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The Palm Coast Historical Society held its first reunion at the society’s office and museum located in Holland Park, on Wednesday, March 13. Life members and early residents of Palm Coast were among the 25 people who came to celebrate the history of Palm Coast and enjoy food and refreshments. Visit the museum at 18 Florida Park Drive N. Call 283-5929, or visit the Palm Coast Historical Society's Facebook page.

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Woodcarver builds carousel animals

Palm Coast Bill Reichman loves carving merry-go-round animals. Photo by Paige Wilson

Bill Reichman has a passion for woodcarving. Around his Palm Coast home, one can see his unique work, including a restored merry-go-round horse, and newer carvings like a lion, frog and another horse.

Reichman is currently working on carving three owls to add to the collection. The carvings are hollow, made out of wood he gets here and in Pennsylvania. He paints on top of them to model life-size carousel animals.

Traditional Russian celebration

Integral academy owner Marina Jarova and event organizers Julia Golikova and Tatiana Koroleva. Courtesy photo

Integral Academy in Palm Coast celebrated Maslenitsa, the oldest surviving Slavic holiday, on March 10 in Holland Park.

Guests welcomed the arrival of spring and celebrated the end of winter with music, dancing, and a whole lot of crepes. A student Russian drama group performed a play, and there were games and activities for children.

Music competition raises money for FTI scholarships

Stars Over the Hammock competition winner, Peyton Lescher, and her ensemble. Photo courtesy of Travis Thomas

Four musicians competed in the final round of a first-time competition known as Stars Over the Hammock, at Hammock Wine and Cheese, on March 10. Taking fourth place was Wayne Reynolds, third place Adrian McDowell, second place Heather Morin first place Peyton Lescher. Peyton performed with her ensemble at the Palm Coast Seafood Festival the weekend of March 16-17, as a prize for winning.

Through this competition, Hammock Wine and Cheese and Thomas Media Solutions LLC were able to collectively raise $250 to support the FTI Scholarship Fund, which assists students of Flagler Technical Institute.

FTI students recognized

Post Cmdr. David Hammond, advisor David Evans, students Ethan Ward, Diane Outlaw, Jonathan Vegerano, Kristy Wilson and the post’s Joe Pepin. Photo courtesy of American Legion

At the Feb. 11 meeting of The American Legion Flagler Post 115, students from Flagler Technical Institute were recognized for their community service contribution.

The students and their advisor take great pride in honoring the American Flag daily and leading the Pledge of Allegiance at the school's campus.

Palm Coast wins ‘Best Tasting Drinking Water’

The city of Palm Coast’s Utility Water Operations Division was named the winner in the Florida Section American Water Works Association annual Region II “Best Tasting Drinking Water Contest,” according to a press release.

The city’s Utility Department competed against six other utilities for the title. This is the fifth win for the city in the regional competition in the utility’s history, which includes wins in 2015, 2011, 2009 and 2007.

One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish

Firefighters from the city of Palm Coast read “All the Places You’ll Go” to VPK and third-grade students. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Abrantes

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School held a Dr. Seuss Night on Thursday, Feb. 28, where guests read books to students. The readers included firefighters from the city of Palm Coast, Miss Junior Flagler County Patricia Figueroa and SEAS Principal Brain Wheeler. A third-grade class also presenting a reader’s theater of “The Sneetches.”