A Train to Bergen and a Ship
By Brian Nelson The Train The second leg of Tracing the Vikings, still part of our “Oslo Extension”, took us by train out of the capital through Norway’s picturesque forested interior, winding up in the…
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“Thar she blew”!
Quite a weekend, weather wise! Not sure if it met the technical definition, but it sure seemed like a good ole’ “nor’easter”. A couple of homeowners send in their photos – thank you! The editor…
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The Marsh Experiencing High Tidal Levels
The Marsh The Morning The National Weather Service (NWS) warns of very high tides and potential flooding throughout the weekend. “Tidal levels along the Atlantic Coast will reach 1.5 to 2.5 feet above MHHW (above…
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Some Local SJC Candidates Explain Why They Are Running
By Brian Nelson Paula Skinner is Marsh Creek’s representative on the St. Johns County Civic Roundtable. She asked the Spoonbill Courier to publicize this interesting civic initiative that offers St. Johns County residents the chance…
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Bylaw Change Rebuttal
By Brent Burkey, Chair of the Ad Hoc Election Committee Editor’s Note: Mr. Burkey is offering new factual information not part of our original 90 minute interview nor in the Board’s explanatory communication to the…
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March Creek HOA Bylaw Changes – An Explainer
By Brian Nelson The Marsh Creek Board of Directors, under the leadership of the president, Barbara O’Conner, has proposed sweeping changes to the Marsh Creek Homeowners’ Association Bylaws. The revisions, the first in 13 years,…
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ARB Meeting 3:00pm Thursday
The Marsh Creek Architectural Review Board will conduct its next regular meeting on September 17, 2020 via video teleconference. The agenda for this meeting is on the Marsh Creek website at www.marshcreekhoa.com in the Members Only section. Click on Document…
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Tracing the Vikings – Oslo
By Brian Nelson I had really never fancied taking a cruise. Reports of near hand-to-hand combat for a spot in the buffet line was not – shall I say it? – appetizing. Instead, my North…
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Letters from Readers
Gate Car Wash and Fisher Island I have a petition … (regarding) the new Gates gas station to be built at the entrance to our SAVED Fish Island. I am sure you know about Fish…
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Labor Day Closings: SJC and Covid Testing
St. Johns County Labor Day Holiday Hours All departments of the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners, St. Johns County Administrative offices, library branches, the Supervisor of Elections’ Office, the Property Appraiser’s Office, the…
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Labor Day Weekend Beach Update
St. Johns County Labor Day Weekend Beach Update The Labor Day holiday weekend is one of the busiest times on St. Johns County’s beaches. St. Johns County lifeguards, St. Johns County Sheriff’s deputies, and St….
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NOTICE: ARB MEETING 3pm THURSDAY
The Marsh Creek Architectural Review Board will conduct its next regular meeting at 3pm THIS THURSDAY September 3, 2020 via video teleconference. The agenda for this meeting is on the Marsh Creek website (click here)…
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2021 Marsh Creek Directory
Marsh Creek resident, and briefly retired real estate agent, Peggy Gachet, is offering to print a new 2021 edition of the handy Marsh Creek Directory. Those interested will need to OPT-IN by sharing as much…
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Recycle Pickup WEDNESDAY
Wondering why your blue recycle bin sits untouched at the end of your driveway? Advanced Disposal – St. Johns County reports a waste management “hat trick” – a surprising single-day, triple-truck-breakdown Monday, that badly impacted…
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WHO IS WATCHING WHAT? TWO PICKS AND A PAN – Movie Reviews in the Time of Corona
By Brenda Fenech-Soler (08/24/20) Send a review of your top 3 movies or TV series to spoonbill@mindspring.com PICKS: 7500: This 2019 action-thriller stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and as I’ve been fan of his since his “Third…
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MELT IN YOUR MOUTH BBQ RIBS (Oven Style)
From Brenda Fenech-Soler’s Kitchen Ingredients: These ribs are tender and moist, and slide right off the bone. You can use baby back ribs or St. Louis style ribs for this recipe, which is made in…
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