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Penney Retirement Community & PET Project

Residents at Penney Retirement Community volunteer their time to help people in need all over the world. The PET Project helps people who have lost their legs due to disease, land mines, or other events. Volunteers build PET (personal energy transportation) vehicles that give people the gift of mobility.

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Hometown 602

On this episode of Hometown, residents at Penney Retirement Community volunteer their time to help people in need all over the world. The Golden Isles Litter Prevention Project combines a community litter prevention program with art in public spaces. Ingrid Yuzly Mathurin talks about her journey as an artist. And local artist and community activist Chip Southworth talks about creating …

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The City of Jacksonville’s Military Affairs and Veterans Dept. & WJCT Public Broadcasting Host The Wall That Heals Thursday, April 13 through Sunday, April 16

Contact: Stan Cleiland, Vice President, Community Relations and Strategic Communications (904) 358-6366 • scleiland@wjct.org For Immediate Release The City of Jacksonville’s Military Affairs and Veterans Dept. & WJCT Public Broadcasting Host The Wall That Heals Thursday, April 13 through Sunday, April 16 (Jacksonville, FL, March 27, 2017); WJCT Public Broadcasting and The City of Jacksonville Office of Military Affairs and Veteran Services …

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“45th Microphone WJCT” by Bryan Pizarro

Artist: Bryan Pizarro Bio: I am a local Graphic Designer who loves designing as a hobby and as a Full Time Job. I am always looking for a way to better myself. I have not gone to college but because of my passion to designing I have learned online and with practice. I am planning to get married soon. And …

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“Flower Earth” by Daniel Mandoulov

Artist: Daniel Mandoulov Bio: My name is Daniel, I work as a graphic artist and also started my own design studio last year called DMAND CREATIVE. I love design and hope this shows through my artwork. Thank you for your time and consideration. Piece: Flower Earth Piece Description: I was inspired by the “Your Community, Your World” slogan to design …

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“Knowledge, Wonder, Life” by Echo Saunders

Artist: Echo Saunders Bio: I grew up with PBS in all its forms. To me it’s a conduit for knowledge & exploration of our world. It helped shape my curiosity of the world, culture, and art. I love learning & experiencing new ideas & cultures, and I love art. I’m an artist, dancer, writer, and eternal student of life & …

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“Radio Are Us” by Gustavo Duenas

Artist: Gustavo Duenas Bio: I’m from Ecuador, South America and I’ve been living in this beautiful city for more than 10 years. I’m a marketing specialist, a graphic and web designer and also a cubist paint artist. I’ve been pouring my creativity and marketing knowledge for more than 20 years, on every piece that I’ve made, whether it’s a design, …

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“WJCT” by Ty Harris

Artist: Ty Harris Bio: I am a creative designer with more than 20 years of design experience which includes print, web, corporate branding, social media marketing and freehand projects. Piece: WJCT Piece Description: Showing the reach.

WJCT Board Member Gail Mendelson Sterman Re-elected to National APTS Board

Contact: Stan Cleiland, Vice President, Community Relations and Strategic Communications (904) 358-6366 • scleiland@wjct.org For Immediate Release WJCT Board Member Gail Mendelson Sterman Re-elected to National APTS Board (Jacksonville, FL, March 7, 2017) WJCT Board of Trustees member Gail Mendelson Sterman has been re-elected to the Board of Trustees of America’s Public Television Stations (APTS). Sterman began her first term as lay …

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“Moon Feels” by Ether Chambles

2016 Collection 2: 1st Place Winner – Ether Chambles Local singer/songwriter and 1st Place Winner of The Square, Ether Chambles, performs her song, “Downtime”. [divider/] Artist: Ether Chambles Genre: Music Bio: Chantalle Johnson, who performs as Ether Chambles, is a Jacksonville, FL, native and producer-vocalist who integrates hazy synths and heavy beats to create backdrops for lyrics inspired by poetry …

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“Dioskouroi” by Lucas Stanley

2016 Collection 2: 2nd Place Winner – Lucas Stanley Photography student and 2nd Place Winner of The Square, Lucas Stanley explores ancient art through modern photography. [divider/] Artist: Lucas Stanley Genre: Photography Bio: I’m a photography and art history student at the University of North Florida. My interests are mainly Italian & Greek art and studio photography. In 2014, I …

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“I’ve Got the Blues” by Randall Smith

2016 Collection 2: 3rd Place Winner – Randall Smith Singer-songwriter and 2nd Place Winner of The Square, Randall Smith, takes us on a unique musical journey. [divider/] Artist: Randall Smith Genre: Music Bio: I am a registered BMI Singer/Songwriter and I have lived in Bryceville, FL (Nassau County) for over 40 years. I enjoy performing at local festivals and community …

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Karen Feagins Promoted to WJCT Chief Operating Officer

Contact: Stan Cleiland, Vice President, Community Relations and Strategic Communications (904) 358-6366 • scleiland@wjct.org For Immediate Release Karen Feagins Promoted to WJCT Chief Operating Officer (Jacksonville, FL, February 7, 2017) WJCT has promoted Karen Feagins to Chief Operating Officer and she will serve under the direction of WJCT President and CEO Michael Boylan. In her new position, she will oversee the overall …

89.9 FM WJCT Public Radio Expands News/Talk Programming on Evening Schedule

Contact: Stan Cleiland, Vice President, Community Relations and Strategic Communications (904) 358-6366 • scleiland@wjct.org For Immediate Release 89.9 FM WJCT PUBLIC RADIO EXPANDS ITS NEWS/TALK PROGRAMMING ON EVENING SCHEDULE New Programming Lineup Starts with Fresh Air with Terry Gross at 7pm and Features New Call-in Show, Indivisible (Jacksonville, FL, January 19, 2017); Beginning Jan. 23, 89.9 FM WJCT Public Radio expands its …

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Lucas Stanley

Lucas is a UNF student majoring in photography. He explores the beauty of ancient art through his his work which includes photographic recreations of Greek and Roman art.

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Ursula Joseph

Growing up, Ursula Joseph didn’t play with dolls. Instead she played with her older brother’s toys. She soon found an interest in art and later earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering. After seeing an artist using polymer clay to create jewelry, she began sculpting life-like dolls using polymer clay.

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Kathy’s Table

After a diagnosis of Crohn’s disease, Kathy Godwin turned to clean eating to help alleviate symptoms of the disease. By eliminating dairy, sugar, and glutens she improved her overall quality of life. Today, Kathy creates foods for the health conscious and those with digestive diseases at Kathy’s Table.

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Skydive Palatka

WJCT producer Carlos Bouvier ventures along with veteran skydiver Art Sheaffer to experience a thrilling tandem jump at Skydive Palatka. Art’s passion for skydiving is explored as well as the adrenaline driven excitement of jumping from 14,000 feet.