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Bobby Farnell, LindaandRay Van Landingham, andMaryStewart Farnell SPECIAL EDUCATION GETSLARGEST BOOST TO DATE FOR NYQUIST HOT TO TROT TROT HOT TO Community News Community REVELLERS Read more,Read page 4. 5Pointsthe Concept Plan. create possible best plans for future of dents and city officials came togetherto mark traffic signal. Merchants, resi of trade the wastersection survival the The questionreal aboutthe 5 Points in STUCK IN THE MIDDLE June 2016, Vol. 10, Issue06 READ MORE, PAGE 27. READ MORE, PAGE 24 - - - Allison 2 | RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS RESIDENTNEWS.net | JUNE 2016 I just cannot get over how beautiful the steilberg porch looks. Anita’s and Blend did an amaz- A top 5 ReAltoR, YeAR AfteR YeAR Letters to the Editor ing job [in the Front Porch Makeover]. Every time I back out or pull into my drive- 904.252.5181 way I just have to drive slowly and admire it. The makeover has inspired me to do some other much needed projects inside The City Council has now approved the Roost Restaurant on Oak Street acting and outside our house. after the restaurant was reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission I always love reading The Resident to find Ask and the Land Use and Zoning Committee. It is time for the residents of Riverside out what’s going on in the neighborhood. to move forward and welcome this great addition to the neighborhood. Keep up the great work! I am the owner of the commercial building across the street from the pro- posed site of Roost. At the time my partners and I purchased the building in Sheryl Pulley Allison 2004, Oak Street was largely a blighted area in need of revitalization. Over 10 years later, it remains blighted with empty buildings, parking lots with broken i want to list my house for asphalt, and offices with perpetual “for rent” signs. All of this, of course, inter- I just got my copy of The Resident and I sale and i have a price in spersed with some fine homes and apartments. am so excited to be the winner [of the Best mind. How does a realtor Riverside, like all good neighborhoods, has a story, but history and heritage Advice Mom Ever Gave Contest]. Thank determine what the should not be confused. History is the past. Heritage is all about how to give rel- you, my mom is going to be so pleased! Q asking price should be? evance to the past. In order to move Riverside forward to insure it remains an What a nice Mother’s Day addition. economically healthy neighborhood which meets the demands of people, espe- Proper Pricing is cially those in their 20’s and 30’s (because it is those people who are the future of Caitlin Harkins critical and will determine whether your home sells quickly, the neighborhood), it is necessary to mix existing character with new concepts. languishes or never even sells. Using Roost is a perfect fit consistent with the character of the historic neighbor- a neighborhood specialist is important hood. The proposed plans show that it will be a beautiful space that maximizes Thanks to the printing of a letter by because they have in depth knowlege A the preservation of the historic architecture. Making a neighborhood livable The Resident and thanks to Jim Love and about many homes in the immediate means giving people places to settle into. A place to go to eat, drink, and so- COJ public works who responded to vicinity (sold AND unsold) as well as why one street/location/feature may be more cialize. Roost will surely do that. Roost will also enhance the reputation of the the article in The Resident, we now have valuable than another. In order to correctly value your neighborhood as a walking neighborhood because it is the kind of place many signs prohibiting parking at the end of home, a realtor should: people will walk to. Finally, Roost will bring in more tax dollars and create jobs, Beverly Avenue adjacent to Starbucks. 1. Come look at your home – essential both essential elements of a thriving, livable historic neighborhood. 2. Make notes on features and benefits There are many examples of similar neighborhoods in other cities where the Good Job! (i.e. new kitchen, new roof) 3. Study RECENT sales in the neighborhood heritage of the neighborhood has been preserved while at the same time per- Norman Young 4. Compare your home feature by feature to those sales mitting businesses such as restaurants that serve alcohol in order to insure 5. Make adjustments for differences between the homes that an old neighborhood can be economically and socially vibrant. Shady 6. Create Market Analysis for your review Side in Pittsburgh is one such example. Many homes in Shady Side date from Correction 7. Create a Seller’s Cost Estimate so you can see what the 19th century, and many have been restored as homes, offices, or bed-and- you will net from the sale I have sold nearly 200 homes in the area which makes breakfast inns. Just like Riverside, these beautiful homes exist alongside condos In a story about the Riverside Children's me uniquely positioned to determine a proper selling price and apartments. Commercial establishments (restaurants, retail stores, and Art Center’s 10th anniversary celebration in for your home. I’m experienced with condos, bungalows, bars) are interspersed within the places people live. Are there parking issues the May issue, we inadvertently stated the riverfront estates and everything in between. Call me to get in Shady Side? There are. But that is a sign of economic vitality. It is a sign of a youth drama program was led by Suzanne the RIGHT price for your house and we’ll get it sold! neighborhood where people want to live and to work. Stout. The youth drama program was email your questions to [email protected] We should embrace what will surely be a welcome change from decrepi- founded by Suzanne and Jeff Hess, mem- tude to a well thought out meeting and gathering space that will be done in bers of Riverside Avenue Christian Church, a first-class manner. Residents who think another developer will come along according to Beverly Alexander, board chair NEW with a different plan are dreaming. This is not your grandparents’ or even your for the art center. LISTING! parents’ Riverside. Businesses such as Roost offer the chance for preservation “The Riverside Children’s Arts Center and revitalization. Without entrepreneurs like the partners behind Roost, Oak was started 10 years ago through the ded- Street will remain largely a rundown street well into the future. I am confident ication of the Hess family, Suzanne Stout, 4115 Ortega Blvd. that many of the people who have opposed Roost will become its biggest fans the original steering committee mem- Breathtaking Riverfront home once the restaurant is given a chance. Let’s put divisiveness aside and welcome bers, Richard Hull, its current director, in the Heart of Ortega Roost to Oak Street. Kelly Paterno, and the congregation of 5BR/5BA-full/2BA-half - 5881 sq ft - $3,395,000 Riverside Avenue Christian Church,” said JUST Sincerely, Alexander. “It continues today in its mis- SOLD Charles Johnston sion to ‘See Kids Shine!’” We regret the error.

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For more than a year, in 2013-2014, there software using crash data provided by the “Sam feels it is traffic-centered, not pe- were at least a dozen meetings at which inter- Florida Highway Patrol showed two bicy- destrian-centered, and a roundabout will Councilman Love ested parties reviewed the proposed drawings, cle and four pedestrian accidents – with change the character of 5 Points,” he said. yet some expressed concerns that traffic might no fatalities – had occurred at the 5 Points Once the merchants were reassured the holds meeting to increase on Margaret Street and that there intersection in the past 10 years. iconic 5 Points landmark was not in jeop- would be no appreciable gains in parking. “It’s one of the safest intersections in the ardy of being removed, thoughts turned work through issues Finally, in mid-2014, it appeared nearly city,” said Bill Bishop, architect and a for- to other ways to improve pedestrian safety everyone was on board with the proposed mer City Council member, who is in favor and accessibility. Although the proposed $4 million streetscape proposal, which had of a roundabout. “5 Points works because concept plan shows curb cuts and cross- By Kate A. Hallock the approval of the Jacksonville Historic it’s confusing.” walks as close as possible to the entranc- Resident Community News Preservation Commission and Riverside Not everyone agrees with Bishop. es of each of the five streets coming into Avondale Preservation. Next up was ap- Those involved with development of the the complicated intersection, several at the If there’s one thing nearly everyone in 5 proval by City Council to put $750,000 into original concept plan, including Lumb, a meeting said motorists speed up once they Points agrees about, it’s keeping the iconic the 2014-2015 budget for the design phase 5 Points resident and former City Council have negotiated it. beacon in place as the neighborhood land- and construction drawings. member, and Stephen Tocknell of Tocknell Christina Wagner, Rain Dogs co-owner, was mark. What splits the community is the However, beyond a $99,000 line item for Planning Services, indicated a roundabout particularly upset over the traffic on Margaret kind of traffic infrastructure that might be follow-up design and engineering studies would not fit within the right-of-way parame- Street toward Riverside. “The crosswalk at built around it. in the 2014-2015, the 5 Points Concept ters surrounding the five-way intersection nor Regions Bank is dangerous,” she said, adding When concerns arose recently about the Plan was not funded for the first phase, nor would it automatically preserve the beacon. she has almost daily near-misses with motor- possibility of the 5 Points beacon being sac- did it make it into Mayor Lenny Curry’s “It is essential to preserve the beacon ists when she walks across the street. rificed for the intersection improvements, 2015-2016 budget. as the iconic landmark for 5 Points,” said Cheryl Corrado, Derby on Park, offered some members of the 5 Points Merchants All seemed quiet with the 5 Points Concept Lumb, “It will be preserved, but will be a welcomed suggestion. “Can we not put in Association began to explore the idea of a Plan as proponents waited for indicators that moved about seven feet,” he said, adding the raised crosswalks?” she asked. Lumb agreed, roundabout, with the beacon permanently the project would be funded, if not within flashing light atop the beacon was not up suggesting the crosswalk also be raised at installed at the center. the 2016-2020 Capital Improvements Plan, to Florida Department of Transportation the Sun-Ray Cinema. In a meeting called by District 14 then shortly thereafter. standards. “We might be able to add back Ron Root, a local property owner, sug- Councilman Jim Love May 19 at the the neon sign,” said Lumb, referring to sig- gested reversing the direction of the pro- Whiteway Deli to discuss the beacon and Difference of opinion nage that had existed on top of the beacon posed one-way Lomax Street, making it the possibility of building a roundabout within the past 50 years. one-way westbound toward the 5 Points in- at the 5 Points intersection, more than 40 As the May 19 meeting progressed, it was Tocknell noted the currently proposed tersection. “It would slow traffic down ap- people expressed differing opinions about clear two major issues were at the forefront: “simplified intersection” was better than proaching the intersection and could also what kind of facilities would best improve preserving the landmark and improving pe- a roundabout. To create a better environ- provide a staging area for deliveries,” he the iconic intersection. Many touted the destrian safety. One camp felt a roundabout ment for pedestrians something needs to said. Root also cautioned against ideas of roundabout as the best way to combat a would accomplish both. However, some be done with traffic before it got to the 5 making Margaret Street one-way, stating it perceived danger for pedestrians, bicy- pointed out how confusing and potential- Points intersection, he said. “If you tighten would create significant back-ups between clists and motorists currently entering ly dangerous the historic intersection can everything up, you slow the traffic down,” Riverside Avenue and Herschel Street. it from any of five lanes of traffic, while be. “A confused driver is the enemy of a pe- said Tocknell, referring to the addition of a Public Works Operations Director Bill others expressed the belief a roundabout destrian,” said Robin Lumb, who works for median on Park Street at Margaret Street. Joyce indicated he would take ideas back would increase the danger for pedestrians the City of Jacksonville as its policy director. “A roundabout is counterproductive.” to Waitz & Moye, the civil engineering attempting to cross any of the five streets. Still others shared statistics over a ten- Lumb, speaking for Mayor Curry’s chief firm hired by the City for the project. Presently traffic enters the intersection at year period to prove the opposite. A crash administrative officer, Sam Mousa, said Councilman Love will schedule a subse- the heart of 5 Points two ways from Margaret analysis created by Signal Four Analytics the City would not fund a roundabout. quent meeting to review those changes. and Park Streets and one way from Lomax Street with the beacon sitting somewhat off-center in the middle.

Enter the concept plan

When merchants and residents of histor- ic 5 Points took a walking tour three years ago with city leaders, civil engineers and traffic planners, they had three simple goals in mind. First, improve pedestrian access in the 5 Points retail area. Second, improve pedestrian and bicycle safety throughout 5 Points and, third, accomplish the above with no loss of parking spaces. The concept plan for a 5 Points Streetscape, drawn up by Tocknell Planning Services and EnVision Design+Engineering, went one step further, recommending Lomax Street be changed to a one-way street eastbound, pro­ viding a wider sidewalk for outside dining. The most current design of the proposed improvements to the 5 Points intersection, prior to changes discussed by a gathering of 5 Points merchants and community members.

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and King Streets commercial district and the Shoppes of Avondale. Use it or lose it The outcome of the survey and the study was a variety of possible solutions, includ- By Kate A. Hallock ing encouraging walking or bicycling to Resident Community News nearby destinations, valet parking service, and a dedicated trolley route. A short-lived Residents and visitors to the Riverside/ valet service was trialed around the same Avondale Historic District need to step up time the Riverside Avondale Trolley began usage of the weekend night trolley if the a trial service in January 2014 to run the sponsored service is to continue past August. first weekend of each month. The Riverside/Avondale Night Trolley cur- After six months, the JTA made the trial rently runs every Friday and Saturday from 6 a permanent service and then, a year later p.m. to 2 a.m., thanks to sponsorships by 14 with promises of financial support, the JTA local businesses and restaurants. Those spon- agreed to expand the service to every week- sorships will run out at the end of August end. Under the ad hoc committee lead- and were a requirement by the Jacksonville ership of Alan DeVault, partner in Black Transportation Authority (JTA) to expand Sheep restaurant and, at the time, president the service from monthly to weekly. of the 5 Points Merchants Association, RAP The Riverside/Avondale Night Trolley runs a circular route of more than 40 stops each Friday and Saturday night. Currently the trolley averages 150 to 200 sought – and found – business sponsors to trips each weekend, but to continue as a financially support the trolley. viable public transportation option long The Night Trolley makes more than 40 Klempf, who calls herself a “trolley cheer- term, trolley ridership needs to reach an Consider the benefits stops throughout the neighborhood resi- leader,” supports a scenario that would average of 500 trips per weekend. dential and commercial districts, hitting take a rider from a Riverside residence to Avondale resident Dylan Phillips has been Despite the 14 businesses who help de- 5 Points, Park and King, the Shoppes of EverBank Field. working on the logistics of a trolley since its fray costs through advertising, commu- Avondale, the Brewery District, Stockton “No parking fee, no parking hassles. Just inception. In fact, it was Phillips’ mobile app nity support through increased ridership and College, and the St Johns Village area. public transportation, doing what it should: which led District 14 Councilman Jim Love is needed to keep the service humming “My two-year-old daughter loves the trol- making it easier for you to enjoy the assets to a dialogue with the JTA to begin the ser- along past summer’s end. Proponents of ley. Our daddy-daughter dates involve dinner of your city,” said Klempf. “This scenario is a vice on a monthly basis two years ago. the night trolley tout three-way benefits, at European Street, sweets at Biscottis and possibility. But if we do not use and support “The trolley was designed as a solution for riders, residents and retailers. walks in Memorial Park,” said Phillips. “I can the current Night Trolley and other neigh- to the unique transportation problems in “The Jacksonville community needs to track the trolleys’ locations in real time on my borhood public transportation systems, we the Riverside Avondale neighborhoods. support sustainable public transportation smart phone, and gather her up without long will never see a sustainable public transpor- Specifically, Riverside Avondale consists of sys ­tems in our neighborhoods if we are to waits at the bus stop. To her, it is always a big tation system evolve in our urban core.” several pockets of small commercial strips grow as a city with vibrant, walkable dis- adventure. And for me as well.” within a largely residential district,” said tricts,” said Riverside resident Alexandria Phillips. “This creates a unique lifestyle nes- Klempf, director of development for Forking tled next to the St. Johns River. As several of Amazing Restaurants. “Some people may these small commercial strips have become not be ready to ditch their cars completely, entertainment districts in the last few years, and that’s okay. Initiatives like the Riverside we have struggled to find a balance between Avondale Night Trolley offer a huge benefit customer parking and resident concerns in to the community they serve.” OPEN TUES-SAT the adjoining residential areas.” In addition to the community benefit, rid- BRINGFOR COUPON 10% INOFF ers of the trolley also enjoy perks. A STAR OVER 500 WORKS OF ART Evidence for a trolley card or mobile trolley pass at some area restaurants can result in free glass of wine, About five years ago, Phillips and Riverside discounted draft beers, wines and cocktails, Avondale Preservation (RAP) surveyed the or even 10 percent off the check. customer base at several neighborhood Not only does it benefit the rider for businesses, primarily restaurants, and convenience, but also local businesses and found over 50 percent lived in the imme- residents who live in the Riverside and diate neighborhoods. During the same Avondale community, according to Klempf. period, Avondale residents were pushing “The Night Trolley encourages economic back at the proposed Mellow Mushroom growth by bringing new customers into on St. Johns Avenue over concerns about existing local businesses,” she said. “It can lack of adequate parking in the area. 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Local entrepreneur putting handprint on 5 Points

The Fans and Stoves Antique Mall closed on Park Street May 21. Grand opening at its new location on Lomax Street will be July 1.

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By Kate A. Hallock Resident Community News

While the Fans and Stoves Antique Mall building at 1059 Park St. was still be- ing emptied of its tenants, Miami-based developer Jeff Morr began contemplating what type of cuisine may eventually be served from the 5 Points building at the While a lot of hoops are to be jumped through and red tape dealt with, Steve Williams has a dream for an Oak Street property that may re-purpose a shipping corner of Park and Lomax. container similar to this concept. Morr is working with real estate broker Matthew Clark to find the right tenant to add to the 5 Points dining and drinking op- By Kate A. Hallock Richard Abboud, owner of the popular wich shop or an establishment similar tions, which currently number 30 or more Resident Community News lunch spot, entered into a tentative agree- to the Butcher and Bee, a company with food and/or beverage establishments. ment with Williams in April to sell the restaurants in Charleston, South Carolina, Although still working through his due property. The restaurant’s last day of busi- and Nashville, Tennessee. diligence on the property at 1030 Oak ness was May 27. “It’s not a slam dunk yet,” said Steve “Fans and Stoves is still Street in 5 Points, entrepreneur Steve Closing on the 6,250 square-foot lot Williams, CEO of Harbinger Sign and occupying the building, and Williams has a dream for the spot where is scheduled for June 3 if all stars align. owner of Florida Mining Gallery, about I certainly don’t want to Richard’s Sandwich Shoppe served break- Williams, along with his father, Roger the purchase. “It’s a dream for sure,” he Job #: 33133-62 Color(s): 4C fast andSize: lunch 4.917" x 7.9"since 1980. Bleed?: N Williams, hopes to put in a gourmet sand- said, referring to the possibility of putting disturb them.” Branch: 203 Jacksonville Pub: Resident Community News in a restaurant that could incorporate the — Jeff Morr trend in re-purposing shipping containers. Williams also owns the former Peterson’s 5 & Dime, at 1037 Park St., which is be- “I’m currently considering three restau- TURNS OUT, WE’RE ALSO hind Richard’s Sandwich Shoppe, and rant groups. I believe one will be the lucky where he has put his first handprint on the tenant, and any of the three would be a 5 Points neighborhood. benefit to the community,” Morr said. EXPERTS AT SAVING YOU The Park Street building dates back to Morr bought the 6,000-square-foot the 1920s and formerly housed a tea com- antiques building a year ago, and is pa- pany, a hardware store, F.W. Woolworth, tiently waiting for occupancy so he can SOME SERIOUS CASH. a 5 & Dime under three names, a variety begin renovating the building for a new store and flower shop and, in its more re- restaurant tenant. cent incarnation, Fuel Coffeehouse. “The facade renovation will occur si- SAVE UP TO 30% ON YOUR ENERGY BILL* Williams purchased the vacant building in multaneously with interior renovation,” WITH AN A/C PRECISION TUNE-UP 2015 with the intention of finding a restaurant said Morr. “Fans and Stoves is still occu- • And SAVE $30 when you schedule now! tenant. Hoptinger Bier Garden & Sausage pying the building, and I certainly don’t • Regularly $99, now only $69! House, which has a location at Jacksonville want to disturb them.” • Help avoid costly repairs! Beach and another in St. Augustine, will lease Most of the Fans and Stoves antiques OFFER EXPIRES JULY 15, 2016 the ground floor and rooftop, where the beer vendors are moving to a new location at garden will be located. 800 Lomax St., while others have opened FREE SERVICE CALL WITH ANY PAID REPAIR The German/American restaurant is booths at 5 Points Vintage, across the scheduled for a late summer opening, ac- street at 1046 Park. Fans and Stoves will • Emergency Service, 24/7/365 cording to Aaron Meisenheimer, manag- hold a grand opening July 1 after a soft • Written 100% Satisfaction Guarantee ing partner in Hoptinger’s. opening later this month. OFFER EXPIRES JULY 15, 2016

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down building,” said developer Ted Stein. flaws, but heavy on political influence,” said expansion in 2015. The other seven were for Love, Boyer introduce zoning “We cannot wait to get this project moving Henkle. “I am encouraged and appreciative CRO (commercial/residential/office) uses: forward and bring the neighborhood a café that we have City Council members who did Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, Black code amendments to prevent that makes them proud.” look at the evidence and weighed in wisely Hive Tattoo, townhomes on Ernest Street, similar development But despite approval by all three quasi- on a choice that would have long-term con- offices on Riverside Avenue, the John Gorrie judicial bodies, The Roost still is not a done sequences to historic overlays in other por- Condominium, a parking lot behind the By Kate A. Hallock deal. It may have to go before the Circuit tions of our fair city of Jacksonville.” Blind Rabbit restaurant on King Street, and Resident Community News Court to plead its case. The opponents, the mixed-use St. Johns Village, which has Kevin Pettway, who lives across the street, Ultimate loophole: PUDs? not been developed. With just one more hurdle to overcome, and Positive Riverside Optimized Urban “Will the Overlay be revised to exclude The Roost, a restaurant proposed for devel- Development (PROUD) said they planned Much controversy has surrounded the any future PUDs to prevent any changes or opment in a Riverside neighborhood, may to file a suit with the Fourth Judicial Circuit proposed 150-seat restaurant since Stein and will it still be an open opportunity for an- become the next go-to place for dinner. Court of Florida in the near future. Demetree unveiled their plan in November other applicant?” asked Brown. On March 17 the Planned Unit Development “Councilman Love and Councilwoman 2015 to Riverside Avondale Preservation Brown’s questions spurred other council (PUD) 2016-55 received unanimous approval Boyer gave well-reasoned and substantive (RAP) and nearby residents, some of whom members to consider whether there were by the Planning Commission, which removed arguments against, for which we thank feel the PUD is a blatant disregard of zoning holes in the Overlay. Among them was certain conditions made by the Planning and them both, while supporters of the bill re- codes and the Riverside Avondale Overlay, Crescimbeni, an At-Large Councilman who Development Department in its staff report. mained uncomfortably silent,” said Pettway. which is intended to protect Residential is not a member of LUZ. In early May, after nearly 14 hours of “In the end, we have always felt that our Character Areas – where the predominant “The Overlay needs to be revisited,” hearings over two days, the Land Use and best chance to defeat this bill lay not in the uses are residences – within historic districts. said Crescimbeni. “This exercise has cer- Zoning Committee (LUZ) returned some political arena, but in the law, where we “RAP is disappointed that the City tainly pointed out what I see is a glaring of those conditions before giving proper- hope our case will be heard without politi- Council decision allows isolated zoning omission of what was intended that can ty owner Anthony Saleeba and developers cal bias, and where we are strongest. We with this PUD, without regard to the un- be easily circumvented.” Ted Stein and J.C. Demetree a 5 to 2 vote of are absolutely committed to protecting all derlying zoning,” said Nancy Powell, RAP approval and sending it on to City Council. of Jacksonville’s historical communities by board member and zoning committee chair. Amendments to Only District 14 Councilman Jim Love, in overturning this destructive bill.” “This undercuts the stability provided by the zoning code proposed whose district the property is located, and Pettway’s next-door neighbor, Roxanne 2008 Zoning Overlay and ignores key pol- District 5 Councilwoman Lori Boyer voted Henkle, was also appreciative of the mi- icies and operative provisions of the 2030 Following the LUZ committee’s approval of against the PUD. nority of Council members who voted Comprehensive Plan, which in turn sets a The Roost, there was an almost immediate fil- City Council approved the PUD on May against the bill. bad precedent and threatens the integrity of ing of three ordinances, which would amend 24, in a 13 to 5 vote, with Love, Boyer, John “I am very heartened and grateful for the zoning laws and land use provisions not just Municipal Code Chapter 656 (Zoning Code) Crescimbeni, Bill Gulliford and Joyce Morgan City Council members who voted against in Riverside, but across Jacksonville.” to strengthen zoning laws in historic districts. opposing the bill. Morgan had previously vot- this flawed bill. This small group’s dissenting During each hearing for Bill 2016-55, On May 18, District 14 Councilman Jim ed for the bill as a member of LUZ. vote against this development is encourag- proponents claimed The Roost will pre- Love filed ordinance 2016-366 to “speci- “We are ecstatic that in all four steps of the ing, because this small number of Council serve a historic building, and end blight fy applicability of the Riverside/Avondale process the city agreed with our vision for members reviewed the difficult planning in that block of Oak Street, while oppo- Overlay to all zoning districts, including the building. It has been great today having issues to make sound and smart develop- nents, including nearby residents, stressed planned unit development districts.” neighbors reach out to express their excite- ment decisions. They showed courage in the PUD is a precedent-setting weakening “We need to add teeth to the Overlay re- ment to finally have something in that run voting against this PUD that was rife with of zoning protections for historic districts garding PUDs,” said Love. “The Roost is the such as Riverside, Avondale, San Marco first PUD we didn’t manage to find a com- and Springfield. promise. That’s one reason I didn’t vote for it.” The notion that perhaps the Riverside The proposed ordinance to amend the Avondale Overlay should be changed to city’s zoning code includes requirements address such perceived weaknesses was that future PUDs submitted in Riverside raised at the second session of the special and Avondale as rezoning applications shall LUZ hearing by District 8 Councilwoman be mixed-use, contain a residential compo- Katrina Brown, who noted she had not seen nent of at least 50 percent of the square foot- anything in the Riverside Avondale Overly age and reside on at least two acres of con- which would exclude a PUD. tiguous land. The amendment would apply “Based on having an Overlay, has the to all rezoning applications submitted on or neighborhood opposed any other PUDs after July 12, 2016. or would this be the first opposed by the Also on May 18, Boyer submitted ordi- neighbors?” she asked during the May 9 nance 2016-368 to address off-street parking, LUZ special hearing. loading, and the use of parking credits, which In the hearing, William Killingsworth, were part of the controversy over the pro- director of the Planning and Development posed restaurant. The issue with The Roost Department, stated that 11 PUDs had been dealt with parking credits based on the histor- Packing? Moving? approved since the Riverside Avondale ic use of the building as a dry cleaning oper- Overlay was enacted in 2008, however, a ation, which required far less parking spaces Get your supplies here city spokesperson later said that was an er- than would a 150-seat restaurant, according ror. Actually 10 PUD rezonings have been to testimony by Jack Shad, an expert wit- approved, among them new development ness on behalf of PROUD. of the Black Sheep Restaurant in 2010, Five Points Village in 2012, and Pinegrove Deli’s Continued on page 9

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Shad stated zoning codes indicated the former Deluxe Cleaning operation was New dermatology center to come to Brooklyn neighborhood classified as light industrial, which over- A front and states the parking credit. “It appears they By Marcia Hodgson side rendering are short by 13 spaces and all parking Resident Community News of the new should be onsite,” said Shad at the LUZ First Coast special hearing on May 4. The Brooklyn neighborhood got another Mohs Skin In response, Steve Diebenow, attorney boost thanks to a dermatologist’s intention Center representing Saleeba and the develop- to build a new medical center in a revital- ers, stated parking regulations are not ization zone near the corner of Rosselle and laid out in the Overlay, but are spelled Park Street. Dr. Scott Warren of First Coast out in Part 6 of the Zoning Code. Shad’s Mohs Skin Center purchased the properties parking calculations include credits for at 600 and 616 Park Street for $1.3 million a prior use of the building, which ceased through 600 Park Street LLC in December long ago, according to Diebenow. and January. Warren intends to build a Boyer’s bill on parking credits is in- two-story 12,164-square-foot medical office tended to clear up the ambiguities in building on the site, said project architect Jeff the Zoning and Code and the Riverside M. Lane of Lane Architecture in Riverside. Avondale Overlay. A working draft of the The property signifies an expansion of bill indicates parking credits will not be Warren’s dermatology practice, which is allowed for spaces that are not provided headquartered at 6890 Belfort Road, said ed, Lane said. Included in the plan is a park- Warren, who was unavailable for com- during existing use of a building but are Ortega’s Jeff Thompson of Jeff Thompson ing lot in the rear of the building with 57 ment, Thompson said the property is at- needed for a repurposed use, such as a dry Construction. First Coast Mohs Skin Center spaces, up from 18 required in the overlay. tractive because it is on Riverside’s door- cleaning operation versus a restaurant. also has locations in Mandarin and at the The skin center also plans to take advantage step. With the CubeSmart storage facility Riverside Avondale Preservation, along Beach, he said. of six on-street parking spaces, bringing the at 645 Park Street, the area has already with some residents who were involved The first floor of the building will house total amount of parking to 63 spaces. proven to be ripe for revitalization, he with creating the Overlay nearly 10 years the skin center, which will offer “Mohs” The total cost of the project has yet to said. Also, First Coast Mohs Skin Center ago, is involved in the changes to code. treatment, a technique that removes cancer- be determined, and, so far, no timeline has will be just a few doors down from the “We look forward to working with ous tissue with minimal effects to healthy been established for its completion, Lane new Gate station, with easy access to the Councilman Love on changes to the tissue, according to a Feb. 23 letter submit- said.. In choosing the location, Warren Forest Street exit of Route 95. “From that overlay that will help clarify develop- ted by Lane to the DDRB staff. Also on that received no tax or other kind of incentives exit you will be able to reach his place in ment expectations in the neighborhood, floor will be a small retail area where Warren from the city, Thompson said, noting he less than two minutes,” Thompson said. particularly as it relates to the use of intends to sell skin care products, Lane said. expects the project to be completed some- The dermatology practice is just one of sev- planned unit developments (PUDs),” said The second floor will comprise professional time in 2017. eral new developments planned for the area Adrienne Burke, RAP executive director. office space, which will be leased, he said. The city issued demolition permits to adjacent to the historic Riverside area. A Gate “RAP will continue to actively advocate In a phone interview, Lane said conceptual Thompson in early March, and already the gas station is planned for the corner of Park for appropriate scale and intensity with design has been completed, but the building’s two parcels have been cleared. The site was Street and Forest Avenue where Two Doors the goal of achieving a vibrant, livable interior details are still on the drawing board. formerly home to a McDonald’s restaurant, Down was formerly located, and a Jimmy community for residents, businesses A Mediterranean-style building with a stone the wallpaper division of Brinton’s Paint Johns restaurant, which was recently renovat- and property owners,” said Powell. “We or stone/stucco veneer is planned, with a Company, and later served as a storage fa- ed, is located next to Warren’s property. have always felt that The Roost is a good mansard roof, which will conceal a flat roof cility for a bank. “The building will be won- “We see new development everywhere. concept in the wrong location, but could where the mechanical system will be located, derful once it is done,” said Thompson. The whole Brooklyn area is blossoming benefit all by instead locating in a prop- according to Lane’s letter to the DDRB. “The Although he did not want to speak for and has so much potential,” said Lane. erly zoned commercial district.” client’s other buildings have a Spanish char- Seeking to protect San Marco in a sim- acter to them,” Lane said in a telephone inter- ilar manner, Boyer also filed ordinance view. “He wants to continue that theme.” Reward yourself, 2016-367 on May 18, to support San Marco “Riverside Avondale Preservation has you it by Design, a neighborhood action plan been following our design with a lot of deserve developed by the San Marco Preservation interest,” Lane said, noting that the prop- Elizabeth’s Society to provide guidance to developers erty rests within the Downtown overlay. Cleaning Service and the city’s Planning and Development “Architecturally, we are going to try to blend Department. 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In 2019, just four years shy of its 100th an- irrigation. Among other changes, more than niversary, the course at Timuquana Country 800 trees were removed, helping to restore Club will host its second golf championship. the course to its original design. Additionally, Designed in 1923 by Donald Ross against in 2011, the course was re-grassed in 2011 the backdrop of the St. Johns River, the and the No. 11 green was reshaped. course will be the venue for the 2019 U.S. “The Four-Ball is a newer event for the Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Championship USGA and a popular amateur format, so and was also the scene for the U.S. Senior there will be a lot of interest in it,” said Nick Amateur in 2002. Napoleon, Golf Chairman at Timuquana The United States Golf Association (USGA) Country Club. “It’s a good fit for us, we’re selected Timuquana Country Club as the tucked away in a nice historic area. We’ll host site for the 2019 U.S. Women’s Amateur need a couple hundred volunteers, but I Four-Ball Championship, scheduled for April think we can get them. We have a good 27-May 1, 2019. base to build from,” he said, referring to a “The Jacksonville Sports Council is thrilled senior event hosted 14 years ago. to partner with the United States Golf Timuquana hosted the 2002 U.S. Senior Association and Timuquana County Club on Amateur, won by Michigan resident Greg this exciting event. It is our mission to elevate Reynolds, who has since moved to Jacksonville our city by bringing in top-notch sports and and is an active Timuquana member. The entertainment activities,” said Alan Verlander, club has also hosted several USGA qualifiers, executive director/COO for the Jacksonville including five U.S. Amateur sectional quali- Sports Council. “This event is a great example fiers. It will host its first U.S. Open sectional Timuquana Country Club of what we can accomplish when all our local qualifier on June 6. Additionally, Timuquana sports agencies work together. We are excited has hosted the Southern Amateur and Florida to welcome the USGA and these elite women State Amateur. and well received among all competitors. in the Sunshine State include the 2016 U.S. to Jacksonville in 2019 and hope to host many “Timuquana Country Club is once again We now look forward to hosting some the Women’s Amateur Four-Ball at Streamsong more great championships in the future.” honored to host a USGA national champion- game’s finest female amateurs on our won- Resort; the 2017 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur The course was renovated in the mid- ship,” said Steve Melnyk, 2019 U.S. Women’s derful Donald Ross design for the 2019 U.S. at Quail Creek Country Club in Naples; the 1950s by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. with subse- Amateur Four-Ball Championship co-chair- Women’s Amateur Four-Ball.” 2018 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball at Jupiter Hills quent alterations by George Cobb and Dave man and 1969 U.S. Amateur champion. “By The 2019 U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Club in Tequesta; and the 2018 U.S. Senior Gordon. In 1996, Bobby Weed led another all accounts, the 2002 U.S. Senior Amateur marks the 25th USGA championship con- Women’s Amateur at Orchid Island Golf & major renovation that improved drainage and at Timuquana was an overwhelming success tested in Florida. Upcoming championships Beach Club in Vero Beach.

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The Jacksonville Transportation Authority plete streets,” while Operational/Safety Bicyclists from City Cycle, ZenCog This explosion, along with the need (JTA) has been named the 2016 “Outstanding projects represent “quick fixes” that can pro- Bicycle Company, Champion Cycling, for improvements to bicycle safety infra- Public Transportation System” by the American vide immediate safety and operational im- Open Road Bicycles and Lakeshore structure, has led to current updating of Public Transportation Association (APTA), provements at a lower cost. The projects are Bicycles descended on Hemming Park on Jacksonville’s Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan and will receive the achievement award at the tiered based on the available $9 million in May 20 to celebrate National Bike to Work and an intent to achieve Bicycle Friendly association’s annual meeting in Los Angeles, MobilityWorks funding to be allocated be- Day and bring attention to Jacksonville’s Community designation by the League of California, September 11-14, 2016. tween “Keystone” projects ($7 million) and own growing bicycle scene. American Bicyclists by Dec. 31, 2017. The news was announced on May 18 at “Operational & Safety” enhancements proj- “[The event] encourages residents to Although there’s a lot of room for im- the JTA’s State of the Authority luncheon ects ($2 million), according to the JTA. try bicycling for the first time while also provement, according to Alice Gould, for city leaders. Of the 14 Tier 1 projects selected for highlighting demand for safe, accessi- manager of City Cycle on Park Street, The JTA operates Jacksonville’s public preliminary engineering and design work, ble and practical routes for all modes of she said she thinks Jacksonville has the bus service, ferry service, downtown au- the Blanding Boulevard/Park Street corri- transit,” said Mark Atkins, president of momentum it needs to continue making tomated Skyway and paratransit service. dor, for which a community charrette was the North Florida Bicycle Club. positive change. Gould pointed to the The Authority also plans, designs and held in January 2016, was listed as number With less than half a percent of its pop- San Jose Boulevard resurfacing project, builds roads and bridges. five out of nine on the Operational/Safety ulation bicycling to work, Jacksonville improvement in connectivity and more With a total of 874 square miles, Jacksonville projects priority list. ranks 34 out of 50 major metropolitan support through city government as just a has the distinction of being the largest city by The Cassat/Normandy/Lenox Corridor cities for commuter cyclists, according to few of the reasons to be optimistic about land mass in the United States. The JTA has was listed as number three of the five Tier 1 the Alliance for Biking and Walking’s 2016 where positive change is heading. played a pivotal role in Jacksonville’s growth Keystone projects, for a traffic study on Lenox Benchmarking report. Yet the city ranks and economic development by providing Avenue to determine future lane requirements critical service to thousands of public tran- between Normandy and Cassat Avenues, re- sit dependent residents in Florida’s largest ducing travel lanes from four to two, including city by population. median installation and bicycle lanes. The JTA encompasses 850 employees, According to the JTA, each of the prior- 200 buses and trolleys, 26 community ity projects have been selected based on a shuttles, 97 paratransit vehicles, and an variety of factors including contribution automated people-mover with an annual to safety and multimodal access, support $230 million budget. of ongoing neighborhood planning initia- tives, public health and community livabil- Mobility Corridors ity, economic development, and the poten- initiatives announced tial for leveraging other funding sources for future implementation. Also announced at the luncheon was the The JTA Board of Directors met May 20 Jack McGarry, Holt Tucker, owner of Avondale Open Road Bicycles, Josh Flores, John Morrison, Chris Tier 1 Keystone projects for the JTA’s Mobility and approved the Complete Streets report Burns, chair of the Jacksonville Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee, and Jackie Morrison took time and priority recommendations. for a photo in Hemming Park while celebrating their big day.

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Officers in the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office’s Zone 4 Walking Beat know firsthand crime often occurs when someone lacks gainful employment. They also know getting and keeping a job depends on having reliable transportation to a bus stop or to the work- place. If you don’t have a car, a bicycle can be the next best thing. Earlier this year, Zone 4 officers, under the command of Chief Larry Gayle, put into place a bicycle deployment program to help reduce bicycle thefts in Riverside. While the outcome was very successful – bike thefts were reduced by 50 percent and they recovered 20 percent of the 75 bicycles stolen over a four-month period – the added bonus was community outreach to men who need transportation the most. On May 6, beat officers Patrick Meyer and Jason Mosley were joined by Gayle and Sergeant Dennis Pellot at Riverside Tradition House, 2911 Riverside Ave., to present to residents at the house three bicycles used in the program. “This is a proactive approach of the Walking Beat unit to establish our commu- nity focused partnership,” said Pellot in an email to Paul Bremer, of the Riverside Jeff Feldman, Thomas Norton, Sergeant Dennis Pellot (back), Billy Megill, Leigh Johnson, Kevin Kuzel (back), Chief Larry Gayle, Officers Pat Meyer and Jason Mosley. Avondale Neighborhood Watch group. “Jason [Mosley] and Patrick [Meyer] have gotten permission from the Sheriff to make these donations a regular event to people in need in this area.” “This will be helpful for residents to get around. If they Officer Meyer explained the bicycles used in the deployment were found items, but have driver’s licenses they may not have a vehicle. Having were not able to be traced back to the owners. After the deployment was completed, he access to some wheels will be very helpful.” and Officer Mosley were given the option — Leigh Johnson, manager at Tradition House of donating them or destroying them. Meyer, who repaired and cleaned the bicycles, said the bikes were too expensive to throw away. “We made contact with Leigh Johnson, “This will be helpful for residents to get Meyer and Mosley hope to continue the said Gayle. “I found out Tradition House is manager at Tradition House, which is set around,” said Johnson, who noted the residents bicycle deployment and the gifting of the used an outreach of Riverside Presbyterian, so being up for people with alcohol or substance of Tradition House have always had good re- bicycles to Tradition House or other charities. able to help my alma mater and doing some- abuse who are trying to re-integrate into lations with the force and don’t cause trouble “We’re constantly looking for the ability to thing like this for the community, by helping society,” said Meyer. “You have to have a in the community. “If they have driver’s licenses connect with our community, especially the guys get on the right track, means a lot.” job and a lot of them don’t have a license they may not have a vehicle. Having access Riverside area. We feel a close connection. I and could put the bikes to good use.” to some wheels will be very helpful.” went to Riverside Presbyterian Day School” ANTIQUES & SUCH Custom Jewelry Antiques and Collectibles Jewelry repair r pearl restringing Excellent gift opportunities appraisals 4302A Plymouth Street (across Roosevelt from the Kent Campus, FSCJ) 10:30-5:30 Tues., Thurs., Fri. & Sat.

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“Opposing Forces” by Hanna Jubran has Support strong for CCA found a new home in Hemming Park. at local chapter barbeque The Sadler Point Marina on Jacksonville’s Ortega River basin played host to the local chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA), May 5. The evening’s festiv- ities included a barbeque dinner courtesy of Monroe’s BBQ, free beer from Bold City Brewing Company and wine. Ticket purchases included a 1-year membership to CCA, the barbeque dinner and table gifts. The evening included live and silent auctions, entertainment from the Supernatural Duo band and great prizes from raffle drawings. The mission of CCA is to conserve, promote and enhance the present and future availability of coastal resources for the benefit of the general public. CCA has applied nearly $2.7 million to marine habitat projects, including an inshore reef in the St. Johns River back in 2014.

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By Kate A. Hallock sculptures in the 13-piece Sculpture Walk Resident Community News Jax I, a Cultural Council Spark Grant proj- ect in 2014. Coming on the heels of the Cultural “I bought the piece from Sculpture Walk Council of Greater Jacksonville’s awards and have been waiting until Hemming gala celebrating 40 icons of arts and cul- Park was ready to receive it,” said Haskell. Committee Member Charles Holt with CCA ture, one of those 40 honorees has donated “This will be its new, permanent home.” Matt Cline, Payton Scheppe and Gretchen Henson Regional Director for CCA of Florida, Nick Pectol a sculpture from his private art collection Sculpture Walk Jax II, a year-long tem- to Hemming Park. porary outdoor exhibition of large-scale Preston Haskell, of Ortega, and founder sculptures, is currently on display in Main of Haskell Company, has permanently re- Street Park until September 2016. located a 15-foot-tall painted steel sculp- “Opposing Forces” is from a series of ture, called “Opposing Forces” by Hanna sculptures by Jubran, a sculpture profes- Jubran, from the Regions Bank parking lot sor and sculpture area coordinator at East to the entrance of Hemming Park at the Carolina University in Greenville, North corner of Laura and Monroe Streets. The Carolina. The series deals with the concept move took place on May 18. of gravity and the four elements of Earth, “This magnificent work of art will pro- Water, Fire and Wind in our universe on vide a colorful welcome to visitors at the the micro to the macro level, according Laura Street entrance to Hemming Park to a statement by Jubran. “It expresses the and serve as an artistic symbol of the great cycle of life, growth and opposing forces changes that are happening in the park,” in our universe with the interplay of line, said Wayne Wood, Friends of Hemming form, space and colors. These elements are Park board president. seen in a variety of forms and colors as Jason Richards, Sheena Salmon and Chris Herms “Opposing Forces” was one of three they occur in nature,” he said.

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It’s awards season for Anna Dooley of Greenscape New shop offers local cheeses, For years Anna Dooley, executive direc- tor of Greenscape in San Marco, has been as well as imports known as Jacksonville’s “tree lady” for her hard work to improve Jacksonville’s urban tree canopy. In April her tree-planting ef- forts received national recognition when the Arbor Day Foundation honored her at its 2016 Arbor Day Awards April 30 in Nebraska City, Nebraska. Dooley received the foundation’s Lawrence Enersen Award, a prize that recognizes an outstanding individual who has “had a posi- tive impact on the environment due to their lifelong commitment to tree planting and conservation at a local level.” Dooley was one of two individuals along Jennifer Harvey with 15 organizations and companies recog- nized by the Arbor Day Foundation during a ceremony at Lied Lodge & Conference Anna Dooley and her daughter, Sarah, pose after planting a ceremonial tree in Arbor Lodge State Park in Murray Hill residents and busi- Center. Former award winners include Nebraska City, Nebraska. The tree planting was part of the 2016 Arbor Day Awards festivities. nesses welcomed a “grate” new shop Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai, to the neighborhood last month. Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley, and Grater Goods Cheese & Charcuterie, the United States Forest Service. tiful Arbor Foundation facility in Nebraska owned and operated by Jennifer The Arbor Day awards were not the only City, and it will hang there in my honor for Harvey, held its grand opening May recognitions Dooley received in April. The a whole year. To recognize the whole state 6-7 at 1080 Edgewood Ave., next to Late Bloomers Garden Club awarded her of Florida in Nebraska has touched me Bernie’s Wine Stop. with the Garden Club of America’s Zone more than anything,” she said. Harvey, who had worked in the Civic Improvement Commendation, and the Since 1997, Dooley has served as the transportation industry for 25 years, Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens present- executive director of Greenscape, a non- decided to parlay her love of food, ed her, on behalf of Greenscape, with the 2016 profit grassroots group that has planted cooking and entertaining into her Ninah May Holden Cummer Community nearly 350,000 trees in Jacksonville since first retail venture. After studying the Partner Award for building artful connec- it started 40 years ago. Through her work specialty food market, she realized tions between people and the environment. at Greenscape, she has inspired public there was no free-standing cheese “It’s a big deal for me. It’s a national and private partnerships and motivated shop of this type in Jacksonville. award. I’m like, ‘wow!’” said Dooley in a thousands of individual volunteers to help Customers can “try before they telephone interview. “I’ve lost all my hu- transform Jacksonville’s urban greenspace. buy” Tuesdays through Saturdays, mility now. I’m so proud of it. What I think “I think my greatest reward is seeing trees 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call (904) 203- is most newsworthy about this is that the getting planted in Jacksonville,” Dooley 8533 or visit www.gratergoods.com Arbor Day Foundation hung the flag of the said. “That’s what it is all about for me, but Anna Dooley with Matt Harris, chief executive for more information. State of Florida in the Lied Lodge, its beau- getting the recognition has been great.” officer of the Arbor Day Foundation If you’re looking for a career at one of the fastest growing Real Estate companies in Northeast Florida, give us a call!

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Local clothing designer holds first show, supports Year Up

Young women seeking higher education or gainful employment got a boost from local clothing designer, Joy Lee, who do- nated a portion of her first fashion show’s proceeds to Year Up Jacksonville, based at Florida State College Jacksonville. Lee’s Murray Hill boutique, MOMNI, New officers and board members Walter Bryant, previewed 20 outfits from four special Garden club roots Donn Elliott, Steve Blajian, Robert Roman, Jim Lewis, collections May 8 at the Garden Club of strengthened with John MacLean; back, Tim Burleigh, Courtland Hunter Jacksonville. Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and cocktails by Black Sheep as they took new officers, board in MOMNI’s first summer inventory. Year Up Jacksonville is an intensive year- The Men’s Garden Club of Jacksonville long college program, composed of six held its annual installation of officers months of technical training and profes- and new board members May 2, electing sional skills development, followed by a six- Walter Bryant president. Other officers month internship with one of its local busi- include Robert Roman, vice president, ness partners. Students earn college credits Jim Lewis, treasurer, and Jim MacLean, and are paid a stipend during both phases of secretary, all of Riverside/Avondale. the program. Lee will provide store credit in The new board of directors was also the form of a lesson in dressing for business installed with the new officers. Board for some of Year Up’s young women, who Grace McCullough, left, models a creation by members include Steve Blajian, Tim will also take home an outfit of their own. MOMNI owner Joy Lee, right Burleigh of Riverside, Jimmy Johns, Sam Costello and Courtland Hunter. John Searcy was honored with the Arthur Simpson Award for outstanding Kuntz honored for work service to the club, promotion of garden- ing and community service. The award in malpractice law had taken an inadvertent hiatus when the plaque was misplaced for about 15 years, John Searcy was honored with the Arthur Simpson Ortega Forest resident William Kuntz, according to past president Donn Elliott. Award for outstanding service to the club, a Smith Hulsey & Busey Managing It was unearthed from among boxes of promotion of gardening and community service. Shareholder and member of the law firm’s archived material Elliott received after Board of Directors, has been named the former historian had passed away. “Lawyer of the Year” for his work in The Men’s Garden Club, established Jacksonville, 1005 Riverside Ave. The Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, in 1945, meets the first Monday of each club’s annual picnic will be held June 5 at William Kuntz by Best Lawyers magazine. month at 7 p.m. at the Garden Club of the home of member Russ Snyder.

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New pet hospital opens on Westside Wedding bells to ring in June for Avondale couple

Amy Marie Fishking, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Fishking of Jacksonville, and Jason Allen Rinehart, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rinehart Jr. of Saint Augustine, announce their engagement with plans to be wed on June 24, 2016 at the Casa Marina Hotel in Jacksonville Beach. Amy Fishking and Jason Rinehart Fishking graduated from The University of South Carolina Upstate and holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary educa- Rinehart has a bachelor’s degree in archi- tion. She is employed by Duval County tectural engineering from the University Public Schools where she works as a sec- of Miami and is employed by JEA as a ond-grade teacher. transmission and substation engineer.

Bradford, Poling announce engagement Dr. Charles Moreland, Joseph A. Strasser, Mary Lou Russell, Karen Meader, and Rick DuCharme cut the ribbon at the May 9 grand opening of a new animal hospital on Cassat Avenue. Tarryn Lee Bradford and Brandon Ryan Poling have announced their engagement to be married. Wedding plans are in the The first 500 pet owners to visit the new and Dr. Charles Moreland, representing early stages. Mary Lou Russell Animal Welfare Complex the Office of the Mayor of Jacksonville. The couple both grew up in Ponte Vedra and the Joseph A. Strasser Veterinary The 10,000-square-foot state-of-the- and attended Allen D. Nease High School Hospital at 464 Cassat Ave. were treated to a art animal hospital will employ approxi- a year apart. free rabies vaccine and exam for their dogs mately 30 people and, as one of the larg- Bradford, daughter of The Resident and cats as part of the veterinary hospital’s est veterinary hospitals in the country, publisher Pamela Bradford and the late grand opening May 9. serve 300 pets daily. Timothy Bradford, and stepdaughter of The Present at the ribbon cutting were Mary The Jacksonville Pet Food Bank, which Resident publisher Seth Williams, attended Lou Russell and Joseph A. Strassers, ma- donates pet food to income-qualified pet the University of North Florida and holds a jor donors who made the facility possi- owners, will operate out of the new Cassat degree in English. She is the New Business Tarryn Lee Bradford and Brandon Ryan Poling ble; Rick DuCharme, executive director Avenue location. Profits from the veteri- Development Manager for The Resident of First Coast No More Homeless Pets nary hospital will help support FCNMHP Community News Group, Inc. (FCNMHP), which runs the facility; Karen programs, such as the targeted spay/neuter Poling, the oldest son of Keith and Worldwide (EFW). He is a graduate of Elon Meader, Petco Foundation representative, surgery program, adoption events and the Sharon Poling of Ponte Vedra, is a client ser- University, from which he holds a Bachelor pet food bank. vices representative for Estes Forwarding of Science in Business Administration.

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MEMBERSHIP For Avondale resident Alan Weldon, the annual Kentucky Derby party is, hooves down, his favorite. $0 INITIATION On Derby Day, May 7, Mystic Revellers Captain Mark Holley hosted the 11th an- FEE nual race party for about 150 people at his home on Edgewood Circle. “Revellers has been keeping the Mardi Gras tradition going in Jacksonville since 1923,” said Weldon. “But as an equine vet- erinarian, this is my favorite party.” A member of Ye Mystic Revellers, the 93-year-old social club that annually hosts one of the largest balls in Jacksonville, Weldon said nearly 800 attended the Revellers’ February 2016 Mardi Gras par- ty at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds. The Kentucky Derby party is one of several events hosted by the Revellers. “We had our biggest hat competi- tion ever, mint julep was flowing (secret Weldon family recipe), a huge open bar Hosts Mark and Ivy Holley with Kentucky's best Bourbons (including Pappy Van Winkle), massive projection of the race (the most exciting two minutes in sports) as well as live music,” said Weldon, who started throwing Derby Day parties with his wife, Beth, in 1987. “Some friends said it would make a great party for Revellers about a decade ago and it has just grown by leaps and bounds,” he said. Weldon said some of the proceeds from the party’s race auction are donated to a char- ity at the end of the year. Jason Harrell and Jay Carney were the winners of the auction, Shelley Miles Stillers, Alan Weldon having “bought” Nyquist as their racehorse.

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Intuition Ale Works provided several specialty craft beers including El Guapo Mexican-style Lager, Jon Boat Coastal Ale, Wheelhouse Brown Ale, Easy on the Eyes Laura and Bill Hardaker with Susan and Hal O’Steen Vikki and Bill Mioduszewski Todd and Lexi Wurtz with Sarah and Dr. Andrew Simonson Cinda Sherman with Preston Haskell Gina and John Donahoo Session IPA, Boneshaker Imperial Pilsner as well as white and red wines. Changing lives in the Cultural Council celebrated Annual Arts Awards celebration was one to remember. Live music by Dustin Bradley as well as silent and live name of burgers and fries best and brightest Th e undertaking was a work of art in itself, with auctions entertained the guests. a photojournalistic journey through the iconic faces Approximately $76,000 was raised – the largest Ronald McDonald House Charities of Jacksonville Th e iconic 17th island green at the Tournament Players behind the arts and culture scene in Jacksonville. Local amount to date – to support the school and its mission to improve the lives of students with mild to moderate held its annual McGala May 21, as the Sawgrass Championship appropriately painted the backdrop for photographer Renee Parenteau captured 40 of the top River Hops hosts Elaine and Mike Ashourian with Sally Hazelip, intellectual disabilities through the achievement of Marriott transformed into a Mardi Gras masquerade. the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville’s annual honorees in a craft ed exhibition fi t for the occasion. executive director of North Florida School of Special Education academic, vocational and social skills. Th e organization specializes in creating a “home away Arts Awards. Th anks to generous sponsors, including Th e event was attended by over 625 artists, advocates from home” for children and their families undergoing the TPC and presenting sponsor Regions Bank, the 40th and friends of arts, culture and creativity May 7. challenging treatments at local pediatric hospitals. Th is year’s gala celebrated the nonprofi t’s ability to ease the emotional and fi nancial burdens associated with healthcare and lodging. Th e honorary chair of the ball was hailed by RMH executive director, Diane Taylor Belshause, Angie Horsley, Marissa Ierna and Amy Christus Co-chair Myron Pincomb with Mindy and David Dickson Mark and Traci Jenks with Haydee and Jeff Smith Boyle, as a “champion” for the organization as she honored long-standing leader, Ryan Schwartz. Delivering for those in need for the evening were Myron and Amanda Pincomb and Schwartz has helped to develop the dream of of hearing, speech assistance the honorary co-chairs were John and Gena Delaney, the expansion of the current facilities at the Ronald Dawn and Al Emerick, Robert and Margaret Hill, as McDonald House in San Marco as capital campaign Th e Jacksonville Speech and Hearing Center got a well as John Falconetti and Shannon Miller. chairman and remained committed to the cause big boost from supporters as the nonprofi t treated guests Th e Jacksonville Speech and Hearing Center provides throughout the process. Th e RMH of Jacksonville is to a beautiful night on the banks of the St. Johns River. services and relief to those struggling with hearing currently working toward a fi nal leg of completion The annual fundraiser, Finfest Rolling on the River, loss and hearing impairment, along with speech of the construction that has taken the facilities from was held at the Timuquana Country Club May 21. related assistance. Th e world of communication for many 24 rooms to a 54-room facility. Th e newly minted C. Th anks to generous sponsors, event organizers Jacksonville residents is made possible through the work Herman and Mary Virginia Terry Campus will be and donations from silent and live auction items, the of the Springfi eld-based nonprofi t. unveiled in the coming months. evening was a hit for the organization. Th e co-chairs Honorary Chair Ryan Schwartz with Holly Charles and Elli Zimmerman Tim and Stephanie Cost with Betsy Lovett and Ward Lariscy Robin and Dave Albaneze, Cyndi and Kent Schmidt with Blake and Kaitlyn Weatherly and Jeff Tyrrell, Marty Flack and Karen Case We Are Local. We Are Global.

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Held at the spacious riverfront home of Elaine and Mike Ashourian of Granada, the event was a fundraiser to support the North Florida School of Special Education. During the evening, guests enjoyed cocktails and gourmet pairings from several of the fi nest chefs in Northeast Florida. Included among the culinary artists were Chef Brennan Pickren of Ovinte, Chef Gary McCalla with Melanie Jensen and Jim Cox Ezekiel Mears of Il Desco, Chef Christopher Cohen of Bistro AIX, Chef Ian Lynch, executive chef of Forking Amazing Restaurants, and Chef Brett Swearingen of Berry Good Farms at the North Florida School of Special Education. Intuition Ale Works provided several specialty craft beers including El Guapo Mexican-style Lager, Jon Boat Coastal Ale, Wheelhouse Brown Ale, Easy on the Eyes Laura and Bill Hardaker with Susan and Hal O’Steen Vikki and Bill Mioduszewski Todd and Lexi Wurtz with Sarah and Dr. Andrew Simonson Cinda Sherman with Preston Haskell Gina and John Donahoo Session IPA, Boneshaker Imperial Pilsner as well as white and red wines. Changing lives in the Cultural Council celebrated Annual Arts Awards celebration was one to remember. Live music by Dustin Bradley as well as silent and live name of burgers and fries best and brightest Th e undertaking was a work of art in itself, with auctions entertained the guests. a photojournalistic journey through the iconic faces Approximately $76,000 was raised – the largest Ronald McDonald House Charities of Jacksonville Th e iconic 17th island green at the Tournament Players behind the arts and culture scene in Jacksonville. Local amount to date – to support the school and its mission to improve the lives of students with mild to moderate held its annual McGala May 21, as the Sawgrass Championship appropriately painted the backdrop for photographer Renee Parenteau captured 40 of the top River Hops hosts Elaine and Mike Ashourian with Sally Hazelip, intellectual disabilities through the achievement of Marriott transformed into a Mardi Gras masquerade. the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville’s annual honorees in a craft ed exhibition fi t for the occasion. executive director of North Florida School of Special Education academic, vocational and social skills. Th e organization specializes in creating a “home away Arts Awards. Th anks to generous sponsors, including Th e event was attended by over 625 artists, advocates from home” for children and their families undergoing the TPC and presenting sponsor Regions Bank, the 40th and friends of arts, culture and creativity May 7. challenging treatments at local pediatric hospitals. Th is year’s gala celebrated the nonprofi t’s ability to ease the emotional and fi nancial burdens associated with healthcare and lodging. Th e honorary chair of the ball was hailed by RMH executive director, Diane Taylor Belshause, Angie Horsley, Marissa Ierna and Amy Christus Co-chair Myron Pincomb with Mindy and David Dickson Mark and Traci Jenks with Haydee and Jeff Smith Boyle, as a “champion” for the organization as she honored long-standing leader, Ryan Schwartz. Delivering for those in need for the evening were Myron and Amanda Pincomb and Schwartz has helped to develop the dream of of hearing, speech assistance the honorary co-chairs were John and Gena Delaney, the expansion of the current facilities at the Ronald Dawn and Al Emerick, Robert and Margaret Hill, as McDonald House in San Marco as capital campaign Th e Jacksonville Speech and Hearing Center got a well as John Falconetti and Shannon Miller. chairman and remained committed to the cause big boost from supporters as the nonprofi t treated guests Th e Jacksonville Speech and Hearing Center provides throughout the process. Th e RMH of Jacksonville is to a beautiful night on the banks of the St. Johns River. services and relief to those struggling with hearing currently working toward a fi nal leg of completion The annual fundraiser, Finfest Rolling on the River, loss and hearing impairment, along with speech of the construction that has taken the facilities from was held at the Timuquana Country Club May 21. related assistance. Th e world of communication for many 24 rooms to a 54-room facility. Th e newly minted C. Th anks to generous sponsors, event organizers Jacksonville residents is made possible through the work Herman and Mary Virginia Terry Campus will be and donations from silent and live auction items, the of the Springfi eld-based nonprofi t. unveiled in the coming months. evening was a hit for the organization. Th e co-chairs Honorary Chair Ryan Schwartz with Holly Charles and Elli Zimmerman Tim and Stephanie Cost with Betsy Lovett and Ward Lariscy Robin and Dave Albaneze, Cyndi and Kent Schmidt with Blake and Kaitlyn Weatherly and Jeff Tyrrell, Marty Flack and Karen Case We Are Local. We Are Global.

UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT 4031 Timuquana Rd. 1445 Seminole Rd. 850 Waterman Road N. 4401 Ortega Farms Cir. 10 10th St. #18 4426 Pirates Cove Rd. 170 Gulfstream Way 315 S. Ocean Grande Dr. #304 505 Lancaster St. #10D 1389 Belvedere Ave. $1,550,000 $1,124,900 $795,000 $650,000 $629,900 $599,000 $524,000 $515,000 $499,000 $429,900

UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT NEW LISTING UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT 4974 Arapahoe Ave. 6343 Ortega Farms 1471 Avondale Ave. 4243 Woodmere St. 2439 Castellon Dr. 0000 Riverside Ave. 0000 St Johns Ave. 3894 St Johns Ave. 5479 Allamanda Dr. 1835 Cedar River Dr. $368,500 $350,000 $340,000 $339,900 $339,000 $279,900 $279,900 $272,500 $249,900 $249,000

UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT NEW LISTING UNDER CONTRACT NEW LISTING 4245 Shirley Ave. 5253 Magnolia Oaks Ln. 3858 Boone Park Ave. 5082 Weigela Ter. 3854 Valencia Rd. 4427 Travelers Rd. 4631 Martingale Rd. 4325 Marquette Ave. 3205 Remington St. 2630 Algonquin Ave. $229,900 $229,000 $229,000 $214,900 $210,000 $209,000 $195,000 $191,900 $179,000 $170,000

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4th annual Wiffle Golf benefits JALA St. Mark’s holds County Fair fundraiser Residents from all around enjoyed a “grand ol’ time” at the County Fair-themed dinner and auction in support of St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School. Guests at the sold-out event held April 23 on the school’s campus enjoyed a de- lectable meal catered by Pastiche, entertain- Amy and John Summerlin ment by emcee Curtis Dvorak, mobile silent auction bidding, and a lively live auction with auctioneer Steve Walt. Country chic attire and decorations set the mood for the fun and fes- tive evening. The event raised $70,000, which will directly support the school’s programs and academics.

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The Law Firm of Pajcic & Pajcic hosted its 4th Annual Happy Hour and Wiffle Golf on the Backyard Nine to benefit Bill and Claudia Adams Jacksonville Area Legal Aid. The May 22 event, held at Steve and Anne Pajcic’s home, offered a $6,000 cash prize for a hole-in-one on Hole Number 6, the Dock Hole, which was won by Thomas Lloyd. An additional $6,000 will be donated in Lloyd’s name to JALA. The course, with two par 5s and three par 3s, involved real golf shots, includ- ing putting and plays about as tough as a player’s home course. Rounds at TPC were among the prizes for “closest to the pin” and lowest gross score. Pajcic & Pajcic Event Co-chairs Ellen Magevney, also matched all entry fees, hole sponsor- Avery and Taylor Williams Ginger Kurlas, Kerry Stiegler ships and donations with a donation to JALA. As it did last year, the event raised Bill Burns and Robyn Sieron $40,000 for JALA.

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By Kate A. Hallock “This is a place where children of vary- Resident Community News ing abilities can be successfully engaged in their own personal creative expressions, ex- For the 21st year in a row, the Cummer periencing art in the museums, listening to Museum of Art & Gardens invited near- live musicians perform for them,” said Hope ly 2,000 elementary school students with McMath, executive director of the Cummer. disabilities into its galleries and onto its VSA is an international organization, a meticulously groomed gardens. sister organization to the Special Olympics, Elementary school students with disabilities enjoy the tactile sensation of one of the gardens at the Cummer. Over a four-day period during the first founded more than 35 years ago by U.S. week in May, 1,286 volunteers welcomed Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith. The local 1,807 students and 617 teachers and chap- affiliate is housed at the Cummer, which began erones from 39 schools to enjoy art, mu- small in 1995 with a two-hour festival, serving sic and nature at the Riverside museum a couple hundred children with 50 volunteers. during the 2016 Very Special Arts Festival. The Cummer is the only museum in the Carefully escorted from art station to country that conducts the Very Special station, the boys and girls were introduced Arts festival within its walls. to fine art in a way they would probably “Someone asked ‘Don’t you get nervous not experience if not for the VSA Festival. with all these people in the museum at one time?’” said McMath. “We’ve gotten used to that now, but the year we started we were in between executive directors, so there wasn’t really anyone who could say no.” All the activities developed are adaptive for the disabilities, said McMath, noting the art projects in the galleries directly link to the art on the walls. “There is a very specif- Cummer curator Holly Keris, with volunteers Candace Bridgewater in the back, Cathy vanBrederode, Mary ic curriculum we develop each year and it’s Summers, Rachel Kamm, Holly Green, Joyce Hanson done in the schools before the kids get here,” she said. “This is not just a school field trip. Students from LaVilla School for the Arts mime for It’s more than that to be meaningful.” every year so that for students who come are selected to participate. Within two visitors at the Very Special Arts Festival. In fact, the curriculum is totally different back each year the experience is new and days of opening registration, the list is fresh. “We’ve only repeated two activi- filled with students from public and pri- ties during those 21 years,” said McMath. vate schools within a five-county area. What Aging Should Be... Twenty years of assessments indicates 97 Some years the waiting list has been as In a culture that views aging as percent of the teachers who have partici- high as 1,800, according to McMath. a time of decline, Aging True pated in the festival said it exceeded their “We’re always thinking about expand- Community Senior Services guides expectations and met their education goals. ing, but it takes financial resources and older individuals to help make their “The Cummer VSA experience is one expansion of the volunteer corps by 400 elder years an enriching and graceful culmination of life. We provide seniors of my favorite field trips,” said Candace people, and there’s a capacity concern,” with the care and assistance they McIntire, teacher of deaf and hard of hear- she said. “We’re also open to the public need to live independently. Join us in ing first and second graders at Central while we’re doing this, which is interesting celebrating and supporting the gift of Riverside Elementary School. “My stu- as people have no idea what they’re walk- aging. Aging gracefully and with dignity dents look forward to it all year. They thor- ing into, but it’s free during this week.” is what every person deserves. oughly enjoy ‘getting their hands dirty’ by The most important thing the students creating different art pieces. The staff is leave with, said McMath, is being in a place 904.807.1203 always so friendly and accommodating.” that is very different than their routine place Citi Group has been the lead presenter and being surrounded by people who are or of the festival for the past 20 years, with different from people they see every day. [email protected] additional sponsors, partners, underwrit- Half of the volunteers have served in ers and in-kind supporters. According prior festivals. Most are not educators, but www.AgingTrue.org to McMath, the bus bill is the largest ex- come from corporations, such as Citi, book pense. “We will have hired over 90 buses clubs and garden clubs, and universities. FACEBook.Com/AgingtruE to make this happen. Accessible buses are “The message to the volunteers is ‘Be au- @AgingtruE very expensive,” she said. thentic, be open, be vulnerable, be loving, The festival is free to the schools which and you’ll be just fine,’” said McMath.

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ary P. Larson, 65, of Normandy Village, passed away tragi- cally on May 5, 2016. He was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin Gon January 19, 1951, graduated from North High School, and married Christine ‘Chrissy’ Bifano on September 1, 1978. Larson Rug Cleaning was established in 1981 by Larson who operated it with one of his sons, James, who will carry on the family business. Larson was an active member of Oakleaf Christian Fellowship in Orange Park. He was also the founder of First Coast Prison Invasion. “Gary Larson touched many lives through his steadfast faith and his love of Christ,” said a client, who wished to be unnamed. “He definitely ‘threw his nets on the other side of the boat,’ as he so often reminded me was Christ’s directive to His disciples. ‘It’s easy,’ he said, ‘to preach the gospel to those who already know Christ. It’s sharing Christ’s love with those who don’t know Him that really furthers God’s Kingdom.’ And that’s what Gary did, especially in his prison ministry. He will be missed by those of us here, but there is great rejoicing in heaven!” Larson was a hard-working businessman and loyal to all his customers, a true man of integrity. “What a blessing to share life with Gary Larsen! And did he ever share life! A text, a call and Gary was on his way. He was de- pendable like that,” said Emmy Cerveny. “He could lift heavy fur- niture singlehandedly, roll up a huge rug and pop it in his white van as if it were a Kleenex. He was strong like that. He would return a worn rug in but a few days in mint condition. Gary’s ser- vice was impeccable. Carpet cleaning was his specialty, but even more important was his relationship with his customers. We were his friends. And even more important than his ability to renew a rug was the light and life he brought into your home.” Longtime client Joan Haskell also spoke highly of Larson, his Larson and his wife Angela of Jacksonville, Joanna Larson Jones honesty and Christianity. and her husband Forrest of Kansas City, Missouri, Garrett “It’s funny, but as I was thinking about Gary, God put Paul Alexander Larson, and Lily Dale Larson of Jacksonville; two of Tarsus into my thoughts. Paul was a tent maker. Gary Larson grandchildren, Maggie and Benjamin Larson, his two brothers, cleaned rugs. Paul had an incredible work ethic, so did Gary. Paul Peter Larson and Barbara of Sheboygan, and Michael Larson and was passionate about his Lord, so was Gary,” said Haskell. “For 30 Stephanie of Sheboygan, along with two nieces, and the rest of years Gary cleaned our rugs. He was always fair, always honest, his family and friends. His parents, Edward Ludwig and Marion always open to the Holy Spirit, always ready to talk about his Imig Larson of Sheboygan, preceded him in death. Gary was bur- spiritual walk, always ready to pray about anything I was strug- ied on May 11, 2016, at a private family gathering. gling with.” A celebration of life service was held on May 22 at Evangel Larson was survived by his wife, Chrissy; his five children, Temple Assembly of God. Donations to help offset expenses may Jeremy Matthew Larson of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, James Edward be made at www.ocfjax.com/gary-larson.

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then went about 110 or 120 miles per hour mal and nothing about his grandmother 101-year-old woman until he popped the chute,” said Richard. surprises Brian,” he said. Helene said jumping is more interesting Most amateur skydivers whoop and takes flying leap than sitting around eating cake and drink- laugh when they landed, but Helene didn’t ing punch, but she is content to leave it at even crack a smile. “It was good – like it By Peggy Harrell Jennings four jumps. The family is waiting to see always is,” she said in a matter of fact man- Resident Community News if she will be recognized by the Guinness ner as she shrugged. Book of World Records for the distinction “My grandmother taught me you are nev- No one ever really told Helene Bunnell of being the oldest female tandem jumper. er too old to have fun,” laughed Brian, her of Ortega to “go take a flying leap” but that’s While some might be concerned at grandson. “This jump was a lot more intense what she has been doing since childhood. the thought of their elderly mother tak- than I thought it would be, but she landed To celebrate her 101st birthday on April ing such a risk, Richard is nonplussed. “I like she was coming out of the library.” 20, Helene completed her fourth sky div- grew up with it so I thought it was nor- ing adventure on April 23 at Skydive in Deland, Florida. “Mother planned to jump on her 90th birthday, but she got impatient and jumped on her 88th and 89th too,” said her son, Richard Bunnell. “We had a jump planned for her 100th birthday but she was sick. This year Mother, myself and my Helene Bunnell, son Brian jumped. It was his first time and 101, comes in I think he was more excited than she was. for her landing. She just takes things as they come.” Richard explained that Helene saw the third floor window of her parents’ barnstorming pilots after World War I and home in Pennsylvania. was inspired. The government sold many “Fortunately, there were bushes and snow of the biplanes, and pilots bought them to so she wasn’t hurt,” said Richard. “She did do aerobatic stunts and give people rides. get in trouble with her parents though. It’s “She has never been afraid of heights,” sort of a family joke she was more in trouble Mission accomplished! he said. “She helped Dad roof a 40-foot for leaving the window open and letting all high silo after World War II. She would that cold air in.” have had a plane if we had the money.” This year the Bunnells took their flying Helene went up in an airplane for the leaps one at a time, youngest to oldest, so “My grandmother taught me you are first time in 1924 when she was nine years they could watch each other descend. — Brian Bunnell, grandson old. She was so inspired by the experience “It is a tandem jump from 13,000 feet, so never too old to have fun.” that she took a parasol and leaped out of Mother and her dive partner did a flip and 42 | RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS RESIDENTNEWS.net | JUNE 2016

By Julie Kerns Garmendia bers occurred a few years later when the Resident Community News United States Postal Service tried to re- quire curbside mailboxes in Murray Hill. Murray Hill gained two of its strongest The USPS planned to stop front-door de- supporters when Len Burroughs and his livery to individual residences. wife, Vicki, moved to Jacksonville in 1972. “We fought the postal service hard on As busy professionals with no children, most that and prevented curbside mailbox- of their spare time was spent renovating the es,” said Len, who is the longest-serving Ingleside home they bought in 1976. Then, MHPA board member. He has served on in the early 1990s, two changes that would the board since 2000 and was vice presi- At Lake Louise in the Canadian Rockies, 2015 greatly alter the community turned them dent for several years. into determined activists for Murray Hill. “We joined Murray Hill Preservation Len, 67, and Vicki, 69, stay informed and concern because they are cleaned four times Association (MHPA) in 1990 when Vicki are passionate about anything that affects annually by volunteers. We’re encouraged became concerned that during the re- their community. Len’s authoritative, ra- that adjacent businesses are helping.” view and reapportioning of City Council dio-announcer voice commands attention The Burroughs said they fell in love districts, it was proposed Murray Hill be and although never a public speaker, he with their mid-1920s Prairie Style home removed from District 14 (which includes was surprised that during the many times on Ingleside Avenue when they saw it in a Riverside and Avondale), and be included he spoke before the City Council in support realty listing. Correction, they fell in love in District 9. She asked me to get involved of Murray Hill issues he was never nervous. with the exterior of the two-story, dark because Murray Hill is much more like the The couple’s favorite neighborhood reddish-brown brick home, purchasing the historic districts than the District 9 com- activities have been coordinating events two-bedroom, one-bath home for $28,500. munities to the North and West,” said Len. to promote Murray Hill and bring the “We stopped that change, and Murray Hill community together. Favorite memories remained part of District 14. That was the are the groundbreaking May 5, 2004 on first time I spoke before the City Council.” Edgewood Avenue as part of the Edgewood Len said his good friend and Ingleside Avenue Improvement Plan, and planting neighbor, Chuck Mann, 81, was his men- the new medians. The $300,000 project tor in becoming involved in resolving was a joint effort between the city, JEA community issues. Vicki Burroughs, Janet Irvin, Lynda and MHPA to beautify Edgewood Avenue The second proposed change that ac- Waddington and Donna Kaneer freezing at between Plymouth and Mayflower Streets, tivated the Burroughs and MHPA mem- a tennis match in Boone Park in 2013. and transform its appearance. A favorite event they’d like to see re- vived is the festive Evening on Edgewood holiday celebration which was held in the Our New St. Johns Apartments Are Now Open! 1990s. At that time, Edgewood Avenue Wedding, June 6, 1971 was closed off, wreaths and decorations hung, luminaries lit, fire trucks carried dignitaries, and horse-drawn carriage of- “It had no central heat or air, just a work-

Front ElevationFRONT ELEVATION Facing FACING ST. JOHN'SSt. RIVER John’s River fered rides to residents. ing fireplace and space heater. Its incredible woodwork was hidden under about eight layers of white paint. We saw beautiful heart pine and oak because two things were left unpainted: one downstairs window frame where the air-conditioner was and the fire- place mantel. The sub-floor and upstairs floors are heart pine. The stairs, banister and downstairs floors are all oak,” Len said. “When I chipped some paint off the base- board we saw it was originally varnished so Another DayTYPICAL FRONT ELEVATION in Paradise! at least the paint could be removed. It took Brandon PlaceMOOSEHAVEN at Moosehaven CITY offersOF CONTENTMENT: our newest additionBRANDON to PLACE retirement living, us two years working on it together to strip

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500-square-foot great room onto the back North Florida Bicycle Club (NFBC), which paintings that hang in our home,” Vicki said. frequently travel and have visited the of the home. Then they converted a deck he joined in 2010 to support the group. “Mother designed and sewed my sister’s and Grand Tetons and Yellowstone in 2014 and screened porch into a 160-square-foot Since his retirement, Len said he bikes four my clothing, including our wedding dresses and Banff, Alberta Canada in 2015. dining room large enough for a dining to five days a week, 35 miles a day with the and headpieces. She grew vegetables, herbs This summer the couple will drive to room table that comfortably seats 12 to 14 club. He’s been a board member since 2012, and was a gourmet cook.” During the last Rockford, Illinois for a memorial ser- guests. They enjoy hosting dinners with general director for two years. few years of her life, Ingeborg developed vice for Vicki’s mother, then plan to tour tennis and biking friends and are part of a In the best shape of his life since college, Alzheimer’s disease, and Vicki cared for her Iowa. They enjoy getaways to their house monthly dinner group that has been dining Len broke the treadmill during his last stress mother until she died at age 93 in 2015. on Lake Mitchell in Clanton, Alabama, as in each other’s homes for 35 years. test. When the medical technician told him, Vicki said she loves gardening. She and well as visiting their extended families. The Burroughs moved to Jacksonville “Okay, this is ridiculous, you can stop now,” Len have painstakingly created a lush oasis Len’s sister was the late Jennie Jordan for Len’s career in the pest control busi- Len wanted to see how long he could run. in their large backyard. She’s a photogra- Burroughs, a well-known resident of ness. Although Len was offered tempting The treadmill gave out before he did. pher and Cummer Museum member. She Avondale. She was a beloved kindergar- career opportunities to leave Jacksonville, “It’s much safer to ride with a group. plans to begin mosaic classes at RouxArt on ten teacher at Venetia Elementary for the couple stayed in Murray Hill, and he Your job is keeping yourself and everyone Edgewood Avenue and attends Jacksonville many years. Jennie died in 2002 at the retired from Ecolab Commercial Pest else safe. A psychologist friend of mine Symphony Coffee Series Concerts with her age of 51 from Lupus and complications. Control in 2011 as the Northeast Florida calls it the ‘herd mentality.’ You’re always neighborhood friend, Joan Potter. She often sang with a Bluegrass trio that District Manager. Vicki worked 34 years looking out for your herd,” Len said. “This A 35-year tennis player at Boone Park performed locally. as a medical secretary. is the greatest group of people, plus the where she played 20 years with the Working The Burroughs will celebrate their 45th health benefits of biking. Diabetics start Women’s B Team, Vicki now plays friend- wedding anniversary in June. The couple’s biking, get in shape and no longer have di- ship doubles with three different groups immediate plans include more leisure and abetes, likewise high blood pressure.” of friends who travel from other areas of less activism. They are delighted and en- The Burroughs’ favorite bicycle ride Jacksonville and Amelia Island. couraged that younger Murray Hill res- is the Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail or The Burroughs are Alhambra Dinner idents are becoming involved, proactive NFBC-sponsored Sunday Social rides, Theatre season ticket-holders and are and showing community leadership. which last two to four hours and are members of the Jacksonville Zoo. They easier. Len is the leader of these rides, which tour the historic districts, parks and Southbank. Beginners are welcome. Len has been a member of the Southwest Citizens Planning & Advisory Committee (CPAC) since 2003, when he was appoint- ed by former Mayor John Peyton. He has been a member of the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) since 2014. Len rode in Donna Bike to Fight Breast Cancer in Vicki is originally from Rockford, 2012, 2013 and 2014. He and other North Florida Bicycle Club members made and wore pink tutus. Illinois and of Swedish descent. In 2002, after her father, Clifford Victor Johnson, died, her mother, Ingeborg, visited more If you see an extremely fit senior riding frequently. In 2008 Ingeborg moved into the streets of the historic districts on a spe- the Edgewood Condominiums in Murray cialized Roubaix bike, it’s probably Len. Hill, a few blocks from her daughter. He has been biking for 50 years either by “My mother emigrated from Sweden himself, with Vicki or with members of the at age six. An artist, she painted many oil Biking in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC 44 | RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS RESIDENTNEWS.net | JUNE 2016

Avondale high school senior wins foreign exchange scholarship

Will Taylor, age 18, has been awarded a scholarship to study and work in Germany for a year through the Congress-Bundestag Vocational Youth Exchange. Only 25 high Darci Hirth, Eric Ciotti, Caroline McMullen, Will school seniors are awarded this scholarship Taylor and Trey Marks at the U.S. delegation table in each year. 2012 at a CISV Summer Camp in the Faroe Islands Taylor, of Avondale, is an active member of CISV (Children’s International Summer Village) Jacksonville, a nonprofit that edu- This program is supported, as well as Wes Myler, Reedy Monahan and Will Weinbecker cates and inspires action for a more just and funded, by the United States Congress and peaceful world through international edu- the German Bundestag and offers graduat- cational programs. ing high school seniors the opportunity to Youth sailors compete in San Francisco “I started with CISV as an 11-year-old live with a German host family, participate when I went to a CISV Village in Brazil and in a training or school program, and gain Three boys who competitively sail as part spend four days on the windy and rough lived with kids from 11 other countries for a experience working abroad through an in- of the Year Round Youth Sailing Program San Francisco Bay waters. month,” said Taylor. “Since then, I have par- ternship with a German company. at the Florida Yacht Club were the first Weinbecker was the top finisher of the ticipated in CISV programs in Costa Rica, It’s easy to get involved in CISV. Youth sailors in the area to attend the prestigious group and made the Gold Fleet, which is Denmark, the Faroe Islands, Illinois and here can participate in monthly service and so- U.S. Optimist National Team Trials in San the top one-third of the racers at the event. in Jacksonville. I’m very excited to spend a cial activities. Join the text group by texting Francisco, held in early April. Because of his performance, Weinbecker year between high school and college, learn- “@cisvjbjax” to 81010. More info about the Reedy Monahan, of Ortega Forest, Wes was invited to join the U.S. Optimist ing German, living with a host family and organization is available at www.cisvjax.org Myler, of Ortega, and Will Weinbecker, of Development Team, and will travel and working in various internship positions.” or by email [email protected]. St. Nicholas, sail competitively as part of practice for the next year with the top 60 the Year Round Youth Sailing Program at Opti sailors in the country. the Florida Yacht Club. If you would like more information on To attend the event, Monahan, Myler FYC’s Summer Waterfront Programs or Catholic students celebrate and Weinbecker needed to finish in the year-round sailing programs contact Jodi top 25 percent in one of 11 major Regional Weinbecker at (904) 677-4860 or email Jubilee Year of Mercy or National Regattas. They joined the top [email protected]. 250 Optimist Sailors in the country to On May 10, St. Matthew’s Church and School held a Eucharistic Procession of

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Student artwork showcased at new restaurant

The artwork of several Riverside Presbyterian Day School students has been selected for display at the new Brixx restaurant, opening this month at 220 Riverside Ave. Sixth grad- ers Lyman Starmer, Grady Gillam, Francesca Borghese and Audrey Gunnlaugsson will have their art permanently showcased in a tile mural exclusive to this location. The artwork, which represents the city of Jacksonville, is a collabora- tion with Kate Rouh of Roux Art Mosaic.

Lyman Starmer, Grady Gillam, Francesca Borghese and Audrey Gunnlaugsson

Child’s Day Out Dance

Thirteen students in Child’s Day Out (CDO) Avondale’s af- ter-school dance program put on a dance recital for friends and families to celebrate the end of the school year. “This is one of the many after school programs that we like to offer to our parents be- cause we feel that it allows our children for the opportunity to further develop their social skills and increase their level of confidence,” said By Lyman Starmer By Grady Gillam By Francesca Borghese By Audrey Gunnlaugsson Cindy Lawrence, director at CDO.

Learning Specialist Team director receives Excellence in Education award

Sheryl Brantley, director of the Learning Wood to recognize and reward teachers or A certified teacher as well, Brantley has been Specialist Team at St. Mark’s Episcopal Day staff members who consistently and un- teaching at St. Mark’s for 15 years, and now School, was named the 2015-2016 recip- selfishly go above and beyond normal ex- leads the Learning Specialist Team, which is ient of the Nancy N. Wood Excellence in pectations of time, energy, and devotion in dedicated to enhancing the St. Mark’s edu- Education Award. Faculty and staff nominate working with students. cational experience by working closely with peers, which are reviewed by an award selec- Brantley graduated from Liberty University students, families, and teachers across all tion committee from the Board of Trustees. in Lynchburg, Virginia, with a Bachelor’s degree aspects of the curriculum in kindergarten The Board established this award in 2001 in Developmental Psychology and a Master’s through sixth grade. Sheryl Brantley and Nancy Wood in honor of former headmistress Nancy N. in School Administration and Supervision.

Local school stands test Council officials, and representatives from Young gardeners learn local churches which support the school, of time; celebrates 100 Stewart turned the microphone over to third- floral display, bees are next grade student Tallena Huffman, who deliv- years in education ered remarks on behalf of the student body. The Budding Gardeners Youth Camp met “Our school is actually excellent because May 7 at the Garden Club of Jacksonville to By Kate A. Hallock of the dedicated teachers and staff, the create floral designs to present to someone Resident Community News hardworking students and not to mention they love on Mother’s Day. Central Riverside has an awesome play- Sponsored by the San Marco Garden It’s not every year that a school gets to ground,” said Huffman. Circle, the theme of the camp, “To Mom, celebrate a centennial anniversary. “The teachers at Central Riverside are With Love,” focused on learning how to Those words from Dinah Stewart, prin- amazing. They try as much as they can to arrange fresh flowers and greenery in a cipal of Central Riverside Elementary teach us fun ways to learn by playing differ- teacup. Mary Green read a story about School, kicked off a day-long celebration ent educational games. They have a great family love, and campers also made a spe- on May 19, beginning with posting of the sense of humor, which really makes learn- cial card to include in the design. colors at 9 a.m. on the school lawn. ing fun, and they are always coming up with The next camp will be held during After acknowledging distinguished guests, ways to improve our education so we can get National Garden Week. Campers in first which included former principals and teach- into great middle, high schools and colleges. through sixth grades will learn about bees ers, Duval County School District and City “The students are Central Riverside are in a special camp on June 11 at 10 a.m. at such great friends to each other. We work Third-grade student Tallena Huffman offers the Garden Club, 1005 Riverside Ave. Class together as partners or in groups to help remarks on behalf of the student body at the size is limited to 20 campers. To pre-register one another. We play and share together and Central Riverside Elementary School 100th your child, call (904) 355-4224. even set examples for one another, especially birthday party. Abigail for students new to Central Riverside. Maierhoffer “I am honored to say I attend the school. and Jodie Eventually, when I graduate, I will leave the auditorium to hear local historian Dinkins with knowing I have what it takes to be success- Dr. Wayne Wood speak about the begin- floral designs ful in life,” said Huffman. ning of the school. Wood’s presentation During the celebration, a new school flag was followed by Ralph Coleman, music was dedicated and will be posted each day teacher, who took the assembly through Central Riverside Elementary School students with the United States flag and the state flag. a pictorial timeline of world events, fash- participate in a 100th birthday celebration on the After confetti cannons were shot, the ion, music and other aspects of the peri- school’s front lawn. guests and older students assembled in od from 1916 to 2016.

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Students show off acting, dancing skills in a play and a ballet On May 6 and 7, the Fishweir Elementary The costumes were originally hand- Drama and Dance Departments, co-di- made to fit adults. “They had to be fitted, rected by Cecelia Futo and Claire Futo, deconstructed, reconstructed, altered and presented a dual-performance of Little embellished to fit eight- to 10-year-old Women, Louisa May Alcott's timeless tale children,” said Claire Futo. “It took Cecelia of life, love, and loss in Civil War-era New three months to re-make every article of England, followed by Swan Lake, a ballet clothing for the 24 cast members.” classic depicting the age old struggle be- The performances, presented to sold- tween good and evil. out audiences, received rave reviews.

Ruth N. Upson Elementary School third graders playing recorders at Maple Street Biscuit Arts and music Company (Photo by Nancy Beecher) celebrated with family night out Ruth N. Upson Elementary School celebrated Arts and Music in the Square during Family Night Out at Maple Street Biscuit Company, which opened with a special dinner menu for students, fami- lies and faculty and provided a showcase for students’ art work and musical talent. Emily Wheatley, Vanessa Norona, Burlin Frohock, and Malina Bowles in a pas de quatre in Swan Lake Upson music teacher Margaret Curry and art teacher Kimberly Hamby worked with their students to put on the eve- ning’s program and exhibit on April 20. The Murray Hill restaurant was packed with guests, and half of the proceeds from food and beverage sales during the Palm tree by Hannah Kwaak, fifth grade (Photo by evening benefited the school. Nancy Beecher)

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Ortega students enjoy marine science field trip DA student selected to attend GRAMMY camp Fifth-grade students from Ortega The trip leader was Riverkeeper Com- Elementary School learned how to gather munity Engagement Coordinator Justina water samples, collect observational data on Dacey, who also works as Education dolphins, manatees and shore birds, and dis- Specialist with elementary, middle and high cern the impact of natural and man-made school students on programs related to wa- changes along the St. Johns River on May 16. ter, rivers and their ecological connections. Ortega Elementary School is one of 71 The field trips run from September to Duval County Title 1 schools participat- November and again from March to May. ing in the STEAM (science, technology, At the end of the school year, nearly 4,300 engineering, arts, mathematics) Cultural students will have participated in the pro- Passport Program, which includes a field gram, which is sponsored by CSX to fill in trip with the St. Johns Riverkeeper on the financial gap between federal funding Tyler Fine board the St. Johns River Taxi. and the cost of the program.

Tyler Fine, a sophomore at Douglas Justina Dacey, St. Johns Riverkeeper Education Specialist, adjusts the straps of Eric Jones’ life vest while Anderson School of the Performing Arts, Kayden Adams looks on. is one of 142 talented and lucky high school students from 117 U.S. cities in 30 states to be selected to attend the 12th an- nual GRAMMY Camp program. Avondale resident wins on Mycorrhizal Fungi.” They competed Fine will attend GRAMMY Camp Los in the fiercely competitive category of Angeles, June 18-27, in the audio engi- gold at International Environmental-Management and Pollution. neering track. The Riverside resident is In addition to the gold medal, the students one of two DA students to achieve this Science Fair were awarded $6,000 scholarships to North honor this year; the other is Skyler Nolan, American University in Houston, Texas, as a junior who lives in Fleming Island. It Avondale’s Ann Maris Walton and her well as a cash award of $1,500. has been 10 years since a DA student was partner, Sneha Reddy, both sophomores The project was one of 385 projects from 62 accepted to the camp. at The Bolles School, took home the gold countries displayed at the George R. Brown Each student applicant is asked to sub- during the International Sustainable World Convention Center. The competition drew mit a video essay regarding their goals Energy, Engineering and Environmental 564 student researchers and 300 teachers. Sneha Reddy and Ann Maris Walton and why they feel going to Grammy Project Olympiad (ISWEEEP), April 27- Walton and Reddy set a school record by Camp will benefit their lives and careers. May 1 in Houston, Texas. being admitted to the competition through They also submit two video/ audio sam- Walton and Reddy were the only gold a rigorous application process. Invitations Less than one percent of participants who ples of their work. medal winners at ISWEEEP from Northeast for United States students to participate in compete in the event are accepted through “All those thousands of hours have Florida, producing one of only two projects ISWEEEP is usually based on performance the process of application, said Bolles sci- paid off,” said Fine. “This is one of the from the state of Florida to win gold medals at regional and state science fairs. The girls’ ence instructor Brad Bullington. Walton and most gratifying moments of my life.” at the international level. application was reviewed by ISWEEEP or- Reddy’s win marks the first time Bolles stu- Fine’s experience at the University of The girls’ project was titled, “The Effects ganizers for content, safety, rigor, originality dents have applied for contest participation Southern California’s Thornton School of of Sulforaphane on Hyphal Connections and real world environmental application. and won a gold medal. Music will culminate in a media project. 48 | | RESIDENT COMMUNITY NEWS RESIDENTNEWS.net | JUNE 2016 Scouts win award planting school garden Rotarians award Youth Leadership Fifth-grade students in Girl Scout Troop 834, based at St. Mark’s Episcopal Day scholarships School, have earned the highest honor a Junior Girl Scout can obtain. They will re- Cameron Perry Walker, Andrew ceive the Girl Scout Bronze Award by clean- Culver and Mary Caroline Gillam of the ing up and installing new plants in a garden Ortega area were among 12 Bolles School area at Ortega Elementary School. students selected by Rotary District 6970 As part of the project the 14 Scouts were to receive 2016 Rotary Youth Leadership required to discern a need in the commu- Awards. As part of this scholarship, stu- nity and figure out a way to fulfill the need. dents will attend a leadership retreat Upon learning a garden area at Ortega June 16-19 at the University of North Elementary School was in disrepair, the Florida with students from other schools girls decided they would help fellow stu- around the First Coast. The camp is an dents. The girls planned what was needed intense, all-expense paid, four-day expe- to do the work, discussed plant options, rience, where students will reside in the and listened to an expert in the field to Work day at Ortega UNF dorms and most activities will oc- Elementary School learn important gardening/plant tips. San cur on campus. Marco resident and community volunteer The other nine Bolles students who won Betty Taylor taught the troop about basic dirt, spread mulch and pine straw and to thrive. The worksheet will be handed the award are Amelia Still, Chloe Bryan, horticulture and landscape design. planted an array of plants to beautify the off to the Garden Club of second and third Hannah Mendelson, Jacob Piatt, Leah Under the leadership of Jennifer Dickson area. To finish the project, the Scouts de- graders at Ortega Elementary so they may Scott, Sameer Khawaja, Summer Schreiner, and Tanya Leonard, co-leaders, the girls veloped a worksheet describing the dif- properly care for the plants beginning in William Levinson and Yasmin Brophy. pulled weeds, removed old plants, spread ferent kinds of plants and what they need August when school resumes.

Taking care of Mother Earth In honor of Earth Day April 22, 30 families joined Fishweir Elementary School principal Kimberly Dennis, teachers and PTA members to spruce up the campus, getting about an hour’s worth Cameron Walker Andrew Culver of work done before a sudden storm had all running for cover. The students picked up trash around campus, while parents weeded flower beds, trimmed hedges and laid new mulch. The garden club students worked on the butterfly garden, which is in the center courtyard. The school’s community partner, The Loop Pizza Grill, brought water and cookies for all volunteers.

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Comic Con was hosted at Willowbranch Library for the first time May 7, when su- perhero fans of all ages were thoroughly entertained by comic book characters. A visit by the Jacksonville Ghostbusters en- thralled attendees, who posed for photos Brenna Matthews, dressed as pop idol Hatsune Miku Xelana Roberts, winner in the adult category, with the team. and placed second in the teen category at the Comic dressed as Link from the Legend of Zelda, and Nat Author Natalie McGriff shared parts Con costume contest at Willowbranch Library May 7. Krasowski, dressed as Pizza Man. from her latest Moxie McGriff adventure, “Moxie McGriff Saves the Library.” Natalie, 8, and her mother, Angie McGriff, co-wrote the Moxie McGriff series to help girls gain self-confidence. Their first book was a 2015 We Have One Spark winner. Other events included a costume contest, Stuff for a cosplay workshop, and a green-screen Dad Too! photo booth with a selection of backdrops.

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