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Forno Bello means “beautiful oven” in Italian. For four years now in historic Downtown DeLand, the restaurant by that name has been... + continue reading
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Next stop, Germany — With her teacher Kim Sibio at her side, holding a German flag, DeLand High School student Sarah Gaudreault smiles in the DeLand High School “bullpit.” She’s headed to Germany on an all-expenses-paid trip after graduation, as a reward for her German-language skills. Gaudreault and Sibio hope that her achievement will inspire other students to take German courses.
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For one DeLand High School senior, an adventure awaits after graduation, thanks to her remarkable skill in the German language.
Eighteen-year-old Sarah Gaudreault will embark on a long plane ride out of the United States and live as a German student for a little more than two weeks this summer.
After a rigorous exam and interview process,... + continue reading
Controlled burn — Two Deltona firefighters watch a citizen put out a small fire in a bucket during an interactive demonstration at a recent open house the Deltona Fire Department hosted.
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Could FENIX reduce health care costs?
The Deltona Firefighters Foundation is working on a plan to use paramedics and emergency-medical technicians to prevent life-threatening situations.
“We feel we have a moral imperative,” said John Fleemin, president of the Deltona Firefighters Foundation.
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Working near the wings — City of DeLand Utilities Department crews dig up and examine a sewer pipe March 22 under the alley now known as Persimmon Lane. The popular stretch of pavement runs between West New York and West Georgia avenues in Downtown DeLand. Work on the alley, including complete resurfacing, was completed earlier this month.
It’s unusual for an alley to be the subject of lengthy debate; Pill Alley was the exception. After vigorous discussion at the April 16 City Commission meeting, the alley that is home to the DeLand Wings mural has a new name: Persimmon Lane.
The diminutive strip of pavement connects West New York and West Georgia avenues, running behind... + continue reading
Obituaries
DELAND — William “Wallace” Splawn Jr., 87, died April 19, 2018, after a brief illness. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 25, at Lankford Funeral Home, with visitation preceding at 10 a.m. More ...
DELAND — Gladys Leeper, 88, formerly of Beacon Falls, Connecticut, passed away in her sleep April 20, 2018, while under the care of Parkside Health and Rehabilitation Center. A graveside funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 25, at DeLand Memorial Gardens. More ...
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PHOTO COURTESY ELIZABETH STROPLEConnor Painter, left, and McKenzie Bostic, right, are recognized as recipients of the DeLand High School annual Student-Athlete Leadership Award. DHS Athletic Directior Paul Ryder made the presentation at the Senior Awards Night Assembly. Bostic played both soccer and flag football, while Painter participated in golf as a Bulldog.
During the recent DeLand High School Senior Award Assembly, many
PHOTO COURTESY JAMES LOWENSTEINThe DeLand High School Bulldog track team recently presented letters and awards, with coach Chris Madzik, center, making the presentation. The Coaches Award went to four-year athlete Jeremy Wilson, left, who just missed going to state in the 300 hurdles. The Most Valuable Runner Award went to Tyler Rollins, who will extend his education and track career in the 800 meters at the University of North Florida.
PHOTO COURTESY JAMES LOWENSTEINAward-winners — DeLand High School girls’ track team coach Jim Lowenstein announced that two sophomores are this year’s award-winners. At left, Amberleigh Sauer was named Most Valuable Player. She competed in the shot put and discus. Cheyenne Dunn, right, was named Most Valuable Sprinter. She advanced onto the regional meet as the district champion in the 400 meters.
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It is wonderful that the DeLand Memorial Hospital & Veterans Museum is open again. The photo of the iron lung prompted me to respond... + continue reading
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COLORFUL SURROUNDINGS — Owner Elizabeth Jackson plays with her youngest daughter, Chelsea, in the right foreground, while other kids frolic in Awesome Blossom Indoor Play Place one recent afternoon.
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Elizabeth Jackson kept waiting for someone to open a place where she could take her little ones to play. But when nothing like that came along, she decided to open one herself.
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OFFICIALLY OPEN — Store Manager Thomas Seay, left of center, and employees cut a ribbon to officially reopen a Winn-Dixie store at 1050 W. New York Ave. in DeLand.
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PROUD OWNER — Zach McCamie co-owns the new uBreakiFix store on DeLand’s north side. He’s an Orlando firefighter; his wife, co-owner Christen McCamie, is a real estate broker.
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SMILES ALL AROUND — From left, Stetson University Provost Noel Painter, President Wendy B. Libby, trustees Cici and Hyatt Brown, and board Chair Joe Cooper celebrate an announcement that the Browns had donated $18 million to the university.
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Several dozen people gathered Feb. 21 at the corner of Woodland Boulevard and New York Avenue, in the heart of Downtown DeLand, to rally for Parkland and against gun violence. Beacon video by Marsha... + continue reading
