Editorial: Who checks the checkers?
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Letter: End welfare for professional sports
Angela Casey
St Augustine
Dear Editor:
There are several bills in Tallahassee, which will authorize spending our tax dollars on stadium improvements for billionaire sports owners and millionaire athletes.
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: Change needed in County Attorney
Randy Covington
St Johns, FL
Recently, the County Commission reviewed a possible extension of the contract of County Attorney Pat McCormack. There was no consensus for a full five year extension and the decision at that time was to reevaluate in six months.
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.