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Downtown Ron Brown retires as City Attorney

RONALD W BROWN
RONALD W BROWN
City Manager John Regan shared an inside iggy with the audience of over 100 attendees last night when he introduced the guest of honor during a three-hour retirement celebration for St Augustine City Attorney, Ronald Wayne Brown. Regan says some folks around City Hall get it, but he’s never really explained the nickname “Downtown Ron Brown” before.

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Volunteers Needed at the Council on Aging

300-RIVER-HOUSEOpportunities are available to volunteer for one or more of the following positions through the Council on Aging and Coastal Community Center, according to an announcement received by Historic City News from Ginny Draper this week. If you would like to apply, contact Draper or Elise Moloney at 904-209-3686 for more information.

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THE PLAYERS Community Senior Center activities

DARLENE MAHANY
DARLENE MAHANY
The St Johns County Council on Aging reported upcoming activities to Historic City News that are planned for THE PLAYERS Community Senior Center; located at 175 Landrum Lane in Ponte Vedra Beach. For more information on any of the classes or activities at the Senior Center, contact Darlene Mahany at 904-280-3233 or visit their website at www.coasjc.com

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Guard recognizes 449 years of civilian service

400-Flag-loweringGuard recognizes 449 years of civilian service

By Michael Isam
Special to Historic City News

At the appointed hour of 3:00 p.m., on Friday, September 12, the order was barked to bring members of the Florida National Guard to attention. Thus began the “Retreat” ceremony. Like a well oiled machine, guard members performed admirably giving credit to the memory of all who proceeded them.