Palm Coast Observer 10-06-22

Palm Coast City Council votes to fund five new deputies

The Palm Coast City Council voted to approve a resolution to fund five additional deputies for the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

The resolution splits the hiring and funding into two parts.

Two deputies will be funded beginning Oct. 1, 2022, and the other three will be funded in January 2023.

The council members approved the funding in a 5-0 vote at their Oct. 4 meeting.

The approved resolution will be the fifth amendment to the city’s interlocal agreement with the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement services.

Amendments two through four were approved from January to September of 2021, and added 14 new deputy positions.

With this approved resolution, the FCSO will have added 19 new deputy positions in just under two years.

Email Sierra Williams at sierra@palmcoastobserver. com.

Palm Coast responds to Hurricane Ian

Early preparation and communi cation was the key to Palm Coast’s response to Hurricane Ian, accord ing to Palm Coast’s fire chief.

“Our preparation for an event such as this is continuous,” Chief Kyle Berryhill told the Palm Coast City Council on Tuesday Oct. 4. “The vision for us is that we need to be prepared for anything that happens in the city, whether it’s a hurricane or pandemic.”

The city begins preparing for hur ricanes and major storms in Febru ary each year by making sure that the city’s Public Works Department has what it needs — like 50,000 sand bags, ready to go, Berryhill said.

They city also uses Geographic Information System — or GIS — technology as the storm approached, targeting specific areas for evacu ation and information messaging, Berryhill said.

Departments across the county worked together through the storm

KYLE BERRYHILL, Palm Coast Fire Department Chief

to ensure that residents got the help they needed.

Stormwater and utility field crews worked continuously throughout the storm, except for a few hours in the morning of Thursday Sept. 29, when it was too dangerous to work.

Emergency responders worked throughout the storm.

The emergency call center went up in preparation for the storm and stayed open for six days, 24 hours a day.

The call center took over 4,500 calls during that time, Berryhill said.

“Each event such as this one is an opportunity for … a thorough afteraction review and make improve ments,” Berryhill said. “It’s not an attempt to pat ourselves on the back, but a critical review of our effort.”

City Council members took turns thanking and acknowledging the work that emergency response teams conducted during the storm.

Councilman Nick Klufas agreed with Berryhill that it is now time to fix issues like flooding in neighbor hoods like the Woodlands.

“Now it’s our job as a council to go back and ensure that we have every thing in place — like perhaps infra structure issues — to resolve some of the higher level things,” Klufas said. “But out in the field, everyone did tremendous. I’m sure you’re all exhausted, but I’m thankful for all of you being here.”

Oct. 14 named ‘Chief Jerry Forte Appreciation Day’

Palm Coast Mayor David Alfin declared Oct. 14 “Chief Jerry Forte Appreciation Day” during an Oct. 4 Palm Coast City Council meeting, in recognition of retiring Palm Coast Fire Department Chief Gerard “Jerry” Forte.

Alfin and City Manager Denis Bevan both read and presented the proclamation to Forte, who was bracketed by members of the Fire Department that he has worked with and led for 32 years.

Forte accepted the proclamation plaque, overcome with emotion.

“I can’t thank you enough for allowing me to do what I love to do for 32 years,” he said. “With people like this that [are] standing behind you — I would kick in doors with these people every day.”

Forte started his career in 1990 as a volunteer firefighter, according to a press release from the city. He was promoted to lieutenant in 1997, captain in 2000, deputy fire chief in 2009, and fire chief in 2018, the press release stated.

Robert MacDonald, a retired firefighter from New Jersey and advocate of firefighters in Palm Coast, also presented Forte with a piece of art depicting a fire truck with the word “Let’s Roll.”

MacDonald requested that it be placed in Fire Station 25, where the chief stays.

Chief Forte retires on Oct. 14 2022, after a formal ceremony transferring command to Fire Department Chief Kyle Berryhill. The ceremony will be at 2 p.m. at the Palm Coast Community Center and is open to the public, according to the press release.

Working on a traffic light on Belle Terre Parkway after the hurricane.

SIERRA WILLIAMS

STAFF WRITER

Photo by Brent Woronoff

“Our preparation for an event such as this is continuous. The vision for us is that we need to be prepared for anything that happens in the city whether it’s a hurricane or pandemic.”

The recovery

At least seven Flagler County homes sustain major damage, 200 have minor damage from Hurricane Ian

SIERRA WILLIAMS, BRENT WORONOFF AND DANNY BROADHURST

Hurricane Ian left at least 200 Fla gler County homes with minor dam age and seven homes with major damage.

And there may be more.

Those 200-some houses, plus the seven with major damage, were found in the areas that Flagler Coun ty government crews have already surveyed, and are not a full account ing of the damage, Flagler County Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord told county com missioners during an Oct. 3 Flagler County Commission meeting.

“After the storm passed,” Lord said, “a team from the Property Appraiser’s Office and the Building Department, they went out, hit the ground running, hit the areas that we knew had the worst damage and started cataloging that damage for us.”

The team is working on a report about the storm, and hopes to fin ish it soon, Lord said. Some areas in Flagler County definitely saw the predicted 15 inches of rain, he added, but it was unconfirmed if anywhere in Flagler saw the high-end, 20 inch es prediction.

In The Hammock, the storm caused 3-6 feet of dune erosion, with

large swathes of coquina visible at locations that were previously cov ered by sand.

Along much of Flagler Beach, the storm surge had ripped away the area’s limited dune protection and left dune walkovers perched with their back ends on solid land, while their damaged seaward ends dan gled precariously several feet above a now-lowered beach.

Flagler County Attorney Al Hadeed told the board the county is using a new app to calculate how much beach sand was lost to erosion, using before-and-after drone imag ery of the coastline.

There is a supplemental appro priations bill in the works to have the Army Corps of Engineers study the damage Hurricane Ian caused to Florida beaches, and Hadeed asked for and received the board’s consen sus to tell the state government that Flagler County wants its beaches to be included.

He added that it might help to get speaker of the Florida House out to see the beaches.

State Rep. Paul Renner, a Palm Coast resident, is speaker-designate of the Florida House.

“I think it would be very helpful for us,” Hadeed said, “if we could have the speaker of the Florida House come and actually view and see the incredible vulnerability of our beach,

FEMA PROVIDES ASSISTANCE FOR RESIDENTS

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has upgraded its disaster dec laration to include Individual Assistance for Flagler County and Volusia County to help residents with expenses related to Hurricane Ian.

Individuals and households in Volusia County can apply for FEMA Individual Assistance, which may include tempo rary housing assistance, basic home repairs and certain other uninsured disaster-related needs.

Apply for disaster assistance at di sasterassistance.gov, by calling 800621-3362 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern Time, or by using the FEMA mobile app. If you use a relay service such as video relay service (VRS), captioned tele phone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service.

which is evidenced by the escarp ments.”

FLOODWATERS

As the storm curved northward from Flagler County, some residents headed outside to find their yards and streets flooded.

In Palm Coast’s Woodland area, residents saw flooding similar to what they experience during Hur ricane Irma.

Ralph Esposito, in the 40 block of Black Alder Drive, said on Saturday, Oct. 1, that he and his family evacu ated before the storm.

A few hours after he returned home, he said, the water had risen from the bottom of the driveway to halfway up.

“We had to move the cars,” he said. His wife, Ivette Esposito, said the couple stopped using their bathroom near the front of the house because it started bubbling water.

On North Flagler Avenue in Flagler

FRIDAY, SEPT. 23

Officials warn that Tropical Depression 9 will likely become a tropical storm, and then a hurricane, as it makes its way through the Carib bean Sea towards Ja maica, Cuba and into the Gulf of Mexico, with a potential to impact the Florida Peninsula.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 24

Tropical Depression 9 becomes Tropical Storm Ian, expected to enter Florida as a Category 3 hurricane.

The National Hurri cane Center's forecast predicts that Ian will make landfall near the Tampa area before crossing eastward across the state.

Gov. Ron DeSantis declares a state of emergency for all 67 counties.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 25

The NHC reports that Ian has shifted west. Forecasters predict a landfall in the Big Bend area, near Tallahassee, but warn that "uncertainty in the long-term track and intensity forecast is higher than usual."

Flagler County be gins offering sand and sandbags.

MONDAY, SEPT. 26

Ian strengthens into a hurricane and its expected landfall area shifts south east, with projections showing it grazing Tampa and entering the Florida peninsula in the Steinhatchee area, then heading north toward Georgia instead of crossing the state.

Palm Coast Mayor David Alfin signs an emergency declara tion.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 27

Ian is expected to make landfall as a Cat egory 3 or Category 4 hurricane near Tampa Bay before gradually weakening to a tropi cal storm as it passes inland.

The Flagler County government asks residents in certain areas to prepare to evacuate.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 28

Ian strengthens into a Category 4, almost a Category 5, and makes a landfall in the Fort Myers area, causing catastrophic damage.

A hurricane watch is issued by the NHC for Flagler County. The county is also put un der a flood watch, with an expected rainfall of 10 to 20 inches likely.

Shelters open. Schools close.

Flagler County declares a curfew.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 29

Ian weakens into a Tropical Storm over night, but is expected to become a Category 1 hurricane in the eve ning as it continues to move offshore.

Flagler experi ences widespread and historic flooding. The county urges Wood lands residents to evacuate.

County and city staff ask residents to limit water use so that overburdened sewer systems can can keep up

The storm turns northward and contin ues up the coast

Photos by Brent Woronoff

A tree fell on a live power line on Bud Hollow Drive, causing the whole street to lose power.

Photo by Danny Broadhurst

A car drives out of the flood waters next to the RV park on U.S. 1 in Bunnell.

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her boyfriend, Rob Plym pton, had just been rebuilt after Irma.

They were thankful it wasn’t worse, she said, even with the intra coastal filling her backyard.

“We were lucky,” she said, hand over her heart.

Not all the news on Saturday was bad: Karen Barchowski, the owner of Sally’s Ice Cream in Flagler Beach, was happy to report that the shop took only minor damage during the storm.

While the air conditioning was out, Barchowski said, the shop has two window units.

“We managed to save all the ice cream,” Barchowski said.

RESIDENTS ASSESS DAMAGE

Some businesses alongside U.S. 1 in Bunnell flooded, while others were open — and packed — on Friday, Sept. 30, a day after Ian’s departure.

The Chicken Pantry in Bunnell was crowded at 11:30 a.m., with people ordering a late breakfast or early lunch.

Men were getting haircuts at a nearby barber shop.

But mostly, people were outside of their homes, cleaning up debris or helping a neighbor.

James Everett was hauling branch es out of his friend Caroline’s back yard on White Wood Place. Margari da Silva was raking up her neighbor’s front yard on Fellowship Drive.

Two Matanzas High School stu dents, Ben Apfelbach and Antonio Misztal, went to their usual fishing spot under the bridge at Long Creek Nature Preserve on Palm Harbor Drive.

The day after the storm was a per

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James Everett picks up debris on Whitewood Place.

Long Creek Nature Preserve.

The storm knocked down signs and washed sand inland.

Photo by Danny Broadhurst Michels employee Chris Con nors checks lines for voltage, supported by employees Nathan Archibald and Jason Jorgenson.

Photo by Brent Woronoff Boat dock damage on a saltwater canal off Colechester Lane

Photo by Brent Woronoff

Photo by Danny Broadhurst

Photo by Brent Woronoff

“After the storm passed, a team from the Property Appraiser’s Office and the Building Department, they went out, hit the ground running, hit the areas that we knew had the worst damage and started cataloging that damage for us.”

JONATHAN LORD, Emergency Management Director

fect day to catch black drum, red drum or snook, they said.

On Bud Hollow Drive, the genera tors were buzzing after a tree fell on power lines at about 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, cutting off electricity to the street. A day later, the utility pole was still emitting smoke. The top of the pole had burned through and fallen off. The mounted transformer was tilted to the side.

“It’s smoking like a cigar,” resident Bill Vodek said, pointing to the sev ered pole.

OFFICIALS URGE PATIENCE

As floodwaters gradually receded, local officials asked residents to stay out of the brown-tinged Atlantic

and flooded yards and streets, and help each other during the recovery effort.

“We know everyone is ready to get back to some semblance of normal life, but we are cautioning against swimming, surfing, or even walking in the ocean at this point in time,” said Emergency Management Direc tor Jonathan Lord. “Losing half the pier means there could literally be tons of debris in the water – things you may or may not be able to see, and things that could really hurt you.”

Managing Editor Jonathan Simmons contributed to this story.

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Photo by Danny Broadhurst

The arch at Marineland collapsed during the storm, and Marineland employees Abraham Aguilar and Bob McCrossen cut up and removed the debris.

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and damaged walkways in Flagler Beach.

PaxTrax Motocross Park sign floats in Bunnell.

Clearing debris on the road leading to Tomahawk Tavern on U.S. 1 in Bunnell.

Photo by Danny Broadhurst

Photo by Brent Woronoff

Photo by Brent Woronoff

Photo by Brent Woronoff

COPS CORNER

SEPT. 19

KNOCK, KNOCK

5:39 p.m. — 100 block of South Nova Road, Ormond Beach

Improper exhibition of a fire arm/dangerous weapon. Po lice were called to a local ice cream shop after receiving a report about a man threaten ing people with a knife at the shop’s drive-thru window.

The 43-year-old Ormond Beach man still had the knife in his hand when officers ar rived. He was told at gunpoint to drop the knife, and he did. Witnesses told police they’d seen the man approach the drive-thru window on his bike with a folding knife open in his hand. Ice cream shop staff locked the doors.

The man told police that he had come to get ice cream, but didn’t have any money, so he came to get samples to “wet [his] lips,” and had tapped on the window’s glass with his knife because his hands were injured and he couldn’t knock. He had been waiting 15 minutes at the window, the man said, and the knife was the only thing he had to knock with.

Police noted that the man had multiple items in his pockets. When asked why he didn’t go into the store after

not being helped, the man said that it hurt to walk. He said he wasn’t trying to rob the shop. He was arrested.

SEPT. 22 POOR PLANNING

4:45 a.m. — 200 block of Palm Coast Parkway, Palm Coast.

Larceny. A police officer responding to a suspicious incident call arrived at a local bank where the front panel of the ATM had been pried open.

The safe was damaged but not breached. According to a police report, the damage done was from “some sort of long pry bar;” the would-be thieves managed to get noth ing for their troubles, but did cause property damage.

A deputy later saw security footage of two men entering and exiting the property, dam aging their vehicle and the landscaping along the way.

The vehicle turned out to be stolen and was later recov ered. The suspects are still at large.

SEPT. 23 RUB-A-DUB-DUB, SOME ONE’S GOT MY TUB

12:30 p.m. — 100 block West Grill Drive, Palm Coast.

Residential burglary. If your tub goes missing from the garage, who do you call? Amazon, apparently, to see if they actually did pick up the $629 returned tub.

The tub went missing out of an incomplete home

construction’s garage in the span of approximately an hour, between the time the workers went home and the time a construction manager returned.

According to the report, the tub was supposed to be picked up for return the previ ous day, and the confusion of calling Amazon to check if it had been — it hadn’t — delayed the theft report. A canvas of the neighbors’ door cameras revealed no helpful information.

SEPT. 24

FECES FIEND

5:31 p.m. — 400 block of Lakebridge Plaza Drive, Or mond Beach

Suspicious incident. An officer was dispatched to an apartment complex after a resident reported that she believed one of her recentlyevicted neighbors had poured a white substance on her car because of an argument they’d had two weeks prior.

The officer looked at her car and saw no damage. But the car had bird feces on its rear windshield and roof, and was parked under a tree with a bird’s nest, the officer noted in a police report. There was bird feces around the area where the car was parked, too.

The woman still believed her neighbor was at fault, according to the report, and insisted that the incident be documented.

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Father arrested for abducting his child

The 27-year-old suspect displayed paranoid, erratic behavior before driving off with the baby against the mother’s wishes, according to deputies.

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A man abducted his 1-year-old child against the child’s mother’s wishes and was holding the child during a standoff with deputies in a McDon ald’s parking lot, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies responded to a Bun ker Lane house at approximately 6:08 p.m. on Sept. 27 after receiv ing a report that the child had been abducted, according to a news release from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

The father, 27, had taken the baby after he’d argued with his girlfriend,

the child’s mother.

He had become paranoid and started acting erratically that eve ning after a neighbor arrived at the house following the argument. Then the father had walked outside with the child in his arms, sat down in the seat of his car and started it, accord ing to the mother’s account to depu ties.

The mother had yelled “Give me my baby,” but the father, who was armed with a handgun, drove away from the house with the baby in his lap.

Deputies found the car heading south on Belle Terre Parkway, speed ing recklessly through the medians.

Deputies tried to conduct a traf fic stop, but the man fled, turning east on State Road 100 and driving through oncoming traffic before turning into the Target shopping center.

He stopped at the McDonald’s parking lot and stepped out of the car with the baby in his arms. Deputies ordered him to put the child down.

When he refused, they used a Tas er to subdue him, then grabbed the child.

The father continued to try to run until deputies used a police dog to stop him.

“Here is a case of a domestic sit uation turning violent, putting a 1-year-old child and innocent driv ers in danger,” Flagler County Sher iff Rick Staly said, according to the news release. “Deputies were con fronted with a very chaotic situation and a very combative individual that was putting his child at risk by using the child as a shield. Our deputies did everything they could to quickly rescue this child safely from a mad man and apprehend the suspect. Fortunately, the child was not hurt and was quickly reunited with his mother.”

The man was arrested and charged with kidnapping, using a minor as a shield, resisting with violence, child neglect, fleeing and eluding and reckless driving, according to the news release.

Four arrested in Flagler County for drug crimes

A woman was found with enough fentanyl to kill over 10,000 people.

OBSERVER STAFF

Deputies handled 609 service calls and performed 72 traffic stops — making 12 arrests — between 6 a.m. Monday, Sept. 26, to 6 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, as Hurricane Ian approached.

“We know the most important thing is making sure everyone is safe and preparing for the arrival of Hur ricane Ian,” Flagler County Sher iff Rick Staly said, according to an FCSO news release. “But we’re also going to remain vigilant for criminal behavior, no matter the weather.”

TWO ARRESTED WITH DRUGS IN STOLEN VEHICLE

A 48-year-old St. Petersburg man and a 35-year-old Palm Coast woman were arrested after deputies caught them in a stolen Volkswagen Tiguan at the Circle K on State Road 100 just after 9 p.m. on Sept. 27.

The woman had drug parapherna lia in her bra, and the man had some one else’s ID card. Both face a felony charge of grand theft auto.

OUT-OF-COUNTY FUGITIVE FOUND WITH FENTANYL

Deputies arrested two Ormond Beach residents after a traffic stop.

A deputy had seen their car head ing north on U.S. 1 at about 7:40 a.m. Sept. 27 and recognized the driver, a 22-year-old man whom the deputy knew didn’t have a valid drivers

license.

The deputy stopped the car and confirmed that the driver’s license was suspended. The passenger in the car, a 28-year-old woman, initially gave the deputy a false name, accord ing to the news release.

She had an active warrant for grand theft auto in Volusia County, and deputies who searched her found that she was carrying over 21 grams of fentanyl, plus oxycodone pills.

Deputies arrested the driver and passenger.

“Fentanyl is flowing across the country, and we are seizing it in Fla gler County, too,” Staly said, accord ing to the news release. “Our seizures of this deadly drug are up over 500%. There is no telling how many over dose deaths we have prevented by getting this poison off the streets.”

Daytona Dream Center provides food for 300 families after Ian

need,” Hartsgrove said. “There’s a lot of partner organizations that are here today.”

The food drop began at 11 a.m. A half-hour later, a line of cars were looped around the Calvary Christian Center campus.

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When a crisis happens, the Daytona Dream Center — an outreach exten sion of Calvary Christian Center in Ormond Beach — is ready to help serve the community, said Pastor Jamie Hartsgrove.

And days after Hurricane Ian, the Daytona Dream Center did just that.

With the help of Second Harvest Food Bank, the nonprofit hosted a free community food drop for Volu sia County residents at Calvary Christian Center on Oct. 3. A total of 24 pallets recently delivered from Orlando — full of fresh food, pack aged goods and emergency rations — helped feed 300 local families.

“We just love to partner and mobi lize the community to help people in

Right after the storm passed, Hartsgrove said, the Daytona Dream Center team took its trucks through flooded streets, handing out bottled water and supplies to those who needed help.

About 150 volunteers showed up to help the Daytona Dream Center with the food drop, and many of them were impacted by the storm as well, Hartsgrove said.

“The powerful thing is they still come together and serve the com munity, despite their circumstanc es,” he said. “It’s heartbreaking, but we are blessed to serve the commu nity.”

This won’t be the team’s last effort to help locally, Hartsgrove added. The Daytona Dream Center is focused on Volusia County and will be mobilizing to bring more aid to the area, he said.

A total of 24 pallets of fresh food, packaged grocery items and emergency rations arrived from Orlando for the food drop.

Photo by Jarleene Almenas Volunteers deliver food supplies to locals at Calvary Christian Church.

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TRIBUTES School district to buy 30 metal detectors

Also: Proposed amendments to the Volusia School Board’s safety policy include requirements for a crisis response plan.

JARLEENE ALMENAS SENIOR EDITOR

Volusia County Schools will buy 30 walkthrough metal detectors, a $90,000 pur chase approved by the School Board at its Sept. 27 meeting as part of the meeting’s con sent agenda.

its Policy 510 on safety and security of students, person nel and property. The amend ment would add a section on crisis event response and intervention.

According to the proposed policy, each school would have a crisis response plan that includes:

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An intervention plan for students “who may be show ing warning signs that relate to violence, suicide, or other troubling behaviors”

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Decina left us on September 11, 2022, suddenly after a bout with cancer. She is survived by her darling brother John and her cousins Michele, Sindy, Susan, Kathy, Christina, Adam and Denise.

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However, these metal detectors will not be in use during regular school days, School Board Chair Ruben Colon said.

“I want to be very clear of that,” he said. “We’ve had no discussion about metal detec tors during the regular school day.”

Colon explained that the metal detectors — slated for designated schools — will be used for special nighttime events, such as football games, since the board doesn’t have a policy to support implement ing metal detectors during the school day.

The $90,463.39 purchase contract with Garrett Metal Detectors also includes hand scanners, casters and batter ies.

A process to screen all threats

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The use of an approved sui cide risk assessment instru ment by a qualified district professional before any invol untary examination (Baker Acts) due to concerns about a student’s suicide risk

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A guide for administrative responsibilities during and after student and faculty cri sis concerns

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An opportunity for the school to be interactive and dynamic with other school supports — such as school counselors and psychologists — to support the needs of stu dents and staff during a crisis „ Guidelines for providing information to parents, stu dents and staff.

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The Volusia Sheriff’s Office donated $50,000 to the dis trict, and that money will be put toward the metal detec tor purchase, Superintendent Carmen Balgobin said.

Also at the meeting, the board voted unanimously to approve the advertisement of proposed amendments to

RUBEN COLON, School Board chair CHAMBER ORCHESTRA TO OPEN CONCERT SEASON ON OCT. 9

The Daytona Solisti Chamber Orchestra will open its 20222023 season with a familiar “friend” — Joannes Chrysos tomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart. Or, as the world would come to know him — Wolf gang Amadeus Mozart.

Solisti will present “Mozar tiana,” an all-Mozart concert, at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, at Lighthouse Christ Presbyteri an Church at 1035 W. Granada Blvd. in Ormond Beach. A $20 donation is requested at the door.

“Mozartiana” will include “Concerto in C Major for Two Violins and Oboe,” which will feature Solisti founder and music director Susan Pitard Acree and concertmaster Olga Kolpakova on violins, and Nicholas Kruger on oboe. The program also will include “La Finta Giardiniera Overture,” “Concerto No. 3 in G Major for Violin: Allegro,” featur ing violinist Olivia Corporon, and “Symphony No. 29 in A Major.”

Daytona Solisti was founded by Acree in 2005 after she moved to Daytona Beach from Atlanta, where she performed in the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for 22 years. Solisti members in clude professional musicians from throughout central and northeast Florida.

“Mozartiana” is the first of five concerts scheduled for Solisti’s 2022-2023 season.

All concerts will be at 3:30 p.m. on Sundays at Light house Christ Presbyterian Church, 1035 W. Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach. Admis sion for each concert is a requested $20 donation.

For more information, call 386-562-5423 or go to day tonasolisti.com.

“I want to be very clear of that. We’ve had no discussion about metal detectors during the regular school day.”

Post Hurricane Ian, pet owners congregate to bless their animals

The Rev. Robert Goolsby blessed 40 dogs and one cat at annual event.

It was dogs’ day out on Saturday, Oct. 1 as the locals brought their pets to the St. Thomas Episcopal Church on Belle Terre Parkway for the church’s annual pet blessing, despite the recent hurricane.

The Flagler Humane Society worked in conjunction with the church’s Rev. Robert Goolsby and others at the church to hold the event, and brought along three dogs up for adoption. Normally, Goolsby said, the church invites local K-9 units and food trucks, but, in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, decided

one cat. Goolsby said he and his wife are passionate about pet rescue, and even recently adopted a Doberman from the Flagler Humane Society.

“It’s a community engagement opportunity for us to offer people to come by with their pets and find some spirituality within their home and concerning their pets,” Goolsby

Animals and owners received certificates of their blessings from volunteers at the church, and had tunity to meet the

Kyla is an 8-year-old terrier mix who has been at the shelter for about a week. She is still available for adoption.

three dogs brought out by the Flagler Humane Society. One of the dogs — Marley, an 8-year-old hound mix — was adopted out by the time the event ended at around noon.

Caroline Johnson, who volun teers at the Flagler Humane Soci ety, brought Marley, who had been at the shelter for a month; Kyla, an 8-year-old terrier mix who was sur rendered a week ago when her family divorced;and Brownie, a 1-year old terrier mix.

Johnson, who has worked with the Humane Society for eight years, and does her own outreach work as well,

said the animals hardest to adopt out are often the ones who had been abandoned. She said she spends the most time with those pets, to reac climate them to humans.

“A lot of dogs that come from situ ations are stressed seniors that don’t do well with other dogs, that need to

be an only dog in a home,” Johnson said. “... It’s harder to adopt out in that case.”

Dogs like Kyla.

Kyla, Johnson said, is a sweet girl who’s a little skittish because of life with her previous family.

Other dogs, like Brownie, could use a friend at home; Brownie had been returned because she has sep aration anxiety and likes to chew when stressed. Both terrier mixes were very friendly around everyone at St. Thomas.

Marley was adopted by Betsy Jones, who brought and blessed her dog Max, a 5-year-old hound mix. Jones saw Marley and couldn’t leave without him, especially see ing how Max and Marley got along so well.

“I’m gonna cry if I have to go with out him,” Jones said.

Johnson said the most important part of events like this is getting the dogs out of the shelter to socialize.

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“Socializing them is important and getting them out of the ken nel where they are all day,” she said. “Even ones like Kyla, who was very stressed, and very anxiety filled — seeing her get out and trust people is big.”

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St. Thomas Episcopal Church and Flagler Humane Society hosted their annual pet blessing Saturday Oct 1.

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Choose competence, not grandstanding, for Flagler County School Board

Dear Editor:

I am sorry to say I know few satisfied with the performance and reputation of Flagler Schools over the past two years.

We fell from an “A” district in 2019 to a “B” in DOE grading, with several schools slipping and only one improving.

At the same time, we endured the chaos two School Board members wrought by their performances, process abuses, and extreme “cul ture war” positions.

This was destabilizing and demoralizing to teachers and staff.

When a private company’s leadership foments chaos and uncertainty, they lose their best and brightest employees to competi tion.

And so it is in the public sector.

Our school system is our largest employer by a very large margin, and the past two years have been chaotic and uncertain.

Meanwhile, teacher shortages are pervasive. We are in a “seller’s mar ket” for educators, and our best are at risk — risk exacerbated by poor board leadership.

Luckily, one of the above board members ran for County Commis sioner and lost handily.

The other, despite a huge advan tage in funding plus outside help from extremist PACs, was van quished in the primary.

Political affiliations in nonparti san races are not secrets, and in this primary, Republicans outnumbered Democrats by over 60%. Yet Sally Hunt, a centrist Democrat with an education and business back ground, won.

Her victory was not a partisan victory; it was a community victory.

This November, our community must make the right choice again.

A transplant realtor from South Florida with no background in edu cation, no degree of any kind, with a checkered financial past, is running on the same platform as she who was rejected in the primary.

Luckily, we have an eminently qualified choice in Courtney VandeBunte.

An FSU graduate, she has several years’ teaching experience, the bulk of which were right here in Flagler County where she grew up.

Her work with the innovative i3 Academy at FPC resulted in selec tion as Teacher of the Year. Inciden tally, i3 is a great model for future classroom-to-career initiatives.

She supports governor-approved B.E.S.T. Education Standards, understands budgets, and is com mitted to regaining our “A” grade while operating within the guide lines and legislation of the state of Florida.

She is endorsed by many experi enced and prominent community leaders of ALL political stripes.

Courtney VandeBunte is clearly the better candidate.

Our children and grandchildren are counting on another commu nity victory.

Vote Courtney and give that to them.

JAKE SCULLY Palm Coast

Pontieri: My pledge to represent all Palm Coast residents

Dear Editor:

Ms. Mary Zito’s recent letter to the editor merits a response. She does what sadly happens hourly in politics these days — selectively picking a few statements from a candidate while ignoring many others to advance her own political

totaling $2.32 million in 2021-2022, according to the news release.

opinions and sow seeds of doubt about my fitness to represent all citizens of Palm Coast.

Let me be perfectly clear. I did not support the election of Joe Biden to the presidency. I disagree with most of his political stances and worry daily about the direction of our country with him as our leader. However, he is the president of the United States, and I do not deny that fact.

I have been very candid about my previous comments, and read ing the same articles, stories, and opinion pieces cited by Ms. Zito in her letter demonstrate conclusively that I have never failed to address these accusations head on.

Instead, I have showed the matu rity and reasonableness required for leadership as Palm Coast charts a course through choppy waters.

If voters honor me with their vote for City Council here in Palm Coast, my focus will be on their needs –local infrastructure, drainage, road improvements, lowering taxes, and preserving our quality of life.

I’m certain I will not have the time or the desire to engage much in national political debates.

As an attorney, I have represented — and will continue to represent — the legal needs of people from all backgrounds, regardless of their race, income level, sexuality, or political affiliation.

As a business owner, my husband and I have employed a diverse group of individuals, and we value every single one of them because of their diversity, not in spite of it.

I hope our residents will consider the entirety of my personal and professional accomplishments as reason to support my campaign as I continue to try to make a positive difference in our community — for everyone.

THERESA CARLI PONTIERI

Palm Coast Editor’s note: Theresa Pontieri is

recovery.

UNITED WAY MARKS ACCOMPLISHMENTS, HONORS VOLUNTEERS

The United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties celebrated its 20212022 accomplishments with a superhero-themed celebration at the Museum of Arts and Sciences CiCi and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art on Sept. 15, according to a news release from the United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties.

More than 80 people attended, and the following eight United Way volunteers were recognized for out standing volunteer service:

VITA Volunteer- Heyward Evans

Generation Impact- Teresa Wig gins

Community Impact Cabinet- Ann Boughtin

Women United Flagler- Lori Gold

Women United Volusia- Tiffany Edwards

Community Foundation- Kathleen Dulko

United Way Board Member- Mat thew Horton

United Way Staff Member- Ve ronica Brindley UWVFC raised more than $1.6 million and distributed 140 grants

“We look forward to another year of working together for the better ment of our Volusia and Flagler com munities,” said Board Chair Dustin Smurdon, of Brown & Brown. “We appreciate the support of our corpo rate partners and individual volun teers that help fund the impactful work of our United Way. From non profits to government agencies and local businesses, we understand the value of collaborating for success.”

OPEN ARMS RECOVERY SERVICES’ FESTIVAL DRAWS HUNDREDS

More than 350 people attended Fla gler Open Arms Recovery Servic es’ second-annual Music Festival at Veterans Park in Flagler Beach on Sept. 17, according to a news release from Flagler OARS.

“We were pleased to host an other successful festival this year,” Executive Director Pam Birtolo said, according to the news release. “I love watching the event grow as the com munity increases awareness about recovery.”

Musicians Dakota & Hurley; with special guests Jay Wirth, Haley Chase, David Lane Band, Musical Chairs, and Ferris Deluxe; performed live music at the event, which also drew food trucks and 40 organiza tions that provided exhibits about

Major sponsors included Advent Health Palm Coast, Care Connect+, One Love Yoga, Palm Coast Produce and Epic Behavioral Healthcare, ac cording to the news release.

Flagler OARS will host a Casino Night fundraiser at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at the VFW building at 47 Old Kings Road, Palm Coast.

Flagler OARS distributes more than 400 boxes of Narcan per month and provides recovery sup port groups, according to the news release.

For more information on Flagler OARS, go to flagleroars.org or call 386-233-3444.

Kudos to Flagler County’s Veterans Services Office

Dear Editor:

I would like to extend a thank you to Assistant Veterans Services Offi cer Eric [Flores] for meeting with my wife and I to discuss various benefits available for veterans.

We would like to thank him for going out of his way to make us feel comfortable while discussing such things as funeral arrangements, dis ability benefits and tax issues.

We had the deepest apprecia tion for his excellent mentoring and knowledge on all veterans matters.

Any subject we mentioned, he was able to provide accurate infor mation and advice.

His knowledge, thoughtfulness and attention to detail was impres sive.

Eric is one of the Veterans Service officers at the Flagler County Gov ernment Services Building. He is an asset to all veterans and an excellent resource.

His thoughtfulness and attention to detail clearly showed!

It was a pleasure meeting him and would highly recommend him to other veterans.

We sincerely appreciated his time and effort on our behalf.

DAVID CEGLOWSKI

Ormond Beach Editor’s note: Reach the Flagler County Veterans Services Office at flaglercounty.gov/departments/ veterans-services or call 386-3134014.

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impacts on local schools.

Volusia County jury found a Fla gler County man, Kenneth Jenkins Jr., guilty of robbing an Ormond Beach pharmacy at gunpoint. He was sentenced to 30 years in prison.

robbed the Palm Coast liquor store on State Road 100 at gunpoint.

Raymond Work

Branch of military: U.S. Army/ Florida Army National Guard - Retired

Dates of service: 19701973/1981-2001

Rank/occupation: Master Ser geant/Stock Clerk/Cannon Crewman

New Windsor, New York

Ray Work enlisted in the Army in 1970 and was assigned in West Ger many to the 6th Mountain Company, 1st Mountain Battalion. He received an honorable discharge in 1973. In 1981, Work enlisted in the New York Army National Guard. Work relo cated to Florida in 1993, transferred to the 116th Field Artillery Regi ment and was promoted to master sergeant, entrusted with the care of the enlisted force in Dade City. He retired honorably in 2001. Among his awards are the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal and Na tional Defense Service Medal.

Courtesy photo Pam Birtolo, executive director of Flagler OARS.

Flagler County dune restoration, walkover repair are high priorities

Flagler Beach is working with the county to identify hazards and apply for government aid.

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Not only was the Flagler Beach pier heavily damaged by Hurricane Ian, but almost all of the dunes on Fla gler County’s coastline are gone, and all of the beach walkovers were dam aged, Flagler Beach City Manager William Whitson said.

“The question becomes, how expensive is the damage?” Whitson said on Monday, Oct. 3.

A coastal engineering team from the Mott MacDonald company was expected to arrive early in the morning on Tuesday, Oct. 4 to begin assessing the damage.

“We are also working with Flagler County,” Whitson said. “I can’t say enough positive things about Flagler County and the (Emergency Opera tions Center) and (County Engineer) Faith Alkhatib and her team. We’ve all been working together.”

It could take several days before the engineering team completes its report, Whitson said.

“I know it’s frustrating that we can’t have answers as fast as the pub lic wants,” he said. “But believe me, we are working it carefully to make sure we get the maximum amount of consideration — and, of course, reimbursement — from the federal government.”

City employees have put up cau tion tape on walkovers that are obvi ously damaged, but people have been tearing the tape down and proceed ing down the walkovers anyway.

They do that at their own risk,

VOLUSIA ASSESSES BEACH DAMAGE

The Volusia County Coastal Division is assessing damage to Volusia County beach access ramps, walkovers, parks and restrooms after the storm, of ficials said.

All 16 coastal parks sus tained damage. Some beach approaches have been fenced off. Damaged walkovers have been marked as closed or have been barricaded. Walkovers that have been deemed safe will have no signage.

Beach ramps that can be used by contractors for emergency repair to private property are being made avail able. Property owners requiring vehicle access to the beach for cleanup or construction will need to coordinate through the environmental management office.

Construction on the beach requires a county beach and dune permit. Questions can be directed to Ryan Chabot at 386-717-0602.

Whitson said. “I would caution anyone in the public to look carefully before they try to access the beach, because there are many hazards in the water you don’t see,” he said. “There are nails, boards, other hazards. It’s just a touchy situation right now.”

Florida Department of HealthFlagler took samples in the Atlantic to test for bacteria levels. Environ mental Health Director John Bey said that elevated bacteria levels are likely

“We are going to be appealing to the state and federal government to assist us with additional sand as fast as we can. I'm already seeing areas that are dangerously close to A1A.”

WILLIAM WHITSON, Flagler Beach city manager

Brendan McCallen

James Brendan McCal len, 73 of Palm Coast, passed away September 3, 2022 at the Stuart F. Meyer Hospice House.

Mr. McCallen was born May 21, 1949 in Omagh, County Tyrone, Ireland. He was the son of James & Agnes O’Neill McCallen. He grew up in Yonkers, New York. After graduating high school he enlisted in the United States Army. He served as a Sergeant and was an Artillery Surveyor. He received the National De fense Service Medal and the Army Expert Marksman ship Badge. Mr. McCallen was honorably discharged August 12, 1971. After he was discharged he served as a firefighter for over 20 years with the City of Yonkers. After he retired, he moved to Franklin, New York, then to Palm Coast. Mr. McCal len attended Santa Maria del Mar Catholic Church. He enjoyed traveling to Medjugorje where he was a tour guide, and lead several mission trips there for years. Mr. McCallen also enjoyed making Rosaries and would donate them to people, churches, and schools.

He leaves his two children, Sheila (Emmett) Row ley of Newburgh, NY and Keith (Melissa) McCallen of Proctor, WVa; four grand children, McKenna, Teagan and Colin Rowley, and Hai ley McCallen; three sisters, Mary (Jack) Tobin of Palm

Coast, Brigid Ann Simoni of New Windsor, NY, and Rose Allis of Beacon, NY. He also leaves several nieces and nephews and extended family in Ireland.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Terrance and John McCallen.

A memorial service celebrating his life will be held October 22, 2022 at 11:00 AM at St. Joachim Church 51 Leonard Street, Beacon, NY 12508.

A memorial service will also be held in Palm Coast at a later date.

Condolences may be sent to the McCallen family by visiting www.craigflaglerpalms.com

in some areas, due to the storm. Test results are expected back by the end of the week.

The severe dune erosion puts the coastal communities in a vulnerable situation, Whitson said, especially if another storm or even a terrible nor’easter should threaten the coun ty again.

“We are going to be appealing to the state and federal government to assist us with additional sand as fast as we can,” he said. “I’m already see

ing areas that are dangerously close to A1A.”

A sinkhole developed around the 14th Street South area, he said. “We could see other (dune) areas that have been weakened that are close to the highway,” he added.

An Army Corps of Engineers beach renourishment project had been pre viously approved for Flagler Beach and could begin in June.

Whitson said the city has been trying to expedite repairs, but he’s

asking residents and visitors to be patient.

“We’re working actively with (the Florida Department of Transpor tation) and the county to identify hazards as fast as we can. And we ask people to be mindful,” he said. “I know the weather is beautiful. I know that people want to come out and get back to normal, and we do too, but we have to be mindful of what just happened.”

The shoreline continues to erode with every storm that passes though.

Photo by Danny Broadhurst

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evaluate the damage on Oct. 4.

“I am trying my best to get the assessment to find out when we can open it,” Whit son said. “But until we know that, it’s closed. I hate it. I hate it terribly.”

The pier was also damaged by Hurricane Matthew in 2016: That storm ripped off the final third of the structure.

Flagler Beach plans to repair the damage that Hurricane Ian caused to the city’s iconic wood pier. Until then, the structure will remain closed, City Manager William Whit son said on Monday, Oct. 3. Surging waves from Hurri cane Ian ripped down the sea ward end of the pier the after noon of Thursday, Sept. 29, as the storm curved northward toward Flagler County.

Whitson said coastal engi neering firm Mott MacDon ald, out of Jacksonville, would

Plans are already underway to build a new, concrete pier for Flagler Beach. But Whit son said the plan is to repair the wood pier first.

“That’s what we did in the last storm,” he said. “If it can be stabilized, we will. But we have to rely on the engineers to assess it and let us know.”

The Flagler Beach Police Department posted photos of the damage Thursday after noon.

“Our iconic pier has sus

tained significant damage from #Hurrricane Ian,” the FBPD wrote in a post on the department’s official Face book page. “PLEASE don’t come to Flagler Beach to look at the damage; it’s for your safety. We will post additional pictures when conditions are better, and thanks to Officer Sylvester for documenting the damage. Stay safe Flagler Beach.”

The Police Department noted that the damage had occurred at around 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29.

The pier’s live-streaming video camera had stopped broadcasting the previous night, before midnight.

—Managing Editor Jona than Simmons contributed to the report.

Council balks at growth moratorium

JARLEENE ALMENAS SENIOR EDITOR

With the flooding of Volusia neighborhoods due to Hur ricane Ian in mind, Volu sia County Councilwoman Heather Post made a motion at the council’s Oct. 4 meet ing to discuss a moratorium on development during the council’s next meeting.

Her motion died for lack of a second. Other council mem bers wanted to hear from the recently-formed Environ ment and Natural Resources Advisory Committee before making a decision.

“We have a committee that we just initiated and that should be the focus,” Coun cilwoman Barb Girtman said.

“You say you want to hear from the people? We’ve assigned 14 people. Why are we getting in front of that?”

“Because it’s time we stop handing our responsibility off to somebody else,” Volu sia County Council Chair Jeff Brower replied.

The topic was raised after Post requested that the coun cil discuss a consent agenda item about a final plat for the 18-unit Verona Villas town home subdivision project in Ormond-by-the-Sea.

Brower wanted the council to deny the project in light of the historic flooding Volusia County experienced after Ian, citing a need to keep up with current infrastructure and maintenance before adding

new development.

But county staff indicated that the project was at a point where, according to state law, the council needed to approve the final plat. The council approved the item 6-1, with Brower voting against.

Post wanted to continue the conversation on a moratorium because of the flooding.

“We have thousands of thousands of thousands of homes in Volusia County that are underwater now,” she said. “We’re changing the land scape a lot, so it’s definitely a discussion that needs to be had.”

But aside from Brower and Post, no one on the council wanted to have that discus sion at the next meeting.

Flagler Beach plans to fix the pier, which was also battered during Hurricane Matthew.

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A ‘hula’ lot of fun

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office host ed National Night Out at Flagler Palm Coast High School the evening of Oct. 4, as locals came out to enjoy games, a bike rodeo, vendors and food trucks and free bike helmets and safety tips. Kiwanis Inter national sponsored food for the event.

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Emma Loves K-9s: Emma and Carmen Stanford support law enforcement dogs and retired K9 heroes.

Bonnie Palatin and Jeanine Clontz supporting Au tism Awareness.

The Serranos — Gabriel, Traci, Charlie and Kayden — at the event.

Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Cpl. Barnett fits a brand new helmet on Archer. Helmets were distributed free to attendees.

Kaila Throne sits at Palm Coast’s Texas Roadhouse’s sponsored table.

Grayson and Brie Dagley.

Citizens Observer Patrol members Carol Bader and Peter Sarni.

Samuel Matulj dressed up as a police officer

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Sammy Taylor and Meghan Var gas of Heroes First Home Loans.

FLAGLER PLAYHOUSE

THURSDAY, OCT. 6

MUSEUM MOONDANCE

FUNDRAISER

When: 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: Beachfront Grille, 2444 S. Ocean Shore Blvd., Flagler Beach Details: The Flagler Beach Histori cal Museum’s Board of Directors is pleased to invite the public to celebrate the museum’s 21st an niversary. Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, dessert and entertainment by Chillula. Tickets cost $40 per person, or two for $75. Visit flaglerbeachmuseum.org or call the museum at 386-517-2025.

FRIDAY, OCT. 7

THE GIVING STORE RUMMAGE

SALE

When: 8 a.m.. to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7; and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 8

Where: Cattlemans Hall at The Flagler County Fairgrounds, 150 Sawgrass Road, Bunnell Details: Proceeds from the sale will benefit The Giving Store, which allows children to select gifts for their household family members at Christmastime. For more informa tion, call 386-597-2950.

THE TIMICUA OF VOLUSIA

COUNTY

When: 2 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach Details: Felipe De Paula, assistant curator at the Ponce Inlet Light house, will discuss the inhabit ants of pre-Columbian north and central Florida. Registration is not required. For more information, call the adult services desk at 386-6764191.

PILGRIMS REST CEMETERY TOUR

When: 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 7-8

Where: Pilgrims Rest Cemetery, near corner of Nova Road and West Granada Boulevard, Ormond Beach Details: The dead don’t tell tales, but their tombstones do. Enjoy the stories of local saints — and a few

sinners — during a guided tour. The evening will conclude with a Civil War era cannon firing. Hosted by the Ormond Beach Historical Society. Tickets cost $20 per adult; children under 12 are free. Visit ormondhis tory.org or call 386-677-7005.

MOVIES ON THE HALIFAX

When: 7-9 p.m.

Where: Rockefeller Gardens, 26 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a showing of “Scoob,” rated PG. Movies are weather-sensitive. Call 386-676-3216 for rainout infor mation.

SATURDAY, OCT. 8

IFISH FLAGLER NINTH-ANNUAL IN-SHORE TOURNAMENT

When: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Herschel King Park, 1000 Grady Prather Jr. Cove, Palm Coast Details: Presented by the Flagler Home Builders Association. Cash prizes total $5,000. Must have a valid fishing license and follow FWC rules and regulations. Costs $75 per adult angler; $50 per child ages 4-12. Visit iFishFlagler.com.

HEALTH DAY AT THE LIBRARY

When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach

Details: Pick up tips on improv ing your financial health, learn the history of gelatin and discover ways to age in place. Registration is not required. For more information, call the adult services desk at 386-6764191.

SUNDAY, OCT. 9 12TH-ANNUAL PINK ON

PARADE 5K

When: 7:45-11 a.m.

Where: AdventHealth Palm Coast, 60 Memorial Medical Parkway, Palm Coast

Details: The city of Palm Coast is joining AdventHealth Palm Coast Foundation for the 12th-annual Pink on Parade 5K and the 1-mile PetFriendly Fun Walk/Pink Out Your Pet Contest, sponsored by the Flagler Humane Society. Proceeds stay in Flagler County to assist qualified individuals with early detection screenings, cancer-related educa tion, materials, and cancer diag nostic testing. Registration costs $40. Visit runsignup.com/Race/FL/ PalmCoast/pink5k.

SECOND-ANNUAL HARVEST

MOON DINNER

When: 5-10 p.m.

Where: Riverfront Esplanade, 249 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach

Details: Join the Rotary Club of Daytona Beach West for its secondannual Harvest Moon Dinner, with a tablescape competition and silent auction. The event will feature music by Jarod Violin, of Orlando, a cocktail hour with hor d’oeuvres and a signa ture drink by Copper Bottom Craft Distillery. To buy a table, visit runsign up.com/TicketEvent/HarvestMoon.

TUESDAY, OCT. 11

WHAT’S THE BUZZ?

When: 2 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach

Details: Jack Dunlop from the Volusia Beekeepers organization will discuss local beekeeping and honey production. Registration is not required. For more information, call the adult services desk at 386676-4191.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 12

CHERRY LAUREL GARDEN CLUB MEETING

When: 10:30 a.m.

Where: Ormond Memorial Art Mu seum and Gardens, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach

Details: Attend the Cherry Laurel Garden Club’s first meeting of the 2022-2023 year, which will consist of a business meeting and a catered luncheon. Anyone interested in gardening is invited to attend. Please RSVP to Andrina Carey at andrina jc@aol.com or call 386-871-1477.

THURSDAY, OCT. 13

ORMOND BEACH AREA DEMO

CRATIC CLUB MEETING

When: 6:30 p.m.

Where: 56 N. Halifax Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: The October meeting of the Ormond Beach Area Democrat ic Club will be held in-person and on Zoom. Social visiting will be from 6:30 to 7 p.m., and the meeting will begin at 7 p.m. During the meet ing, candidates will be available to speak and answer questions, and further activities will be planned leading up to the November elec tion. Like minded non-members are welcome to attend as guests. The club meets on the second Thursday of every month. Visit ormondbeachdems.org for a Zoom meeting request and additional club information.

ONGOING ORMOND BEACH ART GUILD

SPRING ART EXHIBIT

When: Oct. 10 through Nov. 4

Where: The Casements, 25 River side Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: The Ormond Beach Art Guild will hold its Fall 2022 exhibit at The Casements, featuring local art ists. An opening reception will take place at 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14. The event is free. The Case ments is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays.

OLIVER!

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Sat urday, Oct. 7 and Oct. 8; 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 9.

Where: Flagler Playhouse, 301 E. Moody Blvd., Bunnell

Details: See Lionel Bart’s classic musical based on the Charles Dick ens novel “Oliver Twist,” featuring a cast of 35 locals. Tickets cost $30. Visit flaglerplayhouse.com or call 386-313-5876.

THE COLOR OF RAIN

When: Sept. 3 through Oct. 29

Where: Jane’s Art Center, 199 Down ing St., New Smyrna Beach

Details: See this art exhibition com posed of painted umbrella instal lations by the Florida Women’s Art Association. The opening reception is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 3, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Visit flwaa.com.

TURNING NEWS INTO ART

When: Sept. 12 through Oct. 28

Where: News Journal Center Fine Art Gallery, 22 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach

Details: See this exhibition by the Florida Women’s Art Association. Opening reception will take place on Thursday, Oct. 13, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Visit flwaa.com.

WHERE THERE IS A WOMAN, THERE IS MAGIC

When: Oct. 1-28

Where: Galerie Elan, 230 S. Beach St., Daytona Beach

Details: See this exhibition by the Florida Women’s Art Associa tion. The opening reception will take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7.

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 Sci ences, 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: “Art as Alchemy: An Exhibi tion from Miami’s New World School of the Arts” ; “Epiphany! Visions of Art” ; “Minor Masterpieces: Porcelain Painted Scenes from the Collec tion” ; and “Tech Savvy: Home Tech nology from 1890s to the 1990s”.

Where

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District leader

Chase Magee’s gamewinning field goal puts FPC in the driver’s seat

Flagler Palm Coast kicker Chase Magee did not start the game, but he finished it.

Magee kicked a 23-yard field goal as time ran out to give the Bulldogs a 20-17 victory at Ponte Vedra on Monday, Oct. 3.

FPC improved to 4-2 with the win, but what was more important was the win came against a District 4-4S opponent. There are only three teams in the district, so the Bulldogs can now clinch the district champi onship and automatic playoff berth with a win at home against Nease on Oct. 14.

Magee also kicked a 34-yard field goal as time expired in the first half to give FPC a 15-10 halftime lead in the back-and-forth contest.

“We’ve struggled kicking the ball all year,” FPC coach Robert Paxia said. “When it counted the most, he was able to come through.”

The Bulldogs scored on their first

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FPC: Homecoming vs. Eau Gal lie, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7 Seabreeze: at Satellite, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7 Mainland: vs. University, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7 Matanzas: at Gainesville, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13

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Seabreeze: vs. Deltona, 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17

Mainland: vs. Pine Ridge, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21

possession as quarterback D.J. Mur ray scored on an 11-yard run to cap off a 10-play, 50-yard drive. Magee did not get the call for the extra point and the kick failed.

After Marcus Mitchell scored on a 4-yard run to put the Bulldogs up 12-0 late in the first quarter, FPC failed on a 2-point conversion attempt.

“We really started fast. We talk about making sure we’re starting

Flagler Palm Coast coaches and defensive back Benjamin Laurore (2) celebrate the game-winning field goal.

The Bulldogs’ Ethan Laupepa (51) celebrates a fumble recovery in the fourth quarter against the Sharks.

Bulldogs quarterback D.J. Murray (1) evades Zac Martus (7) early in the first quarter. Murray scored the first FPC touchdown on the next play.

Simya Guerrero, team manager; Kyra Baldwin, student trainer; and Maya Tyson, team manager; enjoy the Bulldogs’ halftime lead over Ponte Vedra.

“We’ve struggled kicking the ball all year. When it counted the most, he was able to come through.”

ROBERT PAXIA on kicker Chase Magee

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Flagler Palm Coast’s Ashton Bracewell (9) tackles Ponte Vedra’s Adam Case (6) as FPC’s Rodney Hill (5) runs to the play.

FPC football

the game off with good effort,

and attitude, and our kids responded,” Paxia said.

But the Sharks (2-3) battled back, and quarterback Ben Burk’s 6-yard touchdown run on fourth down tied the score at 17-17 with 1:41 left in the game.

Murray methodically moved the Bulldogs up the field with his arm and his legs to set up Magee’s winning field goal. Murray ran for over 100 yards for the first time this season.

“He made some plays with his legs,” Paxia said. “He’s been a little dinged up, so we

haven’t asked him to run a lot. I’m so proud of his effort this year and how he’s managed to control the game.”

Mitchell also ran for more than 100 yards as the Bulldogs combined for over 300 yards rushing. They not only have talented and powerful run ning backs in Mitchell, Lan din Simmons and Rodney Hill, they also have a solid offensive line leading the way.

“Those five guys have done a tremendous job playing and adapting. They’re a fantastic group,” Paxia said. “I’m really proud of those guys.”

Although Paxia was pleased with the Bulldogs’ start, they also left some points on the board with two turnovers

inside Ponte Vedra’s 20 — a fumble and a turnover on downs — allowing the Sharks to get back in the game.

“We had some opportuni ties to score more. We just didn’t take advantage of them,” he said.

Like most teams that played on Monday night, FPC did not get much practice time because of Hurricane Ian. The Bulldogs did take advantage of the Florida High School Ath letics Association allowing teams to practice on Sunday, Oct. 2.

The break gave FPC some much needed rest. If the game had been held on its originally scheduled date of Sept. 30, it would have been the Bulldogs’ third game in a row with less than a week of recovery time.

Their rescheduled game with Mainland on Sept. 19 was played just three days after the Matanzas game and four days before the University game.

Now, FPC has another short week with 5-1 Eau Gallie vis iting the Bulldogs for their homecoming game on Friday, Oct. 7.

“We’re going to make the best of the situation,” Paxia said. “Our kids know better what to expect. I felt like we had a really good understand ing of the task at hand (against Ponte Vedra) and how we were going to respond and handle the adversity.”

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Ponte Vedra’s Griffin Owen (14) buckles under a tackle from FPC linebacker Rodney Hill.

FPC linebacker Ashton Brace well (9) and Bulldogs Booster Club President Jason Winkler revel in their 15-10 halftime lead. Winkler is an assistant JV coach for FPC.

St. Augustine overwhelms Matanzas in hurricane makeup game

Jordan Mills scored on a 17-yard run for the Pirates’ only touchdown, with 50 seconds left.

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After the Oct. 4 hurricane makeup game with St. Augustine, Matanzas coach Matt Forrest pointed to the visiting team.

That’s the kind of program For rest is striving to create at Matan zas, he said after the Yellow Jackets had cruised to a 42-7 win against the Pirates.

“I think they are one of the goldstandard programs in the entire

state. Just look at their track record. Their district championships and region championships and state championship. They can’t put it all on one banner,” Forrest said.

Playing without junior quarter back Dakwon Evans (collarbone injury) for the third straight game, the Pirates did not score until the final minute, when Jordan Mills ran into the end zone from 17 yards out

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Mills was stopped short of the goal

on fourth down on the Pirates’ previous possession, but Matanzas got the ball back with 1:38 remain ing on a Yellow Jackets’ fumble.

“It was good to get the offense moving a little bit,” Mills said. “We had some miscommunication on the snap on that fourth down. But we got the ball back. Our linebackers did a good job punching the ball out, and then Cole Hash got on top of the ball. And we said, ‘All right, we’ve got another opportunity to score, let’s capitalize.’ I just knew we had to get it in before the clock ran out.”

Mills, who is primarily a defen sive back, got to carry the ball more against St. Augustine and will likely continue to be a major part of the offense as the Pirates try to reinvent themselves.

“We’re still trying to figure things,” Forrest said. “We’re trying to find our identity in the middle of the season. We knew who we were. Then when you lose somebody as dynamic as Dakwon at the quarterback posi tion, you have to figure it out.”

Matanzas returned to the pass ing game late in the second quar ter behind sophomore quarterback Jackson Lundahl after keeping the ball on the ground for most of the past four games.

“We had a wildcat package and a wildcatter package with (Hash and Mills),” Forrest said. “Obviously they

are two of our more dynamic players. I think Jackson Lundahl did a great job throwing the ball. He’s a sopho more, and the more JV games he gets, the more reps he’s going to get, the more he’ll feel better about himself. He’s a six-quarter kid, and we plan on playing him two (quarters) in the JV game and letting him get his legs underneath him.”

Forrest was pleased with his team’s performance in the first quarter. The Jackets led 7-0 going into the second quarter, but added four more touch downs to take a 35-0 halftime lead and force a running clock in the sec ond half.

Running back Devonte Lyons scored three first half-touchdowns for St. Augustine (3-3), including a 58-yard score in the second quarter. The Jackets added three touchdown passes. They also had two touch downs and another long run called back.

“I think we moved the ball really well in the first quarter. We were getting some first downs and were able to flip the field, making them earn their yards,” Forrest said. “Then they started popping big plays, and you can’t give up big plays to a team that talented.”

The Pirates fell to 2-4 overall and 0-1 in District 4-3S. They have a bye this week before returning to action Oct. 13 in a road game against Gainesville, another district foe.

"We said, ‘All right, we’ve got another opportunity to score, let’s capitalize.’ I just knew we had to get it in before the clock ran out.”

JORDAN MILLS

The color guard per formed with the band at halftime.

Jordan Mills (2) returns a kick as Clay Vogel (5) looks to block.

Photos by Brent Woronoff

Condo on the ocean sells for $1.46 million

Acondo in Hammock Dunes was the top real estate transaction for the week of Aug. 25-31 in Flagler County in the Multiple Listing Service. Jonathan Hall, individually and as trustee, sold 19 Avenue de la Mer, Unit 501, for $1.46 million. Built in 2005, the condo is a 4/4.5 and has 3,283 square feet. It sold in 2021 for $1,525,000.

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Condos

Albert G. Spinks, Albert R. Spinks and Justin Spinks sold 60 Surfview Drive, Unit 718, to John and Jill Miskanic, of Atlantic Beach, New Jersey, for $645,000. Built in 2004, the condo is a 3/2.5 and has 1,640 square feet.

Joanne Blake, Individually and as trustee, sold 7 Greenbriar Court, Unit 7, to Danny Smith, as trustee, for $250,000. Built in 1980, the condo is a 2/2 and has 1,006 square feet. It sold in 2018 for $152,000.

Armand Beach Carlos and Gina Franco sold 6 Cot tonwood Trail to Daniel and Maria Ray, of Scotch Plains, New Jersey, for $999,000. Built in 2000, the house is a 3/3 and has 3,007 square feet. It sold in 2018 for $530,000.

Cinnamon Grove Village Jimmy and Meredith Davis, of Palm Coast, sold 32 Cinnamon Grove Lane to Gregg and Sharon Steele, of Palm Coast, for $919,000. Built in 2022, the house is a 3/2.5 and has 2,517 square feet.

Gold Coast

Patricia Wylie-Kaufman, of Palm Coast, and others sold 1345 N. Oceanshore Blvd. to Mark and Gale Hey, of Palm Coast, for $790,000.

Built in 2015, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,796 square feet. It sold in 2021 for $790,000.

Grand Haven Karl and Mary Drobnick, of Lauder dale, Minnesota, sold 28 Crosstie Court to Marc and Lisa Hackett, of Montgomery Village, Maryland, for $375,000. Built in 1999, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,640 square feet. It sold in 2020 for $222,000.

Hammock Dunes Thomas and Cynthia Marnell, of Palm Coast, sold 10 La Costa Place to Mark and Joanne Blood, of Palm Coast, for $948,000. Built in 2003, the house is a 4/3.5 and has a swim ming pool and 2,924 square feet.

Indian Trails Robert and Kimberly Daniel, of Ormond Beach, sold 119 Barrington Drive to Brady and Jan Williams, of Elizabethton, Tennessee, for $572,000. Built in 1991, the house is a 3/2.5 and has a swimming pool and 2,308 square feet. It sold in 2019 for $352,000.

John Balkunas Jr. and Kymberly Terry, of Cadyville, New York, sold 204 Beachway Drive to Anthony Potter, of Palm Coast, for $470,000. Built in 1999, the house is a 3/2 and has a boat dock, swimming pool and 1,688 square feet. It sold in 2021 for $420,000.

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Matanzas Woods Raymond and Andrea Gray, of Palm Coast, sold 52 Matanzas Lakes Drive to James and June Toman, of Palm Coast, for $395,000. Built in 2020, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,642 square feet.

Morningside

Offerpad SPE Borrower A LLC, of Chandler, Arizona, sold 2238 S. Daytona Ave. to Landon McLeod and Evelyn Rupp, of Ventura, Cali fornia, for $586,900. Built in 1978, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace and 1,728 square feet. It sold in June for $585,000.

Not in Subdivision

Maronda Homes LLC, of Sanford, sold 36 Fawn Haven Trail to Brian and Penny Gottlieb, of Ormond Beach, for $375,200. Built in 2022, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,702 square feet.

Coast Home Management LLC, of Flagler Beach, sold 34 Bud Field Drive to Corey Stephenson, of Palm Coast, for $302,000. Built in 2002, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,349 square feet.

WJHFL LLC, of Norcross, Georgia, sold 137 Ryan Drive to Todd and Jennifer Stampfl, of Palm Coast, for $285,990. Built in 2021, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,818 square feet.

Maronda Homes LLC, of Jackson ville, sold 21 Rippling Brook Drive to Ruth and Waleed Sultan, of Palm Coast, for $262,000. Built in 2022, the house is a 4/2 and has 2,052 square feet.

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WJHFL LLC, of Norcross, Georgia, sold 28 Biscayne Drive to Michael Frailey and John Frailey, of Palm Coast, for $241,990. Built in 2022, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,254 square feet.

Palm Coast Plantation William and Esperanza Basham, of Kingwood, Texas, sold 47 River walk Drive S. to Cindy and Pat rick Thomas, of Palm Coast, for $1,349,000. Built in 2014, the house is a 3/3.5 and has a swimming pool, boat dock, boathouse and 3,341 square feet.

Palm Harbor Todd and Kandy Daubenspeck, of Palm Coast, sold 11 Chelsea Court to Annmarie DiMasi, of Palm Coast, for $847,500. Built in 1986, the house is a 3/2.5 and has a swimming pool, boat dock and 2,326 square feet.

Ralph Lampman, individually and as trustee, sold 10 Creek Court to William Butler, of Palm Coast, for $680,000. Built in 2017, the house is a 4/2 and has 2,208 square feet. It sold in 2021 for $589,000.

James and Francine Mettevelis, of Holiday, sold 24 Fielding Lane to Edward and Teresa Baker, of Palm Coast, for $450,000. Built in 2021, the house is a 3/2 and has 2,041 square feet.

Pine Grove Drew Bevis, of Angier, North Carolina, sold 23 Pillory Lane to Samantha and Michael Kilgore, of Palm Coast, for $331,900. Built in 2021, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,338 square feet. It sold in 2021 for $301,900.

The Village

Catherine Hutchison, of Boyn ton Beach, sold 126 Oak Lane to Robin Hayes, of Flagler Beach, for $235,000. Built in 1986, the house is a 2/2 and has 1,219 square feet. It sold in 2013 for $75,000.

Windsong

Michele Verrone sold 1751 N. Central Ave. to David and Tif fany Bleigh, of Flagler Beach, for $355,000. Built in 1985, the house is a 2/2 and has 1,125 square feet.

Wynnfield Pinnamaneni Syam and Swapna Kondu, of Longwood, sold 11 Wind mill Place to Jason and Stepha nie Sachinger, of Palm Coast, for $419,900. Built in 2002, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,998 square feet.

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The house at 119 Barrington Drive sold for $572,000.

House in Verona Oceanside tops sales list

Ahouse in Verona Oceanside was the top real estate transaction in Ormond Beach and Ormond-by-theSea for the week of Aug. 21-27 in the Multiple Listing Service. MHK of Volusia County Inc., of Daytona Beach, sold 5 Watchtower Drive to Rashmin and Nimisha Sa vani, of Ormond Beach, for $1.3 million. Built in 2019, the house is a 3/2.5 and has a swimming pool and 2,720 square feet.

ORMOND BEACH

Mayco Ventures LLC, of South Daytona, sold 17 W. Sovereign Lane to 17 W Sovereign LLC, of Winter Garden, for $830,000. Built in 1973, the house is a 4/3 and has a swim ming pool and 2,122 square feet. It sold in 2021 for $343,000.

Richard and Elaine Archer, indi vidually and as trustee, sold 298 Wildwood Lane to Steven and Jen nifer Kurthy, of Ormond Beach, for $620,000. Built in 1979, the house is a 3/2.5 and has a fireplace, swim ming pool and 3,183 square feet.

Angela Rutledge, of Roswell, Georgia, sold 855 Ocean Shore Blvd., Unit 236, to Rocky’s Real Estate Rentals LLC, of Orlando, for $599,000. Built in 1971, the condo is a 3/2.5 and has 1,020 square feet. It sold in 2020 for $349,500.

David and Brenda Moore, of Con nersville, Indiana, sold 1 John Anderson Drive, Unit 305, to Jolinda McLellan, of Ormond Beach, for $490,000. Built in 1996, the condo is a 2/2.5 and has 1,745 square feet. It sold in 2014 for $232,x000.

Joseph and Madison Cottingham, of Ormond Beach, sold 732 N. Beach St. to William Violette and Richard Swofford, of Ormond Beach, for

$440,000. Built in 1977, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,500 square feet. It sold in 2019 for $257,300.

Brandon and Heather Powers sold 419 River Square Lane to Aimee Swidorski, of Ormond Beach, for $389,900. Built in 2017, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,818 square feet. It sold in 2017 for $239,900.

Susan Wardezak and Michael Drahos, of Ormond Beach, sold 386 Hand Ave. to Michael Lewis, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, for $249,900. Built in 1957, the house is a 2/1 and has 816 square feet. It sold in 2018 for $132,500.

Castlegate Richard Dinan, of Orlando, sold 30 Queen Ann Court to Orin Smith and Jared Smith, of Ormond Beach, for $400,000. Built in 1990, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,851 square feet. It sold in 2015 for $185,500.

Forest Hills Daniel Rutter, of Ormond Beach, sold 1266 Fernway Drive to Sergio Hevia Jr., of Ormond Beach, for $215,000. Built in 1959, the house is a 2/1 and has 950 square feet.

Hickory Village Zachary Martincic, of Ormond Beach, sold 22 Aaron Circle to Jes sica Robertson, of Ormond Beach, for $305,000. Built in 1986, the house is a 2/2 and has 1,395 square feet. It sold in 2016 for $145,500.

Oak Forest J. Molina, individually and as trust ee, sold 1516 N. Beach St. to Michael and Cynthia Miller, of Ormond Beach, for $475,000. Built in 1985, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace and 2,118 square feet. It sold in 2013 for $143,200.

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Ormond Lakes Jack and Nancy Brown, of Ormond Beach, sold 12 Cliffside Drive to Lee and Sarah Papert, of Ormond Beach, for $448,500. Built in 2004, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,832 square feet.

Plantation Bay Elio Beltran and Aurora McIntosh sold 1213 N. Sunningdale Lane to Erica and Christopher Rains, of Ormond Beach, for $545,000. Built in 2003, the house is a 3/2 and has a swimming pool and 2,364 square feet.

Plantation Pines

Nathaniel and Heather Moore, of Daytona Beach, sold 3770 Juniper Lane to Jamie and Elsie Schwarz, of Ormond Beach, for $605,000. Built in 2008, the house is a 5/2.5 and has 2,500 square feet. It sold in 2016 for $250,000.

Rio Vista Dallas and Carrie Moore, of Ormond Beach, sold 607 Arroyo Parkway to Kelly Kraus and Wil liam Murgolo, of Ormond Beach, for $261,000. Built in 1962, the house is a 2/1 and has 816 square feet. It sold in 2013 for $88,000.

Helen Avery and Robert Bellor, of Ormond Beach, sold 764 S. Ridge wood Ave. to Hilary and Susan Miller, of Longwood, for $260,000. Built in 1953, the house is a 2/1.5 and has 864 square feet.

Tomoka Oaks Brooke Amerson and Lance Butter field, of Orlando, sold 301 Rio Pinar Drive to Christopher and Natalia Caldwell, of Ormond Beach, for $500,000. Built in 1991, the house is a 3/2.5 and has a fireplace and 2,737 square feet.

Woodmere

Ronald and Stephanie Bell, of Ormond Beach, sold 722 Lucerne Circle to Christopher and Malia Gray, of Ormond Beach, for $440,000. Built in 1973, the house is a 3/2 and has a swimming pool and 1,742 square feet. It sold in 2017 for $246,000.

ORMOND-BY-THE-SEA

Ralph and Maureen Fischer, of Pittsburgh, sold 1051 Ocean Shore Blvd., Unit 901, to George and Rita Goodwine, of Ormond Beach, for $657,000. Built in 1982, the condo is a 3/3 and has 1,836 square feet. It sold in 2017 for $430,000.

Phillip and Lisa Barnum, of North Fort Myers, sold 45 Kathy Drive to Walter and Donna Cordiner, of St. James, New York, for $490,000. Built in 1997, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,372 square feet. It sold in 2020 for $265,000.

Rejesh Shah and Maryrose Gal luzzo, of Austin, Texas, sold 3370 Ocean Shore Blvd., Unit 4050, to M&M Stalvey Properties LLC, of Lake Park, Georgia, for $420,000. Built in 1987, the condo is a 2/2 and has 1,275 square feet. It sold in 2018 for $248,000.

Michael Cochran and Erica Coran, of Orlando, sold 56 Margaret Road to Sharon Vanburen, of Van Buren Township, Michigan, for $400,000. Built in 1959, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,708 square feet. It sold in 2021 for $350,000.

Battista and Anneliese Farnese, of Little Ferry, New Jersey, sold 1510 Ocean Shore Blvd., Unit 3120, to Albert Cahill Jr., of Ormond Beach, for $165,900. Built in 1973, the condo is a 2/1 and has 891 square feet.

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

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THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 2021 CA 000501 REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. KAREN GABRIEL KIRBY A/K/A KAREN G. KIRBY; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN PERSON(S) IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, Defendant(s)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure filed August 11, 2022 and entered in Case No. 2021 CA 000501, of the Circuit Court of the 7th Judicial Circuit in and for FLAGLER County, Florida, wherein REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING, LLC is Plaintiff and KAREN GABRIEL KIRBY A/K/A KAREN G. KIRBY; UNKNOWN PERSON(S) IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; are defendants. TOM W. BEXLEY, the Clerk of the Circuit Court, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash BY ELECTRONIC SALE AT: www.flagler.realforeclose.com, at 11:00 A.M., on November 4, 2022, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 29, OF BLOCK 33, OF PALM COAST, MAP OF WYNNFIELD, SECTION 22, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE CORDED IN MAP BOOK 8, PAGE 18, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FL

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the Clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed.

This notice is provided pursuant to Ad ministrative Order No.2.065.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to pro visions of certain assistance. Please con tact the Court Administrator at 200 East Moody Boulevard, Rm.125, Bunnell, Fl 32110, Phone No. (904)437-7394 within 2 working days of your receipt of this notice or pleading; if you are hearing impaired, call 1-800-955-8771 (TDD); if you are voice impaired, call 1-800-995-8770 (V) (Via Florida Relay Services).

Dated this 29th day of September 2022. Marc Granger, Esq. Fla. Bar No.: 146870 Kahane & Associates, P.A. 8201 Peters Road, Suite 3000 Plantation, Florida 33324 Telephone: (954) 382-3486 Telefacsimile: (954) 382-5380 Designated service email: notice@kahaneandassociates.com

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 2020 CA 000354

BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS, CREDITORS, DEVISEES, BENEFICIARIES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES

CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF RUPERT G. HOLMES A/K/A RUPERT GEORGE HOLMES, DECEASED; WINSTON HOLMES; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; LEASECOMM CORPORATION; UNKNOWN PERSON(S) IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY; ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS, CREDITORS, DEVISEES, BENEFICIARIES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF VIVIENNE HOLMES, DECEASED; TIANNA HOLMES, Defendant(s)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure filed September 8, 2022 and entered in Case No. 2020 CA 000354, of the Circuit Court of the 7th Judicial Circuit in and for FLAGLER County, Florida, wherein BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST is Plaintiff and ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS, CREDITORS, DEVISEES, BENEFICIARIES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF RUPERT G. HOLMES A/K/A RUPERT GEORGE HOLMES, DECEASED; WINSTON HOLMES; UNKNOWN PERSON(S) IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY; ALL UNKNOWN

HEIRS, CREDITORS, DEVISEES, BENEFICIARIES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING

AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF VIVIENNE HOLMES, DECEASED; TIANNA HOLMES; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; LEASECOMM CORPORATION; are defendants. TOM W. BEXLEY, the Clerk of the Circuit Court, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash BY ELECTRONIC SALE AT: www.flagler.realforeclose.com, at 11:00 A.M., on November 4, 2022, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 33, BLOCK 6, OF PALM COAST MAP OF PINE GROVE, SECTION 28, A SUBDIVISON, AC CORDING TO THE PLAT OR MAP THEREOF DESCRIBED IN MAP BOOK 9, AT PAGE 53, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA.

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the Clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed.

This notice is provided pursuant to Ad ministrative Order No.2.065.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to pro visions of certain assistance. Please con tact the Court Administrator at 200 East Moody Boulevard, Rm.125, Bunnell, Fl 32110, Phone No. (904)437-7394 within 2 working days of your receipt of this notice or pleading; if you are hearing impaired, call 1-800-955-8771 (TDD); if you are voice impaired, call 1-800-995-8770 (V) (Via Florida Relay Services). Dated this 29th day of September 2022. Marc Granger, Esq.

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The Board of Supervisors of the Seminole Palms Community Development District will hold their regular meetings for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 at 55 Town Center Blvd, Palm Coast, FL 32164, at 11:00 a.m. unless otherwise indicated as follows: October 24, 2022, November 28, 2022, December 26, 2022, January 23, 2023 February 27, 2023, March 27, 2023, April 24, 2023,

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Summary Administration)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2022 CP 552 Division 48

IN RE: ESTATE OF BARNEY O. SPURLOCK, JR. Deceased.

TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE

ESTATE:

You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of Barney O. Spurlock, Jr., de ceased, File Number 2022 CP 552, by the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bunnell, FL 32110; that the decedent’s date of death was June 7, 2022; that the total value of the estate is $501,000 and that the names and address es of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are:

Name Address Barney P. Spurlock 2001 Anastasia Way S. St Petersburg, FL 33712

Christopher A. Spurlock 128 New Street Cranford, NJ 07016

David M. Spurlock 24221 Club View Dr. Gaithersburg, MD 20882

Michael J. Spurlock 640 Porta Rosa Cir cle St. Augustine, FL 32092

Barney O. Spurlock, Jr. Revocable Trust 2001 Anastasia Way S. St Petersburg, FL 33712

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE

NOTIFIED THAT: All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for full pay ment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTAND ING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECE DENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication of this No tice is September 29, 2022.

Person Giving Notice: Barney P. Spurlock 2001 Anastasia Way S. St Petersburg, Florida 33712 Attorney for Person Giving Notice Diane A. Vidal, Attorney Florida Bar Number: 1008324 CHIUMENTO LAW 145 City Place, Suite 301 Palm Coast, FL 32164 Telephone: (386) 445-8900 Fax: (386) 445-6702 E-Mail: DVidal@legalteamforlife.com Secondary E-Mail: Proserv@legalteamforlife.com Sept. 29; Oct. 6, 2022 22-00117G

SECOND INSERTION

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 2021 CA 000462 ADDITION FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION, PPlaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES OF KATHLEEN M. FRANTZ, DECEASED, JASON FRANTZ AND UNKNOWN TENANT, Defendants.

Notice is hereby given that the Clerk of Circuit Court, Flagler County, Florida, will on November 4, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., online at www.flagler.realforeclose.com, offer for sale, one by one, to the highest bidder for cash, the property located in Flagler County, Florida, as follows:

LOT 1, BLOCK 153, DAYTONA NORTH, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 10, PAGE 1, PUB LIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. TOGETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN 1999 MERI DOU BLE WIDE MOBILE HOME, TITLE #76762730, ID #FL HMLCB135919806A AND TI TLE #76762731, ID #FLHML CB135919806B.

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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.: 2022 DR 000805

Division: 47 SIMMONETTE DIXON, Petitioner, and RICHARD DIXON, Respondent, TO: RICHARD DIXON 8315 Calico Canyon dr. TOMBALL TEXAS

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 SIMMONETTE DIXON, whose address is 4 wheeler Pl. Apt B Paml Coast F.L. 32137 on or before 11/05/2022, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 1769 E MOODY BLVD, BLDG #1, BUN NELL, FL, 32110 before service on Peti tioner 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: _____

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 ad dress. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Su preme 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 in formation. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.

Dated: 9/19/2022

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (SEAL) By: /s/ Dawn Deming Deputy Clerk Sept. 22, 29; Oct. 6, 13, 2022 22-00115G

THIRD INSERTION

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR Name Change of Child IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Seventh JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR Flagler COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 2022 DR 000829 Division: 47 Naomi Chirico, Petitioner and James Catignani II, Respondent.

TO: James Catignani II

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for change of name has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Naomi Chirico, whose address is 3 Port Echo Place Palm Coast FL 32164, on or be fore 10/29/2022, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 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.

{If applicable, insert the legal descrip tion of real property, a specific description of personal property, and the name of the county in Florida where the property is lo cated} 1769 E MOODY BLVD, BLDG #1, BUNNELL, FL, 32110.

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 ad dress. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Su preme 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 in formation. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.

Dated: 9/16/22.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (SEAL) By: /s/ Makaela McCarthy {Deputy Clerk} Sept. 22, 29; Oct. 6, 13, 2022 22-00112G

Items Under $200

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HALLOWEEN DECORATIONS, 5 boxes of items to

10-20 cents

Furnishings

L SHAPED Lazyboy Couch 118 x 124 inches sectional 2 powered and 1 manual recliner with console section $1,400. Buyer to pick up and transport. (386) 446-2301

Garage/ Moving/ Estate Sales

22 TIFFANY Circle, Ormond Beach 10/8 & 10/9, 9am-1pm, no early birds, household items, records, books, picture frames, cooking, dinnerware, too much to list!

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386-852-5143

REAL LOCAL STUFF HERE! PalmCoastObserver.com/RedPages

PATIO FURNITURE, 48" round table & 4 hi-back chairs. Text me for pics. $125 neg (678) 770-7639

REMODELING? New waterproof acrylic panels for shower, bathroom or kitchen counter tops $200 OBO 386-437-7058

SPIRIT LED Woman’s Bible, brand new, become spirit led $54.75 904-662-5067

TITLEIST STAND golf bag, 2 years old $110 386-437-8437

4 PRINCESS ELLEN PLACE, 10/7 & 10/8 8:30am-3:00pm, multifamily yard sale in backyard, enter through gate. Great time to start holiday shopping with new and gently used items. Too much to list plus collectibles! Rain date 10/14 & 10/15.

GARAGE SALE at 9 Prince Anthony Lane from 10-07-10/09 (8am-3pm) Dinnerware, Silverware sets, Kitchenware, Clothing, Shoes, Pants, Suits, T-shirts, Music Receivers (And Much More) Also (Renzo) Certi ed Computer technician 386-503-1774 for Virus removals, Updates, Backups

Use the RED PAGES to clean out your garage CALL 386-447-9723

General Merchandise

GENERAC GP 5500 generator $330, Guide Deer overstuffed camping chairs $60 each or 2 for $100, large convertible coffee/dining table $100 386-302-2792

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