St Augustine can boast about a lot of things, besides being my birthplace. Our military history begins with our European founders; and, today, the only state agency to remain headquartered in St Johns County is our National Guard and the Florida Department of Military Affairs.
Guest Column: Weekly Review
Dr. Joseph G. Joyner
St Johns School District Superintendent
Dear Editor:
Last week I had the opportunity to participate in the Governor’s Education Summit in St. Petersburg. Governor Scott invited a diverse group of stakeholders, parents and business leaders to advise him in four major areas of educational policy – State Standards, State Standard Assessments, School Grades and Teacher Evaluation.
Guest Column: Offender Watch
David B. Shoar, Sheriff
St Johns County, FL
You may not realize that registered sex offenders and sexual predators move an average of four times a year, but we do. That is why your Sheriff’s Office has created an online tool to keep you better informed as to where they reside anywhere in St Johns County.
Letter: Albert Lewis marker dedication
Sheila Bacon Greenleaf
St Augustine, FL
Dear editor:
Friends and neighbors in the South Dixie Highway community will soon gather to dedicate one of St Augustine’s newest historical markers.
Letter: Merchants be aware of Mumford plans
Bruce A McGuire
St Augustine, FL
Dear Editor,
Last night I attended a meeting held by the Uptown group to discuss the ramifications of the Mumford Concert. It was very enlightening. The first 30 minutes were “glowing generalities” about how great it will be and how the city will learn from the event and how the merchants will get repeat visitors down the road.
Guest Column: Superintendent’s Weekly Review
Dr. Joseph G. Joyner
St Johns County School District
As we prepare for the opening of the 2013-2014 school year, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome back returning faculty and staff and extend a warm welcome to those just joining the district. I hope everyone had a relaxing summer spent with loved ones and friends.
Letter: Funding panel procedures not followed
Albert Syeles, Chairman
Romanza – St Augustine, Inc.
Dear Editor:
On June 19, 2013, Romanza Board Members observed that TDC Funding Panel procedures were not followed during public presentations and funding panel deliberations.
Guest Column: Beach commission meeting returns to air
Undine C. Pawlowski, Commissioner
St Augustine Beach, FL
The TV Broadcast of the City Commission Meetings has been repaired and the meetings will air live again. Monday night is the August regular monthly Commission Meeting (7pm August 5th).
