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to our Puzzles January 2018 The CreekLine | Page 3 take St. Augustine Film Festival Railway business women to or cultural organization. There are no kicks off New Year meet requirements or restrictions on participants — only a desire to participate in The St. Augustine Film Festival runs National Association of Railway Busi- a casual discussion of events that are Jan. 18 – 21, 2018 at three venues: ness Women (NARBW) will meet on in the news. A fee of $3 is charged to The Corazon Cinema and Café with Thursday, Jan. 25 and continuing on cover morning coffee, nibbles and room three screening rooms; the large Lewis the fourth Thursday of each month rental. All are welcome. Contact Allan Auditorium at Flagler College that seats throughout the year. The January guest Silberman at [email protected] for local beaches. In addition, children will speaker will be Edwina Robinson, who more information. participate in activities that mirror what will speak about domestic violence. The the real bird biologists do to protect lo- organization is open to women who St. Johns County Audubon cal nesting sites. For more information are currently or formerly employed, offers Children’s Shorebird or to register, contact Kelly Ussia at kus- or a relative of someone in a railroad [email protected] or (904) 209-0335. or railroad-connected industry. To Nesting Program RSVP or for more information, contact St. Johns County Parks and Recre- Tax season volunteers needed [email protected] or (904) 945- ation has partnered with the St. Johns United Way of St. Johns County is 0943. County Audubon to offer a free Chil- seeking volunteers during tax season, dren’s Shorebird Nesting Program on Jan. 16 – April 15, 2018. Oppor- Current events discussion Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, tunities include greeters, group celebrates milestone from 10 a.m. – 12 tax preparers and Current Events, the discussion group p.m. at Nease site coordina- Beachfront Photo courtesy MetroCreative that meets each week on Monday tors to help morning at Donovan’s Irish Pub on Park, with the nearly 800, and the intimate Gamache- Phillips Highway on US Highway 1 3171 Re- Koger Theater in the Ringhaver Student at 10 a.m., recently marked its third Coast- alSense Center at Flagler College that seats anniversary. Starting initially with just a al tax just over 100. The St. Augustine Film few participants in 2014, the group now Hwy. prepa- Festival features dozens of foreign and attracts on average 20 or more people in ration independent films and will bring film who gather to discuss events that are pro- directors, producers, writers, and actors in the news. Such discussions normally Vilano gram. into town to showcase their films prior generate strong views and on occasion Beach. For more to wider distribution — or for some conflicting exchanges; however, the This informa- foreign films — the only time they’ll be group at Current Events maintains a program tion about the seen outside their country. Visit www. civility that respects the views of those is for children program and the vol- StAugFilmFest.com for more informa- third grade and up with whom they disagree without Photo courtesy MetroCreative unteer positions available, tion or to purchase film passes. being disagreeable. The group has no who will learn about the visit bit.ly/realsensesjc or call affiliation with any political, religious unique birds that nest along (904) 829-9721. Page 4 | The CreekLine January 2018 around town Feb. 3, 2018 Fight For Air Climb to benefit American Lung Association 8:00 a.m. - Bank of America tower, downtown Jacksonville http://action.lung.org/site/TR/Climb/ALASE_Southeast?pg=entry&fr_id=16325

February 8 Shorebird Walk at Matanzas Inlet with St. Johns County Audubon Society S jan.M T W T F S 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. - Matanzas Inlet West Parking Lot, 8655 A1A S., St Augustine 1 2 3 4 5 6 www.stjohnsaudubon.com February 17 ALJ Saturday Cartooning and Illustration Classes 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 12 p.m. - Balis Community Center, 1513 Lasalle St., Jacksonville http://artleaguejax.org/classes/murray-hill-art-center/cartooning-illustration-class/ 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 February 24 Chocolate and Beyond, sponsored by RSVP 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. - First Coast Technical college, 2980 Collins Ave., St. Augustine 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 www.rsvpstjohns.com or (904) 547-3952 February 24 Monster Jam 7 p.m. - EverBank Field 28 29 30 31 www.monsterjam.com

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March 3 Northeast Florida Veg Fest 4th 11th Riverside Park U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 14-7 St. Augustine/Jacksonville Newcomers www.nfvegfest.org/ 7:30 p.m. Club Trivia evening/dinner St. Augustine Yacht Club near the St. Augustine 5:30 p.m. April 14 Relay for Life of North St. Johns the date! save Lighthouse Contact Lea for name of restaurant and to be 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. - Bartram Trail High School (904) 460-0243 added to attendee list http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY18SER?pg=entry&fr_id=86383 (904) 829-0643 or (904) 814-9612 Rotary Club of Bartram Trail 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. (repeating event on Relay for Life of North St. Johns kick off St. Johns Chapter of the Catholic Writers meeting Guild 20th Thursdays) Fruit Cove Cruise In sponsored by 6:30 p.m. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Westminster Woods, 25 State Road Sunshine State Chevelles Allen D. Nease High School St. Paul’s Catholic Church school auditorium, [email protected] 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayFor- 2609 Park St. PDQ parking lot, 194 State Road 13 Life/RFLCY18SER?pg=entry&fr_id=86383 www.dosafl.com/outreach/catholic-writers- 8th Repeating event on third Saturday of each The Northwest United for Progress club guild/ or [email protected] Palencia Bridge Club plays Party Bridge month (904) 827-6960 meeting 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. (repeating event on Thursdays) 7 p.m. 16th Donovan’s Irish Pub, 7440 US Highway 1 North Business Council of the St. Johns 22nd Unity Church for Creative Living, 2777 Race All Star Quilt Guild Diane Tamplin, (904) 808-7326 County Chamber of Commerce Track Road 9:45 a.m. 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. [email protected] First Christian Church, 11924 San Jose Blvd. American Association of University Westminster Woods on Julington Creek, 25 Women (AAUW) Author Luncheon www.orgsites.com/fl/allstartquiltguild or (904) Current Events Discussion Group State Road 13 11:30 a.m. 502-5254 10 a.m. (repeating event on Mondays) Register at www.sjcchamber.com or call (904) Amici Italian Restaurant, 1915 A1A South, St. Donovan’s Irish Pub, US Highway 1 829-5681 Augustine. [email protected] 23rd RSVP by Jan. 4: (904) 940-7379 or https:// St. Johns CARES meeting First Coast Card Club – adult card players staugustine-fl.aauw.net/ 7 p.m. 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. 9th St. Augustine Main Library, 1960 Ponce de Leon Bartram Trail Newcomers and Women’s Bartram Academy, 164 Everest Lane, Ste. 1 Club luncheon featuring Bingo 12th www.stjohnscares.org Blvd. Rotary Club of St. Johns meeting 11 a.m. (904) 829-0643 7:30 a.m. (repeating event on Fridays) St. Johns Golf and Country Club World Golf Village Toastmasters St. Johns Golf and Country Club Clubhouse RSVP by Jan. 3, [email protected] 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 26th www.rotarystjohns.org First Florida Credit Union, 1950 County Road Helping Hands of St. Johns County 210W 10 a.m. Jan. 9th – Feb. 13th Worldgolfvillage.toastmastersclubs.org Northeast Florida AHEC Quit Smoking Now 13th First Florida Credit Union, 1950 County Road class Friends of the Library Book Sale 210W 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Newcomers of North St. Johns luncheon [email protected] Tuesdays, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. 11 a.m. Flagler Hospital Wellness Center Bartram Trail Branch Library (904) 827-6960 Cimarrone Golf and Country Club Clubhouse Free; call (904) 482-0189 to register RSVP by Jan. 6, [email protected]

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with Jimmy Johns, St. Johns County with St. Johns County Clerk of Circuit Court &Q A Commissioner, District 1 Q A and Comptroller Hunter Conrad Q: Do you have any input on NW St. Johns & Q: What is happening with the Q: Do you have any updates for the NW ment should strive just as much as private County community members’ concerns discussion on impact fees as a revenue St. Johns County community? businesses to provide this. regarding the safety of the crosswalk in source for St. Johns County? A: We will be expanding our services in front of Dunkin’ Donuts and Dollar Tree A: Since the original study was performed the Julington Creek area. Beginning Jan. 9, Appointments may be made by calling the on Race Track Road? in late summer, county staff has not yet 2018, residents will be able to get passports St. Johns County Recording Department at A: This is another instance of the com- brought anything to the County Commis- as well as passport photos at the Julington (904) 819-3632 and pressing #2 to speak mon conflict between bikers/pedestrians sion for a decision. The original study was Creek Annex on Flora Branch Road. Our with a staff member who will schedule the and vehicles. The county’s Public Works not well received by the board and we felt office already has a kiosk in the Tax Col- appointment. Appointments will be made Department is working to try to come up there were a lot of unanswered questions. lector’s office where traffic citations may be on the hour and half hour between 9 a.m. with a solution, but we have to consider all I’m in favor of commercial development paid, but we are beginning a pilot program and 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. aspects — legalities, regulations, and school that will provide good shopping experiences where one of our staff members will occupy policies. We cannot move the sidewalk and for our residents, but when impact fees are one of the windows in the Tax Collector’s Q: When can folks begin to schedule ensuing crosswalk from where it is close to doubled, it discourages the businesses from office for passports. their appointments? Race Track Road because that is where the wanting to locate here. I recommended A: Appointments may be scheduled now Stop sign is located, but if foliage needs to that we get a second analysis by a different Q: Since this is a pilot program, what will and are on a first come, first served basis. be cut to improve visibility, I would think company, but we are still waiting on more be the hours for this staff person? that could be done relatively easily. information from staff, who is working to A: It will be part time at first to gauge Q: What is the best way for our readers provide it. need. We plan to use existing staff to keep to contact you or your office? Q: What is the latest on the county overhead low. The window will be open on A: A lot of questions can be answered by receiving funds from FEMA? Q: Can you give us an update on beach Tuesdays and Thursdays only, from 9 a.m. visiting our website, www.sjccoc.us, which A: We finally have a bit of light at the end renourishment in St. Johns County? to 2 p.m. by appointment. is most commonly used to pay traffic cita- of the tunnel. Approximately $3 million of A: There are discussions about some funds tions or search court records. A little known our total FEMA request of approximately available from the Florida Department of Q: What is the reason for needing fact is that it also has an option to report $36 million, which represents five of 29 Environmental Protection that require a 50 an appointment and how should an government fraud or abuse, as the clerk’s Project Worksheets (requests for payment) percent match by local homeowners. It is appointment be made? office is a government fraud/waste/abuse that we made, have been promised to be for a specific segment of beach and the resi- A: We want to make sure that people don’t auditor. People can also call our main office paid. Keep in mind this is from Hurricane dents that would be affected are considering have to wait. I think it is important to at (904) 819-3600. Matthew, not Irma. I’ll actually celebrate setting up a Municipal Service Taxing Unit provide good customer service and govern- when this money is in the bank and we can (MSTU) with residents committing to pay restore revenue back to sources we have between approximately $400 – $4,000 (de- borrowed from. I will say that there has pending on their home value and location Our advertisers are your been a lot more motivation and commu- in relationship to State Road A1A) for the neighbors! Let them know nication in the past two months than the next five to six years. previous 10 months from FEMA. you saw them in... Q: How is that process progressing? Q: Are any other funding sources coming A: There is a deadline of Jan. 1, 2018 to be The CreekLine! to fruition? at a certain point of paperwork completion. We need YOU to keep us informed A: We did receive another piece of good The first reading at a County Commission about interesting community events. news. Close to $47 million of Commu- meeting was in early December and the nity Development Block Grant money for second required reading will be before the Send it in! [email protected] disaster relief from the U.S. Department of end of the year. This is all just part of the Housing and Urban Development that was process and doesn’t mean we are getting promised to us six months ago looks like any money yet. We also have been holding it will be coming our way. After Hurricane community meetings to explain the pros Irma, there was a high likelihood that these and cons of this proposal. funds would be redistributed to other counties in the state, but thankfully, due Q: What is the best way for our readers to a lot of hard work by our county staff to contact you? and commissioners, we will eventually be A: Readers can email me at bcc1jjohns@ getting these funds that were promised. Of sjcfl.us or call me at (904) 615-7437. course my next question was “When will we see this money?” but I haven’t been told a timeframe yet. BEST SCHOOL YEAR EVER

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HLC1817.3(8/15) Located one mile south from Julington Creek Bridge Page 6 | The CreekLine January 2018 Storm damage assessment follow-up with Beverly Slough, St. Johns County for real property scheduled Q A School Board Member, District 1 By NewsLine Staff [email protected] & The talent in our county continues to Q: Can you comment on the selection of Appraisal teams from the St. Johns all repairs have been completed and the Allen Anderson by Superintendent Tim amaze me. I am also most proud of the County Property Appraiser’s office will home is able to be occupied as of Jan. Forson to be the principal of the new K – Bartram Trail High School football team, be in the field beginning Jan. 2, 2018, 1, 2018, and assessed values restored 8 school in Aberdeen? which went to the state championship for the entire month of January, per- for tax year 2018. If unrepaired damage A: Allen is a perfect fit for this school, game this year. Their character really forming follow-up damage assessment still exists, or the home is unable to be since he was also at Cunningham Creek shone both on the field and off. to properties damaged by Hurricane occupied, damage assessments will stay Elementary before Palencia Elementary. Matthew and Hurricane Irma. Appraisal in place for the tax year 2018 and be He is well known in the area and uni- Q: When can community members teams will be looking specifically at adjusted to reflect the current condition formly everyone has been delighted. expect to have their input regarding properties where damage was reported to of the home. naming and formation of PTOs for the the property appraiser’s office, proper- Q: How soon will a principal be new schools? ties upon which appraisers discovered “If you reported damage to your home announced to fill the vacancy he is A: Community meetings will be held damage through field visits, and areas from either storm to our office, or one leaving at Palencia Elementary? probably in February or March where of our appraisers visited your home to that were most prone to damage from A: We are using the same process we have input for naming of the new schools will assess damage, there is no need for you to the storms. used successfully over the years. The cur- be solicited. The suggestions will then be contact us,” said Creamer. “However, if riculum team headed by Brennan Asplen sent to the school board, which is charged According to St. Johns County Property your property was damaged from either has already received desired criteria and with actually naming the schools. Form- Appraiser Eddie Creamer, the follow- Hurricane Matthew or Hurricane Irma perspective of parents and teachers for ing the PTO and picking school colors up assessments will determine whether and you received no adjustment in value Palencia’s new principal. Superintendent and mascots will also be done via com- in 2017, and the damage is still evident Forson will consider this and make his munity meetings, but does not come to or the home is unable to be occupied as recommendation to the school board the school board. of Jan. 1, 2018, please contact my office probably prior to the end of this year. so that I may send an assessment team to Q: Can you comment on the trial that your home.” Q: How soon will the new principals started today (Dec. 11) for the civil Call the property appraiser’s office at (Allen Anderson for the Aberdeen lawsuit filed by the transgender student (904) 827-5500 if you have any ques- school and Jessica Richardson, formerly against the school district? 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Annual Character Counts! Registration fees are $30 prior to Feb. volunteers like Forrest and Nancy,” accomplishments and to award volun- Run/Walk scheduled 2 or $35 on race day for the 6K and said Jim McCarthy, president of NFLT. teers and supporters for their efforts on $25 prior to Feb. 2 or $30 on race “Without their dedication and en- behalf of NFLT’s mission. Visit www. The Character Counts! 6 Pillars 6K/3K day for the 3K. Visit www.racesmith. thusiasm for helping our mission to northfloridalandtrust.org for more Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, com/races/CHARACTERCOUNTS. conserve Florida’s lands, we wouldn’t information. Feb. 3, 2018, at 9 a.m. The run/walk html for registration forms and more be nearly as successful in our initia- will begin and end at Palencia Elemen- information. tives. It’s always a pleasure to see their tary School located at 355 Palencia smiling faces at every event.” Village Drive. Walkers and runners will Bartram Trail Newcomers’ and enjoy a course running through the McCarthy said Forrest and Nancy Women’s Club to host Bingo neighborhoods of Kensington and Las North Florida Land Trust Penny are always eager to sign up to Calinas and can choose to participate and Bijoux Parisiens announces 2017 Volunteer of help, whether it’s an annual fundraiser The Bartram Trail Newcomers’ and in the 6K (3.73 miles) or 3K (1.86 like the Fish Fry or Salt Marsh Brew- miles) distance. the Year Women’s Club is ringing in the New This year, the North Florida Land grass Festival or special events like Year with Bingo and camaraderie at the fundraising event for the Race proceeds will support Character Trust (NFLT) recognizer the Jan. 9, 2018 luncheon. Each Bingo Counts! initiatives throughout the St. two people as its 2017 card will cost $5 and all monies col- Johns County School District. The Volunteer of the Year: lected will be distributed to the lucky run/walk is open to all ages, and the Forrest and Nancy Penny. winning members. The fun is sched- top three winners will be awarded in Since becoming volunteers uled to start at 11 a.m. at the St. Johns each of the age categories as well as the in 2014, the couple has Golf and Country Club located at 205 overall male and female finishers. A dedicated dozens of hours St. Johns Golf Drive in St. Augustine. cash donation will be awarded to the to numerous NFLT proj- top three to five schools with the most ects and attended many Lunch options include a hot entrée registrants. All race registrants will fundraising and commu- of chicken and asparagus crepes with receive a tech t-shirt and lots of other nity events. In 2015, the wild rice pilaf or a cold entrée of Cobb goodies from area businesses and orga- couple worked on remov- Salad. All luncheons include chef’s nizations. At the finish line, each race ing invasive species from choice of appetizers, rolls and butter, participant will receive a commemora- Big Talbot Island. chef’s choice of dessert as well as coffee tive dog tag which is the fourth design Photo courtesy North Florida Land Trust or iced tea; a cash bar is also available. in its series. “We are so thankful for Forest and Nancy Penny are the North Florida Land Trust 2017 Volunteers Send checks payable to BTNC no later of the Year. than Jan. 3 in the amount of $17 to Hilda Gilpin, 621 Pineland Lane, Saint Spanish-American War Fort. They also Johns, FL 32259 and indicate your volunteer for the quarterly roadside choice of hot or cold entree on your clean-ups on Big Talbot Island and check. Ballet • Pointe • Character • Jazz • Modern • Lyrical • Contemporary • Hip-Hop in 2017, the couple committed to join Team Terrapin, a volunteer team Another event planned for January is Tap • Preschool Programs • Private Classes • Birthday Parties dedicated to monitoring diamondback a trip to the Bijoux Parisiens exhibit All ages: Morning ~ Afternoon ~ Night terrapin nesting sites near Big Talbot on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, at 10 a.m. at Island and Sawpit Islands. The two the Cummer Museum located at 829 studnts co devoted more than 40 hours in the Riverside Ave. The $12 price includes ts not too t to oin summer to monitor the terrapin nests. the tour, and access to the other i ss The continual monitoring of these museum and garden exhibits. 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Tumbling for Cheer • Open Gym Fridays ing that you are helping preserve a spe- Birthday Parties cies in your region is such a rewarding The Bartram Trail Newcomers’ and feeling.” Women’s Club meets the second Tues- studnts co day of each month from September to Forest and Nancy Penny will be May at local restaurants for lunch; con- ts not too t to oin honored during NFLT’s annual meet- tact First Vice President Beth Rosado, i ss ing set for Feb. 13, 2018, which will at [email protected] for more Morning, Afternoon and Evening Classes Available include keynote speaker and former information or visit www.facebook. Governor Bob Graham. The event is a com/BTNC1 to download a member- Julington Creek 230-6291 Fruit Cove 230-0408 chance for NFLT to give the commu- 106 Julington Plaza Dr. • 774 N. SR 13 ship form. nity and supporters a report on their

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The ink was barely dry on the Declara- Christmas. The code word that night Unless you’ve been living under a keeps her original fan base intact. Sec- tion of Independence when disaster was “victory or death.” Washington proverbial rock, then you’ve probably ond, more recent fans get to partici- struck our fledgling Republic. British took the British by surprise, driving the heard about Taylor Swift’s new album pate by piecing together the millions Regulars landed in Long Island and Red Coats from New Jersey and saving “Reputation” and her edgy reinvented of other clues in her videos while nearly destroyed George Washington the Revolution and his career. image to match. Normally, I’m not enjoying the new pop sound. and his Continental Army. The plan one to jump on the pop culture band- of battle was designed by General There is something about this holiday wagon, but Swift’s new rebrand has 2. Some things about your brand story James Grant, the former governor of season leading into the New Year that me applauding her raw creative genius just can’t change, and that’s ok. Have Florida who once owned and operated fills us all with hope for a brighter fu- on a whole other level. As a designer, you ever noticed how Swift continues an indigo plantation in Ponte Vedra ture. Everything seems possible. All of I appreciate the cool typographic to produce hit after hit, gaining popu- near Guana. Grant’s plan was flawless our dreams can come true. The prom- elements of her cover art, but what larity and cult following, but never and sent the Americans reeling back ise of the New Year beckons us into a I’m seriously geeking out about is her uses profanity in her music? That’s to Manhattan. Washington barely lustrous future. It has not always been brand storytelling. because there are just some things escaped. American soldiers seeking to obvious in the moment, but that future about your image you can’t compro- surrender were slaughtered by Hessian has always been brighter than anyone For those not in the know, a brand mise. Taylor Swift built her empire troops. Later Washington would escape in the moment ever imagined. Seventy- story is a cohesive narrative that on her wholesome good girl reputa- to New Jersey where Cornwallis would six years ago this December, the future encompasses the facts and feelings tion and even now as she explores an chase him all the way across the state did not look bright at all. The Japanese created by your brand (or business). edgier sound she doesn’t abandon her into Pennsylvania. George Washington had just bombed Pearl Harbor and we Unlike traditional advertising, which morals. Perhaps it’s because she knows and our new Republic were humiliat- were plunged into a war for which we is about showing and telling about just how important integrity is to the ed. Many expected that neither would were woefully unprepared. German your brand, a story aims to inspire lifespan of a brand. survive that first long, cold winter. submarines were already on the way an emotional reaction. If 37 mil- to our shores to sink our ships and kill lion views in three days isn’t enough 3. You don’t have to answer all of What we now call the United States our sailors. It did not seem like a good evidence regarding Swift’s success at your audience’s’ questions up front: needed a miracle. Washington had time to invest in stocks, but it was. telling a great brand story, then maybe A good story always has an element with him some young lads from Cape these five lessons will be. Here’s a list of mystery. It allows your audience a Cod commanded by Colonel Glover. Today, again, the future seems uncer- of things I think Swift and her team chance to involve themselves in your They called themselves “Glover’s Am- tain. Will there be jobs? Will people be have mastered when it comes to the narrative. The key is giving them the phibians” and had already worked mir- needed? Will we rip our nation, even art of brand storytelling: essential pieces of information first, acles. It was Glover’s men that ferried our world, apart in a sea of acrimony? then letting them put it all together. Washington and his army from Long The answer is no. Our future is as 1. Never underestimate the power of In the book “Building a Story Brand” Island to Manhattan, from Manhattan bright today as it ever has been, pos- your old image: Nods to the old brand by Donald Miller, Miller says that to New Jersey, and from New Jersey sibly brighter. Civilization always ad- in the new brand allow you to gain one of the biggest mistakes compa- to Pennsylvania. Washington needed vances. America always advances. One new audiences without losing your old nies make in portraying their brand is him again. The father of our country of the ways to measure that advance is following. Tay seems to really get this forcing customers to work too hard in had an audacious plan. He would by charting the advance of the stock because she hides tons of easter-eggs understanding what they offer. While have Glover ferry his troops across the market. Since that scary Christmas 76 in her videos. This accomplishes two this may be true, I think some busi- Delaware River and attack the Hessians years ago, the stock market has risen things: first, she can reference older nesses also over simplify, making an quartered in Trenton on the day after inexorably. 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Principals announced for new schools Anderson was recently chosen as the Cunningham Creek Elementary for Personnel Inspection, Academics, Allen Anderson, principal at Palencia 2017-2018 Principal of the Year for St. schedules January event Overall Athletics, Armed Basic Drill, Elementary School, has been selected by Johns County. He holds a bachelor’s Cunningham Creek Elementary will Push Ups, and Sit Ups. The team also Superintendent Tim Forson to be the and master’s degree from the University host Family Game Night on Friday, placed second in the 16 x100 Relay and principal of K-8 school “LL” currently of North Florida and a master’s degree Jan. 19 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. The event, third in Overall Drill, Armed Basic Drill being constructed at 1365 Shetland from Jacksonville University. sponsored by the school’s PTO will and the 8 x 200 Relay. Several cadets Drive in St. Johns and Jessica Richard- feature giant Jenga, Bingo, lifesize chess, took home individual medals for excep- son, principal at Ocean Palms Elemen- Richardson started her teaching career and many more fun activities. This is tional performance: Lilly Short, Mac tary School, has been selected to be the in St. a free event for all Cunningham Creek Davis, Erin Sass and Scott Cummings principal of K-8 school “KK” currently Johns Elementary families. won first place in Female Situps, Male being constructed at 2135 Palm Valley County Pushups, Female Pushups and Academ- Road in Ponte Vedra. Both nominations 18 years Nease Navy JROTC dominates at ics, respectively. were presented to the school board at ago and Mandarin Drill Meet their December meeting. joined Nease Navy JROTC’s varsity drill team Dreams Come True at SPMS Ocean dominated in Personnel Inspection, This December, Switzerland Point Anderson Palms as Academics and Athletics to take home Middle School students helped make has been principal the championship at the Mandarin a dream come true for Madison, a the prin- in 2014. Jessica Richardson High School NJROTC sanctioned drill 10-year-old girl who is battling a seizure cipal of Prior to meet on Nov. 18 — beating out 11 disorder. Madison and her family Palencia this she served as the assistant principal other NJROTC units from northern were met by a cheering crowd of sixth, Elemen- at Cunningham Creek Elementary. She Florida and Georgia. With the victory, seventh and eighth grade students who tary since also taught second, third and fourth Nease has secured its slot in the Area are involved in the Dreams Come True the 2013 grade and served as an instructional lit- Club at SPMS. The club donated a – 2014 eracy coach. She also worked at PVPV/ check for $2,000 to help sponsor her school Photos courtesy St. Johns County School District Rawlings Elementary School and Ocean Allen Anderson dream vacation to A Very Special Dis- year and Palms Elementary School, where she ney World Vacation Resort. has more than 20 years of experience held her first position with the district within the St. Johns County School as a third grade teacher. Madison’s mom shared her story to the District. He has served as principal at group of about 30 students with tears Cunningham Creek Elementary, assis- “Jessica has an innate ability to develop of gratitude for the grand welcome and tant principal at Mill Creek Elementary strong and lasting connections with beautiful decorations, cake, snacks and students, staff, families and community and Durbin Creek Elementary schools, Photo courtesy Scott LaRochelle treats. She shared how the club made a curriculum coordinator at Switzerland members,” said Forson. “She is the Nease NJROTC’s Armed Basic team competes at the their family feel so special with all the Point Middle School and a teacher at perfect candidate to provide a smooth Mandarin Drill Meet on Nov. 18. signs and decorations. transition to the new school.” Cunningham Creek Elementary. 12 Drill Championships to be held in Douglas, Ga., on March 3, 2018 where “Allen is an innovative and collabora- Richardson was named St. Johns they will attempt to defend their title PETER JONEStive leader,” DESIGN said Forson. | HENRY “I know ADVANCED that County ORTHODONTICS Assistant Principal | ofBUSINESS the Year COLLATERAL DEVELOPMENT as three-time defending Area-12 Drill his familiarity with the community and in 2013. She holds a bachelor’s degree 09.25.17 Champions. CONCEPT 1 ability to build rapport with students from the University of North Florida and a master’s degree from Grand Can- and parents will serve him well.” In addition to claiming the overall tro- yon University. phy, Nease picked up first place trophies

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Fruit Cove Middle School math teacher His mother said he is concentrating and Bartram Trail High Debbie Dill is the common denomina- on his core studies and recent report School star quarterback tor in a heart-warming story involving cards have evidenced his hard work as — who now plays in the two of her former students, whose lives he endeavors to stay up to date with his NFL for the Buffalo Bills. otherwise would probably not have education. Dill contacted Peterman intersected. and told him about Shed- “He’s a tenacious guy,” Jennifer Shed- lin’s health challenge. She Most recently, she taught Jacob Shedlin lin said. “He struggles sometimes with asked if the Bills organiza- sixth grade math last year. Shedlin, a double vision and some balance issues, tion could do anything member of the FCMS football team, was but he has a great attitude.” to cheer up the young diagnosed in early September with Me- Jacob Shedlin has been cheered by visits patient. dulloblastoma, a form of brain cancer, Photos courtesy Jennifer Shedlin after suffering severe headaches. Accord- and messages of encouragement from his “I wasn’t sure what the Buffalo Bills swag, courtesy of Nathan Peterman ing to his mother, Jennifer Shedlin, Ja- friends and neighbors, who, according to outcome would be, since I’m sure cob underwent a 14-hour surgery which Jennifer Shedlin, have surrounded their Nathan’s very busy,” Dill said. She didn’t Jacob Shedlin’s journey with his cancer removed the tumor in its entirety, tell the Shedlins about reaching out to diagnosis continues. According to his but as part of aggressive treatment, Peterman. mother he has learned of two other he also had six weeks of radiation young students in the NW St. Johns therapy which was just completed It was a surprise to everyone when a County area who have been diagnosed on Nov. 11. Still to come are package containing a heartfelt note from with brain cancer recently and he has chemotherapy treatments, which Peterman as well as autographed Bills’ taken a special interest in them — fol- the family hopes will be finished cleats, receiver gloves, and other team lowing their progress and encouraging by next fall. paraphernalia arrived at the Shedlin home … on the day that Jacob Shedlin them. He also had the honor of be- Jacob completed his radiation therapy. ing named one of The Wolfson 55, as Shedlin, a patient who has made an impact at described “It was a wonderful gift on a great day,” Wolfson Children’s Hospital this year as a very Nathan Peterman’s heartfelt note of encouragement said Jennifer Shedlin. “Jacob has all the and will serve as a sort of ambassador for good memorabilia displayed proudly in his the hospital. student family with love. The FCMS football room.” The Shedlins are very appreciative of the by Dill, is team even dedicated this season to Jacob, Jennifer Shedlin said that she is so moved outpouring of love and support from taking ad- who, as an all around athlete, is a fan of that Dill would take the time to think of Dill, Peterman and the entire commu- vantage of football in general and the Buffalo Bills her family at this time. nity. You can keep up to date with Jacob the school in particular. Shedlin by visiting www.teamshedlin. district’s “She’s amazing,” Jennifer Shedlin said. Jacob Shedlin com or follow his Facebook page, “Team home- That’s where the second former student “Mrs. Dill is so wonderful to reach out Shedlin, Fighting Cancer with Hope, bound studies program, where a teacher of Dill’s comes in: Nathan Peterman, for- like this to our family. We can’t thank her Faith and Courage.” comes to his home four hours per week. mer Fruit Cove Middle School student enough.”

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Nutrition Check: Starting the Year off SMART By Kristen Hicks Ph.D., RDN, LDN and Paige Chaffin [email protected]

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While in Gainesville, and what was “I have been advertising in The CreekLine Crouch met her husband of 26 the process of since its humble beginnings as a small years, Alan, currently an instructor your success? community newspaper. As in my own at Ribault High School and a former Like most business, the team at The CreekLine member of the United States Ma- women, I was endeavors to build relationships and take rine Corps. Serving in the Marine just busy and focused Photo courtesy Nicole Crouch care of people. I have always felt our two Corps led to 20 years of traveling for on raising my children. I Nicole Crouch with Kekoa organizations are very much alike: small the couple and their two children. felt that I had lost myself business oriented, community-minded, local,” said Nunnery. “I can’t begin to Crouch spent her career mostly somewhere along the way. I was ap- 4. What do you consider your working with private companies and proaching 50 years old and feeling count the number of times I’ve had a greatest accomplishment? customer come into our store and say she retired to Durbin Crossing in St. broken. I say I wanted to be fit before Raising well rounded and successful they saw our ad or read my contributed Johns County. 50. We were empty nesters and I was children. Our daughter is a student article in The CreekLine. That tells me tired and out of shape. I met Joey at at the University of Florida and our Passionate about helping students something. Honestly, I would feel I was Sculptafit and loved what they had to son is in the Marine Corps. Raising somehow missing out or had lost my con- reach their highest potential, in offer women. I started in September them well has always been my main nection with my community if I failed to 2013, Crouch and her husband of 2016 and I’ve lost 100 lbs. in a goal and my life’s focus. Helping run an ad in The CreekLine.” opened a successful tutoring fran- controlled, safe, natural way and by them become well adjusted, good chise in St. Johns, Mathnasium. Going forward, everyone at The eating well. The program tailors to citizens is my greatest accomplish- Feeling called to help the commu- anyone’s needs and fitness level. My CreekLine remains committed to con- ment. I am very proud of them. tinuing the core mission by publishing in- nity through exceptional math help mind and body feel in alignment again for students is work that Crouch is teresting articles about people and events and I have so much more energy to do 5. What do you enjoy doing in your proud to do. Also passionate about in the community. 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America’s National Parks have been traveled out West to visit two of Utah’s yons. They burst forth with fiery blazes. able sandstone creations somehow emit called our greatest national treasure. finest: Arches and Canyonlands. In fact, you almost need sunglasses. excitement, a feeling even children I agree. Trips to any of the 58 parks It’s impossible to ignore the power of grasp. provide dramatic views, unforgettable The town of Moab, Utah makes a good Mother Nature. memo- Next day, I headed toward Dead Horse ries I started at Arches and followed my State Park, on the way to Canyonlands. and fun usual protocol of watching the intro- The overlook offers a majestic view- times. ductory film in the Visitor Center. The ing point 2,000 feet above the goose- one in Arches is, hands down, the best neck bend in the Colorado River. The Florida intro I’ve seen in the national parks. Af- horizon looms 100 miles away, and I offers ter watching, I understood how arches, was overwhelmed by the vastness of three the rarest of geological formations, the rock real estate and inhospitality national develop. Water is the architect and if all of the region. Hard to imagine ancient parks: conditions are perfect, it seeps into cre- Puebloan people ever lived in these Biscayne, vasses and weaknesses in the sandstone, parts. Dry expands and contracts with the weather Tortugas and after centuries, an arch is formed. Further along, I entered the Island in and Ev- Ironically, the same forces that form an the Sky section of Canyonlands and erglades. arch also destroy it. trekked the trail to Mesa Arch, an arch If you spanning 50 feet Photos courtesy Debi Lander The arches are across the mesa’s haven’t View from Mesa Arch in Canyonlands visited, delicate and park edge. It frames a consider a road trip. base, with plenty of lodging options rangers promote castle-like scene. and restaurants. It caters to outdoor the catch phrase, Then, I slowly The state of Utah (13th largest by land types especially those into camping, Don’t bust the and carefully sat area) boasts five National Parks and hiking, biking and rafting. One morn- crust. It’s the down at the top of they rank as some of the most spec- ing, make sure you watch the sunrise blackish stuff you a 500-foot verti- tacular in the country. Last summer, I as it hits the surrounding red rock can- see on the ground, cal cliff and took known as “biologi- in the spellbind- cal soil crust,” and Double Arch ing, sweeping it is essential in panorama. No preventing erosion. This topsoil is so words needed. Go early and soak in the fragile that one step can wipe out years sunrise as it illuminates the arch. of growth — a very important reason to stay on the marked trails. I hiked to more outlooks including the Let us help you and your family be at your best! aptly named Grand Point Overview. 12412 San Jose Blvd., Suite 203 | Jacksonville, FL 32223 Fortunately, you can explore much This section of Canyonlands is reminis- Phone: 904-432-3321 | Fax: 904-432-3324 of Arches by driving and taking short cent of the Grand Canyon, except the www.nautilusbehavioralhealth.com hikes. In the summer, temperatures gorge does not drop quite as deep, and soar. the walls of the canyon are farther from the river. Assessments We Offer Include: Double Arch stands as the largest for- Psychoeducational (IQ & Achievement) mation and its parking area always re- Whether you are looking for landscape ADHD • Gifted • Infant/Toddler Development mains crowded. But, if you see nothing or adventure, the Utah parks won’t Standardized Testing Accommodations else, don’t miss this area. Double Arch disappoint. is massive, on a scale you can’t imagine We Also Offer: Visit www.bylandersea.com to read more Individual and Family Therapy until you stand humbled at its feet. of local travel writer Debi Lander’s stories Educational Groups and Workshops Lisa D. Bailey, Sarah Dew-Reeves, Nearby rests North and South Win- and travel tips. Ph.D. Ph.D. dows and Turret Arch. These immove-

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