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M EMBER OF THE RT PUBLISHING GROUP OF COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS Volume 6, Issue 8 Visit our online edition at www.mandarinnewsline.com May 2012 Community enjoys annual event Birding with Dogwood Circle Mandarin Art Festival brings the Amateur ornithologists fun once again...for the 44th time tour with local expert By Megan Crawford By Contributing Writer Tess Hart-Ross, Mandarin Garden Club the judges always have a hard time deciding which child will receive fi rst, second and third place for their grade group. The fact that these kids are able to produce such amazing works of art is truly impressive, especially considering that it took many well-known adult artists years to master the same skill. As usual, many diff erent forms of art were for sale. For instance hand crafted silk embroidery by Don Tran from St. Louis, Minnesota, was gazed upon with amazement while Tran practiced his craft for others to watch. To see more Bird watching enthusiasts Adams, spent an enjoyable few What’s not to love about We all know that children of his embroidery, visit www. from the Mandarin area may hours viewing the local world the Mandarin Art Festival? It’s have amazing imaginations; embroidery.7p.com. If you’re have heard the rumor of a rare, through binocular lenses. a great place for families to this fact proved to be true dur- into quirky art, then the artist to exotic fl ock of “birds” seen One does not garden in the spend time together and enjoy ing the Mandarin Art Festival’s see was Jeff rey Kennedy from stopping in their travels at our Mandarin area without realizing beautiful art work, jewelry and Children’s Art Show. The energy Palm Coast Florida. Attendees Walter Jones Park recently. It’s that in addition to our provid- weather. With that being said, of the art work by kids of all of all ages got a kick out of his true! On Tuesday, March 21, ing beautiful surroundings the 44th annual Mandarin Art ages truly came to life as people whimsical sculptures, such as members of the Dogwood Circle for ourselves, we’re providing Festival hosted by the Man- bought goodies from the bake “Potty Mouth,” which can be of the Mandarin Garden Club, perfect feeding and breed- darin Community Club (www. sale and witnessed children’s viewed along with his other led by the world renowned bird ing grounds for our feathered mandarincommunityclub.org) art lessons. Chris Buckley, the works at jeff reykennedyart.com. watching afi cionado, member residents, both permanent and on Easter weekend proved to be woman responsible for mak- Of course, the art festival and former president of the temporary. Adams shared a fi eld another great success. ing this exhibit possible, says Art Festival cont. on pg. 10 local Audubon Society, Carole Bird watchers cont. on pg. 13 Loretto Elementary fi rst grade class plants What’s Inside oasis with a “bubble gum” tree Page 3 What’s New By Karl Kennell Page 4 From the Council Visiting environment Member’s Desk Increase for the kids the fi rst grade Page 5 School District Journal classrooms of this year as your $ales this Loretto Elemen- well as in the Page 6 The Sheriff Reports Summer tary School future.” Page 9 Third Thursday Lecture takes you to a The class’s Call today and row of bright parents pooled Page 9 Mandarin Museum white portable funds to buy Page 10 More Art Festival! ask about our buildings sepa- plants from Page 12 Youth Arts Update rated by your Hall’s Ace Advertising typical dull Hardware at a Page 13 Summer Camp Guide $pecials grey concrete discount. On Page 15 MHS Happenings sidewalk. Little the Wednesday Page 17 Youth Scene 904-866-4919 spots of grass before Spring and dirt line Break, the Page 18 MHS Sports the sidewalk to party cleaned Page 20 Constitution the portables. out the grass Page 21 Faith News To say spots of and weeds, grass is really prepped the Page 23 Job Finder Permit No.4 Permit an overstatement as there is ground and installed the plants, US Postage Paid US Postage Kim’s fi rst grade classroom. Par- Page 24 Fishing Report Presorted Standard Callahan, FL 32011 more dirt and weeds than grass. which included purple pentas, a ent volunteer Danielle Carwell Page 25 Movie Review To put it simply, it is a stark and stepped up to lead a planting Robellini Palm, cute white wire not very inviting path. party to spruce up the area low fence and of course the Page 26 Mandarin Women’s Well that has begun to in front of Kim’s classroom. “Bubble Gum” tree. Club cruise change with the blossoming Carwell described the project as You surely are asking, “Just Page 27 Gardening of an oasis in front of Andrea “an investment in our school Loretto Oasis cont. on pg. 16 Mandarin NewsLine Ste. 403 12443 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville,FL 32223 Page 2, Mandarin NewsLine • May 2012 • www.MandarinNewsLine.com

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There will be a community Library, located at 12125 San Breakfast will be provided by keeping and water gardening meeting on Tuesday, May 15 at Jose Boulevard. Directions for your Jacksonville Fire Fighters. has to off er. For more informa- RT Publishing, Inc. 7:00 p.m. (refreshments served the new group in support of the Proceeds from this event benefi t tion, please contact the FCKC The CreekLine at 6:30 p.m.) at the Mandarin library will be discussed and the City of Jacksonville’s Veter- president Libby Mattingly at The Ocean Breeze Community Club, located at offi cers selected. Board members ans Trust Fund, a non-profi t in 733-6831. Admission is $5 for 12447 Mandarin Road to discuss of the city-wide Friends of the place to provide essential social Mandarin NewsLine adults; children under 12 are the re-zoning/development at Jacksonville Public Library will services to Jacksonville veter- free. 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Memorial Day May 28th 10601 SAN JOSE BL7% +"$,40/7*--& '-t Page 4, Mandarin NewsLine • May 2012 • www.MandarinNewsLine.com From the City Council Member’s Desk By Contributing Writer Matt Schellenberg, City Council Member, District 6

Mr. Mayor, we do not need many other things we should including one artist from as far any more grandiose plans. An be focused on. How about the away as Delaware. The festival NBA team and a national swim pension crisis, for example? epitomizes what Mandarin is all Offering investment advisory services as a representative of meet are not, in my opinion, And a crisis, it is. I know I have about: Supporting local talent 0156581-00002-00 Prudential Financial Planning Services, a division of Pruco Securities, LLC. coming to Jacksonville anytime mentioned this in past articles, and embracing the beauty of the in the near future. We simply but without immediate action, outdoors. do not have the facilities. What we, the citizens of Jacksonville, Also, I recently met with the the citizens of Mandarin and are faced with an exorbitant Nonprofi t Center of Northeast Jacksonville need and want and escalating fi nancial burden Florida, a group that is doing from City Hall is for basic city which will eventually consume incredible work here in Jack- Since services to be done more eff ec- most of our resources—yet we sonville. They have launched a 1990 tively and effi ciently. continue to kick the can down web-based community resource VA RSIT Y Paying a Sports Commis- the road. But hey, maybe we’ll called “The Link” (www.the- sioner $179,000 per year (the get an NBA team! nonprofi tlink.org). The Link INSURANCE, INC. same position was paid only Photo ops and press confer- off ers an interactive map of $55,000 last year), a former ences are fun, but the real work, nonprofi t organizations within NBA player $60,000 per year the nitty-gritty of city business, Duval, Baker, Clay, Nassau and 268-6365 and a former aide $98,000 is being left undone. We need to St. Johns counties; a database per year (who was only mak- buckle-down and confront some of nonprofi t services; a direc- ing $65,000 last year and who of these issues. The taxpayers tory of community needs and is supposedly qualifi ed as the deserve an effi ciently run gov- available resources, and more. I %HWWHU$JHQWVĪ%HWWHU&RPSDQLHV “Director of Special Events” ernment managed by qualifi ed know these are trying economic because she helped organize people. Let’s stick to doing what times. If you need assistance, %HWWHU&RYHUDJH:LQV

Matt Schellenberg Tiny Treasures Councilman, District 6 Women and Children’s Upscale/Resale [email protected] ZZZYDUVLW\LQVXUDQFHDJHQF\FRP 630-1388 We buy, sell, trade and consign What’s New cont. from pg. 3 women and children’s clothing NewsLine The Mandarin Women’s edible that can be done decora- and children’s equipment Mandarin Club will meet on May 24 at the tively. We welcome anyone in- 10111-09 San Jose Blvd. YOUR Ramada Inn, located at 3130 terested in meeting other sugar Hartley Road beginning at 10:30 enthusiasts and swapping ideas Jax, FL 32257 Community Newspaper a.m. The program will be on and techniques to visit www. Next to Tropical Smoothie professional secrets to improve sagnfl .blogspot.com for meeting 904-262-9712 [email protected] your photographs, including dates. www.tinytreasuresresaleboutique.com natural light verses fl ash, what causes red eye and more and The Olde Mandarin Corner will be presented by award Market (OMCM), sponsored by winning portrait artist Betsy the Mandarin Community Club, Snow. Club membership is open returns May 6. Featuring local to all women. The price of the produce, specialty foods, arts EAUTIFUL NEW HOMES! luncheon is $15.50 for members and crafts, the OMCM is held and $16.50 for nonmembers and on select Sundays from 12:00 B reservations are required; please noon to 4:00 p.m. at the corner Just 6 homes remaining! call Iris at 268-2459 by May 19. of Mandarin and Brady Roads For more information about the (adjacent to the Mandarin Com- Call today to reserve yours! club, be sure to visit our new munity Club building). There is website at www.home.comcast. no admission and ample free net/~echoecho46/site/. parking is available. Upcoming dates are May 6, May 20, June 3 The Mandarin Senior Center and June 17. For more informa- will hold its Spring Fling Dance tion, please visit www.oldeman- on Friday, May 24 from 6:30 darincornermarket.com. p.m. until 9:00p.m. The cost is $5 per person and is open Mandarin Toastmasters to all over age 21. Bring your Club meets the fi rst and third own snacks and the Senior Saturday from 10:15 a.m. until Center is will providing bever- 12:00 noon at the South Man- ages, dessert, fabulous music darin Library, located at 12125 and a good time. The Mandarin San Jose Boulevard. Guests Senior Center is located at 3848 are always welcome! Become Hartley Road. For more infor- the speaker and leader you are mation, please call the center at meant to be. For more informa- 262-7309. tion, please contact Shari Schurr Southwood Village at [email protected] or AT WESTMINSTER WOODS Sugar Arts Guild of North 253-0586. Florida meets monthly at the ON JULINGTON CREEK South Mandarin Library, located The next meeting for the at 12125 San Jose Boulevard. South Jacksonville Republican We are an organization of sugar Club will be Saturday, May 5, Call 904-287-7300 to schedule a visit artists, cake designers and con- 2012 at Golden Corral, located to see the lovely, new villas fectioners from Northeast Flor- at 11470 San Jose Blvd South. and charming neighborhood. ida who enjoy getting together The breakfast social will begin every month to visit, watch a at 9:30 a.m. followed by our Luxurious. Affordable. demonstration and sample each Club meeting at 10:00 a.m. Exceptional. other’s creations. Our purpose is We will be gathering in the to promote creativity and exper- enclosed meeting room in the imentation in cake decorating, restaurant. Our guest speaker sugar art, chocolate, pastries, will be Councilman Robin candies and just about anything What’s New cont. on pg. 7 www.MandarinNewsLine.com • May 2012 • Mandarin NewsLine, Page 5

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Our mission is com- more information or call the mitted to providing high quality board offi ce at 390-2293 for The JAX Chamber board of developing Downtown Jackson- chair of the JAX Chamber’s educational opportunities that any questions you may have. directors passed two resolutions ville is an ongoing priority for Public Policy Committee and will allow all students to acquire This is an exciting time for supporting the City of Jackson- the Chamber, and it has exten- vice president of public aff airs at and use the knowledge and all Duval County, as we transi- ville’s economic development sively researched best practices Rayonier. skills needed to succeed in a tion to the next level in hiring legislation to create a Downtown on how to revitalize the urban The resolution in support global economy and culturally the very best superintendent to Investment Authority (bill 2012- core of Jacksonville by analyzing of the Public Investment Policy diverse world. We believe that make the Duval County School 0212) and Public Investment the success of benchmark cities. stated that the proposed legisla- the academic success of every System the best urban, subur- Policy (bill 2012-0213). The Chamber’s board is tion will help attract and grow student is our top priority. ban, rural, district in the state “The JAX Chamber is fo- supportive of a lead Downtown businesses in Jacksonville, creat- The superintendent search and nation. cused on driving quality eco- agency that will provide con- ing new investment and jobs in will involve our entire com- Important Dates: nomic growth in this region,” sistent leadership to implement the community. munity. The process will be May 1: School Board Meeting, said Tom Van Berkel, JAX a long-term plan and facilitate “Revising the City of Jack- transparent at every turn and an 6:00 p.m., Cline Auditorium, Chamber chair and chairman and the development of a strong core sonville’s economic development Envisioning Committee has been 1701 Prudential Drive CEO of The Main Street America where local and national busi- program will make our city a established to help frame the May 23: Student Early Release Group. “Developing Downtown nesses can thrive. The resolution more attractive location for busi- process. The committee consists Day and making economic develop- also stated that the JAX Cham- ness expansions and relocations,” of one representative from vari- May 28: Memorial Day ment effi cient and eff ective are ber will advocate the City of Hood said. ous community and civic orga- (Schools and District Offi ces critical to our region’s success. Jacksonville determine a perma- The board was supportive nizations and also includes the Closed As the City Council considers the nent funding structure for the of shortening the economic extra weight of seven parents, Downtown Investment Authority Authority. development project review and seven teachers, seven principals Thought for the Month: and Public Investment Policy, we “A lead Downtown agency approval process. and seven students. Each board If your actions inspire others want them to know the Cham- is needed to take responsibility “These changes will give member has selected one parent, to dream more, learn more, ber’s Board of Directors fully and become a focal point for Jacksonville a competitive teacher, principal and student do more and become more, supports both bills.” the varied interest groups that advantage to close high-value to serve on the Envisioning you are a leader. ~John The Downtown Investment support Downtown growth and economic development projects,” Committee. The meetings will be Quincy Adams Authority resolution stated that development,” said Charlie Hood, Van Berkel said.

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Give Your Loved Ones Golden Care The Sheriff Reports By Contributing Writer John H. Rutherford, Duval County Sheriff

2002-2004 s 2004-2006 2006-2008 s 2008-2010 s 2010-2012 GOVERNOR’S For many of us our homes put restrictions on how recyclers is a natural deterrent to the and our vehicles are two of our and scrap metal companies can criminal element and helps the GOLD SEAL AWARD biggest investments. Our neigh- receive scrap from citizens and appearance of the entire neigh- river garden hebrew home borhoods should be sources of improve how they report these borhood. pride that help our investments transactions to law enforcement, JSO receives federal grant Available 7 days a week hold their value. As a public so we can spot crime patterns for cold case investigations: service, I’d like to let you know and trends. The new process As you know, especially if you Half days available about three important recent will replicate the reporting now watch the fi ctionalized Holly- issues that impact neighborhood mandated of our pawn shops, wood version of murder cases safety and what you can do to which has greatly reduced the and sex crimes, many crimes help. Keeping our neighbor- amount of stolen materials can be solved with DNA testing. hoods safe and protecting lives pawned in our area. Again, we This is not only good science, and property, is the mission of remind citizens that if it looks but an expectation we all have this agency and our top prior- suspicious, it’s OK to call us at of our unsolved crimes. What ity at the Jacksonville Sheriff ’s 630-0500 (non-emergency) or you may not know is that just Offi ce. 9-1-1 if you see a theft taking 20 short years ago, identifying CALL TODAY! (904)288-7851 Regulation of restricted place. suspects years after the crime metals: You may see this more Organized schemes to had been committed wasn’t [email protected] | RIVERGARDEN.ORG often than you realize, but defraud: One of the things that even possible. Ten short years 11401 OLD ST. A UGUSTINE RD. | J ACKSONVILLE, FL 32258 a truck backed up to an air threaten neighborhood safety, ago there was a law enforce- conditioning unit of an unoc- not to mention the impact to ment innovation called CODIS, cupied home or at a business our “curb appeal” and property where we could store the DNA after hours is very often a clue values, is when a property is in fi ngerprints of those convicted that there is a theft occurring. some phase of foreclosure and and sentenced for serious I am pleased to report that we falls into disrepair or has a lawn crimes. Now we collect DNA had a “win” in the legislature that isn’t maintained. Especially materials routinely, but con- this session, with the passage of if that property stands out in necting our “collection” of DNA Florida Statute 538 – Regula- an otherwise well-kept neigh- with any evidence from these tion of Restricted Metals. As I borhood! These indicators are older, unsolved crimes will have discussed in the past, in also a signal to the homeless take time and money. Both are this very column, this type of and criminal element that there scarce resources here at JSO. In Bayard property crime (theft of metals) is an “opportunity” at hand to 2011 the Jacksonville Sheriff ’s rose dramatically from 2009- move in and squat or worse Offi ce division of Continuing Café 2011. This includes everything still, claim the property as their Improvement, along with our from residential and business air own and charge others rent to Crimes Against Persons divi- conditioning units, to the metal live there – when the “landlord” sion, applied for a federal grant vases used graveside for fl ow- never even had a right to the to off set the cost of running Breakfast all day! ers, to the catalytic converters property in the fi rst place. It is any DNA testing possible on in automobiles. People steal this called an “organized scheme these older, “cold” cases. In metal and then resell it as scrap, to defraud” or “acting as a real November 2011 we received Hours: for cash. In addition to the estate agent without a license” word that we received the grant. personal violation people have and both are illegal. With the The $500,000 federal grant is Mon thru Thursday: 6 am to 3 pm suff ered, our residents and busi- help of State Attorney Angela dedicated specifi cally to review- Friday: 6 am to 8 pm ness owners watched their costs Corey’s offi ce, we arrested four ing 302 homicide cold cases Saturday: 7 am to 8 pm in both materials and insurance individuals in March who were that occurred from 1990-2001. Sunday: 7 am to 2 pm coverage rise dramatically. operating this kind of scheme It also pays for the DNA testing Local legislation wasn’t the in some very nice neighbor- of homicide and sexual assault solution, as I was certain that hoods around town. All of the cases that meet the criteria and 12525 Philips Highway, Jax, 32256 would only drive the criminals properties were in some state of are prosecutable. into neighboring counties to sell foreclosure. Keep an eye out in It also allows us to build a 904-551-3026 and scrap what they stole here. your neighborhood for proper- database, in anticipation of fur- In my role as the Legislative ties that look distressed or you ther advances in science and the Catering Available Chair for the Florida Sheriff ’s know are unoccupied and for possibility the other cases may Association, my fellow Sheriff s sale and there is sudden activity be solved as technology and and I were able to win the sup- of people moving in or staying testing advance. This review will port of many legitimate metal there. We encourage a spirit of include 302 homicides that may detectives believe that the DNA the Sheriff ’s Advisory Council recycling business owner and community and ask that the have never been tested or cases evidence studied today might (ShAdCo) link. then members of the Florida able bodied neighbors do their where the advances in science lead to a successful prosecution We appreciate all the House and Senate. With the best to mow and trim a lawn at mean that we can do better test- versus the older, less advanced citizens of Jacksonville who are Governor’s signature, we will a house that is empty, as this ing today; and cases where the testing that may have been done engaging with us and share our in the past. Our Crime Against commitment to keeping the his- Persons section has also begun toric, low crime rates we have reviewing 195 sexual assault achieved, as we move ahead in cases, from the same time pe- 2012. Chiropractor riod. 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What’s New cont. from pg. 4 Lumb, Councilman-at-Large for [email protected]. judged in the show for free and The NASJAX Skin and Scuba Group 5 and vice chairman for there is no charge for specta- Diving Club meets at 7:00 p.m. CRAFT FESTIVAL the Duval County Republican Sierra Club, Northeast tors. There will be representa- on the fi rst Wednesday of every June 2, 2012 Party, who will give the group Group will meet on May 14 tives from the Wounded Warrior month at the Golden Corral, a presentation of the upcoming beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Project attending as our guests. located at 11470 San Jose Bou- Free Admission! campaign and future intentions Lakewood Presbyterian Church, Registered vehicles will be judged levard. The club is open to all Italian American Club by the local party. If you are a located at 2001 University Bou- in six classes. There will be over divers and those who are inter- 2838 Westberry Road Republican candidate and would levard West. The club will host 40 trophies presented, including ested in diving (military affi li- like to introduce yourself to our Larry Figart, urban forester with a show favorite, the spectator ation is not required). For more Enjoy local vendors, delicious club members, please attend. the Duval County Extension choice award. There will also be information, please see nasjax- homemade Italian food, desserts, Offi ce, who will speak about a 50/50 raffl e, door prizes, show scubadivers.org or contact the souvenirs and much more. The Mandarin Chapter of “Misconceptions about Trees.” tee-shirts and dash plates. Pro- club president, Dave Martin at 904-262-5905/268-2882 AARP meets the third Friday His speech will cover the best ceeds from the show will go to 413-8773. www.iacofjacksonville.com of every month at 2:00 p.m. at native trees for our area, correct the Wounded Warrior Project. Augustine Landing, located at pruning as well as irrigation of 10141 Old St. Augustine Road. them. The event is free and all We are a non-profi t, non- are welcome. For more infor- partisan membership organiza- mation, please contact Janet tion, affi liated with the na- Larson at 247-1876 tional AARP. Our activities and programs are designed to help Broadway Kid Starz presents people age 50 and over im- Hairspray on May 10, 11, 12, 13 prove the quality of their lives. at 6:00 p.m. and Our Town on Visitors are welcome! For ad- May 12 and 13 at 1:30 p.m. at ditional information, please call the Mandarin Community Club, 733-0516 or email alex9520@ located at 12447 Mandarin comcast.net. Road. Tickets are $11.00 and are The May general meeting available at the door. of the All Star Quilters Guild will be held on Monday, May 21 The AARP Driver Safety at 9:30 a.m. in First Christian Program for drivers 50 and Church, located at 11924 San older will be held Tuesday and Jose Boulevard. This month’s Wednesday, May 8 and 9, from program will be the Guild’s 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Memo- annual challenge presented by rial Hospital, located at 3625 Vickie Zoller and we will also University Boulevard South. The sponsor a collection for the fee for AARP members is $12; Mandarin Food Bank. Visitors non-members’ fee is $14 and are welcome. For more informa- you must attend both days for tion, please contact Dot Butler certifi cation to qualify for auto at 642-6574 and visit us at insurance discount. To register, www.orgsites.com/fl /allstar- please call 391-1320. quiltguild. The Clay County Cruzers The MOMS Club of Jack- invite the community to come sonville/Mandarin-SE off ers out and enjoy the third annual support for stay at home and “Rev It Up!” for the Wounded part-time working moms living Warrior Project fundraiser/car in zip code 32258. With the club show. The event will be held you will have enriching activi- at Fleming Island Presbyterian ties for you and your children, Church, located at 1743 County during the day when you need Road 220 in Fleming Island on the most support. A sample of Saturday, May 5 from 10:00 a.m. activities includes park days, to 2:00 p.m. Registration for a beach days, monthly socials, participant car or truck is $25 at playgroups and fi eld trips to the the gate. Any active duty service zoo and museums. For addi- member can enter a vehicle to be tional information, please email Page 8, Mandarin NewsLine • May 2012 • www.MandarinNewsLine.com Political Commentary Don’t panic; learn to read polls fi rst best pizza away from home By J. Bruce Richardson Confused about who’s ahead they don’t “have a dog in the usually good, too. Fox News/ =HVKJA in the presidential race? Many hunt” for the poll. Opinion Dynamics are a good 0PNKI>KHE 288-9211 are and it’s no wonder. 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Bruce Richardson is a longtime before election day – your fa- Rasmussen Reports is a valid poll. journalist and consultant who writes in Candidate submits over 800 vorite candidate is losing, learn Polls from The Gallup Organiza- Jacksonville print publications exclu- a few things about the validity tion, perhaps the best known sively for RT Publishing, Inc. He has led of polls. All polls are not created name in polling, are good as long projects in Washington as well as Ot- verifi ed candidate petitions equal. as they are polls of likely voters. tawa, Canada and authors an Internet- In a clear indication that wide support, Fischer posted the For political polls, only the Insider Advantage polls by Matt based transportation column which Jason Fischer has wide support largest numbers of contributors most expensive method is valid: Towery which are publishing in is read in more than 60 countries. He among the people of School and the largest amount of con- polls of likely voters. These polls Mandarin’s other newspaper are lives and works in Jacksonville. Board District 7, Fischer recent- tributions, besting the number cost more because it takes more ly announced he has qualifi ed two candidate by almost three contacts to complete these polls. Christopher M. Thompson, by petition for ballot place- times the cash raised from non- Many rely on less accurate polls CFP®, CRPC® ment. Fischer is the fi rst and family members. of registered voters. There is a 9LFHSUHVLGHQW,QYHVWPHQW2I¿FHU only candidate in the race to School Board District 7 is huge diff erence between regis- qualify by petition so far. Under made up of much of Southside tered voters and likely voters. Florida law, to qualify for ballot in what are now the new City Anybody can be a registered Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC voter, but that doesn’t mean they placement for School Board, Council Districts 6 and 11. 1000 Sawgrass Village Dr. Suite 103 a candidate must secure the vote. Likely voters are what we Fischer is a family man and in politics call super voters; these Ponte Vedra, FL. 32082 signatures of at least 752 voters, a business man who grew up in Tel: 904-273-7908 representing at least 1 percent are people who show up at the Duval County, graduated from polls come rain or shine. Toll Free: 800-542-2370 of the total registered voters in the University of North Florida Cell: 904-708-3817 Then, there is the question the district. and is an engineer with CSX Fax: 904-285-0249 “It is humbling to have Corporation. of the survey instrument – that’s the actual list of questions. received the support of so [email protected] many Mandarin and Southside Truly accurate polling asks very home.wellsfargoadvisors.com/christopher.thompson residents. I am honored to have Advertise in neutral questions and asks the my name placed on the August questions in more than one way. ballot by the people I am seek- If you receive a telephone call We’ve earned this lifestyle... ing to represent. I have spoken Mandarin from a pollster and it appears the How about you? with so many citizens that are questions are planting ideas in frustrated with the state of our NewsLine your mind, then that is a “push We’ve served our country, raised our schools. I will continue to meet poll,” the most dreadful of all family and worked hard to be where daily with voters across the dis- polls. Push polls are designed we are – and we’re not about to slow trict listening to their concerns It’s good for to have a planned outcome and down now. 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Editor’s Note: Be sure to see the next All loans subject to credit underwriting and approval. To see which page for a list of the winners in the RQHV\RXTXDOLI\IRUSOHDVHFRQWDFWDPRUWJDJHRULJLQDWRU Children’s Art Show! www.MandarinNewsLine.com • May 2012 • Mandarin NewsLine, Page 11 Children’s Art Show honors talented students ife is The annual Children’s Honorable Mention – Juliana full Art Show was held April 7 Jones, St. Joseph Catholic L and 8 during the Manda- School of choices, rin Art Festival. This annual Honorable Mention – James event featured work from 18 Hale, Christ’s Church Acad- of our Duval and St. Johns emy choose to County elementary and middle Honorable Mention – Julia Proudly schools. Chris Buckley was the Kahn, Martin J. Gottlieb have the 2012 chairwoman and local Day School offering artist Reta Russel-Houghton Honorable Mention – Dazi- best color. you either, CarlC lSl Slack k served as judge this year. Rib- yah Sullivan, Mandarin Goldwell 108 Bartram Oaks Walk bons were awarded in both Middle School or Located inside the individual and school catego- Spa and Salon at Bartram Walk. ries as follows: 3-5 Grade Division Organic Best in Show - School First - Divine Dill, Christ’s Color First - St. Joseph Catholic Church Academy 899-1234 School 6-8 Second - Bailey Withrow, Second – San Jose Episcopal Bartram Springs Elemen- Day School tary Christ’s Church Academy Third – Martin J. Gottlieb Third - Lilly Hutchinson, Third – Mary Grace Walters, Day School Loretto Elementary Julington Creek Elementary Honorable Mention – David Honorable Mention – An- GOT KIDS DRIVING? Best in Show - Student Venters, San Jose Episcopal nabella Wilson, St. Joseph First – Maria Canon, San Day School Catholic School Call me to SAVE MONEY! Juan del Rio 6-8 Honorable Mention – Ashley Honorable Mention – Krysta Second – Isabella Davis, Weber, St. Joseph Catholic Wheeler, Crown Point El- Martin J. Gottlieb Day School ementary 904-538-9440 School K-5 Honorable Mention – Elena Honorable Mention – Mia Third - Anna Csikai, San Clark, Greenland Pines Dutton, Pine Forest School [email protected] Jose Episcopal Day School Elementary of the Arts Honorable Mention – Philip Honorable Mention – Emma 6-8 Grade Division Dicicco, Greenland Pines Moberg, Greenland Pines First – Ryan Vandenbord, Elementary Elementary San Juan del Rio Second – Skylar Adams, K-2 Grade Division Christ’s Church School First - Bradley Mann, San Third – Julia Kahn, Martin J. Jose Episcopal Day School Many volunteer opportunities available at Gottlieb Day School Second – Mallory Boyer, Community Hospice Community Hospice of ing with youngsters, vol- program and visit patients Far Fetched Tales Dog Training Northeast Florida has volunteer unteers can choose to work or participate in community opportunities available that help with children and teenagers events. Classes: Class Locations: improve the quality of life of at Camp Healing Powers®, a • Volunteers are needed to as- s!+##ANINE'OOD#ITIZEN s0ALS@N0AWS!GILITY&IELD patients and families living in therapeutic weekend camp sist with clerical and admin- s3AY-Y.AME /RANGE0ARK -ONDAYS Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau and that is held twice a year. istrative duties. s,OOSE,EASH7ALKING PMTOPM St. Johns counties. • Visit pediatric patients and • Volunteers help out at a va- s$OG4OWN53!2ESORT s"EGINNER!GILITY Opportunities include: their families by volunteering riety of exciting events that 3T!UGUSTINE 3ATURDAYS with Community PedsCare, support Community Hospice s)NTERMEDIATE!GILITY AMTOPM • Patient/family volunteers s/BEDIENCE s!LL!BOUT4HE$OG are needed to visit patients the pediatric palliative and fundraising eff orts. s0ROBLEM3OLVING !VONDALE 3ATURDAYS in their homes, in long hospice program for children • Like to shop? 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How to sign up: The easi- est and most convenient way to become a Community Hospice volunteer is to visit communi- tyhospice.com and click on the For Donors and Volunteers tab or call 407-5011 for additional information. Everybody reads Mandarin NewsLine Shouldn’t your ad Baptist South offers digital mammography. be included?

With digital mammography, Baptist South’s Imaging Center is among the most 886-4919 advanced in Florida. Mammograms done here are reported electronically, offering big advantages. It’s faster because there’s no film to develop, no waiting to assure that the images are clear, and fewer repeats. It’s more accurate because brightness, contrast and magnification can be adjusted to clarify suspicious areas. Images can be viewed by your health team online or on a CD. To schedule a digital mammogram, call 904.202.2222. To learn more about our hospital, visit e-baptisthealth.com/south. Page 12, Mandarin NewsLine • May 2012 • www.MandarinNewsLine.com Youth Arts Update 9J[RC[OQTGYJGP[QWECPIGVCPCYCTF Showcase is almost here! YKPPKPIUGTXKEGHQTNGUU! By Danielle Wirsansky *QPGUV[Ŗ+PVGITKV[Ŗ3WCNKV[Ŗ4GNKCDKNKV[ Screams of laughter and high quality performance by Ŗ'XGT[1VJGT9GGM%QQN9GCVJGT5GTXKEG dramatic exclamations spill out young artists in music, dance, Ŗ(TGG'UVKOCVGUŖ0Q%QPVTCEVU of one door, while dancers leap theatre and art.” Ŗ)TGGPQT$NCEM2QQN%NGCPWRŖ4GRCKTU and prance around musicians Each year has its own #PIKGŏU.KUV Ŗ2TGRCTG;QWT2QQNHQT0GZV5GCUQP practicing their instruments unique theme and this year’s Award Ŗ#HHQTFCDNGRTKEGUUVCTVCUNQYCUYGGM in the hall. Artists studiously is based loosely on the idea of Less than 5% Ŗ9CVGTSWCNKV[OQPKVQTKPIŖ%NGCPKPI examine their mediums be- “one voice.” of all vendors Ŗ&GEMRTGUUWTGYCUJKPI fore they set to work on their To make up the selection on Angie’s List creations while upstairs creative Ŗ5GTXKPI/CPFCTKP5CP,QUG$C[OGCFQYU of the show, the directors from get this award CPF5V,QJPU writers tap on their keyboards. each arts area submit their own Almost every day at LaVilla chosen pieces. The criteria are School of the Arts is spent like based on a variety of things, Adkins Pool Services, Inc. this, but now the students’ work such as quality of performance Your friendly takes on a more signifi cant and audience entertainment. 401-1556 neighborhood meaning as Showcase looms According to Carole Grif- [email protected] pool service! closer on the calendar. fi n, head of the orchestra Showcase is LaVilla’s annu- department, students gain from al performance in which all the watching the performance Hospital breaks ground on new NW arts areas participate. Each area because “they get to see their gets a turn to show the other peers in the diff erent arts areas St. Johns County ER departments what they can do. showcase their talent.” It’s a celebration of the arts that In addition to the perfor- About 65 people, including the community can join too. mance, there is a video spot for leaders from St. Johns County, Going on its 12th year, LaVilla’s Teacher of the Year as attended the ground breaking Showcase will take place May well as an art gallery opening ceremony for Memorial Hospi- 3 and 4 beginning at 7:00 p.m. and an outdoor festival, which tal’s new Julington Creek ER. in the LaVilla Theatre. Melinda will start around 6:30 p.m. The 12 bed, 11,000 foot facility Malkewitz, technical theatre Alumni are welcome back too. will be located at 3635 Race Track Road, just across Jul- teacher and director of Show- As Malkewitz says, Show- ington Creek in NW St. Johns case, describes the performance case is a chance for the com- County. The facility is set to as “the best of the best from all munity to “truly fi nd out what open at the end of the year. the arts areas....a professional, LaVilla is all about.” “We are thrilled to be moving into St. Johns County,” Memorial Hospital CEO James O’Loughlin said today. “This county and specifi cally this neighborhood are growing rap- idly and there is a real need for emergency care.” The Race Track Road loca- County Rescue Crews a place for of the board said. “As a family tion will be a full-service ER patients to be treated 24-7. physician, I know how during with a dedicated pediatrics area, “From playground ac- many medical emergencies min- which makes it a lot diff er- cidents, to heart attacks, to utes matter. As a parent I also ent from an urgent care center. broken bones, this facility will know that the quality of medi- This facility will be licensed be able to take care of patients cal care in a community has a by the state as an Emergency of all ages,” Dr. Guy Selander, great impact on the quality of Department and gives St. Johns Memorial Hospital’s chairman life.” Army Rangers training facility named for area resident United States Army Rangers scuba diving and jogging. He and friends. His father and step- are remarkable for many traits, was described as an energetic, mother, Roger and Tessa Dahlke, not least of which is their physi- magnetic man who lived life to reside in the Mandarin area. cal fi tness. There is now a new the fullest. At the time of his To donate in support of name for the 10,000 square-foot death, Dahlke was on his sixth injured Army Rangers or the gym where they train at Hunter deployment, three to Iraq and families of Rangers KIA, please Army Airfi eld in Savannah, three to Afghanistan. send donations to the Sua Georgia. On March 16, the new The gym honors the memo- Sponte Foundation, P.O. Box facility was offi cially named ry of both young men and was 60281, Savannah, Ga. 31420. the Dahlke-Hario CFTF (Combat called a fi tting tribute by fellow Please note “Dahlke” in the Fitness Training Facility), which Rangers, Ranger leaders, family memo section of the check. houses the latest in comprehen- sive physical training equipment. The gym was named in FIRST COAST honor of SSG Jason S. Dahlke and PFC Eric W. Hario, two men Allergy and Asthma whose physical fi tness and ath- leticism stood out among a battalion of men known for their physical fi tness and athletic abilities. Dahlke, 29 and Hario, Got Allergies? 19, gave their last full measure in battle on August 29, 2009 when they were killed by enemy gunfi re in separate fi refi ghts in We Can Help. Paktika Province, Afghanistan. Dahlke grew up attending Sanjay Swami, MD Mandarin area schools and later received his bachelor’s degree #PBSE$FSUJöFE"MMFSHJTUt1FEJBUSJDTBOE"EVMUT in Criminal Justice at UCF. He subsequently married his high Trained at Johns Hopkins Asthma and Allergy Center school sweetheart, Niki Norvell, "MMFSHJD3IJOJUJTt"TUINBt&D[FNBt'PPE"MMFSHZt%SVH"MMFSHZ also a Mandarin area native. *OTFDU"MMFSHZt)JWFTt4XFMMJOHt$ISPOJD4JOVTJUJT Dahlke enlisted in the Army in Same or Next Day Appointments Available 2005 and passed rigid standards to become a member of the elite t'BY Army Rangers. He was assigned to the 1st battalion, 75th Ranger New location near Baptist South! Regiment stationed at Hunter 14810 Old St. Augustine Road, #201, Jax, FL 32258 Army Airfi eld in Savannah, Georgia. Dahlke was an avid 3(4LJOOFS1LZ 4UFt+BDLTPOWJMMF and adventurous outdoorsman, enjoying mountain biking, XXXGJSTUDPBTUBMMFSHZDPN www.MandarinNewsLine.com • May 2012 • Mandarin NewsLine, Page 13 Fashion Update Do your own thing! Do you or someone you By Donna Keathley, dkeathley designs know want to SELL a The spring fashion runways bangle bracelets stacked up your on the First Coast began ap- arm and long dangly earrings. pearing during the month of I think we used to call these House Fast? March. Glimpses of what was earrings shoulder dusters back shown in New York and Milan in the day! I remember cutting trickled down to us commoners. a cartoon out of the paper one So now what is reality? Actually time that stated, “If you are the good news is “Do Your Own having a bad day, put on some Thing!” long dangly earrings!” Will Duquette Yes, go BoHo with your Handbags are in bold colors long peasant skirts and gauzy and prints and make a state- long dresses. The cutest thing ment unto themselves. The new I saw was a long white retro bags this year are a little larger peasant dress belted with an or- than they have been in the past ange (color of the year) woven few seasons. Here’s a fun idea: wide straw belt and topped off try adorning your bag with a with some ethnic wooden beads. fun silk fl ower or by hanging Of course wedge heeled sandals a great looking scarf from the were the shoe (yes, you can handle. wear last year’s wedges) and a On the scene was one of pop of color purse topped off my favorites for spring – polka We Buy LUXURY Homes and Ugly Houses the look. dots! Black and white polka dots Speaking of white dresses, are on blouses, skirts, scarves they are all over the horizon for and even purses. Teamed up No Equity? No Problem! the season. Whether you choose with pink or red, this is a great a tone on tone print sheath or seasonal look to update your Upside down? Behind in payments? a popcorn crochet A-line little black basics. Call today to get an immediate solution to number, a little white dress will Not to be redundant from be taking the place of your LBD my April column, but orange any house selling situation, guaranteed! (little black dress) this summer and tangerine has never been my Fashionable Florida Friends as big of a hit as Spring ‘12! If (FFFs)! you are not confi dent you can Go to: www.billbuyshouses.com for a Pastel or hot colored jeans wear it, go to some peachy or are a must have item. I don’t blush shades of the hue. This faster discreet solution online or suggest you spend your entire is a pretty feminine color that spring wardrobe budget for complements most complexions. call now at (904) 292-2323 these trendy bottoms, but do go Do you have a black and by a big box store and pick up white printed jacket in the back a pair. Try to match a cami or a of your closet? Dig it out and tank top to your jeans and then team it up with red or royal Do you enjoy receiving fl oat one of these multi-printed blue bottoms (again preferably Mandarin NewsLine each month? sheer tops over it all. The cutest jeans), this is a fresh look for version of this I saw go down that little number! the runway the other day was See what I mean by say- Then our Advertisers! a pretty pair of springy purple ing do your own thing? It’s a Thank jeans and matching cami with a great season for being one’s self As a non-subscription publication pink and purple printed peasant and enjoying your own fashion top over it all. statement! Memorial Day we rely on our fine advertisers to finance Accessories are multiple Monday, May 28 the production of your community newspaper! Be sure to patronize our advertisers Bird watchers cont. from pg. 1 and tell them you saw them in guide of facts and fi gures about own backyard made for a lively plenty of red wing blackbirds, the many species moving back group discussion. cardinals, wrens, woodpeckers Mandarin NewsLine to our area from their winter Adams then led the garden and blue jays went about their homes in far off countries and club members on a trek through business unfazed. Our great St. the species that are just passing the park armed with binoculars Johns River made for a hand- through, using our neighbor- and plenty of sharp eyes. The some backdrop. hoods as a buff et before moving park off ered several sightings of Then what better way to top on. Her dry wit, her entertain- our native birds—those we locals off the tour than a picnic lunch Lisa Harris ing stories of national and take for granted but thoroughly and more bird talk? Comparing Love Your Hair Call NOW! international birding adventures appreciate when viewed through backyard experiences, sharing and her tales of trials in her binoculars as if we were tourists information about what plants $10 off cut and style • $25 off cut, style and color from the cold north. A nesting attract what birds and adding First Time Clients Only. Must mention ad! Expires May 31. Mandarin NewsLine pair of ospreys took turns sit- to our knowledge of all things ting on their nest high in a dead ornithological fi nished off a my specialty is making you look your best! YOUR cypress tree. A great blue heron glorious day! kept the group company on a For more information about Community Newspaper 334-6888 neighboring dock and shopped the Mandarin Garden Club, Located inside Anthony & Sandra’s Salon for a fresh snack simultane- please email mandaringarden- [email protected] ously. The anhingas kept watch [email protected] or call 292- 10092 San Jose Blvd. on their individual pilings while 1546. www.hairbylisaharris.com Page 14, Mandarin NewsLine • May 2012 • www.MandarinNewsLine.com Summer Camp &

What to do with the children this summer? GOT KIDS DRIVING? Featured Summer Camps and Activities 2012 Call me to SAVE MONEY! Summer is only a few short culminate in several fabulous weeks away! Mandarin News- Developed with the phi- productions the week of July Line would like to suggest the losophy that learning to draw 27. Our camp features daily 904-538-9440 following camps and programs creates confi dence, KidzArt combinations of dance tech- for you to consider for the kids takes classes to a new level. nique and choreography in [email protected] this summer: Through engaging the imagina- various disciplines. We will also tion in a new way and creating have voice, drama and acrobatic Lifespan Yoga™ is off ering a a safe environment to take risks, lessons. Also included will be special children’s yoga program students of all ages are free to stage makeup lessons, costume this summer at 12276-207 San soar with KidzArt. We are happy design, art projects and fi eld Jose Boulevard in Mandarin. to announce our summer camp trips. Dancers may enroll for Camp will be held from 9:30 schedule! At KidzArt Sum- either the entire fi ve weeks or a.m. until 12:00 noon on specif- mer Camp, your child’s self- by the week. The Academy of Julington Academy ic days and cost $20 per child, expression and self esteem will Dance will also have afternoon per session. Children above the fl ourish! This summer, give your classes for kids two to fi ve years of Martial Artsrts age of four are welcome! Each child the opportunity to learn of age. For further informa- day will have a schedule of drawing skills that will last a tion, please contact dol5678@ yoga, music, character educa- lifetime through a variety of art comcast.net. Summer Camps tion, snack and crafts. We will exercises and techniques that Fun & LearninJRegister NOW explore each of the interna- are fun and easy to follow. Visit As we enter our 22nd sum- tionally embraced character our site for more details: www. mer, St. Johns Country Day “The Best Training” at thee strengths of Wisdom, Courage, KidzArtNFL.com. School is proud of the success Humanity, Justice, Temperance of our camp which has grown Guaranteed LOWEST Price.ce. and Transcendence. For more The Academy of Dance each year. The variety of daily information and online pay- Theater Dance Camp will begin activities and weekly special 12489 San Jose Blvd. Suite 7 (Next to Ace and behind Sonny’s) ment, please visit www.lifespan- June 18 in our beautiful state events will make the camp yoga.com. Space is limited. of the art dance studio and will 904-268-207JAMAKICK.com Featured activities cont. on pg. 15

Duval County Public Schools Mandarin resident earns Eagle Scout Award In scouting, the Eagle cal require- stands for strength of character ments, and for knowledge of all things persistence scouting. It represents an un- to fi nish derstanding of community and a job and nation. For those who earn the mental as- Eagle Scout rank, it’s a symbol tuteness. An of who a young man is, what Eagle Scout he has done well and what he is a leader, will do. respected The Eagle Scout Award by both his is the highest rank earned by peers and members of the Boy Scouts of his adult America. It’s a symbolic recog- leaders. He nition by the National Court of is one that Honor, presented through the exemplifi es local council and local Court of character, Last Day of School Honor. And it’s the culmination courage, of many years of dedicated ef- trustworthi- June 7, 2012 fort including strenuous physi- ness, respect, loyalty, commit- the school’s pre-kindergarten ment and bravery, among other equipment. traits. Although each merit “Although this project badge earned by a scout is one may have seemed minor to Champions step closer to the ultimate Eagle some, compared to some oth- 10% off discount for rank, it is much more than a ers, but for a small parochial our Summer camp program GymnasticsG Club patch or award – it’s a way of school with limited funds, they if regiﬆered and paid life. couldn’t aff ord to do it own by May 15th One Team, One Dream On February 7, 2012, their own,” said Freiha. “Plus, it Beauclerc resident Nicholas R. taught me a great lesson in how $20 off regiﬆration fee for (904) 732-6040 Freiha of Troop 139 earned the others come together for a good classes in June rank of Eagle Scout through the cause.” Programs Offered Boy Scouts of America, North “When I went cold-calling Ī0RPP\DQG0H&ODVVHV Florida Council and recognized to a few local businesses – by the National Eagle Scout As- Builders FirstSource, Florida Ī3UHVFKRRO*\PQDVWLFV sociation. Rock, Newsom Fence Company Ī*LUOV %R\V5HFUHDWLRQDO*\PQDVWLFV As his community service and others and asked for their Ī:RPHQģV&RPSHWLWLYH*\PQDVWLFV project, Freiha and his former assistance and support with my Ī7XPEOLQJ&ODVVHV elementary school principal project, they all agreed without at San Jose Catholic School hesitation. I was grateful and Ī%LUWKGD\3DUWLHV identifi ed a need on the school’s humbled by their contributions Ī6XPPHU :LQWHU&DPSV wish list – a concrete slab on and of those who gave up their Ī(YHU\)ULGD\.LGV1LJKW2XW which a storage shed would weekends to help me out,” added sit. After months of research- Freiha. Call now to set- up a complimentary trial ing codes/permits, estimating Freiha is the son of Joy the amount of concrete that Batteh-Freiha and grandson 9410 Historic Kings Rd. would be needed, measuring of Jamal J. Batteh and the late (located near Philips Hwy. and Sunbeam Rd.) the allotted area and consulting Mariam B. Batteh. He is a junior with professionals, Freiha, along at Bishop Kenny High School. Jacksonville, FL 32257 with members of his troop and Visit our website for our daily schedule others, started clearing the land and readying the area for the Advertise Now! www.championsgymnasticsofjax.com fi nal step – pouring concrete. Call us now to learn about our exciting offers and promotions Today, a much needed storage 886-4919 shed sits on the slab and houses www.MandarinNewsLine.com • May 2012 • Mandarin NewsLine, Page 15 Activities Guide

MHS Happenings Mandarin Sunny days are here again! NewsLine By Rondene Grinam, MHS Student The end of the school year forward to this month! Prom as many as possible. Pick up a Everybody Gets It. is swiftly approaching. With will take place on May 19 at the copy of the April/May Scholar- summer break on the horizon, Hyatt and the following Mon- ship Newsletter, along with any Everybody Reads It. students should be focused on day, the Senior Sports Banquet applications you might need, in performing well on fi nal exams will take place. Senior grades the scholarship bin in Guidance. 886-4919 and fi nishing strong. The last will be fi nished on May 22 and The chorus and band de- day of school is June 7 for Coach Lassiat has a fun next partments have been working underclassmen and May 23 for couple of days planned, with hard on their upcoming perfor- seniors. Finals will generally the Senior Skate Station Party mances. The chorus has their take place between late May on May 25, the Senior Bowling free Spring Concert on May 10 and early June. Party on May 29 and the Senior at 7:00 p.m. and doors will open AICE and AP testing will Pool Party on May 30. Cap and at 6:30 p.m. The Choral Ban- also take place in May and gown distribution will follow on quet is on May 25 at 6:00 p.m. June, beginning with AICE the next two days, with gradua- and the Gospel Choir’s “Gospel General Paper on May 7 and tion on June 4. Explosion” follows at 7:00 p.m. ending with AICE Chemistry on It is important, however, to The Mustang Band has their May 25. A complete AP/AICE keep up with grades and stay in Band Prism on Friday, May 11 testing schedule is available in touch with your guidance coun- and this time the students will Guidance. selor. Senioritis is a silent killer. choose which pieces they play. The seniors have a ton Stay on top of any scholarship You won’t want to miss these of exciting activities to look deadlines and keep applying for performances!

Featured activities cont. from pg. 14 experience a memorable one. Christian environment. For wor- First Day of Specialized Adventure Camps ry-free days we also off er before are also off ered and may be and after-camp care. Visit the Summer CALLCall Today combined with Day Camp. website to learn more. Campers, ages four through June 21 SAVE $100 Today! 13, enjoy the use of St. Johns’ 26-acre campus, including its Gorilla Games announces outdoor athletic fi elds and play its Summertime Special! You equipment, fi ne arts resources, don’t have to have a birthday 25-yard swimming pool, shower or special event to enjoy our and locker facilities, computer Ultimate Game lounge. Bring labs and air-conditioned gym- your kids in for some fun with unlimited game play for an hour nasiums. Campers may register Jacksonville, FL or two. If you want to make it a 11111 San Jose Blvd. for one session (two weeks) or 6DQ-RVH%OYG $WODQWLF%OYG up to four sessions. Visit www. real party, add some pizza and 904-220-1212 sjcds.net. soda. Call 262-8050 for pric- ing. Be sure to see our ad in this Summer Camp Guide for special Huntington Learning Center off ers on used games and ad- was founded in 1977 and is ditional trade in credit. Stop the nation’s oldest provider by and visit your local Gorilla of supplemental education is Games! off ering summer programs in English, science, study skills, algebra, geometry, trigonometry Epping Forest Yacht Club’s and calculus. Huntington also Sailing Camp has entertained off ers a customized strategy generations with sailing, based SAT/ACT prep course to swimming, kayaking, treasure help college bound students get hunts and tubing. Every day their best possible score. We is an adventure while camp- understand that parents play a ers learn sailing fundamentals vital role in their child’s educa- that will last a lifetime. New tion. To that end we meet with camps include Waterworld, parents throughout the course which introduces younger kids of their child’s program pro- to water sports. Afternoon Fun viding updates on academic is an “extended day” program achievements. Parents can select with supervised activities. Our convenient days and hours to fi t new Fishing Camps will be wet- busy summer schedules. Con- ting lines all over the fi rst coast BEAT THE tact us today to customize your and learning fi shing tips from child’s summer program. Visit special guest fi shermen. Tues- SUMMER RUSH! our website at www.huntington- day night watersports includes sailing, tubing, powerboat rides, 35 helps.com. SUMMER CAMP OR SPORTS PHYSICALS ONLY kayaking and swimming. This is the perfect camp for a youngster The end of the school year is just around the corner. Let Solantic help you get Shepherd of the Woods Lu- who enjoys being on the water. theran School has a lot planned ready for summer. Stop by one of our walk-in urgent care centers and take for summer, so please take some Gingerbread Acres Summer advantage of $35 summer camp or sports physicals. We also offer back- time to visit our website www. to-school immunizations, so while you’re there check that off your list too! Do it sotwls.com to see what’s in Camp is conveniently located in store. From two-week sessions beautiful Mandarin. The unique now... and beat the summer rush! exploring plants and animals riding instruction program is or- to outdoor fun with swimming, ganized by an American Riding With the convenience of MySpot Online Registration, you can wait at home until Instructor Association (ARIA) canoeing, crafts and games, we are ready to see you. certifi ed instructor. The program there’s lots of fun for all ages! MANDARIN We also have a Summer Slide concentrates teaching on safety, program to boost academics horsemanship and horse man- 904-288-0277 and, for the little ones we have agement skills, often through 12303 San Jose Blvd. two, three or fi ve day programs. the use of games. Western or Open 7 Days A Week It will be fun, 21st-century English riding is permitted. Extended Hours learning activities in a loving, Teaching focuses on riding con- Featured activities cont. on pg. 16 Page 16, Mandarin NewsLine • May 2012 • www.MandarinNewsLine.com

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Loretto Oasis cont. from pg. 1 Summer Fun with every day.” Special thanks go out to Gina Three Different The Boyles, owner of Hall’s Ace kids surely Hardware and Elayne Layne, Programs: were proud the nursery manager for their June 18 - August 10 and appre- donation of the Robellini Palm ciative of and 12 bags of cypress mulch as the eff orts well as discounts on the other Summer Preschool of their plants. 3 year- olds – rising K5 parents by And the mystery of the 2, 3, or 5 days per week expressing “Bubble Gum” tree was solved Four two- week sessions comments as the kids took us on a tour of like, “It the garden. It turns out that it Summer Slide Sessions was very is the Tea Olive planted next to PreK4 – 6th grade Before: plain and uninviting nice they the palm. Yes it does smell a bit Eight weekly academic sessions thought like bubble gum. Help maintain academic skills what is a Bubble Gum tree?” of the class,” by Izabel and also As the kids sat around on the Cullen Summer Learning Camp fl oor in front of their teacher Carwell 1st – 5th grade Kim, sharing their individual thanking Fun, hands- on learning activities thoughts on the garden, Brady his mom described his favorite plant as for leading Four two- week sessions the “Bubble Gum” tree which the project. Splash in God’s Word - VBS, was clarifi ed by Joshua as, “It’s Now the bush next to the palm tree in the 0RQ-XO\)UL-XO\DPSP that smells like bubble gum.” 3UH.WKJUDGHVWXGHQW midst of Cameryn’s favorite was the the barren purple pentas and Bailey said, Before and After Camp Care offered at all age levels landscape “The palm tree reminds me of surround- Visit www.sotwls.com for details or vacation when the wind blows ing the Call 641-3393 through the leaves.” fi rst grade Kim said of the garden, classrooms After: coloful and welcoming! “We are blessed each year with is a garden wonderful parents and this year oasis, which has led to other NOW Enrolling for our they took on a big project. We classes picking up their tools Summer Horse Camp get complimented on the garden and planning their own gardens. Secrets of smart summer snacking t#PZT(JSMT3FDSFBUJPOBM1SPHSBN – ages 5-11 (ARA) - As you head out- “Smart snacking is a very doors to take advantage of the important part of our daily diet,” t1SFTDIPPM1SPHSBN – ages 3-4 warmer weather, there are a says registered dietitian and t3JEJOH-FTTPOTt$BNQ number of easy ways to jump- health educator Allegra Burton, t5VNCMJOH1SPHSBN – girls ages 7-18 start a healthy, active lifestyle MPH, RD. t#JSUIEBZ1BSUJFT and kick the couch potato rou- Burton says picking the right t'JFME5SJQT t#PZT(JSMT$PNQFUJUJWF5FBN tine. snacks can be challenging, espe- While it’s great that you’re cially when you’re hungry or on t1POZ3JEFTBOE5SBJM3JEFT 904-260-1983 getting more exercise, don’t the go. She shares fi ve easy tips t#PBSEJOH5BDL$MFBOJOH forget to incorporate smart eat- to carry through your next trip Summer 11502 Columbia Park Dr W ing habits along with increased or outdoor adventure. 4FSWJDFT"WBJMBCMF Jacksonville, FL 32258 activity. Fueling your body with • Plan ahead. Before you head t"DBEFNJD4FSWJDFT www.FirstCoastGymnastics.com healthy snack choices helps keep to the lake for the weekend energy levels high. But many or a family road trip, plan on Amy Barnett, Certified Riding Camp snacks we consider as sources of a variety of snacking options Instructor by the American energy and nutrition are actually to satisfy everyone. Burton Riding Instructor Association loaded with sugar and preserva- recommends fresh fruit, a Call for details. tives. Another common pitfall is mixture of nuts and dried Gingerbread Acres, LLC to avoid snacking altogether, and fruit, low-fat string cheese 12567 Aladdin Rd. Free Trial Class rely on two to three big meals and plenty of bottled water. Jacksonville, Florida 32223 to provide all the nutrients and • Snack small and snack often. & $5 OFF sustainable energy you need for Whether you’re going to the 904-654-3561 XXXHJOHFSCSFBEBDSFTDPN with registration the day. Smart snacking cont. on pg. 17 www.MandarinNewsLine.com • May 2012 • Mandarin NewsLine, Page 17

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Smart snacking cont. from pg. 16 Marinela M. Nemetz, D.D.S. gym, on a walk or to the for your heart. And remem- Board Certified Pediatric Dentist amusement park or beach, ber, it’s all about portion throw some treats in the car control – a little goes a long Robert J. Nemetz, D.D.S., M.S. or your backpack. way! Adult Dentistry • Periodontics • Prosthodontics • Mix it up. There are many • Match snack with activity. smart snacking options Make sure to pack snacks to choose from every day. appropriate for your activity. Variety will keep your taste For example, perishable or buds from getting bored and bulky foods don’t make sense will encourage you to keep if you’re embarking on a reaching for healthier snacks. hike. Instead pack all-natural • Give in, not up. It’s hard to snacks placed in baggies resist a cold, sweet treat on such as trail mix, and cut-up a warm day at the beach veggies that are easy to carry or family barbecue. Rather and stash in your backpack. than avoiding moderate Conversely, if you are going indulgences, ﬂ ex your snack to be at the park or on a smarts. Choose low-fat fro- boat, items that can be stored zen yogurt and lean toward in a cooler allow for more dark chocolate over milk or diverse snacking options. white chocolate since it has antioxidants that are good Courtesy of ARAcontent

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By Natalie Cleghorn, MHS Student • If the house forms one side Throughout the spring sea- and knew what had to be done of the barrier, doors leading son, all of the Mustang sports to win it for the third year in a into the pool area should be have been working extremely row.” FOR SUMMER CAMP STARTING JUNE 11 protected with alarms that hard. Many sports, notably track Also a contributing team- produce a loud sound when and fi eld as well as softball, mate for the boys’ team, senior DAY CAMP AGES 4 - 13 the door is unexpectedly have been victorious in the Tyler Mowery, performed well opened. -81(²$8*867$0WR30 Gateway Conference Tourna- in the 3200. 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Jewish Java which meets the out about topics, times and lo- reservations, please send checks fi rst Wednesday of every month cation from the www.Mandarin- payable to Mimi Kaufman, 6227 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at NewsLine.com calendar entry or Potter Spring Court, Jackson- Let’s Nosh in Mandarin. Coff ee call George Treiber at 731-0731. ville, Florida 32258. For more and tea are free. It’s the per- Admission is free. Check us out information please contact Mimi fect place to meet new people, at www.LifetreeCafe.com. at 880-4014 or email Isabel at catch up with old friends and [email protected]. acquaintances and fi nd out the Mandarin United Methodist latest happenings in the Jewish Church will present Broadway Mandarin United Meth- community and general com- Nites on May 31, June 1 and odist Church Vacation Bible munity information. There are 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the Family School “Sky” is June 25 to 29 no solicitations. Upcoming javas Life Worship Center, located at for children three years old as are scheduled for May 2 and 11270 San Jose Boulevard. A of September 1, 2011 to fi fth June 6.If you are new to the cast of over 200 will be singing grade. There will be a “sky’s the community and would like more and dancing to some of your fa- limit” good time from 9:00 a.m. CALL TODAY! (904)292-2683 information, please contact Isa- vorite Broadway tunes. Conces- to 12:00 noon as we explore the bel Balotin at 448-5000 x 206 sions will be available. Call the Bible with Chadder’s Theatre, [email protected] | RIVERGARDEN.ORG or email shalomjax@jewish- church offi ce at 268-5549 for Bible stories, crafts, games and 11501 OLD ST. A UGUSTINE RD. | J ACKSONVILLE, FL 32258 jacksonville.org. additional information. snacks. Register online at www. mumc.net. Lifetree Café is a place Do you have memories of where people gather for con- vacationing, working or living Obituary versations about life and faith in the famed Catskill Moun- Memorial services for Rob- har) and Ashley Drew Turbyfi ll, in a casual coff eehouse-type tains, aka the Borscht Belt? If setting. Upcoming topics are: ert Drew Turbyfi ll were held at (Matt Marti), son, Scott War- so you are invited to connect 2PM Friday, April 20, 2012 at ner, (T.J.), three grandchildren, and share experiences at a Invite St. Barnabus Anglican Church, Matthew Drew Marti, August Catskills Memories social event 3754 University Club Boulevard Warner and Bella Rose Tate; on Sunday, May 20 from 1:00 the community with Rev. John Eason offi ciat- parents Robert Earl and Beverly p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Enza’s ing. Robert was born on April R. Turbyfi ll; two sisters, Donna T OSEPH S Restaurant in Mandarin. En- to your 18, 1950 in Jacksonville, FL. Frank (Roger) and Rebecca Taus S . J ’ tertainment will be provided A lifelong resident of (David); nieces Kathleen, Megan CATHOLIC CHURCH by newcomer Bernie Katzman, House of Worship Jacksonville, he graduated from and Sofi a and nephew Patrick. talented pianist and singer who Reconciliation [email protected] Ribault Senior High School Saturday - 4:30 p.m. spent many years performing and Jacksonville University. He in the Catskill hotels: Granit, Weekend Mass Schedule made is career in the motion Saturday - 5:30 p.m. Grossinger’s, The Browns, Ste- picture industry and later in the Memorial vensville, Homowack, Cherry keyboardconnectionjax.com Sunday - 8:00 a.m., 9912 San Jose Boulevard residential pool construction Day Hill Hotel and more. The cost industry. 10:00 a.m., 12:00 noon per person is $22 (includes tax Monday, Hispanic Mass and tip) if paid in advance. At Robert is survived by his May 28 Sunday - 8:30 a.m. the door expect to pay $27. The wife of 18 years, Joanie Carol Historic Church event is open to anyone with 880-0002 Turbyfi ll, two daughters, Jenni- fer Ann Turbyfi ll (Anish Tulad- Polish Mass 2nd & 4th Sunday - 10:00 a.m. - Historic Church Join the Virtual Afternoon Traditional Latin Mass Sunday Tea for Mother’s Day 11:15 a.m. - Historic Church Family history and gene- ern Genealogist’s Exchange Weekday Mass Schedule alogy continue to rise as the Society, Inc., has created a fun, Monday – Thursday hobby of choice. Prime time unique, fund-raiser to honor 8:00 a.m. Historic Church programming on TV off ers mothers on Mother’s Day, May Friday - 8:15 a.m. “Who Do You Think You Are?” 13, 2012. Main Church and “Finding Your Roots” Based on the idea of an which features celebrities trac- afternoon tea, the premise is to 11730 Old St. Augustine Rd. ing their past. With this surge honor your special lady all year Jacksonville, Florida of interest, a local nonprofi t with recognition. In genealogy, Fellows of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 904-268-5422 genealogy society, The South- the woman’s maiden name is a valuable source of information. Full service care of women including: Women routinely give up their Annual Exams maiden name in marriage. This Endometrial Ablation is an opportunity to highlight your personal ancestry. With No-incision Tubal Ligation H a small donation, individu- In-office Surgery HARDAGE G GIDDENS als submit their mothers’ (or Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery FUNERAL HOMES & CEMETERIES grandmother’s or great grand- Robotic Surgery mother’s) maiden name for the Mothers’ Maiden Name Wall. Urinary Incontinence For an additional donation you Complete Obstetric Care, including High Risk Pregnancy may also submit a photograph Menopausal Care of mom. The website is viewable Baptist Division 1 at www.sgesjax.org. There is a Dr. Wade Barnes category for each century in- Dr. W. David Boyd cluding today’s moms. The site Dr. Lindsay DeNicola Foutz will be viewable all of 2012. Dr. Caron D. Gutovitz Opportunities to join SGES Dr. Catherine J. McIntyre and obtain genealogy research Dr. Neil Sager also exist on the site. On May Dr. Mary Ellen Wechter 13, at 4:00 p.m., you and a host Joette Anderson A.R.N.P. of others join in a “tea” from home to show admiration for Lisa Rhoad, A.R.N.P. all mothers. Reagan Thomas, A.R.N.P. For more information, Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin please email president@sges- 904-399-4862 3AN*OSE"LVDs*ACKSONVILLE &, jax.com or call 778-1000. 904-288-0025 12110 San Jose Boulevard WWWHGMANDARINCOM Jacksonville, FL 32223 Advertise Now! *EANA',IND ,&$ ,OCATION-ANAGER 836 Prudential Drive, Suite 1202 *IM4URTUR ,&$s3HANNON#URRY Y ,&$ 886-4919 Jacksonville, FL 32207 Page 22, Mandarin NewsLine • May 2012 • www.MandarinNewsLine.com

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Julington Creek Marina & country music star Luke Bryan In other news, The Gator will perform a special concert Club of Jacksonville will host St. Augustine Camanchee Cove Marina dedicated to the military at 5:30 University of Florida head foot- p.m. All active duty, retired and ball coach Will Muschamp at reserve military personnel and the annual Gator Gathering on their dependents will receive Tuesday, May 1. This event will JOIN THE CLUB CL free admission all week. take place at the Greater Jack- Like us on The tournament begins sonville Fair and Expo Center. CALL 904.425.1107 on Thursday, May 10 and it The social time and dinner will concludes on Sunday, May 13. www.freedomboatclub.com Local Sports Scene cont. on pg. 27 www.MandarinNewsLine.com • May 2012 • Mandarin NewsLine, Page 27 Gardening Spring – with a vengeance Celebrating Our 20th Anniversary! 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