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I was sworn in and then we staff cares very much about the county our meeting on Dec. 8 and the reasoning just got right to work. That day, there that they work and live in and they are was that it honored the native tribes that A recent survey we performed said that were some commercial development really trying to serve the people. were in the area as well as Tocoi Creek, 20 percent of distance learners do plan to variances to vote on. We’ve had two more which actually runs through the school’s return to brick and mortar schools in the meetings since then with a mixed bag Q: Do you have anything else you’d like to zone. The School Board only picks the second semester. As a result of this, we of items. I always have the community’s share with District 1? name of a school; the mascot will be will be consolidating some distance learn- interest in mind when I’m voting on the A: It has been expressed to me by resi- issues. picked by the principal and the commu- ing classrooms, so some students may dents across the political spectrum that as nity. have a change in teachers. Distance learn- the county grows, they want us to adhere ing families have been notified of this. Q: Did you feel prepared coming into the to smart growth principles. As a board, High School III should be breaking job? we just took the first step of re-funding ground any day [as of interview date of Q: Have there been any reporting changes A: I felt well prepared coming in. I had LAMP (Land Acquisition Management Dec. 16]. The principal for this school to the district’s COVID dashboard? a lot of people supportive of me both in Program). The last year that this program will be determined in the spring. A: The Health Department finally allowed the campaign and in the building. I had a was funded was 2008 and the funding us to report, on a daily basis, active cases lot of preparation before being sworn in, amount was $300,000. The motion we which is good because there is a lot to do. passed was in the amount of $370,000, We have the zoning finalized as of early and quarantines listed by school. This We commissioners also serve on various which is this most previous funding December for K-8 School MM. This will information is now available online at the boards; for instance I serve on the North amount of $300,000 adjusted for infla- allow Principal Amanda Riedl to begin top of the district’s website. Student and Florida TPO (Transportation Planning tion. Staff will come back to us at the Jan. her community meetings to discuss nam- teacher active cases remain very low. ing and mascot suggestions, like we just Organization) board, which oversees 19, 2021 meeting with suggestions for a had for Tocoi Creek High School. traffic and roadways in northeast Florida. funding source. I think this shows that Q: What else do you have to share with My job is to get adequate funding for St. this board is responsive and listening to District 1? Q: What is the latest information about Johns County. the community. A: Some upcoming important dates School Based Distance Learning? include: Q: What would you like to hear from your Q: What is the best way for our readers to A: We are very grateful that the gover- constituents? contact you? nor and the commissioner of education Jan. 8: Online applications for Programs A: I work for the people of St. Johns A: Readers can email me at bcc1cwhite- extended the Emergency Order that proof Choice open on district website County and they are always welcome to [email protected] or call me at (904) 584- vides for School Based Distance Learning reach out to me. This is already happen- 5348. through the end of the school year so that Jan. 12: Virtual High School Showcase, 3:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. ing. In mid-December, I was invited to a funding will be in place. Our goal is to meeting with neighbors and the devel- get as many students back in brick and Feb. 5: Deadline for all applications for oper of a residential project that wanted Correction mortar schools as possible, though, be- Programs of Choice. to add units to a neighborhood. This Due to an editing error, the final quote in cause we are discovering that most learn meeting was held about two weeks prior the article “Meet new St. Johns County better in person. For those who have been Q: How can our readers contact you? to the county commission meeting and Commissioner Christian Whitehurst” successful with distance learning, we are I was able to listen to the neighbors and A: They can email me at beverly.slough@ in the December 2020 issue of The glad to be able to continue it. We recog- hear their concerns regarding the impact stjohns.k12.fl.us or call me at (904) 547- CreekLine was incorrect. nize that some families have extenuating the proposal might have to the existing 7510. circumstances, but absent that, we will community and school implications. The correct quote by Commissioner Meetings like this help me to understand Christian Whitehurst should be: “As we how the community feels about a project. grow, we need to make sure to not destroy what is beautiful about St. Johns County.”

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Q:& What advice do you have for property recently completed? Herbal Medicine for Daily Wellness Northeast Florida AHEC announces owners in the New Year? A: As part of the homestead exemption will be offered on Jan. 9 at 10 a.m. the following free Quit Tobacco Class, A: It’s the time of year to think about audit we undertook last year to identify Attendees will learn about traditionally which includes free nicotine patches, exemptions. If you are a new home- improperly claimed exemptions, we used herbs to promote wellness and gum or lozenges: Tuesday, Jan. 28, from owner in St. Johns County and qualify also looked for property owners who health as well as how to create their 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. at Wildflower Health- for an exemption, including homestead qualified but didn’t take advantage of an own tinctures, teas, and salves. In- care Clinic, 268 Herbert Street in St. exemption, low income senior exemp- exemption. As a result of this, just after cluded are guides, plant identification, Augustine. Call (904) 482-0189 for tion, veteran’s exemption or a disability the first of the year, we will be mailing lecture and herbal snacks. Pre registra- more information or to sign up. exemption, you need to apply. out about 3,000 cards to property owners that we believe may qualify for an tion is required via phone or text: (386) The requirements for application in- 972-1891. The St. Johns Reads 5K event “Lace unclaimed exemption. If you get one of Up for Libraries,” will be held at 8 clude: you must own the property as of these cards in the mail, clearly marked The Healthy Eating Every Day Pro- a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30 in Nocatee. Jan. 1, 2021; it must be your primary from our office … it is not a scam. The gram will be held on Tuesdays, Jan. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library residence and your Florida driver’s cards are specific to the exemption we 12 – April 13, from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. of St. Johns County, through a partner- license must show this address; and you believe you are entitled to, including This weekly series of live virtual classes ship with Vystar Credit Union and the must not receive homestead benefits homestead exemption, low income helps attendees learn the right balance community of Nocatee, “Lace Up for from anywhere else in the United senior exemption, veteran’s exemption of foods for optimal health. To register, Libraries” will help raise funds for pro- States. You have until March 1, 2021 to and disability exemption. You should call Northeast Florida AHEC at (904) gramming and author visits for future apply, which you can do online on our follow the instructions on the card 482-0189 or (877) 784-8486. St. Johns Reads events. Register for the website or by coming into our office. to follow up and see if you are in fact 5K at www.laceupforlibraries5k.itsyour- entitled to an exemption. The Newcomers of North St. Johns If you have property in St. Johns race.com/event.aspx?id=12794. Contact County that is not a residence and you will host a meeting and luncheon on Q: What is the best way for our readers your local library or visit www.sjcpls.org have an agricultural endeavor on that Tuesday, Jan. 19 at 11:30 a.m. at La for more information. to contact you? Cocina International Restaurant in the property and wish to take advantage of lower taxes as a result of an agricultural A: Our office is located at 4030 Lewis Castillo Real Hotel, 530 A1A Beach First Coast Florida Lifestyles New- Speedway Ste. 203, (904) 827-5500. Blvd. in St. Augustine. Doors will open comers Recreation Card Club will use designation, you need to apply for that, too. It is open Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. at 11 a.m. The event will feature a host a card playing at Dunkin’ Donuts – 5 p.m. Also, readers can email me presentation by Cheryl Freeman, direc- at the Shoppes at Murabella on Jan. 31. Q: Can you give us an update on the at [email protected] or call me at (904) tor of the Retire and Senior Volunteer Arrival is at 2 p.m and card games will 827-5500. Program (RSVP) of St. Johns County, begin at 2:15 p.m. Masks must be worn homestead exemption audit your office on local volunteer opportunities. The while playing cards and there can be no cost for the luncheon and program is food on the playing tables. Call the club “I only want cremation.” $30 for members. All reservations must organizer at (904) 829-0643 (no texts) be received by Jan. 12. Contact Sue to RSVP or for information about the Aird at [email protected] to register. club. The club is open to both men and Call for pricing women and is a smoke- and drug-free Flagler Memorial Cremation Society club. (904) 669-1809 • (904) 797-4990 2600 Old Moultrie Road • St. Augustine serving St. Johns, Flagler and Putnam counties (904) 429-9715 284 Paseo Reyes Dr. In Palencia NEW SHOWROOM OPEN Save $100.00 Monday-Friday 9am - 2pm with this ad OR Free In-Home Appointment Quality Blinds, Shades, Shutters

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Let us finish well the race set before us. was the 10th place medalist, Kendra In the Boys’ Open Race, 193 Twenty-two athletes from No Ex- Magloff finished 31st and Addy Souza runners competed. Cameron cuses Running Club competed in the was 47th. Newkirk placed 29th, Joshua Florida Middle School Cross Country Hazlewood placed 42nd, In the Girls’ Team Competitive Race State Championship in Lakeland, Fla., Charlie West placed 47th, there were 220 runners and 29 teams on Oct. 31, 2020. The runners from and Stephen Preddy placed that qualified. The No Excuses Run- northeast St. Johns County gave 110 72nd. ning Club girls selflessly earned second percent at prac- place in the Finally, in the Boys’ Team tice, trusting their Club Divi- Competitive Race, with 271 training to race sion: Riley total runners representing them through the Newkirk 33 teams, the No Excuses finish line. The state champion No Excuses Running Club boys. (23rd med- Running Club boys team re- Brianna Mo- alist), Char- lentlessly earned the Florida and self-doubt to achieve this highest tycka competed lotte Joseph Middle School Boys’ Cross Country XC Team honor. Truly they will remem- fearlessly in the (38th), State Champions title. Braden Motycka ber this moment the rest of their lives. Kindergarten – Valeria Ta- was the fifth place medalist, Nicholas Once State Champions, always State Second Grade furt (42nd), Rueda was the 16th place medalist, Champions. Now let’s see what they can Girls’ Elementary Sarah Rose Noah Gil was the 28th place medal- accomplish in Track and Field! Race, earning (49th), Sofia ist, Gavin Stopa finished 43rd, Jackson the second place Ramirez Lafser finished 47th, Bryce MotyckaEye fin- CenterEmail [email protected] or visit (55th), ished 62nd, and Brody Petrick finished medal. Chase CreeklineFacebook page: noexcusesr for more Petrick also me- Photos courtesy Jill Benavides Rylan Borg- 113th. information about the No Excuses Run- No Excuses Running Club girls in the Girls’ Team 4.9-inches wide x 5.55-inches daled tenaciously, meyer (91) ning Club. Competitive Race. This first place finish brought Coach placing 12th in and Sarah Zeke Benavides to his knees in tears. the Boys’ Elementary Race. Rocheleau Zeke and Jill Benavides are owners and (93rd). All seven girls ran personal These young athletes trained all summer coaches of the No Excuses Running Club. There were 203 runners in the Middle records (PRs). and fall, overcoming many challenges, School Girls’ Open race. Jordan Magloff injuries, setbacks, COVID restrictions

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Routine preventative care starts with appropriate treatments can be instituted from Rotary Club of St. Photo courtesy INK! annual visits to the veterinarian. Pets age sooner. Preventative care also includes Johns, Rotary Club of St. Monetary contributions from Rotary Club of St. Johns, Rotary Club of St. administering monthly preventatives for Augustine Sunrise, Rotary Augustine Sunrise, Rotary Club of Hastings and Rotary Club of St. Augustine faster than their human counterparts, Beach helped purchase an enclosed trailer with sponsor graphics. which means changes can develop more heartworms, fleas, and ticks year-round. Club of Hastings and Ro- rapidly. Preventative care encompasses tary Club of St. Augustine While your veterinary team can help room resources to promote the academ- many aspects of veterinary medicine, Beach will help INK! with basic learn- guide and provide you with various medi- ic success of St. Johns County public including annual exams, vaccinations, ing and literacy intervention for stu- cal options for your pet, you can also play school students. The organization was and early detection laboratory screen- dents and provide support for teachers an active role in your pet’s health. The established in 1994 after issues became ing. During these annual wellness exams, throughout the county. The funds will commonly used resolution, “New Year, apparent that local schools and teach- your veterinary health care team will get also assist educators with early identifi- New Me” can also include your pet. Our ers needed additional resources beyond to know you, your pet, and the lifestyle cation and treatment for children who furry friends need a balanced diet for what is provided by federal, state, local you share. Recommendations can then are at risk for reading and learning skills every life stage and routine exercise to governments, and parent associations. be made that fit best you and your pet’s failure. Items purchased with the grant maintain a great quality of life. What bet- needs. include the latest in technology with ter way to strengthen the human-animal “Demands for more revenue increases laptop computers, monitors, keypads as the student population continues Vaccination is a vital aspect of preventa- bond with your pet then by including and mouses, wireless and universal them in your new year healthy lifestyle? to rise. For the last several years, the tive care and is necessary for preventing docking stations, software, and an student population has grown by a diseases and keeping you and your pets enclosed and customized trailer with Jennifer Lockwood, DVM is owner and minimum of four percent annually. Ad- safe. Similar to children, vaccination sponsor graphics, among others. veterinarian of Crosswinds Veterinary Hos- ditional students require more educators begins when your pet is young. Pup- to be hired and District funds are bare pital. Email [email protected] for According to Donna Lueders, INK!’s pies and kittens will complete a series of bones,” said Lueders. “The problem is more information. executive director, the nonprofit provides innovative programs and class- Rotary Clubs cont. on pg. 11 FINALLY!!!! 2020 is over! New Year! New You! New Salon!

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Pre-COVID-19, media platforms. The other winners ship peering out through a porthole as infidelity only when he received a “poison the Chamber held a signature event are: Small Business of the Year Award: a great battle raged in Baltimore harbor. pen letter” from an anonymous detractor. in the fall to recognize and thank the St. Augustine Distillery; President’s The British were attempting to capture Sickles flew into a rage. Volunteer Leaders for their donation Award: Skip Marsh, Flagler Health+; the city. Fort McHenry stood in their of time and expertise. The Chamber Public Policy Member of the Year: way. The next day, Key penned a poem Shortly thereafter, Sickles saw Philip Barton Key outside his home in Washing- began its virtual presentation at the Michael Scine, Scine CPA Advisors; on the back of an envelope. Key’s poem, Dec. 4 Virtual Economic Develop- Chamber Ambassador of the Year/ set to music, would become our Na- ton. He ran to fetch a gun and then raced ment Breakfast. Mark Nighbor, the Gene Morse Award: David Permenter, tional Anthem in 1931, although it was outside to kill the Virginian in cold blood. purportedly played at baseball games as “Key, you scoundrel,” he exclaimed as Chamber’s 2019 – 2020 chairman of N2 Publishing; and Ponte Vedra Beach early as 1867. Through the long night, he fired multiple shots into the unarmed the board, presented the Chamber Division Ambassador of the Year/Grace “the bombs bursting in air,” proved to lothario, “you have dishonored my home, Member of the Year to Northrop Hayes Award: Kari Zerrahn, Anderson Key that the fort still stood firm. The you must die!” The scandal caught the Grumman and First Coast Technical Agency of NE Florida. Also honored danger was real. A month earlier the Brits attention of the nation. It was the trial of College for their “Outstanding Col- for their significant contributions: past had captured Washington and burned the century. Sickles was defended in court laboration and Efforts in Workforce chairman of the board, Mark Nighbor both the Capitol and the White House. by future secretary of state, Edwin Stan- Development.” He also awarded Joy and past chairman, Executive Commit- ton and others. They argued Sickles was First Lady Dolley Madison is credited Andrews, Deputy County Admin- tee, Economic Development Council, not guilty by reason of “temporary insan- with loading a cart with various national istrator, St. Johns County, with the Mike Koppenhafer. treasures, including a portrait of George ity.” The jury agreed. It was the first time the temporary insanity defense was used Chairman’s Award for her “Outstand- Washington and the White House silver, ing Leadership and Support of St. The chairman of the board for 2020- before fleeing just ahead of the Red successfully in the United States. Sickles Johns County Businesses through 2021, Dr. Erika Hamer, commented Coats. became a celebrity. 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Pedro Menendez High School Academies update

Pedro Menendez High School will host its Academy Night on Jan. 27, 2101. Visit https://cte.stjohns.k12.fl.us/ Photo courtesy Chris Cofield, school/pmhs/ for more information. Program Specialist/Academies, Pedro Menendez High School Academy of Architecture and Building Sciences: The Building Construction Program at Pedro Menendez High School completed a chicken coop for a local community member. The Building Construction Program program is always excited to do projects for community members. VyStar Academy of Business and Finance: Members of the VyStar Academy of Business and Finance are currently certifying in Microsoft Office products. To date more than 50 students have certified in either PowerPoint, Word or both. Bartram Trail Air Force JROTC brings By Antone L. LeFevre home hardware [email protected]

Despite changes to their program due to Covid-19, the Bartram Trail High School Air Force JROTC has been busy. On Nov. 7, the Drill Team competed at the Tift County Drill Challenge in Tift County, Ga. This was the first meet of the year and the Drill Team came home with numerous trophies: Photo courtesy Antone L. LeFevre, Lt Col, USAF (Ret) Blake Zweigle, Trey Willis, Kayla Campbell, Easton Han- Female Color Guard: First place for sen, McKenna Frazier, Chloe Hill, and Kylie Maldonado. Unarmed Color guard, third place for Armed Color Guard, and C/1st Lt. Easton Hansen and second place Corey McKenna Frazier, Outstanding Com- Bell mander. Regulation Team: Unarmed Regula- Exhibition Team: Unarmed Exhibition, tion, second place, C/Col. Chloe Hill, third place, Armed Exhibition, second Outstanding Commander. place. Overall Unarmed: Second place. Solo Armed Exhibition: First place Overall Armed: Second place.

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Becoming a freshman at a high school compared to previous years at Creek- is a big step in one’s life. Making the side, with many more options avail- transition from middle school to high able for all students. Lunch has been a school is already daunting, but now unique situation because there are many with the coronavirus, it is more of a more places to sit, but there is a lim- challenge to make this transition. ited number of people who are allowed to sit at each table. Being in groups This year, Creekside High School has with friends is a challenging situation instituted many changes to make sure because students have to plan ahead of Photos courtesy Nubia Angel that everything is safe for the students. time where and with whom they would BTHS Hispanic Honor Society collects items There are specific directions to go in the like to sit. These rules also apply to interior hallways, but students can go the mornings, when students arrive at for Alpha Omega both ways for the exterior. This process school and sit in the courtyard. has made it easier for some people to The Hispanic Honor Society at Bartram Trail High School recently conduct- get to their classrooms because every- For classrooms, each desk is separated ed a donation drive to benefit Alpha Omega, an organization that helps single one is going in one direction inside the and shielded by dividers, so group mothers, their children and senior women. Bartram Trail students donated building; however, it is challenging for partner work is challenging. A fac- many items such as diapers, baby wipes, towels, and laundry detergent. The freshmen to learn where the hallways tor that also plays into this is distance Hispanic Honor Society is an honor society for students who have decided are and figuring out where the classes learners. In some classes, some teachers to advance their Spanish education and enrich their cultural understanding are within the school because in person have to open online meetings for online of Hispanic people and their countries. The club performs many community orientation was not an option. Teachers students, which can cause technical services throughout the year. have been helpful to the freshmen by difficulties because multiple students are helping them find the way to walk in using the same program at once. Some- Rotary Clubs cont. from pg. 8 the right direction. times teachers have to repeat their entire lesson to their online students and in- Additionally, all students are required to person students. Coronavirus has been that students and teachers are suffer- County, however the nonprofit cannot wear masks in certain places and times. a challenge for everyone, but especially It is a challenge for everyone because it ing while working extremely hard every sustain its mission without having the for freshmen — so it will be fascinating day to obtain the tools necessary for proper tools, funding, and equipment. can be hard to keep a mask on in our to see how things will play out and if humid Florida weather and it is hard to academic success. Today’s classrooms With the new donation, Rotarians can things will ever be back to normal for are less likely to be equipped so all types get involved in activities while volun- identify friends. Teachers also have to the class of 2024. of learners can achieve. Educators must teering to help fill and deliver supply check the students’ temperatures before look to outside resources for support,” orders along with mentoring students, they step into their first period class. Meliza Turlington is a freshman at Creek- she said. volunteering in classrooms and at side High School. events, to name a few. The process for lunch is very different In 2020, INK! generated more than $840,000 back into classrooms to Visit www.ink-stjohns.org for more enhance public education in St. Johns information. Funeral • Crematory • Memorial Park Our mailboxes do more OurA re mailboxesal street ad ddore smore!s, no a A realP .streetO. B oaddress,x num notbe ar P.O. Box number Package acceptance from all carriers Pre-Planning advisors are available to assist you. 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By Martie Thompson “I think Tocoi was a beautiful crossroads, Makhaila Mills [email protected] similar to World Golf Village today,” Wil- lets said. Creekside High School senior Makhaila Mills has always been athletic. Growing After the selection of the school’s name, up in Cleveland, Ohio, she participated the goal was to match the mascot with in ice skating, gymnastics, swimming, the name Tocoi. Willets said all mascots diving, and soccer — all before fourth was used to being good at what- under consideration were suggested by grade, when the family moved to St. ever I tried. But I had promised community members in meetings held my mom I would stick with it and my Photo courtesy Makhaila Mills Johns. She eventually settled on track Makhaila Mills earlier in the fall. as her sport — and a good decision it coach said he saw something in me, so was. Makhaila is a state champion and I kept showing up and trying. Finally, “We wanted to select the mascot name finished fifth nationally in her favorite two years later in eighth grade I started very tight team and we all support each that not only sounded best with ‘Tocoi event, the 100m. She recently com- seeing my potential and this motivated other. I love my team and I would be Creek,’ but also has the best symbolism,” mitted to the University of Southern me to keep going. I knew I was fast. nothing without them and my coach. Willets said. California, where she plans to major in On Dec. 18, the last day of school prior human biology with a goal of becom- Q: How has your high school track Q: What do you do in your spare time? experience been? to Winter Break, the mascot name was ing a dermatologist. Makhaila is the A: Training for track is a very high com- revealed: Tocoi Creek Toros. daughter of Tony and Tracy Mills and A: When I started ninth grade, I was mitment. We start club conditioning in scared to join the Creekside team big sister to Madison (a sophomore at September and then have competitions Stay tuned to future issues of The since the rest of the team was older, Creekside) and Mason (a fifth grader at leading up to high school season in the CreekLine for additional information plus I had trained with my club team Patriot Oaks Academy). spring, followed by training for nation- leading up to the opening of Tocoi Creek rather than the high school team during als in June and July. The only month High School. Q: How did you decide to run track? conditioning season. But Coach Fields we really have off is August. But when I A: We have always been encouraged is also the Creekside coach and he just can, I like to go shopping and I love to by our parents to be active and that’s told me to do my thing. He had me run sleep! Mostly I like to hang out with my why I tried so many different sports. with the boys because he knew I could friends and teammates. When we first moved here, I played flag keep up with them and I earned the football and participated in boxing and team’s respect. In ninth grade, I placed Q: How did you decide to commit to the Setting a new standard. rowing. When I was 12, my mother sat third at states in the 100m, finishing University of Southern California? me down and said I needed to pick one behind a runner who was first in the na- A: I was not really considering USC at activity and commit to it. My father tion. She really pushed me to be better. first, because it is so far away. During Doug Nunnery In 10th grade I finished first in states in had played football and my mother ran the recruiting process, I formed tight REALTOR® track, so I decided I wanted to be like the 100m and second in the 200m. My bonds with coaches from a couple of DougNunneryRealtor.com my mom and do track. We signed up junior year, last spring, nothing really different schools (actually, both USCs: [email protected] with the St. Johns Striders and Coach happened because of COVID, but we UniversityDoug of Southern Nunnery California and had one meet at Bolles and my 11.73 Fields has been my coach ever since. UniversityREALTOR of South® Carolina). But was first in the nation. I also improved CaliforniaDougNunneryRealtor.com has everything I need. The Connect with me today to schedule your Q: Did you take to track immediately? my personal record in the 60m indoor [email protected] are superior and they offer complimentary, no-obligation A: No! When I first tried it, I cried. It event. This spring will be my final the major I want. Also, the coaches have Real Estate Review! was so hard. I was not good at it, and I season and I am looking forward to it. trained many Olympic athletes … and Our whole team is doing great; we are a (904) 233-8731 (Mobile) my dream is to go to (904)the Olympics. 260-4300 (Office) (904) 292-2060 (Fax)

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The Other Jacksonville — in North Carolina By Debi Lander Travel [email protected] Jacksonville, Florida, ranks as the largest an Eagle, Globe and Anchor statue, and ing like a funnel city in the country with that name, but the Montford Point Marine Memorial. that forces the it’s far from the only one. Did you know This last statue honors the first Black shrimp through that a half-dozen cities and around a Marines who were reluctantly admit- the nets to the dozen other municipalities also bear the ted to the Marine Corps between 1942 rear tail bags. name Jacksonville? Like our hometown, – 49, a time of segregation. The group most of them were named for President became distinguished during the battle After about 15 Andrew Jackson. Have you ever been to at Iwo Jima. – 20 minutes, another Jacksonville, perhaps one in Ala- anticipation Photos courtesy Debi Lander Checking the nets. bama, Arkansas, Illinois, Oregon, Texas, For a lighter experience, I went to sea builds as the nets Charter Company gives the first 50 or North Carolina? to learn all about are raised and the shrimping. I hopped lively catch emptied on a large table. pounds of shrimp and crabs caught to I recently flew aboard a shrimp boat, Everyone joins in the slimy scramble their guests. The rest remain as part of to Jacksonville, a 35-foot wood trawl- of picking out shrimp and crabs and the crews’ catch. What a fun but equally NC, where the er, at Sneads great educational experience we had! population is Ferry. Sneads While in the area, you can also explore just more than Ferry carries nearby Swansboro, another delightful 74,000. Located the moniker, little North Carolina seaside town. I in the southeastern “Shrimp- went kayaking where the White Oak coastal region, it’s ing Capital River meets the Intracoastal Waterway, the county seat of of the East enjoyed a sunset cruise on the Lady Onslow County. Coast.” Sorting out the crabs. Jane, Swan Boat, and checked out This area also in- Hammock Beach State Park. Most folks cludes Richlands, Sneads Ferry, Swans- My group ride the park ferry over to Bear Island boro, and North Topsail Beach. of five met Captain TJ Jarman and his first mate, Danny, at for a day of beaching, shelling or fish- Jacksonville, NC, founded in 1842, the marina for a cruise along ing. Swansboro hosts an annual Mullet is the home to Camp Lejeune, a large the New River. Depending on Festival in November along their cutesy training facility for the US Marine the season and the tides, char- downtown, except, of course, in 2020. Corps. With this strong military connec- ters like mine depart either If you are looking for travel ideas, the tion, the residents celebrate with many during the day or in the eve- Montford Point Marines Memorial. cities in Onslow County offer plenty of patriotic parades. They also honor those nings, but not on weekends. throwing the other fish back into the outdoor adventure for all ages. Driving who sacrificed their lives at Lejeune Participants learn about the workings of sea. (Rubber gloves and tongs supplied.) time runs around seven hours. For more Memorial Gardens, a poignant, off-base a shrimp boat, the process of trawling It’s a wild time with fish flipping, crabs information: www.OnlyinOnslow.com. memorial park. I toured the open-air, and capturing shrimp. Guests see the crawling, and water squirting about. public facility and discovered moving towering wings (or nets) lowered and The seagulls provide a loud soundtrack, Visit www.bylandersea.com to read more tributes at the Beirut Memorial, Viet- enjoy a ride at about 1.7 knots per hour but our giggles and yips may have been of local travel writer Debi Lander’s stories nam Veterans Memorial (second-largest as the shrimp and other fish are trapped. even more piercing. The Reel Livin’ and travel tips. in the country), 9/11 Memorial Beam, The nets drag through the water, work-

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