West Volusia Wire

Monday, May 20, 2013

CFAB subcommittee to meet May 28
posted 5:12:55pm

News source: Volusia County Community Information

The Service Category and Funding Review Subcommittee of the Children and Families Advisory Board will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, in room 516A of the Volusia County Health Department, 1845 Holsonback Drive, Daytona Beach.

Members will hear presentations from the Boys and Girls Clubs on non-school hour services for children and youth; the Domestic Abuse Council on basic needs services and providing accessibility to emergency or transitional shelters; and the Early Learning Coalition on affordable, quality child care.

The Children and Families Advisory Board assesses and evaluates strategies to meet needs, monitors program compliance, advertises funding availability, recommends appropriations for programs serving children and families, and provides recommendations to the Volusia County Council on children and family issues.

For more information, please call Peggy Johnson, children and community programs coordinator, at 386-736-5955, ext. 15694, or visit www.volusia.org/cfab

Traffic Signal Updates-DeLand Area
posted 5:11:48pm

News source: Volusia County Road and Bridge

To accommodate traffic signal updates in the DeLand area, intersections may operate in flash in the overnight hours (10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.) beginning May 20th through May 23rd, 2013.

This work will be performed by contractor forces (TCS and PEEK) rather than Volusia County Traffic Engineering.

(Drivers are reminded that at a flashing red traffic signal, drivers are required to come to a full stop, thenproceed when it is safe to do so. At a flashing yellow traffic signal, slow down, check for cross traffic, and proceed with caution.)

If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact Mark Tobin, Volusia County Traffic Engineering, at 386-295-6311.

County plans weekly fitness camps for kids July 8-Aug. 2
posted 4:55:13pm

News source: Volusia County Community Information

Fitness can be fun! That’s the idea behind Volusia County’s newest program – Camp Fun & Fit, a summer camp designed for children ages 8 through 12.

The weeklong camps will debut at four schools in July:

July 8 to 12: Edgewater Elementary School, 801 S. Old County Road, Edgewater

July 15 to 19: Palm Terrace Elementary School, 1825 Dunn Ave., Daytona Beach

July 22 to 26: Orange City Elementary School, 555 E. University Ave., Orange City

July 29 to Aug. 2: Taylor Middle High School, 100 E. Washington Ave., Pierson

“The camps will give kids a chance to learn about healthy choices while having fun,” said Nancy Maddox, activity project manager for the county’s Parks, Recreation and Culture Division.

Campers will eat healthy foods, play active games, and develop healthy habits. They’ll take field trips to Publix, a farmers market, the Volusia County Agricultural Center and Bethune-Cookman University’s culinary arts center. Fitness activities will include kickboxing, bowling, and a scaled-down version of the Junior Olympics.

The fee, which is $65 a week plus a one-time $15 registration fee, includes field trips, a T-shirt, breakfast and lunch. To learn more about the camps, visit www.volusia.org/camp-fun or call Nancy Maddox at 386-736-5953.

Camp scholarships are available to income-eligible children through Volusia County’s Community Assistance Division. Applications are available at all Volusia County public library branches and online at www.volusia.org/camp-fun. The deadline to apply for a scholarship is June 12.

For more information about the scholarships, call 386-736-5956, ext. 12980; or 386-254-4648, ext. 12980.

Cultural Council to meet May 31
posted 4:52:41pm

News source: Volusia County Community Information

The Cultural Council of Volusia County will meet at 9 a.m. Friday, May 31, at Cinematique of Daytona Beach, 242 S. Beach St.

Members will elect officers and discuss the Cultural Council’s programs and upcoming activities. The public is invited to attend and participate in the meeting.

The Cultural Council advises the Volusia County Council on matters relating to cultural arts and is the state-designated local arts agency for the county.

For more information, please contact Cultural Coordinator Mike Fincher at 386-736-5963, ext. 15872, or mfincher@volusia.org.

Historic Preservation Board to meet May 28
posted 4:51:50pm

News source: Volusia County Community Information

The Volusia County Historic Preservation Board will meet at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, in the Frank T. Bruno Jr. County Council Chambers on the second floor of the Thomas C. Kelly Administration Center, 123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand.

The board will consider a request for historic designation of the Beresford Presbyterian Cemetery, DeLand. Additionally, members will elect officers, make several special presentations, and receive updates from staff on current projects. The public is invited to attend and participate in the meeting.

The Historic Preservation Board is appointed by the Volusia County Council to issue certificates of designation for eligible historic resources such as structures, archaeological sites and historic districts; and certificates of appropriateness for demolition, alteration, relocation and new construction. The board advises the County Council on matters related to historic preservation policy, including use, management and maintenance of county-owned historic resources.

For more information, please contact Historic Preservation Officer Julie Adams Scofield at 386-736-5953, ext. 12008, or jscofield@volusia.org.

Port Orange library announces movie lineup for June
posted 4:46:39pm

News source: Volusia County Community Information

The Port Orange Regional Library will show a variety of free movies ranging from old James Bond flicks to recent blockbusters in June. Patrons are invited to bring their own popcorn and watch this lineup:

“Disneynature: Wings of Life”: 2 p.m. Sunday, June 2. This documentary delves into the realm of flowers and their pollinators. Rated G, 77 minutes.

“Robot and Frank”: 2 p.m. Monday, June 3. An ex-jewel thief receives a gift from his son – a robot butler programmed to look after him. Soon the two companions try their luck as a heist team. Frank Langella and Susan Sarandon star. Rated PG-13, 104 minutes.

“Hyde Park on the Hudson”: 2 p.m. Monday, June 10. This story of the love affair between Franklin Roosevelt and his distant cousin Margaret "Daisy" Suckley is centered around the weekend in 1939 when the king and queen of England visited the president’s upstate New York home. Bill Murray and Laura Linney star. Rated R, 94 minutes.

“Goldfinger”: 4 p.m. Thursday, June 13. James Bond confronts the evil genius Goldfinger, who plans to steal all the gold in Fort Knox. Sean Connery stars. Rated PG, 108 minutes.

“Cirque du Soleil – Worlds Away”: 2 p.m. Monday, June 17. A young woman is entranced by an aerialist. When they fall into the dreamlike world of Cirque du Soleil and are separated, they travel through the different tent worlds trying to find each other. Rated PG, 91 minutes.

“On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”: 4 p.m. Thursday, June 20. James Bond goes undercover to uncover the reason for an allergy research center in the Swiss Alps. George Lazenby stars. Rated PG, 142 minutes.

“Zero Dark Thirty”: 2 p.m. Monday, June 24. This film chronicles the hunt for Osama bin Laden and his death at the hands of a Navy SEAL team. Rated R, 157 minutes. Joel Edgerton and Jessica Chastain star.

“The Spy Who Loved Me”: 2 p.m. Thursday, June 27. James Bond battles the villainous Jaws, a mad genius who plans to destroy the earth with a nuclear holocaust. Roger Moore stars. Rated PG, 125 minutes.

For more information, please call the library at 386-322-5152, option 4.

The movies are funded by the Friends of the Library. Learn more about the friends group at www.portorangefol.blogspot.com.

Friends of the Foundation Golf Tournament May 31
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Join Florida Hospital-DeLand for the Friends of the Foundation Golf Tournament at Victoria Hills Golf Club Friday, May 31.

Check-in begins at 7 a.m., and tee-off starts at 8 a.m. The tournament will be a shotgun start, four-person scramble. Registration is $125 per person.

Tournament registration includes 18 holes of golf, continental breakfast, lunch and a certificate for a complementary green fee.

All funds raised will benefit the Florida Hospital DeLand Emergency Department renovation.

For more details, visit http://foundation.fhdeland.org or call (386) 943-4487. The deadline to register is May 24.

Florida Hospital Volusia/Flagler celebrates National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week
posted 4:43:24pm

In celebration of National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week (May 19-25), Florida Hospitals in Volusia and Flagler counties are hosting free lunches for emergency services personnel at their Emergency Departments.

This lunch serves to honor and recognize the brave men and women who are dedicated to saving lives and responding to medical emergencies.

WHEN & WHERE: Tuesday, May 21 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Florida Hospital Fish Memorial Emergency Department

1055 Saxon Blvd., Orange City, FL 32763

Tuesday, May 21 from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Florida Hospital Flagler Emergency Department parking lot

60 Memorial Medical Pkwy., Palm Coast, FL 32164

Friday, May 24 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center Emergency Department parking lot

301 Memorial Medical Parkway, Daytona Beach, FL 32117

Halifax Health Upcoming Events and Support Groups
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Events:

Council on Aging’s 8th Annual Glenn and Connie Ritchey Community Service Award presented by Halifax Health

May 17, 2013

Daytona International Speedway 500 Club

1801 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL

Halifax Health is proud to be a presenting sponsor for the Council on Aging’s 8th Annual Glenn and Connie Ritchey Community Service Award, which will honor Betty Jane France and the late Bill France, Jr. for their long time involvement and support of the Daytona Beach community. For more information about the event, contact Priscilla Chanfrau at 386.253.4700 ext 215

Safe Kids Day

May 18, 2013

11 am- 2 pm

Near the Halifax Health Playground at the Port Orange Pavilion

5501 South Williamson Boulevard, Port Orange

Presented by Halifax Health – Healthy Communities and Safe Kids Volusia/Flagler, Safe Kids Day offers parents, guardians and caregivers the opportunity to learn more about childhood injury prevention. This fundraising event will feature a “Lookout Cookout,” Radio Disney, games and more. To make a donation online, go to celebrate.safekids.org/healthycommunities.

Transformations Speaking Series

Jeffrey DeMercurio, MD will discuss breast reconstruction for women post-mastectomy. Refreshments will be provided

May 20, 2013

5:00 to 7:00 pm

Halifax Health Medical Center

France Tower, Meeting Room G

303 N. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona Beach

Reserve your seat today: 877.8HALIFAX

Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with the DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce for the Halifax Health-Hospice of Volusia/Flagler Resale Shop in DeLand

June 5, 2013

10 am- 4 pm

Victoria Square Shopping Center

1750 South Woodland Boulevard, DeLand

Light refreshments will be served. Twenty percent discount storewide. Call 386.734.6684 for more details.

Support Groups:

American Cancer Society Man to Man Support Group

Second Thursday of every month

7:00 - 8:00 pm

Halifax Health - Medical Center of Port Orange - Cafeteria

1041 Dunlawton Ave., Port Orange

For more information please call George Janek at 386.761.7130

Breast Cancer & Lymphedema Networking Group at Halifax Health

Third Monday of every Month

5:30 - 7:30pm

Halifax Health Medical Center

France Tower - Meeting Room G

303 N. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona Beach

For additional information please contact Lynn Ceton 386.441.9533

Bariatric Support Group at Halifax Health

Third Tuesday of each Month

6:00 pm

Halifax Health Medical Center

France Tower Meeting Room F

303 N. Clyde Morris Blvd.

Daytona Beach, FL

For more information about East Coast Bariatrics at Halifax Health, visit halifaxhealth.org/weightloss.

Caregiver Support Group

Second Tuesday of each Month

10:30- 11:30 am

Halifax Health Medical Center

France Tower - Meeting Room D

303 N. Clyde Morris Blvd.

Daytona Beach, FL

For more information please call Elizabeth Watkins 386.239.2328

Chronic Kidney Disease Support Group at Halifax Health

Second Thursday each month

10:00am - 12:00pm

Halifax Health Medical Center

France Tower - Meeting Room G

303 N. Clyde Morris Blvd.

Daytona Beach, FL

Contact: Cindy Webster 386.258.7719

COPD Education and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Classes at Halifax Health

First and Second Tuesday of each month

3:00 – 4:00 pm

Halifax Health, 201 Building Conference Room

201 N. Clyde Morris

Daytona Beach, FL 32114

Call 386.947.4644 for more information

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Support Group at Halifax Health

For patients and adult family members. Offered in affiliation with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Second Thursday of every month

6:00 - 7:00 pm

Halifax Health - Center for Oncology

Ground Floor Conference Room

303 N. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona Beach

For information please contact Kathy Carver at 386.254.4212

Mall Walkers presented by Halifax Health

First Thursday of every month 8:30 AM

W.A.L.K is a FREE mall walking program in Daytona Beach brought to you by Volusia Mall and Halifax Health.

1700 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114

W.A.L.K. stands for:

Work it off

Aim high

Learn

Keep it up

This fun and educational mall walking program provides a safe and temperature-controlled environment seven days a week, and monthly gatherings featuring a wide variety of healthcare topics. Walking logs will be provided for walkers and collected at the monthly meetings. Once a walker completes his/her first 25 miles, a free gift will be presented! Breakfast will be provided.

For applications or more information, see a customer service representative at the Mall Customer Service Desk or call 386.253.6783

Renal Transplant Support Group at Halifax Health

Fourth Tuesday of every month

10:30 – 11:30 am

Halifax Health Medical Center

France Tower - Meeting Room D

303 N. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona Beach

For more information, please call Jenny Ketring, MSW, at 386.947.4651 or email at Jennifer.ketring@halifax.org

Spinal Cord Injury Support Group at Halifax Health

Third Friday of each Month

3:30 - 5:00 pm

Halifax Health Medical Center

France Tower - Meeting Room D

303 N. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona Beach

Contact is Candy Clevenger 254-4000 ext 4641

Information Sessions:

East Coast Bariatrics at Halifax Health

Free Information Sessions

Every Thursday 6:00 pm

Halifax Health Medical Center France Tower

303 N. Clyde Morris Blvd.

Daytona Beach, FL

Reserved Seating Only

Call 386.238.3205 for more information.

Orange City

Second Tuesday of each month 6:00 pm

Preferred Medical Center 2777 Enterprise Rd.

Orange City, FL

Reserved Seating Only

Call 386.238.3205

First Saturday of each Month with Joel Sebastien, MD, FACS

11:00 am

Halifax Health Medical Center

France Tower Meeting Room D

303 N. Clyde Morris Blvd.

Daytona Beach, FL

For more information about East Coast Bariatrics at Halifax Health, visit halifaxhealth.org/weightloss.

Community Classes/Activities:

Pre-Op Joint Education Class by Halifax Health - Center for Orthopedics

Every Monday and Friday

10:00 - 11:00 am

Halifax Health Medical Center

France Tower,6 Floor

303 N. Clyde Morris Blvd.

Daytona Beach, FL. 32114

To reserve your seat call 386.238.2251

Child Birth Preparation Classes at Halifax Health

Elected Wednesday & Saturdays (4-6 weeks prior to due date)

6:30 - 8:30 pm

Halifax Health Medical Center, Meeting Room E

303 N. Clyde Morris Blvd. Daytona Beach, FL

For a full schedule and to register online go to halifaxhealth.org/ob. Email us at ob@halifax.org or call 386.254.4008. Early registration is recommended for class preference, especially for Saturday classes - $50/couple

Thursday, May 16, 2013

School District Schedules Collective Bargaining Session With Union
posted 10:08:58am

The School District of Volusia County will hold a collective bargaining session with the Volusia Teachers Organization (VTO) at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21. The session will be held in the second floor conference room at the DeLand Administrative Complex, 200 N. Clara Ave., DeLand. The session is open to the public.

Any request for accommodation under the American’s With Disabilities Act should be directed to the Office of Chief Counsel for the School District of Volusia County at (386) 734-7190, ext. 20254 at least 48 hours prior to the session.

VP/Creative Director at Anson-Stoner ad agency to speak at FPRA meeting
posted 10:05:24am

Tom Macaluso, vice president and creative director of the Anson-Stoner advertising agency, will talk about “Integrating your Public Relations Strategies into Creative and Media Development” at the monthly meeting of the Volusia/Flagler Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 11.

The June 11 meeting will be at Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center, Classrooms A and B, 305 Memorial Medical Pkwy., Daytona Beach. Registration and networking will begin at 11:30 a.m.

The registration fee, which includes lunch, is $18 for students, $20 for FPRA members, and $25 for non-members. Attendees must register by Friday, June 7. To register for the meeting, visit www.fpravolusiaflagler.org or email bholden@fhcp.com. The meeting is open to the public.

City of Deltona seeking volunteer for Volusia Growth Management Commission
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News source: City of Deltona

The City of Deltona is currently looking for one (1) individual interested in serving as the City's representative to the Volusia Growth Management Commission. Each governing body shall appoint a representative for a term of two (2) years with the term expiring on June 30th of the expiration year (June 30, 2015).

This Commission meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m., at either the County Council Chambers, DeLand or Daytona Beach City Commission Chambers.

The purpose of the VGMC is to: "Determine the consistency of the comprehensive plans, the elements thereof, and the amendments thereto of the County and all municipalities in the County. Perform such other directly related duties as the Commission from time to time deems necessary."

If interested, contact the City Clerk's Office for a Committee application at (386) 878-8500, or download an application or apply on-line on our City WebPage at www.deltonafl.gov. Deadline for receipt of applications: Open until filled.

Stroke and Osteoporosis Screenings Coming to DeLand
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News source: Lifeline Screening

Residents living in and around the DeLand community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture.

First Presbyterian Church of DeLand will host Life Line Screening on 6/11/2013. The site is at 724 N. Woodland Blvd.

Four key points every person needs to know:

Stroke is the third leading cause of death and a leading cause of permanent disability

80% of stroke victims had no apparent warning signs prior to their stroke

Preventive ultrasound screenings can help you avoid a stroke

Screenings are fast, noninvasive, painless, affordable and convenient

Screenings identify potential cardiovascular conditions such as blocked arteries and irregular heart rhythm, abdominal aortic aneurysms, and hardening of the arteries in the legs, which is a strong predictor of heart disease. A bone density screening to assess osteoporosis risk is also offered and is appropriate for both men and women.

Packages start at $159. All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete.

For more information regarding the screenings or to schedule an appointment, call 1-877-237-1287 or visit our website at www.lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required.

Daytona Beach library presents three-part genealogy series
posted 9:52:47am

News source: Volusia County Community Information

Take your genealogy research to the next level this summer. Ruth Patrignani, a longtime genealogy volunteer at the Daytona Beach Regional Library at City Island, will present a three-part genealogy series.

The free classes will be held at 10 a.m. June 4, 11 and 18 in the library auditorium.

The series kicks off with a session on the federal censuses from 1790 to 1940. Participants will learn what information they can find on a particular census (it’s not always the same) and how to track their ancestors in the various censuses.

The second class will cover primary and secondary sources. Patrignani will explain the differences between the two, where to find this information, how accurate it is, clues you might find, and more.

The third class will focus primarily on land and military records, but Patrignani is willing to adapt the class to discuss other subjects that may be of interest to attendees.

Reservations are requested and may be made by contacting Kim Dolce at kdolce@volusia.org or 386-257-6036, ext. 16315. The series is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

The Daytona Beach Regional Library is open from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

To learn about other upcoming library events, visit www.volusialibrary.org.

Volusia students honored
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Take Stock in Children, a program of FUTURES Foundation, Inc., will hold its annual Senior Recognition Ceremony at Daytona International Speedway, Bill France room, on May 18, 2013 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. The event will recognize newly selected 8th grade participants as well as graduating high school seniors.

As proud parents, mentors and sponsors look on, new students will be welcomed into the program in a ceremony officiated in part by County Judge Dawn Fields. These students will be freshmen in the 2013 – 2014 school year. They will have the benefit of mentors working with them throughout their high school years, as well as the support of Take Stock staff, to assure they successfully graduate from high school and are ready for college.

Also being recognized at the event will be Take Stock’s class of 2013 high school graduates. Each student has earned a 4 year college tuition scholarship, and all have been accepted at colleges and universities throughout the state.

Keynote speaker and FUTURES/Take Stock in Children graduate, Fernando Murgia, will offer his insight and experiences while in the Take Stock in Children program during his four years in high school. Fernando will be graduating from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona in May 2013. Fernando is an exceptional example of success as a first generation college student. In addition to pursuing a degree in Global Security and Intelligence Studies his future plans are to work with the federal government or join the US Navy as an intelligence Officer. His greatest goal is to inspire the Hispanic and other minority communities to attend college. His long term goal is to attend graduate or law school that could prepare him for his ultimate goal of becoming a congressman. Also, speaking at the Year End Senior Recognition will be Take Stock in Children current High School Senior Jon MontesDeOca and his mentors Serena Besuden and Roxanne Schenone. They will take the podium to talk about their experience with mentoring a 2013 graduate for four years.

Take Stock students are selected based upon financial need, academic achievement, good character and community involvement. For more information about the program contact Jeanna Butler, Take Stock Student Advocate, at HYPERLINK "mailto:jmbutler@volusia.k12.fl.us"jmbutler@volusia.k12.fl.us 386-947-8788 ext. 50729 or Sheila Rees, Take Stock Mentor Coordinator, at HYPERLINK "mailto:srees@volusia.k12.fl.us"srees@volusia.k12.fl.us. 386-255-6475 ext. 50724.

Don't risk becoming a victim - a free community event
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Date: Friday, May 31

Time: 10 am to 2 pm

Place: First Baptist Church, 118 N. Palmetto Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32114

Lunch compliments of Bright House Networks

SEATING IS LIMITED, RSVP REQUIRED: 386.253.4700 x 211

Crime and fraud directed towards seniors will be the focus of this event. Seniors and their loved ones should be prepared as these types of crime and fraud are on the increase. Local experts will present information on:

Identity Theft

Crimes Against the Elderly

Elder Abuse and Exploitation

Wills, Trusts and Living Wills

Legal Aid

Internet Safety and more!

The event is presented by the following community partners:

RJ Larizza, State Attorney

Mel Stack, Attorney at Law

Dr. Doug Beach, CEO, Council on Aging

Community Legal Services of Mid Florida

Seniors Vs. Crime

Neighborhood Watch

COA is an independent, not-for-profit organization providing services, information and support to Volusia County seniors for over 45 years.

Daytona State’s Foundation offers customized bricks to celebrate alumni, milestones, memorials
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As Daytona State College prepares to graduate more than 4,200 students in its annual commencement ceremonies on May 13, the college’s Foundation launches a fresh opportunity in its Paving the Way - Bricks project.

To celebrate graduates and significant milestones, to honor an important person or inspire students to reach their dreams, the customized bricks project helps support scholarships and campus growth initiatives. Each brick can be personalized and becomes a permanent tribute, as part of the ECHO plaza/clock tower on the Daytona Beach Campus.

In honor of new graduates, the Foundation and Alumni Office are offering a special rate through June 30, available in two sizes:

4 x 8 brick for $75 (regularly $125) with up to three lines of text; maximum of 20 characters per line

8 x 8 brick for $150 (regularly $250) with up to six lines of text; maximum of 20 characters per line

Each brick also can bear the Falcon logo or a symbol of educational achievement, free of charge; however, it will reduce the number of characters available per line. Miniature replicas of each personalized brick are available as a keepsake for an additional $25.

The brick order form can be downloaded online at Foundation.DaytonaState.edu. For more information about supporting Daytona State’s Paving the Way campaign, contact the Daytona State College Foundation, (386) 506-4506 or Alumni@DaytonaState.edu.

Learn about European lighthouses at DeBary Hall June 1
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News source: Volusia County Community Information

John Mann will lead a photographic and historic journey of the lighthouses of the United Kingdom, Ireland and France during a free program at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 1, in the stable at DeBary Hall Historic Site, 198 Sunrise Blvd.

Mann, a volunteer for the Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse, has studied lighthouses extensively and has seen many of the world’s lighthouses.

His presentation is part of the free Lemonade Lectures series, which is sponsored by the Enterprise Historical Conservancy and Volusia County. Light refreshments and lemonade will be served.

Reservations are not required. For more information, please call Amber Patterson at 386-668-3840.

Council on Aging Dementia Caregiver Support Groups Offered in June
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The Council on Aging of Volusia County offers dementia caregiver support groups each month at 9 am. The schedule for June is as follows:

Wednesday, June 5

Coronado United Methodist Church

201 S. Peninsula Avenue

New Smyrna Beach, Florida

First Wednesday of each month

Tuesday, June 11

United Presbyterian Church

730 Beville Road

Daytona Beach, Florida

Second Tuesday of each month

(this is a change)

-Friday, June 21

Prince of Peace Catholic Church

600 S. Nova Road

Ormond Beach, Florida

Third Friday of each month

Tuesday, June 25

Grace Episcopal Church

4110 Ridgewood Avenue

Port Orange, Florida

Fourth Tuesday of each month

Thursday, June 27

Orange City United Methodist Church

396 E. University Avenue

Orange City, Florida

Fourth Thursday of each month

Respite Care is provided at all Council on Aging support groups for those in the early to mid-stage of dementia. Please call EXT. 204 at (386) 253-4700 to confirm dates. Reservations are not required.

Emotions Dance uses Fire, Air, Earth, and Water to explore: “Element Earth”
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Emotions Dance Company, a professional contemporary dance company that focuses on social and environmental awareness through the art of dance, is excited to announce its fourth installment of their celebrated performance “Element Earth.”

The performance will be held on Saturday June 1, 2013 at 8pm at The Mandell Theatre at the Lowndes Shakespeare Theatre (812 E. Rollins St. Orlando. FL 32803) and again on Saturday June 8, 2013, at 8 pm at the Edyth Bush Theatre at the Orlando Repertory Theatre (1001 E. Princeton St. Orlando).

Presale tickets are available through May 24 ($18 General Admission, $14 for Students/Seniors). Tickets purchased the night of the performance are $20 general admission and $15 for students/seniors. Group and industry ticket bundles are also available. Purchase tickets by calling 407-788-1659 or by visiting www.emotionsdance.org

“Element Earth” uses the elements of Fire, Air, Earth and Water to explore the relationship we have with our planet as well as with each other. As part of the company’s mission, Element Earth is performed as part of the company’s repertoire and also educates audiences on issues facing the planet and things they can do to help. Each year, the company creates new and exciting work to help tell the story of a planet in peril. “It is very important to me that we explore some of the issues facing our planet, through art in contemporary dance, we can help tell the story as well as provide audiences with an artistic experience.” Partial proceeds from the performance will be donated directly to GreenPeace.org.

Student safety movie makes debut
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News source: Volusia County Schools

In an effort to reduce the number of incidents involving students being injured when traveling to and from school, the School District of Volusia County launched a public safety announcement (PSA) produced by students for students.

“Student Safety: THE MOVIE” takes a new approach to reach middle and high school students about walking and bicycling to school and bus safety.

The PSA opens in a movie theater setting and highlights three “previews” to movies on safety topics. The vignettes are parodies of popular movies, books and television shows that are familiar to the target audience.

The production was filmed by Taylor Middle-High, Silver Sands Middle, New Smyrna Beach High and University High students and their drama teachers in collaboration with the district’s MultiMedia Services department.

To view the PSA, visit http://myvolusiaschools.org/student-transportation/Pages/Student-Safety.aspx.

It is also being broadcast on the VCS Instructional Television (ITV) channel on BrightHouse Networks (channel 198 on a converter box and channels or 99.1 or 78.2 on a digital tuner) at 6:30 a.m., 8 a.m., noon, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Monday, May 13, 2013

Top students, faculty recognized at Stetson
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During its honors convocation and commencement ceremonies held Friday and Saturday, May 10 and 11, Stetson University presented several awards to exemplary students and faculty.

William Hugh McEniry Award for Excellence in Teaching is considered Stetson’s most prestigious award for faculty. It is awarded to a faculty member chosen by students and other faculty. Excellence in classroom teaching is the primary criterion, though other factors, such as intellectual growth, professional competency, academic activities outside the classroom, and service to students and the university as a whole may be considered. The recipient of this year’s McEniry Award is Harry Price, Ph.D., associate professor of chemistry. The award was presented by Terry Farrell, Ph.D., professor of biology, and last year’s recipient of this award.

“I believe education is as important as personal freedom,” said Price in a recent interview with Stetson University magazine. “I decided to become a college professor so that I could pass on my love of learning, my love of science, and my knowledge and insights to my students just as my professors had done for me. Teaching for me is my way of giving back, my way of changing a life for the better.”

"[Price] has an incredible ability to not only understand life in its most minute details—he can also relate biochemistry to the major challenges our society faces," said Farrell. "More impressively, he also constantly inspires his students to do the same."

Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award is presented annually to the man and the woman in the graduating class whose nobility of character and dedication to service sets them apart as examples for others. This prestigious award is among the highest recognition given to a graduating senior and is given jointly by Stetson University and the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation in New York. This award was created nearly 100 years ago to honor Sullivan’s life of service to others. This year’s awards go to Lauren Dunn and Kai Eckenrode, and were presented by Beth Paul, provost and vice president of Academic Affairs.

As a J. Ollie Edmunds Distinguished Scholar, Lauren Dunn’s resume is replete with the names of organizations she has not just been associated with, but has held leadership roles in: president and vice president of the Honor System Council; secretary of the Order of Omega Greek Honor Society; clerk of the Senate for the Student Government Association; and secretary, Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology. Dunn received her B.A. degree in psychology from Stetson, graduating magna cum laude.

“Lauren’s success as a leader, in part derives from her ability to cooperate and work with a variety of people,” said Paul, “a talent which stems from her open-mindedness and respect for others and her ability to understand their feelings.”

Dunn has served her community both here and abroad. She volunteered with the Woodward Elementary after-school program, read with elementary students at Starke Elementary, worked with the Volusia County Literacy Council teaching adult women practical reading and writing skills, cleaned up and removed branches and other obstacles from the handicap trails at Lake Woodruff, served as tutor in the Psychology Department here, and volunteered with the Transgender Equality Network of Ireland in Dublin, Ireland, helping them fight for workplace rights.

Kai Eckenrode “represents the best of the Stetson student experience,” according to Paul. “Overall, he is an outstanding student and a well-rounded, thoughtful person who is committed to living out his values.” Eckenrode received his B.A. in communication studies.

Eckenrode is an NCAA soccer player, who previously played soccer in the United Kingdom. He is an activist on social issues, evidenced through his involvement with environmental activism, gender issues and politics. Research he did in summer 2012 (supported by a SURE Grant) will be presented at the undergraduate honors conference at Stetson’s regional communication conference this month in Louisville, Ky. Eckenrode also is president of the Lambda Pi Eta Communication Honor Society and has served as a teaching assistant helping mentor younger students.

Etter McTeer Turner Award is named for Stetson’s first woman dean of students, and is presented to the student who shows outstanding academic achievement, leadership and service to the community. This year’s recipient is Tara Formisano. This award was presented by Paul.

Formisano received her B.S. in integrative health science with minors in French, chemistry, and women and gender studies. She is an exceptional student, graduating summa cum laude, who is motivated by a love of learning. Formisano has received several awards including first place in the Anne Morris Research Essay, first place in the duPont-Ball Library Research Essay, and was recognized as an Outstanding Junior/Senior in the Integrative Health Science Department. Formisano is also an Atlantic-Sun Conference Scholar Athlete, as a member of Stetson’s softball team. Formisano was recently inducted into Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society.

“It is evident from her experiences that her motivation to pursue a career in medicine stems from genuine interest, altruism and advocacy,” said Paul in presenting the award. “Her path is filled with volunteer experiences that fuel her passion to help and empower others providing her an understanding of the service side of medicine…It is these experiences that fuel her passion to pursue a career in medicine and research.”

Formisano participated in a Global Medical Brigades trip to Panama to assist in the administration of health care to the less fortunate in that country, exemplifying a commitment and passion for helping others, strong personal and leadership attributes, and superior academic achievements.

The John Hague Award for Distinguished Teaching in the Liberal Arts and Sciences celebrates Stetson’s tradition of excellence in teaching and its devotion to scholarship, morality and friendship. These are the guiding principles of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious undergraduate honorary society. Kimberly FlintHamilton, Ph.D., professor of sociology and anthropology, is this year’s recipient. The award was presented by Karen Ryan, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

“A lover of the past and the very origins of liberal education, [Kimberly] is praised for helping students to find eureka moments in their undergraduate education,” said Ryan when presenting the award. “As a mentor of senior projects or a steadfast counselor of students and colleagues, this professor is someone who truly embodies the values of liberal, or liberating education.”

Flint Hamilton received two nominations for the award from Phi Beta Kappa students who praised her “clear and contagious enthusiasm for every subject she teaches, every single day,” adding that “she engages with all of her students on a level I have never experienced in any other classroom, and more than anything, she just has this innate capability to bring people together and lead them in meaningful discussion.”

Established in 2007, this award is named in honor of the late John Hague, professor emeritus of American studies, and a widely admired teacher, scholar and academic leader. Hague led Stetson’s application to earn a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa in 1982, which became the first chapter established at a private university in Florida. The initial gift allowing Stetson to honor the career of John Hague was made by William and Margaret Dunifon.

The Hand Awards were established by Stetson Trustee Emerita and College of Law alumna Dolly Hand and her husband, Homer, to applaud faculty members who are not only dedicated teachers but also who have notable achievements in scholarship or creative work in their areas of expertise and who have made a difference in their local or larger communities. These awards were announced by Paul.

The Hand Award for Research, Creative and Professional Activity honors outstanding faculty. This year’s recipients are Mark Powell and Michael Rickman.

Mark Powell, Ph.D., assistant professor of English, is the author of four novels: Prodigals (2002, nominated for the VCU First Novel Award), Blood Kin (2006, received the Peter Taylor Prize for the Novel), The Dark Corner (2012), and The House of the Lord (2012). He has received fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Breadloaf Writers’ Conference, the Collegeville Center for Ecumenical Research and the Vaclav Havel fellowship in playwriting to the Prague Seminar. For the past three years, Powell has taught a fiction workshop at Lawtey Correctional Institute, a Level II prison in Raiford, Fla. In spring 2011, Powell took his students to the prison to participate in a Creative Writing course called “Creative Outreach.” Powell compiled the resulting work of the inmates into an anthology and had it published. Powell and his students continue to work with the inmates to help them with their creative writing.

Michael Rickman, Ph.D., professor of music, has been hailed by the New York Times and newspapers around the globe for his brilliance on the piano. One of his most significant achievements came in 2009 when Rickman was named to the prestigious roster of Steinway artists, consisting of only 1600 pianists worldwide. With international performances in Latvia, Chile, Bolivia, Italy, Germany, Austria, Toronto, London, and Paris as well as throughout the United States, Rickman’s performances have received exceptional praise from audiences and the media worldwide. This year marks Rickman’s 30th at Stetson. A highly sought-after performer and teacher, he maintains a studio of prize-winning students, preparing them for musical studies in noted graduate programs, competitions, and positions in the professional musical world.

The Hand Community Impact Award celebrates the achievements of faculty serving the needs of the community – the Stetson community as well as the community beyond campus. This year’s recipient is Robert Sitler.

Robert Sitler, Ph.D., professor of modern languages and chair of Stetson’s Latin American Studies academic program, fell in love with the Mayan world in the mid-1970s while visiting Ch'ol villagers in the rainforest of Chiapas, Mexico. Sitler's ongoing academic passion for all things Maya has been complemented by numerous immersion experiences in Guatemala, Mexico and Belize, where he travels frequently. These student trips provide substantial “real world” exposure for Stetson students to Native American cultures and languages as well as Spanish and Hispanic culture. Sitler also serves as chair of Stetson’s Values Council. His work on behalf of environmental initiatives and his commitment to the Latin American community both in our region and beyond, is an “orchestra of outreach, cultural understanding, and development that draws town, gown, and others together,” said Paul. “Bob’s commitment to both is immersive and comprehensive: his impact on the community has been profound.”

Founded in 1883, Stetson University in Central Florida is an independent university that provides a transforming education in the liberal arts tradition. Stetson stresses academic excellence and community-engaged learning, and consistently earns high national rankings. In 1982, Stetson was awarded a chapter of the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa honorary society. The College of Arts & Sciences, School of Business Administration and School of Music are located at the historic campus in DeLand. The College of Law is in Gulfport/St. Petersburg. The university also has two satellite centers: the Tampa Law Center and the Stetson University Center at Celebration near Orlando. More information: University Marketing, 386-822-8920. Stay Connected with Stetson on social media.

Friday, May 10, 2013

Lohman says thanks with free lunch May 17
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Lohman Funeral Home in DeLand would like to say thank-you to the DeLand community by providing a free hot dog and chips lunch 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, May 17.

Just drive through, get your plate, and off you go, or park and come in for a visit.

The address is 935 E. New York Ave.

DCF rep available at NSB library on Fridays
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News source: Volusia County Community Information

A representative from the Florida Department of Children and Families is available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Friday at the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway.

The representative, who is part of DCF’s Access Florida Program, can help residents apply for benefits including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid and cash assistance. Access Florida helps to promote strong and economically self-sufficient communities by providing food, cash and medical assistance to individuals and families on the road to economic recovery.

Reservations are not required. For more information, call the Department of Children and Families at 386-446-8561.

Learn about archaeological finds along the St. Johns River
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News source: Volusia County Community Information

Sarah Miller will discuss archaeological finds in and along the St. Johns River during a free program at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 30, at the Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City Center Circle.

The St. Johns River has played an ever-changing role in the lives of northeast Floridians for thousands of years. Prehistorically, the river provided food, transportation and a geographic connection among people living from the source to the mouth. In more recent centuries, it supported missions, plantations and military outposts.

Miller is director of the Florida Public Archaeology Network’s Northeast Regional Center. She specializes in public and historical archaeology, 19th century material culture, and historic cemeteries.

Reservations are not required. For more information, call 386-322-5152, ext. 28.

The library is open from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. To learn about other upcoming library programs, visit www.volusialibrary.org.