[email protected] HigginbothamBy Angela holiday cheer Parade spreads Creek Boat Annual Julington modore David Griffin said. entire family,” Prop Club Vice Com- andit’sparticipate afuntimeforthe “Typically we have 40–50boatsthat to enjoy. eventually makingaloopforspectators and undertheJulington Creek Bridge, and travel towards Clark’s Fish Camp attheJulingtonwill start Creek Marina Dozens ofholidaylightadornedboats of theholidays. docks tospread thejoy andexcitement will decoratetheirboats,homes,and out andwatchtheevent. Participants andcome the communitytoparticipate The Julington Creek Prop Clubinvites the seasonalongJulington Creek. beauty ofcolor, lights,andsoundsof for allfamiliestogatherandenjoy the 7 p.m. Thehighlyanticipatednightis will takeplaceonDec. 2beginningat to comeoutandenjoy. 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to our Puzzles December 2017 The CreekLine | Page 3 take Host families needed for no books will be sold. The meeting is ing grounds along the Intracoastal exchange student program free and open to the general public. Waterway on the “Litter Gitter.” The Email [email protected] for more EF’s Educational Homestay Program boat leaves Douglas C. Crane Park on information. needs community volunteers to host Shore Drive in St. Augustine at 8:30 a.m.; volunteers, who must RSVP international high school students Bartram Trail Newcomers’ and during their summer language pro- due to limited space, need to be at gram. Host families share their home, Women’s Club to host holiday the dock by 8:15 a.m. Trash bags and culture and American way of life with luncheon grabbers are provided; volunteers should bring their own work gloves, yet members can join online at www. visiting students, aged 14 – 18, from The Bartram Trail Newcomers’ and hawkewildlife.org with their credit June 29 through July 21, 2018. EF Women’s Club welcomes the Outta bug spray, sunscreen, and (reusable) water bottle. RSVP to Marcy Brenner card ($25 per year for an individual staff will keep students busy during Sight Band and N’Vision Chorus membership) and bring their receipt the weekdays; host families enjoy their from the Florida School for the Deaf at (401) 441-9263 or marcyjbrenner@ me.com. to the open house. HAWKE celebri- company evenings and weekends. and Blind to perform at its holiday ties Athena the barred owl, Tewa the There are weekday bus stops through- luncheon, Dec. 12 at 11 a.m. at the screech owl, and Dances with Clouds out the area. Contact Ginger Man- Epping Forest Yacht Club. Choices HAWKE to celebrate 30th anniversary with open house the swallow-tailed kite will make ap- ning, Recruiter and Program Leader, for lunch include roasted turkey pearances. Founders Sam and Melanie HAWKE (Humane Association of at (904) 446-5646 or efgingwa19@ breast, peppercorn crusted pork loin, Stage will host the event and HAWKE Wildlife Care and Educa- gmail.com for more information and or a balsamic portabella mushroom volunteers will be on hand tion) will hold a fall to schedule an application and home vegetarian option. All luncheons will to answer questions open house to visit. include a pumpkin bisque soup ap- about rehabilita- celebrate petizer, cheesecake with berry compote tion efforts as its 30th Writers’ group to meet as well as coffee or iced tea and a cash well as the anni- On Saturday, Dec. 16 beginning at bar. Send checks payable to BTNC in experience ver- 10 a.m., the Ancient City Chapter of the amount of $29 no later than Dec. of volun- sary the Florida Writers Association will 5 to Hilda Gilpin, 621 Pineland Lane, teering for on hold its annual Christmas meeting Saint Johns, FL 32259 and indicate the as- and party at the Main Library in St. entree choice. Visit www.facebook. sociation. Augustine. Panelists from the audi- com/BTNC1 or contact Beth Rosado A bird of ence who have signed up will have at [email protected] for more prey that Sun- five minutes each to address their information. was reha- day, individual journeys in writing and bilitated will St. Johns Audubon to host Dec. publishing. Then the audience will be released at 3 from 1 have about five minutes to ask ques- wading bird habitat cleanup 2:30 p.m. Snacks and p.m. – 4 p.m. tions of each panelist. There will also On Dec. 6, volunteers are needed to drinks will be served. Visit Although the event Photo courtesy HAWKE be a raffle of a holiday basket and assist the St. Johns Audubon Society www.hawkewildlife.org for more is limited to current members holiday refreshments. Attendees may and Captain Adam Morley to clean up information. display their marketing materials, but the wading bird habitats and feed- of HAWKE, those who are not Page 4 | The CreekLine December 2017 around town Through Jan. 31, 2018 St. Augustine Nights of Lights Nightly S M T W T F S www.visitstaugustine.com/event/nights-lights dec. 1 2 Jan. 4, 2018 Bettye LaVette at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall www.pvconcerthall.com/e9710-bettye-lavette.aspx

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Feb. 3, 2018 Fight For Air Climb to benefit American Lung Association 1st 8:00 a.m. December Art Walk Rotary Club of Bartram Trail Bank of America tower, downtown Jacksonville 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Rotary Club of St. Johns meeting http://action.lung.org/site/TR/Climb/ALASE_Southeast?pg=entry&fr_id=16325 7:30 a.m. (repeating event on Fridays) Downtown Jacksonville http://jacksonvilleartwalk.com St. Johns Golf and Country Club Clubhouse Feb. 10, 2018 Florida STEM and Health Expo www.rotarystjohns.org 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 7th River City Science Academy 1st - 3rd FSCJ Symphonic Band Pops Concert http://www.flstemexpo.com 41st annual Art and Antiques Show: 7:30 p.m. “London Calling” FSCJ’s Wilson Center for the Arts save the date! Hosted by the Women’s Board of Wolfson http://bit.ly/2woXPLv Children’s Hospital Rotary Club of Bartram Trail 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. (repeating event on 19th Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center St. Johns CARES meeting Thursdays) www.dosafl.com/outreach/catholic-writers- www.artandantiquesshow.com 7 p.m. Westminster Woods, 25 State Road guild/ or [email protected] Bartram Academy, 164 Everest Lane, Ste. 1 [email protected] 2nd Palencia Bridge Club plays Party Bridge www.stjohnscares.org Free Tools to Quit Smoking Class 12th World Golf Village Toastmasters 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. (repeating event on Thursdays) Newcomers of North St. Johns luncheon 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Donovan’s Irish Pub, 7440 US Highway 1 11 a.m. Baptist Medical Center South First Florida Credit Union, 1950 County Road Diane Tamplin, (904) 808-7326 Maggiano’s Little Italy, St. Johns Town Center Call Florida AHEC to register (904) 482-0189 210W U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 14-7 RSVP by Dec. 5, [email protected] Children’s Way 5k & Family Day benefiting 7:30 p.m. Worldgolfvillage.toastmastersclubs.org First Coast Card Club – adult card players Ronald McDonald House St. Augustine Yacht Club near the St. Augustine 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 5k; 4 p.m. fun run Lighthouse 16th Fruit Cove Cruise In sponsored by St. Augustine Main Library, 1960 Ponce de Leon Ronald McDonald House in San Marco (904) 460-0243 https://rmhcjacksonville.org Sunshine State Chevelles Blvd. 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. (904) 829-0643 7th - 10th PDQ parking lot, 194 State Road 13 4th Jacksonville Symphony’s Holiday Pops Repeating event on third Saturday of each Current Events Discussion Group 7:30 p.m. Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday; 3 p.m./8 p.m. month (904) 827-6960 28th St. Augustine/Jacksonville Newcomers 10 a.m. (repeating event on Mondays) Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday Club Trivia evening/dinner Donovan’s Irish Pub, US Highway 1 Jacoby Hall 18th 6 p.m. [email protected] www.jaxsymphony.org 4-H Science Club Contact Lea for name of restaurant and to be 5 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. added to attendee list 5th 9th Bartram Trail Branch Library (904) 829-0643 or (904) 814-9612 Happy Hookers crochet group Friends of the Library Book Sale (904) 827-6960 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. All Star Quilt Guild Bartram Trail Branch Library Bartram Trail Branch Library 9:45 a.m. Through 31st Jax Illuminations drive through holiday (904) 827-6960 (904) 827-6960 First Christian Church, 11924 San Jose Blvd. lights St. Johns Chapter of the Catholic Writers www.orgsites.com/fl/allstartquiltguild or (904) 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Guild 502-5254 Morocco Shrine Center, 3800 St. Johns Bluff 6th 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. First Coast Card Club – adult card players Road S. St. Paul’s Catholic Church school auditorium, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. www.jaxilluminations.com 2609 Park St. St. Augustine Library, 1960 Ponce de Leon Blvd. (904) 829-0643

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with Jimmy Johns, St. Johns County Relay for Life of North St. Johns looks Q A Commissioner, District 1 ahead to 2018 event By NewsLine Staff Q:& Today is Nov. 7 and here we are still Q: Is debris removal still an issue? [email protected] talking about reimbursement for hurricane A: In some places, yes. The first pass for damage to county infrastructure. Do you pickup is scheduled to be completed by have any updates? Nov. 15. Areas that are hard to reach will be A: This month we have received a lot more addressed with smaller equipment shortly focus from all levels, including state and afterwards. It’s important for people to Relay for Life of North federal, on getting things moving. We still realize that although I believe overall, St. St. Johns County held don’t have $1, but all agencies are pledging Johns County residents seem to be recover- its annual kick-off party to work with improved communications, ing more quickly this year than last (after at Nease High School especially at the local level. Things are mov- the hurricanes), we still have uninhabitable on Oct. 12. During this ing along professionally, but until we start homes. Not everyone is back to normal. meeting, school teams receiving funding, I’m not going to stop that raised a minimum asking questions. Q: Can you shed any light on a local of $5,000 were awarded issue in some Julington Creek Plantation a Relay for Life Campus Q: There has been some information in the neighborhoods where residents are sign to post at the school. press about the amount of money (more frustrated that drivers are parking cars up Connie VanWinkle than $1.4 million) being paid by the county and down the streets of their homes in an from Swiss Point Middle to consultants such as the Ardurra Group for effort to avoid the parent pick up lane at the School, Brooke Paget assistance in securing reimbursement from nearby elementary school? and Roisin Crowley from Durbin Creek Elemen- the various agencies. What is your opinion A: Unfortunately this is nothing new and I Photo courtesy Kim Aslan tary School, and Cathy Ra- Roisin Crowley, former Durbin Creek Elementary student and first student to on this? realize it is very frustrating for residents — gusa from Julington Creek form a Relay team at this school; Kim Aslan, Event Lead Team; and Katrina A: It is a lot of money and we have to try but as long as the drivers are parking legally Elementary were presented Stanton, kindergarten teacher at Durbin Creek Elementary. to determine the proper amount to pay and in the streets, that is, not blocking the road this award. how much the expertise these consultants for passage of emergency vehicles, there is can offer is worth. They have been work- really nothing the homeowners association, “School participation in ing for 11 – 12 months and yet St. Johns CDD or St. Johns County can do. I will our community event is a County has still not received any hurricane say, though, that it is just plain disrespectful vital part of this event’s success and some funding reimbursements. I have asked the for people to park in front of someone else’s Relay for Life of North St. Johns County schools have staff and/or student teams is a community event that is seeking question about when we can expect to see house with wheels on the grass in an effort each year,” Kim Aslan of Relay for Life results for the money we are spending. Why to get off the road. If drivers are not obey- volunteers who are highly motivated and North St. Johns County said. “Our com- determined to battle cancer by joining our do we not have any approved (reimburse- ing the speed limit or driving dangerously, mittee applauds all our participants and ment) funds and other counties do? I was then residents can call the SJSO non-emer- committee. There are volunteer oppor- teams who continue battling cancer. We tunities for high school students allow- disappointed that I did not get a satisfac- gency number, (904) 824-8304, and ask for look forward to another successful year.” tory answer from the Ardurra Group at the a speed enforcement visit. Unfortunately, ing them to earn service hours. Lastly meeting in October. this has always proven to be a short-term fix The next monthly team meeting will be local businesses can become involved by — I’d ask that drivers above all be respectful held on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018 at 6:30 becoming a sponsor for the event. Email Q: So where should the county go from here? of their community and the laws in place. p.m. at Nease High School. Participant [email protected] for A: Well, I did not get a sense that a majority and team registration can be completed at more information. of the Board of County Commissioners was Q: Do you have anything else to share with www.relayforlife.org/nstFL. willing to make any changes at this time for our readers? Hurricane Matthew reimbursement funds, A: I’d like to sincerely wish everyone a but possibly the board could decide to not Happy Thanksgiving. I’m happy to repre- hire the same consultants for Hurricane sent our community and my chairmanship Irma reimbursements. This is a multi- is coming to a close. Probably by the time month process and meanwhile, I’m just this is read, there will be a new chair and going to keep asking the tough questions. vice chair for the Board of County Com- I am not questioning their services, just mission. It has been my honor and privilege wondering if we could get the same result to serve in this capacity. without them. I am looking for people to be accountable for what we hired them to Q: What is the best way for our readers to do, including staff and consultants. contact you? OPEN A A: Readers can email me at bcc1jjohns@ sjcfl.us or call me at (904) 615-7437. 11 MONTH CD AT Holiday Camp Dec. 22, 26, 27, 28, 29 & Jan 2-5 1.66%APY*

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Golf tournament raises more than with Beverly Slough, St. Johns County $25,000 for Betty Griffin Center Q A School Board Member, District 1 By NewsLine Staff [email protected] & Q: What’s the latest on the rezoning for move to two different schools in two years. the new K-8 school? This is optional and parents can make this A: At our school board meeting on Nov. 14, decision based on what works best for their Doctors and their guests we voted to approve Plan C. Basically, all of family. took part in the ninth annual RiverTown, Aberdeen and Julington Lakes Orthopaedic Associates of St. will go to the new school and no children Q: Do you have a comment on the recent Augustine Golf Tournament from Durbin Crossing will go to the new issues surrounding the Fruit Cove which raised $25,700 for the school. We also agreed with Superintendent Middle School football team? Betty Griffin Center. Forson’s recommendation for the transition A: First, everyone must understand that the years. We originally planned to open both St. Johns Middle School Athletic Association “Our group selects a local Photo courtesy Orthopaedic Associates of St. Augustine new schools as kindergarten through seventh (SJMSAA) is not an arm of the St. Johns Orthopaedic Associates of St. Augustine doctors present dona- nonprofit agency, based in St. grade, but now in order to ease the transition County School District. I think it is discon- tion check to Joyce Mahr, Betty Griffin Center CEO: Dr. Stark, Dr. Johns County, each year as a on middle schoolers, we are going to open certing that the principal of the school was beneficiary. We felt designat- Kasraeian, Dr. Haycook, Joyce Mahr, Dr. Grimes, Dr. Hort, Dr. Volk, Dr. Henry and Dr. McClone. the schools as kindergarten through sixth blamed for dissolving the team. There was ing Betty Griffin Center as grade. definitely some miscommunication, as she our recipient for this year’s had nothing to do with the suspension. event was timely since October is like Orthopaedic Associates of St. Q: What are the advantages to opening Domestic Violence Awareness Month,” Augustine and others in our community as a K-6? Q: Do you have anything else to share? said Orthopaedic Associates of St. Au- who give each year to help us support A: It gives more stability to the seventh and A: We are entering into an accreditation year gustine Marketing Director Francine those victims of sexual and domestic eighth graders by allowing them to stay at this year. Reaccrediting by AncanceEd takes Quesada, who coordinated the tourna- assault in St. Johns County.” their present school. It allows the sixth grad- place every three years for our school district. ment. The Betty Griffin Center was founded ers to be the “top dog” in the new school and Parents will see a lot more in-depth surveys The tournament, which involved 28 in 1990 by concerned citizens and help set the school’s culture. Also, it gives going home as well as more data gathering teams of orthopaedic doctors and their incorporated as the Safety Shelter of St. the school district a heads up on how to staff going in our schools. Last time we passed the guests, took place on Oct. 11 at the Johns County to develop plans to pro- the school as to electives. It’s important to reaccreditation with flying colors and I hope St. Johns Golf & Country Club. Betty vide shelter for local victims of domestic note that we are not setting a precedent by for the same results this year. Griffin Center CEO Joyce Mahr was violence and their children. Today, Betty doing this. It’s just because of all the moving Also, we held the soft opening for the newly on hand to accept the check donation Griffin Center shelters more than 500 parts that we are trying this for this particular reconstructed reception area on the ground at a ceremony held in the clubhouse victims of domestic and sexual abuse time. floor of the school board offices on Orange after the event, which was emceed by annually, operates a 24-hour crisis Street on Wednesday, Nov. 15. This area has Action News Jax Sports Director Brent helpline, provides professional counsel- Q: What are the plans for rising fifth been under renovation construction since Martineau. ing for victims of domestic and sexual graders? flooding from Hurricane Matthew. All sub- abuse, provides age-appropriate violence A: Current fourth graders/rising fifth graders sequent school board meetings will again be “We’re grateful for all the teams who prevention training and operates two at Patriot Oaks Academy who are zoned to held at Orange Street. took part in this event and to the phy- thrift stores to assist in funding the move to Durbin Creek Elementary/Fruit sicians of Orthopaedic Associates of St. agency’s ongoing operations. If you or Cove Middle School will have the option Q: How can our readers contact you? Augustine for selecting Betty Griffin someone you know is being abused, to stay at POA for their fifth grade year, Center as their recipient this year,” call the Betty Griffin Center 24-hour bypassing Durbin Creek Elementary and A: They can email me at beverly.slough@st- Mahr said. “We’re grateful for groups helpline at (904) 824-1555. going to Fruit Cove Middle once they are in johns.k12.fl.us or call me at (904) 547-7510. sixth grade. 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Property Appraiser: (904) 827-5500 (www.stjohns.k12.fl.us) Eddie Creamer, [email protected] District 1: (904) 547-7510 Except for those people in our closest Questions such as these allow us to Supervisor of Elections: (904) 823-2238 Beverly Slough, [email protected] understand each other. We live among circles of family and friends, rela- Vicky Oakes, [email protected] District 2: (904) 547-7510 hundreds and thousands of people. tionships may indeed remain purely Tax Collector: (904) 209-2250 Tommy Allen, [email protected] We come in direct and indirect con- superficial. I suppose this can be good Dennis Hollingworth, [email protected] State of Florida Elected Officials State House District 17: (904) 823-2300 tact with each other in all possible and bad. Sometimes, though, the su- Clerk of Court: (904) 819-3600 perficial nature of knowing someone, Hunter S. Conrad Representative Cyndi Stevenson, manners. But, sometimes, one, or a [email protected], few, of these other people takes a more or even the complete lack of familiar- St. Johns County Board of County State Senate District 7: (386) 446-7610 central position in our lives. He may ity with him or her creates misun- Commissioners Senator Travis Hutson move in next door. I may take a job derstanding, hard feelings, or even District 1: (904) 209-0301 Federal Elected Officials where she works. Sometimes, someone conflict. This happens at work, in the Jimmy Johns, [email protected] U.S. Congress District 4: Representative John Rutherford, (202) 225-2501 marries into our family and suddenly grocery store, and even among friends District 2: (904) 209-0302 he or she becomes part of our closest and family. Such occasions cannot Jeb Smith, [email protected] U..S. Senate: Senator Bill Nelson, (202) 224-5274 social circle. In each of these circum- always be prevented, so we, hopefully, District 3: (904) 209-0303 Paul Waldron, [email protected] Senator Marco Rubio, (202) 224-3041 stances, we begin “knowing” a person learn how to cope. But we can’t always on a deeper level. But how do we do let problematic relationships just roll that? off like the proverbial water from a duck’s back. where can you find a more perfect larities and differences between them. Each person has personal traits, deeply microcosm of a community than in its concealed ones and openly conspicu- Certainly, getting to know someone schools? Certainly, the best classroom learn- ous ones. To some people I may be on a deeper level requires a degree ing occurs when the students know easier to get to know than I am for of astuteness and finesse. Navigat- Nord and Haynes state that students each other (and the teacher) more some others. Why, though? As mem- ing these situations can be difficult. must be taught about religion from than superficially. Students need to bers of a community, we have no One perspective of how to do this is the inside and the outside. Despite be comfortable enough to share their choice but to interact and even build provided by Warren Nord and Charles the ineffability of religious beliefs, ideas, ask questions, and trust others relationships. We learn what our food Haynes in their book entitled “Taking students must be taught a sensitivity to share and receive contending points or restaurant preferences are. We share Religion Seriously Across the Cur- to the different dimensions of religion of view. Doesn’t it make sense then, stories about our family, siblings, chil- riculum.” Sure, this book focusses on rather than to simply reduce them to that our community requires the same dren, where we went to school, places religious belief, only one characteristic a set of beliefs — that is, from the in- level of comfort and trust. Knowing we’ve lived. Then, as these relation- of who a person is, and it is concerned side. They argue that this is best done those closest to us more deeply builds ships develop, and we grow closer, or with teaching religion in school. But, through religion’s poetry, symbols, and understanding, bridges differences, at least more comfortable, we may what personal characteristic is more metaphors. To learn religions from the and grows a happier and healthier share deeper aspects of who we are. deeply held by people than their outside, Nord and Haynes say that home for one and all. Maybe we feel comfortable enough values and beliefs about religion? 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The Women’s Board of Wolfson Chil- dren’s Hospital will welcome nationally According to Feeding America, hunger acclaimed lecturers and internationally in America exists for more than 46 recognized art and antiques dealers to million people including 12 million the 41st annual Art & Antiques Show, children and 7 million seniors through- Dec. 1 – 3, at the Prime F. Osborn out the United States. Ameris Bank’s III Convention Center in downtown Helping Fight Hunger food drive initia- Jacksonville. Proceeds fund state-of- tive allowed for a food bank in every the-art services, programs, equipment town with an Ameris Bank location to and facilities to provide healthcare for receive the donation of goods collected all children in the Northeast Florida/ at the local Ameris Bank branch, plus Southeast Georgia region. a monetary donation from Ameris Bancorp. Photo courtesy St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce “We invite everyone to the Art & An- Leadership St. Johns Class of 2018 tiques Show to hear engaging speakers Visit www.amerisbank.com/Helping- and view art and antiques from national FightHunger for more information. The St. Johns County Chamber of Com- Society Community Partnership School and international dealers while contrib- merce’s Leadership St. Johns Class of Director uting to a cause that is vital to children Newcomers of North St. Johns to meet 2018 kicked off their year-long program Donna Guzzo, Cultural Center at Ponte in Northeast Florida,” said Jan Kirby, for holiday luncheon with the annual retreat, Nov. 3 – 4. The Vedra Beach Director of Development who is chairing this year’s show with Newcomers of North Saint Johns will leadership development program, which was started in 2001, has more than 300 Matthew Hartley, Gwanda, LLC Business Frances Hutto and Kelley Kunz. host a holiday luncheon on Tuesday, Account Manager Dec. 12, at 11 a.m. at Maggiano’s Little alumni including the former superinten- Guest speakers include designers Maria Italy at the St. Johns Town Center. dent of schools and current Flagler Col- Stephen Hudson, Digital Mark Com- Crosby Pollard, India Hicks, Kathryn This luncheon will be held in Mag- lege President Joseph Joyner, the current pany, LLC Owner Superintendent of Schools Tim Forson, Ireland, Toma Clark Haines, Juli Catlin giano’s large banquet rooms decorated Bruce Jones, Vicar’s Landing CEO and William Nash IV. In addition to for the holidays. Attendees will enjoy Flagler Hospital President Jason Barrett, the celebrated lecturers and local entrepreneur and St. Augustine Dis- Steven Ladrido, Coldwell Banker Premier more than 40 antiques deal- tillery founding partner Phillip McDan- Properties Sales Manager, Broker As- ers from around the coun- iel, District 1 School Board Representa- sociate, Realtor try and Europe, the 41st tive Beverly Slough and St. Augustine Patricia Larkin, Early Learning Coalition anniversary Art & Antiques City Manager John Regan. of North Florida Finance Manager show will feature a Booth Regina Mangus Flagler Hospital, VP Crawl with The Antiques The Leadership St. Johns Program was es- tablished to educate, connect and encour- Marketing and Strategic Communica- Diva®, the Royal Affair Gala tions with the RiverTown Band age elite and emerging professionals as and the Children’s Fashion they strive to make a positive impact on Lisa McGowan, VyStar Credit Union Show featuring current and the local economy and community. This Vice President former Wolfson patients. year’s class is the largest in the program’s Photo courtesy Priscilla Cobbs history with 27 members from all sectors Amy Miller, Carr, Riggs and Ingram, LLC Audit Manager Show hours are from 11 Newcomers of North St. Johns members Jane Schwab, Maureen Crichton-Gold of industry, commerce and public service. and Elsa Brader enjoy a toast at the Doubletree at the October luncheon. a.m. – 3 p.m. on Friday, Samuel Morgart, Ameris Bank VP-Com- This year’s class includes: mercial Relationship Manager 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sat- the sounds of the holidays presented by urday and 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday. Roger Dodd and Doel Burgos. Michelle Adams, St. Augustine Light- Matthew Nelson, Advanced Disposal Ser- Daily admission to the show is $15 and house & Maritime Museum Director of vices VP Finance and investor Relations lecture tickets are $30. Tickets to the This luncheon will feature family-style Development “Paddington at the Palace” Children’s Maria Sit, Northrop Grumman Manager, dishes of freshly baked ciabatta rolls, Industrial Engineering Fashion Show are $10 for adults, $5 for bruschetta, chopped apple and walnut Janette Allen, Flagler College Director of children and free to children age five salad, Italian tossed salad, baked riga- Development Leslie Snyder, St. Augustine Youth Ser- and under. Tickets are available online toni and meatballs with smoked Italian Myrna Allen, St. Johns River State Col- vices Program Director at www.artandantiquesshow.com, by cheese, chicken marsala, baked eggplant lege Dean of Teacher Education Matthew Stevens, St. Augustine Distillery by email at womensboardwch@bmcjax. parmesan, tiramisu, New York style Carlos Aviles, City of St. Augustine Co. General Manager com or by calling (904) 202-2886. cheesecake and freshly brewed coffee, Chief, SAFD hot and iced tea and sodas. 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I was reading an article by Phillip 1. Home elder care I. Thanks to the Scott Grant Harper the other day on the 10 best miracle of modern medicine, members [email protected] businesses to start in 2018 and beyond of the so-called “greatest generation” according to NBC. Of course, just are able to live independently, but fre- Double, Bubble, Toil, and Trouble because everybody’s doing it doesn’t quently not without help. Businesses guarantee success. Any decision to go that provide personal services to the Tulip Mania swept across Europe in prices have gone up a lot, but there it alone needs to be informed. Markets elderly — grocery shopping, chauf- the 1600s. The first bulbs had arrived are still plenty of sceptics out there never remain static and what’s hot feuring, and physical therapy — are from Turkey in the hands of an am- convinced that the market will crash today could be as cold as a collection good bets for the sole operator. agent’s heart a year or so from now. bassador of the Holy Roman Empire soon. The time to worry is usually 2. Home elder care II. Because of in the late 1500s. They were immedi- when everyone believes! I think this There’s no ironclad way to pick the temporary or permanent illnesses and ately coveted. Prices rose rapidly and could be a very powerful bubble, one next big thing — or to avoid buying disabilities, part-time assistance may the higher the price went, the more that carries the stock market to dizzy- into the small-business equivalent of not be sufficient to allow the elderly precious the flowering bulbs became. ing levels. There are no guarantees, the the Edsel — but there are ways to to remain in their own homes. Some- Trading in tulip bulbs reached near market might correct or crash tomor- insulate yourself from truly unwise times round-the-clock skilled nursing hysteria in the Netherlands, where row, but it feels to me like a powerful decisions. Mostly this involves paying care is required, and agencies that futures markets were founded to trade bubble is brewing on the horizon. It attention to society’s big demographic supply competent and honest help are in bulbs that had not even arrived yet. might run on for several years. shifts. Ask the right questions and and will be much in demand. Prices rose to inexplicably lofty levels, There is another bubble out there. consult the right sources and you can convincing speculators to sell every- learn who has the money and how 3. Retirement real estate. The elderly thing to capture the future gains that Rampant speculation has driven the like it hot, and boomers will be no price of BitCoins to dizzying heights they’re likely to spend it. Then, think seemed certain. At the height of the about how you can leverage your exception. Properties in temperate mania, a single bulb brought the price this year. In 2010, a bitcoin was worth climates, particularly those within easy less than a penny. Today each one is knowledge and talents to capture a of a 12-acre estate. After the market slice of that market. striking distance of the coast, have crashed in 1637, that same bulb was valued at more than $7000. The first begun to go through the roof. (This worth no more than the cost of an real world purchase using bitcoins There’s no substitute for doing your would explain why in recent years onion. took place right here in Jacksonville. own research, but to help you start West Palm Beach, Fla., emerged from A man bought a pizza for 10,000 bit- the process here are 10 business ideas urban decay to become the nation’s Bubbles thrive on human emotion. As coins. Today those same coins would that figure to be hot for the foresee- fastest appreciating single-family home prices rise, more and more people get be worth more than $70 million. able future. Most are representative of market.) Selling retirement real estate, drawn in, afraid they will be left be- That’s an expensive pizza! Unlike the broad trends that will generate plenty or providing services to firms that do, hind and convinced that easy money stock market bubble, I think this one of other good ideas. figures to be a growth industry. is at hand. Each of these speculators is getting long in the tooth. In April, knows they are behaving foolishly and bitcoins were at $1200. They are now Entrepreneurial itch cont. on pg. 10 overpaying and each expects to find a over $7000. More distressing, I have “greater fool” to buy their overpriced heard many start to rationalize why ■ ■ asset in the future. At some point, they will keep going higher. The argu- Discover Plan Prepare the bubble bursts and the speculators ment is that they are used by criminals are ruined. Bubbles are usually easy on the “dark web.” ■ Retirement Planning to recognize in the beginning, but ■ they tend to run on and up, defying I have been picking investments for Estate Planning Strategies people professionally for more than all logic until they no longer seem ■ Life Events Strategies illogical. 35 years. I am Scottish. When I see something go from the price of a meal ■ Business - Executive Services

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On Saturday, Oct. 21, the Rotary Club of Bartram Trail held its eighth Fruit Cove Pub Crawl to benefit the local and international projects of the club. About 140 crawlers started at Moon Dog Pie House, went through Bono’s, Wakame, La Nopalera and ended up at Iggy’s. The event was capped off with the winners of the poker run being announced and a raffle drawing of donated prizes. Bill Lemos of St. Johns was the winner of the Green Egg raffle. His ticket was pulled out of 200 tickets at the conclusion of the Pub Crawl. All raffle proceeds benefit the club’s charity projects. The club would like to thank the restaurants for participating and sponsors that helped underwrite the expenses of the event. Visit www.bartramtrailrotary. THE SIENA org for more information. 823 E Dorchester Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 4 Bedrooms / 3 Bath / 3 Car Garage / 3,054 ft² Lot #041 Entrepreneurial itch cont. from pg. 9 NOW ONLY $573,275 4. Trust and investment services. Helping boomers manage the vast comes the need for more services: wealth they collectively possess will restaurants, dry cleaners, copy centers provide plenty of work for accountants, — name it. investment advisers, insurance agents, 8. Outsourcing I. Not all of the jobs lawyers specializing in trusts and estates being outsourced by U.S. corporations and everyone in between. Count on are heading overseas. Plenty of the the government to keep the tax code so work is staying at home in the hands of convoluted that professional advice is independent contractors in the areas of always needed. accounting, law, human resources. An 5. Personal improvement. Long ob- entrepreneur with in-demand expertise sessed with how they look and feel, would do well to explore the corporate boomers won’t hesitate to spend retire- market. ment dollars on regimens and treat- 9. Outsourcing II. Not all outsourcing ments that let them cling to at least the takes place beyond the corporate walls. THE EGRET V illusion of youth. Entrepreneurs who Often the work is performed by temps 815 E Dorchester Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 effectively deliver such nostrums as Pi- supplied to companies by agencies. An lates and yoga, Botox and other beauty 4 Bedrooms / 3 Bath / 3 Car Garage / 3,067 ft² agency with a particular “hook” — in treatments and nutritional counseling Lot #043 other words the ability to provide will tap into a gold mine. NOW ONLY $608,755 competent workers a demonstrated 6. Retirement recreation. One of the sought-after skill — figure to do well in Julington Creek Plantation prides itself on its 1,200 acres of benefits of good health is the ability to the current and future business envi- natural areas which include over 100 acres of ponds. Locally known remain active, and boomers will pursue ronment. as “The Plantation” or just “JCP,” neighborhood schools, nearby vigorous activities in retirement as no 10. IT consulting. The Bureau of Labor medical facilities, golf course, recreational offerings, and generation before. Golf, fly fishing, convenient shopping centers have made Julington Creek one of Statistics predicts eight of the 10 fastest hiking, bicycling are just a few of the the most sought-after communities in the area. growing jobs will involve computer pursuits on which retirees will drop And we pay off the CDD! technology. Clearly, the world is be- lots of money. As with real estate, the coming more wired and consultants watchword in this entrepreneurial mar- who can help users adopt new hard- ket is location, location, location. ware and software products and resolve 7. Resort services. Active boomers and problems will not have a difficult time younger enthusiasts will fuel a develop- finding work. ment boom in the most scenic parts Marge Cirillo is the Florida Small Busi- of the country. Overcrowding in the 904.513.0894 / www.ICIHomes.com ness Development Council consultant for national parks and the rapid develop- St. Johns County. She can be reached at Prices and offerings subject to change. Intervest Construction of Jax, Inc. 14785-3 Old ment of the intermountain West are [email protected] or (904) 209-1295. St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL CBC #057851. two signs of this. With more residents December 2017 The CreekLine | Page 11 Area Rotary clubs announce Rotary Youth Exchange scholarships By NewsLine Staff [email protected]

Two Creekside High School students are The Rotary Youth Exchange Scholarship The Rotary Club of Bartram Trail and the recipients of Rotary Youth Exchange in his or her respective host culture. program in Florida is growing through the Rotary Club of St. Johns have dy- Scholarships: Annie Rementer, who will Additionally, the Rotary Club of Bar- the efforts of local Rotary Clubs and namic memberships of men and women be visiting Thailand and tram Trail awarded the multi-district organization, Rotary actively dedicated to fostering service was awarded her scholar- a scholarship to one Youth Exchange Florida, Inc. above self in our community and around ship by the Rotary Club the globe and is part of Rotary Interna- inbound foreign Rotary clubs have already begun accept- of Bartram Trail and exchange student from tional District 6970. James Schmidt, who will ing applications for the 2018 – 2019 the Brazil and the Ro- academic year scholarship and are also For more information about becom- be visiting Brazil and was tary Club of St. Johns awarded his scholarship seeking potential host families for the ing a Rotarian, being a host family, or awarded a scholarship 2018 – 2019 academic year. The host recommending an American high school by the Rotary Club of St. to one inbound foreign Johns. family is responsible for providing room student for the Rotary Youth Exchange exchange student from and board for the inbound exchange Study Abroad Scholarship, contact Jeff These Rotary Youth Mexico. These students student for approximately three months. Hart, Chairman, Rotary Youth Ex- Exchange Scholarships are arrived in August and Host families are a vital part of the cul- change District 6970 at jeff@ryeflorida. in-kind scholarships val- will spend the 2017- tural exchange program. org or (904) 517-3493. ued at more than $24,000 Photos courtesy Jeff Hart 2018 academic school Annie Rementer and cover the cost of year studying at a local room, board, tuition and high school. a monthly stipend for The Rotary Youth Ex- one academic year of high change Program began school studies abroad. in the 1920s, and its Gentle, Caring Dentistry Annually, more than primary mission is to for the Whole Family 9,000 students worldwide work towards peace between the ages of 15 and understanding and 18.5 years old earn in the world. Rotary these prestigious Rotary Youth Exchange is a scholarships. Better Cosmetic and member of the Council FamilyNew DentistPatient Special ooi since 2003 Beginning last Decem- on Standards for Inter- Adults $99 & Children $79 Use your benefits national Educational Includes dental exam and x-rays, a before they expire. ber, these students began Smile? uoride treatment, teeth cleaning and meeting with Rotarians James Schmidt Travel (CSIET), a polishing. Not valid with other o ers. Saturday and evening O er Expires 1-31-18 and former exchange stu- nonprofit organization appointments. dents for screening, training, and shar- committed to setting ing of cultural experiences. They were standards for international educational John M. Joyner, DMD matched to inbound Rotary students travel and monitoring compliance with (904) 825-9960 • www.StJohnsDentalOffi ce.com and were involved in extensive language those standards. It is also approved by In the Winn-Dixie Shopping Center on CR 210 W the U.S. Department of State. training and preparation to be immersed 2220 CR 210 W, Suite 312, St. Johns, Florida 32259

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“The Nutcracker” is believed by many to Community Nutcracker 90 years old, will take the stage. Pro- The Florida Ballet’s Nutcracker fea- be a time-honored holiday tradition. In Dec. 8 at 8 p.m. ceeds from the performance support tures swirling snowflakes, waltzing Northeast Florida, the tradition continues Dec. 9 at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. children with life threatening illnesses flowers, and dancing bonbons. From with five productions of the ballet this Florida Theatre in the Dreams Come True Founda- the captivating dance of the Sugar December. www.jaxnutcracker.org tion, Community PedsCare and the Plum Fairy to the iconic snow scene, Amistad Orphanage in Bolivia. this enchanting classical ballet – set to Since each performance is unique, follow- The retirement of Founding Direc- the beloved music of Tchaikovsky – ing is a guide highlighting the dates, times tor Beth Marks led Artistic Directors Jacksonville Symphony’s First features guest artists from Cincinnati and locations of each to help you choose Dulce Anaya, Debra Rankin and Coast Nutcracker Ballet along with more than 100 local “your” Nutcracker. Mark Spivak on a search for new Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. dancers. choreographers to help continue this Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. holiday tradition which began in Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. St. Augustine Ballet Nutcracker 1992. Heather Stevenson Loveland Moran Theater at the Times- Dec. 16 at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. of Heather Loveland Dance Academy Union Center for the Performing Dec. 17 at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Suzanne Saltmarsh of Saltmarsh Lewis Auditorium at Flagler Col- Dance of Jacksonville are guest chore- Arts www.jaxsymphony.org/first- lege ographers for the 2017 performance. www.saintaugustineballet.com In the past 25 years, Community coast-nutcracker/ Nutcracker has donated more than Jacksonville Symphony’s First Coast This year’s production of “The Nut- $600,000 to local charities including Nutcracker has been a tradition in cracker” features guest artists Joseph Dreams Come True. In an effort to North Florida for more than 40 years. Gatti, formerly of the Cincinnati promote the arts in schools, Com- Under the direction of choreographer Ballet, Corella Ballet principal dancer munity Nutcracker also offers perfor- and artistic director, Rhonda Stampa- and Boston Ballet and Andrea Har- mances on Dec. 7 and Dec. 8 at 10:30 lia, the First Coast Nutcracker show- vey, who has performed as an exhibi- a.m. for school groups. cases internationally renowned prin- tion ballroom specialist at Blackpool cipal dancers, the area’s finest young 2017 and Millennium 2017. The St. Christ Church Nutcracker Ballet dancers, and Tchaikovsky’s best-loved Augustine Ballet, under the artistic di- Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. melodies performed by the Jackson- rection of Luis Abella, is a non-profit Lazzara Theater, UNF Fine Arts ville Symphony. organization with a mission to involve Department community members of all ages in www.missfeliciasdance.com The Nutcracker 2017 by the meaningful dance experiences. Florida Ballet This year marks the 22nd performance All of these performances are designed Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. of the Christ Church Nutcracker, di- to enchant, enthrall, and bring fami- rected by Felicia Rhoden of the Christ Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. lies and community members together Church Dance Ministry as well as Lazzara Performance Hall, UNF for the holiday season. Which one is owner of Miss Felicia’s Dance. Nearly Fine Arts Center right for you? 300 performers, aged two and a half to www.floridaballet.org

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Giving decorated Christmas trees to Community PedsCare Photo courtesy Markland Hospice for their annual Holiday Party. Pictured are Aman- Christmas trees that Helping Hands of St. Johns County da Spence and Dr. Anne Elliot from Hospice and Helping decorated for Community PedsCare Hospice. Hands members Roberta Gjeloshaj and Jean Russo. Residents welcome autumn Dozens of Markland residents celebrated the change of seasons by participating in Helping Hands of St. Johns County Helping Hands is extending its mem- a Fall Festival on Sunday, Oct. 8 in front of the Markland Manor House. Sweet continued its work on behalf of the bership to young mothers in the area smelling bales of hay were available to stuff-your-own scarecrow. Other activi- community this fall with an eye towards who might want to help, but need ties included pumpkin decorating, donut biting, face painting, balloon animals, making the holiday season brighter. child care. Faith Community Church bouncy house, Dare-devil Island, musical pumpkin patch, rock climbing and au- is allowing the use of the nursery and thentic hay rides pulled by two beautiful horses. Three food trucks were on hand On Oct. 27, members of the group toddler room to accommodate children and children of all ages enjoyed winning prizes and making pumpkin pie-plate decorated 12 table top Christmas trees who will be attending free of charge faces among other arts and crafts. Visit www.Markland.com for more information. for Community PedsCare Hospice while their mommies help Helping for use at their annual party. The trees Hands. will be given to the families after the Independent Free party. This year Helping Hands held Helping Hands of Saint Johns County a contest among its volunteers for the is a volunteer organization started in Community Newspapers most beautiful and creative trees; Kay 2006 that meets from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. TARGETED Our town. Our people. This newspaper is delivered to Rudy’s tree was voted Most Beautiful on the last Friday of each month except almost all of the people in the towns that you need to reach. and Chandra Garlipp’s tree was named there will be no meeting in December. AUDITED Most Creative. There are no dues, officers or stress. We have the numbers! Our receivership and readership Members come when they can and do are unmatched in the community. You need our numbers, Another holiday project involved wrap- what they can with what is donated. because we provide the audience you need. ping shoeboxes, which, when filled The group meets a Faith Community PROVEN with donated gifts, will be donated in Church, 3450 County Road 210W in Circulation Audit by Proud Member of We’ve been bringing buyers and sellers together for decades. December to various groups to gift to a Saint Johns. Email [email protected] When times are tough, choose the paper that is here to stay. less fortunate child or a senior citi- for more information. Call to advertise in The CreekLine (904) 886-4919 zen. The decorated empty boxes were distributed at the Vendor Fair at St. Johns Golf and Country Club on Nov. 7 and during November at First Florida Credit Union on County Road 210W. Filled boxes need to be returned by Dec. 10. Brunch with Santa is planned for Dec. 9 at the Homeless Coalition for the residents there. Another Holiday Party for Field of Dreams and special needs children, organized by Sheilah Drew- ienkowski, is planned for the holiday season on Dec. 16. Visit our showroom for fabulous selections in furniture including the new DMIAF Upholstery Line, flooring, The group will again be collecting cabinetry, lighting, artwork, accessories, fabrics, wallpaper toiletries to have on hand to give out and more. Consult with our Interior Designers for space as needs arrive. Small unused toiletries planning, color concepts, window treatments, renovations from hotels are most convenient for the and new construction selections. homeless. Larger unused items are given www.DonnaManciniInteriorsandFlooring.com 904.810.2027 Featuring to others as well as senior residents at 141 Hilden Rd, #202 Ponte Vedra, FL 32081 various assisted living facilities. Julington Creek Chiropractic & Wellness Center P.A. We’re not just your newspaper, 904-230-0080 • www.julingtoncreekchiro.com • 485 State Road 13 Suite 3 (Next to Burger King) we’re your neighbors! SpineMedTM Spinal Disc Decompression A Safe and Pain-Free Procedure Designed for bulging/herniated discs

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Susie Peterson’s fascination horses Photos courtesy Julington Creek Prop Club Boats are decorated with lights and loop around began when she went to summer Julington Creek for all to enjoy. camp at age 11 and fell in love with a black horse named Lightning. Now After the parade, a celebration will take she and her husband Mike live in place at the Julington Creek Marina. Switzerland on 10 acres and have six Boaters who participate in the parade and horses, which includes four Paint others are invited to join in on a night of Horses, a miniature horse and a fun with plenty of food, door prizes and Belgian draft horse. live music. The board will announce the Photo courtesy Susie Peterson first, second and third place winners at Susie, a Jacksonville native, moved Susie and Mike Peterson ride their Paint Horses, Magic and Cheyenne. the celebration. to Ponte Vedra Beach as a teenager The Julington Creek Prop Club is a 501c and attended both Fletcher and In 2014, she moved back to Florida horses and swim in the pool. We also nonprofit organization committed to Wolfson High Schools. She worked and he followed a few years later after have a drone that we enjoy flying over sharing a passion for boating and our wa- at Prudential and married young and staying behind to sell the Montana the horses. terways with everyone while also enhanc- had two daughters. She eventually property. Now they live on a “work in ing the boating experience. worked as a Realtor with Century 21 progress” home on acreage in Switzer- What is your favorite thing to do with For details on this special Holiday on the and Watson in the early ‘80s before land, with their horses and big dogs: the horses? marrying Mike, her second husband, Creek, visit the facebook page at www. two St. Bernards and a malamute. We love to go trail riding. We put facebook.com/jcpropclub/ and blending their families 30 years them in the trailer and then either ago. What do you enjoy most about living in go to the Julington/Durbin Trailhead St. Johns County? off Bartram Park Boulevard or across They were living in Sawgrass in I love this little slice of heaven. Our the Shands Bridge to Bayard off State Get your ad in front of Ponte Vedra Beach when he asked property feels like the country, yet we Road 16. We also ride on our own her if she was ready to go live in the live close enough to town for shop- property. We even have an obstacle *44,000+ readers. country and have those horses she ping. I love the oak trees and fruit course for the horses out back. The CreekLine reaches your had always wanted. So they moved trees on our property. I look out the target market every month by to Orangedale on State Road 13 windows and see our horses grazing If you could take three things to a and bought their first horse, a Paint mail. in the pasture; it is very tranquil and deserted island, what would they be? Horse, in 1993. They raised Paint peaceful. There is just something about I would take wine, a horse and just Horses and had 13 of them when seeing the sun shining and the horses’ one of my dogs … but it would be they moved to Whitelock Farms in silhouettes. hard to pick which one. 2001 for a larger and newer home. By 2007, Mike Peterson wanted to What do you consider your greatest live in the mountains, so they moved accomplishment? to Montana and brought 21 horses We are happy and healthy and every- with them. They enjoyed the wide thing is paid for! It’s a nice place in life open spaces in Montana until Susie to be. We enjoy what we have. Peterson began missing her children Get to Know . . . (four between them) and five grand- What are your favorite things to do with Interested in being featured? *Source: CVC audit 2015 children. And, as she said, “The your grandchildren? Email Martie Thompson at Call (904) 886-4919 for rates snow and ice were also a factor!” We have so much fun. We ride the [email protected]

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Liberty Pines Academy wraps up first Palencia Elementary announces annual semester Pirate 5K and Family Run Liberty Pines Academy students recently The fourth annual Pirate 5K and Family Licensed – Bonded – Insured raised more than $39,000, which will be Run, hosted by Palencia Elementary School used to fund new technology including and presented by Mathnasium, will take Tired of the Annual iPads and computers for the classrooms, at place on Saturday, Jan. 20,, 2018. The race Payment Plans the school’s most successful Boosterthon is a chip timed event that winds through Re-Mulching Routine? Available to date. the tree lined streets of the Palencia neigh- borhood. The 5K is scheduled to begin at River Rock Adds Beauty, Value, and The school will host the Winter Night of the Palencia Club at 8 a.m. followed by a the Arts/PTO Holiday Vendor Night for one-mile Family Fun Run starting around Liberty Pines Academy families on Dec. 12 9 a.m. Permanence to your Homestead! at 6 p.m. There will be arts and crafts for the kids, music from the band and choir, Last year the Pirate 5K attracted 400 Call or Text: 904-807-8171 along with student art on display for all to runners from all over North Florida and enjoy. even Georgia. The event raised more than $5,500 towards providing a sun shade over The school’s middle school football team the PE court of the school. won its first playoff game in school history. Everyone at the school is proud of the play- “The Pirate” aka Captain William Mayhem ers and coaches for their hard work and and his pirate crew the Swashbucklers, a lo- dedication. cal group the supports charities and histori- cal reenactments, will make an appearance The second quarter ends on Dec. 21 and to cheer on the runners and take pictures. winter break is from Dec. 22 – Jan. 7. Because so many students run in both the Switzerland Point students spread 5K and the Fun Run it is a great oppor- encouragement via locker notes tunity to choose to have a family fitness The week of Oct. 23 – 27 spearheaded a activity actively supports the elementary year-long grade level Character Challenge school. Additionally, because the race is at Switzerland Point Middle School with held in January, the Pirate 5K run times daily random acts of kindness contests to may be used to qualify for other major promote anti-drug and bullying awareness runs, such as the Gate River Run being campaigns. held on March 10, 2018.

Three students, who fittingly asked to Entry fees are $30 for the 5K and/or 5K remain anonymous, reached out to school and Fun Run. Prices increase Jan. 9, 2018 administration with a special request to to $35. The one-mile Fun Run only is spread a little kindness among the school $15. All registered participants get an campus. Their idea was to post notes of event shirt. Visit www.ThePirate5K.com to encouragement on every student’s locker register. to promote friendship and highlight the importance of self-esteem. These students Cunningham Creek announces holiday selected quotes with positive messages such events for school families as, “Be somebody who makes everybody Cunningham Creek Elementary will host a feel like somebody” and “Encourage some- couple of fun events for students and fami- one. Let your words heal, not wound,” and lies leading up to the holiday season. placed more than 1,350 notes, one for each student’s locker, throughout the school. The annual Light the Night event, proceeds of which will benefit the St. Augustine When sharing their idea for the project, Youth Services Boys’ Home, will be held on one of the students explained, “We just Friday, Dec. 8 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. The want to help out our peers who can’t get a event will feature crafts, story time and a break. This would not be your traditional performance by the school’s chorus. The River Rock Colors Available: Crimson (shown above) Red Ribbon Week awareness project but Cunningham Creek PTO and the Bartram Brown Red Lava Gray Black Lava we feel that it is extremely important. Our Trail Rotary Club will host a complimen- goal is to give kids like this a little bit of tary spaghetti dinner along with hot cocoa encouragement.” and cookies. Donations are encouraged.

Salt & Pepper Clean Shell White White Lava “These thoughtful students are to be com- The school’s second annual Holiday Hot- mended for their thoughts and actions. It cakes event will be held on Dec. 16 from is reminder that everyone has the power to 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. Families will feel festive do something to make our world a better drinking hot cocoa, creating holiday crafts place,” said Switzerland Point Principal and enjoying snow ... in Florida. Tickets Cost of Annual Mulch Maintenance = $200 x 25 yrs = $5,000 Kirstie Gabaldon. will go on sale two weeks before the event. TRC can have your yard or o ice front looking like this for an The event is hosted by the Cunningham ROI (Return on Investment) Simple Payback of 7.5 yrs. Creek PTO as a fundraiser for the school.

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the past quarter. Photo courtesy Scott LaRochelle Nease NJROTC naval science instructor Gunnery Sergeant Five ceremonies were held throughout Duane Hanson presents the Sailor of the Quarter award to the school day as each cadet company Cadet Forrest Vosburg. conducted their awards program dur- ing their respective class periods. As mum number of community service part of their leadership training, cadet hours. The higher ranks require more Photo courtesy Derek Smith company commanders organized, demanding exams and greater com- Troop 280 scouts went indoor skydiving at iFLY in Orlando. planned and executed the entire cer- munity service hours. In addition to emonies. Active duty recruiters from the promotions, 223 Navy JROTC A highlight for October for Boy Scout scouts and leaders also participated the United States Marine Corps and ribbon awards were presented to the Troop 280 was a trip to Orlando for in a Cub Scout Halloween-themed Navy assisted in the presentations. cadets for meeting requirements in indoor skydiving. The scouts’ trip to campout called Spookaree. Troop 280 Unit Service, Community Service, “Watching the naval science instruc- Drill Team and Color Guard. iFLY began with a STEM-based class scouts prepared a haunted trail and tors lead these ceremonies in the past where they learned the science and dressed as ghosts and goblins for the made it look so easy,” said Alpha Parents were invited during the cer- math that affects flight. Once com- Cubs’ adventure. Company Commander Medina Ble- emony to pin the new ranks on their pleted, each scout received a flight suit The troop has welcomed six new kic. “But when all the responsibility cadet. and helmet and headed for the flight from start to finish was in my hands tube. Each scout and adult had two scouts and looks forward to hosting The two most prestigious awards pre- visiting Webelos and their families — I definitely felt a ton of pressure to flights where they applied the theories perform.” sented during the day were the Sailor they had learned. about to cross over to Boy Scouts at of the Quarter awards — one given to Campfire Night on Nov. 20. In addition to Blekic, Company Com- the top freshman and top upperclass- The troop also had its monthly cam- manders Peyton Gustafson, Troy Bar- man. Cadets Forrest Vosburg and Erin pout at Camp Shands. In addition The troop meets on Monday nights at River of Life United Methodist ber, Mason Ruckle and Robin Men- Sass received these esteemed awards. to regular camping activities, scouts denhall led their cadets in ceremonies participated in a fun shooting day. The Church on Race Track Road. Visit Nease NJROTC has been recognized www.julingtoncreekscouts.com if you replete with the formal customs and scouts had the opportunity to shoot courtesies seen in active duty events. as the No. 1 NJROTC unit in Area-12 rifles, shotguns, archery, and learned would like to attend the campfire or (northern Florida and state of Geor- tomahawk throwing. This fundraising would like additional information. Of the 233 member corps of cadets, gia) for five of the past six years, and day called Ghostbusters is held every 94 cadets received promotions. To be was the Most Outstanding Unit in the October and is open to all. Several promoted, cadets must pass a written Nation in 2015. examination and complete a mini-

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Fishing By Captain David Lifka [email protected]

Once again it’s the time of year to find someone wanting to take their fishing the perfect gift for the fishing people talents to another level. in your life this holiday season. When shopping there is always that little bit For the new or established fishing per- of uncertainty as to whether the gifts $600 OFF son you may be shopping for, there are OF ANY PAIR OF you buy are actually something they still many more gift ideas that won’t HEARING AIDS need or will even use. Your goal is to put as big of a dent in the wallet. Here OR find the perfect gift, but your confi- are a few more ideas: ONE FREE dence to do so just isn’t quite there. STREAMING Here are a few ideas that will hope- Wearable inflatable life vests, addi- ACCESSORY fully make this year’s shopping a little tional life jackets, proper Coast Guard easier: equipment, first aid box, and any other items that might relate to the If money is not an object, then defi- safety of a fishing trip. Fishing tools, Help Us Celebrate Our nitely a new fishing boat is the way such as bait knives, filet knives, and to go. Ranging in price from tens of fishing pliers. New generation coolers, ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! thousands to hundreds of thousands which can hold ice and cool contents of dollars, this is an idea that probably for days instead of hours. Additional will not be on too many people’s shop- tackle boxes or trays to increase tackle ping lists; however, a fishing kayak is a storage. New marine electronics such different story. as GPS, sonar, and marine radios, and finally something really easy: clothing. Kayaks provide a fishing platform Not just shirts and shorts, but also the 150 Warren Circle - Suite 5A - St. Johns, FL 32259 capable of chasing down multiple spe- products that are designed to protect cies of fresh and saltwater fish. From against UV rays including sunglasses rivers, to creeks, lakes, ponds, marshes, and hats. We proudly carry all of these major and even the ocean, one could expect a kayak to provide the access required Fishing Report: Speckled perch, also hearing aid brands! to catch bream and bass on one day, known as Crappie, should be turn- trout, reds, and flounder on another ing on in area creeks and lakes during and even kingfish and cobia on yet cooler weather periods with live min- another day. Because of their rela- nows for bait. On the warmer days, tively low costs to purchase (usually switch to worms for bait and a pos- a few hundred dollars up to a couple sible shellcracker bite. thousand), and little to no cost to own after purchase (no gas, no mainte- Whether you catch one, some or nance, no registration fees), a fishing none, the family time spent fishing kayak really could make a great gift for will last a lifetime. Hear for the Holidays winner: Robert Groves By NewsLine Staff [email protected]

Dr. Leslie Newmeyer, Au.D of Jax Audiology and Hearing Aid Center partnered with Florida NewsLine to make a differ- ence in a deserving individual’s holiday season this year with the gift of hearing. Through

Photo courtesy Linda Gay Dr. Leslie Newmeyer, Robert Groves, and Hart Felt Ministries volunteer Rod Lee. INTROCUDING, WIDEX BEYOND. • Fantastic colors • Direct to i-Phone connectivity apartment complex, but he • Live mic feature for use to hear one specific voice feels he has been missing a • Direct to TV connectivity lot of what’s going on around him due to not being able to Dr. Leslie Newmeyer fits Robert Groves with his new hearing aid. hear. Groves has wished for a Need a great holiday gift idea? hearing aid, but his income How about Shooter plugs, Swim plugs or Custom Earmolds?! the generosity of Oticon’s donation of restricted him from pursuing such a a pair of Oticon OPN Hearing Aids, costly device. Robert Groves was selected as the Dr. Leslie Newmeyer, Au,D winner in the Hear for the Holidays Groves was overjoyed to hear he would Being the area’s trusted professional to contest. be the recipient of the Oticon Hearing provide digital amplification allows Dr. Leslie to set herself and her business Aid and is looking forward to enjoy- Groves was born in Gastonia, N.C. ing this holiday season with the gift of apart from other local hearing aid in 1928 and moved with his wife of dispensers. Trust a Doctor to help you hearing. 41 years to Jacksonville to start a real with your hearing. Call today to start your journey to improved hearing! estate business. He retired in 2008. Visit www.jaxaudiology.com for more information. Groves is very sociable and enjoys the JaxAudiology.com 904-342-5217 company of others. Every morning he takes a long morning stroll around his December 2017 The CreekLine | Page 31 Nutrition Check: Portion distortion By Kristen Hicks Ph.D., RDN, LDN and Paige Chaffin The Host a delicious [email protected] holiday brunch Holiday festivities are gener- Pantry ally filled with large, delicious By Chef Nils Rowland feasts with extensive options Raiders [email protected] of meats, sides, breads and Holiday dinners may garner the bulk of hosts’ attention, but overnight guests need to eat desserts. Research has shown breakfast and lunch as well. Brunch can save hosts some work and give families a great that when there is more food opportunity to break bread without some of the formalities that may accompany holiday available, the average person dinners. This holiday season, consider serving this ideal brunch recipe for “Farfalle with will take advantage of this and Crabmeat, Asparagus, Scrambled Eggs, Garlic, and Herbs” from Norman Kolpas’ “Buongiorno! overconsume calories. Breakfast and Brunch, Italian Style” (Contemporary Books).

Photo courtesy MetroCreative More than likely each per- Farfalle with Crabmeat, Asparagus, Scrambled Eggs, Garlic, and Herbs son will be faced with a huge (Makes 4 to 6 servings) variety of traditional holiday are going to enjoy at that family party favorites and it is important to savor later, but if you don’t eat all day, you 1 pound farfalle them; however, overindulging can lead might be tempted to overeat once you ½ pound asparagus, trimmed and sliced diagonally, to bloating, heartburn, upset stomach start, so have healthy snack options to ¼-inch thick and potential weight gain. munch on during the day while cook- 10 extra-large eggs ing — like a vegetable tray, fruit and 4 tbsp. unsalted butter To prevent eating more than our stom- cheese platter or bite-sized appetizers. 1 garlic clove, minced achs can handle, it is just as easy as two Consuming foods during the ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving words: portion distortion. This means day will make the chances less likely 2 tbsp. heavy cream you can enjoy the foods that you want that you will overconsume at the big ½ pound cooked lump crabmeat, picked over to remove any Photo courtesy MetroCreative to around the holidays, but be mindful meal. bits of shell or cartilage Farfalle with Crabmeat, Asparagus, on the quantity of each choice you se- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh chives Scrambled Eggs, Garlic, and Herbs lect. Some tips you can use this holiday • Lastly, think when you are eating. 2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh Italian parsley season for portion control include the We all want to hear the stories of Freshly ground black pepper following: our friends and family, but getting distracted can cause mind Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the farfalle and cook until al dente, following the • If available, use smaller serving uten- less eating. Listen to your body manufacturer’s suggested cooking time. About two minutes before the pasta is done, add the sils. It has been shown that larger when it’s telling you that you are asparagus. plates and utensils encourage us to full. It takes approximately 30 Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, beat the eggs with a fork or whisk until slightly frothy. Set aside. take more than we need, because a minutes for signals to move from When the pasta and asparagus are done, drain and set aside. Immediately melt the butter in a half-filled large plate looks bare. Try our full stomach to our brain to let large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about one minute. Add selecting small plates, cups and bowls us know that we are full, so eat the pasta and asparagus and toss briefly to coat them with the butter mixture. Pour in the to enjoy your favorite foods. slowly and mindfully. eggs, add ¼ cup Parmesan and the cream, and stir and toss the mixture until the eggs just • Don’t skip meals. Around the Kristen K. Hicks Ph.D., RDN, LDN is have begun to form moist curds, about two minutes. Add the crabmeat, chives and parsley holiday time, we have vivid memo an assistant professor in the Department of and continue cooking and tossing until the eggs have formed more solid curds that cling to ries of our favorite pumpkin pie or Nutrition and Dietetics, Brooks College of the farfalle, one to two minutes more. stuffing that is a family tradition. You Health, University of North Florida. Serve immediately with freshly grated Parmesan and black pepper for guests to add to taste.

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