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M EMBER OF THE RT PUBLISHING GROUP OF COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS Volume 8, Issue 8 Visit our online edition at www.mandarinnewsline.com May 2014 Annual Mandarin Art Festival Loretto Student a bright spot on Easter weekend Council visits City Hall By Hazel Odell By Contributing Writer Ann Gipalo, Loretto Elementary PTA up their yards to sell for his art come to him as he additional parking and is producing them. Many were buses dropped off even excited about Nedobeck’s return more people. to the festival this year. He was The air was fi lled previously spending time with with the aroma of sweet his family, who had lost a few cupcakes, savory crepes members. and a peaceful ambi- A hallmark of the event is ence. The booths sold that it is held on Easter week- everything from pho- end. Most artists did not seem tography, paintings and to mind and the holiday clearly jewelry to food, cloth- did not keep people from show- ing and massages. The ing up. attendees were even “The show has always been more diverse, ranging on Easter,” said Lynn Cuda, a from young families board member of the Mandarin with children to seniors. Community Club who has long The artists were all been involved with this event. extremely friendly and Jacksonville City Councilman Matt Schellenberg, Emily Lisska and the Loretto “My favorite part of the Elementary Student Council in the City Council Chamber. all seemed happy to be festival is seeing people who there. I only get to see once a year,” Loretto Elementary’s Stu- executive director of the Jack- This was a fairly added Cuda. dent Council took a fi eld trip sonville Historical Society since new experience for Susie Scott, the chair of to Jacksonville City Hall on 1996. Despite the gloomy weather, some artists, but not for Don the event, led preparations for Wednesday, March 5. Thirty- The City Hall building is Mandarin residents enjoyed the Nedobeck, who makes his living the art festival many months seven students in fi rst through over 100 years old and used to Mandarin Community Club’s by selling his abstract paint- ago. The event is the club’s fi fth grade received a tour of be a department store called Co- 46th annual Mandarin Art ings and books, both of which main fundraiser. They fundraise the building, including the City hen Brothers. In 1993, Mayor Ed Festival. The event was held on include lively watercolors paint- money to maintain and beautify Council Chamber, by Emily Austin proposed the renovation club grounds at 12447 Manda- ings of cats. the Mandarin area. Much of the Lisska from the Jacksonville of the building, then known as rin Road on Saturday, April 19 “Everything appears as I money is put toward Mandarin’s Historical Society. Lisska has an the St. James Building. Renova- and Sunday, April 20. Cars were paint,” said Nedobeck. historic buildings, including the incredible depth of knowledge tions were completed and the parked in every possible spot on He is an imaginative man about Jacksonville, going back Mandarin Road, locals opened who explained that the ideas Mandarin Art Festival cont. on pg. 18 to its founding. She has been Loretto Student Council cont. on pg. 14

Appearing in this issue! Volunteers make a homerun for MAA Baseball What’s Inside SSummerummer CCampamp & By Contributing Writer Melissa Salek Page 3 What’s New KKids’ids’ AActivitiesctivities GGuide!uide! Baseball is going strong in roar of parents and teammates fi eld,” said Bernie Bernich, MAA Page 4 From the Councilmember Mandarin. Almost every day cheering. Baseball director. “We can’t do it Call 904-886-4919 for information! Page 5 School District Journal the Mandarin Athletic Associa- The ballpark does not run without them.” tion (MAA) fi elds at Burnett and on its own, however. Each week, Currently, over 100 volun- Page 6 From the Florida House Greenland Parks bustle with the volunteers provide hours of ser- teers work directly with the kids Page 7 E. Pluribus Unum ping of a bat hitting a ball, the vice, ranging from coaching and as coaches and team moms. One Page 8 Political Commentary slap of a ball into a glove and the working in the concession stand such dedicated volunteer is Coach to some of Jason York, with 12 years of vol- Page 9 Library news the lesser unteering with MAA in various Page 11 Rotary Club visible jobs capacities. Even without a child of prepping playing ball, York is motivated Page 13 Mandarin Senior Center Sales Reps: fi elds, rais- to keep coming back season after Page 14 Summer Camp Guide Linda Gay • [email protected] ing money season for two reasons. First, he Page 15 MHS Mustang Band Heather Seay • [email protected] to pay for is drawn to the fi eld itself. Jasmine Quezada • [email protected] Page 16 Cub Scouts Pack 101 equipment “I fi nd the fi eld calming,” and serving York mused. “It’s a place where Page 17 Native Sons & Daughters on the board I can have fun and not worry Page 18 Good on the Go Project to run the about anything but baseball.” Page 20 Mandarin Women’s Club administra- Second, York gets charged up tive side of by seeing the kids learn. “I like Page 21 Faith News Permit No.4 Permit MAA. US Postage Paid US Postage seeing their improvement,” York Page 23 Mandarin Garden Club Presorted Standard Callahan, FL 32011 “It’s all said. “It’s kind of cool to teach about the them something and then see JYSC Boys Elite volunteers them do it in a game.” Page 24 Captain David’s Fishing Batter up! MAA Diamond Dogs player Logan Sallas at bat, – coaches, In addition to working Page 26 Crown Point FCAT with volunteer Coach Jason York ready to send Cayden team moms, directly with the kids, a group Page 27 See the Grand Canyon Jaegar to second base. Photo by Tasha Tucker. guys in the MAA baseball cont. on pg. 13 NewsLine

Mandarin Ste. 403 12443 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville,FL 32223 Page 2, Mandarin NewsLine • May 2014 • www.MandarinNewsLine.com Congratulations to these young artists Contributed by Lynn Cuda, Mandarin Community Club The Mandarin Community Academy Fraidenburg, 5th Grade, St. Club hosted the annual Chil- 6-8 Grade Division Joseph Catholic; Amelya dren’s Art Show as part of the First: Mark Parent, 6th Grade, Williams, 3rd Grade, Jul- Mandarin Art Festival held San Jose Episcopal ington Creek Elementary; on April 19 and 20. Christine Second: Brandon McSwigan, Marina Wadei, 3rd Grade, Buckley, Mandarin Community 7th Grade, San Juan Del Rio San Jose Episcopal; Nahilla Club board member, served as Catholic Davis, 4th Grade, Martin J. the 2014 chairman of the Chil- Third: Thomas Ryan, 6th Gottlieb Day School dren’s Art Show and Stephanie Grade, San Jose Episcopal K-2 Grade Division Marty was the judge. Following Honorable Mention: Caroline First: Mila Naumovska, Kin- are the winners in each cat- Peck, 6th Grade, St. Joseph dergarten, Christ’s Church egory: Catholic; Lucia Macchi, 7th Academy Best in Show (School) Grade, St. Joseph Catholic; Second: Sophia Milian, 2nd First: Christ’s Church Academy Caitlin O’Neill, 8th Grade, Grade, Marin J. Gottlieb Day K-5 St. Joseph Catholic; Lucie School Second: San Jose Episcopal Simonin, Christ’s Church Third: Stephen Hester, Kin- 6th Academy dergarten, Hendricks Day Third: St. Joseph Catholic K-5 3-5 Grade Division School Best in Show (Student) First: Benjamin Howard, 4th Honorable Mention: Kian First: Angelina Rodgers, 5th Grade, Pine Forest Elemen- Guillery, 2nd Grade, Crown Grade, Pine Forest Elemen- tary Point Elementary; Liam tary Second: Kate Fryman, 4th Bradley, 1st Grade, San Juan Second: Megan Batchelor, Grade, San Juan del Rio del Rio Catholic; Jonathan 5th Grade, Christ’s Church Catholic Reeves, 1st Grade, Christ’s Academy Third: Jaden Koller, 5th Grade, Church Academy; Kinsley Third: Madison Rutherford, Loretto Elementary Wardle, 1st Grade, Greenland 1st Grade, Christ’s Church Honorable Mention: Emma Pines Elementary Jacksonville Health & Wellness Center ChiropracticChiro ~ Massage ~ Mental Health Counseling ~ Functional Medicine ~ Yoga ~ Spinal Rehab ~ Nutrition Counseling ~ MMealea Planning and Supplemental Guidance ~ Natural Hormone Balancing Let Chiropractic help you with Headaches, Back, Leg, & Neck Pain, Work & Auto Injuries Let our multidisciplinary approach help you with: WeightW Loss, Fatigue, Diabetes, Depression, Anxiety, High Blood Pressure, Fibromyalgia, ADHD, Autoimmunity, Gluten Intolerance, to name a few. 268-6568 9957 Moorings Dr., Ste. 403 (off of San Jose Blvd) Mandarin, Jacksonville 32257 www.DrRepole.com www.MandarinNewsLine.com • May 2014 • Mandarin NewsLine, Page 3

at Memorial Hospital, located cil and RSVP for these events at at 3625 University Boulevard www.mandarincouncil.org. We Do you have community or South. The fee is $15 for AARP live, work and play in Mandarin! club news you would like in- members or $20 for non-mem- cluded in Mandarin NewsLine? What’s bers and you must attend both The North Florida Acoustic days to earn the certifi cate to Then contact Neuroma Support Group will qualify for a discount on your Martie Thompson at: meet on Saturday, May 3, 2014 auto insurance. To register, New [email protected] at 1:00 p.m. at Mandarin United please call 391-1320. or 886-4919. Methodist Church, located at 11270 San Jose Boulevard. The River City Women Club Please call 287-8132 for addi- Community Happenings will meet at the Mandarin Ra- tional information. Publisher Rebecca Taus mada Inn May 21 beginning at [email protected] 10:30 a.m. There will be a brief Please join the Mandarin The North Florida O.R.C.A.S. ent Show,” an original play put business meeting, a social time Museum and Historical Society Editor Martie Thompson (Operational and Radio Control on by local teens. You’ll enjoy and a delicious lunch. The pro- [email protected] on May 10 at 1:00 p.m. to have a Association of Shipwrights) host musical performances, dance, gram will be the annual Brown blast with our boat themed story Advertising Sales, “fun sails” on the third Saturday gymnastics, mime and a heart- Bag Auction. This is a fund time. This program is ideally Linda Gay of each month at Losco Park in warming story of a girl named raiser for the club’s charities. for children ages three through [email protected] Mandarin from 10:00 a.m. to Grace. Show times are Friday, Guests are invited to attend the six, but please feel free to bring 12:00 noon. The O.R.C.A.S. are a May 2 at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, meeting and auction. To make Advertising Sales, the siblings as we read our way group enthusiasts whose pur- May 3 at 2:00 p.m. and Sunday, a lunch reservation, please call through some boat themed Heather Seay pose is to promote the building May 4 at 5:00 p.m. Admission is 262-8719 and join a group of picture books, get active with [email protected] and running of radio controlled free. The play will be performed caring women who support the music and movement and create Advertising Sales, model boats. For additional at Life Church, located at 10584 Mandarin community. Member- a boat craft. We do ask that the Jasmine Quezada information, please visit www. Old St. Augustine Road. Please ship information is available at parent or guardian accompany [email protected] northfl oridaorcas.org. call 373-8783 for more informa- meetings or call Nadine Koester their child during story time. tion. at 636-7573. Graphic Design, Lisa Felegy Mandarin Museum is located in [email protected] All are invited to “Tal- the Walter Jones Historical Park, A new support group for The Wolfson High School at 11964 Mandarin Road. For Class of 1969 announces their more information, please call RT Publishing, Inc. mothers of children with ADD/ Like us on ADHD is forming in Mandarin. class reunion party to be held on 268-0784 or email mandarinmu- 12443 San Jose Boulevard June 7, 2014. For additional in- [email protected]. Suite 403 Facebook Please join us at our inaugu- formation and to register online, Jacksonville, FL 32223 facebook.com/ ral session on Monday, May 5 Ph: 904-886-4919 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at 9310 please visit www.wolfson69.com. Shuffl eboard is played on mandarinnewsline Old King’s Road South, Suite Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. at Manda- 102. Monthly sessions will fol- The Mandarin Council of rin Park (south end of Mandarin Letters to the low. Come join other mothers the JAX Chamber hosts monthly Rd) next to the tennis courts at of children with ADD/ADHD to networking events. Their next park entrance. Beginners are Editor policy share experiences, learn from lunch meeting is on May 8, from welcome! Just show up unless it each other, and hear from visit- 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Bucca rains. At RT Publishing we ing experts. The group will be di Beppo near The Avenues Mall. Mandarin NewsLine Community Newspaper is a welcome Letters to the Editor. facilitated by Chai Gross, CLC. The next breakfast meeting will free monthly publication distributed via bulk mail to We request they be no more The program for the Man- all addresses in Zip Codes 32223, 32258 and selected For more information, please take place at the Red Elephant routes in 32257. Submission of articles and photographs than 250 words. 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Mandarin News: If you’ve The second question which Judge Wallace said that any never heard of the Maple Leaf, needs to be asked is this: The collective bargaining agreement a ship which sank off the coast Mayor’s Pension Task Force rec- is valid only for three years per of Mandarin Point 150 years ommended an additional contri- state law. If that is the case, then ago, you should take the time to bution of $50,000,000 a year to how is it legal to have a 30-year visit the Walter Jones Histori- reduce the unfunded liability—is agreement (as we do currently)? cal Museum in Mandarin and it a one-to-one reduction in the Also, why is the Pension Fund see the artifacts from that Civil unfunded liability? If not, why negotiating collective bargain- War Transport. Bring the kids or not? We absolutely must have a ing agreements and making grandkids along for a fun and clear understanding of any addi- decisions on investments? The educational experience. Also, I’m tional contributions to the pen- poorer their investment returns, still looking into the possibility sion fund. Currently the Pension the more City Hall, which means of adding sidewalks and biking Fund is only 40 percent funded, you the taxpayer, pays into the Physical Exams | Health Maintenance | Flu Vaccines paths in Mandarin. Mandarin is but the executive director of said pension. Talk about a confl ict of Acute Care | Weight Loss Counseling | Hormone Replacement a beautiful place, but more ways fund has a fully funded pension. interest! I’ll continue to ask the are needed to enjoy Mandarin Another issue is how could an tough questions on the pension 11701-32 San Jose Blvd Suite 103 besides from the inside of a car. appointed pension board form a and I encourage you to email me And for many areas, it’s more separate pension for the execu- your thoughts on this and any (904) 262-9075 than just an enjoyment issue, tive director? other issue. Please do not hesi- www.fountainfamilymedicine.com it’s a safety issue. Take Plum- tate to contact me at MattS@coj. And there’s more—unfortu- 8:00 am-5:00 pm | Monday-Friday mer Grant Road: Heavily trav- nately. In a recent ruling, Federal net or 630-1388. eled and used as a cut-through from Julington Creek Road to Old Saint Augustine Road, it has What’s New Please call 288-6385 for more ebration of new furniture in the celebrate the St. Johns River. vehicles traveling at high rates Continued from pg. 3 information. library’s Children’s Department, The meeting will be held on May of speed despite the number of with our city councilman, Matt 12 at Lakewood Presbyterian residential homes and pedestri- the door. We will have special The MOMS Club of Jackson- Schellenberg, attending. Plans Church, located at 2001 Univer- ans. I will continue to work to hours, with the doors opening at ville/Mandarin-SE off ers support are being fi nalized for our sec- sity Boulevard West. Social time identify funds for needed side- 9:00 a.m. Games run from 9:30 for stay at home and part-time ond annual Book Sale to be held will be from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 walks, as for too long, Mandarin a.m. to 11:30 a.m. followed by a working moms living in zip code on June 20 and 21, so mark your p.m. and the program starts at has not been given priority for business meeting and lunch. The 32258. With the club you will calendar for fun and bargains! 7:00 p.m. The event is free and these types of projects. program and luncheon will be have enriching activities for you We welcome new members to all are welcome. For additional City Hall News: Last held at the Ramada Inn, located and your children, during the the Friends of South Mandarin information, please contact Janet year, City Hall, and by “City at 3130 Hartley Road in Manda- day when you need the most Library. Our meetings are on the Larson at 247-1876. Hall” I really mean you, the rin. The price to attend is $16. support. A sample of activities second Thursday of each month taxpayer, contributed ap- Reservations are required and include: park days, beach days, at 1:15 p.m. in the library meet- Everybody reads proximately $148,000,000 to can be made by calling Judy at monthly socials, playgroups and ing room. the Police and Fire Pension 292-0128 by Thursday, May 15. fi eld trips to the zoo and muse- Mandarin NewsLine! Fund—$30,000,000 for current It is imperative that you write ums. For additional information, The Mandarin Toastmasters employees and $110,000,000 on your check which game you please email semandarinmoms@ club meets the fi rst and third Shouldn’t your ad towards the unfunded liability. want to play! The Mandarin yahoo.com. Saturday of each month in the In addition, the Pension Fund Women’s Club is a social club South Mandarin Library, located be included? earned $170,000,000 on invest- with numerous activities and is The Italian American Club at 12125 San Jose Boulevard. ment, giving them a total of open to all women no matter invites all our friends and neigh- The meeting time is 10:15 a.m. $280,000,000. But according to where they live and we’re always bors to come visit us at World until 12:00 noon. The meetings 886-4919 a draft report from the Pension eager to meet new friends! For of Nations in Metropolitan Park are open to all and visitors are Fund, the unfunded liability was further information about the on May 3 and 4. This will be always welcome. Please contact only reduced $40,000,000. Like club and how to join, please call our 21st year of participation in the Mandarin Toastmasters at you, I asked the obvious ques- Suelynn at 571-0730. this city event. We will feature mandarintoastmasters.org and/ tion: How is this possible—why homemade sausage and pepper or president, Morgan North, at wasn’t the unfunded liability Not sure who to vote for? sandwiches, meatball sand- 268-9380. reduced by $280,000,000? I put Join us to learn how to research wiches, pizza, homemade Italian that very question to the admin- political candidates on the web desserts and more. See you all at The Sierra Club, Northeast istration. To paraphrase their at the Candidate Research Class Metropolitan Park! Group will host Andrea Conover response: “We don’t know, but on Saturday, May 10 at 10:30 with the St. Johns River Al- we’ll get you the answer.” That a.m. in the Computer Lab at the The Friends of the South liance, whose mission is to was over three weeks ago. Still South Mandarin Branch Library. Mandarin Library will host a cel- preserve, protect, restore and waiting.

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The Fiesty Thought for the Month: FAWCS, the winning team, will “Let us be sure that those represent the county at the state who come after will say of us in Hospice manager competition in May. Congratu- our time, that in our time we did lations to Dion Delgado, Leena everything that could be done. awarded Social Worker of the Year Sanka, Zach Makovich, Kristen We fi nished the race; we kept As an their families and for those in and family.” Mousa, Shreya Mohan and the them free; we kept the faith.” organiza- the community. Martin began her career six other teams. ~President Ronald Reagan tion, Com- Martin, manager of Psy- with Community Hospice in munity chosocial, Bereavement and 2004. She earned her bachelor Bring business to your door! 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By Contributing Writer Representative Charles McBurney, State Representative, District 16

On April 3, the Florida predator bills. The Florida GI the Senate Criminal and Civil House of Representatives passed Bill promotes higher education Justice Appropriations Commit- Targeted Promotional a $75.3 billion balanced budget. and career development for our tee. HB 5601 adds temporary The budget responsibly funds veterans and military person- tax holidays for goods such as Development... the key priorities of the state, nel. This was a bipartisan eff ort school supplies, clothes, water Designed for Your Business! while providing signifi cant tax and example of our state giving and energy effi cient appliances relief to Floridians. Some of the back to our veterans. On March and hurricane preparedness Now Offering a Complimentary Marketing Analysis! highlights include a $380 mil- 31, Governor Scott signed the supplies. It also created a per- lion increase in the education Florida GI Bill into law at the manent tax holiday for certain Call us today! budget from last year, a $24.7 National Guard Armory in child restraints and booster 904.287.7574 million increase in early learn- Panama City. The tuition breaks seats. 450-106 State Rd. 13 N #274 ing and $2.9 billion in reserves. and other college scholarships It is a great honor to serve Jacksonville, FL 32259 The Justice Appropriations in the bill will be giving over the Mandarin area as your PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS THAT LEAVE A LASTING IMPRESSION Subcommittee also submitted a $12 million of assistance to our representative. If you have any $4.61 billion budget. This will state’s veterans. questions regarding any bills www.promotionalpresence.com provide signifi cant support for The Florida House last or legislative issues or want to public safety, such as preven- month also passed HB 427 give your input, please email tion of sexual predators; fund “Traveling Criminals across me at Charles.McBurney@ critical functions of govern- County Lines,” a bill I spon- myfl oridahouse.gov or you can New option for ment, such as the Department sored and HB 5601 “Economic call my Jacksonville offi ce at of Corrections, our court system Development.” HB 427 cracks 359-6090. You may also like Asian cuisine in Mandarin and the Florida Department of down on criminals who travel my Facebook page to stay up Law Enforcement; along with into other counties to commit to date on current Session and Banana Leaf Asian Cuisine der taste. important diversion programs felonies and try to thwart law District 16 issues. 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Each box was then labeled to make it a breeze for the food bank volunteers to fi nd the supplies needed for the Rotary Club of Mandarin special birthday child. The Mandarin Food Bank was thrilled with the idea of having a whole birthday party in a box and was very is busy this spring—join them! supportive of the project. The troop has now completed the fi rst By Contributing Writer Rita Story, President-Elect, Rotary Club of Mandarin round of boxes and has extras ready to replace the current supply as needed. On March 27, the Rotary the auctions will be distributed been completed and two more Club of Mandarin held their to other local charities. are in the planning stages. annual Laugh for Charity Gala. Additionally, the Rotary Each year during Easter The Rotary Club of Man- Mandarin NewsLine The event included both live Club of Mandarin has renewed weekend, members of the Rotary darin meets at 7:30 a.m. each and silent auction and a com- a commitment to build wheel- Club of Mandarin volunteer Tuesday morning at the Ramada is delivered to you edy show. The comedian, Tim chair ramps for those in need. at the Mandarin Art Festival. Inn and Conference Center on monthly due to our Wilkins, entertained the guests Working with another charity to Rotary members were at the Hartley Road in Mandarin. If fi ne advertisers. with good, clean humor. The identify the need, Rotarians do- gates again this year, collecting you have any questions, please Thank them event raised funds to support nate their time and expertise to donations that benefi t the Com- contact Membership Chairman with your patronage! local charities. Ticket sales build the ramps. One project has munity Club of Mandarin. Brian Register at 596-0422. will benefi t the two featured charities, ARC of Jacksonville, Grove House and Boy Scouts of America Summer Camp Pro- gram. Funds collected through Junior Achievement receives grant The Jim Moran Foundation has invested $47,500 to pro- vide Junior Achievement (JA) summer programs to 10,000 students in Duval County. The funding will enable JA of North Florida to purchase the JA program materials that will be used at community and school sites it has partnered with to bring fi nancial literacy and workforce preparation education to students this summer. Junior Achievement of North Florida will partner with 23 community sites that primarily serve low-income youth between the ages of fi ve Time is precious. and 15. Beginning in late May and running through early August 2014, the camp expe- rience will be enhanced with JA’s professionally prepared You know how precious time is — those special moments with the ones you love. But do you know the work readiness, fi nancial lit- importance of time and state-of-the-art expertise when it comes to stroke? Would you recognize the eracy and entrepreneurial pro- symptoms and know what to do? grams in an eff ort to increase students’ career awareness and Time lost is brain lost. And new, advanced treatments, when received in time, can mean the difference readiness. between devastating loss and life as you imagined. “The support of The Jim Baptist Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center is the new regional epicenter for advanced treatment of Moran Foundation means that all strokes, aneurysms and other brain conditions. Two of the most highly regarded neurovascular Junior Achievement programs will be provided to 10,000 surgeons in the country, working with expert neurologists, neuroradiologists and multidisciplinary summer camp participants in teams, perform groundbreaking, minimally invasive procedures unavailable at most hospitals. Jacksonville,” said JA Presi- And our multi-site system of stroke care now offers everyone in the region fast access to these dent Steve St. Amand. “Many of the organizations that will life-saving options. That means we can now offer more families more precious time together. receive JA programs this sum- That’s changing health care for good. mer are familiar to The Jim Moran Foundation and they look forward to joining JA in Time is Baptist Medical Center South is a certified Primary Stroke Center. providing solid educational brain. Visit baptistjax.com to learn more. activities to the organizations’ summer camp participants.” JA programs reinforce standard curriculum facilitated by educators during the school year. According to the Nation- al Summer Learning Associa- tion, most students lose about two months of grade level equivalency skills over the © Baptist Health 2014 summer months. Page 12, Mandarin NewsLine • May 2014 • www.MandarinNewsLine.com

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Others run the administrative side of MAA by serving on the board, running registration and ordering uni- forms. “Being part of MAA has consumed a great portion of my and many others do this.” life,” said Van Duyn, a 14-year MAA is a not-for-profi t Mandarin Senior Center News volunteer in many capacities youth athletic organization that By Contributing Writer David Wunder, Center Activities Specialist, Mandarin Senior Center and current MAA Baseball board oversees several sports programs The Mandarin Senior Center evening activities as we off er Please stop by for further in- president. “This is a passion (a – Baseball, Football/Cheer and activities are in full swing. We Dinner and a Movie, bingo and formation on any of these events ministry) that I was chosen for Flag Football. For more informa- have exercise classes every day trivia throughout the month. at the Mandarin Senior Center, and I give it all I can. The joy is tion about MAA baseball, please of the week. Classes include Join us on May 7 for Dinner located at 3848 Hartley Road or watching all of it come together visit the website at www.letsgo- stretching, line dancing, Yoga, and a Movie. There is no charge call the center at 262-7309. on a Saturday morning when the maa.org or Facebook at MAA jax. Bokwa and even belly dancing! to see the movie and you can kids are playing. That is why I Baseball. Exercise not your thing, but bring your own meal. Dinner is enjoy dancing and socializing? available at the center for a $5 Mandarin NewsLine Mandarin Senior Center is the donation. Please call to inquire is Loretto faculty and staff place to be Thursday evenings as about the movie or RSVP for we have a live band—Jackson- dinner. Dinner service begins at YOUR enjoy going green ville’s own 2nd Time Around— 4:30 p.m. and the movie begins Community at 5:00 p.m. By Contributing Writer Laquitrice Johnson, Assistant Principal, Loretto playing from 7:30 p.m. until Newspaper! Elementary School 9:30 p.m. Singles or couples, We off er something for come see what you’re missing. everyone….billiards, cards, Send us your attire. We have great music, dancing ceramics, knitting, line dancing, The and socialization with interest- Scrabble, trivia…the list goes on community news! fac- ing people. and on and we are always look- [email protected] ulty/staff Check out our Wednesday ing to add new programs. thor- oughly enjoyed the food, fellow- ship and BAPTIST SOUTH especially the enter- tainment provided On Friday, March 14, the by a duo known as “Train Loretto family celebrated St. Wreck,” out of the New York/ Patrick’s Day with their fi rst St. New England area. As always, lunch Patty’s Day Pot Luck. The event we were blessed to have our convened in our mini audito- gracious PTA participate by rium at 10:30 a.m. and contin- serving as hostesses for the 2014 ued until 1:30 p.m. All of the event. faculty/staff were asked to sign The faculty/staff members up to bring diff erent food and stated many times on Friday drink items for each other’s en- that this event allowed them learn joyment. We also asked staff to to do three things: relax, relate be festive and “Go Green” by and relief. We were excited at Join medical professionals throughout the year wearing the color green in their Loretto about “Going Green.” to learn about the latest health information. Keeping seniors May 15 July 17 in their homes “Stroke Facts: How Do I “Decreasing Your Risk By Contributing Writer Melanie Carlson RPT, CAPS, ECHM, Staying Home Know When to Call 911?” of Complications from According to the United tertop heights and modifying Barbara Klus, RN Diabetes” States Department of Health bathroom and kitchen cabinets and Human Services, the United and other steps specifi c to the Heidi Brown, RN States population 65 and over situation. June 19 has increased from 35 million In choosing a professional in 2000 to 40 million in 2010 to address these modifi cations, “Recent Advances in August 21 and is projected to increase to it is important to work with Management of Alzheimer’s “Advances in Radiation 55 million in 2020 (a 36 percent someone who has been trained increase for that decade). These specifi cally in aging–in-place Disease” Therapy” seniors are starting to think projects. A Certifi ed Aging-In- Ravi Pande, MD Mark Augspurger, MD about their living situation as Place (CAPS) designation indi- they age and according to the cates that the professional has AARP, older home owners over- been trained in accessing the whelmingly prefer to stay in unique needs of the older adult RSVP to 904.202.CARE(2273). their own homes and avoid in- population looking for help stitutional care. Aging in place designing and building aes- Seating is limited! Reservations will be accepted beginning 30 days at home safely, comfortably and thetically enriching, barrier-free prior to the scheduled event date. independently is becoming a environments. Seniors should major focus for this group. not wait for a medical emer- To age-in-place safely, gency to occur or an accident seniors often need to make to force problem solving. They modifi cations to their homes should take proactive measure to improve safety and mobil- to age-in-place in a familiar ity. These modifi cations may environment throughout the include improved lighting, maturing years. grab bars, easy access baths For additional information, and showers, ramps, wider please contact melwes1981@ doorways, adjusting coun- gmail.com. Page 14, Mandarin NewsLine • May 2014 • www.MandarinNewsLine.com

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2014-2015 Loretto celebrates Early Bird Registration their superheroes! $ By Contributing Writer Laquitrice Johnson, Assistant Principal, Loretto 10 OFF Elementary School April 28th – May 24th Star ight GYMNASTICS Our #1 Priority: Your Children! 7Y^S`K^SXQMVK]]O]PY\KVVKQO]ã0_X+NNS^SYXKVZ\YQ\KW] Back by popular demand! SUMMER CAMP: June 9 - August 15 260-4866 Conveniently located at the corner www.starlightjax.com of I-295 and San Jose Blvd. What do you get when you Batman, who handed out cer- put Superman, Wonder Woman tifi cates and tickets for a prize Loretto Student Council and Captain America together in drawing. While teachers enjoyed Continued from page 1 one building? You get one Su- their daring, delectable dishes, new City Hall was dedicated and responded “yeah” or “nay” then would receive a prize. The per Hero Day at Loretto Elemen- scenes from popular super- in 1997. Many of the original to several questions Councilman winning student was McK- tary School! hero movies, like Thor and The architectural details from when Schellenberg posed. enna Geoghagan, a third grader On Friday, April 11, Loretto Incredibles, fl ashed on the big it was a department store, like Next the students were and as a prize, she received a teachers got all powered up as screen for entertainment. Not the octagonal glass dome in the taken up to Mayor Brown’s of- chicken nugget value meal from they so befi ttingly participated only did our heroes fl ex their center of the building and the fi ce, but unfortunately he was McDonald’s. Four other students in an FCAT pep rally, geared to- arm muscles as they lifted mor- “men” holding the domed ceil- not available; however, the tied for second place and they wards honoring the real super- sel after morsel, but their jaw ing up (recreated in foam) were students got to sit in the mayor’s all received a $5 Bruster’s gift heroes who “suit up” and arm muscles as well due to all of the retained. Overall there is a beau- conference room and see where card. our students with the knowledge smiling and hardy laughter. tiful art deco feel to the build- he holds his press conferences. This was the fi rst time the and skills needed to be suc- When it was all said and ing, especially in the railings On the bus ride back to Loretto Student Council has ever cessful every day. Teachers were done, our Exceptional Educators surrounding the center court- school, Assistant Principal John- taken a fi eld trip to City Hall invited to a special treat, during strutted back to their academic yard and the elevator doors. nie Miller quizzed the students and it was a fantastic experi- their lunch time, which included domains, invisible capes fl y- Upon entering the City on many of the details they ence. Lisska is eager to take foods such as Incredible “POP” ing in the wind as a sign of Council Chamber, the students were told about City Hall. Most students on the tour and tell corn and sensational nachos sheer confi dence—confi dence were fi rst introduced to Judge students did very well on that them all about Jacksonville’s with a “BANG.” that they had succeeded in their Gary Flowers, who took the time quiz. Miller told the students he history. If you would like to take As the superheroes entered mission to adequately equip our to tell them what being a judge was going to quiz them again students on a tour, contact your the mini-auditorium, they were students with the tools needed was like. in one week and the student city councilman or Lisska at the greeted by the one and only to conquer any test. City Councilman Matt who got the most answers right JHS at 665-0064. Schellenberg then described Jacksonville Youth Soccer Club his job as a councilman. Each Summer Camps! student took a turn sitting in a SESSION 1 ~ JUNE 9 - JUNE 12 councilman’s seat, where they Mandarin NewsLine “voted” themselves “present” 886-4919 SESSION 2 ~ JUNE 23 - JUNE 26 with the electronic voting board SESSION 3 ~ JULY 7 - JULY 10 For all sessions (2 options): 9am - 12pm (All ages) $119 9am - 3pm Extended Day (Ages 8 and up) $149 There is a Family discount of $10 for multiple players A TRADITION OF signed up from one family account EXCELLENCE Chuck Rogers Park (11950 San Jose Blvd.) To Register: www.JYSC.com or email [email protected] Julington Academy of Martial Artsrts Summer Camps Fun & LearninJ‡Register NOW Saturday,SSaat May 17, 10:00AM - 2:00PM “The Best Training” at thee Join us to celebrate our Grand Opening and Guaranteed LOWEST Price.ce. welcome Bubbles the Elephant to Mandarin! 12489 San Jose Blvd. Suite 7 (Next to Ace and behind Sonny’s)

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As we all know, the end of panied by a little party at the Mandarin NewsLine the school year is quickly ap- end where everyone can cel- Lunar Phases proaching. Every year, to honor ebrate the great Mustang band is delivered to you the students in the Mustang 2013/2014 year. monthly due to our New: April 29 Band, a banquet is put on. With the end comes prepa- fi ne advertisers. The banquet consists of food, ration for next year, including First Quarter: May 7 awards, fundraising, memories the announcement of the newly and fun times. Each student will appointed leaders for the next Thank them with Full: May 14 receive his or her envelope with school year. Coming up this your patronage! all the awards and achievements month will be auditions for both Last Quarter: May 21 from the year. percussion and guard. These Students work diligently to groups are both hoping to be gain many awards such as su- bigger and better than ever. periors at district and state solo To audition for guard, you and ensemble or participating in will need to go to the upcoming an honor band. At the banquet camps (dates posted on man- there is also a silent auction to darinband.com). No experience help raise money for the band is needed, just a lot of determi- program. Donations are sent in nation! from many supportive business- To be a member of Manda- es in our community. Each sec- rin’s superior drumline, attend tion of students were also asked the percussion camps! Mandarin to take time to create their own has the best drum line and its themed basket to auction off members are always excited to with their own donations such teach new musicians the upbeat as a Snack Shack basket, Cat cadences they love to play. Lovers basket, Dog Lovers bas- If you want to be a part of ket, Dinner and a Movie basket the close band family and get and many others. the Mandarin Mustangs ready If it were not already crazy for game day, you should join enough, the band historians the mighty Mustang Marching have the job to collect pictures Band, whether through band, from the whole year and create guard, or percussion! We also a presentation containing the invite you to join us for our many memories and adventures Prism concert on May 9. Prism the band went through together. is a fun-fi lled concert where The banquet is also accom- groups of musicians prepare and perform pieces of music from all genres. From Frozen to Rocky to self-composed music, the Mark Thorson’s Mandarin Band will have it all! Tickets will be $5 at the door Football Camp if the Mandarin High School au- at Bishop Kenny High School ditorium for all to attend.

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A trip to Ronald’s House ADD/ADHD without MEDICATIONS By Contributing Writer Riley Brandvold, Student and Key Club member, Christ’s Church Academy The American Academy of Pediatricians has given neurofeedback the On Saturday, March 29 the number of families staying at highest grading of effectiveness for ADD/ADHD. Christ’s Church Academy’s Key the House. While the families Club traveled to The Ronald were extremely thankful, I Provides a non-drug approach for diagnosing and treating McDonald House of Jackson- believe we took more from this ADD/ADHD and is based on research that has been widely ville and prepared dinner for its experience than we had ex- replicated all over the world. guests. The CCA Key Club made pected. a wonderful spaghetti din- After getting connected Other benefits include: ner and enjoyed the company with the staff and families of s /VERCOMINGACADEMICDIFlCULTIES of each other and the diverse the Ronald McDonald House, s 0ROGRESSISMAINTAINEDONCEPROGRAMISCOMPLETED the CCA Key Club has decided s "ETTERSOCIALSKILLS to make it a goal to become Mandarin NewsLine more involved with The Ron- s )MPROVEMENTOFTHEEMOTIONALCLIMATEATHOME is delivered to you ald McDonald House Charities monthly due to our of Jacksonville. Our plan is to BIOFEEDBACK ASSOCIATES fi ne advertisers. start out small and work our of Northeast Florida 904.646.0054 way up to some big opportuni- Thank them MOST INSURANCES ACCEPTED WWWBIOFEEDBACKASSOCIATESCOM with your patronage! ties. The CCA Key Club wants Christ’s Church Academy to become known as a “pop tab school” for our local House by collecting pop tabs off soda cans. We learned that the Ronald McDonald House liter- ally uses the money received from recycling to pay for their electricity and provide for the families. We began collecting pop tabs in April and have already seen how small pop tabs add up to do big things! We hope you will join us in this eff ort. We invite the community to save pop tabs and drop them off at CCA during school hours. We have placed a container in sion of “serving the world’s Questions about pop tab dona- the lobby. Smaller containers children.” Christ’s Church tions may be directed to the have been placed throughout Academy staff sponsors are Christ’s Church Academy offi ce the school as well, so that we Linda Visman and Cathy Diehl. at 268-8667. can keep this top of mind and do what we can to help. The CCA Key Club is a Happy Mot her ’s Day Local Native Sons and chapter of Key Club Interna- from your friends at tional, a Kiwanis International Mandarin NewsLine Daughters earn state honors sponsored club, with the mis- By Contributing Writer Brian Quirk, Flaming Arrow

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But quires their employees to com- Those who plan the art that spark of interested grew plete so many hours of volun- show will meet again two weeks into Good on the Go, a non- teer service, they could arrange after the event for a recap and profi t organization that aims an opportunity and use the bus to begin planning next year’s to give young people a chance to take the employees there,” show. Community members enjoyed wandering around the Mandarin Art Festival. to volunteer and do “good” in she shares. their communities. Bergman also feels it’s “Our goal is for kids to go important to give middle- places and do ‘good,’” Bergman school age kids the chance to says. volunteer. And so far, they have. “They’re like the lost age,” Through Good on the Go, mid- she says. “But they’re really Angela Muller Annie Frehn Ariadna Perez Arvid Smith Bernie Vaughn Brent Bevis Cliff Newton Don Renyolds Glynda Newton Janet Gimer dle school children have been good kids. They want to do able to participate in a num- good things, but a lot of the ber of community and chari- time they’re told they’re too table projects. Activities have young to participate.” included cleaning up beaches Many high schools also and parks, volunteering at Jennifer Jerry Gilmer Joseph Hanson Justin Reynolds Kamila Kayo Ishimaru require students to complete Christensen Shahtakhtinski food banks, painting faces at community service hours as a a music festival and visiting requirement for graduation. the siblings of sick children at Ronald McDonald House. Bergman explains, “Get- ting them to begin volunteer- “The siblings are the ones ing before it’s a requirement that are forgotten about a lot helps to instill a passion for Laura Ingalls Anrew Marc Dickman Michael Dell Nadia Zarembo Nick Curry of the time,” Bergman explains. community involvement. And Cummings “Everyone thinks about the when they’re older and still sick kids, but not many think doing ‘good’ in their commu- Faculty: JSO Members and College Music Professors about the siblings.” nity, they’ll look back to when Since January, kids in- they were in middle school and volved with Good on the Go the fun they had with Good on have already logged over Regina Torres Reinaldo Perez Richard Dickson Ruth Green Sarah Lee Vernon the Go.” Humbert 300 service hours. There are So far, Good on the Go has already plans for the kids to raised enough money to apply volunteer at a fundraiser for for their 501(c)(3) designation. Duval County Public Schools They still need about $100,000 Northeast Florida CONSERVATORY~ Richard A.Dickson, President/Executive Director in May at Metropolitan Park. for the party bus. But until The ultimate goal of Good then, Good on the Go will on the Go is to purchase a par- still be active in the commu- April 24-May 29-Theatre Camp ty bus to take the kids around nity, with big-hearted middle- April 25-Jazz Band Concert at Nocatee the city to volunteer. schoolers who want to make a May 25-Conservatory Student Recital “A party bus is important diff erence. May 27-Orchestra Concert at Westminster Woods because everyone faces each To learn more informa- May 30-Concert Band Performance at Nocatee other,” says Bergman. “Kids are tion about Good on the Go, always plugged in and texting May 31 & June 1-Auditions for Fiddler on the Roof like signing up your child to June 24-Concert Band Performance at Westminster Woods these days. This gives them the volunteer, for a service request chance to actually engage in or to donate, visit their website July 21-Youth Band Camp conversation and engage them at www.jaxgoodonthego.com. in fun, social-building activi- 
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Village Bread Café in Mandarin. letting go of guilt; May 27 and Our monthly Javas have been 28: “Living a Rich Life,” fi nding Southside United Method- going strong for seven years. meaning and purpose. Lifetree ist Church’s United Methodist Each month brings regulars, Cafe is held Tuesdays at 3:30 Women are supporting a Cuban newcomers and many people p.m. at Mandarin Senior Center, initiative to assist our sister who are interested in mak- located at 3848 Hartley Road church, Santiago de Las Vegas ing new friendships. It doesn’t and Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in Cuba. A fundraiser Cuban matter how long you’ve lived in at Hope Lutheran Church (open 1 Hour Custom Facial Come experience dinner is planned for Monday Jacksonville, you have an open to everyone), located at 9000 Only $39 the difference. evening, May 5 from 6:00 p.m. invitation to join us anytime. Cypress Green Drive. Find out (Reg. $65) Phuong Spa Room until 8:00 p.m. in our Family Buy your fresh breakfast, a more about topics and location New Clients Only 3956 Sunbeam Rd. #3 Jackconville, FL 32257 bagel or Danish; the coff ee and from the Mandarin NewsLine Gel Polish Mani & Pedi tea are compliments of Village or Southside NewsLine online www.phuongsparoom.com Bread. Mark your calendars now calendar entry or call George Only $35 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY for the fi rst Wednesday of every Treiber at 731-0731. (Reg. $55) 904.994.3215 New Clients Only month. For more information -EDICALLYSANITIZEDs$ELUXE4REATMENTIN02)6!4%4REATMENT2OOM ST. JOSEPH’S about Java and other newcomer programs, please contact Isabel CATHOLIC CHURCH Balotin at 448-5000 x206 or JCA leaders honored by association Reconciliation shalomjax@jewishjacksonville. Jewish designed to enhance the skills David Wolf has been a Saturday - 4:30 p.m. org. Shalom Jacksonville is a Community needed for them to assume top member of the JCA board since Weekend Mass Schedule program of the Jewish Federa- Alliance leadership roles. The training 2009 and has served as treasurer Saturday - 5:30 p.m. tion of Jacksonville. board program began at the JCC As- since 2012. He is a child injury Sunday - 8:00 a.m., members sociation Biennial conference in attorney, author and advocate 10:00 a.m., 12:00 noon Weekly, members of the Allison San Diego, March 28 to April 1. and a partner at the law fi rm Hispanic Mass public gather for a conversa- Korman Allison “Ali” Korman Shel- Wood, Atter and Wolf, P. A. He Sunday - 8:30 a.m. tional examination of their Shelton ton is vice president of market- is a “double Gator,” holding experiences around a particular and David fi nance and law degrees from Historic Church ing and community relations for life issue prevalent in today’s Wolf have Stellar. She graduated from Flor- University of Florida. Wolf is Polish Mass society. These coff ee and con- been hon- ida State University and is an special counsel and legal ad- 2nd & 4th Sunday - versation events are held at Allison Korman Shelton ored with active member of the Northeast viser for the JCA and is active 10:00 a.m. - Historic Church Lifetree Café right here in Man- the prestigious Esther Leah Ritz Florida civic and philanthropic in several community athletic Traditional Latin Mass darin. You will meet friendly Next Generation JCC Leader- community, serving on many programs. He and his wife Robin Sunday people and share experiences, ship Award from the Jewish community boards. She has been have two children, Megan and 11:15 a.m. - Historic Church opinions and stories about the Community Centers Association the JCA’s board vice president Matthew. “topic of the week” in a small, of North America. The award Brazilian Mass since 2010 and a board member JCC Association is the intimate setting. You’re welcome identifi es future leaders of Jew- since 2009. She is married to Ja- umbrella organization for the Sunday just as you are; your thoughts ish community center boards mie Shelton and they have two Jewish Community Center 6:00 p.m. - Historic Church are welcome. Take a break and and includes a training program children, Camp and Ellie. Movement, Weekday Mass Schedule join the experience. Admission which in- Monday –Thursday and refreshments are free. Dur- cludes more 8:00 a.m. Historic Church ing May, we will discuss: May Third annual Jewish than 350 Friday 6 and 7: “Out of Anger,” the JCCs, YM- battle between out-of-control 8:15 a.m. Main Church Food Festival: May 4 YWHAs and self-control; May 13 and and camp 11730 Old St. Augustine Rd. 14: “To Heaven and Back,” By Contributing Writer Andrew Ocean sites in Jacksonville, Florida exclusive interview with the Excitement is building for gives our Jewish community the United author of Heaven is for Real; the third annual Jacksonville and our entire Jacksonville 904-268-5422 States and May 20 and 21: “Unburdened,” Jewish Food Festival. Mark your community the opportunity to Canada. calendar for Sunday, May 4, celebrate cultural diversity.” David Wolf from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Congregation Ahavath Chesed (The Temple), located at 8727 Unity Chiropractic H San Jose Boulevard. HARDAGE G GIDDENS This year the Festival fea- ?? tures Jewish food from around 12412 San Jose Blvd, #404 FUNERAL HOMES & CEMETERIES the world. In addition to the brisket sliders, corned beef, mat- Hours: Mon-Thurs 9am-1pm & 3pm-6pm zah ball soup, pickles, bagels, Family Chiropractic Office emphasizing lox, kugel and macaroons with which you may be familiar, women’s health there will be fl avors and tastes you may have never experi- enced before. NOW “We will expand our usual OPEN notion of Jewish food to recog- nize that we adapted our tradi- & tions and cuisine to what was Accepting available in those corners of the world where Jews have been NEW dispersed. We live throughout Patients! the world and we have adapted our recipes to what was avail- able locally,” said Michelle Parg- Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin man, Food Festival chair. “These 3AN*OSE"LVDs*ACKSONVILLE &, adaptations display our similar- %S
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Grandma calls of stay, do communicate that to long winter with a little too all the information needed. the Coast Guard and explains the contact for your plan. much rain, conditions are When fi shing today you that her family went boating So, potentially the most fi nally beginning to favor the also need to make sure that you “somewhere in the ocean” in important action you ever do, start a new season of fi shing have the proper license for the a “big white boat” and have may be to fi ll out your Float for our areas of the St. Johns. If species of fi sh that you happen not returned. She has no other Plan. The second most impor- big rains can manage to avoid to be catching. If you are catch- information to aid in a search tant is that your contact will us early this year, we might ing saltwater species at our end and rescue. How does the Coast use it when necessary. Again, even be able to expect a decent of the river (which is deemed Guard search for a vessel with Float Plan forms are to be found shrimping season to accom- freshwater from the Main through our website or in the pany our fi shing. Right now we Street Bridge and south), you You’re Invited! pamphlet “A Boater’s Guide to Keera is a playgroup partici- have a lot to look forward to must have a saltwater license the Federal Requirements for pant; she plays very well with and we need to make sure we to accompany your freshwater Mexican Fiesta Recreational Boats,” available other dogs at the shelter. are ready to go when the time license to keep the fi sh legally. Sat., May 3 from Auxiliary Vessel Examin- Keera has a wonderful per- comes. 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The last March to Get Screened run/walk class in intermediate grades to day of the test, the fi fth grad- By Karl Kennell provide encouragement and to ers received goldfi sh crackers Screened took celebration of her: “Team Shine create a much calmer test envi- and notes that said, “You are O on special on Erin.” Team shirts were made ronment for taking the big test. –‘fi sh’- ally done testing!” signifi cance for up in pink, Willey’s favorite This year, Wanda Kearson’s FCAT Buddies’ system help the Mandarin color. fi rst grade class adopted Mi- those who are overwhelmed stay community, as Willey was a Jacksonville chael Beckstrom’s fi fth grade focused on the test and it defi - over 100 friends native who had moved away class. The week before the FCAT, nitely provides a much calmer and neighbors in her childhood only to return the fi rst graders constructed a test-taking environment! from Manda- in high school. She graduated rin gathered to from Fletcher High School in TREE FARM & NURSERY walk as “Team 1982. She moved to the Manda- Shine on Erin” rin area in 1989 where she has " ?>  : !%  #$ ?>  : in memory of lived since with her husband, Erin Hagerty Larry Willey and their two sons, Willey. On Feb- Evan and Nick. She taught Call NOW for Your FREE Landscape ruary 15, she preschool at the Sharing Tree Estimates lost her brave for several years before mov- year-long battle ing to her more recent position Mulching Landscape Plants with colon with QBE. Willey was full of life Sodding Underbrushing cancer; she was and touched many people. She Pavers Living Fences only 49 years always had people smiling and Irrigation Plant Replacements old. laughing and she made friends There was a morning glow Just a couple of weeks after wherever she went. 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