Palm Coast Observer 12-1-22

Current and former members of the Palm Coast City Council, Sheriff Rick Staly, Rotary District Governor Jeff Michelman and Rotary member Jay Gardner pose with Santa Claus in front of the Christmas tree.

WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER

Florida Park Drive reopens after five months

Florida Park Drive reopened on Wednesday, Nov. 23, after almost five months of work.

While the main road has reopened for through-traffic, Farraday Lane to Fawn Lane remains closed because additional electrical work is needed, a city of Palm Coast press release said.

Of Farraday Lane’s two entrances, the southern entrance near Island Walk shopping plaza will remain closed, and the northern entrance will be open.

The city had closed the intersection of Farraday Lane and Florida Park Drive for a utility project, building a new lift station, the press release said. The new station, on Farraday Lane, replaces the station on Florida Park Drive.

The new location will limit traffic obstructions when crews perform routine maintenance, making it safer for them, the release said.

The project was delayed when Hurricanes Ian and Nicole caused power outages, and Florida Power and Light was helping restore power.

The last step of the project required FPL to provide power to the lift station, and FPL was able to do so on Nov. 23.

Feet to Feast 5K draws over 600 people Fire Department Honor Guard goes to state Capitol

The Feet to Feast 5K was a heartpounding success on Thursday, Nov. 24.

The 5K, held on Thanksgiving Day, had 640 registrations and 617 par ticipants and was held at the Day tona State College Flagler Campus in Palm Coast. Every participant received a medal and T-shirt, and top runners for each division won a pie.

Jared Dawson, recreation special ist for the city of Palm Coast, said that the participation this year was unlike anything he’d seen since he began organizing the race.

“We’re used to events growing each year, but this year it just explod ed,” Dawson said. “And I’m thankful for that. I’m glad it’s an event that people want to sign up for.”

The race began at 7:45 a.m. on the east side of the campus. Participants attended a reception afterwards.

The race had several community partners, including AdventHealth, the race’s largest sponsor, Dawson said.

“We’ve been lucky to have some great community partners,” Dawson said.

The top runner overall and for the men was Justin Gilliam, 17, of Palm Coast, with a clock time of 16 min utes and 7 seconds.

The top female runner was Shan non Hickey Jones, 37, of Ormond Beach, with a 17 minute and 52 sec ond run time.

Gilliam placed first overall, and Jones placed fourth. In the second and third overall spots were Chris tian Norfolk, 16, and Sean Gilliam, 19, also of Palm Coast.

Participants were able to sign up for one of two Feet to Feast 5Ks: the

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In the 65-59 bracket, Nancy Coye, 68, placed topped for the women, and Joe Riello, 66, placed for the men.

“It was a great morning for the race — the weather was just right,” Daw son said. “Everyone seemed to have a lot of fun. I really enjoyed being the one to hype everyone up at the start line.”

The Palm Coast Fire Department Honor Guard presented the nation’s colors at the state Capitol on Tuesday, Nov. 22, for the Florida House of Representatives’ 91st Organization Session.

The honor guard was there on the invitation of Florida State Rep. Paul Renner.

Palm Coast Mayor David Alfin accompanied the members of the honor guard — Firefighters Gabriel Bertola and Jesus Cordova, Lieutenant Patrick Juliano and Battalion Chief Tim Wilsey — to Tallahassee, according to a press release from the city of Palm Coast.

Palm Coast Fire Chief Kyle Berryhill said that representing Palm Coast at the Capitol is a highlight for the honor guard.

The honor guard was able to meet Gov. Ron DeSantis and U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio while in Tallahassee on Tuesday, the press release said.

Renner, who was elected speaker of the House of Representatives, has represented Flagler, St. Johns and Volusia Counties since 2015.

He previously invited the honor guard to the House Designee Ceremony in September 2021, when he was formally elected as House speaker, the press release said.

The Palm Coast Fire Department Honor Guard was established in 2001, the release said, and represents members of its department, their families and the city’s residents.

The honor guard presents a positive image of the department by performing as a “well-trained professional unit at local and national events,” the release said.

Run/Walk for ages 19 and up, or the student 5K for those 18 and under.

were over 20 divisions, with registered participants divided by gender and age range.

Photos courtesy of the city of Palm Coast

Deb and Breanna Blair, John Dick, Marjory Clinton and Marion Richard

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Brandi Page and Scott Gunn dressed up for the Feet to Feast 5K.

L. Libretti, 6, sprints down the course.

New member, new board

Leann Pennington and Greg Hansen are sworn in; commissioners elect new chair and vice-chair.

SIERRA WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER

Leann Pennington was sworn in as the new Flagler County Commis sioner for District 4 on Tuesday, Nov. 22.

Commissioner Greg Hansen — who won reelection for his District 2 seat — also took the oath of office during the special County Commis sion meeting in the board’s cham bers. The board then elected a new chair and vice-chair.

Hansen, who has served as vicechair since November 2021, was the only nominee for chair and was unanimously elected to the posi tion. Commissioner Andy Dance, likewise, was the only nominee for vice-chair and was unanimously elected for that position.

County Judge Melissa Distler swore in Pennington and Hansen individually, and a reception was held after the chair and vice-chair elections.

For future meetings, Hansen said, the county needs to address its water problem; beach and shoreline issues need solutions, as does the flooding problem along the Intracoastal.

Hansen also said he is concerned about building up the county’s reserve funds, but his first priority is spending the taxpayers’ money wisely.

“The most important thing we do is spend the taxpayers’ money and

do it smart, be very smart about it,” Hansen said. “And I think that’s our number one task, and it’s number one in my mind all the time.”

Pennington said she understands she will have a learning curve on the commission, but is eager to tackle issues like bringing broadband to the western side of the county.

She hopes to help open a better dialogue between the commission and residents.

“I am looking forward to good dialogue, being friendly with one another but working through the issues, and hopefully we can start doing some workshops,” Penning ton said.

Pennington thanked her fellow commissioners for their warm wel come and thanked the supporters and family members who came to the ceremony. It took a lot of work to get here, she said.

“It just feels really right and good,” she said.

Flagler Beach water, sewer fees to rise by 8.5%

The commission also faced criticism for not communicating clearly with residents.

SIERRA WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER

The Flagler Beach City Commission voted 3-2 on Nov. 17 to increase the city’s water and sewage fee by 8.5%, then confirmed the increases to water and sewage, stormwater and sanitation in another 3-2 split.

Commissioner Jane Mealy pro posed the 8.5% increase to water and sewage fees, and Chair Ken Bryan and Commissioner Deborah Phillips voted with her. The 8.5% applies to water and sewage fees; sanitation was increased 8% and stormwater fees by $4. The combined increases will raise residents’ bills by $10.52.

The commissioners had discussed the fee increases at the Oct. 27 hear ing and agreed on an 8% hike, but Mealy said she was concerned that 8% wouldn’t cover costs, so she pro posed an additional 0.5% increase.

“We had a great concern last time about making it sufficient,” Mealy said.

Mealy said that if inflation goes down, “maybe we could have a very low number next year.”

Commissioners Eric Cooley and James Sherman voted against the additional increase.

Starlets participate in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Four members of the FPC Starlets colorguard and dance team performed in the iconic parade.

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Four Flagler Palm Coast High School Starlets participated in the 96thannual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on Thurs day, Nov. 24.

Vanessa Arredondo-Alamilla was selected to perform with the col orguard as a member of the Macy’s Great American Marching Band, while Abby Perez and Olivia DeCruz were selected to perform as danc ers with the Macy’s Great American Marching Band. Tianna Leadon was selected to be a dancer with the Spirit of America Dancers.

Arredondo-Alamilla, Perez and Leadon are captains of FPC’s Star lets team.

“All four traveled to New York City for the week to learn choreog raphy and sightsee while creating

memories for a lifetime,” said Lauren Albert, the Starlets’ head coach.

Albert and JV coach Ashlyn Wilk erson accompanied the three Star lets who performed with the Macy’s Great American Marching Band.

The four students and their two coaches were able to sightsee while they were in New York.

They went up to the Top of the Rock — the observatory deck at Rockefeller Center — and saw “Alad din” and “Michael Jackson the Musi cal” on Broadway.

This was Albert’s second year serving as a chaperone at the parade. She accompanied Starlet Kayla Idzi or in 2019. In 2018, Starlet Alyssa Santore performed in the parade. This was the first year that four Fla gler Palm Coast Starlets performed at the parade.

“These girls raised most of the fee to attend by working jobs over the summer and during the school year while also juggling school and practice hours,” Albert said. “We are super proud of them and how well they represented FPC, but also their team.”

“There was a consensus,” Cooley said. “I’m not OK with changing it to even higher.”

The hike is a result of inflation raising the cost of materials, and the 0.5% should ensure those costs are covered, Bryan said. The costs, how ever, should start trending down, City Manager William Whitson said.

“Eight-and-a-half percent is a 40-year high,” he said. “We don’t anticipate it going to continue along that track.”

The public comment section of the Nov. 17 meeting lasted for over two hours. Some residents had specific problems, but many concerns shared a common theme: a lack of commu nication from elected leaders.

“We need more information,” said Carol Fisher, a resident of Fla gler Beach. “The city needs to figure out how to get this information out there.”

The Flagler Beach Police Depart ment’s Facebook page is residents’ only source for information, Fischer said — but just for road closures and other safety information. For other information, like questions about FEMA or city projects, residents don’t have a clear source to go to, she said.

The issue was brought up so many times that Commissioner Deborah Phillips asked staff to add it to the agenda for another meeting so that the commission can discuss it at a workshop.

Commissioner Jane Mealy said that the city does have its own web site and it works with FBPD to update that Facebook page.

“We all have phones, we all have emails,” Mealy said. “I’m not sure what this additional communication will look like.”

Commissioner Eric Cooley said two communication projects were in the last two years’ strategic plans, and were budgeted for this year but kept being put off.

“We agreed during budgeting that we were going to have a member of staff functioning as a public infor mation officer — hasn’t happened,” Cooley said. “We agreed we were going to have a newsletter — hasn’t happened. The money is there for both of them.”

Flagler Beach resident Scott Fox, of Lantana Avenue, called the city’s work environment “toxic,” saying that employees are unable to air con cerns to superiors.

While most of the commissioners seemed confused about Fox’s com plaint, Cooley was not.

He said he’d been expressly told before that employees cannot bring operational concerns to commis sioners without first going through their supervisors.

“They’re forbidden to talk to us,” Cooley said.

Photo by Sierra Williams

Commissioner Leann Pennington, Chair Greg Hansen and Vice-Chair Andy Dance after being sworn in and elected to their positions.

Tianna Leadon danced with the Spirit of America Dancers.

Courtesy photos

Olivia DeCruz and Abby Perez rehearse early in the morning on the day of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Vanessa Arredondo-Alamilla waits to step off on the morning of the parade.

Vanessa Arredondo-Alamilla, Abby Perez, coach Lauren Albert, Tianna Leadon, coach Ashlyn Wilkerson and Olivia DeCruz meet up on sightseeing day.

Conklin questions response to shooting threat

of a threat at Indian Trails alarmed parents on the last day before Thanksgiving break.

BRENT WORONOFF ASSOCIATE EDITOR

On Friday, Nov. 18, rumors circulated about a possible new shooting threat at Indian Trails Middle School. Days later, a parent of a student at the school told Flagler County School Board members that she was still fearful.

The Flagler County Sher iff’s Office arrested an ITMS sixth grader on Wednesday, Nov. 16, and charged her with sending Snapchat messages in which she threatened a mass shooting at the school, according to a press release by the FCSO.

By Nov. 18, the last day before Thanksgiving break, rumors began circulating that the student who had been arrested was back in school and that there were new threats with other students involved.

At 8:30 a.m., the Sheriff’s Office posted a statement on its Facebook page that the student who had made the threats was still in custody and that there were no new threats to the school or to students. The post also stated that there was an increased law enforcement presence at the school “due to a previ ous threat that was handled by FCSO earlier this week that has recirculated on social media.” ITMS then delivered a robocall to parents.

During public comments at the School Board’s Nov. 23 workshop, a parent said, “Things are circulating. Whether it’s true or not, kids

are scared, parents are scared.” She said that rumors claimed there was a “hit list” that con tained names of students and a staff member.

Tom Wooleyhan, the dis trict’s safety specialist, immediately contacted the Sheriff’s Office and was told that there was no evidence of such a list.

“It is critically important that we are provided with a detailed update,” Board Vice Chair Colleen Conklin said in her closing comments.

“It’s a very dangerous thing when rumors or innuendo are repeated when they are not possibly based on facts, and I think it is critical, if it’s any possibility, I for one would like to know if what we just heard is fact or fiction, because if there is not a hit list, if there are not children on a list somewhere ... it needs to be publicly stated so the rumor could be put to an end.”

Wooleyhan said he was comfortable saying that there is no hit list.

On Nov. 18, rumors began circulating early on social media. A parent posted on the Flagler School Parents group at 8:10 a.m. that her child had texted her about an announcement saying that if a fire alarm goes off, students were to stay and hide in their classrooms. Another parent later commented that she didn’t understand why the school took so long to com municate to parents.

“This is the third day that something is happening and only now we’re getting a call,” the commenter said.

Superintendent Cathy Mittelstadt said it was a dif ficult time, but staff worked through it and did what they needed to do.

“Safety is first,” Mittel stadt told the board. “Every principal will tell you when

they walk on their school site, or every (district) direc tor when they’re with their department will tell you it’s always an awareness of safety first before they can execute any operations of the day. As a board member, you will receive priorities on factual information we can share with you. Much of that cannot be shared beyond that detail. We appreciate you trusting us.

“It’s unfortunate that there are social media platforms out there that hear one thing and say something else. By the time it got to the seventh person, the story’s complete ly different than what was heard,” Mittelstadt added. “I cannot control that false mes saging out there. But I assure you as a superintendent, safe ty is a priority, and when there is an event on our campuses or within our departments, you will be notified immediately.”

UPDATE ON MATANZAS EXPANSION

With three new board mem bers taking their oaths of office earlier in the day, the agenda for the Nov. 23 work shop provided information on the Matanzas High School expansion project, a citizens oversight committee and the district’s progress on achiev ing the six goals of its strategic plan.

Architect Patrick Rauch said the district will advertise for bids for the $18 million Matanzas project in January, with bids due in April. Fol

lowing two workshops, final board approval is scheduled for June 20. Construction is scheduled to be completed by January, 2025.

Dave Freeman, the district’s chief of operations, said a spe cial board meeting, scheduled earlier than June 20 to vote on the project, could knock a month off the planning pro cess.

“We think we are still within budget, but we have a lot of long-lead items,” Free man said. “If we can cut off a month and get those longlead items ordered, we’ll be closer to finishing on time.”

The project includes a new 20,000-square-foot addi tion connected to Building 5, which will house a state-ofthe-art media center, a new construction lab and class rooms; a new central energy plant and updated electrical transformer; and a new mul tipurpose metal building for PE classes and athletics next to the current field house. Building 4, where the media center is currently located, will be converted into a new, larger cafeteria.

With the expansion, the school will accommodate 366 more students.

The district is looking for parents, community members and business partners to join a citizens oversight commit tee that will focus on how the district spends funds from the half-cent sales tax that voters recently approved for another 10 years.

Volusia School Board members sworn in

JARLEENE ALMENAS SENIOR EDITOR

Three members of the Volu sia County School Board were sworn into office for a new term on Monday, Nov. 28.

Board members Ruben Colon and Jamie Haynes were recently reelected for a sec ond four-year term. Jessie Thompson was elected to rep resent District 3 on the board, succeeding former board member Linda Cuthbert, who did not run for reelec tion and was recognized dur ing the organizational session for her eight years of service on the board.

“She has served Volusia County diligently for a num ber of years with a lot of heart

and passion — true dedication to this field,” Volusia County Schools Superintendent Car men Balgobin said. “She’s always a teacher at heart, and even though she’s outgoing, she will continue to remain a true friend of Volusia Coun ty, because she’s very much invested into every single one

Rumors

School Board member

Jamie Haynes

was selected as the board’s new chair.

“I cannot control that false messaging out there. But I assure you as a superintendent, safety is a priority.”

CATHY MITTELSTADT, Flagler Schools superintendent

School Board member Ruben Colon is sworn into office.

Former School Board member Linda Cuthbert is presented with a signed portrait.

of our goals and cares very much for staff members and students.”

A new board chair for 20222023 was also selected dur ing the meeting. Haynes will serve in the position, previ ously held by Colon.

Board member Anita Bur

nette was voted to be vice chair.

Balgobin thanked Colon for his service as chair.

“You’ve provided excellent leadership,” Balgobin said. “... Thank you for your dedication to the position — to all of you — and especially for this past

term, everything that we have had to endure as a county, you have been there for us.”

Board member Carl Persis was selected to be the School Board legislative liaison offi cer, with Colon as the alter nate.

Photo by Jarleene Almenas

School Board member Jessie Thompson is sworn into office by Volusia County Court Judge Christian Miller.

COPS CORNER

NOV. 5

TERRORIZING TENANTS 9:16 a.m. — 40 block of Fil bert Lane, Palm Coast

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Residential burglary, criminal mischief. Vandals broke into a rental property and spray painted profanities and graf fiti on the walls, causing an estimated $3,000 in damage.

Police officers spoke with the driver, a 27-year-old Flagler Beach woman who consented to a search of her Jeep. Officers found a partially empty bottle of a strawberry margarita-flavored wine cocktail as well as three open bottles of lemon-fla vored vodka.

Loitering or prowling. An officer noticed a car parked in front of a closed business in a “known drug area,” accord ing to a police report. The car was occupied by a 27-year-old DeLand man, his partner and their child. When the officer shone a light into the car, the man ran across the street to a home.

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The property manager came to check on the home and found graffiti on the back side and interior. The van dals had removed a screen from a bedroom window and presumably entered the house that way, an incident report said. Among other graffiti text, the individuals had sprayed, “Stop Locking my Home,” with profanity at the end.

Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputies planned to contact the previous tenants about the vandalism, the report said.

NOV. 11 CALLED IT 6:15 p.m. — Intersection of East Granada Boulevard and A1A, Ormond Beach DUI. A Jeep crashed into the brick sign of a local park. When a witness ran over to help, the driver stepped out of the Jeep and told the witness to stay away, as the driver

The reporting officer noted that the woman’s eyes were glassy and bloodshot, and that she appeared disoriented and had trouble answering questions about her where abouts before the crash. He asked her to perform field sobriety exercises, and she at first refused, saying she was taking a new medication which would affect her ability to complete the exercises, according to the report.

When officers told her that her refusal may be used as evidence against her in court, she agreed to do the exer cises. She failed them, and after being arrested, became combative, according to the report. She kicked officers and was pepper sprayed.

The woman was taken to jail.

NOV. 16 WAITING IN THE SHADOWS 3:30 a.m. — 100 block of South Yonge Street, Ormond Beach

Two other units arrived. The man was seen standing in the shadows in the home’s front yard, the report states. The man eventually entered the home.

As police were speaking with the man’s partner, the man came out of the house and agreed to speak with of ficers. He said they had been visiting friends at the home. He gave officers permission to search him, and officers discovered that he had an open warrant. They asked him to place his hands behind his back.

The man pulled away and ran, but was caught. When asked why he fled, the man said he was “just scared of law enforcement” and didn’t know he had a warrant, the report states.

The man and his partner could not dispel officers’ con cerns about why they were parked in front of the closed business. The woman later told police she had taken the man to the area because he wanted to buy drugs.

The man was taken to jail.

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CRIME REPORT

Man jailed after allegedly kissing underage girl

A 55-year-old sex offender was arrested at 11:30 p.m. Nov. 19 after allegedly kissing a girl under the age of 10, violating his parole for a second time.

Suspect David Futch, ar rested in his camper on a property in the 1800 block of Beech Boulevard in Bunnell, was already on probation for failing to register, his arrest report said. A woman called police on Futch when a third party told her that Futch had kissed her daughter.

The daughter confirmed that Futch had kissed her, the report said. She told deputies she was alone in the camper with him, showing him her Pokémon cards, when he shut the camper door and kissed her on the lips, telling her “I love you,” the report said.

The girl said she then heard a friend call her name from outside the camper, and she left, the report said. The girl told her friend about the incident, and the adults at the property’s main residence were made of aware of it and told the girl’s mother.

When confronted by police, Futch denied having kissed the girl on the lips but said he kissed her goodbye on the cheek and forehead and had done so several times before, according to the report.

Futch was arrested and faces a misdemeanor battery charge and a felony violation of parole charge.

Woman recorded while using Publix restroom

A man snuck into the wom en’s restroom at a local Publix on Nov. 18 and took video of a woman using the toilet, the woman reported to police.

The incident occurred at a Publix on North Ocean Shore Boulevard.

The woman told deputies

that she was using the bath room when she noticed that the shoes in the stall next to her were very large and fac ing toward the toilet, rather than away. She began to feel uncomfortable and was get ting ready to leave when she saw that the person in that stall was holding a cell phone over the stall wall, pointing towards her.

The woman yelled at the person to stop. The person removed the phone, and the woman left the restroom. The suspect, a man, left the rest room after her and ran toward the exit. The woman called 911 and tried to follow him.

The woman and a store manager gave detailed de scriptions of the man to FCSO deputies. The man has since been identified, according to a post on the FCSO’s Face book page.

OBPD searches for stabbing suspect

Ormond Beach Police Depart ment officers are searching for a 39-year-old suspect in a stabbing that occurred on Wednesday, Nov. 23.

Officers responded to a home in the 100 block of Tomoka Avenue at about 2:20 p.m. and found a male victim with stab wounds, according to the Police Department. He was taken to Halifax Health Medical Center, and his condition is not considered life-threatening.

The suspect, Corey Donnell Gaines, ran before officers arrived.

Officers determined that the stabbing was a domestic incident. If a citizen spots Gaines, the citizen should call 911 immediately.

OBPD asks that anyone with information contact Detective Marianne Mele at marianne.mele@ormond beach.org or at 386-677-0731, or call Crime Stoppers at 888-277-TIPS.

TRIBUTES

Anthony M. Rende Sr. 1927-2022

Woman killed in hit-and-run

A 51-year-old Fort Lauderdale woman was killed in a hit-andrun on U.S. 1 near Plantation Bay on Saturday, Nov. 26.

Florida Highway Patrol troopers responded to a call about a woman lying in the grass median of U.S. 1, south of Plantation Bay Road, at 9:39 a.m.

She had been hit by a ve hicle that fled the scene. She was dead when first respond ers assessed her.

The FHP is looking for a dark metallic blue or gray 2016-2018 Chevrolet Sil verado or GMC Sierra pickup truck with heavy damage on the left front headlight and fender. Anyone with informa tion is asked to call *FHP (*347) or 904-359-6572.

Man charged with stalking teen

A 55-year-old Sarasota man was arrested Nov. 20 on charges that he had stalked an underage girl at her job at a grocery store.

The manager of the store, a Publix in the 800 block of Belle Terre Parkway, had asked deputies to trespass the male, who had had several run-ins with a 16-year-old cashier.

The man, according to the arrest report, had been com ing in since Oct. 20 and only interacting with that cashier. The cashier said he had asked her on a date the first time she interacted with him.

After she said no, the man began showing up during at her shifts, saying hello and then staying in his car in the parking lot for hours.

Deputies found the man’s car in a church parking lot in Bunnell. When deputies questioned him, he said he thought the girl was 18 and that he’d spoken to her “friendly.”

He told deputies that he re turned after she rejected him to see what she meant and to say hello, the report said.

The man was arrested and taken to the county jail.

FEMA extends deadline for assistance

People whose property was damaged in Hurricane Ian will now have additional time to apply for federal disaster assistance.

FEMA has extended the application deadline to Jan. 12, 2023, for Florida counties including Volusia and Flagler.

There are multiple Disaster Recovery Centers operating throughout the impacted area, including one at the Flagler County fairgrounds at 150 Sawgrass Road in Bun nell and one at the Volusia County Health Department at 1845 Holsonback Drive in Daytona Beach.

For details, go to fema.gov/ locations/florida#drc, or text DRC along with your zip code to 43362.

Residents can also apply at disasterassistance.gov, use the FEMA mobile app or call 800-621-3362. The line is open daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Help is available in most languages.

Local firefighters help fight forest fire in Favoretta

Flagler County Fire Rescue has been providing mutual aid since Saturday, Nov. 26, to Florida Forest Service and Department of Environmental Protection staff fighting a 4-acre brush fire in Favoretta.

“This isn’t a large fire in terms of acreage, but the con ditions and location are mak ing it difficult to completely extinguish,” Fire Rescue Chief Michael Tucker said.

The fire started about noon on Nov. 26 at Arrow Materi als, a company that collects brush to convert to mulch.

“We are doing everything we can to get a handle on this so that it isn’t a lingering problem for neighbors in the area,” Tucker said.

Janet M. Webster 1939-2021

Anthony M. Rende Sr. Of Flagler Beach passed away on Nov. 9, 2022. He was Born in Valhalla, N.Y. on April 18, 1927 to Anna Marie and Car mine Rende.

Mr. Rende served in WWII along with 3 of his older brothers. On his return, he established his business, Rende Roofing in Valhalla which he operated until his retirement to Palm Coast, Florida. Mr. Rende was a founding member of and the First Commodore of the Palm Coast Yacht Club.

He is survived by his children, Anthony, Stephen, Karen, and his stepdaugh ters, Barbara and Susie. He also leaves his good friend, Judy Grillo, and his grand children, Brittany, Hunter, Kimberly, Karly, Craig,

Veronica, Tristan, Meaghan, and Ashley. He had 12 great grandchildren.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday December 17, 2022 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 89 St. Mary Place (off Old Dixie Hwy), Bunnell, Fl. 32110 at 11 am. The family will receive friends from 10 to 10:30 am.

In lieu of flowers, Tony would like donations made to the Wounded Warriors Organization, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS. 66675, or to St. Mary Catholic Church.

Heritage Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.

FUNERAL MASS: Saturday, December 17, 11AM St. Mary Catholic Church 89 St. Mary Place Bunnell, Fl. 32110

Janet M. Webster of Palm Coast Florida passed away on April 16, 2021 with her loving son Sean at her side.

The daughter of William E. McQueeney and Mary (MacDonald) McQueeney, she was born February 5, 1939 in Hartford Connecti cut. The family moved from the Hartford area to Old Saybrook Ct. in 1946 where she attended school. After graduation she married Clyde Manniel of Old Lyme Ct and they had 3 sons, Jay, Sean and Christopher. Janet was always energetic and forever busy. She became a successful Realtor and breeder of English Setter dogs. The focus of her life however was always her children and 2 grandchildren Sean Michael and Eric. The

family moved to Florida in 1980s where her children were schooled. Janet went to college and became a nurse which she practiced for many years attending to the elderly and bedridden.

Eventually Janet married Donald S. Webster with whom she traveled extensively and settled in Ormand Beach and finally Palm Coast.

Janet had more than her share of heartache; she buried her youngest son Christopher and her oldest Jay and her younger sister Linda. She is survived by her son Sean and grandsons Sean Michael and Eric, her brothers David and Richard, and many nieces and nephews.

Ron Rice home lists for $6 million

This is the first time the late Hawaiian Tropic founder’s home has been put on the market.

JARLEENE ALMENAS SENIOR EDITOR

Hawaiian Tropic suncare company founder Ron Rice loved to entertain, and his Ormond Beach home reflects that.

The 12,000-square-foot oceanfront home was listed for sale for the first time on Nov. 18 for $5,999,900. Com plete with a disco dance floor, three pools — one of which is indoor and connected to one of the outdoor pools — and an indoor/outdoor bar and lounge, the home is a person ification of Rice, said listing agent Bill Navarra, broker and owner of Realty Pros Assured.

“I think Ron was a born entertainer,” Navarra said.

“And I think he would want whoever takes over the home to entertain in it, and enjoy it and just celebrate such an amazing home and really cel ebrate such an amazing man.”

Many celebrities have

stepped inside the home at 175 Ocean Shore Blvd.: John Travolta, Paul Newman, Tim Allen, Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan and Bill Clin ton are among those who have attended Rice’s parties over the years.

Rice, who died at 81 in May, had the home built in 1987. It features four bedrooms — two of which are direct oceanfront “owners’ suites” with pri vate views — and five baths, unique woodwork through out the living and entertain ing areas, a three-car garage, a downstairs guest suite with access to the pool deck and a kitchen with a wraparound breakfast bar, which was built in the ’90s. For many years, the house didn’t have a kitch en, Navarra said, since Rice put so much of his focus on entertaining.

Navarra had worked with Rice for many years before his death.

The main living area, he said, shows who Rice was.

“It’s very eclectic, but Ron was a world traveler, and there’s so many pieces, local and then from worldwide,” Navarra said.

The living area also has photos of former Hawaiian Tropic pageant contestants,

to be sold separately. What stands out to Navarra the most, though, is the disco dance floor, which features lighting and electronics by the team that designed the New York City nightclub Studio 54.

All of the rock and stone in the home’s exterior was brought by Rice from his home state of North Carolina.

Navarra said he’s never had a listing garner as much attention as Rice’s home. The listing was recently featured on Mansion Global’s website.

It’s a piece of Ormond Beach history, he added. Rice was part of the Ormond Beach community, and not just another client for Navarra — he was a friend, one Navarra enjoyed sitting and meet ing with for the past 12 years, Navarra said. Rice used to call him Brother Bill; he loved to give nicknames.

The property merits a unique buyer, Navarra said.

“It’s on an amazing piece of property in an amazing loca tion,” he said. “So the prop erty itself, without the celeb rity involvement to it, has an amazing value on its own, and then adding the fact that it was owned by a celebrity, I think, just increases it expo nentially.”

Courtesy photo

The main living area features many of Ron Rice’s findings from his travels, as well as photos from previous Hawaiian Tropic pageant contestants.

Development degrades Palm Coast’s beauty

Dear Editor:

Unfortunately, it’s time to point out that the aesthetics of Palm Coast are degrading substantially and at an accelerated pace, due to things like litter, traffic and wanton development. If there is not better control, property values across the board will suffer.

This is somehow lost on the current City Council, and particu larly the mayor, who, in my experi

ence, is much less responsive than previous leaders of the city and is proving to be more a realtor than a mayor.

At a meeting last September, the mayor, appearing before a welcom ing clutch of about 55 local realtors and asked what he was going to do for fellow realtors, replied, accord ing to FlaglerLive, “The city within its current city limits has 27,000 additional unimproved acres of land or another 10,000 acres of land, which would naturally annex in to the city of Palm Coast for utility purposes. So this initiative I’m promoting would double the geographic footprint of the city of

Principal, Assistant Principal of the Year announced

Marcus Sanfilippo is Flagler Schools’ Principal of the Year; Donelle Evensen is the Assistant Principal of the Year.

JASON WHEELER FLAGLER SCHOOLS COMMUNITY INFORMATION SPECIALIST

When Superintendent Cathy Mit tlestadt gathered the “prize patrol,” made up of her cabinet, to award the Flagler Schools Principal and Assis tant Principal of the Year, they didn’t have to go far.

The 2022-23 Assistant Principal of the Year for Flagler Schools is Donelle Evensen, assistant principal at Bunnell Elementary School. And the 2022-23 Principal of the Year for Flagler Schools is her boss, Bunnell Elementary Principal Marcus San filippo.

“BES is making significant strides coming out of the pandemic, and Marcus and Donelle are two of the reasons this is happening,” Mittel stadt said. “The two of them have also worked together to re-engage the people of the Bunnell area with their community school, and that involvement is paramount to achiev ing success.”

Evensen and Sanfilippo are no strangers to Flagler Schools honors.

Sanfilippo was the 2007 District Teacher of the Year when he was a teacher at Buddy Taylor Middle School. He was named the District Assistant Principal of the Year in 2015, when he was at Indian Trails Middle School.

Evensen was the 2019 District Teacher of the Year when she was at Rymfire Elementary.

This is Sanfilippo’s seventh year leading Bunnell Elementary. How did he get here? It’s been a journey,

BIZ BUZZ

FLAGLER COUNTY UNEMPLOYMENT

RISES FROM 3% TO 3.2%

The unemployment rate in Flagler County changed little after Hurricane Ian, according to a news release from the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional

he said.

“I think just being part of a great team, the team here at BES with the wonderful support of our assistant principals, support from the district, and just being under other great leaders, having people model what it means to be a leader and then just trying to exemplify that and live that out within the district,” he said.

Evensen is in her fourth year as assistant principal at Bunnell Ele mentary.

Reflecting on this honor, she said, “My goal as an assistant principal is to be supportive and be there for the teachers and students as much as possible in order to help them reach their potential. This is just a little validation that I’m on the right track.”

Both Evensen and Sanfilippo are graduates of Flagler Palm Coast High School.

They will represent Flagler Schools in the statewide Principal and Assis tant Principal of the Year program.

Palm Coast.”

Let that sink in. Let also sink in that he referenced what he calls “the frontier” — a vast swath of land on the west side of U.S. 1 — on track to add 12,000 homes and 3.15 million square feet of commercial space in two huge developments alone. This says nothing about all the lots being developed and projects planned or underway else where in the city.

In short, the current government is looking to the short-term and dollar signs than long-term value, dead set, it seems, on making Palm Coast a sprawling little metropolis, with ever larger government and tax

YOUR TOWN

LOCAL BOYS SCOUT TROOPS OPEN CHRISTMAS TREE LOT

Parents and scouts from Boy Scout Troop 281 and Scouts BSA Troop 4281 were looking for ways to help the Scouts earn their way through the programs, especially to help cover the ever-increasing costs of attending summer camp. The solu tion lay a few hundred miles north: the Frasier fur tree farms of North Carolina.

On Tuesday, Nov. 22, Scouts, fami lies and volunteers unloaded 500 trees and set up a massive Christ mas tree lot at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Palm Coast.

“For a number of years, our Scout parents have worked long hours at a concession stand during the Dayto na 500,” said Troop 281 Scoutmaster

income — not the green gem that enticed so many of us here. “This initiative provides it and we are only one of four large swaths of land left on the entire east side of Florida that presents this opportunity,” he intoned — unsurprisingly, to vigorous applause from the realtors. “We have a star alignment at the moment.”

Mr. Mayor, you are not the “real tor in chief.” You were sworn in as mayor of us all. A “star alignment”— or a hoodoo star?

MICHAEL H. BROWN Palm Coast

Jason Wheeler. “We wanted a signifi cant fundraiser that the Scouts had a direct hand in, since youth cannot work the concession stands at the track. That’s when we thought about Christmas trees.”

Cinnamon Bitzer is the committee chairperson for both troops. When her family lived in Tallahassee, the Scout troop they were affiliated with ran a successful tree lot. She sees potential here.

“It’s an excellent opportunity for our kids to get their hands dirty, work on their entrepreneurship skills and offer a needed service to our community,” she said. “We think the people in Flagler County will want to help our local youth.”

The lot opened Wednesday, Nov. 23. As of Nov. 26, it is open seven days a week — 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays, noon to 8 p.m. on Sun days and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The lot is located at Trinity Presby terian Church, 156 Florida Park Drive North.

Trees start at $80.

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VETERAN OF THE

Chamber of Commerce.

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity data showed an increase from 3% in September 2022 to 3.2% in October 2022, according to the news release.

“Thankfully, Hurricane Ian did not have a significant impact on local jobs,” said Greg Blosé, president and CEO of the chamber. “Flagler County did see an increase in the number of unem ployed residents and a slight decline

in the number of local jobs in Octo ber 2022. Overall, Flagler weathered Hurricane Ian well, from an economic perspective.”

The number of Flagler County residents who are employed declined by 246, from 49,562 in September 2022 to 49,316 in October 2022, ac cording to the news release.

The number of job-seeking residents rose by 74, to 1,604 in October 2022.

Blosé said Flagler County unemploy

ment typically rises in the non-tourism months.

“Looking ahead, the Chamber will continue to monitor national, state and local economic data in reference to a potential recession in 2023,” he said. “Unfortunately, inflation remains his torically high and Floridians’ outlook on the economy remains dim, accord ing to the latest Florida consumer sentiment data.”

Commenda tion Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Air Force Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster, National Defense Service Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal. She is the mother of two daughters and is the

Samantha Whitfield

of military: U.S. Air Force (retired)

Master Ser geant/Munitions Systems Specialist

Hometown: Palm Coast Samantha Whitfield graduated from Flagler Palm Coast High School in 1996 and joined the Air Force in 1998. She was responsible for han dling, arming and disarming missiles, bombs and other aircraft munitions. She deployed in support of Operation Unified Protector, Operation Endur ing Freedom, Operation Southern Watch and Operation Iraqi Free dom. Her favorite assignment was in Aviano, Italy. Among her awards and decorations are the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force

risk control manager for Flagler County government.

Courtesy photo

Boy Scouts Hunter Lank (standing) and Andrew Wheeler set up Christmas trees.

Photo courtesy of Flagler Schools Donelle Evensen and Marcus Sanfilip po, both of Bunnell Elementary School, are Flagler Schools’ Assistant Principal and Principal of the Year.

YOUR NEIGHBORS

Ready, set, glow

SIERRA WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER

Palm Coast Vice Mayor Eddie Branquinho stood in front of the dark Christmas tree in Central Park at Town Cen ter and called to the kids and families crowded around.

“All right,” he said, “you’re all going to say, very loud, with me: ‘Santa, where are you?’”

The dense crowd of children and families called back, “Santa, where are you?” And like a Christmas mir acle, Santa appeared on a sleigh of flashing lights — or, rather, a Palm Coast fire truck.

Santa, it seemed, had been delayed by the traffic of Palm Coast resi dents coming to see the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and the Rotary Club’s Fantasy Lights Festival. Once he arrived, Santa and Palm Coast City Council members all gath ered around the giant light switch. Moments later, Central Park was alight.

“The Tree Lighting Ceremony and the Fantasy Lights Festival have truly

become holiday traditions that city employees and residents look for ward to every year,” Palm Coast City Manager Denise Bevan said in a press release.

The Nov. 26 ceremony marked Palm Coast’s 11th-annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and the Rotary Club’s 17th-annual Fantasy Lights Festival.

Attendees circled the pond, tour ing the animated light displays fea

turing Christmas carols and winter themes.

The light displays are a self-guided tour around the pond, with a stop available at Santa’s Village for kids to meet Saint Nick himself and take a train ride. Palm Coast Parks and Recreation also set up two crafting booths for kids at the entrance.

“We have 50 animated light dis plays [this year],” Jeanette Loftus said.

Loftus was the Rotary Club dis trict governor for the JacksonvilleOceanside district from 2018-2019.

Jared Dawson, recreation special ist for the city of Palm Coast, said the Tree Lighting Ceremony is probably the city’s most photographed event.

“[Tonight] went really well,” Daw son said. “It’s about people coming out and having fun and taking pic tures.”

Admission to the lights festival is free.

The lights will be on from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. every day through Dec. 30.

The train ride for kids, Loftus said, will be full-time after Dec. 9, and only on the weekends until then.

Tree lighting opens another holiday season.

Christy Butler, a member of the Rotary Club, hands out pamphlets and greets visitors.

Santa Claus waves to the crowd next to City Council member Theresa Carli Pontieri after switching on the Christmas lights.

Jaquan Marshall (left), with his puppy River and D.J. Hadden, 10 (second left), stop to pet George, a French Mastiff belonging to Karen Smith (center right) and Suzanne Lavallee (far right).

Twins Eli and Emma Gottlieb, 3, gaze at the light display.

Sisters Melissa, 18, and Emily, 2, Erdem pose with the carol ing light display.

Photos by Sierra Williams

LOCAL EVENTS

THURSDAY, DEC. 1

FREE DIABETES SCREENING

When: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Library, 31 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach

Details: The Ormond Beach Lions Club will provide free diabetes screening during the Ormond Beach Farmer’s Market. No fasting required and results are immediate.

‘A HOLIDAY TREAT – A SPECIAL NIGHT OF STORY & SONG’

When: 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1-4

Where: City Repertory Theatre, 160 Cypress Point Parkway, Unit 207, Palm Coast

Details: City Repertory Theatre is staging a one-weekend produc tion benefiting the Flagler County Cultural Council. Performers will include northeast Florida music director Benjamin Beck, Central Florida vocalists Julia Truilo, Beau Wade, Laniece Fagundes, Phillipa Rose, Agata Sokolska-Li and Alex ander Louchs, novelist Susan Slater and others. Tickets are $30 at palm coastartsfoundation.com/events.

FRIDAY, DEC. 2

‘CHRISTMAS

ON THE HALIFAX’: 44TH-ANNUAL CHRISTMAS GALA AT THE CASEMENTS

When: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2; 1-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3; and 12-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4

Where: The Casements, 25 River side Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: The theme for this year’s gala, presented by The Casements Guild, is “Christmas on the Halifax.” Celebrations will begin with a tree lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Gardens at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, and will include a special visit by Santa and the Snow Queen, as well as photo opportuni ties. Train rides, face painting and baked goods will be avail able. Visit thecase ments.net or call 386-676-3216. Free.

STARRY NIGHTS KICKOFF

When: 6 p.m.

Where: Veterans Park, 101 N. Ocean Shore Blvd., Flagler Beach Details: The lighting of “Deck the Chairs” in Veterans Park will feature live music. Snow in the Park begins at 7 p.m.

CELEBRATING TRADITIONS

When: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2; 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4

Where: Trinity Presbyterian Church, 156 Florida Park Drive N., Palm Coast Details: Join the Community Chorus of Palm Coast for its holiday concert. Concerts will include a performance by the Palm Coast Community Band prior to the chorus portion, at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2, and 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4. Free. Visit com munitychorusofpalmcoast.com.

SATURDAY, DEC. 3

FLAGLER BEACH HOLIDAY PARADE

When: 2 p.m. Where: Veterans Park, 101 N. Ocean Shore Blvd., Flagler Beach Details: Presented by the Flagler Beach Rotary Club, the parade will run from Sixth Street North to Sixth Street South on A1A. Santa will be skydiving into the parade. Free.

HOLIDAY MINI-POP-UP SALE

When: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Where: Flagler County Public Library, 2500 Palm Coast Parkway NW, Palm Coast Details: Join the Friends of the Li brary for a holiday sale in the library lobby and main entrance. There will be books, DVDs and CDs.

SIXTH-ANNUAL PALM COAST CHILI COOK-OFF

When: 12-5 p.m. Where: European Village, 101 Palm Harbor Parkway, Palm Coast Details: The International Chili So ciety is hosting its sixth-annual chili cook-off event, where “Chiliheads” from all over the U.S. will compete for prizes and a chance to qualify for the world finals. Compete in the ICS division by joining chilicoo koff.com or enter to win the People’s Choice category by emailing Htproductioncom pany@gmail.com. There will be chili sampling, live music and vendors.

ART WALK When: 3-7 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach MainStreet Arts District, 128 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach Details: Join Ocean Art Gallery, Frame of Mind, Art Spotlight, The Studio by Artist Angel Lowden, the Ormond Memorial Art Museum and more on the first Saturday of each month for art openings and events.

12TH-ANNUAL LIGHT UP VOLUSIA When: 3-6 p.m.

Where: Ocean Center, 101 N. Atlan tic Ave., Daytona Beach Details: Kick off the holiday season with this event, featuring a tree light ing. There will be kid-friendly activi ties, snacks and an opportunity for photos with Santa. There will also be live music by The Love Band. Free. Vehicles that bring an unwrapped toy for donation will receive free parking in the Ocean Center lots or parking garage. Otherwise, parking is $10. Visit OceanCenter.com or call 386-254-4500.

PALM COAST HOLIDAY BOAT PARADE

When: 6 p.m.

Where: Intracoastal Waterway, Palm Coast Details: This annual Palm Coast holiday tradition returns. The parade departs Cimmaron Basin at 6 p.m. and heads south, passing Tidelands, Marina Cove, the Hammock, Yacht Harbor Village and the Palm Coast Legacy Resort before going under the Hammock Dunes bridge along the St. Joe Walkway and Canopy Walk. It will then pass Island Estates and Waterfront Park and turn at the gazebo at Grand Haven. People may watch from spots along the St. Joe Walkway or Waterfront Park. Bring a chair and get there early. Hosted by the Palm Coast Yacht Club. Visit palmcoastyachtclub.com.

VOLUSIA CIVIC BALLET PRESENTS ‘THE NUTCRACKER’

When: 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 (Fam ily Series); 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 Where: Peabody Auditorium, 600 Auditorium Blvd., Daytona Beach Details: See “The Nutracker,” pre sented by the Volusia Civic Ballet. Set to the classical music of Tchai kovsky, the ballet features a cast of

over 80 performers, with choreography by 12 chore ographers. A condensed, narrated “Family Series” show is offered on Sat urday, Dec. 3, suitable for audiences with special needs, all levels of mobility and young children. The Chil dren’s Sugar Plum Tea, featuring ap pearances from the ballet’s characters, will be offered on Saturday and Sunday one hour prior to the show. Tickets range from $25 to $45. The Children’s Sugar Plum Tea tickets are $25 as an add-on. Buy tickets at the Peabody Box Of fice, online at peabodyauditorium. org or via Ticketmaster.

SUNDAY, DEC. 4 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PANCAKE BREAKFAST

When: 8 a.m. to noon

Where: Social Hall at St. Brendan Catholic Church, 1000 Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond Beach Details: The Father Eamonn Gill Council 13018 Knights of Colum bus will serve its famous pancake breakfast in the Social Hall. The meal includes all the pancakes you can eat, scrambled eggs, a sausage link, orange juice and endless cof fee. Breakfast costs $6 for adults; children under 12 eat free. All are welcome.

HOLIDAY CHARITY FUNDRAISER

When: 2-5 p.m. Where: VFW Post 8696, 47 N. Old Kings Road, Palm Coast Details: Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty — Jesse Warmka Team is host ing a charity fundraiser to benefit the community. Head to VFW Post 8696 for an afternoon of prize games, live music, catering, a raffle auction and bar service. All proceeds will be donated to Project WARM and Grace Community Food Bank.

THURSDAY, DEC. 8 ORMOND BEACH AREA DEMOCRATIC CLUB MEETING

When: 7 p.m. Where: 56 N. Halifax Drive, Ormond Beach Details: The December meeting of the Ormond Beach Area Democratic Club will be held in person and on

TRIBUTES

Charles W. Mollenkopf 1928-2022

Charles W. Mollenkopf, age 94, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 2:30 AM at the University of Chi cago Bernard Mitchell Hos pital from RSV. He was born on October 17, 1928 in Wil liamsport, PA, son of the late Walter and Elizabeth Cole Mollenkopf. He was prede ceased by his wife, Barbara Jane Eschenbach Mollenkopf and his sisters, Betty Bower (Jim), of Ormond Beach, Mary Mentzer (John) of Hattiesburg, MS. He is sur vived a sister, Eleanor Briefer (Nelson) of Anacortes, WA. and by his three daughters; Vicki Madara (James) of Chicago, Susan Zastrow (Don) of Winchester, KY and Kitty Hurst (Dewey Free man) of Irving, KY, three grandchildren; Benjamin Noble (Jackie), J. Maxwell Madara (Audra Herman), Alexis M Siegel (Dmitri), and four great-grandchildren; Lake Noble, RayAnn Noble, Auriah Madara and Owen Madara.

He graduated from the Williamsport High School where he began his love of music, playing the clarinet and the tenor saxophone. Upon graduation in 1946 he enrolled in a U.S. Forestry Department project in the Cour d’Alene Forests, Idaho. He served three years in the USAF from 1947-1950. He graduated from Penn State University, Pennsylvania, and was an avid Penn State football fan.

Charles worked in indus-

trial engineering and quality control beginning with TRW and then GTE Sylvania, from which he retired. He received his Masters degree in Business at Transylvania University, Kentucky.

After retirement he explored the Covered Bridges of Kentucky, lighthouses around the country and took up watercolor to document his findings. He enjoyed golf, bridge, fishing, ice skating, cooking, and enjoyed archeology digs.

He was a member of the Daytona Beach Concert Band playing the clarinet and also belonged to the Daytona Beach Symphonic

Zoom. Social visiting will be from 6:30-7 p.m., and the meeting will begin at 7 p.m. During the meeting, election results will be reviewed and suggested strategies, activities and plans developed. Campaign yard signs and wire supports can be brought to the meeting for proper recycling. Like-minded nonmembers are welcome to attend as guests. A Zoom link request and club information is available at ormondbeach dems.org.

STEVE SOLOMON — HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

When: 7 p.m. Where: Flagler Auditorium, 5500 State Route 100, Palm Coast Details: Meet Uncle Will, Stutter ing Cousin Bob, Demented Cousin Kenny, Steve’s new therapist Cousin Sal — and Sal’s parole officer — and other characters as Steve Solomon brings them to life. Tickets cost $44$54. Visit flaglerauditorium.org.

ONGOING

A DECEMBER TO REMEMBER

When: 6-9 p.m., Dec. 7-31

Where: Riverfront Esplanade, 249 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach Details: This multiday celebration features events such as a movie on the lawn, holiday bazaar, Santa sightings and live music concerts. An opening ceremony with a tree lighting will take place at the NewsJournal Center at 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7. Visit Riverfron tEsplanade.com.

SIXTH-ANNUAL MAGIC OF LIGHTS

When: Through Jan. 1

Where: Daytona International Speedway, 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach Details: This drive-thru lights ex travaganza features more than one million lights and holiday scenes. New this year is the premiere of the Barbie holiday light display, as well as the Big Foot Monster Trucks and Prehistoric Christmas. Tickets cost $20 per vehicle in advance through Dec. 8, or $30 at the gate weekdays; or $35 on weekends. From Dec. 9 to Jan. 1, weekday entrance costs $25 in advance or $35 at the gate; or $40 on weekends. Visit MagicofLi ghts.com.

Band, Flagler Community Band, The Royaires, and played tenor saxophone with a quartet as well as singing in his church choir. He recently moved to Chicago and was living in Independent Living at Montgomery Place. He is known as “Come back Charlie”, as he survived a stroke, non-Hodgkins lymphoma and always rallied back. He loved engaging strangers in conversations, relaxing with a bourbon, snacking on chocolate, and playing with his great-grandchildren.

A gravesite memorial is planned for June 10, 2023 where he will be buried beside his beloved wife on the date of their wedding anniversary at Wildwood Cemetery Williamsport, PA.

DONATIONS: Memorial donations be sent to Montgomery Place, 5550 S. Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637 for the Care Assurance Fund for Residents.

He is known as “Come back Charlie”, as he survived a stroke, non-Hodgkins lymphoma and always rallied back.

Christine Colby, local art ist and Seabreeze High School art educator, used to center her art on ideas of place and the history of collecting.

Recently, Colby said in a statement, she has begun to examine “the signifi cance of presence within the artmaking process, and the remaining materi als that result, specifically within ceramics.”

“These leftovers have affected my exploration of these ideas, and I’m currently utilizing com ponents from past sculp tures to construct new forms and textures,” she said.

Colby has exhibited her works at several galler ies, including the Ormond Memorial Art Museum, where this piece, “Slack Tide II,” will be shown for the “Glitter, Glow, Shine and Sparkle” exhibit, on display Dec. 1-31. The community exhibit fea tures works by 46 artists.

OMAM is located at 78 E. Granada Blvd.

–JARLEENE ALMENAS

Karl N. Flagg & Karla N. Flagg-Wright

SLACK TIDE II

Motown & Mo’ returns on Dec. 3

BRENT WORONOFF ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Carlos Ann Butler started the Motown & Mo’ show in 1998. It has been going strong ever since.

The 2022 show, “Motown & Mo’ Home for the Holidays,” will be at performed at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Flagler Auditorium. Tickets are $30 ($25 for groups of 10 or more). Order at bit.ly/3OG2xNE.

The show raises money for college scholarships awarded to local students through its nonprofit, City Lites Inc. Over 50 cast members are involved in the show.

“We always get a good crowd,” said Jimmy Sims, the show’s director and the president of City Lites. “The community looks forward to it, because we put them back in time.”

The show mainly consists of music from the Motown era of the ’60s and ’70s, along with skits and comedy, Sims said. But it also includes music from the ’80s, ’90s and 2000s — that’s where the Mo’ comes in.

“I get transported to when I was 16,” said Marva Jones, who is on City Lites’ promotions team and whose husband, William “B.J.” Jones, has been in the show since 2007.

“People get up and dance,” Marva Jones said. “They’re doing the work onstage and we’re having a ball in the audi ence.”

Motown & Mo’ had been staged on the third weekend in October until 2017, when it was moved to December because of the auditorium’s schedule. There was no show in 2018 because of renova

tions at the auditorium, and the show was also canceled in 2020 because of the pandem ic. It returned last year.

The final acts are holidaythemed, but they are still Motown classics, B.J. Jones said. This year, one act will impersonate the Temptations performing “Silent Night.”

Sims said the cast and crew rehearses for three months.

“We sit down, download music people hear,” Sims said. “We play it, critique it, and decide who might be the person to do this part. We’re always on the lookout for new material. We try to bring a dif ferent slant each year.”

At the beginning of the show, the cast members hon or former Motown & Mo’ cast and crew who died during the previous year. This year, they will honor Donna Decina with a song. Decina, an origi nal Motown and Mo’ member, died in September.

The majority of the per formers and crew have been involved with the show for years, Sims said. They include retired schoolteachers, doc tors and CEOs.

“We’re all volunteers,” Sims said. “The majority are

retired. We’re getting old. We can’t make those moves like we used to. But we also have a few young people in their early 30s. Young people don’t usu ally want to make that com mitment. But when we get that commitment, it’s game on.”

Butler, who was a teacher before she retired in Palm Coast, had put on a similar charity show in Peekskill, New York. She died in 2016. Sims became director in 2011.

B.J. Jones, 79 and City Lites’ treasurer, first saw the show in 2006, at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center.

“I said, ‘I have to get in that cast,’” he recalled. “I had done some choir singing and a little community theater when I lived in Cleveland. I’ve always enjoyed singing. I told (But ler), ‘I’d like to join your cast,’ and she said no. But the next year, Jimmy Sims called me and asked if I was still inter ested, because one of the per formers was sick.”

B.J. Jones sang Wilson Pick ett’s “Mustang Sally” that year. This year, he will be per forming a Ray Charles song. He will also be one of the Pips when Ruthie Sanders per forms as Gladys Knight.

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Lead performer Michea’l Wyatt with Joy Eurie, Shantell Davidson and Jackie Gonzalas.

The annual show will be performed at the Flagler Auditorium.

Triple threat

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In his first year on the track and field team last season, Flagler Palm Coast’s Gerod Tolbert finished fourth in the triple jump at the Class 4A state championships.

Now, in his first season of var sity basketball, Tolbert is making an impact in that sport too. Primarily a football player, the senior stepped right off the football field onto the basketball court and into the start ing lineup.

“He is an athletic kid,” said FPC basketball coach Derrick Williams. “He runs, jumps and plays hard. Toughness is something you can’t necessarily teach.”

Tolbert scored a team-high nine points in the Bulldogs’ home opener Monday, Nov. 28 — a 55-39 loss to Spruce Creek. He would have scored more had he made a few more free throws. He repeatedly split the Hawks’ zone to get to the basket and draw the foul, but went just 1 of 12 from the free throw line as his inex perience showed.

“Every free throw he missed did not bother me one bit whatsoever, because I understand he is coming out of football,” Williams said. “He hasn’t even played basketball, and he’s giving us everything he has.”

Tolbert last played basketball on the JV team as a freshman.

“This is my senior year. I wanted to play all three sports,” Tolbert said, adding sheepishly, “I have to work on my free throws.”

Williams said he recruited Tolbert last summer.

“I was trying to get one of the best athletes in the school. Last year we couldn’t play as fast as we can now with Gerod,” Williams said.

Matt Rodriguez also scored nine

points for the Bulldogs. The junior guard connected on three 3-point ers. Jameer Clark scored eight points, hitting two 3-pointers.

Spruce Creek, playing its first game of the season, trailed 12-11 after the first quarter. But the Hawks ramped up the pressure to take a 24-19 lead into halftime and then held the Bull dogs to just two points in the third quarter to take a 15-point lead into the final eight minutes.

“I think my young guys didn’t handle the pressure,” Williams said.

FPC (1-3) opened the season by splitting two games in Valdosta, Georgia, Nov. 21-22. The Bulldogs were scheduled to play three more games in their first week back from Thanksgiving break.

They lost to University 50-48 on Nov. 29 and are scheduled to host first-year school St. Johns Beach side on Dec. 1 before wrapping up the week Dec. 3 in Daytona Beach for a game against DME Academy Blue.

Un-four-gettable: Mainland advances to state football semifinals

Ajai Harrell scored four touchdowns as the Bucs defeated Jensen Beach to advance to the final four for the first time in eight years.

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Travis Roland was not altogether happy with his first season as Main land High School’s football coach last year. The Bucs lost five games and were eliminated in the first

round of the playoffs. Roland wanted to get the Bucs back to playing Main land football.

They have.

Mainland thumped Jensen Beach 45-10 on the road in the Region 3-3S final on Friday, Nov. 25, to advance to the state semifinals for the first time since 2014.

“It was awesome. It feels amazing for us to get ourselves one step away (from the championship game) and to know that in our classification, we’re one of four teams still playing,” Roland said. “A lot of people started off playing, and now it’s down to four.”

The Bucs (10-3) will travel for the third week in a row on Friday, Dec. 2, to take on Fort Myers Dunbar (10-1). Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. The winner will play Lake City Columbia or Lake Wales in the Class 3S title game in Fort Lauderdale the weekend of Dec. 15-17.

Senior Ajai Harrell scored four touchdowns at Jensen Beach to give him 11 in the past five games and 25 for the season.

“Ajai is making himself one of the greatest we’ve ever seen,” Roland said. “He’s putting himself in that crazy, crazy, crazy upper strato sphere of Mainland football greats that play on the offensive side of the ball. I’m just proud of him. He’s the guy that sets the tone for us all the time with his leadership in the weight room, in the classroom and practice and conditioning.”

Harrell set the tone against the Falcons, returning the opening kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown. He went on to score three rushing touchdowns, including an 89-yard dash to put the Bucs up 16-0. Har rell now has 12 rushing touchdowns and 12 receiving touchdowns and one return for a score.

“The energy was there from the beginning,” Roland said. “And (Har rell’s kickoff return) just made the energy go through the roof.”

Roland said using Harrell at both wide receiver and running back has helped the senior’s production as well as that of Mainland’s other elite receiver, James Randle.

“Now is the time we want to make

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sure our best players are getting the ball,” Roland said. “I think we’re able to get Ajai and James and the ball in different ways, because when Ajai’s at running back, our running game goes up to a different level. And that makes (defenses) have to load the box, and now James is getting one-on-ones. And we all know that James is very difficult to handle one on one.”

Randle caught a 59-yard touch down pass from Damarcus Creecy with two seconds left in the first half to give Mainland a commanding 30-10 lead. Harrell’s second touch down run of the third quarter forced a running clock the rest of the way. The Bucs’ 35-point margin of vic tory was their second largest of the season.

“We were able to put together a complete game. I think it was prob ably our best defensive performance of the year,” Roland said. “(Defensive lineman) Ramon McCollough had three sacks and a forced fumble. His play over the last month or six weeks has just been astronomically amaz

ing.”

Dunbar upset Naples 14-7 to advance to the state semifinals for the first time in school history. The Tigers held Naples’ vaunted running attack to 145 yards.

“They’ve really got some athletes. They’re a school that traditionally flies around and plays with a lot of energy, so we’ve got to match that,” Roland said. “I’m sure their place is going to be rocking, because they’re the only guys in town that will be playing. So we’ve got to be prepared to match the energy that they’re going to bring.”

Roland played on Mainland’s only state championship team in 2003. Now the Bucs are two wins away from adding a second title to the school’s record book.

“Everybody sets out to win a state championship. And you always talk about how hard you’re going to work,” Roland said. “And so, I think for these kids to see that they can dedicate themselves to a goal and see it come to fruition, it makes all the hard work worth it.”

File photo by Michele Meyers

James Randle, here catching a touchdown pass against University, notched his 11th touchdown reception of the season against Jensen Beach.

"It was awesome. It feels amazing for us to get ourselves one step away (from the championship game) and to know that in our classification, we're one of four teams still playing. A lot of people started off playing, and now it's down to four."

ROLAND, Mainland football coach

Football/track star Gerod Tolbert now starts on the basketball team. He scored 9 points vs. Spruce Creek.

Gerod Tolbert (0) makes a difficult layup against Spruce Creek’s E’Zaiah Shine.

Photos by Kenz Ojeda

Jameer Clark (12) attempts a 3-point shot before the first quarter ends.

"He is an athletic kid. He runs, jumps and plays hard. Toughness is something you can't necessarily teach."

DERRICK WILLIAMS on Gerod Tolbert

Matt Rodriguez (13) directs the offense.

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Former FPC track star joins coaching staff

Early in the school year, when Flagler Palm Coast High School needed to add a female PE teacher, Principal Bobby Bossardet asked Dave Halliday if he knew anybody. Halliday asked for a day or two to think about it.

This was a chance for Halliday, the Bulldogs’ head cross country and track and field coach, to add a female track coach to his staff.

“We have desperately needed a female on the staff,” he said.

But he couldn’t think of anybody until one of his assistants mentioned the obvious: Alycia Williams — the most accomplished female track athlete in county history.

It turned out to be a perfect match. Halliday has been the head coach of the four teams for 14 of his 19 years at the school. This was a chance for a woman to take over the girls track team, with Halliday concentrating on the boys team while still directing the overall program.

Williams had been the head track coach at Hickory Ridge High School outside of Charlotte, North Carolina. She led two relay teams to national titles at the adidas Nationals in June. She wasn’t thinking about leaving the area where her twin sister, Alyce, is also a teacher and track coach. But Halliday’s inquiry came at the right time.

“He randomly sent me a text in October, ‘Hey, do you want to come back home?’ You know what? It worked out perfectly,” she said. “My lease was up. My parents still live here. My kids would get to spend time with their grandparents. So, it was just better to come home.”

Williams has been at FPC

for about three weeks, and she said everything has been seamless. She said she knew about half of her co-workers coming in.

The Williams twins graduated from FPC in 2001.

Alycia owns school records in the 100, 200, 400 and 800.

Alyce owns school records in the long jump and triple jump.

Alycia won state championships in the 400 and 200 her junior year, setting a state record in the 400. In her senior year, she got pregnant but still finished second in the 400 to Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas’ Sanya Richards, who went on to win the 2009 world championship and the 2012 Olympic championship in the 400 meters.

Alycia and Alyce went on to run track at George Mason University and Florida State. The twins were co-captains at FSU, and Alycia was an AllAmerican in the 4x400 relay.

The Bulldogs’ track and field teams began offseason conditioning this week.

Williams said she has been impressed with how organized the teams are. She is not the only new coach with the program. Longtime Spruce Creek throws coach Paul Spegele is now FPC’s throws coach. And former FPC and Bethune-Cookman University football star Jimmie Robinson will help Williams coach sprinters.

Robinson and Spegele are both also assistant coaches with the football team.

“Every event coach has a common goal of how can we just be great,” Alycia Williams said. “At the coaches’ meetings, everybody’s receptive of what the other coaches are saying. We have people that are jumpers and sprinters — both of our programs work together. I think that’s rare. I haven’t seen that. When I say

we’re organized, we’re very organized. We’re hitting the ground running.”

Having coaches like Robinson and Williams returning to FPC provides the kids with role models they can relate to, Halliday said.

“The kids can see they’re from here and say, ‘They were just like me,’” Halliday said.

“Getting Alycia is a win for the program. I know she can coach, and once we talked, she was really excited.”

Stetson ID Camp

Former Flagler Palm Coast and Stetson University soccer player Nate Monsanto will be one of the coordinators at Stetson’s Men’s Soccer ID Camp on Dec. 3-4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for high school-aged players.

Monsanto said when he was in high school the ID Camp helped give him the opportunity to play for the Hatters.

Stetson’s head coach, Emmett Rutkowski, and his assistants Jaime Ibarra and Eduardo Jimenez are the other coordinators.

To register, go to, stetsonmenssoccercamps. totalcamps.com/shop/ EVENT.

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Courtesy photo Alycia Williams was a success ful coach in North Carolina. Now she is returning to FPC to be the girls head track coach.

Oceanfront house draws $2.15 million

Ahouse in Hammock Dunes was the top real estate transaction for the week of Oct. 21-27 in Flagler County in the Multiple Listing Service. PCF 27 LLC, of Las Vegas, sold 3907 N. Ocean Shore Blvd. to Lorenzo and Leslie Ferrera, of Palm Coast, for $2.15 million. Built in 2007, the house is a 5/4.5 and has a fireplace, pool, elevator, shared dune walk and 4,262 square feet.

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Condos L.E. Shepherd Jr., individually and as trustee, sold 200 Ocean Crest Drive, Unit 642, to Robb Peterson and Lauren Detzel, as trustees, for $925,000. Built in 2007, the condo is a 3/3.5 and has 2,246 square feet. It sold in 2020 for $695,000.

Sierra Investments III LLC, of Boca Raton, sold 35 Ocean Crest Way, Unit 1125, to Stacey Doolin for $565,000. Built in 2002, the condo is a 3/2 and has 1,696 square feet. It sold in 2018 for $235,000.

Andrew Burden and Erin PoulinHarding, of Palm Coast, sold 14 Mid Pines Circle to Alex Grinshpon and Elena Zaytseva, of Flagler Beach, for $170,000. Built in 1980, the condo

is a 2/2 and has 950 square feet. It sold in 2019 for $129,900.

Belle Terre Mikhail Binkin, of Brooklyn, sold 247 Parkview Drive to Luis Salmer on and Laura Burgos, of Palm Coast, for $360,000. Built in 2020, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,878 square feet. It sold in 2021 for $277,900.

Fuquay Robert and Darlene Mahany, of Flagler Beach, sold 1705 S. Daytona Ave. to Cyril Oake and Jennifer Brown, of Hamilton, Michigan, for $820,000. Built in 1995, the house is a 3/2.5 and has a swimming pool and 2,274 square feet. It sold in 2016 for $375,000.

Jay and Vicki Starry, of Flagler Beach, sold 1939 S. Daytona Ave. to Jose and Erika Jiron, of Flagler

Beach, for $750,000. Built in 2020, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,595 square feet.

Hidden Lakes Steven Viscardi, of Palm Coast, sold 39 Auberry Drive to Juan Gomez and Sylvia Herrera, of Palm Coast, for $415,000. Built in 2015, the house is a 4/2 and has 1,801 square feet. It sold in 2015 for $215,000.

Indian Trails Christina Fair, of Palm Coast, sold 34 Beaverdam Lane to Jason and Marie Roberts, of Palm Coast, for $379,000. Built in 2004, the house is a 3/2 and has a swimming pool and 1,665 square feet. It sold in 2021 for $282,000.

Likens Jonathan and June Dunham, of Palm Coast, sold Pamela Parkway to Charles Kissling, of Palm Coast, for $1,275,000. Built in 2016, the house is a 3/3 and has a swimming pool and 2,378 square feet.

Lehigh Woods

William and Meridith Waters, of Palm Coast, sold 51 Renworth Lane to Tara Escobosa, of Daytona, Nevada, for $485,000. Built in 2004, the house is a 5/2.5 and has a swimming pool and 3,092 square feet. It sold in 2021 for $385,000.

Holiday Builders Inc., of Mel bourne, sold 25 Rocking Horse Drive to Natalya and Pavel Syrov, of Palm Coast, for $310,000. Built in 2022, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,552 square feet.

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Svetlana Fedchenko, of Palm Coast, sold 9 Louisiana Drive to Levi and Taylor Leone, of Palm Coast, for $329,900. Built in 2003, the house is a 4/2 and has 1,782 square feet.

Not in Subdivision Richard Kaminsky, of Walton, Kentucky, sold 67 Rickenbacker Drive to William Fraser and Ver ena Keil-Fraser, of Palm Coast, for $440,000. Built in 2020, the house is a 3/2 and has a swimming pool and 1,844 square feet. It sold in 2020 for $241,900.

Karen Forchette, as trustee, sold 202 Wellington Drive to Kevin Scott, of Flagler Beach, for $331,500. Built in 1987, the house is a 3/2 and has 2,163 square feet.

LGI Homes Florida LLC, of The Woodlands, Texas, sold 64 Pine Grove Drive to Richard and Patri cia Bodine, of Palm Coast, for $294,900. Built in 2022, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,270 square feet.

Palm Harbor

Blue Canyon LLC, of Palm Coast, sold 16 Classic Court to Daniel and Michele Rodriguez, of Palm Coast, for $550,000. Built in 1980, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace and 1,725 square feet. It sold in May for $352,000.

Matthew and Wiljoyce Petekiewicz, of East Rochester, New York, sold 6 Felshire Lane to Almanac Group Inc., of Bunnell, for $260,000. Built in 2002, the house is a 3/2 and has

1,610 square feet. It sold in 2002 for $43,900.

Pine Grove

Brianna Fine, Cassandra Pawn and Dakota Guevara, of Largo, sold 9 Pheasant Drive to Shawn and Tif fany Brady, and William Brady, of Palm Coast, for $420,000. Built in 2015, the house is a 4/2.5 and has a fireplace and 2,414 square feet. It sold in 2017 for $259,000.

Adams Homes of Northwest Florida Inc., of Pensacola, sold 29 Postman Lane to Peter Sosa, of Palm Coast, for $354,900. Built in 2022, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,571 square feet.

Pine Lakes

JAXSAT Group LLC, of Jacksonville, sold 47 Mount Vernon Lane to Osa and Walter Luke, of Palm Coast, for $475,000. Built in 1998, the house is a 4/2 and has a fireplace, swim ming pool and 2,560 square feet. It sold in June for $425,000.

Mariana and Wesley Redwanc, and Kamila Armborst, of Palm Coast, sold 22 Montauk Lane to John and Tamara Hoagland, of Palm Coast, for $380,000. Built in 1994, the house is a 4/2 and has a swimming pool and 2,080 square feet. It sold in 2017 for $197,500.

Karen Kirby, individually and as trustee, sold 50 Westhampton Drive to Silvino Pereira, of Palm Coast, for $250,000. Built in 1985, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace and 1,768 square feet. It sold in 1985 for $89,500.

Seminole Woods

Maronda Homes LLC, of Jack sonville, sold 18 Secretary Trail to Robert Manning, of Palm Coast, for $394,900. Built in 2022, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,988 square feet.

Toby Tobin, of gotoby.com, contrib uted to this report.

Matanzas Woods

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The top real estate transaction in Flagler County has a fireplace, swimming pool, elevator and shared dune walk.

Ormond Lakes has top seller

Roger Grubic, of Vero Beach, sold 119 Squirrel Lane to Kerry and Lori Spencer, of Ormond Beach, for $820,000. Built in 2002, the house is a 4/3 and has a fireplace, swimming pool and 3,343 square feet.

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Daytona Shores

Kerry and Chantal Kwiatkowski, of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, sold 16 Woodridge Drive to Michael Fields, of Ormond Beach, for $449,900. Built in 1976, the house is a 3/2 and has a swimming pool and 1,436 square feet. It sold in 2013 for $135,000.

Golf Manor

Irene McNamara sold 758 Garden Lane to David Phillips, of Ormond Beach, for $414,000. Built in 2004, the house is a 3/2.5 and has 2,036 square feet.

Halifax Plantation

Donna and Leon Morgan, of Shir leysburg, Pennsylvania, sold 3169 Connemara Drive to Barry Gold man for $435,000. Built in 2014, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,919 square feet. William and Janice Burke sold 1436 Carlow Circle to Elizabeth and John Lockmiller, of Ormond Beach, for $342,500. Built in 2005, the townhouse is a 3/2 and has 1,684 square feet.

Diane and Anthony Labate, of Ormond Beach, sold 3041 Glin

Circle to Aaron Thorp, of Ormond Beach, for $335,000. Built in 2006, the townhouse is a 3/2 and has 1,684 square feet.

Hunter’s Ridge Michelle Mozena and Michael Hub bard sold 3 Acacia Court to Jerry Shields and Sonia Bailo, of Ormond Beach, for $489,000. Built in 1981, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace and 2,194 square feet. It sold in 2017 for $265,000.

Laurel Oaks

Amy Garcia, of Zimmerman, Minnesota, and Kelly Rapinac, of Brooklyn, New York, sold 8 Green fern Circle to David and Darlene Wolbers, of Ormond Beach, for $272,000. Built in 1982, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,155 square feet. It sold in 2011 for $85,000.

Northbrook Mitchell and Ashley McGrath sold 1212 Northside Drive to William and Victoria Mitchum, of Ormond Beach, for $415,000. Built in 1980, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace and 1,713 square feet. It sold in 2019 for $220,000.

Not in Subdivision

Clayton and Kim Beazley, Richard Beazley II and Clayton Beazley II sold 1859 Myrtle Jo Drive to Sedar

ian Simmons, of Ormond Beach, for $255,000. Built in 1962, the house is a 3/2 and has 828 square feet.

Tina Carlyle sold 524 Fred Gamble Way to Matthew and Cheryl Tucker, of Ormond Beach, for $382,500. Built in 1985, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace, swimming pool and 2,090 square feet.

Ocean Villas

Mary Soiland, of Ormond Beach, sold 122 Lynnhurst Drive to Gregory and Lori Matthew, of Campbells burg, Indiana, for $360,000. Built in 1956, the villa is a 2/1 and has 848 square feet. It sold in 2019 for $165,500.

Ormond Beach Park

Cheryl Silcox, as representative, Eve McElrath and Julie Hennes sold 505 Hollywood St. to Jacqueline Young, of Hollywood, for $286,000. Built in 1958, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,415 square feet.

Plantation Bay

Thomas and Elvita Jones, as trust ees, sold 1400 Henlow Lane to Constance and Michal Siedierski, of Ormond Beach, for $685,000. Built in 2006, the house is a 5/3 and has a swimming pool and 2,699 square feet.

Rio Vista Gardens Jack Wade and Rebecca Monroe, of Ardmore, Tennessee, sold 684 S.

Center St. to Karrie Holloway, of Palm Coast, for $300,000. Built in 1977, the house is a 3/2 with a pool and 1,275 square feet.

The Village Monica Sarkis, of Sweden, and Eric Sarkis, of Ormond Beach, sold 930 Old Mill Run to Nicholas and Alyssa Argitis, of Ormond Beach, for $375,000. Built in 1977, the house is a 4/3 and has 2,202 square feet.

Woodmere South Robert Cook, of Ormond Beach, sold 731 Lindenwood Circle to Laura Nolte, of Lopatcong Town ship, New Jersey, for $460,000. Built in 1973, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace, swimming pool and 2,368 square feet. It sold in 2018 for $249,900.

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Douglas and Tina Imhoff, of Ormond Beach, sold 12 Seafarers Drive to Warren and Kristina Ratley, of Ormond Beach, for $675,000. Built in 1974, the house is a 4/3 and has 2,174 square feet. It sold in 2015 for $228,000.

ACL Realty LLC, of Port Orange, sold 1239 Ocean Shore Blvd., Unit 7-D-4, to Joseph and Emily Ibra him for $570,000. Built in 1984, the condo is a 3/2.5 and has 1,853 square feet. It sold in March for $410,000.

Joshua and Breana Akerberg, of Ormond Beach, sold 31 Tropical Drive to Garry and Elizabeth Rolon, of Ormond Beach, for $350,000. Built in 1957, the house is a 2/1 and has 1,252 square feet. It sold in 2019 for $199,900.

Wenkman Group LLC sold 8 Long fellow Circle to Paula Goldstein, as trustee, for $441,500. Built in 1972, the house is a 2/2 and has 1,572 square feet. It sold in June for $330,000.

Karen Manton-Pillar and Alan Pillar, individually and as trust ees, sold 125 Ocean Grove Drive to Brian Fromm, of Ormond Beach, for $428,500. Built in 1971, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,525 square feet.

Brent and Amy Myron, of St. Johns, sold 2100 Ocean Shore Blvd., Unit 3010, to Paul and Janet Isenberg, of The Villages, for $420,000. Built in 1973, the condo is a 2/2 and has 1,087 square feet.

Barbara Sanders, of Ormond Beach, sold 5 Evergreen Circle to John and Robin Ball, of Gilbertsville, Penn sylvania, for $415,500. Built in 1972, the house is a 3/1.5 and has 1,769 square feet.

Kaitlyn Moran, of Port St. Lucie, sold 42 Palmetto Drive to Alexan der Davakis, of Ormond Beach, for $270,000. Built in 1955, the house is a 2/1 and has 700 square feet. It sold in 2014 for $127,500.

Judith and Frederick Chaffee, of Palm Coast, sold 5500 Ocean Shore Blvd., Unit 105, to Patricia Montecalvo, of Ormond Beach, for $249,000. Built in 1973, the condo is a 2/2 and has 1,214 square feet. It sold in 2013 for $85,000.

John Adams, of Adams, Cameron & Co. Realtors, contributed to this report.

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The administration of the estate of Mathias J. Frueh, deceased, whose date of death was June 24, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Kim C Hammond Justice Center 1769 E Moody Blvd, Bldg 1 Bunnell, FL 32110. The names and addresses of the personal representa tive and the personal representative’s attor ney 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 BE FORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AF TER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLI CATION 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 de mands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NO TICE.

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 December 1, 2022.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

CITY OF BUNNELL, FLORIDA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY OF BUNNELL, FLORIDA will hold a Public Hearing as authorized by law at 6:00 P.M. on the 13th day of December 2022, for the purposes of hearing a request to rezone land from Flagler County AC(F) Agricultural Zoning to City of Bunnell AG&S, Agricultural and Silviculture District to build a single-family residence on the property, at the Flagler County Government Services Building (GSB) located at 1769 East Moody Boulevard, Bunnell, Florida 32110.

ORDINANCE 2022-XX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BUNNELL, FLORIDA PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF REAL PROPERTY TOTALING 6.68 + ACRES, OWNED BY JEREMY & JILL BARTON, LOCATED AT 5500 COUNTY RD 304 AND BEARING PARCEL ID: 16-13-30-0000-01020-0010 IN THE CITY OF BUNNELL LIMITS FROM FLAGLER COUNTY AC(F) AGRICULTURAL ZONING TO CITY OF BUNNELL AG&S, AGRICULTURAL AND SILVICULTURE DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND APPLICABILITY; AND PROVIDING 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 legally permitted, would be found on the City of Bunnell’s website at www.bunnellcity.us on the homepage. 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 this ordinance can be obtained at the office of 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.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CITY OF BUNNELL, FLORIDA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY OF BUNNELL, FLORIDA will hold a Public Hearing as authorized by law at 6:00 P.M. on the 13th day of December 2022, for the purposes of hearing a request to rezone land from the “B-1, Business District” to “B-2, Business District” to allow the land be used for a school, at the Flagler County Government Services Building (GSB) located at 1769 East Moody Boulevard, Bunnell, Florida 32110.

ORDINANCE 2022-XX

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BUNNELL, FLORIDA PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF REAL PROPERTY TOTALING 1.45 + ACRES, OWNED BY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OF BUNNELL & PALM COAST LLC, LOCATED AT 201 W MOODY BLVD AND BEARING PARCEL ID: 10-12-30-0850-02650-0010

IN THE CITY OF BUNNELL LIMITS FROM “B-1, BUSINESS DISTRICT” TO “B-2, BUSINESS DISTRICT”; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND APPLICABILITY; AND PROVIDING 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 legally permitted, would be found on the City of Bunnell’s website at www.bunnellcity.us on the homepage. 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 this ordinance can be obtained at the office of 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.

NOTICE: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board 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)

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CITY OF BUNNELL, FLORIDA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY OF BUNNELL, FLORIDA will hold a Public Hearing as authorized by law at 6:00 P.M. on the 13th day of December 2022, for the purposes of hearing a request to amend the Grand Reserve developer agreement for phases 3, 5, and 6, at the Flagler County Government Services Building (GSB) located at 1769 East Moody Boulevard, Bunnell, Florida 32110.

ORDINANCE 2022-XX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BUNNELL, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AMEND ED PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR MODIFICATIONS TO APPROVED TOTAL OF LOTS IN PHASE 3, 5, AND 6; PRO VIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING AND SUPERCEDING ALL PORTIONS OF ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND SITE DEVELOMPENT ORDERS IN CON FLICT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE as may be legally per mitted on the day of the meeting. Instructions on how to participate by electronic or other means, if legally permitted, would be found on the City of Bunnell’s website at www.bun nellcity.us on the homepage. 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 loca tion. 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 this ordinance can be obtained at the office of 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.

NOTICE: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Planning, Zoning and Ap peals Board 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) December 1, 2022 22-00249F

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NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO: 2021 CP 000506

DIVISION: 48

IN RE: ESTATE OF CAROL L. FRANKS, Deceased, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on 11/07/2022 there was placed on deposit in this office, funds received from DUSS, KENNEY, SAFER, HAMPTON & JOOS, P.A. as counsel for the Personal Repre sentative, JONATHAN M. SMITH, of the estate CAROL FRANKS, deceased, in the amount of $91,353.55. Said funds are all the assets due to: MILTON JEROME SHELLY JR. $91,353.35 and said assets remain unclaimed. Unless said funds are claimed on or be fore six (6) months from the date of first PUBLICATION of this notice, said funds, less fees, will be forwarded to the State of Florida pursuant to Florida Statutes 733.816.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have set my hand and official seal at Flagler County, Bunnell, Florida, on NOVEMBER 17TH, 2022.

TOM BEXLEY CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT (SEAL) BY: /S/ Anneliesse Arroyo DEPUTY CLERK Nov. 24; Dec. 1, 2022 22-00147G

Donald Frueh, Personal Representative 860 Cramer Court, Willowbrook, IL 60027 LARRY T. GRIGGS, ATTORNEY AT LAW, P.A. Larry T. Griggs, Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No. 0454760 1301 Plantation Island Dr S., Ste 202B St. Augustine, FL 32080-3112 Phone: 904-471-5204 / Fax: 904-460-7248 Email: larry@larrygriggs.com Secondary Email: karen@larrygriggs.com December 1, 8, 2022 22-00152G SECOND

NOTICE: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board 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 December 1, 2022 22-00246F

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Summary Administration) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2022 CP 707 Division 48

IN RE: ESTATE OF PAUL D. SADOWSKI Deceased. TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE:

You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of Paul D. Sadowski, deceased, File Number 2022 CP 707, by the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1769 East Moody Blvd., Bunnell, FL 32110; that the decedent’s date of death was August 19, 2022; that the total value of the estate is $538,229.00 and that the names and ad dresses of those to whom it has been as signed by such order are:

Name, Address; Michael W. Sadowski, 39 Farragut Drive Palm Coast, FL 32137; P. David Sadowski, Jr., 43 Miles Cary Mews Hampton, VA 23669; Elizabeth A. Sadows ki, 35 Spincaster Drive The Woodlands, TX 77389; Andrew J. Sadowski, 3509 Merivale Drive Casselberry, FL 32707

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT:

All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for full pay ment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTAND ING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECE DENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication of this No tice is November 24, 2022.

Person Giving Notice: Michael W. Sadowski 39 Farragut Drive Palm Coast, Florida 32137

Attorney for Person Giving Notice 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 Nov. 24; Dec. 1, 2022 22-00146G

NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Summary Administration)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2022 CP 735 Division 48

IN RE: ESTATE OF GENOWEFA CWALINA Deceased.

TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE:

You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been en tered in the estate of Genowefa Cwalina, deceased, File Number 2022 CP 735, by the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1769 East Moody Blvd., Bunnell, FL 32110; that the decedent’s date of death was Feb ruary 4, 2022; that the total value of the estate is $233,508 and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been as signed by such order are: Name Anna Galinski Address 16 North shore drive Palm Coast, FL 32137

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for full pay ment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTAND ING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECE DENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this No tice is November 24, 2022.

Person Giving Notice: Anna Galinski 16 Northshore drive Palm Coast, Florida 32137

Attorney for Person Giving Notice 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 Nov. 24; Dec. 1, 2022 22-00148G

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NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 2022 DR 000498 Division: 47 JEREMY GRAFTON PIERCE, Petitioner, and SOHELIA JUANITA PIERCE, Respondent, TO: SOHELIA JUANITA PIERCE 2138 Cherokee Cove Trail Jacksonville, FL 32221

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to

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INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Summary Administration) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2022 CP 737 Division 48

IN RE: ESTATE OF STANLEY L. MENKE Deceased.

TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE:

You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of Stanley L. Menke, deceased, File Number 2022 CP 737, by the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1769 East Moody Blvd., Bunnell, FL 32110; that the decedent’s date of death was August 29, 2022; that the total value of the estate is $181,372 and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are:

Name, Address; Elizabeth A. Becker, 169 Temple Hill Road Waterford, ME 04088; Patricia L. Auriemma, P.O. Box 351827 Palm Coast, Florida 32135; Susan Kern, 606A South Church Street Monroe, North Carolina 28112

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT:

All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for full pay ment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTAND ING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECE DENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this No tice is November 24, 2022.

Person Giving Notice: Elizabeth A. Becker 169 Temple Hill Road Waterford, Maine 04088

Attorney for Person Giving Notice 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 Nov. 24; Dec. 1, 2022 22-00149G

serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on JEREMEY GRAFTON PIERCE c/o William B. White, Esquire, whose address is 712 S. Oceanshore Blvd. Flagler Beach, FL 32136 on or before 12/17/22, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at Kim C. Hammond Justice Center 1769 E Moody Blvd. Bunnell, FL 32110 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

The action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property should be divided: ____

Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2022-CP-000740 Division Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF KENTON E. PECH A/K/A KENTON EUGENE PECH Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Kenton E. Pech a/k/a Kenton Eugene Pech, de ceased, whose date of death was December 11, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1769 East Moody Boulevard, Building #1, Bunnell, Florida 32110. The names and addresses of the per sonal representative and the personal rep resentative’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 BE FORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AF TER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLI CATION 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 de mands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NO TICE.

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 November 24, 2022.

Personal Representative: Coleen Kay Pech 85 Avenue De La Mer, #105 Palm Coast, Florida 32137

Respectfully Submitted by: Michelle A. Berglund-Harper, Esq. Florida Bar No. 0084028

MURPHY & BERGLUND, PLLC 1101 Douglas Avenue, Suite 1006 Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 Tel. (407) 865-9553 Fax (407) 865-5742

E-Mail: Michelle@murphyberglund.com

Secondary E-Mail: Jessica@murphyberglund.com

Attorney for Petitioner Nov. 24; Dec. 1, 2022 22-00150G

Court’s office notified of your current ad dress. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Su preme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the address(es) on record at the clerk’s office.

WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family

Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and in formation. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.

Dated: 10/31/2022

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (SEAL) By: /s/ Makaela McCarthy Deputy Clerk Nov. 10, 17, 24; Dec. 1, 2022 22-00138G

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Notice is hereby given that on 12/16/2022 at 10:30 am, the following mobile home will be sold at public auction pursuant to F.S. 715.109 1988 PALM HS PH091462A & PH091462B Last Tenants: JEROME DIPAOLA and all unknown parties ben eficiaries heirs . Sale to be at LACOSTA PROPERTY LLC, 1275 LA COSTA VIL LAGE BLVD, PORT ORANGE, FL 32129. 813-241-8269.

December 1, 8, 2022 22-00110V

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Notice is hereby given that on 12/16/2022 at 10:30 am, the following mobile home will be sold at public auction pursuant to F.S. 715.109 1991 PALM HS PH066839A & PH066839B . Last Tenants: STELLA BIELSKI AND ROBERT STANLEY BIEL SKI and all unknown parties beneficiaries heirs . Sale to be at LACOSTA PROP ERTY LLC, 1275 LA COSTA VILLAGE BLVD, PORT ORANGE, FL 32129. 813241-8269. December 1, 8, 2022 22-00111V

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that on 12/16/2022 at 10:30 am, the following mobile home will be sold at public auction pursuant to F.S. 715.109 1973 NEWM HS 2701151

Last Tenants: RUBEN GONZALEZ AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES, BENEFI CIARIES, HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS OF RUBEN GONZALEZ and all unknown parties beneficiaries heirs . Sale to be at LEGACY HCE, LLC DBA HIGH LAND COUNTRY ESTATES MHC, 830 NORTH HIGHWAY, DEBARY, FL, 32713. 813-241-8269. December 1, 8, 2022 22-00112V

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 22-CP-12077 Division PRDL IN RE: ESTATE OF PAUL MAGNUSSON Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Paul Magnusson, deceased, whose date of death was March 4, 2022, is pending in the Cir cuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Pro bate Division, the address of which is 101 North Alabama Avenue, Deland, Florida 32724.

The names and addresses of the personal representatives and the personal representatives’ attorney are set forth be low.

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 BE FORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AF TER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLI CATION 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 de mands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NO TICE.

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 December 1, 2022.

Personal Representatives: Nils P. Magnusson 333 Treasure Lake Dubois, PA 15801

Personal Representatives: Kristen A. Magnusson 61 Rear Summer Street Salem, MA 01970

Attorney for Personal Representatives: /s/ Debra L. Dandar DEBRA L. DANDAR, Attorney Florida Bar Number: 118310 TAMPA BAY ELDER LAW CENTER 3611 West Azeele Street Tampa, FL 33609 Telephone: (813) 282-3390 Fax: (813) 902-3829

Debra@TBELC.com Amy.Morris@TBELC.com December 1, 8, 2022 22-00135I

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2022-12766-PRDL Division 10

IN RE: ESTATE OF PHYLLIS LORRAINE COINER a/k/a PHYLLIS L. COINER Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Phyllis Lorraine Coiner, deceased, whose date of death was November 1, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 North Alabama Avenue, De Land, Florida 32724. The names and ad dresses 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 BE FORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AF TER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLI CATION 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 de mands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NO TICE.

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 December 1, 2022.

Personal Representative: Thomas J. Upchurch 1616 Concierge Blvd., Suite 101 Daytona Beach, Florida 32117

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 December 1, 8, 2022 22-00136I

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COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2022-12831-PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF ANN ELIZABETH HAUDEN a/k/a ANN E. HAUDEN Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Ann Elizabeth Hauden, deceased, whose date of death was September 20, 2022, is pend ing in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 North Alabama Avenue, De Land, Florida 32724. The names and ad dresses 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 BE FORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AF TER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLI CATION 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 de mands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NO TICE.

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 December 1, 2022.

Personal Representative: Gerald D. Glesmer 11500 Shaffer Road Swanton, Ohio 43558

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 December 1, 8, 2022 22-00137I

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2022 12478 PRDL Division: 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF JANE E. SCHELL, Deceased.

The administration of the estate of JANE E. SCHELL, deceased, whose date of death was August 31, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P. O. Box 6043, DeLand, FL 32721-6043. The names and addresses of the personal repre sentative 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 BE FORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AF TER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLI CATION 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 de mands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NO TICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PE RIOD 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: November 24, 2022. Signed on this day of 11/17/2022.

DEREK MOHR

Personal Representative 10815 Main St. Clarence, NY 14031

Heidi S. Webb

Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No. 73958 Law Office of Heidi S. Webb 140 South Beach Street, Suite 310 Daytona Beach, Florida 32114 Telephone: (386) 257-3332

Email: heidi@heidiwebb.com

Secondary Email: filing@heidiwebb.com Nov. 24; Dec. 1, 2022 22-00131I

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2022 12763 PRDL Division: 10

IN RE: ESTATE OF KATIE ELIZABETH PHIPPS-MCMAKIN, Deceased.

The administration of the estate of KA TIE ELIZABETH PHIPPS-MCMAKIN, deceased, whose date of death was August 5, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 N. Alabama Ave., 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 BE FORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AF TER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLI CATION 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 de mands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NO TICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PE RIOD 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: November 24, 2022. Signed on this day of 11/18/2022.

BILLY JOE MCMAKIN Personal Representative 817 S. Flamingo Dr. Holly Hill, FL 32117

Heidi S. Webb

Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No. 73958 Law Office of Heidi S. Webb 140 South Beach Street, Ste. 310 Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Telephone: (386) 257-3332 Email: heidi@heidiwebb.com Secondary Email: filing@heidiwebb.com Nov. 24; Dec. 1, 2022 22-00134I

The administration of the estate of RALPH T. ANDERSON A/K/A RALPH THOMAS ANDERSON A/K/A RALPH ANDER SON, deceased, whose date of death was September 18, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P. O. Box 6043, DeLand, FL 32721-6043. The names and addresses of the personal repre sentative 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 BE FORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AF TER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLI CATION 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 de mands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NO TICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PE RIOD 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: November 24, 2022. Signed on this 16th day of November, 2022.

SECOND INSERTION

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION CASE NO.: 2021 11530 CIDL REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC, Plaintiff, vs. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST SANDRA LEE PHILLIPS, DECEASED, et al, Defendant(s).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursu ant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated October 13, 2022, and entered in Case No. 2021 11530 CIDL of the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit in and for Volusia County, Flor ida in which Reverse Mortgage Funding LLC, is the Plaintiff and The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, Assignees, Lienors, Creditors, Trustees, or other Claimants claiming by, through, under, or against Sandra Lee Phillips, deceased, United States of America Acting through Commissioner of Housing and Urban Development, Sheryl Murchison, are de fendants, the Volusia County Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in/on online at electronically/online at http://www. volusia.realforeclose.com, Volusia County, Florida at 11:00AM EST on the Decem ber 15, 2022 the following described property as set forth in said Final Judg ment of Foreclosure:

LOT 11, BLOCK F, MAGNOLIA SHORES, (JOHNSON’S SUBDIVI SION), A SUBDIVISION ACCORD ING TO MAP IN MAP BOOK 23, PAGE 111, PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

A/K/A 2223 MAGNOLIA DR DE LAND FL 32724

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus 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.

ATTENTION PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES:

If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provi sion of certain assistance. Please contact Court Administration, 125 E. Orange Ave., St. 300, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, 386-257-6096, within 2 days of your receipt of this notice. If you are hear ing impaired, call 1-800-955-8771; if you are voice impaired, call 1-800-955-8770.

THIS IS NOT A COURT INFOR MATION LINE. To file response please contact Volusia County Clerk of Court, 101 N. Alabama Ave., DeLand, Fl 32724, Tel: (386) 736-5907.

Dated this 15 day of November, 2022.

ALBERTELLI LAW P. O. Box 23028 Tampa, FL 33623 Tel: (813) 221-4743 Fax: (813) 221-9171

eService: servealaw@albertellilaw.com By: /s/ Nathan Gryglewicz Florida Bar #762121 Nathan Gryglewicz, Esq. CT - 21-005637 Nov. 24; Dec. 1, 2022 22-00133I

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