Message From the Capt'n!

Reverend Capt'n Kirk
MDA's MOST WANTED CITIZEN!

Description: Usually Wears a Smile

CAUTION: Heavily Armed With Kindness…This Could Be Contagious!

PRIOR CONVICTION: Thoughtfulness and Generosity

Please Help Me!!! I have been arrested and will be put in jail for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Lock-up. Don’t even bother asking what crime I have committed – it’s not really that important. I just have to raise my bail of $3200 before the Lock-Up and they will go easy on me, but I need your financial assistance to post my bond. Please lend your support during the March 31st lock-up located at the Hilton in Palm Coast!

I MUST TURN IN ALL MY BAIL MONEY ON March 31st, SO PLEASE HELP ME NOW!!!

Thank you for helping me help MDA.… to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association

We are seeking participation by non-profit and for profit organizations and businesses related to the festival theme of the Earth, its natural resources, and the going "green" concept. Please contact Ivy Evans at 386-322-3070 or ievans@southdaytona.org if you would like to participate.

Free Women's Self-Defense Course Offered

A free women's self defense course is being offered by the Flagler County Sheriff's Office and local residents are being encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity.

Any female over the age of 12 is invited to sign up for the courses that will be scheduled throughout the coming year and offered at a variety of locations. Registration is now being taken and may be made by contacting Karen Hiscoe at (386) 437-4116 ex. 383.

The course is taught through three sessions that are two-hours each and Sheriff Donald W. Fleming is making it easy to enroll.

"We will come to you," said Cpl. Mike Lutz, course instructor. "We have provided instructions in community rooms, at local realtor's offices and in club houses. The courses also will be offered at the Sheriff's Operations Center in Bunnell."

Classes are limited to 15 participants. Cpl. Lutz suggests that local women could get a group together and contact him to schedule a class. Individuals may enroll in any scheduled class.

"This can be a group of women from your office, your club or your church," said Cpl. Lutz.

Sheriff Fleming is asking residents to take time out to learn these self-defense tactics.

"This is a hands-on course that will teach women defensive actions to use against would-be attackers. The information provided in these sessions is vital for every woman in our community," said Sheriff Fleming.

Free Mental Health Counseling Available for Families

Purpose: To provide individual and group counseling to parents who are experiencing employment and family instability due to mental health and / or substance abuse problems so that their children can be cared for in their own homes or in the homes of relatives and so that families can be self-sufficient.

Eligibility Criteria:

The family receiving services includes:

A parent or relative caring for one or more children under 19 years of age; or
A pregnant woman; or
A non-custodial parent of a child under 19 years of age.

The Family income must meet the 200% of federal poverty level with supporting documentation.

The following scale represents 200% of the poverty level based on family size in monthly and yearly figures.

For counseling services for adults, please call the Access Center

1-800-539-4228

Flagler Humane Society

Featured Pets This Week!

"Randy" ID #0110-3

Randy was a stray from Daytona Beach. He gets along fine with the other shelter dogs & seems somewhat housetrained, (though he may need a refresher course to adjust in his new home). Randy's been here since January 10th and would love to join your family!

"Meesha" ID #1029-3

Meesha was a stray from the Holiday Inn. He was adopted, but returned for not doing well with the new owner's kids. That was back on Oct. 29th, so this guy needs a home ASAP. If you like big, brown tiger kitties and have a child-free household, he could be the perfect match!

Once again, the Surfside Chorus, Daytona Beach Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, hits the stage at Daytona State College Main campus with a musical romp through life.

Along with chorus members and Chapter quartets, we have a Championship Quartet singing with us. "Lucky Day" quartet, made up of singers from across the country who get together for the joy of singing, were crowned Sunshine District Champions for 2009 and then competed at the International Convention in Anaheim, California last July.

The show takes place at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at DSC Theater, 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL.

Tickets are available by calling 386-760-9006. Prices are $15 for adults and $10 for students. Group rates are available.

Barbershop Harmony shows are always rated G for everyone in the family.

For More Info-Click Here!

Assessor Position Opening at Serenity House of Volusia, Inc.

NATURE OF WORK:
This is responsible and specialized direct service work with adults. Clients are substance abusers who may be dually diagnosed or have additional diagnosed disabilities. Work involves scheduling appointments, conducting biopsychosocial evaluations and determining appropriate disposition for care to assist the client in achieving recovery goals. Work includes interacting with the Admissions Team, advocating with community providers and referral agents, and linking clients with appropriate services. This position may also be required to provide substance abuse group education/therapy services.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
• Bachelors Degree in a Human Service filed with three years of related experience
• Eligible or certified as an Addiction Associate Professional (CAAP) in the State of Florida.
• Considerable knowledge of clinical assessment process, treatment planning, individual, group, and family therapy. Ability to quickly and accurately assess and diagnose persons for treatment; ability to formulate realistic goals and objectives.
• Ability to communicate effectively with suicidal, mentally, emotionally, and/or psychologically disturbed clients in person and over the telephone.
• Excellent computer and time management skills.
• Possession of a valid Florida driver's license, proof of personal automobile insurance, and have acceptable driving record

Preferred:
• Masters Degree or educational equivalency in a Human Service field with one year of related experience
• Eligible or certified as an Addictions Professional (CAP) in the State of Florida
Any person with an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the appropriate level of knowledge, abilities, and skills related to this position will be considered for this position with review and approval of the Executive Director or his/her designee.

Range: $24,960.00 - $26,500.00

Complete an internal posting application if you wish to be considered for posted position and send it to the Human Resources Department. In order to apply for a posted position, you must have an acceptable employment record and not be on provisional status.

WE ARE A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE – MANDATORY DRUG TESTING REQUIRED.

Florida Agricultural Museum
7900 Old Kings Road
Third Annual Walk Back In Time
March 20th and 21st, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Join us for a visit with folks from Florida’s past – including Timucuans, Spaniards, Free Blacks of the colonial era, the British, Seminoles, Confederate era Cow Calvary, Moonshiners, and women of the rural South. Other recreational activities, vendors and food also available.
Admission is $6.00, $4.00 for Museum members.

Music Performers scheduled:
Saturday, March 20th 11:00-1:00
Benjamin Dehart - "The Cracker Tenor"

Saturday Afternoon 1:00-4:00 BARN DANCE
The Jackson Creek String Band with The Morse Family Band and Alice Milmoe calling

Sunday, March 21st -
10:00 - 11:30 – Back In Tyme
12:00 - 2:00 - David Stone
2:00 - 4:00 - Doug Spears - "Florida's Native Troubadour”

This will take the place of the monthly music event for March.
For more Information:
Call – (386) 446-7630
E-Mail – info@myagmuseum.com
Website – www.myagmuseum.com