JUNE 2020 Volume 14 Issue 8 MandarinNewsLineA Florida NewsLine Publication
page 7 page 9 page 3 Get To Know . . . page 12 Editorial BFF Best Furry Friend Charleen Morency Puzzles Should you walk or run with traffic or facing traffic? By Beverly Webb [email protected]
Which side of the road does one use when walking or running on a road Vegetable garden cared by Flower bed maintained by volunteers of the Jacksonville volunteers at Walter Jones that has no sidewalk? Even if a driver Extension Office Historical Park is strictly obeying the 25 mph speed limit in many neighborhoods, blind curves can prevent a driver from seeing a pedestrian until it may be too late. With the recent beautiful weather and people trying to stay fit during the “Safer at Home” order, it has become even more important that walkers, runners, and skate- boarders, all of which are considered Photos courtesy Shelley Howard pedestrians, do their part to be safe. Mandarin Museum at Walter Jones Historical Park A driver and a pedestrian facing each Mandarin Community Club Gazebo at Billard Park other are much more likely to be aware of each other’s presence. Mandarin mainstays honored with By Betty Waldrep [email protected] Beautification Awards Mandarin Garden Club has selected oaks, native plants, seasonal beds, a oak trees that are hundreds of years old two properties to receive its annual kitchen vegetable garden, orange trees, at the entrance to the club and back of Non-Residential Beautification Award an orchid tree, and many other bloom- the post office. The quaint club house for 2020. This award is given to a local ing plants through the seasons. The and historical post office located on the business or organization whose prop- artfully maintained museum and five property are decorated with seasonal
Photos by MetroCreative erty reflects an effort to maintain the other historical structures make the pots of blooms throughout the year. natural beauty of Mandarin. park a pleasant place for walks through There is a botanical butterfly garden -lo Not only is it safer for pedestrians the trails or on the walkway along the cated by the white gazebo. The property to walk facing oncoming traffic, it The two organizations selected this year St. Johns River, as well as for picnics, has many native plants and the white is Florida law. According to Florida are Walter Jones Historical Park and photography, family gatherings, and picket fence adds to the charm of the Statute 315.130 (4), where sidewalks Mandarin Museum, and the Mandarin other social events. property. are not provided, any pedestrian Community Club. Both organizations must walk facing traffic. Law -en certainly meet the requirements of Mandarin Community Club is located Congratulations to these two organiza- forcement officers generally do not making efforts to maintain the natural farther down Mandarin Road from tions for their attractive properties and make these noncriminal pedestrian beauty of the area. Walter Jones Park, and is an historical for maintaining the natural beauty of violations a top priority for ticket- building and property that has huge Mandarin. ing, but per Florida Statute 318.18, The historical park is full of beautiful the amount of penalty for a pedestri- Traffic cont. on pg. 9 ECRWSS Jacksonville, FLJacksonville, Permit No. 1858 Permit US Postage Paid US Presorted Standard
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To Advertise Call (904) 886-4919 www.FloridaNewsLine.com Page 4 | MandarinNewsLine June 2020 Q A with Duval School Board Member, Q A with Jacksonville City Council Member &District 7, Lori Hershey &Tommy Hazouri, At Large District 3 Q: Do you have an update on graduation beginning of the school year. There are Q: Do you have any updates regarding On April 6, the City Council unani- ceremonies for the Class of 2020? so many issues to consider and there are the park to be built behind the South mously approved a relief package that A: High school graduation for Atlan- no easy answers. Mandarin Library? allows small business owners to have a tic Coast is set for Tuesday, July 21, A: This park is shaping up quite nicely no interest, low cost loan to help them at 8 p.m. and Mandarin High School Q: Will the district allow schools to offer even with COVID 19 delays. The play- keep our Jacksonville citizens employed, is set for Monday, July 27 at 10 a.m. their summer camp programs as in the ground equipment/benches and picnic and our business owners weather this Both graduations are scheduled for the past ? tables have been on backorder with the economic storm. As of May 14, 2020, VyStar Arena. If your student attends a A: All summer school programs, in- save the date! save manufacturer; the installation will hap- VyStar has approved 1,099 loans for a high school outside of District 7, please cluding reading and math intervention, pen by the end of 2020. total of $38.6 million and will continue contact me if you need the date and secondary credit acquisition, English time of graduation for your student. to approve up to $50 million. for Speakers of Other Languages main- Q: What’s the latest on the newly tenance, and Extended School Year expanded and renovated Mandarin Senior Finally, on May 12, the City Council Q: Will we have any end of the year Summer Services for students with dis- Center? unanimously approved Ordinance changes in principals for any schools in abilities — will remain in a virtual en- A: The Mandarin Senior Center is still 2020-0254-A supporting restaurants, District 7? vironment through the month of June. closed due to COVID 19. The grand bars, and retail businesses to allow the A: Mandarin High School will welcome There will be no Duval County Public opening will be rescheduled. sale of alcohol for off-site consumption. Principal Sara Bravo for the 2020 – Schools summer enrichment camps, This ordinance was approved to allow 2021 school year. Greenland Pines will community partner camps, or programs local business owners to recover from see the addition of Principal Michelle on school campuses during the month Q: An unintended consequence of the the economic losses suffered during the Hinkley, as Principal Beverly Walker of June. Some schools may offer virtual virus and the safer at home order has is scheduled to retire in early 2021. summer camps. Families are advised been an increase in overdoses. Can you emergency, while still providing more Both Principal Walker and Principal to check with their school regarding share local statistics? flexibility for social distancing. Hinkley will lead Greenland Pines for availability of virtual camp options. A: The Jacksonville Fire Department the remainder of the 2020 school year, Summer driver education programs are has seen an increase in opioid overdoses Q: What else do you have to share with creating consistency with the overlap. suspended until further notice. We are during the COVID 19 quarantine. Mandarin residents? waiting for state guidance on summer This time last year, from March 2019 A: I’d like to talk about the 630-CITY I have had inquiries from Manda- Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten. to May 2019, vs. March 2020 – May Tree Planting Program. Would you like rin High School parents requesting 2020, the statistics for the following a tree planted in the right-of-way in meeting the school’s new principal. I As we see how the pandemic situation zip codes have increased, in some cases front of your home? If so, the City of am trying to get a date set for this via changes, we will be able to make deci- dramatically: Jacksonville will do just that! Simply Superintendent Diana Greene; it will sions about summer programs for July, call 630-CITY and request a tree and likely be in July. and we will communicate those deci- 32256: up 41 percent you will be contacted by one of the sions as soon as they are made. 32257: up 33 percent city’s arborists. The funding comes from Q: Is the district looking ahead as to how to 32258: up 250 percent the city’s tree fund and the trees are proceed with the 2020 – 2021 school year? Q: Do you have anything else to share 32223: down 10 percent planted at no cost to you. A: Both the governor and the president with District 7? are pushing for schools to reopen. The A: I would like to say Congratulations Q: Do you have any City of Jacksonville Additionally, 38 crimes have occurred question is what does that look like? to the Class of 2020! Despite the pan- updates that would be of interest? in the month of April for the Mandarin The school board is just beginning to demic, this is a joyful time and you and A: Starting Monday, May 18, Mayor and Julington Creek areas. This is a have this conversation regarding the your families should be very proud. good time to remember to be diligent 2020– 2021 school year. At this point, Lenny Curry suspended the “Work from Home” executive order that about your safety, especially at home. the only thing I am confident about is Q: How can our readers contact you? The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office again that next school year will look different A: They can email me at HersheyL@ requires employees that can work from home, to do so. The city removed the encourages homeowners to lock your from previous years … at least at the duvalschools.org or call me at (904) vehicle and house doors at all times. 316-3609. mandate, but hopes that employers and employees continue to allow remote access for those with children and vul- Q: What is the best way for our readers to FYI Contact Numbers contact you? nerable populations. A: They can email me at THazouri@ Duval County Local Government (coj.net) Duval County School Board Sheriff’s Office: Sheriff Mike Williams, (www.duvalschools.org) coj.net or call (904) 255-5217. 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c Congratulations l a s s www.bishopkenny.org o f 2020 Page 6 | MandarinNewsLine June 2020 Briefs Editorial Real estate sales down, pricing up in political advocacy, professional standards Northeast Florida administration, media relations, and Mandarin Museum & As COVID-19 continued to assert itself promotional activities and exchange of Historical Society invites throughout April, real estate activity in information among its members. you to become involved Northeast Florida kept to a steady pace. with Mandarin’s history There were 2,334 closed sales, similar to Rotary Club meets via conference call February (2,348 sales) or November 2019 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the By Sandy Arpen (2,354 sales), but a 22.9 percent drop Rotary Club of Mandarin transitioned its [email protected] from a year ago in April 2019. weekly in-person breakfast meetings at the Ramada Inn Mandarin to virtual Zoom The Mandarin Museum & Historical While the quantity of sales were down, meetings. Society invites all individuals, families Photo courtesy Mandarin Museum & Historical Society pricing took an opposite track. The medi- Mandarin Museum at Walter Jones Historical Park an for April was $250,000 and the average Additionally, the group looked for new and businesses to become supportive sales price topped out at $298,438. Of ways to continue its regular service members and volunteers of this excit- ing and growing organization. This Due to the expansion of the museum all the sales that occurred in April, 15.2 projects. With so many people out of and the desire to open the four historic percent were for more than the original work because of this public health crisis, volunteer-led organization has existed for 30 years due to the generosity of buildings in Walter Jones Historical listing price. food banks are struggling to keep up Park more frequently, there is a need for with the increased demand. To continue the community members’ time, talent Surprisingly, although Realtors and others and financial support. Members and more volunteers to serve as docents on Rotary’s charitable work during this Saturdays and school tour guides dur- involved in the industry were faced with social distancing time, the Rotary Club volunteers have always been the foun- conducting business using vastly different dation of the organization. ing weekdays of the school year. These of Mandarin donated the money that it positions are very flexible and easy to methods than are considered traditional, saved from the missed breakfast meetings, “Mandarin Museum & Historical work around any schedule. sales still took place in an average of 67 a total of $5,400, to the Mandarin Food Society shares the stories of Mandarin’s days, the exact same number of days as a Bank as a virtual service project. If you are history, culture and natural resources We also invite and encourage you to year ago. looking for a way to help our community by providing engaging programs that become a supportive member. Being a and make a difference during this crisis, Not surprisingly, the number of sellers educate, entertain and inspire.” This Mandarin Museum & Historical Soci- join the Rotary Club in donating to the adding their home to the market in April mission will be enhanced later this year ety member and/or volunteer will give Mandarin Food Bank. dropped 22.4 percent from a year ago, when Mandarin Museum & Histori- you the satisfaction and pride of being resulting in 3,107 new listings. cal Society completes an expansion of part of a team of people who value the Hospital nationally recognized with “A” the Mandarin Museum building. history of Mandarin and the people and Overall inventory dropped to 8,545 prop- rating for dedication to patient safety When this is complete there will be a events that were here before our time. Check out our website for a description erties, or 14.2 percent less than the same Baptist Medical Center South received brand-new interpretive exhibit room of member benefits and volunteer op- month last year. Here’s a breakdown, by an ‘A’ rating in the spring 2020 Leapfrog dedicated to the story of a National portunities. You can join through a safe price, of the 8,545 homes in inventory: Hospital Safety Grades, a national distinc- Historic Landmark — the Civil War steamship “Maple Leaf.” It will have a and easy way online at www.mandarin- 2,243: less than $200,000 tion recognizing achievements in provid- revised art gallery and special exhibit museum.net/join; membership and 2,388: $200,000 – $299,999 ing the safest health care for patients. Bap- Hear Loud room and a totally refurbished main volunteer applications are right there. 2,263: $300,000 – $499,999 tist Beaches, Baptist Nassau and Baptist hall, which will include a new “Black We hope you’ll join our team and help 1,244: $500,000 – $999,999 Jacksonville alsoand received Clear A safety ratings. History in Mandarin” exhibit as well us as we move ahead in 2020. For more 407: $1,000,000 or more You’re invited to try The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade as- as an expanded exhibit about Harriet information, call (904) 268-0784. April 2020 real estate market reports for signs an A, B, C, D or F grade to hospitalsTM Hear Loud Oticon Opn S Beecher Stowe and many other stories Sandy Arpen is president of the Mandarin Northeast Florida are now on NEFAR. across the country based on their perfor- and Clear RISK FREE that have not been told in the past. Museum & Historical Society. com (Market Stats tab). 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There are times when parents wonder body Katia Barker never imagined an eighth why physical education and health edu- regularly grade homework assignment would re- cation are important. Online instruction and eat Photo courtesy William Jackson sult in her presenting to the Mandarin on this recent massive scale is challeng- healthy William Jackson Rotary Club on March 3, but inspired ing parents, administrators and teachers foods is important. by a theology project titled “Making to adapt to new platforms of teach- History” at Sacred Heart Greenwich, Photo courtesy Melina Barker Katia and Kenn Allen, president of the Mandarin Rotary ing. There is a correlation of academic This pandemic gives clarity as to why the high school senior has fought for performance for students in elementary more emphasis needs to be placed girls’ education in the developing world school being involved in physical activ- on health education and the value of Barker is the largest individual fun- ever since by tackling one of its root ity and being engaged in health lessons physical and health education lessons. draiser for Thirst Project, the world’s causes — the global water crisis. that inspire thinking critically. A passionate and purposeful physical leading youth water organization. She education and health education teacher Her presentation described how girls in has raised more than $43,000 to date Physical activity requires knowledge is very important in elementary educa- underprivileged countries walk up to and is just $5,000 away from her fourth of how the body works, how the body tion to start the foundation for learn- five kilometers each day to the nearest, well in Eswatini, a land-locked country moves, how the body aligns with skills ing, engagement and application of often contaminated water source to located between South Africa and Mo- that grow through engaged physical creating fun and enjoyable moments for fetch water for their families. Not only zambique. She said that new wells drive activity. I have seen students who can- learning. does the filthy water carry parasites down disease rates 90 percent overnight not throw a ball grow into good kickers; and illnesses that kill 4,100 children and free girls to continue their educa- their confidence builds and skill sets How important is the profession to per day — more than AIDS, malaria, tion. in fine and gross motor skills develop. keeping students’ knowledge growing and world violence combined — the I have seen students that are robust in and academically engaged? Physical The Rotary Club of Mandarin made a physical strain of carrying five-gallon, size and weight move across monkey activity is essential to academic perfor- donation in Katia’s honor to End Polio 44-pound jerry cans balanced on their bars with ease, climb over the climbing mance of all students. Physical educa- Now to immunize 50 children against heads subjects them to miscarriages bars and jump for heights that others tion is not a goal to make every child an polio. Donations to Thirst Project can and spinal deformities while crowding half their size cannot do. Kids can ac- athlete, but to share the joy and excite- be made on her fundraising site at out time for school. complish great things as PE and health ment of physical exercise for their lives my.thirstproject.org/groundswell. teachers will tell you — when kids are and create a value for healthy living and encouraged and supported. Students life-styles. look forward to being engaged in physi- cal activity and learning new skills to Health education is not a goal to make The appeal of stand-up paddling apply to other areas of their lives. To doctors, nurses or physical therapists, although that would be encouraging. By NewsLine Staff encourage them to think, reason, grow [email protected] in areas of interest and importantly The goal is to teach and reinforce the fun. Structured physical activity teaches thinking of learning how to maintain Recreational activities entice people to a healthy body, how to care for minor whose discipline, it builds self-esteem, self-con- embrace the great outdoors, particu- injuries, how valuable eating a healthy schedules fidence, creates a mindset that life-long larly in summer. Stand-up paddling is diet is to preventing diseases, illness and suddenly learning of physical fitness and health is one such activity that has become more prevention of obesity. Health education clear up. important. popular in recent years. Recent research even teaches preventing mental illness because exercise is important for the from the Physical Activity Council, a Would-be Health education teachers have been teaching personal skills that are real-life whole body. collective effort on the part of eight paddlers Photo courtesy MetroCreative lessons — why hand washing is impor- leading trade associations in sports, who are Stand-up paddling has become William Jackson, M.Ed., is a physical more popular in recent years tant, why being mindful of where you fitness and recreation, found that 3.5 curious and health education professional with 32 put your hands and why you wash your million Americans participate in stand- about the years experience. up paddling. Participation in the sport availability of places to paddle should is split up almost 50-50 by gender (51 know that more than half of all stand- percent female, 49 percent male), indi- up paddlers travel less than 10 miles Briefs cont. from pg. 6 cating that stand-up paddling is equally to paddle, proving that just about any tions and other harms among patients in Baptist South. “Our team members and attractive to both men and women. body of water provides an opportunity their care. Developed under the guidance physicians are dedicated caregivers, mak- to engage in this activity. People inter- ing sure they adhere to the highest safety In addition to serving as a relaxing way of a national expert panel, the Leapfrog ested in stand-up paddling but unwill- standards every day. We monitor, measure to enjoy the beauty of nature, stand- Hospital Safety Grade uses 28 measures ing to make any significant financial and make constant improvements year- up paddling gets some of its appeal of publicly available hospital safety data commitment before trying it out should round.” from its relative ease of participating. to assign grades to more than 2,600 U.S. know that 42 percent of people who do The Physical Activity Council notes acute-care hospitals twice per year. The not own paddle boards rent them from Baptist Health’s safety and quality proto- that minimal equipment is needed Hospital Safety Grade’s methodology is local businesses such as on-site rental cols have been further enhanced during to engage in stand-up paddling and peer-reviewed and fully transparent, and providers at boathouses or marinas and the COVID-19 crisis through a number participants typically spend minimal the results are free to the public. independent outdoor specialty stores. of additional measures. Separate respira- time and effort preparing for an out- That makes stand-up paddling among “We’re committed to providing qual- tory care units for COVID-19 patients, ing. That makes stand-up paddling an the more accessible activities for people ity care that exceeds the expectations of designated staff and equipment for ideal respite from the hustle and bustle looking to enjoy the great outdoors this our patients and their families, especially COVID-19 rooms, and using advanced of everyday life and a perfect way to summer and beyond. when it comes to safety,” said Nicole UV technology for decontamination are spend some time outdoors for people Thomas, FACHE, hospital president of among the many safety reinforcements.
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Enhancing stayca- • Throwback day: Take a step back in Throughout that time, attacks by groups there, and they turned back. Returning tions with entertaining themes can time by playing games or engaging of Seminoles infrequently reached as to the vicinity of the Hartley properties, improve the fun factor. While any in activities from your youth. Teach close to Mandarin as Julington Creek, they destroyed citrus trees and hogs, and themed day can be inspired by an ac- youngsters about the toys you enjoyed but no lives of Mandarin settlers were burned the William Hartley home. Early tive imagination, these ideas can get the or watch movies from the era in which lost — until Dec. 20, 1841. news reports stated that the Hartley creativity flowing. you grew up. infant was shot in the initial attack, Before that night was over, four Man- while later accounts said the infant was • Crazy hair day: Embrace bed head, • Superhero day: Embrace your favorite darin residents would be dead, homes still alive when the house was set afire. plug in the curling iron, double down superhero by dressing up in his or her would be destroyed, and a community After feasting on the butchered hogs, the on hair gel or pomade, or put those colors, donning a superhero T-shirt or would be living in fear. The death toll Seminole raiding party departed, taking wacky coiffures into full effect. watching an action-packed superhero and destruction may have been greater with them stolen gunpowder and about movie. had not a captured slave convinced the • Cultural day: Tap into your personal $1000, of which $300 reportedly be- party of approximately 20 Seminoles heritage by researching your family tree longed to the slave they finally released. • Pajama day: This is a fun theme for that soldiers were stationed in the heart and then preparing a meal that coordi- rainy days when Mother Nature keeps of the settlement. News accounts of the attack, primarily nates with your heritage. you indoors. Stay in your pajamas all those in the St. Augustine Herald, were day and enjoy a cozy, lazy day. The unidentified slave was captured in • Arts and crafts day: Get crafty by quickly picked up by the national media. the afternoon of Monday, Dec. 20. The The phrase “Mandarin Massacre” would • Alma mater day: Parents and children tackling a creative project that the fam- Seminoles did not believe the slave’s appear in newspapers from Charleston can pull out their trusted college T- ily will enjoy. Or engage in individual report that many men were in the neigh- to New York. Some expressed shock that shirts, sweatshirts or other school attire. projects before comparing the final boring houses, telling him they had seen it could have happened in Mandarin, Bake up some tasty treats in school results collectively. the men go out hunting earlier in the a settlement the St. Augustine Herald day. The following account of the mas- described as a “happy and prospering sacre that followed is taken from the St. community” of 40 or 50 residences. Augustine Herald of Dec. 31, 1841: This unexpected attack in an area “After nightfall, they approached the previously felt to be relatively safe from Open for house of William Hartley — he was danger, prompted immediate cries for from home — his wife, with an infant increased protection. In response, Col. Business in her arms, and Mr. Domingo Acosta, W.J. Worth, Commander of the Army were sitting by the fire — three rifles of Florida, dispatched soldiers to capture fired into the open door, behind, by a Chiefs Halleck-Tustenuggee and Powis- noiseless, stealthy foe, laid them pros- fixico (Short Grass), who were believed DavidBrache1.wearelegalshield.com 904-532-3262 trate in death, with the last words of to have led the attack. Both were cap- their peaceful conversation still quivering tured by April 1842. Chief Halleck was on their lips. Mr. Malphus, shot through removed to the Indian Territory (present- the body, ran out, about thirty yards, to day Oklahoma), where he fought for the a thicket, where he was found dead in Union Army in the Civil War. the morning. After the massacre, the Hartley and “The Indians then proceeded to the Acosta families remained in Mandarin, home of Nathaniel Hartley, from which primarily in the Loretto area. They left the family, alarmed by the three rifle behind numerous descendants, some of shots, escaped, but not thirty yards in whom still live in Mandarin. advance. This house they plundered and burnt, as well as the next house belong- Tracey Arpen is a volunteer with the ing to George Hartley, from which also Mandarin Museum & Historical Society. the family providentiallyHave Questions escaped.” About YourVisit Medicare www.mandarinmusem.net Benefits ? for more HaveHave QuestionsQuestions About Your Medicare BenefitsBenefits ?? 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Life Traffic cont. from pg. 1 Get to Know . . . an violation is $15 and a possible court appearance. News stories of injury accidents caused by distracted drivers happen almost Charleen Morency daily. Walkers and runners should keep By Tiffany Merlo Phelps [email protected] distractions to a minimum. Wearing headphones with inspirational music is Charleen Morency grew up knowing A: It all started with fitness instructor popular, but the volume should be low the importance of fitness and sports, Joanie Greggains after high school, enough as to not to drown out sounds thanks to her father who was the basically an aerobic workout. I used like bike bells or warnings from other wrestling, track and football coach and to listen to the workout on cassette walkers and runners. Texting while physical education teacher for 33 years tape and did it in my bedroom or in the Photo courtesy Charleen Morency walking on a roadway is as dangerous Charleen Morency at Humboldt High School in Minne- basement. When we moved to Califor- for the walker as texting while driving. sota. He required that all nine children nia, step aerobics was introduced at the in the family stay active. Morency, the gym. I hated it at first, but then, when not have to work. It all worked out, Pedestrians need to stay aware of every- youngest of the family, and her sib- we moved back to Minnesota, my sister thing around them when they walk or lings had to choose a sport to play and was teaching it. She taught me how to and we were so grateful for that. The reopening went well. People are defi- run. Most importantly, always walk or earn an “A” in PE class. So, she played teach, and it really made sense in my run facing traffic. It is the law. basketball, softball, volleyball and then brain when it came to the choreography. nitely cautious about being out, but settled on the Highlanders Dance Line I became American Council on Exercise they are coming out. So, it is a start at Highland High School. Morency (ACE) certified at that time and began back to normal life. also earned that “A.” Morency’s father to teach step and hi/lo at a community worked at the rival high school, so center. Once we moved to Florida, I Q: You mentioned having health issues they always played homecoming games started teaching at what was then Planet for many years and not being able to against each other. That introduction Premier and eventually became the group figure out what was wrong. Explain to health and sportsmanship has served fitness manager. Later, I taught at Cory more about this. Morency well throughout her life and Everson’s (a gym for women). In 2005 A: I did not feel well for several years in her business. Morency, a 25-year and in 2008, I got certified in Les Mills’ with lower back pain and not wanting Mandarin resident, currently teaches BODYSTEP and BODYVIBE, respec- to eat. I kept going to different doc- low impact, fusion and Active Older tively. tors, but they could not find anything Adults (AOA) fitness classes at both the wrong with me. I finally saw a doctor Brooks Family and the Flagler Center Q: How have your restaurants managed and inquired about my gallbladder. YMCAs. She is also the owner, along during the COVID-19 crisis? I ended up having my gallbladder with her husband, Dave, of two Wing- A: The first couple of weeks I thought removed, and the doctors found that It restaurants, one located in Mandarin that we would go bankrupt. We were it had cancer in it. There is a one and another in Oceanway. They love offering carry out, but not that many percent survival rate with that type of to host “server night” and raise money folks were coming in, and it was very cancer. I was very lucky because I did for the Brooks Family YMCA, raising scary. We were doing maybe 25 percent not have to have any chemotherapy $900 – $1,200 each time to help meet of our normal business. We felt badly for or anything. It was a life-changing community needs. our employees, and we were very aware moment. After that news, I decided that with our employees we had people’s that I did not want to spend 24/7 in Q: Where are you from? lives in our hands. After Easter, things the restaurant, and I wanted to teach Support your A: I am from St. Paul, Minnesota. We began to improve as there was more of a more active adult classes. They are so moved to California, North Carolina, support local push. We were able to keep grateful for what you give them. You community back to Minnesota and then in 1995 to both restaurants open, and we did not give them joy, and they can feel if you Florida. have to let any employees go. We have are genuine. 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As of early May I’m contemplating a far I’ve seen a few whiteflies and some In the wake of the global COVID-19 slow, relatively confined summer — tiny inchworms on our collards. The outbreak in early 2020, millions of peo- staying safe is our family’s focus, since predatory guys are in evidence, particu- ple across the globe found themselves we all fall into the “vulnerable” category larly small wasps, cruising around the scrambling for hand sanitizer. While of folks. flowering parsley. 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Even though some are Working with family/friends to achieve substitutions. Check out this lip-smacking version of corn muffins, from “Virgil’s Barbecue aware of not-so-healthy eating patterns, similar goals and removing tempting Road Trip Cookbook” (St. Martin’s Press) by Neal Corman. they can still be very difficult to change, foods from your kitchen, fridge and drawers can be motivating to continue and we may not be ready for change. 3 tbsp. chopped scallions Most individuals blame it on lack of to change and build healthier habits. Lip-Smacking Corn Muffins (Serves 4 – 6) 3 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro self discipline, but this can be discour- Reward Yourself. Once you have set a ½ tsp. hot sauce aging and steer us away from making 1 ⅓ cups yellow cornmeal simple SMART goal, check back in a ¾ cup all-purpose flour healthier choices. They say it takes 21 short period to check your progress. 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Record your progress and on Lip-Smacking Corn Muffins days that may be difficult, you can look 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a muffin tin and dust it with flour. Determine Readiness for Change. Just at how far you have come. At times, because you feel you need or should you may feel like you have “failed,” but 2. Thoroughly combine the first six ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer or a large mix- change a habit, are you truly ready to stay focused and keep trying to change ing bowl, if using a hand mixer. Combine and mix the remaining ingredients in a separate make this change? this habit and better the quality of your mixing bowl. Think SMART. Specific, Measurable, daily life. 3. Slowly add the wet mix to the dry, while blending on low speed. Continue blending until entirely incorporated. Achievable, Realistic, Timely. Focus on Kristen K. Hicks-Roof Ph.D., RDN, one habit and be realistic about what LDN is an assistant professor in the 4. Fill each muffin tin three-quarters full of the batter. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until light you think you can accomplish. Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, golden brown on top. Think Simple. Rather than trying to Brooks College of Health, University of 5. Remove the muffin tins from the oven and allow to cool for 15 to 20 minutes. Serve North Florida. slightly warm.
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Unob- Photos courtesy Debi Lander as a prison and leaving the ferry and structed dark starry nights attract some unpacked my cam- physician Samuel astronomy enthusiasts who camp out with Check for park opening/closing informa- era despite the dark Mudd, found guilty park permits. Historians love the site, too, tion: https://www.nps.gov/drto of conspiracy in clouds and drizzling but most are day-trippers. President Lincoln’s rain. I’d come to Florida Keys information: https://fla-keys. assassination (he investigate a Na- The park ranger’s guided tour tells the com claimed innocence), tional Park few are story of 16 million bricks. “The structure is was its most famous fortunate enough Visit www.bylandersea.com to read more of prisoner. He’s the to see. And fortu- local travel writer Debi Lander’s stories and doctor who set John nate I was; soon travel tips. Wilkes Booth’s the clouds cleared broken leg. and the sun began to shine. Today, the fort, an immense structure of repetitive brick columns and arches, lies As I wandered around the grounds, the within Dry Tortugas National Park, pretty walls of this behemoth six-sided struc- much in the middle of nowhere. Not ture began to speak. They moaned with surprisingly, it’s one of the least visited pain and hardship from those who died National Parks. here due to the lack of freshwater and rampant yellow fever. Dr. Mudd helped I boarded an early morning National Park out during the yellow fever epidemic ferry in Key West, already the southern- and was later pardoned; however, he was most tip of the U.S., for the 70-nautical never accepted back into society, which a 45-foot-high, three-level hexagon, whose mile ride farther out. The day trip includes many believe is the origin of the phrase 2,000 archways run half a mile around. breakfast and lunch, as no food or water “your name is mud.” A quick check reveals Still unfinished after nearly 30 years of is available on the island. No sooner had the falsehood. on-and-off construction, the nicknamed I finished my cup of coffee when the boat ‘Gibraltar of the Gulf’ succumbed in 1874 Today, the National Park in the Gulf of crossed into a flatness of water. I felt like to yellow fever, hurricane damage, and Mexico protects 64,000 acres, but only a shrunken sailor, minimized by the sur- the new rifled cannon, which rendered its 93 of those acres float above water. It’s the rounding gray skies and a watery abyss. I eight-foot-thick walls obsolete.” could see nothing in any direction except farthest offshore National Park in the U.S. for the fog and the sea. system. 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