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Opinion: We can learn from an old man and young boy

It’s a new year for Historic City News and 2016 provided ample opportunity to learn from our critics — both those who were constructive and those who were abusive. Looking ahead to 2017 — some things will be improved, some will be discontinued, and some things will remain the old way. In discussing the next…

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Editorial: Why do our schools punish the victims of bullying?

Michael Gold, Editor HISTORIC CITY NEWS I find it odd that we use a system of discipline that allows the victims of bullying in our public schools to be punished if they stand up to their aggressors. After all, isn’t that the best way to prevent further bullying?

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Merry Christmas from Historic City News

Wasn’t it just Christmas? The older I get, the faster the weeks come and go. What used to seem an eternity from one summer to the next now passes in the blink of an eye.

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Editorial: Thanksgiving history not as advertised

Editorial: Thanksgiving history not as advertised Michael Gold, Editor in Chief HISTORIC CITY NEWS Overlook all the Christmas advertising that started showing up on Halloween morning, but there is another holiday enjoyed by nearly everyone in the country and perhaps my favorite — Thanksgiving.

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Letter: Sheriff’s employee allowed illegal handicap parking

Letter: Sheriff’s employee allowed illegal handicap parking Merrill P. Roland St Johns County, FL Dear Historic City News Editor: Yesterday afternoon I attended a Veterans Day event in St Augustine Beach. I properly parked my motorcycle, displaying a permanent handicap tag, in a marked handicap parking space at Lakeside Park.

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Letter: Thank you for your support and confidence

Letter: Thank you for your support and confidence Nancy Shaver, Mayor City of St Augustine Dear Historic City News readers: I am honored and humbled that you have given me the opportunity to continue to serve as your Mayor.

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Editorial: You wanted a mandate and you sure got one

Editorial: You wanted a mandate and you sure got one Michael Gold, Editor in Chief HISTORIC CITY NEWS Decent, local citizens outvoted corrupt, big money politicians who tried, and failed, to buy the St Augustine mayoral election Tuesday night.

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Letter: Multitude of reasons Phillips is not qualified

Letter: Multitude of reasons Phillips is not qualified Michael Mann St Augustine, FL Dear Historic City News editor: I heartily support the St. Augustine Record’s endorsement of Mayor Nancy Shaver. There are a multitude of reasons why Kris Phillips is not qualified to be the Mayor of St. Augustine:

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