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Was Matanzas Massacre Justified?One in a series of historic features as St. Augustine prepares for

its 450th Anniversary in 2015.Spanish Ambassador Francisco de Alava listed five

reasons why St. Augustine Founder Pedro Menendezwas justified in putting hundreds of French soldiers todeath at Matanzas Inlet after capturing the French FortCaroline in September, 1565. Sister M. Adele FrancisGorman, O.S.F., historian for the Sisters of St. Francisof Philadelphia, examined the arguments.

Alava argued there was not enough food for bothFrench and Spanish in Florida; the French were notregular soldiers, therefore they met pirates’ deaths;they were preaching evil doctrines to the natives; theyoutnumbered the Spanish, therefore, it was a matter ofsurvival, and, there were not enough ships to sendthem home.

Sister Gorman’s research found there was food suf-ficient to last, with rationing, until January 1566, andMenendez had already sent to Spain for more supplies.In addition, supplies brought to Fort Caroline were stillin the fort until Menendez ordered its burning.

The piracy argument could be valid, as well as theintruders preaching evil doctrines. Prime goals ofMenendez’ mission were to drive the protestant Frenchfrom land claimed by Spain, and instruct the natives inCatholicism.

There were 500 French survivors, including about440 men. Menendez had approximately 200 men tocare for twice as many French captives. Menendezclaimed that he had not enough ships to send all theFrench prisoners back to their country. But placing afull load of French on one captured French ship wouldhave diminished the unevenness in ratio.

It is almost impossible to find an unbiased recount-

ing by eyewitnesses, Sister Gorman concludes. Herresearch found “a number of discrepancies whichmight easily alter what appear to be valid conclu-sions.”

Historic highlights are featured in The St. Augustine Report,a free weekly e-newsletter on current affairs by former Mayor

George Gardner. To subscribe to the Report, or to order a set of12 briefs he’s written on famous people and events

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Government House and Lightner Museum. Join Mayor, Joe Boles, Holiday Lighting Gala. The fun begins

with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at the Government House at5:30pm. At 6:30 p.m., from the King’s Balcony, the Mayor willwelcome the crowds in the Plaza de la Constitution, for theNights of Lights Lighting Ceremony. Following the LightingCeremony, the Mayor and Gala participants will be led by a 1740Color Guard to the Courtyard of the historic Lightner Museum,located at 78 King Street, for dinner catered by Casa MonicaHotel, dancing to the music of The Committee and a silent auc-tion.

All proceeds benefit the St. Francis House Building Fund. Sat, Nov 20th, 5:30pm - 10pm Cost: $150.00 per person

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Winter Wonderland At St. Augustine AmphitheatreSt. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A S.

Wnter Wonderland features a real ice skating rink, ice slide,Elf Express train rides, The Elf Village, sleigh rides and SNOW!There are even scheduled visits from Santa. Nov 19 - Dec 17; Mon - Thur, 4pm - 10 pm; Fri, 4pm - 11pm;

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Nights Of Lights CelebrationDowntown St. Augustine

St. Augustine’s Annual “Nights of Lights” provides one of theSoutheast’s most memorable holiday events. This inspiring dis-play of light is based on the tradition of the town’s originalSpanish colonists who placed a white candle in their windows tobrighten the nights during the Christmas holidays.Sat, Nov 20th, - Mon, Jan 31st; Nightly cost: Freewww.NightsofLights.com 904.825.1004

Holly Jolly Holiday Trolley10 Castillo Drive, Tours depart from the North Side of the St.

Augustine Visitors Informaiton Center Trolley Pick-up Explore St. Augustine’s famous Night of Lights in the cozy

comfort aboard the Holly Jolly Trolleys. Guests will delight at thefestive wonderland of the historic area glittering with over 2 mil-lion lights. Caroling, hot cider, homemade cookies and compli-mentary magical viewing glasses, handcrafted by Santa’s elvesadd to the magic of your evening. Sun, Nov 21st, - Mon, Jan 31stTours run continuously between 6pm and 8pm

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Explore the beautiful Villa Zorayda, decorated for the Holidayseason, featuring a live Christmas tree in the “Court of Lions”,decorated in the Villa’s traditional Red and Gold Colors and abeautiful crèche nativity scene that that has been a Villa traditionsince the 1930s. Reservations Recommended Fri, Nov 26th - Sat, Nov 27th 6:30pm

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Colonial Weapon Found AmongShipwreck ArtifactsContributed by Beau Phillips

Excitement filled the room at the Flagler HospitalImaging Center when the Lighthouse ArchaeologicalMaritime Program visited after hours for a sneak peakat items they excavated from a recently discovered18th century shipwreck. The celebration was palpablewhen the center’s CAT scanner revealed a flintlockpistol.

Twenty-five items were scanned with the hospitalsGE Lightspeed 16-slice CAT scanner, including thestony concretion that revealed the pistol.

Chuck Meide, Lighthouse Archaeological Directorexplains, “underthe sea, a concre-tion is most oftena concrete-likemass that formsaround metal arti-facts as they beginto rust.” By peer-ing inside the con-cretion and virtually extracting an artifact from itsaccumulated exoskeleton, conservators can determinethe best approach to avoid damaging the piece and theinformation it holds.

According to Meide, imaging the artifacts is a nec-essary part of the process. “Flagler Hospital’s help isvital,” Meide explained; “we know they can’t do thisvery often or for everyone but we are very thankful. Itis incredibly important that we are able to formulate aplan before removing these pieces from their stonyconcretions.” Kathy Fleming, the First Light MaritimeSociety’s Executive Director echoed that appreciation,“the Board of Trustees and the senior staff at the muse-um and archaeology program are eternally grateful toFlagler Hospital for their spirit of community. Thesesmall, hidden artifacts tell our area’s story and histo-ry.”

To find out more about the First Light Maritime Society visitwww.firstlightmaritime.org or call the St. Augustine Lighthouse

& Museum at (904) 829-0745.

Lawyers Dominate City CommissionSt. Augustine's five-member City Commission will

have three lawyers, following Bill Leary's election tofill the seat being vacated by Don Crichlow. He’ll joinMayor Joe Boles, who won a third term Election Day,and Commissioner Leanna Freeman – both lawyers.

Leary, a graduate of Florida State University'sCollege of Law, is retired from government offices inWashington and Tallahassee, and has served on thecity's Planning and Zoning Board. He and Boles wll beinstalled at the commission’s reorganization meetingDecember 6.

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Santa’s Big Red Christmas TrainAnd Holiday Village

Corner of 3 Cordova and Orange StreetsSightseeing Train Station

Enjoy St Augustine’s beautiful Nights of Lights Celebrationfrom Santa’s big red Christmas train! Tickets include FREEadmission to a family holiday movie at the San Marco theater,refreshments and a free visit to Santa’s Village at 3 CordovaStreet. Train does not operate on December 24, 25 and 31. Fri, Nov 26th - Sun, Jan 2nd; Sun - Thurs 6pm - 8pm; Fri - Sat 6pm - 9pm

Cost: Under 2 Free;Children 2-12 $3;Adults $7 www.redtrains.com 904.829.6545 Call to Verify Availaibilty

Fall Arts & Crafts FestivalFrancis Field

Behind the St. Augustine Downtown Historic Parking FacilitySee art created from lace to limestone and crayons to crystal.

Enjoy unplugged entertainment, artists at work, and the Kids ArtZone.Sat, Nov 27th - Sun, Nov 28th, 10am - 5pm Cost: $1www.staaa.org 904.824.2310

Uptown Saturday NightSan Marco Ave between Ripley’s Believe It or Not

and Mission of Nombre de Dios Uptown San Marco Shopping District, St. Augustine host

artists, book signings, live music, refreshments and other eventscontribute to the party-like atmosphere.Sat, Nov 27th, 5pm - 9pm Cost: Free

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“Til Death Do Us Part.”Flagler College Auditorium, located at 14 Granada Street.

Flagler College Department of Theatre Arts presents sevenshows presented by graduating seniors. Students must direct, pro-duce, cast, costume, design and build a set for a series of one actplays. The unifying themes of all seven plays are bound in thewebs of love, marriage, and death. The seven shows that will takeplace this semester will be divided into two nights. There with arethree one act plays on Dec 1 & Dec 3, and four acts on Dec 2 &Dec 4. Wed, Dec 1st - Sat, Dec 4th, 7pm Cost: $6/2 nightswww.Flagler.edu/theatre 904.826.8600

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Los Presidiales De San Agustín At Fort Mose15 Fort Mose Trail (Fort Mose Historic State Park)

Experience an 18th-century historical interpretation of the firstlegally sanctioned free black settlement in the continental U.S. Sat, Nov 27th, 10am - 2pm Cost: $4/Vehicle $2 for Ped & Bicycleswww.floridastateparks.org/fortmose 904.823.2232

Luminary Night At The St. Augustine Lighthouse81 Lighthouse Avenue (St. Augustine Light House Museum)See the lights of St. Augustine from the top of the tower!

Bring the kids, enjoy holiday music, cider, and even take time outto visit Santa.Wed, Dec 1st, 6pm - 9pm Cost: Freewww.staugustinelighthouse.com 904.829.0745

An Evening Of British Isle MusicSt. George Street, Spanish Quarter

Experience what night-time entertainment was like during St.Augustine’s British occupation at St. Augustine's Spanish QuarterMuseum on St. George Street behind the Taberna Cafe.Entertainment will be provided by Ken Bloom, The Bilge Rats &more! Fri, Dec 3rd, 8pm Cost: Free www.britishnightwatch.org 904.819.2629

British Encampment And Grand IlluminationSaint George Street & The Plaza

Experience what St. Augustine was during the British occupa-tion of the old city from 1763 to 1784. The British encampmentwill be located at St. Augustine’s Spanish Quarter on St. GeorgeStreet. Open 9 AM to dusk, visitors can listen to Fife and DrumCorps, meet British Soldiers, and see a Musket Competition at 3p.m. at the Castillo de San Marcos. The Grand Illumination of theBritish Night Watch Parade begins at Government House on thePlaza at 8 p.m. This ceremony is an impressive pageant of colorand light that reflects the customs of the 18th Century Britishwhen they occupied the city. At 7:30 PM everyone can purchaselighted candle as they follow the torchlight parade from theGovernment House around the Old City and back to the Plaza tohear the British Governor’s holiday proclamation. Soldiers firetheir muskets in a Volley of Joy to salute the season! For thegrand finale residents and visitors sing Christmas carols in thePlaza . Encampment open 9am to DuskSat, Dec 4th, 7:30 p.m. Cost: Freewww.britishnightwatch.org 904.819.2629

Festival Of TreesConvention Center - World Golf Village (I-95 exit 323)

See more than 60 beautiful Christmas trees decorated by localbusinesses and organizations – vote for your favorite or bid for itin a silent auction. All proceeds benefit the Empty Stocking Fundor United Way. Fri, Dec 3rd - Sun, Dec 12th 904.940.4015

Art Galleries of St Augustinepresents First Friday Artwalk

Self-guided walking tour of numerous art galleries, FREEArtwalk Tour Trains! Fri, Dec 3rd, 5pm - 9pm Cost: Freewww.artgalleriesofstaugustine.com 904.829.0065

Santa’s Family Fun Holiday Village3 Cordova Street, St. Augustine Sightseeing Trains Office Visit Santa’s Village and Toy Workshop for holiday family

fun in St. Augustine. Children will get to visit Santa’s workshopto make his / her own ornament, enjoy holiday treats and visitwith the jolly old elf himself Santa! Fun for kids of all ages. Fri, Dec 3rd - Sat, Dec 4th, 6pm - 9 pm Cost:$3 ww.redtrains.com 904.829.6545

56th Annual St. Augustine Christmas ParadeAvenida Menendez and King St.

The 56th Annual Christmas Parade has grown to be one of thelargest parades in north Florida and includes floats, marchingbands cars, horses, and the arrival of Santa. The parade will startpromptly at 10 am by the Mission of Nombre de Dios; continuethrough the downtown streets of historic St. Augustine and endbehind the Visitors Center on Castillo Dr. Sat, Dec 4th, 10am Cost:Free

904.824.4997Holiday Tea Party At Washington Oaks

Bring the children to Washington Oaks Gardens for a HolidayTea Party with Mrs. Claus. Activities include sharing a Christmaswish list; having a souvenir photograph taken with Mrs. Claus;making a Reindeer sandwich for the tea party; storytelling; and,doing arts and crafts. Sat, Dec 4th, 10am - 1:30 pm Cost: $20 per child.

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Grab your friends and family for a bona fide treas-ure hunt along the waters of the Matanzas river and beready to haul aboard some real booty!

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In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the Staff of the BlackRaven says “Thank You,” to all the people who havemade the last year of fun possible. We have enjoyedhosting and entertaining many events and gatherings.From weddings, corporate parties and birthday parties,to private treasure hunts, and our 21 club, we haveenjoyed them all. We appreciate your business andlook forward to serving the Saint Augustine area forthe next year, and for years to come.

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St. Augustine Community Concert OrchestraWith Chorus Holiday Concert

75 King Street, Lightner MuseumSt. Augustine Community Orchestra features guest Chorus

offers holiday season classics with guest chorus amongst the his-torical and artistic beauty of the Lightner Museum. Sat, Dec 4th, 8pm Cost: $10 Adults & Children Freewww.staugustineorchestra.com 904.825.1766

Surf IlluminationSt. Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion

Light up your evenings when the Surf Illumination comple-ments the seasonal lighting of A1A Beach Boulevard. The eventincludes the ceremonial lighting of the seasonal tree by the Mayor.Food and beverages are offered by local restaurants and manylocal arts and crafts vendors provide convenient shopping for theholiday season. Santa, musical performers and traditional carolersmake it fun for all. Sat, Dec 4th, 7pm Cost:Freewww.thecivicassociation.com 904.347.8007

42nd Annual Garden Club Christmas Tour of HomesAlong the Bayfront, on Marine, Tremerton and St. George

Streets and at the Trinity Episcopal Church Hall. Enjoy the St. Augustine Garden Club’s annual tour that show-

cases eight private homes, some dating from the 1700’s. Thesebeautiful decorated historic Florida style homes, welcome you toenjoy a taste of nostalgia in the colorful floral decorations and flo-ral arrangements. Sun, Dec 5th, Noon - 5pm Cost: $25www.gardenclubofstaugustine.org 904.826.0024

G.I. Holiday Jukebox at Limelight Theatre Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Avenue

Set during World War II at Christmastime, four fictitiousHollywood stars put together a string of 1940s hits to entertain theboys at the front. Fri, Dec 10th - Sun, Jan 9th Tue-Sat 7:30pm & Sun 2pm Cost: $25www.limelight-theatre.org 904.825.1164

Annual Christmas ConcertMagnificent Cathedral Basilica, 38 Cathedral Place

Downtown St. AugustineCome listen to the St. Augustine Community Chorus. Advance

tickets at $15 each may be ordered by going to the website at toobtain the order form. Sat. Dec 11th, 8pm & Sun Dec 12th, 2pm Cost: $20

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Golf Humor“Look,” the golfer screamed at his caddy, “If you

don’t keep your big mouth shut, you’ll drive me out ofmy mind.”

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17th Annual Holiday Tour of Bed & Breakfast InnsDowntown Area

Tour St. Augustine's historic Bed and Breakfast Inns, all deco-rated in Holiday finery. In addition to being able to enjoy eachInn's dazzling Christmas season displays, tour participants will beable to enjoy taste treats throughout the Holiday Tour: Each Innunites with one of St. Augustine's leading restaurants and confec-tioners, who serve complimentary samples.

Hours: 2 to 5 pm each day Sat, Dec. 11 – Sunday, Dec. 12, 1pm-5pm Cost:$35http://www.staugustineinns.com

Handel’s Messiah And Other Seasonal Music38 Cathedral Place Cathedral Basilica & Along St. Augustine's

Plaza de la Constitucion Enjoy the multitude of talent that the St. Augustine

Community Choir presents in their annual performance ofexcerpts from Handel’s Messiahs elections and other seasonalmusic. The concerts will be conducted by Ted Mathews. Sat, Dec 11th, 8pm; Sun, Dec 12th, 2pm Cost:$20/$5 12 & Under www.StAugustineCommunityChorus.org

Holiday Sunset-Full Moon RivercruiseCap's on the Water, 4325 Myrtle Street

located off A1A approximately 5 miles northEnjoy an amazing sunset on the Intracoastal Waterway while

cruising aboard an old fishing boat. And, the cruise will be part ofthe St. Augustine Regatta of Lights. This adult-only cruise. Sat. Dec 11th, 7pm Sharp Cost: $10 www.capsonthewater.com 904.819.8190

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(From the St Augustine Report - see our ad on page 8)Living History Day at Fort Matanzas

A1A approximately 15 miles south of St. AugustineSoldiers re-enact cannon and/or musket firing along with daily

life at this Spanish outpost when the 18th century Spanish fortthat guarded the southern approach to St. Augustine. Sat, Dec 11th, 10:30am - 3:30pm Cost: Freewww.nps.gov/foma 904.471.0116

Regatta Of Lights Matanzas Bay and the bayfront, Avenida Menendez

Regale your eyes with a holiday parade of boats from 15 to 85feet in length sailboats, trawlers, shrimp boats, and many othervessels all-a-glitter with brilliant lighted displays ranging frompatriotic to whimsical. Awards will be made for the best theme,most colorful, best in class, and best overall. Beginning at 6 pm,the boats will light up Matanzas Bay between the Bridge of Lionsand Castillo de San Marcos. Sat, Dec 11th, 6pm Cost: Freewww.sayc2000.com 904.824.9725

Paws at the PierBenefiting canine companions for independence

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Wonton Squash RavioliIngredients:

¼ cup hazelnuts½ cup butternut, kabocha, banana or other winter squash

puree, canned or homemade¼ cup lowfat ricotta cheese¼ tsp The Spice and Tea

Exchange Pepper¼ tsp The Spice and Tea

Exchange SaltDash of The Spice and Tea Exchange Nutmeg¼ tsp The Spice and Tea Exchange Sage24 (3"x3") wonton skins, thawed if necessaryCornmeal3 Tbsp butterThe Spice and Tea Exchange ParsleyFreshly grated parmesan cheese

To Prepare:Preheat oven to 350.Toast nuts 10 minutes, cool, chop fine and set aside. In medium bowl combine squash puree, ricotta, pepper,

salt, nutmeg and sage. Drop rounded tsp of squash mix onto 4 wonton skins. Lightly moisten 2 wonton edges with water, fold into a

triangle and seal. Repeat with rest of wontons and filling. Layer between wax paper sprinkled with cornmeal. Boil lightly-salted water in large pot. Cook ravioli 12 at a time for 3 min or until transparent. Carefully lift from water and drain. While ravioli cook, heat 1 Tbsp butter in skillet. Add drained ravioli and saute for 2-3 min, repeat with rest

of ravioli, placing on a warmed plate. Heat rest of butter, add nuts and heat briefly. Sprinkle nuts, parsley and parmesan on ravioli and

serve.Remove to a plate, and add lemon juice, saltand pepper to the sauce as needed.

Spoon sauce over meat, garnish with chives or parsley,and serve.

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