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M EMBER OF THE RT PUBLISHING GROUP OF COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS Volume 8, Issue 3 Visit our online edition at www.mandarinnewsline.com December 2013 It’s almost time for the holidays and Veterans honored at Community Nutcracker Billard Park By Martie Thompson By Contributing Writer Lynn Cuda, Mandarin Community Club is sold out. Tickets are still avail- Donald Wojciechowski, able to the three public perfor- USAF (retired). Capt. mances on Friday evening and Wojciechowski, as- Saturday afternoon and evening, sisted by his wife, Pat, December 13 and 14. placed the wreath at “The school performances the park’s Veterans are an awesome opportunity for Memorial. students to see a full length pro- Florida Troop 1512 duction in a real theatre,” Spivak of the American Heri- shares. “And we are proud to tage Girls led attendees off er free tickets for area non- in the Pledge of Alle- profi t organizations, retirement giance and Don Reyn- homes and underprivileged citi- olds of the Northeast zens to attend our Community Florida Conservatory Service Night.” Band played “Taps.” Community Nutcracker is The speakers this year the only non-profi t, volunteer- were Mandarin Com- Photo courtesy of Jim Moore, aikophoto. run organization that off ers a munity Club President Twenty-two years ago, a by Community Nutcracker. portion of its proceeds to local R. Emily Lisska and group of fi ve of Jacksonville’s “We each put $100 on the charities, while providing a Florida Representative most respected dance studio table and said, ‘let’s do this!’” beautiful holiday tradition for Charles McBurney. owners got together to discuss a Spivak recalls. Jacksonville. Since inception, The Billard Com- dream: to create a company to Fast forward to 2013, and nearly half a million dollars have memorative Park, give local dancers the opportu- the 22nd annual production by been raised for charities such as Capt. Wojciechowski salutes fl ag during the located on Brady Road, nity to showcase their talents, Community Nutcracker will be Dreams Come True, the Jackson- playing of “Taps.” Photo by Lynn Cuda. is owned and main- while giving back to the commu- held in mid-December at the ville Speech and Hearing Center, tained by the Manda- nity. Dulce Anaya, Beth Marks, Florida Theatre. School perfor- PedsCare Community Hospice, The Mandarin Community rin Community Club. Site of Debra Peters Rankin, Bambi mances, for approximately 4,000 St. Mary’s Episcopal Outreach Club (MCC) observed Veterans various events during the year, Berman and Mandarin and Fruit children on fi eld trips, will be Center, Sanctuary on Eighth Day on Sunday, November 10 it features a butterfl y garden, Cove’s own Mark Spivak of Mark held on December 12 and 13 and Street, We Care Jacksonville and with a wreath laying ceremony gazebo and Veterans Memorial. Spivak’s Institute and Dance Ex- are already sold out. Community Second Harvest Food Bank. held within the Billard Com- The club has observed Veter- tension invested their own funds Service Night will be on Decem- Four of the fi ve original memorative Park. ans Day within the park since as seed money for the fi rst pro- ber 12 in the evening and it too This year’s honored vet- 2007, the year the park was duction of The Nutcracker Ballet Community Nutcracker cont. on pg. 14 eran was MCC member Capt. founded. Start off the Julington Creek Boat Parade is lining up! What’s Inside New Year with By Donna Keathley Page 3 What’s New The holiday spirit opened in the immedi- Page 4 From the City Councilman a BANG! comes to the creek this ate area it will be a Page 5 The Sheriff Reports time of year. If you peer fun night for the entire Call 904-886-4919 out of your car windows neighborhood,” he Page 6 School District Journal heading north across the adds. for more information! Page 8 Political Commentary Julington Creek Bridge Established in Page 10 Civics 101 around the end of the 1988, the parade has month, you can see an estimated 30 pow- Page 11 Winter Celebration many “Captain” Santas. erboats lined up for the Page 12 MHS Band They are decorating their event. The parade route Page 13 Gingerbread houses vessels in hopes of a begins at The Marina at good clear night and low Julington Creek, goes Page 14 Loretto news network tides for sailing in the underneath the bridge Page 15 Mandarin Community 2013 Christmas on the and motors around Club open house Creek Light Parade. Bulls Bay, then returns The annual holiday event, Reade. “The best decorated boat under the bridge and continues Page 17 Mandarin Women’s Club sponsored by the Julington gets a $300 cash prize while down Durbin Creek. Spectators Page 18 Start Here. Go Anywhere Creek Prop Club, is scheduled for second place gets $200 and third can view the parade from the Ju- Saturday, December 7 at 7:00 place wins $100. We don’t leave lington Creek Bridge walkways. Page 20 Fishing Report p.m. Commodore Jeff Reade is out the homeowners with docks The Prop Club is a social Page 22 Holiday events extending an invitation to any decorated along the parade route. organization of boaters from The Permit No.4 Permit Page 23 Faith News

US Postage Paid US Postage boat owner interested in decorat- The three best decorated docks Presorted Standard Callahan, FL 32011 Marina at Julington Creek. They ing their boat and joining in for win prizes also.” meet each month on the second Page 24 Gardening the fun to contact him at Jeff . “We expect a great turn out Saturday evening at 6:00 p.m. at Page 25 Mandarin Garden Club [email protected] for for this year’s parade; with all the dock. All interested boaters Page 26 Coast Guard Auxiliary more information. the growth at the creek and all are invited to join for boating “The more the merrier,” says the new businesses that have information and fun at the creek! Page 27 Ice Hotel NewsLine Mandarin Ste. 403 12443 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville,FL 32223 Page 2, Mandarin NewsLine • December 2013 • www.MandarinNewsLine.com

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The 82nd Airborne Divi- Join us at the Mandarin sion, Jacksonville All Airborne Branch Library for “Snowfl akes BANG! Chapter meets on the second in Florida? A Holiday Craft Publisher Rebecca Taus Saturday of each month at Time” program on December 21 [email protected] 10:00 a.m. at Golden Corral on at 2:00 p.m. We will use coff ee fi lters and lots of imagination Editor Martie Thompson San Jose Boulevard. Anyone Call us at 904-886-4919 from any branch of service, who to make our very own snow- [email protected] has graduated from any of the fl akes. The program is intended Advertising Sales, Linda Gay military jump schools and is for children two years and older to reserve an ad today! [email protected] qualifi ed to wear their branch of with no registration required. Advertising Sales, Heather Seay services’ Jump Wings, is wel- Please call the children’s depart- [email protected] come to join the chapter. For ment at 262-5201 for more additional information, please information. 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Club meets the fi rst and third The Italian American Club The Mandarin Women’s Saturday of each month in the Christmas Party will be on Club will be getting festive at A Snippet of Mandarin History South Mandarin Library, located December 13. The club is avail- their luncheon on Thursday, at 12125 San Jose Boulevard, able for New Year’s Eve rental December 19 with a Holiday England on the St. Johns at Orange Picker Road across this year. For further informa- Chinese Auction. Auction items from Walgreens. The meeting tion, please call us at 268-2882. will consist of donated home- By Contributing Write Bruce Vacca, Education Director, Mandarin Museum time is 10:15 a.m. until 12:00 Wishing our friends and neigh- made holiday food favorites of and Historical Society noon. The meetings are open bors a joyous holiday season. our members ranging from the Imagine living in an exot- born in 1865 near Liverpool, to all and visitors are always Buon Natale! usual cakes, cookies and breads ic, tropical paradise and mak- England. In the late 1800s he welcome. This month’s meeting to homemade wine plus some ing money on the “fruits” of heard of the orange groves dates will be held on December The December general craft items. Auction tickets at your labor! It fi red the imagi- here and moved to Mandarin. 7 and December 21. meeting of the All Star Quilters 10 tickets for $5 will be sold at nation of not only northerners Soon he worked in the groves Guild will be held on Monday, in the United States, like Har- and was a clerk in the gen- A free two hour “Tools to What’s New cont. on pg. 6 riet Beecher Stowe, but also a eral store on Old Store Lane. sizable English community. He married another English By the middle of the immigrant, Edith Dawson and 1800s, people realized it was they had nine children, seven possible to live this dream on of whom lived to adulthood. the St. Johns River by grow- Jones eventually became ing citrus. Having an orange manager and postmaster of grove on the river was the the Mandarin store. By 1910 Victorian idea of living large. they moved to the house on Kings in Europe built huge County Dock Road; today it greenhouses to enjoy citrus. is in the Walter Jones Historic They enjoyed the beauty of Park. citrus, its fragrance and the Other prominent English health benefi ts. It was said families that moved to Man- that the beauty and fragrance darin included Harry Nichols, of a blooming citrus grove in who encouraged 20 English Florida was intoxicating and families to move here. Eng- there was nothing quite like it lishmen Mr. Bury and Mr. in the North or in Europe. Anderson owned the Wa- The fi rst Englishmen to verly Groves. Other prominent write of Mandarin were John English families such as the and William Bartram. Trained Wintons, Wicks and Dismores as botanists and biologists, populated Old Mandarin. they wrote and romanticized The root of one of the the St Johns River region. oldest churches in Mandarin Another Englishman to is intertwined with the English come to this area was Fredrick immigration here. The Church Delius, who came to Solano of Our Saviour on Mandarin Grove near Picolata which is Road was founded in 1880. about 45 miles south of Jack- Before this time, the Stowes sonville. It was in the 1880s gave bible readings in their that he tried to grow oranges. home until the church could He never did well grow- be built. They were persuaded ing citrus, but the years he to help start this Episcopal or spent here surrounded by the Anglican Church because of sights and smell of the orange the English families’ infl u- groves and the river inspired ences in the community; the him to become a music com- Stowes had been Methodist. poser of some fame. His most So you see the romance famous piece is called the and commerce of the citrus “Florida Suite.” industry helped lure these Probably the best know newcomers to this area. Our Englishman in the Mandarin area is richer because of all area was Walter Jones. He was these past experiences. Page 4, Mandarin NewsLine • December 2013 • www.MandarinNewsLine.com

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The Sheriff Reports Convenient Appointments By Contributing Writer John H. Rutherford, Duval County Sheriff Before & After Work or School! Holiday safety tips Call today for your Here are some safety tips and other expensive items) be that are very important for this made last, if you are out shop- FREE consultation! time of year: ping at multiple stores, so you When parking, roll-up the do not have to store them in the windows, lock the vehicle and car during other stops. take your keys with you. Don’t If you must leave valuable leave garage door openers or items in your car, place items house keys in your car. Don’t out of sight before reaching leave children or pets unattend- your destination or move them ed in a car. inconspicuously. Load your while you are shopping. For If you must keep anything trunk when you leave a loca- holiday shopping, consider mak- CindyC Maule in your car that identifi es where tion — never open a trunk, fi ll ing arrangements with family (904)(9 260-7071 it full of valuables, close it and or friends/neighbors, and take OwnerOw of Cindy’s Cuts you live, such as insurance cards forfor 10 years. 30 years or registration, make sure to then just walk away to do more turns baby-sitting. If you take experience.ex lock the glove box or compart- shopping or other errands. This your children with you, keep a JoAnn LoSchiavo ment where you store them, in includes packages, backpacks, close eye on them while shop- (904) 403-7803 addition to locking your car gym bags, GPS units, MP3 play- ping. Specializing in men’s doors. Thieves want to get in ers, CDs. An opportunistic thief Using debit or credit cards haircuts. and get out quickly, so using is on the lookout for “trunk- is much safer than carrying packing” and can break into $5 off Janice Vincent secure compartments in the car a lot of cash. If the vendors 1st time cuts for personal items might harden your car the minute you’re out you will visit don’t take cards, Barber (904) 923-8455 of sight. Also, someone may be Specializes in color and the target. consider obtaining traveler’s Wanted! highlights. If shopping after daylight watching when you put items checks which, unlike cash, can hours, park and walk in lighted under/behind seat and try to be replaced if lost or stolen. 9735 Old St Augustine Rd #21 areas. Shop with a friend if pos- cover them up. Thieves check Visit ATM’s only at well- Cindy’sdy’s CCutsuts (Across from Big Lots) sible and not alone. Remember glove compartments, behind lighted and populated locations; where you park! seats, and under seats. It only visit during daylight hours if the driveway or yard near the a tree in a front window for Women: If someone grabs takes a few seconds to check all possible. Using the drive-up is garage (within eyesight). Thieves passing traffi c to see, especially you, scream “Fire” – this will get the “usual” hiding places in the usually safer than walking up or drive through neighborhoods when you are not home. When people’s attention and assistance car where people leave things. into a facility. Remember to scan looking for open garage doors. receiving electronics or other more easily than “Help!” Never think “I’ll just be a around you as you make your Cars, even those parked at your valuable items (fl at screen TVs, Don’t look vulnerable or minute” and leave a car un- withdrawal. Many ATMs now home, should remain locked cell phones, computers, electron- distracted. Don’t leave the store locked or worse, leave the en- have “fi sheye” mirrors mounted when not in use. ic games), make sure you break “loaded up” with packages; gine running. It takes just a few above the keyboard to enable Backdoors, side doors, slid- down the boxes and put them in don’t fumble for your keys while seconds to break into or steal a you to view the entire surround- ing glass doors, any access to a dark refuse bag before placing walking; don’t talk on the phone car. ing area while conducting busi- your home or property should outside for trash pick up. Don’t or text while moving through As you shop, be alert in ness; try to patronize ATMs so be locked when not in use. Keep advertise your possessions. Etch a parking lot or in and out of crowded places. Among pick- equipped and use the mirror! If your home lit when not occu- your driver’s license number on stores; remove earphones. Keep pockets’ favorites are revolving anyone is loitering, or you don’t pied. Have a trusted neighbor all electronic devices. purses, handbags and backpacks doors, jammed aisles, eleva- like their looks, go to another or friend take in your mail and Record your serial numbers close to your body. Be purpose- tors and public transportation ATM. Stand so that those behind paper when you are away. and place this list with your in- ful in your actions. stops and vehicles, especially you cannot see your PIN as you There is power in numbers – surance documents. A fl oor safe It is recommended that at rush hour. If possible, leave enter it; your PIN should never Neighborhood Watch programs or larger (heavy) fi re proof safe electronics purchases (or jewelry your children with a baby-sitter be written down on or carried that alert their members about or safety deposit box is recom- with your ATM card. crimes of opportunity quickly mended. Small fi re boxes or Be observant. Avoid dark ar- become “unattractive” targets. In safes can be easily carried from “Your Holiday Shipping Headquarters” eas, short-cuts, cul-de-sacs, and neighborhoods where residents your home. suspicious persons. Stay near talk to the police, keep their cars Please call 630-2160 to join EZ Pack & Post light and people. Be prepared locked and garage doors down, a Sheriff ’s Advisory Council Phone 904.683.8738 | Fax 904.683.8957 to fl ee potential problems. If where business owners know (ShAdCo) or visit jaxsheriff .org 10503 San Jose Blvd, Suite 4, Jacksonville, Fl 32257 apprehensive about any location each others’ comings and go- to learn more! for any reason, leave. Consider ings, where citizens aren’t afraid www.ezpackandpost.com carrying a whistle. Weapons are to call the police when some- Bring business Mailbox Rentals * Shipping via Fedex, USPS, DHL * Commercial not recommended and may be thing is suspicious…these are to your door! Printing * Bulk Mailing * Copy Services * Business Services unlawful. 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I hope that everyone had a tively. Happy Thanksgiving. My family Also in the winner’s circle and I have a lot to be thankful is the Mandarin High school for this year. God has blessed us boys’ swim team. They tied with with many great opportunities, Fletcher High for fi rst place in but one of the things we are the Gateway Conference swim very thankful for is the oppor- meet, which was held at Cecil tunity to improve the lives of Field. children in our city. Thank you Olivia Warro, a student at for electing me to serve on the Atlantic Coast High School, School Board. While the last 12 received honorable mention in months have been challenging, I an art contest sponsored by the Starting from left to right: Pam Parker (Off. Coordinator), Cindy Johnston (Dental Asst.), Dr. Gus Gari, truly appreciate the opportunity Department of Interior, making Joy Major (Dental Hygienist), Caroline (Off. Manager) to be your servant! her one of only two students Congratulations to student recognized in Florida. Her entry, Gari Dental provides a family friendly atmosphere with a skilled and qualified team, that is Alex Austin, Atlantic Coast which celebrated Fossil Day, is knowledgeable in all your dental needs. Our valuable team has over 100 years of collective experience. High School, for being among being displayed on the depart- Call today to schedule your appointment and experience the difference. the winners of the Gateway ment’s offi cial website. Conference golf tournament. Important dates: 287-0033 t www.garidental.com Mandarin High School’s December 2: Weather Day, girls’ golf team took home the schools closed 
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Come and join in on DCOHAC. The deadline for pay- followed by a holiday raffl e the fun, share the holiday spirit ment is Tuesday, December 10 with gift certifi cates and other and possibly take home some and the class size is limited. prizes given to the winners. The Recognize the symptoms of a stroke of these yummy delights! The proceeds from the raffl e will be luncheon will be held at the Chill out with a great added to our yearly donations Strokes are the leading cause of disability in the United States Ramada Inn, located at 3130 movie on Tuesday, December to charities. Holiday music will Hartley Road in Mandarin, with be provided during the event. and the third-leading cause of death. Prompt treatment can 31 at 2:00 p.m. at the Manda- the doors opening at 10:00 a.m. rin Branch Library. Join us for The cost of the luncheon is limit the damage and save lives. If you suspect someone near The price to attend is $16; reser- $15.50; for reservations, please you is suffering from a stroke, remember the acronym FAST: a winter’s tale about a dolphin vations are required and can be that gets a second chance at call 246-8719. For additional F = Face. Examine the person’s features. Ask him or her to made by calling Marilyn at 260- life! Popcorn will be provided. information about the club, smile. If one side of the person’s face droops, it’s possible that 8431 by Thursday, December 12. The program is intended for pleas call Marian McMahan at The Mandarin Women’s Club 288-0078. a stroke is coming on. families (the movie is rated is a social club with numer- PG). No registration is required. A = Arms. Can the person raise both arms above his head? ous activities and is open to all Please call the children’s depart- Sierra Club, Northeast S = Speech. Listen to the person speak. If the words are women no matter where they ment at 262-5201 for more Group will host Delany Dean live and we’re always eager to slurred or the person can’t answer questions clearly, the brain information. and Debbie LaFreniere who will meet new friends! For further share their two-week kayak may be impaired. information about the club and The Honeybee Quilters journey down the St. Johns T = Time. Act fast if the person exhibits any of these warning how to join, please call Diane at River from Lake Monroe to the 880-5354. Guild of Jacksonville invites you signs. Get him or her to a hospital right away. to attend their Spring Quilting Atlantic Ocean on Monday, Retreat, to be held February 27 December 9 at Lakewood Pres- The Dogwood Circle of the through March 2, 2014. Classes byterian Church, located at 2001 Mandarin Garden Club will be will be taught by both national University Boulevard West. The participating in the club’s holi- and local quilting teachers and event is free and all are wel- day party on December 10 be- include a wide range of proj- come, but please RSVP for this ginning at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, ects. These projects will provide event and bring a dish to share. January 16 at 10:00 a.m. is the both new and inexperienced Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the general meeting for the whole quilters an opportunity to learn program starts at 6:45 p.m. For club and Tuesday, February 18 new techniques and skills. In additional information, please at 10:00 a.m. will be the next addition to these great learning contact Janet Larson at JCLar- Dogwood Circle meeting. Kathie experiences, a variety of addi- [email protected]. Goodrum from Wild Birds Un- tional fun activities are planned. limited will be the guest speak- For more information about The MOMS Club of Jack- er. For more information, please the retreat and how to sign up sonville/Mandarin-SE off ers visit www.mandaringardenclub. please check out the guild web- support for stay at home and org or call 268-1192. site at www.honeybeequilters. part-time working moms living org. in zip code 32258. With the club The Duval County Exten- you will have enriching activi- New Aquarium Store! sion Offi ces/UF IFAS will be Shuffl eboard is played on ties for you and your children, off ering a Winter Workshop on Tuesdays at Mandarin Park during the day when you need Saltwater Fish ~ Freshwater Fish Friday, December 13 from 9:30 (south end of Mandarin Road) the most support. A sample of Live Coral ~ Starfish ~ Crabs a.m. until 12:00 noon at the next to the tennis courts at activities includes park days, Duval County Extension Offi ce, the park entrance. Beginning beach days, monthly socials, Fish Tanks ~ Aquarium Supplies located at 1010 North McDuff Tuesday, December 3, we will playgroups and fi eld trips to the Avenue. The cost is $10 to at- start at 1:30 p.m. due to cooling zoo and museums. For addi- tend. Topics include repotting weather. Beginners are welcome. tional information, please email Come in Now Open in Mandarin orchids, winter garden tips and Just show up, unless it rains. [email protected]. make and take seed starting. To for your 9633 Old St. Augustine Rd. pre-register, please call Becky at The holiday celebration for FREE GIFT! (904) 551-2008 255-7450 or email her at beck- Bring business [email protected] with your name and the River City Women’s Club One Per Customer will be held on December 18 to your door! www.CoralReefJunkies.com phone number, then mail pay- Advertise in Expires 12/31/13 ment to Winter Workshop, 1010 beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Mandarin Ramada Inn. We Mandarin NewsLine While supplies last. (/523 s45%3 35.#,/3%$-/. N. McDuff Ave. Jacksonville, FL 32254. Make check payable to will have the festive luncheon 886-4919 www.MandarinNewsLine.com • December 2013 • Mandarin NewsLine, Page 7 Duval Tax Collector partners Happy Holidays with Toys for Tots from: $ Duval County Tax Collector The mission of the United 3 Off Michael Corrigan announced States Marine Corps Reserve Lunch or today that all Tax Collector Toys for Tots program is to DDinner Special branch locations will once again collect toys and distribute them with purchase of serve as offi cial toy drop-off as Christmas gifts to needy MEXICANM RESTAURANTT sites for the United States Ma- children in the community. The Authentic Mexican Cuisine two lunch or rine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots goal of the program is to deliver dinner entrees program this holiday season. a message of hope to less fortu- Reserve space for your Holiday Party!rty! Excludes Speedy Gonzalez From now through December nate youngsters that will assist Private room is and Daily Lunch Specials. 18, area residents can drop off them in becoming responsible, available for large groups. Good with coupon only, any new, unwrapped toy at the productive, patriotic citizens. Expires 12/31/13. Tax Collector’s offi ce for dona- Toys for Tots began in 1947. 6DQ-RVH%OYG‡ tion to Toys for Tots. For more information on “We are entering our third the Toys for Tots program, Margarita Monday $2.50 all day year of partnering with Toys please visit www.toysfortots.org. with purchase of an entree or appetizer MEXICAN RESTAURANT for Tots and in that time we’ve For more information on the  collected hundreds of toys for Duval County Tax Collector or needy children,” Corrigan said. to fi nd a branch location, please “We are pleased to once again visit www.coj.net/tc or call 630- open our branches as drop-off 1916. You can also email the Oncology group has new affi liation sites for anyone looking for an Tax Collector’s offi ce at taxcol- Based upon a longstand- will continue to accept refer- • Risk assessment, includ- opportunity to help those who [email protected] or follow them ing, collaborative relationship, rals, make rounds and perform ing genetic counseling and are less fortunate.” on Twitter @DuvalTaxCollect. Southeast Gynecologic Oncol- surgeries at other local hospi- testing ogy Associates (SEGO) af- tals to ensure women through- • Ultrasound fi liated with Baptist Health on out the region continue to have • Urinary incontinence evalu- November 1, to improve access access to gynecologic oncology ation to care for women in Northeast care. • Evaluation of abnormal Florida. 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He has Management District’s Govern- a bachelor’s degree in limnol- ing Board unanimously elected ogy from the University of John A. Miklos of Orlando to Central Florida and many years serve as board chairman for the of experience in environmental upcoming year. Miklos is presi- permitting, mitigation, wetland dent and senior project manager delineation, listed species evalu- of Bio-Tech Consulting (BTC) ations, wildlife surveys and Inc., an Orlando-based environ- water quality studies. He is a member of the Florida Associa- tion of Environmental Profes- sionals, the Florida Lake Man- agement Society and the Society of Wetland Scientists. Miklos has been on the Board since March 2010, serving a four-year term in an at-large seat. The board also elected Maryam H. Ghyabi of Ormond Beach to serve as vice chairman, George W. Robbins of Jackson- ville as treasurer and Fred N. Roberts Jr. of Ocala as secretary. The other board members are immediate past chairman Lad Daniels of Jacksonville, Douglas C. Bournique of Vero Beach, Douglas Burnett of St. Augus- tine, Charles “Chuck” Drake of Orlando and W. Leonard Wood of Fernandina Beach. Board members, who meet monthly, are responsible for setting the policies for the District’s operation. They are appointed by the governor to four-year terms and serve with- out pay. For additional information, please visit www.fl oridaswater. com. Page 8, Mandarin NewsLine • December 2013 • www.MandarinNewsLine.com Political Commentary We are grateful for disagreements, Southern heritage and Christmas season By J. Bruce Richardson There is much to be thank- laws on the rest of us. river or listen to the ap- ful and grateful for this Christ- • We are grateful to live in a pealing roar of the Atlantic mas season in Jacksonville. city which has two robust Ocean. Have you driven • We are grateful to live in political parties and there is to the beach lately just to a city where Christmas is no certain outcome of elec- make sure it’s still there? The still Christmas and liber- tions, thus giving candidates ocean provides a wonderful als and their ilk have not of both parties an equal sense of invigoration and transformed the season into chance of success. reminds us of the force and Winter Festival. • We are grateful to live in a beauty of nature. • We are grateful to live in a city which has robust debates • And, fi nally, we are grate- city where mostly common before raising taxes, where ful to live in a city blessed sense prevails over political politicians do not think help- with a temperate climate. correctness. ing themselves to our wallets We may not have a white • We are grateful to live in is a God-given right. Christmas – we can travel to a city which has a diverse • We are grateful to live in a experience that – but, we can population, yet we still city which has two strong take a walk on the beach on retain our Southern heritage branches of government—the Christmas Day and play golf because no matter how hard mayor’s offi ce and city coun- and tennis 12 months of the you try, you can’t erase his- cil—and they don’t always year. tory. agree. We elect diff erent See you next year; thanks • We are grateful to live in a people to diff erent offi ces to for reading this year. city of churches and syna- keep a check on things, not gogues and other houses of to run roughshod over the J. Bruce Richardson is a worship. Did you know there local populace. longtime journalist and consul- is a magnifi cent Cambodian • We are grateful to live in a tant who writes in Jacksonville Buddhist Temple, known as city which has the Skyline print publications exclusively for Wat Khmer Savy Rattanaram, Café atop Jacksonville’s RT Publishing, Inc. He has led Dental offi ce’s second annual tucked away at the corner of tallest building, the Bank of projects in Washington as well Clinton and Turner Avenues America building downtown. as Ottawa, Canada, and authors food bank opens December 2 on the Southside? Built a few You can enjoy breakfast or an Internet-based transportation years ago, it is an inspiring lunch there and have a view column which is read in more Dr. Alan M. Krantz, D.D.S. All food goes to the Winn sight to see; it draws wor- of the entire city which is than 60 countries. He lives and and his team are kicking off Dixie Food Bank and the shipers from much of the otherwise only available works in Jacksonville. the holiday season once again Krantz Dental team is looking East Coast. No one 50 years from an airplane. It’s Jack- by organizing a food bank in to beat their donation from last ago would have considered sonville from a perspective their offi ce. The team, patients year of 196 pounds. Jacksonville for a location of most have never seen and Mandarin NewsLine such a temple. The worship- you can realize how the city and anyone else who would “We like to run charitable Advertise in YOUR like to donate non-perishable events or participate in them as ers are the tiniest part of our blends together. food is welcome to do so from an offi ce all through the year,” population and they simply • We are grateful to live in Community Newspaper! December 2 through Decem- says Dr. Krantz. “We espe- request we respect their right a city where within a few ber 18. 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In addition to the St. Pediatric Associates approaching the holiday season, Johns River, we have great Bruce Richardson and I have beaches, marshes and other decided to focus this month’s natural treasures. We have great of Julington Creek, PA columns on gratitude. There sports venues, an attractive, are many reasons to be glad to family-friendly zoo and our Offering care for Infants, be an American, but I want to museums are unexpected gems. mention some of the things I We have farmers markets, arts Children & Adolescents appreciate right here in Man- markets and other community darin. Although I won’t be able gatherings, and many of you to list everything (you could are helping those events suc- Mary Ann Garcia, M.D., FAAP add to my list, no doubt), I hope ceed. 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Some of team plays a huge role in our Pint-sized comedian packs a hefty punch those parks are right along the community and the Jags give By Contributing Writer Elizabeth Hecht banks of the St. Johns River. us the chance to showcase our The hilarious Karen Mills is and became the fi rst female to The Comedy Zone December 31 Speaking of the river, I’m grate- city. a triple threat in her own right. be inducted into the University for its New Year’s Eve celebra- ful for our river and for the You and I both know She is a successful comedian, of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s tion. She and Tim Statum will people who care enough about Jacksonville has its share of decorated former basketball Basketball Hall of Fame. be the sharing the stage as our community to fi ght for the challenges, but none of those player and cancer survivor with With an innate ability to guests ring in the New Year. Be river. And those glorious sun- challenges is so daunting that a remarkable story uniquely her approach any challenge head sure to see the ad in this issue of sets over the river – they speak we can’t overcome them with own. Measuring in at fi ve feet, on, Mills uses humor to stay Mandarin NewsLine! for themselves. a little courage, teamwork and two inches, Mills has had to grounded. After nearly 20 years We have two public librar- creativity. I hope each of you prove herself more than once, in the entertainment industry, ies in Mandarin. Whenever I enjoys the holiday season with but her journey through life thus this became a reality when Support visit one of the libraries, they’re the people you love and I wish far has one common thread: she was diagnosed with ovar- full of people (especially the you your loved ones health and humor. ian cancer in May 2013. She the MHS children’s sections). I’m grateful happiness. Count those bless- Mills has not been shy to has dubbed herself a “walking Band! for people who like to learn and ings! break down walls as she tackles produce stand” because of the I’m glad there are parents and Dave Milton is a husband, her own battles. As a young girl, fruit-sized tumors. The ability to other caregivers busy introduc- father and local attorney who’s she was determined to pursue a use the healing power of laugh- Gift wrapping ing kids to libraries and books interested in doing his part to career in basketball even though ter in everyday life has allowed and the wide, wide world. On a make sure Jacksonville is a was told her small stature would Mills to overcome her personal The Avenues Mall, related note, we’re also fortu- city where every person feels not permit it. Through hard challenges with strength, grace fi rst fl oor outside H&M nate to have good schools and at home and every person has work and determination, Mills and laughter. teachers in Mandarin. a chance to pursue his or her was able to overcome the odds “It is cliché to say that December 13 - 24 I’m grateful for people who American Dream. When Dave and have a successful basket- cancer was a blessing, but it serve our city (including those isn’t with his family or at work, ball career. After multiple state changed me in a lot of way and 4 PM - 10 PM weekdays; in military). Although I might he’s involved with his church, and national championships in allowed me to inspire others 9 AM - 10 PM Saturdays; disagree with the elected of- scouting and other civic and high school, Mills went on to which, in turn, continues to 11 AM - 7 PM Sundays fi cials who represent Mandarin, non-profi t organizations. If earn a full scholarship to the inspire me. I feel blessed to be I’m glad Matt Schellenberg and you have any thoughts or other University of Tennessee at Chat- where I am today,” says Mills. All proceeds directly support Jason Fischer (and others) are comments to share, please email tanooga. She continued to play Mills will be performing at the MHS Band program! trying to make Jacksonville Dave at davidm.milton@gmail. the point guard position earning a better place. I also appreci- com. the All-American distinction Bakery sure to tempt your tastebuds If you are craving the tastes since the age of 13, when she morning pastries including Dan- of a traditional bakery, look no started cooking in her parents’ ish, cinnamon rolls, biscotti and further than Amaretti Desserts Italian restaurant Antonio’s in scones. Fresh locally roasted on Old St. Augustine Road (near St. Augustine. She is a gradu- coff ee is always available in- US Highway 1). Amaretti’s spe- ate of the Culinary Institute of cluding cappuccinos, espressos cializes in creating high quality America in New York before and fl avored lattes. American and authentic baked coming back to Jacksonville They also are open late for goods and pastries, cakes, can- in 1988. She spent time as the after dinner treats including all noli and specialty Italian cookies assistant pastry chef at Epping types of cakes and pies by the fl avored with almond and anis- Forest Yacht Club before becom- slice. They have seating for 20 so ette and made with real ingredi- ing the pastry chef at San Jose there i s always room for a group. ents. Owner Donna Damiano has County Club. Be sure to see their ad in been in the restaurant industry Amaretti’s has all types of this issue of Mandarin NewsLine!

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Over 2,300 E Pluribus Unum: Civics for one and all people (524 fami- By James A. Lee, M.Ed., Ed.D. ABD, Peer Teacher Evaluator, St. Johns County School District, [email protected] lies) were assisted during 2012 club organization with more Thanksgiving. The Lions also than 1.3 million members in One year ago our nation and I could relate completely. The next moment delivered over 6,000 pounds of approximately 45,000 clubs experienced a terrible trag- The tragedy of that day was un- these children, food and water that they had in more than 200 countries edy. Twenty children and six fathomable. No amount of talk these teachers, collected for the food bank. and geographical areas around adults were victims of a mass can explain it or heal the pain it were frontline casualties, The club adopted the food the world. Since 1917, Lions murder at Sandy Hook School left. The president simply sought in an Inexplicable War. bank as their primary and only clubs have aided the blind and in Newtown, Connecticut. I to comfort. His speech will not Today, major agency serving the needs visually impaired and made a considered how I could honor be remembered for its elo- those students, of families under economic strong commitment to commu- the victims of such a sad event quence, but it should be remem- those teachers, distress, displaced, indigent and nity service and serving youth during the holiday season and bered for its spirit and emo- are fallen, homeless. Donations are down, throughout the world. For more whether I should. Celebration tion. Americans must always Heroes. but the needs increased. information about Lions Clubs of family and friends, including remember the human side of Today Lions Clubs International International, visit their website those who have passed on, is, of our leaders. We can and should The parents, is the world’s largest service at www.lionsclubs.org. course, what makes this season disagree, challenge and debate. the families mourn the loss of such a happy one. Let’s remem- But we should remember, on the God’s most precious gift. ber too, sometimes happiness other side is a person, a soul, Today, ADD/ADHD without MEDICATIONS comes in the form of a tear. just like me. in front of the whole world, The American Academy of Pediatricians has given neurofeedback the In continuing my series As American citizens, we, our president cried. highest grading of effectiveness for ADD/ADHD. of famous American speeches, rightfully, set aside holidays Today, Provides a non-drug approach for diagnos- let me recall for you President to remember and honor many all parents hold their children ing and treating ADD/ADHD and is based Obama’s speech from the White things. 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Santa will be there for provide an- Jacksonville FL 32256 photos with children. Kick- swers to your ing off the celebration will be questions about (904) 733-7254 a performance at 11:30 a.m. growing citrus by the JFRD Pipes and Drums and Mandarin’s band. This all-volunteer orga- “Honey Man” Accepting New Patients! nization will also be playing George Wal- Hope Ferrigno as Mrs. Walter Jones at several locations in the park doch will be Most Insurance Plans Accepted during the day. on hand to show beekeeping Garner was one of the steam- www.setzerandcochran.com The Mandarin Museum equipment. Various community ships that operated on the St. will be open all day and the non-profi ts and educational Johns in the 1890s, carrying museum gift shop is stocked organizations will be present to mail, goods and passengers to “Collections at the Collector’s with many holiday gift ideas. share their information as well. and from Mandarin. The historic Webb Farmhouse There will be a variety of music Park admission is free. Offi ce” now open as well as the 1876 barn and throughout the day, including Several activities do have a Losco Winery will open during traditional and original folk small fee to support the Man- Duval County Tax Collector through Friday. the event for tours. Costumed music. We are pleased to have darin Museum and Historical Michael Corrigan is pleased to A not-for-profi t, grassroots re-enactors add to the old- the children’s choir from the Society’s event expenses. Park- unveil the fi rst-ever public art art exhibition, TOM and DEREK: fashioned atmosphere. Man- Mandarin Presbyterian Church ing is available at the Manda- exhibition at the Tax Collector’s Live! at the Tax Collector’s darin artist Lucinda Halsema at 12:00 noon and Al Poindex- rin Presbyterian Church across offi ce. The original exhibition of Offi ce is made possible at no will be on-site giving children ter’s popular folk music during the street. 21st century pop art, TOM and cost through the cooperative tips and opportunities to draw the day. Brucci’s Pizza will be For more information DEREK: Live! at the Tax Collec- eff orts of Michael Corrigan, buildings and trees in the park. making fresh pizza on location. please call 268-078, email tor’s Offi ce, will be hosted at the Duval County Tax Collector and In preparation for the This year the collectible mandarinmuseum@bellsouth. fi rst fl oor of the Yates Build- Cavendish Projects, a grassroots 150th anniversary (April 1, ornament will be of the steam- net or check the website at ing, 231 East Forsyth Street, in public art outreach program. 2014) of the sinking of the Civ- ship May Garner. The May www.mandarinmuseum.net. downtown Jacksonville. 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The dedicated band mem- Mustang has come to an Christmas Day Service, Wednesday, bers have donated their Tuesday end, but they were honored December 25 at 11:00 am and Thursday afternoons to directly following their last bettering the already amazing performance on the mag- ZZZVRWZMD[FRP‡ band since the beginning of the nifi cent Mandarin fi eld. school year and during October, The special thing the month of competitions, all about band is that once the hard work paid off . the marching season ends, At the fi rst competition, the the band keeps playing. Space Coast Invitational in Mer- The band is pulling out the ritt Island, the Mustang Band chairs and preparing for placed sixth out of 17 bands. At concert season. The band the Nease Invitational, the band now gets to sit down and improved and was able to come focus exclusively on music. out fourth overall. The band did The songs are more dif- particularly well at the Seaside fi cult to play, but just as Invitational, earning fi rst place exciting to perform and it and taking home the grand would be just as amazing champion trophy for the second Mustang Band seniors on the tower after to continue seeing the sup- their last practice. year in a row! At Districts on port that the community November 9, the Marching has brought to the Mandarin and will continue during all Mustang Band performed its Band program. of winter break. All proceeds “Car Men” show for the very As the holidays are ap- directly support the Mandarin last time. The hardworking band proaching, the band will be in High School band program and Hendricks Day School eighth graders are writing to their received superiors (the highest we would love to see everyone e-pals from College les Rives du Lemon in Evian, France and The Avenues mall wrapping possible score) in every category gifts. The gift-wrapping starts there. Thank you in advanced recently our fi fth graders participated in a Skype conference and it was a great last perfor- with students from Hans Christian Andersen School from on December 14 at 4:00 p.m. for your support! Buenos Aires, Argentina! During the year, our students will be exchanging PowerPoint presentations with information on their respective countries. Some of the topics that they will cover are our school, our town, holidays, music, food and much Merry Christmas more. This is another way that we incorporate multicultural projects into our curriculum and make our students culturally From your friends at Mandarin NewsLine! aware of the world around them. Mayor Brown visits Mandarin High School for Week of Valor Mandarin High School sacrifi ce makes it possible for us hosted two instructors from to study, work and live freely.” the Aviation Survival Train- During the assembly, School ing School at Naval Air Station Board Member Jason Fischer Jacksonville on November 13 for and Col. Dr. Dan Davis (ret.) an assembly observing the Week also spoke to the students and of Valor. Mayor Alvin Brown the Navy Band Southeast Brass joined Petty Offi cer 2nd Class Quintet performed a number of Justin Cardente and Petty Offi cer musical selections. 3rd Class Benjamin Lee for a pa- The Week of Valor, a se- triotic program where the naval ries of events paying tribute to offi cers addressed students about military and veterans in Jack- their careers in the Navy and sonville during the days sur- what it means to be a veteran. rounding Veteran’s Day, reached “I want to extend my thousands of Duval County heartfelt gratitude to the mili- schoolchildren directly this year, tary personnel who participated, as military personnel serving at both for their service and for bases throughout the city visited their partnership in bringing this more than 100 classrooms. important lesson to students,” For more information about Mayor Brown said. “Jacksonville other Week of Valor events, is a military city and I want please visit www.coj.net/Mili- students to understand that their taryAff airs. www.MandarinNewsLine.com • December 2013 • Mandarin NewsLine, Page 13

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In honor of Veteran’s Day, Loretto Elementary School’s Student Council, along with other Extended Day students, honored our veterans in a special way. As a class, students chose a veteran to spotlight—any person who has ever served or sacrifi ced their life in any branch of the United States’ Armed Forces at any time in United States history. They then deco- rated posters with the featured veteran. The posters were attached to stakes and displayed in front of the school during the observed holiday period to show our veterans how much they are appreciated. The Extended Day students put the fi n- ishing touches on the “Thank a Veteran” project by creating red, white and blue windsocks and hanging them from the trees. Many who passed by the display said that they were moved to tears; some even wrote to Principal Chris Begley to express their appreciation of how Loretto chose to say “Thank You” to all veterans. Page 16, Mandarin NewsLine • December 2013 • www.MandarinNewsLine.com Inc. Vertigo - What is it? Since 1981 260-4820 What can cause dizziness/imbalance? Carpentry BPPV Explained t
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Mandarin | St. Johns | WGV buying gifts. shipping tape only, not masking The US Postal Service of- Breakable items need suf- tape, duct tape, painters tape or fers Parcel Post, Priority Mail fi cient cushioning materials wrapping paper tape. Secure all and Express Mail for shipping MHS Happenings such as bubble wrap, packing open seams, not just the top of packages. Priority Mail, though peanuts or properly placed air the box. not guaranteed, usually arrives Another successful pillows. Make sure breakable Of course, you can always within three days. Express Mail items are located to the cen- rely on The UPS Store to pack is guaranteed, and arrives in Homecoming Week! one or two days, depending on ter of the box. Unacceptable your items should you decide By Zoe Smolios, MHS Student cushioning materials would be not to do it yourself. All store- the address. While not as com- crunched up newspaper, tis- packed items are covered by prehensive as UPS, some level sue paper or clothing. 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Additional coverage can October 21 through 24 People lined Greenland any holes or collapsed areas on be added for an additional fee. was Homecoming Week for Road from 11:30 a.m. until it. Make sure your box is large Shipping to a recognized busi- the Mustangs and it was jam 12:30 p.m. in order to watch enough to attach the shipping ness address will always save packed. the fl oats, which were made by label and that all old shipping you money when using UPS as With students dressing up the students themselves. The labels are removed or marked your carrier. Monday through Thursday to parade was lead by the ROTC out. prepare for Homecoming, which students and included the band, took place at EverBank Field cheerleaders, the swim team Stadium Friday, October 25, the and various clubs such as Jour- week was fi lled with various nalism, Junior Ladies, B.A.S.I.C., activities. 4H and Interact. Principal Dr. Monday was Nerd Day and Richardson as well as the whole Tuesday was themed “Duck homecoming court and even Dynasty Day.” On both days Chick-fi l-A were also in atten- students came out in their best dance. gear to show support for the Students came out that school and Wednesday, “Old night to support their Mustangs People Day,” was the day of the as they took on Sandalwood’s Homecoming pep rally for the Saints and to fi nd out who the juniors and seniors. lucky winners of Homecoming Thursday was probably King and Queen were. Con- the most exciting day, though, gratulations to Chase Little and because it was the day of the Kimberly Harris! second annual Mandarin High Even though the game Homecoming Parade as well ended in a loss, students could as the football game against agree that it was an exciting Sandalwood. game and week in all!

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Lic. #W-32 725-8766 Page 18, Mandarin NewsLine • December 2013 • www.MandarinNewsLine.com Start Here. Go Anywhere. Jax Education Commissioner visits with teens at the South Mandarin Library By Contributing Writer Lynne Baldwin, Librarian Senior/Branch Manager, Mandarin Branch Library For six weeks this fall, Commissioner of Jacksonville, tory Fair? Join us at the Man- the South Mandarin Branch spoke to the students about darin and the South Mandarin Library has hosted the High Mayor Brown’s Learn2Earn Branch Libraries and we will School and Beyond Sur- program. show you library resources vival Workshop. The six week Learn2Earn is a summer that will help you create a course has focused on teach- program designed for high successful project. History Fair ing teens how to improve their school students who are on Help will be available at the study, test taking and organi- summer break awaiting their Mandarin Branch Library on zation skills and was facilitat- sophomore or junior years. Saturday, December 7 at 3:00 ed each week by Rachel Bauer, Learn2Earn targets low-to- p.m. and at the South Manda- M.Ed. On Thursday, Novem- moderate income students rin Branch Library on Sat- ber 7, 15 students attending with caregivers that have not urday, December 14 at 11:00 session four of the six week attended college. Students a.m. course had a very special guest entering senior year may The Mandarin Book Club speaker when Dr. Annmarie be granted an exception to will be discussing The Shoe- Kent-Willette, the Education enroll. Learn2Earn is open maker’s Wife by Adrianna Tri- to all students giani on Thursday, December in public and 5 at 1:00 p.m. Stacey Van Hoy private schools and Patricia Henderson will be as well as leading the discussion. Please home-schooled call 262-5201 for information. Great Selection of Unique Holiday Gifts! students. There Holiday shopping is 3TATE2OADAT2ACE4RACK.EXTTO0UBLIXsWWWWBUCOMJACKSONVILLE is no cost to made easy at the library. The ")2$&//$s&%%$%23s'!2$%.!##%.43s5.)15%')&43 students and Jacksonville Public Library the student to is off ering three easy ways mentor ratio is to do your holiday shopping 10 to 1. Students and support your local branch spend one week library at the same time. Visit Visit our website: on the Jackson- the library’s website at www. WWW ville University jaxpubliclibrary.org for com- campus where plete information about holi- they participate day shopping at the Jackson- in workshops ville Public Library. DON’T COMMIT TO A GYM! that prepare Please note the library them for the hours of operation for the process of col- Christmas and New Year’s COMMIT TO YOURSELF! lege enrollment. Day holidays. All Jackson- Dr. Kent-Willette ville Public Libraries will be encouraged the closed on Tuesday, December students to ap- 24 and Wednesday, December ply for a spot in 25 and will close at 6:00 p.m. the Learn2Earn on Tuesday, December 31 and program. will be closed on Wednesday, Do you need January 1, 2014. help picking a Best wishes for a safe and Jacksonville Education Commissioner Dr. Annmarie topic or fi nding joyful holiday season and a *Fit Camp First Month FREE!* Kent-Willette spoke to students on November 7 at sources for the Happy, Happy New Year! See the South Mandarin Branch Library. upcoming His- you at the library in 2014! *Weight Loss Challenges (Nutrition Class)* Red Ribbon Week at Crown Point *Personal Accountability* The week of October 14 was a very busy one for the Crown Point Elementary School Panthers. Our PTA planned exciting and creative activities throughout the week to raise awareness about leading a drug- free lifestyle. Crown Point Panthers wore silly socks to “Sock it to Drugs.” They wore their shirts backwards to “Turn Their Backs on Drugs.” The students wore their red, white and blue colors to “Take a Stand for a Drug-Free Land” to culminate the week. The classroom door decorations and messages were so clever and the students were really proud! Beverly Sterrett and her kindergarten students look great in their silly socks! Mandarin/Southside LeeLee Aesthetic Aesthetic Dentistry Cosmetic & Family Dental Care  Clear Correct Braces  Teeth Whitening  Root Canals  Laser Treatment ENJOY 1/2 OFF SMOOTHIE  Crowns & Bridges  Low Radiation WITH COUPON.  Implants & Dentures  Digital X-Rays  Veneers  Sedation Available EXP 12/31/13  Extractions  Ceiling TV’s  Periodontal (Gum)  Most Insurance Treatment Accepted Emergencies & New Patients Welcome

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Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown joins Angela Webb, president, and Walter Local rehab center is “Goin’ to the dogs” Davis, Co-CEO, to cut the ribbon marking the grand opening of CertusBank. By Contributing Writer Cathy Winter CertusBank, N.A. recently such a vibrant city, with many Southlake Nursing and pets, and bingo. The center’s dents were thrilled and the celebrated the opening of their exciting endeavors benefi ting Rehab Center, located in the staff states that if they could dogs’ presence brought back newest branch in the Jackson- its citizens and the state. We heart of Mandarin, hosted a just get a dog that sang and pleasant memories of their ville area. Mayor Alvin Brown have identifi ed it as one of our dog obedience school presen- could call bingo, the residents own pets. The conversations attended the ribbon cutting primary markets for expansion,” tation in honor of the “Dog would be ecstatic! and memories continued on ceremony at the branch lo- said Angela Webb, president of Days of Summer.” Why dogs? The K-9 Obedience Club long after the performance. cated in Mandarin. CertusBank, CertusBank. “Our team looks for- The residents overwhelmingly of Jacksonville, Inc. answered It only goes to prove that the headquartered in Greenville, ward to providing the residents enjoy three things: music, the call with enthusiasm love of a pet truly leaves paw South Carolina, fi rst entered the and businesses in the Mandarin and devo- prints on our hearts. Jacksonville market with the area with innovative solutions to tion for a Wet kisses, furry hugs acquisition of Atlantic Southern their fi nancial needs.” demonstra- and “oohs and ahhs” fi lled Bank in May 2011. The Man- The bank has already made tion of their the day. This was the culmi- darin branch is their second in good on their promise to support dogs and nation of a week-long cel- the area and will be followed by the communities in which they their talents. ebration of the dog days of the opening of a Ponte Vedra are located by sponsoring the Anita Gard summer with staff bringing branch in early 2014. In addition Jacksonville Symphony Orches- and four in their dogs throughout the to their retail branches, the bank tra’s new Matinee series. Certus- other ca- week, from the very small also has a strong wealth pres- Bank is also a strong supporter nine owners poodles, to the very large ence in the region. of Mandarin High School and a presented a boxer and Great Dane. “We are thrilled to be sponsor of The PLAYERS Cham- terrifi c show growing in Jacksonville. This is pionship. of obedience and tricks. Photo by Juani Kelly The resi- Early learning center celebrates grand opening After years of thoughtful Academic enrichment planning and development, the programs are part of the daily new Episcopal Early Learning schedule at EELA and include Academy (EELA) on San Jose lessons in Spanish, sign lan- Boulevard offi cially opened for guage, computer technology, business on Monday, November music, art, character develop- 18, but a special preview was ment, yoga for infants and tod- held on Thursday, November dlers, YUM! (Youth Understand- 14. Mandarin families toured ing MyPlate) Nutrition Program the new facility and met early and gardening. learning professionals. Chil- Professionals at EELA dren’s entertainment included know that measuring success face painting, balloon animals, is essential to teaching and a caricature artist, games and a development. As such, EELA magician. uses a combination of child EELA provides a wonder- and classroom assessments to ful new option for families with measure progress. Assessments young children, particularly include the Test of Preschool those residing in Mandarin and Early Literacy, a research-based San Jose, and off ers programs assessment designed to gauge that are tailored to fi t children whether a child between the ages six weeks through VPK. ages of three and fi ve has suf- Guided by the philosophy that fi cient knowledge of vocabulary the early years are critical to and phonological awareness. building a solid foundation for EELA also regularly administers life-long learning, EELA off ers VPK assessments that are de- Jane survived cancer. a developmentally appropriate signed to provide teachers with curriculum designed to foster reliable feedback regarding a Three times. children’s social, cognitive, child’s progress. To help work- physical and language skills in a ing parents monitor their chil- To triumph over cancer once is hard enough. But to face cancer three times takes safe, nurturing and fun environ- dren on a regular basis, EELA ment. EELA uses a whole-child uses WatchMeGrow™, an online remarkable courage — and a top, coordinated team of specialists. In Jane’s case, approach and provides care and webcam that allows parents and that team included the multi-disciplinary experts at Baptist’s Hill Breast Center, the guidance through a variety of families to share in their child’s learning activities that promote day from virtually anywhere. surgical care team at Baptist South, and her breast care coordinator, Marcelle, to be critical thinking and problem- Parents will have the ability solving skills. to see high-quality streaming with her every step of the way. At Baptist, we’re bringing together clinical expertise video of their and personalized care to improve outcomes. That’s changing health care for good. child’s class- room areas. The spa- cious new center fea- tures 10 new classrooms and can ac- Visit baptistjax.com commodate to hear Jane’s story. up to 167 children. Fun was had by all at the preview! Page 20, Mandarin NewsLine • December 2013 • www.MandarinNewsLine.com Healthy living addressed in Holiday Special! Duval County Public Schools Bring in this ad and receive Chartwells-Thompson providing samplings of fresh, School Dining Services, in healthy foods. The recipes partnership with Duval County always involve a fresh fruit Public Schools (DCPS) in or vegetable that is in season $15 OFF Jacksonville, recently received so that kids can take home the “Organizational Leader- recipe cards and cook these from your First Session fee ship Award” from the Healthy items with their parents as Star ight Jacksonville Childhood Obesity well. 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Through our eff orts inside and outside of [email protected] Send an email to school, we hope to encourage Deadline is the 10th of each month! healthy eating, an active life- style and a better Jacksonville.” Page 22, Mandarin NewsLine • December 2013 • www.MandarinNewsLine.com Spotlight on Students Mandarin NewsLine Tree Work Patrick E. Shickel has con- ing student in his junior year by is sistently maintained a 4.0 GPA at UCF in Orlando. Mitch Drake & Sons YOUR and been named to the Presi- dent’s Honor Roll every semes- Do you have a college or Over 35 Years Experience Community ter since joining the University high school student to spot- ‡7UHH7ULPPLQJ 5HPRYDO‡6WXPS*ULQGLQJ‡ of Central Florida in 2011. 2012 Angie’s List ‡'HEULV+DXOLQJ‡:RRG&KLSV‡&UDQH6HUYLFH‡ Newspaper! light? Please send information Super Service Award Shickel, a graduate of Douglas about their accomplishment ‡/DQG&OHDULQJ‡)LUHZRRG‡ Anderson School of the Arts, is to Editor Martie Thompson at )UHH(VWLPDWHV &RQVXOWDWLRQV Send us your currently a computer engineer- [email protected] (904) 703-5040 Licensed, Insured (904) 287-3819 community news! & Workman’s Comp Why wait for the mailman? www.treeworkbymitchdrakeandsons.com [email protected] View our digital edition online at www.mandarinnewsline.com There’s something for everyone! Holiday activities from local churches and synagogues By Karl Kennell We want to bring to our at 12336 Mandarin Road are: readers some of the upcoming Christmas Eve Tuesday, Decem- holiday activities at a few of ber 24, 4:00 p.m. Holy Eucha- the approximately 32 houses rist, Rite II, with special presen- of worship in and around our tation of the Christmas Story neighborhood. We discovered for children; 6:00 p.m. Holy was a rich dedication to the tra- Eucharist, Rite II, with contem- ditions of the holidays, activities porary music; 8:00 p.m. Holy planned specifi cally for the up- Eucharist, Rite II, with full choir coming joyous holiday season. and instruments; 11:00 p.m. Services celebrating advent and Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with full Christmas will be found at each choir, instruments and incense; of the churches. The synagogues and Christmas Day, Wednesday, will be celebrating Hanukah December 25 at 10:00 a.m. Holy with a traditional fl avor. Most Eucharist, Rite I. church and synagogue calendars Christian Family Chapel, follow traditional observances located at 10365 Old St. Augus- for their holiday celebrations. tine Road is in the middle of a Here is a list of houses of 70 day initiative called SowJax. worship that responded to our Church members and attendees request for holiday schedules have been challenged to con- Come experience the start of and details. sider and act on various oppor- Crown Point Baptist Church tunities for sowing seeds of the at 10153 Old St. Augustine Road Gospel of Christ in their daily wonderful. is off ering a free event to help interactions. Some of the seeds something with the Christmas rush. They include being involved with are having a Parent’s Night the Salvation Army Red Kettle Out and Preschool/Children’s Drive and partnering with the Spend the day at Bolles, and discover a wonderful place for your child. Christmas Party on Saturday, Inner City Ministry of Campus Bolles provides the education, experiences and connections for your child December 14 from 4:00 p.m. Crusade for Christ by deliver- until 7:00 p.m., which is open to ing Boxes of Love (food) for to achieve amazing accomplishments in life. Join us for an Open House, the community for children ages Thanksgiving. Families are fi ll- and see for yourself the smaller class sizes with exceptional teachers, the Pre-K to fi fth grade. On Sunday, ing shoeboxes for children ages December 15 at 10:15 a.m. is two to 14 years old who are in state of the art classrooms and an advanced curriculum, and the positive the Christmas musical, “Joy of need around the world. This an- learning environment with grade-specific campuses. Bolles is a world Every Longing Heart.” Christmas nual initiative called Operation Eve service is Tuesday, Decem- Christmas Child is sponsored by leading to great opportunities. ber 24 at 7:00 p.m. Samaritan’s Purse, a humani- Chabad Lubavitch of North- tarian organization. Last year Join us for an Open House, and start something wonderful for your child… east Florida at 10129 Haley Christian Family Chapel con- only at Bolles. Road describes the season as tributed over 700 boxes. Also “Tis the season to be Jewish.” As they will visit with the elderly the Jacksonville Jewish Com- in assisted living facilities along 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. munity anticipates the arrival Old St. Augustine Road, singing, Monday, January 13 of the holiday of Chanukah, sharing devotions and providing snacks. Their Christmas Eve ser- Lower School Whitehurst Campus Chabad’s attention is directed towards the annual “Chanukah vices will be held at 4:00 p.m., San Jose at the Landing” event to be held 5:15 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:45 Pre-K —Grade 5 on Sunday, December 1. “If you p.m. and one family service think that Jews don’t have fun (bring children of all ages) at in December, you have yet to 5:30 p.m. attend this exciting celebration Christ Church Mandarin at 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. of Jewish culture and pride,” 9794 Old St. Augustine Road Friday, January 10 according to Rabbi Yoseph will hold an Advent celebra- Kahanov, regional director of tion called “A Gift to Give” on Lower School Ponte Vedra Beach Campus Chabad in Northeast Florida. Sunday, December 15 from Beaches This year’s event will feature 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with Pre-K— Grade 5 Sha-ron Kushnir on keyboard, a potluck dinner, carols and hot Grand Chanukah family carni- chocolate around the bonfi re. val and fair and, as always, the Their Christmas Eve family ser- For more information on a Bolles education and to kindling of Jacksonville’s tallest vice is December 24 at 5:00 p.m. reserve your space at our Open House, please visit Menorah. Kicking off the event Grace Community Church is the annual Chanukah Car at 10938 Hood Road South will www.BollesSuccessKit.org or call (904) 256-5030. Parade – a beautiful demonstra- hold a Christmas Eve service is tion of Jewish pride and solidar- 5:00 p.m. On Sunday, December Four Unique Campuses ity. Over 100 vehicles, adorned 22, special Christmas services Ponte Vedra Beach | Whitehurst | Bartram | San Jose with custom designed Chanukah will be held at two service Day and Boarding School from Pre-K through Grade 12. fl ags, (free to all participants) times: 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. are expected to join the cara- Mandarin United Methodist van towards The Landing. The Church, located at 11270 San fun-fi lled afternoon will feature Jose Boulevard will celebrate a variety of kiosks and exhibi- the season with fi ve Christmas tions. Dignitaries and public Eve services: Family Service at offi cials will convey Chanukah 4:00 p.m.; Candlelight Commu- greetings and well wishes to the nion at 4:00 p.m.; Contempo- Jewish community. The grand rary Christmas Service at 6:00 Menorah lighting will be held at p.m.; Lessons and Carols Service 5:00 p.m. at 6:00 p.m.; and Candlelight The Christmas Services schedule at The Episcopal Worship events cont. on pg. 23 Church of Our Saviour, located www.MandarinNewsLine.com • December 2013 • Mandarin NewsLine, Page 23

1RGPVQVJGRWDNKE Faith News Monday-Friday CORO Join us as we begin the moves around the church with Saturdays Advent season with the pre- music from many lands and CORO miere of “Christ is the Day,” a many ages. Timothy Tuller is Closed Sundays new work for choir, soloists and music director and organist. instrumentalists composed by Everyone is welcome. A nursery our director of music ministry, will be provided. For informa- Builders of all ages and skill levels. Bob Moore. The performance tion, please call 356-5507. Create everything from Historical will take place on Tuesday, Buildlings to Fantasy Creation. December 2, at 7:00 p.m. at the Mandarin United Methodist Suggested donation Episcopal Church of Our Sav- Church presents their Christmas 
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Freedom Christian Fellow- The Jacksonville Teens ship invites the community to Mark your calendars for “Scotch, Cigars Volunteer group of the Jewish “CHRISTmas Alive” on Friday, Community Alliance will meet Saturday and Sunday evenings, and Football” at River Garden Hebrew Home December 13 through 15 from Jewish Family and Com- served at 5:30 p.m. followed “helping people help them- on Sunday, December 1 to assist 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. for a munity Services (JFCS) is by dinner and football-related selves” and serves all persons with the annual resident Cha- dramatic, fun and unforgettable pleased to announce the third discussion. Tickets and spon- in a non-discriminatory man- nukkah party. This group is for Christmas journey for the whole annual men’s event, Scotch, sorship opportunities are avail- ner. volunteers ages 13 and up and family! Experience this free 30 Cigars and Football, hosted at able. is open to the whole communi- For more information minute outdoor, guided walking the prestigious Epping Forest ty. Please call 730-2100 ext. 228 JFCS has been a vital part about this event, please con- tour to “Bethlehem.” Freedom Yacht Club. Guests will have to reserve your spot or call ext. of the Jacksonville community tact Marie Gabbamonte, direc- Christian Fellowship is located the opportunity to sample 249 for more information. since 1917. Off ering a wide tor of marketing and develop- at 3423 Loretto Road in Man- high-end scotch and hand- array of social services such as ment, at 394-5727 or email at darin. rolled cigars while discussing fi nancial assistance, child wel- [email protected]. St. John’s Cathedral, located football with celebrity sports fare, adoption services, emer- at 256 East Church Street in A Blue Christmas service commentator David Lamm. gency food pantry, counseling downtown Jacksonville, pres- will be held at 6:30 p.m. on De- Join JFCS on Thursday, Janu- and Jewish services. JFCS is ents an Advent Procession of cember 17 at Mandarin United ary 9, 2014. Drinks will be committed to the mission of Lessons and Carols on Sunday, Methodist Church, located at December 1 at 5:00 p.m. This 11270 San Jose Boulevard. This service in a dramatic candlelit service will be especially for Purposeful Parenting liturgy symbolizes the bring- those for whom the Christmas ST. JOSEPH’S ing of light into darkness in the season is a reminder of loss or CATHOLIC CHURCH anticipation of Christ. During diffi cult times. 31 Days ‘til Christmas Christmas Schedule 2013 the service, the Cathedral Choir By Allie Olsen Christmas Eve Masses December 24 Worship events cont. from pg. 22 I buy a cinnamon broom until Christmas and you: every October to usher in the • Haven’t even made a shop- 3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. Communion at 8:00 p.m. Church at 11844 Mandarin Holiday Season. I used to just ping list and 12:00 Midnight St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Road will be having a Family welcome fall, but now as soon • Don’t know when you’ll go (Lessons and Carols 11:00 p.m.) at 11730 Old St Augustine Road Celebration of Christmas and as the cinnamon brooms come to a live nativity or Christ- Christmas Day Masses Candlelight Service at 4:30 p.m. out, so do the Christmas decora- mas music special December 25 on Christmas Eve will conduct 10:00 a.m., 12:00 noon Vigil Mass masses at 3:00 p.m., with a Christmas Message and tions. So, Happy Holidays, y’all! • Need to get photos with 5:00 p.m. (Children’s Liturgy) Candlelight Service at 7:00 p.m. A few months ago, I heard Santa Solemnity of Mary Vigil Mass • Haven’t planned a White El- December 31 and 7:00 p.m.; Lessons and Christmas Eve. Also, a Christ- someone worrying that the 5:30 p.m. mas message, Candlelight and Christmas season is shorter ephant Christmas Party with Carols from 11:00 p.m. until Solemnity of Mary Mass 11:45 p.m. with Christmas Mass Communion service will be than usual this year and there your girlfriends… January 1 at midnight in the main church. held in the sanctuary at 9:00 were just 90 days until Christ- Relax! Take a couple of 10:00 a.m., 7:00 p.m. Christmas masses will be held p.m. mas. Call me crazy, but doesn’t deep breaths and savor the Reconciliation at 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon in Many house of worship did Christmas come a month or so cinnamon and pumpkin spice. December 18 the main church. not get their calendars to us in after Thanksgiving which is a Don’t marginalize the familial 7:00 p.m. Parish Penance Service Mandarin Presbyterian time for publication. Undoubt- month or so after Halloween holiday of Thanksgiving in a December 20 edly during this holiday season every single year? rush to make Christmas better 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. keyboardconnectionjax.com you will fi nd activities at your Now there are 31 days until just because all the Thanksgiv- December 21 9912 San Jose Boulevard church or synagogue which Christmas. ing stuff is already marked 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. down to 75 percent off … actu- expand the joy of the season. Thirty-one days until 11730 Old St. Augustine Rd. Keep in your heart somber Christmas would be blissfully ally, that’s all the more reason respect for the reasons for the enough, really. Thirty-one days to really enjoy celebrating Jacksonville, Florida 880-0002 season. Happy Holidays! to shop and wrap, visit a live Thanksgiving! 904-268-5422 nativity and walk around the neighborhood admiring the best Christmas lights… what? No Christmas lights up in your neighborhood yet? H No, because while there HARDAGE G GIDDENS are 31 days until Christmas, FUNERAL HOMES & CEMETERIES there are only about two until Thanksgiving. It seems silly to think of hanging Christ- mas lights now, before we’ve even fi nalized the Thanksgiv- ing menu. Could it be that the outsides of our homes refl ect real life more than the always- look-to-the-next-thing lifestyle that retail and media projects as reality? My front door boasts a large, twiggy wreath covered in bittersweet sprays, sunfl ow- ers and dried wheat, not an evergreen wreath. I’m living in the present. Sure, I’ve already picked up some Christmas gifts; I do that throughout the year Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin when I see the perfect thing for 3AN*OSE"LVDs*ACKSONVILLE &, one of the kids. 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Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Daniel Bruhl, Kidney Smart Class Alexandra Maria Lara and Olivia Wilde. Review by TG Stanton : : Kidney Disease Education : : *Trip fee includes airfare from Jacksonville, hotel, : : Expert Educators : : ground transportation, Learn some more meals and planned at excursions. Good Movie, Glad to Have Seen It (4 out of 5) : : No Cost : : For more information, call (904) 366-6627 DeepWaterNOW.comor email [email protected] This month’s movie review respectively by Chris Hemsworth belongs to the fi lm Rush, a and Daniel Bruhl. Hunt is a brash Monthly in-person MHS Sports Roundup dramatic, action biography for and aggressive driver, who plays classes are available in adults and teens to enjoy. as hard as he drives. Lauda is a your area. Winter sports season begins The 1970s was the time of meticulous and fearless driver, By Hazel Odell, MHS Student sex, drugs and rock and roll. measuring each turn in life as It was also the time across the well as on the road. They both RSVP today at KidneySmart.org/Class (1-888-695-4363) Mandarin High School week.” world for Formula One racing travel the roads and race tracks or call 1-888-MY-KIDNEY students have wrapped up the After a heart stopping and the fi erce competition for around the country in search fall season and are eager to game, where Mandarin really of being the best driver in the © 2013 DaVita Healthcare Partners Inc. the world championship between All rights reserved. 06376-01-KEYC impress this winter. The boys looked like they could win playboy James Hunt and Aus- world. Through drama and and girls cross-country teams at the end, AC won. The fans trian, Nikki Lauda, portrayed Movie Review cont. on pg. 25 traveled to Tallahassee for were crushed, but they look State Finals on November 9. forward to beating AC in as The boys placed fourth, with many other sports as they can. Gardening: Falling into winter their top two runners placing Girls’ weightlifting hosted By Contributing Writer Master Gardener Lesley Arrandale with Duval County Extension, University of Florida/IFAS fi fth and ninth. their fi rst meet of the sea- The varsity football team son against Atlantic Coast It is often the case that against the wind. If a couple the temperature inside lower fi nished the season 5-5. They on Wednesday, November eagerly awaited fall weather is of cold nights are forecast, just than some plants might toler- lost the last game of the 13. They beat AC. Their new slow to arrive. While northern- leave these blankets in place, ate. If the pots have been well season, against Atlantic Coast coaches are Brian Braddock, ers are skiing in near blizzard but if you use plastic, keep it watered, as all plants should be High School (AC) by a score of who just fi nished coaching conditions, we can be basking off foliage as much as possible before a cold snap, their roots 13-7 on Friday, November 8. football and Ashleigh Nosse. in the sublime upper 70s to to avoid damage from cold will not necessarily be dam- When AC was established For those who don’t know, lower 80s! transmission and then at least aged. in 2010, they pulled a number girls in weightlifting compete As December approaches partly remove it during the day Cool-season vegetables of students from MHS. During in the bench press and the though, change is in the air to avoid overheating. Old sheets should be coming on well. Keep AC’s homecoming week, on clean and jerk. They get three and being prepared to deal with and blankets also work, but scouting regularly for pests and “Word Wednesday,” a num- scored lifts each and the high- cold snaps will help enormously may damage plants if they get treat with mild insecticides like ber of AC students spelled est lift counts. The top lifters when you need to protect wet and rest on the foliage for soaps or oils if you fi nd more out “MHS wears jorts.” They from each weight category (110 tender plants. Happily, frost too long. insects than you’re comfortable were making fun of the Euro- pounds and under, 119 pounds blankets are widely available. Young citrus should be with. For information on what pean boys’ soccer players who and under, etc.) are awarded These lightweight, synthetic protected by heaping up soil, to plant now, check out the No- sometimes wear knee-length points. The team with the fl eece covers can keep tempera- mulch or sand over the graft vember/December edition of A jean shorts. Mandarin’s come- highest number of points wins. tures at least fi ve degrees higher union; make sure to remove it New Leaf: http://duval.ifas.ufl . back was an embracing of the Girls’ slow-pitch softball, and thicker covers will do even after the danger has passed. edu/documents/ANewLeafNov- jorts insult. There were numer- boys’ and girls’ soccer, boys’ better. For tender in-ground If you have larger tropical Dec2013.pdf. Even into Decem- ous exchanges on social net- and girls’ basketball and boys’ plants, make sure to cover them plants in pots you might move ber it is possible to plant some works between students such and girls’ wrestling also sprung completely, taking the blanket them indoors. 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Fair. These annual fund raising $49 for events enable the garden club to carry on 68 years of service one-month to Mandarin and the greater of unlimited Jacksonville community. sessions!* We are looking forward to seeing you in 2014 at our many informative garden club meet- ings that are free and open to the public and at our fantasti- Discover Jacksonville’s premier cally fun fundraising events. indoor fitness bootcamp that will Mark your 2014 calendar for our fi rst meeting of the year, on help you burn fat and build lean January 16 at 10:00 a.m. to cel- muscle in just 30 minutes! ebrate Arbor Day. The meeting will be followed by a potluck luncheon. Garden Club members enjoy playing Mexican Train For those who work dur- ing the day you can attend the Not just gardening goes on drinks and provide snacks for evening Live Oak Circle meeting at the Mandarin Garden Club! everyone. There is usually an on January 23 at 7:00 p.m. awesome selection of snacks The Mandarin Garden Club of- For more information about since some of our ladies love to fers a variety of activities for any of the activities at the Man- cook. members ranging from garden- darin Garden Club, please visit ing classes and crafts to Mexi- The Mandarin Garden Club our website, www.mandaringar- *First time clients only. Not to be combined with other offers. can Train. We have a fun group sends out a big thank you to denclub.org, call 268-1192 or of members who play the very the community for supporting check us out on Facebook. The 10210 San Jose Blvd. popular domino game Mexican our 2013 fund raising events: Garden Club has fi ve circles: (904) 232-8700 | www.jaxfitbodybootcamp.com Train once a month at the club. Garden Festival/Plant Sale; Bumblebees (children), Cherokee There are 13 rounds of spirited $1.00 Clothing Sales; Trash to Rose, Dogwood, Magnolia and Movie Review cont. from pg. 24 play. Members bring their own Treasure Garage Sale and Craft Live Oak (evening). danger, both drivers take risks worth defi nitely showed he can to achieve this goal. Between play more than an action hero. driving on tracks from Europe He played this character with Real animal life science on school campus to Japan at hair-raising speeds, charm that could make you love Contributed by Jackie Hudson Hunt fi nds love with model Suzy him while some of his choices Miller, played by Olivia Wilde question his character, either The week of November what they believe to be a the eggs. and Lauda fi nds the same with way; his fun and drive get him 4 was an exciting week of yellow-bellied slider turtle lay A second unplanned sci- the stranded Marlene, portrayed through the dangerous profession unplanned animal life sci- her eggs between the back ence lesson occurred when by Alexandra Maria Lara. Their he chose. Daniel Bruhl delivered ence lessons at Shepherd of door of the classrooms and the a turkey vulture discovered personal lives are often as rocky depth of personality and desires; the Woods Lutheran School’s playground. The marvels of a dead squirrel for its lunch. as their profession, especially he was seldom a people person, Mandarin Campus! The stu- God’s creation were captured The students and teachers after Lauda suff ers a horrendous making his romance and mar- dents were amazed to watch on tape and can be seen on took that opportunity to learn and fi ery accident in the Greman riage more touching, particularly the school’s Facebook page, about the cycle of life and Grand Prix. His character and after his dramatic car wreck. www.facebook.com/SOT- how death brings life. They perseverance drive him to battle This is where his wife stood out, WSchool. The students studied also learned some to interest- through physical and emotional though the one drawback was the turtle’s pictures to try to ing information about turkey healing. In addition, Lauda’s the under use of Olivia Wilde; determine its species and then vultures. Did you know the persistent competition with Hunt however, one could easily see investigated the gestation wing span of a turkey vulture fuels his recovery and ambition that this is one career that could period of the eggs and the can be as wide as 72 inches? to win. play havoc with relationships. behaviors of the baby turtles Dr. Madelyn Speagle, prin- Ron Howard has masterfully The driving is another place that upon hatching. The gestation cipal, said, “As you can tell, directed this fi lm through the Ron Howard excelled; the action period is 60 to 90 days. It was the students and the school 1970s and the drama of the For- packed races with dangerous determined that if the baby are truly blessed with 40 won- mula One racing. He respected turns at remarkable speeds made turtles go to the lake on the derfully wooded acres on our the emotions of the era and the you feel part of the scene. Like campus after hatching, the Mandarin Campus.” characters dealing with life- watching a car crash, you cannot turtles will need to travel 322 altering situations. Chris Hems- look away, and you enjoy it. feet to the lake. The students will continue to monitor and record the activities around the nest and the hatching of Turtle laying eggs.

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Don’t forget that the Jacksonville Historical Society’s 12th an- nual Gingerbread House Extravaganza will be held on Wednes- day, December 4 through Saturday, December 21. The hours are: weekdays, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This is an important fundraiser for the Jacksonville Historical Society. The suggested donation for adults is $5. For children aged three to 16, the suggested donation is $3. It’s held at the Old St. Andrew’s Church at 317 A. Philip Randolph Boulevard, across from the Veterans Memo- rial Arena.

School announces new soccer coaches By Contributing Writer Roslyn Karstedt, CCA ing courses serves as the technical director at early on in JYSC and looks forward to con- his career as tinuing the tradition of a strong many Scot- soccer program at CCA. tish players Coach Rob joins us from do and has the Jacksonville Youth Soccer continued Club. He holds the UEFA SFA B to build on license diploma and SFA chil- his coach- dren’s license diploma. He played ing creden- soccer from 1993 to 1999 for United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Update tials. He has various Scottish teams including completed Hutchison Vale, Spartans and many quali- Edinburgh City. Coach Rob went Training – Lifeblood fi cations in on to work for the SFA (Scottish By Contributing Writer Ralph Little, Flotilla 14-8 several fi elds Football Association) and worked of health, as a community coach for No organization can survive training and another to man- fi tness and Scottish Premier League team, and maintain its purpose without age public education. Member Christ’s Church Academy, a sports sciences. Coach John has Hibernian FC. As coach for Elgin a steady infusion of instruc- training begins with the same K-12 school located off of Old a heart for developing young College in Chicago, his team won tion and training to renew the About Boating Safely course St. Augustine Road, is excited to soccer players and loves teaching the conference championship capabilities of its people. The that boaters take. After complet- announce the addition of new not only his love for the sport and also earned the college’s fi rst auxiliary supports its members ing the course and acquiring a soccer coaches to their athletics but the skill of the game. He Women’s Soccer Region IV title. with layers of training, most of basic qualifi cation, members can family. has a desire to see the program As a result, in 2004, Anderson which is at the member’s choice. choose their own way. Those be- Coach John McLelland and continue to grow at CCA as well was awarded both the Women’s Besides fulfi lling Coast Guard coming staff offi cers have online Coach Rob Anderson are joining as train our athletes to have back Conference Coach of the Year objectives, that training demon- specialty courses available and CCA to head up our boys’ soccer up skills in coaching to assist and the Women’s Regional strates the methodical equipping may attend courses associated program. Both of these coaches them to be one notch above oth- Coach of the Year. Anderson’s of individuals to be confi dent in with annual auxiliary confer- come with over 20 years of er soccer players when compet- Ramsay Area Soccer U12 team carrying out the services they’ve ences or those presented at soccer coaching experience and ing for spots should they decide won the State Cup in Minnesota volunteered to accomplish. If Coast Guard facilities for which even more years playing soccer. to pursue soccer at the college in 2002. Previously, he was the you accept the mission to exam- travel is compensated. Members Coach John has played level. 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