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to our Puzzles February 2018 MandarinNewsLine | Page 3 take Meet the Maple Leaf divers American ag is told and the impor- days from Feb. 6 – April 10 from 10 tance of the proper handling of ags for a.m. – 2 p.m. e Jacksonville Public at Mandarin Museum retirement is explained. Community Library and the American Association e Maple Leaf divers will appear at members may surrender any used, worn of Retired Persons (AARP) Foun- Mandarin Museum in Walter Jones or tattered American ags for proper dation partner each year to Historical Park, 11964 Mandarin handling and disposal in a collection bring free tax prepara- Road from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Feb. box available at the club all day on tion to the com- 17. Attendees may meet and talk with Feb. 11 prior to the actual ceremony. munity. AARP Dr. Keith Holland and the men who e public is welcome and invited to Tax-Aide sites found the Maple Leaf shipwreck and attend. are serviced by recovered the Civil War artifacts from IRS-certi ed this National Historic Landmark site Mandarin Toastmasters to volunteers in the St. Johns River at Mandarin showcase Table Topics that pro- Point. For more information visit www. vide free tax On Feb. 17, beginning at 10:15 a.m. mandarinmuseum.net or call call (904) counseling at the South Mandarin Library, the 268-0784. and prepara- Mandarin Toastmasters will host the tion services to club-level event for the Table Top- Flag collection and millions of low- ics and International Speech Contest. and middle-income retirement ceremony is event is open to the public and taxpayers, with special Photo courtesy Mandarin Community Club scheduled members of the group are invited to attention to those aged 60 and Mandarin Community Club e Mandarin Community Club will participate, provided they are in good older. ere is no income or age limit once again host the Sons of the Ameri- standing. Guests are welcome to attend for assistance at AARP TaxAide sites; levels including one for businesses. can Revolution as they hold an o cial and see how Toastmasters runs an event however, AARP sites cannot assist e club hosts a variety of events for Flag Retirement Ceremony on Sunday, like this, as it di ers from the usual rental property owners or small busi- members and the community over Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. at the club, located at club meeting format. In March at a ness owners. Arrive early and remember the course of the year, including a tree 12447 Mandarin Road. is patriotic date to be determined, the group plans that special attention is given to those giveaway, tree canopy lectures by a ceremony consists of a symbolic decon- to hold an Open House. is event will aged 60 and older. city arborist, a tribute to veterans in struction of a used, worn or tattered be a great chance to visit and mingle November, the Mandarin Art Festival ag, during which the history of the and the o cer team is always available on Easter weekend, and the ird during meeting hours to answer ques- Mandarin Community Club ursday Lecture Series, co-sponsored tions and provide direction. Visit www. launches 2018 membership with the Mandarin Museum and mandarintoastmasters.org for more drive Historical Society. Membership forms information. e 2018 membership drive for can be found in the information box Tax help available for the Mandarin Community Club in front of the club building at 12447 o cially started on Jan. 1. Part of the Mandarin Road or online at www. seniors community since 1923, membership in mandarincommunityclub.org or call e South Mandarin Library will the club is open to all interested parties, the club at (904) 268-1622 for more
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WBO 2018 Signature Event, featuring keynote speaker Amy Pope Wells 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. UNF University Center 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 www.wbonfl.org/signature-event March 17 Vilano Bridge 5K and 10K 8 a.m. 25 26 27 28 North Shores Community Center, Vilano Beach www.1stplacesports.com/races/vilanobridgerun Baptist Medical Center - South 3rd Free; call (904) 482-0189 to register March 29 Town Hall Meeting with City Councilman Matt Schellenberg Parish Bingo 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 6:45 p.m. South Mandarin Library St. Joseph’s Cody Center 8th Navigating the Senior Network Open to community; (904) 742-8777 March 31 – April 1 50th annual Mandarin Art Festival 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Mandarin Republican Club breakfast 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Brookdale Crown Point, 10050 Old St. Augustine Rd. meeting with speaker Michael T. Boylan, Mandarin Community Club, 12447 Mandarin Road Lunch served. RSVP (904) 288-8700 District 6 candidate www.mandarinartfestival.org American Legion Post 372 general 10 a.m. assembly Golden Corral, 11470 San Jose Blvd. 6 p.m. meet and greet / 7 p.m. meeting the date! save [email protected] Mandarin/St. Johns Elks Lodge, 4280 Oldfield Toast of Jax Toastmasters meeting Crossing Drive 7:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. (904) 297-8344 or www.mandarinpost372.org Cherokee Rose Circle of the Mandarin 20th Baha’i Community Center of Jacksonville, 5034 Mandarin Council networking luncheon Garden Club Dogwood Circle — Mandarin Garden Club Greenland Road 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. www.toastofjax.com (Repeating event on Bonefish Grill, 10950 San Jose Blvd. Mandarin Garden Club, 2892 Loretto Road Mandarin Garden Club, 2892 Loretto Road Saturdays) www.mandarincouncil.org (904) 260-2764; mandaringardenclub.org (904) 260-2764; mandaringardenclub.org 1911 Historic Mandarin Store and Post Magnolia Circle — Mandarin Garden Club O ice open 10 a.m. 16th 21st 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Mandarin Garden Club, 2892 Loretto Road Line Dancing River City Women’s Club luncheon Bunco 12471 Mandarin Road (904) 260-2764; mandaringardenclub.org 10 a.m. (repeating event on Fridays) charity fundraiser www.mandarinmuseum.net or (904) 268-0784 Book Club/Friends of the South Mandarin First Christian Church, 11924 San Jose Blvd. 10:30 a.m. St. Johns Chapter of the Catholic Writers Library meeting [email protected] Ramada Inn Mandarin, 3130 Hartley Road Guild 1 p.m. / 2 p.m. Fond Farewell/Welcome Open House RSVP to Florence, (904) 262-8719 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. South Mandarin Branch Library, 12125 San Jose 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Business owner networking meeting St. Paul’s Catholic Church school auditorium, Blvd. Staverman Hearing Centers, 12276 San Jose Blvd., 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. 2609 Park St. (904) 288-6385 Suite 710 Salem Centre, 7235 Bonneval Road www.dosafl.com/outreach/catholic-writers- (904) 262-5550 Call Virginia, (904) 386-3993 guild/ or [email protected] 10th Mandarin Museum and St. Joseph’s 17th 22nd 4th Mission Schoolhouse for African-American Cruise In sponsored by Sunshine State Mandarin Women’s Club featuring annual Under the Oaks music jam Children open Chevelles spring fashion show 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (repeating event on Saturdays) 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. 10:30 am Mandarin Museum, 11964 Mandarin Road Walter Jones Historical Park, 11964 Mandarin Rd. PDQ parking lot, 194 State Road 13 Ramada Inn Mandarin, 3130 Hartley Road www.mandarinmuseum.net www.mandarinmuseum.net Repeating event on third Saturday of each month RSVP by Feb. 15; [email protected] or Mandarin Toastmasters meeting (904) 993-7649 6th 10:15 a.m. – 12 p.m. Live Oak Circle — Mandarin Garden Club Shu leboard 11th Flag Retirement Ceremony hosted by Sons South Mandarin Library, 12125 San Jose Blvd. 7 p.m. 1:30 p.m. (repeating event on Tuesdays) of the American Revolution Mandarintoastmasters.org Mandarin Garden Club, 2892 Loretto Road Mandarin Park, next to tennis courts 2 p.m. Meet the Maple Leaf Divers (904) 260-2764; mandaringardenclub.org Just show up unless it rains Mandarin Community Club, 12447 Mandarin Road 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Mandarin Council monthly breakfast Honeybee Quilt Guild (904) 268-0784 Mandarin Museum, 11964 Mandarin Road 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. www.mandarinmuseum.net Bonefish Grill, 10950 San Jose Blvd. Mandarin Presbyterian, 11844 Mandarin Road 15th www.mandarincouncil.org www.honeybeequilters.org (Repeats first Tues- Understanding Bluebirds and their 19th day of each month) behaviors, presented by Florida Naturalist All Star Quilt Guild 24th Gary Whiting 9:45 a.m. Project SOS – Boys and Girls Club Grand Feb. 7 – March 14 6:30 p.m. First Christian Church, 11924 San Jose Blvd. Anchor Gala Northeast Florida AHEC Quit Smoking Wild Birds Unlimited Store, 450 State Road 13N www.orgsites.com/fl/allstartquiltguild or (904) 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Class Limited free seating, call (904) 230-3242 to 502-5254 Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, black tie/masks optional Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. reserve www.bgcnf.org/events/ Marinela M. 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I’d also like to encour- Most Insurances Accepted A: We released the Request for Propos- age people to visit their neighborhood BIOFEEDBACK ASSOCIATES als (RFP) for a search rm on Jan. 4 middle and high school in addition to of Northeast Florida 904.646.0054 www.biofeedbackassociates.com and the board expects to select the rm the magnet choices so they can make to conduct the superintendent search informed decisions. on Jan. 31. e current timeline is to Railing Chiropractic & Acupuncture have a new superintendent in place Q: Do you have any update on the Twin Eliminate pain, heal injuries and promote your overall wellness with in July, so we are on schedule. Nexxt Lakes Academy Elementary school zone quality chiropractic care from the experienced professionals. month, we will have a schedule of issue? meeting for input from stakeholders to A: At the joint School Board/ City Chiropractic Care announce, after we have identi ed the Council meeting that was held prior Pediatric Chiropractic search rm. Recall that we began this to the holidays, Chris LeDew, City Injuries & Accidents process with four meetings prior to the Tra c Engineer, stated he has been Back, Neck & Joint Pain holidays where we received public input out to Twin Lakes Academy Elemen- Massage Therapy regarding the superintendent search. tary to evaluate tra c concerns and Acupuncture school safety. A sign recommending Q: Do you have any news to report on the a reduction in speed (10 mph below school choice applications and deadline? posted speed) as well as new pave- A: e School Choice applications, ment markings in front of Twin Lakes which may be submitted online, are Academy Elementary will be installed due Feb. 28. Applications can be found by mid February. is is not the same In network with most major insurances • A ordable cash plans available • Onsite digital x-ray on FOCUS. Applications submitted as a school safety zone sign, which was the goal of the Twin Lakes Academy Dr. Christopher Railing 13241 Bartram Park Boulevard | Ste 509 online will receive email con rmation. serving the area since 2011 Elementary SAC, but I think it is a 904-551-9283 | www.railingchiropractic.com ose without access to a computer step in the right direction and hope- M/T/W/F 8-12 2-6 • Th 9-1 may come to the board o ce for ac- cess and assistance. 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Norman Studios to be Mandarin Women’s Club hired in 1978 as the associate admin- LeadingAge) House of Delegates. featured in Third Thursday istrator, and became chief executive views “Dressing Downton” o cer in 2004. In 1994, Goetz was the recipient of the Lecture Recently, 22 Mandarin Women’s Club Dr. Herb Shore Young Administrator In honor of Black History Month, members visited the “Dressing Down- Goetz is a past member of the board of the Year Award by the Association of the Mandarin Museum & Historical ton” exhibit at the Lightner Museum in and executive committee of the Flor- Jewish Aging Services (AJAS) in Wash- Society will feature a lecture by Devan St. Augustine, followed by lunch at the ida Association ington, D.C.; in Lesley of Norman Studios on Feb. 15. Casa Monica Hotel. e club’s annual of Homes and 2005 he was elected Lesley will discuss the history of this Fashion Show will be held on Feb. 22 Services for the to the AJAS board treasure and share some short lm clips beginning at 10: 30 a.m. at the Ramada Aging (FAHSA) of directors and from their archives. is historic place Inn in Mandarin. is year’s show will and served as its served as its board is Northeast Florida’s second National feature JC Penney’s new women’s spring treasurer. In 2001, chair from 2011- Historic Landmark site; the rst is none fashions and eight members of the Goetz received 2013. In 2016, he other than the Maple Leaf shipwreck Mandarin Women’s Club will model FAHSA’s Public was presented with site at Mandarin Point. two out ts each. Tickets are $17 and Policy Award for the Dr. Herbert include lunch. Reservations must be advocacy on nurs- Shore Award of According to its website, www.nor- made no later than Feb. 15. by contact- ing home litigation Honor. manstudios.org, “Founded in 1916 ing Geri at [email protected] reform and in 2003 in Jacksonville as Eagle Film City and or calling (904) 933-7649. Visit www. he was the re- Goetz served (2002 purchased by Richard E. Norman in mandarinwomensclub.com for more cipient of FAHSA’s Photo courtesy River Garden – 2006) as a mem- 1921, the Norman Studios was among information on events, photos, and Distinguished Martin A. Goetz ber of the Com- the nation’s rst to produce ‘race lms’ membership. Service Award, the munity Advisory starring African American characters in highest award given by the association. Board for Av-Med Health Systems, a positive, non-stereotypical roles. On the In 2007, Goetz was presented with statewide managed healthcare organiza- Norman Studios site, some of the rst the Chairman’s Award by FAHSA in tion with a central o ce in Gainesville. lms featuring all African-American recognition of his years of service to He has also served as a member of the casts were produced more than a cen- the board and its members. In 2008 he Dean’s Advisory Council at the Uni- tury ago. is ve-building complex is was elected by FAHSA membership to versity of North Florida College Of the sole studio remnant of Jacksonville’s a three-year term in the AAHSA (now Health. heyday as the Winter Film Capital of the World...”
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February is more than hearts and ow- preparation will take place at Mandarin Tweens ers - it’s also the time to get a jump- Branch Library on ursdays starting and teens start on your taxes, enjoy a musical Feb. 1 through April 12 from 1 p.m. – aged 10 performance, and honor Black History 5 p.m. and at South Mandarin Library – 18 are Month. With tax season in full swing, on Tuesdays starting Feb. 6 through invited your South Mandarin and Mandarin April 10 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. to join in branch libraries can take some of the Mandarin load o . roughout February, March In celebration of Black History Month, Library’s and mid-April, both libraries will o er the Bu alo Soldiers Historical Soci- Teen Art free tax preparation by AARP Founda- ety will give a presentation about the Club: e tion Tax-Aide. history of the Bu alo Soldiers at both Sculpture libraries. African-Americans have served Photo courtesy Jacksonville Public Libraries of Silence Mandarin Branch Library’s Youth Services Librarian Isabel Santiago reads a book to Carol IRS-certi ed volunteers will provide during every U.S. con ict and this and Edmo- Turknett’s pre-kindergarten students at Crown Point Elementary School’s first annual Com- tax counseling and preparation services program will talk about their roles and nia Lewis munity Readers Celebration. to low- and middle-income taxpayers, contributions. Bu alo Soldiers will be on Feb. 10 Etsy and Amazon Marketplace. Learn with special attention to those ages 60 held at South Mandarin Branch Library from 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Lewis was the and older. ere is no income or age on Feb. 10 from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. and what skills are needed to successfully rst woman of African-American and sell online, how to create and manage limit for assistance; however, AARP at Mandarin library on Feb. 13 from 7 Native American heritage to become sites cannot assist rental property p.m. – 8 p.m. accounts on these sites, and how to stay an internationally renowned sculptor. safe and avoid scams. owners or small business owners. Tax Participants can create their own sculp- tures as they learn about the life and art Don’t miss a lively musical performance Brian E. Floro DMD, PA of Lewis. 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2 Florida Master Naturalist AyoLane Halusky visited the Come see for yourself why we were voted the raphy of a red-shouldered hawk who Mandarin Garden Club in January. visited her backyard in Hidden Hills Bold City Best Private School! Country Club. She and her husband Now enrolling for 2018-2019. love traveling and Carol Fryer said she Upcoming events at the Mandarin Gar- Call today to schedule your personal tour always has a camera in her hand. She den Club in February include: to learn more and meet our team. presented a slide presentation of her work and shared her adventures of na- Feb. 8: Butter ies In Your Garden by Jeanne Hendricks, Cherokee Rose ture, birds, animals, and places all over Pre-K 3 through 6th grade the world she has visited. Feb. 15: Roses by Kathleen Null, Mas- 7423 San Jose Blvd. · 904-733-0352 · www.sjeds.org SJEDS welcomes qualified applicants in grades Pre-K3 through 6 without regard to race, sex, creed, religion or national origin. Accredited by FCIS, FKC, SACS and the Episcopal Diocese of Florida. At its general meeting on Jan. 18, ter Gardener the garden club had another visitor, Feb. 20: Nourishing Herbal Infusions AyoLane Halusky, who is a naturalist by Janice Khapik, Purdue University with the St. Johns County Parks and and University of North Florida Recreation. Halusky is a graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design; Also, the annual $1 Clothing Sale is he works as a consultant and educa- scheduled for March 2 and 3. e sale tor for Jacksonville Arboretum. He is will be at the clubhouse at 2892 Loretto known for the “Owl Prowl” tours he Road from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. is sale leads at Alpine Groves Park in Switzer- presents gently used clothing for men, land and he is a Florida Master Natu- women and children. e funds from ralist graduate. e members of the this sale support the care of the club’s garden club love to listen to Halusky gardens and clubhouse. All items not tell them about how “plants talk.” He is sold will be donated to a local charity. a hometown boy who attended Nease High School. American Legion Mandarin Post 372 names winner in speech contest WESTMINSTER WOODS ON JULINGTON CREEK By Sheri Rodriguez [email protected]
Photo courtesy Sheri Rodriguez Evan Collins won the American American Legion Mandarin Post 372 O icers: Service O icer Barry DISCOVER THE Legion Mandarin Post 372 Ora- Litsky; Chaplain Buck O’Connor; Adjutant Sheri Rodriguez; Executive torical Competition held at the Board O icer Steve Sullivan, Oratorical Chair Arthur Bides; Sergeant- Northeast Florida Conservatory. at-Arms Brian Lawn; and Commander Alan Painter with Michael Chen, NATURAL CHOICE Collins, a senior at Ridgeview High Jason Chen, and 2018 Post 372 Oratorical Winner Evan Collins. School, will now compete at the IN SENIOR LIVING American Legion 5th District Oratorical “ e Need for Compromise.” Competition against winners from other Posts in the 5th District. e District Since 1938, e American Legion High Fall in love with a stunning natural setting, nestled on Competition will be held on Feb. 10 at 11 School Oratorical Scholarship Program the waterfront of beautiful Julington Creek. Enjoy a a.m. at the Karpeles Manuscript Museum has encouraged the nation’s high school variety of spacious choices in residences, from beautiful located at 101 W. 1st Street. e winner students to study the U.S. Constitution of the district competition will move on and to hone their public speaking skills. villa homes to waterfront and garden apartments. And to the statewide competition. Visit www.legion.org/oratorical for more let us make life easier with services and amenities to information. Each contestant delivered a prepared ora- enhance your lifestyle, from maintenance-free living to tion as well as an oration on a randomly Sheri Rodriguez is Adjutant and Service dining, housekeeping and 24-hour security — plus the assigned constitutional topic. Collins O cer, American Legion Fallen Heroes impressed the judges with a speech titled, Post 372. assurance of a full complement of supportive services.
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By NewsLine Sta from around the world [email protected] e origins of Valentine’s Day are tive shopping holidays. Many di erent 14. is is an opportunity for all single interested in courting or marrying. largely unknown. Some suggest traditions can be linked to Valentine’s people who may not have received Val- Valentine’s Day was initially a way to Day. Here is a list of the interesting ways entine’s Day gifts to gather at restaurants Considered to be one of the most roman- honor St. Valentine on the anniversary Valentine’s Day is celebrated across the and eat a dish called “black noodles” as tic countries in the world, France can be of his death. Others believe it was the globe. they celebrate their singleton status. an ideal place to participate in Valentine’s Christian church’s way of Christianizing Day traditions. e French have an old the Pagan celebration of Lupercalia, a In South Korea, men get to enjoy the Denmark and Norway didn’t really custom called “une loterie d’amour,” fertility festival dedicated to Faunus, the spotlight on Valentine’s Day, as women celebrate Valentine’s Day until recently, which is a drawing for love. Single men Roman god of agriculture. bestow gifts of chocolate on them. In but have now put their own spin on the and women of all ages once entered return, a month later men reciprocate traditions. Men write funny poems or houses that faced one another and took Regardless of its origins, Valentine’s Day with gifts for women on White Day. rhyming love notes called Gaekkebrev turns calling out to one another to nd Valentinesis now celebrated by millions traditions and is South Koreans take Valentine’s Day a step and send them to women anonymously. romantic matches. e men could refuse one of the retail industry’s most lucra- further on Black Day, which falls on April Women must try to guess their admirers the match and leave the woman look- by counting dots that are put on the note ing for another man to call on. Women that correspond to the number of letters who were not paired up would light a in the man’s name. bon re and damn the men who rejected them. e French government eventually Ha y Valentin’s Day! Margarita In Estonia, Valentine’s Day is a day more banned the practice because of rowdy devoted to friendship than romantic crowds. Monday$3.50 all day love. It is called “Sõbrapäev” in Estonian, which translates to “Friend’s Day.” Cards Italian lovers celebrate Valentine’s Day in with purchase of an entree or appetizer and gifts are exchanged among friends. much the same way as Americans. One interesting Valentine’s tradition in Italy is $ In Wales, Valentine’s Day is not cel- locking padlocks to di erent structures, Try our food ebrated. Rather, the Welsh commemorate which is called “Lucchetti dell’Amore and drink 3LunchOff or St. Dwynwen’s Day, who is their patron (locks of love).” Couples attach the specials! Dinner Special saint of lovers on Jan. 25. It is customary locks to bridges, railings and lamp posts, with purchase of two lunch or to gift love-spoons, a tradition that likely inscribe their names and throw away the dinner entrees stems from the practice of sailors carv- Excludes Speedy Gonzalez key. e action suggests the couple will and Daily Lunch Specials. ing intricately decorated spoons of wood be together forever. 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Shopchocolate connoisseurs will appreciate indulgent ne chocolates crafted with Adopt an animal. Animal lovers crusade the planet in mind. Some of the world’s for their favorite mammals, reptiles best chocolate is produced from small and amphibians every day. Rather than cacao farms that do not employ fungicide exchanging a stu ed animal on Valen- or insecticide in their farming practices. tine’s Day that will only take up space Choose chocolate artisans that produce on a shelf or bed, consider saving the life their chocolate from responsibly-sourced of a real animal. Conservation agencies ingredients for a sweet Valentine’s Day can always use helping hands. Donations treat. can be used to feed and shelter pets or to restore habitats for wild animals. Plant a live gift. A living gift can be a symbol of enduring love and one that Give living plants. Flowers can express gives back to the environment. 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Bartram Springs Elementary points in the last ve years, making Duval County the leader in graduation students earn science fair improvement among the state’s seven awards largest school districts (Broward, Dade, On Dec. 20, four students from Bar- Duval, Hillsborough, Orange, Palm tram Springs Elementary learned they Beach, Pinellas). e gap between the were winners in the Duval County district and state has narrowed from School Science Fair, which had more 7 percentage points to 1.5 percentage points over the past ve years. Students who graduate with a standard diploma from Duval County Public Schools are Photo courtesy Theresa Twisdale required to meet state standards, which include state assessments, grade point St. Joseph students learn about recycling average, and number of credits earned. Second graders at St. Joseph Catholic School recently learned to create something new out of something recycled. e students were allowed to use recycled bottles, boxes, egg cartons, or any item they chose to turn into a “ e record high numbers seen today new invention. Some of the students made banks, pencil holders, birdhouses, are an illustration of the incredible Photo courtesy Rachael Sircar jewelry boxes, and other imaginative creations. Eli Baskin, Caitlyn Bray, and Jason Whitney with their commitment to our students by our science fair awards. teachers and school leaders, in ensuring every child is able to graduate from our district,” said Patricia S. Willis, Super- than 250 projects submitted. Earn- intendent of Schools. “ e rise of these Congratulations ing second place in the kindergarten indicators are the result of the hard category was Johnnie Swain, Eli Baskin work and dedication of our students, as JULIETTE C.D. earned the grand prize in the second well as our ability to create exceptional grade category, third place in fth systems which allows us to monitor grade was awarded to Caitlyn Bray and each individual student.” VAUGHN honorable mention in fth grade went #1 sales associate in the to Jason Whitney. Sunbeam Offi ce for 2017 According to Paula Jeter, facilitator of Crown Point celebrates the Bartram Springs Elementary Sci- Call Me Today ence Fair, awards were based on criteria reading (904) 993-3618 “A BIG THANK YOU to all of my friends, family and such as scienti c thought, scienti c On Dec. 18, Crown Point Elementary customers who made 2017 an awesome year! concepts, project creativity, and display. opened its doors to community readers, @Jvaughn_realtor Mandarin continues to be one of Jacksonville’s e focus was on demonstrating mas- including honored guests such as Dr. most desirable neighborhoods and it is an honor to serve this community. We live in a great city! Each @juliettevaughnrealestate tery of the scienti c process. Patricia Willis, Duval County Public neighborhood offers its own unique style and charm. Schools Superintendent, who read “ e I love helping my customers LOVE WHERE THEY LIVE.” In addition to the hard work of putting Quilt” by Tomie dePaola to fth grad- Watson Realty Corp. REALTORS® together their projects, the fth grade winning entrants also had an opportu- [email protected] nity interview with district judges. Projects encompassed topics such as “ e Secret Life of Batteries,” “Friction Prediction,” and the “E ect of Rain on Softballs.”
Let us help you and your family be at your best! Duval County Public Schools Photo courtesy Terry Harper 12412 San Jose Blvd., Suite 203 | Jacksonville, FL 32223 Duval County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Patricia Phone: 904-432-3321 | Fax: 904-432-3324 posts record high federal Willis reads to Pam Adam’s fifth grade class. www.nautilusbehavioralhealth.com graduation rate e Florida Department of Education ers, and the Honorable Lori Hershey, who read “ ree Snow Bears” by Jan Assessments We Oer Include: (FDOE) recently released the four-year Brett to a class of kindergarteners, as Psychoeducational (IQ & Achievement) federal graduation rates, and for the fth consecutive year, Duval County part of the school’s rst Community ADHD • Gifted • Infant/Toddler Development Readers Event. Many of the school’s Standardized Testing Accommodations Public Schools (DCPS) has earned its highest federal graduation rate in business partners, as well as other em- We Also Oer: the district’s history. More than 80.8 ployees from the school district, came Individual and Family Therapy percent of its students are graduating, to read authentic literature and engage Sarah Dew-Reeves, Educational Groups and Workshops Lisa D. Bailey, an increase of 2 percentage points over in literary discussions with students in Ph.D. Ph.D. the prior year, and over 13 percentage every classroom.
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LifeGet to Know . . . Mandarin Art Fest from pg. 1 merchandise and tickets for a chance at By Angela Higginbotham ra e items. [email protected] ere will be live entertainment through- out the weekend. e historic 100 year old Post O ce and General Store will be open and manned by the Mandarin Mu- Gladys Savlowitz seum and Historical Society so guests can Do you have a memory or story to Gladys Savlowitz was born in the ing trips down to visit. share from your visit to a small town of Coal City, N.C. At Savlowitz now also has Mandarin Art Festival? four years old, after tragically los- ve grandchildren and ing her mother, she moved in with three great grandchil- The Mandarin Community Club is her beloved grandparents. Savlowitz dren. She has continued looking for anecdotes from patrons worked on the family farm and in her education with and visitors to share as the her grandfather’s store to help with a Certi ed Nursing 50th Anniversary event approaches. family needs and to buy her school Assistant certi cation Share your story via email, clothes. and she is passionate [email protected], or about working with elderly in the Photo by Angela Higginbotham contact the club at (904) 268-1622. In 1957, yearning for a world beyond area. Savlowitz shares a close bond with Gladys Savlowitz her small town life, Savlowitz an- her children. ey love and admire stroll through the doors and back into swered an ad for a live in helper for a 4. What do you enjoy doing in your spare their mother for her profound strength, history. e Mandarin Masonic Lodge family on Long Island, N.Y. Savlow- time? integrity, sel essness, and adventurous will o er children’s activities including a itz in ated her birthday by a year or spirit. I love to travel. I’ve been to at least 12 coin treasure hunt and Child ID program so in an e ort to convince her new countries and formed close friendships as a free service to the public. employer that she was a little older 1. What do you enjoy most about living in all over the world. Germany is still my than she actually was. Every year, Mandarin? favorite. I went during Octoberfest one e Mandarin Art Festival committee is Savlowitz enjoys a celebration of her Everything is so convenient. Everything year and about lost my mind. I ended seeking volunteers for the event as well as birthday, so hiding her sadness when I need is right here. Shopping, my fam- up extending my four week trip to six sponsors and business partners. Contact her big day rolled around was impos- ily, friends, and church are all so close weeks and I almost lost my job because the Mandarin Community Club at (904) sible. All was well when the employer by. of it. I celebrate life and all its special 268-1622 or mandarinartfestival@gmail. found out the reason for her birthday moments. I throw myself a nice birth- com for more information. discontent, as by that time, Savlowitz 2. What would you consider to be your day party every year and my last one at had already stolen the heart of the 78 was no exception. I love spending greatest accomplishment? • Great Birthday Parties • family she worked for. To be brought up from where I was and time with my family and friends. You to have gotten as far in life as I have. can nd me listening to Frank Sinatra • Fun Fridays • Camps • Over the years, Savlowitz worked in Also, being a mother. I have really been often. My favorite song is “My Way.” I restaurants, as a le clerk, and as a blessed. also enjoy serving as a zone leader in my Spring Break Camp receptionist. An opportunity came church. for her to enroll at New York Univer- March 13-17 3. How did you realize you had such a sity, and she later enjoyed a 25 year passion for working with the elderly? 5. What is your secret for staying so March 20-24 career on Wall Street, serving in the I volunteered at Memorial Hospital and young, both at heart and in appearance? customer service eld for nancial I walked across the street to the nurs- e grace of God is my strength. I printers. She enjoyed hosting several ing home and asked if I could sit and love life and I live it to the fullest. No exchange students during her years talk with someone that never had many regrets. I’ve told myself that when I in New York, mostly from Japan, visitors. I routinely visited four ladies turn 80 years old, I’m going skydiving. Germany and England. often and even spent special days like I think I’m going to make that appoint- After 9/11 the industry changed and Mother’s Day with them, until each one ment. she made the decision to retire and passed away. 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Waterfalls in Plitvice Lakes National Park National Park. intimate connection to the surround- Is it worth a trip to seemed ideal — not too hot or cold. ings. ey have no handrails so you Croatia? Absolutely. One of the best One of Croatia’s most popular tourist must watch your step. For the unsteady gifts I have ever given myself. Visit www.bylandersea.com to read more attractions, Plitvice achieved UNESCO the extreme shallowness of the lake is of local travel writer Debi Lander’s stories World Heritage status in 1979. e comforting. If you go: e park gets overcrowded and travel tips. lakes draw visitors, but make up only in the summer. I went in April, which one percent of the park’s beech and Proceeding onward, more unusual land r forest. Twelve upper lakes lie on formations and hundreds — no, thou- www.QualityEyeCareJax.com • (904) 374-6890 dolomite surfaces and four lower lakes sands — of miniature falls emerged. on limestone known as karst. A series Finally, a restaurant and outdoor picnic of cascading waterfalls separated by area beckoned. We gobbled down University of Florida Assistant Professor, natural travertine dams connect the lunch, then boarded the park’s silent, Hazem Samy, MD, FRCS. lakes. e karst makes the lakes glisten pollution-free electric boat to cross the in hues of Jacksonville Jaguar teal, bril- park’s biggest lake. After what I’d seen, liant emerald, and azure blue. Lake Kozjak didn’t impress, but I en- joyed the restful ride. e landing spot Providing excellent care to patients in Jacksonville e tour guide escorted my small presented a bonanza of gurgling and and the surrounding areas, Dr. Samy’s unique group through the park entrance, gushing fountains. ey reminded of qualifi cations include: explaining the trails and transporta- the scene in the movie “Fantasia” where 25+ Years Experience in Ophthalmology tion system. We were then free to hike the water never stops. 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