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Granada work to begin in 2023 The State Road 40 repaving will include vehicle and pedestrian safety measures PAGE 11A

MAKING A SPLASH

Bouncing back

Commissioners OK new car wash design

Ormond Beach Housing hosts back to school party

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INSIDE TEACHER SHORTAGE Volusia prepares for new school year amid teacher, school staff shortage PAGE 3A

MAXED OUT

Halifax Humane Society operating above its capacity PAGE 5A

ENDORSEMENTS

Publisher John Walsh’s picks for the primary election PAGE 12A

NEW BUCS

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First workout

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Sandcrabs celebrate new weight room. PAGE 2C

TAKING FLIGHT

New principal Michelle Sojka is excited for the new year at Pine Trail Elementary

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Born to run Photo by Michele Meyers

Seabreeze head coach Pat Brown, former booster club president Jonathan Bunch and Volusia County School Board Member Carl Persis celebrated the opening of the new weight room at Seabreeze High School.

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CITY WATCH

Commissioners OK new car wash design

JARLEENE ALMENAS SENIOR EDITOR

Higher purchasing threshold OK’d

The City Commission has unanimously approved a code of ordinances amendment to allow city staff to make purchases under $2,500 without first obtaining three verbal quotes.

Since 1998, staff have been required to obtain three verbal quotes for purchases between $500 and $2,499.

But inflation has pushed more items up into that price range, so some purchases that could previously be made quickly now require three quotes, causing delays, a city memo states.

“This has significantly hampered productivity, especially in the Public Works department, where small dollar purchases are necessitated to perform daily tasks,” the city memo states.

Even with the change, Ormond Beach has one of the lowest thresholds among area cities: Daytona Beach’s threshold is $3,000, Port Orange’s is $3,500 and New Smyrna Beach’s is $5,000.

The verbal quote requirements for purchases of $2,500 to $24,999.99 will remain unchanged, as will the requirement for commission approval for purchases over $25,000.

Pet-friendly designation?

The city of Ormond Beach will be pursuing a Better Cities for Pets certification from the Mars Petcare Program.

City Manager Joyce Shanahan asked city commissioners for direction regarding the designation during a commission meeting on Aug. 3.

Applying for the program is free, and the certification makes cities eligible for grants of up to $20,000, Shanahan said.

The grants “help cities create or expand programs that provide more welcoming places for people and pets,” according to the program’s website.

Twelve cities in Florida hold the certification.

City to apply for DOJ grant

Rendering by Sofarelli and Associates Architecture

Some of the changes to the building’s exterior design include black banding and the removal of the car wash company’s mascot from its signage.

Pleased with changes to the exterior design of a proposed new car wash building, the Ormond Beach City Commission voted unanimously on Aug. 3 to approve a rezoning and development order for the new fullservice car wash.

The new “Splash Car Wash” will be built at 55 N. Nova Road, at the site of a former church. The vacant church structure will be demolished.

The rezoning changes the land’s zoning designation from B-8 Commercial to Planned Business Development.

The Aug. 3 vote was a secondreading vote. The commission had

approved the development order on first reading during a meeting on July 19, with the condition that the applicant — Steve Schlossberg, of Splash Car Wash — make changes to the building’s exterior design.

“You did everything we asked,” City Commissioner Troy Kent said at the Aug. 3 meeting. “Thank you.

You’ve made it more appropriate for Ormond Beach, and I think you’re going to be so happy that you made these changes.”

Commissioners hadn’t liked some of the design’s colors and thought it included too many signs.

In response to their feedback,

Schlossberg switched the colors of the building’s banding from yellow and gray to black. A sponge mascot was also removed from building signage, font was changed, and sign lettering was sized down.

At night, the building signage — which was reduced from an overall 154 square feet to 119 square feet — will glow white.

“We’re excited to get this thing up and running, and we can’t wait to show you this cool new concept,” Schlossberg said.

The next City Commission meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16.

Through its consent agenda, the Ormond Beach City Commission also unanimously approved a city staff request to apply for an $11,850 Department of Justice grant.

The Ormond Beach Police Department wants to use the money to buy equipment for firearms simulation training, according to a city memo.

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‘From the best county to the best city’ Schools Howard Bailey began his leadership at the Ormond Beach Fire Department on Monday, Aug. 1.

JARLEENE ALMENAS SENIOR EDITOR

There’s a new fire chief in town.

Howard Bailey officially began his leadership at the Ormond Beach Fire Department on Monday, Aug. 1. As the former chief of Volusia County Fire Rescue, an agency he spent the last 30 years working for, he already knows the city well. And he said he’s looking forward to learning more, and getting closer to the community, thanks to the department’s smaller size. Volusia County has 21 fire stations; Ormond has four.

“In my mind, I’m going from the best county to the best city,” Bailey said. “... I have the opportunity, with that reduction in size, to do more for the workforce and more for the community.

Bailey began his career in fire service in 1989 as a volunteer firefighter with the Palm Coast Fire Department.

At the time, he had been working as an electrician for Sea Ray Boats, and he used to spend a lot of time driving within the Palm Coast community. One day, he spotted a sign by the fire station across from the Palm Coast Community Center asking for volunteers.

For about a month, he recalled, he would drive by and see that sign. One day, he decided to stop by the station and ask about the volunteer opportunity. It would lead to him becoming both EMT certified and fire

"When you see the type of stuff we see all the time, you realize how simple life really is. You don't have to complicate things, so I think people who are in this business are happy to serve the community, and I think there's just something there that tell us, as they say, we have a calling to help others."

HOWARD BAILEY, new Ormond Beach fire chief

certified. As a firefighter, you learn quickly whether or not it is the right job for you, Bailey said.

“Once you start going on the calls and have that ability to treat people or help people, it’s either a feeling you have or you don’t have,” Bailey said.

WELCOMING CHIEF BAILEY

In an emailed May 5 announcement from Ormond Beach City Manager Joyce Shanahan to the City Commission and city department directors, Shanahan wrote that Bailey upheld “the three pillars of the Ormond Beach Fire Department: courage, commitment, and compassion.”

“He is passionate about public service and brings a wealth of experience across all fire department roles and levels,” Shanahan wrote. “He specializes in operational efficiency and has built strong relationships throughout Volusia County within the public safety and emergency management community, as well as with community and civic leaders.”

In addition to his role as fire chief, Bailey is a member of the Volusia County Fire Chiefs Association, Florida Fire Chiefs Association and the International Association of Fire Chiefs. He is also an adjunct instructor at the Flagler Technical Institute, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and Daytona State College.

Bailey is replacing interim Fire Chief David King, who led the department for a little over five months after the retirement of former Fire Chief Richard Sievers in February. Sievers had accepted a position as the city of Deerfield Beach’s emergency manager.

At a City Commission meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 3, the City Commission welcomed Bailey to Ormond Beach.

“Chief, you’ve come highly recommended,” City Commissioner Dwight Selby said. “We’re going to get to know you better, but you also have big shoes to fill. ... We have a high bar for the Ormond Beach Fire Department. We’re confident that you can do a great job.”

The city will be hosting a welcome reception for Bailey prior to its next City Commission meeting at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 16, at the City Hall atrium.

HAPPY TO SERVE

As the new fire chief, Bailey said, his current goal is to familiarize himself with the department. He wants to meet the firefighters, get to know the community from this new vantage point and reach out to the local businesses. From every building in the city to every person, he said, he

“He is passionate about public service and brings a wealth of experience across all fire department roles and levels. He specializes in operational efficiency and has built strong relationships throughout Volusia County within the public safety and emergency management community, as well as with community and civic leaders.”

City Manager Joyce Shanahan, in a May 5 email announcing Bailey as the next fire chief

wants to get the pulse on Ormond Beach.

“I would want to, probably in the first 90 days, make sure that I’ve talked to every person,” said Bailey, referring to his firefighters. “... But once we do that, it’s almost like when you do strategic planning. You have to come in and get an assessment of the organization, and then you say, ‘OK, these are some of the directions on how we’re going to move forward.’”

This is an established agency, Bailey said, so future goals would revolve around how to better serve the community’s needs — response times, types of calls and service areas.

“At the end of the day, when somebody calls 911, they have every expectation that the Fire Department is going to show up and mitigate,” Bailey said.

What makes him feel accomplished? He said it’s when he “got things done for the working people,” whether that was through improved personal safety equipment, new trucks or through policy.

When he visits a fire station, he tells firefighters, “Come to work, do your job, have fun and go home,” and each of those phrases has different standards. “Come to work” means coming to work on time, with the right attitude and appropriately dressed, for example. “Go home,” in turn, means he wants all of his firefighters to make it home alive.

“When you see the type of stuff we see all the time, you realize how simple life really is,” Bailey said. “You don’t have to complicate things, so I think people who are in this business are happy to serve the community, and I think there’s just something there that tell us, as they say, we have a calling to help others.”

WELCOME RECEPTION FOR CHIEF HOWARD BAILEY When: 6 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 16 Where: Ormond Beach City Hall atrium, 22 S. Beach St. Details: Meet your new fire chief during this welcome reception, hosted by the city. The reception will take place prior to the 7 p.m. City Commission meeting.

prepare for teacher shortage Also: Volusia County Schools appoints new security coordinator.

JONATHAN SIMMONS MANAGING EDITOR

Like many school districts across Florida and the U.S., Volusia County Schools is facing a shortage of teachers and other school staff, with vacancies remaining as the school year approaches.

“These numbers are still higher than we would like,” Volusia County Schools Chief Human Resources Officer Mark West told School Board members at an Aug. 8 meeting, displaying charts showing the number of vacancies remaining for various district positions.

Eight Volusia County schools were fully staffed as of Aug. 8: Beachside Elementary, ReadPattillo Elementary, Coronado Beach Elementary, Spruce Creek Elementary, Mainland High, Spruce Creek High, Port Orange Elementary and Tomoka Elementary.

But that could change, West warned.

“As a former principal, I remember on the first day of school, there’s always somebody that comes in and says, ‘Great news! I’m having a baby!’ or, ‘Great news! My husband just got a job in Colorado!’ or something,” he said. “So I really hate to throw these names up here. But as of right now, these are the schools that are fully staffed, and we’re hoping that we’re even going to have more tomorrow that are fully staffed.

Classroom positions, and exceptional student education positions in particular, are a critical shortage area, he said. The district still has a total of 253 instructional staff vacancies; 124 of those are for elementary school positions.

A shortage of math teachers in secondary schools has led the district to consider creating a pilot program that would have some math teachers work remotely, leading the class over a video stream while a substitute teacher in the classroom supervises the students.

“If we’re able to do that successfully, I think that’s going to be a very popular thing that we’ll be able to put forward,” West said. “That’s not our first option, but it is an option for us.”

Paraprofessionals are also in short supply — the district needs 84 of them — but a new $15-perhour minimum pay rate seems to have “made [the positions] a little more attractive,” West said.

The district needs 10 more bus drivers and nine more attendants, but can cover all area routes with the current staffing, he said.

“This is just the optimum situation,” West said. “If we had 10 additional operators, we would be able to have everybody doing exactly everything they needed to do, full-time.”

In some cases, the district will be able to fill gaps by moving people around. For instance, West said, the district currently has four elementary schools that have no school counselors, while some other schools have two counselors.

“We’re going to ... take a look to see where we can appropriately take from those schools that have two counselors and shift that support to the schools that have zero counselors,” he said. “We’re not getting rid of any counselors, though — let me say that right up front. We’re holding on to everybody.”

SCHOOL DISTRICT APPOINTS NEW SECURITY COORDINATOR

New Ormond Beach Fire Chief Howard Bailey has over 30 years of experience in the fire service.

Photo by Jarleene Almenas

The Volusia County School Board at an Aug. 8 meeting voted to appoint Chastity Burke as its new coordinator of school safety and security.

Burke was previously the district’s guardian commander specialist. She has an associate’s degree in criminal justice and has worked in law enforcement for 20 years, including as a Volusia County Sheriff’s Office detective, according to district staff.

Burke joined Volusia County Schools in 2021 as a guardian commander.

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LGBT issues spur Gen Z political activism

DeSantis suspends prosecutor for pledge on abortion

Local teens said state and county-level debates about LGBT rights inspired them to get involved.

JONATHAN SIMMONS MANAGING EDITOR

Government actions on LGBT matters — such as Florida’s passage of the Parental Rights in Education bill (H.B. 1557), known to opponents as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill — are pushing some young people into political activism ahead of this year’s elections.

Standing on a street corner between Flagler Palm Coast High School and Wawa with a group of young locals waving signs supporting local School Board candidates Sally Hunt and Courtney VandeBunte, 17-year-old FPC student Cameron Driggers linked the local youth activity to a broader trend.

“I think this rally and the active work that we’ve been doing on [candidates’] behalf is really a testament to how Gen Z is standing up and making their voice heard, and showing that we’re not going to take oppression lying down, we’re going to stand up for our rights,” he said.

Statistically, Generation Z — people born between 1997 and 2012, also referred to as “Zoomers” — leans to the left of older generations on social issues like same-sex marriage, transgender rights and abortion.

Zoomers also more likely to be LGBT: In Gallup polling this past February, 20.8% of adult Gen Z respondents — about one in five — identified as LGBT, compared to 10.5% of Millennials, 4.2% of Generation X respondents and 2.6% of Baby Boomers.

They also seem to vote. 2018 midterms and 2020 elections both saw high youth voter turnout.

Local LGBT activist and FPC student Jack Petocz helped organize the local group “Recall FCSB” — for “Recall Flagler County School Board” — last November after School

Photo by Jonathan Simmons

Locals Emelia Kern, Samantha Stone, Cameron Driggers, Lucy Noble and Jack Petocz campaign for local candidates with other students.

Board incumbent Jill Woolbright pushed to have the district remove a black LGBT memoir, “All Boys Aren’t Blue,” from school media centers.

Some students interpreted that act as a response to the book’s LGBT themes; Woolbright has said that her opposition to the text’s presence in schools stemmed from its explicit sexual content.

Petocz had also organized a student walkout at FPC and around the state in response to H.B. 1557. “It’s written to be intentionally vague — it’s ‘K through 3,’ and then ‘in a matter which is not age-appropriate],’ so it continues into later grades,” he said.

He referred to news stories about other counties discussing discouraging teachers from displaying a photo of a same-sex spouse on their desk, saying that the law could have a chilling effect on discussions of LGBT people. “It’s quite evident that this bill is going to have wideranging effects,” he said.

Petocz has also been keeping an eye on recent state-level debates about transgender health care: The Florida Department of Health has proposed guidelines that discourage social gender transitions (changes in pronoun use, haircuts and clothing) for transgender minors and would limit transgender minors’ access to hormone blockers and cross-sex hormones.

“I think it’s just again another blatant attack to hurt the community,” Petocz said. “...Some of these are just simple steps, like socially transitioning ... allowing people to use a name that they identify with, allowing people to dress the way they want. It’s not always hormones and puberty blockers and things like that.”

Emelia Kern, a recent Matanzas graduate, said she became involved in local politics when students rallied at the Government Services Building in support of “All Boys Aren’t Blue” before a School Board meeting in November.

“I think it’s so important to stay to stay involved if you can, and if you’re capable,” she said, “because even if it doesn’t directly affect you, it does affect so many people and so many people’s lives, and it’s so important to look out for your peers.”

FPC student Samantha Stone, 17, said she started getting involved in politics after Petocz organized the walkout.

“This year, a lot of my friends are starting to speak out,” she said. “The walkout started a lot of things where a lot of people jumped on. ... We’ve had a lot going on the last couple years, and that really was an awakening for a lot of people, and especially a lot of kids at the high school. We’re all becoming active now.”

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Saying that a twice-elected Hillsborough County prosecutor has put himself “above the law,” Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday suspended State Attorney Andrew Warren for pledging to not enforce Florida’s 15week restriction on abortion.

DeSantis also targeted Warren for joining a separate letter “condemning the criminalization of transgender people and gender-affirming healthcare” that was published by the organization Fair and Just Prosecution a year ago.

DeSantis appointed Hillsborough County judge Susan Lopez to take Warren’s place during his suspension.

Flanked by law enforcement officials, DeSantis held a press conference Aug. 4 to announce Warren’s suspension, effective immediately.

The governor said he will pursue Warren’s eventual removal from office, an issue that would have to go before the Republican-controlled state Senate.

“The conduct that he has done has fell below the standard that’s required in the Florida Constitution. When you’re saying you’re not going to enforce certain laws you don’t like, that’s a neglect of duty,” DeSantis said.

Warren, a Democrat, accused the governor of overstepping his authority.

“Today’s political stunt is an illegal overreach that continues a dangerous pattern by Ron DeSantis of using his office to further his own political ambition,” Warren said in a prepared statement.

Warren, who was first elected as state attorney for Florida’s 13th Judicial Circuit in 2016, recently signed a joint letter promising to avoid prosecuting people for providing or seeking abortions. That letter was also published by Fair and Just Prosecution, which bills itself as bringing together elected local prosecutors to promote “a justice system grounded in fairness, equity, compassion, and fiscal responsibility.”

Florida moves toward transgender health care restrictions An executive order Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signed to dismiss Hillsborough County prosecutor Andrew Warren states that Warren “demonstrated his incompetence and willful defiance of his duties … when he signed a ‘Joint Statement’ with other elected prosecutor in support of gender-transition treatments for children and bathroom usage based on gender identity.”

The dismissal comes as the state considers restrictions on transgender health care treatments.

The joint statement Warren had joined, published by the organization Fair and Just Prosecution in June 2021, says signees “pledge to use our discretion and not promote the criminalization of gender-affirming healthcare or transgender people.”

The statement adds, “We do not support the use of scarce criminal justice and law enforcement resources on criminalization of doctors who offer medically necessary, safe, gender-affirming care to trans youth, parents who safeguard their child’s health and wellbeing by seeking out such treatments, or any individuals who use facilities aligned with their gender identity.”

Florida does not currently have laws barring gender-affirming health care or banning transgender people from using bathrooms that align with their gender identity.

But the Florida Board of Medicine, whose members are appointed by the governor, voted in a Friday, Aug. 5, meeting in Dania Beach to move forward with a rule-making process that may restrict transgender health care for minors and add waiting periods for adults.

The board is considering rules based on a Florida Department of Health proposal that would discourage social gender transition (changes in haircuts, names, clothing) for minors and bar doctors from prescribing puberty-blockers or hormones to minors, or performing surgery, on minors for the purpose of gender transition.

The American Academy of Pediatrics and other medical associations have opposed the proposed restrictions.

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Halifax Humane Society over capacity Unlike many industries, the Humane Society’s goal is to get out of business: That would mean all animals would be adopted.

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With an average of about 375 animals daily, the Halifax Humane Society has reached the maximum number of animals it can house.

That already is an “uncomfortable capacity,” said Barry KuKes, community outreach and marketing director. Yet there were times in recent weeks when capacity topped 600 at the shelter, located at 2364 LPGA Blvd. Owner surrenders and kitten season, which started May 1, were the main reasons for the influx of animals.

“It’s a hard thing for us, because if we keep telling people, ‘No, we won’t take your animal,’ sometimes they just walk out the door and just hang [the leash] on the fence, and they just walk away. They leave it there — they just walk away.”

Sometimes, owner surrenders are justified: The pet owner’s new landlord has banned pets and given them little notice to find a new home — difficult in the current market — or the pet owner is facing a health or financial crises. But because the shelter is at capacity, the animals are often placed in pop-up kennels

Domino is among the 375 animals available for adoption at the Halifax Humane Society.

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Barry KuKes holds Sonny, a puppy who already has a hold on him.

or housed in offices alongside staff.

Ideally, the shelter would keep pet numbers to 200 or under, but KuKes said that is likely not realistic these days.

“We were at 200 or less during COVID,” KuKes said. “People were home, keeping their pets, not surrendering, coming out adopting because they wanted a buddy as they were stuck at home. We actually got down to, one point, 17 animals. ... It was like a ghost town. It was wonderful.”

Unlike many industries, the Humane Society’s goal is to get out of business, he added. That would mean all animals would be adopted.

One of the challenges the shelter faces now is that people cannot afford to keep their pets, and the pets that come to the shelter often have special needs — for instance, they don’t get along with other animals

or aren’t good with children. That shrinks the pool of potential adopters.

Staffing is also a challenge, KuKes said.

How can the community help?

Cash donations are always accepted, and are preferred over things like bedding and blankets.

Volunteers are also appreciated, KuKes said. Though the shelter has over 1,000 volunteers registered, only about 150 are active. And of those, about 50 volunteer regularly.

And if members of the community are thinking of adopting a new pet, KuKes said, they should come in person to see which animals are available at the shelter. A potential adopter may come in interested in one dog, and find they connect with another one.

“Some dogs will usually find you, versus you find them,” KuKes said.

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Palm Coast designates Aug. 7 as Purple Heart Day ‘For all the years growing up, that was one honor that he received that he never, ever spoke about,’ Mayor David Alfin said about his father’s Purple Heart medal.

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Mayor David Alfin revealed a personal connection to the Purple Heart medal, before reading the proclamation that told the history of the award, at the Aug. 2 City Council meeting.

“My dad received a Purple Heart many years ago for his service in Korea,” Alfin said.

When Alfin was growing up, a framed display of medals hung in the den in the family’s home.

“One of those was his Purple Heart, and I can tell you, for all the years growing up, that was one honor that he received that he never, ever spoke about. I share that because I think that’s probably the case with so many of our veterans that have suffered in some way and been awarded a Purple Heart.”

Alfin then read the proclamation, which explained that the Purple Heart was established by George Washington in 1782, during the Rev-

olutionary War. The medal was not awarded for 150 years until it was reinstated in 1932. Given to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who were wounded or killed in combat, about 1.8 million have been awarded in the country’s history.

Aug. 7, 2022, will be Purple Heart Day in Palm Coast, and the City Council encourages “all citizens to show their appreciation our Purple Heart recipients have made in defending our freedoms, to acknowledge their courage and to show them the honor and support they have earned.”

Charles Hanger, who was awarded a Purple Heart for his service in Vietnam from 1969 to 1971, was at the meeting to accept the proclamation. Hanger and his wife, Jennifer, have lived in Palm Coast since 1980; he is a service officer of the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 86. He also serves on the Flagler County Veterans Advisory Council.

He told Alfin at the meeting that he has seen a great increase in veterans services and charities.

As of 2020, there were 12,000 veterans in Flagler County, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

He encouraged residents to reach out to veterans and ask them if they are aware of the services offered by the county. Visit flaglercounty.gov/ departments/veterans-services.

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Three arrested in Bunnell drug raid Three people were arrested after deputies raided their home in Bunnell the morning of Aug. 2, finding drugs and drug paraphernalia.

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office got a search warrant for the home on Avocado Boulevard based on an undercover operation by the FCSO’s Special Investigative Unit, according to a news release from the FCSO. The three suspects — a 41-yearold man, a 35-year-old woman and a 64-year-old man — were arrested and taken to the county jail. Two other adults in the home were not arrested.

“Kudos to our SIU team for taking down this drug house,” Flagler County Sheriff Staly said, according to the news release. “Here’s another fine example of why Flagler County is a bad place for those who peddle poison. I hope this serves as a warning for anyone who tries to sell drugs here. We’ll make sure to find a place for you at the Green Roof Inn.” Detectives found fentanyl, methamphetamine, hydrocodone and paraphernalia (a scale and baggies) in the home.

Dune project to stage at Jungle Hut Park A dune reconstruction project will take place south of Flagler County’s Jungle Hut Park Aug. 15-30, and equipment may be staged at the park’s parking lot as early as Aug. 10.

“The wooden walkover will still be accessible to users, and if they head north on the beach, it shouldn’t be problematic,” Flagler County Parks and Recreation Supervisor Craig Lenniger said in a county government news release.

The Hammock Dunes Shoreline Management Committee, part of the Hammock Dunes Owner’s Association, is overseeing the project, which will cover about 1,500 feet of the north end of the Hammock Dunes shoreline, according to the news release.

Contractors will be using the park as a staging and entry area, and there will be signs and fences around the work area.

Horse access to Jungle Hut will be barred; the nearest horse access will

COPS CORNER JULY 26

THE ANGRY YOUNG MAN 9:42 p.m. 600 block of South Nova Road, Ormond Beach Disorderly conduct. A woman was preparing to leave work at a convenience store when she saw an unfamiliar young man standing in front of the store and yelling at passersby and passing cars.

She told the man that if he wasn’t there to buy something, he needed to leave. He started yelling at her.

Police officers arrested the man.

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be at MalaCompra Park.

Other nearby beach access parks include Bay Drive Park, at 30 Bay Drive; MalaCompra Park, at 115 MalaCompra Road; Old Salt Park, at 200 16th Road; River to Sea Preserve, at 9805 N. Oceanshore Blvd; and Varn Park, at 3665 N. Oceanshore Blvd.

Firefighters put out house fire in Palm Coast’s R Section

Palm Coast firefighters put out a kitchen fire at a house on Ryecroft Lane on Aug. 2.

There was one person in the house, and no pets. No one was injured, and fire damage was confined to the kitchen and part of the home’s garage.

The first report to the Fire Department mentioned a popping sound in the garage, according to a Fire Department spokesman.

When firefighters arrived, light smoke was coming out of the home’s roof and eaves. Fire crews tried to enter through the front door, but couldn’t because items were piled up inside the house, according to the Fire Department.

When firefighters entered through a bedroom in the back of the house, they found a fire in the kitchen.

Firefighters could not determine the cause of the fire, so the Fire Department referred the case to the Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office for investigation.

Firm advises Palm Coast to revise investment policy

PFM Asset Management has recommended that the city of Palm Coast revise its investment policy, allowing for more flexibility, to make the city’s investments as safe as possible.

The changes would increase the maximum allocation of funds from 25% to 50% for both Florida Prime funds and Intragovernmental Investment Pools.

The maturity limitations will also increase from five to 5.5 years for supranational securities, corporate notes, and state/local government debt securities.

PFM’s representative noted that the city’s financial situation is much stronger than it was in years past, and these changes give the city’s finance director more flexibility in unfinished homes.

But when workers arrived two days later, an electrician found that the wires leading from the duplex homes’ interiors to their AC units were suddenly too short, and the wiring couldn’t be completed.

Inside the homes, someone had bashed holes into the walls and carved indecipherable lettering into the drywall.

Wires for interior electrical outlets had also been cut short throughout the homes.

Damage was believed to exceed $1,000 in value.

It wasn’t clear how the person or persons who caused the damage had entered the homes.

A POINTED PROBLEM 7:38 p.m. 200 block of Palm Coast Parkway, Palm Coast Narcotics, resisting an officer.

Deputies responded to a tip about two suspicious men exchanging money in front of a drug store.

The tipster warned 911 dispatch-

handling the city’s investments.

Mayor David Alfin said the city has been criticized for providing a small return on its investments. But he defended the city’s strategy, which he described as being “fiscally conservative with every penny” and never getting into risky investments.

Man steals construction vehicle, takes joyride

Palm Coast IT director earns certification

Palm Coast Information Technology Director Doug Akins recently completed the John Scott Dailey Florida Institute of Government’s Certified Government Chief Information Officer (CGCIO) program.

Akins is one of only 245 certified professionals in the state, according to a news release.

“I took on this certification program because technology is advancing at a rapid pace, and we want to keep the city of Palm Coast on the forefront of the latest innovations,” Akins said.

The 12-month CGCIO program is designed to give participants the skills and knowledge to address organization, governance, management, and strategic planning issues from the executive leadership perspective, according to the news releaase.

“Doug has been a great asset to the city of Palm Coast for over 17 years, and we’re so proud of this new achievement,” City Manager Denise Bevan said. “Technology is an essential function of city government, and I have confidence in Doug standing at the helm. Adding this high-quality certification to his professional development will only enhance his leadership abilities and help create a solid plan for the City’s future technology needs.”

Akins has been with the city of Palm Coast since 2005.

He first served as a senior applications analyst, then was promoted to director of information technology in 2019.

The stolen JLG Lull telehandler.

A man stole a $60,000 piece of construction equipment and drove it 2.5 miles down State Road A1A on Aug. 6, crushing fire hydrants, fiberoptic equipment and mailboxes as he went.

Deputies had responded to a report about someone driving a large piece of construction equipment down the sidewalk in Beverly Beach at 3771 N. Ocean Shore Blvd. at about 8 a.m., according to an FCSO news release.

When deputies arrived, they stopped a 56-year-old transient man, Randy Lee Wealand, who was operating a JLG Lull telehandler alongside A1A. A bicycle and lawn mower were hanging from the telehandler’s front boom, according to an arrest report.

Deputies found that Wealand had entered a construction site and stolen the $60,000 Lull.

Wealand drove the Lull over two fire hydrants, a Charter Communications fiber node and resident mailboxes, and broke several sections of

sidewalk.

The damage he caused is estimated at more than $10,000.

“This career criminal decided to go on a joyride with a large piece of construction equipment,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “Wealand would have caused more damage if he was not stopped and apprehended by deputies. Another win for ‘see something, say something,’ so a special thank you to the citizens who called us.”

Wealand has an extensive criminal history in Pennsylvania, with three felony convictions.

He also has a record in Florida, with eight felony convictions, and arrests for grand theft auto, burglary, battery on a law enforcement officer, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, among others.

Deputies arrested him for grand theft, theft from a construction site, felony criminal mischief, and trespassing on a construction site.

Might ‘Dry Lake’ become wet?

Aug. 9 City Council workshop.

In the deal, the city will provide 3.5 acres in a narrow strip of the Seminole Trail development, at the corner of Citation Parkway and Seminole Woods Boulevard.

In exchange, the city will receive two parcels of land: one that is .75 acres from Palm Coast Land Opportunities Inc., and another that is .96

acres from SG Flagler Holdings.

The developer will also exchange parcels that are needed to make the connection between Dry Lake and the Seven Oaks Waterway.

If Dry Lake is to become wet, Mayor David Alfin joked, perhaps it should be given a more appropriate name.

ers that one of the men had a large knife affixed to a green bicycle.

A deputy found the man with the green bicycle. The knife was attached to the handlebars.

The man acted nervous and started packing up his belongings when he saw the deputy.

When the deputy approached, the man said he was in a hurry, then reached toward the knife before the deputy stopped him and told him to put his hands behind his back.

The man didn’t cooperate, and kept reaching for his pockets — where the deputy found another knife, plus a piece of tin foil coated with a burnt powder.

The man told the deputy it was “fake heroin.”

It tested positive for fentanyl.

The deputy arrested the man.

walked into a convenience store, got a fountain drink and a prepackaged Caesar salad, walked out without paying, then sat down at a table right in front of the store to eat.

A store employee called the police.

A manager told an arriving police officer that the woman had been trespassed from the store in the past.

The officer walked over to the woman, who was sitting with two other people, and asked her if she’d been trespassed from the store before.

“Was I?” she replied.

The woman then told the people she was sitting with that it was time to leave.

The three stood up and started to walk past the police officer.

The officer stopped the woman and arrested her.

Road, Palm Coast Narcotics. A deputy saw a small blue car speeding south at about 50 mph in a 35-mph zone on Old Kings Road.

The car abruptly slowed as it passed the deputy, who conducted a traffic stop, according to an incident report.

As the deputy approached the car, the deputy noticed a passenger in the front seat peering back toward the deputy’s patrol vehicle.

“Seconds later, upon contact, the passenger suddenly appeared to be sleeping,” the deputy wrote in an incident report.

The car smelled of marijuana. The deputy asked the driver if there was anything illegal in the car, aside from marijuana.

“There is nothing in there besides weed,” the driver said.

The deputy searched the car and found 336 grams of marijuana, plus containers of THC oil and prescription pills.

Deputies arrested both men.

What is now known as Dry Lake could soon become a 35-acre lake with two small islands, after a land swap and developer-funded excavation, giving the city of Palm Coast “significant flood storage capacity,” according to a presentation at an

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Granada Boulevard repaving to include pedestrian safety measures The project design is estimated to be completed by the spring of 2023 with construction beginning in the summer of 2023.

BRENT WORONOFF ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Repaving Granada Boulevard (State Road 40) in Ormond Beach from U.S. 1 to A1A is scheduled to begin in the summer of 2023, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.

The FDOT presented a public webinar on the project on Aug. 9.

The presentation can be seen at the project website at cflroads.com/ project/447105-1.

The project will cover a 1.5-mile stretch, but repaving will not include the Granada Bridge.

In addition to repaving, plans include encouraging slower speeds on the busy stretch by narrowing travel lanes, adding raised crosswalks at mid-block crossings and introducing subtle alignment shifts.

Traffic signals at Ridgewood Avenue and A1A will be upgraded with new mast arms. Intersection safety will be enhanced with upgraded curb ramps and intersection lighting.

Other plans include three new mid-block crossings to improve pedestrian mobility. There is currently only one mid-block crossing along the route and none east of the Granada Bridge. The new mid-block crossings with pedestrian-activated signals will be at Washington Street and two on beachside — east of Vining Court and west of Bovard Avenue.

The crosswalks will also have overhead and in-road lightning.

The Washington Street and Vining Court crossings will include directional median openings. The current mid-block crossing between Ridgewood Avenue and Beach Street will be upgraded.

The project proposes to change the full median opening at Washington Street to a bi-directional opening.

Vehicles will be able to turn right or left onto Washington Street, but vehicles on Washington Street will only be allowed to turn right onto Granada Boulevard.

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Crosswalks will be raised and include in-road lighting and pedestrian activated signals (pedestrian hybrid beacons).

Proposed crosswalk and directional median east of Vining Court.

The new mid-block crossings with pedestrianactivated signals will be at Washington Street and two on beachside — east of Vining Court and west of Bovard Avenue.

The proposed typical section will include two 10-foot wide travel lanes in each direction and a 12- to 20-foot wide median.

The existing sidewalks and parking will remain and all improvements will be constructed within the existing right-of-way.

The design of the project is expected to be completed by the spring of 2023 at a cost of $1.36 million. Construction is estimated to begin in the summer of 2023 at an estimated cost of $5.38 million.

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John Walsh’s 2022 primary election endorsements Walsh backs candidates who support development, focus on constituents.

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I endorse Lori Tolland for city of Ormond Beach Commission.

Tolland is a strong leader. Starts at home with her family — a large family at that.

And while raising her seven children, she works in health care and has served on community boards, including Leisure Services and the Planning Board.

I agree with her on the following

LETTERS Countering the mayor’s response Dear Editor, The July 28th Observer carried a letter from Ed Kolaska, questioning the sources and amounts of Mayor Bill Partington’s $110,000 campaign contributions since 2020. The mayor’s response was published alongside, defending his 19-year City Commission record with the words “I’m proud” repeated in four separate paragraphs. Let’s examine several of his vague statements: Mayor: “With inflation, elections cost more than ever, which forces my colleagues and I to fundraise.

The U.S. Senate race between Val Demings and Marco Rubio has raised $72 million combined.”

Fact: The Senate race has no connection to the Ormond Beach city election, where Mayor Partington has accepted significant contributions from a transportation consultant and bait house operator who have contracts with the city, from recipients of lucrative CRA grants to improve downtown Granada properties, and from developers who have won commission approvals for their projects.

Mayor: “It takes teamwork to provide some of the lowest tax and utility rates in Volusia County.”

Fact: Ormond Beach, currently taxing property valued at $4.5 billion, enjoys the highest assessed property values in Volusia County.

Water and sewer rates have been increased 13 times during Bill Partington’s 19 years on the city commission. The current minimum monthly payment for water, sewer, garbage, recycling, and stormwater is $65.34, up from $52.68 in 2014.

On Oct. 1, water and sewer rates will go up again by 3.5%. (Source: 20222023 City Budget Document) Mayor: “As shown in 2018 and 2020 (elections), the majority of residents seem pleased with the low, slow growth policies I have worked on.”

Fact: That majority is apparently unaware of Mayor Partington’s vote to abolish Ormond’s strict wetland protection rules and his votes to eliminate the development review and environmental citizen advisory boards. Recently, he voted for a design contract to build a second sewer plant so our city can provide sewer services to the yet-to-bebuilt Avalon Park mega-development in Daytona Beach. His slow growth policies did not preclude the city’s recent annexation of Plantation Oaks on the Loop, nearly 1700 units at buildout, including 427 manufactured homes that will pay no property taxes while burdening Ormond Beach services and traffic.

KEN AND JULIE SIPES Ormond Beach

A positive letter Dear Editor, I am dismayed by all the negative letters, so I decided to write and remind us of what a wonderful community Ormond Beach is. I moved here in 1975 and yes, I have seen our sleepy town turn into a

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on the Leisure Services Board for years and also gets her hands dirty, as she did being involved with the native plant project at Vader Park as a member of the Garden Club of the Halifax. nContinue to support the Downtown CRA: The downtown corridor is one of the city’s best assets. This downtown area is unique and a draw for locals and tourists. It is a huge economic engine for Ormond Beach.

And the work is not done — there are still many improvements to enhance and preserve this special district.

CRAs are not always successful, but this one is. I agree: Continue to redevelop the downtown district.

issues: nDevelopment and growth is not out of control: The city of Ormond Beach has increased by only 5,000 residents in the last 10 years. And as a city commissioner, her primary job is to uphold and enforce current land use codes. nParks and Recreation: Her actions speak loudly. She has been

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real city. And yes, there have been growing pains but there is so much to be proud of.

Ormond Beach developed the Nova Community Center with baseball, indoor space for other sports, tennis and now pickleball.

The Ormond Beach Sports Complex, The South Ormond Neighborhood Center and park and Ormond Beach Skatepark are other examples. With these facilities we have a highly active youth sports program.

Some of our youths even played baseball at Cooperstown, as noted in the paper a few weeks ago.

Ormond has worked to preserve our historical buildings with improvements to the Casements and Rockefeller Gardens. We have an amazing Historical Society with events and educational programs as well as the MacDonald House Welcome Center and museum.

Speaking of gardens, did you know we have twelve parks? That’s amazing for a city our size. The most recent is Vadner Park, developed by the Garden Club with all indigenous flora.

And let us not forget all the improvements to Main Street and the renovated and expanded Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens.

There have been so many new residents since I moved here. The ones I have spoken to are impressed with all this great city has to offer.

Let’s focus on the positives instead of the things we disagree with.

Ormond isn’t perfect, but no city is. I believe the leadership in this city I have called home for decades has done its best to make Ormond Beach thrive.

pedestrian area in the park that isn’t parking. The citizens should know why, and for what purpose the city is proposing this massive amount of seating, and what is their real longterm goal for the park?

KATHY ARNOLD Ormond Beach

Looking at proposed Cassen Park plans Dear Editor, I was thinking about the status of our waterfront parks. Regarding Cassen Park, the city plans to add more seating and structures. Looking at the conceptual proposals, I’m compelled to try and do an estimation of what the city is proposing.

Using a rough estimate for seating in the various sizes of structures the city is proposing, it is conceivable that seven 16-foot by 16-foot structures could hold four to six picnic tables each. Each table could hold six to eight people. That would be seating for 24 to 48 people in each structure. Seven proposed shaded structures could seat somewhere between 168 to 336 people.

The large covered 20-foot by 28-foot structure proposed for the old bait house site would hold six to eight picnic tables, giving additional seating capacity for up to 64 people.

Something does not add up. The city is proposing to add covered seating and structures for hundreds of people. They are also proposing to add more benches, on top of the existing 50 odd benches which have seating for 200 or so people. This is crazy. Where would these people park?

This makes absolutely no sense.

There probably aren’t two acres of

I endorse Rob Littleton for Volusia County Council.

I met Littleton in 2016, as many of us did, when he first ran for City Commission.

Littleton has exceeded my expectations as commissioner in his three terms of service.

What impresses me most is his

MARY ANNE ANDREW Ormond Beach

Thanks, Ormond Dear Editor: This month, the City Commission is finalizing the tax rate for the 2023 year and I want to commend them for managing, somehow, to keep our tax rate so low in the face of record inflation. While so many other cities and states are scrambling to keep up with the needs of their government. I find it incredible that our city prioritizes spending and budgeting carefully like it does so that we can enjoy a great city like ours at such an affordable cost. Thank you, Ormond Beach.

SCOTT EDWARDS Ormond Beach

Loss of Ormond Beachside Hospital Dear Editor: The Advent Hospital on A1A was closed after hurricane damage in 2016 and demolished in 2019. The property will now provide parking across the street from a future beachfront hotel.

In 2018, Mayor Bill Partington advised the Observer he had talked to both area hospitals about replacing the lost emergency room and was told the market could not profitably support the needed beachside urgent-care facility. “They’re not budging,” he said.

Meanwhile, Daytona Beach Shores was taking steps to address the closed Ormond hospital, calling it “the only place for acute medical treatment on the Daytona Beach area’s beachside.”

The Shores City Council unanimously approved a 2018 agreement with Halifax Health to utilize a cityowned building at 3048 S. Atlantic Ave., budgeting $150,000 for roof repairs, interior improvements, a 12-space parking lot, and a widened emergency access driveway. Halifax invested $1.1 million, $150,000 for equipment, and signed a 10 year, $1000/month lease.

The Daytona Beach Shores Halifax Health Express Care opened on July 1, 2021, creating 10 jobs.

Since his 2018 comments, Mayor Partington has offered no progress reports on restoring the lost emergency room. The city has since suffered the pandemic, spent $1 million to buy a church and turn it into a parking lot, funded a $440,000 contract with a transportation engineering consultant, paid $340,000 for outside legal counsel to fight the county property appraiser on a golf course tax assessment, put up $800,000 to match an ECHO grant for the Performing Arts Center, and approved a $900,000 bait house and $1 million boat dock for Cassen Park.

On Saturday, March 19, the bridge and peninsula were gridlocked from dawn until early afternoon by 1,200

Rob Littleton

consistent approach, process, to governance. In business, good process trumps talent.

Littleton’s approach to taxes is SMART: sensible, measurable, accountable, reachable and timely.

Using this consistent approach to financial issues will ensure he keeps his emotions out of the decisionmaking process. marathon runners starting from The Casements on a permit granted by the city, presumable for money.

Medical emergencies east of the river were forced to negotiate heavy A1A traffic to reach the distant Halifax Health hospital in time.

Clearly, Ormond Beach needs to invest resources to gain a partnership with a local hospital. Why not use the substantial federal Covid relief funds? Why not extend the CRA to the west side of A1A to tap into a redevelopment fund historically flush with cash?

Mr. Mayor, four years after telling us “They’re not budging”, emergencies remain a matter of life and death.

Daytona Beach Shores got a deal done, why can’t we?

Can there be any higher city priority than bringing back a lifesaving beachside emergency room?

Observer “If we are to build a better world, we must remember that the guiding principle is this — a policy of freedom for the individual is the only truly progressive policy.”

Friedrich Hayek “Road to Serfdom,” 1944

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JEFF BOYLE Ormond Beach

FDOT plans improvements for Granada Dear Editor: Improvements, really? From what I can see from your article in the Ormond Beach Observer dated Aug. 4, it looks to me like their sole objective in the over $5 million project is to slow traffic down from North Young Street to A1A. The article states they would narrow the road and create a bicycle trail to make traffic go slower. It is already similar to bumper cars on this stretch of road. Not sure how narrowing this area with the increasing of traffic daily would make it safer for pedestrians.

One of the main causes of people going to fast in this area is the frustration they find trying to beat the traffic lights. Everyone here has nicknamed them “the forever lights.” It is in insane the little time people get to get through the light from North Halifax to South Halifax versus the timing of the light on East Granada (Rt. 40).

Would it not make more sense just to post the speed limit lower and enforce it and change the stop light to more reasonable waiting time? And then put your $5 million to somewhere where it would really do some good. I am sure there are many other places.

It has been my experience, being a contractor of 40 plus years, that every engineer that designs a product or a project should have to assembly that product or build the project. Most would see that what looks good on paper does not always work in reality. I hope this is not the case with some engineer sitting behind a desk, who does not live in this area, and thinks this is what this area really needs. Sometimes common sense needs to overrule a desire to have your project go into effect.

I have my doubts that I am the only one that thinks this is a bad idea.

Bruce, a 2-year-old mixed breed. His adoption fee is $100.

Banjo, a 1-year-old mixed breed. His adoption fee is $150.

Mango, a 9-year-old mixed breed. Her adoption fee has already been paid.

Spike, a 2-year-old domestic shorthair mix. His adoption fee is $50.

TERRY YORK Ormond Beach

Send letters to editor@palmcoastobserver.com.

To adopt any of these animals, or see others, visit the Halifax Humane Society’s main campus at 2364 LPGA Blvd. or call 274-4703.

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hildren hopped through bounce houses, had their faces painted and enjoyed snow cones and cotton candy at a back-to-school party hosted by the Ormond Beach Housing Authority on Tuesday, Aug. 9, on South Washing-

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The Housing Authority also gave the children backpacks filled with school supplies to help them start the new school year.

–JAKE MONTGOMERY

Kj Badger, 7, enjoys one of the bounce houses.

Sue Elefritz, 65, gives a snow cone to Ayden Jones, 11.

Cheyanne Ellis, 6, in a bounce house.

Zoey McMillen gets her face painted by Shy Morris, 47, of Art by Shy.

Board member Joe Daniels, 86, prepares a snow cone.

Emma Sullivan, 5, jumps away from her brother Landon Sullivan, 9.

Promyse Scott, 6, eating cotton candy after her face painting.

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ORMOND We are pleased to introduce the newest addition to our staff, Executive Chef Scott Krause Chef Krause has excelled at some of the most revered concepts in Miami, New York, Chicago, Las Vegas and Washington DC. Specializing in Northern Italian and French cuisines he revels in working with fresh pasta and hand Now proudly serving Prime butchered meats and fish.

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QUILTING HELP AND MAKING FIDGET QUILTS When: 9:30 a.m. to noon Where: Ormond Beach Library, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach Details: The Mother Hen group of the Racing Fingers Quilt Guild hosts a community outreach meeting on the second Thursday of the month.

They welcome anyone who has quilting questions, wants information about the guild, wants to sit and sew with the group or wants to make fidget quilts for donation to Alzheimer and dementia patients. Fidget quilt materials and instructions are provided.

Bring your sewing machine.

For more information, visit racingfingersquiltguild.com.

ARTIST SHOWCASE When: 5-7 p.m.

Where: Mimi’s Original Art Gallery, 1385 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach Details: Join Mimi’s Original Art Gallery for its artist showcase event. A portion of proceeds will support the Halifax Humane Society. There will be complimentary light hors’ d’oeuvres and samplings from Wines with a Cause. RSVP to m.evans@srperrott.com. Free.

FRIDAY, AUG. 12

MOVIES IN THE PARK When: 8:45-10:45 p.m.

Where: Central Park at Town Center, 975 Central Ave., Palm Coast Details: Bring your blanket, lawn chairs and picnic baskets and watch “Hook,” rated PG, at Central Park. This event is presented by Palm Coast Parks and Recreation.

SATURDAY, AUG. 13

11TH-ANNUAL SURFERS FOR AUTISM When: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Flagler Beach Municipal Pier, Flagler Beach Details: Spectators are invited to watch this annual surfing event. Surfers will take to the water from 9 a.m. to noon and then 1-4 p.m. There will be exhibitors, raffles and a merchandise tent on the beach throughout the day.

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ROB’S JAZZ EXPRESS When: 3-6 p.m.

Where: Daytona State College amphitheater, 3000 Palm Coast Parkway SE, Palm Coast Details: The Northeast Florida Jazz Association is presenting Rob’s Jazz Express. Order tickets online at nefja.org or contact Muriel McCoy at 386-445-1329. Tickets cost $25.

WATER|WAYS When: Through Sept. 3 Where: African American Museum and Cultural Center of Florida, 4422 N. U.S. 1, Palm Coast Details: The African American Museum and Cultural Center of Florida, in partnership with the Florida Humanities, presents “Water|Ways,” a traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street program. Water|Ways explores the endless motion of the water cycle, water’s effect on landscape, settlement and migration, and its impact on culture and spirituality. For more information, visit aacsmuseum.org/waterways.

MONDAY, AUG. 15

‘TAKING WOODSTOCK’ When: 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, Tuesday, Aug. 16 and Wednesday, Aug. 17.

Where: Ocean Art Gallery, 197 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach Details: Celebrate the 53rd anniversary of Woodstock by attending a showing of the film, “Taking Woodstock.” Limited to 50 people per night.

Free, but tickets are required.

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TUESDAY, AUG. 16

FOOD TRUCK TUESDAY When: 4-8 p.m.

Where: Central Park in Town Center, 975 Central Ave., Palm Coast Details: August’s Food Truck Tuesday will benefit the Palm Coast Arts Foundation. Food trucks will feature a variety of appetizers, main dishes, side dishes and desserts available for purchase. Visit parksandrec.fun

COLORED PENCIL SOCIETY OF AMERICA When: Open Aug. 7 through Sept. 17 Where: Expressions Art Gallery at Grand Living Realty, 2298 Colbert Lane, Palm Coast Details: See this exhibition by the Colored Pencil Society of America District Chapter 117, of St. Augustine. The opening reception will take place 1-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7.

ART IN HARMONY When: Through Aug. 28 Where: Gallery500, 1870 Victory Circle, Daytona Beach Details: This exhibition showcases new paintings, sculptures and photographs by 12 regional and national contemporary artists, including several locals.

MOAS EXHIBITIONS When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday Where: Museum of Arts and Sciences, 352 S. Nova Road, Daytona Beach Details: Want to spend a day looking at fine art? The Museum of Arts and Sciences has the following shows on display: “Beyond the Plate: Murals and Other Ceramics from the Kendall Art Center”; “Child’s Play: Historical Toys and Games from the Collection”; “Art as Alchemy: An Exhibition from Miami’s New World School of the Arts”; “Epihany! Visions of Art”; and “Tech Savvy: Home Technology from 1890s to the 1990s.”

The Palm Coast Songwriters Festival is about fun, food and music, but it’s also about helping others.

At this past Songwriters Festival in May, a guitar was donated to a young boy, Cason Treber. The guitar came from Gold Star Mentors, a foundation that provides guitars and music lessons to young people grieving the death of a loved one who was a service member.

Speaking on the Flagler

Broadcasting show “Veterans On Point” on June 7, Cason was enthusiastic when asked if he’d like to learn to play.

Treber will receive one-onone lessons at the upcoming festival in May 2023.

Country singer Brett Jones created the Gold Star Mentors foundation in 2017. Jones or other foundation members also give lessons to beginner guitar recipients.

At age 10, Jones lost his brother, James Jones, who died in Vietnam. James Jones had just been awarded the distinguished flying cross two months earlier, Brett Jones said.

James Jones’ son had trouble dealing with the death, and died by suicide as a young adult. Brett Jones’ brother’s and nephew’s deaths drove him to create the foundation.

“I’m from a gold star family,

so I see the sacrifices gold star families make. And there’s not really a great support system for it other than charities like mine,” said Jones.

Jones became a part of the Songwriters Festival in 2018, its first year, and the Songwriters Festival wanted to help.

“As a child, Brett got a guitar, and it became a coping mechanism for him to help deal with his brother’s passing,” said Garry Lubi, cofounder of Palm Coast Songwriters Festival.

The Palm Coast 2023 Songwriters Festival will take place May 4-7.

Tickets can be purchased at palmcoastsongwritersfestival.com/.

To learn more about the Gold Star Mentors, go to: brettjonesmusic.com/goldstar-mentors/.

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LOW-COST PET SHOT CLINIC When: 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Where: Astro Skate, 251 N. US 1, Ormond Beach Details: Get your pet vaccinated at a lower cost.

Rabies shots will cost $5 for one-year vaccinations. Other shots offered include dog distemper/parvo combo, dog flu, cat distemper combo, feline leukemia and more.

Heartworm prevention and flea control products will be available for purchase. All vaccinations are administered with a licensed veterinarian. Cash only for shots; cards accepted for product purchase. No appointment needed. Clinic is open to everyone. Proceeds benefit abused animals. Call or text 748-8993 or visit spcavolusia.org.

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Cason Treber receives a guitar. From left to right: Eric Flores, McKenzie Treber, Tami Treber, Cason Treber, Garry Lubi and David Lydon.

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Q+A MICHELLE SOJKA, PINE TRAIL ELEMENTARY’S NEW PRINCIPAL

A vision for success: Michelle Sojka is excited for next school year JARLEENE ALMENAS SENIOR EDITOR

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hen Michelle Sojka heard she was going to be Pine Trail Elementary’s new principal, it was a bittersweet feeling.

She was excited to join Pine Trail, but she was also leaving Manatee Cove Elementary, the school where she had first taken the role of principal. But just as she felt when she left her assistant principal position at DeLand High School to become principal at Manatee Cove, she feels she’s at the right place.

“Everyone has been so warm and so welcoming, and so excited to meet me and to get to know me,” said Sojka, who has been in education for 30 years.

“I have to say, I’m kind of in that same situation where I felt like, ‘Yeah, this is where I’m meant to be. There’s a plan in all of it.’”

The Ormond Beach Observer spoke with Sojka about her goals for the next year and her journey to becoming principal.

What are you excited for in the upcoming school year?

I’m very excited to just meet the teachers. I’ve had a steady flow all this past week, and even a little bit last week.

They’re just phenomenal teachers, and coming into a school already that is an “A” school and has been an “A” school, they are clearly very knowledgeable about what they need to do, and it’s exciting — because for me, I get the opportunity to learn from them as much as to help maybe bring in a different perspective, something they haven’t looked at that we can build on together to continue moving in the right direction with our kids.

Why did you decide to become a principal?

Well, I had been teaching for a long time at the high school [level]. I started in middle school — actually Campbell Middle School — many,

many years ago, and taught there for four years and then moved to Atlantic High School, taught high school social studies and then my path went that way. I became a teacher on assignment.

I still taught a couple of periods a day because I love teaching, and then I got promoted to AP (assistant principal). I was at DeLand High School for almost 13 and a half years, and you reach that point in your career where you say, “You know, my role as an assistant principal is impactful.” I am here to support the vision of my principal, who is there also trying to support the vision of the superintendent.

But at some point, I reached that moment where I thought, “I would like that to be my vision.”

I needed that opportunity to really grow, and it was a really unique experience when I first stepped into my

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Michelle Sojka said she is excited to join Pine Trail.

principalship. Mr. [Tom Russell] called me in and he said, “I’m going to throw you a curveball, Michelle.”

He said, “I’m going to move you to Manatee Cove as the principal,” and my first thought was, “I’ve never done anything in elementary, except be a student, and be that supportive parent as my children were going through elementary school.” It was neat because I went to Manatee Cove in my first principalship with a very different perspective

— I brought a high school perspective to when we looked at data, I looked at it differently. I looked at it from the lens of what do we need to be doing in elementary to really support those kids when they get to middle and high school. I knew the struggles we had with closing the gap at the high school level, and even at the middle school level.

I knew that elementary is truly the foundation. If we allow the gap to form in elementary, it just gets wider

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and wider. Even though it was a little scary, I was excited to be able to work with those teachers. They were phenomenal, and I learned so much from them there.

What was the best piece of advice someone ever gave you?

The last thing that my predecessor said to me. She said, “Michelle, remember this.

You’re only one bad decision away from losing your job, and it might not be your fault, but as principal, it is

Carol Ann Sutton 1946-2022 On July 28, 2022 the Angels of God came to carry his child home.

Born January 13, 1946 to the late Raymond and Theresa Sutton of Patton, PA. Beautiful memories of Carol’s kindness and gentleness will be cherished by her family and friends.

Elsie (Ellie) Grech passed away on July 22, 2022, at the age of 86 years after a brief battle against lung cancer.

The oldest child of Austrian immigrants, Ellie was born in Manhattan, New York and raised in Astoria, Queens, New York. Ellie and her late husband George made a home for their family in Rockville Centre, New York for 31 years and then retired to Palm Coast, Florida in 1994. Ellie was active in the Flagler County Republican Club, the St. Augustine/Palm Coast Council of the Navy League of the United States, her bridge group, and her beloved St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish.

Ellie was married to George Grech, her loving and devoted husband of 62 years, who passed away on October 23, 2021. She is

survived by sons Robert and daughter-in-law Kathy, Tom and daughter-in-law Janet, two beloved grandchildren, Thomas and Ashley, and several nieces and nephews.

She also was predeceased by her brother Rudolph Deutsch.

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She was born and raised in Patton, PA and at 17 she moved to VA to work for the Federal Government in Washington, D.C. She retired after 39 year career as a management analyst for the Federal Department of Transportation and in 2001 moved to Palm Coast, FL and enjoyed her retirement years in sunny Florida.

She was a faithful member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church and donated financially and to the food pantries every month. She was a member of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program in Flagler County and participated in various volunteer programs throughout Flagler county. Her favorite was as a volunteer at the Flagler Humane Society since 2003.

She enjoyed working with all the homeless cats up for adoption at Pet Smart and gave a forever home to a number of cats that she called her joy in life and her fur babies.

Carol loved to cook and entertain her friends.

Spending time with her

all on you — what happens, what doesn’t happen. You are responsible.”

And it really is true. The buck stops with you, and so you have to be really cognizant of what’s happening.

You have to have people that you trust around you, because you can’t be everywhere, but in the end, you’re responsible.

What are some of your priorities or goals for the next school year?

I have an idea of some of the things that I want to focus on, but it’s really a team decision. When I look around the campus, one goal that I absolutely have for the school is that I really would like to do some beautification here.

I think this is a beautiful campus. I talked with PTA yesterday, and so we’re going to do some things to really spruce up the campus.

I’m looking forward to that, to see that change. It won’t happen overnight, but that’s definitely a goal that I have moving forward.

Any words you live by?

Spending time with her family and friends was a joy she cherished the most. family and friends was a joy she cherished the most.

She traveled extensively throughout the US and Europe which included numerous cruises. She also enjoyed visiting casinos and playing the slots.

She is survived by her brother, William F (Helen) Sutton, and niece Nichole, of Moon Township, PA, and her cousin Barbara Barajas who assisted her for years, as well as her beloved cats Rocky and Bella.

She will be laid to rest in Patton, PA, along side her mother and father at Queen of Peace cemetery.

FL funeral arrangements by Lohman’s Funeral Home.

A viewing was held on Wednesday, August 3, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, followed

by a mass at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the Flagler Humane Society in Carol’s name.

DONATIONS: In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the Flagler Humane Society in Carol’s name.

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I try to live in the moment, because when I’m at work, I try to be all in at work.

When I’m at home, I try to be all in at home. It’s hard to find that balance, because when you’re principal, your phone can ring at 10 o’clock at night and I am there to answer it, so I try to do that, but I’m still working on the balance.

What does it mean to be a Pine Trails Pioneer to you?

It really means being part of a family. When I asked the staff what was the best thing about being at Pine Trail, the answer was a resounding, “The people.” The people here are just so amazing.

They care so much about what they do. They strive so hard to be the best, and everybody helps each other and everybody wants to be there for each other.

That’s exciting to come in to that kind of environment, where it’s so supportive and where it’s just such a close, tight-knit group. There are teachers who have been at the school for 20 years. So I would say to them, “What has kept you here?” And it’s the same: “It’s the people that I work with.” I look forward to coming to work every day and seeing the people that are working on either side of me and around me, and the office staff is amazing.

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THE FINE ARTS LET THERE BE LIGHT Local artist Trish Vevera painted “Let There Be Light” as a spiritual piece, using the ocean, beach and waves as her guide, she said.

Vevera often paints outside, “en plein air,” in front of what she sees.

She translates that by simplifying it or abstracting it into “an art piece with feeling,” she said in a statement to the Observer. “‘Let There Be Light’ gives the viewer the feeling of transcendence, of changing from oneself into another self, of moving into the heavenly sphere,” Vevera wrote.

This painting was the forerunner of a larger painting now displayed in the chapel at the Halifax Hospital in Deltona.

Vevera is represented by Pineapple Gallery, located at 208 S. Central Ave. in Flagler Beach.

She teaches classes in painting — acrylics, watercolor, and, most recently, oil and cold wax medium. She was Flagler County’s Artist of the Year in 2018.

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He was born January 20, 1941 in Appleton, WI to Donald H. Huhn and Imelda (DeBruin) Huhn. Dick attended St Theresa Catholic Grade School and Appleton West High School.

He joined the Marines and spent the majority of his tour in California. He returned to Appleton and started his career at Appleton Papers. Later he advanced his career at Wausau papers in Wausau and then moved to Rhinelander Papers where he retired in 2002. Shortly after retiring he and his wife Sue (Susan Edwards) Huhn, moved to Palm Coast, Florida.

Dick loved NASCAR and enjoyed several races in person. His other passions included the Packers and golfing. After moving to Florida, he was known to be at the golf course most mornings, if the weather and his health would permit.

Dick was married several times. The longest relationship was with his wife, Sue, whom he met and married while living in Rhinelander and then retired to Florida with.

Dick is survived by his wife, Sue. His two sons: Chad (Sheryl) Huhn, Kimberly, WI, and Ross (Kim)

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Grandchildren: Joshua Perisho, Shane C. Huhn, Ashley Brown, Garrett Brown, Max Huhn, and Kylie Huhn. Sisters: JoAnn Collins, Menasha, WI, Elaine (Bob) Schuler, Clintonville, WI and Mary (Bob) Jensen, Winneconne, WI. He is also survived by his favorite and only brother, David (Jenny) Huhn, Albuquerque, NM. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Imelda Huhn and his brother-in-law, Jack Collins.

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THE FINE ARTS INTO THE SUNSET Ron Lace’s “Into the Sunset” is being showcased at the Expressions Art Gallery at Grand Living Realty. It was selected for its rich colors and depiction of a great white egret at a wildlife preserve along High Bridge Road and Walter Boardman Lane, Lace said in a statement to the Observer.

Lace is one of five curators of the gallery, at 2298 Colbert Lane.

“The subject of the painting should be familiar to anyone living in or just visiting the Palm Coast area,” Lace said. “Its bright colors, reminiscent of a glowing sky during the setting sun, and a great white egret flying over the marsh, could be easily appreciated by anyone who has an affinity for nature and her natural beauty.”

“Into the Sunset” is a 36x36 acrylic painting on wrapped canvas.

Lace has been painting since he retired in 2012. His work is represented in corporate and private collections in Arkansas, Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky, Indiana, Texas and Tennessee.

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ne hundred and thirty eight runners participated in the River to Sea 6/12 Hour Race at the River To Sea Preserve on Saturday, Aug. 6.

The event is one of four ultra races organized by East Coast Trail Racing in Flagler County throughout the year. The runners ran a 1-mile trail loop lined with palm and oak trees.

Eighty-two runners competed in the 6-hour race, and 56 competed in the 12-hour race. Women took two of the top three places in each of the races.

Violetta Yazlovskaya, 25, of Titusville, won the 12-hour race, covering 72.68 miles in 11 hours, 49 minutes, 17 seconds.

Kate Morgan, 41, of Lakeland, was second, with 57.04 miles; and Eric Desimone, 52, of Lake Worth, was third, with 56.12 miles.

Matt Mueller, 37, of Fernandina Beach, won the 6-hour race, running 40.48 miles in 5:53.16.

Second-place finisher and female winner Maria Urso, 46, of Jupiter, also ran 40.48 miles, but was 36 seconds behind Mueller, with a time of 5:53.52. Laura Walker, 40, of Rockledge was third, with 34.96 miles.

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Tara Kilcullen, of Ormond Beach, ran 24.84 miles in the 6-hour race.

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Wheat ran 22.08 miles. O’Grady ran 21.16 miles.

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Gallery owner-director Frank Gromling is the art agent for Tiber, who had saved the day when producers had the Woodstock festival’s permit withdrawn by the Town of Wallkill, NY, about 30 days before the event. Tiber, a businessman in the nearby town of Bethel, brought the producers together with the owner of a 600-acre dairy farm, while also producing a permit for a festival he had been holding in Bethel.

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In the early evening, tour cadets and support staff worked with Steve and Connie Lambert, of Skyscapes of America, who donated their time to support cadets, to help the squadron gain knowledge and experience with hot air balloons.

The wind was too gusty to actually inflate the balloon completely, but the cadets had fun and learned a lot.

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A dance studio in Ormond Beach will hold an open house from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 14.

The European Performing Arts Conservatory, at 360 Tomoka Ave. in Ormond Beach, will offer classes in classical ballet, contemporary, tap and

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BIZ BUZZ Two personal fitness trainers are launching a senior fitness program at First Baptist Church in Bunnell.

Trainers Artie “Artie G” Gardella and Jocelyn Daley have 35 years of fitness teaching experience between them, and were fitness instructors at Fitness One on Old Kings Road, according to a press release. They have launched the new classes for seniors who were displaced after Fitness One closed this past May. “The quality senior classes we teach help develop muscle tone, bone density, strength, endurance, flexibility, balance and coordination,” said Gardella. “The classes are gentle, upbeat and supportive exercise routines.”

Classes are at 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting on Aug. 9, in the gymnasium of the church at 2301 Commerce Parkway. Tuesday classes, taught by Gardella, will be for seniors of all fitness levels. Thursday classes, taught

by Daley, will be for more active seniors.

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Amanda Majzner — former student of the European School of Performing Arts, founded in 1977 by Lori Smoak and her daughter, Germaine Bledsoe — recently moved back to Ormond Beach and reopened the studio as the European Performing Arts Conservatory.

Bledsoe will serve as artistic advisor. Majzner’s husband, Brad, and her mother, Gloria Henson, will assist, and instructors will include Karyn Ruddy, Rebecca Davatelis, Lindsey Whippy and guest instructors/ choreographers Kristen Wheat, Lexie Agnone Stone, Grace Deasy Norman and Amanda Aubry.

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FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF BUNNELL, FLORIDA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY OF BUNNELL, FLORIDA will hold a public hearing as authorized by law at 7:00 P.M. on the 22nd day of August 2022, for the purpose of a second and final reading of Ordinance 2022-21, in the Commission Chambers Meeting Room of the Government Services Building located at 1769 East Moody Blvd., Bunnell, FL 32110.

ORDINANCE 2022-21 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BUNNELL, FLORIDA PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF REAL PROPERTY TOTALING .48 +ACRES, OWNED

BY CARL E. LILAVOIS, BEARING PARCEL ID: 15-12-30-0850-02630-0030 LOCATED IN THE WEST QUANDRANT OF THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTH MAIN STREET AND WEST BOOE STREET WITHIN THE BUNNELL CITY LIMITS FROM THE “R-1 SINGLE FAMILY” TO THE “R-3B MULTI-FAMILY”; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BUNNELL, FLORIDA PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF REAL PROPERTY TOTALING ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE as may be legally permitted on the day of the meeting. Instructions on how to participate by electronic or other means if in person participation is not legally permitted can be found on the City of Bunnell’s website at www.bunnellcity.us by clicking on the banner on the City’s homepage. Questions regarding use of available technology to access the public hearing can be answered by calling (386) 437-7500. The public is advised to check the City’s website for up-to-date information on any changes to the manner in which the meeting will be held and the location. The failure of a person to appear during said hearing and comment on or object to the proposed Ordinance, either in person or in writing, might preclude the ability of such person to contest the Ordinance at a later date. A copy of all pertinent information to this ordinance can be obtained at the Bunnell Customer Service Office, 604 E. Moody Blvd. Unit 6, Bunnell, FL 32110. Persons with disabilities needing assistance to attend this proceeding should contact the Bunnell City Clerk at (386) 437-7500 x 5 at least 48-business hours prior to the meeting.

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission on this matter a recording of the proceeding may be needed and for such purposes the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made which includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. (Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes)

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY OF BUNNELL, FLORIDA will hold a public hearing as authorized by law at 7:00 P.M. on the 22nd day of August 2022, for the purpose of Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 2022-16, in the Chambers Meeting Room of the Government Services Building located at 1769 East Moody Blvd., Bunnell, FL 32110.

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission on this matter, a recording of the proceeding may be needed and for such purposes the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made which includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. (Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes)

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FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF BUNNELL, FLORIDA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY OF BUNNELL, FLORIDA will hold a public hearing as authorized by law at 7:00 P.M. on the 22nd day of August 2022, for the purpose of a second and final reading of Ordinance 2022-20, in the Commission Chambers Meeting Room of the Government Services Building located at 1769 East Moody Blvd., Bunnell, FL 32110.

ORDINANCE 2022-20 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BUNNELL, FLORIDA AMENDING THE CITY OF BUNNELL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AS PREVIOUSLY AMENDED; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP IN THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE CITY OF BUNNELL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RELATIVE TO CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY CONTAINING 0.48+ACRES, OWNED BY CARL E. LILAVOIS, BEARING PARCEL ID: 15-12-30-0850-026300030 LOCATED IN THE WEST QUANDRANT OF THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTH MAIN STREET AND WEST BOOE STREET WITHIN THE BUNNELL CITY LIMITS FROM “SINGLE FAMILY LOW DENSITY” TO “MULTI-FAMILY”; PROVIDING FOR LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND INTENT; PROVIDING FOR ASSIGNMENT OF THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR RATIFICATION OF PRIOR ACTS OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION AND DIRECTIONS TO THE CODE CODIFIER AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE as may be legally permitted on the day of the meeting. Instructions on how to participate by electronic or other means if in person participation is not legally permitted can be found on the City of Bunnell’s website at www.bunnellcity.us by clicking on the banner on the City’s homepage. Questions regarding use of available technology to access the public hearing can be answered by calling (386) 437-7500. The public is advised to check the City’s website for up-to-date information on any changes to the manner in which the meeting will be held and the location. The failure of a person to appear during said hearing and comment on or object to the proposed Ordinance, either in person or in writing, might preclude the ability of such person to contest the Ordinance at a later date. A copy of all pertinent information to this ordinance can be obtained at the Bunnell Customer Service Office, 604 E. Moody Blvd. Unit 6, Bunnell, FL 32110. Persons with disabilities needing assistance to attend this proceeding should contact the Bunnell City Clerk at (386) 437-7500 x 5 at least 48-business hours prior to the meeting.

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission on this matter a recording of the proceeding may be needed and for such purposes the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made which includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. (Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes)

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SPORTS Mainland’s Creecy takes over at QB; four RBs sharing the position The Bucs were looking for a replacement for Isaiah Gordon; instead they found four.

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As the second week of preseason practice began for the Mainland High football team, the Bucs’ offense started taking shape. They have their starting quarterback. They also have settled on a running back by committee.

Spruce Creek transfer Damarcus Creecy will start at quarterback as junior Ezaiah Shine is no longer a student at the school, coach Travis Roland said.

Running back was a position that Roland had been nervous about.

Heading into the offseason he wasn’t sure who was going to replace starter Isaiah Gordon, who led the team in rushing and scored 18 touchdowns last season. Gordon is now with Marshall University.

Instead of finding Gordon’s replacement, the Bucs have found four players who will share the position.

“We have two running backs coming back from injury, one who played at Father Lopez last year and one from Chicago. It’s the first time in many years that we’ve had a running back by committee,” Roland said.

The Bucs have big backs in Micah McGuire, Adam Canfield and Myron Shafer and fast backs in Corey Hill and Princeton Russell. They all will get their chance.

“They are four guys who are more than capable of doing the job,” Roland said.

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Micah McGuire (17) will be part of a running back by committee for Mainland.

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Big men on campus: Three returning starters anchor FPC’s O-line New offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Jordan Heldreth said he would like to see a more balanced offense this season.

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Flagler Palm Coast rushed for nearly 1,000 yards last year. The Bulldogs are expected to have strong running game again this season, and that starts with the offensive line.

Their coach is new to the program, but Flagler Palm Coast’s line is a veteran group with four seniors.

Three of them are returning starters — Kobe Murphy, Jake Blumengarten and Drew Droste.

“All three of those guys have taken another step in their game, which we’re really, really excited about,” head coach Robert Paxia said.

The only junior among the starters is right guard Jeremiah Cange, who at 5-foot-8, 250 pounds, may be overlooked by some, but that would be a mistake, said Jordan Heldreth, the Bulldogs’ new offensive coordinator and offensive line coach.

“Jeremiah is a first-year starter, one of the undersized offensive linemen, and he has done a fantastic job this offseason,” Heldreth said. “I’m expecting him to turn some heads, because if you look at him, at first glance you’re not going to be worried about him. But he’s been working his

“This is the first time me and Jeremiah (Cange) are starting, and during the spring I think we got a lot better. We both got a lot stronger too. Years before I was at guard and Jeremiah was at tackle. So, this year we’re switching positions.”

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tail off.”

Cange said he compensates for his lack of size by staying low.

“Coach taught me that by staying low, it adds strength,” he said.

Murphy, the left guard, is a threeyear starter. Blumengarten and Droste are both second-year starters, but they will be in new positions this season.

Blumengarten, the left tackle last season, takes over for his brother, Nick, at center.

“It’s a lot more fun, because I get a lot more help from my teammates,” he said.

Droste moved from right guard to left tackle, a position he is familiar with.

“I played tackle my freshman and sophomore years, so I know tackle,” the 6-3, 320-pounder said. “This

FPC offensive line starters, from left: Joseph Wronowski, Jake Blumengarten, Jeremiah Cange (kneeling), Kobe Murphy and Drew Droste.

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year I’m playing more of a comfortable position.”

Wronowski, the right tackle, will be lining up next to Cange.

“This is the first time me and Jeremiah are starting, and during the spring I think we got a lot better,” Wronowski said. “We both got a lot stronger too. Years before I was at guard and Jeremiah was at tackle. So, this year we’re switching positions.”

The Bulldogs are expected to be a running team again this year, but the linemen have worked hard on pass protection.

“Our run game is very strong, but we can pass when have to,” Murphy said. “We focus on both pass protection and run blocking. We’re trying to get strong at both.”

Heldreth would like to see a more balanced offense this year.

“We’re pretty stout up front, so we should be successful in the run game,” he said. “We’re continuing to build our pass protection because pass blocking is technique.”

Heldreth, a graduate of Warner Christian Academy in South Daytona, coached at Lakeland Lake Gibson last year. He was hired by Paxia in the spring of 2020 before Paxia left Lake Gibson for FPC to coach at his alma mater.

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The Seabreeze football team poses in the new weight room at Seabreeze High School.

Sandcrabs celebrate new workout facility MICHELE MEYERS CONTRIBUTING WRITER

FPC transfer Zeli Hayworth uses the squat rack as Luca Sarno spots for him

Chris Rivera pushes through a set of squats on the new rack.

Tucker Harris, Kia Glenn, Barbara Kelly, Lisa Kelly, Carl Persis and Pat Brown.

A red and blue sand crab glared down upon the occupants of the new weight room at Seabreeze High School on Saturday, Aug. 6, signifying a new era of athletics at the school.

The newly redesigned workout room was a collaborative effort initiated by head football coach Pat Brown and spearheaded by Seabreeze Football Booster Club President Kia Glenn and athletic director Brad Montgomery, who was instrumental in creating the Wall of Fame and Sandcrab wall covering with DME Visuals. Montgomery had pored over decades of yearbooks and met with alumni groups from the 1950s to the current year.

“The weight room is a place of physical and mental development,” Montgomery said. “The names on the wall go back decades and represent the best that Seabreeze graduated to collegiate, professional and Olympic athletics. Many are individual state championship or were on championship teams and have been inducted into our Hall of Fame at Seabreeze.”

This is Glenn’s first year as the club’s president. Her son, B.J. Glenn, graduated in May of this year.

“I stayed because I have a heart for here,” Kia Glenn said. “I just want to continue to be a part of the legacy. I’m showing up for them. Coach worked hard. He brought the team from 1-9 to be district champions. I want to see this program go to the next level.”

His first year as head coach, Brown began sending emails to the school’s booster club to request necessities for his team. The first year was jerseys and equipment. The second year, helmet safety. The third year was the weight room.

“When I first got here, the weight room was not conducive for a football team work out,” Brown said.

“I thought about it from a college standpoint. How can we make it efficient for 35 to 40 kids at a time,

Antonio Davis knocks out a set of squats while his lifting partner, Tyrone Cordare, spots him.

be able to get the workout in without any downtime?”

Brown and his coaches had trained at college-level workout facilities, and based Seabreeze’s weight room on those experiences. After meeting with a BSN Sports representative, they decided to have nine multifunctional weight-lifting racks and an open area in the center for traffic, warm-ups and training.

Booster Club Vice President Liz Sarno wrote a grant for the requested equipment and submitted it to Carl Persis at the Daytona Beach Racing and Recreational Facilities District.

It was approved for $97,000. Of that total, between $70,000 and $75,000 has been used for the weight room.

Persis is also a School Board member, and his wife, Susan Persis, is deputy mayor of Ormond Beach.

Both are Seabreeze graduates.

“There is a lot of support for you,” Carl Persis said. “Old guys like me are out here cheering for you guys all the time.”

Fellow Seabreeze graduate and newly appointed principal Tucker Harris was pleased with the new facility.

“I’m excited about this,” he said.

“I don’t consider myself a principal.

I’m a number one servant — kind of a school dad. I’m here to do whatever I need to do to help all of them cross the stage, first and foremost, and have an awesome athletic program where we can get some wins but also build good young men and young women — the whole child.”

“I stayed because I have a heart for here.

I just want to continue to be a part of the legacy... Coach worked hard.

He brought the team from 1-9 to be district champions. I want to see this program go to the next level.”

KIA GLENN, Seabreeze Football Booster Club president

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Spooner hopes to build on breakout season The Matanzas senior broke the school cross country record last season, but was unable to finish the state meet because of sickness.

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Zach Spooner has some unfinished business to attend to.

The Matanzas High senior broke the school cross country record at regionals last season and then got sick on the ride home and was unable to finish the state meet a week later.

He also missed track season because of an injury.

This year, he’s healthy and motivated.

“Who knows what Zach can run?

But he’s seeded eighth (in Class 3A), based upon times from last year, so he’s in the mix, absolutely, for a state medal,” said Matanzas coach Tim Kane. “But who knows?”

After last season, Kane doesn’t want to guess what Spooner can accomplish in his final high school season.

“He had a fantastic cross country season (last year),” Kane said. “He went from running in the 18s to running in the 15s.”

Spooner’s best time entering his junior season was 18:34 in the 5-kilometer distance. His goal was to lower that by two minutes to 16:34.

At regional, he ran a school-record 15:55, finishing second to eventual state champ Patrick Koon of Tallahassee Leon.

“Zach ran with him for two and a half miles,” Kane said. “He was the only kid to run with him.”

Spooner was seeded in the top 10 at state the following week, but he was sick all week and tried to run,

but couldn’t finish the race.

“On the way home from regional, one kid was sick in the van. And the next day, everybody who was in the van got sick,” Kane said.

Spooner was unable to do any serious running during the week, but he thought he felt well enough to run at the state meet in Tallahassee.

“States was very tough for me,” he said. “I was sick all week, but in hindsight, it wasn’t just being sick.

It was a lot of the mental element. I remember that night I was so hoping I did not have to run the race the next morning, because I was so nervous.

And on the line, it was the worst feeling for me. It was especially bad because you feel horrible because you’re sick, and you’re at states for the first time and you just don’t know if you’re going to run well. It just got in my head.”

Spooner struggled for about a quarter of the race before dropping out.

Trying to put the season behind him, he trained hard for track and field, but in preseason he strained an oblique muscle. He was in the middle of running 800s, when he felt what he thought was a side cramp. By the end of the run, he was limping.

“Zach being as tough as he is, runs through a side cramp,” Kane said.

“So, we knew it wasn’t a side cramp.”

After therapy, he started running again about halfway through the season, but coach and runner decided it was best to not push him back too soon.

“I’m glad that I got the opportunity to interact with my team a little bit, and I could relax,” Spooner said.

“But I also had the feeling that I was missing out on a season I’m not going to get back again. My sophomore times weren’t good, so it’s going to be a lot of pressure this year to get my times (down), because I don’t want 10:19 to be my 2-mile (personal

“He had a fantastic cross country season (last year). He went from running in the 18s to running in the 15s.”

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“We would just go out to eat and Ethan (Drost) would pep talk me.

He’d say, ‘You’re so good. You got to get here. This should be your goal. This is where you should be.’”

MATANZAS TOP RUNNERS BOYS Zach Spooner, Sr.: 2021 district champ, region runner-up, holds school record of 15:55, ranked eighth in the state in Class 3A, team captain.

Jaden Smith, Sr.: Second-year runner ran 4:35 in the 1,600 to finish second in the track and field district meet.

Andrew Hatten, Sr.: Fourth-year runner ran in the 17s last year, coming back from injury.

Nick Hyatt, Sr.: Fourth-year runner ran in the 17s last year.

Christian Norfolk, Jr.: Ran a PR of 18:30 last season.

ZACH SPOONER

GIRLS Nina Rodriguez, Jr.: Third-year runner has PR of 20:15.

Cheyenne Hulsey, Sr.: Team captain.

Mariah Mills, So.: PR of 20:25.

Sierra Howard, Jr.: Qualified for the state track championships in the 800 last season, running 2:20.

Evanne Miller, So.: Talented runner had a strong freshman season on the track team.

record) for my career.”

Kane saw Spooner’s potential when he was a freshman. And team captain Ethan Drost, who is now at West Point, inspired him to reach that potential.

“We would just go out to eat and Ethan would pep talk me,” Spooner said. “He’d say, ‘You’re so good. You got to get here. This should be your goal. This is where you should be.’”

Last season, it all clicked.

His times dropped from the first meet. He ran a 17:52.4 at the seasonopening Spikes & Spurs Classic at an extremely muddy Flagler Fairgrounds course.

His breakout meet was on Sept. 25

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Matanzas runner Zach Spooner has some unfinished business at state this season.

at the Katie Caples Invitational in Jacksonville. Spooner won a meet for the first time, out-running 184 other runners in the high school varsity division with a time of 16:52.

“I think that was a turning point,” Spooner said. “I felt like all the boys were coming together as a team. And it was just crazy. I won the race and I broke 17s.”

He broke 16 minutes to win district at Ponte Vedra with a 15:58 and then ran a 15:55.4 at the regional in Panama City Beach, breaking the school record by one second.

“I’m going to break that pretty quickly this season,” he said.

He’s been training hard since his

doctor cleared him to run again last spring. Even a month-and-a-half long trip to Europe this summer, in which he spent time in England, Ireland, France, Germany and Finland, didn’t derail his training.

“I wasn’t sure what shape he’d be in coming back here,” Kane said.

“But he came back very much in shape.”

“I’ve always been pretty strongheaded,” Spooner said. “When I really put in that effort, I get a lot done.

It’s just putting in the work. I’ve just got to pull everything together — my physical, mental and my spiritual — and I’ll be fine. I’m ready. I’m ready to go.”

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Father Lopez transfer Corey Hill (18) looks for running room in the spring jamboree.

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Heldreth made the move for similar reasons.

“We have a newborn daughter and we decided to move back closer to family,” he said.

Heldreth was a three-time NAIA All-American lineman at Southeastern University in Lakeland. He’s been coaching since 2018.

“I’m brand new with this group,” he said. “They really took to me well.

This is probably one of the faster developing offensive lines I’ve got to experience.”

Droste said Heldreth has helped the group get to the next level.

“He’s probably our best role model right now,” Droste said.

Heldreth said because the players are so experienced, they’re helping him coach the younger guys.

“It’s nice coming in with (four) seniors,” he said. “They’ve been excited about this season. And

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from injury. Russell, a senior, broke his kneecap in the spring and was cleared to practice on Tuesday, Aug. 9. Shafer, a 6-foot-2, 205-pound sophomore, missed his freshman season with a torn ACL. Hill transferred from Father Lopez, while McGuire transferred from Danville, Illinois. Canfield, a senior, has been with the Bucs for three years.

“He’s been chomping at the bit to get his chance,” Roland said.

Having four running backs gives the Bucs multiple options, Roland said.

“We weren’t sure about running back depth. Now we have it,” he said.

“Coach Chip Smith has been doing a great job developing running backs here.”

The second week of practice was more typical for the Bucs after a college-like atmosphere during the

they’re making sure the younger guys are (learning). We focus every day, five-minute periods, working with the freshmen only. And they do a fantastic job co-coaching with me.

That way they get a different mind-

Pirates’ Run-a-thon

Aug. 19, Kickoff Classic: at Matanzas Aug. 26: DeLand Sept. 1: FPC Sept. 9: Bartram Trail Sept. 23: at Lake Minneola Sept. 29: *Pine Ridge Oct. 7: University Oct. 14: *at Deltona Oct. 21: at Osceola Oct. 28: *Seabreeze Nov. 4: at Lake Mary * District 9-3S game

The Matanzas cross country teams held a run-a-thon Aug. 5-6 on the school track to raise funds for the program.

The event was supposed to go 24 hours with a runner on the track at all times, but because of the heat, the Pirates avoided the day and ran through the night from 7 p.m. on Friday to 7 a.m. on Saturday with two runners on the track at all times.

“It was still hot at 1 a.m.,” coach Tim Kane said. “They ran 176 miles.

We had tents, food, music. It was a great time.”

first week.

“We had the kids here 8 to 2,” Roland said. “We practiced, lifted weights and then did special teams.

The kids got to eat together. Teachers were not on campus yet, so we were able to come out and get after it. We had no responsibilities as teachers in the classroom.”

“It’s nice coming in with three seniors. They’ve been excited about this season. And they’re making sure the younger guys are (learning). We focus every day, five-minute periods, working with the freshmen only. And they do a fantastic job co-coaching with me. That way they get a different mindset, not just a player’s mindset.”

U15 Freestylers advance to title game at 3v3 nationals The Inter-United Palm Coast Freestylers advanced to the final in Girls Under 15 Division 2 at the Challenge Sports 3v3 Soccer National Championship on July 2931 at Disney’s Wide World of Sports.

The Freestylers went 2-2 in pool play and advanced to the semifinals.

Kaylin Henthorn scored with a minute left before stoppage time to give the Freestylers a 5-4 win over 2008 SCFC to advance to the championship game.

The Net Rippers, who went undefeated in the tourney, defeated the Freestylers 5-2 in the final.

“It was good for the girls to play on a big stage,” said their coach, Beto Aguilar. “I think that will further along their soccer development.”

The six girls on the team — Aniyah Graham, Hailey Sammons, Henthorn, Sofia Picozzi, Ivy Chen

and Kinsley Hahn — will also play on Inter-United’s 2008 girls travel team, Aguilar said. The soccer club is also sponsoring a 2012 (U10) boys travel team.

“It’s our first year having travel teams,” Aguilar said of the InterUnited Palm Coast Soccer Club.

“We’re creating the right culture for them to strive and be successful.

They’re a good group of girls to work with. They all love playing soccer.”

Winning year for LPGA Amateur chapter

The Daytona chapter of the LPGA Amateur Golf Association has had a winning year so far. The chapter has grown to 178 members from Palm Coast to Edgewater.

Daytona defeated Jacksonville in the sixth annual First Coast Challenge on June 25 at the King & Bear Golf Course at World Golf Village. On July 30, Daytona defeated Orlando in a two-person, best-ball match at the Jones Course at LPGA International.

Daytona played in the Highway Series on April 24 at Eagle Creek in Orlando and placed. The chapter championship was played at the Prestwick Course at Plantation Bay on May 1. The winners were: Laurie Chatey (low gross) and Molly Moon (low net).

The Daytona chapter offers 9-hole league play on Tuesdays at Halifax Plantation and Thursdays at Palm Harbor. An 18-hole Friday league is played at different courses. For more information, visit https://chapters. lpgaamateurs.com/home/chapter/ FLDB. All handicaps are welcome.

JORDAN HELDRETH

FPC offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Jordan Heldreth talks to the team after a preseason practice.

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Having a year under their belt has made a big difference, Blumengarten said.

“We’re a lot stronger and a lot more aware and more mature compared to last year,” he said. “Last year, most of us were on varsity for the first time starting. We have a lot more experience now.”

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Matanzas River home sells for $1.65 million

Plantation Bay home nets over $2.2 million

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house in Yacht Harbor was the top real estate transaction for the week of June 30 to July 6 in Flagler County in the Multiple Listing Service. James and Mary Quinn, of Ormond Beach, sold 338 Harbor Village Point N. to Claude and Linda Grizzard, of Palm Coast, for $1.65 million. Built in 2005, the house is a 4/4.5 and has a fireplace, boat dock, elevator and 4,868 square feet.

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Condos Neil and Violet Rosenblit, of Windermere, sold 200 Ocean Crest Drive, Unit 310, to Condor Mountain Properties LLC, of Dublin, Georgia, for $1.1 million. Built in 2003, the condo is a 4/3 and has 2,179 square feet. It sold in 2021 for $775,000.

George and Lori Robinson, of Jacksonville, sold 3651 Central Ave., Unit 108, to Patrick and Teresa Madigan, of Flagler Beach, for $530,000.

Built in 2001, the condo is a 3/2 and has 1,377 square feet.

Beach Haven Deborah and Dennis Casarcia, of Palm Coast, sold 9 Smiling Fish Lane to Carole Johanson, as trustee, for $729,000. Built in 2015, the house is a 4/2 and has 2,186 square feet. It sold in 2019 for $437,000.

Belle Terre Diane Wellman-Foy, of Palm Coast, sold 13 Patchogue Place to Opendoor Property C LLC, of Tempe, Arizona, for $325,100. Built in 1985,

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house in Plantation Bay was the top real estate transaction in Ormond Beach and Ormond-by-the-Sea for the week of June 26 to July 2 in the Multiple Listing Service. Anthony and Brenda Cantwell, of Flagler Beach, sold 1103 Oxbridge Lane to James and Mary Quinn, as trustees, for $2,228,377. Built in 2006, the house is a 5/5/3 and has three fireplaces, a swimming pool, elevator and 7,155 square feet.

200 Ocean Crest Drive, Unit 310

the house is a 3/3 and has a fireplace and 2,293 square feet.

Cypress Knoll Blue Crown Construction Inc., of Palm Coast, sold 35 Edgely Lane to Robert Wasiluk, of Delray Beach, for $525,000. Built in 2021, the house is a 3/2 and has 2,017 square feet.

Fuquay Theresa Musotto, of Flagler Beach, sold 1944 Flagler Ave. S. to Gregory and Cynthia Jones, as trustees, for $650,000. Built in 1974, the house is a 3/3 and has a swimming pool and 1,548 square feet.

Grand Haven Mike and Dawn Fingerhut, of Palm Coast, sold 40 Southlake Drive to John and Jacqueline Hamm, of Louisville, Kentucky, for $715,000.

Built in 2004, the house is a 3/3 and has a swimming pool and 2,563 square feet. It sold in 2015 for $325,000.

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Danna Bishop, individually and as trustee, sold 2295 Warden Trail to Dawn McKibbin, for $850,000. Built in 2021, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,847 square feet.

9 Laurel Oaks Circle

Stuart Doliner, of Ormond Beach, and Adam Doliner, of Holly Hill, sold 742 N. Beach St. to Donald Allen Jr., of Ormond Beach, for $470,000. Built in 1973, the house is a 4/2 and has a fireplace and 2,180 square feet.

It sold in 2019 for $315,000.

Maxine Mial, of Kansas, Oklahoma, sold 9 Laurel Oaks Circle to Jenell Miller and Jennie Miller, of Palmyra, Pennsylvania, for $349,900.

Built in 1983, the house is a 3/2 and has a swimming pool and 1,184 square feet. It sold in 2014 for $110,000.

Daniel LaDuke, of Granby, Massachusetts, sold 7 London Lane to Amy and Phillip Sherwood, of Streamwood, Illinois, for $362,000. Built in 1979, the house is a 2/2 and has 1,391 square feet.

Allison Arnold, of Ormond Beach, sold 93 S. Arbor Drive to Chad Larson, of Lehi, Utah, for $326,000. Built in 1955, the house is a 4/2 and has a swimming pool and 1,378 square feet.

Alexey Fedunov and Tatiana Kozlovskaya, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, sold 24 Crosstie Court to Max Zak, of Saratoga, California, for $409,900. Built in 1999, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,640 square feet.

Indian Trails Michael and Dorothy Kennedy sold 96 Bressler Lane to Deidra and Everett Bagby, of Palm Coast, for $425,000.

Built in 1988, the house is a 4/3 and has a swimming pool and 1,958 square feet. It sold in 2017 for $238,500.

Timothy Gundy and William Gundy, individually and as trustees, sold 157 Magnolia Drive to Cornelio Perez, of Ormond Beach, for $320,000. Built in 1985, the house is a 2/1.5 and has 1,134 square feet.

Michael Lewis Jr. and Tracy Breem, of Daytona Beach, sold 1854 Linda Ave. to Ruth Pittari, of Ormond Beach, for $259,500. Built in 1985, the house is a 3/2 and has 992 square feet.

Charlene and Raymond Akers, of Garden City, Michigan, sold 5500 Ocean Shore Blvd., Unit 67, to Julie Johnson, of Raleigh, North Carolina, for $252,000. Built in 1973, the condo is a 2/2 and has 1,214 square feet. It sold in 2014 for $87,000.

Jonathan Frazier sold 203 S. Orchard St., Unit 13C, to Stacey Frates, of Ormond Beach, for $220,000. Built in 1985, the condo is a 2/2 and SEE ORMOND BEACH REAL ESTATE PAGE 7C

Lehigh Woods Julian Velez, German Velez and Matilde Ossa sold 20 Ripcord Lane to Denise Jabbari and Shareen Jabbari, of Palm Coast, for $380,000.

Built in 2005, the house is a 3/2 and has 2,024 square feet.

It sold in 2015 for $162,000.

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square feet. It sold in March for $235,000.

$350,000. Built in 1995, the house is a 3/2 and has 2,013

Likens Lori Conner, of Palm Coast, sold 10 Pamela Parkway to Jeremie Purdy and David Beasley, of Palm Coast, for $1,035,000. Built in 2002, the house is a 3/2.5 and has a swimming pool, barn and 1,872 square feet.

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Marineland Acres Harry and Judith Hamilton, of Palm Coast, sold 48 Ocean St. to Bryan and Bridget Gulebian, of Loganville, Georgia, for $880,000. Built in 1984, the house is a 2/3 and has a fireplace and 2,264

The house has four bedrooms, four bathrooms and a pool.

square feet. It sold in 2011 for $193,000.

James and Nicole Copenhaver, of Gainesville, sold 37 Rollins Drive to M&E Rollins LLC, of Palm Coast, for $480,000. Built in 1976, the house is a 3/1 and has 1,249 square feet. It sold in 2020 for $240,000.

Matanzas Woods Gerard and Gail Unger, of Palm Coast, sold 26 Lysander Lane to Daryl Harris and Tiffany Van Gansbeke, of Palm Coast, for $550,000. Built in

2019, the house is a 4/3 and has 2,483 square feet. It sold in 2019 for $274,900.

Not in Subdivision Brigitte Mueller, of Palm Coast, sold 34 Farmsworth Drive to Anthony and Christine Suarez, of Palm Coast, for $440,000. Built in 2006, the house is a 3/2 and has a swimming pool and 2,046 square feet.

Palm Harbor Richard Torres, of Palm Coast, sold 8 Ferndale Lane to Gennadiy Lanin, of Palm Coast, for $396,600. Built in 2007, the house is a 4/3 and has 2,127 square feet.

Pine Grove Huan Tran and Angela Tran, of Port Orange, sold 5 Piccadilly Place to Jeff and Lisa Downing, of Palm Coast, for $505,000. Built in 2003, the house is a 4/3 and has a swimming pool and 2,636 square feet.

Ferrero, of Palm Coast, for $419,900. Built in 2020, the house is a 4/2 and has 1,851 square feet.

Barbara Plumez, of High Point, North Carolina, sold 1 Wellwater Drive to Lawrence and Kathy Perault, of Palm Coast, for $350,000. Built in 1993, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,760 square feet. It sold in 2018 for $175,000.

Seminole Woods Jose Montijo, of New York, sold 7 Sleigh Bell Place to Martin Erickson, of Palm Coast, for $250,000. Built in 1999, the house is a 3/1 and has 1,008 square feet. It sold in 1994 for $52,300.

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Dale Mullen, Individually and trustee, sold 50 Wendover Lane to Catherine Saris, of Palm Coast, for $308,000.

Built in 1988, the house is a 4/2 and has a swimming pool and 2,330 square feet.

Quail Hollow Kenneth and Michelle Bunch, of Palm Coast, sold 78 Zaun Trail to Frederick and Michelle Dahlke, of Palm Coast, for $475,000. Built in 2016, the house is a 4/2 and has 1,598 square feet. It sold in 2016 for $232,300.

Pine Lakes Keri and Michael Rassi, of Palm Coast, sold 12 Woodshire Lane to Valerie and Natalya Pasat, of Palm Coast, for $570,000. Built in 2006, the house is a 4/3 and has 2,558 square feet.

Evan and Carla Shows, of Palm Coast, sold 49 Westfalls Lane to James and Laura

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OCATION ALERT** 5 bed 4 bath Oasis w/ OCEAN VIEWS from top balcony. Corner lot, fenced backyard and concrete block construction on both floors.

Extremely unique layout offers multiple living options with its 2 completely separate floors of living space.

MLS#1099605 $983,900 Call Ralph Cloar 386-285-3286.

2673 Beach Blvd, Bunnell 157 x 311 Offered at $31,000 1751 Papaya St, Bunnell 165 x 300 Offered at $31,000 SOLD 116 Edward Dr, Palm Coast Offered at $99,000 John Lucas 386.569.5880

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133 Forrester Pl 3/2 2455 SF, MASTER SUITE to die for Offered at $450,000

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Halifax Plantation Ronald and Sarah Jones, of Macclenny, sold 4050 Campa Lane to Joseph and Jennifer Sacco, of Ormond Beach, for $600,000. Built in 1992, the house is a 4/3 and has a swimming pool and 2,189 square feet. It sold in 2020 for $425,000.

Ormond Terrace Brandon and Morgan Davis, of Daytona Beach, sold 411 Mcintosh Road to Geoffrey Storbeck, of Ormond Beach, for $354,999. Built in 1959, the house is a 3/1 and has 1,113 square feet. It sold in 2016 for $109,000.

Plantation Bay Nelson and Meredith Hoyer, of Ormond Beach, sold 1221 Sunningdale Lane to Charles and Roxanne Drake, of Ormond Beach, for $625,000. Built in 2002, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace, swimming pool and 2,087 square feet.

James and Ann Murphy, of Ocean City, Maryland, sold 1234 Crown Pointe Lane to Jane and Robert Mosley, of Ormond Beach, for $565,000.

Built in 2005, the house is a 3/2 and has a swimming pool and 1,926 square feet. It sold in 2021 for $439,900.

Anthony and Kathleen Camizzi, of Smithtown, New York, sold 1261 Harwick Lane to Diamantis and Lolita Skinitis, of Ormond Beach, for $480,000. Built in 2012, the

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A house with a pool and elevator, at 1103 Oxbridge Lane, was the top transaction in Ormond Beach.

house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace and 2,044 square feet.

It sold in 2017 for $272,500.

1971, the condo is a 2/2 and has 1,216 square feet.

River Oaks Yin Huang and Xue Lin sold 323 River Vale Lane to Jean Hickman, of Ormond Beach, for $455,000. Built in 2016, the house is a 3/2 and has 2,160 square feet. It sold in 2019 for $303,000.

Silk Oaks Thomas Blanchat and Martha Stuart, of Darien, Georgia, sold 30 Silk Oaks Drive to Karla Lee, of Ormond Beach, for $475,000. Built in 1962, the house is a 2/2 and has 1,244 square feet. It sold in 2018 for $265,000.

Wolfgang Hertweck, of Ormond Beach, sold 139 Beau Rivage Drive to UMG Investment LLC, of Ormond Beach, for $370,000. Built in 1973, the house is a 2/2 and has 1,664 square feet.

Tomoka Estates Beverly Cross, individually and as trustee, sold 1138 George Anderson St. to Miranda Freeland, of Ormond Beach, for

$300,000. Built in 1953, the house is a 4/2.5 and has a swimming pool and 2,280 square feet.

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Timothy and Shawna Moore, of Ormond Beach, sold 3 Seaside Drive to John Johnson and Rachel Salinas-Johnson, and Andrea Byers, of Ormond Beach, for $451,000. Built in 1957, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,460 square feet.

Kurt Dumond and Christina Hall sold 2810 Ocean Shore Blvd., Unit 30, to Steven Bowie of Welcome, Maryland, for $390,000. Built in

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Larry Myers sold 5 Brooks Drive to Peter Turbiville, and David and Laraine Gilbert, of Peoria, Arizona, for $345,000. Built in 1951, the house is a 2/2 and has 788 square feet. It sold in 2019 for $191,500.

Dawn and Matej Jaksa, of Murphy, North Carolina, sold 3100 Ocean Shore Blvd., Unit 2020, to Susan and Robert VanderJagt, of Winter Garden, for $338,900. Built in 1991, the condo is a 2/2 and has 873 square feet. It sold in 2017 for $176,500.

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Ormond Lakes Irene and Antonio Bellavia, of Longwood, sold 22 Timucuan Drive to Dawn and Bruce Wagoner, of Ormond Beach, for $420,000. Built in 2004, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace, swimming pool and 1,854 square feet.

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Ellinor Village Anthony and Miriam Potts, of Ormond Beach, sold 373 Riverside Drive to Kenneth Duff, of Ormond Beach, for $630,000. Built in 1949, the house is a 3/2.5 and has a swimming pool and 1,918 square feet. It sold in 2018 for $295,000.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 22-CP-000525 Division 48 IN RE: ESTATE OF LILLIE MAE JONES, Deceased.

The administration of the estate of LILLIE MAE JONES, deceased, whose date of death was February 20, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1769 E. Moody Boulevard Bunnell, FL 32110. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is August 11, 2022.

Personal Representative: LYNETTE D. JONES 3321 N.W. 47 Terrace Unit 126 Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319 Attorney for Personal Representative: Fernando Orrego, Esq. Florida Bar Number: 102211 OC ESTATE & ELDER LAW P.A. 4601 Sheridan Street, Suite 311 Hollywood, FL 33021 Tel: (954) 251-0332; Fax: (954) 251-0353 E-Mail: fernando@ocestatelawyers.com August 11, 18, 2022 22-00097G

FIRST INSERTION THE CITY OF PALM COAST Seeking applications from its Citizens to serve as a member on the PLANNING & LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION BOARD The Planning & Land Development Regulation Board (PLDRB) generally meets monthly at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 160 Lake Ave, Palm Coast, Fl 32164.

The function of the PLDRB is to make recommendations to the City Council regarding the Comprehensive Plan and land development regulations. Further, the PLDRB reviews the land development regulations and, where necessary, suggests amendments to the regulations for consistency and to ensure that they complement the Comprehensive Plan.

Applicants must be registered to vote in Flagler County and be residents of the City of Palm Coast.

You may obtain an application and more information by visiting the City website at www.palmcoastgov.com or by contacting the City Clerk’s Office, 160 Lake Avenue, Palm Coast, FL 32164 Phone 386-986-3713 E-mail: vsmith@palmcoastgov.com Applications must be submitted by 8/31/2022.

August 11, 2022 22-00181F

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2021 CA 000360 DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-R11, Plaintiff, vs.

KAREN E. BRUCE A/K/A KAREN BRUCE; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF KAREN E. BRUCE A/K/A KAREN BRUCE, Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the order of Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated April 8, 2022, and entered in Case No. 2021 CA 000360 of the Circuit Court of the 7TH Judicial Circuit in and for Flagler County, Florida, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-R11, is Plaintiff and KAREN E. BRUCE A/K/A KAREN BRUCE; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF KAREN E. BRUCE A/K/A KAREN BRUCE, are Defendants, the Office of the Clerk, Flagler County Clerk of the Court will sell to the highest bidder or bidders for cash in the Civil/Criminal Department, 2nd Floor of the Kim C. Hammond Justice Center, located at 1769 E. Moody Boulevard, Building 1, Bunnell, FL 32110 at 11:00 a.m. on the 6th day of October, 2022, the following described property as

set forth in said Summary Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 3, BLOCK 27, PALM COAST, MAP OF BELLE TERRE, SECTION 35, A SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OR MAP THEREOF DESCRIBED IN PLAT BOOK 11, AT PAGE(S) 9, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property Address: 128 Burroughs Drive, Palm Coast, Florida 32137 and all fixtures and personal property located therein or thereon, which are included as security in Plaintiff ’s mortgage.

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus funds from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed.

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Court Administration, 125 E. Orange Ave., Ste. 300, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, (386) 257-6096 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

Dated: 8/4/22 McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC By: Craig Stein, Esq. Fl Bar No. 0120464 McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 3222 Commerce Place, Suite A West Palm Beach, Florida, 33407 Telephone: (561) 713-1400 Email: FLpleadings@mwc-law.com File No: 21-400102 August 11, 18, 2022 22-00098G

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No: 2022-CP-000194 IN RE: ESTATE OF MICHELLE R. ZIEGENBEIN, Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Michelle R. Ziegenbein, deceased, whose date of death was January 18, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division; File Number 2022-CP-000194, the address of which is 1769 E. Moody Boulevard, Building 1, Bunnell, Florida 32110. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS August 4, 2022.

Personal Representative: EMMA J. ZIEGENBEIN 505 SW 2nd Avenue, Unit 1101 Gainesville, Florida 32601 Attorney for Personal Representative: CHARLES W. CRAMER, Esquire FBN: 0879347 Cramer, Price & de Armas, P.A. 1420 Edgewater Drive, Suite 200 Orlando, Florida 32804 (407) 519-9711 (phone) (407) 843-6300 (facsimile) cramer@cramerprice.com August 4, 11, 2022 22-00096G

NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 2022-CA-0451 Division: 49 Lena Hunter, Plaintiff, v.

The Estate of Ernest McLaren; The unknown heirs, beneficiaries, devisees, or grantees of the Estate of Ernest McLaren; The Unknown Spouse of Ernest McLaren and if deceased the unknown heirs, beneficiaries, devisees, or grantees of the Estate of Unknown Spouse of Ernest McLaren, Defendants.

TO: The Estate of Ernest McLaren; The unknown heirs, beneficiaries, devisees, or grantees of the Estate of Ernest McLaren; The Unknown Spouse of Ernest McLaren and if deceased the unknown heirs, beneficiaries, devisees, or grantees of the Estate of Unknown Spouse of Ernest McLaren 85 Rose Street FL 1st Waterbury, CT 06704 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to quiet title to the following property in Flagler County, Florida: Lot 1, of Block 10, Florida Park, Section 9, Palm Coast, according to the Plat thereof, recorded in Map Book 6, Pages 36 through 42, inclusive, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida, and as amended in instrument recorded in Official Records Book 35, Page 528 of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Vincent L. Sullivan, the Plaintiff ’s attorney, whose address 145 City Place, Suite 301, Palm Coast, FL 32164, on or before 30 days after the first publication, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on the Plaintiff ’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition.

DATED this 7/11/2022 day of July, 2022.

Tom Bexley Clerk of Court (SEAL) By: /s/ Tevin Galvin Deputy Clerk Vincent L. Sullivan the Plaintiff ’s attorney 145 City Place, Suite 301 Palm Coast, FL 32164 July 28; Aug. 4, 11, 18, 2022 22-00093G

STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF FULTON IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF FULTON COUNTY File Number: 243351-02; Case No: 22DP01210 In the Interest of: A.H. SEX: M, DOB: 11/09/2014 TO: EBONY BROWN (BIOLOGICAL MOTHER), ANY UNKNOWN, UNNAMED PUTATIVE FATHERS, WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN, GREETINGS: Pursuant to Order of this Court, you are hereby notified that a GUARDIAN’S DEPENDENCY COMPLAINT was filed on May 4, 2022 in this Court by the complainant alleging the whereabouts of the mother and father and any unknown, unnamed putative fathers of the above-named child are unknown, and asking the Court to take such steps as are necessary for the care, placement, and protection of the above said child.

You are hereby commanded to appear and may file in the office of the Clerk of this Court and serve upon complainant, within thirty (30) days of June 15, 2022.

THE HEARING IS SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 9, 2022 AT 3:00PM VIA ZOOM/COURTROOM 4B. In an effort to decrease youth, staff, and public exposure to the Coronavirus/COVID-19, the Juvenile Court of Fulton County is conducting virtual hearings, via telephone conferencing and video conferencing. If you do not have internet access or the ability to participate in a virtual hearing, please contact the court via phone at 404-612-4419 or dial the Juvenile Court Clerk’s Office at (404) 613-4663.

The court will provide you with instructions on how to gain access to the hearing at the Juvenile Justice Center located at 395 Pryor Street S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30302.

A party is entitled to counsel in these proceedings and the Court will appoint an attorney if the party is unable, without undue financial hardship, to employ counsel.

WITNESS, the Honorable Coy Johnson Judge This the 30th day of June 2022 Kimberly Wright Clerk of Court Jul. 21, 28; Aug. 4, 11, 2022 22-00089G

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2022-11942-PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF GARY A. DANIELS a/k/a GARY ALBERT DANIELS Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Gary A. Daniels, deceased, whose date of death was May 12, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 North Alabama Avenue, DeLand, Florida 32724.

The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is August 11, 2022.

Personal Representative: Eric M. Daniels 150 Rodgers Drive Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania 15068 Attorney for Personal Representative: Thomas J. Upchurch, Esquire Florida Bar No. 0015821 Upchurch Law 1616 Concierge Blvd., Suite 101 Daytona Beach, Florida 32117 Telephone: (386) 492-3871 Email: service@upchurchlaw.com 2nd Email: clutes@upchurchlaw.com August 11, 18, 2022 22-00073I

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2022 11786 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF SHELLY NICHOLS FERKLER Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Shelly Nichols Ferkler, deceased, whose date of death was April 26, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 North Alabama Avenue, DeLand, Florida 32724. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is August 11, 2022.

Personal Representative: John Ferkler 1029 Wexford Way Port Orange, Florida 32129 Attorney for Personal Representative: Diane A. Vidal, Attorney Florida Bar Number: 1008324 CHIUMENTO LAW 145 City Place, Suite 301 Palm Coast, FL 32164 Telephone: (386) 445-8900 Fax: (386) 445-6702 E-Mail: DVidal@legalteamforlife.com Secondary E-Mail: Proserv@legalteamforlife.com August 11, 18, 2022 22-00074I

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 2022 11642 PRDC In Re: Estate of Zaid Kakish Deceased The administration of the estate of Zaid Kakish, deceased, whose date of death was 03/18/2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 North Alabama Avenue DeLand, FL 32724. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is August 11, 2022.

Personal Representative: REGINA W. DRENNAN Personal Representative 1323 SE 4th Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Telephone: (954) 551-6305 Fax: (954) 252-4209 E-Mail: regina@rdrennanlaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative: REGINA W. DRENNAN, ESQUIRE Attorney Florida Bar Number: 64792 Law Office of Regina W. Drennan 1323 SE 4TH Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Telephone: (954) 551-6305 Fax: (954) 252-4209 E-Mail: regina@rdrennanlaw.com August 11, 18, 2022 22-00075I

NOTICE OF ACTION (Formal Notice by Publication) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2022-11826-PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF LOLA M. CAPLES Deceased.

TO: John Paul Caples, 3005 N. Pointe Drive, Apt K, Jackson, MI 49202 John Paul Caples, 615 Bryant Ave. #1, Jackson, MI 49202 John Paul Caples, 806 Annetta Ave., Jackson, MI 49203 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Petition for Administration, Petition to Waive Bond, Petition for Order Authorizing Sale of Homestead Real Property, and a Petition to Determine Homestead Status of Real Property have been filed in this court. You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, on petitioner’s attorney, whose name and address are: Thomas J. Upchurch, Esquire Upchurch Law 1616 Concierge Blvd., Suite 10031 Daytona Beach, Florida 32117 within thirty (30) days from the date of first publication of this notice, and to file the original of the written defenses with the clerk of this court, whose address is 101 North Alabama Avenue, DeLand Florida 32724, either before service or immediately thereafter. Failure to serve and file written defenses as required may result in a judgment or order for the relief demanded, without further notice.

The date of first publication of this notice is August 11, 2022.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2022-11851-PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF STEPHEN ANTHONY RIZZO a/k/a STEPHEN A. RIZZO a/k/a STEPHEN RIZZO Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Stephen Anthony Rizzo, deceased, whose date of death was July 3, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 North Alabama Avenue, DeLand, Florida 32724. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is August 4, 2022.

Personal Representative: Michael Rizzo 206 Park Shore Circle Moneta, VA 24121 Attorney for Personal Representative: Thomas J. Upchurch, Esquire Florida Bar No. 0015821 Upchurch Law 1616 Concierge Blvd., Suite 101 Daytona Beach, FL 32117 Telephone: (386) 492-3871 Email: service@upchurchlaw.com 2nd Email: clutes@upchurchlaw.com August 4, 11, 2022 22-00071I

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2022-11892-PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF PATRICIA A. FARRELL Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Patricia A. Farrell, deceased, whose date of death was October 2, 2018, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 North Alabama Avenue, DeLand, Florida 32724. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is August 4, 2022.

Personal Representative: Jessica Farrell 917 Sakura Drive San Jose, California 95112 Attorney for Personal Representative: Thomas J. Upchurch, Esquire Florida Bar No. 0015821 Upchurch Law 1616 Concierge Blvd., Suite 101 Daytona Beach, FL 32117 Telephone: (386) 492-3871 Email: service@upchurchlaw.com 2nd Email: clutes@upchurchlaw.com August 4, 11, 2022 22-00072I

SWI COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGETS; NOTICE OF AUDITOR SELECTION COMMITTEE MEETING; AND NOTICE OF REGULAR BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ MEETING. The Board of Supervisors of the SWI Community Development District will hold a public hearing on August 26, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. in the offices of Cobb Cole, located at 149 South Ridgewood, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 for the purpose of hearing comments and objections on the adoption of the proposed budget beginning October 1, 2022 and ending September 30, 2023 (“Fiscal Year 2022/2023”). The Public Hearing and regular meeting will take place immediately following the adjournment of the Auditor Selection Committee meeting where the Board may consider any other business that may properly come before it. The Auditor Selection Committee will review, discuss and recommend an auditor to provide audit services to the District for Fiscal Year 2022. A copy of the agendas and Proposed Budget may be obtained at the offices of the District Manager, PFM Group Consulting LLC, 3501 Quadrangle Blvd., Suite 270, Orlando, Florida 32817, (407) 723-5900 (“District Manager’s Office”), during normal business hours.

The public hearing and meetings are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law for community development districts.

The public hearing and meetings may be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record at the meetings.

There may be occasions when staff or other individuals may participate by speaker telephone.

Any person requiring special accommodations at these meetings because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Office at (407) 7235900 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8770, for aid in contacting the District Office.

Each person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the public hearing or meetings is advised that person will need a record of proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based.

Jane Gaarlandt District Manager August 4, 11, 2022 22-00075V

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that on 8/19/2022 at 10:30 am, the following mobile home will be sold at public auction pursuant to F.S. 715.109 1984 BARR HS FLFL2AE20337261 & FLFL2BE20337261 .

Last Tenants: MARY E. DE JAN and all unknown parties beneficiaries heirs . Sale to be at SUN HOLLY FOREST LLC, 1000 WALKER ST, HOLLY HILL, FL 32117.

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