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Mission Museum Dedication SetA museum at the Mission of Nombre de Dios will

be dedicated September 4 during Founder’s Day cere-monies for the 445th anniversary of St. Augustine’sfounding. The ceremony will include a formal proces-sion to move the casket of Founder Pedro Menendezfrom a special room at the Mission’s gift shop to themuseum. The casket was given to the city in 1924,when the founder’s remains were moved to a church inSantander, Spain. Major funding for the museum camefrom the Robert and JoAnn Crisp Ellert Foundation.

The former Florida East Coast rail station on US 1at San Marco Avenue will be presented as the St.Augustine station in a bid for federal funding forAmtrak passenger rail service along the east coastfrom Jacksonville to Miami. Of three potential loca-tions in the city, this site is most “shovel-ready” – afunding requirement.

St. Augustine is looking to a greener future, withCity Commission approval of plans for cardboardrecycling in the city’s businesses, recycling bins in thehistoric district, and even biodegradable plastic waterbottles labeled for the city’s 450th anniversary.

Capri Lighting has stepped up to install undercar-riage lighting of the Bridge of Lions in what CityManager John Regan calls, “our first strategic partnerfor the 450th. This is a significant investment forCapri,” Regan said. “That’s about a $400,000 project.”

An estimated $679,000 in pedestrian improvementsalong our bayfront at the Castillo de San Marcos isplanned, including pedestrian signage and crosswalks,traffic signal equipment, turn lanes, lighting, a trolleyshelter, sidewalks and multi-use paths. The fundingwill come from a $1 million federal appropriationsecured by Congressman John Mica.

St.Augustine highlights are drawn from The St. AugustineReport, a free weekly e-newsletter prepared by former MayorGeorge Gardner. To subscribe or review issues of the Report,

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Marriage Requires Team WorkA couple was having some trouble, so they did the

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Another Piratical WeddingThe moment the Pirate

Ship Black Raven left herslip, it seemed as if the sto-rybook wedding Eve andDan had expected wasgoing under. The heavensopened and let forth a typi-cal Florida afternoon stormcomplete with lighteningand thunder, driving rainand foreboding skies. Butstill the Black Raven setsail with the steady handsof her captain keeping thegalleon out of the worst ofthe weather.

And then, as if some power had noticed the loveemanating from the two, the clouds rolled back and thesun came out. Blue skies and beautiful sun shonedown on the drenched decks, drying them in recordtime. Eve and Dan were beckoned to the forecastlewhere Oly Mackerel was waiting for them. The twohad decided to wed aboard the fine ship, and not eventhe weather could stop that passion. With a small con-tingent of family watching, vows were said with love,and rings were exchanged with devotion. The guestsaboard shouted their approval and the two lovebirdswere given a piratical salute with saber and cutlass atthe ready.

While the Black Raven sailed home, the newlywedded couple was entertained with songs and jokes.The beautiful afternoon was a sure sign that their lifetogether would only be blessed with good tidings. Tothat, the crew of the Black Raven wish nothing but thebest to Eve and Dan McKay, grateful they allowed usthe privilege and honor of hosting their wedding forthem.

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Calendar of EventsWalk For Our Troops

US 1 South across from Wildwood DriveJoin an old-fashioned parade featuring marching troops,

bands, civilians, vets on motorcycles and a good old-fashionedBBQ with hamburgers, hot dogs and apple pie. There will be amilitary helicopter and Hummer at the Riverview, Classic Cars,Cheerleaders, singers, Girl Scouts, and so much more. TheShores Homeowner’s Association. will open up their huge pool,the fishing pier, the playground and they are supplying a bouncyhouse and dunk tank.

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The spectacular fireworks burst above the ancient Castillo deSan Marcos and reflect in the waters of Matanzas Bay. The 20-minute show includes a stirring soundtrack of great patrioticmusic.

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The Battle of Bloody MoseOne in a series of historic features as St. Augustine prepares for

its 450th Anniversary in 2015.Predawn, June 26, 1740, both the wisdom of

Spanish Governor Manuel Montiano in establishingthis northern outpost and refuge for escaped slaves,and their fighting will against the hated British, wouldbe tested.

Gracia Real de Santa Teresa de Mose - FortMose (Mo-SAY),was established two years earlier as amatter of both religious pressure and military expedi-ency. It answered the moral dictates of the CatholicChurch, and would weaken the economy of the Britishcolonies.

That early morning of June 26, Fort Mose wasoccupied by British and Scottish forces after beingabandoned to the security of St. Augustine’s Castillo.General James Oglethorpe, founder and governor ofthe British colony of Georgia, was poised to seize theSpanish colony of St. Augustine.

Governor Montiano saw recapture of Fort Moseas key to defeating Oglethorpe’s plans. Gathering hisofficers, including Fort Mose’s Commander, CaptainFrancisco Menendez, a surprise attack in the predawnhours was planned.

Spanish soldiers, black militia, and nativeYamassee auxiliaries made up a 300-man force that“swept over (Fort Mose) with such impetuosity that itfell with a loss of 68 dead and 34 prisoners,” Montianolater wrote.

“At length they came on again sword in handand entered the gate. At the same time another partyentered one of the breaches so that the fort was at once

full of Spaniards, it being then about half an hourbefore the day,” a surviving British soldier recounted.

The attack came to be known to the British as“Bloody Mose,” and successfully helped end Georgia’sinvasion of Florida.

The black militiamen rebuilt Fort Mose in 1752,and it prospered until 1763, when Spain ceded Floridato Britain by treaty. Its commander, CaptainMenendez, and black residents of Fort Mose - know-ing slavery would return under the British - fled toCuba with most of the Spanish citizens, where theyformed a new community, Ceiba Mocha, in theMatanzas province. Menendez is believed to have diedin Havana.

Historic highlights are featured in The St. Augustine Report, afree weekly e-newsletter prepared by former Mayor GeorgeGardner. To subscribe or review issues of the Report, or to

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any interest in his paintings which were on display atthat time.

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Kate's Tilapia Fish Tacos with SouthwestSeasoning

2 large pieces of tilapia4 tbs. olive oil1 large red onion diced1 large ripe avocado diced1 cup shredded lettuce1 large tomato diced1/2 cup Mexican shredded cheese4 taco shells3 tbs. lemon juice3 tablespoons The Spice and Tea Exchange Southwest

Seasoning1/4 cup fresh cilantro rough chopped

Lightly brush both sided of the fillets with olive oil and sprinklewith a 1 tbs. of seasoning each.

Preheat oven to 375. Place fish in a sprayed pan and place on top rack.When fish is cooking, combine avocado, 1/2 each of the onion

and tomato, 1 tbs. seasoning, 2 tbs. olive oil and 2 tbs.lemon juice. Mix well leaving it still chunky.

As fish is cooked on one side for approximately 8-10 minutes,turn over.

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fillet to a rough chop. Plate the shells first and then fill with the fish, cheese, lettuce,

tomato, onion and quacamole finally topping with thefresh cilantro.

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Did You Know?The people who lived along the St. Johns River in

east-central and northeast Florida were known as theTimucuan. They were a tall, stately people, althoughprobably not 7 feet tall as reported, although skeletonsup to 6½ feet have been found. The Timucua, especial-ly those of higher status, decorated themselves withtattoos.

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