FIERCELY LOCAL NEWS VOL. 7 • ISSUE 3 FIERCELY LOYAL READERS Construction crews hard at work in final stages Win in fight over billboard Advocates for scenic vistas push for compliance

BY LARA PATANGAN RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS

CBS Outdoor, an advertising company, got anoth- er sign last month that the Downtown Investment Authority isn’t buying what they are selling when CBS Outdoor’s appeal to build a new digital billboard on Kings Avenue on the Southbank was The San Jose Boulevard Resurfacing project from Sunbeam Road to Cornell Road began in January denied. 2014 and is expected to be completed by the end of this summer, according to the Florida Department of Originally rejected by the Downtown Transportation. The project cost is $4.5 million and includes resurfacing the roadway, adding new bike Development Review Board, CBS Outdoor appealed lanes from Baymeadows Road to Cornell Road, replacing traffic safety railing along the bridges at to the Downtown Investment Authority for permis- Christopher Creek and New Rose Creek and repairing damaged sidewalks, curbs and drainage structures. sion to replace a sign known as the Ida Boyd FDOT hired Preferred Materials, Inc. of Jacksonville to construct the $4.5 million project. Billboard. “We are replacing the railing along the bridges to bring it up to current safety criteria and not as a result But by a 3-2 vote, the DIA rejected their appeal in of any accidents,” said Ron Tittle, Public Information Officer, for FDOT District 2. a fight that began long before it was brought before the DDRB or the DIA. In 1987, a charter amendment was passed by a Baptist Health leads way in voter referendum, stopping the construction of new billboards, removing hundreds of others from neigh- borhood roadways. Governing the remaining bill- adopting textile innovation boards were 12 settlement agreements whose legali- New staff scrubs and patient gowns against an untreated portion. ties are being challenged by the billboard industry. minimize risk of infection “The textile has been Jim Rinaman Jr., an attorney formerly with the developed for a period of City of Jacksonville’s General Counsel Office, who years with properties – BY KATE A. HALLOCK advocated for a denial of the construction of a new antimicrobial, fluid RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS billboard on Kings Avenue, said that the purpose of repellency, moisture the charter amendment and the settlement agree- Through innovative thinking, Baptist Health, wicking – that are ments was to eradicate visual pollution. Jacksonville can boast being number one in medical already in the market- “We’re not trying to put them out of business, we safety for hospital staff, patients and caregivers. place, but what makes it put them out of business in 1987, and they have hung This month Baptist Health will begin distributing unique is that they are on with litigation...They’ve tried the legislature five specialized staff garments that make it the first health combined together, times and now they’re here trying to get this system in the world to widely adopt textile technolo- embedded in the fabric at billboard created,” said Rinaman Jr. “You look at this gy that repel fluids and minimize the risk of transmis- the point of manufactur- billboard and its location along an area of Kings sion of organisms. ing,” said Raines. “Most Road, where those houses and hotels are – this bill- According John Wilbanks, Baptist Health chief fabrics will absorb fluids, board is visual pollution, simple and straight and you operating officer, “It is part of a broader culture of but with Vestex the fluids should deny the appeal.” safety…to demonstrate to our staff and our patients stay on the surface and then and the community our commitment to that safety. rolls off the surface; the CODE VERSUS SETTLEMENT We’ve done any number of things to do that, but this antimicrobial takes over on At issue at the DIA meeting is a static billboard, is the latest in a series of innovations that we’re trying any that is left and destroys located on land leased to CBS Outdoor by the Ida to do to be as safe as we possibly can.” the cell walls of the Boyd Trust, which was removed on the north side of Baptist Health is partnering with Vestagen organisms.” I-95 as part of the Overland Bridge Project. Its Technical Textiles of Orlando, a global innovator in owner, CBS Outdoor, wants to erect a replacement the development of advanced textile technologies. Not just adoption, but active billboard on Kings Avenue that could, according to More than 30,000 pieces of staff uniforms, lab participation opponents of the billboard, potentially mar the view coats and scrub jackets for employees are being In addition to being the first of residents living in area high-rises, including those distributed in phase one and will feature Vestex® health system in the world to bring in The Strand, The Peninsula and San Marco Place textile technology, which has a durable fluid barrier, this textile technology into its Condominiums, as well as bring down property an antimicrobial and a special breathable material for practice of medical care, Baptist values for businesses in the area. wearer comfort. Baptist Health plans to roll out Health also actively helped to Business owner Jim Rinaman III, of Rinaman and patient apparel featuring the same technology in design the patient gowns. Associates, asked the DIA to deny the appeal on September. “We are working on gown designs to make them behalf of the business owners who have invested Diane Raines, Baptist Health’s senior vice more dignified,” said Raines. “They will wrap around significantly in improving their commercial president and chief nursing officer, demonstrated the and tie in the back for privacy; there are pockets in properties in the neighborhood where the proposed properties of the fabric on scrubs treated with Vestex billboard would tower. See TEXTILES on page 8 “We’ve got a lot of hope for that development that’s on the Southbank. This is not consistent with that in any way, shape or form,” explained Rinaman III. “It’s a blight on our skyline, it doesn’t fit in with the architecture…and it does not appeal to anyone’s sense…of what might look good when they’re out walking around in our commercial neighborhood.” Opponents of the proposed two-sided billboard,

which shows an ad for Subway in the CBS Outdoor nhmsb UY5H 2014 5TH, JULY by homes In See BILLBOARD on page 8 PAGE 2 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS JULY 2014 LETTER TO THE EDITOR San Marco resident hopes noise ordinance can apply to train horns

As a long term resident of San Marco longer and louder. The for over 40 years I was cautiously worse offense is the ear encouraged by the article in the most piercing level of the whistle recent issue of The Resident regarding that often startles you City Ordinance 2013-676-E which sets out of your sleep in the restrictions on noise decibels created by middle of the night and outdoor events that permeate homes. can cause your house to I am hoping that this ordinance can be vibrate with such force it used to limit the noise decibels created feels like a mini earth- by the increasing frequency of the trains quake and even cause that blast their way through San Marco items to fall from walls or 24/7. The effect is similar to if not more shelves. I am sure that I than the problem experienced by am not the only homeown- residents subjected, to the loud sounds er who has experienced that reverberate from Metropolitan Park. this. The train problem in San Marco has I have written to and gotten worse every day. They tie up every also met with City crossing at peak traffic times and grow Councilwoman Lori Boyer asking that as our city council district representa- tive, she use her office to address the potential of using ordinance 2013-676- E to help mitigate the train noise problem. As I indicated to Ms. Boyer, I clearly understand that the RR will site liability issues as the reason for the warning sound. But, I feel there are adequate safe guards at all safety issue, not to mention an ongoing and emergency vehicles. It is my hope crossings, included cross arms, bells, and source of irritation and frustration. Long you will use your newspaper to advocate lights to warn of an approaching train. term exposure to noise levels can result in for a solution. Further, is it really necessary to shock hearing damage particularly when you are Sincerely, people awake in the middle of the night? outside and the length and frequency of – Donald C. Jones This is becoming a health and public trains must be an impediment to police

You Asked For It

Back in December 2012, The Resident explored the issue of train noise in the historic neighborhoods, at which time we reported that Federal Railroad Administration regulations dictate a 2-long 1-short 1-long horn pattern at crossings. Quiet Zone alternatives of stationary wayside horns do not project much noise beyond the crossing, but can cost more than $100,000 per cross- ing. Unfortunately, such solutions must be coordinated between city, state and railroad officials. For more information visit us at www.residentnews.net.

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Be ready for hurricane season New evacuation zone maps affect San Marco, St. Nicholas

Summer has arrived, and so has hurricane season. Now is the time to prepare in the event that Jacksonville experiences a major storm this year. Gather your supplies and assemble your emergency kit now to keep you and your family safe during a weather emergency. Planning is especially important this year because the City of Jacksonville has changed the hurricane evacuation zones. In the past, evacuation zones were primarily based on the category of the approaching storm, which in turn was based only on wind speed. This year Duval County Emergency Management updated the evacuation zones to reflect new scientific data that includes other factors such as There are several tools available storm surge, rainfall, flood history, to help you find your evacuation tides and isolation. zone. You can pick up a copy of the The new evacuation zones use a 2014-2015 JaxReady Emergency lettering system, with “A” represent- Preparedness guide at your neigh- ing the highest risk and “F” borhood Winn-Dixie store, public signaling the lowest risk. library, Tax Collector’s Office, Areas and properties along the St. Senior Center, Supervisor of John’s River that are particularly Elections Office, or the American prone to flooding are in Zone A, the Red Cross. You can also download a first to leave in the event an evacua- copy, or view the maps themselves tion is called. Some low-lying areas online at www.JaxReady.com or by near the river have been placed in using the JaxReady mobile app on Zone B. your iPhone or Android device.

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BY KATE A. HALLOCK Foundation for Northeast Florida. Foundation,” said William over the years for charity RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS The Foundation is entrusted Brinton, Board Chairman for the functions. “This is a bittersweet with selling the 14,000-square Foundation. “They currently have day. I greeted this morning with Two decades after J. Wayne foot home along the St. Johns 33 funds at The Community mixed emotions,” she said. “I Weaver and Delores Barr Weaver River, with proceeds going into Foundation, 29 of which are des- loved being able to host parties made Jacksonville their home as the Weaver Family Foundation ignated endowments that provide for 200.” owners of the then-new NFL Fund at the Foundation to be a permanent income stream for The home sits on a wooded franchise, the Jacksonville used for grants to nonprofit nonprofit agencies.” estate of about four acres with Jaguars, the couple continues organizations. “We are extremely grateful 243 feet of frontage along the their philanthropy for a commu- “This donation to The that the Weavers have been and river in the San Jose area, not nity they have embraced. Community Foundation contin- remain so active in supporting far from Downtown Jacksonville. Last month Delores Barr ues the Weavers’ long history of improvements in the quality Weaver announced that they have philanthropy in Jacksonville and of life in Jacksonville,” given their $4.7-million home in builds on their strong association Brinton continued. “Their Lakewood to The Community with The Community bold philanthropy makes them an inspiration to others and has brought them nation- al attention as well.” The Weavers had yet another surprise up their sleeves. In order to inspire others to give back, Delores Barr Weaver announced that she and her husband were estab- lishing a $1 million endow- ment at The Community Foundation to the buyers who pay full price for the proper- ty. “It will be theirs to give grants, to name it, to pass it on to others in their family,” she stated. Weaver noted that almost Nina Waters, president of The Community Foundation, 21 years ago they came to Delores Barr Weaver, William Brinton, Foundation Board Chairman, Grace Sacerdote, executive vice president Jacksonville on the coattails of a and chief financial officer goal to bring an NFL team to Jacksonville. “I hoped – and I It features a grand, two-story believe – we have now earned foyer with Italian marble, six our own personal consideration bedrooms, six full baths, three from this community. I hope we powder rooms and a wooden have proven how much we love walkway that leads to a boat Jacksonville and what it really dock and gazebo for enjoying means to us,” she said. sunsets over a wide stretch of the Weaver noted the many events river. they had hosted in their home

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A member of the franchisee system of BHH Affiliates, LLC. JULY 2014 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 5 Builders Care makes clean water possible in Larsen neighborhood BY KATE A. HALLOCK were to be obtained, the project would without charge,” Boyer said. “They are at the expense of property owners and RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS need to be bid out and Builders Care currently working on design and gath- others at City expense. “But, in less may or may not win that bid. Further, ering donations for a line extension on affluent areas where residents cannot Last fall District 5 Councilwoman since funding would likely not be avail- McArthur Street.” pay the cost of line extensions, we have Lori Boyer spearheaded an effort to able until late 2014 – after the new City Builders Care Board Member Greg a dilemma as a City,” Boyer wrote. fund and install a water line on budget is approved – to finish the work Matovina first noticed the issue when it “We promised urban services to these Clairmont Street to provide access to in the neighborhood, Boyer worked hit local news last fall. He was motivat- areas when we consolidated. The lots clean drinking water to the residences with Teresa Eichner in ed to get involved may be too small for individual wells, in the Larsen neighborhood. the Mayor’s Office to because “Water is a some are contaminated, and in at least According to Boyer, Clairmont find an alternative “This legislation very basic human need, one case the City has funded two new Street came first because one or more source for funding to as basic as food and wells on the same lot over the last 12 homes had no water whatsoever after allow Builders Care to shelter,” he said. “This years, both of which have failed. an unpermitted connection had been make good on its offer will be working is kind of crazy that Residents have resorted to unpermitted terminated. Old wells had dried up or and finish the project people living in the connections to neighboring properties were contaminated and new ones were sooner. its way through middle of Jacksonville that are on City water, buying bottled not feasible. The JEA line ran down the Boyer filed legisla- don’t have water.” water, or obtaining water from the cross street but service had not been tion requesting the Council in the Matovina said that churches that offer free water for extended down Clairmont. appropriation of their engineers have household use. We can cite these prop- “Completion of that project making $432,000 in funds that next month and met with JEA for erties as uninhabitable, render more clean water available to those residents were a balance remain- requirements and are residents homeless, and create further was one of the things I was most grate- ing from the former hopefully these working on obtaining blight, vacancy and deterioration of ful for last Thanksgiving,” said Boyer Water and Sewer the permitting for the property values in these areas. But what in a recent newsletter to her Expansion Authority, water line on McArthur do we achieve?” constituents. which together with funds will be Street. Boyer noted the property tax rev- “But the needs in Larsen are greater approval of an agree- enue declines, large urbanized areas than Clairmont Street (and greater than ment with Builders available in The bigger issue where the City has already invested in just water),” she shared. “I was contact- Care, would allow In her newsletter, schools, parks and roads become ed by Greg Matovina on behalf of completion of the August.” Boyer pointed out a increasingly less populated, and the Builders Care with their offer of assis- entire project at a huge bigger issue. Many City is full of neglected pockets. “That tance late last year. They offered to savings to the City, Lori Boyer older neighborhoods does not serve any of us well – all our donate labor, design and some materi- according to Boyer. District 5 Councilwoman were developed with neighborhoods and the City as a whole als if the City could provide funds for “This legislation will wells and septic. “Some suffers,” she concluded. “It is so much other materials and fees sufficient to be working its way function perfectly well, wiser to make careful investments in complete water lines in the entire through Council in the next month and present no health or environmental infrastructure in these areas. These neighborhood [of 73 homes]. Their hopefully these funds will be available problems, and residents would not neighborhoods on the tipping point generosity and patience with the in August,” she stated. change to City water and sewer even if must be part of our vision for a vibrant process can’t be overstated.” In the meantime, Builders Care con- it were available,” she noted. Jacksonville.” However, Boyer’s office learned that tinued its work. “Builders Care has Other neighborhoods switched to To keep informed about the issue, if Community Development Block taken it upon itself to try to get one City water and sewer years ago, some visit Councilwoman Boyer’s website at Grant funding in excess of $800,000 more street completed completely http://loriboyer.org. PAGE 6 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS JULY 2014 Traffic-calming solutions, costs a shared process Saving time versus saving lives But until commuters are convinced that their circuitous routes are more of a safety issue than BY LARA PATANGAN time-saving, residents are “It is a city-wide issue RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS looking for ways to re- so hopefully we can create A late May meeting hosted by the San Marco Preservation Society to route drivers back address traffic-calming solutions for a specific San Marco neighborhood onto main travel some solutions and lay the may result in solutions applicable for other neighborhoods interested in arteries. groundwork that will be driving motorists away from residential roads. Potential solutions While curbing traffic on streets surrounding the proposed East San Marco include use of stop effective for the rest of development was the focus of the meeting, residents representing Granada, signs, speed humps, reduced speed limits, street- Doug Skiles Colonial Manor and River Road were present, eager to see how they could the City.” President of Envision change similar cut-through traffic in their streets. narrowing with temporary Design + Engineering. The more than 55 residents in attendance listened as Bill Joyce, City bump-outs and changing select streets Engineer, and John Pappas, Director of Operations for the City Public Works into one-way routes. Department, presented the required processes and potential options. Although much discussion took place, a consensus was District 5 Councilwoman Lori Boyer said that while the neighbors sur- not reached by the meeting’s end. Rather, attendees were asked rounding Marco Place, Belote Place, Avoca Place and Mitchell Avenue were to submit their preferred solution. Once that input is compiled, the one of the first groups to contact her about zooming cars looking to circum- Public Works Department will draw up a potential solution based on that vent traffic backups on Hendricks Avenue, there have been many other San information. The results will be emailed for further review to those who pro- Marco area residents dealing with commuter cut-through traffic. vided contact information. “The point of asking the rest of you to come is how the solutions that Boyer did indicate that, based on the show of hands at the meeting, there Public Works and San Marco Preservation have suggested as possible solu- was a solution which appeared to be the most popular. It involved changing tions for this area are going to translate,” said Boyer. “Basically it’s the Belote Place into a one-way street for one block adjacent to Atlantic same toolbox.” Boulevard, and Mitchell Avenue one-way exiting out onto Hendricks Avenue. In addition, several stop signs would be added along both Marco Place and Alexandria Place to further deter drivers interested in traveling The problem ...... through those residential roads. However, since the meeting Boyer has heard from others in the affected According to Doug Skiles, who spoke on behalf of the SMPS, the speed- neighborhood who are against the proposed solution, demonstrating one of ing traffic on residential roads is a very serious safety issue, and the poten- the detours that can delay implementing any kind of change. tial problem-solving options available can be applied elsewhere. “It is a city-wide issue so hopefully we can create some solutions and lay the groundwork that will be effective for the rest of the City,” said Skiles, Another perspective ...... president of Envision Design + Engineering. Former Councilmember Matt Carlucci lives on Alexandria Place and is Skiles suggested that it is a public perception problem as much as any- sympathetic to the issue affecting his neighborhood. thing because motorists often save nominal time by cutting through Still, he has reservations about changing roads in the neighborhood to neighborhoods. one-way. JULY 2014 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 7 Having lived in the neighborhood “all but 12 years of his 58 years Then, it must be demonstrated via a traffic count that there is a genuine of life,” Carlucci is well aware of the existing cut-through traffic. However, issue with cut-through traffic. The traffic count can be conducted, depending his experience as a City Councilman familiarized him with land use and on the complexity of the situation, by either the Department of Public Works traffic calming issues. or by an independent engineer at the neighborhood’s expense. “I’ve seen so many times the law of unintended consequences take over Typically, the count is conducted between what is assumed to be the on these things,” said Carlucci. “I just want people to think through drastic busiest drive times, 7 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. If volumes during those times changes before they implement them. Once the horse is out of the barn, it is are under 100 vehicles per hour, residents are informed that traffic calming hard to get him back in. I think when the great majority begins to is not warranted. understand, there may be some second thoughts.” It was explained at the meeting that a certain amount of stacking is Carlucci is concerned that making part reasonable and that residential roads are designed to filter some commuter of Belote Place one-way is traffic. going to divert traffic onto If it has been justified that the magnitude of cut-through traffic exists to “I just want people to another street, relocat- warrant traffic-calming measures, then the Department of Public Works will ing the problem confer with residents and design a potential solution based on their input. think through drastic changes instead of solving A petition signed by 75 percent of affected homeowners is required it. He thinks speed before any traffic-calming project can be implemented. Affected before they implement them. humps is the best homeowners are considered those living on the streets that would be altered. way to mitigate Once a traffic-calming measure is determined, the cost is split 50/50 Once the horse is out of the the problem. between the City and affected residents, which would then be required to “Part of the beauty divide their 50 percent portion equally among themselves prior to the barn, it is hard to get him of living in San Marco commencement of the project. Matt Carlucci is our mobility, connec- To give an idea of how much money the 50/50 split would be, a few back in. Former Councilmember tivity and walkability,” said examples were mentioned including $1,200-$1,500 per speed hump, a Carlucci. “If we begin to make “couple hundred bucks” for a stop sign and, on the pricier end of the drastic changes, we start to lose that.” spectrum, $400,000-$500,000 for a round-about. Carlucci suggests that part of the solution may also be Each option has its downfalls, ranging from the annoyance of noise to add traffic signs in San Marco Square indicating access from speed humps to the upkeep of landscaping in any curbing that is to Atlantic Boulevard and Hendricks Avenue. He attributes a significant implemented to narrow roadways. amount of U-turns on Alexandria Place to drivers who have overshot their Still, Boyer and residents surrounding the proposed East San Marco intended route because of the lack of signage. project on the corner of Hendricks Avenue and Atlantic Boulevard feel like now is the time to address current problems before they are exacerbated by further development and the completion of the Overland Bridge Project. The process ...... “My real concern for this neighborhood in particular is the point that was Regardless of the outcome for this specific area of San Marco, the traffic made that a year and a half from now we have the I-95 interchange opening calming process city-wide remains the same. up and at some point we may have this development coming on line, both of In general, the process begins with someone raising a concern whether it’s which are going to significantly add even more cars.” said Boyer. “So if we residents or an outside source such as the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office who have a problem today and we know we have other factors we need to get out may be seeing a lot of traffic accidents or speeders in a certain area. in front of it.”

Daily’s considering San Marco site With a slogan of “It’s nicer here,” Daily’s liminary” since they have not closed on the stores appear to have similar feelings about land and that they seemed open to input San Marco while presenting to the board of about implementing architectural details that the San Marco Preservation Society last are in keeping with the neighborhood. month a site plan of a potential facility to be “I got the impression they are doing their located in the historic neighborhood. due diligence to feel out the neighborhood,” According to Mary Toomey, president of said Toomey who said the reaction of the SMPS, the combination gas station and store board appeared favorable. “The area down is being considered for land on Atlantic there is in need of redevelopment. It needs Boulevard and Farragut Place. some tender care.” Toomey said First Coast Energy, the When reached for comment, a Daily’s rep- owner of Daily’s, has land under contract and resentative would not confirm their interest in EPPING FOREST YACHT CLUB SAN MARCO RIVERFRONT TOWNHOME that the gas station would be potentially a potential opening in the area. 1836 EPPING FOREST WAY SOUTH 834 CEDAR STREET located west of Fresenius Medical Center on Based in Jacksonville, Daily’s stores are 5 bedrooms / 4 baths / 4,260 square feet 2 bedrooms / 2 baths / 1,274 square feet Atlantic Boulevard with the gas pumps facing locally owned by First Coast Energy, which POOL $1,400,000 $160,000 Farragut Place. owns and/or operates over 200 service sta- Other details provided by Toomey include tions and convenience stores throughout a 5,000 square foot convenience store, sand- Florida. All Daily’s stores also sell Shell gaso- wich shop and an outside seating area facing line and some locations are open 24 hours a Atlantic Boulevard. She said it was “very pre- day. JUST REDUCED IRONWOOD COMMUNITY DEERWOOD 4051 LIONHEART DRIVE 8307 RIDING CLUB ROAD 3 bedrooms / 2 baths / 2 car garage 5 bedrooms / 4.5 baths / 3,826 square feet GATED COMMUNITY $217,000 GATED COMMUNITY $675,000

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© 2014 BHH Affiliates, LLC. An independently owned and operated franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of HomeServices of America, Inc.® Equal Housing Opportunity. PAGE 8 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS JULY 2014 code, but by the terms of the “Because of the Charter Tracey Arpen speaking TEXTILES ...... FROM 1 against the Kings Avenue settlement agreement. Amendment and those sum of agree- billboard at a recent the front for Downtown Investment He pointed out the while the ments, what once was a row of bill- Authority meeting billboard is located in CCG-1, which boards on the Southside skyline, has EKG monitors limits height requirements to 50 feet, now been erased with one exception – or collection it may be increased to 65 feet if the that was shown to you earlier,” bags to conceal sign is located no more than 660 feet explained Arpen. “You now have one them. There’s from the centerline of an interstate single billboard in the Downtown also a line of highway. Overlay Zone on the north side of 95 shorts that look Still, there were other considera- all the way from Channel 4 on like basketball tions besides height limits during the Atlantic Blvd. all the way to the shorts, with two-and-a-half hour meeting. Convention Center. That’s the vista tops, for that we tried to create, that’s the vista patients who ONE LONE BILLBOARD that’s present today.” don’t need EXCEPTION While CBS Outdoors can still gowns.” Diane Raines, Baptist Health’s “Protection, senior vice president and chief The land where the billboard is appeal the decision by going to the nursing officer, demonstrates Jacksonville City Council, for those identification the properties of the Vestex® proposed is also subject to the scrubs Downtown Overlay Zone, the intent opponents who have worked for and then of which is in part to promote high decades to eradicate billboards, the preservation of dignity are the features BILLBOARD ...... FROM 1 density, mixed use areas as well as DIA’s ruling is a welcome sign. we tried to combine,” said Wilbanks. rendering, argued that the billboard, insure compatibility between new and Alicia Grant, an Avondale resident “That design was actually developed by rising 63 feet above the ground, is not existing uses and “ensure quality who was one of the founding directors Baptist staff, who worked thousands of consistent with the Downtown Master development that is in keeping with of Scenic Advocates for Jacksonville, hours with Vestagen…to bring it to this Plan, which is to capitalize on the the traditional downtown urban fab- is opposed to the potential billboard stage.” City’s “scenic vistas.” ric.” on Kings Avenue and Draft Ordinance While certainly groundbreaking, Jason Teal, an attorney with the Tracey Arpen, a retired attorney 2013-493, which could reverse por- Wilbanks pointed out that use of the Office of the General Counsel, called formerly with the Office of General tions of the 1987 charter amendment. textile technology is not a magic bullet attention to Subsection B of Section Counsel, defended the Billboard One of the things that had to be that will totally eradicate transmission 656.361.14 of the Zoning Code, Charter Amendment all the way to the considered was whether the proposed of pathogens. “It is part of a broader which refers to evaluating the height Florida Supreme Court on behalf of billboard contributed to the diminish- culture of safety…to demonstrate to our of a structure to determine what is the City and negotiated the various ing value of the area. Looking for- staff and our patients and the communi- appropriate for Downtown. settlements that followed. At this ward 70 years into the future, she has ty our commitment to that safety,” he “Those criteria are requiring that meeting, Arpen noted that the no doubt that the proposed billboard said. “We’ve done any number of the building or structure be compati- Planning Department added to the would be a longtime eyesore on the things that do that but this is the latest ble with surrounding properties – Downtown Overlay Zone that replace- City’s Southbank. in a series of innovations that we’re shall not have a significant adverse ment billboards are prohibited. “I am very pleased that the DIA trying to do, to be as safe as we effect on light, air, solar, visual access Replacement billboards are limited supported the citizens of Jacksonville possibly can.” to the properties surrounding the pro- to where offsite commercial signs in their efforts to stop the proliferation “We continue to emphasize that the posed site or of the river.” already exist, and the proposed of billboards and protect the beauty of number one way to reduce transmis- However, Steve Diebenow, an billboard on Kings Avenue would be the skyline of Jacksonville,” said sions is hand washing,” said Raines. attorney representing CBS Outdoor, approximately 240 feet from the Grant. “That starts from the very basic level all argued that the particular billboard is original billboard it is intended to For more information go to the up through technology to reduce the not regulated by conventional zoning replace. 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The city’s oldest public park will “Hemming Plaza has reap the benefits of the public-private been at the heart of partnership announced last month by Downtown for over 150 Mayor Alvin Brown. years, and for Downtown Under that agreement, the city and to be successful it must the Downtown Investment Authority have a healthily and will invest $1 million for the first 18 vibrant heart,” said Wood. months of a five-year management “We look forward to mak- contract, which includes $200,000 ing Hemming Plaza just from the City’s Parks & Recreation that, and it being the first District 2 Councilman Don Redman spoke at the June 18 press event announcing the City’s agreement with Friends of Hemming Park Department budget and $800,000 from step in revitalizing to manage Hemming Plaza. “Ever since I’ve been in office, Hemming Park is something I saw we needed changed,” said Redman. the DIA. As part of the agreement, Downtown Jacksonville.” Friends of Hemming Park is required City leaders are hopeful that return- people don’t do that for various and Aundra Wallace, CEO for the DIA, to raise $250,000 for the first 18- ing the plaza to a park will draw more sundry reasons, and it would be nice a echoed Barakat’s comments. “We’re month term. residents to the area. year from now that this would be one going to a seven-day-a-week program, Friends of Hemming Park will run “A lot of our residents visit the stop of a multi-stop destination.” from early in the morning to all the the historic 1.5 acre public park, locat- library or the Modern Art Museum Barakat noted that a fair amount of wee hours. There will be opportunities ed in the center of Downtown. The and it would be great when they’re the funds will go toward program- for people to lease the park for wed- group’s key priorities will include visiting those fine institutions that they ming. “They want to make sure that dings, and so forth,” Wallace said. making the park safe and inviting, or their children come out here and there’s food being served here seven “We want this to be a real true park, beautification, and increasing and enjoy the plaza, get a bite to eat and days a week and there will be events similar to Bryant Park in New York. organizing events. The group’s five- have a lazy afternoon,” said Oliver here almost seven days a week, and We want people in the park enjoying member board, chaired by Avondale Barakat, DIA chairman. “Right now that’s where most of the resources will the events.” be dedicated,” he said. Traffic signal changed at San Jose Blvd. / Beauclerc Road Motorists on San Jose Boulevard (State Road 13) at Beauclerc Road saw a change • Vehicles stopping in the free flow lanes in the traffic signal operation last month. The signal had allowed continuous travel in • Vehicles changing lanes at the last minute when the inside lane must stop the right two northbound lanes, but the new signal now requires all lanes to stop when • Left turning vehicles from Beauclerc not remaining in the inside lane the signal changes. (and turning wide into the free flow lanes) The reason for this change is a safety improvement heralded by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). According to FHWA, crashes increase at intersections • Cyclists from Beauclerc turning left being stuck in the inside lane with continuous travel lanes that are not barrier separated from other lanes. At San • Concerns from motorists turning left from Beauclerc not being Jose Boulevard and Beauclerc Road, preventable crashes have occurred when traffic able to get into the outside lane to turn onto Baymeadows Rd in the left lane switched lanes to avoid stopping at the signal. • Pedestrians unable to cross the street In addition, a traditional traffic signal allows for new dual left turns from Beauclerc • Confusion of signal indications – one lane red, others green Road onto northbound San Jose Boulevard. The new signal will also provide a signal- ized crosswalk for pedestrians and bicyclists to cross San Jose Boulevard, a move- This signal safety upgrade is part of FDOT’s resurfacing project along 4.7 miles of ment not allowed across continuous travel lanes. San Jose Boulevard (State Road 13) between Sunbeam Road and Cornell Road, which The crash data for 2011 through 2013, provided by the Florida Department of began in January and is expected to be complete in mid-August. Bad weather could Transportation indicates there were 65 crashes at the San Jose/Beauclerc intersection, delay completion. many related to the confusion of the free flow lanes. For additional information regarding this project or other FDOT projects around In addition to the crashes, FDOT has received numerous comments over the years Northeast Florida, visit www.nflroads.com. Follow FDOT on Twitter @MyFDOT_NEFL or regarding the free flow lanes for the following reasons: http://twitter.com/MyFDOT_NEFL for the latest updates.

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BY KATE A. HALLOCK effort, Brenda was pleasantly surprised He was motivated by “the fact that I RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS when she started adding up the could help the homeowners Brenda Thomas, HabiJax development numbers. get into a home that maybe director and volunteer In only six days, the 2014 “There were at least 1,800 volun- they couldn’t get in. services director, with husband Randy, who Jacksonville Home Builders Blitz – teers, and then if you add all of our Giving them a home volunteered for the six- the largest of its kind in the United regulars – what you would call means quite a bit to them, day Builders Blitz. States – helped to bring positive ‘Habi-holics’ – we had probably close builds their self-esteem, change to the lives of 50 families in to 2,000, but that does not include the they feel pride in their the historic neighborhood of New builders, contractors, subcontractors, home, it helps not Town. staff and family, or homeowners or only them but The results hammered home why homebuyers…so, maybe closer to whole genera- more than 1,500 volunteers and 30 3,000,” she said. “And if you think tions of people private homebuilders and subcontrac- about all of the corporations that who are going tors, Habitat for Humanity of donated their staff or encouraged them to enjoy that Jacksonville, Inc. (HabiJax), the to volunteer and donate their time, home.” Northeast Florida Builders that’s a lot of volunteer hours but also Randy said Association (NEFBA) and NEFBA’s lost productivity in those companies.” that HabiJax is charitable arm, Builders Care, do Even just considering a minimum a great organiza- what they do over and over. eight-hour day – and plenty of work- tion – and not The completion of 25 newly con- ers logged more like 10 or 12 – the just because wife structed homes and extensive home number of volunteer hours could have Brenda is on renovations for 25 existing homes in well been 25,000 or more. Brenda’s staff. “There’s New Town, a community northwest of husband Randy was one of those hard- great people Downtown, could not have been done working volunteers. there who without the countless hours of the “Getting up at 4:30, getting to the have wonder- many volunteers, including Randy job site by 6:30, working all day, has ful spirits about Thomas, husband of a HabiJax staff been grueling, but rewarding,” Randy helping. I was member. shared. “It’s the first time I’ve done drawn in The Thomases moved to San Jose something like this for a whole week. because it’s a last fall from Naples, Fla., where It’s a good tired.” very Christian- Brenda was the executive officer for Randy began the week by picking based company,” he the builders association there. She’s up supplies and delivering them to the said. “I feel a sense of “The fact that I could help the homeowners get into now development director and volun- job sites, then worked at the headquar- fulfillment by helping a home that maybe they couldn’t get in. Giving teer services director for HabiJax, but ters site coordinating the volunteer people get on their way, them a home means quite a bit to them, builds also manages fundraising and secur- check-in each morning, distributing with their homes, their their self-esteem, they feel pride in their home, ing the sponsors for the week-long coolers and food, and collecting trash. families. I just want to it helps not only them but whole generations of blitz. Given the magnitude of the pay it forward.” people who are going to enjoy that home.”

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The tiny glass rectangles have been sliding off the sides of the former Haydon Burns Library and some passers-by have been collecting them. Robin Rogers is one of those tile collectors and recently sold her collection of more than 3,000 to Danis Construction, the company renovating the his- Second Parry toric building into the Jessie Ball duPont Center. The construction company has been hunting for tiles and thus far has netted son wins annual over 200,000 from onsite discoveries and harvesting the dirt in the building’s garden on Forsyth Street. scholarship If you have tiles from the Haydon Burns Library and are willing to part with them, contact Robbie Hudson, Danis Construction, (904) 654-9864 or Every year since the Clay Roberts Inshore Slam began in 2008, the Parry family has participated. In 2013, Hunter Parry received the Clay Roberts Memorial Scholarship and then, unbelievably, the 7th annual scholarship [email protected]. was awarded to Will Parry. Even when Terry Roberts’ final words before announcing the winner were “And boy, this kid really loves to fish,” the Parry family didn’t believe that Will would win it. “It’s humbling, an honor and heart- breaking at the same time,” said Lynne Parry, mother of the two scholarship winners, “that the Roberts’ tragedy Historic districts turned into our joy.” Front, Casey Roberts, Sophia Parry, Julia Parry, Terry Roberts; back, Lynne Parry, Hunter Parry, Will Parry, Billy Parry and Gary Roberts. For details on the tournament results, welcome M Shack visit http://www.inriverorocean.org/come-fish-with-clay/tournament-winners/ The rumors are true, according to M Shack partner Steve Schaefer, who con- firmed that M Shack is coming to Tripp Goodwin, manager, and his crew serve San Riverside – to the newly renovated 5 Marco customers from their catering truck at the corner of San Marco Blvd. and Hendricks Ave. Points Village to be exact. Schaefer, who had just finished meeting with the design- gigs. Parked on the site of the former ers, said that the restaurant would fit in Take-Away Gourmet across from well with 5 Points. He expects to be open Matthew’s Restaurant, M Shack’s food mid-November. truck sells for take-out or dining on the In the meantime, the M Shack catering patio. Although there is no inside seating truck is attracting new customers as it in their food commissary, diners can use does double duty during non-catering the restrooms. PAGE 14 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS JULY 2014 40-year coaching career honored Epping Forest Students, faculty, friends ing legacy and will be missed 50 years cleaning, and family at San Jose by all,” said Lori Menger, resident joins Episcopal Day School (SJEDS) Head of School at SJEDS. serving, giving joined together on May 15 at a Dozens of stories and NAI Hallmark special assembly and recep- well-wishes flooded the tion to celebrate the 40-year school from all over, coming in career of Coach Scott Gilbert. as far away as New Zealand. Partners Gilbert, who began teaching To honor his 40 years of dedi- NAI Hallmark physical education at SJEDS Coach Scott Gilbert with his wife Debbie cation, the Coach Gilbert Partners announced in 1974, recently announced his Award was created and will be that Eddie Salem has retirement effective at the end of this school year. given out annually. The award will be given to a been hired as a broker “Coach Gilbert has touched the lives of thou- boy and a girl that demonstrates superior team- focused on sales and sands of students at SJEDS. He will leave a last- work and cooperation. leasing of office, indus- trial and retail proper- ties. Salem, a Baptist Medical Center nurse receives national Jacksonville native who recently moved back after completing his rewarding in and of itself while working next to a recognition Masters in International Business from the great team of clinicians,” McNally said. “With the April McNally, an in- University of Florida, resides in Epping Forest. support and positive feedback from our leader- patient wound care nurse As a student he also served as a Consultant ship team at Baptist Jacksonville, it makes it very at Baptist Jacksonville, with Gatornest Student Consulting. Salem Although San Jose Square Cleaners hasn’t easy to become involved in the many programs was one of 20 nurses received his undergraduate degree in Finance quite been in business 50 years, established in and committees the organization offers.” selected as finalists for from Florida State University. He has completed 1971, owner Demetrios “Jimmy” Kartsonis is McNally has been an active member of the the national 2014 Nurses’ internships with the State Attorney’s Office of being celebrated by the Office of the Mayor Excel Nurses program for more than three years, Choice Awards. Jacksonville and Northwestern Mutual. and the Florida Governor for his five decades which encourages career development and McNally, who has been a nurse for almost six in the dry cleaning and alterations business. A excellence in clinical education and leadership. years and was the only finalist from Florida, said proclamation from the City of Jacksonville This year, she stepped into the role of co-chair she was honored to be chosen as a finalist. declared April 15, 2014 as “Demetrios for the Shared Governance Committee for the “Caring for patients and their families is Local attorneys Kartsonis Day” and Gov. Rick Scott sent a let- Baptist Jacksonville campus. ter of congratulations to the 74-year-old Greek immigrant. honored for 50 “Everything that I have, came from this Allegretti adds another board role to business,” said Kartsonis. “I came from Greece and comprehensive real years of service with two dollars in my pockets.” estate development initia- His son Tom, also in the family business, busy schedule The Florida Bar honored 203 attorneys for tive; Jed Davis, an active said “He’s been here for so long and so many Downtown Vision, Inc. welcomed six new 50 years of dedication to the practice of law participant in the Davis people know him; he gives his heart and leaders to the Board of Directors, among them during a luncheon at The Florida Bar’s Annual Family Office serving as makes me give my heart. Day in and day out San Marco resident Tony Allegretti, the execu- Convention at the Boca Raton Resort & Club employee, officer or he comes to the store; he knows 95 percent of tive director of the Cultural Council of Greater on June 27. director of the operating the customers by name – generationally he Jacksonville. He also serves on the board of Among those honored were attorneys who entities administered by the Davis Family knows them.” the Downtown Investment Authority and the live or have practices in the area: Rudolph J. Office; Teresa Durand-Stuebben, director of Located at 5039 San Jose Blvd., the shop Downtown Marketing Collaborative, and is a Inman Jr., Andreas R. Shaaber, Isaac L. Levy, business development with Auld & White is affectionately known by local residents as partner in The Gallery Restaurant Group. William O. Birchfield and John B. Kent. Constructors; Burnell Goldman, general man- “Jimmy’s Cleaners” and enjoys the distinction The other new Board members include To be recognized, attorneys must be mem- ager at the Omni Jacksonville Hotel, and Traci of having been toasted at a wedding for emer- Keith Brown, real estate/joint use development bers in good standing of The Florida Bar and Jenks, senior director of office of brokerage gency cleaning of water-soaked garments just officer responsible for Jacksonville Transit attain their 50th anniversary of admittance to services at Cushman & Wakefield. hours before the ceremony. Authority's (JTA) Transit-Oriented Development the practice of law in 2014. “Ten Years of Terry” celebrated at Lakewood Presbyterian Lakewood Presbyterian Church (LPC) recent- The afternoon program was concluded with served as Senior Pastor and Head of Staff for ly celebrated the 10-year anniversary of Senior the presentation of two special gifts. 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Fraser Burns and HOSPITALITY GROUP, RIVER CLUB Aida Osmanovic ANNUAL GUILD ASSOCIATION MEETING The Guild of the Jacksonville Symphony Association meeting and luncheon at San Jose Country Club. In add installation of board members for the 2014-15 season, th honored the many Guild members who have volunteere

Above: Janne and Jody Brandenburg with hours to benefit the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra. daughter Lorelei Symphony Guild President Allene Groote presented Right: Clayton Riley and Connie Rodante a “big check” in the amount of $60,000, representing the proceeds from The Guild’s fundraising events during the past season. Guild members volunteered their time for a total of 6,436 hours. The luncheon also featured solo performances by Jessye Thacker on viola and Connor Monday on French horn. The two young musicians are members of the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra and recipients of the Symphony Guild 2014 Performance Scholarships.

The River Club’s first female member; Elliott Horne, Wayne Brooks, Chairman Emeritus of JU, Dr. Frances Barlett Wallis Brooks, Will and Wendi Howard, Kinne is presented roses and a warm reception Jason and Tierney Stone The River Club, one of a number of clubs under the Today, it is still sought after for dining, and it’s still umbrella of the Gate Hospitality division of the Gate highly touted as one of the greatest views of the entire city. Corporation, celebrated a milestone for the iconic The views are only rivaled by the interior beauty which “club in the clouds”. Corporations and building titles have consists of glistening chandeliers, warm woods, rich fabrics come and gone, but one thing has remained constant – the and a world class art collection. A grand staircase affords River Club presence on the top two floors. The River Club an elegant ascendance to the 13,000 square-foot second has occupied Suite 3500 at 1 Independent Drive in floor of the Club. The 60th Anniversary Celebration was Downtown Jacksonville since 1954, when it was the city’s held May 30, 2014 honoring the earliest members and premier destination to enjoy a great culinary experience. celebrating the future growth of the club. Scholarship recipient Connor Monday, with mother Linda Monday, LOCAL SUPPORT DRAWN TO CHAMBER MUSIC SOIREE The home of Steve and Diane Halverson became the epicenter of an ensemble of talent and guests who appreciate the sound of music. As the only all African-American Chamber Music Society in the United States, The Ritz Chamber Players are a unique asset for the city. Jacksonville is blessed with this cast Mary Love and Sandra Pawek, seated; Wendy Catucci, Jane Estes of outstanding, talented musical characters who play throughout the world. n held its annual “Terrance brings them all back, he’s the route to dition to the Jacksonville,” said host Steve Halverson, as he show- ered praise upon the founder and artistic director of he luncheon Steve and Diane Halverson with d countless the group. Halverson mentioned a staggering statistic Morgan and Samantha Orender with Ritz Chamber Players Artistic in his remarks; that, of all the symphony players Katy Debriere and Michael Pajcic Director Terrance Patterson around the world, less than %1 are African American. The Halversons lead by example and encourage others to provide financial support in order to help strengthen the musical talent pool. Halverson recognized Delores Barr Weaver, who couldn’t be present, as she has pledged to match the dollars that are raised for the organization. The Ritz Chamber Players were founded in 2002 by Terrance Patterson, a clarinetist and talented organizer of the eclectic group. The Ritz Chamber Players perform a landmark subscription series at the Velma Monteiro-Tribble, Sandra Brooks, Jim Murphy, Anna Brosche, Ritz Chamber Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts in town. Players Artistic Director Terrance Patterson and Melissa Adams For more information or to show your support visit www.ritzchamberplayers.org

Jessye Thacker, with sisters Melissa and Lindsay and mother Dawn Thacker. Jessye is a recipient of a Symphony Guild 2014 Mary and Doug Coleman with Jane Condon and Carol Grimes Floyd and Wanda Willis with Carla McIntosh and Ron Austin Performance Scholarship

JULY 2014 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 19 BUSINESS PROFILE Delicious Destinations Plans Revealed, Underway

In local culinary circles, when the phrase spot in the heart of Chef by renowned Chef AJ will feature honored guest Daniel Zeal, “Delicious Destinations” is mentioned, every chef,” says the Hermann (Abbie Jaye) from Los chef de cuisine at the Georgian Room, the there is a momentary hush. Supporters of Ponte Vedra Inn & Muller Angeles, California, signature restaurant at The Cloister at Sea St. Vincent’s Healthcare Foundation smile Club’s Executive and Executive Chefs Island. A Jacksonville native, Chef Zeal is as they savor the memory of exquisite food Chef Hermann Johnny Vines and passionate about farm-to-table ingredients and wine experiences they’ve enjoyed in the 0XOOHUQRWLQJWKDW -DVRQ0F'RQDOGRI and was instrumental in The Cloister past at Delicious Destinations, a fabulous “the opportunity FreshJax. Author of earning the coveted Forbes Five-Star four-day annual fundraiser for St. Vincent’s to give back to the the book Unprocessed award. With Chef Zeal’s impressive talent Community Outreach Programs. community and and a contributor to DQGWKHSDLULQJRI ÀQHZLQHVDQGIUHVK “Top chefs from across the nation showcase what you do the #1 New York ingredients, this luncheon promises to be come here free of charge and contribute best– is irresistible.” Times Bestseller, Forks both memorable and meaningful. their time and talent year after year,” said +HUPDQQ0XOOHU Over Knives, Chef AJ Executive Chef Kevin Sbraga, winner of Jane R. Lanier, CFRE, President and Host Chef and one of and Chefs Vines and Bravo’s Top Chef (Season 7) Washington, 6\VWHP&KLHI 'HYHORSPHQW2IÀFHURI 6W the founders of the 0F'RQDOGZLOOSUHVHQW D.C., and chef-owner of Sbraga, a modern Vincent’s Healthcare Foundation. Now in fundraiser, along with a brand new plant-based American restaurant on the Avenue of the its 13th year, Delicious Destinations has Jane Lanier, annually menu where “good taste Arts in Philadelphia, will be the guest of indeed become the Southeast’s premiere coordinate the chefs meets good health” in a honor at the Sponsors’ Private Reception destination for scrumptious cuisine, with and the menus. “Years ago, I called fellow unique wine dinner at Epping Forest Yacht with the Chefs on Friday, September 5th, IRXUGD\VRI ÀQHZLQHDQGGHOHFWDEOHGLQLQJ chefs to participate. Now they call me,” Club at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 7 p.m. at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club. ÁDYRUHGE\SKLODQWKURS\WKDWODVWVDOO\HDU 0XOOHUVDLG UG7KHÁDYRUIXOGLVKHVDUHJXDUDQWHHGWR Sbraga and other executive chefs from long. With this year’s theme, “Beach Life”, delight every palate. world-renowned resorts and restaurants Led by event partners, The Ponte Vedra and the inviting bywords Rejuvenate, Relax, On September 4th, the Celebrity Chef will mingle with event sponsors ($2500 and Inn & Club and Southern Wine & Spirits 5HQHZDQG5HIUHVKWKHÀUVWHYHQWZLOOEH Reception and Luncheon by the Sea at up) while sampling culinary masterpieces of North Florida, Delicious Destinations a “Wine Dinner ‘Fit’ For the Stars” created 11:30 a.m. at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club prepared by Executive Chef Hermann EHQHÀWV6W9LQFHQW·V0RELOH+HDOWK 0XOOHURI WKH3RQWH9HGUD,QQ &OXE 2XWUHDFK0LQLVWU\)DLWK&RPPXQLW\ The main event, Delicious Destinations Nursing, School Nurse Program, Seton – A Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Center for Women & Infant’s Health, on Saturday, September 6th at 7 p.m. at 0RELOH0DPPRJUDSK\(PHUJHQF\ the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, will feature Pregnancy Services, Good Samaritan Fund, creations by more than a dozen fabulous Kids Together Against Cancer (KTAC), FKHIVSDLUHGZLWKÀQHZLQHVSURYLGHGE\ and more. Southern Wine & Spirits of North Florida. The annual combination of cuisine and The intimacy of Delicious Destinations, charitable giving has inspired some of the as the chefs share their stories, their QDWLRQ·VÀQHVWFKHIVWRFUHDWHDPDUDWKRQ secrets and their talent, is unforgettable. of marvelous dining experiences, and 7KHEHQHÀWWR6W9LQFHQW·V+HDOWKFDUH this year is no exception. “There is a soft Outreach Programs is priceless. To become a sponsor of Delicious Destinations or to make reservations for any of the events, please contact Angela Gilbert in the St. Vincent’s HealthCare Foundation Office at (904) 308-7306 or [email protected].

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Navy Flying Club flying more than 50 years HISTORY BEHIND THE CLUB BY JOHN BARNARD AND JIM OVERTON The Jax Navy Flying Club offers an incredible opportunity for qualified local residents to experience flying out of NAS Jacksonville. The Club is part With your trusty Cessna 172 aligned to the runway, you add full power and of the Moral, Welfare and Recreation Department, one of many supportive pro- take off from Runway 28 exactly like thousands of Naval Aviators dating back grams for personnel at NAS Jacksonville. Club Members can learn to fly as a to WWII. A few seconds later, you are climbing over Roosevelt Boulevard. To hobby or as preparation for a career in aviation. Membership is open to all the right is the Timuquana Country Club golf course, then the Florida Yacht active and retired military, and members of the Civil Air Patrol. Club and the Ortega River are in view. Turning north you see Downtown to Originally, the southern part of what is now NAS Jacksonville Station was your right and Ortega directly below you. Your flying partner spots his house. Mulberry Grove Plantation (a real plantation) which was developed into Fort At 2500 feet the tower says you are clear of their air space. You are free to fly. Johnston in the 1920s for the Army and National Guard to prepare for World War I. In 1944, land was added to establish NAS Jacksonville, a training and maintenance facility for the U.S. Navy. Runways 28/10 and 14/32 are the same runways used by aviators preparing for World War II and every conflict since then. A group of military pilots started the Flying Club in 1962, operating out of Herlong Airport. It was moved to NAS Jax in 1980 and peaked in the 1980s with 14 airplanes and 200 members. After 9/11 the Club relocated back to Herlong Airport, but then returned to NAS Jax in 2005. Club membership now stands at 115 members and is located on the north side of the airfield near the southern border of Timuquana Country Club. The Flying Club currently maintains four aircraft for use by its members including two Cessna 172s, one Piper Archer and one Piper Arrow. The Club’s staff includes a manager, mechanic, and four instructors. The instructors are all retired military aviators with years of valuable experience. The airplane rental fees are affordable and instructors are easy to schedule. Since Jacksonville enjoys some of the best flying weather in the country, the Club operates nearly every day of the year. Flying general aviation aircraft is an incredible experience by itself, but if you add that your home base is NAS Jacksonville that experience becomes intense. Membership in the flying Club is truly the easiest and most affordable way to fly for qualified residents. As neighbors of NAS Jax, we residents are very fortunate to have the opportunity at our doorstep. JULY 2014 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 21 BUSINESS PROFILE A great experience at a very good price something completely different. There are so many great reasons to “Supercuts appealed to me because visit Supercuts – especially the new it’s an experienced franchise,” said location at Lakewood Colonial Janning. “And I didn’t want to sit at Promenade Plaza – that you’ll wonder home at a home-based business. This why you waited so long. is the sort of business that you can’t Right off the bat, you can’t beat a outsource, you can’t do it online. You good haircut at a $15 price point. Add to have to put someone behind the chair.” that a great experience from the Supercuts has one of the strongest moment you step into the salon –no brand recognitions in the industry, appointment necessary – and you’ll according to Janning, who noted “You walk away a very satisfied guest. will get a great experience at a very For Supercuts franchise owner Tom good price.” Janning, the Lakewood store is his sec- His team of seven stylists range from ond opening in a year. 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He teaches them how to dress and “When I deliver food, I see other behave during interviews in order to needs and learn about their lives so make a good first impression on we can help them in other ways,”he prospective employers. Dan & Sheri Daly said.“I met a woman while restoring “I can help find almost anyone a her power. She had a son with Down minimum wage job at places like the syndrome. She had formed a group Beaver Street Fisheries, Walmart stores, called Ben’s Place, for others like her University of North Florida janitorial son to gather and socialize. I was able jobs, at restaurants, laundromats, dry to get my church to let them meet cleaners or doing yard work,”he said. there for a few years and we helped Daly has done everything from her obtain 501(C)(3) charitable status. 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My heart goes out to those all kinds of people through his job, he store closes at 10 p.m. who have suffered losses,”he found himself deeply affected by visit- two nights each week. We make popcorn and enjoy a normal said. “My wife Sheri shares those feel- ing homes where it was obvious that often drive until midnight delivering outing.That’s what I like to do...find a ings and helps me with anything I ask families were scraping by or going the food quickly to needy families,”he need, organize others to volunteer, get her.” without necessities. Daly tried to find said.“People give me names or it going and then allow them to con- The couple has been married 35 ways to help the poor families he met addresses or call me for help...I don’t tinue that effort so I’m free to address years, have three grown children and and after retirement he expanded even know how they get my phone other community needs.” six grandchildren.They are happily those efforts. number. 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4460 Hendricks Avenue | 904.636.7772 openroadbicycles.com PAGE 24 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS JULY 2014 Adrienne Flynn Hollis Engagement photo of his greatest accomplishments. It mother tried unsuccessfully was later named the St. Elmo W. to continue the family gro- Acosta Bridge and still bears his cery store at the corner of BY LAURA JANE PITTMAN name, even though the original Flynn and Loretto roads. But RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS bridge was demolished in 1991 and eventually she gave up and replaced with a new span. His grand- moved to San Marco to Her Grandparents’ Story children, however, have a different work at Furchgott’s Adrienne Flynn Hollis is the favorite accomplishment. Department Store. Hollis’s granddaughter of St. Elmo Acosta, “One of the neatest things he did father dropped out of school the multi-talented statesman and city was to raise money for an elephant after 6th grade and went to advocate who helped bring about the at the Jacksonville Zoo by taking up work to help his mother. He first automobile bridge over the St. pennies from schoolchildren,” said was the third child and baby Johns River in 1921. Hollis grew up Hollis. “I remember how exciting it boy of the family. Her with Florida history right in her liv- was when she finally arrived. The father’s sister worked for zoo named her Miss Chic, after my Colgate-Palmolive in the ing room. She was born at St. “We would go shrimping off grandfather.” First Federal Building right across Vincent’s in 1931 (as were all seven Heckscher Drive with big nets that The Acostas owned 20 acres from the George Washington Hotel. of her children, she points out), and we would bait with fish- where the Episcopal School of “My father’s her parents lived with her maternal meal. At 14, I bought my Jacksonville is located today – on family rented a Acosta grandparents for several own net and my friend the banks of the St. Johns – and they house on years in a house at 3rd and Liberty Betty Altee and I would used to summer there before eventu- Hendricks and he streets in downtown Jacksonville. fish at the bulkhead on ally moving there for good in their first went to work “My grandfather came down Dancy Street, near where later years. for a local grocery through Don Pedro Menendez, and she lived.” “We used to climb on the Great store. But eventual- at one point the family owned the Hollis attended St. Oak and swim in their pool,” ly, he worked his Oldest House in St. Augustine,” Joseph’s Academy from recalled Hollis. “After my grandfa- way up and Hollis stated matter-of-factly. “His kindergarten through ther died, my grandmother had their became a superin- nickname was Chic, and all the gen- 12th grade, and the trip large kitchen knocked off and a little tendent at JEA,” erations named after him have had to get there required sev- bitty one put in the home. I think she she shared. the same nickname.” eral bus changes. was sick of all the cooking and work Her grandfather, she remembered, “We caught a little she had done in there over the was very much ahead of his time – Her Story ‘peanut bus,’ which only predicting and advocating for such years.” When Hollis’s High school graduation held 10 or 15 people,” things as underground electricity and parents married, she recalled. “We would sewer services. He established a they lived first with her grandparents get to Brentwood, sit on a bench, “city nursery” that was staffed with at 3rd and Liberty. When Hollis was transfer to 7th and Pearl Streets, then men from the prison farm, and the four, they moved to Pearl Street, in walk the five blocks to the school at plants, trees and shrubs that were an area known as North Shore. Her 7th and Market. I can’t believe my raised were given away and also father was only working two days a mother let me do that at such a used to landscape city parks and week, sharing split shifts with other young age.” public places. The two years he workers, because it was the When she was 12, her mother spent with the Florida Legislature Depression. He hunted and fished to worked at Carleton’s Drugstore in were expressly for the purpose of keep the family fed, and they had a the cosmetics department – and Hollis children then advocating for a bridge, Hollis said. garden and chickens. Hollis got a job there as a “soda Then he came back to the city that Her Parent’s Story “I remember the chickens running jerk.” She worked two nights a week he loved and served as City Parks Hollis’s father was a “Mandarin around the yard without a head, and for 25 cents an hour. On Saturday, Commissioner. Flynn,” whose father died at 32 of I learned how to skin quail, squirrel she answered phones for a Acosta told people that he consid- typhoid fever in the 1911 epidemic and all kinds of things,” said Hollis. ered the St. Johns River Bridge one that struck the Jacksonville area. His JULY 2014 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 25 refrigerator repair service, and Mr. Flynn Hollis children now also helped with the day nursery that the wife of the repairman ran. In 10th grade, Hollis worked after school from 2:30 until 6 p.m. at a shop on Main Street that sold cloth- ing and lingerie. School didn’t get out until 2:30, and since she ran all the way to work, she was consistent- ly 10 minutes late. Then, after work, she would run back to Kirby Smith for basketball practice, which started at 6 – again arriving usually a few minutes late. “I do remember two highlights of my teen years,” said Hollis. “One was the day a girlfriend and I took a bus ride into Jacksonville to Cohen Brothers where the first escalator was installed. We couldn't believe it! We rode up and down for a good half acres of beautiful land, and then Hollis would go on to raise quail, half hour. Another time we went into we read books about how to build a open Heritage Realty with her hus- town and walked down to the old City Light house and figured it all out. It took band, become a nurse at age 50 Company, 1930, train station, which was still running about two years to finish it and cost (inspired by her experience with her where Hollis’ at the time, to see the very first TV. father worked us $18,000. We moved the family in baby daughter Trecie who died as an It was tiny and mounted high in the when there was only subflooring, infant) and become a Master air. We just stood there in awe. brick on the walls, and no ceiling – Gardener. Today at 83, she is just as Couldn’t believe a picture could and a tarpaper roof. We borrowed happy and active with sewing, paint- come through a wire.” $1,000 from our son’s savings from ing, gardening, getting together with Hollis graduated in 1948, a few his paper route, put particle board school friends and helping with fam- years before the school closed, she over the floor and slept in three ily, but she still relishes those days thinks because a child about 13 or rooms until the rest of the house was when she was “poor but didn’t know 14 fell off a third floor balcony and livable. We made an outdoor toilet it,” raising her children simply and died. The school became Jones with a hole and concrete blocks and happily. Business College, and the building cooked on a camp stove. It was the “I wish I could go back and be eventually burned down. happiest time – the kids had their young for one day and see all my horses and they played on the land. children at the same age while they House on Cottage Street We would build a fire in the yard were still little,” she said as she and the children from next door smiled. “I’ve had a beautiful, would come over to play.” beautiful life.” love with while he was in Jacksonville on military discharge. “We were on a double blind date, each with another person, but obvi- ously, our other dates didn’t work out. We were married for 61 years, and I was the happiest person in the world.” Bud passed away four years ago, but he left behind six children (a seventh died as an infant), 24 grand- children and 32 great grandchildren – with the 33rd and 34th, a set of 1952 shack where twins, about to be born. Hollis Austin and Adrienne Hollis lived remains very close to them, and she Their Story has great memories of raising the “My husband was a great man, children in the two-story house she and that is why I have great kids,” and Bud built (completely by them- Adrienne Flynn Hollis said of Austin selves) on Mina Road in Mandarin. ‘Bud’ Hollis, Sr., the man she fell in “We paid $1,100 for two and a PAGE 26 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS JULY 2014 TAVERNA BEET Salad Chef Sam Efron, Taverna on the Square Ingredients and directions to make 4-6 salads – 1 to 2 large beets or a couple handfuls of baby beets roasted in For a twist on summer fare, local chefs offered up salad recipes that the oven or boiled to make soft. can stand alone or work as a delicious side to a grilled entrée. When beets are fully cooked, peel off the skin and dice the beets into bite size pieces. Set GREEK Salad aside in a bowl to marinate. 1 or 2 oranges – zest oranges Chef Blake Allen, with a microplane over the beets. The Olive Tree Mediterranean Grille Peel the oranges and cut out segments to garnish salad with later. Squeeze out remaining Romaine lettuce, orange juice from leftover body of tomatoes, cucumbers, orange after cutting out segments, squeeze juice over the diced beets. red onion, Kalamata Season the beets with salt and pep- olives, pepperoncini, per, and coat with some olive oil. Toss and let marinate for 10 minutes; will hold for at feta cheese, and least 2 days refrigerated. The Olive Tree’s Make a salad with baby arugula and Belgian endive. homemade Toss with some fresh lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil, salt and fresh cracked pepper. Greek dressing. Garnish salad with marinated beets, orange segments, goat cheese, Marcona almonds, and orange zest.

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Chef Alexander Yim, Matthew’s Restaurant Marinade and Dressing: Beef Prep: Pull marinated beef 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and cook thoroughly and allow to 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground cool. Using a grinder, blend in pepper, 4 cups lime juice, 2 beef, sautéed items and noodle teaspoons sugar, 1 clove garlic, mixture, along with 1/2 cup minced. Combine lime juice, sugar, cucumber, 1/4 cup mandarin garlic, kosher salt and pepper in a oranges, 1/4 cup apricots and 1/2 large bowl and whisk until blended cup shredded coconut; grind in to in to a dressing. Set aside 1/2 cup a large bowl. Add 1/2 cup panko of lime dressing to serve with fin- breading to the ground mixture ished product. Using the remaining and mix together by hand until dressing mixture, marinate six evenly distributed. Form the ounces beef sirloin under mixture in the desired shape and refrigeration overnight. place on a wax paper-lined sheet pan. Vegetables: Sauté until transpar- ent 1/2 cup yellow squash, 1 small Plating: Using one cup broccoli green bell pepper, 1 small red bell slaw mixture, line the base of the pepper, 1/2 cup red onion. Add 1 plate to use as the “nest” – can cup rice noodles, 1/4 cup lightly also use shredded lettuce. Place SUMMER MELON & packed fresh cilantro and 1/4 cup the chilled formed food mixture on lightly packed torn fresh mint and the plate and garnish with fresh GRILLED SHRIMP Salad simmer for 10 minutes to cook the sliced mango. Place the reserved noodles and then let cool. lime dressing in a ramekin on the Chef Michael Isacco, The Wine Cellar plate. Serve immediately. Mold Prep: Prepare one package Nutritional information per 10 oz. Sherry Lime Vinaigrette Marinated & Grilled Shrimp unflavored gelatin according to serving: 150 calories; 3 g fat; 1 Tbsp. drinking sherry 1 lb. peeled and deveined shrimp directions and immediately cover 18 mg cholesterol; 16 g carbohy- 2 Tsp. honey 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped the shaped food with a light glaze drates; 15 g protein; 3 g fiber; 1/2 Tsp. lime zest 1 shallot, finely chopped so the food holds its shape. Allow 460 mg sodium. 2 Tbsp. lime juice 3 limes, juiced to chill for at least two hours 1/4 Tsp. fresh black pepper 1 orange, juiced before serving. 1/2 Tsp. kosher salt 2 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil Method: To plate, choose ripe summer melons, such as Cantaloupe, Honey Dew, and Papaya Whisk all of the vinaigrette ingredients and Mango also work well. Do not peel. except olive oil together until salt is Core and slice into 1/4 to 1/2 inch slices, dissolved. While whisking slowly, stream in then using a vegetable peeler, peel the the olive oil. Refrigerate. inside flesh of the melon into long thin strips. Arrange on plate and dress with a Whisk all ingredients except shrimp julienne of fresh mint and the Sherry-Lime together until salt is dissolved. Marinate Vinaigrette. Variations include adding slices shrimp for no more than 30 minutes, salt of avocados, orange and grapefruit and pepper the shrimp then dress with olive segments. oil and grill. Variations on this dish can include creating a classic Ceviche instead and or adding Scallops.

ENLIGHTENED SPINACH Salad Chef Tyson Gerhardt, Mellow Mushroom Fresh spinach topped with dried cherries, apples, homemade candied pecans and feta cheese. JULY 2014 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 27 Performance opportunities for every child The talented students at The Performers component for neighborhood revitalization,” Academy, 3674 Beach Blvd., performed From said Jeff Smith, artistic director of the St. the Street to the Stage: A Musical Revue in Nicholas-based company. “We will be work- front of a packed house on May 15. Musical ing on a new mural to beautify our building numbers included Holding Out For a Hero, Let and the neighborhood.” it Go, You Can't Stop the Beat, and Ease on This month the Academy will conduct a Down the Road. Summer Musical Theatre Camp for two age The Performers Academy provides a syner- groups, beginning July 14. Each camp con- gistic, creative environment for performers and cludes with a showcase of the “best of instructors, teaching acting, dance, voice, Broadway” selections, conducted by veteran musical theatre, instrumental and recording performers and directors, as well as the stu- arts. dents. For information call (904) 322-7672 or “We employ many teaching artists and staff email [email protected]. members through our work and we are a key Photo by Gray Quetti Recognizing the top 5%

Winners all around Six 5th grade students from Hendricks Avenue San Jose resident Dr. Erlinda Perez, shown here with Dr. Mel Barros, president of the Philippine Elementary received the Top 5% Student Recognition Medical Society of Northeast Florida, was the winner of the $14,000 raffle held to raise money to build Award in Duval County Public Schools. Principal Lacy a village in the Philippines for victims of Typhoon Haiyan. The bigger winners are, no doubt, the bene- Healy poses with William Berry, Cooper Hayman, ficiaries of the 22 houses that will be built with the $87,000 raised. Dr. Perez went from winner to being Davis Ellis, Reagan Sheffield and Jo’elle Copeland; on a winning streak when she donated back $3,500 to build another house in the village. Dr. Francis Jack Bogan was unavailable for the photo. The award Ong, also of San Jose, organized the fundraiser in conjunction with 18 Filipino American Community is based on the students’ FCAT scores, academic Associations of Northeast Florida. Money is still being collected for medical missions in the same area. scores, participation and citizenship. To learn more go to http://pmsjax.us PAGE 28 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS JULY 2014 Resident decreases drowning risks with gift Twice as many kids receive free swimming drowning deaths for young children. Two-thirds of lessons those tragic losses happen between May and August,” Hogan said. “Teaching kids to swim can change those Thanks to a $25,000 donation from attorney Wayne statistics, but this is not about numbers. This is about Hogan, a San Marco resident, Waterproof Jacksonville each child we can reach, each child we teach. A life will provide double the number of opportunities for kids lost because a child doesn't know how to swim is a to receive free swimming lessons this summer. family and a community tragedy.” Hogan is funding a pilot project with Duval County The lessons are part of a unique expansion of Public Schools to teach swimming lessons to every Waterproof Jacksonville made possible by Hogan’s student enrolled in summer school at Woodland Acres donation, which will help pay for the JaxParks Summer Elementary School, which includes at least 400 Night Lights program as well as enable JaxParks to children. In addition, 150 military dependents will also double the number of free swim lessons provided this receive free lessons. Other program partners are summer. sponsoring lessons and providing free swimming The Police Athletic League is also funding swim lessons too. lessons for 200 PAL participants. JaxParks, through “We live in a beautiful city, surrounded by water, our funding assistance from Safe Kids Northeast Florida, is beaches, the St. Johns River, with pools and creeks offering lessons for about 450 youth. The YMCA will provide lessons for another 300, including 50 military Timothy Feagins, Principal Woodland Acres Elementary; Charity Stephens; and lakes and ponds throughout our neighborhoods. Jabriea Baker; Mayor Alvin Brown; attorney Wayne Hogan of Terrell Hogan; Sadly, Florida keeps getting ranked number one in dependents. Council member Bill Bishop, City Council District 2. Bolles sophomore receives President’s List medal Head of School Brad Johnson, a 1979 Bolles graduate, volunteer assistant coach for the Bolles middles school applauded the service of several Bolles students during the crew program. The group is one of the largest crew teams recent fourth quarter convocation. In addition to their com- in the history of the school. Johnson attended three to four munity work, students must hold high academic standing practices a week and shared his skills and enthusiasm with and exemplify the Bolles Value Statement. younger students. San Jose resident and sophomore Roland Johnson The other students who received President’s List medal- received a President’s List medallion for his work with the lions included freshmen Emily and Kayla Fender, sisters middle school crew program. Following an injury that kept from St. Augustine, Ortega student junior Bentley Forrester, him out of organized upper school crew activities this and Jasmine “Cricket” Maina. Head of School Brad Johnson with Emily and Kayla Fender, Roland Johnson, Bentley Forrester and Jasmine Maina spring, Johnson took on the responsibility of serving as a Brothers write to win Young entrepreneurs give proceeds to Humane Society Brothers Edwin Trenton Orr Third grade students in Tracy Langley and and Emmanuel Joseph Orr carry Virginia Smith’s class at Hendricks Avenue a common gene: the ability to Elementary got down to business the last write prize-winning essays. The week of school, the lemonade business that San Marco residents recently is. As a culminating activity to their novel participated in different essay study on “The Lemonade War” by Jaqueline contests and both of the boys Davies, students were on a mission to create won. the perfect lemonade stand. Trenton Orr, a sixth grade Each group of six students completed a student at Alfred I. duPont business plan that included many of the Middle School, was named the items and terms that they had learned about boy winner of the 3rd Annual Jacksonville Wi$e Money Essay in their social studies unit on economics. Contest. His essay focused on a financial mistake that he Groups decided on a name for their busi- made by not selling Boy Scout popcorn and how he corrected ness, a location, responsibilities for each his mistake by opening his own businesses, a snow cone group member, and a list of supplies needed. stand and a dog walking service with his brother. Trenton was They also figured out how to draw customers to their stand through advertising and giveaways. awarded a college scholarship for $2,500 as a prize. To decide what type of lemonade to offer, the class participated in a blind taste test of three different types of lemonade. Emmanuel Orr is a fourth grade student at Hendricks Country Time won by a landslide! When they figured out how much it would cost they found that Country Time was also the Avenue Elementary School and won an essay contest spon- most economical to produce in large quantities. Signs were made, supplies were donated and purchased and the sored by the Dairy Council of Florida and Fuel Up to Play 60. Jacksonville Humane Society was chosen to receive their “profits.” Emmanuel’s prize-winning essay was about the importance of After three days, 43 gallons of lemonade, and over 550 glasses served students counted their donations. They were sur- eating a good breakfast and being physically active. The prize prised and excited when they realized that they had a total revenue of $534. When the cost of supplies was subtracted they enabled Emmanuel to take three friends and an adult to had a profit of $450. Dr. Meredith Swart, a veterinarian with the Humane Society attended the last day of school flag raising to EverBank Field for breakfast with the Jacksonville Jaguar’s accept a big check to help the animals. According to the young business developers it was a perfect way to spend the last Coach Gus Bradley. week of school. This family’s got talent San Marco siblings Nicholas (Class of 2012) and Katie (Class of including Robert Redford. This year Katie won a coveted spot out of 2014) Sacks are blazing a dramatic trail through the Douglas Anderson 10,000 applicants and was able to work under actress Rita Moreno. School of the Arts. Both students were selected as one of just a hand- Both received scholarship awards and now Nicholas is a junior at ful of theater students across the country to participate, two years Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Penn. studying theater. In apart, in the prestigious Young Arts Salon Series in Miami, Fla. the meantime, Katie has a major role in the Theater Jacksonville’s While a senior at Douglas Anderson, Nicholas was chosen out of production of Les Miserables. 5,000 applicants to take classes and workshops from famous mentors,

Mostly sunny, with morning cheetahs. Summer days are better at the Zoo. JULY 2014 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 29 Second grader Bears champs wins 2nd place in in their soccer writers contest conference The sixth grade soccer team at San Jose Episcopal Day School (SJEDS) fought hard to win the championship game against Beaches Episcopal School as part of the North Florida Independent Athletic Conference on May 16. SJEDS had two co-ed soccer teams during its inaugural season for grades four through six; both teams were coached by faculty member Brandon Foster and parent Sean Abbey. Coach Brandon Foster and Coach Sean Abbey with Sixth Grade Class Lacrosse summer camps offer quality fun and exercise More than 300 children from the San played here and coming in the future.” Marco, Southside, Avondale and Ortega Camp days are Monday-Thursday from areas attended a free Learn-2-PLAY clinic 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Knight Field, 6757 hosted at The Episcopal School of Atlantic Blvd., July 7-10, and at Sacred Jacksonville. As a result of the overwhelm- Heart Catholic School, 5752 Blanding Blvd., ing response, First Coast Lacrosse will host July 14-17. Snacks and water will be pro- Ben Greer, San Jose Episcopal Day two Learn-2-PLAY summer camps for ele- vided, but children should bring a lunch and School second grade student, recently mentary and middle school children. a water bottle to fill up during the day. won second place in the PBS Kids Writers “We are so excited to bring lacrosse to The non-contact skills camps will have a Contest. The contest, a national-local Duval County,” said Sara Brackin, Duval ten-to-one camper/staff ratio, allowing boys contest designed to promote the County Clinic and League Supervisor. “The and girls grades three through eight to advancement of children's reading skills more high quality, well organized, develop- focus on lacrosse fundamentals, play small through hands-on learning, encourages mental sports we can provide for the chil- sided games and participate in agility drills. children in grades K-3 to celebrate the dren and their families increases the quality For more information, visit power of creating stories and illustrations. of living in Jacksonville. It also provides a www.firstcoastlax.com or email firstcoast- Greer’s comic book submission, “Super strong platform and fan base for collegiate [email protected]. Cave Man,” was one of more than a hun- and professional level sports currently being Coach Brock Armour works the lacrosse clinic at The dred submissions to the contest. Episcopal School. Boys learn life lessons through Team Focus That old adage “Father knows best” doesn’t mean much if you don’t have one around. But thanks to a group of local resi- dents who act as father figures to young men, nothing but the best is being brought out of everyone. Team Focus is a national organization started by Mike Gottfried, an ESPN sportscaster who knew what it was like to grow up without a father. The former football player and coach started the organization in 2000, with the goal of providing leadership skills, guidance and Christian values in a continual relationship with a mentor to young men who don’t have a father figure in their life. Locally, San Marco resident Ben Woods heard Gottfried speak at an event about this ministry to create solid young men and was inspired to start the program in Jacksonville. “Mentoring is something I can do with my free time,” said Woods. “It’s just something that God put on my heart. From a Christian point of view, I think we are all called to do some- a San Marco resident who has been involved with the camp these young men. I have been blessed to watch many of them thing like that.” since its inception. “You never know how rubbing shoulders grow up over the last six years and it is tremendously reward- The program meets year-round, but one of the most-antici- with these boys…may light a fire or spark, some imagination ing to see how many of these young men have matured and pated events is an overnight summer camp held on the cam- that may impact them as they mature and find their way.” knowing that we all had a small part in their development from pus of Jacksonville University. Boys from ages 10 to 18 partici- The camp doesn’t just teach these men how to interview boy to young man.” pate in sports, Bible studies and mentorship in everything from for a job, it also hosts leadership lectures where people from Woods, a pilot with FedEx, is living a long way from San manners to how men treat women with respect. different industries speak about their career. Topics include Marco now and from the program he created locally. Of course, there are the little things that dads teach their how they became interested in their field; who the people are His wife and two children temporarily moved to Hong Kong sons – like how to tie a tie correctly, and they teach that too. that helped them along the way; what gifts contribute to their for their own adventure, leaving the program at the helm of But they don’t stop there. success; and suggestions for the boys to discover their own Steve Dickson, the youth minister at Southside United One of the key components of the camp is participation in gifts and how they can use them to apply them towards a Methodist Church. a series of mock job interviews. The top boys are selected for career. Although Woods can’t participate right now in the weekly a final round and interview again in front of their peers and The organization is supported by the Jacksonville Bible studies or monthly outings, he did fly halfway around the mentors. The winner is announced at the awards lunch hosted Quarterback Club and is the only Team Focus affiliate that runs world to make sure he was there for this year’s camp. by Ruth’s Chris Steak House. itself solely off private funds. “At some level, all of these men have been let down by a “This is one of the most prestigious awards that the boys “This is truly a community-wide effort,” explained Sheffield. male,” said Woods. “I don’t want to be another male that win, but is also one of the most valuable real-life experiences “I am humbled every time I am around Team Focus…These stepped out of their lives. That’s a commitment I make to that we can expose these young men to” said Shane Sheffield, are people who are truly making a difference in the lives of them.”

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San Marco Baymeadows 1959 San Marco Blvd. 3928 Baymeadows Rd. 399-8815 527-8649 PAGE 30 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS JULY 2014 Teresa and Chris Rose on a test before they are certified for fresh dive trip at Samantha’s Reef in Marathon, Florida in January and salt water open water dives down to 60 feet. Also taking the plunge this summer Below: Heather Mark, are two San Marco foster teens who are right, with her participating in Family Support Residents get hooked on diving daughter Addison Services of North Florida’s SPLASH BY LARA PATANGAN program. RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS SPLASH, an acronym for Scuba School may be out for summer, but Promotes Life goals some local residents are diving into the And Supports Healthy books to become scuba-certified. Living, is an award- Delaney Rose, a 12-year-old St. enjoy life to the fullest. winning program Nicholas resident, has spent the first For years she simply snorkeled as developed by FSS to develop goal- part of her summer studying so that she her husband, Scott, an avid scuba diver, setting, trust, confidence and valuable can finally join parents, Teresa and plunged beyond the water’s surface. life-skills. Chris, on a dive. “I love snorkeling. It’s such an “FSS developed SPLASH as a “The first time we both went diving amazing experience to see this world creative way to engage foster children was on our honeymoon in Curacao and underwater, but you have to come up in life experiences and challenges that we got hooked,” said her mom, Teresa for air,” explained Mark. “So it’s inspire and excite them,” said Lee Rose, fully intending the pun. frustrating.” Kaywork, CEO of FSS. “Scuba diving But it’s no joke that their daughter is While Mark is nervous about being opens a new world to the teens and getting certified this month. claustrophobic when she is submerged, helps them learn teamwork, respect and Safety is something that the Roses, Foster teens participating in Family Support Services of she can no longer ignore the siren of decision-making skills.” who are both certified in Advanced North Florida’s SPLASH program the sea. This is the fifth summer that FSS Open Water and Rescue Diving, take “I feel like we are giving her a gift,” “I finally got up the nerve to do it has offered this program to teens and very seriously. They had Delaney read said Rose. “It’s such an amazing this year. I don’t want fear to keep me uses it to focus participants on career the book Diver Down, written by experience. It’s very freeing. You just from doing something that I know I am opportunities and job skills in scuba Michael Ange, who chronicles true forget everything.” going to love,” said Mark. “So, I am diving and related industries. stories of diving disasters and how to Delaney, who has been snorkeling just going to take the dive.” The foster teens will travel to the avoid them so she fully understood how since she was six years old, looks for- Mark looks forward to sharing the Florida Keys to earn their scuba important it is to obey rules and ward to diving deeper into aquatic life. experience with her husband who is certification and their freedom into the procedures. “When you snorkel you can see fish, going to accompany her on her certifi- underwater world. They think the lessons taught to but you can’t go down there,” explained cation dive this month. Mark can’t wait to experience the ensure safety are lessons that translate Delaney. “I think it will be really cool Both Rose and Mark are enrolled in kind of freedom that has lured her to to life. “If you follow the rules, usually to be down there and watch them enjoy an Open Water Dive Course with the shed the snorkel and go below the everything is fine,” said Rose. their life while I enjoy mine.” Professional Association of Dive surface. However, it’s not the what-ifs that For Heather Mark, a San Marco resi- Instructors (PADI). They will have to “I am really looking forward to this the Roses concern themselves with – dent, becoming a certified scuba diver pass a written test, a confined water part of my life,” said Mark. “It will be it’s the wonderment of the sea that they is as much about conquering her fear so dive – which is completed in a swim- such a freeing experience to just be are eager to share with their daughter. she can accomplish a greater goal – to ming pool, and finally an open water able to explore.” Time is precious.

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