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The January 2018 Volume 18 Issue 1 CreekLineA Florida NewsLine Publication page 3 page 6 page 19 page 24 Take 5 Q&A with St. Johns Get to Know . Puzzles County School Board Nicole Crouch Q A member &Beverly Slough The CreekLine St. Augustine welcomes commences 18th year By Martie Thompson - benefiting St. Francis House [email protected] By Angela Higginbotham [email protected] Come one, come all! The Venar- dos Circus is coming to town on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018. The majority of proceeds from ticket sales of the first performance will go to directly to St. Augustine’s own St. Photos courtesy Kevin Venardos Francis House in an effort to spread An interactive pre-show party takes place one hour before show the message of St. Francis and help in time with opportunities to meet the cast, snap selfies and play Photo courtesy Florida NewsLine its current million dollar fundraising “St. Francis House does amazing games. The main event lasts approximately 90 minutes, with a brief Creative director Julie Gerona, marketing rep. Heather intermission. The shows run Wednesday through Sunday for the Seay, editor Martie Thompson, office manager Emily mission. Funds raised will go toward work. We’re proud to be working entire engagement, with multiple showtimes on weekends. Whitehead and original marketing rep. Linda Gay with the very first issue of The CreekLine. payment for a new building, primarily alongside them for this special to be used for children in the area. event,” said Venardos Circus area of the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, founder Kevin Venardos. Many things have changed in NW St. adjacent to the larger venue. Johns County over the past 17 years: we “We are so excited to welcome Venar- dos Circus to St. Augustine and espe- The Venardos Circus is a unique, family have new roads, numerous new resi- “We are the future of the American cially grateful to be the beneficiary of friendly traveling show that will be held dents and a plethora of new businesses Circus, live and in person. We’re keep- the opening night performance,” said at the St. Augustine Amphitheater. The to support the population growth. But ing that tradition of fun alive for a one thing has remained a constant Karen Hensel, assistant director of St. circus will present 17 performances, whole new generation, and pushing — The CreekLine, the area’s original Augustine Society, Inc., which runs St. beginning Jan. 24, 2018 and running the boundaries of their expectations by community newspaper, which still is Francis House. “As the holidays come through Feb.10, 2018. turning ‘big top circus‘ into an inti- delivered to every mailbox in NW St. to a close it is the Created by former Ringling mate, interactive, and theatrical experi- Johns County each month. perfect way to kick e, Bros. ringmaster Kevin e on ence. It’s circus you can feel with your off the New Year and Com Venardos, the Venardos The first issue, with a circulation of heart,” Venardos said. continue the good will Circus wraps world class just 3,500, was delivered in January ome all! 2001. Today, The CreekLine’s reach has of the holiday season c circus acts into a Broadway Tickets are $25 for adult General Admis- expanded along with the population — with this special per- musical style revue. Venardos’ all sion and $15 for youth and seniors. A to encompass an area from Julington formance that will support services for new show features alluring aerialists, $35 V.I.P. experience, which includes Creek to the north, World Golf Village homeless and less fortunate individuals, amazing acrobatics, comedy, juggling, special front row seating, is also available. to the south, and everything in be- families and youth.” daredevils, and performers from around Groups of 15 or more may call (323) tween. The current circulation is more the world. 790-4827 to take advantage of special than 27,000 issues per month, by far Over the past 30 years, St. Francis discounts. For more event information the most of any newspaper in the area. House has saved and changed lives The circus also proudly features its own visit www.venardoscircus.com or visit through the services they provide in magical Big Top tent, an intimate set- The CreekLine has stayed the course www.stfrancisshelter.org to learn more helping the homeless citizens of the ting with seating for only 300 guests. through economic upswings and down- about St. Francis House. community. turns, staying true to its mission to The tent will be set up in the parking bring the good news of NW St. Johns County to its readers — while also supporting local businesses by giving Local golfer them an affordable advertising forum to reach local residents. It is through this memorialized at The CreekLine cont. on pg. 19 tournament By NewsLine Staff [email protected] Photo courtesy Shelley Howard Permit No.4 Permit On Nov. 25, the North Florida Junior US Postage Paid US Callahan, FL 32011 Callahan, More than 70 golfers teed up at the Connor “Peanut Dzion” Memorial Golf Tournament. Presorted Standard Golf Foundation hosted the inaugural Connor Dzion Memorial Golf Tourna- interstate accident on Sept. 4, 1017. nament and buffet dinner following. ment at Slammer & Squire in honor Dzion graduated magna cum laude and Connor’s brother, Colin Dzion, won of Connor Dzion, an 18-year-old lettered in varsity golf. More than 70 the putting challenge, coming within Creekside High School graduate who golfers joined Dzion’s mother, Melissa, three inches of the hole. was tragically killed in a 26-vehicle and other family members for the tour- Florida NewsLine Florida 12443 San Jose Ste. 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