- November 16, 2024
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The information below was taken from press releases
Two inmates at the Flagler County detention facility, recently attained their food service certification, a requirement for job placement when they’re released.
“We appreciate your making your time here constructive,’’ Sheriff James L. Manfre said to inmates, Jeremy Wooster and Christopher Avellar, during a special presentation at the jail.
Manfre told the men the job skills they’ve attained “will keep you from returning.’’
The men received certificates of achievement from Trinity Services Group, which contracts with the jail for food services, according to Amanda Moody, food service director, for the detention facility. Paula McNeal, food supervisor under Moody, supervises the inmates, who cook for the other inmates. Wooster and Avellar had to pass a test to earn the certification. Wooster’s certificate came just in time – he was recently released.
“It makes them feel like they’ve come out (of jail) with something positive,’’ Moody said.
Bend and squeeze with isometrics in between. That’s what dozens of seniors were doing recently at the Wickline Senior Center, 800 S. Daytona Ave., Flagler Beach, and it is an exercise routine they will be able to keep up now that local trainer Artie Gardella will be holding the classes at 1 p.m on Mondays.
“What I want for each of you is to be functionally fit,” Gardella said. “I want you to do whatever you want to do for as long as you are physically able.”
Gardella has been teaching senior fitness in Flagler County for the past 10 years. He focuses on balance and flexibility, and offers a variety of exercises that can be done whether standing or seated.
Wickline recreation manager, Barbara Castillo, said the class is popular.
As with all programs at the Wickline Senior Center, the senior fitness class is open to all. It is scheduled after the traditional programs on Monday and bus transportation will be provided after the class.
Besides offering hot meals Monday through Friday at noon, all seniors are welcome to enjoy the pool table and lending library at the center, as well as scheduled socials and entertainment.
For more information about the programs at the Wickline Senior Center, call Castillo at 517-2435.
First Baptist Christian Academy, home of the “Crusaders,” will have a ribbon cutting ceremony, at noon, Friday, Aug. 21, at their new facility in the Historic Courthouse in Bunnell. Maps will be provided for self-guided tours, and historical information will be on display.
