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Donations sought for Back to School with BEAM

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Tuesday, July 19, 2016
BEAM's annual community drive for clothing and school supplies will be held on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 8 a.m. to noon at Beach Church. BEAM (Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry) relies on the support of local churches and donors.
"CATS" is one of the longest running and most well-known musicals. (photo submitted)

"CATS" is one of the longest running and most well-known musicals. (photo submitted)

Student performance of 'CATS' presented by FSCJ Artist Series

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Monday, July 18, 2016
Students of the 11th Annual High School Summer Musical Theatre Experience will perform "CATS" for six shows only starting on July 22. The Summer Musical Theatre Experience provides opportunities for students in grades seven through 12 to work hands-on with local and regional theatre professionals.

Protect electronics from summer storm surges

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Monday, July 18, 2016
Summer at the Beaches means regular afternoon thunderstorms. To protect electronics from surges caused by lightning, Beaches Energy is offering some tips.
Gary and Marie Esler

Gary and Marie Esler

60-year anniversary celebrated

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Sunday, July 17, 2016
Gary and Marie (Martin) Esler of Ponte Vedra celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary July 12. Married in Saginaw, Mich., Gary worked as a firefighter for the city of Saginaw, retiring after 28 years. Marie worked for 25 years in the grocer business.
The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Ponte Vedra Beach was built entirely by volunteers. (photo by Linda Borgstede)

The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Ponte Vedra Beach was built entirely by volunteers. (photo by Linda Borgstede)

To understand their faith, ask a Jehovah's Witness

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Sunday, July 17, 2016
When a Jehovah’s Witness comes to your door, usually on a weekend, he or she is not there to convert you, or question your belief or non-belief. In fact, Witnesses come to answer questions of faith and to point out Biblical answers to the questions of the modern day.

Ponte Vedra schools get straight 'A' grades

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Saturday, July 16, 2016
School grades released recently reveal the St. Johns County School District as the top performing district in the state for the eighth year in a row, with 22 A-rated schools, six B schools, four C schools and one D school.

'C' grade for Fletcher High disappoints some

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Saturday, July 16, 2016
Fletcher High School received a grade of C for the last school year, slipping from a B grade. The grade “disappointed” local school officials who said the grade does not reflect the school’s performance, which includes a 90-plus percent rate of graduation.
Alana L. Hall graduated with highest honors.

Alana L. Hall graduated with highest honors.

Atlantic Beach's Hall graduates with highest honors

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Saturday, July 16, 2016
Alana L. Hall of Atlantic Beach graduated with highest honors from Piedmont College, Demorest, Ga., April 30.   Earning a bachelor of science degree in biology and minors in chemistry and business administration, Hall was the class valedictorian and awarded the H.M. Stewart Sr.
Rebecca Keene sorts through books at the Ponte Vedra Branch of the St. John's County Public Library. Work in the library will change the entrance temporarily and relocate the bookstore. (photo by Jessica Fondo)

Rebecca Keene sorts through books at the Ponte Vedra Branch of the St. John's County Public Library. Work in the library will change the entrance temporarily and relocate the bookstore. (photo by Jessica Fondo)

Library work to start in Ponte Vedra

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Saturday, July 16, 2016
Beginning July 20, the Ponte Vedra Beach Library will undergo entrance and foyer improvements, which will temporarily move the entrance to the library to the double green doors located on the southeast end of the building.