Missing Miss Reggie: Beloved Flagler Beach Publix Cashier Service Announced

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November 7, 2021

ORMOND BEACH, Fla. – Regina V. Myers, 89, of Ormond Beach, formerly of Kill Buck, N.Y., died Friday morning (Oct. 29, 2021) at Advent Health Hospital, Daytona Beach, following a brief illness.

Born Feb. 23, 1932, in North Tonawanda, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Michael and Katherine Gancasz Sieracki. She was married on May 24, 1952, to Stephen Myers Jr., who predeceased her in 2003.

Mrs. Myers graduated from Colonel Payne High School in 1950 and attended Buffalo (N.Y.) State Teacher’s College.

Reggie and Stephen owned and operated the Kill Buck Store for 40 years, where Reggie also served as Postmaster of the Kill Buck Post Office for 20 years. It was located within their General Store. They also operated a beef cattle farm where they raised their four children.

In 1999, Reggie and Stephen relocated to Ormond Beach. She worked as a cashier for Publix Supermarkets for over 20 years.

Reggie enjoyed spending time with her family, as well as with her little dog Ginger, and was always giving of herself to her friends and neighbors. She will be missed by many loved ones, dear friends and co-workers.

Surviving are two daughters, Carolyn (John) Day of Palm Coast and Kathryn “Kasia” Powell of Ormond Beach; seven grandchildren, Kirsten (Jani) Powell, Vincent (Heather) Myers, Shane Powell, Katie Campbell, Nicholas Myers, Miranda Campbell and Evan Powell; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by an infant daughter, Mary Ann Myers; two sons, Stephen J. Myers III and Christopher J. Myers; and a brother, Victor Sieracki.

A memorial Mass will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, located in Palm Coast, on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, per the following schedule. Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m.; Mass 1 to 2 p.m.; reception immediately following at the Social Hall of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. A graveside service will be held at Calvary Cemetery, Salamanca, N.Y., at the convenience of the family. Date and time to be announced.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River St., Salamanca.

E-condolences can be sent to orourke.orourkefh@gmail.com.

Published by The Salamanca Press on Nov. 4, 2021.

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/salamancapress/name/regina-myers-obituary?pid=200553651

Sunday Special: The Big Five with Bob Pickering, Flagler County’s Weather Man

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November 7, 2021

He’s Flagler County’s resident weather man, and keeping an eye on what’s happening in the sky and on the ground helps reassure residents during weather incidents.

As a special The Big Five, Bob Pickering shares his views after this weekend’s big nor’easter.

1. What is your role with Flagler County and with the REACT team?

A – I wear a few hats. I am employed by Flagler County Emergency Management as an Emergency Management Specialist – I have been there 27 years. In EM I have many responsibilities including monitoring potentially hazardous weather events, assisting the EM Director as needed during such events. Of course we know it does not storm all the time, my other responsibilities include weekly and monthly readiness checklists, keeping the EOC on a state of readiness, reviewing emergency plans, various projects, overseeing the hazardous weather programs and many other items. I also occasion work with FireFlight I am responsible for the safe operation of the EOC helipad as well as monitoring our Flight Followers (That is an FAA designation) plus pilot weather briefings and guidance as needed. There are a lot of other things I do and I also admin the social media accounts held by EM

B – When I am not working I volunteer with Flagler County Assist. The organization is separate from the county EM program, an independent entity however when needed FCA volunteers can be called to assist EM through Flagler Volunteer Services. Flagler County Assist has been around since 1985 and helped with the 1985 wildfires about a month after the group formed. FCA joined REACT International in 1991 but recently have chosen to go directly independent once again the members thought it better to keep dues money etc. in Flagler County and in the organization. I have been President of Flagler County Assist from 1985 to 1991 for one year someone else was President then I was it again from 1992 to today. Flagler County Assist provides many services including the Facebook Twitter and Instagram Flagler Weather Info pages

2. You work diligently to keep Flagler residents informed of what’s going on with the weather. Why is this so important to you?

I have always had a real keen interest in the weather and I always have had a passion of helping people. So this combines the two. I take a non hype approach to tell things as they are and not to hype things up. Many people have complained that the Orlando and Jax TV stations do not cover Flagler well so which is one of the driving reasons that I do what I do. A number of volunteers from various organizations as well as Skywarn storm spotters ALL help me in this effort I could NOT do this without their help and observations. I am also very keen to only use the National Weather Service data, forecasts and other info for all of my weather stuff. NWS is the best in the business and has wide range of resources to get things done.

3. The Nor’easter that just came through had some heavy impact around the county. What types of impact did you notes during your survey on Sunday?

Mostly tidal flooding but not as bad as it could have been. The low pressure tracking further north pushed the stronger winds further north BUT put us in the heavier rains. Rainfalls so far running between 4-6 inches which was forecast.

4. What can residents do to be better prepared for situations like this?

It’s important to be prepared for all emergencies, but staying informed listening to advice from Emergency Management is key with a nor’easter and for those in flood prone areas taking precautions can go a long way. Checking batteries in flashlights, bringing in things the wind can blow about etc.

5.How does citizen science and their documentation of their own neighborhoods help you assess the situation more accurately and faster?

Volunteer spotters really help things big big time. Actually by some weird chance a series of spotter classes are coming up! https://www.weather.gov/jax/skywarn_schedule But even the social media reports help too as that can help identify trouble spots and document flood prone areas.

Check out his Non Hype Storm Updates and photos from this weekend at Flagler Weather Info on Facebook.

Photos: Courtesy Bob Pickering

Manatees Are In Motion, It’s Manatee Awareness Month!

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November 7, 2021

November is Manatee Awareness Month and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding people on the water to slow down and look out for migrating manatees this time of year. As water temperatures cool this season, manatees are naturally migrating to warmer waters around the state. Go slow and look out below to allow them to swim safely.

While manatees are large, they can be difficult to see in the water. That is why it is important to: follow guidelines and follow all manatee protection zones; look out while boating; wear polarized glasses and always give them space. Manatee protection zones are marked by waterway signs and maps of manatee protection zones are available online at MyFWC.com/Manatee by clicking on “Data and Maps.”

Manatees depend on water generally warmer than 68 degrees Fahrenheit to survive the winter, so in the fall they travel to Florida springs, power plant discharges and other warm-water sites. Remember: Disturbing manatees at warm-water sites can cause them to swim out of those protected areas and into potentially life-threatening cold water.

During the colder months, seasonal manatee zones require boaters to slow down in certain areas to prevent manatees from being injured or killed by motorboats or personal watercrafts. Boat strikes continue to be a major threat to Florida manatees. FWC law enforcement officers are on patrol in state waters to inform boaters of the seasonal manatee speed zones and take appropriate enforcement actions. Boaters are reminded to abide by the regulatory signs they see on the water.

Physically handling a distressed or stranded manatee might cause more harm. Instead, report injured, distressed, sick or dead manatees to the FWC’s Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922) or dialing #FWC or *FWC on a cellphone so trained responders can assist. The FWC continues to investigate a high level of manatee mortalities and respond to manatee rescues along the Atlantic coast of Florida. The FWC takes manatee conservation seriously by actively implementing science-based conservation measures that are making a difference for manatees and habitat. Learn more about how officials are responding to this event by visiting MyFWC.com/Manatee and clicking on “Learn More”.

“It remains critically important people be aware of manatees while on the water as we continue to work with partners to monitor and respond to the ongoing mortality event along Florida’s east coast,” said Ron Mezich, Imperiled Species Management Section Leader. ““We are continuing to explore a variety of options to assist manatees and the goal for the FWC and our partners continues to be restoring the Indian River Lagoon to a healthy state. In the end, that is the solution that will benefit manatees and other wildlife.”

Resources for boaters, educators and other interested members of the public are available at MyFWC.com/Manatee. What should you do if you see a manatee? The Viewing Guidelines page provides helpful tips on respectfully viewing manatees, additional guidelines for boat and personal watercraft operators, and information on what you can do to help these amazing aquatic mammals.

Are you interested in supporting the FWC’s manatee research, rescue and management efforts? You can purchase a Florida manatee license plate, or donate $5 to receive a collectable FWC manatee decal. Both are available from your local Tax Collector’s office.

Media Release: FWC Contact: Michelle Kerr

FCSO Plans Shop with a Cop Event, Hosted by Flagler Sheriff’s Children’s Charities

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November 7, 2021

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) is excited to support Shop with a Cop this holiday season. Flagler Sheriff’s Children’s Charities, a tax-deductible 501(C)(3) charity established by Sheriff Staly in 2020, will be hosting its Shop with a Cop event to provide holiday gifts to children in the Flagler County community who would otherwise not have a holiday.

Shop with a Cop is part of the mission of the Flagler Sheriff’s Children’s Charities organization and is sponsored and supported by the FCSO. The goal of Shop with a Cop is to help children and families that are in need due to economic circumstances, domestic violence, or children that have been placed in the care of guardians so they may have some holiday cheer. Children are selected to participate in the event by nominations from FCSO employees and Flagler County Schools’ staff.

Shop with a Cop is scheduled for December 10, 2021, at Walmart in Palm Coast. The event kicks off with law enforcement and detention deputies picking up the children at their homes and going to the Chiumento law offices building in Town Center. The event will begin at 5:00 PM with games and activities for children and at 6:00 PM, children and deputies will travel to Walmart, escorted by the FCSO Motors Unit with lights and sirens. Each participating child will receive a gift card where they will have the opportunity to shop for themselves and family members.

“Shop with a Cop is a great way to give back to the community and really reinforce the positive relationship between children and law enforcement,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “We are proud of starting our own charity that is operated by the Sheriff’s Office and supported by our community, our employees, and Walmart. Thank you to those that have already donated and I encourage members of our community to support Flagler Sheriff’s Children’s Charities by making a tax-deductible donation. I am looking forward to seeing the children’s eyes light up, which is really what the holidays are all about.”

If you would like to support Shop with a Cop and aid in the mission of spreading holiday cheer to the children of Flagler County, you can donate here https://bit.ly/2Y4cMpg or by going to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/fcsoshopwithacop. For more information on how to get involved, please email shopwithacop@flaglersheriff.com.

Melissa Morreale

Public Affairs Officer

Organizational Services Division

Flagler County Sheriff’s Office

Embry-Riddle SVP Among Enterprise Florida Board Appointments

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November 6, 2021

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (November 5, 2021) — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Rodney Cruise and Troy Link to the Enterprise Florida Board of Directors.

Rodney Cruise

Cruise, of Enterprise, is Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Previously, he was Vice President of Business Development for Sodexo. Cruise is a member of the Daytona Beach Regional Chamber of Commerce Executive Board of Directors and is Chair of Daytona State College’s Facilities and Capital Planning Committee. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Warner University.

Troy Link

Link, of Hillsboro Beach, is Chief Executive Officer of Link Snack’s Inc. and Jack Link’s Beef Jerky. He joined the company in high school and held the positions of Vice President of Sales and Marketing and President before he was named CEO. Under Link’s leadership, the company has become a global leader in portable protein snacks and the number one meat snack manufacturer worldwide. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stout.

These appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.

Media Release: Office of the Florida Governor Ron DeSantis

Dr. J. Michael Francis to Present ‘Lost Voices From America’s Oldest Parish Archive’ on November 8th

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November 6, 2021

Friends of the Main Library is pleased to welcome eminent scholar Dr. J. Michael Francis for an event at the Lincolnville Museum to discuss his most recent research project about St. Augustine’s rich historical diversity.

The Friends of the Main Library is pleased to welcome eminent scholar Dr. J. Michael Francis for an event honoring St. Johns County’s Bicentennial anniversary. He will discuss the early history of St. Augustine, with particular attention to the settlement’s diverse population, which included Spaniards, Native Americans, Portuguese, Germans, Flemish, Irish, French, as well as Africans, both free and enslaved.

The talk will highlight Dr. Francis’s recent research project, titled Lost Voices from America’s Oldest Parish Archive, 1594-1821. This event is FREE and open to the public and will take place at the Lincolnville Museum & Cultural Center, located at102 M.L. King Avenue in St. Augustine. Parking is available for museum guests along either side of the museum building, behind the building (via Pomar Street), and across from the building (grass lot). If you have any questions, please call the Main Library at 904-827-6940.

Dr. J. Michael Francis is the Hough Family Chair of Florida Studies at the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, and he serves as the Executive Director of La Florida: The Digital Archive of the Americas. Dr. Francis received his Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge and was appointed in 2011 by US Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar to serve on the St. Augustine 450th Commemoration Commission. In 2021, Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Dr. Francis to serve on the board of the Florida Historical Commission, and that same year, Spain’s King Philip VI conferred upon Dr. Francis the Official’s Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic. He has written numerous articles and books, including St. Augustine America’s First City: A Story of Unbroken History & Enduring Spirit and Murder and Martyrdom in Spanish Florida : Don Juan and the Guale Uprising of 1597.

This program is a partnership between the Florida Humanities and the Friends of the Main Library St. Augustine. Funding for this program was provided by Florida Humanities and sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.

Event Details Here

U.S. House Passes $1.2T Infrastructure Plan Friday Night

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Danielle Anderson

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November 6, 2021

Washington, D.C. (November 4, 2021) After a week that left Democrats in Washington D.C. reeling with the loss of seats during elections across the nation on Tuesday, November 2nd, it became a high stakes game of politics this week to secure a win. On Friday night the U.S. House of Representatives reached an agreement shortly after 11 p.m. to pass the bipartisan $1.2T Infrastructure Plan with a 228-206 vote.

Passed by the U.S. Senate in August 2021, the Infrastructure Plan had been tightly tied to an unpopular $3.5T progressive social spending package, drawing backlash from the American public and causing moderate Democrats to shy away even after negotiations have whittled down the price tag to $1.75 trillion.

House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chair Peter DeFazio (D-OR) issued the following statement:

“Today, House Democrats are building back better for the American people. The long-overdue investments in our nation’s infrastructure included in the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will grow the economy, strengthen our global competitiveness, create good-paying union jobs that can’t be sent overseas, and make our communities more resilient, livable, and equitable. In particular, this bipartisan infrastructure bill will make badly-needed improvements to our rail systems, bridges and highways, transit, water, and broadband infrastructure, as well as our ports and airports—investments I have championed for years, both in the minority and majority, and under Republican and Democratic administrations.

“Furthermore, this bill will help ensure our infrastructure can face our most pressing challenges, including an important down payment on addressing the climate crisis head on by reducing carbon pollution from the transportation sector, as well as upgrading our port infrastructure to help alleviate the current supply chain crisis.

“I’m excited to see the president sign this landmark bill into law. The American people expected results—this week, House Democrats delivered a key piece of the Build Back Better agenda, but we’re not done yet. The House must now pass the Build Back Better Act and send it to the Senate.”

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act now heads to the desk of President Joe Biden for signature.

Yummy Tummy: Chili Dinner Set for Saturday to Benefit CCT

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November 5, 2021

It’s the perfect weather for a hearty bowl of chili. Why not spend your Saturday with your community and help a great organization?

The Palm Coast Fire Department Encourages Changing the Batteries in Smoke Detectors as Daylight Saving Time End

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November 5, 2021

Palm Coast – Daylight Saving Time ends on November 7 at 2 a.m., when we fall back one hour for the purpose of making better use of daylight. As we set our clocks back, the Palm Coast Fire Department recommends changing the batteries in your smoke detectors.

Roughly two-thirds of home fire deaths occur in homes with non-functioning or no smoke alarms. When smoke alarms should have worked but failed to operate, it is usually because batteries were missing, disconnected, or dead. The National Fire Protection Association provides the following guidelines around smoke alarms:

Test smoke alarms at least once a month using the ‘Test’ button.
Make sure everyone in the home understands the sound of the smoke alarm and knows how to respond.
Replace all smoke alarms when they reach 10 years old.
Replace the smoke alarm immediately if it doesn’t respond properly when tested.
Smoke alarms with non-replaceable (long-life) batteries are designed to remain effective for up to 10 years. If the alarm chirps, a warning that the battery is low, replace the entire smoke alarm right away.
For smoke alarms with any other type of battery, replace batteries at least once a year. If the alarm chirps, replace only the battery.

Residents needing assistance in changing their batteries are encouraged to sign up for the Fire Department Home Safety Inspection. The Home Safety Inspection is a free courtesy home inspection that helps residents develop home escape plans, checking and/or installing batteries in smoke detectors, identifying trip and fall hazards, and suggestions on securing items and areas that may be hazardous for children.

Inspections do not release the resident from the overall responsibility of home inspections. Inspections are scheduled on a first come, first serve basis. You can sign up by submitting a case on Palm Coast Connect or by following this link: https://sforce.co/3oZoMmS

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast

Contact: Lieutenant Patrick Juliano, Fire Public Information Officer

13-Year-Old Buddy Taylor Middle School Student Arrested for Written Threats to Kill

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November 5, 2021

On November 5, 2021, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) was notified by school authorities of a threat at Buddy Taylor Middle School. School Resources Deputies were notified of a student threatening to “shoot up the school” during lunch to several other students.

School administration advised that three students reported they were sitting at a lunch table with the juvenile suspect and one student asked him about a rumor they heard. The juvenile replied “if one more person asks me about that… I am going to shoot up the school and y’all finna be first.” School administration stated the juvenile initially denied making the comment, but then he later admitted to it in the hopes of the students leaving him alone. The juvenile claimed it was an empty threat and he didn’t mean it.

“We cannot stress it enough that making a threat will be taken seriously, as we have a zero-tolerance policy in Flagler County,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “This is getting out of hand and has to stop! Students need to understand that threatening violence is not the answer and these types of threats are only going to get you into trouble with the law and you will be held accountable. Choose your words carefully. And parents, talk to your children now! This is getting out of control and only you, as the parent, can teach your child proper behavior and stop this nonsense.”

According to the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) publication, The Lead, a Washington Post article stated schools across the country are reporting increased threats, assaults, and violence. “Much of the attention around the return to school after months of remote learning has focused on academic losses, but educators also feared emotional damage and behavioral unrest as students, who have seen their lives upended by the pandemic, adjust to being in school buildings again. Those fears now appear to be materializing, in big ways and small.”

The juvenile was arrested for two counts of Written Threats to Kill and was transported to the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility. He was released to the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).

Melissa Morreale

Public Affairs Officer

Organizational Services Division

Flagler County Sheriff’s Office

Photo: www.wesh.com

He’s Flagler County’s resident weather man, and keeping an eye on what’s happening in the sky and on the ground helps reassure residents during weather incidents.

As a special The Big Five, Bob Pickering shares his views after this weekend’s big nor’easter.

1. What is your role with Flagler County and with the REACT team?

2. You work diligently to keep Flagler residents informed of what’s going on with the weather. Why is this so important to you?

3. The Nor’easter that just came through had some heavy impact around the county. What types of impact did you notes during your survey on Sunday?

Mostly tidal flooding but not as bad as it could have been. The low pressure tracking further north pushed the stronger winds further north BUT put us in the heavier rains. Rainfalls so far running between 4-6 inches which was forecast.

4. What can residents do to be better prepared for situations like this?

5.How does citizen science and their documentation of their own neighborhoods help you assess the situation more accurately and faster?

Volunteer spotters really help things big big time. Actually by some weird chance a series of spotter classes are coming up! https://www.weather.gov/jax/skywarn_schedule But even the social media reports help too as that can help identify trouble spots and document flood prone areas.

Check out his Non Hype Storm Updates and photos from this weekend at Flagler Weather Info on Facebook.

Photos: Courtesy Bob Pickering

It’s the perfect weather for a hearty bowl of chili. Why not spend your Saturday with your community and help a great organization?

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