May 2016 - mcoa.us

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May 2016 - mcoa.us

Published for and distributed free to the Marsh Creek Community since 2001
April/May 2016
VOL. 15, NO. 6
Sweet April Showers, Spring Forth May Flowers
Fishing in the lakes
Well, Boys and Girls,
lots of good stuff to report.
Although we have had some
rough patches with our
mailbox suppliers (posts and
mailboxes themselves), it
appears we have made the
turn. The problems were
caused essentially by the fact
that they had not had such
John Hutson
large bulk orders in the past,
but I think they have pretty
much caught up now. Approximately half of our
homes now have or will soon have new mailboxes.
We made a second run through the community to
recheck the compliance status of the old mailboxes.
I’m glad to report many have been repaired and
now are in compliance. Those that are not will
receive a second letter.
The new signage throughout Marsh Creek is
moving ahead and has been well received. The
people working on painting the signs are also involved with installing new mailboxes so they have
been awfully busy. Painting has gone a little faster
because of the slow up in mailbox delivery. Question: How many signs are there in Marsh Creek?
Answer: A lot!
Probably in October or so, we will resurface our
roads. We are going to use a process called micropaving. We used the same process and the same
contractor last time we resurfaced and it has outlasted its advertised life expectancy. But the time
has come. You will hear much more about this later
as the time draws nigh. It will be inconvenient to
be sure, but only for a few weeks in total and only
for a few hours in each location. This company
does this work in scores of communities like ours
and they are pros at notification of affected homeowners, flag people directing traffic, and so forth.
I’m also pleased to report that in these early
days and weeks, the relationship and cooperation
between the MCOA and the new ownership and
management of the Country Club couldn’t be
better. We communicate well and often. Since I am
President of the Board of Directors of the former
and the Chair of the Board of Advisors of the latter, I find myself talking to myself more frequently
than ever these days. That’s normal, right?
Tom Carter, who is the new GM, is a great guy
with a ton of experience as a GM in various other
ClubCorp locations. A few changes have occurred
already including new bar and food menus and a
reduced price structure for full members. Many
more improvements are in the works including a
complete remodel of the clubhouse and fitness center. ClubCorp is a $1B+ publically traded company
with many, many facilities all over the country.
Over the last decade they have reinvested over
$50M per year into their clubs. Because it has so
much corporate experience to draw from and financial support, it is able to do and try things that we
haven’t seen before. Tom clearly understands and
supports the symbiotic relationship between our
community and the Club. It is all pretty exciting.
At least that is what I tell myself when I have those
private, meaningful, person-to-person conversations
with myself.
That’s all, Folks. Have a great spring.
Next to automobiles speeding in the community, the biggest complaint we receive on the
committee is sightings of juveniles fishing in
the lakes. In the month of February there were
a total of nine different sightings as reported by
six different residents. All told there were sightings of 23 juveniles seen fishing in five different
lakes. The lakes were the two to the west of
Marshside Drive North that are along the 13th
and 14th fairway, the one with the fountain
Rick Johnson
on Marshside Drive and the two off Spring
Lake Ct in Wandering Lakes. Marsh Creek Declaration of covenants,
conditions, restrictions, and easements strictly prohibits anyone from
fishing in the lakes. Previous reports indicated that most of these juveniles were not residents and were trespassing by coming in from the
Commodores Club and Sea Grove subdivisions. Residents reported
seeing these juveniles cutting through their back yards near the north
gate and were seen entering from Sea Grove along the 11th fairway.
Contact had been made in the past with the HOA’s of the Commodores Club and Sea Grove in an attempt to calm this trespassing issue.
Residents and employees of the pro shop have confronted these teens
in the past and yet the problem has continued. The committee looked
at this as a security and safety issue and not as an economic one. Even
though the lakes are stocked at the expense of the HOA none of the
teens appeared to keep the fish but to catch and release them. However, a few years ago the pump on the lake fountain became clogged
with cut fishing lines and the cost to repair exceeding $1000.
The committee contacted Deputy Melissa Swindull of the Community Affairs Division, St Johns County Sheriff’s Office, to get her
opinion and advice on how to handle this trespassing issue. Deputy
Swindull’s duties include lassoing with all the HOA’s in St Johns
County. She and the District Commander and the Commander for
the Southeast District attended one of our security meetings. All were
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The Secret Garden
By Phil Tutschek and Cindy Pilkington
Photos by Cindy Pilkington
The Secret Garden Committee has come out of hibernation to see
what is new and exciting concerning Marsh Creek landscapes. This
year, our regular members, Marie Duncklee, Peggy Gachet, Cindy
Pilkington and I have been joined by Maddie Cotter and Nancy
Marikos.
(I know, a thorn among roses.) What we discovered was a beautiful new landscape surrounding an existing home which transferred
ownership in January, 2015. Don and Karen Pierce moved into 536
Turnberry Lane after living in a patio home since 2008. They owned
an interior decorating business in Tucson, Arizona for twenty-five
years. Their design involvement often included the exterior landscape as well, and this has given them extensive experience with
which to design their own yard. Karen added that they had also
spent time in Canada and it was there that they learned to deal with
deer problems. Once in their patio home, they used “trial and error”
to decide what worked best in our community. As can be seen from
the accompanying pictures, the flowers, bushes and distinctive palms
that have been planted in their front, side and rear pool and patio
areas give wonderful color and balance to their yard. Take a ride up
to the circle on Turnberry and enjoy the lovely setting.
Above, the view from cart
path shows numerous wellgroomed beds with color
that can be viewed
Peggy Gachet presented the award to Don
& Karen Pierce
The right and front area
contains Crotons, Bird
of Paradise, Variegated
Ginger, Periwinkles,
Pentas, and Plumbago
Beyond the reach of the deer
in their fenced back pool
area, a plethora of colorful
plants: including Hibiscus,
Agapanthus, Snapdragons,
Marigolds, Iris, Petunias,
and a beautifully sculptured
Ligustrum can be seen
The left bed, contains variegated ginger, society garlic,
Bird of Paradise, Colorama
Dracaena, Croton, Lilies,
Queen Palm, Robelini Palm,
and Firecracker Plant.
Thank you for all the clubs, bags, balls and other golf items
that were donated to the First Tee of North Florida. This letter was
received conveying their thanks to all who donated so generously.
April 6, 2016
The First Tee of North Florida
475 W Town Pl, Suite 115
St. Augustine, FL 32092
Continued from page 1
Suzanne Beck
Marsh Creek Country Club
Attn: Suzanne Beck
169 Marshside Dr., St. Augustine, FL 32080
Dear Marsh Creek Country
Club Members,
Thank you for your equipment donation to
The First Tee of North Florida. As a result of
your generosity and others, we will be able to
impact over 1,000 juniors throughout North
Florida by offering after school programs,
summer camps, tournaments, and our golf
and life skills experience. Your donation has
helped to make it possible for us to introduce
them to the game of golf and the positively inherent values associated with this great game.
We appreciate your thoughtfulness, and on
behalf of the many new, young golfers we will
be bringing to the game, thank you again.
Sincerely,
Boots Farley
Executive Director
The First Tee of North Florida
[email protected]
knowledgeable about similar problems
in other gated communities. Their
experience dictated that personal confrontation should be avoided because
of the possibility of personal injury.
The commander for the southeast
district said the best way to handle
this problem was to call the nonemergency number for the Sheriff’s
Office at 904-824-8304. He assured the
committee they will respond immediately if anyone is seen fishing in the
lakes. On February 29th, this advice
was followed and the Sheriff’s office
caught two older teens from the Sea
Grove subdivision fishing in the lake
along the 13th fairway. They told the
police they entered by jumping the
fence along the common border of Sea
Grove and Marsh Creek on the 11th
fairway. Once in Marsh Creek they followed the golf cart paths to the lakes.
The teens found out about fishing in
the lakes through social media. They
had posted pictures of fish caught in
the lakes themselves and both knew it
was wrong to be fishing in the lakes.
The teens were cited for trespassing and
were told if they were caught fishing in
the lakes again they would be arrested.
The number of sightings has decreased
since then and we are hopeful the teens
that were caught put their experience
on social media.
The committee feels that contacting
the Sheriff’s office at the non-emergency number is the best policy to reduce
the number of juveniles trespassing
and fishing in the lakes. If you call the
Sheriff’s office please be as specific
as possible about the location of the
individuals that are fishing. Also, call
security 461-1104, main gate, or 4611742, north gate, and notify them that
you have contacted the police. They
can give directions to the police when
they enter.
Security cannot respond to these
calls as they are maintaining access
control at the gates.
Fishing in the lakes
EDITORS NOTE:
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By Camille Kay
As we all have noticed, quite a few new residents are joining us in Marsh
Creek! Do you know that we have a reverse (address to name) directory on
our mcoa.us website? Just log-in, go to address book and scroll down to the
bottom of the page to “click here to list by street name”. You will find the
name and phone numbers of your new neighbors. Enjoy meeting them…..
Please welcome Judi and Bob Knowlton, your
new neighbors at 125 Heron’s Nest Lane. An additional family member joining Judi and Bob in
their move is their beloved dog, Henry. Henry has
already “introduced” the Knowltons to many other
dogs and dog owners on their nearby streets. Judi
and Bob come to us from Massachusetts, where
Bob worked as a researcher at MIT. Although they
will live here for most of the year, they plan on
spending summers in their Massachusetts cottage.
The Knowltons have been coming to Saint Augustine for over ten years as the oldest of their three
daughters lives in this area. Currently remodeling
their new home is their top priority, but once they
are ready to relax, they can pursue their hobbies
of traveling and photography. Bob and Judi look
forward to becoming involved with our many interesting Marsh Creek residents and fully enjoying our
Florida lifestyle.
Frank and Diane Clark are not new faces in
Marsh Creek, but they are new faces at 366 Marsh
Point Circle. The Clarks first moved to our community in 2004 purchasing a home on Marshside
Drive North.
Their daughter had attended Flagler College
and later made Saint Augustine her home. After
visiting her a few times, the Clarks also fell in
love with Saint Augustine. Frank and Diane truly
enjoyed their Marsh Creek lifestyle of golf, tennis,
and kayaking; and they enjoyed the friendships
they had established. Diane was still working at the
family business near Erie, Pennsylvania but recently
has started to scale back on her involvement. She
looked forward to spending more time in Marsh
Creek. Building their new home, Frank and Diane
are captivated by the changing view of the intercoastal waters and marshes. Please welcome the
Clarks to their new surroundings in our wonderful
neighborhood.
Editor Suzanne Beck
247 Marshside Drive
[email protected]
Editorial Approval
MCOA Communications Committee
MCOA Board of Directors
Publisher
The St.Augustine Record/
St. Augustine Media
One News Place
Advertising Ali Herlong
(904) 819-3533
[email protected]
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You don’t have to read this
if you don’t want to – it’s about
fishing. Not how to fish or when
to fish, just fishing. I know many
of you have absolutely no interest
in fishing and could care less about
fish, or worse, listen to someone
talk about fishing. I love to fish and
Ed Connolly
have always sort of viewed Marsh
Creek as a small drinking village
with a big fishing problem (you can’t fish here!). So why,
you ask, am I now writing about fishing – simple – we’re
coming into Spring and my ever-so-patient Editor finally
just rolled her eyes, sighed, and said “You know, sometimes you just have to humor an old man.”
So, let’s see what makes fishing such a wonderful human endeavor:
• Requirements: There are none. There are no height
or weight restrictions and for the most part, intelligence,
or the lack of, is not a bar to participation. No one has
ever been prevented from fishing because they were
too fat or not smart enough. In addition, fishing is not
gender-specific; both sexes enjoy fishing. [Though, in the
interest of full disclosure, all the women in my family
have told me in unequivocal terms that they prefer shopping to fishing, for some “stinky, old slimy fish”. Ahem.]
However, the only thing you must do is show up: you
have to go to the fish; the fish don’t come to you.
• Training & Education: You really don’t need any. I
mean there’s really no school for fishing. Oh sure, there
are certain basic things you have to know, like where
to tie on the hook or what to do with the fish after you
catch it, but generally, fishing does not require formal
training. Though I was delighted to learn that next fall
Florida State University will be offering their studentathletes a BS degree in Fishing to insure that they’ll have
something to do after their playing days are over. Nice.
• Equipment: This is very important because it is virtually impossible to catch fish by hand. There are some
folks who do practice hand-fishing, which I guess can be
fun if you don’t plan on using your hands for anything
else. It’s best to just get yourself a rod and reel. There’s
a whole bunch of other stuff you can use, of course, but
I’ve found you always seem to have a better day of it if
you bring along some beer, potato chips, fried chicken
bonding, satisfies the urge to be a “hunter-gatherer”,
blah, blah, blah. But in my view, there’s only one reason
to go fishing and that’s because it’s fun, enjoyable, a bit
challenging and always makes for a good story.
Congratulations! You are now fish ready. There’s a
lot more to tell, of course, but all you really need to get
started is a little patience . . . and a worm.
and a big, fat cigar (if you smoke, that is).
• Language: Fishing has a jargon all its own. This is
the hard part; trying to understand what these people
are talking about. Fish language can really get exotic.
Let’s take something simple like what kind of fish did I
just catch? Is it a croaker or a grunt? [If it makes a sound
when it grinds its teeth, it’s a grunt.] You see, fish aren’t
just fish, they have specific, sometimes weird, names and
the same fish may even have a different name depending
on where you caught it. Ugh! I usually just point to what
I caught and let somebody else figure out what the hell
to call it.
• Size matters: I never heard anybody run around
The St. Augustine Fishing Pier shouting: “Wow! Look
at this - I just caught a small fish!” A big fish is always
better than a small fish; and as we all know, size is often
in the eyes (and mind) of the beholder. We know that
fisherman don’t lie, but hey, liars do fish. Like it or not,
fishing brings out our competitive nature where our
recollection doesn’t always resemble the truth. Fish may
be a great brain food but fishing does wonders for the
imagination.
• Benefits: Plenty: relieves stress, enhances social
Is It a Croaker Or a Grunt?
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Our Well-Used Sign
Construction fees in
Marsh Creek
Some of our residents have inquired about the purpose of the
fees that are required to be paid in advance of various construction projects and held in escrow until such projects are completed. As stated in the current revision of the Marsh Creek Architectural Review Board Guidelines, the ARB is authorized “To adopt
a schedule of reasonable fees for processing requests for ARB
approval of proposed improvements. Such fees shall be payable
to Marsh Creek Owners Association, Inc., at the time that plans
and specifications are submitted to the ARB.”
Philip Tutschek,
Once the reviews are completed, the following will take place:
ARB Chair
“Upon final plan approval by the ARB, and prior to written authorization to commence construction, the Owner, Builder/Contractor must deliver to
the ARB a Construction Compliance Deposit in the amount of $5000 for new home
construction, $2500 for pools, $1500 for structural renovations, additions, enclosures,
re-roof, driveway replacements, and $5000 as a Demolition Compliance Deposit. These
deposits will be held in a non-interest bearing escrow account by the Marsh Creek
Owners Association, Inc., to ensure the improvements are built in compliance with the
approved plans and specifications. Satisfactory completion includes, but is not limited
to, architectural plan compliance, landscape installation, drainage inspection, a review
of streets and curbs for damage, a review of adjacent lots for damage and a review of
adjacent areas to see that all debris has been removed, and inspection of the final exterior color scheme and of any other exterior features reflected on the approved plans.
Upon completion of the project, a copy of the Owner/Contractor Certificate “Exhibit
F” shall be forwarded to the ARB Coordinator. Upon receipt, the ARB will inspect the
site to verify the house or other improvements were completed in accordance with the
approved plans and specifications. Once approved, the ARB will issue a final approval
letter and return the Construction Compliance Deposit or Demolition Compliance
Deposit. If in the sole opinion of the ARB, the house or other improvements were not
completed in compliance with the approved plans, deductions from the Deposit may
be required. Any change or variation from the plans or color scheme as approved by
the ARB must be resubmitted to the ARB. Failure to do so may create delays in the
release of the Deposit or require modifications back to the original approved design.”
It is also stated in the guidelines that “All builders and contractors shall be held
responsible for the acts of their employees, subcontractors, suppliers and any other
persons or parties involved in the construction, alteration or demolition of the home
site.”
All fees may be submitted by either the homeowner or the contractor, but it should
be noted that these fees are held not only to protect the Marsh Creek community and
its roads and common property, but also to assure that the homeowner receives the
proper work for which he or she has contracted.
Several years ago our Marsh Creek
Home Owners Association purchased
the large, reusable signs at the front and
back gates. This was done to clean up
the random cardboard poster-look that
had been greeting us as we entered the
neighborhood. As one can see in the
photo, both the Marsh Creek Community and individual residents are
taking advantage of this great way to
make news known. The process of having a sign made is quite simple, and we
encourage resident participation. Please
keep the following three steps in mind.
Personal Sign Posting – 3 Easy Steps
1. Before ordering your sign, the
Sign Coordinator on the Roads and
Common Property Committee will
need to approve the wording and style.
Currently, Ann Reid is the Sign Coordinator and she can be reached at 4714747 or by email, annmikereid@gmail.
com. She will provide a form for you to
describe the content of the sign as well
as the posting dates so that the guards
know when to put the signs up and take
them down.
2. Signs can typically be up for 5
days, but more if a situation warrants it.
Please be sure to retrieve your sign from
the guard within 7 days of the date the
sign is to come down.
3. To order your sign after approval,
please contact Darrel at Signs by Darrel
Galles, phone number 824-0757. He is
located at 551 S. Dixie Highway. His
email is [email protected]. The
price is $20 per sign for the Corplast (a
little like foam board) or $30 for aluminum. Charges may vary based on the
complexity of the sign
Not too late for a Mark II Mailbox
Orders keep coming in! We contacted the supplier of the MARK II mailbox posts
and he has extended his price guarantee until May 15th so it is not too late to order
a MARK II mailbox. Just put your name and address on a piece of paper with the
words “Please order me a Marsh Creek MARK II mailbox” and send it along with a
check for $225 to:
MAY Management
5455 A1A S #103,
St Augustine, FL 32080
Our current wholesale price for the
post is more than $40 cheaper than
the retail price and our installation
cost is at least $25 cheaper because
of our bulk deal.
Once the May 15th deadline has
passed we will be publishing details
of where you can buy a MARK II
post online.
Most of us born in the United
States just take our freedom for
granted. This story of our security
officer, Stan Wietrzynski, might
make us appreciate it more. Stan
is 66 years old and was born
in Poland. He father fought in
WWII and was a prisoner of war
and was held both by the Russians and Germans. After the war,
Rick Johnson
Poland was placed under communist Russia until 1989. Stan always yearned for freedom
and his chance for it finally came in 1989. He had a
friend in New York and left Poland that year to come to
the United States in search of freedom. He left behind
his wife and two children. Stan was fluent in Polish,
Russian, and German but could not speak a word of
English. He stayed with his friend and immediately
started working at a car wash. He then got a job removing asbestos from buildings and all the while he was trying to learn the English language. In 1992, he was able
Stan Wietrzynski
to obtain a job working in security in the New York
area. That year his wife and children were able to leave
Poland and join him in New York. They both became
citizens of the United States. Stan continued to work in
security with various firms in New York and eventually
transferred to Florida in 2004 because his wife wanted
a warmer climate. Stan’s son joined the US Army and
had 3 tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. His daughter just
completed her master’s degree in music and his wife is
a professional piano instructor. Stan and his wife live in
Palm Coast and enjoying kayaking and walking on the
beach as leisure activities.
Stan is one of the security guards you very rarely see
because his principal duties are patrolling Marsh Creek
at night. He reports at 10 pm and works until 6 am.
He has worked in Marsh Creek since 2012. Stan takes
great pride in his work and is extremely vigilant. While
on patrol he has found two residents that fell while
walking their dogs and were injured and not capable of
getting off the ground. Rescue was called for one and
the other was assisted back to her house. He says the
biggest thing he sees every night is open garage doors.
In 2011 we had a rash of burglaries in Marsh Creek
from teens coming in through the woods off A1A
and they were entering houses through open garage
doors. When Stan sees an open garage door he calls
the resident to notify them. He said most are respectfully but some do not wish to be called again so they
are placed on a do not call list. Another very valuable
service performed by Stan is the vacation house checks.
If a resident requests to have their house checked while
on vacation, Stan does a complete and thorough 360
degree check to look for vandalism or any other irregularities with the house. Marsh Creek is very fortunate to
have an individual the caliber of Stan working for us. If
you get a call at midnight from a fellow with a polish
accent informing you about an open garage door now
you know who is making that call.
Meet your security officers
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What’s Up Doc? Hospitalists & New Ultrasound System
The March “What’s
Up Doc?” Meeting introduced the concept
of a HOSPITALIST.
A hospitalist is
a medical specialty
dedicated to the delivery of comprehensive
medical care to hospiPete Orvis
talized patients. Practitioners of hospital medicine include
physician and non-physician providers
who engage in clinical care, teaching,
research and leadership in the field of
general hospital medicine. Dr. John
Prioleau, managing owner and Medical
Director of the First City Hospitalists
Group has been providing hospitalist services to Flagler Hospital since 2009. One
of the key qualities of a Hospitalist is
that he or she is oriented toward treating
the patient rather than just treating the
disease. Development of an emotional
connection between the physician and
the patient, based on compassion and
empathy, is a hallmark of the hospitalist.
Developing such knowledge can include
Cultural Diversity, Food choices, Socioeconomic, Religious preference, and
environmental factors can play a part in
understanding and treating the patient.
The Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Act was passed in 1973 in
an effort to contain the cost of medical
care. Training more Internal Medicine,
Family Medicine, and Pediatricians rather than specialties has been subsidized
by government scholarship. This concept
is not new in the United Kingdom and
Canada.
Inpatient care requires the most intensive use of resources in the hospital, so
reduction of days of stay goes a long way
to managing costs, while assuring Patient
Safety.
Many patients admitted to Flagler
Hospital are first greeted by a Hospitalist, generally in the Emergency Care
Center. The hospitalist has the ability to
admit patients to the hospital without
waiting for their primary care physician to arrive, evaluate initial tests and
subsequently make an admitting decision which saves a considerable amount
of time. This immediate care providing
initial and continuing care both in the
Emergency Care Center and ongoing
care provides a continuing relationship
when a patient is admitted to the hospital. While there are still a few physicians who prefer to retain the traditional
primary caregiver role for their patients,
the hospitalist can provide Standardized
Care for patients, while engaging specialist care when needed.
The Hospitalist physicians and nursing staff team are onsite 24/7/365. They
also coordinate physical therapy and
social worker liaison for the patient. The
model for the First City Hospital Group
is to provide expert, compassionate
hospital-based care for all patients who
arrive at Flagler Hospital.
The Marsh Creek Connectors are also
supporting the ability for Flagler to purchase a new portable Ultrasound equipment for the Emergency Care Center
which greatly improves the capability of
the Emergency Care staff.
This machine will provide diagnosis
of many issues and conditions including: Abdominal Aneurysm, Pericardial
effusions, Pneumothorax, Acute Bleeding in the abdomen, Gallstones, Ectopic pregnancy, retinal detachment and
location of foreign bodies in traumatic
injury among others. This machine can
greatly expedite the accurate diagnosis of
incoming patient conditions, and speed
the delivery of more specific treatment
much more quickly than a post-admission patient diagnosis can provide.
Maintenance of Association-Owned Property:
Equity Considerations
“Big Picture” Context
Instances will arise
in Homeowner Associations where certain
aspects of maintenance billed to the
general budget of the
George
Association appear to
MacPherson
some to “advantage”
particular sections of the community.
There may be a number of such situations
but they tend to offset over time.
The fundamental principle of equity is
very important in an HOA environment
and perceptions of inequity should be
raised and addressed. If what was done,
why it was done and the legal basis for
decisions is made clear, it should help
to defuse or minimize an atmosphere of
divisiveness in the community. Having
an overview of amplifying detail available
on each major issue could help ensure
consistent explanations and reduce the
perpetuation of misunderstandings or
misinformation.
Situations of Particular Note
in Marsh Creek
Road Repairs & Repaving
The useful life of roadways without
gutters can be less than roadways with
gutters. Repair and paving of roads without gutters will also tend to cost more
because edges of roadways can break
down, experience incursion from grass,
etc. All of the roadways south of Thunder
Bridge are without gutters. Most; but not
all of roads north of Thunder Bridge have
gutters.
Trees
Most of the trees planted by the
Developer along roadways in our community are north of Thunder Bridge. The
land there was less naturally treed than in
sections of the community south of the
bridge.
The Developer planted enhanced landscaping in The Villas. Relatedly, to cover
added Common Area landscape maintenance costs relative to other parts of the
community, the Developer put in place a
Special Common Property Maintenance
Assessment which is additive to the Annual Assessment and is applicable only to
Owners in The Villas.
Irrigation
A dominant portion of the MCOA
irrigation network is north of Thunder
Bridge. It mainly serves homes and common areas in the Patio Home Lot sections
of the community. Billings to the PH
monthly maintenance program and to the
general budget for common ground areas
are based on proportional use.
The Gray Water project, mandated by
Saint Johns River Water Management
District (SJRWMD), impacts only Patio
Home Lots and Common Property in the
Patio Home Lot sections of Marsh Creek.
It will use reclaimed water for irrigation.
Drainage
Our Master Drainage System related
costs are higher in sections of the community with swales than in those with
gutters.
Flowers
Flower beds are not located in all sections of the community.
Summary Comment
Communication is key. Questions
should be raised and answers should be
provided. Periodically, the Board may see
merit in providing amplifying comments
about some of the above points and on
other issues that may arise.
George can be reached at
[email protected]
March had us Book Club members read a truly lyrical novel, one
I did not want to finish. I wanted
it never to end. Anthony Doerr’s;
All the Light You Cannot See. Not
only were the stories of the young
German, Werner and the blind
French girl, Marie-Laure, captivating
Marty Round
but the book was also beautifully
written; a story of loyalty, friendship, bravery under
ghastly conditions, family dynamics, and unbelievable
resilience. Barbara Molinari had the honor of leading
the discussion, unfortunately too small a group, of this
award winning novel. I cannot recommend this book
highly enough.
April had us coming back to our own city’s remarkable history in Eugenia Price’s Maria. Set in St. Augustine, the story begins when the town is first governed
by the British, the Spanish having lost control after the
battle in Cuba. It follows Mary Evans Fenwick from
her first day in the young Hispanic colony to her last,
nearly forty years later. Although fiction, it was well
researched and gives the reader a clear picture of life in
St.Augustine during those years. Marilyn Meeks asked
thoughtful questions which engendered a fairly thorough discussion. This is the first of Ms. Price’s Florida
trilogy and is perhaps the best of the three, but all are
worth reading.
I only managed to read one other book during
February....so little time! It was another Steve Berry
novel, one of the Cotton Malone series Patriot Threat.
I love how Berry, who, by the way, lives in World Golf
Village, researches an interesting piece of history and
then incorporates that research into his thrillers. This
one concerns FDR, Andrew Mellon, and the 16th
Amendment, the one which set up our April 15th
nemesis, the Income Tax. Is it legal? I found this Berry
novel as fascinating as his others. In fact, I sent it on to
my 14-year-old grandson Cam, hoping to lure him into
reading more for pleasure. His 16-year-old sister Maia
has been getting our book club selections for several
years and she has loved them all. Remember, readers,
books are written to be shared. My college friends and
I spent an entire morning creating a list of “must read”
titles for one another and I was the only English major
in the group! My neighbors and I do the same thing at
gatherings, share our thoughts about books.
Our final book is the novel The Girl on the Train by
Paula Hawkins which has been on the best seller list for
months. Everyone I have spoken with really enjoyed
this book which concerns the lives of three women
and the events surrounding the murder of one of
them, which ultimately brings their lives together. My
co-chair Betsy Yeomans and Lisa Klein will wind up
the season with this novel. We will gather in the Men’s
Card Room at 5:30 for a final social dining experience
first. We will have the choice of three entrees:
1. Blackened Salmon Salad (you can request unblackened) $12
2. Filet and Wedge; a salad with fire grilled beef
tenderloin and blue cheese dressing ( you may request
a different dressing). $13
3. Jack Daniel’s Chicken Breast with mashed potatoes, and seasonal vegetables. $15.
Please call Judy with your choice by April 29th.
Or you might choose to arrive at the usual time of 7
PM for dessert, coffee, and the discussion. The list of
final selections for the next season will be given out
to members at that time. If unable to attend the May
meeting, copies of the list will be made available. I will
also include it in my next MCNJ article. Dare I suggest
you cut it out and put it on your refrigerator so you
can begin perusing the books over the summer and
then join us in the Fall!?
Regards Marty Round
The Bespectacled Reader
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10
GETAWAYS
in Florida
“Old Florida” is sometimes
mentioned from those wanting to
experience anything else besides
Disney, glitzy beach cities and
just wanting to reminisce a quieter time. Out our back gate, one
can find a pleasant drive to several places that show off Florida’s
John Sykes
natural state. Depending on your
sense of adventure, let’s start with a drive to Palatka
and decide from there.
Before highway bridges, numerous ferries moved
river and island traffic around the state connecting
isolated Florida to the “civilized” world. Today, only
four remain, floating vehicles and some residents
“to the other side” a convenience saving miles of
driving. For the adventurous, go south from Palatka
on Hwy 17 and head toward Fort Gates on Hwy 309
about seven miles outside of town and drive another
twelve miles arriving in this old Florida river village.
For over 150 years the Fort Gates Ferry has
moved a variety of travelers including soldiers, wagons, hunters and now vehicles, needing a shortcut
over the St Johns River. The ferry cost is $10.00 per
car, operating seven days a week except Tuesday. Get
the attention of the ferry captain after arriving at the
river by walking in the fish camp next to the river
making your presence known. After crossing, you’re
on the Ocala National Forest side driving a weaving
forest service road (maintained) offering seven miles
of pleasant Florida wilderness before arriving on SR
19. Go when its dry, the road is yellow clay.
Back on the main road, head south four miles and
stop at Salt Springs State Park or head north to Palatka and Ravine State Park. Bubbling up from clefts in
the earth, crystal-clear water gushes year round from
Salt Springs and flows about 5 miles before emptying into Lake George. Canoes can be rented and
launched from Salt Springs Marina, located at the
head of the Salt Springs Run. The park has plenty to
do from swimming, biking and several nature trails
Four Gates Ferry Welaka Fl
to explore.
At Ravine State Park, one of the state’s oldest
natural gardens dating to the New Deal era, take in
over 100,000 flowers planted over the years. Known
for its Azalea festival, the flowering gardens are stunning and spring is the time to go. The park is a pack
the picnic basket kind of place where you’re meant
to relax and enjoy nature.
There is a bit of adventure to entice your curios-
ity within a couple hours from Saint Augustine. If
the ferry looks a little too risqué, start in Palatka and
go south to Salt Springs, no century plus ferry to be
concerned with. Ravine State Park is in Palatka and
easy hour drive Anastasia Island. Safe travels!
IF you’re going:
http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/ocala/
recarea/?recid=32362
https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/ravine-gardens
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ANTARCTICA: Our Trip of a Lifetime
By Kathy Waymire and Clell Ray
A trip to Antarctica might not be
on everyone’s “bucket list” but it was
certainly on ours. In fact, the question
we were asked most often was why we
wanted to go THERE? Many answers
abound, but the simplest one was that
there is a mystic to Antarctica that few
travelers get to explore. As both of us are
retired airline pilots and have traveled
much of the world, to see the seventh
continent held that excitement few destinations could compete against.
Once the decision was made to book
the trip, then it was a matter of what
ship and when to go. Booking a year out
was a wise choice as there was only one
trip that went below the Antarctic Circle
and back up the Antarctic Peninsula
which was a must for us. Trips leave from
November through March (their summer) and we chose January 16-28, 2016
on Quark Expeditions. We liked the size
of their ship which allowed it through
passages and in harbors that bigger
ships couldn’t navigate. It also had daily
onshore and offshore expeditions for all
185 passengers in zodiac boats with a
varied staff of marine biologist, geologist, ornithologist, naturalist, etc. A very
knowledgeable and experienced staff. We
were not disappointed!
Our trip was to leave out of Ushuaia,
the southernmost city in the world or
“end of the world” as the locals like to
say. Getting there entailed first driving
our dog to Memphis, TN (14 hours) so
she wouldn’t have to be boarded for
weeks and have the comfort of staying
with family (the lengths we go to for our
pets!). We then flew to Atlanta and on
to Buenos Aires for 4 days to explore the
city and then on down to Ushuaia to
board Quarks, Ocean Diamond Ship. Atlanta to Ushuaia is approximately 6200
miles but only 2 hours different from St
Augustine, making for minimal jet lag.
Leaving Ushuaia with passengers
from all parts of the world who become
friends by trips end, we sailed through
the Beagle Channel into the Drake
Passage where it connects the Atlantic
and Pacific Oceans and extends into the
Southern Ocean. It is known for having some of the roughest waters in the
world. Thankfully for us, our seas never
got above 15 feet!
After 2 1/2 days at sea, we crossed the
Antarctic Circle with a ships celebration
at 6:30 am, complete with champagne
and the token blessing of Neptune for
safe journeys. We saw our first icebergs,
sea ice and the ice cliffs of Adelaide Island where we would see our first variety
of penguins, the Adelie, and Crabeater
seals on our first zodiac excursion exploring Marguerite Bay.
One of the most notable realizations
was the lack of color in the landscapes,
water and sky. All monochromatic in
varying shades of white, grey and blue
made one’s depth perception misleading. Distance and heights were difficult
to judge as there were no trees, so you
might think a glacier was low only to
Clell Ray and Kathy Waymire
see another zodiac boat get close to it
and realize its several hundred feet high.
There was a brilliant blue in some icebergs and the clearest water on earth.
Over the course of the next 7 days we
would divide the day into exploring on
shore or exploring the bays by zodiac.
Our first on shore expedition, on Detaille Island, had the hut of the British
Antarctic Survey Station West which had
been evacuated in 1959 when sea ice and
weather made getting supplies impossible. Leaving all they had behind, we
got a true glimpse what life was for their
personnel as everything was still as it was
in 1959.
The excursion along the Lallemand
Fjord had an unexpected surprise:
Emperor penguins which are a rare sight
along the western side of the Antarctica
Peninsula. We also saw numerous Adelie
penguins and crab eater seals among the
large icebergs that had been frozen into
the sea ice.
We explored the Yalour and Petermann Islands where it was quite snowy
and cold. Large colonies of Adelie and
Gentoo penguins nested on the rocks.
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stop, they would kayak instead of doing
the zodiac excursions.
The easiest way to tell the Gentoo
penguins from the Adelie penguins was
to look at their beaks; Adelie’s have black
beaks and Gentoo’s are orange. The third
variety of penguin we saw on the trip
was when we saw the Chinstrap penguins
at Mikkelsen Harbor. They really look
like they’re wearing chin straps on their
heads!
Humpback Whales were abundant in
Wilhelmina Bay and through the Graham
Passage. The zodiac boats got up close
without the whales paying any attention.
Even back on the ship you could see multiple pods bubble-net feeding on krill. We
also saw the Antarctic Minke Whales, but
didn’t get to see the Orca or Blue Whales
which also migrate to Antarctica. Whale
bones remain from the early 1900’s when
the whaling industry would process
hunted whales for their blubber.
We were surprised that the wildlife,
whether penguins or seals, seemed
unfazed by humans. We were told that
humans are not their predators, so not
to be surprised if they walked right by
you (which they did) all the while you
were trying to remain the required 5 feet
from them. Fact is, all wildlife living in
Antarctica must be able to survive from
the ocean. Port Lockroy and Jougla Point Landing at British Base A. This is a museum
restored to the 1950’s British base with
original artifacts. It is also the southernmost post office manned in the summer,
complete with a gift shop. We not only
sent post cards to family-just allow up to
8 months for delivery; but we were able
to buy T-shirts and souvenirs as well.
All for a good cause as it supported the
museum efforts. There were 3 British
employees, the first people were we able
to talk to that were not part of the ship! I
think it was also about a week after leaving Ushuaia, before we even saw another
ship, so getting to talk to another human
that lived there was a treat.
Camping in Antarctica! We might
have been unsure at first, but it proved
to be an incredible experience. No tents,
but great sleeping bags. A beautiful
night, with no darkness only twilight and
SILENCE...nothing but the wind... and
the lone penguin...
They build their nests out of rocks as
high up as possible where their biggest predator on land being the skuas
and giant petrel birds also nested. The
birds would hunt in pairs, trying to get
the parent penguin off or away from
the nest, wherein the other bird would
swoop in and steal the chick. The chicks
were of all sizes but you could tell them
by their fur which was soft and down
like. Their parents would take turns
going into the ocean to feed on krill,
coming back to the nest to regurgitate
the food to the baby chick.
There was also kayaking on this trip,
but you had not just to sign up at least
a year in advance but also be a very
experienced sea kayaker as well. Only 17
people were in that group and at every
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Phyllis Bucsko
Mother Nature was
not very kind to the LGA
in February. We were
able to work in only two
tournaments between the
rains. On February 2,
Barbara Armstrong, Joyce
Barrentine, Jackie Piontek, and Linda Krauter
won the “2 best ball net”
with a score of 130. Our
newest member, Nancy
Stevens, Lois Dickstein,
Michelle Grobman, and
Chris Conzemius came in
second with 132.
February 23rd tournament combined one best
ball GROSS with one best
ball NET score. Sandy
Brokmeyer, Barbara Davis,
Eileen Scheid, and Audrey
Sadler won the day with a
138. Kim Cochrane, Phyllis Chapman, Pat Klinck,
and Jackie Piontek were
2nd with a 142.
Our February makeup Stableford was held
on March 1st, followed
shortly thereafter by the
March tournament on
March 15. To date, the
EMERALDS lead by
35 points with a total of
1,482. The RUBIES are
second with 1,447 and the
SAPPHIRES trail with
1,380 points. The highest
scorers for both days were
Barbara Davis and Laurie
Mussoline with 41 points;
Barbara Armstrong and
Angela Siragusa with 39.
Our last Stableford will be
on April 12th and promises to be a fight to the
finish.
On March 22 our format was ‘best ball net” of
a twosome. Eileen Scheid
and Joan Sinclair teamed
up to win with a 59. Close
behind was Laurie Mussoline and Lois Dickstein
with 60 and Joyce Barrentine and Pat Klinck
with 61.
Our major tournament
was the LGA Championship held on March 8th
and 10th. Competition
was stiff and the winners
scores were very close.
Pat Langley is our LGA
GROSS Champion with
Joan Sinclair Runner-Up.
Sandy Brokmeyer is NET
Champion with Eileen
Scheid as Runner-Up (see
photo).
It’s hard to believe that
we’re so close to the end
of our regular season, but
our last big event will be
the LGA’s 2016 MemberGuest tournament to be
held on April 17 and 18.
It’s always a great day with
lots of fun and prizes.
Since the MC Journal
goes to press on April 19,
I’ll have to let you know
the winners of that event
later.
Pat Langley, Joan Sinclair, Sandy Brokmeyer, and Eileen Scheid
The Island Classic Ladies Member Guest “Margaretville” April 17, 18
We thank all our sponsors in advance for
their support. Please give our sponsors
your support!
Title Sponsor: Hyundai of St. Augustine,
Andrew Difeo
Luncheon & Cocktail Party Sponsor:
Diane Grady, Endless Summer Realty
Prize Sponsor: St. John’s Family Dentistry & Jax Beaches Family Dentistry, Dr.
Michelle Hucke
Sponsors: Atlantic Automotive & Quick
Lube, Azalea Health, Blackfly The Restaurant, Brightway Insurance, Ashley Casey,
Craig Funeral Home, Dr. Vu, Harmony
Medical, Eye Center, Dr. Thompson, Fidus
Roofing & Construction, Fisher Concrete,
Paving the Way Island Family Pharmacy,
The Lawn Ranger, Dave Furnal, May
Management, Annie MarksMarsh Creek
Country Club, John Mussoline, AttorneyAt-Law Ned’s Southside Kitchen, North
Florida Urology, Dr. Narayan, Oliver Oaks
& Vines (Joyce Oliver), Panache, Aveda
Store-Salon-Spa, St. Augustine Alligator
Farm, South Beach Grill, Ted McLemore,
Herbie Wiles Insurance, UniShippers, Verdego Landscape Design & Garden Center,
Watson Realty, Greg Crum
Gifts: Atlantic Automotive: umbrellas;
Bob Langley: golf balls; Dr. Vu: sunscreen;
Mane de Leon Salon: gift certificate
Marianne Messler
Membership Director
CLUBCORP IS NUMBER O.N.E!
In case you missed it, Marsh Creek recently became the number
O.N.E. club in St. Augustine and a part of the ClubCorp family! By
now I am sure everyone has heard that the world leader in private
clubs has purchased our club and we are now included in ONE of the biggest reciprocity programs in the world. Join today and you begin enjoying all of these great benefits
today if you are a member of the club!
What is ONE? Optimal Network Experiences gives all ClubCorp members access
to over 300 private clubs, affiliate clubs, and business clubs, that share ClubCorp’s
passion for excellence and commitment to bringing their members the very best. The
ONE benefit is comprised of three components:
My Club My Community My World
My Club benefits offers 50% off all a la carte food: that is any items ordered off our
regular lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch menus. Alcohol, special events, banquets
and buffets are not included. It does however encourage all of our members to dine
at the club and enjoy seasonal menus, great daily and evening specials and superior
service from our talented staff.
My Community benefits is our Jacksonville area. As a ONE member, you receive
two (2) complimentary greens fees per month per club at Deercreek Country Club and
Marsh Creek Country Club Update
Tom Carter
General Manager
ClubCorp is a Dallas based corporation
founded in 1957. ClubCorp owns and operates
more than 200 golf and
country clubs, business
clubs, sports clubs and alumni clubs in 26
states and two foreign countries.
Marsh Creek Country Club is one of
ClubCorp’s newest acquisitions and we are
pleased to be a part of the Marsh Creek
family. ClubCorp is more than a collection of properties. It is a community of
more than 430,000 Members supported by
over 20,000 Employee Partners.
At the initial Membership meeting the
Members were informed that Club Corp
will invest in the property with the following upgrades:
• Enlarging the fitness room at the tennis center
• Removing the planters in the lobby
and opening up the lobby area, new receptionist desk
• Golf course improvements - #10
fairway
• Upgrade inside of clubhouse – dining
room and 19th hole - a more contemporary and modern look
• New Patio furniture
Bryan Larrow, the Vice President over
the Florida market stated that the goals
for membership growth are 50 golf and 50
social memberships. Bryan has communicated to the membership that ClubCorp
wants to add better programing, staffing
and continue to fund capital projects as we
grow the club. If you are interested in getting information about the new membership offerings please call Marianne at (904)
461-1101 ext. 233
ClubCorp is very happy to have Tom
Carter here leading the team and staff.
Tom has over 30 years’ experience in the
golf business and has been with ClubCorp
since 2000. Tom and his wife, Cora, are
moving in from Atlanta and their two
daughters, Maria and Anastasia, will also
move to St Augustine to join. All members of the Carter family are avid golfers
and tennis players. Tom, along with his
wife and daughters are looking forward to
meeting you and seeing you at the club.
Truly, The Carter family
Queens Harbour Yacht and Country Club (pay cart fee only). Visit either club’s tennis,
fitness or pool venues two times per month as well. You also will enjoy two (2) 50% a
la carte meals at both Deercreek and Queens Harbour + two (2) 50% off meals at the
prestigious University Club, downtown Jacksonville at the top of the Riverplace Tower.
Clubline will help you find tickets to sporting events, concerts, hotels and special
member experiences. It’s like having your own personal concierge service! Alcohol,
service fees and tax not included in dining at all clubs.
My World benefits include our network of renowned golf courses offering two (2)
complimentary green fees per club per month (pay cart fee only, access to beautiful
resorts, spas, and two (2) complimentary dinners per business club per month (alcohol,
service fees and tax not included), hotels, resorts, spas and experiences you have only
dreamed about.
All memberships now include the ONE benefit. We offer several categories, ONE
that will enhance your lifestyle. With so much available to YOU, I invite all residents
who do not belong to the club to schedule an appointment today and learn about all
of the wonderful places and things you can do as a ONE member.
ONE more thing.....ClubCorp is offering special incentives for new members, ONE
you surely do not want to miss. But hurry.......these special offers will only be available
for a short time. Please call me today for an appointment.
Marianne Cettei, Membership Director, 904-461-1101 x 233
[email protected]
Country Club News
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Camille Kay
Niner
News
You may wonder: “Are the Niners always busy?” Let these following examples
from our February and March calendar
answer that question.
Busy February events began on the
8th with a Golf Interclub at Palencia.
Eight Niners attended along with many
other golfers from various neighboring
teams. Honors went to Ann Simmons’s
foursome in 2nd place, Hilde Berdine’s
Foursome in 3rd place, and Sally Carlson
getting closest to the pin on Hole #5.
What a great showing, Ladies!
On February 11th our Niners played
in the first of our new annual Memorial Tournament honoring Marsh Creek
Niners who passed away. Suzanne Beck
made a lovely poster as a tribute to these
women which reminded all of us how
deeply our friendship goes. The winners
of the tournament were:
Flight 1 1st place-Chris Ernst
2nd place-Anna Benincasa
Flight 2 1st place-Pat Wittmeyer
2nd place-Pat Lopinto & Mary Ann
Meyer tied.
Debby Radbill was closest to the pin.
Pat Wittmeyer had the longest putt. Pat
Lopinto was closest to the pin in 2 shots.
Pat Wittmeyer and Gale Mitchell had a
chip-in.
On February 18th the Niners played a
scramble with the 18-Holers as a fundraiser for the Joanne Arnett Tutschek Fund.
This fund, administered through Flagler
Hospital, provides grants to local women
for breast cancer diagnostic procedures.
This was a great way for our two Marsh
Creek Ladies’ Golf groups to mingle and
participate in a worthwhile cause.
Our 2-day Championship Tournament
was held on March 8th and 10th. Results
of this tournament will be announced at
our Season’s Closing Day Luncheon.
On March 24th, The Niners held their
annual Spring Fling where husbands or
friends are partnered for a scramble and a
luncheon. On a beautiful day, forty-four
players participated in this event. The
winning foursome was Jack and Mary
Ann Meyer and Max and Liz Hartmann.
Two foursomes were tied for second.
They were: Joe and Pat Lopinto and Jim
and Mary Lou Garrison, along with Bill
and Ginger Foley and Jack and Karen McCutcheon. Caroline Crocker came closest
to the pin among the ladies, and Howard
Vaughters was closest to the pin among
the men.
On the last day of March, San Jose
Country Club hosted a “Golf March
Madness” Interclub. Three Marsh Creek
Our Leprechaun, Kathy Sampson
Peggy Cutrino
Debby Radbill & Linda Oakley
The 8 Niners that attended the Palancia Interclub Event
Niners, Nancy Erion, Carol Toman & Suzanne Beck attended and enjoyed a lovely
day playing at a different course.
The Niners also like to exchange good
stories about each other. Several of these
happenings seem newsworthy to share.
One story is about superior golf dedication, and the other stories are about
superior golf play.
• On February 9th, a very cold day
with windchills in the 30’s, only two golfers were brave enough to tackle the chal-
lenge of the elements on the golf course.
Cece Orvis and Laurie Luciano, attired
in long johns and other appropriate
garb, gave the pro-shop a chuckle when
they entered. Both women have recently
turned 80 and are originally from Connecticut so they were aptly addressed by
the pros at the desk: “Yankee Clippers”.
• Regarding superior golfing, Hilde
Berdine has been shining. Not only did
she have a nice showing at the Palencia
Interclub, she also got longest putt and
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The Memorial Tournament
Suzanne Burkett,
Kathy Sampson and
Ann Simmons
closest to the pin in 2 shots during the
February 4th Thursday competition. In
other noteworthy accomplishments, on
March 17th, Kathy Sampson played golf
dressed as our resident leprechaun. It is
obvious that some of her luck must have
rubbed off on the following women: On
that day Paula Hutson made 3 pars and
was closest to the pin in 2 shots, while the
following week Pat Wittmeyer ended her
round with a par on #9. She got there in
three strokes and two-putted!
Chris Ernst, our Birdie Recorder, has
announced that so far for the year the
Niners have made 39 Birdies with 11
people having multiple Birdies. Way to
go, Ladies!
So there you are – the inside scoop
about The Niners. Hope you enjoyed
reading our news, and if you have not yet
done so, consider becoming a member
yourself.
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MARSH CREEK WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
Hilde Berdine,
Corresponding Secretary MCWA
The MCWA Outreach Committee Co-Chairs, Helen Boxer and Pattie Nolton, are pleased to announce
that the “Venetian Carnivale” event
raised over $11,000 for our charities. The fundraiser took place at the
lovely home of Marcelle and Paul
Gallucci. The event featured contributed food from local
restaurateurs, including Aviles at the Hilton, The Black Fly,
Mellow Mushroom and Romano’s (Rte. 1); a delightful
tasting of Italian wines; a raffle of three baskets and a silent
auction. We extend a most generous thank you to the many
MCWA members who contributed to this memorable
event, which was enjoyed by over 125 guests. The Outreach
Committee encourages everyone to thank and support the
nearly 100 local donors for this event, especially Hyundai
of St. Augustine, our title sponsor; the complete list of our
donors and patrons is published in this issue of the Marsh
Creek News Journal. The six charities that will benefit
from our fundraising efforts this season include St. Francis
House, The Good Samaritan Wildflower Medical/Dental
Clinic, St. Augustine Youth Services (SAYS), Food 4 Kids,
Emergency Services and Homeless Coalition of St. Johns
County (ESHC), and Betty Griffin House Sexual Assault
Recovery Program.
At our final meeting of the year, on April 13th, the slate
of officers for 2016-2017 was unanimously approved by the
membership. They are:
President: Gale Mitchell
Vice President and Program Committee Chair:
Lydia Daniel
Treasurer: Sue Sherman
Recording Secretary: Paula Hutson
Corresponding Secretary: Debbie Coates
Barbara Strauss, Past President, will serve as Advisor.
The April meeting coincided with the Marsh Creek
16th Annual Arts and Crafts Show, “Vintner’s Awards,” on
April 13th and 14th. Our Marsh Creek community artists
contributed a variety of mediums, including oil, watercolor
or acrylic canvas, photography, knitting work, jewelry, quilting, written medium and craft items. Attendance was brisk
as visitors enjoyed viewing the large variety of artistic mediums presented by the equally large talent pool of artists. We
thank the Club for its own artful display of hors d’oeuvres
at the Thursday Happy Hour.
Finally, remember to check our website -marshcreekwomen.org -- for photos after each event,
as well as to stay abreast of all MCWA activities.
List of patrons, donors and sponsors located on page 22.
Louise Zambon-Nelson
Braised Chicken
with Lemon and Olives
A good cook needs an assortment of chicken dishes to fall back on. Aside from
roasting or frying (and in addition to grilling), braising chicken is a simple technique
to master. Chicken thighs make the best braises; use skin-on bone-in thighs for the
best flavor. Though it could be done on the stovetop, this dish is oven-braised.
From Evan Sung for The New York Times by Chef David Tanis
TIME: 1 hour 45 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
8 chicken thighs, skin-on and bone-in,
about 3 1/2 pounds
Salt and pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
6 garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon crushed fennel seeds
1 tablespoon roughly chopped rosemary
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 Meyer lemons, cut in wedges
1 cup flavorful olives with pits, a mixture
of black and green, about 1 pound
1 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
DIRECTIONS:
Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season well with salt and pepper and
place in an earthenware baking dish in one layer, skin side up. Sprinkle with red
pepper, garlic, fennel and rosemary and drizzle with olive oil. Rub seasoning
into thighs on all sides. Tuck lemon wedges here and there. Let marinate for 15
minutes. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
Put baking dish in oven, uncovered, and roast until skin browns lightly, about
20 minutes. Scatter olives evenly over chicken and add broth. Cover tightly and
bake for 1 hour, until meat is very tender when probed with a skewer.
Remove thighs and lemon wedges and arrange on a platter. Keep warm. Pour
pan juices into a saucepan and quickly skim fat from surface. Over high heat,
simmer rapidly until reduced by half. Spoon juices over chicken, sprinkle with
parsley and serve. Enjoy!
From Our Kitchens
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Summer Art Camp 2016
at the St. Augustine
Art Association
Space is limted and registration is currently underway. Call 904.824.2310.
JUNE 6 – 10 SESSION ONE: (9am-Noon) QUICK CHANGE ARTISTS Discover
mysterious creatures that instantly change their looks to attract mates, find food or
escape hungry predators. Explore the fascinating world of color and the art of optical
illusion through 2D and 3D painting and fabrications.
Choose morning or afternoon or both in sessions two & three:
JUNE 13 – 17 SESSION TWO: (9am-Noon) ART RANGERS Let’s get out there!
Just in time for the 100th birthday of America’s National Parks, we’re celebrating with
art. Create “plein air” landscapes with paints and pastels, animal collages and cool
Ranger gear for a field trip adventure. fantasy world of the Wizard of Oz, this magical journey in quilting, mixed media and
fiber art just might cast a spell on you.
JUNE 13 – 17 SESSION THREE: (1pm-4pm) OUTTA THE BOX Young architects,
builders and sculptors: Break out of the box in this 3D construction project. Assemble
Picasso-inspired cubist sculptures of buildings, people, animals, vehicles and more using cardboard, paints and found materials. JUNE 27 – JULY 1 SESSION FIVE: (9am – Noon) CIRCQUE DE C’LAY It’s a
three-ring circus in here! Create fun and fanciful characters and props using clay, wire
and mixed media. Let your imagination soar under the big top of this Calder-inspired
art extravaganza. JUNE 20 – 25 SESSION FOUR: (9am – Noon) STITCHES, WITCHES & WIZARDS Needles, fabric and thread never looked so wickedly good. Inspired by the
SUMMER ART CAMP EXHIBIT: Camp concludes with whimsical display of works
by all the “Young at Art” Campers!
Alex Becker
Rain Days
Month
Rain Amounts (in inches)
YTD Month
YTD
% Change
2014
2015
2016
90 yr
2014
2015
2016
90 yr
2014
2015
2016
90 yr
2014
2015
2016
90 yr
vs. last year
JAN 8 713 7 8 713 76.75.24.12.5
6.7
5.24.1
2.5
FEB
-22%
8
9
8
8
16 16 21 15 6.6 2.3 3.8 3.113.37.5 7.9 5.6
5%
MAR 7
8
9
8
23 24 30 23 5.0 2.3 1.8 3.418.39.8 9.7 9.0
-2%
APR
10
6
29
34
6
29 3.3 2.9
2.9 21.612.7 11.9
MAY 5
5
8
34
39
37 2.2 1.0
3.3 23.813.8 15.2
JUN 10
14
12
44
53
49 4.9 4.6
5.2 28.718.4 20.4
JUL
14
13
60
67
62 11.8 5.9
5.8 40.524.2 26.2
16
AUG
15
1712
75
8474
7.6
11.35.7
48.1
35.6
31.9
SEP 11 21
13 86 105
87 9.912.4
7.0 5847.9 38.9
OCT 4 8
10 90 113
97 3.01.1
5.561 49 44.4
NOV 8
10
6
98 123
103 6.2 .9
2.367.2 50 46.7
DEC
10
8
103 133
111 2.6 1.5
2.8 69.851.5 49.5
5
TOTAL
103
10311169.8
51.549.5
Rainfall is measured by Charlie Compton - 90YR Source http://www.weatherbase.com Verified 1-16
4/1/2016
We had rain 9 days in March totaling 1.75 inches. March rainfall was less than last year’s and less than the 90 year average. Rainfall total for this year is less than last year’s but
more than the 90 year average. This report is also available on our Community web site (MCOA.us).
Attention Owners of Patio/Villa Homes Please note any lawn problems at your home or that of an out of town neighbor. Report these to May Management or via a Patio
Homes Landscape Preferences and Concerns e-Form on our web site (MCOA.us).
Your community art center for over 91 years
FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK: Please join us in the Heart of the
Historic District on the first Friday of each month, 5-9:00pm for
new art exhibits, entertainment and hospitality. Cash & Honorable
Mention Awards are given out at 7pm.
Diane Bradley
CALL FOR ART: 7th Annual Nature & Wildlife Exhibition:
installed throughout the entire gallery from July 23-Aug 28, the deadline for entry June
6th. This juried exhibit celebrates nature’s beauty and the wildlife that inhabits it. All
media including painting, photography, fiber, jewelry, sculpture, mixed-media, original
printmaking, pottery/clay; NO prints, reproductions, giclees or enhanced giclees, taxidermy, no human elements; $5,000 in Awards, $2,000 Award for Best in Show. Download application or enter online: http://www.staugustineartfestival.com/2016%20
Nature%20APP.pdf
April 12, 19, 26 (Tuesdays) THE ART OF WINE-MAKING: A course for beginner
vintners and curious wine lovers. This 3-week course covers the steps of producing,
storing and enjoying your own quality wine $35/person. TOPICS: Wines of the World
& Region; From Fermentation to Bottling; Suppliers & Market Trends; Identifying
Qualities of Good Wine; Aging, Storing & Serving; Food Pairings & More. To Register
Call: 904-824-2310
April 1-May 1, Annual Spring Members Show: A juried exhibition of works created
exclusively by STAAA members. This exhibition includes all subjects and all media.
April 1-May 1, The 6th Annual All-County Middle School Show: a community outreach initiative in partnership with the St. Johns County schools.
May 6-29, Canvas, Clay, Collage & Cutting Edge Show: Four themes are combined in
one exhibit. This edgy installation explores and pushes the boundaries of materials and
ideas.
May 6-29, Sisters of St. Joseph 150 Years: An invitational exhibit that showcases works
by the Sisters of St. Joseph on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the historic
order.
May 15, Sunday, a special 2pm Concert, “Brave Women: 150 Years of Courage”
The Cantorae St. Augustine vocal ensemble will honor the Sisters of St. Joseph with
a program of song, readings, and images that highlight their arrival, their service, and
their courage. Follow them from Le Puy in 1866 to the City Jail in 1916. Music in
Latin, French, and English – chant, spirituals, and a bit of Stephen Foster!
June 2-July 10, Annual Honors Show: New works by the “Best-of-the-Best” make up
this exhibit, which features award winning artists from the past 3-years. Special Awards
will be given: $500 Jean Wagner Troemel, Best in Show; Ted Karam Award for Best
Sculpture; Emmett Fritz Award for Excellence in Oil Painting.
June 2-July 10, artist Don Trousdell presents, Quick Change Artists: A series of fun
and educational paintings that depict plants and animals that naturally change colors
for many reasons. Don’s “cut-canvas” technique makes his work truly unique. Fun for
the entire family!
The St. Augustine Art Association is located at 22 Marine St., St. Augustine, FL 32084.
They can be reached at 904-824-2310 or on the internet at www.staaa.org .
Spring News from the
St. Augustine Art Association
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On behalf of the Marsh Creek Women’s Association,
the Outreach Committee would like to thank these
patrons, donors and sponsors for this event,
especially Hyundai of St. Augustine, our title sponsor.
Benefattores
Volkswagen of St. Augustine: Joseph DiFeo
Matthew McCarty
Berkshire Hathaway: An Marshall
Berkshire Hathaway: Stefanie Bernstein
Barbara and Fred Olmsted
Dr. Lydia Daniel
Watson Realty: Alene O’Connor and Sue Stires
Land Title of America: Stephen Collins
St. Johns Law Group: Douglas & Araan Burnett
Betty Laubach and Tom Swanson
Connie and Alex Becker
Martha and Rufus Jones
Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Advisors:
Denise Hagan and Harvey Boxer
Gina and Alex Wilson
Wendy and Burry Gowen
Suzanne and Butch Burkett
Sharon and Daniel Nootens
Patti and Fred Kegelmeyer
David and Cynthia Manke
Clell Ray and Kathy Waymire
PaisansAmicos
Lori and Bob Luciano
The UPS Store:Ken Patel
Lise Buttars
Suzanne and Neil Beck
Sally and Dick Carlson
Kathy Salay
Anne Kraft
Doris Adukiewicz
Garden Gal
Cheryl Steimle
Individual Gift Baskets
Mia Italian Market: Italian Specialties Basket
Tony and Val D’Andrea: Wine and Italian-themed Basket
Moultrie Animal Clinic:-Dr. Erin Bendick DVM: Pet Basket
Hues Hair Salon: Beauty Products Basket
Society Pet Spa: Jeanne McLaine
Gift Certificate Donors:
With special thanks to:
The Palencia Club and Old City House Inn and Restaurant
Amici Italian Restaurant
Pizzalley’s Chianti Room
Applebee’s
Retail Therapy
Aqua East Surf Shop
Rochelle’s Clothing
Aunt Kate’s Restaurant
Salt Life Food Shack
Balefire Brasserie
Small Indulgences
Borrillo’s Pizzeria
Southern Horticulture
Caps on the Water
Surfer Joe’s Pub and Grill
Casa Benedetto’s Ristorante
The Bistro at Culinary Outfitters
CottonWays
The Peaceful Place: Jana AgliettaDrake’s Deli
Vogel LMT
Gypsy Cab Restaurant
The Reef
Kingfish Grill
Tre Sebastian
La Cocina Restaurant
Tropical Smoothie Café
Miss Lily’s Spa
Donors of Jewelry and Items
For Silent Auction and Raffle:
With special thanks to:
Eclections, Inc., Joan Delony, and PLUM Art Gallery
Anastasia Antiques
Nettles Jewelers
DHD Home
Peaches
Filthy Rich
Phil & Bonnie King
H.W. Davis
Salt Life Food Shack
Hagan Ace Hardware
Simple Gestures
Heather Hug/crafter
Simply Savory
High Tide Gallery
Southern Horticulture
Island Framers
Susan Hargrave
James R. Soll
Tarpon Gem and Jewelry
Joy’s Gourmet/Joy of Garlic
The Bead Chick/crafter
La-Tee-Da!
The Woman’s Exchange
Lauren Becker
TRA’SEAS:Tracy Womack
Linda Holmes
True Story Antiques
Manila Clough
Vintage Babe: Lorri Maloney
Mary Duryea
World Golf Hall of Fame
4 Stations with Food and Staff generously provided by:
Romano’s (Rte. 1): Romano Family Black Fly: Nick Massie, Manager Mellow Mushroom: Louie Boulier, General Manager Aviles: Chris Proulx, Director of Food and Beverage
Various Items for the Buffet, provided by:
Applebee’s Grill & Bar Black Molly Grill Carrabba’s Italian Grill Creekside Dinery Falafel Queen La Pentola Longhorn Steak House Marsh Creek Country Club Ned’s Southside Kitchen
Outback Steakhouse Pizzalley’s on St. George Publix Raintree Restaurant Salt Life Food Shack Sunset Grille Terra & Acqua Kesslers, Karjalas, Marchionnas
Thank you to Michael from Tim’s Wine for your help and generosity
Thank you to all MCWA members and Marsh Creekers for your assistance and donations
The St. Augustine Record
has recently been
writing numerous articles about
growth and
impact fees in this
county. Few of us
think about the
Linda Oakley
impact growth has
on our water resources, but the
Orlando area wants more and more
water from the St. Johns River. Our
county, along with Duval and others,
are concerned about the impact of
water extraction on our area. Water is
perhaps our most vital resource.
The March Roundtable presentation was by the St. Johns River
Management District (SJRMD).
The Florida Water Resources Act of
1972 resulted in the creation of five
regional water management districts
and established a permit system for
allocating water use. SJRMD represents our county and is composed of
all or part of 18 counties in northeast
and east-central Florida. Counties
entirely in the District are Brevard,
Clay, Duval, Flagler, Indian River,
Nassau, Seminole, St. Johns and
Volusia.
In St. Johns County alone, there
are over 70,000 approved residences
approved for building and 4,900
homes recently built. All residential,
commercial and agricultural development requires water, and SJRMD
is responsible for “looking out”
twenty years into the future to try to
determine if water resources will be
adequate to Florida’s demands.
Florida receives about 54 inches
of annual rainfall, and we have over
700 natural springs which are an
outcrop of aquifer water; some of
those springs are going dry as a result
of Florida’s ever increasing demands
for water. Most experts project a
daily usage of 100 gallons of water
per person. Due to this state’s growth
(we are now the third most populous
state in the country with over 20
million residents), our aquifer and
groundwater sources will prove inadequate during the next 20 years.
The main source of water for most
of us in northeast and central Florida
comes from underground aquifers.
The aquifer in Florida may be from
40 to 150 feet deep. In SJC it is
usually from 100 to 150 feet deep.
Here in Marsh Creek, most of our
irrigation wells are not that deep and
are not exacting high quality aquifer
water. Aquifers can be thought of
as vast underground, porous rocks
that hold water and allow water to
move through the holes within the
rock. Aquifers can be composed of
different types of earthen materials,
such as sand, shell and limestone.
Fresh and salt water fill the various
sized holes in the rock. Freshwater
generally fills the uppermost part of
aquifers, while salt water is present
at greater depths. Many of Florida’s
sinkholes result when aquifer levels
decline in a certain spot.
SJRMD cannot deny developments water. Their job is to project
future sources of water. Their main
impetus has been to promote conservation and better utilization of
storm water run-off. As new develop-
ments are approved, they promote
re-cycling neighborhood waste water,
or “gray” water. Retrofitting old
developments to recycle waste water
is so expensive as to not be feasible
at this time.
Since much of Florida’s water is
used in landscaping, it is ever more
important to use Florida friendly
native plants and minimize excessive
grass, particularly “thirsty” St. Augustine grass. There are now lawn sensors available that can detect when
a lawn needs water and can turn off
a planned irrigation cycle if the soil
does not need water.
Needless to say, we need to do all
possible to conserve our most precious resource: WATER.
Roundtable Report
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