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‘Creative’ funding City Council wants to renovate the Public Works facility on U.S. 1. PAGE 3

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FPC’s Reiko Serrato will perform her own solo piece this weekend in Tampa. PAGE 16

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Two internal applicants: — Library Director Holly Albanese and Special Projects Director Michael Esposito. PAGE 2

Goodman installed as 2019’s chairman BRIAN MCMILLAN EXECUTIVE EDITOR

On his big night, Allen Goodman’s family was nowhere to be seen. But he would have it no other way. Goodman, who was installed as the 2019 chairman of the Flagler Chamber of Commerce on Friday, Jan. 25, at the annual installation banquet at Hammock Beach Resort, told the audience that Karla, his wife of 25 years, was supporting their youngest son at a state wrestling match. His other two sons are serving in the U.S. Marines Corp, having recently been advanced to the rank of corporal. In addition to expressing how proud he was of his family, he thanked his predecessor, AdventHealth Palm Coast Foundation Director John Subers, who served as chairman in 2018. “Your leadership and mentorship has been incredible,” Goodman told Subers, adding that Subers had demonstrated how to effectively lead a board. Goodman challenged the chamber members to be united with economic development efforts. For more, see this story on www.palmcoastobserver.com.

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Flagler Palm Coast High teacher Tina McNally high-fives students to receive her “Dude Be Nice” award.

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Our Florida Mosaic Youth Black History Reality Program depicts sacrifices and legacies in Florida

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INSIDE STANDOFF WITH ‘AMERICA’S MOST WANTED’

Suspect had been featured on TV in 1996 after stabbing his wife and abducting his daughter, according to the FCSO. PAGE 8

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The master of ceremonies and FPCHS senior Stefany Ecklin.

A license plate reader ‘hit’ helps recover stolen vehicle, arrest of fugitive. PAGE 8

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County receives 16 applications for interim county manager position Two internal applicants — Library Director Holly Albanese and Special Projects Director Michael Esposito — applied for the position. JONATHAN SIMMONS NEWS EDITOR

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Flagler County has received 16 applications for its interim county manager position, of which two are from people already working inside the administration. Another three are from Flagler County residents. The two internal candidates are Library Director Holly Albanese and Special Projects Director Michael Esposito. The other three Flagler County residents are Doug Bentley, the congressional district coordinator for Florida’s 6th congressional district and formerly installation commander of the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe; self-employed consultant John Bettencourt, who has since withdrawn from the application process; and labor law and family law attorney Pamela Catalone. On the advice of Sally Sherman — the deputy county administrator who is serving as acting administrator until her resignation goes into effect Jan. 31 — the Flagler County Commission has selected Pamela Wu, a case manager in the Human Resources Department, as its new HR director. The position has this far been filled by Joe Mayer, the county’s Community Services director who is retiring at the end of Janu-

ary. The commission opted to follow Sherman’s advice to divide his post into two and wait to fill the Community Services role. Wu was one of just two candidates for the HR director position, which was advertised internally. The other was Alexander Spiller, an engineering project manager. Sherman and Mayer supported Wu for the position and offered her a preliminary acceptance, with the caveat that the County Commission would have to approve. Commissioners, at a special meeting Jan. 23, were reluctant to make that decision before the hiring of a new county administrator, as a staff appointment would normally fall under that person’s authority. Two of the county’s five commissioners, Greg Hansen and Charlie Ericksen, were absent from the meeting. “I feel a little rushed here to make a decision,” Commissioner Joe Mullins said. “Is there a way to do this position temporary or have some kind probation period? … It concerns me to move real fast.” Sherman said Wu will undergo a six-month probationary period. “I agree with you it’s not the optimal situation,” Commissioner Donald O’Brien said. “But in this particular instance, me personally, I would defer to Ms. Sherman’s recommendation here.”

“There are a plethora of issues that are currently being dealt with, and if they’re not handled properly can have some potential ramifications on the county and on the staff.” SALLY SHERMAN, deputy county administrator

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City Council members want to move forward with a phased approach to renovating and expanding the public works facility on U.S. 1. JONATHAN SIMMONS NEWS EDITOR

alm Coast needs major upgrades at its public works facility, but it will not implement an electric public service tax to get them, the City Council decided in a workshop Jan. 29. “We’ve got to figure some creative way of finding the funding, but I don’t want to hear ‘FP&L,’” Councilman Jack Howell said at the workshop. The city has been hoping to upgrade the city public works facility off U.S. 1 for more than two years, and council members say some of the conditions there are dangerous — including water intrusion after major rains. But a proposal to add an electric tax to pay for the renovation generated pushback from residents when it was proposed last year. Now, council members are considering how they can use the revenue sources the city already has, and maybe some grant money or short-term borrowing, to collect

City opts for creative solutions, not electric tax, to fund public works facility the $21 million that city officials believe the construction will cost. Councilman Eddie Branquinho recently spent about five hours at the facility, and found the need urgent, he said. “And believe it or not, I was scared. I was scared,” Branquinho said. “It’s inhumane how some of these people work.” After the rainy weekend, Public Works Director Nestor Abreu said, water seeped into the main building from the east side. Mayor Milissa Holland said the city needs to move forward. “We cannot kick this can down the road,” she said. “It’s one of our

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largest departments that maintains so much of our infrastructure, as well as our fleet.” She added that after hurricanes and major storms, it’s public works employees who are out on the roads with first responders, cutting downed trees out of the way so that roads can be reopened and electricity restored. “But they go back to this facility, and they’re sitting in a wet building,” she said. There are three options for building the new facility, interim City Manager Beau Falgout and Construction Manager Carl Cote explained to the council. The city could do it all in one phase, using debt funding. That would require coming up with a new revenue source to support the debt funding. Or, the city could divide the project into two phases, with the first one debt funded and the second pay-as-you-go. That would also require a new revenue source for the debt-funding phase. The third option would also divide the project into two phases, but would make each phase payas-you-go, with no debt funding. Dividing the project into phases would add an estimated 15% to the total project cost, according to a city staff presentation. Still, council members liked the third option, which city staff members called “Option C.” Branquinho suggested that the city seek alternative fund-

ing options to move forward with the two-phase, pay-as-yougo Option C, and implement some quick changes in the meantime to fix the most serious problems at “We’ve got to the facility. Doing that would mean putting figure some off planned work on other projects, including the Long Creek creative way Nature Preserve, Graham Swamp Trail extension, Quail Hollow of finding the Neighborhood Park, Northeast Corridor Trailhead and trails funding, but I and the Matanzas Woods/Indian Trails Neighborhood Park. don’t want to The city can only bond money against certain sources, and those hear, ‘FP&L.’” sources do not include sales taxes or property taxes. But it could JACK HOWELL, City borrow against its stormwater fee Councilman revenue, city staff members said. Holland said that Pasco County had managed to get FEMA grant money for one of its facilities. Palm Coast should look into potential grants, she said. She also suggested that the city consider consider combining its public works division with its stormwater division so that stormwater money could be used for a joint public works/stormwater facility. Falgout said he understood “loud and clear” that the council preferred Option C and wanted everything possible done to accelerate the improvements. He said he would direct staff to prepare more information on funding options.

Construction starts on one cell tower as city plans to add more AT&T has signed on to add an antenna on the tower. JONATHAN SIMMONS NEWS EDITOR

Palm Coast has broken ground on one new cell tower — its first since 2010 — and is planning to add more. The new 150-foot tower, which will be constructed by an affiliate of the New Jersey-based Diamond Communications, will be built west of the Flagler County Public Library branch in Palm Coast, and next to Heroes Park. AT&T has signed a lease to add antennas on the tower, which could also host other cell service providers. Construction will take approximately one month, according to a city of Palm Coast news release. “The Palm Coast City Council made it a top priority to improve cell service for our residents and businesses, and we’re excited to see this first new tower going up,”

Palm Coast Mayor Milissa Holland said in the news release. “People rely on their cell phones to keep in touch with family and friends and do their day-to-day business, and these new towers will improve service dramatically. Plus, there will be great public safety benefits.” Chuck Burkhart, the city’s information technology director, told the Palm Coast City Council in a council workshop Jan. 29 that other locations — including the tennis center, Fire Station No. 24 and the Frieda Zamba Activity Center — are also under consideration as future tower sites. Councilman Jack Howell said residents have become more receptive to proposals to add cell towers. “I find it very interesting that several years ago if you mentioned building a cell tower, all h--- would break loose: ‘We don’t want them, we don’t want

them,’” Howell said at the workshop. “Now, you can put them in somebody’s backyard — they want it right here.” The city entered into a partnership with Diamond Communications in May 2017 to improve the city’s spotty wireless service. Diamond and associated contractors build the towers and cover the construction and maintenance costs, while the city and Diamond divide the revenue from wireless providers that lease space on the tower, with the city receiving 40%. Diamond also manages carriers on three other city-owned towers, as well as on the city’s water tower on State Road A1A, according to the news release. The improvements to the city’s wireless infrastructure will pave the way for 5g technology, while the revenue from the tower leases will help pay for city projects, Burkhart said. Email jonathan@palmcoastobserver.com.

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Mayor Milissa Holland speaks at a City Council workshop Jan. 29.

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BUSINESS OBSERVER TUSCAN GARDENS TO CELEBRATE GRAND OPENING

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The Palm Coast Historical Society’s FREE monthly lecture is 10am Saturday at the Community Center. FREE; no advance registration required. This month: Brendan Burke from the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum will discuss Florida’s 50+ lighthouses.

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National Audubon Society executive David Ringer will give a free keynote address on ‘Protecting Birds Together, Today and Tomorrow’ at 6:30pm Feb. 8 at the Community Center. Reserve your spot at birdingfest.com.

A Celebration of the Life of Lisa E. McDevitt, Executive Director of the Flagler Auditorium will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 6:00 PM in the Flagler Auditorium, 5500 State Road 100 Palm Coast. Lisa’s family will gather to greet friends from 4:30 PM on Saturday until the time of services in the lobby of the Auditorium. Lisa passed away on January 21, 2019 surrounded by her loving family and friends at home. She was a prominent figure in the Flagler County marketing and business for the last 16 years. Calling Flagler County her home for nearly 43 years, Lisa spent 10 years before joining the auditorium promoting fine art and craft shows across the country. She has brought many world renowned professional entertainers to Flagler County. Lisa created and organized a variety of fund raising events for arts in education programs that provide scholarships for fine, technical and performing art students. Currently undergoing her first facility renovation, new construction and master plan project for the Flagler Auditorium, Lisa believed that as a society, we must preserve the arts for future generations and that an investment in the arts is an investment in your community. She was actively involved in city, county, and school district activities. She helped or served on many non-profit organizations and committees in Flagler County, including the Flagler Beach Museum, Kiwanis, Rotary, Open Door Ministries, Florida Hospital Flagler Foundation and Visit Flagler. She currently holds a position as an ex officio member of the Flagler Auditorium Governing Board. Lisa was a member of the Florida Facility Managers Association, Florida Professional Presenters Consortium, North American Preforming Arts Managers and Agents, Florida Cultural Alliance, Florida Alliance for Arts Education, Citizens for Florida Arts and the Flagler County Chamber of Commerce. Lovingly she is survived by her family, her children, Jaclyn, Jeffrey, John and James, her step-mother, Virginia Cascone, her brother Neil and his wife Maureen, her sisters, Cheryl Edwards and her husband John, and Jean Olsen and her husband Emerson, several nieces, nephews, and thousands of students whose lives she affected throughout her career at the Flagler Auditorium. As we gather to celebrate the life and legacy of Lisa McDevitt, we ask that you come to this celebration with an open and giving heart and desire to pay tribute to a leader who cared for the Arts of Flagler County for many years. Please share your thoughts and memories of Lisa at www.craigflaglerpalms.com. Arrangements are in the care and trust of Craig-Flagler Palms Funeral Home.

BODY THERAPY CENTER EXPANDS SERVICES

The Body Therapy Center is hosting its annual open house on Saturday, Feb. 2, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at its facility, which is located at 25 Florida Park Drive North in Palm Coast. All practitioners will be available to discuss and demonstrate therapies, classes and special offers. For more information visit our website www.bodytherapycenter. us.

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ZL1 in the Advance Auto Parts Clash at DAYTONA during the 2019 DAYTONA Speedweeks Presented by AdventHealth, according to a news release. “Daytona International Speedway and Chip Ganassi Racing provide us with a national platform to amplify our new brand as AdventHealth,” said David Banks, AdventHealth chief strategy officer, in a release. “In almost all of our AdventHealth markets, there is a race track within a few hours. This allows our entire system of nearly 50 hospitals in almost a dozen states to not only participate in the NASCAR program, but hopefully benefit from it as well.” Do you have a business story idea? Email Ray Boone at ray@ palmcoastobserver.com.

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It’s almost time for the 5th annual Birds of a Feather Fest! Guided birding trips, classes and social activities for beginners and experienced birders alike. Festival is Feb. 7-10. See schedule and register at birdingfest.com.

Tuscan Gardens, a new senior living facility in Palm Coast, is celebrating its grand opening in the coming weeks, according to a news release. The facility, which is located at located at 650 Colbert Lane, offers supportive independent living, assisted living and memory care. The facility has chef-prepared signature dining in its “Tuscan Kitchen,” residences with elegant amenities and expert care by professionals who offer around-theclock assistance. The grand opening is from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Feb. 21. Call 597-1588 for more information.

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Man, 62, found guilty of molesting two girls The jury of four women and two men deliberated for 33 minutes before coming to a verdict. JONATHAN SIMMONS NEWS EDITOR

A Flagler County jury of four women and two men on Jan. 24 found Thomas Binkley, 62, guilty of sexually molesting two young girls. The trial began with jury selection on Jan. 22. Binkley was charged with two counts of lewd and lascivious molestation, and was found guilty on both counts. Sentencing is March 8. The girls, now 8 and 10, said on the witness stand in response to Assistant State Attorney Melissa Clark’s questioning Jan. 23 that Binkley had touched their genitals over their clothing when he lived with their family in Palm Coast. The defense also played Binkley’s confession to the jury. “I just touched her, put my hand there,” he told a Flagler

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Thomas Binkley in court Jan. 22

County Sheriff’s Office detective. The detective asked him if it was a touch or a rub. “It was a rub but very slight,” Binkley replied. “And I’m looking at myself going, ‘You can’t be doing this.’” “Why I did what I did, I don’t know why,” Binkley added. Binkley’s expression of guilt showed that he was aware that what he was doing was wrong, Clark said. “It was sexual, and he knew that, and he knew that it wasn’t OK,” Clark said. The defense had alleged that any touching was accidental — as Binkley had stated in the beginning of his interview with detectives before he admitted to touching both girls two times. But Clark told the jury that made no sense. “An accident happens to one chid one time, not to multiple children multiple times,” she said. “We know this was purposeful. He made sure the girls were alone. He made sure those girls trusted him. ... They loved him; they trusted him.” She noted that Binkley had repeatedly had the children alone in his room with the door closed. Initially, that had not been the case: He’d kept the door open. “Over time, gradually, that door becomes shut, and [the girls’ mother] naively trusted him,” Clark said. “But remember, this is a person ... that she’d known for years.” Binkley had been a longtime friend of the family. He’d done concrete work, then was a maintenance worker at a trailer

park near Bings Landing. But he began having health problems that affected his mobility, and he could no longer work. The family invited him in. At first, he lived in a trailer in the family’s yard. But it didn’t have water or electricity, and with winter approaching, the family invited him to move into a bedroom. When he moved in, he did chores. He kept doughnuts and Tic Tacs in his room, and gave them to the kids. He also had a TV in his room, with a streaming device, and the kids would come in to watch. “He took advantage of this family. ... He gets into he house, he starts inserting himself into he family,” Clark said. “This was him getting these kids to a place where they would trust him.” On multiple occasions, the girls said, Binkley had touched them while they were lying on his bed watching TV. Binkley first came to the FCSO’s attention on July 8, 2016, when the agency received a report that the girls had been sexually molested by him three days before. The victims’ great grandmother was the first one to realize something was wrong: She saw the younger girl behave in a sexual manner, and when the great grandmother asked the girl where she’d learned that, the girl said from Binkley. An FCSO detective got more information from the children’s mother, and, on July 21, the First Coast Child Protection Team interviewed the two girls.

Both said that Binkley had rubbed their genitals with his hands over their clothing when they were lying in front of him watching television. Both said he’d done so on multiple occasions. On Jan. 16, 2017, two detectives interviewed Binkley at his home on Forest Park Street in Bunnell. Attorney William Bookhammer, the public defender representing Binkley, told the jury that Binkley had told detectives that any touch was not sexual. “Listen to this interview very closely, not just the statement, but his demeanor … He’s breaking down, he’s crying, talking about how much he loved these children. ... He said maybe this was two times with each girl, and he said it was accidental.” Bookhammer said that if Binkley’s acts had been sexual, there would have been a progression of sexual acts. “If there was a sexual purpose … we would be having acts that are much more invasive and much more overt,” Bookhammer said. If the children had been being groomed, Bookhammer said, “One would assume that those acts would progress. ... There’s no evidence of that.” Clark said the acts had been invasive. “That is not a slight touch and stop, touch and stop,” Clark said to the jury. “Your common sense tells you you’ve got a 60-year-old man rubbing the vagina of two little girls. Two little girls. What other motivation would he have other than sexual?”

“We know this was purposeful. He made sure the girls were alone. He made sure those girls trusted him.” MELISSA CLARK, Assistant State Attorney

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fired as Palm Coast city manager. Craig Coffey recently resigned under pressure as Flagler County administrator. Did they get too powerful?

A. Yes. I think because they were entrenched for so long that they sometimes felt that they could do an end-run around their respective elected officials and dictate what they wanted and control the agenda.

Dear Editor: Duplexes don’t belong in a development where people have spent thousands upon thousands of dollars to build a nice home. There’s a big stretch of road on U.S. 1 that would’ve been adequate to build duplexes and apartments for those who cannot afford to build right now. If you’ve ever ridden through the communities where duplexes are currently built, the property is not properly maintained. Trash in the yard. Cars that won’t run. It’s probably the fault of the owner of the duplexes for not checking on their rental property. I think the city should pass an ordinance and fine the property owners that are renting out the property. All these problems would probably disappear. TERRY WEBB

very elected official reacts a little differently when irate constituents chew them out. Flagler County Commission Chairman Donald O’Brien has learned to “never react immediately,” he said. “Never. I always read, reread, let it sink in, think, analyze, before I respond. Always, always.” When I sat with him on Jan. 25, O’Brien told me he is a trusting person, but he follows Ronald Reagan’s advice: Trust, but verify. He reads three books every month: a biography, a novel and a self-improvement book. He is currently reading, for the fifth time, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” by Stephen R. Covey. His goal is to see things from others’ points of view, whether that means his customers at Hayward Brown Insurance or other members of the community who express their concerns about government issues. By doing so, he believes he can be the guide to help them achieve their goals and be “the hero,” an idea he learned from another book, by Donald Miller. The following interview transcript has been edited for length and clarity. Q. Jim Landon was recently

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‘Religious freedom’ policy will be a distraction Dear Editor: This school district policy change, which adopted state language to guarantee freedom of religious expression, is a notvery-disguised attempt to inject parochial school practices into tax-supported public schools. While the First Amendment doesn’t clearly prohibit such, you must remember that it was written long before the establishment of a tax-supported public school system, and I think, generally, all Americans grew up with the tenet “separation of church and state.” A pretty good rule and one that has served to keep religions from creating turmoil. I object to any of my tax dollars going for anything other than the teaching of the basic ABC’s. We already seem to be struggling with the fulfillment of that pledge, so I can’t see how the injection of religious views on campus can be anything other than an unnecessary distraction. And, by the way, what exactly is “secular clothing”? We really couldn’t appear sillier. SHIRLEY CARTER

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Hire Beau Falgout as city manager Dear Editor: Palm Coast has a major decision to make: that of choosing a new city manager. We are undergoing a lengthy and taxpayerfunded search for the right candidate. I seriously question why we continue to waste time and money since we already have the right candidate serving as interim city manager — Beau Falgout. He has the right experience, he knows the city and its professional staff, he’s already shown his management capabilities and commitment to our community, and, most important, he has clearly demonstrated his willingness to follow the City Council’s leadership. We need not waste any more time and money on a useless search. Hire Beau now! MIKE COCCHIOLA Palm Coast

Learn from past mistakes on Bings Dear Editor: The county does not owe Captain’s BBQ a place to open an expanded restaurant! The county has a lease for a barbecue restaurant and a bait shop. The property on which Mr. Mike Goodman wants to expand his business was purchased with Environmentally Sensitive Land funds. That fund, approved by the voters three times, comes from our property taxes, a tax which Mr. Goodman is trying to avoid by building his restaurant on park land and donating the building to the county, then having it for his exclusive use for over 20 years. Mr. Goodman keeps telling us what a good neighbor he is. If so, he should not attempt to crowd his neighbors out of Bings Landing. If he wants a bigger restaurant he should find another location. This building should not be built on public land for Captain’s commercial success. If the current premises needs repair, give him temporary space in the caretaker’s house, a tent, or use of the shelter, while the restaurant is repaired or rebuilt. Do not extend the present lease. Learn from the mistakes of the past. We don’t want our county government to continue to act as Robin Hood in reverse. ANN BUTLER

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FCSO adds license plate readers, Deputies peacefully resolve standoff with suspect who fled traffic stop traffic camera capabilities Michael Moore had been featured on “America’s Most Wanted” in 1996.

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The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is adding license plate readers along local roads, and is also working with the city of Palm Coast to gain access to live video from cameras installed at city intersections. “We’ve been in close coordination with the Sheriff’s Office,” interim city manager Beau Falgout said at a City Council workshop Jan. 29 as the council discussed the city’s traffic signal optimization program. “[The Sheriff’s Office] will be storing the video footage on their end.” The cameras are part of the city’s traffic signal optimization program, and the video will be viewable by staff in a city traffic center. So far, 31 intersections already have cameras. The city is planning for 13 more, prioritizing the main corridors, and is working to connect the Sheriff’s Office to the feeds. “The Sheriff’s Department needs to position the cameras as they see fit: They’re the experts,” Councilman Jack Howell said. “They know what they’re specifically looking for. And that’s being accomplished.” License plate cameras are already up, and the FCSO used one Jan. 24 to catch a driver traveling in a car that had been reported stolen in Rockledge, Florida. After the stolen license plate was registered by the camera, deputies

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found the car northbound on U.S. 1. The driver sped up — exceeding 115 mph — after a deputy tried to perform a traffic stop, according to an FCSO news release. Deputies backed off, but tracked the car to Bunnell, where a woman told deputies that it was her son that was running from them and that he was coming out to turn himself in. Deputies arrested the man, Josiah Merriweather Jr., 19. He is charged with fleeing and eluding and grand theft of a motor vehicle. “This technology revolutionizes crime fighting and is already making a difference in Flagler County by aiding in multiple arrests and recovery of a missing and endangered adult,” Sheriff Rick Staly said in the news release. “Not only does this help solve crimes, recover stolen property and help us locate fugitives, but it will also aid in the recovery of individuals in the event of an Amber Alert or a Silver Alert. When lives are on the line, every second counts. We’re glad to have another tool to advance our proactive and realtime crime fighting techniques.”

The man who fled a traffic stop and held deputies in a three-hour standoff on Beaverdam Lane Jan. 26 was featured on “America’s Most Wanted” in 1996 after stabbing his wife 33 times — she survived — and then abducting his 5-year-old daughter, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. He’d been arrested and jailed for that crime, then released. The Jan. 26 incident began at 3:41 p.m. when a license plate reader detected a vehicle that had been reported stolen in an armed robbery in Virginia. Deputies tried to conduct a felony traffic stop on the car on Belle Terre Parkway, but the driver — later identified as Michael Eugene Moore — didn’t pull over, and instead continued into the B-Section and stopped near the intersection of Beaverdam Lane and Belleair Drive. “Once he came to a stop, the man didn’t comply with any more demands; he was just refusing to leave the vehicle,” Sheriff’s’ Office spokeswoman Shannon Martin said. Deputies evacuated about five of the homes closest to the stopped car. They called out a SWAT team,

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a hostage negotiation team and K-9 deputies and set up a mobile command center. The county’s emergency helicopter, FireFlight, was on scene, as was Sheriff Rick Staly. In a Facebook Live video posted to the agency’s Facebook page earlier during the standoff, Staly had urged residents to stay away from the area, and, if they lived nearby, to stay inside and away from the windows. Moore did not appear to have a weapon on him when deputies took him into custody at about 7 p.m., Martin said. He had an active fugitive warrant for assault and battery in Virginia and was also under investigation an armed robbery in which a victim was tied up, and her vehicle — the one he was found driving — was stolen, according to an FCSO news release. “This incident could have had a very different outcome,” Staly said in the news release. “This is

a guy with an extremely violent history. We will never know what crimes we may have prevented by apprehending him tonight. I want to thank our citizens for their patience as we worked through this incident. I am very proud of our team and thankful that no one was injured and this violent offender is now in jail where he belongs.” Moore is being charged with grand theft and resisting arrest without violence in Flagler County, and is being held as a fugitive from justice for Virginia authorities, according to the news release.

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A. I’m not saying we might not get there, but I’ve said all along, we owe it to all constituents to have all the data in front of us, and we don’t have it yet. We still are waiting for the final reports from testing. Until then, I don’t see how we can get to a decision point. I’m not afraid to say that we have to completely scrap the building and move onto a new site, but I’m not quite there yet. Q. Should the county hire an

outside person to manage the Sheriff’s Operations Center project? If so, what would that project manager do that a staff member couldn’t?

A. The Operations Center touches so many areas: facilities, legal, human resources. Having an independent third-party manger

that is not encumbered with other responsibilities is the way to go. I don’t know whether it needs to be on a consultant basis or someone on staff for six months or a year, but I think we need to move fast and do that. I plan on talking with my fellow commissioners in public about it and see if we can get to an agreement on that. I also don’t want to encumber an interim administrator with that responsibility, given all the other things we have to do. It can be all encompassing. And they won’t have skin in the game the way Craig did. He was involved in the decision to buy the old hospital and remodel it in the first place, so I think that affected his view of the whole thing. Q. Craig Coffey said he

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A. Some people have alleged that, and some people have said that they felt there might have been some add-on claims. That’s not for me to judge. I’m not a scientist or a doctor, and I’m not the employee. I trust people, and I take them at their word. I wouldn’t want to be the one to say, “You’re faking.” It’s not for me to say. I’m not saying Craig didn’t care for the employees, because I think he did. He could have handled things better, from where I sit.

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His neck throbbed. His back ached. His legs tingled. He tried to move them, but he couldn’t. When the trainers rolled him over onto his back, his face was covered in blood that poured from a cut on the bridge of his nose. He was in pain. And he was scared.

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Team Flagler, the 65-andolder traveling senior softball team, won the International Senior Softball Association 65 AA Division World Tournament of Champions, played on Jan 22-24 in Tampa. Over 150 teams participated in the tournament, which was the largest ISSA tournament ever. Team Flagler placed four players on the All-Tournament team led by 65 AA MVP Bill Martin, who hit .714 with 3 doubles, 1 home run and 8 RBIs.

Flagler Palm Coast football player Trenton Steward, who transferred to FPC from Matanzas before the start of the 2018 season, announced that he received a scholarship offer from Ohio Northern University. The ONU Polar Bears compete in the Division III Ohio Athletic Conference.

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Matanzas’ boys basketball team won its last three games. The Pirates beat Crescent City and Cornerstone Christian — both on the road — and beat Ponte Vedra at home.

The Bulldogs’ boys basketball team beat rival Seabreeze 75-48 on the night of Monday, Jan. 28, at Seabreeze High School.

lagler Palm Coast’s boys soccer team upset rival Matanzas 1-0 on Jan. 18. It was the Bulldogs’ first win against the Pirates since the 201213 season — back when most of the players on the Bulldogs’ current roster were either in elementary or middle school. The win filled the Bulldogs with a sense of accomplishment and a sense of relief. But most importantly, it filled them with belief. With the district playoffs only a week away, now was the time to start playing well. Toppling their Flagler County rival could be the first step toward a successful postseason run. But first, the Bulldogs had to play the next game on their regular season schedule: a noon game on the road against Father Lopez Catholic High School on Jan. 21. The Bulldogs scored early against the Green Wave. But a scary incident midway through the first half — shortly after the game’s first water break — cast doubt on the future of one FPC player and the remainder of the Bulldogs’ 2018-19 season. ***

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intending to pass the ball to a teammate. It was a routine play; one he’d performed hundreds, if not thousands, of times before in practice and in previous games. Then he looked up: A forward from Father Lopez was barreling toward him at full speed. Stephen — a 5-foot-8, 151-pound sophomore — already had the ball cradled in his arms, but the player didn’t stop running. Stephen didn’t have time to react. The player crashed into him, and Stephen immediately collapsed face down into the dirt. The pain was instant. It radiated throughout his body.

Leora Usina almost never misses her son’s games. Leora, as well as Stephen’s father, Stephen Usina Sr., and step mother, Mirian Usina, were in the stands at Father Lopez Catholic High when her son went down on the field. Stephen had been playing soccer since he could walk. She had seen him collide with opposing players, fall down and get right back up countless times through the years. She waited for Stephen to spring onto his feet and resume playing. “I didn’t want to be that crazy parent who freaks out as soon as their kid gets hurt,” Leora said. But this time was different. As part of his goal keeper uniformer, Stephen wears a black jersey and pants with lime green cleats. When Stephen is typically being attended to on the field, Leora looks for his shining shoes — if they’re moving, he’s probably all right. This time, they were motionless. As she made her way down the bleachers and onto the field, she prayed silently to God that her son would move again. Emergency medical technicians arrived about 20 minutes after Stephen was injured and took about another 15 minutes to stabilize him for transport. Leora traveled in the ambulance with him on the way to Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach. “It’s not a ride that a parent should ever have to take,” she said. ***

When Stephen first arrived at the hospital, he wasn’t thinking about the severe pain he was experiencing. He was still focused on the game he was just taken from. When he saw his dad walk into his hospital room, the first question Stephen asked him was if his team won. They did. The Bulldogs scored again in the second half to beat Father Lopez 2-1. “He’s the ultimate competitor,” Bulldogs coach Troy Stone said. “The fact that that’s what was on his mind first — that’s Stephen. It doesn’t surprise me at all.” However, after Stephen underwent an MRI and CT scans, doctors concluded that he suffered a fracture of the second cervical vertebra; he also had a bulging disc and a spinal concussion. He was transferred to Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital in Jacksonville on the afternoon of Thursday, Jan. 24, where, depending on how well he progresses during rehab, he will endure intense physical therapy for the next few weeks. He has to wear a neck collar for the next six to eight weeks. After that, he will most likely have to undergo outpatient physical therapy to fully recover. It’s not clear whether Stephen, who also plays lacrosse and is a place kicker for FPC’s football team, will ever be able to play

sports again. “They say with time, he should have a full recovery,” Stephen Sr. said. “But it’s the spine. You just don’t know. It’s literally day-byday ... That’s the hard part: not knowing.” ***

Preventable. Unnecessary. Shocking. Of all the thoughts and emotions that raced through Stephen Sr.’s mind when his son was rushed to the hospital, one reigned supreme: anger. “My biggest beef with Florida high school soccer, depending on who’s reffing — it’s like they allow a certain amount of contact with goalies,” he said. “Anyone who’s around soccer knows you don’t touch the goalie.” The most difficult part for the Usinas, however, was the crowd. Stephen Sr. said he heard one of Father Lopez’s junior varsity players say, “When’s the funeral?” after the incident. Several fans allegedly complained for the game to resume again while Stephen was being attended to on the field. And an assistant coach from Father Lopez argued with the referees because the player who ran into Stephen received a red card and was ejected. That coach was given a yellow card for that backand-forth with the officials and was later ejected from the match in the second half. “It didn’t seem like there was remorse from anybody,” Stephen Sr. said. But what has made things easier has been the overflow of support from the Flagler County community and beyond. Teachers, coaches and players have all visited Stephen in the hospital, including Matanzas boys soccer coach Rich Weber. Matanzas’ players also sent him a “get well” card. Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly gave Stephen Sr., who is a corporal at the Flagler County Jail, a call to check in on Stephen. The New York Bulls, his favorite MLS soccer team, even reached out to him on Twitter. “Hey Stephen! Heard you’re down with a bit of an injury, but we know you’ll be back soon,” the tweet read. “Stay strong and can’t wait to see you back out on the field! We’re cheering for you! “The outpouring of support from people who don’t even know him has been amazing,” Stephen Sr. said. “It’s very touching.” ***

Sitting in a wheelchair at Brooks Rehabilitation’s outdoor basketball court, Stephen shoots a free throw over his head, facing away from the basket. He banked it in. The video of it was shot by FPC girls soccer assistant coach Cat Bradley. Other videos of Stephen shooting basketballs and dribbling a soccer ball during rehab have also popped up on Twitter, bringing smiles to fans, friends and family. Regardless, the road to recovery will be a long and grueling one with the end result still cloudy. But one thing is for sure: He’ll do anything to return to the field to stop shots and save games for his team.

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Pirates grapplers take down Bulldogs for first time in a decade Matanzas won 51-24 on Wednesday, Jan. 23. RAY BOONE SPORTS EDITOR

When Pirates wrestler Shaun Culbreth stepped onto the mat to face his opponent from rival Flagler Palm Coast, he believed he was going to win. His match against the Bulldogs’ Joseph Rizzo lasted two periods. Culbreth, who grapples in the 113-pound weight class, got a takedown for 2 points in the opening period. In the second period, he got on top of Rizzo and eventually pinned him. Culbreth was one of 10 Pirates wrestlers to win his match as Matanzas hammered FPC 51-24 on the night of Wednesday, Jan. 23, at Matanzas High School. It was the Pirates’ first win over the Bulldogs in 10 years.

“It’s a nice feeling. These guys have worked so hard throughout the year,” Pirates coach John White said. “FPC has such a strong tradition down there that it took us a while to get over that hump.” White added that this team is arguably the most well-rounded team he’s had in his 14 years coaching at Matanzas. In the past, he’s had up to five strong wrestlers, including Matanzas’ firstever state champion, Tyrone Jones in 2017-18. “This is one of our toughest teams top to bottom,” he said. “We lost a couple matches maybe we shouldn’t have. But the other guys got the job done.” Culbreth, a junior, has been on the team since his freshman year. He said his teammates are more like family now. “When you see your teammates get win after win after win, it’s just a great feeling,” he said.

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Matanzas’ team won its fourth straight regional title.

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Worth the weight The Pirates won their region, while the Bulldogs finished second in their own region. RAY BOONE SPORTS EDITOR

Matanzas and Flagler Palm Coast’s girls weightlifting teams competed in their respective regional meets over the past week. The Pirates, who recently won their fourth straight district title, then won their fourth straight regional championship Jan. 23, at Pedro Menendez High School. The Bulldogs, who won their region during the 2017-18

season, finished second behind New Smyrna Beach on Friday, Jan. 25, at FPC High School. These are the results from each team: MATANZAS COMPLETES THE 4-PEAT

The Pirates, who competed against 15 other schools, scored 70 points to eclipse rival Pedro Menendez by 20. Sixteen girls lifted for the

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Pirates in the meet, with 15 of them scoring in the top six in each weight class. The Pirates also had five individual champions, who automatically qualify to compete in the state meet. Jada Marsala bench pressed 95 pounds and clean-and-jerked 85 pounds to win the 101-pound

weight class. Katie Welker benched 125 and clean-andjerked 110 to win to the 110 class. Taylor Phillips benched 135 and clean-and-jerked 125 to win the 169 class. Juliana Smith benched 140 and clean-and-jerked 155 to the win the 199 class. And finally, Chiara Longo benched 185 and

The Bulldogs accomplished their goal of winning the regional title last year. However, New Smyrna Beach scored a 50-point total to edge out the Bulldogs by 3 points this year. FPC coach Duane Hagstrom said his team struggled to hit several key lifts throughout the meet. “If you hit your lifts, good things happen,” he said. “We didn’t hit our lifts tonight. If we hit our lifts, it’s a different outcome. You can’t hit 70% of your lifts and expect to beat a team like New Smyrna.” The Bulldogs still had several individual champions, who automatically qualify for states. Anisa Zwolinski benched 165 and clean-and-jerked 200 to win the 169 class. Freshman Anniel Buchanan benched 180 and cleanand-jerked 165 to win the 199 class. And Lexi Buchanan benched 280 and clean-and-jerked 220 to win the unlimited class. Lexi Buchanan, who won a state title as a sophomore last season, said she didn’t max out at regionals, however. What is her max? “That’s a secret,” she said. “You’re going to see what I can do at states.” The state meet is Feb. 8-9 at Arnold High School in Panama City Beach.

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ith a theme of “Our Florida Mosaic,” the 16th-annual Youth Black History Reality Program was filled with young faces of the African American Cultural Society who presented information on the many sacrifices, legacies and contributions of African Americans in the history of Florida, specifically in Flagler County, Eatonville, St. Augustine, Miami, Rosewood, the Florida Keys, Fort Blount and Pensacola. A packed room at the AACS Center, located at 4422 N. U.S. 1, watched the free program on the afternoon of Sunday, Jan. 27. Each year, local youth are encouraged to learn about significant people in their culture’s history and showcase what they learned in creative ways, such as song, dance and poetry. The master of ceremonies was Flagler Palm Coast High School senior Stefany Ecklin. FPC’s TV production program presented a video about African American history from 1500 to 1864. The youth of Mount Calvary Baptist Church performed “The Right to Life” — an emotional recollection of Floridian African Americans who were killed, like Trayvon Martin in 2012 and the victims of the Rosewood massacre in 1923. After each recollection, the performers and the crowd recited in unison: “We have a right to live.” Jeanette Wheeler, the program’s chairwoman, said she’s thankful the heavy rainfall and chilly temperature didn’t keep the audience away on Sunday.

“It’s nice to know you have dedicated people who will stick with you,” Wheeler said. A group of girls performed a dance routine choreographed by Valerie Betts to “Strange Fruit,” most famously performed by Billie Holiday. The song is known as a protest against racism in America, particularly the lynching of African Americans. For the legacy and contributions portion of the program, students presented information about historical figures such as Orange County’s Val and Jerry Demings and former Tallahassee mayor Andrew Gillum, who was the Democratic nominee for Florida governor in the 2018 election. “To the young people, we are so proud of you,” Wheeler said. “You are our future, and I think we’re going to be OK because we know you are dedicated people.”

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lagler Palm Coast High School senior Reiko Serrato is the first Bulldog to win first place for the National Honor Society for Dance Arts State of Florida Merit Scholarship. She’s come a long way since age 6 when her family started taking Salsa dance classes together in Palm Coast. “Usually, a typical dancer will start at the age of 3 in ballet training. Me, on the other hand, did not go through that process,” Serrato said. “It wasn’t until the age of maybe 10 or 11 that I joined an actual studio and began formal training.” As a student in the international baccalaureate program, Serrato’s days are packed with a rigorous schedule, but she maintains a 3.9 GPA and continues dance training after school at FPC and at Flagler School of Dance. She said her time-management skills have allowed her to make the best of both worlds. To balance extracurriculars and classwork, Serrato said she sometimes has to stay up well past midnight to finish everything. But she doesn’t get worn out. “It’s because I want to do it,” she said. “I wouldn’t stay up till 2 a.m. doing other things. It’s because I love dance so much, and I want that to be a part of my life, that I stay up to finish my schoolwork so that I can both keep good grades and have my passion for dance.” FPCHS dance teacher Janice Monsanto said she could see that Serrato was a talented, wellrounded student since her freshman and sophomore years when she was in her honors-level dance repertory classes. “I think Reiko has a lot of energy and a positive aurora that she brings to the dance studio,” Monsanto said. Reiko’s favorite type of dance is hip-hop. “I just love how it’s not supposed to look pretty and you’re not supposed to do certain movements

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PALM COAST Condos Alan and Susan Purvey, of Palm Coast, sold 600 Canopy Walk Lane, Unit 631, to John and Wendy Megnia, of Palm Coast, for $310,000. Built in 2005, the condo has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,712 square feet. It sold in 2017 for $305,000.

LGH Holdings LLC, of Winter Park, sold 15 Ocean Crest Way, Unit 1314, to John and Pamela Orne, of St. Johns, for $236,000. Built in 2005, the condo has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,264 square feet. It sold in 2005 for $335,000. Michael Bossen, of Palm Coast, sold 40 Club House Drive, Unit 202, to David Graves and Daniel Graves, of Willmar,

Patricia Smith, of Palm Coast, sold 3 Ryberry Drive to Rex Manhart, of Palm Coast, for $155,000. Built in 2000, the house has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,122 square feet. Marineland Acres Karen Clark, of Palm Coast, sold 8 Moody Drive to Marvin Chepenik, of Jacksonville, for $355,000. Built in 2017, the house has three bedrooms, three baths and 1,870 square feet.

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Minnesota, for $100,000. Built in 1977, the condo has two bedrooms, two baths and 986 square feet. It sold in 2005 for $153,500. BelleTerre George and Norma Upper, individually and as trustees, sold 15 Preston Lane to Morris and Albertha Montgomery, of Palm Coast, for $209,500. Built in 2005, the house has three bedrooms, two baths, a swimming pool and 1,670 square feet. It sold in 2005 for $229,600.

William Daley, of Palm Coast, sold 45 Palm Lane to Donna de Jesus, of Palm Coast, for $190,000. Built in 2005, the house has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,722 square feet. Grand Reserve and Golf Club D.R. Horton Inc. Jacksonville, of St. Johns, sold 216 Grand Reserve Drive to Elissa and

Brian Watts, of Bunnell, for $245,000. Built in 2017, the house has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,799 square feet. Indian Trails Everlast Homes Inc., of Jacksonville, sold 9 Burland Place to Irina Boycheva, of Palm Coast, for $227,900. Built in 2017, the house has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,853 square feet.

Adams Homes of Northwest Florida Inc., of Gulf Breeze, sold 25 Bronson Lane to Taylor Phillips and Mel Gimeno, of Palm Coast, for $220,430. Built in 2018, the house has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,755 square feet. Zuhair Jacob, of Palm Coast, sold 32 Boston Lane to Andrew and Holly Blair, of Castle Rock, Colorado, for $195,900. Built in 1986, the house has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,456

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Not in Subdivision Stephanie Staff, of Ormond Beach, sold 10 Moody Drive to Steven and Cynthia Gajda, of Cashiers, North Carolina, for $270,000. Built in 1997, the house has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,050 square feet. It sold in 2017 for $165,000.

Irina Stetsiv, of Staten Island, New York, sold 20 Buffalo View Lane to VVPCOPR LLC, of Indianapolis, for $180,000. Built in 2006, the house has five bedrooms, three baths and 2,535 square feet. It sold in 2006 for $234,600.

Fannie Mae Association, of Dallas, sold 21 Undermount Path E. to Heidi and Alexander Gutterman, of Palm Coast, for $240,000. Built in 2006, the house has four bedrooms, 2.5 baths and 2,949 square feet. It sold in 2006 for $268,900.

Lehigh Woods Eduardo and Mona Marcial, of Palm Coast, sold 25 Roller Lane to Marcus and Alexis Williams, of Palm Coast, for $241,000. Built in 2005, the house has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,002 square feet. It sold in 2005 for $279,900.

Palm Harbor Jose and Edina Domingues, individually and as trustees, sold 10 Francis Lane to Elio and Maria Tavares, of Palm Coast, for $245,000. Built in 2006, the house has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,268 square feet.

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Pine Lakes Lisa and Edward Steele sold 11 Wasserman Drive to Jacob and Elizabeth Horovsky, of Palm Coast, for $236,000. Built in 2006, the house has three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a fireplace and 2,498 square feet. It sold in 2015 for $199,000.

Ira Drescher, of Hoboken, New Jersey, sold 9 Westrobin Lane to Roy Doolittle III and Audrey Cain, of The Villages, for $192,500. Built in 1991, the house has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,085 square feet. It sold in 2017, for $140,000. Martin Erickson, individually and as trustee, sold 16 Willoughby Place to Terrance Henderson and Tracy Boddie, of Palm Coast, for $160,000. Built in 1996, the house has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,348 square feet.

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Sea Colony Beverly Brown, of Saugus, Maine, sold 7 Avalon Drive to Sherry Arnold, of South Charleston, West Virginia, for $240,000. Built in 1987, the house has two bedrooms, two baths, a swimming pool and 1,218 square feet. It sold in 2015 for $244,900. Seminole Woods Tamara Nikitina, of Hicksville, New York, sold 14 Squash Blossom Court to Sara and James Weatherholtz, of Broadway, Virginia, for $156,000. Built in 2004, the house has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,343 square feet. Woodlands Jessica Hoffman, of Palm Coast, sold 65 Black Bear Lane to Richard and Joni Rodriguez, of Palm Coast, for $175,900. Built in 1978, the house has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,769 square feet. It sold in 2011 for $85,000.

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FOR SALE, 100 lb. heavy bag with chain $75.00, 386-439-6202.

TABLE SAW, CRAFTSMAN 10” $60, 1 1/2” 17 ga chrome “P” traps, new $20 ea. 203-560-6066.

36” ROUND light wood table, 44” high w/2 swivel wood chairs w/high backs $150 386-437-3146.

GAMING COMPUTER, CYBERTRON DESKTOP 3.8GHz Quad Core 500GB $150 (386) 986-7719.

TIRES P235/65R18, Michelin 4,with 20,000 left on them,call Bill $50, (386) 246-8683.

60 PIECE Churchill English china, $75, Kindle Reader $20, Indian floor lamp $75 386-437-3441

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TODDLER BED with mattress $35, toddler bike with training wheels $15 call 386-451-9135.

ALCOHOL STOVE, ORIGO 3000 double burner for boat, camping $190 (386) 313-6028.

JANOME SERGER Harmony Model 9102-D, 4 spools, like new $65 386-334-4060.

AMANA ELECTRIC stove $50, whirlpool microwave oven $75, patio set $50 386-671-6936.

KENMORE DISHWASHER, good cond. $90, GE microwave, excellent cond.$100 386-446-1802.

AMISH HEATER/fireplace $55, Charbroil 2 burner grill $55, Bissell vaccuum $35 386-585-3773.

LAWN SPREADER, large, Scotch brand, steal it for $30, 386-445-6533.

TWIN BED, toddler-teen, all wood, bookcase headboard, bottom drawers $125 386-445-1817.

ANTIQUE SCHOOL desk, New England antique, oak armoire $150, (386) 451-4968.

LAZY BOY leather rocker recliner, beige $100 570-658-8030.

WHEEL CHAIR RAMPS, Aluminum folding wheel chair ramps 4 ft and 2 ft $200 (615) 812-7511.

BOWFLEX MOTIVATOR 2, Excellent condition. Used indoor only. $100 (352) 262-7093.

MONOJET 10 ml. oral syringe with caps, box of 100, $20 386-446-4812.

CHANDELIER, LIKE new, traditional dining room chandelier in antique silver. $100, (678) 770-7639.

MOXIE COLLECTION, numerous items $200 386-672-9982.

CHERRY DINING set, mirror, armoire, $200 386-235-8547

POLE SAW, electric 10” detachable chain saw. Remington Model #RMPS2N1 386-676-7401.

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CHRISTMAS TREE, pre-lit, 3 piece, 7 foot Stratford Slim Pine, like new $35 (910) 850-2614.

PRESSURE WASHER 2300 psi $150, 26” ladies bike $25 386-446-5793.

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DEIK ROBOT, washes and vacuums floors, like new, $75, 386-214-3913.

PVC PATIO furniture, 4 chairs and lounge chair, good condition, $200 386-868-2002

DINING ROOM table, 4 chairs, solid oak, excellent condition, oval 64x46, $150 386-569-0417.

R.H. LADY Hagan golf clubs, FootJoy golf shoes size 6.5 $200 for both 386-627-8932.

ELLIPTICAL STEPPER, Conversion II, $50, 386986-8487.

SAMSUNG GEAR VR, Oculus Glasses w/controller, for Galaxy S6 & S7, $65 (910) 850-2614.

EXERCISE CYCLE $50, two bike hitch mounted carrier $50, golf cart cover $45 614-738-8341.

SOFA MEDIUM green fabric with love seat, no kids/pets/smoking, $50 OBO, 386-445-0057.

FELKER TILE cutter $125, carpet mats 2013 Mazda CX9 $50, dry wall drill $25 386-597-2169.

SONY SOUND bar never used $75, Drive brand wheel chair $125, 386-627-8639.

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DICK BOGER YACHT SALES Our Palm Coast used boat listings have sold-out! Strong high-demand in-season. Sellers market List your boat with me now and get it sold fast! Bob Updegrave Palm Coast Agent (386) 449-9161

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GARAGE SALE! 44 Reybury Ln-Furniture, kitchenware, exercise equip., xmas items, lawn equip., collectibles, and much more! 2/2 & 2/3 9am-1pm MOVING SALE Friday February 1st and 2nd, 9am4pm, 7 Wilmont Place. EVERYTHING MUST GO!

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CAD DRAFTSMAN wanted. We are an established company that has been in business 20 years. Candidate must have experience in CAD, Revit, Tekla or other 3D software. Good character, responsible, works well in a team environment and reliable transportation is a must. This is an entry level position only. We will train the right candidate to be a structural steel draftsman. Please email resume to (386) 246-9877 www.hsdinc.net. ORGANIZED, HONEST Professional Ready to Work! Highly Experienced Special Events, Tourism, Executive Administration, Business Promotion, Customer Service, Outlook, Windows, Word, Excel, Quickbooks, Powerpoint, 95wpm. Background/Drug Test Qualified. (850) 377-5603.

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PALM COAST marina cove, 2 bed/2 bath, water view, clean, new flooring, fresh paint, w/d, pool, gated, $1350/month. Bob 201-280-3588.

Motor Homes/RVs

Puzzle One Solution: “I’m a fan myself, so when a fan does something that might be strange, I understand it.” – Benicio del Toro

2001 FLEETWOOD TIOGA, 1 owner, Only 34350 miles, please contact me directly at: call/txt (531) 333-3255 $2,500.

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BLUE KNIGHTS FLXXII MEMBERSHIP DRIVE, Flagler Blue Knights FL XXII looking for new members, ride motorcycles with like minded individuals. Open to all Former, Retired Active LEOs. (631) 960-5104 www.blueknightsflxxii.com.

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