FIERCELY LOCAL NEWS VOL. 6 ISSUE 6 • SEPTEMBER 2013 FIERCELY LOYAL READERS

District 14 Councilwoman Lori Boyer, with former San Marco Preservation Society board members Robin Robinson and Jennifer Newman at newly installed historic marker New Historic markers installed in San Marco Gives residents a sense of community

BY KATE A. HALLOCK RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS

Thanks to the efforts of Jennifer Newman, there are four Benches installed as Balis Park new historic markers in San Marco. The markers are located at the San Marco Preservation Society building on Hendricks, Oriental Gardens Road at San Jose Boulevard, begins taking shape Davin Park on River Road and the newly renovated Balis On a very wet Saturday, Aug. 17, members of San Marco Preservation Society and San Marco Park on the Square. Merchants Association, many neighborhood residents and several firefighters got together to Newman spearheaded the efforts to get the historic mark- assemble 13 benches for Balis Park. Volunteers included Reese Riggle, Rob Smith, Andrew ers approved by the State of , created and then Dickson, Jacob Skiles, Doug Skiles, Tim Martin, Steve Morrill, Anthony Edwards, Valerie Ritchie, installed by City of Jacksonville Public Works Department. Ron Ritchie and many others. Benches can be seen and enjoyed throughout the park. Left to She was also instrumental in the preservation and right; Mike Molyneaux, Steve Morrill, Reese Riggle, Doug Skiles, Anthony Edwards. See MARKERS on page 7 Photo Credit – George Foote Progress made in Metro Park concert noise issue Things are finally quieting down for the Ad Hoc Committee on Metropolitan Park as they draw closer to passing an ordinance that outlines the parameters for the park’s use, including the decibel level debate that created discord between concert promoters and St.

Nicholas neighbors. nhmsb ETME T,2013 5TH, SEPTEMBER by homes In See METRO PARK on page 3 PAGE 2 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS SEPTEMBER 2013 Artist, Dancer, Harmonica Player – he strived for significance and stood out in every endeavor. ANS ANZLER R A standout sportsman H T , J . Graduating in 1945 from Robert E. MARCH 11, 1927 – JULY 25, 2013 Lee High School, this amazing athlete lettered in football, bas- A Standout Player – ketball and baseball. A “Gator Great”, Tanzler Remembered was inducted into the University of Florida’s BY PEGGY HARRELL JENNINGS Athletic Hall of Fame – RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS the first Florida Gator Basketball player to Hans Tanzler, III paraphrases his pass 1,000 points! He father’s philosophy saying, “It’s bet- played every sport – ter to strive for significance and fail golf, tennis, hunting, than to not try and be insignificant fishing – with enthusi- for sure!” asm and a determination A Jacksonville icon, former Mayor to be the best. In his Hans Tanzler, Jr. passed away at the extensive travels, he age of 86 on July 25 at his son’s farm caught fish in oceans, outside Gainesville. rivers and streams of Hans III explains that his dad, and every wife Debbie’s mother Eula Mae continent! The Tanzler Family - Hans III, Emily, Debbie and Hans IV Tanzler holding Hazelhurst, had around the clock photo of former Mayor Hans Tanzler, Jr. in front of a portrait of Hans His son relates that caretakers for the last year of their Tanzler I who escaped the Nazi Regime to bring his family to the US until his last days he took lives, dying only a few days apart. Grandson Hans IV and his motorized wheelchair Debbie and Hans agree that, “It was a granddaughter Emily, attending their out onto the dock and fished. Emily blessing in every way to have them granddad’s alma mater, were delight- and Hans IV exhibit joyful photos of there – it added so much joy and rich- ed to have him only 20 minutes away. their granddaddy teaching them to ness to our lives.” They went over frequently to eat din- fish at Marco Island. He shared his As Debbie’s mother lay ill, and just ner with him, enjoy sunsets on the passion for fishing with stepson days before “Big Hans” died, he came river and keep him company as he Robert Woodward and with step- into Debbie’s mother’s room and basked in nature (and a good cigar). daughter Carol Brown’s sons whose prayed “the most wonderful, uplifting If a picture is worth a thousand favorite memories are those special prayer.” Despite infirmities, the words, millions of words have been fishing trips. grandparents teased and joked togeth- written about Hans Tanzler, Junior. When Robert was injured in a ski- er, enjoying the companionship of Almost 3,000 Google references with ing accident in 1978, Tanzler was generational history and laughingly hundreds of photographs chronicle a encouraging and positive. Carol referring to themselves as the life well lived. Civic Leader, Judge, Woodward Brown says, “He admired “Inn mates.” Sportsman, Statesman, Family Man, Feather Selling the Your Nest ion’s hare L S From their Nest to yours... with knowledge, integrity and experience.

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METRO PARK continued from 1 lasting more than two consecutive “What the sunset clause does is let progress has been made. “This started District 5 Councilwoman Lori days, with a limit of the total number us collect more data to determine deci- with me threatening to shut down Boyer and Paige Johnston, an attor- of hours per year for such events. bel levels,” Boyer said. “This will pro- events until we could find alterna- ney with the Office of the General The noise generated from these vide additional information that will tives,” Redman said. “The committee Counsel, drafted an ordinance that events have been of particular con- allow further refinement of the has been very successful and the pro- revises operation hours for concerts, cern to neighbors in the St. Nicholas standards.” ducers have come forward to work appropriate times for sound checks, and South Shores neighborhood who District 4 Councilman Don Redman with us. I think most people on the manners in which sound will be complain of sound levels, vibrating who heard many neighbor complaints other side of the river (from monitored, proposed fines for violat- houses, profanity and noise blasting about the concerts acknowledges that Metropolitan Park) are happy with it.” ing sound rules and stipulations that at inappropriate hours. prohibit staff from waiving rules. Noise studies were done in the “We are getting really close,” spring to determine appropriate CUSTOM BUILDING - REMODELING Boyer said. sound levels and results from that The draft ordinance would restrict were used to set limitations to deci- Celebrating 51 Years the park’s use to 12 ticketed events a bel levels at the soundboard. as Jacksonville’s year which stems from an agreement The draft ordinance includes a Premier Custom made with the Federal Park Service sunset provision date of Sept., 30, CBC026189 which helped create Metropolitan 2014, which permits the committee Builder & Remodeler Park for the purpose of public use. It to revisit any issues that arise during  ‡WRPWURXWLQFFRP‡Contact us for a FREE consultation! defines a single ticketed event as not the year the ordinance is in effect. PAGE 4 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS SEPTEMBER 2013 A resident of San Marco asked “Will the origi- Will Balis Park renovation nal personalized bricks around the Lions fountain be re-used?” Yes, according to Reese Riggle, asked retain the old pavers? president of San Marco Preservation Society, all of the original inscribed pavers are being saved and reset.

You for it! The short answer is yes, but it’s complicated. From time to time, readers ask us to The signs are part of a federal system of uni- help get important questions Is there a more context- form signs throughout cities and states to answered. This month we have two questions about San Marco Square. sensitive alternative to the ensure consistency when people travel. If you have a question about some- Special legislation is required to change them for alter- thing we can address, let us know by bright yellow pedestrian natives such as flashing yellow caution lights mounted sending an email to on decorative posts or, as in the case of Park Street in [email protected]. crossing signs at the Square? 5 Points, suspended across the intersection. Bright new caution signs bring mixed emotions Safety trumps historic design The signs in San Marco are stan- dard Manual of Uniform Traffic BY LARA PATANGAN Control Devices (MUTCD), a RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS national system used by cities throughout the country to implement When Telfair Stockton and uniform signs to ensure consistency Company laid out plans to build the when people travel. According to San Marco Shopping Center in the Doug Skiles, president of EnVision 1920s fluorescent yellow pedestrian Design + Engineering who was crossing signs were not the norm, heavily involved in the renovation of however, due to recent renovations the Square, “there isn’t much flexi- San Marco Square now has some bility for local governments to devi- 21st century glow. ate from these standards in high traf- While some people have com- fic areas without special legislation.” plained about the glaring signs in the Debbie Delgado, Public otherwise muted historic shopping Communications Officer with the center, others contend they serve an City of Jacksonville, said the signs important function. provide a safe environment for “I think since it’s a new traffic pedestrians and motorists which are pattern, it’s good to have something important because of San Marco more bold – than something subtle,” Square’s high traffic volume in addi- said Reese Riggle, president of San tion to the new traffic pattern. Marco Preservation Society. “I don’t “The general goal of the San mind that they are nice and bright.” Marco Boulevard Streetscape

Project, which includes the addition that the uniformity of the signs is of two roundabouts, was to promote mandated by the state,” said Bailey. traffic calming and create a pedestri- “However, in the future, the SMMA an-friendly atmosphere,” Delgado hopes to look into finding more his- explained. “For this reason the City torically relevant crosswalk signs.” installed the enhanced and required Meanwhile, the glowing pedestri- signage following MUTCD guide- an signs are serving their purpose. lines.” “My personal experience with Desiree Bailey, a board member them is that while I agree they may of the San Marco Merchant’s not be the most attractive, they defi- Association who runs the San Marco nitely work,” Skiles said. “I cross the Bookstore understands the relevance street in the Square several times a of uniformity standards. day, and find that most drivers stop “The SMMA is pleased that atten- for me to cross the street. Before this tion is being drawn to the crosswalks project was completed it was like in San Marco. We also understand playing a game of Frogger.” SEPTEMBER 2013 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 5 Doll House demolished due to divine intervention…or eminent domain BY LARA PATANGAN since 1986, along with the owner of RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS The New Solid Gold Club, sued the City of Jacksonville and lost. Whether it is a result of divine They appealed the decision to the intervention or the Florida United States Court of Appeals for the “I am thankful it’s Department of Transportation, the Eleventh Circuit in Atlanta. While the completely gone. Of Doll House, a strip club long appeal was pending the City enacted embroiled in controversy over its further legislation consistent with its course it will probably proximity to a St. Nicholas church legal position and the appellate court and its neighboring schools, has final- upheld the decision. move elsewhere, but ly been demolished. The FDOT spent $60.6 million to at least it won’t be Last month, the Doll House was purchase 155 parcels of property, stripped off the property at 2220 totaling 45.8 acres of right-of-way across the street from a Atlantic Boulevard by the FDOT as necessary to complete part of the Overland Bridge project, the Overland Bridge church and school.” currently underway to replace 2.3 project. “We had to pur- miles of I-95 with a series of over- chase a lot more proper- Don Redman passes that carry traffic over ty than we usually have City Council member Hendricks, Kings and Montana to for this project Avenues south of downtown. because of the scale of The strip club, considered by many it,” said Mike Goldman, to be a cesspool of immorality, is one Public Information Doll House would be demolished. step closer to its future as a retention Officer for the FDOT. When he asked her to clarify what she pond. “We have to pay fair meant, she told him how she and the The Doll House had been under market value.” other two Sisters prayed to the scrutiny for operating an adult enter- In a 2011 news arti- Blessed Mother for it to be torn down. tainment business across the street cle, Hartsock estimated “Then they went to the Doll House at from elementary and high school stu- the value of his land seven in the morning, dressed in their dents who attend Assumption Catholic and business to be $1.5 million; how- Assumption Catholic Church, was full black attire and lobbed a blessed School and Bishop Kenny High ever Hartsock Enterprises was ulti- involved in the advocacy to have the miraculous medal on the roof,” Parke School. According to Jacksonville mately paid $419,940 by the FDOT Doll House closed. At the time, the said. “So somewhere in that rubble Municipal Code 656.1103, there are for the property. Sisters of Divine Mercy visited the was the medal they threw up there.” specific buffer restrictions for adult City Council member Don parish for a retreat and heard the con- “We were just trying to close it. I entertainment businesses including Redman, who represents the neigh- troversy associated with the Doll never thought it would be torn down,” one which requires them to be at least borhood where the Doll House was House. Parke explained. “But that’s what the 1,000 feet from a school or church. located, said that residents are excited Parke said that one day during their Sisters said, that it would be While the Doll House was out of that it is no longer there. “I am thank- visit one of the Sisters told him the demolished.” compliance, they had been allowed to ful it’s completely gone,” Redman continue to operate because their exis- said. “Of course it will probably move tence predated the restrictions. elsewhere, but at least it won’t be In 2005, the City Council passed across the street from a church and Ordinance 2005-743-E which required school.” any adult entertainment establishment Among the rubble of disrepute that did not conform to the City’s there is said to be a miraculous medal adult zoning scheme to stop operating which may have just lived up to its by 2010. That’s when Charlie name. Hartsock, operator of the Doll House Father Fred Parke, pastor of

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© 2013 EverBank. All rights reserved. 13ERM0075.03 PAGE 6 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS SEPTEMBER 2013 To be or not to be (a historic district)? Historic designation can comprised of attorneys, architects and A town meeting then takes place, Carlucci, and historic districts are educators. The Commission’s goals and a public hearing is held before the always a thorny issue. be tough sell include helping the public wade Commission, McEachin shared. “San Marco has been reluctant to through the historic designation Next, the neighborhood’s applica- impose restrictions on itself,” he BY NANCY LEE BETHEA process and shedding light on district tion is reviewed once more, and if it is said. “A lot of people would support RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS and state regulations, according to the approved again by 50 percent or more it, but more members of community City of Jacksonville’s web site. In of the neighborhood’s residents, it feel it could be an invasion of prop- With three official historic districts addition, the Commission strives to heads to Jacksonville’s City Council. erty rights. So, it’s a property rights in Jacksonville – Riverside/Avondale, help neighborhood organizations pro- If City Council approves the neighbor- type of issue. Springfield and St. Johns Quarter – tect and preserve their architectural, hood’s application, a public hearing “The bottom line is residents have the past is being preserved for future historic and cultural resources. before the zoning commission takes been unable to build consensus in generations. Upon acquiring the Commission’s place. The approved application then [Old Ortega and San Marco] to pass Springfield, with more than 1,000 recommendation, a neighborhood goes before City Council and the an historic district.” buildings over 50 years of age, gained must find an entity to sponsor their Mayor. Finally, the neighborhood is Still, in Carlucci’s experience, the historic district distinction in 1992. application to gain historic designa- flagged for permits, and the area’s when neighborhoods succeed in St. Johns Quarter, a small area of tion. Only certain entities can sponsor designation as an historic district gaining historic designation, most Riverside close to the St. Johns River, an application, which complicates the begins, McEachin added. residents are pleased they did. “Even earned it in 1996. Riverside/Avondale, process even more, according to those who were opposed to it at the a neighborhood known for distinct McEachin. “Sponsors are usually a Old Ortega and San Marco beginning were glad it passed in the architectural styles, received it in council member, the Jacksonville long haul,” he said. 1998. Historic Preservation Commission or – historic or not? With easy access to the St. Johns Two additional neighborhoods, San neighborhoods working with council Currently, the neighborhoods of River, ample walking spaces, unique Marco and Old Ortega, share some of people,” he added. Old Ortega and San Marco lack des- architecture and rich culture, some Jacksonville’s rich heritage, but they Once a neighborhood submits its ignations as historic districts, though may argue an official historic desig- are not official historic districts. application, the City prepares the full of rich history and architecture. nation is unnecessary for Old Ortega paperwork technicalities for them. “Historic districts are important and San Marco. What it takes Then, the City sends a report and rec- for all cities, but they have to be “What makes San Marco different ommendations to the Commission. If approved by community vote,” Matt is the architecture of the homes. Gaining status as an historic district the Commission deems the application Carlucci, San Marco resident and When you’re there, you know you’re is a complicated process generally ini- complete, they start the clock and the former Jacksonville City in an historic area,” Carlucci said. tiated within neighborhoods, accord- process begins, McEachin said. Councilman, said. “The same is true for Ortega and ing to Joel McEachin, City Planner If the application moves forward, Reaching unanimity in a residen- Springfield.” and Supervisor, Historic Preservation the City notifies each neighborhood tial area is difficult, according to Section for the City of Jacksonville. resident of hearings and meetings. The The process begins with a recom- City also provides ballots to enable mendation from the Jacksonville residents to vote on whether they sup- Historic Preservation Commission. port seeking the designation as an his- Established in 1990, the Jacksonville JCCI leaving Atlantic Boulevard toric district. Historic Preservation Commission is for new location after 15 years New space at WJCT centrally Neighborhoods Focus Task Force meet- ings. She is enthusiastic about the located for its purpose impending move. “JCCI’s partnership with WJCT is a Jacksonville Community Council really great example of moving citizen Inc. (JCCI) will be moving its head- engagement into the 21st century. The quarters to WJCT Studios at 100 projects and programs that are possible Festival Park Avenue by December. will expand JCCI’s reach, and as a Space at its 2434 Atlantic Blvd. loca- result, thousands more Northeast tion, where the council has been for the Florida residents will get involved in past 15 years, is inadequate for the decisions about investments and local increasing number of large community policy. And JCCI’s local research and meetings the organization has begun consensus-building will push WJCT to holding, most recently for JAX2025. use its tools for better education and The council currently has eight full- communication that is focused on spe- time employees and two interns, all of cific positive changes for Jacksonville. whom are involved with such events. “It’s where a lot of communities Dr. Laura Lane, JCCI vice president, would like to be: developing new ways recently hosted a small gathering – per- for residents to get engaged in local haps 35 to 40 people – at WJCT public policy and governance, through Studies for the first of six Distinctive new media, social media, and new technologies.” Your San Marco Resident and Realtor!

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Martha Mitchell of to other Robinson continued, “We really Milwaukee, WI, once “I drove past this building for years areas, stuck our necks out doing this. stood near what is now and never knew what it was or what it including Davin Park on River Road. We operate pretty close to our budget to the stood for,” said San Marco Preservation Martha Mitchell became then and didn’t have extra money to pay enthralled with this setting Society former board member Robin remote utilities and everything that goes into and purchased 140 acres Robinson. “In 2004, Matt Carlucci area of South Jacksonville, across the St. that became known as Villa Alexandria. John’s River. During the late 19th century, Villa The South Jacksonville City Hall was Alexandria was “the showplace of the envi- built on Hendricks Avenue in 1915 in a rons of Jacksonville.” The grounds featured masonry vernacular style, and housed city carriageways, extensive vegetation, a boat- offices, as well as a fire truck. A trolley line house, orange groves, a swimming pool, ran in front of the building to Beach Road, fountains, pools and artificial streams. now Atlantic Boulevard. Villa Alexandria was demolished around Development in South Jacksonville 1925 to make way for the San Marco subdi- expanded greatly with the opening of the St. vision. Johns River Bridge in 1921. On January 1, 1932, South Jacksonville was annexed by the City of Jacksonville. This building is one of the few reminders that South Jacksonville once was a community distinct from the City of Jacksonville for nearly 25 years. San Marco Square With the opening of the St. John’s River Bridge in 1921, South Jacksonville became Left to right: George Foote, Heather Stine, Diane Martin, Liz Morgan, Lori Boyer, Jay Robinson, Robin attractive to developers during the Florida Robinson, Jennifer Newman, Reese Riggle, Andrew Dickson, Anthony Edwards, Desiree Bailey, Doug Skiles land boom. In 1925, Jacksonville real estate Oriental Gardens developer Telfair Stockton began work on Located on San Jose Boulevard, south of San Marco, an 80-acre Mediterranean- operating a building. We took a big Craig Creek in San Marco, Oriental Gardens [Jacksonville Historical Society Board] inspired community. charmed Jacksonville visitors and residents chance.” A portion of the operating Unlike many earlier developments, which came to San Marco Preservation and for nearly two decades. In 1925, George W. expenses is paid by Greenscape, a were laid out following a grid street pattern, said the building could be available, Clark began planting overflow from his San Marco shows the influence of the City tenant on the top floor. botanical collection on a bluff that he owned and it was about that time we realized it Beautiful movement. Its winding streets, The other three markers were chosen overlooking the St. Johns River. This 18-acre was the South Jacksonville City Hall.” planted medians, and use of parks and larg- private estate was opened to the public in based on what residents thought were er lots create a varied landscape and inter- Newman shared that the former City October 1937 and, until 1954, was esting building sites. most historically interesting to people, Jacksonville’s major tourist attraction. Hall was in a very serious state of dis- By late 1926 the development’s business according to Newman. In 1954, the estate was purchased by the repair when she was board president in district, San Marco Square, was laid out. It State Investment Company and subdivided “These markers that are all around was inspired by the Piazza San Marco in 2001-2002. “The firemen’s union had into 33 single family home sites. Even town provide immensely fascinating Venice, which Stockton had visited on a trip though the gardens are gone, their rem- been in here for a number of years and to Europe. One of the Square’s original stories about San Marco history,” said nants, such as statuary, gate posts, and the it was deteriorating, the walls were buildings, the St. Mark’s Building, built in original stairs to the river, can be seen along Reese Riggle, board president. 1927, retains an arched façade and tile roof falling in, plaster falling off and the Oriental Gardens Road which is now domi- “Having those stories forever on these typical of the Mediterranean Revival style of windows were beyond repair.” She nated by mid and late 20th century single markers give people a sense of architecture. wrote a grant to the state historic family homes. community.” Planning a project? Call TURNAGE FIRST

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Tragically, the rank- Redman hopes the appropriation of ing was highlighted last month in St. money in the City’s budget for a full- Nicholas when a man was killed time Bike/Ped Coordinator will be a crossing the street, underscoring the step in the right direction. The posi- need to make strides in pedestrian “We are looking into the details of the between January 1 and August 18. tion is expected to be filled by safety. fatality to determine if the overpass According to the meeting minutes September. James Evans III, a 76-year-old was a factor,” Goldman said. It would from a JCCI JAX2025 Focus Task According to Tappouni one of the Jacksonville man, died from injuries definitely take additional right of way Force, charged with encouraging best things about the task force is that sustained when he was hit by a truck to make it ADA accessible,” Goldman Bicycle and Pedestrian it involves people who can implement while crossing eight lanes of traffic on explained. “This adds significantly to Transportation, the report “cited faulty change. The committee is made up of Atlantic Boulevard east of Interstate the price of the project. At least $1 road and infrastructure design, lack of those involved in transportation, 95 in front of Assumption Catholic million is an unofficial safe estimate.” adequate spending and enforcement of pedestrian safety and greener School. While that area is adjacent to the laws, lack of adequate policies and communities. There is not a crosswalk at that construction that is part of the government staffing, and lack location, but there is a pedestrian Overland Bridge Project, which will of programs supporting safety overpass nearby. Evans did not use ultimately replace 2.3 miles of I-95 as reasons for the poor the overpass, which would have with a series of overpasses, the cross- ranking.” required huffing up 38 steps and down walk is not part of those improve- Task Force chair Michelle another 36. ments and will not be impacted, Tappouni said that the objec- The pedestrian overpass was built Goldman said. tive of the project is to make in 1962, prior to the 1990 implemen- A 2011 study, “Dangerous by progress toward a more bicy- tation of the American Disabilities Design,” conducted by Transportation cle and pedestrian-friendly Act. According to Mike Goldman, for America, studied traffic fatalities Jacksonville, which entails a Public Information Officer for the from 2000 through 2009 and gave combination of improved Florida Department of Transportation, Jacksonville’s metropolitan area the infrastructure and public there is nothing planned to make the unenviable ranking as the third most education. pedestrian overpass ADA accessible dangerous for bikers and pedestrians “The two things are tied and securing additional right of way in the country. This year there have together,” Tappouni said and would be necessary to make it ADA- been 19 pedestrian fatalities in went on to ask “Do the pedes- compliant. Jacksonville from the time period trians not know the crosswalks are there or do they not use them?” Goldman said that there are many cases where they build crosswalks and overpasses and people ignore them. “We have reality sitting at the District 4 Councilman Don table,” Tappouni explained. “The peo- Redman, an avid cyclist who serves ple there can say what’s in their budg- on the task force, agrees that educa- et, and what the federal guidelines tion remains a critical component of are. They are the people who can improving pedestrian safety. Redman make it happen.” SEPTEMBER 2013 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 9 Realtors face fines for sign placement New ordinances to remove citations for having a for sale sign in a client’s yard. limiting restrictions He didn’t remove them either. “With the way the City is applying BY LARA PATANGAN the code (requiring signs to be 30 feet RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS from the center line of the street), makes it impossible to adequately If the real estate agent you hire market and sell homes,” explained doesn’t bother to put a for sale sign in Singleton. your yard, it could be a bad sign. Or, If all goes well, Singleton should- it could be that they are just following n’t have to risk the fine much longer. the law. 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©2012 BRER Affiliates Inc. An independently owned and operated broker member of BRER Affiliates Inc. Prudential, the Prudential logo and the Rock symbol are service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide. Equal Housing Opportunity. SEPTEMBER 2013 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 13 want to have at least 50 percent old condos on both sides of the St. owner-occupied units before we make Johns River near downtown. loans.” Demographics also include empty “Eventually the ratio of investor to nesters and others who are downsizing owner-occupied has become more as well as young families starting out owner-occupied,” said Charles Boyett, who prefer the carefree lifestyle that director of market development, condo living affords. Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty. “People like that urban look and “And living in the Historic District is aspect where they can walk to restau- just cool. No matter what age or walk rants and shopping and coffee shops of life, you’ve got the flavor of old his- and be where the action is,” said prices escalated considerably,” she said, Pomar is optimistic about the condo toric homes with trendy new vibes.” McMorrow. adding that she gets numerous calls market as long as prices and rates stay from developers interested in duplicat- low. “A year ago, people did not even Location is key Luxury condos are hot ing the success of Old San Jose. try to sell homes. Now they are able to Developer Michael Balanky, presi- The Peninsula on the Southbank, For the most part, lenders burned in sell their houses and downsize into con- dent/CEO of Chase Properties Inc., now sold out, stands as a testimony to 2008 remain reluctant to make com- dos,” he said. agrees it’s all about location. “We’re the condo resurgence. mercial loans for condo construction “If anyone comes out of the ground not getting back to 2004 through 2006 “It’s a huge success. We saw the best unless developers have considerable with new waterfront condos, they prices any time soon, if ever, but for the and worst of times,” said Nicole Dana, cash and units sold, according to Dawn would be a gold mine,” said Suzanne right location, there certainly is a mar- special agent for The Peninsula and McGovern, Lakewood branch retail Cash, adding that buyers have not been ket,” he said. “People enjoy the condo Realtor for Prudential Network Realty, executive, BBVA Compass. craving condos like this since 2006. lifestyle – lock the door and leave.” Avondale. “Developers are applying for loans to Cash is a Watson Real Estate agent The Mediterranean-style luxury con- Built in 2004, the 37-floor, 234-unit develop in the San Marco and who exclusively represents La Terrazza, dos in the 21-story San Marco Place, luxury high rise was sold out by 2006 Riverside areas but the amount of cash where all of the constructed villa which he developed in 2005 on the but had a 30 percent fallout by 2008, flow they have to put in is more than homes – similar to condos on a ground southern banks of the St. Johns River, when the economy soured. “Then we they have available,” she said. floor – are sold. Four are under con- are 100 percent occupied, he said. sold only 10 to 12 units per year until However, retail lending for buyers struction with more to be built. The such as first-time homeowners and luxury Mediterranean-style develop- empty nesters is easing up, “depending ment on Goodby’s Creek near San Jose on the customer, credit and amount of and San Marco also features town- money they are putting down,” she homes, which are sold out, too, she said, cautioning “if you don’t know said. how much you can afford, come in and Although condo inventory is down ask. People get their hearts set on in the Historic District, real estate something they can’t afford, then get experts concur that units remain avail- disappointed.” able in new and old buildings to buy or Gil Pomar, market president, rent. With prices and interest rates Northeast Florida Region, CenterState creeping up, most agree this is a good With its mix of residential, commer- 2011 when we remarketed and took the Bank, said with the market improving time to buy. “You can get a condo from cial and high-rise office buildings, “San prices down,” said Dana, who contin- he wouldn’t be surprised to see new under $100,000 to more than a half Marco’s got a great feel to it. It’s very ues to service resales and rentals in The condo development in the Historic million, depending on where it is and vibrant and gets better every day,” Peninsula. “All of a sudden people are District, depending on availability of the features,” said McGovern. Balanky said. “As long as the market doing better. The higher end market on funding and land. continues to grow, downtown will riverfront homes started to move. evolve and the more its periphery will People wanted to downsize but because evolve, and vice versa. Rates are still high end was not moving, it was not historically low. Even though they possible to purchase a condo. That spiked recently, they are expected to directly affects how condos are selling.” stay low for the next year or two.” Dana has seen condo pricing come Carol Grimes, a professor of public down 50 percent then stabilize at about speaking at Florida State College at 20 percent less than original costs. Jacksonville who recently moved from About 15 units are available on the a townhome on the Southside to a resale market in The Peninsula. condo at San Marco Place, said living She often receives as many as 15 near downtown fulfills her desire to be calls a day from out-of-towners. “The more involved in the city and close to job market is hot in Jacksonville. its cultural attractions. People are rapidly moving here from “Condo living allows me to be high other metropolitan areas. They want to up and have a sweeping view of the live in upscale high rise living down- stunning river and the beautiful skyline town. And as the residential market has of downtown Jacksonville,” she said. picked up, we are seeing the retail mar- “Also, it’s safe, clean and convenient. I ket follow suit,” she said. can walk to my bank and take the river Likewise, around the bend of the St. taxi to the symphony and other events. Johns River, the luxurious Old San Jose

I’ve always been attracted to the on the River condos are sold out. On Historic District but didn’t want the the site of the former River Reach responsibility of a historic house to take Apartments and following a failed care of. Here I have a modern, mainte- tower endeavor at the location, Old San nance-free building and feel I am part Jose – midway between San Marco and of the historic neighborhoods. Epping Forest – quickly sold out after Everywhere I go I walk or drive the developer bought it from a bank, through them.” according to Victoria (Vikki) Robbins, Professionals such as Grimes, owner, Victoria Robbins Realty, Inc., including an increasing number who which is responsible for sales there. are moving to Jacksonville for employ- “The condo market has come back. ment opportunities, are buying new and Starting with the holidays in 2012, Pastor Reese & his wife Della Wolfe Becky Wachholz • Pastor of Hendricks Baptist Church • 1st time Volvo owner • 1st time Volvo owner • 1st time Volvo owner • Traded in her BMW X3 • Traded in Mercedes SUV for 2014 Volvo XC90

Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Katherine Upchurch & family The Hood Family • Long- time Volvo owners • Current Volvo owner • 2010 XC90 kept their family safe, despite being • Traded in 2006 Volvo V70 for a 2013 Volvo XC60 • Traded in 2004 Volvo XC90 on 2013 Volvo XC60 totalled in an accident. Purchased a 2013 XC90 SEPTEMBER 2013 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 15 Johnson out, Johnson in Prudential Network Realty at Bolles School adds Dylan Rigdon to team Dylan Rigdon is the newest Ridgon is a supporter of member of the Prudential Juvenile Diabetes Research Network Realty team in the San Foundation (JDRF) and Marco office of Prudential Jacksonville No More Network Realty. Rigdon, formerly Homeless Pets. When asked with EXIT Realty, brings over two why he chose Prudential, years’ experience in real estate. Rigdon stated, “I felt the own- Rigdon specializes in For Sale By ers are very classy, ethical and Owners and feels one of his the name recognition could biggest strengths is his knowl- not be matched.” Broker edge of the area he lives and Sheron Willson states, “We works in, the ability to under- are extremely excited about stand contracts, social media and his having Dylan’s talents in our office and expect relationship skills. him to be a superstar.” Bradley R. Johnson, Class of ’79, was unani- of Trustees. After six years at Bolles, he plans to mously selected as the School’s interim presi- pursue other opportunities in education. dent and head of school by The Bolles School A highly respected local attorney and father Alan Harmon installed as FMA president Board of Trustees. of three current Bolles students, Bradley The Florida Medical Dr. Harmon practices with “Johnson is the embodiment of the Bolles Johnson assumes the position immediately. Association installed San Marco the Borland-Groover Clinic in values. He attended middle and high school here Johnson is a partner in the law firm Taylor, Day, resident W. Alan Harmon, M.D., Jacksonville. He graduated and brought Bolles’ traditions of courage, integri- Grimm, Boyd & Johnson where he has repre- FACP, as its 137th president with honors from the ty and compassion to tremendous success in sented employers in litigation and similar pro- during the 2013 FMA Annual University of Florida College work, family and community life,” said Bolles ceedings. Meeting in Orlando. Dr. Harmon of Medicine in 1976, and he Board of Trustees Chairman William “Bill” Lynch “This is the opportunity of a lifetime and I am is known among his colleagues completed his residency in (Class of ’77). “Johnson also has been commit- deeply humbled and pleased to accept this role,” as a dedicated physician leader internal medicine and a fel- ted to our School since his graduation, having stated Johnson. “Bolles is a truly remarkable who has made many contribu- lowship in gastroenterology been an active Board of Trustees member, parent place, and I am committed to taking it forward tions to organized medicine. at the University of Alabama and fundraiser. We are pleased to have him at with the assistance and ideas of the outstanding Board certified in internal in Birmingham. the helm, guiding and representing Bolles.” faculty, administration, parents, alumni and com- medicine and gastroenterology, The Board of Trustees had announced late munity.” last month that former President and Head of Johnson will serve The Bolles School and will School Brian Johnson left his position effective handle the day-to-day management of all four July 24. The departure was the mutual and campuses as the Board begins its official search Jewish Family & Community amicable decision of Johnson and the Board for a permanent head of school this month. Services appoints new director Jewish Family & is well-connected throughout Northeast New priest at All Saints Episcopal Community Services Florida. We look forward to having her as part All Saints Episcopal Church, Fr. Cain, an accomplished musi- (JFCS), a full-service of our team.” 4171 Hendricks Avenue in San cian who has twice toured Ireland social service agency Gabbamonte brings 20 years of non-profit Marco, welcomed The Rev. with a bluegrass band from Berea serving both the experience to the position. Throughout the Donavan Cain as its new priest in College in Berea, KY, comes to All Jewish and non- course of her career, Gabbamonte has charge. Fr. Cain, a native of Saints after serving as Rector of St. Jewish community, achieved success managing database sys- Kentucky, was called to lead the Peter’s Episcopal Church in Paris, appointed Mandarin tems, annual appeals, special events and historic San Marco church in mid- KY and serving as Associate Rector resident Marie capital campaigns. July and will be assisted by The for two years at St. Mark's Gabbamonte as the “This is a wonderful time to be coming on Reverend Christopher Martin. Episcopal Church in Ortega. agency’s Director of board at JFCS,” said Gabbamonte. “JFCS “We are absolutely thrilled Fr. “I already feel right at home at Development and Marketing. has an amazing history in Jacksonville, and it Donavan has accepted this posi- All Saints and am excited about my “Marie brings a wonderful perspective to is about to celebrate its 100th anniversary tion, he is the right leader for our lit- future with this vibrant parish, there this position, as she has many years of expe- year [in 1917]. It is exciting to be a part of an tle church at just the right time – a is a lot of good work ahead of us rience at community organizations,” said organization that is committed to the well- blessing and answer to prayer, without a doubt,” spreading the good news of Jesus Christ here in JFCS Executive Director Colleen Rodriguez. being of the whole community.” said Susanna Barton, senior warden of All Saints our community and in Jacksonville,” Fr. 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Team approach leaves clients with satisfying experience At Mary Airheart, and then put a private hair and you on a main- skin salon, the big tenance pro- news is all about gram, tailored teamwork. The salon fit for you and is pleased to your pocket announced that book. Beverly Ginn, for- The salon mer owner of Skin also books Fixx by Beverly, is group events, now on staff at Mary offering hair Airheart Salon. and makeup “When you parties for schedule with us, you birthdays, wed- get the whole salon,” said Mary Airheart, proprietor of dings and other spe- before the intimate salon at The Lofts San Marco. “Many clients cial occasions. “For a enjoy a facial and make-up application, hair experience, prom, we provided a gel manicure, or the whole package.” teen buffet, played their music and made it into a Ranging in age from 20-something to 60-something, pre-party. It was a huge hit,” shared Airheart. the carefully selected team of hair, makeup and skin care Vanni also offers make-up lessons, mostly one-on- professionals guarantee forward-thinking beauty trends one, although she will do two or three at a time. for women of all ages in the Jacksonville area. Hair extensions are hot right now, and they’re fun “We now offer full skin care treatments…full time,” and affordable, too. After stated Airheart. “The four of us [Airheart, Beverly Ginn, “Back in the day, you were looking at extensions Jessica Lovingood and Lisa Vanni] work as a team, pick- that cost up to $3,000.00, but they were a more perma- ing up where one leaves off.” nent fixture in the hair,” noted Airheart.“We do tape- “Even though we’re smaller, because we work as a in extensions, and the biggest investment is buying team we’re able to accommodate more clients in a timely the hair for around $200-300. We can pop out a full fashion,” Airheart explained. During the back-to-school head in 20 minutes.” rush, we had six people here at one time, got them out Extensions can be used for an event, or you can on time and they did not feel rushed.” wear them for up to six weeks, then come in and have After hair, it’s all about skin. Airheart and her staff of them readjusted. “We can make them fun, with funky three go through continual training at state-of-the-art fashion colors, for a night. We need about 10 days’ schools such as the International Dermal Institute for notice to order the hair and we’ll also store them and expert certification in skin care and therapy. keep them in good condition,” Airheart said.“It’s not “We’re now offering shorter micro-zone treatments just for adding length, it’s for making your hair a little for people who might be on a budget, intimidated by fuller and giving yourself a different look instantly, While 60 percent the thought of skin treatments, or are in a hurry,” she especially for parties.” of Airheart’s clients said. “Anything you do with skin has to be maintained; The salon has an upscale feel at affordable pricing. are women, more once you stop, you lose the results. We want people to “It’s a nice upscale salon, but it’s for everybody,” said and more men come in for skin care. “They don’t have understand how affordable skin care is.” Airheart. “We want people to walk in and feel like it’s a to walk into the salon, they can go right to the treatment The ideal skin care program is to come in for the full good place to be. A lot of my clients say, ‘this is my area. Saturdays are quiet days, so we try to target quiet, treatment so that the staff can get to know your skin, refuge’.” relaxing facials then,” Airheart concluded.

New clients are being accepted at this time at Mary Airheart Salon, 1450 Flagler Avenue, Ste. 14, Jacksonville, FL 32207. Call or text (904) 434-9664 or email [email protected]. Like them on Facebook to get their weekly “chalkboard” specials. SEPTEMBER 2013 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 17 New business update in San Marco

Boulevard and Cedar Street, in late Finance June 2014. A groundbreaking is A high profile Chase bank, under planned for this month. construction since mid-June at the corner of San Jose and University boulevards, is tentatively scheduled to Food be completed in early October, Residents will be in for an early according to a site supervisor for holiday treat when a new, authentical- Ecker Construction out of Atlanta. ly Napoleon pizzeria opens in Chase has earlier announced that it December. Ridge Sink, owner and was continuing its Florida expansion, builder, is planning to convert a for- with plans for more than a dozen mer Duron Paint store on Hendricks branches in the area. Avenue at Nira Street into a pizza The new branches will feature the bakery with communal seating. most innovative technology from the “It will be a good place for people bank, offering convenience, efficiency to interact with each other again, and access for customers around the instead of with their iPhones,” said region, according to a news release. Sink. The former joint venture partner Chase is already one of of 14 area Outback Steakhouse restau- Jacksonville’s largest employers. rants had three 6600-pound wood- Approximately 4,000 work for Chase fired brick ovens made in Italy by a at its Deerwood Park and fifth generation company and they are Baymeadows campuses, supporting currently being shipped to its national mortgage company. Jacksonville. Veloce Pizzeria Meanwhile, First Citizens Bank Napoletana will be open for lunch and expects to open its two-story, 7,200- dinner, seven days a week, serving square-foot regional headquarters, at pizza, salads, cannolis and a limited the intersection of San Marco selection of Italian wines. Taverna expands its location Down in San Marco Square, the which closed the end of February buzz is all about the planned 1,500 after 28 years. square foot expansion to Taverna Taverna’s owners, Sam and Kiley into the space next door. The space Efron, also plan to renovate the was formerly Mimi Kersun’s existing dining room while they antiques and kitchenware shop, build out their new space.

Historical church home for local Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church food pantry hosted the first Southside CROP Hunger Walk in 1988 and is hosting Local CROP Walk to benefit this year’s 25th anniversary walk. UCOM food pantry Joyce is co- chair for the 2013 CROP Walk, scheduled for Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. following games and interactive What better place for a food pantry learning stations at the church. There than a church? But, how much more is a one-mile and a three-mile walk, interesting when it was built circa both starting and ending at the 1887 as the Old Philips church. The longer walk will include Congregational Society church? a tour of the UCOM food pantry. The first African American church in the community was later bought and converted into a private residence and was also once used as a preschool. In 2001 the City of Jacksonville pur- chased it to house the United Community When CROP began in 1947, the Outreach Ministry (UCOM) food acronym stood for the Christian Rural pantry and offices. “Many long time Overseas Program. Its primary mis- area residents still refer to it as the sion was to help Midwest farm fami- little red school house,” said UCOM lies share their grain with hungry director Heather Mauney. neighbors in post-World War II Joyce Hanson, a member of Europe and Asia. The first CROP Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church, is Walk started in 1969. CROP Hunger a volunteer driver for UCOM’s Meals Walks are interfaith hunger education on Wheels program. Her husband and fundraising events sponsored by Malcolm also drives for Meals on Church World Service and organized Wheels and he volunteers in the food by local offices across the United pantry every week. States. PAGE 18 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS SEPTEMB

Marcus E. Drewa and Joe Whitaker WOMEN’S CENTER CELEBRATES

WOMEN, SUFFRAGE Darryl Wise, Catherine Duncan and Board President Alicia Grant It was an evening dedicated to the 93rd anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, a major victory for women’s rights. The 18th Annual Celebration of Women held a fitting tribute, as The Women’s Center of Jacksonville rec- ognized those who continue to improve the lives of women through advocacy, support and education. The passage of the amend- ment gave women equal representation through the ratification of voting rights- it was passed August 18, 1920. ROTARY CELEBRATES ATTENDANCE, WELCOMES JAGS PRESIDENT The South Jacksonville Rotary Club welcomed Jaguars President Mark Lamping and honored members who have served the club with outstanding attendance. Rotary clubs in District 6970 have once again partnered with The Jaguars in order to heighten attendance for the home game. Purchased tickets for the matchup against the Buffalo Bills at 1 p.m. on Dec. 15 will benefit the Bobbi di Cordova-Hanks and Jerry Hanks Cheryl A. Williams, Dwayne Austell and Amber Williams district clubs collectively. The club also raised the bar by announcing plans through the Community Project Team to serve dinner to approximately 500 resident and BLUE JEANS ‘N BAR-B-Q SH non-resident men, women and children of the Sulzbacher Center on August 22. William Jaycox with Judge Tyrie Boyer Congregation Ahavath Chesed, The Temple, cel- ebrated Shabbat and the opening of school with a Blue Jeans ‘n Bar-B-Q Shabbat on Aug. 16. The Friday Night Live Band, a group of 16 Temple members who are musicians and vocalists, provided the music for the worship service and had everyone clapping and tapping their toes. Cara Jackson and Hallie Wright, two teenagers who became B’not Mitzvah in August, led a campaign to collect school supplies for the foster children whose care is pro- vided by Jewish Family & Community Services. The Temple is committed to worship, lifelong learn- ing, social action and community; the congregation President Harlan Bost and Jaguars President Mark Lamping embraced each aspect of Temple life in one evening. Chris Bonton and Lynn Betros Laura and Richard Miller BER 2013 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 19 TOAST TO THE ANIMALS ‘PAW’-SITIVELY FUN The 5th annual Toast to the Animals was the perfect soiree Ryan Gambrell Matt Verrecchia, Kyle Speckman, Joe Wolf and Kim Tippin of the Dalton Agency Event sponsors for soft-hearted lovers of dogs and cats. Donors, volunteers Chris Fleming and and friends of the furry were on hand Aug. 16 at the Hyatt Alice Robinson Regency Jacksonville Riverfront to raise a glass of wine or beer for the purr-fect cause and beg for treats from Sweet Pete’s, Espeto Brazilian Steakhouse and Whole Foods Market.

Mary and Michael Swart, Dr. Meredith Swart, veterinarian for Billy Cesery and Sherri Meadows The Humane Society and Jacob McCrea HABBAT RESIDENTS SUPPORT CAUSE FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING San Marco residents gathered to support the Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville (HabiJax) fundraiser on Aug. 14. Firehouse Subs on the Square donated 20 percent of proceeds to the worthy cause. “We are thrilled that Firehouse Subs chose to partner with us,” said HabiJax president and CEO Mary Kay O’Rourke. “We are so grate- ful for the ongoing support the commu- nity shows us and we thank everyone who came out for an evening of fun and Alex and Paula Collett, Angie good food.” Leatherbury and committed volunteer The Pargman Family Jon Crouch, Brian Wilson and Michael O’Neal Donna Read of HabiJax Betty and Sonny Logan PAGE 20 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS SEPTEMBER 2013

crash in a swamp in Louisiana.” Beverly Richman Henderson, Lynn Cooper Greene, Lonnie Turner, Some of the favorite hangouts Leone Bellamy Faust, Marsha Wilson Banks, Dale Harris, Julie Brannam that came up in conversation were Fox’s Diner, Texas Drive-In for lime freezes and Abe Lavert’s Records, where the kids could go listen with headphones to sample Landon High 45s. The Krystal on Atlantic Boulevard School Class had 10-cent burgers. “We would order French fries and ketchup, drink water, of 1963 and hang out there for a long time,” remembered Leone. BY LAURA JANE PITTMAN And the St. Nicholas Lounge – RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS well, let’s just say it was a frequent hangout that parents didn’t condone. to put towels against the door of my the large Jewish contingency. As area schools gear up – and fill “We would go after the games to buy mom’s beauty shop to keep the water •In 7th, 8th and 9th grades, “poster up – for another year, we wanted to beer,” recalled Lonnie. “As long as we from coming in,” said Dale. parties” were the big thing – so do a special Back to School edition of had money, the school janitor would But it was the random school mem- named because the hosts would make the column. The Class of 1963 of buy it for us.” ories that were the most fun to talk big posters to hang and advertise the Landon Jr./Sr. High School just cele- In San Marco, there was Boling’s about: event. brated its 50th anniversary in the Dress Shop and Sibyl’s Hair Style, •“We cheerleaders would cram into •“We lost every single football spring. Contributing writer Laura where people came from all over to a Jeep, which had no doors and no game our senior year,” recalled Jane Pittman sat down with reunion get hair done at the 40- Lonnie. “We committee members and Jacksonville year-old estab- only had one residents Julie Brannam, Lynne lishment. player over Bellamy Faust, Lynne Cooper Greene, Favorite shoes 200 pounds. Dale Harris, Beverly Richman in high school But we had a Henderson, Marsha Wilson Banks and were Weejuns great basket- token male Lonnie Turner to share and Capezio. ball team.” stories and laughs about their six Boys wore Gant •A class- years as a Lion. and madras mate named Favorite teachers and administra- shirts, and John Harley Woods tors included Ora Eastburn, dean of Mayer shirts and had tattoos. girls, Mrs. Alexander for French, sweaters and The group Barkey for history, Mrs. Bryant for Villager dresses shared many Spanish, Hunter Perkins for English, were most fash- laughs remem- Memphis Woods for art and Mrs. ionable for girls. bering how Morton for algebra. “If you were seatbelts – all nine of us,” laughed everyone “Algebra was my worst subject, poor, you owned one of each and just Marsha. “We would literally be driv- thought he must have been from and Mrs. Morton really worked with rotated them out,” said Julie. ing around hanging out of it.” prison. me so I ended up with a B,” remem- The years from 1957 to 1963 saw •“The gym teachers insisted that Being a part of Landon High bered Julie. “She died in a Delta plane their share of we had white tennis shoes,” recalled School was special – and it is a testa- catastrophes, Lynne. “We would put shoe polish on ment to its positive environment that including two dif- them.” “And they would feel your the Class of 1963 has remained so ferent snows – a back after you got out of the shower close, and that so many of them still rarity for to make sure you actually had gotten live in Jacksonville. It was an exciting Jacksonville. And wet,” added Leone. time and an exciting place to be. everyone remem- •There were three sets of twins in “When I was little, I used to see bered the Flood of their class, Leone and her sister Laura football players from Landon walking 1957. “We waded being one of them. And everyone through San Marco. They were larger in waist deep pretty much went to the Baptist than life,” said Beverly. “My mom water, and I church or South Jacksonville used to say, ‘You’re going to go there remember having Presbyterian if they weren’t part of some day.’ And sure enough…” SEPTEMBER 2013 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 21 Successful in love and retail Cohens grew business In August of 1945 Perry was train- shop when possi- ing in Brownwood, TX to leave for ble during those along with family the Pacific, but VJ Day (Victory Over years. She and Japan) ended WWII and he was dis- their eight to 10 BY JULIE KERNS GARMENDIA charged from the military in 1946. He employees RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS continued to serve several years in the worked even military reserve. harder when After he left the service in 1946 Perry began to Married 69 years (70 in December Perry went to work for his father’s travel throughout 2013), it’s no wonder Perry (91) and import/export business in New York Florida, Georgia Shirley (89) Cohen finish each other’s with an office at 320 Broadway. and Alabama sentences, energetically debate details, However, not long after they had selling Syd of but settle things quickly and amicably. moved to New York, Shirley’s mother Chicago dresses Perry defers to his petite dynamo was diagnosed with cancer and and Jack Winter of a wife; Shirley’s sharp memory is Shirley returned to Jacksonville to Sportswear lines computer quick. Activities focus now help her father. Perry soon joined his to earn extra on enjoying home, friends and their wife in Jacksonville where they lived income for his beloved family of four children and on Parrish Place in Avondale. growing family. seven grandchildren whose photos fill Shirley’s parents, Hugo and Carlye He traveled for the house and accomplishments bring Mark, owned Mark’s Dress Shop 27 years and had them joy. downtown at Laura and Monroe major retailers a local printing business. Son Danny Just after family, conversation eas- Streets for years before moving it to including Macy’s and Burdines is a Miami spinal surgeon with four ily turns to pride in the retail business 38 W. Duval Street in 1944. Shirley among his clientele. children: Alexa, 25 and Erin, 24 com- they built together over 60 years. and Perry helped at the store until her In 1985 Shirley was diagnosed pleted their first year of medical Their Riverside Gown Shop, a land- sister Paula Lerner took it over. with breast cancer and completed her school, and 19-year-old twins Brianna mark originally located at 1021 Park Mark’s was a Downtown institution final treatment in 1990. A breast can- finished her first year at Northwestern Street, moved to Mandarin in 1992. carried on by three generations of the cer survivor, she sums up her bout University and Josh completed his At that time the Cohens shifted from family for 73 years. By 1948 the with the disease in her matter-of-fact first year at Vanderbilt University. The moderate clothing to exclusively Cohens were managing a small outlet way, “...I’m just fine.” A Jacksonville Cohen’s only daughter Marjie is a bridal gowns. They sold the shop in clothing store Shirley’s father owned native, Shirley has many lifelong Miami attorney. She and husband 2005; it closed in 2011. at 1021 Park Street, which would friends here, some she has known Tom Nealon have two children, Alex, The couple met in 1942 while stu- become Riverside Gown Shop. since the first grade. 21, who finished his second year at dents at the University of Alabama. In 1955 they built a home on “Having close friends your whole Georgetown University and Carlye, Perry was commissioned a 2nd Alhambra Drive West, where they’ve life, for that long, is such a special 18, a Gulliver High School senior. Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, Dec. 10, lived 58 happy years. Shirley raised thing...thank goodness we still can get Perry and Shirley worship at 1943. The couple married two days their family there with the help of her together. We love to go out to dinner Congregation Ahavath Chesed and later in the Belvedere Avenue home of housekeeper Cleo (last name one of in the evenings,” she said. support the American Cancer Society, her parents. The Cohens honey- the few things Shirley has forgotten), Their children are Mark, a peri- American Heart Association and mooned in Miami Beach one perfect who spent 41 years with the family. odontist in Los Angeles whose daugh- American Macular Degeneration week, recalled Shirley. Shirley also helped Perry with the ter Amanda is 11. Son Rick works in Foundation The Windsor

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Pete is police policy vidual with mental illness – as well call the National Alliance on Mental a great guy. of handcuffing as help families with community Illness (NAMI) Helpline desperate We are lucky his son when resources for a glimmer of hope and help for to have him called in a cri- NAMI Jacksonville education themselves or for loved ones who involved with sis situation. meetings are held quarterly in vari- are ill, the gracious Southern voice CIT and As he related ous parts of town and are open to the of Norma Basford is the voice of NAMI.” that the inci- public. Guest speaker at the Sept. 16 reason for many. NAMI is dent exacer- meeting will be Clay Meux, Rogers Norma, team leader for taking a lead- bated his son’s and Towers Attorneys at Law, speak- Jacksonville’s NAMI Helpline, is ership role in distress, he ing on Medicaid, trusts and wills. also a support group advisor and offering edu- wondered if The meeting will be held at advocate for all things helpful relat- cational handcuffing RiverPoint Behavioral Health, 6300 ing to mental health issues. opportunities was really Beach Blvd. Check out Norma, and her husband Hayes, for the public Norma and Hayes Basford necessary and www.NAMIJacksonville.org to find actively promote awareness and and those who deal with mental that it seemed to be excessive force. out about future meetings and sup- understanding of mental illnesses health issues and co-existing sub- Officer Presti responded that port groups. The NAMI Helpline is throughout the community, in addi- stance abuse. when officers arrive on a scene they (904) 724-7782. tion to providing lifelines for indi- Hayes presided do not know the viduals and families who find them- over a NAMI edu- potential for vio- selves helpless and hopeless in deal- cation meeting at NAMI is taking a lence. They explain ing with mental illness. Hendricks Avenue to the person that Through the Family to Family Baptist Church leadership role in they are not under classes which the Ortega resident Affordable where Officer Presti offering educational arrest but are being has taught for over eight years at St. explained the poli- taken to a facility to Health Mark’s Episcopal Church, Norma cies and procedures opportunities for get help. However, educates people who have reached dealing with per- the public and policy dictates that the end of their patience and under- sons with mental all persons appre- Care standing in dealing with loved ones disorders during a those who deal hended must be with mental disorders. crisis situation. with mental health restrained. Giving For Individuals & Since taking leadership of NAMI The CIT, a an example from Business Owners Jacksonville in 2010, Hayes has gen- nationally recog- issues and personal experi- erated new membership and enthusi- nized model for law co-existing ence, Officer Presti asm for the organization through enforcement offi- shared that he was s$OYOUWANTLOW COSTCOVERAGE countless hours of setting up pro- cers, is a partner- substance abuse. injured and out of s.O$EDUCTIBLES grams, contacting speakers, organiz- ship with law work over 30 days Call Now! ing volunteers, hosting promotional enforcement, fami- due to an alterca- 800-917-9580 x3035 events, and meeting with board lies, medical professionals and indi- tion with a mentally ill person and, Speak to a Local Representative Today! members and civic leaders in the viduals with mental illness. CIT as he put it, “It did not end well for Valentina Brant - 904-610-4884 community to promote training is mandatory for all JSO either of us.” understanding and fight the stigma officers and many are pin-wearing The CIT officer related that the We have solutions! concerning mental illness. CIT officers, designating them as use of restraints is necessary for the Along with NAMI Board mem- having volunteered to be a primary bers Hayes toured the facilities at responder to calls for police service CNS Healthcare Research Center, involving individuals with mental meeting psychiatrists and case coor- health issues. dinators. Then, in order to better If a person finds himself in a cri- understand the role of the Crisis sis situation and needs to call the Intervention Team (CIT), Hayes police, that person can ask specifi- spent a night shift with Officer Peter cally that a CIT trained officer Presti of Zone 4 of the Jacksonville respond. Officer Presti has been a Sheriff’s Office. CIT officer since 2004, is the CIT PAGE 24 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS SEPTEMBER 2013 River Garden Gala honoree and chairs named

River Garden will honor Lilo and Harry Frisch Renaissance Resort at Lilo and Harry Frisch at its World Golf. 2013 River Garden Gala. Adelson joined the More than 65 years ago in Gala committee after her what was then British mother spent time at River Palestine, a young couple Garden recovering from met, married and began to surgery. A native of create a dynasty. They were Detroit, she and her hus- married in 1948 and left band Dr. Tony Adelson everything behind to immi- moved to Jacksonville grate to the United States. four years ago. She is Together Lilo and Harry especially excited about have worked with four gener- this year’s theme “Anita ations of their family to build and Her Motown Review.” Beaver Street Fisheries from Rothstein, a registered said, “They are the quintessential a small seafood store into a half-bil- River Garden Gala chairs Arlene Adelson and Diane Rothstein nurse, has owned and lion dollar sales company, employing community leaders – they embody all managed businesses over sharing our vision of the future for the hundreds in Jacksonville and the that is good, kind and compassionate the years and currently is the practice River Garden Home with their gen- Bahamas. They have both generously in Jacksonville. As champions of our administrator in husband Dr. Mitchell erosity and loving support.” supported countless community non- Jewish communal agencies, they have Rothstein’s medical practice. Arlene Adelson, of Mandarin, and profit organizations with their time, together modeled for us what if means For reservations call Michelle Diane Rothstein, San Marco, will talent and resources. to create and nourish a caring commu- Branley (904) 886-8431 or email chair the 21st Annual River Garden River Garden CEO Martin Goetz nity. River Garden is extremely grate- [email protected]. ful to the entire Frisch family for Gala, to be held Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. at Local medical centers ranked high by U.S. News and World Report Baptist Medical Center fourth in Florida, up from fifth last Baptist Jacksonville and Baptist In addition to UF Health Shands year. South were recognized in 11 of those Hospital, UF Health Jacksonville also and UF Health Shands University of Florida Health Shands 16 specialties, earning a national rank- was recognized as one of the best hos- among Best Hospitals Hospital was recognized among the ing in Diabetes and Endocrinology. pitals in North Florida. nation’s best hospitals in five adult UF Health Shands Hospital’s high- “The U.S. News rankings reflect the medical specialties, according to the est national ranking came in urology, fact that UF Health is an academic Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville same report. which rose two places to 18th national- health center in which the extraordi- and Baptist Medical Center South, U.S. News evaluates hospitals in 16 ly. The hospital also had the state’s nary quality of care we provide attracts which share a license, were again adult specialties. In most specialties, it highest ranking in urology as well as in outstanding faculty with nationally rec- ranked No. 1 among metro ranks the nation’s top 50 hospitals and neurology and neurosurgery, which ognized expertise,” said David S. Jacksonville hospitals in the U.S. News recognizes other high-performing hos- was 37th nationally. It was the fourth Guzick, M.D., Ph.D., senior vice presi- and World Report annual Best Hospital pitals that provide care at nearly the year in a row that urology was UF dent for health affairs and president of rankings. The hospitals also ranked level of their nationally ranked peers. Health Shands Hospital’s highest- UF Health. “In turn, faculty contribute ranked adult medicine program. new knowledge to their fields that Of the more than 4,800 hospitals improves patient care even more. It’s a evaluated, only 147 were nationally virtuous circle that grows to incorpo-

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PAGE 26 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS SEPTEMBER 2013 Caped canine superheroes enhance lives BY PEGGY HARRELL JENNINGS arrives tattooed, numbered and named RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS based on an alphabetical listing avail- able to the breeders. From litter mates to help mates, the Joanne continues, “I actually won specially bred Labradors and Golden the right to name a dog at a fundraiser. Retrievers of the Canine Companions It took months of waiting for the Bs to for Independence (CCI) are ambassa- come back around as choices for names dors of good will wherever they go. before we got to name Bolles. We The graduates of CCI advanced wanted to raise a puppy to heighten training serve their humans in a variety understanding of the disabled commu- of ways as skilled companions, hearing nity with our boys and the other kids at dogs or as facility dogs. Way beyond The Bolles School.” “Roll over, Rover,” they respond to Bolles, now a facility dog in the around 40 different verbal commands – Colfax, LA courts, helps victims of the larger dogs even moving wheel- crime and abuse recount their stories by chairs or tuning someone over in bed. offering unconditional love and sup- Volunteer puppy raisers Tonda and port, being a calming influence and Lee Hoyt of Ortega Forest have raised often accompanying the victim to the six dogs for the California-based non- Ashlee Rigsby, with brother Andrew, and Canine Companion Bennie at a Miracle League baseball game witness stand. profit, four of them graduating to full When not in their working attire, service. Lee said that Labs and Golden gentle leader harness and “super dog” Retrievers are the only breeds used cape, these puppies are just like any since they do not have aggressive ten- other frisky pooches, chewing favorite dencies and “Labs are so willing to boots until they look like “sling backs”, please and to learn.” romping around, digging and playing. After a year or so of loving care and As typical puppies they have mishaps, socialization, the doggies are “turned sometimes in public places. Tonda tells in” to the equivalent of doggie boot the story of a dog who overheard the camp, a nine- to 12-month specialized command word for potty and did exact- training program. ly as he was told. Unfortunately, it was Tonda explained that turning over at a busy airport! the first dog is the most difficult but it People will be “crying all over the is also “the most gratifying experience place” at the next matriculation cere- to raise a puppy and hopefully see him mony at Busch Gardens as puppies are go on to graduate to full service.” turned over, dogs graduating are reunit- The connecting threads of the dogs ed with their puppy raisers for the first run all over the country as they are time in nine months who then get to carefully paired with their human com- pass the leash to their exceptional per- son who is weeping with joy and love panions and rarely stay in the same Tonda Hoyt and Canine Companion in training Holly Woody and Dawn Antill town where they were raised. at receiving their new helpmate. Bennie, raised by the Hoyts, fields friend but their faithful dogs. dren’s motor controls.” Reading to the Sixty percent of the dogs do not the ball for his best friend Ashlee Socializing includes taking the dogs dog is a favorite activity. As one little make it through the extensive training Rigsby during a Pensacola Miracle just about everywhere. Lee Hoyt takes boy said, “Bennie don’t care if we read phase. These highly trained dogs League baseball game so Ashlee can Taz to work with him and Tonda, a good or not!” become specialists in their own areas, remain in her power chair and throw it teacher at North Florida School of Joanne Cellar, a puppy raiser in the sometimes as police dogs or therapy to the pitcher. Gloria, Ashlee’s mom, Special Education, uses their current Lakewood area, is preparing to turn dogs. Often they are adopted by their says, “When we met the Hoyts at the puppy Holly as she works with autistic over her fourth and latest dog Banjo puppy raisers or another family with a graduation ceremony, we realized what children. The Hoyts tell the story of and says laughingly, “No one in my need for cuddling and companionship. a gift of love we received. When not being in a restaurant with their dog family will go to the turn-in with me. Christine Clark, also a local puppy playing baseball, Bennie opens and Lockwood when a family came in with When we turned in the first dog we raiser, states that you could not pick closes refrigerator doors, turns lights on an autistic child who, as children will, raised we all cried. It was mess. There’s better friends than the people in the and off and performs innumerable tasks started poking at the dog. After assur- always a little piece of your heart that Jacksonville puppy raisers group. to help Ashlee. He is her best friend.” ing the mother that it was okay, the goes with the dogs but you know the “They are a great group of people.” Dawn Antill, one of Tonda Hoyt’s poking continued with the good natured potential for the next phase of their The CCI slogan states “Exceptional students, feels the same way about her pup “smiling.” Lee recounts that the training, so it makes it a little bit Dogs for Exceptional People” and, we dog Woody that she received in May. mother “just started bawling when the easier.” might add, “Raised by Exceptional Grandmother Barbara says that Dawn child who had not spoken before, piled When puppy raisers pick their little People.” “is so happy that Woody goes to doctor on top of Lockwood and started bundle of fur up at the airport from the Bring Rover along to meet the CCI and hospital appointments with her, talking.” California breeders, they can be assured dogs at Dog Fest Walk ‘n Roll at the sleeps with her, stays by her side.” Tonda’s students can earn the reward that the pup has been carefully Riverside Arts Market on Saturday, In the case of Ashlee and Dawn it’s of brushing Holly’s teeth and coat or screened for medical issues, tempera- Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. He just not diamonds that are a girl’s best walking her. “It is good for the chil- ment and willingness to learn. The pup might learn a trick or two.

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Peffer have been spelled phonetically, but Peffer says he feels honored to served as a DJ for the Hooligans there’s an equal amount of impro- work alongside Bellino, a veteran during tailgate parties, and always vising once he dons his headset in a announcer who also is the voice made sure the group got more enter- surprisingly small booth with for the University of Toledo in tainment than was asked. Bellino and another spotter. Ohio, triple A baseball’s Toledo “His enthusiasm is infectious,” “Yeah, you get butterflies,” he Mud Hens and the Toledo Walleye, Barley said. “It’s never about the said. “The countdown clock starts an affiliate of professional hock- money with him.” 90 minutes before game time, but ey’s Chicago Blackhawks and Barley says it was Peffer’s affable once you start talking into the Detroit Red Wings. nature that helped create a microphone, it all goes away. “He’s a true professional,” Peffer groundswell of public support as the “Afterward, like when you’re on said. “I can learn a lot from him.” search for a PA announcer unfolded. your way to your car, that’s when “We even made up tee shirts,” he you let it all soak in.” Home is where his heart is said. “I don’t think they could have Some referees are quick to turn After graduating from picked a better person.” on their PA microphones to Sandalwood High announce penalty calls, and the guys School, Peffer joined First-game jitters are in the PA booth need to be careful the Army and was just part of the job not to interrupt them or cut in ahead stationed in Italy of their calls. Peffer, whose resonant voice can before serving “And then there’s other things, be as commanding as it is reassur- in Iraq, where like someone might say [into my ing, says he’ll never forget his first he drove fuel headset], ‘Hey, the national anthem game behind the microphone. It was trucks on is running long, so make it quick,’ Aug. 9, and the Jags were playing combat or ‘Keep it under 10 seconds,’” he Miami in their first preseason game missions said. of 2013. for more “But I got used to that doing traf- “It gives me goose than a fic reports,” Peffer bumps just thinking year. He said. “You take your about it,” Peffer left the cues from all the said. “It’s very pow- Army in 2004, resources you have. erful when you hear and stuck to his “It gives me You can’t get too your voice through plan of returning to animated; you have those speakers. the city he loves. to be steady and Then it’s like, goose bumps just Peffer earned a matter-of-fact. ‘Whoa, this is fun.’” bachelor’s degree in Don’t waste words.” Peffer’s dedica- thinking about it. BY STEPHEN KINDLAND communication from the University Though he denies tion – evidenced by RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS of North Florida before working at having celebrity sta- his collection of 40 It’s very powerful WOKV-AM/FM Radio, giving live tus, it might be just Jaguars shirts, More than 60,000 fans hear his traffic reports and coordinating pro- a matter of time including one his voice when the Jacksonville Jaguars motional events. when you hear before Peffer is mother bought him play at home, but San Marco resi- He is now a loan processor for signing autographs at age 10, when the dent Kevin Peffer doesn’t think that PHH Mortgage Company, and his your voice and answering ques- Jaguars officially makes him a celebrity. job at WOKV was pretty much all tions from strangers entered the NFL – is “When you’re a PA announcer, the experience he had when the PA through those on the street. After as strong his work you’re just a voice,” the unassum- announcer applicant field was whit- all, it’s early in the ethic. ing, 30-year-old Jacksonville native tled to 10 finalists. The list included season – and “Fans have no speakers. Then says. former Jaguars announcer Scott Peffer’s new career clue how scripted Peffer is one of two public Thomas and Jack O’Brien, another is just beginning. and planned out it’s like, ‘Whoa, address announcers recently hired Jacksonville native who has been the “Who knows game day is,” he by the Jaguars, an NFL team that voice of the Florida Gators for the what doors this said. “Everything new owner Shad Khan has given a past decade. this is fun.’” might possibly gets scripted right makeover while injecting renewed “Those guys are crazy talented,” open,” he says with down to the second. hope within a community that hasn’t Peffer said. “It was pretty a look of determina- I have to be there at Kevin Peffer witnessed a winning season since intimidating.” tion. “Even if it’s 8 a.m. for a 1 p.m. 2007. But the decision to co-hire Peffer only for one season, kickoff.” “I think they liked my energy – didn’t surprise Brett Barley, a mem- I can say I’m one of Peffer’s prepara- and my voice,” Peffer said after ber of the Teal Street Hooligans, a [very few] people in the nation that tion includes memorizing rosters beating out 200 other applicants for tailgating group that has aligned are doing this.” the job he shares with Anthony itself with the more formal Bold and pronouncing difficult names that

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2 Catherine A. Duncan, Architect, Jennifer Kelly, Architect & Clydesdale Construction U CuliVino | Moxie Kitchen + Cocktails U DevTact LLC. U Soledesign U Rock My Image U Jay Wright Artwork PAGE 28 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS SEPTEMBER 2013 of their foster children: a newborn boy network of volunteers and generous We must provide education and support and his 13-month-old brother. She saw donors who help in many different to parents who are hurting and who do etting to know... firsthand the many needs of foster chil- ways. Their website (fostercloset.org) not have the skills to parent. dren and began collecting clothing and lists ongoing needs, volunteer and Volunteering to help our local charities Cheryl other items in a closet. The clothing donor opportunities for individuals or is another important way to do our part. soon outgrew the closet; to date the groups. The organization will hold its Q.Any other volunteer activities you Olson Closet has helped more than 3,400 fos- Grand Opening & Open House at its ter children and approximately 250 new location, 8307 Beach Blvd., across do, now that you are busy parents? Q.Something very special Independent Living Teens. from the Jacksonville Humane Society, I am a volunteer tutor at Mandarin awaited you in Jacksonville on Nov. 2. High School in the Avid Program besides a new job? Q.Is that volunteer experience how teaching study skills, note-taking, time In 2011 we moved to Bartram Road you learned about foster parenting? Q.You want to be part of positive management and tutoring all academic when my husband Kris accepted the Yes. We had hoped to have children change in your community and areas. We support global mission work pastorship of New Journey Church on and had considered adoption. We beyond – how are you doing that? through Global Outfitters. The organi- University Boulevard South. What we learned about the Family Support The best way we can make a posi- zation seeks to spread the gospel and did not know was that we would learn Services of North Florida, Inc. tive change in our community is to train volunteers to meet the practical about foster parenting and realize our (FSSjax.org) and about how to become become a foster or adoptive parent and needs of people in their own communi- dream of becoming parents. In January a foster parent. There is an application, help these children who must deal with ties or elsewhere in the world. 2013 we welcomed home our two pre- screening process and classes, with grown-up issues and trauma far beyond Q.Other hobbies or interests? cious foster sons Avian, 8, and Avon, 3. many children waiting to be placed into their years. They need loving families a foster home. We made some of our where they can be taught life skills nec- We are a musical family: I play Q.How did you meet Tammy closest friends while attending the essary to graduate from school and piano and sing and Kris teaches youth McGwire of the Foster Closet and classes and we stay in touch, helping build happy, productive lives. guitar. We read, hit the gym and enjoy become a volunteer? each other. There is such a need for fos- We need to help break the cycle of chil- riding our tandem bike – we plan to try The Foster Closet provides free ter parents who will love and care for dren raising children that stretches to bike to St. Augustine! donated clothing and other necessities the children as if they were their bio- through generations in some families. to foster families...I was a chaperone logical children, not foster kids. for our youth group the day they went to volunteer organizing clothing at the Q.Why do you volunteer for the Foster Closet. I met the founder and Foster Closet and encourage president, Tammy McGwire. She talked others to help? to us about what Foster Closet does for The Foster Closet, a 501(c)(3) non- foster parents and kids and explained profit, all-volunteer organization helps that many foster children arrive at their so many foster children with immediate new foster home with the clothes on needs. It’s a free resource for Northeast their backs and nothing else. In 2005, Florida foster parents (relative or non- Tammy and her husband John and their relative) and Independent Living Teens two biological children had less than 48 to obtain free donated clothing for hours’ notice to prepare for the arrival every age, size and shape, children’s accessories, supplies and toys, furniture and other necessities for newborn to 18 years. Donated items are provided by a BY JULIE KERNS GARMENDIA GoGivers RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS SEPTEMBER 2013 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 29 Junior resident’s first foray into politics on behalf of hens

BY LARA PATANGAN a persuasive letter, and do public speak- RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS ing as well,” Watrel explained. “If you don’t say anything, you can’t com- It’s Dr. Seuss meets flash mob as plain.” Katie Watrel, a 12-year old San Marco Katie, who said she has never spo- resident, organizes a group of hen ken publicly “in front of anyone impor- advocates to sing for the legalization of tant before,” has a pet-sitting business their feathered friends in an event they where some of her clients own chick- have dubbed “Flock Aid 2013.” ens. “I think they make great pets,” Supporters of the draft ordinance to Katie said. “I don’t think they are allow homeowners the right to own up smelly, noisy or dirty at all. They clean to four backyard chickens gathered in themselves all the time…and only say Memorial Park last month to sing their peep, peep, peep.”

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Back to School Verses were customized for volun- The movement to pass the ordinance Breakfast is a HIT teer vocalists, such as the event’s organ- has grown from a tiny seed into its own at the Cool Moose! izer who sang: music production that advocates think “My name is Katie and I am twelve. parallel the movie. “I watched The And I would like to raise four hens. Lorax with my family. It’s about a boy I would love and take care of them who had no trees, just like we have no So I say legalize.” chickens,” Katie explained. “He had Gift Cards Available Katie also said legalize when she this seed and sang this song about spoke in front of the entire City wanting trees. Everyone joined in and it Council and the Land Use Zoning was kind of this flash mob thing.” Committee last month. In her first foray Katie and her mom hope the mes- into local politics, Katie, who is home- sage will help people understand the schooled, decided to get involved when benefits of allowing the backyard birds. her mother, Kathy Watrel, assigned her Advocates should know sometime this the task of writing a persuasive letter. month whether the song’s plea to legal- “I told her, here is a chance to write ize hens ends with a standing ovation. PAGE 30 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS SEPTEMBER 2013 Sunshine Group Soccer wins bid for NASL expansion team New franchise owner talks men’s and women’s team matches at Q. How long had you spent prepar- North Florida, but you’ve also EverBank Field. More than 42,000 ing for that moment? expressed an interest in building a about soccer in Jacksonville fans attended the U.S. men’s game A. Close to two years; I began “soccer specific” stadium in again Scotland in May of 2012, and thinking and dreaming of the moment Jacksonville. Can you elaborate on BY STEPHEN KINDLAND nearly half that number – a Southeast about two years ago. The hard work that in terms of possible locations or a RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS Region record for women’s soccer – and effort had been about the last public/private partnership with the showed up when the U.S. women’s eighteen months when I knew this City? After a 31-year hiatus, outdoor pro- team played Scotland in February. was something that could happen. A. We would love to figure out a fessional soccer is returning to Adding evidence that Jacksonville Q. What does landing this fran- partnership with the City. That is Jacksonville. can support a professional team, more chise mean to the Jacksonville soccer something I look forward to talking to Mark Frisch, head of Sunshine than 800 people respond- community, and to the them about. I haven’t had much time Soccer Group in Jacksonville, learned ed to Frisch’s invitation city in general? in town since the announcement, but I recently that his bid for a North to join him in the club A. For the soccer com- plan to have those initial conversa- American Soccer League expansion suites at EverBank Field munity I think it is pretty tions soon. In terms of locations, there franchise had been granted. Dario to help Frisch celebrate, self-explanatory. We now are many great options, such as Sala, president of SSG, will be in and to watch the U.S, have a pro soccer team Downtown, the I-295/JTB area and St charge of team operations. men’s team defeat that those players and Johns County. Though the yet-to-be-named team Panama for the CONCA- families can go watch Q. Obviously you believe won’t begin play until April 2015, CAF Gold Cup title. compete on a very high Jacksonville’s fan base is adequate to there already are signs that the Despite his busy level week in and week support an NASL franchise, but what Frisch’s team will receive the fan sup- schedule, Frisch took out. Hopefully, lots of would be considered a “sustainable” port it will need not only to survive, time for a Q&A session players will have dreams attendance figure? but thrive in what will be a 14-team with The Resident. Here of playing for our club A. 7,000-8,000. league – including three in Florida – are his thoughts on land- right here in Jacksonville, Q. Will the Sunshine Soccer Group that is considered one step below ing an NASL franchise, Jacksonville’s and we certainly look forward to the offices be located at the Wells Fargo Major League Soccer. Oklahoma City first since 1982, when the opportunity to see those players try Center on Independent Drive, or have also was awarded a franchise in July Jacksonville Tea Men folded after two out. For the city in general it is anoth- those plans changed? by the NASL’s board of governors. seasons in the NASL. er thing to do – more entertainment A. We still will be. We will be Frisch, who owns Pele’s Wood Fire Q. What did it feel like, and what for our great city. A lot of people love moving in soon. restaurant in Riverside and is execu- were your thoughts, when you learned sports. They love having something to Q. Have you thought about what to tive director of Beaver Street in Dallas that you had landed an do. Hopefully this provides a good name the new team, and do you plan Fisheries, has traveled extensively NASL franchise? outlet for that for many people in to invite suggestions from the public? since he got the news while attending A. It was a rewarding feeling. A lot Jacksonville. Also, I think it helps A. Suggestions are welcome, but an NASL announcement ceremony in of hard work had gone into securing a promote our city nationally. We will we are not going to have a name-the- Dallas with Alan Verlander, executive franchise for Jacksonville. A lot of travel to many cities in the USA, team contest per se. A lot of people director of sports and entertainment in people put in a lot of time. To finally Canada and elsewhere around the have been sending in suggestions via the City of Jacksonville’s Office of hear the official word was just amaz- world. We will always be talking up Twitter, email, etc. I love reading Economic Development. ing. I kind of just blacked out when our great city on all these stops. them. I love talking to people who The July 25 announcement re-ignit- the commissioner stuck his hand out Q. You’ve mentioned that your give me name ideas. I have some ed local interest in a sport that recent- to shake mine and say games likely will be played at thoughts. I don’t go a day without ly has drawn record crowds for U.S. congratulations. EverBank Field or the University of thinking about a name and look. VOID SEPTEMBER 2013 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 31 Never a dull moment at EFYC summer kids camps SUMMER WRAP UP There was no time for boredom at the Epping Forest Yacht Club this summer. EFYC offered kids camps for tennis and sailing, and What summer fun is all about! held themed weeks for general summer camp. The Sport and Fitness Camp had a “Games to Gone are the days, mostly, of just lazing around You” day, from a company that offers fun activities for kids of all ages, including a gigan- the house during summer break with the occasional tic hamster ball and laser tag. During Art Week the club invited Doing Dishes Pottery out to foray to the beach or the cool darkness of an after- help the children make their own canvas art. noon movie. Children and teens have fun continuing to learn, to serve others, or to work at interesting jobs that will look great on post-college resumes. Take a peek at what some of your neighbors did this summer for ideas next year!

When not sailing, campers tried their hand with a paddle Games of laser tag were on the agenda Bringing “abroad” home to Sailing campers Jacksonville took to the water Rather than going abroac, the Enoch family brought Spain into their home for the month of July. Through Education First (EF) Homestay, 150 middle and high school aged students studied English with EF teachers at the Episcopal School of Jacksonville and attended organized field trips around Jacksonville each day. The students came from all over the world (Spain, France, French Guiana, Russia, Denmark, Germany, Asia) to live with families in Jacksonville with the goal of speaking Artistic campers enjoyed their lessons English better and making lifelong memories. The Enoch family enjoyed hosting students, learning about new cultures and sharing some of Northeast Florida’s summer fun.

Tennis campers had a ball PAGE 32 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS SEPTEMBER 2013 SUMMER WRAP UP Just plain havin’ fun

Lily, 14-year-old daughter of Resident News writer Laura Jane Pittman, ziplines in Asheville, NC

The McGhee family enjoyed their trip overseas as evidenced by their happy faces Going abroad for the first time Over the summer, my mom’s side of the family everyone else and we went to Big Ben, Westminster took a family vacation. In the past, we have gone to Abbey, The Tower of London, et cetera. Then all the places around the U.S. like the Rocky Mountains, other family arrived and everything became a little bit Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire, and hiking hectic, as is normal with Parks family vacations. We trips in Virginia. However, this year, we went to all had an amazing time, even my little one and a half London and Brimpton in England. I loved all the other year old cousin, even if he was just running around trips too, but this one felt special to me because it yelling about ice cream and big rocks. Submitted by was the year I graduated from my elementary school Riley McGee, whose mother Paige Parks McGee is a and home away from home, San Jose Episcopal Day curriculum and integration specialist at San Jose Lauren Marr (left) and Suzi Airheart (right) spent time with family at School. My grandparents took me over there before Episcopal Day School. Ponte Vedra and shared crawfish at Palm Valley Fish Camp

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Virginia Smith, of Ortega Forest, and dents, college-aged students, or adults Avondale resident Sally Van Cleve, both each week. 2013 graduates of the Episcopal School Van Cleve went on the ESJ service trip of Jacksonville (ESJ), gave up their sum- to the Dominican Republic, to Hogar De mer – willingly. Ninos, a boys’ orphanage in San Smith spent six weeks working in Cristobal (a province outside of Santo Alajuelita, Costa Rica as a staff intern, Domingo). She was there for three weeks where she led U.S.-based church groups and served as a chaperone and head ranging from 10 to 50 high school stu- translator for the ESJ mission teams.

Virginia Smith in the mission field in Alajuelita, Costa Rica Sally VanCleve with orphans at Hogar de Ninos in San Cristobal

Griffin McCutcheon of San Marco and for- Resident worked mer Bolles School student spent the summer working at NASA’s Ames Research Center in Mountain View, CA conducting synthetic biolo- at NASA gy research for use in future space missions. McCutcheon, the son of Jeff and Lisa McCutcheon, was also named to the Dean’s list for academic excellence for the spring 2013 semester at The Johns Hopkins University. To be selected for this honor, a stu- dent must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale in a program of at least 14 credits with at least 12 graded credits. He is majoring in chemical and biomolecular engi- neering and will graduate in May 2014.

Griffin McCutcheon

Taverna takes a vacation Sam and Kiley Efron, with Dillon, reminiscing on vacation at the Claremont Hotel in Oakland, CA, where they were married Pierce & Wallace Stine enjoyed time on the Seven-year-old Quinn is up to his neck in fun on windswept dunes of Jekyll Island this summer the beach in Santa Cruz, CA PAGE 34 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS SEPTEMBER 2013 Young Life actively involved in area’s young lives BY NANCY LEE BETHEA beaches. In addition, Wyldlife hosts Left to right: Cole Scott, Charlie Cellar, David Bast (back), Bender Middlekauff, Davis Conolly (back), RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS city-wide meetings twice a month at Craig Johnson (checkered shorts), Thomas Brooke, Paul Garson (kneeling front row), Tim Gonino (red shirt), various locations. Aaron Gregory (far right) With crud wars, pizza nights, The third program, Capernaum, is beach days and Bible studies, the Young Life’s outreach to disabled Young Life organization strives to teens. By offering ways for teens to spend time with teenagers and make friends while having fun, impact their lives for Christ. Started Young Life staff and volunteers in Texas in 1941, Young Life now show Christ’s love to special teens works with teens in more than 60 by spending time with them. An all- countries. Locally, the organization city Capernaum Club will host its hosts clubs and events throughout first meeting of the year on Sept. 12 city. at Christ’s Church in Mandarin. Young Life in Jacksonville pro- The fourth program, Young Lives, vides four programs for teenagers. is the organization’s ministry to teen The first, Young Life, is geared to moms and moms-to-be. Local meet- high school age teens. Young Life ings are held at The Potter’s House hosts meetings for students from The on Jacksonville’s North side once a Bolles School and Episcopal School month. Young Lives staff and volun- of Jacksonville on Monday nights at teers provide love, advice and care Southside United Methodist Church for teens struggling with the going forward,” she added. Bast shared. “I wanted to tell you on Hendricks Avenue. Meetings are demands of being a kid and a parent With a mission to introduce teens that while at camp, I made a deci- held at other locations for students at the same time. to Jesus Christ and help them grow sion to surrender my life to Christ,” from Stanton College Preparatory San Marco resident Rose Shabaya in their faith, Young Life staff and her Instagram post read. “I realized I School, Paxon School for Advanced has worked as a Young Lives coordi- volunteers work with teens in all was living for society, not for Him. I Studies, Raines High School and nator since 2010. Helping teen moth- parts of the city. found freedom in Christ. He sent His Fletcher High School. ers build self-esteem and set up In August, a group of Jacksonville only Son to die for me in order to Wyldlife is the organization’s pro- goals for themselves is part of what teens attended a Young Life camp in save me from my sins,” she added. gram for middle school students. she does. She also models Christ’s Saranac, New York. “Over 20 Investing time, energy and Currently, Wyldlife meets at Landon love with the girls. “I try to be an became new believers in Christ dur- resources in kids is what Young Life Middle School at least once a month. adult friend they can share with,” she ing their week at camp,” David Bast, has been doing for six decades. Other Wyldlife meetings are held for said. Young Life’s Metro Director for “We always need volunteer lead- students at Eugene Butler Middle “Some of these girls are the first Jacksonville, said. ers,” Bast said, “so if anyone is School and James Weldon Johnson ones in their families to graduate One high school student posted interested in sharing their life and Middle School. Wyldlife meetings from high school or the first ones to her ‘say-so’ for her more than the Good News of Jesus Christ with are also held for private school stu- go to college,” Shabaya said. “I want 11,000 social media followers to teenagers, please email me at dents and for students living at the to help them make better choices read after returning from Saranac, [email protected].” SEPTEMBER 2013 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 35

City of rivers, city of bridges Local history closely This photo was taken by connected in more way Lewis Wickes Hines, a than one by the buildling New York City school- of bridges teacher and photographer who felt so strongly about

ROBIN ROBINSON, PRESIDENT, the issue that he quit his JACKSONVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY job teaching school and became an investigative Governor Fuller Warren, with his wife Barbara, attended the dedication photographer for the and renaming of the Acosta Bridge in National Child Labor August, 1949. The first bridge for Committee. Photographs vehicular traffic across the river and such as this were instru- the first lift bridge in the state of Florida, it opened with great fanfare mental in calling attention on July 1, 1921. It was originally to child labor problems called the St. Johns River Bridge. and bringing about child Once it was built the bridge opened labor laws in the United up the East coast of Florida to increased development and was States. dubbed “Duval County’s Gift to the Photo credit: New York Public Library State of Florida.” It was renamed for Digital Collection, Lewis Hines, St. Elmo “Chic” Acosta in recognition photographer of his actions in the legislature to bring about construction of the bridge. Committee. Photographs such as this Following the construction of the were instrumental in calling attention Main Street Bridge in the 1940s and to child labor problems and bringing the Matthews Bridge in 1953, a bridge about child labor laws in the United was built in 1954 and named for States. Legislation was passed and Governor Warren. Fuller Warren was resulted ultimately in the Fair Labor elected to the Florida Legislature at Standards Act of 1938 protecting the young age of 21, served in World workers of all ages. War II, served on the Jacksonville Labor Day is a celebration of the City Council and became Florida’s American worker which began in the governor in 1949. late 1880s and is observed today to Recognition of laborers and their acknowledge the vital force labor working conditions caused concern in has contributed to the economic the early 1900s when many children well-being of our country. It were drawn into the labor force. became a Federal holiday in 1894. Working conditions were not always the best and it deprived the children of obtaining an education. The Governor Jacksonville messenger boys show here in 1913 were typical child labor- Fuller Warren, ers putting in long hours with little with his wife Barbara, pay. This photo was taken by Lewis Wickes Hines, a New York City attended the dedication schoolteacher and photographer who and renaming of the Acosta felt so strongly about the issue that he Bridge in August, 1949. quit his job teaching school and became an investigative photographer Photo credit: Florida Archives: for the National Child Labor Florida Memory Project

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