HISTORIC CITY NEWS January 2012

Art of hand-making clay pottery takes time

St Augustine residents Worley and Dena Faver opened their gallery six years ago to educate visitors on the art of building pottery using ancient techniques and to show and promote Worley’s pottery, which has become highly collectable. Historic City News readers are invited to visit Worley Faver and to observe his progress throughout the weekend…

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Community

New Businesses through 1/15/2012

The information contained in this report is taken from sources deemed reliable; the accuracy and completeness of which Historic City News does not control and cannot guarantee. The original public records are on file with the St. Johns County Tax Collector and should be consulted before taking any action.

Business

Sketch artist releases composite in Sunday attack

The victim of an attack early Sunday evening, sat with sheriff’s sketch artist Vinnie Russo and tried to recall details about the assailant she says jumped her from behind then struggled with her until she was able to break free.

Public Safety

Access PR changes name – merges with Tampa firm

The Jacksonville public relations firm that contracted with the City of St Augustine on August 1st, then admitted, as the contract is drawing to a close, that they have yet to realize any of the fundraising goals contemplated, has announced that it has merged with another agency.

Business

Letter: We turned Turnbull PUD down?

Letter: We turned Turnbull PUD down? Brian Iannucci St Augustine, FL Dear Editor:

Editorials

Freeman elected President of Home Again

Historic City News reporters were notified today that the 2012 slate of officers was elected to serve on the volunteer Board of Directors of the local non-profit agency, Home Again St Johns Inc.

Community

County brass convenes to plan another building

Real Estate Coordinator Debbie Taylor called a meeting this morning of directors and senior staff of all St Johns County Health and Human Services Center agencies as well as County Administrator, Michael Wanchick, and his two assistant administrators, Darrell Locklear and Jerry Cameron.

Government

Graphic artist could submit winning Centennial logo

While St Augustine is celebrating the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Ponce de Leon, another nearby community will be celebrating an anniversary of their own — the 100th anniversary of the founding of the City of Bunnell in June of 1913.

Community