Artistic director John Sbordone says the words with a mischievous gleam in his eye when talking about the next show in the CRT line up. Even the name gives me heebie geebies.
“Urinetown”. Disgusting.
It reminds me of the days when travelers literally had to pay to use the bathroom at the South of the Border attraction on I-95, but in reality it’s a show that will have you roaring with laughter if you dare get past the name.
Packed full of City Repertory Theatre’s most talented actors, swinging from the rafters, if you will, this 2001 musical satire is up next for City Repertory Theatre patrons.
Sitting down with cast members last week, the interview – on the record, of course, is a pure riot, but probably not suitable for polite company, in the best kind of way.
Meeting actors Beau Wade – the animated narrator Officer Lockstock and briny Penelope Pennywise played by Phillipa Rose, the pair share a bit about why they’ve chosen to be part of this comedic travesty where when good goes bad, bad goes to Urinetown.
“The subject matter sounds grosser than it is. It is not a disgusting play. It’s a very, very funny play,” shares Wade, who recommended it for the 11th season.
“It’s a satire on all musicals that came before it. There’s 15 or 16 songs in this thing and each one is parodying a different song. You can point at a different Golden Age musical and would be like – this song is that song in that play.”
Opening the show with her big number, “It’s a Privilege to Pee”, Penny Pennywise takes the audience into the story’s history of the drought, leading up to their current situation.
“I run the amenity in the poorest, filthiest part of town, Amenity Number 9 – so we’re using the bathroom,” she said.
She’s enjoying playing a character with a bit of a mean streak who may have a redeeming quality or two.
“She’s kind of, I want to say she’s tough but she has a past. That’s really all I can say without giving away too much of the plot,” hints Rose. “It’s fun to be somebody I’m not. I’m not necessarily this tough girl, but it’s fun to be that person.”
Actor Danno Waddell. Photo/Mike Kitaif
Earl Levine takes on the role of Caldwell B. Cladwell, and from the moment he walks through the door mid-interview, I can’t be sure if he’s playing himself or me. It’s a level of experience that can only come from someone who’s honed his skills with days and nights on Broadway among some of the most talented actors of his time.
He’s simply fascinating to watch.
“I think the part requires an actor with a great deal of experience. It’s written in a way that not everyone could get as much out of it as I do,” said Levine. “I’m a character person, I bring character to everything I do. I can’t help it. I have to have fun.”
Amused, Sbordone sits back and watches the cast play off one another.
The battle of wits and mutual admiration goes way back – Levine and Wade banter about roles while Sbordone recalls Wade’s earliest days under his direction, dating back to the “Rocky Horror Picture Show” nearly a decade ago, and working with Phillipa Rose on the stage at Matanzas High School years ago.
It’s the kind of cast so at ease with each other that they make you believe, each and every time you take your seat in the theatre.
Actress Brittney Tellis. Photo/Mike Kitaif
But back to the subject at hand.
“Urinetown” that is. Cast members file through the door for rehearsals one by one, ready to slip into the roles of Little Becky Two Shoes, Officer Barrel (the partner of Officer Lockstock, naturally), Tiny Tom, Hot Blades Harry and more, and put the humor in what is a decidedly challenging situation – a global drought and water shortage that hinders the inability to use the restroom freely, as the hero Bobby Strong, rallies the people to break the monopoly on restrooms through revolution.
“Beau proposed this show and it’s really quite excellent,” said Sbordone. “It’s a big Broadway hit, and is just exceptional. We set up the theatre so that we’re using everything from the front door to the back bathroom. There will be a great deal of audience participation and they become part of the revolution.”
Assured that in spite of it’s name, there’s only one restroom scene in the whole show, Sbordone promises that between the stellar cast, vocal showcases and punchlines, Urine Good Company.
October 11, 2021 – Flagler County Senior Procurement Analyst Shannon Nolan earned a professional certification – a Professional Procurement Certification issued by the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing – marking her entrance into a prestigious group who successfully demonstrated the competencies anchored in the nationally recognized public procurement framework.
“Shannon has been with Purchasing for just over a year,” said her supervisor, Purchasing Manager Holly Durrance. “From the beginning, she has devoted herself to the team and has spent countless hours taking classes towards different accreditations and certifications.”
To date, only 717 people have received this certification through the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing since it launched the program in 2019. Tests focused on the following: strategy, policy and legislation; planning and analysis; contract administration, sourcing and solicitation; and, leadership and business principles.
“This NIGP certification is a huge milestone in my career. Before pursuing a career in government, I was not aware there are national certifications available,” Nolan said. “However, with the encouragement and continued support of my managers, Holly Durrance and John Brower, I decided to pursue NIGP’s certification and I am thankful I did.”
Nolan will be testing shortly to become a Certified Professional Public Buyer through the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council.
“She is such an asset to the Purchasing Division,” said Financial Services Director John Brower. “These certifications further her credibility, and are important as she serves in public procurement.”
The Flagler Sportfishing Club was present, as a sponsor of a CCA Florida STAR Tournament scholarship, held on October 9 in Crystal River.
The $5,000 scholarship check was awarded to Luke Thomas by (left to right) club Vice President: Peter Bessette, Leiza Fitzgerald from CCA, club President: Chris Christian, and Board Member: Man Bui.
Congratulations to Luke who won the scholarship for the 2nd year in a row!
Congratulations also to Amelia Lukaszewski who won a Youth Honorable Mention $250 gift card to Academy Sports and Jude Lukaszewski, who won a Salt Marsh Skiff in the West Marine Tagged Redfish Division.
Packing Princess Place Preserve, attendees were eager to get outdoors and be entertained at the 16th Annual Creekside Festival over the weekend.
Flagler County, FL – It was a banner weekend for Flagler Broadcasting after taking the helm of the annual Creekside Festival for Flagler County.
The arts, culture and heritage festival has long been a signature event for the northeast Florida region and after picking up the mantle to continue the event, Creekside took on an additional component this year with the addition of a charitable cause.
The voice of David Ayres, vice president and general manager of Flagler Broadcasting, was overflowing with emotion on Sunday night as he announced the event had met it’s goal to raise $20,000 for the Grace Community Food Pantry, overseen by Pastor Charles Silano, coming in with a $22,500 total.
“The (former) chamber of commerce had asked us to keep this great event alive and we did, with the goal of taking it to the next level, and giving back to the community,” said Ayres. “This year our goal was to raise over $20,000 for the Grace Community Food Bank to feed our community for the upcoming holidays. Pastor Silano said if we can get him $20,000 he can turn that into $100,000 of food for our families in need here,” he said.
With a deep love for the community, Ayers was overjoyed to know that through the buying power of the partners Pastor Silano works with to run the weekly food bank, the dollars would be multiplied to stretch further and help feed Flagler’s families, not just during the holiday but throughout the year.
David Ayres, Flagler Broadcasting
“The thing is with the food bank, this is for everybody. This isn’t just for people that are starving or homeless, this is for working class people who are having trouble making ends meet, to make their lives better for their family. A lot of the people who are deserving of this free food don’t utilize it. It’s there for them,” said Ayres.
Speaking with Pastor Silano on Sunday evening, he was speechless at the announcement but quickly began to process how great the community’s support had been over the weekend.
Pastor Charles Silano, Grace Community Food Pantry
“I was just stunned,” shared Silano, who in addition to the 6,500 families a month served by the Grace Community Food Pantry, is already working on Team Feed Flagler efforts for the holiday season with a price tag close to $40,000.
Silano says their work has been impacted by inflation, rising food costs and a reduction in food donations from grocers to food banks.
“It was just amazing and it comes at a needed time, of course, during this time of year but what an amazing event he pulled together,” he said.
“It’s just a great contribution for us to have the funds to do what we do. I’m just so thrilled. I go to work and do what I do, and then something like this happens and it makes you realize wow, there’s a lot of people who know about us, and having this impact that we’re able to do as a 100 percent volunteer effort is very rewarding. We live in such an incredible community.”
Work & Play: Delving Into the Fun
The weekend itself was a much needed opportunity for residents and visitors to enjoy coming together at the Princess Place Preserve. The pristine historic location was carefully tended by Flagler County’s parks and recreation department to prepare for the big event, and Ayres was impressed by their efforts.
“The county crews worked so hard. They have such pride in Princess Place, and the guys who work out there, trimming, keeping the road good. The pride that the county staff has out here is like I’ve never seen before, and we’ve done a lot of events over the last 13 years,” said Ayres. “This is the most remarkable and rewarding event that Flagler Broadcasting has ever done.”
With more than 100 vendors and exhibitors on site, displays ranged from artisans and demonstrations to civic organizations and businesses, connecting them to thousands of festival attendees during the two-day event.
Involved in a number of organizations, real estate broker Kathy Austrino was out with the TAG Ventures Real Estate team to talk about the hot real estate market in Flagler County while catching up with friends and colleagues at the festival.
“Creekside Festival was a fantastic event for this business owner,” shared Austrino enthusiastically.
Kathy and Dominic Austrino/TAG Ventures. Photo/George Hanns
“Multiple folks came to our booth specifically looking to talk with us, mentioning our commercials on WNZF and Kool FM. As well, we always enjoy the camaraderie with the vendors, helping each other, getting to know each other better and how we can continue to work uplifting each other’s businesses. There’s nothing better. We met both local folks and out-of-state folks enjoying the festival and we look forward to helping them buy and sell their homes,” she said.
Creekside was also a chance to serve a dual purpose for Cindy Kiel Evans, co-owner of Jeff Evans State Farm. With grandkids of her own, Evans said their agency, a participant in the festival for nearly a decade, was excited to sponsor the Kids’ Zone alongside Beaver Toyota and offer free entertainment to families, along with important information.
“We wanted to separate ourselves from all the other businesses by focusing on families who are in need of insurance as well as life insurance protection with young kids. Sponsoring the kids’ zone gave us a great chance to really meet young families as well as grandparents there, who were very receptive to us as their possible new Good Neighbor agency,” shared Evans.
It was also an opportunity to promote fire safety, something Evans is passionate about, after spearheading the fundraising effort “Hoods for Heroes”, to provide safety gear to local firefighters in 2019.
Jeff Evans State Farm. Photo: Cindy Kiel Evans
“When I thought about what giveaways we could offer to attract the kids and families to our booth, I realized it was Fire Prevention Week and I could get State Farm fire hats and Sparky the Fire Dog coloring books to give the kids to encourage thinking about fire safety,” she said.
“I then thought what better partnership than to get the Palm Coast Fire Department to bring a fire truck and their firemen there to park next to our tent and give the kids a chance to sit behind the driver’s seat! The Department was wonderful, sending them along with some junior volunteers to help with the kids. All went well, the kids loved the hats, the information about fire safety went in bags for the parents, and the kids had a ball,” declared Evans.
But the kids weren’t the only ones enjoying the entertainment.
Disc-Connected K9’s Frisbee Dog Show wows the crowd at the 16th Annual Creekside Festival at Princess Place over the weekend. Photo/Danielle Anderson
The event’s redesigned layout ensured there was plenty of all day shade for concertgoers to relax and enjoy a full lineup of music including blues man Anthony Wild, Those Guys, and Slickwood, with country start Pryor & Lee closing out the show on Sunday.
One of the duo’s biggest fans, Joyce Connolly made a point to see them perform at Creekside.
“I remember having Kaleb and The Voice parties at Cork and Pint in the European Village. My friend Deb Deville and I voted for him every week,” said Connolly of the former Ormond Beach singer.
Pryor Baird and Kaleb Lee with Joyce Connolly. Photo/Joyce Connolly
“I got to meet him in 2019 (at) Creekside and he was (an) amazing guy. His voice is amazing and he got together with Pryor Baird. Pryor Baird and Kaleb Lee first met in 2018 as contestants on Season 14 of The Voice and I have been following them since. These guys are very good, their family life is very important to them and they really know how to treat their fans. Pryor and Lee are a great duo.”
A Cause Bigger Than Your Own
So much more than just another event, Ayres and the Flagler Broadcasting team see Creekside as a reuniting of community and a carrying on of a Flagler County tradition.
“It really was an awesome event and I worked both days. Everybody who came through the gate, I was there and we moved a lot of people through, and they were happy,” said Tricia Woods, CFO for Flagler Broadcasting, proudly.
“I think what we wanted to do with this festival was draw attention to what a great organization and what a great guy Pastor Silano is and his hard work for the Grace Community Food Bank, and we want everybody to enjoy the holidays without going hungry. We met our goal and he’s thrilled with it,” said Ayres.
“For everybody that came out, it was just beautiful. We were blessed with great weather Saturday and Sunday. A lot of people, for the first time after COVID, came out to an outdoor environment, felt very safe, and it was just a beautiful event for a great community and a great cause.”
Disconnected K9’s Frisbee Dog Show wows the crowd at the 16th Annual Creekside Festival at Princess Place over the weekend. Photo/Danielle AndersonThe Zubulonis family takes a break under the shady hardwoods of Princess Place Preserve on Saturday, October 9, 2021 during the 16th Annual Creekside Festival. Photo/Danielle AndersonFlagler County Commissioner Andy Dance, Florida Rep. Paul Renner, Flagler Sheriff Rick Staly, Flagler County Commissioner Greg Hansen, Flagler County Commissioner David Sullivan. Photo/Flagler County, Lacy MartinCharlie “Cracker” Langrick and Larry “Two Cans” Ellis bring the moonshine and entertainment to the 16th Annual Creekside Festival at Princess Place Preserve. Photo/Danielle Anderson
Topics include Litter Control Program, Seminole Palms Impact Fee Repayment, Citation Blvd Extension and Land Exchange Agreement, and Whiteview Parkway Improvement Project.
Palm Coast – The Palm Coast City Council meets regularly to discuss and vote on official City business. These meetings are open to the public and Palm Coast residents are strongly encouraged to attend. An increase in public engagement helps to build a stronger sense of community, increases valuable discussions, and decreases division.
A workshop meeting will take place beginning at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. No action will be taken during this meeting.
· The Public Information and Engagement Department will present the custom question topics for the National Citizen Survey for City Council’s consideration.
· The Planning Division will present key issues concerning litter control throughout the City including: enforcement, current operations, and community engagement programs..
· The Planning Division will present a resolution approving a recapture enhance value grant agreement with Ground Up Inc. Ground Up has relocated their entire operation to Palm Coast to allow the company to expand into over 70,000 sq. ft. and requested an economic development incentive. A Recapture Enhanced Value Grant is a modern, performance based incentive agreement utilized by the cities of Jacksonville and Lakeland where a portion of ad-valorem property taxes paid by the company are granted back for certain allowable expenses.
· The Planning Division will present a resolution to adopt the Seminole Palms Impact Fee Repayment, Citation Blvd Extension and Land Exchange Agreement. This is a legislative item. The extension of Citation Boulevard, connecting Belle Terre to Seminole Woods has a significant positive public impact on fire service, utilities and traffic. When the opportunity to extend Citation was presented to the Fire Department, they determined they would be able to serve both southern areas of the City with one station located on Seminole Woods. This would reduce the need for two fire stations down to one.
· The Stormwater & Engineering Department will present a resolution approving a work order with England-Thims & Miller Inc for design services related to the Whiteview Parkway Improvement Project. If determined feasible and recommended to proceed, then the contractor will be given approval for engineering services to provide a final design for construction of the improvements without reducing the existing roadway down to two lanes.
· The Information Technology Department will present a resolution approving the purchase materials, equipment, consulting services and related expenses to the Enterprise Resource Platform (ERP). In December 2020, the City began working with Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for an ERP and Business Process review. GFOA provided several process improvement options. Implementing software solutions, and standardizing the business processes, will go a long way in supporting the staff.
· The Information Technology Department will present a resolution approving the purchase materials, equipment, consulting services and related expenses for Scada Network Security Phase II. In an effort to protect the City from cyberattacks, the City decided to create and maintain a segregated network for all Utility SCADA systems. Phase II of this project includes additional discovery of SCADA systems that exist on the network and need to be converted to be compliant with the existing system.
· The Information Technology Department will present a resolution approving the purchase materials, equipment, consulting services and related expenses for the Microsoft 365 implementation. Migrating to Office 365 will keep us on the most recent, and fully supported, version of Office and SharePoint. It provides additional functionality like the ability to collaborate on documents simultaneously, and Microsoft Teams integration.
· The Information Technology Department will present a resolution approving the collective bargaining agreement with IAFF Local 4807 for October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2024. The proposed contract was presented for ratification by the membership on September 23-25, 2021 and was ratified on September 27, 2021.
Public Comments will be opened at the beginning and end of the business meeting in accordance with Section 286.0114 Florida Statutes and pursuant to the City Council’s Meeting Policies and Procedures. Each speaker will approach the podium, provide his/her name and may speak for up to 3 minutes.
Meetings of the Palm Coast City Council typically occur three times per month. A 6 p.m. business meeting on the first Tuesday of the month, a 9 a.m. workshop meeting on the second Tuesday of the month, and a 9 a.m. business meeting on the third Tuesday of the month. All meetings take place in the Community Wing at City Hall at 160 Lake Avenue in Palm Coast.
Business meetings and workshops are open to the public. Business meetings are streamed live on the City’s YouTube channel. Workshops are live streamed by audio only at on the City’s website.
Meeting agendas for all public meetings are posted in advance of each meeting on the City’s website. All agendas can be viewed here.
If you wish to obtain more information regarding the City Council’s agenda, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 386-986-3713. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City Clerk at 386-986-3713, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
When you need to call 911, there are people waiting to help you on the other end. Backing up dispatchers, law enforcement, fire and EMS are the people behind the scenes that ensure the systems are working properly. In Flagler County, that person is Jarrod Shupe, this week’s The Big Five guest.
Tell readers a bit about yourself and what you do for Flagler County.
I am Chief Information Officer and 911 Coordinator for the Flagler County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC), as well as presently the Chief Information Officer for the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Flagler Beach. I started with Flagler County in July of 2015.
I originally came from Syracuse, New York where I was the IT Director for the largest non-profit serving individuals with developmental disabilities, and before that I was a Vice President of a call center business. I am a New York State certified firefighter and was a New York State EMT as well. My wife and children and I reside in Beverly Beach, and my father and step-mother reside in Flagler Beach.
You function in a CIO role for several agencies. How did this come about and has it allowed you to identify any gaps in technology or service?
Originally, I started as the IT Director for the BoCC and the Sheriff’s Office. Soon after the City of Flagler Beach was added to the responsibilities, and then shortly after I was given the responsibility of 911 Coordinator, Public Safety Communications (800MHz system), Public Safety Software (Computer-aided dispatch), and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). A little over a year ago, I was tasked with leading the Creative Team, now known as the Multimedia Communications Team, that is responsible for assisting Flagler County interdepartmental staff, Municipalities, and County partners with their internal and external communications and public relations marketing strategy.
When a majority of this was consolidated under Innovation Technology, the entire ecosystem for that division was reviewed. Those reviews sparked some great improvements for the employees, users of our services, and the public. A few great examples are the first-ever permanent backup emergency communications, the overhaul, and upgrade of the primary emergency communications center, a $15,200,000 public safety communications system upgrade, $2,000,000 public safety software upgrade, multiple Florida Department of Law Enforcement audits that were completed, and best practices that have been shared with our municipal partners, as well as partners throughout Florida and the United States.
How do you serve the 911 system outside of just Flagler County?
I serve on a few boards and advisory groups, as well as a member of numerous state and national associations for the different facets of our department. Several years ago I was nominated by my 66 911 Coordinator peers to be 1 of 5 State of Florida 911 Board members. The 4 other nominees and I are awaiting an official appointment from the Governor’s Office.
I am also one of two Region 3 (13 counties) representatives for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Regional Domestic Security Task Force Cybersecurity Focus Group. This group is responsible for coming up with initiatives to increase the cybersecurity of all first responders in the state. Each year we provide projects that meet the required 5% minimum of the overall award to the state.
A lot of work has been spent with the Florida Office of Safer Schools on the Alyssa’s Alert requirements that the school staff, sheriff’s office personnel, and the 911 staff all have to coordinate on. I have spoken at their conference, as well as I am scheduled to speak at the Florida Sheriff’s Association conference next month on the topic. The state 911 Coordinator and a peer are assisting multiple state agencies in re-writing the statute/rules on Alyssa’s Alert to help make the system function, transparent, and ultimately make our schools, the school employees, and the students safer.
I am also helping write changes to 911 statutes that provide more funding to the Counties, and also move the statutes ahead with the technology. One example of the newer technology is that Flagler County has the first known fully deployable 911 call handling system in a box in Florida that we devised with our vendor almost 2 years ago. After watching the devastation on communities throughout the United States that rendered the emergency communication centers inhabitable, but the 911 phones were still ringing, we created a set of phones in a box with multiple inputs for internet connectivity – including satellite and cellular – that could be deployed anywhere. With a simple transfer of the affected center’s phone lines to this system, they could be operational anywhere! The unit has been replicated over 100 times since it was created.
Talk about your recent request for the 911 fee increase from $0.40 to $1.00 and why it’s needed. Where and for what would that money go?
The 911 fee in the State of Florida was enacted in 1985 at an amount of $0.50 per month per device accessing 911 services. In January of 2015, the amount was reduced to $0.40, a 20% reduction. This amounts to a little over $500,000 for Flagler County.
The revenue from the 911 fee was to fund items such as 911 Telecommunicator salaries, 911 Telecommunicator training and certifications, 911 telephone system maintenance (including ADA equipment for the hearing impaired), 911 computer networks, mapping systems, call recording systems, backup power systems; time synchronization equipment, and other Statute allowable equipment or expense. Under the present statute, only the portion of the time an individual works as a Public Safety Telecommunicator is allowed to be paid from this fund.
This $500,000 only covers less than half of the $1,250,000 expense. If you add in covering the entire salaries of the emergency communication center, that cost rises to around $3,500,000. Even this cost does not include the majority of the building expenses, including water, electricity, remodeling, etc., nor the cost of the building replacement that should be planned every 15-20 years.
Increasing the 911 fee from $0.40 to $1.00 will take approximately $875,000 of burden from the General Fund.
Flagler County is testing out a new 911 service program. Can you share anything about that such as what it will do and why it could be a lifesaver in particular situations?
Being a technology professional, I try and keep up with most trends that make sense for Flagler County. We are always looking to do something better that will improve the lives of our residents and visitors. We recently began using a product called What3words. There is a standalone application that you can use that will give you 3 words that when entered into the system will give you your location with a resolution of about 3 meters (roughly 10’). This works anywhere in the world and is sometimes better resolution than GPS. There are some kinks in the system and it integrates with the RapidSOS software we have that most Android and Apple phones utilize to call 911. Think of how this would work on a trail in Palm Coast, or out in the ocean. An example of that my office located at the County Government Services building can be called in as “unsightly rebuffed neon” when the office next to me is “academy altitudes exulted”. This is much easier than calling in help at 29.47371°N and 81.24503°W. This technology is still being fully vetted, but providing the very best service, even when calling 911, is the priority for the BoCC.
Ladies lifting kegs determined the queen during the Octoberfest celebrations at Moonrise Brewing Company on Saturday, in European Village Palm Coast.
Palm Coast, FL (October 9, 2021) – When you think of Oktoberfest, you probably think of bratwurst, a stein of beer and a polka, but at Moonrise Brewing Company in European Village, it’s all that and more.
Celebrating the German-based holiday with the unveiling of a new Oktoberfest lager, the local brew house added fun to the mix by crowing a king and queen – of keg lifting.
Making it look easy, ladies lift the kegs to see who will be queen at Moonrise Brewing Company in European Village, during the Octoberfest celebrations.
While the kegs were empty, they weren’t light, and made short work of the contestants aiming to win the crown, with Mezzaluna’s Brad Chandler taking top honors in the men’s category.
Returning to reclaim her title, Jillyan Perrine beamed as the crown was placed on her head and she posed for photos after officially being deemed ‘Queen of the Keg’.
“I’ve been a part of it since the first year, that’s when I won. Last year my friends defeated me for an hour and a half with the smaller keg but this year I was ready for it,” said Perrine proudly with a chuckle.
Jillyan Perrine wins the crown for the second time during the Moonrise Brewing Company’s Octoberfest celebration on Saturday, October 9, 2021 in European Village, Palm Coast.
“I do work out but I don’t practice this. It’s exciting (to take the crown back) especially with the new pretty crown this year.”
It’s out-of-the-box activities and events like Oktoberfest that have been a hallmark of Moonrise Brewing Company’s appeal over the past four years, and their connection to the community on deeper level helped carry them through during the pandemic, according to owner Ashley Davenport.
“We do an annual Oktoberfest, and this is the first year we brewed our own Oktoberfest style lager. We always had a lot of German offerings and Florida craft offerings. We brew our own beer here in house but it was our first time we were able to do our own Oktoberfest lager, so we’re really excited to have that on draft right now,” said Davenport. “It’s kind of a malty lager. It’s very drinkable, very bready and it pairs perfectly with food.”
Owners Ashley and Benjamin Davenport celebrate Octoberfest with a variety of festivities at Moonrise Brewing Company on Saturday, October 9, 2021.
“We are so lucky to have such good customers. We were able to do a lot of to-go growlers and to-go sales during COVID and since we’ve reopened, our regular have just been here to support us. It’s been fantastic to be part of this community and have that support,” she said.
The European Village is set to host a larger Oktoberfest event on Wednesday, October 13th.
Palm Coast – The Old Kings Road Widening Project will cause a lane closure with detour on Sunday, October 10th from 9:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. on Monday, October 11th.
The contractor on the project will be performing street light installation on Old Kings Road north of Palm Coast Parkway. Drivers should use caution in this area and expect delays. There will be a detour between Palm Coast Parkway and Harbor Center Drive on Old Kings Road northbound.
The City of Palm Coast appreciates the patience and cooperation of residents and motorists during this time.
For more information, contact customer service at customer-service@palmoastgov.com or 386-986-2360. A request can also be submitted through palmcoastconnect.com.
Media Release: ROAD CLOSURE – City of Palm Coast
Written By: Brittany Kershaw, Director of Public Information and Engagement
Bunnell, FL – Next week, The Florida Department of Health in Flagler County (DOH-Flagler) will continue to offer COVID-19 testing in the field across from 120 Airport Road near the Flagler Executive Airport. The schedule of the drive-through operation has changed slightly and is reflected below:
Saturday, October 9 CLOSED
Sunday, October 10 CLOSED
Monday, October 11 8AM to 11AM
Tuesday, October 12 CLOSED
Wednesday, October 13 8AM to 11AM
Thursday, October 14 CLOSED
Friday, October 15 8AM to 11AM
Please consider the following when testing with DOH-Flagler.
Testing should take place at least 3 to 5 days after exposure. Testing sooner than this may result in false negatives.
If your child tests positive for COVID-19 and has symptoms,
o they shall not attend school, school-sponsored activities, or be on school property until they receive a negative diagnostic test and do not have symptoms. OR
o ten days have passed since the onset of the symptoms or positive test result, AND the child has had no fever for 24 hours and other symptoms are improving. OR
o they present written permission to return to school or work signed by a licensed medical doctor, osteopathic physician, or an advanced registered nurse practitioner.
If your child is identified as a close contact to someone who tests positive,
You may allow your child to attend school, school-sponsored activities, or be on school property without restrictions or disparate treatment, as long as the child shows no symptoms of COVID-19.
You may also choose to quarantine your child up to seven days from the date of last direct contact with the person that tested positive for COVID-19.
o If your child begins to show symptoms of COVID-19, they should follow the guidelines as laid out for a positive case of COVID.
Pfizer vaccinations are offered Mondays from 3:30 to 6:00PM at 301 Dr. Carter Blvd. This includes third doses (boosters) by appointment. The department is awaiting authorization to provide Moderna boosters. Local pharmacies like ONE Pharmacy, Grace Community Pharmacy, CVS, Walgreens, Publix and Walmart may carry Moderna or J&J.
For more information about COVID-19 vaccination and testing locally, please visit flagler.floridahealth.gov. For testing and vaccine appointments, please call 386-437-7350 ext. 0 weekdays between 8AM and 4:30PM.
About the Florida Department of Health
The Florida Department of Health, nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts.
For information about the local health department, go to flagler.floridahealth.gov, call 386-437-7350, or visit 301 Dr. Carter Blvd. in Bunnell. You can also listen to our weekly talk radio show “Flagler Health Matters,” Saturdays at 11:30AM, airing on WNZF News Radio 94.9FM or streaming at https://www.flaglerbroadcasting.com/wnzf.
Media Release: Florida Department of Health, Flagler
On October 7, 2021, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) was notified by AdventHealth about a 15-year-old who came into the emergency room with a single gunshot wound to the abdomen. The juvenile victim advised he was shot while walking along a bike trail on his way home from football practice. The juvenile victim is recovering from non-life-threatening injuries.
The victim was walking along a bike path with a friend after leaving Matanzas High School football practice when they were yelled at by another juvenile from his residence. He was shouting at the two juveniles from a screened-in patio telling them to leave the area and go home. The two juveniles continued along the bike trail when a juvenile approached them with a rifle, later determined to be a BB gun.
The two juveniles became scared and attempted to leave the area when a single shot was fired, striking the victim and causing him to fall to his knees. According to the victim, the shooter then ran inside his residence laughing. The two juvenile victims continued home and the injured victim notified his mother of the incident. He was then taken to the AdventHealth Palm Coast for medical attention, who notified FCSO of the shooting. Based on the victim’s statement, detectives believe the incident was the result of a taunting incident earlier in the day.
Based on the information provided by the victim, FCSO deputies and detectives were able to identify the suspect. Upon questioning, the juvenile suspect stated he was sitting outside when the two juveniles showed up at the rear of his residence on the bike trail. He told them to “go home” and when they didn’t leave, he grabbed a BB gun to scare them. He then aimed the BB-rifle and using the rifle’s scope fired the BB gun one-time toward them and went back inside his residence.
“This young man is on a fast track to serious trouble,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “His actions could have caused serious injury and I’m glad the victim is going to be ok. I hope this kid learns his lesson and can get on the right path moving forward. Also, parents are reminded that under Florida law the only time a child under age 16 may use a BB or pellet gun is if they are under the supervision and in the presence of an adult.”
The juvenile shooter was arrested and transported to Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility. He’s being charged with Aggravated Assault and Aggravated Battery Causing Bodily Harm. He was released into the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).
Florida law on the limitations of BB and Pellet Guns:
790.22 Use of BB guns, air or gas-operated guns, or electric weapons or devices by minor under 16; limitation; possession of firearms by minor under 18 prohibited; penalties:
(1) The use for any purpose whatsoever of BB guns, air or gas-operated guns, or electric weapons or devices, by any minor under the age of 16 years is prohibited unless such use is under the supervision and in the presence of an adult who is acting with the consent of the minor’s parent.
Media Release: Melissa Morreale, Public Affairs Officer
Organizational Services Division, Flagler County Sheriff’s Office
