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Email [email protected] and currency, silver and gold bullion, with any questions or for more informa- medals, jewelry, tokens and more. ere Photo courtesy UF/IFAS Extension St. Johns County tion. will be hourly door prizes and raes of Datil peppers a $5 gold piece, 2017 silver eagle, $20 Datil Pepper Fall Festival scheduled CSA note and 1963 proof set. Visit Food drive coming in November Oct. 9 meeting at 7 p.m. at the Unity UF/IFAS Extension St. Johns County Facebook.com/acccstaugustine or con- St. Johns CARES will sponsor its ninth Church for Creative Living, 2777 Race will host the 2017 Datil Pepper Fall tact Jerry Walden at (904)-940-6245 annual Food Drive on Nov. 4. Dona- Track Rd. Dr. Schwam-Baird, an as- Festival at St. Johns County Agricul- for more information. tion bags will be placed on mailboxes in sociate professor of political science and tural Center, 3125 Agriculture Center participating neighborhoods mailboxes public administration at the University Drive, on Oct. 7 and 8. e festival the week of Oct. 30 and donations of North Florida, will speak about the will o er educational events, a food should be placed by mailboxes no later Israeli-Palestinian Middle East peace court, plant and rain barrel sales by St. than 10 a.m. on Nov. 4 for pickup by process. Northwest United for Progress Johns County Master Gardeners, and volunteers. e food will be distributed is an organization of democratic and a 4-H Youth Kids Zone. On Saturday, to St. Francis House, Christ’s Cupboard, progressive members from NW St. the very popular Datil Pepper Res- SEA Community and Shepherd’s Haven Johns County. All are welcome. 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Instructors, one for Page 4 | The CreekLine October 2017 around town 10th 20th Bartram Trail Newcomers and Women’s Cunningham Creek Elementary Bubble Club luncheon Run 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 a.m. PTO FUNd Run oct Maggiano’s Little Italy, St. Johns Town Center www.cce-pto.com RSVP by Oct. 2, [email protected] 20th – 22nd 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 12th San Juan del Rio Fall Festival Relay for Life of North St. Johns Kick O Ride tickets, game tickets and food available for Party purchase 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 6:30 p.m. sanjuandr.wixsite.com/fallfestival Nease High School, 10550 Ray Road. 21st [email protected] Fruit Cove Cruise In sponsored by Rotary Club of Bartram Trail Sunshine State Chevelles 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. (repeating event on 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursdays) PDQ parking lot, 194 State Road 13 Westminster Woods, 25 State Road Repeating event on third Saturday of each 29 30 31 [email protected] month(904) 827-6960 Palencia Bridge Club plays Party Bridge Fruit Cove Pub Crawl 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. (repeating event on Thursdays) 3:15 p.m. Donovan’s Irish Pub, 7440 US Highway 1 Bartram Walk, State Road 13/Race Track Road Diane Tamplin, (904) 808-7326 Benefits Rotary and St. Johns CARES; tickets 14th $35 2nd 6th Visit with live raptors and owl from The [email protected] Current Events Discussion Group Rotary Club of St. Johns meeting Alligator Farm Cimarrone Ladies’ Golf Association Pink 10 a.m. (repeating event on Mondays) 7:30 a.m. (repeating event on Fridays) 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Ribbon Golf Tournament Donovan’s Irish Pub, US Highway 1 St. Johns Golf and Country Club Clubhouse Wild Birds Unlimited Store, 450 State Road 13 in Registration 6:45 a.m.; shotgun start 8 a.m. [email protected] www.rotarystjohns.org Fruit Cove Cimarrone Golf Club, 2800 Cimarrone Blvd. 3rd 7th Free program; $5 donation to St. Augustine [email protected] or (904) 287- First Coast Card Club – adult card players Fall Craft Festival Alligator Farm requested 0723 or http://clga.info 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (904) 230-3242 26th St. Augustine Main Library, Mandarin United Methodist Church Friends of the Library Book Sale North Business Council After Hours 1960 Ponce de Leon Blvd. 8th 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Networking Event (904) 829-0643 St. Johns Chapter of the Catholic Writers Bartram Trail Branch Library 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. World Golf Village Toastmasters Guild (904) 827-6960 World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Vessel Safety Check by Coast Guard Resort Auxiliary Flotilla 14-7 First Florida Credit Union, 1950 County Road Father Felix Varela Center, Free to Chamber members and guests; Regis- 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. 210W 5110 Lourcey Road ter at www.sjcchamber.com or (904)829-5681 Vilano boat ramp Worldgolfvillage.toastmastersclubs.org www.dosafl.com/outreach/catholic-writers- National Association of Railway Business http://vsc.mysafeboating.com Oct. 3rd – Nov. 7th guild/ Women (NARBW) Northeast Florida AHEC Quit Smoking 16th 6 p.m. 9th All Star Quilt Guild Location TBD Class Fore the Kids Golf Tournament to benefit Tuesdays, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Palencia Elementary 9:45 a.m. RSVP to [email protected] or (904) 945- Flagler Hospital 11 a.m. registration; 1 p.m. shotgun start First Christian Church, 11924 San Jose Blvd. 0943 Free; call (904) 482-0189 to register Palencia Club www.orgsites.com/fl/allstartquiltguild or (904) 27th 5th www.Palenciaforethekids.com 502-5254 Helping Hands of St. Johns County U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 14-7 The Northwest United for Progress club 17th 10 a.m. 7:30 p.m. meeting North Business Council of the St. Johns First Florida Credit Union, 1950 County Road St. Augustine Yacht Club near the St. Augustine 7 p.m. County Chamber of Commerce 210W Lighthouse Unity Church for Creative Living, 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. [email protected] (904) 460-0243 2777 Race Track Road Westminster Woods on Julington Creek, 25 31st Palencia Bridge Club plays Party Bridge [email protected] State Road 13 iPad user group 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. (repeating event on Thursdays) 4-H Science Club Register at www.sjcchamber.com or call (904) 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Donovan’s Irish Pub, 7440 US Highway 1 5 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. 829-5681 Bartram Trail Branch Library St. Johns CARES meeting Diane Tamplin, (904) 808-7326 Bartram Trail Branch Library (904) 827-6960 (904) 827-6960 7 p.m. 5th – 6th & 7th – 8th St. Augustine Newcomers Club of Bartram Academy, 164 Everest Lane, Ste. 1 St. Johns Riverkeeper Eco Heritage boat Northeast Florida dinner and trivia www.stjohnscares.org trip 6 p.m. First Coast Card Club – adult card players St. Johns River St. Augustine restaurant 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Have an event coming up? 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Call to advertise in The CreekLine (904) 886-4919 state meetings have been delayed by a week or even a month because of Also, our people were better prepared Hurricane Irma. With people still not after going through Matthew. St. having power, it didn’t seem appropriate Johns County provides sandbags to The i e e e e ee o to conduct business as normal. Addi- residents at taxpayer expense and last lo l il e e o tionally, the meetings must be o cially year, 70,000 were utilized. is year, lo l o i e noticed and so time is needed for that. residents used 200,000. I think this ex- pense is worth it because it surely saved The l e o e value of community papers continues Q: Has there been a date set for the final money in damaged property. to grow, with new ways to serve readers and budget hearing? ee o i strengthen their communities. Over 150 million A: Yes, the nal budget hearing has been Q: What is the next step? e i people are informed and entertained by their set for Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 5:01 p.m. at A: We have transitioned from a search community paper every week. the County Administration Building. and rescue to a recovery e ort. We are o i hile e public is invited to this meeting, still assessing the damage in the county il e e Built on everything local—stories, community but I’d ask that anyone who still has and should have a timeline for restora- events, business news, people, places and local questions about the budget should con- tion by next month. e main number e ili advertisers—we know rsthand the value of tact me prior to the meeting. Although for residents to call is (904) 284-5550 community. of course we will answer questions at the for St. Johns County Hurricane Re- Daily newspapers can’t claim to be local all the meeting, this meeting can be relatively covery. Callers will be directed to the time, but we are committed to o ering that short if we can get questions answered correct agency to help them out. value to our readers and advertisers. ahead of time. In the meantime, I’d like to encourage Q: Today (Sept. 18) is one week after those who had little or no power loss to Hurricane Irma. What is the status of St. be patient with those who were not as Johns County? fortunate. St. Johns County itself will A: We are getting close to having all take some time to get back to nor- power restored to residents. Tree and mal, such as with parks and recreation debris removal actually began last week. facilities, as many county resources have We have had utility trucks and dump been allocated to more pressing needs. trucks for debris removal coming from Q: What is the best way for our readers as far away as California to assist us. I Circulation Audit by Proud Member of think as bad as this storm was, it really to contact you? A: Readers can email me at bcc1jjohns@ strengthened my pride in our commu- Call to advertise in The CreekLine (904) 886-4919 nity and our state. I’ve been encouraged sjc .us or call me at (904) 615-7437. by how everyone came together to help each other. I think it’s been more of an Would you like to “organized chaos” compared to Hur- ricane Matthew last year, all based on see your school’s what we learned from that storm. good news published in The Q: What do you think have been the improvements over last year’s CreekLine? response? Send it in! Photos also welcomed. A: Well, I think our communications OPEN A [email protected] have improved for one thing. Also, we had a Declared State of Emergency the day following the storm this year rather 13 MONTH CD AT than a week later like last year. is is critical because it allows all the relief APY* agencies to get involved. 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Bailey, Mon - Sat 10 - 7 • Sun 12-5 Ph.D. Ph.D. October 2017 The CreekLine | Page 7 Briefs FYI Contact Numbers St. Johns County Local Government District 4: (904) 209-0304 (www.sjcfl.us) Jay Morris, [email protected] River of Life to hold 15th annual Pumpkin ty will hold its 2017 – 2018 Kick O Sheri«’s O«ice: (904) 824-8304 Patch and Fall Festival District 5: (904) 209-0305 party at 6:30 p.m. on ursday, Oct. 12 Sheri« David B. Shoar, [email protected] Henry Dean, [email protected] e River of Life UMC Pumpkin at Nease High School located at 10550 Julington Creek Field O«ice: (904) 209-2150 St. Johns County School Board Patch and Fall Festival is back for the Ray Road. At this party, attendees can Property Appraiser: (904) 827-5500 (www.stjohns.k12.fl.us) 15th year on Saturday, Oct. 21 from learn more about Relay for Life, meet Eddie Creamer, [email protected] District 1: (904) 547-7510 Beverly Slough, [email protected] 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Located at 2600 Race new and veteran participants, meet Supervisor of Elections: (904) 823-2238 Track Road, parking will be provided at committee members and have questions Vicky Oakes, [email protected] District 2: (904) 547-7510 Tommy Allen, [email protected] Julington Creek Elementary, with golf answered. Tax Collector: (904) 209-2250 carts and a hayride to shuttle patrons to Dennis Hollingworth, [email protected] State of Florida Elected O icials State House District 17: (904) 823-2300 Relay for Life is an American Cancer Clerk of Court: (904) 819-3600 and from the festival. Representative Cyndi Stevenson, Hunter S. Conrad Society annual event. Relay for Life [email protected], e festival will feature live entertain- of North St. Johns County is a family St. Johns County Board of County State Senate District 7: (386) 446-7610 ment from local bands and dance community event that will be held on Commissioners Senator Travis Hutson studios as well as free bouncy houses, Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Bartram District 1: (904) 209-0301 Federal Elected O icials pony rides, face painting, tattoos, snow Trail High School from 12 p.m. – 10 Jimmy Johns, [email protected] U.S. Congress District 4: Representative John Rutherford, (202) 225-2501 cones, cotton candy, popcorn, and lots p.m. Prior to the event, relay teams District 2: (904) 209-0302 of water. work together to raise funds year round Jeb Smith, [email protected] U..S. Senate: Senator Bill Nelson, (202) 224-5274 to bene t the American Cancer Society’s District 3: (904) 209-0303 Paul Waldron, [email protected] Senator Marco Rubio, (202) 224-3041 is year a new attraction will be ve various programs that assist those af- food trucks from which patrons may fected by cancer. is fundraising event purchase many kinds of tasty foods. e empowers survivors, caretakers, and SAINT AUGUSTINE trucks will include Treemendous BBQ, loved ones who want to ght the beast Twisting Roots, Streety Pies and What’s that has either depleted or taken away a the Catch? loved one’s life. Along with games and a maze, there are Volunteers are a vital part of Relay for many photo opportunities staged for Life of St. Johns County’s success year Old Fashioned Family Fun family pictures in the pumpkin patch. after year and the group is presently Explore for Treasures - Enjoy Fun Foods e pumpkin patch will be open for seeking volunteers to join the commit- sales and photo opportunities through- tee. Email r.northsaintjohnscounty@ 500 BOOTHS UNDER ROOF LOTS OF OUTSIDE VENDORS out the month of October, from 10 gmail.com for to learn more or visit a.m. – 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. e www.relayforlife.org/nstFL for more church also o ers a one hour excur- information. sion through the pumpkin patch for children’s groups. Contact River of Life St. Patrick’s to host Trunk or Treat UMC to make a reservation at o ce@ St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church will rolumc.com or (904) 230-2955. host Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the OPEN SAT & SUN 9 AM - Ph. 904-824-4210 Relay for Life kicks o new year church located at 1221 State Road 13. Located 5 miles South of the Outlet Malls on I-95 at Exit 311 Relay for Life of North St. Johns Coun- www.StAugustineFleaMarket.com TRMK-17001 TRAILMARK_FALL FESTIVAL AD_CREEKLINE_SEPTBriefs cont. on pg. 8 21 2017.qxp_Layout 1 9/21/17 11:13 PM Page 1
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Being raised in the South, I’ve ing diversity of faith and non-faith Disease experienced an interesting array of among my students. is diversity is cultural contradictions. For example, a wonderful thing in the classroom. I was taught the basic value of “love It o ers students the opportunity Research Study thy neighbor” by family and friends to learn about these traditions and, with staunch racist values. Also, more importantly, the opportunity to my descendancy from confederate learn a level of tolerance many adults veterans of the Civil War and from may never learn; however, the lesson patriot veterans of the American of religious tolerance is not an easy Revolution was a frequent and proud one. topic of dinner table and family reunion conversations. Like many As mine is to me, the beliefs students of you, whether you are from the have regarding religion and spiritual- South or not, I have seen the curious ity are very often the most important and controversial nuances southern values they carry. Students (and heritage impact our nation and world adults) can be critically sensitive to in monumental ways, positively and anything that hints of insult to their negatively. at same heritage has faith. ose insults, real or perceived, helped me understand that people often lead to tension, distrust, and can look at something and describe intolerance. I fear our increasing it in diametrically opposite ways and religious diversity, nationwide and that my way of “seeing” something locally, could lead to events like the isn’t always the right way or certainly riots in Charlottesville, Virginia. not the only way of seeing it. Instead of protesting monuments of war, however, these riots could be My parents were wonderful, loving about monuments of faith — faith people who came from a deeply im- carried in the hearts of believers and poverished childhood. ough they nonbelievers of all sorts. But we must Do you have, or are you at high risk were deprived of many of the oppor- prevent such unrest and doing my for, cardiovascular disease (CVD, tunities that most Americans today part has long been a goal of mine, if take for granted, they worked end- only in my classroom. also known as heart disease)? lessly to provide those opportunities to my brothers and me. ey were, A few weeks ago I was o ered a Are you unable to take statin however, products of their time and unique opportunity from the New- place. ey had their faults, failures, seum Institute in Washington, D.C. medications due to side effects? attributes and triumphs. Among the is organization is devoted to the legacies they passed down to me, and explanation and defense of free ex- You may be eligible for a clinical research study being conducted the one most important to me, is my pression and the First Amendment. I to test the safety and effectiveness of an investigational medication Christian faith. I mention all of this will be participating in the inaugural that may help to reduce the occurrence of major CVD events, such about my experiences and in uences class of its Religious Freedom Center educator’s certi cation program. e as heart attacks and strokes, for patients with, or at risk for CVD, because I think they are much like who are also statin intolerant. those of others. goal of this program is to prepare “constitutional and human rights Individually and collectively, we have specialists on issues of religion and To qualify you must: a nuanced heritage of contradic- public life.” • be at least 18 years of age, tions of shame, pride, failure, and • have a history of, or are at high risk for, CVD, success. e American population is I hope to better serve my students • be statin intolerant (have not been able to experiencing a period of remarkable and community with what I learn in this program. In the coming tolerate two or more statins), change. We are becoming increas- • meet additional study criteria. ingly diverse in nationality, language, months, I hope to be able to share with you some of what I learn and ideology, and religious backgrounds. Qualified participants will receive all study medication and Because of the importance of my ideas of how to allow our diversity faith to me, I have long been curious to strengthen our community. In the study-related care from a dedicated team of medical about the religious and nonreligious meantime, love thy neighbor. staff at no cost. beliefs of others — particularly of Jimmy Lee teaches United States His- Health insurance is not required to participate. my students. Since my rst years as tory at Nease High School. a teacher in rural South Carolina, I have witnessed a dramatically increas-
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And their children slightly more than one million dollars. commitment; however, many small Small-business owners would do well as well? Most of the time when some- Congratulations! You are a millionaire. business owners don’t save for retire- to keep their retirement top of mind one makes a claim like that, I would e even better news is that because ment because their priority lies in and check in on their progress regularly advise you to run; run far and fast. Get you put the money into a Roth IRA, putting their earnings back into the to ensure that they are taking adequate rich quick schemes rarely work. Most you are a tax-free millionaire, which is business to keep it growing rather than time to invest in their future. Entre- of the time they are just a con to sepa- pretty much the best kind of million- paying themselves a salary. preneurs’ mentality usually focuses rate you from your hard-earned money. aire to be. You can take out as much or on generating future revenue for their is is di erent, I promise. What as little as you like every year and never Despite the huge number of entrepre- business, but a few hours a week will makes it di erent? It is not quick. It is pay tax on the income. My suggestion neurs who plan to fund their retirement help to keep their future needs a top slow. In fact, the whole plan takes 30 – is that you take out thirty thousand by selling their business, business own- priority. 35 years to implement. My plan relies dollars a year, but if you wanted, you ers don’t have an exit plan. When plan- on two well-known investment con- could take it all out and buy a house or ning for retirement, entrepreneurs will Valuing a business the day you decide cepts called compounding and dollar a small yacht or blow it all at the craps often take one of two routes: ey will to sell is like planning your retirement cost averaging. table in Vegas. 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(Frankly, you will probably make He welcomes your comments or questions more, but 8 percent is a good number at [email protected]. and one that gets used most often in Florida businesses impacted by Hur- businesses in all 67 Florida counties ricane Irma may now apply for various with two to 100 employees may apply state and federal disaster loan pro- for short-term, interest-free loans for Sell A Business • Buy A Business grams. As a principal responder in the $1,000 to $25,000 for 90 or 180-day state’s Emergency Support Function terms. To be eligible, a business must for Business and Industry, the Florida have been established prior to Sept. John Serb Small Business Development Center 4, 2017, and demonstrate economic Certified Business Intermediary (SBDC) at the University of North injury or physical damage as a result of www.FirstCoastBizBuySell.com Florida stands ready to assist businesses Hurricane Irma. 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Are you interested in activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program to Business Damage Assessment Survey: promoting your business in provide short-term, interest-free loans Small businesses that have incurred St. Johns Business Monthly, to businesses damaged by the storm. losses due to Hurricane Irma are asked Administered by the Florida Depart- to complete a Business Damage Assess- a feature section included in ment of Economic Opportunity ment Survey, which will help the State both The CreekLine and Ponte (DEO) in partnership with the Florida Emergency Response Team determine SBDC Network and Florida First the needs and level of assistance for im- Vedra NewsLine? Capital Finance Corporation (FFCFC), pacted businesses. Visit www. vbeoc. the Florida Small Business Emergency org to take the survey. ST JOHNS Bridge Loan helps businesses bridge . the gap between the time damage is Federal assistance: Following President incurred and when a business secures Donald Trump’s major disaster decla- Monthly other nancial resources, including ration, impacted businesses may now payment of insurance claims or longer- apply for low-interest loans through the term Small Business Administration U.S. Small Business Administration. Call or email Linda Gay loans. Up to $10 million has been Business Physical Disaster Loans are [email protected] allocated for the program. intended to help repair or replace (904) 607-5062 Under the program, eligible small Disaster cont. on pg. 14 St. Johns Business Monthly | Page 13 We Can Fight Hunger Together 1 in 6 Children Lack Access to Adequate Food. We CAN Make A Difference.
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You will receive a letter by email disaster survivors should be alert for If you suspect fraud, contact the — even if you have insurance. is or physical mail, depending on your false rumors, scams, identity theft, National Center for Disaster Fraud’s can be an important step to begin the preference, which outlines the decision and fraud. Although many Ameri- hotline at 1-866-720-5721 or email process of recovery. about your claim. For more information cans are working hard to help their the organization at disaster@leo. about the inspection process and docu- neighbors now, during chaotic times, gov. You can also report fraud to the FEMA assistance for individuals may mentation you will need to provide the some will always try to take advan- Federal Trade Commission at www. include grants for rent, temporary hous- inspector, visit the FEMA Individual tage of the most vulnerable. ftccomplaintassistant.gov. Learn ing and home repairs to their primary Assistance Inspection Process page at more about the National Center for residences, as well as funding for other www.ready.gov. To dispel some of the false rumors Disaster Fraud atwww.justice.gov/ serious disaster-related needs, such as circulating on the internet and social disaster-fraud. medical, dental or funeral costs. If you You may register for assistance the fol- media, FEMA has a dedicated web- have insurance, FEMA may still be able lowing ways: site to address some of the most com- In Florida, disaster-related fraud to assist with disaster-related expenses information is available on the State • Online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov mon themes. Remember, if it sounds that were underinsured or not covered • If you don’t have internet access, call too good to be true, it probably is. Attorney General’s O ce website by your policy. at www.MyFloridaLegal.com, or by (800) 621-3362. Here are a few guidelines to protect calling the o ce at 1-866-966-7226. After you apply, a FEMA inspector will • People who have a speech disability or yourself or someone you care about contact you to schedule an inspection. hearing loss and use TTY should call from disaster fraud: Hurricane survivors are also en- e inspection generally takes 30 – 40 (800) 462-7585. couraged to notify local authorities minutes or less and consists of a gen- • For those who use 711 or Video Relay Federal and state workers do not to cases of lawlessness or violence, eral veri cation of your disaster-related Service (VRS), call (800) 621-3362. ask for, or accept, money. FEMA especially in hurricane shelters. 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Even though they did not secure nity to travel for a nationally televised a win, the pride in the faces of the game was felt for days after their return students who were given the opportu- home.
Scenic Highway cont. from pg. 1
Provided the property proves to be residents and visitors on the history structurally sound, the William Bar- of this area and greater St. Johns tram Scenic and Historic Highway County,” Abbatiello said. “Our group hopes to restore the building group is also working with other to its late 1940s architecture. Plans organizations for a contiguous Bar- are for it to serve as a meeting place tram Trail through Florida. Putnam for area civic groups. e volunteer County’s Bartram Trail group has re station would be torn down and done a great deal of work towards a second building erected, which that end with an interpretive center Bartram’s o§ense making a drive. would function as a welcome center on the river in Palatka that travel- and an interpretive history center for ers should experience. is center is the Northwest area of the county. similar to what we envision for our e group envisions that the com- interpretive center in St. Johns.” bination of these two facilities with Alpine Groves Park across the street Roumillat said, “With all of the will create a civic hub centrally lo- growth, this area will be transformed cated on the scenic highway. forever, but this piece of the Wil- liam Bartram Scenic Highway can be “Part of the charter of the Wil- preserved forever with this restora- liam Bartram Scenic and Historic tion. Between Race Track Road and Highway organization is to educate RiverTown is a little piece of Old Florida.”
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Jack-o’-lanterns and October 31 is nearly here, and soon Even the custom of wearing costumes other carved pumpkin the streets will be lled with costumed has its roots in keeping evil spirits at designs are frequently revelers eager to get their share of the bay. Costumes and masks were worn to the centerpieces of free- owing candy and other prizes. confuse bad spirits and frighten them so Halloween festivities. Year after year, trick-or-treaters don that they could not bestow misfortune e twinkling lights their costumes and parade from home on the more fortunate. People also wore and orange glow of to home. But have you ever wondered masks and ventured out after dark so jack-o’-lanterns can where this and other traditions began? that envious ghosts who were cold and add ambiance to any outside could not recognize residents of autumn event. e Trick-or-treating and wearing costumes warm and inviting homes. trouble with carving seem like odd traditions to those unac- pumpkins is that most customed to Halloween. Halloween e trick-or-treating custom may have people want to do it customs are actually a blend of Celtic, blended origins. Druids believed the right away, only to dis- Catholic, Pagan, and ancient Roman dead would play tricks on mankind cover their pumpkins traditions. It is thought that Hallow- during Samhain, causing destruction wilt and decay long een celebrations date back to roughly and panic. To appease the spirits, people before Halloween. 800 to 600 BC, when they originally would give the dead food and other were observances of the harvest season treats. Nothing ruins Hal- and nature before the arrival of winter, loween more than which marked the barren state of the Another custom, called “souling,” can visiting a home to landscape. e Celtic festival of Sam- be linked to Halloween as well. Early trick-or-treat and not hain was a major in uence on modern Christians would walk from village to getting candy. Equally day Halloween. village asking for “soul cakes,” which disappointing is a were square pieces of bread with cur- sad pumpkin display On October 31, Celts also believed the rants. e more cakes received, the withering away on door to the underworld was opened and more prayers the faithful would promise a front porch. Even could let in deceased spirits. Feasts were to say on behalf of the dead relatives of though all pumpkins held and place-settings were left for the cake donors to expedite a soul’s pas- will eventually rot, Photo courtesy MetroCreative deceased relatives, as they were believed sage to heaven. certain tips can keep to return home for a visit. In addition Irish trick-or-treating customs may be carvings from collaps- to friendly spirits, mean spirits also ing too soon. a bleach-and-water solution also could cross over. Bon res were lit to traced back to collecting supplies door- seems to preserve designs. ward o spirits, and extra candles would to-door for the festival of St. Columb- • Choose a sturdy pumpkin. Inspect • Keep it out of the elements. Store be used in homes and churches to keep kille. the pumpkin of your choosing carved pumpkins in a cool, dry evil away. carefully, looking for gouges, spots place. is will help slow down and holes. 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