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AROUND THE REGION [Florida Times Union](Florida Times Union Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Do you have something to share about your community outside Jacksonville? Send news-related tips to Scott Butler at [email protected] or (904) 359-4566.1 NASSAUCOUNCIL ON AGING DIRECTOR JOINS BOARDJanice Ancrum, executive director of the Nassau County Council on Aging, has joined the board of directors for Baptist Medical Center-Nassau. She has 30 years of combined government and nonprofit experience.2 BAKERFUNDS APPROVED FOR CRIME PREVENTIONThe County Commission approved $2,604 in funds for the Sheriff's Office for crime-prevention and drug-awareness supplies. County ordinance dictates the money from the Special Law Enforcement Fund must be approved by the commission.3 CLAYBEWARE OF JURY DUTY SCAMThe Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a potential telephone scam about jury duty. The caller has told residents elsewhere in Florida that they must pay a fine because they missed jury duty. That is not the procedure in Clay County.4 CLAYHUMANE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT FAIR Volunteers are needed to help out at the Clay County Humane Society education booth at the Clay County Agricultural Fair at the county fairgrounds, 2493 W. Florida 16, Green Cove Springs. The fair is April 3-12. For more information, call (904) 276-7729.5 ORANGE PARKOP MEDICAL CENTER OPENS NEW LOBBYOrange Park Medical Center, 2001 Kingsley Ave., has opened its new two-story, 7,000-square-foot atrium lobby. The hospital entrance also has a new faade. The project cost about $5 million.6 BEACHESPHYSICIAN JOINS HOSPITAL BOARDCameron Greene, president and founding partner of North Florida Obstetrical & Gynecological Associates, has joined the board of directors of Baptist Medical Center-Beaches. Greene also is on the Baptist staff and is a previous chairman of the Department of Women and Children's Services.7 ST. AUGUSTINEBIRDS GROW THEIR FAMILIES AT ZOO PARKIt's rookery season through the end of July at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park. Visitors can experience native herons, egrets, ibis, spoonbills and wood storks as they raise their young.8 ST. JOHNSMENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR SOUGHTThe Council on Aging St. Johns County is seeking a volunteer mental health counselor for the Memory-Enhancement Program at Fruit Cove Baptist Church, 501 Florida 13, Saint Johns. For more information, call (904) 209- 3700.9 ST. JOHNSCOUNTY CITED FOR HEALTHY LIFESTYLEThe Florida Department of Health has recognized St. Johns County as a 2014 Healthy Weight Community Champion. The county was recognized for its fitness opportunities, recreational infrastructure and policies supporting an active lifestyle.10 ST. JOHNSPUBLIC HEARING ON CROQUET CLUBThe County Commission will have a public hearing about a proposed croquet club at 100 Mosquito Control Road in Ponte Vedra Beach at its regular 9 a.m. Tuesday meeting at the St. Johns County Auditorium, 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine. (c) 2014 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved. |