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YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD. VOLUME 15, NO. 38
FPC SCORES 50 IN WIN PAGE 7B
FREE ON NEWSSTANDS | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2024
Half of Flagler County has already voted A week before Election Day, registered voters have turned out. Republicans double Democrats. PAGE 5A
Ex-employee sues county
Palm Coast turns 25 years old Since its incorporation in 1999, the city of Palm Coast has grown up. Now 25, a recent celebration included speeches, food trucks, cake. PAGE 3A
For the second time in a year, Flagler County faces a whistleblower suit. PAGE 5A INSIDE SENIOR NIGHT
Matanzas High School honors its senior Pirates in final home football game of the season PAGE 8B
FIRST PLACE
Three-peat for Flagler Palm Coast’s boys, girls cross country teams PAGE 9B
HEAR US OUT ...
Flagler Beach Commission wants Flagler County to table beach management plans until after election PAGE 4A
YOUR TOWN
Rotary Club of Flagler County raises $1,500 to eradicate polio On Oct. 24, the Rotary Club of Flagler County hosted a World Polio Day Watch Party at Pine Lakes Country Club. For more than 30 years, Rotary, the World Health Organization and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation have spearheaded efforts to completely eradicate polio by vaccinating children around the world. This year, there have been very few cases, but more money is needed for monitoring water sources and vaccinating children in remote areas. Rotary Club of Flagler County raised $1,500 for this purpose.
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Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Comics ....................... PAGE 6B Cops Corner............... PAGE 6A Letters.......................PAGE 10A McMillan....................PAGE 10A Public Notices...........PAGE 10B Sports..........................PAGE 7B Real Estate................. PAGE 9A
Palm Coast Historical Society President Kathy Reichard-Ellavsky seems terrified by children wearing their Halloween costumes to Palm Coast’s 25th anniversary celebration, which was held Oct. 26 at Central Park at Town Center. Anthony is the dinosaur, Avery is android M3GAN and Nathan is a spider. Photo by Brent Woronoff
YOUR TOWN Seeking Insights for Solutions announces Kindle launch of new book The local organization Seeking Insights for Solutions has announced a the Kindle release of its book, which was originally
published in September. The book, titled “Where Colors Meet: A Tapestry of Black and White,” is a collection of stories and reflections that delves into conversations about race, social justice and equality. The SIS is a group of women if diverse races and backgrounds who formed the group in the aftermath of the 2020 death of George Floyd.
The Kindle version of the book launched on Oct. 24. Early reviews of the book praised it for “fostering healthy discussions on sensitive topics, highlight its ability to inspire thoughtful and respectful dialogue,” the press release said. Send your organization’s news to brent@observerlocal news. com.
Make a Wish Strikes, spares and Minions at BooLing for Wishes fundraiser
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When I grow up ... Buddy Taylor Middle School hosts second annual career fair The Seeking Insights for Solutions members with the Rotary Club of Bunnell. Courtesy photo
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