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Volunteers Wanted: Bunnell Annual Clean Up Day 2025

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Flagler News Weekly
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Beautify Bunnell 2025

Annual Clean up day

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CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS
Our Annual Clean up day is just around the corner! JOIN US in our continued effort to Beautify Bunnell!
When: Saturday, January 25, 2025; 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Where: 402 North Palmetto St.
What’s Provided: Gloves, Trash Bags, Safety Glasses, & Pickers
Light food and beverages will be provided before and after the event!
Pollution Prevention starts at our front doors! Trash from around our neighborhoods can travel through the storm drains and into our local water bodies!
HELP BE THE SOLUTION TO WATER POLLUTION!

Cold Weather Shelter Remains Open During This Week’s Cold Snap

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Flagler News Weekly
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January 6, 2025 – The Sheltering Tree is gearing up for a long stretch of cold overnight temperatures hovering around the mid-30s for the next for nights (January 6 through January 9). The shelter operated at the Rock Transformation Center (formerly Church on the Rock) is not only for the homeless, but for anyone who is without heat.

“We are grateful for our many teams of volunteers who dedicate their time in order to serve those in need in our community,” said Sue Bickings, chairperson of the Sheltering Tree. “It’s a commitment to volunteer for one night let alone four consecutive nights.”

It’s been a cold winter, and the National Weather Service is once again predicting temperatures to fall below 40 degrees during the overnight hours on January 6, 7, 8, and 9 – the criteria for opening the cold-weather shelter.

The county will provide bus transportation along two routes, following the schedules below:

East side of the county
• Dollar General at Publix Town Center on Market Avenue (leads to Dollar General), 3:30 p.m.
• McDonald’s at Old Kings Road South and State Road 100 at the dirt road on the east side, 4 p.m.
• Dollar Tree behind Carrabba’s in the Dollar Tree Parking lot, 4:30 p.m.
• Palm Coast Main Branch Library, northwest corner of Palm Coast Parkway and Belle Terre Parkway, 4:45 p.m.

West side of the county
• Dollar General at County Road 305 and Canal Avenue in Daytona North, 4 p.m.
• Bunnell Free Clinic, 703 Moody Boulevard, 4:30 p.m.
• Bridges United Methodist Church in Bunnell, 205 N. Pine Street, 4:30 p.m. (listed as the same pick-up time because of the close proximity)

The Rock Transformation Center is located at 2200 N. State Street. The cold-weather shelter will open at 5 p.m. and will close at 8 a.m. the following day.

The Sheltering Tree, 386-437-3258, is under the umbrella of the Flagler County Family Assistance Center and is a non-denominational civic organization that was created to provide cold-weather sheltering during cold nights in Flagler County.

Weather and heat safety preparedness tips from Flagler County Fire Rescue include:
• Never use the oven to heat the home
• All fuel-burning equipment should be vented to the outside to avoid carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning
• Screen fireplaces to contain sparks
• Portable space heaters should be kept 3-feet away from anything that can burn
• Turn off portable heaters when leaving the room or going to bed

Palm Coast City Council Business Meeting on January 7, at 6 PM

By
Shannon Martin
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City Council Business Meeting on January 7, at 6 p.m.
Topics include short-term vacation rental fee structure, Community Development Block Grant Program Affirmative Action Plan, City Council policies and procedures, and more.
 
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, increase valuable discussions, and decrease division.
 
The agenda for the City Council Workshop Meeting on Tuesday, January 7, at 6 p.m. will be as follows:
 
Minutes
The minutes of the City Council will be presented for approval:
  1. December 17, 2024, Business Meeting
 
Ordinances Second Read
The following ordinance will be presented:
  1. The Community Development Department will present an ordinance amending Chapter 17 of the City of Palm Coast Ordinances to add Article V, regulating short-term vacation rentals. This ordinance has been developing since June 2024 in response to community concerns and proposes specific registration, inspection, and operational requirements to address these concerns.
Ordinances First Read
The following ordinances will be presented:
  1. The Fire Department will present an ordinance amending Chapter 2, Administration, Article VI, Retirement, Division 2, Volunteer Firefighter Retirement System and Trust Fund.
Resolutions
The following resolutions will be presented:
  1. The City administration will present a resolution establishing a fee structure for short-term vacation rental registration and inspections.
  2. The Community Development Department will present an update on Americans with Disabilities Act compliance. This presentation will detail ongoing efforts to align the city’s infrastructure, website, and public services with the latest federal accessibility standards and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.
  3. The Community Development Department will present a resolution to repeal and replace the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 504 Compliance Policy to adhere to federal non-discrimination standards. This update incorporates new federal requirements to ensure non-discrimination and accessibility for individuals with disabilities in HUD-funded programs.
  4. The Community Development Department will present a resolution amending policies related to the Community Development Block Grant Program Affirmative Action Plan. The amendment aims to encourage diversity in project contracts.
  5. The City Administration will present a resolution amending City Council Policies and Procedures to improve meeting efficiency and public participation.
Consent
The following items will be presented together for consent:
  1. The Fire Department will present a resolution approving the piggybacking contract between Stryker Sales, Inc., and Eagle County Health Services District, DBA Eagle County Paramedic Services, for medical equipment, software, training, and accessories as needed.
  2. The Fire Department will present a resolution amending the interlocal agreement with the Flagler County Board of Commissioners for enhanced 911 addressing to accurately reflect the current state of the E911 responsibilities and remove language that is no longer relevant to the addressing and naming of streets.
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 occur in the Community Wing at City Hall at 160 Lake Avenue in Palm Coast.
Business meetings and workshops are open to the public and are streamed live on the City’s YouTube channel. 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 before the meeting.
Stay informed with the latest news and information from the City of Palm Coast by following us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. You can sign up for weekly updates by visiting www.palmcoastgov.com/government/city-manager/week-in-review.

Leadership Lessons with Dr. Saviak … Leaders Set A Vision For Unprecedented Achievements

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Dr. Joe Saviak
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Leaders are responsible for the culture, team, mission, alignment, and vision.  No organization will realize and sustain excellence without the right vision.

What is vision?  It is a clear and compelling picture of the future that organizations can make into their reality.  It shows the organization and everyone outside of it this is who we can become and what we can do.  It instructs and inspires.  It is known, understood, believed, and acted upon as intended.

It challenges the organization to accomplish something which is truly consequential.  The result could be the team of scientists who invent a breakthrough technology, the company who becomes the leader of the industry, or the local government who wins a national award for innovation.

The vision must be research-based and data-driven.  It has to be the product of a keen understanding of the organization and its environment.  It reflects the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats facing the organization.  It is aspirational and difficult yet practical and possible.

The organization and operations must be structured and engineered to attain it.  Anyone observing the personnel, policies, procedures, technology, facilities, equipment, culture, teamwork, and production process of the organization should be able to identify the vision.  It should drive everything that is done and why and how it is done.  It must permeate the culture and explain who is and stays on the team.  To achieve the vision will require patience, long term discipline, mistakes, setbacks, innovative thinking and effective problem-solving, hard work, and dedication.

For exceptional leaders, it is all about the vision and never about them.  It is what gets them up in the morning and keeps them thinking late at night.

Having the right vision or lacking it determines our destiny as leaders and organizations.  The wrong vision can lead to disaster.  Lacking one also ensures failure.  Proverbs 29:18 tells us, “Where there is no vision, the people perish…”  Vision is the oxygen and fuel which animates and drives greatness (Abrashoff, 2002; Blanchard, 2011; Drucker, 2001; Grant, 2017; Kotter, 2012; Lencioni, 2012; Maxwell, 1998; Welch, 2005).

Flagler Woman’s Club Announces Return of Guns & Hoses Chili Challenge & More

By
Mary Louk
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Wednesday, January 15, 1-4 pm – Bridge and Games

The Flagler Woman’s Club invites you to come and play Bridge (Progressive and Non-Progressive) or other games on Wednesday, January 15 from 1-4 pm at 1524 S Central Ave, Flagler Beach.  Please call Nancy at 386-986-8392 to reserve your spot or get answers to any questions you may have.

Saturday, January 18, 6 pm – Bunco

The Flagler Woman’s Club invites you to come and enjoy an evening of Bunco on Saturday, January 18 at 6 pm at 1524 S Central Ave, Flagler Beach.  The soup & stew themed Bunco Buffet will be served at 6 pm with Bunco to follow.  Feel free to bring a dish to share.  BYOB if you like.  $10 donation at the door. Call Shelly at 630-209-9660 or Debbie at 312-607-8200 for more information.

Saturday, February 1, noon – 2 pm – Guns & Hoses Chili Challenge Veterans Park Flagler Beach

The Flagler Woman’s Club invites you to join us in our Guns & Hoses Chili Challenge between our Fire Responders on Saturday, February 1 at noon in Veterans Park Flagler Beach.  For $10 you will get to sample all the various chilies and vote on which one you think is the best in the Fan Favorite prize (voting ends at 1:30 pm).   A blind tasting by judges will pick the Judges Choice chili which will get a trophy and bragging rights.  There will be music, bake sale, and raffles. Fun for all ages!! It will be a great opportunity to meet our First Responders and show our support.  Any active or retired first responder wanting to enter their chili in the event should call Mary Louk at 386-569-7813.  For more information call Mary or Barbara 215-209-9332.

The Big Five … with Gospel Music Legends, The Isaacs

By
Danielle Anderson
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As world-class entertainers and Grand Ole Opry inductees who have worked with the who’s who of the music industry, their humble approach to performing allows the audience to immerse themselves in the gospel music and artistry of this iconic band. Grammy-nominated, The Isaacs will take the stage at The Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center on January 11, 2025 at 7 PM. Tickets are available at the box office or here.

Thank you to Lily and Sonya Isaac for graciously taking the time to share their thoughts on behalf of The Isaacs.

The Big Five Q&A with The Isaacs

What has been the most memorable part of entertaining audiences over the 50-year career of The Isaacs? 

The most memorable part of standing in front of audiences, is to see them laugh with us, cry with us and worship with us. This is the way we make lifelong friends.

Does the group have a favorite song and will it be performed at our show?

Our most requested Isaacs song is collectively our favorite as well, “It Is Well With My Soul”.  We have been blessed to perform this old hymn on so many platforms and memorial services. I am sure we will be performing this song in the show!

What is it like working with your family and having the opportunity to collaborate with fellow music legends like Reba, Dolly Parton, and Paul Simon? 

It is so wonderful to be able to work with our family. Of course, it comes with challenges. Although, we do not always agree on everything, we try to work as a democracy. We make decisions by taking votes, and the majority wins! That allows everyone to be heard and appreciated.

It is always a career highlight when we get the privilege to work with some of our heroes. Over the years we have sang on recordings with musical legends like Reba, Dolly, Paul Simon and so many more. It is a true complement to be asked to work with artists that have influenced us over the years.

What can we expect during the show? (songs, energy, stories, etc.?) 

When The Isaacs write our set list for the concert each night, we like to keep in mind the audience we are singing to. We all come to the show with our own set of challenges that we have had to conquer that week. Many come to just get away from all the stresses of the day-to-day life, to enjoy some fellowship and a few hours of music.  With that said, we try to sing songs of love, life, and hope. We may laugh together, and we may even cry a little together.  The end goal is to give our audience a chance to escape all the hard trials of the week, and leave feeling uplifted, ready to take on another day.

Deeply rooted in your faith, how has God used your family’s talents to share his word, inspire others and provide hope over the decades? 

We have traveled the world, lifting up the name of Jesus, and telling our personal stories of how we have overcome so many obstacles in our own lives. We have found that if we allow ourselves (The Isaacs) to be transparent with our audience, then the audience can identify with us. When the concert is over, it brings us so much joy to hear the stories of our new friends and how our music has helped them through hard times. And that’s what it’s all about.

Delegation Chair Announces Flagler County Delegation Meeting Date, January 8

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Flagler News Weekly
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FLAGLER COUNTY, FL – Representative Sam Greco, Chair of the Flagler County Legislative Delegation, announced public hearing and legislative deadlines for the Flagler County Legislative Delegation Meeting.

An Organizational Meeting and General Legislative Public Hearing will be held on January 8th, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the Flagler County Commission Chambers located at 1769 Moody Blvd., Building 2, Bunnell, Florida. The purpose of the meeting is to elect a Chair and Vice Chair of the Flagler County Delegation and take public testimony on legislative issues, appropriations, and local bills.

Flagler County Delegation meetings are open to the public.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Chapter 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons in need of special accommodations to participate in the meeting, including agendas, interpreters or assisted listening devices, must contact Shannon Shephard with Representative Sam Greco’s office at shannon.shephard@myfloridahouse.gov no later than two (2) weeks prior to the meeting so that accommodations can be satisfied.

Interested citizens wishing to be placed on the agenda for the January 8th, 2025, public hearing must contact Shannon Shephard with Representative Sam Greco’s office at shannon.shephard@myfloridahouse.gov no later than 12:00 p.m., January 2nd, 2025. Those wishing to provide materials or handouts to the Flagler County Delegation members can mail them in advance of the public hearing to Representative Sam Greco’s District Office located at 4877 Palm Coast Parkway NW, Suite 1, Palm Coast, FL 32137.’

Media Release: Office of Florida Representative Sam Greco

I-95 Ramp Closures at Palm Coast Parkway & Matanzas Woods Parkway to Start Jan. 9

By
Shannon Martin
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Sharing on behalf of the Florida Department of Transportation:
Nighttime Interstate 95 (I-95) ramp closures will begin as early as Thursday, Jan. 9, at the Palm Coast Parkway and Matanzas Woods Parkway interchanges. The closures are needed for striping and wrong-way detection system testing. Please see the anticipated schedule from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) below:
  • The I-95 northbound off ramp to Palm Coast Parkway will be closed overnight from 11 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, to 5 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 10. Detour information:
    • Motorists traveling north on I-95 wishing to access Palm Coast Parkway should take Exit 284 at State Road (S.R.) 100 (Moody Boulevard) to head east. Turn left onto Old Kings Road and continue north to Palm Coast Parkway.
  • The I-95 southbound off ramp to Palm Coast Parkway will be closed overnight from 11 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, to 5 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 13. Detour information:
    • Motorists traveling south on I-95 wishing to access Palm Coast Parkway should take Exit 293 at Matanzas Woods Parkway to head east, turn right onto Old Kings Road, and continue south to Palm Coast Parkway.
  • The I-95 northbound off ramp to Matanzas Woods Parkway will be closed overnight from 11 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13, to 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Detour information:
    • Motorists traveling north on I-95 wishing to access Matanzas Woods Parkway should take Exit 289 at Palm Coast Parkway to head east. Turn left on Old Kings Road and continue north to Matanzas Woods Parkway.
  • The I-95 southbound off ramp to Matanzas Woods Parkway will be closed overnight from 11 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, to 5 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Detour information:
    • Motorists traveling south on I-95 wishing to access Matanzas Woods Parkway should continue south to exit at Palm Coast Parkway (Exit 289) and head east. Turn left on Old Kings Road and continue north to Matanzas Woods Parkway.
The work schedule is subject to change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. For more details, please visit www.cflroads.com/project/450227-1. FDOT advises motorists to be cautious and alert and to follow all posted detour signs.

Tune In & Change Your Perspective: Comedian Cristy B Opens Lifeline’s Lineup for 2025

By
Danielle Anderson
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It’s been a heavy start to the new year and we’re only a few days in. It’s easy to get caught up in life, problems, bills, and lose perspective on the things we have to be grateful for. It can also be challenging to overcome a setback, and even more difficult to talk about it. Comedian Cristy B, owner of Cristy B’s Comedy Club has been there, done that.

We’re kicking off the year with super charged series of guests we hope will inspire you to take 2025 by the horns and find the positive. From mindset to finance and family, our January guests are your lifeline to helping you create a better 2025.

We invite you to join us each Saturday morning at 9 AM on WNZF 94.9 FM or tune in here, to hear from these talented, honest, and experienced guests as they share their challenges and how they’ve overcome them, and where to find resources if you are facing challenges of your own. If you missed the show, you can hear the replay in the podcast section here.

Thank you for joining us, and if you have a topic you’d like to suggest or learn more about please send us an Email to FlaglerNewsWeekly@gmail.com, Subject Line: Lifeline Radio Show.

As always, if you need help with a mental health crisis, please call or text 988 or 911 for immediate support.

Happy New Year!

Danielle

Paper Shredding, Christmas Tree Recycling in Palm Coast on January 4

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Flagler News Weekly
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Start the new year on a green note with Palm Coast’s Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Event! Join us on Saturday, January 4, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Palm Coast Fuel Depot, 22 Utility Drive.

🎄 Recycle Your Tree
Bring your undecorated Christmas tree, and as a thank-you, you’ll receive a free three-gallon tree or shrub (while supplies last). Recycled trees will be turned into mulch to enhance Palm Coast’s beautiful parks and trails.

🗂️ Free Document Shredding
Take advantage of on-site shredding to securely dispose of sensitive documents like checkbooks, expired credit cards, and spiral notebooks. All shredded materials will be recycled into new products, such as paper towels. Please note: batteries, three-ring binders, hard drives, and X-rays cannot be accepted.

Important Reminders:

  • Remove all decorations, lights, tinsel, and ornaments from trees before recycling.

  • Items like batteries or hard drives are not accepted for shredding.

🌱 Give Back and Grow
Our residents are the reason this event is such a success year after year! It’s a wonderful way to recycle holiday waste, start fresh for the new year, and contribute to the community. Don’t miss the chance to grab a free tree or shrub for your yard!

We look forward to seeing you there! Let’s make this year’s recycling event the best one yet!

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