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Charlie Douglas Christopher Lobianco Linda Campbell Lex Taylor Cindy Marvin 386.530.2955 1301 St. Johns Avenue • Palatka,Explore FL 321772 2020 • 386.530.2955 • DHClawyers.com We’re protecting your right to VOTE! Estamos protegiendo su derecho a VOTAR! VOTE It’s not too late to REGISTER to vote! No es demasiado tarde para REGISTRARSE para votar Register online: In person: En persona en: Regstrese en lnea en: or 20 Crill Ave, Ste 00 soe.putnam-fl .com Palatka, FL For more information Para más información 32-0224 Charles L Overturf III SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS 20 Crill Avenue, Suite 00 Palatka, FLExplore 386-32-02243 2020 Looking on the Bright Side There’s a tune from a Monty Python crime countywide. Will there still be crime? movie that’s easy to whistle if you’ve ever Unfortunately, yes. But Putnam County had heard it: “Always Look on the Bright Side of arguably the largest drop in crime in the Life”. state from 2018 to 2019, so that’s definitely a I think it’s fair to say that’s always not positive step forward. easy to do for many of us these days. We Our community is giving. Read LifeStyle may try to always look on the bright side, Editor Trisha Murphy’s story on the but there’s plenty going on in the world numerous organizations and individuals to derail that attitude by the time you’ve throughout the county who provide food finished your first cup of coffee. to residents in need on a regular basis. The COVID-19 pandemic came along and Providing aid to those without is a hallmark helped us realize we’re in the back seat of of this community. Thank you to all the life, just along for the ride. Then there is the volunteers and those who donate their economy, incessant political fighting and money and time to make this happen. now a creature called murder hornets. … Our community is one that likes to play. From ABCs to 6 Enough. While the pandemic put a halt to sporting Degrees: Putnam If you’re a regular reader of the Palatka events temporarily, Putnam County has students covered from pre-k Daily News – thank you first of all – you’ve likely noticed our Positively Putnam FL its competitive side. Sports writer Mark to college project that kicked off last month. Blumenthal writes about some of those With the generous support of sporting events, from the major fishing partners in our community, the tournaments the Bass Capital A Safer County: 10 project is aimed at highlighting of the World attracts to the positive aspects in Putnam Police Athletic League boxing Communication, County for the year to come. program, and more. engagement cited in crime That said, welcome to the Our community is decrease 2020 edition of Explore, a special attracting more tourists as magazine published by the well, another positive element Palatka Daily News. The focus of for the county to build this year’s magazine is to build on in the future. Reporter A Charitable Heart: 14 on Positively Putnam FL. Sarah Cavacini writes about Putnam County gives in We’re choosing to look on how Palatka’s Trail Town the bright side of life here in designation, in conjunction abundance Putnam County. Virus problems with the Bartram Trail, is aside (and hopefully they will luring more visitors to the be soon), there are still plenty of county, whether it’s to hike, bike or paddle. reasons for residents to be optimistic about Playing Community: Other area attractions are also bringing more 24 the future in our community. tourists to the area, spurring more tourism om sn to pcea Thumb through these pages and you’ll dollars for the county. find just a few of the reasons why. Here’s a Putnam has something for Our community is poised for economic brief glance at what you will discover. everyone growth despite the coronavirus pandemic. Our schools are improving. A story by Some of our major employers have made reporter Emanuel Griffin delves into that, significant investments to their operations in looking at the Putnam County School the county in recent years. My story inside Tourism Haven: Putnam District’s graduation rate of 86.3% – up 28 more than 30 percentage points since 2015. looks at how those investments, along with banks on variety of outdoor The county also benefits immensely from new retail developments and Opportunity activities having St. Johns River State College educate Zones, still have many community leaders students and the community as a whole. optimistic revitalization will happen here Our community is safer. Along with sooner rather than later to reignite the area’s schools, a community’s crime rate is one economy. Growing Stronger: 34 of the first things potential new businesses So, if you’re ready, Explore some areas Putnam prime for economic and residents consider when looking at an that are Positively Putnam FL. We’re looking on the bright side of life. opportunities area. News Editor Brandon D. Oliver writes about how law enforcement officials in the county and its municipalities are working Wayne Smith together to foster a significant decrease in Editor Events: 38 PUBLISHER AD DESIGN MICHAEL LEONARD NIDA PHILLIPS EDITOR NEWS EDITOR PALATKA DAILY NEWS WAYNE SMITH BRANDON D. OLIVER WRITERS ADVERTISING DIRECTOR MARK BLUMENTHAL MARY KAYE WELLS www.palatkadailynews.com TRISHA MURPHY SARAH CAVACINI, EMANUEL GRIFFIN www.facebook.com/palatkadailynews PRODUCTION DIRECTOR 1825 St. Johns Avenue JEANNETTE EVELAND ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Palatka, FL 32177 PAM FROEHLICH, MIKE REYNOLDS Explore 4 2020 Putnam County FLORIDA Our Mission: “Serving you, meeting today’s challenges and focusing on the future” Jeff Rawls - DISTRICT 2; Larry Harvey- DISTRICT 4 Buddy Goddard - DISTRICT 5; Bill Pickens - DISTRICT 1; Terry Turner - DISTRICT 3 County Govt Information Mosquito Control Planning & Development Tax Collector 329-0200 329-0397 326-0307 329-0282 County Administrator Parks & Recreation Health Department Clerk of Court 329-0205 329-1268 326-3200 329-7600 Public Works Agricultural Center Putnam County Sheriff Codes Enforcement 329-0346 329-0318 329-0800 329-0317 Central Landfill Public Library Supervisor of Elections Permits and Inspections 329-0395 329-0126 329-0224 329-0307 Animal Control Emergency Services Property Appraiser Veterans Services 329-0396 329-0892 329-0286 329-0327 www.putnam-fl.com Government ComplexExplore • 525092020 Crill Avenue, Palatka From ABCs to Degrees: Putnam students covered from pre-k to college Above: A student’s cap is decorated during one of Putnam County’s graduation ceremonies in 2019. File Photos/Palatka Daily News By Emanuel Griffin Palatka Daily News [email protected] n essential aspect of Putnam County’s revitalization school year, Surrency has traveled around the country to has been its education system. speak at conferences about what the school district is doing ABeginning in prekindergarten and continuing through including the National Superintendents Forum in San Diego. college, local residents can rest assured the area provides a Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, Surrency was also state-of-the-art education. supposed to attend the 2020 Fulbright Leaders for Global “Putnam County is really coming together to move our Schools Program in Finland to learn from other school community in a positive direction,” said Rick Surrency, officials. superintendent of the Putnam County School District. “In order for our district to grow, it’s important for us to The school district’s 2019 graduation rate is 86.3%, which share information statewide and nationally and also to data show is the largest improvement in the state since 2015 partner with other districts,” Surrency said. “It has allowed with a 31.6 percentage-point increase. us to share our successes outside of our district.” According to Surrency, programs such as Advancement In addition to graduation rates, Putnam County schools Via Individual Determination and Jobs for Florida Graduates have made national news this year for other academic have been instrumental in increasing the graduation rate. achievements. “These programs have helped those students who are In April, U.S. News & World Report named Q.I. Roberts at-risk or possibly disadvantaged cross the finish line and Junior-Senior High School in Florahome as a 2020 Best graduate,” Surrency said. High School. Surrency attributed the school’s success to the As a result of the rapidly rising graduate rate, Putnam Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education County has received national attention. Throughout the program, which allows students to earn college credits in Explore 6 2020 City of Palatka Incorporated Jan. 8, 1853 Fist ow Justin Campbell, Commissione May Lawson Bown, Vice Mayo/Commissione Teill Hill, Mayo/Commissione Tammie McCaskill Valentine, Commissione Rufus Boom, Commissione. Second ow Jason Shaw, Police Chief Loan B. Becke, Finance Diecto J. R. Gimes, Fie Chief Don Holmes, City Manae not pictued IT’S OUR NATURE.
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