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Spotlight on Neighbors: The DeGroff Family ––– A Boy Named Phoenix How an 8-year-old boy and local doctor are beating the odds

––– 100 Days of Summer: In Full Swing at Haile Plantation Golf & Country Club and Other Area Businesses ––– iRoadtrip

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Budgeting for School: Choosing the Right College Savings Option for You

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The Village Journal

in this issue Summer 2011

community

finance

Spotlight on Neighbors: The DeGroff Family

Budgeting for School: Choosing the Right College Saving Option for You

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100 Days of Summer: In Full Swing at Haile Plantation Golf & Country Club and Other Area Businesses

A Boy Named Phoenix

Floridaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s History at Dudley Farm Historic State Park

Village Journal Industry Insider

Roadmap to Choosing the Right Private School

Fun with Fido: Explore all Gainesville has to offer you and your pooch!

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Donating 101: What to do with all that stuff!

Speed Cleaning Your Kitchen

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in this issue

health & fitness

food

A Head-to-Toe Guide to Pampering Yourself

Summertime Sips

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Fitness Fun for Adults

How to Grill Savory Seafood

Adult Fitness

in every issue

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Weekend Escape: St. Simonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Island, GA

Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Note

Contributors

The Haile Village Center Directory

Publix Market Square Directory

Real Estate Map

Calendar of Events

Snapshots

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Ella Michalisin celebrating her 3rd birthday in Haile Plantation West Park. Party planned by The Little Shop. Photography: Shandon Smith with Lifeprints Photography

When you visit Tioga Town Center, you’ll get the hottest new wheels, custom bike fitting, personal instruction

...and Tony. Sure, the picturesque storefronts, coffee shop, boutiques, restaurants, world-class fitness center and bakery make Tioga Town Center a prime shopping destination. But it’s more than that here— It’s the people who make Tioga Town Center an experience like no other in Gainesville. It’s people like Tony Cousins and his staff at Bike Works who will recommend the perfect ride and bike accessories for you and make Tioga Town Center your favorite place to visit. So come on out! Take a stroll around and talk to the people who will make Tioga Town Center your favorite destination in town.

SW 128th Street & W. Newberry Rd. Tioga, Florida 32669

352.331.4000 www.TiogaTownCenter.com

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editor’s note Summer | Vol. 7 No. 3

For anyone who has stepped outside lately, it really goes without saying– but summer is upon us and in full swing! And along with summer comes that Florida heat, trips to the beach and fun times with friends and family. During this fun time of year, I am excited to share this issue of The Village Journal. We’ve got you covered with everything from weekend getaways for the family, to information on just what to do with all the old stuff you no longer want, to sizzling summer recipes for the grill. Featured in this issue’s “Spotlight on Neighbors,” is the DeGroff family. It never ceases to amaze me how many wonderful families we have among us in Haile Plantation. Take a moment to meet another one of them on p. 23. While you’re avoiding the blazing days of summer indoors, be sure to visit our new and improved website at www.TheVillageJournal.com. Here you can view a digital version of this issue, as well as previous issues from the past three years! Send us feedback or any ideas you have to contribute to The Village Journal. We love hearing from our readers. And while you’re there, be sure to click the Facebook icon and “like” us for up-to-date news, events and community information and pictures. Stay cool!

mailbox Send us a note to share your thoughts and ideas about the magazine. If you know of someone or something that you think would be great to share with the entire community, let us know about it. We want to hear from you because after all, this magazine is for you! We look forward to hearing from you. E-Mail channing@frankelmedia.com. Like The Village Journal on Facebook for up-to-date news, events and photos. 14 | TheVillageJournal.com

When you visit Tioga Town Center, you’ll get the finest jewelry, the perfect anniversary gift,

…and Stacy. Sure, the picturesque storefronts, coffee shop, boutiques, restaurants, postal center, wine bar, world-class fitness center and bakery, make Tioga Town Center a prime shopping destination. But it’s more than that here— It’s the people who make Tioga Town Center an experience like no other in Gainesville. It’s people like Matt and Stacy Lang and their staff at Lang Jewelers, who know the exact diamond bracelet your wife has been eyeing for months, and make Tioga Town Center your favorite place to visit. So come on out! Take a stroll around and talk to the people who will make Tioga Town Center your favorite destination in town.

SW 128th Street & W. Newberry Rd. Tioga, Florida 32669

352.331.4000 www.TiogaTownCenter.com

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contributors Kristen Hadeed, Founder of Student Maid, started cleaning houses to pay her way through college. Two years later, Student Maid now employees over 75 college students, and by this summer, is expected to employ 300 students. In 2010, Student Maid was named the Leading Women’s Enterprise by the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce. Kristen serves as a Chamber Diplomat, an Ambassador for the Builders’ Association, and is a board member for both Arbor House and the Gainesville Area Women’s Network. Andrew Heron and Joel Reynolds are co-owners of Simply Nutrition, a natural health retailer that specializes in a variety of products ranging from organic vitamins to sports supplements. Simply Nutrition’s Smoothie Bar offers the healthiest smoothies in Gainesville. Simply Nutrition is located just outside Haile Plantation on the corner of Tower and Archer Road in the Tower Square Shopping Center. Helen Kornblum owns Natural Order Organizing. She teaches business and residential clients how to reduce stress and increase productivity. Her specialties are working with seniors and people whose lives are affected by ADHD. Helen used her BA and MA in English as Director of Publications for an education association for 15 years. She says that editing is organizing on paper. She is involved in professional groups--the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD) and the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO). Helen writes, teaches workshops, and gives keynote speeches about organizing. Ryan Long is a restaurateur and chef. As the Executive Chef at O!O Tapas & Tinis, Ryan Long is dedicated to bringing new ideas and fresh ingredients to his guests, staying on top of the new trends in the market and educating himself in the industry. Before becoming a chef, Ryan attended the Johnson & Wales University in Miami, FL and interned in Vienna, Austria. For the last 15 years he has worked for many great chefs all over Florida before becoming the Executive Chef at O!O. He aims to keep people coming back and wow them with a great dining experience by creating new, fun and exciting dishes. Chuck Siegel, owner of Daytime Dogs, LLC pet sitting and dog walking company, is a long time resident of Gainesville and lifelong animal lover. He has over 30 years of combined experience working with and handling animals and received extensive training as well as Pet First Aid and CPR certified by the American Red Cross. Chuck is a member of Pet Sitters International and the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters. Daytime Dogs is a proud supporter of Gainesville Pet Rescue, Second Chance Farms Pet Rescue, Alachua County Animal Services and Canine Companions for Independence. Erin Spiwak, CPA, is a partner with James Moore & Co., P.L. where she is responsible for overseeing the firm’s tax department, including managing and directing day-to-day operations, as well as analyzing and planning for the impact of new tax developments. She can be reached at ErinS@jmco.com.

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Publisher: Ryan Frankel Editor: Channing Casey Advertising Sales: Molly McGriff Art Director: Kevin James Graphic Design: Anibal Rodriguez Public Relations: Linda Michalisin Contributing Writers: Nicole Batoon Dean Cacciatore Elise Donini Katie Douthwaite Dante Lima C. Nooriel Nolan Kendal Norris Photography: Dawn McKinstry Photography Footstone Photography Lindsay Taulbee for Giggle Magazine Rya of RYAPHOTOS Suzanne LeMehaute Photography Tina Atha Editorial Assistants: Kevin Awe Nicole Batoon Elise Donini For advertising or licensing information call (352) 331-5558 or send an e-mail to info@frankelmedia.com

4300 N.W. 23rd Avenue, Suite 185 Gainesville, Florida 32606 TheVillageJournal.com The Village Journal is published quarterly in Gainesville, Florida. Copyright 2011, all rights reserved by Frankel Media Group. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced without written consent of the publisher. The publisher reserves the right to refuse advertising. Frankel Media Group is an independent entity, and neither it, its agents, employees, nor its publication The Village Journal, have any associations with The Haile Village Center, Haile Plantation, its developers, employees or tenants. Printed in the USA. ©2011 Frankel Media Group.

When you visit Tioga Town Center, you’ll get the Mac, PC, iPad or iPod you always wanted

...and Jim. Sure, the picturesque storefronts, coffee shop, boutiques, restaurants, world-class fitness center and bakery make Tioga Town Center a prime shopping destination. But it’s more than that here— It’s the people who make Tioga Town Center an experience like no other in Gainesville. It’s people like Jim Dufek and his staff at GatorTec, who will provide a large selection of digital products, tech advice and repairs, and make Tioga Town Center your favorite place to visit. So come on out! Take a stroll around and talk to the people who will make Tioga Town Center your favorite destination in town.

SW 128th Street & W. Newberry Rd. Tioga, Florida 32669

352.331.4000 www.TiogaTownCenter.com

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directory

architecture Jennifer Langford, AIA, CNU, PA . . . . . . . . . . 371-7187

beauty Haile Barber Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374-2005 Vintage Glamour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378-8811

communtiy Gainesville Community Foundation . . . . . . 367-0060

dance Cameron Dance Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335-7785

dining Cacciatore Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 692-0905 Haile Village Bistro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378-0721 Limerock Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240-6228 Sisters Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-0281 South Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378-8776 Haile Village Bistro & Queens Arms Pub . . 378-0721

education Abacus Learning Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376-1492 18 | TheVillageJournal.com

event services Adore Wedding & Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338-7577 Cacciatore Catering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 692-0701 Haile Plantation Golf & Country Club . . . . 335-0055 Love Wedd Boutique (Pg 88) . . . . . . . . . . . . 338-7959 Olive You Eat Well . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-0281 Plantation Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371-1600

financial Adams LaRocca Employee Benefit Consultants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378-7531 American Optimal Advisors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 505-5632 Entrust Freedom IRA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378-7833 SunTrust Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375-6868 Tillman Hartley, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335-901

fitness Sweat Life Fitness (Pg 63) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 692-4926

furnishings & gifts Marianne Coveney European Essentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335-4290 The Perfect Gift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375-8000

haile community Plantation Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371-1600 River Cross Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331-2260 Management Specialist Services . . . . . . . . . . 335-7848 Haile Plantation Golf & Country Club . . . . 335-0055

health & beauty Escape Day Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Haile Village Body Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hang Ten Nail Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ideal Weight Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Salon PHD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Serendipity Spa & Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

335-5025 372-6550 331-5545 327-4120 338-1011 378-9088

home improvements The Sustainable Design Group . . . . . . . . . . . 339-3899

jewelry Sander’s Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331-6100 The Village Jeweler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338-0015

legal C. David Coffey, P.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335-8442 Fisher, Butts, Sechrest & Warner, P.A. . . . . . 373-5922 Law Offices of Steven Kalishman . . . . . . . . . 376-8600 Mark J. Fraser, Attorney at Law . . . . . . . . . . . 367-0444 Steve Warm, Attorney at Law . . . . . . . . . . . . 373-8279 Niesen, Price, Worthy, Campo, Frasier & Blakey, P.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ………… 373-9031 White & Crouch, P.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372-1011

Lori Libert Physical Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222-1583 Optima Neurological Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 375-5553 Redman Neuromuscular Therapy Center . . 505-0888 Speech & Language Center at Haile Plantation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284-3323 The Haile Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337-0551

pet care Haile’s Angels Pet Rescue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Haile Plantation Animal Clinic (Pg 21) . . . Shampoodles by Jan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sweet Paws Bakery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

395-6131 377-6003 336-7236 264-8995

photography Footstone Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 562-3066

real estate Bosshardt Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478-4255 Coldwell Banker, M.M. Parrish Realtors . . . 335-4999 Haile Plantation Sales & Information Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335-4999 The Village at Haile Condominiums . . . . . . 376-6737 Tommy Waters Custom Homes . . . . . . . . . . 336-7600

title & insurance Adams LaRocca Employee Benefit Consultants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378-7531 Haile Title Company, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371-6264 New York Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-8171 Weston Arnold Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333-9440

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Aguirre & Sappington Orthodontics . . . . . . 378-2545 Benet Clinical Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375-2545 Fundamental Therapy Solution . . . . . . . 877-211-5847 Galvan Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327-3561 Haile Endodontics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374-2999 Haile Medical Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367-9602 Haile Plantation Family Dental . . . . . . . . . . 375-6116 Haile Plantation Family Practice . . . . . . . . . 265-0944 Haile Village Bodywork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372-6550 Haile Village Acupuncture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367-0900 Kids Only Dental (Pg 85) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335-7777

technology

Go Gator Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marianne Coveney European Essentials . . . The Little Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Perfect Gift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

317-4084 335-4290 505-0466 375-8000

e-Tech Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373-3077 Haile Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335-3505

travel My Resort Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376-0094

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Publix Market Square

directory SW 24TH AVE.

TENNIS COURTS

SW 25TH RD.

Great Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331-1005 Venus Nail Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331-3878

dining Bamboos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331-1522 I Love NY Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333-6185 Kayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331-0664 O!O Tapas & Tinis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331-6620 Subway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332-1707

dry cleaning On the Spot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332-9494

eyewear Alligator Island Optical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332-9028

financial Florida Credit Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377-4141 Wells Fargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331-8239

grocery Publix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331-1037

insurance Bo Greene Insurance Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333-1123 Brightway Insurance (Pg 56, 93) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377-9819 20 | TheVillageJournal.com

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mailing service Haile Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331-4447

medical Alligator Island Optical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332-9028 Archer Dental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331-4731 Haile Market Therapy & Behavioral Medicine 331-0020 Kinetic Physical Therapy (Pg 67) . . . . . . . . . 505-6665 The Acupuncture Center of North Florida . . . 331-0020

pharmacy Publix Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331-1086

shopping Haile Jewelry & Loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331-1905 Talking Walls 2 Art & Framing . . . . . . . . . . . 333-7225

spirits The Spirit Shoppe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331-7274

real estate Allison Ables Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240-3770 Cornell & Associates, Your Real Estate Partner 505-0555 Tommy Williams Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331-8180 Viking Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 - 9333

Haileâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Angels Pet Rescue will make every effort to stop adoptable animals from being euthanized. We want to adopt as many animals as possible into loving and caring homes in which these animals will become lifelong family members. All of the animals in our program are up to date on

vaccines, are de-wormed, microchipped, and are either spayed or neutered. All adult dogs are heartworm tested/ treated and all cats and kittens are feline leukemia and FIV negative. By adopting a pet through a rescue organization or a shelter, you can truly give an animal a second chance. They will thank you for it!

352-395-6131

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spotlight HAILE PLANTATION

on neighbors

The DeGroff Family: Delighting in the Surprises of Life

by Kendal Norris | Rya of RYAPHOTOS

With family roots in Long Island, New York and New Jersey respectively, Dr. Curt DeGroff and his wife, Coleen DeGroff, traveled a number of circuitous roads to finally arrive at their home and careers in Gainesville, Florida. Coleen was the eldest of three children of a father who was a tool and die maker and a mother who was a stay-at-home mom. Coleen is also the granddaughter of Irish immigrants and the first in her family to earn a college degree. She began by putting herself through a one-year secretarial school training program and then worked as a secretary at AT&T-Bell Laboratories in New Jersey. Pursuing the dream of continuing her education, she attended evening college classes for nine years, finally graduating in 1989 with honors from Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ with a B.S. degree in Business Administration. Three years later she completed an MBA, also with honors, in Marketing from California State University.

Curt, the youngest of five children, comes from a working class family. He was fortunate enough to receive a first-class high school education, which prepared him for a B.S. degree in Engineering from the State University of New York in Buffalo in 1982. In 1983 he then went on to obtain a master’s degree in engineering at the California Institute of Technology (Cal Tech) in Pasadena, California. The two happened to meet when each was working for AT&T in New Jersey. “Coleen and I met at a work party through a mutual friend, Ginger Ormiston,” Curt remembered. “I had decided not to follow the current trend at AT&T of engineers dating and marrying secretaries, but fate had other plans. I was blessed to have met the love of my life at that gathering.” “Ginger, the friend who introduced us, was an engineer at AT&T-Bell Labs and had been trying to set me up on a blind date with Curt for three years,” Coleen added. “But for some reason, I’d always declined. When he and I finally met at the company party and ‘clicked,’ she pulled me aside to inform me that he was the guy she’d been trying to fix me up with all along! We were engaged a year later and married a year after that in 1986 at St. Catherine of

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Siena Roman Catholic Church in Cedar Grove, New Jersey. Hard to believe, but we’ll be celebrating our 25th anniversary this summer.” The story had another surprising twist though. Curt and Coleen had lost touch with Ginger over time, but years later Coleen ‘Googled’ her friend’s name, discovering that Ginger had been working at the World Trade Center in New York on September 11th and had been killed that day. Coleen recalled, “I felt like I’d been kicked in the heart. We got hold of her family to express our condolences and to let them know what an integral and important role Ginger had played in our lives.” During their engagement period, Curt had made the life-changing decision to switch gears and pursue a medical career in pediatrics. He began attending the State University of New York Downstate in Brooklyn while Coleen was working and going to night school. “We probably broke the record for most college libraries studied at by a single couple,” Curt commented. After he graduated from medical school in 1989, they decided to move to California where Curt did his pediatric residency training at Kaiser

Permanente in Los Angeles. “It was a magical time there where, even though there were long hours for our work and school schedules, we made the best of the time off we had and drove for hours along the California coast, drinking in the most beautiful sights our country has to offer.” 24 | TheVillageJournal.com

The couple next moved to Oregon where Curt completed his pediatric cardiology fellowship in 1995 at the Oregon Health Science University. The next destination for the DeGroffs was the University of Colorado where Curt served as a faculty member for ten years. After that, it was on to the University of Pittsburgh for several years before becoming a faculty member at the University of Florida, as well as the Director of Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging at the Congenital Heart Center at UF&Shands, three years ago. Of his latest career development, Curt noted, “I have worked at several congenital heart centers in other top children’s hospitals around the country. I can say without hesitation that the care provided at the Congenital Heart Center at UF&Shands is unsurpassed compared to other institutions. Our faculty and staff’s dedication is unmatched. And it only adds to our situation that we’ve found here so much unique and genuine southern hospitality.” Along the way, Curt and Coleen have been blessed with two sons. Kyle, 17, will be a senior at Buchholz High School and was on the swim team through his sophomore year. He won the Scholar Athlete award both years he swam for Buchholz. Kyle has also volunteered with Puppy Hill Farm Animal Rescue in Gainesville and with the Sebastian Ferrero Foundation, a local children’s advocacy group. Son Ryan, 14, will be entering Buchholz High School as a freshman this fall and loves to play tennis. He will also be in the percussion section of the high school marching band and won the SUDA award during his eighth grade year at Kanapaha Middle School. Coleen’s working life has included a 13-year stay-at-home-mom job while the boys were growing up. During that period she also began writing, and at one point produced a humor column in a small Colorado magazine. “Three of the columns were picked up by the Christian Science Monitor and ran worldwide with my picture and byline,” she recalled. “Talk about a rush! I’ve also written several book manuscripts for kids and a couple of them have won awards, though none has as yet been published.”

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heads on our latest trips,” Curt said. “We like to go boating and fishing, too; our youngest son has become an addict for deep sea fishing with his friends.”

Coleen changed gears once more in the Pittsburgh period, deciding to launch a career in Real Estate. “It seemed like a natural fit because we’ve moved around so much: six states and 11 moves in 20-plus years – that’s a lot of real estate activity!” Today Coleen works at Seide Realty and specializes in “drama-free realty for the hassle-averse.” As she noted, “All of our moves taught me there’s no reason to make a stressful situation even more difficult. I love working with first-time home-buyers and people new to our community.” Ten percent of everything Coleen earns is donated to the Sebastian Ferrero Foundation, which is advocating for a new children’s hospital in Gainesville. “Kids need a sate-of-the-art children’s hospital and working together as a community, we can make it happen right here in Gainesville,” Coleen said. Curt added to the thought, “We keep telling everyone we are good luck charms since every city we’ve been in since Portland, Oregon has gotten a new children’s hospital soon after we arrived there.” Coleen is a volunteer at several organizations in the area and a member of the UF Medical Guild. She also serves on the Sebastian Ferrero Foundation advisory board. In their spare time, the DeGroff family likes to explore the hidden treasures of Florida through short or long driving excursions. They’ve also kayaked various waterways – the Gulf at Cedar Key, Ichetucknee Springs, Manatee Springs and Crystal River. “Early on we camped in a pop-up camper in various areas of the state, but have grown to enjoy the luxury of a roof over our

The family also enjoys the activities of the Haile Plantation Country Club along with events during the holidays in Haile Village Center. Curt added, “Coleen and I often can be found at the farmer’s market on Saturdays. We like Haile so much, I’ve even used it as a successful recruiting tool for faculty from across the country.” It seems that no matter where the DeGroff family has landed in, its journey of surprising twists and turns, they’ve made the most of their family life and careers. And they’ve never forgotten to give back to their community in generous and significant ways.

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100 Days of Summer by Elise Donini

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Whether you’re a seasoned professional, a summertime fanatic or have never touched a nine-iron, there has never been a better time to become a member of the Haile Plantation Golf & Country Club.

Middleton explained that Haile Plantation Golf & Country Club, known for its amazing membership privileges like golf, tennis, fitness and swimming, is so much more than just its facilities.

One of the many benefits of participating in the newly-formed Titletown Gator Club’s “100 Days of Summer” program is a special deal at this family-focused facility. As part of this unique discount, family memberships start at only $75. Residents who choose to participate in the “100 Days of Summer” program can join the Country Club for only $100.

“We offer a variety of fun, exciting social events for all ages that bring people together socially and professionally,” she said

“I think joining the Titletown Gator Club and participating (in the 100 Days of Summer program) is of great value, especially if you take advantage of the special membership deal at the Country Club,” said Allison Middleton, membership director of Haile Plantation Golf & Country Club, “It’s a great opportunity to come out and enjoy the benefits of the club with fellow Gators.”

One of these events is the Gator Football Kickoff Event, held every September to celebrate the beginning of college football season. UF mascots Albert and Alberta and the UF cheerleaders and Dazzlers join the Country Club members for a fun-filled day of live music, delicious food, autographs and Gator spirit. It’s the biggest annual event at the Country Club, drawing in about 500 members and their guests. During the UF football and basketball seasons, the Country Club hosts orange-and-blue viewing parties in the pub, with discounts on food and drinks. With a mix of retirees, families

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and young professionals, these Gator fans are representative of the neighborhood, Middleton said. Alumni and friends of the University of Florida can become a founding member of the newlyformed Titletown Gator Club by purchasing a $40 annual single membership ($50 for joint membership) and enjoy unbeatable deals to dine, shop and experience a variety of popular local businesses this summer. “The Gainesville Gator Club is a club for anyone who loves the Gators, wants to connect with other Gators, watch a game together or network,” said Bill Strawn, President Titletown Gator Club. “Although there are Gator Clubs all over Florida and the Nation, this is the first official alumni club in Gainesville, and we couldn’t be more excited to launch it with our ‘100 Days of Summer’ program!” In addition to Haile Plantation Golf & Country Club, there are several businesses participating in “100 Days of Summer.” The list is growing rapidly, as new participants are added daily. The following discounts are open to members: 50 percent off select self-storage units at Business Park & Self Storage, one free one-topping large pizza at Gator Domino’s, 25 percent off at End Zone Bar & Grill, 10 percent of at the Florida

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Museum of Natural History, buy one, get one free lunch at Gator’s Dockside, 50 percent off frames at The Great Frame Up, 25 percent off at Pennington & Bailes, 20 percent off at Red Mango, a free glass of wine or draft beer at Vellos Brick Street Grill, and special discounts at RPM Motorcycles, Inc. and Mathew’s Fun-nGun Camp. The “100 Days of Summer” program began May 26 and will go through September 2, culminating in a special Gator Gathering event that will be locally hosted by the Titletown Gator Club and feature head football Coach Will Muschamp. The program is committed to providing an unforgettable summer in the swamp, while increasing traffic to local businesses. For more information on membership or business participation, visit www.titletowngators.com/. By joining, residents will also become UF Alumni Members and enjoy the traditional exclusive year-round deals including eligibility to play at the UF Golf Course, free admission to the Orange & Blue Spring Football Game and subscription to the award-winning UF Today magazine, to name a few. For the complete list of year-round membership deals, visit www.ufalumni.ufl.edu/membership/benefits.

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Phoenix A Boy Named

How an 8-year-old boy and local doctor are beating the odds by Dante Lima | Suzanne LeMehaute Photography

Part of being a parent means teaching your child how to ride a bike, driving them to school everyday or letting them sleep in your room when they have a bad dream. Rarely does being a parent mean uprooting your comfortable life in Islamorada, FL and moving to Gainesville in order to place your son in an experimental medical program at the University of Florida that could, could, save his life. For George and Gina Fox, at the time of their son Phoenix’s diagnosis with Pompe disease in 2002, parenting meant risk and sacrifice. Without their courage and the help of Dr. Barry Byrne at the University of Florida, Phoenix likely would not have lived past the age of two. He is now eight-years-old, and the breakthroughs by Dr. Byrne in gene therapy research give the Fox’s hope that Phoenix’s health will continue to improve. 30 | TheVillageJournal.com

Now, the Fox’s and Dr. Byrne’s lives are linked. Byrne, a pediatric cardiologist at UF, is at the forefront of gene therapy and an expert on Pompe Disease. The disease is a type of muscular dystrophy caused by an incorrect or missing enzyme called acid alpha glucosidase. Its job is to process stored glycogen into glucose for energy, but the build up of unprocessed glycogen causes muscle cells, like the heart and skeletal muscles, to lose their function. To this day, Phoenix can’t talk, walk, pick up a pencil or roll over. He is completely dependent on his father George, who is his full time caregiver, for nearly every movement. Phoenix isn’t able to breathe without a ventilator, and nearly every muscle in his body has been compromised by Pompe disease. Had he been born in another decade, another country, to different parents, he likely would not have made it this far.

A Boy Named Phoenix Luckily for Phoenix, George and Gina found Dr. Byrne at an exciting, yet uncertain time in gene therapy research. After Phoenix’s diagnosis in 2002, just six months after birth, the family moved to Gainesville full time to participate in a clinical trial for an experimental drug called Myozyme, which contains a natural reproduction of the enzyme missing in Pompe patients. Every two weeks for six hours, Phoenix was injected with an infusion of Myozyme. The trial, and the drug proved to be extremely successful for Phoenix and many of the other patients who participated, and the FDA eventually approved Myozyme. From that moment, it seemed that the Fox family would be staying in Gainesville for Phoenix’s future. “We realized it was going to be a life-long process, and we liked the people [in Gainesville] and Dr. Byrne, his approach and his knowledge of the disease,” George Fox said. “He is one of just a handful of people in the world that are extremely knowledgeable, and we felt like Phoenix’s best chance of survival was to get close to the source, and this is it.” Myozyme essentially saved Phoenix’s heart, and helped him survive. Phoenix has been receiving infusions every two weeks for 8 years, and while it has drastically improved his cardiac function, the other muscles in his body, especially his respiratory system, still present great dangers to his life. For Byrne, who has been researching gene therapy for over 20 years, Myozyme was never intended to be the end game. While it was a breakthrough in the early part of last decade, Dr. Byrne is looking ahead to more progressive, and possibly more permanent forms of gene therapy for patients like Phoenix and others around the country and globe who suffer from neuromuscular diseases.

Behind the idea of gene therapy, Dr. Byrne says, is treating the muscle directly. And the starting point is in the respiratory system.

Pompe Disease is a rare form of Muscular Dystrophy that affects 5,000 to 10,000 people worldwide. It is an inherited neuromuscular condition that is caused by an incorrect or missing enzyme. The disease affects skeletal,

“Aside from Cardiac and smooth muscle. the cardiac problems, which have been partially improved [with Myozyme], the respiratory failure is probably the most deadly aspect. The ventilators are a huge inconvenience and challenge to any patient and their family.” Byrne said. “The goal of gene therapy is to provide independent breathing. The protein [in Myozyme] doesn’t treat the respiratory system, but we have the goal of using them together.” Again, Dr. Byrne is at the beginnings of another experimental trial, and again, George and Gina Fox have been brave enough to place Phoenix’s future in the hands of Byrne and his team. Just two weeks ago, Phoenix received his first and only surgery to begin his gene replacement therapy and is recovering nicely. The procedure, as explained by his father, who has now become

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somewhat of an expert on the subject goes as follows: “This new process uses a virus that exists in nature. It doesn’t cause illness or harm in its natural state. Its genetically modified so it can’t replicate. They put the correct gene in the virus so that when they inject it into Phoenix’s muscle, it delivers the gene and starts to make protein inside the muscle.” “It’s nature’s way of doing it,” George said. “To me, it’s the future of medicine.” Indeed it is, and Dr. Byrne is optimistic that gene therapy will continue to evolve.

“I can honestly say that no two days are the same with my job,” Dr. Byrne said. “We want to make sure there’s a better future for kids like Phoenix. I would be ambitious to say we’re going to cure it, but the strategy underway is just to repair genes that aren’t working properly.” Dr. Byrne and his team will monitor Phoenix for the next year. In the meantime, life will continue normally for George and Gina Fox. Gina will run her store, Down To Earth Boutique, which she moved from Islamorada to Gainesville, and George will take care of Phoenix. Both will continue to vigilantly raise money for neuromuscular research and promote awareness of Pompe disease. Donations can be made to the Phoenix Fox Foundation at the University of Florida, established by the Fox’s in 2008. The resolve to continue round the clock care and new treatments comes from Phoenix’s happiness, George said. He is a happy eightyear-old just like any other kid. Of all the things that George and Gina have learned about parenting; hardship, risk, and sacrifice, one word trumps them all: love.

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Florida’s History t Dudley Farm a Historic State Park By C. Nooriel Nolan | Rya of RYAPHOTOS

Though most Americans enjoy the luxuries modern society permits, there is still something appealing about stepping back in time. Part of us wants to feel connected to those who lived before us. Dudley Farm Historic State Park indulges this impulse, providing the opportunity to step onto a preserved 19th century Florida farm. A winding road leads the way from busy Newberry Rd, and modern life, to the rustic Visitors Center, a wooden building originally built in 1918. Here, guests walk into their

19th century experience, complete with picture gallery, time line and samples of period items. Guests are physically surrounded by history-quilts hang from the ceiling, display cases contain old shaving razors, knives and farming/ butchering manuals while rocking chairs and homemade gourds decorate the porch outside. From the instant guests enter the park, they are immersed in the history of the Dudley family. Phillip Benjamin Harvey Dudley, and his wife Mary, moved to Florida before the Civil War, built a log cabin out of the abundant longleaf

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pines and began growing cotton and tobacco. In 1881, his son, Dudley Jr., inherited the farm and began transforming it into the farm that currently exists. With his ingenuity, the farm soon became the hub of the community, providing a general store that housed the local post office. The store sold items produced by the Dudley family, including grits, smoked meats, canned vegetables, cloth, farming supplies and hardware goods. Though the farm was initially used to grow cotton and tobacco, the 1920s brought new discoveries regarding the importance of diversifying crops. Soon, sweet potatoes and other items were incorporated into the farm’s production. Over the years, the Dudley’s additionally harvested sugar cane, corn, oats, grapes, fruit trees and nut trees. The family also raised cattle, chickens, hogs, and produced dairy products like butter and cottage cheese.

completes daily chores clothed in period dress, cultivating crops using mule power, hand raising roosters, hens, turkeys, horses, sheep and cattle, as well as partaking in activities typical of the time like basket weaving, hand making quilts and grinding corn and sugar cane. The cane press is also run by mule power. Visitors to the park can guide themselves around the farm, peering into the 18 restored buildings, including the smoke house, dairy shed, chicken houses, mule lot and stables, sweet potato cellar, canning and washing house, outdoor kitchen and cane syrup complex. They can also explore the old family home. Rooms are furnished with 19th century furniture, posed as if the family had just stepped out. Brochures inform park goers of little tid-bits that bring the Dudleys’ day-to-day lives to light, such as popular toys and songs of the 1800s. The Dudley children played with yo-yos and sang children’s songs like “Froggy Went A Courtin’ “(lyrics also provided). All these elements allow visitors to truly envision life in another time. Guided tours are also available, if visitors prefer. The Old Homestead Trail Tour, offered the second Saturday of each month, January-June, provides a walk down the original lane to the back of the property where the log cabin of PBH Senior remains, along with possible slave houses and split rail fences 100 years old. Aside from the historical and educational experience of the farm itself, the park offers:

In 1996, Dudley Farm was donated to the Florida Park Service by the last surviving Dudley. Myrtle Dudley, the youngest of Dudley Junior’s twelve children, wanted the history of her family and of early Florida to be preserved. The farm now provides locals the opportunity to view a genuine farm from the 1800s. This living-history working farm is operated in the same way three generations of Dudleys’ farmed with most of the labor being manual. Park staff 36 | TheVillageJournal.com

• Nature hikes –15 minute loop past sinkholes and under live oaks or 3-mile trail through the woodlands and scenic overlooks of the cow pastures. • Specialized workshops-- throughout the year, lessons on traditional 19th century activities are taught to visitors including woodworking, rug braiding, quilting, basketry and more. • Wildlife Viewing—surrounding landscape is home to many animals, including deer, hawks, gopher tortoises, wild turkeys, woodpeckers, and bluebirds.

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• Junior Ranger program--teaches children the importance of protecting and caring for Florida state parks. Children are encouraged to explore the park and document their findings in their activity book. The Pause and Ponder Trail is perfect for this, a three mile nature walk through the surrounding terrain, beginning and ending at the picnic area. Dudley Farm is an asset to the community. Its demonstration of Florida life from 1850 to the late 1900s provides family entertainment and educational lessons on preserving both nature and history. Dudley Farm connects visitors to another world by immersing them in it. Allow your family to be immersed in 19th century Florida living with a visit Dudley Farm Historic State Park.

Upcoming Events Ongoing Events Dudley Kids Domestic Skills & Craft Workshops Farm Products for Sale in the Commissary Pause and Ponder Trail Docent and Volunteer Educational Programs

Seasonal Events June-August: Harvest peaches, pears and figs from the farm’s fruit trees September–October: Corn and sweet potato harvest For up to date information: www.friendsofdudleyfarm.org

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The Face of Aging: Understanding All of Your Options Richard SaDove, M.D. FACS |

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Facial aging is a natural and continuous process that occurs throughout life. There are many lotions and crèmes on the market that help prevent and minimize the signs of aging, however, there are other, more progressive options as well. Effects of aging may become noticeable even in a person’s twenties. As aging progresses, more wrinkles and lines appear, and they deepen over time. Skin begins to sag as a result of the aging of the skin, the reduction in collagen, and the underlying structures. This thinning of the face is called volume loss. The diminished elasticity of the skin reduces its ability to retain its shape. This results in sagging eyelids, bags under the eyes, and jowls. Treatment for this may vary from injections to surgery.

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appearance without making it look like you’ve had work done. A treatment regimen of Sculptra®Aesthetic requires an average of three injection sessions over a few months. It is made from lactic acid, which has been safely used for the past 25 years in resorbable stitches. It is a material that does not harm the body and is able to be broken down by the body. Widely used in Europe for close to a decade for cosmetic treatment, I have personally enjoyed using this product for nearly ten years. While injectable treatments are an effective solution for some corrections, it cannot treat everything. Having a facelift may be a better option for certain cases, as it is highly individualized and the results will last much longer. A facelift will not change your fundamental appearance, but rather enhance it. It is important that you consult with a practitioner who does not just offer only one treatment method, such as injections, laser treatments or surgery. Seek advice from a professional who can discuss all available options and has extensive personal experience with all of them. Examples of the discussed treatment options can be found at www.sadovecosmeticsurgery.com or www.sculptraaesthetic.com.

Are You Prepared for a Rainy Day? The Importance of an Umbrella Policy Bryan Williams |

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Picture this: Your car skids on a wet road. You crash into an expensive vehicle being driven by a highly paid CEO. He is injured so badly he cannot return to work. A jury finds you at fault and awards him millions of dollars you are responsible to pay. You are now financially ruined because the legal system has taken your savings, assets and, for years, requires you to forfeit a portion of your paycheck. You may be thinking, “this won’t happen to me,” but that is not necessarily the case. Unfortunately, many people find themselves in a similar situation and are not adequately prepared. Those who are prepared, however, have what is called an umbrella policy, or excess liability coverage. This is an additional insurance policy, which provides liability coverage above and beyond the limits of liability coverage on your personal auto insurance, homeowners insurance, boat insurance and recreational vehicle insurance policies. This additional coverage is used after you have exhausted your primary coverage if you are responsible for damages as a result of an accident, especially an unexpected catastrophic one involving your car, property or recreational activities. It is important to keep in mind that as you accumulate assets, you become a target for lawsuits. If you lose a lawsuit and do not have enough liability insurance, your assets could be seized to satisfy the judgment. In addition, your assets most likely include savings and investments.

Even your future earnings can be garnished to satisfy a judgment against you. The umbrella policy, or excess liability coverage, is one of the most underutilized personal insurance polices and is readily available through most agents. Unlike your home and auto insurance, no one mandates that you buy umbrella coverage; however, the umbrella policy could turn out to be the most important part of your insurance portfolio.

The coverage amount for an umbrella policy starts at $1 million and can go upwards of $10 million. The annual cost for coverage starts as low as $150 and increase based on the amount of coverage provided by your auto, home, boat and recreational vehicle policies. In many cases, for less than $20 per month, you can protect your hard-earned assets. So if your car skids on a wet road and hits the expensive car of the highly paid CEO, you will have the peace of mind with umbrella insurance coverage that you are protected. In the litigious society that we live in, don’t be the person that says “It won’t happen to me.”

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Lighting Basics Laura Tanner |

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Lighting can be the perfect combination of art, craftsmanship, technology and function. It is essential to setting the mood, and allows us to perform our daily tasks. I enjoy helping our customers get the most from their lighting, and educating them as advances are made in the field. What is the best way to light a room? Consider what tasks you’ll be performing in that room and take into account the amount of natural light and, of course, where the electrical outlets are located. Some rooms call for functional lighting first and foremost, other rooms may be more of a reflection of your personal style.

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Lighting should be considered from the beginning when a space is being planned. Good lighting allows for flexibility, a variety of light levels and suitability to the purpose.

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In the kitchen, good task and general lighting are a must! Under cabinet lights eliminate shadows and are ideal for providing illumination while you work on counter surfaces. General lighting is best achieved using recessed or fluorescent fixtures. Pendant lights or a decorative pot rack are a great way to inject style, color and interest. Up lighting on top of your cabinets can add a warm, inviting glow. Living spaces and bedrooms call for “layers” of light. An overhead light can be harsh and leave the room feeling flat.

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A combination of table and floor lamps, overhead and indirect lighting will ensure that your room is well lit and dynamic. Whatever you choose, make sure the proportion and height is right. I hate to see a beautiful lamp dwarfed by the table it is on, or a large lamp demanding way too much attention. Dining room and breakfast nook chandeliers should be hung at the proper height and proportionate to the size and shape of your table. Lights facing up create a more dramatic feel and give the room height while lights down create a more intimate feel. Don’t forget a dimmer! You will always want less light while entertaining than when you are, say, cleaning! Bathroom lighting should be set up so as to eliminate shadows under your eyes, nose, cheeks and chin. Use one or more lights for general use, plus fixtures set up so as to concentrate light around mirrors. Coordinate fixtures to your hardware and choose your light bulbs carefully. Do you want to see every little detail or do you want them to flatter? Lighting should be considered from the beginning when a space is being planned. Good lighting allows for flexibility, a variety of light levels and suitability to the purpose. But never forget, you can work out your lighting requirements yourself, but sometimes it is prudent if you are undertaking a significant remodel to hire a professional to provide advice and review your selections.

BBQ-ing Tips from a Grill Master Bacon’s BBQ & Catering

It seems most gatherings during the summer months, and especially during football season, consist of the same things: good friends, lively music, cold drinks and delicious barbeque. I have learned a thing-or-two over the past 17 years through my experience serving barbeque at local fairs and festivals, and have a few tips that can assure anyone’s grilling experience will be an enjoyable, and more importantly, tasty one. Before you start, remember – low and slow. Whether it is a gas grill or charcoal grill, if you want your barbeque to turn out well, give yourself plenty time to cook the meat. One of the biggest mistakes people make is rushing on the grill. When it comes to the grill itself, it is a personal preference between gas and charcoal. When lit properly, charcoal produces the best flavor and has less technical problems. While a gas grill may take less work to heat up, when it has a technical problem, it often will not even turn on. If this happens, do not try to light it with a lighter. The gas will build up and could cause a dangerous explosion. If your igniter goes out, take the time to have a professional replace it.

light them and let them sit until the coals turn white. Spread the coals out evenly and place the top grating on the grill, and make sure the grate is clean. Then place your meat on the grill, keeping the temperature between 250-300 degrees. Minimizing the airflow through the grill allows you to control the temperature.

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The seasoning and marinade on the meat is where you can get most creative and give your barbeque a unique flavor. Everybody tastes are different, so the choice of spice, marinade or rub depends on personal preference. For those who like to keep it simple, olive oil, salt and pepper is often all you need. The best way to pack the flavor in the meat is to marinate or season it in the refrigerator overnight. Have fun and experiment with all types of spices, marinades and rubs. Happy BBQ-ing!

Charcoal is one of the key elements of grilling. A match-light product, such as Kingsford Charcoal, typically lasts longer than a less expensive brand, which will keep you from having to add more coals. Place the coals in a pile,

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DONATING 101:

What to do with all that stuff! by Helen Kornblum

Most of us have items in our home or garage that we no longer want, need, or use. What stops us from moving our stuff out is the uncertainty about who will take it. Luckily, we have many options for donating in Gainesville and the surrounding area. Finding special recipients can also spark our creativity. Books Amazon recently reported that e-book sales have topped regular book sales. Are you ready to consider the virtues of electronic readers? If you can part with beach reads that are cluttering your shelves, send them back into circulation through Book Gallery West, Books Inc.,

Gainesville Book Co., or Friends of the Library. If you have sci-fi, westerns, sports novels, or books in Spanish, head over to Gionet & Pierstoff, an accounting firm that started Books for Prisons of Florida, Inc. You may request a receipt for your donation. You can also free up shelf space by giving your old textbooks books (since 1995) and your children’s schoolbooks to Books for Africa, which ships them to 45 countries. Children’s books are hot items almost everywhere. Shands Children’s Hospital needs them for their pediatric waiting areas.

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DONATING 101: Clothing and Household Items Gainesville abounds in non-profit thrift stores that take clothing and general household bric-abrac. These groups seek in-season items that are clean and usable. Be open-minded about your donations. Clothing that you deem out of style might transform into a great costume or actor’s garb. A theme dish might become the base of a floral centerpiece. A clever buyer will breathe new life into your old, dull possessions. Non-profit thrift stores include Barbara’s Thrift Store (passes needed items to Peaceful Paths), Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Florida Food Pantry, Thrift & Consignment, Family Treasures Thrift Shop (raises money and provides free items for the Children’s Home Society of Florida), Gainesville Community Ministries, Goodwill Industries, Habitat for Humanity, Haven Hospice Attic, Humane Society Thrift Shop, Junior League Thrift Shop, and Salvation Army Thrift Store. St. Francis House, a homeless shelter and soup kitchen, has a very specific list on their web site of needed donations that includes certain kinds of clothing.

For profit thrift and consignment stores usually give you 40% of the sale price, which is set by the owner. These stores include Cecile’s, Colleen’s Closet, Flashbacks Recycled Fashions, Plato’s Closet, Sandy’s Savvy Chic Resale Boutique, Valerie’s Loft, and Weecycle. Unwanted business attire for women would help participants in the Displaced Homemaker’s Program, administered at Santa Fe College. Furniture We give lip service to our family heirlooms but sometimes have to face the fact that no one in the family really wants or has space for them. It may hurt us to admit this, but most of these treasures fall into the category of used furniture, which commands no special price. If you are being held hostage by outdated armoires, take photos of them for posterity, and then contact one of the following sources to move them into a new life cycle. Possibilities for consignment are Haven Hospice Attic, Enchanted Memories in High Springs, Jeannie’s Attic for Upscale Furniture and Home Décor, and My Designer’s Attic, in Ocala. Many of the non-profit thrift shops welcome furniture donations and will help you with pick-ups. Office and School Supplies, Crafts Pens migrate all over the place so round up your entire collection. Too many to use before they dry up? Gather pencils, pens, notepads, envelopes, and all extra school or office supplies for Tools for Schools. Teachers appreciate the extras, as well as craft supplies (fabric, yarn, buttons). Crafts also score big with the Girl Scouts Gateway Council, Girls Club of Alachua County, and the Boys and Girls Club. Church groups take craft materials, too.

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Electronics Discarding cell phones and computers is a major concern for many of us. One of the best sources for ideas comes from the A-Z Recycling Guide, posted on the City of Gainesville web site. Although the guide will be updated in the coming months, it’s still a great starting point: www.gainesvillerecycles.com. Remember that Alachua County will recycle broken equipment left out with the trash. Donations to Special Causes You can donate to groups that support special causes or populations. Animal lovers can provide the inventory for Gainesville Pet Rescue’s fundraising yard sales. Haile’s Angels Pet Rescue collects old towels and blankets. The Humane Society Thrift Shop supports many programs for the care of animals. Migrant farmers get help from the Harvest of Hope Foundation, which seeks gently used shoes and sneakers, and sells donated items such as antiques and collectibles on e-Bay. Are you keen to support veterans and their families? Vetspace helps homeless veterans and accepts used household appliances as well as electronics, hygiene items, and furniture. Another worthy group is the Military Support Group of Alachua County, which holds periodic yard sales and regularly ships care boxes to active servicemen. Their corps of volunteers will pick up donations at mutually convenient times.

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Working or nonworking cars can go to Dignity Project Second Generation. Their participants make repairs (to computer equipment, too) and deliver them to needy families and students. There’s a world of need around us, so your donations will make a difference in someone’s life. After you fill up a box or bag with your outgrown, unused, or unloved items, move it along confidently to new, appreciative owners! For a complete list of local organizations accepting donations, visit www.thevillagejournal.com.

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Speed Cleaning

Your Kitchen by Kristen Hadeed and Katie Douthwaite

The temperature is rising, the sun is shining, and the last place you want to be is hunched over a bucket of sudsy water, scrubbing your kitchen floor! As the summer season approaches, don’t get caught inside cleaning on a beautiful summer day; your kitchen can be scrubbed much quicker than you think. Following these simple steps will have you outside with your family and friends in less than fifteen minutes! The key to a quick cleaning is having a wellmaintained home. At the beginning of the summer, use a free weekend to clean thoroughly. This deep clean should include cleaning the inside of appliances, wiping down the cabinets, and dusting hard-to-reach shelves and ledges. Maintain your clean kitchen by following the steps below so that you can spend your summer swimming and soaking up the sun!

Straightened Space

Before you attack the grease and grime, clear away the clutter in your kitchen during your initial thorough cleaning. During a busy week, the kitchen easily becomes a storage space for papers and toys; putting these items in their proper place will instantly create a neater, cleaner kitchen. From this point forward, do not use the kitchen for storage. Make a promise to yourself that you will put items where they belong instead of putting them on the kitchen counter and thinking you’ll “get to it later.” Once you let things stack up it becomes almost impossible to motivate yourself to clear the clutter away! If you must keep papers in the kitchen, purchase a decorative basket and only put your papers here. This will create a clean look and take attention away from the clutter.

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Spotless Sink

Do not let your dishes pile up! Whether it means putting them in the dishwasher right away or washing them by hand, take care of dishware immediately after use. A sink full of dirty dishes will leave you feeling overwhelmed. To clean your sink, rinse away leftover food particles and residue, then scrub the sink with an abrasive cleaner, like Comet. To add extra shine, use Windex or a similar window cleaner to polish the faucet, handles, and inside of sink. If you prefer a more natural method, you can create your own polish by mixing together baking soda and two drops of dish detergent. Polish with white vinegar for some added shine. We suggest cleaning your sink before you go to bed each night. It will have you waking up to a clean kitchen! What better way to start the day?

Clean Countertops

A simple all purpose cleaner will do the trick here. Make sure to clean behind all items; otherwise, dust and dirt will quickly build up and make your next kitchen cleaning longer and more involved. As you progress along the length of the counter, quickly clean the countertop items, such as cookie jars, canisters, and decorative objects. The backsplash also easily accumulates dust, so wipe it down as well. Our favorite all purpose cleaner can be made at home: one part water to one part vinegar, two drops of dish detergent, and two drops of lavender oil for a nice fragrance. Use with a damp washcloth. Like your sink, we suggest doing this before you go to bed each night.

Immaculate Appliances

The outside of appliances can be wiped down with the same all purpose cleaner used on the countertops. For a quick clean, simply wipe down the front and sides of the refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher. The front of the stove can be shined with glass cleaner. If you have stainless steel appliances, you can clean them with a small amount of WD-40 on a soft cloth, using downward strokes. Don’t worry about the inside of the refrigerator or oven; save the more involved cleaning for when you

have more time. The inside of the microwave, however, can be quickly cleaned each week. First, microwave a cup of water for a minute. This will moisten the interior of the microwave, making it easy to remove stuck-on food particles. Take out the glass plate, wash it in the sink, and replace. Then, wipe down the front and sides with all-purpose cleaner, and shine the front window with glass cleaner. We suggest cleaning appliances once per week.

Flawless Floors

To quickly scoop up debris and dirt, use a broom sweep under cabinets, vacuum or run a microfiber dust mop over the floor. For a more thorough clean, you can follow this by mopping. The easiest way to do this is use a mop with

The key to a quick cleaning is having a wellmaintained home.

a disposable pad, like a Swiffer. For a more environmentally friendly option, Rubbermaid® makes a mop with a washable pad and a dispenser that you can fill with your choice of cleaner – even your own mixture. A simple floor cleaner can be made my combining one cup of white vinegar with one gallon of water. We recommend cleaning the kitchen floors once per week. Once you’ve finished cleaning your kitchen, add a fresh lemon scent by tossing a couple lemon rinds down the drain and letting the garbage disposal grind away remaining food odors. Using these simple steps, you will save time and your kitchen will be ready for summer entertaining in no time!

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H a i l e P l a n t a t i o n R e a l E st a t e

market watch The Village at Haile |

SW 91st Court

Year Built Sq Foot Bedroom/Bath

2006 848

The Links

1/1 $68,000

| SW 52nd Avenue

Year Built Sq Foot Bedroom/Bath

1998 1002

The Links

Sold Price

1/1 $69,000

| SW 52nd Avenue

Year Built Sq Foot Bedroom/Bath

1999 965

Sold Price

1/1 $75,000

The Links

| SW 52nd Avenue

Year Built Sq Foot Bedroom/Bath

1998 1431

Founders Hill

| SW 46th Road

Year Built Sq Foot Bedroom/Bath

1983 1409

Founders Hill | SW 46th Lane Year Built Sq Foot Bedroom/Bath

1985 1440

Year Built Sq Foot Bedroom/Bath

Sold Price

1998 1369

Sold Price

2/2 $142,000

The Links | SW 52nd Avenue

2/2 $83,000

Sold Price

3/2 $130,000

The Village at Haile | SW 52nd Road 2006 1122

Sold Price

3/2 $124,900

Sold Price

3/2 $145,000

Plantation Villas | SW 97th Drive

Grahams Mill | SW 54th Road

Year Built Sq Foot Bedroom/Bath

1992 1088

Sold Price

2/2 $95,000

1990 2056

Plantation Villas | SW 52nd Road

Hampstead | SW 97th Street

Year Built Sq Foot Bedroom/Bath

1992 1196

Sold Price

2/2 $105,000

The Links | SW 52nd Avenue Year Built Sq Foot Bedroom/Bath

1998 1431

The Links | SW 52nd Avenue 1998 1454

The Links

Sold Price

| SW 52nd Avenue

1998 1454

Sold Price

3/2 $119,670

The Links | SW 52nd Avenue Year Built Sq Foot Bedroom/Bath

1998 1454

Year Built Sq Foot Bedroom/Bath

2002 1913

Sold Price

3/2 $180,000

Chickasaw Way | SW 103rd Drive

3/2 $119,000

Year Built Sq Foot Bedroom/Bath

Sold Price

3/2 $180,000

Katelyn Lane | SW 29th Road Sold Price

3/2 $109,900

Year Built Sq Foot Bedroom/Bath

1997 1734

Sold Price

4/2 $174,500

Year Built Sq Foot Bedroom/Bath

1999 1394

Sold Price

3/2 $183,000

Chickasaw Way | SW 103rd Drive Year Built Sq Foot Bedroom/Bath

1998 1365

Sold Price

3/2 $189,000

Village Center | SW 91st Drive Sold Price

3/2 $120,000

Year Built Sq Foot Bedroom/Bath

Sold Price

2003 1684 2/2.5 $195,000

Single-family and attached homes sold in Haile Plantation April 1st through June 20th. Provided by Coleen DeGroff of Seide Realty.

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H a i l e P l a n t a t i o n R e a l E st a t e

market watch Katelyn Lane | SW 98th Drive

Garison Way | SW 37th Road

Year Built Sq Foot Bedroom/Bath

Sold Price

2001 2202 3/2.5 $210,000

2011 2081

Katelyn Lane | SW 98th Drive

Buellers Way | SW 98th Terrace

Year Built Sq Foot Bedroom/Bath

2003 1965

Sold Price

3/2 $217,500

3/2 $310,000

Sold Price

1998 2604 3/2.1 $310,000

Lexington Farms | SW 54th Lane

Middleton Green | SW 49th Lane

Year Built Sq Foot Bedroom/Bath

1989 2196

Sold Price

4/2 $215,000

1996 2529

Colson Corner | SW 91st Drive

Sable Pointe | SW 34th Lane

Year Built Sq Foot Bedroom/Bath

2003 2005

Sold Price

3/2 $215,000

2000 2540

Sold Price

4/3 $320,000

Sold Price

3/2 $340,000

Amelia Gardens | SW 103rd Court

Garison Way | SW 35th Avenue

Year Built Sq Foot Bedroom/Bath

1996 1862

Sold Price

3/2 $225,000

2006 2732

Sold Price

4/3 $354,500

Village Center | SW 91st Drive

Storeys Round | SW 92nd Drive

Year Built Sq Foot Bedroom/Bath

Sold Price

1999 2040 3/3.5 $236,500

2005 2646

Planters Grove | SW 47th Court

Westfield Commons | SW 105th Drive

Year Built Sq Foot Bedroom/Bath

1989 2184

Sold Price

4/2 $236,000

1997 2933

3/3 $365,000

Sold Price

4/3 $440,000

Market Square | SW 25th Road

India Station | SW 95th Terrace

Year Built Sq Foot Bedroom/Bath

2006 2277

4/3 $259,000

Sable Pointe | SW 32nd Lane Year Built Sq Foot Bedroom/Bath

2001 2200

Sold Price

3/2 $265,000

1993 3740

Sold Price

4/4 $500,000

Benjamins Grove | SW 41st Place Year Built Sq Foot Bedroom/Bath

Sold Price

1994 4156 5/3.5 $500,000

Bennets Garden | SW 91st Drive

Whitaker Oaks | SW 96th Drive

Year Built Sq Foot Bedroom/Bath

1997 2346

Sold Price

3/3 $280,500

Victoria Circle | SW 30th Road

Millington | SW 34th Avenue

Year Built Sq Foot Bedroom/Bath

2002 2398

Sold Price

3/2 $292,000

Sold Price

1993 3714 5/3.5 $515,000

2005 3523

Sold Price

5/4 $670,000

Oakmont | SW 91st Drive

Charleston Park | SW 42nd Place

Year Built Sq Foot Bedroom/Bath

Sold Price

1992 3013 4/3.5 $305,000

Sold Price

1990 7545 6/6.5 $815,000

Single-family and attached homes sold in Haile Plantation April 1st through June 20th. Provided by Coleen DeGroff of Seide Realty.

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Photo by Randy Batista.

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GOD OF CARNAGE The gloves come off and all hell breaks loose when two “civilized” couples meet to sort out a playground punch-up between their children. But who’s more infantile – the parents or the kids? This hilarious Tony Award-Winner is a comedy of manners…without the manners.On stage Sept 2-25.

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Budgeting for School:

Choosing the Right

College Savings Option for You by Erin Spiwak, CPA

When department stores begin stocking their shelves with lunch boxes and school supplies, the back-to-school countdown has officially begun. All of us remember the excitement we had about going back to school – getting to see friends after the long summer while wearing a new outfit and backpack packed with new supplies. Each of us wants to pass the excitement for learning on to our children, but without putting a hole in the budget. Purchasing annual school supplies is one thing, but in order to support our children’s long-term education goals, we each need to do a little studying of our own. If you have young children (or grandchildren), you probably realize you ought to start saving for their college education. You are absolutely right – you should start saving as soon as possible to give that money time to grow. Most families have not begun the savings process because they are not sure where to start. In addition to typical options like a savings account, U.S. savings bonds, mutual funds and trust accounts, there are two tax-advantaged vehicles created by our legislators – a 529 Plan and an education savings account (ESA). What are they? An ESA currently allows you to save up to $2,000 a year for your child’s education. After 2012, this amount will be reduced to only

$500 per year under the current law. The investment is self-directed (as with an IRA). A 529 Plan (also called a qualified tuition plan) allows you to do two things: • Purchase tuition credits at today’s prices (a prepaid plan) or • Invest among certain mutual funds [as with a 401(k) plan] that will (hopefully) grow into a large enough sum to pay for college (a savings plan). ESAs and 529 Plans are considered taxadvantaged for two reasons. First, they allow your money to grow on a tax-deferred basis. This means you do not have to pay any taxes on any gains while the account is in the accumulation phase. Second, you will not pay any taxes on money when it is withdrawn if it is used for “qualified education expenses.” (Note: there is no federal income tax deduction for a contribution to either option, as there is for a contribution to a traditional IRA.)

So, how do you decide?

Here are some questions to ask: Am I eligible? Almost anyone can open a 529 account, but there are income limitations for ESAs. The ESA annual contribution limit per child of $2,000 is phased out for joint

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Budgeting for School filers whose modified adjusted gross income is between $190,000 and $220,000. For single filers, the range is $95,000 - $110,000. If your income exceeds that range, there are some additional planning opportunities that can allow $2,000 to be contributed to the beneficiary’s ESA. What if my children incur precollege education expenses? For 529 Plans education expenses are limited to college costs. A significant advantage, however, for ESAs is that some primary and secondary school costs are included. Thus, tuition at a private school and the cost of a computer may qualify. Am I comfortable directing my own investment choices? Investment choices are limited with 529 Plans. For example, some provide age-based tracks that automatically move your money into “appropriate” funds as your children get older. ESAs allow you to set up your own account

at whatever financial institution you choose (e.g., a bank or mutual fund company). If you believe you are financially savvy to make a wise investment choice, an ESA may be for you. How much do I want to contribute? ESA contributions are limited to $2,000 annually per child (not per donor). So if more than one person wants to contribute to the child’s education the contributions must be monitored to make sure this limit is not exceeded. 529 Plans are more flexible, allowing larger contributions. Most 529 Plans can be set up for automatic monthly contributions either by payroll deposit or bank draft. What if my child does not go to college right away? ESA accounts must be distributed by the time the child turns 30 unless the child has special needs, while 529 Plans can be used to fund education for older students. Either plan will allow rollovers to another beneficiary, such as a younger sibling or a grandchild.

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Your child’s education is extremely important and choosing the right private school for him or her takes time. There are many factors that play a role in helping you make the decision, including grades offered, tuition rates, programs, religious affiliation and the list goes on. But with all of the private schools in the Gainesville area, where do you start? This roadmap will help lead you to find the school that is best suited for you and your child. Begin your journey. First, decide which factors are most important to you. Along with the factors mentioned above, you may want a school that is close to your work or home. You may want a school with an extended day program or a school that offers summer camps. Write these down and make sure to keep that in mind when researching. Keep on trucking. Second, research private schools in Gainesville. We have done a lot of the initial research for you! Start here by reviewing a description of each private school listed. Bnai Isreal School Bnai Israel Community Day School emphasizes successful beginnings starting at just 3 months old. With multiple programs available, your child will receive plenty of attention in a warm Jewish environment. Grades: Pre-Kindergarten Religious Affiliation: Jewish Tuition: $$ • Half Day Program: Yes Athletics: No • Extended Day: No Summer Camp: Yes

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Brentwood Elementary Brentwood Elementary School’s curriculum is delivered with discovery, independence and creative problem solving in mind. Along with the core classes, Brentwood offers plenty of extra-curricular classes to enhance your child’s learning experience. Grades: Pre-Kindergarten – 5th grade Religious Affiliation: None Tuition: $$ • Half Day Program: Yes Athletics: No • Extended Day: Yes Summer Camp: Yes Christian Life Academy Christian Life Academy’s mission is to provide a quality education supported by a strong foundation of Christian values. The academy will help your child grow spiritually, mentally, emotionally, socially and physically. Grades: Kindergarten – 12th grade Religious Affiliation: Christian Tuition: $ • Half Day Program: No Athletics: No • Extended Day: Yes Summer Camp: No Compassionate Outreach Ministries Christian Academy The Christian Academy was organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. The focus of Compassionate Outreach is to involve residents in the community to education and spirituality. Grades: Kindergarten – 5th grade Religious Affiliation: Christian Tuition: $ • Half Day Program: No Athletics: No • Extended Day: Yes Summer Camp: No

Tuition Key $: $3,000 - 5,999 annually $$: $6,000 - 8,999 annually $$$: $9,000 + annually

Cornerstone Academy At Cornerstone Academy, students will receive an excellent education while building character in the Christian faith. The child’s school week is comprised of days in class and at home. Grades: Pre-Kindergarten – 12th grade Religious Affiliation: Christian Tuition: $ • Half Day Program: No Athletics: Yes • Extended Day: Yes Summer Camp: Yes Flowers Montessori School The Flowers program is custom-tailored to meet the needs of each of their students. Activities are constantly changing to encourage independence and kindle an excitement for life-long learning. Grades: Pre-Kindergarten - Kindergarten Religious Affiliation: None Tuition: $$ • Half Day Program: Yes Athletics: No • Extended Day: Yes Summer Camp: Yes Gainesville Children’s Center The Gainesville Children’s Center believes that the first 5 or 6 years of a child’s life are the most precious. They focus on treating children with love, respect and support while building self-esteem. Grades: Pre-Kindergarten - Kindergarten Religious Affiliation: None Tuition: $$$ • Half Day Program: Yes Athletics: No • Extended Day: Yes Summer Camp: Yes Gainesville Country Day School The curriculum at Gainesville Country Day School emphasizes active learning that encourages independence and creativity. Attention is given to applying basic skills to increasingly complex projects and activities. Grades: Pre-Kindergarten – 5th grade Religious Affiliation: None Tuition: $$ • Half Day Program: Yes Athletics: No • Extended Day: Yes Summer Camp: Yes

Millhopper Montessori School True to its Montessori heritage, the staff at Millhopper Montessori School fosters creative thinking and problem-solving through the use of manipulative and other educational tools. Grades: Pre-Kindergarten – 8th grade Religious Affiliation: None Tuition: $$ • Half Day Program: X Athletics: Yes • Extended Day: Yes Summer Camp: Yes Oak Hall School The Oak Hall School believes in the power of a liberal arts education to transform lives, to develop unique talents, to enhance selfesteem, to build character, and to inspire a life-long love of learning. Grades: Pre-Kindergarten – 12th grade Religious Affiliation: None Tuition: $$$ • Half Day Program: Yes Athletics: Yes • Extended Day: Yes Summer Camp: Yes Queen of Peace Catholic Academy Queen of Peace Catholic Academy is an educational community in which the principal, teachers, staff, families, clergy and parishioners work together to provide students with a spiritual, academic, psychological and social foundation. Grades: Pre-Kindergarten – 8th grade Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic Tuition: $ • Half Day Program: Yes Athletics: Yes • Extended Day: Yes Summer Camp: Yes Spencer House Montessori School Founded in 1999, the Spencer House Montessori School’s goal is to provide substantive curriculum in the loving environment of a family owned and operated school. Montessori emphasizes learning through exploration and experience. Grades: Pre-Kindergarten – 2nd grade Religious Affiliation: None Tuition: $ • Half Day Program: Yes Athletics: No • Extended Day: Yes Summer Camp: Yes

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St. Francis Catholic High School The mission at St. Francis is to develop young men and women into leaders who exhibit service, faith, community, honor and scholarship in the Catholic tradition. Grades: 9th grade – 12th grade Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic Tuition: $$ • Half Day Program: No Athletics: Yes ; Extended Day: No Summer Camp: No

The Rock School Students at the Rock School receive opportunities to grow in academics, character, leadership, service, the arts, athletics and Christianity. The teachers believe in educating the whole child… mind, body and spirit. Grades: Pre-Kindergarten – 12th grade Religious Affiliation: Christian Tuition: $$ • Half Day Program: Yes Athletics: Yes • Extended Day: Yes Summer Camp: No

St. Patrick Interparish School St. Patrick Interparish School was recently ranked among the top 10% in the nation for standardized test scores from 2005-2008. Their academic focus is on religion, respect and responsibility. Grades: Pre-Kindergarten – 8th grade Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic Tuition: $ • Half Day Program: No Athletics: Yes ; Extended Day: Yes Summer Camp: Yes

Trilogy School Trilogy School emphasizes three aspects of the individual- Heart, Mind and Will. Its goal is to enable young people to reach adulthood with skills that give them choices, faith in themselves and faith in their ability to shape the world. Grades: 1st – 12th grade Religious Affiliation: None Tuition: $$ • Half Day Program: No Athletics: No • Extended Day: Yes Summer Camp: No

Star Christian Academy The Star Christian Academy, specializing in performing arts, strives to provide academic excellence in a Christ-centered environment where the child can grow to his/her fullest potential. Grades: Pre-Kindergarten – 8th grade Religious Affiliation: Christian Tuition: $ • Half Day Program: Yes Athletics: No • Extended Day: Yes Summer Camp: Yes Stepping Stones Preschool Stepping Stones Preschool was established as an outreach ministry of the Trinity United Methodist Church. Its curriculum fosters learning in readiness areas through “handson” experiences. Grades: Pre-Kindergarten Religious Affiliation: Christian Tuition: $ • Half Day Program: Yes Athletics: No ; Extended Day: Yes Summer Camp: No

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Westwood Hills Christian Academy Westwood Hills Christian Academy is dedicated to providing an educational program that educates the whole person; spiritually, intellectually, emotionally and physically. Grades: Pre-Kindergarten – 12th grade Religious Affiliation: Christian Tuition: $ • Half Day Program: Yes Athletics: Yes • Extended Day: Yes Summer Camp: No Windsor Christian Academy Windsor Christian Academy is a ministry of Windsor Baptist Church. The academy understands the importance of your child’s education and stresses Christianity, academics and affordability. Grades: Kindergarten – 12th grade Religious Affiliation: Christian Tuition: $ • Half Day Program: No Athletics: No • Extended Day: No Summer Camp: No

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Z.L. Sung Seventh Day Adventist The Z. L. Sung Seventh-day Adventist School is operated to provide a spiritually oriented education for children. The school’s mission is to prepare youth for service to God and humanity through Christian character development and academic excellence. Grades: Kindergarten – 8th grade Religious Affiliation: Christian Tuition: $ • Half Day Program: No Athletics: No • Extended Day: No Summer Camp: No

Take a pit stop. When you’ve chosen the top schools that you and your child feel are a good fit, schedule a time to visit.

The directors of the schools are more than happy to explain in more detail what they have to offer, show you around campus and get a chance to meet you and your child! Arrive at your destination. After considering all of the factors that are important to you, choosing your top schools and visiting each one, you are ready to decide on a school that is best for you and your child. The journey to choosing the right private school may be a long, and sometimes tedious one, but the end result should be the peace of mind that your child is receiving a quality education that will put them on a road to success.

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FUN with FI Explore all Gainesville has to offer you and your pooch! by Chuck Siegel

This summer, don’t leave your delightful doggy home alone. Gainesville is brimming with wonderful places you and your pup can enjoy together. Explore the trails, parks and other delightful places below, and your dog’s tail will be waggin’ for the weekend.

Loblolly Woods Nature Park Trails and boardwalks provide shady routes for walking or jogging with your furry fried at Loblolly Woods Nature Park. There is a beautiful trail connecting NW 8th Ave. to NW 34th St. past the picturesque confluence of Hogtown and Possum Creeks and a quartermile boardwalk between NW 16th Ave. and NW 8th Ave. Remember to bring plenty of water and for you and your dog as well as bug repellant.

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Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trails Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail State Park stretches 16 miles from the City of Gainesville’s Boulware Springs Park through the Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and the Lochloosa Wildlife Management Area. It is wooded and quiet and makes for a wonderfully peaceful extended walk with your dog. These trails are utilized by walkers, in-line skaters, bicyclists and runners so keep to your right - rules of the road apply here, to both you and your pup. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens This 62-acre botanical garden, an incredible place of beauty, is one of the few nature parks in the county that welcomes dogs, as long as they are leashed. Large water bowls are placed along the trails for the dogs. These unique gardens include the state’s largest public display of bamboos and the largest herb garden in the Southeast.

FIDO: Haile Plantation Trails You and your dog will marvel at the splendor that is so close to home at the Haile Plantation Trails. Within the beauty of the Haile Plantation community, there are miles and miles of walking and bicycle trails. These beautiful trails converge into the Village Center and are perfect for a lovely afternoon walk with your best buddy.

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Public Dog Parks We are fortunate to now have a number of very good public areas dedicated as dog parks in and around town. A few of these recommended off-leash public (and free) parks include: • Squirrel Ridge Park (1603 SW Williston Road) • Forest Park (4501 SW 20th Avenue) • Northeast Park (400 NE 16th Avenue) Dog Wood Park & Daycare Routinely mentioned among the top 15 dog parks in the country and one of the largest in Florida, this membership-only park offers 15 acres of leash-free fun. Dogwood Park and Daycare features two filtered ponds, two separate small dog areas, large fields and large shady areas, hammocks and a picnic table, an agility field and the famous sand pile. There is plenty of room for dogs to run, swim and play. All of the dogs that visit the park are thoroughly screened to filter out aggressive breeds, intact males over seven months and dogs whose owners do not have proof of updated protection from rabies. In addition, Dogwood Park & Daycare offers daycare and overnight boarding facilities, self-service dog bathing and a schedule of obedience training classes.

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Au Naturel Earth Pets Natural Pet Market, located at 500 NW 60 St., is an institution for all things natural, healthy and fun for pets. Owners and proprietors Guy Webster Sr. and his son Guy Webster Jr., lend their support to various dog obedience and dog show programs, as well as dog rescue organizations in and around Gainesville. They are knowledgeable and available to answer local pet ownersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; questions. They even have a doggie bakery on site that features organic biscuits and other goodies. Pet Spa & Grooming Right next door from Earth Pets Natural Pet Market is Nature Pets Day Spa, a service-

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oriented groomer and day spa for your dogs. Besides their expertise in grooming for all breed types, they offer hydrotherapy service to dogs suffering from hip disorders. Other area groomers that will have your pet looking good and feeling fresh include, Dogs Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;rule Mobile Dog Wash, Doggie Styles Pet Spa, and Mobile Grooming by Michelle.

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Haile Village Center Haile Plantation’s Haile Village is a center of activities for canines and people alike. Whether it’s a casual walk through the Village, a visit to the Farmers Market on Saturday morning, a stop for a delicious homemade treat at Sweet Paws Bakery or a leisurely lunch at the outdoor patio at Sisters or the Bistro, it is truly doggie central, where canine friends and their owners can mix and mingle.

There are several great restaurants that both you and your dog can dine together. Enjoy the weather on the patio of any of these wonderful Gainesville eateries: Sister’s Haile Village Bistro Limerock Road Chop Stix Bistro Book Lover’ Café Blue Highway, A Pizzeria The Swamp Restaurant

Saboré O!O Garden Grille Bento Café Panera Bread Starbucks

Whether you’re hiking a trail in the Florida sunshine, woofing down a snack or being pampered in the lap of luxury, there are plenty of fun and inexpensive caninefriendly activities available in Gainesville to help you make these the best dog days of summer.

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A Head-to-Toe

Guide to Pampering Many of us are always on-the-go and often neglect to take time for ourselves. So why not take a break, pencil in a little “me” time and pamper yourself? Enjoy some TLC with these homemade recipes, over-the-counter products and delightful spa services. EYES Natural: This one is certainly no surprise to anyonecucumbers! We’ve all seen the cucumber-eyed lady in the movies, and wondered if those slimy, green discs are actually doing anything. Turns out that this fruit does indeed reduce puffiness and dark circles around your eyes. Cucumber is an excellent source of silica (a mineral that strengthens the connective tissue) and water. Next time you are in the mood for a quick pick-me-up after a stressful day, try two slices of cucumber on your eyelids for 10 minutes. Product: Novena’s Cucumber Cranberry Eye Gel cools and soothes, while diminishing fine lines and dark circles. This eye gel uses 96% organic ingredients, is 100% vegan and was voted Best Organic Eye Gel by Fit Pregnancy Magazine. At only $22, this product is packed with supercharged cucumber power! Spa Service: Utopia Chalet offers a Revitalizing Eye Rescue Treatment that will firm, tone and revitalize tired eyes vitamins and botanicals, including Vitamin E that is also found in cucumbers. This 30 minute treatment can be squeezed into a lunch break to vamp up your workday. FACE Natural: Not only is grapefruit one of the healthiest foods to eat, it is also one of mother natures most nourishing facial products. The antioxidants in grapefruit will restore your skin with essential vitamins and nutrients. To achieve this healthy glow, follow this simple recipe: Cut a grapefruit in half and blend with orange juice and a cup of white granulated sugar. Pour into a bowl and 66 | TheVillageJournal.com

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you have the perfect natural facial cleanser… and enjoy the other half of the grapefruit for breakfast! Product: Taking care of your skin doesn’t mean you need to break the bank. Also made with fruit is Neutrogena’s Oil Free Acne Wash Cleanser, which made the In Style’s editors’ picks list in 2010. This cleanser does the work of the best cleansers on the market, but only costs around $7 and can be found at any drugstore. Spa Service: Spa Royal’s Blueberry Detox Peel is the ultimate in fruit infused treatment. This peel featuring concentrated organic AHA. gently resurfaces skin, perfect for diminishing fine lines, wrinkles and sun damage, leaving you with a healthy glow for around $110. BODY Natural: Not only does brown sugar taste good, it is the perfect exfoliate to use as a body scrub. Brown sugar does not dissolve as quickly as regular sugar and it isn’t as harsh as a sea salt scrub. To try this scrub at home, mix cup of olive oil and 1 teaspoon of Vitamin E in a bowl. Add in 1/2 cup of brown sugar and finito – an easy alternative to a spa visit! Product:Brown Sugar Body Polish by Fresh features the unbeatable combination of brown sugar and various fruit oils. Creating a smell that is good enough to eat, this scrub takes skin care to a whole new level. If you’re not up for making your own brown sugar scrub at home, try buying this exfoliate for around $65. Spa Service: Cloud 9 Spa offers a soothing Sugar Slushie Scrub. This rich enrollment scrub is comprised of warmed oils, aromatherapy extracts and crushed sugar crystals that are gently buffed onto your skin to eliminate roughness and dryness. At a cost of about $55, you will be on cloud nine for a full 35 minutes.

HANDS & FEET Natural: Get softer, more touchable hands and feet with an easy to make exfoliating scrub. Start by mixing 1/4 cup of oatmeal and 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Massage this mixture into your hands or feet, then rinse well. The only thing smoother than your tips and toes was the move you made by doing it yourself. Product: H20 Spa Hand and Cuticle Scrub grants younger looking hands by softening rough skin and ragged cuticles. Exfoliating pumice sand and coconut powder work hard to remove the old as moisturizing jojoba oil gently brings out the new. Spa Service: Mode Salon offers a Signature Manicure and Deluxe Pedicure option that last about 45 minutes each. Each service includes nail maintenance and a softening hand or foot exfoliation and relaxing massage, followed by a classic buff, shine and polish of your choice. For about $35 - $40 for each service, your overworked hands and feet will be crying out with thanks!

HAIR Natural: Deep condition your hair with these common household items: olive oil and eggs (or just use mayo). It might sound strange, but the oil will leave your hair shiny and the eggs will enrich your hair with protein! Mix 1/2 cup of olive oil with 2 eggs to coat your hair with after a regular shampoo. Leave in for 10 minutes, rinse well and enjoy your luscious locks. Product: The Moroccan Oil Treatment revives, strengthens, conditions and reduces drying time. An incredible shine will be brought out in your hair due after being enriched with oil. This treatment made the In Style editorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; pick list in 2010 and can be purchase for about $40. Salon Service: Ciao Bella Salon provides a variety of deep conditioning treatments to counteract the damage caused by the environment, hectic lifestyles and chemical services. The salonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular hair mask is part of the Moroccan Oil product line. When it comes to the health of your hair, this $15 - $25 service is priceless!

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Fitness Fun for Adults by Elise Donini

Are you tired of the same old cardio workout? Finding it difficult to talk yourself into putting on your running shoes or jumping on that stationary bike? Fear not. We have fun and exciting ways to spice up your fitness routine, and still break a sweat. These exhilarating activities are not just for the kids anymore!

GYMNASTICS

If you want to improve your balance, strength, attitude and overall fitness, give adult gymnastics a try at Sun Country Sports Center, where they offer an adult tumbling class every Tuesday. Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a lifelong gymnast, returning to the sport or have always wanted to give it a try, this summer is the perfect opportunity to learn new tricks on the trampoline or tumble on the floor exercise. For more information, call Sun Country at 352-331-8773.

CARDIO TENNIS

Tennis experts and novices alike will enjoy Cardio Tennis, a class that offers participants a cardio workout while playing tennis, with music, through fast feeding and agility movement. The weekly class, offered at Jonesville Tennis Center, is $11 per class and gives participants the opportunity to work on their tennis skills, as well as improve their overall fitness. This is just one of many adult classes lead by tennis pros at Jonesville Tennis Center. Located in Alachua Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jonesville Park, the center has 14 lighted courts, a tournament show court, a pro-shop and two large pavilions. For directions, schedule and other information, visit www.jonesvilletennis.com.

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MARTIAL ARTS

Have you always wanted to learn self-defense? Now you can, and get into shape at the same time. The World Martial Arts Center of Gainesville offers classes in a variety of different karate styles, from beginner to advanced levels. The center even offers family programs and summer camps. One of the featured styles is Japanese Wado Ryo (pronounced WahDo-Roo), which is a unique self-defense and sport-fighting system featuring a blend of karate and kickboxing with grappling skills. There is also Mixed Martial Arts, or MMA, a combination of wrestling, striking and submission grappling. This popular form of fighting is taught at all levels, with goals of fitness, self-defense and competition. Please visit www.worldmartialartscenter.net for details about these classes and the World Martial Arts Center of Gainesville.

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Shimmy your way to fitness this summer! Ethnic Dance Expressions School of Belly Dance offers a variety of exciting classes, including: Mature Women Belly Dance, Beginner Belly Dance, Belly Dance Technique, Intermediate Belly Dance, Advanced Belly Dance, Prenatal/ Postnatal Belly Dance, Mother and Daughter Belly Dance, Bollywood, Zumba, Yoga, Dance Aerobics and even Hoola Hoop dance class. Contact Sallamah Chimera at 352-384-9200 or sallamah@bellsouth.net for further information.

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At Salsa Caliente, dance classes are separated into skill levels and a partner is not needed. There are several unique dance packages available, and classes are taught on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, in addition to a midweek social each week. These classes are a highenergy, fun way to exercise and learn some hot salsa moves you can show off during your next night out on the town! Visit Salsa Caliente’s Website to learn more: www.smoothsalsa.com/gainesville.php.

BOXING

If you’re a fan of boxing, why not become a champion fighter yourself? Live out your Rocky fantasies at the Gainesville Dojo, where classes are offered in boxing, kickboxing, karate and Kung Fu. According to its Website, www. gainesvilledojo.net/home.html, Gainesville Dojo’s goal is to offer the best training available. The non-competitive traditional Western boxing classes will increase your fitness level, teach you to protect yourself, boost your confidence and more. The classes are Co-Ed and are offered three times each week.

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St. Simons Island, GA By Nicole Batoon | Brunswick Convention & Visitor Bureau

Looking for a weekend escape with the family? You don’t have to look very far. Located midway between Savannah and Jacksonville, St. Simons Island is just the getaway you’ve been searching for, without much travel time! St. Simons Island is one of the islands of Georgia’s Golden Isles. Of Sea Island, Jekyll Island and privately owned Little St. Simons Island, St. Simons Island is the largest. Whether you are visiting St. Simons Island for a romantic getaway or a family vacation, we’ve got you covered on where to stay, where to dine and what to do!

Sea Palms St. Simons Island Resort 5445 Frederica Road, St. Simons Island, GA 31522

In 2010, the Sea Palms Resort was named the 3rd best island resort by AOL Travel News. It includes three golf courses, three tennis courts and a state-of-the-art convention center. Sea Palms also provides dining at its very own Putters Club Dining Room and lounge. For more information, please visit www.seapalms. com or call (912) 638-3351

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The King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort 201 Arnold Road, St. Simons Island, GA 31522

This historic resort offers its guests an extensive list of accommodations and attractions. King and Prince Resort features five pools, award-winning golf at the King and Prince golf course and a center for massage therapy and treatments. It also includes the only ocean front restaurant on the island, the Blue Dolphin Restaurant! Visit www.kingandprince.com for more information. To contact the concierge for reservations, please call (912) 638-3631 or email concierge@ kingandprince.com

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Choose from three breathtaking cottages for an extended stay on St. Simons Island. Seagull Cottage: This quaint 2 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom cottage comfortably sleeps six people. It includes a sunroom that leads to a deck overlooking a large, fenced in back yard and is only blocks away from the popular Pier Village. Piper Cottage: Located in a quiet, friendly neighborhood, Piper Cottage has easy access to the many bicycle and walking paths on St. Simons Island. This is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom cottage that sleeps four. Guests love the “elegant island” décor of this home. Heron Cottage: This gorgeous 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home sleeps six and is located within walking distance to Mallery Street and the Pier Village. The Heron Cottage is the perfect luxurious island getaway. Here, you can easily access restaurants and shops, as well as the beach! For more information and rates, please visit www.islandcottagecompany.com or call (912) 222- 4078.

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St. Simons Island, GA

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Barbara Jean’s is a family run, multi-unit restaurant operation that began in St. Simons Island in 1998. Known for their crab cakes and made-from-scratch home style cooking, Barbara Jean’s has been recognized in numerous publications.

Iguana’s Seafood Restaurant This top rated restaurant is the talk of the town! Iguana’s offers the freshest seafood, including their famous friend Wild Georgia Shrimp, as well as steaks, pasta dishes, hamburgers and more. It is a must-visit restaurant for seafood lovers!

Southern Soul Barbeque Rated #1 restaurant of the 44 restaurants in St. Simons Island according to TripAdvisor.com! Although a small, casual restaurant, Southern Soul has become a popular dining choice thanks to their guests’ raving reviews about the delicious pulled pork and ribs!

JMac’s Island Restaurant Located in the St. Simons Pier Village, JMac’s Restaurant and Martini Bar is surrounded by shops and recreation. On Fridays and Saturdays, JMac’s holds Live Piano night, which is becoming more and more popular with visitors and the locals!

Palmer’s Village Café Recently recognized in two national publications, Palmer’s Village Café is the best place for breakfast on St. Simons Island. For a taste of the south, we recommend the famous “Southern” poached eggs or the best “Rueben” sandwich you’ll ever eat! These popular items have made this restaurant a hit!

Gnat’s Landing Bar and Grill This casual dining bar and grill is a great place to visit for a laid back, casual lunch in the Redfern Village shopping center. Daily specials include fresh seafood (caught locally), fried pickles and seafood gumbo. The customers of Gnat’s Landing can’t stop raving about the shrimp!

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What to Do

St. Simons Island Beaches In 2010, AOL Travel ranked St. Simons Islands #3 of America’s Best Islands, thanks to its beautiful beach. The Beach at St. Simons offers approximately 4 miles of sun-drenched beaches to enjoy. Activities such as fishing, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, scuba diving, dolphin tours and more are all available for your pleasure.

Get Active Opened in 1994, SouthEast Adventure Outfitters offers a variety of activities to expose you and your family to the Golden Isles of Georgia. Some of these activities include kayak tours, boating and multi-day trips (such as camping and a women’s yoga retreat)! Schedule your adventure by calling (912) 638-6732 or visiting www. southeastadventure.com.

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Whether you fancy designer clothing, antiques, handmade jewelry, paintings by coastal artists or some other treasure, you’ll find it on St. Simons Island. From Pier Village to Redfern Village and The Shops at Sea Island, there is plenty of shopping to be done! Pier Village is an especially popular evening destination for locals and visitors, who stroll the shops and galleries while they enjoy an ice cream cone or other treat.

Sight Seeing Explore St. Simons Island by visiting the many historic attractions. Established in 1736, Fort Frederica was originally built by James Oglethorpe to protect his new colony of Georgia. Today, you can visit this national monument to see the ruins of fortifications, barracks and homes. The St. Simons Island Lighthouse is also a great place to visit, as it is the oldest brick structure in the area and is still an operating lighthouse by the U.S. Coast Guard. With just a 3-hour car drive, all of this can be yours! St. Simons Island is the perfect minivacation for you and your family. During your next three-day weekend, plan a trip to St. Simons and explore this hidden treasure that’s so close, it’s basically in your backyard!

iRoadtrip by Elise Donini

Every summer, minivans across the nation are loaded with suitcases, tennis rackets and beach towels, as so many families prepare for road trips. Long hours spent in the backseat can make even the tamest of children rowdy and restless. For parents who are tired of hearing “Are we there yet?”, there’s an app for that. Since technology has revolutionized so much of our every day lives, it comes as no surprise that parents and children alike are now looking to their cell phones as a source of entertainment. Whether the family is traveling ten miles or 10,000 miles, these iPhone, iPad or Android applications will keep children of all ages entertained for hours. Many of the apps are free, and the rest range from $0.99 to $3.99. Most of them are available for downloading off of iTunes or Android Market.

Apps for teens and tweens: For parents looking to keep their teenage children free from boredom, there is a free VEVO HD app that allows music-lovers to watch and share the latest high-quality music videos. Story Patch is a $0.99 app that includes a set of story themes, characters and images. Teens use their imaginations to create their own unique stories and picture books. Another favorite among young adults is the Unlimited Free Books – Wattpad eBook Reader. This App includes reviews and summaries of many popular books targeted toward young adults, in addition to the book content itself. According to iTunes, Unlimited Free Books has more than 1 million downloads per month. For any fans of the style, music and icons of the 1980’s, the 1980’s Movie Trivia game now comes in the form of an App for $1.99, complete with a rock n’ roll soundtrack and high-definition graphics. For Android users, there is the free Entertainment News and Pictures App, which is a source for the latest news from celebrity gossip and fashion trends to travel news, movie and music news.

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Teen Icons – Top Songs is a free App that allows users to listen to songs by popular musicians and play games like “guess the song.”

For the princess of the family, there is the free Lovely Princes Coloring Book Android App, a stimulating and themed coloring game.

Apps for younger children:

A must have, Cartoon Tube is a free App that features full series of episodes posted on Youtube of many popular cartoons.

Younger children can enjoy educational Apps such as WordSearch Kids, a $0.99 word-find game with three difficulty levels. Memory Match, which also costs $0.99, is a technological update of the children’s classic memory game. The unique, free Jelly Car App is a high-speed racing game, where children drive a squishy jelly car through a squishy jelly world. For those with children who love to read, the free app called Tales2Go is perfect. It includes access to books and stories and has been called “a Mom must-have” and “a fantastic resource for families” by iTunes Customers. From Aruhat Technologies Pvt. Ltd. comes the free Android App Kid Zoo Animal Sounds and Photos, that teaches young children facts about different animals. 76 | TheVillageJournal.com

Apps for any age:

A popular free app, Scribble Lite, allows users to draw and color their own masterpieces on a sketchpad, then simply shake their iPhone to erase. This classic app has been called “the best app ever” by iTunes users on the iTunes Customer Reviews page. For Checkers lovers, there is a free app that can be played by either one or two players at once and works just like the original Checkers board game. There are plenty of entertaining Apps for Android users of all ages too. In the classic memory game Simon, players watch a pattern and repeat it, with the pattern getting more complicated each round. This App can be downloaded for $0.99. Yo Puzzle’s free All in One App is full of learning games

iRoadtrip that will improve logical thinking and cognitive skills, problem solving and memory. From Namco Networks comes Flight Control for Android users. This App allows users to land planes and avoid collisions in airline action and has been called an “insanely addictive worldwide hit” by Android Market. $2.99.

Apps for family fun:

For $1.99, Family Car Games is an inclusive app with 100 creative, fun and challenging games that can be played with two or more people. The app has categories like “Out the Window, Pencil and Paper Games, Radio Games, Singing Games and many more. Road Trip Scavenger Hunt, which costs $0.99, has lists of objects and words that players compete against each other to find. Up to six players can play at once and everyone’s score is displayed. With the License Plate Game, the classic car game gets a technological makeover. For $0.99, players can

search for license plates from each of the 50 states and keep track of how many different license plates are spotted. If a road trip with Bingo-lovers is in the future, purchase the RoadTrip Bingo app for $0.99. Bingo cards are created when the iPhone is shaken, and out of the 40 items on the list, players must find five in a row to win. Another traditional car game-turned-technological is the iSpy Game, which has more than 200 items on a list to be found on a roadtrip, such as Hospital Sign, Men Working Sign, Reduced Speed Ahead Sign and more. For $0.99, it will keep you and your family occupied for hours. For $2.99, roadtrippers can play the iPhone version of the popular Discovery Channel television show Cash Cab, in which they must answer general knowledge questions that get more difficult with time. For Android users, there is the educational, fun and free App called Flags of the World. Users learn about

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Hitting the Road for a long weekend? Take these precautionary measures to safeguarding your home while you’re away.

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visuals and guessing games.

Lock doors and widows (specialized devices can be installed for sliding doors and garages) Activate home security system Close Blinds and curtains Leave on a porch light, inside window light, use timed lights for various rooms around the home

With the Trip Journal App, families can document their trip, track routes, record photos and videos and share their experience with friends and relatives. The App also includes access to a compass and maps, and costs $1.39. Tic Tac Toe Multiplayer Safari is a free skill game for Android users that is a great update of the classic Tic Tac Toe game.

Place valuables in a home safe or safety deposit box Lock other vehicles at your home Lock any outside doors to guesthouse, sheds, etc. Notify your next-door neighbor of your travel dates and ask them to keep an eye on your house Have a neighbor or friend collect mail and newspapers Do not post information about your absence on social media sites

The whole family will be entertained for hours with these Apps. Head to the iTunes App Store or Android Market and start downloading if you’re tired of hearing yourself say “Stop hitting your sister,” “We’ll get there when we get there,” or “Try to enjoy the scenery!”

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Summertime Sips Treat yourself to a tasty and nutritional smoothie in minutes!

by Andrew Heron & Joel Reynolds

Did you know that 99.9% of people do not get enough smoothies in their diet? OK, so maybe that is not an actual fact, but smoothies are, in fact, a great way to incorporate healthy foods into your everyday diet. Smoothies provide a fast and fun way to ensure that you and your family get the nutrition your bodies need on a daily basis. What makes smoothies so great? Unlike eating out, you control exactly what goes into your smoothies, which means you are controlling what goes into your body, an important step in leading a healthy lifestyle. Smoothies take less than 10 minutes to make, including cleanup. Making smoothies can be a fun family activity, and is a good way to teach kids about healthy eating. With today’s busy lifestyle, eating healthy sometimes has to take a back seat to other needs. When you’re pressed for time, making a smoothie is a much healthier option than resorting to fast food. Smoothies are a great way to include raw fruits and vegetables in your diet, which contain higher levels of vitamins and minerals than their cooked counterparts. Getting creative with your smoothie recipes is part of the fun. There are endless combinations of healthy ingredients you can mix and match. Visiting your local farmer’s market is a great way to find fresh ingredients that are in season and also support local business. You may even discover new fruits and vegetables that you like through experimenting with smoothies. To get started, try some of our favorite homemade smoothies!

Banana Honey Nut Breakfast Smoothie

Skipping breakfast is a big no-no for anyone interested in staying healthy. This tasty treat provides a great balance of protein, healthy fats and complex carbohydrates that will keep your energy levels and blood sugar smooth until lunch. 1 Organic Banana ½ Cup Unsweetened Almond or Soy Milk ½ Cup Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt 1 Tablespoon Local Honey 1 Tablespoon Natural Peanut Butter or Almond Butter ½ Cup Granola or Rolled Oats ½ Cup Ice *Blend until smooth

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Summertime Sips Post-Workout Berry Magical Muscle Recovery Exercise causes your body to produce harmful free radicals, which can damage your DNA. This antioxidant-packed postworkout powerhouse will knock out those pesky free radicals, and the added protein is essential for building lean muscle. Remember, lean muscle burns fat! ¼ Cup Organic Blueberries ¼ Cup Organic Strawberries ¼ Cup Organic Blackberries ½ Cup Pomegranate Juice ½ Cup Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt 1 Scoop Vanilla Whey Protein (20 grams) ½ Cup Ice *Blend until smooth

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Greeña Colada

Greens, Yuck! Not today. This delicious tropical dream packs in three nutrient dense servings of the greens your body is begging for. For added fun, top it off with a little umbrella! 1 Organic Banana ½ Cup Frozen Pineapple 2 Handfuls Organic Spinach ½ Cup Unsweetened Almond or Soy Milk ½ Cup Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract 1 Tablespoon Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 1 Scoop Raw Organic Greens Powder ½ Cup Ice *Blend until smooth

Get the equipment!

Smoothie blenders we recommend: • Back to Basics Smootthie Express Blender, $25 from WalMart • Bella Cucina Rocket Blender, $30 from Target • Oster MyBlend 20-oz. Personal Blender, $30 from WalMart • Cuisinart CompactSmoothie Blender, $70 from Crate&Barrel • KitchenAid 5-Speed Blender, $99 from Macy’s • Breville Juice and Blend, $450 from WilliamsSanoma • VitaMix 5200, $500 from Amazon

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Grill Savory Seafood

How To

By Executive Chef Ryan Long

A common favorite of fish is Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout can be grilled whole and is great stuffed with light ingredients such as fresh thyme, lemon slices, salt and pepper. To grill your fish, place the body at a 45-degree angle and grill for about 3 minutes, rotating another 45-degrees to achieve criss-cross grill marks. Repeat the process on the other side to ensure even grilling. Turn the fish only once, as flipping back and forth will break the fish apart. Steak type fish, such as tuna and swordfish, will take a little longer to grill when compared to flakier fish, such as cod or snapper. Using a thermometer to check, cook your fish to an internal temperature of 130-degrees. For many people, grilling seafood sounds like a challenge they are not willing to face. However, if gone about properly, it can actually be quite easy, and who knows, you might even find it to be fun! The first, and most important, step is finding a reputable local market to purchase the seafood that you desire, whether it be shellfish, a side of salmon or oysters. When choosing a fish, select a whole fish and fillet it yourself, or ask the market to do it for you. Look for a fish with clear eyes, bright gills and flesh that springs back with firmness after touching it. With shellfish, such as clams, mussels or oysters, make sure the shells are not open. Check the date they were harvested to ensure the best quality possible. Make sure that your seafood stays below 42-degrees or put it on ice to help it stay fresh. When firing up the grill, preheat it to at 350-degrees, or a medium to high heat. Before that, make sure your grill is clean. The best method is to use a brush, and then rub a towel with some vegetable oil along the grates to prevent sticking.

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Skewering shrimp with some summer vegetables such as zucchini and squash can be a quick and easy dinner for family and friends. Using large shrimp when grilling is a good choice because they are less likely to get tough. Soak your bamboo skewers in water for about an hour to keep them from burning. While your skewers are soaking, peel and devein your shrimp, then cut your vegetables into 1-inch squares. Alternate your shrimp and vegetables, then marinate in a vinaigrette of your choice, such as Italian or lemon mint. The shrimp skewers will not take long at all. Grill them until they become pink or reach 130-degrees. To grill shellfish in the shell, such as oysters, mussels or clams, place them directly on the hottest part of the grill. Once the shell opens, they are done. Discard any that do not open after about 5 minutes. Using some fresh lemons, squeeze juice over the shellfish. After some light salt and pepper, your shellfish will be ready to enjoy! So, whatever your palate desires, be sure to use the freshest ingredients possible. Have fun with what you’re doing, and don’t be afraid to ‘wow’ your taste buds with new and exciting ideas!

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ongoing activities Haile Village Farmers’ Market Every Saturday, rain or shine Haile Village Center - SW 91st Terrace 8:30 am – 12:00 pm The Haile Village Farmers’ Market on S.W. 91st Terrace, in the heart of Haile Village, is open every Saturday 8:30-12:00 rain or shine, we’re here for you throughout the summer. We invite you to come and visit with the neighbors, meet our local farmers and businesses, and enjoy a morning of food, fun and friendship. The Market features local farm direct produce, freshly baked goods from the Flour Pot Baker and Whole Earth Granary, honey, flowers, plants for your garden and more. Enjoy the small village atmosphere and celebrate the bounty of our community. Make it part of your life style. Live Simply. Shop local. www.localharvest.org

Bridge Club Meets every Monday at the Meeting Hall at 1:00pm. For more information call Paula Pearson 337-9119 or Marg Crago 336-1055.

Moms & Babes An informal group of parents and pre-school children meeting every Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Hampstead Park playground.

Yoga Yoga classes are held at Plantation Hall by the best yoga instructor in Gainesville, Joyce Orr every Wednesday from 6:00-7:30pm and Thursday from 9:00-10:30am. For more information, please call 262-4331.

Haile Plantation Community Butterfly Garden This serene garden is located with a back drop of boulders of limestone and the 7th green of the Haile Plantation Golf & Country Club. Come sit under an oak tree on a memorial bench in a park-like atmosphere where you can observe nature’s beauty. You may come on the trail, the golf cart path, or from the street to view the ever increasing beauty of the flowers and butterflies in this serene habitat between Chickasaw Way and Middleton Green on SW 104th Terrace, just 1/4 mile north of the end of Haile Boulevard. The care of the butterfly garden is done by volunteers on weekdays in the afternoon during cool weather and in the morning on warmer days, usually Monday, however, the days are flexible. You may receive work session information by join our e-mail volunteer list by contacting Bonnie Edie at bonedie@cox.net or 352-275-7722 or Barbara Collett at 352-335-9948.

Historic Haile Homestead Tours Historic Haile Homestead is open to the public for tours on Saturdays from 10:00am - 2:00pm and on Sundays from 12:00 - 4:00pm. Trained docents will guide you through the Homestead and its history. Each tour lasts between 45 minutes to one hour. Tours are $5 per person, children under 12 are free. Special arrangements may be made by calling (352) 336-9096.

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River Cross Church River Cross Church is made up of a group of people just like you. People who love life and want to get the most out of it. Their main service meets at Plantation Hall in the Haile Village Center on Sunday mornings. The service is casual in dress, upbeat in music, and relevant in message. Please visit www.rivercrosschurch. com for more information.

DramaKids DramaKids is a great way for your child to develop confidence and express themselves in a fun environment. Classes are held at Plantation Hall and for information, please call 225-3377. Haile Plantation Association (HPA) Board of Directors Meetings HPA Board of Directors meets the second Tuesday of each month. HPA is comprised of the following neighborhoods: Camden Court, Century Oaks, Charleston Park, Chesnut Hill, Evans Hollow The Grove, Evans Hollow, Founders Hill, Grahams Mill The Garden Homes, Grahams Mill, Heritage Green, Indigo Square, Laurel Park, Lexington Farms, Magnolia Walk, Planters Grove, Quail Court, Sutherland Crossing, and The Preserve.

Haile Plantation West Association (HPWA) Board of Directors Meetings HPWA Board of Directors meets quarterly. Dates and times will be posted in the HPCM Office, in the Newsletter and online. HPWA is comprised of the following neighborhoods: Albury Round, Amelia Gardens, Annadale Round, Ashleigh Circle, Bedford Square, Benjamin’s Grove, Bennet’s Garden, Bueller’s Way, Cameron Park, Carlton Court, Chickasaw Way, Colson’s Corner, Hampstead Park, Hickory Walk, India Station, Katelyn Lane, Kestrel Point - The Colony, Kestrel Point - The Grove, Kestrel Point, Lenox Gardens, Madison Square, Matheson Woods, Matthew’s Grant, Middleton Green, Millington, Mills Glen, Oakmont, Plantation Villas, Prestonwood, Retreat Place, Sable Pointe, Spalding Place, Storeys Round, Stratford Ridge, The Hamptons, The Links, Victoria Circle, Westfield Commons, William Kent Court.

MOMS Club® of Gainesville South The MOMS Club (Moms Offering Moms Support) is an international non-profit organization with over 100,000 members and 2,000 chapters. The organization helps at home mothers and their children by providing them a way to meet, play and learn together. Join your local chapter! Learn more at www.MomsClubOfGainesvilleSouth.com

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Haile Village Center Owner’s Association (HVCOA) Board of Directors Meetings HVCOA Board of Directors meets quarterly. Dates and times will be posted in the HPCM Office, in the Newsletter and online. HVCOA is comprised of all the homes, apartments, commercial buildings, townhouses, and condominiums in the Village Center.

Family Jam Night at Studio Percussion The first Friday of every month, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Studio Percussion Enjoy food, prize drawings, a drum circle, free play on all our instruments, family friendly musical jam, play area, student and instructor performances, and more. Cost is just $10 donation per family ($5 for an individual). Studio Percussion is located at 519E NE 10th Ave. For more information call 352-338-8302 or visit www. studiopercussion.org

events “Free Fridays” Plaza Series Every Friday, 8 – 10 pm, through October 14th The Plaza, SE 1st Street and University Ave. Enjoy free entertainment from local and regional bands every Friday! Bring your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy music under the stars with your family! For more information, call (352) 393- 8746 or visit www. gvlculturalaffairs.org.

Light the Night Walk Friday, July 1st, 6 – 9 pm Ben Hill Griffin Stadium The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 2-mile evening walk raises funds and commemorates lives touched by cancer. The Society is proud that over 75% of the funds raised goes directly to curing multiple diseases. Join us for music, food, fun and an opportunity to fight cancer! This is a free event with a recommended donation of $25. For more information, contact Lolita at 1-800868-0072, lolita.jerido@lls.org or go to the Light the Night website, www.lightthenight.org/nfl.

33rd Annual Melon Run Monday, July 4th, 8 am Westside Park Attend this 3-mile run hosted by the Florida Track Club. The first 250 registrants will receive high quality Brooks Tech shirts. The Kid’s Fun Run will start at 9am. Enjoy free watermelon and refreshments after the race. For more information, visit www.floridatrackclub.org.

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Micanopy Independence Day Parade Monday, July 4th, 11am Cholokka Blvd., Micanopy Celebrate Independence Day in the town of Micanopy! The Parade will begin at 11 am followed by a delicious fish fry at Micanopy Museum. At dusk, enjoy a grand spectacle of fireworks at Ballpark. Come experience music, food, fun and games at this event for the entire family. For more information, call (352) 466-3121.

Tioga Town Center Movie Nights Friday, July 8th, sundown Tioga Town Center Bring the whole family for a movie in the park and enjoy a homemade picnic while watching Kung Fu Panda. Snacks available for sale. Visit www. tiogatowncenter.com/events.php for more information.

Anything Goes: A Musical Comedy Friday, July 8th – Sunday, July 31st, times vary Gainesville Community Playhouse at the Vam York Theater Follow the madcap antics aboard an ocean liner bound from New York to London in this musical comedy. Bring the family for a night of laughs at the Vam York

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Theater. Show times are Wednesday – Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. Tickets are $16 ($10 with student ID or senior discount). For tickets, contact the box office at (352) 376-4949. For more information, visit www.gcplayhouse.org.

An Evening of Improv Thursday, July 14th – Saturday, July 16th, 7:30 pm McGuire Pavilion Constans Theatre Enjoy an evening of laugh out loud comedy presented in improvisational form by students of the Improvisation of Social and Political Issues. Ticket prices start at $13. For more information, call (352) 273-0526 or visit www.arts.ufl.edu. To purchase tickets, visit www. ticketmaster.com.

Tioga Town Center Summer Concert Series Friday, July 29th, 7 – 10 pm Tioga Town Center Gather your friends and family and enjoy a free outdoor performance by 6th Street in Tioga’s town square. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Food and drink available for purchase. Visit www.tiogatowncenter.com/ events.php for more information.

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6th Annual Tyler’s Hope Golf Tournament

Tioga Town Center Movie Nights

Thursday, August 11th - Saturday, August 13th, times vary Gainesville Country Club

Friday, September 9th, sundown Tioga Town Center

When registering for this tournament, 100% of your donation goes to finding a cure for this dystonia. On Thursday is a Gold Sponsors dinner from 7 – 11 pm. On Friday is a practice round for the tournament as well as a dinner at 7 pm with a silent, live auction and band. Saturday is the day of the actual tournament from 12 am – 10 am. For more information, visit www.tylershope. org. For tee times, please call (352) 372-0961.

Tioga Town Center Movie Nights Friday, August 12th, sundown Tioga Town Center Bring the whole family for a movie in the park and enjoy a homemade picnic while watching Cars. Snacks available for sale. Visit www.tiogatowncenter.com/ events.php for more information.

HippieFest Wednesday, August 24th, 7:30 pm Phillips Center for Performing Arts In a special collaboration, HippieFest features a five-member powerhouse, comprised of seasoned performers from the 1970s and 1990s that each have their own story of how they reached the top of the Billboard charts. This event is part of the Chords of Color for a Cause Festival. For more information on the event or to purchase tickets, visit www.performingarts. ufl.edu/tickets.

The 4th Annual Tioga Town Fair Saturday, August 27th, 4-8 pm Tioga Town Center The annual Tioga Town Fair benefitting the Sebastian Ferrero Foundation promises to be fun for the entire family. Fair activities include bounce houses, obstacle courses, a rock climbing wall, petting zoo, face painting, carnival games, great carnival food and much more! The cost of attendance is $15 for children 3 and up, and free for adults and children under 2. For more information, call (352) 333-2579.

Tioga Town Center Summer Concert Series Friday, August 26th, 7 – 10 pm Tioga Town Center Gather your friends and family and enjoy a free outdoor performance by Gainesville Community Jazz Band in Tioga’s town square. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Food and drink available for purchase. Visit www.tiogatowncenter.com/events.php for more information.

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Bring the whole family for a movie in the park and enjoy a homemade picnic while watching Little Giants. Snacks available for sale. Visit www.tiogatowncenter.com/ events.php for more information.

A Night in the Big Apple for Education Sunday, September 18th, 5 – 9 pm Hilton UF Conference Center Put on your best evening dress, spend time with friends, and help impact education in our community by attending A Night In The BIG Apple For Education Ball. Benefiting the Alachua County Public Schools Foundation, A Night In The BIG Apple will feature dinner, drinks, dancing, a silent auction and talent provided by Alachua County Public School students themselves. All proceeds will benefit the Alachua County Public Schools Foundation. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased through the foundation’s website, http:// www.acpsf.org/educationball. For more information, contact Rick Mulligan at (352) 955-7003.

Love that Dress! Monday, September 19th, 6 – 9 pm Best Western Gateway Grand Love that Dress is a community wide fundraiser that enables shoppers to purchase new or gently used dresses, accessories and Gator gear that have been donated by fellow community members and businesses for deeply discounted prices. This event benefits the PACE Center for Girls of Alachua County. For information on how to donate, get involved or purchase tickets, call Kathy Wood at (352) 374-8799 or visit www.lovethatressalachua.org/Love_That_Dress_ Alachua.html.

Haile Plantation Equestrian Center Grand Opening Thursday, September 22nd - Saturday, September 24th SW Haile Blvd. & SW Tower Rd. Join the community in welcomeing the new Equestrian Center to Haile Plantation for this three-day event! There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday followed by fun events for the whole family on Friday and Saturday. Call 352-665-RIDE or visit www.haileequestrian.com for details.

The 27th Annual Art Festival at Thornebrook Friday, September 23rd – Sunday, September 25th, times vary The Shops at Thornebrook Village Join thousands of people as they gather at Thornebrook Village for the 27th annual art festival, produced by the Gainesville Fine Arts Association. The festival will feature the work 130 artists and craftsmen, entertainment from local and regional musicians, as well as snacks and drinks from various nonprofit

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organizations. Hours are Friday night from 6 – 9 pm and Saturday & Sunday from 10 am – 5 pm. Bring your entire family to this free, three day event! Visit www. thornebrookart.org for more details.

Barbara Padilla in Concert Friday, September 23rd, 7:30 pm Phillips Center for Performing Arts First runner-up of the biggest talent competition in the world, America’s Got Talent, soprano Barbara Padilla is back with Viviendo, her outstanding debut album. Proceeds benefit the Climb for Cancer Foundation who donates to the Pediatric Oncology programs at UF&Shands, Chords of Color for a Cause and P.K. Yonge Performing Arts. Visit www.cfc-foundation.org for ticket information.

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American Heart Association: Heart Walk Saturday, September 24th, 7:30 am North Florida Regional Medical Center Duck Pond Participate in this 5k walk for a cause! The American Heart Association is working to prevent, treat and defeat heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. For more information or to make a donation, please contact Liz Tzinberg by phone at (800) 257-6941 x8024 or by email at alachua@heart.org.

Tioga Town Center Fall Concert Series Friday, September 30th, 7 – 10 pm Tioga Town Center Gather your friends and family and enjoy a free outdoor performance by Gruv Therapy in Tioga’s town square. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Food and drink available for purchase. Visit www.tiogatowncenter.com/ events.php for more information.

Saturday, September 24th, 8 am Haile Plantation Golf & Country Club Get active! Support Shands Children’s Hospital, Child Advocacy Center and Cure Dale’s Duchenne by participating in the 4th Annual Kids4Kids Triathlon and 2 mile Fun Run. Register by Thursday, September 22nd at 9 pm to assure your spot in the race! For more information and to register, visit www.kids4kidsflorida.org.

Barbara Padilla IN CONCERT PHILLIPS CENTER for the PERFORMING ARTS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD 7:30 PM

Benefitting Pediatric Oncology programs at UF & Shands, Chords of Color for a Cause, and P.K.Yonge Performing Arts.

First runner up in the biggest talent competition in the world, America’s Got Talent!

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Cirque du Soleil- Dralion Tuesday, October 11th- Thursday, October 13th, 7:30 pm Stephen C. O’Connell Center Fusing the 3000 year-old tradition of Chinese acrobatic arts with the multidisciplinary approach of Cirque du Soleil, Dralion draws its inspiration from Eastern philosophy and its never-ending quest for harmony between humans and nature. Attend this gravitydefying performance that you won’t stop talking about. For tickets, visit www.oconnell.centerboxoffice.org.

important numbers Emergencies: • Emergency: 911 • Gainesville Police: 352-334-2400 • Gainesville Fire Rescue: 352-334-5078 • Alachua County Sheriff’s Office: 352-367-4000 • Animal Services & Animal Control: 352-264-6870 • Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222

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Haile Community: • Haile Community Management: 352-335-7848 • Plantation Hall: 352-371-1600 • Haile Community News Submission: 352-331-5560 • Haile Plantation Sales & Info: 352-335-4999 • Haile Plantation Golf & Country Club: 352-335-0055 Getting Started: • Alachua County Visitors Bureau: 352-374-5231 • Gainesville Chamber of Commerce: 352-334-7100 • Driver’s License Bureau: 352-955-2111 • Gainesville Regional Utilities: 352-334-3434 • Vehicle Registration: 352-374-5236 • Voter Registration: 352-374-5252 • Alachua County Public Schools: 352-995-7300

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The Little Hunt April 23, 2011

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12th Annual Mary Wise Scramble for PACE April 29, 2011

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Haile-Chestnut Family Reunion May 7, 2011

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4th Annual Fitness Extravaganza May 7, 2011

Relay for Life of Southwest Gainesville

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May 20, 2011

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HOPE 3rd Annual Feast on the Farm May 21, 2011

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May 26, 2011

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All About Women Obstetrics (pg. 69)

331-3332

Kinetix Physical Therapy (pg. 67)

505-6665

Bacon’s BBQ & Catering (pg. 80)

339-3789

Love Wedd (pg. 88)

338-7959

BMW of Gainesville (pg. 10)

376-4551

Mark Hurm & Co.(pg. 2, 94)

378-9422

Brightway Insurance (pg. 56, 93)

377-9819

Mark McGriff State Farm Insurance (pg. 34) 372-8406

Carson’s Cabinetry & Design (pg. 26)

373-8292

McGriff – Williams Insurance (pg. 49)

371-7977

CertaPro Painters (pg. 81)

372-9001

Milhopper Montessori School (pg. 61)

375-6773

Natural Order Organizing (pg. 25)

871-4499

Climb for Cancer Foundation (pg. 87)

333-9663

Dawn McKinstry Photography (pg. 91)

258-5047

Oak Hall School (pg. 57)

332-3609

Daytime Dogs (pg. 77)

219-4246

Down to Earth (pg. 22)

872-5335

Poser Plastic Surgery Center (pg. 4)

372-2672

Electronics World (pg. 45)

332-5608

Rya Photos (pg. 96)

328-5918

SaDove Cosmetic Surgery (pg. 83)

234-3334

Sebastian Ferrero Foundation (pg. 29)

333-2579

G.W. Robinson Remodeling (pg. 6)

375-7917

Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce (pg. 90) 334-7100 Gainesville Rock Gym (pg. 74)

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Gatorland Toyota (pg. 8)

376-3262

GatorTec (pg. 9)

505-7582

Gentle Waters (pg. 78)

374-0600

Haile Plantation Animal Clinic (pg. 21)

377-6003

Heckard’s Door Specialties (pg. 3)

376-0422

Hippodrome Theater (pg. 54)

375-HIPP

Kiddie Academy (pg. 99)

264-7724

Kids Only Dental (pg. 85)

335-7777

Shands HealthCare (Back Cover) 265-0943 Simply Nutrition (pg. 33)

336-7500

Steeple Chase Storage (pg. 72)

332-2999

Sun Country Sports Center (pg. 64)

331-8773

Sweat Life Fitness (pg. 63)

692-4926

The Greenhouse Nursery (pg. 42)

472-3699

The Lighting Gallery (pg. 65)

377-8147

Tioga Town Center (pg. 13, 15, 17)

331-4000

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Dean Cacciatore

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Marinated Grilled Chicken and Tomato Bread Insalata This is a very easy summer recipe that incorporates awesome summer tomatoes. This was a recipe that my grandmother made for us at family picnics in the park. If beefsteak tomatoes are not available at your local farmers market, and you did not plant your garden this year, Florida has nice sweet grape tomatoes that are readily available at the grocery store. Red-Wine Vinaigrette 1 cup red-wine vinegar 2 cups extra-virgin olive oil 1 shallot, minced 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Tomato-bread Insalata 4 large beefsteak tomatoes Salt and freshly ground black pepper Sugar to taste 1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced 5 ounces bocconcini, halved, or cubed mozzarella 1 cup loosely packed basil leaves, chopped, torn, or shredded 2 cups cubed toasted ciabatta bread 1/2 cup red-wine vinaigrette

Grilled chicken Two 2 1/2-to-3-pound chickens, quartered Vinaigrette Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl, and season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Chicken Set aside 1/2 cup of the vinaigrette. Put the chicken pieces in a bowl, and add enough of the remaining vinaigrette to cover, or place the chicken in a plastic bag with the vinaigrette. Allow to marinate for 2 to 3 hours in the refrigerator; bring to room temperature before grilling over medium coals. Sear on all sides, then move to a cooler spot on the grill to avoid flare-ups. Tomato-bread salad cut the tomatoes into 1-inch chunks, and season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes, then add the onion, bocconcini, basil, and cubed bread to a bowl. Add 1/3 cup vinaigrette, toss together, and allow the salad to sit for 20 minutes, adding more vinaigrette if necessary. Place a nice helping of the salad on the plate, and grilled chicken on top.

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