THE CREEKLINESM SERVING THE NORTHWEST ST. JOHNS COUNTY COMMUNITY SINCE 2001 M EMBER OF THE RT PUBLISHING GROUP OF COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS Volume 13, Issue 6 Visit our online edition at www.thecreekline.com June 2013 Facility to open in fall 2014 Congratulations, Bears Ground broken for new K-8 school BTHS boys’ track back- in Durbin Creek area to-back state champs! By Karl Kennell By Megan Grant is temporarily called School HH As the saying began with a hearty welcome goes, history of- by School Board Chairman ten repeats itself. Tommy Allen. The Presenta- Last year, the tion of Colors for the Pledge boys’ track team of Allegiance was made by won the state the color-corps of Nease High championship, School’s Navy Junior ROTC making history followed by the National An- for their name them played by “The Power of and their school. Creekside” band. Tim Forson, This year, they deputy superintendent for op- conquered again erations made the introduction the fi ght to the of the invited dignitaries and fi nals, becom- guests. ing back-to-back In his remarks, Superin- state champion- tendent of Schools Dr. Joseph ship winners. Joyner outlined how changes From the 400m, 800m, 300m Dignitaries perform the ceremonial groundbreaking for new school HH. in the fi nancing situation has allowed the school board to hurdles and 110m Despite the poor weather conditions, the BTHS team It was a busy morning ing of the bulldozers backing build these two new schools hurdles, to the prevailed at the state meet again! Monday, May 20, at the loca- up would be a groundbreaking to accommodate the over 19 4x4 relay race, tions of the newest schools ceremony. percent growth the district has the Bears never slowed down. were prepared well and got our in St. Johns County: one in It was a busy morning experienced in the last fi ve After racking up points from share of luck. They were ready Durbin Creek and the other in also for members of the school years. placing and winning races, the mentally and physically to Nocatee. Both are K-8 schools. board and other dignitaries as “Though these two K-8 tallied results showed a win for compete in adverse conditions.” At 475 Longleaf Pines Park- the groundbreaking at 9:00 schools may be the last for a Bartram yet again. These conditions being the way, the trucks were lining up a.m. for School HH on Long- while due to the economy,” Preparation is key—these rain, wind and cold that the as they brought loads of fi ll for leaf Pine Parkway in St. Johns Joyner explained. are the words that the track Bears faced during the state the bulldozers to spread around was immediately followed by School Board member team lived by. Rain or shine, meet—for which no other teams the site. It was a very busy ef- a groundbreaking at sister Beverly Slough, in whose dis- wind or humidity, practice went appeared ready. Honor, respect fort to make up for the delays K-8 School II at 105 Greenleaf trict the Durbin Creek School on. and pride were the feelings due to the recent rains. The Drive in Ponte Vedra. (HH) is located, followed with Paul Nowicki, head coach shared between the teammates, only event that could stop the The fi rst ceremony at what of the boys’ team, claims, “We rumble of trucks and the beep- Groundbreaking cont. on pg. 19 BTHS boys’ track cont. on pg. 9 Spark Up Mint juleps and funds raised for What’s Inside Your Sales! Page 3 What’s New Hospice at Kentucky Derby party Page 4 The Sheriff Reports Don’t miss the July Issue! Page 5 School District Journal Contact your rep today! By Karl Kennell On Saturday, grew louder. The rains Page 6 From the Commissioner May 4, Camilla surely didn’t dampen Page 7 New playground and Allan Roberts the spirits at the party Page 8 United Way opened the gates or in Louisville, Ken- to their ranch on tucky, as Orb ran the Page 9 Civics 101 State Road 16 to sloppy Churchill Downs Page 12 Miss Bartram Trail more than 150 oval to score a decisive Page 13 School Nurse of Year guests to raise a two and one-half length mint julep toast victory. Page 16 SPMS Raiders and show off their “Despite the weath- Page 17 Naval Academy grad best hats at the in- er, the guests gathered Page 19 Dr. Joyner’s new look augural Derby Run under the enormous red party for Commu- barn to view the 139th Page 22 Mill Creek news nity Hospice. This Run for the Roses,” Page 23 Happy Birthday JCA fi rst annual event Shelly Whiteman, event Page 24 Visit the library! was hosted by the co-chair and advisory Permit No.4 Permit Karen Glenos and Ray and Linda Matuza, members of the a St. US Postage Paid US Postage St. Augustine/St. Page 26 Travel to Mission San Presorted Standard Presorted council member said Callahan, FL 32011 Augustine/St. Johns County Advisory Council and/or Board of Johns County Ad- about the day. “Proceeds Luis for Florida’s 500th visory Council of Directors for Community Hospice, enjoyed the party. from the Derby Run par- Page 27 Movie Review Community Hospice of Northeast As the traditional “Call to ty benefi t Community Hospice Florida. Spirits were high at both the Post” sounded the start of and stay in St. Johns County, Page 29 Fishing Report the Derby Run party and the the running of the139th Ken- providing quality hospice care Page 31 Faith News Kentucky Derby in spite of rain tucky Derby, cheers from the for our friends and neighbors.” at both locations. crowd at the fundraising party Hospice Derby party cont. on pg. 15 Page 34 St. Johns 4-H Club The CreekLine 12443 San Jose Boulevard, Ste. 403 32223 Jacksonville,FL Page 2, The CreekLine • June 2013 • www.thecreekline.com $ Southpoint Pkwy Gate Pkwy W 95 Belfort RdButler Blvd Phillips Hwy A.C. Skinner Pkwy Butler Blvd www.thecreekline.com • June 2013 • The CreekLine, Page 3 Do you have community or club news you What’s New would like included in The CreeekLine? Then contact Martie Thompson at: Spark Up Your Sales! Community Happenings [email protected] or 886-4919. 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