- March 9, 2025
+ Battle of the Bulge veteran receives medal
The American Legion Department of Florida and American Legion Flagler Post 115 honored World War II veteran of the Battle of the Bulge Charles R. Fowler, 99, by presenting him his Knights of the French Legion of Honor, granted by the French government at a recent ceremony held at the Windsor Nursing Center.
Fowler’s son, U.S. Army Maj. Paul Fowler, who assigned at Walter Reed, in Washington, D.C., coordinated the service with the American Legion, which included members of the American Legion, family and friends.
The American Legion Department of Florida Vice Cmdr. Arthur Schwabe and past department Cmdr. Omer G. Smith attended and presented the proclamation and awarded the medal to Fowler.
+ Don’t miss it! Apply for Youth Leadership Flagler
Time is running out for Flagler County high school sophomores to apply for Youth Leadership Flagler, a new program scheduled to launch in September.
Modeled after Leadership Flagler, a program that develops aspiring leaders of Flagler County, the youth program will provide participating students with a better understanding of Flagler County for community-improvement purposes.
“The idea of youth learning about the local community where they are raised aligns with the chamber’s efforts to build a stronger business community,” said sponsor John Birney, owner of JBirney Financial. “If students know more about their community, it’s our hope that they become empowered and inspired to come back here to do great things.”
To apply, students must be Flagler County residents with a minimum unweighted GPA of a 2.0, which must be maintained throughout the program. In addition, students should demonstrate good behavior, character and interest and/or leadership skills in extracurricular activities. Applicants must provide proof of at least five hours of community service from August 2012 through March 2013.
Applications can be picked up at the Flagler County Chamber & Affiliates and in the guidance offices of Flagler Palm Coast and Matanzas high schools. Applications can be sent by fax, email or dropped off at to the chamber. Applications are due March 15.
Finalists will be interviewed April 8-12 and notified in writing of admission by Friday, April 26.
Ten students will be selected to participate in the one-day-a-month program, which will go from September 2013 to April 2014.
+ Moore Stens: Elks’ Citizen of the Year
At a recent awards ceremony, the Elks Club named Melissa Moore Stens citizen of the year, Andris Jekabsons Elk of the year and Mark Fontana officer of the year.
+ Around town …
The next Flagler Fine Arts Festival is March 17. Local fine artists are being sought to show their work. Visit www.flaglerfineartfest.com.
The Palm Coast Veterans of Foreign War, located at 47 Old Kings Road, is seeking names of deployed loved ones to be recipients of care packages. Call 308-0554 with names of friends or loved ones from Flagler County who are currently serving in a foreign conflict. Donations of snacks, personal care items and cash for postage are also accepted.
