4-23-11

HOME

OF THE

$3

MONSTER

SCOOP

40+ Selections of Hand Dipped Ice Cream30 - Flavors of Soft Serve Ice Cream Cone

Bring back thememories

of yourchildhoodwith our

Nostalgic Ice CreamParlor Experience...

Cold Cow

Visit our website and vote for yourfavorite flavor. www.coldcow.net

OUR SHAKES ARE SO THICK THEY COMEWITH A SPECIAL MADE BIG MOUTH STRAW

(904)797-0626

Complement Your Party

$125/Day $150/DayDelivered & Set-Up

Advertising is easy! Call today! 904-347-2391

FREETAKE ONE!

SeePage 7

April 23, 2011Vol 2, Issue 6

ancientcitypost.com

(904)347-2391

Next IssueMay 7

“YOUR FAMILY’S SOURCE FOR FUN, NEWS, FACTS & EVENTS”

ANCIENT CITY POSTPUBLISHED BI-WEEKLY

Help us celebrate our 10 years in service with a 10% discount on all new services.

Spring is in theair.

The sun iswarm, the birdsare singing, thebutterflies areflying.

AANNDD HHEERREE CCOOMMEE TTHHEEBBUUGGSS..........

mention this ad!

(904) 692-2565www.StuartsPestControl.net

Spring is coming!! Bringing the sun, rain and bugs. Call usand let us get them before they get you.

Daniel McGirth and His Prized Gray GooseHe was an ignorant, unedu-

cated man, but a good woods-man and as active and lithe as apanther. He was a fine horse-man and a splendid shot.

Dan McGirth was also pas-sionate in his allegiance tocauses in the turmoil at the endof the American Revolution,first to the patriots, then theBritish, then the band he led toterrorize citizens along the

(continued on page 11)

Better to understand a littlethan to misunderstand a lot.

Secretary Salazar Announces Members ofSt. Augustine 450th Commemoration

CommissionWASHINGTON – Secretary of the Interior Ken

Salazar announced the members of the St. Augustine450th Commemoration Commission, on April 15,2011. Founded by the Spanish in 1565, St. Augustine,Florida is the oldest continuously occupied European-established city in the continental United States. The

(continued on page 6)

Fairy Tales A little girl asked her father, “Daddy? Do all Fairy

Tales begin with Once Upon A Time?” He replied, “No, there is a whole series of Fairy

Tales that begin with ‘If elected I promise...’”

When you advertise, your ad also appears on-line at www.AncientCityPost.com

ANCIENT CITY POST“YOUR FAMILY’S SOURCE FOR FUN, NEWS, FACTS & EVENTS”

(Information gathered herein is from sources considered reliable. Accuracyhowever cannot be guaranteed. All humorous stories and jokes appearing here

are intended for entertainment purposes only and are not meant to disrespect orharm any group or individuals. Ads appearing in this paper are not to be

considered as an endorsement or validation by Ancient City Post for productsor services offered. No advertiser is guaranteed exclusivity.)

Ancient City PostJerry Kollar, Publisher

62 Hypolita • St. Augustine, FL 32084(904) 347-2391 • [email protected]

Dow

ntow

n M

ap

Please say you saw it in the Ancient City Post


Florida Cracker CafeFlorida Cracker Cafe

$5.00 OFFGood for Dinner only

Must present coupon when ordering.Any purchase $25 or more. Limit 1 coupon per party.

Expires 6/30/11 Ancient City Post

Served Mon-Fri 6am-11am Sat & Sun 6am-1pm

22 EEggggss wwiitthh BBaaccoonn oorr SSaauussaaggee PPaattttyy,, HHoommee FFrriieess oorr GGrriittss,, WWhhiittee oorr WWhheeaatt

Coupon Required at time of Purchase - Not valid with any other offer

1/2 OFF ANY ENTREEOf equal or lesser value with the purchase of any regular price entree

and two drinks. Offer Excludes $2.99 Breakfast & $4.99 Lunch SpecialsExpires 6/30/2011

Calendar of EventsEaster Egg Hunt

State Road 16 Campus, 110 Circle Drive EastIsland Campus, 1650 A1A South

Tremendously awesome time as children are grouped by ageand escorted safely to designated areas to gather easter eggs andprises.Sat, Apr 23rd, 9am (Registration 9-9:45, Hunt at 10am) Cost:freewww.anastasiabaptist.org 904.471.2166 or 904.471.2166

Adventure Landing Easter Egg Hunt2780 State Road 16 (Outlet Mall)

Join us as over 2,000 eggs will be stuffed with candy & prizesand hidden on Adventure Landing's Miniature Golf Courses.Registration begins at 8am. Egg Hunts are at 9am and 11am forkids 10 & Under and kids will be divided into 3 age groups. Allchildren will receive a goodie bag and a Charity Raffle will takeplace after each Egg Hunt with great prizes!Sat, Apr 23rd, 8am & 10am Cost: $3www.adventurelanding.com 904.827.9400

53rd Annual Easter ParadeMission of Nombre de Dios and winds through downtownEnjoy the spectacle of marching bands, floats, drill teams,

clowns, the Royal Family and the city’s carriage horses wearinghats donated by nationally- recognized women.Sun, Apr 24th, 3pm Cost: free

904.824.4991

St Augustine Easter PromenadeParticipate in this annual event featuring locals and visitors

alike promenading through the Plaza de la Constitucion in theirEaster finery. Sun, Apr 24th, 12 Noon Cost: Free

904.824.4991

Menorcan Fromajardes SerenadeIsabella’s Garden, corner of Hypolita and St. George

Participate in the traditional Menorcan Fromajardes celebra-tions in which young men are rewarded for their serenading abili-ties with “Fromajardes” (delightful Menorcan cheese pastry.)Thur, Apr 28th, 7pm 904.824.4991

Appeal a Case Lawyer: “Judge, I wish to appeal my client’s case

on the basis of newly discovered evidence.” Judge: “And what is the nature of the new evi-

dence?” Lawyer: “Judge, I discovered that my client still has

$500 left.”

Calendar of Events

Heard In CourtThese are things people actually said in court, word

for word, taken down and now published by courtreporters. How did they keep from laughing whilethese were all taking place?

Judge: “Well, Sir, I have reviewed this case andI’ve decided to give your wife $775.00 a week.”

Husband: “That’s fair, your honor. I’ll try to sendher a few bucks myself.”



Cal

enda

r of

Eve

nts

Sudo

ku

YOU KNOW THEYARE WATCHING...WHY ISN’T YOURAD HERE NOW?

Coupon required. Expires 6/30/2011. Offer good for a limited time at participating Papa John’srestaurants only. Additional toppings extra. Not valid with any other coupons or discounts.Limited delivery area. Charges may apply. Customer responsible for all applicable taxes.

Only $799

Medium up to 3 toppings

808-7272801 S. Ponce DeLeon Blvd.

Coupon required. Expires 6/30/2011. Offer good for a limited time at participating Papa John’srestaurants only. Additional toppings extra. Not valid with any other coupons or discounts.Limited delivery area. Charges may apply. Customer responsible for all applicable taxes.

Only $999

Large up to 3 toppings

Rating: M

edium - S

olution Pg 8

8 2 3 53 6 1

2 3 54 8 7

4 23 9 5

9 4 82 5 6

9 7 1 4

7 8 9 25 1

6 97 2 49 4 6 3

9 4 73 82 9

3 8 4 2

Rat

ing:

Har

d - S

olut

ion

Pg

8

Gamble Rogers Folk FestivalVarious downtown locations

Enjoy the very best in folk music at this annual three-day cel-ebration of the music, stories and dance that made folk singer andtroubadour, Gamble Rogers, famousFri, Apr 29th – Sun, May 1st Cost $59.50, $29.50, $19.50www.gamblerogersfest.com

Living History Days At Fort MoseFort Mose State Park, 15 Fort Mose Trail

Experience living history as volunteers in period dress offervisitors a fascinating glimpse into the past. Program is weatherpermitting.Sat, Apr 30th, 10am - 2pm cost: $2 per person www.floridastateparks.org/fortmose 904.823.2232

Uptown Saturday NightSan Marco Ave between Ripley’s Believe It Or Not

and Mission of Nombre de DiosUptown San Marco Shopping District, St. Augustine hosts

artists, book signings, live music, refreshments and other events,all contributing to the party-like atmosphere.Sat, Apr 30th, 5pm - 9pm Cost: Free

904.823.9263Miss Saigon

Presented by St. Johns County Center for the Arts St. Augustine HS Auditorium

Years after leaving Vietnam, Chris discovers his war brideKim is still alive and is now raising his son. He returns to Saigonto find her, but with the Viet Cong closing in on the city and otherties at home binding him, Chris is forced to make some largedecisions before leaving Vietnam again.Thu, Apr 28th, 7pm - Sun, Apr 30th, 2pm & 7pm

Adults $10/Students $8 Min age [email protected] 904.547.8530

Applebees 1st “Ride for William”Bike run and poker run to raise money for 6 year old William

Thompson, a resident of St. Augustine born with a rare craniofa-cial disorder called Pfeiffer Syndrome. Starts with Breakfast at St.Augustine Applebee’s, and ends with Dinner at St. AugustineApplebee's. Breakfast $5 & Dinner $10.

Sun, May 1st, 8am $20/Bike & $10/Extra Rider

I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder.

A Small RequestA little boy wanted $100.00 very badly and prayed

for weeks, but nothing happened. Then he decided towrite God a letter requesting the $100.00.

When the postal authorities received the letter toGod, USA, they decided to send it to the President.

The president was so amused that he instructed hissecretary to send the little boy a $5.00 bill. The presi-dent thought this would appear to be a lot of money toa little boy.

The little boy was delighted with the $5.00 bill andsat down to write a thank-you note to God, whichread:

Dear God: Thank you very much for sending themoney. However, I noticed that for some reason yousent it through Washington, D.C., and, as usual, thoseturkeys deducted $95.00 in taxes.

I just got lost in thought. It was unfamiliar territory.



Kids Eat Free Every Day 4pm-10pm

Expires 6/30/2011•Coupon Required Expires 6/30/2011•Coupon Required

St. Augustine K

ids

Welcome to St. Augustine KidsStarting with this issue, Ancient City Post will be

devoting this page to the young people of St. JohnsCounty. Look here to find businesses catering to kids,restaurants where kids eat free, local attractions andevents directed toward kids and kid friendly humor.

To advertise your business or submit a kid friendlyevent, please call Jerry at 904-347-2391.

If you have a funny kid joke or story please submitit to: [email protected].

Upcoming Kids Events(for more info see the Calendar of Events throughout the paper)

Sat, Apr 23 Anastasia Baptist Easter Egg HuntAdventure Landing Easter Egg Hunt

Sun, Apr 24 53rd Annual Easter ParadeSt Augustine Easter Promenade

Sat, Apr 30 Living History Days At Fort MoseFri, May 6 Anastasia State Park Campfire ProgramsSat, May 7 Hastings Potato & Cabbage Festival

Things I’ve learned from my Boys The following came from an anonymous Mother in

Austin, Texas...• A king size waterbed holds enough water to fill a

2000 sq. ft. house 4 inches deep. • If you spray hair spray on dust bunnies and run over

them with roller blades, they can ignite.• A 3-year old Boy’s voice is louder than 200 adults in

a crowded restaurant.• If you hook a dog leash over a ceiling fan, the motor

is not strong enough to rotate a 42 pound Boywearing Batman underwear and a Superman cape.It is strong enough, however, if tied to a paint can,to spread paint on all four walls of a 20 x 20 ft.room.

• You should not throw baseballs up when the ceilingfan is on. When using a ceiling fan as a bat, youhave to throw the ball up a few times before youget a hit. A ceiling fan can hit a baseball a longway.

• The glass in windows (even double-pane) doesn’tstop a baseball hit by a ceiling fan.

• When you hear the toilet flush and the words “uhoh”, it’s already too late.

• Brake fluid mixed with Clorox makes smoke, andlots of it.

• A six-year old Boy can start a fire with a flint rockeven though a 36-year old man says they can onlydo it in the movies.

• Certain Lego’s will pass through the digestive tractof a 4-year old Boy.

• Play dough and microwave should not be used in thesame sentence.

• Super glue is forever.• No matter how much Jell-O you put in a swimming

pool you still can’t walk on water.• Pool filters do not like Jell-O.• VCR’s do not eject “PB &J” sandwiches even though

TV commercials show they do.• Garbage bags do not make good parachutes.• Marbles in gas tanks make lots of noise when driv-

ing.• Always look in the oven before you turn it on; plastic

toys do not like ovens.• The spin cycle on the washing machine does not

make earthworms dizzy.• It will, however, make cats dizzy.• Cats throw up twice their body weight when dizzy.



AC

PC

lass

ified

s

FreeWeekly email newsletter

about city affairsand our community

featuring complete City Commission agendas and reports,written by former two-term Mayor George Gardner, andpublished by the St. Augustine Department of Public Affairs

subscribe: [email protected] 904-669-1348

REPORTLocal news in our Nation’s Oldest City

THE ST AUGUSTINE

Service Directory

Looking to buy, sell or makean announcement?• Standard type: $1/line

• Bold type: $2/line

Pest Control4395 State Road 206 W.

Elkton, FL 32033 904-692-2565

www.callstuarts.com Stuart's Pest Control, LLC

See Our ad on Page 1

A/C & HeatingSales, service, Quality, Install,Duct Cleaning, Whole HouseGenerators, Solar Solutions

Provided RES./Com --- 904-819-0234#CAC1813432

http://www.getactionair.com/ Action Heating & Air

Conditioning See Our ad on Page 12

Real Estate

We are looking forward to servingyour real estate needs in 2011

Sherrie Venuti-Meuser904.819.6500

Sherrie’sSouth Shore

RealtyINC.

For Rent

Castle Bouncy House Rental Available$125/Day Includes Set-Up & Delivery

Call Now (904)797-0626 - Ask for Jason

Advertising is easy!Call today!

904-347-2391

TransportationVW SERVICE BY RON

76 CorvetteGrey Primer350 V8, auto$4,495

07 GTITurbo, White6 speed man

$12,995

03 JettaWolfsburgRed, 4 Door1.8 Turbo$4,995

For more Info call Rick(386)258-7556

www.vwservicebyron.com(Daytona Beach)

What is This?

It’s called a QR (QuickResponse) Code andyou can read it with

your phone!To see how it works,

scan it now.

To place an ad with yourown scanable QR code

call Jerry904-347-2391

Secretary Salazar(continued from page 1)

secretarially-appointed members of the Commissionwill plan and carry out programs and activities to markthe 450th anniversary of the city’s founding in 2015.

The members of the St. Augustine 450thCommemoration Commission are:• Joseph P. Boles, Mayor of St. Augustine• Katharine H. Dickenson, historic preservationist• Katherine Fernandez Rundle, Miami-Dade State

Attorney• Dr. Michael Francis, Professor of History, University

of North Florida• Dr. Michael Gannon, Distinguished Service Professor

Emeritus of History, University of Florida• Senator Bob Graham• Jay Kislak, President Kislak Mortgage Corp.,

National Park Foundation Board• Eduardo Padron, President of Miami Dade College• Bruce Smathers, Former Florida Secretary of State• Robert Stanton, Senior Advisor to the Secretary,

Department of the Interior• Father Thomas S. Willis, Pastor Cathedral Parish, St.

Augustine, Florida• Gordon Wilson, Superintendent of Castillo de San

Marcos and Fort Matanzas National Monument• Ambassador Andrew Young, former Congressman,

Mayor of Atlanta, and UN Ambassador

Idiots In Food ServiceMy daughter went to a local Taco Bell and ordered

a taco. She asked the person behind the counter forminimal lettuce.” He said he was sorry, but they onlyhad iceberg.

Idiot Sighting I work with an individual who plugged her power

strip back into itself and for the life of her couldn’tunderstand why her system would not turn on.



Party Like a PirateAboard the Pirate Ship Black Raven!

Due to high demand, the pirate ship Black Raven isexpending its Club 21+ program during the upcominghigh season. Starting May 1, the ship will offer thesecruises not only during the weekends and holidays butalso during regular weekday evenings.

This entertainment is unique not only to St.Augustine but to Florida and beyond. The Club 21+ isa cruise that caters to the adult audience, 21 and over.We invite the adult audience to come aboard and expe-rience a high-caliber entertainment performed by thebest pirate actors on the high seas. We never knowhow the shows will develop, it all depends on theaudience for that particular evening. The audiencemay set the stage or the pirates may take it "their way."

Enjoy a Mermaid, Typhoon or Jager Bomb in ourfully licensed bar,sing along withthe sea shanties,learn new piratetales, listen to themusic and get aface or shoulderpaint or just enjoythe moonlight upon the forecastleor on the quarterdeck.

All cruises depart from the Municipal Marina nextto the Bridge of Lions at 8:15pm. Call 1-877-578-5050 or 904-826-0000 for updated information. Buytickets online or at the Black Raven's Ship Store locat-ed at the marina at 111 Avenida Menendez, downtownSt. Augustine, just south of the Bridge of Lions.

PirateShipBlackRaven.com877-578-5050904-826-0000

Visitor and new resident quickbusiness and services reference

For Emergencies Dial 911St. Augustine Police Department (904) 825-1074St. Augustine Beach Police Department (904) 471-3600St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office (904) 824-8304St. Augustine Fire Department (904) 825-1098St. Augustine Historical Society (904) 824-2872

Breakfast Casserole with Jamaican Jerk Sausage

Ingredients:1 roll of sausageThe Spice and Tea Exchange Jamaican Jerk seasoning2 eggs1 pkg of shredded cheese1 pkg of cream cheese2 can of crescent rolls

To Prepare:Fry sausage with The Spice and Tea Exchange Jamaican

Jerk seasoning to taste. Drain and set aside. Soft scramble the eggs, add milk if you want fluffier eggs,

but do not fully cook, and separate into pieces. Set aside. Preheat oven to temperature on crescent can rolls. Mix sausage, egg and cream cheese in a bowl. In ovensafe rectangle shaped dish, lay out one can (how-

ever much fits) of crescent rolls. Cover with sausage mix. Top with shredded cheese and second can of crescent

rolls. Bake 15 minutes or until crescent rolls are cooked.

Ancient City PAncient City PostostRRecipesecipes

Have a local Saint Augustine Recipe you wish to share?Please call us at (904) 347-2391

This recipe has been submitted by:The Spice & Tea Exchange

59 Hypolita StreetSaint Augustine, Fl 32084

(904) 826-3770

Black Raven Convenience StoreThe Black Raven convenience store offers ship sup-

plies, sundries, drinks, reading material, St. AugustineSouvenirs, and many other essential items to make thevisit to St. Augustine more pleasant. Book passage onthe Black Raven, get tourism information, or just stopin for a cup of coffee; the Black Raven Marina store isthe perfect opportunity to meet maritime locals, andenjoy the many stories of the Black Raven adventure.

We’re at the City Marina: 111 Avenida Menendez,St. Augustine, Florida 32084. Store Hours are: Sun-Thur 8am-6pm, Fri & Sat 8:00am-8:30pm.

AC

PR

ecipeVisitor’s G

uideIdiots At Work I was signing the receipt for my credit card pur-

chase when the clerk noticed I had never signed myname on the back of the credit card. She informed methat she could not complete the transaction unless thecard was signed. When I asked why, she explained thatit was necessary to compare the signature I had justsigned on the receipt. So I signed the credit card infront of her. She carefully compared the signature tothe one I had just signed on the receipt. As luck wouldhave it, they matched.

Suicidal blonde kills twin sister by mistake!



WordsearchCourtesy of:

To SponsorACP Sudoku

Call 904-347-2391

6 8 2 7 1 4 3 5 93 7 5 8 6 9 4 2 14 1 9 2 3 5 8 6 79 6 4 5 8 3 7 1 28 5 1 4 7 2 6 9 37 2 3 6 9 1 5 8 41 3 6 9 4 8 2 7 52 4 8 1 5 7 9 3 65 9 7 3 2 6 1 4 8

4 7 1 8 3 5 9 6 22 5 9 6 7 1 8 3 46 8 3 4 2 9 5 7 17 2 6 5 4 3 1 8 99 1 4 7 8 2 6 5 38 3 5 1 9 6 2 4 75 9 2 3 6 7 4 1 81 4 7 2 5 8 3 9 63 6 8 9 1 4 7 2 5

Art Galleries of St Augustine presentsFirst Friday Artwalk

Self-guided walking tour of numerous art galleries, FREEArtwalk Tour Trains! Fri, Mar 4th, 5pm - 9pm Cost: Freewww.artgalleriesofstaugustine.com 904.829.0065

Emma Concert - Jorge Peña String QuintetFlagler College Auditorium

14 Granada Street, Historic DowntownViolist Jorge Peña Portillo has performed with the National

Orchestra Institute, Washington D.C., the Grand Teton MusicFestival, Jackson Hole, WY and others and was the AssistantPrincipal Violist for both the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra andthe Maryland Symphony Orchestra.Sun, Ma. 1st, 2 pm Cost: Freewww.EMMAConcerts.com 904.797.2800

John Mayall & Shemika CopelandThe Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

1050 A1A North , Ponte Vedra Beach Enjoy a performance by the elder statesman of British blues,

John Mayall. Mayall will perform with very talented blues singerShemekia Copeland.Sun, May 1st, 6 pm Cost: $39www.PVConcertHall.com 904.471.1965

Menorcan Day TeaLearn more about unique Menorcan customs while enjoying a

traditional Menorcan tea. Refreshments will be served from 2pm-4pm at the Spanish Bakery on St. George Street.Sun, May 1st 904.824.4991

Anastasia State Park Campfire ProgramsA1A on Anastasia Island

Sit around the campfire and enjoy a natural/cultural programabout the park's environment.Fri, May 6th, 7pm Cost: $8/car max. 8, Peds & bicycles $2www.floridastateparks.org/anastasia 904.461.2033

Hastings Potato & Cabbage FestivalHastings Recreational Field

150 Main Street, Off of SR 207, HastingsAnnual event returns to St.Johns County. Known as the Potato

Capitol of Florida, the town of Hastings will host a fun-filled daywith entertainment of all kinds, kids' activities, art and historyexhibits and a Farmer's Market.Sat, May 7th, 10am - 6pm Cost: [email protected] 904.471.0909

The Bookends of Romanticism Presented ByThe St Augustine Community Chorus

Cathedral-Basilica of St. Augustine (Historic District)From Beethoven & Schubert to Bruckner & Mahler.

Featuring Schubert's Mass in G and Mahler's finale to Symphony#2 Ted Mathews, Conductor; Shannon McKay, accompanist withthe Jacksonville Concert Artist String QuartetSun, May 15th, 2pm Cost: $15 advance, $20 Door, 12 & under $5www.staugustinecommunitychorus.org `

Plumber’s Headline“Did you hear that someone broke into our local police

station and stole the toilet? Right now the copshave nothing to go on.....”

Puzz

le S

olut

ions

Cal

enda

r of

Eve

nts

Only in America1. Only in America...... can a pizza get to your house

faster than an ambulance. 2. Only in America...... are there handicap parking

places in front of our skating rinks.3. Only in America...... do drugstores make the sick

walk all the way to the back of the store to gettheir prescriptions, while healthy people can buycigarettes at the front.

4. Only in America...... do people order double cheese-burgers, large fries, and a Diet Coke.

5. Only in America...... do banks leave both doors openand then chain the pens to the counters.

6. Only in America...... do we leave cars worth thou-sands of dollars in the driveway and put our use-less junk in the garage.

7. Only in America...... do we use answering machinesto screen calls and then have call waiting so wewon’t miss a call from someone we didn’t want totalk to in the first place.

8. Only in America...... do we buy hot dogs in pack-ages of ten and buns in packages of eight.

9. Only in America...... do we use the word ‘politics’ todescribe the process so well: ‘Poli’ in Latin mean-ing ‘many’ and ‘tics’ meaning ‘bloodsucking crea-tures’.

Idiots In The NeighborhoodI live in a semi rural area. We recently had a new

neighbor call the local township administrative officeto request the removal of the Deer Crossing sign onour road. The reason: “Too many deer were being hitby cars” and he didn’t want them to cross there any-more.



City Adopts Carriage OrdinanceSt. Augustine’s City Commission has enacted a new

horse carriage ordinance, with promises to immediate-ly address changes to that ordinance.

A single modification passed with the ordinance -an extension of its effective date to June 1, but threeother proposed changes would be substantive andrequire the ordinance going through the second readingprocess again, and Mayor Joe Boles recommendedpassage with later modifications to avoid that.

Those changes include deleting a 4:30 to 6 p.m.carriage curfew, a franchise extension from five to 15years, and allowing assignability of permits.

Among elements of the new ordinance: a limit onthe number of carriage permits to 30, at a cost of$1,000 each or 2.5% of the business’ annual gross,whichever is greater.

Three Civil Rights Era Recognitions Coming Three scheduled ceremonies are planned to recog-

nize the 1960s civil rights era in St. Augustine.On April 26 at 1 p.m., an audiovisual exhibit featur-

ing the fingerprint card made with Dr. Martin LutherKing Jr’s arrest here will be dedicated at the ExcelsiorCultural Center in Lincolnville.

On May 14 at 4:30 p.m., a St. Augustine FootSoldiers Monument will be dedicated in the city’sPlaza de la Constitucion, and in June, a memorialwalkway will be dedicated to recognize former civilrights leader and Ambassador Andrew Young’s visithere.

The Excelsior exhibit, sponsored by the office ofSheriff David Shoar, features interviews with both Dr.King’s arresting office and a demonstrator who wasarrested with him. The Foot Soldiers Monument recog-nizes the great diversity of citizens whose demonstra-tions led to passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,and is funded with $70,000 in contributions from thecommunity.

The Andrew Young Crossing memorial, a 20-footpathway into the Plaza with impressions of his foot-steps, recognizes his visit in 1964 when he wasattacked and beaten while crossing King Street withdemonstrators. The City Commission approved$10,000 for the project, “as a gift to the citizens of St.Augustine.”

“M” is for..... Miss Jones had been giving her second-grade stu-

dents a lesson on science. She had explained aboutmagnets and showed how they would pick up nails andother bits of iron. Now it was question time and sheasked, “My name begins with the letter ‘M’ and I pickup things. What am I?”

A little boy on the front row said, “You’re a moth-er.”

$2.5 Million Sought for BayfrontThe city will apply for an estimated $2.5 million in

federal funds for "planning and implementation" ofscaled back traffic and pedestrian improvements alongthe bayfront. But if awarded it will likely be a yearbefore that money is received, City Manager JohnRegan said.

A three-phase project anticipates funding throughthe Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Grant Program,designed to improve traffic and pedestrian flow aroundnational parks and monuments.

The $2.5 million would apply to Orange Streetimprovements, a widened bayfront walkway, side-walks, and bulb-outs - sidewalk extensions betweenparking spaces. Another $150,000 application will befor planning around a redesigned Castillo parking areain 2015 and roadway improvements in 2016.

The applications are due May 9.From The St. Augustine Report, a free weekly e-newsletter

prepared by former Mayor George Gardner. To subscribe email [email protected].

More Heard In CourtQ: How was your first marriage terminated?A: By death.Q: And by whose death was it terminated?_________________________________

Q: Did you blow your horn or anything?A: After the accident?Q: Before the accident.A: Sure, I played for 10 years. I even went to school

for it._________________________________

Q: Is your appearance here this morning pursuant to adeposition that I sent to our attorney?

A: No, this is how I usually dress for work._________________________________

Q: Doctor, before you performed the autopsy, did youcheck for pulse?

A: No.Q: Did you check for blood pressure?A: No.Q: Did you check for breathing?A: No.Q: So, then it is possible that the patient was alive

when you began the autopsy?A: No.Q: How can you be so sure, Doctor?A: Because his brain was sitting on my desk in a jar.Q: But could the patient have still been alive neverthe-

less?A: Yes, it is possible that he could have been alive and

practicing law somewhere.

St A

ugus

tine

Hig

hlig

hts



customize your ride...on the spot repairs...

Scratch Removal • Restorations • Body Repair

904.472.1953

Daniel McGirth(continued from page 1)

Georgia-Florida border as Florida was transferred fromBritain to Spain in 1883.

Most of all, perhaps, he was passionate about GrayGoose, his thoroughbred iron gray mare.

It was the desire of an American officer to own themare that resulted in McGirth shifting from support toscourge of the Americans.

This captain tried to buy her from McGirth, offer-ing him a large price. But McGirth refused to part withher.

This angered the captain who, out of spite, mis-treated McGirth in petty ways. McGirth was so irritat-ed that one day he insulted the officer and raised hisarm to strike him.

He was tried by court martial and sentenced toreceive ten lashes on his bare back three days in suc-cession. The first whipping was administered and hewas put in the guard house to await his second humili-ation.

About twilight, through his prison bars he spiedGray Goose, hitched to a tree not far away. He gave alow peculiar whistle and Gray Goose, recognizing thesignal, raised her beautiful head and uttered an affec-tionate whinny in response. This was more than hecould stand.

With a broken trowel he found in his cell, andwith his bare hands, he tore the masonry from aroundthe prison bars, squeezed through the narrow crack,and sprang on Gray Goose. The guards called to himto halt, but he only shook his fist at them, yelled acurse, and dashed away in the darkness, heedless ofthe musket balls that whistled about his head.

He deserted to the enemy and to the end of thewar fought ferociously against the Americans.

After the war he went to Florida, now owned bythe Spaniards. For some offense or crime there he wasarrested and thrown into prison in the old fort of StAugustine.

After five years imprisonment he was released soweak and broken in health that he could barely draghimself back to his wife in their rude country home inSumter District, South Carolina There he soon died inpeace and now lies buried.

Historic St. Augustine highlights are featured inThe St. Augustine Report, a free weekly e-newsletter on currentcity affairs by former Mayor George Gardner. To subscribe to theReport, or to order his St. Augustine Bedtime Stories on famous

people and events in St. Augustine’s history, [email protected].

Don’t Get Caught Drinkin and Drivin One day, two rednecks named Bubba and Earl were

driving down the road, drinking a couple of cold beers.The passenger, Bubba, said “Lookey thar up aheadEarl, it’s a po-leece roadblock!

We’re gonna get busted fer drinkin’ these herebeers!”

“Don’t worry Bubba,” Earl said. “We’ll just pullover and finish drinkin’ these beers, peel off the labeland stick it on our foreheads, then throw the bottlesunder the seat.”

“What fer?” asked Bubba.“Just let me do the talkin’, okay?” said Earl. They

finished their beers, threw the empty bottles under theseat and slapped the labels on their foreheads.

When they reached the roadblock, the sheriff said,“Have you boys been drinking?”

“No sir,” said Earl, “we’re on the patch.”

Love may be blind but marriage is a real eye-opener.



AC

PW

ords

earc

h

(904)819-0234•www.getactionair.com134 Masters Drive St. Augustine, FL

Receive up to $3,075 In Tax Credits and Rebateswhen you buy a qualifying York Air Conditioning & Heating System

Sample of Tax Credit & Rebate Savingson qualifying York Affinity Units!

1) $500 Tax Credit2) $1,200 Manufacturer Rebate3) $200 Green Rebate4) $1,175 Utility Rebate

$3,075 Savings!

50/50 Plan!Friend’s & Family Plan

Refer a Friend or Family Member and Receive And They Get...

$50 OFF $50 OFFYour Next Repair Their First Repair

With this coupon. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Limited time offer. With this coupon. First time customers. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

*All parties must have paid for a repair in the same calendar year

Idiot at the Airport I was at the airport, checking in at the gate when an airport employee asked, “Has anyone put anything in

your baggage without your knowledge?” To which I replied, “If it was without my knowledge, how would Iknow? “ He smiled knowingly and nodded, “That’s why we ask.”

See Page 5

Where you will find:• Kid Friendly Businesses• Where Kids Eat FREE• Kid’s Events• Kid’s Activities• And more . . .

To advertiseCall or E-mail904-347-2391

[email protected]

solution onpage 6

ACP WordsearchFlorida Wetlands

CyprusEcosystemFlatwoodsHammockHardwood Hydrology

HydroperiodLimnologistMangrovesMarsh

Microbes Scrub SeagrassSlough SteepheadsSwamp

Symbiotic

4-23-11

Documents

Transcript of 4-23-11