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MedNex gets final signatures The health care training facility will be unique in the nation, according to Mayor Milissa Holland. PAGE 3

Mask rule not followed

Tree City

Palm Coast hosts drive-thru Arbor Day celebration PAGE 17

Snyder: Social club with COVID-19 outbreak didn’t enforce rules.

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INSIDE HELP WITH BILLS Palm Coast begins utility assistance program for residents.

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ALDI COMING

Second Palm Coast Aldi now under construction.

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ENDORSEMENTS Publisher John Walsh’s endorsements.

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NEW RULES

Schools to implement new federal regulations on sexual misconduct investigations.

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Urban Forester Carol Mini and Bryan Albrecht.

Photos by Brian McMillan

MUSEUM PLANS

Historical Society, AAUW hope to transform historic church into voting rights museum .

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CRT RESUMES

Shakespeare spoof brings actors back to Palm Coast stage at CRT for beginning of 10th season.

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INDEX

Briefs..................... PAGE 5 Letters................... PAGE 6 Real Estate..........PAGE 20 Your Town.............PAGE 14

BRIEFS County hopes to include 2700 South block of A1A in dune project Flagler County hopes to stretch a planned Army Corps of Engineers beach dune renourishment project to cover the 2700 South block of A1A in Flagler Beach — an area that is within the original project length, but which the county had feared it may not be able to include.

The project requires that beachfront property owners along the entire length of the

County Commissioner Charlie Ericksen

project sign easements that will allow the Army Corps to add sand to their land to shore up the dune.

“We have some optimistic indications to the south,” County Attorney Al Hadeed told county commissioners during an Oct. 5 commission meeting. “It is our intent that we want to do the 2700 block, and we’re continuing

to provide assurances and other support to people that are addressing those homeowners, and we are optimistic that we are going to turn the corner on that.”

He expects that two property owners may refuse to sign, he said. If so, the county — as it has done with one property owner to the north — will need to pursue eminent domain, he said. A motion for eminent domain on the parcels will likely come before the commission at a future board meeting if the owners continue to refuse to sign the necessary easements, he said.

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Trunk-or-treat drive-thru Flagler County Sheriff’s Office hosts Rymfire candy fest

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Snyder: Social club didn’t enforce mask rule

COVID-19 REPORT Source: The Florida Department of Health

‘This was a classic example of how a virus spreads in your community,’ Florida Department of Health-Flagler Health Officer Bob Snyder said.

NEWS EDITOR

Two COVID-19-related deaths and dozens of illnesses connected to events at the Social Club of Palm Coast were preventable, Florida Department of Health-Flagler Health Officer Bob Snyder said during a County Commission meeting Oct. 5.

“This was a classic example of how a virus spreads in your community,” he said. “All the suffering, all the illness and tragedy, could have been prevented though two simple, innocuous practices when indoors: social distancing and mask wearing.”

Snyder’s comments preceded remarks by the club’s secretary, Gloria April — who, while expressing sorrow that the outbreak had occurred at the club, also said that it was something that “could have happened anywhere” and criticized local press coverage of the outbreak.

But Snyder’s remarks linked the infections clearly to the fact that the club — according to multiple people who spoke to the health department’s contact-tracing staff — had not been enforcing social distancing and maskwearing, contradicting April’s assertions that the club had “done everything to prevent this.”

When Health Department disease investigators contacted the club, Snyder said, the secretary was already keeping a list of club members infected.

“It showed 23 individuals who’d tested positive with their exposure linked to social events at the club on Aug. 21, Aug. 29, and 78% of cases connected to the evening of Aug. 28 which featured a singer performer who routinely headlined at the club,” he said.

The event on Aug. 28 had initially been described by attendees as a karaoke event.

“When we interviewed the secretary of the club about their board policy regarding social distancing and mask wearing, she indicated for sure that these measures were mandated by their board, but they were not followed by members of the club, or enforced,” Snyder said. “This was corroborated by several folks that our disease investigators spoke to.

“So what was the final outcome? Dozens of positive cases, two deaths, numerous hospitalizations, including some patients who are in critical condition. We also have evidence of Social Club members who transmitted the

“All the suffering, all the illness and tragedy, could have been prevented though two simple, innocuous practices when indoors: social distancing and mask wearing.”

BOB SNYDER, health officer, Florida Department of HealthFlagler

virus to loved ones and others, including grandchildren attending school.”

The outbreak associated with the Social Club was one of three reasons for a recent uptick in case numbers, Snyder said, along with an increase associated with longterm care facilities and school reopenings. Those numbers have now started trending back down.

April said the club had mandated masks and taken attendees’ temperatures.

“We tried everything,” she said.

She added that the club closed for four weeks after learning two club members were infected. Tables are 6 feet apart, and ServPro sanitizes the building after major events.

“We make people put their masks on; if they don’t like it they have to leave,” April said. “ ... I don’t know what else we can do. ... And we know for a fact that it’s happened at some of the other clubs.”

According to the health department — which has described the event on Aug. 28 as the county’s first “superspreader” — there have not been other local outbreaks on this scale.

“Simply put, the virus knows no boundaries,” Snyder said. “ ...

I personally believe that it is our civic and our patriotic responsibility to do the right thing: Mask up and social distance. Gosh darn it, do this for yourselves and the ones you love and care about.

That’s what it’s all about.”

CDC recommends face coverings

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“Cloth face coverings may ... help people who may have the virus and do not know it from transmitting it to others.”

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We are inviting families and loved ones to place their personal ornaments on the tree anytime after November 27th. You may also drop off your ornament at our office and we will place it for you.

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District gains 30 acres for potential school site

Making MedNex BRIAN MCMILLAN EXECUTIVE EDITOR

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ith the funding secured and all the MedNex stakeholders in place, the city of Palm Coast hosted a ceremony Oct. 6 at City Hall to witness University of North Florida President David M. Szymanski sign a memorandum of understanding with Daytona State College President Tom LoBasso, demonstrating how the two institutions will work together to provide medical training for students in the region, centered in Palm Coast’s Town Center.

“It’s a thrilling day,” Szymanski said.

The ambition is big: to build a national reputation for health care training and research.

Students could be taking online classes through MedNex as soon as January. A timeline for vertical construction has not been finalized, Szymanski said. Plans could expand if the state awards more money in coming years; UNF plans to ask for $6 million in each of the next three years, to go along with the $6 million it received this year.

Meanwhile, DSC moves forward with its nursing program, adding 60 nursing students to the Palm Coast campus next year, bringing the total to 728 in the

“This is really a testament to what happens when we collaborate to bring transformative improvement to our community.”

PAUL RENNER, state representative.

Also: School Board to ask Legislature to fund school guardian program.

JONATHAN SIMMONS NEWS EDITOR Photo by Brian McMillan

Stakeholders collaborate on historic Palm Coast deal

UNF President David Szymanski and Mayor Milissa Holland pose after cutting a ribbon. They were joined by state Sen. Travis Hutson, DSC President Tom Lobasso and state Rep. Paul Renner.

“This is a huge

DSC system. DSC will also be investing $3.4 million in capital improvements in Palm Coast.

project, and it’s just the

WORKING TOGETHER

The word on the stakeholders’ lips was “collaboration.”

It took many players to finalize the deal that will eventually become the Medical Nexus, or MedNex. UNF had to be willing to extend its footprint from its Jacksonville campus. State Sen. Travis and Rep. Paul Renner had to advocate for the first round of state funding, which then had to avoid the vetoes of Gov. Ron DeSantis. DSC had to be available as the pipeline for students for MedNex, which will help DSC students further their education.

AdventHealth had to contribute its partnership to guide the direction of those MedNex graduates in to careers. Allete Energy had to help make the land available for the eventual facility.

And Mayor Milissa Holland and the city of Palm Coast had to be facilitators to keep them all on the same page. The city also voted to contribute $1.5 million in funding for the project.

NATIONAL HUB

Holland read a proclamation from the city, which stated: “The city of Palm Coast has strategically designated and planned for Palm Coast Town Center to become known nationally as a hub for medical technology, medical innovation and medical technology based economic activity.”

She stated that MedNex “is the nation’s first comprehensive, university-based medical and health care nexus.”

After Holland addressed the room full of socially distanced elected officials and stakeholder representatives at City Hall, praising their “collaborative effort,” Florida House Rep. Paul Renner returned the praise back to Holland.

“I would be remiss not to note how much she played a critical role, and the City Council, really staying on top of this, and all the minutiae,” Renner said. “This is really a testament to what happens when we collaborate to bring transformative improvement to our community.”

INVESTMENT IN EDUCATION

Renner went on to say that MedNex will play a role in improving

start.”

TRAVIS HUTSON, state senator

“This doesn’t just benefit Palm Coast. It’s good for the county, it’s good for the economy, it’s good for all of us.”

JON NETTS, City Council

quality of health care, lower costs and improving access.

“Training respiratory therapists, which is something we talked about before COVID hit, how prescient was that,” Renner said. “ … You’re going to see Flagler County and the surrounding area become a leader in health care.”

Renner said MedNex is also significant because it will give local students a way to further their education locally, making them also more likely to live here permanently. That is the ultimate return on a K-12 education system, Szymanski said in agreement.

Hutson credited Renner will pushing the project at the state level. He also praised Holland for getting everybody “together in the same sandbox. … This is a huge project, and it’s just the start.”

“I have never seen so many people with different interests … make this a priority,” Hutson said.

TOWN CENTER’S VISION

City Councilman Jon Netts, who has lived in Palm Coast since 1992 and was on the City Council when Town Center was first formed as a development of regional impact, saw the Oct. 6 ceremony as part of the fulfillment of the vision of Town Center.

“UNF, Daytona State, AdventHealth — they’re all working together,” Netts said. “That’s unusual in this day and age. Usually we want to compete. Collaboration is a good thing.”

Email editor@palmcoastobserver.com.

WHAT IS MEDNEXUS? UNF MedNexus is designed to be the nation’s first comprehensive, university-based medical and health care nexus, partnering with local medical centers and connecting health care providers with university students, faculty and researchers. UNF MedNexus represents a hub and spoke approach to health care education and outreach, with Palm Coast being the first educational connection or spoke.

Through publicprivate partnerships, UNF MedNexus will have its first courses offered in January 2021 and the first Nursing cohort to begin Fall 2021 in Palm Coast. UNF MedNexus partnership support includes a financial commitment from the city of Palm Coast, a new nursing simulation lab from AdventHealth, and the building of a teaching facility from Allete Energy, through Douglas Properties.

— Source: UNF

Flagler Schools has received 30.15 acres of land from Palm Coast Holdings in exchange for credits on school impact fees — the money the company would otherwise have to pay the school district when 150 nearby Palm Coast Holdings residential lots are sold to builders.

The 30.15 acres are on the west side of U.S. 1 about half a mile south of its intersection with Old Kings Road North, and would be appropriately sized for the construction of a new elementary school, district staff told School Board members during an Oct. 6 board workshop.

The land is adjacent to land owned by the county government.

Palm Coast Holdings has also agreed to manage the parcel’s stormwater drainage through an adjacent site owned by the company.

The elementary school that is closest to the 30.15 acre parcel is Belle Terre Elementary, about 4.5 miles southeast. If the 30.15-acre parcel becomes a school site, it would be the northernmost public school in Flagler County.

LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM

The Flagler County School District is making a list of possible requests to the Florida Legislature. Among the potential asks: that the state fully funding any new requirement it enacts for school districts, that it reinstate grant money for the training of school guardians under the guardian security program implemented after the Parkland shooting, and that it create a program that would allow districts to access some school funding earlier in the fiscal year than usual.

The school district compiles such a list every year as part of its official legislative platform, and a discussion about the planks of that platform during an Oct. 6 School Board workshop was still preliminary.

The School Board plans to pare the number of legislative requests down to five.

“I think five will at least have people’s attention,” Board member Colleen Conklin said.

School Board Attorney Kristy Gavin presented some options drawn from the Florida School Boards Association, and Board member Colleen Conklin proposed a few more.

Other proposals included full funding of school transportation, full funding to support students’ dual enrollment options and courses beyond the six-period day, and ensuring that private schools that receive public funds are held to the same standards as public schools.

Conklin and Gavin will work on the platform for consideration at a future board meeting.

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BY THE NUMBERS

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Acres the city will acquire from the county through annexation. The site, called Airport Commons, is near the county airport.

The landowner had requested annexation in order to access city utility services.

$20,000

City contract with playground equipment supplier Playmore for park and playground equipment in fiscal year 2021.

The money will be used to repair and replace old playground equipment.

$776,600

Planned fiscal year 2021 city spending on high calcium quicklime for the utility department.

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Insurance company challenges Palm Coast bid process

City wins national award after survey

Public Risk Insurance Advisors, which was not selected in the city’s bidding process for an insurance contract, is appealing the city’s decision. The city had decided to retain Preferred Governmental Insurance Trust even though PRIA had been ranked higher by city staff during the bidding process.

Addressing the City Council at its Oct. 6 meeting, Attorney Dennis Bayer, representing PRIA, said he appreciated City Council members’ commitment to retain an independent firm rather than using its usual firm, Garganese, Weiss D’Agresta & Salzman, P.A, as the city handles the bid challenge.

Bayer alleged that an attorney involved in the city’s end of the bid process had a conflict of interest because his firm represents the insurance company the city retained (PGIT).

The allegations of conflict of interest, Bayer said, are “serious allegations that we don’t take lightly.”

The City Council considered whether to hear the case itself or send it through a hearing officer who would make a recommendation to the

Palm Coast has won a national award based on its improvements in National Community Survey responses between 2017 and 2019, according to a city news release.

The Voice of the People Awards, presented by the International City & County Management Association and the Polco software company at the ICMA’s virtual conference in September, honor local governments based on residents’ feedback, according to the news release.

The city’s award reflects improvements on the “Foundations of Livability” section of the survey, which covers residents’ views on the general direction of the local government, according to the news release.

Increases in scores in the following areas were used in the judging process:  Services provided by Palm Coast  Customer service  Value of services for taxes paid  Overall quality of life  Overall image  Place to live  Neighborhood “Achieving this award speaks to the leadership and direction provided by City Council,” city administration coordinator Denise Bevan said, according to the news release. “Feedback from our residents is critical to gauging their satisfaction and concerns.”

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Councilman Nick Klufas said that as a non-expert, he was more comfortable sending the case to a hearing officer.

Councilman Jon Netts agreed.

But Bayer preferred that the city not use a hearing officer.

The city’s hearing officer process, he said, would allow for a longer timeline than routing the case straight to City Council for a decision — potentially so long that the city would pass the Nov. 30 date on which its current coverage would end.

And, Bayer added, a hearing officer could filter the way the case is ultimately presented to the council.

Netts asked if Bayer would be comfortable with the city contracting the time frame for the hearing, and Bayer said he would.

The council decided to retain a hearing officer, but also to shorten the time frame for the hearing process to ensure that it doesn’t leave the city without insurance coverage.

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Palm Coast’s second Aldi grocery store is under construction at 645 Palm Coast Parkway SW, in at the north end of the parking lot shared by Kohl’s. A construction manager on site said the building should be completed in February or March 2021, but no opening date has been scheduled.

The first Palm Coast Aldi opened at 5095 State Road 100 E. in July 2017.

When the Palm Coast Parkway store was permitted, the engineer also prepared a site plan for two parcels just to the west of Kohl’s, but there are no further plans yet, according to Palm Coast Chief Development Officer Jason DeLorenzo.

Aldi is being built at 645 Palm Coast Parkway SW, near Kohl’s.

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Applicants must meet city residency and income requirements. The money is available to both renters and homeowners, according to a city news release.

Applicants must have been city utility customers as of Jan. 21, 2020, must have experienced a loss of income due to COVID-19, and must be considered a low-income household based on size, as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The income limits are a maximum of $60,900 for a family of six, $56,700 for a family of five, $52,500 for a family of four, $47,250 for a family of three, $42,000 for a family of two or $36,750 for a family of one.

The money would provide a credit to the applicant’s city utility account equal to six months of bills, and would be used to pay utility bills over six months. The average award is anticipated to be $700.

The money is limited — there is $299,068 available, of which up to 15% may be used for administrative costs — and will be distributed on a first-ready, first-served basis.

The program is funded through the Community Development Block Grant Program as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).

To apply, go to www. palmcoastgov.com/UtilityAssistance. If you are unable to

submit the application online, call the city’s Customer Service line at 386-986-2360. If your utilities have already been shut off, call 386-986-2360 to make arrangements until your grant application is reviewed.

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ENDORSEMENTS

PALM COAST

Candidates who support business growth have our support

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We are proud to announce our candidate endorsements.

Over the years we have changed our approach. Some years we enlisted staff members to be a part of the process. Other years we have invited non staff members to be involved. This year we are taking another approach. The following endorsements for 2020 City of Palm Coast Council, Flagler County Commission, Flagler County Sheriff, Florida House of Representatives and Florida Senate are my personal views.

My views are the culmination of conversations with friends, associates, community leaders and other like minded citizens.

Last week we presented our Election Guide, in which we asked candidates standardized questions by each race. I, too, answered each question as to how much I disagree or agree, and then I matched up my answers to the candidates’ answers to see which candidates I align most with. It should be no surprise that, as a publisher of a newspaper, I support measures that will promote business growth. Greater business growth means more advertisers, as well as more jobs and lower taxes for you and your neighbors.

Here are my candidate endorsements.

PALM COAST MAYOR

LET TERS

I endorse Mayor Milissa Holland for re-election.

On Tuesday, Oct. 6, project MedNex went from concept to reality. University of North Florida President David M. Szymanski and Daytona State College President Tom Lobasso signed the official agreement for the creation and ongoing operation of MedNex in Town Center, Palm Coast. MedNex will be a catalyst

for institutional economic development opportunities in education and healthcare for Palm Coast. The project was the vision of Mayor Milissa Holland.

Because of her dedication, passion and fortitude, MedNex gained widespread support from local elected officials in the city and county, private enterprises and institutions from around our region and support at the state level led by Rep. Paul Renner and Sen. Travis Hutson. MedNEx represents the greatest business and job growth opportunity our community has seen since the ITT came to town in 1978.

CITY COUNCIL, SEAT 3

I support Nick Klufas for re-election.

Four years ago Klufas, an unknown at the time, entered and won the race for Palm Coast City Council. Throughout his term in office, we have seen positive changes in the City. Klufas has been instrumental in changing the way the city of Palm Coast does business for the better. He was instrumental in increasing cell capacity throughout the city.

He was instrumental in creating a new digital process for the building department. He has been a strong supporter of the Be Local Buy Local initiative to support local business. He has been supportive of diverse housing in Town Center and other high-densityappropriate areas in Palm Coast.

Klufas has been supportive of Sheriff Rick Staly resulting in a significant reduction in crime.

CITY COUNCIL, SEAT 1

I endorse Sims Jones for election.

In the early campaign Sims Jones talked about creating a Palm Coast police department.

But after he researched the costbenefit analyst, he changed his position. During a local political forum when asked about it, he admitted he was wrong about creating a new police department.

Yes, a candidate actually stood up and admitted he was wrong!

Sims Jones is a man of high integrity. We need Sims Jones to represent us on Palm Coast City Council Seat 1.

Ex-candidate Brady endorses Lowe for Palm Coast mayor; incumbent Holland responds Dear Editor: A political irony is occurring in Palm Coast: The Democratic Party has endorsed the current mayor, who is a registered Republican and had been a Democrat in her past.

The Republican Party cannot endorse a candidate because the mayor and another Republican candidate, Alan Lowe, are running for the same office.

As a lifelong Democrat, I am extremely disappointed to see the Democratic Party endorse Milissa Holland.

The reason the Democratic Party has endorsed the mayor is because they feel that Alan Lowe is a Trumpster. I have spoken to Alan Lowe on several occasions for extended periods, and he is going to vote for Donald Trump as all Republicans will do. And I will vote for Democratic candidates all down the ballot.

I think the issue here is not

CITY COUNCIL, SEAT 2

I endorse David Alfin for election.

Three of four candidates in this race are new to local politics. The fourth has previously failed as a candidate for mayor of Palm Coast and Flagler County commission. I opposed his position on community issues then and I oppose them now. No thank you, Dennis.

Of the three other candidates, David Alfin has proven his dedication to making our community better by serving as president of the Flagler Education Foundation, leadership role with the Chamber of Commerce, local and state real estate associations and owner-operator of several local businesses. He is an experienced entrepreneur. Of the three candidates, his positions on local business support, affordable (diverse) housing, economic development and community safety most align with my point of view.

COUNTY COMMISSION, DISTRICT 1

I endorse Andy Dance for election.

Andy Dance and I align on our position on the issues facing Flagler County. We agree that Jerry Cameron is doing a great job as county administrator and is building a better organization for our future. We agree that the county can be more effective in economic development. We agree that more diverse housing will help attract young professionals to our area and allow our aging population to downsize in safe and high-quality housing. We agree that developers are treated fairly. And we agree safety of our citizens is a priority. Andy Dance is a servant leader.

COUNTY COMMISSION, DISTRICT 5

I endorse my friend Donald O’Brien for re-election.

Doanld O’Brien and I are like minded in many ways, including trust in a free market, support of local business, creating more jobs, educating our workforce, landowners’ property rights, balance of quality of life and development, keeping taxes

what happens in Washington but what is happening in Palm Coast. In my discussions with Alan Lowe, he is remarkably close to all of the positions that I campaigned for when I ran for mayor.

Milissa Holland is for extensive residential development. She is for high-density housing. The more real estate developed, the worse off you and all the citizens of Palm Coast will be. This is because your real estate values will decrease due to the increased supply of available housing.

I have talked to my Republican friends, and they are voting for Alan because they do not favor the current mayor.

These people have told me that they do not know anything about Alan Lowe’s platform.

So, let me tell you what some of the issues that Alan and I agree on.

Our first area of agreement is responsible growth. We cannot increase residential housing beyond our capacity to handle water and sewerage needs.

Borrowing money to increase sewer capacity because of

low and fighting against crime in our community. Enough said.

I support Donald O’Brien for reelection.

FLAGLER COUNTY SHERIFF

I endorse Sheriff Rick Staly for reelection.

When comparing my position to the position of the two candidates in this race, I clearly am aligned with Sheriff Rick Staly.

The reduction of our crime rate speaks volume about Sheriff Staly’s effectiveness in law enforcement. His staff and leadership are diverse. If you think calling the jail the Green Roof Inn is demeaning to inmates, then don’t be an inmate! I confronted Sheriff Staly on his budget request claiming any increase was unnecessary but changed my mind when I learned that the investments in technology and personnel development must continue. Our community witnessed the effective deployment of community policing several weeks ago when our community demonstrated and protested against social injustice without any incident of violence.

Rick Staly is a top cop and should be re-elected as Flagler County Sheriff.

STATE HOUSE AND SENATE

I endorse District 24 Rep. Paul Renner and District 7 Sen. Travis Hutson for re-election.

My position on issues facing the state of Florida to that of Rep. Renner and Sen. Hutson are almost exactly the same. We agree that face masks should be an individual responsibility. We agree that the state did a remarkable job supporting the economy during this pandemic. Florida job growth is greater than most other states, and that is proof the state is doing a great job attracting more businesses. Both Renner and Hutson provided great leadership to increase access to health care throughout the state. Both Renner and Hutson were instrumental in acquiring state support and state funding for the creation of MedNex. Re-elect Rep. Paul Renner and Sen. Travis Hutson.

Email jwalsh@palmcoastobserver.com.

increased population is simply wrong.

Alan supports financial responsibility, which includes looking at our current almost $200 million debt and not adding to that debt.

And finally, Alan wishes to clean up the mess at City Hall.

Within the last two years, a dozen or more city officials were fired or forced to resign.

The reason behind this must be determined and fixed immediately.

Alan has adopted a slogan that I coined at the debate run by the News-Journal, and that slogan is “A new broom sweeps clean.”

As a side note, the current mayor did not attend that debate because she had something else to do. It also should be noted that she was given the opportunity to select another date and did not have the courtesy to contact the person organizing the debate.

It is for these reasons that I, as a Democrat, endorse a Republican, and that Republican is Alan Lowe. I ask my fellow Democrats to be more

concerned about Palm Coast and vote for Alan Lowe.

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Editor’s Note: Brady is a former candidate for Palm Coast mayor. Mayor Milissa Holland was offered a chance to respond, and here is what she submitted: “Here’s an old cliché, but one that’s true: ‘There is no Republican (or Democratic) way to fill a pothole.’ People of differing persuasions support me because of my proven record of representing that which is best for our community.

“No, Mr. Brady, I do not support ‘extensive residential growth.’ Property values remain high when a community applies development standards and invests in its infrastructure and prioritizes public safety as we have done over the last 20 years.

“Don’t be misled by Mr. Brady’s comments; the city of Palm Coast has no municipal debt. The debt is that of

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Schools implement federal rules on harassment investigations The Flagler County School District is implementing a set of controversial federal regulatory changes about how schools investigate alleged sexual misconduct.

The U.S. Department of Education under Betsy DeVos announced the changes in May, rolling back rules the Obama administration enacted to protect the rights of sexual harassment and sexual assault victims on college campuses under Title IX. Critics had said that the Obama administration’s regulations led schools to undermine due process for accused students, who faced opaque investigatory processes and were sometimes removed from classes or dorms before investigations were completed.

The recent regulatory overhaul also affects K-12 schools, Flagler County School Board Attorney Kristy Gavin told School Board members at an Oct. 6 workshop.

Gavin said the new regulations are designed to prevent students from being penalized on the basis of unsubstantiated allegations.

“You have to ensure that there’s going to be safety for the victim,” she said. “But, for example, if they are in classes together, it used to be that the alleged perpetrator was immediately removed from the class. That can’t be done anymore. That student has a right to continue to be in that class until there is an actual finding.”

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Board member Maria Barbosa was incredulous that the regulations would keep a victim and the person accused of traumatizing them in the same classroom.

“A lot of this stemmed from college, where you had false reports,” Gavin said. “And you had the college student who was automatically suspended. ... And then once they were kicked out of that school and they attempted to get into other schools, they could not ... without any proof that the incident happened.”

Under the new regulations, schools must complete their Title IX investigations in 10 days, and the individual who determines the penalty for the accused can not be the person who conducted the investigation. Appeals would go to the district rather than the school.

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BRIEFS Suspected drug dealer indicted for murder in overdose A Flagler County grand jury has indicted suspected drug dealer Jevante Hamilton, 25, on a charge of first-degree murder in connection with an August 2019 overdose death.

This is the second Flagler County prosecution under a 2017 Florida law allowing drug dealers to be charged with murder if their drug dealing leads to a death. The first such case led last month to a 30-year prison sentence for the dealer.

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office began investigating the death on the morning of Aug. 24, 2019.

A toxicology screening by the medical examiner determined that the 25-year-old victim had died of a fentanyl overdose, and deputies found fentanyl and drug paraphernalia at the scene, according to an FCSO news release.

Text messages on the victim’s phone that showed that Hamilton, a Daytona Beach resident, had sold the victim fentanyl, according to an arrest report.

The same day deputies responded to the victim’s death and found the phone, FCSO Major Case Unit Detective Agustin Rodriguez used the phone to pose as the decreased victim, sending Hamilton text messages asking for more drugs.

The detective set up a meeting with Hamilton off Hargrove Grade in Palm Coast, and deputies surrounded him when he arrived and arrested him for probation viola-

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Armed robbery suspect nabbed with Rapid ID technology A fugitive who was wanted in an armed robbery case was arrested on Oct. 2, with the help of Rapid ID technology.

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office’s conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Friday morning, Oct. 2, after it was determined that the driver was driving without a valid driver’s license. The driver, 19-year-old Zyniah ONeal, was aware that her driver’s license had been suspended. The passenger in the vehicle initially gave a false name to law enforcement but was later determined to be 21-year-old Jimari Baker.

ONeal and Baker were taken into custody.

FCSO’s Major Case Unit had obtained an arrest warrant on Sept. 24 for Jimari Baker for an armed robbery that took place on Oct. 24, 2019, in a residential neighborhood in the S-section of Palm Coast.

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When asked about the most popular items on the menu, Kirk said that they’ve sold a lot more wine. “I’m joking,” she said. “But more people are purchasing bottles of wine to pair along with their takeout orders, and that’s different for us.”

Their lavender tea, kale salad and avocado toast continue to be favorites. “Everyone has their own ‘comfort food’ item that they crave and want.”

Robin Humphrey, owner of Saltwater Crocs Grill echoed Kirk’s statements. “Our customers have always known us to be careful,” said Humphrey, “but knowing we have stricter preventative measures in place makes them feel safer to eat at our establishment.

Both Kirk and Humphrey credit their continued success to the support of the local community.

“As a small business owner,” said Humphrey, “I am so grateful to those who have extended their kindness and support to us. My heart melts to know that our community cares about us.”

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Hamilton was at the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility on those charges when the State Attorney’s Office determined there was enough evidence to present the murder charge to a grand jury.

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“We want to ensure customers feel confident that their health and safety are a top priority for business owners in Flagler County.”

For local restaurant owner, Haley Kirk, of Vessel Sandwich Co., keeping up with these preventative measures has resulted in an overwhelming positive response from customers.

“We still have customers who prefer to call in and pay for their order over the phone, and have us bring it out to their car,” says Kirk. “They’re high risk, and appreciate our willingness to cater to them.”

Vessel, like other local restaurants, has seen a large upswing in take-out business, but has made other adjustments over the past six months. “It’s not good, not bad, but definitely an adjustment.,” she said. “We’ve seen how extremely loyal our customers are during this time.”

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After Flagler County bought the former Sears building on Palm Coast Parkway in late 2018 for $1.125 million, county staff arrived and found rainwater streaming down its interior walls — stymieing plans to turn it into a Sheriff’s Office substation and prompting the county to threaten legal action against the parties involved in the sale.

The county is removing Parkside Realty agent Margaret Sheehan-Jones from future litigation, but will pursue sellers James and Adre’a McIntyre, as well as Universal Engineering Services, the engineering firm that inspected the structure, County Administrator Jerry Cameron said during an Oct. 5 County Commission meeting.

“Out of the three entities that were held accountable for the county receiving the building in substandard condition, Parkside Realty and the agent, Margaret Sheehan Jones, are the only ones to date that have made an effort to make the county whole on that transaction,” Cameron said. “The other two have not.”

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Sheehan-Jones had been the seller’s agent for both buildings.

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“This building was probably where many voting rights discussions happened in Flagler County.”

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Left: The church in 1916. Photo courtesy of Sisco Deen. Right: The church today.

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looking at the possibility of purchasing, renovating and moving the church since at least 2007, when Flagler County historian Sisco Deen proposed moving it and transforming it into a meeting space, said Ed Siarkowicz, the society’s president.

But when the Historical Society’s James Deen Fiske made a trip out to the church earlier this year and then mentioned Abbott’s connections to it, Medley said, that spurred a new effort alongside the AAUW, which conducts historical skits about voting rights in which Abbott features as one of the characters.

“When we realized that, we said, ‘Oh my gosh, we have to move the church,” Siarkowicz said. “This building was probably where

contractor to get more detail on what the process would involve.

They’re also seeking out more stories that could be told at the museum.

In addition to its original function as a Seventh-day Adventist church, the church served as a meeting place over the years for other congregations, including the First Baptist Church, the St. Thomas Episcopal Church and The Glorious Church in Jesus Christ.

The Historical Society has learned some stories of the church’s later years, but fewer from the original Seventh-day Adventist congregation, and would also like to learn more stories of local suffragists and voting rights activists.

“There’s a lot of other stories that are still to be told,” Medley said. “We have found [the names of] more than 50 black women who were qualified and ready to vote in Flagler County in 1920. ... We want to know what their stores are. These women went out to register, despite the fact that they were being threatened. ... Their stories need to be told.”

Anyone with photos or information about the church’s early days or about suffragists and voting rights activists in Flagler County is urged to contact Ed Siarkowicz at flaglercountyhistoricalsociety@ gmail.com.

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lagler County may soon get a new historical destination: Two organizations hope to bring a historic 1916 church back to its home in Bunnell from its current location in Espanola and repurpose it into a voting rights museum.

The 1916 Seventh-day Adventist Church was built on South Anderson Street in Bunnell and housed various congregations until at least the 1960s, when it was moved to Espanola. The Flagler County Historical Society and the American Association of University Women began working together to bring it back to Bunnell as a museum after discovering

an intriguing connection: Noted local suffragist Alice Scott Abbott had been the church’s music director.

After the church was first built, Abbott had been impressed enough by the structure — and the fact that a handful of families had raised the money for its construction by selling potatoes, corn, and watermelons, in her telling — to write a blurb about it in the November 1917 edition of The Bunnell Home Builder.

Abbott had called it “the church beautiful.” “[Abbott] was one of our first tourist writers, if you will,” said Kimble Medley, of the AAUW’s Flagler County branch. “She’s quite an amazing woman.”

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many voting rights discussions happened in Flagler County.”

Women were able to find their voices inside the church, Medley said.

“We know that there were quilting groups: These women would get together and make quilts,” Medley said. “This is where women were able to talk to each other about suffrage, about women’s rights.”

The proposed Florida Voting Rights Museum would be placed next to the Holden House Museum and would have some standing exhibits, plus rotating ones that would be brought in from other Florida counties. It would serve as a meeting place as well as a museum.

The Historical Society and AAUW earned the Flagler County Commission’s support to move the church during a Sept. 9 commission meeting.

“It’s the rotating exhibits that will really help draw people in,” Siarkowicz said. “We’re really looking forward to this building, this museum being an educational tool. ... Once the museum is established and open we, as two groups working together, plan on bringing school tours in and all of the things that go with history tourism and education.”

The Historical Society and the AAUW are raising money to move and renovate the church and are planning to meet with a historical

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LIBRARY TO HOST MOVIE NIGHT Join Flagler County for the first “Movie Under the Stars” showing at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, no rain date, in the west-side parking lot at the main library in Palm Coast.

“Fortunately, we are able to host the event outdoors.

Because of COVID-19 and social distancing, we are unable to offer this particular program indoors, as usual,” said Library Director Holly Albanese. “We will be showing one movie per month through the end of 2020.”

Licensing restrictions do not allow movie titles in advertising, but a description of the first movie is as follows: T’Challa, heir to the hidden but advanced kingdom of Wakanda, must step forward to lead his people into a new future and must confront a challenger from his country’s past.

Attendees should bring their own chairs, blankets, coolers and bug spray. Restrooms will be available to the public. The main library is located at 2500 Palm Coast Parkway. N.W.

PINK ON PARADE 5K, A VIRTUAL EVENT FOR BREAST CANCER The city of Palm Coast in partnership with AdventHealth is encouraging all residents to go pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Registration is open for the Pink on Parade 5K, previously known as Pink Army.

AdventHealth’s first virtual Pink on Parade 5K on Sunday, Oct. 11, celebrates the brave individuals in our community

battling breast cancer, survivors who have won their fight, and those who shine on through their loved ones. Fundraising efforts stay local and include, but are not limited to, early detection screenings, wellness and lifestyle resources, and survivorship education programs to support those impacted by breast cancer.

While there will not be a central in-person gathering location, participants are encouraged to run the route they feel most comfortable with. Palm Coast Parks and Recreation will have some suggested trail routes that have been measured for a 5K. Tune in to the live radio broadcast on Beach 92.7 at 7:30 a.m. for running inspiration and motivation.

“With fundraising efforts staying local, we know the direct benefit the Pink on Parade 5K has to our Palm Coast community,” said Mayor Milissa Holland. “This event is the perfect way to enjoy some of our beautiful trails while also supporting a worthwhile cause.”

Register for the Pink on Parade 5K online at www. pinkonparade.com. Visit www. palmcoastconnect.com/s/ parks-and-rec or call Palm Coast Parks & Recreation at 386-986-2323.

IRISH SOCIAL CLUB OF PALM COAST TO HOLD TWO EVENTS

On Oct. 14, the club will hold a diner with dancing and a show at the Elks Club, with entertainment by Capt. Kirk performing a Neil Diamond show. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m., and the theme will be “Let the good

times roll.” Theme colors will be black and gold, and men are required to wear sports jackets.

Women should wear dressy outfits. Cost is $23 for members and $28 for guests.

On Oct. 24. the club will hold a fall picnic at Hershel King Park. The event will begin at 11 a.m. and serving will start at 1 p.m. Members attend free, and guest tickets are $10. The menu will include burgers, hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans and coleslaw, along with water, soft drinks and beer.

GOVERNMENTS TO READ POLIO DAY PROCLAMATIONS

Local government boards around Flagler County will read proclamations for Rotary International World Polio Day. The Flagler County Commission and the Palm Coast City Council are expected to read the proclamation on Oct. 19, the city of Bunnell on Oct. 12 and the city of Flagler each on Oct. 22.

Rotary has contributed more than $2.1 billion to ending polio since 1985, according to a Rotary new release, and launched launched the Global Polio Eradication Initiative with partners in 1988, when there were 350,000 cases of polio in 125 countries every year.

Today, polio cases have been reduced by 99.9%, and just two countries continue to report cases of wild poliovirus: Afghanistan and Pakistan, according to the news release.

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FCSO LAUNCHES BUSINESS WATCH The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office unveiled a new Business Watch program in August.

Business Watch is similar to Neighborhood Watch, but for businesses.

Due to COVID-19, the program is initially held virtually on Zoom by industry partners.

The first industry partnering with FCSO’s Business Watch program is the hotel industry. In the future, Business Watch will include other business groups like retail and others.

Business Watch is a way to share crime prevention tips and best practices, especially those that are relevant to specific industries.

The support from FCSO can range from registering security cameras through our Silent Guardians program, participating in the ‘Lock It Up!’ campaign, conducting individual business security assessments, and offering simple adjustments to the facility or business procedures. Most of these suggestions can be implemented with little or no cost.

“Our Neighborhood Watch programs have been so successful that we’ve taken it to the next level with Business Watch,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “We have already had industry partners take our suggestions and share ideas with each other. We are constantly looking for best practices or creating our own to engage the community and our businesses. These initiatives have already had a positive impact on crime. Communities work best when we work together in guardianship policing,

and we are proud to be your trusted partners. With COVID-19 affecting all businesses, this is another way to keep Flagler County businesses safe.”

Any business that would like more information should email CommunityOutreach@flaglersheriff.com.

“Businesses have so many challenges today, we’re excited that our chamber partners can count on the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office to keep them safe,” said Palm Coast Area Chamber of Commerce CEO/ President Greg Blosé. “Evaluating best practices is always good for business. There is so much cooperation in our community at all levels, it’s comforting to know that our businesses have a great relationship with law enforcement.”

‘INSIDEOUT DAD’ PROGRAM TO HELP INMATES BECOME BETTER FATHERS According to the U.S. Census Bureau, one in three children live without their biological father in the home. Consequently, there is a “father factor” in many societal issues facing America today, including right here in Flagler County.

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Shakespeare spoof brings actors back to Palm Coast stage at CRT

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Editor’s Note: Trigger warning. The story below is an abridged version of a local mama’s experience. To learn how she responded and worked towards overcoming this horrific event, keep reading next week. To read the full story, head to palmcoastobserver. com/working-mamas Don’t go out alone at night, especially not down a dark alley. Check.

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I watched the warnings on Oprah, read the warnings in Cosmo. I followed the “How to Not Get Raped” Handbook to the letter.

And yet, 14 years ago, I was raped.

End of spring term, 2007. I was excited. My friends and I moved into a house together, ready to take on finals and have a great summer.

One weekend, we planned a quiet night. I invited over some friends, and a new one. Let’s call him Robert.

I met him at a frat party a few weeks before, and I asked around about him. A bunch of my friends knew him and all vouched for him. Prior to this weekend, we had texted back and forth and hung out once.

Honestly, it was a fun night. We all laughed, had a couple beers; Robert & I walked down the star-lit beach, holding hands. We made our way

back to the beach house and hung out a bit longer, chatting into night.

Before we knew it, it was 3 a.m.

When Robert went to leave, I offered to walk down to the park near our place where guests parked. Everything was fine.

We got to his car. He said, “I’ll just drive you back.” I weighed my options: walk in the dark by myself back to my house (big ‘no-no’ in the handbook) or take a quick ride with Robert. Easy decision.

And then everything was not fine.

“Get in the back,” he said. My body instantly froze up. Did I have time to run? Did he have a weapon? We were in a car - there were so many terrifying possibilities. No one was around. I laid still the entire time. I can still remember the way my head banged into the seat. When he was done, he gave me back my shorts, drove me to my house and left.

I called the Rape Crisis Hotline.

I was so confused. I followed the handbook; I did all the things I was supposed to do, but someone had sex with me without my consent. I needed clarification.

I’ll never forget when the lady on the other end of the line said “Honey, you were raped.” What? No, that couldn’t be. I remember screaming into the phone, “BUT I DID EVERYTHING RIGHT!”

Bring your mask and your funny bone, CRT says.

BRIAN MCMILLAN EXECUTIVE EDITOR

Shakespeare is back in Flagler County. Sort of.

After more than six months of empty stages, City Repertory Theatre began its 10th season last weekend with a comedy that gives audience members a survey of the Bard’s genius: “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged),” written in 1987 by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield.

John Sbordone, director and cofounder of CRT alongside Diane Ellertson, put the show on several years ago, and it was well received.

“It was just hilarious,” he recalled. “Everybody was falling all over themselves and loving it. ... It’s entirely a spoof, but of course the actors — and we have three really good ones — have to be able to speak the language in order to spoof it.”

Starring in the show are Beau Wade, Bruce Popielarksi and Bethany Stillion.

The decision to open the season with “Abridged” was made in March, when it became clear that venues would be shut down due to the pandemic.

“We were looking for something to start with that was lighthearted, fun and represented who we are,” Sbordone said.

The show will take place at the Palm Coast Arts Foundation stage in Town Center. Platforms were built over the steps, and the audience members (in masks) will be kept 6 feet apart from each other. Because the show involves audience participation, signs will be offered to those who want to be left alone; the signs will say, “Leave me alone.”

“It’s all part of the fun,” Sbordone said.

CRT has proven to be a success in Flagler County, with many

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shows selling out over the years.

The theater was conceived as a way to provide an edgier alternative to other local theater options.

Among the shows CRT has put on in recent years are Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” “Taming of the Shrew,” and “Romeo and Juliet,” along with shows like “Blood Knot,” by Athol Fugard; and, coming up in the 10th season, “Little Shop of Horrors” and Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible.”

CRT’s success is as much a credit to Ellertson, who choreographs the musicals and runs the books and box office, as to Sbordone.

“Diane is the bedrock of the theater,” Sbordone said. “Anything that’s happening, she’s got her hands on it and makes it happen. So even when times are tough Diane is there.”

TICKETS What: “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)” When: Oct. 9/10 at 6 p.m., Oct. 11 at 3 p.m.

Where: Palm Coast Arts Foundation stage at Town Center, 1500 Central Ave., Palm Coast Tickets: Visit http://crtpalmcoast.com/ or go straight to the event page at shorturl. at/adiyY.

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Carol Mini, urban forester for the city of Palm Coast, said the tulip tree, which can grow to be 100 feet tall, gets its name from its tulip-shaped leaves.

‘WE LOVE T BEING GREEN’

Palm Coast hosts drive-thru Arbor Day celebration BRIAN McMILLAN EXECUTIVE EDITOR

he city of Palm Coast loves its tree canopy, says the city’s urban forester, Carol Mini.

She and more than a dozen city staff members and other volunteers helped residents add to that tree canopy by distributing trees to celebrate Arbor Day on Oct. 3, at City Hall.

“We’re a Tree City USA, and Palm Coast residents love being green,” Mini said.

The drive-thru version of the event was a way to keep people connected to nature and also stay safe during the pandemic.

It was the 15th year the city has celebrated Arbor Day. Another aspect of the event is

paper shredding. A truck was on site to accept boxes of documents that residents wanted to shred in bulk. Mini said with a laugh that she had intended to bring her own papers to shred, but she was so busy with the event that she forgot — for the third year in a row.

Typically at the city’s Arbor Day celebration, butterflies are also distributed to kids, and they release the butterflies all at once.

This year, the insects were kept on ice to keep them calm in their wax bags, and they were given to kids to release at home.

“As you plant your trees, release butterflies and enjoy crafts at home,” Public Relations Associate Kimberly Norman wrote in a press release, “feel free

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Chris Parks shoved a defender before breaking out to the sideline for a first down.

Bulldogs overwhelm University to get second win of season Tyshawn Blount reels in a pass from Preston Roberts and takes it 25 yards. He also scored the Bulldogs’ first touchdown of the game from a 5-yard pass.

Flagler Palm Coast dominated the Titans 27-12 with big plays from their offense, defense and special teams.

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Offensive lineman Noah Mushtare makes a key block that leads to a Chris Parks first down.

Bulldogs’ defenders celebrate an incomplete pass after Isaiah Rivers knocked the ball out of the receiver’s hands.

hile the scoreboard seemed to suggest a closer battle, Flagler Palm Coast (2-1) comfortably beat the University Titans (2-1) 27-12 to secure their second win of the season, while handing the Titans their first loss on Friday, Oct. 2, at FPC High School.

The Bulldogs got offensive scores from Tyshawn Blount and Dakodah Wagner, but Jaylen Collins provided the biggest spark of the night with a 95-yard kick return to begin the second half. And the Bulldogs’ defense forced two turnovers, including a broken play on a University punt that created a scoring opportunity from the 1-yard line. Kicker Julian Del Castillo added two field goals and two extra points.

The Bulldogs will travel to play St. Augustine on Friday, Oct. 9, at St. Augustine High School.

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Dakodah Wagner scored his first touchdown of the season from a yard out right after FPC forced caused a turnover on University’s goal line.

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Animal Control, Facebook page collaborate to rescue dog Journey, a female hound/terrier mix, had been roaming Palm Coast for weeks.

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Some say the best animals in life are rescues. Here’s the story of “Journey,” a female hound/terrier mix who had recently been spotted roaming Palm Coast for weeks.

After observing her boney structure and limp, neighbors in the L- and B- Sections turned to the city of Palm Coast’s animal control officers and the Facebook page “Lost and Found Pets of Palm Coast & Flagler County” determined to help capture and heal the dog.

“We’re always hopeful to quickly contain a lost dog to save it from more harmful conditions, find its owner or foster it for possible adoption,” said Heather Priestap, one of the city’s Animal Control officers.

Priestap and a partner city Animal Control officer, Shelley Burton, search to help find rescue animals nearly every single day.

Burton conveys how much our dogs and cats need love, and her job is not to simply go out to “catch” abandoned animals.

“We recover them to care for them with a human touch,” she expressed.

Palm Coast resident Caroline Johnson and her Lost and Found Pets of Palm Coast & Flagler County Facebook page has evolved into a bonus teammate in

Heather Priestap and Shelley Burton with Journey.

this rescue mission.

When she’s contacted about a stray, Johnson solicits help from Priestap and Burton to augment her own search. She also posts photos and flyers around the community to amplify her quest.

Together, Palm Coast’s Animal Control Division and the Facebook page work to not only save an animal, but also try to educate pet owners on how to emotionally and financially care for their dog or cat.

They remind people to remember the reasons they originally chose to love their pet and to understand there are options for

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any medical conditions that may arise.

“Bottom line, when people understand our team is simply a kindhearted lifeline to help them, they’re more than willing to report a stray or missing animal,” Johnson said. “It’s great to have the cooperation of this community, alongside Palm Coast’s Animal Control, to be concerned as much as I am.”

And what finally happened to Journey? After she swam through freshwater canals and crossed some busy roads, the team was able to surround her in a residential yard.

They drove her to the Flagler Animal Hospital where she was treated for digestion issues, malnutrition and wounded foot pads.

The staff at the animal hospital took special care of her and named her “Journey” because of the traveling she endured.

She recuperated at a local Sophie’s Circle Rescue foster care home, while preparing for adoption.

Animal Control can be contacted at 386-986-2520.

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Top Flagler County transaction: nearly $3 million WAYNE GRANT REAL ESTATE EDITOR

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house in Hammock Dunes was the top real estate transaction for the week of Aug. 27 to Sept. 2 in Flagler County in the Multiple Listing Service. Dean and Donna Trindle, individually and as trustees, sold 510 Granada Drive to Mark Trudeau and Elizabeth Rodriguez, as trustees, for $2,999,000. Built in 2003, the house is a 6/7 with two half-baths and has a swimming pool, elevator, dune walk and 7,502 square feet.

Following is a partial list of other transactions for the week.

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has 2,824 square feet. It sold in 2018 for $300,000.

Christopher Floyd, of Bradenton, sold 19 Avenue de la Mer, Unit 906, to Jeannie and Mark Herbert, of Palm Coast, for $850,000. Built in 2005, the condo is a 4/3.5 and has 3,283 square feet. It sold in 2005 for $1,150,000.

Mark Evalenko, of Brooklyn, sold 4600 Moody Blvd. E., Unit 15B, to All in 2019 LLC, of Palm Coast, for $110,000. Built in 2005, the condo is a 2/2 and has 1,035 square feet. It sold in 2019 for $95,000.

Grand Reserve and Golf Club D.R. Horton Inc. Jacksonville, of St. Johns, sold 21 Birdie Way to George and Victoria Brown, of Bunnell, for $261,990. Built in 2019, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,799 square feet.

Hammock Dunes Connie Ritchie, of Palm Coast, sold 131 Island Estates Parkway to Gordon and Anne Mackenzie, of Palm Coast, for $1.2 million.

Built in 2008, the house is a 4/4.5 and has a fireplace, swimming pool, boat dock, boat house and 4,489 square feet. It sold in 2015 for $1,125,000.

Julie Ray, of Frisco, Texas, sold 9 San Marco Court to Arkady and Larissa Dokshutsky, of Palm Coast, for $640,000.

Built in 1992, the house is a 5/3.5 and has a fireplace, swimming pool and 3,372 square feet. It sold in 2015 for $505,000.

Pine Grove John Senato Sr., of Palm Coast, sold 25 Porcupine Drive to Brandon and Julia Balbirer, of Palm Coast, for $217,000. Built in 2005, the house is a 4/2 and has 1,867 square feet. It sold in 2008 for $119,000.

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The top real estate transaction is directly on the beach and features a pool and 7,502 square feet.

Indian Trails Seagate Homes LLC, of Palm Coast, sold 15 Burton Place to Nina and Roberto Fuentes, of Columbus, Indiana, for $226,100. Built in 2020, the house is a 3/2 and has 2,208 square feet.

Lehigh Woods Ricardo and Marga DeFreitas, of Palm Coast, sold 9 San Marco Court to Thomas and Jacqueline Lain, of Palm Coast, for $205,000. Built in 2005, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,812 square feet. It sold in 2005 for $182,600.

Matanzas Woods Holiday Builders Inc., of Melbourne, sold 18 Louisiana Drive to Douglas Kastel and Jeffrey Kastel, of Palm Coast, for $195,990. Built in 2020, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,552 square feet.

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13 Tuna type 14 Plucky person?

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Ocean Hammock Frank and Patrice Courts, of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, sold 550 Cinnamon Beach Lane to Kristen and Joseph George, of Cumming, Georgia, for $750,000. Built in 2012, the house is a 4/3.5 and has a swimming pool and 3,297 square feet.

Helga and Gordon Lupien, individually and as trustees, sold 33 Cinnamon Beach Way to Phillip and Debra Anninos, as trustees, for $630,000. Built in 2006, the house is a 4/3.5 and has a fireplace, swimming pool, elevator and 2,789 square feet.

It sold in 2016 for $460,000.

Palm Harbor Randall and Kristin Spradlin, of Palm Coast, sold 17 Clinton Court S. to Shelly Lewis, of Palm Coast, for $319,000. Built in 1982, the house is a 5/3 and

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Pine Lakes Esther Cassino, of Palm Coast, sold 9 Westcedar Lane to Fernando and Diana Maisonave, of Palm Coast, for $249,900.

Built in 1999, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,980 square feet. It sold in 2017 for $235,000.

Plantation Bay Susan Sabin, of DeLand, sold 703 Woodbridge Court to Richard and Pamela Young, of Ormond Beach, for $575,000.

Built in 2016, the house is a 3/2 and has a swimming pool and 2,436 square feet. It sold in 2016 for $520,000.

Toscana Applied Building Development of Orlando P.C. Inc., of Davenport, sold 20 New Leatherwood Drive to Robert and Kathleen Coates, of Palm Coast, for $410,000. Built in 2019, the house is a 4/3 and has 2,274 square feet.

Toby Tobin, of gotoby.com, contributed to this report.

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STORAGE SHEDS Assemble, Paint, Custom Build, Disassemble, Cart Away.

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STORM DAMAGE/ WATER DAMAGE All Types of Repairs.

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STUCCO Repairs.

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TILE Floors, Walls, Fireplaces, Pool Decks, Porches, Interior, Exterior and More.

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WALLPAPER Removal.

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WAINSCOTTING/PANELING/SHIPLAP Walls, Ceiling Installed, Removed.

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WOOD ROT Full-Service.

CHERRYWOOD DINING table, 4 chairs with wheels and leaf $200 OBO 386-236-9733.

DECORATIVE PHOTO picture frames with glass, like new, black, antique white $3 305-216-8533.

FREE ELDERLY dog to loving home, jack russell mix, owner cannot care for him 386-313-5681.

HUNTING-TREE-STAND $45 203-560-6066.

LAMINATED WOOD carving blocks, various sizes, $12 and up, approx. 3 & 4” thick 386-225-6089.

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PET CAGE, metal, 42”l x 27”w x 30”h $50 OBO Call Bob 386-237-5164.

PORTABLE ROOM A/C, Lowes IDYLIS 10,000 BTU, good condition $75. 941-545-0493.

Local Ads at Your Fingertips

DOORS Interior, Exterior, All Types Installed, Replaced, Repair, Paint, Stain, Door Knobs, Locks, Doggie Doors.

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DRIVEWAY Power Wash, Paint, Stain.

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DRYWALL Install, Repair, Remove, Walls, Ceiling, Spackle, Tape, Texture, Water Damage Repairs, Paint.

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DRYER VENT CLEANING AVOID FIRES!

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FASCIA BOARD Install, Remove, Replace, Power Wash, Paint.

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FLOORING Tile, Laminate, Wood, Linoleum, Vinyl Planking

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FENCE Power Wash, Painting, Staining, Repairs, Install, Replace

TARGUS TSB 212 Laptop Backpack. New, tags, 12 compartments, warranty, $65. (386) 316-9990.

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GARAGE Flooring Paint, Epoxy Finish, Power wash, Garage Shelves, Wall Painting, & More.

TROPICAL LAMPS (2) Perfect for LR or BR. 33”x18”. Text me for pics. $75 (678) 770-7639.

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GUTTERS Clean out, Power Wash, Paint.

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HAND RAIL Install & Repair all Types, Paint, Stain.

classifieds.palmcoastobserver.com SINGER TREADLE sewing machine, good condition $198.88 386-847-4032.

WOODEN TWIN bed-bookcase, headboard, 3 drawer storage w/mattress $150 386-447-4008.

Antiques/Collectibles

CASH FOR old sport cards! Buying all old vintage sports cards cash!!! Baseball, football, basketball, hockey!

They may have thousands of dollars sitting in a box somewhere on your house!!

Contact me $1,000 (305) 434-2036

Autos For Sale

2003 TOYOTA Tacoma Good running condition, tires, ac, one owner $5,400 (386) 793-7913.

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HURRICANE SHUTTERS Install & Remove, Cut, Install & Remove Plywood Over Windows.

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KITCHEN Full or Partial Remodel, Tile Backspash, Cabinets, Disposal Replacement, Painting, Flooring- Tile, Laminate, Wood, Vinyl Planking, Linoleum, Fixtures.

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LANDSCAPING Yard Clean up, Rock, Mulching, Bush Trimming, Planting, Installing , Replacing, Scalloped Edging, Ties, Rubber Edging, & More.

2017 DODGE Grand Caravan 10” lowered floor, ramp & tie downs $32,995 727-492-1630.

Garage/Moving/Estate Sales

ESTATE SALE, 6 Richelieu Lane, 10/9, 10/10 & 10/11, 9am-1pm, power tools, hand tools, electrical fluke meters, furniture, guitars, microphones, foot pedals, recording equipment, electronics, JBL speakers, household goods and grow lamps.

Announcements

500 E Court St, Bunnell FL 32110 Storage content sale. In accordance with Florida's Lien Code, the following self-storage unit will be sold at Auction Anthony Debolt- 500 E Court st unit 8B and unit 3F, Bunnell FL 32110. The self-storage units generally contain tools, windows, construction materials. 3 Dot Realty Management reserves the right to withdraw a self-storage unit from the auction at any time. Sale will take place on site on Oct, 22nd 9:00 AM-10:00 AM. Announcing the Retirement of BARRY S. POLINER, M.D. October 30, 2020 Medical records will remain available at: 33 Old Kings Rd. N. Ste 3 Palm Coast, FL 32137

386-445-1100

FOR FAILURE to pay rent, the following property will be auctioned ONLINE AT WWW.STORAGETREASURES.COM by competitive bidding to satisfy the owner’s lien. Bidding shall end on OCTOBER 21, 2020 @ 1:00PM. The winning bidder shall consummate the sale and the property will be sold at Snapbox Bunnell, 2303 N. State Street, Bunnell, FL 32110. Cash only, unit/items sold AS-IS: Personal Property.

Jermaine Simmons - #A034, Kowanda LaShawn Davidson - #070, Christopher Turner - #A146, Rita Aldridge - #B013, Jennifer Mcaloon - #C054.

This week’s Crossword answers

Servicing Flagler and Volusia Counties for 17 years State License CRC1329768/CCC1329185 | Fully Insured

Office Manager Debbie

386-447-7633

email: Mrjeffhandyman2therescue@gmail.com HANDYMAN SERVICES FULL SERVICE Mail Boxes, Curtian online: Handyman2therescuellc.com Rods, Mirrors, Pictures, Smoke Alarm Batteries, Furniture Assembling, T.V. Brackets.

All workmanship is always fully Guaranteed!

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Things To Do

HUCKLEBERRY FARMS October Events!

Every Friday (9:30) - Out School $8, Sat 10/17 (9:45) - Farm Yoga $10 to $25, Sat 10/24 (10 to 2) - Outdoor Bazaar $5, www.facebook.com/huckleberryfarmsfl

Help Wanted

THE DUNES Community Development District located in Flagler County is seeking qualified applicants for a part time toll collector to work at the District’s toll bridge facility. Applicant must be able to work in a confined area for long periods of time.

Must possess ability to communicate effectively and deal tactfully with the public. Record keeping and cashiering/collection experience preferred.

Ability to work with computers for the toll monitoring system. Part time Toll Collectors are required to be available for work on holidays, all shifts and to replace full time employees as required. Must have high school diploma/GED. A valid Florida driver’s license is required.

Starting pay is $11.00/hour. Preferred method to receive applications is by email to: employment@dunescdd.org Also by fax: 386 445-9043 Or by mail to: Assistant Bridge Manager, Dunes CDD, 5000 Palm Coast Pkwy SE, Palm Coast, FL 32137

Items Up to $200 Sell for Free!

classifieds.palmcoastobserver.com

Positions Wanted

SEMI-RETIRED BUSINESS professional/office manager seeking a part-time position with flexible hours. I have a wealth of experience and skills! Resume provided upon request. Text or leave a message 904-210-8877.

2020

NOW OFFERING GARBAGE HAULING & DUMPSTER RENTAL!

Commercial Property For Rent

BUNNELL FLORIDA Warehouse/Office For Rent, South Side Storage Business Park, 800SF, Rent $450 +Tax+$40 For Water/Sewer/Trash $450 (386) 437-4616.

Cleaning

ELIZABETH JONES CLEANING SERVICES SINCE 2003

Condos/Apts. For Rent

KINGS COLONY, 2 bed, 2 bath, beautiful lake view $1200/month. Call Mike Smith, Realtor 386-5038104.

Homes For Sale

TOWNHOUSE, 73 Kings Colony Court, 2 bed, 2 bath,1,150 sq. ft. $139,900 386-986-9266.

Adult Care Services

SENIORS

Private room available, private pay in Palm Coast, Florida 386-868-8594 TIRED OF COMING HOME TO A MESSY HOUSE? NEED YOUR ROOMS/CLOSETS ORGANIZED? I WILL MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER SO YOU CAN ENJOY YOUR DAY! Small to Large - ANY Detailed Job is Available!

Now Offering Room & Area Rug Carpet Cleaning!

EOE/DFWP

This week’s Sudoku answers

©2020 NEA, Inc.

341841

CEILING FAN Hunter-White 42" Flush Mount Ceiling Fan. New in Box. $45 (386) 225-9514.

LV9729

INFO & RATES: 386-447-9723 • Fax: 386-447-9963 • EMAIL: pcoclassifieds@palmcoastobserver.com • ONLINE: classifieds.palmcoastobserver.com HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm • DEADLINES: Classifieds - Monday at Noon • Service Directory - Friday at 3pm • PAYMENT: Cash, Check or Credit Card

Free Estimates All Supplies Furnished 10% OFF 1st Cleaning Residential/Commercial Licensed References available

Call: 386-569-6151

Carpet/Tile

ELIZABETH JONES Cleaning Service now offering room and area rug carpet cleaning. 386-569-6151.

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

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CONCRETE

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386-986-7675 Lic/Insured

INSURANCE

CALL for a Quote CALL & forAsk a About Quote Money & Ask Saving About Money Discounts!

Saving Discounts!

PAVERSTRAVERTINEANDMORE.COM

In home appliance service & repair Palm Coast/Flagler County Prompt and Dependable

LV9731

BUSINESS DIRECTORY Auto • HomeInsurance • Condo • Motorcycle • Flood • Renters All Counties Agency All Counties Insurance Agency RV • Boat • Commercial Auto • Property & Traffic School 99 OldSchool Kings Rd. S.100 Suite 3 & Traffic Winn-Dixie Shopping Plaza - Route

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Phone 386-439-9254 www.aciaonline.com Phone 386-439-9254

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NEW CONCRETE OR CONCRETE REPAIR

CERTIFIED COLLISION REPAIR SHOP 410 N. Railroad Ave, Bunnell, FL 32110

Medicare Plan Options

Helping You Select the Medicare Plan That is Right For You!

Quality Work at Affordable Prices S & D Construction and Maintenance, Inc.

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386-437-0041

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Concrete • Pavers • Travertine Fire Pits • and More

HMO • PPO • SUPPLEMENTS PART D • DENTAL

386 - 446 -1655

Deanna Kershner

OR OST NO C ATION Independent Licensed Agent OBLIG sdcminc@gmail.com O.K. WITH CORRECTIONS BY:________________ 5054 N. Ocean Shore Blvd. Palm Coast PROOF O.K. BY:___________________________ PROOF O.K. BY:___________________________ O.K. WITH CORRECTIONS BY:________________ Deanna.Kershner@yahoo.com PLEASE READ CAREFULLY • SUBMIT CORRECTIONS ONLINE

DOORS

Voted Best Around 5 Years in a Row

No Appointment Necessary

386.931.3414

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343167

BARBER

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY • SUBMIT CORRECTIONS ONLINE

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ALL PF701 COUNTIES INSURANCE A SALES PERSON: Serving Palm Coast for over 20ADVERTISER: years SALES PERSON: PF701

Mon.-Fri. 8-5 • Saturday 9-1

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17 Old Kings Road North Palm Coast, FL 32137

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PUBLICATION: SPEC

386.446.1566

Owner Dominic DiGirolamo

3336409 4256

LICENSE # FC11803 / # GAR13041803

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BLINDS/WINDOW TREATMENTS of Palm Coast

386-446-1191

WE CHOMP HIGH PRICES!

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LICENSED AND FULLY INSURED

CREATIVE TOUCH —CONCRETE—

HEALTH Jody Watkins www.jsalawncare.com info@jsalawncare.com 386-270-5155 Palm Coast, FL 32164

ALLEN

(386) 793-6919

343326

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CONTRACTOR & REPAIR SPECIALIST • • • • • OVER 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE • • • • • DRIVEWAYS STAINING POOL DECKS OVERLAYING PATIO STAMPING FIRE PITS ACID STAINING OUTDOOR KITCHENS TEXTURING COUNTERTOPS PAINTING AND MORE!

Palm Coast

343215

OVER 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Lawn Care 217-622-2667

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©2019 Budget Blinds, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Budget Blinds is a trademark of Budget Blinds, LLC and a Home Franchise Concepts Brand. Each franchise independently owned and operated.

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www.myuhcagent.com/ken.difiore

LAWN CARE

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We’re your local, neighborhood experts, and when we say we have style and service for every budget, we really mean it. Call North America’s #1 provider of custom window coverings and get the style and personalized service you deserve!

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PLUMBING

Roof Leaking?

“Specialist In Hard to Find Leaks”

Houses · Driveways · Pool Enclosures Siding · Concrete Licensed/Insured & Reliable

Shingle | Tile | Metal | Flat | Re-Roof Structural Repair | Skylights

Call Rick

386.677.9265

386-585-5160 REMODELING/HOME IMPROVEMENT

EZ Roofing Inc. Of Flagler County

For All Your Plumbing Needs

Serving Flagler County for over 30 years

439-3191 Any Job, Big and Small We do them all 386-445-3305

Insurance Inspections Available Reliable Prompt Service LIC#CCC1331086

RETAIL

2 Generations Family Owned & Operated

info@sckroofing.com • SCKRoofing.com RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL ROOFING

Four Seasons Pools LLC

Locally Owned and Operated 20+ years

One Month Free Pool Service

ROOFING

(Upon becoming a monthly customer)

Prices Starting as low as $90 per month

A1

Please view Testimonial Videos on Website www.PoolServiceSpecialists.com | Pool Contractor License #CPC1457288

DEAD ON TARGET

• State Certified Roofing & State Certified General Contracting.

• Pres. Brian Mullen building locally in Flagler County since 1976 O.K. WITH CORRECTIONS • Licensed, Bonded & Insured

LV10372

The Observer Business Directory PLEASE READ CAREFULLY • SUBMIT CORRECTIONS ONLINE CALL BRIAN 386-385-8504 Call 447-9723 to reserve your space fivestar386@gmail.com • www.fivestarroofingSVC.com

PF-0000987082-01 (100%)

CGC049971, CCC330417, CPC048249

ADVERTISER: KASTLE KEEPERS

PROOF CREATED AT: 3/26/2020 4:30:29 PM

SALES PERSON: PF705

NEXT RUN DATE: 04/01/20

SIZE: 2X1.9

PROOF DUE: 03/31/20 07:59:55

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• Roof Replacement and Insurance Experts • Estimates and Inspections • High Wind shingles / All types BY:___________________________ of roofing

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Proper pruning and removal of trees Safely working over houses is our specialty

"Quality You Can Count On"

PROOF O.K.

TREES

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386-503-7731

712 South Oceanshore Blvd.

Flagler Beach, Florida 32136

343174

386.931.4614

POOLS

341813

LICENSED & INSURED

341481

Licensed • Insured Master Plumber CFC1426001

TOILET REPAIRS SCREENS DRYER VENT CLEANING REPAIR CLOGGED DRAIN

Licensed & Insured

386-

Fast, Reliable Service

846-4580

PRESSURE CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING CEILING FANS LIGHT & SINK FIXTURES PF-0000987082-01

• New Roofs • Replacements • Repairs • FREE Estimates • FREE Roof Inspections & Minor Repairs

342565

TERRY’S PLUMBING

386-328-5359

Residential Roofing Specialist

THE TO DO LIST EXPERT

(386)

CBC ROOFING COMPANY Building Customers For Life!

KASTLE K EEPERS HANDYMAN SERVICES 342564

State Licensed | Insured CCC1328252 | CBC1254280

343170

386-445-6198 Serving Flagler County Since 1987

Rick's Power Washing

27 years experience Rick Crouse, owner

Licensed and Insured BY:________________________

Arborist Office: 386-264-6281 Cell: 904-669-7743

Place Your Ad Online 24/7 classifieds.palmcoastobserver.com

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341483

We seal cracks & holes

341480

WE PAINT HOUSES, POOL DECKS, DRIVEWAYS & DOCKS

ROOFING

342567

Titanium Painters

Visa/MC/Amex/Discover

POWER WASHING

343169

PAINTING

LV9731

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2020 EcoSport Starting at $19,995 $266 per month *

2020 Edge Starting at $31,100 $327 per month*

2020 Escape Starting at $24,885 $307 per month*

2020 Expedition Starting at $52,810 $531 per month*

2020 Explorer Starting at $32,765 $355 per month*

SHOP OUR INVENTORY OF PRE-OWNED VEHICLES

2019 Ford Escape S WE SERVICE ALL $16,900 $17,900 MAKES AND MODELS

2019 Ford Fiesta SE

2018 Ford Fusion SE

$13,900

2017 Ford Fusion SE

2019 Ford EcoSport Titanium

$17,900

$18,900

THERE’S NO BETTER PLACE TO GET YOUR VEHICLE SERVICED THAN YOUR HOMETOWN DEALER!

5,000 MILE

$6,900

2015 Chevrolet Equinox AWD LT 2015 Jeep Compass Sport

2019 Nissan Versa SV

2017 Kia Forte S

$13,900

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• Oil Change (up to 5 quarts) • Rotate and Balance Tires • Multi-Point Inspection

COUPON NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFER. MUST PRESENT COUPON AT PLUS TAX AND ENVIRONMENTAL FEES. UP TO 5 QUARTS OF SYNTHETIC BLEND TIME OF PURCHASE. LIMIT ONE COUPON PER PERSON. COUPON DOES NOT OIL AND OIL FILTER. TAXES, DIESEL VEHICLE AND DISPOSAL FEES EXTRA. HYBRID APPLY TO PRIOR PURCHASES. NOT VALID ON ALLTHERE’S MAKES AND MODELS. NO BETTER PLACE GET YOUR VEHICLE SERVICED DEALER! BATTERY TO TEST EXCLUDED. SEE SERVICE ADVISOR FOR EXCLUSIONS ANDTHAN DETAILS. YOUR HOMETOWN PLUS TAX AND ENVIRONMENTAL FEES. MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH SUBJECT TO INSPECTION. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. VALID ONLY AT PALM OFFER EXPIRES 10/31/20 OTHER OFFERS OR COUPONS. SEE SERVICE ADVISOR FOR EXCLUSIONS COAST FORD. OFFER EXPIRES 10/31/20 AND DETAILS.OFFER EXPIRES 10/31/20

$13,900

IN TOWN

CALL FOR CURRENT SPECIALS COUPON NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFER. MUST PRESENT COUPON AT TIME OF PURCHASE. LIMIT ONE COUPON PER PERSON. COUPON DOES NOT APPLY TO PRIOR PURCHASES. NOT VALID ON ALL MAKES AND MODELS. SUBJECT TO INSPECTION. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. VALID ONLY AT PALM COAST FORD. OFFER EXPIRES 10/31/20

THERE’S NO BETTER PLACE TO GET YOUR VEHICLE SERVICED THAN YOUR HOMETOWN DEALER!

VARIABLE DISCOUNT WE’VE GOTDISCOUNT THE BEST VARIABLE WE’ V E GOT THE BEST SEMI-SYNTHETIC SERVICE $10.00 OFF 5,000 MILE 1150 COUPON PALM COASTTIRE PARKWAY PRICES OIL CHANGE BASIC SERVICE SERVICE COUPON PALM COAST, FL 32137 COOLING $10.00 OFF IN TOWN $ .95 SERVICE BASIC .95 SYSTEM SERVICE 59 COOLING 000-000-0000^ $

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$50 - $99 ..................Save $5 CALL FOR CURRENT SPECIALS $100 - $199 ..............Save $10 COUPON NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFER. MUST PRESENT COUPON AT COUPON NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFER. MUST PRESENT COUPON AT $200 $299 ..............Save TIME OF PURCHASE. LIMIT ONE COUPON PER PERSON. COUPON DOES$15 NOT TIME OF PURCHASE. LIMIT ONE COUPON PER PERSON. COUPON DOES NOT APPLY TO PRIOR PURCHASES. NOT VALID ON ALL MAKES AND MODELS. APPLY TO PRIOR PURCHASES. NOT VALID ON ALL MAKES AND MODELS. SUBJECT TO-INSPECTION. WHERE PROHIBITED. VALID ONLY AT PALM Spend $300 $399VOID..............Save $25 BATTERY TEST EXCLUDED. SEE SERVICE• ADVISOR FOR EXCLUSIONS AND DETAILS. Tires PLUS TAX AND ENVIRONMENTAL FEES. MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH Rotate and Balance SUBJECT TO INSPECTION. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. VALID ONLY AT PALM COAST FORD. OFFER EXPIRES 10/31/20 OFFER EXPIRES 10/31/20 OTHER OFFERS OR COUPONS. SEE SERVICE ADVISOR FOR EXCLUSIONS COAST FORD. OFFER EXPIRES 10/31/20 Spend $400 - $499 ..............Save $45 AND DETAILS.OFFER EXPIRES 10/31/20 • Multi-Point Inspection Spend $500 - $699 ..............Save $65 COUPON NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFER. MUST PRESENT COUPON AT PLUS TAX AND ENVIRONMENTAL FEES. UP TO 5 QUARTS OF SYNTHETIC BLEND TIME OF PURCHASE. LIMIT ONE COUPON PER PERSON. COUPON DOES NOT Spend $700 - $999 ..............Save $85 OIL AND OIL FILTER. TAXES, DIESEL VEHICLE AND DISPOSAL FEES EXTRA. HYBRID SEMI-SYNTHETIC APPLY TO PRIOR PURCHASES. NOT VALID ON ALL MAKES AND MODELS.

SYSTEM SERVICE

331069-1

$12,900 $10.00 OFF $11,900 BASIC SERVICE COOLING WE SERVICE $ALL .95 WE SERVICE ALL SYSTEM MAKES SERVICE 59 MAKES AND MODELS AND MODELS

2007 Chevrolet Colorado Ext. Cab LS

VARIABLE DISCOUNT WE’VE GOT THE BEST SERVICE COUPON TIRE PRICES

59

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$ WWW.PALMCOASTFORD.COM .95

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CALL FOR CURRENT SPECIALS

SERVICE HOURS: MON-FRI: 7 AM- 6 PM • SAT: 7 AM - 4 PM • SUN: CLOSED 1150 PALM COAST PARKWAY

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OIL CHANGE

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.95

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PALM COAST, FL 32137

UP TO 5 QUARTS OF SEMI-SYNTHETIC OIL. ONE COUPON PER CUSTOMER, PER HOUSEHOLD. NOT VALID ON ALL MAKES AND MODELS SUBJECT TO INSPECTION. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. VALID ONLY AT PALM COAST FORD. PLUS TAX AND ENVIRONMENTAL FEES. OFFER EXPIRES 10/31/20

SERVICE HOURS: MON-FRI: 7 AM- 6 PM • SAT: 7 AM - 4 PM • SUN: CLOSED ^BY CALLING THE NUMBER ON THIS MAILER, YOU ARE ENROLLING IN AN SMS/MMS DELIVERY PROGRAM AND YOU CERTIFY THAT YOU ARE AUTHORIZED: (A) TO ENROLL IN THE DESIGNATED MOBILE PHONE NUMBER IN THE SMS/MMS PROGRAM, AND (B) TO INCUR ANY MOBILE MESSAGE OR DATA CHARGES THAT MAY BE INCURRED BY PARTICIPATING IN THE SMS/MMS PROGRAM. YOU CAN CANCEL THIS MMS/ SMS SERVICE AT ANY TIME BY TEXTING STOP TO 71441 TO STOP RECEIVING MESSAGES.

* On select models with approved credit. No two sale offers can be combined. This offer will be extended in the event of unusual weather or acts of God. See dealer for details. ** (c) 2020 by Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc. (9/29/20-10/06/20) Edition for 32137 for Fair condition. See dealer for details.

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