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to our Puzzles January 2018 MandarinNewsLine | Page 3 take Artist Visions presented Also, the Fundraising Committee will Mandarin Women’s Club at JCA ask members to nominate their choices welcomes Kalani Rose The Society of Mixed Media Artists for the annual charity contributions. The Mandarin Women’s Club’s Jan. (SoMMA) will present the exhibit “Art- Annual membership dues are $20. 25 program at the Ramada ist Visions” in the Vandroff Art Gallery Luncheon reservations are required; call Inn in Mandarin will at the Jewish Community Alliance, lo- Florence at (904) 262-8719. feature Kalani Rose, cated at 8505 San Jose Blvd., from Jan singer and ukulele 7 – Jan. 31. The exhibit will showcase musician, who pieces by many of the award winning Smoking cessation class will perform a members of the organization. An open- offered variety of songs ing reception and awards presentation, Want to start the new year off Tobacco and the audi- which is open to the public, will be Free? Join Northeast Florida AHEC ence will join held from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday, for a free Tools to Quit class at Mayo in the fun by Jan. 7; regular hours at the center are Clinic Primary Care on Jan. 20 from playing “Name Monday – Thursday, 5:30 a.m. – 9:30 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Class attendees will that Tune” for p.m.; Friday, 5:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sat- receive free patches, lozenges, and gum prizes. Doors open urday 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.; and Sunday, 8 as well as a free quit plan, workbook, at 10:30 a.m. The a.m. – 6 p.m. water bottle, stress ball and more. Call luncheon fee is $17 and Photo courtesy Sandy Arpen reservations must be made Northeast Florida AHEC at (904) 482- Several members of the Mandarin Women’s Club 0189 to register and learn about more no later than one week prior to this painted frogs at the Mandarin Museum & Histori- River City women to meet classes near you. event; contact Geri at gerimarch23@ cal Society in November. The River City Women’s Club meets gmail.com or call (904) 933-7649. the third Wednesday of each month for Visit www.mandarinwomensclub.com tests. The class will review test-taking lunch, camaraderie and a fund rais- for more information or membership strategies and tips, how to use the Gale ing program for charity. This month’s forms. Testing and Education Reference Cen- luncheon will be held on Jan. 17 at ter, where to find sample tests, and how the Ramada Inn, Mandarin, located to navigate Brainfuse, a database that at 3130 Hartley Road. Social time is College test workshops offers on-demand tutoring and study 10:30 a.m. with a business meeting offered tools for students of all ages. Mandarin at 11 a.m., followed by a luncheon Although studying for the SAT or ACT branch help sessions will be held on and program. Guest speaker Suzanne can feel daunting, it doesn’t have to be Jan. 9 at 5 p.m. and Jan. 27 at 11 a.m, Marino from Southern Cross Antiques that way. Workshops for college bound and at the South Mandarin branch on Mall and No Place Like Home Inte- students are available at the Mandarin Jan. 18 at 3 p.m. Call the Mandarin riors will combine two topics, “Trash and South Mandarin Branch Libraries Branch Library at (904) 262-5201 or to Treasures” and “What To Do With that introduce the library’s free re- the South Mandarin Branch Library at Our Antiques,” with a sample tutorial. Photo by MetroCreative sources to help students prepare for the (904) 288-6385 for more information.
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We will the school board’s search for a new picked up in the Mandarin area, al- see activity here after the first of the year superintendent? Q: Do you have any District 7 updates? though a few areas still remain. Mulch- with completion by the end of the first A: The board welcomes the input of all A: Things are very busy this time of ing is taking place not only at Marbon quarter. The trees will be appropriate stakeholders and as we move forward in year, with the conclusion of the first Road, but also at Palmetto Leaves Park. ones that don’t require much water or this process, we will continue to engage semester looming. I would like to re- This mulch will be used to cover land- maintenance. with the community. mind everyone that the first of the New fills, not as landscaping groundcover. Year is Open Enrollment for parents We are being told the mulching should Q: What do residents have to look forward Q: Do you have any updates on the looking at school choice. To assist with be wrapped up by late January or early to in Mandarin in 2018? superintendent search? this decision, the Duval County Public February. A: They can look forward to our parks A: The board did pick a date for the Schools Choice Expo will be held Jan. being upgraded. In fact in the first RFP (Request for Proposal) to be re- 20, 2018 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Q: What is the latest on the rebuilding of quarter of 2018, a new playground for leased: Jan. 4, 2018. This gives compa- Prime Osborn Convention Center. County Dock? Losco Park will be installed, in time nies a chance to make a bid to be the The event showcases magnet programs, A: This rebuilding, which will include for spring and summer activities. Also, superintendent search company for career academies, charter schools, a redesign, is still being held up due to additional sidewalks on Orange Picker Duval County Public Schools. high school acceleration programs and funds not being received from FEMA. Road from Mandarin Road to Brady neighborhood schools for all grade Since Hurricane Matthew more than a Road and then northerly on Mandarin Q: Can you go over the timeline going levels. Teachers, principals and students year ago, we have received $67,000 of Road will be installed. We look forward forward with this search? from every school will be on hand to the approximately $28 million that is to possible walking trails along Manda- A: The goal would be to select the talk with parents and students about owed to us. rin Road so pedestrians can safely enjoy search firm by late February or early their academic offerings. Details are On a good note, the kayak launch at the road as well as bikes and cars. Also, March. The current goal of the board is on the district’s website, www.du- County Dock has been built and should residents should remember that the city to have the new superintendent in place valschools.org. be operational by the time this issue is has a tree mitigation fund with funds by July 2018. designated to plant trees in rights of Finally, I’d like to wish everyone a in circulation. This was funded inde- Happy New Year! pendently through the Florida Inland way/parks/schools. Please contact me Q: Is there a chance the new via email if you have any ideas of places superintendent could be the interim Navigation District (FIND). Addition- Q: How can our readers contact you? ally, I hope people know that we have where this fund could place trees. superintendent? A: The original plan was that the A: They can email me at HersheyL@ kayak launches also at Mandarin Park I’d also like to wish everyone a very duvalschools.org or call me at and Palmetto Leaves Park. interim superintendent would not be Happy New Year! someone who would apply for the per- (904) 316-3609. manent position and in conversations I Q: Do you have any other District 6 Q: What is the best way for our readers to updates? contact you? have had with Superintendent Wil- A: I have been in touch with the state to A: Community members can email me advocate for better maintenance of the at [email protected] or call (904) 630- medians on San Jose Boulevard. Since 1388. San Jose is a state road, they are respon- Dedicated to Helping Seniors Buy and Sell & 904-513-3910 904-438-5258 / KidtoKidJacksonville / UptownJacksonville MON-SAT: 9AM-8PM / SUN: CLOSED MON-SAT: 10AM-8PM / SUN: 12PM-6PM
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We have worked hard on our A: This year, session starts on Jan. 9, lead to fewer accidents on the roads. A: The JTA board is meeting tomorrow local ordinances and on Dec. 12, the 2018 — earlier than last year. Actually, Secondly, the Smart Cities Challenge (Dec. 14) to vote on a proposal from council passed this emergency resolu- it’s only the second time in history to bill will encourage cities and counties First Coast Energy to purchase this tion that strongly opposes this proposed have this early of a start, rather than the to apply for grants to do connected land for $2.4 million. The proposed legislation to send a strong message to typical March. There were several bills vehicles projects. For example, autono- development plan is consistent with the Tallahassee. Our resolution was signed last year that didn’t quite get through mous vehicles will share information PUD that is already in place: the parcels by all 19 City Council members. either the House or the Senate and this about traffic patterns and alleviate traffic fronting San Jose Boulevard will be early start will allow us to move them congestion by “talking” to infrastruc- commercial — a Dailey’s store — with Q: What can residents look forward to in through first thing. ture, such as to change the timing on the JTA Park and Ride lot reconfigured 2018 from the City Council? traffic lights etc. and the back of the parcel used for A: There will be capital improvements Q: Are there any bills that should be off to residential. It’s my intention to continue in Mandarin in the form of sidewalks a fast start this session? Q: What other bills can residents expect to to work with the Parks Department to along Mandarin Road (some of which is A: A bill to address the opioid addiction see up for a vote this year? hopefully convince the developers to already under construction) and an ex- was worked on conceptually during the A: I am co-sponsoring a couple of give serious consideration and join us pansion of the Mandarin Senior Center, off season. Basically, we need to break bills. One is for the Hope Scholarship in our plan to provide the ending of the which is also funded for 2018. The old down the barriers to treatment of this program to combat serial bullying in bike path from Greenland Road to San courthouse and city hall downtown will addiction. Three ways will probably be schools. If a child is bullied, parents can Jose culminating in some park space. be demolished and I anticipate some addressed: removing the pre-authoriza- apply for a Hope Scholarship to finance green space to be left there afterwards. I tion requirement to get the medicines their child’s move to a private school. Q: What would be the next step, assuming continue to work with the Jacksonville that wean addicts off the opioids; Bullying still needs to be addressed in all is accepted? Sheriff’s Office and the State Attorney’s limiting the number of opioid pills that our schools, but victims shouldn’t have A: First Coast Energy would begin its office to address human trafficking in can be prescribed at one time; and con- to wait for a solution. Another bill aims 90-day due diligence period, after which Jacksonville, as we rank among the top necting to a federal database to allow to reduce the regulations to getting the project will go to the Planning three in human trafficking in the state. physicians and pharmacies to determine licensed in certain professions, such as Department for permitting. It does not if a patient is using multiple sources to cosmetology. For example, presently, have to go back to the City Council as Finally, I’d like to wish everyone a very obtain opioids. barbers must have 1,200 hours of train- the PUD has already been approved. Happy New Year. I’m looking forward ing and the bill seeks to reduce this to a to a healthy, happy and progressive Q: What are some of the bills that you will more reasonable 600 hours in an effort Q: What has been happening lately in the 2018. be sponsoring in 2018? to reduce barriers to entry so folks can City Council? A: House members can sponsor six bills A: One thing of particular note to Q: What is the best way for our readers to get to work sooner. This would also contact you? per year. A couple that I am sponsoring bring the requirements more in line Mandarin is an emergency resolution A: They can email me at THazouri@coj. have to do with autonomous vehicles. with other professions. the council passed yesterday in response The first will allow these driverless cars to Florida Senate Bill 574 and Florida net or call (904) 630-1396. to safely deploy on our roadways … Q: What is the best way for our readers to House Bill 521, which seek to eliminate once the the technology has advanced to contact you? all local tree protection laws across the meet certain functions as outlined in the A: Readers can can email me at Jason. bill. General Motors expects to have a [email protected] or call my car meet the criteria by late 2019 – early local office at (904) 332-7297. 2020. 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HEALTH & WELLNESS How to overcome workout fatigue By NewsLine Staff [email protected]
Regular exercise provides a host of im- combining exercise with a diet low in · Stay hydrated. Hydrating dur- mediate and long-term benefits. Those carbohydrates can help them achieve ing a workout helps replace the who exercise regularly can maintain their goal more quickly; however, water and nutrients that are lost healthy weights while reducing their the HSS advises people dealing with through sweat. Muscles that are risk for illnesses such as cardiovascular workout fatigue to increase the amount not hydrated during a workout disease and diabetes. of carbohydrates they eat. Doing so will and throughout the rest of the help muscles maintain their glyco- day are susceptible to fatigue. While exercise can make people more gen levels, which are depleted during energetic throughout the day, some exercise. According to the HSS, carbs · Use proper form when exercis- might find themselves battling fatigue should account for between 40 and ing. Improper form can lead to during their workouts. Muscle fatigue 60 percent of aerobic athletes’ caloric injury and/or muscle fatigue. is a normal side effect of exercise, but intake, and between 30 and 35 percent Men and women who cannot people who are experiencing difficulty for anaerobic athletes. adhere to proper form when getting through their workouts due to working out may need to reduce fatigue may benefit from the following · Eat before and after a workout. Early the amount of weight they’re strategies. risers who like to exercise first thing lifting. As activities are performed in the morning might develop muscle using proper form, people may · Eat a balanced diet. The Hospital for fatigue if they workout on empty find they’re building muscle Photo courtesy Metrocreative Special Surgery (HSS) in New York stomachs. The HSS recommends eating without growing fatigued. As workouts Use proper form when exercising to combat workout fatigue. City advises that a well-balanced diet a light meal or snack roughly two hours progress, weight can be added. that includes complex proteins, fruits, before exercising, and then eating again vegetables, and carbohydrates can help within one hour of finishing a workout. · Give the body time to recover. Aging men and women must recog- men and women combat workout Doing so provides some energy during Whether it’s more time between sets of nize that they might not be capable of fatigue. People who are working out in a workout and helps muscles broken repetitions or an extra day off between pushing themselves as hard as they once an effort to lose weight may think that down during exercise refuel and repair. workouts, a fatigued body might just did and should adjust their workouts need more time to rest and recover. accordingly. Healthy resolutions for the year ahead By NewsLine Staff [email protected] Complete Health Care Accepting Many people see the dawn of a new seem like an unattainable goal for many New Patients year as the perfect time to implement men and women. But the National for Women changes that they hope will have posi- Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute notes tive impacts on their lives in the year that ongoing sleep deficiency can in- FLORIDA WOMAN CARE Most Insurances ahead. New Year’s resolutions have a crease a person’s risk for chronic health (JACKSONVILLE OB/GYN) Accepted way of falling by the wayside as the problems, including heart disease, kid- year progresses, but sticking with the ney disease, high blood pressure, diabe- following healthy resolutions can have tes, and stroke. The American Academy We Specialize in: lasting impacts on the lives of men and of Sleep Medicine recommends adults • Normal and High Risk Pregnancy women. age 18 and older get between seven and • Well Woman and Routine eight hours of sleep per night. Gynecological Care • Read more. Many adults wish they • Hysterectomy and Prolapse surgery had more time to read, but busy sched- • Turn off your devices. As recently • Laparoscopic Surgery ules filled with commitments to work as 15 years ago, many adults made • and family can make it hard to pick it through their days without smart- LEEP/Laser Surgery up a book every day — but perhaps phones, tablets, e-readers, and other • Urinary Incontinence Surgery more people would find time to read if devices that are so prevalent today. • Menopause they knew doing so could add years to While it might seem impossible to • Endometriosis their lives. In an analysis of 12 years of live without such devices in the 21st • Infertility Treatment data from the University of Michigan’s century, turning them off can have Health and Retirement Study, research- profound impacts on people’s quality of New Location Near Baptist ers at the Yale School of Public Health life. A 2013 survey of more than 1,000 South Hospital! NEW LOCATION! found that people who read books for people conducted by the resilience 904-288-6910 as little as 30 minutes a day over several platform meQuilibrium found that 73 G. Quadir Khan, MD, FACOG 13241 Bartram Park Blvd. years lived an average of two years lon- percent of respondents felt their devices Suite 1309 ger than people who did not read at all. contributed to stress in their lives. Jacksonville, Florida 32258 • Sleep more. More time to sleep might • Work less. Working fewer hours may help many professionals cut back on their stress, as the APA notes that 65 percent of Americans cited work as their primary source of stress. But working fewer hours may also make men and women more productive. A recent experiment funded by the Swed- ish government compared nurses at a retirement home who worked six-hour Pediatric Associates days on eight-hour salaries to a control group that worked the more traditional of Julington Creek, PA eight-hour workday. Nurses in the ex- perimental group reported having more Off ering care for Infants, energy in their spare time and at work, Children & Adolescents which allowed them to do 64 percent Open Mondays through Fridays more activities with facility residents. Nurses in the experimental group also Mary Ann Garcia, M.D., FAAP 8:30am – 5pm took half as much sick time as those Victor Luz, M.D., FAAP 1631 Race Track Road Suite 101 in the control group. 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HEALTH & WELLNESS Nutrition Check: Starting the Year off SMART By Kristen Hicks Ph.D., RDN, LDN and Paige Chaffin [email protected]
The start of each New Year is always A SMART goal style could be either Kristen K. Hicks Ph.D., RDN, LDN is Nutrition and Dietetics, Brooks College of a bittersweet time in terms of judging “In January, I want to consume at least an assistant professor in the Department of Health, University of North Florida. our health. At this time, new goals are two vegetables each day” or “In 2018, starting to be made and goals from the I plan to limit going out to eat to less About Acupuncture & Wellness previous year are assessed for success than twice per week for the next three 1/2 OFF Balance your body, balance your life! or failure. Each year around 41 months.” Setting more specific 1st visit Back & Neck Pain • Hot Flashes percent of Americans make Setting goals sets a more realistic new clients only Stress Management New Year resolutions, SMART foundation to complete Migraines/Headaches • Depression over half of which set them. 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We’ve also recently built a learning center on our grounds During the week, students asked for with the funds from a St. Johns County pledges from friends and relatives in or- and Palatka Rotary Club Grant. der to raise funds for their school. Every day, the Bartram Springs Elementary Rodeheaver PTA visited all the classes in the school Boys Ranch, to thank the students that had pledges. located in Pal- Photo courtesy Mary Jane Eyler Each class had a Pledge-o-Meter that Crown Point students shop at the Holiday Gift Shop. atka, has been Photos courtesy Rodeheaver Boys Ranch featured goal rewards such as Crazy providing and different outdoor activities Point students an opportunity to pur- Sock Day, Flashlight Reading, and complete care for the boys at Rodeheaver Boys chase a variety of gift items, which range for up to 50 Ranch is always beneficial. in price from 25 cents to $15, for their disadvantaged family members and special friends. boys for the Rodeheaver Foundation was The students budgeted their money past 68 years. also recently awarded a grant and made decisions on what to buy and Children from the Quad Club Ro- how much to spend. PTA volunteers make their tary Collaboration of St. Johns were available to help each child shop way to the Rodeheaver Boys Ranch County and the Rotary Club within his or her budget. The event also because they have no home of their of Palatka to build a Learning Center at allowed our students to experience the own due to parental death, desertion, the Ranch, replicating a modern library joy of giving this holiday season. divorce, disability or dysfunction. or student center and used as a Learning Photo courtesy Bartram Springs Elementary Center, where the boys can be tutored St. Joseph students experience state Bartram Springs Elementary students had fun running at One of our greatest success stories at with their homework, SAT prep, or the Boosterthon on Oct. 13. history in St. Augustine the Ranch was Tech Sgt. Timothy A. other academic endeavors. The grants Officer, who was a Tactical Air Con- Fourth graders from St. Joseph Catho- allowed us to build a classroom at the Dress the Teacher. Then, on Friday, the trol Party Airman. After staying at the lic School visited St. Augustine and Ranch with almost 20 new computers kids busted out their running gear and Ranch as a child, he later served 14 experienced Florida’s history on Nov. and laptops. jogged, danced, skipped, and laughed years in the Air Force, during which he 21. The students visited the Castillo de through the 35 laps of fun. deployed several times in Iraq and Af- We are now trying to fundraise for a San Marcos, the Pirate Museum, and ghanistan. He was awarded the Bronze part-time tutor to make great use of Mission Nombre de Dios. They learned According to the school’s data, 76 Star twice, once with the “V” device our new Learning Center at the Ranch. percent of the students registered and for valor, and over 20 medals and rib- Having a funded tutor in the past has 60 percent received pledges. In addi- bons. Sadly, he was killed in 2015 after lead to the Ranch boys consistently tion, the school received pledges from a parachute-training incident during maintaining an overall grade point aver- 38 states and from countries as far away a military freefall training at Eglin Air age of 3.00 or better. Rodeheaver Boys as Brazil, Canada, India, Mongolia, Force Base, Fla. Ranch and Rodeheaver Foundation do Norway, and Jamaica. not receive any government funding, Officer visited the Ranch right before and rely solely on grants, events and the accident, showing interest in build- private donations. ing an obstacle course at the Ranch We’re not just your newspaper, similar to ones he would use for military Rodeheaver Foundation is also hosting Photo courtesy St. Joseph Catholic School we’re your neighbors! training and exercise. He was apprecia- its third annual fundraising tournament Fourth graders visited the Castillo de San Marcos. tive of the time he was able to spend benefitting Rodeheaver Boys Ranch. about the Native American groups that at the Ranch as a child while his own Rodeheaver Boys Ranch Benefit Bass resided in Florida in the early 1500s father served in the military. We have Tournament will be held on March and were instructed on the influence the been recently awarded a grant from 10, 2018 at the Palatka City Docks in Spanish had establishing St. Augustine. Lastinger Family Foundation and have Palatka. This event draws registrants and At the Mission they learned about the completed building this military-style boats from all over Northeast Florida, role the Catholic Church had in estab- obstacle course for the boys, while help- including St. Augustine, Palm Coast, lishing the first permanent settlement in ing to honor Officer’s legacy. Ponte Vedra, Palatka, Gainesville and the United States. Jacksonville. The Ranch sits on 800 acres of land Bartram Springs Elementary runs for fun in Palatka. We have our very own Boy Visit Rodeheaverfoundation.org for at Boosterthon Mandarin NewsLine is more information. Scout Camp, Vehicle Program, Pool, On Oct. 13 at Bartram Springs El- your Community Newspaper! Learning and Tutoring Center, Equestri- Krista Purcell is Director of Development ementary, hearts were racing, legs were an Program, garden, and now a military We need YOU to keep us informed at Rodeheaver Foundation. Contact her at pumping, and smiles were flooding the about interesting community events. style Obstacle Course. The boys contin- [email protected] or track as students participated in the ue to stay on the Ranch when school is Send it in! (386) 983-0658. 2017 Boosterthon Fun Run. out during the summer, so finding new [email protected]
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Like a Girl, an event that aims to raise her husband, Mark Kinder, in St. awareness and help close the gender gap Petersburg and then the two of them 1) What do you like in technology. The girls worked with went to away to college at Middle most about living in industry professionals to explore coding Tennessee State. Mark Kinder, son of Mandarin? in a fun and friendly environment. a Methodist pastor, was also accus- I like everything about tomed to moving around a lot. The it … the weather, the Professionals in the STEM fields spoke Photo courtesy Terri Kinder to a packed room each day, encouraging couple continued the trend by living trees, the sunsets on Juling- Terri and Mark Kinder in several different states while Mark ton Creek. It feels like we students to take chances, find something moved up the corporate ranks in the live in the country, but we they like, and stick to it. water treatment industry. He was are nearby to lots of activities. We just like a family. Some of our employees responsible for training employees recently saw the Air Show from our have been with us for many years. Mandarin Museum cont. from pg. 1 about water treatment and decided boat in the St. Johns River. he could train himself and his wife Also I love our customers. Some General Store and Post Office, which to open their own business. In 1987, 2) What do you think is your greatest come to the office and have lunch served in the heart of the community they chose Jacksonville for their re- accomplishment? with us or bring us cookies. We go through the happy and the sad parts until it closed in 1964. In 2004, a turn to Florida — because they knew Definitely being a parent. That’s why I of their lives. The most challenging partnership opportunity with the City the city had hard water. stayed home and didn’t work while our part is that the business consumes of Jacksonville began and the current son was young, until he started school. The Kinders started Affordable Water so much of your time. We wear so Mandarin Museum building was built in the Walter Jones Historical Park to in 1989 and never looked back. Terri 3) What do you enjoy doing in your spare many different hats and everyone house the organization’s collection and Kinder recalls starting the business time? does a lot of things not necessarily in with a Honda Civic hatchback that the job description. to bring history alive through exhibits I’m very active in my church, Em- and programs. With the opening of they would use to deliver the salt maus Church near Kernan and Beach 5) Where do you see yourself in 10 the 1898 St. Joseph’s Mission School- needed for the water systems and a boulevards. I also volunteer with Foster years? house for African-American Children credit card. She said it took them Closet, the organization that works I see myself doing more volunteer in 2016, the organization now man- four years to pay off the credit card with foster families to provide cloth- work. I’d like to work for Guardian ages five historic structures, plus the and they are now happy to have all ing for foster children. I volunteer to ad Litem. I’d also like to travel more museum, and has successful, diverse their hard work come to fruition. babysit foster children while the foster … perhaps Mark and I can take our and growing visitation and a variety of They opened the business about the parents have an evening out. I am so in dream trip to Alaska! educational programs. same time the Jacksonville Jaguars awe of what foster parents do. I know became an NFL franchise and were I couldn’t do it, so I am happy to help For more information, call (904) 268- pleased to count several players as support them in this way. Also, Mark 0784. To donate, mail to Mandarin customers. and I are original season ticket holders Museum, PO Box 23601 Jacksonville, The couple has lived in Mandarin the for the Jaguars. FL 32241 or stop by the museum at entire time, moving from an apart- Get to Know . . . 11964 Mandarin Road any Saturday 4) What is the best and most challenging ment on Claire Lane to a home in from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Mandarin aspect of owning your own business? Interested in being featured? Julington Forest, to a home they built Email Martie Thompson at Museum is a 501 (c ) 3 organization. The best part is that our office staff is [email protected]
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Expensive and to see if your fire extinguisher is One way to ensure that you and your these on display and ready to try. fishing pliers can be replaced by part of the recall, visit the Coast Guard boat meet the federal requirements is to Often store brand outfits, very a trip to any hardware store by Auxiliary national website www.cgaux. schedule a free vessel safety check with similar to the more expensive brands, purchasing nine-inch needle nose pliers org and go to the prevention directorate one of the Coast Guard Auxiliary vessel will be offered at a price of just a third and a pair of toenail clippers. Inexpen- in the “What’s New” section where you examiners. All passing vessels are issued of what the brand name is asking. Also, sive filet knives will do almost anything will see the Coast Guard Marine Safety a decal that is good for the year it is is- be on the watch for sales as the more an expensive knife will do, as long as Alert regarding the recall. 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Visit Panoramic Parks in Utah
By Debi Lander Travel [email protected]
America’s National Parks have been The arches are delicate and park rang- arch spanning 50 feet across the mesa’s niscent of the Grand Canyon, except called our greatest national treasure. ers promote the catch phrase, Don’t edge. It frames a castle-like scene. the gorge does not drop quite as deep, I agree. Trips to any of the 58 parks bust the crust. It’s the blackish stuff Then, I slowly and carefully sat down and the walls of the canyon are farther provide dramatic views, unforgettable you see on the ground, known as “bio- at the top of a 500-foot vertical cliff from the river. memories and fun times. logical soil crust,” and it is essential in and took in the spellbinding, sweeping preventing erosion. This topsoil is so panorama. No words needed. Go early Whether you are looking for landscape Florida offers three national parks: Bis- fragile that one step can wipe out years and soak in the sunrise as it illuminates or adventure, the Utah parks won’t cayne, Dry Tortugas and Everglades. of growth — a very important reason the arch. disappoint. If you haven’t visited, consider a road to stay on the marked trails. trip. I hiked to more outlooks including the Visit www.bylandersea.com to read aptly named Grand Point Overview. more of local travel writer Debi Lander’s This section of Canyonlands is remi- stories and travel tips.
Photos courtesy Debi Lander View from Mesa Arch in Canyonlands
The state of Utah (13th largest by land Fortunately, you can explore much area) boasts five National Parks and of Arches by driving and taking short they rank as some of the most spec- hikes. In the summer, temperatures tacular in the country. Last summer, I soar. traveled out West to visit two of Utah’s WesTmiNsTer WooDs oN JuliNgToN creek finest: Arches and Canyonlands. Double Arch stands as the largest formation and its parking area always The town of Moab, Utah makes a remains crowded. But, if you see noth- good base, with plenty of lodging op- ing else, don’t miss this area. Double Discover The tions and restaurants. It caters to out- Arch is massive, on a scale you can’t door types especially those into camp- imagine until you stand humbled at NaTural choice ing, hiking, biking and rafting. One its feet. morning, make sure you watch the sunrise as it hits the surrounding red Nearby rests North and South Win- iN seNior liviNg rock canyons. They burst forth with dows and Turret Arch. These immove- fiery blazes. In fact, you almost need able sandstone creations somehow Fall in love with a stunning natural setting, nestled on sunglass- emit ex- es. It’s citement, the waterfront of beautiful Julington creek. enjoy a impos- a feeling variety of spacious choices in residences, from beautiful sible to even villa homes to waterfront and garden apartments. and ignore children let us make life easier with services and amenities to the grasp. power of enhance your lifestyle, from maintenance-free living to Mother Next day, dining, housekeeping and 24-hour security — plus the Nature. I headed toward assurance of a full complement of supportive services. I started Dead at Arches Horse and fol- State Park, Call (877) 280-3594 lowed on the my usual way to today to learn more! proto- Canyon- col of Double Arch lands. The watching over- the introductory film in the Visitor look offers a majestic viewing point Center. The one in Arches is, hands 2,000 feet above the gooseneck bend down, the best intro I’ve seen in the in the Colorado River. The horizon national parks. After watching, I looms 100 miles away, and I was understood how arches, the rarest of overwhelmed by the vastness of the geological formations, develop. Water rock real estate and inhospitality of is the architect and if all conditions the region. Hard to imagine ancient are perfect, it seeps into crevasses and Puebloan people ever lived in these weaknesses in the sandstone, expands parts. 25 state road 13, Jacksonville, Fl and contracts with the weather and after centuries, an arch is formed. Further along, I entered the Island in www.WestminsterWoodsFL.org Ironically, the same forces that form an the Sky section of Canyonlands and arch also destroy it. trekked the trail to Mesa Arch, an Page 20 | MandarinNewsLine January 2018
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