fair tion of Steve Anderson’s paintings Monday Seminar on Funeral Pre-Planning demolished and the world held hostage, the The Wellness Fair and anniversary party hosted through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and The Quinn-Shalz Family Funeral Home will Kingsman works with an allied spy organization by the Ponte Vedra Wellness Center, located at Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Anderson, who is host a free seminar on the benefits of funeral to overcome the enemy. Visit www.worldgol- 100 Corridor Road #220, will take place Sept. visually impaired and has less than 10 percent pre-planning Tuesday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to fimax.com for show times and ticket pricing. 28 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The event will feature of his sight, highlights St. Augustine’s architec- 6 p.m. Special and important information for The World Golf Hall of Fame is located at One displays from a variety of local health and well- tural heritage in his work. View this exhibition veterans will also be discussed. Quinn-Shalz World Golf Place, St. Augustine. ness providers, as well as raffle prize drawings, at 83 King St., St. Augustine. General admission Family Funeral Home is located at 3600 Third organic wine tasting, food and other treats to Villa Zorayda Museum is $10 for adults and St., Jacksonville Beach. For more information, Gabriel House of Care Living Well from Metro Diner and Peterbrooke Chocolatier $4 for youth. call (904) 249-1100. Symposium of Ponte Vedra Beach. Call (904) 273-2691 for The Gabriel House of Care Living Well Sympo- more information; this event is free and open to Cecile and Gene Usdin, Judeo-Christian Morgan James at the Ponte Vedra sium, taking place at 4599 Worrall Way in Jack- the public. Lecture at Flagler College Concert Hall sonville, will offer insights into a healthier life Dr. Lucinda Mosher will present a lecture New York-based soul singer and songwriter through expert speakers on stress reduction, An Evening with Alison Krauss and entitled “Writing the Sublime: Calligraphy, Morgan James will perform at the Ponte Vedra acupuncture, music therapy and art therapy. David Gray Iconography, Hagiography and the Promotion Concert Hall Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. (Doors open at The event will take place Sept. 27 from 11:30 The St. Augustine Amphitheatre will host multi- of Interreligious Understanding” at Lewis Audi- 7.) James’ performances showcase virtuosic a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Visit www.facebook.com/Ga- platinum artists Alison Krauss and David Gray torium at Flagler College, located at 14 Granada vocal range that span from sultry to spontane- brielHouseofCare to purchase tickets. live in concert. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., while St., St. Augustine. The lecture begins at 7 p.m. ous and controlled. The soul singer has made the performance starts at 7 p.m. Visit www. leading appearances in “Berry Gordy’s Motown: Postpartum Support Group staugamphitheatre.com for tickets. Ponte Vedra Democratic Club meeting The Musical,” “Godspell” and more. Visit www. Mothers experiencing depression and/or anxi- The Ponte Vedra Democratic Club will meet pvconcerthall.com to purchase tickets. The ety can get support in a safe, non-judgmental Free calendar listings for community groups and nonprofit organizations are published at our discre- Sept. 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ponte Vedra Beach Ponte Vedra Concert Hall is located at 1050 environment at Baptist health’s Postpartum tion on a space-available basis. Send your event at Branch Library, located at 101 Library Blvd. The A1A N. Support Group. The group meets Sept. 27 at 10 least 10 days before publication. Submit events to meeting is open to the public. a.m. at the Y Healthy Living Center, located at [email protected], post online at www. 221 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville. pontevedrarecorder.com using the automated form or call (904) 686-3939.

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PV2-LV42598 Ponte Vedra Recorder · September 21, 2017 NOCATEE HAPPENINGS 11 Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach to hold Cancer-fighting inaugural fine arts festival at Nocatee in 2019 superheroes need The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra The arts fest will be a 100 percent tee is co-chaired by Sheila Lieberman Beach recently announced a partnership juried art show featuring fine art, sculp- and Leslie Kleiman. Other committee assist of a sidekick with Nocatee to bring a major, fine arts ture and performing arts. Also planned members include professional artists CureSearch for Children’s Cancer is festival to Northeast Florida. is a special patron and sponsor event laird (sic) and Ellen Diamond, as well as looking for teams and participants for its The Ponte Vedra Arts Fest at No- highlighting the raffle of a work from a CCPVB staff and supporters. If you, or Jacksonville Superheroes Unite! event at catee will be held at the outdoor field noted artist. someone you know, may be interested 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30 at the Nocatee at Nocatee April 6-7, 2019. The festival The Ponte Vedra Arts Fest is an en- in joining the arts fest committee, con- Welcome Center. will feature upscale art and artists from deavor of the Cultural Center at Ponte tact Sheila Lieberman at (904) 834-7174 The event will help raise funds for life- all over the country, as well as a family Vedra Beach and helps fulfill its mission or at [email protected] or call Leslie saving children’s cancer research and is event with performances and a children’s of “bringing the arts into the life of the Kleiman at (847) 338-8249 or leklei- aimed at making young cancer fighters area with a hands-on art experience. community.” The Arts Fest commit- [email protected]. feel like superheroes. Community members and members of the media are invited to come and share their stories. The Nocatee Welcome Center is located Rock Solid Law at 245 Nocatee Center Way in Ponte Vedra. To register for the event or for more infor- expands to Nocatee mation, go to www.curesearchevents.org. For over 25 years, Rock Solid Law has offered support for the various legal needs of clients in the Jacksonville area and surrounding beach communities, specializing in all facets of estate planning; wills, trusts and probate; real property law and business law. Recently, the firm announced the expansion Photo courtesy of Rock Solid Law of its offices to provide services to the Nocatee area. “This new office space will offer a comfortable and- ac As a vendor partner with the Better Homes and Gardens cessible setting for us to provide our Nocatee clients with Lifestyles Realty Nocatee office, Rock Solid Law’s new the same proactive approach that we are known for in order space is located in the BHGRE office at 86 Town Plaza Ave., to build a ‘rock solid’ foundation for their family, home, Suite 410 in Ponte Vedra. business and property,” said John Miller, Rock Solid Law’s The firm intends to hold a grand opening celebration in the founding attorney. near future. For more details, visit rocksolidlaw.com. Photos courtesy of metrocreativeconnection.com

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V42654 PV2-L Ponte Vedra Recorder · September 21, 2017 COMMUNITY NEWS 13 OCEAN PALMS ELEMENTARY EXCEEDS GOAL Ocean Palms Elementary recently exceeded its goal of collecting 1,000 food items by collecting 1,789 — a full day before the deadline. Do- nations benefit the St. Fran- cis House, Migrant Workers in Armstrong and the Celebration Lutheran Food Pantry. School students celebrated the achievement by wearing a crazy/favorite hat on Friday, Sept. 8. Photo courtesy of Pam Riley

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PV2-LV42573 PV2-LV42584 14 COMMUNITY NEWS Ponte Vedra Recorder · September 21, 2017 Ponte Vedra Beach native completes Cadet Basic Training at West Point Cadet Graham Paul Ungrady, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ungrady of Ponte Vedra Beach, completed Cadet Basic Training at the U.S. Military Academy in August. Ungrady entered West Point July 3 and successfully completed six weeks of Cadet Basic Training. According to the academy, basic training is one of the most challenging events a cadet will encounter over the course of his or her four years there. The initial military training program provides cadets with basic skills to build discipline, pride, cohesion, confidence and a high sense of duty to prepare them for entry into the Corps of Graham Paul Cadets. Areas of summer instruction included Ungrady first aid, mountaineering, hand grenades, rifle marksmanship and nuclear, biological and chemical training. A graduate of the Bolles School, Ungrady began classes at West Point on Aug. 21. The West Point curriculum offers 37 majors balancing physical sciences and engineering with humanities and social sciences, leading to a Bachelor of Science degree. Ungrady intends to graduate from West Point in 2021 and be Photos courtesy of Ryan Ungrady commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Cadet Ungrady poses with his sisters at West Point. Ambassador Girl Scout works towards Gold Award by spreading awareness of endangered rhinos An ambassador Girl Scout from Ponte Vedra who is currently working toward her Gold Award has created a social media awareness program that focuses on saving the remaining rhino population from poaching and ultimately extinction. Miranda Van Zyl’s passion for protect- ing rhinos developed after she watched a March 2017 news broadcast on the death of a 4-year-old white rhino at the hands of poachers in a French zoo. The incident shook Van Zyl and led her to establish the “USARhinoHero” awareness program. Van Zyl has been actively promoting Miranda Van Zyl (right) meets a rhino keeper her awareness program on social media at the Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa. for the last four months, regularly posting rhino facts, educational articles and up- the entire species into extinction within dates on poaching incidents. She has also the next decade. visited many zoos with rhino exhibits as “Rhinos are being poached throughout part of her research for the Gold Award, Africa and Asia at an estimated rate of 10- which is the highest award a girl scout can 15 rhinos every day,” noted Van Zyl. “Sta- achieve. tistics are inaccurate because not all African “These one-on-one interactions have nations report poaching figures, because of been a one-of-a-kind experience, and have the negative impact that this type of public- taught me so much,” said Van Zyl. ity may have on their local tourism.” According to the Girl Scout, rhinos are To learn more about Van Zyl’s cam- Photos courtesy of Miranda Van Zyl being poached at high rates across the paign, search for USARhinoHero on Miranda Van Zyl pets an adult male white rhino at Busch Gardens in Tampa. world for their horns, which could force Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Ponte Vedra Recorder · September 21, 2017 ON A MISSION: FIRST COAST NONPROFITS 15

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PV2-LV42657 16 ON A MISSION: FIRST COAST NONPROFITS Ponte Vedra Recorder · September 21, 2017 More than $2 million pledged to local Hurricane Irma relief efforts tion created by United Way of Northeast “Bringing individual donors, corpora- Hurricane Matthew; 16 local organizations Initial $200,000 in grants Florida, United Way of St. Johns County, tions and major philanthropies together is providing relief services received grants awarded to Red Cross The Community Foundation for Northeast a great benefit for the community, because totaling nearly $500,000, leaving a balance Florida, the Jessie Ball duPont Fund and it efficiently focuses energy and efforts,” in the relief fund of more than $150,000 and Salvation Army the Jewish Federation of Jacksonville. said Nina Waters, president of The Com- for future relief efforts. Those dollars are “This collaboration of partners is a great munity Foundation for Northeast Florida. immediately available to help with re- Over $2 million has been pledged to example of the important role of the phil- Two emergency grants of $100,000 each sponse to Hurricane Irma, Braun said. Any Florida’s First Coast Relief Fund to sup- anthropic and nonprofit sector in our com- will be made to the American Red Cross unspent funds will remain in the fund to port immediate and long-term relief and munity, which is the backbone of so many Northeast Florida Chapter and The Salva- maintain a permanent disaster relief fund recovery efforts following Hurricane Irma. critical services,” said Sherry Magill, tion Army of Northeast Florida to help the for Northeast Florida, and 100 percent of Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry an- president of the Jessie Ball duPont Fund. organizations respond to the region’s needs all gifts benefit the relief effort. nounced the pledges at a Sept. 13 press Major funders who have committed to following Hurricane Irma. All distributions from the relief fund conference at the Legends Center. The the relief fund for Irma include: “These grants represent our immediate will be overseen by a committee com- Jacksonville Jaguars, several philanthropic ■ Jacksonville Jaguars: $1 million initial response,” said Michelle Braun, prised of representatives of United Way of organizations and local corporations have ■ Jessie Ball duPont Fund: $250,000, president and CEO of United Way of Northeast Florida, United Way of St. Johns contributed the funds. plus a $250,000 matching grant Northeast Florida, which is acting as the County, The Community Foundation for “Jacksonville and Northeast Florida ■ Mayo Clinic of Jacksonville: fiscal agent for the relief fund. “Together Northeast Florida, the Jessie Ball duPont have been through a lot in the last 72 $500,000 for Irma relief efforts with with our partners, we are addressing urgent Fund, the Jewish Federation of Jackson- hours,” said Curry at the press confer- $250,000 to the fund needs and will be distributing the funds ville, the City of Jacksonville and other ence. “However, it’s been inspiring to see ■ Lucy Gooding Charitable Trust: quickly to where they are most needed.” funders. how the people of this community come $200,000 Florida’s First Coast Relief Fund will The fund also provides a vehicle for together in times of crisis. Florida’s First ■ Florida Blue: $1 million for statewide make grants only to organizations helping individual donors to contribute to disaster Coast Relief Fund is a clear example of the support with at least $100,000 to this fund individuals impacted by natural disasters relief and recovery efforts, maximizing generosity and volunteerism displayed by ■ Additionally, Wells Fargo, JP Morgan in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam and their contributions through matching funds the people of this city.” Chase, Baptist Health, The Community St. Johns counties. The fund will provide from major philanthropies. Donations are Created in 2016 to aid with Hurricane Foundation for Northeast Florida and resources to meet needs not met by gov- now being accepted. Matthew relief and to establish a perma- United Way of Northeast Florida have all ernment programs. For more information on Florida’s nent disaster relief fund, Florida’s First made commitments to the fund totaling In 2016, donors contributed more than First Coast Relief Fund, visit Coast Relief Fund is a strategic collabora- more than $300,000. $652,000 to the relief fund in response to www.unitedwaynefl.org/relieffund.

Former UNF director of coastal Friends of the GTM biology to present ‘Adapting to a Reserve and Audubon Rising Ocean’ at Oceanwise 2017 Society partner on Guana Dr. Courtney Hackney, the former di- Hackney was awarded emeritus rector of coastal biology at the University status following his retirement from the of North Florida, will serve as keynote University of North Florida. During his water quality project speaker for the Sept. 30 Oceanwise 2017 career, he published over 60 scientific event at the GTM Research Reserve papers and books on tidal marsh eco- The Friends of the GTM Reserve re- monitoring and research, so the part- Environmental Education Center, where systems or wetlands and a variety of cently partnered with St. Johns County nership makes sense.” he will deliver a presentation entitled subjects. Hackney is a past president Audubon Society and Audubon Florida Guana Lake and Guana River are “Adapting to a Rising Ocean.” of the Society of Wetland Scientists. to fund the Guana water quality project within both state Aquatic Preserve and The Ponte Vedra Beach-based event He was also appointed to the North being conducted by the Northeast National Estuarine Research Reserve will also feature sustainable seafood and Carolina Coastal Resources Council by Florida Aquatic Preserves and the designations intended to protect the other locally-sourced dishes, fine wine three North Carolina governors, and he GTM Research Reserve research team. health of Guana waters for long-term and beer from local fine restaurants, a received two appointments by President This project will allow the Guana recreational enjoyment, commercial silent auction, entertainment and a view George W. Bush on the Environmental River Marsh Aquatic Preserve and the fishing and oyster harvesting, research of the sun setting over the Guana River. Advisory Board (EAB), during and after GTM Research Reserve to take water and education. There has been limited “Money raised from this event helps Hurricane Katrina. quality samples for one year to create a water quality testing in Guana Lake, to fund ecological education programs This is the eighth annual Oceanwise baseline for water quality assessment. which was created in 1957 after the for local youth, research by local and benefit to be held at the GTM Research “We are very excited about part- construction of a dam intended to visiting scientists and stewardship of the Reserve’s Environmental Education nering with Audubon Florida and improve hunting and fishing. reserve’s landscape,” said Ellen Leroy- Center, located at 505 Guana River St. Johns County Audubon to study A recent short-term study conducted Reed, executive director of Friends of Road. Tickets cost $50 per person and our precious Guana Lake and Guana by the National Oceanic and Atmo- the GTM Reserve. “We are delighted can be purchased online at www.gtmnerr. River,” said Ellen Leroy-Reed, execu- spheric Administration flagged Guana Dr. Hackney agreed to be our keynote. org. Those interested in sponsoring the tive director of Friends of the GTM Lake as a potential problem area due In the past, he has partnered many UNF fundraiser can contact Ellen Leroy-Reed Reserve. “Audubon’s mission to to sediment contaminants, bacteria researchers on projects with the reserve, at [email protected] or call protect land, water, and wildlife aligns concentrations and overall habitat and he will have a lot to share.” (904) 823-4527. with GTM’s expertise in science-based quality. Ponte Vedra Recorder · September 21, 2017 ON A MISSION: FIRST COAST NONPROFITS 17 K9s For Warriors partners with Proceeds from ‘Toast to Life’ NFL star Tyler Eifert to create to benefit local awareness for veteran PTSD muscular dystrophy K9s For Warriors, the nation’s largest provider of service dogs for American veterans with Post Traumatic and ALS patients Stress Disorder (PTSD), recently announced a partnership with Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert through the The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) athlete’s “Why I Stand Campaign.” of Jacksonville will host a “Toast to Life” event Eifert revealed in a blog post his reasons for commenc- Friday, Oct. 6 to aid local children and adults ing the campaign and his desire to support K9s For War- with muscular dystrophy (MD), Amyotrophic riors, a nonprofit organization based in Ponte Vedra Beach. Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and related muscle-debil- To create awareness for veteran PTSD and pay homage itating diseases. to those who have served, Eifert will write the name of a This year’s event will take place at Sawgrass veteran on his cleats for each game during the 2017 NFL Marriott Golf Resort & Spa in Ponte Vedra Beach season. Featured names will be active or retired military and will feature food, fun, live music by The members, including K9s For Warriors graduates. Pat Till- Chris Thomas Band and an onsite silent auc- man was the name Eifert chose during the Bengals opener tion for guests, sponsors and donors. All ticket against the Ravens. Photo courtesy of K9s for Warriors sales, sponsorship proceeds and event donations “I want to take this time to remind everyone why I Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert will wear cleats bearing the name will directly support local children with MD in stand,” Eifert said. “I stand because I love my country. I of a military veteran during each game of the 2017 season. financing the cost of summer camp attendance. stand because I want to honor the people putting their lives “Summer camp is the highlight of their year,” on the line for me on a daily basis. PTSD is a serious issue veteran suicide. Rory Diamond, the organization’s chief said Elaine Ashourian, volunteer co-chair of the and something that sadly results in suicide for many vet- executive officer, lobbies on Capitol Hill to gain support Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Toast to Life erans when not treated correctly. By meeting and talking for the PAWS Act and has also facilitated a major research – Jacksonville. “Through the involvement of 440 with the leaders from K9s For Warriors, they informed me project in collaboration with Purdue University to provide attendees at last year’s event, we were able to suc- they worry doctors are masking the issues of PTSD by just evidence that service dogs are a viable PTSD treatment cessfully raise $340,000. Our goal is to raise even giving these individuals pills. K9s For Warriors believes option. more this year.” more than anything that highly trained service dogs is the “The empirical evidence of the efficacy of service dogs In addition, the funds raised by Toast to Life right answer.” in treating the symptoms of PTSD is clear and overwhelm- will help support the medical efforts of Mayo K9s For Warriors was established in 2011, by a mother, ing,” Diamond said. “Veteran suicide is an epidemic, so Clinic and UF Health in treating patients with Shari Duval, looking to find a way to incorporate canines the time for action is now. We need the support of law- MD, as well as ALS. into her own son’s PTSD recovery. Duval’s son, Brett Si- makers and our communities to help our heroes heal.” “Their fight is our fight,” said MDA of Jackson- mon, completed two tours in Iraq as a contractor handling K9s For Warriors utilizes rescue and shelter dogs, sav- ville Director of Business Development Christina bomb-sniffing dogs before being diagnosed. Duval pre- ing the time and money that would be required for a full- Warmouth. “Together, we can succeed in fighting sented the idea of opening a service dog organization that blown puppy breeding program. The veteran receives a for a cure and achieving a better quality of life for specialized in veteran PTSD to Simon. The mother-son fully-trained, healthy service canine that was saved from a children in our community living with muscular pair started K9s For Warriors out of a two-bedroom home. high-kill shelter. 82 percent of K9 For Warriors graduates dystrophy.” Today, the charity operates out of a state-of-the-art, 9-acre report a decrease in suicidal thoughts after receiving their Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are property in Ponte Vedra Beach. service dogs. available at mdatoasttolifejax.org/sponsor-tickets. The nonprofit has been instrumental in the recovery of For more information about K9s for Warriors, go to General donations can also be contributed to hundreds of disabled veterans and successful at preventing www.k9sforwarriors.org. mdatoasttolifejax.org/donations. Alpha-Omega Miracle Home to hold 17th annual Changing Lives fundraising banquet Sept. 28 director of Desire Street Ministries, an Bowl Championship and was selected Former Florida Gators Atlanta-based nonprofit organization that as the league’s MVP by the European QB Danny Wuerffel to revitalizes impoverished neighborhoods media. through spiritual and community devel- According to AOMH, Wuerffel will serve as guest speaker opment. While playing for the Gators, he use his life experiences playing football led Florida to four SEC Championships and serving in the inner city to inspire the Alpha-Omega Miracle Home (AOMH) and the university’s first National Cham- banquet’s attendees to live for something will hold its 17th annual Changing Lives pionship title. He won the 1996 Heisman bigger than themselves. fundraising banquet Thursday, Sept. 28 at Trophy and the William. V Campbell The AOMH event will also feature Anastasia Baptist Church in St. Augus- Award, while also setting 17 NCAA and remarks from former AOMH residents tine. University of Florida records. and the organization’s founder, Lisa To be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m., the Wuerffel played for the New Orleans Franklin, as well as a live auction and event will feature former University of Saints, Green Bay Packers, Chicago dinner catered by Carrabba’s. Dress is Florida and professional quarterback Bears and Washington Redskins in business casual. For more information Photo courtesy of Alpha-Omega Miracle Home Danny Wuerffel as the guest speaker. the NFL. He also played in the NFL’s or to register, call 904-823-8588 or visit Danny Wuerffel Wuerffel is currently the executive European League, where he won a World http://www.aomh.org/. 18 ON A MISSION: FIRST COAST NONPROFITS Ponte Vedra Recorder · September 21, 2017 Daniel Kids receives donations from Valmark Global Gift Fund, Fulcrum Partners LLC to aid kids in need Daniel Kids recently received a $7,300 to Daniel Kids that linked the nonprofit vides a crucial service to the community. Fulcrum Partners and Valmark Global Gift grant from Valmark Global Gift Fund with the Valmark Global Gift Fund, a “Daniel Kids is a fixture in Northeast Fund. that was matched by Ponte Vedra-based shared initiative of Valmark Financial Florida that Fulcrum Partners is proud to “We are so grateful to have organiza- executive benefits advisory Fulcrum Part- Group and its member firms. The Valmark support,” Brownell said. “I have always tions – both local and national – that ners LLC. The $14,600 in donations will Global Gift Fund has contributed nearly been impressed by the work that they do recognize the importance of our mission,” support Daniel Kids in serving thousands $3 million to more than 100 charities since and their unflinching commitment to local Clark said. “With the help of these stellar of abandoned, abused and neglected 2003. children in need.” organizations, we can continue to assist children. Bruce Brownell, managing director at Jim Clark, president and CEO of Daniel about 2,000 children and families every Fulcrum Partners is a long-time donor Fulcrum Partners, said Daniel Kids pro- Kids, said he deeply values the support of day.” First Coast Heart Walk Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast rescheduled for Nov. 19 Florida to host Margarita J’Ville In consideration of the ongoing Hurri- begin at 8 a.m., and the walk will begin event in honor of former CEO cane Irma recovery efforts in the Greater at 9:30 a.m. Jacksonville community, the American The American Heart Association rein- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast starts at 6 p.m. and tickets cost $100 per Heart Association announced last week forced its commitment to the fight against Florida (BBBSNEFL) will host a Mar- person. that the First Coast Heart Walk – origi- cardiovascular diseases and stroke, and garita J’Ville fundraiser event Sept. 29 Global Diamonds will serve as the of- nally scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 16 encouraged Heart Walk participants at One Ocean Resort & Spa to honor its ficial Diamond Drop raffle host, offering – has been rescheduled for Sunday, Nov. to join local relief efforts and help one recently retired CEO, Warren Grymes. a diamond jewelry piece with a value of 19. another through this difficult time. Inspired by Jimmy Buffet’s Margarita- at least $5,000. Committed event spon- Although the date has changed, the For a list of local resources for dealing ville, Margarita J’Ville will feature free sors include the Jaguars Foundation and Heart Walk will still take place at Metro- with the mental and medical impacts of flowing margaritas and signature drinks, Community First Credit Union. politan Park at 1410 Gator Bowl Drive Hurricane Irma, visit www.heart.org/ shopping, island-inspired cuisine, a live in Jacksonville as planned. Activities will hurricaneresources. band and live/silent auctions. The event BIG continues on Page 19

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time. The number of program youth Big being served annually grew from 350 Continued from 18 to nearly 1,200 students under Grymes’ leadership. Grymes retired from Big Brothers Big All money raised during Margarita Sisters of Northeast Florida on June 30 J’Ville will support the youth mentoring after 13 years of service. In 2004, he programs of BBBSNEFL. The fundraiser created and hosted the Margarita J’Ville will take place at One Ocean Resort & fundraiser event to financially strengthen Spa located at 1 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic and sustain the organization, which was Beach. For more information, visit www. struggling to keep its doors open at the bbbsnefl.org or call (904) 727-9797.

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PV2-L PV2-LV42596 20 ON A MISSION: FIRST COAST NONPROFITS Ponte Vedra Recorder · September 21, 2017 Capital Grille to present fundraising luncheon Sept. 30 benefitting Volunteers in Medicine The Capital Grille is hosting in a silent auction featuring gift a fundraising luncheon Sept. 30 baskets and one-of-a-kind ex- named “The Capital Affair” to periences, including the chance benefit Volunteers in Medicine. to bid on one of Brooks Broth- Thanks to Brooks Brothers, ers’ suits and much more. Other Erin Healy Designs and Cabi, event partners include Arlington guests will enjoy a firsthand Toyota, Beard’s Jewelry and experience of finery and fashion more. for this fall with a special, infor- Event tickets and proceeds mal fashion show and program will directly benefit patient emceed by WJXT morning news services and programs provided anchor Joy Purdy. In addition to by Volunteers in Medicine, a a special meal, guests will also volunteer-driven, full-service enjoy complimentary sparkling clinic providing free primary rosé and prosecco provided by and specialty medical care to event sponsor Bacardi and a Northeast Floridians who are choice of one of The Capital vulnerable, working or unin- Grille’s crafted cocktails, includ- sured. Several sponsorships are ing its signature “StoliDoli.” available for purchase ranging “We are thrilled to host this from $2,500 to $10,000. Tables exceptional event and to support start at $500, and individual tick- Volunteers in Medicine in their ets can be purchased for $150. mission to provide healthcare Photo courtesy of Cindy Stoddart Cooper The event will host no more than services and programs for our The Capital Grille Executive Chef Jared Gilbert, Sales Manager Brandy Robertson and Managing Partner Dan Skweres 120 guests. vulnerable, working, uninsured For sponsorship or ticket individuals and families,” said Robertson, our sales manager, stops to create the ultimate worthwhile organization.” information, contact Cindy Stod- Dan Skweres, managing partner and our Executive Chef Jared Capital Grille experience while In addition, guests will have dart Cooper at ccooper@vim- of The Capital Grille. “Brandy Gilbert have pulled out all the helping raise funds for such a the opportunity to participate jax.org or call (904) 254-5075. New research links Girl Scouts to leadership, success to consistently transform her ideas into Gateway Council actions, turn her questions into adventures and grow a lifetime of confidence,” announces Girl Scout Gateway Council CEO Mary Anne Jacobs programming said. “Girl Scouts learn to face challenges head on, embrace failure as a learning op- With the school year underway and with portunity and create lasting relationships many families deciding on extracurricular – all while building a lifetime of leadership activities for their children, a new study skills they need to empower themselves shows there has never been a better time to and change the world in both big and small join Girl Scouts. ways.” A recent report from the Girl Scout Gateway Council offers program- Research Institute, “The Girl Scout Impact ming designed to build girls’ skills and Study,” suggests that participating in Girl encourage their interest in STEM (sci- Scouts helps girls develop key leadership ence, technology, engineering and math) skills they need to be successful in life. and environmental conservation from an According to the report, when compared early age, and in an all-girl environment. to their peers, Girl Scouts are more likely For example, “Visual Astronomy - Moon than non-Girl Scouts to have confidence in Girls,” will take place Friday, Oct. 27 to themselves and their abilities (80 percent teach girls in fourth grade and up about the vs. 68 percent); act ethically and respon- moon and constellations and how to use a sibly and show concern for others (75 telescope. They can also have the experi- percent vs. 59 percent); seek challenges ence of “flying” over the moon’s surface and learn from setbacks (62 percent vs. like an astronaut. 42 percent); develop and maintain healthy “Programming like this is what sets Girl relationships (60 percent vs. 43 percent); Scouting apart,” Jacobs said. “Through Girl identify and solve problems in their com- Scouting, girls participate in one-of-a-kind munities (57 percent vs. 28 percent) and programs that feature all sorts of fun and take an active role in decision-making (80 challenging activities. This isn’t your ordi- percent vs. 51 percent). nary extracurricular activity. Join us today.” “Girl Scouts is a place where every go- For more information about Girl Scouts Photo courtesy of Girl Scouts of Gateway Council getter, innovator, risk-taker and leader can and how to join or volunteer, visit www. Girl Scouts fine-tune their archery skills. find the space, tools and support she needs girlscouts-gateway.org. Ponte Vedra Recorder · September 21, 2017 IN THE ARTS 21 Bon Iver to perform Symphony at Daily’s Place to premiere with Harry Potter Film at the St. Augustine Concert Series event Oct. 14 Jacksonville experience from Symphony at J.K. Rowling’s Amphitheatre Nov. 10 Daily’s Place Wizarding World will premiere and is sched- The St. Augustine Amphitheatre, in Million” was released in August of 2016 a four-concert uled to include partnership with JaxLive and Founda- on Jagjaguwar. series on Oct. hundreds of tion Presents, will welcome GRAMMY The 10 songs of “22, A Million” are 14 with “Harry performances Award-winning indie singer-songwriter a collection of sacred moments, love’s Potter and the across more than Bon Iver and special guest Aero Flynn to torment and salvation, contexts of intense Sorcerer’s 35 countries the stage Friday, Nov. 10, 2017. This date memories and signs that you can pin Stone” from the around the world will be Bon Iver’s only Florida appear- meaning onto or disregard as coinci- Harry Potter through 2018. ance. dence. If “Bon Iver, Bon Iver” (the follow Film Concert Series, with orchestra. Justin Freer, president of CineCon- Bon Iver (Justin Vernon) is a singer- up to “For Emma, Forever Ago,” released Audiences will be able to relive the certs and producer/conductor of the songwriter from Wisconsin whose in 2011) built a habitat rooted in physical magic of the film in high definition Harry Potter Film Concert Series, said indie folk music has made him an spaces, then “22, A Million” is the letting while hearing the symphony perform the Harry Potter film series is a once- award-winning critical and commercial go of that attachment to a place. John Williams’ unforgettable score live in-a lifetime cultural phenomenon that success. Bon Iver’s debut album “For Tickets for Bon Iver and special guest to picture. continues to delight millions of fans Emma, Forever Ago,” became one of the Aero Flynn are now on sale at the St. Tickets are available at www1.ticket- around the world. landmark albums of the late-2000s indie Augustine Amphitheatre and Ponte Vedra master.com/event/2200531FA2139B3F “It is with great pleasure that we folk sound. Further albums refining and Concert Hall Box Offices. Tickets can and start at $28.50, which includes the introduce for the first time ever an shifting their sound bolstered Bon Iver’s also be purchased at www.ticketmaster. facility management fee and parking, opportunity to experience the award- popularity and widened the band’s fan com, all TicketMaster outlets or by call- but not Ticketmaster fees. winning music scores played live by a base. Bon Iver’s latest release, “22, A ing (800) 745-3000. Other dates secured for symphony symphony orchestra, all while the be- events at Daily’s Place are March 10, loved film is simultaneously projected 2018, April 21, 2018 and May 12, onto the big screen,” he said. “It will be 2018. Concert information for those an unforgettable event.” performances will be announced later. The Jacksonville Symphony is Fall 2017 “We are excited to be part of Northeast Florida’s leading music Jacksonville’s newest entertainment nonprofit, offering live performances at venues,” said Robert Massey, president Jacoby Hall in the Times-Union Center St. Augustine and CEO of the Jacksonville Sympho- for Performing Arts and other venues ny. “What better way to introduce fans throughout the area. In addition, the to the Symphony than Daily’s Place Symphony provides music instruction Record Fair to and the Harry Potter Film Concert for youth and operates the Jacksonville Series.” Symphony Youth Orchestras. CineConcerts and Warner Bros. For more information about the be held Nov. 5 Consumer Products announced the symphony, visit jaxsymphony.org, Harry Potter Film Concert Series, a like them at www.facebook.com/Jax- The Fall 2017 St. Augustine Record new global concert tour celebrating the Symphony, follow them on Twitter @ Fair, presented by local record store Harry Potter films, early last year. The jaxsymphony, on Instagram at JaxSym- ToneVendor and the St. Augustine Harry Potter Film Concert that kicked phony and on YouTube at Jacksonville Amphitheatre, will be held Sunday, off in June 2016 is another magical Symphony. Nov. 5 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. The biannual fair is a free, family-friendly event and is open to the public. Music lovers and collectors are invited to the event to shop thousands of music-related items, including new and used vinyl records, CDs, cassettes, posters, turntable equipment and supplies, memorabilia, collectibles and County Public Library System’s Anas- more. This year, more than 30 music tasia Island Branch, face painting and vendors from across the Southeast more. The OneBlood Bus will also be United States will be on-site, offering on-site, and patrons who donate blood shoppers the chance to choose from will be entered to win free concert nearly every type of musical genre to tickets. grow their collection. The St. Augustine Amphitheatre is DJ sets by Ancient Deep will take owned and operated by the St. Johns place throughout the day, and food County Cultural Events Division, and beverages will be available for under the leadership of Director Ryan purchase from several food trucks as Murphy. Upcoming events for the well as the Amphitheatre concessions. 2017 season include UB40, Jack John- Fun activities for the entire family will son, Bon Iver, Lindsey Stirling, Roger include a jump rope-making booth Daltrey and more. For more informa- hosted by St. Augustine Makers Fest, tion and a complete concert lineup, PV2-LV42639 arts and crafts hosted by the St. Johns visit www.staugamphitheatre.com. 22 Ponte Vedra Recorder · September 21, 2017

V42578 PV2-L PV3-LV42455 Ponte Vedra Recorder · September 21, 2017 IN THE ARTS 23 Jacksonville Symphony to perform with Mambo Kings to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month The Jacksonville Symphony will cel- Rochester Philharmonic and has since ap- Jazz including the popular dance types of National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month peared in festivals and pop concerts across Mambo, Milonga and Danzón. ebrates the histories, cultures and contribu- with Mambo Kings in concert on Sept. 22, the country. This season, the Jacksonville Symphony tions of American citizens whose ancestors 23 and 24 in Jacoby Symphony Hall at the Afro-Cuban jazz first emerged in the is conducting an extensive search to find came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean Times-Union Center for the Performing early 1940s. Its true birth is often cred- a new concertmaster. The process will and Central and South America. Arts. ited to trumpeter-arranger Mario Bauza bring in eight candidates to perform with “As part of the First Coast Hispanic Conducted by Nathan Aspinall, the who headed a band in New York. When the symphony throughout the course of Chamber of Commerce, we are delighted Jacksonville Symphony will perform with Bauza introduced fellow trumpeter Dizzy the season. For this concert, Nigel Arm- to participate in this celebration,” said the Afro-Cuban group, which has been Gillespie to famed Cuban percussion- strong will take the stage with Conductor Robert Massey, president and chief execu- together since 1995, and are one of the ist Chano Pozo, a match was made that Aspinall and the Symphony. Armstrong is tive officer of the Jacksonville Symphony. world’s foremost Latin jazz ensembles. would change the course of the musical an up-and-coming solo violinist who has Tickets are available at JaxSymphony. The group has earned a national reputation genre. With the introduction of bongos experience serving as concertmaster. org, by calling the Ticket Office at (904) for its blend of Afro-Cuban rhythms and and congas, Afro-Cuban jazz hit the East The Sept. 22 and Sept. 23 concerts 354-5547 or by visiting the Times-Union jazz improvisation. Mambo Kings made Coast Jazz scene in the U.S. The program will be at 8 p.m. The Sept. 24 concert is Center Ticket Office, Monday-Friday its orchestral premiere in 1997 with the features different types of Afro-Cuban at 3 p.m. between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

‘The Addams Family’ to be SHORT TAKES Moonlight Movies – ‘The Secret Life tions in the Ponte Vedra / St. Augustine area. of Pets’ Join the group at the St. Augustine Main Moonlight Movies is a Jacksonville beach Library Oct. 3 at 1:30 p.m.; for lunch Oct. 14 Alhambra’s fall feature (contact club to attend) in St. Augustine; event for the whole family. Visitors can bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy Oct. 17 at the St. Augustine Main Library at With Halloween fast ensembles we’ve had on our 1:30 p.m.; Oct. 18 at the Ponte Vedra Beach approaching, the Alham- stage,” Alhambra Managing this month’s movie, “The Secret Life of Pets,” which will be shown at the SeaWalk Pavilion Branch Library at 1:30 p.m.; Oct. 25 at the bra Theatre & Dining will Partner Craig Smith said. “It Sept. 29 at 9 p.m. Vendors will provide pop- Clayhill Branch Library at 1:30 p.m. and Oct. embrace the spooky spirit is a perfect Halloween tale as corn, candy and beverages. 16 at the Anastasia Island Library at noon. of the holiday by present- we journey through our 50th For more information on how to join this ing Broadway’s “The Ad- anniversary season. This show Understanding the Civil War community of card players, call Lea at (904) dams Family” musical. represents well our theme of meeting 829-0643. Alhambra guests will ‘50 Years of Memories.’ Chef The “Understanding the Civil War” discussion enjoy the crazy upside- DeJuan is really taking advan- group will hold its monthly meeting Oct. 3 Newcomers Club of Northeast down world of the Ad- tage of the show’s creativity at the Anastasia Island Branch Public Library Florida located in the Seagrove Subdivision on A1A The St. Augustine/Jacksonville Newcom- dams Family, where to be sad is happy, to for the menu, and I know our guests will S. The session is scheduled for 1 p.m., and ers Club of Northeast Florida will hold the feel pain is joy and death and suffering are be thrilled with its diversity.” the topic will be “The Battle of Franklin – following events in October. Boat Ride/ what their dreams are made of. Comedy “The Addams Family” will run at the Nov. 30, 1864.” This discussion group is open Bartram Trail will take place Oct. 1 at 1 p.m.; ensues when the Addams’ dark, beloved Alhambra Theatre & Dining from Oct. 4 to the public; for more information e-mail Trivia Evening is scheduled for Oct. 9 at 6 daughter Wednesday falls in love with through Nov. 12, 2017. Tickets start at $35, Charlie Smith at [email protected]. p.m.; a hike/walk in Mandarin will take place Lucas, an ordinary boy who knows nothing which includes dinner, the show and park- Oct. 24 and the annual Oktoberfest event of her strange family. ing. For additional information, call the First Coast Card Club will take place Oct. 29. Contact Lea at (904) Originally a 1940s cartoon created by box office at (904) 641-1212 or visit www. The First Coast Card Club will meet through- 829-0643 for more information on venues, Charles Addams, the evolution of those alhambrajax.com. out the month of October at various loca- days, times and how to RSVP. who became known as “The Addams Family” eventually landed them on television, film and Broadway. When the musical opened on Broadway in 2010, it starred Nathan Lane as Gomez Addams and Bebe Neuwirth as his wife, Morticia. The Broadway show ran for 21 months, giving more than 700 performances and grossing more than $60 million. The show later opened in London before launching into U.S. and European tours in 2011. Patterned after the Broadway show, the Alhambra version will feature more than STARRING 20 original songs. The cast will feature MORGAN two actors who were on the U.S. national tour, including Shaun Rice as Uncle Fester FAIRCHILD FROM DALLAS & and Jake Delaney, who plays one of the FALCON CREST Addams’ ancestors. Additionally, Carlos Lopez, who plays Gomez, appeared in a Opens October 4 FINAL WEEKEND! host of Broadway shows; Stacey Harris, who plays Morticia, was in Broadway’s “Bells Are Ringing” and Evan Gray, who will play Pugsley Addams, just closed the U.S. national tour of “Matilda.” 12000 Beach Boulevard “This cast is one of the most decorated 24 AFTER THE STORM: A STORM RECOVERY GUIDE Ponte Vedra Recorder · September 21, 2017

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In my 50 years here, I haven’t seen the devastation of a [Hurricane] Katrina, but I would say that Irma has done more real damage than any hurricane I have ever seen in the time I have lived here. Greg Anderson, longtime St. Johns County resident Residents Continued from 24 even approached Northeast Florida. “It was way more serious than we expected,” Jennifer Anderson said. “The sad part was, we were supposed to be the escape house for our friends, because no- body else had generators. We set up beds for everybody, and they were all going to come to our house, and then as soon as the power went out and our big generator went out … they all ended up having to change their plans.” While a loss of electricity was a problem that the Andersons expected, they didn’t anticipate the flooding. “The amount of damage that flooding does to a home in many ways is worse than fire, because it’s insidious; it gets everywhere,” Greg Anderson said. “It’s under your carpet, it can get into the tile, it’s in all the baseboards, it smells, you have mold issues and then you’ve got the problems afterward.” The owners of AndersonGlenn LLP, a civil litigation firm with an office located in Ponte Vedra Beach, the Andersons said that their business was also damaged by Photo courtesy of Jennifer Anderson The storm surge from Hurricane Irma last week floods the Andersons’ yard on Roscoe Boulevard in Ponte Vedra Beach. the storm. “We went over and visited our office lived in St. Johns County for decades, ever seen in the time I have lived here,” when it swept through Northeast Florida, at Marsh Landing, and the ceiling on one Hurricane Irma was about as bad as it he said. “It’s put more people at risk, and yet it still left historic damage in its portion of our business had exploded gets for the First Coast. it’s caused more concern and anxiety than wake. After having experienced some down,” Jennifer Anderson said. “We had “In my 50 years here, I haven’t seen I remember in any other hurricane.” of that damage firsthand, the Andersons to go and clear that out and try to get our the devastation of a [Hurricane] Katrina, Hurricane Irma, which at one point said that the next time a major hurricane operations up and running again.” but I would say that Irma has done more reached the strength of a Category 5 comes knocking, they won’t be sticking According to Greg Anderson, who has real damage than any hurricane I have hurricane, was only a Category 1 storm around. Ponte Vedra Recorder · September 21, 2017 AFTER THE STORM: A STORM RECOVERY GUIDE 27 WIND AND HAIL INSURANCE CLAIM SPECIALIST 10 Year Warranty Against Staining.Only Licensed Roof Cleaner in NE Florida! Professional Quality at the Best Price Up to • Insurance Claims 25Ye ar • Roofing Manufacturer • Roof Repairs FREE ESTIMATES Backed Family Owner&Operated Since1990 Workmanship • Roof Maintenance Contracts Warranty • Painting • Masonry • Stucco Repairs • Leak Detection Specialist • Concrete and Paver cleaning &maintenance

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Each of the company’s 2,000 First Coast thanks first JEA spokesperson Gerri Boyce, a employees had an assignment in differ- longtime Florida resident, said she has ent areas, Boyce revealed, such as com- “never seen anything” like the destruc- munity outreach or customer care. As tion left behind by Irma. for FPL, Orlove stated that the company responders in wake “I grew up here; I have never seen reinforced main power lines running anything like this,” Boyce said. “The through each of the 35 counties it covers. enormity of the trees down, and I’m “We determine what are the top tier of Hurricane Irma not talking small trees but large trees critical infrastructure facilities that need and large groups of trees, and flooding. to be up and running once the storm By Samantha Logue could manage the impacts of the event,” Places that normally don’t flood, we passes,” he said. noted Captain Jeremy Robshaw, public have seen severe flooding.” According to FPL’s St. Johns County As the Northeast Florida community information officer for St. Johns County Hurricane Irma, a monstrous storm fact sheet, the company has hardened continues to recover from the significant Fire Rescue. that impacted a majority of the state last 860 main power lines and 83,000 smart impacts of Hurricane Irma on the region, When the storm eventually did arrive weekend, left hundreds of thousands devices since 2006. However, despite the there is one group of people who is being in Northeast Florida and many residents of residents in the dark. According to precautions taken by both FPL and JEA, widely praised for its response to the found themselves trapped by rising representatives from both JEA and FPL, Irma still induced widespread power out- crisis: the first responders. floodwaters, Robshaw’s team – along downed trees, damaged poles, flooding ages throughout Florida. In Neptune Beach on Sept. 15, Parsons with other state and local emergency and debris have made power restoration Consequently, FPL’s spokesperson Seafood Restaurant invited residents to personnel – were ready and waiting to a difficult task. said he understands why some custom- gather there with first responders for a answer their calls for help. “All you have to do is look at the ers might get frustrated after a prolonged “Post Hurricane Irma Party” to show “Our Urban Search and Rescue teams storm,” Boyce said. “There was quite a period in the dark. support for those who were affected by – which are our immediate post-impact bit of rain, we had trees down and we “We understand how uncomfortable the storm, as well as those who aided teams – went out as the storm was still had historic flooding. All you have to do it is during these warm time periods to them in their time of need. happening, surveying structures, ensur- is drive around JEA’s territory, which is be without power,” Orlove said. “We “The first responders – from the fire- ing that we didn’t have people trapped Duval County, parts of St. Johns, Nassau know that its inconvenient for a couple men, to policemen, even the linemen in structures and getting to areas that we and Clay and see the damage. In some of hours, let alone a couple of days. – those guys, they’re working 10 to 12 know are very flood prone,” Robshaw areas, it looks like a war zone with all But certainly, Hurricane Irma was an hours a day and it’s not an easy job, so said. “We utilized high-water vehicles the trees down ... I would say high on the intense storm that created damage and I just wanted to say, ‘Thank you,’” said to go through and check on those homes list during this storm would be the tree destruction throughout our service area, Chuck McCue, who helped to organize to make sure people were okay, and in damage and the flooding.” let alone throughout Florida, and we the event. some cases, evacuate them if they had no FPL’s Bill Orlove, who has worked anticipated that it was going to take time Others at the event shared McCue’s other way to get out of the residence.” as a spokesperson for the company for to get everyone’s lights back on. gratitude, including Candy Breidert, In addition to Parsons, other Jackson- five years, said the potency of hurricanes “We have an army of 21,500 men president of the Beaches chapter of the ville-area businesses and organizations like Irma can knock out power lines and and women, not only from our staff, but Society of St. Vincent dePaul, who was have joined in the efforts to support and essential equipment. throughout the country and Canada that there collecting donations for hurricane give back to local men and women in “The winds come through, hurricane are here restoring power as safely and relief efforts. uniform, including Jimmy John’s, which or even tropical storm force winds,” he quickly as possible,” he added. “Personally, I think the first responders in partnership with the Blake Bortles did a great job—all the people restoring Foundation, held a special promotion the electricity and everything, it was just this past weekend inviting first respond- amazing,” Breidert said. “They spent ers to eat there for free. The Jacksonville a lot of time out there in the dangerous Jaguars also donated 5,000 tickets to weather, and we were all just hiding in Sunday’s game against the Tennessee our rooms while they were out there Titans to first responders, volunteers driving around, so they did a wonderful involved in the recovery efforts and resi- job.” dents who were affected by the storm—a In any emergency, the first responders decision which was praised by Jackson- are the men and women in uniform who ville Mayor Lenny Curry. rush toward the danger, often putting Curry also took a moment to praise their own lives at risk to keep others first responders, and in so doing, seemed safe. Long before it was known which to sum up the sentiments of many among path Hurricane Irma would take, local the First Coast community, stating, first responders began taking actions to “These men and women have worked prepare for any outcome. around the clock before, during and after “By the time the storm actually got the storm, to save lives in our city. Jack- here, we had three to four full days of sonville is a resilient city full of resilient PV2-LV42643 operational planning in place so that we people. I am incredibly proud of us all.” Ponte Vedra Recorder · September 21, 2017 AFTER THE STORM: A STORM RECOVERY GUIDE 29 Hurricane Irma forces local retirement communities to set up shop elsewhere By Jon Blauvelt process is based on an evacuation plan that is reviewed at the beginning of every hur- A photo of nursing home residents ricane season. trapped in floodwaters in Dickinson, As for the independent living residents, Texas, during Hurricane Harvey and the Jones said Vicar’s contracted luxury tragic deaths of nine patients at a nurs- coaches to transport them to Atlanta. ing home in Hollywood, Florida, during He explained that his staff collected the Hurricane Irma raise questions about how residents’ luggage the evening before the retirement communities respond when evacuation and placed it on a box truck a natural disaster strikes. The Recorder that arrived at the hotel before anyone else. checked in with a few local facilities to see An advance team, he added, then how they addressed Irma. travelled up to Atlanta to make necessary arrangements, including securing an The Palms at Ponte Vedra individual dining space for the residents The Palms at Ponte Vedra evacuated and delivering the luggage to each respec- its assisted living, retirement and mem- tive room. Once the residents arrived at the ory care residents to the Crowne Plaza hotel, Jones said activities and excursions hotel near the Jacksonville International were already scheduled to ensure everyone Airport—a safe haven that required sig- was busy while they were away. ABOVE: Residents of The Palms nificant preliminary work and a little bit of at Ponte Vedra board a bus to On the other hand, Jones explained that luck to secure. evacuate to the Crowne Plaza Vicar’s has a long-term agreement with the Executive Director Barbara Matteson hotel near the Jacksonville Episcopal Diocese of Florida to use Camp explained that the evacuation process first International Airport. Weed & Cerveny Conference Center as began with reviewing the facility’s 100- an evacuation location for its health care page evacuation plan, which outlines each LEFT: Residents of the Palms at residents. He said the facility in Live Oak of the preliminary objectives that must be Ponte Vedra engage in activi- is organized in a similar manner to their completed. ties during the storm. facilities in Ponte Vedra. He added that At the top of the list, she said her staff Photos courtesy of the Palms at kitchen, dining and housekeeping staffs had to find a hotel with available rooms Ponte Vedra from Vicar’s travel with the residents to and a generator that was large enough to provide the necessary care. power the elevators and air conditioners after all,” said Matteson. Vicar’s Landing “It’s set up hotel style so we take enough in the case of a power outage. In addition, Once the residents arrived at the hotel, Residents of Vicar’s Landing’s indepen- staff to have at least two shifts a day, if not Matteson explained that the Palms had they moved into their assigned rooms, dent living facilities evacuated to a hotel three,” he said. “It’s quite a process, but to contract a charter bus to transport the with husbands of nurses and housekeepers in Atlanta, while the community’s health it’s what we think is the right thing to do to residents. As those arrangements were be- helping them move their luggage. care residents ultimately evacuated twice, make sure our residents are taken care of.” ing made, Director of Sales and Marketing During the residents’ stay, Matteson first to Camp Weed & Cerveny Conference This time around, however, the hur- Kay Tober and the facility’s staff were in said staff worked 12-hour shifts, but many Center in Live Oak, Florida, and then to ricane shifted its track, forcing the health consistent communication with the resi- worked around the clock to care for the the Glenmoor retirement community in care residents to evacuate back to St. Johns dents’ families to make them aware of the residents. World Golf Village when Hurricane Irma County and stay at Glenmoor, which is a plans for their loved ones. “I learned that the housekeepers and the shifted west. sister community of Vicar’s. Jones said Leading up to the evacuation, Culinary culinary department are the best caregivers LCPS Management CEO Bruce Jones, Director Darryl Young explained that we may have,” she said amusingly. “Our who oversees Vicar’s, said the evacuation FACILITIES continues on Page 32 he was responsible for organizing the nurses…they didn’t sleep. Our dishwash- emergency supply kit, which consisted of er…he was outstanding. He called bingo.” a three-day supply of breakfast, lunch and The facility’s activities director en- PonteVedraRecorder.com dinner meals, as well as snacks, bever- sured that it was “business as usual” for ages and water. He also had to ensure they the residents, maintaining a schedule of THE NEWSNEWS YOUYOU would continue to accommodate for the diversions and activities that was almost special diets of their residents, as well as identical to what they experience in Ponte NEEDNEED RIGHTRIGHT NOWNO be able to prepare food in the case of a Vedra on a daily basis. • Free access to the power outage. This required close coordi- Throughout the evacuation, Tober was full print edition nation with the hotel staff to ensure menus responsible for continued communica- aligned with the Palms’ guidelines during tion with the residents’ families via email, • Breaking local news alerts the evacuation, Young noted. Facebook and phone calls. • News, sports, business As for the residents’ arrival to the “I think that gave them peace of mind,” and the arts hotel, Matteson said the Palms originally said Tober. • Get the news on your planned to get there the Sunday before Before they knew it, the storm had computer, tablet Irma, until St. Johns County officials passed, and it was time to return back to or smartphone called her Friday and told her they had to Ponte Vedra. After wrapping up the resi- • Your go-to connection leave Saturday. The facility’s executive dents’ first dinner back home, Young said for local news director consequently called the Crowne he jumped into his car, and the realization Plaza to see if they could bump up their of what they had just accomplished hit arrival, and to their good fortune, reser- him. vations for several rooms had just been “Caregiver was above any title,” he cancelled, allowing the Palms to change said. “Long hours on us, but it was a good their plans. feeling. We did the right thing. We did “By the grace of god, we had rooms good.” PV2-LV42651 30 AFTER THE STORM: A STORM RECOVERY GUIDE Ponte Vedra Recorder · September 21, 2017 DON’THURRICANGETCAUGHTEPROTIN THEECTIONSAME WINSITUADOWS,TIONGARAGENEXT TIME!DOORS, LANBEAIPREPENCLOSUREARED! S, SUMMERKITCHENS &SECURITY HURRICANEInsurancePROTECTIONApproved Hurricane&SProtECURITection Y

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“It’s just a big logistical project because year helped the facility be more prepared While the residents were away from we are really setting up an entire retire- for Irma. Leading up to this year’s storm, Ponte Vedra, Terrell said staff worked Facilities ment community remotely for a short she said the Arbor Terrace staff met on a hard to operate like it was any other day, Continued from 29 period of time,” he said. daily basis to discuss a checklist of what with residents enjoying the same activi- they were safely housed there for the dura- needed to be completed before the evacu- ties, entertainment and meals that they tion of the storm. Arbor Terrace ation. She explained that each of the usually do in Ponte Vedra. Overall, Ter- Concerning other logistics during an Arbor Terrace of Ponte Vedra evacu- residents’ families brought in a suitcase rell said the evacuation required signifi- evacuation, Jones added that Vicar’s sends ated its memory loss residents to its and air mattress for their loved ones. cant organization. its IT staff with its residents so that the San Jose branch on Dupont Avenue in Then, the Arbor Terrace staff organized “It’s a big job evacuating everybody,” organization can set up offices in each of Jacksonville. three days worth of clothing, supplies and she said. “You’re combining two commu- its respective locations. This year, he said “For the most part it was very smooth,” food to ensure everyone was taken care nities into one. Irma struck during payroll so staff had to said Ann Terrell, a senior care counselor of during the storm. “Certainly we’re thanking them [our complete that remotely. In addition, Jones at the local assisted living facility. “All Terrell said the Ponte Vedra branch staff] profusely and rewarding them for explained that Vicar’s allows staff to bring of our team members over there at San borrowed vans from the Ortega and San doing such a great job in the hurricane. anyone living in their immediate home Jose worked really, really hard. 24 hours Jose branches to evacuate the residents, They worked 24 hours a day for many with them during the evacuation, which around the clock. We made it work.” which she said took approximately five to days. Our residents are back and happy adds another element to the process. Terrell said experiencing Matthew last six hours the Saturday before Irma. and good to go. Back at home.” Ponte Vedra Recorder · September 21, 2017 AFTER THE STORM: A STORM RECOVERY GUIDE 33 Furry family members not forgotten during Irma By Paris Moulden 142 King St. in St. Augustine, flooded, forcing the store to close. The organiza- People and businesses weren’t the only tion plans to open it again as a pop-up in ones affected by Hurricane Irma and a warehouse off U.S. 1 and hopes to have forced to prepare accordingly. Pets and that in place by Oct. 1. In the meantime, those animals waiting to become pets also the shelter and sanctuary are unable to had to be taken into consideration during benefit from funds the thrift shop gener- the storm. ally provides. In St. Johns County, two pet-friendly The animals from the organization’s shelters located at Timberlin Creek El- St. Johns County facility were in foster ementary and South Woods Elementary care and accounted for, said Fran Charl- were available for evacuees and their furry son, director of Ayla’s Acres, which also family members. Paul Studivant, animal runs a sanctuary located in Greenville, control operations manager for St. Johns Florida. The sanctuary houses and cares County, said the county understands the for “unadoptable” domestic and farm ani- necessity of making pet-friendly shelters Photo courtesy of metrocreativeconnection.com mals, many of which have been abused or available to residents. abandoned, and their safety was a priority He said there were fewer animals was blamed for many people deciding not charged with animal cruelty. Animals for the organization. housed at the shelters for Irma than for to leave their homes during Hurricane Ka- found tied up or caged in that county “We had 190 animals at our sanctuary, Matthew, however, surmising that experi- trina, which slammed the Gulf coasts of could result in felony charges for owners. and all survived,” Charlson said. “Thank- encing the 2016 hurricane prompted resi- Louisiana and Mississippi in 2005. In re- But Studivant said St. Johns County fully, the hurricane turned enough, so even dents to make other, earlier arrangements sponse to that storm, the Pets Evacuation residents, for the most part, appeared to though we lost some trees, no animals for their pets this time around. and Transportation Standards (PETS) Act take proper precautions when it came to were harmed.” During Hurricane Matthew, he said 131 was passed in October 2006. The legisla- caring for their pets, particularly this time Preparations were made at the sanctuary pets were sheltered at Timberlin Creek El- tion requires local and state authorities to around. He said there were fewer calls ahead of time to guarantee the best pos- ementary, while 175 were at South Woods include pets in disaster plans if they want regarding abandoned or chained animals sible outcome. Elementary. For Irma, 82 pets were to qualify for federal emergency grants. than during Matthew. Most calls came out “We have a generator, we had crates and sheltered at Timberlin Creek Elementary, It also authorized the use of federal funds of the southwest area of the county where moved as many animals inside as we pos- while 73 were at South Woods Elemen- for pet-friendly shelters. flooding was a big issue, and animal con- sibly could,” Charlson said. “Our biggest tary. Studivant said he believes St. Johns trol was called to rescue. danger was trees falling, so we moved ani- County shelters suggest evacuees have County was ahead of the curve in provid- “I’m not aware of any deaths,” Studi- mals out of the way to safety, and we had current vaccination records, crates and ing a safe place for people to escape to vant said. “All the animals that there were excess food and water.” cages and food and supplies upon arrival, with their pets. calls about were accounted for.” Now the organization just hopes it can but Studivant said people – and pets – “We tried to be proactive,” he said. “We get its thrift shop back up and running won’t be turned away if that isn’t done. were on the forefront, even before Ka- Flooding at Ayla’s Acres and have enough funds to continue to “Of course, we ask that they have trina, offering shelter for pets. If someone Many animals that may not have owners do its work for homeless and abandoned records, in case of a biting, and that they showed up in need, we tried to accommo- or a forever home were helped by com- animals. bring anything the pet would need, but if date them the best we could.” munity nonprofits, some of which took a “Our needs now our mostly monetary,” they happen to forget, we can help,” he Some parts of Florida also had prob- hit themselves in their efforts to save lives. Charlson said. “The thrift shop provides said. “We have a limited supply of carriers lems during Irma with people leaving their At Ayla’s Acres No-Kill Animal Rescue, most of the funding for food and vet and food, but we will do our best to ac- animals outside or tied up and unable to a St. Augustine-based nonprofit, flood- care.” commodate them.” escape storm conditions. In Palm Beach ing from Irma halted the organization’s For more information on Ayla’s Acres Pet safety and shelters became a big County, pet owners who abandoned their primary means of resources. and to find out how to help, visit www. issue after a lack of pet-friendly shelters animals to escape the storm could be The thrift shop, which was located at aylasacres.org or call (650) 520-5201. Rep. Rutherford: Federal aid available for Northeast Florida As Northeast Florida begins to recover the damage, I hope that Northeast Florid- as soon as possible. for those who use 711 or Video Relay from Hurricane Irma, Congressman John ians will reach out to our office for any Rutherford’s staff explained that Gov. Service (VRS), call 1-800-621-3362. The Rutherford pointed residents to federal assistance they may need working with Scott requested, and President Trump toll-free telephone numbers will operate disaster relief programs that can help with federal agencies as we face Hurricane approved, a major disaster declaration for from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week. recovery. Irma recovery together.” all 67 counties in Florida, triggering the “Irma caused substantial damage in According to Rutherford’s office, Con- immediate release of resources to help Information hotlines: Northeast Florida, but our communities gress approved $15.25 billion in emergen- communities recover from Irma by reim- ■ Florida Emergency Management can be commended for their resolve, kind- cy funding Friday, Sept. 8 to address those bursing local communities and the state Hotline: 1-800-342-3557 ness, generosity and commitment to one impacted by recent hurricanes, which government for response efforts. This dec- ■ Text alerts: Text FLPREPARES to another in the wake of this storm,” Ruther- includes funding for FEMA disaster relief, laration also makes citizens of Duval and 888777 to receive text alerts from the ford said. “My thanks and appreciation go SBA (Small Business Administration) di- St. Johns counties eligible for direct indi- Florida Department of Emergency Man- out to our great local, state and federal first saster loans and Community Development vidual assistance. Citizens may be eligible agement. responders, energy linemen and women Block Grants for rebuilding. The Trump for grants and loans for home repairs, ■ Online information: Visit floridadisas- and local, state and federal government Administration is expected to seek addi- rental assistance for temporary housing, ter.org for more information on recovery employees who have worked tirelessly to tional funding in the coming weeks to re- reemployment assistance benefits, small efforts. prepare and respond to this event. spond to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, the business loans and crisis counseling. ■ Duval County: A 24/7 information “Having seen the damage in our im- congressman’s office added. The Florida To apply for assistance, individuals line is available at 904-630-City. You pacted areas firsthand with local response congressional delegation has urged both and business owners should visit www. can also visit the jaxready.org for more leaders, I greatly appreciate Gov. Scott’s the administration and leaders in Congress disasterassistance.gov or call 1-800-621- information. requests and President Trump’s approval to ensure that FEMA and other agencies 3362. Disaster assistance applicants with ■ St. Johns County: Visit http://www. of federal assistance for our communities. have the recovery resources they need in a a speech disability or hearing loss and use sjcfl.us/hurricane/ for the latest informa- As we continue to assess the full extent of timely manner so communities can rebuild TTY should call 1-800-462-7585 directly; tion. 34 Ponte Vedra Recorder · September 21, 2017

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Weekly www.PonteVedraRecorder.com PAGE 35 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2017 Local businesses bounce back after Irma By Paris Moulden Messer said last Thursday that people have been returning to the shop, but it’s a slow time of year Hurricane Irma delivered a big blow to beach regardless of the storm. She said they did the best businesses across Florida, but many businesses they could to prepare the store, and she reiterated along the First Coast were just relieved it wasn’t how fortunate they feel, given what happened in worse. Mandatory evacuations forced several to other places. close for the weekend, but it was back to business At The Pier Cantina and Sandbar in Jacksonville for most of them in the days after the storm. Beach, clean up was still ongoing last Thursday, Maria Messer, owner of beachfront Sea Shells but restaurant manager Mike Llanes noted that the & Souvenirs, reopened her store on Wednesday, damage was minimal. The restaurant did what it Sept. 13, and was just glad to be able to have a could ahead of the storm, bringing in tables and business to come back to. locking everything up. But Llanes said consider- “We were very blessed,” Messer said. “We ing where the restaurant is located, there weren’t [Jacksonville Beach] were evacuated, so now any big surprises for the business after the storm. Photo by Paris Moulden we’re just waiting for everyone else to come Workers clean up after Hurricane Irma at The Pier Cantina and Sandbar in back.” BUSINESSES continues on Page 36 Jacksonville Beach on Thursday, Sept. 14.

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TOP LEFT: The Jax Beach Surf Shop, which Businesses rents surfboards, Continued from 35 beach bikes and other beach-related gear, “You always have to prepare around benefited from the big- here,” he said. ger waves in the days South of Jacksonville Beach, the Ponte immediately following Vedra Inn & Club was also forced to the storm. close, but the beachfront luxury resort LOWER LEFT: The also had minimal damage. Debris in beachfront Sea Shells the pool, and windows needing to be & Souvenirs store was resealed, were the biggest impact on the open and ready for hotel and lodge, said Ponte Vedra Corpo- business a couple of ration spokeswoman Misty Skipper. She days after Hurricane also said the resort was more impacted by Irma impacted the Matthew than Irma, and the business had First Coast. prepared accordingly. Photos by Paris Moulden “Like many businesses, we have a robust hurricane plan which ensures that Kelli Votaw, owner of Beachside we prepare for an impending storm,” Embroidery and Monograms, had been Skipper said in an email. “This includes considering leaving the storefront to backups for technology, communication work from home for personal reasons, with employees and guests, assisting in but the flooding forced her hand. guest evacuations, if necessary, as well as Votaw said her business and others physical items such as removing outdoor in the shopping center put up sandbags furniture, boarding large windows and ahead of the storm, but they weren’t placing sand bagging doors.” enough to stop Irma’s floodwaters. Jax Beach Surf Shop was one of the “You prepare as best as you can and first Beaches businesses to open after you hope for the best,” she said. Irma, and owner Tony Hall said his busi- But Votaw, a Louisiana native, under- ness actually benefited from the large stands the risk of working and living near waves churned up by the storm. gear and other beach-related items—for his busiest time of the week. He also said the coast and on the canals. “We sold a lot of leashes for surf- five years at his current location. He put he had several supplies and the knowl- “It’s just part of the deal, I guess,” she boards,” Hall said. out sandbags and boarded up, but said the edge of what needed to be done after said. “You can always learn something Hall has owned the shop—which sells worst part of the storm was simply hav- having dealt with Matthew such a short from each storm. It’s no one’s fault. It’s and rents beach bikes, surfboards, beach ing to close over the weekend, which is time ago. nature. It happens.” In addition, Hall noted that the storm Votaw said she’s thankful to be able to wasn’t the only concern he had. Hall said work out of her home and plans to con- he was also concerned about possible tinue her business through her website vandalism or looting. But he commended and Facebook page. But she was also the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office for grateful for the opportunity to have had doing a great job of alleviating those her store in its previous location and said fears. Despite the lost weekend, business it was a positive experience overall. bounced back quickly for the surf shop. “It’s a great space,” she said. “This “It’s back to normal,” Hall said. “We shopping center is a great retail space. even got a little boost from people who The store grew more here than I could are having to hang out here because their have imagined. The pros far outweighed power is off down south.” the one time it flooded.” Beachfront business in the area may And despite the damage her store sus- have fared better than those on the river tained, Votaw said she’s still thankful and or near canals due to the flooding caused doesn’t want to lose sight of what really by Irma. matters. Beachside Embroidery and Mono- “People are more important than grams, located on Canal Boulevard in things,” she said. “A lot of people had it Ponte Vedra Beach, flooded along with much worse. I consider myself lucky and other businesses in the shopping center. blessed that it wasn’t worse than it was.” V42605 PV2-L Featuring: Local Artists work, Vintage items, baby items, wedding items, jewelry &coastal décor. Hours: Mon.–Sat. 10am–5pm •(904) 372-0790 [email protected] 415 Pablo Ave., Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 PV2-LV42646 Ponte Vedra Recorder · September 21, 2017 37

PV2-LV42525 38 BUSINESS WEEKLY: RECOVERING FROM IRMA Ponte Vedra Recorder · September 21, 2017 Irma provides tax deadline extension By Jim Peavey counties may be added as FEMA completes 15, 2017, and calendar year tax-exempt phone number on the notice to ask the IRS Special to the Recorder its studies. organizations with 2016 extensions that run to abate the penalty. The tax relief delays several tax filing out Nov. 15, 2017. The disaster relief page The IRS said it will work with taxpayers While there is no and payment deadlines in Florida that were includes details on other returns, payments who live outside the disaster area but have good news from a originally scheduled starting on Sept. 4, and tax-related actions that are eligible for records located in the affected area. They storm like Irma, the 2017. That includes both the Sept. 15, 2017, the extra time. are needed to meet a deadline occurring Internal Revenue Ser- and Jan. 16, 2018, deadlines for making On top of that, the IRS is waiving late- during the postponement period. Taxpayers vice (IRS) has at least quarterly estimated tax payments. For deposit penalties for federal payroll and qualifying for relief who live outside the Jim Peavey provided Floridians individual tax filers, it also encompasses excise tax deposits typically due during the disaster area should call the IRS at 866- Guest columnist with some degree of 2016 income tax returns that got a tax- first 15 days of the disaster period. The IRS. 562-5227. This includes workers helping comfort. Per the IRS, filing extension until Oct. 16, 2017. The gov disaster relief page spells out the time with relief activities who are affiliated with Hurricane Irma victims in parts of Florida IRS pointed out, though, that because tax periods applicable for each jurisdiction. a recognized government or philanthropic and other areas have until Jan. 31, 2018, payments stemming from the 2016 returns Taxpayers do not need to contact the organization. to file some individual and business tax originally came due on April 18, 2017, IRS to get the relief. The IRS noted that it Individuals and businesses who have returns and make certain tax payments. those payments are not eligible for this type automatically provides filing and penalty suffered uninsured or unreimbursed The IRS filing and payment relief ap- of relief. relief to any taxpayer with an IRS address disaster-related losses can opt to claim them plies to the following counties in Florida: Several business tax deadlines are also of record located in the disaster area. But on either the return for the year the loss Brevard, Broward, Charlotte, Clay, Collier, impacted, including the Oct. 31 deadline if affected taxpayers get a late filing or late occurred (in this case, the 2017 tax return Duval, Flagler, Hillsborough, Lee, Mana- for quarterly payroll and excise tax returns. payment penalty notice from the IRS that typically filed next year), or the tax return tee, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Orange, Palm Businesses with extensions also get more has an original or extended filing, payment for the previous year (2016). Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Sara- time, including calendar year partnerships or deposit due date happening during the Jim Peavey is a tax partner at Pivot CPAs in sota, St. Johns and St. Lucie. Additional with 2016 extensions that end on Sept. postponement period, they should dial the Ponte Vedra Beach. SBA offers disaster Florida DEO to provide emergency bridge loan program for small assistance for businesses damaged by storm The Florida Department of Economic To complete an application by the Oct. businesses, residents Opportunity (DEO) will manage and 31, 2017, deadline or for more informa- provide short-term, interest-free loans tion on the program, visit www.floridadi- under the Florida Small Business Emer- sasterloan.org. For questions regarding the in St. Johns County gency Bridge Loan Program to small Emergency Bridge Loan Program, contact businesses that experienced physical the Florida Small Business Development According to St. Johns County, the low as 3.305 percent for businesses or economic damage during Hurricane Center Network at (850) 898-3489 or Small Business Administration (SBA) and 2.5 percent for nonprofit organi- Irma. email [email protected]. is offering St. Johns County residents zations, as well as 1.75 percent for and businesses disaster assistance in homeowners and renters with terms up the wake of Hurricane Irma. to 30 years. Loan amounts and terms Businesses and private nonprofit are set by the SBA and are based on organizations of any size may borrow each applicant’s financial condition. Tips from SJC Chamber for up to $2 million to repair or replace Applicants may apply online using disaster damaged or destroyed real the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) estate, machinery and equipment, via the SBA’s secure website at www. getting businesses back in inventory and other business assets. disasterloan.sba.gov/ela. To be consid- Applicants may be eligible for a loan ered for all forms of disaster assis- amount increase up to 20 percent of tance, applicants should register online operation following Irma their physical damages, as verified by at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by the SBA for mitigation purposes. mobile device at m.fema.gov. If online According to the St. Johns County ply for federal individual assistance at For small businesses, small agricul- or mobile access is unavailable, ap- Chamber of Commerce, businesses www.disasterassistance.gov. tural cooperatives, small businesses plicants should call the FEMA toll-free looking to get back in operation after 3. Email the St. Johns County Cham- engaged in aquaculture and most helpline at (800) 621-3362. Those who Hurricane Irma should consider the fol- ber of Commerce with questions at beau. private nonprofit organizations, the use 711-Relay or Video Relay Services lowing steps: [email protected]. SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster should call (800) 621-3362. 1. Register for the Florida Virtual Also, keep in mind the following Loans to help meet working capital Additional details on the locations Business Emergency Operations Center things to come… needs caused by the disaster. Eco- of Disaster Recovery Centers and and complete the business damage as- ■ The Department of Economic nomic Injury Disaster Loan assistance the loan application process can be sessment survey to report any damage. Opportunity is readying the Disaster is available regardless of whether the obtained by calling the SBA customer This information is needed and will be Unemployment Assistance Program to business suffered any physical property service center at (800) 659-2955 (877- used to determine the needs and level provide temporary income support to damage. 8339 for the deaf and hard-of-hearing) of assistance for impacted businesses, eligible individuals in counties approved Disaster loans up to $200,000 are or by sending an e-mail to disastercus- including activation of the Emergency for FEMA individual assistance. available to homeowners to repair or [email protected]. Bridge Loan Program and federal as- ■ The Florida Small Business Devel- replace disaster damaged or destroyed The filing deadline to return applica- sistance. opment Center Network is working on real estate. Homeowners and renters tions for physical property damage is 2. Inform the workforce that St. Johns deploying its Mobile Assistance Unit to are eligible up to $40,000 to repair or Nov. 9, 2017. The deadline to return County has been added to the Major the most affected areas. The Small Busi- replace disaster damaged or destroyed economic injury applications is June Disaster Declaration list, meaning that ness Development Center administers personal property. Interest rates are as 11, 2018. individuals in St. Johns County can ap- the Bridge Loan Program. Ponte Vedra Recorder · September 21, 2017 39

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PV3-LV42370 40 SPORTS Ponte Vedra Recorder · September 21, 2017 Junior Pee Wee Sharks, Sharks fight penalties their way to unbeaten record frustrate By Zach Deutch Special to the Recorder If you happened to stop by Corner- Westside stone Park on the Saturday before Labor Day, you would have witnessed some By Jerry Norton hard-nosed football, ages of the players Special to the Recorder notwithstanding. The Ponte Vedra Sharks Junior Pee Wee squad squared off against Thanks to Hurricane Irma, the Ponte an aggressive Callahan Warriors Gold Vedra Sharks had to wait a few days team whose predilection was toward old- to register their third straight win of school, hard-nosed play on both sides of the season. But the wait was worth it the ball. The Sharks were unintimidated as Ponte Vedra beat Westside 31-7 on by their opponents’ game plan, and were Monday evening at the Wolverines’ able to come out on top, via their own field. mixture of power and finesse football. It took a while before the Sharks The first half was in any event not a could get their offense in gear for this showcase for the Sharks (3-0) and head rare Monday night matchup. That coach Scott Owen. The team was able to wasn’t the case for the defense, how- dominate the first two quarters in terms of ever, which came off the bus clicking time of possession, and mostly dictated on all cylinders. After the teams ex- the game’s tempo, but struggled to execute changed punts for the better part of the consistently and missed out on a couple of first 12 minutes, Ponte Vedra mounted scoring opportunities. a drive behind the hard running of On their first offensive series, Ponte Mark Calvin. Vedra produced an impressive drive Moments later, RJ Glod—starting in behind a big run from running back Zach place of injured Jack Murrah—threw Martus, a nifty 35-yard scamper that was a a jump ball to Jarrett Stepp in the end desperation tackle away from being a long zone. The ball was tipped twice before touchdown. the sure-handed Shark receiver pulled Moments later, quarterback/running it in. It was Stepp’s earlier punt return back Corbyn Fordham punched it in from that had given Ponte Vedra a first down 7 yards out, and the score was 8-0 after the near midfield. Ten plays later, he put PAT from Jack Brady (Under Pop Warner the Sharks up 7-0. rules, conversion kicks are worth 2 points, Ponte Vedra’s defense harried the as opposed to 1 point for runs/passes). Wolverines, keeping them constantly On their next set of downs, the Sharks bottled up on their own end of the again methodically drove down the field, field. Their lone excursion across the alternating tough running between the 50-yard line proved disastrous when tackles with quicker plays to the outside. Cole McCormick picked off an errant However, the team turned the ball over pass and returned it 65 yards for a inside of Callahan’s 10-yard line, and the touchdown, resulting in a 14-0 Sharks ABOVE: Ponte drive stalled. After the possession change, Vedra’s Jarrett lead. Callahan was able to mount a sustained Stepp (center) The next time the Westsiders had the pulls down a pass drive, running almost exclusively “up the ball, they faced a fourth-and-1 on their from RJ Glod for gut.” They made it into the red zone where own 40-yard line and opted to go for it. a touchdown the Shark defense, which had bent but did A fired-up Sharks defense denied them against Westside. not break, denied the Warriors a score and the yard. allowed PV to go into the half up 8-0. Freshman quarterback Jacobi Myers LEFT: The Sharks’ In the final two quarters of play, the took over for Glod and moved the Mark Calvin picks Sharks tightened up the offensive execu- team to a first-and-goal situation at up tough yards in tion, while maintaining a strong defen- Monday night’s the host’s 1-yard line; however, Ponte sive level of play. The team’s renewed game. Vedra had to settle for a Riley Robbins focus allowed PV to add two more scores field goal and a 17-0 advantage after Photos courtesy of and build a somewhat comfortable lead, three passes fell incomplete. Jerry and Chris Norton though this was by no means an easy task. The half ended with the frustrated The Callahan team never quit, from open- Westside offense hoping for better As in the first half, the Wolverines’ displayed by Tommy Zitiello’s inter- ing gun to closing whistle, and was notice- things the next 24 minutes. That didn’t elusive but erratic quarterback Adroin ception and the ensuing 20-yard return, ably hard-hitting (especially on defense) happen. Sloppy play and numerous Webster continued to find himself as well as a bone crunching tackle after throughout the contest. penalties (seven called against West- under pressure from the likes of the catch by Wesley Davis. Ponte Vedra’s second score was the side) combined with Ponte Vedra’s Carson Shoals, Zach Summers, Daniel In the meantime, the Sharks found product of another sustained, ground-based stout defense kept Westside out of Lichlyter and Emory Kingry. When a few more ways to score, including a drive, featuring two crucial plays that the end zone until the game’s closing Webster was able to get his passes off, minutes. the Shark secondary covered well as SHARKS continues on Page 42 PEE WEE continues on Page 41 Ponte Vedra Recorder · September 21, 2017 SPORTS 41

COMMENTARY Thoughts on a Ponte Vedra native after NFL Cut-down Day By Jerry Norton center. He was named third-team All-ACC All things considered, this young man trade with the Steelers to get this player, Special to the Recorder center in his junior year and second-team certainly should be a commodity coveted with their stated intention of placing him All-ACC center in his senior year. A well- by any NFL team. But despite his skills on their practice squad. Then, unexpect- NFL Cut-down Day, when teams reduce conditioned and durable athlete, he started and credentials, this prospective player edly, the Redskins released him. their roster from 90 to 53 players, is by every game his junior and senior years went undrafted in April. It is inconceivable that a player with definition a bittersweet exercise, and this when his team won 19 games. In short, Now this, by no means, is the kiss of such attributes, who excelled at such an year’s roster-trimming day was especially he was an outstanding Division I football death for an NFL prospect. Tony Romo important position for four years as a bitter for one Ponte Vedra football player player at a key position requiring unique and Antonio Gates are two notables who starter in the ACC, is not deemed worthy and his family. attributes. were not drafted. In 2014, 400 players on of even a practice squad spot as an invest- The player I’m referring to was an The unique attributes for a center are NFL rosters never had their names called ment in an NFL team’s future. outstanding Nease High School student second only to that of the quarterback. In on draft day, and last season, there were For years, NFL teams have overlooked athlete, rated the No. 5 high school center importance, the center position is second more undrafted free agents on NFL rosters quality players because they didn’t “fit the in the country by ESPN.com. He went on only to the quarterback position as well. than first and second round picks com- NFL mold.” A player who doesn’t mea- to become a four-year starter at a formi- The center makes all the line calls. He bined. sure up to the “NFL standard” for a given dable Division I school in the Atlantic requires athleticism, strength and quick- Although not drafted, the Arizona position—be it height, weight, speed, arm Coast Conference (ACC), a conference ness and like the quarterback, must be Cardinals signed this young center to a length, shoe size or whatever—doesn’t comprised of perennial powerhouse teams intelligent and possess leadership skills— contract as an undrafted free agent. He pass muster. like Clemson, Florida State and Miami. characteristics not often found in young was released after several weeks with the Perhaps the NFL’s selection criteria is In his college career, this athlete earned players. It is also worthy of note that most Cardinals and was soon after picked up by flawed. With all the testing and evaluation ACC Player of the Week honors three centers in football are typically capable the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he practiced teams do before and after draft day, they times and was a two-time nominee for of playing the guard position as well; and played both center and guard. don’t seem to have a way to measure a the Rimington Trophy, awarded annually conversely, not all guards are suited to About a week before the preseason to college football’s most outstanding play center. ended, the Washington Redskins made a COMMNTARY continues on Page 44

capped off a sustained second quarter drive. Jack Brady and the Pee Wee point-after team again did their Continued from 40 jobs, making the score 8-0. On kept the chains moving. The first this drive, and for the majority of was a 6-yard quarterback keeper the day, Ponte Vedra was able to by Ben Burk on a “do-or-die” move the ball effectively against fourth-and-5, from just inside the War Eagles, employing a Callahan territory. Burk took the methodical, ground-based attack snap, deftly avoided a couple of which pounded the ball between tacklers and picked his way past the tackles and advanced 4 to the first down marker. 5 yards at a time. However, the The second key play, which Fleming Island defense was fun- energized the entire squad as well damentally sound and rolled with as the sideline, was an impres- each blow the Sharks delivered. sive 17-yard rush by Bennett The War Eagles stiffened when it Baumgartner. The run showcased counted and would thereby give both finesse and power, as he up only the one score on the day. juked his way past a couple of For its part, the Sharks de- defenders and ran over a third, en fense rose to the challenge and route to a huge first down inside one-upped their counterparts’ the Callahan 10-yard line. Two performance, pitching a shutout. plays later, Baumgartner went The Ponte Vedra “D” showed into the end zone standing up little sign of fatigue, managing a for a 2-yard TD, and the score sustained level of intensity deep became 16-0. At this point, the into the final quarter, by gang momentum had decidedly swung tackling and swarming to the ball in the Sharks’ favor. Photo courtesy of Zac Deutch on every play. With less than five Meanwhile, the Callahan team The Shark offense huddles up around center Mason Hauseman (#8) during the team’s matchup with Callahan. minutes remaining, a short PV appeared to become winded as punt gave Fleming Island a last, the second half went along. Its would be the final. piece. The play of cornerback Joe fensive attack Coach Owen was best chance to tie the score when defensive line was unable to get Of note, Brady and the extra- Mahoney was also noteworthy. searching for did not materialize; the team got the ball with excel- penetration against the Shark point team had worked intensive- When the Warriors tried to mount his team attempted three passes lent field position, inside the 40- offensive line, and its lineback- ly on technique and mechanics a comeback, and thereby shifted the whole game, and all were yard line. The Shark defenders, ers and secondary could not over the prior week’s practices, to the aerial attack, he played incomplete. However, Ponte Ve- with an assist from an offensive counter Ponte Vedra’s slashing and the results were readily ap- solid in man-on-man coverage, dra was still able to come out on penalty, emphatically denied this running style. This was readily parent when he went 3-for-3 on notching three total passes de- top, in a back-and-forth contest chance. The Ponte Vedra offense apparent on the last score of the the day, with none of the kicks fended and adding a tackle. of unadulterated “smash mouth” then took over on downs with game, a fourth quarter 38-yard being in doubt. football. Both teams’ offensive three minutes left and produced a Burk touchdown run in which Ben Burk finished as the Junior Pee Wee Sharks return and defensive lines slugged it out couple of crucial first downs, kill- he displayed speed and athleti- Sharks’ leading rusher, with to action at Fleming Island for the entire 40 minutes, with ing the clock and icing the game. cism in eluding several would-be seven carries for 89 yards and On Sept. 16, the Sharks re- a level of intensity even greater Ponte Vedra Junior Pee Wee tacklers on a dash to the pylon. a touchdown. Co-defensive stat turned to action at Fleming Island than that of the Callahan game. returns to action Sept. 23 in an Jack Brady’s third PAT of the leaders were Martus and Ford- High School against the FIAA The Sharks’ lone score came away contest versus Oakleaf day made the score 24-0, which ham, both with five tackles a War Eagles. The balanced of- on a 6-yard Ben Burk run, which Black. 42 SPORTS Ponte Vedra Recorder · September 21, 2017

Photo courtesy of Jerry and Chris Norton Ponte Vedra’s Cole McCormick returns an interception 65 yards for a touchdown.

fourth loss. Even after Westside’s lone touchdown in the closing minutes, the Sharks team’s onside kick attempt was recovered Continued from 40 by Duncan Van Kouteren. 20-yard TD pass to Stepp from Glod and The Sharks passed up another scoring a 36-yard tackle-busting romp by Calvin chance by taking a knee on the game’s off a great block by Rob Wortelboer. final play. PV2-LV42576 Few things went right for the hosts Ponte Vedra travels to Pedro Menendez Sun 11am-6pm |Mon-Thu10am-8pm |Fri-Sat 10am-9pm throughout the game as they suffered their on Friday, Sept. 22.

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players’ heart, his grit, his determi- Tour Championship to hold North nation, his fortitude, his toughness, his character or his commitment. If they could measure these critical Beach Kick-off to Golf on Sept. 25 traits, this Ponte Vedra football player would certainly be a mem- On Monday, Sept. 25, the Beaches Town Asian Street Fare, Ragtime Tavern, Poe’s rate the look and feel of the beaches area as ber of a National Football League Center (BTC) and Web.com Tour Cham- Tavern, Ocean 60 and Slider’s Seafood we mesh one of the top locales in Northeast team today. pionship are partnering to hold the North Grille will serve food direct from their Florida with rising PGA Tour stars who will But this was not the case, Beach Kick-Off to Golf to generate excite- kitchens. soon become household names.” and Lucas Crowley’s hopes and ment for the tournament and showcase To encourage North Beach Kick-off to The North Beach Kick-off to Golf is dreams of playing professional everything the Beaches and Beaches Town Golf attendees to explore the evening’s free to attend. All proceeds from the event football were dashed, at least for Center has to offer. other exciting experiences, streets will will benefit the Beaches Town Center, the now. To be held from 5 to 9 p.m., the event be closed off to ensure an easy transition central business district of the Neptune With time, his disappointment will feature food from restaurants of the between the craft beer garden, St. Augus- and Atlantic Beach neighborhoods. Locals will ease. After all, the career du- Beaches Town Center, cocktails, a craft tine Distillery tent and automated alcoholic are encouraged to walk or ride their bikes; ration of most athletes—especially beer garden and a Merchant Marketplace. beverage experience, presented by Tended parking will be available throughout the football players—is but a brief The event will also feature New Orleans Bar. Premium wines will also be served. Beaches Town Center, except where street moment in an entire lifetime. street funk band Flow Tribe, the band LPT This year, there will be a Merchant Market- closures are being enforced. Lucas can look back on his ac- and a singer/songwriter village presented place, complete with Beaches Town Center The Web.com Tour Championship will complishments and feel proud. He by Southern Grounds and the Courtyard at merchants and local makers. be held Sept. 25 to Oct 1. Proceeds from has already achieved what most 200 First Street. “We are thrilled to partner with the the tournament will benefit Wolfson Chil- young athletes can only dream of. The event’s epicenter will be located in Beaches Town Center on this exciting dren’s Hospital. What he learned playing football the middle of Atlantic Boulevard from East evening of food, drinks and entertainment,” For more information regarding the will serve him well in the future. Coast Drive to First Street. Located here said Web.com Tour Championship Tourna- North Beach Kick-off to Golf and Web.com It is now time for him to “get on will be the food village where eateries in- ment Manager Adam Renfroe, “The 2017 Tour Championship, visit http://webtour- with his life”…and what a life it is cluding Mezza Restaurant & Bar, Hawkers Web.com Tour Championship will incorpo- championship.com/north-beach-kick-off. certain to be.

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