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Local residents residents Local Southpoint, as the St. Vincent's HealthCare Founda HealthCare Vincent's St. the as Southpoint, - A magical magical A Patrons packed the house at the Jacksonville Marriott Marriott Jacksonville the at house the packed Patrons PAGE 02 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS MARCH 2015 PUBLISHERS Seth Williams [email protected] Locally Owned and Operated Pamela Bradford Williams Casting one’s vote an important privilege The Resident is a monthly Advertise with Us! newspaper mailed to Call 904.388.8839 or email: homeowners in Riverside, Debra McGregor - [email protected] Avondale, Ortega, Murry Hill, Tarryn Bradford - [email protected] San Marco, San Jose and Media Rate Card: www.residentnews.net St. Nicholas. For advertising By Katie Schoettler Increasing voter turnout candidate has to address those issues. information please call 904.388.8839. Editorial Resident Community News It is never too late to become familiar Send Us News! submissions are welcome, but subject to editing at the A low voter turnout is detrimental in with the issues and candidates. EDITOR NEWS EDITOR publisher’s discretion. Facts and statements expressed Only an estimated 30 percent of Du- Education is key when deciding Kate A. Hallock Greg Walsh in the editorial content are a unitary election. According to Robert not necessarily those of [email protected] the Resident. All content is val County’s registered voters will hit Phillips, Chief Election Officer with the which candidates to vote for, and copyrighted and may not be reprinted, copied or reproduced the polls for the March 24 election that Duval County Supervisor of Elections, research all of the races candidates without written permission from the publisher. ©2015. includes the races for mayor, sheriff and an election costs about $1.5 million. The and key issues is important. One way numerous City Council seats. higher the turnout in the unitary elec- to avoid this problem is to look at the Why the low turnout projection? It tion, the higher the opportunity for one sample ballot from the Supervisor of could be because many voters don’t re- candidate to earn the majority of the vote Elections Office to become familiar Design Production: Joshua Garrett, Danielle Smith-Boldt alize how important the March election and thus avoid the expense of a run-off. with the races and the candidates up for is and how a number of races may be election working to earn your vote. 1650 Margaret St. • #310 • Jacksonville, FL 32204 A higher voter turnout can also decrease Phone: 904.388.8839 • Fax: 904.388.2209 decided this month without moving to the probability of a recount, which can Campaigns thrive with the help of www.ResidentNews.net the General Election in May. cost the taxpayers thousands of dollars. volunteers. If a specific candidate or is- Many Jacksonville voters may be There are many organizations in sue sparks your interest, do not hesitate unaware the March election is unlike Jacksonville with the sole mission of to contact the campaign team to see a traditional primary election where increasing voter turnout, including the what you can do to help. Most impor- they can only cast votes for candidates newly formed Jax Young Voters Coali- tantly, always remember to get out and in their party. In Jacksonville’s unitary tion, a non-partisan group with a goal vote. Every vote really does count and election, all candidates running for of- to increase turnout of voters between the outcome of each race will affect the fice appear on the same ballot. So, even ages 18 to 40. future of the city. if you are registered as a Democrat, you Voters deserve to know the issues Contact the Duval County Supervisor can vote for a Republican candidate and that will impact the future of Jackson- of Elections or visit www.duvalelec- vice versa; independent voters can also ville and the solutions and ideas each tions.com for more information. cast ballots for any party’s candidate in the unitary election. In the event no candidate receives more than 50 percent of the vote, the top two vote-getting candidates, re- gardless of party affiliation will face off in the General Election on May 19. As of Feb. 19, there were 548,733 registered voters in Duval County, with Democrats totaling 227,695, Repub- licans 201,110 and no party affiliated (NPA) voters at 119,928.

Joe Sampson, Christian Harden, Jimmy Midyette, Meredith O'Malley Johnson, Kemal Gasper, Karina Del Cid, Joey Marchy, Jack Twachtman, Donteacia Seymore, Jesse Wilson, Sara Dougherty, Keith Walters, Joanna Kurycki, Karen Kurycki, Jeff Smith BOOK NOW for upcoming celebrations! think city elections should be partisan, Young adults so we are focusing on City Council.” hope to change The nonprofit, all-volunteer group will host collaborative events, and voter apathy create engaging and informative marketing and social media cam- among peers paigns to excite young voters. “It’s about [the candidates] wanting The Jax Young Voters Coalition, a to invest in the city and the vision nonpartisan group of young profes- we have; making those quality of sionals, hopes to decrease voter apathy life investments we so badly need,” among 18- to 40-year-old residents by Johnson said. “[We’re looking for] increasing voter turnout by at least five more of a balanced approach for percent in the elections this month. funding between homegrown small “I feel like we’re at a turning point businesses and the big businesses, for our city and we have to get the issues important for our generation.” right leadership in place that’s willing The Jax Young Voters Coalition Call Us Today! 22-member board of directors includes Licensed • Insured to invest in our city and make it every- Various Specials 904-739-8289 thing it can be,” said coalition founder San Marco residents Christian Harden Contact for Details Meredith O’Malley Johnson. “We don’t and Sean Tucker. Reasons I Love My Job Last week, one of my historic buyers closed thanking him for his service to our country. So proud are insane and it shows. Such beautiful work going on on his family’s ‘new’ circa 1924 Avondale home on to help him! sustaining the future of our beaches. Pine Street. His Mother still lives a few houses Today, I experienced the fully-blossoming Nocatee Life as a Realtor is never dull, is always rewarding, is away in his birth home. Makes my heart sing! A where new construction is accommodating the streaming sometimes difficult but always worth every moment. Not few days ago, I spoke with my newest seller influx of out of state buyers moving jobs to and taking jobs only do I stay current with our lovely city’s growth, I get to who is allowing me to help her let go of in Jacksonville. Family upon happy family worshipping the meet diverse people from all kinds of places, sometimes only her home of over 60 years on Belvedere. sun at Splash Park reminded me of how Ortega Forest felt as far away as Avondale is to Ortega, but it doesn’t get any It is my privilege! Yesterday, one of as a kid (except we splashed in the canal with real gators). better than that. I love my job because of you. If you need a my military buyers was quoted a I’m off soon to help a buyer find her beach house where committed Realtor, why not try me? I’m all in. 3.5% fixed rate loan with zero down life is a few steps softer. The building permits in Jax Beach —Anne Rain Anne Burpee Rain Broker Associate, Previews International Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty

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there…and we have a chance to test and the Downtown Council is especial- RAM regular market and get feedback.” ly proud of his accomplishments.” Olive My Pickle’s operation is on St. Nico Hogeveen, owner of GolfTEC is Chamber Augustine Road near University Boule- on the Southside, was also a finalist for vard. “Jacksonville is a great city. It’s all the Chamber award. Hogeveen said the Small Business about what you give to the city because application process was rigorous but you will never receive if you don’t give very informative. “In terms of benefits, Award winner back. That’s a key principle,” he said. some of this has already started with Jax Chamber President Daniel Davis exposure throughout the JAX Chamber By Greg Walsh Shai Tzabari and his wife, Charlotte, with the Small said Tzabari is a prime example of how community and some will be leveraged Resident Community News Business Leader of the Year Award presented by the Jax important small business is to the city. throughout 2015,” Hogeveen said. Chamber of Commerce. “Small business is the life blood of com- Finalists for the Small Business If you have visited the River- Jax Chamber of Commerce Small merce in our community,” Davis said. Leader award must be a chamber side Arts Market (RAM) in the past Business Leader of the Year. Cynthia Farmer, immediate past member, must own at least 25 per- few years there’s no doubt you saw “Riverside is where we made our president of the Chamber’s Downtown cent of the business, be active in daily Shai Tzabari making a pitch for main focus because it is the down- Council, said fellow chamber members operations, have been in business his business Olive My Pickle. town, the center of Jacksonville,” the saw Tzabari’s enthusiasm starting with for at least three years, demonstrate Meeting and greeting people Israel-born Tzabari said. “Riverside his first visit. “Shai, his wife Charlotte, business acumen and leadership and at the food stand is critical to Tz- Arts Market is one of most important and Olive My Pickle reflect incredible have gross revenues of less than $5 abari, who was recently named the markets. We have much more exposure values that are a model for any business million for the previous three years.

Water taxi service is continuing – for now

By Greg Walsh The company signed a six-month Resident Community News agreement in August to operate the 98- and 50-passenger boats, with the The Ortega-based operator of the hope that a long-term agreement city’s downtown water taxi is com- could be reached. The short-term mitted to continuing the service but agreement ended in mid-February believes changes need to be made to with no resolution but the city extend- Currently passengers, who pay $7 When taking into consideration increase daily ridership and make it ed the agreement with Lakeshore roundtrip or $4 one-way, are picked up that Lakeshore Marine pays all operat- financially sustainable. Marine temporarily as the two sides at Friendship Fountain and taken to the ing costs as well as providing liability “I don’t think a gap in service would continue to meet. Jacksonville Landing. Under its contract insurance, the current agreement is be good for anyone,” said Heather Sur- Ridership during big events such as with the city Lakeshore Marine must unsustainable, she said. “People don’t face, a partner in Lakeshore Marine, Jaguars football games is good, Surface pay two crew members to be on duty 11 realize this is not funded by taxpayers, the company that operates the water said. However, it falls off to only a hours a day, seven days a week. Surface it’s funded by the private operator and taxi. “That’s one of the things that handful of riders during week days. noted the previous operators were paid we pay a portion of the (rider) fees to hurt the water taxi in the past…the Since 2012, ridership has fallen by 40 an annual fee in addition to receiving a the city,” she said. break in service.” percent, she said. portion of the rider fees.

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“I don’t want it to become senior approval for their plans for the 28-acre you get there and say ‘Gee, I have been Thinking living,” Rummell said during site. Since then, Rummell has spoken to to this before’ then we have failed. This a 20-minute speech and video several groups about the project. is something new and different.” ‘Healthy Town’ presentation. “I want it to be a place During his speech to Meninak The project, he said, is an outgrowth where I could be comfortable living members, Rummell spent as much time of his work as worldwide chairman and beyond but also a place where my children talking about what the project won’t be. of the Urban Land Institute, a large could be comfortable living.” For example he assured the audience of real estate organization that adopted By Greg Walsh It’s also clear the developers want to more than 50 businessmen, attorneys Rummell’s proposal to encourage Resident Community News address concerns Healthy Town won’t and other professionals that Healthy building healthy places as part of its have a “strange vibe that where you Town is only a “descriptor.” two-year theme. Developers Peter Rummell and all are going to think if you don’t eat Elements is working with a local As a result, Healthy Town is getting Michael Balanky are continuing their granola at 7 in the morning and do yoga marketing company to create a contest worldwide interest. “This is not a little promotional efforts for “Healthy Town,” at 7:30 that you don’t fit in. where the public can suggest names for idea; this is not a Jacksonville idea. the planned residential and retail “It’s going to be a place that is normal the development. There are ideas coming in from all development they want to bring to the and lets you live a life better than you Specifics about the project are around the world…” Southbank. do now,” Rummell said. limited, Rummell said, because work With an estimated three-quarters of Speaking at the Meninak Club in JEA board members voted in January on the site’s master plan is still being the world’s population living in cities February, Rummell made it clear what to finalize the contract with Rummell finalized. However, he did give a few within 25 years, developers are facing a the $400 million project of residential and Balanky’s company, Elements hints about what Elements has in mind, new challenge, he said. living and retail space on the former JEA Development of Jacksonville. The explaining “the thing that is going to “All you have to do is create an Southside Generating Plant is – and isn’t. contract gives them one year to get city make a difference is the software.” environment that is fun to live and “All will have access to the software easy to do that. I am convinced that and they can customize their life in the Jacksonville is ready for that and that way they want to,” he said. we can start that idea here. We are Again using the “is-isn’t” analogy, excited about it. We think we have a Rummell said Healthy Town won’t good idea, we have a magnificent site It’s going to be simply have “wider jogging trails or and we are now ready to go.” cleaner air.” And it won’t be a typical He also encouraged the audience to a place that is large housing development with a golf think of ways Jacksonville can tap into course that loses money. “If you want a lucrative unused resource – successful normal and lets one of them there are hundreds across seniors who snowbird to Ponte Vedra the country that are half full,” he said. Beach and Amelia Island. Finding a way “Nobody is building them anymore … to do that could give Jacksonville the you live a life That’s not the future.” best of Naples’ senior living and the A short video shown before youthful feel of an Austin, Texas, he said. better than Rummell, a former Disney “Think about the wisdom and Imagineering and St. Joe Co. CEO Rolodexes and money that comes to you do now. spoke, described the development Ponte Vedra and Amelia on a part time as having many opportunities for basis. It is a resource that is available for — Peter Rummell “unintentional exercise” and that the tapping; it is as valuable as any other “stairs will be everywhere.” energy source we could find,” he said. When completed, Healthy Town The 69-year-old Rummell, a co- will have about 1,000 housing units creator of OneSpark, wasn’t shy about Perfection in the Heart of San Marco! and nearly 200,000 square feet of challenging audience members to think commercial space, including a large big as well. While OneSpark may target 4009 San Jose Boulevard Beautifully renovated two-story built in park and a marina with restaurants, but young entrepreneurs, there needs to be 1930’s in the sought after San Marco area. no large department stores, he said. ways to link them with “65-year-olds This home features: formal living room, formal dining room, beautifully renovated With experience developing real with experience, contacts and cash.” kitchen, family room, study, playroom / estate projects around the world, “How do you combine the two? That office, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, large Rummell makes it clear Healthy is something we are going to try and renovated master suite with walk-in closet and dressing room, and 2-car garage. Town is going to blaze a new trail. adapt to Healthy Town.” Offered at $858,000 “This is a big idea. If, after it opens, For more information, contact: Sacha Higham • 904-548-7636 Franklin McDaniel • 904-651-6628

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or make sense if it doesn’t provide jobs, a developed Shipyards a reality. Khan’s Shipyards plan boost our economy and self-confidence, “I believe in dreaming big and obvi- stabilize the future of the Jaguars fran- ously Shad Khan has done that.” chise and improve our overall quality of Including the USS Adams in the pro- draws local praise life. Our proposal to partner with the posal is also a great idea, Love said. “You City of Jacksonville on this project will have an extremely valuable piece of land. achieve this and more.” It just makes sense. It’s a wedding made If there’s skepticism about whether the in heaven…and with developers Peter plan will ever become reality, it’s based Rummell and Mike Balanky’s ‘Healthy on the Shipyards’ history of failed deals Town’ across the river and going up that’s left the site essentially vacant since simultaneously, now you have synergy. the 1990s. The most recent ended in I am really excited about the next four 2009 when LandMar’s plan for condos, years. I think Jacksonville is a good city a river walk and retail and commercial and we’re on verge of being a great city.” buildings died when its parent company Dave Auchter, executive vice presi- filed for bankruptcy. dent of NAI Hallmark Partners, which is Describing his proposal as modern building 220 Riverside and Unity Plaza and urban, Khan said it would also be a in Brooklyn, said “Shad Khan seems walkable destination “that connects the to start with a goal in mind and then Sports Complex with downtown Jack- sets his course. Most credible football sonville, activates Bay Street, engages pundits respect what he is doing to build with Hogan’s Creek Greenway and hosts a sustainable, winning NFL franchise. I

Architectural images show what Jaguars’ owner Shad Khan’s ideas are for the Shipyards property. Photo by: Populous activities throughout the year.” expect he will take the same approach to Khan said he is hopeful the project the Shipyards. And the goal is extraordi- By Greg Walsh in colorful architectural drawings, de- will move forward once it is presented nary. While the course ahead is certainly Resident Community News picting a marina, hotels and restaurants, to the DIA, saying “it is critical to the complex, I can’t see why anyone would expanded river walk from Downtown future of Jacksonville and the Jaguars. It doubt Shad's success.” Urging city leaders to bring economic to the stadium including a suspension is our hope the DIA shares our sense of District 5 Council Member Lori Boyer vitality into the city, Jaguars owner Shad bridge, park space and a permanent mu- urgency and resolve. The opportunity to said she’s excited to see someone taking Khan is proposing an expansive com- seum for the USS Charles F. Adams. change Jacksonville is here.” an interest in the Shipyards property. mercial and residential development of In his annual State of the Reaction was generally positive from “I am certainly interested in hearing the Shipyards that would connect the Jaguars comments, the billionaire businesspeople and local elected officials. about their concept and also hearing Downtown area to EverBank Field. businessman stressed the importance Anita Vining, president of the San about the expected participation of the Representatives of Iguana Invest- of such a development on the 48- Marco Merchants Association, described city,” Boyer said. ments, a development entity created by acre Shipyards, which also would herself as “overly excited about the Ship- From what she’s hearing, Boyer said the Jacksonville Jaguars owner just for include a team practice facility. yards Development. Jacksonville is very she’s got “a little concern” about a the Shipyards project, made a formal “The Shipyards would give downtown lucky to have a person like Shad Khan proposed amphitheater because of past presentation to the Downtown Invest- Jacksonville the kind of iconic identity who has great vision and obviously an noise complaints from residents on the ment Authority about the plan that that many downtown districts in the extraordinary business man. other side of the St. Johns River. Also, initially has no price tag or timeline. United States enjoy and we currently “That area is one of the premier spots she wondered whether the Jaguars’ prac- However, there is a concept, presented lack,” Khan said. “But it doesn’t work in the city and offers amazing poten- tice fields would be open to the public tial. The plan I saw unveiled by Khan for other events. appears to offer something for everyone But overall, Khan’s proposal could and including drawing visitors who will benefit Downtown, she said. “We keep eventually want to live here. Our city is hearing Downtown is just on the brink beautiful and currently is screaming for of coming back. Clearly Brooklyn has venues on the St Johns River. happened, that is real, and the continued “His plan will take Jacksonville for- impetus is for Downtown to happen. ward and could highlight Jacksonville as “If it does happen that would be a a top tier city. My hope is for our current game-changer, no question about it.” city leaders and Economic Development Mayor Alvin Brown said, “I think it’s Council to support his plan and help to going to be successful for a number of push to the top of their agenda and work reasons. One, you have a great visionary Proud Supporter of with him not against him.” leader in Shad Khan. As a mayor, it’s my AmAzing District 14 Councilman Jim Love called top priority. I believe in Downtown, and VAlue! Khan’s plan “very unique, very visionary.” there’s a drive to make sure we have the “What I really like about it is it has a best Downtown. I think that’s what’s dock, mAndArin riVerfronT lot of docking and uses the river more going to happen.” 8 Bedrooms / 5 Bathrooms / 2 Half Baths / than other plans before,” said Love, The mayor also has noted that the city 6524 square feet $1,685,000 who is chairman of the City Council’s will conduct a process following the law, Waterways Commission. which requires the city to advertise for Hidden While stressing the plans are only other proposals for at least 30 days if the TreAsure in conceptual, Love acknowledges that City moves forward. sT. nicHolAs Khan could be the person to finally make

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By Greg Walsh just playing out for Jacksonville Resident Community News restauranteurs who began on four wheels.

To Anthony Hashem it’s a natural A restaurant background progression – start out with a food truck, build the brand for his tasty Hashem knows quite a bit about edible offerings by driving to wherever working in a traditional restaurant. he can find hungry diners and then His father, uncle and grandmother transition to a brick and mortar operated Desert Sands sandwich shop location where his now loyal customers in St. Nicholas for 35 years. can come any day of the week. Serving traditional Lebanese For the Bishop Kenny High School American style food including tabouleh graduate who grew up working in his and pita sandwiches for breakfast and family’s small restaurant on Beach lunch, the business gave Hashem a Boulevard, the food truck gave him a chance to see how running a restaurant chance to gradually develop his idea of becomes a way of life. “gourmet grilled cheese.” “I would get dropped off here after The move to a permanent spot school instead of home. I did all my Anthony Hashem, owner of Happy Grilled Cheese. happened much quicker. homework on the cutting board in “It was dictated by the (success of the) the backroom next to the slicer,” said ago (and to 50 feet in 2014), there’s been “I am excited to keep the food truck business,” Hashem said while sitting near Hashem, whose grandmother always a proliferation of food trucks. going. One of the good things about the his colorfully decorated truck. “I had seemed to pick him for chores. “I never Currently there are more than 70 restaurant is the kind of product we can a five-year plan to get a restaurant but realized she was trying to teach me, I food trucks operating locally. put in the food truck, specials we can put ended up signing a lease just a year and a guess, about the business.” “I was ready, and as soon as they on, the type of ingredients we can use. half in. It was just out of necessity.” But there was another influence, legalized food trucks I had three Now that his food truck, Happy Grilled though, having just as much impact on business plans waiting. The grilled Corner Taco transition Cheese, is doing well he’s moving into 5 how he thought about food preparation. cheese concept was the first of the Points with hopes the demand for grilled During summer trips to Austin, Texas three,” he said. “I walked out of a Corner Taco is about one year ahead cheese only increases. Others who began with family Hashem often stopped at corporate job with a cellphone carrier of Happy Grilled Cheese in its move to with a food truck and made the same that city’s many food trucks. and was ready to go.” opening a storefront in Riverside. In transition, such as Corner Taco owner “I grew up every summer eating at In late February, Hashem was putting Dickerson’s case, he started out with Christopher Dickerson, say Hashem is food trucks in Austin but knowing they the finishing touches on renovations to a small stand in a Neptune Beach bar making the right choice and will benefit. were illegal in Jacksonville,” he said. Happy Grilled Cheese at 1029 Park St. before moving to a food truck in 2012. But some food truck operators say Officially, they weren’t illegal here, The 2,300-square-foot restaurant will The truck was a way to “get in front moving each day is part of the allure and just forbidden from operating within have outdoor dining areas in front and of people who are more ingredient they don’t plan to leave their kitchens on one mile of an established restaurant. back and serve beer and wine. conscious,” he said. wheels to just stay in one place. However, since the city dropped that As for the food truck, it will keep These days, there’s no negative stigma It’s an interesting dilemma that’s restriction to 300 feet about three years rolling even after the restaurant opens. connected to a food truck, unlike in MARCH 2015 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 09 years past where they may have been “We’re going to stick with the food seen as having poor quality or less- truck,” Kline said when asked if she than-perfect sanitary conditions. and partner Tom Wilbers will open a “Food trucks are much more high class restaurant. “I love that we can move every now. There are some cooks who have day; I love the diversity of a food truck.” worked in some very nice places now Wilbers operated two brick and doing food trucks. They want to have mortar restaurants in Georgia several fun cooking and the trucks give them the years ago and has no interest in going opportunity to do that,” Dickerson said. back. Now he’s so convinced that food The food truck operators also are trucks are the hot trend he plans to build passionate about their product, said and sell them to food entrepreneurs. Dickerson, a Riverside resident. “It’s a “We will have the first ‘green’ food good way to test your label in different truck in Jacksonville next month – no markets and find out how it does. 5 generator,” Kline said.

Points is different than Riverside and Up in Smoke BBQ is one of the Mayor Brown presents the Cultural Fusion Steering Committee, St. Johns Riverkeeper Lisa Rinaman and Riverside is different from Downtown. oldest trucks operating in the city Councilman Jim Love with the Year of the River Proclamation. Photo Credit: Tonya Austin Then you can pick which (location) is and stays busy doing special events, best for you.” going to the Riverside Arts Market “We’re thrilled to be part of the Dickerson credits the local craft beer and seeking out parking spots to March is River Year of the River, having this cele- operations Intuition Ale Works, Bold connect with new customers. Celebration and bration, bringing together artists,” City and others for launching the food “It’s like a puzzle every day, a challenge,” said Riverkeeper Lisa Rinaman. truck explosion here. “I really believe she said. “We love the food truck scene. Cleanup Month “The river has inspired artists for the food movement is following the Every truck has its own niche.” centuries, and this celebration is, local beer crafters. They got things It’s fitting on the 15th anniversary in a way, almost giving back and going here in Jacksonville and the food St. Nicholas food truck court of the St. Johns Riverkeeper to have thanking the St. Johns for how it’s movement is following.” the St. Johns River celebrated in shaped us as a community.” In Corner Taco’s case, the 1965 Hashem’s Happy Grilled Cheese is 2015 during the Cultural Fusion’s While the Riverkeeper’s River Airstream trailer that served the hand- also a familiar sight in St. Nicholas. Year of the River. Patrol is actively monitoring the made tortillas and all natural ingredients It’s often parked at the Jax Food Court Last month Mayor Alvin Brown health of the river, it is organiza- for more than two years is used mainly on Beach Boulevard along with three or made the official proclamation at a tions such as The Rising Tides and for special events, such as The Players four other trucks that rent a spot in front press conference at The Cummer other community groups and indi- Championship, or catering events. of the former Desert Sand restaurant. Museum of Art & Gardens, and this viduals who help make a difference “We don’t do the truck as much as we Hashem says he’s happy to help the truck month will mark the 20th annual Riv- on Saturday, Mar. 21. once did. It’s a lot of work to get both it owners by giving them a semi-permanent er Celebration and Cleanup, held at Cleanup supplies will be provided and the restaurant prepared,” he said. lunchtime spot once a week and give St. dozens of sites throughout the area. at each of the nearly 50 sites, and Nicholas a little economic boost. The Year of the River is an initia- times vary, 8-11 a.m. or 9-12 p.m. Sticking with food truck “Doing this is more important for the tive that brings together more than Contact Shannon Blankenship, neighborhood,” he said of the food court 50 art and cultural organizations to outreach director, at (904) 256-7613 or If there’s one thing Jennifer Kline that also has an indoor eating area. “It’s raise awareness of the St. Johns River [email protected], knows it’s that her food truck, Up in an older area of town, kind of blighted. as the “cultural current” of the city. with questions. Smoke BBQ, will keep rolling every day. We want to bring some life back into it.”

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he importance of a well informed electorate is paramount, as Mayoral candidates share Tmany tough issues face our city and our local neighborhoods. The Resident believes that many of the issues at stake will determine thoughts on critical issues our future. The following questions and answers should provide some insight for voters– we hope it helps to provide an informed, educated decision at the ballot box.

1. What is your posi- to pick up the tab regardless to the method by to administrative assistance). the budget? Re-budgeting, the act of re-visiting tion on the dredging which the administration decides to address the budget mid-year to evaluate allocations and of the St. Johns River? the debt initially. 5. How can Jacksonville protect the fabric actual spending vs. budgeted is the key to iden- I am in favor of of historic neighborhoods while also en- tifying areas of waste, over allocation, or under responsible dredging. 3. What impact can the Mayor have couraging new business development? allocation and revising the budget accordingly. Can decision makers on making neighborhoods safer? Sometimes we place an extraordinary amount While this is not customary for COJ, it should strike a balance The Mayor can influence neighborhood safety of focus on preservation of historical landmarks be. It’s good fiscal management and control. between environmen- through open involvement with neighborhood that it only serves as a deterrent to economic What is Goal #1? In view of where we are as tal concerns and job youths and groups that foster higher self-es- development. While I believe in historic preser- a community, there is a need to implement Eldre Omega creation? teem and respect for authoritative figures. vation, we must be more proactive and loosen several goals simultaneously, i.e. Project Home Allen, 60 I think collaboration How would you work with the new Sheriff to the restrictions on physical redevelopment. I for the Homeless, Retail Therapy, etc. between the Army implement any programs you may have? I will think we can preserve the historical integrity Corps of Engineers use the power of the office to influence law of a structure without imposing undue cost on 7. Where does public education rank Education: and the Environmen- enforcement policy that fosters mutual respect the developer to used materials that make the among your list of priorities? MBA, Jacksonville University; Doctoral tal Organizations between citizens and officers. Trust is born out project cost prohibitive. As a former Educator and an Academic, I am a Candidate in Public is imperative to of respect and trust is the missing element in product of Jacksonville’s public school system. Administration, reaching a workable our community as a whole. 6. What is your number one prior- I have high regards and concern for our public Northcentral University solution to be sub- ity if you were to be elected? educational system. I long to see it restored to Occupation: mitted to the decision 4. Locally owned businesses are import- There are many issues that are all equally a system that has no failing schools because Certificate General makers for approval. ant to sustaining positive growth and job important and urgent to Jacksonville’s future. we have created a system of students with high Contractor It is always vital to creation in Jacksonville. How will your Advocating for Downtown development? Abso- self-esteem who are inspired, encouraged, and have the appropriate administration encourage and support lutely! The heart of every City is its Downtown. expected to excel. Do you feel that our current stakeholders at the table when balance is the investment in the small business sector for Our Downtown is in “Cardiac Arrest,” however, state of affairs is improving? Not really. Do you desired outcome. entrepreneurs and existing businesses? it can be resuscitated with an infusion of support alternative measures and the continued I agree! As a Jacksonville native, I long to see the mixed-use facilities that bring retail, residential, pursuit of charter schools for increasing school 2. How would you approach the unfunded return of economic strength in our neighbor- and entertainment to the Downtown area. choice for parents? While I am not opposed to liability in regard to the taxpayer funded hoods when entrepreneurs were able to sustain The first step in revitalizing Downtown is to charter schools, they do not meet the needs of police/fire pension as it stands today? their households through honest business properly care for our homeless population. This the masses. I am a proponent of system trans- I would initiate a new negotiation with a differ- activities. One of the first orders of business will alleviate the concern that business owners formation that makes Duval County a haven ent set of participants. Firefighters, Police Offi- for my administration will be to heighten busi- have regarding the safety of their customers for the BEST Educators in the country and cers and Taxpayers should be the participating ness community awareness of the programs and employees, thereby removing the obstacle produces highly competitive graduates. stakeholders. After all, they are the ones who that already exist to assist with growth and to progress. Focusing on increasing tourism? I will be most affected by the outcome.Further - development i.e. Northwest Jacksonville Trust believe Jacksonville has the potential to become 8. What is your favorite aspect more, do you believe in closed door negotiations Fund Advisory Committee. I will require City a serious competitor for Florida’s tourist trade. of the City of Jacksonville? or open meetings for transparency? No, I believe Trust Fund liaisons to track and recover funds A Convention Center that can accommodate My favorite aspect of Jacksonville is its excellent in honesty, accountability, and transparency. from previous program participants to increase the many organizations that desire to bring geographic location. We are a hub for com- The taxpayers desire and deserve to know the the amount of available funds. Thereafter, we their functions here can be a catalyst to in- truth about this debacle…how it came to be. will continually seek means by which to make crease for tourism, hospitality, and many other Ultimately, we (taxpayers) are going to have assistance available (including but not limited aspects of our business community. Balancing Continued on page 13 >>> MARCH 2015 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 13

merce by land, sea, and air. We are positioned negotiate appropriate revisions to the plan to sustaining positive growth and job promotion of our city for business expansion for GREATNESS. What do you enjoy most about that will be economically sustainable for both creation in Jacksonville. How will your and job growth are also right up at the top. our city? Our beaches. the taxpayers and the police and fire fighters. administration encourage and support These are vital in our efforts to generate the We must have an economically sustainable investment in the small business sector for resources necessary to build a great city. and market competitive plan for the long term entrepreneurs and existing businesses? viability of the city. If they are unwilling to First, my administration will be a partner 7. Where does public education rank 1. What is your negotiate by relying on the so-called 30-year with business rather than an impediment. among your list of priorities? position on the agreement, then I will use the impasse options The processes city departments use when The state of our public education system is a dredging of the available under Florida law and vigorously interacting with business will be restructured very high priority of mine and within the limits St. Johns River? defend the city in any lawsuit that may be filed to provide proactive support for people trying of the Mayor’s authority, I will do everything Considering the as has been threatened many times by John to start or expand a business to quicken the I can to help improve our school system. tremendous local Keane. Considering that much of the unfunded start-up time. City departments involved with Jacksonville is a tale of two systems. We have financial investment liability will have to be paid by the city, I the development process can provide active three of the best high schools in the entire needed, dredging to support the sales tax option as the best way assistance to people inexperienced with the country in our Duval County Public Schools deepen the St. Johns to provide a broad based revenue source with city’s rules and regulations. These efforts will – Stanton, Paxon, and Douglas Anderson William (Bill) H. channel to 47 feet the least impact per individual. It is important make business start-up and expansion less time – and the elementary and middle school Bishop, III, 58 should only be done that both the revenue side and the expense consuming in a world where time is money. feeder system. We have many high quality if the economic case (benefits) sides be addressed together for a neighborhood schools throughout the city. can accurately be comprehensive solution. 5. How can Jacksonville protect the fabric of Education: On the other hand we have some of the worst Bachelor of made and if it can historic neighborhoods while also encouraging performing schools in the state in northwest Architecture from be done without 3. What impact can the Mayor have new business development? Jacksonville. I, as Mayor, will use the power of Lawrence Technological significant harm to on making neighborhoods safer? How Protecting the fabric of historic neighborhoods the bully pulpit of the office to champion and University; Master the river ecology. Can would you work with the new Sheriff to and new business development are not promote what we do well and work closely of Architecture and decision makers strike implement any programs you may have? mutually exclusive. There are many businesses with the school board to improve areas where Master of Business a balance between As Mayor, I can and will reinvigorate the that are very compatible with historic we don’t. Do you feel that our current state Administration environmental City’s departments tasked with working neighborhoods. Public education about the from University of of affairs is improving? In some areas we are with neighborhoods to provide assistance value of historic neighborhoods can help Detroit Mercy concerns and job improving and some not so much. Do you Occupation: creation? I believe the and training on how to establish and expand understanding of their value to the support alternative measures and the continued Architect; current jobs/environmental grow neighborhood associations. Strong community. Consistent, fair implementation pursuit of charter schools for increasing school City Council balance can be neighborhood associations are one of the best of the historic area development rules are also choice for parents? I do support the continued Member, District 2 struck but it will tools for neighborhood vitality and safety. critical tools. Every business is not necessarily use of charter schools and school choice as take involvement Neighborhoods that look out for themselves compatible with historic neighborhoods. When alternatives for parents whose children would of those in Putnam County that have an tend to have the lowest crime rates. such a conflict occurs, the City’s economic end up attending the worst performing schools. economic stake in the Rodman reservoir. Keeping open lines of communications development arm can work with such between city departments, neighborhood businesses to find suitable alternative locations. 8. What is your favorite aspect of 2. How would you approach the unfunded associations and JSO are critical in efforts to the City of Jacksonville? liability in regard to the taxpayer funded police/ improve neighborhood safety. During my 6. What is your number one priority if you Jacksonville is a collection of distinct fire pension as it stands today? Furthermore, do eight years on City Council and during the were to be elected? Advocating for Downtown neighborhoods that can afford one any you believe in closed door negotiations or open current campaign, I have had the opportunity development? Focusing on increasing tourism? conceivable lifestyle choice from 100 meetings for transparency? to work with and visit numerous neighborhood Balancing the budget? What is Goal #1? acres in the woods and small-town feel to All negotiations regarding pensions must be association meetings where crime and Goal number one is getting our fiscal house a high-rise downtown and everything in done in open meetings in full compliance safety issues are discussed. JSO does a very in order. Until that is done, resources for any between within the envelope of a growing with Florida sunshine laws. My approach to good job of working with neighborhoods to other meaningful effort do not exist. Reaching major metropolitan city. All this is within the police/fire pension fund unfunded liability identify problems and develop strategies with a permanent solution to our pension problems 30 minutes’ drive time from all parts of our would be to request negotiations with the neighborhoods for addressing them. is the most important part of that effort and I city. What do you enjoy most about our city? appropriate union representatives as required will immediately address that right after taking by Florida law. If they are willing, aggressively 4. Locally owned businesses are important office. Downtown redevelopment and active Continued on page 14 >>>

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What I enjoy most is the ability to enjoy both you believe in closed door negotiations or open investment in the small business sector for were to be elected? Advocating for Downtown the wondrous natural beauty of our St. Johns meetings for transparency? entrepreneurs and existing businesses? development? Focusing on increasing tourism? River and Atlantic Ocean as well as enjoy the Our Administration has led in a bipartisan My Administration’s top priority has always Balancing the budget? What is Goal #1? cultural vitality of our urban neighborhoods manner on pension reform. The pension been creating more jobs here in Jacksonville. My number one priority will continue to without leaving home. agreement is a compromise that involves That means attracting new businesses and be creating jobs and expanding economic shared sacrifice by current and future city making Jacksonville a more business friendly opportunity in Jacksonville. Since I became employees. Now, three of Jacksonville’s business city. Today, I’m incredibly proud we've added mayor, our city has created 36,000 new jobs, leaders — Matt Carlucci, Charlie Appleby, and 36,000 new jobs in Jacksonville and our city the unemployment rate has dropped from 1. What is your Bill Scheu — have proposed a funding solution has been named the number one city to start a over 11% to 5.2%, and Jacksonville was recently position on the to the issue at hand. JEA recently voted to new business. We know that shopping locally named the number one city in America to dredging of the St. approve this plan, which stipulates that both has a ripple effect throughout the whole start a new business. My Administration Johns River? Can the city and JEA would contribute $120 million, city and that every dollar invested in small has worked with Republicans, Democrats, decision makers strike along with $61 million from the Police and Fire businesses pays dividends throughout the and Independents to invest in Downtown a balance between Pension Fund’s reserve accounts to pay down entire community. That’s why the success of revitalization and infrastructure — investments environmental the unfunded liability up front instead of over our local economy depends on the success of that have created jobs and improved the quality concerns and ten years. This agreement and funding plan will our small businesses. Over the last four years of life in our city. I will continue to spread job creation? result in savings of well over one billion dollars I’ve cut red tape, eliminated waste, and invested the message nationally and internationally Our Administration over the next 30 years and will not require in our workforce, infrastructure, and education that Jacksonville is open for business. Alvin led the way on the higher taxes or utility rates. system, while increasing access to capital Brown, 52 Jacksonville Harbor to help small businesses thrive and provide 7. Where does public education rank among Deepening Project, 3. What impact can the Mayor have incentives for them to hire. I’ve also launched your list of priorities? Do you feel that our which began its first Education: on making neighborhoods safer? several initiatives to support Jacksonville's current state of affairs is improving? Do Jacksonville University, phase in June 2014. Our Administration has worked tirelessly to small businesses including, Operation HOPE, you support alternative measures and the MBA and Though some people make Jacksonville neighborhoods safer for Business Builder, Renew Jax, and more. continued pursuit of charter schools for Bachelor of Science thought we couldn’t kids and families. We have backed numerous Thanks to these efforts and our small business increasing school choice for parents? Occupation: get congressional programs to support increasing police community, our hard work is paying off. We Public education is one of my top priorities. I Mayor of the City of authorization for presence, cleaning up our streets and unsafe need to keep Jacksonville number one and made this clear by naming the first Education Jacksonville the deepening, we areas, keeping kids safe and productive after that’s exactly what my Administration will do Commissioner ever for the City of Jacksonville. worked together with school and during summers, and have focused over the next four years. As the first in my family to go to college, I city, state, and federal on felon re-entry. How would you work with sought to provide real opportunity for all kids leaders to win approval. The project will the new Sheriff to implement any programs 5. How can Jacksonville protect the fabric of in Jacksonville to pursue a higher education deepen the St. Johns from Dames Point to the you may have? Our Administration has historic neighborhoods while also encouraging and employment by launching the Learn2Earn river entrance, allowing larger, modern cargo already introduced and supported programs new business development? Initiative and the Mayor’s Mentors program. ships to access our port. Our team has worked like “Operation Ceasefire,” Rec N’ Roll JAX, Renew Arlington is a model for encouraging As our schools continue to improve, it is with JAXPORT, the St. Johns Riverkeeper, the “Weekend of Hope,” Mayor's Mentors, a youth new business and expanding economic critical to engage every part of the community Jax Chamber, and others on the Rodman Dam sports initiative, faith community mentoring, opportunity, while preserving Jacksonville’s in building a stronger education system and plan to mitigate the potential environmental community empowerment days, the summer historic neighborhoods. My Administration supporting our students. impact of deepening the river. We are focused jobs initiative, teen court, and neighborhood will work closely with community partners on securing state action to authorize and accountability boards. Additionally, year after to ensure that development is responsible 8. What is your favorite aspect of fund the breaching of the Rodman Dam. I will year, I have increased the proposed budget for and innovative. Through public-private the City of Jacksonville? What do continue to build off that momentum to bring the sheriff’s office. I plan to continue these partnerships, we will create new business you enjoy most about our city? this important infrastructure project across programs and this funding once re-elected. and job opportunities, while building safer, Jacksonville is a city that proves that anything the finish line. more vibrant communities. New business is possible when people work together. I said 4. Locally owned businesses are important development improves access, mobility, and I would bring Jacksonville together to create 2. How would you approach the unfunded to sustaining positive growth and job economic growth for these communities. good jobs, and I did. Our Administration has liability in regard to the taxpayer funded police/ creation in Jacksonville. How will your fire pension as it stands today? Furthermore, do administration encourage and support 6. What is your number one priority if you Continued on page 15 >>> MARCH 2015 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 15

put our city first by working with Democrats, meetings and processes while we work to find 5. How can Jacksonville protect the fabric of you support alternative measures and the Republicans, and Independents to move a REAL solution to the pension challenge. The historic neighborhoods while also encouraging continued pursuit of charter schools for Jacksonville forward. Over the next four years, I proposed solution from Alvin Brown requires new business development? increasing school choice for parents? will continue to bring people together to build hundreds of millions of dollars in new debt One of Jacksonville’s greatest assets is that we My wife Molly and I are raising our three on all the success we’ve had over the last four and takes money that is already committed have diverse neighborhoods with individual kids in this great city. Our son and daughters years. We can to make our city a world-class elsewhere. It’s not the best deal for taxpayers, flair and flavor. If we link them to a vibrant attend our local public school. So I recognize city, where people want to live, work, and play. it’s the best deal for an election year gimmick. and growing downtown, we can create that their future and the future for all of I will start on Day 1 going back to a plan that growing pockets of business development Jacksonville’s families is linked to a world-class came from former Mayor Peyton. It could have in every corner of the city. I will return education. That starts with our kids being safe save us millions of dollars over the last three the Mayor’s Budget Review Committee getting to school. Once they’re there, they 1. What is your years, years when Alvin Brown did nothing on to an open, public meeting so the public must feel that they can be successful and be position on the this vital issue. knows what is going on before the budget encouraged to do so. I will work with parents, dredging of the is presented to the Council. I will have open teachers, and the school board to make this St. Johns River? 3. What impact can the Mayor have dialogue with neighborhood organizations, happen. We need to respect that each family Can decision on making neighborhoods safer? CPACS, community groups and churches knows what is best for their kids. I support makers strike a My first priority as Mayor is to restore the 147 to ensure the voices of all of our distinct continued expansion of STEM programs, and balance between police officers taken off the streets under Alvin neighborhoods are heard. alignment of our school districts programs environmental Brown’s budget. By making safe streets the with our economic development initiatives so concerns and first priority we can have the right number of 6. What is your number one priority if you that our children can find great jobs here at Lenny Curry, 44 job creation? police and programs that give communities were to be elected? Advocating for Downtown home when they graduate. The St. John’s River is hope and opportunity like the Jacksonville development? Focusing on increasing tourism? Education: a great natural asset Journey. How would you work with the new Balancing the budget? What is Goal #1? 8. What is your favorite aspect of Bachelor of Science for our community, Sheriff to implement any programs you may Elected officials have no greater responsibility the City of Jacksonville? What do degree in Accounting and we must strike have? I will work side-by-side by the new than to ensure that we live in a safe city. My you enjoy most about our city? from the University a balance to protect Sheriff to develop community policing first priority will always be to have police The people and the diversity of our of Florida, additional this treasure while strategies at the neighborhood level. As your and fire rescue operations that ensure our neighborhoods. This campaign has reignited professional training also making our port next mayor I can and will make us safe again. community is a safe one. Unfortunately, my passion for the people of this city. Our in accountancy and world-class. This Alvin Brown has cut police budgets, taken 147 people are our greatest asset and the key to financial management Occupation: balance can be struck 4. Locally owned businesses are important police officers off our streets and now we see regaining our greatness. Their passion for CEO of ICX Group, with leadership. I will to sustaining positive growth and job homicide and other violent crime on the rise. where they live helps create a distinct charm accountant and utilize relationships creation in Jacksonville. How will your We also need to back programs that bring and flair. Jacksonville is ready to explode with business management with our Governor, administration encourage and support hope and opportunity to young people so that new, great ideas, but we need the support of consultant our State and Federal investment in the small business sector for they can recognize their value in our city. a mayor who is more willing to get behind a representatives, entrepreneurs and existing businesses? shovel, than in front of a camera. I will make and the community as whole to get state and One of the best ways to fight crime and 7. Where does public education rank among certain this city’s people have a leader they federal money to fund the dredging and to improve neighborhoods is by helping people your list of priorities? Do you feel that our can count on. ensure our River is protected. find good jobs. Small businesses hire locally current state of affairs is improving? Do and are the lifeblood of a city. Every day I 2. How would you approach the meet local business owners who tell me the unfunded liability in regard to the city government makes it harder for them taxpayer funded police/fire pension as to start and grow their businesses. I will Next month we want to share your thoughts; send your one- it stands today? Furthermore, do you streamline the process and get government believe in closed door negotiations or bureaucrats out of the way of progress and line opinion of the most pressing issue that you think should be open meetings for transparency? job creation. I also believe recent spikes in addressed by the new mayor and City Council representatives. First, I absolutely believe that the people crime prevent some from investing in our should be front and center anytime their tax city, so increased public safety will help fuel Email to [email protected] by March 15. dollars are being spent. So, I will demand open investment from the private sector. PAGE 16 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS MARCH 2015

Bishop Kenny teen uses title for greater good their aid in my events,” Atkins noted. Atkins ultimately raised more than $2,000 for The Donna Foundation and By Kate A. Hallock fortunately Swindell had the support attributes some of the success to her title. Resident Community News system and the means to overcome her “I was very fortunate to win the title diagnosis. “Some women are not so Miss Bishop Kenny and as a result I Shannon Atkins’ desire to support the fortunate,” she continued. “I knew that gained a lot of attention,” she mused. fight against breast cancer was mani- I wanted to help this cause and when I “But it all should be about more than fested before she won her crown. It was won Miss Bishop Kenny, it gave me the wearing lovely dresses, stage appear- the title, however – Miss Bishop Kenny title and notoriety I needed to be able ances and crowns (although that part 2014-2015 – that provided the platform to do something like this.” is really great). I wanted to leave some- to promote a cause that was too near thing behind.” for someone dear. Atkins chose to wear a shirt in support of Team Run Choosing Donna Donna for the sportswear segment of the Miss Senior The young woman, who plans to “My grandmother [Barbara Swindell] High School pageant. attend Georgia Southern University next was diagnosed with breast cancer late Atkins began her campaign for a can- fall, hopes that the next Miss Bishop Ken- summer 2013. She overcame her breast cer foundation by researching the orga- To ensure that the events would be suc- ny will continue to use her notoriety and cancer and finished her radiation/che- nization she wanted to stand behind. cessful, she focused on establishments offer something more to the community. motherapy right before Christmas of that “After finding that Donna Deegan that her peer group already enjoyed. “Actually it is my hope that I can year,” said Atkins, a San Marco resident. was a graduate from my high school, I “I asked friends to advertise the event inspire more young people to recognize “During her treatment I saw firsthand felt my supporting 26.2 with Donna was on social media, put flyers on cars in their ability to make a difference in how weak the drugs made her.” meant to be,” she said. our school parking lot, and be present other people’s lives,” Atkins concluded. Atkins also saw how detrimental this Atkins learned how to set up a “Spirit at the events with me. Many of my “That was the best part of being Miss disease was to the rest of the family, but Night” at three venues to raise money. friends gained service hours through Bishop Kenny.”

Bishop-Scardasis and her aunt Connie sound was off and all the guys dropped Wagster, who surprised them by com- to one knee and proposed,” Bishop said. ing to see the proposal in person. “There was a lot of excitement on the “It turned out awesome,” said Ham- rink even in minus 1 degree weather!” ilton, who proposed at New York City’s Hamilton and Bishop went to middle Bryant Park on the ice skating rink. school and high school together at Hen- Hamilton responded to an online dricks Methodist Day School and Bishop contest entry that gave him 200 words Kenny High School, then went their sep- Ellie Bishop and John Hamilton appeared on ABC’s “Good Morning America.” to explain why he wanted to be part arate ways to attend different colleges. of GMA’s “Proposal Palooza.” In all, 25 They reconnected after college and Local residents part of John Hamilton, who grew up in couples were flown to New York City. began dating about four years ago. They Avondale, won a GMA contest for the “I thought we were just going for a are planning a spring 2016 wedding. live TV proposals opportunity to propose to his girlfriend, Valentine’s Day getaway,” Bishop said. It will be tough to top the proposal, St. Nicholas native Ellie Bishop, on “All us girls thought we were getting though. Two Jacksonville natives appeared on live TV. She accepted, to the cheers of an up-close private concert by (singer) “After it was over people started call- ABC’s “Good Morning America” on Feb. onlookers, including Hamilton’s moth- Christina Perri, and in the middle of ing us from Jacksonville and it blew up 14 for a special occasion. er Cindy and Bishop’s mother Judie the song she stopped acting like the on Facebook,” Hamilton said.

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Children’s Home Society says goodbye MOVERS SHAKERS Throughout Florida, women (and their partners) trust the Children’s Home Society to find safe, loving & adoptive families for their babies. Seven years ago in 2008 Tramona McClain was honored as the Social Worker of the Year for 23 years as the adoption social worker at CHS. Through the years she placed hun- making it happen,” said McClain. “I dreds of babies with loving families may not know you by name or face, – many of whom still stay in touch but you are a part of a wonderful or- with her. Last month McClain was ganization that I have called “home” honored on the occasion of her retire- for many years, and that makes you ment after 30 years with the agency. family. I hope and pray that you will “This agency has allowed me to continue the admirable work that do what I have always enjoyed and has been the legacy of CHS for over believed in for over half my life, and 112 years – meeting the needs of I will be forever grateful to each families and children with quality of you who have had some part in services second to none.” Heather Bailey in the rentable loft area.

Life Underwriter, San Marco retailer renting Local investment Hyers notes that firm celebrates 10 “if people pay better attention to loft area to local artists years in area the many financial an Marco clothing retailer Addy Blue dressing room area is also available. opportunities that Sis offering its large, open loft for rent “We’re leasing it by the hour for local Capital Dimensions Financial are around them to photographers, artists and groups creative people in the area,” Bailey said. Services first opened its door in the every day, they can needing a meeting space. The loft with wooden plank flooring Lakewood community 10 years ago do better for them- Store owner Heather Bailey says the and shelves is available for $30 to $50 determined to help smaller invest- selves – by paying store has already gotten interest from per hour during store hours, which are ment clients become larger ones. off debt and building for the future artists and several groups to rent the 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday, Through the economic downturn, by keeping more of what they earn.” 1,300-square-foot area they call “open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and by appoint- Hyers has steadily grown the busi- Capital Dimensions, 2120 Univer- space for the creative mind.” ment on Sunday. ness to become a local presence. sity Blvd. West, offers both commis- Other potential uses include small Call Bailey at (904) 503-3884, email Credentialed as a Chartered Fi- sion-based and fee-based services, dance or acting rehearsals, exhibits and her at [email protected] or visit Face- nancial Consultant and a Chartered and boasts of clients in 13 states. art or videography classes. A partitioned book and search “theloftaddyblue.” PAGE 18 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS MARCH 2015

Local realtors sweep top awards Baptist Health providers that served 8,000 appoints new AgeWell seniors daily. or the fifth closed sales priced above $500,000 over Institute executive Baptist Fyear in a the previous year and a 6.2 percent Health’s row, Berkshire increase in new listings in 2014. director AgeWell Hathaway The annual awards celebration Institute was HomeServices honored the company’s 2014 top Earl Evens was recently appointed launched in Florida Network producers for their performance, executive director of Baptist Health’s 2012 to re- Realty achieved accomplishments and sales success. AgeWell Institute, where he will lead spond to the double-digit The winner from the San Marco the continued development and ex- communi- growth in closed offices was Anita Vining, top producer pansion of the AgeWell Institute and ty’s need to enhance the qual- sales. In 2014, the company had its for the San Marco/San Jose office its signature program, The AgeWell ity of life for older adults. busiest December in company history with more than $34 million in closed Center for Senior Health. AgeWell offers a comprehensive, with more than $82 million in closed sales. Vining will be honored with Evens has more than 20 years of multidisciplinary approach that sales. New listings increased nearly her colleagues at the Top Producers leadership experience in health care looks at the entire person to help 12 percent over the previous year. Awards Gala for more than 60 of the and senior services in Pennsylva- seniors remain as independent as Additionally, the company’s closed company’s award-winning Realtors nia, including serving as CEO of a possible. 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Hunt, who is a 1981 UGA plary care to women in a variety en can feel confident in choos- Bank in alumnus stated, “I am honored to re- of categories, including heart care, ing for their maternity needs. Bulldog 100 ceive this recognition from the Univer- obstetrics and patient safety. Baptist Medical Center Jack- sity of Georgia Alumni Association on “We’re pleased to be recog- sonville, Baptist Medical Center FirstAtlantic behalf of our employees. It’s a compli- nized for our commitment to South, Baptist Heart Hospital and Bank, which has ment to their hard work and dedication women and being the preferred Wolfson Children’s Hospital were an office in San Marco at 1325 Hen- to our organization.” provider of comprehensive wom- also honored by Women’s Choice dricks Ave., was recognized as the No. More than 450 nominations were re- en’s health care at every stage of Award among the 2015 America’s 33 fastest-growing business owned or ceived for the 2015 Bulldog 100. 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New symphony group appealing to young adults MOVERS & SHAKERS pTempo, a new initiative for young Uprofessionals, launched last month Chappell Schools with nearly 80 people in attendance, including Jacksonville Music Director named to Top 50 child Courtney Lewis and symphony care organizations musicians. UpTempo represents the cultural class of the next generation, Chappell Child offering symphonic experiences to Care Centers was fit the lifestyle of adults in their 20s named to the and 30s. An affordable membership Child Care Ex- includes five concert experiences, change “Top 50 members-only get-togethers, and For-Profit Child specially-priced tickets for friends. For Care Organiza- information, log on to JaxSymphony. tions” in North org, like them at Facebook.com/ America. JaxSymphony, follow them on Twitter With eight @JaxSymphony or call (904) 354-5547. centers in Duval County, Chappell has been providing high-quality preschool education Warren & Three promoted at ELM for high-profile projects to Jacksonville’s youngsters for more than 55 years, and is a stra- Company Ervin Lovett Miller, a San Marco firm, tegic partner with many major expands promoted three associates to senior lev- Jacksonville corporations and el positions in preparation for upcom- colleges. residential ing high-profile projects, including the CEO Nancy Dreicer stated division proposed “Healthy Town” development that the newest Chappell cen- on the Southbank. St. Nicholas resident ter, a Head Start center founded Although primarily a Commercial Chris Belyea, a registered architect, Richard Lonergan, Jeni Lassley, Chris Belyea in partnership with Lutheran Real Estate Brokerage firm since along with Jeni Lassley, registered structure of the firm to meet the needs Services Florida (LSF), is part of inception in 2004, Warren & Company architect with an LEED accreditation, of our clients in order to continue an expansion plan. “We hope to recently launched a Residential Real and Richard Lonergan, landscape providing high-quality design services open one new center every year Estate division, headed up by Lori architect for nearly 30 years, will help for their many diverse projects. Rich- in Northeast Florida. Our expan- Warren-Burton. Warren-Burton was lead the day-to-day architectural and ard, Jeni and Chris demonstrate the sion includes a plan to increase a top producing residential agent in landscape architectural design efforts leadership characteristics and technical our quality and add the latest the Chicago area for 20 years and has on several projects while mentoring skills that our firm would like to foster technology to our curriculum. relocated to Jacksonville. She can be talent within ELM. throughout our design team with these Chappell makes learning fun for reached by phone or email: (815) 922- “After nearly 14 years in business, we enhanced mentorship opportunities,” our children,” she said. 6779 or [email protected]. felt that it was necessary to revise the said ELM principal Tim Miller. Lincoln Day Dinner Rallies the Party Faithful Republicans of all stripes came out to raise funds for the GOP in Duval County as Texas Republican U.S. Senator Ted Cruz headlined the evening’s festivities. REGISTER Rallying the party base, Cruz outlined the strengths of the party and quoted Ronald Reagan, pointing to the infamous phrase of painting in “bold colors, not soft pastels”- when summoning the crowd to change the Denise Wartan, Linda Cunningham, Betty Trad course for the country. As leadership of the I Am...Beautiful Alexa Morici and Megan Bell, models from North Florida Republican Party of Duval County urged Meg Folds with Deborah Moore School of Special Education; back: Val White, Sonya the importance of support for the Mayoral, Anne McKenzie, Anna McCanley, Jeni Spinney, Paul and Cecy Fazio Beautiful inside and out, models paraded fashions from Rood, Cassie Outcalt, Tracy Collins Voyne and Sue Stepp Linda Cunningham at a silent auction, luncheon and Kristina Lu and Melanie Jensen, North Florida Sheriff and Council races, the message was School of Special Education director of clear– participation and traditional GOP fashion show to benefit the North Florida School of Special development Education. Heart of the Runway featured two models values of the party will ultimately trump Final Forum from NFSSE, Megan Bell and Alexa Morici, as well as four partisan politics. The event took place Feb. women modeling spring fashions from the Kings Avenue 20 at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront Hotel. Speakers Share boutique on Feb. 12. The school, established in 1992, has an enrollment of more than 100 students and post-graduates, Thoughts on receiving academics, vocational training, job coaching, enrichment studies and social National Security skills instruction. Adding “I am…beautiful” to the attributes of the school’s students, Guests attending the final installment of the Bell and Morici, pretty as pictures in Florida Forum 2014-2015 season, produced spring fashions for girls, showed off their by The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital and presented by Landstar, were treated finery like pros in the intimate setting for (Back row) Brian Schmitt, Michael David Paulk, Kristina Argo, Michael McGowan to an ‘inside the beltway’ talk from experts on approximately 80 guests. 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By Greg Walsh dealt with,” Littlepage said. “We’re real- keep their own identity,” she said. “The Five nonprofits making substantial contri- Resident Community News ly past that stage now.” challenge was providing common space butions to Jacksonville’s quality of life in Many have commented on the build- while providing connection to private key areas are the recipients of the Nonprofit There’s an excitement in Mary Kress ing’s unique “fins” that extrude outward intranet.” Center of Northeast Florida’s 2015 Local Littlepage’s voice as she talks about but those structures actually contribute Capable of holding up to 20 non- Focus Lasting Impact Awards. renovations that will turn the iconic to its overall stability and provide sun profits, the building’s second floor is The name of the award is followed by Haydon Burns Library into a philan- and wind protection. “If there is a Cat 5 fully leased and one tenant is already the recipient’s name: thropic and nonprofit collective named [hurricane] you want to be in the Hay- signed for downstairs, she said. 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San Jose resident Ander- son Gronvold and San Marco resident Annie Thanner are among seven Bolles sophomores nominated to test for the Joe The Bishop Kenny high school girls’ volleyball team receives the trophy presented by the Army National Guard. Berg Seminars of Jacksonville Bishop Kenny High School’s state “This is the best group of girls that Chebi, setter, right side hitter; Erin series. The Joe Berg Seminars of champion girls volleyball team received I’ve coached so it’s awesome that they Hudson, middle blocker; Amanda Marr, Jacksonville, a two-year academ- an Army National Guard national rank- are getting honored,” said head coach defensive specialist; and Rose Waggoner, ic experience, offers 12 seminars ing trophy during a winter sports pep Suzanne Winkler. “This national defensive specialist; juniors Ila Elstein, annually between September rally Jan. 30. recognition is a great end to our season.” middle blocker; Rachel Rukab, outside and May in each of the human- The Lady Crusaders finished No. 6 in Winkler also was named the 2014 hitter; Kaki Freel, defensive specialist, ities and sciences. the country by MaxPreps, a high school NFHS Volleyball Coach of the Year and Brenna Edwards, right side hitter; and Joe Berg scholars receive no ranking website that ranks the nation’s the 2014 AVCA 5A Coach of the Year. Nicole Najem, defensive specialist, and credit for participation in the 17,000 high school teams. Bishop Kenny Members of the Bishop Kenny team sophomore Emily Hudson, middle seminar program, but gain beat Merritt Island in the Class 5A state are seniors Nadine Williams, outside blocker, Suzi Airheart, defensive stimulation and knowledge championship to win their first state hitter; Denvyr Tyler-Palmer, outside specialist, Chelsea Forbes, outside hitter. beyond the scope of a high title since 1999, finishing the season hitter; Molly Burkhardt, setter, right side school’s curriculum. Local with a 31-1 record. hitter; Sophia Liguori, libero; Natalie experts from a variety of fields, which can range from space exploration to medical Landon student’s Reflections entry selected for state research, deliver presentations to participating scholars. Seven students at Julia Landon If selected, these students College Preparatory School participat- will have the opportunity to ed in the annual Reflections contest, participate in 27 to 36 hours which includes entries in literature, of college level lecture and photography and visual arts. This year’s discussion. About 50 students theme was “The world would be a from approximately 15 public better place if…” Shown with Principal and private Jacksonville high Sara Bravo are Andrew L., Abby W., schools are admitted into the Arick B., Kamren P., Emma S., Nikki K., program each year. The Joe Caroline R., and Talya Taylor, assis- Berg graduation ceremony tant principal. Caroline’s literature is held in the middle of the entry received an Award of Excellence students’ senior year. at the county level and will go on to participate in the state competition.

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By Greg Walsh Resident Community News

A San Marco teenager who attends Douglas Anderson School of the Arts was among the Duval County students participating in the recent North Florida Regional Braille Challenge in Jacksonville. The competition attended by 16-year-old Delitza Castro was an ex- cellent opportunity to test her Braille reading and also plenty of fun, said her mother, Valerie Rosario. “What it did was allowed her to compete with other students and for More than 60 visually impaired and blind students participated in the North Florida Regional Braille all the students to be recognized for Challenge. (Photos courtesy of City of Jacksonville) their academic accomplishments,” Rosario said. “This is really a good visit with vendors selling a variety of The San Jose Catholic School Trojan Warriors, team 9280, won a bid to the First booster for her morale.” hardware and software programs to Lego League Regional Tournament, competing against 23 other teams at UNF Arena Rosario credits teacher Elaine assist the visually impaired. on Feb. 1. The Regional level tournaments comprise the top 25% of teams in the state Pozin with encouraging Delitza, one The event, whose theme was “The of Florida. The team members are, front: Jack Brophy, Grant Reidy; middle: Mary- of three visually challenged students Wizarding World of Braille,” also Alice Young, Alex Lari; back: Adam Dziergowski, Abby Osterman. They are coached at Douglas Anderson, to participate. included crafts and activities such by Carla Chin and Patrick Madigan, teachers who co-sponsor the Science Fair. Delitza was born prematurely and as turning white canes into broom- has only limited peripheral vision. sticks and making magic wands. “Elaine Pozin is a jewel,” said There was also a sensory story time San Jose Episcopal Rosario, explaining that Pozin also told by library staff and a photo translates sheet music for piano into booth with a motorcycle (simulating students learn Braille in order for Delitza to play. Harry Potter and the Deadly Hal- about USA Making friends was also a nice lows.) The competition concluded part of the event because it gives with a drum circle followed by an It’s a tradition going back more than them a support group. “She keeps in awards ceremony. two decades at San Jose Episcopal Day touch with all the kids from Dayto- Local competitors had a chance School – parents and grandparents na and Miami that she has met in to win prizes at the challenge in becoming teachers as part of Art Day. the past. They get to know each oth- reading comprehension, Braille This year’s event was Art Day USA. er. It’s a small world,” Rosario said. speed and accuracy, proofreading, During a kickoff assembly students The Regional Braille Challenge spelling and reading tactile charts learned about famed American A student pins his quilt square to a large display that all drew 65 students from Duval, Clay and graphs. The top 60 competitors explorers Lewis and Clark, recited the students had a chance to contribute to. and St. Johns counties in January to from the regional competitions are Pledge of Allegiance, sang “The Star the Jacksonville Downtown Library. selected for a national event at the Spangled Banner” and saw the Naval activities ranging from early basketball It began with a rally before students institute later this year. Honor Color Guard perform. Tony that required removing the ball from moved into two 45-minute testing This year Delitza competed in the Boselli, former Jacksonville Jaguars a crate 10 feet off the floor to learning sessions in both the morning and rookie category, Rosario stated. “I player, was also a guest speaker. about NASCAR racing; panning for afternoon. There was also a chance hope she can go next year and move After the assembly, the students gold; painting a large wooden cutout for students and many parents to up in her category,” she said. went to different classrooms to learn of the Statue of Liberty; making quilts; about: making seed mosaics; do sports and building paper rocket ships.

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Fighting hunger one meal at a time

The Vestry and Community Service Council at The Episcopal School of Jacksonville sponsored a Hunger Fight event on Feb. 11 during lunch peri- ods. Students, faculty and staff packaged 10,000 nutritional rice and beans meals (about 2,500 packages) to serve the more than 3,000 homeless in Jacksonville. The event was a first for the ESJ campus, which hopes to make this a tradition as part of ongoing acts of kindness and compassion. Hunger Fight, a local nonprofit, has packaged nearly 850,000 in little more than two years. The organization will sponsor Color Me Fed 5K Walk/Run on Sat., Mar. 28, 9 a.m. to noon from the YMCA, 221 Riverside Ave.

Bottom: Aunikah King, Natalie Pearson, Jessica Pentel, Rachel Dias, Leila Azari, Abigail Anderson; Top: Rawan Farah, Taylor Menk, Cami Dade, Matt Tracy, Leah Ferlin, Emily Turnbach, Carly Stevens, Maddie Kulik, Grace Mathis, Macy Crouch, Taya Edwards, Stephanie Block, Ariana Munoz, Brooke Comans. Photo by Seeking Smiles Photography

each scored two goals and Leila Azari Girls soccer ‘17 added another in the decisive victory. Carly Stevens ‘15 preserved the shutout at goalkeeper. The Bulldogs adds another avenged a 5-0 loss to the Stallions in the 2012 state final. The state title is win to Bolles the fourth of the 2014-15 school year for Bolles, bringing the school’s state trophy shelf championship total to 116 overall. Coach Tracy added, “A lot of hard work when into making this happen The Bolles girls soccer team rolled and the girls played about as perfectly Episcopal celebrated to the program’s fifth state title with a as any team can play a game of soccer in National Signing Day dominant 5-0 win over Delray Beach the biggest game of the year. This one American Heritage in the Class 2A was really special because we got letters Twelve seniors, among them San Jose State Final in Melbourne on Feb. 5. from our previous state championship resident Sean Halloran, committed to “Any time you win a state title it is team and in reading them, everyone play at the collegiate level next year, amazing,” said Matt Tracy, head coach. realized they were creating a memory and were celebrated with a special pep “Getting to see the girls celebrate the that would stay with them for the rest of rally on National Signing Day on Feb. 4. moment is especially rewarding.” their lives. I think that made each one of Halloran will play tennis at Sewanee. Rachel Dias ‘16 and Leah Ferlin ‘17 us cherish it just a little bit more.” PAGE 32 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS MARCH 2015 Church display captures power of art to heal

By Greg Walsh Resident Community News

Lauri Brown knows the overwhelm- ingly positive impact creating art has on students at Alden Road Exceptional Student Center. “It is very thrilling to show our stu- dents that their work can be recognized and enjoyed by others,” said Brown, a therapeutic visual arts teacher whose students range from sixth grade to 22 years old. “This is our first year and we The Art and Healing display will continue through March 18 at the church. really appreciate the opportunity.” About 20 works of art by Brown’s students are on display through March 18 in the Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church’s transitional gallery outside its sanctuary. Also on display are works by Women of Vision, a group of visual- ly impaired artists who gather at the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens each month, along with photographs from Art with a Heart in Healthcare. It is part of the San Marco church’s annual show called “Art and Healing: Visions of Hope and Transformation.” Nancy Felton, chairman of the art ministry team at the church, says the congregation wants visitors to come away with a new appreciation for art. “The takeaway, we hope, is to give a Left: Nancy Felton, left, is chairman of the better understanding that the oppor- Hendricks Baptist Church art ministry team. tunity to create art is fundamental to Right: Visitors check out works of art in the Hendricks our humanity,” Felton said at the show’s Avenue Baptist Church transitional gallery. opening day reception. “We want to show that art can give peace and health, and we’re so grateful that the church has them to use art as a way to draw atten- an opportunity to display (the art).” tion from their illness. Christy Ponder, program director with On display at the church are photo- Art with a Heart in Healthcare, said she graphs taken by the patients last year of welcomes the opportunity to tell the people and objects in and around the public about the program. “It’s a pro- hospital. “It’s really amazing to hand gram that a lot of people in Jacksonville them a camera and to see what they don’t know about,” Ponder said of the capture,” Ponder said. Downtown-based non-profit. The Art and Healing show is open · Plant Natives Trained artists are hired to visit with each Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to noon and · Conserve Water ill patients at Wolfson Children’s Hospi- during office business hours Monday · Limit Fertilizer Use tal, Ronald McDonald House of Jackson- through Friday, at 4001 Hendricks Ave. ville and Nemours Clinic and encourage

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eat, exercise and control stress. Debbie wonders for anyone’s blood pressure. You Gotta Have Heart said even if you’ve just improved a little His kindness and shows through in all bit at your next checkup – you are stay- he does. He spoke about how Debbie Mel and Debbie Gottlieb honored at ing on this!” Gottlieb’s one year check- inspires and supports his life changes; up showed a marked improvement. she has been a vegetarian for 11 years, as are their son and daughter. When asked Tuxedos and Tennis Shoes Heart Ball A healthy workplace if their lifestyle inspired their children, Motivated by this turn around, he be- Debbie remarked laughingly that it was By Peggy Harrell Jennings gan implementing his lifestyle changes probably the other way around. Resident Community News to inspire others. Beside the St. Vin- Gottlieb radiates good humor, has cent’s HeartSmart program, he changed a welcoming and unhurried manner The old song “Ya’ Gotta Have Heart the snack machines at his medical bill- and comments, “I’m so fortunate.” – Miles and Miles and Miles of Heart” ing business to heart-healthy choices, His Memories of Love Foundation is a sums up the personality, mission and paid for gym memberships for his em- “legacy of love” to his son Marty who personal journey of Jacksonville’s Mar- ployees, built an on-site gym (which has passed away in 2004. tin “Mel” Gottlieb. a trainer come in daily), offers yoga, a Helen Werkin, executive director of Gottlieb has heart in abundance. So life coach, smoking cessation and other Memories of Love Foundation, ex- much that he and his wife of 45 years, classes for his employees. He mentions plained that proceeds from the biathlon Debbie, are being honored by the Amer- that when business associates ask him provide families in which a parent is ican Heart Association at the Tuxedos what the return on his investment is, struggling with a life threatening illness and Tennis Shoes Ball for their dedica- he answers: “How do you measure? We an opportunity to travel to Disney tion to bringing awareness and estab- have folks who have lost weight – I’ve World as a get away from the stresses lishing programs to promote good heart lost 30 pounds – who go exercise when of illness and build happy memories. health in the Jacksonville Community. they didn’t before. We’ve started a run- The organization sends around 15 to 20 Kathryn Pitocchelli of St. Vincent’s ning club; we have built camaraderie. families each month. HeartSmart said, “After Mr. Gottlieb’s Mel and Debbie Gottlieb We hope it’s changing someone’s life.” Gottlieb, trim and fit at age 68, has second cardiovascular event he did a The smiles and friendly greetings embraced a vegetarian lifestyle, bicycles lifestyle overhaul. When he saw the he was awakened in the middle of the from every one of his employees, the a heart pumping 40 miles, sometimes transformation in his life and heart (lit- night with chest and jaw pain. His wife cartoons on the board room table, the as much as four or five times a week. erally), he started working to establish Debbie, a nurse, realized that he was calm, and casual yet totally professional Debbie said “That is not my thing but I a program based on the Dean Ornish having a heart attack. After surgery and demeanor speak volumes about em- walk five miles a day and play tennis.” approach to heart health.” four bypasses he recovered but says ployee satisfaction and productivity. The Heart Association asks, “What is Working with St. Vincent’s President he didn’t change his lifestyle much. In Gottlieb said, “The people here are like your WHY?” The Gottliebs’ “why” is their and CEO Moody Chisholm, dieticians, 2009 the chest pains were back. His family. We have provided a good place health and their children, five grandchil- nutritionists, and other health care doctor recommended Dr. Dean Ornish’s to work – that matters to me. We take dren and one on the way. Mild mannered professionals, Gottlieb helped create book Reversing Heart Disease saying, pride in taking the pain out of billing Gottlieb stated, “I get really frustrated HeartSmart which was launched in “It works but nobody ever does it.” for patients. When I started in 1978 in and angry that coronary artery disease November of 2014. He has seen every For a Type A, goal-oriented person- the medical billing business we had kills the most people in this country and presentation, tasted every recipe, and ality like Gottlieb, becoming healthy three employees – no salesmen and no is totally preventable and reversible.” even piloted the program at his busi- became his passion and focus. “I can marketing people – we grew to 700 em- Ashley Plotts of the American Heart ness. “The cartoon on the back of the understand how folks find it difficult to ployees and then expanded to around Association said, “The Gottliebs are brochure says, ‘What fits your busy change but I stopped eating meat right 1,000. I retired in 1995 but took over an inspiration. They have had a huge schedule better, exercising one hour then. We bought two copies of Ornish’s again in 2004.” impact on the Jacksonville community a day or being dead 24 hours a day?’” book on the way home. Every time I’d When asked what motivated him to as a whole.” said Pitocchelli. “This sums up Mel’s want something I asked myself how go into medical billing as a career he Is it any wonder that the American approach to good health and his wry could I explain to anyone I love and said with a totally straight face, “Since I Heart Association will honor Debbie sense of humor.” who loves me that eating something was a little boy I wanted to go into the and Mel at the Tuxedos and Tennis Shoes Ball? Gottlieb said, “I can bring The wake-up call unhealthy is more important to me medical billing business.” Then laughs than they are? Debbie didn’t want me to at this obvious “gotcha!” attention to heart disease and help peo- The son of a butcher, Gottlieb was die! So, we went to Dr. Ornish’s Well- ple that’s important.” Debbie joined in, A legacy of love “the steak expert. I had a barbeque spring Immersion program and spent “We are very honored to be honored!” sandwich every day for lunch.” In 2004 seven days learning how to shop, cook, An hour with Gottlieb would do PAGE 36 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS MARCH 2015

By Julie Kerns Garmendia greatly missed Mimi’s of San Marco. culinary expert, newspaper columnist, Resident Community News Mimi’s was a small European-style radio/television personality and shop on San Marco Square where restaurant reviewer. She and Mickey Mimi Kersun, an active 70-something Taverna recently expanded. Café traveled to U.S. cities and abroad for with a cherubic smile, has 50 years of Carmon, a local favorite which closed classes from famed chefs including memories to share since she and her hus- in 2000, was Mimi’s bustling neighbor. James Beard and Jacques Pepin, who band Mickey moved to San Jose in 1965 Diners often followed their decadent invited Kersun to assist him when he for him to open a McDonald’s restaurant. desserts with a stop next door to taped his first PBS series in Jacksonville The newlyweds settled briefly on shop at Mimi’s. Donnelly Rembert, in 1981. She’s a graduate of the Dieppe San Bernado Drive and soon bought former executive director of Hubbard Cooking School in France. their Montclair Drive home in 1968 House, hospital executive and college Kersun deeply appreciates those years where they raised four children. In professor, was an eight-year employee and people she met even more since 1984 the Kersuns moved to Beauclerc, and friend of Kersun’s. She describes closing Mimi’s in February 2013. She but from 1985 until 2013, Kersun’s the shop as one-of-a-kind and Kersun especially misses the two generations true home-away-from-home was as a businesswoman whose ideas were of neighborhood children she watched her treasure chest of a boutique, the far ahead of her time. grow up, who often popped into her “I shopped at Mimi’s for years. After shop for help selecting gifts for their my 2005 retirement I worked part-time parents and the long-time customers for her: the most enjoyable work ever. she helped shop for loved ones. We loved our customers. Everyone Kersun stayed open during learned so much from Mimi about Christmas for last minute gifts and antiques and cooking. She brought a new has many memories, particularly level of class and sophistication to San of the 1989 pre-Christmas snow in Marco,” Rembert said. “...and after the Jacksonville. Mimi’s was one of the corner Pic-n-Save closed in the nineties, few shops open. She remembers whole Mimi’s was the only place to go to buy families out walking, marveling at and something quickly. She stocked ordinary playing in the snow on the square. They Full Service Pharmacy kitchen items to help the neighborhood. kept coming in to warm up and trade Medication compounding allows us to create custom Mimi is completely unpretentious and stories of power outages or seeing snow medications for you. Call us today to find out more. hysterically funny. She loves funny, for the first time. original gifts and thought displaying “Before I opened my shop and • Hormone Replacement costly antiques next to hand towels cooking school in San Marco I taught imprinted with jokes was just more cooking classes and sold kitchen • Prescription Pet Meds interesting...shoppers loved it!” items in a small house on Fleetwood • Customized Dosing The cooking classes for all ages and Road in Lakewood behind Lubi’s and guest chefs Kersun featured during my husband’s office. When Mickey • Flavor Enhancement We offer... her first 20 years set her apart from relocated I decided to buy Judy Brown’s • Topical Pain Personalized other retailers and established her as a antique rug and pine furniture shop Management & Customized Medications to fit your specific needs

TO HOME FREE OR OFFICE! DELIVERY MARCH 2015 RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 37 in San Marco with the encouragement in front where everyone could see the chocolate and couples classes taught of my friends, interior designers Ward items and they loved it...it was like by she and Mickey. Kersun invited Seniors recognized Lariscy and Rudy York,” Kersun said. Christmas,” she said. guest chefs, caterers and county home “I did things you never do in a retail Kersun offered daytime and evening extension instructors who added even for community boutique, actually just the opposite, cooking classes that felt like friends more to her cooking school. but it worked...I crammed beautiful gathering to relax, cook and enjoy Kersun’s daughter Allison, now living volunteer hours things everywhere. The front windows dinner together. She specialized in in Atlanta, often helped at Mimi’s. were overflowing. If something made Asian cooking (her favorite), and taught Her son Michael ran a successful me smile or laugh, I wanted it for my every ethnic style including French flower shop a few doors down called customers. I unpacked containers right cooking, desserts, anything with Everything Grows. Allison says they often ran back and forth between the two popular shops to help Michael. Michael relocated to Chicago and Sam, their son who lives in Lakewood, works with his father. Their eldest daughter, Michelle, is deceased. The Kersuns enjoy a quieter life now with family, friends and their Petit Basset Gryphon dog, Frankie who’s so adorable he’s usually the center of attention. They cook or read together and cultivate their vegetable, flower and herb gardens. Mimi follows food and fashion industry news, and watches all Marion Kaurup and Carol Mele the cooking shows. It makes her day are two of the nearly 100 seniors when she runs into former customer who were feted at a special event friends, their children or grandchildren last month in recognition of the who always say how much they miss hours donated to community ser- her. Mickey, a former NFL Philadelphia vices. As volunteers with Seniors on Eagle prior to his marriage, sold his a Mission with the Lakewood team, McDonald’s restaurants and continues Kaurup and Mele enjoyed a concert, to work at his Northside business, Pops in Love, at the Times-Union Stylor’s, a private label and haircare Center for Performing Arts, after a product company. short recognition ceremony. Teams The key to their long happy 52-year from Baymeadows, the Beaches, marriage, according to Mimi, has been Fruit Cove, Lakewood, Murray Hill, doing most things together, except food Orange Park, Ortega and Regency preparation: there are two islands and received gift baskets courtesy of two sets of knives in the Kersun kitchen! Peterbrooke Chocolates.

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Garden Month at The Cummer 32nd Annual BBQ & Western Tenebrae: Requiem for the Living Cummer Museum of Art & Sat., Mar. 28, 5 p.m., 17255 Normandy Blvd. Fri., Apr. 3, 7 p.m., Hendricks Avenue Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave. Presented by Miller Electric and WW Gay Baptist Church, 4001 Hendricks Ave. Special events, lectures, demonstrations, Mechanical Contractors, the event benefits The Sanctuary Choir, accompanied workshops, exhibitions, concert. For Vision is Priceless. Homecooked BBQ, by a professional chamber ensemble more information, call (904) 899- silent and live auctions, live entertainment. and Andy Clarke on the organ, will 6038 or visit cummermuseum.org Tickets $35. Call (904) 308-2020 or visit perform Requiem for the Living. www.visionispriceless.org/western. Men’s Garden Club Passover Seder There are Mon., Mar. 2, 7 p.m., Garden Club of Under the Big Top Fri., Apr. 3, 6 p.m., The Temple, Congregation Jacksonville, 1005 Riverside Ave. Sat., Mar. 28, time, Buck Student Ahavath Chesed, 8727 San Jose Blvd. Carré Saunders, University of Florida on “Men’s Center, 4455 Atlantic Blvd. Child-friendly and vegetarian menu options many special Garden Club of Jacksonville 4-H Endowment” A semi-formal evening gala featuring live available. RSVP by April 1 to (904) 733-7078. and Andy Toelle, Duval County 4-H agent on and silent auctions for The Episcopal School homes in San “How the 4-H uses funding by the Men’s Garden of Jacksonville. Funds raised will be used to Passion Play Club.” Open to the public. Contact Donn Elliott, support all areas of the school. Tickets, which Fri., Apr. 3, 7 p.m.; Sat., Apr. 4, 2 p.m., Sun., [email protected] for details. are limited, can be purchased at esj.ejoinme.org Apr. 5, 6 p.m., First Baptist Church Jacksonville Marco Celebrate Easter at the Jacksonville Passion Book Sale and Family Fun Days Sheriff’s Round-Up Benefit Play, featuring Dove Award-winning artist to enjoy, Fri., Mar. 6 through Sun., Mar. 8, times vary; Sat., Mar. 28, 6:30 p.m., Deerwood Sandi Patty; 400+ musicians and actors; University Park Library, 3435 University Blvd. N. Country Club, 10239 Golf Club Drive live animals; free parking and admission. Sponsored by Friends of Jacksonville Public A night of boots and bling honoring Sheriff John For details, visit fbcjax.com/passionplay love where Library, sale includes $10 bag of books deal Rutherford; a benefit for PAL (Police Athletic as well as half price books. For information, League). For tickets, information or sponsorship Pedal 4 Paws you live. visit www.FJPL.org or call (904) 630-2304. opportunities, contact Renee Naugton, (904) Sat., Apr. 4, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 503-9460 or email [email protected] Unity Plaza, 220 Riverside Ave. Daylight Saving Time Begins Bicycle ride through city’s historic districts, – Sunday, Mar. 8 3rd Annual Mt. Acosta Classic arts festival and Easter Egg Hunt to Remember to turn clocks forward one hour! Endurance Race benefit First Coast No More Homeless Sun., Mar. 29, 3 p.m., Haskell, 111 Riverside Pets. Register at www.fcnmhp.org Paradise Music Festival & Silent Auction Run or bike as many loops of the Acosta Sun., Mar. 8, 6 p.m., Lakewood Presbyterian Bridge as possible to raise funds for the Relay For Life Church, 2001 University Blvd. W Jaren Bynum Scholarship Fund for students Sat., Apr. 10, 6 p.m. to Sun., Apr. 11, 6 a.m., Awaits Keitha Nelson to host performances by in the mentoring program at Julia Landon Wolfson High School, 7000 Powers Ave. area church musical groups and other local College Preparatory. Family street fair An American Cancer Society event. Visit www. musicians to benefit UCOM UrbanServ, at start and finish of race. Register at relayforlife.org/SanMarcoSanJoseFL or call Inc. For more information, contact ucom. www.1stplacesports.com/mtacosta.html Tracey Calanog, Event Lead, at (904) 207-0825. Let us help you discover [email protected] or (904) 396-2401. New American 50th Anniversary of Landon Class of 1965 your place of peace, St. John’s River Dredging Town Hall Meeting Songbook Concert Sat., Apr. 18, 6:30 p.m., River Mon., Mar. 9, 6-9 p.m., Adam W. Herbert Sun., Mar. 29, 7:30 City Brewing Company your next home... University Center, Bldg. 43, Room 1058, UNF p.m., Terry Concert The last senior class to graduate before Forum on the proposal to dredge/deepen Hall at Jacksonville Landon High School became a Junior High the St. John’s River, moderated by Dr. University School is planning a three-day reunion event, Georgette Dumont. Participants can Free concert including a Welcome Party at the Homewood comment/ask questions about the proposal. performed by Suites/Hilton Garden Inn on Fri., Apr. 17. A Free event; contact Catilin Dennis, (904) Peter Michael tour of Landon College Preparatory School 620-2850 for more information. Mosely, featuring is planned. Contact landonclassof1965@ all original works gmail.com or (904) 221-5044. He Said, She Said including songs Thurs., Mar. 12, 7 p.m., Marriott for piano & Duval Audubon Society Southpointe, 4670 Salisbury Rd. string quartet, Mon., Apr. 20, 7:30 p.m., Swaim Memorial The 8th Annual Alexandra and Mark Miller choral music and United Methodist Church, 1620 Naldo Ave. Speaker Series presents Ellen and Paul Chute as instrumental pieces Speaker Michael Brothers, Marine Science guest speakers for a relationship workshop. The for chamber and Center, on “Pelagic Birds of Florida’s free event is part of the Jewish Healing Network large ensembles. Northeast Coast.” For more information, programming at Jewish Family & Community contact Carolyn Antman at (904) 737-1019. Services. For details, contact Ilene Schinasi at [email protected] or (904) 394-5724. 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