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NOVEMBER 2022, VOL. 15, ISSUE 11
RALLYING FOR THE RED SHIELD LODGE Major Keath Biggers congratulated Peter Blumeyer after he pledged a winning bid during the live auction at the Red Shield Ball to benefit the Salvation Army’s programs. SEE MORE ON PAGE 27
Darnell Smith with Linda Salem, Alex Ackerman, Monica Kim, Loriell Grossling, Paola Parra Harris and Ryan Ali
Sulzbacher’s Transformations back in action
VETERANS DAY NOVEMBER 11
The nonprofit’s annual celebration was back in person and on the move to honor ‘New Beginnings’. The stories told of lives changed by the mission, donor generosity and a 25-plus year track record of helping those in need find housing, healthcare and hope is enjoyed by patrons in attendance each year.
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Need to know: Election Day 2022
Memorial Park, created as a place of honor for those who served and died in World War I – the Great War Visit the park this month to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.
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Patrons Gardner Davis and Elizabeth Bowen joined Michael and Barbara Bredehoeft for the amazing Night Under the Stars gala in support of those raising awareness and funding for research related to Juvenile Diabetes. SEE MORE ON PAGE 26
Artificial reefs making way to local coastlines BY JOEL ADDINGTON
Resident Community News
More artificial reefs are coming to the coast of Jacksonville as the underwater attractions for fish, coral and other sea life have the potential to feed seafood lovers and the local economy alike. Erin Johnson of the North Florida Marine Association said the organization donated some $2,500 last August to create an artificial reef in conjunction with other organizations like Jacksonville Marine Charities, the nonprofit behind the Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament. SEE MORE ON PAGE 8
Voters in Duval County have already begun visiting early voting sites throughout the county to cast their ballots for the 2022 General Election, which will take place on Nov. 8. Early voting will continue until Nov. 6 at the 20 early voting locations across Duval County; the Duval County Supervisor of Elections website notes, “Anyone registered to vote in the State of Florida and living in Duval County may vote at any early voting site during early voting.” These sites are open Monday thru Sunday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. A full list of these early voting sites and their current wait times is available at https://www.duvalelections.gov/ General-Information/Learn-About-Elections/About-Early-Voting. On Election Day — Nov. 8 — voters are required to visit their designated polling locations to vote. To find these specific locations, voters can check their registration cards or enter their addresses at https://www.duvalelections. com/Voter-Information/Precinct-Finder#where. Polls will remain open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. that day. The General Election ballot this year includes: United States Senator, Congress Representatives for District 4, Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Chief Financial Officer, Commissioner of Agriculture, State Senator for District 4, State Representative for District 15, Sheriff, Jacksonville City Council Special General Election for District 7, Justice of the Supreme Court, District Court of Appeal, Soil and Water Conservation District Group 3 and Group 5. Three amendments are up for vote as well: “Limitation on the Assessment of Real Property Used for Residential Purposes” (No.1 Constitution Amendment Article VII, Section 4; Article XII, Section 42), “Abolishing the Constitution Revision Commission” (No. 2 Constitutional Amendment, Article II, Section 5; Article XI, Sections 2 and 5) and “Additional Homestead Property Tax Exemption for Specified Critical Public Services Workforce” (No. 3 Constitutional Amendment Article VII, Section 6; Article XII). Those in need of sample ballots can obtain one by visiting duvalelections. com and selecting “Sample Ballots” on the main page. Sample ballots also have a full list of early voting sites and other critical information surrounding when, where and how to cast your vote.
Throughout the months of November and December, we will be donating a portion of our heartworm and flea 1ST PLACE WINS $150 | 2NDprevention PLACE WINS $100 | 3RD PLACE $50 proceeds toWINS a local nonprofit, Ayla’s Acres!
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To learn more, visit https://ayslasacres.org