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Two Christmas trees were donated to the St. Johns County Public Library System this past holiday season by The Severt Family. The trees were located at The Hastings and Southeast Branch libraries and were on display through the New Year's Day. Pictured are Logan Severt and Ramelle Petroglu at the Southeast Library. The other photo is of the tree at the Hastings Library. Contributed photos

Neighbors: Catch weekly Bingo at clubhouse
Mark your calendars for every Thursday afternoon for Bingo with the St. Augustine South Improvement Association.

City plans Arbor Day events
Special Arbor Day events are planned around the community.

Global lectures series begins at Flagler
The Flagler College spring Community Lecture Series, titled "Global Perspectives," opens with Jim Wilson when he presents "The Satanic Verses: the Fata and Salman Rushdie" Jan. 20.

News & Notes

NLA presents wellness speakers
The NLA -- Natural Living Alliance of St Johns County -- meets from 7 to 9 p.m. every third Monday at The Center in the St. Augustine Record, One News Place. Use the west end entrance facing State Road 207.

Author Marshall Frank turns facts into fiction
The Ancient City Chapter of the Florida Writers Association will host author Marshall Frank at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, discussing turning facts into dynamic fiction and non-fiction. The meeting will be held in the Main Branch Library, 1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd.

Pro bono awards
Top row, from left: Megan Wall from St. Johns County Legal Aid, a branch office of Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, and St. Johns County judges Charles Tinlin and Patti Christensen recently presented the 2008 Pro Bono Awards. Recipients included, from left, front row: Tania Schmidt-Alpers, Rebeccah Beller and Bill Stroop. Not pictured: award winners Charles Pellicer, Iris "Betsy" Hill and Jane Miller and presenters judges John Alexander, Michael Traynor, Clyde Wolfe and Wendy Berger. Contributed photo

Johnny's Kitchen in Hastings to be site of blood drive, workers benefits
HASTINGS -- Blood and food drives are in the news in this farming community this week, with Johnny's Kitchen on Main Street as the center of activities.

Coast Guard requests involvement, offers boat checks
The public can help the Coast Guard keep America's waterways safe and secure. Whether you live, work or recreate near the waterways of the United States you can assist the Coast Guard by remaining vigilant and reporting suspicious activity.

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News & Notes
SJRCC travel series St. Johns River Community College will host its spring travel series at the St. Augustine Campus. Through videos, travelers will explore the secrets of lost empires.

New Year's event brought surprises
New Year's Eve celebrations are past, but memories from the Beach Blast Off 2009 will last for years for some. The event, held at the St. Augustine Beach pier pavilion and plaza drew hundreds to the afternoon festivities, which featured a chili cook-off, ice sculpting, refreshments, kids' games and big screens for football-bowl watching. The evening fireworks drew an even bigger crowd as revelers in their autos staked out their viewing areas on the beach early.

County officers sworn in
The five St. Johns County constitutional officers were sworn earlier this month by Circuit Court Judge John M. Alexander.

Record crowd flocks to Nocatee festival
The PARC Group, master developer of Nocatee celebrated a successful Christmas Festival and season with events bringing records numbers to the new coastal town

Go & Do
TODAY * Historical account: Dr. Judy Bense will speak about Pensacola's 450th anniversary of its settlement at the annual meeting of the St. Augustine Historical Society, at 7 p.m. in the Flagler Room, Flagler College, 74 King St. Bense has literally dug up much of Pensacola's history. Currently president of the University of West Florida, she has served the University for 28 years and dedicated herself to public archaeology and the preservation of numerous significant historical sites in Northwest Florida. The program is free.

Piven: Broadway departure 'humbling'
Jeremy Piven says his decision to abruptly leave the Broadway revival of "Speed-the-Plow" in mid-run because of mercury poisoning was "a completely humbling experience."

Derek Trucks lacks fire on new CD
The Derek Trucks Band, "Already Free" (Sony)

'Arrhythmia' doesn't say much
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: During my last physical, the doctor spent an awfully long time listening to my heart. She had me sit up, lie down, and then turn on my side while she kept the stethoscope on my chest. Then she said I needed an EKG. At the conclusion of all this, all I got from her was a statement that I had an arrhythmia. She said nothing about taking medicine or limiting what I can do. Will you enlighten me on arrhythmia? I am a man, 38, and thought I was in good health. -- M.J.

Californians look for the exit
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Since the days of the Gold Rush, California has represented the Promised Land, an image celebrated in the songs of the Beach Boys and embodied by Silicon Valley's instant millionaires and the young men and women who achieve stardom in Hollywood.

Dad, son arrested after cutting in line
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) -- A 26-year-old man and his father were arrested after an off-duty Muncie police officer complained about the man cutting in line at a Wal-Mart store. Police reports said Edward R. Pluhar Jr. of Frankfort cut to the front of the line at the Wal-Mart service desk Sunday. What he didn't know was that Officer Chris Kirby was waiting in the line.

Clinton vows to revitalize diplomacy
WASHINGTON -- Hillary Rodham Clinton said Tuesday that she intends to revitalize the mission of diplomacy in American foreign policy, calling for a "smart power" strategy in the Middle East and implicitly criticizing the Bush administration for having downgraded the role of arms control.

Lincoln unveils small luxury car
DETROIT -- Ford Motor Co.'s luxury Lincoln line debuted a new concept car, the Lincoln C, Monday morning at the North American International Show.

Blagojevich to preside over Senate to try him
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The state Senate that will decide whether to throw impeached Gov. Rod Blagojevich out of office will be sworn in Wednesday by -- who else? -- impeached Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

New Prius boasts 50 mpg
DETROIT -- Toyota Motor Corp.'s sleeker, more fuel-efficient update to its iconic Prius goes on sale this spring in a market growing more crowded with competing hybrids and battered by the global financial crisis.

Geithner failed to pay taxes
WASHINGTON -- President-elect Barack Obama's choice to run the Treasury Department and lead the nation's economic rescue failed to pay $34,000 in taxes from 2001 to 2004, but the last-minute disclosure didn't stop Senate Democrats from moving forward with his nomination.

WWII officer who said 'nuts' to Germans dies
NEW YORK -- Retired Lt. Gen. Harry W.O. Kinnard, a paratroop officer who suggested the famously defiant answer "Nuts!" to a German demand for surrender during the 1944 Battle of the Bulge, has died. He was 93.

Obama pushes for OK on new bailout
WASHINGTON -- Tested before taking power, President-elect Barack Obama privately delivered a pre-inauguration veto threat to fellow Democrats on Tuesday, saying they would not deny him use of the remaining $350 billion in federal bailout funds.

A chance to reflect
WASHINGTON -- With rare public emotion, George W. Bush sat in judgment on his controversial, consequential presidency on Monday, lamenting mistakes but claiming few as his own, heatedly defending his record on disasters in Iraq and at home and offering kindly advice to a successor who won largely because the nation ached for something new.

Parachuting investor fled investigations
HARPERSVILLE, Ala. -- With his personal and financial worlds crumbling around him, investment adviser Marcus Schrenker opted for a bailout.

National report
Senate Democrats expect to seat Burris WASHINGTON -- Eager to put the scandal-tainted standoff behind them, Senate Democrats accepted Roland Burris as President-elect Barack Obama's Senate successor on Monday and said they expect to swear in the new Illinois senator this week.

Shocking cold wave drops temps to 40 below zero
MINNEAPOLIS -- Temperatures crashed to Arctic levels Tuesday as a severe cold wave rolled across the upper Midwest on the heels of yet another snowstorm, closing schools and making most people think twice before going outside.

More families seeking home heat aid
WASHINGTON (AP) -- This winter season is seeing a record surge of people in need of help staying warm. About 7.3 million households are expected to get fuel aid this winter, according to a survey released Monday by the National Energy Assistance Directors' Association, which represents state-run low-income energy assistance programs.

National Report
EL RENO, Okla. -- A woman and her four young children were killed in their central Oklahoma apartment, and authorities were looking to arrest the mother's 25-year-old boyfriend on murder charges Tuesday.

Corrections
In a story Tuesday about the St. Augustine-St. Johns Airport Authority's new members, the name of new board member Carl Youman was misspelled.

Davis 'incompetent' to be tried for rape
A New York drifter charged with raping and beating a Ponte Vedra Beach grandmother in 2007 has been declared incompetent to stand trial.

History in the remaking
The Bridge of Lions came one step closer Monday to taking its final shape with the installation of its first girder.

Fatal car accident
Two people died Monday in an early morning wreck on State Road 13 in St. Johns County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Police ID crash victim as ex-student at Bartram
Police on Tuesday identified a former Bartram Trail High School student as one of the two victims who were killed in a fiery crash in northwest St. Johns County in the early hours of Monday.

Commission OKs new COA center
City Commissioners gave final approval Monday to a new Council on Aging development that will provide a community center for seniors.

Manuel judge denies 2 motions
A federal magistrate judge has denied two motions filed by attorneys representing suspended St. Johns County Commissioner Tom Manuel.

Glitch disables courthouse phones
Being able to use computers and phones is something most people take for granted.

Boil water notice for subdivision
A precautionary boil water notice was issued for the Marsh Landing subdivision in Ponte Vedra Beach after the St. Johns County Utility Department reported a water main break impacting an estimated 200 homes.

Cooking fire causes damage
Food left cooking on a stove is blamed for a kitchen fire that caused about $7,500 damage early Monday morning, according to St. Johns County Fire Rescue.

Board urged to stop arts cuts
Money and how to save it once again headlined the St. Johns School Board meeting on Tuesday. So did the need for support for education from voters.

Woman claims $1M lotto prize
A 69-year-old St. Augustine woman has come forward to claim her $1 million Holiday Millionaire Raffle prize from the Florida Lottery.

Docket full of high-profile cases
Several high-profile defendants stood before St. Johns Circuit Judge Wendy W. Berger on Tuesday, including a man charged with sexually assaulting a 72-year-old St. Augustine woman and killing her crippled cocker spaniel.

Commission supports Inauguration Day viewing
City Commissioners on Monday supported a celebration for the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama, saying it showed St. Augustine has come a long way from its 1964 Civil Rights struggle.

City OKs trolley train rate hike
St. Augustine's two trolley train companies are raising their rates, and the city approved the increase.

Airport buys 'rainy day' land
The St. Augustine-St. Johns County Airport Authority on Monday decided to buy a house at 131 Indian Bend Road for $222,000 and a junk-filled lot at 141 Araquay Ave. for $40,000.

Ruling OKs St. Johns withdrawals
Neal Armingeon of the St. Johns Riverkeeper said Tuesday that a state judge's decision to allow Seminole County to withdraw 5.5 million gallons per day out of the St. Johns could cost the river much more water than that.

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Clayton "Floyd" Sweat
Clayton "Floyd" Sweat, 72, passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of Jan. 9, 2009, after watching his beloved Florida Gators win their third BCS National Championship.

Aggie Lee Evans
Aggie Lee Evans, 81, St. Augustine, died Jan. 5, 2009, at a local care center. She was a native of Monticello, Fla., and had resided here for many years.

Roberta Ann Thompson
Roberta Ann Thompson, 67, passed away on Jan. 11, 2009, at her home in Clermont, Fla. She is formerly of St. Augustine.

Donald Furdock
Donald Furdock, 75, of St. Augustine, Fla., formerly of Woodbridge, N.J., passed away at the Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring on Jan. 11, 2009, following a long illness.

Mary E. Kleinfelder
Mary E. Kleinfelder, 93, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008, in St. Augustine.

Nettie McNeil
Graveside services for Nettie McNeil will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Sampson Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at St. Johns Family Funeral Home.

Eileen Wissmann
Eileen Wissmann, 73, of St. Augustine and White Plains, N.Y., died on Jan. 10, 2009.

Judith Ann Screws
Judith Ann Screws, 69, of Swainsboro, Ga., died Jan. 11, 2009, at the Doctors Hospital in Augusta, Ga.

Jeffery Alan Bayne
Jeffery Alan Bayne was born July 20, 1964, in Gainesville, Fla., and passed away Dec. 14, 2008. He was 44. He and his family moved to St. Augustine in 1979.

Taylor Rae Brennan
Taylor Rae Brennan, a beautiful and joyful light in the life of her parents and of all that knew her, left us early Monday morning. She was 17 years old.

Ernest E. Craun
Ernest E. Craun, 70, St. Augustine, died Jan. 12, 2009, at Baptist Medical Center South. He was born in White Bluff, Tenn., to the late Carl and Lela May Craun.

Letter: Americans lose jobs; illegals still benefit
Editor: This recession is bad and predicted to get worse. Budget cuts have made it necessary to eliminate many services in law enforcement, medical, education, and possibly veteran's benefits. It is a tough decision which must be made by our government representatives.

Editorial: Crist should accept Legislature's budget
Today the Florida Legislature is expected to adopt a revised budget of $63.8 billion to carry the state through June 30.

Perspective: The fall of Hamas is within reach
Israel's leaders have purposely obscured their war aims in Gaza. But there are only two possible endgames: (A) a Lebanon-like cessation of hostilities to be supervised by international observers, or (B) the disintegration of Hamas rule in Gaza.

Perspective: Things not to say if you are Muslim
Today's column is presented as a public service for Muslim readers. Call it a list of Things Not To Say If You Are Muslim.

Letter: Christmas is not a 'phony holiday'
Editor: I am writing in response to the Dec. 31 letter titled "Christmas is rooted in pagan holidays," I disagree with the statement in the letter that "Christmas is a made-up, phony holiday, invented by medieval Catholic popes.''

Letter: Ardis Hughes was all about art
Editor: Ardis the artist: Easy to remember; not so easy to forget. I read of Ardis Hughes's passing, at 97, in The Record on Jan. 9, 2009. The notice didn't tell us much about the man but then Ardis seemed content in a solitary pursuit -- his art.

Letter: County's bed tax among lowest in U.S.
Editor: It's amusing to see the anguish over the St. Johns County "bed" tax in Sunday's editorial, "TDC should decide now who funds visitor centers."

Letter: City shows deterioration
Editor: I am very disappointed about the state of our downtown area. Upon visiting St. George Street and the Plaza de la Constitucion; my husband and I could not believe how filthy everything was.

Perspective: Panic over Panetta
To hear the furor over the choice of former Clinton White House Chief of Staff Leon Panetta to be the new boss of the Central Intelligence Agency, you'd think he was the bumbling Inspector Clouseau of Pink Panther fame.

Letter: Cut pre-k and save money
Editor: I have a suggestion for cutting costs in our schools: Cut out pre kindergarten. State Sen. Nan Rich says: "You can't replace a year in a child's life in education and development," but is misguided in thinking this year needs to be pre kindergarten.

Perspective: What others say
.. As our legislators contemplate policies to address the big challenges facing the nation and await guidance from the president-elect, it is worth remembering the words of FDR (former president Franklin Delano Roosevelt).

Police reports
The following was compiled from police reports collected from the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office (SJCSO), St. Augustine Police Department (SAPD) and St. Augustine Beach Police Department (SABPD):

Police Report
The following was compiled from police reports collected from the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office (SJCSO) and St. Augustine Police Department (SAPD).

NASCAR drivers get back in groove
DAYTONA BEACH -- Just because NASCAR has banned testing it doesn't mean the wheels have stopped in the sport.

Jaguars continue shakeup in front office
JACKSONVILLE -- The Jacksonville Jaguars promoted Gene Smith to general manager Monday, one of four changes meant to clarify responsibilities in the franchise's personnel department.

NBA: Celtics edge Raptors; Nets win in OT
BOSTON -- Paul Pierce scored nine of his season-high 39 points in overtime and Boston beat Toronto Raptors for the second time in a row, 115-109 Monday night.

Local: Bartram, SAHS win in girls soccer
Three Bartram Trail girls soccer players combined for 10 goals and led the Bears to an 11-0 win over Palatka in the opening round of the St. Johns River Athletic Conference tournament on a soggy Monday night.

College hoops: Louisville tops ND
NORMAN, Okla. -- Blake Griffin racked up his 14th double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds to lead No. 6 Oklahoma to a 78-63 victory over No. 11 Texas on Monday night, snapping a six-game losing streak to the Longhorns.

Eagles hope to follow Phillies' lead
PHILADELPHIA -- The city of champions? New York? Fugetaboutit! Boston? No wicked way! Philadelphia? Yo!

National: FSU's Rolle puts NFL on hold, heads to Oxford
TALLAHASSEE -- Florida State safety Myron Rolle will study at Oxford instead of entering this year's NFL draft. Rolle won a Rhodes scholarship in November and plans to seek a one-year master's degree in medical anthropology, The New York Times reported Monday in an entry on its college football blog.

Ravens ready for Steelers strength
OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Think about all the collisions, bruises and trash talk that occurred during the Baltimore Ravens' rugged playoff game against the Tennessee Titans. Now double it.

Dungy calls it a career, retires from Colts
INDIANAPOLIS -- Tony Dungy has retired after seven years as coach of the Indianapolis Colts, saying this was right moment.

Grand jury looks at Clemens testimony
WASHINGTON -- Nearly a year after Roger Clemens told Congress he did not use performance-enhancing drugs, a federal grand jury is being asked to determine whether he should be indicted on charges of lying under oath.

Who are these Gators?
GAINESVILLE -- The Florida Gators own four of the last six national championships handed out in football and men's basketball.

Local Events

Today on TV
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 7 p.m. ESPN -- Indiana at Ohio St.

Today on TV

Perry, Haas added to WGHOF ballot
Not only did Kenny Perry's three victories last year earn him a spot on the Ryder Cup team, it got him on the PGA Tour ballot for the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Local Watch 2
Six county volleyball players and a county high school coach were among the participants at an international club volleyball tournament that ended last week.

Falcons top rival Jackets in hoops
The final eight minutes felt like eight years for the Menendez girls basketball team, who on Tuesday laid claim to something few girls before them can.

CBB: Meeks scores 54 to lead Kentucky
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Jodie Meeks scored a school-record 54 points to help Kentucky cruise to a 90-72 win over No. 24 Tennessee on Tuesday night.

Local Watch
Two county golfers finished in the middle of the field at the Florida Junior Tour's (FJT) event at Brooksville Country Club in Brooksville on Monday. St. Augustine resident Thomas Stewart had back-to-back rounds of 75 and finished with a 6-over 150 and Ponte Vedra Beach resident John McManamon (78-76) had a 10-over 154. The winner was at 136. ...

NHL: Oilers win
WASHINGTON -- Erik Cole had three goals, Gilbert Brule added a goal and an assist, and the Edmonton Oilers beat Washington 5-2 Tuesday night, handing the Capitals their third consecutive loss.

Final Try, First Try
NEW YORK -- Rickey Henderson sped his way into the Hall of Fame on the first ballot Monday, and Jim Rice made it in on his 15th and final try.

National: Former Padres manager Gomez dies
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Preston Gomez, who managed the expansion San Diego Padres and later guided the Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs during a six-decade career in baseball, died Tuesday. He was 85.

Shoulder surgery goes well for Tebow
GAINESVILLE -- Florida quarterback Tim Tebow had surgery on his right shoulder Monday and was expected to be ready for spring practice in April.

Football: Pioli leaves Pats for Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Scott Pioli, who helped build and lead a dynasty in New England, is now in charge of a Kansas City franchise which hasn't won a playoff game in 14 years. The 43-year-old Pioli will be introduced on Wednesday as Chiefs general manager, replacing Carl Peterson.

Tomlin leaves his mark
PITTSBURGH -- The message is delivered differently, and with no spittle accompanying it. Mike Tomlin took over Bill Cowher's team two years ago next week, yet he never promised to be just like Bill.

Local: Creekside tops Nease in boys hoops
Creekside ran out to a 14-4 lead after one quarter and hung on for a 45-41 victory over the Nease boys basketball team Tuesday night.

Local events
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13 BOYS BASKETBALL: Creekside at Nease, 7:30 p.m.; Englewood at Bartram Trail, 7:30 p.m.; St. Joseph at Arlington Country Day, 8 p.m.

Local Watch
Flagler College men's basketball coach Bo Clark will be the guest speaker at Thursday's weekly meeting of the St. Augustine St. Johns County Sports Club. The club meets at noon at the New Century Buffet. ...

The Rant
I once heard a joke about the proliferation of Starbucks, where a guy goes into the bathroom of a Starbucks and there's another Starbucks in there. It reminds me of ESPN. I love the fact that they show a ton of games, but their news coverage often makes me batty.

Dungy a genius in sports, life
There are a million reasons to be sad that Tony Dungy is retiring. No. 5,824 hit me as I perused message boards following Monday's announcement.

Spanish royalty to visit Pensacola
PENSACOLA (AP) -- King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain plan to visit Pensacola next month to help the city mark its 450th birthday.

State Farm increase denied again
TALLAHASSEE -- The state insurance commissioner Monday again denied State Farm Florida's proposed average 47.1 percent rate increase for homeowner coverage against hurricanes and other property losses.

U.S. Sugar deal could mean water tax hike
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A declining economy could leave state officials facing a politically dicey decision in the $1.34 billion deal with U.S. Sugar Corp. -- either raise taxes or walk away from the largest public land buy in Florida history.

Teacher pay, roads among stimulus ideas
Merit pay for teachers, road and school construction and business development grants are some of the ideas being floated as Florida begins preparing its wish list for an anticipated federal economic stimulus package.

Crist may veto items from plan
TALLAHASSEE -- Gov. Charlie Crist said Tuesday he may veto some items from a budget deficit-elimination package that lawmakers are set to vote on today.

Israeli troops enter Gaza suburbs
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip -- Israeli troops advanced into Gaza suburbs for the first time early Tuesday, residents said, hours after Prime Minister Ehud Olmert warned Islamic militants of an "iron fist" unless they agree to Israel's terms to end the fighting.

World Report
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip -- Terrified residents ran for cover Tuesday in a densely populated neighborhood of Gaza City as Israeli troops backed by tanks thrust deeper into the city and sought Hamas fighters in alleyways and cellars.

World report
Russia to restart gas pumps to Europe KIEV, Ukraine -- Russia's state gas monopoly has promised to resume shipping Europe-bound gas through Ukraine on this morning, nearly a week after it shut off the taps and forced countless Europeans to huddle cold and resentful in freezing homes. However, a spokesman for the Gazprom monopoly indicated lingering problems could still prolong the crisis.

New Web site in Japan maps out smells
TOKYO (AP) -- Japanese are taking their noses global with a Web site that describes different odors around the world and pinpoints where they can be found on a map.

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