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Suns Drop Fifth Straight, Mudcats Win Fifth Straight PDF Print E-mail
Written by J.P. Shadrick   
Tuesday, 29 July 2008 22:39
ZEBULON, N.C. – After trading three-run first innings, the Carolina Mudcats (60-48, 22-16) scored single runs in the third, fourth and fifth innings for a 6-3 victory over the Jacksonville Suns (48-60, 15-23) in front of 2,783 Tuesday night at Five County Stadium.

The loss was the fifth straight for Jacksonville, while the Suns have lost six of their last seven contests. Carolina leads the season series against Jacksonville 18-9.

Carolina starter Tim Corcoran (3-1) picked up the win, allowing three runs, two earned, and eight hits over five innings. The three runs came in the top of the first inning as an Ivan DeJesus, Jr. double and Juan Gonzalez single plated runs. Carolina leftfielder John Raynor committed a fielding error, allowing the unearned run.

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Gator Great Returns to Jacksonville with New Mission PDF Print E-mail
Written by Terry Arthur   
Thursday, 08 May 2008 10:04
The last time Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel was at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium as a Gator, he completed 16 of 23 passes and threw four touchdowns all before halftime during the 1996 annual Florida-Georgia football game.

Wuerffel is returning to Jacksonville in hopes of scoring another touchdown at the same location on May 15 for his non-profit organization, Desire Street Ministries.

Wuerffel, who led the Florida Gators to their first national championship that same year, will be the keynote speaker at a luncheon at the stadium’s Touchdown Club to raise awareness for Desire Street Ministries.

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SUBARU BASCA Golf Classic Raises $17,000 PDF Print E-mail
Written by Terry Arthur   
Thursday, 08 May 2008 09:44

basca.gif(Pictured) Ron Dill, Tournament Chairman, second from right, presents a $17,000 check to John Cone, Executive Director of BASCA, INC, second from left. Also shown is Bill Taylor, far left, and Bob Holliday, far right. Bill and Bob served on the Tournament Executive Committee.

The Third Annual SUBARU BASCA Golf Classic was recently held at the Eagle Harbor Golf Club.  “This is the first year of having SUBARU as the Title Sponsor and reflects their high level of involvement and support within the community,” said Ron Dill, Tournament Chairman.  The event was a huge success for the BASCA organization of Orange Park and was the largest tournament ever held at the Eagle Harbor Golf Club.  It was attended by 144 golfers, including numerous sponsors.  The proceeds this year will go towards the purchase of a much-needed handicapped accessible passenger van that will be used for work and activity transportation.  “The Friends of BASCA are extremely pleased with the overwhelming support from sponsors, participants, and volunteers to made this event a success.  Without participants, we wouldn’t be able to have a tournament; without sponsors, we wouldn’t be able to reach our financial goal; and without volunteers, we wouldn’t have great prizes or an organized event,” said Ron.

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FIRST COAST NEWS FIELD TRIP PDF Print E-mail
Written by Terry Arthur   
Thursday, 08 May 2008 09:53

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THE WFIE NEWS TEAM FROM FLEMING ISLAND ELEMENTARY RECENTLY VISITED FIRST COAST NEWS STUDIO.  PAUL BULLUCK, A PROMOTIONS PRODUCER, CONDUCTED A SPECIAL BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR OF THE STATION.  AFTER VIEWING A LIVE NOON BROADCAST, STUDENTS WERE TREATED TO AN AUTOGRAPH AND PICTURE TAKING SESSION WITH ANCHOR, ANGELA SPEARS AND METEOROLOGIST, STEVE SMITH.

 
Second Annual Dinner Auction to benefit FIE PDF Print E-mail
Written by Terry Arthur   
Monday, 05 May 2008 09:55

On Saturday, April 12, 2008 the PFA of Fleming Island Elementary
School hosted its second-annual Dinner Auction. The theme of this
year's event was “Let the Games Begin,” in honor of the upcoming
2008 Olympics and was held at Thrasher-Horne Conference Center. It
was also fitting to incorporate the “passing of the torch” as our
school has welcomed a new principal, Ms. Sandy Mead.

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