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M EMBER OF THE RT PUBLISHING GROUP OF COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS Volume 7, Issue 7 Visit our online edition at www.mandarinnewsline.com April 2013 Junior Achievement hosts business “Front Porch Stories” conference for teens entertain and inform By Contributing Writer Stephanie Pfi ster, Junior Achievement By Karl Kennell Amari Mondy, an 11th For years, Mandarin grader, wants to have her own icon Billy Barwald has clothing boutique someday and been sharing stories and said she enjoyed “getting tips tales with his friends and and background knowledge neighbors. His history in from the ladies and learning Mandarin goes back a very what they went through.” long time, all the way back “It gives them a real insight to when his family moved into the business world,” stated their two-story home by Betzy Santiago, special assis- barge up the St. Johns River tant to the mayor. “They can from Riverside to Loretto see the opportunities available Road, across from Loretto to them and other avenues to Elementary School. With consider.” Barwald’s gift for the long The girls collaborated tale it was only natural that through hands-on activities the Mandarin Museum and such as Junior Achievement’s Historical Society would hands-on exercise “Balance, invite him to the museum Teens learn at the It’s HER Business conference. Break Even or Broke,” in which for some “Front Porch Positive energy fi lled the entrepreneurship among high they learned the impact of daily Stories.” Each Sunday from room as the eighth annual school girls ages 15 to 18. choices in determining their February 10 through March Teen Entrepreneurship Confer- Thirty-four women busi- fi nancial futures. 10, Barwald came to the ence “It’s HER Business” got ness owners, including RT Conference mentor An- museum to tell his tales— underway at the University of Publishing, Inc. owner Rebecca nie Grogan, president of The not like you would fi nd in a school lecture, but with Billy Barwood on the porch at the North Florida University Center Taus, helped facilitate the con- H.I.L.L. of Northeast Florida, Mandarin Museum. on March 15. Junior Achieve- ference and served as mentors. had high praise for the girls the special fl avor of friends ment’s JA Girl$, along with Girls had the chance to inter- participating: “It’s evident they and neighbors sitting around on Harriet Beecher Stowe and the community partners including view these successful women all have a good head on their the front porch as the sun goes great freeze of 1899,” “Cattle The Small Business Develop- to learn everything it takes to shoulders. They have the poten- down listening to Grandpa tell drives from Loretto to Palm ment Center at UNF and Duval start a business. They learned tial to really do something.” of the highlights of his life. Valley,” “The Barwalds and the County Public Schools, held concepts such as how to bud- Junior Achievement’s JA Titles for the stories in- adventure of moving to Loretto” this one-day conference to en- get, how a business runs and cluded “The citrus business in courage fi nancial literacy and how to write a business plan. Junior Achievement cont. on pg. 9 Mandarin during the time of Front Porch Stories cont. on pg. 12
Appearing in this issue! Summer Camp & “Miss Aggie” Emily Lisska recognized on What’s Inside Kids’ Activities Guide! annual Miss Aggie Day Page 3 What’s New Page 4 The Sheriff Reports Call 904-886-4919 for information! By Karl Kennell Page 5 From the City As the Old Man- The occasion darin Store and Post for the neighborly Councilmember Offi ce came alive get-together was Page 6 School District Journal on March 10, it was the awarding of the Page 7 Civics for one and all hard to believe that 2013 Miss Aggie only a little over 100 Award. On Miss Page 8 Political Commentary years had passed Aggie Day each Page 9 Rotary Club update since it fi rst opened year since 2003, a in 1911. It was just woman in Manda- Page 11 Food and Fun like a spring day of rin who has made Page 12 People’s Fest Sales Reps: years-gone-by as signifi cant contri- ,INDA 'AY s ,' RTPUBLISHINGCOM Page 13 Wilford’s closes +ATHRIN ,ANCELLE s +, RTPUBLISHINGCOM friends and neighbors butions including (EATHER 3EAY s (3 RTPUBLISHINGCOM of Mandarin gath- civic, educational Page 14 Mandarin Women’s Club ered at the little store or charitable ac- Page 17 Community Nutcracker at 12471 Mandarin complishments in Page 18 Summer Camp Guide Road. They wandered the community is about and leaned presented the Miss Page 22 MHS Happenings against the counters Aggie Award. The Page 23 MHS Sports
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The ~Mandarin NewsLine~The CreekLine~Southside NewsLine~ RT Publishing, Inc. farmers market located at the fun, family event, sponsored The CreekLine historic Mandarin Community by First Coast Tea Party, will The Ocean Breeze Club under the beautiful oaks feature keynote speaker Michael Mandarin NewsLine at 12447 Mandarin Road. Hours Patrick Leahy, author of Cov- are 12:00 noon until 4:00 p.m. enant of Liberty. Music will be Players Journal every other Sunday. The market provided by Let Freedom Sing, Publisher Rebecca Taus has many vendors who supply a local patriotic choral group. [email protected] products which vary by the sea- Face painting, balloon sculpture sons. These items include local and information booths with Editor Martie Thompson produce, local honey, specialty educational material will pro- [email protected] foods, baked goods, art and vide something for everyone. Advertising Sales, Linda Gay crafts. Upcoming dates for the Come see what we are all about. [email protected] market in 2013 are April 7 and For more information, please 21, May 5 and 19, June 2, 16 contact visit FCTPcommunity. Advertising Sales, and 30 and July 14 and 28. The org or call 683-3945. Kathrin Lancelle market will be closed in August [email protected] and start up again on Septem- The journey to end cancer Advertising Sales, Heather Seay ber 1. For additional informa- begins with a single step. Relay [email protected] tion, please contact Todd at for Life of Mandarin invites 607-9935. Graphic Design, Lisa Felegy the entire Jacksonville com- [email protected] munity to join their journey The North Florida Acoustic is $15.50 for members and Are you taxed enough al- on Saturday, May 4, 2013. Neuroma Support Group will $16.50 for non-members. Res- RT Publishing, Inc. ready? You can meet like-mind- The 24-hour event, which will meet on Saturday, April 20 at ervations are required; please 12443 San Jose Boulevard ed individuals at the fi fth an- take place at Mandarin High 1:00 p.m. at Mandarin United call Marilyn at 260-8431 by Suite 403 nual Tax Day Rally on April 15 School, will feature tradi- Methodist Church, located at Thursday April 18. Call Diane at Jacksonville, FL 32223 tional Relay for Life ceremo- 11270 San Jose Boulevard. 880-5354 for more information Ph: 904-886-4919 nies, lively entertainment and Please call 287-8132 for addi- about our club. Letters to the unique fundraising ideas. The tional information. Relay has already kicked-off its A Spring Gardening Work- Editor policy 2012-2013 season, so do not The Mandarin Women’s shop will be held on Wednes- At RT Publishing we delay when signing up. 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Pay you keep car keys or house keys of the past three years (2009 attention. Stay off the phone in your car, a home burglary through 2011) have plateaued and don’t text and drive. Obey is just another step away for (-0.3 percent).The 2012 results, the signs and rules of the road; the criminals. Never leave your when released by the Florida motorists must share the road weapons in your car. You would Department of Law Enforce- with bicycles. Pedestrians and be shocked to know how many ment later this year, will show cyclists must obey the rules of violent crimes are committed a slight decline in crime overall the road as well. Traffi c homi- with guns stolen from a regis- For coverage, service and rate (-3.5 percent), caused mostly cides (138), which are largely tered owner because they were by a good decline in property preventable, are higher than not properly secured. They end second opinions . . . crime (- murders (93), which are much up being sold on the street to 4.0 percent)*. We are fortu- less preventable. You can help people who cannot buy them nate and I attribute this to the lower the number of traffi c legally. VA RSIT Y high level of citizen engagement fatalities by being a more atten- Protect your children. we have built in the community tive driver, bicyclist and pedes- Monitor their internet activities. INSURANCE, INC. and aggressive prosecution by trian. Also, do not engage in Monitor and engage in their the State Attorney. Also, our ju- any of those activities if you are social networking activities. 268-6365 diciary is the fi nest in the state. under the infl uence. Know their friends and the #761Ŗ*1/'Ŗ$75+0'55Ŗ.+(' But as we enter into budget Share the Road. It’s the law. parents and guardians of their www.varsityinsuranceagency.com preparations for the 2014 fi s- Did you know that bicycles are friends. There is a curfew in cal year, I am very concerned. technically “vehicles?” Did you Jacksonville for juveniles. There Email: [email protected] These aren’t scare tactics. We know that as a motorist you are are truancy laws, as well. If can no longer “cut our way required to pass a bicyclist on you are having trouble with the hardest thing to do is to ending battle to harden the to greatness” in public safety, the roadways with a three feet your child, there are resources reach out and ask for help. But target against criminal activity while trying to attract top tier barrier and they are allowed available to you: Police Athletic a troubled adolescent needs and prevent tragic accidents. I businesses to our city and ask to ride up to two-abreast in League; Mental Health Resource help, and there are professionals thank you for your support in our residents to help revital- the right lane of the roadway, Center; The Parent Help Center; trained to provide it. First Call this fi ght. ize our core (downtown) com- with traffi c? Many people don’t The Boys and Girls Club; Camp for Help, operated by the United *Offi cial 2012 Uniformed munity. I’m asking each citizen know the Rules of the Road – Cadet; and the Duval County Way of Northeast Florida, can Crime Report (UCR) Crime to do more to engage with us. go to www.jaxsheriff .org and Public Schools have their own be reached by calling 2-1-1. statistics are expected to be Here’s a list: click on the Alert Today Alive police who are Resource Offi - The more we work together; released by the Florida Depart- Be Alert Today and Alive Tomorrow icon for more infor- cers. Don’t let problems escalate. the stronger our solidarity in ment of Law Enforcement later Tomorrow! mation. As a parent, I know sometimes the “good fi ght” – the never- in the spring. What’s New cont. from pg. 3 registration is requested. Please us for a fun-fi lled Saturday. Re- contact [email protected] or member someone’s junk is your 255-7450. treasure! For further informa- tion about our club, check our Are you troubled by some- website at www.iacofjackson- one’s drinking? Al-Anon Family ville.com/. Groups can help. Let us share our experience, strength and The Mandarin Garden Club hope. Join us every Monday annual Plant Sale and Garden night from 8:00 p.m. until Festival will be held on Satur- 9:00 p.m. in the First Christian day, April 27 from 8:00 a.m. Church of Jacksonville, located until 2:00 p.m. at 2892 Loretto at 11924 San Jose Boulevard or Road. Admission is free and visit us at www.jaxafg.org. there is plenty of parking next door at the Masonic Lodge. The Mandarin Chapter of Inside the clubhouse will be AARP meets the third Friday overfl owing with a wide selec- of every month at 2:00 p.m. at tion of reasonably priced plants Augustine Landing, located at that grow very well right here 10141 Old St. Augustine Road. in Mandarin. Outside will be the We are a non-profi t, non- “back by popular demand” ven- partisan membership organiza- dors selling the most wonderful tion, affi liated with the na- gardening related items. For tional AARP. Our activities and additional information, please programs are designed to help contact mandaringardenclub@ people age 50 and over im- comcast.net or 268-1192. prove the quality of their lives. Visitors are welcome! For ad- Shuffl eboard is played on ditional information, please call Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. at Man- 733-0516 or email alex9520@ darin Park (south end of Man- comcast.net. darin Road) next to the tennis courts at the park entrance. The April meeting of the These are new winter hours River City Women’s Club will beginning in January. Begin- have its monthly luncheon and ners are welcome. Just show up, meeting on Wednesday, April unless it rains. 17 at the Mandarin Ramada Inn beginning at 10:30 a.m. The The April general meeting luncheon will be followed by of the All Star Quilters Guild the installation of 2013-2014 will be held on Monday, April offi cers. After this, checks will 15 at 9:30 a.m. at the First be presented to the charities Christian Church, located at selected by the club for the 11924 San Jose Boulevard. The 2012-2013 year. For additional program “American Quilting information, please call 262- History, 1700 to 1800” will be 8719. presented by Group 1 of the members. Visitors are welcome. The Italian American Club For more information, please in Mandarin will host its annual contact Dot Butler at 642-6574 garage sale on Saturday, April and visit us online at www.org- 6 from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 sites.com/fl /allstarquiltguild. p.m. Delicious Italian lunches are available along with our homemade desserts. Come join What’s New cont. on pg. 5 www.MandarinNewsLine.com • April 2013 • Mandarin NewsLine, Page 5 From the City Council Member’s Desk By Contributing Writer Matt Schellenberg, City Council Member, District 6 Saturday 9am-6pm Twenty-two years ago, the I can’t either. But in today’s pro-business attitude and my property at the corner of Oak political world, if you try to set responsible approach to gov- Sun. 10am-5pm Bluff Lane and San Jose Boule- an example by demanding the ernment by making sure the vard was zoned for commercial best and diverge in any way taxpayers’ money is spent well. Giant Treasure Mound for Kids 12 & Under development. Currently, the from the new mantra, you are This means demanding that we to discover coins and treasures land owner is busy prepping the immediately accused of being appoint and hire the most quali- +IDS !CTIVITIES s (OURS OF 0LAY property for development. Plans “intolerant.” Wow! On top of it, fi ed people to run our govern- for the vertical development those who oppose your opinion ment and serve on our boards #AR 3HOW 7INNER PICKED BY 0EOPLES #HOICE h9OURE THE *UDGEv have yet to be submitted, but say you are a “hate monger” or and commissions, regardless of ,IVE ,OCAL "ANDS %NTERTAINMENT once they are, I’ll be able to let a “racist.” It’s becoming more race, creed or background. you know what type of business evident to me that those who Politics is clearly a contact -AGIC 3HOWS BY 3YGAM THE 'REAT we will see on that property. make a habit of accusing others sport – so get in the game and 'REET AND -EET ,OCAL 6ENDORS As the vice-chair of the of intolerance are themselves help make government more Land Use and Zoning (LUZ) intolerant to diff ering opinions. responsive to its citizens. 3HRINERS h&UNSTERv #LOWNS Committee, I am heavily in- You don’t agree with me? Then By the way, I look forward &2%% #HILD )$ volved in applications for you must be a racist. This is the to hearing your thoughts and zoning changes, exceptions, thinking today. opinions at my Town Hall meet- variances, etc. I have seen fi rst- I would like to send a mes- ing on Thursday, April 25 at LOCATED 12286 San Jose Blvd. hand how development can be sage to those folks by stating 6:00 p.m. at Loretto Elementary. a good thing for our area and a publicly that I am not going See you there. boon to our local economy, but to fall in line with this new Please do not hesitate to What’s New cont. from pg. 4 socials, playgroups and fi eld it must be responsible and take mantra. It’s wrong and demean- contact me at [email protected] or trips to the zoo and museums. into account the concerns of ing for the vast majority of us. 630-1388. The NASJAX Skin and For additional information, nearby residents. For the most I will continue to remain loyal God bless, please email semandarin- part, Mandarin has done well to the needs of the Mandarin Scuba Diving Club meets at 7:00 Matt Schellenberg p.m. on the fi rst Wednesday [email protected]. maintaining a balance. community, my principles, my of each month at the Golden Just about every day I hear Corral Buff et and Grill, located The Northeast Florida Quit the word “diversity.” Downtown at 11470 San Jose Boulevard Smoking Now (QSN) Program at City Hall and throughout Bella La Vita Salon in Mandarin. The club is open is now off ering a FREE class in every other government entity, Of Julington Creek to all divers and those who are Mandarin at Jacksonville Wor- it seems to be the new mantra. Always wanted to own your own salon? Have you been held back due to costly interested in diving (military ship Center on Old St Augustine Nowadays, every organization, overhead, costly build out expenses . . . or just simply afraid of taking the next step affi liation is not required). For Road! The class will start Satur- committee and group abso- . . . Now you can experience owning and operating your own salon without the costly overhead. more information, please visit day, March 16 and meet once a lutely must have “diversity.” the website at nasjaxscubad- week for six consecutive weeks. I’m not against diversity; in Bella La Vita Salon is offering personal salon suites available for lease. Multiple ivers.org or contact the club Free workbook, water bottle, fact, just the opposite, but I’m lease options available to meet your individual business needs. president, Dave Martin, at 413- stress ball, and nicotine replace- more in favor of attracting the Salons are located in a busy store front plaza with great anchor stores such as the 8773. most qualifi ed and experienced new Walmart Market Place. This is a great location to support new salon business. ment therapies (patch, lozenge Plaza is nestled in the heart of Julington Creek Plantation . or gum) will be provided. Please people - no matter who they are Now offering or where they come from. Brazilian Blowout To make experience even more affordable all suites are designed for double Are you a compulsive over- call early to register at 482- $200 during the occupancy if desired. eater? Do you eat when you’re 0189. Visit our website at www. In sports like football, month of April! not hungry or not eat when northfl oridaahec.org. baseball, basketball or even golf your body needs nourishment? and tennis, should we demand rXXXCFMMBMBWJUBTBMPODPN Do you go on eating binges for The Garden Club of Jack- selecting players based on no apparent reason? Do you sonville’s eighth annual Blooms “diversity” like the government have feelings of guilt, shame Galore and More plant sale and is demanding? I think not. Can or embarrassment about how artisan festival will take place you imagine any sports team Happy Spring! you eat? Do you eat sensibly in on Saturday, April 6, from 9:00 relying on “diversity” alone front of others and then make a.m. until 3:00 p.m. (rain or to be the best it can be? No, up for it when you’re alone? shine) located on the beautiful If you answered yes to any of St. Johns River at 1005 River- these questions, Overeaters side Avenue in Jacksonville. Anonymous (OA) may help. The The event is free and open to group meets every Thursday the public. Guests will have the from 12:00 noon until 1:15 opportunity to purchase plants p.m. at Christian Family Chapel, grown by Garden Club members located at 10365 Old St. Augus- at exceptional prices. A benefi t tine Road, in Building D, Room to these locally grown plants is 4. For information, please call that they are already acclimated 472-4067. to our local weather. Also at the festival will be professional The MOMS Club of Jack- plant nurseries and artisans sonville/Mandarin-SE off ers selling their unique hand- support for stay at home and crafted items including outdoor part-time working moms living garden art, women’s clothing, in zip code 32258. With the jewelry, botanical products, club, you will have enrich- fragrant candles, gourd art and ing activities for you and your more. A children’s activity area children, during the day when is something new this year and you need the most support. A a light lunch will be for sale as sample of activities includes well. A forum of Florida Master park days, beach days, monthly Gardeners will be on hand to answer your gardening ques- tions. Don’t miss this great Don’t forget to event! The Sierra Club will host lo- File Your Taxes! cal columnist Mark Woods, who will share his travel stories and photos in his journey through our National Parks and high- light their legacy. The meeting will be held on Monday, April 8, at Lakewood Presbyterian Church, located at 2001 Uni- versity Boulevard West at 6:30 p.m. The event is free and all are welcome. Please bring your own cup to reduce waste in the landfi ll. For additional infor- Monday, April 15 mation, please contact Janet Larson at 247-1876. Page 6, Mandarin NewsLine • April 2013 • www.MandarinNewsLine.com School District Journal By Contributing Writer Jason Fischer, School Board Representative, District 7 buy one, get one Last month the Jacksonville gratulations to Ms. Shackelford. cess that solve problems and Public Education Fund and the A job well done! overcome challenges. Schultz Center for Teaching and In other School Board news • Equity – We promote an Leadership co-hosted the 2013 we are working on developing environment that ensures * Florida Blue EDDY Awards, a new strategic plan. In it we equal opportunity and values recognizing Duval County’s top have laid out a vision, mission, diversity teachers. Five teachers were core values and a set of goals to • Collaboration – We are a 50% Off nominated as fi nalists and they raise student achievement. community of individu- ON ALL BATH LIGHTING are: Vision: Every student is in- als who share a collective • Scott Cason, history teacher spired and prepared for success responsibility to achieve our Shop our 16,000 sq. ft. showroom which displays the largest at Mandarin High School in college, career and life. common mission selection of bath lighting in the area. Turn your ordinary • Cameron Foley, reading Mission: To provide edu- Goals: bathroom into something extraordinary at Avenues Lighting. teacher at Ramona Boulevard cational excellence in every in • Develop great educators and Elementary School school, in every classroom, for leaders • Blair Nolan, English teacher every student, every day. • Engage parents, caregivers at First Coast High School Core Values: and community • Apryl Shackelford, read- • Develop the whole child ing teacher at Northwestern • Excellence – We expect the highest standards throughout • Ensure eff ective, equitable Middle School and effi cient use of resources Jacksonville 10130 Philips Highway (904) 262-8113 • Robyn White, reading coach our organization from the Across from Avenues Mall, exit 339 Open 7 Days A Week AveLighting.com School Board and Superin- The plan isn’t complete yet. at West Jacksonville Elemen- *Sale Ends March 31st. Excludes prior promotions, sale items as marked. In stock items only. tendent to the student. In the next few months we will tary School • Integrity – We foster posi- be defi ning targets for measur- If you haven’t yet heard tive relationships based on able outcomes tied to student Apryl Shackelford, reading mutual respect, transparency, achievement. Your feedback teacher from Northwestern honesty and the consistent is greatly appreciated. Please Middle School, was named demonstration of actions. direct your comments and Happy Spring! the Florida Blue Duval County • Innovation – We create questions to me at FischerJ@ Teacher of the Year 2013. Con- dynamic systems and pro- DuvalSchools.org or 390-2372. Springtime irrigation should be effi cient Let us know about your By Contributing Writer Teresa H. Monson, St. Johns River Water Management District organization or club! With springtime planting inch of water per irrigation provides a comprehensive and under way and dry conditions zone and to no more than one searchable listing of plants most Don’t know how to write a press release? forecast for spring and sum- hour per irrigation zone on suitable for a variety of grow- No problem. mer in north and east-central each day that irrigation oc- ing conditions. Inside the home, Florida, year-round water con- curs. The restrictions apply to fi xing leaks and replacing Just write up the: servation is one of the most im- water withdrawn from ground older high-water-use plumb- t8IPt8IBUt8IFOt8IFSFt8IZ portant strategies to help meet or surface water, from a private ing fi xtures with newer water- Florida’s water supply needs well or pump, or from a public saving ones can save signifi cant Send to our Editor: Martie Thompson, now and in the future. Water- or private water utility. Some amounts of water. [email protected] ing restrictions are in place exceptions apply, such as the The District also focuses on throughout the year within the use of water from a reclaimed year-round conservation by re- Please give your name and phone number should she need St. Johns River Water Manage- water supply, which is allowed quiring all permit holders to use to contact you. She will handle the rest! ment District’s 18-county region any time except when a local water effi ciently, encouraging to ensure the effi cient use of government restricts the use of the use of reclaimed water and water for lawn and landscape reclaimed water. storm water to conserve potable irrigation. Landscape irrigation is lim- water. Coinciding with the return ited to one day a week during Additional details about the to daylight saving time on Eastern Standard Time, which watering restrictions are avail- March 10, landscape irrigation resumes the fi rst Sunday in able at fl oridaswater.com/water- is allowed up to two days a November. ingrestrictions. week before 10:00 a.m. or after Currently, rainfall averages 4:00 p.m. Landscape irrigation across the region vary widely — is limited to the following days: Volusia County is more than 11 Advertise in • Wednesday and Saturday for inches below normal rainfall for residential landscape irriga- the past 12 months, while Baker tion at addresses that end in County is 12.5 inches above Mandarin an odd number or have no normal rainfall for the same address period. NewsLine • Thursday and Sunday for Regardless of temporary Mark your calendar for the residential landscape irriga- conditions, watering wisely It’s good for tion at addresses that end in year-round promotes healthier an even number lawns and landscapes and can business! San Marco Art Festival • Tuesday and Friday for save thousands of gallons of San Marco Boulevard will is original and handmade in nonresidential landscape ir- water per month, as well as sav- 886-4919 once again be transformed into America. The San Marco Art rigation ing homeowners money. To help an outdoor art gallery showcas- Festival makes the arts acces- In addition, irrigation is homeowners save water, the [email protected] ing the work of leading local, sible to a broad audience. Prices limited to three-quarters of an District’s online plant database regional and national artists on range from $25 hand-designed April 6 and 7, 2013. Festival earrings to $30,000 metal sculp- promoter Howard Alan Events tures. Jacksonville Health & produced the November show The event appeals to people with a wonderful turnout of of all ages including families, Wellness Center artists and festival patrons. This art enthusiasts and serious art event will also feature a wide buyers looking to add to their ChiropracticChiropra ~ Massage ~ Mental Health Counseling ~ Functional Medicine ~ array of artwork. Admission is collections. Yoga ~ Spinal Rehab ~ Nutrition Counseling ~ free and open to the public. The San Marco Art Festival Meal PlPlanning and Supplemental Guidance ~ Natural Hormone Balancing The artists will line San will be held on Saturday and Marco Boulevard with their Let Chiropractic help you with Sunday, April 6 and 7, from gallery style display booths and 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Headaches, Back, Leg, & Neck Pain, Work & Auto Injuries will be present for the dura- Let our multidisciplinary approach help you with: tion of the festival. All artists We are all faced WeightWei Loss, Fatigue, Diabetes, Depression, Anxiety, High Blood Pressure, are juried by an independent with a series of Fibromyalgia,Fib ADHD, Autoimmunity, Gluten Intolerance, to name a few. panel of expert judges and hand-selected from hundreds of great opportunities 268-6568 applicants based on quality and diversity. The artistic media rep- disguised as 9957 Moorings Dr., Ste. 403 (off of San Jose Blvd) resented include paintings, life Mandarin, Jacksonville 32257 size sculptures, photography, impossible situations. glass, wood, jewelry, collage ~Chuck Swindoll www.DrRepole.com and ceramics. All of the artwork www.MandarinNewsLine.com • April 2013 • Mandarin NewsLine, Page 7 E Pluribus Unum: Civics for one and all By James A. Lee, M.Ed., Ed.D. ABD, Peer Teacher Evaluator, St. Johns County School District Convenient Appointments As a casual user of social tutional DNA, if you will. media, I have noticed a hot- Last month I introduced R. Before & After ter tone and a raised level of Freeman Butts and his idea of tension between my “friends” the Twelve Tables of Civism. Work or School! on any number of current is- In this paradigm, Butts delin- sues. Among even my small eated 12 principles fundamental Call today for your circle of contacts, I can read, to American civic education at any moment, comments that and, I believe, necessary for FREE consultation! both praise and condemn some all citizens’ understanding of proposed change in the status of American civic life. He struc- gun rights, gay marriage, abor- tured these 12 principles under tion laws, the public budget or two headings. Under unum whatever. (one) he listed: justice, equality, But, be sure, this is not a authority, participation, truth new phenomenon in American and patriotism—those principles public discourse. We need only necessary for promoting the tion begins and ends with a to recall the heated and divisive general welfare. Countering dilemma. What is the healthy battles our nation has survived, each of those in respective order balance between liberty for from the most well-known, the under pluribus (the many) are: individuals and government Civil War, to some maybe lesser freedom, diversity, privacy, due control of those liberties for the known, but no less bitterly process, property and human welfare of society? Many people divisive, like the labor disputes rights—those principles neces- today are quick to support of the early 20th century, the sary to secure the blessing of unlimited individual liberty as California water wars, the treat- liberty. the most desired condition. But ment of native Americans, etc. Butts separated these prin- liberty has a corrupted form. No, we, today, certainly can- ciples into the two categories to Remember how Thomas Hobbes not claim discovery rights to emphasize their countervailing described society, that in the divisive politics. In fact, as I will nature and their true and cor- “state of nature” unlimited show, it is built into our consti- rupted forms. Our civic condi- liberty is merely the equivalent of anarchy—a condition that he said renders life “poor, nasty, brutish and short.” Liberty is a wonderful gift guaranteed by our founding documents. But Calling all walkers! none of us wants to have to fend for ourselves in a govern- It is not too late to join the • Select Mandarin Museum ment-free society, regardless of Mandarin Museum and His- and Historical Society from “Concerns about how tempting the thought may torical Society ‘s “Human Race the drop-down list of partici- sometimes sound. 2013” team. This walk/run event pating agencies. Justice, in contrast, is the will be held on April 6 begin- • On the registration form youryou drinking eff ort to control the misuse of ning at 8 a.m. It is a 5k or 1 you also have the chance to liberty. The old saying serves us mile walk/run for non-profi t win a cash prize of $5000 water?” well, “Your right to swing your organizations. It is sponsored by by guessing the number of fi st ends at the end of my nose.” HandsOn Jacksonville (HOJ) and birdies that will be made in Call Call thethe the Ours is a system founded on the 1st Place Sports. The event will the 2013 PLAYERS Champi- StraightS rule of law—laws approved by be held at the St. Johns Town onship. WaterW Waterater duly elected representatives and Center. • After you register, you will answers applied to all equally and fairly. It is very easy to register: be provided with some more Treatment • Go to www.handsonjack- information by email. No high Even though we can all conjure CompanyCompany to mind circumstances that belie sonville.com/race and click For more information, pressure. that fact, such justice is, at very “sign me up.” All walkers and please call 268-0784, email JacksonvilleJacksonville least, our goal. runners must be registered mandarinmuseum@bellsouth. has trustedtrusted So, as our Facebook (except babies in strollers). net or visit www.mandarinmu- 262-0197 “friends” and fellow tweeters No pets please. seum.net. for overoverover blather about one extreme opin- ion or another, they are merely 20 years.Years.Years. 3760 conducting the democratic task Lunar Phases of balancing liberty and justice. KORI RD. I wish, though, the blather were Last Quarter: April 3 a bit more civil. New: April 10 Lic. #W-32 First Quarter: April 18 NEFAR releases February 2013 real estate Full: April 25 sales statistics The Northeast Florida As- steady drop in inventory and with prices and sales steadily sociation of Realtors announces increase in sales has left just increasing. Pending sales are an real estate market statistics 4.7 months’ worth of inventory interesting indicator to watch. for February 2013. Statistics on hand (42 percent less than a While lack of mortgage quali- encompass both single-family year ago). A fi ve- to six-month fi cations or other issues mean residential and condo sales, inventory is considered a bal- that not every pending sale will D.K. Briery, CPA, PLC combined. Northeast Florida’s anced market. result in a closed sale, the intent Certified Public Accountant 30+ years of serving clients. real estate market is back in Pending sales (where a con- is clear; people want and are business. February’s closed sales tract has been written but the buying homes.” @ZNYY /b`V[R`` ANe 0\[`bYaV[T .PP\b[aV[T of 1,396 were an 11.5 percent sale has not closed) spiked up to For these and numerous ANe =YN[[V[T =_R]N_NaV\[ S\_ /b`V[R`` 6[QVcVQbNY` increase over a year ago. Of the 2,055 in February; 36.9 percent other real estate market statis- >bVPX/\\X` 0\[`bYaV[T A_NV[V[T 1,396 sales, 787 were traditional higher than a year ago. tics, take advantage of the free /\\XXRR]V[T @R_cVPR` 3V[N[PVNY @aNaRZR[a` 8[\dYRQTRNOYR V[ 0Ub_PU .PP\b[aV[T 0YR_Tf ANeNaV\[ and 609 were lender-mediated. NEFAR President Carol Zin- market reports available on the =R[`V\[ =YN[` 6?.` N[Q New Patient Special Whitening for Life! April is Water Conservation Month $ By Contributing Writer Teresa H. Monson, St. Johns River Water Management District The St. Johns River Water is one of the most important gram that promotes water 99Reg. $180 $ Management District’s Govern- strategies to help meet water effi ciency in new home Exam, Digital X-Rays ing Board recently approved a supply needs now and in the construction and commer- This offer is exclusive to self-pay patients and may proclamation designating April future. cial properties by off ering not be used with any insurance program. Contact 99the office for details. as Water Conservation Month Year-round District conser- resources and incentives to Must present coupon. Expires 4-30-13. Must present coupon. Expires 4-30-13. to encourage awareness about vation initiatives include: builders and home buyers. Dr. Brian Floro D.M.D. P.A. Dr. Brian Floro D.M.D. P.A. the importance of water con- • Consumptive use permit • A Water Conservation Chal- 4BO+PTF#MWEt 4BO+PTF#MWEt servation. April is typically a conditions that require all lenge for K-12 students that dry month when water demands permit holders to use water provides hands-on water Brian E. Floro DMD, PA increase. Rainfall levels are effi ciently. conservation projects and down in most of the District’s • Irrigation rules that limit a pledge that students sign General and Family Dentistry 18 counties over the past 12 irrigation to up to two days promising to educate family, Exams and Cleanings months, signifi cantly below per week during the spring neighbors and their commu- normal in Brevard, Flagler, and summer months and one nity on water conservation. Placing and Restoring Dental Implants Indian River, Orange, Seminole day a week during the cooler Visit fl oridaswater.com/wa- /b^\KM^SYX]ã YOUR9"1,Ê NEIGHBORHOOD ","" Ê 7Ê" °Ê LAW OFFICE. BANKRUPTCY. ,1*/ 9°ÊÊ FAMILY 9Ê 7°Ê7 -° LAW, WILLS, PROBATE. CFMMFSBOECVTUBNBOUFDPN 4BO+PTF#MWE 4VJUF 4.BOEBSJO +BDLTPOWJMMF '- Encore What’s new at MOSH? By Betty Swenson Bergmark, Professor Emeritus, Jacksonville University I recently had the great the origins and manifestations pleasure of meeting with Bill of race and racism in everyday Bortzfi eld, the new communi- life by investigating race and cations manager of the Mu- human variation through the seum of Science and History, framework of science.” better known as MOSH. With Among the presentations all the exciting exhibits that remaining in this exhibit is a are available to us there, we showing of the fi lm “The 904” are indeed fortunate to have on March 26 plus two off erings someone with his experience in the Speaker Series—a panel to bring them to our attention. discussion led by Dr. Melissa It is also an asset that he has Hargrove entitled “Through lived and worked in the area Our Eyes; Racing and Erasing for over a decade and has a Art” on March 28 and on April good feeling for the interests 24, Dr. Thomas Spielberg will of the residents of Jacksonville. present “Racial Myths: What His experience in the area most does our DNA Say?” On April recently includes serving as the 27 there is also an opportunity digital director of digital media to experience a Family Cultural eff orts at WJXX-ABC 25/ Day, when you can bring the WTLV-NBC 12, known collec- whole family to celebrate cul- tively as First Coast News. He tural diversity with food, music Pickettville Daylilyyy Farm also held a variety of positions and art. at the Florida Times Union Another outstanding con- during more than a decade of tinuing series is “MOSH After rapid fi re editorial, techno- Dark,” a fun series of cool adult 65 Different Varieties logical and business changes. programs. On June 27, “Wine These are just a few highlights Making 101” will be off ered. from an extensive career in The series continues on a 3LFNHWWYLOOH5RDG-DFNVRQYLOOH)/ communications that will monthly basis through Novem- All Daylilies $5 23(1:HHNHQGV3LFNHWWYLOOH'D\OLO\)DUPFRP indeed be invaluable to MOSH ber. Other off erings include the and the community. very special Cosmic Concerts. To quote Bortzfi eld, “My Held in the planetarium, they Women, Words and Wisdom: part of 2013 adventure at Jacksonville’s combine visual art and con- Museum of Science and History temporary music with a spec- Speaker Series is just beginning. I look for- tacular laser show. ward to getting the word out Among the many other The Women’s Center of $35 for a single speaker. gender-specifi c literacy program on all that MOSH has to off er.” permanent exhibits are “The Jacksonville presents the third Dr. Jennifer Wesely will providing one-on-one tutors To try to bring you up to Body Within,” “Water Worlds,” annual 2013 Speaker Series— focus on two of the most mar- and small classes to meet the date with some of the great “Currents of Time,” “Atlantic Women, Words and Wisdom ginalized groups of women in learning needs of women. The experiences that are awaiting Tales,” the “Florida Naturalists and our second speaker Jennifer our society today: homeless program addresses many types you at MOSH, I’ll begin with Center,” plus the Loft Gal- K. Wesely, Ph.D. on Tuesday, women and sex workers. The of literacy needs, such as read- the current featured exhibit lery which houses changing April 2. Our fi nal speaker, Mad- focus of her talk is appropri- ing, writing, math, computer entitled “Race: Are We So Dif- exhibits. Through September, eline Scales-Taylor, presents on ate as April is Sexual Assault skills, GED preparation as well ferent?” This is an award –win- “Jacksonville By Design—A1A May 7. Both of the lectures will Awareness Month. She will take as fi nancial and health literacy. ning, 5000 square foot interac- celebrates 100 Years of Archi- be held at Theatre Jacksonville a close look at the role violence For ticket information, tive traveling exhibit developed tecture” will be featured. in San Marco. Each event will plays in the homelessness of please visit www.womenscen- in 2007 by the American What a wonderful variety— begin with a reception at 5:30 women and the sexualization of terofjax.org or call 722-3000 Anthropological Association. It and there is more! For ad- p.m. with the featured speaker girls and women in our society. x 0. Ticket are $35 for a single will continue through April 28. ditional information, you can and at 6:30 p.m., the lecture Dr. Wesely is the author of two lecture. This includes the recep- Its purpose is “to help indi- call 396-6674 or visit www. with a question and answer ses- books: Hard Lives, Mean Streets: tion before the talk. viduals of all ages understand themosh.org. sion to follow. Ticket prices are Violence in the Lives of Home- less Women and Being Female: The Continuum of Sexualiza- I Need a tion. The 2013 Speaker Series Home! concludes on Tuesday, May 7 Chiropractor with Madeline Scales-Taylor, Do you take my insurance?: Yes. Blue Cross, Aetna, whose career spanned 37 Cigna, Medicare, United Health care, All Automobile insur- years and included work in ances. Call our office if your insurance is not listed. 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State • Strong reserves despite received its recent credit rat- sources account for 54 percent decreases in property tax ing of “AA” from Standard of general fund revenue while revenue and state aid reduc- and Poor’s (S&P). The rating is property taxes generate another tions; defi ned as having “very strong 42 percent. • Good fi nancial management capacity to meet fi nancial com- In addition, the report policies and practices; and mitments.” The district’s stable shows that the district maintains • Low direct with no addition- outlook refl ects S&P’s opinion strong fi nances despite chal- al debt planned over the next of the district’s strong fi nances lenges from a decreasing prop- few years Every insurance company claims they help safe and strong debt coverage. erty tax base. The general fund The stable outlook refl ects drivers save money. 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They /LPLWHGWRWKHÀUVWSDUWLFLSDQWV create a usable information CD 7KLVIRUXPLVWRHGXFDWHZRPHQRQWKHIDFWVDERXWLQFRQWLQHQFH&RQWUDU\WRSRSXODU that may be given to and used EHOLHILQFRQWLQHQFHLV127QRUPDORUDQLQHYLWDEOHSDUWRIDJLQJ0RVWFDVHVFDQEH by police offi cials should a child WUHDWHGQRQVXUJLFDOO\ZLWKOLIHVW\OHRUEHKDYLRUDOFKDQJHVSK\VLFDOWKHUDS\RUPHGLFDWLRQ ever go missing. In 2012 Mandarin Masonic Lodge #343 celebrated its 50th year of serving community needs of Mandarin. The lodge was rededicated for the 50th an- www.atlasphysicaltherapy.com/events niversary by some of its original members. In addition to spon- soring the annual People’s Fest, Front Porch Stories cont. from pg. 1 Children dig in the Great Treasure Mound at People’s Fest.a the Mandarin Masonic Lodge supports the Cub Scouts and Barwald has lived an in- On April 20 and 21, the say. DeMolay, a Masonic youth group teresting life here in Manda- fi ve acre fi eld at 11286 San At the People’s Fest, the kids of men aged 12 to 21 years old, rin. Taking advantage of the Jose Boulevard by Mandarin will have a chance to get paid to as well as the Order of Eastern GI Bill after World War II, he Meadows Drive will come alive play. Kids under 12 will be able Star. Along with other Florida attended agriculture school with the sights and sounds of to hunt for and discover coins lodges they support the Masonic in Gainesville and became a the Shriners’ “Funster Clowns,” and treasures in a big sand pile Home and the Masonic Medical landscape architect, becom- Magician Sygam the Great, live called the Great Treasure Mound. Research Laboratory in Utica, ing one of Jacksonville’s entertainment, music by local Also you’re the judge at the car New York. Members of the lodge most notable landscape bands, people touring the car show when visitors will have are active in local churches and architects. He established show, delicious foods from local the opportunity to vote for their synagogues and very active in Flying Dragon Citrus Nurs- vendors and kids digging for favorite and select the “People’s the community and charities. ery on Loretto Road and treasure in a giant sand pile. It Choice” car show winner. They donate regularly to the has been inducted into the is the 2013 edition of Mandarin Businesses from all over Mandarin Food Bank, help with Florida Nursery Growers and Masonic Lodge’s People’s Fest. Mandarin will be showing traffi c control during the Man- Landscape Association’s Hall The festival will be happening off their wares and services darin Art Festival and are creat- of Fame. on both Saturday and Sunday, throughout the festival grounds. ing a shipment of comfort items Billy Barwald shares more stories. Every story that Barwald April 20 and 21 from 10:00 a.m. The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue to the troops in Afghanistan. told during the “Front Porch to 5:00 p.m. Department will be there with a So be sure to mark April 20 and “World War II from the per- Stories” series was packed full The “Funster Clowns” are fi re truck, which is always a treat and 21 on your calendar. And spective of one who served.” On of tidbits about times gone by one of the most universally rec- for the kids. Also the festival bring the kids out for some time Sunday, March 3 was a really and Mandarin. His historical ognized groups of the Shriners. will be a perfect opportunity for with the clowns and a great big special chat titled “Stretch Your knowledge and talent with tell- “Every child’s smile is why we parents to visit with the Child ID treasure hunt. It is sure to be a Mind.” It began with Barwald ing the tale is so impressive that put on the clown makeup,” they Program team to get personal- rip-roaring time for all! comfortably taking the rock- he will be given an award from ing chair in front of the main the Jacksonville Historic Pres- display room of the museum. ervation Commission. He was The large audience was also selected for one of their annual $UH\RXUWRHQDLOVWRRVHQVLWLYHDQG comfortably seated, still wear- awards for Historic Preserva- SDLQIXOWRWRXFK" ing their winter coats and happy tion, in the area of Heritage to be escaping the 40 degree Education and especially for his 'R\RXVXIIHUIURPH[FHVVLYH temperatures just outside. In “Front Porch Stories.” The award FXUYDWXUHRIWKHWRHQDLO" the fashion of a true storyteller, goes to honor a person for their after everyone was comfort- local achievements in historic able and waiting for the chat preservation. He will be honored to begin, Barwald got everyone with other recipients on May 2. Reggie Stephens up to follow him out to the “I didn’t like school much front yard, where he asked some while growing up. I was just not volunteers to take a measuring ‘educable,’” Barwald has been tape and mark out a circle 30 heard saying in the past. feet in circumference. He then Today after the “Front Porch explained to the audience that Stories” he says, “I’m amazed was the size of a great oak tree 9700 Philips Hwy, #107 $VNIRUWKHUHYROXWLRQDU\%6%UDFH6\VWHP that people actually like to hear once in Mandarin. After every- me tell a tale.” Jacksonville, FL 32256 (OLPLQDWH\RXUSDLQZLWKWKLVQRQVXUJLFDO one made a hasty retreat back FRUUHFWLYHSURFHGXUHWKDWUHTXLUHV We are so lucky to have had (904)469-2432 into the warmth of the museum, the opportunity to hear his tales QRGRZQWLPH he wove his tale about that of Mandarin and life. www.HandsFeetandBeyond.com great big oak. www.MandarinNewsLine.com • April 2013 • Mandarin NewsLine, Page 13 Service center moving to make way for progress By Karl Kennell Current owner Bruce Bichler married Mr. Wil- ford’s daughter and went to work for his father-in- law in 1972. In 1982 Bruce Bi- chler took hold of the “wrench” and the business. Reminisc- ing about the past, he said over the years he has shared regular morning cof- fee in the shop River Garden Auxiliary holds special event with many locals, By Contributing Writer Barbara Safer mentioning State Attorney Don The excitement is building auxiliary are returned to Nichols, Judge for the River Garden Auxil- River Garden. Arnold, Barnett iary’s special event on April Live jazz from Swing Bank CEO Rick 25. “All That Jazz” is the theme Shift will liven up the day. Brewer and Sena- for the annual event at the White House Black Market tor Mathews. He Jacksonville Marriott Hotel at will present a Jazz It Up also mentioned Southpoint beginning at 11:30 fashion show with auxiliary Bruce Bichler and BJ Bichler at Wilford’s Service having famous a.m. We want you to be there members as the models. The Center artists including and swing with us to support silent auction will feature Charlie Brown in the residents of the River Gar- one of a kind items and Another venerable Manda- regularly, who would travel to den Senior Services. Remember gift certifi cates from local rin business is going the way Washington, DC every year to that all monies raised by the restaurants and businesses of “progress.” Wilford’s Service present the White House with and someone is sure to be a Center on San Jose Boulevard is an ornament he designed. raffl e winner. moving after 68 years of repair- Though Wilford’s is on the Mandarin Auxiliary members vol- ing the cars of the Mandarin move, BJ Bichler is planning to NewsLine unteer thousands of hours to neighborhood. To say a fond carry on the hometown neigh- help provide for the needs goodbye, the regulars gathered borly service and atmosphere of the residents. The special as they have every morning all found at the service station over event is the auxiliary’s ma- those years to have their morn- all these years. BJ Bichler liter- jor fundraiser of the year. ing coff ee and sit about sharing ally grew up in the shop. A ticket to attend the their latest stories. Wilford’s He shares, “The best part special event is $45. For has not only been the place to of my growing up was that the those wishing to provide be trusted, especially when you customers were more like fam- additional support for the wanted that fi rst car you were ily.” auxiliary, we encourage you going to get for your teenager He said he really appreciates to be a sponsor or a patron Sheri Weiss and Donna Berger will model checked out, it also was the fashions from White House Black Market. how they always talked about Everybody Gets It. which include a table for place just hang out and share the things they were going eight with priority seating. the latest news and swap car through, whether good or bad, Everybody Reads It. Contact chairs Rhoda Goldstein capacity so don’t be left out of stories. before they got around to what at 269-8124 or Sandy Selwitz this really special event. Please The task of moving and was wrong with their car. He at 238-0505 for additional RSVP with your check payable continuing the traditional fi rmly believes that books could information. to River Garden Auxiliary and mechanical expertise expected have some of the things he 886-4919 Invitations have been mailed to Michele Steinfeld, at Wilford’s is being carried out learned from customers, but it [email protected] mailed, but everyone is wel- 3828 La Vista Circle, Jackson- by the passing of the “wrench” was the stories they shared, par- come. We’re rapidly reaching ville, Florida 32217. from Bruce Bichler, current ticularly the World War II vets, owner, to his son BJ Bichler. that brought things to life. The story began with BJ Bi- JP Perry Insurance, which chler’s grandfather, Braddy Wil- has been insuring Wilford’s ford, who started the business since JP Perry, Jr. open the ATTENTION GOLF FANS! in 1945. It was the fi rst strip agency in 1954, held a moving center in Mandarin, consisting party for the Bichlers. Perry said of a fi ve bay gas station and a that ever since he met them, all Come by and register to win TPC tickets restaurant. At the time it was you had to do was call Wil- at any one of the builders’ modelss ata off the beaten path at the end of ford’s about your car and they the coquina shell road. The cur- would come right over and fi x rent location was built in 1968. it. That’s right you read that correctly—they actually made house calls. BJ Bichler is planning on opening the new Wilford’s Ser- vice Center on Phillips Highway. 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It’s great looking with This is a pretty, super-pale simple dresses and suits. green, not celery but think of Another perfect thing for pistachio ice cream. It’s light my FFFs this season is the city and airy, a very unusual tone, short. Yes, dressy shorts are but easy to ease into your the “in” garment and we could wardrobe. Our Florida whites not be happier here in the are a perfect canvas for this South! City shorts are longer hue to be layered with, or pop in the leg and cut a little fuller it over your black capris or fa- in the hips. Teamed up with a vorite skirt. You could be brave short little jacket, it could be and wear it from head to toe; if a dressy look for any event it’s not perfect with your skin (think satin shorts). 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To help make your driving cident, according to Virginia experience safer, outfi t your car +BDLTPOWJMMF 'FSOBOEJOB#FBDI Tech Transportation Institute with tools such as SmartTags, 904.277.2700 research. which you can learn more about • Texting while driving is at www.sonymobile.com and distracted driving. Distracted don’t forget to take the pledge XXX'JSTU$PBTU0ODPMPHZDPN driving is a factor in 15 to 25 to never text and drive again at percent of all crashes, accord- www.itcanwait.com. www.MandarinNewsLine.com • April 2013 • Mandarin NewsLine, Page 17 Community Nutcracker donates $40,000 to local charities The Community Nutcracker Ballet, which took place in De- cember at the Florida Theatre. For eight years the Com- munity Nutcracker has worked directly with Dreams Come True and has helped bring joy and comfort to more than 30 children battling life-threat- ening illnesses. This year’s production raised $20,000 for Dreams Come True and will go directly to fulfi lling the dreams of local children. The remain- ing $20,000 was distributed between the six other charities supported directly by the Com- munity Nutcracker. Kathy Harris, board vice-president, We Care Jacksonville; Dr. George Trotter, With the creative talents of past president and board member, Community Nutcracker; Sheri Criswell, four artistic directors/choreog- executive director, Dreams Come True of Jacksonville; Bruce Ganger, execu- tive director, Second Harvest Food Bank; Nancy Barber, president, Com- raphers, Debra Peters Rankin, munity Nutcracker; Linda George, general chair, Community Nutcracker; Bill Mark Spivak, Dulce Anaya McQuilkin, Jr., executive director, Jacksonville Speech and Hearing Center; and Beth Marks, more than Sue Nussbaum, MD, MBA, executive director, We Care Jacksonville; Vicky 300 local volunteer performers Watkins, executive director, Sanctuary on 8th Street. participated in the production of the holiday classic, The Nut- The Community Nut- Florida; We Care Jacksonville; cracker Ballet. cracker is honored to announce Sanctuary on 8th Street; St. Every year Commu- $40,000 in donations were Mary’s Episcopal Outreach; nity Nutcracker, Inc. delights distributed to seven local chari- Jacksonville Speech and Hear- audiences of all ages with its ties: featured charity, Dreams ing Center; and Second Harvest production. To date, more than Local Sports Update Come True of Jacksonville; Food Bank. $400,000 has been raised for By Chad Cushnir Community PedsCare of Com- Proceeds were raised from local charities to strengthen the munity Hospice of Northeast the 21st annual production of community. Opening night for the ball games to keep an eye on Jacksonville Suns is Thursday, towards the end of the month. April 4. The Double-A affi liate FSU visits JU on Tuesday, April of the Miami Marlins has a fi ve- 23 at 6:00 p.m. The game will St. Johns River Farmers Market game series at home against the be played at Sessions Stadium Family Fun! Jackson Generals to begin the on the Jacksonville University ~In beautiful Alpine Groves Park ~Saturdays~ season. This month, the Suns campus. Later that week, UNF ~2060 SR 13, Switzerland, FL 32259 will be playing at the Baseball visits JU for a three game series 10am to 2pm ~info: [email protected] Grounds of Jacksonville from that will be played on Friday, April 4 through April 8 and April 26 through Sunday, April Vendor InfInfo:o: www.facebook.com/St.JohnsRiverFarmersMarket from April 20 through April 29. 28. 904-347-89008900 Local produce, baked goods, cheese, delicacies, art, crafts, kids’ activities, live music & more! The Gators and Seminoles The NFL Draft begins on will be wrapping up spring Thursday, April 25 with the fi rst football practice in early April. round set to begin that night at an adult caregiver. The program UF hosts the annual Orange and 8:00 p.m. The Jaguars have the Start Here! Go Anywhere! includes stories, books, fi nger Blue Debut on Saturday, April second overall pick in the fi rst By Contributing Writer Lynne Baldwin, Librarian Senior/Branch Manager, plays, nursery rhymes, and songs 6 at 1:00 p.m. The game will round. On Friday, April 26, the Mandarin Branch Library that promote language develop- be televised live on Sun Sports second and third rounds will The Manda- ment, vocabulary building, and and streamed live on FoxSports- take place beginning at 6:00 rin Branch Library comprehension. We will con- Florida.com. FSU has its annual p.m. The Jaguars have the fi rst is located at 3330 clude with a related art project. Garnet and Gold Game sched- pick (number 33 overall) in the Kori Road. For more Graphic Novel Book Club uled for Saturday, April 13. second round and the second information, please For Kids. April 18, 4:00 p.m. to After playing their fi rst pick in the third round. The call 262-5201 or visit 4:45 p.m. Book discussion and three regular season games draft wraps up with rounds four jaxpubliclibrary.org. activities for children ages eight on the road, the Jacksonville through seven on Saturday, Digital Download/ and older. Sharks will have their fi rst April 28 beginning at 12:00 Questions and An- Wednesday We Play. Early home game on Friday, April 12 noon. swers. April 6, 3:00 Release Wednesday, April 10, against the New Orleans Voo- For the second straight p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Stop 4:00 p.m. Board games and more Doo at 8:00 p.m. They will also year, the FHSAA track and fi eld by for answers to your for school age students on early have a home game the follow- state championship meets will questions on digital release days. ing Friday on April 19 against be hosted by the University of downloading. Help is Literary Teen Book Club. the Iowa Barnstormers. All North Florida. The Class 1A here to start reading April 9, 4:30 p.m. April’s selec- home games are played inside meet will be on Friday, April 26, free eBooks from the tion will be “The Name of the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Class 2A on Saturday, April 27, library today. Star” by Maureen Johnson. Arena. Class 3A on Friday, May 3 and Book an E-Library “Rory is from rural Louisiana Here are a few college base- Class 4A on Saturday, May 4. Specialist. Thursdays, and is very diff erent from her Guest reader City Councilman Matt Schellenberg April 4, 11, 18, 25. peers at their London boarding wowed an audience of 45 kids at the Valentine’s Schedule an appoint- school. Her main issues include how do you catch a murderer with email, the internet, online Day Story Time at the Mandarin Branch Library ment with the E- having to play fi eld hockey and who is a ghost?” applications, downloadable me- on February 14. He read two stories, “Guess How Library Specialist for avoiding Charlotte, the head girl, Classic Teen Movie Time, dia and job searches. Much I Love You” and “If You’ll Be My Valentine.” help with email, the until a series of gruesome mur- April 24, 4:30 p.m. Rated PG-13. Job searching and résumé internet, online ap- ders makes headlines for copying “Brave” which received an Acad- writing. May 18, 4:00 p.m. to Forget April in Paris. Spend plications, downloadable media the Jack the Ripper crimes from emy Award for Best Animated 6:00 p.m. Get help with job April at the library! Check out and job searches. over a century ago. Her school Picture. Popcorn will be served. searching and resume writing the schedule of activities for Stories For Young Children. is located in the middle of the Teen Advisory Board. April – LinkedIn, Twitter and Career everyone from toddlers to se- Thursdays, April 4, 11, 18, 25, Ripper’s territory and Rory is 25, 4:30 p.m. Teens meet to dis- Transitions. Registration is not niors at the Mandarin and South 11:00 a.m. This program is for only one who has seen the killer. cuss the direction of future Teen required but seating is limited Mandarin Branch Libraries. children birth to fi ve years with She wants to help the police, but library activities and programs. to 12. The South Mandarin Branch Bilingual Stories for Babies. Library is located at 12125 San Tuesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Sekine, Rasner & Brock of Jacksonville Jose Boulevard. For more infor- 10:30 a.m. A lap-sit program for offers Women’s Health Care for ! mation, please call 288-6385 or children from birth to walking all ages with an adult caregiver. Join us Everything a woman needs in one visit including examination, mammography and lab assement. visit jaxpubliclibrary.org Digital Download/Ques- for books, rhymes, songs and Gynecological Care In-Office Procedures tions and Answers. April 20, fi nger plays! tNew age bio identical hor- t&TTVSF /PWBTVSF .JSFOB 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Stop by Stories for Young Children. mone replacement therapy Nexplanon our Electronic Classroom for Fridays, April 5, 12, 19, 26, t8PNBOTXFMMOFTTDBSF Obstetrical Care answers to your questions on 10:30 a.m. A fun story time pro- t#JSUIDPOUSPMDPVOTFMJOH t0#FEVDBUJPOQSPHSBN digital downloading. Help is here gram for children birth to fi ve t.FOPQBVTFNBOBHFNFOU Ultrasound to start reading free eBooks from years with an adult caregiver. t.JOJNBMMZJOWBTJWFTVSHFSZ t.BNNPHSBQIZ the library today. Join us for stories, fi ngerplays, t-BUFTU3PCPUJD4VSHFSZ t%%6MUSBTPVOE Call TODAY for an appointment! Book an E-Library Special- rhymes, and songs that promote pre-literacy skills. 11945 San Jose Blvd, Bldg. 400 Jacksonville, FL 32223 ist. Fridays, April 5, 12, 19, 26. Early Release Wednesday. tXXXTSCPCHZODPN Schedule an appointment with the E-Library Specialist for help April 10, 3:00 p.m. School age Now seeing patients in our Baptist South Location. program for ages fi ve to 12 years. Page 18, Mandarin NewsLine • April 2013 • www.MandarinNewsLine.com Summer Camp & Kids’ Activities Guide! Mark Spivak’s $10 OFF Summer Dance Program Bring in this Ad Intensive Dance Workshop ~ July 8-11, 2013 Exp: May 18, 2013 Shepherd of the Woods Lutheran School Fun Dance Summer Camp Love to Learn. Learn to Love. Dance & 3 Sessions 2 weeks each ~ June 17-July 25 Arts Camp Summer Dance Classes Enrolling for the 2013-2014 school year Start June 17 Q PreK through 6th grade 3&(*45&3/08t7JTJUPVSXFCTJUFGPSTDIFEVMF'PSNT]XXXNBSLTQJWBLDPN Q21st Century, Faith-Based Learning Fruit Cove Julington Creek Mandarin QVPK 287-4619 230-7778 268-3583 QStep-Up Scholarships 774 N SR 13 106 Julington Plaza 4BO+PTF#MWE QMcKay Scholarships Located half mile from Publix Corner Racetrack & Flora Branch One Block North of Crown Point Southside: Summer Camp America: Then and Now enlightens Southside & Mandarin: Summer Slide local students 904-641-3393 By Contributing Writer Kirsten Gordon, Third Grade Teacher, St. Joseph Catholic School Again this William Bradford or Martha #BZNFBEPXT4PVUITJEFt4PVUITJEF#MWE year, the third and George Washington. .BOEBSJOt$PMVNCJB1BSL$U grade students Other students wore specially at St. Joseph designed t-shirts when they XXXTPUXMTDPNtBENJTTJPOT!TPUXMTDPN Catholic School spoke about our government put on the and our national symbols. Jewish Interactive digital play, America: This production took us from Then to Now. declaring our independence all work winners announced This produc- the way to the current presi- tion included dency. By Contributing Writer Talie Zaifert, Martin J. Gottlieb Day School the entire third During the play, the chil- Jewish Interactive is build- Hills, California for the video grade in vari- dren sang American songs ing a database of students’ they created in Minecraft about ous speaking that they learned during their products “4 Kidz by Kidz” which the Beit Hamikdash. Junior and singing music classes. Parents, siblings aims to provide resources to group winners were Adam parts. and the second grade classes teachers and children on Jewish Harth, Itamar Aviani, Gina Levi Some were able to see this play. topics in the words of students. and Adi Gordon from King children wore There wasn’t a dry eye in In order to grow the database, David Linksfi eld, Johannesburg, costumes the crowd as everyone sang Jewish Interactive runs regular South Africa, Jonah W. from to represent along with the song, “I’m competitions inviting students Martin J. Gottlieb Day School, their charac- Proud to Be an American.” It to send in their digital work. Jacksonville, Sam Lobetta, ter, such as was a proud moment for all! 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It was a Mandarin day fi lled with fun, laughter and a refl ection on so many wonderful NewsLine accomplishments…so far! Pictured are fi rst grade teacher Jennifer McMurry and her students. [email protected] Opening {}August 2013 Big Ideas. Big Goals. Big Dreams. Jacksonville’s Newest College Prep Charter School "Finally there's a choice!" an Jose t5VJUJPOGSFFDPMMFHFQSFQDIBSUFSTDIPPM Preparatory High School t4NBMMTDIPPMFOWJSPONFOU an Jose Academy an Jos Preparatory t1SPKFDU#BTFE-FBSOJOHJOUFHSBUJOH5FDIOPMPHZ t.FBOJOHGVMJOUFSOTIJQTXJUIUPQMPDBMDPNQBOJFT an Jose t"EWBODFE1MBDFNFOU )POPST BOE Academy %VBM&OSPMMNFOUDPVSTFTBWBJMBCMF t4BGFTDIPPMXJUIBDVMUVSFPGIJHIFYQFDUBUJPOT (SBEFo (SBEFTo New San Jose Academy and Preparatory High School an Jose an Jose 4072 Sunbeam Road AcademyA PreparatoryP High School Jacksonville, FL 32257 904-425-1723 904-425-1725 www.sanjoseacademy.org www.sanjoseprep.org It’s not too late to enroll - Enroll online today! Get More Information. 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JA and business professionals partner teaching at MHS By Contributing Writer Stephanie Pfi ster, Junior Achievement of North Florida Brian Rowe and Ryan Rech, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Professionals, teach lessons in personal fi nance for “JA Day.” Summer Shape-Up Challenge Students at Mandarin High teach the JA program and an- School benefi ted from the pro- swer any questions the students Join the Y between March 25 and fessional expertise of volunteers had regarding their fi nances.” who taught lessons on budget- “We don’t off er classes April 12 and you’ll receive: ing, saving and investing as that address personal fi nance part of Junior Achievement’s JA or career planning,” said Jerry Day held on February 26. Seven Hulshult, assistant principal of 4 sessions with a Y trainer volunteers from Merrill Lynch curriculum. “Most kids don’t Wealth Management taught JA know how to invest money. It’s Customized workout program Personal Finance to Mandarin important that kids hear this designed to meet your goals High’s 11th graders. In addition, and understand.” Mandarin area professionals JA Days off er schools a $130 Steve Gallagher, Max Zahn and complete JA program in one Tools to track your progress Mandarin NewsLine publisher school day, a process that nor- VALUE! Rebecca Taus discussed career mally takes fi ve weeks. Business options with the students as volunteers use Junior Achieve- Call 904.292.1660 or visit part of the JA Career Readiness ment’s professionally prepared FirstCoastYMCA.org to learn more. program. fi nancial literacy, workforce These volunteers and role preparation and entrepreneur- models devoted their hours ship programs to help educate between 7:30 a.m. and 1:00 and inspire youth about the p.m. to teach students what they connection between education An estimated need to know about managing and success in the workplace crowd of ap- their futures and their fi nances. proximately and give them hope for the 1,500 attended JA program director Rita Story future. the Durbin exclaims, “As money manage- If you are interested in vol- Creek Elemen- ment professionals, these vol- unteering with JA, please visit tary School’s unteers were highly qualifi ed to www.jajax.com. “Space Night” to see the moon rocks displayed by NASA rep- resentative Diedre Adams, who was brought to the event by 121 Financial Credit Union. Adams is showing rock and soil samples to some of the Durbin Creek students. t#PZT(JSMT3FDSFBUJPOBM1SPHSBN – ages 5-11 t1SFTDIPPM1SPHSBN – ages 3-4 t5VNCMJOH1SPHSBN – girls ages 7-18 t#PZT(JSMT$PNQFUJUJWF5FBN 904-260-1983 Summer 11502 Columbia Park Dr W Jacksonville, FL 32258 Camp www.FirstCoastGymnastics.com Call for details. Free Trial Class & $5 OFF with registration Page 22, Mandarin NewsLine • April 2013 • www.MandarinNewsLine.com Summer Camp & Kids’ Activities Guide! MHS Happenings Mandarin High Spring Break 2013-2014 plans in full swing Early Bird Registration By Zoe Smolios, MHS Student $ Mandarin High School ers are the ones who are really 10 OFF students are ready to spring into in need of the break. April 29th – May 25th Star ight their Spring Break. The high “I’m going to be in Puerto GYMNASTICS schoolers will be able to run Rico,” said MHS journalism freely from March 25 through teacher Rebekah Susa. “My April 1 and many of them have boyfriend has a cousin there. I’m Our #1 Priority: Your Children plenty of plans for how they’re sure we’ll be sightseeing, but it’s spending that time away from just about getting away in a dif- Motivating classes for all ages school. ferent environment without cell “I’m going to Tampa to phone service.” watch my boyfriend’s hockey Some other people who are Fun Additional Programs game,” said Hayley Mullis, a ready for the break are the par- sophomore. ents of the students. Back by popular demand! Freshman Dane Clarke said, Mandarin High School par- “I’m going to Cocoa Beach and ent Cheryl Smolios said, “I look a basketball tournament up in forward to my children being Summer Camp Macon, Georgia for Southeast in school because it gives me th th regionals.” somewhat of a break, but I also June 10 – August 10 A freshman in the AICE Pro- look forward to the times when gram, Sandy Jun said that she they’re home because it gives will be spending the time off at me a chance to spend time with Conveniently located home studying for any tests that them.” at the corner of I-295 she’ll be taking after the break So, whether it be the stu- 260-4866 or doing whatever homework dents, teachers or parents, it www.starlightjax.com and San Jose Blvd. the teachers assign to be com- seems that everyone is looking pleted over Spring Break. forward to getting away from Although students are pretty the stress and springing into Make time for family dinner: It’s good for excited for the break, the teach- their Spring Break! your body and soul Local school collaborates on (ARA) - We all yearn for sphere or frequency of fam- • The family dinner table is moments like the Norman ily meals correlated with the a great setting for getting science project Rockwell illustration of a family consumption of healthy foods kids to try new foods. A By Contributing Writer Talie Zaifert, Martin J. Gottlieb Day School sitting around the dining table, versus unhealthy foods. Their 2003 study in the European enjoying their meals, laughing review showed numerous ben- Journal of Clinical Nutrition This past winter break, Liat Grossman’s that tested how stu- and spending time together. efi ts to children associated with showed that more exposure Walker (Martin J. Gottlieb Day dents recall a list of words using Sometimes those moments seem having frequent family meals, to new foods will teach School Jewish Studies coordi- the actual words or pictures that like fairy tales in hectic lives including increased intake of kids to like diff erent foods. nator) traveled to Israel to visit represent those words. Grossman fi lled with endless activities and fruits, vegetables, fi ber, calci- Frequent family dinners the MJGDS partnership school administered the experiment to deadlines. Yet researchers are um-rich foods and vitamins. provide the perfect opportu- Tzafririm in Hadera, Israel. This the fourth and fi fth grades at learning more and more about In addition, the more a family nity to introduce a variety of provided the unique opportunity MJGDS and Morah Liat then the importance of family meals ate together, the less children healthy foods. for the MJGDS and Tzafririm conducted the exact experiment relating to good nutrition and consumed dietary components • It’s more budget-friendly students to collaborate on a with Israeli students when she better health. Family meals thought to be harmful to health. to gather around the dinner science fair project, as students visited the Tzafririm school. aren’t just good for your body; Additional studies showed that: table for a meal. The aver- from both schools would partici- The conclusion was: Over- they’re good for the soul. • Supper can be a stress age cost for a meal in your pate as subjects in the experi- all, American students preferred Researchers at Rutgers reliever for working moms. A kitchen is approximately ment. words and Israeli students pre- recently evaluated results from 2008 Brigham Young University $4.50 per person versus $8 The experiment was to ferred pictures. 68 previously published scien- study of IBM workers found per person outside the home. compare learning preferences be- The fi ndings were displayed tifi c reports that analyzed the that sitting down to a family Do the math - eating in is tween MJGDS students and their at the MJGDS Science Fair in association between children’s meal helped working moms better for your budget. Israeli friends. The concept used February and shared with the health and family mealtime. reduce the tension and strain Today’s over-scheduled was MJGDS sixth grader Brianna Israeli students via email. They looked at how the atmo- from long hours at the offi ce. lives may make it more diffi cult to get a meal on the table for family dinners, but there are many shortcuts you can take You’re Invited! to reduce the stress and enjoy your time together. It’s easy Open House & Campus Tours to plan ahead for more family meals together. You can keep "QSJMUI1.t"QSJMSE".t.BZ". meals simple by sticking to 1MFBTF3471UP FYU nutritional basics and following a few tips: H·UHDERXWWKHSHUVRQDO • Purchase ready-made UHODWLRQVKLSV MHS Sports Roundup By Natalie Cleghorn, MHS Student The boys’ tennis and la- Diegan are two players who lead crosse teams are preparing for the team in ability as well as to victories over tough teams post-season as spring sports leadership. They guide younger including Tallahassee Leon wind down for this year. The players through the season and and Tallahassee Lincoln. These Learning Ladders last time the boys’ tennis team provide examples of great skill. seniors have incredible skill and won the Gateway Conference And comparing this year to last Weil especially stands out as he Child Development Center championship was several years year, the team is very consis- is “one of the best face-off guys A Gold Seal Accredited Preschool ago as was their last district tent having only graduated two in the area,” according to Head a+RXUV DPSPa championship, but this year players, John Mella and John Coach Janine Brand. Other key 1RZ(QUROOLQJIRUWKH6XPPHU&DPSDQGWKH they are striving for excellence Grinnan. Although the team has players include juniors Justin 6FKRRO Mark your calendar for The Music Man Broadway Show, Faith News to be held at Mandarin United Methodist Church, located at Lifetree Café is a place 7:00 p.m. at Hope Lutheran 11270 San Jose Boulevard on where people gather for con- Church (open to everyone). May 30, 31, June 1, 7 and 8. Mandarin Food Bank versations about life and faith Find out more about topics and Show time is 7:00 p.m. each in a casual coff eehouse-type location from the www.Man- evening. setting. Upcoming topics are: darinNewsLine.com calendar April 2 and 3, “An Encounter entry or call George Treiber at The Episcopal Church of With God” - Prime Minister’s 731-0731. Admission is free. Yard Sale Our Saviour, located at 12236 “God Encounter”; April 9 and Check us out at www.LTCHope- Mandarin Road, announces 10, “What people really think JAX.com Mark’s Gospel Live, a dramatic April 6 about Christians and why?”; reading of the entire Gospel April 16 and 17, “Triumph Mandarin Lutheran of Mark, on Friday, April 12 over Trauma,” one woman’s Church, located at 11900 San at 7:00 p.m.. Presented by the 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. struggle with anorexia; April Jose Boulevard, will hold its Rev. Joseph Morris, it is the 23 and 24, “How to spot a annual Spring Auction on Sat- complete Gospel, memorized Liar,” secrets from a former FBI urday, April 20 starting at 6:30 and performed in the manner *Limited individual rental space available agent; April 30 and May 1, p.m. There will be a potluck of a storyteller. A reception in “Amazing Grace,” the mother of dinner followed by a children’s the church’s Great Hall will be For info call 292-1675 the shooter fi nds healing in the auction, then the main auction held immediately following the aftermath of the Amish school- of many items donated by local presentation. More information house shooting. Lifetree Cafe businesses. There will also be about this can be found on is held each Tuesday at 3:30 silent auction tables and raffl e the Mark’s Gospel Live website p.m. at Mandarin Senior Center items. Door prizes will be given (www.gospelofmark.us ) or by Yard (limited to those aged 60 and throughout the evening. The calling 268-9457. older) and each Wednesday at Sale Students produce original movie and public service announcement Experience First Wednesday By Contributing Writer Dr. Madelyn Speagle, Principal, Shepherd of the Woods Lutheran School about elementary earn money and attend school. Art Walk with Shalom Jax students that are Through the generous chapel By Contributing Writer Isabel Balotin, Shalom Jacksonville coordinator sent back in time. off erings of all our students, All 98 preschool they were able to give the gift You’ve been wanting to go ment you don’t expect to see through fi fth of clean water by providing a but just haven’t made it. Here’s in Jacksonville. Yet, it happens grade students in gravity-fed water fi lter to two your chance to experience the once a month. It is so energizing our school partici- families in Africa, Asia or Latin magic of Downtown Vision’s that you want to take it all in pated in the mak- America. Our students partici- ArtWalk on Wednesday, April 3 and capture everything our city ing of the movie. pate in projects like this three to at 6:00 p.m. The theme is “Earth off ers. Students partici- four times a year. Through these Without Art is eh.” ArtWalk goes For those interested in rid- pated by making projects, our students learn how green. ing the Skyway Express, we will props, acting, blessed they are and that they Back by popular demand, we leave at 5:45 p.m. from the King fi lming and edit- can make a diff erence by shar- invite you to capture the city’s Street Station to Hemming Plaza ing the movie. ing their gifts! spirit and join Shalom Jackson- and then meet others at 6:15 Also, our The Public Service An- ville on for this ultimate op- p.m. at the bookstore entrance of third through nouncement is currently avail- portunity to savor and discover the Main Library lobby on Laura fi fth grade stu- able on our website, www. the excitement of Downtown Street. From there we will get dents recorded a sotwls.com. The movie will be Jacksonville. The event spans instructions for our downtown Shepherd of the Woods Public Service Announcement available on our website after a 15-block radius within the photo scavenger hunt. There will Lutheran School students will on the need for clean water. April 20. downtown core. Forty galler- be plenty of free time to browse, premier their original movie, This project was connected to Projects such as these are ies, museums, cultural venues, eat and just enjoy the energy. “Camp of the Pirates,” on Sat- the students’ chapel off erings part of our curriculum which restaurants, bars and businesses You can’t get lost because there urday, April 20 at its Southside in January which benefi ted is designed to educate our and an open-air art s and crafts are Downtown Ambassadors in Campus. This project was part of Lutheran World Relief—Work students to become lifelong and entertainment fair in Ham- orange shirts to guide you. There the students’ participation in the in Water project. Our students learners and productive Chris- ming Plaza off er everyone a will be prizes for everyone. school’s seventh annual Spring learned that dirty water causes tian citizens in the 21st Century. complete “cultural experience.” For more information, please Scholarship Auction, “Night at many problems, including dis- These projects integrate technol- Music and art are every- call Isabel Balotin at 448-5000 x the Movies,” which raised over eases, confl ict and even death ogy and academics with impor- where as you walk to your 206 or shalomjax@jewishjack- $8,000 on March 9. throughout the world. They tant 21st Century skills such as destinations. You can enjoy free sonville.org. It doesn’t matter The production of the movie learned that a convenient source collaboration, critical thinking, entry to MOCA (Jacksonville how long you’ve lived in Jack- started in January with a group of clean water gives adults problem solving and eff ective Museum of Contemporary Art) sonville, you are welcome to of six third through fi fth grade and children more time to communication. as well as all other art galleries. join us. The Jewish Federation’s students working collabora- The streets are fi lled with people Shalom Jacksonville is the of- tively on writing the screen- singing, dancing, eating or buy- fi cial Jewish welcome wagon of play for this exciting movie Second annual Jewish Food ing handmade items from local Northeast Florida and is spon- Festival scheduled for May 5 vendors. It’s the kind of excite- sored by Florida Blue. By Contributing Writer Andrew Ocean, Congregation Ahavath Chesed The Temple is proud to host limited and fi lling up fast.” H ST. JOSEPH’S its second annual Jacksonville Last year’s festival featured HARDAGE G GIDDENS Jewish Food Festival. More than a kugel contest, which was won FUNERAL HOMES & CEMETERIES CATHOLIC CHURCH 600 people attended last year’s by Nancy Ebert. This year’s Reconciliation event and another large crowd cooking contest is called Bubbe’s Saturday - 4:30 p.m. is expected for this year’s event, Bake Off – bubbe is Yiddish for Weekend Mass Schedule which is scheduled for Sunday, “grandmother.” The deadline Saturday - 5:30 p.m. May 5. to enter the cooking contest is Sunday - 8:00 a.m., “We’re very excited that so April 26. 10:00 a.m., 12:00 noon many vendors (about 15 thus Completely new this year is Hispanic Mass far) of Jewish food in Jackson- the L’Chaim wine wall. For $18, Sunday - 8:30 a.m. ville will be off ering samples attendees purchase a numbered Historic Church of their gastronomical delights cork and each cork goes with Polish Mass this year,” said Betty Rohan, one a random bottle. There will be of the co-chairs of this year’s a large variety of wines, with 2nd & 4th Sunday - event. 10:00 a.m. - Historic Church values ranging from a few bucks Brisket sliders, corned beef, to hundreds of dollars. There is Traditional Latin Mass hot dogs, matzah ball soup, signifi cance behind the cork cost Sunday pickles, bagels, lox, kugel and – the Hebrew letters in “Chai” 11:15 a.m. - Historic Church macaroons will be available for (which is part of “L’chaim”) add Weekday Mass Schedule sampling by all attendees. Other up to the number 18. Monday – Thursday types of Jewish foods are also The festival is Temple’s larg- Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin 8:00 a.m. Historic Church expected to be available. est fund-raiser and sponsorship 3AN *OSE "LVD s *ACKSONVILLE &, Friday - 8:15 a.m. “There is still room for a few opportunities are still available. 904-288-0025 Main Church more,” said Michelle Pargman, For more information about the event’s other co-chair. “But sponsoring or anything else WWWHGMANDARINCOM 11730 Old St. Augustine Rd. we would recommend that they about the festival, please visit *EANA ' ,IND ,&$ ,OCATION -ANAGER Jacksonville, Florida let us know right away, because www.TheTempleJacksonville.org. *IM 4URTUR ,&$ s 3HANNON #URRY Y ,&$ 904-268-5422 space on the sampling fl oor is Page 26, Mandarin NewsLine • April 2013 • www.MandarinNewsLine.com THE FOLLOWING ADS HAVE NOT BEEN Need 18-24 energetic people to travel with young Meet singles right now! 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Just remember to keep the receipts for all breast cancer or marathon 904.274.1750 sponsorships, Salvation Page 28, Mandarin NewsLine • April 2013 • www.MandarinNewsLine.com Gardening update and tips from the TREE FARM & NURSERY Mandarin Garden Club " ?> : !% # $ ?> : By Contributing Writer Susan Westerman, Mandarin Garden Club den Club, the annual Plant Sale selling: handmade herbal soap, Call NOW for Your FREE and Garden Festival, to be held several diff erent garden art Landscape Estimates on Saturday, April 27 from 8:00 booths, unique recycled denim a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the club, creations, handmade hyper- Mulching Landscape Plants located at 2892 Loretto Road. tufa pots, glass totem garden Sodding Underbrushing Admission is free and there is sculptures, remarkable hand Pavers Living Fences plenty of parking next door at carved bird and much more. Irrigation Plant Replacements the Masonic Lodge. The 65th anniversary Mandarin Inside the clubhouse will Garden Club Cookbook will also Call now to set up your free estimate TODAY! /MXX a_ M` % ! #$" be overfl owing with a wide be available, two for $20 or $12 or visit us at www.sjtreefarm.com selection of reasonably priced each. plants that grow very well right A wonderful barbeque here in Mandarin. Many of the lunch will be available to Community band entertains A small selection of the many colors, plants are grown by Mandarin purchase, along with delectable shapes and sizes of caladiums. Garden Club members in their homemade sweets made by Mandarin Garden Club own gardens. These plants are garden club members. Coff ee gardening tip: Add pizzazz to aff ectionately referred to as and water will be available at your shade garden this summer “pass along” plants because no charge inside the building. with Caladiums. If your shade they are so beautiful and do The always knowledgeable and loving impatiens petered out so well that they are passed helpful Duval County Master on you last year, you are not along from friend to friend and Gardeners will be on hand alone. The impatient problem generation to generation. As to help with your gardening is called Downy Mildew. Rather one example, a member will be questions. Be sure to visit the than trying to chemically com- contributing English ivy plants Mandarin Garden Club booth bat the Downy Mildew on the that her grandmother ever- for membership questions and impatiens, try planting show so-ladylike smuggled in from special events building rental stopping caladiums instead. England back in 1958. questions. The garden club Caladiums are an economical The wide selection of plants grounds behind the clubhouse choice since they usually come each year is always amazing: will be open for all to enjoy the back for several years. Buying butterfl y plants, antique roses, butterfl y garden, herb gar- United States Coast Guard presents the colors at the recent Northeast the bulbs and not the already herbs, veggies, native plants, den, perennial garden, veggie Florida Conservatory’s community band concert. grown plant saves you lots of perennials, annuals, trees, garden, bromeliad garden, na- money. Caladium bulbs can be shrubs, succulents, cacti and tive plant garden, ornamental The Northeast Florida The repertoire is typical purchased in small quantities that’s just on the inside of the grass garden and the children’s Conservatory concert band concert band fare, featuring at our good garden centers in building. Outside will be the Bumblebee Club Garden. Sit performed at All Souls Anglican marches, tone poems, transcrip- Mandarin or purchased in bulk back-by-popular demand ven- a spell on one of the many Church in Mandarin on Sunday, tions, novelty numbers and at the big home and garden dors selling the most wonderful garden benches and enjoy the March 10. Broadway medleys. Among the stores. See a website like www. gardening related items. simple beauty of nature. The band, under Director numbers on the March 10 pro- caladiumworld.com to educate Jacksonville’s own herb For additional information, Richard Dickson, will be three gram were America, the Beauti- yourself about the diff erent expert Linda Cunningham will please contact mandaringarden- years old in October and has ful, Amparito Roca, Clouds That named caladiums. Save the have at her booth all the very [email protected] or 268-1192. almost 50 adult members (ages Sail in Heaven, Leroy Ander- on-line shipping costs and best kinds of herbs to grow. The annual Mandarin Garden 17 through 86). The band is a son’s The Typewriter (with guest purchase many of the same Cunningham not only sells the Club Plant Sale and Garden community band and member- typist-soloist), Stars and Stripes caladium varieties right here in very best herbs, she can teach Festival is a charming, small ship is open to the public. All Forever and selections from two Mandarin. you anything you want to town gathering from a time band instruments are welcome powerhouse shows: Oklahoma! It’s time for the most popu- know about growing and using gone by. Hope to see you there and there is no audition or fee and Les Miserables. lar event at the Mandarin Gar- herbs. Other vendors will be and good gardening to you! connected with membership. United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Update Boating enthusiast – Really! ST. JOHNS COUNTY By Contributing Writer Ralph Little, Flotilla 14-8 CURRENTLY HAS ALMOST 600 STUDENTS Last month I introduced you ing sites that will link you to IN IT’S HOMELESS PROGRAM!!! to Rusty Gardner’s activities for your fellow boaters and water- the Coast Guard Auxiliary and sports focus groups and a place his innovative boating safety for blogs and photographs. podcasts. Perhaps you can fi nd Not stopping there, Gardner PLEASE HELP US COLLECT THE Gardner’s other associations is also an offi cer of the Jack- useful to your boating pleasure sonville Marine Association at FOLLOWING ITEMS THAT CAN BE SENT and safety. Note that other than the http://boatjax.com/ website. HOME WITH THEM FOR THE SUMMER for the fl otilla website, www. They promote social activities, safeboatingjax.com, informa- education and boating on the St. Drop off at your tion on these sites is not gener- John’s River and its tributaries. Vy-Star on ally available by other means. All this organizational activity Books San Jose Boulevard You can contact us through the is fueled by Gardner’s love of Craft items or kits phone number given below or at boating on his 23’ Yamaha, the Coloring booksCrayons boating events to acquire much Salt Shaker, through the envi- Coupons for McDonald’s, etc. boating and safety information. rons of Black Creek and the St. Non perishable food The rest of Gardner’s story is Johns River. Coming full circle, Drawing paper or pads his boating information initia- he has also recently become our Sunscreen tive and connections. He started fl otilla’s Marine Safety Offi cer. I Colored pencils or markers Florida By Water (FBW), a web- think he probably has the con- site we think so much of it has a nections useful to success at that chalk link on our fl otilla site. FBW is a task. Fun pencils Stickers go-to site for boating informa- Our February boating safety Bubbles Water guns tion that is very specifi c for each class was near capacity at 34 Puzzle Books region and includes boating students. If you want to take Small balls safety links. This is a handy site advantage of our live one-day Yo-Yo’s for boating news, events, charts, safety instruction, reserve your Jump ropes ramps, marinas or places to eat, space for April 6 at the Florida Handheld games or toys stay and get provisions. In order Tackle and Gun Club, located at to be listed on FloridaByWater. Playing cards 9010 San Jose Boulevard. Check com, each location has to be our website for more information Card games “boater friendly” and accessible or call Bob Strong at 721-1346. Water colors by boat. Website checks and Frisbees phone calls helped make sure Beach balls every location on the site is as it appears. Even I can click on Mandarin some links, such as the NOAA NewsLine SPONSOR A BACKPACK FOR charts and get results, but others $20 THANK YOU FOR YOUR require some familiarity with YOUR apps and computer navigation. SUPPORT OF THIS PROJECT ALL An associated site that links Community Newspaper ITEMS NEED TO BE COLLECTED to FBW is Boat Florida (www. For more information on advertising: boatfl orida.com) and its subset BY 5/1/13 Heather Seay for our area, www.boatnortheast. 904-866-4919 • [email protected] www.jcpcares.org com. Those are social network- www.MandarinNewsLine.com • April 2013 • Mandarin NewsLine, Page 29 St. Johns River gets little respect in Jacksonville University poll of residents Photo courtesy of Michelle Davidson/JU. Politicians and community agencies to do more to help shift leaders may want to pay heed attitudes.” to the results of a newly re- The poll was conducted last leased Jacksonville University fall and then analyzed by JU (JU) poll, in which conventional faculty and students. It has a sentiments that the St. Johns margin of error of plus or minus River is the area’s lifeblood and fi ve percentage points. Findings greatest asset aren’t refl ected in were broken out between Jack- public attitudes. Asked to name sonville Metropolitan Area resi- the most important asset to dents (Duval, Clay and St. Johns the region, only 28 percent of counties) and residents south of metro area respondents named the Jacksonville Metropolitan the St. Johns River. Nearly area (Putnam, Volusia, Seminole two-thirds put Navy bases at and Brevard counties). the top. Nearly half didn’t see a Among key fi ndings of direct connection between their metro area residents: personal actions and the river’s • About 70 percent never fi sh health. the river, two-thirds don’t “Most people don’t get to boat it and 90 percent don’t use or enjoy the river and that swim in it. can aff ect their attitudes about • More than half feel they the river’s role as a generator of don’t know enough about income and jobs,” said Dr. Ray how to safeguard the river Oldakowski, professor of geogra- and 45 percent don’t see a phy and director of the JU Social direct connection between Science Research Center, whose their personal actions and the students conducted the survey. river’s health. The poll, released on March • Just two percent see protect- 6, is a comprehensive survey ing the environment as the asking Northeast Florida and biggest challenge facing the Central Florida residents their local community, compared attitudes about the St. Johns, to 58 percent who see job Oldakowski said. creation as the biggest hur- “Many people drive over dle, followed by 20 percent the river, but most don’t get the who view reducing crime as opportunity to enjoy it and that the biggest problem. may contribute to these feel- The importance of the river they want to support it.” ings,” he said. and feelings about how personal The fi ndings underscore Captain David’s Fishing Report That creates obstacles for its behavior aff ects it were even the need to create more aware- By Captain David Lifka future health, said Dr. Quinton lower among residents farther ness of the St. Johns River’s White, executive director of JU’s south of Jacksonville. health and its value to Northeast Now that spring has arrived increase giving us choices of Marine Science Research Insti- “Our river is so important to Florida, White said. it is time to start getting excited. whether to shrimp, fi sh for reds tute. this area, but that is not really “There’s a need for educa- With another mild North Florida or even chase occasional tarpon. “There’s a disconnect. If you the perception of the overall tion about the importance of the winter behind us we can expect Our greatest body of water want people to protect the river, public,” White said. “They don’t river ecologically, and how it an early start to what is shaping for our fi shing enjoyment is the then they have to value it in the think that their actions aff ect the contributes to the economy as up to be another fabulous fi shing Atlantic Ocean and you don’t fi rst place,” he said. “It’s a call to health of the river. Those kinds well.” year. need a boat to fi sh it. Besides action for our government and of perceptions aff ect how much Our fi shing opportunities are miles of beach to fi sh from, Jack- many and vary greatly. Back- sonville Beach and St. Augustine yard ponds, creeks, rivers, lakes, both off er piers for your shingfi ocean and waterways are all just convenience. Pier fi shing and minutes away with each off ering surf fi shing can provide hours of their own unique type of fi shing. fun for the whole family while As spring advances any of these providing catches that will feed bodies of water can be considered everyone. Whiting are usually We’re Building for your next family fi shing trip. red hot in the spring and can be Ponds and creeks abound in caught most anywhere in the surf most of our neighborhoods pro- or from a pier. Something viding us with easy access to easy With the arrival of spring we fi shing. Bream being the most have another fi shing season be- prevalent species in these wa- fore us. Our local bodies of water Special ters can provide hours of fi shing provide us with many diff erent fun for the kids. An inexpensive fi shing opportunities that are zebco rod and reel fi shed with ours to enjoy. Now is the time a hook and bobber with bread to get excited and start planning balls for bait is all it takes to get that fi rst fi shing outing. any kid on his way to becoming Fishing Report: Bass biting an avid angler. These very same in ponds and creeks. Whiting in ponds and creeks are also home the surf. Sea trout off the end to some pretty nice bass for the of docks from Buckman to San more experienced angler. Marco. Look for an early yel- Episcopal Early Learning Academy The St. Johns River off ers us lowmouth bite in the river at at San Jose opens August 2013 a huge variety of fi shing op- channel markers. tions throughout the year. Being At Episcopal Early Learning Academy you will find a home-like Whether you catch one, environment that is warm and inviting. Nurturing early childhood brackish, both freshwater and some or none, the family time professionals provide a sense of security that encourages children saltwater species of fi sh will spent fi shing will last a lifetime. age 6 weeks-VPK to explore and investigate the world around them. inhabit its shores along with Editor’s Note: This column marks the tasty crustaceans such as blue second year anniversary of Captain Now Pre-Registering! crabs and shrimp. As the spring David’s fi shing reports. Thank you, Visit our website at episcopalearlylearning.com for updates progresses to summer our fi sh- on construction progress and admissions. Captain David, for sharing your knowl- ing possibilities will be on the edge with us these past two years! Page 30, Mandarin NewsLine • April 2013 • www.MandarinNewsLine.com Spring delights Second annual successful By Contributing Writer Master Gardener Lesley Arrandale with Duval County Extension, University of Florida/IFAS community food drive for area seniors more showy, but in proximity The greater Jacksonville bound and determined to make darin. The UNF students helped to a male, the female will bear area once again came together this one even more success- again by packing the food in small dark blue fruits which the to assist Comfort Keepers® in ful,” said Kathryn Murphy RN, 110 bags. The 2200 pounds of birds love. It too is perfumed. collecting 2200 pounds of owner of the local Jackson- food were then delivered to The Mandarin Garden Club, food through its Feed Seniors ville Comfort Keeper’s offi ce. ElderSource, the Area Agency on Loretto Road just west of Now food drive for low income “We asked local businesses to on Aging and Aging Resource San Jose Boulevard, has a de- seniors. Comfort Keepers, a make either monetary or food Center for Northeast Florida lightful woodland garden which licensed home health agency donations to help local seniors for distribution of the food to is open to all. They also have providing in-home care servic- and to raise awareness of the qualifi ed low income seniors. a fringe tree, but by the end of es to seniors, has a keen inter- growing epidemic of senior “There are many factors March and into April there will est in making a positive impact hunger and malnutrition. involved in malnutrition and be other treats to see, many of for the undernourished seniors Many contributors from last hunger is just one of those,” them native to this area. in the Jacksonville area. year asked if they could assist said Murphy. “We hope this In some of the wilder areas “Following last year’s suc- again. It is obvious the people campaign helped people to around town the native vine cessful food drive, we were of Jacksonville care about understand the depth and Carolina jessamine (Gelsemium helping our elders, and with seriousness of the malnutri- sempervirens) bloomed in Feb- an environment can easily lead this kind of support, we will tion problem among seniors ruary, twining through shrubs to fungus and an invasion of be able to help our seniors live and how it impacts families Female fringe tree, Mandarin Garden and up into the tree canopy. It the dreaded dollar weed, and healthy, independent lives by beyond just food security and Club Garden (c) Katherine Arrandale was a cheery sight as the star- neither is easy to control. Far getting the food and nutrition availability. We are thrilled that This spring the azaleas in like blooms are a pretty yellow. safer to let your grass tell you they need even if it is just for a within two years we were able my neighborhood were delight- Carolina jessamine is another when it needs water – when the short period,” Murphy said. to collect and distribute two ful. So often they bloom with scented spring delight. In the blades fold together and foot- Comfort Keepers partnered tons of food!” such promise, only to melt home landscape it prefers sun prints remain when you walk on locally with the Student Nutri- away in the next heavy rain and a not-too-dry site. It will it. Water early in the morning tion Club from after looking lovely for just a climb to 20 feet to reach sun- to reduce evaporation and never the Univer- few days. Not so this year; they light, but is stockier in full sun. between the hours of 10:00 a.m. sity of North came slowly into bloom, fi ll- The native coral or trumpet and 4:00 p.m., unless you have Florida. The ing the air with their delicate honeysuckle (Lonicera semper- applied a lawn treatment that students helped perfume and looked beautiful virens) is also an early bloomer. requires it (or are establishing to raise money for days on end. We clearly had Unlike the invasive Japanese a new lawn). Avoid watering by holding two ideal weather for them, and honeysuckle, this vine is more late in the day, as it encourages car washes and both honey bees and native bees easily contained and is perfect fungus. collect nonper- have reaped the benefi ts. for returning hummingbirds. Gardeners often look to the ishable food on If you visited the Extension Flowering sporadically through- weather for guidance on what campus. 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