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"Silly Cow" by FPC's Student Artist of the Month Cassidy Jackson. Photo courtesy of Angela Biggs
"Loud Sunrise" by FPC's Student Artist of the Month Cassidy Jackson. Photo courtesy of Angela Biggs
As of Jan. 19, Marineland has taken in 20 cold-stunned green sea turtles this winter, with 16 turtles currently in care. Photo courtesy of Keith Gold
Michael H. Brown, of Palm Coast, will host a retreat on Feb. 3 at Doubletree Hotel in St. Augustine. Courtesy photo
Acorn - 35853899, 7-month-old male domestic short-haired cat. Photo courtesy of Katie Share
Alvin - 35853933, 7-month-old female domestic short-haired cat. Photo courtesy of Katie Share
Chapo - 35418152, 9-month-old male pit bull mix. Photo courtesy of Katie Share
Joy - 37530328, 5-year-old female terrier mix. Photo courtesy of Katie Share
Flagler Palm Coast High School Instructor Angela Biggs selected junior Cassidy Jackson as the January Student Artist of the Month.
Q+A with Jackson, from Biggs:
Inspiration for artwork:
“My inspiration for my artwork is all of the different creations around me. It is the beauty observed in everyday life. I love the flowers, trees and the colors in the sky. Nature shots are one of my favorites to take. Being able to see creation around me brings me happiness and joy. How could one resist taking pictures of such beauty? When I take pictures, I try not to overthink it; I just like to have fun with it.”
What do your pieces mean to you?
Silly Cow: “It shows me how silly and funny animals can be. Not everything in life has to be serious.”
Loud Sunrise: “It helps me to see the different colors in the sky. This sunrise represents the start of something new.”
Biggs said she’s seen an improvement in Jackson’s “photography eye” over the last three years in her class.
“She has a unique take on her subject matter and always looks at the little things, which the average person might miss or ignore,” Biggs said. “Her use of color is exceptional, and she continually pushes creative boundaries.”
Author Michael H. Brown, of Palm Coast, has had 27 books published. He will host a retreat filled with discussion on Feb. 3 at the Doubletree Hotel in St. Augustine.
He has focused on spiritual writing since 1992 and has penned religious bestsellers such as “The Final Hour” (on prophecy) and “The Other Side” (on near-death experiences and the afterlife). Call 446-8139.
Flagler County is accepting applications for its Spring 2018 Citizens Academy program, a free ten-week course introducing participants to the day-to-day operations of Flagler County government.
Registration is free, but class size is limited to 30 and applications are accepted on a “first come, first served” basis. The spring classes will be held on consecutive Tuesday mornings, 9 a.m. to noon beginning Feb. 27.
Apply online at flaglercounty.org/citizens_academy or by contacting Rose Keirnan at 313-4026 or [email protected].
Marineland Dolphin Adventure continues to support regional efforts to save cold-stunned green sea turtles during the recent cold snap, working in partnership with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Sea Turtle Hospital at UF Whitney Lab.
As of Jan. 19, Marineland has taken in 20 cold-stunned green sea turtles this winter, with 16 turtles currently in care. Upon arrival, each turtle receives a thorough exam to measure heart rate, respirations and body condition. Cold-stunning is a hypothermic reaction that occurs when green sea turtles are exposed to cold temperatures for a prolonged period, and it is a serious condition that can lead to shock, pneumonia and even death.
Marineland is officially licensed to take in the cold-stunned green sea turtles by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Visit Marineland.net or by call 877-933-3402.
Chapo - 35418152, 9-month-old male pit bull mix
Joy - 37530328, 5-year-old female terrier mix
Acorn - 35853899, 7-month-old male domestic short-haired cat
Alvin - 35853933, 7-month-old female domestic short-haired cat
