PALM COAST
Observer YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 7, NO. 19
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MEMORIAL DAY: MAY 30 Several events remember those who gave all. Calendar: PAGE 22A
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THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2016
Imagine that! Best teacher Colleen Fonte gets a big national honor at Imagine School at Town Center. PAGE 3A
INSIDE CONGRATS, GRADUATES!
HISTORIC GRADUATION
Check out the graduating classes for Matanzas and Flagler Palm Coast high schools, in this year’s graduation section.
RETIRING!
KENT RYAN
June 30 will be the last day on the job for Kent Ryan, dean of the Flagler Palm Coast campus of Daytona State College. He has influenced many circles in Flagler County since moving to the community in 1985. His career began with Florida Power and Light, then moved him to fundraising for Florida Hospital Flagler and nine years at Daytona State. A party in his honor will be held at the college on June 17.
Jeff Dawsey
Ann Lauter embraces Matthew Mills, who was one of the first two graduates ever for the new First Baptist Christian Academy. SEE THE STORY AND PHOTOS ON PAGE 17A.
Off and running Que’Shaun Byrd and the Flagler Palm Coast Bulldogs won their spring game. What will they be working on this summer? PAGE 13A
RICHARD DUPONT After 32 years in education, including 26 at Bunnelle Elementary School, Richard Dupont has announced he is retiring after this school year. Photo by Jeff Dawsey
INSIDE PET DOG SAFE AFTER CRASH
The dog was ejected from the car on I-95. PAGE 2A
FOOD PANTRY WELL STOCKED
Letter carriers stamp out hunger! PAGE 4A
RENT INCREASE FOR SCHOOL?
The Flagler Beach City Commission is considering a big rent increase for a local Montessori school. PAGE 12A