SWeekend Edition January 11, 2008




TheEACHES


LEADER


Vol. 45, No. 59 Serving the communities of Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Mayport and Ponte Vedra Beach since 1963


NB: Project stall a wake-up call


by ALEXANDRA KUMMERNES
STAFF WRITER
Some Neptune Beach City Councilors
are questioning the city's codes after sev-
eral variances for a redevelopment proj-
ect at Penman Plaza were denied
Monday.
Following a lengthy and heated discus-
sion, Councilor Fred Lee told fellow
councilors that the city "ought to take
another look at our codes."
"To not be able to get this development


done when it's been sitting there for ten
years, there's something wrong," he said
at Monday's meeting.
"It's a wake-up call that we've got to
figure out some of these problems.
They're not going away."
Penman Plaza Associates, Ltd., has
.requested nine variances including
changes to the landscaping, parking and
a buffer to build an approximately
100,000-square-foot office and retail
development at the site of the former
Neptune Theaters.


But, the variances are a separate issue I W l
from the development order, City
Manager Jim Jarboe pointed out.
Denying the variances does not mean
that the project as a whole is being voted
down, he said.
While Community Development
Director Amanda Askew said that the
variances are "common," she added that
the number of needed variances could be
reduced with a few changes to the site
plan which the applicant Tuesday
agreed to revise, she said. Penman Plazi
See PENMAN PLAZA, A-2 > city approval.


...Fans getting all jacked up'


Aerial Angels, "high-flying
female circus artists, perform-
ing feats of grace, beauty,
and strength on the aerial
hoop and aerial silk, acrobat-
ics, fire-eating, and crack
bullwhip target-taking,"
according to the group's Web
site, give two free perform-
ances Sunday. See A-10.


Give your pet some luxury
space. See Be Jane, B-i:
Also, see Get Out for great
ideas for family friendly fun,
movie showtimes on our
Screen page, see B-4. Catch
all the band listings and,..t..,
events in your local Club ..
Scene, see B-5. The
Leader's weekly Pet Tales
feature a pet from around the
Beaches, see B-6.


Businesses


go for the


Jag-ular

by LIZA MITCHELL
STAFF WRITER
As the Jacksonville Jaguars prepare to
fight for the AFC championship title
Saturday and a coveted spot in the Super
Bowl, Beach businesses are bracing for a
boom.
John Smith, owner of Sports Mania at 924
3rd Street North,. in Jacksonville Beach,
said fans are "all jacked up" about the pos-
sibility that the Jacksonville Jaguars could
go all the way.
The store is selling official NFL Players
Association shirts depicting a pumped Jags'
coach Jack Del Rio on the front with the
slogan "We're All Jacked Up" in support of
the team.
It's quite a coup for Jacksonville to secure
the merchandise since it is still viewed as a
"small town market" by some major sports
retailers who generally target larger cities
such as New York, Pittsburgh and
Indianapolis, Smith said.
"We're'still fighting that image but it's a
nice thing for everybody and a nice shirt,"
he said, noting that a portion of the sales
will benefit a charity of Del Rio's choice.
"They were smart to get it out there. We are
very fortunate."
Smith has had his eye on the ball since
last spring when he said he typically starts
watching the season carefully to determine
which teams will create the biggest
demand.
This year the Jacksonville Jaguars team
has definitely shaken business up for the
better, according to merchants.
See JAGUARS, A-2 P


AFC Divisional Playoff
Jags vs. Patriots
Saturday 8 p.m. CBS broadcast


Signs of fan fever are evident at the
Beaches. A special edition T-shirt,
below, is proving popular.
Photos by STAFF


Waitress Rae Lamb, left, and assistant manager Nicole Hatch show
their Jaguars spirit Thursday at The Players Cafe in Ponte Vedra
Beach.


une-woman snow opens at
Players by The Sea, see B-6.


Seth Dupuis of Neptune
Beach won the King of the
Groms event hosted last
week at SkateLab in Atlantic
Beach. See more results in
Surf Culture, A-9.


Linda Borgstede to

retire from Leader

after 14 years


FROM STAFF
Linda Borgstede, Marketing
Director of The Beaches Leader
and Ponte Vedra Leader, has
announced her intention to
retire at the end of March 2008
after more than 14 years of
service.
Publisher Tom Wood made
the announcement Thursday
morning.
"Last January, 'Linda
Borgstede declared her inten-
tion to retire at the end of 2007
- thus honoring a promise to
give me as much notice as pos-
sible to find the right person to
continue Linda's crucial contri-
bution to our enterprise. I
imposed on Linda to postpone
her retirement long enough to
help plan for 2008 and get the
year off to a good start, but now
we have agreed that her retire-
ment will begin at the end of
March 2008."
Borgstede has directed all
sales and marketing efforts at
The Leader since 1994.
"It has been a pleasure to
have a professional of Linda's
caliber contribute her talents to
The Leader for the past 14
years," Wood said. "She has
helped the paper grow and
been a hard working champion
for the business community at
the Beaches."
A member and past president
of Oceanside Rotary, Borgstede
is active in the community. She
and her husband George will


continue liv-
ing in
Jacksonville
Beach, where
they raised
their two chil-
dren, Laura,
who is now a
business
Borgstede owner in
Atlanta, and
Greg, an archaeologist with the
State Departmsnt in
Washington D.C.
Borgstede will continue to be
a contributing columnist to The
Leader's editorial pages.
A graduate of the University
of .Missouri school of
Journalism, Borgstede came to
Jacksonville Beach in 1983 and
was editor of The'Westside Story
in Jacksonville and moved into
advertising with Westminster
Publications of Jacksonville.
From 1990 to 1994 she served
as advertising director and asso-
ciate publisher of The Camden
County Tribune in St Marys
Georgia.
"I believe in newspapers, and
it has been a source of great
pride to me to be associated
with The Beaches Leader,"
Borgstede said. "This communi-
ty is well-served by having its
own, locally owned and operat-
ed newspaper, and they don't
get any better than The
Leader."
A successor to Borgstede has
not been named.


Locals to take the stage


Talent explodes Friday


by CHUCK ADAMS
STAFF WRITER
While you may not get Carrie Underwood,
Taylor Hicks, Kelly Clarkson or Ruben
Studdard, all "American Idol" winners, you'll
find some fine local talent competing Friday
in the finals of "Talent Explosion," an inaugu-
ral competition sponsored by Oceanside
Rotary Charities.
The finalists were selected in online voting,
which ended Dec. 15. The voting produced 11
finalists from a field of 30, all of whom sub-
mitted videos' that still can be viewed at
www.talentexplosionusa.com.
The finals begin at 8 p.m. in the Nathan H.
Wilson Center for the Arts, 11901 Beach
Blvd., at Florida Community College
Jacksonville's South Campus. The event,
which is open to the public, starts with a 7
p.m. reception.
Tickets cost $25 for adults and $15 for col-
lege and high school students. Youngsters
under high school age are free. Tickets are
available at the door, by calling.904-654-5946
or online at www.talentexplosionusa.com.
The contestants will compete for cash
prizes, with first place being $2,500, and be
judged by a celebrity panel "filling in" for
American Idol's Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell
and Randy Jackson. The judges will be Robbie
Rose, WQIK-FM; Mary Anne Christensen,
Beaches Habitat; and Shannon Ogden, First
Coast News. The evening's
master of ceremonies, Arthur What: Talent f
Crofton of WEJZ-FM,
"replaces" Ryan Seacrest. Where:South
In the final field are The When: 8 p.m.
Sassy Tappers, Grace Nichols, Cost: Adults,
Kevin Jaeger, Sarah Bohr, high school ar
Amy Jones, Julianne free for young,
McCarthy, Carlton Walden,
Norma Hagan, Turning Point Tickelts:At do


Recovery,
Tuda Sarian
and Kevin
Monahan.
Sassy
Tappers,
under the
direction of
Patty Zipperer, was founded five years ago
through the Neptune Beach Senior Activity
Center. Turning Point Recovery was formed to
lead worship at Celebrate Recovery, which
meets every Friday at Beach United Methodist
Church.
Grace Nichols, a Fletcher High sophomore,
sings in the Fletcher Women's Chorus and
Ladies Chamber Choir. Julianne McCarthy,
who attended Nease for two years before
completing her senior year at Douglas
Anderson School of the Arts, was recognized
in 2007 as Top Classical High School Vocalist
in Florida.
Amy Jones is a worship leader Wednesday
nights at Neptune Baptist Church, and Kevin
Jaeger, 2007 graduate of the Florida State
College of Music, has performed at Players by
the Sea in Jacksonville Beach.
Online voting for the contestants raised
nearly $10,000 for Rotary Charities. Each time
a person voted for a performer, the cost was
$1. Proceeds from Friday's show will go to
charity. Oceanside Rotary supports communi-
ty projects such as Habitat for Humanity and
Neptune Beach Elementary
inals School's Playground by the
Sea, an all-access facility for
Campus, FCCJ disabled children.
tonight The Beaches chapter also
$25; students, contributes to international
d above, $15; projects, most notably its
erGuatemala Water in con-
er :cert with the Rotary Club of
)or Coban, Guatemala.


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January 11, 2008


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CALENDAR


Friday, Jan. 11
FRA Cooks: Fleet Reserve
Association Branch 290 is hosts
a "Fish Fry" from 5-8 p.m. at the
Branch Home, 390 Mayport
Road, Atlantic Beach. A dona-
tion of $8 is requested for each
dinner. Carry-out orders are
accepted, and the public is
always invited to dinner.
Starting at 9 p.m., the music of
Doug Bracy will entertain until
1 a.m. For information, call 246-
6855.

Honoring Dr. King:
Jacksonville's annual Martin
Luther King Jr. celebration fea-
tures a breakfast, sponsored by
the South Council of the
Jacksonville Regional Chamber
of Commerce, that commemo-
rates Dr. King. Keynote speaker
at the event, to be held from 7-
9:30 a.m. at the Prime Osborn
Convention Center, 1000 Water
St., is Hattie Hill. For informa-
tion, contact J e n n y
Guanciale at 904-366-6600, ext.
7606, or at events@myjaxcham-
ber.com.

Peace Be With You: "Peace
Be With You" is the theme of an
upcoming exhibition at Art
Advocate Gallery, St. Augustine.
The exhibition, open to all St.
Johns Cultural Center artist
members, opens Jan. 26 and
runs to Feb. 15. The official
opening, to be held from 5-9
p.m., will include an artists
reception. Jan. 11 is the dead-
line date to advise of interest.
Work will be received Jan. 19 at
the gallery. Only one work per
artist will be accepted. Space is
limited, and works cannot
exceed 18" x 24." The artists'
entry fee is $5. For information,
contact Michelle Pent at
michellepent@bellsouth.net.

Saturday, Jan. 12
Atlantic Beach Tree


Conservation: The Atlantic
Beach Tree Conservation Board
presents Florida Arbor Day and
Adopt-A-Tree Community
Clinic from 1-4 p.m. at Donner
Park Community Center, 2072
George St. Early Piety, a
Specialty Tree Surgeons certified
arborist, will give demonstra-
tions and answer questions.
Rick Carper, Atlantic Beach's
director of public works, and
city planner Erika Hall will lead
discussions. For information,
call Hall at 270-1605 or e-mail
her at ehall@coab.us.

Heartland Volunteers:
Heartland Hospice Services
offers three volunteer training
workshops beginning with one
Jan. 12 at the Orange Park
Medical Center. The second is
Jan. 19 in Brunswick, Ga. And
the third is Jan. 26 at 8130
Baymeadows Way West. For
information, call 904-737-2553.

Saturday Dance: The
American Ballroom and
Contemporary Dance
Association meets at Bolero's
Ballroom, 10131 Atlantic Blvd.
This month, the dance, with a
live band, starts at 8 p.m. The
event is BYOB; setups and
snacks are provided.Admission
is $12. For information and
reservations, call 246-2858.

Star Party: A Star Party will
be held starting at 6 p.m. at the
GTM Environmental Education
Center. The event begins with a
brief program, followed by an
opportunity to use telescopes to
check out planets, constella-
tions, stars, nebulae and galax-
ies. The cost is $5 per person;
Friends of the GTM Advanced
reservations are required. Call
904-823-4500 to reserve a space.

Sunday, Jan. 13
Bike Guana: Guana


Tolomato Matanzas National
Estuarine Research Reserve
hosts a trail biking tour from 8-
10 a.m. that will cover 6-8
miles. Participants need to pro-
vide their own bikes, which
must be trail or beach. Helmet,
closed-toe shoes and water are
required.Reservations are
required. Call 904-823-4500 to
reserve a spot.

Environmental Science
Programs: Guana Tolomato
Matanzas National Estuarine
Research Reserve continues its
environmental science pro-
grams in January. The adult-
level program "Become an
Environmental Biologist" will
be held from 9-11 a.m. To regis-
ter, call the Environmental
Education Center at (904) 823-
4500.

Monday, Jan. 14
Are You Ready?: For the Jan.
29 election, sample ballots will
be available at the North Shores
Improvement Association
Community Center, and St.
Johns County Appraiser Sharon
Outland will be on hand at 7
p.m. to answer questions about
the Property Tax Referendum.
The center is at 120 Meadow
Ave., Vilano Beach. For infor-
mation, call 824-1212.

Keep the Music Alive: A ben-
efit concert for the Health and
Welfare Fund of the Jacksonville
Symphony musicians associa-
tion will be held starting at 7:30
p.m. at St. Paul's By the Sea
Episcopal Church, Jacksonville
Beach. St. Paul's By the Sea is at
465 11th Ave. N. For informa-
tion, call 249-4091.

Leave 'em Laughing: The
monthly meeting of the "Leave
'em Laughing Tent,"
Jacksonville's chapter of the
International Laurel & Hardy


Appreciation Society (a/k/a Sons
of the Desert), will be held from
6:30-8:15 p.m. at Pablo Creek
Branch Library, 13295 Beach
Blvd., between Kernan and
Hodges Boulevards Admission is
free for all ages; free light snacks
and sodas will be served. For
information, call 246-0312 or
visit the Tent's website at
www.leaveemlaughing.com.

PVCA: Mike Wanchick, St.
Johns County Administrator,
will speak at the Jan. 14th meet-
ing of the Palm Valley
Community Association, which
begins at 7 p.m. Wanchick will
discuss the Neighborhood Bill
of Rights and the potential
effects on county services if the
property tax initiative passes
Jan. 29. Jan. 14 is the day early
voting begins. PVCA meetings
are held at the Palm Valley
Community Center, 148 Canal
Blvd. Everyone is invited to
attend.

Tuesday, Jan. 15
Real Life 101: "Real Life 101:
Financial Fitness for Life," a free
four-part workshop that began
Jan. 8 at the Ponte Vedra Beach
Branch Library, 101 Library
Blvd., with information and a
take-home guide for parents,
continues with sessions for
teenagers at 6:30 p.m. For infor-
mation, call the library at 827-
6950. Complete January calen-
dars are available at local branch
, libraries or www.sjcpls.org.

Weight Loss Challenge: The
Marriott Spa and a premier
health and wellness company
are joining forces to offer an
eight-week weight loss chal-
lenge. The challenge will be pre-
sented at 6:30 p.m. in the
Marriott at Sawgrass Conference
Center. Admission is free. Prizes
have been donated by Marriott
Spa and the PGA Tour. For infor-


Businesses busy selling teal and black

o- JAGUARS, from A-1


"January is typically ho-hum
in the world of retail. This is
giving us a secondary kick with
all of the energy," Smith said.
"Things were okay in- the fall
with a moderate season but all
of a sudden we have this new
shot of enthusiasm. If we win,
" ne "e~~enzyis goiigto be 'even
bigger next week." '.' '
Marcus Stacks, manager of
Jag Mania at 1236 3rd Street
South in Jacksonville Beach,
said sales of playoff shirts and
other Jaguars merchandise are
on the rise.
Stacks said sales always spike
right before a game but the


chance to win in t
has increased that r
"It is better than
ed," he said.
Fans trekking
England for the gan
ping up cold wea
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'wa'shirts at' rf a
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Many fans staying
to watch the game
ning parties to watc
at home and Smi
expects a sea of tea
today at businesses
of the team.
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he playoffs Publix grocery store at Marsh
)ercentage. landing, said he expects to be
we expect- busy Saturday as shoppers pick
up game refreshments. He said
to New deli food and beer are always
ie are snap- popular with fans.
Either items Sports Mania's Smith leaves
nd hooded Sunday for Arizona to prep for
die's, i'ier- 'le opening of fdur 'iew' store
locations while 'employees" at
ig at home his Jacksonville Beach store
e are plan- will stand ready to greet the
:h the game hungry fans.
th said he "If the Jags get to the Super
1 and black Bowl in Arizona, they will be
in support selling what we've got," he
said, noting that Sports Mania
ager of the is one of only 12 retailers of
licensed Super Bowl memora-
bilia.
Merchandise is already mov-
ing quickly and Smith is gear-
ing up to stock the shelves
with newly printed shirts bear-
ing the likeness of the team's
key offensive players, the big
game's final score and a com-
L memorative Super Bowl line -
Sif the Jaguars take the New
England Patriots.
"We are well-positioned for a
Great situation. I'm just being
iJ patient. People don't realize
V Iders what goes on behind the
scenes to get the products into
S- the marketplace," Smith said.
S"I am turning in orders now
for next week. They want to
know how many hats you
want, how many in black, how
Many white, the number of
Shirts. It takes a lot of plan-
ning."
Smith must prepare the "if
and when" orders ahead of the
game to ensure the fans will
have the merchandise avail-
able as quickly as possible. It
also guarantees continued
team support as well as busi-
~ ness in the weeks leading up to
* the Super Bowl.
"All of a sudden people are
buying more polos and t-
shirts. More women are com-


ing in and buying team memo-
rabilia," he said. "It's a fun run.
If we upset New England, this
thing could get electric."
If the team is not victorious,
Smith said the store does not
get sacked with a huge bill for
merchandise no one wants.
6Y T 'hider is Itestroyed 'f fie
team loses.': ''
"If we lose it is going to be a
very quiet week in Jacksonville
but it would be a phenomenal
story if we are blessed to make
it to Arizona," he said.
Win or lose, Smith said the
fervor building before the
game day demonstrates the
level of excitement and com-
mitment to the team.
"It's been an exciting two
weeks for Jacksonville," he
said. "It definitely set the stage
for the future."


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Plaza

needs OK

PENMAN PLAZA,
from A-1

Carlos Asensio, who repre-
sents the owner of the proper-
ty, told the council that he
had an obligation to the ten-
ants, which is why some of
the variances are necessary.
"If I had no tenants on this
site, I could probably do a lot
more," he said. Winn Dixie is
one of the tenants.
The council Monday
approved two of the variances
- to reduce the size of a buffer
between a commercial and
residential zone and to
decrease the minimum park-
ing space size. The council
denied seven variances with
the condition that the appli-
cant work with staff to see if a
compromise could be met.
"I'm not opposed to the
renovation of this shopping
center. However, it needs to
be reconfigured to match the
code...We've had our staff
telling us for weeks that this
can be reasonably resolved,"
Councilor John Weldon said.
SBut, Councilor Eric Pardee
said that the city needs to be
"level-headed" in decision
making.
"I guarantee thAt the people
who live and work in Neptune
Beach would rather have this
shopping center than one
more tree put up," he said.
Weldon pointed out that
the city's action is not puni-
tive; but it lets applicant
know where the city stands.
The applicant has requested
a meeting with staff to work
out some of the issues, Askew
said.
"I think the council feels
like there's more work to be
done here," said Mayor Dick
Brown.


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FROM STAFF


Photo SUBMITTED
The Neptune Beach Elementary PTA treated students to a fun filled program featuring Mark Kistler, an
artist who hosted a number of drawing instruction programs on the Public Broadcasting Service. He has
produced many drawing books, DVDs, and other drawing-related media and taught the students how to
draw in the program.


The St. Johns
C o u n ty t
Commission, What it a
objecting to what
one commissioner enVirOnme
labeled "environ-
mental rape,"
Tuesday passed a
resolution against
the withdrawal of St. Joh
millions of gallons Commissio
of water from the St.
Johns River to pro-
vide drinking water to Central Florida.
The resolution, which joins two similar
measures from Duval County Beaches
communities, says the commissioners
oppose "any proposal to deplete the St.
Johns River by withdrawing additional
water from the St. Johns River and
Ocklawaha River."
The St. Johns River Water Management
District has said withdrawing 155 million
gallons of water per day to meet the
needs of Central Florida would not harm
the river. The district also has targeted
the Ocklawaha, a major tributary of the
St. Johns, saying it could supply up to 108
million gallons per day for Central
Florida.
The proposal unleashed a storm of
protest from the northern counties of the
Water Mandgement District's area, which
includes all or parts of 18 counties.
St. Johns commissioners passed their
resolution 5-0 after Neil Armingeon, St.
Johns Riverkeeper, from the nonprofit
organization of the same name, told
them such withdrawals would increase
,salinity to the river as far north as St.
Johns County and would impact the
river's ability to treat pollutants.
"During certain times of the year during


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Slow flow, the river is
S not really
: -low flow, the
counts to s river is not really
flushing, and that
ital rape. has implications for
.' ii/^its ability to treat
S.p o l lution "
Armingeon told
commissioners.
as County His presentation
'er Ben Rich contrasts with one
given to commis-
sioners Nov. 27 by
Kirby Green, executive director of the St.
Johns River Water Management District.
Green has given his presentation to sev-
eral governmental entities over the past
several months.
Commissioner Ben Rich thanked
Armigeon for giving his side in contrast
to that offered by "bureaucrats coming in
here and feeding us a bunch of flop,"
apparently referring to Green.
"There's no excess water in the St. Johns
River," he said. "This [withdrawal] is not
something that's supported by this board
and we will fight as a board" to prevent it,
Rich said.
"What it amounts to is environmental
rape," he said.
Chairman Tom Manuel, a member of
the Northeast Florida Regional Council,
said the council is hosting a one-day
summit on the future of the St. Johns
River Jan. 25 at World Golf Village in
Central St. Johns County.
Seven counties will be represented at
the summit, and "all sides of the argu-
ment" will be- aired, Manuel said, noting
that the public is invited to the event
scheduled 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the St.
Johns County Convention Center.


PV Chamber loses fight over operations center


FROM STAFF
The St. Johns County
Commission agreed this week to
build a new: Emergency
Operations Center on a donat-
ed, largely undeveloped site,
over the objections of Ponte
Vedra Chamber members and
500 petition-signers.
Chuck Bushong of Ponte
Vedra Beach, speaking for the
Chamber at Tuesday's County
Commission meeting, said use
of the site originally donated
would save money and would
avoid "kingdom-building" by
the Mosquito Control District,
donor of site commissioners
agreed to use.
Ceuijfasr fs, ,Jhwever,
arguedz:that*-they had -a'.mora
obligation not to use the origi-
nal site, which was donated in
the 1980s for agricultural use by
Charles and Gabye Usina.
"This is a very emotional issue
for the people who donated the


land," Commissioner Ben Rich
said. Members of the agriculture
community have opposed use
of the land for uses other than
agricultural.
"If this board engages in a
handshake agreement, a written
agreement or any kinci of agree-
-ment,- they should .,ii ,,d
responsible."
But Bushong noted that the
county has built an agricultural
center and annually spends
$800,000 on it.
"That washes out, in my


mind, a lot of the moral obliga-
tion."
SAt a news conference in
November, Chamber members
urged county commissioners to
accept the Usina site, saying
changing sites could delay con-
struction, and delaying con-
1strncti c could jeopardize, state
arid'federal grants earmiarled for
the project.
The same day, commissioners
agreed to look into the possibil-
ity of using the Mosquito
Control site.


Chuck Bushong
The Chamber circulated a
petition opposing use of the
Mosquito Control site. Thejeti-
tion with rmor than.4'Signa-
tures was presented lst "ionth
to the Mosquito Control Board,
but that board voted to donate
the site to the county, according
to the Chamber's web site
(www.pontevedrachamber.org).


The site says the Mosquito
Control Board "needs the coun-
ty to build a road on the site or
they can not afford to build
their new center on the rest of
the parcel."
Bushong reiterated that con-
cern Tuesday, saying, "By build-
ing the road on the Mosquito
Control District land... what I
think can happen is what I call
kingdom-building."
The Chamber has said that
roads and utilities for the
Emergency Operations Center
would cost nearly $1 million
more on' the Mosquito Control
site than on the Usina site.
In addition, Bushong noted
that the future of the Mosquito
'Control 'District h4s pome jito
question animfng ciility coim-
missioners, who have said the
activities of the Mosquito
Control board may be better
carried out by the county.
Rich bristled at Bushong's


message to commissioners
about the Chamber's petition,
which had reached about 500
signatures by this week.
"I realize the meaning behind
someone coming up and saying,
'I have a 500-signature petition
and you guys are all declared
candidate,' Rich said, adding
that he understands but doesn't
appreciate the message being
imparted.
A new Emergency Operations
Center for St. Johns County,
which must be completed by
June 2009 in order not to lose
more than $1.5 million in
grants,' is said to be needed
because of the existing center's
location rat.t,..:4020 ,-,Lewis
Speedway in St. Augustine.
That are fcold lie dednmted
by a Category 3 or higher hurri-
cane, according to the
Northeast Florida storm surge
atlas.


Plan to move NB City Hall out of downtown to get a full review


by ALEXANDRA KUMMERNES
SSTAFF WRITER
A proposal to move Neptune Beach
City Hall to a location off of Florida
Boulevard may be considered pending
preliminary figures for purchasing a
new space and selling the current
building, according to city officials.
The Neptune Beach City Council
Monday instructed staff to generate an
estimate of the current City Hall build-
ing without paying an appraiser and
continue discussions with developer
Jonathan Plumb, president of Gateway


Atlantic LLC, to "create a basis to make
a reasonable decision" as to whether
the proposal is worth pursuing.
"We owe it to the [public] to see what
the pluses and minuses might be," said
Mayor Dick Brown.
Plumb recently submitted a proposal
to move City Hall and Police
Headquarters to the Gateway Center,
the former location of Vixens, and told
the council at Monday's meeting "it's a
pure business deal."
'We're talking to you like we would
any other group," he said.


City Manager Jim Jarboe said that if
the proposal is being viewed as a busi-
ness deal, the council needs to consider
and evaluate the profit to the city.
"I think that's the way you approach
every project is to see what the value is
to the city."
Councilor John Weldon said he saw
"some upside potential for it" and sug-
gested that the city could lease the
additional space that it would not
need.
He also said that the area could ben-
efit from the "urban renewal impact."


"It's my idea of smart development,
but we would need a real bargain,"
Weldon said. "I would be very interest-
ed in exploring the idea carefully and
with due diligence."
But, Vice Mayor Harriet Pruette dis-
agreed saying "I think City Hall is right
where it needs to be."
Plumb told the council that the com-
pany views the Gateway Center-
named so because its location is at the
"gateway" to the city as a "transition-
al area" and moving City Hall could be
a "catalyst to ignite the area," he said.


Councilor Eric Pardee, who previous-
ly suggested selling the current City
Hall building and moving to other city
owned buildings, said that he is inter-
ested in keeping the building on the
tax roll.
Jarboe told -the council that an
appraisal of the City Hall building
could cost between $6,000 to $10,000.
Brown said that'he wants staff to
work on preliminary numbers.
"I don't think we're far enough along
for a full-blown appraisal," he said.


Program set to teach parents

to handle strong-willed teens


FROM STAFF
A 10-week workshop series
aimed at teaching parents how
to handle "strong-willed"
teens is being offered to
Beaches residents.
The Beaches Resource Center
is offering the Patent Project, a
group workshop to teach and
empower parents with defiant
teenagers, on a weekly basis
from Jan. 16 to March 19,
according to Center Director
Linda Hemphil.
The cost of the course, which
will be held at the' Beaches
Regional Library located at 600
Third Street every Wednesday
from 5:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., is
$25 to cover the cost of materi-
als and light dinners, accord-
ing to Hemphill.
"[Parents] are going to be
empowered on how to take
charge," she said.
The progratn will provide
activity-based instruction and
teach parents how to prevent
or stop their teenager from
using alcohol, drugs and tobac-
co, stop parent-child argu-
ments, improve grades and
school attendance and recog-
nize and prevent gang involve-
ment, according to a press
release from the Center.
The program is geared
toward Beaches, Mayport and
West Beaches parents who are


having problems with their
teenagers engaging in skipping
school, running away, using
drugs, carrying weapons, street
fighting, cursing at adults or
are sexually promiscuous.
The meetings will be facili-
tated by Dr. Ross McDonough
of United Way of Northeast
Florida and director of full
service schools in Duval
County and Dr. Judi Howard, a
therapist with Hope Haven
Children's Clinic.
Space is still available for par-
ents to sign up, Hemphill said.
Although the Center has
never offered a program similar


to this, Hemphill said that they
have had several requests for
parenting courses.
The program has helped
more than 100,000 parents
nationally in the 13 years since
its inception, according to
Hemphill.
Fees are refundable after
completion of the course for
parents whose teenagers quali-
fy for free or reduced lunches.
For more information about
the course, visit www.parent-
project.com. To sign up, con-
tact the Beaches Resource
Center at 270-8200.


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The Leader's Opinion


Monday offers

-residents achance

to shape the future


Schools are often the heart of a community and
that is no exception here.
Many families in the three Beach municipalities
have or will send children to Fletcher High School.
The high school facility is aging, as are the schools -
surrounding it, particularly San Pablo ELementary
School which has substantial structural needs, accord-
ing to school board assessments.
Monday at 5 p.m., a community meeting will be.
held to discuss a master plan for the Fletcher area
schools. The meeting will be held at Fletcher High
School.
The Beach representative on the Duval Cotinty
School Board has said residents will have the chance
Monday to share ideas on a master plan for the tract
of land that spans between Fletcher High School,
Fletcher Middle School and San Pablo Elementary.
Several possibilities have been broached so far,
including making the high school a multi-story struc-
ture, consolidating recreational facilities, adjusting
parking plans and other solutions to maximize,usage
of the 62 acres of school board-owned land along,:
Seagate Avenue.
No final decisions have been made and a final plan
is still a long way off. The purpose of Monday's meet-.
ing is to allow interested parties a chance to weigh in
before the plans are drafted.
The goal isto be-inclusive,--according to school
board representatives. --
The result of active participation should mean a
better plan and fewer regrets. Monday is your chance
to weigh in on the face of the future for Beaches
schools.



Letters to the editor:


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Insurance greetings are unwelcome


To the editor: they would keep their
How many beach residents claim free customers wl
got a holiday greeting' from am. I have been a custor
their homeowners insurance Nationwide since 1976
company? As in the case of have two homeowner po
the 600 or so residents who are two autos insured an
being dropped by State Farm, I umbrella policy. I have
'got a letter two days after in the Ponte Vedra since
Christmas from Nationwide 2004. Maybe I should a
informing me that they are half of the money back
not renewing my policy due to paid in premiums. I got
cutbacks in the number of ing for it and never will.
properties they are insuring in The company sl
S gida areaThe factors change .their -,slogan
elj their dgifn includ- "Nationwide, ontyou; sic
led; ai valfie,"'physical loca- "Nationwide, you are on
tion, construction type, num- own."
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occupancy. No where did I see Gebrge-Pruchnie
any mention of the fact that Ponte Vedra I


Solution to homeless is shocking


To the editor:
The column in Wednesday's
Beaches/Ponte Vedra Leader
by Ms. Kathleen Bailey was
shocking in its suggested
solution to what appears to be
a problem that is not insur-
mountable locally.
The idea of shipping *the
Beaches homeless off to
Jacksonville because of some
noise, cigarette butts and beer
bottles all of which are con-
trollable strikes me as being
completely lacking in com-
passion, and is NIMBY in its
ugliest form.
We are fortunate here at the
Beaches to have organizations
such as Mission House, BEAM
and the St. Vincent dePaul


Society, in addition to the
local churches which open,
their doors and sanctuaries;
for their care of the less
advantaged. The wonderful
help provided by these groups
is in sharp contrast to the
attitude expressed in this edi-
torial.
Ms. Kathleen Bailey, The
Beaches' Leader editor, has
seriously eroded her credibili-
ty as a spokesperson for the
newspaper, as has Mr. Thomas
Wood, the hands-on owner of
the paper, in his position as a
molder of opinion here in the
Beaches communities.

Daniel MacDonald
Ponte Vedra Beach


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AlA speed limits are-not adequately enforced


To the editor:
Incredulous! This is the
only way to describe the speed
of normal traffic on A1A
through Ponte Vedra Beach.
Bumper to bumper most of the
tife" now- and traveling at
upwards of 65 mile per hour.
What on earth do us as citizens
of Ponte Vedra Beach and of
Saint John's Country need to
do to get law enforcement on
this stretch of road?
The speed limit is 45 miles
an hour. Even this is too fast
on this busy stretch of high-
way due to the proliferation of
businesses and development.
But no one ever drives 45 miles
an hour here. Construction


vehicles, huge in size, go by at
65 miles an hour. One slip
and a disaster will surely hap-
pen to anyone in their way.
Only the retired elderly drive
the speed limit in Ponte Vedra
Beach!
The speed limit on A1A in
Jacksonville Beach, Neptune
Beach and Atlantic Beach is 35
miles an hour. And if you
speed up there, you will get a
ticket. Why can't we get this
kind of enforcement in Ponte
Vedra Beach? We need to
strictly enforce the 45 niiles
per hour limit that is in place
now. We need to get some
sanity about us and lower the
.speed limit to 35 miles per


hour as soon as possible.
In my opinion, it is guaran-
teed that someday, and proba-
bly not far off, there is going to
be a disaster of immense pro-
portions on the stretch of
highway that runs through
Ponte Vedra Beach, This will be
directly due to the speeds driv-
ers are being allowed to travel
in highway A1A. It is clear to
me that the Saint John's
Sheriff's department does not
enforce the speed limits on
A1A in Ponte Vedra Beach.
Someone needs to do it, and
quickly!

Jim Walker
Ponte Vedra Beach


Proposed tax amendment will hurt the library system


To the editor:
I ani very concerned about
how the Proposed Property
Tax Amendment on the
January 29 State Ballot WILL
AFFECT St. Johns County
Public Libraries
The St Johns County
Library budget was cut by
$100,000 during 2007. More
cuts will mean a decrease in
Library hours and a continued
freeze of positions. These
could impact- -ourc--Cldfeirs
school readiness and summer
learning programs.
IF THE AMENDMENT PASS-
ES the average homeowner
will save only.. $130 to $250


per year in taxes, depending
on house size.
According to a talk by
County Administrator
Michael Wanchick "What will
get cut are the quality of life
services that make this com-
munity special... It means
library services, parks and
recreation, beach-front activi-
ties...A major blow to rev-
enue."
The Board of County
Commissioners has already
cut $23,000,Q00 from the
County budget this year. If
the amendment is passed, the
Commission projects cuts of
at least $10,500,000 more


next year and $74,000,000
over the next five years.
St. Johns County Public
Libraries provide a lifeline to
essential services. I ask that
other concerned citizens
become aware of how detri-
mental this proposal will be
and
VOTE NO on JANUARY 29.

Carolee Bertisch
Ponte Vedra Beach
Former President of
Friends of the Library-Ponte
Vedra Beach
Member of St Johns
County Library Advisory
Board


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by a change in the way we
think.
In recent years, mortgage
brokers and financial advisors
have told Americans to buy as
much house as they can
afford. I've got a better idea:
Buy as much house as you
need.
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Time to change


how you think


about money

by ARKADI KUHLMANN
CONTRIBUTOR
f there's a silver lining to
America's mortgage melt-
down, it's that it could
finally lead us to make some
radical changes in how we
look at money.
'Americans have become
enslaved by their own debt -
chained to an endless string of
monthly payments. To break
free, Americans will have to
return to old-fashioned values.
.Getting ahead financially is
a little like losing weight.
There's only one sure-fire way
to do it:
Eat less and exercise more.
The tried-and-true secret to
accumulating wealth is just as
simple, and just as unwelcome
to some ears: Spend less and
save more.
Unfortunately, many banks
have-a financial stake in your
mistakes and don't want to
remind you that it's that sim-
ple.
The average overdraft charge
has climbed to $34, and banks
collect about $10.3 billion
.each year through these
deductions.' If banks really
wanted to help customers,
they would provide them an
overdraft line of credit con-
nected directly to their check-
ing accounts.
In other words, anytime
your balance goes negative,
you'll automatically borrow
the cash you need at a com-
petitive interest rate as if your
account were linked to a credit
card.
Some banks offer this, but
many don't. Credit card com-
panies also have a financial
interest in seeing their card-
holders drowning in debt.
After all, if everyone paid their
credit-card bills on time, they
wouldn't make any money.
When it comes to the crisis
gripping the mortgage market,
it's easy to appQrJq ajap,
to the borrowers, to the
lenders and to" the financial
institutions that bought the
dodgy sub-prime loans, to
name just a few.
But the underlying cause has
more to do with mass psychol-
ogy our culture encourages
us to spend, spend, spend!
This message primed
Americans- to borrow just
because they could, and made
it acceptable for banks to make
irresponsible loans like lend-
ing $400,000 at an adjustable
rate to a person with no sav-
ings.
Unsurprisingly, these home-
owners defaulted when inter-
est rates went up. But because
so many of these sub-prime
mortgages had been repack-
aged and sold to Wall Street
investors, the repercussions
are being felt throughout the
economy. If the government
responds to the crisis by insti-
tuting new federal oversight of
lending, the banks will only
have themselves to blame.
But this isn't just about what
banks do or don't do. Most of
our grandparents knew the
value of thrift. They mended
clothes and clipped coupons,
and it helped get them
through hard times.
Today, we're lucky to be liv-
ing in an age of unprecedented
prosperity but with it, thrift
and personal responsibility
seem to have gone out the
window. As a society, we seem
to treat living like a star as a
constitutional right. We shop
for endless gadgets, appliances
and clothing, racking up bills
in the process.
It's time to stop. There's
nothing more empowering
than having some money of
your own. A few hundred
extra dollars in the bank
means knowing you can han-
dle an emergency, help a rela-
tive or save for a long-term
goal. It's having control over
your life.
Don't get me wrong I like
my luxuries. But I can only
live in one house, wear .one
pair of pants, or ride one
motorcycle at a time. The real-











POLICE BEAT


JACKSONVILLE BEACH
Miles Milton Schneck, 47, a
transient, was arrested Jan. 7
and charged with failure to
register as a sex offender in
the 500 block of 3rd Street
North, according to a police
report. Police determined that
he is a registered sex offender
in new Jersey and had been in
Florida over 60 days without
updating his status, a report
said.

Residential burglary was
reported Jan. 7 in the 1600
block of 7th Street S. The vic-
tim told police he left home
at 7 p.m. the day before and
secured the front door with a
dead bolt. He returned home
the following day to find the
front door was forced open.
Several holes were kicked in
the walls of the hallway and
bedroom. The victim's
belongings were strewn across
the floor but nothing was
missing. Damage was estimat-
ed at $800.

Residential burglary was
reported Jan. 7 in the 200
block of 10th Avenue North.
The victim told police she was
asleep at her boyfriend's
house when she awoke at 8:40


a.m. to find an unknown tat-
tooed man rummaging
through his dresser. The man,
who was clad only in a pair of
blue shorts, had tattoos on
both arms. He was 5'6" with a
thin build. Police said the vic-
tim made a noise and startled
the suspect who ran out of
the apartment and fled the
area on a bicycle. Several
items including an Ipod, digi-
tal camera, video game sys-
tem and various power cords
were missing from the living
room. The loss was estimated
at over $700. There was no
sign of forced entry, police
said.
Grand theft was reported
Jan. 6 at Target in the 400
block of Marsh Landing
Parkway. A 16-year-old
employee was arrested for
marking down merchandise
to allow her friends to pur-
chase the items for a dis-
counted price. The total value
of 'the merchandise was
$2,942. Police said the suspect
was caught on video and con-
fessed to the crime.

Identity theft was reported
Jan. 8 in the 1000 block of
17th Street North. A total of


$397 in suspicious charges
were made on the victim's
bank account. The charges
were made in Las Vegas,
police said.
Grand theft was reported
Jan. 8 in the 2300 block of
Costa Verde Boulevard. A 10-
foot ocean kayak valued at
$500 was stolen from outside
the victim's residence.

Petit theft was reported Jan.
8 in the 1500 block of
Seabreeze Avenue. The victim
told police that $150 in cash
was stolen from a room in a
retirement facility.
'Auto burglary was reported
Jan. 8 in the 800 block of 15th
Avenue South. A laptop com-
puter, memory stick, cell
phone charger and cable were
stolen from the vehicle. The
passenger window was shat-
tered to gain access to the
vehicle.
Brandon Allen Crowder, 18,
of Jacksonville Beach was
arrested Jan. 8 and charged
with dealing in stolen proper-
ty in the 600 block of 16th
Avenue North, according to a
police report. Crowder was


connected to a Dec. 20 bur-
glary in which three laptop
computers, two video game
systems and several games
were stolen from the resi-
dence, police said. Police
located an X-Box stolen in the
burglary that Crowder
pawned at a local pawn shop.

Auto burglary was reported
Jan. 8 in the 3700 block of
Sanctuary Way North. The
passenger window of the
vehicle was shattered to gain
access. A GPS system valued
at $350 was stolen.
* *

PONTE VEDRA BEACH
Domestic. battery was
reported Tuesday in the first.
block of Poinciana Way,
according to a police report.
* *
Two witnesses were held at
gunpoint Tuesday afternoon
while three suspects stole a
laptop computer, video game
console, and a plasma televi-
sion from a residence in the
300 block of Arbor Club
Drive, according to a police
report. The stolen items are
valued at more than $2,600.
ATLANTIC BEACH


A 14-year-old male was
arrested for burglary to a con-
veyance, burglary to a
dwelling and fleeing or
attempting to elude law
enforcement officers on Jan. 6
in the 600 block of Dutton
Island Road, according to a
police report. Another 14-
year-old and 13-year male
were also arrested for burgla-
ry, according to the report.
The victim advised, police that
three juveniles entered his
vehicle and stole a cell phone
and keys, according to the
report. All three juveniles
attend Mayport Middle
School, according to the
report.
Quentin Vashon
Gissentanner, 20, was arrested
for carrying a concealed
firearm and misdemeanor
charges of possession of 20
grams or less of cannabis and
possession of, selling or deliv-
ering a firearm with an
altered or removed serial
number on Jan. 7 in the 40
block of Donner Road,
according to a police report.
Burglary to a residence was
reported on Jan. 7 in the 400
block of Aquatic Drive,


according to a police report.
The victim's neighbor saw
lights on at the residence,
which was supposed to be
vacant. Police found empty
beer cans in an upstairs bed-
room, according to the report.
Burglary was reported on
Jan. 7 at the intersection of
Ocean Boulevard and Atlantic
Boulevard, according to a
police report.

Garrett Nathaniel Putman,
19, was arrested for posses-
sion of cocaine and misde-
meanor charges of possession
of less than 20 grams of
cannabis and driving under
the influence on Jan. 8 in the
400 block of Royal Palms
Drive, according to a police
report.
Burglary to a residence was
reported on Jan. 8 in the
1500 block of Beach Avenue,
according to a police report.
A television was stolen from
the victim's residence, accord-
ing to the report.

NEPTUNE BEACH
No new reports.


Victim spots fake gun


FROM STAFF
A man and woman Sunday
were held at gunpoint while sit-
ting outside an Atlantic Beach
store, according to a police
report.
The victims were sitting on a
bench in the 300 block of
Atlantic Boulevard at approxi-
mately 1135 p.m. when two-
males ran toward them and.
threatened to shoot them if
they did not give .them their
money, according to the report.
The victims told police the
suspects were wearing


camoflauged bandannas over
their faces. The victims ran to
their car and the suspects fol-
lowed.
One of the victims told police
he noticed the barrel of the gun
was from an airsoft gun.
When he told the suspect
that he knew the gun was not
real, the suspect replied "I'm
just playing with you dog," and
they left the area, according to
the report.
The victims told police they
feared for their lives during the
incident, the report. said


SFrank Carl Singletary, 53,
born July 1, 1954 in
Jacksonville, died January 6,
2008 in Jacksonville Beach as a
result of cancer.
He was a great inspiration to
his family and the people
around him, said the family. As
a member of the Celebration
Church, he made a commit-
ment to Christ.


He is survived by his mother,
Isla Horner Singletary; broth-
ers, Calvin Singletary and
David Singletary; sister, Dawn
Singletary Mann; many nieces,
a nephew and.many cousins.
A visitation is scheduled
from 12-2 p.m. January 12 at
Hardage-Giddens Funeral
Home. A funeral service will
begin at 2 p.m. in the' funeral


home chapel. Interment will
follow at H. Warren Smith
Cemetery, Jacksonville Beach.
Immediately following the
burial, a reception will be held
in the Celebration Gathering
Room of the funeral home to
celebrate his life.
Arrangements entrusted to
Hardage-Giddens Funeral
Home, Jacksonville Beach.


Mayport


cruise


meeting


is set for


Thursday

FROM STAFF
A community meeting to dis-
cuss a proposed cruise terminal
in the historic Mayport Fishing
Village 'will be held Jan. 17,
according to officials.
Jacksonville City Councilor
Ray Holt is hosting the meet-
ing. Officials from the
Jacksonville Port Authority will
attend the meeting to answer
questions about the proposed
terminal at Ocean Street.
The meeting will be held at
the Marine Science
Center, 1347 Palmer Street from
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.




SunCruz


launching


new ship

FROM STAFF
After using a temporary
replacement vessel for much of
2007, SunCruz Jacksonville has
resumed sailing with the popu-
lar SunCruz VI.
The ship's sophisticated
design features two submerged
hulls that balance against waves
for a smooth cruise. The ship
has a capacity of 600 passengers,
over 300 slots and 38 table
games. SunCruz Jacksonville is
owned and operated by Oceans
Casino Cruises an offshore gam-
ing company.
"We are very happy to wel-
come all our guests back to the
ship they know and love," said
General Manager Johnny
Winokur. "As always, we are
Jacksonville's only real casino,
with authentic slots, blackjack,
craps, roulette, poker and more.
The SunCruz VI departs from
Mayport twice daily.
"Now that the Wonderwood
Connector links us conveniently
to State Road 9A via Merrill
Road, our players are closer than
ever to an exciting casino
escape," Winokur said.


Atlantic Beach to return to FAR


portion of community character .. ...


by ALEXANDRA KUMMERNES
STAFF WRITER
A controversial community character ordi-
nance will be back for discussion at an Atlantic
Beach Workshop meeting Tuesday.
The meeting begins at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 800
Seminole Road, according to officials.
The Commission will discuss floor area ratio,
or FAR, and whether it is a necessary ordinance.
FAR is defined as the ratio of the total count-
ed floor areas of a building compared to the


total lot area.
A FAR of .60 allows an approximately 3,900
square foot home on a 6,500 square foot lot and
allows an attached garage of up to 500 square
feet.
To change an ordinance would require two
meetings and a public hearing.
The Commission will also discuss possible
changes to the rate structure of animal control
citations and other animal control issues at the
meetihg.


MARY PANKIEWICZ
GUEST COLUMNIST
Are you repeating the same
resolutions in 2008 that you
had in 2007 "I am going to
get organized"? The National
Association of Professional
Organizers is sponsoring its
fourth annual Get Organized
Month is this month. Below
are some motivating tips and
suggestions to make this the
year you really do "Get
Organized."
"Clutter-free & Organized"
offers five tips to get your proj-
ects started:
Break the project up into
small, manageable sections;
put each section on your calen-
dar.
Celebrate after completing
each section. It will energize
you to move on. (See my web-
site www.clutter-free.biz for a
WOW certificate you can
print.)
Power-sort your mail.
Stand over your mail stack. Ask
yourself the "Clutter-free &
Organized" question: "Did I
ask for it?" If not, shred, recy-
cle or trash.
Stand when sorting stacks
of paper. You will be much
more decisive!
If it takes less than five
minutes do it now! If you


don't want to do it now, will
you want to do it later? Stop
procrastinating and do it now!
"Clutter-free & Organized"
offers these Golden Rules for
Success; applying these can
simplify the organizing
process.
Consistency: For example,
always put the bills in the same
place to save time and aggrava-
tion.
Like items together: Look
at what you have in your hand
and think about what else you
have that is similar. Store them
together. This gives you a sys-
tem to know where to put
things, plus makes them easier
to find.
Prime items in prime space.
If you use it each day, keep it
close to you. Once a year file
it or pack it away.
What will make me need
this? This question makes it
clear what you need to keep
and what can'be purged. It is
easier to let go of items if you
donate them.
Simple is smart: There is no
right or wrong way to organize.
Good organization is if you like
it and it works!
Need more help?
So, you've read the above
tips, and you're still over-
whelmed. Get help! Try to
recruit a family member or


friend who can help you move
through your stacks while still
allowing you to be the decision
maker. Another option is a pro-
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coaching by telephone..And
unlike television organizing
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Embarrass you
Tell you what you can and
can't keep.
Use January, National Get
Organized Month, to jump
start your "Get Organized "
journey. Remember, every step
forward moves you toward
your "Clutterfree & Organized"
goal. Your reward will be
increased accomplishments,
more free time and less stress.
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for her free monthly organizing
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RELIGION


Martin Luther King, Jr.
Celebration
St. Andrew's AME Church and St.
Paul's by the Sea Episcopal Church
will jointly celebrate the life of Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. at 11 a.m. on
Monday, January 21. The service
will be held at St. Paul's by the Sea
Episcopal Church at Fifth Street and
11th Avenue North in Jacksonville
Beach.
Music will be provided by the St.
Andrew AME Choir, the Hope
Chapel Choir, and St. Paul's by the
Sea Choir.
Christian Science Lecture
Ryder Stevens will present a lec-
ture titled "Healing Spiritually: The
Relevance of Christ Jesus' Example
Today" at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday,
January 22 at First Church of Christ
Scientist. Stevens is a former Army
chaplain and is currently a
Christian Science practitioner of
spiritual healing.
The lecture is free and open to the
public. Childcare will be
provided.The church is at 1505 N.
Second Street in Jacksonville Beach.
For information, call 246-2632.
One Shabbat-One World
Chabad @ the Beaches is partici-
pating in One Shabbat-One World
on the weekend of January 18 and
19. This global movement seeks to
unite Jewish people worldwide by
marking the day of Shabbat.
Friday night services and dinner
will be held on January 18 at
Chabad at 521 A1A N. in Ponte
.Vedra. 'Call 285-1588 for for infor-
mation, cost, and reservations
Buddhist Course Offered
The Drolma Buddhist Center of
Northeast Florida will offer a day
course titled "Pure Land: Buddhist
Perspectives on Abundance" from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday,
January 27. It will be held at 241
Atlantic Blvd., Suite 1. Buddhist
teacher Carol Lutker will be the
instructor. The course will offer
ways to eliminate negativity and
create contentment. The fee is $35
or $20 for students and includes
lunch. Pre-register by calling 742-
7742.
180 Tour
New Life Christian Fellowship
and Providence School will host the
180 Tour at 6:30 p.m. today.
Featured speaker will be Crystal
Woodman Miller, a survivor of the
Columbine tragedy. Music will be
provided by Casting Pearls. Tickets
are $8 in advance and $10 at the
door. For information call 223-
6000; tickets can be purchased at


itickets.com or 1-800-965-9324.
Sunday Bagel Series
Beth El Beaches Synagogue will
present local author Mary Stickney
at the next Sunday Bagel Breakfast
on Sunday. Breakfast is served at
9:30 a.m. and the program begins at
10:15 a.m.
Stickney, author of "Jungle Paths
and Palace Treasures: An American
Woman Encounters the Romance
and Reality of India" and "River of
Pearls" will discuss her service in the
United States Department of State.
Beth El is at 288 N. Roscoe Blvd. in
Ponte Vedra. Call 273-9100 for
information.
Forum Series
The Adult Forum Series at St.
Paul's by the Sea Episcopal Church
continues at 9 a.m. on
SJanuary 13 with "Scarred by
Struggle, Transformed by Hope"
based on the book by Joan
Chittister. Lib D'Zamko will lead the
discussion. On January 20, Anne
Wiggins and members of the church
youth group will present
"Experiencing Cuba" from their
recent mission trip there.
The community is welcome to
attend; for information contact the
church office at 249-4091. Forums
are held in the school library in
Stormes Hall. The church campus is
at Fifth Street and 11th Avenue
North in Jacksonville Beach.
Grief Support Group
A Grief Support Group meets on
the third Thursday of every month


at St. Paul's Catholic Church at 7
p.m. in the Family Life Center
library. Men and women grieving
the death of a family member or
friend are welcome to attend. The
church's Family Life Center is at 578
1st Avenue North in Jacksonville
Beach. For information, call
Margaret at 280-0871.
Jewish Book Club
A book club for adults sponsored
by Chabad @ the Beaches and Books
A Million will meet once a month
on the first Tuesday of the month at
Books A Million at 738 Marsh
Landing Parkway. Rabbi Nochum
Kurinsky leads the book club discus-
sions.
The next meeting will be.at 6:30
p.m. on Tuesday, February 5 to dis-
cuss "Doesn't Anyone Blush
Anymore" by Rabbi Manis
Friedman. There is no charge to par-
ticipate and traditional Jewish food
will be served.. For information call
Chabad at 285-1588 or visit
www.chabadbeaches.com.
Celebrate Recovery
A biblical based program for per-
sons facing personal problems,
meets every Friday at 6:30 p.m. in
the fellowship hall of Beach United
Methodist Church, 3rd Street at 7th
Ave. N., Jacksonville Beach. The
program emphasizes that through
worship and same-gender small
groups, people can work on person-
al struggles such as eating disorders,
alcohol/drug abuse, and codepen-
dency. The evenings begin with din-
ner. Call 249-2343.


Photo submitted
Members of the Council of Catholic Women at St. Paul's Catholic Church
attend the organization's annual Epiphany Celebrati o on January 5. Lee
Ann Bradshaw,Co-Chair of the Epiphany Celebration at St. Paul's Catholic
Church on January 5, welcomes Deacon Tom Hughes,guest speaker at the
event.


NEW CLERGY


photos submitted
Above, Rev. David Sandifer (standing), former pastor of Calvary Anglican
Church, prays over the church's new pastor, Rev. Shawn E. Porter, during a
recent service at the church. He is assisted by the crucifer, Neese Goodling.
Porter began his ministry at Calvary Anglican on January 6. A reception was
held following the morning service on January 6 to welcome Porter and his
family. Below, Rev. Nick Godun (far right) is the new pastor of Isle of Faith
United Methodist Church. His family includes his wife Marcy, son Nicholas
III, and daughter Michelle. Godun has a Masters of Divinity Degree from
Emory University and has served in churches in Florida for 25 years.


All Vehicles Muist r on Golf View
Sunday 7:45, 9: Holy Eucharist
Satu Hst PM
Wednesday Holy Eu 0AM, 1:15 AM, 6:00 PM
Weekday Evening Prayer ii aI 6:00 PM except Wed.
Nursery available for S utj and Sunday services
CHRIST CHU] SAN PABLO
2002 San Pablo Rd., ksonville 221-4777
Beginning Sept. 2, 8:00 AM Holy Eucharist, 9:15 Christian Formation, 10:30 AM Holy
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n8 5895 Palm Valle Rd
(1 mile east of USi)
615-2130
Sunday Services
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0 a.m. Pre-K through Adults
10:00 am Holy Eucharist & Children's Chapel
lan.org Nurser available


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Worshiping at ANGLICAN Sunday Worship Services
Ocean Palms Elementary School BEACHE8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
355 Landrum Ln, PonteVedra Beach CHURCH Sunset Service at 5:45 p.m.
S 9:30 a.m. Contemporary Service* Worship Service Eucharist Nursery at all services
11:00 a.m. Traditional Service* 5pm Sunday
*Kingdom Kids available Rev. Gary Blaylock, Vicar Sunday School
PONTE VEDRA Chlldcare always provided Services held at: All ages 9:40 a.m.
SRev Jeff Bennett, Pastor Neptune Baptist Church, Rm 101
United Methodit 407,Third Street 3410 South Third Street. Jacksonville Beaci
cited Methodist 280-5141 www.pv-umc.org NepPtue Beach 904-r246.6427 www.paimschurch.org
h rch "Connecting the Unconnected" WWW.ANGLICANBEACHESCHURCH.ORG


HOLY TRINITY LORD OF LIFE Ponte Vedra ST.ANDREW'S
S ANGLICAN CHURCH LUTHERAN CHURCH Presbyterian Church LUTHERANCHURCH (ELCA
S(ATraditional Anglican Church) (BY THE SEA)
247-1442 (ELCA) Wherefriendsgather to worship A Stephen Ministry Congregation
Holy Commui 276 N. Roscoe Blvd., Ponte Vedra Bch 4510 Palm Valley Road (CR 210) 1801 Beach Blvd.
e HolySCommumion www.pvpc.com Jacksonville Beach 249-4575
every Sunday at 9:00 A.M. Ph. 285-5347 Sun. Worship 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. PASTOR MICHAEL BLAKEI
lChapel Rev. Julie Frank,Pastor Sunday Breakfast Sunday Worship
at 610 Florida NeptuneBeach Sunday Contemporary Worship Nursery & Toddler Ministries 8:00 am & 10:30 am
MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 50294 8:30am Middle, High School, College Sunday School
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL32240-0294 Sunday Church School 9:45am Adult Ministries Children 9:15 am
www.holytrinityneptunebeach.org Sunday LBW Worship 11:00am Music & Art Ministries Youth/Adult 9:15 am
Rev. Robert C. Adams, Vicar NurseryProvided Home of a Bethlehem Visit Nursery Provided
COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN- S P b th
S4 CHURCH N(EpF ,E St Paul's by the Sea
e:o CHURCH Episopl Church
150SherryDrive, AtlanticBeach pt Episcopal Church
t. Rev. Dr. Gabe Goodman, Pastor Baptist Chu rch
... Church Office249-8698 SATURDAY EVENING POWERFUL WORSHIP, PASSIONATE SERVICE
Preschoo/Kindergarten Office 241-7335 6:30 p Contemporary Worship Service
www.communitypcusa.org SUNDAYHa
ScheduleSU
Schedule: 9:00 am Contemporary Worship Service Wensd
Sunday Morning Worship 8:30 & 11 a.m. 10:30 am Traditional Service hildrn'shaAtamSun
Church School- AllAges 9:45a.m. WEDNESDAY Welcome Families t 0 Serices Sun.
Youth Fellowships 5p.m. 6:30 pm The Gathering & SinglesI Christian Formation At 0 :45 am Services Sun.
Contemporary Worship Ser. 5:59 pm. Bible Studiesfor Every Age Life Situation Christian Formation At 8:4 a
SChop.m. w 407 Third Street Corner of 5th St. & 11th Ave. N. Jax Beach, FL www.stpaulsbythesea@ spbts.net
Chancel Choir Wednesdays 7 p.m. www.neptunebaptist.org NeptuneBeach
Weekday Preschool/Kindergarten (3,4 &5 yrolds) Tom Bary, Pastor 904-249-2307 904-249-4091


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FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
of the Beaches (Disciples of Christ)
125 Oceanfront & Seagate, Neptune Beach
Come worship with us by the ocean.
SUNDAYS:
Traditional Services 8:00 & 9:00 am
Children's Worship 9:00 & 11:00 am
Christian Education (all ages) 10:05 am
Celebration Praise 11:00 am
WEDNESDAY (SEP-MAY)
5:30 Supper
6:30 Choir, Bible Study,Youth
Mahlon Dixon, Senior Pastor 246-2010
James Collins, Associate Pastor
www.fccbdoc.com/email:fccbdoc@bellsouth.net


BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN
J_ CHURCH J-
I MISSOURI SYNOD T
1423 N. 8th Ave., Jax Beach
Rev. Dana A. Brones, Pastor
Phone: 249-5418
http://www.blcjaxbeach.org
8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Traditional
Service
Praise & Worship Saturday 5:30pm
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Adult Bible Classes 9:45 a.m.


ST. PAUL'S TRADITIONAL YET TIMELY
CATHOLIC Sunday School for all ages 9:00 a.m.
Worship Service 10:15 a.m.
l1t Avenue North at 5th Street Youth Fellowship 11:30a.m.
Jacksonville Beach Youth Fellowship 1 a.m.
SNursery Provided -
Father Wm. A. Kelly, pastor CHRIST
Saturday Mass 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Sunday Mass 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, UNITED METHOD ST CHURCH
11:30 a.m. & 7 p.m. 400 Penman Road (at Atlantic)
SayNeptune Beach 2495370
Saturday Confessions Rev. Patrice Spenser
After 9 a.m. Mass & 4:30 -5:20 p.m. Share in the love of Christ


alm Valley Baptist Church OCEANSIDE ST. JOHN'S
90 Palm Valley Road, Ponte VedraR H A T CATHOLIC CHURCH
(904) 25-2447 CATHOLIC CHURCH
(9 04) 2a5u CHURCH OF CHRIST 90 a cz & FIRST BAPTIST amorc cntic.
E-mail: palmchurch@bellsouth.net ll. 2400 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach
Sunday School for allages....9:15am (f (off M ortRd a. 1th St. and Orchidot n Father Jseph Meehan
Sunday Worship St.) and, Oi 324 N. 5th St., 249-2314 WEEKEND MASSES
Service .......................... 10:30am Service Times Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Sturday 59 a., 1 p.m.
Sunday Evening Bible Study 9:15 a.m. unday a.m., 1a.m.
Bible Study .................... 6.00pm Saturday 5:00 pm 246-2709 Blended Worshi 130 a NurseryAvailable Sunday Morning
Wedne y F y Sunday 8:00am, 9:30am & ll:00am Bible Class Sunday, 10:00 a.m. Blended Worship 103a.m. RECONCILIATION
Wednesday Family Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. orby appt.
Dinner............................... 6:00pm (904) 268-2500 Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening 6:15 p.m. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Wednesday Bible Study Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Wed. 6:00 p.m. (K-3)7:15 p.m. (4-6gr.)
for all ages............................... .700pm www.MandarinChristian.com Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Weekday Ministry 246-2891 Wed. 600 p.m. (K-3) 7:15p.m. (4-6 gr.)
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January 11, 2008


OPIC IC)


ROB
DeANGELO
SPORTS EDITOR


Del Rio bet

his job on

Garrard -

and won

T he news spread like
wildfire last August.31
just nine days before
the start of the regular sea-
son as Jacksonville Jaguars
head coach Jack Del Rio
announced David Garrard
would be,the team's starting
quarterback for the 2007
campaign.
In Citra, where Nease High
was about to play its football
opener, fans were buzzing
about the bold move to
release incumbent Byron
Leftwich and pin the Jaguars'
hopes on career backup
Garrard.
It was more than hope,
however. It was Del Rio stak-
ing his job on the belief that
Garrard was better suited to
lead Jacksonville into battle.
"I feel a real sense of con-
viction about this decision,"
Del Rio said at the time. "I
believe that David is our
guy."
It was news to Garrard. "A
huge, huge shock," is how
the QB describes his reaction
last August. "You never really
hear of a starting quarter-
back who's released just like
that. andi he teaiifsayirirt e
back "p" nicai
didn't see any of that com-
ing whatsoever."
Just why Leftwich fell out
of favor remains a mystery.
Some have speculated about
the quarterback's work ethic,
his refusal to train in the off-
season with Tom Martinez, a
Bay Area acquaintance of Del
Rio who has tutored Tom
Brady, or a strange ankle
injury Leftwich sustained
during the bye week last sea-
son that was never fully
explained.
Whatever the cause, Del
Rio opted for Garrard and
the decision has paid off
handsomely for both.
Utilizing efficient passing
and an ability to pick up
yardage on the ground when
receivers were covered,
Garrard led Jacksonville to a
4-1 start. An injury in the
Monday-nighter at home
against Indianapolis side-
lined the 6'1, 245-pounder
for four games, but the
Jaguars are 10-3 in games he
has started.
Garrard was third in passer
rating during the regular sea-
son (102.2) and his three
interceptions were the fewest
in the league.
That's a big turnaround
from last season when, fill-
ing in for the injured
Leftwich, Garrard tossed 10
TDs, nine interceptions and
the Jaguars went 5-5.
Something Del Rio and his
coaches saw in minicamps,
training camp and the pre-
season convinced them that
Garrard was their man and
the result has led
Jacksonville to the divisional
round of the AFC playoffs
for the first time since 1999.
In light of Jacksonville's
success this season it's easy
to forget the offseason rum-
blings that 2007 might be
Del Rio's final chance to get
his team into the playoffs
and save his job. That seems
assured now.
Just as Garrard is likely to
be rewarded with a long-
term contract that far
exceeds the $1.1 million he's
making this year, Del Rio
solidified his position with
the first Jacksonville playoff
win of his tenure.
Regardless of how things
turn out Saturday night in
Foxborough, Massachusetts
against the New England
Patriots, Del Rio walks away
from this season a winner.
He bet his future on Garrard
- and the Jaguars have been
all the better for that wager.


SPORTS
The Beaches Leader, Ponte Vedra Leader Page 7A




Senators vie for conference titles


By DAVID ROSENBLUM
SPORTS WRITER
Fletcher High's soccer pro-
gram has the opportunity to
do something special tonight.
The Senators boys and girls
teams are both playing for the
Gateway Conference champi-
onship at Patton Park, with
the boys taking the field at 6
p.m. against Wolfson High and
the girls taking on Paxon at 8
p.m.
In the boys bracket, it will
be the Senators taking on the
same team they beat last sea-
son in the Gateway champi-
onship game. Fletcher took
that one by a 1-0 count.
"They're a real dangerous
team," Fletcher head coach
Mike Levine said of Wolfson.
"They have a real dangerous
player in the middle. He has
the ability to make something
out of nothing.
"They're solid defensively
and have a very athletic goal-
keeper and a good midfield.
They're just a good team.
They're well-coached and well-
disciplined. They want us
since we beat them last year in
the finals."
Asked if he knew anything
about the Wolfpack, a team
Fletcher has not played yet
this season, senior co-captain
Cabe Nolan replied "They've
gotten this far, so they can't be
that bad."
'The Senators rolled through
their first two games in the
Gateway Conference tourna-
ment, knocking off Terry
Parker 6-0 on Tuesday at home
and Englewood 6-1 on
Wednesday at Patton Park.
Aaron Levine scored twice
against the Braves and Donald
Grzena, Jarrett Hoey, Alek
Slaveski and Greg Mackey each
added goals in the win.
Taylor Wyman played nearly
flawlessly in goal, letting one
get by against the Rams after
rarely getting a touch against
Parker.
Against Englewood, a team
Sffigfetors beat.8-0 reo,
lar season:atc -,,"
Hoey scored twice, one com-
ing off a header after Gabe
Smith's shot was deflected
from the Rams' goalkeeper.
Tony Kattreh, Sean Tracy,
Nolan and Smith also scored
for the Senators.
Fletcher reached its third
straight Gateway Conference
championship, losing in the
finals two years ago and
defeating Wolfson last year. A
win against the Wolfpack
would help accomplish one of
the long list of goals the
Senators had set for this sea-
son.
"We talked about a lot of
goals that we had set as a


Photo by ROB DeANGELO
Fletcher High's KK Shaffer heads the ball forward during action Wednesday against Mandarin in the Gateway Conference tourna-
ment semifinals at Patton Park. Shaffer scored the Senators' first goal en route to a 3-0 victory and berth in the conference champi-
onship game against Paxon tonight at 8 p.m. at Patton Park.


team," Levine said. "We have a
pyramid of goals that starts
with a good fitness base and
ends with a state champi-
onship. We're the top team in


the district, so we've already
[reached] that goal. We talk a
lot about goal-setting, winning
the Gateway Conference, the
districts, regionals and all the


Photo by DAVID ROSENBLUM
Senators forward Tony Kattreh (13) battles for a header near midfield against Englewood
Wednesday night in the Gateway Conference semifinals. Fletcher earned a berth in tonight's final
with an 8-0 victory.


way through state.
"We won't judge our sea-
son's success on whether we
accomplish all that. So far,
we've had a successful season.
We've had great senior leader-
ship. I'm definitely pleased
with that."
Levine says
Fletcher still
needs to play
at the top of
its game to
beat Wolfson.
"If we show
up and play,
we should be
in any game
we play this
season,"
Levine said.
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The
Senators are
currently 15-1-2 this season.
On the girls side, the
Senators avenged one of the
main losses from last season -
against Mandarin in the
Gateway Conference finals -
with a 3-0 win over the
Mustangs at Patton Park
Wednesday
"It definitely added to the
fire from last year," head coach
Nicole Conrad said. "I think
that was a factor.
"I honestly think we're start-
ing to fine-tune things that we
weren't getting before. I think


we're starting to get through
to the girls about the things
that can cost that were hurting
us before and keeping us in
the games now."
The Senators easily handled
Ed White in its first game of
the Gateway Conference tour-
nament with an
8-0 win before
knocking of
Mandarin in the
semifinals.
Marki Lyon
and Carolina
Lencina each
scored two goals
in the win over
White while
Jordan Dixon,
Allison
Shemenski,
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and Cara
pyramid of Bernreuter each
rts with a added a goal in
the blowout.
base and Against
te champi- Mandarin, a
team Fletcher
We won't has beaten
son's suC- three times this
season and
ether we expects to play
that. So during the dis-
trict tourna-
a succeSS- ment, KK
Shaffer, Lencina
and Cecilia
Babillis -each
scored in the
.evine win.
ys coach The Senators
will face Paxon
in the final, a
team they beat


2-1 on Dec. 13. Paxon topped
Stanton Prep in the other
Gateway semifinal, and
Fletcher also defeated Stanton
2-1 during the preseason.
"I'm feeling really good
about it," Conrad said of her
team's chances to take the
Gateway Conference tile.
"It's going to be like (the
Mandarin game). Whoever
comes out and wants it more
is going to take it."
The Senators look to take
the title at Patton Park tonight
with kickoff at 8 p.m.








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Headphones are a safety risk


Photo submitted
Several Beaches-area soccer players are members of the winning team of the Girls U15 bracket
at the Clay County 3v3 Challenge which took place Jan. 5-6 at the Eagles Harbor Soccer
Complex. The win earned the team a berth in the National 3v3 Championships at Disney's Wide
World of Sports in July. From left: Ally Schaeffer, Erin O'Shea, April Diffenderfer, Erin Holston,
Emily O'Shea, Marlee Harris. The team is coached by Kieren Hogue.


Beaches Basketball
League
A beaches basketball league
is open to boys and girls 3
years old through 5th grade.
The league began December
29 and runs through Saturday,
March 1.
Play consists of an eight-
game season and all players
receive a T-shirt, trophy and
basketball. For more informa-
tion or an application, visit
beachesbasketball.com or
phone Tommy Hulihan at
349-2611.


Lacrosse
Ponte Vedra Predators
lacrosse is seeking some dads


and volunteers to step up to
the plate to help with coach-
ing. No prior experience is
necessary.
Those interested in helping
out must become certified in
order to do so. Contact Scott
Cleary at scleary@harrelland-
harrell.com for more informa-
tion. Also, visit PVAAcoach-
training.com User ID: PVAA,
Password: Coach for additional
details.

Pilates
Beaches Pilates classes are
being offered for all levels of
fitness. The "Get Fir for Life"
program is an opportunity to
lengthen, strengthen and tone
the body.


For more information visit
beachespilates.com of phone
234-0038.

Soccer
The Over Forty Soccer Club
plays at the San Pablo Fields '
(opposite Fletcher High
School) Sunday mornings.
Contact John Goetz at 654-
4832 or via e-mail at
Hawkvalves@aol.com for more
information.

Ponte Vedra Soccer Club will
conduct registration for the
spring 2008 season until Jan.
10.
Interested players may visit
PonteVedraSoccerClub.com for
registration information.


I've never thought much of
running with headphones. I
think it is rather unsafe.
After all, it's a jungle out there;
a very dangerous jungle, and
you need all your senses about
you.
If Led Zeppelin is blasting
your ears you sure won't be
able to hear a car coming down
on you. A woman won't hear a
thug attacking from behind
before it is too late.
For safety's sake, hearing is
essential.
Anyway, why run with all
that noise going on in your
head? Running, walking too,
should be about having some
soothing, quiet time all to
yourself: To unwind, without
all the noise of everyday life.
Still, I know those ipods are
popular, so safety be damned.
I have heard people say:
Running is so boring; without
something to listen to I would-
n't be able to do it. Makes me
think, "Really, if you hate it
that much maybe you should
be doing something else."
Running is a good time to
discard the technical trappings
of this modern world. Such as
our techno shadow the cell
phone. Yes, admittedly, they
come in handy sometimes but
once you own one there is no
'escape.
Fortunately it is nearly
impossible to run with a cell
phone. They hate moisture; it
is like kryptonite to them. Just
a couple of drips of sweat and a
cell phone croaks.
Too much excess these days.
What couple needs a 6,000
square foot house? How much
house do you really need? How
.much can you really live in?
Huge houses should be the
domains of.huge families. They
can actually use the space. But
people with huge houses never
seem to have kids because they
think kids cost too much. Of
course kids seem expensive
when you have a mortgage
payment like that.
The prices of some of
the running shoes these days


BOB FERNEE
RUNNING/FITNESS


are absurd. The manufacturers
are testing out the water, seeing
'what the market will bear'.
You've heard that phrase, I'm
sure. What they are after is
more profit for their product.
It's madness; $185.00 for a
pair of running shoes! In 400
miles or less they will be dead.
It is a good ploy by the man-
ufacturers though because it
makes their $130 shoes seem
less expensive. The old $100
retail price barrier is quickly
vanishing. Wasn't long ago
when there were only a few
pairs of running shoes selling
at that lofty price, and they
really had to be deemed worth
it.
I can still remember when I
saw the first pair of $70 run-
ning shoes. It was the early
1980s and I thought it was
lunacy. I mused: "Surely no
one in his right mind would
pay that much money for a
pair of running shoes."
Then again, I'm the same
guy who said no one would
ever buy bottled water. Boy did
I miss, and now you can't find
a pay phone or a water foun-
tain.
The University of Edinburgh,
Scotland, recently did a test
comparing the very expensive
running shoes versus the more
moderately priced ones. Their
finding was that the costly
ones cost you more but did no
more for you. The Scots took
the old adage "you get what


you pay for" and scientifically
shot it in the Achilles tendon.
O.K., so you get the idea: I'm
anti waste and hate over-indul-
gence. But what does all my
ranting have to do with what is
coming up on the local run-
ning scene? Forgive me, not
much, so I'll get back to busi-
ness.
Tomorrow there is the River
Road Resolution 5K in Orange
Park. This Jacksonville Grand
Prix race was once a September
race known as the Autumn
Fitness 5K. It starts at 8 a.m.
from the Orange Park Kennel
Club. At 9 a.m. a one-mile fun
run will take place.
On January 26th, one of the
most competitive 5K races of
the year will be run in St.
Augustine. The Matanzas Run,
a Jacksonville Grand Prix race
organized by the Ancient City
Roadrunners, with a purse of
$1,800 in prize money, sprints
off at 9 a.m. and traverses
much of the historic district in.
the USA's oldest city. The 5K
also has a team race and there
is a free fun run at 10:15 a.m.
You can even make an extra
100 bucks for breaking Jerry
Lawson's 1992 course record of
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Beaches Chapel School first through third grade students had a karate belt testing ceremony on Jan. 9. Ariana Miller, Max Sinclair,
and Joseph McCardle earned their orange belts, while Gregory Butcher, Logan Fifield, Bubba Wohlgemuth, Charlie Hurst and
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After shaky beginning, Podlesh



now a key weapon for Jaguars


By REX EDMONDSON
SPORTS COLUMNIST
When they talk about
improvements in the Jaguars
camp that's led them to
Saturday's playoff showdown
against New England, the skill
of quarterback David Garrard
comes first to mind, but
there's a defensive reason as
well. And it starts with
punting.
Many a game
has been decided
by outstanding
punting and
although it
didn't look
too encourag-
ing early in
the season,
it's become a strength
Jacksonville head coach
Jack Del Rio now looks at with
pride.
The newest hero in his sta-
ble is Adam Podlesh, who
hones his talent at the
University of Maryland as a
transplanted New Yorker
before being selected in the
fourth round of the 2007 NFL
Draft.
While he was welcomed as a
successor to veteran Chris


Hanson, one of the finest at
his position for years until
injuries slowed him to the
point that he was traded,
Podlesh was anything but out-
standing in his first games.
Coaches were patient with
the rookie, knowing his col-
lege background of being cool
and consistently effective.
They didn't
.. push the
ton. When




he was encour-
aged
"Coach Jack just
told me that had hap-
pened many times in the NFL
and not to get too downheart-
ed," Podlesh said this week.
"That helped me a lot."
But it wasn't Del Rio or spe-
cial teams coordinator Joe
Camillis who turned the
young punter around it was
Podlesh himself.
"I just talked to myself
about getting better, doing
what I could do and working


harder at it. Practicing, watch-
ing film and getting advice
from those who had been at
it a long time," the rookie
explained. "Then I started get-
ting better, with more dis-
tance, and especially getting
more confidence."
Sitting at his locker, a few
days before his team was
scheduled to meet the Patriots
in the AFC divisional playoffs,
the youngster spoke about his
progress this season.
"I always had confidence in
myself, but not the kind I got
after I played some games," he
said. "I got help from Josh
[Scobee) and John [Carney}
who is older than all of us and
joined the team as sort of an
advisor. Scobee was especially
helpful because I saw him all
the time and we became close
friends."
All of Podlesh's work is
beginning to pay off. In last
week's wild-card playoff game
against Pittsburgh, which
went down to the wire, the
rookie punted for a 50-yard
average while the Steelers'
rookie Daniel Sepulveda aver-
aged only 44 yards per kick.
By consistently keeping


Pittsburgh backed up, the
Jaguars had a big advantage
throughout the game.
Podlesh is also a fine all-
around athlete. In addition to
excelling in track and field, he
was the only four-time All-
ACC man in Maryland histo-
ry, and was a finalist for the
Ray Guy Award, given to the
nation's best punter. In his
entire career, Podlesh has
never had a punt blocked.
As a senior at Maryland, he
received the team's Terrapin
Award, given to the player
who "Gave the greatest career
contribution to football."
Podlesh was also a scholar, a
semifinalist for the Draddy
Award, which honors the top
student-athlete in the country.
He also earned first-team aca-
demic ACC honors.
As a first-year man, Podlesh
should have more chances to
help the Jaguars in subsequent
seasons.
"He's a fine young man,"
Del Rio says. "He should have
a long, fine career here."
Meanwhile, Jack just hopes
his rookie can keep the
Patriots backed up come
Saturday night.


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Sole man: Entrepreneur hoping



flip flop innovation catches on


By JENNIFER KNOECHEL
STAFF WRITER


Clayton Oxford is stepping
out in his FiestaFlops this
weekend at the Surf Expo
in Orlando. Oxford and his
partner Jim Spencer created the
new line of flip flops in 2007
and are presenting 120 designs
at the Surf Expo, the largest
and oldest trade show for the
surfing industry
[fiestaflops.com].
"The whole idea is fun on
your feet so we've created all
different kinds of flip flops from
parrot heads to peace.signs,"
said Oxford, who spends half
the year in Ponte Vedra and
half the year in the Philippines
and Vietnam where the
FiestaFlops are manufactured.
"I've been traveling to Asia Clayton Oxford, crouching in bl
and I've seen a lot of different tured. BELOW: Three example
sandal and flip flop work. I
thought it would be a cool idea
to try something different." hope to distribute the flops
Oxford, 26, began traveling through retailers, field reps and
to furniture trade shows in Asia the Internet.
last year representing DOTI Oxford graduated from the
Designs Of The University of
Interior. He grew Tennessee in 2003
up in the furni- '^ with a degree in
ture industry in ~ public relations
North Carolina and business. He
and Virginia. His started grad
parents, Cliff and school for produc-
Sharon Oxford, tion design but
relocated to decided to follow
Ponte Vedra for his dream of
Cliff's position as designing his own
vice president of line of unique
stores and mer- lighting which
chandising for includes pirate
DOTI in ship chandeliers
Jacksonville. and alligator wall
Clayton sconces.
Oxford initially "I'm using vari-
began seeking ous indigenous
factories in Asia materials hand
to produce his f laid over cast
line of eclectic f objects to create a
lighting. During blend of art with-
his travels he r in home furnish-
thought of the ings," Oxford
idea for U C u said.
FiestaFlops. "Growing up in
"I knew the the furniture
lighting I wanted to make and industry you see a lot of the
the local artisans in the same thing. I wanted to create
Philippines are the highest something totally different.
c[ "I^n Asi .-/' iBg2 able to ligTUUit i \
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and started knocking on factory find interesting."
doors. I'm not looking to pro- Oxford is expecting the first
duce mass quantities for the container ship of his lighting
lighting. It's a high-end prod- designs to arrive the end of
uct. The FiestaFlops are fun. February. He is launching the
We've gotten a great response lighting at the International
so far." Furniture Market trade show in
The three main lines are: High Point, N.C. in April.
FiestaFlops, which are for Customers will also be able to
teens/young adults; KidFlops, order lighting online at
for preschool-preteens, and www.claytonoxford.com.
SchoolFlops which feature col- "My Dad told me to go for
lege mascots [currently in the it," Oxford said. "He said make
process of acquiring licensing something unique that is cur-
rights]. rently not in the marketplace. I
Oxford met his partner, went all out and I'm on the tip-
Spencer, of St. Petersburg, Fla. ping point right now. Wish me
through a family friend. They luck."


Photo submitted
ack shirt, in the Philippines where his FiestaFlops are manufac-
s of the FiestaFlops designs.


Results for 6th Annual King of the Groms 12& Under
Skateboard Contest Jan. 4-6


Local Competitors
Seth Dupuis of /Neptune
Beach won the King of the
Groms event hosted last week
at SkateLab in Atlantic Beach.
Divisions
Beginner Mini Results'
Place Name City Age
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Beginner Street Finals
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Seas 3 to 5 feet. Inland waters
a moderate chop. Isolated
showers and thunderstorms.

TONIGHT
Southwest winds 10 to 15
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waters a light chop. Scattered
showers and isolated thun-
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waters a light chop. Scattered
showers and isolated thun-
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SUNDAY
North winds 10 to 15
knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet..Inland
waters a moderate chop.
Scattered showers and isolat-
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Early voting available
Duval County will begin
early voting or tIhe
Presidential Preference Ptrimfiar
Election on Monday, Ayonet
registered to vote in iDUal
County may vote at any oAN of
the 14 early voting sites during
early oting,. The sites will be
open MonrdaV though Friday
from 10 a..~ until 6 p,f and
Saturday and Sunday romn 1I
p.a. until 5 p.BL, through
January 2., Votors will be able
to vote ea y at the Beaches
lbry h)0 3tdl St, in Neptune
B~rh at the following sites:
Supevisor of Elections main
and branch offices and other
libraries including the Pablo
Creek Library at 13295 Beach
Blvd, and Regency Square
Library, 9900 Regency Square
Blvd. For more information
visit the Duval County
Supervisor of Elections web-
site: www.duvalelections.com
m/> or contact Tracie Collier
at (904) 630-8026 or (904) 219-
0792.
Egg Hunt opens to
registrants
The City ofJacksonville
Beach will host its "25th
annual Easter Egg Hunt" on
March 15 at 11 a.m. in Tall
Pines Park at North 9th Ave.
Hunters will be divided into
the following categories:
Toddlers-2 & under, 3 & 4
year olds, 5 & 6 year olds, and
7 & 8 year olds. The egg hunt
will be limited to 110 chil-
dren. Registration is required.
Registration for Jacksonville
Beach residents begins
February 11 and open
Registration (if spaces are still
available will be February 25
through March 7 at 5 p.m.
The egg hunt is free to all par-
ticipants. Prizes will be
awarded in each category for
prize eggs. Parents are asked


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to accompany small children
or toddlers, otherwise par-
ents are to remain on the side-
lines while children collect
eggs. Call 247-6236 to register.

Mayport Middle offers
tours to future pupils
Mayport Middle School is
offering tours, an open house,
and a middle school night at
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tours are from 10a.m. to noon
on January 11 and 25, and
February 8 and 29. Also, repre-
sentatives from the school,
including the band, drama
department, administration,
teachers and parents will be at
Atlantic Beach Elementary's
middle school night on
January 22 at- 6 pm, and any-
one interested is welcome to
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school on the evening of
February 26 at 6 pm. Further
information can be found on
the school's website at
www.mayportmiddle.org, or
by calling the school at 247-
5977.
School plans detailed
A community meeting to
discuss a master plan for three
Beaches schools will be held in
Monday, according to school
board officials.
The meeting will be held on
Jan. 14 at 5 p.m. at Fletcher
High School and will give
members of the Beaches com-
munity the opportunity to
share their input on a master
plan for the tract of land that
spans between Fletcher High
School, Fletcher Middle School
and San Pablo Elementary,
according to Beaches School
Board Representative Nancy
Broner.
She said this meeting will be
the last chance the community
has to share thoughts before a
draft of the planis composed.
The final plan will offer vari-
ous solutions to address aging
facilities and overcrowding for
the 62 acres of board-owned
land by Seagate Avenue.
Acrobats fly into town
SHigh-flying female circus
artists known as the Aerial
Angels will showcase their
skills at two free performances
Sunday in St. Augustine. The
performances, each 45 min-
utes in length, begin at noon
and 2:30 p.m. at the down-
town plaza.


Pilot group chief speaks
Phil Boyer, president of the
Aircraft Owners and Pilots
Association, is scheduled to
speak at noon Saturday at the
St. Augustine/St. Johns County
Airport on U.S. 1 north of St.
Augustine. The event will be
held at Galaxy Aviation at the
airport, 4900 U.S. 1 N. The
public is invited. For informa-
tion, call 824-1995.


Storyteller workshop
Mary Webster, president of
the Northside League of
Storytellers in Jacksonville,
will be leading a workshop at
10:30 a.m. Saturday at the
Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Library for the Beaches League
of Storytellers. For more infor-
mation, call Nancy Avera at
874-9270.


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The Fantasticks
"The Fantasticks" is on the
Limelight Theatre stage
through Jan. 12. Friday's per-
formance begins at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday mati-
nees are at 2 p.m. Tickets are
$25, $10 for students. The
Limelight Theatre is at 11
Old Mission Road, St.
Augustine. For information,
call 825-1164 or visit
www.Limelight-Theatre.org.
Holly Jolly Trolley Tour
of the Nights of Lights
Holly Jolly Trolley Tours of
the Nights of Lights in St.
Augustine are offered
through Jan. 26. The Holly
Jolly Trolleys depart at 6 and
7 p.m. Friday and Saturday
from the Old Town Trolley
Welcome Center, 27 San
Marco Ave. There's free park-
ing at that location for trol-
ley passengers. To accommo-
date downtown passengers,
the trolleys make stops at
Potter's Wax Museum at
approximately 6:10 p.m. and
7:10 p.m. Tickets are $6 for
adults and $3 for children.
For reservations, call 829-
3800.
What Slithers at Talbot?
An interpretive program
exploring snakes that are
native to Florida and live at
the Talbot Islands State Parks
starts at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 12.
A Park Ranger will explain to
participants how to identify
the most common snakes,
their habitat and lifecycles.
The program takes place at
Pavilion No. 6 at Little
Talbot Island State Park. No
reservations are necessary;
the program is free with reg-
ular park admission. Call the
Talbot Islands Ranger Station
at 904-251-2320 for informa-
tion. For information on
Florida State Parks, visit
www.FloridaStateParks.org.
Pottery Wheel Workshop
A two-day Pottery Wheel
Workshop will be held at the
Cummer Museum. Part 1,
from 1-5 p.m. Jan. 12, is
Wheel Throwing. Part 2,
from 1-3 p.m. Jan. 19, is
Glazing. The course is for
beginners or advanced, from
ages 13 to adult. The cost to
members is $80; for non-
members it's $95. The fee for
active docents is $50. All
supplies are included. For
information or to register,
call 904-355-0630.

Songwriters Night
Atlantic Beach Songwriters
Night is held from 6-8 p.m.
Jan. 13 in the theater of the
Adele Grage Community
Center, the corner of Ocean
Boulevard and 7th Street.
Doors open at 5:45 p.m. for
the free event, hosted by
Mike Shackleford. Seating is
on a first-come, first-served
basis. For information, visit
the Atlantic Beach website,
http://www.ci.atlantic-
beach.fl.us/CurrentEvents.as
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Family Fun Hour
Guana Tolomato Matanzas
National Estuarine Research
Reserve hosts a Family Fun
Hour from 2-3 p.m. Jan. 16.
The event, featuring
"Curious Sea Creatures," will
highlight Eric Carle's chil-
dren's book, "Mister
Seahorse." A craft activity
for participants to take home
will follow the story. The
event is open to the public,
including large groups; how-"
ever, children ages 3-10 must
be accompanied by a parent.
Participation is free, but reg-
istration is required by con-
tacting the Research Reserve
at 904-823-4500. All materi-
als will be supplied.

Weekend Nature Movie
Guana Tolomato Matanzas
National Estuarine Research
Reserve presents "From
Whaling to Watching-The
Northern Right Whale"-on
the auditorium's big screen.
The movie will be shown at
10 a.m. and 1 p.m. every
Saturday and Sunday in
January. Admission to the
Environmental Education
Center is $2 for adults and


$1 for children aged 10-17;
children under 10 are free.
For information, call 904-
823-4500,


'Called Girl' traces life of Broadway

actress turned Methodist minister


by JOHNNY WOODHOUSE
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
"Called Girl," a humorous
one-woman play that traces
the life of former Broadway
actress turned Methodist min-
ister Gretchen van Aken
Johnson opens today for a two-
week run at Players By the Sea's
Grace Darling Studio Theatre.
Curtain is 8 p.m. today and
Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at
106 6th St. N., Jacksonville
Beach. Tickets are $12.
As a young actress in 1966,
van Aken, a Ponte Vedra Beach
resident, was a featured per-
former in the original
Broadway musical "Walking
Happy."
She played Vickie Hobson in
the Sammy Cahn and Jimmy
Van Heusen collaboration,
which ran for 161 performanc-
es at New York's Lunt-Fontane
Theatre.
In 1965, van Aken (her stage
name) appeared as a Londoner
in the cast of "Oliver," which
ran as a return engagement for
64 shows at New York's Martin
Beck Theatre.
She also served as an under-
study to female lead Maura K.


Wedge, who played Nancy in
the Charles Dickens adapta-
tion.
But van Aken exited the
stage for a higher calling the
pulpit.
She earned a master's degree
in divinity from Yale
University and was an
ordained minister until June
2002.
"Called Girl" is a theatrical
remembrance of van Aken's
life, from growing up as the
granddaughter of a funeral
director to serving as a college
campus minister in
Jacksonville.


"It's the big sermon," said
van Aken. "I've learned that
God's light always shines in
the darkness."
As a child, van Aken seemed
destined for the stage.
Once. at the funeral parlor,
she said she pirouetted "grace-
fully in the glow of candlelight
around a closed casket for her
grandfather," after he bought
her "an exquisite pair of red
toe shoes."
van Aken debuted her origi-
nal one-woman, two-act play
three years ago at La Villa
School of the Arts. The play
also was staged last April at
UNF's Fine Arts Center Recital
Hall.
In monologues and musical
vignettes, van Aken touches on
everything from burials to bap-
tisms, breast cancer, marriage,
divorce, and motherhood.
The former executive direc-
tor of the Sanctuary of
Northeast Florida, van Aken
will also belt out some of her
signature Broadway tunes.
Additional performances are
Jan. 18 and 19 at 8 p.m. Call
249-0289 for reservations, or
visit playersbythesea.org.


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Outpost of Empire: The construction of Fort Matanzas in 1740 was Spain's last effort to ward off British encroachment in St.
Augustine. A passenger ferry carries visitors to the national monument 14 miles south of St. Augustine on State Road A1A. Park
admission and boat ride are free to the public on a daily basis. Park hours are 9 a.m. to to 5:30 p.m. For more information, call
904-471-0116 or visit www.nps.gov/foma.



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It's Day 59 of the musicians
lockout by the Jacksonville
. Symphony Association.
In the interim, members of
the Jacksonville Symphony
Players Association (the musi-
cians who perform in the
Jacksonville Symphony)
haven't been idle.
The musicians have per-
formed at a few area churches
the past two months.
On Monday, Jan. 14, mem-
bers of the JSPA will perform at
St. Paul's By-the-Sea Episcopal
Church in Jacksonville Beach.
The 7:30 p.m. concert is free
to the public. Donations to the
the musicians' Health and
Welfare Fund will be accepted.
St. Paul's is the longtime
home of the Beaches Fine Arts
Series.
The concert will feature
excerpts from Handel's "Water
Music," Mozart's "Eine Kleine
Nachtmusik," and Vivaldi's
"Four Seasons," with violinist
Ruxandra Marquardt.
St. Paul's is at 465 N. 11th
Ave. Call 249-4091, or visit
jsomusicians.org.
Founded in 1949, the JSO
consists of 52 full-time and
approximately 30 part-time
musicians, according to the
symphony's website.
The JSO ranks among the
nation's top 40 orchestras in
terms of budget size, number of
performances and population
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THEATRE NOTICES


"THE PILLOWMAN" -
An encore performance of The
Orpheus Theater Group pro-
duction of "The Pillowman" is
set for 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25,
at the University of North
Florida's Robinson Theater.
The adult drama is free and
open to the public. For more
details, call Osprey
Productions at 620-2460 or
visit www.orpheustheater-
group.com.

"CALLED GIRL," a one-
woman show starring former
Broadway actress and retired
minister Gretchen van Aken
Johnson runs today and
Saturday at 8 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Sunday at the Grace Darling
Studio Theater at Players By
the Sea, 106 6th St. N.,
Jacksonville Beach. Tickets are
$12. Additional performances
are Jan. 18 and 19. Call 249-
0289 for reservations.

"CIRQUE DREAMS JUN-
GLE FANTASY" FCCJ Artist
Series presents "Cirque Dreams
Jungle Fantasy" at 7:30 p.m.
Jan. 15, 16 and 17 and 8 p.m.
Jan. 18 and 19 at the Moran
Theater in the Times-Union
Center for the Performing Arts,


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The FCCJ Artist Series is offering "buy one get one half off" child's tickets for the Tuesday, Jan. 15, opening performance of
"Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy" at Jacksonville's Moran Theater. At 6 p.m., special activities are planned for children prior to
Tuesday's show, including a unique experience with performers. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. runs through Jan. 20. For tickets,
call 632-3373 or visit www.artistseries.fccj.org.


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Jacksonville. Call 632-3373 for
ticket information.

"THE RIDE DOWN
MOUNT MORGAN" The
Arthur Miller production is
staged at 8 p.m. Jan. 18 and 19
at the Altantic Beach
Experimental Theatre, 716
Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach.
Tickets are $15. Call 249-7177
for reservations.

"ABET WORKSHOP On
Sunday, Jan, 20, ABET will be
holding a six-week winter
workshop for adults at 716
Ocean Blvd. Instructor is ABET
founder and artistic director
emeritus Carson Merry Baillie.
Open to all levels of experi-
ence. Call 249-7177.

"BREAKING UP IS HARD
TO DO" This musical is
staged at 8 p.m. every Tuesday
through Sunday and 11 a.m.
every Saturday and noon every
Sunday through Feb. 10 at the
Alhambra Dinner Theatre,
12000 Beach Blvd.,
Jacksonville. Doors open two
hours prior to curtain. Tickets
range from $39 to $46 for din-
ner and the show. 641-1212 .


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tion of "The Pillowman" is set for 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, at the
University of North Florida's Robinson Theater. The adult drama
is free and open to the public. For more details, call Osprey
Productions at 620-2460 or visit www.orpheustheatergroup.com.


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The Orpheus Theater Group
will host "Breaking Into
Hollywood: What to Know
Before You Go!" on Saturday,
Feb. 9. The workshop will be
held from 1:30 p.m.to 4:30
p.m. The cost is $35.
This informational seminar
and workshop is intended to
assist actors wanting to make
the transition from
Jacksonville to Los Angeles. It
will include essential informa-


tion, such as what to hav
pared before you mak
move, how to build a su
resume, how to find a
headshot photographer,
area of town to live in,
gies for finding an agen
how to get a paid acting
your first week in L.A.
Registration forms are
able online
www.orpheustheatergro
m/workshops.


HeartSong/Kindermusik
January classes are forming.
The internationally recognized
music and movement program
offers separate programs for
newborns, crawlers and walk-
ers with a parent/caregiver and
for 3-5-year-olds and 5-7-year-
olds without parents. A free
trial class is available. Classes
are held once a week. For infor-
mation or to register, call 249-
3828 or visit www.heart-
songkindermusik.com.

Children's Workshops

There will be two sessions of
"Children's Workshops: Out of
School Art" at the Cultural
Center at Ponte Vedra Beach.
The sessions, for ages 6 to 9,
will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
on out-of-school-for-kids in-
service days. Jan. 21 will be
Acting Out. Attendees will be a
film or TV star, create a creepy
monster face with make-up or
)P learn to imitate their favorite
S movie star. Jan. 25 will be
Clowning Around. Youngsters
re pre- will participate in a mini-circus
e the workshop, create balloon
litable sculptures and learn magic and
good clowning skills. The cost for
what each session is $40 for mem-
strate- bers and $50 for non-mem-
t, and bers. For information, visit
job in www.ccpvb.org or call Jessica
Ryals at 904-280-0614, ext 204.
avail-
at Monday Cook-A-Book
up.co Monday Cook-A-Book is
offered Jan. 14 and Jan. 28,


both sessions at 4 p.m., at the
Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Library; 101 Library Blvd. The
afternoon children's program
invites school-age kids to try
their hand at making a recipe
and enjoying a story that coin-
cides with the food cooked. For
information, call 827-6950.


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The self-guided Beaches Art Walk is held the second Tuesday of every month from 5 to 9 p.m. Businesses in downtown
Jacksonville Beach will open their doors to showcase local artists from the Beaches and surrounding areas. The walking tour is
free. To pick up a map, visit The Brix Tap House in Jacksonville Beach or visit jaxbeachartwalk,org.





New year means new exhibits


If this first month of the
new year is any harbinger
of things to come, we have
an exciting future to look for-
ward to in our art community
this year.
Tonight members of the
Jacksonville Coalition of the
Visual Arts will open a new
exhibit of members works at
Players By-the-Sea Theater.
The exhibit, juried by John
Bunker, will run through Jan.
27. A reception will be held
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On Jan. 17-19 you can
enjoy three new and exciting
exhibits which will open in
Jacksonville and the Beaches.
The Cultural Center at
Ponte Vedra, the Cultural
Center in Atlantic Beach, the
Women's Center of
Jacksonville and the J.
Johnson Gallery will all open
new exhibits with receptions
to meet the artists.
The following week, the
Jacksonville Museum of
Contemporary Art opens a
major new exhibit.
The Cultural Center at
Ponte Vedra will open an
exhibit of Additional
Selections from the Artist
Members on Friday, Jan. 18,
with a reception from 6:30 to
8 p.m. Enjoy the blues music
of Chris Walton and hors
d'oeuvres from the Twisted
Martini at 50 Executive Way,
Ponte Vedra Beach. Call 280-
0614.

The Cultural Center in
Atlantic Beach will open an
exhibit on Thursday, Jan. 17
of paintings by Sean Mahon
and photography by Julio
Williams. A reception will be
held from 5 to 9 p.m. at 716
Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach.
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The Women's Center of
Jacksonville will open "Figure
It Out Dangerous Curves"
on Thursday, Jan. 17, with a
reception from 6 to 8 p.m.
The exhibit will run through
March 17 at 5644 Colcord
Ave., Jacksonville. Gallery
hours are Monday to Friday
from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
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The J.Johnson Gallery will
open an exhibit of works by
painter Mark Messersmith
on Friday, Jan. 18, with a
reception from 6 to 8 p.m.
The opening reception will
benefit the St. Johns
Riverkeeper. The event is free
for members of the organiza-
tion. Non-members are wel-
come to attend with a $10
per person cash donation at
the door. J. Johnson Gallery is
at 177 4th St. N., Jacksonville
Beach. Call 435-3200.

On Friday, Jan. 25, the
Jacksonville Museum of
Contemporary Art will open
"Contemporary Visions"
with a reception from 7 to 9
p.m.
Enjoy live music, art
demonstrations and art mak-
ing experiences, complimen-
tary hors d'oeuvres and cash


bar.
This major exhibit will be
followed by several programs
relating to the exhibit. The
first will be a 45-minute
lunchtime gallery talk by J.
Marshall Adams, director of
education.
A box lunch will be avail-
able from Cafe Nole for $10.
Other talks will take place
during the length of the exhi-
bition.
The exhibition consists of
four separate exhibits:
Contemporary Visions, a
focus on Jacksonville
Collections
Ramen Noodles 2008,
Installation by Sang Wook
Lee,
Continental Shifts, the art
of Edouard Duval-Carrie and
First Coast Portfolio, the
Works of Jacksonville Area
Educators. For information
call 366-6011, ext. 208.
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The Cummer Museum of
Art & Gardens will have a
two-day pottery wheel work-
shop on Jan. 19 from 1 to 5
p.m. On Sunday, Jan. 27,
enjoy a Roman Life Family
Day from noon to 5 p.m.
Family day is free and open
to the public. This is an
opportunity to see "Art From
The Ashes: In Stabinao,
Exploring The Ancient Villas
of the Roman Elite." Call 355-
0630.
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THe Beaches Museum &
History Center announced a
new exhibit, "Coastal
Atlantic," the paintings of
Gordon-Russell, will open
with "A Stroll Down The
Boardwalk" exhibit on Jan.
24.
A reception will be held
from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 413
Beach Blvd., Jacksonville
Beach. Call 241-5657
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The Alexander Brest
Museum and Gallery at
Jacksonville University this
week opened the "Duval
County Art Teachers
Association Exhibit." The
exhibit will be on display
through Feb. 13. Call 256-
7374.
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The city of Atlantic Beach
announced it will have a
Songwriters Contest on
Sunday, Jan. 13, from 6 to 8
p.m. at the Adele Grage
Cultural Center, 716 Ocean
Blvd. Local singers and song-
writers perform in a coffee
house setting. Admission is
free
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The University of North
Florida Women's Center and
the University Gallery will
host a lecture on "Feminist
Art and Feminist Aesthetics"
on Thursday, Jan. 17.
The lecture presented by
Dr. David Fenner, dean of the
graduate school, will be at 11
a.m. in the University
Gallery. This event is free and
open to the public.
'Fenner will present a vari-
ety of images that connect to
or illustrate feminist art and
will conclude with a discus-
sion of feminist aesthetics.
The lecture coincides with
the 20th anniversary of the
Women's Center at UNF.
A professor of philosophy,
Fenner conducts research on
aesthetics and the philosophy
of art. He is the author of'
"The Aesthetic Attitude,
Ethics and the Arts,
Introducing Aesthetics, and
Art in Context" and serves on
the Women's Center's adviso-
ry board.
For more information about
the lecture, contact DeeAnne
Crookham at 620-2528 or e-
mail d.crookham@unf.edu.


FOR THE SENIORS


Talks & Tea
Especially for Seniors Talks &
Tea will be held at 1:30 p.m.
Jan. 16 and Jan. 17 in the
Cummer Museum. The topic is
"Still Life in The Cummer
Collection." The event offers a
seated gallery talk, followed
immediately by a reception.
The cost to members and non-
members is $6. Pre-registration
is required. Call 904-355-0630
to register.

COA Film Festival
Films are offered at the
Coastal Community Center,
180 Marine St., St. Augustine.
All movies are shown on wide
screen, with captioning cour-
tesy of the St. Johns Cultural
Council.
*Jan. 16, dinner and a
movie, "Ratatouille," 4:30-7:30
p.m. $10 per person includes
dinner and beverages.
*Feb. 7, afternoon matinee,
"Hairspray," 1-3:30 p.m. $5 per


person includes snacks and
beverages.
*Feb. 21, dinner and a
movie, "Blood Diamond," 4:30-
7:30 p.m. $10 per person
includes dinner and beverages.
*March 6, afternoon mati-
nee, "Amazing Grace," 1-3:30
p.m. $5 per person includes
snacks and beverages.
*March 20, dinner and a
movie, "Bourne Ultimatum,"
4:30-7:30 p.m. $10 per person
includes dinner and beverages.
Call 904-209-3700 for
details.

Monday Movie Matinees
Every Monday, the Neptune
Beach Senior Activity Center
serves popcorn, candy and a
soda for $2 to go along with
Monday Movie Matinee
Madness. Call 270-1688 for
details.

Beaches Senior Center
The Beaches Senior Center,


281 19th Ave. S., Jacksonville
Beach, has different programs
each day. On an on-going
basis, Uno cards is played at
8:30 a.m. each week day.
Bridge is played from 9-11:30
a.m. Tuesday and Thursday
and from 1-3:30 p.m.
Thursday, with a Bridge class at
1 p.m. Tuesday. Ceramics is
offered at 9 a.m. Monday-
Wednesdays, and Bingo is
played at 10 a.m. each week
day. Exercise classes are offered
at 9:30 a.m.. and 10:30 a.m.
Monday, Wednesday and
Friday, and beach walks are
taken at 9 a.m. Monday-Friday.
Computer classes are offered
from 1-2:30 p.m. Monday and
12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesday,
and Mah Jong is played from
12:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday. A
Line Dancing Class is offered at
1:30 p.m. Monday. Word puz-
zles/trivia and the treadmill are
available every day. UNF nurs-
ing students visit the center


Tuesday. Lunch reservations
must be made three days in
advance. For information or to
make a lunch reservation, call
241-3791.

Computer Classes at
Neptune Senior Center
*The Neptune Beach Senior
Activity Center offers comput-
er classes for seniors through
Jan. 24. Beginning Computers
is scheduled Tuesdays and
Thursdays from 10 a.m.-12
p.m., while Intermediate
Computer Class, including
Microsoft Word, is scheduled
the same days from 1-3 p.m.
*Introduction to Digital
Cameras is scheduled from 11
a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays
through Jan. 23. Attendees are
asked to bring their own cam-
eras, fresh batteries, power
cords and instruction manuals.
The senior center furnishes
computers for downloading
and Internet access.


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Five young New Yorkers throw their friend a going-away party the night that a monster the size of a skyscraper descends upon the
city in the "Cloverfield." The film starring Michael Stahl-David (above) and Odette Yustman opens Friday, Jan. 18.


Regal 18

First Sunday. Rated PG13.
Fri.-Thurs., 1:40, 4:35, 7:55,
10:30.

In the Name of the King: A
Dungeon Siege Tale. Rated
PG13. Fri.-Thurs., 1:00, 3:55,
7:05, 10:10.

The Pirates Who Don't Do
Anything: A Veggie Tales
Movie. Rated G. Fri.-Thurs.,
12:30, 2:40, 5:00, 7:35, 9:45.
* *
One Missed .Call. Rated
PG13. Fri.-Thurs., 12:40, 2:50,
5:10, 8:00, 10:35.

The Orphanage. Rated R.
Fri.-Thurs., 1:45, 4:25, 7:45,
10:30.
* *
Alien vs. Predator: Requiem.
Rated R. Fri:-Thurs., 10:30.

The Bucket List. Rated PG13.
Fri.-Thurs., 12:50, 1:20, 3:45,
4:30, 6:50, 7:40, 9:30, 10:05.
* *
The Great Debaters. Rated
PG13. Fri.-Thurs., 1:15, 4:10,
7:10, 10:00.

The Water Horse: Legend of
the Deep. Rated PG. Fri.-


Thurs., 1:05, 3:50, 6:55, 9:35.

Charlie Wilson's War. Rated
R. Fri.-Thurs., 1:35, 4:45, 7:20,
9:50.
***
National Treasure: Book of
Secrets. Rated PG. Fri.-Thurs.,
12:45, 3:50, 7:20, 7:50, 10:20.

P.S. I Love You. Rated PG13.
Fri.-Thurs., 1:05, 4:20, 7:15,
10:15.

Sweeney Todd: The Demon
Barber of Fleet Street. Rated R.
Fri.-Thurs., 1:10, 4:00, 7:30,
10:25.

Alvin and the Chipmunks.
Rated PG. Fri.-Thurs., 12:30,
2:45, 5:05, 7:25, 9:40.

I Am Legend. Rated PG13.
Fri.-Thurs., 1:30, 4:40, 7:35,
10:15.

The Kite Runner. Rated
PG13. Fri.-Thurs., 12:55, 4:05,
7:00, 9:55.

Juno. Rated PG13. Fri.-
Thurs., 12:35, 2:55, 5:15, 7:50,
10:05.

Enchanted. Rated PG. Fri.-
Thurs., 1:25, 4:15, 7:45.


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and-ink darlings have sold exec who wants to work the Both of the latter collaborat- ,i
by ARRAH LNW more than 4.5 million copies cute little critters till they ed on "Snow Day." Leader classic ar
CONTRIBUTOR of their original hit, "made" drop. It doesn't happen, of Though the plot's thin, one
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er to work with animat- "appeared," in numerous car- animated characters!), but tion. The writers, however, .
ed actors than real ones. toons and films. They even the flick recounts their imag- rate demerits for two jokes ALA
No demands for fresh flow- inspired a parody, inary trials. about bodily functions usual-
ers every day. No prima don- "Chipmunks Roasting on an Designed to be lovable, the ly confined to a certain .
nas threatening to walk off. Open Fire," but it's best the newest batch of Chipmunks household room. Though TiE BEACHES LEADE
And nobody calls in sick. songster remain nameless. can't be criticized. A high- allowable by PG standards, PONTE VEDRA LEAER
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"Alvi and t.heJChipmunks"
is the .f I'itry in the ani-
mation craze, a film with
roots stretching back to 1958
when Chipmunk holiday
song, "Christmas, Don't Be
Late," was originally released.
That year, it reached num-
ber one on the Billboard 100
Chart, and even. today, sits at
number 35 on the Hot
Digital Songs list.
Since last century, the pen-


bySARAH LINWOOD
CONTRIBUTOR
Mobsters, in real life, aren't
the planet's nicest people.
You'd hardly realize this after
viewing flicks such as
"Analyze This!" and "Analyze
That!," which depict organ-
ized crime members as mere
misguided wretches trying to
wrest a living from a hostile
world.
If you've doubts about a
mobster's real character, try
building a major office com-
plex in New York City. It's
either pay the "cement
assessment" or wind up as
part of the cement goalpost
at Giants stadium.
You will, however, be
entombed with good compa-
ny. Jimmy'Hoffa will likely
be your neighbor along with
sundry late-paying debtors
and low-level rip-off artists.
Despite this, filmgoers have
always been fascinated by
society's "bad boys," recent
examples being "Goodfellas,"
the "Godfather" series and
TV's "Sopranos."
Now Serge Rodnunsky
("Chill," "Voyeur") has almost
single-handedly put together
"Dead Lenny," a comedy
about the mobsters we love
to hate. Though unsuitable
for young teens due to sexual
content, this R-rated film is
perfect for a rainy Saturday!
"Dead Lenny," despite
going straight from produc-
tion to DVD, boasts an out-
standing cast. Steven Bauer
of "Scarface" and "Traffic"
plays the title role. Armand
Assante of "Mambo Kings"
and "Gotti" depicts Tony
Thick, Bauer's boss. There's
plenty of eye candy, too, as


DacK on screen in a YP nilm,
happily aimed at and mostly
suitable for the entire world's
.munchkins.
The Chipmunks' new
movie tells the story 'd'fioW'"
they became rock stars. From
their abandonment by hippie
parents to their struggle to
survive in the wild to their
adoption by Jason Lee of
"My Name is Earl" fame, this
flick details it all.
There's a villain, too: David
Cross ""School for
Scoundrels"), a record label


Nicole Eggert of "Baywatch"
and "Charles in Charge" is
cast as Bauer's wife. Whitney
Able ("Kali," "Remarkable
Power") plays Baueris mis-
tress, and Joe Piscopo
("Johnny Dangerously")
depicts Louis, a minor char-
acter. With all the talent this
flick brings together, you'd
expect top-notch acting. You
won't find it here, but it's
passable.
"Dead Lenny's" plot
revolves around $5 million
in cash. Bauer is a respected
mob "mule," a gangster who
transports cash and dope.
The job's extremely risky, and
for taking such chances,
Bauer is well paid. Assante,
Bauer's boss, is understand-
ably upset and puzzled when
the $5 million carried by
Bauer fails to arrive. There's
been no indication of a "hit,"
arrest or anything that would
explain the fate of the miss-
ing seven-figure stash.
Assante sends Shady (Steve
Baker) to Los Angeles to find
our errant hero.
Here this 89-minute flick
becomes desperately con-
fused. Bauer's wife and ditzy
mistress suddenly become
involved in the search, as do
Piscopo and numerous oth-
ers.
Rodnunsky allows more
than three subplots to run
concurrently, a decision
that'll perplex most audience
members. How, you might
wonder, can Bauer avoid the
"posse" after both him and
the errant $5 million? When
Bauer's found, does he have a'
legitimate excuse? You'll not
find a spoiler here: See the
flick to find out! Though
supposedly a comedy, there


anu chipmunk. heoiuuuor
both cuddling and "making
nice." Yes, in idealized
wqtlrJ,,tese thigs happen!.
Jutin, Long, ([ive E'e or ,,
Die Hard") provides Alvin's
voice, though with electronic
altering none of the
Chipmunks' "real" voices are
recognizable.
All the "actors" do a credi-
ble job, but the real credit
belongs to screenplay writers
John Vitti ("The Simpsons"
movie, "Ice Age"), Will
McRobb and Chris Viscardi.


mlllle at lilies.
Directing the Chipmunks
(how does one "direct" ani-
Smated.,c4aracters?), is Tim, .,,,
,Hill., His credits include
"Garfield: A Tale of Two
Kitties" and "Muppets From
Space." It seems he's crafts-
man-like but how does one
really judge?
This flick's good enough to
take the family to a day at
the local movierama. Those
who aren't tiemendous
Chipmunk fans, though, can
easily wait for the DVD.


DREAMWORKS PICTURES
Benjamin Barker (Johnny Demp) vows to kill an evil judge (Alan
Rickman) who shipped him off to prison on a trumped-up
charge in the Gothic melodrama "Sweeney Todd: The Demon
Barber of Fleet Street." The film is rated R.



ON DVD


TOP VIDEO RENTALS
1. Pirates of the Caribbean:
At World's End starring
Johnny Depp (Buena Vista)
Rated: PG-13
2. Harry Potter and the
Order of the Phoenix Daniel
Radcliffe (Warner) PG-13
3. The Simpsons Movie fea-
turing the voice of Nancy
Cartwright (Fox) PG-13
4. The Bourne Ultimatum
Matt Damon (Universal) PG-
13
5. Hairspray John Travolta
(New Line) PG
6. Superbad Jona Hill (Sony)
R
7. Transformers Josh
Duhamel (DreamWorks) PG-
13
8. Ratatouille featuring the
voice of Brad Garrett (Walt
Disney) G
9. Live Free or Die Hard
Bruce Willis (Fox) PG-13
10. Waitress Cheryl Hines
(Fox) PG-13


TOP DVD SALES
1. The Simpsons Movie fea-
turing the voice of Nancy
Cartwright (Fox) Rated: PG-13
2. Harry Potter and the
Order of The Phoenix starring
Daniel Radcliffe (Warner) PG-
13
3. Pirates of The Caribbean:
At World's End Johnny Depp
(Buena Vista) PG-13
4. The Bourne Ultimatum
Matt Damon (Universal) PG-
13
5. Hairspray John Travolta
(New Line) PG
6. Waitress Keri Russell (Fox)
PG-13
7. Superbad Jonah Hill
(Sony) R
8. Ratatouille featuring the
voice of Brad Garrett (Walt
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the voice of Mike Myers
(DreamWorks) PG
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Sunday, January 20,2008 2:00PM
FLAGLER COLLEGE AUDITORIUM
14 GRANADA STREET
When Mr. Jack Daniel's Origi-
nal Silver Comet band performs,
it's more than just a concert. It's.
like the town of Lynchburg
comes to call. The spidery white
gazebo and the homey Tennes-
see front porch rocking chair appear and the magic begins.
Lynchburg comes alive.
It was in the fall of 1978 when the "Perfessor" first took the
band on tour. Audiences of every age are still charmed by
this friendly bunch of costumed characters from 1905. They
chuckle with the crusty "Perfessor." They cheer the daz-
zling musicianship and impeccable taste of these artists
making "silver comet history." The music they make speaks
for itself.


Coming January 26, 2008 at 8:00PM
Nikolai Massenkoffpresents
RUSSIAN FOLK FESTIVAL
Presented by the
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and FLAGLER COLLEGE
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Scholars Word is a reggae/dub band based out of Florida. Scholars Word has strived to remain true to the art while maintainingtheir original style and letting their
different musical influences shine through. A live performance will take place Saturday, Jan. 12 at 9:30 p.m. at Culhanes Irish Pub in Atlantic Beach, See more infor-
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CLUB SCENE


Aromas Cigar, Wine &
Martini Bar, 880 A1A N., Ponte
Vedra Beach, 280-2525. Le
Monde Quartet plays Latin
music Tuesdays. The Jason
Anderson Group performs
every Thursday. Jose LeBron
and The LeMonde Quintet per-
form every Saturday.
The Atlantic, 333 N. 1st St.,
Jacksonville Beach. 904-249-
3338, Tonight DJ Jade spins old
wave and 80's retro from 10
p.m. to close. Oh the other side
DJ Infader plays hip hop and
Top 40 songs form 10 p.m. to
close.
Every Saturday DJ Marco
entertains with Top 40 and
dance tunes from 9 p.m. to 2
a.m. He is joined by DJ Wes
Reed spinning 80's, remixes and
mash-ups from 10 p.m. until
close.
Acoustic rock with Charlie
Walker, Funktion and Acme in
the main bar every Wednesday.
Thursdayi-ght is ladies night!
All ladies4rink-for free-40.ptn.
to 1 a.hC $2 Miller Light and $3
cocktails are offered while DJ
Infader and DJ Wes Reed spin,
hip hop and retro. Happy Hour
is Tuesday to Friday from 5 p.m.
to 7 p.m. with two-for-one
cocktails and $1 off all sushi
rolls in the newly opened sushi
bar. More information available
at www.the-atlantic.com and


www.myspace.com/atlanticjax.
Bo's Coral Reef, 201 5th Ave.
N., Jacksonville Beach, 246-
9874. DJs and female imperson-
ators weekly.
Bukkets Oceanfront features
live music from local artists
from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. every
Friday and Saturday.
Culhanes Irish Pub, 967
Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach ,
249-9595, tonight live music
from the Southern Wailers
Band starting at 9:30 p.m.
Scholars Word performs
Saturday, Jan. 12 at 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 13 enjoy tradition-
al Irish music from Bobby
Flynn & Band starting at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 15 enter the
Steel Darts Tournament at 7:30
p.m. with a chance to win gift
certificates. Wednesday, Jan. 16
Pub Trivia begins at 7:30 p.m.
Service Industry Night is every
Thursday beginning at 8 p.m.
,Drink specials include 2 for 1
Imyirtinis... -
Fionn MacCool's Irish Pub
& Restaurant, 333 lst St. N.,
Jacksonville Beach, 242-9499.
Cloud Nine followed by Jimmy
Solari every Wednesday. Spade
McQuade plays every Sunday.
Fly's Tie, 177 E. Sailfish Dr.,
Atlantic Beach, 246-4293.


Songwriter's night with Seth
Ramsdill every Tuesday. Reggae
with Pili Pili every Wednesday.
The Wes Cobb Band is in
Thursdays. Mystic Dino and the
420 Band are in Sundays.
Freebird Live, 200 N. 1st St.,
Jacksonville Beach, 246-BIRD.
Rojo Diablo perform tonight
along with Innerfazed and
Roseline. The show is for all
ages and tickets are available at
the door. Saturday, Jan. 12
Perpetual Groove performs and
all ages show. Time information
is available online. Sunday, Jan.
13 Galactic puts on an all ages
show. Wednesday, Jan. 16 The
Machine performs Pink Floyd.
More ticket and more per-
formance information is avail-
able at www.freebirdlive.com.
Mojo Kitchen, 1500 Beach
Blvd, Jacksonville Beach,
247-6636. Saturday, Jan. 12 A
Next Generation Blues Revue
featuring Ronnie Baker Brooks
-and Zac Harmon performs at
10 p.m. Tickets are $18 at the
door. More information avail-
able at www.mojobbq.com
Ocean Club, 401 1st Street
North, Jacksonville Beach.
Tonight and every Friday is
ladies night with no cover
charged. $3 Smirnoffs all night.
DJ Wes Reed spins hip hop,


dance, electro and remixes in
the OC Bliss room. DJ George
Torres spins your favorite Top
40 songs in the Tiki Bar.
Every Saturday the Infader
spins Top 40 music and Mash
Ups. Live music and UFC pay-
per-view in the OCliquor store.
$12 premium cocktail pitchers
and $15 premium L.I.T. pitch-
ers are offered. $2 Miller Lights
all night. NFL tickets are avail-
able all day in the OC liquor
store on Sundays.
Enjoy industry standard
Sunday nights with: DJ Capone
spinning dance and live video
in the OC Bliss, Lonely spin-
ning rock & roll in the OC
liquor store and Pili Pill playing
live reggae oceanfront in the
Tiki Bar. $1 wells and $3 premi-
ums offered. More information
available at www.oceariclub-
jax.com.
Paco's Mexican Grill, 331
1st St., Jacksonville Beach, 208-
5097, Live music is offered
every Friday and, Saturday
begining at 9:30 p.m. NFL and'
college game day specials with
$.99 drafts and $1.99 margari-
tas on game days.
Urban Flats, 330 A1A N.,
Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-5515.
Happy Hour tonight and every
night from 4 p.m. to 7 p,m., all
cocktails, draft beers and glasses


of wine are 2 for 1. Live music
performed from 8 p.m. Open
until 11 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12
live music from 9 p.m. to 11
p.m.

KARAOKE
The Atlantic, 333 N. 1st St.,
Jacksonville Beach. Jocelyn &
the Geronimos host Karaoke-A-
Go-Go every Tuesday. Service
industry drink specials offered,
$2 premiums, drafts, bottles
and house wines. Everybody
else drinks $3 wells and $2
domestic drafts. All sushi rolls
are $1 off.

Cliff's at the Beach, 1401
Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach.
Karaoke every Wednesday and
Thursday.
Lynch's Irish Pub, 514 N. 1st
St., Jacksonville Beach. Karaoke
is held at 9:30 p.m. every
Sunday.
Monkey'sr Uncle Tavern,
1850 3rd Street S., Jacksonville
Beach. Karaoke every Tuesday,
Wednesday, Saturday and
Sunday with a contest at 11
p.m. every other Thursday.
Spare Time Tavern and
Grille, 1728 3rd St. N.,
Jacksonville Beach. Karaoke
every Wednesday.


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TOP SINGLES
1.."No One" Alicia Keys
2. "Apologize" Timbaland
Featuring One Republic
3. "Low" Flo Rida Featuring
T Pain
4. "Clumsy" Fergie
5. "Paralyzer".Finger Eleven
6. "Hate That I Love You"
Rihanna Featuring Ne Yo
7. "Tattoo" Jordin Sparks
8. "Kiss Kiss" Chris Brown
9. "Bubbly" Colbie Caillat
10. "Like You'll Never See


Me Again" Alicia Keys

TOP COUNTRY
SINGLES
1. "Our Song" Taylor Swift
2. "Firecracker" Josh Turner
3. "How 'Bout Them
Cowgirls" George Strait
4. "What Do You Think
About That" Montgomery
Gentry
5. "Stay" Sugarland
6. "So Small" Carrie
Underwood


7. "Winner At a Losing
Game" Rascal Flatts
8. "Don't Blink" Kenny
Chesney
9. "More Than a Memory"
Garth Brooks
10. "Everybody" Keith
Urban

TOP DANCE/
CLUB PLAY
1. "Kingdom" Dave Gahan
2. "Band of Gold" Kimberley
Locke


3. "Stars" Erika Jayne
4. "No, No, No" Ono
5. "Keep Your Body
Working" Tony Moran
Featuring Martha Wash
6. "Somebody's Me" Enrique
Iglesias
7. "Gimme More" Britney
Spears
8. "Amazing" Seal
9. "Lift Your Voices" Georgie
Porgie
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taught at new NB center


by KATHY NICOLETTI
STAFF WRITER
The Drolma Meditation
Center of Northeast Florida
in Neptune Beach will offer
a day long course on
January 27 to share ways to
"eliminate the negative
minds and actions that
keep us locked into feeling
poor."
Kadampa Buddhist
teacher, Carol Lutker will
lead the course titled "Out
of the Poorhouse, into the
Pure Land: Buddhist
Perspectives on
Abundance." It will be held
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at
the center's new location
at 241 Atlantic Blvd, Suite
1, in Neptune Beach.
"People somtimes feel
that no matter how much
they have they do not
have enough," said Lutker.
In an an affluent and
driven society where com- C
parisons with others are tit
often made, it is sometimes pL
difficult to feel satisfied. At
Meditation is a way to find M
happiness from within and or
to be less afraid, she said.
In the course, Lutker will
present Buddha's teachings
and use guided meditation
and discussion to help par-
ticipants change "the expe-
rience of scarcity into con-
tentment and abundance."
The Drolma Meditation
Center is a branch of the
Kadampa Buddhist Center in
Fort Lauderdale which fol-
lows the teachings of the
Tibetan Buddhist master,
Geshe Kelsang-Gyatso, she
said.
After meeting for two
years at Cobalt Moon, Lutker
said that the new center
recently opened with a
shrine and bookstore in
addition to meeting space.
The center "offers a place to
find inner peace and find
balance in our lives."
The Buddhist community
is growing locally. People
from the Beaches,
Jacksonville, and Orange
Park come to the center, she
said.
The day long course, as
well as all other classes at
the center, is open to the"'"
public.
Registration for "Out of
the Poorhouse into the Pure
Lane" is requested at 742-


Find fitness with your four legged friend


FROM CONTRIBUTOR
Pets and their humans, who
sometimes are thought to look
and act alike, can have similar
weight problems, according to
the American Veterinary
Medical Association (AVMA).
It's estimated that 25 percent
to 40 percent of dogs and cats
and 31 percent of people in this
country are overweight. The
problem is even worse for pet
horses: A recent study at the
Virginia-Maryland Regional
College of Veterinary Medicine
and Virginia Tech found rough-
ly half were overweight.
What's the solution? Add
your pets,to your own weight-
loss resolutions for 2008.
Having a companion will
help you lose weight and
improve your pet's health.
Studies have shown that people
who exercise with friends are
far more likely to keep up a
workout regimen and that peo-
ple diet more effectively with
friends.
Exercising with a four-legged
friend results in a healthier pet
owner, and can even help a
human recover from surgery
more quickly.
"What many of us assumed
was true for decades has now
been proven -- taking a dog for
a walk is healthy for both the
dog and the dog's owner," said
Dr. Roger K. Mahr, past presi-
dent of the AVMA, who has
spoken out on
the important
links between
animal and
human
health.
"Many pet
owners are
probably
more con-
cerned about
exercising
their pets than
they are about
getting some
exercise for
their own
health, but
both will live
a healthier life
as a result.
Pets don't just
improve your
quality of life;
they also


improve your health."
Just like humans, overweight
dogs and cats are more likely to
get a number of diseases and
health problems, such as dia-
betes, heart disease, skin condi-
tions, liver disease and joint
problems.
So putting yourself, Fido,
Fluffy, and/or Flicka on a diet
and exercise regiment will
result in a better new year for
everyone.
Here are some AVMA pet
weight-loss tips:
A visit to your veterinarian
is the best way to determine if
your pet is overweight, but
there are a
couple com-
mon sense
guidelines. A
dog should
have a dis-
cernible waist
without fat
deposits, and
ribs should be
easy to feel
while stroking
a dog. In cats,
if there is any
rounding of
the abdomen
or bulging in
the back,
limbs, neck or
face, you've
got a fat cat.
Carefully
measure the
food you give
your pets and
feed them at


least twice a day. If the pet has-
n't finished their food in about
20 minutes, take the bowl away
to discourage overeating. Dogs
and cats fed once a day, or con-
tinuously, tend to be the fattest.
Monitor the number and
size of the treats you give in
praise. A large dog treat can be
over 100 calories, while a small
treat has as little as 10 calories.
If you can't help but treat your
beloved pet, break them in half
to cut the calories.
Diet pet foods are available
but must meet certain stan-
dards to qualify for that desig-
nation. For instance, "low-calo-
rie" dog food must be no more
than 310 calories per cup for
dry food or 90 calories per 1/2
cup wet, and "low-fat" or "lean"


must be no more than 9 per-
cent fat in try food and 4 per-
cent fat wet.
High-fiber pet foods can
help a pet's diet by making your
best friend feel full with fewer
calories. No-salt, canned string
beans can be added to either
dry or wet food to provide bulk
and fiber with very few calories.
The more exercise the bet-
ter. Research has shown that
dogs are 10 percent less likely to
be obese for each hour of exer-
cise they got every day.
To exercise a cat, engage
them with a feather, string or
laser pointer, and try to get
them running after a toy as
they swat at it. To exercise a
dog, consider agility training,
play time with other dogs, and
chasing a ball or Frisbee. There
is no better exercise for dogs,
horses and humans than a brisk
walk.
v Hypothyroidism is a com-
mon cause of obesity in
humans, dogs and cats, but it's
much easier to diagnose in
humans. If your dog or cat is
obese without a clear cause,
make a veterinary appoint-
ment.
Finally, if your pet is a little
on the pudgy side, and you
think it might benefit from an
increased exercise regiment, see
a veterinarian first. No exercise
program should begin without
a veterinary checkup. If your
pet is more than 20 percent
overweight, consult your veteri-
narian immediately.
Source: www.avma.org


7742. The cost is $35
and $20 for students and
includes a vegetarian
lunch. .
On February 23, there
will be a three-hour
workship on learning
how to meditate.
"Most people are able
to enjoy it (meditation)
and do it with instruc-
tion," said Lutker.
The topic for the cur-
rent weekly class series
at the center is "Advice
for a Happy Life."
Classes are held on
Sundays at 10 a.m. and
Thursdays at 7 p.m. In
February, the evening
classes will be held on
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.
The teachings at the
center are "compatible
with other religious tra-
ditions" and emphasize
peace and helping oth-
ers, said Lutker.
"There is no require-
ment to become a
Buddhist...just take
what is useful."


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fountains, & FP on private
preserve lotl $2,300,000.
Gypsy Alexander Judy
Smith


MARSH LANDING
6" fairway w/1" floor MBR
& BR's 2 & 3 & study. Tons
of storage, wood floors,
granite tops, screened
pool/spa. 5BR/SBA +study
& 2 bonus rooms. 5,300sf.
$1,195,000. Michelle Floyd
SHOWS LIKE A MODELI
One story 4BR, 3BA home.
Beautiful conservation lot
.and plenty of room for a
pool. 3CG with parking for
two and extra storage.
Priced to see at $669.000.
Len Knight
OCEANFRONT CONDO
2BR/2BA oceanfront condo
with spectacular views and
finishes. Travertine floors,
granite, stainless and
custom kitchen cabinets.
Fabulous marble baths.
585,000. Olivia Seaman
OCEANFRONT
Custom 3-story home in
South PVB. Loads of up-
grades incl custom maple
cabinets & staircase,
granite counters and coral
FP. 4BR/3BA, 3,470sf.
$2,100,000. David Darch
GREAT OPPORTUNITY
Build your dream home
Almost 1.5 acres with
fabulous building pad plus
a creek in rear with access
for a small boat to ICW at
high tide. Survey on file.
$450,000. Jayne Hoffman
WALK TO THE BEACH
Enjoy ocean breezes from
completely renovated,
3BR/2BA, 1,911sf home
adjacent to Old Ponte
Vedra. Granite, travertine
and more. $629,000. Kim
Martin-Fisher


VACANT LAND
1.41 acres zoned CO
adjacent to the UF &,
Shands Hospital Campus.
An excellent opportunity for
a doctor or medical pro-
.Jesssional. office. $615,000.
.^ hCeb~rahhllrle,.3 '-


THE PLANTATION AT PV
Stunning 4BR/4BA home
Formal LR & DR. Re-
modeled kit w/granite, SS
apples & stone work.
Heated pool and spa
overlook lagoon. $749,000.
Suzanne Stephens.
PV EAST LOT
One of last bulldable lots
east of AIA. In small com-
munity with $1M homes.
Close to PV Inn & Club and
The Lodge. Walk or bike
to the beach $329,000.
Dennis DeSimone
OCEANFRONT
Hallmark Condo built 1996.
4BR/4BA. end unit. Elec-
tronic hurricane shutters,
pool & luscious manicured
grounds. Live in paradise.
Gated community.
$1,750,000. Donl Tyner
Custom Home on ICW
Contemporary 4BR/5BA
home on deep ICW lot
w/dock and boatlift.
Exceptional finishes &
fixtures. Granite & SS kit &
island wlgas cooktop.
$1,699.000.Suzie Connolly
HARBOUR ISLAND
8,000sf home with home
theater, gorgeous court-
yard, 2 pools, Jacuzzi, 50'
deep water dock, full
summer kitchen and guest
housel $3,499,900.
Michelle Floyd
OFFICE FOR LEASE
Soulhslde / San Jose area.
Attractive, well maintained
1-story building with suites
available up to 3,385sf.
From $1,000 per month.
Ample parking available,
Deborah Childers
PALENCIA HOMESITEI
Almost 2 acres in the
estate section. Golf course
'community with unpara-
lleled sceneryl Perfect
setting for dream homel
$1,350,000 Michelle Floyd
- Jayne Hoffman


beach!High ceilings,landscaped,' -, New Everything!
SWfiplm SSteel applc,;tile cntrtps,tracklights,
lam mi vaulted c' : O 16" porcelain tile, berber cpt
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Enjoy the beaches lifestyle in this 5BR/4.5BA home. Meticulously bUilt and
renovated with top-of-the-line materials and cabinetry, Classic look is
captured with beadboard and beam ceilings, custom 5 panel wood doors
and 'Arts and Crafts" front entry. $1,459,000 (lowered $240,000)
Neil McGuinness Realtor 904-509-7582
Office 904-280-1555 neil@sawgrassgrouprealty.com
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lotpen fr. plan,2-stoy windows,and oastal. Itfeatures 5BR/3.5BA or 4BR +
a 2 side fireplace. $579,900 241-2417 second floor bonus. $519,000 285-1800
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Soupgrades & flexible living space. lototherlot50' .Ifduplex
Concrete block constr, 2-story livmg removed will be 3buildable lots at 50' x 120'
rooms, screened patio w/summer each. $1,350,000285-1800
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MLS# 399617 Priced to sell 3BR/2BA $300,000!Thishomeislocatedjuststepsfrom
home, 1930 SF spacious fir pln, 2 car the PV Golf & CC. Features 3BR/2BA, a
home, c10 spacious tOr pin, rve Florida room, screened lanai & fenced
ar, nice yard backs to preserve backyard w/poo $295,000 285-1800
$266,500 241-2417 QUEE HriOR IlAN
WPITEII WBE4A iTOWM IOIE MLS# 320565 Once in-a-life-time
MLS# 397752 End unit, new roof, opportunity to own an island in Queens
plumbing, siding, slate tile, bamboo firs, Harbour & not subject to their dues, 2.25 acre
wood deck, fireplace, & 2 car garage. lot w/unobstructed Intracoastal views, high
$255 0 1 elevation, mature trees, & surrounded by
2,00 241-2417 marsh, build your dream estate here!
4IT ED OCF ANIUM S $3,0000 285-1800
MLS#376899 Golflakeviews,2ndflr, OLD tAo AI BEAnCi
1BR/1BA, 943 SF, firpelace, lanai, and MLS# 380664 Restored 3BR/2BA home
garage/storage. $169,500 241-2417 surrounded by lush landscaping, beautiful
w E anfTAMIiv hardwood firs, walls & ceilings, custom tile in
showers & kitchen, loft, spacious DR, FL rm,
MLS# 395743 3BR/2.5BA, 2296 SF, BA w/claw foot tub & rain shower,patio in
great rm w/FP, huge 1st floor master & private backyard. $649,999 285-1800
bath, 2BRsup andbackpatiois greatfor pi U aml E H l;
BBQ's. $228,890 241-2417 ODOS Mg i PERFECF i .
SIUMIWJ SPANISH MIS#378448 4BR/4BA+ study,huge lanai
ARCIIffiCjRE from great room. Elegant kitchen, granite,
ML# 402233 3BR2.BA niucrown molding, wainscoating & archways add
MLS# 402233 3BR/2.5BA unique to this home on wooded comercul-de-saclot
home w/sweeping staircase, unusual w/side entry garage. $564,900 285-1800
Medit. interior, new kit. appliances, I AN IN OAKS IPON VED
veranda & an elegantpool. Walk to beach NEW PRIH
& country club! $759,000 241-2417 MIS#371240Brick4BR/4BA,3574SF,lots
SFASIDE IATANI C BE4C ofwidows, 12' ceilings, hugeFRw/FP& built-
MLS#4036163BR/2.5BAtwnhmew/ ins, open flr plan, over $21,500 of energy
ML 4031 BR/2wefficiency upgrades & gorgeous preserve lot
1 cargar.onbrickpavedcul-de-sac. Steps $795000 285-1800
to.dining, shopping & beach. $329,900 PONIE VEDRA BEACH
241-2417 MISf# 409874 Rrick beauty. 5BR/3BA


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MLS# 402715 Very Special Home,
2900 SF, 4BR/3BA, walk to the beach.
Gated community. Must see truly a
bargain. $563,700 241-2417
REAT OPPORHWiM
MLS# 306464 Zoned residential/
commercial use; property has
tremendous potential due to terrific
location. $590,000 241-2417
AWES OME0 PUANI
MLS#407418 3BR/2BA, 2325 SF, LR
&FRw/2sidedFP,DR, hugemasterBR
& garden BA. Screened enclosed lanai.
$338,952 241-2417
WOA ERFUL TOWAMIOH
MLS#399945 2BR/25BAhas 2 master
suites, attached garage, glassed-in Florida
room, & an eat-in kitchen. $199,742
241-2417


w/approx. 4,400 SF, many upgrades &
amenities, gourmet kitchen, sub zero
refrigerator, large MS, 6' whirlpool tub, 32 x
15 pool. $975,000 285-1800
EXCEP~ONAL JAX BEACH CONDO
MLS# 405599 Excellent location ultra
convenient, upgraded 3BR/2BA, crown
molding, concrete block. $484,900 285-1800
DESIGNER BEAl COTFiAE
MIS# 390909 ICW marshes, 2BR/2BA +
office, 2-car garage, wood deck, community
pool & beach cabana. $444,900 285-1800
.II AINBEACH
MLS# 366663 Oceanfront community
townhome w/private beach access, 2BR/2.5BA
& loft/office, fenced courtyard, carport
w/storage. $380,000 285-1800
PONIfE VEDRA BYW TE SEA ES S
MIS# 401674 5BR/5.5BA concrete block
construction, 2 master suites, granite kitchen
countertops, breathtaking lake views & in-
ground heated pool & spa. Truly a must see!
$1,799,000 285-1800


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ATLANTIC BCH 3BR/2BA home, next to
Russell Park, 5-1/2 blocks to beach, steps
to tennis courts & skate park, double ga-
rage, security system, large front & back
yard, all tile. 562 Vikings Lane. $1395/mo.
629-2628.
ATLANTIC BEACH: 265 Ahern St.,
$800/mo., 2 blocks to ocean, across from
Town Center; 2BR/1BA, CH&A, hardwood
floors, tile bath. No pets. $1000 deposit,
water, garbage & sewer included in rent.
(904)616-9741.


ATLANTIC BEACH, 2 apartments availa-
ble, 2BR/1BA, clean, new, 2 blocks to
beach. $1300/mo. 347-3523.
NEP BCH, EAST OF 3RDI Huge 2/1 du-
plex, top floor, 1200sf, all professional
hardwood flooring, diningroom, livingroom,
WDHU, CH/A, huge fenced yard, parking
for 2-3 cars. Home warranty. Lowest rent
since 1989, $1030/mo.+ 247-3191.
ATLANTIC BEACH, 3BR/ 2.5BA town-
house, 1/2 block from ocean, garage,
$1500/mo. Call Rich 476-8521.
ATLANTIC BEACH, 1332 Main St.,
2BR/1.5BA duplex, $700/mo., 891-0606.


Cattar Realty, Inc.

Home Is Where
D The e Heart Is

NEW LISTING:
Marsh Sound (off San Pablo Rd):
Beautiful SPOTLESS 4 bedroom,
PLUS office home, & formal dining
room. 2 car garage. Quick
occupancy! Price slashed to
$349,900..Best buy in the area!
Community POOL!
Neptune Beach: Duplex EAST of
3rd on 1st Street. Buy one unit rent
the other! 2 car garage. Corner lot.
Priced in the $500's. Can be easily
converted to single family!

Jenet Cattar
Cattar Realty, Inc.
904-270-0015
cell 904-613-9343
***BUY, SELL, BUILD, INVEST...
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GREAT TIME TO BUYI
$20,000 under appraisal.
At the Beach
2BR/2BA with W/D & garage. $185,000.
(904)463-7696.



PRIME CORNER lot w/ two buildings, C1,
1103 S. 3rd St., $1.9 million. (904)318-
6545.


WAREHOUSE FOR Sale St. Johns Bluff.
12,200sf. total. lacre. 200' footage, 2
bldgs. Front 7200sf. Back (w/exposure)
5000sf. Asking $1.2 million. Easton, Sand-
erson & Co. 356-2228 Realtor.


NORTH JAX Beach, 1BR $615/mo., 2BR
$715/mo. 1 block to Ocean. Pool. No
pets. (904)249-5368.
NEAR PONTE Vedra, 1 block beach, qui-
et, safe area, lower 2/1, CH&A, W/D in-
cluded. $895/mo. Lease, deposit, refer-
ence. Small pet OK. 993-1118.
NEPTUNE BCH 2BR/1BA, deck, garage,
includes water, $1250/mo, no dogs,
463-0222, 465-2653
JAX BCH, 2/1 apt., quiet area, $700/mo
+deposit. No pets. Available now. 201 N.
9th St. Reesa at 246-9162,
JAX BEACH, 1 block to ocean,
3BR/1.5BA townhome, CH&A, patio &
deck, $1350/mo. +$1000/deposit. 520 So.
2nd St., 280-2728 leave message.
JAX BEACH, 4 blocks to ocean, clean,
2BR/1BA, CH&A, ceiling fans, dishwash-
er, NO PETS. $760/mo. +$650/sec. dep.
Immediate occupancy. Ref's and credit
check required w/$25 application fee.
614 4th St. N. 254-7644.
1BR Apartment, 2 blocks from beach
$625/mo. 249-6748.
ATLANTIC BCH 2/2, privacy fence,
screened in porch, CH&A, utility room, 18"
porcelain tile, new carpet, 1325 Mayport
Landing Circle. $750/mo. 1-888-259-0783.
ATLANTIC BEACH, 1 block to ocean, 2
story large 1BR/2BA apt. W/D, includes
some utilities. No pets. Stands alone,
$995/mo. 1546-1 Ocean Blvd. 241-5002
or 241-8228.
MOBILE HOMES. $525 to $575, on pri-
vate lots. Near Mayport Naval Station, no
dogs, 333-5579.
JAX BEACH 1 & 2 BR apts. on/ near
ocean, no pets, $725/mo & up. 246-3130.
1/1, CH/A, ceramic tile floors, very clean.
1/2 block to beach. $800/mo., lyr lease,
sec. dep. $800, credit check. 116 14th
Ave. S. 246-3878.
4 BLOCKS from ocean. S. Jax Bch, 2BR/
1BA, $750/mo. 514-4229. Broker/ owner.
.WALK TO beach, 208-214 10th Ave. No.,
2BR, $675/mo laundry room in building.
Credit check. No pets. 514-8530.
4 BLOCKS to ocean, 220 4th St. S.
$500/mo. 904-891-0606.
BEACHES, 2BR/1.5BA TOWNHOUSE,
ceramic tile floors, CH&A, laundry room,
patio, fenced yard, 1 yr. lease, no pets,
$950/mo. discounted rent, 993-1114,
270-1284.
SAN PABLO, efficiency, $550/mo. in-
cludes utilities, 247-0030.
COURTYARDS, 2BR/2BA, WDHU, tile,
large loft, pool. No pets. $895/mo. +dep.
853-6005, 982-4932.
MAYPORT LANDING townhome,
2BR/2BA, appliances. $700/mo. (904)536-
4774.
914 3RD.Ave. S., Jax Bch. 2BR/ 1BA,
$875/mo. plus dep. 220-5797.
JAX BCH near ocean 1 & 2BR apts.,
lease, references, $750- $795/mo, 222
4th Ave. So., 221-4134, 703-5518.
ESPLANADE AT Town Center, 1/1, up.
per, garage parking, $950/mo. TDO Men-
agement. 246-1125. B T
ATLANTIC BEACH DUPLEX BY D6T-
TON ISLAND PRESERVE. 3BR/2BA.
Spacious, 1500sf. Built 2003, New carpet
& tile. CH&A, W/D. Easy bike to beach, 95
Dudley St., $950/mo. (904)610-2743.
NEPTUNE BEACH, 2BR/1BA, completely
renovated. $1100/mo, garage w/ washer &
dryer, small fenced backyard, 2 blks to
ocean, 247-8516.
GARAGE APARTMENT, 1BR/1BA; quiet
neighborhood, available Feb 1, $635/mo.
includes some utilities. Credit check/refer-
ences required. No pets. 241-2857.
NEPTUNE BEACH, 126 Bay St. 2nd floor,
2BR, vaulted ceilings, beautiful inside, off-
street parking. $1295/mo. 612-8868.
2 BLOCKS to beach, Jax Beach,
2BR/1BA. $800/mo. 210 7th Ave. S.
241-0600.
1-1/2 BLOCKS to Ocean, 1st Ave. South,
2BR/1BA. $725/mo., 1BR/1BA $600/mo.,
(904)891-0606.
1511 4TH St. N.- 2BR/1BA apartment. In-
cludes washer/ dryer $800/mo. +sec.de-
posit. No Pets. 742-6940.
MAYPORT LANDING, 2BR/2BA town-
home, fenced backyard, bonus room, tile
floor downstairs. 1255 Mayport Landing
Dr. $775/mo. +$700/dep. 280-2728 Iv
msg.
3BR/2.5BA plus loft townhouse in Atlantic
Bch. Newly renovated. $980/mo.,
$800/dep. 422-6747.
ATLANTIC BEACH, newly renovated,
2BR/1.5BA TH, w/direct beach access,
$1750/mo, (904)234-5565.
VERY NICE 3BR 2BA house, Ig gar., new-
ly renovated. Convenient to Wonderwood
Expwy. 3217 Hampsted Ct. $1100/mo.
891-0606.
JAX BEACH, 2.5 blocks to ocean, large
2BR/1BA, CH&A, W/D, deck. $1195/mo.,
655-5367, 803-3099.
ATL BCH, Courtyards, 2/2, ceramic tile,
WDHU, $825/mo. TDO Management.
246-1125.
BEST DEAL
NEPTUNE BEACH, 2BR/2BA, upstairs,
covered balcony, WDHU, very private.
Many extras. $1045/mo. 616-3580.
2BR/2BA, MAYPORT Landing Town-
home, end unit. $750/mo. +$700/dep.
280-2728 Iv. msg.
JAX BEACH, 1103 5th Ave. S. 2BR/1BA,
CH&A, WDHU, $875/mo. +deposit, 220-
5797.
NEPTUNE BEACH, 3BR/1BA apartment,
laundry room, CH&A, convenient to May-
port, 247-7641.
FULLY FURNISHED apts. 1BR $950/mo.
incl. util. 2BR from $1500/mo. (904)318-
0044.
GREAT OCEANVIEW
1BR balcony, ceramic tile floors, WDHU,
walk-in closet, assigned parking, $875/mo.
($900 w/washer+dryer). Ocean View,
160 7th Ave. N. 993-2555.
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January 11, 2008


S. JAX BCH
2 BRAPTS
CH/A, WDHU. East of 1st St. $795-
$895/mo. 241-RENT, 733-3730.
UPSTAIRS, 2BR/1BA, large LR/DR, nice
kitchen, W/D, dishwasher, 1 block to
beach. $1100/mo. (904)247-3187.
NEPTUNE BEACH
217 Hopkins St., 2BR/2BA, patio home,
fenced. $1195/mo. +$600/dep. includes
lawn service. Broker/ Owner 249-8766.


FANTASTIC OCEAN VIEW
1 BR w/separate study, balcony facing
ocean, wood floors, washer/ dryer.
$950/mo. 2224 Ocean Drive South
993-2555 BeachesApartments.com
NEPTUNE BCH, 233 Magnolia, 2/1, car-
pet/ tile, garage, $1000/mo. TDO Manage-
ment. 246-1125.
OCEANFRONT, 1204 1st St. S.,
2BR/1.5BA, CH&A, dishwasher.
$1250/mo. Credit check. No pets. 12mo.
lease. 514-8530.


ATTENTION RENTERS

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as well As Homes

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MOBILE HOME private lot, 2BR/2BA,
CH&A, WDHU, $675/mo. 273-0857
2BR TOWNHOUSE, 5 blocks from ocean.
$785/mo. Call John (904)813-9723.
ATLANTIC BEACH, 3 blocks to ocean,
efficiency apartment, $525/mo. includes
utilities. Rent by the month!
(904)333-9463.

JAX BEACH
ACROSS FROM OCEAN
2BR/1BA upstairs apt., $1000/mo. and
1BR/1BA downstairs apt., $500/mo. Avail-
able now, 962-5035.
NEPTUNE BCH, near ocean. Nice mod-
ern well taken care of 2BR Apt. All amen-
ites, $980/mo. Also 1 BR Apt $775/mo.
247-1417.
NEPTUNE BCH. 2150 Florida Blvd.
2BR/1.5BA, renovated 2005, WDHU,
fenced back yard, credit check, No Cats/
Non-smoking. $800/mo. (904)221-5833.




NEPTUNE BY the Sea, beautiful 3/2, re-
cently remodeled, tile floors, jacuzzi tub,
large fenced yard, lawn service. No pets,
$1750/mo., 249-2921.
NEP BCH, EAST OF 3RD! 2/1 duplex,
1200sf., hardwood, diningroom, WDHU,,
huge fenced yard, $1030/mo. +dep.
(904)247-3191.
PONTE VEDRA, TPC Sawgrass, Bermu-
da Court, 2BR/2BA. Completely renovat-
ed, $1275/mo., 655-5990.
MARSH LANDING CC, 4BR/ 2.5BA
home. 3 car gar., totally renovated, granite
in kitchen & baths. Unfurnished, long term
$2495/mo. Also avail, furnished with short
term. 537-4083.
ATLANTIC BEACH, 3BR/1BA, CH&A,
painted, carpeted, WDHU, fenced yard.
246-0576.
515 MYRA St., NB, 3/2, $1500/mo. One
year lease. 535-7356.
3BR/1BA, LARGE backyard, pets
OK, $1100/mo +$1100/dep., lyr lease.
568-6460 Mark.
618 9TH Ave. N. 3BR/1BA, CH&A,
fenced yard, $925/mo. 891-0606.


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PROPE RTIES

Mavport
" 2BR/2BA, Mayport Landing $750-
$800/mo. Close to base. Move-in
Special $200 off 1~ Mo rent
" 2BR/1BA, H, 250 Jasmine St., big
private lot, new carpet, freshly
painted, W/D. $900/mo.
Move-in Special $200 off 1a Mo rent.
+ 3BR/2BA, Mayport. $800/mo.
+ 2BR/IBA, Quad Ct. $650-$675/mo.
- 2BR/IBA, Quad Ct. New carpet.
$625/mo. $99 off 1st month rent
Neptune Beach
*+ 2/1 Apt. Oceanviews, water
included $1000/mo.

Jax Bch
* 2/1 End Unit Apt. walk to beach,
patio in back. $800/mo.
Move in Special- 1/2 off 1st Mo. Rent
* 2/1 Apt, 1 block from ocean.
$775/mo.
* 4/3 Duplex near hospital-fenced
yard, 1 car garage. $1400/mo.
* 3/3 Condo, tile & upgraded kitchen.
'2 car garage. $1700/mo.
eWE NEED RENTALS *
Call us for
Professional Property Management
Call 249-2322-


SAWGRASS CC. Willow Pond. 2BR/2BA.
2 car garage. Fireplace. Furnished. Utilit-
ies included. 7 month minimum. Call
(904)759-9000.
Brand new 3BR/2.5BA townhome in Jax
Bch. $1450/mo. +dep. Call (904)514-
2883.
JAX BEACH, 441 10TH Place South,
3BR/1BA. $1100/mo. +security. 699-3320.
S. JAX Beach, great beach location, good
living spaces 3BR/2BA, $1550/mo.
(904)910-1108, (919)358-0244.
3BR/ 2BA, 2 car gar. 119 37th Ave. S.,
Jax Bch. $1900/mo. (904)536-8268
JAX BEACH, 2/2, sun room, office,
l600sqft., one block to beach, $1400/mo.,
315-6558.
ADORABLE, 3/2, newly renovated home
in Ponte Vedra. Wood floors, fenced yard,
quiet neighborhood. $1295/mo. Lawn
service incl. Available 1/1/08. Avail for
showing now. Call 476-5071 for an appt.
PONTE VEDRA, 4/1, quarter acre, pri-
vate, year lease, $1200/mo. 294-5498.
NEPTUNE BEACH townhouse; 1.5 blocks
to ocean, 226A South St., 2BR/2.5BA +of-
fice, WDHU, garage. -No smokers,
$1400/mo., 249-0073.
ATLANTIC BEACH, 395 Bouy Lane; new-
ly remodeled; 3BR/2BA, 2 car garage,
fenced back yard. $1400/mo., 710-7665.


ATLANTIC BCH 3/2 CH&A, utility room,
fenced in front & back yard. 2571 Montreal
St. $1000/mo. 1-888-259-0783.
INTRACOASTAL WEST
Kensington Gem on preserve. 3/2, formal
living room, dining room, tiled throughout.
Luxurious master bath. Covered porch.
$1350/mo. 280-2805.


WANTED TO RENT Oceanfront condo,
3BR/2-3BA. yearly lease, needs applian-
ces, W/D, pool, prefer gated. 219-1638.

M iKS.1'Ia no8 1


JAX BEACH SOUTH. 811 So. 1st St.,
2BR/1BA, remodeled 2nd floor duplex, un-
furnished, 100 ft. from ocean. Pool,
CH&A, WDHU. No pets, 1 parking space.
$999/mo. $1000 security deposit. Please
call (904)463-1036.
OCEANFRONT, 1BR/1BA, Jax Beach
South, 811 So. 1st St., unfurnished, pool,
round floor. Unit remodeled and beauti-
ul No pets. 1 parking space, $1299/mo.,
$1299 security deposit. Please call
(904)463-1036.
PV- BELLEZA GATED luxury condo
1BR/1BA pool/ fitness/ wd included
$850/mo. call 318-9114.
PONTE VEDRA, Luxury patio home,
1/1, walk to beaches, pond view, pool/
health club amenities, $1099/mo.
407-448-5635.
OCEAN VIEW, JAX BEACH, 3BR/2BA,
vaulted ceiling, beautiful tile. Bright, open
floor plan. No dogs. $1600/mo. (discounts
avail.). Roommates considered. (404)325-
0820, (404)784-6601.
OCEANFRONT FURNISHED. Jax Bch,
2/2.5, gated, 1500sf. $2000/mo.. Avail.
now. Call Joy 881-7775.
MIRA VISTA, 3BR/3BA Condo, 3rd story
unit, marsh view, pool/ fitness center/
clubhouse. $2500/mo. (904)859-5754.
JAX BEACH, 2272 S. 2nd St. 2BR/2.5BA,
tri-level, 1 car garage, WDHU, 1.5 blocks
to ocean, Available Feb 2008, $1175/mo.
Call, 249-6585.


HODGENEP BCH, 4/35, 3 f, poo/ J T D3BR/2B, fIIIrplac, WUUU
NEP BCH, 4/3.5, 3500sf, pool, frpc., on floors, very quiet. $1300/mo. East Coast
marsh. $2000/mo. 249-0156. Realty 247-4724.


ATLANTIC BCH, 1/2 block from ocean,
4BR/2.5BA, +office/ laundry, cul-de-sac,
pool & spa, private gate to beach access.
No smokers. Pets allowed w/deposit.
$3000/mo. includes lawn and pool svc.
962-4511.

ATLANTIC BEACH, East of Mayport Rd.,
3BR/2BA, 2 living rooms, wood floor, fire-
place, WDHU, fenced yard; $1100/mo.,
233-1346.
SOUTH JAX Beach. 3BR/1.5BA, 6 blocks
to ocean. $1300/mo. 710-5200.
NEPTUNE BY THE SEA, 605 Cherry St.,
3/2, 2 car gar, Non-smoking. No pets.
$1600/mo. +dep. (904)307-1905.
NEAR HANNA Park- 3BR/2BA 1100sf,
fenced back yard, 1 car garage, No pets.
$950/mo., + security. 553-9890.
PARADISE POOL home in PVB walk to
shopping, ocean, and more. 3BR/2BA. A+
school district $1900/mo. (904)993-5626.
ATLANTIC BEACH West/ Oak Harbor,
3BR/2BA, family room, fireplace. Must
Seel $1250/mp. 612-8868.


ATLANTIC BEACH
House w/ fenced yard, 2BR/ 1BA,
screened porch, eat-in kitchen, livingroom,
diningroom. Short term considered.
$1350/mo. 607-2794.
JAX BEACH, 3/2, furnished, Key West re-
sort style; includes pool maintenance,
$2000/mo., (904)536-2349. Licensed
agent.
JAX BEACH Pool Home, 4 blocks from
ocean, 3/2, W/D. $1300/mo. Non smoking
home, some pet limitations. 534-4835.
see craigslist for photos
PONTE VEDRA- spaceous 3/2 in Dolphin
Cove, garage, fenced yard & laundry.
$1250/mo. 280-5142.
3BR 2BA, Ig fenced yard in beautiful
Seabreeze. $1300/mo. 247-5334.


ATLANTIC BEACH
2BR townhome, $850/mo.
3BR/ 2BA house $995/mo.
3BR/ 2BA home, $1095/mo.
2BR/1 BA townhome, $800/mo.
Duplex, 3BR/2BA, $895/mo.
PONTE VEDRA
Dolphin Cove- 4/2, $1095/mo.
ICW
Forest Creek Condos
2/ 2 condo, $895/mo.
2/2 condo, $950/mo.
3/2 house in Bay Pointe, $995/mo.
Avail. 2/20/08.
3/2, Villas at Cross Creek, $1095/mo.
3/2 home, San Pablo Creek, $1195/mo.
3/2 home, Greenfield Lakes, $1200/mo.
3/2 home, Harbor Springs, $1200/mo.
Avail. 2/15/08.
4/2 home, Sutton Lakes, $1225/mo.
Avail. 2/20/08.
3/2 home, Grogan's Bluff, $1295/mo.
Avail. 2/15/08.
3/2 home, Grogan's Bluff, $1295/mo.
3/2 Wolf Creek condo, $1350/mo.
4/2 house, Windsor Chase, $1395/mo.
4/2 house, Sutton Lakes, $1450/mo.
4/2 house, Ashley Woods, $1475/mo.
5/4 home, Queens Harbor, $2995/mo.
ARLINGTON/ FORT CAROLINE
3/2 condo, Merrill Pines, $850/mo.
2/2 townhouse, Shadow Wood, $895/mo.
2/2 townhouse, Raymur Villa, $925/mo.
2/2.5 townhouse, Fort Caroline Lakes,
$1000/mo.
3/2 townhome, Derringer, $1150/mo.
3/2 house, Ridgemoore, $1250/mo.
2BR/ 2BA house, $1300/mo.
4/2 home, Monument Lakes, $1300/mo.
2/2 house, Ashley Green, $1300/mo.
SOUTHSIDE/ BAYMEADOWS
1/1 condo, Maribella, $975/mo.
2/2 condo, Sonoma Southside, $1050/mo.
3/2 house, Deer Cove, $1095/mo.
3/2.5 house, Clifton Village, $1100/mo.
4/2.5 home, Ironwood, $1875/mo.
ST. NICHOLAS
2/2 condo, Cariton at Oak Landing,
$795/mo.
JULINGTON CREEK/SWITZERLAND
3/2 house, Sweetwater Estates,
$1295/mo.
5/3.5, Ivy Lakes at Cunningham Creek
Plantation, $2600/mo.
NORTHSIDE, EAST OF 1-95
3/2, Victoria Lakes, $1095/mo. Avail.
2/10/08.
4/2, Lindsey's Crossing, $1195/mo.
4BR/ 2BA home, Eagles Hammock,
$1295/mo.
4BR/ 2BA home, Eagles Hammock,
$1350/mo.
HOME FINDER REALTY
241-5501 OR 221-1711.
www.homeflnderrealty.net


JAX BEACH Light, airy, 2nd floor,
2BR/2BA, marsh view screened lanai, fire-
place, cathedral ceilings, W/D, resort
amenities. $950/mo. Available imrfied.,
285-5592.
OCEANFRONT, N. Jax Beach, luxury,
2BR/2BA, garage. $1850/mo. Call
(904)476-7548.
BELLEZA, 2/2, FP No pets. No smoking.
$1200/mo. 655-7697, 731-0214.
MARINA SAN PABLO
BRAND NEW, 3BR/3.5BA, looking over
Intracoastal.. Reasonable rent for a quick
move. (904)955-1357.


NEPTUNE BCH, private bedroom w/ bath,
kitchenette, living area, nice. Util., cable,
plus wireless internet incl. $800/mo. Call
(904)699-7757


IEXEC- INTERNET EXECUTIVE OFFI-
CES. Spacious modern individual offices
with phone, internet, printer, fax & mail
service, voice mail, 3rd Street address.
Contact Jim 249-4292.
JAX BEACH OFFICE SPACE
Prime class-A space for lease. On Isabella
Blvd. Walk to Starbucks in S. Jax Beach.
1230sf. Below market rate. 5% Broker
Commission. 910-2256.
JAX BEACH, 711 S. 3rd Street. Single
room offices, $375 & $415/mo. TDO Man-
agement, 246-1125.
NEPTUNE BEACH, on Third St., great
signage, 700-1400sf., negotiable,
993-4011.



PONTEVEDRA

OFFICE SPACE

AVAILABLE
Short or Long Term
Secretarial Services
Conference Room
East of A1A/
walk to beach
Close to shopping/
restaurants
For more information,
call

(904) 543-7000





NEW 1700SF. warehouse or offices
w/CH&A, 12ft. roll-up door, 1 walk-in door.
$1500/mo. Across from Adventure Land-
ing. 343-1919, 249-3214.


OCEAN FRONT furnished 2/2, pool, con- OFFICE/ WAREHOUSE/ Retail Space for
sider lease option, 463-7343. lease, 2 locations, Mayport Rd. and Noca-
BELLEZA OF Ponte Vedra, 1BR/1BA, 3rd tee. Free rent. 514-1090.
story, vaulted ceilings. $875/mo.
(786)417-9802. .____,,___
OCEAN GROVE IN PVB, 2/2, $950/mo. FREE CATS and Kittens to approved
Top Sell Realty 270-0222. homes. Call 242-0224.


OCEAN VIEW, brand new, 3/2, upgrad-
ded; consider lease option, ocean view
from most rooms. Owner/ Agent, 463-
7343.
J. B. newer 3/2, garage, fireplace, consid-
er lease option, 6 month plus, $1250/mo;
463-7343.
UNFURNISHED CONDO, immaculate first
floor, 2/2 condo, appliances one year old;
screened lanai. Many amenities,
$1000/mo. Call 285-4772 after 6pm.
JAX BEACH, 2BR/2BA, w/garage, fire-
place, pool, fitness, new carpet, great
location.. $1000/mo., (904)246-8397.
PONTE VEDRA Beach Condo. 2BR/2BA
w/golf course view. All appliances.
$1000/mo. 904-236-2528.
VILLAS @ Marsh Landing, large 1/1, la-
nai, gated, fitness, pool, hottub, fireplace,
Pergo floors, garage & water included.
$980/mo., 379-4288.
COURTYARDS OF Mayport, completely
remodeled, 2BR/2BA, $799/mo., 247-
7910 or 887-6033.
JAX BEACH, 2BR/1BA, hardwood floors,
one year old, $1100/mo., 655-8686.


2- /2'CONb'OtPV Bch, gated w/ amenities.'
Call 294-6940. .
ICW, 1BR/1BA condo, $790/mo. Available
now. Wood floors & stainless appliances.
W/D included. (904)537-4714.
OLD PV, new 1BR/1BA condo, full ameni-
ties, $1000/mo, 220-6244.
BRAND NEW condo with new stainless
steel appliances, hardwood floors,
$1300/mo. 476-6361.
SPINNAKER 1BR/1BA. Elegantly furnish-
ed. Steps to Ocean. Garage, $1650/mo.
708-4022.
JAX BEACH- Valencia 2BR/2BA,
Luxury condo. $1900/mo. (beautifully fur-
nished), $1700/mo. (unfurnished).
(904)859-5754.
OCEANFRONT
Seascape 3/2 w/60' balcony, 7th floor
w/great view, W/D, newly remodeled. No
pets. $2000/mo. 386-5008.
3BR/1.5BA, IN Mayport. Newly remod-
eled. $900/mo. 334-5421.
THE PALMS At Marsh Landing 2BR/2BA.
Lake view, wood floors, 1st floor,
$925/mo. Call Janet 241-3941, 571-5263.
JAX BEACH- 1 FREE MONTH. The
Palms, gated, 2BR/ 2BA new luxury condo
w/ garage. Vaulted ceilings, washer/ dryer,
pool & fitness. Only $1200/mo. (904)472-
4039.
EXCLUSIVE MIRAVISTA, Atlantic Blvd @
the Intracoastal Waterway. 3/4BR, 3.5BA,
approximately 2700sf. ground walk out
back door to marina. Resort style living.
$2250/rno. Includes 1-car garage, water,
sewer, cable, pool, spa, clubhouse, health
club. Marina Walk, gated community
marsh and marina views. Call 463-2845.
PALMS AT Marsh Landing- 1st floor,
2BR/2BA, hardwood floors, granite, marsh
view, $1000/mo. 904-613-7605.
BELLEZA, 2BR/2BA w/fireplace, new
stainless appliances, W/D, one car ga-
rage, $1150/mo +utilities, 401-864-1165.

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OCEANFRONT CONDO, 2/2, end unit
.furnished. Daily, weekly, monthly.
(904)803-6560 Gall


GOLF COURSE Community, Windsor
Park. 3/2, $1375/mo. OBO (lawn service S. JAX Bch. 2BR, fully furnished, ocean-
included). Pets OK. (904)477-2404. front condo. Monthly/ Weekly. 241-0267.
-.. -..-... IF www.rentjacksonvillebeach.com


GREAT 3BR/2BA, Jax Beach, pool & lire-
place, 1007 20th St. No., $1400/mo.
993-7328.
ATLANTIC BEACH, Oak Harbor, nice
3BR/2BA, 2471 Spokane Ave. East,
$995/mo. +deposit, 242-0544.
JAX BCH 3BR/1.5BA, beautiful comer lot,
fenced back yard, new carpet/ paint,
WDHU, adorable, must see, $1200/me.
246-6726.
JAX BCH, 3/1, 2.5 car gar., fenced yard,
$1400/mo. 836 9th Ave. N. 318-0044.
JAX BEACH, 2BR/1BA, hardwood floors,
2 blocks from ocean, large yard, W/D.
$1200/mo. +utilities. 1908 19th Ave. N.
(904)318-2121.
ATLANTIC BCH/ near Mayport Elementa-
ry, 3 BR, new appliances, W/D, fenced
yard, carport,, $1050/mo, 233-1346.
PONTE VEDRA/ Palm Valley, beautiful,
large, private, 4BR/3BA, plus bonus room,
2-car garage, w/many amenities.
$1600/mo. 860-1690.
ATLANTIC BCH, large 4BR/2BA, eat-in
kitchen, fenced backyard, WDHU, new
paint. $1275/mo. (904)571-5517.
BEAUTIFUL TOWNHOUSE in PVB,
2BR/2.5BA, completely remodeled, new
appliances, beautiful lake view, screened
in patio deck, 5 10 minutes from beach-
es. www.geocities.com/pvb05/page2.html
$1200/mo (904)686-0068.
SOUTH JAX Beach, 2BR/2BA; four blocks
to beach; one car garage; furnished or un-
furnished; W/D included, $1000/mo., 407-
616-5343.
N. JAX Beach, 3BR/2BA, 2 car garage,
$1500/mo. Call 241-7838.
JAX BCH, 708 14th Ave. S., 3BR/ 2BA,
garage, fenced, refrig., stove, oven.
1400/mo. (904)536-4774.


OCEANFRONT RENTAL
4BR/4BA, weekly, monthly, yearly. Call
(904)249-8269.


ROOM FOR rent $400/mo + 1/2 util.
1 mile from beach, features include: own
bathroom and washer/dryer, 626-3853.


KITTENS, FREE to good home only. Extra
healthy & beautiful, 514-1165.


COTONDETULEAR PUPPIES accepting
reservations. Champion pedigree, show
quality. $2000- $4000 233-4545.

Daschund mini Puppies, CKC & HC, 1 fe-
male, 1 male, $400. (904)247-4683.


HOMELESS PETS for adoption- Cats &
dogs. 246-3600.


IF YOU are interested in advertising under
this category please call 904-249-9033 or
email: classified@beachesleader.com


NOTICE OF POSITION VACANCY
The Board of Trustees of the Municipal
Service District of Pdgte, Vedra Beach, St.
John's ty,,. Flonda';',givesnotice of, a
position vacancy on the 'Boad of Trust-
ees. The vacancy is for Seat 5 on the
Board of Trustees. The vacancy occurred
January 2, 2008 due to the resignation of
the person elected to the position. The
position will be filled by appointment to be
made by the Governor of the State of Flor-
ida. Expressions of interest in being ap-
pointed to the position should be directed
to the Governor's office at the State Capi-
tol, Tallahassee, Florida.
1/11/08


IF YOU are interested in advertising under
this category please call 904-249-9033 or
email: classified@beachesleader.com
PIANO LESSONS
All levels, styles & ages. Will come to your
home. Piano Tuning also available.
241-4954, 655-3300.


SMALL CONSTRUCTION Business/
Neptune Beach area- Organize office and
files, then 1-2 days week, flexible. No in-
coming phones. Good deal for knowledge-
able person. Pay on ability. Submit info
and questions to Don @ email:
nbconst@yahoo.com
CLEANING HELP needed for restaurants,
late evenings. Office Cleaners needed,
evenings. Car and phone a must. Call
273-2761.
P/T SECRETARY, F/T eventually, for
small business at the .beach. Computer
knowledge a must! Construction knowl-
edge helpful. Please fax resume:
(904)249-4396.
PART-TIME/ FULL-TIME Front Office
Staff at a holistic doctor's office. Re-
sponsibilities will include answering
phones, scheduling appointments and
marketing. Written and verbal communica-
tion skills and computer knowledge are re-
quired. Please fax resume and references
to (904)246-3778. No phone calls please.

NOTICE TO READERS
HELP WANTED classifications in this
newspaper are intended to announce gen-
uine current job openings. No fees may be
charged to the prospective employee. Ads
for self-employment or business opportu-
nities appear under the Business Opportu-
nities category. Ads which may require
payment of fees for employment informa-
tion, guidance or training may appear un-
der Job Service. Should any Help Wanted
advertiser ask for a fee or if the advertiser
is offering a product or service rather than
a job opening, please notify The Beaches
Leader, 249-9033.
COUNTER HELP, afternoons & Saturdays
Ponte Vedra area. Call 285-5644.


JAX BEACH, share house, $650/mo. ev- KENNEL TECH, P/T, must be available
erthing included, 8 blocks from beach, KENNEL TECH, P/T, must be available
982-7734. weekends. Apply within: 13185 Atlantic
-7.6_______ ____ Blvd.. Must be good w/ animals.


VERHY NICUE At the Beacnes, pnvate Dam,
garage. $695/mo., incl. util. Remax Ad-
vantage. You'll be moving soon if you just
call June. 994-3608.
ROOMMATE WANTED to share home in
Hickory Creek area, $700/mo (+$350 dep
required.) Includes util & washer/ dryer.
838-1635 or 568-6245.
NEWLY RENOVATED master bedroom.
Furnished, private half bath. Clean, quiet,
non-dramaticl Reasonable, details?
343-2051.
ROOMMATE FOR 3BR/2BA, Jax Beach.
$550/mo +deposit, includes utilities
(904)249-1890.'


ROOM for rent in attractive home on wa-
terfront. Close to the beach, all utilities
incl., $485/mo. 221-4117.
NICE, CLEAN 3BR/2BA. $400/mo. +utilit-
ies Call 334-6266.
ROOM TO rent $575/mo. plus dep. 2
blocks to ocean, 521-8473.
ROOM FOR rent in my home near ICW.
Hot tub avail. $650/mo. incl. util. Call
(904)571-6533.


SELVA MARINA COUNTRY CLUB at the
beach hiring Kids Night Out counselor.
$10 per hour. Email:
accounting@selvamarina.com, or call
246-4827 x10.
FRONT DESK Receptionist needed for
Chiropractic office. Bilingual a plus, will
train. Resume to 423 N. 3rd St., Jackson-
ville Beach.
NEED FRONT DESK/ Office Assistant for
busy doctor's office 30 plus hours. Fax re-
sume to 273-4607
BABYSITTER NEEDED for 5 year. old
boy after school from 3-5pm in my Jax
Beach home. Some Monday evening
hours are also available. $25 per week.
Call 241-4344 Iv. msg.
FREE ROOM in Jax Beach in exchange
for part time caregiving. 610-9047.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT needed
for beaches Employee Benefits firm. The
ideal candidate will support several
Account Managers with a wide variety of
HR administrative activities. Must have
strong organizational, clerical and Micro-
soft Office knowledge including Word, Ex-
cel and Outlook. Preferred hours are M-F
9:00-3:00. Please email your resume to:
jobs@montoyabrower.com


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Weekend 9


*DIANA'S STYLING SALON*
Looking for a career? Stylists;-Barbers,
Nail/ Pedicure Techs needed. Great
incentives w/progression. Call Diane at
525-2164 for more details. EOE.
HARBOR CHASE of Jacksonville is
currently hiring full time, wait staff/ util-
ity/ cook position. Please apply at
3455 San Pablo Road South.
CLIENT COORDINATOR/
ASSISTANT BOOKKEEPER
Atlantic Beach, Miminum 3yrs. A/R; A/P &
Customer Service. DMV title work, Quick-
books, excellent benefits. Fax resume
221-2705.
STUDIO 22, a hot new salon in the heart
of Jacksonville Beach, is looking for excit-
ing Hair Designers. Call 249-6354 or apply
at 2200 So. 3rd Street.



Lawn service seeks individual to perform
dependable quality work. Excellent pay &
overtime available. Crew Leaders wanted.
Perschel Brothers Services, Inc. 246-
0967.

WELLNESS DIRECTOR
Fleet Landing, an upscale retirement com-
munity in Atlantic Beach, FL is seeking a
creative, holistic, vision-centered wellness
professional to lead the design, implemen-
tation and management of a multi-dimen-
sional wellness program targeted to older
adults. Candidates should possess a de-
gree in Health Administration, Wellness or
Exercise Science with at least 5 years of
experience. Competitive salary and bene-
fits. Please email resume to
jobs@fleetlanding.com. EOE/ Drug Free
Workplace.

*BEACH DRIVERS*
Taxi Drivers needed to work Beach and
Intercoastal areas, at least 23 yrs. old,
good driving record. Call 249-0360.
LIQUOR STORE Clerk, Bartender, Door
Person, Must be able to work days,
nights, weekends, and holidays. Must
pass drug test and backgroundcheck.
Call Robert @ 465-0149,
SELVA MARINA COUNTRY CLUB at the
beach hiring Server, Host, Bus positions.
FT/PT. Must be dependable and outgoing.
DFWP. Email:
accounting@selvamarina.com, or apply in
person.
SOUTH BEACH SALON has chair rental
available. Call Jerry, 673-3639.
HAIR & NAILS booth rental. Great new
salon, 630 S. 3rd St., Jax Bch. $200 per
week. Call Jimma or Dixie 246-2121.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Full-time medical assistant to work in a
Continuing Care Retirement Communi-
ty. Experience required. Excellent ben-
efits. Applications available at Fleet Land-
ing Security Gate, One Fleet Landing
Blvd., Atlantic Beach, FL 32233; faxt to
(904)246-9447: website at
www.fleetlanding.com; email to
jobs@fleetlanding.com. EOE/ Drug-
Free Workplace.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Answer multi-line phone, computer/ cleri-
cal work. $9-$10/hr.. M-F, FT or PT.
Great office environment. Near UNF/
FCCJ. Fax resume (904)928-0266.
TRAINERS FOR day program. Work
w/adults who have M.R./D.D. M-F, 8am-
4pm. Apply 850 6th Ave. South, Suite 500,
249-8556. EOE/ DFWP
HAIRSTYLISTS
Looking for change? Taylor Lane Day Spa
is seeking up to four Stylists, Massage
Therapist, & Spa Director that are talented
and outgoing. Rent or High Commission is
available plus large sign on bonus. Con-
tact (904)302-0880.


ADMIN/ RECEPTIONIST- Immediate F/T
opening. 'Candidates require excellent or-
ganizational, communication and comput-
er skills (MS Office required). Excellent
ph6fiel 1 u 'nr', ued as'W ll'a'~'4
task.:'la-y'8ipnde'nt upon' exrriii'ce; "
Send cover letter & resume to
pgalloway@abnetwork.com or fax to
(888)423-5107.
EXPERIENCED DOG Groomer, salary
commission pay, 710-6764.
BURDENBEARER SERVICES needs reli-
able cleaning help. Residential/ Commer-
cial. Call 246-7200.


DETAILERS, EXPERIENCE a plus, but
will train. Must have valid driver's license
& transportation. Start $8/hr up. Only seri-
ous, responsible, hard workers need ap-
ply. Eric, 716-4413.

LOCAL BEACH pest control company is
looking for a lawn care technician. No ex-
perience required. We work Mon- Fri.
Benefits include: health, dental & life in-
surance, retirement & paid vacation. Driv-
ers license is required. Drug free work-
place. Call 241-7175 for appt.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
NURSE
Fleet Landing, a premier Continuing Care
Retirement Community, is currently ac-
cepting applications for a Registered
Nurse with strong leadership and commu-
nications skills to join our team. All candi-
dates must have at least one year of Long
Term Care experience with hands on ex-
perience in the area of Staff Development.
This is a full-time position offering a com-
petitive salary with excellent benefits. Ap-
plications available at Fleet Landing Se-
curity Gate, One Fleet Landing Blvd. At-
lantic Beach, FL 32233; fax to 904-246-
9447; website at fleetlanding.coni; e-mail
to jobs@fleetlanding.com. EOE/ Drug-
free Workplace.
EXEC ADMIN- F/T- Immediate opening
for detail oriented professional w/experi-
ence supporting senior, level executives.
Excellent verbal, organizational & comput-
er skills (MS Office req'd), above average
communication skills and top notch atti-
tude. Salary dependent upon experience.
Send cover letter & resume to
pgalloway@abnetwork.com or fax to
(888)423-5107.
BEACHES CAR Wash- full time help
needed, Wages negotiable+ tips. Benefits
Avail. Apply in person, 1401 Beach Blvd.
RECEPTIONIST FULL-TIME Temp for
professional Beaches law firm; Must be
organized, pleasant personality and have
good communication skills. Email resume
to: carolyn@zisserlegal.com or fax to
(904)241-4225.
CARPENTERS WANTED, transportation
and experience a must. (904)686-4818.
EXPERIENCED GRAPHIC Artist needed
for small print shop at the beach. Send
resume to print@surfsideprinting.com
PONTE VEDRA based family office seek-
ing a FINANCIAL ANALYST for its pro-
fessional staff. Candidate should possess
3-7 years of experience in accounting or
financial management. Public accounting
or commercial lending experience is pre-
ferred. Position will be responsible for ac-
counting and financial reporting, invest-
ment portfolio analysis, income tax plan-
ning and deal support for private equity
transactions. Please forward resume
and salary requirements to:
cgregory@spring-bay.com.

COMPANION
Full-time in our Assisted Living Facility.
Experience required, excellent benefits.
Applications available at Fleet Landing
Security Gate, One Fleet Landing Blvd.,
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233; Fax to
(904)246-9447; Website: fleetlanding.com.
email to: jobs@fleetlanding.com EOE/
Drug-Free Workplace.


FRONT DESK- physician office. Experi-
ence required' for fast paced internal
medicine office. Answer phones, schedule
appointments, collections, etc. Immediate
opening, competitive salary & benefits.
Call 241-8300, or fax resume: 241-0831.

LEGAL ASSISTANT for personal injury
law firm. Fax resume to 241-9446.

*
Elderly couple looking for caregiver
6 days/wk, daily hrs 9:30-2:30 & 5:30-
7:30. Meals, light housekeeping, $10/hr.
249-2702 or 868-2420 or 699-3622.

ACCOUNTANT/ BOOKKEEPER for con-
struction office at Beach. Knowledge of
Quickbooks a must. Fax resume
249-8807.

GREENFROG PEST PREVENTION
Join our team. Our company has openings
for our service dept, good salary, must
possess a good driving record, be custom-
er friendly. We offer company vehicle,
paid vacation and holidays. Leap over to
us. Apply at 159 19th Street N. Jax.
Beach. 242-9002.
*
TAXI DRIVERS Wanted. Clean driving re-
cord required. Call April, 246-9999.
PROPERTY/ EVIDENCE/ RECORDS
CLERK
Starting pay: $10.90/hr; $436/wk;
$22,672/yr+ benefits. Maintains property&
evidence for Police Dept. plus enters into
computer system. Min. 1 year general
clerical exp. Applications accepted until
1/16/08 at City of Atlantic Beach, 800
Seminole Rd., Atlantic Beach, FL 32233.
For more info visit www.coab.us or call
(904)247-5820. No smokers/ tobacco
users. Drug testing conducted. EOE
EXPERIENCED HAIR Dresser needed for
upscale Ponte Vedra Salon. Booth rental
or commission. Please call 280-4247 or
994-7408.
JOHNSON'S PAINTING
Now hiring experienced painters. 568-
0990 962-2017.
IMMEDIATE OPENING delivering the lo-
cal telephone directory in Jax Beach. Must
have your own reliable transportation and
able to follow a map. Please call 888-285-
5861. Megson Delivery






What are you really looking for?
We love doing hair and taking care of our
clients and each other. Our recently
renovated modern salon is like our
second home and we have fun and enjoy
working together. We're looking for a full-
time stylist with clientele to find a home
with us. You'll never know if you don't at
'least check us out. Call or just take a peek
in the window. Ask for Jamie.
716 3rd ST. South JAX BEAch
904.249.3011


Positions Available
0* Prep Cook Diningroom Attendant
SJ Host/Hostess Nail Technician
Maintenance Engineer Vacation Planning Agent
GOLF RESORT & SPA F&B Supervisor Security Officer

&arnoott. Section Housekeeper Pastry Baker
*
S We offer competitive wages, excellent benefits,
* Opportunities for advancement and
e.L-,n,* , be .a gemen aff.
Please apply in pers6 f lu ~ y-? Friday. 9 a.m.-*4 p.m. or by appt.
S 1000 PGA TOUR Boulevard; Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Webslte: www.sawgrassmarriott.com
Job Hotline: (904) 280-7070
EOE M/FIDNV

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GET ORGANIZED in the New Year. WOOD Fence Installation. 35yrs Experi- IF YOU are interested in advertising under
Professional organizing services include ence. Mick Outdoor Enterprises. this category please call 904-249-9033 or
clutter control, reorganizing, and "put- 241-7276, 838-9599. email: classified@beachesleader.com
ting it all away". Call (904)881-9729 for --SMALL TIME MOVING .
custom organization plan. I* W *i1 Small to medium moves/any distance/ flat
SFIREWOODn rates. Garage clean-outs/ trash removal.


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this category please call 904-249-9033 or
email: classified @ beachesleader.com



HAVE TRUCKS & trailers, let us pick up &
deliver whatever. 207-4037.
IF YOU are interested in advertising under
this category please call 904-249-9033 or
email: classified @ beachesleader.com


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PERSONAL CHEF daily, weekly, monthly.
References. Lots of experience 735-
5081.


OCEANSIDE CLEANING INDUSTRIES
Safe roof cleaning. Spotless window
cleaning. Pressure washing. Licensed &
Insured. Call Kevin 994-0045.
, ,


KITCHEN ULITITY WORKER: FT\ bene-
flts\ 401k\ flexible schedule. Golf Privileg-
es. Phone 904-246-4827, email:
accounting@selvamarina.com, or fax
resume to 246-9121. DFWP.



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this category please call 904-249-9033 or
email: classified@beachesleader.com


NOTICE TO READERS
ADVERTISERS IN this category are not
offering jobs. They are offering job-related
services and may charge fees. Readers
are advised to exercise caution before giv-
ing credit card information over the phone
without knowing what specific product or
service they will receive.


ESTABLISHED, PROFITABLE frame
shop/ art gallery, must sell. Jonathan,
866-6937.

NOTICE TO READERS
WARNING: WHILE this newspaper does
not knowingly accept business opportunity
ads which require you to pay a fee to get
information or that refer you to 976-or 900-
phone numbers which will result in sub-
stantial charges to your phone bill, the
newspaper cannot guarantee the validity
of offerings in this classification. If any ad-
vertiser requires you to incur phone serv-
ice charges or pay a fee to learn the na-
ture of the opportunity, please report it to
The Beaches Leader, 249-9033.


LOVING IN-HOME Child Care PVB. Ages
6 weeks and up. HRS licensed. 8 years
experience.Call Tammy at 524-7224.


CAREGIVER- EXPERIENCED w/ referen-
ces. Avail. Mon- Sat. Call Pam 504-3735.


DO YOU need help caring for elderly or
sick loved ones? I am state licensed,
Alzheimers trained, experienced and
great references. Call Sherry, 904-541-
1214, 904-477-1036.
CERTIFIED CNA/ HHC, available for full
time, unlimited home care. Brenda,
(904)910-4039.
IN-HOME CARE BY VISITING ANGELS.
Providing the best CNA'S, HHA's and
Homemakers/ Companions to care for
your loved one at home, hospital, nursing
home,.assisted living. Up to 24-hour care.
Affordable Rates. (904)725-8222.
www.visitingangels.com
IF YOU are interested in advertising under
this category please call 904-249-9033 or
email: classified@beachesleader.cqm



JEEP SAFARI, Bikini Top w/windjammer
and deck cover. No drill windshield chan-
nel. Covers front and back seats. Wind-
jammer hangs behind front seat to keep
out drafts. Deck cover goes over back
seat area. Excellent condition. $150.
612-5714.
WASHER, DRYER stove, refrigerator,
$75 each. 710-7665.
OFFICE FURNITURE- desk, table, chairs,
call 716-0862.
FREE- TWO sofas. One is a pull out
sleeper. Both are in good cond. Call
(904)339-2105 or (904)339-1991. You
pick up.
MOVING SALEI Pennsylvania House bed-
room suite. Bassett entertainment center.
Coffee table, 2 desks, mirror, dining room
set, fan, dishwasher. 333-6777..
WtITEe LEATyEJ-cqch & love 1t
w bgaiR'c t' ik-%f1 ew cohffffn.VCli
DNbbie (904)J1 -198. 0 ,., ,-
WASHER/ DRYER, heavy duty, super ca-
pacity, excellent condition. $400 for both.
Can deliver & guarantee. 874-1747.
ANTIQUE RATTAN Dining set. Table
w/6 upholstered chairs, very good condi-
l- -' izf)f 97r AA9 fn


6 PIECE OAK bedroom set, double or
queen, $250, 223-5774.
OFFICE CLEAN OUT
Purge old office files and free up space.
Protect from identity theft. On-site shred-
ding. UST. Great rates. (904)928-0200.
LIKE NEW pine bunk beds w/matresses
$75. King-size black iron canopy frame
$25. 654-6092.
DAY BED w/ trundle, metal, color gray,
good mattress, 'good condition $300,
534-3732.
RASCAL MOBILITY Scooter, large bas-
ket, excellent cond, $600, 247-1717,
993-0866.
TWO ADJACENT cemetery plots at
Beaches Memorial Gardens for $995.
Contact 904-744-2901 or cell 904-228-
8161.

GUN SHOW
January 12th & 13th, Saturday, 9am-5pm,
Sunday, 9am-4pm at the Morocco Shrine,
3800 St. Johns Bluff Road, Jacksonville.
North Florida Arms Collectors. Info:
(904)461-0273.
FREEZER, HARDLY used, scratched,
$150, 249-8256.


2117 OLEANDER Place.. Saturday, 8am-
1pm. Lots of clothing, electronics, house-
hold Items, decorations, CD's, DVD's
+much more I
MULTI-FAMILY SALE with lots of great
stuffll Saturday, 8am-2pm 1454 Hopkins
Creek Ln. Off Florida Blvd. across from
NB Elementry. Bicycles, books, electron-
ics, bedding, furniture, exercise bike, etc.


MOVING SALE house hold items & furni-
Sture. Saturday & Sunday 8am-lpm.
2329 Barefoot Trace.
SATURDAY 8-11 a.m. 332 Third Street.
.Miscellaneous household items, books,
bedding, pictures, etc. Will postpone if
raining.
LOTS OF good stuff. Sat., 1/12, 7am until.
750 Cavalla Road.
LOTS OF furniture in great condition,
dresser, couch, futon, tables, chairs,
queen bed, lamps, blinds, computers,
desk, all priced to sell. Sat., 8am-lpm,
1546 Ocean Blvd.

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PRONTO MOBILE Scooter, $1000, trans- ."EVERYTHING MUST Gol Furniture,
port wheel chair $200, both blue, excellent clothes, appliances, etc. No early birds.
condition, 223-7585. Saturday, 8am-3pm, Sunday, 10am-4pm.
t 2 7. -- & 114 Cherry St., Neptune Beach..


KENMORE WASHER & Dryer, $65/each;
Hotpoint refrigerator, $125; 641-9667,
838-5411.
FUTON COUCH/ bed $80, rattan wall mir-
ror $80, rattan couch $400, gold jewelry,
books & more. Carol 904-372-4297.
SALON EPISODE Pedi-Spa for sale. Like
new. $2500. Call (904)962-8863,
KENMORE HE2 front load washer & dry-
er, model 110; large capacity. Used 5
months. Asking $ 1500, 655-8502.
SCROLL BLADES ARE HERE! We now
stock Olson Scrolling Saw Blades..visit
our online store.
www.splintersnmore.com



FENDER SQUIRE-STRAT Guitar, Sun-
burst color, like new $75. Fender Amp,
25watts (Frontman). good condition $75.
249-3864.


WE BUY GOLD & DIAMONDS
Estate Jewelry and scrap gold.
241-5666.
WE BUY Scrap Gold for Cash! Estate and
old jewelry, Rolexes. 241-1889.
I BUY BUSINESSES. All types consid-
ered. Fast closings. Call (904)402-5355.
IF YOU are interested'in advertising under
this category please call 904-249-9033 or
email: classified@beachesleader.com
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Ooh La La Laurette, 415 3rd Street South,
537-0503, Open 1/14/08. Shabby chic fur-
niture, home decor. 10am-6pm.
HS END Clothing, Furniture. Saturday/
S y;-8am-?, 622 12thve. S'.


SATURDAY & Sunday, 7am-?, 816 10th
Ave. S. Lots of name brand clothing,
household and electronic items.


ion $150$.. 247-6O68. CLOTHES, POWER tools, books, & up-
CHILD'S LOFT bdlnk bed w/dresser & holstery fabric. Sat. only, 8Bam-2pm, 611.
desk, $250. 472-5475. 15th Ave. So.



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BEACHES HOME SERVICES. Painting,
free estimates, work guaranteed, licensed.
610-7768.


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this category please call 904-249-9033 or
email: classified @beachesleader.com


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this category please call 904-249-9033 or
email: classified @beachesleader.com




NEW POOL special, 15x30. Complete and
chlorine free, only $25,000. Call 568-4112.


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this category please call 904-249-9033 or
email: .classified@beachesleader.com

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BOAT STORAGE in PV. Visit
www.MarinaClubPV.com
20' SPORTCRAFT w/90hp OMC, sea-
drive, $1500, 472-5460.
14FT SUNCOAST, 25hp Mercury, new
fish finder and many more extras, $1750.
Call 477-9511.
1999 BAYLINER 1800, 120hp, fish finder,
lots of extras, $6500, 610-7768.


2001 HARLEY Davidson XL 1200C
Sportster, extra chrome, custom seat, new
tires/ brakes/ battery, 6000 miles, excel-
lent condition, $5999. 923-5879.
2003 KYMCO 50cc Scooter, 40K miles.
$800. Big tires. 314-9655.


2005 FORD F350, turbo diesel, dually,
King Ranch edition, fully loaded; below
wholesale, $26,500. Showroom clean, in
& out, 242-4696, 434-1036.


1998 BUICK Park Avenue, good condi-
tion, well maintained, leather seats, below
Blue Book value at $4000. 221-6002,
472-7712.
1994 CADILLAC Concourse, looks good,
runs good, all extras ok. $2700. 705-4471.
2000 VOLVO S80, 108,600 miles, $6000,
as is, 249-8256.


2002 CHEVY MONTE CARLO SS, black
w/leather interior. Fully loaded, On-Star
equipped. Very clean and runs great.
51,400 miles. $9500. (904)246-7919.
1997 NISSAN Maxima, excellent condi-
tion, low miles, auto transmission, 4 dr,
power windows/ locks, cruise, CD, new
tires, $4900 OBO. 887-9030.
JEEP WRANGLER Sport 2000. Red 4.0L,
6 cyl, auto, 4 WD, A/C, new top & tires, al-
loys, 53,000 + miles. $10,500, Call
386-0704 or 234-1826.


1988 CROWN Victoria, white, 85,000 orig-
inal miles, excellent condition, $1200;
(904)249-9405.

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KP HOME IMPROVEMENT INC
Painting, pressure washing, wood floors,
carpehtry,-tile work, drywall. 241-7023.


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HANDYMAN- EXPERIENCED and very
dependable for quality repairs, service
calls, painting, improvements and miscel-
laneous jobs. DAVE. 246-6628.


HOUSEKEEPING, COMPANION Sitting
or Child Care, and more. PVB referen-
ces 534-3732.
AN AMAZINGLY Clean House by Natasha
is expanding. Excellent prices and
detailed work. Lots of:ref's. available!
210-1360.
UNIVERSAL CLEANER. Licensed and In-
sured. Call Beth (904)472-7286.


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Serving the communities of Ponte Vedra Beach, Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach and Mayport since 1963 504


INSIDE

SPORTS
With Nease High head foot-
ball coach Craig (oward in
the running for a job in
another county, what does
the future hold for the Nease
Panthers and the Ponte
Vedra Sharks? See B-1.

WEEKEND


PV Chamber loses emergency center fight


FROM STAFF
The St. Johns County
Commission agreed this week
to build a new Emergency
Operations Center on a donat-
ed, largely undeveloped site,
over the objections of Ponte
Vedra Chamber members and
500 petition-signers.
Chuck Bushong of Ponte
Vedra Beach, speaking for the
Chamber at Tuesday's County
Commission meeting, said use
of the site originally donated
would save money and would
avoid "kingdom-building" by
the Mosquito Control District,


That washes out, in my mind
a lot of moral obligation.


Chuck Bushong
Ponte Vedra Chamber Member


donor of the site commission-
ers agreed to use.
Commissioners, however,
argued that they had a moral


obligation not toi use th
inal site, which was d
in the 1980s for agric
use by Charles and,


Usina.
"This is a very emotional
issue for the people who
S donated the land,"
Commissioner Ben Rich said.
Members of the agriculture
community have opposed use
l. of the land for uses other than
agricultural.
"If this board engages in a
handshake agreement, a writ-
ten agreement or any kind of
agreement, they should be
-e orig- held responsible," Rich said.
onated But Bushong noted that the
:ultural
Gabye See CHAMBER, A-3 >


Substitutes need not apply

Economy, pay


Luxury space shouldn't be
reserved only for humans:
See Be Jane, B-1.

NEWS
St. Johns County School
Board members question the
state's proposal for teaching
evolution in the public
schools. See story, this page.


increase help boost

personnel reserves

by GRAY ROHRER
STAFF WRITER
A pay increase for substitute teachers
has led to an unusually large pool of sub-
stitutes, prompting the St. Johns County
School District to announce in a
newsletter Tuesday they are not accept-
ing any more applications for those
positions.
"It's basically a supply-and-demand
situation where we have more subs than
we could possibly use," Cathy Geiger,
director of human resources for the
School District, said Wednesday.
At the beginning of the school year,
the District had a pool of about 450 sub-
stitutes, Geiger said. Since then, about
150 applicants have been fully trained,
leaving a substitute pool of around 600.
The district needs an average of 120
substitute teachers each day, she said.
There are 1,860 teachers in the School

See SUBSTITUTES, A-3 0-


photo by CHUCK ADAMS
Maysoon Amaro, a frequent substitute at Ocean Palms, fills in
Thursday for a preschool class at the handrum Lane elementary -'
school.


Board questions evolution 'fact'


Aerial Angels, "high-flying-.
female circus artists perform-
ing feats of grace, beauty,
and strength on the aerial
hoop and aerial silk, acrobat-
ics, fire-eating, and crack
bullwhip target-taking," :.
according to the group's Web
site, give two free perform-
ances Sunday. See A-2.


by GRAY ROHRER
STAFF WRITER

The St. Johns County School
Board is poised to vote on a resolu-
tion challenging the
state's proposed science
standards, saying evolu-
tion should be taught as a I
theory, not fact. |
The resolution, drafted j':
in part by School Board |jU,
member Beverly Slough
of Northwest St. Johns
County, asks the state
Department of Education
not to adopt its proposed St ,
revision of science stan-
dards for public schools.
The School Board is expected to
vote on the resolution at its meet-
ing Tuesday in St. Augustine.
The proposed standards are
"intellectually dishonest," Slough
said in a telephone interview
Thursday.


"To present [evolution] as a sci-
entific fact, I think is just intellec-
tually dishonest," she. said.
"We're asking that the scientific
basis for evolution both pro and
con be taught. We're not advocat-


ing that evolution not be taught,"
she added.
After board members discussed
the issue during a workshop
Tuesday, a notice appeared on the
School Districts Web site decrying
the "dogmatic approach" of the
proposed new state science stan-


dards that would require instruc-
tors to use the word "evolution"
when teaching biology in public
schools.
Recent public hearings, includ-
ing one Jan. 3 in Jacksonville, have
been held around
the state as the
Department -of
S i Education tries to
d n 't gauge public opin-
1 ion before deciding
next month
whether to adopt
new standards that
l ll include the contro-
versial e-word.
S St. Johns County
School Board mem-
bers "do not disagree with the idea
of evolution being taught but with
the dogmatic approach being pro-
posed," the note on the Web site
reads in part.
Bill Fehling, School Board
See EVOLUTION, A-3


Linda Borgstede, marketing
director for The Beaches ,
Leader and Ponte Vedra
Leader, will retire in March ,:
after 14 years with the
Leader, it was announced
Thursday. See A-3.


PV soprano is finalist in'Talent Explosion'

by CHUCK ADAMS and high school students and at tonight's event are the Sassy online voting, which end
STAFF WRITER free for those younger than Tappers from Neptune Beach Dec. 15. Videos can still


Ponte Vedra Beach soprano
Julianne McCarthy competes
against more than a dozen
other performers today when a
Rotary contest shows that the
Beaches has talent.
McCarthy, runner-up for the
Miss Nease 2006 title, arid the
other finalists in the inaugural
"Talent Explosion" were chosen
by the public through Internet
voting.
The final 11 acts, selected
from a field of 30, will perform
beginning at 8 p.m. in the
Nathan H. Wilson Center for
the Arts, 11901 Beach Blvd., on
* the South Campus of Florida
Community College at
Jacksonville. Tickets are $25 for
adults, $15 for college students


high school age.
The event, sponsored by
Oceanside Rotary Charities, is
open to the public and begins
with a 7 p.m. reception.
The contestants will compete
for a $2,500 first prize and
other cash prizes. Judging.will
be done by radio personality
Robbie Rose, Mary Anne
Christensen, development
director for Beaches Habitat
and television news anchor
Shannon Ogden.
McCarthy will be singing the
Andrew Lloyd Webber piece
"Think of Me," accompanied by
Denise Wright. After attending
Nease for two years, McCarthy
did her senior year at Douglas
Anderson School of the Arts in
Jacksonville. She was recog-


Julianne McCarthy
nized last year as the top classi-
cal high school vocalist in
Florida.
Among the other performers


Senior Activity Center, dancing
to a medley from "The Will
Rogers Follies," and Turning
Point Recovery, a praise band
from Beach United Methodist
Church performing "I Love
Jesus."
Other Beaches finalists are
Grace Nichols, a Fletcher High
sophomore who sings in the
Fletcher Women's Chorus and
Ladies Chamber Choir; Amy
Jones, a worship leader
Wednesday nights at Neptune
Baptist Church, and Kevin
Jaeger, 2007 graduate of the
Florida State College of Music,
who has performed at Players
by the Sea in Jacksonville
Beach.
The original 30 contestants
each submitted a video for the


ed
be


viewed at www.talentexplo-
sionusa.com.
Online voting, which cost $1
for each vote, raised nearly
$10,000 for Rotary Charities.
Tickets for the finals will be
available at the door. Or call
654-5946 or visit (www.talent-
explosionusa.com).

What: Talent finals
Where: South
Campus, FCCJ
When: 8 p.m. today
Cost: Adults, $25; stu-
dents, high school and
above, $15; free for
younger
Tickets: At door


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CALENDAR


Friday, Jan. 11
FRA Cooks: Fleet Reserve
Association Branch 290 is hosts
a "Fish Fry" from 5-8 p.m. at the
Branch Home, 390 Mayport
Road, Atlantic Beach. A dona-
tion of $8 is requested for each
dinner. Carry-out orders are
accepted, and the public is
always invited to dinner.
Starting at 9 p.m., the music of
Doug Bracy will entertain until
1 a.m. For information, call 246-
6855.

Honoring Dr. King:
Jacksonville's annual Martin
Luther King Jr. celebration fea-
tures a breakfast, sponsored by
the South Council of the
Jacksonville Regional Chamber
of Commerce, that commemo-
rates Dr. King. Keynote speaker
at the event, to be held from 7-
9:30 a.m. at the Prime Osbom
Convention Center, 1000 Water
St., is Hattie Hill. For informa-
tion, contact J e n n y
Guanciale at 904-366-6600, ext.
7606, or at events@myjaxcham-
ber.com.

Peace Be With You: "Peace
Be With You" is the theme of an
upcoming exhibition at Art
Advocate Gallery, St. Augustine.


The exhibition,
open to all St.
Johns Cultural
Center artist
members, opens
Jan. 26 and runs
to Feb. 15. The
official opening,
to be held from
5-9 p.m., will
include an artists
reception. Jan.
11 is the dead-
line date to
advise of inter-
est. Work will be
received Jan. 19
at the gallery.
Only one work
per artist will be
accepted. Space
is limited, and
works cannot
exceed 18" x
24." The artists'
entry fee is $5.
For information,
contact Michelle
Pent at michelle-
pent@bell1 -
south.net.


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Reserve's Visitor Services Specialist Tina Bouse
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Talent
utse ary animal interaction sessions at the Gua
Ex plosion : Ponte Vedra Beach.
Talent Explosion, presented by takes the stage of FCCJ's Nathan
the Oceanside Rotary Club, H. Wilson Center for the Arts at


8 p.m. The 11
finalists were
selected in on-
line voting by
viewers who
watched a 2-5
minute video of
their talent,
then paid $1 for
each vote. The
money went to
Oceanside

Charities, Inc.
The winner of
the on-stage
competition,
chosen by a
panel of judges
who will award
points based on
their assess-
ment of each
finalist's per-
formance, will
receive $2,500.
The runner-up
will get $1,500,
while the third-
FILE PHOTO place finisher
research will receive
Leads live $1,000. Cost of
a south of admission is
$25 for adults
and $15 for college and high
school students; youngsters


under high school age are free.
Tickets are available at the door,
by calling 904-654-5946 or
online at www.talentexplo-
sionusa.com.

Saturday, Jan. 12
Atlantic Beach Tree
Conservation: The Atlantic
Beach Tree Conservation Board
presents Florida Arbor Day and
Adopt-A-Tree Community
Clinic from 1-4 p.m. at Donner
Park Community Center, 2072
George St. Early Piety, a
Specialty Tree Surgeons certified
arborist, will give demonstra-
tions and answer questions.
Rick Carper, Atlantic Beach's
director of public works, and
city planner Erika Hall will lead
discussions. For information,
call Hall at 270-1605 or e-mail
her at ehall@coab.us.

Heartland Volunteers:
Heartland Hospice Services
offers three volunteer training
workshops beginning with one
Jan. 12 at the Orange Park
Medical Center. The second is
Jan. 19 in Brunswick, Ga. And
the third is Jan. 26 at 8130
Baymeadows Way West. For
information, call 904-737-2553.


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AROUND THE BEACHES


Acrobats fly into town
High-flying female circus
artists known as the Aerial
Angels will showcase their skills
at two free performances
Sunday in St. Augustine.
The performances, each 45
minutes in length, are sched-
uled for noon and 2:30 p.m. at
the downtown plaza.
Between shows, the artists
will give another performance
at the nearby Casa Monica
Hotel.
The event is presented by the
St. Johns Cultural Council with
support from the Casa Monica.


Pilot group chief speaks
Phil Boyer, president of the
Aircraft Owners and Pilots
Association, is scheduled to
speak at noon Saturday at the
St. Augustine/St. Johns County
Airport on U.S. 1 north of St.
Augustine.
The event will be held at
Galaxy Aviation at the airport,
4900 U.S. 1 N. The public is
invited. For information, call
824-1995.

Here's what's cooking
A children's program Monday
at the Ponte Vedra Beach
Branch Library will give visitors


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while hearing a story that coin-
cides with eh food.
School-age children are invit-
ed to the event, which begins at
4:30 p.m. at the library off State
Road A1A iust south of Solana


skills at the community college
level.
For more information, call
Vic DiGenti at 285-2258 or visit
www.fwapontevedra.blogspot.c
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Road. DOT work done early
A state Department of
Storyteller workshop Transportation beautification
Mary Webster, president of project on State Road A1A at the
the Northside League of east of of the Vilano bridge has
Storytellers in Jacksonville, will been completed more than one
be leading a workshop at 10:30 month early.
a.m. Saturday at the Ponte Good planting weather and a
Vedra Beach Branch Library for committed contractor allowed
the Beaches League of the project to finish early,
Storytellers. For more informa- according to a news release.
tion, call Nancy Avera at 874- The Arazoza Brothers Corp. of
9270. Homestead completed the
$230,000 project in 63 days
Tax reform addressed instead of the 102 .days they
County Administrator were given.
Michael Wanchick will speak Plantings include 52 sabal or
about the Jan. 29 property tax cabbage palms, 24 sand live
amendment ballot at the Palm oaks, 13 oleanders, 10 cassias,
Valley ''. Community---six-date-palms-three-Cath dral
Association's meeting at 7;:pn. live- oaks, and more than 4,QOO
Monday at 148 Canal Blvd., groundcover plants.
Ponte Vedra Beach. The public The landscaping is on both
is invited, sides of A1A. An irrigation sys-
tem was also installed to main-
Caregivers get support tain the plants.


The St. Johns County on
Aging holds monthly support
meetings for caregivers at the
Players Community Senior
Center on Landrum Lane, Ponte
Vedra Beach.
The meeting, held at 2:30
p.m. the fourth Thursday of
each month, is scheduled Jan.
24. Those who plan to attend
are asked to call 280-3233 ahead
of time.

Writers weaving the Web
Web site designer Cheryl
Alldredge will help take the
mystery out of owning, devel-
oping and promoting a web site
when she speaks at this month's
meeting of the Florida Writers
Association (FWA) Ponte Vedra
Writers Group.
The group will meet at 10
a.m. Jan. 26 at the Ponte Vedra
Beach Branch Library. The pub-
lic is invited.
The workshop is aimed at
those writers who want to build
their own sites as well as those
who would prefer to hire some-
one to do it for them.
Alldredge has been working
in marketing and helping busi-
nesses take advantage of the
Internet for more than a decade.
She has been marketing director
for a small technology firm and
also developed computer-based
training for Microsoft and
taught computer and Internet


the St. Augustine outlet mall.
Call 692-1777 for directions.
Tickets for the concert and
silent auction, one of HAWKE's
biggest fund-raisers of the year,
are $15 for ages 12 to adult and.
$8 for children under 12. Visit
the organization's Web site
(www.hawkewildlife.org) for
ticket information or call 692-
1777.

Center session begins
The winter session at the
Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra
Beach begins Monday, with six-
week classes in various media
planned for children and adults.
The brochure can be down-
loaded by visiting
www.ccpvb.org or call Jessica
Ryals at 280-0614, ext. 204.


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Center vulnerable to bad storms


- CHAMBER, from A-1
county has built an agricultural
center and annually spends
$800,000 on it.
"That washes out, in my
mind, a lot of the moral obliga-
tion."
At a news conference in
November, Chamber members
urged county commissioners to
accept the Usina site, saying
changing sites could delay con-
struction, which could jeopard-
ize state and federal grants ear-
marked for the project.
The same day, commissioners
agreed to look into the possibili-
ty of using the Mosquito
Control site.
The Chamber circulated a
petition opposing use of the
Mosquito Control site. The peti-
tion with more than 400 signa-
tures was presented last month
to the Mosquito Control Board,
but that board voted to donate
the site to the county, according
to the Chamber's Web site


(www.pontevedrachamber.org).
The site says the Mosquito
Control Board "needs the coun-
ty to build a road on the site or
they can not afford to build
their new center on the rest of'
the parcel."
Bushong reiterated that con-
cern Tuesday, saying, "By build-
ing the road on the Mosquito
Control District land . what I
think can happen is what I call
kingdom-building."
The Chamber has said that
roads and utilities for the
Emergency Operations Center
would cost nearly $1 million
more on the Mosquito Control
site than on the Usina site.
In addition, Bushong noted
that the future of the Mosquito
Control District has tome into
question among county com-
missioners, who wonder if the
activities of the Mosquito
Control board may be better car-
ried out by the county.


Rich bristled at Bushong's
message to commissioners
about the Chamber's petition,
which had reached about 500
signatures by this week.
"I realize the meaning behind
someone coming up and saying,
'I have a 500-signature petition
and you guys are all declared
candidate,' Rich said, adding
that he understands but doesn't
appreciate the message.
Rich and commissioners
Cyndi Stevenson and Jim Bryant
are up for reelection this year.
A new Emergency Operations
Center for St. Johns County,
which must be completed by
June 2009 or lose than $1.5 mil-
lion in grants, is said to be need-
ed because of the existing cen-
ter's location at 4020 Lewis
Speedway in St. Augustine.
That area could be decimated
by a Category 3 or higher hurri-
cane, according to the Northeast
Florida storm surge atlas.


Florida teaches 'change over time'


- EVOLUTION, from A-1
representative for District 4
Ponte Vedra Beach, said
Thursday that other theories,
such as Intelligent Design and
Creationism, deserve to be
taught in the classroom.
"All we're saying is just to
allow the discussions to go on.
Don't be so narrow in your dis-
cussions," he said. "Don't just
limit it to evolution."
The current proposal being


mulled by the Board of
Education calls for the word
"evolution" to be used to teach
scientific ideas as early as
kindergarten.
In 2005, Florida's science
standards received an "F" rat-
ing from the Thomas B.
Fordham Foundation, a non-
profit organization based in
Washington, D.C., that advo-
cates educational reform.


According to the report,
Florida is one of five states that
do not use the word evolution
in its standards.
Current state standards
instead refer to "biological
changes over time."
The School Board meeting
will be held at 6 p.m. at 40
Orange St., St. Augustine.


Linda Borgstede to retire


from Leader after 14 years


FROM STAFF


Linda Borgstede, mar-
keting director of The
Beaches Leader and Ponte
Vedra Leader, has
announced her intention
to retire at the end of
'March after more than 14
years of service.
Publisher Tom Wood
made the announcement
Thursday morning.
"Last January, Linda
Borgstede declared her
intention to retire at the
end of 2007 thus hon-
oring a promise to give
me as much notice as pos-
sible to find the right per-
son to continue Linda's
crucial contribution to
our enterprise," Wood
said. Linda B
"I imposed on Linda to
postpone her retirement
long enough to help plan for 2008 and get
the year off to a good start, but now we
have agreed that her retirement will begin
at the end of March 2008."
Borgstede has directed all sales and mar-
keting efforts at The Leader since 1994.
"It has been a pleasure to have a profes-
sional of Linda's caliber contribute her tal-
ents to The Leader for the past 14 years,"
Wood said. "She has helped the paper
grow and been a hard-working champion
for the .business community at the
Beaches."
A member and past president of


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Oceanside Rotary,
Borgstede is active in the
community. She and her
husband George will con-
tinue living in
Jacksonville Beach, where
they raised their two chil-
dren, Laura, who is now a
business owner in Atlanta,
and Greg, an archaeologist
with the State Department
in Washington, D.C.
Borgstede will continue
to be a contributing
columnist to The Leader's
editorial pages.
A graduate of the
University of Missouri
school of Journalism,
Borgstede came to
Jacksonville Beach in 1983
and was editor of The
rgstede Westside Story in
Jacksonville and moved
into advertising with
Westminster Publications of Jacksonville:
From 1990 to 1994 she served as adver-
tising director and associate publisher of
The Camden County Tribune in St Marys,
Ga.
"I believe in newspapers, and it has
been a source of great pride to me to be
associated with The Beaches Leader,"
Borgstede said. "This community is well-
served by having its own, locally owned
and operated newspaper, and they don't
get any better than The Leader."
A successor to Borgstede has not been
named.


Ending paper trail saving money


by GRAY ROHRER
STAFF WRITER

At the St. Johns County per-
sonnel department, the only
thing paper job applications are
good for is origami.
For the past six months, poten-
tial county employees have had
to apply online, instead of using
the traditional paper application.
Since the personnel department
made the decision in June last
year to allow only online applica-
tions, department officials say the
new rule is saving time and
money.
"It cut our processing time sig-
nificantly about 90 percent,"


Lisa Roe, training manager for the
personnel department, said
Tuesday during a telephone inter-
view.
The move to exclusive online
applications coincided with the
department's move from the
county administration building
on Lewis Speedway in St.
Augustine to a facility next to the
Sheriff's Office across the street.
Online applications were avail-
able before the move, but Roe
said the transfer to 100 percent
Web applications has made coun-
ty jobs available to candidates
nationwide.
She added that the process is
more convenient because there
was no space for someone to fill


out a paper application at the old
facility.
"They would either leave and
bring it back or fill it out uncom-
fortably," she said.
Now the department has two
kiosks with online access avail-
able to the public during their
working hours, Monday through
Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Roe
emphasized the accessibility of
the kiosks means those without
regular Internet access can still
apply for county jobs.
"It doesn't cut out anyone,"
she said, adding the department
has two employment specialists
on hand to help anyone who has
trouble applying online at the
kiosks.


District phases out some subs

>- SUBSTITUTES, from A-1


District.
"We have a very large pool.
Our subs were becoming
frustrated because they
weren't getting called,"
Geiger said.
.Geiger said that more sub-
stitutes than usual stayed on
at the end of the last school
year, likely because of a pay
increase instituted in January
2007. Level 2 substitutes -
those with an associate's
degree or 60 hours of college
credit saw their income
increase 42 percent, from
$60 per day to $85 per work
day, which runs 7-1/2 hours.


An increase in pay paral-
leled an increase in the dis-
trict's standards for substi-
tutes. Level 1 substitutes -
those with a high school
diploma and less than 60 col-
lege credit hours are no
longer being hired by the dis-
trict but those from last year
are grandfathered in, Geiger
said.
Other forces could also be
driving the abundance of
substitutes, Geiger said.
"It could be the economy.
There weren't as many other
jobs out there, so they [sub-
stitutes] continued to teach,"


she said.
Geiger said the excess of
substitutes mirrors a similar
abundance of teacher appli-
cants each summer, and that
is good for the district.
"We have a strong
[teacher] applicant pool. The
competition is very strong,
that way we get the very best
of the best," she said.
She added that the School
District fills 98 percent of
teacher absences. The
remaining 2 percent are
those teachers and substi-
tutes who call in sick at the
last minute, she said.


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Jaguars excitement builds among businesses throughout Beaches

>- JAGUARS, from A-1


Jaguars apparel Saturday.
John Smith, owner of Sports
Mania at 924 3rd St. N. in
Jacksonville Beach, said fans are
"all jacked up" about the possi-
bility that the Jaguars could go
all the way.
The store is selling official
NFL Players Association shirts
depicting a pumped Jags' coach
Jack Del Rio on the front with
the slogan "We're All Jacked
Up" in support of the team.
It's quite a coup for
Jacksonville to secure the mer-
chandise since it is still viewed
as a "small town market" by
some major sports retailers who
generally target larger cities such
as New York, Pittsburgh and
Indianapolis, Smith said.
"We're still fighting that
image but it's a nice thing for
everybody and a nice shirt," he
said, noting that a portion of
the sales will benefit a charity of
Del Rio's choice. "They were
smart to get it out there. We are
very fortunate."
Smith has had his eye on the
ball since last spring when he
said he typically starts watching
the season carefully to deter-
mine which teams will create
the biggest demand.
After a bye last weekend, the
Patriots, three-time Super Bowl
champions and one of four NFL
teams that can claim a perfect
regular-season record, play their
first game in this season's play-
offs when the Jaguars, a 31-29
winner last Saturday over
Pittsburgh, come calling.
The Jacksonville team has def-
initely shaken business up for
the better, according to mer-
chants.
"January is typically ho-hum
in the world of retail. This is giv-
ing us a secondary kick with all
of the energy," Smith said.
"Things were OK in the fall with
a moderate season, but all of a
sudden we have this new shot of
enthusiasm. If we win, the fren-
zy is going to be even bigger
next week."
Urban Flats on A1A in Ponte
Vedra may be decked out in a
degree of Jaguar teal on
Saturday.
"We'll be showing the game
with full sound," said Jason
Albertelli, general manager of
Urban Flats. "We're planning to
come up with a Jaguar flat[bread
pizza], and definitely we'll have
spme special cocktails. Probably
something teal that'll fit the


Others are planning parties to
watch the game at home and
Smith said he expects a sea of
teal and black today at business-
es in support of the team.
Coincidentally, Smith leaves
Sunday for Arizona to prep for
the opening of four new store
locations while employees at his
Jacksonville Beach store will
stand ready to greet the hungry
fans.
"If the Jags get to the Super
Bowl in Arizona, they will be
selling what we've got," he said,
noting that Sports Mania is one
of only 12 retailers of licensed
Super Bowl memorabilia..
Merchandise is already mov-
ing quickly and Smith is gearing
up to stock the shelves with
newly printed shirts bearing the
likeness of the team's key offen-
sive players, the big game's final
score and a commemorative
Super Bowl line 'if the Jaguars
take the New England Patriots.
"We are well-positioned for a
great situation. I'm just being
patient. People don't realize
what goes on behind the scenes
to get the products into the mar-
ketplace," Smith said. "I am
turning in orders now for next


week. They want to know how
many hats you want, how many
in black, how many white, the
number of shirts. It takes a lot of
planning."
Smith must prepare the "if
and when"-orders ahead of the
game to ensure the fans will
have the merchandise available
as quickly as possible. It also
guarantees continued team sup-
port as well as business in the
weeks leading up to the Super
Bowl.
"All of a sudden people are
buying more Polos and T-shirts.
More women are coming in and
buying team memorabilia," he
said. "It's a fun run. If we upset
New England, this thing could
get electric."
If the team is not victorious,
Smith said the store does not get
sacked with a huge bill for mer-
chandise no one wants. The
order is destroyed if the team
loses.
"If we lose it is going to be a
very quiet week in Jacksonville
but it would be a phenomenal
story is we are blessed to make it
to Arizona," he said.
Cary Paige, general manager
of Aqua Grille in Sawgrass


Village, said not much special is
planned for Saturday.
"We're just going to do our
normal thing in the bar, with
the plasma TVs and LCDs, and
have some good food and good
drink," said Paige.
The Players Cafe on Solana
Road, Ponte Vedra, planned to
show support all this week by
wearing Jaguars jerseys and uni-
form tops.
As to the outcome of the
game, Players Cafe owner Don
Stanton said, "The Jaguars won
last week and weren't all that
efficient. I think this week they
will be efficient, and could pull
it off."
Most business owners agreed
that the excitement of
Saturday's game is almost palpa-
ble.
"Everyone's really excited,"
said Courtney Browning, man-
ager of Al's Pizza in Ponte Vedra
Beach.
"It's been an exciting two
weeks for Jacksonville," said
Sports Mania's Smith. "It defi-
nitely set the stage for the
future."
Staff writer Chuck Adams
contributed to this story.


photo by CHUCK ADAMS
Waitress Rae Lamb (left) and assistant manager Nicole Hatch
show their Jaguars spirit Thursday at The Players Cafe in Ponte
Vedra Beach.


mood."
Marcus Stacks, manager of Jag
Mania at 1236 3rd St. S. in
Jacksonville Beach, said sales of
playoff shirts and other Jaguars
merchandise are on the rise.
Stacks said sales always spike
right before a game but the


chance to win in the playoffs
has increased that percentage.
"It is better than we expect-
ed," he said.
Fans trekking to New England
for the game are snapping up
cold weather items like jackets,
hats and hooded sweatshirts.


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POLICE BEAT


JACKSONVILLE BEACH
Miles Milton Schneck, 47, a
transient, was arrested Jan. 7
and charged with failure to
register as a sex offender in
the 500 block of 3rd Street
North, according to a police
report. Police determined that
he is a registered sex offender
in new Jersey and had been in
Florida over 60 days without
updating his status, a report
said.

Residential burglary was
reported Jan. 7 in the 1600
block of 7th Street S. The vic-
tim told police he left home
at 7 p.m. the day before and
secured the front door with a
dead bolt. He returned home
the following day to find the
front door was forced open.
Several holes were kicked in
the walls of the hallway and
bedroom. The victim's
belongings were strewn across
the floor but nothing was.
missing. Damage was estimat-
ed at $800.
* *
Residential burglary was
reported Jan. 7 in the 200
block of 10th Avenue North.
The victim told police she was
asleep at her boyfriend's
house when she awoke at 8:40


a.m. to find an unknown tat-
tooed man rummaging
through his dresser. The man,
who was clad only in a pair of
blue shorts, had tattoos on
both arms. He was 5'6" with a
thin build. Police said the vic-
tim made a noise and startled
the suspect who ran out of
the apartment and fled the
area on a bicycle. Several
items including an Ipod, digi-
tal camera, video game sys-
tem and various power cords
were missing from the living
room. The loss was estimated
at over $700. There was no
sign of forced entry, police
said.
* *
Grand theft was reported
Jan. 6 at Target in the 400
block of Marsh Landing
Parkway. A 16-year-old
employee was arrested for
marking down merchandise
to allow her friends to pur-
chase the items for a dis-
counted price. The total value
of the merchandise was
$2,942. Police said the suspect
was caught on video and con-
fessed to the crime.
* *
Identity theft was reported
Jan. 8 in the 1000 block of
17th Street North. A total of


$397 in suspicious
were made on the
bank account. The
were made in Las
police said.


charges
victim's
charges
Vegas,


Grand theft was reported
Jan. 8 in the 2300 block of
Costa Verde Boulevard. A 10-
foot ocean kayak valued at
$500 was stolen from outside
the victim's residence.

Petit theft was reported Jan.
8 in the 1500 block of
Seabreeze Avenue. The victim
told police that $150 in cash
was stolen from a room in a
retirement facility.

Auto burglary was reported
Jan. 8 in the 800 block of 15th
Avenue South. A laptop com-
puter, memory stick, cell
phone charger and cable were
stolen from the vehicle. The
passenger window was shat-
tered to gain access to the
vehicle.

Brandon Allen Crowder, 18,
of Jacksonville Beach was
arrested Jan. 8 and charged
with dealing in stolen proper-
ty in the 600 block of 16th
Avenue North, according to a
police report. Crowder was


connected to a Dec. 20 bur-
glary in which three laptop
computers, two video game
systems and several games
were stolen from the resi-
dence, police said. Police
located an X-Box stolen in the
burglary that Crowder
pawned at a local pawn shop.
* *
Auto burglary w4s reported
Jan. 8 in the 3700 block of
Sanctuary Way North. The
passenger window of the
vehicle was shattered to gain
access. A GPS system valued
at $350 was stolen.
* *

PONTE VEDRA BEACH
Domestic battery was
reported Tuesday in the first
block of Poinciana Way,
according to a police report.
Two witnesses were held at
gunpoint Tuesday afternoon
while three suspects stole a
laptop computer, video game
console, and a plasma televi-
sion from a residence in the
300 block of Arbor Club
Drive, according to a police
report. The stolen items are
valued at more than $2,600.
ATLANTIC BEACH
ATLANTIC BEACH


A 14-year-old male was
arrested for burglary to a con-
veyance, burglary to a
dwelling and fleeing or
attempting to elude law
enforcement officers on Jan. 6
in the 600 block of Dutton
Island Road, according to a
police report. Another 14-
year-old and 13-year male
were also arrested for burgla-
ry, according to the report.
The victim advised police that
three juveniles entered his
vehicle and stole a cell phone
and keys, according to the
report. All three juveniles
attend Mayport Middle
School, according to the
report.
* *
Quentin Vashon
Gissentanner, 20, was arrested
for carrying a concealed
firearm and misdemeanor
charges of possession of 20
grams or less of cannabis and
possession of, selling or deliv-
ering a firearm with an
altered or removed serial
number on Jan. 7 in the 40
block of Donner Road,
according to a police report.
* *
Burglary to a residence was
reported on Jan. 7 in the 400
block of Aquatic Drive,


according to a police report.
The victim's neighbor saw
lights on at the residence,
which was supposed to be
vacant. Police found empty
beer cans in an upstairs bed-
room, according to the report.
* *
Burglary was reported on
Jan. 7 at the intersection of
Ocean Boulevard and Atlantic
Boulevard, according to a
police report.
* *
Garrett Nathaniel Putman,
19, was arrested for posses-
sion of cocaine and misde-
meanor charges of possession
of less than 20 grams of
cannabis and driving under
the influence on Jan. 8 in the
400 block of Royal Palms
Drive, according to a police
report.
* *
Burglary to a residence was
reported on Jan. 8 in the
1500 block of Beach Avenue,
according to a police report.
A television was stolen from
the victim's residence, accord-
ing to the report.
* *

NEPTUNE BEACH
No new reports.


Victim spots fake gun


FROM STAFF
A man and woman Sunday
were held at gunpoint while sit-
ting outside an Atlantic Beach
store, according to a police
report.
The victims were sitting on a
bench in the 300 block of
Atlantic Boulevard at approxi-
mately 11:35 p.m. when two
males ran toward them and
threatened to shoot them if
they did not give them their
money, according to the report.
The victims told police the
suspects were wearing


camoflauged bandannas over
their faces. The victims ran to
their car and the suspects fol-
lowed.
One of the victims told police
he noticed the barrel of the gun
was from an airsoft gun.
When he told the suspect
that he knew the gun was not
real, the suspect replied "I'm
just playing with you dog," and
they left the area, according to
the report.
The victims told police they
feared for their lives during the
incident, the report. said


Frank Carl Singletary, 53,
born July 1, 1954 in
Jacksonville, died January 6,
2008 in Jacksonville Beach as a
result of cancer.
He was a great inspiration to
his family and the people
around him, said the family. As
a member of the Celebration
Church, he made a commit-
ment to Christ.


He is survived by his mother,
Isla Horner Singletary; broth-
ers, Calvin Singletaiy and
David Singletary; sister, Dawn
Singletary Mann; many nieces,
a nephew and many cousins.
A visitation is scheduled
from 12-2 p.m. January 12 at
Hardage-Giddens Funeral
Home. A funeral service will
begin at 2 p.m. in the funeral


home chapel. Interment will
follow at H. Warren Smith
Cemetery, Jacksonville Beach.
Immediately following the
burial, a reception will be held
in the Celebration Gathering
Room of the funeral home to
celebrate his life.
Arrangements entrusted to
Hardage-Giddens Funeral
Home, Jacksonville Beach.


Atlantic Beach to return to FAR


cruise portion of community character ,,
bA A A M Ntotal lot area.
m ee by ALEXANDRA KUMMERNES A FAR of .60 allows an approximately 3,900
controversial community character ordi- square foot home on a 6,500 square foot lot and
A _t -controversial community- -allows an attached garage of up to 500 square
| I nance will be back for discussion at an Atlantic feet.
s s r Beach Workshop meeting Tuesday. TA chnr n nordinancpe wnoldr renairo two


Thursday

FROM STAFF
A community meeting to dis-
cuss a proposed cruise terminal
in the historic Mayport Fishing
Village will be held Jan. 17,
according to officials.
Jacksonille City Councilor
Ray Holt is hosting the meet-
ing. i Officials from the
Jacksonville Port Authority will
attend the meeting to answer
questions about the proposed
terminal at Ocean Street.
The meeting will be held at
the Marine Science
Center, 1347 Palmer Street from
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.




SunCruz


launching


new ship

FROM STAFF
After using a temporary
replacement vessel for much of
2007, SunCruz Jacksonville has
resumed sailing with the popu-
lar SunCruz VI.
The ship's sophisticated
design features two submerged
hulls that balance against waves
for a smooth cruise. The ship
has a capacity of 600 passengers,
over 300 slots and 38 table
games. SunCruz Jacksonville is
owned and operated by Oceans
Casino Cruises an offshore gam-
ing company.
"We are very happy to wel-
come all our guests back to the
ship they know and love," said
General Manager Johnny
Winokur. "As always, we are
Jacksonville's only real casino,
with authentic slots, blackjack,
craps, roulette, poker and more.
The SunCruz VI departs from
Mayport twice daily.
"Now that the Wonderwood
Connector links us conveniently
to State Road 9A via Merrill
Road, our players are closer than
ever to an exciting casino
escape," Winokur said.


The meeting begins at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 800
Seminole Road, according to officials.
The Commission will discuss floor area ratio,
or FAR, and whether it is a necessary ordinance.
FAR is defined as the ratio of the total count-
ed floor areas of a building compared to the


meetings and a public hearing.
The Commission will also discuss possible
changes to the rate structure of animal control
citations and other animal control issues at the
meeting.


Get Organized Month:


Make it work for you


MARY PANKIEWICZ
GUEST COLUMNIST
Are you repeating the same
resolutions in 2008 that you
had in 2007 "I am going to
get organized"? The National
Association of Professional
Organizers is sponsoring its
fourth annual Get Organized.
Month is this month. Below
are some motivating tips and
suggestions to make this the
year you really do "Get
Organized."
"Clutter-free & Organized"
offers five tips to get your proj-
ects started:
Break the project up into
small, manageable sections;
put each section on your calen-
dar.
Celebrate after completing
each section. It will energize
you to move on. (See my web-
site www.clutter-free.biz for a
WOW certificate you can
print.)
Power-sort your mail.
Stand over your mail stack. Ask
yourself the "Clutter-free &
Organized" question: "Did I
ask for it?" If not, shred, recy-
cle or trash.
Stand when sorting stacks
of paper. You will be much
more decisive!
SIf it takes less than five
minutes do it now! If you


don't want to do it now, will
you want to-do it later? Stop
procrastinating and do it now!
"Clutter-free & Organized"
offers these Golden Rules for
Success; applying these can
simplify the organizing
process.
Consistency: For example,
always put the bills in the same
place to save time and aggrava-
tion.
Like items together: Look
at what you have in your hand
and think about what else you
have that is similar. Store them
together. This gives you a sys-
tem to know where to put
things, plus makes them easier
to find.
Prime items in prime space.
If you use it each day, keep it
close to you. Once a year file
it or pack it away.
What will make me need
this? This question makes it
clear what you need to keep
and what can be purged. It is
easier to let go of items if you
donate them.
Simple is smart: There is no
right or wrong way to organize.
Good organization is if you like
it and it works!
Need more help?
So, you've read the above
tips, and you're still over-
whelmed. Get help! Try to
recruit a family member or


friend who can help you move
through your stacks while still
allowing you to be the decision
maker. Another option is a pro-
fessional organizer. But now
you're wondering...
"Is it going to be like on
TV?"
Probably not. Some of us are
certified to work with clients
on extreme overload, but typi-
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has had many life layers a'nd
just needs a boost to get back
on track. This can be done in
person, in classes or with
coaching by telephone. And
unlike television organizing
programs, no one should:
Make you cry
Embarrass you
Tell you what you can and
can't keep.
Use January, National Get
Organized Month, to jump
start your "Get Organized "
journey. Remember, every step
forward moves you toward
your "Clutterfree & Organized"
goal. Your reward will be
increased accomplishments,
more free time and less stress.
Mary Cleland Pankiewicz
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organizing success. Visit her web-
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Plan to move NB City Hall out of downtown to get a full review


by ALEXANDRA KUMMERNES
STAFF WRITER
A proposal to move Neptune Beach
City Hall to a location off of Florida
Boulevard may be considered pending
preliminary figures for purchasing a
new space and selling the current
building, according to city officials.
The Neptune Beach City Council
Monday instructed staff to generate an
estimate of the current City Hall build-
ing without paying an appraiser and
continue discussions with developer
Jonathan Plumb, president of Gateway


Atlantic LLC, to "create a basis to make
a reasonable decision" as to whether
the proposal is worth pursuing.
"We owe it to the [public] to see
what the pluses and minuses might
be," said Mayor Dick Brown.
Plumb recently submitted a proposal
to move City Hall and Police
Headquarters to the Gateway Center,
the former location of Vixens, and told
the council at Monday's meeting "it's a
pure business deal."
'We're talking to you like we would
any other group," he said.
City Manager Jim Jarboe said that if


the proposal is being viewed as a busi-
ness deal, the council needs to consid-
er and evaluate the profit to the city.'
"I think that's the way you approach
every project is to see what the value is
to the city."
Councilor John Weldon said he saw
"some upside potential for it" and sug-
gested that the city could lease the
additional space that it would not
need.
He also said that the area could ben-
efit from the "urban renewal impact."
"It's my idea of smart development,
but we would need a real bargain,"


Weldon said. "I would be very inter-
ested in exploring the idea carefully
and with due diligence."
:But, Vice Mayor Harriet Pruette dis-
agreed saying "I think City Hall is right
where it needs to be."
Plumb told the council that the
company views the Gateway Center -
named so because its location is at the
"gateway" to the city as a "transition-
al area" and moving City Hall could be
a "catalyst to ignite the area," he said.
Councilor Eric Pardee, who previ-


ously sug-
gested sell-


ing the current City Hall building and
moving to other city owned buildings,
said that he is interested in keeping the
building on the tax roll.
Jarboe told the council that an
appraisal of the City Hall building
could cost between $6,000 to $10,000.
Brown said that he wants staff to
work on preliminary numbers.
"I don't think we're far enough
along for a full-blown appraisal," he
said.


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Saturday Dance: The
American Ballroom and
Contemporary Dance
Association meets the second
Saturday of each month at
Bolero's Ballroom, 10131
Atlantic Blvd. This month, the
dance, with a live band, starts at
8 p.m. The event is BYOB;
setups and snacks are provided.
Guest admission is $12. For
information and reservations,
call 246-2858.
Star Party: A Star Party will
be held starting at 6 p.m. at the
GTM Environmental Education
Center. The event begins with a
brief program, followed by an
opportunity to use telescopes to
check out planets, constella-
tions, stars, nebulae and galax-
ies. The cost is $5 per person;
Friends of the GTM Reserve
members are free. Participants
may being their telescopes.
Advanced reservations are
required. Call 904-823-4500 to
reserve a space. ...._ _

Sunday, Jan. 13
Bike Guana: Guana
Tolomato Matanzas National
Estuarine Research Reserve
hosts a trail biking tour from 8-


10 a.m. GTM Research Reserve
volunteer and Florida master
naturalist Craig O'Neal leads a
tour that will cover 6-8 miles.
Participants need to provide
their own bikes, which must be
trail or beach. Helmet, closed-
toe shoes and water are
required. Space is limited, and
reservations, are required. Call
904-823-4500 to reserve a spot.

Environmental Science
Programs: Guana Tolomato
Matanzas National Estuarine
Research Reserve continues its
environmental science pro-
grams in January. The adult-
level program "Become an
Environmental Biologist" will
be held from 9-11 a.m. Jan. 13.
And the kids-level "Become a
Junior Environmental
Biologist" will be held from 9-11
a.m. Jan. 20. The kids level is
suitable for ages 12 and up.
Both programs meet at the
Trailhead Pavilion, and there's a
$3/per vehicle parking fee. To
Register, call the Environmental
Education Center at (904) 823-
4500.

Monday, Jan. 14
Are You Ready?: Are you


ready for the Jan. 29 election,
that is? Sample ballots will be
available at the North Shores
Improvement Association
Community Center, and St.
Johns County Appraiser Sharon
Outland will be on hand at 7
p.m. to answer questions about
how the Property Tax
Referendum will affect the
Homestead Exemption. The
center is at 120 Meadow Ave.,
Vilano Beach. For information,
call 824-1212.

Keep the Music Alive: A ben-
efit concert for the Health and
Welfare Fund of the Jacksonville
Symphony musicians associa-
tion will be held starting at 7:30
p.m. at St. Paul's By the Sea
Episcopal Church, Jacksonville
Beach. St. Paul's By the Sea is at
465 11th Ave. N. For informa-
tion, call 249-4091.

Leave 'em Laughing: The
monthly meeting of the "Leave
'em Laughing Tent,"
Jacksonville's chapter of the
International Laurel & Hardy
Appreciation Society (a/k/a Sons
of the Desert), will be held from
6:30-8:15 p.m. at Pablo Creek
Branch Library, 13295 Beach


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Hodges Boulevards Admission is
free for all ages; free light snacks
and sodas will be served. The
movies to be screened are the
short subjects "Night Owls"
(1930) and "Scram!" (1932); and
the feature film "A Chump at
Oxford" (1940), co-starring
Peter Cushing. For information,
call Steve Bailey at 246-0312 or
visit the Tent's website at
www.leaveemlaughing.com.

PVCA: Mike Wanchick, St.
Johns County Administrator,
will speak at the Jan. 14th meet-
ing of the Palm Valley
Community Association, which
begins at 7 p.m. Wanchick will
discuss the Neighborhood Bill
of Rights and the potential
effects on county services if the
property tax initiative passes
Jan. 29. Jan. 14 is the day early
voting begins. PVCA meetings
are held at the Palm Valley
Community Center, 148 Canal
Blvd, Everyone is invited to
attend.

Tuesday, Jan. 15
Real Life 101: "Real Life 101:
Financial Fitness for Life," a free
four-part workshop that began
Jan. 8 at the Ponte Vedra Beach
Branch Library, 101 Library
Blvd., with information and a
take-home guide for parents,
continues Jan. 15, 22 and 29
with sessions for teenagers. The
workshops, conducted by
experts on how to navigate the
financial world, begin at 6:30
p.m. For information, call the
Ponte Vedra Beach Branch
Library at 827-6950. Complete
January calendars, detailing the
various free events being offered
at St. Johns County libraries, are
available at local branch
libraries or www.sjcpls.org.

Weight Loss Challenge: The
Marriott Spa and a premier
health and wellness company
are joining forces to offer an
eight-week weight loss chal-
lenge. The challenge will be pre-
sented at 6:30 p.m. in the
Marriott at Sawgrass Conference
Center. Admission is free. Prizes
for the challenge have been
donated by Marriott Spa and
the PGA Tour. For information,
contact Cortney or Kelly at 904-
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