Year: 2009

Guest column: Southern Heritage

Often times we use the term “selling out” to describe people. But, have you ever wondered what it truly means and why it is not used for those who are proud of their “Southern Heritage” — supporting the South or the Confederacy?

Editorials

Blayne Barber wins St. Augustine Amateur

Blayne Barber of Lake City, Florida won the St. Augustine Amateur by three strokes. Barber shot 39-35 ~ 74 today to for a three-day total of 210, which is even par for the weekend.

Guest column: John Thornton

The British Night Watch registration numbers are pretty good so far. The event, scheduled for Friday December 4th through Sunday, December 6th 2009, has already pre-registered over 100 participants and over 25% of those are first time attenders.

Editorials

Reception to recognize local photographers

Historic City News has learned that local photographers, Cher and Terry Brown will be recognized when the St. Johns Cultural Council hosts a short Artist Reception in honor of their third art installation in the County Administration Building.

Community

Photo-op for Florida H.O.G. rally

The Friends of A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway, in coordination with the Florida H.O.G. Rally, is offering photo opportunities of the participants with their motorcycles at next week’s statewide event in St. Augustine Beach.

National Save for Retirement Week

Last week I wrote an editorial asking that we examine county employee benefits — specifically our current method of a “defined benefit” system for county employees under the Florida Retirement System.

Editorials