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Bringing Christmas to Flagler L-section developer supported
With more than 70 boats scheduled, the 38th Palm Coast Holiday Boat Parade was a record-setting one. PAGE 10
Arsenic concerns will be addressed PAGE 4 INSIDE NEW HOSPITAL
Flagler Health+ closes on $2.1 million property PAGE 2
NOT OVER YET
Omicron: Cases less severe, but more contagious PAGE 2
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“The church has work to do in inspiring young people, like teenagers, to be in a relationship with God in such a way that God is not another authority figure in their lives, but maybe an ally and a partner.”
FOREVER, FOR VETERANS Flagler joins Wreaths Across America PAGE 12
YOUR TOWN VICTORIA GREENEY’S LEMONADE STAND BECOMES A FLAGLER HUMANE SOCIETY FUNDRAISER Victoria Greeney was sitting with her father, James, at the dining room table recently, and she said, “Let’s do a lemonade stand, Daddy.” With help from Victoria’s grandmother, Roseann Conklin, from Carrabba’s Italian Grill and from a local Chevron station, Victoria made her lemonade stand and planned to set it up for three hours on a Saturday. Since she wants to be a veterinarian, she decided she would donate the money to Flagler Humane Society. The goal: $100. Victoria got a hold of her two
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Finally, it’s Miller time at Matanzas PAGE 15
best friends, Mia Hoeni and London Hibbard, to help sell the lemonade. They spread the word to their classrooms and others. That Saturday, Victoria’s lemonade stand raised $380 and two bags of dog food in under three hours. “It was a very successful morning,” her father, James Greeney, reported. “The following week, we dropped off the check to Flagler Humane Society, who were very grateful for our hard work and dedication to see this project all the way through. We would like to thank all the families involved, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Chevron on Pine Lakes Parkway, the people who donated their time and money, and especially Flagler Humane Society for helping animals when they have no place to go and no one to love them. We plan on doing an annual fundraiser for the Humane Society. We had such a good turn out, and we are hoping to make an even bigger contribution next year.”
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Seniors take over on their night as Matanzas boys win 3-0 and girls win 7-1 PAGES 16-17
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Victoria Greeney raised $380 for the Humane Society.
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Flagler Health+ closes on $2.1 million property
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The 70-acre property is part of a broad expansion in the city of Palm Coast. GINA MANGUS FLAGLER HEALTH+
Flagler Health+ purchased approximately 70 acres in the city of Palm Coast from Florida Landmark Communities LLC for $2.1 million on Dec. 13. The property, on the west side of U.S. 1 where Palm Coast Parkway and U.S. 1 meet, will be used to develop a comprehensive health complex, including an inpatient hospital. The health enterprise also recently announced a clinical agreement with University of Florida Health, which will include expansion of graduate medical education programs and an array of clinical services across Northeast Florida, including new primary care sites in St. Johns and Flagler counties. Details regarding new primary care locations in Flagler County are currently under discussion. Meanwhile, civil engineering work is underway on 7 acres that Flagler
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Health+ owns at the southwest corner of Matanzas Woods Parkway and Belle Terre Parkway, where the enterprise will build one of its health villages. The Palm Coast health village will incorporate family practice with embedded behavioral health services, orthopedics, specialty care, imaging and laboratory services, all within a community-centric setting. Flagler Health+ has already expanded its footprint of Flagler County-based care options, with the addition of a large orthopedics practice in the Palm Coast Town Center, a primary care office on Old Kings Road and a virtual walk-in clinic inside Publix. In February, Care Connect+ also opened an office inside Flagler Health+ Specialty Care at 50 Cypress Point Parkway. One of its first major initiatives was to award four Innovators Micro Grants to Flagler County nonprofit organizations to support programs that impact people experiencing homelessness, hunger, behavioral health issues, financial instability, or lack of access to transportation, medication or health care in Flagler County.
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Omicron cases are more contagious, perhaps less severe People should consider getting a vaccine or a booster shot, experts said. JONATHAN SIMMONS NEWS EDITOR
The omicron variant of COVID-19 isn’t yet dominant in the community, but it soon will be, and cases and hospitalizations are again trending upward, Florida Department of Health-Flagler Medical Director Dr. Stephen Bickel and Health Officer Bob Snyder said on Flagler Broadcasting’s “Free For All Friday” on Dec. 17. “Cases, hospitalizations and deaths, unfortunately, are up in every state, including Florida,” Snyder said. “Flagler might be in a little bit better shape than some of the other counties, but we’ve seen an uptick the last five weeks in a row.” Flagler had 79 cases reported in the past week, he said, and six people had been admitted to the hospital for COVID-19 on Thursday. “Keep in mind, that compares favorably to the end of August, when we had over 100 on some days,” Snyder said. In the last week, two school staff members have tested positive, as have 14 students. Flagler has had 14,715 COVID-19 cases and 277 deaths since the pandemic began. More people are getting vaccinated: 75,749 people, making up 68% of the eligible population. Flagler is also starting to see influenza cases, with nine last week. Omicron is doubling every three days. “It soon will be dominant around the country,” Snyder said. “It’s not as severe, but very, very contagious … and it’s a little bit better at evading immunity compared to delta.” He urged residents to get vaccinated and get booster shots. “That will afford us all with the best protection with the new variant around the corner here, already spreading in the U.S.,” he said. Bickel said that Europe — which, throughout the pandemic, has been a harbinger of what’s about to hit the U.S. — is seeing lot of cases, but, with the exception of Germany, comparatively few deaths. That might mean that the U.S. will see a rise in case rates, but no rise in hospitalizations and deaths. “The problem for that is we have a relatively low — compared to other developed countries — vaccination rate,” Bickel said. “Omicron, it replicates in the body extremely quickly, especially in the upper airways, so if it hits an unvaccinated person who’s got comorbidities like diabetes etc., middle-aged, it could put you right in the hospital.” Experts are still debating whether omicron is actually less virulent than other variants, or if it’s just hitting a population with more baseline immunity, he said. Protective measures like mask wearing and social distancing still help with omicron, but much less so than vaccination, he said. “The take-home message for me right now is: If you’re not vaccinated, the chances of you getting omicron are really high,” Bickel said. “This is really time to reassess your risk if you’ve been on the fence.”
FLORIDA COVID-19 HOSPITALIZATIONS ARE RISING The number of Florida hospital inpatients with COVID-19 increased in the past week, according to data posted online Dec. 16 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The data showed that 1,556 inpatients had COVID-19, up from 1,389 a week earlier. Meanwhile, the numbers showed 278 COVID-19 patients were in intensive-care units, up from 245 a week earlier. While the numbers have increased, they remain significantly lower than hospitalization levels during the summer. Hospitalization numbers steadily declined in September, October and November.
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BRIEFS Percy Sayles named deputy chief of Flagler Fire Rescue
The givers Nadine King and Christmas Come True serve 155 families — and dream of more
HELPING THE HELPERS
Many groups around the community support Christmas Come True. Here are a few: Flagler Beach Police Department collects toys in lieu of paying tickets during the Christmas season; A group of women bake a dozen cookies for each of the 155 families; Kid City donated the space for staging the gift wrapping and sorting; Flagler County Horseshoe Club presented five kid-friendly horseshoe games; Material Girls, which is part of the Grand Haven Woman’s Club, created 500 stockings for CCT families.
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Donations and volunteer efforts will provide 155 families with Christmas this year.
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s the nonprofit’s name suggests, Christmas Come True raises money, gathers toy donations, recruits volunteers, and points all those resources toward one day: Dec. 25. But as much as founder Nadine King believes in making Christmas special, she also believes that CCT has the power to change not just a day, but a life. Specifically, she hopes it helps teenagers see the good in the world. “Teens are the ones that really need attention,” she said while giving me a tour of the 8,000-square-foot staging area at Roma Court, where volunteers were finalizing the gift packages for 155 families. “They’re angry because they have grown up with nothing.” Many of the teens helped by CCT may have gone without a bicycle that might have empowered them to find a job, or they might have missed out on sports because they couldn’t afford the equipment, she said. When teens receive their gifts on Christmas, King suspects they’ll know that even though the gifts were chosen by the parents, they were provided by the community via CCT, and that’s OK with King. In fact, it could be powerful statement to the teen: The community supports you. We are on your side, rooting for your happiness. “I look at this room,” King said, pointing to the rows of gifts, “and it’s overflowing with generosity and love — for children they don’t know.”
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With printers, wrapping stations and sorting areas, just about all of those 8,000 square feet are put to use by King and her volunteers, some of whom work every day during the holiday season. Some, like Liz McKenna, work for up to 12 hours a day. “I’m a Christmas freak,” McKenna said. “I love the religion behind it. Jesus is the reason.” She started as a toy wrapper last Christmas. Then she learned about the full process. “I was in awe,” she recalled. “Now that I’ve seen it from start to finish, I’m even more in awe.” Elaine Jajoie started volunteering one day because King said she needed some help with office work. That quickly turned into something else: During the summer, when CCT also helps families in need, Lajoie helped load seven mattresses into a home on a 100-degree day. “What have I gotten into?” she thought to herself. Then Lajoie talked to the grandmother who was receiving the mattresses for herself and her grandchildren, after their home had been ruined in a storm. “As we were leaving, she looked
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Liz McKenna volunteers up to 12 hours a day as Christmas approaches, to help Nadine King and Christmas Come True.
Hundreds of bicycles are donated and repaired.
at me and said, ‘I can’t believe I can actually sleep in my own bed tonight,’” Lajoie recalled. “When she said that, I lost it.” Some of the requests for Christmas gifts are also sobering to the volunteers. Children ask for fishing rods and soccer balls, but also bed sheets, deodorant, body wash. “Children shouldn’t have to ask for bed sheets,” said Lisa Ruberg. Ruberg is another volunteer who started out making a small time commitment and then became part of the daily crew. “I jumped into the deep end, because this is such a wonderful opportunity,” she said. SPACE CONCERN
Ruberg said she has been to the Super Bowl and other awe-inspiring events. But nothing compares to CCT’s room of gifts. “Grown men cry when they see that room,” she said to me. “It will make your hair stand up. If you end up in our group, we understand.” The rows of gifts, carefully chosen after one to two hours of interviews with the parents, are packaged and labeled on tables. It takes up a lot
of space, and that’s a big challenge every year for King. The third floor of City Marketplace hosted the staging area last year, but it wasn’t available for 2021, so King started calling around. Weeks past, and it was October, then November, and she still didn’t have a place. Meanwhile, the toys were starting to pile up. “I had real estate agents looking, knocking on doors,” King said. “We were actually going to start renting out tiny storage units.” Finally, in the nick of time, the owners of Kid City in Roma Court called: brothers Mark Aitchison and Doug Aitchison. With thousands of dollars of toys, clothes and bicycles spread out on tables and staging areas, the windows were covered with wrapping paper to keep the area — and the valuable merchandise inside the doors — a secret. Next year, King is hoping for someone to donate space again. Or, better yet, she is hoping for a building of her own that can house not only CCT but a resource for the community that could have even more power to change lives. ICRS
Imagine a building, a community center of sorts, that is a hub of innovation and empowerment. It would have a workspace, a 3-D printer, a sewing room, a podcast studio, office space. It would be a think tank, a place where teens could be connected to community resources and mentors to help them invent, explore, create. “We have so many talented kids,” King said. She lamented the fact that many teens feel isolated, often due to spending so much time with cell phones. “We have created the children that don’t want to talk to us,” she said. “We need to say, ‘We are sorry we gave you those and sent you into your bedroom.’ We made them angry. Teenagers need to know we love them.” King has picked a name for this new center: Innovative Community Resource Solutions. All it would take is $4 million or so to make it a reality. King is open to selling naming rights, she said with a smile. She knows it’s a dream right now, but if you look at the rows of gifts and consider what CCT has become with King at the helm, you won’t feel foolish if you start to believe.
“Grown men cry when they see that room.” LISA RUBERG, volunteer, referring to the spread of gifts collected from the community
Charlene Bates, Patti Simonson, Elaine Lajoie, Linda Bode and Lisa Ruberg
Central Florida native Percy Sayles has been on the job as Deputy Chief for Fire Rescue for about two weeks and one thing stands out to him. Namely, Flagler County has a lot of “informal leaders” within the ranks who aren’t afraid to jump in and figure out solutions. This can-do attitude will help him meet one of his top goals, which is to ensure that all Fire Rescue staff members have ample opportunity to develop to their full potential. “No one around here needs a title,” said Sayles. “It’s great. Everyone just does what needs to be done. I worked my way up through the ranks, and there are many here who are hungry for leadership and professional development.” Sayles – who has a bachelor’s degree in nursing and a master’s in public administration – worked for the city of Tamarac in South Florida from 1995 until Nov. 19, 2021. He is accredited as a Certified Chief Fire Officer by the Center for Public Safety Excellence/Commission on Professional Credentialing. Sayles has spent his brief time Flagler County visiting its various fire stations to meet as many Fire Rescue staff members as quickly as possible, and beginning an analysis of the systems, policies, and procedures currently in place. “You have to find the gaps, so you can fill them,” he said. “I look for efficiencies in system performance.” “His experience is stellar,” said Fire Rescue Chief Mike Tucker. Sayles is originally from Eustis. He has been married to his wife, Susan, for 28 years, and they have four adult sons.
Flagler paramedicine wins its third award The Flagler County Community Paramedicine program has received national, state, and regional accolades for utilizing best practices and providing the highest quality services to its residents. It has received awards this year from the National Association of Counties in May, the Florida Association of Counties in November, and most recently from the Northeast Florida Regional Council – which the county will accept in January at the council’s annual luncheon. The program started in April 2018 as a way to reach out to the residents who frequently called 9-1-1 because they had no other option to address non-emergency medical needs. In its first year, calls for ambulance transportation to the hospital for these individuals decreased. “As a road paramedic, I only had the opportunity to spend a couple of minutes with patients during transports to the hospital,” said Community Paramedic Caryn Prather. “I have enough time to really find out about what is happening in people’s lives. I make sure they understand what they are supposed to do with their medicines, and that they take them. I also have an opportunity to find out if there is food in the home and if there is power.” Rob Errett, who work very closely with Prather as part of her team of paramedics, was recently named Flagler County’s second community paramedic. Together, along with Firefighter-Paramedic Jason Feldman, the team forged forward with a plan to vaccinate medicallyhomebound seniors for COVID-19. This service improved their overall well-being as many were also suffering from severe isolation a year into the pandemic. The team is now providing boosters to those same medically-homebound seniors.
Palm Coast wins ‘Best Tasting Water’ For the third consecutive year, the city of Palm Coast was awarded the “Best Tasting Water” award for Region II by the Florida Water Environmental Association at the Best Tasting Water Drinking Contest in Jacksonville on Nov. 18.
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spots for boats and RVs at a proposed Secure Space self-storage facility on the west side of Old Kings Road about half a mile north of its intersection with Town Center Boulevard. The planning board on Dec. 15 approved a rezoning for the facility, which will feature covered spaces.
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size of a property on the west side of Seminole Woods Boulevard 1.5 miles south of State Road 100 that is being redesigned from a county government designation of residential-low density to a city designation of industrial. The owner, S.E. Cline Construction, plans to use it for borrow pits and floodplain storage.
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Despite arsenic concerns, proposed development gets initial OK A proposed 200-lot subdivision on the former Matanzas Woods Golf Course property may move forward — as long as the developer remediates arsenic contamination on the site in accordance with state standards and presents a plan to create and maintain view protection zones to protect neighboring homes’ view sheds. The Palm Coast Planning and Land Development Regulation Board approved a subdivision master plan for Tract 1 of the development, known as Lakeview Estates, in a 6-0 vote at a Dec. 15 planning board meeting. It will have to undergo two additional levels of review — a preliminary plat requiring administrative approval and a final plat requiring Palm Coast City Council approval — before vertical construction begins. The property sits on Lakeview Boulevard about a mile north of Matanzas Woods Parkway, and is bordered by London Drive, Lake Success Drive and Laramie Drive. Representatives of the owner, Matanzas GC Palm Coast LLC, said they’ll be able to fix the arsenic problem. “It’s an issue that we’re absolutely confident that we can address,” said Michael Sznapstajler, an environmental attorney for the Daytona Beach-based Cobb Cole law firm. “The assessment or remediation has to be done before that construction can commence. ... There is an environmental issue, but it’s one that we, based on the data, think is relatively minor, and the reason that’s the case is because this is a more modern golf course facility.” The developer will further investigate the extent of the contamina-
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The former golf course, seen from Lakeview Boulevard.
tion, which is likely from pesticides, Sznapstajler said. “We’re going to need to look into those issues in more detail and find out where that contamination starts and stops,” he said. Residents weren’t convinced. “Has the city determined if this will have a negative impact on the value of surrounding landowner’s properties — guilt by association?” said Lake Success Drive resident Leann Pennington. “Will the L-Section become known as the contaminated section of Palm Coast?” Other residents worried that the construction would stir up arseniccontaminated dust that would end up in neighbors’ yards and swim-
“The city wants this cleaned up, and it’s going to get cleaned up. We are not going to allow construction related to development activities on the contaminated site, until it’s done.” RAY TYNER, Palm Coast deputy chief development officer
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“It’s an issue that we’re absolutely confident that we can address.” MICHAEL SZNAPSTAJLER, environmental attorney, Cobb Cole Attorneys at Law
Tyner said. “We are not going to allow construction related to development activities on the contaminated site, until it’s done.” Attorney Michael Chiumento, representing the developer, noted that there would be no requirement that the site be remediated at all if not for the proposed development. “We are now a partner with the community, and a partner with the city, to clean up 40 years of pesticides that were sprayed,” Chiumento said. “... At the end of this process, before anybody is able to construct a home, before anybody is able to put asphalt on the ground, the process dictates that it is cleaned up.”
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216 apartments planned near Rymfire Elementary The proposed complex of two- and three-bedroom homes will be developed over three phases. JONATHAN SIMMONS NEWS EDITOR
A vacant plot of land near Rymfire Elementary School may become the Palm Coast R-Section’s first major apartment complex. The proposed 216-unit Brite Homes complex, called Red Mill Pointe, would sit on 35.5 acres on the east side of Red Mill Drive between U.S. 1 and Rymfire Drive. The land is already zoned for multifamily development, and the Palm Coast Planning and Land Development Regulation Board at a Dec. 15 meeting voted 6-0 to recommend that the Palm Coast City Council approve the proposed apartment complex’s master site plan. The two-story units would be either two-bedroom or three-bedroom, with the two-bedroom units ranging from 1,400 to 1,500 square feet and the three-bedroom units ranging from 1,750 to 2,000 square feet. The larger, three-bedroom units will be on the buildings’ end caps,
Red Mill Pointe, in an image from city government meeting documents, is located between U.S. 1 and Rymfire Elementary.
with the two-bedroom units in the interior. The project will be developed over three phases, city Senior Planner Bill Hoover told planning board members at the meeting. It will be surrounded by canals on three sides and has wetland areas that will buffer existing homes. “The wetlands on the east side really provide an outstanding buffer to the single-family homes further to the east,” Hoover said. “... If you’re a neighbor you probably don’t want any development, but if you’re going to get one and it’s multifamily, this site plan layout is really good.” All homes will have garages, and 30 of them will have two-car garages, he added. The community will also have an amenity center, an outdoor pool and a playground. The developer will add a parallel water line that will help improve water pressure for neighboring property owners as well as for the new development, Hoover said. “That’s one of the few times that a development’s going to actually provide a good benefit for neighboring properties that already exist,” Hoover said. The developer’s master site plan will need to be approved by the Palm Coast City Council before construction begins, Hoover said.
BRIEFS Flagler County approves $800,000 stormwater master planning project The Flagler County Board of County Commissioners voted Monday, Dec. 6, to approve the hiring of Geosyntec Consultants Inc. to develop strategies for planning, designing, permitting, funding and constructing stormwater improvements for Flagler County. An assessment of the county’s existing drainage conditions is included in the initial scope of work, and will be used to develop a comprehensive Stormwater Master Plan that would include the consultant developing potential Capital Improvement Projects options to address deficiencies identified during the study. “This process will be much like the Marineland Acres Drainage Project,” said County Engineer Faith Alkhatib. “We will be identifying all the problems we have countywide with drainage. We will hold public meetings, getting everyone’s input. We then will create a list of projects, so that we operate from an informed position, and are able to select targeted, integrated solutions to address the stormwater flooding problems within Flagler County.” The SMP study will include the unincorporated areas of the county, as well as all areas that interface with the cities of Bunnell, Flagler Beach and Palm Coast. The SMP study will cost $807,914.45 and will take 72 weeks. Part of the funding — $296,568 — will be from an American Rescue Plan Act distribution for the Westside Drainage Project Year 1. Money the county initially intended for Revenue Replacement have been temporarily reassigned to cover the remaining $511,346. Through the SMP process, Geosyntec will identify drainage issues countywide, soliciting feedback from stakeholders, commissioners, city officials and the public. Flagler County will review Geosyntec’s proposed CIP solutions and potential funding recommendations for consideration for the county’s work
program. Geosyntec’s assessment of all urban areas of Flagler County, and all municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) permit holders in Bunnell, Flagler Beach and Palm Coast, will be the primary resource used to ensure Flagler County’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit compliance. Flagler County is required to participate in the NPDES, a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency permitting program which addresses water pollution by regulating point sources that discharge pollutants. A meeting to begin initial planning stages with staff is slated for early January.
Receive a free tree when you recycle your Christmas tree Mark your calendars now for the Palm Coast holiday tradition that preserves the environment and beautifies our city: the annual Christmas Tree Recycling Event on Saturday, Jan. 8. Recycle your Christmas tree and receive a free 3-gallon tree or shrub in exchange (while supplies last) at the city’s 15th annual Christmas Tree Recycling Event. The event will be 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Palm Coast Fuel Depot at 22 Utility Drive. There will also be a free papershredding service offered, so bring your old documents for professional shredding. Items that can be accepted include: staples, paper clips, spiral notebooks, expired credit cards, check books, folders with small prongs with small amounts of metal/plastic. Unacceptable items include: batteries, three-ring binders, binder clips, hard drives, X-rays and large amounts of metal/plastic. Shredded materials will be recycled, with the ink and color removed to produce new paper towels, tissues, etc. All trees donated for recycling will be ground and used as mulch to beautify parks and trails across Palm Coast. Residents should remove all decorations, lights, tinsel and ornaments from trees before donation. “The Christmas Tree Recycling
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event has become part of a holiday tradition for many residents,” said Palm Coast Urban Forester Carol Mini. “It signifies a new year ahead and time to clear the home of the holiday tree and piles of paper. Mark your calendars and kick off the new year by recycling, and planting a new addition to your yard.” For more information, contact Carol Mini at 386-986-3722 or cjmini@palmcoastgov.com.
Registration opens for Mayor’s 30/30 Fitness Challenge With the beginning of a new year just on the horizon, the city of Palm Coast is inviting residents to participate in the 2022 Mayor’s 30/30 Fitness Challenge. Similar to the city’s fitness challenges of the past, the goal of the Mayor’s 30/30 Fitness Challenge is to encourage residents to be active for at least 1 mile each day for 30 days. Unlike past challenges, the Mayor’s 30/30 is not exclusive to Palm Coast residents and welcomes participation from anyone who lives, works, plays or exercises in Flagler County. Palm Coast residents wishing to participate in the Mayor’s 30/30 Fitness Challenge can register starting now by visiting palmcoast.gov/ mayors-challenge and using their city of Palm Coast account login information. Residents without an account can easily create one at the sign-in screen. Not a city resident? Use the new “Guest Login” feature. The Mayor’s 30/30 Fitness Challenge encourages teamwork, and creating and building your team is easier than ever with our all-new online interface. Looking for fun activities to help you complete your miles? The city will be posting a full list of activities including the much anticipated Mayor’s 30/30 Pickleball Tournament, Workout with the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, Heart Health Walk with AdventHealth, and much more! So, are you ready for the challenge? Register today! For more information, email Communications@palmcoastgov.com.
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Q + A THE REV. ROBERT GOOLSBY, OF ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
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God as ally, not disciplinarian part of the Church of England. We were born out of that revolutionary period, so we had to do some things creatively because we didn’t have loyalty to the crown in the 1700s.
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ne day in the summer of 2020, The Rev. Robert Goolsby was warned to avoid Belle Terre Parkway because there was lots of traffic due to a Black Lives Matter protest. “Wait a minute,” he thought. “I shouldn’t be stuck in traffic — I should be in the march.” So Goolsby, who has been the rector at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, at 5400 Belle Terre Parkway, since 2018, joined the march. He met two other pastors there, as well. “I have a congregation that’s probably at least 50% people of color,” he said in a recent interview with the Palm Coast Observer. “So to represent them was something important to me. I think there is inequity and prejudice and racism in our community, and I think the church needs to have a face and voice against those sorts of issues that infect our hearts and minds and our outlook toward others.” Goolsby spoke about the other ways a church can help a community, as well as the ways people can overcome struggles with their own faith. What follows is slightly edited transcript of the interview, which can be found on the Palm Coast Observer’s YouTube channel.
If someone comes to you and says he has lost his faith, what do you say?
Usually, after a conversation with someone who’s claimed that, they probably went through some kind of trauma or loss, and they’re responding a way that would be normal for all of us. I would encourage them that it’s at those darkest times that God walks with us and dwells with us and actually takes joy in being part of our lives. In terms of losing faith altogether, I would say, “Tell me about this God you don’t believe in, and I probably don’t believe in that God, either.” If they feel punishment, or desertion from this God that they’ve come to believe in, and there’s pain associated with that, it’s usually a belief that isn’t helpful. What principles guide you when someone asks you for financial help?
I’ve never really given people advice financially. If someone comes to us
YOUR TOWN FORMER CORRECTIONS OFFICIAL RETURNS BRASS EAGLE TO STATE Former Secretary of Florida Division of Corrections from 1962 to 1987, Louie Wainwright is now 98 years old. On Dec. 16 in Palm Coast, his great niece, Catherine Kippen,
who is in need, we point them to a social agency. The church is not a social agency. How can churches connect with teenagers in 2021?
That is a fantastic question. I have SnapChat, but I don’t look at it too often. I have TikTok, but I don’t look at it too often. I don’t connect with teenagers, except for family members, through those platforms. I think that the church really has work to do in inspiring young people, like teenagers, to be in a relationship with God in such a way that God is not another authority figure in their lives, but maybe an ally and a partner in their discerning years, when they’re discovering who they are. God is with them in that walk, rather than another judge or disciplinarian. Did you feel, when you were a teenager, that you had a relationship with God?
I did. I grew up in the church. I
returned to the Florida Secretary of State’s office a priceless brass eagle that Wainwright received during his commission. Wainwright was given the statue in 1986 for outstanding service for corrections. He worked for seven governors from 1962 to 1987. He was also a lawyer and had three bills passed. Wainwright had nine brothers who also worked in corrections. As Wainwright is now in hospice care in Tallahassee, Kippen thought it was time to return to the statue to the State Office.
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was an acolyte, or an altar boy. I never felt that God was a burden, or watching over every step I made and seeking to take corrective action. Rather, God was something, through the lens of the church, that I found comfort in. What is the Book of Common Prayer, and what does it mean to you personally?
It’s the book of worship we use in the Episcopal Church and throughout the Anglican Communion.They have a liturgy, or several forms of worship in them, from morning devotions to Holy Communion, baptism, and they have a common thread in them. We have prayers that are identical or similar around the world. The Book of Common Prayer holds us together: We pray in the same way, we come to know God in a similar way, yet we have the personal freedom to come to know God in a personal way. It’s very formative to me. It’s comforting. There are some prayers that date back to the 1600s, and it speaks to me when we do a community service with our congregation or with a larger group. When we pray together using those words, it brings me home. It brings me comfort and familiarity in my faith. The Episcopal Church began after the American Revolution, splitting from the Church of England, and most members are in the United States. Does the church feel particularly “American” today?
It does, but just like our politics nationally, we are now friends with England. We’ve grown closer. We are under the Archbishop of Canterbury. We’re the American
LETTERS Spreading the word on 4 Dear Editor: The League of Women Voters of Florida is spreading the word about the voting rights restored to certain persons with felony convictions under Florida’s Amendment 4 (2018). These rights were restored with the referendum’s passage, but the League has found that many who were subject to the change in the law remain unaware of their restored voting rights. Under Amendment 4, Florida’s voting laws have changed, and persons with felony convictions (excluding persons with convictions for murder or felony sex offenses) may be eligible to register to vote again. After completion of incarceration, probation, and parole, and payment of all financial obligations in their sentence, they can vote,
Church membership in most denominations is on the decline. Why?
I think people are overprogrammed. They have a lot going on in their personal lives. Additionally, there used to be this need to be socially connected to the church. And there might have been some guilt that if you didn’t nurture a relationship with God, bad things would happen to you, and people were figuring out that’s not the case. I think mostly, people have so much going on in their lives, that fitting one more thing in is difficult for some people. Some churches try to be that third place: work, home, then church. But typically, third place now is the local bar or the local restaurants. Could be the soccer field or the games we play, or some other kind of civic activity. But we are drawn to community. The kind of community we form in the church always needs to be updated and cared for. How do churches strengthen a community?
“If we are to build a better world, we must remember that the guiding principle is this — a policy of freedom for the individual is the only truly progressive policy.” Friedrich Hayek “Road to Serfdom,” 1944
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What churches need to do is partner with the organizations that help the homeless and help the sheltered, hope those who need food. Not every church can be a shelter or a food pantry, but we do have those organizations here in Palm Coast and Flagler County, but churches need to partner with them.
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How does someone “know God”?
The church is, by definition, the body of Christ, the community Jesus created. I’ve always described the church as a lens to see the divine. As the body of Christ, as we help the poor, we love one another, we’re present with one another, and the Chruch helps us focus on that and become the hands and feet of Christ in the world.
even with the felony conviction still on record. For help determining if your sentence is complete or for information on how to get a modification of your sentence, general voting questions, or if you need help registering to vote, call the League of Women Voters of Florida’s Rights Restoration team at (407) 710-5496 or email CanIVote@lwvfl.org. The League has volunteer lawyers that can assist people in getting their voting rights back free of charge. In addition, the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition is helping citizens pay their fines and fees if it meets their criteria. Call 1-877-MYVOTE-0 or visit www. floridarrc.com. People deserve a second chance. Your vote can impact someone you love. CECILE SCOON PANAMA CITY
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Frank “Paco” Arce Branch of military: U.S. Marine Corps Dates of service: 1967-1971 Rank/occupation: Lance Corporal Hometown: Bronx, New York Frank Arce is a veteran of the Vietnam War and a retired police officer from the New York State Unified Court System. He resides in Palm Coast and is presently the commandant of the Marine Corps League, Detachment 876. Frank, or Paco as he likes to be called, is the enthusiastic new leader of the MCL, and is on the hunt for new members. MCL 876 actively collects donations for the “Toys for Tots” charity and its other mission is to assist fellow Marines and keep the camaraderie alive. NEED HELP WITH VETERAN SERVICES? For information about benefits available to veterans and other support organizations 386-313-4014.
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BRIEFS Student, 13, arrested for threats amid viral TikTok trend A 13-year-old Indian Trails Middle School student was arrested Dec. 16 after making comments about a school shooting amid a nationwide TikTok trend alluding to potential school violence to occur on Dec. 17, according to a news release from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. The online rumors have led some schools around the country to increase security or cancel classes. The FCSO’s Homeland Security Section had started monitoring social media activity on Dec. 16 and received a report from a student who said an Instagram account with the username of “itms_school_shooting” sent friend requests to her and other ITMS students and had posted a “story” that said, “Can’t wait for tomorrow.” The student who contacted the FCSO had replied to the Instagram post, saying, “You’re not funny and can’t joke about that.” The other account had responded, “I’m not joking,” and “Wait for tomorrow.” The account owner later changed the username to “itms_school_food.” Deputies linked the Instagram account to a 13-year-old in Palm Coast’s B-Section. The boy, when deputies spoke to him, said he was “just joking” with his friends and hadn’t intended any harm. He was arrested on a charge of False Report for Use of Firearms in a Violent Manner, then
released to his parents in accordance with Department of Juvenile Justice guidelines, according to the news release. “This has to stop! Kids — making threats of violence will only get you arrested,” Sheriff Rick Staly said, according to the news release. “Parents — talk to your children — now! Words have consequences. And saying it’s a joke is not an alibi. We have zero tolerance for making threats, and you will be arrested! I commend the reporter for doing the right thing and notifying us of the TikTok comments. I only wish DJJ would take these criminal acts more seriously so the system has teeth and consequences. As we have seen, catch and release does not work.” Flagler Schools has faced repeated incidents of students making threatening statements, then, when questioned by law enforcement officers, saying that they’d been joking. The students have been arrested.
Felon arrested after fleeing traffic stop Deputies caught a nine-time convicted felon with 44 grams of Oxycodone Dec. 17 after he fled a traffic stop. “This was a remarkable job by deputies getting this poison peddler off the street,” Sheriff Rick Staly said, according to a news release from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. “Just in this guy’s vehicle, he had enough Oxycodone for 1,100 lethal doses and clearly has no shame in repeating the same offenses for trafficking poison again and again. He is laughing at the system and needs to go to prison for a long time.”
Deputies found 44 grams of Oxycodone and 20 grams of marijuana, plus $5,651 cash, in 32-year-old suspect Davis Howard Jr.’s car. Howard also was driving on a suspended license. He has been charged 43 times in Florida for previous crimes and convicted of nine felonies in Florida. Deputies arrested him.
Judge Andrea Totten to be on 2022 ballot Flagler County Judge Andrea Totten has announced her candidacy for Flagler County Judge, Group 2. The election for Flagler County judge will be held on Aug. 23, 2022. Totten was appointed to the bench in 2019 by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Prior to becoming a judge, she served as an assistant attorney general in the Criminal Appeals Division of the Office of the Attorney General, an assistant state attorney for the Seventh Judicial Circuit, and a judicial law clerk. She received her bachelor’s degree from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania and her law degree from The University of Toledo. She was admitted to The Florida Bar in 2005. Totten presides at the Kim C. Hammond Justice Center in Bunnell where she hears primarily civil and probate cases. Totten serves on the Pro Bono and Personnel Committees for the Seventh Judicial Circuit, and recently concluded her work on the District Court of Appeal Workload and Jurisdiction Assessment Committee. Totten has lived in Flagler County, since 2004, with her husband and two children. She is an active mem-
ber of the Rotary Club and a Take Stock in Children mentor. “In the two years since my appointment, I have worked hard to serve the residents of Flagler County with skill, honesty, and integrity, and look forward to continuing to do so in the future,” Totten said.
FCSO chief appointed to accreditation commission Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Chief of Court and Detention Services, Daniel M. Engert, has been appointed a commissioner on the Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission. His term will begin on Jan. 1. He will also serve on the FCAC’s Standards Review and Interpretation and Audit committees. “I congratulate Chief Engert for his appointment as a Commissioner of FCAC,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “Like the law enforcement accreditation commission, which I chair, the FCAC ensures Florida’s correctional facilities deliver correctional services at the highest levels to inmates and the community meeting today’s professional standards, including our very own Green Roof Inn. It is an honor to be appointed and we are all very proud of him!” Engert joined FCSO in January of 2020 and currently serves as Chief of Court and Detention Services. He is also a member of the American Jail Association Board of Directors, is a Certified Jail Manager, Certified Correctional Health Professional, and a member of the Academy of Correctional Health Providers.
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DROPPED OFF FOR A ‘THING’ 2:20 a.m. Palm Coast S-Section Burglary of an occupied dwelling, disorderly intoxication. A woman was asleep at home when someone started kicking her home’s front door and yelling threats, waking her. He fled when deputies arrived, but a deputy caught him. The only items in his pockets were keys and three receipts — all from bars. Deputies asked him what he was doing at the house, and he said he was dropped off for “a thing,” but wouldn’t elaborate on what that “thing” was. Deputies arrested him.
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‘THE TRUNK ISN’T PART OF THE VEHICLE’ 4:14 a.m. Flagler Plaza Drive Cocaine possession. A deputy noticed a man asleep at the wheel of a car which was parked, but running. The deputy woke the man up, noticed a lighter and a beer bottle cap in the car, and asked to check the vehicle. The man said yes, and the deputy found marijuana residue. When the deputy opened the car’s trunk, the man slammed it shut, “stating that the trunk was not part of the vehicle.” The deputy told him the trunk was part of the vehicle — and that, since he’d seen marijuana in the car, he had probable cause to search it. The deputy found cocaine, marijuana and a loaded gun, and arrested the man.
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Christ the King Lutheran Church 5625 N. U.S. 1, Palm Coast Dec. 23, 6:30 p.m. Outdoor Christ Candlelight Service Dec. 24, 6:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, outdoors, weather permitting Dec. 26, 10 a.m., Christmas Song Service
Palm Coast United Methodist Church 5200 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast Dec. 24, 5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Experience Jan. 2, 10:00 a.m. Join us for our first service of 2022 Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran Church 101 Pine Lakes Parkway, Palm Coast Dec. 24, 7:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Carols and Candlelight Worship Service Dec. 25, 11:00 a.m. Christmas Day Worship Service with Holy Communion
Flagler Beach United Methodist Church 1520 S. Daytona Ave., Flagler Beach Dec. 21, 6 p.m. Blue Service, all who are grieving are invited to attend. Dec. 24, 6 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight and Communion Service, Dec. 26, 10 a.m. One Worship: Celebrate the Joy Calvary Christian Center 1687 W. Granada Boulevard of the Birth of the Savior Dec. 24, 6 p.m., Christmas Eve Family Service Dec. 31, 10 p.m., New Year’s Eve Service Parkview Church
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5435 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast Dec. 24, 1:30 p.m. Join us this Christmas Eve as we celebrate the birth of Jesus!, 3:00 p.m., Join us this Christmas Eve as we celebrate the birth of Jesus!, 4:30 p.m. Join us this Christmas Eve as we celebrate the birth of Jesus!, 6 p.m., Join us this Christmas Eve as we celebrate the birth of Jesus! St. Mary Mother of God Catholic Church 89 St. Mary Place, Bunnell Dec. 24, 4 p.m. Christmas Vigil Mass, 6 p.m., Christmas Vigil Mass Dec. 25, 9 a.m. Christmas Mass
First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach 336 S. Halifax Drive. Ormond Beach Dec. 24, 4 p.m., Traditional Christmas Eve service: “A Light in the Darkness”: How the birth of Jesus has given us hope in times of despair. Worship with us in-person and online at firstunted.org, 5:30 p.m., Christmas Eve Unplugged service: “A Light in the Darkness”: How the birth of Jesus has given us hope in times of despair. Worship with us in-person and online at firstunted.org
St. Thomas Episcopal Church 5400 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast Dec. 24, 5 p.m. Service with Pageant, 10:30 p.m., Traditional service with organ and choir
Grace Community Church of Ormond Beach 1060 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach Dec. 24, 6 p.m., Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Service
Grace Presbyteria Church 1225 Royal Palms Pkwy, Palm Coast Dec. 24, 5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Holy Dormition Byzantine Catholic Church 17 Buckskin Lane, Ormond Beach Dec. 25, 9:45 a.m. Divine Liturgy ( Mass) for the Nativity of Our Lord
Dec. 26, 10 a.m., Divine Liturgy (Mass) Sunday After Nativity Jan. 1, 10 a.m. Divine Liturgy (Mass) for St. Basil the Great/New Year Riverbend Community Church 2080 W Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach Dec. 23, 6:30 p.m., Christmas Eve-Eve Service: Christmas “Under the Stars” worship service and fellowship. Bring a lawn chair or cozy blanket for an evening (outdoors!) of Christmas carols, hot chocolate, and marshmallow-roasting while celebrating the birth of Jesus. St. James Episcopal Church of Ormond Beach 44 S. Halifax Drive, Ormond Beach Dec. 24, 5 p.m., Children’s Christmas Pageant and Candlelight Service; 8 p.m., Candlelight Service; 10:30 p.m., Candlelight Service with Incense Dec. 25, 9 a.m., Christmas Day Service Dec. 26, 9 a.m., Combined Sunday Service Tomoka Christian Church 1450 Hand Ave., Ormond Beach Dec. 24, 2 p.m., Christmas Eve Service, 3:45 p.m. Christmas Eve Service 5:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Service, 7:15 p.m., Christmas Eve Service Tomoka United Methodist Church 1000 Old Tomoka Road, Ormond Beach Dec. 24, 7 p.m., Christmas Eve Candle Light Service with Communion
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Flagler Health Department’s School Health team traded their nursing scrubs for “school uniforms” this past Halloween: Allison Brown, Stephanie Ear and Luci Griggs.
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ith more than 70 boats scheduled, the 38th Palm Coast Holiday Boat Parade was a record-setting one. Among the many people who made the event a success on Dec. 18 were Sarah Ulis, chair of the parade committee for the Palm Coast Yacht Club; Palm Coast city staff members Kendra Ianotti, Brittany Kershaw and Jared Dawson; Sheriff Rick Staly, Cmdr. Phil Reynolds and Marine Deputy Jeff Turner; and the
David Ayres, of Flagler Broadcasting, was emcee, with co-hosts Linda Cole and Priscilla Netts, wife of the late Jon Netts, who was a former mayor and boat enthusiast.
Florida Intracoastal Navigational District. Grand marshals for the parade were Palm Coast Mayor David Alfin and Staly, who rode with Capt. Otis Gilyard on the M&G Pride. David Ayres, of Flagler Broadcasting, was emcee, with co-hosts Linda Cole and Priscilla Netts, wife of the late Jon Netts, who was a former mayor and boat enthusiast. –WRITER NAME
In 2019, the Flagler Health Department’s School Health Coordinator and registered nurse Stephanie Ear identified an opportunity that helped almost 200 Flagler County elementary school students receive free prescription eyeglasses after they failed in-school vision screenings. She connected with Florida Heiken Children’s Vision Program, one of two state-funded vision programs that help at-risk students achieve academic and social success, and convinced the Miami-based program to come to Flagler County. Three years later, the partnership continues; in fact, the program has expanded to offer vision services to all Flagler students. With the support of and cooperation from Flagler Schools nurses, the health department is making it possible for even more Flagler students to see clearly through its affiliation with Florida Heiken. Florida Heiken provides free eye exams and eyeglasses if necessary for Florida public school students. Thanks to Ear’s perseverance, the Miami-based Florida Heiken team now travels to Flagler County twice a year to screen students and offer them free prescription eyeglasses. Ear and her colleagues, Luci Griggs and Allison Brown, who are also nurses, work with school nurses to identify students to participate in the program, obtain consent forms from parents and arrange for Heiken to visit schools in one of four fully outfitted vans that serve as mobile optometrist offices. Each van is equipped with all the tools a licensed eye doctor needs to provide free eye exams (with dilation) to students. School nurses schedule appointments for students to see the Heiken eye doctor during school hours and, if eyeglasses are needed, students select their own frames at the end of the visit. From there, the prescription glasses are made and delivered back to the school in a few weeks for student pick up. The Florida Heiken partnership is a win-win for students and their parents. There’s no need to take off work or school for eye doctor appointments and no cost for the eye exam and prescription eyeglasses if corrective lenses are needed. There’s also a huge benefit associated with student success as 85% of what children perceive, comprehend, and remember depends on the visual system. By making sure students can see clearly, Florida Heiken is helping visually-impaired kids achieve greater academic success. This year, Heiken has already visited several schools in Flagler County, screening more than 350 students and providing free prescription eyeglasses to as many as necessary. The organization is due to return to Flagler County in early 2022 for a second round of student screens. To arrange for a student to receive a vision screening, please call 386313-7069 or contact the nurse at your child’s school.
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Forever, for veterans
ON A MISSION Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, our mission to Remember, Honor and Teach is carried out by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as at more than 2,500 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea and abroad. Source: https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/
The event was hosted by Craig-Flagler Palms Funeral Home, Memorial Gardens and Crematory.
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niting with people across the country, local supporters of veterans gathered on Dec. 18, at Craig-Flagler Palms Funeral Home, Memorial Gardens and Crematory, to honor the ultimate sacrifice. Wreaths Across America started decades ago, with one man’s annual tribute. The goal of the event is to help younger generals learn about the value of their freedoms. At the Flagler event, Sheriff Rick Staly and retired Army Col. Robert Borer delivered speeches. Ceremonies were led by the Palm Coast Wreaths for Veterans Committee, and the Coastal Florida Police and Fire Pipes and Drums. The Rev. Jeanine Clontz said the prayer, followed by “Taps,” played by World War II veteran Johnny Vidota, and then the laying of wreaths. Dixon Garner and Todd Sceroe
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WHEN IT COMES TO SURRENDERING A PET, HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY, FHS SAYS Bringing a pet to surrender to a shelter can be a stressful time. Is it your pet that you can no longer keep? Is it a lost animal that showed up on your doorstep? Do you feel guilty for dropping the pet off? Are you worried about the pet? Feeling sad? These emotions can lead normally honest people to fabricate stories that may not be 100% accurate, according to the Flagler Humane Society. When bringing in an animal, some say the dog was “a stray, found moments earlier.” The “stray” dog pulls feverishly at the leash and cries when the person walks away. Upon arrival, the animals are scanned for microchips. FHS has even traced a microchip back to the “finder” who was standing right there. Not being honest about whether a pet is yours can cause the pet to have to wait in a cage for an owner who is never going to come. Pets surrendered by their owners can go up for adoption as soon as they are medically ready, whereas strays must wait at least five days, hoping for their family to show up. “Help us by telling us everything you know about the pet,” FHS says.
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their encounters with “men behaving badly,” aka the “Sharks.” A former business coach, Peterson now spends his time writing hard science fiction thrillers, adult romance novels, and playing softball in the local senior league. He is also a motivational speaker. Visit www. garryjpeterson.com.
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JAXON STEVE, TEYANA LEMON AND HAILEY SWEET EARN SHERIFF’S ‘GREAT KIDS’ AWARDS Sheriff Rick Staly visited three local schools recently to present three exceptional students with awards for being “Great Kids” for the month of November 2021. Jaxon Steve is a kindergarten student at Belle Terre Elementary School. He is always positive and has an upbeat attitude on a daily basis. Teyana Lemon is a Bunnell Elementary School student being recognized for her positive attitude and leadership skills. She is a role model to her peers. Hailey Swett is a Matanzas High School student who’s exceptional and exemplifies the meaning for this award. She does outstanding work and treats all students as a friend and peer, with compassion.
AACS RECEIVES $9,000 ARPA GRANT Florida Humanities, the state-
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HELP KENTUCKY TORNADO VICTIMS Local resident Patrick Dee will be collecting items at three drop off locations in Palm Coast, with plans after Jan. 1 to deliver a full truck to help Kentucky’s tornado victims. Requested items include clothing, diapers, pet supplies, money, food, medical supplies, toiletries, household cleaners, and paper products. Items can be dropped at the following Palm Coast locations: Palm Coast Elks Lodge, 53 Old Kings Road. N.; VFW Post 8696, 47 Old Kings Road N.; Italian American Social Club, 45 Old Kings Road N. For more information, call Dee at 386-931-3379. Send Your Town stories to editor@ palmcoastobserver.com.
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NEW SITE MANAGER FOR CARVER CENTER The new year brings a new face leading the G.W. Carver Center in Bunnell. Bonita Robinson, a long-time resident of Bunnell assumes the role of site manager on Jan. 10. Robinson currently serves in the dean’s office at Flagler Palm Coast High School. She is a graduate of Flagler College, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration. Bonita Robinson is no stranger to Bunnell. She served as a Bunnell City Commission member from 2014 to 2016. Joshua Walker, the coordinator of community services and county interlocal agreements for Flagler Schools and who oversees the Carver Center and Flagler County Youth Center says, “Ms. Robinson brings with her an invaluable amount of experience within the community and will be an incredible asset for the Carver Center. I look forward to working with her and the community as the Carver Center continues to grow.” For her part, Robinson says this position is a natural fit. “The Carver
Center has been the safe haven for residents living on the south side of Bunnell for generations,” she said. “I come from a family of servers, and serving others is something I enjoy. I enjoy the challenge of community projects, as well as encouraging teens and young adults. I am grateful for this opportunity to serve the community that I grew up in because it’s my chance to give back and do what I enjoy most: making a difference in the lives of others. The Carver Community Center, which is a partnership between Flagler Schools and Flagler County, is a vital piece of the Bunnell community. Both worked together to fill the position and were adamant to find the right person to fill the hole left with the retirement of Eli Emmanuel. The center offers a variety of programs and services, including athletic leagues, after-school programs, and the “Road to Success” program which is designed for out of school young adults ages 16 and 24 to earn their GED and prepare for the workforce.
James E. Heffernan 1946-2021 On December 8, 2021, James E. Heffernan passed away at the age of 75 in Bunnell, Florida. Jim was born in Washington, D.C. to parents, Raymond Sr. and Lois and preceded in death by his brother Raymond Jr.
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On Friday December 10th 2021, Cynthia Delores Hunt, Community activist, philanthropist, Blessed and Anointed, Purpose Driven, mother, grandmother, wife, daughter, sister, friend and aunt passed away at her home in Palm Coast Florida. She was born in Kingston, Jamaica where she attended All Saints elementary and Kingston Technical High School. As a civil service employee for the Jamaican Government, she was a Postmaster and later became an Executive Officer. She migrated to USA in 1969 and resided in Hollis Queens and Montclair, NJ. She migrated to Palm Coast in 1977 where she started working for ITT Community Development. She later became a top class 371015-1
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Curtis Super, 70, died at Advent Health in Palm Coast on Nov. 7. He was a retired Air Force veteran, living in Bunnell. He was originally from Wisconsin.
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Two Palm Coast golfers at the Florida Senior Games, on Dec. 6, at The Club at Emerald Hills, qualified for the National Senior Games by finishing in the top three of their age groups. Diana Leonetti won a gold medal, and Mike Spradling won bronze at the state competition.
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Real Estate Salesperson. She was involved in numerous community activities and received many acknowledgements. Most notable founder and president of United Caribbean Cultural Association (UCCA). Survivors include Daughter (Charlene Hunt), Son Patrick Telfer (Sharon), Grandkids (Sean Telfer (GiGi), Jordan Telfer (Sydney), Corey Telfer (Steph), Kyle (Yossra)), Paternal Beckles Sisters (Esmine, Jem, Melanie, Cynthia, Lovena, Fern). Paternal brothers (John, Perty), Niece (Marcia Samuels), Nephew (Paul Tulloch (Sherry Ann)) and numerous other nieces and nephews. Her going home service will be on Dec 30th at Christ the King Anglican Church 6900 US-1 St Augustine FL. You can reach her son at 848 391 8144 and visit baldwincremation.com.
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Jim graduated from High Point High School, class of 1966. He served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam with the 199th Light Infantry Brigade from 1968-1970. He received an Army Commendation Medal for Meritorious Achievement, Army Commendation Medal for Valor, and a Purple Heart. After the Army he began a printing career at National Geographic and he retired in 2010 from Beach Brothers Inc. Jim enjoyed music including a love for playing his guitars. He also enjoyed woodworking, attending NASCAR and drag races, car auctions, going to the beach, and traveling, which included Ireland, Germany, Alaska and driving all over the U.S. He is survived by Bonnie and their children, Donna, Chris and Stacey; and grandchildren, Austin and Evan. He was preceded in death by his oldest grandson, Ryan. A Celebration of Life will be held December 29, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Grand Reserve Island Club, 501 Grand Reserve Drive, Bunnell, FL 32110.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, contributions can be made in Jim’s honor to the following veteran organizations at https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/donate/ or https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate. Online tributes can be made at https://www.heritageflagler.com.
He received an Army Commendation Medal for Meritorious Achievement, Army Commendation Medal for Valor, and a Purple Heart.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE: Wednesday December 29, 1:00 PM Grand Reserve Island Club 501 Grand Reserve Drive Bunnell, FL 32110 DONATIONS: In lieu of flowers or gifts, contributions can be made in Jim’s honor to the following veteran organizations at https:// www.garysinisefoundation. org/donate/ or https://www. woundedwarriorproject.org/ donate. Online tributes can be made at https://www. heritageflagler.com.
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SPORTS FIVE STAR CONFERENCE TEAM RESULTS AT FLAGLER PLAM COAST Bench Press/Clean and Jerk: 1. FPC 49; 2. Spruce Creek 44; 3. University 32; 4. New Smyrna Beach 32; 5. Taylor 22; 6. Seabreeze 13; 7. Pine Ridge 12; 8. Deltona 6; 9. DeLand 5; Atlantic 5. Snatch: 1. FPC 49; 2. University 33; 3. New Smyrna Beach 30; 4. Spruce Creek 28; 5. DeLand 17.
Annie Buchanan on the way to her personal best in the clean and jerk. Diana Croft, center, won the 154-pound title in both events.
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS FPC wins Five Star Conference girls weightlifting championship BRENT WORONOFF STAFF WRITER
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lagler Palm Coast’s girls weightlifters were still excited after winning both team titles at the Five Star Conference championships Dec. 16. Then coach Duane Hagstrom delivered the second-best news of the night: He was giving them the entire winter break off. The Bulldogs defeated runnerup Spruce Creek 49-44 to win the bench press/clean and jerk title. University was third with 32 points, while New Smyrna Beach finished
“We probably have the best chance we’ve ever had to battle for a state championship.” DUANE HAGSTROM, FPC weightlifting coach
fourth with 31 points. FPC also won the snatch lift competition, which was added this year. “Right now it’s more of a trial run,” Hagstrom said of the FHSAA approving the snatch lift, which is lifting the barbell overhead in one continuous motion. “Even I was hesitant at first. But the kids seem to enjoy it, and I think we have a chance to be among the top two or three teams in snatch, and we haven’t focused on it much to this point.” FPC defeated second-place University 49-33 for the snatch lift title. Aryannah Rosa (110-pound classification), Diana Croft (154), Annie Buchanan (199) and Colleen Haaf (unlimited) collected two firstplace medals apiece, winning both the snatch lift and bench/clean and jerk titles. Kelsey Gocking won the 129-pound title in bench/clean and jerk and finished second in the snatch lift. In the bench/clean and jerk competition, Buchanan, the defending Class 3A state champ at 199 pounds, set a new personal record in clean and jerk with a 220-pound lift. She benched 225 pounds before missing on two attempts at 235. Her 445-pound total was 90 pounds better than second-place finisher Isabella Fortin of New Smyrna Beach. Haaf tied her personal record in the bench press with a 165-pound and lift and also hoisted 165 pounds in
Colleen Haaf won the unlimited title in both events.
the clean and jerk to defeat Kelly Hall of Seabreeze by 10 pounds (330 to 320). Rosa won by 10 pounds at 110 with a 275 total. Gocking won by 15 pounds at 129 with a 295 total. Croft won handily at 154 with a 345 total, 45 pounds better than the runnerup. Aun’yale Howard finished second at 139 pounds with a 325 total. Brianna Tucker finished third at 129 pounds with a 275-pound total. The Bulldogs scored points in seven of 10 events. “We hit some lifts we hadn’t lifted before, which is good, because we had been stagnant for a while,” Hagstrom said. “This is such a competitive conference. One lift one way or another could have been the difference.” Hagstrom believes the Bullodgs
Kelsey Gocking stands atop the podium after winning the 129-pound bench/clean and jerk title.
FPC’s Aun’yale Howard finished second in both events in the 139-pound class.
are on pace to have their best season. “This is probably one of my best teams overall,” he said. “We probably have the best chance we’ve ever had to battle for a state championship.” Email Brent Woronoff at brent@ palmcoastobserver.com.
Annie Buchanan holds the trophy as the FPC weightlifting teams pose for a picture after the Bulldogs won the Five Star Conference girls championship Dec. 16.
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Finally, it’s Miller time at Matanzas Track athlete Ryan Miller tried out and failed to make the basketball team two years straight; this year he made the team, and on Dec. 20 he showed why. BRENT WORONOFF STAFF WRITER
Ryan Miller doesn’t give up, whether it’s in the classroom, on the track or on the basketball court. Miller, an accomplished track and field athlete for Matanzas, hasn’t had much of an opportunity to get on the basketball court. Not with people watching. That changed on Dec. 20 when the senior played extensively for the first time in his brief high school basketball career. Miller decided to go out for the team as a sophomore. He was cut. He tried again as a junior. He was cut again. He was told he wasn’t good enough. Miller didn’t believe it. “Coach (Donald) Lockhart didn’t believe in me,” Miller said. “But I kept trying, and the new coach felt I could do it.” Henry Robinson took over this season for Lockhart, who resigned to
coach at Pedro Menendez. To Robinson, keeping a kid like Miller was a no-brainer. “You can’t cut a kid that works as hard as he does,” Robinson said. But through the first five games Miller might have played a total of five minutes, Robinson said. With the Pirates losing to Spruce Creek 47-20 after two quarters in the Kiwanis Holiday Shootout, Robinson decided to put Miller in the game. He didn’t change the outcome of the 77-38 loss, but he did show that he belonged. “He’s a great kid, a great student, and he’s one of my hardest workers, if not the hardest worker. He never complains,” Robinson said. “Tonight we needed a pick-me-up, and he
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After finally making the team on his third try, senior Ryan Miller (13) earned playing time against Spruce Creek.
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answered the bell. He played great defense. He dove on the floor. He kept us upbeat. He gave us energy in the second half that we didn’t have in the first half.” Miller hit 2 of 4 shots for four points, grabbed three rebounds (including two offensive boards) and added a steal and an assist. “I came in, and I tried to help on defense as much as I could,” he said. “I showed coach I could do it. It was my chance to redeem myself.”
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Miller will be a captain on the track team this spring, said Matanzas track and field coach Tim Kane. His top event is the 400 meters, but he also competes in long jump and high jump. He competed at regionals in the 4x400 relay last season. “He’s a great kid. He works real hard. He’s dependable. He’s everything you look for in a track athlete,” Kane said. Robinson said he always shows up early for basketball practice, which
isn’t always the case for athletes in their secondary sport. Kane said Miller has been joining the track team in its off-season conditioning program in addition to participating in basketball practice. “Tonight he showed what he could do,” said sophomore guard Tariq Shakir, who led Matanzas with nine points. “He was sprinting up and down the court. He hustles.” The Pirates fell to 0-6. But this was the first game they lost decisively. They lost their first five games by a total of 31 points, including a pair of two-point losses, and lost this one by 35. The Hawks’ three-quartercourt press wreaked havoc, causing 32 Pirate turnovers. “This was our first bad game,” Shakir said. “They’re a team that doesn’t stop moving. When they’re not moving, the ball’s moving.” Four players scored in double figures for the Hawks (6-4): Tyrese Walker (14 points), Jacob Lohman (14), Grant Zeiler (12) and Cameron Reynolds (10). The 6-foot-4 Zeiler was able to get inside repeatedly for dunks. The Pirates sat out Dec. 21 with Palatka beating Menendez 62-31 in the first game and St. Augustine edging Spruce Creek 58-52 in the nightcap. Email Brent Woronoff at brent@ palmcoastobserver.com.
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Seniors take over, as Matanzas goes into break with a 3-0 victory Nick Ferrer, Joseph ‘Fuji’ Powell and Andrew Alvarez scored goals for the Pirates, who improved to 6-2-1.
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Since it was senior night for the Matanzas boys soccer team, it was only fitting that seniors scored all three goals for the Pirates in a 3-0 victory Dec. 17 against visiting Jacksonville Wolfson. Nick Ferrer, Joseph “Fuji” Powell and Andrew Alvarez each scored for the Pirates, who improved to 6-21. Junior goalkeeper Ben Kopach recorded his third clean sheet of the season. Ferrer, playing in just his second game of the season, scored his third goal with just over two minutes left in first half to break a scoreless tie. The goalkeeper came out and Ferrer slotted it into the bottom right of the net. “He’s the spark that we need,” coach Beto Aguilar said. “Going forward, people will have to notice him.” Ferrer scored both goals for the
Matanzas seniors Michael Olson, Joseph “Fuji” Powell, Andrew Alvarez, Nick Ferrer, Aiden Sauco and Quincy Cuthbert.
“He’s the spark that we need. Going forward, people will have to notice him.” BETO AGUILAR, coach, speaking of Nick Ferrer
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Junior goalkeeper Ben Kopach celebrates a clean sheet.
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Pirates in their 2-2 tie with Flagler Palm Coast on Dec. 13. Matanzas has gone six straight games without a loss since falling 3-2 to New Smyrna Beach on Nov. 16. “We had a rough start to the season with losses to Taylor and New Smyrna,” Alvarez said. “We beat New Smyrna in the preseason, but we gave up an unlucky last goal to them (in the loss).” Powell put the Pirates up 2-0 against Wolfson (4-8) about nine minutes into the second half. His
goal went through the keeper’s legs. Aiden Cook had the assist, chipping it into the 18-yard box. Alvarez scored his team-leading eighth goal of the season with about 23 minutes left. He said he switched the ball to his right foot when the angle was no longer there on his left. “I’m good technically with both feet. And that’s a big advantage, especially in high school,” he said. “I hit it firmly with the laces, making sure to keep it on the floor. Luckily I hit it strong enough on the floor.” The Pirates honored their six seniors at halftime, although they still have two more home games on the schedule. Alvarez, Michael Olson, Quincy Cuthbert, Powell, Aiden Sauco and Ferrer were recognized with their families. Matanzas is off until Jan. 6 when it hosts Seabreeze.
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Sahara Wilks scored three goals and Victoria Wilcox added two in a 7-1 win over Pine Ridge. BRENT WORONOFF STAFF WRITER
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a penalty kick. Freshman Cassidy Simon, the only underclassman to score in the game for Matanzas, tapped one in off a corner kick from senior Olivia Slusarz. “That was a great ball Olivia played in,” Crooke said. Crooke said the Pirates (5-6-1) matched up well with the Panthers and gained confidence as the game went on. “They were able to break through in the opportunity zones we’ve been working on,” Crooke said. “I’ve noticed that once they get on the positive side of things they start connecting really well with each other.” With 11 seniors graduating, Crooke said it was important to get the JV program back running this season after not having enough players to field a JV team last year. “Luckily we’ll have replacements next year,” he said. The Pirates have seven games remaining in the regular season. They host Flagler Palm Coast on Jan. 4.
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Legal twists continue in health worker vaccine fight JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
As Florida battles the Biden administration about a rule that would require health-care workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, a Louisiana-based appeals court Wednesday, Dec. 15, scaled back an injunction that had blocked the rule nationwide. A three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said a federal district judge in Louisiana went too far in issuing a nationwide preliminary injunction against the rule. As a result, the injunction continues to apply to 14 states involved in the Louisiana case — but not to other states such as Florida. “This vaccine rule is an issue of great significance currently being litigated throughout the country,” the panel of the New Orleans-based appeals court said. “Its ultimate resolution will benefit from ‘the airing of competing views’ in our sister circuits.” Florida is one of numerous states that filed legal challenges against the rule, which the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued in early November. Unlike in the Louisiana case, Pensacola-based U.S. District Judge Casey Rodgers denied Florida’s request for a preliminary injunction against the Biden administration. That led Florida to appeal Rodgers’ decision to the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta. A panel of that court denied Florida’s request to at least temporarily block Rodgers’ decision while the appeal moves for-
ward. In its request to the 11th Circuit, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office raised the possibility that the nationwide injunction issued in Louisiana might not continue to apply and that “Florida and its citizens would be without protection.” A panel of the 11th Circuit grappled with whether it should rule in the Florida case after Louisiana U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty issued the nationwide injunction. A majority of the panel concluded that the “Louisiana nationwide preliminary injunction did not deprive us of jurisdiction.” The legal wrangling across the country is being closely watched by the health-care industry. The vaccination requirement would apply to workers at hospitals, nursing homes and other health-care providers that participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. The requirement was initially scheduled to take effect Dec. 6, but the Biden administration suspended it because of injunctions that had been issued. In addition to the Louisiana injunction, a federal judge in Missouri issued a preliminary injunction in a case filed by 10 states. That case is pending in the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. In Wednesday’s ruling in the Louisiana case, the 5th Circuit panel denied a Biden administration request for a stay of the preliminary injunction as it applies to the 14 states that filed the case. But the court granted a stay of the injunction as it applied to states in the rest of the country.
BIZ BUZZ BRONX PIZZA RESTAURANT UNDER CONSTRUCTION ON HAMMOCK PARCEL NEAR PUBLIX A future Bronx Pizza restaurant is under construction on the west side of Oceanshore Boulevard in the Hammock south of Publix and just north of 17th Road. The restaurant property came before the Flagler County Planning and Development Board Dec. 14 as the land’s owner, A1A 5384 LLC, sought to have the county allow a special exception for the property to cover additional lots that will be used to expand the restaurant’s drain field. An expansion of the drain field will let the restaurant add a dishwasher and use washable dishes, rather than single-serve ones. As things are, said attorney Jay Livingston, representing the owner, “Because of the constraints on the septic drain field, we can only do single-serve service, so you’re going to be throwing away every single plate, every single cup. This expansion of the drain field under the health department rules will allow is to put a dishwasher in — that’s the only real difference. The planning board approved the request unanimously.
SOUTHERN STATES HIRES, PROMOTES Southern States Management Group Inc., which has been serving Volusia and Flagler counties for over three decades, recently announced staffing changes and additions. Michelle Fitzwater is the new Palm Coast front desk receptionist/administrative assistant. Joshua Maser is now a licensed
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REALTY EXCHANGE TEAMS UP WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN Realty Exchange LLC once again helped families during the holiday season and brought an immense amount of joy to over 30 children that are currently in foster homes throughout Volusia and Flagler counties. Volusia-based organization, Community Partnership for Children, partners with municipal courts, community advocates as well as public and private agencies to ensure the safety of all of the children in the program. Realtors and staff were delighted to be presented with a wish list from a foster family they were matched with. The opportunity to partner up with area foster families to bring the holidays home to the children was moving to all. Mindy Melendez, a Realtor with Re-
alty Exchange, who has been a devout foster mom, spearheaded the drive. A foster parent for the past several years in both Ohio and in Florida, she said, “Fostering has a special place in our hearts, as we are not only showing and giving these children love, but they are adding to our home and hearts as well. They help teach us how to be better people through this whole process.” “We were so proud that our team members managed to bring delight to so many children,” Julie Sabine, broker/owner said. “Our company truly appreciates the spirit of the holidays and really wanted to extend our love for bringing magic to the celebration in the Palm Coast and surrounding areas,” David Petkovsek, broker/owner.
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Gayle Perry, of Gainesville, sold 81 W. Waterside Parkway to Christopher Glenn and Eleanor Fritsche, of Palm Coast, for $332,500. Built in 2005, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,759 square feet. It sold in 2017 for $222,500.
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has 1,800 square feet. Wickapogue RE Development LLC, of Englewood, Colorado, sold 9 Wellford Lane to Wayne and Donna Robles, of Palm Coast, for $330,000. Built in 2021, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,721 square feet.
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Holiday Builders Inc., of Melbourne, sold 11 Ripton Place to Brittany Phillips and Christopher Goodwin, of Palm Coast, for $265,990. Built in 2021, the house is a 4/2 and has 1,806 square feet. Matanzas Woods Martin Noyes, of Cape Coral, sold 70 Leaver Drive to Stephanie and Joshua Hines, of Palm Coast, for $349,000. Built in 1999, the house is a 3/2 and has 2,234 square feet. It sold in 2011 for $171,000.
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of Holland, Michigan, for $850,000. Built in 1992, the house is a 4/3 and has a fireplace, swimming pool, boat dock and 2,835 square feet. It sold in 2004 for $420,000.
to Anna Saadatjoo, of Palm Coast, for $435,000. Built in 2006, the house is a 3/2 and has 2,034 square feet. Pine Grove Holiday Builders Inc., of Melbourne, sold 14 Post Lane to Krystal and Ronnie Daniels, of Palm Coast, for
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$262,990. Built in 2021, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,552 square feet. Pine Lakes Arthur Pinto, as trustee, sold 44 Walker Drive to Jose and Rosanne Blanco, of Palm Coast, for $385,000. Built in 2021, the house is a 3/2 and
Christopher and Elizabeth Vidourek, of New Albany, Ohio, sold 42 Woodlyn Lane to Darlena Eskelsen, of Palm Coast, for $317,500. Built in 1997, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,959 square feet. It sold in 2013 for $145,000. Sawmill Creek D.R. Horton Inc. Jacksonville, of St. Johns, sold 98 Oakleaf Way to Brian and Lisa Alger, of Palm Coast, for $375,000. Built in 2021, the house is a 4/3 and has 2,363 square feet.
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Rivertown Road to Kirsten and Matthew McElhinney, of Palm Coast, for $308,990. Built in 2021, the house is a 4/2 and has 1,698 square feet. Seminole Woods Richard Klimuszko sold 50 Secretary Trail to Shinika and James Clark, of Palm Coast, for $305,000. Built in 2006, the house is a 3/2 and has 2,236 square feet. Sunset Inlet Karl Welker and Samantha Friedenberg, of Palm City, sold 2727 Morning Light Court to Ronald and Jody Evans, of Sedona, Arizona, for $750,000. Built in 2016, the house is a 4/3.5 and has an elevator and 3,118 square feet. It sold in 2020 for $575,000.
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PUBLIC NOTICE IMMEDIATE DISPOSAL SALE OF 500 BANK VEHICLES
PAY ONLY ONE DOLLAR DOWN And Take Over Payments From
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Palm Coast Ford has over 500 vehicles on their lot to dispose of immediately! All you have to do is pay one dollar down (to make it legal) and take over the payments directly from the bank. These are Brand New Ford vehicles plus over 300 Pre-Owned vehicles, brought here courtesy of the bank that Palm Coast Ford has been contracted with to sell immediately.
ONE DOLLAR DOWN IS ALL YOU PAY TO TAKE OVER THE PAYMENTS FROM THE BANK! Do you want a $129 payment with $1 down? Do you want a $150 payment with $1 down? Do you want a $199 payment with $1 down? Pick the vehicle that fits your budget! The bank owns these cars, trucks and vans - Palm Coast Ford is the site that have selected to sell them. Remember, THESE ARE NOT BANK REPOS! These are brand new and preowned vehicles shipped here from around the country, made possible by the bank, to dispose of immediately! Bring ONE DOLLAR for the bank and bring your trade to our store! All prices on new or pre-owned vehicles are plus tax, tag and $899 dealer fee.
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