AUGUST 2012 FIERCELY LOCAL NEWS • FIERCELY LOYAL READERS Volume 6, Issue 8

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BY STEVE DIMATTIA RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS Murray Hill’s John Hamilton signs autographs for fans after the It could cost the City of Jacksonville $60,000 to Axemen defeat the Rhode Island Rebellion at home 54-22. conduct a parking study in the Shoppes of Avondale accord- ing to a Scope of Services for Parking Analysis prepared by local planning and engineering firm Ghyabi & Associates. Your local rugby franchise makes the playoffs The scope is dated May 24 and was delivered to the Planning with home field advantage at UNF’s Hodges and Development Department more than a month ago — but it has Stadium, August 11th. The Jacksonville Axemen not been vetted or approved nor has a timeline yet been established have become one of the teams to beat as they for doing so, said department head Calvin Burney in an email. pound opponents in the River City. Check out “Some people may get frustrated by the process, but you have to video, news and content at www.jaxaxe.com to consider the necessary time spent up front to make sure you have learn more about your local team. the framework laid down,” Burney said in a previous conversation. “If you don’t put the thought into it up front then you risk not get- ting it right. You want something that is going to be beneficial to the area.” A scope of services helps to define components that the city might like to address in a study, said Martha Moore, an associate with Ghyabi, which has an open-ended consulting contract with the city. The scope identified seven basic areas of focus: Land use inven- tory, parking inventory, parking utilization/turn over study, parking demand, traffic circulation, community outreach and best practices. “There are so many issues to look at, so you talk with the client and see what limitations they want to put on the scope and study,” Moore said. One limitation imposed here was the boundaries of the study area: The Shoppes of Avondale – Van Wert Avenue (west), See PARK on page 32 Survey targets Riverside Avondale to rid streets of visual pollution BY STEVE DIMATTIA RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS

A dead tree. A rusted fire hydrant. A cracked side- Volunteers set record with walk. Graffiti on a road sign. You may travel Riverside/Avondale daily and not nec- butt, litter collection essarily notice these signs of degradation among all of the otherwise historic beauty of the neighborhood – “we BY SUSANNA P. BARTON get used to ugly,” the saying goes. RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS But for 70 City Beautiful Jax and Riverside Avondale Preservation volunteers who came out recently to con- There's no butts about a local litter duct a Neighborhood Inventory of Visual Pollution sur- campaign that is helping stamp out ciga- vey, they were hard to miss. rette trash in the 5 Points area. During a “It’s amazing how much you see when you’re in recent gathering this summer, volunteers tuned to it and you actually get out of your car and walk ABOVE: Riverside res- picked up more than 8,200 cigarette butts on ident Maria Barton an area,” said Bill Brinton, the president of City cleans up the streets one block of Park Street — in just an hour's Beautiful Jax and a long time beautification advocate. time. Organizers with Keep Jacksonville LEFT: UNF student The volunteers gathered at St. Vincent’s Medical volunteers get their Beautiful Commission said it was the largest Center in Riverside early in the morning to get their hands dirty number of butts collected at one location marching orders. Then, armed with only a clipboard, a See BUTT on page 32 pencil, a survey, a map of the targeted survey area and a camera, they enthusiastically set out in groups of two, three or four to cover the three-mile neighborhood – divided into eight areas, each with six zones – deter- mined to identify and record every manifestation of blight in public spaces. They diligently filled out one survey sheet for each offense, marking the location and nature, and snapping a photo with a digital camera provided by City Beautiful Jax. “It’s a lot more work than I thought it was going to

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paper lacks the 7 or 8 mobile classrooms as depending on how people parked. At least well as the trailer for the police officer who with the new sidewalk, the obnoxious no resides on site. The green adjacent to the parking, cars will be towed signs on the wall school is the only play area located in of the real estate office can be finally taken Ortega Forrest. Over the years as more and down. I tried unsuccessfully to have those more of the portable classrooms have been two signs removed for a long time since it added, we have seen the amount of play just didn't seem right to tow a car parked on area steadily decrease. I am glad to see a city right of way. I don't know if any plans for the running track and would hope spaces will be lost on the north side of Stories bring other the long term solution for the school's over Ingleside, time will tell. crowding will be to build another school not 3. One of the problems Avondale is hav- issues to surface more classrooms stuck in our back yard. It ing with the parking is a result of several real is to bad the elementary school on estate firms setting up shop it what had I enjoyed the recent issue of your Wesconnett at 105th Street remains vacant. been a retail location. Employees of such a newsletter. I did note several items you may 2. The story regarding the rebuilding of a business tend to park much longer, can we wish to consider for a future issue: portion of Ingleside Avenue east of St. Johns say six to eight hours, in a spot rather than 1.As a resident of Ortega Forest, I read Avenue also caught my eye. I am sure it will the short time it takes to buy a dress or run with interest the story about building a run- be a wonderful addition to our city streets. some other errand. ning track at Stockton School. I know it was Yes, there would be some water pooling Keep up the good work. hard to find a current site plan of the school after a heavy rain but the additional sidewalk and you probably had to use a much older on the south side of the street will result in — John T.Burrows version. I noticed the one printed in the the loss of two and sometimes three cars

Like many of my friends I was mildly them as much as they drive. This is the shocked to hear that a group calling itself opportunity Avondale has now. If this group Resident fears “We Love Avondale” had incorporated to of people is allowed to run Mr. Valentino off, fight the establishment of a Mellow what will go on that site instead? It seems Mushroom restaurant in a derelict building in some favor putting a parking garage there, losing Mellow the Shoppes of Avondale. If you are from the which seems a little simplistic, unsightly and, South, Mellow Mushroom is an institution. It I hope, unlikely. Whatever goes there, it is amazes me that a small number of people unlikely to be as welcome to the families of Mushroom would rather stop this high-quality restaurant Avondale as a sensitively established and (with a native local owner) coming to well run Mellow Mushroom. “We Love Avondale than focus their efforts on per- Avondale LLC” should be careful what it 'opportunity' suading our political leaders to take action to wishes for. find solutions to parking. So my message is this: Let’s look for My shock has given way to fear when compromise and unite as a community to I consider what Avondale would lose if we pressure the city and others to take action William Scott Counseling blow this opportunity to bring a Mellow on Avondale’s parking challenges. Let’s stop Adults, Adolescents, Children, Couples Mushroom into the mix. I have visited pitting neighbor against neighbor and bad- many Mellow Mushroom restaurants over mouthing each other to make our points. the years, and each is different. The best Let’s show what we can do together to tack- Now Offering Weight Counseling ones are those in places like Piedmont le our challenges. Better managed parking for Kids & Adults Park (in Atlanta), Charleston, Raleigh, must not come at the expense of Mellow Dilworth ( in Charlotte), and Asheville, Mushroom, but as well as Mellow where they are at the heart of vibrant Mushroom. /RFDWHGLQ2UWHJD9LOODJH‡   communities and people walk and cycle to — Russ Brockman

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a way that runs counter to the Talks continue over Mellow Mushroom plans best interests of Avondale." BY SUSANNA P. BARTON The Mellow Mushroom site includes the old gas station "Our plan was always RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS and the retail space next door formerly occupied by 'adaptive reuse' of the derelict Emly Benhmam and 'town. Photo by Glenn Caton. gas station," Keymer said in There has been no mellow- an email following an inter- ing of discussion between view about the discussions. Mellow Mushroom restaurant "Their plan, though not with- planners and the newly out its merits, seems to formed We Love Avondale require us to demolish it and partnership over the summer. build a new building instead. Lunches, meetings and con- Though the gas station is a versations between the oppos- non-conforming building, we ing groups have been ongo- think it has real potential and ing, according to We Love that to adapt and reuse it Avondale founder and would be more in keeping Avondale resident Tommy with the ethos of a historic Donahoo. A mid-July meet- district." ing, in fact, produced a devia- But Keymer said Mellow tion-free, reduced-scope plan Mushroom owners would that restaurant designers cur- look carefully at what they'd rently are mulling. been given and hoped they "We're talking," Donahoo could work toward a solution said. "What they want is for and the gas station adjacent to Mellow Mushroom will under the current zoning reg- that "works for everyone in us to tell them specifically the building. Outdoor seating attempt to remedy parking ulations. our community." what's wrong with their plan, and a green space also are requirements and impact "What they presented was He indicated a compromise and what we want to say is, part of the restaurant's plan. through an administrative interesting — it showed them design was in the works. 'look, it's about size, scale, We Love Avondale, and oth- deviation process. there's a way to do the proj- Donahoo said We Love density, parking and late night ers in the neighborhood, feel The two groups met to dis- ect, but within the confines of Avondale's ask is simple: noise.' It's that kind of conver- the Shoppes of Avondale cuss some of the larger issues the overlay,” Godwin said. “In "follow the law. The historical sation." already is squeezed for park- in mid- and late-July. that respect, it's probably overlay is there for a reason." We Love Avondale LLC is ing — and that the emergence Riverside Avondale something we'd like them to Since last month, We Love a group of Avondale residents of another large-scale restau- Preservation Chair Jonathan look at." Avondale has established an and merchants who take issue rant would push the retail Oliff and executive director, Simon Keymer, who is online presence for communi- with the scope, density, park- area's capacity past the tip- Carmen Godwin, attended the handling community relations cation about future meetings ing, traffic and safety impacts ping point. first meeting. During that for Mellow Mushroom in and plans. The site is at of the planned 220-seat While restaurant owner gathering, a We Love Avondale, said there are some www.weloveavondale.com. Mellow Mushroom restaurant. John Valentino originally Avondale designer presented concerns that We Love Mellow Mushroom also Mellow Mushroom wants to applied for a PUD zoning some ideas for a new plan Avondale is asking Mellow launched a website for com- build a restaurant in the space modification, that plan has that would be more in line Mushroom to "compromise munity engagement. That site formerly occupied by 'town been dropped. Instead, with parameters allowed the vision for the restaurant in is at www.igetmellow.com. AUGUST 2012 PAGE 5

Lee High School, he was a champion hur- met his wife, Nancy. Following residency, seat in the Florida House of dler and part of a track team that won five he completed fellowships in pediatric neu- Representatives in 2002. But what friends straight state titles in the 1940s. He was rology and neuropathology and received and colleagues say they will remember accomplished on the tennis court, too. He additional training in adult neurology. A most are his integrity, his unwavering com- Dr. John J. Ross started playing at age nine and played professor emeritus of pediatrics, Ross mitment to his wife and three children, and competitively through- joined the UF faculty in 1965 as chief of how he treated others. out college and the the division of pediatric neurology, a posi- He was not just a great tennis player, A longtime University grueling years of his tion he held for decades. In 1981, he which he was; a great doctor, which we all of Florida pediatric neurol- medical training. This teamed with UF special education experts know; and a wonderful family man, friend ogist who helped found a passion inevitably led from the College of Education to establish and mentor. He was also someone who novel program for children him to face off against a novel program for children with learning made others feel like they mattered,” said with learning disabilities Arthur Ashe in a dou- disabilities. Called the Multidisciplinary Paul Carney, M.D., chief of the division of and in recent years bles match in 1962, Diagnostic and Training Program, it took a neurology in the College of Medicine became an advocate for and he continued comprehensive approach to helping chil- department of pediatrics. “We will miss patients in need of lung playing throughout his dren with learning disabilities, from figuring him. He is one of a kind.” transplants, Dr. John J. life. out the underlying cause of the problem to Ross is survived by his wife of 52 Ross, passed away July Ross was a gradu- tailoring classroom strategies to meet chil- years, Nancy Hays Ross of Gainesville; 17.He was 83. ate of Duke University dren’s specific needs. Funded by the children, MaryAnn Ross Neill (Michael), A native of and Harvard Medical Florida Legislature, the program quickly John Joseph Ross II (Alexandra), and Jacksonville's historic dis- School. He completed became a model for efforts in other states. Edward Henessey Ross; brother, Robert trict, Ross was a lifelong his residency training He received numerous accolades Ross; twin sister, Jeanne Jinks (Bert); nine athlete who spent his at Cleveland throughout his career, such as being grandchildren; and a number of nieces early years on the court or Metropolitan General named School Administrator of the Year for and nephews. on the track. At Robert E. Hospital, where he his work with MDTP, and even ran for a

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But when the state says supporting the bill have a “myopic” zero parking vari- 2,500 square feet, view and feels that they may forget The parking issues in Riverside/ ance for contribut- that’s service area, when the Avondale area was a “ghost Avondale may have received some ing historical struc- “We certainly need a not total area.” He town.” He was also concerned with relief. tures that were not recommended that how quickly the bill rushed through Larger restaurants and all nightclubs expanded. much more comprehensive the ordinance without any community meetings and and bars in Riverside/Avondale will “That worked to allow for at least no real input from developers. But hav- now be required to provide parking stimulate growth solution, but hopefully this 4,000 square feet. ing said that, he also thinks that the regardless of whether they are devel- and put those his- DeVault noted ordinance is not unreasonable from a oped within a historically contributing toric structures into will help us manage some that, if you have real world, business perspective. or noncontributing structure, as per the use, but we have 100 seats in 2,500 “While I think it’s best to let the free unanimous passing of Ordinance 2012- become a victim of of the parking problems square feet of total market take care of itself and not inter- 339 by the city council on June 24. our own success area, that is only fere with these types of ordinances, any The bill, sponsored by and now have to moving forward.” 25 square feet per good business person that has a facility Riverside/Avondale District 14 find a balance,” Jim Love seat. “Three popu- greater than 2,500 square feet is going said Avondale resi- lar Avondale to have to account for parking and 50 Councilman Jim Love, amends the District 14 Councilman Riverside/Avondale Overlay to require dent Karin Tucker, restaurants – Brick, percent of the requirement is a reason- new restaurants with more than 100 co-owner of 19- Biscotti’s and able target. You’re going to provide for seats and/or 2,500 square feet, and all year-old Biscotti’s restaurant in the Mojo’s – all have square footage per parking or you’re likely not going to new bars and nightclubs to provide 50 Shoppes of Avondale and one of sever- seat in the mid 30’s.” succeed.” percent of the city’s regular parking al business owners who supported the In spite of DeVault’s argument to go Love is currently pushing for a park- provision (regular code is one space per ordinance. larger, many residents did not even ing study so that long term solutions four seats and one space per two She and about 30 other residents and want to allow for the 100-seat mini- can be found. A Scope of Services for employees; 3 spaces per 1,000 square business owners came out in support of mum, which Love added so as not to Parking Analysis prepared by Ghyabi feet). Parties that filed a building permit the ordinance over a course of several discourage development of smaller & Associates was delivered to the plan- prior to July 1, 2012 and are in the public hearings dating back to May. restaurants. ning department over a month ago but process of providing a historic structure This contrasted with one person who “We get a lot of flack when we com- no action has yet been taken. designation by the Jacksonville Historic spoke in opposition, Allan DeVault promise,” said Carmen Godwin, execu- “Shared parking lots, shuttles, Preservation Commission are exempt from Black Sheep Restaurant Group. tive director of Riverside Avondale employee lots, bicycle racks: These are from the new ordinance. In addition to thinking that the ordi- Preservation. “We were drilled by resi- all things we can look at in a study,” “The Overlay didn’t account for nance might stifle development during dents after the meeting that added the Love said. “For now, I hope the ordi- intensity in these contributing struc- a down economy, he also took issue 100 seat amendment. But we are trying nance just gives some relief to the situ- tures, like when a restaurant with a with the 2,500 square foot requirement. to meet in the middle and create a situ- ation until we can get the big picture large number of employees and steady As per the ordinance, smaller restau- ation where smaller businesses can figured out.”

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PAGE 8 AUGUST 2012 Mobility fees: Moratorium ordinance up for review this fall BY STEVE DIMATTIA have gone toward specific capital nearly $16 million, only 10 were other than automobiles. There was RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS improvement projects throughout the waived as of July 16 for a total of also a general consensus among local city. One of those projects is streetcars $911,233. Riverside comprised just developers, city planners and legisla- While City Council member Jim connecting Riverside to Downtown.” over $2 million of the total, waiving tors that the concurrency or “fair Love’s proposed moratorium restrict- The mobility fee moratorium $323,571 for construction of a 7- share” plan then in place was not ing certain types of development has (Ordinance 2011-617) expires October Eleven and San Marco comprised just working. been a hotly debated topic in 10, 2012 unless city council grants an over $1 million of the total, waiving “The Mobility Plan integrates land Riverside/Avondale, there is another extension. It was originally imposed to $62,446 for a CenterState Bank, said development with transportation plan- moratorium that has been in effect for offset the effects of the recession but Laurie Kattreh, a transportation spe- ning in unique ways and has a tiered almost a year that has had a much fur- whether it has spurred development cialist in the planning department who mobility fee system that does not bur- ther-reaching impact on both sides of remains to be seen. oversees the Mobility Plan. den taxpayers,” said Bill the river. “Our intent is to gather data before Hart pointed out that most develop- Killingsworth, the plan’s main archi- “Right now, Love’s moratorium is October to see if the waiver created ers did not apply for a waiver for the tect and Planning and Development only a proposal on paper that has no jobs,” said Curtis Hart, a developer first few months while waiting for Director during its creation. “It was legal standing, “ said Mike Field, a with Hart Resources and Government legal details to be worked out in good timing for this kind of local banker, Fairfax resident and Affairs Chairman for the Northeast Tallahassee. “In reality, the waiver will approach.” neighborhood renovation advocate. Florida Builders Association. “The have only been in effect about nine “It’s probably the first time in the “But the Mobility Plan fee moratorium council will want proof that it worked. months,” he said. “I expect a rush on history of mankind when developers is an ordinance that has been in effect If it did, then we will make our case applications as the deadline approach- and the Sierra Club agreed on the since October. That means that mobili- for an extension; if not, then we will es.” same proposal,” Field joked. ty fees from new development that has let the moratorium deadline pass.” Riverside/Avondale District 14 The reason for such wide accept- taken place in that time have not been So far, the case is not great: Of 110 councilman Love and San Marco ance is that it puts the cost of capital collected. That’s money that could mobility fee applications equaling District 5 councilwoman Lori Boyer, improvement projects on the end-user each of whom voted for the moratori- rather than taxpayers and offers strate- um, agreed that they would need to gies and incentives to reduce green- see overwhelming proof to justify an house gas emissions and promote extension. energy-efficient land use patterns that “I was willing to try it for a year to may substantially lower those costs. see if it stimulated the economy,” Love “It is predictable, fair and efficient said. “You can’t really say without all for developers and taxpayers alike," of the data, but I’d like to avoid an said Ortega resident T.R. Hainline, extension.” chair of the Mobility Plan Task Force. Boyer also said she needed to see “The plan encourages infill versus data to support an extension, but con- greenfield development – reducing ceded the waiver did not have a full sprawl and automobile dependency by year, so may be willing to extend it to ‘incentivizing’ development closer to that point. “I would not be receptive to the city core rather than in less popu- any extension beyond the year time lated areas; it promotes pedestrians, frame,” she said. “There was an imple- bicycles and mass transit over automo- mentation delay, so I may be open to biles,” Killingsworth explained. “We another three months so that it can wanted it to affect policy as well as have its full year.” facility.” In contrast, Council President Bill Under the plan the city is arranged Bishop, who originally sponsored the into 10 Mobility Zones moratorium ordinance, said that he (Riverside/Avondale is Zone 7; San “suspects an extension would stand a Marco Zone 8) and any new develop- good chance of passing. I’m not aware ment that takes place within a particu- that the first effort did much and con- lar zone is charged a fee based on a struction is still at depression era lev- calculated sum that measures vehicle els. One problem is that banks are not miles traveled (VMT) in relation to granting loans. My gut feeling says it specified Development Areas. That fee would be extended.” can then be adjusted down if develop- The 2030 Mobility Plan was only in ers apply mobility-friendly land devel- effect for about two months before the opment patterns. fee moratorium was enacted, but there “The fee goes back into prioritized has never been any doubt as to the projects within the zone where the benefits of the award-winning plan. development takes place, so there is a “The Mobility Plan was ahead of its direct connection between the devel- time,” said Hart, a member of the opment, the fee and the projects,” said Mobility Plan Task Force. Ennis Davis, a former associate with The Mobility Plan was originally planning and engineering firm Ghyabi crafted over a two-year period begin- & Associates who determined the fee ning in 2009 and adopted in 2011. It formula. “If developers design projects was a response to revisions in that use sustainable strategies, then Florida’s Growth Management laws they can lower their cost.” and coincided with other city plans Some of those strategies include: that promoted modes of transportation developing within the city core; www.JANIEBOYD.com

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One of the neighborhood's biggest new job-makers is Black Sheep Restaurant, the primary tenant in 5 Points' nearly complete 1534 Oak Street multi-use building. The business has begun hir- ing process to bring nearly 65 people onboard, accord- ing to spokesman, Allan DeVault. The company is hiring for all positions but does not expect to make any firm hir- ing decisions until the first of August, said a post on the restaurant's new Facebook page. The 65-person employ- ment figure is one of the neighborhood's largest in recent months — adding to a When complete, the building looking at a late summer 11 additional spaces on the healthy professional, retail will include commercial 2012 completion date. Glass east side of Oak. DeVault and culinary job pool in the office space and a rooftop has been installed on the said the 11 spaces were not neighborhood commercial lounge. The distinctively building's exterior and tile required by the develop- corridor. The restaurant pro- designed, sharply angular was being installed in the ment's PUD, but the group vides new opportunities for building is located at the cor- restaurant's kitchen. felt they were important to wait staff and cooking crews ner of Margaret and Oak No additional tenants have create. All of the spaces that formerly were available streets on a small site that sat been signed yet at the build- located along the city right- Downtown. Black Sheep will vacant for many years. The ing, but DeVault said there of-way, he added, would be be an evolution of popular development team behind the have been "lots of inquiries." open to all. Building officials downtown eatery, Chew, building's construction As far as parking goes at expect to put time restric- which closed recently for its includes Black Sheep 1534 Oak Street, developers tions on some parking spaces relocation to 5 Points. Restaurant Group, DW will be putting in 12 spaces so office workers and Black Sheep Restaurant is Meyers Construction and on the east side of Margaret employees won’t tie them up the first named tenant in the Design Cooperative. Street, nine spaces on the throughout the day. 1534 Oak Street project. DeVault said they are still west side of Oak Street and

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R5287_120503_085419 File & Use 05082012 FL12-DU001_3397492_240307 AUGUST 2012 PAGE 11 Local nonprofits' ED searches St. Vincent’s Launches yield interest, new hire Occupational Health Program Two Riverside-based nonprofit organi- annually supports young musicians St. Vincent’s HealthCare has launched a quality and reliable occupational health zations have been looking for new execu- through recitals, competitions, scholar- new occupational health program. care,” said Moody Chisholm, president and tive director leadership. The Riverside Arts ships and master classes and in 2002 Formerly known as CompCare, St. CEO of St. Vincent’s HealthCare. Market is seeking a replacement for two- began its highly regarded Outstanding Vincent’s First Care will offer businesses in According to the Florida Department of year market director, Terri Coutu, while Young Pianist Competition, which includes Northeast Florida prompt access to employ- Financial Services, there were more than nearby Friday Musicale — Florida's oldest eight categories for students in grades 5 ee physicals, drug screenings, lab tests and 3,600 reported work-related injuries in musical organization founded in 1890 — through 12. Friday Musicale also recog- quick assessment of employee injuries. Northeast Florida in 2011. recently hired its second executive direc- nizes outstanding music teachers through The program comes on the heels of a St. Vincent’s First Care services are cur- tor after a summer search. its Carolyn Day Pfohl Music Educator growing need in the community. rently offered at 5600 Spring Park Rd. with Chris Heacox, who was hired by the Award. “Our new St. Vincent’s First Care pro- additional facilities opening soon. For more volunteer music group as its first director Meanwhile, the Riverside Arts Market gram will fulfill an important need in our information about clinic services, contact community—providing businesses with high St. Vincent’s First Care at 904-379-1203. in 2009, began a new job as executive continues its search for a new market director of the 7 Days of Opening Nights director. The new director will be the mar- Festival at Florida State University Aug. 1. ket's third following former market leaders, Henson Markham, president of Friday Tony Allegretti and Terri Coutu. The interim Weaver Foundation makes Musicale, announced the appointment of director for the market is Torrie Parette, Mandie McKenzie as the group's new according to a recent release from RAM. executive director. She was hired July 26, Parette has been the volunteer coordina- strides to fight breast cancer according an a release. tor for the market since April 2011. The North Florida Affiliate of Susan G. now being formed for the race, which McKenzie has been a Friday Musicale "Torrie is exactly the right person for Komen for the Cure has received a attracted more than 5,400 people and employee for the past two years and this job," said Carmen Godwin, Riverside matching grant from the Weaver Family raised $475,000 in 2011. worked as an event manager for Avondale Preservation's executive director Foundation. The Foundation will match “This grant also speaks volumes about Destination Planning Corporation for more in the announcement. "She offers continu- other donations and contributions, dollar the importance of working together to end than three years prior to her Friday ity you our market vendors, she's organ- for dollar, up to $100,000 made before breast cancer,” said Bruce Grob, executive Musicale employment. Pam Franklin, ized, professional and high energy, which March 31, 2013. director of Komen North Florida. “The Friday Musicale’s vice president elect, will ensure that RAM continues to thrive." The Weaver grant is being offered as Weavers feel strongly—as we do—that said McKenzie’s experience in the organi- RAP's board has assembled a search Komen gears up for its North Florida women’s healthcare should not be politi- zation provides a seamless transition in committee to find a full-time replacement Race for the Cure, scheduled for October cized. It’s not rhetoric; it’s real. It’s here. It’s philosophy, day-to-day organization man- for Coutu, who left the organization in 20th at Metropolitan Park. Funds raised as now. And they know that people are still agement and working relationships June. RAM Advisory Committee Chair and part of the race will qualify as matching being diagnosed—and dying—of breast among the board, members, performers, resident, Sunny Gettinger, is heading the funds for the grant. cancer. Joining forces, we can all change renters, vendors and community while committee. Registration has begun and teams are that story.” also bringing new concepts and ideas for "We are looking for someone who has furthering the mission of Friday Musicale. a vision for the market's future, ideas for In her new role, McKenzie will manage increasing RAM's visibility and a keen the day-to-day operations of Friday business sense," Gettinger said in the Musicale "which includes but is not limited release. to artistic programming, financial manage- Godwin said the group received many ment, fundraising, market and public rela- excellent resumes. tions, community collaborations and prop- The market director's duties include erty management of the group’s 1930s logistics and being the main point of con- Greek Revival building and musical hall tact for the city, vendors, marketing out- on Oak Street. She also will help the lets, sponsors and volunteers. RAP's organization continue a long legacy of application deadline for the RAM director local musical support efforts. The group position was early July. BLACK & WHITE PAGE PAGE 12 AUGUST 2012 School grades reveal improvement at Fishweir, Spring Park Duval only district in anticipated. I commend our teachers school grades this year. Commissioner including students with disabilities and and principals for their hard work in of Education Gerard Robinson English language learners; Florida to increase 'A' preparing our students for the most rig- addressed a letter to parents and • The percentage of students making schools, decrease 'F' orous expectations in the country." guardians earlier this month explaining one year gains in reading and math; Neighborhood schools Fishweir the anticipated drop in students and and schools Elementary and Spring Park led the schools’ grades. • The percentage of the lowest per- charge. Fishweir's letter grade jumped This year in Duval County, 115 forming students making one year The Florida Department of from a C to a coveted A status. Spring schools out of the 142 schools earned gains in reading and math Education has released the 2012 school Park's grade also improved from a C to excellent, good or satisfactory grades, Additional criteria for high schools grades for Duval County Public an A. while four schools received a "D" or includes: Schools. Despite the anticipated The higher standards were imple- "F. " All of our 21 high schools are still • The percentage of students who decrease in school grades, Duval mented to better prepare students for awaiting their grades, which incorpo- participate in college level courses (AP, County Public Schools was the only college and the workforce. Florida rate access to and performance in IB, AICE and Dual Enrollment); school district in the state to increase Department of Education officials have accelerated coursework, college readi- • The percentage of students who the number of "A" schools and been moving to higher academic stan- ness and graduation rates. High school successfully complete college level decrease the number of "F" schools. dards, new assessments that measure scores are scheduled to be released in courses; "A decrease in school grades was students’ progress toward meeting the December. • Overall graduation rates and at-risk expected because of the increased standards, and higher achievement lev- School grades are based on the fol- students’ graduation rates; and rigor," said Superintendent Ed Pratt- els for reading and math. The higher lowing items: • College readiness in reading and Dannals. "While we have seen some standards, assessments and achieve- • Student proficiency in FCAT math. reductions, they are not as drastic as we ment levels were used to determine Reading, Math, Science and Writing,

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Welcoming waters: Marina Mile lifestyle in sights Jacksonville to spend some Florida's abundant sunshine, warm ing or flying in for a visit, skilled sailors Richard & of their retirement years. temperatures and pristine waterways and cruisers take their boat, where they They discovered the Ortega make it the ideal destination for boaters can enjoy a vacation lifestyle on the water. Paulette Yacht Club Marina, where and sailors nationwide. And many cruisers Busey also discussed the appeal of their 36' Senator Sundeck chart a course for Northeast Florida — Jacksonville’s many top medical facilities, Trawler, “Morning Star," cur- specifically Ortega's Marina Mile. making it an ideal destination and focal Paliana rently is docked. She said Cruisers from around the world call point for many cruisers. Paulette and they were hooked once they Marina Mile, a strip of marinas and busi- Mike Webster, a yacht broker based out Richard Paliana first saw how nice the area was. nesses on the Ortega waterway, their of Lambs Yacht Center on the Mile, said began boating when Paliana described the Florida home away from home. the waterway access is the real draw to they got married 45 boat as the perfect venue for According to Avondale resident Brooks this area. years ago. The more entertaining and getting to Busey, part owner and manager of "When you think about what defines time they spent on know other people. The Ortega’s Sadler Point Marina, the area's the San Marco, Avondale and Ortega the water, the more marina also hosts a monthly military and medical facilities are an areas, it's the waters,” he said. “There’s a they fell in love with dinner during which boaters important appeal to out-of-town boaters. lot of cruising to be done.” it. Paulette explained socialize and share their sto- Many cruisers have family or friends sta- The Resident went down to the docks that she loves the ries, an event Paliana looks tioned at Naval Air Station Jacksonville or to see what draws some of its occupants simplicity of the boat- forward to every month. Mayport, he explained. So instead of driv- to this backyard gem… ing lifestyle. “There are always adven- “The view out tures to hear about,” she river yacht for her birthday. here is just beautiful. We love just watching said. “It’s like a little family here that just Bill & Kate Originally from Pittsburgh, the the sun rise and set every day. We’ll go loves this lifestyle. When people from out couple decided to move some- outside and throw out a fishing pole or of town come and stay for a couple of Hallock where with a little less ice on the something, but I usually don’t catch any- months, they become part of the family, water. They considered many thing, so I will just go back to enjoying the and they keep coming back.” Boats have been a cities across the south, and looked scenery!” she said. The couple plans to continue boating part of river yacht at many marinas before deciding Originally from Central New York, they with the dream of embarking on the Great owner Bill Hallock’s on Ortega Landing, where their put Marina Mile on their map in December Loop, a continuous journey through the life since he was a 52-foot Harbormaster “Pure Grace 2009 when they decided to come to eastern portion of North America. boy. When he was in II” is located. She said that when junior high school, his choosing the perfect marina, the Vicky said helped her to parents felt that he couple considered such criteria as and his brother Tom & become much more com- cleanliness, openness to the sun fortable with the lifestyle. should learn the and how well boats survive tropi- trades and decided Vicky They now participate in cal storms and hurricanes. Ortega many events including the the best way to teach Landing, she said, had it all. them was to build a houseboat together. annual Kingfish Tournament “We came from a 5-star marina in Anderson through the Squadron. After college and a stint as a Navy pilot, Pittsburgh and would not settle for any- Bill continued his career as a pilot in the Jacksonville native Another annual event thing less,” she said. Tom Anderson has they partake in with the manufacturing, corporate and commercial Kate still works remotely for her com- sectors. He finally decided he was ready lived on the Ortega organization is the winter pany in Pittsburgh, traveling there monthly. River his whole life, boat parade in downtown to land for good, and six years ago bought Bill now works at the marina. his wife Kate a 20-year-old pre-owned where boating became Jacksonville. The event is a his choice lifestyle. His family affair for the wife Vicky, however, Andersons. Each year their was not always prone to the water. A children and grandkids help to decorate California girl used to the beaches, Vicky their boat, Anders’ Castillo, which currently knew little about boats before moving to is docked at Lamb’s Yacht Center. Jacksonville. After falling in love with She said the Squadron and boating has Anderson, she quickly learned to love boat- introduced them to a community of people ing as well. with a common interest and with many sto- About four years ago, the couple decid- ries to share, one of her favorite aspects of ed to get even more seriously involved in the lifestyle. boating and became involved with the She and Tom hope to one day know Jacksonville Power Squadron. Through this have enough safety and boating knowledge organization, the couple took classes focus- and tools to complete the Great Loop. ing on boat safety and education, which

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Eco-heritage boat trips launch in October Boating opportunities are endless along the St. Johns River and its water- ways. And who better to act as a guide than the St. Johns Riverkeeper, which is planning a pair of two-day Eco-Heritage Boat Trips this fall. They are two of many river adventures the local organization has planned over the years. The Oct 11-12 trip will showcase An Oct 13-14 trip begins at 8:30 a.m. some of the scenic beauty along the St. at the Monroe Harbour Marina and arrives Johns River between Palatka and back at the Crystal Cove Marina in Sanford. Palatka on Oct. 14 at 4:30 p.m. As before, The boat leaves at 8:30 a.m. on Oct. 11 guests will spend the evening at Blair's from the Crystal Cove Marina in Palatka Jungle Den. and arrives at Monroe Harbour Marina in For more information about Sanford at about 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 12. reservations and cost, visit Guests and passengers will spend the www.stjohnsriverkeeper.org/events/ night at Blair's Jungle Den. boat-trips.

Tom Jones Tom and Vicky Anderson Type of boat: Silverton 50C Type of boat: Hatteras motor yacht Boat name: Night Cents Boat name: Anders’ Castillo “I work nights at a tele-radiology “The story behind our name is simple. Your What’s facility, and it’s like earning a little bit home is your castle. Our castle even has a moat of money for each case, hence Night around it!” Cents. I have had a few boats in the past. The first boat I had, I told my in a wife, ‘We should buy a boat.’ She Downing Nightingale, Sr. joked and said, ‘I think we need to Type of boat: Hatteras get a marriage counselor.’ I then Boat name: Capella name? said, ‘How about we get a boat and “It’s been said that seven letter, double letter call it Marriage Counselor.’ We did, words make for lucky boats. Capella is also the Call them curious, creative, and I do think it helped to pull us name of a prime navigation star. It’s not seen captivating or cryptic — but together!” regularly, but it’s one of the brighter stars.” boat names are important iden- tifiers with plenty of meaning Butch and Janet Elliott behind them. Type of boat: Steel Trawler The Resident went out to Boat name: Scorcey area marinas to get a little “I had heard that you need to name Steve Miller background on some of the your boat something so different that Type of boat: Choi monikers of neighborhood ves- if anyone needs to find you at the Boat name: Silent Dove marina, they know where to go. It sels. Have a good boat story to “It’s a Psalm set to the tune of ‘in distant lands.’ It needs to be something people just rang.” share? Let us know with an remember. My wife’s mother used to email to call her ‘Scorcey.’ Nobody really [email protected]. knows why, but we figured that no one would have that name except for her.” PAGE 16 AUGUST 2012

Swimmers take to the downtown riverfront during the recent Race for the St. Open water swimmer glides forward Johns open water swim. Successful June event Avondale Preservation led a happy home- coming for the swimmers and kayakers at Photo by Mike Addison encouraging start for the Riverside Arts Market and helped long term plans generate community interest in the under- taking. The St. Johns Riverkeeper boat, BY SUSANNA P. BARTON Kingfisher, also came along for the fun RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS and provided updates to supporters fol- lowing the swim. When Riverside resident Jim Alabiso The swim was the first long distance reflects on the recent "Up the River" 12- swimming event in the St. Johns River. mile swim for the St. Johns, he says he's Alabiso — along with other swimmers, so pleased has to pick his jaw up off the kayakers, paddle-boarders and boating floor. enthusiasts — hope the event will open "We had 42 volunteers and 100 sup- doors for additional water events in the St. porters and sponsors, it's just incredible," Johns. Ultimately, the goal is to bring so Alabiso said last month in the wake of his much athletic interest to the St. Johns much hyped 12-mile river swim from the River that it becomes an important rev- Mandarin county dock to the Riverside enue source for Downtown hotels, restau- Arts Market. "I'm so pleased with the rants and entertainment areas. And as a community response." money generator, the events and river Alabiso's organization, Jumping Fish, would have a better chance at being pro- has been spearheading river swims to ful- tected when companies want to pipe flow attract athletes from all over the world. Street Bridge at The Landing. The swim- fill its mission of "advocacy for our water- in — and out — of the St. Johns River. He sees similar interest in the upcom- mers' other two venues include: the Swim ways through athletics." The gatherings "What we're doing is a several year ing "Race Across the St. Johns" planned Across the St. Johns, a four-mile swim usually include a small group of swimmers strategy — we want to get people used to for Oct. 20. Details are in the works, he from the Fleming Island Marina in Orange accompanied by kayakers and boaters. swimming in the river before we push too said, but it has generated interest from Park to the County Dock in Mandarin; and The June 9 swim from Mandarin to hard," Alabiso said. swimmers all over the country. the St. Johns Marathon Swim, an 11-mile Riverside was one of its biggest undertak- Alabiso likened the river's future to the In the meantime, JumpingFish has course from the County Dock in Mandarin ings yet. Not only did local bank, Hudson River. Long considered dirty, the added a new course to its roster — the to the Fuller Warren (also known as the Community First, fund the endeavor with Hudson now is the site of "The Eight "Downtown Rebel Mile." The course goes 12-mile Swim for the St. Johns). a $1,000 grant, but also Riverside Bridges Swim" and other events that from the Fuller Warren Bridge to the Main

Barton Holmes, of Holmes & Owen boat brokerage was on Fine day for a boat ride hand to support the local boating interests. Holmes brought out a Pursuit D.C. 235, a 2013 dual console model

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"The Art of Boating" was the theme of a midsummer morning's Riverside Arts Market on the St. Johns River last month. A selection of boats was on display at the market's dock, along with nautical accessories and displays from local boating clubs. Many boaters arrived at the market by boat to tie up and have lunch under the bridge. As part Lisa Almeida, franchise owner of the Freedom of the seaworthy adventure, pirates also were spotted lurking around the dock — looking Boat Club at Julington for artistic treasure and food to plunder! Creek Marina

AUGUST 2012 PAGE 19 their time will Get out on the river for... surely be spent resting their palms on the transom leaning over in TARPON FISHING FUN hopes to catch a glimpse of the massive fish. I remember my the long runs they first tarpon fishing make in open water, experience. I was and the rods will not 7. I was with my have enough back- father and another bone to effectively father / son apply pressure combo. The day against the fish’s started out like strength and will to any other day, live. fishing for several Tackle too large hours with no will take a lot of the action. Our fun out of the fight. BY NATHAN & TED MILLER father’s friends Fighting these fish were fishing near can sometimes take When I think of fishing our coastal by, and motored an hour or more, and ABOVE: Ford and waterways, and the tradition of genera- Joey Milne up about mid-day. There we holding heavy con- tions of anglers exposing their sons and RIGHT: Ted and were, two boats tied together, ventional tackle can daughters to the battle of majestic Quinn Miller adrift in the ocean, socializing. It be very clumsy and practice conservation giants vs. rod and reel, I think of the with catch and release was a hot August day off Ponte cumbersome. elusive silver king. Many of our coastal Vedra Beach, so the dads Large spinning reels have become towns and municipalities along the enjoyed something cold to drink. popular for this type of fishing with the west coast of Florida were built on the My friend and I cracked open a ability to effectively cast to feeding ritual of landing one of these beasts, an Country Time lemonade. We fish. And these reels can be purchased achievement that could simply be were all busy chatting, and for- along with a good 30 lb class rod that defined as a rite of passage. got about the lines we had in the will hold up to the fight. From Homosassa, Tarpon Springs, water. That’s when the fun Anyone who has spent a good bit of Pineland, FL near Boca Grande and began. time chasing tarpon knows the frustra- into the Florida Keys, we see tarpon I remember hearing the high- tion associated with their feeding lodges near every inlet hosting large pitch whine as line peeled off habits. They can be very finicky. porches, rocking chairs, and great the old Penn Senator 4/O reel Tarpon live and feed in many different southern architecture. When you walk while being mesmerized with environments along our coastlines, salt- into one of these Florida cracker-style acrobatic jump after jump. I water marshes, and throughout the St. buildings, you will always see old and recall the humming and drum- Johns and Ortega Rivers. Their eating worn-out tarpon mounts hanging over ming vibration of the tarpon’s habits and sensitivity to tackle seem to doorways and behind friendly bar- gill plates slapping together vio- change based on their surroundings. It tenders. I catch myself wondering who lently as she tried to break free. is common to see a good number of caught it, how much fun they had and My dad leaped from boat to fish, only to be shut out. You have to be where are they now? boat, grabbed the rod and the prepared to try different tactics. surface when unsuspecting bait comes Tarpon fishing has changed a lot fight was on. After an hour or so and Tarpon busting the surface through by, then go back in the shadows and over the years. In the past, tarpon were dozens of jumps, the fish was landed large numbers of baitfish will seem to wait again. One would think drifting caught and drug over the transom and many laughs and high-fives hit anything. Large baits (either live or live bait by this dock would guarantee a where they met their fate. The sole pur- exchanged. artificial) with larger hooks and leader strike. Often times with this behavior, pose of the angler was to haul their tro- Last summer my brother and I on will not discourage them from striking. tackle hanging from the bait is readily phy home. There was something magi- separate occasions were fortunate Tarpon feeding in currents around seen by your target species, and is cal about harvesting one of these enough to give his son and my bridges, docks and jetties seem to be passed on. This is a great time to scale giants. youngest daughter the experience of more sensitive to tackle. Their feeding back on hook size and leader. You may Today is different.During the past watching their fathers hook, fight and in this environment seems to be more lose more fish from break offs, but you few decades, conservation has become release a silver king. I can remember of a ‘wait and see what comes to me’ will increase your chances to jump a a large part of our culture and has had a being their age and the pride I felt the approach. Changing your tactic with few. positive impact on tarpon numbers. day I watched my father hook and land smaller tackle (hooks and leader) and Tarpon fishing can be a lot of fun for Today, the reward for tarpon fishing is his tarpon. I truly hope our kids feel the smaller baits (small shrimp or crabs) kids. The best time runs in the heat of not a kill, but a successful release. same. may help induce a strike. Also, casting the summer when they are out of The tackle we use is important in the Send your pictures, stories and up current and letting it drift back with school. Any boat size will work. My conservation and successful fighting favorite destinations to The Miller the current can offer a more natural boat of choice is an aluminum boat and releasing of tarpon. 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It's summertime in the neighbor social interludes move from the ar and event halls to community poo paths, playgrounds and front por tuxes and ball gowns, high heels Think flip flops, bathing suits, j sundresses. Summer socializing keeping cool, staying active a fortable during the hottest, m back time of the year. Wheth side or on the courts, at loc rants or around the barbec the greens or at the park — time in the neighborhood healthy, relaxed time to b about enjoying all the inc amenities this historic co has to offer. The Residen you this month with a ph ic spread of how your nei have been enjoying summ days! T 2012 PAGE 21

rhood — when rea's ballrooms ols, walking rches. Forget the s and ascots! jog shorts and g is all about nd being com- most kicked her it's pool- cal restau- cue pit, on — summer- is a be out and credible ommunity t treats hotograph- ighbors mer's lazy PAGE 22 AUGUST 2012 Riverside company warms Murray Hill hearts, cools homes musician Avondale, San Marco real estate offices to release win national award first CD

Prudential Network Realty's Avondale and San Marco office achieved a national award for top gross commission income in the southeastern region. The team of Realtors has won the national company award during the past three quarters. Vice President of Operations Danny Towers with Kayla and Dan Griffin, and win- Murray Hill resident and "I am very proud of the team, they work extremely hard to provide exceptional service and the ners Samantha, Montana and Shelly Jenkins acoustic singer/songwriter, results show," said Sheron Willson, broker manager of the Avondale/San Marco metro offices. Garrett Harbison, plans to Dan and Patty Griffin get up to over 95 degrees, release his debut album on have done a lot during their especially when their mom, Aug. 17. The album is titled nearly 50 years as owners of Shelly cooks. "Avenue of Progress," and Weather Engineers, but Samantha also explained named after a historic moniker nothing that compares to how her father was an “a/c for Murray Hill's Edgewood their most recent contest. guy” and always fixed their Avenue. The couple and their two unit, but since his death The homage is his way of children, Kayla and James over a year ago, the unit embracing the community in Griffin III, asked members of finally gave out. which his album was created, the community to submit a “Their video really just but also reflects the progress he has made, and continues to video of them conducting an tugged at our hearts,” Patty make, as a musician. “indoor weather forecast” Griffin said. The CD release show will from inside their homes. Griffin described that due be held Aug. 17 at Jack They offered a new Bryant to the economy, many peo- Rabbits in San Marco. The 10- heating and cooling system ple put off major purchases track disc features all original in exchange for the best like new air conditioning songs by Harbison highlighting video. units. She said this contest a mix of upbeat rock, smooth After viewing many sub- was the perfect way to give reggae, strong ballads and a missions, the Jenkins family back to the community. splash of a soul influence, with video was chosen as the “This community has a variety of acoustic instru- ments performed by Harbison, prizewinner. Montana been so good to our family, who also recorded and mas- Jenkins filmed her sister and we are trying to help tered the album himself. Samantha describing how them out as much as possi- “My goal was to record the temperatures in their house ble,” she said. music with an analog approach on digital equipment,” said Harbison, who opted against using many of the artificial New GM sound enhancements available with today’s recording equip- ment. “I wanted to focus on the for FYC natural sounds created by the There has been a change acoustic instruments them- at the helm of club manage- selves.” ment at the Florida Yacht Harbison began performing Club. his solo act a year and a half ago. Since then, he has played John McCranie, longtime in venues all over Northeast general manager of the city's Florida, including Burro Bar, oldest yacht club, left the The Pit, Murray Hill Theater, club in recent months for Downtown’s First Wednesday another opportunity in the Art Walk, Riverside Arts Market, Bahamas, according to club Atlantic Beach Songwriters’ officials. Pensacola Country Club for Night and numerous other open mic nights. After a year of Now Darren Betz, a pro- several years as well as for La playing, he compiled enough fessional with a long history in Gorce Country Club in Miami Florida club management, new music to begin recording Beach and The Bankers Club an album. has taken over at the wheel. in Miami. Copies of Harbison on For the past 10 years, Betz In addition to achieving his Acoustic’s “Avenue of has been general manager of certified club manager desig- Progress” will be on sale at the the 70-year-old, 1,000-mem- nation in 2005, Betz is an Aug. 17 show and will also be ber Lauderdale Yacht Club in active member of CMAA and available for download on Fort Lauderdale. Betz was a triathlete who has complet- www.garretton also general manager for he ed numerous events. acoustic.com and iTunes.

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Dr. Abram, pediatric hospitalist, and Seth, pediatric nurse, are just two of the many Baptist Health nurses, physicians and staff whose commitment to quality is reflected in our Magnet redesignation. PAGE 24 AUGUST 2012 The ident and neighborhood reno- 2. Once there, a nearby Man Gourmet/Mojo4 and at vation advocate. “I think once LOLO retail business will be King Street Farmers Market really people get out to the different identified and all participants attracting over 200 people for a helps New areas they are not only pleas- walk together as a peaceful total input of well over $5,000 keep these his- Green antly surprised but it also mob where each person spends since April. The mob will visit Sustainable renovations instills some city pride.” $10 to $20. Springfield on August 4. The To help spread that pride 3. After shopping, everyone events cost nothing to put on & urban agriculture news and financially support local returns to the restaurant for because they are promoted businesses, Field, along with good food, drink and socializ- strictly through Facebook and toric neighborhoods alive in so his girlfriend, Caron Streibich, ing – and more spending to word-of-mouth. many ways.” co-founded a dynamic series of support a second LOLO. “A lot of stores, like the Neighborhoods like “The call to action is Green Man Gourmet in Riverside, Avondale, San what sets the Cash Mob Avondale, carry locally pro- Marco, Murray Hill and GoLO apart,” said GoLO’s duced products, so the impact Springfield virtually chal- Johnston at the June Cash is multiplied – not only are BY STEVE DIMATTIA lenge you not to GoLO Mob event at The Write you helping the retailer, but RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS because they offer so many Touch and Pizza Palace on you’re also supporting other unique shopping and dining San Marco Square. 80 local businesses,” said Historic neighborhoods can experiences within walking other participants who Streibich. “Also, surrounding be sustained in many ways, distance from each other. spent $2,200 at the store stores often offer discounts the from preservation to legisla- The Riverside Arts Market, and an additional $470 at day of the event. It all sort of tion. One of the easiest and King Street Farmers the restaurant joined her. feeds on itself to keep the most accessible is to “GoLO” Market and Jacksonville “It provides a nice eco- neighborhoods strong, vital or Go Local – patronize locally Farmers Market on Beaver nomic boost for the busi- and relevant.” owned, locally operated busi- Street offer a variety of nesses and is just a great Go to http://www.face nesses. local food and retail ven- social event,” said San book.com/jaxcashmob for “When you shop in historic dors in one spot. Throw in Marco Merchants’ more information, updates and neighborhoods you not only The Cummer Museum of Mike Field markets the Cash Mob Today sign. Association President to offer suggestions about support the local economy but Art and Gardens and Sun Photo by Caron Streibich. George Foote. “I will defi- where future Jax Cash Mob you also promote sustainability Ray Cinema in Riverside or monthly events called Jax nitely encourage people to par- events should occur. For a because many of these busi- the San Marco Theatre and Cash Mob. Modeled after a ticipate in other Cash Mobs in video of Mike Field talking nesses operate out of older Theatre Jacksonville in San growing national phenomenon other neighborhoods.” about the benefits of Go Lo at buildings that might otherwise Marco and it is easy to build a that began in Buffalo, NY in Locally owned businesses The Write Touch/Pizza Palace have been torn down,” said day trip around entirely LOLO August 2011, the Jax Cash reinvest about 65 percent of event, go to ww.youtube.com/ Sarah Marie Johnston, market- businesses. Mob is based on three simple their revenues back into the watch?v=hYtfwPoeVo0& ing director at Bistro AIX and “Our historic neighbor- steps: community compared to 33 feature=player_embedded. member of GoLO hoods’ business districts have 1. Learn about the Cash percent by chain stores, Visit the GoLO website at Jacksonville, an initiative really grown to have a nice Mob event via Facebook or according to Field. He and www.golojax.com or their designed to support locally mix of interesting retail shops, word-of-mouth and then bring Streibich have also organized Facebook page at owned, locally operated busi- special entertainment and great friends and meet the organizers mobs Downtown at http://www.facebook.com/ nesses (called LOLOs) by watering holes,” said Mike at a specified LOLO Chamblin’s Uptown/Burrito pages/GoLO-Jacksonville/ informing and educating con- Field, local banker, Fairfax res- sumers. “Shopping locally restaurant. Gallery, in Avondale at Green 177419488939518 AUGUST 2012 PAGE 25 Community garden interest budding Tales of a BY SUSANNA P. BARTON Boree was "really excited about it." said, and native plants would be donat- RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS The Willowbranch Rose Garden site ed. While RAP does not have a project secret garden was chosen because it already has a estimate for the community garden Plans for a community garden at the water meter installed. Robson said project, she thought $3,000 could be a old Willowbranch Branch Rose Garden there are also plans to incorporate a few ballpark figure. Park are beginning to take root. "lower maintenance rose bushes along To move forward, the garden plans After years of discussion and plan- the fence that will surround the com- must achieve a Certificate of ning, Riverside Avondale Preservation's munity garden to commemorate the era Appropriateness from the city's historic "Green Team" committee has met with in which it was an active rose garden." division. city officials and gauged local interest "We'll pay for the build-out, the irri- "A lot of other community gardens in the garden — which would start with gation and the building of the beds," are not on public property, and because Here's a little history on the 20-25 garden plots, showcase native Godwin said. Funds from Party Benefit this is it will take a little longer to do," Willowbranch Rose Garden Park from the landscaping and feature a potential & Jam's recent "Pop Up Party" under Godwin said. "We have to have an City of Jacksonville: Willowbranch Rose partnership with nearby West Riverside the Fuller Warren Bridge could help agreement with the city that outlines Garden Park is located in Riverside Elementary School. support some of the start up costs, she what we intend to do — we'll take the between Mallory St. and Azalea Terrace, across from Willowbranch Park. In 1916, The group is considering a plan added. Robson said the cost to irrigate maintenance away from them, which designed by local landscape architect, the site was part of the City’s initial pur- the garden plots would be covered by a will reduce the city's cost." chase for the land to create Willowbranch Jake Ingram, developed more than five membership fee paid by each gardener. She said the current garden on site Park. It remained part of the park until years ago. While the fee has not yet been set, only takes up about one-third of the 1955, when members of the Jacksonville "We're going to have him work on a Robson said, organizers anticipate the parcel, so there is also room to expand. Rose Society established the Variety Rose Garden on the site. The Society and other plan that provides plus that are four by cost to be about $50 per gardening That's good insurance because 20," said Carmen Godwin, RAP's exec- volunteers (with the City’s help) main- cycle, or January through June and July already, the waiting list to have a gar- tained the roses for many years. However, utive director. "That will feed a family through December. The fees also would den plot at the proposed community eventually the garden deteriorated until in four." cover insurance for the garden, another garden is already full at 20 people. 1998 two teenage brothers, Adam and Godwin said she and RAP green substantial cost to the project. Adding an educational component to Joseph Bierce, took over restoration of team leaders, Amanda Searle and Sally All of the beds would be raised the plans is an outreach relationship the remaining garden. At the request of Riverside Avondale Preservation, the park Robson, met with city parks and recre- beds, and some would be raised to with West Riverside Elementary ation director Kelley Boree this sum- name was changed in 2002, and today it another height for those with disabili- School. The school is interested in hav- contains two rose beds with timber bor- mer about the community garden proj- ties. Fencing would be the project's ing a plot or two at the garden for stu- ders, a bench for relaxing, and parking for ect at Willowbranch. Godwin said most expensive component, Godwin dents at the school. approximately eight cars. Council honors Garden Club's 90th with proclamation The Jacksonville City Council recog- founding the Florida Federation of Garden Jacksonville Garden Club focuses on edu- nized the Garden Club of Jacksonville's Clubs Inc. on April 24, 1924. cation, beautification and conservation 90th birthday celebration before its June Today, the club continues its mission and works with many local organizations 26 meeting. nearby its original meeting site. The club is including the Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens, District 9 City Councilman Warren located at 1005 Riverside Ave. on the St. the St. Johns Riverkeeper, Tree Hill and Jones presented the proclamation. Johns River. It is one of the largest the Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens Members of The Garden Club attended Garden Clubs in America. The to promote its mission. the meeting to receive the honor. The Garden Club has a rich history in the Jacksonville area. Founded in March 1922 by Ninah B. Cummer, the club began as a small gathering of Cummer's close friends. Her intent was to introduce Jacksonville to the beautiful European and American gardens Cummer had seen dur- ing her world travels. Cummer's goal was to provide a forum that would encourage the study of flora and fauna, garden design and the sharing of information and Garden Club President, Patsy Gaillard, with publicity chair, Debbie Byrd, proudly displaying the proclamation the propagation of plants. on behalf of the membership The club was one of the four clubs LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! 2IÀFH6SDFHIRU5HQW Foerster, Isaac and Yerkes, P.A. 2468 Atlantic Blvd. Tired of paying CAM fees, parking and cleaning fees? Share office space Jacksonville, FL 32207 with an established law firm in a prestigious building. Only 3 minutes from downtown in beautiful St. Nicholas. Four large offices with secretarial space 904-346-3160 available for immediate occupancy. 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Both single now, the beach, but sitting on the sundial at RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS they dated for two years before becom- the Yacht Club back when the pool was ing husband and wife January 26, 1991 oriented in another direction. It was a Betty Blount Brundick likes to thus creating a blended family of eight windy day and I was talking to some point at the letter B cast in concrete children and twelve grandchildren. friends, not realizing that I was frying. spent lots of afternoons racing my above the front door of her home. Her “We had thirteen grandchildren, but Something else I remember about the Snipe class boat. I’ve done some ocean eyes twinkle when she says, “Tesch lost one tragically in an accident on the Yacht Club then was the fact the pool racing and won a few trophies. Billy married me for the B.” Buckman Bridge,” recalls Tesch. water was ice cold. 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I remember once I had to call a a dime or fifteen cents to get in,” date and tell her that I had to cancel recalls Tesch. The music came from a THE SHARKS OF RETIREMENT because I was walking. Her father got jukebox that we could tilt and make it furious about my cancellation and play. Those were great afternoons.” called my father. I got out of the Bull Then after the “great afternoons” it Outliving Your Savings Ring but had to make it up later. After was on to Sewanee for Tesch and that experience, I was a model cadet. Mary Baldwin for Betty. We had dances at Bolles. Some Not far from the site of the former cadets had cars and they were sent out pier is the Southern Museum of to bring the dates to the event. Of History, a place Tesch, who saw much course they had to walk up to each of the world in the Coast Guard, likes Your Retirement door to get the girls. There was no to support now with time, talent and tooting the horn in the driveway. At the treasure. Betty has been active in a dances there were almost more chaper- number of civic organizations includ- ons than dancers. And the chaperons ing Junior League and Colonial took their jobs very, very seriously.” Dames. Both Tesch and Betty remember the Indeed, the baronial B on the front less chaperoned sorority and fraternity door could stand for Best Buddies tea dances held at the Ortega Pier on because that is the feeling one gets Pensions, a thing Housing, still High unemployment Global Saturday afternoons. “I think they cost around this delightful couple. of the past upside down continues instability

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AUGUST 2012 PAGE 29 Murray Hill celebrates 17 years with two-day music fest Murray Hill Theatre, one of the and 11 a.m. on Aug. 18. city's longest running live music ven- Murray Hill Theatre, a non-profit ues, is planning a two-day music fes- nightclub on the west side of tival to celebrate its 17th year in Jacksonville, has offered a safe place business. for young adults to enjoy live enter- Slated for Aug. 17-18, the festival tainment without drugs, alcohol, sec- will feature some of Christian rock's ond hand smoke and uplifting music. biggest names including: Disciple, Murray Hill Theatre has put on more Bleach, A Plea For Purging, Sent By than 2,000 live music events bills Ravens, House Of Heroes, Nine itself as one of the nation's premier Lashes, My Epic, Run Kid Run, The Christian rock venues. Murray Hill Wedding, As Hell Retreats, Onward Theatre is located at 932 Edgewood To Olympas, To Speak Of Wolves, Ave. South. More info available on Becoming The Archetype, and several the Facebook event: local bands; plus acoustic singer/song- https://www.facebook.com/events/2 writers on the Café Stage, a live DJ in 10644389057192/ and advanced tick- the alley and greater selection and ets are available for purchase online expanded food options. on Murray Hill Theatre’s website: Doors open at 3 p.m. on Aug. 17 www.mhtrocks.com. Eagle Scouts celebrate 100th anniversary North Florida Council holds Eagle Scout alumni BBQ Eagle Scouts, get out your badges and wear them proudly at work, school or play to celebrate National Eagle Scout Day on Aug. 1. To commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the first achievement of the Eagle Scout Award, the North Florida Council of the Boy Scouts of America will host an Eagle Scout Alumni Bar-B-Q and gathering of Eagle Scouts at the Council’s Camp Echockotee, located on Doctors Lake in Orange Park. The event begins 6:30. $10 admission fee. Reservations required: 904-265-3813 or www.nfcscouting.org.

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4048 Herschel St. Jacksonville, FL ˆVE][EVIGSQ BLACK & WHITE PAGE AUGUST 2012 PAGE 31 ously served on the board of Quigley ever our circumstances...there is some House Shelter, a Domestic Violence & way we can each help,” he said. Sexual Assault Center serving Clay Kuzel is an avid horseman and GOGIVERS County. In her free time, Cindy assists enjoys photography in his free time Kuzel with his many activities and although he admits some frustration enjoys sewing and embroidery. Cindy, with his penchant for taking hundreds KevinKevin KuzelKuzel also musical, is a clarinetist who played of photos to get one great shot. At the through high school, college and per- top of his list of favorite things is avia- BY JULIE KERNS GARMENDIA formed professionally with the First tion, which he described as the second RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS Coast Wind Ensemble. great love of his life. Although he has “We all have an obligation to help committed the next four years to his In 2001 Kevin Kuzel, a former U.S. people in our community who need work with Councilman Jim Love, he Navy Pilot who heartily calls himself a whatever we are able to offer. I don’t said that in the future he might want to diehard Texan, moved to Jacksonville believe in that concept of ‘giving back’ return to the aviation field in some from Dallas. His roots in a Dallas his- people talk about. We are all obligated, capacity. toric district neighborhood meant that every single person, to give back what- Commander Kuzel was immediately drawn to the Avondale Riverside area. The Kuzels are currently in the midst profound impact on a disabled child’s How can you help? of a two-year restoration of their 1915 overall development and education,” he home, doing most of the work said. Editor's note: This month, we continue a work with Club members at our Summer themselves. Kuzel has volunteered with new feature at The Resident that we hope Camp, assisting with field trips, outdoor inspires residents to be change-makers for activities and art projects. “I met my wife Cindy, an accountant Riverside Avondale Preservation for the community good. "How can you help?" will and Jacksonville native, at a chamber of profile a local nonprofit organization and past five years, where he has primarily Volunteers are needed for a variety of showcase ways to support it. It is our sincer- commerce event, the Ham Jam. Cindy worked with the Riverside Arts Market upcoming events that support Boys & Girls est hope that by creating awareness of local is the love of my life. My daughter and the annual Luminaria events held needs, we can all help generate positive solu- Clubs fundraising efforts Julia, 37, resides in West Palm in the historic district each December. tions, funds and help for those in our commu- Gardens. She was a nationally ranked Concerned with security issues, he nity who deserve it most. Like to shop online? Visit Boys & Girls Clubs gymnast, became an architect and most recently has headed the RAP Buy4 page at http://www.buy4.com/bgcnf presently is part owner of a yoga stu- Organization: and donate while you shop at tons of the Public Safety Committee. Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida most popular online retailers. Up to 30% of dio. She and Cindy have created a line He also is on the board and serves as your purchase will be donated to BGCNF. of Yoga accessories,” Kuzel said. “We treasurer for St. Paul Catholic Church’s Mission: Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast also have a standard poodle, Holly, Chapter of the St. Vincent de Paul char- Florida (BGCNF) provides a safe, positive Or donate a Wish List item! place for kids, ages 5-18 to go after school. who is the real boss of the family.” itable organization, dedicated to assist- School supplies: paper, pens, pencils, rulers, Our youth development programs empower Upon his retirement after more than ing the poor and homeless. Kuzel calculators young people in our community to reach their Games: Scrabble, Jenga, Checkers, Twister 17 years with the military, Kuzel expresses his musical side through full potential as productive, responsible and Art Supplies: Construction paper, crayons, owned a military electronics business caring citizens. We now serve more than singing as a tenor in the church choir. paintbrushes, paint and easels for 16 years. He is currently the execu- On the board of the Park & King 1,500 young people daily at 14 locations throughout Duval, Nassau and St. Johns tive assistant to Jacksonville City Area Association for ten years, Kuzel How to raise your hand: counties. Councilman Jim Love of District 14. serves as their treasurer. He stays Visit www.bgcnf.org and click the “Make a Despite his full work schedule, Kuzel is Donation” tab; or call (904)-396-4435 involved with safety and security issues Opportunities to help: For people who enjoy a longtime, active community volunteer and helps with projects and problems being with kids, volunteers can choose to who currently helps several local non- as he described it. A favorite activity is profits. chairing the Halloween event, some- The first charitable organization he thing he and Jim Love thoroughly will mention when asked is the enjoy, complete with wearing their own Developmental Learning Center (DLC) costumes. There is one other routine Nurse and Learn located in Murray task in the Park and Kings Streets area Hill. Kuzel serves on the DLC Board he regularly takes on that is much of Directors and does not hesitate to appreciated by local residents, but isn’t share his deep commitment to help exactly in the job description. children with severe disabilities and “Anyone can see me with Jim Love their families. His primary focus on the climbing the ladders to take care of board is fundraising and he credits a putting up and taking down the holiday nurse, Janice Kelly, with introducing and seasonal banners!” he said. him to the non-profit organization and He was also active with the West their unique mission. Riverside Elementary School Advisory “When I learned what the DLC is Council where he served as chairman doing through therapy and education for four years. Now taking a year-long for children ages birth to 22 years to sabbatical from that volunteer position, make sure they get a firm start in life, I Kuzel would like to return to volunteer wanted to be a part of that effort. The work at the neighborhood school at center offers year-round nursing care some point in the future. and therapies to children with severe Cindy is also a volunteer who previ- disabilities. Their programs can have a BLACK & WHITE PAGE

PAGE 32 AUGUST 2012 SURVEY cont. from 1 “We have a long history of doing PARK cont. from 1 “Once we get the scope, we will have a effort,” said Sally Robson, an 11-year this and have good results in getting Edgewood Avenue (east), Oak Street better idea of cost and the time frame for Riverside resident, chair of RAP’s responses from the appropriate agen- (north), and Hedrick Avenue (south). implementation as well as what parts of Green Team and an area leader in cies,” Brinton said. “It’s hard for one Burney said that while these are the it we want to implement.” charge of organizing other volunteers. person to get things done, but a group areas that were originally discussed, the Steve Diebenow, attorney for Mellow “I did it because I care about can really make a difference.” boundary areas for the ultimate study Mushroom, which is currently working Riverside/Avondale. This is my com- A difference was made in have not been finalized. through the process to develop a restau- munity and where I choose to live. I’ve Springfield in June with a survey that Avondale/Riverside District 14 City rant in the Shoppes of Avondale, said the lived in another neighborhood that identified 600 items. Cynthia Baker, a Councilman Jim Love, who had not restaurant has offered to help pay for a went down hill and it was very sad. volunteer from Wells Fargo who works seen the scope as of July 18, said that he study. “We offered to incur some of the I’m willing to do whatever it takes to in the San Marco area, participated in would prefer a wider area be studied and costs but no one has taken us up on the keep Riverside/ Avondale looking the Springfield event and looks for- felt that $60,000 might be high for just offer.” Diebenow also had not seen the great.” ward to contributing Avondale. “If we want to put in a scope scope as of July 18 and noted that Sophia Cain – to a future San Marco for a wider area, we have to do it soon Mellow Mushroom was not involved in Robson’s survey part- survey as well. because when I last talked to Calvin the process but welcomes a study. “A ner and a Riverside “It’s a lot more work “Mr. Brinton is a [Burney] he told me that we have parking study is something everyone native who is currently customer of ours and money budgeted for this fiscal year, but seems to agree should happen for The on summer break from than I thought it was when I saw City maybe not next,” Love said. This fiscal Shoppes of Avondale,” Diebenow said. her studies as an archi- Beautiful Jax come year ends September 30. Burney said “We have a parking management issue tecture student at the going to be, but it’s up on the volunteer that he and Love would be “getting not a parking resource issue. There are University of Florida – list, I just had to do together soon” but no date has been set. plenty of parking resources located in agreed. “I really love it,” Baker said. “They Burney said in his email, “Price will be the Shoppes of Avondale. Someone just the architecture and well worth the effort,” are a great organiza- determined by the depth of the scope.” has to figure out how to organize and neighborhood and Sally Robson tion and I can’t wait In a previous conversation he said, manage them.” want to do everything I to get into San Marco can to take care of it.” 11-year Riverside resident, with the survey.” BUTT cont. from 1 “We were excited to help out in a That matches the chair of RAP’s Green Team In addition to San since the group began its Cigarette new way — we hope more bait tanks goal of City Beautiful Marco, surveys cov- Litter Prevention Program more than start popping up in the rest of the city,” Jax, which has been ering Downtown, five years ago. Laskowitz said. conducting NIVP surveys for about 15 Arlington and Mandarin are planned in "Residents, business owners and Bait Tanks collect cigarette butts and years, then under its original name, coming months. City Beautiful Jax business partners make a tremendous also educate the public on the litter's JaxPride. The organization collates the also plans to put a guide online so that impact by donating time to pick up litter impact on fresh and saltwater marine data and then passes it on to the proper any group can organize an NIVP sur- of any kind," said Keep Jacksonville environments. The 5 Points tank is one agency. vey. They are also ramping up an Beautiful Commission Executive of several receptacles to be installed in That might mean sending a list of NIVP Junior Program for elementary Coordinator Vivian Harrell. "The volun- the Riverside/Avondale community dur- defaced U.S. Mail Boxes to the U.S. and middle/high school students. teers lead by example — cigarette litter ing the past year. Other Bait Tanks are Postal Service, a list of defaced city “Our volunteers range in age, back- leaches chemicals into the environment located on the St. Vincent's Medical traffic signs to the City of ground and ethnic group,” Brinton for many years. The butts affect people, Center Riverside riverfront and at The Jacksonville’s Traffic Engineering said. “That’s the great thing about this: sea life and our environment." Haskell Co. Looking to stamp out litter Department or a list of defaced state Anyone can get involved and help to Local business owners Jim Stracke in the neighborhood? Harrell said she is traffic signs or utility boxes to the keep their neighborhood beautiful.” and Lea Laskowitz, of Hawthorn Salon, looking for volunteers and assistance. Florida Department of Transportation. City Beautiful Jax website: also donated funds to the purchase of a For more information, contact Harrell at http://citybeautifuljax.org/ Bait Tank for the 5 Points area. [email protected].

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Pagan, Executive Sous Participating restaurants include: Basil Thai benefits St. Vincent's Chef, Mariner Sands Country Club — & Sushi, bb’s, Big Pete’s Pizzeria, Brew community outreach Stuart, Florida House Lounge @ River City Brewing Co., • Darin Sehnert, Culinary Director, 700 Kitchen Cooking School at Café Nola @ MOCA, Casa Dora, Chart Plans for the 11th Annual Delicious Mansion on Forsyth Park — Savannah, House, Chicago Pizza Sports Bar & Grille, Destinations, an event that has become Georgia Chomp Chomp, Cinco de Mayo, Fionn one of the region's most regaled culi- • Thomas Tolxdorf, Executive Chef, MacCool’s Irish Restaurant & Pub, nary events, are coming together in The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, — Indochine, Juliette’s Bistro, KOJA Sushi, true gourmet fashion. Organizers Amelia Island, Florida Northstar “The Pizza Bar," Olio, River City recently announced the featured chefs • Elmar Wolf, Executive Pastry Brewing Company, Sake House, for this year's event, which raises Chef, The Breakers—Palm Beach, Underbelly, The University Club, Vito’s important funds for the community out- Florida Italian Café, Wine Cellar, and Zodiac Bar & reach programs of Riverside-based St. Many of the celebrity chefs have Don't ruin your appetite — save room to Grill. Vincent's Health. supported the annual event particularly support the many restaurants in Downtown Downtown Vision is organizing the If the caliber of the 2012 guest chefs because it benefits the migrant farm Jacksonville next month during Eat Up event in partnership with the Office of are any indication, it is no wonder a workers, who are providing local pro- Downtown. And why not, since Downtown Economic Development, Jacksonville growing number of guests make a get- duce for our area, and their children. is a key area to the success of the historic Magazine, 904 and The Core. away weekend out of the Ponte Vedra The stars of the gourmet food and benefit. This year the event will be wine event are world renowned restau- September 6-8, 2012 at the Ponte rateur, Tony May and his executive Vedra Inn & Club. chef, Matteo Bergamini of New York Cake store opens in Avondale This year's guest chefs include... City restaurant, SD26. The chefs will For the Love of Cake opened this sum- • Tony May and Matteo Bergamini, prepare a fine dining experience at the mer in the Shoppes of Avondale. Owned SD26 — New York City, New York Celebrity Chef by the Sea Champagne by Leslie Danson and her daughters, • Olivier de Busschere, Executive Reception and Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Lauren and Taylor Danson, the store is Chef, Nikolai’s Roof, Atlanta Hilton — on Sep. 6 at the Ponte Vedra Inn and located at 4205 St. Johns Ave. next to Atlanta Georgia Club. Casablanca hair salon. • Karl Edlbauer, Corporate May, Matteo and the other chef line- While the business specializes in cus- Executive Chef, Peabody Hotel — up will showcase their talents on Sep. 8 tom cakes for all occasions — including Orlando, Florida at Delicious Destinations — birthdays, weddings, baby showers, bridal • Aaron Fuller, Banquet Chef, Mar- Jacksonville's Premier Food and Wine showers and celebrations of all kinds — a-Lago/Trump International — Palm Event. Each of the chef's presentations the Dansons also offer walk-in customers Beach, Florida will be paired with a variety of excep- fresh cupcakes. Patrons wanting custom • Dusty Grove, Executive Chef tional wines selected by Southern Wine sculpted cakes are in luck at For the Love Marshwood Clubhouse, The Landings & Spirits of North Florida. Reservations of Cake. The Dansons say they can make Club — Savannah, Georgia for the Saturday food and wine event just about anything out of cake. • Steve Mengel, Executive Sous are avail be for $250 per person. The store's walk-in hours are Tuesday Chef, The Greenbrier — White Sulphur For more information, visit through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Springs, West Virginia www.DeliciousDestinationsJax.com Consultations and cake pick-ups can be • Hermann Muller, Executive Chef, scheduled at the customer's Ponte Vedra Inn and Club, — Ponte convenience. PAGE 36 AUGUST 2012 Called to the office: Meet your new principal! and education. In 2006 I began admin- What kind of roles should teachers, There's a new teacher at the helm of John istrative leadership at Kings Trail students, staff, parents and the commu- N.C. John Stockton Elementary School in Elementary as assistant principal. Since nity play in the education of your Ortega Forest. The Resident is pleased to then I have served at Mandarin High school's students? introduce you to Charlene McEarl, who School (Curriculum and Instruction), I’m all about the students and am commit- was named principal of the neighborhood Hendricks Avenue Elementary and San ted to achieving high standards. I strongly school this summer. Join us as we wel- Jose Elementary in the same capacity. believe that building productive relation- come McEarl to the neighborhood and get ships between students, faculty, staff, par- to know this longtime educator: Why are you excited about this new ents and community provides a school leadership opportunity? John N.C. with diverse perspectives and a strength Name: Charlene McEarl Stockton has a strong history of tradition. that positively impacts student achieve- I am looking forward to working with the ment and the educational experience of Hometown: Myrtle Beach, S.C. (I was an students, faculty, staff, parents and com- the whole child. I am excited to meet the Air Force Brat) munity as we continue to build on its dedicated Stockton Family and look for- record of excellence! ward to making it my home away from Neighborhood of residence: Mandarin home! area What are some of the plans you have in store for the 2012-2013 school year? What should students, teachers, par- Family: Husband of 22 years, adult son During the upcoming 2012-2013 school ents know about your leadership style? and five pets. Yes, five. I love animals! year I plan to bring our vision to life! I think Stockton will find that I am accessi- ble and open to ideas while at the same Teaching/administration experience: I Vision: Stockton is a learning community time committed to making decisions in the To help me balance work with play, when began teaching elementary students in where highly qualified staff, motivated stu- best interest of Stockton’s students. I’m not in the classroom I enjoy reading, South Carolina during August 1992. Five dents, devoted families, and committed gardening (with my pets), being outdoors, years later, my family and I relocated to business partner’s work together to create What might your students find you especially on the beach, traveling with my Jacksonville where I continued teaching a positive school culture meeting the doing when you're not behind the prin- family and if the weather is comfortable a and furthering my leadership development needs of the 21st century student. cipal's desk — in your free time? long motorcycle ride. Messy fun part of Mud Day celebration Rockin' back Gyminators hosts to school annual event Riverside Park United Methodist Church will be giving away 350 back- packs filled with school supplies to school age kids Aug. 11 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Riverside Park. This free event is set to feature fire trucks, bounce houses, face painting Gyminators Gymnastics is hosting its and many other activities. Free school annual National Gymnastics Day event on physicals and vaccinations will be avail- Students at St. Johns Presbyterian Preschool got their hands Sep. 22. Due to the Olympic games, organ- able courtesy of St. Vincent's. In addi- dirty with a distinctive summer celebration. In honor of izers expect this year's gathering to be the tion, free toothbrushes and exam vouch- biggest yet. For more information, contact International Mud Day, the children helped create a slimy mess ers will be given courtesy of Riverside Jessica Peyton at (904) 388-5533 or on the school play yard and even shared commemorative mud Dental. [email protected]. pies. AUGUST 2012 PAGE 37 You should take her seriously. Stay calm “that’s enough.” Above all teach her not to but empathize. Reassure her that bullying allow the bully to pull them into a verbal or Tips for dealing with child bullying is wrong in whatever shape it takes. physical fight. Teach her to walk away By Dr. William L. Scott affects can be pervasive and last for a life- Support their right to take steps to stop preferably into a safe area like a school Guest Contributor time. Parents must take bullying seriously. the unwanted and undeserved behavior. office or teacher occupied classroom. Almost all parents can remember being Assure her you will support her and that • Ignore the Bully: Teach her to pretend Question from Parent: My child bullied but the difference is that with the you will assist her in getting her help with she does not hear the bully's remarks and comes home everyday in tears and tells new technology bullies can get to your kid the problem. Here are some good guide- therefore does not to react to them. Walk me she has been bullied. I want to help anytime. That is what makes bullying more lines for parents to follow when dealing away without comment or reaction. but I don’t know what to do. How much serious today than back in our day. I with this difficult situation: • Use the buddy system: This is the should I get involved and how much remember how much it hurt then too. • Don’t over personalize the situation: strength in numbers idea. Tell her to get a should I let my kid work it out on her Some states, including Florida, have Stay calm and keep in our role as parent. friend to be allied with her and against the own? pasted laws to protect children from bul- • Don’t take over the solution: You will bully. They should both follow these guide- lies. That is an indication of how serious want to fix everything but that will leave lines. Answer from Behavioral Bill: and long lasting the affects of bullying can your child feeling powerless. • Teach her to talk to an adult: Schools The problem of bullying seems to get be for the kid. • Don’t minimize the situation: Take the are full of helpful people. She should find more pervasive as time goes by. National Many kids will not tell a parent that situation seriously and know she needs an a safe and empathic person to talk with. A statistics show one out of every four chil- they’re being bullied. A child might feel advocate that is more powerful than the teacher, school administrator or guidance dren in our country is being bullied by ashamed or worried that they are to blame bully. Talk to them about the situation and counselor are good choices. other kids at school. What responsibility somehow, and they become experts at let them know you understand and that • Step in: Step in only when things should parents take on to help their child keeping it all inside. Here are five signs you are here to help. have escalated to the point that these when the kid finds themselves the target you need to be aware of as the parent? • Don’t blame your child for what is strategies are not working and when not of another kid’s verbal cruelty or physical • Fear about going to school or to get- happening: Don’t ask her what she is stepping in will make the situation worse. aggression? It’s a good question. ting on the computer. doing to create the situation. Instead, Your child needs to know that you are Bullying is really just another form of • Mood changes after receiving a text explain to her that his is not her fault. more powerful than the people causing abuse. Anytime one person exerts power or signing into Facebook and other social her misery. over another to control them it is abusive. media. Problem solve with your child to cor- Adults can be bullied too. In this case it is • Refusal to board the school bus and rect the situation by empowering her A terrific resource and a place where about kids using power to control other begging you for rides to school. through strategies. many or these ideas originated can be kids, sometimes with the intention to • Often wants to stay home from school found at: cause harm. for health reasons. • Teach her not to react fearfully. http://www.empoweringparents.com/ Bullying is no joke. 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NOL stops games to honor fallen Front: Delaney McClure; Holding Flag (from left): Diogo Bueno, Cissa Braune, Caroline Taylor, Hayla Duarte; Middle Row (from left): Ann-Maris Walton, Pepe Lima, Luca Drummond, Bryce Bongiovanni, Jack Barksdale, Whit Hutto, Kenya Smith, Courtney Dalmida, and Jada Kirkland; Last Row (from left) C'Nae King, Kerry McClure, soldier during NAS procession Connor McClure, Mac Lyerly, Desiree Wright, Joe Kolb-Lugo, Timiquana Williams, Caio Braggio, Joao Morales, Darielle Pates, and Sarah Davis Recently, players, coaches and families of NOL (Navy-Ortega-Lakeshore) Little League stopped play and left the ball fields, stands and concessions to honor U.S. A group of 11 students from San to help the kids get to know each other Army Staff Sergeant Dick Lee, who died in Afghanistan. Marco, Riverside, and Ortega is partici- and get excited for their activities. The Tommy Brooke, president of NOL, asked players, coaches and families to be part pating in CISV Jacksonville this sum- interchange led the first few energizers, of a NAS Jacksonville tribute along the base’s Yorktown Avenue. mer. but as the Sanctuary on 8th Street girls “This was an opportunity to honor a fallen soldier and show a grieving family that they are not alone and that the men and women of NAS Jacksonville and our NOL CISV is a global community of dedi- felt more comfortable they jumped family stand behind them,” Brooke said. cated volunteers, creating opportunities right in. When everyone felt more NAS Jacksonville received the remains Lee, 31, of Keystone Heights. He died for all ages to experience the excite- acquainted, the first activity started, April 26 in Ghanzi province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when his vehicle struck ment of cultural diversity through edu- where three groups used team-building an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 95th Military Police cational programs. CISV was founded skills to raise a rolled newspaper (like a Battalion, 18th Military Police Brigade, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, on the belief that peace is possible stick) from the floor to the ceiling as a Sembach, Germany. through friendship – and that the real group. The catch? Each person could “I was so proud of all of our NOL players and families. It was a privilege to take difference can be made by starting with only use one finger! No grabbing or part in honoring a local hero,” said NOL parent Cathleen Murphy. children. holding was allowed. Several students are involved in a After 10-15 minutes, the delegates Brazil interchange including: Jack gathered for a debriefing. MHAA holds closing day activities Barksdale, Bryce Bongiovanni, Whit “The debrief is the most important On closing day at Murray Hill Athletic Association (MHAA), Murray Hill Baptist Hutto, Mac Lyerly, Caroline Taylor, and part," said João Moraes, Brazil Church came out with sound systems to announce the baseball, softball and t-ball Ann Maris Walton. The Interchange Delegation Leader. "That’s where you games. Jay Stuckey organized the event for MHAA. This is the fourth year they engages the whole family — not just try to understand the lesson." have done this for the park and it's always a special way to end the season. the student delegate. As part of the pro- The second activity focused on cul- gram, seven delegates from Brazil and tural understandings. Riverside their team leader visited Jacksonville Presbyterian Church hosted the activity. VAC looking to football season for two weeks. Then the Jacksonville Several other neighborhood residents Venetia Athletic Club (VAC) is preparing for their second season of developmental students will travel to Brazil, where are participating in CISV this summer tackle football. VAC a nonprofit sports league for children 7-12 years of age. families there will reciprocate hosting. including: Paige Charron (Norway They are currently accepting registrations and are limiting the number of teams While in Jacksonville, the Village), Eric Chiotti (Faroe Islands to four within each age division. The majority of games will be played at Venetia U.S./Brazil group participated in a vari- Summer Camp), Emily Evans (Austria Elementary School. ety of activities .One of the most Village), Xander Magevney (Austria For more information, contact Sara Brackin, league director at engaging events included a meeting Village), and Will Taylor (Faroe Islands [email protected] or 904-226-4024. Or visit www.venetiasports.com. with children from the Sanctuary on 8th Summer Camp). Street. The day started with energizers

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As families enjoy the final weeks of sum- Brian E.M. Johnson mer this month, neighborhood school administrators have been wrapping up many changes and improvements on area cam- puses. From staff and leadership adjust- ments to sweeping physical developments, local schools may not look exactly the same come the First Day of School. Curious about what's happening where? Big changes in play at some Several neighborhood school leaders pulled back the curtain a little to reveal some of the neighborhood schools exciting changes underway. St. Matthew's Catholic School The Bolles School

St. Matthew's Catholic School has The biggest change at The Bolles refitted the 35-station, networked com- School this summer is in leadership. John puter lab this summer. A commitment to E. Trainer Jr., Ph.D. retired after 11 years of providing teachers and students with up strong guidance at the School. Brian E.M. to date technology learning tools is pres- Johnson entered office in July as the ent. Students and faculty have access to School’s seventh president and head of currently comprised of more than 30 online resources including electronic text- school. Johnson most recently served as PCs, a 6-foot long "Smartboard," and books, communication tools, and a wire- headmaster at Alexander Dawson School eight individual networked student work- less infrastructure. The computer lab is in Boulder, Colorado. stations in the media center. Facility improvements are also taking place on each of the four Bolles campus- director of advancement. es. The parking lots are being improved Riverside Ingram will lead the way for and repaved on the Upper School San the Riverside’s various Jose Campus including new lights posts Presbyterian fundraising efforts and the added and the bus lanes being moved for Business Partners Program. more efficient drop off and pick up of stu- She will also coordinate dents. Also on the San Jose Campus, Day School Riverside’s special events and continued renovations of Bolles Hall are work closely with the taking place including resident halls and With a major campus Riverside Parent’s refinishing the original wood floors in the improvement, the Rice Sports Association. Prior to joining hallways. The Admission Office and Zone, recently complete, RPDS, Ingram served as the Finance Center are switching locations Riverside Presbyterian Day School has Funding Development Specialist for the with each building being renovated. enjoyed a quiet and productive summer. American Association of Clinical Changes on the Lower School Whitehurst The school recently hired Jacksonville Endocrinologists (AACE). Campus include a renovated administrative native, Elizabeth Ingram, as its new office and a new building for an additional section of fifth grade. A new cafetorium several final projects that were a part of a and a bookstore are being constructed on St. Mark's recent $5 million dollar capital campaign. the Lower School Ponte Vedra Beach Students will enjoy performances, indoor Campus. At the Middle School Bartram Episcopal Day sports, and freshly prepared lunches in Campus, a new gated welcome station is the new multi-purpose Lori Schiavone being placed at the campus entrance. Commons building. They will also enjoy School outdoor sports and P.E. classes on the refurbished Berg Family Playfield. Students, parents, and teachers at St. Parents will appreciate new paved park- Mark's Episcopal Day School will return Join us any or everyday as ing areas around the campus easing your primary preschool or to school in August to the completion of morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up. complement to other programs.

English, Eagle Living, Study Skills and s School readiness Episcopal School Leadership. Mimi has a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education s Socialization from Radford University in s Active, hands-on learning of Jacksonville Virginia and a Master of Episcopal School of Education degree from the s Parent-teacher communication Jacksonville has made several College of William & Mary. Southside key staff and faculty changes for Bryant replaces Pat Andrews, s Flexible the 2012-2013 school year. One who served as Middle School Location Schedule of the biggest announcements Head for six years and four Opening was that of Mimi Bryant to the years as Dean of the Middle position of Head of the Middle School. Andrews has chosen to Fall School for 2012-2013. Charles F. change roles at ESJ. She will 2012! Zimmer, Episcopal's acting now work in a part-time capacity www.kidspark.com Head of School, made the announcement with the Admissions Office and Technology this summer. department on specific projects. Fun private parties. Hourly childcare - days, evenings Bryant has worked at Episcopal for 17 In other staffing news, Lisa Allen is the and weekends. years and most recently has served as the new director of The Episcopal Fund while Learning Specialist and Life Management Beth Smith was named girls basketball Come for a tour! In Jacksonville In Historic Ortega/Avondale License# Instructor. In addition, she has taught coach at the school. CO4DUO72 For ages 2-12. 4274 Herschel St. s 904.387.8602