Guest Column: Time to break from tradition
Michael Isam
St Augustine, FL
It is not quite 10:00 am, and the sun has been warming a spot just for you. “Hurry up and wait” has been the order of the day. An hour spent just waiting for all the color guards to arrive and take their place in line. Some stand in their assigned spot, others, mostly elder veterans, lay their colors on the hedge lining the walkway and retire to the shade.
Everyone has seen them, the recreational boats that have three smokers aboard going out for a day of beer and fishing. Upon return, there are no empty beverage containers, cigarette butts, or single use plastic bags.
St Johns County Fire Rescue reported to Historic City News reporters that they were dispatched to a two-vehicle auto accident at approximately 3:50 pm this afternoon.
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation announced today that it has awarded a $2,000 Summer Reading Grant to St Johns County Education Foundation, Inc in St Augustine as part of more than $6.4 million given by the organization to support literacy across the United States.
Vilano Beach Main Street and North Shores Improvement Association announced to Historic City News local reporters that dedication of a new public dock will be held on Saturday June 2, at 4:00 p.m.
From Governor Rick Scott to members of obscure local boards, thousands of elected officials and appointees across Florida are receiving their annual financial-disclosure forms; and, it will soon be time for citizens to know more about the financial interests of those responsible for managing our tax dollars.
The Memorial Day “Massing of the Colors” produced by the Ancient City Chapter, Military Officers Association of America, will be held an hour earlier this year; on Monday, May 28, with color guard assembly beginning at 8:30 a.m. and ceremonies commencing at 9:00 a.m.
