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M EMBER OF THE RT PUBLISHING GROUP OF COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS Volume 8, Issue 1 Visit our online edition at www.mandarinnewsline.com October 2012 Safety tips to help reduce upswing of Local students learn real traffi c accidents in Mandarin world compassion By Karl Kennell By Contributing Writer Talie Zaifert, Martin J. Gottlieb Day School the Mandarin area. Eight were At the Martin J. Got- drug or alcohol related. Most tlieb Day School, students of the fatalities were caused by not only get an exceptional careless driving which encom- 21st century academic edu- passes many violations such cation, they are also receiv- as texting while driving and ing an “award-winning” following too closely. Another Values Education which is issue that is rising in Jackson- imparted through experi- ville citywide is the number ence. of vehicle/pedestrian crashes. Every Friday, during the In 2011 there were 11 traffi c Jewish Studies block, mid- fatalities involving pedestrians dle school students leave and as of September 14, 2012 campus to put into action there have been 23. Of the 23 what they are learning in crashes, three occurred in Zone class. For example, the stu- 3 which represents 12 percent dents learn the importance of the total. of feeding the hungry by The Jacksonville Sheriff ’s preparing lunch bags to be Offi ce is proactively addressing delivered to the families of the fatalities and traffi c crashes MaliVai Washington Foun- through prevention, interven- dation, volunteering at the The Jacksonville Sher- as the zone commander for the tion and enforcement. These Second Harvest Food Bank of Kindness, whether it’s visit- iff ’s Offi ce recently released a Southside including Mandarin, methods include the following, and collecting money and shop- ing the sick, visiting the elderly graphic detailing the locations has become particularly vigi- but are not limited to: Utiliz- ping for Thanksgiving meals each or just helping out to make life of car crashes and fatalities on lant about this disturbing issue. ing the Smart Trailer in high year so less fortunate families easier for another human being. the Southside and the Manda- He has asked that we share frequency crash areas which can enjoy Thanksgiving. The stu- Students refl ect on their experi- rin area. It shows locations of a with the residents of Mandarin displays your speed; Offi cers dents also volunteer their time at ence each week on their personal particularly disturbing problem particularly the need to become conducting weekly traffi c spot Mt. Herman Exceptional Learning blogs that are set up through the of pedestrians being hit and aware and alert and to become checks and educating the driv- Center, Beauclerc Elementary and school. killed. Believe it or not, many more cautious as we travel our ers, public service announce- Dignity You Wear to name just a Through fi rst hand expe- times the pedestrian is at fault. local streets. ments, conducting traffi c safety few. rience, MJGDS students are And this year this statistic is Since January 1, 2012 there check points, educating teen This Mitzvah Program instilled with leadership and markedly up over other years. have been 25 traffi c fatalities drivers, utilizing warning cita- was designed to help students motivational skills that they take Assistant Chief Bobby Deal, for Zone 3, which includes Safety tips cont. on pg. 20 learn the importance of Acts on to high school and beyond. It’s just a “State of Mind” for teen band What’s Inside By Karl Kennell Page 3 What’s New When a group these teens have Page 4 From the Council of teens gather in a performed and wowed Member’s Desk garage to become a the crowds at a lot of band, their journey venues. In addition to Page 5 School District Journal usually doesn’t lead performing at festi- Page 7 Your Voice, Your Vote them out to the vals and fairs all over Page 9 Pink Ribbon symposium road. However, two Florida, they have Mandarin NewsLine’s years ago when one had multiple appear- Page 12 Knights of Columbus Election 2012 such group decided ances at the Suwan- Page 13 KSC behind the scenes to name themselves nee River Jam in Live Page 15 Mandarin Women’s Club Section coming in our after just what it Oak, Florida and a November 2012 issue! takes to strike out weekend of shows Page 16 Encore! To Advertise: and begin the jour- at Six Flags Over Page 18 Go Purple! ney to become a hit, Georgia. [email protected] Page 19 Fashion Update appropriately they Original band named their group member White is a Page 20 MHS Happenings “State of Mind.” sophomore at Oakleaf Page 21 Faith News The band originally was High School in Orange Park. He next level—out of the garage Page 23 Job Finder comprised of just drummer into being recognized as the has played the drums since he Jacob White, lead guitarist Wil- Page 24 MHS Sports Permit No.4 Permit next up and coming pop/rock was fi ve years old. His favorite
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A sample of activities The River City Women’s starquiltguild. ning at 6:30 p.m. at the Manda- include park days, beach days, rin Community Club, located at Club will hold their monthly monthly socials, playgroups and luncheon meeting on October 12447 Mandarin Road. Author RT Publishing, Inc. Get ready for the best Festa fi eld trips to the zoo and muse- Dr. John T. Foster, Jr. will be The CreekLine 17 beginning at 10:30 a.m. in Italiana ever. Mark your Calen- ums. For additional information, the Ramada Inn Mandarin. Joe speaking about his new book, The Ocean Breeze dars for Friday, October 19 from please email semandarinmoms@ Calling Yankees to Florida - Har- NewsLine Abb Overby, a local author, will 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., Satur- yahoo.com. Mandarin be the guest speaker. He will riet Beecher Stowe’s Forgotten day, October 20 from 10:00 a.m. Tourist Articles. Players Journal entertain the group with a view to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, Oc- of Mayport and the Beaches. The The North Florida Acoustic tober 21 from 12:00 noon until Neuroma Support Group will Publisher Rebecca Taus Florida native has written “Acres 6:00 p.m. We will have delicious It’s time to plant fall fl ow- Aweigh!” which deals with the meet on Saturday, October 13, ers! The Bumblebee Circle of the [email protected] homemade meatballs, pizzas, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Mandarin history of the area. For reserva- chicken parmesan, eggplant Mandarin Garden Club will be tions, please call 262-8719. United Methodist Church, lo- meeting on Wednesday, October Editor Martie Thompson rolatini, pasta, sausage and pep- cated at 11270 San Jose Boule- pers not to mention the over the 3 at 4:00 p.m. Children ages fi ve [email protected] vard. Please call 287-8132 for through14 are welcome. We will The October General Meet- top cannolis, cheesecakes and additional information. ing of the All Star Quilters more. We will have fi ve diff erent be constructing our garden plots Advertising Sales, Linda Gay and planting fall vegetables [email protected] Guild will be held on Monday, bounce houses for the kids and October 15 at 9:30 a.m. in the some specials for them as well. The Ramsgate Homeown- and fl owers. Meetings are held First Christian Church, located at Souvenirs, music, dancing and ers Association (RHA) will once monthly on the Duval County Graphic Design, Lisa Felegy again be among those who ob- early release Wednesdays. The [email protected] 11924 San Jose Boulevard. The more are on the agenda! Plan program, “A Minute to Win It” to come and have a fabulous serve and participate in the 2012 Mandarin Garden Club is located RT Publishing, Inc. will be by Group 4 of the mem- family weekend. We will also National Night Out scheduled for at 2892 Loretto Road. For more 12443 San Jose Boulevard bers. Visitors are welcome. For be hosting our Sunday dinner Tuesday, October 2. As a nation- information, please contact Suite 403 more information, please contact and general meeting on Sunday al event sponsored locally by mandaringardenclub@comcast. Jacksonville, FL 32223 Dot Butler at 642-6574 and visit October 16 when nominations the Jacksonville Sheriff ’s Offi ce, net. Happy planting! Ph: 904-886-4919 us at www.orgsites.com/fl /all- for the 2013 offi cers and board planned activities are designed members will be taken. Final to strengthen each neighbor- The Northeast Florida Quit votes will be at our November hood, increase crime prevention Smoking Now (QSN) program is Letters to the meeting. See you all at Festa! awareness, police/neighborhood now off ering free tobacco ces- relationships and increase sup- sation classes at the Mandarin Editor policy port and participation in neigh- Library! The classes meet once a The annual Trash to Treasure borhood watch programs run by At RT Publishing we Sale will be held at the Manda- week for six consecutive weeks The Mandarin NewsLine Community local law enforcement. The RHA and provide a free workbook, Newspaper is a free monthly publication welcome Letters to the Editor. rin Garden Club on Saturday, distributed via bulk mail to all addresses in Zip will be holding an ice cream water bottle and stress ball as Codes 32223, 32258 and selected routes in We request they be no more October 6 from 8:00 a.m. until 32257. Submission of articles and photographs social that evening with JSO well as free nicotine replace- are received by mail or email, although email than 250 words. All letters 2:00 p.m. The clubhouse will to [email protected] is preferred. offi cers invited to attend and ment therapies (patch, lozenge The writers’ opinions do not necessarily reflect must include writer’s name, be fi lled with household items, the opinion of RT Publishing, Inc. Advertising speak informally with neigh- and gum) to assist tobacco users Rates are available by request. address, and telephone num- electronics, furniture and toys, RT Publishing, Inc. is not responsible bors. Previously held in August, in their quit attempt. Please call for advertisement content or accuracy of ber. Only the name will be all donated by club members. information provided by its advertisers. Nor the JSO rescheduled this event 482-0189 to register for our Oc- does RT Publishing, Inc. endorse any of the published. E-mail to editor@ The clubhouse is located at 2892 products or services included in this publication. to October in hopes of milder tober class or visit our website at RT Publishing, Inc. reserves the right to refuse rtpublishinginc.com. Anony- Loretto Road. For more informa- advertisement or copy from any advertiser. weather for participants. For www.northfl oridaahec.org. All rights are reserved and no portion of this mously sent letters will not tion, please contact mandringar- publication may be copied without the express further information on National written consent of the publisher. ©2012. be published. [email protected]. Night Out, please contact the What’s New cont. on pg. 6 Copies of this coupon are not accepted. Page 4, Mandarin NewsLine • October 2012 • www.MandarinNewsLine.com Your Voice, Your Vote By Contributing Writer Jerry Holland, Supervisor of Elections, Duval County Are You Ready for November 6? Our offi ce is encouraging all registration status by click- located conveniently around eligible citizens to be Election ing on the Voter Status tab Duval County from October Day Ready on November 6! on our website www.Du- 27 through November 3. All registered voters in valelections.com. Voters in Mandarin may Vote Duval County are eligible to • Voters may become a Early at the South Mandarin cast a ballot in this November Registered Voter by com- Library or Mandarin Region- 6 General Election. So are you pleting a Voter Registration al Library. 8355 Bayberry Road Election Day Ready? Follow Application by clicking on • Duval County Election Day these helpful hints and it will the Register to Vote tab on Precinct locations have Jacksonville FL 32256 ensure that you are Election our website. Books close on changed. To locate your Day Ready for the upcoming October 9. precinct click the Precinct (904) 733-7254 General Election: • Early voting will take place Finder tab on our website. • Voters may check their voter at 16 Early Voting Sites Hint: If you only provide your house number and Accepting New Patients! street name, it will be easier for the program to locate Most Insurance Plans Accepted your precinct. www.setzerandcochran.com Being • Voters are encouraged to view their Sample Ballot pri- there or to Election Day. To view For more information about accurate and accessible elec- your Sample Ballot please Early Voting, precinct changes tions in 2012 with the trans- click on Sample Ballot under or to request a Vote by Mail parency and integrity Duval is why News on our website. ballot please visit our website: County residents have come to • Avoid spending hours in line www.Duvalelections.com or respect. I am confi dent that this I’m here. to cast your vote on Novem- by becoming a friend of ours November 6 General Election ber 6. Request a Vote by Mail on Facebook at Duval County will be a monumental election ballot by 5:00 p.m. on Octo- Supervisor of Elections. because of the active role Duval ber 31. Remember: Vote by As Supervisor of Elections, County voters play in the elec- Jim Register Jr, Agent Whether you need a question Mail ballots must be returned my staff and I are working hard toral process. 12058 San Jose Blvd, Suite 302 Jacksonville, FL 32223 answered, a problem solved, to either of the Supervisor to make sure we conduct fair, Bus: 904-268-5522 or a claim reported, my job of Elections Offi ces by 7:00 www.jimregister.com is to make it happen. p.m. on November 6. Voters Like a good neighbor, may not drop off a Vote by St. Johns District focused on State Farm is there.® Mail ballot at a precinct on CALL ME TODAY. Election Day. Call the Elec- springs protection tions Center or click Vote by Mail tab on our website to By Contributing Writer Teresa H. Monson, St. Johns River Water request your ballot. Management District • Precincts will be open 7:00 The St. Johns River Water Environmental Protection (DEP) a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Election Management District’s Govern- is in the process of establishing Day. ing Board was recently briefed total maximum daily loads for • Updating a signature, chang- on the agency’s long-term plans Silver Springs, which will result ing the address of your and commitment to springs in a reduction of the amount of legal residence within Duval protection. The District has been nutrient loading to the springs. County or changing your working with other agencies for The DEP has continued its ef- P097193.1 State Farm, Home Office, Bloomington, IL name may be completed now many years on projects and ini- forts to restore Silver Springs by or on Election Day. tiatives that protect springs sys- committing $1 million to water tems. This presentation focused quality improvement projects. on Silver Springs in Marion In addition to presenting County, the largest and one of what is already known about the most well-known of Flori- Silver Springs, District staff da’s fi rst magnitude springs. shared plans for the continued “There has been a great deal gathering of information on of interest throughout northeast springs. Topics to be discussed and central Florida in recent at upcoming board meetings in months about Silver Springs,” October and November include: said District Governing Board • Analysis of possible factors Chairman Lad Daniels. “This is aff ecting the relationship an ideal time for staff to share between rainfall and spring with the board and the public fl ow in recent years the scientifi c knowledge the • Factors contributing to in- District has about the springs creased nutrient loading and how we plan to move for- • Updated springshed water ward with our commitment to budget springs protection.” • Proposed minimum fl ows Through the collection of and levels (MFLs) recommen- fl ow and water quality data, dations District staff has confi rmed four key facts about Silver Springs: • The springshed boundary has been fairly stable. Advertise in • Since 1995, groundwater pumping has varied and most recently has declined. Mandarin • Water quality has declined. • Spring fl ow is closely tied to NewsLine rainfall. While there have been in- Mandarin’s creases in water use since 1995 Community Newspaper in Marion County, usage has de- clined each year between 2006 It’s good for and 2010. Less than average spring fl ows from 1985 to 2010 business! have also correlated with less- than-average rainfall during the same time period. From 1970 to 886-4919 1985, when there was average rainfall, spring discharges were [email protected] also average. The Florida Department of www.MandarinNewsLine.com • October 2012 • Mandarin NewsLine, Page 5 School You Deserve Quality Legal Representation District Journal at a Rate You Can Afford )DPLO\/DZ By Contributing Writer Tommy Hazouri, School Board Representative, District 7 (VWDWH3ODQQLQJ 3UREDWH*XDUGLDQVKLS On November 13, I will be It is my hope and expec- leaving the School Board after tations that the next board having the privilege of serving member from District 7 will 904.379.8486 you for eight wonderful years. look at our schools in Manda- 10175 Fortune Parkway, Suite 203 While we all recognize there is rin and say, “Let’s keep up the Convenient location near the Avenues Mall no silver bullet when it comes good work, become even more to public education, our district successful and work to have www.myjaxfamilylaw.com has come to see how successes the same successes from every Mention this ad for a free consult can come – big and small – school in Duval County.” Sara Beth Frazier, Esq. through having outstanding This is a new day in educa- teachers and principals, in- tion. Private schools, parochial volved parents and, of course, schools, home schools, virtual funding charter schools backed our thousands of students who schools and, of course, pub- by national organizations that are willing to work, learn and lic schools can all serve our would basically leave every graduate to meet the challenges children’s educational needs. public school behind. of our global economy. Some better than others. How- I believe with all of my Our Mandarin schools have ever, I believe many school heart, soul and mind that public become a shining example of board candidates, not just in education is the very foundation what every school can look like. Duval County, but throughout on which our country was built. Christopher Thompson, CFP®, CRPC® And many do. But we must also the country are fi nding political To undermine America’s eff orts Vice President- Investment Officer remember, no matter how suc- support along with hundreds of to provide genuine educational cessful we are (All As), even the thousands of campaign dol- Direct 904-273-7908 excellence to every child, at the [email protected] highly successful schools have lars that are being spent, to expense of any child, would de- their challenges. undermine public education by ter and deny our eff orts to meet Investment and Insurance Products: X NOT FDIC Insured X NO Bank Guarantee X MAY Lose Value the challenges that have always Wells Fargo Advisors is a registered broker-dealer and separate non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. made America great. Member SIPC. We test. We hold our school ©2010 Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. All rights reserved. 0512-1909 [84976-v2] A1507 systems, teachers and students accountable. We like to say of 2012 seniors. That is 91 out ing, Cline Auditorium, 6:00 every child can learn. And, of 99 students who took the p.m. although we read the criticism tests passed the tests. This is a October 3: Early Dismissal Day of some of our public schools, very impressive statistic. October 17: Early Dismissal our children are learning, our Our underclassmen results Day graduation rates are climb- were equally impressive and October 26: Teacher Planning ing, dropouts have decreased once disaggregated, we will Day immensely, we have more A provide you with that additional and B schools than ever before information. Thought for the Month: and have witnessed in the past Superintendent Search If one does not know to which several years our Duval County Update: port one is sailing, no wind schools greatest successes. As you read this October is favorable. These are your public edition of Mandarin NewsLine, ~Lucius Annaeus Seneca schools. Yes we recognize we we should have selected our still have a long way to go, but new superintendent. We have the road we travel has picked up met with our search fi rm, nar- those who have been left behind rowed our selections and held – and now we see greater suc- our fi rst round of interviews Support our fine cesses than ever before. with the fi nalists. They are, in Advertisers! And speaking of continued alphabetical order, Dr. Kriner success! It is worth noting how Cash, outgoing superintendent well our AICE (Advanced Inter- for the Memphis City Public national Certifi cate of Educa- Schools; Dale Robbins, re- tion) students did on their AICE tired associate superintendent Tell our advertisers examinations for the 2011-2012 of Gwinnett County Public you saw them in school year. Schools; and Dr. Nikolai Vitti, Ninety-two percent of the chief academic offi cer of the candidates for the AICE Di- Miami-Dade Public Schools. ploma earned the prestigious Mandarin AICE Diploma based on June’s Important Dates: NewsLine A new direction in urgent assessments – these were Class October 2: School Board Meet- care for Mandarin Solantic Urgent Care centers place to improve our level of recently transitioned to a new care and our new name refl ects brand: CareSpot. A broad va- that.” We buy diamonds riety of walk-in and scheduled Regional Marketing Man- medical services are available, ager Linda Creamons adds, “Our Highest price paid. Stop by including urgent care, well care name includes ‘Spot’ as a nod and occupational health. Over to providing optimal conve- for a free evaluation. the past few weeks, signifi cant nience for our customers. With changes have been underway 12 centers in North Florida and with remodeling and other another coming soon in Yulee, cosmetic upgrades. However, we have many locations close CareSpot is more than a new to your home and work. Plus, CA$H name, logo or a fresh coat of our new website CareSpot.com for Gold paint – it’s a company with allows customers to compare a new leadership team and a wait times, save a spot in line or 20% additional new direction that’s been in the make a future appointment. You works for months. can even do it on your phone!” with ad Shane Strickland, center New online and mobile Exp.10/31/12 manager at the Mandarin center tools allow customers to check explains, “Our new name leads wait times and save a spot for a off with ‘Care’ and that refers to same-day visit, complete forms our commitment to delivering to save time at the center or outstanding care with exem- schedule an appointment for a 114811 Old St. Augustine Rd #403 plary service. 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Road form 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a day, October 18 beginning at Shuffl eboard is played on Club membership is open to all p.m. on Saturday, December 1. silent auction. Proceeds benefi t 10:00 a.m. All are invited to this Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. at Manda- women. For more information Activities in the park include: the Navy Celebration Pier and informative, fun and free event. rin Park (south end of Mandarin about the Mandarin Women’s hayrides, music, museum and Interactive Museum to bring the No reservation is required. For Rd) next to the tennis courts at Club, please call Diane at 880- farmhouse tours, crafts, historic USS Adams to our community. more information, please contact the park entrance. Beginners are 5354. The Mandarin Women’s re-enactments, train rides, old- For tickets, please visit www. mandaringardenclub@comcast. welcome. Just show up, unless Club is a social club giving the fashioned children’s games, food adams2jax.org or call 647-5177. net. it rains. women of the area the opportu- and more. The Jacksonville Historic Naval nity to get out, meet new friends Ship Association, Inc. is a 501 Are you troubled by some- The Mandarin Women’s Club and learn more about northeast The Jacksonville Historic (c)(3) not for profi t organization. one’s drinking? Al-Anon Fam- program speaker for October Florida. Some of the many club Naval Ship Association Gala, in ily Groups can help. Let us 25 is Priscilla Davis, who is the activities are day trips, Bunco, honor of our veterans, will be The next meeting of the share our experience, strength volunteer manager for the Se- bridge and Mah Jongg. Some of held October 12-13. On Friday, South Jacksonville Republican and hope. Join us every Mon- nior Medicare Fraud Patrol. The the evening functions include October 12, Chart the Course to Club will be on Saturday, Octo- day night from 8:00 p.m. until program is designed to educate your spouse. The club is open Fionn MacCool’s at the Jack- ber 6, 2012 at the Golden Corral 9:00 p.m. in the First Christian seniors on how to protect them- to all women who want to join sonville Landing from 5:30 p.m. on San Jose Boulevard. Social Church of Jacksonville, located selves against Medicare fraud in on the fun. Please check out to 8:30 p.m. A $25 wristband time will begin at 9:30 a.m. at 11924 San Jose Boulevard or and abuse. Priscilla represents our new website: http://home. includes one drink, light ap- followed by the club meeting at visit us at www.jaxafg.org. Clay, Duval, Flagler and St. comcast.net/~echoecho46/site/ petizers and entertainment. 10:00 a.m. We will be gathering Johns counties. This program is The Full Steam Ahead Gala, in the enclosed meeting room in The next Sierra Club general held at the Ramada Inn, lo- The 13th annual Winter Cel- celebrating the United States the restaurant. Our guest speaker meeting will be held on Octo- cated at 3130 Hartley Road and ebration in Mandarin is almost Navy’s anniversary, will be held will be Duval County Supervi- ber 8 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at doors open at 10:30 a.m. The here! The Mandarin Museum poolside on the St. Johns River sor of Elections, Jerry Holland, Lakewood Presbyterian Church price of the luncheon is $15.50 and Historical Society once at the Crowne Plaza Hotel from who will give us his insights of (Coleman Room) located at 2001 for members and $16.50 for again hosts a special celebration 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. The the upcoming national election University Boulevard West. Janet and will review the amendments Stanko will highlight the hidden which will be on the ballot in costs for taxpayers of overde- November. With a question and velopment, such as home values answer period, this will be a and water supply. The program very revealing and informative is free and all are welcome. to all that attend. Bring your own cup to reduce waste in the landfi ll. For addi- A Gardening In Good Health tional information, please con- program will be held at the tact Janet Larson at 247-1876. Ī7D[3UHSDUDWLRQ Ī7D[3ODQQLQJ Ī)LQDQFLDO6WDWHPHQWV Ī(VWDWH *LIW3ODQQLQJ Ī%XVLQHVV6ROXWLRQV Ī%RRNNHHSLQJ Ī4XLFNERRNV3UR$GYLVRU® Robert E. Burke, CPA +DUWOH\5RDG6XLWH -DFNVRQYLOOH)/ The CPA Never ĪZZZUHEXUNHFSDFRP Underestimate the Value® Offering investment advisory services as a representative of 0156581-00002-00 Prudential Financial Planning Services, a division of Pruco Securities, LLC. www.MandarinNewsLine.com • October 2012 • Mandarin NewsLine, Page 7 From the Trusted, Caring & Affordable Dental Care City Council Help Us Welcome Our New Doctor, Member’s Desk Stephanie Bodnar, D.M.D.! By Contributing Writer Matt Schellenberg, City Council Member, District 6 12058 San Jose Boulevard Suite 102 By the time you read this pension obligation in the article, the city council will 2012/13 budget, $122,000,000 s -ANDARIN s have dissected, edited and is committed to the police and (hopefully) passed a balanced fi re retirement fund. I sure hope (904) 880-3131 budget. Just like your fam- Mayor Brown deals with that ily and business fi nances, City big elephant in the room and Hall should operate under all soon! circumstances with prudence A more recent and subtle www.KrantzDentalCare.com and restraint, especially when issue that I have with the mayor & the economy is as weak as it is his recent response when Convenient Appointments Before After Work or School! 7am-7pm is today. Remember, projected asked whom he was voting for revenues are down $13,000,000 in this year’s presidential elec- leadership and policies or the the “downs,” I always believed things that make us who we and as I mentioned many times tion. He said he was a Democrat direction of his social agenda— the economy would eventually are—not the bureaucrats from in this column, pension obliga- and was therefore voting for the president is a Democrat and improve. Unfortunately, that is Washington or Tallahassee or tions are up $47,000,000 from President Obama. No thought thus Mayor Brown is voting no longer the case. President City Hall. So when we need last year. Of the $150,000,000 about the quality of Obama’s for him. What an embarrassing Obama’s current economic poli- help, especially in these tough answer. Well, Mr. Mayor, if the cies are handcuffi ng most com- economic times, we shouldn’t Republicans in Jacksonville felt panies and business owners and be afraid to ask our friends, our the same way as you do, then they are acting accordingly by neighbors or our churches for they would have only voted for not spending on capital expan- assistance. They are the answer, a Republican and you would sion and not making additional not government. not currently be in offi ce. Ap- hires. In fact, I believe that if Please feel free to contact parently, the mayor’s political President Obama gets re-elected, me at [email protected] or 630- party trumps all good, quality the economy will get worse and 1388. candidates from any other party. City Hall’s recently completed, God Bless, His myopic view of party over balanced budget will be severely Matt Schellenberg the individual is contrary to a tested, not only in the current healthy democracy. year, but for many years to One other very important come. Mandarin NewsLine issue that I must discuss is the In my opinion, the real Advertise in YOUR economy. As a small business America is staring us in the owner for over 20 years, I have face. Our families, our neigh- Community Newspaper! experienced many ups and very bors, our communities and our 886-4919 few downs, but even during religious organizations are the 6DQ-RVH%OYG $WODQWLF%OYG SHINE volunteers help navigate Medicare With the Medicare Annual at several locations throughout Enrollment Period quickly ap- Duval and St. Johns counties. proaching (October 15 through To make an appointment, call December 7), now is a good the Elder HelpLine toll-free at time for seniors to review 1-800-96-ELDER (1-800-963- their current health care and 5337) and ask to be connected prescription drug coverage. with a SHINE counselor. ElderSource is a local resource Individuals interested in for information and assistance getting help comparing plans to help seniors through this im- should be ready to go to their portant period in Medicare. The counseling appointment with Department of Elder Aff air’s important information about SHINE (Serving Health Insur- their health and prescription ance Needs of Elders) program, drug coverage. To provide the in partnership with Elder- best assistance, SHINE volun- Source, is reminding Florida teers will need a list of medica- Medicare benefi ciaries to care- tions the individual takes, a list fully evaluate their health care of providers he or she wants to needs and seek assistance as use (e.g., doctor or pharmacy), needed to prepare for the Medi- and any notices from an exist- care Annual Election Period. ing plan (i.e., Annual Notice With so many options of Change), Social Security among Medicare Prescription or Medicare about changes to Drug (Part D) Plans and Medi- costs and coverage for next care Advantage Plans, which year. vary by location, it is impor- SHINE is a free service tant for seniors to understand of the Florida Department of what options are available to Elder Aff airs, operated locally them. Medicare benefi ciaries through the Elder Source in who have questions or con- Jacksonville, FL. SHINE pro- cerns about the upcoming vides free and unbiased Medi- Medicare Annual Enrollment care information and counsel- Period have a place to turn and ing. For more information or to get objective help comparing learn how you can volunteer, plans. please call the Elder Helpline Specially trained SHINE toll-free at 1-800-96-ELDER volunteer counselors provide (1-800-963-5337) or visit www. free information and assistance FloridaSHINE.org. Page 8, Mandarin NewsLine • October 2012 • www.MandarinNewsLine.com Political Commentary Deciding how our country will look in future FIRST COAST By J. Bruce Richardson Allergy and Asthma Yes, this presidential elec- more in personal accomplish- licans are evil because they tion year will defi nitely decide ment than being children of a don’t want to help the down- how our country will look in socialist state. trodden. Republicans always the future. It doesn’t matter If only those mean, nasty seem to allow this to happen how, the important thing is to rich people – that means you without making a better case Got Allergies? vote. Duval County Supervisor and me, because we work for against such nonsense. Demo- of Elections Jerry Holland has a living – who don’t pay their crats say they want a strong off ered his considered opinion fair share of taxes would just middle class, but always come there will be an 80 percent be patriotic and pay more, then up with plans which create that We Can Help. voter turnout on November the world would be a wonder- at the expense of others, in- 6. If only that was true for all ful place, so we are told. stead of fi nding ways to uplift elections. It was Lady Margaret everyone simultaneously. Sanjay Swami, MD Nearly half of the national Thatcher, the former Iron Lady Republicans need to con- #PBSE$FSUJöFE"MMFSHJTUt1FEJBUSJDTBOE"EVMUT electorate – people who are eli- prime minister of Great Britain, stantly work on their image. gible to vote or register to vote who said in so many words, Rarely does a Republican win Trained at Johns Hopkins Asthma and Allergy Center – receive some sort of fi nancial “The problem with socialism is national offi ce and in the pro- "MMFSHJD3IJOJUJTt"TUINBt&D[FNBt'PPE"MMFSHZt%SVH"MMFSHZ benefi t from the government, cess receive a fair break from you eventually run out of other *OTFDU"MMFSHZt)JWFTt4XFMMJOHt$ISPOJD4JOVTJUJT in the form of a retirement or people’s money to spend.” the news media. Republicans Same or Next Day Appointments Available disability check, welfare assis- The looming question in have to win despite the news tance (Do we still call welfare 2012 is, do we want a country media, plus whatever invec- t'BY “welfare,” or is that not politi- where more and more people tives are hurled at them by New location near Baptist South! cally correct?) or benefi t from are dependent on the govern- Democrats and their ilk. Medicare or Medicaid. ment for what they see as pros- So, 2012 really is a choice 14810 Old St. Augustine Road, #201, Jax, FL 32258 If half of the population – perity in so many parts of their for the ages. Will we be a 3(4LJOOFS1LZ 4UFt+BDLTPOWJMMF which is also about the same lives or do we want a country country with a citizenry heav- #FBDI#MWE 4VJUF#+BY#FBDI number which also pay no fed- where self-dependence is the ily dependent on the gov- eral income taxes – receives a best choice for many, but we ernment or a country which XXXGJSTUDPBTUBMMFSHZDPN federal handout and also pays will always take care of those continues to pride itself on a good plan for voting. no taxes, why would they vote among us who are unable to self-reliance and entrepreneur- led projects in Washington to change anything? Because, care for themselves? ship? One only has to look as well as Ottawa, Canada, J. Bruce Richardson is a and authors an Internet-based we have to have faith they are Democrats always seek to at the current state of the Americans and, as Americans United States Postal Service longtime journalist and consul- transportation column which take the moral and emotional tant who writes in Jacksonville is read in more than 60 coun- we are a people who believe high road, decrying Repub- and Amtrak – two government programs constantly hemor- print publications exclusively tries. He lives and works in rhaging money – to fi gure out for RT Publishing, Inc. He has Jacksonville. Becoming a money-wise woman Contributed by Judson Mallini, Financial Planner, CFP, CLU, Prudential Financial Planning Services, a division of Pruco Securities, LLC Are you confi dent about 4. Max out your 401(k). The Prudential study in- your fi nancial future? If you You’ve heard this advice before. dicated that nearly 86 percent answered no, you’re not alone. 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In order to expand to can aff ect your treatment and 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon: accommodate more women, how best to deal with relation- Guest Speaker Peggy Fleming, t(FOFSBM.BOBHFSPG+BDLTPOWJMMF'BSNFST.BSLFU the fi fth annual Pink Ribbon ships including family and former Olympian Gold Medalist t.FNCFSPGUIF%VWBM$PVOUZ'PPE1PMJDZ$PVODJM Symposium will be held at the friends. This year the sympo- and breast cancer survivor pres- Vice Chairman Hyatt-Jacksonville (formerly sium will off er one session in ents “Breast Cancer: The Fight t'PSNFS&NQMPZFFPG4UBUFPG'MPSJEB&OWJSPONFOUBM held in Orange Park) on Satur- Spanish. The schedule is as of a True Champion.” day, October 6 from 8:00 a.m. follows: 12:00 noon – 12:10 pm: Health Division to 1:00 p.m. Founded by Drs. 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.: Meet Closing remarks by Drs. Ander- t'PSNFS&NQMPZFFPG%VWBM4PJM"OE8BUFS$POTFSWBUJPO Cynthia Anderson and Linda and Greet (Doors Open, Regis- son and Sylvester District Sylvester, it is proudly pre- tration, Exhibits, TaTa Cha Cha) Nonpartisan sented by Cancer Specialists 12:10 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.: 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.: Guests are invited to join Bap- Phone: (904) 207-0147 of North Florida and F.R.O.G. Opening remarks from Found- Email: [email protected] (Florida Radiation Oncology tist Health and WTLV’s Jeannie ers Drs. Cynthia Anderson and Blalock at the top of the Main Follow Me on Facebook Group). The event will present Linda Sylvester important up-to-date informa- Street Bridge for the 20th an- 9:40 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.: niversary celebration of Buddy VOTE ~ November 6th tion about breast cancer pre- Endorsed by Duval County Farm Bureau vention, early detection and Breakout Session I: Plastic Sur- Check! gery: Exploring Reconstruction “On behalf of Pink Rib- Political Advertisement paid for and approved by Greg Tison for Soil and Water treatment options, the side ef- Conservation District, Group 2 fects of treatment, survivorship, Options; Breast Cancer: How bon Symposium, we are proud plus good health and wellness Pathology Makes A Diff erence; to celebrate our fi fth year as topics. Survivors Panel: Meeting And we are dedicated to bring- this issue of Mandarin News- together with their advisory board Talking To Other Survivors; or This year’s special guest ing this program to women in Line! developed it into a 501(c) 3 Caring For Our Bodies: Nutri- his region at no cost and we non-profi t organization. The event is former Olympic gold medal tion And You winner Peggy Fleming, also a gratefully thank our sponsors,” About Pink Ribbon Symposium: specifi cally utilizes a forum format breast cancer survivor. She will 10:30 a.m. – 11:10 a.m.: states Linda Sylvester, MD, co- This symposium was founded in in order to allow participants to share her triumph on the ice, as Breakout Session II: Hereditary founder. “We welcome inquiries 2008 by radiation oncologist ask questions and receive con- well as fi ghting the disease in Breast Cancer for Men And for sponsorship, volunteers who Cynthia S. Anderson (Florida structive guidance about personal an up-close and very personal Women; Being a Caregiver: would like to join us for the Radiation Oncology Group, or concerns regarding any aspect of breast care, breast cancer, way. How to Find Support; Exer- day and exhibitors interested in F.R.O.G.) and medical oncolo- cise: How Do I Get Started?; reaching out to regional women gist Linda S. Sylvester (Cancer survivorship and leading a healthy The symposium is free or Spanish Speaking Attendees with products and services.” Specialists of North Florida), who lifestyle. and guests will enjoy the Education Panel Event Expo and be treated to a Please look for their ad in Barbershop opens in South Mandarin Phillip Hewett, Ty Petway off er free haircuts on Opening shop. 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The to worthy causes participants included scouts Joshua By Contributing Writer Rufus Lawrence Weber, Joseph Bailey, Matthew Bailey, Timothy Ziemathis, Matthew Ziemathis, Kevin Frumerie, Parker Hiltonen, Caleb Molinari, Paul Adair, Grant Wright, Jim Woodward, Sean Adams, and James Powell, and adults Jim Morency, Rick Sikorski, Pat Adams (Scoutmaster), David Frumerie and Mike Woodward. This project was lead by 1st Class Scout Ricky Sikorski. 904-262-9981 Wig 9735-2 Old St. Augustine Road (next to Hala Café) Boutique 5VFo'SJt4BU Divine Mercy House’s Dr. Peter Prince and Jodie Cetnar accept a donation of Mandarinin Private setting for all customers. from Deputy Grand Knight Frank Johnston of Knights of Columbus. Peggy Hawkins, Owner WigW products, maintenance, hats and accessories. On Monday, August 27, clothing to those in need in the 15% off alll i in-stocknstock wiwigsgs (d(does oes not apapplyp to special orders) Expires 10/31/12 2012, the local Mandarin Council Mandarin community. This is a of the Knights of Columbus ministry run entirely by volun- treated their wives to dinner at teers. Anyone residing in the Santioni’s Italian Restaurant. Mandarin community, regardless The turnout was great and after of religious affi liation, is eligible a delicious meal, two charitable to be served. ministries in Mandarin were The co-chairs for the Food recipients of a fi nancial donation Bank, Bonnie McNulty and Mary from the Knights of Columbus. Kaminski, both accepted a check The Divine Mercy House is on behalf of this wonderful primarily for women over the charitable organization. age of 18 facing an unplanned These ministries along with pregnancy with little or no the Knights of Columbus, Coun- help available to them. Since cil 10850 are located on the St. its inception in 1999 the Divine Joseph’s Catholic Church cam- Mercy House (DMH) has served pus. The Reverend Daniel Cody over 75 women, averaging six is the pastor of St. Joseph’s and to 10 per year. The Divine Mercy he is a 4th degree Knight him- House operates with a limited self! The Knights were founded paid staff , relying on a large core as a fraternal benefi t society of volunteers for many support in New Haven, Connecticut on functions. March 29, 1882. Some of the goals of DMH The Order is true to its are to promote a women’s choice founding principles of charity, to give life to her unborn child unity, fraternity and patriotism. and establish an environment The Knights have grown from wherein that choice may be several members in one coun- realized. Expectant mothers may cil to more than 14,000 coun- plan on raising their child or cils and 1.8 million members placing the baby for adoption. throughout the United States and Dr. Peter Prince, president the world. The Knights are pro- of the board of DMH and Jodie life and actively support minis- Cetnar, the executive director tries that foster pro-life values. of the facility, accepted a check The Knights of Columbus from the Knights of Columbus to have many fundraising events help the ministry continue serv- throughout the year which en- ing women in need of assistance ables them to donate to the char- with their unplanned pregnan- itable organizations in our local cies. community. The local Council The other ministry receiving 10850 of the Knights is a thriv- a donation was the Mandarin ing organization and is open Food Bank. Their mission is to to practical Catholic gentlemen provide emergency food, toi- who wish to join the Order. letries, household products and www.MandarinNewsLine.com • October 2012 • Mandarin NewsLine, Page 13 Behind the scenes tours at JACKSONVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Kennedy Space Center Luxury Bus to the Symphony By Contributing Travel Writer Debi Lander, www.bylandersea.com The Perfect Package! We’ve made it easy. Recent events brought talk it’s available. of space exploration back into " " Ideal packages for that I felt I was experiencing a Luxury Bus Service special night. Makes a great gift! the news. The passing of Neil déjà-vu moment when I passed To and from the Times-Union Center, Armstrong, fi rst man on the Bring your group or beyond the security fence of leaving from St. Johns and Mandarin. moon and Sally Ride, fi rst wom- Launch Pad 39-A. Of course organization. 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I passed me of the movie Apollo 13; you visitor building can be con- constraints, all three special computer consoles knew the ending, but still felt structed around it. tours cannot be taken in the where former engineers nervous. While at KSC don’t miss the same day. Guided tours sell monitored their screens. A third tour option takes high-tech interactive exhibits, out daily so reservations are I could sense the tension visitors inside the Vehicle As- a replica of the Mars Rover, the strongly suggested. Visit ken- and angst here, again re- sembly Building, known as rocket garden and experience nedyspacecenter.com/ksc-tours. calling the live pictures the VAB. Many initials shorten a simulator. I overheard some aspx or call 866-737-5235. when rockets were about terms at Kennedy Space Center older teens saying how “cool” to be fi red. The launch (KSC) and it’s rather fun to be- the place was. Multi-generation- The author visits Launch Pad 39-A. 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Drews, P.A. 8823 San Jose Boulevard, Suite 211 Baymeadows Road Jacksonville, FL 32217 (904) 367-8700 Johns River St. Sunbeam Road San Jose Boulevard 121 Financial www.drewslaw.net S Credit Union recently relocated its Mandarin New health initiative urges fl u vaccination branch in Jack- sonville. For the ribbon cutting cer- for older adults emony, offi cials By Contributing Writer Andrea Spencer, Elder Source at 121 Financial invited celebrity Older adults are an impor- aims to educate older adults, infection when exposed to the John Gaughan, tant part of the Jacksonville their caregivers and family virus. WJXT-TV’s chief community and making sure members about the seriousness Both vaccine options are meteorologist, they stay healthy this and every of infl uenza in older adults, the covered by Medicare Part B with who decided fl u season is a top priority. In- importance of annual vaccina- no copay. to use a 121 fl uenza is a serious and poten- tion, and the available vaccine As part of the Flu + You Financial umbrella tially life threatening disease options for adults 65 and older. campaign in Jacksonville, Elder- for protection. At that can cause severe complica- The good news is adults Source will host an educational the time, Hur- tions and the best way to help over the age of 65 have two event and fl u clinic at the Wil- ricane Isaac was protect against it is through vaccine options available to liams Family YMCA in Manda- headed toward annual vaccination. help protect against infl uenza Florida. rin on October 4 at 9:30 a.m. No matter how healthy or – the traditional fl u shot, as where older adults in attendance youthful we feel, as we age our well as a higher dose fl u shot can learn more and – more im- immune system weakens, leav- designed specifi cally for this portantly – get vaccinated! ing people 65 and older more age group to address the age- Talk to your health care vulnerable to infl uenza. In fact, related decline of the immune provider about the dangers of each year in the United States, system. The higher dose fl u shot the fl u, the benefi ts of vacci- Jacksonville Japanese School about nine out of 10 fl u-related prompts the body’s immune sys- nation and the best infl uenza deaths and roughly six out of 10 tem to produce more antibodies vaccination option to meet the fl u-related hospital stays occur against the fl u virus. Antibodies needs of your age group and Our school is established to teach reading in people over the age of 65, are the soldiers of the immune visit www.NCOA.org/Flu for and writing in Japanese language for school making infl uenza vaccination system that help protect against more information. aged children (Grade K to Grade 3) and to for this population especially enhance fluency in conversation in Japanese crucial. for preschool children. That is why ElderSource Annual Students Who Care has joined the National Council For more information, please email: on Aging (NCOA) and Sanofi essay contest announced [email protected] Pasteur’s Flu + You campaign to Scot Ackerman, MD, medi- deserve reinforcement in de- Non-Discriminatory Enrollment Policy: The Jacksonville Japanese School admits students of any help educate adults 65 and older race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally about the seriousness of the fl u cal director of First Coast Oncol- termining a course of action to accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, ogy, announces this year’s topic responsibly achieve their goals,” color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and the importance of vaccina- scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. tion. This educational program for the Students Who Care essay says Dr. Ackerman. contest. High School students One winner will be selected from Duval and Nassau counties from each county and awarded WestminsterWoods on Julington Creek’s can enter for a chance to win a a MacBook at a school assembly laptop in reward for their good in front of their peers. 13th annual autumn extravaganza! deeds. For more information about Every day good deeds go the essay contest, including this unnoticed and often unreward- year’s topic, visit www.First- ed. This contest supports the CoastOncology.com or contact ALL FESTIVAL! children in our community and the director of communications, F encourages them to make the Michele Katz, at 880-5522. right choices. The deadline for submissions is Great prizes, food and fun for the entire family! “I believe that children de- October 30, 2012. Essays can be serve assistance and encourage- submitted directly online at the Plus personal tours of our active living community! ment when it comes to making website listed above. # Games galore # Pumpkin decorating the right choices. They also # Petting zoo # Hand-crafted gifts State of Mind cont. from pg. 1 # Pony rides # Music & entertainment harken back to the ‘60s and uses a Roland Ax-Synth Keytar # # ‘70s. With that as inspiration for her bass part. The instru- Bounce house Costume contest at 2:30 he enjoys putting his own fl are ment allows her to add more into the band’s original songs. dimension to the sound with its Since the beginning of the array of on-board sounds. And October 27 band, lead guitarist Bishop has she says, “It really looks cool.” been adding his riff s to the Singing male vocals and 12:00-4:00 p.m. evolving sound of the band. playing the rhythm guitar is 25 State Road 13, Jacksonville He is originally from England Blake Edwards, a freshman at and is now living in Fleming Mandarin High School. Thirteen 904-287-7300 Island. He has been playing the year-old Cortnie Frazier com- guitar for the last fi ve years pletes the line-up by lending Westminster and is a student of the Orange her voice and gift for hearing Woods on Park School of Music. He spent harmony to “State of Mind” Julington Creek a year at La Villa School of the as lead singer. Her love of the Arts learning classical guitar ‘60s era, the Beatles and Janis WestminsterRetirement.com and music theory. He is inspired Joplin motivate her to grow and by the classic rock songs of Led improve as a performer. Zeppelin, AC/DC, White Stripes You can learn more about and the Black Keys. Currently these talented teens and listen he is a freshman at the Florida to the group’s original composi- Virtual School and hopes to at- tions when you visit their web- tend Douglas Anderson School site at www.ourstateofmind.com. of the Arts next year. Rounding out the band is Need customers? 15 year-old bassist and back up 886-4919 vocalist Caroline Lastinger, who www.MandarinNewsLine.com • October 2012 • Mandarin NewsLine, Page 15 We Need a Spruce Up Your Home Sale Home! at Stewart Lighting 10% off all regular priced merchandise (please bring in this ad) s (INKLEY ,IGHTING s %MERSON &ANS s s (UDSON 6ALLEY ,IGHTING s Kelli is a 1-year-old Domestic Shorthair tabby cat. She is very playful and loves to play with toys. She likes other cats and is friendly with all people. 11111-50 San Jose Blvd. (next to Steinmart) Jacksonville, FL 32223 904.880.8499 Mandarin Women’s Club visits St. Augustine By Contributing Writer Submitted by Mimi Grenville The Mandarin Women’s ful dining experience. Since Club started the new club our group is famous for being season with a day of good food friendly, it was good that we and fascinating collections for were put in a private room, as the travel group. The fi rst part we tend to get a little noisy of the day was spent at Walter’s between telling anecdotes and Reef Restaurant, part of the laughing. culinary school of First Coast From Walter’s Reef we Bubba is a 2-year-old Ameri- Technical College. The restau- headed to the Lightner Museum can Staffordshire Terrier mix. rant off ers a fi xed price lunch, in downtown St Augustine. He is very active and playful alternating buff ets and a la Lightner was a collector of while still being very sweet carte menus. unreal dimensions. If you can and affectionate. He is very Wednesday, September 5 think of it, he collected it. The tolerant and gentle. An overall was an a la carte day, so we got displays are more compact now good boy! to choose between cornbread than when I was a child, but dusted tilapia, baked chicken still boggling, from fascinat- and hanger steak. Having the ing electrical musical instru- men’s steam room was particu- and dominoes enhance our lives Call for viewing culinary students do the cook- ments that play at the touch of larly interesting and looking and we welcome new members and adoption: ing and serving was delightful. a button to an awe-inspiring down at the indoor swimming and turn them into friends. Everything from soup to dessert collection of cut glass—Russian, pool with its arcade of shops Perhaps you’d like to be part was excellent, even though the Brilliant, you name it, it’s there. and a café makes you try to pic- of our merry band of adven- 725-8766 semester just started. The con- Just as interesting are the ture the ladies in their bathing turers or to join our antiquing sensus was that Walter’s Reef parts of the building left intact dresses and the men in their one trips around Northeast Florida. can’t be beaten for a wonder- from its years as a hotel. The piece woolen suits. The Light- Please call Diane at 880-5354 ner Museum made us all a little for more information about nostalgic for an era that we joining our club. Check out our never even saw except in books. website at http://home.comcast. Marinela M. Nemetz, D.D.S. 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One needs or the 200 foot boat dock! it has been in the back of my to be fewer presenters at that area is normally covered with to stop and absorb the beauty I wonder where else one mind for some time to try and time, but there was still a great parked cars! As one walks into of the location and the energy could fi nd such a variety of visit it again. This time I wanted variety of artists, musicians the space, it is now temporarily it exudes before wending one’s presentations in such a unique to schedule my visit during the and entertainers as well as fi ne covered with tents accommo- way through the many displays environment and to cap it off , peak period of its residency. foods, produce and more. My dating the great variety of ven- and off erings. There appeared to there is no charge for admis- The last time I was there was impression this time, however, dors. The soaring pillars holding be slightly fewer conventional sion! shortly before it was to close was of more vendors and a up the bridge and framing the arts presentations and live For additional information performers than on my last visit you can call 389-2449. Have and more of art forms such as fun! hand made jewelry and ceram- I might add a special “Good ics. Nevertheless I believe there Luck” to the newly elected FREE is something of interest for HELP! MARK YOUR director, Krysten Bennet and a everyone. As before, the food special thanks to retiring Torrie tents, especially the baked goods Perett. CALENDAR! and the wonderful fresh pro- duce, were spectacular. As one browsed, one was entertained October with live music played on one of the two stages overlooking Medicare Open the river and if one needed to relax, a shaded terrace with Enrollment seating is provided! 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Girls Inc. is our biggest fund- when his daughter came home remember. And, it was! of Jacksonville President Beth raiser. By buying a with the fl yer in her hand. “She looked so beautiful. Clark said the money raised ticket you are help- It was time for the Girls Inc. She couldn’t stop laughing from the dance will allow Girls ing girls in your Daddy Daughter Dance and when I tried to sing along to Inc. to continue off ering free community,” said more than anything Miller’s Justin Bieber. I heard her telling after-school programs for girls Clark. nine-year-old daughter, Bobbi, her friends about it for days,” in some of the city’s most eco- The dance is wanted to go. Despite being out Miller said. nomically challenged neighbor- Saturday, October of work and having to trim the The Millers are just one of hoods, focusing on pregnancy 20 at the World budget, Miller wanted to go too. many Daddy Daughter couples prevention, academic skills, eco- Golf Village in St. Why? Because he knew it would dancing the night away to raise nomic literacy and self-esteem. Johns County from “We are very proud of the 5:30 p.m. until 9:30 work we’ve been able to do at p.m. There will be Local business celebrates Girls Inc.,” said Clark. “Because dinner, dancing and we’re here, a little girl doesn’t a keepsake photo anniversary have to go home to an empty for each daddy and house or worse, to a situation daughter. By Contributing Writer Kelley Langford, Owner, Encore Décor that isn’t the safest while her Tickets for the August 18, 2012 marked a preparation for opening. We’ve parents may be a work.” Daddy Daugh- milestone for Encore Décor as learned much over the past Clark said this past year ter Dance can be we celebrated its fi fth year in fi ve years, the most important Girls Inc. was able to reach purchased online business. It all started when we of which was that we couldn’t more than 2,000 girls in our by visiting www. rolled the dice and bought our do it alone. Today the store is AfterSchool, Literacy, Outreach girlsincjax.org. Reservations are the dance or Girls Inc., please building in May 2007 with 90 managed by our partner Mark and Summer Camp programs. required. contact Beth Clark at 731-9933. days to get it ready. The layout Blyn—he has a keen business “The Daddy Daughter Dance For more information about was already perfect; the build- acumen and he knows the in- ing just needed a bit of lipstick dustry. When you walk into the (or so we thought). Two weeks store you immediately recognize in to the remodel, we had barely the other key to our success—the made a dent in the prior 25 staging of the items. Kim Blyn years of paint, wallpaper and heads up all merchandising and six diff erent types of ooring.fl does an outstanding job. It was time to call in reinforce- If you believe our custom- ments. We recruited family and ers, and I do, Encore Décor friends to help us transform the is one of Mandarin’s favorite old Maron’s Furniture build- spots for the locals to shop. ing on San Jose Boulevard into While word of mouth quickly Encore Décor Upscale Consign- spread throughout the entire ment Store. Jacksonville market; today we It has been a grass roots are proud to off er the nestfi eff ort from the beginning. We consignment items because of spent nights working on the the relationships we’ve built building and spent our days and with local designers, decorators, weekends at auctions and estate home builders and our com- sales buying up inventory in munity. Kelley Langford, Missi Langford and Mark Blyn of Encore Décor at their fi fth anniversary celebration. 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DVAM serves With these alarming statis- wear a purple item of clothing sonville Riverfront Hotel. This at 354-0076 ext. 212 or as- as a time to remember those tics, Hubbard House, the certifi ed or a purple ribbon throughout year’s breakfast will feature [email protected]. who have died at the hands of domestic violence center serv- the day to help raise aware- survivors who will bravely For more information on all a loved one, honor those who ing Duval and Baker counties, ness. share their stories to help Hubbard House Domestic Vio- have survived domestic violence, hopes that you will Go Purple 18th annual Barbara Ann bring awareness to the issue lence Awareness Month events recognize the progress that has this month to help raise aware- Campbell Memorial Breakfast of domestic violence and visit www.hubbardhouse.org. been made in reducing domestic ness about this issue. We want – October 11, 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 to advocate for all victims If you or someone you know violence and to recommit to end- to know what you’re doing to a.m.: The 18th Annual Bar- and their children. All funds is in an abusive relationship, ing this devastating crisis. Go Purple—tell us about your bara Ann Campbell Memorial raised from this event support please call the Hubbard House Domestic violence can hap- plans and share your photos on Breakfast, presented by Mrs. Hubbard House Emergency 24-hour hotline at 354-3114 or pen to anyone regardless of race, Hubbard House’s Facebook page James S. Taylor and J. Wayne Shelter. Individual tickets are (800)500-1119. age, gender, sexual orientation or join in on the conversation or socioeconomic background. It by using the hashtag #igopurple does not discriminate. Domestic on Twitter. In addition to the ac- violence not only aff ects those tivities listed below, you can Go who are abused, but also has Purple by volunteering, making a substantial impact on family a donation or hosting a commu- members, friends, co-workers nity benefi t or collection drive and the community. to benefi t victims of domestic Last year, more than 111,000 violence. incidents of domestic violence Go Purple by participating in a Domestic Violence Awareness Month activity: 31n31: October 1-31: Hub- bard House will post statistics CALL OR VISIT and/or blogs relating to domes- tic violence every day during US ONLINE TO October. Follow the posts at Facebook, www.facebook.com/ SCHEDULE (904) 294-7141 hubbardhouseinc or Twitter, “Plumbing With Integrity“ www.twitter.com/hubbardhouse AN www.tdolanplumbing.com and share them to help increase awareness. APPOINTMENT Go Purple Online - Oct. 1-31: Go Purple online by chang- ing your social media profi le 904.264.KIDS picture to Hubbard House’s NEED HELP NOW? Purple Ribbon icon. Don’t for- 264KIDS.COM get to encourage your family lumbing problems never and friends to do the same! Phappen at a convenient Clothesline Project Exhibit time, and fixing them is – October 3: The Clothes- seldom as easy as you had line Project is an art exhibit hoped. Let our friendly, created by domestic violence experienced plumber provide survivors at Hubbard House. a quick solution to your Survivors tell their story by LOCATED ABOVE BLACKSTONE GRILLE problem. We have the tools using words and/or artwork and the skills to save you to decorate a shirt and once from unnecessary stress and fi nished, they hang their frustration. shirt on the “clothesline.” The Bartram Walk Clothesline Project Exhibit t3FQJQFTt3FQBJSTt8BUFSIFBUFSTt-FBLTt San Jose Blvd. t/FXDPOTUSVDUJPOt%SBJODMFBOJOHt will be displayed downtown t'VMMZMJDFOTFEBOEJOTVSFEt"GGPSEBCMFt on October 3 at the First 112 BARTRAM OAKS WALK #203 | JACKSONVILLE, FL | 32259 Race Track Road 'BTU SFMJBCMFTFSWJDFt$MFBOMJOFTTBOERVBMJUZt Wednesday Art Walk at The SR 13 t3FNPEFMTt3FQBJSTt'BNJMZPXOFEBOEPQFSBUFEt Carling. www.MandarinNewsLine.com • October 2012 • Mandarin NewsLine, Page 19 Fashion Update Fall ‘12 By Donna Keathley, dkeathley designs Lace and leather! That’s er set. Again, hosiery fi nishes leading the pack in the shop- this look nicely too. ping mecca’s aisle for fall 2012! Pants are all over the place Lace for daytime is “in.” It’s with wide big legs, skinny legs made of more coarse woven or boot cut legs. Whatever fabrics and in tones of rich works for you is in! I love the colors like plum and bottle wide palazzo look for a dressy Pediatric Associates green or navy. Full length look as we look forward to go- sheath dresses made in lacy ing into the holiday season (did fabrics hang on rounders ready I really say that?) of Julington Creek, PA for the early shoppers! This is a Hues of blue are out there new wave of thinking for you to replace our standard little edgy FFFs (Fashionable Florida black numbers. So you gals Offering care for Infants, Friends). that look good in navy, buy it Leather dresses and cami- up this year because seasons go Children & Adolescents sole tops in an array of colors by that you can’t fi nd a thing are shown on the pages of the on the shelves in blue—espe- many thick periodicals piling cially navy shoes! 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By Zoe Smolios, MHS Student Mark your calendars to Student Association) president, really want people who don’t Purposeful Parenting come out and support the Man- Doug Stovall, said that they had even have any relation to the darin Mustangs because Manda- to fi ll out paperwork and pres- school to come out and see the “Oh be careful little ears...” rin High’s fi rst ever Homecom- ent the idea to the city in order parade,” said Stovall. ing Parade has been set to take to be able to get permission to This is only the begin- By Allie Olsen, www.gracefullmom.com place on Friday, October 19! have the parade and shut down ning of yet another tradition at Can you believe the kids don’t want them singing catchy The parade is going to start Greenland Road. The PTSA re- Mandarin High and it is going have already been back-to- lyrics they don’t understand or around 11:30 in the morning ally encourages the public to to be something that is going school for nearly a month? that I’d be ashamed if they did! at Palmetto Leaves Regional come out and watch the parade to bring more Mustang spirit to Maybe we should have called Oh be careful little ears what Park and it will end back at the and they want to get the high the Mandarin area. The students it back-to-car instead. Back- you hear! high school at 1:00 p.m. The 48 school more involved in the of MHS are ready and looking to-carpooling, back-to-driving More than focusing on what clubs, sports teams and band community. forward to the parade and they to soccer practice and dance our children shouldn’t listen are going to be marching, riding “I really want Mandarin to are hoping to see the whole and the library. With all this to, though, let’s make sure we on colorful fl oats or driving in be a positive infl uence in the community get together to wit- car time, I thought I’d remind fi ll our time with encouraging their decked out vehicles with community and that’s why I ness it! myself and you of the nursery things: the theme “Mustang Pride / Beat song, “Be careful little ears, • Talk with your kids in the Spruce Creek Hawks.” About what you hear.” car! 750 students are expected to be Does your mind go straight • Drill math facts, states and participating. to the radio? Mine does. Most capitols, and Spanish words- This new event has required days I play the positive music make it a fun game and then a lot of preparation because not of 91.7 The Promise. Every song you have less homework to a many high schools have a pa- is safe for the whole family, do at home rade. The PTSA’s (Parent Teacher the DJs don’t cuss and it’s all- • Check out stories on CD to around edifying. But there are listen to when you’re in the School Bus Safety some days I want to drive fast car together with the windows down singing • Choose favorite songs and Yellow flashing lights mean that Now is the time along to the ‘90s alternative of sing together, laugh together, the school bus is preparing to stop. my high school days. Creed’s enjoy one another! Motorist should slow down and be to make your move. “My Own Prison” doesn’t pres- • Listen, listen, listen! ready to stop their vehicles. ent too many problems but so Speaking of listening... car Red flashing lights and an extend- many others, like Green Day’s time can be the perfect opportu- ed stop arm indicate that the school First Federal offers: “Basketcase”- which I used to nity to catch up on phone calls. assure my Mom was harmless- Lately I fi nd myself spending bus has stopped and children are Conventional and Jumbo Loans boarding or exiting. are too crass for the innocent more time cultivating friend- USDA Rural Developement little ears in the backseat. I’m ships with my girlfriends than On a two-lane road, all vehicles in grateful I’ve gained the discern- with my children. Do you build both directions must stop. 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Tickets are avail- Methodist Church, located at day, October 3: Spiritual, Not T OSEPH S tions on any math subject. able online, $10 adult, $5 stu- 11270 San Jose Boulevard on Religious; Wednesday, October S . J ’ dent. Please visit www.jaxfi lm- Sunday, October 7 at 5:00 p.m. 10: Hey, Good Lookin’; Wednes- CATHOLIC CHURCH Are you troubled by some- fest.com. The screening will be Dogs must be on leashes, cats day, October 17: Curing Health- Reconciliation one’s drinking? Al-Anon Family followed by a panel discussion and other creatures must be in care; Wednesday, October 24: Saturday - 4:30 p.m. Groups can help. Let us share featuring fi lmmaker Churchill kennels or carrying cases. We Does God Have A Plan For You? Weekend Mass Schedule our experience, strength and Roberts, University of Florida; will have a time for a blessing And Wednesday, October 31: Saturday - 5:30 p.m. hope. Join us every Monday fi lm animator Danny McKnight; of each animal. There will be a Same Sex Marriage. Find out Sunday - 8:00 a.m., night from 8:00 p.m. until Terezin survivor Robert Fischer; photo opportunity for you and about topics, times and location 10:00 a.m., 12:00 noon 9:00 p.m. in the First Christian and Holocaust educator John your pets. from the www.MandarinNews- Iorii. For more information, Line.com calendar entry or call Hispanic Mass Church of Jacksonville, located Sunday - 8:30 a.m. at 11924 San Jose Boulevard or please contact Jules Delamar, Lifetree Café is a place George Treiber at 731-0731. Admission is free. Check us out Historic Church visit us at www.jaxafg.org. director, at 654-6549 or direc- where people gather for conver- tor@jaxfi lmfest.com. at www.LTCHopeJAX.com. Polish Mass 2nd & 4th Sunday - JaxFilmFest presents, “The 10:00 a.m. - Historic Church Last Flight of Petr Ginz,” a story of celebration as well as trag- Donate the Weight food drive a big success Traditional Latin Mass Sunday edy, a testament to how a boy’s The Jacksonville Jewish this year surpassed last year’s a year-round program at the wonder and creative expres- 11:15 a.m. - Historic Church Center would like to thank our drive. Center. Unemployment is rising sion represent the best of what congregants, school children The food items will be and people are hungry all year. Weekday Mass Schedule makes us human. JaxFilmFest and their parents and the Jewish distributed to the many people Contributions can be dropped Monday – Thursday is presenting this “exhilarat- community for their outstand- who are going hungry in off at the Center’s front lobby 8:00 a.m. Historic Church keyboardconnectionjax.com ing generosity in donating to Jacksonville. The High Holy in the food carts or in the lobby Friday - 8:15 a.m. 9912 San Jose Boulevard our annual High Holy Days Days gives us an opportunity to of the Martin Gottlieb school Main Church food drive, Donate the Weight. engage in teshuvah as a com- wing. Marty and Mimi Kaufman 11730 Old St. Augustine Rd. Thanks to everyone’s eff orts munity….to accept responsibility are co-chairs of our food drives Jacksonville, Florida we raised over 4,000 pounds of for the world we live in and to and urge everyone to continue 880-0002 food to be sent to the Jewish commit to making it better. participating in this mitzvah. 904-268-5422 Family and Community Services We encourage everyone The Jacksonville Jewish Center Agency’s food pantry and to to continue bringing food and is located at 3662 Crown Point Second Harvest of Jacksonville. toiletries to the Center. The Road in Mandarin. Guardian Lutheran Church The amount of food donated Operation Isaiah food drive is (LCMS) Shall we gather at the River? (Meeting at the Mandarin Community Club) The Episcopal Church of salvaged from the debris were for our parish family and the 12447 Mandarin Road Our Saviour invites the Manda- used in the building of the new community using the beauty of rin community and beyond to church and chapel. The chapel the location and the talents of 288-5545 its fall “Worship on the River- contains everything from the our dedicated members; and to Worship Services: Sunday 9:30 am bank” services. Holy Eucharist old church, either fulfi lling its be a leader in service, outreach is celebrated on the banks of original purpose or adapted for and mission as we go forth from Bible Study: Sunday 10:45 am the beautiful St. Johns River another use. this Holy Ground in the name of with special musical off erings in The vision of the Church of Jesus Christ. Bible Study: Wednesday 7:00 pm traditional, contemporary and Our Saviour is to be an ever- For more information, praise settings. The services are growing center for worship, please visit the COOS website at open to all and all are invited spiritual growth and support www.coos.org. and welcome to receive Holy Communion. Services will be held begin- H ning at 8:00 a.m. on October HARDAGE G GIDDENS 7, October 14, October 21 and October 28 at the Church of Our FUNERAL HOMES & CEMETERIES Saviour, located at 12236 Man- darin Road. Church of Our Saviour was founded in 1880 by a motley group of Church of England members, Episcopalians and members of other denomina- tions drawn to the idea of starting a new church in the Anglican mode. The nucleus of the petitioning congregation was a group, who had met for years for “Bible Readings” with Professor Calvin E. Stowe and his famous wife, Harriet Beecher Stowe. 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Last seniors will step up to lead the By Captain David Lifka year the cross country team teams including Clayton Alva- delved deep into post season rez, Daniel Sugishita and Dalton The diff erence between fall which often leads to superb St. Shands Bridge, Ortega River and this year they hope to re- Goss. Goss is a new addition to fi shing and summer fi shing Johns River fi shing for a variety railroad bridge and the mouth turn to the state meet. The con- the diving team this year, but on the St. Johns River is that of fresh and saltwater species. of Julington Creek are all spots ditioning that was emphasized his experience in gymnastics the fi sh are usually a little bit Redfi sh, sea trout, weakfi sh, to try the next time you go over the summer will propel the will propel him to be an excel- bigger in the fall. A lot of these fl ounder, croaker, sheepshead, shrimping. team into its season and should lent diver. And as for the female bigger fi sh are the same fi sh drum and more can be expected With the arrival of fall we be enough to return the girls to divers, junior Kelbie Dern has you’ve been trying to catch all to make a showing at some have still have a lot of fi shing the state meet. As explained by proven that she can hold her summer long but have man- point this fall to take advantage and shrimping to look forward Coach Hope Treece, “We know own in competition. Overall, aged to avoid your bait or got of the shrimp dinners the river to on the St. Johns River. Fatter we are in probably the toughest Mustang swimming and diving tossed back for another day. will be off ering. Docks, bridges, fi sh, more species and shrimp region in the state so we know continues to prepare with inten- After spending the last fi ve or holes, channels and sandbars make fall one of the best times we will have to work extra hard sity for their upcoming meets. six months gorging themselves will all be locations you’ll want of year to fi sh. to make it back to the state Alvarez is optimistic about on crabs, clams, baitfi sh and to give a try. Fishing Report: Bass fi shing meet this year.” the season and says, “I think it’ll shrimp, many of these fi sh have This year’s shrimp run has has been good up in the creeks. be a good year.” managed to add to their length been slower than an aver- A strong croaker and yellow- NewsLine And big congratulations to and girth. age year, but great consider- mouth bite almost anywhere Mandarin the football team who defeated The size and quality of fi sh ing how much rain we have in the river. 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You will be 32257 harvesting tender baby lettuce in just a few weeks. calendar for the nated ink cartridges will be used Harvest your lettuce by cutting the leaves an inch garden club’s an- to purchase Mandarin Garden 904-268-0477 above the base. New lettuce leaves will grow back nual Trash to Trea- Club offi ce supplies. www.mandarinlandingah.com over and over again. Gardening The Extension Service—what can it do for you? By Contributing Writer Master Gardener Lesley Arrandale with Duval County Extension, University of Florida/IFAS Every two months the expert speakers on pest man- azaleas, which thrive on acidic 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Master Extension Service publishes the agement, the value of trees, wa- soils. The Extension Service Gardeners are available to help newsletter “A New Leaf.” The ter conservation and vegetable off ers free pH tests for Duval solve your gardening problems. current issue for September/Oc- gardening hot tips. county residents. 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In the meantime, To Advertise: catch this in time, you can be are a Duval resident and you If you belong to a garden those fall migrants will be com- [email protected] sure of an informative day, with don’t have internet access, the group or other organization, ing through and winter visitors Extension Service can mail you Duval County Master Garden- will be arriving. Happy birding! United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Update a paper copy. ers can be called upon to speak Soil tests can be a valuable on a variety of garden-related tool to enable you to deter- topics. Interested? Call Becky America’s Waterway Watch mine which plants might be Davidson at 255-7450. By Contributing Writer Ralph Little, Flotilla 14-8 more successful in your yard. Finally, every weekday from The classic example might be 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and The St. Johns River in the that something is not right. 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Program duration is a Northeast Florida ensure that the game: Rows Season, with more than minimum of eight weeks. The youth have a safe and enjoyable October 7: 500 students who earned their youth also take an anti-sub- game day experience. Chicago seat. More than 5,000 youth and stance abuse pledge to abstain Honor Rows is the largest Bears their chaperones will participate from illegal drugs, tobacco of the Foundation’s charitable Andrew in the Jaguars Foundation’s na- products and alcohol. The child’s seating programs, which also Jackson tionally recognized Honor Rows parents or guardians co-sign the includes “Honoring Our Troops,” High this year. The Foundation part- pledge card agreeing to support in partnership with the greater School ners with 40 Jacksonville-area the youth in their promise. His- Jacksonville USO, which pro- Child nonprofi t agencies to provide torically, with assistance from vides home game tickets for Guidance goal-setting programs for eco- parents, mentors and agency families whose parent(s) are on Center nomically and socially disad- staff , more than 90 percent of or returning from deployment Duval vantaged youth to earn a seat to youth meet their goals and earn with the armed services; youth Juvenile a Jaguars home game. Since the their seat. football associations in low- Residen- inaugural season of 1995, a total In addition to a game day income neighborhoods; Ronald tial of 67,000 Honor Rows seats ticket, Honor Rows participants McDonald House families and Hubbard House Best Buddies International, have been awarded to youth, receive a complimentary meal, others. The Foundation allocates Jewish Family and Community Jacksonville parents, staff and volunteers. tee-shirt, cap, pledge card and more than 11,800 charitable Services Communities in Schools of Youth ages nine to 17 seek certifi cate of completion. During grants with a value exceeding Metro Kids Konnection Nassau County to improve themselves and the game, Jaguars team owners $430,000 worth of home game Shands Jacksonville Communities in Schools of St. the community by setting and Ann and Shad Khan, along with seats to charitable purposes an- St. Augustine Youth Services Johns County achieving goals for academic the entire Jaguars organization nually. November 4: Detroit Lions Duval County 4-H Foundation, and behavioral improvement, and fans acknowledge the youth Following are the 2012 Davis Performing Arts Inc. increasing physical activity and and their accomplishments. Honor Rows grant recipients and Empowerment Resources Inc. Girls Inc. of Jacksonville Guardian Catholic Schools MaliVai Washington Kids HOPE worldwide Foundation MaliVai Washington Kids December 23: New England Foundation Patriots Nassau County 4-H Boys and Girls Clubs of North- Northeast Florida Community east Florida Action Agency Bethel Baptist Institutional Police Athletic League, Jack- Church sonville The Bridge of Northeast Florida $500 FOR “BEST IN SHOW” Sanctuary on 8th Street Heart to Heart Christian Acad- November 25: Tennessee Titans emy Saturday, November 17 Community Connections of The Potter’s House Christian (Rain or Shine!) Jacksonville Academy YMCA Florida’s First Coast YMCA of Baker County 11AM - 3PM December 9: New York Jets Riverplace Shopping Showing our team colors PRESENTED BY Center By Contributing Writer Kirsten Gordon, Third grade teacher and faculty Student Council advisor, St. Joseph Catholic School Proceeds benefit.... several non- uniform days in which the students pay 4BO+PTF#PVMFWBSEt.BOEBSJO '- to participate. Each of these non-uniform days is used Mandarin Food Bank of North Florida as a way for the students to GOLD SPONSORS At St. Joseph’s Church support a worthwhile char- ity or organization. Mandarin sm NewsLine INDIVIDUAL TASTE - 50¢ This year the school will ALL YOU CAN TASTE CHILI - $7 support the Mandarin Food Bring the Bank, St. Michaels Soldiers, CHILDREN UNDER 12 - $4 entire Divine Mercy House and the BOWL - $3 Donna Deegan Foundation HOT DOG - $1 family! to name a few. For our fi rst SILVER SPONSORS SODA/WATER - $1 non- uniform day the stu- dents and faculty wore jeans s -USIC BY ,ARRY -ANGUM with teal and black shirts, which are the school colors s 3ILENT !UCTION or Jaguar shirts in support BRONZE SPONSORS s -USIC s &UN s 0RIZES of our local NFL team. s "OUNCE (OUSE The St. Joseph Catholic This was a great way to School Student Council is off to start the year and show our ADMISSION - 2 CANS OF FOOD FOR MANDARIN FOODBANK a roaring start. Each school year team spirit. Go SJS! Go Jags! the Student Council sponsors www.MandarinNewsLine.com • October 2012 • Mandarin NewsLine, Page 27 Woody and Stetson at St. Inc. Johns River Farmers Market Since 1981 260-4820 at the age of 94. This year is Carpentry also the 100th t(SBOJUF$PVOUFSUPQT &YIBVTU'BOT t'MPPSJOH-BNJOBUF5JMF 1SFTTVSF8BTIJOH anniversary t4JEJOH3FQMBDFNFOU t.BOUMFT4VSSPVOET t$SPXO.PMEJOHT t%SJWFT8BMLXBZT of the birth of t5FSNJUF8PPE3PU t$VTUPN#VJME1BOUSZT t5JMF8PSL /FX t#VJMEJOHT Stetson’s good %BNBHF3FQBJS $MPTFUT *OTUBMMBUJPOT3FQBJS t.JMEFX3FNPWBM friend, folk t"UUJD4UBJST 'MPPST t8JOEPX %PPS*OTUBMMBUJPO t4LZMJHIUT t3PPG5PQT'FODFT t4IFFUSPDL .JSSPSFE#J'PME t8BMMQBQFS3FNPWBM t1BJOUJOH*OUFSJPS&YU legend Woody t"UUJDBOE$FJMJOH /FXBOE3FQMBDFNFOU t7JOZM4IVUUFST t'BVY'JOJTIFT .VSBMT Guthrie, fa- mous for such songs as “This is a National Literary Landmark Kennedy’s life. For further information, Land is Your and is currently being renovated North Florida Folk Net- please visit www.stetsonken- Land,” “Pas- as a museum. work musicians, including Bob nedy.com. For vendor informa- tures of Plenty” The St. Johns River Farmers Patterson, Al Poindexter and tion, please contact nfva.org@ and “So Long Market invites friends, family RiverRise, Alva Allen and Paul gmail.com. it’s Been Good and fans to celebrate Kennedy’s Garfi nkel will perform at the On Saturday, October 6 the to Know You.” 96th birthday by enjoying folk market site in Alpine Groves St. Johns River Farmers Market During the 1940s and 50s, music, folk arts and crafts, fresh Park. Patterson is the 2010 will host a special celebration Guthrie stayed several times produce from regional farmers, recipient of the Stetson Kennedy for two famous men who lived with Stetson Kennedy at Ken- abundant food and exhibits by Fellow Man and Mother Earth along the Historic Bartram Trail: nedy’s home at Beluthahatchee. organizations related to Ken- Award, for his Florida songs and Woody Guthrie and Stetson There he wrote over 80 songs nedy’s work. storytelling and “Best Florida Kennedy. 2012 is the 70th an- about Florida, including Guth- From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 Song” of the 2011 North Florida niversary of Stetson Kennedy’s rie’s campaign song for Ken- p.m., visit historic Alpine FolkFest. classic Florida book Palmetto nedy’s Senate run against Groves Park and take the shuttle This event is co-sponsored Country, featuring stories he George Smathers. That song was to Beluthahatchee Park. Visi- by the Stetson Kennedy Foun- Thanks gathered during the Federal rerecorded for younger audi- tors may tour the grounds, view dation, The North Florida Writers Project in the 1930s. ences by Billy Bragg and Wilco. Woody Guthrie artifacts and Vendors Association, the North for reading Best known for his infi ltration Kennedy’s home on State Road the Stetson Kennedy Palmetto Florida Folk Network and the of the Ku Klux Klan during the 13, where Guthrie wrote his Country exhibit and preview St. Johns County Recreation and Mandarin NewsLine! 1940s, Kennedy died last year autobiography, Seeds of Man, the documentary about Stetson Parks Department. Game day in a brand new home? Fan...tastic! Built to Order ™ homes are designed around spacious living areas that offer you endless possibilities for how you CHOOSE to live. Enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to the Nov. 8 Jacksonville vs. Indianapolis game. 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