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Back-to-school, book Native Sons and Daughters provides clubs, business and opportunity for quality time By Martie Thompson blooms — at [email protected] the library By Olga Bayer As local students head back to [email protected] school, it is also time to consider extracurricular activities for the new school year. According As you gear up for the new school to Native Sons and Daugh- year, remember that Duval County ters Florida State Chief Brian Public Schools students have a great Quirk, one of the best ways to Photos courtesy Brian Quirk. resource right at hand — they can use spend quality time with your name, members. Quirk said many tribes stay their DCPS student ID number as son or daughter, away from the their Jacksonville Public Library card. Native together for the full five years of the competitiveness of team sports, program. That’s a good reason to bring kids to Sons and is by joining or forming a Native Daughters. your Mandarin and South Mandarin Sons or Native Daughters tribe. Once formed, each tribe is assigned a libraries often. What’s more, educa- “We have sponsor from the longhouse who will tors who teach in Duval County — “When I first joined when my children always tried to be attend the first few meetings and help were young, one of the other fathers very respectful to all with organization and guidance. told me that you only have 18 summers native people,” Quirk said. to make a difference in your child’s “The thing I like is each tribe can do life,” Quirk said. “That really hit home The local longhouse, named after the what they want; they can be as active or for me and I think it’s the most im- local Timucua tribe, was originally in inactive as they like,” Quirk said. “Of portant part of what our organization existence as a Y-Guide tribe and contin- course, the more active they are, the provides — quality time.” ued to operate through the transition more fun they will have.” period to Native Sons and Daughters. Native Sons Quirk said the Timucu- The longhouse hosts one activity per and Daughters an longhouse was the month that tribes may attend in addi- was formerly first group in Florida tion to the tribe’s own meetings. These Photo courtesy Jacksonville Public Library Y-Guides and as- activities include costume bowling Kids are all ears as library associate SeBria Milton to convert to Native reads aloud during South Mandarin library’s Summer sociated with the Sons and Daughters in in October, campouts in the fall and Reading program, which encourages reading 15 YMCA. Formed spring and a pinewood derby in the minutes a day to help students retain academic skills in the early winter. Tribes may also attend Jackson- so they return to school better prepared. 20th century by ville Icemen games, support Toys for Harold Keltner Tots with a skating event and partici- even home-school teachers — can and Joe Friday, pate in a family campout. Coming up apply for an Educator Card at any li- the organization first is the Citywide Pow Wow. Chil- brary and enjoy benefits such as more rose to great dren receive a patch for their vest for checkouts, longer borrowing times, popularity in the 1950s and 1960s with 2011 and each activity they participate in. The and more to help supplement class- its theme of Native American tradition presently Statewide room resources. Visit jaxpubliclibrary. and culture. By the turn of the new has about Pow Wow org/librarycard for more details. century, however, the YMCA felt the 500 total will be need to disassociate themselves from members. hosted Book Clubbin’ anything that could be seen as politi- There are by the Moms and tween and teen daughters cally incorrect and began mandating now six chapters in Florida. Timucuan are improving their relationships, the elimination of the program’s name longhouse building special bonds, and just hav- and Indian theme. The local groups within the in March ing fun by spending time together in Timucuan longhouse are called 2020. Some participants, though, were the Mother/Daughter Book Club at tribes and they are made up of disappointed that the program they seven to 12 fathers and chil- Quirk said the Mandarin Branch Library. Make enjoyed would no longer be available. information nights will be held soon at a date for Aug. 19 at 6:30 p.m. for dren. There are separate tribes for boys So, according to Quirk, a group of and girls, and the tribes can be formed schools and churches, with dates and this month’s book club. The featured dads in Ohio met with the descendents locations available at www.nsdjax.com. book, “Inkheart,” will pave the way either by a group of members joining of founders Keltner and Friday and at the same time or fathers and chil- for interesting discussions. 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Mandarin Garden Club, 2892 Loretto Road Mandarin Park, next to tennis courts at park www.mandaringardenclub.org entrance Aug. 10 Aug. 17 Just show up unless it rains Second Saturday Arts and Farmers Market Meet the Maple Leaf Divers 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Aug. 3 First Christian Church, 11924 San Jose Blvd. Mandarin Museum, 11964 Mandarin Road About Boating Safely class Aug. 6 www.mandarinmuseum.net 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Honeybee Quilt Guild Florida Tackle and Gun Club, 9010 San Jose Blvd. 6:30 p.m. Aug. 10 www.safeboatingjax.com Mandarin Presbyterian Church, 2501 Loretto Rd. Southern Genealogist’s Exchange Society Aug. 19 www.honeybeequilters.org (Repeats first meeting All Star Quilt Guild breakfast Tuesday of each month) 10 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Aug. 3 Mandarin Library, 3330 Kori Road First Christian Church, 11924 San Jose Blvd. Bingo Night at St. Joseph’s (904) 778-1000 www.orgsites.com/fl/allstarquiltguild or (904) Doors open 6:15 p.m.; Games start 7 p.m. Aug. 7 735-0506 Cody Center, 4152 Loretto Road Jacksonville Camera Club Open to the community; (904) 742-8777 6:45 p.m. Aug. 10 Shepherd of the Woods Church, 6595 Columbia Toast of Jax Toastmasters meeting Aug. 22 Park Ct. 7:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Mandarin Council monthly breakfast Aug. 3 www.jax.jaxcameraclub.com (repeating event, Baha’i Community Center of Jacksonville, 5034 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Mandarin Museum and St. Joseph’s first and third Wednesdays) Greenland Road Mission Schoolhouse for African- Jumpin’ Jax House of Food, 10131 San Jose Blvd. American Children open www.toastofjax.com (Repeating event on mandarincouncil.org 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Aug. 7 Saturdays) Walter Jones Historical Park, 11964 Mandarin Playing HOOKie crochet, loom and knitters Aug. 26 Road group Aug. 12 Men Helping Men Prostate Cancer Support www.mandarinmuseum.net 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Living with Lung Cancer Support Network Group Whole Foods on San Jose Boulevard 6 p.m. 6 p.m. [email protected] (repeating event on Ackerman Cancer Center, 10881 San Jose Blvd. Ackerman Cancer Center, 10881 San Jose Blvd. Aug. 4 Wednesdays) Jewish Genealogy Film RSVP: (904) 880-5522 RSVP: (904) 880-5522 10:30 a.m. River Garden, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road Aug. 7 Aug. 12 Aug. 27 RSVP: (904) 886-8429 Southern Genealogist’s Exchange Society First Day of School for Duval County Free Tools to Quit Smoking class library open 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Humana, 9965 San Jose Blvd. Ste. 12 Aug. 5 6215 Sauterne Drive, Jacksonville Southside Newcomers Club First Monday Aug. 13 Call Northeast Florida AHEC, (904) 482-0189 to www.sgesjax.org or (904) 778-1000 Service Officer available register Coffee 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. 10 a.m. Mandarin/St. Johns Elks Lodge, 4280 Oldfield Secret Garden Cafe, 10095 Beach Blvd. Aug. 7 – 8 Crossing Drive [email protected] AARP Safe Driving Class (904) 268-4974 (Repeats second Tuesday of each Aug. 27 From Hospital to Home 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. month) South Mandarin Branch Library, 12125 San Jose Blvd. 11:30 a.m. Register at (904) 414-0007. $15 for AARP mem- River Garden, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road bers, $20 for non-members RSVP for lunch: (904) 288-7855

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Mandarin Garden Club $1 Fine arts group hosts social zones. Door prizes in clothing sale is back The Jacksonville Fine Arts Forum will the form of emer- host a social to learn about its organi- gency prepared- The Mandarin Garden Club will hold zation on Wednesday, Aug. 21 from ness kits and its Fall $1 Clothing and Jewelry Sale on 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Residence at emergency Aug. 2 and 3 at the Mandarin Garden World Golf Village Clubhouse, 330 household Club, located at 2892 Loretto Road. North Shore Circle (Gate code: 3931). items The hours are 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Friday New and enriching programs will soon will be and 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Saturday. All be offered by the forum for all who do- clothing and jewelry will sell for $1 ex- love and value art, including artists, nated cept items in the Boutique, which will musicians, writers, vocalists and collec- by Ace sell from $3 to $10. The sale features tors. Light refreshments will be served Hard- gently used clothing for men, women and attendees will learn about the ware. and children that has been donated by forum’s art presentations, scholarships, The members of the garden club. The sale is art themed excursions, activities and Man- open to the public and the community events. Contact Marty Cawley at (904) darin is encouraged to attend. 814-8516 or [email protected] Community for more information. Club will offer this valuable pro- gram to its members Photo courtesy MetroCreative All Star Quilters Guild to host and the Mandarin public special morning meeting Hurricane preparedness as a community service. Visit www. The All Star Quilters Guild will meet mandarincommunityclub.org for more meeting set objects. Attendees will learn how to use Aug. 19 for breakfast at 8:30 a.m. at information. The Mandarin Community Club will 3-D printing pens by simply drawing First Christian Church, 11924 San Jose host a Hurricane and Emergency Pre- on flat surfaces or creating items in Blvd. Pancakes or eggs will be served paredness Program offered by the City midair. Items may be created free-form for a cost of $7. Call 735-0506 for a of Jacksonville Emergency Preparedness style or, in this workshop, special tem- reservation. The All Star Quilters Guild Arts and crafts event for Division of Jacksonville Fire and Rescue plates will be available to make amazing has a general meeting with a program on Thursday, Aug. 8 at the club, 12447 adults at library patriotic designs. Seating is limited to the third Monday of each month at Mandarin Road. Doors will open at A 3-D printing class will be held for eight, and it’s first come, first served First Christian Church. For more 6:30 p.m. and the presentation by adults at the Mandarin Branch Library due to the limited number of pens. The information visit www.orgsites.com/fl/ speakers will begin at 7 pm. Presenta- on Aug. 21 at 10:30 a.m. The class Mandarin Branch Library is located at allstarquiltguild or www.facebook.com/ tions will include methods and maps utilizes a 3-D printing pen, an easy-to- 3330 Kori Road; call (904) 262-5201 allstarquilters or call (904) 735-0506. to determine evacuation and flood use and portable way to create cool 3-D for more information.

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Q: Since school grades were recently the Master Plan — things that need to The St. Johns Riverkeeper, Lisa Rina- released, can you give us an overview for be in place for the referendum to go to man, will present the Third Thursday District 7? the voters. We are drafting policy for Lecture on Aug. 15. River UPRising A: I’d like to congratulate all the public the citizens advisory committee that gives a general overview and focus on schools, both traditional and charter, will be set up to oversee revenue and one of the area’s biggest advocacy issues in District 7 for earning either an “A” the projects. We continue to work on — working to create a more resilient or a “B.” Congratulations to new “A” details for equitable sharing of dollars river. schools, Mandarin Middle School and with charter schools. (Recall that Dis- Greenland Pines Elementary. Con- trict 7 has the most charter schools in The Timucuans traveled along what is gratulations also to Atlantic Coast High the city.) The board has also begun the now called the St. Johns River, ob- School for earning its second consecu- process of some schools’ closures and taining plentiful bounties of fish; the tive “A,” making it a School of Excel- consolidations. French sailed it and called it the River lence in the state of Florida. Students in of May; the Spanish named it Rio San schools in District 7 continue to out- Q: What about school safety? Juan; and the English changed its name perform students in St. Johns County. A: School safety is of utmost impor- Photo courtesy St. Johns Riverkeeper to the St. Johns. In the late 1700s, John St. Johns Riverkeeper Lisa Rinaman tance and whether charter or traditional and William Bartram, famous natural- Q: What grade did the Duval County School public school, we are committed that all ists, also spent time in the area learning District earn overall? students attend safe schools. Dr. Green and writing about the St. Johns and the protect their communities and the St. A: I consider our district grade to be a has committed that the first dollars that flora and fauna of the shores that lined Johns River while improving their qual- “B+” since we are only four points away come in will be used for school safety it; Harriet Beecher Stowe could view it ity of life, health and local economy. from being an “A” district. Last year we and security throughout the district. from her front porch in Mandarin and were 11 points away. This Third Thursday Lecture is on Aug. I would encourage anyone with ques- recorded many stories about the plea- 15, presented by the Mandarin Mu- Q: The new school year is upon us. Do tions about the referendum process sure of cruising the beautiful river; and seum & Historical Society in partner- you have anything to share with District 7 or the Master Plan to contact me. I’m 20th century Mandarin historian Jean ship with and held at the Mandarin readers? happy to address groups such as the Morrow wrote a poem about it called Community Club, located at 12447 A: I’d like to remind everyone to check PTA, SAC or other community organi- “Always the River.” Mandarin Road. Refreshments begin at your child’s school’s website for orienta- zations interested in learning more. 6:30 p.m. with the lecture at 7 p.m. It tion dates and times and make it a pri- Almost everything that ever developed in Mandarin owed its success to “The is free and all are invited and encour- ority to attend. The first day of school Q: How can our readers contact you? aged to attend. will be Aug. 12. A: They can email me at HersheyL@ River.” And now in the 21st century, duvalschools.org or call me at (904) with all the destructive impacts of For more information about Mandarin Q: What is the latest news on the proposed 316-3609. population, development, and high vol- Museum, visit www.mandarinmuseum. half cent sales tax referendum, which ume use, the St. Johns needs all of us to net and visit www.mandarincommuni- appears to be stalled in City Council at stand up with the St. Johns Riverkeeper tyclub.org to learn more about Mandarin this point? organization to protect it from further Community Club. Visit www.stjohn- A: We are continuing our conversations harm. sriverkeeper.org to learn more about the with the City Council. Meanwhile, the St. Johns Riverkeeper. school board is continuing the work on River UPRising is a custom presenta- tion based on the outcome of River- keeper’s “River Rising Town Hall Series” that stretched over the 2018 hurricane season. It concludes that, working together, citizens can truly August 2019 MandarinNewsLine | Page 7 Mandarin Community Club to host Q A with Jacksonville City Council Member elder fraud prevention class Michael Boylan (District 6) By NewsLine Staff & [email protected] On Thursday, Aug. 22, the Mandarin This seminar is free and open to all as a Q: By way of introduction, as the new City My main goal for Mandarin is to try Community Club, 12447 Mandarin part of an ongoing series that the Florida Council member for District 6, can you let to find a way to become cohesive with Road, will be the host site for an Elder Security Dealers Association, a nonprofit, us know a bit about your background? our identity. Look at San Marco and Fraud and Identity Theft seminar. Rep- is presenting related to its goal of raising A: I grew up in Ohio and have a bach- Springfield. What defines Mandarin resentatives of Florida Security Dealers the financial literacy of and providing elor’s degree from John Carroll Univer- as a community? Is it trees? Parks? We Association member firms will join with financial education to all Floridians. sity as well as a masters in telecommu- need to create an identity. Quality of State Rep. Jason Fisher to present the nications from Kent State. I moved to life is a big part of that. I have grand- seminar as a community service. The “The Mandarin Community Club is South Florida for a position as director children in Mandarin and I’m very seminar will begin at 10:30 a.m. and last proud to offer this opportunity to seniors in public broadcasting at a station in familiar with our parks. We need to approximately one hour. to become more educated on fraud po- Miami. I’ve been married to my wife, take good care of these resources. I’m tential and attuned to how best to avoid Susan, for 44 years and have two grown pleased that County Dock is finally The interactive presentation will cover the pitfalls,” said Mandarin Community children and two grandchildren. under construction and that there is such topics as “Why Target Elderly Club President Susie Scott. a kayak launch coming to Mandarin Persons,” “Who are the Victims of Elder The historic Mandarin Community Club Q: How did you come to live in Mandarin? Park. Fraud,” “Warning Signs of Potential Fraud,” and “Protective Measures that is located at 12447 Mandarin Road in A: We moved to Jacksonville and settled the heart of old Mandarin. Light re- in Mandarin in 1999 when I accepted Q: What are your committee assignments an Elderly Person Can Take to Avoid Becoming the Victim of Fraud.” freshments will be available prior to the the position of president and CEO of on the City Council? seminar. Seating is limited to the first 100 WJCT Public Broadcasting. I retired in A: When I was elected in March, I hit attendees. January 2018. the ground running even before taking office in July. I attended many meetings FYI Contact Numbers Q: What or who helped make your decision to familiarize myself. I presently serve to run for City Council? as vice chair of the LUZ (Land Use and Duval County Local Government (coj.net) Duval County School Board Sheriff’s Office: Sheriff Mike Williams, (www.duvalschools.org) A: During my tenure at WJCT, I was Zoning) Committee because managing District 7: Lori Hershey, [email protected], actively involved with community the growth of Mandarin is a priority. I (904) 630-2120 Patrol Zone 3: Assistant Chief Mat Nemeth, (904) 390-2375 organizations and had a familiarity with also serve on the Rules Committee, as (904) 828-5463 State of Florida Elected Officials city government. I served on the boards liaison for the Downtown Investment They matterGovernor Ron DeSantis, (850) 488-7146 of Leadership Jacksonville, JCCI and Authority and for the Cultural Arts Property Appraiser: Jerry Holland, [email protected]; (904) 630-2011 OneJax and really came to appreciate Council. I am committed full time to State House District 16: Representative Jason Fischer, (850) 717-5016 the role that the nonprofit sector plays being Mandarin’s councilmember and Supervisor of Elections: Mike Hogan, [email protected], (904)matter 630-1414 State Senate District 4: Senator Aaron Bean, in the quality of life in Jacksonville. My I have no other political aspirations goal upon my retirement from WJCT beyond this office. Tax Collector: Jim Overton, (904) 757-5039 was to stay relevant and continue to [email protected], me.(904) 630-1916 Federal Elected Officials serve the communityy My friend Hugh Q: Have you announced any legislation Clerk of Court: Ronnie Fussell, (904) 255-2000 U.S. Congress District 4: Representative John Rutherford, (202) 225-2501 Greene (former CEO of Baptist Health) yet? Jacksonville City Council put the bug in my ear about running A: I’m going to introduce a billto in the me.District 6: Matt Schellenberg, U.S. Senate: for City Council. In a great expression coming weeks to rename Flynn Park [email protected], (904) 630-1388 Senator Marco Rubio, (202) 224-3041 of his confidence in me, he offered to “Walter Anderson Memorial Park,” At Large, District 3: Tommy Hazouri, I getSenator it. 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During years, the Temple The tentative millage rate, equal to the Sisterhood at June, 22 club members and their spouses enjoyed dinner at BRIO Tuscan Grille. rolled back rate, adopted by the board is Congregation Socializing over dinner is another great approximately 5.7 percent less than the Ahavath Chesed way to get to know your club members. current year’s tax rate. in Jacksonville In August, the Dining Out group will be Under a 0.2417 millage rate — 24.17 has sponsored a going to Culhane’s Irish Pub & Restau- cents for every $1,000 of assessed prop- program to teach rant. If you are an active member and erty value — the owner of a $200,000 volunteers to would like to sign up for the Aug. 10 house with a $50,000 homestead exemp- convert printed dinner, visit www.mandarinwomensclub. tion would pay $36.26 in the coming books into braille, com for more information. a form of written year in property taxes to the district. There will be no luncheon in August, language designed Public hearings will be held at 5:05 p.m. but members will still enjoy Bunco, for the blind and Sept. 10 and 24. Final budget adoption Mexican Train, Dining Out, Mah Jongg, visually impaired. will occur at the Sept. 24 Governing and other activities. Visit www.man- These books are Photo courtesy Temple Sisterhood at Congregation Ahavath Chesed Board meeting. then used by the darinwomensclub.com to complete and Florida School submit a membership form if you want Visit www.sjrwmd.com for more infor- to participate in these activities. for the Deaf and Blind, other institu- Congregation Ahavath Chesed, 8727 mation. tions serving the visually impaired, and San Jose Blvd. individuals who make special requests. Credit union opens new branch in Mandarin These services are provided at no cost to During 2018, the program’s volunteers First Florida Credit Union opened its all recipients. have contributed more than 18,000 16th location statewide on July 1, in hours, producing 377 books and other Jacksonville’s Mandarin area. The new The 2019 – 2020 braille class for volun- projects totaling more than 77,000 branch, located at 11467 San Jose Blvd. teers will start on Sept. 5, 2019. This is pages in braille. Based on the Points Ste. 2, will help the credit union serve the a nine-month program on transcribing of Light Foundation economic impact financial needs of its growing member- text into braille, or converting illustra- calculator, that volunteer time equates ship. tions into tactile graphics. Classes will to $433,944 in donated value. be held every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. “The team at First Florida Credit Union to 12 p.m., September through June. For more information, contact Lynnette is thrilled to open our sixth branch in Photo courtesy Gail Packard Northeast Florida,” said Brent Lister, Course graduates can go on to be certi- Taylor at (904) 466-2129 or dandltay- Mandarin Women’s Club members enjoy a dinner outing. president and CEO of First Florida Cred- fied as braille transcribers by the US Li- [email protected]; Holly Cleveland at (904) District board votes to reduce tax rate for it Union. “The new location offers close- brary of Congress. The program is open 463-0357 or [email protected]; seventh consecutive year to-home convenience for our members in Nancy Cohen at (248) 250-2406 or to both men and women of all faiths. 20% TheOFF* St. Johns River Water Management Mandarin while providing valuable new [email protected];Daily or Savings Candace RichClub- MembersDistrict’s Governing Save Board15% has on approved banking opportunities to all.” An orientation meeting will be held ardson at (904)607-7619 or candaceri- on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 10 a.m. at food every day. Dailya Savingstentative budget Members that reduces can the [email protected]. millage rate for taxpayers for a seventh First Florida Credit Union offers a wide save an additional 5% with this coupon. range of products and services which *Validconsecutive in-store year,at the while participating continuing to include: no- monthly-fee checking, Just storeprovide listed. significant One discount funds per for programs purchase.and projects Offer to not ensure valid sustainable on water mortgage and auto loans, digital banking, previousresources, purchases, increase watergift cards, conservation, and a free auto buying service, as well as a Hummin’ optics,enhance DSC water memberships supply and or improve sale water self-serve coin counter. The credit union items.quality Coupon in priority expires water 1/31/19. bodies. has more than 53,000 members and as- Along sets of nearly $1 billion. “The district continues to focus our efforts on cooperative projects that are The hours of operation for First Florida helping to restore and protect our water Credit Union’s Mandarin branch can be $5 Off $35* resources,” said St. Johns River Water found at www.firstflorida.org. Management District Executive Director First Florida Credit Union, head- Dr. Ann Shortelle. “This proposed bud- $10 Off $60* quartered in Jacksonville, operates 16 get will fund our major programs for the BIRD FOOD • FEEDERS • GARDEN ACCENTS • UNIQUE GIFTS branches throughout the state of Florida. RUBY-THROATED St. Johns River, the Indian River Lagoon, $20 Off $100* The organization’s guiding mission is to HUMMINGBIRDS and Outstanding Florida Springs, and *With coupon. One coupon support its members’ financial aspira- per visit. 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Propelled by a record-breaking gradu- two schools, which amount to 1 percent Although there are a variety of theories ation rate and learning gains made by — remained the same. behind the growing obesity problem students in math and reading, Duval plaguing North American adults and County Public Schools is now closer to “While we celebrate the learning gains children, the most consistent findings an A than it has ever been. The district we have made, we will not lose sight of point to caloric intake as the culprit. leaped six overall points, and is now just the areas where improvement is needed,” Here’s a simple equation to get to the 4 points shy — less than one percentage said Dr. Greene. “These reports operate root of the problem: point — from an A-rating. like guideposts and provide direction on where we as a district need to come Calories eaten > calories spent = weight “We are undeniably improving student together to evaluate and improve.” gain. outcomes,” said Superintendent Dr. Photo courtesy MetroCreative Diana Greene. “The fact that we are less Mandarin area schools earned either an A According to National Health Examina- Healthy eating habits begin in childhood and can be than one percentage point from an A or a B: tion Surveys, adult obesity trends in the initiated with school lunch. reflects the hard work, dedication and Bartram Springs Elementary: A United States between 1976 and 2014 excellence demonstrated by our students indicate the percentage of the adult and educators.” Crown Point Elementary: B population classified as obese has roughly mation to make sure they know exactly doubled to more than 38 percent in Loretto Elementary: A what they are feeding their children. Individual school performances contrib- the last three decades. Children may be Mandarin Oaks Elementary: A Select foods that are low in saturated fats uted to the district’s overall grade with learning eating habits from their parents, and cholesterol and high in fiber and Jacksonville Beach Elementary being a Twin Lakes Academy Elementary: B potentially contributing to rising obesity nutrient-rich fruits, vegetables, grains, standout. The school, which has main- rates in children as well. Recent findings Mandarin Middle School: A and legumes. tained an A since the year 2000, is the from the Centers for Disease Control second-highest performing elementary Twin Lakes Academy Middle School: B and Prevention indicate one in five • Go with water. Rethinking beverage school in the state. Overall, 42 schools Atlantic Coast High School: A school-aged children and young people choices can help control kids’ caloric in- increased at least one letter grade, includ- in the United States is obese. take. Many people don’t realize just how ing six schools that jumped two letter Mandarin High School: B many calories beverages add to their daily grades. Teaching children healthy eating habits “I could not be more proud of our intake. Even a six-ounce, 100-percent starts at home and can extend to what students, educators and staff,” said Dr. apple juice can include as many as 96 Additionally, 87 percent of schools are an students are given to eat while at school. Greene. “Do we have more work to do? calories. Sodas and other soft drinks pack A, B, or C with the number of A schools The Center for Science in the Public Absolutely! And we will do it diligently a hefty caloric punch. Water, seltzer and jumping by 11, from 31 to 42 schools. Interest says schools across the country with the mindset of enhancing student unsweetened iced tea are healthy bever- These gains offset the declines that were are working hard to improve school outcomes. But the overall gains made age options. If milk is the go-to beverage, made, which include 26 schools drop- nutrition. Here’s how parents and school in our school district give Team Duval a choose a reduced-fat version. ping a letter. The number of F schools — districts can help make school lunches reason to celebrate.” more nutritious and delicious and lower • Introduce new foods. Children can in calories. be notoriously picky eaters, but with patience and perseverance, parents can in- • Control snack intake. 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The first day of school can be an excit- • Get a head start on your morning Boy Scout Troop 136 Jacksonville When not at the campsite, the troop ing time, especially for children who routine. As summer winds down, begin recently returned from its first self- enjoyed several exciting adventures. The have never before attended school. But acclimating children to the morning rou- planned summer camp excursion to the troop toured Linville Caverns, Lin- even youngsters excited about the first tine they can expect when the school year Pisgah National Forest in North Caro- ville Falls, Museum of North Carolina day may also experience some jitters. begins. One to two weeks before the first lina. Rather Minerals, and Such nerves are normal, and parents day of school, start waking children up than doing the Pinball can help kids calm those jitters in vari- when they will need to be up for school. the typical Museum in ous ways. Kids who are accustomed to the morning Boy Scout Asheville. routine may be more calm on their first summer Scouts also • Talk about the first day as it ap- day of school because of their familiar- proaches. A child’s first day of school camp week, took on the ity with their new schedule. Going cold scouts in whitewater is a milestone, and parents may do turkey on the first day of school may various things to commemorate the Troop 136 rapids of Nol- make kids less enthusiastic about attend- decided to ichucky River, occasion. The excitement leading up to ing school. the first day can spark kids’ enthusiasm, embark on the extremely but it also may lead to some anxiety • Attend school orientation events and a bit of seri- long and fast about the unknown. Parents can quell plan some play dates in advance of the ous camping mountain those fears by discussing the first day as first day. Seeing familiar faces might make and high top zip lines Photo courtesy Joe Vogel it approaches. Explain why the first day kids forget all about their jitters when adventure. Troop 136 Jacksonville hiked up Mount Mitchell. from Navitat is so special, encouraging youngsters they arrive at school on the first day. Take Canopy Ad- to share their feelings. If kids express kids along so they can meet prospec- The troop ventures, and fears about their first day, parents can tive classmates. Arrange for play dates camped at the base of Black Mountain, an extreme six-mile hike all the way to explain they felt similarly on their first with those classmates in advance of the enjoying the cool temperatures, great the summit of Mount Mitchell (6,684 day of school but quickly adjusted. first day so kids have a few recognizable food, cold mountain brooks, and even feet), the highest mountain peak east of faces their own age come the first day of some visits from a mama and baby the Mississippi River. • Let kids choose their own clothes. school. black bear. Many of the boys were able Parents may be tempted to buy special to complete some needed camping and Joe Vogel is the assistant scoutmaster for outfits for their children for the first • Start the day off on the right foot. The cooking merit badges, Firem’n Chit Troop 136. day of school, but kids who are jittery night before the first day of school, make and Totin’ Chip, as well as some rank about their first day may calm down if sure kids’ outfits are clean, their supplies advancement. All of the scouts partici- allowed to choose their own attire for are packed and ready to go and their pated and completed the Wilderness the big day. A favorite T-shirt or outfit lunch is made. The less parents have to Survival merit badge during the week. might be just the thing to comfort kids rush around on the morning of the first feeling a bit nervous about their first day of school, the calmer kids are likely day of school. to be.

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The Brown Residence “Well, come on inside and getcha’ self something cool to drink,” would have probably been an all too com- mon phrase bellowed off the top of John C. Brown’s two-tiered veranda facing Mandarin Road; it was a warm southern invite to Photo courtesy Brett Nolan combat the oppressive heat The Brown Residence of Florida, as Mandarinites the street reminds us that Man- played croquet under the darin was a growing rural com- shade of the stately, moss munity advancing to life on the draped, oak trees on their roads, no longer the river. It was riverfront lawns. after John C. retired as postmas- ter that he built his grand estate. This house was constructed A century later, the John C. Brown in 1880 on the site of his family’s house was deemed dangerously close to former home which his father, John an increasingly busy Mandarin Road. P. Brown, had built when he was just The then-occupants can remember 16 years old — two years after moving finding blood one morning where to Mandarin from New York in 1828. paramedics had treated a victim from a After marrying Nancy Bowden, age 17, car accident on their front porch. The in 1835 (Bowden is another notable owners moved the house farther back Mandarin name), John P. and his wife on the property behind the tree line, had six children. All of the children keeping the historical integrity of the were born in the same house between home well intact. 1835 and 1850 when their youngest son, Thomas, was born. This earned the After 140 years the Brown house still Brown family the great distinction of retains some of the original jigsaw trim. being one of the “First Families” in the The architecturally significant struc- town of Mandarin. ture stands as a reminder of one of the area’s most prominent families. Famed John C., the oldest of his siblings, was Mandarin potter and artist Charles M. a citrus grower and from 1875 to 1879, “Charlie” Brown was a grandson of he was postmaster. This was during the John C. Brown. time when the St. Johns River was the LIFE EXPERIENCE(D) Interstate 95 for Northeast Florida. Information for this article was taken All mail and other consumer goods from “Jacksonville’s Architectural were delivered by steamship, making Heritage” by Wayne Wood, “Mandarin a stop at water’s edge in front of the on the St. Johns” by Mary B. Graff, village store and post office, at the end an article by Beverly Fleming from the of Store Lane. John C. Brown was the April 15, 1993 “Mandarin News,” and curator of all store operations. A single Ancestry.com. road marker still stands at the corner of Mandarin Road and Store Lane as a Brett Nolan is a volunteer with the Man- faint memory of the Mandarin store’s darin Museum & Historical Society. Visit original location. www.mandarinmuseum.net for more information on Mandarin’s history and The 1911 Store and Post Office across museum schedules.

HURRICANE & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MEETING Hosted by Mandarin Community Club 12447 Mandarin Road FREE and open to the public Thursday, August 8th Doors Open @ 6:30 pm — Speakers @ 7 pm — COJ Emergency Preparedness Division (JFRD) will discuss how to prepare AND respond to major weather events and emergencies. — Official COJ 2019/2020 Preparedness Guides — DOOR PRIZES donated by Thompson Ace Hardware (limited quantity)

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Capt. David’s Fishing Report By Captain David Lifka Fishing [email protected]

So far this summer, fishing on the St. When shrimping, many people like everywhere up and down the river. Email your Catch of the Month photo to Johns River has gone right according to cull their shrimp, keeping just the Reports of flounder, trout, weakfish, [email protected]. Be to schedule, and continues to stay on larger ones for eating, and tossing the croaker, sheepshead, even mangrove sure to include the name of the person(s) schedule. From smaller ones back; snapper. Try catching your bait from in the photo, the name of the person who winter, to spring, however, with today’s the river (shrimp, finger mullet, juvenile took the photo, the type of fish and date and now to bait shrimp prices croaker). Using fresh bait from local and location of the catch. 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He helps with beach nesting Photo courtesy Betty Waldrep surveys, confirming that when a nesting George De Marino, Florida Naturalist, has worked with the to me that our climate is changing, culprits, but I did see one huge wasp South Ponte Vedra Beach Marine Turtle Patrol for 10 years. whether it’s agreed or not that we are chowing down on a sizeable monarch crawl has been observed on the beach, the female turtle has laid eggs. responsible. Levels of carbon dioxide in caterpillar, after discovering that at least and are nearly 10 feet long. They eat our atmosphere have been increasing a dozen other small ones had mysteri- During nesting season, very Sunday those pesky jellyfish. The Green Sea rapidly since pre-industrial times, which ously disappeared. As we know, the morning about 5 a.m., De Marino is Turtle gets its name from the color should be very concerning as this affects milkweeds that the monarch caterpillars on the beach looking for turtle nests. of its body fat. They eat meat when all life on earth (https://tinyurl.com/ eat contain a toxin that accumulates in When he finds one, he stakes the nest, they are young, but as adults they eat yy4p4w34). For example, in late June, the caterpillars. Birds cannot stomach takes GPS coordinates, and uses his seagrass and seaweed. These turtles lay Europe was sweltering in an unprece- the toxin, but clearly wasps aren’t simi- hands to dig for eggs. One Sunday approximately 2,600 nests on Florida’s dented heatwave, with terrible repercus- larly affected. morning recently, De Marino was on beaches each year. sions (https://tinyurl.com/yywuu26k) the beach when he ran into a family he and Alaska snow melt has been causing The largest wasps in Florida are the knew. The grandson of the family had De Marino told the group, “The sea alarm: https://tinyurl.com/y3ymk6ar. cicada killers, which thankfully do not turtles are an endangered species and sting us unless we grab or otherwise a fun learning experience observing De Marino and his work with the nests. they are worth saving, because they Gardeners can help in small, but harass them. Even then, the insect has provide nutrients to the beaches.” cumulative, ways. Where possible, we to be female as the males are defense- The young man was at the program at can reduce our use of gas-powered less. (Their lifecycle is fascinating — the Mandarin Garden Club and helped People who enjoy the beaches can equipment in favor of cleaner electric female controls the sex of her eggs. You other children and adults learn about help by being careful with what they or battery-powered options. Our local can read about it here: https://tinyurl. the sea turtles. leave on the beach. Plastic is deadly air quality will be improved and our com/yxvpe3hv.) It makes me wonder There are seven species of turtles in the to the turtles and leaving holes dug neighborhoods more peaceful. There is how the newly-emerged cicada I saw world, and five of them are on Florida’s in the sand means a turtle might fall also a movement to reduce digging, as recently is faring. beaches. De Marino told the group in and not be able to get out. Flash- carbon is kept in the ground when the about the three different turtles that lights should not be used on the beach soil is undisturbed. Instead of digging I was also surprised to see a ruby- frequent Northeast Florida’s beaches: at night as the lights will disturb the all weeds out by the roots, use a sharp throated hummingbird feeding on the the Green Sea Turtle, the Leatherback, females who crawl from the ocean and garden knife to cut round larger tap passion flowers. They like my native and the Loggerhead turtle. The Log- the babies as they crawl back to the roots and pull them out while leaving fire bushes (Hamelia patens), with their gerhead is the most common turtle in ocean. small roots to rot in the ground (un- clusters of orange-red long trumpet- Florida. They are large turtles, weigh- less you know those pieces of root will shaped flowers, but the complex purple If you are interested in volunteering ing as much as 350 pounds, and they produce new plants, like Florida betony passion flowers are very different struc- with the sea turtles, call Patty Smith lay as many as 100 – 120 eggs in their does!). Do your best to pull the weeds turally. Other vines to support hum- at (904) 343-9949. There is a required nests. Leatherback turtles are the largest through your fingers, keeping as much mingbirds include natives like trumpet state training class to become registered turtles. They weigh about 700 pounds of the soil in place as possible. An- honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens), to volunteer with the turtle patrol. nual weeds can be cut off at the roots. cross-vine (Bignonia capreolata), and The soil won’t be completely turned trumpet vine (Campsis radicans). You over so many weed seeds can be kept can find comprehensive information on River City Women underground and fewer tiny beneficial these and other vines, including how organisms will be destroyed. In addi- they might best be used, here: https:// host new City tion, more of the fungal threads that tinyurl.com/y6r6n97b. Councilmember develop in the soil which often help in For timely advice, the University of nutrient transfer to plants will be left Florida website has a gardening calen- The River City Women’s Club wel- intact. Consider adding a thin layer of dar with information specifically for comed Michael Boylan as speaker compost to introduce more beneficial north Florida: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ for a recent monthly meeting. On Photo courtesy Harriet Courtney organisms to your soil. ep451, as well as the invaluable Florida July 1, he began his term as the With plenty of native passion vines Vegetable Gardening Guide: https:// Jacksonville City Council representative for District 6. Boylan gave an overview of (Passiflora incarnata) around my yard, edis.ifas.ufl.edu/vh021. Chris Kerr has his background and his past work experience; he has been married to wife Susan I’ve been enjoying seeing many gulf published his first New Leaf newsletter for 44 years and they have two adult children and two grandchildren. The Boylans have lived in Mandarin since moving to Jacksonville in 1999. fritillary and zebra longwing butterflies, for July/August, so please check that out at http://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/duval/ and hoping for some young caterpillars Boylan said he does not consider himself a politician and currently gives his time lawns-gardens-and-trees/new-leaf- to carry on their line. Unfortunately working as the chair of the board for Volunteers in Medicine, a program that helps nature has added some large preda- newsletter/. the working uninsured receive healthcare services. Boylan said he believes the issues tory wasps into the mix, and although Mandarin residents are facing are the ”Three T’s” Trees, Trash and Traffic. Pictured are Nardine Koester, president of River City Women’s Club and Marsha Easley, first vice president of River City Women’s Club with Michael Boylan.

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The team is coached by head coach Scott Sullivan and labeling system, but is simple once you Green Cove Springs had this to say: assistant coaches John Leombruno, Brandon Dowling, Greg Bell, Noah Bell and know what to look for. Instead of the “This is a thank you note to each of you Riley Jones. traditional types, PFDs are just “Wear- involved in the class provided in Green able” and “Throwable” and the buoy- Cove Springs on Saturday, April 20. ancy is measured in newtons. Named My wife Paula, and I are very grateful for Sir Isaac Newton, newtons are a for the careful, informative, helpful and unit of measurement for force — de- practical instruction and mentoring fined as the amount of force needed to each of you provided. Having sailing, move one kilogram of mass at the rate power boating and law enforcement in- of one meter per second squared in the CHOOSE YOUR cluded in the course was very valuable. direction of the applied force. I could not recommend the course What does all that mean for the type more strongly… SAVINGS! of life jacket you need? Just look at “We live right on the St Johns River the icons on the label. The higher The choice is yours at HarborChase! downtown and observe dozens of boats the number, the greater the distance (sometimes more) each and every day. from shore or rescue; think of a higher We are mindful of the safe boating number as more offshore and the lower principles from the course, observe a number as inland. There are also icons real mixture of compliance with safety that show what limitations there are for measures (e.g. PFDs) and have seen the life jacket, like if it is not to be used wonderful courtesy and very occasion- while operating a personal watercraft, ally reckless actions. But we are watch- paddle craft, or while water skiing. As ing with new eyes, thanks to you! with every life jacket, they must be in good condition, be Coast Guard “Also, having completed a basic sail- approved, properly fit the wearer, and ing class at the Jacksonville Naval Air more importantly be worn if you want Station (Mulberry Cove Marina), I have to get the most out of it. the newly learned enjoyment of sailing small boats. Any life jackets with the old labels are still approved and count for carriage “I wanted to say thanks! ~Eric W.” requirements until they are no longer serviceable. All other regulations in- Paul Tynda is a member of the Coast FREE BIRTHDAY volving life jackets and personal floata- Guard Auxiliary Jacksonville Flotilla, tion devices remain the same. 14-8. MONTH** ~ or ~ $2,000 TOWARDS YOUR MOVE**

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