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Nov. 17 - Annual St. Johns CARES Food Drive 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 www.stjohnscares.org save the date! save 28 29 30 31 October 12 www.stjohnscares.org Food Truck Friday “Street Party” Happy Hookers crochet group October 8 5:30 – 8 p.m. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. October 1 Market Street, Palencia Bartram Trail Branch Library Current Events Discussion Group Northwest United for Progress Club (904) 827-6960 10 a.m. (repeating event on Mondays) Social 6:30 p.m./Meeting 7 p.m. To host a tent, [email protected] Donovan’s Irish Pub, US Highway 1 2777 Race Track Road October 17 [email protected] [email protected] October 13 St. Johns Chapter of the Catholic Writers First Coast Newcomers Club trivia Guild evening/dinner October 2 October 9 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. 6 p.m. dinner/ 7 p.m. trivia World Golf Village Toastmasters Daughters of American Revolution, St. Paul’s Catholic Church school auditorium, Call (904) 829-0643 for name of World Golf Vil- 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Jacksonville Chapter 2609 Park St. lage restaurant and to be added to attendee list First Florida Credit Union, 1950 County Rd. 210W 11 a.m. www.dosafl.com/outreach/catholic-writers- Worldgolfvillage.toastmastersclubs.org Blue Fish restaurant guild/ or [email protected] October 18 (904) 333-5222 Adult Coloring Club Bartram Trail Newcomers and Women’s Friends of the Library Book Sale Oct. 2 – Nov. 6 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free Quit Smoking Now Class Club luncheon featuring fall fashion show Bartram Trail Branch Library Bartram Trail Branch Library Tuesdays, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. 11 a.m. (904) 827-6960 (904) 827-6960 Flagler Hospital Wellness Center Maggiano’s Little Italy, St. Johns Town Center RSVP by Oct. 2, [email protected] 21st annual St. Augustine Greek Festival Call Florida AHEC to register (904) 482-0189 and Arts & Crafts Fair October 20 October 10 11 a.m. Read to Rover (beginning readers practice October 4 Francis Field, Downtown St. Augustine reading to therapy dogs) U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 14-7 Count Me In Quarter Auction www.stauggreekfest.com 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Bartram Trail Branch Library St. Augustine Yacht Club near the St. Augustine Ramada Inn, 3131 Hartley Road (904) 827-6960 Presented by First Coast Jacksonville Women’s October 15 Lighthouse All Star Quilt Guild Fruit Cove Cruise In sponsored by Connection, affiliated with Stonecroft Sunshine State Chevelles [email protected] 9:45 a.m. Rotary Club of Bartram Trail RSVP (916) 662-2263 or [email protected] 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. First Christian Church, 11924 San Jose Blvd. Dementia Support for Caregivers PDQ parking lot, 194 State Road 13 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. (repeats Thursdays) www.orgsites.com/fl/allstarquiltguild or (904) 3:30 p.m. Repeating event on third Saturday of each Westminster Woods, 25 State Road 13 502-5254 [email protected] River Garden, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road month Repeating event on the second Wednesday of 19th annual Fall Festival each month October 16 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. October 5 North Business Council of the St. Johns Rotary Club of St. Johns meeting County Chamber of Commerce Westminster Woods on Julington Creek 7:30 a.m. (repeating event on Fridays) October 11 Garden Club of Switzerland 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. St. Johns Golf and Country Club Clubhouse Westminster Woods on Julington Creek, 25 October 23 10 a.m. First Coast Card Club – adult card players www.rotarystjohns.org State Road 13 Tour of Beluthahatchee Park, 1523 State Road 13 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Register at www.sjcchamber.com or call (904) All welcome; RSVP at www.switzerlandgc.org St. Augustine Main Library, 1960 Ponce de Leon October 6 829-5681 Bingo Night at St. Joseph’s Shorebird Walk at Matanzas Inlet with St. Blvd. Johns County Audubon Society Newcomers of North St. Johns luncheon Doors open 6:45 p.m.; Games start 7:15 p.m. featuring Jeanette Toohey of UNF’s OLLI (904) 829-0643 Cody Center, 4152 Loretto Road 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Matanzas Inlet West Parking Lot, 8655 A1A S., St 11 a.m. Open to the community; (904) 742-8777 University of North Florida, Adam W. Herbert October 26 Augustine Helping Hands of St. Johns County www.stjohnsaudubon.com University Center October 6 – 7 RSVP by Oct. 9; [email protected] 10 a.m. Festa Italiana St. Johns CARES meeting Faith Community Church, 3450 County Road 11 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. and 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 210W Italian American Club, 2838 Westberry Road Bartram Academy, 164 Everest Lane, Ste. 1 [email protected] www.iacofjacksonville.com Marinela M. Nemetz, D.D.S. Robert J. Nemetz, D.D.S., M.S. %RDUG&HUWLÀHG3HGLDWULF'HQWLVW%RDUG&HUWLÀHG3HGLDW $GXOW'HQWLVWU\| 3HULRGRQWLFV| 3URVWKRGRQWLFV

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Waterway cleanup scheduled Local artists sought for Arts The St. Johns Audubon Society is in the Park participating in a waterways cleanup The Friends of Alpine on the Litter Gitter, Captain Adam Park volunteer group Morley’s vessel, on Wednesday, Oct. is planning the 17 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Volunteers first ever “Arts in are needed to help clean up the wading the Park” event bird habitat and feeding grounds for Saturday along the Intracoastal Waterway. Trash Nov. 17 and is bags and grabbers are provided, but Photo by MetroCreative seeking local volunteers should bring their own open for children to shop by themselves artists, crafters work gloves, bug spray, sunscreen, and for gifts for family and Santa will visit and residents (reusable) water bottle. Rubber boots from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. All proceeds sup- with items to or water shoes are recommended, as port mission projects. Visit www.mumc. sell to par- volunteers will wade through shallow net for more information. ticipate. The event water to pick up along the spoil islands will be held from 1 in the marshes. Meet at Genungs p.m. – 5 p.m. at Alpine Fish Camp, 291 Cubbedge Road Groves Park and the $20 Photo by MetroCreative in St. Augustine. RSVP to Marcy Writers Guild to meet participation fee will go directly Brenner at [email protected] The Catholic Writers Guild, St. Johns to the Friends of Alpine Park and efforts or stjohnsaudubonsociety@gmail. Chapter will have its monthly meet- to interpret and furnish the interior of com or call (401) 441-9263 for more ing on Saturday, Oct. 13 at St. Paul’s the historic Bennett Farmhouse. Con- information. Church & School Auditorium at 2609 tact [email protected] for Larry Mangum, Al Poindexter, and Paul Park Street in Jacksonville from 10 a.m. general questions or to sign up. Garfinkel will be performing “Songs For Fall Craft Festival to be held – 12 p.m. Poets, fiction and non-fiction Stetson” in celebration of what would United Methodist Women will host the writers, screenplay writers, musicians, have been Kennedy’s 102nd birthday. artists, editors, and illustrators are The performance is from 2 p.m. until 4 29th annual Fall Craft Festival at Man- Second Sunday at Stetson’s to darin United Methodist Church, 11270 invited to attend. The meeting will p.m. The park will open at 1 p.m. with San Jose Blvd. on Saturday, Oct. 6, 9 include a presentation on Op-Ed Writ- feature three musicians tours of Stetson’s house and museum a.m. – 4 p.m. The event will include ing by Roderick T. Beaman followed by Three outstanding singer/songwriters before and after the concert. Space is more than 100 craft booths, a bakery a business meeting. Refreshments will will perform at Beluthahatchee, the limited and reservations are required; and a Country Store full of handmade be served with a raffle. Contact R. T. St. Johns County Park that was the call (904) 206-8304. A $10 donation is items from jellies and Kickin’ Pickles to Beaman at [email protected] or P. home of author and activist Stetson recommended. Visit www.stetsonken- quilts and painted holiday decorations. Babadi at [email protected] for Kennedy, for the Oct. 14 concert of nedy.com for more information. The Children’s Christmas Shop will be more information. the series, Second Sunday at Stetson’s. Page 6 | The CreekLine October 2018 Inquiring Minds with St. Johns County Commissioner Jimmy Johns, Q A (District 1) want to know! & ?? By Martie Thompson [email protected] Q: At what point is the budget process Also, there will be a new fire station in now (mid-September)? the Northwest soon, near the corner Are you puzzled about something going on in NW St. Johns County or won- A: So far, we have held the first of of Veterans Parkway and Race Track dering about whatever happened on a topic from a previous issue? Email your two public budget hearings required Road. This location has been identi- question to us at [email protected] by the fifth of the month and we by state law. The second will be held fied as a need for many years, and now will do our best to track down the information for you. on Sept. 20. We have set the tentative it has become the top priority to serve millage rate and determined not to the Julington Creek, Aberdeen, Durbin While we will do our best to answer all the questions we receive, we may not include the Municipal Service Taxing Crossing and Durbin Park areas. It is be able to answer all questions received each month. Also, due to publication Unit (MSTU) in this year’s budget for currently in the design phase. Once scheduling, the time it takes to research answers may vary. the Ponte Vedra Beach area. After the it is operational, homeowners should meeting on Sept. 20 everything will be contact their homeowners insurance Here are answers to questions we received this month: finalized for our FY 2019 budget. company and let them know, as their insurance costs should be noticeably Q: How does the budget compare to last reduced once they are within five miles year? Q: There’s a lot of land being cleared behind the new marketplace across from of a fire station. A: We kept the county-imposed taxes the Durbin Creek Elementary on Race Track Road. Any ideas on what’s going on? relatively flat, but people will most Q: What priority was on the county’s A: We asked Casey Keough, a planner with the St. Johns County Growth likely see an increase in the total dollar legislative action plan? Management Planning and Zoning division, about this. amount because of increases in assessed A: This year’s legislative action plan will home values as determined by the be reviewed later in September and then She said, “I am looking at the map of St. Johns County and believe that you property appraiser. be sent to the state. Transportation is are referring to the Celestina development. The project consists of develop- our top priority and there are specific ment of Phase 3A and 3B and is a total of 186 single family homes.” Q: Have we received any more FEMA roadways for which we have requested reimbursements from the recent state funding. In the Northwest, Race hurricanes of 2016 and 2017? Track Road from Bartram Park Boule- A: Yes, we recently received another Q: What is being built on State Road 13, just north of Lemonwood Road in Fruit vard east to Bartram Springs, to include $2.3 million in DHS/FEMA reim- Cove? the Interstate 95 overpass, has been bursements. It’s good to finally have A: Keogh had this information to share: A building permit was issued in June requested to be widened to four lanes. the money coming in. for the construction of a single family residence at 790 State Road 13. I would encourage citizens to let their state legislators know that they support Q: What update can you give as to these transportation priorities. development in the Northwest? A: The Walmart at Durbin Park is Q: What is the best way for our readers scheduled to open any day now and to contact you? 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Q: With the immense amount of growth school sites we could use: Twin Creeks The Nov. 6 General Election is quickly form available on our website. Vote by in the northern part of the county, can has a site on the south side of County approaching. mail ballots are mailed 35 days prior you please clarify how the decision is Road 210 between Interstate 95 and to the election, so you will have plenty made to open a new school, particularly US Highway 1 and Silverleaf has a site An important deadline is coming: Oct. of time to do your research, vote and a new high school? between County Road 210 and State 9 is the deadline to register to vote. return your ballot prior to Election Day. A: This is driven by a couple of factors: Road 16. We have not decided where Simply visit our website at www.votes- The deadline for requesting a ballot to one is need, which we have. The second we are putting the school yet and we be mailed for the General Election is is availability of funding. This is an jc.com. You can register to vote online haven’t decided on a design yet because or update your voter information. By Oct. 31. issue because our bonding capacity is it’s just too early. very low now since we’ve recently built using My Voter Status under the quick Early voting will be held between Oct. links, you can also check your record, so many new schools. But in 2021, the Q: Do you have an update on school 24 and Nov. 3. There will be seven locate your polling place, request a vote bonds will mature from when we built security? early voting locations open in St. Johns by mail ballot, and view your sample Creekside and Ponte Vedra high schools A: We have our U.S. Security officers County from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily ballot when they become available. and we will again be able to borrow to in all schools working out well. Some where you can cast your ballot in per- build another high school. A school schools have shared SJSO deputies, but If you prefer to register to vote in per- son. We will be publishing the locations district may only borrow 75 percent of all schools have at least a U.S. Security son, simply visit your local library or a little closer to the election, and the the annual yield of the 1.5 mills capital officer. Additionally, we have shown the the Tax Collector’s Office. information will be included on your outlay levy and we are right up against active shooter security training video to sample ballot. it. For information, it costs between all students and faculty. November’s ballot will be a very long $60 million and $80 million to build one with 13 constitutional amend- Sample ballots will be mailed to all reg- istered voters to help you prepare for the a high school due to specialized class- Q: What other news do you have to ments. Although legal challenges have rooms, a stadium and an auditorium. share? been made to remove some of the long ballot. They are scheduled to be A: The school district is sponsoring a amendments from the ballot, time will mailed the first week in October. They Q: Are there any other funding sources, community meeting called Parenting tell. Be sure to visit our website often will also be available on our website like the half cent sales tax that for Future Success on Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. and check under “What’s New.” We around that time. taxpayers recently approved? at Gamble Rogers Middle School. This will be adding some research materials My staff and I are always ready to assist A: When we put the half cent sales is the same meeting as the one held on for you particularly on the judges and you and we will make it easy for you to tax on the ballot, we had to have a list Sept. 20 at Liberty Pines Academy in the amendments. vote. Visit our website (www.votesjc. of items it could be used for, such as case anyone missed it. It will have com- com) or call the office at (904) 823- building Freedom Crossing Academy, You may wish to consider voting by munity partners such as Flagler Hos- 2238 if you have any questions or need Palm Valley Academy and Picolata mail to avoid lines at your precinct pital, EPIC, Children’s Home Society, assistance. Elementary, hardening our school SAYS, and the sheriff’s office to help on election day. Requesting a ballot is buildings and the specialized radios we explore mental health, suicide preven- simple: you can call the office at (904) purchased that connect the schools di- tion, and drug and alcohol abuse. 823-2238 or use the online request rectly to the sheriff’s office. A new high school was not on the list, so we cannot Also, Sebastian Middle School was use these funds. recognized as a model STEM school. The district has been working with Q: When do you think a new high school the Lastinger Center at the University will be built and where? of Florida to put this in place and the A: Realistically, I think it will prob- school did so well, they were honored as ably be four to five years before we put a model. I’m really pleased for them to Gentle, Caring Dentistry students in a new high school. As for receive this accolade. IRUWKH:KROH)DPLO\ location, we build where there is the greatest need and right now that is the Q: How can our readers contact you? DO YOU WANT ABetter north central part of the county. When A: They can email me at beverly. big developments are built, they have to [email protected] or call me at LookingSmile? give us mitigation for the students they (904) 547-7510. will bring in and right now we have two $100 Gift Card New Patient Special Adults $99 & Children $79 FOR DENTAL TREATMENT Cosmetic and For new patients only. 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with St. Johns County Property Appraiser &Q A Eddie Creamer Q: Now that TRIM notices are out, what is er’s office by $390,000 per year, due next for the Property Appraiser’s office? to a staff reduction of 15 people and A: We will be undergoing a major a reduction from 15 vehicles to eight change in the next 12 months in our vehicles. This is a permanent annual office, although it will be seamless to savings and will pay for the new CAMA property owners. For the past 13 years, system in just under two years. The new we have used a specific CAMA (Com- system will be more efficient and more puter-Assisted Mass Appraisal) software, accurate and represents a true savings that is now very obsolete. It is very labor for the taxpayer. intensive and expensive to maintain. Starting in mid-September, we will be Q: When do you expect the new system converting to a new CAMA system, to be fully functioning? which will cut maintenance fees and A: Over the next 12 months, in ad- field time in half. dition to doing our regular tasks, we will be converting to the new system. Q: How is this new system able to do This will require a lot of data cleanup that? and also training, which will be good A: It utilizes aerial photography, MLS because, since everyone will be learning and Google Earth to do assessments. the new system together, it will make Right now, our appraisers go into the our appraisal practices totally consis- field with a tape measure, a clipboard tent. Our goal is for next year’s tax roll and a camera. Soon, they will go out submission and TRIM notices to be on with a tablet that has a built in laser the new system and be fully converted measure, a built in camera, guidance on by November 2019. the most efficient route to a property and real time uploading of data. We will Q: What is the best way for our readers also be able to do some measurements to contact you? using aerial photography. With our rap- A: Our office is located at 4030 Lewis idly growing county, we will be able to Speedway Ste. 203, (904) 827-5500. maintain the same level of staff we have It is open Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. now for the next several years. – 5 p.m. Also, readers can email me at [email protected] or call me at (904) Q: How will you pay for the new system? 827-5500. A: In the last 18 months, we have cut operating costs in the Property Apprais-

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Record number of summer teen INK! (Investing in Kids) benefits from HAWKE’s mission of wildlife rehabili- volunteers at retirement community Nights of Lights Westminster Woods on Julington Creek tation and environmental education. welcomed a record number of teen Old Town Trolley, St Augustine’s pre- In addition to the dinner, a birds of volunteers this summer, as 73 students mier trolley experience, supports INK! prey demonstration will be given by HAWKE President Melanie Cain-Stage. from area middle and high schools pro- Photo courtesy Pam Benfer (Investing in Kids) during the oldest vided more than 3,000 service hours. Teen volunteers helped out in the dining hall. city’s holiday tradition, Nights of Lights. HAWKE is the only wildlife center in Northeast Florida and one of the few simply keeping them company and Old Town Trolley will donate $1 for ev- The application and orientation process in the state set up to raise and care for talking with them. I would 100 percent ery pre-sold ticket with 100 percent of took place in May, and students began injured and orphaned bobcats as well recommend the program to all students the proceeds helping to provide innova- their service in June. Volunteer opportu- as river otters and all species of birds of who are not only interested in getting tive programs and classroom resources nities were available in the three differ- prey including falcons, eagles, and other service hours but having fun doing that further the academic success of all ent areas of campus: the skilled nursing difficult species. The dinner is limited it. It’s a great way to try out different St Johns County public school students. center, assisted living apartments, and to 55 people and the cost is $85 for types of volunteer work, as Westminster independent residential living. Students “Our teachers are reaching into their HAWKE members or $90 for non- has many different departments for made their own choices of how to serve, pockets spending hundreds of dollars of members. Visit www.hawkewildlife.org everyone. The experience is always eye- including opportunities to visit with their own money to help students reach or email [email protected] to opening as students get to learn a lot residents, play games, go on off-campus that ‘aha’ moment,” said Dave Chat- reserve your seat. outings, help with water aerobics classes, about the past through the stories of the terton, Director of St. Augustine Old or assist in campus departments like residents. I am always amazed to hear Town Trolley. “We want to inspire the New YMCA to open at Flagler Health physical therapy, maintenance, or the about how things were in their lives and community to help bridge that gap. By Village beauty shop. how they have changed now.” partnering with INK!, we can make the First Coast YMCA and Flagler Hospital Even though schools are back in ses- difference for numerous teachers and St. Augustine have collaborated to bring Nidhi Bhide, a second-year volunteer students.” enhanced health and wellness resources and a student at Nease High School sion and teens have resumed their busy schedules, there are still volunteer op- to World Golf Village. A new YMCA said, “I enjoyed seeing all of the resi- Donna Lueders, executive director of will come to Flagler Health Village, dents of the health center again. I loved portunities at Westminster Woods. Stu- INK!, said, “We are delighted that Old dents, adults, and groups are welcome located in the Murabella community, getting close with them, hearing about Town Trolley has agreed to partner with in order to serve the actively grow- their pasts and interesting stories, play- to apply; contact Pam Benfer, Director us. The Old Town Trolley executive of Volunteers at (904) 287-7181. ing World Golf Village. As one of the ing games with them, and even just team as well as their cast members are nation’s most effective and enduring the spirit behind the holidays. What charitable organizations, the Y’s cause Let us help you better way to celebrate the season with is to strengthen its communities. This Old Town Trolley and INK! giving and your family aligns with Flagler Hospital’s commit- support to our beloved students and ment to building healthier communities be at your best! teachers. Your website ticket purchase is and its 130 year history of caring for the giving them the gift that keeps on giv- residents of St. Johns County. If you are concerned about your child’s academic performance, attention, emotions or ing… One for the Kids!” behaviors, we can help. Our detailed assessments provide information to support your While planning and design has yet to be child’s learning and growth. 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Briefs cont. from pg. 10 The Sheriff Reports By St. Johns County Sheriff David B. Shoar “We look forward to partnering with offering qualified community members Halloween safety the Y and residents of World Golf Vil- the opportunity to earn an accredited lage to truly build healthier communi- high school diploma and career cer- Later this month many of our younger many kits available that come with tiny ties, together,” said Flagler Hospital tificate for free through Career Online children will be taking part in the age-old saws that work better than knives and are President and CEO Jason Barret. “This High School, a program brought to custom of trick or treating on Halloween. much safer, although you can be cut by includes a focus on physical health as public libraries by Gale, a Cengage Our goal at the St. Johns County Sheriff’s them as well. It’s best to let the kids clean Office is that this event is an enjoyable out the pumpkin and draw a face on it, well as the emotional and economic company. Career Online High School is adventure for everyone and I would like which you can carve for them. health of local families and businesses. specifically designed to re-engage adults to pass along some safety tips. Our commitment to value includes care into the education system and prepare If you will be out driving on Halloween, offerings that are convenient, accessible them for entry into post-secondary Children should only be allowed to trick take extra time and watch for children and affordable. At the same time, we career education or the workforce. Cur- or treat at homes or businesses they are darting in and out from between parked will never lose sight of Flagler Hospital’s rently 8,983 adults in St. Johns County familiar with. They should trick or treat cars. Slow down and pay attention. Watch unwavering focus on quality, which lack a high school degree or equivalent. while it’s still light outside, or they should for children walking on roadways, medi- places us among the top 100 hospitals carry a flashlight so they can see and be ans and curbs. Enter and exit driveways in America.” The St. Johns County Library System seen easily. Parents, make sure that your and alleys very carefully. And always will award scholarships for Career On- child’s costume including masks and wigs watch for children that may be wearing In June, Flagler Hospital officially line High School to qualified learners are flame resistant; they should also be dark clothing. light in color and clearly visible to motor- broke ground on Flagler Health Village, looking to earn a high school diploma Feed your children a spooky Halloween located in the Murabella community in and advance their careers. Students are ists. Avoid costumes that are oversized and high-heeled shoes that can cause a dinner and instruct them not to eat any St. Johns County. The health village will able to graduate in as few as six months child to trip. The costumes should have treats until an adult can examine them. include 20,000 square feet dedicated to by transferring in previously earned reflective strips as well. Also remind your child to never go into urgent care, advanced imaging, labora- high school credits, but are given up to the home of a stranger or get into their tory services, pediatrics, obstetrics and 18 months to complete the program. Children should be reminded to only car. Make Halloween a fun, safe and gynecology, primary care and specialty cross streets at the corners and never cross happy time for your children in hopes care. Both Flagler Health Village and Visit www.sjcpls.org/cohs/ for more between parked cars. 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Pink Ribbon Symposium promotes ness owners and a crooner from a Pink Briefs nutrition and healthy lifestyles popular Jacksonville swing band are Now in its 11th year, the Pink Ribbon among the gentlemen taking part Symposium, a free breast cancer educa- in the third annual Real Men Wear 20th annual Pink Ribbon Golf Tournament tion, health and wellness conference, will Pink campaign, which features 34 scheduled be held on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 8 a.m. – prominent and influential area men The Cimarrone Ladies Golf Association 1 p.m. at the Thrasher-Horne Conference taking a stand against breast cancer is hosting its 20th annual Pink Ribbon Center in Orange Park. Exhibits open at by supporting the American Cancer Golf Tournament on Saturday Oct. 20 at 8 a.m. and the program begins at 9 a.m. Society Making Strides Against Cimarrone Golf Club. All proceeds benefit The event is free and open to the public. Breast Cancer of Jacksonville. Baptist Health Foundation, Cimarrone Throughout the months of August Endowment. This year’s theme is “Nutrition and through October, Real Men Wear Healthy Lifestyles” and the special fea- Pink participants will use their cre- Photo courtesy American Cancer Society 2018 Real Men Wear Pink with chair Charlene Shirk Last year the event raised $15,417. Baptist tured guests include: ativity, determination and energy to will match 100 percent of monies raised encourage the women in their lives port. No one should have to face a breast • Aaron Gottlieb, owner, Native Sun and it will stay local going to Baptist and the community to act in the fight cancer diagnosis alone.” Natural Food Market, who will present Medical Center South. There are several against breast cancer. ways you can help: donation of a gift card/ “The Native Sun Story.” He will discuss According to the American Cancer gift certificate, merchandise or services how Native Sun began and its commit- Local media member Charlene Shirk Society Cancer, this year an estimated to be used in the charity raffle and silent ment to quality organic food and healthy returns as Real Men Wear Pink chair, 266,000 women in the United States will auction or as a hole sponsor. Gold spon- lifestyles. joined by attorney John Phillips, who was be diagnosed with breast cancer and an es- sors pay $500, which includes paid entry the top fundraiser for the 2017 Real Men timated 40,920 will die from the disease. • Heather Borders, MBS, RD, LD/N and for four players; Silver sponsors pay $300, Wear Pink. Phillips set an individual Jack- Breast cancer is the most common cancer Jill Ligon RN, LD/N of Kailo Nutrition, which includes paid entry for two players; sonville fundraising record of $20,324, diagnosed in women (including skin can- who will present “Nutritious Choices.” and Bronze sponsors pay $100. All hole helping last year’s Real Men Wear Pink cer) and the second only to lung cancer as It’s a journey to provide confidence, know sponsors get signage on the course. group raise a total of $86,000. This year a cause of cancer death in women. how, and the ability to make sustainable the goal is $90,000. Registration begins at 6:45 a.m. and then and meaningful lifestyle choices that con- Each Real Men Wear Pink candidate is the golf tournament will be a four-person tribute to making healthy happen. “In addition to raising awareness about charged with a fundraising challenge of scramble with a shotgun start at 8 a.m., breast cancer, these men will be raising a minimum of $2,500 and will compete • Area physicians and experts will also followed by lunch and prize raffle/silent critical dollars to help the American Can- to be the top fundraiser among the other present medical breakout sessions on auction. The entry fee is $85 for non- cer Society attack cancer from every angle candidates by the end of the campaign. updates on breast cancer and leading members and $65 for members. There and save more lives from breast cancer,” healthy lifestyles, which will include: How will be a Breakfast Buffet for $5 plus tax said Stacy Hanson, the American Cancer Visit http://main.acsevents.org/site/ Molecular Profiling Affects Treatment from 6:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Anyone can Society Making Strides Against Breast TR?pg=entry&fr_id=90421 for a listing Decisions; Heart Health and Cardiac purchase raffle tickets or bid on silent Cancer Event Chair and Chief Client of the 2018 Real Men Wear Pink or to Risks; Protecting Your Hearing; Oh, auction items and you do not need to be Officer, CoventBridge. “Funds raised help make a donation. The Real Men will be Those Varicose Veins; Family History and present to win. us save lives from breast cancer through recognized at the Making Strides Against Genetics; and Coping with Stress and early detection and prevention, innovative Breast Cancer walk on Saturday, Oct. 13 Anxiety. 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$50 registration includes dinner and t-shirt October 2 Benefits In the Pink October 13 SenioRITAS kick off party www.nettikayakchallenge.com Making Strides of Jacksonville 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. 7 a.m. registration / 9 a.m. walk Pusser’s Restaurant October 6 TIAA Bank Field - East Club Plaza www.the-rita-foundation.org/senioritas Pink Ribbon Symposium www.makingstrideswalk.org BreastOct Cancer awareness events 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. October 4 Thrasher-Horne Conference Center, 283 College October 17 Pink Ribbon Golf Classic Drive, Orange Park SenioRITAS Auction Party September 29 Ponte Vedra Inn and Club www.pinkribbonsymposium.org 6 p.m. Hope Floats Block Party www.pinkribbonjax.org Sawgrass Country Club 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. October 6 www.the-rita-foundation.org/senioritas Taps Bar and Grill, 2220 County Road 210W, St. Cancer Wellness for Women presented by The Johns October 5 – 6 Third annual Netti Kayak Challenge Pink Ladies and Ackerman Cancer Center www.thedonnafoundation.org October 19, 20, 21 Catch, photo and release redfish, trout, flounder 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. SenioRITAS Tennis Tournament First Baptist Church, 1600 S. 8th St., Amelia Sawgrass Country Club Island www.the-rita-foundation.org/senioritas BREAST CANCER SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS RSVP: (904) 277-2700 Breast cancer symptoms vary widely — from lumps to swelling to skin October 20 changes — and many breast cancers have no obvious symptoms at all. October 8 20th annual Pink Ribbon Golf Tournament Tacos for TaTas hosted by Cimarrone Ladies Golf Association to It’s important to have anything unusual 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. benefit Baptist Health Foundation checked by your doctor. TacoLu, 1712 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach 8 a.m. shotgun start www.thedonnafoundation.org Cimarrone Golf Club According to the American Cancer Society, any of the following unusual Registration, hole sponsorship or donations: changes in the breast can be a symptom of breast cancer: October 8 – 10 www.clga.info • Swelling of all or part of the breast David Yurman Trunk Show Pink Ribbon Golf Classic • Skin irritation or dimpling October 21 Underwood’s Jewelers Bingo for Breast Cancer to benefit The Donna • Breast pain Foundation • Nipple pain or the nipple turning inward October 11 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. • Redness, scaliness, or thickening of the nipple or breast skin Pink Ribbon Golf Classic Cocktail Party and Kayak Club, Shearwater silent auction Sponsored by Danielle Wright, Coldwell Banker • A nipple discharge other than breast milk 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Realty; Shearwater; Hope Floats; and Helping • A lump in the underarm area Marsh Landing private residence Hands of St. Johns County www.breastcancer.org $100 per person; www.pinkribbonjax.com

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In the Pink cont. from pg. 1 them feel more comfortable,” Millard covered by insurance. said. Millard, along with husband Marty, is She said that sometimes seeing and also known for bringing dragon boat- touching items such as prosthetics and ing to Jacksonville. She was looking for mastectomy bras and knowing what is something she could do to continue available can make people less fearful. exercising and one of her In the Pink clients suggested she check out dragon “We show them that they can look nor- boating. In 2011, Millard raised mal again, and this can be very reassur- enough money to purchase two dragon ing,” Millard said. In the Pink, which accepts most major types of insurance, stocks wigs, post- surgical garments, hats, scarves, and radiation skin care among other things. Millard said that men recover- ing from cancer Mammoglams stroking in Jacksonville often get compres- sion garments and everyone can use the radiation skin creams. A new item that has The original In the Pink boutique, 522 N. 3rd St. enjoyed good word boats and the Jacksonville Dragon Boat of mouth is an all natural product that Club was formed. Today, the club has a chemo patients can apply to their eye- workout facility and about 80 members brows and eyelashes to keep them from of all ages. There are a number of teams, falling out. both recreational and competitive, made Millard believes that everyone should be up of men, women, youth, mixed, and afforded the same dignity when going the breast cancer survivor team known as through cancer treatment and that is the Mammoglams. where the 501 C 3 status of In the Pink In the Pink has expanded its services to comes in. She is proud that 100 percent include another location, on Hendricks of every dollar that is donated via fund- Avenue in San Marco, to complement raisers and sponsorships goes directly to the original location on N. 3rd Street in In the Pink’s mission of helping cancer Jacksonville Beach. Free yoga for cancer patients in need. Patients with no insur- patients is held on Wednesday mornings ance or who are Medicaid-eligible receive at the Jacksonville Beach location. needed items free of charge. Meanwhile, all of the store’s overhead is paid by Visit www.jaxinthepink.com for more insurance reimbursements and shop sales information about In the Pink or to make of items such as scarves, which are not a donation. Yoga for Survivors is held at In the Pink held weekly.

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Finally, on March 31, 2019, Hope Floats will hold its second annual Shop Japke Gosselin Our Closets event. By Martie Thompson [email protected] “We have asked local women to donate gently used clothing and accessories. We put everything in a boutique-like setting Japke (pronounced “Yapka”) Gosselin I decided to retire and where nothing costs more than $20. grew up in Amsterdam, the Nether- make the move too. We Last year we raised $3,000 in just three lands. Her father was a harbormaster have lived multi-gener- hours, so we know this will be a success- and the family lived on a houseboat in ationally for more than ful event,” Henderson said. the harbor. When she was 12, her doc- 10 years now. Photo courtesy Japke Gosselin tor recommended she start swimming Japke Gosselin Henderson pointed out that one in and by the age of 13, she qualified for 2) What do you like most about living in eight women will be diagnosed with the national competition. She repre- Murabella? breast cancer and fewer than 10 percent bought pretty little pink bags and filled sented her country in the Rome Olym- We like living here. The schools are of them have a family history of the them with useful items including the pic Games when she was only 16 years great for our grandsons, who are now disease. Hope Floats is passionate about verbiage from the inspirational greeting old; she swam the 100m backstroke. 16 and 14. And we usually wake up getting women to be proactive with card and then brought them to the same Within a few years, Gosselin said she with sunshine each day, which we like! their health via prevention and early place I had my chemo. felt she wanted to have a normal life, detection. The ultimate goal, of course, away from competitive swimming and 3) What can you tell us about your is for women to not get breast cancer. breast cancer diagnosis? 5) How did you get involved with Helping since her father had always wanted to Hands and what do you enjoy about it? “Our future, long term plan is to be a In 2004, I fell and needed a hip replace- go to the United States, that’s where liaison to link all the pieces together,” ment. I told my doctor then and even When I was a realtor in Washington she went. She settled in with an aunt Henderson said. “There are so many a few months later that something back in the late 1980s, a friend and and uncle in Oak Harbor, Wash. before great organizations locally for breast can- wasn’t right with my right breast. The I started sharing a Costco card. She moving to Seattle on her next adven- cer patients and they all offer something doctor checked and said it was dense moved around and we remained in ture. She worked as a swim instructor different: support, education, financial breast tissue, but when I finally had an touch and continued sharing the card. for awhile, before learning that she assistance. You just need to know where ultrasound in early 2005, I was diag- When we moved to Murabella, I knew could make more money as a strolling she lived in the St. Augustine area and to go.” musician, playing the accordion. nosed with Stage 3 breast cancer. I had a mastectomy and chemo and radia- so we got back in touch. She was a member of Helping Hands and intro- Henderson said Hope Floats is always Ultimately, she met her husband, John tion. I was cancer-free for seven years, looking for sponsors, including corpo- and they both began careers in real until 2012 when I found a lump on my duced me to the group. How small a world is that? rate sponsors. Donations may be made estate in suburban Seattle before retir- left breast. So I had another mastec- on the Donate tab of www.thedon- ing and moving to Murabella with their tomy and then had to have my thyroid I like volunteering with Helping Hands nafoundation.org and you can keep up grown daughter and two grandsons in removed as well. But I’m fine! You have because everyone just shows up and with the group’s events on the Events 2014. Gosselin is also a breast cancer to have a good attitude about all this to then does good work. We have even tab. For more information, call Kerri survivor. She volunteers with Helping survive. started making my little pink bags for Henderson at (904) 657-9376 or email Hands and cooks dinner one night women undergoing chemo and taking [email protected] or per month for the boys in St. Francis 4) What did you do to “give back” after them to area oncologists. I have made a check out their Facebook page, Hope House in St. Augustine. your diagnosis? lot of friends in this group. Floats to benefit The Donna Foundation My husband and I felt we had to do (events, races, etc.) 1) How did you come to live in something after my first diagnosis. I Murabella? had received a very inspiring greeting Our daughter, Melanie, and her two card from a friend that really helped Get to Know . . . sons lived with us in Kent, outside me. I still have the card and we used Interested in being featured? Seattle. She was transferred with her it as a model to make care packages Email Martie Thompson at job to this area and my husband and for women going through chemo. We [email protected]

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You don’t have to be a golfer to a new demerit system and new bussing. ment of Yamile Abdalah Hernandez as enjoy this event and the money raised Liberty Pines has opted to change to supervisor for the Language Exploration Photo courtesy Meghan Hancher this year goes to support the school being periods instead of blocks, so that each Enrichment Spanish program, an after Second grader Evan, kindergarteners Aidan and Owen a digital 1:1 school. Register online at class length is the same and “skinny” school Spanish program that is offered to and fourth grader Olivia Hancher on the first day of classes are now a thing of the past. Also school. palenciaforethekids.com. all regular and extended day students at to the school. The new grade level teams added for our middle schoolers this year 17 St. Johns County elementary school have been working hard all summer Friday, Nov. 9 is the Family Movie is a new demerit system. It was decided locations. to bond, grow the PLC (Professional Night on the soccer fields at Palencia. that many infractions did not deserve Learning Community) process, and put This is a community event that is put on a referral, so the demerit system should Hernandez has been involved with LEE together solid, engaging curriculum for by the PTO and is free of charge. Bring help students stay on track — in and out since the early stages of the program but the students. your chairs and blankets and enjoy a of class. Students with fewer than four began to formally teach in 2016. She is movie under the stars with your fam- demerits per quarter will get a reward licensed through the Instituto Cervantes The Palencia PTO has also worked hard ily and friends. There will be food and for doing so. So many students ride de la Lengua Hispana to teach Span- to fill the fall calendar with fun oppor- snacks available for purchase. the buses to and from school that most ish and has taught at San Juan del Rio tunities for people to get involved with parents are aware of the bussing changes Catholic School. the school, or just join in for enjoyable Grandparents Day will be celebrated at made this year with the elementary and events. Last year’s fundraising efforts Palencia Elementary on Monday, Nov. Hernandez will be responsible for man- middle grades being placed on busses allowed the PTO to purchase a sunshade 19 and Tuesday, Nov. 20. These are spe- aging the relationships with the schools, together. School administration asks for for the school playground. The sunshade cial days for the students to invite their registration, coaching and evaluations, everyone’s patience, as this system is new had become a necessity because of the grandparents to share a meal with them and professional development. In ad- and may take a bit to get just right. new, as of last year, state mandate for and show off their school. Make sure dition, she will be representing LEE at more recess time. And now thanks to the that all grandparents are approved volun- The school recently welcomed Donnie the upcoming Florida Foreign Language efforts of the PTO and the events they teers so that they are able to attend. Find Hoessler as assistant principal. Hoessler Association (FFLA) this October in host, school sponsors and supportive the application on the school’s website at is a University of Central Florida alum- Orlando. families, the sun shade is being installed https://stjohns.keepntrack.com/apply/. nus and has plenty of experience from to offer a respite for the students from both Switzerland Point Middle School Visit http://leestjohns.pbworks.com for Read the school’s newsletter, The Pirate the hot Florida sun. and Julington Creek Elementary. more information about the Language Post, and check the PTO website, http:// Exploration Enrichment (LEE) Program. The PTO fundraising year already kicked palenciaelementarypto.weebly.com, for Volleyball tryouts were held in August off with the ever popular Boosterthon. more information regarding dates for the and in addition to new teams, the school Palencia welcomes students back to fall kickback events. has a new coach for both the boys’ and school This is always a favorite event with the girls’ teams, Traci Wurstner. Everyone On Aug. 10, Palencia Elementary students and this year was the most suc- Liberty Pines Academy back to school is invited to come out and support the swung open its doors and welcomed cessful Boosterthon yet – raising more update Wolves when they play on Oct. 2, 9, 11, 817 students to a brand-new year. Since than $45,000 for the school. Liberty Pines Wolves have returned to a and 16. Football is in full swing as well, opening day, enrollment has increased Monday, Oct. 8 is the Fore the Kids Golf busy year at school. with games on Oct. 3, 10, and 17. Visit to 842. Tournament. Registration will begin at sjmsaa.com for the full schedule for all First, the school now offers a journalism 11 a.m. with a 1 p.m. shotgun start at middle school sports and be sure to wear This new year Palencia Elementary is class for eighth graders. Students will the Palencia Club. Honda of the Avenues your LPA gear on Fridays, which are not only welcoming new and returning contribute to the monthly school news- students, but also several teachers new and the Palencia Club are this year’s title designated spirit wear days.

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As of flowers like firespikeOdontonema ( cuspida- Groves Park an opportunity to Sept. 5, tropical storm Gordon is now tum or O. strictum), Mexican sage (Salvia overrun their assigned plots. moving well inland after wreaking havoc leucanthum), goldenrods (Solidago spp.), Some non-native plants had along the Gulf coast, and Hurricane asters (Aster or Symphyotrichum spp.), iron- settled in, and some native Florence has strengthened to category 3; weed (Vernonia spp.), dotted horsemint species were crowding out oth- we need to pay attention (www.nhc.noaa. (Monarda punctata, a prolific self-seeder), er natives. Since the purpose of gov/gtwo.php). wild ageratum (Conoclinium coelestinum, a native plant demonstration Photo courtesy Dianne Battle Troop 180 Boy Scouts Tyler Dansen, Tyler Phillips, John If you are interested more generally in which is an incredible insect magnet, but garden is to showcase a variety Day, Charles Phillips, and volunteer Shelby Gold. the weather in our state — temperatures, can spread aggressively if the roots aren’t of native plant and pollina- kept in bounds), pineapple sage (Salvia tor species to the public, the rainfall amounts, storm impacts — check A few hours later, the jungle that was elegans), and blazing star (Liatris spp.). garden needed serious “rebalancing.” out this website: https://tinyurl.com/ the garden had been tamed. After they y7jznm5d. Do your homework to determine which The Garden Club of Switzerland would removed the excessive growth, the volun- species suit your location, and plan to add like to extend a sincere thank you to teers prepared the soil and sowed native The latest issue of A New Leaf newslet- those to your garden. Early fall is a good Tyler Phillips, members of Boy Scouts of gaillardia, coreopsis, rudbeckia, and red ter is available here: https://tinyurl.com/ time to plant hardy perennials, but hold America Troop 180, and their volunteer salvia. The remaining plants now had yc7kqfxr. As always, there are plenty of off on planting tender species until the assistants for their work in our Alpine more space, which meant better access to inspiring ideas and tips about what to do spring. Groves Park gardens. sunlight, soil, water, and air flow — and a in the garden this month. healthier garden. Flowers that bloom in the fall make While the group was getting organized, If you have been dealing with a bounty great decorations for Halloween. Look garden club president Mickey Fraser gave The project to restore order to our gardens of produce and realize you would have for autumn shades of chrysanthemums the scouts a tour. Many butterflies were was only one of many accomplishments found it useful to know how to preserve (“mums”), and other orange, red or yellow identified: gulf fritillaries, zebra long- Life Scout Tyler Phillips completed to be it, there are two canning classes in Octo- blooms and berries. If you’re aiming for wings, swallowtails, and skippers, and eligible for the highest honor a Boy Scout ber. On Oct. 13, learn how to preserve a really spooky look, try draping Spanish their nectar flowers and the host plants can achieve — Eagle Scout status. Taming apple wedges in cinnamon hot syrup, moss around your decorations. For indoor that provide food for their caterpillars. the “jungle” that our butterfly garden had and on Oct. 27, you can make Chicken use, freeze the moss for 24 hours in plastic Florida native plants provide a natural become was a community service entail- in a Can-Homemade Noodles. Pre- bags to kill off any insects. ing a lot of sweat, hard work and plan- registration and pre-payment is required. source of nourishment and protection As you plant your cool season vegetable for indigenous insects, birds, reptiles, and ning, as well as a mastery of leadership Each class is $20 per person. Call Jeannie skills on Phillips’ part. at (904) 255-7450 to register. With the garden, make sure to scout regularly for mammals. Scout mom Debbie Phillips insects and caterpillars. Cut worms make said her favorite flower was the passion holiday season approaching, homemade Learn about our garden at www.swit- short work of small transplants and the flower or maypop, which is a host plant preserves make a thoughtful gift. zerlandgc.org and visit us at a monthly problem can be avoided by using a protec- for both gulf fritillaries and zebra long- meeting. The upcoming class on Microgreens and tive barrier like a short section of kitchen wings — both were present in abundance Wildflowers on Oct. 10 (cost $10, call paper tube around each plant. There is that morning. Dianne Battle is a Master Gardener, St. Sarah at (904) 255-7450 to register) nothing quite as disheartening as finding Johns County will likely be the last class led by Terry your lovely new transplants completely DelValle, our Horticultural Agent of 35 destroyed. years. She is to retire in November, and I know that anybody involved, however Mary Puckett, the Urban Garden Assistant 904-379-8828 loosely, with the Extension Service, will who has been so crucial to training master miss her for both her depth of knowledge gardeners in the subtleties of vegetable gar- and her unfailingly helpful approach to dening, and for the assistance she and her us, the public. Thank you, Terry. helpers have given to community gardens around Jacksonville and the beaches area, NOW OPEN Our fellow creatures are preparing for the is also retiring. We wish her well, and I for cooler weather, and some of our birds are one thank her for her contributions to A fattening up for the grueling task of mi- New Leaf, including her latest article “A gration. As the weather cools, suet will be successful garden takes planning.” How a welcome, high calorie treat for residents true that is!

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Capt. David’s Fishing Report

Fishing By Captain David Lifka [email protected]

In recent years, over the summer months invade our normally brackish waters. and into early fall, we have been fortu- Apple Fest nate enough to experience some of the On the bright side, the freshwater catfish best fishing and shrimping anyone could bite has been strong. Dead shrimp, bot- remember. Shrimp were filling cast nets tom fished anywhere from Green Cove with counts of more than 100 per throw. Springs to San Marco should result in Limits of slot sized reds were being caught some pretty good results. The bream bite just about anywhere in the river where should be strong and abundant all the you decided to soak a live shrimp. Floun- way out of the creeks and into the river, Join us at HarborChase as we celebrate the fall der, black drum, and yellowmouth trout especially on the end of docks. Even large- were right there at your favorite croaker mouths are making their presence known season with an Apple Fest & Open House. hole with tarpon and dolphin rolling as in these same areas. Don’t be afraid to far south as Green Cove Springs. Yes, fish- work the docks. ing was good. Areas closer to the ocean should be af- Now we come to the summer and fall fected less and should produce some good of 2018. What a difference this year has fall fishing. St. Augustine, Palm Valley, been to recent years and actually recent Beach Boulevard, Ft. Caroline, and May- decades. In the past, we have always port areas of the St. Johns and Intracoastal had to deal with some type of weather Waterway should all be hot spots right up related interruption to our summer and to late November. The annual migration fall fishing season. This would usually of bait fish traveling south should also be the result of rainy spell of a couple of produce some very good surf fishing for weeks or so, or possibly the passing of the rest of the fall months. some kind of tropical Fishing Report: Fresh- disturbance. Usually water fishing should a week or two fol- be at a premium. Fall lowing the weather bass, bream, and catfish inconvenience, fish- should be readily avail- ing would come back able in just about any with a vengeance, freshwater location. Mi- and everyone would grating bluefish should be happy — but not be in good numbers in this year. the surf. Cut fish or fin- Because of the ex- ger mullet with a short ceptional amounts of wire leader should help above average rainfall you land limit catches. throughout much of Photo courtesy Chris Joyner Saturday, October 20 | 11am This month’s Catch of the Month photo is of Chris Whether you catch the entire St. Johns Joyner of Fruit Cove, who caught black drum in one, some, or none, the River, for the first early August on the Intracoastal Waterway using family time spent fishing time that many can dead shrimp and fiddler crabs as bait. will last a lifetime. Meet our outstanding team of associates and enjoy remember, fishing live entertainment, games, prizes, hot apple cider and a has only gotten worse instead of better Email your Catch of the Month photo to as the summer and fall progressed. This [email protected]. Be variety of apple desserts and treats. We’ll also take you does not exclude all fishing on the river, as sure to include the name of the person(s) in on an exclusive tour of HarborChase and introduce you freshwater fishing has remained somewhat the photo, the name of the person who took decent. But what it does include is any the photo, the type of fish and date and loca- to our exceptional lifestyle and luxurious amenities. type of annual shrimp run, and the show- tion of the catch. We will select a photo each On your way out, take home an apple tart or a fresh- ing of the variety of saltwater species that month for publication. baked apple pie. It’s the perfect way to experience the unsurpassed hospitality of HarborChase! Mandarin Garden Club 2892 Loretto Rd. HarborChase offers: 30 Years of Blooms In the Mandarin Demonstration Garden • Seasonal menus created by award-winning Chefs October 13-Noon to 3 pm • Energizing experiences and social events daily • Duval County Extension UF/IFAS • Herb Society, Bonsai Club • Tool Sharpening Demonstration • Monarch Milkweed Initiative • Scheduled transportation • Master Gardeners • Guided Tours Free Parking - Free admission - No pets Get your birthday month FREE FOREVER!* Call now! Water Problems? CALL TODAY FOR STRAIGHT ANSWERS, NO HIGH PRESSURE! • Residential • Commercial • Industrial “We carry a complete line of Water Treatment Systems to meet your needs and your budget!”

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Chance Owen and Mitch Wright, of the administrators will complete the 3,100- Owen said his day to walk, financial services firm Edward Jones, re- mile journey relay-style. Each team Aug. 31, was hot and dusty. cently took part in a historic event — a will carry a hand-carved walking stick, He and his team walked transcontinental walk across America to named Gus, harvested from the farm from Callahan northward fight Alzheimer’s disease. Edward Jones of Ted Jones, son of the firm’s founder, on US Highway 301 to launched the Edward Jones Hilliard. Owen estimated Walk Across Sr. he walked 12 miles of the America, a 20 total miles for the day. one-time, According to 16-week Owen, Gus “I liked the rural setting of relay-style the walking my turn to walk,” Owen stick nearly said. “It was peaceful and walk across Photos courtesy Chance Owen 12 states, to suffered a nice listening to the birds.” Chance Owen with Gus, the walking stick, during his raise aware- catastrophe portion of the relay-style Walk Across America. on the very Owen said the walkers ness about were grateful for the team the impact of first day of the walk from members who drove ahead in an RV The cross-country walk will culminate Alzheimer’s and stopped every few miles to allow disease. The St. Augustine. in St. Louis on Oct. 28 as the final team It happened the walkers to catch up and then enjoy a crosses the stage at Enterprise Center oldest city bit of respite. on each coast on Wright’s during this year’s annual Walk to End served as the day to walk, “Alzheimer’s isn’t something that is go- Alzheimer’s fundraising event, chaired trailheads for which was ing to be cured tomorrow, but we try by John Beuerlein, the Edward Jones Walk Across Aug. 27: to keep it at the forefront of people’s principal who leads the firm’s Older Mitch Wright with Gus the walking stick. America, leav- while go- minds,” Owen said. “For nearly a Adult Council. ing from San ing over the century, Edward Jones has been in the “This four-month Walk Across America Diego on July 9 and from St. Augustine Vilano Bridge, Gus the walking stick business of building relationships and is one more way to increase awareness of on Aug. 27. In teams of approximately fell into the mud below — but thank- investors’ wealth. Alzheimer’s disease Alzheimer’s and the resources available eight, more than 1,000 Edward Jones fully was recovered and went on to destroys both.” to deal with it,” said Beuerlein. financial advisors and branch office be handed off as planned to the next walker. Faith-Worship-PraiseFaith-Worship-Praise SectionSection

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