From their website:

At Ramirez Restaurant our goal is to give you a new world taste.
We are a family owned and operated business dedicated to treating you like “family.”
Our home-made seasonings originated with our ancestors who lived in a little town in Santo Domingo, called “Janico.”
Every meal was prepared with the freshest ingredients and special seasonings that we have brought here to Northeast Florida.
In that same spirit, Ramirez Restaurant offers a variety of authentic Spanish/American dishes with a distinct Latin influence. The unique blend of flavors from Caribbean countries like Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Dominican Republic has created an array of dishes prepared with the finest ingredients for a homemade taste” that you will never forget!
Start Time: 18:30
Date: 2010-01-12

* Shirley Kaye & Rob - baked beans
* Kim & Jose Cordero - green beans & carrots
* Mike & Linda French -
* Clark & Kathleen Pierce - salad
* Greta Moore & Paul Windsor - deviled eggs
* Gary & Cathy Donovan
* Cindy Anderson & guest
* Jim Cripps & his keyboard - dessert
* Colin & Cindy Busch -
* Kurt & Kate Ernst - dessert
* Jeff & Darlene Eakle - cookies
* Anja & Eduardo Vallado - shrimp salad
* Michael & Lyndee Snow -

FCMC Christmas Party
Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Rudder Club of Jacksonville
8533 Malaga Ave., Orange Park 32073

Please note that there will be no business meeting on Dec. 8.

Instead, join your club mates for delicious holiday cuisine and mucho merriment on Friday, Dec. 11.
The club provides carved meat and drinks, while members contribute a favorite side dish or dessert.
Each club member is also urged to bring a wrapped Miata- or driving-related gift worth $20 or less for the annual Chinese Gift Exchange.

Miatas meet Minis at Cannon Creek Airpark in Lake City

RSVP by Nov. 1 to Clark Pierce: clarkwrites@gmail.com or 477-8401.

• 9:15 a.m. - Drivers meeting at McDonald's, 428 Park Ave. (US 17), in Orange Park (south of I-295 and across from the dog track).
• 9:30 a.m. - Depart for Penney Farms/Starke/Lake Butler/Lake City
(GPS: 443 SW Airpark Glen, Lake City, FL 32025)
• 11:30 a.m. - Arrive Cannon Creek Airpark Residential Fly-In Community
• Noon – Barbecue with Ocala/Gainesville Mini Club

Start Time: 09:15
Date: 11/15/09

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By Dawn McCaslin
GEICO Connection

Like a scene straight out of a sports car commercial, you're driving along a winding road in the dead of night, the eerie glow from your headlights meeting the narrow asphalt, when suddenly, two green eyes flash in the darkness ahead – and a deer steps onto the roadway.
Unlike the television ad when the driver swerves wildly around the animal and then speeds off carelessly into the blackness, encountering a deer while you're on the road can be dangerous and scary. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), large animal-vehicle collisions resulted in an average of 187 fatalities in recent years.
So, what can you do to stay safe during deer season?
Read on to learn the latest statistics and a few tips for making your drive through deer country as safe as possible.

Deer Statistics
Dawn and dusk are the times you are most likely to encounter deer along the roadside.
Deer breeding season runs from October through early January, and during this time they are highly active and on the move. This is when deer-vehicle collisions are at their peak.
Though deer may wander into suburban neighborhoods, they are most frequently found on the outskirts of town and in heavily wooded areas.
As pack animals, deer almost never travel alone. If you see one deer, you can bet that there are others nearby.
Preventive Techniques
The two most important ways to avoid a deer-vehicle collision are: slow down and SLOW DOWN. If you are driving through an area known for high deer populations, slow down and observe the speed limit. The more conservative you are with your speed, the more time you will have to brake if an animal darts into your path.
Always wear a seatbelt. The most severe injuries in deer-vehicle collisions usually result from failure to use a seatbelt.
Watch for the shine of eyes along the roadside and immediately begin to slow.
Use your high beams whenever the road is free of oncoming traffic. This will increase your visibility and give you more time to react.
Deer can become mesmerized by steady, bright lights so if you see one frozen on the road, slow down and flash your lights. Some experts recommend one long blast of the horn to scare them out of the road, as well.
Pay close attention to caution signs indicating deer or other large animals. These signs are specifically placed in high-traffic areas where road crossings are frequent.
If you're on a multi-lane road, drive in the center lane to give as much space to grazing deer as possible.

Encountering a Deer
Never swerve to avoid a deer in the road. Swerving can confuse the deer on where to run. Swerving can also cause a head-on collision with oncoming vehicles, take you off the roadway into a tree or a ditch, and greatly increase the chances of serious injuries.
Deer are unpredictable creatures, and one that is calmly standing by the side of the road may suddenly leap into the roadway without warning. Slowing down when you spot a deer is the best way to avoid a collision. However, if one does move into your path, maintain control and do your best to brake and give the deer time to get out of your way.
Don't rely on hood whistles or other devices designed to scare off deer. These have not been proven to work.
If you do collide with a deer (or large animal), call emergency services if injuries are involved, or the local police if no one is injured, but damage has been caused to your property or someone else's. Never touch an animal that is in the roadway. Report the incident to your insurance company as soon as possible.
Unlike that fictional driver from the car commercial, knowing what to do when you encounter a large animal on or near the roadway can be a life-saver. Keeping calm and driving smart improve your chances of avoiding a collision and staying safe on the road. Safe travels!

Start Time: 06:30
Date: 2009-12-11

FCMC Holiday Party Menu

Sodas and adult beverages will be purchased from the Rudder Club bar.

All plates, silverware, napkins, and serving utensils are provided by the Rudder Club.

As of Dec. 4, this is the list of confirmed party people and what side dish they are bringing.
If you plan to attend -- and your name is not on the following list -- please contact Clark Pierce ASAP by return email.

* Shirley Kaye & Rob - baked beans
* Kim & Jose Cordero - green beans & carrots
* Mike & Linda French -
* Clark & Kathleen Pierce - salad
* Greta Moore & Paul Windsor - deviled eggs
* Gary & Cathy Donovan
* Cindy Anderson & guest
* Jim Cripps & his keyboard - dessert
* Colin & Cindy Busch -
* Kurt & Kate Ernst - dessert
* Jeff & Darlene Eakle - cookies
* Anja & Eduardo Vallado - shrimp salad
* Michael & Lyndee Snow -

FCMC Christmas Party
Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Rudder Club of Jacksonville

Start Time: 09:30
Date: 2009-10-17

Directions:
From north of Baymeadows Road: Take I-95 south. Take Exit 341 Baymeadows Road. Stay in the right lane and bear right at the end of the ramp. Merge into traffic and work your way over to the left lane. You will pass Freedom Commerce Parkway and Baymeadows Way. You will soon see the IHOP on your left. Turn left onto Bayberry Road and then immediately left into the parking lot.

From south of Baymeadows Road: Take I-95 north. Take Exit 341 Baymeadows Road. Stay in the left lane all the way down the ramp. At the end of the ramp, turn left onto Baymeadows Road. Stay in the center lane on Baymeadows Road. Go through the light at Freedom Commerce Parkway. The road will narrow to two lanes in each direction. Stay in the left lane. You will pass Baymeadows Way. Soon you will see the IHOP on your left. Turn left onto Bayberry Road and then immediately left into the parking lot.

Start Time: 18:30
Date: 2009-11-10