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Timestamp: 2019-04-18 22:53:01+00:00

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Sunday marks the annual World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. The United Nations designation ‘is observed every year to promote public awareness of international efforts to combat desertification. The day is a unique moment to remind everyone that land degradation neutrality is achievable through problem-solving, strong community involvement and co-operation at all levels,’ according to the UN. See the website.
Weekend: Summery, a bit more unsettled Friday and Saturday with 30 to 40 percent chance of rain and thunderstorm, highs in the 90s, a bit calmer Sunday, lows in the 70s. Details here.
The OED’s Word of the Day: selfmate, n..
–From the Book of Wisdom, 14:21.
Free For All Fridays on WNZF, Host David Ayres for the first time in the show’s history welcomes Flagler’s five mayors—Milissa Holland of Palm Coast, Linda Provencher of Flagler Beach, Catherine Robinson of Bunnell, Steve Emmett of Beverly Beach and Leslie Babonis of Marineland, starting a little after 9 a.m. with a commentary by FlaglerLive Editor Pierre Tristam on the Trump Administration’s separation of children from undocumented immigrant parents.
First Aid & CPR/AED class, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Palm Coast Fire Station 25, 1250 Belle Terre Pkwy., Palm Coast. This class is a 7-hour course (one hour for lunch) designed to meet OSHA regulations and teach administering CPR to children and adults, using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), using a mask or barrier device, assisting with bleeding, broken bones. $50/person with pre-registration required by 9 a.m. June 14. Sign up at www.palmcoastgov.com/cpr. More info: cprcertification@palmcoastgov.com or 386-986-2300.
The Flagler County Branch NAACP holds a Get Out The Vote (GOTV) class from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mezzanine Conference Room, 1 Florida Park Drive, Palm Coast. The purpose of this course is to instruct on how you may assist Flagler NAACP during the very important upcoming elections. Help is needed in capacities both great and small. A small lunch will be provided. Space is limited so please RSVP as soon as possible. Please email Barbara Goss, barbara9289@bellsouth.net, or telephone 386-446-4644 for additional information.
Saturday Night Films at Marineland Dolphin Adventure: As part of our “80 Years of Animal Love and Care” celebration every Saturday night in June, we’ll be showing outdoor movies filmed at Marineland. Tonight at 8 p.m.: “Benji.” Marineland Dolphin Adventure 9600 Oceanshore Blvd. St. Augustine. Cost: $35 for adults, $15 for children.
Friday: Egypt v. Urugway, 8 a.m., FS1; Morocco v. Iran, 11 a.m., Fox; Portugal v. Spain, 2 p.m., Fox.
Saturday: France v. Australia, 6 a.m., FS1; Argentina v. Iceland, 9 a.m., Fox; Peru v. Denmark, noon, FS1; Croatia v. Nigeria, 3 p.m., FS1.
Sunday: Costa Rica v. Serbia, 8 a.m., Fox; Germany v. Mexico, 11 a.m., FS1; Brazil v. Switzerland, 2 p.m., FS1.
Friday: Lowe’s, 315 Cypress Edge Drive, Palm Coast, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: Chick Fil A, 10000 Palm Coast Parkway, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Gov. Scott Selects Three Inductees for Florida Women’s Hall of Fame: Governor Scott chose these three individuals from a group of ten nominees selected by the Florida Commission on the Status of Women. They were considered for their work to make significant improvements in life for women and all citizens of Florida.
Adela Hernandez Gonzmart, (1920-2001), formerly of Tampa, was an advocate for the arts and the community. Gonzmart attended Julliard School of Music where she received a Bachelor of Music and Science degree. After traveling the country performing music, Gonzmart moved back to Tampa and helped manage the family restaurant, “The Columbia”, which is now the oldest restaurant in Florida. Gonzmart was a community advocate and helped co-found the Latino Scholarship Fund at the University of South Florida. Gonzmart also served three consecutive terms as the President of the Ybor City Chamber of Commerce. Gonzmart organized the Ballet Folklorico of Ybor City and the Tampa Symphony Orchestra. Among her many accomplishments, Gonzmart received the Tony Pizzo Award for “Outstanding Citizen of the Year” from the Ybor City Museum Society. She was also awarded the key to the City of Tampa and was honored as “Hispanic Woman of the Year” from Tampa Hispanic Heritage Inc.
Janet Petro, 58, was born in Michigan and graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering. She also received a Master of Science degree in Business Administration from Boston University. Upon graduation, she served in the U.S. Army as a commissioned officer and helicopter pilot. Petro served in various management roles throughout her career, but most notably, as Deputy Director of John F. Kennedy Space center. As the first female Deputy in the history of John F. Kennedy Space Center, Petro manages and executes the Center’s mission. Petro spearheaded many projects and established partnerships that led to more efficient and cost saving practices at the space center. Among her many achievements, she has been honored with the Meritorious Presidential Rank Award.
Lee Bird Leavengood, 89, was born in Monticello and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Florida State University in 1950. She moved to Tampa in 1960 and became involved at the University of South Florida as a volunteer, a student, and then an administrator. At the age of 45, Leavengood pursued a master’s degree, became an advocate for “non-traditional students” and served as director of Continuing Education. Leavengood spearheaded senior programs in the greater Tampa Bay area and the creation of the University of South Florida’s Division of Senior programs, now known as the Osher Lifelong Learning Center, serving over 1,500 maturing students. She also served in the first Governor’s Commission on the Status of Women and was a founding director of adult learning at the Tampa Bay History Center. Among her many accomplishments, Leavengood received the Women of Distinction Award by the Girl Scouts Council of West Florida, the University of South Florida’s President’s Fellow Medallion, and the Tampa Bay Lightning Community Hero award.
Here’s a summary of the latest city developments as of June 8, 2018, with a link to the full week in review here.
Some Food for Thought, as the mid terms come closer.
These CPR classes should be taught as a courtesy at no cost regularly throughout our community. It would be wise to do this so lives could be saved by so many while waiting on a first responder to arrive or if someone was out fishing or doing something and couldn’t reach a first responder right away. This should be a community service. Open a free class for so many each month for the benefit of the community, not as a means to generate extra revenue….shame on you!

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