- November 19, 2024
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Nellie, the world’s oldest dolphin in human care, turned 61 Feb. 27, at her home of Marineland Dolphin Adventure. Nellie is a bottlenose dolphin that has far exceeded the average life span of free-ranging dolphins, as well as those in aquariums and zoos. Since her birth at Marineland Feb. 27, 1953, she has inspired and educated millions of people and has helped zoological community’s research and training methods.
Nellie quickly became a celebrity and starred in several TV shows filmed at Marineland’s original dolphin stadium, was featured in a Timex watch TV commercial in 1961 and is Jacksonville University’s mascot.
Students explore Black History Month
Two youth groups from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Chi Delta Omega chapter (SMART AKAdemy and Emerging Young Leaders) accompanied Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Youth Ministry, the Delta Gems and the Flagler County Schools Girls Mentoring Group on a Black Heritage Tour in St. Augustine.
The groups visited Fort Mose, this country’s first settlement of free blacks, where they learned about its historical significance to the Underground Railroad. During the tour, the groups observed several churches where civil rights groups held meetings, homes where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. lodged during his visits to the city, the home of Dr. Robert B. Hayling (the first Black dentist of Florida) and the former high school built expressly for Black students.
Sorority recognizes, serves veterans
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Chi Delta Omega Chapter celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Flagler Beach Disabled American Veterans Center.
Under the leadership of President Sue Fray, the sorority prepared and served dinner to 20 veterans, their guests and families of Chapter 86. Commander Alfonsa Phillips, service officer for the Disabled American Veterans Center, expressed gratitude and appreciation for the recognition and sincerity of the sorority.
The Veterans reflected on their years of service in their respective military branches while enjoying the fellowship of the hostesses.
Congrats to the 2014 Hispanic American Club of Palm Coast Board of Directors!
The Hispanic American Club welcomed Manuel Rentas as its new President. Rentas has been a member of the club since 2006 and is an attorney with a practice in Palm Coast.
Other officers are as follows: Vocal Robert Martinez, Vocal John Rodriquez, Vocal Lucy LeBron, Secretary Dr. Emily Torrado and Treasurer Sigifredo Zapata Jr.
The Club emphasizes the preservation of language, customs and differences, as well as the welfare of the community. Its doors are open to all residents of Flagler County and its neighboring areas.
Rotary joins 'World’s Biggest Commercial'
The Rotary Club of Flagler has joined the "World’s Biggest Commercial."
The "World’s Biggest Commercial” is being created to raise awareness of the ongoing effort to eradicate Polio, worldwide. The members of the Flagler Beach club are joining Bill Gates, Jackie Chan, Bishop Desmond Tutu, Jane Goodall and over 75,000 others in drawing attention to the fight against Polio.
