Comments on: Daytona State to Buy News-Journal Center, Replacing Theater

By: Caldwell

Caldwell — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:45:25 +0000

Additional facts:
The News Journal newspaper has put a stop on all articles relating to SMT and the Executive Director, therefore, these facts are not known and will not be publicized…However, these are facts know by the college, Daytona Beach commission, Lively Arts Board etc.
The newspaper does not believe in freedom of speech.

By: Richard X. Thripp

Richard X. Thripp — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:46:55 +0000

That sounds quite good. I must admit I’m not in the know on this; I haven’t been to the center and have only read news reports, but if that’s the case then I support the buy-out. I’ll have to get over there for the grand opening with Daytona State backing the theater.

By: Caldwell

Caldwell — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:44:22 +0000

As a person who has been involved with the NJC may I say that having the college takeover is far better fiscally than allowing this facility to close. Because Seaside refused to pay their rental fees on a monthly basis they almost destroyed the NJC. This takeover will also mean that the new director will be competent, professional, and intelligent which is not the case at the present time. Therein lies the other reason for the difficulties at the NJC…a totally incompetent Executive Director who received her position due to her father’s influence not because she is capable. She is still presently pulling this facility down and hopefully soon the center will be salvaged before she continues damaging it.
Dr. Sharples has great plans for this facility and the patrons of this community along with the DSC students will benefit from having access to this kind of a facility. The format will be similiar to the King Center in Melbourne which is college connected.