Historic City News recounts that the family of Leo C. Chase, Sr., has been a part of the St Augustine community for generations. Recently, the spirit of his son, Leo C. Chase, Jr., was remembered by Vietnam Veterans of America when the local chapter was renamed in his honor.
Investing in Kids Director Marcia Poston announced to Historic City News reporters that the local support organization has received a $4,000 donation from the St Augustine Lions Club to be used to fund its student scholarship program, “Take Stock in Children”.
St Johns County Commission Chair, Rachael Bennett, reported to Historic City News this morning that the results of the private telephone survey regarding the collection of an additional one-cent sales tax will come before the commission on May 19, 2015.
Guest Column: Sales tax survey deficiencies
Kim J Kendall
St Augustine, FL
I want Historic City News readers to be aware of deficiencies with the telephone polling methods employed by a group of private individuals, the results of which are being given to our elected public officials to influence their decision in support of a sales tax referendum.
Bishop Felipe Estévez of the Catholic Diocese of St. Augustine will be the main celebrant of a “Blue Mass” to honor active and retired members of law enforcement, firefighters, emergency services personnel and their families.
