President Jim Laquidara of the Fraternal Order Orioles, St. Johns River Nest 324, announced to Historic City News that, in keeping with the organization’s charter requirement that all profits must be donated to charitable causes, his club has chosen to act as benefactor to St. Johns County schools.
Day: October 14, 2011
Commissioner condems US flag pin policy
The Historic City News editorial desk received a letter from St. Johns County Commissioner Mark P. Miner; responding to the news that a 26-year-old front desk supervisor at the Casa Monica Hotel was sent home from work yesterday because he would not remove an American flag lapel pin.
No name storm tests public works crews
Standby crews were busy during last weekend’s nor’easter; the topic of discussion during “The Break Room” program when City of St. Augustine Director of Public Affairs, Paul Williamson, interviewed Todd Grant, Deputy Public Works Director.
Monday last chance for alumni dinner tickets
Local Certified Public Accountant, Bradley K. Davis, announced to Historic City News reporters that due to the weekend, the official registration deadline for the 2011 St. Augustine – Ketterlinus High School Alumni Association “Hall of Fame” and Dinner has been extended to Monday, October 17th.
Horror Zone 11 starts tonight
The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office Youth Services Section informed local Historic City News reporters that they are sponsoring the 11th annual “Horror Zone” during this Halloween season.
Sawgrass Village Shopping Center redux
Historic City News has learned that the first phase of redevelopment at Sawgrass Village Shopping Center in Ponte Vedra Beach could begin as early as January, according to a published report that appeared in the Jacksonville Business Journal.