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Finn Dawson admires TIFF the Turtle at the artwork’s dedication with longtime City Landscape Architect Bill Butler, who retired in October. Finn is the son of the city’s new Landscape Architect Beth Dawson.
Kimberly Williams and her son Maddox White try to brave the 17th Annual Palm Coast Fire Department Hall of Terror. Courtesy photo by Patrick Juliano
Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Rick Staly presents Sergeant Mike Lutz with a Certificate of Commendation by the American Legion Post 115 for outstanding public service. Photo courtesy FCSO
The Flagler County Education Foundation has created a donation tree display to honor its donors. Photo courtesy Ed Foundation
Palm Coast Fire Lt. Dan Driscoll was honored by the Flagler-Palm Coast Kiwanis Club. Pictured from left are Chief Jerry Forte, Amy Driscoll, Driscoll, Mary Driscoll, Cindy Ser and Bill Ser. Photo courtesy city of Palm Coast
Palm Coast Firefighter-Parademic Kalin Graham received American Legion Post 115’s Certificate of Commendation. Pictured from left are Capt. Kyle Berryhill, Graham, Mayor Milissa Holland, Amy Graham and Greg Graham. Courtesy photo
“TIFF” the loggerhead turtle, inspired by Art-Nouveau American artist Louis Comfort Tiffany, was unveiled to the public Tuesday, Oct. 23, as part of the on-going community public sculpture project the Palm Coast Arts Foundation launched in May. The dedication took place at the Long Creek Nature Preserve, 1050 Palm Harbor Parkway.
Ormond Beach artist, Ron Lace, also a member of the Flagler County Art League, was chosen for the project because of his ability to paint with the look of “stained glass.” Sponsors Beth and Fred Allen and Terri and Rafael Medina donated this sculpture to the city of Palm Coast so that many can enjoy. The placement of “TIFF” will allow the public to view him from the canal and the nature preserve walking path.
PCAF announced that the project will have two additional turtles joining the trail in the coming months. Anyone interested in sponsoring a turtle ($5,000) should contact PCAF at 225-4394 or [email protected].
Anchors have been announced for live coverage of the Palm Coast Holiday Boat Parade on Dec. 15. Flagler Broadcasting’s own “Doctor Dave,” former Palm Coast mayor Jon Netts and Ansley Cestare, of Flagler Palm Coast High School’s FPC-TV, will anchor coverage by KOOL 100.9 FM, with more than 28,500 listeners in Flagler, St. Johns and Volusia counties.
About 2,200 people visited the 17th-annual Hall of Terror over two spooky nights of Oct 30 and 31, according to the city of Palm Coast. Palm Coast Fire Station 21, located at 9 Corporate Drive, hosted the event with the theme of alien invasion.
A news release states that Hall of Terror is the longest-running Halloween attraction in the area.
Locals can submit nominations for the 2018 Humanitarian Award to recognize Flagler County residents who have demonstrated and documented characteristics of a humanitarian through their outstanding service record.
Sponsored by Abundant Life Ministries Inc. and Community Partnership for Children Inc., the award will be presented during the “A Christmas to Remember” celebration for children in foster care and other children under the dependency court system. The event will be held 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 22, at the Flagler County Fairgrounds.
Deadline for receipt of nomination is Nov. 30. Contact Myra Middleton-Valentine at [email protected] for the nomination packet. Documents may be mailed to Abundant Life Ministries – Hope House, Inc., P.O. Box 354925, Palm Coast, FL 32135, or emailed to [email protected]. For more information, contact Sandra Shank at 597-2861.
The city of Palm Coast is presenting its annual Thanksgiving Feet to Feast 5K on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 22. The race is sponsored by Florida Hospital Flagler and Palm Coast and the Flagler Beaches.
The race will begin at 7:45 a.m. at the Flagler/Palm Coast Campus of Daytona State College, 3000 Palm Coast Parkway SE, and will continue along the waterfront path on the Intracoastal Waterway and back through the tree-lined St. Joe Walkway. A free Kids Fun Run for ages 6 and younger will begin at 8:45 a.m.
Register at https://www.palmcoastgov.com/FeettoFeast.
The Rotary Club of Flagler County is looking for bands to perform seasonal music at the Fantasy Lights in Central Park, Palm Coast. The free event will feature lighted displays around the lake, Santa’s village, train rides for the kids and will also have a nightly live performance of seasonal music at 7 p.m. each night for the month of December. The music is carried throughout the park, and Rotary provides some sound equipment and lights. If your band is interested in performing please contact Carl Laundrie at [email protected] or call 283-8386.
Sgt. Mike Lutz of the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office was presented with a Certificate of Commendation by the American Legion Post 115 for outstanding public service benefiting the community, state and nation. The award was presented to Sergeant Lutz by Commander David Hammond of the American Legion on Oct. 8.
Lutz has served as a law enforcement officer for the past 35 years, including 20 years with the New York City Police Department. His career with FCSO began in 2003. Lutz’s is assigned to the Domestic Homeland Security Section and responsible for community outreach and crime prevention. In addition, Sgt. Lutz instructs in the Active Killer Community education programs.
The Flagler County Education Foundation has constructed an annual Giving Donor wall to honor the foundation’s top donors.
“The wall is something I have wanted to do since the day I started at the Foundation,” Joe Rizzo, Executive Director of the Flagler County Education Foundation, said in a news release. “I feel it is important to let the community know who the Friends of the Foundation are, and this is one small way to let our donors know how much we appreciate them.”
The foundation held a ribbon cutting Tuesday, Oct. 16, in the entrance of the Government Services Building where the tree is on display. To learn more or make a donation, contact Joe Rizzo at 1769 E. Moody Blvd, Building 2, Bunnell, or call 437-7526 x 1125.
Palm Coast Fire Lt. Daniel Driscoll was recognized by the Flagler-Palm Coast Kiwanis Club, and Firefighter-Paramedic Kalin Graham was recognized by American Legion Post 115 with a Certificate of Commendation, according to a news release.
The Kiwanis Club’s annual award recognizes firefighters for their service, dedication and commitment to their communities. The award was presented Oct. 10 by Kiwanis Chapter President Michael McElroy and Awards Chairman Frank Consentino.
