Bullying Is NOT Cool” by Contributing Writer John Sarmie, Pack 321 Den Leader by Karl Kennell Very Competitive and This Year Teachers After He Was No Exception

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“Holiday Warm Up” food and anyone the ability to win an From the election. wine tasting coming soon! Sadly, not one Rules Com- City Council mittee member would “sec- What better way to ease array of heavy hors d’oeuvres, ond” my motion on the map. into the holiday season than appetizers and wine selections. Member’s Desk The citizens of Jacksonville with good food, interesting Tickets for the event are $25 will now be saddled with the wines, new friends and all per person. Call 268-1622 now By Contributing Writer Matt Schellenberg, perception that we have not to benefi t a local non-profi t to purchase your tickets and City Council Member, District 6 yet moved beyond a racially- organization that been serving enjoy this special evening. divided city—at least until the Mandarin for over 80 years! next redrawing of districts, That’s right; Whole Foods On redistricting: of Mayor Alvin Brown. And which will take place a full 10 Market will host a Food and Advertise in The citizens of Jacksonville he is not the only minority years from now. Wine Tasting event on the have come a long way regard- recently elected in city-wide Pray for our leaders. evening of Friday, November 4 ing race relations, but unfortu- elections. What about Council- from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to Mandarin nately, the same cannot be said woman Kimberly Daniels? She God bless, benefi t the Mandarin Commu- for our City Council’s Rules and Mayor Brown followed the Matt Schellenberg nity Club. Whole Foods Market NewsLine Committee. The committee success of Sheriff Nat Glover will feature an extensive variety recently endorsed a redistrict- and Councilwoman Glori- of foods and wines selected by ing map that is the same old ous Johnson. What about the their chefs and presented in the It’s good for gerrymandered, convoluted, elected minorities representing Lifestyle and Patio area of the business! special-interest map which predominantly white districts, store located at 10601 San Jose should be considered a relic such as Art Graham and Jen- Boulevard. and in my opinion, thrown in nifer Carroll? Good ideas, not Whole Foods Market was a 886-4919 the trash. skin color, win elections. We feature attraction in the Green [email protected]@ p g The Rules Committee held do not need, as espoused by s4AX0REPARATION Market earlier this year at the fi ve public hearings for the Councilman Warren Jones, the s4AX0LANNING 43rd Annual Mandarin Art Fes- purpose of getting constituent minority districts packed with tival, a local tradition, founded input on the redrawing of dis- 60 percent or more minorities s&INANCIAL3TATEMENTS and sponsored by the Commu- trict lines. Many regular people in order for minorities to win s%STATE'IFT0LANNING nity Club. took time out of their busy to elections. Come support the Manda- lives in order to voice their We, the citizens of this s"USINESS3OLUTIONS rin Community Club at Whole opinions. No matter who was great city, are beyond that type s"OOKKEEPING Foods Market as you sample the speaking—whether they were of thinking. ® black or white, young or old— Based on input from the s1UICKBOOKS0RO!DVISOR the central and most prevalent public and taking into account theme expressed by the people the original priorities set forth was: 1) they wanted compact- by the Redistricting Commit- Brighton Bay ness of districts; and 2) they tee, I introduced a map that wanted their neighborhoods to had very compact, common remain intact and not split into sense districts with limited Jacksonville’s Newest Independent Living Community The CPA Never two separate districts. river crossings—a map which Underestimate the Value® Initially, these ideals also kept Argyle as one community refl ected the priorities of your and the Urban Core together—a Robert E. 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I think the Mayor is right on, in making education one of his School top priorities. When looking at a city to relocate, expand or begin a new District Journal business, the fi rst thing a corpo- By Contributing Writer Tommy Hazouri, ration looks at is that city’s edu- School Board Representative, District 7 cation system. As for Mandarin, we are doing great in our public schools. In fact, I welcome our Councilpersons and all citizens to A Happy Thanksgiving to after school programs, includ- visit our schools, help mentor our all of our Mandarin families! As ing mentoring and tutoring, as students and participate in devel- Brian E. Floro DMD, PA we enter the holiday season, we well as assists with the school oping tomorrow’s leaders today. have much to be thankful for, district’s highly successful out of We don’t necessarily have the General and Family Dentistry even during these very diffi cult school suspension program. It is same issues in Mandarin as other Exams and Cleanings economic times. Our children the journey in which the city and schools. But we all want the same deserve a bright, safe, healthy, its citizens must take to achieve high quality education in every Placing and Restoring Dental Implants and successful life; and the Duval the success we all want for our school: north, south, east, west County school system is commit- children. and the beaches. For every elected /b^\KM^SYX]ã/ person with diabetes is nearly terol. twice as likely to get glaucoma Need customers? 880-3292 as other adults. Symptoms can Expert Jewelry Repair done on premises. Watch Repair, including Rolex. include headaches, eye aches or 886-4919 Page 6, Mandarin NewsLine • November 2011 • www.MandarinNewsLine.com suggested: raise a generation of boys and girls to become non- Letter to the Editor violent young men and women. The Sheriff That is why I was a partner This is in response to last K-12 education. Florida may be in the Jacksonville Journey and month’s column [October is- 50th according to that calcula- even in these terrible economic sue of Mandarin NewsLine] tion, but the problem with that Reports times, I advocate for its con- by School Board Representa- method is Florida does not have tinued funding. That is why I By Contributing Writer John H. Rutherford, tive Tommy Hazouri. In his a state income tax. In other Duval County Sheriff continue to support the eff orts column he blamed the current words, those fi gures are not of the Children’s Commission DCPS budget crisis on the State applicable to how public school and that is why I pledge the Legislature and Governor Scott funding is done here in Florida. Why PAL matters we are working to solve. resources of the JSO to programs for not adequately funding our A more balanced approach And it has worked! In the such as Take Stock in Children, public schools. He based his can be found in Table 11 of the New Town, Operation New Hope When we launched Op- past two years (2009 and 2010) opinion on a number of rea- same report. There the rank- and our own Community Polic- eration Safe Streets in 2006, and currently in 2011, both sons; however, most of them ing is based on dollars spent ing practices. I endorse count- we knew that our eff orts in violent and property crime were inaccurate and/or mislead- per student, using total tax less faith-based and non-profi t the areas of intervention and have dropped signifi cantly in ing. Unfortunately, due to the revenues from city, state and interventional programs directed prevention would become more Jacksonville. (To view crime limited space of this column I federal sources. Based on that squarely at keeping our youth important than ever, if we were in your neighborhood or learn will only be able to address just method, Florida is actually engaged in positive educational, to build the community’s trust more about becoming involved one of his statements. ranked 38th in the nation which athletic and character building in us as offi cers committed to with the JSO, please visit www. Mr. Hazouri wrote, “Florida is a far cry from being dead last endeavors. Jacksonville’s quality of life. jaxsheriff .org) We are not resting ranks 50th among all states as Mr. Hazouri would have you The Police Athletic League We’ve been working in the on our laurels and we place the in per capita expenditures for believe. (PAL) is a model of a success- community, solving problems, credit where it belongs – on the public education.” Although Mr. So, as you can see, Mr. ful interventional program. My attacking crime not just from an community – for working with Hazouri did not cite his source, Hazouri is forced to twist data goal is to expand our program- enforcement perspective, but by us and supporting these eff orts. I am familiar enough with the in order to justify his claim that ming and hopefully have a fully determining and addressing the After over 35 years of police subject to know where he got the state of Florida has, “failed staff ed center in every part of root causes of recurring criminal work, especially these past eight that fi gure from. It is based on miserably in adequately funding town where children and youth activity. We knocked on more as your sheriff , I have my ear the data provided in the United K-12 public school education.” are left on their own and un- than 77,000 doors and asked to the ground and am still out States Census Bureau report on May I suggest the real prob- supervised after school and on people to help us and build a on the streets walking with and Public Education Finances from lem of the budget crisis lies not weekends and don’t have the partnership and we increased talking to citizens. I know this: 2009. (http://www2.census.gov/ with funding but with spend- positive role model of a police our police “pro-activity” time, there is no “battlefi eld” in the govs/school/09f33pub.pdf) ing? The School Board has a offi cer serving as a coach, a so more residents and business war on crime more important The report breaks down the bloated $1.6 billion budget, yet mentor, a tutor or just a friend leaders would see offi cers and than the playground. When you dollar amount each state spends instead of making reasonable who cares and will listen. I have an opportunity to talk to talk about driving down crime, on K-12 education. Mr. Hazouri budget cuts, Mr. Hazouri would believe that the more positive them; share their concerns; iden- the best way to do this is exactly is using Table 12 of that report rather play partisan politics and interaction a child has with law tify the problems and the crimes the way the JCCI Murder Study in order to justify his claim that, furlough teachers without pay enforcement, the greater the “The governor and State Legis- just so he can blame Governor likelihood of having a non- lature has selfi shly and continu- Scott and the Republicans for young violent young adult in ally underfunded public educa- the crisis he helped to create. our community. tion…” However, a closer look You know, whether I am at Table 12 shows the ranking Free agent John Turner talking to a criminal convicted is based on the ratio of per- of a gun crime who is return- sonal income to dollars spent on Mandarin with every ing home from prison to our community (through our DIS- policy. MAS program) or reading to a New franchisees take over group of small school children, the underlying message is the at boat club same: life is about choices and all choices have consequences. It’s a new era for Freedom The club boasts more than The Police Athletic League Boat Club Jacksonville and a dozen boats, including deck Jim Register Jr, Agent stands ready to assist our youth St. Augustine. Both Northeast boats, bow riders, center console 12058 San Jose Blvd, Suite 302 (through sports, academics and Florida locations have changed fi shing boats and more. It also Jacksonville, FL 32223 ownership and transformed grants club members unparal- Bus: 904-268-5522 Free character building programs) so [email protected] Discount Double Check™ too. they can experience the impor- from corporate locations of the leled access to over 60 locations I’ll make sure your auto tance of making wise choices nation’s largest members-only across the nation. coverage is the best fit, then that result in a more productive, boat club to franchises. The new “We have boats for in-shore, show you all the State Farm ® healthy life of which they can be franchise ownership team is off -shore and atsfl fi shing that discounts you could be getting. proud. comprised of Jacksonville resi- can be used anywhere — from dents Lisa Almeida and Kevin Like a good neighbor, The results speak for them- fi shing on the Intracoastal Wa- State Farm is there.® Seelig, who have both worked terway or pleasure cruising on selves: In 2010 and 2011 (to date) for Freedom Boat Club for years. CALL ME TODAY. crime is down in every neighbor- the St. Johns River,” Seelig said. hood for one mile where there is Seelig, a University of North Blue-water boaters can also a PAL facility located. PAL kids Florida M.B.A. student with access St. Augustine through end up in trouble with the law close to a decade of boating and the city’s inlet and proceed to rarely. PAL kids go on to achieve marine maintenance experience, the Camachee Cove Marina. academically and athletically, will handle day-to-day opera- They can even anchor out in the as a result of the foundation tions at both locations. Almeida, shadow of the Castillo de San they build through participation a skilled business executive with Marcos, the Spanish fortress 1003065 State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, State Farm Indemnity Company, Bloomington, IL in our programs. And, perhaps over 25 years of sales and mar- built in 1672. most importantly, PAL kids grow keting experience and a long Creating a boating com- up to be PAL adults – holding time boater, will serve as direc- munity in North Florida is a Live the Golden Life, AFFORDABLY positions of responsibility in our tor of sales and marketing. passion for both Seelig and community as law abiding, tax Seelig guaranteed they Almeida. “Whether the club is paying citizens who often times would work diligently to meet volunteering to share the joy of pay back through their own civic and even exceed the club’s high boating with some charitable involvement and contributions. standard of customer service, organization or just bringing O while growing the business lo- boating to families in a very N ! Experience the elegance of The PAL takes money to operate IN – we off er low income children cally. aff ordable way, the club’s strong BUY Coves while living independently “Our long-term plan is to sense of community is central to NTRANCE low cost or no cost program- O E ! in one of our gracious residences. continue to grow our fl eet and its core mission,” Almeida said. N FEE ming. Our volunteers are the You’ll enjoy the lifestyle you backbone of the organization. provide members a wide choice That’s why they’ve orga- of boats to choose from,” Al- nized multiple social gatherings deserve at a price you can afford. There are also a few police offi cers provided through the JSO’s meida said. “And we’re always and parties for current members community aff airs offi ce, United focused on bringing the best and prospective Club members. Way and Children’s Commission/ boating experience possible to An updated list of gatherings is Jax Journey funding and the in each and every one our Club available on the club’s Facebook kind and fi nancial contributions members.” page. we receive from citizens like you. On November 17 we will hold our third annual PAL Ce- What would YOU lebrity Roast at the Jacksonville Hyatt. If you think you might like to read about like to get involved with PAL, please call Renee Naughton each month in at 854-6557and inquire about purchasing a ticket, a table or Mandarin NewsLine? CALL TODAY! (904)292-2683 signing up to volunteer with PAL! Your involvement makes a [email protected] | RIVERGARDEN.ORG very big diff erence in the lives Let us know! of these children, because Every [email protected] 11501 OLD ST. A UGUSTINE RD. | J ACKSONVILLE, FL 32258 Kid Needs a PAL! www.MandarinNewsLine.com • November 2011 • Mandarin NewsLine, Page 7

Political Commentary Election Day can’t come soon enough By J. Bruce Richardson We’re a year away from This apparently isn’t enough Election Day; it can’t arrive for some people. soon enough. The silly rhetoric Here’s something important between now and then is go- about “justice and fairness:” ing to become sillier and more The top fi ve percent of taxpay- Pediatric Associates perverse. ers contribute 60 percent of From those envious of government revenue; the top 10 people who actually create and percent contribute 75 percent; of Julington Creek, PA maintain wealth, we hear of another two-fi fths make up the “justice and fairness,” somehow rest. Half of the United States Offering care for Infants, relating to if you are smart population is now exempt from enough to make money, you paying taxes; 2012 may be the Children & Adolescents have an obligation to happily fi rst presidential election in let it be confi scated by the gov- American history where non- ernment to give away to those taxpaying voters outnumber who don’t make money. taxpaying voters, according to Mary Ann Garcia, M.D., FAAP Beyond the aberrant na- Human Events. Victor Luz, M.D., FAAP Open Mondays through Fridays ture of this is the implication How about this for a those with even small amounts change: Every American but %RDUG&HUWLÀHG 8:30am – 5pm of wealth have no concept of those who are the truly neediest, 1631 Race Track Road Suite 101 noblesse oblige – the voluntary should pay taxes, even if less process of sharing wealth sim- than $100 annually. ply because of a personal sense For years, we’ve known 230-7977 of responsibility. Instead, “jus- about the downfall of pub- Most Insurances Accepted tice and fairness” seekers want lic housing. It often becomes to tax and confi scate it and use uninhabitable quickly because no taxes, have these people lost Anti-bullying message cont. from pg. 1 it for their purposes. their stake in government? Do residents have no stake in nus described how his father Tom McManus has become a In many societies, that is ownership or maintenance, and, they expect more and more for less eff ort because it comes from had such a great infl uence on very skilled motivator since his thought of as living under a therefore, treat it as something his life’s decisions—how as a playing days with the Jaguars dictatorship. which has no value or is re- someone else without consequences? Would paying even a football player, “the fi lm doesn’t as middle linebacker. Undoubt- Americans gave $291 bil- placeable at expense to some- lie” and that a game fi lm shows edly those at Mandarin Middle lion in 2010 to various charities one else. No incentive is present nominal amount of taxes bring some sort of appreciation for exactly how one plays. No School who have been the and philanthropic endeavors. to keep the property in good excuses, it is all there to be victims of bullying found new This was all voluntary, accord- condition. being part of the contributors instead part of the takers? seen. He drove home the point strength to stand up and report ing to the American Association Has the same thing hap- that you must hold to heart that the bully and those who are of Fundraising Counsel, which pened with non-taxpayers? Noblesse oblige is an impor- “failure is not an option” in life. doing the bullying were put on tant concept, which many of us monitors such events. Since half of the nation pays He challenged the gathered notice that if they want to make follow in many diff erent ways. something of themselves, they It’s insulting to think others who students to recognize bullying First Grow Stronger, Group & and admonishing those who need to take a look at the game contribute little or nothing can fi lm, remembering it doesn’t lie. Live longer! receive “justice and fairness” at are bullies by saying, “You Class Private the literal expense of those who, know what I think? Bullies are The fi nal message from Mc- Free Lessons even on the smallest scale, are wimps.” To get the students built Manus is that “No child should Yoga Den Studio wealth creators. In these dif- up in taking that to heart he be afraid to go to school.” fi cult economic times, many asked for a cheer on the count of us are in greatly reduced of three that “Bulling in school Yoga Basics Don’t miss circumstances. The concept of is NOT cool.” After a collective noblesse oblige has not gone out response that he felt did not quite reach the required level the 9th of our lives; it merely means it is practiced in ways other than of enthusiasm, he once again Mind Body monetary contributions. counted to three, soliciting a resoundingly louder chant. Annual The practice of “justice and fairness” as espoused by those We would have to say that Power Yoga Turkey Day seeking to confi scate the wealth created by others to give freely r-BEJFT.FOT$VU Color to those who make little eff ort )JHIMJHIUTMPXMJHIUT Retouch Detox! is morally wrong, and it kills Yogalates the goose which lays the golden r4IFMMBD.BOJDVSF1FEJDVSF $25 Pre- egg. r'BDJBMT8BYJOH5FFUI 8IJUFOJOH Gift Certificates Lunchtime registration J. Bruce Richardson, a resident of Teacher Jacksonville, has created many suc- Try us out! 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My friends always depend look better in hose. It’s like cos- The second best low cost on me to summarize the season metics for the leg, but better. update for your fall wardrobe and melt down all the informa- I ran into one of my trendy is the woven scarf. This year’s Now is the time tion from all the September pe- friends just last week and she version is oblong and made of riodicals into a so called “Must had on a pair of drop-dead gor- very handsome fabric; chose to make your move. Have” list. This list is the Bible geous hose. I told her, “Linda, one in your color palette and so to speak, if you could only your legs look fabulous and it should go with everything in buy two or three things for the whatever brand and color that your closet. Wear the scarf as a First Federal offers: upcoming fashionable events those hose are, write it down wrap or loop it in half around you will be attending. for me.” She did and I drove your neck topping off the entire Conventional and Jumbo Loans The last few years this list straight to the store and bought look of your day, whether it be a denim skirt and ballet fl ats or USDA Rural Developement has become much more im- a three-pack, sharing one pair portant as we are all watching with another friend on the way a pantsuit and heels. Construction to Perm our purses. I take this assign- home! I swear, I didn’t know If you still have any “fash- FHA and VA Loans ment seriously and am proud to Linda had such good looking ion budget” left, buy a blouse share it with you Fashionable legs till she had those hose on! or a dress with an asymmetri- Condo Loans Florida Friends (FFFs)! So here cal neckline. My friend and Contact Wendy Hilton I am not talking about 2I¿FH H[W Fixed or Adjustable Rates we go for fall ‘11’s “Must Have” wearing fuddy duddy old lady I were working with her new &HOO column. hose, but nice, fl attering ultra- LBD (little black dress) with the 3KLOLSV+Z\6XLWH Number one on the agenda sheer pantyhose, black opaque new neckline just last week. We -DFNVRQYLOOH)/ is for you to get to the mall and tights and patterned leg wear is tried many diff erent pieces of [email protected] do some serious leg-wear shop- “in” for Fall ’11! Today’s panty- her jewelry with it and noth- 10/6,' ping. Yes, Kate Middleton has hose are miles ahead of those ing worked; any necklace ruins the lines of the neck. At the All loans subject to credit underwriting and approval. To see which hit the scene and the trend of we wore to work in the ‘80s. RQHV\RXTXDOLI\IRUSOHDVHFRQWDFWDPRUWJDJHRULJLQDWRU hosiery has rained down to the The fabric is more comfortable, end of the day, just a great First Coast! Some of my friends the elastic is less restricting and earring statement was all that call it sheer torture to consider they off er toning and shaping little number took to fi nish the wearing hose in Florida; one benefi ts to boot. Look at the polished look! All about SAT Subject Tests boasts of at least a century of refl ection of Miss Kate in her Now go shopping for these naked legs, sans hose, for her. pretty dresses with those shiny Contributed by Edgar Gonzalez, Director, Huntington Learning Center “Must Haves” and have fun! But the fact is any gal’s legs sheer hose on in her pre-wed- ding photos. This is what it’s all NewsLine Most parents of college- school of interest. In general, dents submit scores from at about. Mandarin bound students have probably highly selective colleges tend least two Subject Tests. Then, I also play Miss Man- YOUR heard of the SAT Subject Tests to require or recommend that • Case Western Reserve Uni- ners in the hosiery wear story. Community Newspaper (formerly known as Achieve- students submit scores for one versity, Trinity University There are certain occasions that ment Tests and the SAT II: or more Subject Tests. Here and Emory University do covered legs are a must. The [email protected] Subject Tests), but how im- are a few examples of various not require the SAT Subject fact that you have pantyhose on portant are these exams? Do schools’ policies: Tests, but encourage stu- for a job interview is a given; Grand Re-opening cont. from pg. 1 many schools require them? • Yale University and Duke dents to send such scores you have to do it! Then the so- Most importantly, how can University require freshmen if they feel they might cial occasions that befi t covered in donations, securing the rest your student prepare for them? applicants to take either the strengthen their applica- legs, like funerals, weddings, of the year’s budget for opera- Here are a few facts about the ACT (only) or the SAT Rea- tions. etc. show pure class. The fall tional expenses at MAC. Scott SAT Subject Tests that you and soning Test and two Subject How many SAT Subject opaque legs and textured legs then presented a $4,000 check, your teen should know as he Tests of their choosing. (At tests are there? “fi nish” a great looking ensem- representing generous personal or she goes through the college Duke, however, students ap- There are 20 tests, includ- ble like nothing else. Nothing donations and from the Manda- application process: plying to the Pratt School of ing: else said, go buy a pair of hose, rin Community Club to get the Are the SAT Subject Tests Engineering must take one Literature it’s the fi rst “Must Have.” match started! required by all colleges? Subject Test in mathemat- United States History No. However, many col- ics.) World History leges use the Subject Tests for • New York University re- Mathematics Level 1 admission and course place- quires applicants to submit Mathematics Level 2 THETHE CRATE ESCAPE ment. Some colleges specify scores from two Subject Biology-Ecological or Biolo- the Subject Tests that they Tests, with the exception of gy-Molecular A dog walking service require, while others allow the those applying to the Tisch Chemistry applicant to choose which tests School of the Arts or to mu- Physics to take. sic or studio art programs in Chinese with Listening Donna Gartland Which United States col- the Steinhardt of Education. 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Thanksgiving dinner Celebrates, has several deli- aside, eat your vegetables and is obviously no exception, but cious recipes for Thanksgiving, have a happy “Turkey” day. • Second Place: Mayank Mandarin Chandran (Wolf), Zachery What’s New cont from pg 3 NewsLine Bellerose (Webelos) • Third Place: Matthew Yang partisan membership organiza- and techniques to visit www. tion with a spectacular music (Wolf), Jarod Laidman (We- tion, affi liated with the na- sagnfl .blogspot.com for meeting score, endearing characters Now delivered to belos) tional AARP. Our activities and dates. and many laugh out loud mo- • Overall: First: Ian Turner programs are designed to help The Mandarin Women’s ments. All ages are guaranteed 32223 (Webelos), Second: Zachery people age 50 and over im- Club program to be held on to enjoy! Follow Olivia and her 32258 Bellerose (Webelos), Third: prove the quality of their lives. elf friends, the wacky cooks, Myank Chandran (Wolf) November 17 will be an infor- 32257(select routes) Visitors are welcome! For ad- mative and entertaining speaker beloved King and Queen and The Regatta Committee ditional information, please call from Crime Stoppers who will others on this fantastic magi- Don’t miss your chance members were Craig Laidman, 733-0516 or email alex9520@ discuss identify theft. This cal adventure. Show times are to place your ad Suzanne Davis and Michael comcast.net. program is held at the Ramada November 4, 11 and 18 at 7:00 Shelton. Special thanks to all Inn, located at 3130 Hartley p.m. and November 5, 12 and in the only the great parents, family and Shuffl eboard is played on Road. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. 19 at 2:00 p.m. at Christ Church community newspaper friends who support Pack 321 Tuesdays at Mandarin Park Club membership is open to all Mandarin, located at 9794 Old with a and scouting. Pack 321 meets (south end of Mandarin Road) women. The price of the lun- St. Augustine Road. on Thursday nights at Man- next to the tennis courts at cheon is $15.50 for members monthly circulation of darin Presbyterian Church, the part entrance. Please note, and $16.50 for non-members. 26,000 addresses! located at 12001 Mandarin beginning Tuesday, November Members’ husbands are invited Road. 1, we will begin to play at 1:30 at the guest rate of $16.50 and Call Today! For more information and p.m. until further notice. Begin- reservations are required. Please to see additional photos of the ners are welcome. Just show up, call Iris at 268-2459 no later 886-4919 event, please visit the website. unless it rains. than November 11. http://pack321.net.

The All Star Quilters Guild Are you troubled by some- will hold a Tag Sale on Satur- one’s drinking? Al-Anon Family day, November 5, from 8:00 Groups can help. Let us share a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the First our experience, strength and Christian Church, located at hope. Join us every Monday 11924 San Jose Boulevard. For night from 8:00 p.m. until more information or to partici- 9:00 p.m. in the First Christian pate, please contact Julie Main- Church of Jacksonville, located or at juliemainor@juliemainor. at 11924 San Jose Boulevard or com or Dot Butler at 642-6574. visit us at www.jaxafg.org.

The Dogwood Circle of the The River City Women’s Mandarin Garden Club will host Club will hold its next meeting Master Gardener Joe Stumpf on Wednesday, November 16, for a presentation on bonsai beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the on Tuesday November 15. The Ramada Inn Mandarin, located program is free and open to at 3130 Hartley Road. Lunch public and starts at 10:00 a.m. and a program will follow the The program will be held at the meeting. The program will fea- Mandarin Garden Club, located ture RCWC members modeling at 2892 Loretto Road. For more holiday fashions from Beall’s information, please call 292- department store. The cost of 1546. the lunch is $15.50 and reservations are required by November Sugar Arts Guild of North 10. Please call 262-8719 for res- Florida meets monthly at the ervations or other information. South Mandarin Library, located at 12125 San Jose Boulevard. NAS Jacksonville Skin and We are an organization of sugar Scuba Diving Club meets at 7:00 artists, cake designers and con- p.m. on the fi rst Wednesday of fectioners from Northeast Flor- each month at the Ramada Inn, ida who enjoy getting together located at 3130 Hartley Road every month to visit, watch a in Mandarin. The club is open demonstration and sample each to all divers and those who other’s creations. Our purpose is are interested in diving. For to promote creativity and exper- more information, please visit imentation in cake decorating, www.nasjaxscubadivers.org or sugar art, chocolate, pastries, contact the club president, Dave candies and just about anything Martin at 413-8773. edible that can be done decora- tively. We welcome anyone in- The Project for Local Arts terested in meeting other sugar and Youth presents Olivia and enthusiasts and swapping ideas the Dragon, an original produc- Page 10, Mandarin NewsLine • November 2011 • www.MandarinNewsLine.com Halloween horrors and Fall Festival fl ubs Ghosts and goblins may – Jacksonville received almost for malicious contamination not be the true threat to trick- 41,000 human exposure calls, and tampering of Halloween or-treaters during this year’s nearly half of which involved candy,” said Dr. Jay Schauben, Halloween festivities. Pos- accidental ingestions in children director of the Florida/USVI sibly tainted candy, use of under the age of six. Between Poison Information Center – costume materials and food October 29 and November 2 Jacksonville. “Likewise, we can borne illnesses may really be last year the Help Line received decrease the risk to children the hazards. As such, the health almost 900 calls. 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Christmas on the Creek…You are invited! Success in School By Donna Keathley Tomorrow Begins with returns under the bridge and Today. continues down Durbin Creek. Huntington Spectators can view it from the Julington Creek Bridge walk- Founded in 1977, Huntington ways. Learning Center is the oldest Homeowners with docks supplemental education provider located on the parade route in the nation. Our FHUWLÀHG are invited to join in the fun teachers help students of DOO too! Decorated docks can vie READING, WRITING agesEXLOGWKHVNLOOVFRQÀGHQFH for a variety of prizes including and motivation to succeed. cash and goodie bags. Tradition MATH, SPELLIING Whether your child is struggling in school or simply searching holds that the boaters judge the PHONICS, STUDY SKILLS docks. for an enriching academic experience, our SHUVRQDOL]HG “The people along the STATE TESTING PREP shores of the creek plan that program will make a difference. night for their holiday parties,” CONFIDENCE, MOTIVATION, $ SELF-ESTEEM 50 Sample says. “We have people PRIVATE TUTORING FOR SAVE shooting fi reworks over the CALL TODAY SAT & ACT SAT/PSAT/ boats, some docks have as many PREP Accredited CITA & SACS as 100 folks on them waving $&7 Trans-Regional School Ahoy there and Ho Ho Ho! Creek Prop Club, is scheduled Independently owned & operated CL The holiday spirit comes to for Saturday, December 3 this and shouting Merry Christmas.” the creek this time of year. If year. Commodore George Sam- The land lubbers have as much you peer out your car windows ple is extending an invitation to fun as the boaters! heading north across the Juling- any boat owners interested in There is a lot of planning ton Creek Bridge the last couple decorating their boat and join- and organizing prep work done MANDARIN BEACHES of weeks in November you can ing in for the fun to contact him before these ships sail. The Prop see many “Captain” Santas. at [email protected] for Club starts in October each 886-9600 220-1212 They are decorating their vessels more information. year contacting boaters, area ©2006 Huntington Learning Centers, Inc. Independently owned and operated. HLC-2011 in hopes of a good clear night “The more the merrier,” says merchants and residents gath- ering donations for the event. decorations each year for an formation and fun at the creek! and low tides for sailing in the Sample. The best decorated boat over-the-top eff ect. Annual dues provide most of 2011 Christmas on the Creek Approximately one half of the gets a $300 cash prize while The Prop Club is a social the funds for the “Christmas on light parade. second place gets $200 and boats participating in the parade are Prop Club members; the organization of boaters from the Creek” event. The annual holiday event, third place $100. The Marina sponsored by the Julington other half of the boats come “We expect a great turn out from all over the area. Boats at Julington for this year’s parade, with all range in size from 19 feet to Creek. They the growth at the creek, new 50 feet in length. Ironically the meet each A/C restaurants and all, it will be a top prize winner last year was month on B&G Heating and Air fun night,” adds Sample. a “John” boat light up like a the second Established in 1988, the Saturday 5'48+%'Ŗ4'2#+4Ŗ5#.'5 dragon complete with fl ames parade has an estimated 40 shooting from his mouth. Some evening at powerboats lined up for the adjustments have to be made to 7:00 p.m. at Call for Service event. Boats decked out in all the vessels to help provide the the dock; all their holiday fi nery motor the power needed for such a large interested 904-620-0081 parade route which begins at number of lights. Some boat boaters are www.bgheatingandair.com The Marina at Julington Creek, owners make their presentation invited to CAC1813635 goes underneath the bridges and a work in progress, adding more join for motors around Bulls Bay, then boating in- Page 12, Mandarin NewsLine • November 2011 • www.MandarinNewsLine.com

Mandarin Women’s Club The Physicians & Surgeons of Clay Eye members sail the St. Johns welcome their newest associate, By Contributing Writer Tess Hart Ross Lawrence Levine, M.D.-Pediatric Ophthalmologist/Eye Muscle Surgery

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Savage prof- The expedition originated at -OST)NSURANCE0LANS!CCEPTEDs.OW7ELCOMING.EW0ATIENTS-OST)NSURANCE0LANS!CCEPTEDs.OW7ELCOMING.EW0ATIENTS the Friendship Fountain Marina, fered the perfect way to keep but in minutes everyone found donating to the well-being of themselves surrounded by the the St. Johns River—take more friends and learn more about Encore isolated marshland of the lower St. Johns Riverkeeper cruises! northeast Florida. Some of the Ortega River. Hopes were for Check out their website for many club activities are day an alligator or manatee sight- future scheduled trips: www. trips, Bunco, bridge and Mah A diff erent way to enjoy ing or two while the local water stjohnsriverkeeper.org. Jongg. Some of the evening birds pursuing their morning As the cruise came to a too- functions include your spouse. the arts routines kept binoculars at the early end, while the passengers The club is open to all women By Betty Swenson Bergmark, Professor Emeritus, Jacksonville University ready. Savage maintained an nibbled Halloween cookies, a who want to join in on the easy banter about biological school of about 20 dolphins bid fun. For more information, I recently decided to check works as you watch. What a and historical facts of the river, their farewell and the water taxi please call Kay at 521-2524. out the Riverside Arts Market wonderful place to do your holi- the wildlife, plant life and the slipped back into downtown For information on the monthly for myself. I had heard many day shopping and fi nd unique Riverkeeper organization’s role with the shipmates preparing to luncheons with programs held good things about it, but wasn’t hand made gifts, not to be in providing opportunities for get back their “land legs.” at the Ramada Inn, please call quite sure what to expect. After found anywhere else. But this is the citizens of Duval County to The Mandarin Women’s Iris at 268-2524. Reservations parking at one of the many not all! As one wanders up and increase our knowledge and un- Club is a social club giving the required. business lots on or near Riv- down the aisles, one encoun- derstanding of the issues facing women of the area the op- erside Avenue which are made ters street performers such as the river. portunity to get out, meet new available on Saturdays for this jugglers, magicians, musicians venture, I made my way to the and other performing artists. In entrance under the canopy of addition there are major sched- the Fuller Warren Bridge. My uled performances on the River fi rst impression was that it was Stage where one can relax in much more extensive than I had the beautifully located Seating anticipated. In addition to two Terrace and enjoy a variety of stages and a “Seating Terrace” entertainment. During the late overlooking the St. Johns River, summer and early fall, there are Cher Chez there are more than 100 booths, also “Movies under the Stars” 10501-6DQ-RVH%OYG including a “Food Court,” starting at sunset, but we’ll have “Farmers Row” and of course to wait until next year to enjoy many more featuring the work that unique entertainment! of dozens of artists. In the meantime you can The Riverside Arts Market plan a wonderful family experi- was many years in the making. ence. There are activities for all It was the dream child of Wayne ages, including a Children’s Cre- Wood, who had seen a similar ativity Center—and where else project in Portland, Oregon. He would you encounter a juggler developed suffi cient interest in as you shop for fresh food, art the community, so that when work or gifts? the Fuller Warren Bridge was There is no charge for ad- rebuilt, space was left to accom- mission and if you need addi- modate the venture. It fi nally tional information you can call opened in April of 2009 and is the parent organization, River- now open every Saturday from side/Avondale Preservation at 5th Anniversary! March to December, starting at 389-2449 or visit the website at 10:00 a.m. It enjoys as many as www.riversideartsmarket.com. Products Luanne, Liz, Rita, David, Jean, Michele, Cindy, Nela, 5000 visitors each week! 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Mandarin’s “Harriet Beecher Stowe” to discuss author’s historical legacy Lindsay Schwieterman-Fait, Stowe, who wrote “Uncle Tom’s who is known locally as Man- Cabin.” Stowe wintered in Man- darin’s Harriet Beecher Stowe, darin with her family from 1867 has been presenting historical until 1884 and was actively portrayals of the famous author involved in the community. since she was in the sixth grade. “Stowe’s personality and She will discuss Stowe’s life and character gave me the inspira- historical legacy at the Third tion to pursue my own writing,” Thursday lecture at 7:00 p.m. on said Fait. Stowe had a “ceaseless Thursday, November 17, 2011 at drive to follow her heart and her the Mandarin Community Club. convictions for change through The free monthly event is spon- authorship and action that al- sored by the Mandarin Museum ways proved to me that the pen and Historical Society and the is mightier than the sword.” Mandarin Community Club. It Fait, whose maiden name will be held at the community was Schwieterman, grew up in club, located at 12447 Manda- Mandarin. She wrote her fi rst rin Road. Refreshments will be book report about Stowe in the served at 6:30 p.m. prior to the third grade at Loretto Elemen- lecture. tary School and won Mandarin Fait, 22, is an honors gradu- Middle School’s History Fair for ate of the University of Florida, her research and portrayal of where she double-majored in Stowe when she was in the sixth history and English, with a grade. In the seventh grade, she day, December 3, 2011. Winter specialized degree in British took fi rst place in Duval County. Celebration draws more than literature. She is also a poet, au- She graduated from Mandarin 1,000 visitors from throughout thor and martial artist. Recently, High School in the charter class North Florida to experience an she published her fi rst book of for the Advanced International old fashioned holiday celebra- poetry, “Of Clay and the Kiln.” Certifi cate of Education pro- tion. The day’s program includes Fait said she has found gram. She has given frequent choirs and musical performanc- great personal inspiration from community presentations about es, hay rides and train rides, arts Stowe over the years. and crafts, a visit from Santa, She will be presenting a tours of the 1875 farmhouse lecture at the community club. and many other activities. However, she will be giving a For more information about full historical re-enactment of the Mandarin Museum and His- Stowe, dressed in costume, at torical Society, please contact the 12th annual Winter Celebra- the society at 268-0784 or email tion in Mandarin at the Walter mandarinmuseum@bellsouth. November 11 Jones Historical Park on Satur- net.

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[email protected] The celebration concluded cated in Mandarin and provides Congratulations to the on Sunday, October 16, with a instruction in all instruments Northeast Florida Conservatory! concert by the Conservatory for all ages, as well as theory Keep up the great work! Safe grilling tips By Contributing Writer Meghan Bender, Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation It is tailgating season, • Keep a fi re extinguisher which means grill masters are nearby. in high demand. Yet each year • Never attempt to move a emergency crews respond to hot grill. thousands of fi res and emer- • Always use long-handled gency calls around the country utensils to avoid burns and because of careless grilling. spatters. Combining explosive fuels * Be sure there is nothing with food, hot metals and large obstructing the path of the amounts of people can cause fuel. a recipe for disaster accord- These safety tips are ing to the article, BBQ Safety brought to you as part of the Tips for the Tailgating Season. prevention and education mis- Furthermore, last year alone sion of Firehouse Subs Public more than 1,800 people re- Safety Foundation. quired treatment at their local hospital following accidents involving a barbeque accord- Attention Mandarin residents! ing to the article Barbeque and Grilling. Be sure to visit the City of Follow these safety tips to Jacksonville’s webpage ensure your barbequing experience is a win! • Use gas, propane and www.mappingtherisk.com charcoal grills outdoors and always at least 10 feet to determine your fl ood away from any building or zone status based on the structure. newest FEMA Flood maps • Never leave an ignited, hot and learn some helpful grill unattended. • Keep grills away from tips that heavy foot traffi c, games may come and activities. in handy • Store lighters and matches this away from the grill. hurricane • Wear fi tted clothing when grilling; no frills or strings. season! • Before starting your grill, be sure all parts are fi rmly in place and working prop- erly. www.MandarinNewsLine.com • November 2011 • Mandarin NewsLine, Page 15 Exploring the Gitchie Gumee SCRAPBOOK By Contributing Travel Writer Debi Lander, www.bylandersea.com Come Scrap Your Stories! 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Despite their guiding Mackinac’s 500 resident horses. per Peninsula makes an ideal lights, the Great Lakes remain Visitors shouldn’t miss rid- getaway from Florida’s heat treacherous boating grounds. ing the waterway through the and humidity. That is, if you Gordon Lightfoot’s ballad “The Soo Locks alongside behemoth plan your visit for next sum- Wreck of the Edmund Fitzger- tankers and freighters. The boat mer. Poet Henry Wadsworth ald” brought cultural awareness tour traverses the only con- Longfellow referred to the shore to the 1975 tragedy. Visit the nection between Lake Superior and water blessed area in his Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum and Lake Huron and Ontario, famous “Song of Hiawatha” as to fi nd out more. thus providing a major shipping the Gitchie Gumee by the shin- Tahquamenon Falls State lane for over 90 million tons of ing Big-Water-Sea. Today, it Park (pronounced like phenom- cargo each year. The tour also remains pristine America. enon with a “t”) includes nearly passes by the Canadian city of The area has been a favorite 50,000 acres in Paradise, Michi- Sault Ste. Marie. summer retreat for Midwest- gan. Yes, the park is located in Falls and winters here in The Bumblebee circle of the Mandarin Garden Club did a fall ern families since the late 19th a town named Paradise. As you Florida might be delightful, but vegetable planting on October 7 with Master Gardener Joe Frisco. century. Fishing enthusiasts might expect, the area is green I envy the summertime feel of The children age fi ve and up planted broccoli, cabbage and cauli- descend on Sault Ste. Marie, and gorgeous. Take the scenic Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. fl ower. The Bumblebees meet on the fi rst Thursday of each month at Michigan for the multitude of three-hour hiking trail from By Gitchie Gumee, they’ve got the garden club at 6:30 p.m. They have a different program each choices available at reasonable Tahquamenon’s Lower Falls, sometime special and perhaps month and adults must accompany and attend the meeting with rates. Kayakers favor Les Châ- actually a series of drops, to the you need to think about plan- child. For more information, please call Pat at 619-1971. teaux Island, actually 36 islands Upper one. Or drive to the Up- ning a trip up there. that form an archipelago, now per Falls entrance and walk to a nature preserve. Canoeing is see the 200-foot-wide cascad- popular along the Two-Hearted ing water. You’ll also fi nd the River and sailing has an enthu- only brewery and pub in any siastic following in the UP. United States state park at the Lighthouse buff s revel Visitor’s Center. Both the upper with a bounty of sites to visit, and lower falls present wonder- more than any other state. Lake ful photo ops; however, even Superior shoreline alone boasts more picturesque are the dra- 35 of the statewide 116 light- matic cliff s at Pictured Rocks. Baptist Health earns ranking in “InformationWeek 500” Baptist Health has an- providers put electronic records nounced that it made this year’s in place, but Baptist Health was InformationWeek 500, an annual already at the forefront of this listing of the nation’s most inno- new age. vative users of business technol- Baptist Medical Center South ogy, claiming a spot in the top was designed and opened as a half of the list this year. The 2011 fully-digital hospital in 2005. list was revealed September 13 at Now, all three of Baptist Health’s the exclusive InformationWeek community hospitals – Bap- 500 Conference in Dana Point, tist South, Baptist Beaches and California. 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The story follows capitalism, a young man and his quest to social ir- free his people from the tyranny responsibil- of being taxed to tinkle. ity, populism, While perhaps not the most bureaucracy, common of stories, the musical corporate mis- has other endearing qualities. management “My favorite thing about and municipal the musical is that it parodies politics. On other famous Broadway musi- Broadway, it cals. For instance, the ending won several of Act One has a very dramatic The pine gum from the once vast pine forests that lined the St. Johns Tony Awards, (yet hilarious) song that parodies River was an important part of Florida’s industry. In 1782, when including Best Les Miserables, including a slow Florida was a British colony, Francis Philip Fatio, whose plantation Book of a Mu- motion fi ght section, rebellious south of Julington Creek would become the town of Switzerland, was sical, Best Orig- townspeople and the famous Les one of the fi rst to recognize the value of Florida’s forests. Resin- inal Score and Miserables dance step. Also, the soaked fat pine wood was a scarce commodity in Europe. It produced Best Direction Opening of Act 2 is a parody of the tar and pitch needed for waterproofi ng in the shipping industry. of a Musical. Fiddler on the Roof. The actors Later, gum was collected by cutting deep cavities or “boxes” into the “I thought do dances that are reminiscent of trees. Also known as “liquid gold,” the gum was distilled, separating Principal actors, Nick Sacks (Bobby Strong) and the premise Russian steps that you would see the volatile turpentine from the residual rosin, which were poured Jesse Jacobson (Hope Cladwell) rehearse for their was hilarious, onstage of Fiddler on the Roof. hot into barrels and shipped for domestic or export use. From 1909 upcoming performance of Urinetown. but I never Other musicals parodied through- until 1923, Florida led the nation in pine gum production, with Jack- really knew out the show are West Side Story, sonville being the major shipping port. The 1910 census listed 27,211 “I think it is very impor- too much about the show,” said The Cradle Will Rock, Chicago men and 316 women, mostly African-Americans, working in the tant for people to see this show Akers. and Anything Goes, to name a industry with 65 percent in Florida. To learn more about Mandarin because they will be able to As the story goes, a 20-year few.” history, please visit the Mandarin Museum & Historical Society. relate, in some way, to feeling a drought has caused a terrible The performances will Photo provided by the Mandarin Museum and Historical Society. little distrust or uneasiness from water shortage, making private be taking place November 17 Watch this space each month for more memories! our government. It’s witty, very toilets unthinkable. All restroom through 19 in the Douglas An- funny and another look at the activities are done in public derson School of the Arts Main Screening for lung cancer in way our government works,” toilets controlled by a mega- Theatre. Each performance will said Mandarin resident and stage corporation called “Urine Good be at 7:30 p.m. and admission is high risk smokers off ered manager Bradley Akers. The Company” (or UGC). To control $12. show he is talking about? It must water consumption, people have “The musical’s message, For more than 30 years, 30-pack-year history as does be the one, the only, Urinetown: to pay to use the amenities. There Duval County has continued to a person who has smoked two The Musical! although the outcome is not that are harsh laws ensuring that positive, is to follow your heart. have one of the highest rates of packs a day for 15 years, etc. Urinetown: The Musical is people pay to pee and if they are This is the protagonist’s inspira- lung cancer in the nation. So, 3. Has it been less than 15 a satirical comedy musical that broken, the off ender is sent to a tion behind everything he does.” I.C.O.N (Integrated Community years since you stopped Oncology Network) announces smoking? the “Curing Lung Cancer Screen- 4. Has it been more than a year ing Initiative 2011” to support since your last CT chest? If awareness and action during you have never had a chest November, Lung Cancer Aware- CT, the answer is yes. If you ness Month. This initiative off ers have had a CT chest, please an important low-dose screening bring a copy of the report on lung scan for smokers at risk for a disc with you. lung cancer. I.C.O.N.’s partners in 5. Have you been treated for multidisciplinary cancer care are cancer other than skin cancer F.R.O.G. (Florida Radiation On- within the past fi ve years? cology Group), Cancer Special- If so, you will be asked to ists of North Florida (formerly detail. Florida Oncology Associates) and Participants can choose one McIver Clinic. This is the fi rst of three diff erent Saturdays and step that I.C.O.N. will make in a locations between the hours national drive to improve cure of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm. The rates in lung cancer – Jackson- dates are November 5, 12 and ville is the home base for the 19, 2011. The locations are in project. Orange Park (Orange Park Cancer There are more than 220,000 Center at 2161 Kingsley Avenue), cases of lung cancer in America Jacksonville (Southside Cancer each year of which 160,000 Center at 5742 Booth Road, Suite people will perish. The impact 2) and Palatka (Cancer Center of of this all too often deadly Putnam at 600 Zeagler Drive.) disease can be lowered with self- “This is an extraordinary responsibility and awareness of opportunity for heavy smokers the benefi ts of early screening to to access top-tier screening at an detect lung cancer when it is as aff ordable cost in order to detect small as possible. lung cancer at its early stages,” Long-term smokers should states John Wells, MD, a board- consider this $99 low-dose CT certifi ed Radiation Oncolo- scan because this simple screen- gist and program coordinator. ing test can detect lung cancer “I.C.O.N.’s Medical and Radiation in its early stage when it is Oncologists are fully aware of smaller than a pea and prior to and support eff orts to detect spread when cure is probable. lung cancer early when life can The guidelines used to identify most often be saved. This new people who would clearly benefi t low-dose screening opportunity from screening mirror those is important, especially in this used in a recently reported study region, which has a high inci- sponsored by the National Can- dence of lung cancer.” cer Institute that demonstrated Though screening scans improved survival with CT-based are not covered by insurance, screening. it is critical for people who are People who can answer at high risk to know that if an “yes” to the following questions abnormality is detected that meet these guidelines. subsequent standard scans with 1. Are you 55 or older? and without contrast would be 2. Have you smoked for more covered to assess the abnormal- than pack years? Examples: a ity in detail. person who has smoked one Be sure to see their ad in this pack a day for 30 years has a issue of Mandarin NewsLine. Happy Thanksgiving! from your friends at Mandarin NewsLine! www.MandarinNewsLine.com • November 2011 • Mandarin NewsLine, Page 17 Blessing of the Animals at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church By Contributing Writer Terry Chrisley of the Animals takes place on or near his feast day of October 4. On this particular evening there were many pets that had brought along their humans. Buddy the )XOO6HUYLFH6DORQ 6SD dog who walks with a wheelchair device q+DLU6HUYLFHV q6NLQFDUH his human Jennifer q1DLOV q:D[LQJ Pearson had made for him after an unfortu- q)DFLDO 0DVVDJH q2UJDQLF&RORU nate accident left him with a broken back. It doesn’t seem to New Client Special Offer slow Buddy down; he wheels around greeting everyone. 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Besides the many dogs and making some new ones. and cats there were some fi sh, MHS Happenings This all took place in front turtles, snakes, lizards and birds. of a statue of St. Francis of As- They all received a blessing sisi, a Catholic saint who lived from Pastor Dan Cody, who was It’s beginning to look a lot like winter in Assisi, Italy from 1181-1226. assisted by Deacon Moe Culver By Rondene Grinam, MHS Student He loved all of God’s creations and Deacon Tony Colichio. The Temperatures have begun [email protected]. 11:00 a.m. or 12:00 noon. AICE and had a special affi nity with dogs barked, the cats meowed animals. He is often depicted to drop around Mandarin as Business ads are also on sale, Open House will take place on and the humans sang a song of Mustangs begin to dig up their at $300 for a whole page, $200 November 6 at 6:00 p.m. in the surrounded by birds and other blessing. A good time was had animals. The traditional Blessing wintertime gear. Fall sports are for a half of a page, $125 for a auditorium and the next Thurs- by all! coming to an end to make way quarter of a page and $75 for an day, Junior Parent Night will for winter sports, like basketball, eighth of a page. take place at 7:00 p.m. weightlifting, wrestling and soc- The drama department has Students are also prepar- cer. Many of these sports have been working determinedly on ing for various wintertime already started conditioning and their upcoming production of festivities. Mandarin High’s fi rst practicing. the musical Annie. Opening Winter Ball will be taking place Yearbooks have gone on night is Thursday, November 3 in the courtyard on December 3 sale and from now until Decem- at 7:00 p.m. and they will be from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. It ber 1, anyone may purchase a performing until Saturday night. will be cold, so ladies must dress yearbook for $80. Order yours You will not want to miss it! accordingly, with dresses no now at yearbookordercenter. 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dren’s classes are available. Praying with Lior will be Registration is $25 for adults held on Sunday, November Faith News and $10 for children. Please 20 from 9:30 a.m. until 12:00 contact Sandy Mitchell at 731- noon. This is a heartwarming ST. JOSEPH’S First Christian Church this community event. Bring 1452 or sandy.mitchell57@ and award-winning documen- (DOC) will be hosting their an- your neighbors and enjoy an yahoo.com. tary on the challenges and CATHOLIC CHURCH nual Family Fall Festival and evening of family fun! Hope to triumphs of a 12-year old boy Reconciliation Hog Roast on Friday, November see you there. For more infor- Philip R. Cousin African with Down syndrome as he Saturday - 4:30 p.m. 4, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 mation call the church offi ce at Methodist Episcopal Church will prepares for his Bar Mitzvah. Weekend Mass Schedule p.m. There will be lots of activi- 262-1662 or check us out on celebrate their 125th Church The program, which will be Saturday - 5:30 p.m. ties for the children including Facebook, facebook.com/fi rst- Anniversary on Friday and held at Ahavath Chesed, located Sunday - 8:00 a.m., games, face painting, cake walk, christianjax Sunday, November 11 and 13. at 8727 San Jose Boulevard, is 10:00 a.m., 12:00 noon free and open to any interested bouncy houses/slides and more. The celebration’s theme “Still Hispanic Mass Wristbands will be sold for the Ladies, come join us for a Praising God” will be evident parent, grandparent, student or Sunday - 8:30 a.m. games and bounce houses. The study of the Gospel of John. with guest speakers at services: educator. Please RSVP to Naomi Historic Church hog roast dinners will include Registration is now underway. Friday, November 11 at 7:00 at Jewish family & Community Services at 394-5777. Polish Mass pulled pork, baked beans, cole CBS (Community Bible Study) p.m.—Rev. Cynthia Bailey of 2nd & 4th Sunday - slaw, garlic toast and a drink. Greater Allen Chapel AME in meets Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. - Historic Church Tickets for the meal will be $10, 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at Starke, Florida; Sunday, Novem- $5 for children ages four to 12 ber 13 at 11:00 a.m. — Rev. An- Traditional Latin Mass Christ Church PCA, located at Sunday and children under four will be 9794 Old St. Augustine Road thony Henry of Greater Bethel free. Dinners will be available while Duval/St. Johns County Missionary Baptist Church in 11:15 a.m. - Historic Church for take out as well as dine in. schools are in session. All are Tampa, Florida; and Sunday, Weekday Mass Schedule Meeting Saturday Everyone is welcome to join welcome. Childcare and chil- November 13 at 4:00 p.m. — Monday – Thursday Rev. Gillard Glover of First AME Bible Study: 10:00 am 8:00 a.m. Historic Church Church in Palm Coast, Florida. Worship Service: 11:00 am Friday - 8:15 a.m. EXCELLENCE IN ELDER CARE The church is located at 2625 Meeting at Life Church Main Church Orange Picker Road. For ad- 10584 Old St. Augustine Rd. 11730 Old St. Augustine Rd. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ditional information, please call Jacksonville, FL 32257 262-3083 or email prcame@ Jacksonville, Florida www.cog7jax.org bellsouth.net or visit www.phil- 904-268-5422 5 time recipient iprcousiname.com. GOVERNOR’S Keep a healthy balance in GOLD SEAL AWARD A Caregiver Workshop will be held on Friday, November 18 for excellence from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. your busy life in long-term care at JCA, located at 8505 San Work is an important part • Find a good non-work activ- Jose Boulevard. This will be an of your life, but it shouldn’t be ity. If you’ve got nothing to AHCA 5 STAR RATED COMMUNITY informative program off ering your whole life. For your fam- do after work, you’ll have a variety of care giving topics ily’s sake and your own, strike a hard time disengaging Providing personalized medical and skilled and is free and open to anyone a healthy balance between your when you try to stop. Find a nursing care in a gracious residential setting helping to care for a loved one. career and your personal needs. hobby to immerse yourself Please RSVP to the Caregiver Here are some tips: in, or just make an eff ort to Coalition at 807-1225. • Learn to shut work off . These devote your full attention to days you can work practical- your family’s needs. (Even Mandarin United Methodist ly anywhere, anytime. It can then, make an eff ort to give Church, located at 11270 San be a trap, so set a fi rm time yourself some personal time Jose Boulevard, will celebrate a of day to stop work and start so you don’t burn out on Hanging of the Greens service concentrating on your family responsibility.) .ONSECTARIANs.OTFOR0ROFIT on November 27 beginning at and other activities. • Don’t let your job defi ne 5:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary and • Focus on the here and now. your identity. When you Family Life Center. Join us as When you’re working, give describe who you are to CALL TODAY! (904)260-1818 we prepare our hearts and our it your full attention. And people, let your job be only when you stop, don’t let one aspect of your self- WWW.RIVERGARDEN.ORG worship centers for the Advent season. Following the service worries about work and de- portrait. That way, a setback 11401 OLD ST. A UGUSTINE RD. | J ACKSONVILLE, FL 32258 we will have our annual Advent tails about your job occupy in any one area won’t be as festival with food for all, crafts, your thoughts. This may damaging to your self-image, horse and buggy rides, s’mores take some practice, but teach and you’ll be less tempted and singing around the camp- yourself to be in the present to ignore other possibilities Operation Christmas Child fi re. at all times. open to you. has two new locations American families have Media Coordinator for Operation no time to waste helping bring Christmas Child and Mandarin joy to millions of needy boys resident. “Relay Centers co-co- and girls this holiday season. ordinators, Angela from Harvest Sending hope to hurting chil- and Judy at Crown Point both dren worldwide is a full-time, look forward to the exciting year-round eff ort that requires week and plan to stay busy.” the contagious compassion of Drop-off hours are: Mandarin families, right now! Harvest Fellowship: Monday Operation Christmas Child, through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. the world’s largest Christmas until 2:00 p.m.; Sunday 2:00 project, is calling on local kids, p.m. until 4:00 p.m.; Monday families, churches, businesses, (November 21) 10:00 a.m. schools and community groups until 2:00 p.m. to fi ll shoe boxes full of gifts Crown Pointe – Monday 1:00 for children overseas who are p.m. until 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 suff ering from disease, fam- p.m. until 8:00 p.m.; Tues- ine, war, terrorism and natural day and Saturday 11:00 a.m. Offer Expires December 31, 2011 Must present this coupon at time of service. disaster. Operation Christmas until 3:00 p.m.; Wednesday Injectable fillers include Juvéderm® , Child, a project of international 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.; Juvéderm XC®, Restylane®, Perlane®, Prevelle® and Radiesse®. Minimum Botox Christian relief and evangelism Thursday 1:00 p.m. until treatment is 20 units. Cannot be combined organization Samaritan’s Purse, 4:00 p.m.; Friday 9:00 a.m. with any other discount or special offer. Limit one per person. No cash value. headed by Franklin Graham, has until 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Offer good only at the collected and hand-delivered until 8:00 p.m.; Sunday 1:00 PVPS - Mandarin location. COUPON CODE: CO more than 86 million shoe box p.m. until 6:00 p.m. gifts to hurting kids in some National Collection week 130 countries since 1993. Last is November 14 through 21. year 8.2 million shoe boxes Volunteers and shoe box gifts were given and our goal for are needed during all seasons to northeast Florida is 28,000 to help spread Christmas cheer and help reach the 8.5 million goal! the spirit of giving that lasts all This year Harvest Fellow- year long. ship at 3844 Burnett Park Road Churches, schools and other and Crown Point Baptist at organizations in the Mandarin 10153 Old St. Augustine Road area are collecting shoe boxes! will be Relay Centers. For more information on how to “It has been a couple of participate in Operation Christ- years since the Mandarin area mas Child, call 1-800-353-5949 off ered a drop-off location and or visit www.samaritanspurse. this year we have two!” stated org/occ. Natalie Bergeron, NE Florida Page 22, Mandarin NewsLine • November 2011 • www.MandarinNewsLine.com

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The average parents should pay attention to having high blood pressure is adjust for age and gender. leptin, a hormone in fat tissues, enrollment age was 10.2 years, children’s weight, Tu said. “If almost three times higher than Researchers found when and heart rate had a similar pat- with children stratifi ed into 10 they see a dramatic weight gain children at normal weight, children reached categories of tern as blood pressure. So leptin years and under, 11-14 and 15 in a child who already is over- according to new research in overweight or obese, the infl u- may have played a mediating and older. Children with BMI weight, they need to intervene Hypertension: Journal of the ence of adiposity on blood pres- role in obesity-induced blood percentile values over 85 percent with behavioral measures, such American Heart Association. sure increased. pressure elevation, researchers were considered overweight and as dietary changes and increased A study of 1,111 healthy “Higher blood pressure in said. those with BMI values over 95 physical activity, to improve Indiana school children over a childhood sets the stage for The study reinforces the percent were considered obese. overall health and minimize period of four and a half years high blood pressure in adult- importance of separately con- “Important questions that cardiovascular risk.” revealed that when the chil- hood,” said Wanzhu Tu, Ph.D., sidering overweight and obese remain unanswered are what Co-authors are George J. dren’s body mass index (BMI) study lead author and Profes- children from those of normal makes the blood pressure go Eckert, M.S.; Linda A. DiMeglio, reached or passed the 85th sor of Biostatistics at Indiana weight; otherwise, the adiposity up when you have an increase M.D.; Zhangsheng Yu, Ph.D.; percentile — the beginning of University School of Medicine in eff ect is overestimated in normal in the BMI percentile and what Jeesun Jung, Ph.D.; and J. How- the overweight category — the Indianapolis, Indiana. “Targeted weight children and underesti- mechanisms are involved in the ard Pratt, M.D. Author disclo- adiposity eff ect on blood pres- interventions are needed for mated in overweight children. process,” Tu said. “This study sures and sources of funding are sure was more than four times these children. Even small de- “The adiposity eff ects on wasn’t set up to answer those on the manuscript. that of normal weight children. creases in BMI could yield major blood pressure in children are questions.” Adiposity is fat under the skin health benefi ts.” not as simple as we thought,” Tu Further study may deter- and surrounding major organs. Among study participants, said. mine how the increase in adi- The absolute value of BMI is not 14 percent of the blood pressure On average, children in the posity aff ects blood pressure and used to classify weight status in measurements from overweight/ study underwent 8.2 assess- whether other factors such as children, because change in BMI obese children were in prehyper- ments each, for a total of 9,102 leptin, insulin or infl ammatory is normal and expected as chil- tensive or hypertensive levels, semi-annual blood pressure cytokines may play a role. Page 24, Mandarin NewsLine • November 2011 • www.MandarinNewsLine.com MHS Sports Roundup Greenland Young herd battles inexperience Safe Storage and injuries By Natalie Cleghorn The Mustang football team that core group of seniors to a winning record, so we aren’t is struggling at the start of their lead and provide experience, going up against awful teams. season, but they are just young the young herd has had a tough We are playing the best we can,” colts among giants. The team is time on the fi eld. states Coach Dean. young and inexperienced with Injuries have not helped the However, there is some only 12 seniors leading the Mustangs out, either. Receiver hope for the Mustangs. Senior pack. Imran Alnahdy broke his hand quarterback Brandon Luke Coach Robert Dean says, earlier in the season. Jacob leads the Mustangs with 1,070 r-POHPS4IPSU5FSN4UPSBHF “We are still working to get bet- Hecht, Evan Taylor and Ruben passing yards as of the fi rst of ALL ter. Our team is so young and Johnson also sustained injuries October as well as eight touch- r'PS 5SBJMFST 5SVDLT 37T we need to get more experi- either in practice or in games. downs. With so many passing #PBUT FUD ence.” Ruben Johnson was injured in yards, Luke has surpassed his The Mustangs played their the homecoming game against total yardage last year and is r)JHI4FDVSJUZ fi rst home game against Atlan- Flagler Palm Coast. He leaped expected to double it this year. tic Coast. Being a burgeoning to block a fi eld goal when a Teammate and receiver Darius rYUPY program, Atlantic Coast has de- teammate accidentally ran into McGriff is having a spectacular veloped well in only two years, Johnson’s knee. Johnson dislo- season as well. McGriff has over partially due to the eff orts of cated his knee and tore all four 400 receiving yards and is in (SFFOMBOE*OEVTUSJBM#MWE former Mandarin players who ligaments. the top fi ve receivers in the city. +BDLTPOWJMMF '- were rezoned for Stingray ter- Also overcoming the play- The Mustangs hope to put Call us today! ritory. Out of those taken, four ers lost to biggest rival Atlan- up a more touchdowns on the were lineman who would have tic Coast, Mandarin has had scoreboard the next couple of made a tremendous impact on a tough time fi lling the spots games and they look to senior the Mustang’s defense. Without of would be seniors. Although quarterback Brandon Luke to Mandarin has yet to taste vic- lead the way. Mandarin plays at tory, they have been matched home against Deland on October Local Sports Scene against stiff competition. 27, at home against Fletcher on “We are playing quality op- November 4 and away at First Local college basketball teams aim for ponents. Everybody we play has Coast on November 10. postseason success By Chad Cushnir WWWVisit our website: Last season, the men’s the Sweet 16 last year. Chris and have made the postseason basketball teams at the Uni- Singleton and Derwin Kitchen, in each of the last three years. versity of Florida and Florida last year’s two leading scorers, Senior forward Delwan Graham You can fi x anything with . . . State University made deep runs have departed for careers in leads an experienced team that in the NCAA Tournament. The professional basketball. 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Mandarin Garden Club’s Yard of the Month th Annua By Contributing Writer Celia Rehm, Mandarin Garden Club 5 l Congratulations to Mike and birdbaths are used as 1 · Joan Maher, recipients of the attractive containers

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a a f f on Ransen Road in Mandarin. nut plants that stand The nomination for the award out as a groundcover. n came from an astute neighbor Posts that once held O d who felt the yard was worthy of mailboxes now hold - recognition. birdhouses, both a Walk into the Mahers’ back- decorated with man- r k yard and you fi nd yourself in a devilla vines. A cast i o spectacular setting of lush veg- iron arbor spotted n o etation and colorful plants that on Craig’s List now C seem to sprout naturally in the holds large baskets C h ili backyard. Take a tour with Joan of ferns. The arbor is decorated she from a civil service posi- Maher and you learn that is not with jasmine and impatiens tion. They each spend up to the case. Joan Maher, trained as and serves as an entry to dense four hours weekly maintaining a Master Gardener in the 1970s landscaping of palmettos, aza- the yard. Although the Mahers PRESENTED BY in the state of Washington and leas, philodendrons, African iris, enjoy the annuals which bloom her husband Mike, have spent spider plants and a mixture of year round under the protection the last three and a half years gold mound lantana, petunias, of the tall trees, their love of all transforming a nondescript back sedum and iris in the center of plants is evident. Begonias, red lot into a garden of paradise. the yard. impatiens, dianthus, bush da- It is gradually coming to- Succulent plants are fa- ises, petunias, princess fl owers, $500 FOR “BEST IN SHOW” gether, says Joan Maher. “I love vorites. Large leaf kalanchoes, beach sunfl owers, golden dew- the way it has evolved in the aloe vera and many other spe- drops, yellow coreopsis, Mona Saturday, November 12 (Rain or Shine!) last three years.” cies thrive in this backyard in Lisa lipstick plants, Mona laven- der plants and Mexican petunias A tall wooden fence enclos- beautiful stone pots that line the 11AM - 3PM sides of the swimming pool. A thrive in these gardens, adding es the entire backyard. The grey beautiful splashes of color to of the aging fence blends per- cast iron miniature wheelbarrow Riverplace Shopping Center serves as a unique container for the foliage of the liriope, the fectly with the color of the tree ferns, the taller hibiscus, canna ADMISSION - 2 CANS OF FOOD FOR MANDARIN FOODBANK trunks of the old oaks, creating an attractive display containing a large croton surrounded by lilies, peacock ginger, pinecone a natural background for the ginger and azaleas. GOLD SPONSORS red color of the blooming impa- plantings of the ice plant, wide tiens growing abundantly in the leaf kalanchoes, and echeveria. To make a Mandarin Garden Club Yard of the Month nomi- thick landscape. Impatiens grow Inside the covered patio, Mandarin sm in quaint birdhouses, some in small succulent plants are nation or fi nd out more about NewsLine ordinary hanging baskets, oth- planted in shadow box frames membership, e-mail mandarin- ers in spherical hanging baskets to create living wall hangings [email protected] or call and many in pots sitting in the made of succulents and frames. 268-1192. CPA rich brown bark that covers the In a couple SILVER SPONSORS ground soil. The spherical hang- of weeks, ing baskets, explained Maher, says Maher, are created by wiring two lined “they will wire baskets together. be ready Print, Promo & Design A self-described bargain to hang on hunter, Maher pointed out the walls distinct features and plants that of the front BRONZE SPONSORS add charm to the deep beds that porch.” circle the backyard. Old mirrors The IBERIABANK Axiom Wellness Center painted in yellow serve as fence Mahers are For the Body and the Person Inside décor while panels of plastic lat- retirees, he tice function as trellises for the from the Auto Club South climbing vines that camoufl age military DALLAS BRENNEISE the wooden enclosure. A large and civil For further information, contact Randy Thomas at 735-9088 metal candleholder and pedestal service and www.MandarinNewsLine.com • November 2011 • Mandarin NewsLine, Page 27 Jaguars Update Six-year old boy reaches new heights Lady Marlins play historic By Contributing Writer Ryan Robinson fi rst match months since he had taken full steps but he was determined to walk again and he was determined to do it “in front of the Jaguars.” Brad introduced Luke and his family to his team- mates and the coaching staff and talked about Luke’s daily struggles to regain normalcy in his life. Following his speech, Luke burst out of his father’s arms and walked to Brad. Tears rolled down the faces of many in attendance which included more than 50 friends and family members. It was exactly what Brad wanted people to see. Football and life have so much in common. You have to perse- vere and fi ght through adversity and be determined to beat the Congratulations to the Martin J. Gottlieb Day School’s Lady There are certain moments Brad learned about Luke and odds. Marlins volleyball team on their historic fi rst match this past in life you don’t forget, where his family and his life before After extensive rehab that September against Hendricks Day School! The school turns 50 time stands still, moments that his illness. He saw pictures of he still attends weekly, Luke years old this year and this was the very fi rst athletic adventure take your breath away and you fi ve-year old boy playing his reached another milestone when realize that anything is pos- beloved violin in the symphony they have ever embarked upon. The fi nal score did not matter he recently walked to mid-fi eld. a whit (and, yes, they did win a match as well) – the excite- sible. One of those moments for or running around the soccer Luke wouldn’t want the moment several members of the Jaguars fi eld with his friends. That life to be about him but a lesson ment from the student-athletes, their parents, alumni and sup- organization was at EverBank was nonexistent for Luke now. for everybody that miracles porters was palpable and meaningful. The girls did their best Field when six-year Luke Aker- Luke surprised Brad early in are possible. He’s living it each and will only perform better as they grow more experienced strom walked to midfi eld prior training camp following one of day. Of course, he wore a jersey and practiced in their sport. The school has plans to add sev- to the October 9 game for the the team’s practices thanks to given to him by one of his best eral other team sports this year such as co-ed fl ag football and coin toss. Nine months ago, this an invitation from head coach friends, Brad Meester. It was boys’ basketball. would not have been possible. Jack Del Rio. It had been seven only fi tting. I walked into a room at Wolfson Children’s Hospital in January for a short visit with Luke. Someone had alerted the Jaguars that Luke was in the hospital and would probably appreciate a visit and maybe some gifts from the local NFL team. I was happy to oblige on behalf of the club. Luke suf- fered a 30-minute seizure on December 29 in the back of his parents’ car that ravaged the left $1699 side of his body with what doctors have diagnosed as a rare form of encephalitis. There were no warning signs. Doctors had NO, YOU'RE NOT no answers as of why and what his condition would be long- term. They still don’t. Little did I know, that fi ve- DREAMING...YET. minute visit would change my life forever and many close to me at the Jaguars while I earned a new best friend in the process. At the time, Luke was lying in The Lago - Queen $1699/King $1899 his hospital bed, not able to sit up on his own or communicate, Upholstered in all top-grain leather. off ering a big smile to me in Stocked in off-white, brown, light exchange. I promised him and gray and black (shown). his family that next time I saw them I would be bringing a Jaguar with me. Jaguars center Brad Meester and his wife, Jamie are parents to four little girls so free time is not an option for their family. Of course, the Meesters made time when told of Luke’s situa- tion. One visit by the Meesters has turned into a lifelong friendship. Brad made weekly visits to see Luke whether it was at Wolfson where he was readmitted several times or at Brooks Rehab as he went through his rehab. It wasn’t a 20-minute visit with an auto- graph and photo opportunity. These were two hour trips where

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