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Win for Bings lovers Flagler will — if feasible — keep Captain’s BBQ in its current building.

Flagler hoops PAGE 13

Your Hurricane Guide

What government is doing. What you can do. PAGES 17-24

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Sheltering tree gets shut down

INSIDE MAN SHOOTS WIFE THEN SELF The woman survived the attempted murdersuicide on Beechwood Lane. PAGE 8

CITY LAUNCHES ‘CONNECT’ APP

Bunnell’s planning board says county’s only cold weather shelter shouldn’t have been allowed in the first place.

A boost for customer service and information in Palm Coast. PAGE 2

GOODBYE TO WNZF’S DR. DAVE

PAGE 4 INSIDE A CAREER IN TEACHING Dr. Dave retires, leaving a legacy of positivity at Flagler Broadcasting PAGE 6

FPC teacher Sheila Knighton retires after 35 years. PAGE 28

YOUR VETERANS On this new monthly page, we report on everything for and about veterans in your community. PAGE 12 Also: Listen to “Veterans on Point” at 9:30 a.m. Sundays on WNZF. Call 313-4014 for the county’s Veterans Services office.

Tangled Aerial arts, singing, violin showcased at Focus on Youth Spotlight. PAGE 25 Photo by Paige Wilson

Belle Terre Elementary School student Ava Muldoon performs an aerial silks solo. She was awarded second place for the junior division.

CONGRATS TO FBCA GRADS!

First Baptist Christian Academy student chaplain heads to U.S. Army. PAGE 29

YEARS LATER, A GED DIPLOMA

Palm Coast man earns GED diploma at Flagler Technical Institute, setting example for his kids. PAGE 30

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Flagler to hire in-house risk manager Palm Coast launches new website and app Flagler County’s government will be creating a new administrative position: an in-house risk manager. The County Commission approved the new position during its meeting June 3. The decision follows the filing of more than two dozen workers’ compensation claims by Flagler County Sheriff’s Office employees last year over illnesses the employees believed were related to conditions at the former Sheriff’s Operations Center on State Road 100, which has since been evacuated due to mold. “Risk management is an important function, and when I discovered that we didn’t have a risk manager per se, I looked into it,” County Administrator Jerry Cameron said at the meeting. “Our rates are considerably higher because of our experience; that would have been corrected to a large degree by having a risk manager on board. We’re paying, I believe the number was, was approximately $150,000 more a year in premiums because of our experience.” A county staff document lays out the reason for the new position: “This position is critical in the management of workers’ compensation and property and casualty claims to aid in reducing safety issues that may expose the County to insurance claims and litigation,” it states. “This position will assess and identify potential risks that may hinder the safety and financial prosperity of the

FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICE UPGRADES PROPOSED

Flagler County is facing “a number of deficiencies in the fire services,” according to County Administrator Jerry Cameron. “We have fire stations that are in desperate need of replacement. ... We have fire equipment that should be kept inside that is being kept outside. ... So, there are a lot of issues surrounding fire services that we need to get to.” A few residents who spoke during the meeting’s public comment period asked about the possibility of having the county’s emergency helicopter, called FireFlight, moved to full-time service: Currently, the emergency helicopter is only available form 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. County Commissioner Donald O’Brien said the commission could discuss extending its hours when the board makes budget decisions.

Palm Coast Connect will improve connections between government and residents and will make useful data available to staff, according to the city. JONATHAN SIMMONS NEWS EDITOR

Palm Coast residents who want to contact the city or get information about city services now have a new way to do it — through the city’s new, mobile-friendly website and app, which went live on June 4. The website/app is called Palm Coast Connect and is accessible at www.palmcoastconnect.com or through a tile on the city’s main webpage at www.palmcoastgov. com. It lets residents report concerns such as potholes and code violations — and upload a photo, if needed — and track the city’s response; read a library of articles on the city’s information center; or apply for utility service or transfer service to a new address. Reports can also be filed anonymously. “One of the best things about Palm Coast Connect is that our customers will be notified as their concern is addressed and when it’s completed,” Palm Coast Customer Service Manager Cynthia Schweers said. “In the past we weren’t able to get back with the resident to explain what we did to solve a problem. Now they’ll get emails and be able to sign into Palm Coast Connect to see the progress. It will cut down on phone calls and trips to City Hall.” When residents open the site, text will opt up on the screen, asking, “How can we help?” Residents can then ask questions or

The city’s new website/app, Palm Coast Connect.

type keywords into a search box to find information. Palm Coast Connect is linked to a database of more than 50 articles with information on topics like building permits, code violations, and garbage and recycling. “It really forms a connection, a valuable connection, with our residents, and it allows our management team to make better decisions and allows us as a council to make wise budgetary decisions,” Palm Coast Mayor Milissa Holland said at a City Council meeting June 3. She hopes residents will download the app and use the new service. “We want you to share this with your neighbors, your organizations,” she said. “We are launching a very aggressive marketing campaign.” Councilman Jack Howell said marking is critical. “We’ve got seniors that are

technophobic,” he said. “What we have to do is — apart of the marking strategy — is to hold classes at various places where we can walk them through it. I think they’ll see the utility of the labor that’s been put into this.” Residents who don’t want to use the new technology can still call City Hall. “It doesn’t take away the ability for our residents that still prefer that,” Holland said. “But 100%, the key is really the emphasis on getting that engagement.” The site will also streamline work for city staff, consolidating the different software systems used by different city departments, automating work orders and prioritizing resources, according to Palm Coast Public Information Officer Cindi Lane. A management dashboard will let city staff members analyze data. For more information, call Customer Service at 386-986-2360.

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County and implement plans and strategies to minimize losses and reduce insurance rates.” At this point, the county’s administrative assistant and its human resources director in doing that work “in a limited capacity,” according to the document. The position will pay $51,500 to $85,009, plus benefits that would cost an additional $18,905 to $24,373. The expected combined salary and benefits for the time the position is expected to be filled within the 2019 fiscal year would be $20,310 to $31,560. For 2020, it would be $70,406 to $109,383.

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Flagler will — if feasible — keep Captain’s BBQ in its current building in Bings Landing The county rejected Captain’s’ proposal to build a new, replacement building elsewhere in the park. JONATHAN SIMMONS NEWS EDITOR

Captain’s BBQ will remain in its current building at Bings Landing — unless further inspection shows that the repairs required to make it usable until the restaurant’s lease ends in 2026 would exceed 50% of its value. If that’s the case, the county, at its own expense, will build a new building for Captain’s BBQ, the County Commission decided June 3. The commissioners did not specify the size, location or capacity of the potential new building. The unanimous decision was a rejection of Captain’s’ proposal to build a new, larger replacement building in another location within the park and to abandon the current building, which has structural problems. The resolution was more in line with a proposal by the Hammock Community Association, which has vocally opposed the relocation plan and said that it endangered the character of the county park. “I would support us taking back control of the whole situation,” Commission Chairman Donald O’Brien said at the meeting, suggesting that the county, if possible, keep Captain’s where it is. “This is a public amenity, and I don’t want to lose sight of that.” Commissioner Joe Mullins said he believes in public-private partnerships, “but they have to be smart, and they have to work well together.” He proposed having the county construct a new building for Captain’s. Commissioner David Sullivan modified Mullins’ proposal, suggesting the county first see if it can keep Captain’s in its current location, then, if necessary, construct a new building for it. Mullins and other commissioners agreed. The commission’s decision followed comments by more than two dozen people who attended the June 3 meeting to speak about the issue. Joy Ellis, president of the Hammock Community Association, told the commission she represented more than 2,200 people who’d signed a petition opposing Captain’s BBQ’s proposal to build a replacement, 4,500-squarefoot restaurant building on a patch of reclaimed land in the southern end of the park. She urged the county to seek more information on whether the patch of reclaimed land that would contain the proposed structure is actually stable enough to build on. “I know we are tired of working on this issue, but that doesn’t mean that we can be relieved, or you can be relieved, of the responsibility to make a good decision,” Ellis said. “Don’t rush now because you’re tired of it.” Several opponents of the plan, including resident Dennis Clark, said that Captain’s’ proposal to pay for a new building and then turn it over to the county would not be a good deal for the county, because the building would be so old by the time the restaurant moved out, and Captain’s would

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be paying below-market rent in the meantime. And, Clark said, Captain’s’ proposal of the new building’s size “allows for an NBA-sized basketball court inside,” and could potentially let the restaurant increase seating from 98 to 150 and apply for a liquor license in the future. “Pleased do not violate the public trust and the intent of a small carry-out restaurant by allowing this in the county park,” Clark said. Other residents spoke in favor of the proposed expansion. David Still, a Palm Coast resident, said he is a public engineer who’s dealt with public lands. “The ones that worked out better than any were the publicprivate partnerships,” Still said. “There has been a silent majority out here that believe that Captain’s is a good thing. ... And after managing public lands for my whole career, I just think that having some private-public partnership is the way to go, and I think you have the ideal partners in Captain’s BBQ.” Another local, Matt Hathaway, said online reviews show that Captain’s has a great track record as a successful small business. “Captain’s is successful,” he said. “Let the market, let creative enterprise, tell you if it wasn’t. ... Their reputation speaks for itself.” THE HISTORY

The restaurant, which has operated in a building within the countyowned park since 2012, has been a source of local controversy ever since the previous county government administration, under then-County Administrator Craig Coffey, placed a proposal for its relocation within the park on a County Commission meeting consent agenda. That’s the portion of the agenda commissioners generally vote on as a package, without considering each individual item, because they’re generally uncontroversial. But this one was controversial, all the more so because Captain’s BBQ owners Mike Goodman and Chris Herrera had donated to the campaigns of County Commissioner Greg Hansen and thenCommissioner Nate McLaughlin. The issue prompted a Nov. 19, 2018, FlaglerLive.com story with

the headline “How Flagler County Is Readying to Upend Bing’s Landing Park to Benefit Private Restaurant — and Political Donors,” followed by additional local press coverage and a series of protests by locals who opposed the changes. The county administration, laying out the reasons for the relocation, had stated that the building in which Captain’s operates is falling apart and can’t easily be repaired; it would need to be replaced. But Captain’s has a lease with the county, and shutting down the restaurant for months’ worth of reconstruction would have breached the lease and opened the county up to a lawsuit, in the county’s interpretation. Plus, if the county rebuilt more than 50% of the structure, it would be required under the law to bring it up to new wind-loading requirements. So, the county and the restaurant came to an agreement that the restaurant would build a new, larger building elsewhere in the park at the restaurant’s expense, while continuing to operate out of the current building construction process. The county would add additional parking spaces. The County Commission had voted 3-2 in favor of the proposed changes at Bings on McLaughlin’s very last meeting as a commissioner, and over the objections of incoming Commissioner Mullins, who had won McLaughlin’s seat and had urged the commission to wait. Commissioners O’Brien and Charlie Ericksen were the two who voted against the relocation. The terms of the new lease approved by the commission let the restaurant expand from 4,157 square feet to 5,200, and from up to 100 seats to a maximum of 150 — the number required to ease the process of applying for a liquor license. Two weeks later, with Mullins seated on the commission, the board backtracked, voting 4-0 to reconsider its previous approval. For a while, it looked like the county may have a couple of options to resolve the problem: Option 1: The restaurant offered to build, at its own expense, a new building on a patch of reclaimed land that currently contains a pavilion. The building would be turned over to the county, but would be large enough to allow for an expansion to 150 seats. Option

2: The county would build a new building for Captain’s, without an expansion to 150 seats, on the same patch of reclaimed land. The county administration placed the matter on an agenda for the County Commission’s May 6 meeting, but withdrew it when Captain’s told the county it would not agree to pay for sewer and water connections if it has to construct a new building, and threatened to sue for loss of future business if the county displaces it. Meanwhile, the Hammock Community Association, which had been willing to consider Option 2, raised concerns about that site as a feasible relocation spot. COMPETING PROPOSALS

At the time of the June 3 meeting, Captain’s was proposing to build a building that would be about the same size as its current one, but on the reclaimed land in the south of the park. That would mean eliminating a pavilion. Captain’s had offered to pay for construction, and agreed not to expand to 150 seats or to seek a liquor license, Captain’s attorney Jay Livingston said at the meeting. The Hammock Community Association had proposed that the county repair the existing building, if possible. If the building could be made safe, the HCA proposed, the county should do that, and keep Captain’s there through the end of its lease in 2026. If the building is not reparable, the HCA proposed, the county should build a new, unobtrusive, 2,500-square-foot building for the restaurant in the location of the current south pavilion, on reclaimed land, and build a new pavilion closer to the water. The HCA has suggested that any new building constructed for Captain’s be transformed into a community center after the restaurant’s lease ends in 2026. Over the next two weeks, the county will have the building inspected to see if it will be possible to repair the structure and keep Captain’s BBQ there through 2026. The results of that inspection will be presented to the County Commission at the commission’s next meeting, at 5 p.m. June 17.

Between Facebook and TripAdvisor, residents and visitors left a total of 207 text reviews of Bings Landing before the first news story about the current controversy was published in November 2018. Reviews were overwhelmingly positive. Here are some highlights showing what residents said they liked, or what they spoke about as an asset of the park. Of 207 reviews: n 153 (approximately 74%) mention Captain’s BBQ in a neutral or positive way n 105 (51%) mention the boat launch/ramp/basin/ docks n 82 (40%) fishing n 34 (16%) history or archeology n 29 (14%) the paths/trails/ walkways n 21 (10%) the playground n 20 (10%) the kayak/canoe launch or paddlesports n 14 (7%) the pavilions/ gazebo One review mentioned a wedding taking place at Bings Landing. The word “great” appears 167 times in the reviews, mostly used to describe the park generally, or people’s experience there. In 52 cases, the restaurant or its food are called “great”; in 23 cases, “great” is used to describe the boat ramp/docks or access via boat, and in 12, it’s used to refer to fishing opportunities.

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Bunnell orders cold weather shelter to close The Sheltering Tree plans to appeal. JONATHAN SIMMONS NEWS EDITOR

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Bunnell has ordered the First United Methodist Church of Bunnell to shut down the cold weather shelter, called The Sheltering Tree, that has operated from the church grounds for about 11 years. The decision follows a series of contentious public discussions about how to handle homelessness: The county recently contended with a complaints about a large homeless camp behind the library — it’s now been cleared for the construction of a future Sheriff’s Office facility — and, late last year, Bunnell’s City Commission adopted an ordinance banning panhandling. The church had requested a special exception to expand by adding new, ADA-compliant bathrooms, and showers and laundry facilities that would have been available for homeless people and for disaster relief staying at the church during declared emergencies. It had also, separately, requested that the city provide a special exception allowing the operation of the cold weather shelter on the church property, which is in a residential neighborhood. Shelter leaders believed that the church, before the arrival of the church’s current pastor, had obtained such an exception, but later discovered that it had not, they said. Bunnell Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board members at a May 31 meeting voted 3-0 to deny the church’s request to operate the cold weather shelter. They approved the request for new bathrooms and showers, but made the approval contingent on the church updating its fire protection system, and specifically stated that the new additions are not to be used for the homeless. The board members’ decision followed comments from community members who said they thought the church had been attracting homeless people to the neighborhood — and, with them, crimes like littering, public urination, drug use and prostitution. Pastor Terry Wines and Sheltering Tree Board Chairman Sue Bickings said the Sheltering Tree is trying to follow Jesus Christ’s example by ministering to the poor, and noted that it’s always operated in the open, and coordinates with county Emergency Services and the Sheriff’s Office. She said it was open 19 nights

last year, with an average of 19 guests per night, opening only when the weather dropped below 40 degrees. “We’ve been there for 11 years,” she said. “So I don’t know what’s changed.” She acknowledged that there have been some problems in the past. But, she said, things are better, and the Sheltering Tree now has about 150 volunteers. “People like us. They don’t like it in Bunnell because it’s NIMBY, guys,” she said. “I get NIMBY. But it got started there by a church, and a church is designed by Jesus Christ to help people.” (NIMBY stands for “not in my backyard.”) Removing the Sheltering Tree, she said, won’t move the homeless out of Bunnell. City staff entered the meeting opposed to the cold weather shelter: Rodney Lucas, Bunnell’s Community and Economic Development director, told the church and its volunteers that residential zoning isn’t the right place to shelter the homeless, and cited what he called a “lack of control” by the facility over the homeless service users. “The city has had to respond to several complaints regarding the clients of the church,” he said. “There’s a concern about the church housing sex offenders, especially with the proposed development of a new elementary school across the street.” Residents gave examples. One, Lyn Lafferty, owns the plot of land slated to become a Montessori elementary school. “I’ve personally witnessed public intoxication, fighting, people sleeping on my property and in my buildings, drug dealers, women getting into cars with men over and over throughout the day,” she said. “ ... There’s been feces and jars of urine on my porch. The neighbors there are afraid to come onto their porch and sit. There’s one neighbor — she’s scared to feed her cats.” She recalled being approached by homeless people asking for money, and, once, a sexual favor. When the weather’s warmer — and the cold weather shelter is closed — that activity lessens, she said. “I think that the people involved in this have the best intentions, but I don’t believe that this location is the most suitable, and I do not feel that it is helping people out of home-

lessness due to a lack of a full spectrum of services,” she said. One man with a business in the area said he’s seen homeless people “using the restroom in public, drunk, passed out, beer cans everywhere, while they sit there playing on their iPhones. ... We’ve had enough of them.” County Commissioner Joe Mullins noted that deputies had found a violent sex offender in the homeless camp behind the library in Palm Coast. He said he’d spoken to homeless people who’d moved from Palm Coast to Bunnell. “We don’t want to stop churches from doing good deeds, but at the end of the day, structure needs to come,” he said. “Because we’re just on the verge of something bad happening.” Police Chief Tom Foster, commenting at the board’s request, said there have been more homeless people in the area over the past two years, and that they’re being bussed to the church to use its food pantry. He noted that there have been some success stories involved homeless people at The Sheltering Tree, including one man who died and was revived by police officer using CPR, and is now in recovery. “However, as a law enforcement officer, I have to make sure my constituents can go out at night, can walk their dogs, can ride their bicycles,” he said. Wines said the church has acknowledged past mistakes. It is not in a position to buy land elsewhere for the shelter, he said. “I live in that neighborhood. I walk that neighborhood. My wife walks that neighborhood,” he said. “ ... I understand their (the neighbors’) fear. I do. And I wish I could take away their fear, but I can’t. But all we are trying to do in this little church ... is share the gospel of Jesus Christ, not just by word but by deed.” The Sheltering Tree plans to appeal the board’s decision.

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People line up outside the First United Methodist Church of Bunnell on Wednesday morning, June 5.

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Nearly two weeks after the groundbreaking of the first project in the new Innovation District of Palm Coast’s Town Center, a new development is now in the works in an area city officials envision becoming a “vibrant downtown community.” A deal was brokered between Florida Landmark Communities LLC and Atlantic Housing Partners LLC — a group based in Winter Park that built the Brookhaven community and Palm Coast Landings — on Monday, June 3, for 233 apartments to be built on a 7.8-acre lot east of Epic Theatres of Palm Coast. The Palm Coast Observer first reported on the possibility of apartments being constructed on that property in early February. There will be a senior component to the new complex, as well, according to Jeff Douglas, owner of Douglas Property and Development Inc. “It’s been a lot of work, and we’re extremely excited,” he said. “This fits a demand in the marketplace for nurses, public servants and the workers who are now commuting in.” The pace is starting to pick up in the development of the Town

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David “Dr. Dave” West, 68, retired after 11 years with Flagler Broadcasting. He was the radio voice of high school football in Flagler County and also hosted “Lunch with Dr. Dave” on Kool 100.9.

‘HAPPILY OPTIMISTIC’ Dr. Dave retires, leaving a legacy of positivity at Flagler Broadcasting BRIAN McMILLAN EXECUTIVE EDITOR

any people might not know him by his “real name,” David West, but everybody knows Dr. Dave. He’s the breezy voice of local sports in the mornings on WNZF, and he hosts an oldies show at lunch time on KOOL 100.9 — until May 31, when he retired after a career in the business including 11 years at Flagler Broadcasting. I stopped by the radio station during the lunch hour to interview him but soon found that he was busy with more important people: the fans of his show, who stopped by to wish him well in his retirement. I didn’t want to interrupt, so I walked around the studio and interviewed his coworkers instead. West and I met a few days later for a more personal interview. ‘A GREAT MENTOR’

West will be remembered around the office for his upbeat attitude, sense of humor, words of wisdom and encyclopedic knowledge. General Manager David Ayres first met West in 2008, shortly after Flagler Broadcasting launched its studio on State Road 100 in Bunnell. At the time, there was one just one other local station: Blizzard (WFBO-FM 97.7), out of Flagler Beach. Because of “financial and FCC fine problems,” the station “went dark” in November 2008, according to clfradio.net. That meant West was available at just the right time. Ayres met him in the WNZF parking lot because, as it happened, West and his wife, Jo Anne, had a shop called Candy Bouquet next door. “It was a find,” Ayres recalled. “We gave him his own show, ‘Lunch with Dr. Dave,’ and said, ‘You can break all the rules and play whatever you want and have

fun with it.’ So that’s kind of his legacy.” Marc Gilliland, operations manager now at WNZF, began as an intern in 2008, so West has been a constant in his career. He worked on the technical side of the first live high school football broadcast done by the station, with West doing play by play. “I remember being a nervous wreck,” Gilliland said. “Dr. Dave was a total professional. It went off without a hitch. ... Dr. Dave has always been a great mentor and someone to work with and really made me enjoy working in radio.” Now that West has retired, Rich Carroll, who took over as news director after the death of Ron “Charles” Gitschier last year, will also be sports director and do the play by play. Gilliland feels the broadcast is in good hands with Carroll: “It’s a job he was born to play.” Gilliland was one of three staff members — Terry Turner, Mary Friar and Mary Adams — who said on May 31 that they will always remember West’s wise words at the end of staff meetings over the years. Ayres said he gives everyone a chance to speak at the meetings, and he saves West for last. “He’s very observant, and he’ll pick up on something somebody said,” Ayres said. West’s comments are sometimes philosophical, always positive. Because of West, he said, staff members “leave the meeting in a good, positive spirit.” In his last meeting before retiring, West told the rest of the staff, “Always be happily optimistic.” It was quintessential West, according to Adams: “It’s a double positive instead of a double negative,” she said. That was West’s style on the radio as well. He and Dave O’Dell in the mornings ended their broadcast with a call-andresponse of positivity: O’Dell: “Until then, blue skies ... ” West: “... and green lights.” During his final edition of “Lunch with Dr. Dave,” which ran about 25 minutes longer than usual, a parade of fans chatted with West while he was off the

air as the songs played. To conclude, he repeated his staff advice to the rest of the community, telling everyone to be “happily optimistic.” He also said to the retiree audience, which he was about to join: “Don’t let an old person move into your body.” As his final music selection, West then picked a classic song that embodied his positive attitude: Roy Rogers’ “Happy Trails,” which goes like this: “Happy trails to you, until we meet again. Happy trails to you, keep smiling until then.” MAKING HAZEL HAPPY

I wanted to also get West’s point of view on his retirement, so I met with him on Monday, June 3, and it was fun to see his reactions to what his coworkers had said. He was pleased that he would be remembered for his positivity. “Being positive is its own immediate reward,” he said. “It draws good things out of your life.” One reward from his extended final show on May 31 was to meet a listener named Becky, whose sister, Hazel, was also a longtime listener. One day, Hazel, who was mentally handicapped and 70 years old, called West to request a song during “Lunch with Dr. Dave.” He played the song. That night, Hazel died. Becky came by to thank him for making Hazel’s life a little better. “Hazel couldn’t tell time,” West said, “but she knew when my show was on. Hazel would clap her hands and be happy during ‘Lunch with Dr. Dave.’ That means so much to me that I could make a difference in even one person’s life.” IN THE LOCKER ROOM

West began his radio career in the early 1970s when he was a volunteer sports reporter as a student for the station at the University of Massachusetts. (He put himself through school by playing drums in gigs at nightclubs and played drums full time for several years.) After working as a Hardwick Stove Co. salesman in Arkansas and Oklahoma, he took a course in broadcasting and worked hard to improve his pronunciation and radio voice. In 1991, he got a job in sports radio at WDU in Gainesville, Georgia, about 50 miles from Atlanta. In that job, he got to interview famous athletes in locker rooms after games. He

In 2002, West and Jo Anne moved to Palm Coast. Their daughter, Stephanie, has Down syndrome and needs constant care, so while Jo Anne got a job at the courthouse, West stayed home to care for Stephanie, who is 33 years old now. “She’s a trip,” West said with a smile. “She’s a 4-foot-10 little Down syndrome girl, with a little autism, a little of this, a little of that.” Helping Stephanie has taught him important lessons in his life. “You have to be compassionate,” he said. “Get compassionate or die. You gotta laugh all day long.” Because his schedule was flexible, for five years he was able to become a volunteer DJ for the Blizzard. He also got to do some live broadcasts of Matanzas and Flagler Palm Coast High School football games — using only his cell phone — for the Blizzard. Meeting Ayres and joining the WNZF team was an enormous opportunity, he said. “It’s almost like it happened for me,” he said. “I always wanted to be a sportscaster. ... To be able to do sports at the radio station in my own home town — you talk about icing on the cake.” He remembers broadcasting that first game with Gilliland, and he said experience helped him through the early broadcasts. “When the lights go on, you have a choice,” West said. “You can either make believe you know what you’re doing, or fall apart. It’s like anything else, like being on a stage: You have to go out there. You gotta just do it. That’s radio in a nutshell. I used to tell people who would come in to be on the shows at WNZF: ‘The first rule of radio is, Don’t sound like an idiot.’” He said he’ll miss his job, but he’s retiring because “there are people in my life that I haven’t seen that I need to see.” He felt it was time. But he will always remember his days at Flagler Broadcasting. “It’s a great group of people,” he said. “ ... I wish I could be 10 years younger and do it all again.”

‘I’VE SEEN MICHAEL JORDAN NAKED’ While working for a station near Atlanta, David West interviewed Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan in locker rooms when their teams played the Atlanta Hawks (“I’ve seen Michael Jordan naked,” West said). Among NFL greats, he has interviewed Drew Brees and Tom Brady.

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Dear Editor: On Memorial Day, I attended three separate ceremonies in Flagler County. The first one, at Heroes Park in Palm Coast, featured U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz. His comments were appropriate for the occasion until he claimed that our servicemen and women deployed across the world were doing “God’s work.” And we all knew he was referencing his Christian god. That offended me because I thought they were defending American values and freedom for all citizens. They’re certainly not off on some 12th-century crusade as Rep. Waltz seemed to believe. But I let the affront go and later attended my third ceremony in Flagler Beach. The featured speaker was a former Army pastor. Dressed in his officer’s uniform he implored the attendees to salute the “Christian flag.” It was, of course, the American flag which as every school kid knows represents Americans of all cultures and religions. But to this man of (Christian) god, it represents only those of his personal religion. I was completely offended by this Memorial Day display of religious bigotry on the part of both speakers. I was very disturbed and actually a very concerned at the ease of which each wove their obviously fervent but exclusive religious beliefs into their praise of our fallen warriors who we all know to be Christians, Jews, Hindus, Muslims, Taoists, Buddhists and everything in

between. I fear that our country is being divided and radicalized by religious warriors like these speakers as they proselytize at every opportunity and seek to inculcate their exclusive beliefs into every aspect of American life, even at a civic function paying homage to our multicultural fallen soldiers. This is not America or American. We separate church and state. We have a secular democracy. We are free to believe in our own way, or not. We are all religions and beliefs. We are America ... at least for now.

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Robert M. Aiken Jr.

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Robert M. Aiken Jr, 74, of Palm Coast, FL died peacefully on Tuesday, May 14, following a long illness.

Time to focus on the traffic lawbreakers Dear Editor: I’ve read more than once about Sheriff Rick Staly saying crime rate in Flagler County is down. Now he can concentrate on traffic violators. Every time I go anywhere in Palm Coast, I see people run through stop signs and red lights, speeders, and tailgaters. The Palm Coast ParkwayInterstate 95 overpass is a racetrack. You can drive 45 in the middle lane, and vehicles go flying by on both sides, just to get to the next traffic light. Obviously deputies in marked patrol cars don’t see this. Unmarked patrol cars would be a better choice to catch all these lawbreakers.

Marion Shelby

July 15, 1941 - May 21, 2019 Marion Shelby, 77, of Palm Coast, FL passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at the Flagler Health and Rehabilitation Center in Palm Coast, FL. She was born in New York, NY, on July 15, 1941, a daughter of the late Frederick and Francina White Brown. She attended Leeward Community College in Honolulu, Hawaii, and retired as a sergeant at the Oahu Community Correctional Center in Hawaii. In 2007, she moved from Mililani Town, Hawaii to Palm Coast, FL. Her interests were reading, computer games and watching movies.

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Marion is survived by a son, Sidney Barry Brown of Clarksville, TN; a daughter Marguerite F. Brown of Palm Coast, FL; two brothers Frederick Brown II of Palm Coast, FL and Sidney Brown of New York City, NY ; five grandchildren Ramon, Sydney, Amber, Kyra, and TaShaye Brown; two great grandchildren Sydney and Sienna Brown.

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Memorial contributions may be made to one of the following organizations: The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (Click second tab: Donate In Tribute) or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. A Celebration of Life Service, remembering Bob’s good and well lived life, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Clymer Funeral Home & Cremations, 39 Old Kings Road North, Palm Coast, FL. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. The family of Mr. Aiken has entrusted arrangements to Clymer Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at clymerfuneralhome.com.

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Bob is survived by his loving wife Debbie; sisters Mary Ann Fulcher and Karen Kent; brothers Thomas, William, Jonathan and Drew, and many nieces and nephews.

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Man shoots wife, then himself. She survived. The woman, a resident of Beechwood Lane, has been hospitalized. JONATHAN SIMMONS NEWS EDITOR

A man shot his wife and then himself after a marital dispute on Beechwood Lane, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. The man, 63-year-old Ralph Lockwood, has died. T h e wo m a n , 5 5 -yea rold Maureen Lockwood, called 911 and told dispatchers what happened. She is now in stable condition at the hospital, according to the FCSO. FCSO deputies and emergency medical personnel responded to the house at 254 Beechwood Lane at about 10 a.m. June 2, according to an FCSO news release. They secured the home, and the Lockwoods were both found alive and airlifted to Halifax Health

Medical Center while the FCSO’s Investigative Services Division began its investigation. The house did not have a history of calls for law enforcement service, according to an FCSO spokeswoman. “This is a tragedy for all involved,” Sheriff Rick Staly said in the FCSO’s news release. “I want to commend our deputies for their quick work to secure this residence so Fire Rescue could enter and the team effort to get them to medical treatment as quickly as possible. “This is an example of how domestic violence is not always blatantly obvious and you really never know what is going on behind closed doors or in someone’s life. If you or someone you know needs help getting out of an abusive situation or assistance with getting out of an unhealthy relationship, call us, call a friend, call a relative or call the domestic violence hotline. Help is available for you. Don’t wait.”

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Man charged with beating teen he got pregnant The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office arrested 26-year-old Jazzpen Lee Leonard early the morning of Wednesday, May 29, after responding to a call for service regarding a pregnant 16-year-old. Leonard is the father of the unborn child. Around 11 p.m. May 28, deputies responded to the victim’s home. It was reported to deputies that the victim had traveled to meet Leonard at his residence and shortly after arriving, Leonard began yelling at the victim, grabbing her by the throat and face. He shoved her to the ground and began striking her with her cell phone to prevent her from leaving. He then took her cell phone and smashed it on the street. Deputies noted red marks around the victim’s neck and face. Deputies located Leonard at his residence and took him into custody. He was charged with sexual battery on a minor and aggravated domestic battery on a pregnant person, among other charges. It was also discovered that Leonard

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is currently on probation for previous offenses. Leonard was transported to the Flagler County Jail where he is being held on a $40,000 bond. “This violent offender continues to escalate his crimes and needs to be sent off to prison for a very long time,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “I’m glad our deputies were able to intervene.” Leonard has a lengthy arrest history in Flagler County dating back to his juvenile years. Previous arrests include domestic violence, lewd molestation on a victim under 12.

Two-hour search fails. Suspect later turns himself in Two young men were arrested in drug charges — one after he fled a traffic stop and evaded

a K-9 and helicopter search. Both of them — Rahim Booker and Ty-Lee Austin — are former sports stars in Flagler County high schools. Booker was the passenger when driver Austin, 19, was pulled over at the intersection of Palm Harbor Parkway and Farmsworth Drive for traveling too closely behind another vehicle on Monday, June 3. A K-9 alerted deputies, so deputies asked Austin and Booker to exit the vehicle for a search. Booker exited and began reaching inside his pockets. When deputies told him to stop, Booker quickly entered the vehicle and grabbed a small black backpack. Booker then intentionally struck a deputy and fled on foot. A search for Booker was conducted with K-9 and helicopter support for two hours before being suspended. “I am glad that he decided to turn himself in,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “Unfortunately the bond was low enough that he is already out. Now we wait for the court process to begin so that he can face his charges.” Austin was also arrested on drug charges.

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Chamber wants Flagler Beach businesses to get involved in helping to overcome A1A construction impacts. Common Ground: June 20

NEW AND IMPROVED  Adette’s Bistro and Bakery is a new restaurant in Palm Coast. Located at 160 Cypress Point Parkway, Adette’s was announced as a new commercial business in the city of Palm Coast’s Week in Review.

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 The Million Dollar Advocates Forum announced that attorneys Michael D. Chiumento III and Ronald A. Hertel, shareholder partners of Chiumento Dwyer Hertel Grant and Kistemaker, are now certified members. The forum is recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of trial layers in the country.  Florida Oral and Facial Surgical Associates announced a new appointment for one of its own. Dr.

Roger Thayer is the newly installed President of the Volusia-Flagler County Dental Association – a professional membership organization devoted to improving the oral health of people in the counties. Thayer has been a member for the past eight years.

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Dr. Roger Thayer  Ken Belshe, senior sales director for SunBelt Land Management, announced that Joe King has joined the sales team for the company’s Marina del Palma development. King, who has been with SunBelt since 2002, previously served as broker in charge of the company’s Waterbridge property in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Marina del Palma will be his sixth community on the sales team. Throughout this tenure, he has won many quarterly sales awards throughout the years, including the award for “Top Volume of the Year” in 2006.

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The Flagler County Chamber of Commerce hosted a meeting on the afternoon of Thursday, May 30, to discuss possible solutions to the economic impact the construction along A1A has had on Flagler Beach businesses. The discussion garnered participation from multiple areas of the community, including Chamber President Jorge Gutierrez, Chamber Vice President Robbin Wilson, Economic Development Task Force member Mike Akialis, Oceanside Beach Bar and Grill owner Johnny Lulgjuraj and Tourism Development Interim Executive Director Amy Lukasik, as well as a representative from the Flagler Beach Police Department. Their message: Show up to the table. “We’re hoping that will spear thought and conversation outside of what we already have,” Wilson said. “It’s a universal issue. We deal with it every year. The difference is it’s super, super concentrated. It’s not going to go away unless we have a plan to offset it.” There is hope for a panel to present solutions at the Cham-

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“Other business owners have to come to the table. We’re here. We’re trying to work together to formulate something.” AMY LUKASIK, Flagler County Tourism Development Interim Executive Director

ber’s Common Ground Breakfast, which is from 8 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. on June 20. Multiple representatives at the meeting voiced their frustration with the lack of involvement from other business owners in the community. “We’re sacrificing the Common Ground, really, for Flagler Beach,” Gutierrez said. “If no one shows up, I’m telling you guys, I’m done. No more. People are not coming up to the board. This is it. One last-ditch effort. We’re trying to put something together that’s not just for Flagler Beach, but for the whole county.” Email Ray Boone at ray@palmcoastobserver.com.

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Florida Realtors, the state’s largest professional trade association with more than 187,000 members, applauds Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signing into law House Bill 7123, which includes a 0.2% reduction to the state tax on commercial leases, known more commonly as the Business Rent Tax. “Every single day, businesses both in and outside of Florida must face tough decisions due to the business rent tax, a tax no other state levies,” said 2019 Florida Realtors President Eric Sain, a Realtor and district sales manager with Illustrated Properties in Palm Beach. “Thank you to Gov. DeSantis and our Legislature for the thirdstraight cut to this tax.” With the signing of HB 7123, the new state tax rate on commercial leases will be 5.5%, down from its original 6% in 2017. In total, the three consecutive BRT cuts will save businesses an estimated $156 million each year they can use to expand, hire more employees, improve benefits and raise salaries. The BRT cut contained in HB 7123 will become effective on Jan. 1, 2020.

 A certificate of occupancy for $20,000 was issued Rudy’s Delicatessen and Eatery, located at 4984 Palm Coast Parkway NW, Unit 3.  An occupancy permit was issued to Art Among the Flowers, which is located at 160 Cypress Point Parkway, Unit A114.  A commercial permit was issued to Gildas Creperie Du Village Ice Cream, located at 101 Palm Harbor Parkway, Unit C133, for $8,900 in interior renovations.  The Kangaroo Convenience Store located at 890 Palm Coast Parkway SW is renovating the food and Polar Pop area of the story. The renovation will cost about $45,697.

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YOUR VETERANS Plans underway for veteran Smiles classroom presentations for Vets JONATHAN SIMMONS NEWS EDITOR

Flagler County’s Veterans in the Classroom program will begin again this coming August, and Flagler hopes to do more presentations. There used to be 60 or so class presentations in the months leading up to Memorial Day, but that dropped to 21 this past year — and none at Flagler Palm Coast High School, said Billy Jones, a member of the county’s Veterans Advisory Council, at the council’s June 3 meeting. A total of 80 or 90 a year, including the time periods preceding Veterans Day and Memorial Day, is ideal, he said. The presentations, Jones said, “are trying to tell them (students) what Memorial Day is, why we have Memorial Day.” He noted that no younger veterans have volunteered, and not everyone who does volunteer is accepted. “There are certain parameters I look for in a speaker,” Jones said. Flagler County Veterans Services Officer David Lydon said the program wants to make sure its speakers aren’t inclined to be drawn into battlefield discussions that are inappropriate for children. “Some people just can’t avoid talking about it,” he said. “Some

of them (children) ask those questions; you have to find a sophisticated way of getting around that topic.” Lydon also noted that the National Guard is changing its recruiting symbol, swapping out the image of a Revolutionary War minuteman with a rifle in favor of a new logo that contains a gold star and the words “Army National Guard.” in gold and white. “That’s how sensitive the schools are to some of these things,” he said. The logo change has prompted criticism from people who believe it’s motivated by the desire to shield students from the sight of the minuteman’s rifle or comply with school policies barring any images of firearms; Army National Guard officials have said the change was designed to make the Army National Guard logo look more like the Army logo. In other business at the VAC meeting, veterans organizations have been placing flags in cemeteries, but have had a difficult time at the Masonic Cemetery, where many graves lack markers that indicate whether the interred is a veteran. “I’ve gotten concerned citizens that call about it, and the Espanola Masonic Lodge said they’re working on it,” Lydon said.

Florida Family Dentistry gives 23 veterans $120,000 worth of implants PAIGE WILSON COMMUNITY EDITOR

Twenty-three local veterans have received a total of 54 free tooth implants thanks to dentists at Florida Family Dentistry in Palm Coast. Through a partnership between the dental office at 4 Old Kings Road N., its implant supplier, MegaGen, and its lab, Sakr Dental Arts, about $120,000 worth of implants were completed. To Flagler Beach resident Rupert Ross, the gift meant no more pain. “I’m a disabled veteran with a non-service-connected disability, so I only make about a little less than $1,100 a month,” said Ross, who served in the U.S. Army. “That’s not a lot of money. Implants are costly. So, this really made me smile.” Ross said he got four implants from Florida Family Dentistry, of which he’s very appreciative. “The first night I went home, I ate a pork chop,” he said. “The

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next afternoon, I cut an apple in half and ate it. And two nights ago, I ate corn on the cob.” The “Smiles for Vets” campaign hit home for many of the dentists at Florida Family Dentistry. Greg Johnston, D.D.S., is a veteran himself. “I think veterans in general are very good patriots,” Gregory Johnston said. “And they appreciate anything that comes from this country. They don’t expect to be given anything. They fought for us, and I’m very appreciative of them. It’s really more of a privilege, for me, than for them.” His nephew Jordan Johnston, D.M.D., said he watched this initiative make a difference in his patients’ lives. “I had patients who have been coming to me for years, and they have always kind of put off real, ideal care because they just didn’t have the resources,” Jordan Johnston said. “So, they’d come in, get their teeth cleaned, get a tooth

worked on if they could afford it or get it pulled if they couldn’t afford it. I had guys putting off real treatment that I was able to say, ‘Hey, let’s fix you. Let’s get you going and get you fixed up.’” The effort started in July 2018 and concluded at the end of 2018. But the dentistry is eager to do more, as “this kind of whet all our appetites to do more for the community,” said Travis Ray, D.M.D. Palm Coast resident Steve MacCloskey, a U.S. Navy veteran, said he was overwhelmed by the great service. “When you hear something like this, you can’t help but be a little leery,” MacCloskey said. “It sounds too good to be true, and there’s a chance it is. But this was totally the opposite of what I thought. The service from the desk back to the chair was phenomenal.” Send ideas for stories about veterans to paige@palmcoastobserver.com.

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Hoops, they did it again Flagler County Basketball closes chapter on 11th season

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Tied at 28 with 18 seconds left in regulation, the Prospects’ Rya’sir Jefferson knew something had to be done. His team, which had possession, was having difficulty inbounding the ball — the Lakers’ players were playing aggressive defense, tipping passes away at the last moment. Jefferson took getting the ball inbounds upon himself. He rifled a pass to his teammate, Anthony Hampton. Jefferson sprinted around a screen, took the ball from Hampton and drove toward the hoop. He banked in a layup with 8 seconds remaining to give his team the lead. The Lakers’ Trenton Whalen was fouled on a jump shot and made the first free throw. He missed the second attempt, however, and the Prospects defeated the Lakers 30-29. “I know I’m the leader of my team,” said Jefferson, who is 12 years old. “I have to lead them to victory.”

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The Flagler County Basketball program hosted its league championships for the spring season on the afternoon of Saturday, June 1, at the Carver Recreation Center in Bunnell. The Flagler Fury took down the Heat 24-15 in Division II, the Prospects beat the Lakers 30-29 for Division II and the Prospects handled the Knicks 37-24 for Division III. The season started in March and consisted of 10 regular season games. “It’s been a long season, but it’s worth it,” said Fitzgerald Bel-

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grave, the program’s director. “A lot of kids developed, so I’m happy. Kids who didn’t have any skill at first are becoming competitive now.” The Flagler Fury lost to the Heat the week prior in a regular season game. They were down 16-0 after SEE HOOPS PAGE 15

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“I’m trying to bring knowledge and experience because I’ve been there before. I know what it takes.” ANTHONY CAMPANELLA, FPC baseball coach

Former Seabreeze baseball coach and current FPC coach Anthony Campanella.

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Anthony Campanella spent 25 seasons — 24 as a head coach and one as an assistant — with Seabreeze High School’s baseball team, stepping away from his position in June 2017. He took a year off from the sport. But while he was coaching the Orlando Scorpions travel ball team during the summer of 2018, he realized he missed it.

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Carver Community Center. “After 25 years of coaching, I need to step back, recharge my batteries,” Campanella said of his retirement from Seabreeze. “But I got that itch again. I felt rejuvenated. It was a good time for me to come back.” Campanella spent 27 years teaching at Seabreeze after he was hired fresh after graduating from Flagler College in 1992. In that time span, he amassed 432-235 overall record and qualified for the state tournament 18 times. He led Seabreeze to seven district championships, three state Final Fours and a runner-up finish in 2001. FPC was the only school he would leave Seabreeze for, Campanella said. His uncle was former FPC Principal Sal Campanella. “It’s difficult,” he said of leaving Seabreeze. “I can’t look back, but Seabreeze was my home for so many years. But I’m glad to have this new home. I’m excited about the opportunity to start something new here. FPC has always been really close to me.” The Bulldogs went 10-16 and fell short of the state playoffs this season. Only twice did the Sandcrabs end a season with a losing record in Campanella’s tenure. The Bulldogs return with rising junior Noah Trawick, rising senior Ashton Neuman and rising senior Aedan Celestino, among others. Campanella — who is an energetic, passionate coach with an eye for the fundamentals — hopes to bring a winning tradition to FPC. “I’m excited because I know we can win here,” he said. “I’m going to set some high standards and goals for our guys because I know that we can accomplish them.”

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Upgrading before hurricane season Flagler County Emergency Management gives tips for residents trying to prepare. JONATHAN SIMMONS NEWS EDITOR

It only takes one, Flagler County Emergency Management Chief Jonathan Lord tells people who ask him how busy he thinks the upcoming hurricane season will be. “It can be the quietest season ever in the history of hurricanes, and if that one storm comes to Flagler County, it’s obviously a very big issue for us,” he said. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s prediction is for four to eight hurricanes, and a total of nine to 15 named storms this hurricane season, which begins June 1. And we got one early: This year’s first storm was Subtropical Storm Andrea, which formed the night of May 20 and dissipated soon after. It’s the fifth year in a row that a storm was named before the start of hurricane season. Since Hurricane Irma swiped Flagler’s flank in 2017, flooding the coastal areas, as well as land near Crescent Lake, the county has made a number of changes to its emergency management, some still in progress. It’s developing a list of transportation-challenged residents, to complement its list of residents with special medical needs. That way, people who need help get-

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ting to a shelter can be taken there by public transportation. It’s preparing to be able to accept pets at a special needs shelter, so individuals with special medical concerns don’t try to ride out a storm in an evacuation zone because they don’t have someplace to go that will accommodate their pets. It’s doubled the number of volunteers at the county’s Emer-

gency Operation Center, each of them providing a minimum of four hours of service a week. It’s developed a plan to create “comfort stations” for the public, so that if there are delays in getting power returned after a storm, people can come and relax in the air conditioning, make a phone call, and — if possible — access the internet. It’s sending every new county

government employee through a brief disaster preparedness class, as well as an incident command training class. “We’ve given them at least the knowledge to prepare their families, so when they’re coming to work they’re at least comfortable that their families are taken care of,” Lord said. SEE HURRICANE PAGE 20

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BEFORE THE STORM National recommendations suggest keeping three to five days of food, water and supplies on hand for an emergency (plus plenty of cash), but Flagler County Emergency Management Chief Jonathan Lord thinks that’s not enough, given how long it can take to get power back after a storm: He suggests five to seven days.

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He also encourages residents to think about their medical needs early, and make sure they have enough of any medications ahead of time, so they don’t run out while pharmacies are closed and roads impassable. Pets are another consideration: In addition to keeping enough food, water and medicine for them, Lord said, residents who want to take their pet to a petfriendly shelter will need to be able to provide proof that their pet’s vaccinations are up to date. Pets also need to have a crate or cage.

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The county has also revived its 30-hour Community Emergency Response Team training class, and has trained more than 100 people over the last year, teaching first aid, basic search and rescue, fire safety, mental health safety and disaster preparedness. (For information on CERT training, see the story on the opposite page. Also, see https://bit.ly/2W1naHl). It’s also in the process of upgrading its emergency radio system so that first responders will have better communication ability. That transition will be completed in the next few months.

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If you’re in an evacuation zone and are ordered to evacuate for a hurricane, “We encourage people to evacuate tens of miles, not hundreds of miles,” Flagler County Emergency Management Chief Jonathan Lord said. “Orlando — it’s not necessarily the worst place to evacuate there.” That can beat evacuating to Georgia or North

Carolina, Lord said, because a storm might change direction and end up in those states anyhow, and Florida has a stronger building code than the other states do. Going inland to a location away from water, then, is a better bet. Evacuation zones, he noted, are based on danger from storm surge — the

And it’s preparing to test its amateur VHF radio equipment to ensure that it can communicate if towers are damaged. County Emergency Management Technician Bob Pickering showed off the county’s amateur radio to reporters May 24. “I like to read about the problems with some of these really big tropical cyclones — Michael was akin to a Camille, or even approaching the strength of an Andrew,” Pickering said. “And there will be more storms like those. And so I’m always trying to think, ‘What happens if something like that hits here? What can we do?’” Meanwhile, the state has rolled out a new, computer-based emergency management system that has been implemented in every county. Called WebEOC, it can be used both for coordination within the county and between the county and the state, easing the process of applying for state assistance. “It will definitely help us with getting support when we need

major killer when it comes to hurricanes in the U.S. — not wind. For people who do decide to evacuate, Lord said, it’s a good idea to plan ahead to have multiple routes, in case one becomes blocked, and to be able to access them offline. And, he said, make sure to have a plan for any pets.

it from outside Flagler County,” Lord said. Flagler County will try it out in a mock exercise at the Emergency Operations Center in late June. And several weeks ago, the county took part in a joint hurricane preparedness exercise with the state. Lord urged residents not to become complacent when it comes to preparing. “A lot of residents that I’ve met will say they went through a Category 3 or 4 storm in Irma and Matthew,” Lord said. “While those storms were those categories at some point in time, they were less than Category 1 impacts in our county. ... At some point in time Flagler County is going to get a larger storm, and the better our community is prepared, residents and businesses the better our government is prepared, we can recover and get the community back to normal.”

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Volunteer at the EOC by making and answering phone calls, organizing supplies and preparing outreach materials, and entering data in a computer. Candidates will have availability for at least four hours per week between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Email the Emergency Operations Center at eoc@ flaglercounty.org to discuss volunteering.

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Be a volunteer storm spotter. Learn to look for and how to report potentially dangerous weather conditions, so that earlier warnings may be issued. The National Weather Service and Flagler County Emergency Management will be regularly host Skywarn storm spotter classes at the EOC. For more information, visit https://www.facebook. com/FlaglerEOC or contact Bob Pickering, emergency management technician, at 313-4250 or BPickering@FlaglerCounty.org.

complex tasks. “The students come from all over the county and are ready to assist their neighborhood should the need arise,” Mazzella said in an email to the Palm Coast Observer. “CERT members can also help in other ways. CERT members partner with REACT and assist them with crowd and traffic control events.” All ages can participate. “One of my favorite students was a gentleman in a wheelchair,” Mazzella said. “He fully participated in every physical exercise that we did. ... He was able to take pieces of wood and create a way to be able to lift a car up enough to extract a victim ‘dummy.’” The next CERT Basic Training class will begin on Oct. 7. Classes

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Preparing for a storm Volusia County Emergency Management director talks tips

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With hurricane season officially underway, early preparation is key, said Volusia County Emergency Management Director Jim Judge.

“When people are prepared, then it makes my job easier. It makes recovery easier.” JIM JUDGE, Volusia County Emergency Management Director

From making a checklist of items and preparing documents, to revisiting insurance policies and making a family plan, there are things people can do before a storm that will benefit them in the long run should the area be hit with a storm this season. Hurricane season isn’t something to delay planning for until a storm is announced, Judge said. “When people are prepared, then it makes my job easier,” Judge said. “It makes recovery easier.” Hurricane season began on June 1 and ends on Nov. 30. Here are some things the county’s emergency management director wants residents to keep in mind so they can plan accordingly. STAY INFORMED, AND DON’T WAIT

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Pay attention to the weather, Judge said. Despite the fact it’s early in the season, there has already been one named storm: Subtropical storm Andrea. That’s an example that a storm can happen outside of hurricane season. “If you don’t like watching the news, at least just watch the weather,” Judge said. People should evaluate how ready they are now to avoid getting caught by surprise, he said. They should plan on losing power during a storm, and therefore

Be sure to have four to five days’ food on hand.

have battery-operated flashlights and lanterns on hands, as well as batteries. A hand crank radio will also be useful to stay in touch with what’s happening in the community. Having four to five days worth of food in the pantry is suggested, Judge said. Peanut butter is one of his personal emergency food staples. Judge also said people have the responsibility to craft a family plan in case they need to evacu-

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During Hurricane Irma, Judge counted 248 people inside the county’s Emergency Operations Center in Daytona Beach. That number included several individuals with the communication center, as well as representatives from all 16 municipalities, power companies, the airport, Department of Transportation and universities. “It’s crazy,” Judge said. “Everybody in here is a problem-solver.” The county has 20 emergency support functions, such as health and medical and law enforcement that oversee certain agencies. The county’s health department takes the lead of the local hospitals and EMS, and the Sheriff’s Oepartment is the lead law enforcement agency. Having everyone in one room helps since the county will be making many requests throughout a state of emergency, Judge explained. Depending on the storm, curfews, protective actions and calls for evacuation may need to be enacted. The county is also in charge of requesting supplies in advance of and after a storm. “With Irma, we had 20 hours of tropical-storm sustained winds, so we just needed to have all the people here,” Judge said. If no one in the room can solve a problem, then it comes to him. “Emergency management is a team effort, and it really involves everyone throughout the county,”

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Judge said. The county is also gearing up to host its first hurricane expo at the Volusia County Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 8. The free event, hosted in cooperation with the Volusia Community Organizations Active in Disaster and the Volusia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, will offer educational presentations about storm safety, hazards and emergency preparation. Local businesses, service organizations and county divisions will also be in attendance. Judge will be leading a facts and myths session. “We’re all vulnerable to a potential for a disaster,” Judge said. “While we would like to think it’s going to happen to somebody else, it can happen to us.”

 Decide when you would evacuate. Are you in a low-lying area that may flood? Are you in a coastal high-wind zone? Does your home meet the current building code for hurricanes? Do you live in a high fire-hazard area? If you are asked to evacuate by authorities, do so in a timely manner.  List simple action steps in priority order. These will vary with the nature of the threat.  Create an emergency kit with supplies and copies of essential documents kept in water-resistant containers.  Have school and work phone numbers handy. Establish a meeting place for family members in the event of a home fire or if a disaster occurs while you are not together. Have a local contact and one from out of state.  Identify special transportation or medical needs in the event of an evacuation. Sign up for the Special Needs Registry.  Have a plan for pets. Flagler County does operate pet-friendly shelters if you plan to evacuate to a shelter. Otherwise, arrange to stay with friends or family members not in the evacuation zone who are willing to house you and your pets.  Consider modifications to protect your home from wildfire, wind and rising water. Review insurance coverage, particularly flood insurance,

which often must be purchased separately.  Learn about community emergency plans. How will your child’s school react? What about plans at work? What if bridges or roads are closed? AT YOUR BUSINESS Whether open or closed, local businesses are still exposed to the same hazards as the rest of the community, and it pays to be prepared. Just like with residences, steps must be taken prior to an event to repair and strengthen structures and to relocate or brace equipment and other property. Even small proactive measures can result in sparing your business tremendous amounts of damage in case of a disaster.  Protect your windows and doors against windborne debris by installing a shutter system or attaching plywood.  Evaluate your roof system to make sure it can weather a storm.  Remove overhanging trees and branches that could fall and damage structures.  Anchor and brace tall bookcases, filing cabinets, shelves, and racks to wall studs to keep them from falling.  Relocate valuable equipment and fragile items to safer locations.  Take important business documents, licenses and insurance documents with you.  Back up computer files if

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possible.  Secure computers and other office equipment to desks, tables or countertops with straps, Velcro or similar materials.  Secure all appropriate items including water heaters, gas tanks, heaters and other utilities, and raise them to higher locations to avoid water damage.  Shut off your utilities (electricity, gas, and/or water).  Update all gas appliances with flexible connections and/ or breakaway gas shut-off devices. Additionally, having a business disaster preparedness plan can reduce the time of recovery and allow your business to more rapidly resume normal operations following a disaster. A business disaster plan should include the following:  Important business contacts, including utilities, suppliers, accountants and employees;  Alternate location(s) for your business should relocation be necessary due to damages;  Important records and documents necessary to business operation;  Checklists of important steps to take before, during and after a disaster; and Emergency contacts for the community, such as the perforated Important Information card on the back page of this guide. go to www.flaglercounty.org/emergency for more information and to help you create your own business disaster plan.

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PORTUGAL DAY FLAG-RAISING n When: 6 p.m. n Where: Palm Coast City Hall, 160 Lake Ave. n Cost: Free n Details: The city of Palm Coast invites the public to a Portugal Day flag-raising ceremony, presented by the city and the Portuguese American Cultural Center. During the event, the flags of the United States and Portugal will be raised in celebration of Portugal Day. Contact Kimberly Norman at 986-3717 and knorman@palmcoastgov.com.

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‘THE LION KING’ n When: 4 p.m. n Where: Flagler Auditorium, 5500 State Road 100 n Cost: adult $18; student $14 n Details: Palm Coast’s Innovative Dance Company will present ‘The Lion King.’ Visit https:// flaglerauditorium.org for tickets.

Brooke Berrios (Christ the King Academy) and Madison Berrios (Indian Trails Middle School) won third place in the middle division for their aerial lyra duo.

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celebration of local talent, the annual Flagler County Youth Center’s Focus on Youth Spotlight showcased everything from singing, to dancing, to aerial arts, to hiphop violin. The show took place the evening of Wednesday, May 29, at the Flagler Auditorium. The master of ceremonies was Destiny Cole. The judges were Kayla Byrne, a former Spotlight winner; Sabrina Crosby, of Flagler County Schools; Michael Jackson, BYP Studios; Joe Rizzo, of the Flagler County Education Foundation; and Christy Butler, of Take Stock in Children.

Bunnell Elementary student Jaiyse Williams sings “He’s Done Enough” by Beverly Crawford. He was award first place for the junior division.

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who sang an original song “Don’t Let Go” n Second: Jada Williams, who sang the postponed jukebox 1940s version of “Titanium” n Third: Savanna Dacosta, who sang “Don’t Take the Money”

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Indian Trails Middle School student Jada Guarino won second place in the middle division for her performance of “When I Was Your Man” by Bruno Mars.

Belle Terre Elementary students Meghan and Emily Rhee and Olivia Chochev dance to “High Hopes” by Panic! At The Disco.

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‘MOVIES IN THE PARK’ n When: 8:45 p.m. n Where: Central Park in Town Center, 975 Central Ave. n Cost: Free n Details: “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.” Closed captioning is provided with the monthly movie.

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CELEBRATE PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE n When: 6-11 p.m. n Where: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8696, 47 North Old Kings Road n Cost: $35 n Details: Philippine American Association of Palm Coast will celebrate the 121st anniversary of Philippine Independence. It will be celebrated with a formal dinner and dance, as well as folk dance performance. Mail check to PO Box 350328 Palm Coast, FL 32135-00328. Contact Sarah Penaflor at 597-7537.

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RHONDA HARVEY AT FLAGLER TIGER BAY CLUB MEETING n When: 11:30 a.m. n Where: Hammock Dunes Club, 30 Ave. Royale n Cost: $40 non-members n Details: Chief Operating Officer of SMA Healthcare Rhonda Harvey will speak about navigating the landscape of behavioral healthcare. Visit www.flaglertigerbayclub.com for registration.

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SEVEN FLAGLER SENIORS AWARDED Chi Delta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and the Ivy Community Foundation Inc. presented nine scholarship awards of $1,000 each to graduating high school seniors who are heading off to college in the fall, according to a press release. There were two students from Putnam County, with the remaining seven from Flagler County Schools. The scholarship recipients are: Tevel Adams, Palatka High School; Wanyea Barbel, Flagler Palm Coast High School; Derrick Harris, FPCHS; Anne Joseph, FPCHS; Faith McKenney, FPCHS; William Patin, FPCHS; Christianna Powell, Matanzas High School; Leah Simpson, FPCHS; and Payton Pellicer, Palatka HS. Nia Felton and Kayla White, graduates whose mothers are a member of the Chi Delta Omega Chap-

ter were also recognized for their achievement. An awards reception was held at Palm Coast United Methodist Church with students, parents, AKA/ ICF members, Flagler Education Foundation Executive Director Joe Rizzo, plus former scholarship recipients Nina Eustaquio (2013) and Emany Desinor (2018) in attendance.

There are four age divisions: 5-7, 8-11, 12-15 and 16-23. The 16- to 23-year-old contestants are required to write an essay and to participate in pre-pageant judge interviews where they are scored on goal orientation, conversational skills and

The Boys and Girls Club of Volusia/Flagler celebrated its annual honor roll banquet at the Daytona 500 Club, where students in third to 12th grade were recognized with awards for their academic achievement and good character in school. During the banquet, Chi Delta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc of Palm Coast, was recognized as the 2019 Volunteers of the Year, representing the Flagler Club at Rymfire Elementary School. The AKA chapter received the award because of their impact as sponsors of the weekly girls

MISS FLAGLER COUNTY PAGEANTS The Miss Flagler County Scholarship Program is a Flagler County Tradition that has been held since the 1940s — with a goal to build leadership skills, emphasize poise and self-confidence and to empower the local young women through leadership and community service. The 2018 queens participated in many events, such as The Alzheimer’s Association Walk, Intracoastal and beach cleanups and Feed Flagler.

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Twenty-four Wadsworth Elementary School students were taken on a limo and lunch date to Chick-fil-A, as a reward for independently reading and passing comprehension assessments for all 15 of the Sunshine State Young Readers Award and Sunshine State Young Readers Award Jr. books this school year. This was a first for Wadsworth, and Media Specialist Teresa Rizzo said the students were very excited.

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Creative Bazaar showcases 25 vendors Palm Coast Arts Foundation will hold two more Creative Bazaars this summer. PAIGE WILSON COMMUNITY EDITOR

Whether you’re looking for a deal on flea market goods, handcrafted planters, sock gnomes or beautiful photo prints, the Palm Coast Arts Foundation’s inaugural Creative Bazaar gave locals the opportunity to sell their crafts. The first of three Creative Bazaars this summer took place Saturday, June 1, at PCAF’s outdoor stage and grassy space, located at 1500 Central Ave. in Town Center. Nancy Crouch, Palm Coast Arts Foundation executive director, said 25 vendors with all sorts of different creations lined up to sell their goods to visitors. “It’s an opportunity for local artists to come out and share their wears and their creativity,” Crouch said. “There are a lot of really interesting crafts out here. I just hope people observe and see what kind of talent is in the community.” Two more Creative Bazaars are set for Saturday, July 6, and Saturday, Aug. 3, at the same location. Fourteen vendors have already signed up for the July event, but Crouch is expecting many repeated vendors from the first showing, as well as new ones to sign up before then.

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The next Creative Bazaar will also include some live music entertainment. Crouch said she launched this event because there wasn’t a designated bazaar of sorts in Flagler County like this previously. “I would like to see this as a regular thing,” she said. “We’re calling it First Saturdays just because it’s the first Saturday of the month. We’ll do it once a month. Who knows? If people really want it, we’ll continue doing it.” Interested vendors can visit https://www.palmcoastartsfoundation.com for details.

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lagler Palm Coast High School game design teacher Sheila Knighton plans to spend retirement visiting all the natural and historical sites in Florida that she hasn’t frequented often, despite being a native Floridian. The Bok Tower Gardens is on her list. And so are more sunny days in St. Augustine. After 35 1/2 years in Flagler County education, Knighton had her last day at Flagler Palm Coast High School on May 31. “For so long I’ve been a teacher — and I’ll always be a teacher I guess — but it’s just different knowing that you’re not going to have that job to go to,” Knighton said. “So, it’s exciting, but it’s also a little scary — a leap of faith, but I’m ready.” She launched her career in Flagler Schools in 1984 at FPCHS, and soon after went back to school to earn her master’s degree. She returned to the county as an administrator at Indian Trails Middle School for four years, then stepped back onto the Bulldog campus in the early 2000s where she’s been ever since. Knighton grew up in Suwannee County, where she got her first paying job in seventh grade, doing farm labor in her rural community. She knows the meaning of hard work. She was originally a home economics teacher at FPC, which is where she taught two former

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students on whom she looks back fondly: Cheryl Perry and Michael D. Chiumento III. Perry first had Knighton as a teacher in 1986, in home ec. She watched the upperclassmen in Knighton’s Student Government Association club foster a positive school environment for one another, and she knew that’s where she belonged. In 1995, after graduating high school and college, Perry came full circle and began teaching at FPC. She took over as SGA sponsor in 1996, and she currently also serves as the FPC Activities director. “I learned so much from her, and I just wanted to make sure the program lived up to that,” Perry said about Knighton. “So, when I took over, I’d go to her for advice once and a while, but for the most part, I just continued all the things that she taught me.” When Perry was in Knighton’s SGA club, she didn’t know she’d return to FPC. She studied business in college and joined SGA there, as well. But after realizing a desk job without human connection wasn’t the right fit for her, Perry said she began to think back to who in her life made a difference to her. “It came back to two people actually: Sheila Knighton was one of them, and Bill Noble, who was my math teacher (at FPC), was the other one,” Perry said. “Those were my two people who just really impacted me. Sheila taught me so much about myself,

who I was, and helped me discover my confidence because I was kind of quiet, shy kid. I never felt like I really belonged there until I got into that student government program. And then all of a sudden, I was just like, ‘I could do anything in the world.’ So, she was kind of my lead person.” Chiumento, an attorney at Chiumento Dwyer Hertel Grant & Kistemaker, P.L. Attorneys at Law, said the most valuable lesson Knighton taught him was the power of positivity. “She was incredibly upbeat, very motivating and positive and honest — honest to the point where she counts on you becoming a better person, a better student,” he said. “She was interested in her students not only for a day, but interested in their futures and their success.” Chiumento said that he tries to look at the glass half full because of her. Upon retirement, Knighton ended her role at FPC as Career in Technology Education teacher, as well as dual enrollment teacher for Daytona State College. Knighton said teaching technology-based courses has piqued her interest in acquiring a high-tech sewing machine to enjoy during retirement. She’s always learning. “Over the years I’ve been so lucky to have some amazing, amazing students,” Knighton said. “Just knowing I have students who

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Student chaplain at FBCA heads to US Army The 15 First Baptist Christian Academy class of 2019 students earned a total of about $988,000 in school scholarships.

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Jordan Keen, one of First Baptist Christian Academy’s 15 seniors in the 2019 graduating class, will begin his eight-year enlistment in the U.S. Army military police on July 1. “It’s always been my dream job, ever since I was really young, to go into the military,” Keen said. “I grew up in the military because my father served in the Army, as well. So, it became something that I knew and that I knew I wanted to do. God was leading me to do it.” Keen transferred to FBCA from Flagler Palm Coast High School after his freshman year, when his relationship with God really started to be more serious, he said. He played football and baseball at FBCA, as well as served as the

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to go forth with it.” This attempt was different because he made it a top priority, he said. “That’s part of my issue with it, was that I had expectations of myself that were unrealistic,” he said. “I had to start somewhere. PAIGE WILSON I wasn’t typically happy with COMMUNITY EDITOR where I had to start, so it kept me from being able to get done and Eric Parker will be thinking of his do it.” three children as he walks across Parker said while there used to the stage at the Flagler Auditori- be “negative emotion attached to um during the Flagler Technical education” for him, there’s not Institute spring graduation cer- anymore. emony on June 12. Now, he works as a The 35-year-old hearing aid specialist. Palm Coast resident He plans to start taking completed the GED night classes to earn his program in January and associate degree, then will be speaking at the continue on to get a ceremony on Wednesbachelor’s in communiday. cation sciences. The life points he “It was more teaching wants to emphasize by example, is how that during his speech are: affected them,” Parkexperience, strength er said about his kids. Eric Parker and hope. “Because I plan on ... “I had a tough way continuing my education on my previous attempts of try- and not stopping by any means.” ing to tackle getting my GED in not committing to it and or stopping partial through,” Parker said. FTI “Getting it done was the tough GRADUATION part because I was stuck inside n When: 7 p.m. my head with all these preconWednesday, June 12 ceived notions that I was ‘less n Where: Flagler than’ and ‘I should have already Auditorium, 5500 State done this’ — really just toxic Road 100 thinking and really negative self n Details: Watch talk to the point where it kind of the class of 2019 be hindered me from even being able awarded their degrees.

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house on the Matanzas River was the top real estate transaction for the week of April 25 to May 1 in Flagler County. Kenneth and Cynthia Riordan, of Palm Coast, sold 10 Hammock Oak Court to Jonathan and Lital Lizotte, of Palm Coast, for $1,175,000. Built in 2002, the house has six bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a fireplace, boat house and 5,272 square feet. Following is a partial list of other sales for the week. Martin Begley, of The Villages, sold 2001 Palm Drive, Unit A101, to Gerald and Diana LaRosa, of Flagler Beach, for $215,000. Built in 2005, the condo has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,482 square feet. It sold in 2017 for $203,900.

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Edward and Irene Morgan, of Palm Coast, sold 80 Surfview Drive, Unit 823, to Richard and Jeannette Redmond, of Palm Coast, for $415,000. Built in 2003, the condo has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,455 square feet. It sold in 2003 for $319,900.

Armand Beach Rogelio and Julieta Demen, of Palm Coast, sold 6 Ocean Dune Circle to John and Klara Collins, of Palm Coast, for $1,075,000. Built in 2006, the house has four bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a fireplace and 4,041 square feet.

Ali and Mary Lou Bleecker, individually and as trustees, sold 300 Cinnamon Beach Way, Unit 245, to William and Carol Haley, of Elk Rapids, Michigan, for $325,000. Built in 2005, the condo has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,003 square feet. It sold in 2006 for $705,000.

Cypress Knoll Kenneth and Kathleen Hanlon, of Williamstown, West Virginia, sold 26 Ethan Allen Drive to Beth Dawson, of Palm Coast, for $234,900. Built in 2018, the

house has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,686 square feet. Vindimir and Zeya Kupchik sold 20 Easterly Place to Janet Gallman, of Palm Coast, for $215,000. Built in 2004, the house has three bedrooms, two baths and 2.355 square feet. It sold in 2005 for $205,000. Indian Trails Adams Homes of Northwest Florida Inc., of Gulf Breeze, sold 109 Bickford Drive to Joshua Wooten, of Palm Coast, for $248,500. Built in 2019, the house has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,265 square feet.

Kenneth and Emely Moscone, of Palm Coast, sold 74 Bannbury Lane to Michael and Sally Huber, of Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts, for $234,900. Built in 1995, the house has three bedrooms, two baths, a swimming pool and 1,703 square feet. It sold in 2018 for $115,000. Joyce Barrett-Walker, individually and as trustee, sold 33 Boxwood Lane to Ricard and Donna Larson, of Marietta, Georgia, for $215,000. Built in 1998, the house has three bedrooms, two baths, a swimming pool and 2,141 square feet.

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Roque and Sevdiye Rivera, of Daytona Beach, sold 13 Pillar Lane to Nicole Deschaime, of Palm Coast, for $205,000. Built in 2003, the house has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,751 square feet. It sold in 2014 for $135,000. Pine Lakes James and Patricia Gensler sold 6 Woodson Lane to Christian Gray and Lindsay Gallagher, of Palm Coast, for $228,713. Built in 1991, the house has three bedrooms, two baths, a swimming pool and 1,728 square feet. It sold in 2001 for $110,000.

Not in Subdivision Janice Cortese sold 660 Black Point Road to Gail Walton, of Bunnell, for $265,000. Built in 1997, the house has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,572 square feet. It sold in 1988 for $57,000.

Palm Harbor Tatiana Mixan, of Palm Coast, sold 17 Clarendon Court N. to Albert Downs, of Palm Coast, for $388,000. Built in 1998, the house has four bedrooms, two baths, a swimming pool, boat dock, boat house and 2,088 square feet. It sold in 2012 for $280,000.

Wilmington Savings Fund Society sold 28 Columbus Court to Mark and Cynthia Murray, of Hudson, New Hampshire, for $383,000. Built in 2008, the house has four bedrooms, three baths, a swimming pool and 2,256 square feet.

William Allman, of Bunnell, sold 12 Cedarview Court to Stephen Boynton, of Palm Coast, for $325,000. Built in 1979, the house has three bedrooms, two baths, a boat dock, boat house and 1,872 square feet. It sold in 2016 for $300,000.

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Pine Grove Seagate Homes LLC, of Palm Coast, sold 5 Park Place Circle to Thomas and Karen Tiefert, of Indianapolis, for $244,900. Built in 2019, the house has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,638 square feet.

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Woodlands James Kilmas, of Wareham, Massachusetts, sold 24 Black Alder Drive to Bruce Denby, of Palm Coast, for $193,000. Built in 1977, the house has three bedrooms, two baths, a swimming pool and 1986 for $69,000.

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Dulcie Mancuso, individually, and Benjamin Mancuso, as trustee, sold 15 Claridge Court S. to Anna McClannahan, of Mableton, Georgia, for $260,000. Built in 1981, the house has three bedrooms, two baths, a fireplace and 2,032 square feet. It sold in 1988 for $118,000.

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Windsong at Flagler Beach Corina Christensen, of Alberta, Canada, sold 1731 N. Central Ave. to Carin and Richard Mitchell, of Flagler Beach, for $250,000. Built in 1986, the house has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,495 square feet. It sold in 2010 for $135,000.

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Lehigh Woods John and Nina Kollie, of Riverview, sold 32 Angela Drive to Darryl and Kathryn Richmond, of Palm Coast, for $260,000. Built in 2008, the house has three bedrooms, two baths, a swimming pool and 1,810 square feet. It sold in 2008 for $218,500.

Ocean Hammock Robert and Margherite McDermott, of Moorestown, New Jersey, sold 7 Atlantic Place to William and Sibyl Emrich, of Adel, Georgia, for $735,000. Built in 2003, the house has four bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a swimming pool and 3,823 square feet.

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Matthew and Heather Trizis, of Palm Coast, sold 27 Bird of Paradise Drive to Shaun and Julissa Walker, of Suffolk, Virginia, for $205,000. Built in 2007, the house has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,544 square feet. It sold in 2007 for $197,900.

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Robert and Kathleen Meehan, of Green Cove Springs, sold 84 Westgrill Drive to Pamela Blattner, of Palm Coast, for $180,000. Built in 1984, the house has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,633 square

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TABLE SAW, Cast iron table saw-needs motor $50 (386) 446-8391 sandisteacups2@yahoo.com. TWIN BEDS, Dresser with Mirror Nightstand. Light Oak. Very Good Condition $200.00 386-283-8812. TWO QUALITY Tropitone Sun Loungers, light tan $75 each, good condition 386-225-4138.

Autos For Sale

2009 CHEVROLET Impala, Clean, Serviced, Garage kept, New tires $4,500 (860) 944-3596. 2014 KIA Rio, in excellent condition, for sale because of moving. $7,999 OBO (772) 361-2858. 2017 DODGE Grand Caravan 10” lowered floor, ramp & tie downs $32,995 727-492-1630.

Awnings - Installed, Replaced Appliance - Installed Assemble - Toys, Furniture, Bed Frames, Beds and More Attic - Insulation Attic - Stairs Attic - Flooring Bathroom - Remodel, Full or Partial Bathroom - Fixtures, Grab Bars, Towel Racks Bathroom - Shower Doors, Vanities, Toilet Repair Bathroom - Flooring, Tile, Laminated, Wood, Linoleum and More Bathroom - Tile, All Areas Bathroom - Grout, Remove, Installed New Bathroom - Painting Batteries - Installed, Replaced Cabinets - Installed, Replaced, Any Room In The Home Including Garage Carpentry - Interior, Exterior Caulk - Sinks, Tubs, Showers, Windows, Trim, Doors Ceiling - Repairs, Popcorn, Knockdown, Paint Closet - Built, Any Room, Install Shelving, Organizers Closet Doors - Installed, Repair, Pocket Door Installed, Repair Columns - Repair, Replace, Paint Curtain - Rods, Deck / Porch - Repair, Replaced, Powerwash, Paint, Stain Dog / Cat Door - Installed Door - Interior, Exterior, All types, Installed, Replaced, Repair, Locks, Dead Bolts, Door Knobs. Painting Doors - Glass Door Roller, Replacement Driveways Powerwash, Paint, Stain Drywall - Spackle, Taped, Finish, Texture, Paint, Installed, Repair, Replaced Dryer Vent Cleaning - ***AVOID FIRES*** Fascia Board - Removed, Repair, Paint Fence / Gates - Repair, Installed, Wood, Vinyl, Powerwash, Paint, Stain Flooring - Tile, Laminate, Wood, Linoleum, Garage Door Opener - Installed, Replaced Garage Floor - Paint, Shelves, Organizer Garage Make Over Gutters - Cleaning Hand Rails - Installed, Replace, Paint, Stain Hardie Board Planking - Installed, Replaced, Repair, Paint Hurricane Shutters - Installed, Removed Hurricane Shutters - Installed Screws Into House

Hurricane Protection - Plywood over windows Kitchen - Remodel, Full or Partial Kitchen - Fixture Kitchen - Tile Backsplash, Installed, Removed, Replaced, Kitchen - Cabinets, Installed, Replaced, Counter Top Kitchen - Disposals, Installed, Replaced Kitchen - Painting Kitchen - Summer Outdoor Kitchen Installed, Replaced, Repair. Kitchen - Flooring, Tile, Laminate, Waterproof Planking, Wood, Linoleum Landscaping - Yard Clean Up, Rock, Mulching Landscaping - Bush Trimming, Planting, Flower, Shrubs Landscaping - Scalloped Edging, Light Bulbs - Installed, Replaced Interior, Exterior Mail Boxes Mirror Hanging Painting - Interior, Exterior, Touch Up’s Paver Sealing Picture Hanging Powerwashing - House, Roofs, Driveways, Walkways, Lanai’s, Pool Decks, Screen Enclosures Remodeling Roofing - Repairs; Skylights Install/Repair Screen Replacement Siding - Wood, Vinyl, T1 11, and More, Installed, Repair, Replaced Smoke Alarm - Installed, Battery Replacements Soffits Storage Sheds - Assembled, Built Storm - Damage Repairs Stucco - Repair, (Small Area’s Only) Tile - Interior, Exterior, Walls, Floors and More Trim - Floors, Doors, Chair Rail, Crown Molding, and More T.V. Brackets Wallpaper - Removed Wainscotting - Installed, Replaced, Removed Water Damage - Repairs Windows - Treatment, Installed, Replaced, Removed Wireless Security Systems - Installed, Replaced, Wood Rot - All Types of Repair EMERGENCY CALLS WELCOME Serving Flagler and Volusia County Many Years Lic# CRC1329768, Lic# CCC1329185, Insured Office Manager Debbie 386-447-7633 jdcoastalremodel@cfl.rr.com All workmanship is warranty up to (1) year

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Garage/Moving/Estate Sales

27 & 30 Coleridge Court, Thursday 6/6 10:00-2:00, Friday 06/07 8:00-3:00, Saturday 6/8 8:00-12:00. Multi-family sale, fine linens, furniture, bicycles, lawn decorations, appliances, too much to list.

General Merchandise

DINING TABLE with leaf and 4 chairs $200, 7’ teal couch $100, 4 year old Sears riding mower $350 386-302-0768. PVC PATIO chairs (4) w/cushions $125, 5 blade ceiling fan $40, portable charcoal grill $35, beach umbrella/sandholder $30, igloo cooler w/wheels $30 386-597-7220.

Help Wanted

Now Hiring Massage Therapists!! Hand and Stone of Palm Coast is currently seeking Licensed Massage Therapists. If you are looking for a Dynamic Working environment with Now Hiring Massage lots of perks, then look noTherapists!! further because Hand andand Stone of Palm Hand Stone wantsCoast to talkistocurrently you! seeking Licensed Massage Therapists. If you are We Offer: looking for a Dynamic Working environment Competitive compensation and generouswith lots of perks, then look no further because bonuses Hand andFlexible Stone wants to talk to you! schedules We Offer: Convenient location Competitive and generous All compensation Supplies Provided bonuses CEU Credit Opportunities Flexible schedulesor Call 386-270-1200 Convenient location email poneill@handandstone.com All Supplies Provided CEU Credit Opportunities ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT to the owner, MonCall 386-270-1200 or Fri. 25 hrs+weekly. Motivated, organized, computemail ers, able to poneill@handandstone.com multi task for busy restaurants. Experience req’d + references.(386) 864-3218 BUSY CLEANING service looking for full time and part time cleaners. Text or call 386-864-9925. LOOKING FOR climbers and groundsmen, palm trimmers a plus, experience required 386-5173990. NEEDED - Executive Assistant - Must be MONEY MOTIVATED - Must be organized, excellent phone skills, self motivated, manage an office, Quick Books. Sales and marketing experience helpful. BENNETT STREET HOLDINGS. Send resume to bshllc2018@gmail.com.

This week’s Celebrity Cipher answers Puzzle One Solution: “All I want is to know the truth, to know and experience God. I am a searcher, that’s what I’m all about.” – Elvis Presley Puzzle Two Solution: “God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate.” – Willie Nelson

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WATERFORD CRYSTAL, Colleen pattern wine glasses 7-1/4 inches $25.00 each. Compotes 4-1/2 inches $15.00 each. Sets of 10. (386) 446-1038.

Pools/Spas

LEISURE BAY hot tub, two seats, one lounge, new rebuilt pump, cover, stairs, chemicals $575 386585-4291.

Announcements

PUBLIC NOTICE

Effective July 3, 2019 Dr. Blair Britt will no longer be seeing patients and effective July 19, 2019, Dr. Britt will be leaving her practice of Family Medicine. Dr. Britt is a physician with AdventHealth Medical Group East Florida. Patients will be receiving communication regarding transition of care shortly. If you are a patient and did not receive communication or have additional questions, please call Kim Tolley, Director of Physician Administration at 386-586-4774.

This week’s Crossword answers

PUBLIC NOTICE Effective June 1, 2019, Thomas Joiner, MD, Palm Coast, Florida, will be retiring from his practice with AdventHealth Medical Group East Florida. His current office is located at Parkway Medical Plaza, 120 Cypress Edge Drive, Palm Coast, Florida. Patients of Dr. Joiner may contact CIOX at 904-208-0124 or fax their request to 770-810-4147 if they elect to transfer their medical records. To protect patient confidentiality, a signed medical record release of information form must accompany any request for transfer of records. Patients will receive a letter with additional information and a copy of the release form.

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PAINTING FLOORING ROOFING 505-934-9117 AIR CONDITIONING, ETC. Need to make some room? 505-934-9117

TIRED OF COMING HOME TO A MESSY HOUSE? I WILL MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER SO YOU CAN ENJOY YOUR DAY!

3BR/2.5BA HAMMOCKDUNES, One owner, overlooking lake and golf course. Call today for a private showing, Tracie Culver, Southern States Realty Services $389,900 (386) 414-3445 www.ssrealt.com

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Homes For Sale

To preview available positions or to apply on-line, visit our website at www.hammockbeach.com/careers or call 386-246-5359 for more information. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V, Drug Free, Smoke Free Workplace. Criminal Background Checks/Drug Screens Performed On All Employees.

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Sundays 1-4 12 4th Court - Palm Terrace 3BR/2BA - $129,000

MARY ANN’S CLEANING Personalized Service Reasonable Rates Free Estimates 386-503-5438

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Home Services

FIREPLACE SPECIALIST & MORE! -New Fireplaces and Re-facing -Chimney cleaning -Replacement screens -Rain caps -Damper and Firebox repairs -Inspections Custom stone and brick -Mailboxes -Firepits -Walkways -Waterfalls -Patios -BBQ’s Bonanno Masonry 386.503.8460

Landscaping & Lawn Service

RELIABLE LAWN Service & Fencing - Weekly & Bi-Weekly service, includes edging & weed whacking. Fence Installation (Wood, Vinyl, Aluminum), Pavers, Hedges, Mulch, Rock, Pressure Washing & More! Licensed: FC12712 and Insured. www.savareselandscape.com (386) 246-2406.

Pressure Cleaning

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37 Whitcock Lane, Palm Coast, FL

2 WATSON PL.

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Calling all nature lovers!

Stunning custom, 2460 sq ft, 4 bedroom 2 bath pool home on over-sized corner lot in cul-de-sac! Exquisite tile, generous rooms!

Great 2 Bedroom Townhouse in Flagler Beach!

HIGH CLASS OFFICE

2000 sq. ft. class A office space on high visibility corridor. Fully built out with reception/work area, 4 large offices, conference room w/ wet bar, break area & more. Very Impressive space. 1200 sq. ft. also available. Both at very competitive rates.

4 BR 2 BA Home with over 2000 ft. of living space. Living room, dining room & family room. Very large master suite with two closets, double vanities, garden tub and shower. Spacious kitchen.

Over 1/2 Acre lot with dock located in Hammock Beach area along Intracoastal. Majestic oaks. Family owned almost 50 years. Estate sale.

Asking $495,000

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