Category: Editorials

Letter: School Board denies student-led prayer William M. Korach St Augustine, FL Dear Editor: The St Johns County School Board is going to hide behind the recommendation of their Attorney, Frank Upchurch, and deny students their First Amendment right to pray.

Letter: Hoping for workshop before graduation Kim Kendall St Johns, FL Dear Editor: At yesterday’s School Board meeting, several speakers spoke in favor of allowing our students to select a representative to give an inspirational message at graduation… and asked the school board to workshop the topic and set a policy for it.

Guest Column: Internet safety for your family Devid B. Shoar, Sheriff St Johns County, FL The Internet is such a fascinating place to learn, work, and even play for both adults and children alike. But it can also be a dangerous place for children if they are not taught about Internet Safety.

Letter: Ponce naming of Florida Dana Williams Lake Worth, Florida Dear Editor: The 500th anniversary of Ponce de Leon’s naming of Florida will be celebrated next week in several locations. I will be attending the unveiling of a new bronze statue at the Guana Tolomato Matanzas Reserve on Tuesday, April 2.

Letter: Board should not renew attorney’s contract Pat Greenfield St Augustine, FL Dear Editor: I see that, once again, the issue of Patrick McCormack continuing his employment as the County Attorney comes before the Board of County Commissioners.

Letter: Citizen Archaeology Permit program Sarah E. Miller, M.A., RPA St Augustine, FL Dear Editor: Florida is considering a “Citizen Archaeology Permit” program that would extensively impact archaeology sites on state lands.