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...So he paused. And the Grinch put his hand to his ear. And he did hear a sound rising over the snow. It started in low. Then it started to grow. But the sound wasn’t sad! Why, this sound sounded merry! It couldn’t be so! But it WAS merry! VERY! He stared down at Whoville! The Grinch popped his eyes! Then he shook! What he saw was a shocking surprise! Every Who down in Whoville, the tall and the small, Was singing! Without any presents at all! He HADN’T stopped Christmas from coming! IT CAME! Somehow or other, it came just the same! And the Grinch, with his grinch-feet ice-cold in the snow, Stood puzzling and puzzling: “How could it be so?” “It came with out ribbons! It came without tags!” “It came without packages, boxes or bags!” And he puzzled three hours, till his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before! “Maybe Christmas,” he thought, “doesn’t come from a store.” “Maybe Christmas...perhaps...means a little bit more!”...
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Joe Golan, founder of the Bike Men of Flagler County, with Sheriff Staly.
SHERIFF’S OFFICE TEAMS UP WITH THE BIKE MEN OF FLAGLER COUNTY TO PROVIDE BIKES FOR KIDS The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office donated 13 bicycles on Dec. 17 from the abandoned property section of the FCSO Evidence Unit. These bicycles are in need of repair but have the potential to become a beloved form of recreation for a child. The bicycles were donated to the Bike Men of Flagler County who take bicycles or bicycle parts in any condition and recondition them for a new chance to bring joy to a child. Each year, the Bike Men of Flagler County receive bicycle donations in an effort to make children’s dreams come true by receiving a bicycle. Some bicycles are then passed on to the annual Christmas Come True program, a nonprofit organization. “I believe that the Bike Men of Flagler County and Christmas Come True are worthy causes that bring happiness to families across our community and we’re excited to be a part of it,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “Giving a child a bike is like giving them an opportunity to stay on the right path and stay out of trouble. Studies have shown that children who are involved in positive activities are less likely to become offenders. It is our hope that these bicycles not only provide the children who receive them with a positive physical activity but that it will also benefit their mental health and keep them on the right path for the future.” The Bike Men of Flagler County consists of a group of volunteers who have been repairing and rebuilding bicycles for adults and children in need since 2014. You can learn more by visiting http:// thebikemenofflaglercounty.com Christmas Come True was founded in 2009 as a result of the economic crash. They provide food, clothing, hygiene items, and gifts to families in need during the holiday season and throughout the year. You can learn more by visiting https:// www.christmascometrue.org
FCSO PARTNERS WITH GRANNY NANNIES TO SAFELY BRING SANTA TO LOCAL SENIORS
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The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office partnered with Granny Nannies of Palm Coast for the second year in a row to bring Christmas to the residents of Grand Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center in Palm Coast and Flagler Pines Health and Rehabilitation Center in Bunnell. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, special restrictions were in place this year to ensure the safety of all residents and employees. However, while the means of delivery may have changed, the joy remained the same. “This has been a tough year for all of us but it has been especially hard on the residents living in these facilities because of CO-
VID-19 and not being able to receive visitors,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “The FCSO was honored to participate in such a wonderful event and being able to bring joy to the residents of both facilities. We look forward to doing it again and we thank Granny Nannies for their partnership.” The gift bags included adult coloring book and colored pencils, FCSO hand sanitizer and jar openers, festive Christmas socks, light-up neckless, personal items, snacks and goodies, and crafts made by the Parkview Youth Group. In addition to the FCSO and Granny Nannies, the following organizations also made donations to the gift bags: Tuscan Gardens, Pinnacle Homecare, Confidant Care, Halifax Health, Yellowstone Landscape, and Parkview Church.
FCSO EMPLOYEES DONATE $10,000 TO SUPPORT CHRISTMAS WITH A DEPUTY The holiday season looks a little different this year, but the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is continuing the tradition of participating in the Christmas with a Deputy event. The event focuses on providing gifts for Flagler County children who otherwise might not receive any. This year, 165 Flagler children were selected to participate in the event. Due to COVID-19, the participants will not be able to shop with deputies and instead were given instructions on how to set up an online “wish list” via Walmart’s website. After setting up this “wish list,” all of the items will be shipped directly to Walmart for pick up and delivered to the child personally by a deputy or other law enforcement officer. In addition to FCSO deputies, officers from the Florida Highway Patrol, the Bunnell Police Department, the Flagler Beach Police Department, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will participate and ensure that all gifts arrive before Christmas. “It is true that the holidays look a little different this year, but we are a strong community, and holiday programs like this showcase just how much we can accomplish when we all work together,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “I am proud of our employees who donate their time and money to make this event possible for the children of Flagler County.” Children are selected to participate in the event by nominations from FCSO employees and Flagler Schools’ staff. Christmas with a Deputy is a private organization that is not run by FCSO. The program is made possible by donations received from the community and the members of the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. From July through December, FSCO employees donate to the Christmas with a Deputy fund through payroll deductions. This year the agency raised $10,420, which Staly presented to volunteer president Cmdr. Lou Miceli.
