Genealogy research still painstaking stroll through paper records
More than 50 years after its founding, the Southern Genealogist’s Exchange Society isn’t as finicky about its membership. In fact, the Westside-based nonprofit opens its arms to anyone who wishes join and to volunteer their organizational and research skills. On Sept. 20, 1964, a typewritten letter was sent by Aurora C. Shaw to a “select […]
Jacksonville ‘newcomer’ plans first Hispanic film festival
Riverside resident Eugenio Maslowski has biked over 20,000 miles in the past two years since moving to Jacksonville. He’s quickly becoming a fixture in the community, frequently seen around town on his motorcycle or bicycle. “Motorcycling and bicycling allows me to touch experiences,” explained Maslowski. His dream is to travel through Europe on motorcycle, writing […]
Murray Hill artist enters Guinness World Records
Ironically, it’s not a site in Murray Hill which contributed to Murray Hill resident and artist Jason Tetlak’s acceptance into the Guinness World Records for the largest hand painted 3D painting. His mural, an homage to the band Beastie Boys was painted on the side of a building in Brooklyn, north of Riverside. “After finding […]
Willowbranch Library offering honor system book sale
The Friends of Willowbranch have recently created an honor system book sale section near the DVD collection at the Willowbranch Library, 2875 Park St., according to Roxanne Henkle, president of the library friends’ group. After a number of successful pop-up book sales, selling children’s books and mystery and thrillers, a great idea came from the […]
In Memoriam: Vincent J. Kerr, DVM – December 2, 1937 to August 6, 2018
Vincent J. Kerr, a longtime Jacksonville veterinarian and a pioneer in the field passed away August 6, 2018, in hospice care at St. Vincent’s Medical Center Riverside. Dr. Kerr grew up in New Jersey, where he worked in greenhouses during high school before entering Cornell University to earn a Bachelor of Science in agriculture. “At […]
Grammy artist surprises elementary school for flag raising
The Hendricks Avenue Elementary School PTA held its annual cookie party for new kindergarten students at orientation Aug. 10. HAE’s mascot, Henry the Eagle, made a surprise appearance and enjoyed posing for photos with the new HAE students. School began Aug. 13 with a total enrollment of about 660, grades kindergarten to fifth, and […]
Ortega Forest families form new tribes for parent-child bonding program
While there are many programs and activities available to children that promote individual growth and teach team building, not many have the specific goal to strengthen the parent-child relationship. Thanks to a resurging interest in a nearly 100-year-old program, families on the Westside have a new outlet for father-child bonding. “I am excited about rekindling […]
Bolles students spend summer working in nation’s capital
Two Bolles students spent three weeks this summer in Washington, D.C. as U.S. Senate pages. Elle Walters, Class of 2019, was a page for Florida Senator Bill Nelson and Hilton Ashby, Class of 2020 worked for Kentucky Senator Rand Paul. The students assisted their senators each day with everything from prepping “dailies” to making “amendment […]