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Porch Talks to be held at ing will also be provided to interested with Google. Visit www.jacksonville. Alpine Groves Park individuals and a continental breakfast score.org for more information. will be available. Mentors give approxi- St. Johns County Parks and Rec has mately 45 minutes per week to meet First annual Lace partnered with the Stetson Kennedy with a student and support him/her Foundation for Porch Talks, and the Up for Libraries in academic pursuits and other goals. next one will be held on Saturday, Feb. 5K scheduled No prior experience is required and 8, from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. At Porch Talks, The Friends of background screening and training are local experts discuss local issues focused the Library provided at no cost. Contact RSVP/Vol- on art, history, environmental issues, of St. Johns unteer Services at or Cheryl.Freeman@ and interesting personalities. Learn County, Inc. stjohns.k12.fl.us or (904) 547-3945 for about the Northwest part of St. Johns is hosting the more information. County, including notable landmarks first annual and the historical richness of the area. Women entrepreneurs Lace Up for This month’s part of the Porch Talks Libraries 5K Run/ series is titled, “The Ladies of Tea: conference to be held In Walk, to be held on 1700s-1900s.” This program is free and February Feb. 29 in Nocatee. In Photo courtesy Metro Creative open to everyone. Alpine Groves Park SCORE Jacksonville, in cooperation addition to the 5K, the event is located at 2060 State Road 13 in St. with the Business and Leadership Insti- will include a one-mile run/walk and Johns. Contact AyoLane Halusky at tute for Early Learning and Children’s have a Virtual Race option as well! The Owl + Sunset Symphony [email protected] or (904) 209-0348 for Home Society of Florida, will host a first 200 5K registrants will receive a coming to Fruit Cove conference specifically geared towards commemorative shirt. All proceeds more information. On Friday, Feb. 7 from 5:45 p.m. – 8 women entrepreneurs on Saturday, Feb. raised from the Lace up for Libraries p.m. at Beluthahatchee Park, 1501 State St. Johns County groups to 8 in the Advanced Technology Cen- 5K Run/Walk will benefit St. Johns Road 13, St. Johns County Parks and ter on the Downtown campus of the Reads, a county-wide “One Book, One host Mentor Fair Rec will host an Owl + Sunset Sympho- Florida State College of Jacksonville. Community” initiative that targets all The St. Johns County School District, ny. Attendees will learn about owls and The theme of the conference is “Engage, ages and in the community. The group’s RSVP of St. Johns County and other enjoy nature’s symphony as they experi- Educate, Empower” and will feature mission is to enrich lives and build local mentor groups will host a mentor ence the transition from light to dark. several presentations, panel discussions community by providing opportunities fair on Wednesday, Feb. 5 from 8:30 Water birds and owls often come out to and breakout sessions offering guidance to Connect, Learn, and Enjoy at Your a.m. – 11:30 a.m., at the Fullerwood join the evening symphony. A represen- as to how best to launch and operate Library. Volunteers and sponsors are Center Auditorium, 10 Hildreth Drive tative from the Stetson Kennedy Foun- a business. Among the list of sched- needed for the race; contact Mary in St. Augustine. Representatives will be dation will also share some local history. uled speakers is Pamela Starr, a leading Rice at [email protected] for more on hand to provide information about This program is free, but registration is authority on building customer loyalty information. Visit laceupforlibraries5k. mentoring students in the St. Johns required; contact AyoLane Halusky at and a professional speaker for Grow itsyourrace.com to register for the race. County School District. Mentor train- [email protected] or (904) 209-0348 for more information.
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with St. Johns County Supervisor of with Florida State Representative &Q A Elections Vicky Oakes &Q A Cyndi Stevenson, District 17 Q: What is the focus of your office for the Q: Are there any polling place changes Q: When did session begin and what is I think we need to be very careful with month of February? for the March 17 election? on the schedule at this time? Constitutional Amendments, as these A: Keeping in mind that the March A: Yes, since the last election, in the A: Session began on Jan. 14. All bills are forever. 17 Presidential Preference Primary is a Northwest we have had a couple of have been filed and the next thing closed election, it’s important for voters changes. Precinct 102, which covers a approaching is the budget. Leadership Q: What do you see as the top priorities to note that only registered Republi- large portion of Julington Creek Planta- decides the big pieces, basically the in funding this year? cans and Democrats can vote. Of the tion, will now vote at Unity Church, five major categories of the budget, A: The governor has advocated for af- 193,540 registered voters in St. Johns 2777 Race Track Road. (Precinct and then it’s up to the budget chairs fordable workforce housing, so I believe County, 45,562 of them are registered 105 still votes at Creekside Christian to get everything to fit in. Eventually, that is a priority. I believe teacher with no party affiliation or with a minor Church.) Also, Precinct 109, which the budget will be sent to the governor, funding is a need and will be a priority political party and, in accordance with used to vote at Bartram Trail High who has a line item veto. He can take in session, along with prison funding state law, are not eligible to vote. These School, will move to the Shearwater items out of the budget, but not put and mental health and substance abuse voters can change their party affiliation Amenity Center. We have already them in. funding. We still have a lot of work to easily online or by calling our office. mailed out new Voter Information do, but we will keep chipping away at The deadline to change party affiliation Cards to all affected voters. Q: Can you give an overview of Florida’s it. to vote in the March 17 election is Feb. budget? 18. Q: Do you have anything else to share A: FIrst, money is very limited and Q: What insight can you give us on St. about the Presidential Preference entitlement costs are growing rapidly. Johns County? Q: What else is happening in February? Primary? It used to be that K-12 funding was A: It’s interesting that, statewide, tour- A: Vote by Mail ballots, for those voters A: There are 16 Democrat candidates the largest part of the budget, but now ism led us out of the recession and who requested them, are scheduled to and four Republican candidates on healthcare is largest. housing has been very slow. This is hard be mailed out on Feb. 6. It’s not too late the ballot. We prepare the ballot based for us in St. Johns County to believe to request a Vote by Mail ballot; simply on when the state certifies, which has Q: Can you expand upon how limited the and why it’s important for our local call our office or go online to do so. If already occured. Voters need to pay money is? delegation to advocate for us because we you don’t remember if you have made a attention and be aware of which can- A: I don’t think people realize how slow are different. St. Johns County is a bit request, go to the “My Voter Status” tab didates have recently suspended their the recovery since the recession has of an aberration in the state as it grew on our website to check. campaigns. These candidates will still be been for the State of Florida. The state’s throughout the recession and attracted on the ballot due to the earlier date of general revenue didn’t recover to its pre- more and more families. The legislature Q: How long does a Vote by Mail request the state certification. recession level, on a per-person basis, needs to advocate for line items to help last? until 2018. Put another way, we are in our high growth areas, because we still A: This request lasts for two general Q: What is the best way for our readers the 11th year of economic expansion, have unmet needs in St. Johns County: elections, which would be four years. to contact you? but it took nine years to get revenue to we need more judges to service our We ask voters to specify if they’d like the A: Readers can email me at voakes@ pre-recession levels. Recovery has been increased population, we need more request for a shorter period of time. votesjc.com or call me at (904) 823- slow. Yes, revenues have increased, but mental health services and on top of 2238. Our website, www.votesjc.com demands have grown as well. It’s only that, we’ve had major hurricanes. also has a wealth of information. in the last two years that we have been able to spend funds on non-obligations, Q: Do you have any bills that you are like water resources and land acquisi- sponsoring? tion (i.e. Florida Forever). A: Yes, I have several. There are two bills related to mental health (one for Q: So, the amount of entitlements early identification and treatment for (obligations) make it challenging to those with psychosis and one for Baker fund other items? Act reforms); a bill to allow physical A: Yes. From 2000 – 2015, 91 percent therapists to more fully practice; a bill of revenue went to obligations rather for recovery care centers to provide a than discretionary spending. Entitle- more affordable option for those who ment costs are consuming more and don’t have enough care at home; and more of our budget and putting pres- a bill that will help us have a state sure on everything else. We have kept estimate for resiliency projects related to Florida a relatively low-tax state and sea-level rise. kept our pension funds funded, but it makes it harder to fund other items like Q: What is the best way for our readers infrastructure. And when voters pass to contact you? Constitutional Amendments that either A: Readers can email me at Cyndi.Ste- give tax breaks to certain groups or pin [email protected] or call my down part of the budget for certain local office at (904) 823-2300. things, these give us even less flexibility.
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with St. Johns County Commissioner with State Attorney, 7th Judicial Circuit, Jimmy Johns, (District 1) Q A R.J. Larizza Q A & & current maintenance needs — and also Q: What is happening of interest in the Q: As pertains to electronic fraud and Q: As of last month, Hunter Conrad it would hinder our potential bonding State Attorney’s Office? personal identity theft, do you have any had just been hired as the county’s capacity. This is all something we will A: I’d like to bring something impor- tips to share? interim county administrator. Can you need to consider and discuss. Federal tant to people’s attention. Recently, we A: First, check with all three credit give an update on the search on for the funds sound like a great deal for us; we were prosecuting a man who managed reporting agencies, as they can be differ- permanent county administrator? just need to make sure that this is where to obtain the Florida Bar Association ent, for unauthorized activity. You get A: The Board of County Commission- the majority of our St. Johns County numbers for two of the prosecuting at- one free credit report per year for this ers is responsible for the determination residents would like their local dollars torneys working his case for our office. purpose. You can subscribe to a service of the interim county administrator as spent. He then fraudulently created an email that monitors your credit or do it your- well as the permanent one. We want to account and electronic files and sent a self. You can also freeze your credit. demonstrate that whoever gets the per- Q: Do you have anything else to share case dismissal through the attorney por- manent position is the correct person with NW St. Johns County? tal to the clerk of court’s office. Some- If you are using wireless internet, invest with the best fit for St. Johns County. A: I regularly hear people question, one from the clerk’s office contacted us in a firewall product to protect your I advocate for whatever is necessary, with concern, the pace of growth in our about it and we have since charged this computer and any credit card informa- including possibly a nationwide search, county, so I am currently having staff man with theft of personal information tion that you might have stored. to demonstrate that we’ve performed put together some numbers so that we our fiduciary responsibility to our can see factually if growth has spiked in and forgery among other counts. We Be sure to do your due diligence about constituents. Representing the interests recent years. They will provide numbers have also corrected and strengthened whether you want to share your phone of the people and not taking short cuts on population (I do know that we have the attorney portal to make it more number or email address, even for for this long-term decision is what I call netted an increase of between 5,000 – secure. things like store rewards programs, but good government. [Editor’s Note: On 7,000 people each year for the past few especially for things like sweepstakes. The takeaway from this is … no one, Jan. 21, the Board of County Com- years) as well as the number of platted not even the State Attorney’s Office, is Be aware of what technology can do missioners voted 5-0 to hire Hunter and approved (but not yet constructed) immune from electronic fraud. for you as well as for the pitfalls. It’s Conrad as the permanent county residential lots. One fact I’m aware of is administrator.] that in 2019, we had 10 percent fewer Everything from mobile deposit of important to balance the convenience of residential building permits issued than checks to online shopping is actually a technology with security. Q: Do you have any new information 2018. It’s important to understand and risk. All the technological things that Readers can visit our website, www. about beach renourishment? consider all these numbers. We don’t make life easier create an opportunity sao7.com and look under the “Protect A: My understanding is that the federal want to contract too quickly, because for tech savvy criminals to use to their Yourself” tab for more tips. government has recently approved that would raise demand and the cost of advantage. Florida is the number one money for St. Johns County beach housing, making it unaffordable, just as state in the country right now for fraud. renourishment. In order to receive these too much availability will drive housing funds, a local funding source for a small prices down. When I get these numbers percentage of the total is needed. We from staff, I will share them — hope- St. Johns County Local Government [email protected], (904) 209-0304 (www.sjcfl.us) District 5: Henry Dean, would have to find and provide these fully by the next issue of The CreekLine. [email protected], (904) 209-0305 Sheriff’s Office: Sheriff David B. Shoar, funds. What I hear the most is that we [email protected], (904) 824-8304 St. Johns County School Board (www.stjohns.k12.fl.us) should use some of our reserve funding, Q: What is the best way for our readers Julington Creek Field Office: (904) 209-2150 District 1: Beverly Slough, and that might happen, but it’s im- [email protected], (904) 547-7510 to contact you? Property Appraiser: Eddie Creamer, District 2: Tommy Allen, portant to note that in that case, these A: Readers can email me at bcc1jjohns@ [email protected]; (904) 827-5500 [email protected], (904) 547-7510 funds would then not be available for sjcfl.us or call me at (904) 615-7437. Supervisor of Elections: Vicky Oakes, State of Florida Elected Officials [email protected], (904) 823-2238 Governor Ron DeSantis, (850) 488-7146 Tax Collector: Dennis Hollingworth, State House District 17: Representative Cyndi Stevenson, [email protected], (904) 209-2250Eye [email protected], (904) 823-2300 Clerk of Court: Hunter S. 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Examples of this are serious Practice dialing 9-1-1 with them on a play is kicking off another year. We are now Q: Is it also time to consider homestead medical issues like a heart attack, stroke, telephone, stressing they need to use a real in the assessment process and will be and other exemptions? seizure, uncontrolled asthma attack, child- phone if there is an emergency, and to not “practice” on a real phone. Always refer to until June. A: If you have existing exemptions on birth in progress or anything involving the emergency number as 9-1-1 and never your property, they will be automati- serious bodily injury. “nine eleven.” Q: What do you recommend property cally renewed for this year unless you You should NOT call 9-1-1 to report a owners do at this time? notify us. If you are applying for new burglary or theft that is not in progress As technology grows, so must emergency A: We currently have “working values” exemptions in 2020, such as homestead, or other non-emergency events. For that services. Thus you may now Text-to-911 for properties on our website. I recom- veteran, senior, or widow/widower, you you will find the various non-emergency as well as the Sheriff’s Office non-emer- mend that homeowners review their must do it before the deadline date of numbers in the front pages of the phone gency line. This is for times that those in numbers and if they have any issues March 1, 2020. Homeowners can go book, or to contact our office, call (904) need of help are unable to speak about they can contact our office now to online to apply or call our office with 824-8304, 24 hours a day, seven days a the emergency. This feature follows the discuss. The same thing goes for exemp- questions. The required documenta- week, 365 days a year. same guidelines as a landline and cellular call and should only be used for emergen- tions — they can review them online tion for each exemption is also available cies and if you cannot talk. Remember and make sure the proper exemptions In St. Johns County, our office has been online. if there is an emergency and you are are applied. designated to operate the enhanced 9-1-1 One other note on exemptions: the system. The “enhanced” indicates that for unable to make a call, be sure to send the location and type of emergency in your Finally, especially if a homeowner is senior exemption is a low income all landline calls, the location from where first text message to 911. Text in simple considering selling, they should check exemption. The state of Florida just the call is originating is displayed on the dispatcher’s screen. Most cell phone words without abbreviations or slang. Be their portability on the website for ac- released the required maximum income providers are now sending us the coor- prepared to answer questions and follow curacy. The courts have ruled that once to qualify; for this year it is $30,721 dinates to help identify the location of instructions from the 9-1-1 call taker. a home is sold, you have no standing to adjusted gross income. mobile calls, but even with this advanced You can also text to our administration or appeal the portability amount. technology there are important procedures non-emergency line for routine situations Q: What is the best way for our readers the caller can follow to make the response not requiring an immediate response. Just Q: Can you give us some more to contact you? quicker and more efficient. First, stay type in the Sheriff’s Office phone number information about portability? A: Our office is located at 4030 Lewis calm. The 9-1-1 dispatcher is well trained (904) 824-8304 as the recipient of the A: If your property is homesteaded, Speedway Ste. 203, (904) 827-5500. to gather from you the information neces- text and send the message. the most its value can increase is the It is open Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. sary. Answer their questions with brief Finally, our Social Media platforms (Face- lower of 3 percent or the increase in the – 5 p.m. Also, readers can email me responses based on the best knowledge book, Twitter, Instagram and Nextdoor) state’s cost of living. The state of Florida at [email protected] or call me at (904) you have available at the time. Follow instructions, and if there is something you are a great place to ask general questions just released its CPI (Consumer Price 827-5500. that do not require an immediate re- Index) and it is 2.3 percent, so this will are not clear about or don’t understand ask to have it repeated. 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Q: What was Lauderdale area and said one of his your best earliest memories was reading The Wall business Teddy Roosevelt was climbing Mount During the campaign, Roosevelt was Street Journal with his grandfather. He decision? Marcy in New York State when he in Milwaukee to give a speech. He had said this instilled an interest in saving A: I have had a learned that President McKinley had the speech written on 50 pages of paper, and investing at an early age; however, couple. I would died as a result of a gunshot wound folded twice and stuffed into the pocket Photo courtesy Michael McCarthy when it came time for college, he aspired say taking the received a week earlier. He travelled five of his suit along with his eyeglass con- Michael McCarthy to be an airline pilot, so he enrolled at promotion hours by wagon and then by train to tainer. As he walked out of his hotel, a Embry Riddle University. Unfortunately, offered by Fifth Third Bank that moved Buffalo to take the oath of office in the man approached and pulled a .32 revolver he had a seizure, which derailed those us to Sarasota is one, because the quality home of a friend. When he took that and shot the former president in the chest plans, so he went to the University of of life was so good there. And also I’d say oath on Sept. 14, 1901, he became the at point blank range. Roosevelt went Central Florida with no real idea of what the move to working for Edward Jones. youngest president in history. (I know down. The crowd reacted violently, beat- to study. While tending bar at the Or- I enjoy the autonomy and working with what you are thinking, what about John ing the would-be assassin and shouting, lando airport, a fortunate meeting with a people to improve their financial lives. F. Kennedy? JFK holds the distinction “Kill him!” Teddy was calmer. “Bring him vice president from Wells Fargo led Mc- of being the youngest elected presi- here,” he said. “I want to see him.” He Carthy to give banking a try. Over the dent. Teddy Roosevelt, at 42, is still the asked the man, “What did you do it for?” Q: What is your long term goal? years, he worked as a personal banker, a youngest man ever to hold the office. A: I plan to continue to grow in my branch manager and an area manager of Kennedy was 43.) The wadded sheets of paper and steel case career with Edward Jones. To that end, slowed the bullet which lodged against multiple branch locations for Fifth Third I am in the process of opening my own McKinley had been shot on Sept. 6 the former president’s rib. Teddy carried Bank and Suntrust and moved with his office on Race Track Road, so I can help while visiting the Pan American Ex- the souvenir with him for the rest of his wife and young family to Sarasota and more people in the St. Johns area. I plan position. The assassin was an anarchist life. Roosevelt’s entourage wanted to rush Destin before ending up in Jacksonville. to continue growing until I become a named Leon Czolgosz. When you hear him to the hospital, but Teddy had other In 2017, a friend encouraged him to general partner with Edward Jones. the word anarchist, you think of a crazy ideas. He coughed into his handkerchief work for Edward Jones and, recalling his lone gunman. It turns out that the Anar- and seeing no blood determined that his time spent discussing investing with his Q: What would you tell local business chists were an organized movement and lungs had not been pierced. “He pinked grandfather, he left the bank and started owners about the North Business a world-wide one as well. Tsar Alexander me,” Roosevelt declared. “You get me to his new career helping people with their Council? II was killed by an anarchist in 1881. that speech.” Less than an hour later, he finances. A: I have met a lot of influential people took the podium and announced, “I don’t and I’ve been able to grow my own busi- Teddy Roosevelt would serve as presi- know whether you fully understand that I Q: What is your company’s edge? ness as well as help others to grow theirs. dent for seven years. During his re-elec- have just been shot.” The audience gasped A: At Edward Jones, we are local advi- I have never seen a group of people as tion campaign of 1904, he promised he audibly as Roosevelt opened his jacket to sors who look at a person’s full financial committed to helping each other in busi- would not run for a third term. It was a show his bloodied shirt before adding, “It picture. We believe in a full collaborative ness as members of the North Business promise he would regret. In 1908, Teddy takes more than that to kill a bull moose!” approach and we address education plan- Council are. It is a tight knit group, like turned over the reins to his hand-picked ning, tax planning, insurance, retirement a family. When you walk in the room, successor, William Howard Taft. The From that moment on, Roosevelt’s new planning and estate planning. everyone is welcoming and likely to say, prodigious Taft, who was so heavy that party was known as the “Bull Moose Par- “How can I help you?” he reputedly once got stuck in the White ty.” Teddy got more votes than Taft in the House bathtub, disappointed his men- general election. Woodrow Wilson, with tor. In 1912, Teddy returned determined only 42 percent of the popular vote, won to set matters straight. Roosevelt ran the presidency in an electoral landslide. a strong primary campaign, but party Teddy Roosevelt ran the most successful bosses seated enough delegates to ensure third-party campaign in our history, but Visit us online at Taft would prevail. Teddy Roosevelt for the rest of his life he remained bitter fumed. about the result. www.floridanewsline.com Teddy literally pulled his delegates from Some people look at the two political par- the Convention and left to form his ties and yearn for a third choice. You have own party. He called it the Progressive to wonder if Teddy Roosevelt could not Party, but it would come to be known make it work, whether anyone can. by a different name. They say William Howard Taft never wanted to be presi- Scott A. Grant is a local author, historian, dent. He wanted to be Chief Justice of columnist, and speaker. He is president of the Supreme Court. In 1921, he got his Standfast Asset Management in Ponte Vedra wish when he was appointed to the posi- Beach. He welcomes your comments or ques- tion by President Warren G. Harding, tions at [email protected]. becoming the only person in history to hold both offices.
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BIRD FOOD • FEEDERS • GARDEN ACCENTS • UNIQUE GIFTS The CreekLine February 2020 | Page 11 Letters to the Editor New children’s emergency center opens By NewsLine Staff Dear Editor, [email protected] manually turning off your automatic You can help us work toward saving a sprinkler system. You’ll be training billion gallons of water this winter — your grass to grow deeper root systems, Wolfson Children’s and save money on your water bill. which makes them more drought- Emergency Center, tolerant and less susceptible to pests and a full-service, 8,100 Even in sunny Florida, lawns and land- disease. Overwatered lawns are weak square foot facility scapes take a break during the winter lawns. located adjacent to and naturally go dormant. During the the existing adult Research shows watering deeply every cooler months of December, January emergency room 10 – 14 days is generally plenty during and February, our landscapes typically at Baptist South, is winter months need less water, and irrigation often isn’t now open. It has its needed at all, so now is a great time to If you do water your lawn — and even own parking area, save water without giving up curb ap- when you “Skip A Week” — remember entrance, check- peal. in and triage area, Photo courtesy Wolfson Children’s Hospital that your watering day is based on your Designed and staffed specifically for the unique needs of children, the new children’s family restrooms On Dec. 2, the St. Johns River Water address: even addresses irrigate on Sat- ER will serve southern Duval and northern St. Johns counties. and 12 exam rooms Management District kicked off its urday, odd addresses irrigate on Sunday, dedicated entirely to Wolfson Children’s Hospital is con- annual “Skip A Week” water conserva- and non-residential addresses water on sistently ranked among U.S. News & tion message, part of our year-long Tuesday. Always water before 10 a.m. or children and families. World Report’s Best Children’s Hos- “Water Less” campaign. “Skip A Week” after 4 p.m. The Wolfson Children’s Emergency pitals and was recently named one of asks residents who water their lawns to Center at Baptist South is staffed by We’re all in this together. Skipping every just 10 Top Children’s Hospitals in the voluntarily skip every other week this a team comprised of double-board- other week of sprinkling is a simple way country by the Leapfrog Group. winter. certified pediatric emergency physicians to do your part to help the region meet with Emergency Resources Group, Family-friendly amenities at the Wolf- current and future water supply needs While current irrigation restrictions do pediatric-specific emergency nurses, son Children’s Emergency Center at and conserve our most precious water allow watering up to once a week during pediatric respiratory therapists, and Baptist Medical Center South include: Eastern Standard Time, weekly irriga- resources. You can learn more at Water- pediatric-trained radiologic technolo- • Design based on feedback in focus tion isn’t always needed this time of year. LessFlorida.com, where you’ll also find gists. The team is connected 24/7 with groups with local parents. If homeowners who do regularly water tips on year-round water conservation the larger team of pediatric emergency • A kid-friendly, ocean-theme that flows their yards simply skipped every other and efficient irrigation. and pediatric specialty physicians at throughout the facility with beautiful week this winter, more than a billion the main Wolfson Children’s Hospital Ann B. Shortelle, Ph.D. and calming sea animals incorporated gallons of water could be saved across campus. To ensure the safest care, this into the decor. our 18 counties. Executive Director, St. Johns River new Wolfson Children’s ER is outfitted Water Management District with technology and equipment specifi- • A unique fish sculpture that welcomes Skipping every other week is as easy as cally designed for children of all ages visitors outside the main entrance, and sizes. consisting of six distinct groups total- ing 219 fish. The sculpture is made of “To be a true ‘pediatric emergency stainless steel and the fish have been center,’ you have to go a lot further coated with blue and turquoise colors. than just putting those three words on The artist behind this signature piece is a building,” said Michael D. Aubin, Donald Gialanella. FACHE, president of Wolfson Chil- dren’s Hospital. “It takes a team of • An interactive play area in the waiting experts specially trained in children’s area where children can “color” large health care, along with equipment and ocean-themed pictures. facilities meant specifically for children. • iPads filled with apps for entertain- We know parents want access to Wolf- ment purposes in each room. son Children’s Hospital care because it gives them peace of mind when min- • A designated Child Life Specialist to utes matter in an emergency. So we’re help distract and calm children through MARCH’s Special Section really proud to extend our specialized play. emergency care to children and families This is the sixth Wolfson Children’s Home Improvement in this rapidly growing area.” Emergency Center in Northeast Florida. Ad Deadline is FEBRUARY 18th Julington Creek Chiropractic & Wellness Center P.A. Serving St. Johns County for nearly 21 years!
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Whether couples prepare it popular summer vegetables, particularly same family (see https://tinyurl.com/ together or surprise their significant others, the following recipe for “Coffee Crisp” from Bob tomatoes, peppers, both hot and sweet, vqgqslq) should be grouped together to Blumer’s “Surreal Gourmet Bites” (Chronicle Books) can make for the perfect ending to a and eggplants. This is an indoor project, make this easier. Record what, when, Valentine’s Day date night. though, as soils will not warm up suf- and where you plant in the garden ficiently until all danger of frost has using simple diagrams. As your crops Coffee Crisp passed, usually after March 20 or there- finish, tidy up any potentially diseased (Yields 12 bites) abouts. Use a potting soil formulated material if you haven’t done so already, for seedlings and keep your seed tray in and replenish the soil with compost. 6 egg yolks a warm place to encourage germination. Draw up the next planting plan and 8 tbsp. sugar Once you have tiny plants, give them keep these records season to season. (I 2 tbsp. instant espresso or coffee powder plenty of light. Be aware that overwa- certainly cannot remember the details of 1 ½ cups heavy cream tering is a potential problem as it can what I planted two or three years ago!) ½ tsp. vanilla extract cause seedlings to rot and die: a fungal Aim for a three year rotation at mini- condition called “damping off.” Fertilize mum, and perhaps use a cover crop for Preheat the oven to 300 F. with a weak solution every week or two, green manure (see the Florida Vegetable In a medium bowl, whisk egg yolks and 6 or use a slow release product, keeping it Gardening Guide) if you have a space tablespoons of the sugar for 1 minute, or until away from tender stems. you don’t want to use. smooth and pale yellow in color. Reserve. Photo courtesy MetroCreative In a second medium bowl, add espresso Coffee Crisp There are some vegetables that should When I was a child, my parents worked granules and one-quarter cup of the cream. be sown directly in the garden if they in our garden — the term in England Whisk until smooth, then add remaining cream and vanilla, and whisk until well blended. are to grow well, and in February these that encompasses the whole backyard. Very gently, fold espresso cream mixture into egg yolks. include corn, cucumbers, snow or Eng- My dad grew the vegetables and fruit, lish peas, radish (a useful quick grower), and my mum loved her flowers. It never Use a ladle to pour custard mixture into espresso cups, filling them three-fourths of the squash, turnips, and watermelon. If you occurred to me then that all flowers had way to the top. Place cups in a baking dish or roasting pan and transfer to oven. Fill a pitcher with warm tap water. Before closing oven door, pour water into pan (but not into have limited space, take a closer look at their seasons, although the Michaelmas the cups themselves!) until it reaches halfway up the sides of the cups. the Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide, daisies (then in the Aster genus now re- to help refine your options (https://edis. categorized as Symphyotrichum) were Bake for 40 minutes, or until the custards jiggle just slightly when you shake the pan. ifas.ufl.edu/vh021). Always grow what a late summer treat for many beautiful Remove pan from oven and leave out on counter, allowing the residual heat of the water to your family will eat, or be prepared butterflies. It was clear that the produce finish the cooking process. to coax them into new and different came and went seasonally, apparently When custards have fully solidified, refrigerate for 2 hours. flavors. controlled by my dad. Now I under- Just before serving, sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of sugar evenly overtop each custard. 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