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TOO AFRAID TO KNOW THE ANSWER Despite all of the education and awareness efforts, many people shun getting tested for HIV.

BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES

World AIDS Day was on Dec. 1 and local health care organizations used the day to honor victims of the disease as well as educate residents about the importance of getting tested.

Outreach Community Care Network in Daytona Beach held its World AIDS Day event at its site

at 240 N. Frederick Ave., teaming up with the Florida Health Department Volusia County, Black Nurses Association, Black Nurses Rock, Walgreens. Chipotle and Bethune-Grill donated food for the event.

“We had a great turnout this year, which was our second year having an event. The event was festive and fun. We also got to share information about the disease and treatment,” said Tamika Crumiell, prevention specialist for Outreach Community Care Network.

Just 10 tests Despite the festive atmosphere, just about 10 people took free HIV

tests that day, she related.

“We are seeing an increase in numbers with African-Americans. People just are not getting tested. People are afraid to know their status for some reason. That is what we’re fighting for,” Crumiell said.

“Those negative need to continue to make sure they don’t contract the disease. Those who are positive need to know and get treatment where they can live and not spread the disease.”

Inclusive service Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church also held a service in observance of World AIDS Day, where the Rev. Donna Choate

was the keynote speaker.

The service was multi-faith, multi-denomination and multiracial.

“It was well-attended with over 100 people. It was all about showing compassion, understanding, love and hope for those infected by HIV/AIDS and those who have lost their lives to it. We also prayed over and prayed for those infected with HIV/AIDS,” said Father Phil Egitto.

Stats on cases The latest statistics show that in Volusia County new AIDS cases rose from 6.7 percent in 2015 to 8.7 percent in 2016 per 100,000 people.

In Florida, during the same period, there was a drop from 10.7 percent to 10.5 percent.

New HIV infection cases rose in Volusia County from 12.8 percent in 2015 to 15.4 percent in 2016. In Florida, they increased from 23.7 percent in 2015 to 24.7 percent in 2016..

HIV/AIDS adjusted death rose slightly from 4 percent to 4.2 percent in Volusia from 2015 to 2016 while it remained at 3.9 percent in Florida during that span.

Increase for Blacks Diagnosed AIDS cases have risen among Blacks (32 percent See TEST, Page 2

Still time to donate toys for local kids

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City ready to spread holiday cheer

Light Up Midtown returns with health fair and senior prom Above: Farm Share will again provide bags of foods for those who attend.

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Right: Last year’s prom queen was Queenie Crawford.

The king was Thomas Hymes Jr.

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he City of Daytona Beach’s Light Up Midtown returns again this month with its health fair and senior prom as featured events.

The health fair is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Daisy Stocking Park, 55 Third Ave. The event is free and open to all ages.

The senior prom, open to anyone 55 and older, will take place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Dec. 15 at the Midtown Educational & Cultural Center, 925 George W. Engram Blvd.

“It’s a good time for the community to come together for fun. A lot of people the seniors who attend the prom have contributed vastly to this community. We have a lot of former educators who taught over 40 years as well as retired business leaders,” said Charles Bryant, the city’s Midtown Redevelopment project manager.

‘A good time’ Bryant continued, “Our elderly often get lost in the shuffle. It’s the one time of the year for seniors to get with those who haven’t seen for years at a time. Also, a lot of the elderly have never attended a prom.

That has always amazed me.

Every year there are many who are attending their first prom. It’s a good time, nice meal, gifts, dancing, talking and just have a good time.’’

The event is sponsored by various local businesses and organizations.

“It’s also a time that we give back to the community for the services that many people have contributed over the years. We want to do something to appreciate what they did,” Bryant related.

Free screenings The health fair is designed to bring awareness and get people healthy, Bryant stated.

“Just a simple checkup before the holidays to make sure blood pressure and blood See MIDTOWN, Page 2

Local agencies, organizations and businesses are already helping to spread holiday cheer to those in need.

There is an increased need for help this holiday season as people continue to recover from Hurricane Irma that hit Florida back in September.

“People are still affected by the hurricane. A lot of people lost homes, jobs, cars, and more and are now playing catch-up,” said Dyrell Johnson, executive director and founder of Community Healing Project. “It breaks my heart to see so much suffering in ‘The World’s Most Famous Beach.’”

Henry Butts Sr., coordinator of the Volusia County Toys for Tots, concurred.

“There is a higher demand of toys in wake of Hurricane Irma in Volusia County, especially over on the western side of the county,’’ he told the Daytona Times.

‘Gift Grab’ Johnson’s organization will be helping those in need through a “Gift Grab’’ event 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Lion’s Den Hooka Café, 2281 S. Ridgewood, Ave., South Daytona.

Along with the toys and blankets, the event will include free food and storytelling.

“We must do what we can to put a smile on a child’s face as well as their parents so that they can get away from the stress of working, paying bills and providing a Christmas for their children. We just want to unite, relax and have a little fun,” said Johnson.

Those wishing to donate money, food, clothing and toys should contact the Community Healing Project at 486-682-0552 or communityhealingprojectchp@ gmail.com.

100 or more bikes Here are some of the other giveaways scheduled in Volusia County.

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) will hold its bike giveaway on Dec. 15from 4 to 7 p.m. The headquarters is located at 127 Valor Road.

“We want to give away 100 bikes or maybe more. A lot of kids want a bike and we were able to go get them. We have some that are old and some that are new, but all are in good condition. We are able to do this with donations from businesses and the community,” said Daytona Beach Police Chief Craig Capri.

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Starlight Event & Parade set for Dec. 9 The City of Palm Coast’s Starlight Event & Parade is Saturday, Dec. 9, at Central Park in Town Center, 975 Central Ave., Palm Coast. Admission is free.

This year’s Starlight Event & Parade is presented by Palm Coast Ford, and the Palm Coast Observer is also sponsoring the celebration.

Pre-parade events The day kicks off with the pre-parade Starlight Event from 4 to 6:45 p.m. featuring live entertainment including music and games by DJ Vern; music by students from Old Kings Elementary School and the Flagler Palm Coast High School Formality Singers; and the VertiFit Aerial Arts Show (acrobatic performance from the ground).

There will be visits with Santa (take your own camera for photos) and free children’s activities to include Letters to Santa, a kid’s coloring table, and a Christmas wish list station.

A sand art craft will be available for a small fee.

Parks & Recreation will offer an Expo with a tennis demonstration, a mini-nature/fitness walk around the lake, and a Teddy Bear Picnic story.

Parade route At 7 p.m., the Starlight Parade will get under way with lighted floats, marching bands, and prizes for the top entries.

The parade route will begin near the roundabout on Central Avenue (near entrance to the Landings Apartments) and head east; turning north onto Park Street, east onto Lake Avenue, and south on City Place; then continuing south of Bulldog Drive.

For more information, visit www.palmcoastgov. com/starlightparade or contact the Palm Coast Parks and Recreation Department at 386-986-2323.

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The Praise Dancers from New Life Church Ministries perform last year at the Light Up Midtown health fair at Daisy Stocking Park in Daytona Beach.

The Sun Chasers Motorcycle Club participated in last year’s health fair.

Health screenings and educational material are readily available.

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from Page 1 sugar are right. People are going to eat unhealthy during the holidays,” he noted.

The health fair will offer free health screenings and HIV testing. There will be giveaways, bounce houses for kids, free hot dogs and hamburgers. Attendees also will have plenty of opportunity to get in some exercise with line dancing. The entertainment will include music and poetry.

Farm Share Feeding Families of Jacksonville also will send tractor trailer of free food that

will be distributed.

Last year, enough food was given out to feed 1,300 families.

It has grown “Light Up Midtown has really grown and progressed, especially the prom. I am completely out of tickets. I have had to turn people away. I originally envisioned it with about 100 people; now we’ll have over 400,” Bryant shared.

In its first year, 275 people attended. It grew to 385 last year.

Tickets were free but had to be pre-ordered.

As in the past years, a prom king and queen will be crowned.

Last year’s king was Thomas Hymes Jr. and the queen was Quennie Crawford, who turned

Changed format Light Up Midtown originally was designed for homes and business to turn on their Christmas lights beginning at 7 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month.

“We originally wanted a treelighting ceremony and for businesses and homes to decorate and light up their property. Businesses just didn’t participate.

The first couple of years we did awards for best decorations,’’ Bryant said.

2017 sponsors Light Up Midtown could add more events in the future.

“We have a small committee

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able thing to do,” Butts said.

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Toys for Tots will distribute items on Dec. 9 at the Chisholm Community Center, 520 S. Clara Ave., DeLand, and Dec. 16 at Mainland High School, 1255. W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach.

“Distributing at Mainland has always been a challenge. We’ve had long lines with people outside as early as 4 a.m. We now have it where they are pre-verified and they can sit in cars and wait to be notified when their toys are ready,” Butts related.

For more on Volusia County Toys for Tots or to help donate, visit www.volusiacountytoysfortots.org.

The event is just one of the department’s community outreach programs.

“We do all that we can. We feed 16 families for Thanksgiving with boxes of food. It’s all about the community. We feel that the community is our family and we must take care of family,” Capri related.

‘Shop with a Cop’ The DBPD also is bringing back its “Shop with a Cop’’ initiative where officers take under privileged kids shopping for Christmas gifts at Wal-Mart. That will take place on Dec. 17.

Youngsters are chosen by school resource officers and through other outreach programs and entities.

“There is no sign up. It’s just chosen that way to make sure we find those in need,” Capri said.

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These are some of the bicycles that the Daytona Beach Police Department will give away Dec. 15.

Toys still needed

The Rose Marie Byron Children’s Center at 625 South St. will hold its annual Christmas party, which is open to the community on Dec. 16 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.

The party will include free food, gifts, entertainment and games. The Halifax River Yacht Club is providing toys for the giveaway.

Anyone wishing to donate food or gifts should contact Janet Bryant at 386-316-3910 or Justine Robotham at 386-265-3482.

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said Ethan Johnson, statistician with the Volusia health department.

That is what they perceive when they hear HIV/AIDS,’’ Johnson explained.

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to 33.3 percent), Whites (2.7 percent to 4.6 percent) and Hispanics (4.8 percent to 9.5 percent in Volusia County from 2015 to 2016.

People living with AIDS have high rates in the 32114 and 32124 area codes, which are high in Daytona’s Black community and the highest in the county.

“The rise that we’re seeing in African-Americans isn’t just here in Volusia County. It’s happening nationally. In 2015-16, we actually saw a decrease in cases amongst African-Americans,”

Of the people living with AIDS in Volusia County as of 2016, 38 percent were Black, 46 percent White and 14 percent Hispanic.

Many factors contribute to the rise in cases over the past year, but it could be tied to the stigma that still exists when it comes to HIV/AIDS. “There is always a stigma attached to it, mainly because people don’t understand it. You can be treated and live with it now.

There was a time in the 1980s when a lot of people were dying from it. That is still perceived in the back of some people’s minds.

Health officials say the key is getting everyone tested.

“Getting tested and knowing your status is the key. Then you’ll know how to move on and then we can start prevention. If you know your status early on, it’s better. Getting treatment is so important. The earlier you get treatment the better off is your life longevity,” expressed Joseph Heynh, clinical director of Outreach Community Care Network.

Outreach Community Care Network conducts HIV/AIDS testing Monday through Friday.

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that organizes it, but I am open to doing more. I am working with the city’s Cultural Services to see if we can do more events, he remarked.

VITAS Healthcare is the signature sponsor.

Other sponsors include Island Doctors, Parker Mynchenberg and Associations, Lassiter Transportation Group, Planning Solutions Corp, Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center, Florida Health Department Volusia County, The Crab Stop, Cole Cobble, Spruce Creek Scuba, Midtown Heat, Midtown Black Heritage District.

For more information, call 386671-8185 or email Charles Bryant at bryantc@codb.us.

It’s too late for parents to register their kids for the Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots and Salvation Army Angel Tree programs, which both distribute gifts to children in need.

However, both organizations

are still accepting donations.

The Volusia County Toys for Tots will assist more than 1,500 families this year.

“It’s always a good thing to make sure that a child has a good Christmas. Just getting them a toy and letting them know that someone cares about them is an honor-

‘One pill per day’ The Florida Health Department Volusia County is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

“You won’t be turned away if you walked in to be tested for HIV/AIDS,” noted Johnson.

Having HIV/AIDS isn’t the death sentence that it was about 30 years ago.

Crumiell explained, “There are now different types of medications and preparations to keep people healthy and alive. We have medications that block the virus from passing on to another individual.

“It used to be where an infected person took up to 11 pills a day. Now most people take just

To donate toys to the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program, residents are asked to pick cards from trees at participating locations and fill out a child’s wish by purchasing a toy and dropping it off at either the Volusia Mall or the Salvation Army at 1555 LGPA Blvd., Daytona Beach.

The Angel Tree program toys will be distributed Dec. 22 at the LPGA location. The Salvation Army can be contacted at 386-2362020 about the program.

one pill per day. It’s all about maintenance and getting your medication and preventing the spread.’’

Once a year Health organizations are stepping up efforts to educate people, provide free testing, awareness and more.

“We’re being more active in the community by teaming up with different organizations as well as the schools in the community by doing more events, offering free testing, awareness and just getting people to talk and have conversations with family friends, co-workers and so forth.

Anyone sexually active should be getting tested at least once a year,” Crumiell added.

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Family and friends celebrate centenarians “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.”

Psalm 139:13 sounds the praises of two centenarians being honored for 10 decades of respective birthdays at the Palm Coast Golden Corral, where the guests awaited a delightful meal.

The Rev. Noris Henry sealed a prayer with the scripture, celebrating each century of life for Kathryn Barbel and Alice Powell.

Both centenarians made their 100th birthday earlier in the year.

Mrs. Barbel’s celebration had put everyone to shame as she demonstrated the proper way to dance the waltz.

Rev. Henry and wife Bonnye were excited to host the meal at the Golden Corral, surrounded by each of the honoree’s family and friends.

to her church affiliation being changed from the United Evangelical and Missionary Outreach Church (UEMOC) to the First Baptist Church of Palm Coast.

Rev. Henry retired in 2016 as pastor of UEMOC. Mrs. Barbel’s great-grandson, Charles, said, “She’s a strong lady, and we’re glad to have her as the matriarch of our family.”

Her son, also named “Charles,” responded, “I thank God for Mom that she’s still pushing...I think that she is going to make (it to)101.”

Kathryn Barbel: Family honors their ‘strong lady’

Alice Powell: Trust in God has kept her

The guests of honor were appreciated for all that they are.

Mrs. Barbel was born in Dawson, Georgia, the granddaughter of an architect.

She lived in various states before relocating in New Jersey and New York, was employed by the government, later retiring from the telephone company.

Her husband’s stroke is the reason that the pair relocated to Palm Coast.

There’s an older daughter who now lives in South Florida and a son now in his 80s living in Palm Coast.

Mrs. Barbel added, “I am a Baptist to begin with, and that’s the reason for the ‘bait and switch,’” which is attributable

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The Henrys’ daughter, Tracey Hodges, spoke as Mrs. Powell’s caregiver, adoptive granddaughter and part of her family.

Hodges thanks God for working things out during a critical time in her life when they met in 2012 and immediately clicked.

She said, “Alice likes to shop and keep it moving...Her words of wisdom are to put God first and to trust God. “She’s been through a lot,” added Hodges, “but her trust in God is what has kept her.”

Survived tragedy Alice Powell backed it up and said, “I was given a 50/50 chance to live when I was burned (all over the face in a fire at home)...

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Alice Powell, left, is shown with Kathryn Barbel celebrating 10 decades of respective birthdays at the Palm Coast Golden Corral.

“For one year I visited the doctor everyday. Every day my husband had to take me to the doctor. I was in isolation for eight months. No one could come to the house, except the nurse,” she added.

She was flown by helicopter from Palm Coast and admitted to the wonderful University of Florida Shands Hospital in Gainesville, where she was rehabilitated.

Former nurse In a piece by the Palm Coast Observer, Mrs. Powell, who now lives in an assisted living facility, attributes her relatively good health to her genes.

Her sister passed away two years ago at 106 years young. Another sister is 98 years young.

Mrs. Powell is a Jamaican native, migrating to the states in 1959. She lived in the Bronx and worked as an outpatient nurse at the Bronx Lebanon Hospital.

She’s a former member of the Moravian church, and has spent the past 30 years as a member of the Trinity Presbyterian Church of Palm Coast.

Florida Gov. Rick Scott joined in by sending Mrs. Powell a trib-

ute to celebrate her 10 decades of birthdays!

Dance competition set for January Get your tickets for “Dancing for Dreams,” the season’s dance competition.

Guardine “Gerri” Wright-Gibson has shared that with the guidance of some amazing instructors, all dancers will dance their hearts out just for you.

Wright-GibGuardine son is the first AfWrightrican-American Gibson president of the Daytona Beach Symphony Guild, co-sponsor of “Dancing for Dreams.”

That’s Jan. 20, 7 p.m., at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center. You won’t want to miss the dancing competition of the season!

Benefits YES! Tickets are $50 and available at the Ormond Beach Performing

Arts Center Box Office by calling 386-676-3375, or visiting www. dbss.org.

And, by joining them for this entertaining evening, you will help support initiatives like the YES! (Youth Experiencing Symphony) Program, which will bring thousands of students to the Symphony Society performances, many of whom will experience the performing arts for the first time.

VIP tickets are available at $75 and include a private reception at the event. For more information, call the Society office at 386253-2901.

“Dancing for Dreams” is cosponsored by the Daytona Beach Symphony Guild and the Daytona Beach Symphony Society.

••• As always, remember our prayers for the sick, afflicted, the prodigal son, or daughter, and the bereaved.

Celebrations Birthday wishes to Teirra May, Dec. 5; Alexis Luckett, Dec. 9; Erica Malloy and Sunny Delaney, Dec. 10.

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Palm Coast’s summer 2017 intern class are, from left, Dylan Martin, Danica Leili, Nicholas Monsanto, Jaira Jackson, Denis Dineen, Hannah Hussmann, Rocio Chico, Charlie Picano, Kyle Eikenberry, Austin Kladke, Michelle Dominguez, Kirsten Ayres, Maeve Dineen and Nicholas Boellner.

Palm Coast offering 11 college internships for summer 2018 The City of Palm Coast is now accepting applications from college students for summer 2018 internships in administration, information technology, urban forestry, public works, communications and marketing, community development, utility, engineering, finance, parks and recreation, and human resources.

These paid, competitive internships are full time and are open to all current college students and students who have graduated within six months of applying.

Jan. 31 deadline These internships may qualify for college credit with the student’s respective college. Students can get more information about the internship positions and apply online at www.palmcoastgov.com/ internships.

The deadline to apply is Jan. 31, 2018, and 11 positions will be filled.

“Our internships give students the opportunity to network with professionals, get hands-on experience in their career field, and make a difference in the community,” said Palm Coast Director of Human Resources Wendy Cullen.

“We greatly expanded the internship

program this past summer, and it was very successful. We’re looking forward to continuing that success next summer.”

Special projects The internship program allows college students who grew up in Palm Coast and the surrounding community to get professional experience while at home during summer break.

The internships are not limited to Palm Coast residents, but the city encourages graduates of Matanzas High School and Flagler Palm Coast High School to apply.

Interns will work on special projects designed to meet current needs within city departments and will have the opportunity to learn and practice skills within their field of study. These students will be supervised by professionals who will guide and mentor them.

“We are a growing community, and our program emphasizes collaboration with community members and organizations and networking with businesses to give young adults an opportunity to build a professional network in Palm Coast,” Cullen said.

“We ask all residents to spread the word to their friends and neighbors who are in college. We’d love to have them join our summer internship team.’’

For more information, contact Palm Coast Human Resources at 386-986-3718 or human_resources@palmcoastgov.com.

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The Trump trick bag – stacking the courts Two people reported to work at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on November 27, both expecting to lead the bureau.

Leandra English, who had been chief of staff to former Director Richard Cordray (he resigned before Thanksgiving to return to Ohio to run for governor), was appointed to the director position by her old boss. Simultaneously, No. 45 appointed Mick Mulvaney, head of the Office of Management and Budget, to hold the job.

Reportedly, Mulvaney arrived at the office bright and early Monday morning, carrying a bag of donuts. Both Mulvaney and English sent memos to the entire staff asserting their leadership. Mulvaney rolled his sleeves up and got to work at an agency he had previously ridiculed. English headed to court to assert the right to her job.

Trump appointment Now, here comes the trick bag.

Leandra English found herself in Judge Timothy Kelly’s courtroom. The judge in the U.S. District Court was appointed by No. 45. Is there any coincidence that English did not prevail in her suit?

Mulvaney is right when he says that anyone who expected the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to operate the same way

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under No. 45 as it did under President Obama. “Elections have consequence,” he crowed. With that smug bragging, he illustrates why other relatively (I use the word advisedly) principled Republicans put up with No. 45 and his antics.

While too many of us are focused on No. 45’s foolish antics, flippant verbal attacks, and downright dangerous international behavior, the “Buffoon-inChief” and the Senate are quietly packing the courts.

Quick appointments No. 45 is moving faster than Presidents Obama, Bush, Clinton, and Bush have, with as many as 200 positions already filled.

Further, No. 45 is appointing younger and more conservative jurists than ever before. Kelley, for example, is in his late 40s.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was established by the Dodd-Frank legislation of 2010, the congressional reaction to the horrible abuses that banks engaged in to cause the Great Recession. It regulates the rules re-

It’s all about the power Let’s begin with the truth, something rare in Washington, D.C. While sexual harassment or sexual assault may result in physical injury, it is almost certainly damaging to the psyche of the victim. Most victims say that being the victim of sexual harassment is a life-altering experience.

Although some will debate this point, it’s been determined that sexual harassment is not about sex. It’s an exercise of power!

Any sex, gender Perpetrators of sexual harassment can be either male or female, heterosexual or homosexual. Anyone can fall victim. As it happens, men are most frequently identified as perpetrators and women as victims. The most common element is a disparity in power, real or perceived. Often it’s about physical power, but

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it can also be about the power to deny a benefit.

By now, we all have an elementary understanding of sexual harassment. But how far must we look back to find a cause or reason for acts of sexual harassment? Going back, can we stop at the women’s liberation movement? Or can we begin our examination with the suffragettes?

Is it more correct for us to reach back to the founding fathers and inquire as to why women were not referenced in the Constitution and why the rights and privileges of citizenship were not conferred therein?

Honor World AIDS Day by preserving health care “Let us also continue to ensure that our Nation responds aggressively and humanely to the needs of people living with HIV and AIDS. Throughout this epidemic, community organizations have taken the lead in the struggle against the disease and in efforts to provide compassionate care to those in need. Across this country and around the globe, generous people perform miracles every day –holding a hand, cooling a fever, listening, and understanding. Let us further support their efforts to build a better world by strengthening the partnership between communities and government in the work to stop AIDS.” – President William J. Clinton, proclaiming the first U.S. recognition of World AIDS Day. In the United States, HIV – the virus that causes AIDS – affects African-Americans more than any other group.

According to the Centers for

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Disease Control, African-American account for a higher proportion of new HIV diagnoses, those living with HIV, and those ever diagnosed with AIDS, compared to other groups.

Disproportionately suffering In 2015, the most recent year for which statistics are available, African-Americans accounted for 45 percent of HIV diagnoses, while comprising only 12 percent of the U.S. population.

World AIDS Day, which occurs each December 1, is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread

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lating to mortgages, credit cards, insurance, and other financial instruments.

It is the only agency that stands in the gap for consumers, the only one that has the ability to stand up to banks and force them to be responsible. In its short existence, tens of millions of dollars have been returned to consumers, and thousands of bad actors have been outed on the CFPB web page.

Part of the plan The election of No. 45 put this agency’s integrity in jeopardy because his election was the triumph of predatory capitalism.

While No. 45 swore he was for the working class, which was campaign mumbo-jumbo. Instead, he always planned to gut the agency that was unpopular with congressional Republicans, and the preponderance of bankers in his cabinet certainly guarantees the agency’s destruction.

But the court’s swift finding against Leandra English reminds us that we can expect to find the tenets of predatory capitalism and consumer exploitation to be upheld by these newly-packed courts.

Court appointments have generated little attention. On at least one occasion, the American Bar Association has described a nominee as “unqualified,” something that they rarely do. On an-

Had to fight

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other occasion, a man who has a law degree but who has never tried a case was nominated as a judge.

Massive shift Really? Less than political patronage, No. 45 is systematically presiding over a massive ideological shift in our nation. It’s a trick bag, one that many did not anticipate.

Consumers who care about the protections we need against big banks and credit card companies need to write their elected representatives and urge them to strengthen the legislation that authorized the CFPB. Progressive lawyers must pay more attention to these flawed judicial appoint-

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Even White women had to fight for the right to vote, and the men preventing them from voting were their fathers, brothers, grandfathers, uncles, husbands!

Still many of these are men who are opposed to the Equal Rights Amendment for women!

While it’s common to see the TV talking heads expressing shock and dismay related to the increasing reports of sexual harassment, I haven’t heard one give what I believe to be an honest determination of cause. Most will agree that the acts signal a use of power, but I’ve heard none use the word “chattel.”

Throughout the history of Western civilization, women have held a subordinate social position to men. Until the 1940s, married women in America were assigned to work in the home. Although there was work for single women, they were encouraged to marry and take their place in the home. Accordingly, men assumed responsibility for household and family decisions, and

for initiating sex.

It was considered permissible, even required, for men to beat their wives “to show their love.”

Give me a break! This gender dominance carried over to the workplace, and sexual harassment was the ultimate result.

Thus far, only very few have learned anything new with this reading. More than a historical perspective, we badly need a remedy. I’ll offer my thoughts.

We need clarity. In the heated environment of recent disclosures, it’s been easy to assign the same degree of egregiousness to all acts of sexual harassment. I believe that each violation must be evaluated independently.

Examined in the light of sexual harassment, Roy Moore’s violation of juvenile females was more criminal in nature than others that have been reported. Verbally suggestive language can be sexual harassment, but injurious physical contact elevates the violation to another level.

We need standards. Federal, state and local governments

of HIV infection, and mourning those who have died of the disease.

Since 2009, the National Urban League has partnered with the CDC to prevent HIV and AIDS and raise awareness – first, through the Act Against AIDS Leadership Initiative and more recently as part of Partnering and Communicating Together to Act Against AIDS (PACT).

We will continue to fight for those living with HIV, those at risk, and the entire community not only through our participation in PACT, but also through our healthcare advocacy, and economic empowerment efforts. World AIDS Day may be once a year, but the battle for justice goes on.

Don’t know their status One in 8 people living with HIV in the United States don’t even know they have it. Not only are they not receiving HIV care and treatment, they are at high risk of unknowingly passing HIV to others.

Because there is such a high prevalence of HIV among African-Americans, and people tend to have relationships with partners of the same race and ethnicity, African-Americans face a greater risk of HIV infection with each new sexual encounter.

Another contributing factor to the high rate of HIV and AIDS among African-Americans is the relatively higher poverty rate.

Lower-income people have lim-

ited access to high-quality health care, housing, and HIV prevention education.

We are at a moment in history where the healthcare of millions of middle-class and low-income Americans is threatened, which would only serve to make the problem worse.

Critical help Because the tax reform proposal now under consideration is expected to add at least $1.5 trillion to the national debt, it’s likely the imbalance will be offset by cuts to programs including Medicaid. Medicaid is the single largest source of coverage for people with HIV in the U.S. According to

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ments that No. 45 is making.

These are absolutely frightening times, with No. 45 running amok at the People’s House at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. His foolishness is guaranteed to generate commentary and revulsion.

But we can’t be so absorbed by the foolishness that we ignore what he is doing with the courts.

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should establish simplified uniform policies regarding the adjudication of complaints of sexual harassment. Private sector protections should be established under the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or state provisions. When people know better, they’re charged with doing better.

I have numerous nieces, sisters and female friends. I want them to have equal opportunity to work in any area they choose and for them to feel that they can do so without fear of sexual harassment, sexual abuse or sexual discrimination. No one who prevents them from doing so should get a pass – not even No. 45.

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the Kaiser Family Foundation, the Medicaid expansion provision of the Affordable Care Act has had the most far-reaching effects on people with HIV. We will continue to fight for those living with HIV, those at risk, and the entire community not only through our participation in PACT, but also through our healthcare advocacy, and economic empowerment efforts.

World AIDS Day may be once a year, but the battle for justice goes on.

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‘I don’t think we’ve done better. At all’ Best-selling author of ‘I’m Judging You’ weighs in on nation’s shortcomings

people who told them it doesn’t look the way they said it looked.

We’ve kind of been telling you all along, but now it’s out in the open for you to see.”

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The flood of sexual assault and harassment allegations. The uptick in hate crimes. The moves to curtail transgender rights.

At the same time, she’s encouraged by the growing awareness.

“This moment of reckoning has the potential to change things,” she said.

“We can’t just let this die in a month and have Harvey Weinstein back producing movies and Kevin Spacey back on ‘House of Cards.’ The fact that Mel Gibson is being cast in family-friendly movies shows how even when we have these really loud moments, we have short memories.”

Luvvie Ajayi captured the attention of Shonda Rhimes, Oprah Winfrey and millions of readers with her 2016 New York Times best-seller, “I’m Judging You: The Do-Better Manual.”

Now the book’s been rereleased in hardcover, and Ajayi — who wrapped up the recent “Together Live” tour with Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach just in time to grab a 2017 outstanding leader award from YWCA Metropolitan Chicago — has thoughts.

“I don’t think we’ve done better since,” she said recently. “At all.”

She finished writing her book — a collection of essays on race, gender, pop culture, rape culture, celebrity culture, and the fleeting nature of fame — in October 2015.

Donald Trump was just one of a bunch of guys running for president. Harvey Weinstein was still co-chairman of The Weinstein Co. White supremacists were two years from brandishing tiki torches in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Won’t be silent

‘A reckoning’ Our country wasn’t perfect — far from it. But we weren’t coming face-to-face with our shortcomings on the daily.

“I wanted this book to be timely, but I wish it wasn’t so relevant, because it means that we are failing on massive scales,” Ajayi writes in a postscript for the hardcover edition.

“I could write a whole other book called “I’m Judging You, America!” I still might. Who knows? But this dumpster fire

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Luvvie Ajayi is the author of “I’m Judging You: The Do-Better Manual.’’ we find ourselves in feels wholly unnecessary. It feels like it could have been avoided. But maybe not. Maybe it is necessary. This feels like a reckoning.”

‘Out in the open’ Ajayi is not one of the many

social commentators sputtering in daily disbelief at this nation’s state of affairs.

She’s been pointing out room for our improvement — on her Awesomely Luvvie blog, at the talks she gives across the country, through her philanthropic work — for far too long to be

caught off guard.

“It’s really interesting how shocked people are at what’s happening right now because they thought we were past all of it,” she said.

“A lot of people had constructed what the world looks like in their minds and didn’t believe

Ajayi participate last week in the Teen Vogue Summit in Los Angeles, where encouraged young people to keep the momentum going.

“I want them to keep carrying the torch of speaking up in ways that our generation was sort of scared out of and the generations above us were definitely scared out of,” she said. “I want them to look at the world and know they have more control than they might realize.”

Control, she said, they shouldn’t be afraid to seize.

“I want them to look at the world and know, ‘No one has the right to hurt me, and I’m not obligated to stay silent,’” she said.

“This moment in history can only continue if we embolden the next generation not to keep quiet about people who try to hurt them.”

New baby? New technology can help FROM FAMILY FEATURES

Welcoming a new baby to the family brings with it excitement, challenges and a lot of love. It is also a lot of work. But, there is help… sometimes at the touch of a button.

Amy O’Malley, MSN, RN, mother of five and director of education and clinical services at Medela, has pulled together a few tips for navigating the first few months and how to incorporate some baby (and mom) friendly technology along the way.

Use an app How many wet diapers? How long did he nurse? Use an App for That. It is useful to keep a log of what happened when. But do you need a paper and pen? There are now apps to help moms track their breastfeeding sessions, how many dirty diapers the baby has and how long he or she slept for.

Apps also offer the ability to share information with your spouse, partner and health care professional. There are also a

number of new on-demand services available through apps that allow real-time access to health care professionals that focus on pediatric care or lactation services.

For example, breastfeeding moms can use their smartphones to access real-time video support from lactation consultants through Medela’s 24/7 LC service.

Video monitoring A video monitor is a perfect addition to any new parent’s arsenal of gadgets. In addition to monitoring the baby, many units feature two-way speakers, nightviewing capabilities and a temperature gauge, and offer the ability to check in on baby while on-the-go through either a website login or smartphone application.

Pump smarter If you’re breastfeeding or planning on breastfeeding, a highperformance breast pump is a

Ask Alma: Should I let my ex see our daughter?

Dear Alma, I had a baby in my 20s when I was dealing with this guy, who was in the military, stationed close to where I live. I thought that we would get married and live happily ever after. Obviously, that didn’t happen. He relocated and eventually we stopped talking. He did, however, send money to take care of our daughter. I get a check in the mail from him every month and I’m forever grateful for it.

I was heartbroken when he moved away and I don’t think I ever really healed. I was in relationships here and there and eventually got married.

When that marriage ended, I just shut down. I let myself go and made some not so good decisions. I put on weight, because I’ve been depressed and I just

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try not to bring attention to myself. I’m a great cook and all my daughter’s friends and my family usually come over when they want a good home-cooked meal.

Didn’t know me Recently, a knock came on the door and it was my daughter’s father. He asked if she lived there and then he asked if her mother was home; he didn’t even recognize me. I just said that she wasn’t home and that I’d give her the message.

He said, “Okay” and I shut

Innovative gadgets can make parenting easier. tool that can help make the task simpler for moms and caregivers.

Double electric breast pumps are the fastest and most effective way to support a mom’s breast milk supply.

“Breast pumps have changed quite a bit since I had my children,” O’Malley said. “While a double electric breast pump is

the door. I was so hurt afterward, I just cried and cried. I don’t know how to feel. I haven’t told my daughter yet, because I don’t know if I want to see him again. What’s your advice Alma?

Should I give my daughter her father’s contact information or should I just pretend like he never stopped by?

Signed, Reunited, but It Doesn’t Feel So Good Dear Reunited, The question you asked has nothing to do with the answer you need, but because of the circumstances, I’ll offer you a twofer.

First, let me get this straight.

Your daughter’s father consistently provides for her and although he didn’t stay connected, his coins come regularly to help you take care of her. He recently stopped by to reconnect, but didn’t recognize you and you think that’s enough reason to keep him away from her?

Okay, I’ve gotta stop rightchia: I’m sorry Sweet Pea, I don’t mean to kick you when you’re down, but this ain’t about you. It’s about

your best bet, newer models go beyond the basics and connect with smartphones to track activity.

Temperature checks Gone are the days of placing a thermometer in your child’s ear or under his or her tongue or

your daughter and her father reconnecting. Period. Run to your pocketbook, pour out your belongings and give the contact information to you daughter, plain and simple.

Now, scooch over and let me sit, here’s part two: Ain’t no doubt about it, it can seem like forever to spoon your way out of a dark, deep ditch, but you can do it. Once you get started, your spoon becomes a spatula, the spatula becomes a ladle and then the ladle becomes a shovel. You feel me?

Change your thinking What you thought you couldn’t do, suddenly becomes natural to you, but first you’ve got to change your mind, change your thinking. It’s been a long time since your old flame has laid eyes on you, that doesn’t mean you didn’t look the same. It just means he didn’t initially recognize you. Let that go, use it as the fuel you need to get back to your best. If you can’t find the strength in yourself, do it for your daughter.

Whenever you get tired, don’t let “Ms. Easy” rule your deci-

armpit. Temporal thermometers allow parents to simply place the gadget against baby’s forehead to get an accurate reading. O Other options, such as pacifiers that double as thermometers, can also be utilized to make this task less invasive and more efficient.

sions. Ms. Easy will lead you back to eating fried chicken, mac & cheese and drinking milkshakes, but don’t do it. No excuses. Today is the day you are #sickntired of being #sickntired.

Love yourself Start walking. You own your mind and body. Nobody should love you more than you love yourself. Stop allowing the pains of your past to deter you from making yourself a priority. Go find the happy you, the fabulous you, the confident you and reintroduce yourself.

When you start healing your mind, your body will follow.

And once that happens, a heap of friends and family members won’t recognize you, but that’s okay, because it’ll be for all the right reasons.

Alma Gill’s newsroom experience spans more than 25 years, including various roles at USA Today, Newsday and The Washington Post. Email questions to: alwaysaskalma@gmail.com. Follow her on Facebook at “Ask Alma” and Twitter @almaaskalma.

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A dream job for former Times reporter Karsceal Turner is using his writing and life skills as a member of the coaching staff at Mainland.

BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES

Karsceal Turner, a former Daytona Times reporter, is now shaping young minds as the player development coach at Mainland High School for the boys’ basketball program.

Turner, 46, worked for the Times from 1999 to 2008. The Oklahoma City, Oklahoma native joined the Mainland Buccaneers in May. With 20 years of writing experience as a reporter, columnist, blogger, author and poet, he is now charged with publicizing the team and mentoring studentathletes.

“I am living the dream! To be involved in these kids’ lives in such a manner is far different than my career as a reporter,” Turner told the Times.

“I appreciate Coach Joe Giddens bringing me aboard. Mainland Bucs basketball players will be ambassadors for the community on and off the court as Coach Giddens envisions.’

Karsceal Turner (standing, second from left) poses with the basketball players and coaches of Mainland High School. as their father figures.”

‘Great opportunity’ The Daytona Beach resident also serves as a motivator and mentor by bringing real-life experience into the locker room.

“Not in my wildest dreams that I thought I would be doing this.

I thought that I would always be a writer and nothing else. This is a great opportunity for me to use my skills in a positive manner,” expressed Turner.

Helping to develop boys into men is the main job responsibility, Turner notes, which entails working on self-image and goal setting, educational /college goals, career goals, substance abuse awareness, financial goals, time management, as well as manners and etiquette.

Turner noted, “The focus is developing the players into overall young men. We want them to be the ones who are voters and people who serve the community.

We want our players to become positive contributors to society.

Many come from single-family homes and coaches often serve

Experience counts As the only coach on staff who is not a Mainland alum, Turner is no stranger to the game, having played in high school and in college, including at Bethune-Cookman. He also played basketball while serving in the Navy.

Both his writing and playing days have prepared Turner for this moment.

“My playing days help in many ways. I have lived the life that the young men want to. I can tell them what it takes,” he explained.

“I’ve been a writer, I played high school ball, I was a walk-on in college. My real-life experiences have given me a perspective to share. It all ties into personal experience.

Cancer, stroke survivor Turner has dealt with his own life challenges, including a stroke at age 36. At age 41, he had his kidney removed due to cancer.

“After my stroke, I had to learn to walk and speak again. Can-

cer was rough too. These experiences make me glad to be a survivor of the game.

They have given me further perspective on life and proved that there are no coincidences or excuses,” he related.

Karsceal “It’s part of my Turner testimony. I am charmed and chosen by God to do exactly what I’m doing right now.’’

Media duties One of his duties with the Buccaneers basketball program is sports information/media relations.

“I also manage all media relations for the team to include feature stories, photos, and social media. I update the team Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat platforms daily,” Turner related.

“I am a writer, and I know how to give the kids the positive publicity that no one has ever seen

in Volusia County as for a high school basketball team. I will be teaching them how to speak to the media and present themselves to the public as people and young men.’’

‘Coach KT Power Up’ Turner also has coaching experience, which began back when he was a recreation worker with the City of Daytona Beach’s Leisure Services Department.

Known as “Coach KT Power Up,’’ Turner will serve as a collegiate coordinator and will work with institutions of higher learning on the players’ behalf.

“Part of my responsibilities is all of that helping find out how to apply for college, financial aid, write resumes, do job applications and more,” added Turner.

A prerequisite of team membership is that students become active members of the mentoring program which Turner directs.

Community involvement As director of the Daytona Beach Alumni Chapter of Kap-

pa Alpha Psi Fraternity’s Guide Right and Kappa League leadership programs, Turner will be involved in the student-athletes’ high school matriculation on many levels.

Turner also has worked at Bethune-Cookman University.

From 2002 to 2005, he worked in the sports information department and held various positions from 2008 to 2012, including mentor coordinator, writing lab manager and web support/social media specialist.

In addition, Turner has continued to write, releasing two poetry book. His “I Got Next’’ sports column has run in the West Orlando News and now on Wordpress. com.

Turner has a master’s degree in management and leadership from Webster University and a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from Bethune-Cookman.

Turner has been married to his wife of three years, Kristen, with a child on the way. He also has a 23-year-old daughter, Deyadra.

ACLU honors Kaepernick with Courageous Advocate Award EURWEB.COM

Colin Kaepernick continues to be rewarded off the field for his bravery in protesting racial injustice at the risk of his career and livelihood.

The free agent quarterback was honored this week with the Eason Monroe Courageous Advocate award at the ACLU of So Cal’s Bill of Rights dinner, and received a lengthy ovation from attendees, according to TMZ. Kaepernick was a surprise guest for the award program, and made some brief remarks.

“We must confront systemic oppression as a doctor would a disease. You identify it, you call it out, you treat it, and you defeat it,” Kaepernick said. “We all have an obligation no matter the risk, and regardless of reward, to stand up for our fellow men and women who are being oppressed with the understand-

ing that human rights cannot be compromised.”

Week of honors This was not the only recent honor for Kaepernick.

On Tuesday, he received Sports Illustrated’s Muhammad Ali Legacy Award. It was presented by Beyonce at the Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year at Barclays Center in New York City.

“Thank you for your selfless heart, and your conviction.

Thank you for your personal sacrifice. Colin took action with no fear of consequence or repercussion only hope to change the world for the better. To change perception, to change the way we treat each other, especially people of color,’’ the former 49es quarterback told the crowd.

Kaepernick also was named a finalist for Time Magazine’s person of the year. The award went to “The Silence Breakers’’ of the #MeToo movement.

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Colin Kaepernick, then a San Francisco 49ers quarterback, is shown during a practice on Dec. 1, 2016 at the University of Central Florida. The 49ers were practicing at UCF before a weekend game in Chicago.

Kudos for the Cowboys The Daytona Beach Cowboys Youth Football and Cheer 8U and 10U teams won the southeastern conference championship in November for American Youth Football & Cheer.

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Cinematique to present storybook readings, puppet show On Dec. 8 at 10 a.m., local authors will be leading Christmas storybook readings, a puppet show, and sing-alongs at Cinematique of Daytona.

Complimentary cocoa and cookies will be provided. The admission is free for children and accompanying adults.

Participants will include: Helena Yates, author of the “Princess Rain and the Dragon’’ book series. Yates is an award-winning lyricist and songwriter, a teacher of classical ballet, and an avid performer who has been bringing the story of “Princess Rain and the Dragon’’ to life with her creative partner, Wendy C. Crouch, through a popular puppet show presentation.

Dr. Mary Custureri will be reading Joan Harris’ book “Christmas in the Kingdom of Kool.’’ She also will be reading “The Christmas Geese’’ by Dr. Nancy Mims.

Cinematique of Daytona is located at 242 S. Beach St. For more information, visit www.cinematique.org or call 386-252-3118.

All-Night Yahtzee’s winter tour includes dates around Florida through Dec. 22. The group will be at Trinity United Methodist Church on Dec. 21.

A cappella group at FSU to perform at DeLand church All-Night Yahtzee, the premier a cappella singing group from Florida State University (FSU), will perform at 8 p.m.

Dec. 18 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 306 W. Wisconsin Ave., DeLand.

The event is open to the public and a free-will offering will be taken.

The church has scheduled a number of holiday concerts. Its annual Christmas Candlelight

Concerts are Friday, Dec. 15, and Saturday, Dec. 16. The concerts start at 7 p.m. nightly.

The title of the work to be performed is “Celebrate the Wonder: His Promised Arrival”. Both concerts are free and open to the public.

Service for grieving On Dec. 21, a Blue Christmas service will be held beginning at 7 p.m. in the Wesley Room.

This special service will be held for anyone who may be suffering from loss, grief or trauma.

Some people may be grieving for a loved one with whom they shared Christmases past. Some may be going through a divorce, abusive situation or other family trauma.

Still others simply may be stressed because of holiday expectations. If you are simply “not ready” to deal with the stress of the holidays, consider attending this service.

Christmas Eve events At 10 a.m. on Dec. 24, there will be one combined worship

service preceded by the fellowship time beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Later that afternoon, there will be the following services: Children’s Candlelight at 5:30 p.m. featuring the church’s Puppetual Motion puppets in storytelling.

Family Candlelight at 7 p.m.

Candlelight with Communion at 9 p.m. with music and traditional liturgy.

There will be no services held on Christmas Day. All events are open to the public.

For more information on events, call the church at 386-7344425. More on All-Night Yahtzee: www.anyahtzeefsu.com.

DeBary stable to be site of holiday event A free musical presentation is 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, in DeBary Hall Historic Site’s stable, 198 Sunrise Blvd., DeBary.

Highlights will include vocalists, bagpipe performers, Christmas carol sing-alongs, a reading of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” cookies and punch, and a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus.

The family-friendly event is sponsored by the DeBary Library Association and the Volusia County Public Library.

Reservations are required.

Call 386-753-5036.

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