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SERVING THE NORTHWEST ST. JOHNS COUNTY COMMUNITY SINCE 2001 M EMBER OF THE RT PUBLISHING GROUP OF COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS Volume 11, Issue 11 Visit our online edition at www.thecreekline.com November 2011 Sarah Bailey starts new preservation Special Trick or Treat for mission; seeks community members Pacetti Bay student By Karl Kennell By Karl Kennell She outlined the forces that of ﬂ owers and are attacking these watersheds, a balloon with things such as septic tanks, ag- welcome home gressive development invasion given to her and extreme recreational activi- by the PTSO of ties. Her plan is to gather people Pacetti Middle together to expand awareness School, Stepha- of the problems and develop ef- nie’s mother, forts to pressure these areas and “Milo” as her mitigate damage already done. friends call her, As a result she has formed quietly followed the Julington-Durbin Creeks PBMS Principal Conservation Foundation or Sue Sparkman J-DCCF. The foundation has the into the class. mission of “being dedicated to Sparkman then the conservation of its water announced that resources, shore and water habi- Stephanie Mitchell with her mom, Milette Herring. a special visitor tats, recreational uses, and its Halloween came to Pacetti had arrived. As After recently turning 84, the most remarkable and special Bay Middle School (PBMS) in Stephanie turned her head to most people don’t strike out natural features in Florida.” surrounding watersheds.” This foundation is modeled on a very World Golf Village with a spe- look toward the special visitor, on a new mission—yet that is Her mission now is to bring cial Trick or Treat as a special her eyes became big and bright exactly what Sarah Bailey has successful foundation formed public awareness and care to in Sanibel-Captiva, Florida. surprise guest came to teacher with excitement as she saw her done. She is not sitting idly those natural blessings. For Kenneth Ballard’s sixth grade mom. by resting on her laurels as St. Following their example, Bailey years Julington Creek, Durbin world history class. The happy Her grandfather Jerome Johns County Commissioner wants to work to identify the Creek, the Peninsula and Twelve shock and surprise couldn’t be Glass, himself an Army veteran from 1984 to 1992 or having a problems, create a plan and ac- Mile Swamp have been under held back by student Stephanie who served in Vietnam, with notable history in Florida State cess resources for preservation. constant pressure from the Mitchell as her mother walked his wife Blanche had arranged agriculture. She was named the “Many grants for preserva- burgeoning development and into the class. Her mother, the surprise Trick or Treat visit. Woman of the Year in Agricul- tion go by the wayside for lack growth of both Duval and St. unknown to Stephanie, had just Their surprise treat for their ture for the State of Florida in of pursuit,” she says. Johns counties. At a recent returned from duty in Iraq and granddaughter was a resound- 1993. An avid horsewoman, she She describes herself by Third Thursday Lecture hosted Korea. ing success—not only was she has journeyed trails throughout saying, “I’m not a professional by the Mandarin Historical So- surprised, but Ballard’s entire Florida and seen some remark- but just an individual with a Senior Airman Milette Her- ciety at the Mandarin Commu- ring has just completed her last class was excited! The excite- able scenery. nity Center, she summarized to passionate interest in this ef- fort.” duty tours, after spending 13 ment built and ﬂ owed out into Yet she says, “Northeast the audience her new mission to years in the United States Air Florida is blessed with some of preserve these natural resources. Sarah Bailey cont on pg. 8 Force. 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Clarifi cation: Do you have community or club news you would As a clarifi cation of the article What’s New like included in The CreeekLine? which was published in the Then contact Martie Thompson at: Ocbtober 2011 issue of The Community Happenings [email protected] or 886-4919. CreekLine entitled “CDDs in St. Johns County mean big dollars and big business,” Creekside High School Ath- Cash prizes will be awarded to Golf Village. Men, women, teens mention was made of the letic Booster Club’s latest fund- the fi rst, second and third place and children will be modeling management of Commu- raiser, Creekside’s Amazing Race teams. Teams are still being the latest fashions from Jones nity Development Districts. RT Publishing, Inc. and Festival, will be held on formed! The Festival, featuring New York, Hartstrings, Men’s The CreekLine Saturday, November 19 begin- live music, food, and fun will Wearhouse, Panama Hat Com- It was not clearly stated that ning at 10:00 a.m. Patterned af- be held at the school from 2:00 pany, Saks 5th Avenue – Off 5th St. Johns County manages The Ocean Breeze ter the reality show “The Amaz- p.m. until 6:00 p.m. For more and Rochelle’s. There will be a special taxing districts in the Mandarin NewsLine ing Race,” the event will feature information, please visit www. fabulous silent auction featuring county, as opposed to direct Players Journal teams of four completing creeksideknights.com cruises, artwork and gift cer- management of Community mental and physical challenges tifi cates in addition to a $5,000 Development Districts by the Publisher Rebecca Taus at various locations throughout Two high schools join their raffl e. A gourmet lunch will be county. [email protected] St. Johns County. The team with drama programs together served. Tickets are $35 each. For We regret the possible Editor Martie Thompson the shortest amount of time, at to produce the classic musi- further information and to pur- confusion. the fi nal check in, possessing all cal, Les Miserables, based on chase tickets, please call 829- [email protected] required documents, will be the the novel by Victor Hugo and 5516. Corporate sponsorship is Advertising Sales, Linda Gay winner. Each team must have welcome. of his or her belief system. To with music by Claude-Michel register for the workshop and to [email protected] at least one team member 25 Schonberg and lyrics by Her- years or older to be the des- request care services, please call Advertising Sales, Josh Allen bert Kretzmer and Alain Bou- “Caring for the Caregiver” 807-1225 by November 15. ignated driver. You may have blil. The musical is produced Family Caregiving Workshop [email protected] more than one person on your by special arrangement with will be held on Friday, Novem- Graphic Design, team 25 years or older but only Music Theatre International and ber 18 at the David A. Stein NAS Jacksonville Skin and Scuba Diving Club meets at 7:00 Brittany Lehman one designated driver per team. is rated PG. The Ponte Vedra Jewish Community Alliance on All team members must be high High School Theatre directed the Ed Parker Jewish Commu- p.m. on the fi rst Wednesday of [email protected] school age or older and they do by Randall Adkison and Nease nity Campus, located at 8505 each month at the Ramada Inn, RT Publishing, Inc. not need to attend Creekside, High School Drama directed by San Jose Boulevard. Caregiving located at 3130 Hartley Road 12443 San Jose Boulevard but they must have a driver’s Laura Adkison, join a cast of 50 often can be a lonely, exhaust- in Mandarin. The club is open Suite 403 license or school ID with them students. Performances will be ing and frustrating role; but it to all divers and those who Jacksonville, FL 32223 at all times during the race. held at Ponte Vedra High School also can be fi lled with delight are interested in diving. For Ph: 904-886-4919 on November 10, 11 and 12. and satisfaction. This workshop more information, please visit Letters to the Evening shows are at 7:00 p.m. gives family caregivers the www.nasjaxscubadivers.org or on all three nights, and there practical information they need contact the club president, Dave Editor policy will be a 1:00 p.m. matinee on to help take care of themselves Martin at 413-8773. Saturday. Tickets are $10 and and their loved ones, as well as At RT Publishing we The CreekLine Community Newspaper is can be purchased in advance giving them an opportunity to The MOMS Club of St. a free monthly publication distributed via bulk welcome Letters to the Editor. mail to homes and businesses in NW St. Johns from a cast member and will be network with fellow caregivers. Augustine North invites moms County. Submission of articles and photographs We request they be no more and their children living in are received by mail or email, although email sold at the door. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. to [email protected] is preferred. than 250 words. All letters and the program will be held the 32092 or 32095 zip codes The writers’ opinions do not necessarily reflect must include writer’s name, the opinion of RT Publishing, Inc. Advertising Tickets are on sale now for from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. including the County Road 210 Rates are available by request. address, and telephone num- RT Publishing, Inc. is not responsible the St. Gerard Campus 29th Complimentary care services are corridor to see what all the for advertisement content or accuracy of ber. Only the name will be information provided by its advertisers. Nor annual Fashion Show and Silent available for loved ones during excitement is about! We meet does RT Publishing, Inc. endorse any of the published. E-mail to editor@ products or services included in this publication. Auction to be held on Saturday, the workshop. As with all “Car- once a month to plan our ac- RT Publishing, Inc. reserves the right to refuse rtpublishinginc.com. Anony- tivities for the month ahead and advertisement or copy from any advertiser. December 10, 2011 from 12:00 ing for the Caregiver” work- All rights are reserved and no portion of this mously sent letters will not shops, attendance at this event our meetings and activities are publication may be copied without the express be published. noon to 3:00 p.m. at the Renais- written consent of the publisher. © 2011. sance Hotel and Resort at World is open to anyone, regardless What’s New cont. on pg 4

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Thank you for all who of the game, taking aggressive way. The county is focused on 904-665-0005 participated in the 2012 county cost cutting measures dur- diversifying our local economy www.preddylaw.com budget process. It was critical ing the 2007 budget year and without jeopardizing our quality for the county commissioners each year thereafter. During of life. It has been a long fi ve 6DQ-RVH%OYG6XLWH to hear about the priorities of the same time, the county has years and we still have work -XVWQRUWKRIWKH-XOLQJWRQ&UHHN%ULGJH The hiring of an attorney is an important decision that should not be based solely on advertisements. the community and for people made real progress to streamline to do, but St. Johns County is %HIRUH\RXGHFLGHDVNXVWRVHQG\RXIUHHZULWWHQLQIRUPDWLRQDERXWRXUTXDOL¿FDWLRQVDQGH[SHULHQFH in the community to hear each our permitting process to be moving in the right direction. other. In the end, the county more economically competi- That is good for all of us. ARE YOUR INSURANCE RATES INCREASING? adopted a fi scally responsible tive and has continued to invest Please do not hesitate to budget that balanced many in essentials like road right of contact me at 209-0301. Don’t let “Big Insurance” keep us on needs and values of the commu- the sideline! nity. It also allows the county to What’s New cont. from pg 3 move forward with the upgrade to our Emergency Communica- during the day, when at-home the Project Lap Blanket cro- VA RSIT Y tion System. mothers need support most. Of chet group at the Bartram Trail The budget gap was closed course, children are welcome at Branch Library on Monday, No- all of our meetings and activi- vember 14, Tuesday, November INSURANCE, INC. this year by cutting costs and Serving Mandarin an increase of less than 2 per- ties. Activities are scheduled for 22, and Monday, November 28 Since 1990 cent in county property taxes almost every weekday of the from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. 268-6365 after four years of reductions. month and moms may attend The group will crochet or knit #761Ŗ*1/'Ŗ$75+0'55Ŗ.+(' The county is now approaching as few or as many activities as blankets for cancer patients at Working hard to win your insurance business. they like. Some of the activities area hospitals. All skill levels the 2004-2005 tax level when WE LOVE COMPETITION! Put us in the game! adjusted for population. we have planned are trips to are welcome. Can’t come to any the zoo, beach and pool days, of the meetings? Pick up the St. Johns County continues story time at the library and crochet pattern at the Reference to grow despite the economic playgroups at members’ homes Desk in the library and crochet downturn. We remain a com- and local parks. If you have any the blanket in your spare time. munity of choice. Even in this questions or would like to get Drop off completed blankets downturn, people choose St. more information to join, please and any yarn you’d like to Johns County to live and for e-mail Jenn at sanmoms@ donate during regular library their business investment. We gmail.com or check out our hours. For additional informa- have a reputation as a safe website at website at http://san- tion, please call the Reference community with good schools momsclub.weebly.com. Desk at 827-6960. and an extraordinary quality of life. It was important that the commissioners hear that the 10 Council on Aging (COA) Tickets for Saint Augustine percent that goes to things like Care Connection volunteers can Ballet’s upcoming production coastal access, libraries, parks help with minor repairs! Over of The Nutcracker are now on and ball fi elds are important to 60? Need a little help fi xing sale. This holiday favorite will Offering investment advisory services as a representative of you in addition to the basic ser- things around the house? Our be performed at Flagler Col- 0156581-00002-00 Prudential Financial Planning Services, a division of Pruco Securities, LLC. vices of courts, roads, drainage minor repairs volunteers are lege Auditorium on December and public safety. The combined ready to assist you. We can re- 16 and 17 at 7:00 p.m. and every month 7:30 p.m. at the millage rate set by the county place light bulbs, adjust ceiling on Sunday, December 18 at St. Augustine Yacht Club near is about 40 percent of county- fans, install grab bars, replace 2:00p.m. Online tickets are the St. Augustine Lighthouse. wide property tax bills. screens and screen doors and available at www.saintau- The fl otilla is always looking for new members, particularly Several years ago, the much more. Please call COA gustineballet.com or by con- Care Connection at 209-3649 tacting tickets@saintaugustine- those who own aircraft, boats county started building a bridge and have radio equipment and to a better economic time. and visit our website at www. ballet.com. coasjc.com. skills. If you are interested, s4AX0REPARATION Some thought it would last please contact Vic Aquino at The United States Coast one to two years, others four 460-0243. s4AX0LANNING to fi ve. 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Intelligence Led Policing scene technicians. Following the enforcement and public safety ILP model they should be going agencies, the FBI and Homeland The Neighborhoods of Last month I wrote about upstream to see who is throw- Security is now policy rather crime prevention and how ing the bodies in the river. This than an informal practice. World Golf Village important citizen involvement is a very simple example of ILP, Here is another example can be in helping to keep our but is conceptually right. Rather of how the system can work. Tim Hutchison neighborhoods throughout the than just investigating crimes A couple of convenience store Regional Manager county safe. This month I want after they occur, we now have robberies are reported to our to share about how our offi ce a system to gather information offi ce and thoroughly investi- and the tools to analyze what Deborah Alley Kathy Mayfield is initiating innovative proce- gated. The ILP unit also has data Licensed Property Manager Licensed Property Manager dures to more eff ectively use we have to do to prevent them about similar crimes in Clay and our deputies and other resources from happening. Flagler Counties as well as in St. to prevent crime and become By the very nature of this Augustine Beach. The analysts Diane Hartman Laura Qualantone an even more proactive law initiative I cannot share a great determine a predictable pattern Licensed Property Manager Licensed Property Manager enforcement agency. Its called deal of specifi c information and time frame and the next ϰϳϱtĞƐƚdŽǁŶWůĂĐĞͲ^ƚ͘ƵŐƵƐƟŶĞ͕&>ϯϮϬϵϮ Intelligence Led Policing (ILP). but wish to give you a thumb- time cops are waiting to catch a It is collecting information nail overview. The key to ILP perpetrator red handed. 904-940-1002 from many sources to identify is collecting information that The intelligence we use is and understand where criminal can be analyzed in ways that gathered from many sources activity or civil disobedience is can lead to putting the best and including from you, our Julington Creek Plantation most likely to occur and in what resources in the right place at citizens. We need you to report time frame and then making the right time to prevent a crime suspicious activity even if you Rich Curran-Kelley, CAM command decisions to intervene or threat to public safety. This choose to remain anonymous. Regional Manager and eradicate such situations is really nothing new. When I It may be just the information before any harm can happen. It was a rookie many years ago, we need as a piece of the puzzle Dottie Kriner Jean Wright is very much like the business we were putting push pins on that will identify and prevent a Licensed Property Manager Licensed Property Manager model of risk assessment and a map to identify where crimes more serious crime. risk management. had occurred and were able to Our new initiative also has 1637 Racetrack Road #206 - St. Johns, Florida 32259 Intelligence Led Policing identify problem areas where built in safeguards to protect 904-880-8796 originated in the United King- our police presence should be privacy. Intelligence in the con- New Office! dom and was brought to the increased. Now new technology text of law enforcement has less United States by Jerry Rad- allows us to gather information to do with the methods of infor- cliff e, professor and chair of the from many sources in a cen- mation collection and more to Department of Criminal Justice tral location and use software do about how the information is at Temple University in Phila- programs and specially trained used. The information collected delphia where he is also director personnel to quickly determine can only become intelligence “Our job is to help Boards of Directors of the Center of Security and areas for intervention. This when it is combined with data Crime Science. Dr. Radcliff e is incorporated into our con- from other sources and histori- successfully manage their Associations” sites a simple scenario to help tinuous process of planning to cal models and then is analyzed explain the concept. Deputies refl ect community problems by experienced professionals. are standing by a river and bod- and issues. Information sharing When properly applied in this Letter to the Editor ies are fl oating down every day. between our various divisions, way the concept should raise no Every day the offi cers collect St. Augustine and St. Augustine concern related to civil liberties. Dear Editor: Units, as the case may be, have primarily been used to provide the bodies and call in the crime Beach police, other regional law Again I thank you for tak- I want to thank this paper neighborhoods without a formal ing the time to read my column for their commitment to keep- HOA or CDD a way to upgrade and if you have any questions ing the community current on Jim Taylor provides infrastructure. The most com- or concerns about St. Johns events and issues. It is a great TaylorMade Solutions mon uses of those districts in County law enforcement to deal to ask for a free paper that St. Johns County have been Managerial Accounting Services please email me at dshoar@ is delivered in our mail boxes to pave private dirt roads or Over 30 years experience sjso.org. each month. Thank you for all Personal & Business you do for our communities. install street lights. The county Income Tax Preparation You are currently running does act as the board for those Former Internal Revenue Agent & Lic. to practice before the IRS a series on CDDs which I read districts to install, maintain and repair infrastructure for neigh- QuickBooks® Set-Up, Training & Support The CreekLine with interest. In the October article by a borhoods that initiated them Year End is fast approaching. Call me now to review your 886-4919 and fund their operation. Other QuickBooks setup, financials and year-end payroll & 1099s. contributing writer, there was reference to the County man- Special Districts in the county Excel® Spreadsheet Design, Training, & Support NW St. Johns County’s aging two Community Devel- including Soil and Water Con- opment Districts. As a com- servation, Anastasia Island Mos- Call me at 904-705-1692 or [email protected] Community Newspaper quito Control, Airport Authority tailor-made missioner representing all the to discuss how I can provide Solutions for You. citizens in St. Johns County, I were formed diff erently and wanted to clarify that St. Johns have the ability to set their own County does not manage any millage rate, budget. Community Development Dis- Thank you for your consis- tricts or CDDs. tent work and for serving the CDDs are one type of spe- communities of NW St. Johns cial taxing districts provided for County and helping to keep us by Florida Statute. The county informed through contributing does have several special tax- writers. ing districts that were formed by the County at the request Cyndi Stevenson of residents. Those Municipal St. Johns County Commis- Service Taxing Units or Benefi t sioner, District 1 Flu Precautions The St. Johns County Health Department offers the following tips to avoid spreading the fl u: • Cough/sneeze into your elbow, sleeve or a disposable tissue. • Wash your hands well and often. • Stay home if you are sick (at least 24 hours after fever is gone). • Take time to get vaccinated! • Individuals experiencing cough, fever and fatigue, possibly along with diarrhea and vomiting should contact their health care provider. For more information, please visit www.StJohnsCHD.org www.thecreekline.com • November 2011 • The CreekLine, Page 7 Julington Creek Plantation CDD report By Contributing Writer Sam Lansdale, Supervisor, Julington Creek Plantation Community Development District Veterans’ Sunset What if government was forced to do less with less, Celebration instead of doing more with less? Recently, the St. Johns County Commission voted to raise taxes Veterans Park upon its residents. That body has done this at a time when the tax payers are being forced to cope November 10• 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. with low property values, underwater mortgages, high foreclo- Liberty Pines Academy Chorus sure rates, high unemployment, Bartram Trail ROTC Color Guard higher living expenses and no raises. Instead of adjusting tax Fruit Cove Middle Jazz Band rates, they could have reduced and you can join at any time. ion and in no way constitutes Key Note Speaker, Brigadier General Joe Balskus operating expenses to meet JCP will be having a “Thank nor implies District opinion, the critical situations of their a Veteran” Ceremony in front of endorsement, sponsorship or Don’t miss this community event! constituents; however, this body the Recreation Center on No- viewpoint. The views expressed has decided to force taxpayers vember 10 at 7:00 p.m. I en- may or may not be shared by to accept the county’s view of courage you to sign up for free the other JCP CDD Supervisors. austerity. The JCP CDD should email alerts at www.jcpcdd.org not follow this example. to receive e-mail reminders of Editor’s Note: The CreekLine Did you know the shopping upcoming events and programs. is appreciative that Supervisor center at Race Track Road and We work for you and I Lansdale approached us and Flora Branch Boulevard and encourage you to attend the off ered to write a column for us certain other businesses in the meetings and voice your con- to share with our readers. The JCP area also pay CDD assess- cerns or opinions on how we are CreekLine is, and has always ments? That’s because they are conducting your business. The been, agreeable to publishing within the JCP CDD boundary. next JCP CDD meetings will take columns penned by our elected Did you know, for example, that place on November 8, 2011 and offi cials so that they may com- one particular business pays December 13, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. municate directly with our about $200,000 per year in CDD at the JCP Recreation Center. readers, their constituents. Any assessments, which happens to Feel free to contact me day or questions or requests for ad- be 126 percent higher than their night via e-mail (SLansdale@ ditional public servant columns property taxes? There are nearby jcpcdd.org) or phone (509-4902). may be directed to editor@ businesses outside the JCP CDD This article is my opin- thecreekline.com. that pay no such fees. I have often wondered if those fees place businesses within the CDD at a competitive disadvantage and if it aff ects the type and amount of businesses from locating to our community, aff ecting our nearby You’re shopping options. Do you have an opinion on this topic? I Invited! RAND OPENING! would welcome your comments. At the last CDD meeting G some JCP CDD Supervisors suggested increasing CDD employee salaries in 2012. I have suggested we continue to focus on reducing expenses and/or increasing user fees. I submitted a 20 point plan that outlines many diff erent ways to reduce expenses, but it has not received much traction. Did you know the CDD general manager’s salary has increased about 117 percent in six years? In my opinion, many of the CDD personnel are currently adequately paid and have received generous raises and bonuses in recent years. What is your opinion on the salary increases? The JCP CDD still provides a host of activities that may interest you this winter. The tennis staff will be hosting a holiday camp for ages fi ve through 13 and will run two weeks from December 19 through 22 and December 26 through 29 from Southwood Village 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Also, tennis will begin cardio tennis clinics this fall, focusing AT WESTMINSTER WOODS on movement and agility on Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. un- ON JULINGTON CREEK til 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Salsa and country line dancing classes 25 State Road 13, Jacksonville will continue through November Tuesday, November 29, 2011 2:00PM to 6:00PM Refreshments will be served. Discover Call 904-287-7300 for more information. Active Living!

Give Thanks! Page 8, The CreekLine • November 2011 • www.thecreekline.com Spirit statue dedicated at Sheriff ’s Offi ce thanked those who tional funds in order to pur- participated in chase the statue. raising the funds “Spirit” was delivered earlier for the statue and this year and when Montoro especially recog- observed the statue standing nized a St. Johns proudly in front of the Sheriff ’s County man who Offi ce, he approached Sheriff contributed the Shoar with several other ideas lion’s share of the that he off ered to fund. A gran- cost. Joe Montoro ite slab, with room for 56 names was presented an that would recognize all of the appreciation plaque Sheriff ’s Offi ce K-9s, their years for his generous of service and their handler, was A bronze statue to com- contribution. purchased. memorate and memorialize This isn’t the fi rst time The granite slab, containing the hard work of the K-9 of- that Montoro has assisted the the 15 names currently being fi cers and their handlers was Sheriff ’s Offi ce with his gener- honored was placed next to dedicated in mid-October at the osity. He was the donor of K-9 the statue at the ceremony. The Memorial Courtyard in front of “Bravo,” the Sheriff ’s Offi ce fi rst second is when a K-9 retires or the St. Johns County Sheriff ’s bomb detection dog. When he is lost in the line-of-duty, the Offi ce. The German shepherd learned that a committee was handler will receive an engraved named Spirit, as in the spirit formed to raise funds for the marker to remember his partner. of truth, honor and justice, K-9 recognition project and Some of those were honored in proudly stands guard in front at the time the committee had October and in the future will of the Sheriff ’s Offi ce. raised one fi fth of the monies, be awarded at a ceremony. Sheriff David Shoar he wrote a check for the addi-

The need for informed civic participation By Contributing Writer James A. Lee, Peer Teacher Evaluator, St. Johns County School District At the 2009 National Con- to the shallow biased rants of source. To this end I commend ference on Citizenship, United television news, talk radio and The CreekLine. Over the next States Supreme Court Justice the blogosphere. Furthermore, several issues, the editor will be Antonin Scalia was asked if he we are doing little to rectify this printing sections of the Con- believed that America should condition. We are satisfi ed be- stitution and the Bill of Rights. be doing more to increase civic ing told what to think and how I encourage you to read it and participation. His initial re- to act without questioning the question it and to question sponse - a blunt “No” - took bully pulpits. those who tout it for their own the audience by surprise. He I suggest we heed Justice interests. Then, discuss it with followed with a simple and your family, with your friends Sarah Bailey cont from pg. 1 Scalia’s warning by responding her by calling 287-1763. She yet profound explanation that with two simple actions; one, and with your colleagues. America should, instead, do She is looking for other extended an open invitation to read and two, ask questions. Sure, I know this sounds individuals who are willing to come talk with any group that more to increase informed civic Being constantly overwhelmed corny, but that’s the very prob- participation. come forward and help preserve is interested in learning more with information, though, how lem Scalia was exposing. We our creeks. She says the plan is about the creeks and the Juling- Scalia exposed a seri- do we fi nd time in our busy- must stop relying on others to for two annual meetings with ton-Durbin Creeks Conservation ous condition in the Ameri- ness to read and to know what tell us what to think and how committees formed to meet on a Foundation. After all, what bet- can citizenry. Simply put, too information can be trusted? to act and to give rebirth to more regular basis. ter way to start something than many people are ill-prepared As any good student knows, the American democratic spirit by having a person with years to adequately fulfi ll the duties of being truly informed, active If you see yourself joining when the secondary source is Sarah Bailey as she strikes out of experience and commitment as citizens. We too willingly questionable, go to the primary citizens. begin the journey? submit, in thought and deed, on this mission, you can reach Constitution for the United States of America We the People of the United to the whole Number of free [Modifi ed by Amendment XVII], or when he shall exercise the Returns and Qualifi cations of States, in Order to form a more Persons, including those bound for six Years; and each Senator Offi ce of President of the United its own Members, and a Major- perfect Union, establish Jus- to Service for a Term of Years, shall have one Vote. States. ity of each shall constitute a tice, insure domestic Tranquil- and excluding Indians not taxed, Immediately after they shall The Senate shall have the Quorum to do Business; but a ity, provide for the common three fi fths of all other Persons be assembled in Consequence sole Power to try all Impeach- smaller Number may adjourn defence, promote the general [Modifi ed by Amendment XIV]. of the fi rst Election, they shall ments. When sitting for that from day to day, and may be Welfare, and secure the Bless- The actual Enumeration shall be be divided as equally as may be Purpose, they shall be on Oath authorized to compel the At- ings of Liberty to ourselves and made within three Years after into three Classes. The Seats of or Affi rmation. When the Presi- tendance of absent Members, in our Posterity, do ordain and the fi rst Meeting of the Con- the Senators of the fi rst Class dent of the United States is tried, such Manner, and under such establish this Constitution for gress of the United States, and shall be vacated at the Expira- the Chief Justice shall preside: Penalties as each House may the United States of America. within every subsequent Term tion of the second Year, of the And no Person shall be con- provide. Article. I. of ten Years, in such Manner as second Class at the Expiration victed without the Concurrence Each House may determine Section. 1. All legislative they shall by Law direct. The of the fourth Year, and of the of two thirds of the Members the Rules of its Proceedings, Powers herein granted shall Number of Representatives shall third Class at the Expiration present. punish its Members for disor- be vested in a Congress of the not exceed one for every thirty of the sixth Year, so that one Judgment in Cases of derly Behaviour, and, with the United States, which shall con- Thousand, but each State shall third may be chosen every Impeachment shall not extend Concurrence of two thirds, expel sist of a Senate and House of have at Least one Representa- second Year; and if Vacan- further than to removal from a Member. Representatives. tive; and until such enumera- cies happen by Resignation, or Offi ce, and disqualifi cation to Each House shall keep a Section. 2. The House of tion shall be made, the State otherwise, during the Recess hold and enjoy any Offi ce of Journal of its Proceedings, and Representatives shall be com- of New Hampshire shall be of the Legislature of any State, honor, Trust or Profi t under from time to time publish the posed of Members chosen every entitled to chuse three, Mas- the Executive thereof may make the United States: but the Party same, excepting such Parts as second Year by the People of the sachusetts eight, Rhode-Island temporary Appointments until convicted shall nevertheless be may in their Judgment require several States, and the Elec- and Providence Plantations one, the next Meeting of the Legisla- liable and subject to Indictment, Secrecy; and the Yeas and Nays tors in each State shall have Connecticut fi ve, New-York six, ture, which shall then fi ll such Trial, Judgment and Punish- of the Members of either House New Jersey four, Pennsylvania the Qualifi cations requisite for Vacancies [Modifi ed by Amend- ment, according to Law. on any question shall, at the Electors of the most numerous eight, Delaware one, Maryland ment XVII]. Section. 4.The Times, Places Desire of one fi fth of those Pres- Branch of the State Legislature. six, Virginia ten, North Carolina No Person shall be a Sena- and Manner of holding Elec- ent, be entered on the Journal. fi ve, South Carolina fi ve, and No Person shall be a Repre- tor who shall not have attained tions for Senators and Repre- Neither House, during the Georgia three. sentative who shall not have at- to the Age of thirty Years, and sentatives, shall be prescribed Session of Congress, shall, with- tained to the Age of twenty fi ve When vacancies happen in been nine Years a Citizen of the in each State by the Legislature out the Consent of the other, ad- Years, and been seven Years a the Representation from any United States, and who shall thereof; but the Congress may at journ for more than three days, Citizen of the United States, and State, the Executive Authority not, when elected, be an Inhab- any time by Law make or alter nor to any other Place than that who shall not, when elected, be thereof shall issue Writs of Elec- itant of that State for which he such Regulations, except as to in which the two Houses shall an Inhabitant of that State in tion to fi ll such Vacancies. shall be chosen. the Places of chusing Senators. be sitting. which he shall be chosen. The House of Representa- The Vice President of the The Congress shall assemble Representatives and di- tives shall chuse their Speaker United States shall be President at least once in every Year, and other Offi cers; and shall of the Senate, but shall have and such Meeting shall be on As a community service, The rect Taxes shall be apportioned CreekLine Community Newspaper will have the sole Power of Im- no Vote, unless they be equally the fi rst Monday in December among the several States be publishing the Constitution for which may be included within peachment. divided. [Modifi ed by Amendment XX], Section. 3.The Senate of the the United States in its entirety over this Union, according to their The Senate shall chuse unless they shall by Law ap- the next several issues. respective Numbers, which United States shall be composed their other Offi cers, and also a point a diff erent Day. shall be determined by adding of two Senators from each State, President pro tempore, in the Section. 5.Each House shall Please check back next month for the chosen by the Legislature thereof Absence of the Vice President, be the Judge of the Elections, continuation. www.thecreekline.com • November 2011 • The CreekLine, Page 9 Tina P. Fernandez, CPA, PL www.tpfcpa.com 904-287-2195 Over 30 Years Experience Taxing Issues Have Confidence in Your Tax Preparation & Planning. Allow Me to Assist You. By Contributing Writer Dennis W. Hollingsworth, 3HUVRQDOL]HG7D[3UHSDUDWLRQDQG3ODQQLQJ CFC, St. Johns County Tax Collector 6LPSOH,QFRUSRUDWLRQVDQG//&)RUPDWLRQV %RRNNHHSLQJDQG&RQVXOWLQJ6HUYLFHV )LQDQFLDO6WDWHPHQW3UHSDUDWLRQ6HUYLFHV Beginning Tuesday No- possible to determine eligibility vember 1, St. Johns County for the Homestead Tax Defer- Visit www.tpfcpa.com for informative news property owners found their ral per Chapter 197.253, Florida tax bills in the mailbox as the Statutes. and Tax Savings Tips. 2011 tax season began. This Florida Statute Chapter 197 Serving the Accounting Needs of Individuals and includes bills for real estate, allows taxpayers to prepay their tangible personal property, Small Businesses by Providing Quality Service at Competitive Rates. taxes via an installment pay- railroad and non ad-valorem ment plan for each tax notice assessments. Total taxes to be with taxes estimated to be more Five easy ways to pay your collected are $342,183,959. This than $100. Participants enrolled is a decrease of $7,749,804.36 in the 2011 installment plan tax bill compared to the 2010 tax roll of will receive their third quarterly pam sather $379,612,844.53. installment tax bill in December. Would you prefer to pay process the transaction; this of- Although all tax bills be- This option is no longer avail- watch Pam’s your taxes at your leisure? fi ce does not retain any portion come due November 1, 2011, able for the 2011 taxes unless Would you like to pay your of the fee. they are payable through March already enrolled in the install- design segments taxes without having to get Anyone who prefers per- 31, 2012, without incurring a ment plan. Application for the out of your car? Or at home, sonalized service is welcome to penalty. 2012 tax year must be made on in your pajamas? St. Johns visit any of the Tax Collector’s Property owners have the with the Tax Collector’s offi ce County Tax Collector Dennis fi ve offi ces. All of the locations opportunity to pay their tax prior to May 1, 2012, with the W. Hollingsworth, CFC, in an are open Monday through Fri- bills over the next several fi rst payment due no later than First Coast eff ort to make paying your tax day, 8:30 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. The months, but the greatest sav- June 30, 2012. bill as convenient as possible, St. Augustine main offi ce is also ings can be realized by those In addition to the mail- Living off ers several diff erent options open till 6:00 p.m. every Friday. who opt to pay their bills in ings sent to property owners, sure to suit the needs, schedules The main offi ce in St. Augustine November when they can get a 39,367 payment notices were 11:00 am and preferences of all St. Johns also will be open on Saturday, 4 percent discount. The amount sent to mortgage companies County residents. November 26 from 8:30 a.m. of the discount decreases by with Escrow Accounts totaling The most tried and true until 12:00 noon. Please note 1 percent every month until $121,558,631.32. If you have method of payment is the that the branch offi ces will be March 2012 when bills must be an escrow account, you should United States mail. Simply closed on this day. All locations paid and no discount is applied, be receiving an “information place your tax bill with the will be closed Thursday, Novem- per Florida Statute 197. only” notice detailing your tax proper payment (personal check, ber 24 and Friday, November 25 There are various methods status and stating, “This is not cashier’s check or money order) in observance of the Thanksgiv- of payment available to St. a bill-do not pay- your bill has the right color in the return envelope sent with ing holiday. Johns County property owners. been forwarded to your escrow the bill. Please write your prop- For your added conve- The most popular method is the agent.” WKH¿UVWWLPH erty parcel number on the check nience, we have a drop box for United States mail. There is also Please note that the Tax and place a fi rst-class stamp on payment by check only on the an online payment option to Collector’s offi ce is responsible paint the envelope. east side of the St. Augustine property owners with internet for collecting, investing and With online credit card pay- location. No cash collected in service and a credit card. Access distributing tax revenue. Any carpet ment increasing due to conve- the drop box or by curbside the St. Johns County Tax Col- questions regarding homestead nience, the Tax Collector’s offi ce service, please! lector website at www.sjctax.us exemptions and assessment dis- hardwood off ers an online payment service As a courtesy to the resi- and follow the prompts for pay- putes should be addressed to the to residents with Internet access dents of St. Johns County, the ment. Please note that a conve- Property Appraiser. Any ques- tile and a credit card. Access the Tax Collector will off er limited nience fee set by the credit card tions regarding the individual St. Johns County Tax Collec- curbside service for tax collec- companies is associated with taxing authorities’ millage rates tor’s website, www.sjctax.us and tion at the main offi ce location, this service; however, the Tax listed on your bill should be follow the prompts for payment. 4030 Lewis Speedway during Collector’s offi ce does not retain addressed to those individual Please note that a convenience the last few days of the four any portion of this fee. authorities. fee is associated with this percent discount collection pe- Anyone unable to pay If you have questions, com- service. The convenience fee is riod. Please check our website, their homestead property taxes ments or suggestions regarding collected by and transmitted to www.sjctax.us for the specifi c should contact the St. Johns the operation of the St. Johns the credit card companies that dates and times. County Tax Collector as early as County Tax Collector’s offi ce, i pick paint color. please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected]. 904.466-0370 www.pamsatherstudio.com Computer Classes at the Finding the right family Bartram Trail Branch Library “eBooks for Kindle” The CreekLine Saturday, Nov. 12, 10:05 a.m. 886-4919 Th is class will show you how doctor just got easier. to get an eBook from the library onto your Kindle device. Dr. Levine is dedicated to your family’s health through every stage Bring your Kindle with you! of life. He has served Julington Creek for more than 1213 years and is Don’t have one but thinking ready to provide you with a medical home. of getting one? Come and watch how easy it is! Services include: Sports/school physicals “eBooks for non-Kindle Immunizations eReaders” Well visits for adults and children Saturday, Nov. 12, 10:45 a.m. GYN care Th is class will show you how Coordination of care for chronic conditions to get an eBook from the (diabetes, hypertension, etc.) library onto your Nook or whatever other non-Kindle On-site lab for all blood draws Does your partner complain that you snore eReader you have. If you have or does your partner keep you up at night? Same-day acute both a laptop and an eReader, Do you ever wake up gasping please bring both with you. for air at night? appointments Please contact our office if you are suffering from any or all of the following symptoms Flu Vaccine “eBooks for Phones t4OPSJOH t(&3%BDJESFnVY and Tablets” t%BZUJNFGBUJHVF t&YUFOEFEQBVTFTJO Available Saturday, Nov. 12, 11:30 a.m. t$IBOHFTJOQFSTPOBMJUZCSFBUIJOHBUOJHIU Donald J. 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BTHS Happenings Scrambling seniors By Devyn Fussman, BTHS Student Senior year may be the best in cyberspace. They can also schools that are supposedly year of your life, but it cer- change their admission require- easy to get into are harder now tainly doesn’t start out that way. ments. Florida State University, because of the increasingly high Along with the usual pressures for example, had the same essay number of applicants. Even af- of starting school again, the prompt for years and suddenly ter students have been accepted, fall brings another challenge changed it for the class of 2012. colleges are still keeping track for seniors: college application And that wasn’t the only of their grades and attendance season. thing that changed. Bright records and can revoke their To help them out, BTHS Futures tightened up on its off ers at any time. In addition, held a guidance night on Octo- requirements by stating that to seniors need to apply for hous- ber 3 where guidance counselors receive the Florida Academic ing as soon as possible because Andrew Hurley, Rachel Kusher Scholars Award, students need space is limited. Admissions and Linda Howard informed 100 service hours (formerly offi cers say that the sooner you students and their parents about 75) and to receive the Florida apply, the lower your priority everything they needed to Medallion Scholars Award, number and the better room you know to complete their applica- students need 75 hours (forget. In other words, everything 450-106 State Road 13 N tions. Bartram Trail also hosted merly zero). Some of the seniors college related should be done Publix Center in Fruit Cove college representatives during are rushing to get service hours early. September and October which, during their busiest and most If seniors have any ques- Ph: 230.8881 according to the guidance coun- stressful year yet. tions about colleges or their selors, should be the busiest At this rate, they can’t af- applications, they can visit the 52 Tuscan Way, #202 months for seniors. Florida State ford to get senioritis. Deadlines guidance offi ce or view the Publix Center at International Golf Dr. and SR 16 University, the University of are fast approaching and col- guidance webpage on the BTHS Florida, the University of South leges are raising their academic website from home. Ph: 940.0055 Florida, the University of Ala- standards all the time. Even bama and George Washington University all sent admissions offi cers to speak to students Don’t Just Sit There.... FCTC invites you to invest in about the daunting and often ....waiting tedious process of applying for the future of culinary arts college admission. for the phone to ring! By Contributing Writer Chef Anthony Lowman, CCC, CCE, ACE, First Coast It’s a lot of information to Technical College remember, especially since each Call Linda Gay at school has separate require- As the need for skilled cu- giving back to the next genera- ments. The most important part, The CreekLine linary professionals grows, now tion is what we should all strive counselors stress, is to keep is the time for area restaurants to do. checking the university’s web- to let our readers to cultivate tomorrow’s chefs. Available to individuals at sites and apply early. Colleges Through First Coast Technical least 18 years of age, a high- can close their admissions be- know about YOUR College’s apprenticeship pro- school graduate or equivalent, fore the deadlines if they receive gram, your business can provide the selection, employment and an overwhelming number of business! hands-on culinary expertise in training of apprentices are applicants and it’s not uncom- your own kitchen. without discrimination of race, mon for transcripts to get lost 886-4919 Only through repetitive color, religion, national origin practice coupled with education or gender. can one truly become profi cient Apprentices gain manage- Dr. Tod Northrup in the culinary arts. 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Fellowship Trained (ACFEF). 4QPSUTNFEJDJOFBOE"SUISPTDPQZ Apprenticeship takes ap- #BZMPS$PMMFHFPG.FEJDJOF I only wish more area proximately two years to 904.823.3764 restaurants would participate complete and prepares one for to help the program grow; for ACF certifi ed culinarian (CC) or 4PVUIQBSL#MWE certifi ed sous chef (CSC) status. 4VJUF 4U"VHVTUJOF Enrollment now accepted. NOW OPEN!!! 2009 AWARD +VMJOHUPO$SFFL0óDF For additional information, '4.*SFDPHOJ[FECZ#FDLFST0SUIPQFEJD3FWJFXBTPOFPG got news? UIFi5FO0SUIPQFEJD1SBDUJDFTUP,OPXw #BSUSBN0BLT8BML please contact Anthony Low- 4VJUFt4U+PIOT'- [email protected] man at 547-3323 or Anthony. THE NAME NORTH FLORIDA ATHLETES TRUST TO STAY IN THE GAME [email protected]. Page 16, The CreekLine • November 2011 • www.thecreekline.com Fashion Update Start early – plan great holiday looks now! By Donna Keathley, dkeathley designs Every year my fashion ing of bottoms, make that part front buttoned up it served as friends call me for guidance in simple so it doesn’t compete a wonderful palate for a toned “Concerns about planning their holiday “looks” with the pretty top. My favorite down outfi t – it’s also a perfect and this year they are feeling poet ruffl ed blouse is sleeveless background for your pearls and your drinking more anxious than ever as they so it’s really great to wear when a pretty holiday pin. are watching their pennies. So entertaining at home. I wear a If you need to glam it up water?” my famous mantra is now more bling bracelet and great ear- a bit, here are some easy and timely than ever – Go Shopping rings…my bottom of choice is inexpensive tips. Lose the fl at in your Closet! my best black jeans. That being shoes; put glam in your step by Call the Straight Also our mode of dressing is said I have worn velvet cuff ed wearing a great pair of stilet- Water more relaxed, making the dress shorts with patterned black tos. Maybe you can splurge for answers code parameters diff erent. The hosiery as a more formal look a pair of jeweled heels and put Treatment terms Casual Elegant, Dressy with my top. them with a party-ready purse No high Casual and Smart Casual are the Don’t forget that a white which would make your Little Company explanations identifying proper blouse means you have the op- Black Dress (LBD) over the top! pressure. dress for events on our Holiday portunity to wear some really Pull out your workday suit; turn Jacksonville calendars. dramatic makeup! it into a nighttime head-turner has trusted “What is this ‘casual’ Another great casual idea by adding a sheer blouse or a 262-0197 thing?” one friend asked. is to layer a thin micro-fi ber sequined cami to it. for over With me being a fashioni- black turtleneck under a sleeve- Now make your hair and 20 Years. 3760 sta who is concerned with my less dress. It dresses it down nail appointments; consider a appearance, I tried to fi nd the and looks great with opaque fancy up-do or a simple French middle ground on this one, so hose and little ballet fl ats. A twist for a party ready look. KORI RD. as not to over- or under-dress friend of mine and I discovered Here’s looking at you kid – the occasion. that when she wore her black enjoy another Holiday in Great To make my point, I went cardigan sweater alone with the Style! into my own closet to put together some great looking up Bartram Trail Newcomer’s to date outfi ts for the holidays. Dog Obedience Training So I thought I would share these and Women’s Club update ideas with you Fashionable Marienhof Kennels By Contributing Writer Linda Gomolka, Bartram Trail Newcomer’s and Florida Friends (FFFs) to help s¬'ROUP¬OR¬0RIVATE¬3ESSIONS Women’s Club you get ready early so that you s¬9OUR¬HOME¬OR¬MY¬LOCATION can go to your parties lookin’ s¬"ASIC¬AND¬!DVANCED¬4RAINING¬¬ The Bartram Trail Newcom- $15 wrapped gift exchange. good! er’s and Women’s Club has sev- The deadline for reservations FOR¬!LL¬"REEDS¬OF¬$OGS First, I love a romantic s¬)N¬+ENNEL¬4RAINING¬s¬$AYCARE¬!VAILABLE eral upcoming events happening is Wednesday, November 30. shirt—not your oxford cloth in November and December. Please contact Char Ahlstrom at button down version, but a German Shepherd Puppies On Thursday, November 294-2072 for more information. 287-3934 real lady like number or even Call for availability www.marienhofkennels.com 10, there will a fashion show at “It’s a Wonderful Christmas,” an over the top one (which of the Dress Barn in the St. Au- featuring Michael W. Smith course I own). Most shirts are gustine Premium Outlet Mall. with the Jacksonville Symphony comfortable, as they are not as If you wish to carpool, meet Orchestra, will take place on constricting as other garments. Marion’s of Mandarin in the Food Lion parking lot Tuesday, December 20 at 8:00 Remember to wear them casual- at 9:30 a.m. The fashion show p.m. Tickets are $16 each. Please ly chic by letting the tails hang will begin at 10:30 a.m. Lunch call Kathy Cosnotti for tickets at Wig Boutique out over your bottoms. Speak- Peggy Hawkins, Owner will be on your own. There 230-3329. PrivateP setting for all customers. Wig will be shopping for the rest of The Bartram Trail Newcom- the afternoon with a 3:00 p.m. maintenance,maain products, hats and accessories. er’s and Women’s Club meets the The CreekLine departure time. Please contact second Tuesday of every month ChooseCh a new look for the Holidays! Char Ahlstrom at 294-2072 for at 9:30 a.m. at the Ramada Inn. more information. Our club is a Newcomer’s Club Send us your 904-262-9981 Tuesday, December 6 will as well as a Women’s Club. We 9735-2 Old St. Augustine Road be our annual Christmas party put no time limits on how long community news! (next to Hala Café) and gift exchange. It will be you can be a member with us, 5VFm'SJr4BU held at the University Club in whether you’re a new arrival or [email protected] downtown Jacksonville. The cost lived here all of your life or if New Hair Stylist available, call for appointment. will be $25 for members, which you live within a specifi c region. includes lunch and entertain- You’re welcome to visit three ment. There is an optional events/activities then we ask St. Johns Technical School update that you pay your membership By Contributing Writer Tammy Hardin, Success Coach, St. Johns Technical High School dues and join as a member. In addition to the monthly meet- September has certainly enough to sign jerseys and foot- ation of the new Water Acade- ings, the club has a wide variety been a busy month at St. Johns balls for some of our students my. Additionally, we announced of interest groups. There are Technical High School. Tony and staff . the formation of St. Johns various card groups (bridge and Boselli kicked off the month, On September 22, a past Tech’s fi rst PTO. Thea Lynch canasta); golf, recipe exchange, challenging students to create resident returned to speak to will be this year’s president and special event outings, game written goals for themselves. our students. Glennette Tilley has asked that parents to be on GIVE day, bunko, Mah Jongg, book He reminded students that Turner lived in St. Augustine the lookout for salmon-colored clubs, movie and lunch, a hiking goals should be written down during the civil unrest of the forms containing membership WHERE group and community volunteer somewhere and should not rest ‘60s. Despite the unrest, she information. Please join us in projects. in their minds as mere ideas. recalled wonderful memories supporting and supplementing For membership information He spoke of the hard work and and lessons she learned from curriculum and events. After the YOU or to receive a newsletter, con- dedication required to meet her father who was president of brief meetings, parents traveled tact Vice President of Member- those goals, despite what others Florida Normal and Industrial to each of their child’s class- LIVE! ship Ellen Brenner at 287-2676 may tell them. At the end of College. Turner signed copies room and met with teachers. (email: [email protected]). his talk, Boselli was gracious for each of the students in at- The National Guard Choices tendance of her new book Fort Program is the latest addi- Mose. tion to our school. On two That evening, we held our extended learning Wednesdays fi rst SAC meeting and open per month, National Guard house. Principal King shared the members will work with APPEX school’s vision and direction students on decision making with parents, including the cre- skills. Lunar Phases

Full: November 10 Last Quarter: November 18 New: November 25 First Quarter: December 2 www.thecreekline.com • November 2011 • The CreekLine, Page 17 Nease Happenings Nease Band hosts First Coast Marching Invitational By Brittany Dirks, Nease Student On Saturday, October 22 However, since only eight the Nease “Panther Pride” bands were in attendance, all Marching Band hosted their performed in fi nals competi- fi rst competition known as the tion. First Coast Marching Invita- In between preliminar- tional (FCMI). Students arrived ies and fi nals, there was an promptly at 8:00 a.m. to pre- award ceremony (known as pare for the long day ahead of “retreat”). The high offi cers them and the day would con- of Nease Band, including the sist of various responsibilities drum majors, band captain, such as working concessions, drum captains, colorguard cap- directing parking, judge-run- tains and brass and woodwind ning, guiding bands and over- captains, delivered the well- all keeping order. Surprisingly, earned trophies to the waiting the temperature rose from its drum majors of the participat- chilly number of 56 degrees ing bands. After a short break, to a mild 71, causing the band fi nals began and the stadium kids to thankfully shed their lights came on, giving every- layers. It was a beautiful day to thing a slight glow that en- perform. hanced the overall atmosphere Around 11:00 a.m. the of a show day. fi rst bands began arriving and At the end of the night, the the real work started. Those Nease Panther Pride Band per- directing parking had their formed their show “A Mad New hands full managing long lines World” for exhibition only, of equipment trailers carrying because it is not permitted for front ensemble instruments a host to compete at their own such as marimbas, xylophones, competition. It was an impres- vibraphones and auxiliary sive performance, one of the equipment used for adding best for the band as a whole. specifi c nuances to the music. Immediately following this There were also trailers de- was fi nals retreat, Olympic voted to the many props used style, which means each mem- to enhance themes and these ber of every band was pres- themselves occupied half of a ent on the fi eld and marched parking lot. These combined onto it to the cadence of Best with the many cars of parents, Overall Percussion, which in band directors and staff kept this case was Fleming Island. those working parking busy. They were also awarded Grand As Middleburg’s Bronco Champion of the Inaugural Band, one of the largest at- First Coast Marching Invita- tending arrived, the conces- tional. sions were swarmed with The night might have been hungry students dressed in over for the participants, but red. Soon after, the prelimi- for Nease, it was far from its nary performances started with conclusion. Every section was Warner Christian Academy and assigned a specifi c area for proceeded with Fernandina clean-up and members were Beach, Orange Park, Trinity not dismissed until they had Christian, Mandarin, Fleming checked in with their section Island, Middleburg and Paxon. leaders. Once all responsibili- In order for the competition to ties were taken care of, many be a circuit-sponsored event students went to Chili’s (as is (meaning the competitors could tradition after a home football qualify for state champion- game) to celebrate a successful ships), it was required that fi rst competition and a great there be fi nals performances. performance!

Nease Band High Offi cers lead the fi nals retreat at FCMI.

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A better option for treating sleep apnea Kaylie Headings, a Fruit Cove Middle School By Contributing Writer Dr. James Alexander, DMD, Alexander Dental student, recently won third place in the Sleep apnea is a very dan- you might be suff ering from this mental health and even impo- grades three through gerous condition that aff ects condition. tence. fi ve animation category about 10 percent of the popula- Sleep has an innumerable Sleep deprived driving is for the state-wide Jim tion and can take years off your impact on health, although we also now on the increase, with Harbin FAME (Florida life. If you snore; gasp for air are still in the infancy of sleep between 16 percent and 60 Association for Media when sleeping; take medication research and much more has yet percent of accidents estimated Education) competi- for depression, diabetes or high to be learned. There are connec- to be the result of sleep depriva- tion. Although Head- blood pressure; suff er from day- tions between sleep apnea and tion, which is well beyond the ings is now in middle time fatigue; or have acid refl ux, heart attacks, stroke, diabetes, number of accidents caused by school, she created her animation in Juling- drunk driving. ton Creek Elementary In addition, chronic fatigue School’s technology from the associated sleep depri- club that is sponsored vation has the potential to cause by Ingrid Griffi n, the Be ready for Holiday everything from poor perfor- technology instructor. mance at work to accidents. To Her animation is titled The Velociraptor and the Apatosaurus, a retelling be certain, it is a public health of the tortoise and the hare, with dinosaurs! You can view her video at gatherings and photos! concern that will likely garner this page at www-jce.stjohns.k12.fl .us/teachers/technology/Tech_Club_ more attention into the future. spring11/FAME/dino.MOV. For those with sleep problems, diagnosis by a board certifi ed sleep physician is im- Congratulations to National perative. A CPAP or continuous posi- Merit Semifi nalists tive airway pressure device is Fourteen St. Johns County qualifi ed as National Achieve- the most commonly used meth- seniors have qualifi ed as Na- ment Scholarship Semifi nalists od of treating sleep apnea. There tional Merit Semifi nalists for recognizing African-American are a few downsides to this 2012. These students placed students. device because it can be cum- among the top 1 percent of all In addition to these semi- bersome and uncomfortable and students in the country taking fi nalists, the district had 33 noisy. In fact, more than half the the Preliminary Scholastic Apti- Commended Students who people that use a CPAP sleep in tude Test (PSAT)/National Merit scored among the top 5 percent a separate bedroom from their Scholarship Qualifying Test of all students in the country partner. It is of concern that the given annually to high school on the PSAT. They are Erin majority of those diagnosed and juniors. As 14 of 16,000 semifi - Grey and Sarah Wiegreff e from prescribed a CPAP don’t wear it. nalists nationwide, they are now BTHS; Rachel Buff , Mario Diaz, The statistics are startling: it is eligible to advance to the fi nalist Jaime Gebhardt, Emily Golan, estimated that 5 percent to 50 competition to vie for 8,300 Danielle Krusemark, Brendan percent don’t wear it after the scholarships worth more than McLaughlin, Nicole Navarro, fi rst week and 75 percent don’t $34 million to be announced in Jennifer Neal, Virginia Pedigo, wear it after a year. February. Monica Resto, Courtney Vale Alternatives include surgery The semifi nalists are Mitch- and Jessica Walker from CHS. (results are often subpar and not ell Zhang from Bartram Trail Also, Sarah Taylor from PMHS; permanent) and an oral appli- High School (BTHS); Cody Chas- Nolan Alberti, Jordan Bernas, ance available from a dentist teen and Dylan Klee from Creek- Christina Chase, Graham Han- who specializes in helping those side High School (CHS); Maxine cock, Kathryn Hill, Blake Insel, with sleep apnea. The most Weiss from Pedro Menendez Caleb Jarriel, Bryce McKenzie, common type of oral appliance High School (PMHS); Marissa Vivian Nguyen, Liam Rawson, works by moving the jaw and Galiley, Anthony Janocko, Tia Alex Sengstock, Aaron Skipper, tongue forwards thereby open- Lewis, Carson Ridenhour, Steven Preston Sluder and Carly Young ing the airway. Schwartz, Wenli Shao, Dhiraj from NHS; Margaret Egeln, Peter Let me create Oral appliances are of- Sikaria and Logan Stern from Humbarger and Katelyn Norton ten very eff ective and usually Nease High School (NHS); and from PVHS; Nicholas Dupoux covered by medical insurance, Megan Connors and Carson from SAHS. the perfect cut and color so patients can get help without Drain from Ponte Vedra High All semifi nalists and com- paying out of pocket, beyond School (PVHS). mended students were recog- just for you! any deductible they have. Also, NHS students Katie nized at the School Board meet- Oral appliances are not a Jackson and Ayana Gibson ing on Tuesday, October 11. panacea. CPAP is still the rec- 108 Bartram Oaks Walkk ommended treatment for those patients with severe sleep apnea. Seeking Located inside the The American Academy of Sleep A GREAT Spa and Salon at Bartram Walk. Medicine recommends oral ap- Babysitter? pliances for mild to moderate sleep apnea. However, for the 899-1234 severe patient that refuses to wear the CPAP that is collecting dust in the closet, an oral Carl Slack appliance, while not completely eliminating the disease, can have a dramatic and long lasting eff ect on quality of life. For additional information, please email $10 off your 1st Babysitting www.hairbycarl.com [email protected]. Event Use Coupon Code Creekline www.thecreekline.com • November 2011 • The CreekLine, Page 19

Christmas on the Creek…You are invited! Mandarin Landing By Donna Keathley Animal Hospital Prop Club starts in October & Pet Resort each year contacting boaters, area merchants and residents gathering donations for the Ann Silverness, Conveniently event. Approximately one half located one block North of I-295 and of the boats participating in the DVM,CCRT San Jose Blvd. parade are Prop Club members; the other half of the boats come from all over the area. Boats range in size from 19 feet 50% OFF to 50 feet in length. Ironically the top prize winner last year CIV no longer Your Pet’s First Exam with was a “John” boat light up like mandatory for Dr. Silverness a dragon complete with fl ames ( ) shooting from his mouth. Some pet boarding 1st Time Clients Only adjustments have to be made to Not valid with any the vessels to help provide the other offer. Expires 12/31/11 power needed for such a large Bordatella now number of lights. Some boat owners make their presenta- done annually FREE BOARDING Ahoy there and Ho Ho docks. tion a work in progress, adding Ho! The holiday spirit comes “The people along the more decorations each year for Book 2 Nights at our Resort to the creek this time of year. shores of the creek plan that an over-the-top eff ect. and 3rd Night is FREE! If you peer out your car win- night for their holiday par- The Prop Club is a social 3003 Hartley Road dows heading north across the ties,” Sample says. “We have Jacksonville, FL (1st Time Boarders Only) organization of boaters from Not valid with any other offer. Expires 12/31/11 Julington Creek Bridge the last people shooting fi reworks over The Marina at Julington Creek. 32257 couple of weeks in November the boats, some docks have They meet each month on the you can see many “Captain” as many as 100 folks on them second Saturday evening at 904-268-0477 www.mandarinlandingah.com Santas. They are decorating waving and shouting Merry 7:00 p.m. at the dock; all inter- their vessels in hopes of a good Christmas.” The land lubbers ested boaters are invited to join clear night and low tides for have as much fun as the boat- for boating information and sailing in the 2011 Christmas ers! fun at the creek! Annual dues on the Creek light parade. There is a lot of planning provide most of the funds for The annual holiday event, and organizing prep work done the “Christmas on the Creek” sponsored by the Julington before these ships sail. The event. Creek Prop Club, is scheduled for Saturday, December 3 this year. Commodore George Sam- ple is extending an invitation to any boat owners interested in decorating their boat and joining in for the fun to contact him at [email protected] for more information. “The more the merrier,” says Sample. The best decorated boat gets a $300 cash prize while second place gets $200 and third place $100. “We expect a great turn out for this year’s parade, with all the growth at the creek, new St. Vincent’s Primary Care would like to welcome restaurants and all, it will be a fun night,” adds Sample. Established in 1988, the Allison Mabus, MD, parade has an estimated 40 powerboats lined up for the event. Boats decked out in all to our St. Vincent’s HealthCare family. their holiday fi nery motor the parade route which begins at The Marina at Julington Creek, Dr. Mabus’ office is conveniently located in the goes underneath the bridges and motors around Bulls Bay, Johns Creek Shopping Center. then returns under the bridge and continues down Durbin She is a graduate of the St. Vincent’s Family Medicine Creek. Spectators can view residency program and is looking forward to caring for her new it from the Julington Creek Bridge walkways. Fruit Cove neighbors. Homeowners with docks located on the parade route Her office offers medical care for: are invited to join in the fun UÊÊ iÜLÀÃ]ÊV `Ài]ÊÌiiÃ]Ê>`ÕÌÃÊ>`ÊÌ iÊiìÀÞÊ too! Decorated docks can vie UÊ *ÀiÛiÌ>ÌÛiÊV>ÀiÊvÀÊÜiÊ>`Êi½ÃÊ i>Ì Ê for a variety of prizes including cash and goodie bags. Tradition UÊ `ÕÌ]ÊÃ«ÀÌÃÊ>`ÊÃV É`>ÞV>ÀiÊ« ÞÃV>ÃÊ>`ÊÕâ>ÌÃ holds that the boaters judge the UÊÊVÕÌiÊiÃÃÊÀÊ>VÕÌiÊÕÀÞÊ UÊÊ ÀVÊi`V>ÊV`ÌÃÊi\Ê`>LiÌiÃ]Ê Þ«iÀÌiÃ]Ê Christ’s Cupboard ÊÊ } ÊV iÃÌiÀ]ÊV ÀVÊìÞÊ`Ãi>Ãi]Ê>ÃÌ >]Ê Food Pantry Wish List ÊÊ "* Ê>`Ê>ÞÊÌ iÀÃ°

Peanut Butter Procedures and screenings: Jelly or jam UÊÊ*>«ÊÃi>ÀÃ Cereal/Oatmeal UÊÊ-ÊL«ÃiÃ Canned Pasta UÊÊ i]ÊÃÊÌ>}Ê>`ÊÜ>ÀÌÊÀiÛ> UÊÊÌÊiVÌÃ Canned Stew/Chili Canned pasta Soup To schedule an appointment call: Canned fruit/veggies (904) 450-8120 Same day appointments available. Toilet Paper

Christ’s Cupboard serves anyone Dr. Mabus’ ofﬁce is located at: in need. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to St. Vincent’s Primary Care 2:00 p.m. Tues. and Weds. Johns Creek Shopping Center Christ’s Cupboard is located at 2851 CR 210 W., Ste. 122 Celebration Lutheran Church, 810 Roberts Road. St. Johns, FL 32259 Call 230-2496 for info! Page 20, The CreekLine • November 2011 • www.thecreekline.com

Nease Sparklers make debut KEN BERRY, B.S.N., D.C. at Panther stadium 319 West Town Place, Suite 7 By Contributing Writer Diana Barranco Located in the WGV Professional Plaza On Friday, October 7, 2011, featured twice on Channel 4 the Nease Sparklers took the News. 904-940-0361 fi eld at Nease High School in The Nease Sparklers consist true style! Wearing their new of four special needs cheerlead- !UTO!CCIDENTSs3PORTS)NJURY team uniforms sponsored by ers and fi ve buddies from the Neck & Back Pain Coggin Honda of St. Augustine, Nease varsity cheer squad. They the Sparklers cheered on the have now cheered for two home Join us for Our New Office $ISK)NJURY0AINs-ASSAGE4HERAPY Panthers during the fi rst quarter football games and will be do- (YDROMASSAGE4HERAPY of play. Head Captain Adrianna ing two additional appearances Grand OpeningthrQNQN Celebration Barranco was elated to see her in the upcoming months. November 18 2EHABILITATION4HERAPY vision of bringing the Sparkle Look for more information Prizes and giveaways &IBROMYALGIAs#HRONIC&ATIGUE0AIN Eff ect to Florida come to frui- about these remarkable young tion. ladies and the Nease Sparklers Serving World Golf Village and surrounding communities for over 4 years The Sparkle Eff ect is a non- soon! profi t organiza- WWW.THE VILLAGE CHIROPRACTOR.COM tion that helps bring special needs cheer Notes from the Pacetti Bay Media Center squads to high schools na- By Contributing Writer Lynn Johnson, NBCT, Library Media Specialist, Pacetti Bay Middle School tionwide. The October was an exciting Nease Sparklers month at Pacetti Bay for us in is the fi rst team the Media Center. I am the team in the state of sponsor for our new Running Florida. Club. We have been practicing The excite- for weeks. We have a paved ment for the narrow track that is a half a team has car- Nease Sparklers and varsity buddies Lily Boone, Adri- mile. The students have been ried over into anna Barranco, Kelsey Schuetzler, Ashleigh Jackson, working on conditioning to be the media as Gianna Haley, Kelsey Carns, Megan Davis, Blake Price able to run two miles in the the girls were and Kaitlyn Jones meets with four other middle schools in St. Johns. The Run- ning Club started out with walking and progressed from walk/ run to run for the two miles. Pace is a diffi cult concept for students to grasp. We continue to work on this! Sonia, Kelly Jacobson, Taylor, Maddie, Anna, Avery, Colton, Lewis, Josh and Our fi rst meet was Thursday, Kelsey at Story Hour. October 20 at Gamble Rogers Middle School. We had a large was something totally new for at Liberty Pines Academy on group of students participate in them. Ribbons are given to the Wednesday November 2. I have the meet. The Running Club did students who place in the top no doubt that they will show a very impressive job han- 12. We had two ribbon win- improvement. Watch for the dling their fi rst meet. The two ners, Kieran McKee and Xavier picture of the girls in our next mile run was a combination of Hutchinson. Our top three boys issue of The CreekLine. the track and the trails which were: #5 Kieran McKee 12:43; Our October Community #10 Xavier Story was so much fun. We had Hutchinson a great crowd of children; the 13:07; and youngest were in kindergarten #13 John and the oldest was in fourth What would YOU Jackson. grade. Our assistant principal Our top Kelly Jacobson read The Run- like to read about three girls away Pumpkin. It was an old each month in were: favorite of many of the children Sloane and we all became very hungry Haines as the story progressed. Thanks The CreekLine? 17:12; Kai- to Karin Gowens’ plans for tlyn Dean the story hour we had pump- 17:30; and kin muffi ns for a snack. Josh Parker Per- Jacobson read Goodnight Goon, Let us know! rella 18:04. a spoof of the all time favorite Our Good Night Moon. Of course [email protected] next meet the favorite book was clearly will be divided by gender, the boys Skye Robertson, “Caught ya Reading!” liked the Goodnight Goon and the girls liked The Runaway Pumpkin. We loved creating the pumpkin from the cutouts that Gowens created for us. Sonia Rameriz, Kelsey Taylor and Jacksonville’s Josh Jacobson were the student volunteers, helping the children with their pumpkins. Please join Largest Upscale us on November 15 at 5:00 p.m. for our next story hour. I am going to add a new Consignment Store feature to our column, “Get Caught Reading” which is my new buzz. Early in the school á Accepting and Selling furniture (living room, dining room, bedroom, etc) year I snapped a picture of one Home decor (lamps, rugs, artwork, tchotchke) of our students reading at the á bus stop. It is too dark now to á New items arrive daily. read before the bus comes so I will have to catch them here at á We are ready to accept your entire house, estate, etc. school. My best one this month á We also offer inventory liquidation service for builders, home and is Skye Robertson. He is an avid reader and loves the graphic furniture industry businesses, etc. novels we have here at Pacetti Bay. The favorite graphic novel For More Information call: 880-8448 is the Naruto series. I see Skye reading while in his football gear waiting for his ride home or email us at: [email protected] Hours:H 10830 San Jose Boulevard (across from Walmart) after practice frequently in our .PO4BUt4VO parking lot! Visit us online at: www.EncoreDecorFL.com WE OFFER FREE PICKUP SERVICE FOR APPROVED ITEMS www.thecreekline.com • November 2011 • The CreekLine, Page 21 Bestselling author visits Marinela M. Nemetz, D.D.S. Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Timberlin Creek By Contributing Writer Kristen Badger, Media Specialist, Timberlin Creek Robert J. Nemetz, D.D.S., M.S. Elementary School • • Author Adult Dentistry Periodontics Prosthodontics Sharon Draper says, “I learned to dream through reading, learned to create dreams through writing and learned to develop dream- ers through teaching. I shall always be a dreamer. Come dream with me.” The students and faculty at Timberlin Creek Elementary had the pleasure of “dreaming” with Sharon Draper Author Sharon Draper signs one of her books for when she visited student Maddie Traylor. Mandarin South Business Center the school on 12421 San Jose Blvd. • Suite 310/320 October 11. Jacksonville, FL 32223 During the visit, Draper middle school students. Sharon (Between Sonny’s BBQ & Solantic) gave an energetic presentation Draper has written many other to the third, fourth and fi fth books including fi ve that have (904)292-2210 grade students. She also met won the Coretta Scott King

Less than 1/2 mi. with individual students for Award and she was a National from Julington Creek photographs and signed copies Teacher of the Year. of her books. Her visit truly inspired our In preparation for the visit, students to become better writ- N Julington Creek Race Track Rd. Loretto Rd. many students read Draper’s ers, readers and people. San Jose Boulevard book Out of My Mind, which is a thought-provoking novel about a girl with cerebral palsy. It is one of this year’s Sunshine State Young Reader’s Award Engineman Apprentice Mark books for elementary and Stephen Ulbricht, United States Navy, currently sta- tioned on the USS Vicks- burg (CG 69) was recently awarded the Navy Sharp- shooter Medal, National Defense Ribbon. Ulbricht is a 2008 graduate of Bartram Trail High School who attended Florida State College at Jacksonville. He graduated from Navy Boot Camp at Great Lakes in April 2011 where he was a member of the honor guard. He also graduated from Engineman “A” School at Great Lakes Naval Training Center. He is the son of CDR Stephen M. Ulbricht, USN (Retired) and Deborah Montana-Ulbricht of St. Johns. Veterans instruct MCE students on American Flag By Contributing Writer Kate Dowdie, Technology Teacher, Mill Creek Elementary School Mill Creek Elementary of displaying and caring for School’s fourth and fi fth grade the American fl ag. Through students were treated to a visit the use of video, demonstra- by two special members of the tion and student participation, Charles F. Hamblen American the children were able to learn Legion Post 37. Ray Blackaby how to properly fold and store and Aaron Ray shared with the fl ag, when a fl ag is too old the students the rules and art and/or damaged to be displayed and how to dispose of a fl ag that is no longer appropriate for display. These American heroes continue to serve their country by sharing their knowledge and pride with the next gen- Veteran Ray Blackaby instructs fourth grade students Jack eration! Warringer and Jonathan Chapman on the proper way to fold an American fl ag. Page 22, The CreekLine • November 2011 • www.thecreekline.com Nease ROTC cadets explore U.S. National Security in Washington DC Nease NJROTC cadets Wil- them to the liam Duncan and Darrow Mead challenging with other outstanding high careers in na- school students from across tional security, the United States took part in a intelligence, unique program in our nation’s the diplomatic capital. During the six-day corps and program, the National Youth more. Leadership Forum on National The cur- Security (NYLF/NS): Exploring riculum for “Right with you through the game... 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Students St. Augustine, FL 32092 Jacksonville, FL 32223 for peace and prepares for crisis. explored several government 886-4919 They employ a crisis decision- institutions and military instal- (904) 429-0290 (904) 292-0195 making process similar to that lations, including the Pentagon, [email protected] employed by the nation’s top the United States Department of www.atlasphysicaltherapy.com policy makers. State, the United States Marine Students also participated Corps Combat Development Newcomers participate in local charities in thought-provoking question Command at Quantico, the By Contributing Writer Marcia Smith, Newcomers of North St. Johns and answer sessions with highly Central Intelligence Agency, the respected, internationally rec- United States Naval Academy, a Contributing to various child’s book to ognized civilian policy makers variety of embassies and many charities, Newcomers of North the Tuesday, and senior military personnel. others. St. Johns is a non-profi t, social December 13, organization. Last year, thou- holiday meet- sands of coupons were cut out ing/luncheon We Greenbriar by members and given to the to be held at Celebrate “Coups for Troops” program. 11:00 a.m. at The Animal Hospital Approximately $157,000 worth Maggiano’s at Human- A Professional Veterinary of coupons were sent overseas. St. Johns Town Pet Bond Hospital Offering... Every month the club collects Center. Lunch food that then is contributed to will be a fam- 6WDWH5RDG 0HGLFDO6XUJLFDO a local food bank and during ily-style three (0.2 mi South JCP entrance) Breast Cancer Awareness Month, course meal and 'HQWDO&DUH,QFOXGLQJ the club made a donation to the the cost is $25. 5LFKDUG02JOHVE\'90 'LJLWDO'HQWDO;UD\V Susan G. Komen Foundation. Reservations &RQVWDQ]H*RULFNL'UPHGvet %RDUGLQJ$SSRLQWPHQWV For the upcoming meet- are required by 0LFURFKLSLQJ ing on December 13, the club December 6. Newcomers of North St. Johns hosted an auction for M-F – 8 AM - 6 PM is asking members to donate a Entertainment their October luncheon/meeting. Members brought Sat 8 AM - Noon ,'\RXUSHW new child’s book to be given to will be provided items to be auctioned off. Vice-President Johanna Cun- our St. Johns County libraries. by a talented ningham assisted auctioneer Luman Beasley in showing They welcome any new child’s group of student off this beautiful rug/wall hanging. book, but for a requested book musicians and Please contact Laura at lec- EPIC adventure hits Durbin from the library’s listing, please singers called OuttaSight, from [email protected] for more contact Toni at 940-1343. the Florida School for the Deaf information and don’t forget Creek Elementary Bring a new, unwrapped and Blind. your book! By Contributing Writer Jeralyn Forcier

Infant thru VPK (4 years old) Before/After School Ages 6 thru 12 Celebrating our 1st year Durbin Creek Explorers ly on Monday, October 10 and in Julington Creek! were taken on an EPIC adven- concluded on Wednesday, Oc- ture with Boosterthon Fun Run tober 19 with the Boosterthon VPK Openings for the 2011-2012 School Year this past October 10 through Fun Run laps. Over 300 parents October 19 to help raise money attended the Fun Run event More for your money.... through the PTO. The Boost- to cheer on their children and erthon Fun Run program is a support the classes. In order to 5\ZRZNQR ZRNY` <_TN[VP ZVYX \SSR_RQ healthy alternative to tradi- encourage families to “Play” & `^bN_R SRRa \S V[Q\\_ ]YNf tional product sales that raises and be active, DCE business much-needed funds for our partner Black Creek Outfi tters `]NPR S\_ _NV[f QNf` school and many others across donated a beautiful kayak as a @Ve RN`f àR]` a\ _RNQV[T America. The nine-day Boost- special incentive to the families erthon also promotes three at Durbin for participation. F\b_ PUVYQ dVYY OR _RNQV[T Of NTR " specifi c values during the fun- With all the excitement fi lled program: Fitness, Leader- and drive of the students, ship and Character. parents, DCE faculty and do- Please visit our center and take a personal tour. This year’s character theme nations from parents, family Marcia Pozin - Executive Director - 904-230-8200. “EPIC Adventure” is all about members and friends, Durbin teamwork. The students built stands to raise almost $42,000

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www.theacademyatjulingtoncreek.net d . 30-minute school-wide pep ral- www.thecreekline.com • November 2011 • The CreekLine, Page 23 Fall has Pacetti Bay’s PTSO in full swing By Contributing Writer Sharon Davis, Corresponding Secretary, Pacetti Bay Middle School PTSO The Pacetti Bay Middle School PTSO Cookie Dough/ Mixed Bag fundraiser sales CALL OR VISIT kicked off on October 10 with US ONLINE TO Meghan Ryan dressed in a SCHEDULE cookie outfi t as she distributed AN freshly baked cookies from a APPOINTMENT Mixed Bag to parents in the student pick up 904.264.KIDS line. The fundraiser ended on October 25 with 264KIDS.COM overwhelming support from PTSO Board Members Debbie Adams, Becky Lawson the community. and Karen Town, along with Preston Town showing off Cookie dough Mixed Bags was distributed on November 10 to students, bership is $15 per family and so if you ordered, you should includes a copy of the school directory. Meetings are held the LOCATED ABOVE BLACKSTONE GRILLE be receiving them soon. Mixed Bags orders will be sent home fi rst Wednesday of each month with students in time for the at 3:00 p.m. in the PBMS Media holidays. Center. All are welcome. More Bartam Walk The PTSO wishes to thank information can be found at Kalisa King for organizing an- www-pbm.stjohns.k12.fl .us/ San Jose Blvd. other outstanding PTSO fund- ptso/. 112 BARTRAM OAKS WALK #203 | JACKSONVILLE, FL | 32259 Race Track Road raiser, the Sports Dance, held on The student directory is hot off the presses. PTSO wishes to

SR 13 September 30. The dance was the most popular to date, with thank all the businesses that CHS Happenings over 500 kids in attendance. published ads in the directory. The gym was decorated with We appreciate their support of streamers and sports art. Kids the school. The student direc- Drunk driving assembly impacts students were able to strike a pose with tories will distributed in late By Rachel Buff, CHS Student their friends at the photo booth November. Students are excited this Studies show that teenage which had a backdrop of PBMS staff painted by Emily Warner year about being allowed to drivers are involved in almost carry their books and school 28 percent of all alcohol-related and Kelsey Taylor. The DJ took requests from the kids and the supplies in cinch bags between traffi c accidents. There are more classes. PTSO is helping the kids than 10,000 drunk-driving acci- favorite song by far was the Cu- pid Shuffl e, which had the entire to stay organized by off ering for dents each year, with thousands sale both green and blue cinch of people dead due to the poor gym of kids dancing in time. The PTSO wrapped up their bags, so kids can pack items choices of few. needed for green day and blue As much as we hear it (and membership drive at the end of September. Thank you to all the day separately. Bags are $7 and trust me, we hear it a lot), we can be purchase by completing teenagers have a hard time families that joined. Congratula- tions to the homeroom classes the spirit wear form available at wrapping our heads around www-pbm.stjohns.k12.fl .us and these numbers. The unfortunate with the highest participation rate – Catie Grimes (eighth sending it to school with the truth is that we’ve become de- student. sensitized – we’ve seen the news grade), Joshua Carey (seventh grade) and Della Thompson The PTSO is grateful for the stories, we’ve read the statis- support of the community as we tics and we’ve come to accept (sixth grade). These classes were rewarded with an ice cream work to raise funds to support these accidents and deaths as a programs at PBMS. If you own regrettable part of life, bound to party for their commitment to The destroyed car from the 2002 accident serves as a solemn reminder of PTSO. a business and are interested never aff ect any of us person- in partnering with the PTSO or ally. the dangers of driving under the infl uence. If you didn’t get a chance to join PTSO, it’s not too late. are an individual with fundrais- Well, Creekside juniors and (11 for each girl). a poor choice with dire con- ing ideas, please contact Debbie seniors experienced a severe Membership applications are Napier spoke of the suf- sequences. Uneasy about the accepted at any time. Mem- Adams [email protected]. change in attitude last month fering she felt immediately potential loss of yet another life, when they received a visit from following the accident: she Napier made a plea to judges r-BEJFT.FOT$VU Renee Napier, mother of Mea- spent Mother’s Day in a fu- in 2006 and had Smallridge’s Color gan Napier and founder of The neral home. In a story marked sentence reduced to 11 years. )JHIMJHIUTMPXMJHIUT Retouch Meagan Napier Foundation. 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Smallridge, In videos and descriptions, Smallridge spoke of regret; Shampoo 24 at the time of the crash, was Napier painted Smallridge as a how one awful decision ruined De Javu Salon & Cut sentenced to 22 years in prison decent man who simply made so many lives, including his. His 11018 Old St Augustine Rd #122 268-4911 $25 thoughts were deeply moving, (Next to Larry’s Giant Subs) www.dejavujax.com Julington Creek Plantation Presents: his advocacy of good judgment heartfelt. In the end, he was just about safety. These were two Sincere people with simple an honest guy who had made individuals, whose lives had words, Napier and Smallridge Holiday Party? Company poor choices and wanted to been turned upside down in an certainly made an intense im- prevent future tragedies. instant, pouring out their hearts pact at Creekside High School Luncheon? Seminar? In an astonishing and in a room full of strangers. that day. Their work will make inspiring act of forgiveness, When the assembly ended, students think twice about Napier hugged her daughter’s students were changed. They drinking and driving. For a Limited Time Only, killer. rose from their seats, dazed The Meagan Napier Foun- “Book One Meeting Room, Get the 2nd One FREE” The words and actions of and proceeded back to class in dation raises awareness of the Napier and Smallridge had a silence. Some stayed to view the dangers of driving under the (Daytime/Weekday Rentals Only*) profound impact on the audi- actual car from the accident, infl uence and promotes heal- ence; silent tears were wide- brought by Napier, which served ing and forgiveness. For more Offer expires December 30th, 2011 spread. These were not just as a quiet memorial to the lives information, visit www.themea- See www.jcpcdd.org for more info & terms third-party outsiders preaching lost. gannapierfoundation.com. 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ery ice skating ticket sold for LPA! The silent auction was classrooms, valuable elective LPA’s Ladies Congeniality Club that night will be given bursting with creative class bas- resources, books and media and gave her time to work with back to LPA. This is St. kets put together by the amaz- equipment for our media center, the Special Olympics, which she Augustine’s only outdoor ing parents and teachers of LPA. and invaluable teacher training.” found extremely rewarding. LPA skating rink! While you There was everything from a A heart felt thank you to prides itself on students who are there, show off your safety basket, including a com- our sponsors SpaMe, Watson display the three Rs: Respectful, skills or try it for the plimentary security system, to a Realty-Lisa Menton, St. Johns Responsible and Ready to Learn. fi rst time and enjoy lots house cleaning basket, to Gator Golf and Country Club, St. Kaitlin Haines of other Winter Games. and FSU baskets including game Johns Eye Associates, Orthopae- exemplifi es all of the quali- Visit www.winterwonder- tickets. dic Associates of St. Augustine, ties and characteristics deserv- landfl orida.com/features. The live auction, hosted by Taps Bar and Grill, First Florida ing of the recognition as LPA html for more informa- guest auctioneer Brent Mar- Credit Union, Magellan Trans- Student of the Year. tion on St. Augustine’s tineau, was a hit. There was port Logistics, Publix, Winn- Hands down LPA is blessed Winter Wonderland. something for everyone whether Dixie and Atlantic Coast Bank. with some of the best volunteers The cost is $10 to skate it be a Serenata Beach Club Liberty Pines Academy that are committed to ensuring and $2 for skate rental. Membership, a week’s stay at would like to congratulate LPA students have a rich educa- Reminder that all par- the beach or in the mountains our Student Volunteer of the tional experience. Julie Martin ticipants under the age or golf foursomes at six local Year, Kaitlin Haines, who re- is a prime example of this and of 18 must have a signed golf clubs. The bidding was fast ceived numerous nominations has proudly been named LPA waiver by a parent/ and furious and the winners highlighting her enthusiasm, Volunteer of the Year. Martin guardian. were not only the top bidders, spirit, compassion, intellect and helps in our classrooms, cafete- October was a great but the students at LPA. The leadership. As a Pre-AP sixth ria and our school community Oktoberfest Co-Chairs Heather List and month for LPA PTO! evening was rounded out with grader, she demonstrates excel- at large. Martin’s commitment Pam Watt. The LPA fourth annual a glow in the dark closest to lent academic achievement by to our students shines through Gala “Oktoberfest” was the pin contest and a super live attaining all As and qualifying her countless hours of service Are you looking for a fun held on Saturday, October 1 performance by Seize the Day. for the Duke Tip Talent Search at LPA, which she continues to and easy way to give back to at St. Johns Golf and Country Co-chair Heather Lister via her FCAT scores. Haines was give with an enthusiastic heart. Liberty Pines Academy while Club. Thanks to the support stated, “The overwhelming the co-captain of a Relay for Martin has impacted many enjoying a fun family outing? of generous sponsors, parents, support for the event and the Life team, Phriends Phiten Can- students by volunteering in her Visit the St. Augustine Amphi- teachers, staff and community school shows our community cer. She led her teammates on children’s classrooms each year. theatre on Tuesday, November members, the event, co-chaired is committed to the success of several months of creative fun- This eff ort has included orga- 29 between 5:00 p.m. and 10:00 by Pam Watt and Heather Lister, our public schools. All money draising and ultimately raising nizing special events, cooking, p.m. Bring your family and all far exceeded LPA PTO’s goals earned will go directly to help over $11,000 in the fi ght against cleaning, fi ling and working your friends, because $2 of ev- and brought in nearly $29,000 purchase new technology for cancer. Haines is a member of with students. She also volunteers in LPA’s Media Center and serves as parent liaison to LPA’s Media Reading Committee. All of her eff orts in the Media Center have helped to ensure that students at LPA have a world of literature resources at their fi ngertips. Martin has been and continues to be an active member of LPA’s PTO and has served on the School Advisory Committee every year. It is easy to recognize her passion for making a diff erence not just for one day, but for every day that she possibly can. Liberty Pines Academy congratulates Julie Martin and believes she exhibits true servant leadership in her volunteer eff orts. LPA would also like to congratulate our “Of the Month” winners for October. Teacher of the month was Diana Hoelle, Volunteer of the Month was Tricia Burford, Student of the Month (kindergarten through fourth grade) was Graison Ab- Accepting erly and Student of the Month (fi fth through eighth grade) was Timmy Plish. 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Library System announces Food for Fines

The St. Johns County Pub- lic Library System appreciates the continued support of our Solid patrons and we would like to take this opportunity to give Local Now is the time back to the community. Trusted to Area food banks can- make your move. not meet local demand for holiday meals so, beginning Effective First Federal offers: Monday, November 14 the Library System will accept Respected Conventional and Jumbo Loans non-perishable food items in USDA Rural Developement lieu of overdue library fi nes. Patrons may bring one sealed, Construction to Perm non-expired, non-perishable FHA and VA Loans food item for each $1 overdue Condo Loans fi ne. This waiver is for library Contact Scott Neeley fi nes only and does not 2I¿FH H[W Fixed or Adjustable Rates include fees for printing, lost Th is local community paper is free to our readers. &HOO items, nor may it be used for We’ve been that way from the beginning. We won’t 3KLOLSV+Z\6XLWH credit against future fi nes. -DFNVRQYLOOH)/ change that even in the toughest of times. QHHOH\V#IIVEFRP This project will run 10/6,' through Thursday, December But we do improve this paper every issue. We 22, 2011 and all food col- All loans subject to credit underwriting and approval. Please contact won’t stand still as the market changes. Giving a mortgage originator for more details on available loan programs. lected will be given to the Mental Health Food Bank for readers and advertisers the best value is our goal. local distribution. The general Over the years we have become the marketplace FCMS Update public is also encouraged to for our community. And while other media might By Contributing Writer Sarah Jacobs, FCMS Student drop off their contributions at any of our library branches or be shrinking, we are growing. Th at growth will At Fruit Cove Middle School Rock.” It’s sure to be a huge bookmobile stops. continue, hand-in-hand, with our community. this year, the sports and clubs success! For more information, We’ll continue working for you. are really amazing! The boys’ FCMS had quarter exams please visit the Library’s web- and girls’ basketball teams were and a Veterans Day assembly on site, www.sjcpls.org or contact undefeated throughout the sea- November 8 that included music Library Administration at son and had their championship from the band and chorus and 827-6925. Free Papers games last week. The football speeches from students. Working For You team is also very successful! The The fi rst Battle of the Books boys’ and girls’ soccer teams are meeting will be on November just starting up and include very 10 for participating students. talented players. Cross country The Fruit Cove Wind Symphony Votes are in: Children pick top holiday toys began and has three meets in will perform for the students at Are you shopping for a • Interactive, child-initiated (B. Toys by Battat) November. Golf starts in the Julington Creek Elementary on spring and volleyball starts in preschool-aged child this holi- play focus • Citiblocs Camoufl age 100 November 17. Also, the Science day season? Look no further! • Creative, social or engaging Piece Set (CitiBlocs) January. We wish all of the Fly- Fair is scheduled for November ers good luck! Children and educators from • Appropriate for infants • Citiblocs Little Builders 15 through 18. And who could select Goddard Schools-leaders through children six years Rattle Blocs (CitiBlocs) Mostly all of the clubs forget Thanksgiving break start- in early childhood education- of age • Count Your Chickens!T are in full swing as well. The ing on the November 23? have announced their top toy board game (Peaceable King- National Junior Honor Society “Our play-based FLEXT Everyone at Fruit Cove is picks for infants through chil- dom) welcomed their new members Learning Program focuses on very excited for a busy Novem- dren six years old for the 2011 • Elemenosqueeze (B. Toys by on Tuesday, October 11. Con- the value of playful learning,” ber. Holiday preparations are holiday shopping season. The Battat) gratulations to all of the NJHS said Laura Pinover-Sadler, already being made! It seems Goddard School® Toy Test is the • Hoot Owl Hoot! T board members! Also, all of the 89 owner of The Goddard School like just yesterday that school only national toy test designed game (Peaceable Kingdom) members of Drama Club were located in Saint Johns. “We started. Fruit Cove is look- exclusively for children in the • Little Shopper Playset (Ear- so excited to fi nd out that this feel that our Top 10 Toys list ing forward to another great preschool age range. lyears) year’s show is “School House will serve as a great resource quarter. 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Cliff Newton and Joe Jamerson of the Ancient City Brass Band show second grade students Reese Geary and Jaclyn Madson the proper way to make a sound on a brass instrument. The Ancient City Brass Band support for the school’s ongoing brought the sound of music to Character Education program. Mill Creek Elementary School Under the direction of Cliff recently, when they performed Newton, members of the An- If you have a home to sell—whether your mortgage is under- for the school’s second grade cient City Brass Band are local classes as part of the school’s water or paid off—let us show you how much of a difference musicians who volunteered special WATT Wednesday pro- our experience can make. The team at Davidson Realty has to perform for the students, gramming. The musicians not encouraging music apprecia- been selling homes in Northeast Florida’s neighborhoods for only dazzled the students with tion and education for all the years, through good markets and bad. Today, we have more their performing skills, they also children. than 30 full-time agents and a comprehensive support staff “TRUSTED REAL ESTATE ADVISORS.” included a history lesson and ready to put that same experience to work for you. 904-940-5000 | DavidsonRealtyInc.com Tell our valued advertisers you saw their ad in Teacher honored at Spanish The CreekLine educators’ conference

Donna Guzzo, Linda Gillespie, Maria Janet Robles and Linda Villadoniga at the FFLA conference. The Florida Foreign Lan- have a great deal of admiration guage Association (FFLA) 42nd and respect and then chosen annual conference was held for this tremendous honor by a in Cocoa Beach from October committee of my peers, some of 13 through 15. Local St. Johns the best educators in the nation. County School District teachers I will continue to strive to live were asked to be presenters at up to the high standards the the conference. A local teacher award sets forth and continue was the recipient of the WER- to advocate in our eff orts to SHOW Award for Excellence in provide foreign language op- Leadership in the Profession, portunities for our students, not awarded annually at the FFLA only in St. Johns County, but conference to a member who throughout Florida,” said Vil- has demonstrated leadership at ladoniga. the regional, state and/or na- Donna Guzzo and Maria tional level, served as a quality Janet Robles co-presented a educator in his/her own right workshop on Mexican Mural- and promoted the teaching and ists. Villadoniga co-presented a learning of foreign languages, workshop on New Generation bilingual bicultural education, Assessment for NGSSS. These and/or English as a second teachers had the opportunity to language. attend other workshops. The proud recipient is Linda “FFLA and/or FLENEF are Villadoniga, Creekside High a must membership for any School Spanish teacher, presi- Spanish educator. They have the dent elect of Florida Educators sources and tools to enhance of Northeast Florida (FLENEF) your classroom practices, right and secretary of Florida Asso- here in our state and our own ciation of Teachers of Spanish backyard,” said Guzzo. and Portuguese (FAATSP). “I am deeply humbled and honored by this award. It is especially meaningful to me be- need customers? cause I was nominated by Janet [email protected] Robles, a colleague for whom I Page 28, The CreekLine • November 2011 • www.thecreekline.com Bernice Porterfi eld celebrates 99th birthday at Westminster Woods By Contributing Writer Penny Levy The year 1912 was a banner Stronger...Faster...Better one for Florida - Henry Flagler triumphantly completed his Florida East Coast railroad from Jacksonville to Key West; it was the ﬁ rst full season that Univer- sity of Florida’s football team competed as the Florida Gators; and Bernice Porterﬁ eld (nee Adams) was born October 17 in the Desoto Sanitorium, which became St. Vincent’s Hospital four years later when the Sisters Fred Baldwin, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, PES and Tobi of Mercy took it over. Baldwin, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, MTC, FAAOMPT On October 17, 2011 members of The Happy Hookers 3K\VLFDO7KHUDS\3LODWHV knitting and crocheting charity group from San Juan del Rio 6SRUWV3HUIRUPDQFH Bernice Porterfi eld (in purple) and friends from Westminster Woods Catholic Church in Switzerland RACE TRACK RD .

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Porterfi eld’s death in 2004. LORA Porterfi eld is a rarity; a na- As a member of The Happy F tive Jacksonvillian, growing up “I have to stay active,” Por- Hookers, Porterfi eld knits items in Springfi eld, graduating from terfi eld said. such as baby blankets for char- 5DFH7UDFN5G6WH6W-RKQV)/ Jackson High School and going This is obvious in her ity. The Happy Hookers meet the on to earn her degree in educa- energy and the bounce in her third Monday of every month at ZZZ3LQQDFOH6SRUWV37FRP tion at the Florida State College step. She has been a resident at Westminster Woods. for Women (now Florida State Westminster Woods since 2002. Snookie Netting, the group’s Helping Hands update University) in 1934. She met her She and her husband were avid leader said, “We expect to be husband, Miller, on a blind date golfers and while she no longer celebrating Bernice’s 100th By Contributing Writer Jackie Valyou and they were married in 1934. plays golf, she walks daily and birthday next year!” Helping Hands of St. Johns Road 210, First Florida Credit County will be meeting on Fri- Union on County Road 210, day, November 18 at 11:00 a.m. St. Michaels Soldiers and the Happy Thanksgiving! at Faith Community Church many organizations, Girl Scout Community Center to fi ll troops, neighborhoods, book from your friends at Thanksgiving baskets for the clubs, women’s clubs and St. Celebration Lutheran Church Augustine High School, our The CreekLine! food bank. An anonymous members and all of you for benefactor has donated 30 $10 making this holiday special for turkey gift cards so families our brave military. can pick their own turkey at In addition to the Stock- Winn Dixie. Helping Hands ing for A Soldier project, members are looking for any several members entertained type of food to add to the food our seniors at Trout Creek with Caring for you. baskets to make the holiday a Halloween party. Helping complete. Any canned goods, Hands members dressed up in instant potatoes, macaroni Halloween costumes, visited, and cheese or stuffi ng would served lunch and presented It’s what we do. be appreciated. Food may be each senior with a special Trick dropped off at 1180 Stone- or Treat bag fi lled with good- Proudly caring for our community for five years. hedge Trail or email jacqphil@ ies. This has become a yearly aol.com for a convenient time event that both members and for it to be picked up. The Sew Drs. Townsend, DeBoer and Romero of Baptist Primary Care seniors look forward to. Much Comfort Rippers will At the October meet- St. Johns Forest are backed by 24-hour care at nearby Baptist Medical meet at 10:00 a.m. before the ing, members decorated small meeting. Center South. Our office is your link to the most preferred health system Christmas trees which were Over 800 stockings were given to patients at Community in our region. distributed throughout the Hospice of Northeast Florida. county for soldiers in Iraq The gaily decorated trees were Services include: and Afghanistan and Helping in a variety of themes and are Hands has been busy cutting sure to delight both children • Sports/school physicals out and sewing more to meet and adults. • Immunizations the demand. Stockings will Helping Hands is a non-de- be available at the St. Johns • Well visits for adults and children nominational group that meets Golf and Country Club Holiday once a month at Faith Commu- • Care for minor injuries Vendor night for families to nity Church Community Center • Coordination of care for chronic conditions take and fi ll, but they must be on County Road 210 to do a returned no later than Novem- (diabetes, hypertension, etc.) small project for the communi- ber 22 so they can reach the ty. Membership is always open • Women’s health care soldiers. If you just wish to and there are no dues, offi cers bring items for the stockings, or stress. Members come when you may access www.stmi- they can and do what they can. Same-day chaelssoldiers.com for a list The group relies solely on do- appointments of items needed. The response nations of goods and services from the community has been from the community. Please overwhelming and we cannot contact [email protected] for thank Winn Dixie on County 824-4407 more information. Baptist Primary Care St. Johns Forest 120 Gateway Circle, Unit 1 Jacksonville, FL 32259

Ana M. Romero, MD Matthew DeBoer, DO Richard Townsend, MD Board-Certified, Board-Certified, Board-Certified, Family Medicine Family Medicine Family Medicine Brownie Troop 742, who worked on Stockings for a Soldier with Helping Hands. www.thecreekline.com • November 2011 • The CreekLine, Page 29 Faith Corner: “Thank-you!” Our Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival Meet The Crossing Church’s were a HUGE success! Pastor Casey’s new Sermon Series for November: Adam Flynt Into the Promise Land Following is an interview Tell us about what The This series of sermons will investigate the journey of God’s people from with Adam Flynt, lead pastor Crossing is doing to answer that wandering in the wilderness to entering the promise land in the Old Testament. of The Crossing Church, talking this season? We will learn insights into the story and reflect on some of the parallels about the upcoming holidays. We don’t want to just jam between that story and our personal stories. As things head into the everyone’s iCal with more run- Open Hearts Key ideas: Faith, Hope, Courage, and Trust. holidays, what are you seeing? ning around. First, I’d encour- Open Minds ~Open Doors We wish all of you a Blessed Thanksgiving. I love this time of year, age families to block out space The People of the don’t you? All the food, music, to simply be together. On No- United Methodist Church Join us this Christmas Season. parties! But it can be tough, too. vember 20, we’re starting a four Worship Time So many of us want to have part series called “Christmas Advent begins November 27 Contemporary - 9:30 a.m. that perfect family meal or have Vacation” (I’m a huge Chevy Reaching Out - Offering Christ - Living God’s Love Christmas morning go just the Chase’s Christmas Vacation fan) Children’s Church, way we always imagined. That’s to talk about the pressure of Middle and High School Rivoer (904) 230-2955 Office a lot of pressure that can mess perfection around the holidays. 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Julington Creek Animal Walk is a state-of-the-art pet boarding facility for dogs, cats, and exotics providing: s,UXURY0ET"OARDING s'IFT"OUTIQUE s$OGGIE$AY#ARE s"ONE!PPETREATS0ET"AKERY s'ROOMING3ALON s$OG4RAINING s0ARK-EMBERSHIPS s7EB#AMS Your pet will fi nd a welcoming retreat at our 9-acre, fenced, off-leash dog park featuring a bone-shaped swimming pool and our .%7PAW SHAPED The third annual Ortho- which the doctors of Orthopae- SMALLDOGPOOL. paedic Associates of St. Au- dic Associates of St. Augustine gustine Golf Tournament was are committed to giving back to held on Tuesday, October 11 at their local community. the St. Johns Golf and Country Club. The tournament, which About the Wildfl ower Clinic: Good welcomed 112 golfers, raised Samaritan Health Centers, Inc., has $20,000 to benefi t The Good been providing free medical and Affordable Samaritan Health Centers’ Wild- dental services to the St. Augustine small dog Veterinarian community since 1998. The Wild- Owned and fl ower Clinic in St. Augustine. luxury oasis. Lynnette Horwath, execu- fl ower Clinic, a new 1,500 square Operated tive director of the Good Samar- foot clinic, was recently built to serve Please call itan Health Centers, expressed the medical and dental needs of the for details. her gratitude at the awards uninsured community of St. Johns NE Florida’s Premier Luxury Pet Resort, Dog Park and Spa County. The clinic serves uninsured luncheon, “This donation of 3AN*OSE"OULEVARDs sWWWJULINGTONCREEKANIMALWALKCOM county residents with an income at almost $20,000 will cover the or below 200 percent of Federal Pov- cost of clinic operations for over erty Guidelines. The Wildfl ower Clinic Conveniently located next to Julington Creek Animal Hospital a month. This has a huge impact sees over 2,500 patients annually, on a small clinic like ours.” many of who have no other option The annual golf tournament but to go to the Emergency Room. Stop by for a tour and receive a coupon for a free daily park pass is just one of many ways in www.thecreekline.com • November 2011 • The CreekLine, Page 35 CHS Sports Roundup By Grant Piper, CHS Student Barbara Lee All is well in the world of game, will be tied with Ponte taking the edge off the Sharks’ Creekside sports and the ho- Vedra going into their late home fi eld advantage. The last rizons are mostly bright. The October game for the district four games of the season are Studios football and volleyball teams lead. This all however depends area rivals Matanzas, Ponte Ve- are both having some of the on both teams maintaining their dra, Nease and fi nally Bartram. best seasons in school history. current performances, which The varsity volleyball team PXUDOVIDX[ILQLVKHVPDUEOLQJ The volleyball team just won doesn’t seem too hard for the is also doing well. Their record their conference match against pair to do. is 16-5 but they are 4-0 in the WH[WXUHVVWHQFLOLQJVWULSHV Nease and the football team The October 28 showdown league. They most recently beat WURPSHO·RHLO is challenging long-time rival is expected to be one of the Nease for the conference title Ponte Vedra for division su- most electrifying in school his- and have a four game lead over premacy. tory. Since both Ponte Vedra the Bartram Bears who are 1-3 The varsity football team and Creekside opened the same in the league. They are in line to is holding at a school best 5-1. year, they fast became in- win district title this year. The The Knights have been playing evitable rivals. The rivalry has girls are ranked seventh overall Almost Home impressive football lately. Their burned hot for the past three in the state out of 78 schools off ense, led by junior Adam years across all sports, with in the same division. The girls DAYBREAK Sandin, has been absolutely football, volleyball and lacrosse are looking sharp going into the Adult Day Care phenomenal. In just two weeks being the most intense. Last end of the season. the Knights put up a total of year when the football teams Wrestling and soccer have 88 points, 41 in a 41-31 thriller played a brawl broke out on the both started their tryouts recent- Specialized Care for the against Episcopal and 47 in a fi eld between the two and had ly as we gear up for our winter individual with Alzheimer’s 47-18 win over Pedro Menen- to be broken up by coaches. sports. Go Knights! dez. In the game against Pedro This year the game is being held or similar memory loss. Menendez, the Knights scored at Ponte Vedra and the winner Editor’s Note: For the most recent all 47 point in the fi rst half of the game will most likely win football scores and updates, please setting a new school record for the division. Both teams have visit www.thecreekline.com and view 3604 Cardinal Point Drive most points in a single half. The put up similar numbers all sea- our High School Football blog, where Jacksonville, FL 32257-5581 731-4002 Knights are 2-0 in the district son making the game on paper our high school writers post game re- www.almosthomedaybreak.com M–F 7am–6pm License #9109 and pending a win against look like a close one. Creekside caps for each of their schools’ home Matanzas in their homecoming is sure to bring their massive football games. student section to the game Nease Sports Roundup By Elena Castello, Nease Student With almost three months ries so far! A lot of the freshmen Ghostwriting up close: Writing on contract into the new school year, the have potential to make the team On November 19, 2011, da Writers Association meeting. ity fi rms. And then there is fall sports are in full swing at excellent, although many seniors at 10:15 a.m. in the St. Johns The Main Library is located ghostwriting. People from 18 Nease. Many of these sports are will be leaving this year. Districts County Main Library, award- at 1960 North Ponce de Leon to 100 have fascinating stories on the right track to achiev- is coming up soon and the both winning writers Jeff Swesky Boulevard in St. Augustine. to tell. ing their goals; whether it is the boys’ and girls’ swim teams and Nancy Quatrano will pres- There are many ways to Ghostwriting contracts can districts, regionals or states, the are defi nitely prepared to win. ent an interactive workshop make writing lucrative. Jour- vary from no author credit and hard-working Panthers continue The cross country team is about ghostwriting memoirs, at nalists write for hire, as do a paycheck, to payment with striving for success. And the in- doing incredibly well. There the Ancient City Chapter-Flori- copywriters for ad and public- full credit for the work. And, tensity of the teams is something have been no injuries and senior as Swesky and Quatrano will unmatched by any other. Mac Reynolds has broken the reveal, an incredible journey The volleyball team has a school record-again; with a time Captain David’s Fishing Report and experience is involved winning record, 12-8, which is of 15:22, he’s the fastest runner By Captain David Lifka with writing those books for excellent. Taking into account a at our school (5k race). The team other people. To make it easy to new coaching staff and the loss had their pre-state race and now Good news—it is offi cially an area where year ‘round understand, Swesky has devel- of six seniors (from last year), hopes to qualify for districts, fall and the fi shing still remains fi shing exists without having oped a checklist-type guide as this rebuilding year is going ex- then regions, then states. The great in our area of the St. to drill a hole in the ice. This a handout. tremely well for the new, young girls and boys of cross country Johns River. From downtown winter when you feel the urge This program is pre- team. are some of the most deter- Jacksonville to Green Cove and to escape the house and get sented in partnership with the Sadie Thurston, a sopho- mined athletes at Nease and the in between (that’s us), those outdoors, give the St. Johns or Friends of the Main Library, St. more, energetically thanks, “the teamwork and support has been great catches we’ve experienced one its tributaries a try and you Johns County and the Ancient new coaching staff , that’s helped clearly visible throughout the most of the year are still to be might be pleasantly surprised. City Chapter, Florida Writ- us along the way!” season. had. There are plenty of croaker Fishing Report: Croaker ers Association (ACC-FWA). The team has beaten some of The football team at Nease and yellowmouth to be caught and yellowmouth are big and The ACC-FWA meets the third the harder teams, like Creekside has had a rough start to their in the holes and shell beds, plentiful. Marker 18 and Buck- Saturday of every month at and these good victories have season, as their record is 2-5. along with sea trout, fl ounder, man Bridge should provide the Main Library. Meetings are boosted the morale of the volley- However, the team still has time redfi sh , black drum and sheeps- plenty of action. Anything goes free and open to writers of all ball girls. to improve their record and the head around docks and bridges. on docks with live bait. On any genres. For the swimming and div- last games of the season will be Live and dead shrimp is the day redfi sh, croakers, trout and For more information make-or-break for the team. The bait of choice for this fi shing ing team, the goal is to take fl ounder. Fish moving tides. regarding the local chapter or as many people as possible to pride of the Nease Panthers foot- smorgasbord, but cut bait, live Whether you catch one, the FWA organization, please ball, though, has stayed strong fi nger mullet and quartered blue districts. And they have a good some or none, the family time contact the group at accfwa@ chance of accomplishing that, and the fans never faltered from crab will also produce some nice spent fi shing will last a lifetime. gmail.com. cheering them on at the games. catches. Now is the time to be because there have been no inju- planning your fi shing trip as seasonal conditions could slow down or even bring to a halt this fabulous fi shing till spring. Fortunately we live along 33% OFF a diverse part of the river that likes to keep on giving. 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Whiter teeth are With a quarter of the year and senior Ashland Rahn, who before the patient embarks on associated with a youthful and already fi nished, the fall sports led the team in scoring. have begun to wind down, as The boys’ basketball team the teeth whitening regimen healthier lifestyle. When pa- teams are competing in their did not fare as well last sea- at home. The custom tray is a tients have a brighter smile, they district, regional and state son, only managing to win two Teeth enamel discoloration can critical component of the treat- tend to smile more often and are playoff games. However as games. However, like most of be caused by staining, aging, or the temperature starts to drop ment. It ensures that the correct less self-conscious. In addition, Bartram’s other teams, the Bears chemical damage to your teeth. and the days begin to shorten, only graduated one senior and amount of whitening solution a whiter smile tends to minimize Bartram Trail’s winter sports Some of the more common will be returning four of fi ve is used ant that the patients the appearance of facial wrin- season is just heating up. With starters this season. Experi- causes of teeth discoloration are teeth are properly exposed to kles, giving a way to a younger a disappointing end to their ence was in short supply during red wine, coffee, tea, sodas or seasons last year, both the boys’ the whitening solution, without and energetic look. A whiter the 2010 season, as the Bears cigarettes. Teeth whitening can and girls’ basketball teams are struggled to fi nd their rhythm. causing damage to the gums. smile gives patients a friendlier looking for redemption. On the Losing leads became a hallmark be used to correct discoloration appearance and a focus for all to other hand the girls’ and boys’ of Bartram’s play a season ago, A home whitening session can of the teeth by removing the look at. Have a beautiful smile soccer teams are searching for as the Bears’ inconsistency led yellow and brown staining that last for a few hours or you may more success in the playoff s, to a number of close losses. In for the holidays !! especially against district rival builds up over the years. keep the tray in overnight, it all order to add more games to the Ponte Vedra. win total this year, Bartram has depends on level of whitening Call the office for our holiday Falling victim to Ponte been working hard in the off - Teeth whitening is an easy the patient desires. whitening specials for you or a Vedra for the second straight season. solution with lasting results and loved one, its a great gift for the year in a row, the boys’ soc- “This summer we held Many patients have their teeth cer team is looking to end the practices, in addition to play- minimal steps. holidays. trend this year despite losing ing against local teams,” said star goal scorer Kevin Mur- junior Tyler Irish. “Also we’ve man, who graduated last year. done a fall league this year that Murman provided the spark for we have never done before and Dr. Gus J. Gari D.D.S. the Bears last year, scoring 30 have been practicing regularly To Schedule an appointment call goals, which catapulted Bar- for six weeks.” tram into the third seed of last With all of this preparation, year’s district playoff s. However the Bears are looking to make 287-0033 the Bears only lost four seniors it back to the state playoff s, as last year and are returning the they are now in a district with 3BDF5SBDL3PBE 4VJUFt4U+PIOT '- majority of their lineup. only Clay and Creekside as op- Senior Timothy Lasseter ponents. This change not only commented on this saying, “We aff ects both basketball teams United States Coast Guard Auxiliary update have a lot of people that have but also the softball, baseball been in the system for a few and volleyball team. seasons so our team is not short The girls’ basketball team Vessel Safety Check schedule for 2011 on experience.” By Contributing Writer Joe McCoy, Public Affairs Offi cer, Flotilla 14-7 had high expectations last year, This year the Bears will led by an experienced core of be competing in Class 3A of Vessel Safety Checks (VSC) agency. A decal is awarded to citation if your vessel is inspect- seniors who had played for District 3, their third division are off ered (weather permitting) display if the vessel has passed ed by the United States Coast Bartram all four years; however, change in three years; however, at the following locations and the examination along with a Guard or other law enforcement. Bishop Kenny eliminated them they will be competing with times: West Marine discount coupon The VSC provides a risk-free from the playoff s unexpectedly the same district teams, among in the fi rst round. The Bears, Vilano Boat Ramp – Second for the purchase of safety items. way to check that your vessel them Creekside and Ponte who lost to St. Augustine three Sunday of each month from An example of some of the meets the legal minimums and Vedra, who both made it to the times last year, will not have to 12:00 noon until 3:00 p.m. items checked include during a to potentially avoid a citation regional playoff s last year. worry about facing them due to St. Augustine Lighthouse VSC include: later. Upon completion of the VSC, you will be informed of After coming off a trip the reshuffl ing in the district, Park Boat Ramp – Second Sun- Personal Flotation Devices (life to the state championship in which is good news for the day of each month from 12:00 jackets) potential safety exposures. A successful VSC may result in 2010, the girl’s soccer team was younger team. Senior and only noon until 2:00 p.m. Registration and numbering decimated by graduation and returning starter Allie Mano is There is no charge for the lowered insurance rates for Navigation lights some boaters. relied on underclassmen to fi ll optimistic about this season de- safety check and it takes from Ventilation the ranks last year. The Bears spite the lack of upperclassmen. 15 to 20 minutes. The VSC is a For more information, Fire extinguishers please visit www.safetyseal.net/, excelled, however, racking up “We’ve had a lot of play- complimentary check of your 10 wins during the regular ing time together, which has boat conducted by members Distress signals (fl ares, horn, a website devoted exclusively to etc.) the VSC program, co-sponsored season, including a 2-0 victory allowed us to gel and ease the of the Auxiliary, confi rming over Ponte Vedra who would Battery cover and connections by the United States Coast learning curve for our younger that it meets both federal and eventually make it to the state players,” she said. state requirements for safety. All of these items are cur- Guard Auxiliary and the United semifi nals. Although, they were The Bears are looking to No citations are issued and the rently required by state and States Power Squadrons. beat by the same team in the retake their position as the top results of the safety check are federal laws and, if missing or district tournament, ending team in the region and have not reported to any enforcement non-operating, can result in a their streak of 10 straight state put in the work during the off - playoff births. The encouraging season to do so. For Bartram thing for the Bears is that they Trail there is plenty of optimism No Maintenance! will be returning almost all of for success; the only thing the their starters from last year, in- Bears must do is execute. No Insurance! cluding junior Taylor Valentine No Cleaning! No Storage!

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Meet the Pacetti Bay Running Club boys! Watch for the picture of the girls in the Running Club next month. Photo provided by Lynn Johnson. Texas Hold Em Monday 7-9pm Safe grilling tips Trivia Night Tuesday 7-9pm By Contributing Writer Meghan Bender, Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation It is tailgating season, ture. which means grill masters are • Never leave an ignited, hot in high demand. Yet each year grill unattended. emergency crews respond to thousands of fi res and emer- • Keep grills away from heavy gency calls around the country foot traffi c, games and activi- LIVE MUSIC! because of careless grilling. ties. EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT Combining explosive fuels • Store lighters and matches with food, hot metals and away from the grill. large amounts of people • Wear fi tted clothing can cause a recipe for when grilling; no frills or 7U\RXUQHZPHQXLWHPV disaster according strings. to the article, BBQ 6DQ-RVH%OYG-DFNVRQYLOOH)/ Safety Tips for the • Before starting your Tailgating Sea- grill, be sure all parts son. Furthermore, are fi rmly in place and last year alone more working properly. than 1,800 people • Keep a fi re extin- We Need a Home! required treatment guisher nearby. Hi! My name is Henny; I My name is Barney; I m at their local • Never attempt to am a 1 year old female a 7 month old male hospital follow- hound. I am current on Persian. I am already ing accidents move a hot grill. • Always use long-han- all my vaccines but still neutered and current involving a barbeque accord- need to be spayed. I am on all my vaccines. ing to the article Barbeque and dled utensils to avoid burns very gentle and loving I am declawed; I get Grilling. and spatters. and looking for the along great with other Follow these safety tips to • Be sure there is nothing ob- right family to take me home! animals and children. ensure your barbequing experi- structing the path of the fuel. ence is a win! All adoptions at the Pet Center are $60, which includes neutering/spaying, rabies vaccinations and shots. These safety tips are The Pet Center is located at 130 N. Stratton Road, just off US-1 between County Road 210 and Interna- • Use gas, propane and char- brought to you as part of the tional Golf Parkway. The hours are 9:00-4:00 Monday through Friday and 9:00-12:30 on Saturday. coal grills outdoors and prevention and education mis- always at least 10 feet away sion of Firehouse Subs Public St. Johns County Pet Adoption Center • 209-6190 from any building or struc- Safety Foundation.

Save the ta-tas! The Julington Creek women’s B1 tennis team recently promoted breast cancer awareness. Pictured are Nina Gregor, Becky Ar- galas, Janet Gibson, Scott Lefteris, Cathy Klein, Pat Aydelette, Constance Jackson, Stacey McFarlin, Annie Breton, Sylvie Blais, Sandy Dean, Alcira Guzman and Karen Pandolfi . Save the date: it’s “Christmas on the River” Join us at River House, 179 Marine Street on Sunday evening, No- vember 20 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. for the Council on Aging’s annual “Christmas on the River.” Enjoy fes- tive holiday food and drinks and do some shopping at the silent auction! Community volunteers will model gorgeous evening gowns paired with holiday wreaths beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person. For tickets or more information, please contact Becky Yanni at 209-3685 or email at [email protected]. Page 38, The CreekLine • November 2011 • www.thecreekline.com Exploring the Gitchie Gumee By Contributing Travel Writer Debi Lander, www.bylandersea.com thusiastic &?JJ7GLRCP following in the UP. 0MMJ0?AI?ECQ Light- house buff s 3R?PRGLE?R revel with $ a bounty of sites to visit, more than any other state. Lake Superior shoreline alone boasts 35 of the Photo by Thomas A. Schneidera statewide 116 light- Michigan’s eastern Up- houses. Despite their guiding }&PCC%QRGK?RCQ"CQRNPGAGLEMDRFCWC?P per Peninsula makes an ideal lights, the Great Lakes remain getaway from Florida’s heat treacherous boating grounds. }.CU#MLQRPSARGML 2CKMBCJ 2CK?PAGRC and humidity. That is, if you Gordon Lightfoot’s ballad “The plan your visit for next sum- Wreck of the Edmund Fitzger- }3?JR3WQRCKQ 3APCCL%LAJMQSPCQ mer. Poet Henry Wadsworth ald” brought cultural awareness Longfellow referred to the shore to the 1975 tragedy. Visit the }-CK@CPQMD&30! 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Marie, and gorgeous. Take the scenic photo ops; however, even more Grand Hotel, built in 1887, lulls and Lake Huron and Ontario, Michigan for the multitude of three-hour hiking trail from picturesque are the dramatic guests back in time as they thus providing a major shipping choices available at reasonable Tahquamenon’s Lower Falls, cliff s at Pictured Rocks. They while away the day on wooden lane for over 90 million tons of rates. Kayakers favor Les Châ- actually a series of drops, to the stand as the centerpiece of the rockers lining the 660-foot front cargo each year. The tour also teaux Island, actually 36 islands Upper one. Or drive to the Up- Pictured Rock’s National Lake- porch, the longest in the world. passes by the Canadian city of that form an archipelago, now per Falls entrance and walk to shore Park. The water may be Hiking and biking around the Sault Ste. Marie. a nature preserve. 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