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Major transportation study budgeted for city
05 days ago
Through the diligent work of a St. Augustine City Commissioner the North Florida Transportation Planning Organization (NFTPO) budgeted $125,000 to conduct a much needed traffic circulation study in the city. The Special Planning Funding awarded by the North Florida Transportation
Planning Organization (NFTPO) came as a result of City Commissioner Nancy Sikes-Kline identifying the opportunity to budget the funds and encouraging staff to actively pursue the grant.
Planning Organization (NFTPO) came as a result of City Commissioner Nancy Sikes-Kline identifying the opportunity to budget the funds and encouraging staff to actively pursue the grant.
In budgeting funds, the NFTPO described the study’s purpose as a way to “develop an overall transportation plan, incorporating developments over the past 20 years as well as future potential developments such as pedestrian, bicycling, transit and rail improvement needs to be developed for all modes of transportation in and around the city.” The study is scheduled to be completed in June 2013.
“The city is very fortunate to have received this support and especially at this time,” said Sikes-Kline, who represents the City of St. Augustine on the NFTPO. “This will fund an independent consultant with a fresh set of eyes to look at transportation to and through our city, and then evaluate what we have and speculate on what we might have. It’s a great opportunity, and one we could not afford without the TPO’s assistance.”
The NFTPO pointed out that the millions of visitors who access downtown each year do so via three “constrained roadways,” being King St., San Marco Ave., and the Bridge of Lions adding “Getting visitors into and out of the downtown historic district is challenging.” The NFTPO further identifies the city’s anticipated increase in visitors because of the current multi-year 450th Commemoration, a point emphasized by Commissioner Sikes-Kline.
“The TPO recognized that the 450th Commemoration will impact all types of traffic that moves through our historic districts including motorized, non-motorized and pedestrian traffic. This study will identify what might be done to meet those unique needs,” said Sikes-Kline. “Success with this funding has two parts: because the city has a representative on the TPO, we were aware of the opportunity, and the request was filed because of the work of the city’s Planning and Building Department under Mark Knight’s direction.”
“This is a big deal,” said City Manager John Regan. “Securing funds for a study like this is the necessary first step towards any broad based, long-term changes that will improve traffic in St. Augustine. We should thank Commissioner Sikes-Kline and Planning and Building Director Mark Knight for their diligent pursuit of this support. The payoff for the entire community will be big.”
For more information on the work of the North Florida Transportation Planning Organization, visit www.northfloridatpo.com. For more information on this grant, call the Planning and Building Department at 904.825.1065.
Source: Paul Williamson, City of St. Augustine Department of Public Affairs
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This Weekend in St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches May 4-6
02 weeks ago
Friday: May 4
First Friday Art Walk
Exhibits, music, entertainment and refreshments at more than 20
St. Augustine art galleries! Park for free at the San Sebastian Winery, 157 King Street, where sightseeing trains and trolleys offer free round-trips to the heart of the art district – or go on your own self-guided art walk. Galleries are open from 5 to 9 p.m. For more information, call 904.829.0065 or visit www.artgalleriesofstaugustine.com.
First Friday Art Walk
Exhibits, music, entertainment and refreshments at more than 20
St. Augustine art galleries! Park for free at the San Sebastian Winery, 157 King Street, where sightseeing trains and trolleys offer free round-trips to the heart of the art district – or go on your own self-guided art walk. Galleries are open from 5 to 9 p.m. For more information, call 904.829.0065 or visit www.artgalleriesofstaugustine.com.
Born of the Sun
This new exhibit featuring the works of Mark and Phillip Estlund opens at the Crisp-Ellert Art Museum at Flagler College. The opening features a reception from 5-9 p.m. Born of the Sun will remain on exhibit through June 22. The Crisp-Ellert Art Museum is located at 48 Sevilla Street, For more information, call 904.826.8530.
Amiro Art & Found
One of the newest galleries on St. Augustine’s Aviles Street, Amiro Art & Found will feature a free opening reception from 5-9 p.m. Located at 9C Aviles Street, the gallery’s opening will feature Mary Jo Snell, a Primitive Folk Art doll designer and maker. For more information, call 904-824-8460 or go to www.amiroartandfound.com
The Fray in Concert
The Fray performs hits from their February 2012 album release Scars and Stories. The performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, located at 1340 C A1A in St. Augustine. Tickets range from $28.50 to $59.50. For more information, visit St. Augustine Amphitheatre.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday: May 4-6
Culturally La Florida: Spain’s New World Legacy
Experience this city-wide cultural exposition with demonstrations, traditions, folklore, music, lectures, and performances. As part of the educational and cultural programming to commemorate the 500th Anniversary of Ponce de Leon’s 1513 discovery of La Florida, Flagler College, Florida Humanities Council, Florida’s Historic Coast and the City of St. Augustine will host this exciting celebration that commemorates and educates about the cultural and heritage influences since the time of Florida’s earliest Spanish settlements. Presentations include archeology; culture and art, religion, maritime history, cattle ranching, cannon firings, early settlements, food ways, folk life and many other topics. Admission is FREE to all of the events, but when seating is limited, access will be decided on the basis of first-come, first-served. For a complete list of presentations, go to www.CulturallyLaFlorida.com
Gamble Rogers Folk Festival
The very best in folk and Americana music will be presented at this annual three-day celebration of the music, stories and dance that made Gamble Rogers famous.
This year, Gamble Rogers Folk Festival performances will take place at a St. Augustine Amphitheatre. On Friday evening enjoy First Friday Art Walk, where various galleries in downtown St. Augustine will host festival performers and there will be a stage set up at the city marina located at the base of the Bridge of Lions. Then on Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 10 p.m. performers will take to several stages throughout the day at the Amphitheatre. Tickets will be available for single venue shows and in a variety of packages including an all-access weekend pass. For more information, call 904.794.4163 or visit www.gamblerogersfest.org.
Saturday: May 5
Kentucky Derby Social
Wooden sculpture artist, Phillipe Guillerm hosts “Derby and Dinner” at Casa Monica Hotel. Hat contests, art exhibit and Mint Juleps are part of the fare. The social is from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Casa Monica Hotel, 95 Cordova Street, St. Augustine. Tickets are $25. For more details, call 904-819-6006 o
Culturally La Florida – Great Southern Cracker Roadshow
Have a foot-stomping, knee-slapping good time at the South’s sensational Great Southern Cracker Roadshow! This lives stage performance feature homegrown Crackers, pure picking bluegrass music, homespun folklore and a mess of surprises. Admission is FREE! The roadshow is from 5-7p.m. at the Flagler College Auditorium, 14 Granada Street in St. Augustine. www.CrackerRoadshow.com
Culturally La Florida – Native and Heritage Foodways Seminar
This engaging seminar explores how Henry Flagler ensured a broad and artistic culinary experience for his guests at the Hotel Ponce de Leon by incorporating local foods, customs, and unique recipes. Illustrates how the Farm-to-Table movement provides opportunities for area farmers. The Foodways seminar takes place from 7-9 p.m. at Flagler College Dining Room, 74 King Street, St. Augustine. Seating is limited.
Sunset/Moonrise at St. Augustine Lighthouse
Enjoy the sunset and moonrise from the most unique perspective in all of St. Augustine – the top of the Lighthouse! 
This special event includes a champagne toast, provided by San Sebastian Winery, hors d’oeuvres from The Reef and an informative overview of the history of the St. Augustine Light Station. The tour is from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the St. Augustine Lighthouse located at 81 Lighthouse Avenue. Check for times. Admission is $25 for non-museum members and $20 for members. Reservations are required. For more information, visit www.StAugustineLighthouse.org, or to reserve a spot, call 904.829.0745.
Full Moon Sail
Sail beneath the huge, silvery moon aboard the beautiful Schooner Freedom. This special moonlit cruise will depart the St. Augustine City Marina at 8:45 p.m. and return at 10 p.m. Live guitar music, complimentary sodas, wine and been included in the $35 ticket. Day ($35) and sunset ($45) sails on Friday, Saturday and Sundays. For reservations, call 904.810.1010.
Treasure Chest Quest
Yield to your inner pirate and go sailing with the crew of the Black Raven on a quest to capture Blackbeard’s Treasure Chest. The Black Raven will exchange cannon fire with Queen Anne’s Revenge while children learn proper sword play techniques in anticipation of a boarding. If you’re brave enough, there will booty for all! And if you’re not, you’re sure to capture a lifetime of memories. The Black Raven sails from St. Augustine Marina on this quest at 12:15 and 2:15 p.m. Tickets are $34.95 for adults and seniors, $24.95 for children. For more information, call 877-578-5050 or go to www.PirateShipBlackRaven.com
Saturday and Sunday: May 5 & 6
Catamaran Eco Tour
Set Sail on the Sirenia! Hop aboard the 27-foot catamaran named after Florida’s official state marine mammal – the manatee. 2 hours is the perfect amount of time to cruise the estuary in search of wildlife and take in the sights, sounds, and smells of the Matanzas River. Lay on the trampoline to catch some rays or watch the Captain work the sails – the choice is yours! 3:45 and 6:15pm departure times. $45/adult and $35/kids. Call St. Augustine Eco Tours for reservations at (904) 377-7245.
Sunday: May 6
Music For Miracles
Join Haven Horse from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. at the St Augustine Beach Pier and Pavilion for Music for Miracles, a free event benefiting the children at Haven Horse Ranch. This fun day at the Beach includes Live Music (Rosco Caine, Danger Mouse, Collapsible B, The Dirty Gringos, TJ, Smokin Joe and the Play It Forward Band and Chelsea Sadler), Great Food (The Kingfish Grill and The Purple Olive) fun activities for the kids, silent auctions, raffles, and more. Admission is free. Bring your chair and stay the day. All proceeds benefit therapy for Special Needs Children at Haven Horse Ranch. For more information, 904-813-5710 or ric1@havenhorseranch.org
2012 World Golf Hall of Fame Induction Forum
Attend this special public event the day before the Class of 2012 receives “Golf’s Highest Honor.” Learn the stories behind the careers of noted British commentator Peter Alliss, legendary golf writer Dan Jenkins, Masters champion Sandy Lyle and LPGA star Hollis Stacy during a lively moderated panel discussion in the museum at Shell Hall. In addition to a general admission seat at the Forum, tickets include all day museum admission, the opportunity to view the inductees’ special exhibits, and a Class of 2012 commemorative Induction poster. General admission tickets are $25 in advance and $30 day of event. A limited number of tickets are available and advance purchase is suggested. The World Golf Hall of Fame is located at 1 World Golf Place, just off I-95 Exit 323 in St. Augustine. www.WorldGolfHallofFame.org
EMMA Concert Series – Bella Voce
Imagine being transported to the canals of Venice, flown to the Paris 
Opera House and then off to Broadway all in one magical journey, when Bella Voce, Beautiful Voices, cast performs musical classics ranging from Neapolitan songs to opera, to Broadway hits and jazz, in cabaret style. The performance takes place at 2 p.m. in the Flagler College Auditorium, 14 Granada Street in St. Augustine. Admission is Free. For more information, visit www.EmmaConcerts.com or call 904-797-2800.
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Best 5 Fishing Piers in the St. Augustine, Florida, Area
02 weeks ago
Summer is a superlative time to go fishing in and around St. Augustine, Florida. The region is home to a plethora of fishing boats that can be chartered for the day. If you prefer to fish from a pier,
as I often do, there are an ample number of those available as well. Here’s a brief rundown on a few of them:
as I often do, there are an ample number of those available as well. Here’s a brief rundown on a few of them:
Ocean Pier in St. Johns County
The St. Johns County Ocean Pier is located off A1A in St. Augustine Beach. It is such a great fishing spot, that I don’t mind forking over the $1.50 daily pass fee. You can grab extra bait and tackle onsite as well as sundries. Parking is free and public restrooms are available onsite. It usually opens daily from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. Sometimes the stairs leading to the pier gets closed due to beach erosion, so you may want to verify that it is open before you head out.
Vilano Fishing Pier
The Vilano Fishing Pier is located on Vilano Road in St. Augustine. One of the best things about the pier is that there is no admission fee. It also tends to open daily. The fishing pier is over 600 feet long and public restrooms are onsite.
Vaill Point Park Fishing Pier
Vaill Point Park is located on Vaill Point Road in St. Augustine. It provides access to both the Intracoastal Waterway and Moultrie Creek. In addition to the fishing pier, the park affords anglers the shade of a covered pavilion as well as public restrooms and barbecue grills.
St. Augustine Lighthouse Park Fishing Pier
The St. Augustine Lighthouse Park is located on Ocean Vista Avenue in St. Augustine. It is over 100 feet long, affords access to Salt Run and features a boat ramp that is a popular launch site for kayakers. Anglers interested in checking out the tidal information for the area around the fishing pier should look for Station 8720576 on the NOAA website. The pier typically opens daily.
Shands Fishing Pier
The Shands Fishing Pier is located off State Road 13 in St. Augustine. It is over 1,000 feet long, free to access and is well maintained. The pier is just north of the Shands Bridge and the fishing action near the pilings at tide change is hard to beat. There are ample benches to park your keester. Anglers looking to check the water quality around the pier will find a host of data available through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s website. The pier generally opens each day.
Killeen Gonzalez enjoys summer sports and recreation with her family. She has also traveled extensively.
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News & Notes from City of St. Augustine April 13, 2012
01 month ago
Bicycle race necessitates downtown traffic detours on Saturday
The Old City Crit, a series of bicycle races, will be held in downtown St. Augustine on the morning of Saturday, April 14, necessitating the closing of several streets and detouring of traffic. The race course will run along Cathedral Pl., then north on Cordova, west on Valencia St., south on Seville St., east on King St., north on the loop around the Ponce de Leon statue returning to Cathedral Pl. There will be several races starting at 6:00am and continuing until approximately 11:00am. Parking along all of these streets will be strictly prohibited. For additional information, visit www.velofest.org.
Don’t miss tomorrow’s A Day in the Colonial Market
What has been called the newest “old” shopping experience in St. Augustine is rapidly catching on as one of the community’s most unique places and ways to shop for some of the city’s most unique items. A Day at the Colonial Market features local artisans, weavers, jewelers, farmers, theatre troupes, musicians, and everything in between nestled against a backdrop like no other in the city, the Colonial Spanish Quarter. And shoppers may want to bring their cameras for watching the activity of the market is as much fun as shopping. Mark your calendar now for Saturday, April 14 from 10:00am until 4:00pm. Admission is free, but donation of a dollar per person is suggested and appreciated. For parking information, visit www.vicparking.com.
Parking facility just got a lot greener
The city’s parking facility at the Visitors Information Center is not only a very popular place to park, averaging nearly 1,000 cars a day last year, but now it is a much greener place to operate. On this week’s edition of The Break Room, Todd Grant, Deputy Public Works Director, shares with host Paul Wiliamson some of the innovative energy saving programs now in place at the parking facility. The Break Room is heard on WFCF/88.5, Flagler College radio, on Wednesdays at 5:30pm and Saturdays at 8:00am. To listen immediately to this week’s program click here and visit www.breakroom.info to listen to past programs.
Concerts in the Plaza 2012 schedule announced
Concerts in the Plaza St. Augustine’s weekly free concert series, that has been called “the best way to spend a Thursday night in St. Augustine,” has released the line-up for its 2012 season. This will be the 22nd year for the series which starts with an afternoon performance on Memorial Day and continues all summer long on Thursdays at 7:00pm and concludes on Labor Day with another afternoon performance. For more information click here for the schedule announcement or here for an easy to print schedule. You may also visit www.plazaconcerts.com.
Proper disposal of medications is goal of Drug Take Back Initiative
The St. Augustine Police Department is hosting a Drug Take Back Initiative on Saturday, April 28 from 10:00am until 2:00pm at the police department, 151 King St. This is an opportunity for the public to voluntarily surrender expired, unwanted or unused pharmaceutically controlled substances and other medications to law enforcement for destruction. Often, medications languish in the home becoming susceptible to misuse or abuse, and flushing medications down the toilet or throwing them in the trash can pose both safety and environmental hazards. The public is encouraged to take advantage of this easy way to safely and properly dispose of medications that are no longer needed. For more information, call 904.209.3456.
450th email update keeps community in the loop
St. Augustine 450th Commemoration monthly e-mail update is a must for anyone interested in this significant anniversary. The update includes feature information on projects and events, reports on the day-to-day work planning the commemoration, and information on opportunities to become involved. The April edition has been distributed, but it’s not too late to have your name added as a subscriber by sending an email to jzuberer@citystaug.com.
Hydrant flow testing set for area east of San Marco Ave.
The St. Augustine Fire Department will be flow testing hydrants in the area on the east side of San Marco Ave. between Castillo Dr. and May St. during the week of April 16. These areas will be tested starting at 1:00pm and lasting approximately 2.5 hours. As always, the department works diligently to alert businesses with heavy water usage, such as restaurants or hotels, of testing in their area. The department has expressed its appreciation for the cooperative spirit the community has shown during these important equipment tests in recent weeks. Please call the department with any questions or concerns at 904.825.1098. For an explanation of the importance of these tests, click here.
Lighthouse Boat Ramp site for dredging off load
Temporary use will not affect public access
The Lighthouse Boat Ramp is currently being used to off load spoil material from a dredging project at the St. Augustine Municipal Marina, but the work will not affect public access at the ramp. The project is expected to involve less than half a dozen trucks per day hauling material, will access the ramp via Red Cox Drive and be active only on weekdays. If you have any questions, please call the St. Augustine Municipal Marina at 904.825.1026.
City Agendas
The Historic Architectural Review Board meets on Thursday, April 19 at 2:00pm. The agenda is available here.
The agenda for the City Commission’s next regular meeting, Monday, April 23, will be posted here when available.
The Planning and Zoning Board meets on Tuesday, May 1 at 2:00pm. The agenda is available here.
Agendas and minutes for all city meetings can be found at www.staugustinegovernment.com with a schedule of upcoming meetings listed under City Calendar. City Commission meetings are broadcast live via GTV (Comcast Channel 3 in St. Augustine) each second and fourth Monday at 5:00pm. Commission meetings are also recorded and rebroadcast as are Planning and Zoning Board and Historic Architectural Review Board meetings. For a current schedule of all programming on GTV, click here.
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News & Notes is published each Friday by the Public Affairs Office of the City of St. Augustine with the goal of providing useful information to the City of St. Augustine’s constituency. To contact the Public Affairs Office with comments, new subscriptions or cancellations, email info@citystaug.com or call 904.825.1004.
The Old City Crit, a series of bicycle races, will be held in downtown St. Augustine on the morning of Saturday, April 14, necessitating the closing of several streets and detouring of traffic. The race course will run along Cathedral Pl., then north on Cordova, west on Valencia St., south on Seville St., east on King St., north on the loop around the Ponce de Leon statue returning to Cathedral Pl. There will be several races starting at 6:00am and continuing until approximately 11:00am. Parking along all of these streets will be strictly prohibited. For additional information, visit www.velofest.org.
Don’t miss tomorrow’s A Day in the Colonial Market
What has been called the newest “old” shopping experience in St. Augustine is rapidly catching on as one of the community’s most unique places and ways to shop for some of the city’s most unique items. A Day at the Colonial Market features local artisans, weavers, jewelers, farmers, theatre troupes, musicians, and everything in between nestled against a backdrop like no other in the city, the Colonial Spanish Quarter. And shoppers may want to bring their cameras for watching the activity of the market is as much fun as shopping. Mark your calendar now for Saturday, April 14 from 10:00am until 4:00pm. Admission is free, but donation of a dollar per person is suggested and appreciated. For parking information, visit www.vicparking.com.
Parking facility just got a lot greener
The city’s parking facility at the Visitors Information Center is not only a very popular place to park, averaging nearly 1,000 cars a day last year, but now it is a much greener place to operate. On this week’s edition of The Break Room, Todd Grant, Deputy Public Works Director, shares with host Paul Wiliamson some of the innovative energy saving programs now in place at the parking facility. The Break Room is heard on WFCF/88.5, Flagler College radio, on Wednesdays at 5:30pm and Saturdays at 8:00am. To listen immediately to this week’s program click here and visit www.breakroom.info to listen to past programs.
Concerts in the Plaza 2012 schedule announced
Concerts in the Plaza St. Augustine’s weekly free concert series, that has been called “the best way to spend a Thursday night in St. Augustine,” has released the line-up for its 2012 season. This will be the 22nd year for the series which starts with an afternoon performance on Memorial Day and continues all summer long on Thursdays at 7:00pm and concludes on Labor Day with another afternoon performance. For more information click here for the schedule announcement or here for an easy to print schedule. You may also visit www.plazaconcerts.com.
Proper disposal of medications is goal of Drug Take Back Initiative
The St. Augustine Police Department is hosting a Drug Take Back Initiative on Saturday, April 28 from 10:00am until 2:00pm at the police department, 151 King St. This is an opportunity for the public to voluntarily surrender expired, unwanted or unused pharmaceutically controlled substances and other medications to law enforcement for destruction. Often, medications languish in the home becoming susceptible to misuse or abuse, and flushing medications down the toilet or throwing them in the trash can pose both safety and environmental hazards. The public is encouraged to take advantage of this easy way to safely and properly dispose of medications that are no longer needed. For more information, call 904.209.3456.
450th email update keeps community in the loop
St. Augustine 450th Commemoration monthly e-mail update is a must for anyone interested in this significant anniversary. The update includes feature information on projects and events, reports on the day-to-day work planning the commemoration, and information on opportunities to become involved. The April edition has been distributed, but it’s not too late to have your name added as a subscriber by sending an email to jzuberer@citystaug.com.
Hydrant flow testing set for area east of San Marco Ave.
The St. Augustine Fire Department will be flow testing hydrants in the area on the east side of San Marco Ave. between Castillo Dr. and May St. during the week of April 16. These areas will be tested starting at 1:00pm and lasting approximately 2.5 hours. As always, the department works diligently to alert businesses with heavy water usage, such as restaurants or hotels, of testing in their area. The department has expressed its appreciation for the cooperative spirit the community has shown during these important equipment tests in recent weeks. Please call the department with any questions or concerns at 904.825.1098. For an explanation of the importance of these tests, click here.
Lighthouse Boat Ramp site for dredging off load
Temporary use will not affect public access
The Lighthouse Boat Ramp is currently being used to off load spoil material from a dredging project at the St. Augustine Municipal Marina, but the work will not affect public access at the ramp. The project is expected to involve less than half a dozen trucks per day hauling material, will access the ramp via Red Cox Drive and be active only on weekdays. If you have any questions, please call the St. Augustine Municipal Marina at 904.825.1026.
City Agendas
The Historic Architectural Review Board meets on Thursday, April 19 at 2:00pm. The agenda is available here.
The agenda for the City Commission’s next regular meeting, Monday, April 23, will be posted here when available.
The Planning and Zoning Board meets on Tuesday, May 1 at 2:00pm. The agenda is available here.
Agendas and minutes for all city meetings can be found at www.staugustinegovernment.com with a schedule of upcoming meetings listed under City Calendar. City Commission meetings are broadcast live via GTV (Comcast Channel 3 in St. Augustine) each second and fourth Monday at 5:00pm. Commission meetings are also recorded and rebroadcast as are Planning and Zoning Board and Historic Architectural Review Board meetings. For a current schedule of all programming on GTV, click here.
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News & Notes is published each Friday by the Public Affairs Office of the City of St. Augustine with the goal of providing useful information to the City of St. Augustine’s constituency. To contact the Public Affairs Office with comments, new subscriptions or cancellations, email info@citystaug.com or call 904.825.1004.
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U.C. Davis cops up violence in Occupy movement: 2nd Amendment rights
06 months ago
U.C. Davis Ca. has often been compared to Boulder. Rich white and Bikes. It is a peaceful low crime city. So to see the University police attack nice students with pepper spray breeds out rage. This can is a game changer.
If the cops pulled this crap in black Oakland they would have gotten their asses kicked. It would have been war. Guns would have come out. Black and Hispanic gangsters in Cali don’t have any problem shooting back at police. It happens daily. Will the kinship between students and gangsters evolve into armed warfare with the police? Gandhi not prevailing it is headed that way. Incidents like this upped the violence. It will make students rethink non-violence. It will give radical more violent protesters a reason to start throwing rocks, bringing their own batons or guns.
Interesting , the 2nd amendment allows for armed militias to fight back at an unjust government. It is in the American constitution. Though the left militias usually don’t carry guns, sooner or later some one of them is going to trip over the 2nd ammendment and start shooting back.
What those idiot cops did and what their idiot spokesperson said was a declaration of war on peaceful students on all American campuses. It is happening again. If the police, the university and the local government represent the interests of corrupt bankers, by not allowing civil protests, camp ins etc, we may see a stepped up response by student protesters.
This situation has made it dangerous for every decent police officer in America. Firing the UC Davis police department should help. American kids have access to guns unlike their counterparts in North Africa. This situation could turn very ugly. Protesters could start shooting back at police next time. It is not the 1960′s as some have been lulled into thinking. America is more violent.
Who are the police anyway? The black panthers figured that out. When the police started beating up and shooting people in the inner city, the Panthers brought guns. The Panthers evolved into The Bloods and Crips who still shoot back. There is an understanding between cops and gangsters. Violence. When will that deveope in the Occupy movement? I’d say, right about now. What happened in Davis, in fact what is happening to occupy protesters all over this country is bullshit. Let them protest. Let them camp in parks. Who the fuck care? They are not hurting anybody. But the cops really fucked up this time and they should be put on notice…..go looking for a gun fight, you’re gonna find one.
This is where the right and left… tea party and occupy will jell. Tea Party members know all about guns. If those two groups come together, look for armed revolution.
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The supreme Court taking up language on B-Cast TV
07 months ago
A lot of misinformation goes on concerning the FCC s regulation of TV. First off the FCC has almost no regs concerning language on cable TV. This is often mis understood . Boulder has been a perfect example of fucked up politicians on city council trying to regulate free speech on public access TV. They caused such a mess and blamed me and a few other artists, that the shut down public access tv.
Now we have Educational access TV which is highly censored by the school board and de facto the city of Boulder. Of course the FCC nor the Boulder city council have any say in the Internet, this column, anything said or performed on Jann Scott Live my internet TV show.
Youtube of course censors based on this thing they call community standards. Read> if they don’t like what you say you are gone from You Tube. This happens quite a lot with You tube, but is rarely reported.
The supreme Court will be taking up a case where they will discuss whether or not you will be able to say bad words on Broadcast TV after 10pm. It will probably pass.
But we still walk on thin ice in this country when it comes to freedom of speech. There are all sorts of people, groups and group think that frown on it. Twitter, You tube and Face book are 3 powerful media outlets who control how you interact. The are all dangerous.
But I have seen enough to be wary. Especially the Hitler Youth of Social media. People like Andrew Hyde and his ilk who seek to control media. Or that Red Head writer. They drink the cool aide. meaning they are the cry baby controls.
from the not so free speech capitol
Jann Scott
Boulder Colorado.
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Plastic Bags out and the DEA is coming to Boulder
17 months ago
Plastic Bags I certainly hope the Boulder city council gets rid of those things. They should have done so 20 years ago. Here’s whats wrong with plastic bags. First off they get tangled in the machinery at Recycle Boulders and cost thousands of dollars each year in repairs. They are are dangerous for children. Hundreds die each year by accidental suffocation. They are totally non bio degradable. When they are dumped at sea in garbage disposal from cities and cruise ships, they kill fish and wash up on beaches all over the world. Finally, they are terrible grocery bags. They break, or spill groceries all over your car. They suck and have pissed me off for a long time.
When the DEA comes calling in Boulder Don’t say we didn’t ask for it. They busted California and now they are coming to Boulder. The entire state of Colorado has recklessly legalized marijuana with little or no controls. Boulder has been the worst violator. The entire city council especially Macon Cowles have been criminal in their actions and I won’t be a bit surprised if some city officials are arrested when the DEA starts busting down doors. Cowles has publicly stated that he advocates breaking federal control substance laws. The DEA works in a vacuum and does not notify local police or District Attorneys when they come crashing down. They swoop in in mass, start arresting people and hauling them off to federal holding detention centers. They don’t even use the local sheriffs jail. Not only that, they don’t give a shit what you think and will not bend to protests or congressional pressure by Jared Polis. They laugh at him . And the joke is going to be on us when the DEA come. I’ll tell you one thing I wouldn’t want to be anywhere around the MMJ business.
The other problem is that so many kids have been turned into drug addicts by city of Boulders irresponsible actions. I volunteer to help a lot of these kids. It is heart breaking what has happened over the past two years. So many young kids lynched by the city in their stupid selfish decision to allow children the access to illegal drugs and growing operations.
note to you dear reader: Today I begin Jann Scotts Journal again after a 5 year hiatus.
From Americas drugiest small City
Jann Scott
Boulder Colorado
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Jann Scott Live This week, Jann speaks about money, war, Government, political corruption, sex, jesus, and global warming. Shouldn’t Boulder require alternative fuel to better the climate change? Also some other talked about shows on The World Channel 1 Networks are Boulder World News, Cosmic Pete’s Hot tub Monologues and Boulder Public Access Producers Conference and Tony Perri.
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WHAT REALLY HAPPENED BETWEEN BTV-54 AND THE BOULDER CITY COUNCIL ????
05 years ago
by admin
in Jann Scotts Journal
NEW YEARS EVE 2006
Jann Scott happened.
In 2005 under the guise of NO Money Honey the Boulder city council told andy Bergey head of public access channel 54 to get rid of Jann Scott.
At the head of the “get Jann Scott off the air ” were Robin Bohannan, Andy Shulthiesse, Shaun McGrath, Suzy Ageston, Jack Stoakes and Mayor Mark Ruzzin. Bergey was told to get rid of Jann or lose your job. He lost his job.
the council was treading on this ice because their contract with CATV and then BTV in 2006, strictly forbid them from getting into” content control” and censorship of “Jann Scott Live” , channel 54′s only live call in TV show which let callers on uncensored.
So the council did it in the coat room . they lined up Shaun MCGrath to do their dirty work. If he stopped Jann Scott Live and put on G rated shows only , they promised they would fund public access. So McGrath found Disney producer Tony perri and gave him the channel to do what he wanted with.
Perri immediately pulled all local programming of the air including jann scott live and replaced it with Disney programming. He then asked the council what kind of programs they wanted and they said: programs which make us look good and won’t make our phones ring about Jann Scott.
That began WWIII in council chambers with citizen producers complaining………..of everything from harassment to mis use of funds to censorship, first amendment violations., discrimination, denied access etc. ………………….This all started with the city council breaking the laws covering “content control” and wanting Jann Scott’s first amendment rights violated.
Tony Perri who was given a “green Light ” to corruption thought he could do what he wanted to…………and he was right………the city council installed him to do their bidding.
But somehow , it all went wrong and now the wheels are coming off Not just BTV but the corrupt Boulder City Council who to this day thinks it is their job to “manage first amendment rights free speech”. they actually believe this .
where will it all end ????
Council will probably take this to the bitter end and be left with the reputation of the most corrupt city council in Boulder’s History. they will be challenged at every turn over BTV and their own wrong doings.
In the end they will wish the hell they left the content on Channel 54 and Jann Scott Live the hell alone………..that they just referred all complaints on Jann to Jann. They will have wished they put their desires for “their kind of programming” on Channel 8 the municipal channel…the channel that they actually have control over.
meanwhile, Jann Scott and all of his friends have parked themselves on Channel 8 at city council meetings teaching the city council new lessons in public policy , free speech and public access TV…………………to the councils horror.
Not only that……….dozens of video blogs about the council and BTV have popped up on the internet.
Yep…………that city council sure shut Jann Scott up………..
And what of the investigations launched on this council and public opinion when their Boy Tony went out and charged a new Mercedes to the city……….and then tried to walk off with half the city equipment.??
will Perri suit the city as a thank you….when he finally has had enough…..for being their stooge?
Will the Boulder Access producers land the city in court???
Will the people of boulder get Jann Scott Live back on Channel 54??
that is what happened between BTV 54 and the boulder city Council
Happily all of my shows have been picked up by Comcast Channel CET-5 which plays all over the front range. it is a much better channel than channel 54, is run professionally by comcast without any head aches . Also, you must check out www.BoulderChannel1.com and all of our shows and channels there. We get people from all over tuning in daily.
Jann Scott
from Boulder Colorado home of America’s #1 corrupt city council
Eat Me !
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Boulder City Council at it again.
05 years ago
by admin
in Jann Scotts Journal
August 11 2006
The Boulder city council is apparently at it again……………..sticking their “collective busy body nose” into Rob Smokes my Space journal. This reminds me back in 1975 when an equally right winged “moralist council” tried to prohibit Tim Fuller from running for Council ….They in fact had Tim impeached after he was elected…………His crime…….hey was an openly gay man.
The Boulder city council is apparently at it again……………..sticking their “collective busy body nose” into Rob Smokes my Space journal. This reminds me back in 1975 when an equally right winged “moralist council” tried to prohibit Tim Fuller from running for Council ….They in fact had Tim impeached after he was elected…………His crime…….hey was an openly gay man.
Rob Smokes crime is that he is ” a writer”.
This, also, reminds me of what this council did to me last year………..They put their ” right winged moralist agenda” to work and tried to suppress my voice of descent on public access tv when a few people complained about my show.
But this council seems to be oblivious and beyond stupid…………..
It is their desire to bring down the ACLU and my television show on them again and make themselves and our town look as dumb as a box of hair. What a bunch of Ninnies!
Fine by me………..I live for this kind of shit!
Jann Scott
from Boulder Colorado
censorship capital of AmeriKa
