Ormond Beach Observer 8-24-23

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Colleen Anderson reaches into the butterfly habitat to show the group one of the friendly monarchs.

rolled to a 42-0 win over the

opener. PAGE 4B

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players Jordan Mills (2) and Daniel DeFalco cannot stop Mainland defensive back Jhavin “Bubba”

from snagging a pick six during the kickoff classic.

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Plantation Oaks resident Colleen Anderson works to save monarch

CITY WATCH

FDOT’s A1A improvements are moving forward

County bans front-elevated cars on the beach

Effective Monday, Aug. 21, front-elevated vehicles have been banned from Volusia County beaches.

The ban, approved during the County Council meeting on Aug. 15, was requested by Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood as a safety measure, according to a press release.

JARLEENE ALMENAS SENIOR EDITOR

City pushes back against fuel farm

The Ormond Beach City Commission on Aug. 21 sent the Volusia County Council a letter in “strong opposition” to the Belvedere fuel farm proposed for 874 Hull Road.

Belvedere Terminals Company, LLC, received an air construction permit approval from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection on Aug. 1. On Aug. 15, following citizen outcry at a commission meeting, commissioners unanimously voted to file an appeal to the permit approval.

“The room was saturated with more than 100 residents eager to voice their apprehension and their plea for a reconsideration of this project,” the letter states.

“We believe it poses not only potential detriments to the quality of life in Ormond Beach but significant threats to the safety of our residents and the unincorporated areas of Volusia County.”

City staff has been speaking with the county, the Federal Aviation Administration and its state lobbyist to seek guidance on the issue, according to the City Manager’s Weekly Update released Friday, Aug. 18.

A Florida Department of Transportation project team is designing buried seawalls for Ormond-by-the-Sea and Flagler Beach and working to secure environmental permits to build them, FDOT stated in an Aug. 16 update on the $100-million seawall project.

FDOT proposed the project in March to mitigate and prevent hurricane damage along State Road A1A.

The state hopes to start construction in late 2023 or early 2024, beginning with the seawalls in Flagler County.

The seawalls would stretch from Sunrise Avenue to Marlin Drive in Ormond-by-the-Sea, and from half a mile north of Highbridge Road

in Ormond-by-the-Sea to South Central Avenue in Flagler Beach. The Ormond-by-the-Sea wall would span 1.28 miles; the Flagler Beach one would span 1.3 miles.

Volusia County is still working to fix walkovers damaged in the 2022 hurricanes, but the state’s project may delay some of those repairs.

“Major repairs to walkovers located within the planned seawall areas in northern Volusia County will not be made until after the walls are constructed,” FDOT stated in its emailed update. The county is also placing sand in critical areas and expects to partner with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in late 2024 for dredge projects at Ponce Inlet and the

Intracoastal Waterway, according to FDOT.

Design work is just beginning on an A1A resurfacing project from Sandra Drive to the Volusia/Flagler County line. The full project area will ultimately run from north of Granada Boulevard to the county line, and the project would add new pedestrian crossings and other safety enhancements.

Construction is expected to start on the southern segment, from north of Granada Boulevard to Sandra Drive, in late summer 2024.

The project will add six new midblock crossings, a wider sidewalk on the west side of the road and a new sidewalk on the east side north of Standish Drive.

“The modification will ensure beach drivers have an unobstructed view while driving on the county’s beach,” the press release states. “Motor vehicles that exhibit suspension, frame or chassis adjustments resulting in a front fender height alteration exceeding four inches compared to the rear fender height will not be permitted.”

The county defines“fender” as “the contoured component installed over a vehicle’s road wheels, designed to curtail the dispersion of mud, water or similar substances,” the press release states.

OBPD hosts

‘Operation 10-50’

The Ormond Beach Police Department welcomed 32 officers from neighboring agencies on Aug. 10 to help with traffic enforcement, according to the City Manager’s Weekly Update released Friday, Aug. 18.

“Operation 10-50” was created in response to numerous crashes and speed complaints citywide. The initiative, which ran from 2-8 p.m., resulted in:

„ 184 traffic stops

„ 216 citations

„ 9 criminal traffic citations

„ 89 written warnings

„ 2 felony drug arrests

„ 2 towed vehicles.

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Circulation

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FDOT is designing buried seawalls and preparing for A1A repaving projects in Ormond Beach and Ormond-by-the-Sea.

“Living in Ormond, growing up in Ormond, I love our small business community, and I really wanted to be part of that.”

Fern and Fable owner Rayna Dunlop. See Page 9A

A fair judgement

Tomoka Oaks golf course development hearing continued to September.

JARLEENE ALMENAS SENIOR EDITOR

When it comes to the development of the Tomoka Oaks golf course — if it happens — Ormond Beach Planning Board members want to get it “right.”

And after receiving a new site plan three days before the Tomoka Reserve’s continued public hearing on Monday, Aug. 21, the board members voted unanimously to follow city staff’s recommendation: Continue the meeting to Tuesday, Sept. 26, at Calvary Christian Center, to let the Planning Department review the developers’ new proposal in depth.

“I think what’s more important, no matter which side you’re on, is that we get it right,” Board member GG Galloway said. “That’s what we’re talking about. What is fair to both sides?”

Monday’s meeting was a continuation of a five-hour Planning Board meeting held on July 13, when over 30 residents of Tomoka Oaks and surrounding neighborhoods voiced their opposition to the development. Board members were also concerned about the development proposal, especially its density, the traffic it could generate and its compatibility with Tomoka Oaks.

Since then, developers Carl Velie, Ray Barshay, and Sheldon and Emily Rubin have altered their proposal for the 147-acre golf course at 20 Tomoka Oaks Blvd. Changes include reducing the number of lots from 276 to 272, eliminating the proposed 50-foot lots in the interior of the subdivision and replacing them with 60-foot lots, and replacing some of the 80-foot lots around the perimeter with 90-foot lots and 100-foot lots.

The developers also agreed to follow staff’s recommendations on setbacks, add sidewalks on Tomoka Oaks Boulevard and retain the existing 50-foot buffer between Tomoka Oaks and natural preservation areas on the golf course.

City Planning Director Steven Spraker said the developers submitted their changes after the city publicly advertised the meeting. He recommended that the board, if it wanted to consider the changes, do so at a new public hearing.

“It needs to be reviewed by the Site Plan Review Committee,” he said. “It needs to be advertised, and it needs to give a chance for everyone to review it and then to provide public comments to the board.”

Velie expressed the developers’ view of the outcome of the meeting in a statement to the Observer.

“Our efforts to accommodate constructive feedback shared by planning board members, city staff, and neighbors, following the July hearing, has taken our repurposed Tomoka Reserve plans back for another step in the public hearing process,” Velie wrote. “This was not the outcome we were looking for, but we’re fine with taking one step back in the hopes to take two steps forward in the approval process. We’ve made good progress and will continue to work in good faith to hammer out a good win-win for our proposed community within Ormond Beach.”

HOA VS. DEVELOPERS

Dennis Bayer, the attorney representing the volunteer Tomoka Oaks Homeowners Association, said he

thought further delays in the review process would be unfortunate. Still, he acknowledged that the HOA continues to have “areas of significant disagreement” with the developers.

“This development is going to have a significant impact on the quality of life of the existing, taxpaying property owners in the area, and that’s what is fueling the comments that we’re making,” Bayer said.

Two of the major disagreements surround lot sizes and density.

At the last meeting, the HOA and many residents said they want the developer to make all the development’s perimeter lots 100-foot lots.

Attorney Rob Merrell, representing the developers, said the developers didn’t believe this was possible. They proposed a compromise: adding 90-foot lots and 100-foot lots to the perimeter to replace some of the previously proposed 80-foot lots.

“I think what most of the folks were saying from the audience from the Tomoka Oaks community [was], ‘We want the back of our lots to look like the back of your lots,’” Merrell said. “So to a great extent, we’ve done that. And I will remind you that in addition to that, we’ve come up with a buffer that I think is significant.”

The HOA continues to push for 100-foot lots around the perimeter.

In terms of density, Bayer said removing four lots from the plan wasn’t a big change. Board members agreed.

“I’m no math whiz, but the compromise between zero and 276 is not 272,” Board member Mike Scudiero said.

Bayer asked the board to consider the density of the last development that was approved for the golf course property, which is zoned as a Planned Residential Development. In 2006, the City Commission approved a 122-unit development on 30 acres of the golf course.

Due to the 2008 recession, it was never built.

“This is not urban infill,” Bayer said. “This is the development of open recreational green space, and it’s been developed around by the homeowners expecting it to remain open space.”

ADDRESSING THE DIAMOND Traffic has also concerned residents.

At the previous July 13 hearing, Sans Lassiter, president of LTG Engineering and Planning, said a traffic study conducted by his firm calculated that the subdivision would add about 2,774 daily trips. The study found that the existing diamond intersection at Tomoka Oaks Boulevard and St. Andrews Drive was sufficient.

City staff disagreed and recommended the developers reconfigure the intersection. At Monday’s meeting, Merrell said the developers would be willing to “round out” the intersection to improve traffic flow. The developers will also add land-

scaping.

“We recognize that this ends up being the entrance to our community, so we’re going to do this 100% on our dime,” Merrell said.

If the commission approves the development, the developers will also apply to the Florida Department of Transportation for a traffic signal at Nova Road and Tomoka Oaks Boulevard within 30 days.

‘THIS IS NOT A TYPICAL NEIGHBORHOOD’

Some residents believe the golf course’s original 1963 covenant — which stated that the land must be used perpetually as a golf course — remains valid.

For board member Barry du Moulin, that’s an issue to double-check.

“If we build on land that shouldn’t have been built on, that’s going to be a mistake,” he said.

Attorneys representing the developers, the HOA and the city believe the covenant was released in the 1970s.

Board Chair Doug Thomas, who lives in Tomoka Oaks, said he was glad city staff and the board will take time to review the new changes, because the plans have continued to evolve between each meeting. This issue is too important, he added.

“What happens if we just went ahead now and either voted yes or no?” Thomas said. “What changes are going to be made between now and when it goes to the City Commission?”

Board member Troy Railsback said he thought the development could be altered to better conform to the area, and he remained concerned about density.

“I think there’s an opportunity to not try and squeeze as many properties in there as possible,” he said.

The development is essentially an “enclave within an enclave,” said board member Al Jorczak. All developments add traffic, but he’d like to see if there are ways to mitigate impacts to surrounding neighborhoods.

“It’s a little bit like asking cattle and sheep to graze on the same piece of property, and that’s probably not reasonable,” Jorczak said.

The proposal needs more work, he said. If a different use for the property is possible — something he said was probably unlikely — he encouraged citizens to bring it forward.

Board member Angeline Schull said the board needs to take the time to review plans and address all concerns.

“This is not a typical neighborhood that we have going in here,” she said. “This is not like Plantation Oaks that has nobody around it. ... It is infill, but this is not derelict land infill. This is a beautiful piece of property inside a community.”

“This is not urban infill. This is the development of open recreational green space, and it’s been developed around by the homeowners expecting it to remain open space.”

DENNIS BAYER, attorney representing the Tomoka Oaks HOA

“We recognize that this ends up being the entrance to our community, so we’re going to do this 100% on our dime.”

ROB MERRELL, attorney representing the developers

Attorney Rob Merrell said the developers could “round out” the Tomoka Oaks Boulevard and St. Andrews Drive intersection to improve traffic flow. Rendering courtesy of the city of Ormond Beach

Board members Mike Scudiero Troy Railsback, Angeline Schull, Doug Thomas, Barry du Moulin, Al Jorczak and GG Galloway listen during the public hearing for the proposed Tomoka Reserve development on Monday, Aug. 21.

Photos by Jarleene Almenas

Bunnell Elementary School assembly targeted African Americans

The presentation said 32% of students in the group performed at or above grade level; Black and biracial students performing at or above grade level were included in the assembly.

BRENT WORONOFF ASSOCIATE EDITOR

On Friday, Aug. 18, African American students in the fourth and fifth grade at Bunnell Elementary School were called to an assembly in the cafeteria to discuss the group’s underperformance on standardized assessment tests and how they can do better in the future.

Parents were upset about the presentation for several reasons. They weren’t informed about it beforehand; they only heard about it from their children after they arrived home that afternoon. Low-scoring students in other ethnic groups were not included in the assembly.

And the group not only included African American and biracial students who were performing below grade level, but also those who achieved passing grades and even high-scoring grades.

Parents complained to BES Prin-

cipal Donelle Evensen and Flagler Schools Interim Superintendent LaShakia Moore over the weekend and on Monday, Aug. 21.

Moore told the Observer on Monday that the intentions of the presentation, which included a PowerPoint, were good in that the purpose was to motivate students, but the approach was not successful and will “definitely” not be used again.

“There are many things that we could have done differently in order to eliminate some of the frustration that our families are experiencing right now,” Moore said.

The PowerPoint presented the problem that “AA” (African Americans) have underperformed on standardized tests for the past three years.

“We only have 32% of our students who are at a Level 3 or higher for ELA/ Math. We are supposed to have at least 41%,” according to the PowerPoint.

The solutions included each student committing to earning a Level 3

or higher on all standardized assessments, concentrating on scoring 75% or higher on all curriculum-based assessments and committing to maintain high iReady scores within their individual track.

The FAST (Florida Assessment of Student Thinking) Challenge was presented, in which students would be matched up against an opponent; the student achieving the higher English Language Arts and Math scores on the FAST test would be rewarded with a meal from McDonald’s.

Three parents informed the Observer that the group was told that students who are not responsible in school are in danger later in life of being shot and killed or going to jail. That statement was not included in the PowerPoint and the parents were told by Evensen that she did not approve that beforehand.

Moore said the district will be investigating that portion of the presentation.

Nicole Aviles, whose child was included in the group, said, “The situation is way crazy. None of this would have been a big deal if they brought everyone into the cafeteria.”

Aviles said she has contacted a lawyer.

One parent who did not want her

name used in this story said her fifth-grade daughter was one of six students brought on stage who had scored fours or fives on their assessments.

“That is targeting, making it seem they’re better (than the others),” the parent said.

Danielle Brown, whose fourth grader was included, said she met with Evensen, who told her the presentation was born out of good intentions: to reach out and encourage the group to do better.

“To me, it set up a chance for them to get bullied,” Brown said. “We should never take one race out. I don’t think you should tell children, ‘Statistically speaking, your race isn’t doing as well as other (ethnicities).’ My meeting went well with (Evensen). She realizes it was not executed properly. But I’m not confident it won’t happen again if not every parent knows what went on. It’s taking 100 steps backward.”

Moore said the district reports how all of its students are doing on assessments, as well as subgroups such as students with disabilities, African American students and students for whom English is not their first language. She said the district reviews how students are perform-

“The situation is way crazy. None of this would have been a big deal if they brought everyone into the cafeteria.”

ing and identifies strategies that can help them perform better.

“After speaking with Ms. Evensen on Saturday, this came from a good place,” Moore said of the presentation. “We could have done better with how we approached this, though.” Moore said a teacher at BES “came up with the idea of, can we do something we hadn’t done before? ... Can we try just speaking to those students directly? Great intentions, however, when we think about the perception of many of the families that I’ve spoken with, as well as how we typically do things, it does bring alarm to many of our families.

“It’s obvious that that approach was not successful for all of our students or their families,” she said.

Volusia County reports record-breaking sea turtle nesting season

Last year, sea turtles laid 1,427 nests on Volusia County beaches. This year, 1,482 nests have been laid so far.

PAT KUEHN VOLUSIA COUNTY COMMUNITY

INFORMATION

With six weeks left until nesting season ends, sea turtles have laid a record-breaking 1,482 nests on Volusia County beaches. This beats last year’s record of 1,427. Staff and volunteers have also counted more than 33,000 hatched eggshells. Loggerheads have laid 1,251 nests so far. Green sea turtles have scored a personal best with 231 nests, up from

the previous record of 98. Turtle monitors have observed five leatherback nests and four Kemp’s Ridley nests. As the nests are beginning to hatch, thousands of hatchlings are making their way to the ocean, a trek that can be fraught with perils. Bright lights can discourage adult sea turtles from nesting and confuse hatchlings. By redirecting lights away from the beach and turning them off when not in use, beachfront residents can allow moonlight and starlight to guide nesting females

and hatchlings away from danger.

If you have questions about turtlefriendly lighting, call 386-238-4773.

Help save turtles using these tips:

n Leave sea turtles and nests alone.

n Avoid walking on the fragile dune system and native plants.

n Minimize use of lighting at night.

n Do not use cellphones to light your way at night.

n If lights are needed, use only red LED flashlights.

n When leaving the beach, remove obstacles by flattening sandcastles,

Breaking The Stigma Around Hearing Aids

Dr. Indira Álvarez, Clinical Director & Owner Palm Coast Hearing Center

According to Healthy Hearing, 30 million people in the United States suffer from hearing loss, yet only about 15 percent of that group have ever worn a hearing aid. This is definitely true in Palm Coast and Ormond Beach. From my experience, about 1 in 10 patients who have treatable hearing loss refuse treatment.

Most of the time it is not cost, it is because hearing aids have unfair stigmas attached to them.

Below are the top five hearing aid stigmas that I see and the truth that breaks them.

They are ugly - This is by far the biggest deterrent people have when considering hearing aids. Many people think that hearing aids are bulky, uncomfortable and embarrassing. However, this is far from the truth. For years now, hearing aid manufacturers have been able to create smaller, less visible amplification devices that sit comfortably within the ears. Although hearing aids have not become as trendy as glasses (yet!), they are also not ugly and most aren’t even noticeable!

They are expensive - Another common worry I hear from

patients is the price of their hearing aids. Although hearing aids can be expensive-ranging from $2000 to more than $6000 for a pair if you don’t have insurance-consider their worth. Your hearing is important! You want to hear and understand your children and communicate confidently. If cost is your biggest worry, consider pursuing payment options. We partner with a company that offers loans, allowing patients to make small monthly payments for their hearing aids.

They are easily damagedPeople don’t want to shell out thousands of dollars on devices that may or may not work and that might easily break. Palm Coast Hearing Center ensures that your aids are not only reli-

able and durable but also fit to your individual prescription. All our devices come with comprehensive warranties as well as loss and damage insurance coverage included in their price.

They aren’t worth it - Some people worry that they won’t use their hearing aids or that wearing them won’t make a difference. Both ideas must be addressed

separately. First, hearing aids are so worth it! They not only amplify sound for better hearing, but they also discourage brain atrophy. Hearing loss deprives the brain of certain stimuli, causing cognitive decline. According to a 2019 study, hearing loss is associated with a significant increase in the risk of dementia, especially in patients aged 45 to 64 years. Their findings suggest that implementing early hearing protection, screenings, and the use of hearing aids may help reduce this potential risk factor for dementia. Of course, hearing aids can be a benefit to you only if you wear them every day! You decide whether to abide by the rule or not. By wearing them inconsistently, you make it more difficult for your brain to readjust to normal hearing once you use your aids again.

They make me look oldWe already covered that hearing aids are smaller and less noticeable than they used to be, but we should also mention that they are also used by people of all ages. In fact, a WHO report from 2015 forecasted that 1.1 billion teens and young adults would injure their hearing permanently due to excessive use of headphones and louder and louder music festivals. Also, people with hearing loss

filling in holes, and taking chairs.

n Dispose of trash and recyclables in proper receptacles.

n Do not use fireworks.

If you see a nesting sea turtle or hatchlings, stand far away and quietly enjoy this special experience. If a turtle appears to be in immediate danger, notify a lifeguard or Beach Safety officer or call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at 888-404-3922. At night, call the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office at 386-248-1777, Ext. 3.

who avoid amplification seem older because they are constantly asking others to repeat themselves or are struggling to keep up a steady conversation. I often ask my patients, what do you think makes you look older? Constantly asking others to repeat or wearing barely noticeable amplification that allows you to enjoy AND keep up with the conversation?

At Palm Coast Hearing Center, our mission is to not only provide the best quality hearing care possible, but also to educate the community and help all patients make informed decisions so they can get the care they need and deserve. Want to learn more about hearing health? Visit our website at palmcoasthearingcenter.com and click the “About” button, then “Helpful Articles”. You can also schedule an appointment online. We also have a second location to serve you in Ormond Beach at www. ormondhearingcenter.com.

NICOLE AVILES, parent of a Bunnell Elementary fifth grader.

Photo by Jaymie Reneker Loggerhead hatchlings emerge from a nest.

Kayak launch, rental kiosks open at Waterfront Park

The city also added QR code information stations, built a patio and reinforced the park’s shoreline.

Paddling enthusiasts can now rent kayaks and paddleboards at Waterfront Park and access the Intracoastal Waterway using the park’s new concrete boat ramp and floating dock launching pad.

“The community has spoken, and today, their dreams are realized,” Palm Coast Parks & Recreation Director James Hirst said during an Aug. 18 ribbon-cutting ceremony for the park’s latest enhancements. Visitors can paddle to or from the park in kayaks, canoes and rowboats. Workers have also added QR code information stations and new landscaping and updated the Children’s Memorial Garden. The $1.2 million park renovation began in November 2022 with funding from a three-part FIND grant, city-generated impact fees and capital funds, according to a news release from the Palm Coast city government.

“It’s beautiful. Can’t wait to use

it,” Palm Coast resident Aloha Van Jasinski said at the ceremony.

Mayor David Alfin highlighted key features of the expansion.

“We’ve included a beautiful patio area with endless opportunities for recreation,” Alfin said. “And we’ve

fortified the shoreline with upgraded landscaping and added updated QR stations throughout the trail so you can learn more about the park on your cell phone.” Watercraft rentals from self-service PADL rental kiosks start at $25

per hour. Paddlers also can sign up for a $30 monthly membership.

PADL, a watercraft rental company based in Key Biscayne, has entered a revenue-sharing agreement with Palm Coast: PADL will receive 80% of rental revenue, while the city will receive 20%, according to the news release. The city plans to add a second PADL rental station at Long Creek in the next two to three months.

Waterfront Park’s newly renovated Children’s Memorial Garden, created in 2010, serves as a memorial for parents to remember children who have died.

“It is one of the purest spots in Palm Coast, a place to soften the sadness for visitors looking for a quiet place of peace,” Alfin said.

Mike Pino of Saboungi Construction, the job site superintendent for the Waterfront Park renovation project, has also worked on the Indian Trail Sports Complex, Heroes Memorial Park, Ralph Carter Park and Seminole Woods Neighborhood Park.

“I built this park from day one, and am also a resident of Palm Coast,” Pino said. “I put a lot of love into this project, and I’m very proud of how it turned out.”

Photos by Dori Umansky

The Florida Inland Navigation District funded $533,000 of the $1.2 million project. Another $462,000 came from impact fees, while $205,000 came from the city’s capital funds. From left to right: Saboungi Construction’s Mohammad Mounir Khabazeh, FIND Commissioner Randy Stapleford, Palm Coast Mayor David Alfin, City Manager Denise Bevan, City Councilman Nick Klufas and Stormwater and Engineering Director Carl Cote.

Florida Inland Navigation District Commissioner Randy Stapleford speaks at an Aug. 18 ribbon-cutting ceremony for renovations at Waterfront Park. Palm Coast Mayor David Alfin is at right.

A new kayak launch will help paddlers access the water.

COPS CORNER

AUG. 14

FREELOADER

9:45 a.m. — 100 block of East Granada Boulevard, Ormond Beach Fraud. A local public bus driver contacted police after suspecting that one of his passengers stole his checkbook.

The driver told police that he had let the passenger, who had been riding the bus for about six months, move in with him after the passenger fell on hard times, according to a police report.

About a week before he spoke with police, the driver noticed that a reloadable debit card was missing from a drawer in his home.

He confronted the passenger about it, but the man denied taking it.

Then, the next day, the driver got a phone call from a local bank representative who said someone was trying to cash a check in his name. The suspect matched the passenger’s description.

The driver then noticed that his checkbook had also been stolen from his home. He gave police the 47-yearold passenger’s physical description, which included a “shiny bald head,” and said he wanted to pursue charges.

AUG. 18

TAPPING IN

6:16 p.m. — 200 block of South Ocean Shore Boulevard, the Flagler Pier in Flagler Beach Trespass, petit theft, burglary. A homeless man was arrested when

surveillance footage caught him jumping a fence to steal a cup of beer from a restaurant’s outside tap.

Another local homeless man spotted the suspect, who had been camping under the pier, jumping the barricade to the closed section of the pier, then hopping a fence into the restaurant’s outdoor seating area.

The witness told the restaurant manager about the incident the next day, according to the suspect’s arrest report.

The surveillance footage showed the suspect pouring himself a cup of beer from the tap, then jumping the fence again to leave. A police officer arrested the suspect underneath the pier.

The suspect admitted he’d stolen the beer but said he didn’t see why it was a big deal, since he’d had a bad week and intended to pay it back later.

AUG. 19

SIBLING DISCORD

12:01 a.m. — 100 block of North State Street, Bunnell Disorderly conduct, resisting arrest. Two intoxicated sisters were separated — and one was arrested — after the two began fighting outside of a bar for no apparent reason.

Two police officers on patrol noticed a group of people trying to separate the two women, according to an arrest report.

One woman broke free and charged at the other again as police arrived.

Officers secured the woman in the back of the police car, where she continued to scream at the other woman. The other woman, crying, told officers that the two

were sisters and asked the officers not to arrest her sister.

When officers asked why they were fighting, the crying woman said she didn’t know how it started.

No one in the crowd or the bar knew, either: The two women were drinking inside and getting along fine until they stepped outside to leave and began to fight, according to the report.

Because the first sister continued to scream and fight the restraints, officers arrested her for disorderly conduct.

AT A GLANCE

7:50 a.m. — First block of Broadriver Road, Ormond Beach Loitering. After receiving a call about a suspicious person looking into the windows of homes in a gated neighborhood, police spotted the suspect walking eastbound on Broadriver Road.

Officers asked the man, a 36-year-old from Ormond Beach, what he was doing. The man said he used to live in the neighborhood and wanted to check in on his old house, according to a police report.

He told police that his home had been “stolen from him” and that he had moved out three years ago to “avoid conflict.” He said he wanted to look inside and see if he recognized any of the belongings.

The reporting officer asked the man what he intended to do if he did recognize anything in the house.

“Are you asking if I was going to break in?” the man responded, according to the report.

Police spoke with the owner of the house the man claimed he used to live in. She said she didn’t recognize him and that she had lived in the home for 10 years.

Officers arrested the man and took him to jail.

Make way for the legends! Registration is open for Senior Games. Adults over 50 can compete in thirteen events, including tennis, pickleball, bowling, surfing, and more. To register visit palmcoast.gov/seniorgames.

CRIME REPORT

Murder victim ID’d after 26 years

A homicide victim found in the Intracoastal Waterway in 1997 has been identified by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office’s Cold Case Unit.

The victim is Robert Bruce McPhail, 58. He was from the Kenora and Winnipeg regions of Canada, but moved to South Florida in the mid1990s, according to a press release from the FCSO.

FCSO deputies found the body of an unknown white man floating in the Intracoastal Waterway, northeast of then-Sea Ray Boats, now Boston Whaler, on Sept. 10, 1997. They pulled the body from the water and found that the victim was bound and had been shot and stabbed multiple times.

Cold Case Unit Detec-

BRIEFS

Bunnell library branch changes operating hours

In Loving Memory of Edward

tive Sarah Scalia identified McPhail with help from Othram, a private forensic genetic genealogy corporation, the press release said. A facial approximation of McPhail, created in 1997, was the only known image of him until a tipster sent the FCSO photos of McPhail last week.

If anyone has any informa-

to 7 p.m. beginning in September to accommodate after-school needs.

The library will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and closed Friday through Sunday.

The new hours will begin Tuesday, Sept. 5, after the Labor Day holiday, according to a press release from the Flagler County government.

“The Bunnell Branch Library has received many comments from library users asking us to offer our services into the evening,” Assistant Library Director Joe Saloom said.

The Bunnell branch currently operates MondayFriday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Marvin’s Garden Plaza, 4601 E. Moody Boulevard, Suite F1. The phone number is 386437-7390.

The Flagler County Public Library Palm Coast Main Branch — located at 2500 Palm Coast Parkway — is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. It is closed on Sundays.

City launches tax info website

Palm Coast has launched a new webpage to help explain property tax notices residents are receiving in the mail.

The Flagler County Property Appraiser has begun mailing out Truth in Millage — or TRIM — notices explaining

tion about McPhail’s life or his murder, they can submit a tip through email at TIPS@ flaglersheriff.com, directly to Cold Case Detective Sarah Scalia at SScalia@flaglersheriff.com or call 386-3134911.

Anonymous tips may be submitted to Crime Stoppers of Northeast Florida by calling 1-888-277-TIPS (8477), and could be eligible for a reward of up to $9,500.

Man gets 10 years for gas station robbery

A Volusia County man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after the armed robberies of a Palm Coast gas station and a Volusia County store.

Collin Calvert, 21, was sentenced for the Dec. 19 armed robbery of a Mobil gas station on Pine Lakes Parkway in Palm Coast and a Dec. 22 armed robbery in Port

Orange, a press release from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said.

Calvert stole around $4,700 from the Palm Coast gas station and stole the AR-15 used in the robbery from a home in Port Orange, according to his arrest report. He pleaded no contest to all charges, in both counties.

If the case had gone to trial, he could have been sentenced to life in prison, according to court documents.

Instead, after his 10 years in prison, he will face five years of probation. The 242 days Calvert has been in custody since his arrest will be credited toward his sentence, the documents said.

Between Flagler and Volusia Counties, he was charged with robbery with a firearm, four counts of grand theft with a firearm, two counts of dealing in stolen property, armed burglary of an unoccupied structure and criminal mischief.

essential information about property assessments, proposed property tax rates and upcoming public hearings.

The city’s new platform at palmcoast.gov/finance/ property-tax is designed to help residents understand the information, according to a press release from the city.

The webpage contains detailed information about the property tax notices, including how tax revenues help fund essential public services and infrastructure projects, the press release said.

The goal of the webpage is to demystify the property tax

process and keep residents informed as part of the city’s commitment to transparency, the press release said.

Follow Emergency Management for storm updates

As the tropics become more active with disturbances and hurricanes, the Flagler County government is encouraging residents to follow the Emergency Management department on social media to stay informed.

Emergency Management has social media accounts on Instagram, Facebook and X, formerly known as Twitter, under the social media handle “FlaglerEOC,” a press release from Flagler County said.

Preparedness is part of the department’s mantra, Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord said.

“Always have preparedness measures in place, and make sure you are accessing accurate, verified information,” Lord said.

Residents can ensure they are prepared by staying informed, making a plan for evacuation and communication with loved ones and building a a disaster supply kit that includes food, water, medications, flashlights and batteries, and clothing to live “off the grid” for a full seven days.

Another Disaster Supply Sales Tax Holiday will take place from Saturday, Aug. 26 through Friday, Sept. 8.

The county reminds residents that the peak of hurricane season is still ahead and runs until the end of November, the press release said.

Images courtesy of the FCSO

This photo, recently sent to the FCSO, is one of the first images law enforcement officers have received of Robert Bruce McPhail.

Courtesy photo

The Flagler County Public Library Bunnell branch is extending its operating hours to 7 p.m. beginning in September to accommodate after-school needs.

Ormond Beach resident opens new bookstore

JARLEENE ALMENAS SENIOR EDITOR

Ormond Beach resident Rayna Dunlop’s lifelong dream was to own a bookstore.

She’s always been a big reader, and as a mom of three, Dunlop said, her love of reading has continued to evolve over the years — beyond reading as a hobby, she’s passionate about making books accessible and finding a way to spark community connections.

That’s her mission for Fern and Fable, located at 600 S. Yonge St. Suite 7B.

“We have just spent our summer putting this together as a family,” Dunlop said. “My kids were helping to build book shelves and stocking up all the books, and just sharing our family love of reading.”

Dunlop opened her bookstore last week. A ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce will be held from 4-5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 31.

Fern and Fable offers both new and used books, and Dunlop plans to provide story times and host book club meetings and special events for the community. Dunlop is working with the Early Learning Coalition

BIZ BUZZ

LIFESTYLE

Kathy Johnston has joined Lifestyle Realty Group’s Ormond Beach brokerage as an agent. Johnston comes to Lifestyle Realty Group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she was an agent for

of Flagler and Volusia in October to promote children’s literacy and raise money for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

Dunlop — who previously worked for the Observer — decided last fall to open a bookstore. At first, she toyed with the idea of a mobile bookshop, but ultimately felt a brick-and-mortar business was a better fit.

The space at Palm Plaza was the “perfect little spot,” she said.

“Living in Ormond, growing up in Ormond, I love our small business community and I really wanted to be part of that,” Dunlop said.

The recent discourse on school book bans, she said, also pushed her to make books accessible for all at

Fern and Fable. She wants to be an advocate for reading and accessibility to reading, she said.

“That’s a big piece of our heart and why we’re here,” Dunlop said.

One author that shaped her life? Jane Austen.

“As a teenager, there were a lot of

PHYSICIANS TAKE ON LEADERSHIP ROLES

The Florida College of Emergency Physicians has appointed Halifax Health physicians Dr. Zach Terwilliger and Dr. Stephen Viel to its board of directors for the 2023-2026 term.

books I wasn’t allowed to read, but Jane Austen gave me a picture of a strong woman,” Dunlop said. “And also the sweet romances, and that is really a big part of my love for reading.”

In addition to books, Dunlop loves gardening and house plants, which

is designed to cultivate the next generation of physician leaders,” he said. “Through mentorship, education, and hands-on experience, we aim to empower emerging leaders with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of healthcare.”

are reflected in her store’s name.

Plus, she’s loved the name Fern ever since she read Charlotte’s Web. “I always was like, ‘Maybe I’ll have a little girl named Fern one day,’ but this is my baby too,” Dunlop said. Visit fernandfablebooks.com.

Lifestyle

Viel chairs the FCEP Leadership Academy, according to a press release from Halifax Health.

“Our Leadership Academy

Terwilliger expressed his enthusiasm for his co-chair of the Leadership Academy position.

“I am honored to take on this responsibility alongside Dr. Viel,” Terwilliger said. “We

are dedicated to fostering a culture of growth and innovation within the emergency medicine community, ultimately leading to enhanced patient care.”

Both physicians are members of the American College of Emergency Physicians, according to the news release.

Kathy Johnston

Fern and Fable is located at Palm Plaza, at 600 S. Yonge St., Suite 7B.

Dr. Zach Terwilliger

Dr. Stephen Viel

Photos by Jarleene Almenas Fern and Fable has a dedicated children’s book section.

Rayna Dunlop opened her new bookstore in Ormond Beach last week.

ART OF HARD WORK

Seabreeze High School sophomore earns her black belt.

Though she be but little, she is fierce.

Fifteen-year-old Layla Acosta, of Ormond Beach, earned her first-degree black belt on Saturday, Aug.19, at Stan Lee’s United Martial Arts.

At 4 years old, Layla’s parents signed her up for an after-school activity at the Ormond Beach studio, where she thrived. Now a sophomore at Seabreeze High School, Layla has persisted at martial arts for 10 years.

“I trained every day after school, through all of the elementary and middle school,” Layla said.

After passing her official test earlier in the day, Layla demonstrated the grappling, punching and kicking techniques she mastered to family, friends and supporters on Saturday evening. After the hour-long presentation, Layla was awarded her first-degree black belt and certificate.

Layla reflected on her training at the studio.

“It is special to me because everyone has always been here for me,” she said.

United Martial Arts, at 11 S. Washington St. in Ormond Beach, has welcomed students for 27 years, teaching martial arts to kids and adults alike. Owner Stan Lee spoke proudly of Layla and her accomplishments. Layla, he said, is the 46th person to earn a black belt at his school.

“So out of maybe 4,000 students ... only special people get this far,” Lee said.

SUZANNE McCARTHY CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Photos by Suzanne McCarthy

Layla Acosta, 15, of Ormond Beach, demonstrates a kicking technique assisted by Peyton Raymond, 17, of Ormond Beach

as Stan Lee observes.

Stan Lee presents Layla Acosta with her first degree black belt.

Layla Acosta, 15, of Ormond Beach, demonstrates a flying kick over three students.

City recognizes young photographers in first youth photo contest.

Pixels for Pizzo

JARLEENE ALMENAS SENIOR EDITOR

The city of Ormond Beach celebrated the four winners of its first Young Adult Photography Contest on Aug. 5.

The contest, themed around the city’s parks, nature and green spaces, was created in memory of city photographer David Pizzo, who died in January at 73 years old. Pizzo — who, according to his obituary moved to Ormond Beach from New York in 2007 — had worked for Eastman Kodak Company for more than 20 years.

“He was proud to hold the distinguished reputation of being the professional photographer for the city, as well as for local businesses and the community,” a Jan. 21 mayor’s proclamation in honor of Pizzo reads.

“... His work was an art, he did it well and with much zeal,” the proclamation states.

And art was created during the contest, which was open to all children ages 12-17 living in Volusia County.

Gabriella Rosa, of Ormond Beach, won best of show for her photograph, titled “Flowers.” She heard about the contest from her dad, who saw the city’s post about the contest on Facebook. She’d gotten a GoPro camera for Christmas and has spent the last couple months exploring photography.

Rosa, a freshman at Seabreeze High School, said she took her camera to a field with her sister one day, just for fun.

“I decided to take my camera for some sky pics, and then I noticed the flowers,” she said. “I’m like, ‘Hey I can get a really cool shot with this.’”

She wasn’t expecting to win the contest.

“It was incredible to see every-

body’s artwork too,” Rosa said.

Evan Doane, an Ormond Beach 17-year-old, got a camera in June and started taking pictures.

The Mainland High School senior won first place for his photograph, titled “Transparent.”

“For the past year and a half, I’ve taken photos on my phone, and I’ve always wanted a camera for myself so I can take photos like that,” Doane said.

Winning first place in his first contest caught him by surprise, he said. Everybody’s work was amazing, he added.

“It’s really cool to see a photo that you’ve taken be hung up around everybody else’s that has had experience with photography, and it kind of just looks like it fits in with everybody else’s,” he said.

DC Pickering, of Ponce Inlet, won second place for her photograph titled “Incognito.” Pickering has been interested in photography for a couple years and saw the local contest as an opportunity that doesn’t come very often — there aren’t that many competitions in the area, the Spruce Creek High School sophomore said.

This was Pickering’s first time placing in a competition.

“It was really awesome to see my photo in The Casements,” Pickering said. “And for future people who want to enter the competition, I would say it’s a great opportunity, even if you don’t win anything; it’s just a cool experience.”

Pickering’s mother Tara found the competition online.

“I think that having different organizations allow youth in our area to show their skillset and show their creativity is fantastic,” Tara Pickering said.

The third place winner was Lily Chiofalo, a seventh grader from Port Orange. Her photograph was titled “Orange Wings in Yellow Flowers,”

and Chiofalo said she knew once she spotted the butterfly that it would make a great photograph.

“It really stood out against the flowers, and I love animals and taking pictures of them,” she said.

This was her first contest too. When she found out she’d won, she said, she was “really excited and surprised.”

Her mother, Shannon Chiofalo, added that the setup at The Casements was very professional.

“Everybody’s entries were so beautiful,” she said. “I felt really proud to see her work up there on the wall.”

The art will remain on display through Friday, Aug. 25. The prize ribbons were sponsored by The Casements Camera Club.

BEST IN SHOW Gabriella Rosa, left, won Best in Show for “Flowers” in the city’s first Young Adult Photography Contest.

THIRD PLACE “Orange Wings in Yellow Flowers,” by Lily Chiofalo

SECOND PLACE “Incognito,” by DC Pickering

FIRST PLACE Evan Doane won first place for his photo “Transparent” (above) in the city’s first Young Adult Photography Contest.

Courtesy photos

Make yourself at home

The greatest 3-point-shooting dad?

Given my age, not to mention my height, an NBA contract is, shall we say, unlikely anyway.

BRIAN MCMILLAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Hall-of-Famer Ted Williams once said, “All I want out of life is that when I walk down the street folks will say, ‘There goes the greatest hitter that ever lived.’” My goal is similar, but it’s related to basketball instead of baseball, and maybe on a smaller scale: I want my children to say, “There goes my dad, the greatest 3-point-shooter in the neighborhood.”

YOUR TOWN

JEWISH FEDERATION DONATES BACKPACKS

The Jewish Federation of Volusia and Flagler County delivered backpacks and teacher supply kits to Ormond Beach Elementary before the first day of school.

Jewish Federation President Marvin Miller handed the items to Office Specialists Amanda Frick and Christian Kalmoutis. Gloria Max, the late executive director of the Jewish Federation, started the nonprofit’s Operation Backpack program in 1996.

The Jewish Federation’s Jerry Doliner Food Bank also serves people in need in Volusia and Flagler County, regardless of their religion.

This summer, I shot baskets all by myself just about every morning, before anyone else in my family was awake. At first it was just for fun, and because my doctor said I should get more exercise. But as I started tracking my attempts in sets of 50, I noticed that I was making more and more of them. I started averaging about 17 makes and felt proud when I made 20 out of 50. Then I hit 25, and I was so thrilled I smiled on my entire drive home, and I barged into the house to tell my sleepy wife and children all about my personal record. Each set of 50 contained many moments of drama, as I sometimes had to make my final shot just to reach my goal. I told my 8-year-old daughter, Kennedy, about one such moment: “So I’m sitting at 29 out 49, and I’ve never hit 30 out of 50 before. I jog over to the top of the arc, and I let the ball fly, and it’s soaring through the air — remember, if I make this, it’s a new personal record — and there it goes toward the rim — and in! Thirty! Can you believe it?! Isn’t that exciting?”

RIDE FOR CHILDREN SET FOR OCT. 8

The 29th Annual Bruce Rossmeyer Ride For Children will take place on Sunday, Oct. 8.

The ride raises money to send children with serious illnesses to Camp Boggy Creek, according to a news release.

“When you hear that rumble coming down 44, with all of those bikers on their way to camp to help our campers, it’s humbling,” said Dan Jurman, Camp Boggy Creek president and CEO. “... It matters a great deal to our campers and their families.”

Riders from all over Central Florida will ride with a police escort from Destination Daytona in Ormond Beach to Camp Boggy Creek in Eustis, where they will be welcomed with live music and chances to win prizes. For sponsorships or to sign up or volunteer, visit rideforchildren.com.

Kennedy responded with one word: “Boring.”

My quest for the admiration of my children was hitting a major road bump.

As the summer ended, it has become harder to keep my schedule, and, a few times, I shot baskets instead of helping with the morning routine as my younger children prepared for the first few days of school. Not ideal, but my wife, Hailey, encouraged me to keep up with my basketball workouts. She knows it makes me happy, and the exercise is still important, even if I have to miss out on helping with the kids in

the morning. Doctor’s orders, right?

Still, it was starting to feel like this routine was going to have to end.

On Saturday, Aug. 19, I went to shoot at the hoop at my church. For the first time in months, I didn’t count my attempts.

And partway through, I saw that I was not alone in the building anymore: Some of my friends from my congregation were there, too, because it was their turn to do the vacuuming and scrub the toilets.

I couldn’t very well keep shooting and let them do all the work. So I paused my timer, grabbed a vacuum and cleaned a hallway and a few rooms.

A thought came to mind: I want my children to say, “There goes my dad, the kind of person who would help clean the church even when it wasn’t his turn.”

That’s not to say that my basketball days are over. But I will probably be more selective when I take time away from my children to play. Given my age, not to mention my height, an NBA contract is, shall we say, unlikely anyway.

In the end, giving my children hugs before school is more important than tracking my stats. But for what it’s worth, if you’re curious, my all-time high is 35 makes out of 50 attempted 3-pointers. Are you smiling? I’m smiling.

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LETTERS

Fuel is a risk

Dear Editor: Everyone seems to worry about the trucks delivering fuel but no one has said anything about fuel being delivered to the tanks. There is plenty of risk any time fuel is moved. This just doubles the problem.

WALT GALLOWAY Ormond Beach

CLUBS BUY BACKPACKS, SHOES FOR STUDENTS

The Ormond-by-the-Sea Fraternal Order of the Eagles No. 4435 and the Ormond-by-the-Sea Lions Club recently completed a back-to-school campaign Beachside Elementary School.

Ormond

SWEEPSTAKES WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Congratulations to the winners of the Observer’s Back to School Sweepstakes! The contest, which was live from July 20 to Aug. 9, received more than 700 entries and awarded over $1,000 in prizes.

GRAND PRIZE

n Courtney Berrios, of Palm Coast

Our grand prize winner was Palm Coast resident Courtney Berrios, who won a $500 check for a local back-to-school shopping spree provided by KIX Country, dinner for four at Texas Roadhouse in Palm Coast and a back-to-school-themed bundt cake from Nothing Bundt Cakes. In addition to Berrios, the winners were:

SECOND PLACE PRIZE

n Lander Joissin, of Palm Coast

Award: $250 check for a local backto-school shopping spree sponsored by by D.R. Horton, dinner for four at Texas Roadhouse in Palm Coast and a back-to-school bundt cake.

THIRD PLACE PRIZE

n Lazara Davis, of Palm Coast

Award: Backpack plus school supplies, with a photoshoot session for 24 photos plus edits by Distinguished Creative, LLC; dinner for four at Texas Roadhouse in Palm

Grand prize winner Courtney Berrios and her family

bundt cake.

n Candice Hutcherson, of Palm Coast Award: $150 gift card to Target,

Donations from club members,

sponsored by Hammock Beach Resort; dinner for four at Texas Roadhouse in Palm Coast; and a back-to-school bundt cake.

n Janet Stevens, of Palm Coast Award:$150 toward tuition or camp, sponsored by SunCoast Community School; dinner for four at Texas Roadhouse in Palm Coast; and a back-to-school bundt cake.

n Lauren Colwell, of De Leon Springs and Ormond Beach Award: Catering party valued at $150, sponsored by Palm Coast Chick-fil-A; dinner for four at Texas Roadhouse in Palm Coast; and a back-to-school bundt cake.

n Karissa Garret, of Flagler Beach Award: Backpack plus school supplies, valued at $120, sponsored by Orthodontic Specialists of Palm Coast; dinner for four at Texas Roadhouse in Palm Coast; and a back-toschool bundt cake.

n Yissel Guzman, of Palm Coast Award: $150 Visa or Mastercard gift card, sponsored by Waste Pro; dinner for four at Texas Roadhouse in Palm Coast; and a back-to-school bundt cake.

SOCIAL MEDIA WINNERS

n Tina Phelan, of Ormond Beach Award: Back-to-school bundt cake.

n Jessica Tarver, of Palm Coast Award: Back-to-school bundt cake.

residents and businesses — including Office Depot, Gallant Air Conditioning & Heat, Seadrift Sports Bar & Grill and Hanky Panky’s Lounge — funded 100 pairs of shoes and 86 new backpacks full of school supplies for students.

SECURITY FIRST INTERNS HOLD DONATION DRIVE

Security First Insurance Company interns have held a donation drive for Volusia County Schools’ PETALS Program, which serves nearly 3,000 homeless students each year.

Security First employees collected enough school supplies, clothing, and hygiene products to fill over two pallets at PETALS’ warehouse, according to a news release from Security First.

“I’m proud of the hard work and dedication our interns have shown to assisting homeless students in Volusia County by working together to have a successful supply drive,”

Send letters up to 400 words to Jarleene@observerlocalnews.com. Letters may be edited for length and clarity.

Security First Insurance President Melissa Burt DeVriese said, according to the news release.

LIONS CLUB TO HOST MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

The Ormond Beach Lions Club is recruiting new members who would like to make a difference in their community.

To learn more, attend the “Introduction to Lions” presentation at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at the St. James Episcopal Church at 38 S. Halifax Drive in Ormond Beach.

Attendees can meet members and hear about current club projects, according to a news release from the club. Light refreshments will be served.

Please RSVP to 386-453-3721or email trishvevera0224@gmail.com.

Security First Insurance interns organized a companywide donation drive to benefit Volusia County Schools’ PETALS Program.

Coast; and a back-to-school

Courtesy photos

Beach Elementary Office Specialist Amanda Frick, Jewish Federation President Marvin Miller and Ormond Beach Elementary Office Specialist Christian Kalmoutis

Tammy Stull, Mary Yokum and a teacher at Beachside Elementary

YOUR NEIGHBORS

Plantation Oaks group holds butterfly release.

Monarch metamorphosis

MICHELE MEYERS CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Five years ago, Colleen Anderson could not touch a caterpillar. She thought they were gross.

But her love of monarch butterflies has led her to found Kaleidoscope Butterflies, a Plantation Oaks-based group that raises, tags and releases monarchs. Kaleidoscope members held their most recent release at the Plantation Oaks clubhouse in Ormond Beach on Aug. 17.

“We would just love to get other people aware of how much help these beautiful creatures need to stick around,” Anderson said. “In a few generations, they’re only going to see pictures of monarchs in books. They are not going to see them flying around. They won’t know what that is. They will be gone.”

Monarch butterfly populations have declined by 85% because of climate change, urban development and pesticides that kill the milkweed plants on which they rely, according to the conservation nonprofit Center for Biological Diversity.

Migrating populations are less than half the size necessary to avoid extinction.

Anderson wants to bring awareness to the monarchs’ plight and teach people about the butterflies’ importance to the environment. As

community on Facebook, writing that she enjoyed raising monarch butterflies. She added a date when she could teach people who were interested.

“All of a sudden, all of them responded with, ‘Yes, yes, I would love to do that,’ and that’s how we got started,” she said.

Raising monarch butterflies begins with buying pesticide-free milkweed plants. The butterflies lay their eggs on the bottom of the leaves. In three to four days, a caterpillar chews through the egg casing and begins eating the milkweed leaves.

After the butterflies emerge, Kaleidoscope members tag them for tracking purposes and release them outside.

Anderson said the tags are a circular white sticker, lighter than a butterfly’s wing. She encourages anyone who sees one to take a picture. The photos can be posted at monarchwatch.org, where butterfly enthusiasts, environmentalists and people who want help fight the monarch butterflies’ extinction can learn about the species.

Anderson is proud of her group’s contributions to saving the species and amazed at group members’ stories.

“We started out wanting to help the butterflies,” she said. “I’m telling you, I think the butterflies are helping us more.”

Member Diane Wieboldt’s husband Doug died almost two years ago. Raising monarch butterflies has been fun for her and her cat — a Russian blue who watches intently as the insects move around their habitat. She said her husband would have enjoyed the entire process.

“It’s such a positive thing in this negative world,” she said. “It’s been really good for me. I really enjoy it.”

Before Anderson arrived in the community, 81-year-old Gail Schuck had a butterfly tattooed on her ankle in California for her 70th birthday. She is thankful Anderson brought the monarchs to Plantation Oaks.

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

For more information on monarch butterfly conservation, go to:

n monarchwatch.org

nfacebook.com/ groups/ 314581071041586/

nbigleaguelandscape. com

natural pollinators, butterflies sustain ecosystems, helping flowers and certain foods thrive.

Before she began raising butterflies, Anderson lived in Dade City, where she would visit her friend Pat Hendricks. Every time she went to Hendricks’ house, butterflies were fluttering to and fro.

“Finally, I asked what was happening over there, and she showed me her whole setup,” Anderson said. “She taught me how to do the same and took me to get my first milkweed plant that had caterpillars on it. I couldn’t touch a caterpillar. She had to come over every time I had to move a caterpillar. She helped me a lot.”

So Anderson joined Hendricks on her mission to help save the monarchs from extinction.

They recruited more people in their community and taught them how to set up an environment that would accommodate all stages of a monarch butterfly’s metamorphosis.

When Anderson moved to Plantation Oaks of Ormond Beach in December 2022, she was leery about posting her butterfly-saving aspirations online. Her husband thought people would think she was weird. But she introduced herself to the

“She came into this neighborhood like a ball of fire,” Schuck said. “She was full of adventure and love and kindness. For me, it was one of the most inspirational feelings to watch that metamorphosis from the notvery-pretty caterpillar to the absolutely God-given beauty of the butterfly.”

Her butterflies Aurora and Angel emerged together. She named Aurora after her mother, who is deceased. She renamed Angel after her father, whose middle name is Angelo, when she discovered the monarch was male. Both butterflies visit her every day around 12:30. They are the only released butterflies that have returned to her.

“They just stay, and I talk to them,” she said. “Then they go back to heaven. They’re the only two that I’ve seen since I’ve been raising the butterflies. The come religiously, every day. Isn’t that so amazing?”

At the Aug. 17 release, Kaleidoscope members released all of Sandra Swart’s butterflies. Swart has become one of the most prolific monarch butterfly raisers in the group.

“Every morning, I sing to them, ‘Good morning to you, good morning to you,’ like I did with my kids, and they all start flapping their wings,” Swart said. “They walk all the way up to the top of the habitat. Sometimes they come back (after a release) and land on my shoulder.”

“We started out wanting to help the butterflies. I’m telling you, I think the butterflies are helping us more.”

COLLEEN ANDERSON founder of Kaleidoscope Butterflies

Above: A monarch caterpillar will pupate after approximately two weeks and hang in chrysalis form until it becomes an adult. The wings and some of the details of the butterfly become visible in the dark chrysalis before it emerges. Right: Once the monarch caterpillar emerges from the egg, it eats constantly for about two weeks, only stopping to shed its skin as it grows, according to the Monarch Butterfly Life website.

Photos by Michele Meyers

The monarch caterpillar spends its time eating the leaves of milkweed plants, growing and shedding its skin.

This monarch was raised in a butterfly habitat by a Kaleidoscope Butterflies member.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 30

HAPPY WANDERERS

ORMOND BEACH WALK

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Tom Renick Park, 1565 Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond Beach

Details: The Happy Wanderers are hosting a 5K fun walk. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. Walk starts at 7 p.m. Socialize with ice cream after the walk. Visit happywanderersfl.org.

LOCAL EVENTS

FRIDAY, AUG. 25

GUIDED KAYAK TOUR

When: 9-11 a.m., Friday, Aug.

25; and Saturday, Aug. 26

Where: Gamble Rogers Memorial State Park, 3100 S. Oceanshore Blvd., Flagler

Beach

Details: Register for a twohour guided kayak tour benefitting the Friends of Gamble Rogers State Park. Tour costs $45 with rental of a single kayak, tandem kayak or canoe; or $20 per person if you bring your own. Cash or check only. Park entry fee is separate.

MOSAIC DOG DAYS OF SUMMER FUNDRAISER

When: 6-8 p.m.

Where: Mosaic IC subdivision, 715 Mosaic Blvd., Daytona Beach

Details: The Taylor Road Band is donating a percentage of its performance fee to Halifax Humane Society. Free event, but donations are appreciated. Visit taylorroadband.com.

SUNDAY, AUG. 27

HAPPY WANDERERS PALM COAST WALK

When: 8 a.m.

Where: Island Walk at Palm Coast, Publix Shopping Center, 250 Palm Coast Parkway Northeast, Palm Coast

Details: Join the Happy Wanderers for

a 5K or 10K walk or bike ride.

Costs $3. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and walk begins at 8 a.m. Visit happywanderersfl.org.

LOCAL ARTS AND CRAFTS

When: 12-5 p.m.

Where: Coquina Coast Brewing Company, 318 Moody Blvd., Flagler Beach

Details: Enjoy live music, food and crafts at Coquina Brewing Company. Free event.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 1

MOVIES ON THE HALIFAX

When: 8-10 p.m.

Where: Rockefeller Gardens, 26 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a showing of “13 Going on 30,” rated PG-13. Movies are weathersensitive. Call 386-676-3216 for rainout information.

ONGOING MOMS OF PRE SCHOOLERS

When: 9:30-11:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Friday of the month

Where: Central Baptist Church, 152 Fairview Ave., Daytona Beach

Details: Moms of Pre Schoolers is a free faith-based program for moms, momsto-be and their preschoolers for support and encouragement. Breakfast is pro vided, as well as a video with discussion and crafts.

Playtime offered for children, with

adult supervision. Call 386255-2588.

‘THE CHOSEN’

When: 5:30 p.m. on Thursdays, through the end of November

Where: Central Baptist Church, 152 Fairview Ave., Daytona Beach Details: “The Chosen,” a TV series on the life of Jesus, will be aired at Central Baptist Church every Thursday, beginning with Season 1. Free admission. Discussion and light refreshments will follow the showings. Call 386-2552588.

EXERCISES FOR THE MATURING BODY

When: 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays

Where: First Baptist Church of Palm Coast, 6050 Palm Coast Parkway, Palm Coast Details: Attend upbeat classes presented by Synergy Senior Fitness and taught by Senior Fitness Specialist Artie Gardella. Classes are ongoing. Insurances that cover fitness accepted, or a donation for those with no coverage. Visit Synergyseniorfitness.com.

MOAS EXHIBITIONS

When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday

Where: Museum of Arts and Sciences, 352 S. Nova Road, Daytona Beach

Details: Want to spend a day looking at fine art? The Museum of Arts and Sciences has the following shows on display: “Unfolding the Universe: The James Webb Space Telescope” and “Visions of Visionaries: Beaux Arts of Central Florida.”

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Register for a two-hour guided kayak tour benefitting the Friends of Gamble Rogers State Park on Friday, Aug. 25.

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The Taylor Road Band will donate a percentage of proceeds from the Mosaic Dog Days of Summer fundraiser on Friday, Aug. 25, to the Halifax Humane Society.

END GAME

BRENT WORONOFF ASSOCIATE EDITOR

While Flagler Palm Coast’s offense appears to be a work in progress, the Bulldogs’ defense looks like it’s ready for the start of the 2023 high school football season.

Atlantic Coast scored both of its touchdowns off turnovers on the first two possessions of the game as the Stingrays defeated FPC 14-9 in three varsity quarters in a kickoff classic Aug. 18 at Atlantic Coast High School in Jacksonville.

“I thought the defense played pretty well. They were pretty consistent all night. I thought we did an awesome job flying to the ball, playing good assignment football,” said Daniel Fish, FPC’s first-year coach.

Fish was especially impressed with the Bulldogs’ defensive line, led by ends Colby Cronk and Ethan Laupepa. Cronk had three sacks and was a constant presence in the Stingrays’ backfield.

“He has a relentless motor,” Fish said. “It doesn’t matter if it’s in the weight room, in the classroom. You can compete with him for anything and he’s going to go as hard as he can. He’s going to try to give his team a competitive edge. He’s the epitome of everything you want as a football player, as a human being, as a leader on and off the field.”

Cronk and Laupepa teamed up on the play of the game for FPC. After a muffed third-quarter punt gave the Stingrays the ball on the Bulldogs’ 17-yard line, Cronk sacked Stingrays quarterback Sean Speed to force a fumble, and Laupepa picked the ball up and returned it all the way to FPC’s 45-yard line.

“I (saw) Colby Cronk coming from the other side,” Laupepa said. “And when (Cronk) hit him, I knew that ball was coming loose, and all I could think about is picking that ball up and just running as far as I could.”

FPC’s potential go-ahead drive ended with an Atlantic Coast interception — the Bulldogs’ fifth turnover of the game. But that play will surely capture the attention of Live Oak Suwannee, FPC’s Week 1 opponent.

“(Laupepa’s) not scared of the big moment,” Fish said of the senior. “That’s a kid that’s going to make

plays all year long for us, put pressure on the quarterback, and when the ball’s on the ground or in the air, he’s going to go after it and he’s going to be as aggressive as he can.”

On the flip side, FPC headed into its first game week without a clearcut starter at quarterback.

Running back Marcus Mitchell, a 1,000-yard rusher last season, was not on the sideline. He should be ready to play this week, Fish said on Aug. 21.

Two of FPC’s five turnovers came on special teams, including a mishandled snap on a second-quarter field goal attempt. And the news on the defensive side of the football wasn’t all good. Safety Carson Kato left the game with a knee injury in the first quarter. He was scheduled to see an orthopedic surgeon on Monday, Aug. 21, Fish said.

“We’ll hear more then, but that’s a tough loss for us,” Fish said. “He’s our best tackler on the back end there at (defensive back), where we don’t really have a lot of depth; we’re young. He’s also our long snapper, and sometimes he punts for us.”

The game didn’t start out well for the Bulldogs as they found themselves trailing 14-0 after their first two possessions ended with turnovers deep in their own territory. Quarterback Caden Gonzales slipped on the first play from scrimmage as he was releasing a pass and the ball was intercepted and returned for a 13-yard touchdown.

On their second possession, the Bulldogs fumbled on their 24, and Atlantic Coast scored six plays later. FPC got on the scoreboard with 4:13 left in the first quarter as Jai’Quan Grimes scored on a 1-yard touchdown run. The Bulldogs closed the gap to 14-9 with a second-quarter safety as Atlantic Coast QB Speed was called for a grounding penalty in his own end zone.

Sophomore quarterbacks Cole Walker and La’Darius Simmons were both able to move the offense, but neither of them separated themselves from the pack.

“I thought La’Darius came in and led a pretty good drive. Cole led a couple of pretty good drives, but we just couldn’t finish. So we got to work on finishing,” Fish said. “I still believe it’s a three-man battle. Obviously, you don’t want it to be three going into the first game. Hopefully, someone will jump ahead and solidify (the starting spot) and earn the respect of the team.”

FPC will travel to Suwannee for the opener, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25.

“He has a relentless motor. It doesn’t matter if it’s in the weight room, in the classroom. You can compete with him for anything and he’s going to go as hard as he can.”

SEASON OPENERS

FRIDAY, AUG. 25

n FPC at Live Oak Suwannee, 7:30 p.m.

n Matanzas at Groveland South Lake, 7 p.m.

n Seabreeze at Spruce Creek 7 p.m.

n Mainland at DeLand, 7 p.m.

Defensive ends lead the way for FPC in kickoff classic.

Photos by Jake Montgomery

FPC receiver Zyquan Neal (1) leaps for the catch.

FPC junior defensive end Colby Cronk (34) and sophomores Elijah Dorman (45) and Zaiden Greene (32) break through blocks to make the tackle.

FPC sophomore quarterback Cole Walker (17) hands the ball off as Zach Farrell (77) blocks.

DANIEL FISH on junior defensive end Colby Cronk

FPC junior Rozario Watkins (23) makes the tackle as teammate Colby Cronk (34) comes in to help.

OPERATION GET BACK

Mainland unleashes energy on Matanzas in kickoff classic win.

MICHELE MEYERS

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

After weeks of hitting each other in camps and preseason practices, Mainland unleashed a barrage of energy against Matanzas in the kickoff classic at Daytona Stadium on Friday, Aug. 18. The Bucs tested “Operation Get Back” with a 42-0 win against the Pirates.

“We are excited about the future,” Mainland head coach Travis Roland said. “I’m just glad the kids came out here with a lot of energy. That’s the part I want to see. And we’re physical. We look big, but I want to make sure we play big.”

The Bucs’ defense held Matanzas to minimal yardage in the first few minutes of the game, forcing a fourth down kick. E’zaiah Shine returned near the 30-yard line, where quarterback Dennis Murray Jr. took over with a handoff to Rodney Hill, who bulldozed his way up the middle. A long pass to wide receiver Marquis McCants sealed the first touchdown of the game with 9:13 remaining in the first quarter.

“I saw leadership in my quarterbacks,” Roland said. “They made the right decisions and didn’t put us in any bad situations. That’s the biggest piece of the quarterback — taking care of the football.”

Matanzas hosted Mainland last year for the kickoff classic which started the teams’ two-year contract. Pirates head coach Matt Forrest said they would like to continue to play against the Buccaneers.

“In my opinion, you want to get a really tough opponent or somebody that’s going to challenge and see where your program is at,” he said. “It’s always a good test to play teams like that, especially for your kickoff classic. It gets you ready for the regular season.”

Mainland players

Demond Noelien (left) and Rodney Hill (right) take down a Matanzas player.

Quarterback Jackson Lundahl started for the Pirates. He played in seven games last season after starter Dakwon Evans broke his collarbone.

Forrest said he wants to work with Lundahl to get him more comfortable and increase his confidence level while Evans recovers from a wrist injury. Forrest said he’s taking no chances with his starting quarterback.

“I feel like our offensive line has come a long way since last season,” Forrest said. “I think they gave us some time to throw the football. I have to do some things within our offense to make him (Lundahl) feel a little bit more comfortable. I use the NASCAR reference — try to get him in clean air. If we get him in dirty air, back in the pack, he doesn’t perform as well. I’m going to try to get him some clean air — do some things from a protection standpoint to make him feel like he’s in the front.”

Murray and Jhavin “Bubba” Westbrook — Mainland running backs coach Arthur Westbrook’s son — both had pick sixes for the Bucs. Defensive back Zavier Mincey said those were his favorite plays of the game.

“It was good to see my teammates make plays,” he said. “Really, I just want to encourage them. For some of them, it’s their first time out here, and they have jitters. I want to help them build their confidence by running drills and stuff. Ya’ll boys just keep grinding, your time is going to come.”

Mincey has close to 40 college offers. He has not made a decision yet but has a top-four list: the University of Florida, Florida State, Miami and Alabama.

Mainland safety Eli Gilyard transferred from Flagler Palm Coast High School and is thankful to be welcomed by his new teammates. He has been playing football since he was 4 and comes from a family of athletes, including an uncle who plays professional football.

“Really, we just played as a team and played as a brotherhood,” he said. “We did not take them (Matanzas) lightly. (This season), everybody needs to buy into the system to try to

go back to states.”

Roland said he is excited for the new season to start.

“We’re excited and hope that Daytona Beach continues to come out and support us,” he said. “Operation Get Back to Fort Lauderdale (for the state championship game) starts (this) week.”

Mainland kicks off the season at DeLand on Friday, Aug. 25, as Matanzas takes a two-hour trip to South Lake High School in Groveland.

“In my opinion, you want to get a really tough opponent or somebody that’s going to challenge and see where your program is at. It’s always a good test to play teams like that, especially for your kickoff classic. It gets you ready for the regular season.”

MATT FORREST, Matanzas head football coach

SEABREEZE SPLITS

Seabreeze split in its two halves of play at a jamboree in New Smyrna Beach on Aug. 18.

The Sandcrabs fell to Viera 27-12 and then defeated New Smyrna 9-6.

Drew McNerney booted a 48-yard field goal against the Barracudas, while Hayden Hayes fired a 57-yard touchdown pass to Denali Campbell.

Campbell also scored on a long touchdown run against Viera. Tyrone Cordare also ran for a touchdown in the Viera half.

The Sandcrabs will travel to Spruce Creek for their season opener on Friday, Aug. 25.

Photos by Michele Meyers

Mainland’s E’zaiah Shine runs for a touchdown during the kickoff classic against Matanzas at the Daytona Stadium.

Matanzas quarterback Jackson Lundahl hands off to Micah McGuire during the kickoff classic against the Mainland Buccaneers.

Mainland assistant coach Dennis King motivates his players on the sidelines during the kickoff classic.

The Mainland High School marching band, drum majors, Lady Buc dance and drill team and majorettes walked the drum line for the crowd during halftime.

Mainland fans cheer during the kickoff classic at Daytona Stadium.

Mainland wide receiver Ryan Allen goes up for the pass at the kickoff classic against Matanzas High School.

FPC names new girls basketball coach

George Butts won 546 games with Atlantic and Calvary Christian.

BRENT WORONOFF ASSOCIATE EDITOR

For George Butts, sitting out a basketball season would be like not conducting Sunday service at the New Heart Christian Center. Both would be unthinkable.

Butts thought he was retiring from coaching for the second time after stepping down at Calvary Christian Academy last season. But he will be back on the sidelines to coach girls basketball for the 28th consecutive year, this time at Flagler Palm Coast High School. He takes over for Anthony Wagner, who coached the Bulldogs for the past two seasons.

“I thought I might as well do it,” said Butts, whose wife works at FPC. “It’s November to February. I think I can handle that. I just have to put my fishing poles back up.”

Butts, 61, has a career record of 546-187. He won 515 games at Atlantic High School in Port Orange, where the gym now bears his name.

New-look Pirates set bar high

BRENT WORONOFF ASSOCIATE EDITOR

The Matanzas Pirates are a young volleyball team with lofty goals.

Goal 1 this season is to win 18 games, two more than last year. Goal 2 is to win the district championship. With reigning state champ New Smyrna Beach standing in the way in District 4-6A, reaching that goal would send shock waves around the state.

The Pirates got off to a good start, winning five straight games in their preseason tournament on Thursday, Aug. 17 at the Matanzas gym. But it won’t be long before they get their first major test. They host New Smyrna Beach on Thursday, Aug. 24.

Matanzas has just three seniors on the roster, but they also have three talented underclassmen who start — sophomore libero Rylan Miller, freshman setter Grace Taylor and freshman outside hitter/setter Keri Petro. They also have seven juniors with experience.

“The freshmen look really good, and Rylan is just a solid player. She’s always in the right position,” coach Dawn Moses said.

Miller, one of the top young liberos in the country, has been invited to participate in USA Volleyball’s National Team Development Program Fall Training Series on Sept. 29-Oct. 1 in Colorado Springs.

While the young players will be key to the team’s success, the Pirates are led by a pair of seniors in Francesca Good and team captain Senna Thayer. They led the team in kills last season. Thayer, and outside hitter, had 210. Good, a 6-foot-tall middle blocker, had 150.

Thayer provides energy, while Good provides power. They both provide leadership.

“The second Senna sees someone down, she picks them up,” Good said. “She’s full of energy.”

Thayer led the Pirates with 16 kills in the preseason tournament. Matanzas beat St. Joseph 2-0 in the opening match and then beat Gainesville Buchholz 3-0 in the championship match. They trailed Buchholz 22-17 in the first set before rallying to a 25-23 victory. Matanzas won the next two sets, 25-15 and 25-18.

“It was nice to see that they can dig themselves out of a hole,” Moses said.

The key, Thayer and Good said, was communication.

“We have a lot of fresh faces and a lot of new rotations,” Thayer said. “But it’s good to see everybody’s come together. We all do a good job talking to each other.”

Good has been on the team since she was a freshman, but she said she got serious around the middle of her sophomore season, when she realized she had the potential to play college volleyball. Now, after two years of playing club volleyball, she has become a Division I prospect.

“She’s crazy,” Thayer said. “She’s a beast. She gets so pumped now.”

Moses, who is beginning her second season in her second stint as the Pirates’ head coach, said there are no egos on the team.

“The nice thing about this group is they don’t care who gets the credit,” she said.

VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW MATANZAS

Last season: 16-9.

Coach: Dawn Moses.

Opening week: vs. St. Joseph, Aug. 22; vs. New Smyrna Beach, Aug. 24, 7 p.m.

SEABREEZE

Last season: 12-9.

Coach: Janet Bruce.

Opening week: vs. Matanzas, Aug. 29, 7 p.m.

FPC

Last season: 5-16

Coach: Nicole Puritis.

Opening week: vs. Mainland, Aug. 24, 7 p.m.; at Orange Park, Aug. 25, 7 p.m.

MAINLAND

Last season: 7-10.

Coach: Lauren Valle.

Opening week: at Father Lopez, Aug. 22, 6:30 p.m.; at FPC, Aug. 24, 7 p.m.

“He’s one of the best,” FPC athletic director Scott Drabczyk said. “He truly does it for the right reasons. He’s student-centered, which is what we’ve said we wanted, and he runs an entire program. He understands from the offseason to the inseason to all the things that circle around it. And he said he’s still got a bunch of years in him, so we feel really lucky.”

Butts was a campus advisor in the Volusia County School District for 35 years. With his retirement set for January, 2022, he stepped down as Atlantic’s coach in 2021 after 25 seasons with the Sharks. He led Atlantic to three Final Four appearances (1998, 2011 and 2013).

He compiled a 31-9 record at Calvary over the past two seasons, stepping down in March and leaving the program in the hands of his greatest player at Atlantic — Ronni Williams — who was Volusia-Flagler’s first and only McDonald’s Girls AllAmerican in 2013 and went on to become a star player at the University of Florida.

Butts also has been the pastor at New Heart Christian Center for 28 years. Both jobs are a ministry, he says.

FPC hired him in July, but it took four weeks for Flagler Schools, which has been busy hiring new teachers and staffers, to clear him. Butts had his first meeting with his new players on July 20.

“They said they were excited. We have a lot of young players coming up from middle school,” he said. “I explained my philosophy: If you work hard, it will start to show up on the court. The light came back on. I told them I will give everything I have.”

Butts’ basketball philosophy of pressure defense and pushing the ball up the court is similar to that of former FPC coach Javier Bevacqua, who stepped down in 2021 after winning 239 games and four district titles in 13 seasons with the Bulldogs.

“Playing disruptive defense, that’s the name of the game now,” Butts said.

“You hear him talk, he’s not in the twilight of his career,” Drabczyk said. “He’s got a bunch of energy. You mix experience with basketball knowledge, with program building, with truly doing it for the right reasons, we couldn’t ask for anything more.”

Senna Thayer and Francesca Good provide senior leadership to young team.

Courtesy photo George Butts, who won 546 games in 27 seasons with Atlantic and Calvary Christian, will be FPC’s new girls basketball coach.

“The nice thing about this group is they don’t care who gets the credit.”

DAWN MOSES, Matanzas volleyball coach

Matanzas volleyball players line up before their match against Gainesville Buchholz in the preseason tournament championship game.

Abby Eckelsen serves in the first match.

Photos by Brent Woronoff

The Pirates’ Senna Thayer bumps the ball in a preseason tournament on Aug. 17.

Matanzas middle blocker Francesca Good (left) hits over the net against Gainesville Buchholz.

REAL ESTATE

House in Broadwater tops sales list in Ormond Beach

Ahouse in Broadwater was the top real estate transaction for July 9-15 in Ormond Beach and Ormondby-the-Sea. Penelope Ann Kayyal and Mazhar Kayyal, of Ormond Beach, sold 26 Broadriver Road to Charles and Anne Lichtigman, of Ormond Beach, for $1,585,465. Built in 2007, the house is a 7/5.5 and has a pool, a hot tub, a boat house, a dock, a fireplace and 6,000 square feet of space.

ALEXIS MILLER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Condos

Bridget Ratner, of Ormond Beach, sold 3100 Ocean Shore Blvd., Unit 107, to Mark and Anne Strick, of Ormond Beach, for $300,000. Built in 1991, the condo is a 2/2 and has 1,000 square feet. It sold in 2006 for $215,000.

Carol Lee Emrich, of Ormond Beach, sold 89 South Atlantic Ave., Unit 1402, to Dori Hicks, of Altamonte Springs, for $315,000. Built in 1979, the condo is a 2/2 and has 1,200 square feet. It sold in 2016 for $170,900.

Brian and Sally Barr, of Saint Johns, sold 1575 Ocean Shore Blvd., Unit 607, to Delmas Mark Wilson and Kristie Johnson Wilson, of Macon, Georgia, for $417,500. Built in 1974, the condo is a 2/2 and has 1,312 square feet. It sold in 2021 for $315,000.

ORMOND BEACH

Brookwood

Linda Miller, as trustee, sold 16 Brookwood Drive to Gino Anthony Marasco and Emily Nicole Marasco, of Ormond Beach, for $290,000.

Built in 1970, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,066 square feet. It sold in 2015 for $127,500.

Coquina Point Kyle and Barbara Brewington, of Ormond Beach, sold 23 Sandpoint Circle to Jason Hattaway, of Ormond Beach, for $440,000. Built in 1995, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace and 2,361 square feet. It sold in 2023 for $410,000.

Halifax Plantation Jeffrey Day, as trustee, sold 3152 Bailey Ann Drive to Bruce and Joyce Nelson, of Ormond Beach, for $395,000. Built in 2018, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,815 square feet. It sold in 2019 for $248,500.

Elaine Osterloh, Dean Osterloh and Shawn Osterloh, of Saint James, New York, sold 4004 Acoma Drive to Juan Carlos Saborido and Elizabeth Belkis Saborido, of Miami, for $565,000. Built in 1999, the house is a 4/2.5 and has a fireplace and 3,032 square feet. It sold in 2000 for $267,000.

D.R. Horton, Inc., of Orlando, sold 2779 Fermoy Drive to Nency Mukeshkumar, Jinal Shah and Rima Madhusdan Shah, of Ormond Beach, for $381,000. Built in 2023, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,672 square feet.

Lakevue Patricia Lowe Leake, of Ormond Beach, sold 141 Nature Trail to Aaron Crews, of Ormond Beach, for $325,000. Built in 1999, the house is a 3/2.5 and has 1,631 square feet. It sold in 2015 for $150,000.

Ormond Terrace

Matthew Thomas Jackson, Jhenna Marie Jackson Woods and Kimberly Jackson, of Redford, Michigan, sold 215 Cumberland Ave. to Jason Ronald Gourley and Lorie Ann PoheroMolnar, of Ormond Beach, for $355,000. Built in 1959, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,465 square feet. It sold in 1993 for $51,000.

Plantation Bay

Christopher Francois and Stephanie Lauryn Francois, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, sold 431 Harbour Town Lane to Kenneth and Chrisell Cronin, of Ormond Beach, for $408,000. Built in 1995, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,762 square feet. It sold in 2016 for $206,000.

Stratford Place

Malcolm Graham, as trustee, sold 827 West Victoria Circle to Sonneman Properties, LLC, of Brewster, Washington, for

$270,000. Built in 1985, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,344 square feet. It sold in 2003 for $119,000.

Village Kevin Rybicki, of De Leon Springs, sold 932 Village Drive to Tanner Banks and Ashley Loyd, of Daytona Beach, for $375,000. Built in 1975, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace and 1,825 square feet. It sold in 2022 for $177,600.

Winding Woods Thierry Romain, of Ormond Beach, sold 2 Barbara Court to Barry Scott Zinn and Joanne Zinn, of Ormond Beach, for $293,000. Built in 1982, the house is a 2/2 and has a fireplace and 1,364 square feet. It sold in 2013 for $125,000.

Ormond By the Sea

Not in a subdivisionMaureen Geralyn Davies, as trustee, sold 29 Palmetto Drive to Drew Boardman, of Ormond Beach, for $333,000. Built in 1954, the house is a 2/1 and has 940 square feet. It sold in 2021 for $219,000.

Ocean Breeze Naomi and Scott Adams, of Ormond Beach, sold 38 Ocean

Breeze Circle to David and Amanda O’Brien, of Corrales, New Mexico, for $470,000. Built in 1989, the house is a 4/3 and has a fireplace and 2,625 square feet. It sold in 2021 for $430,200.

Ormond Beach Estates

Janet Nutt, of Evansville, Indiana, sold 2587 John Anderson Drive to Brian and Tamara Johnson, of Palm Beach Gardens, for $735,000. Built in 1973, the house is a 5/4 and has a fireplace, a pool and 3,848 square feet. It sold in 2004 for $380,000.

Port Orange Cypress HeadJeri Lynn Haynes, as trustee, sold 24 Golf Villa Drive to Michael and Cheryl Bazanos, of Port Orange, for $355,000. Built in 2001, the house is a 3/2.5 and has 1,618 square feet. It sold in 2022 for $342,000.

Deep Forest Christina Stephenson, of Daytona Beach, sold 965 Sandle Wood Drive to Stephen Checksfield, of Port Orange, for $378,000. Built in 1980, the house is a 3/2 and has a pool and 1,686 square feet. It sold in 2009 for $86,626.

Rolling Hills Estates

K. Mac Bracewell, Jr., as trustee, sold 629 Hills Blvd. to John and MaryLu Pandelos, of Port Orange, for $1,165,000. Built in 2005, the house is a 4/3.5 and has a pool, a hot tub, a wet bar and 3,832 square feet. It sold in 2010 for $410,000.

Unatin Kathleen Stuart, as trustee, sold 5903 Plainview Drive to Aaron and Carla Cummings, of Port Orange, for $400,000. Built in 1997, the house is a 3/2 and has 2,206 square feet. It sold in 1997 for $122,500.

John Adams, of Adams, Cameron & Co. Realtors, contributed to this report.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

File No. 2023-CP-000425 Division 48

IN RE: ESTATE OF KARL LEONARD SZULC, SR. a/k/a KARL LEONARD SZULC

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NOTICE OF ACTION FOR Sole Custody/Termination of Fathers Parental Rights IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Seventh JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR Flagler COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 2023DR00754 Division: 47 Gerda Korneev, Petitioner and Ahmed Alobaidi, Respondent.

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NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY GENERAL JURISDICTION

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.:2023 CP 000351 DIVISION 48 IN RE: ESTATE OF: ELIE BANKER Deceased.

The administration of the estate of ELIE BANKER, deceased, whose date of death was September

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FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY GRAND HANOTICE OF RULE MAKING BY THE GRAND HAVEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO AMENITY RULES

A public hearing will be conducted by the Board of Supervisors of the Grand Haven Community Development District (“District”) on September 21, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at the Grand Haven Room, Grand Haven Village Center, 2001 Waterside Parkway, Palm Coast, Florida 32137.

The public hearing will provide an opportunity for the public to address proposed amendments to the District’s Rules, Policies and Fees for All Amenity Facilities and including policies and procedures related to automatic suspension of privileges for certain violations. Specific legal authority for the rule includes Sections 190.011(5), 190.012(3), 120.54 and 120.81, Florida Statutes (2020).

Any person who wishes to provide the District with a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative as provided by section 120.541(1), F.S., must do so in writing within twenty-one (21) days after publication of this notice. The public hearing may be continued to a date, time and place to be specified on the record at the hearing.

If anyone chooses to appeal any decision of the District’s Board with respect to any matter considered at the hearing, such person is required to have a verbatim record of the proceedings including the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based and should ensure that such a record is made accordingly. Any person requiring special accommodations at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Manager at the address and number below.

A copy of the proposed rule may be obtained by contacting the District Manager at 250 International Parkway, Suite 208, Lake Mary, FL 32746, (321) 263-0132 ext. 193, or by email at dmcinnes@dpfgmc.com.

August 24, 2023

23-00207F

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Notice Under Fictitious Name Law According to Florida Statute Number 865.09 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the Fictitious Name of Flagler Beach Club located at 2220 S. Oceanshore Blvd., in the City of Flagler Beach, Flagler County, FL 32136 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated this 21st day of August, 2023.

Kristen Maiocco August 24, 2023 23-00209F

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A 1997 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 with VIN#JKBVNCAIOVA053160 was seized for forfeiture by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office on July 9, 2023.

The item(s) was seized at or near Canal Ave/Sherwood St Bunnell, FL. The Flagler County Sheriff is holding the property for purposes of a current forfeiture action 2023 CA 000781 in the 7th Circuit Court. August 24, 31, 2023 23-00205F

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more of the defendants sued reside; (6)

TO: Ahmed Alobaidi 1053 S Zeno Way Aurora CO 80017 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for termination of parental rights has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Gerda Korneev, whose address is 16 Preston ln Palm Coast Fl 32164, on or before 10 days after the last 4th consecutive weekly post, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 1769 E Moody Blvd building #1 Bunnell Fl 32110, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request. You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the addresses on record at the clerk’s office.

WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.

THIRD INSERTION NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No: 2023 DR 000750 JOSEPH B. BRANNON, Petitioner, and ELIZABETH ANN BURGESS, Respondent. TO: ELIZABETH ANN BURGESS 7205 Fillyaw Rd. Fayetteville, NC 28303

MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES OR OTHER CLAIMANTS ADDRESS: UNKNOWN YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the following described property: LOT 11, BLOCK 159, DAYTONA NORTH SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OR MAP THEREOF DESCRIBED IN PLAT BOOK 10, PAGES 1 THROUGH 15, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA; TOGETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN MOBILE HOME WITH ID NUMBERS N18622A AND N18622B AND TITLE NUMBERS 89840219 & 89840369 has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of you written defenses, if any, to it, on McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Sara Collins, Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 225 East Robinson Street, Suite 155, Orlando, FL 32801 on or before 30 days after first publication, a date which is within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice in and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demand in the complaint.

WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court this day of 8/4/2023. Tom Bexley Clerk of the Court (SEAL) By: Margarita Ruiz As Deputy Clerk

Submitted by:

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC 225 East Robinson Street, Suite 155, Orlando, FL 32801 Phone: (407) 674-1850

CASE NO.: 2023-SC-000212

KAILEY FOSTER, Plaintiff v. BUNNELL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC; STEPHEN WOODIN SR; STEPHEN WOODIN SR,

Defendants

To: Stephen Woodin, Sr. dba SLS Foundation Trust at 200 N. Railroad St., Bunnell, FL 32110; Stephen Woodin, Sr. dba Safety Services dba Mazuma Assets at 200 N Railroad St., Bunnell, FL 32110.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order dated July 25, 2023, entered in Small Claims Civil Case No.: 2023-SC000212 in the County Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit in and for Flagler County, Florida, which case involves legal, equitable, and declaratory relief related to unreturned security deposit. Copies of all court documents in this case, including the original summons, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office.

You are required to appear in person or by attorney at the Kim C. Hammond Justice Center, 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bldg. #1,

in Courtroom 403, located in BUNNELL, FLORIDA, on 9/15/2023 at 2:30PM for a PRETRIAL before a judge of this court. If you fail to appear, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. The case will not be tried at that time. Do not bring witnesses. Appear in person or by attorney. A written Motion or Answer to the court by any party shall not excuse the personal appearance of a party or its attorney in the Pretrial Conference.

The date and time of the pretrial conference cannot be rescheduled without good cause and prior court approval.

RIGHT TO VENUE. The law gives the person or company who has sued you the right to file in any one of several places as listed below. However, if you have been sued in any place other than one of these places, you, as the defendant(s), have the right to request that the case be moved to a proper location or venue. A proper location or venue may be one of the following: (1) Where the contract was entered into; (2) If the suit is on an unsecured promissory note, where the note is signed or where the maker resides;

(3) If the suit is to recover property or to foreclose a lien, where the property is located; (4) Where the event giving rise to the suit occurred; (5) Where any one or

Any location agreed to in a contract; (7)

In an action for money due, if there is no agreement as to where suit may be filed, where payment is to be made. If you, as defendant(s), believe the plaintiff has not sued in one of these correct places, you must appear on your court date and orally request a transfer, or you may file a written request for transfer in affidavit form (sworn to under oath) with the court seven (7) days prior to your first court date and send a copy to the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney, if any.

If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Court Administration, 125 E. Orange Ave., Ste. 300, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, (386) 257-6096, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

DATED this 28 of JULY 2023.

(SEAL) /s/ Sydney Willer Clerk of Court Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023 23-00113G

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on JOSEPH B. BRANNON, whose address is 65 Flamingo Drive, Palm Coast, FL 32137 on or before 10 days after the last 4th consecutive weekly post, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bldg. 1, Bunnell, FL 32110 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. The action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property should be divided: NONE Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request. You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the address(es) on record at the clerk’s office.

WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.

Dated: 8-7-2023 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: /s/ Deputy Clerk Aug. 10, 17, 24, 31, 2023 23-00121G

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Palm Coast YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Temporary Custody of Minor Child has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Danielle and Paul Summa, whose address is 36 Fallen Oak Lane Palm Coast Fl 32137, on or before 9/2/2023, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 1769 E MOODY BLVD, BLDG #1, BUNNELL, FL, 32110, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the addresses on record at the clerk’s office.

WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.

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BY: Sean N. Walsh, Esq. Gurwitch & Walsh, PLLC 1512 S. Horner Blvd. Sanford, NC 27330 (919) 352-2649

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ESTOS NUMEROS TELEFONICOS NO SON PARA OBTENER INFORMACION JUDICIAL Dated this 15th day of August, 2023. BROCK & SCOTT, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff 2001 NW 64th St, Suite 130 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 Phone: (954) 618-6955, ext. 4766 Fax: (954) 618-6954 FLCourtDocs@brockandscott.com By /s/Justin J. Kelley Justin J. Kelley, Esq. Florida Bar No. 32106 File # 21-F00087 August 24, 31, 2023 23-00184I FIRST INSERTION

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