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DAYTONA TIMES RECOMMENDATIONS Girtman, Fuqua, May, Brown-Gardner, Gaustad, Bliss Editor’s note: This is the final list of recommendations in selected races that the Daytona Times staff makes for the 2018 election season.

Barbara Girtman

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NO RECOMMENDATION, U.S. House of Representatives, District 6: Neither Democrat Nancy Soderberg nor Republican Michael Waltz showed much interest in communicating with Black voters. Soderberg has a background in international diplomacy and national security and we question whether that translates well into dealing with local issues of importance to Black Volu-

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sians. Citing a conflict, she sent a surrogate to the Daytona TimesNAACP “Meet the Candidates” forum, and thus couldn’t answer questions about her lack of local experience. Waltz has been completely non-responsive.

NO RECOMMENDATION, Florida House District 26: Similarly, neither Democratic incum-

A glance at key local races and where to vote

BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES

When voters in Volusia County go to the polls over the next two weeks, they will make decisions on a number of key local races.

They will be deciding on three Daytona Beach City Commission seats (Zones 1, 3, 5); three Volusia County Council seats (1, 3, 5); a circuit judge seat; several county judges; and several Volusia County School Board seats.

A big push is underway to help get residents to the polls to vote on candidates in those races.

One is a “Party to the Polls’’ event set for Sunday, Oct. 28, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Pavil-

ion on City Island, which is next to the City Island Library in Daytona Beach, an early voting site.

Early voting starts Saturday in Volusia.

The event will include free food and music. It’s sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Volusia County, Daytona Beach Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Volusia County/ Daytona Beach NAACP; and the American Association of University Women.

“It’s all about encouraging people to get out and vote followed by having a celebration after they vote,” said Nancy Epps of the League of Women Voters of

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Steve Miller Katienna Linda Brown-Gardner Gaustad

bent Patrick Henry nor Republican Elizabeth Fetterhoff communicated much with Black voters.

Incumbent Henry appeared at the Daytona Times-NAACP forum, but left before answering questions (though his brother, Daytona Beach Mayor Derrick Henry, stayed until the end). Patrick Henry has a lackluster legis-

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lative record and tends to disappear between elections, but Fetterhoff may not be any better.

She is waging a big-money TV campaign against Henry but has been otherwise missing in action in this majority-Black state House district.

Barbara Girtman, County Council Member, District 1: She

has the education and business experience to bring people together around shared goals and to handle large budgets. She also adds, as a woman of color, diversity that is solely needed on the County Council with the departure of At-Large Council Member Joyce Cusack. We believe she will be a good advocate for issues of interest to both small business owners and budding entrepreneurs.

Danny Fuqua, Daytona Beach Commissioner, Zone 1: Though we respect longtime resident and incumbent Ruth Trager, it’s time for a new set of eyes and new energy to represent Zone 1. We are hopeful that Fuqua’s no-nonsense military background will make it easy for him to make demands on behalf of his constitSee RECOMMENDATIONS, Page 6

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Moore and Wagner recognized, B-CC’s queen

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Daytona Beach City Commission candidate Quanita May addresses the crowd at the event at B-CU.

Event educates B-CU students, public on amendments

BY SARITA MASON SPECIAL TO THE DAYTONA TIMES

Understanding the 12 amendments on this year’s ballot can be a challenge — even for the well informed, according to a spokeswoman with the League of Women Voters of Volusia County.

The league, in conjunction with the Gamma Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., set out to demystify the amendments during an Oct. 21 public forum at BethuneCookman University (B-CU).

“The younger generation isn’t voting and we are here to change that,” said Nicki Junkins, president of the league, after the event called “Rock the Vote and the Amendments,’’ held at B-CU’s Center for Civic Engagement.

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Taking a stance Junkins said the purpose of the event was to inform and educate voters, especially students, about their rights by breaking down each of the amendments and what it could mean to them.

During the presentation, the audience learned the advantages and disadvantages of each amendment as well as the stance taken by the league and other organizations.

Tia Rose, a junior at BethuneCookman University, said, “As a student, it is very important to know our community and understand how important it is to vote.”

Support for 4,8 Among those that the leagu

Thirty-nine years ago in 1979, the Daytona Times reported on Bethune-Cookman College President Dr. Richard V. Moore and local civil rights attorney Maurice Wagner receiving awards from the Florida State Conference of NAACP Branches, as well as the selection of Chicago native Angela Holmes, a freshman, as B-CC’s 1979 Homecoming queen.

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Biketoberfest turnout low, enthusiasm high Hurricane cited as one factor that kept bikers away this year

always starts out slow and picks up later at these bike events. Today was real good. I’ve been doing this for 20 years,” he related.

“Biketoberfest is still a good economic venture for vendors.

I really can’t say how they could make it better, but a lot of families were devastated by Hurricane Michael and couldn’t come.”

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Biketoberfest roared through Volusia County last week as thousands of bikers descended upon the area for entertainment, food and fun.

Crowds were modest along Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard (MMB), which is the hub of biker activity in Daytona’s Black community. However, Saturday night’s crowd was pretty decent for Biketoberfest.

Historically, the fall biker event isn’t as large as Bike Week, which occurs in March.

It was reported that crowds were smaller during the event all across the county and that local vendors, businesses and even hotels saw less business than usual. Hurricane Michael was mentioned as one reason for the lower attendance.

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A biker is shown hanging out on Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard over the weekend.

Love to ride Those who spent their time in the Black community said they enjoyed it.

Alvin Frails came to town from Augusta, Georgia, with 16 people. They’re part of a group called Brothers and Sisters That Love to Ride.

Frails told the Daytona Times, “We’ve been coming to Daytona for both Bike Week and Biketoberfest for seven years now.

It’s good always. We come all the time.

“We enjoy coming out and having fun and enjoying the scenery.

We ride our bikes back and forth from Palm Coast to Port Orange.

The only thing I think is that they need is more parking in this area.”

City ‘welcoming’ Bikers also say that they found plenty to do.

“It’s pretty good here. There is always something to do. It’s nice to get away. Biketoberfest isn’t as big as Bike Week in March. The city is always welcoming,’’ said biker Joseph Robinson.

“We just expect to come here, have fun and socialize. Just being a part of the motorcycle culture is what it is all about.’’

SAMA still pleased Despite vendors being down along MMB, organizers say that the event was still a success in that area.

“Our vendors were down but we applaud everyone who came out this year. People still came out and enjoyed the festivities and had a good time. We’re still pleased,” said Barbara Turner-

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First time This is the first time for this event.

“There are a lot of reasons for apathy in voting. I think it’s just a chronic condition that we have been dealing with in the United States for years. This is just another year,’’ Epps told the Daytona Times.

“We must continue to encourage people to do their constitutional right to elect their representatives.

This is our first time doing this. This is a new adventure but we don’t really know what to expect.”

No Souls to the Polls Historically, the local NAACP and/or the Daytona Beach Black Clergy Alliance have held a Souls to the Polls event on a Sunday before the election date.

However, both organizations have informed the Daytona Times that the event won’t take place this year. A Souls to the Polls was held during the primary election in August.

Some key races Here is a look at some of the key local races: Florida House of Representatives District 27 Incumbent Patrick Hen-

D&I Seafood Plus is a long time presence at bike events in Daytona along along MMB. “It’s always good to be in Daytona for a biking event. Bike Week is better, but we still managed to do pretty well. Biketoberfest is still a good economic opportunity for vendors,’’ said owner Darren Rodgers.

Entertainment on MMB did draw a crowd Saturday night as people watched funk band Special Formula from Jacksonville.

The group brought several other acts with them.

“It’s not as busy as Bike Week, but I think it went well. People still had a good time and enjoying music and dancing,” noted Chester McNorton of C-Style Entertainment. C-Style provides entertainment for SAMA during Bike Week and Biketoberfest.

‘Crowds were down’

C-Style Entertainment provided the entertainment.

Edra Martin, Presiuse Jones and Chester McNorton were among those enjoying Biketoberfest.

Hymes, events coordinator of the Second Avenue Merchants Association (SAMA). It’s a non-profit organization composed of business along MMB, formerly Second Avenue.

SAMA coordinates and organizes events along the boulevard during Biketoberfest and Bike Week.

“We are working on ways to make both Biketoberfest and Bike Week better along the Avenue,” Turner-Hymes added.

Slower everywhere

Hurricane impact Hurricane Michael also played a role and likely kept people away.

Turner-Hymes noted, “There were vendors and other spectators who would have come but were affected by the storm.”

MMB mainly had food vendors for Biketoberfest. The vendors

ry (Democrat) faces challenger Elizabeth Fetterhoff (Republican), a former legislative aid for the late Florida Senator Dorothy Hukill. Fetterhoff is also an Army veteran.

Daytona Beach City Commission Zone 5 Incumbent Danette Henry is vying to keep the seat that she has held the past two years.

Henry, an educator with a home school institution, faces Katienna BrownGardner, an office administrator and clergywoman.

Daytona Beach City Commission Zone 3 Quanita May is a business owner, fitness and wellness instructor, life coach and motivational speaker. She is facing Amy Pyle, a property owner/ manager, website manager and artist. She is also a community activist and member of the Beachside Redevelopment Board.

Daytona Beach City Commission Zone 1 Incumbent Ruth Trager is trying to hold off Army veteran and clergyman Danny Fuqua.

Volusia County Council District 1 Realtor and former hospital administrator Barbara Girtman faces insurer, Pat Patterson for the seat.

DeLand City Commissioner District 3 Incumbent Jessica Davis is running unopposed for her seat and will be reelected to the DeLand City

Local businesses also were affected by the smaller numbers of bikers in town.

The Crab Stop II restaurant on International Speedway Boulevard and Crap Stop I on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard usually stay full during such events.

“It wasn’t as busy this year. We still had our regular customers and the regular bikers that come here when they come to town,” said Oliver Ross, owner of the restaurants.

“We do well during special events but Biketoberfest wasn’t as good as usual. We usually get a good boost of business but this year the crowds were down.’’

The Biketoberfest crowd checks out the vendors on Saturday night along Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard. were pleased with the Saturday night rush.

Franklin Benjamin is a local

Commission. She is currently the only AfricanAmerican serving on the city’s governing board.

DeLand City Commission District 5 Educator Markesha James, an African American, is running against accountant and investment advisor Kevin Reid.

Deltona City Commission District 1 Navy veteran and retired FPL employee Loren King faces Black retired law enforcement officer Willie Stephens.

Circuit Judge Group 5 Two attorneys – Linda Gaustad and Ryan Will –

who operates a barbecue business, Taste the B-B-Q. Benjamin told the Times, “It

are trying to convince voters while they should serve on the bench. Will is a prosecutor with the 7th Judicial Circuit Court. Gaustad has a private practice in Orange City and has worked in family, civil and criminal law.

County Judge Group 2, 4, 8 Pam Fields was re-elected to the Group 5 chair in the August primary after garnering 61 percent of the vote.

Belle Schumann (Group 2), Christopher Kelly (Group 4) and Brian Feiganbaum (Group 8) are running unopposed.

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Bethune Grill located on MMB is another popular Black business that does especially well during special events.

This year, the restaurant had a food truck on Main Street across the river but results weren’t so hot.

“We were more on the west end. There was more traffic on the east end. We actually sold more chicken tenders. Business wasn’t that good. Biketoberfest doesn’t generate the business what Bike Week and B-CU homecoming does,” noted Rosemary Jenkins, manager of Bethune Grill.

Sunday, Oct. 27, and runs through Nov. 4 with polls opening from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.

Early voting locations include the Volusia County Library Center at City Island, 105 E. Magnolia Ave., Daytona Beach; Thomas C. Kelly Administration Building, First Floor Training Room at 123 E. Indiana Ave, DeLand; Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St.; Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave.; and New Smyr-

na Beach Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway.

The general election is on Tuesday, Nov. 6. Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.

Vote by Mail/absentee ballots can be ordered in person, by phone, email, fax or online at volusiaelections.org with the Volusia County Supervisor of Elections Office. Vote by Mail/ absentee ballots must be mailed in by 5 p.m. on Oct. 31.

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Yacht Club, the anchor hosts have been selected for live coverage of the Palm Coast Holiday Boat Parade, set for Dec. 15.

Flagler Broadcasting’s own “Doctor Dave,” former Mayor Jon Netts, and Ansley Cestare of FPCTV of Flagler Palm Coast High School will anchor the parade on KOOL 100.9 FM, which has more than 28,500 listeners in Flagler, St. Johns, and Volusia Counties.

Under the stewardship of the Palm Coast Yacht Club, the parade is expected to exceed last year’s record of more than 40 brightly lit and decorated boats, which are considered the largest boat parade in Central Florida.

The boats must be decorated and registered in order to participate.

Black Violin will be in concert in December at the Flagler Auditorium.

Entrepreneurs to honor actor’s mom at Oct. 28 gala The African American Entrepreneurs Association (AAEA) will present its first black-tie fundraising gala and first annual Mother of a Successful Entrepreneur Award.

The AAEA will kick off the affair on Oct. 28, honoring Bernice Gordon, mother of actor/entrepreneur Taraji P. Henson, at the Hilton Garden Inn, 55 Town Center Blvd., Palm Coast.

The cocktail hour will begin at 6 p.m. Dinner is at 7 and the awards ceremony is at 8:30 p.m.

The organization will award $2,500 to the winner of AAEA’s business-pitch competition.

The major sponsors are VyStar Credit Union, the University of Florida, Flagler County Chamber of Commerce, as well as Flagler County Department of Economic Opportunity, and Palm Coast Ford.

Tickets are $125 per couple; $75 per individual; a table of eight, $500; individual members, $50; and couple members, $90.

To purchase tickets, call 386-234-2014, or log on www.aaeassociation, org.

County hires Sherman in administrative role Sally Sherman has returned as deputy county administrator of Flagler County.

Sherman has 40 years of experience in local government – nine years with Flagler County – and holds a Master’s of Human Resources degree and a dual Master’s of Public Administration and Management degree.

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burg.

Sherman is a wife and best friend of 40 years to her husband, Don. They have two adult sons and one daughter-in-law, who is the mother of their three grandchildren.

In addition to spending quality time with family, Sherman is a continual learner, and her favorite pastime is playing golf.

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Actor Taraji P. Henson is featured with her mom, Bernice Gordon, at a filmindustry award show.

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with her, love her, and were excited that she applied to come back to work for Flagler County,” Administrator Craig Coffey said in a press release from the county.

“In my more than 30 years of experience, I have never seen anyone work harder than Ms. Sherman,” he added. “When combined with her education and experience in Flagler County, selecting her was a no-brainer.’’

Sherman’s story before entering the public sector is nothing short of amazing.

‘A role model’ Her strong work ethic hearkens back to her humble roots as one of 13 chil-

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dren of a migrant family.

She attended community college and accepted a clerk-typist position with Seminole County – only to rise and become deputy county administrator of Seminole County some 25 years later.

“While she may not think of herself as a role model, she is indeed a role model for anyone who beSally lieves proSherman fessionalism, hard work, and ethics are a path for success,” said Flagler County Commissioner Charlie Ericksen.

“As a former manager, I would always look for someone like Sally Sherman to join me in projects for excellent results,” he said.

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Since her February retirement, Sherman has been working as a consultant for the county through her employer, JMI Staffing Solutions.

“Her knowledge and abilities allowed us to continue to progress on numerous, ongoing projects that are critical to the residents of Flagler County,” Coffey said.

There would have been a major organizational disruption and diminished returns – if not additional costs – to bring a different candidate up-to-speed who does not have the institutional knowledge of Flagler County that Sherman has.

“I have had one goal throughout my career,” she said. “That goal is to do my best work to provide quality services to the citizenry.

And, that is my continued desire, because I still have a lot to offer.”

Prior to joining Flagler County in 2008, Sherman served as the assistant city manager for the City of Deltona, deputy county manager for Seminole County, and the assistant city manager for the City of Lees-

The unique Wil B and Kev Marcus have the proven aptitude of combining the genres of classical and hip-hop music.

The duo from Florida will perform Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m., at Flagler Auditorium.

Black Violin, composed of classically trained violist Wil B and violinist Kev Marcus, combine classical training with hip-hop influences to create a distinctive multi-genre sound that’s often described as “classical boom.”

The duo released their major-label debut, “Stereotypes,” featuring Black Thought of The Roots and MC Pharoahe Monch, on Universal Music that debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Classical Crossover chart and No. 4 on the Billboard R&B chart.

Black Violin has shared the stage with Kanye West, Aerosmith and Tom Petty, and creatively collaborated with the likes of Wu-Tang Clan, Wyclef Jean and Alicia Keys.

Black Violin, now touring the United States and Europe, composed the score for the Fox-network series, “Pitch,” which aired in 2016.

The ticket price for adults is $39.90, and for students, $35.90.

Flagler Auditorium, at 5500 East Highway 100, Palm Coast, can be reached at 386-437-7547.

Netts to help anchor Holiday Boat Parade According to a media release from the Palm Coast

Parade route Palm Coast Mayor Milissa Holland will serve as the grand marshal for the hundreds of spectators that are expected.

The parade will begin 6 p.m., departing from Cimmaron Basin, south on the Intracoastal Waterway, turning at Grand Haven gazebo, and back to the Clubhouse Waterway.

The caravan will pass the Tidelands, Marina Cove, and the Palm Coast Legacy Vacation Resort, and proceed under the Hammock Dunes Bridge, along St. Joe’s Walkway and Canopy Walk, and will pass Waterfront Park, Grand Haven, Island Estates, the Hammock, and Yacht Harbor Village before dispersing at the Clubhouse Waterway.

To register, boat captains are urged to contact Parade Captain Robert Ulis at 386283-5166, or SRULIS00@ gmail.com. And, boat captains will be required to attend a special meeting on the morning of the parade, which will outline safety regulations and procedures.

Forms and other details are available from the yacht club’s website at www. palmcoastyachtclub.com.

There are no entry fees. Club membership is not required to participate.

Official notice of any change to the parade’s status will be posted on the club’s website by 4 p.m., Dec. 15. A rain date has been set for Dec. 16.

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

Celebrations Birthday wishes to my son, Andrew McCarthy on Long Island, Oct. 26; Keanna Jordan, Melissa Arnold, Oct. 27; Rita Acey, Oct. 28; Sheryl Luster Phillips, Verna Mae Johnson, Oct. 29; Rhonda E. Townes, Oct. 30; and Doug Bembry, Oct. 31.

Happy anniversary to William and Rita Acey, Oct. 31.

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Electronic cigarettes may save lives Smoking kills. We’ve all heard the public service announcements, seen the ads featuring hard-breathing people dying from lung cancer. We’ve all heard about what smoking does to lungs and hearts and stamina.

And this issue is personal for me.

My 90-year-old mama smoked until she was diagnosed with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) more than a decade ago. Until then, she tried almost everything she could to quit – from the patch to pills to an illadvised attempt to stop smoking by smoking brands she did not like!

Disproportionate impact Smoking kills, and nicotine is addictive. And it hits AfricanAmericans harder than others, although we start smoking later and smoke fewer cigarettes than Whites. Still, smoking is associated with the top three killer diseases for Blacks – heart disease, cancer, and strokes. But short of outlawing tobacco, how do we stop, or reduce, addiction to nicotine?

Municipalities tax cigarettes as a way to provide a financial disincentive from smoking. But research shows that those addicted to nicotine, especially AfricanAmerican smokers, do not adjust their smoking habits in the face of increased prices.

Entrepreneurs and scientists have also responded by developing market-based smoking cessation products. Nicorette gum, approved in 1984, is an example

May be helpful JULIANNE MALVEAUX TRICE EDNEY NEWS WIRE

Public policy should embrace, not condemn, electronic cigarettes. And health advocates should not be fooled by the hype of vaping prohibition while smoking addicts are seeking alternatives. of the way that the effect of nicotine is somewhat minimized by delivering nicotine without smoke. Similarly, Nicoderm CQ’s patch delivers nicotine through the skin. Most recently, Nicorette has developed a mint lozenge.

Then there is medication – the FDA approved Zyban in 1997.

Chantix was approved in 2006, and its price has doubled since 2013. These drugs have had mixed effectiveness in stopping smoking.

Georgia’s race soiled conflict of interest What if Georgia played Alabama in football and the lead referee was playing quarterback for Alabama? Would we assume the rules are being equally enforced?

Would Georgians worry that the fix was in?

Football thrives on a level playing field. There is no way the University of Georgia or Southeastern Conference officials would accept such an obvious conflict of interest. Yet, Georgia’s gubernatorial contest is scarred by a similarly unacceptable conflict.

Won’t step away Brian Kemp, the Republican secretary of state ‒ the official who makes and enforces election rules ‒ is running against Stacey Abrams, the first African-American woman to be nominated for

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governor in the state’s history.

Kemp has refused to recuse himself or quit to ensure that a neutral official oversees the election rules.

What would be utterly unacceptable in a football game is somehow supposed to be swallowed in an election contest over who will lead the state.

Kemp isn’t a passive secretary of state. A proud right-wing hardliner, he is notorious for trying to find ways to suppress the vote, particularly the vote of African-

History will not look kindly on modern Jim Crow The National Urban League has been at the forefront of the fight for voting rights for decades.

At the national and state level, we and our network of 90 affiliates in the Urban League movement have advocated for access to the ballot, condemned efforts at voter suppression and fought for our rights in the courts and in the streets.

My predecessor, Whitney M. Young, stood proudly with the other “Big Six” civil rights leaders beside President Lyndon Johnson as he signed the Voting Rights Act in 1965. Our rights are more threatened than at any time since that moment. That’s why the Urban League Movement is engaged in a voter education and civic participation campaign called “Enough is Enough. VOTE!”

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More than numbers I could quote statistics showing how voter registration and voter participation rates rose steadily from the signing of the Voting Rights Act in 1965 until 2013, when the Supreme Court gutted the Act with its decision in Shelby v. Holder. That is generally how we measure the success of the Act. But to quote Congressman John Lewis, who very nearly lost his life in the battle for the Voting

So what about e-cigarettes, a way for smoking addicts (they don’t like it when you call them that) to ingest nicotine in a less harmful way than smoking?

I think they are a great way to ameliorate some of the effects of smoking. And e-cigarettes don’t have the same harmful effects of second-hand smoke. With many Black children being exposed to second-hard smoke, that’s reason enough to consider e-cigarettes.

Lot of folks disagree. They think that selling e-cigarettes promotes smoking, not contains it. They think that flavored e-cigarettes are attractive to teens and make it easier for them to begin smoking. They would restrict access to e-cigarettes because they are convinced that they are bad for public health.

I beg to differ! I think that ecigarettes are a way for those addicted to nicotine to minimize the effects of their smoking. I wonder if my mom would experience fewer consequences from her years of smoking if she had the e-cigarette option years ago.

She was always clear that smoking killed, and when I was a kid and experimented with smoking, was forced to eat a cigarette, upchuck the effects, and be turned off tobacco for life.

But as clear as she was, she struggled with that addiction, and as easily doing a pack a day when she quit. Would e-cigarettes have eased her pain and help her manage her addiction?

I think so.

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For sure, using products like the vaping product Juul would have saved her money. A study from LendEdu says that those who switch from cigarettes to the vaporized Juul product save $58 per month from the switch.

Less dangerous Will they eventually stop smoking? There is no research to support that premise. However, vaping is less dangerous than smoking. That alone is a reason to make e-cigarettes and other products that vaporize nicotine available to the public.

Efforts to ensure that young people have limited access to ecigarettes and other products that vaporize tobacco are appropriate. Efforts to restrict access to others are ill-advised. If we care about those who are committed to smokers and addicted to nicotine, then we will make it easy

Americans. As Myrna Perez, deputy director of the Brennan Center for Justice told The New York Times: “Georgia has been a cause for concern for a number of policies, ranging from polling place closures to technical blocking of registration and purges.”

Kemp has implemented an “exact match” voter ID system that requires voters to bring IDs that exactly match their registration records. In August, Georgians learned of a plan to close most of the polling stations in a predominantly Black county.

The outrage was such that the plan was abandoned. Civil rights groups filed a lawsuit last week challenging the “exact match” voter registration law.

The Associated Press reported that Kemp has held up the registrations of 53,000 voters ‒ 70 percent of them African-American, in a state with a population that is 32 percent Black. Many people on that list may not even know their voter registration has been held up.

‘Failed system’

Rights Act, “increasing the voter rolls was not the central purpose of the legislation. It was intended to stop state-sponsored terrorism, intimidation, and unjust, humiliating practices ‒literacy tests, poll taxes, and even lynching ‒ which led people of color to fear registering and voting on Election Day.” It is no coincidence, and no accident, that the push to dismantle voting rights intensified after the election of 2008 – the first time in United States history when the Black voting rate equaled the White rate. That’s exactly when Georgia, for example, tried to enact its controversial exact-match policy – which allows the state to reject voter registrations if so much as a hyphen is out of place. Under Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act, however, the policy was rejected.

“flawed system frequently subjects a disproportionate number of African-American, Asian, and/ or Hispanic voters to … erroneous burdens on the right to register to vote,” Georgia is now on its third attempt to enact “exact match,” and is being sued for the second time.

In 2018, voters in at least eight states will face more stringent voting laws than they did in the last federal election. Overall, voters in 23 states will face tougher restrictions than they did in 2010.

Tens of thousands of registered voters were deterred from voting by these racially discriminatory voter-suppression tactics.

In “The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness,” Michelle Alexander wrote, “The genius of the current caste system, and what most distinguishes it from its predecessors, is that it appears voluntary.

People choose to commit crimes, and that’s why they are locked up or locked out, we are told.”

Trying again Despite the Justice Department’s determination that

Abrams is reaching out across the state to get voters to register and vote, across lines of race. Not surprisingly, she sees Kemp’s actions as biased: “This is simply a redux of a failed system that is both designed to scare people out of voting and … for those who are willing to push through, make it harder for them to vote.”

Kemp responded not as a neutral state elections official, but as a partisan candidate, accusing Abrams of being afraid to run on her record and “using fear to fund-raise.” Kemp claims that it has never been easier to register in Georgia. His conflict of interest, however, makes that hard to believe.

Other secretaries of state have stepped down when deciding to run for office. Kemp’s refusal to do so undermines not only his word, but the credibility of his office.

Georgia, like other states in the South, has a long and dark history of voter suppression. After Justice John Roberts and the

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for them to access alternatives to smoking. E-cigarettes may change, even save, their lives.

The ads that tell us that smoking kills tells only part of the story. The other part is that nicotine has major negative health effects, but that those who are addicted can ingest it less harmfully. This should be of particular concern to the African-American community, since so many are dying from smoke-related causes.

Public policy should embrace, not condemn, electronic cigarettes. And health advocates should not be fooled by the hype of vaping prohibition while smoking addicts are seeking alternatives.

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conservative gang of five on the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act, many states, particularly those in the South controlled by Republicans, rolled out new voter suppression laws.

Nothing could be more corrosive to democratic elections, and to Georgia’s effort to become a leader of the New South. The election is less than a month away.

Kemp ‘a throwback’ Abrams offers Georgians a new day, one that will attract interest around the world. Kemp remains the referee and the Republican candidate, a throwback to an age that few in Georgia and the South would want to return.

We all have an interest in elections that are free and fair. Democracy depends on that. The legitimacy of our officials depends on that. It is too bad that Brian Kemp has chosen to ignore that basic principle.

Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. is president/CEO of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition.

Race not mentioned So it is with voter suppression laws. They purport to target people who supposedly can’t be bothered to acquire photo identification, or who supposedly misspell their own names – never mind that it is overwhelmingly voters of color who lack the documentation to acquire required identification, or whose names are likely to be misspelled by overwhelmingly White county elections workers. Poll taxes and literacy tests didn’t explicitly mention race, either.

History will look no more kindly on the 21st Century Jim Crow.

Ultimately, these efforts to suppress voters of color are mere sandbags against the rising current of an increasingly racially diverse electorate. They may delay but never halt our progress toward equality.

Marc Morial is president/CEO of the National Urban League.

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Nobel winner inspired by the women he treats

BY STACY M. BROWN NNPA NEWSWIRE

Having treated more than 50,000 rape victims at Panzi Hospital in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Dr. Denis Mukwege is known as “the man who mends women.”

“The strength of the women I have been treating for more than two decades is what inspires me,” the newly minted Noble Peace Prize winner told NNPA Newswire this week.

“Their resilience and their courage is a daily source of inspiration,” he said.

Surprised by the Nobel Prize announcement earlier this month, Mukwege said he was performing surgery when he began hearing people yelling.

“This is when I understood that this burst of enthusiasm from my colleagues was because I had just received the Nobel Peace Prize. I did not expect [to win] at all,” he said.

“My first reaction was to think of all the women, rape victims around the world, to whom I have dedicated my life for the past 20 years, who finally received the recognition they deserve,” Mukwege said.

An early calling The world-renowned gynecological surgeon is the founder and medical director at Panzi Hospital in Bukavu.

As a young child, Mukwege accompanied his father, a Pentecostal pastor, while visiting sick members of the community. He said

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He made the decision to specialize in gynecology and obstetrics after observing that female patients at Lemera Hospital in the Congo suffered from insufficient medical care, which caused complications during their deliveries.

Working on issues of maternal health, since 1999, Mukwege and his staff at Panzi Hospital have helped to care for more than 50,000

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survivors of sexual violence.

No charge The hospital not only treats survivors with physical wounds, but also provides legal, and psycho-social services to its patients.

Patients who cannot afford post-rape medical care are treated without charge at Panzi Hospital.

“Many impacts are often ignored or forgotten. One of the first things that come to my mind is the deep psychological wounds suffered by victims, which – if not given the proper care – can last a lifetime,” Mukwege said.

“These psychological con-

sequences are often ignored, yet they have an impact not only on the survivors, but also their relations with their families and with society as a whole,” he related.

“Broadly speaking, I think it is essential to listen to victims because they – more than anyone else – know what they want and what they need. Listening to survivors is also a way to empower them, which is an important step in their healing process,” he said.

The rape ‘weapon’ The birth of the #MeToo movement and the awarding of the Nobel Prize to Mukwege and Iraqi Yazidi

human rights activist Nadia Murad, who has detailed her life as an ISIS sex slave, illustrate that mentalities are slowly beginning to change and that there’s a gradual evolution in mindset, the doctor stated.

“However, I argue that rape is a weapon of mass destruction, cheaper than a gun and terribly effective, it is still widely used today in conflict zones to terrorize populations, not only in DRC, but also in Myanmar, South Sudan, Iraq, and other places,” he said.

“When women’s sexual organs are used as battlefields, the social fabric of communities is destroyed, impacting the society as a whole. In Congo especially, as women are the heart of the household, the consequences of sexual violence

are irreversible and transgenerational.

“I do not think that governments are yet fully aware of the magnitude of this phenomenon and its consequences.”

Hearing the victims Mukwege said the Black Press should remain vigilant about allowing the voices of victims to be heard. “I believe that the voices of all minorities need to resonate strongly to complete and sometimes challenge the majority’s narrative,” he said.

“This is of course the case of African-American voices – illustrating the essential role of the Black Press – as well as the voices of all victims of sexual violence worldwide.”

South African student makes history by using official language in thesis

BY STACY M. BROWN NNPA NEWSWIRE

Nompumelelo Kapa recently made history by being the first person at the 102-year-old University of Fort Hare in Eastern Cape, South Africa, to write a thesis in isiXhosa.

In explaining the reasons she wrote her thesis in her mother tongue, Kapa said isiXhosa had become stifled as a result of “people finding it fashionNompumelelo able to write and speak Kapa in other languages, especially English, and in the process losing their identity and roots and endangering our heritage.”

The school, which in the mid-20th century earned a reputation for creating a Black African elite, offers a Western-style academic education to students from across sub-Saharan Africa.

“This is indeed a beautiful experience. I love my language so much,” Kapa told London’s Daily Dispatch.

Naming thesis For her efforts, the married mother of two and high school teacher received a doctorate in literature and philosophy.

“We are talking about transforming and decolonizing Africa, so isiXhosa should be considered and we also want to produce more isiXhosa writers, journalists, translators and others,” Kapa noted.

The title of her thesis is, “Aspects of Culture and the Humor that Influ-

ence Naming in Selected IsiXhosa Texts: What’s in a Name?”

Professor Nomsa Satyo called Kapa’s feat a milestone, a first of its kind.

Home language There are 11 official languages in South Africa, of which Xhosa is one of the most widely spoken, according to South African tourism officials.

Approximately 16 percent of South Africa’s population, or 8.3 million people, cite Xhosa as their home language.

Xhosa is characterized by a number of clicking sounds, which are formed by the tongue. These are represented by the letters c, x and q.

Those that speak the Xhosa language are usually part of an ethnic group known as the amaXhosa.

This language is officially referred to as isiXhosa.

Another milestone Most of the languages in South Africa that involve tongue-clicking originate from the indigenous Khoisan people, who included plenty of different clicks in their speech and language, according to the website, sa-venues.com.

Reportedly, it has been a milestone year for South African languages with another student, Hleze Kunju, becoming the first Ph.D. student at Rhodes University in South Africa to write his thesis in isiXhosa.

“This study‚ on onomastics (the history and origin of a name) will contribute towards the development of the orthography (spellings) of isiXhosa so as to be on a par with that of languages that have been standardized,” Satyo said.

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Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and their guests hear information about the amendments.

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supports are Amendment 4, which restores voting rights for felons and Amendment 8 that mandates term limits for school boards. The league worked diligently and pushed the Supreme Court to remove the Amendment 8 from the ballot, according to Junkins.

Volusia County School Board member Ida Wright fought alongside the league

to ensure this amendment was removed and brought to the attention of current voters.

Wright, who is also a member of the sorority, said she would have hoped for a larger attendance of students since many of the amendments apply to them or will eventually.

“It’s very crucial for students to understand the importance of all amendments and how it will affect them,” said Wright, who is the dean of the school of business at B-CU. Junkins, meanwhile, said the league is happy to an-

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uents and make City Hall more accountable to residents.

Quanita May, Daytona Beach Commissioner Zone 3: A small business owner, May has impressed us with her level of volunteerism with youth at Campbell Middle School and with senior citizens in public housing and at local community centers.

Her civic-minded activities far predate her first run for office. That contrasts with her opponent, Amy Pyle, who knew little about Bethune-Cookman University, referred to the Daytona

Times-NAACP forum listening audience as “you guys,” and has spent her time as a city activist focused on beachside issues.

We believe May’s energetic service, her wide range of contacts throughout the city, and her thoughtfulness and willingness to listen and learn will serve the entirety of Zone 3 and the city well.

Katienna Brown-Gardner, Daytona Beach Commissioner Zone 5: The incumbent, Danette Henry, also didn’t bother to show up at the Daytona TimesNAACP forum. Brown-

nounce that student membership is free.

A few local candidates were in attendance and each spoke about the value of voting and their positions.

Quanita May, candidate for Daytona Beach Zone 3 commissioner, spoke about learning all sectors of the community and educating the community. She also emphasized economics and politics within the community.

Markesha James, a candidate for DeLand Com-

mission Seat 5, and Daytona Beach Zone 5 Commissioner Dannette Henry, who is seeking re-election, also spoke on the importance of voting.

Junkins said the league has gotten numerous requests for similar forums like these and want to continue this drive.

The league and other organizations will host a “Party at the Polls” on Sunday to encourage early voting. It will be from noon to 3 p.m. at the Pavilion on City Island, next to City Island Library in Daytona Beach.

Gardner did, and impressed us with her forthright answers to pointed questions and her willingness to serve. Brown-Gardner deserves a chance to see if she can reverse Henry’s tradition of poor constituent service in what Brown-Gardner called “Daytona’s forgotten zone.”

Linda Gaustad, Circuit Judge, 7th Judicial Circuit, Group 15: She appeared at the Daytona Times-NAACP forum and impressed us with her demeanor and breadth of legal experience, especial-

ly regarding civil matters such as family law. Her opponent, Ryan Will, did not appear.

Volusia Soil and Water Conservation District, Seat 1: Both William Bliss and Derrick Orberg appeared at the Daytona Times-NAACP forum.

Of the two, Bliss’ experience as a college professor is well-suited for this often overlooked, unpaid, but important elected position that focuses on educating residents about local environmental issues.

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Another good season has Lopez on cusp of playoffs

BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES

The Father Lopez Green Wave (6-2) have put together an impressive season. The team currently is third in Region 2-3A and is in position for a playoff spot.

The top six teams in each region make the playoffs in Classes 1A through 4A based on a points system that takes the teams with the top point averages, which is weighed by the team’s wins and losses and their opponents.

Last year only four teams got in, but the field was expanded this season.

Underclassmen team Lopez’ only losses came from Clearwater Superior Intercollegiate (5-3) by a score of 30-10 and Cocoa Space Coast (5-3) 28-26.

“Everything has been working. We have playmakers on offense. All these guys are underclassmen. I think our quarterback is the best in the county. Injuries hurt us in our losses. We lost two really good teams, but we had chances to win both games,” said Matt Knauss, Father Lopez’ head coach.

Lopez has a dual-threat playmaking quarterback in sophomore T.J. Lockley.

“I feel good about leading the team. I don’t mind being depended upon,” responded Lockley.

Other key players Junior running back Nathan Braswell is another top playmaker; he missed a few games earlier this season due to injury.

“My time out motivated me. It showed me how much football means to me.

I’m glad to be back and helping this team,” said Braswell.

Sophomore running back/defensive back Wayne Mathews and freshman receiver/defensive back, Eddie Whipple are also playmakers.

They also have talented two-way linemen in senior Rashane Gittens along with juniors Brayden Antonelli and Jose Ugarte. All three missed time due to injury.

Going their way To win games, some things have gone the Green Wave’s way.

“Things have gone well.

We started the year with injuries to Braswell, Gittens, Ugarte and Antonelli.

Without those injuries we are probably undefeated right now, but that’s football. It was tough without them, but we held our own.

When they returned, we started clicking on offense plus our defense has been good,” Knauss related.

The Green Wave team doesn’t mind excelling without much publicity.

“I like it. I like being an underdog. I was a 5A D-I receiver in high school. At this level, no one expects a lot from you. Only you believe in you. You play loose and hard with a chip on your shoulder. We’re not worried about the attention. The team just wants to win. We play hard and have fun. We’re like a family,” said Knauss.

Braswell added, “We are more dedicated than ever.

Everyone is playing with all their heart. We never give up. If there is a bad play, we are just motivated to do better on the next play.

Next up Lopez clinches a playoff spot with a win over Warner Christian Academy (08) on Oct. 27.

Lockley stated, “We are excited about getting this program back to the play-

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Nathan Braswell (4) of Father Lopez High gets in the open field during a game this season.

Father Lopez’ Wayne Matthews looks to get around the edge during the game against Cocoa Space Coast earlier this season.

Quarterback T.J. Lockley throws a pass during a game earlier this season. The dual threat quarterback has Father Lopez in position to make the post season.

offs for the first time in over four years.”

The Green Wave also

believes in each other.

They believe that they can win. They have a swagger and confidence. We have had a lot of kids step up,” Knass added.

plays Atlantic at Spruce Creek High on Nov. 2 in the season finale.

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Knauss told the Daytona Times, “A win over Warner gets us in. Then it’s a matter of seeding. We get bonus points since Warner made the playoffs two years ago. We’re playing for a home game. Our seniors want one.

“Our last home game was Oct. 5. Many teams that we beat last year dropped us from their schedule. Atlantic has a good record, which will help us with points. We beat Satellite and Taylor, which could move up in the standings with wins.”

Regardless of what happens, the 2018 Green Wave are special.

“We have talent. Lopez has had talent in the past, but I think that this team

Halifax Health to present inaugural Ride to Stop Suicide Poker Run

Halifax Health will present the inaugural Ride to Stop Suicide Poker Run on Saturday, Nov. 3.

The motorcycle ride will begin at 9 a.m. with a blessing of the bikes at Halifax Health – Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services, 841 Jimmy Ann Drive, Daytona Beach.

The Ride to Stop Suicide Poker Run is being held to raise awareness about the devastating epidemic of suicide.

Top prep Oct. 26 football Games DeLand (7-1, 2-1) at Jacksonville Sandalwood (53, 1-2): The Bulldogs are in position for an at-large playoff bid, but a win over the Saints with a Flagler Palm Coast win over Mandarin forces a tiebreaker between the three teams for the district 8A-1 title and automatic playoff bid.

Flagler Palm Coast (7-2, 2-1) at Jacksonville Mandarin (5-3, 3-0): Same scenario as DeLand for playoffs. These Bulldogs would rather beat the Mustangs and force that a three-way tie breaker for the district title and automatic playoff spot.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2016, nearly 45,000 Americans age 10 or older died by suicide. It’s the 10th leading cause of death and is one of just three leading causes that are on the rise.

The checkpoints The cross-county ride will feature five checkpoints: Stop 1 – Halifax Health - Hospice Ormond Beach Care Center, 235 Booth Road, Ormond Beach Stop 2 – Halifax Health - Emergency Department of Deltona, 3300 Halifax Crossing Blvd., Deltona Stop 3 – Halifax Health New Smyrna Beach Family Practice, 807 State Road 44, New Smyrna Beach Stop 4 – Halifax Health Medical Center of Port Orange, 1041 Dunlawton Ave., Port Orange Stop 5 – Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach, 303 N. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona Beach

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Seabreeze (1-7, 0-4) at Mainland (6-3, 4-0): This is the area’s biggest rivalry.

The Buccaneers wrapped up the district 6A-13 crown and are headed to the playoffs. Can the Sandcrabs make this a game?

Deltona (4-4, 2-2) at Matanzas (3-5, 2-2): This should be one of the more competitive games.

University (1-8) at Spruce Creek (2-6): This should also be a competitive game.

Prep Sports Seven football rankings 1. DeLand (7-1), 2. *Mainland (6-3), 3. Flagler Palm Coast (7-2), 4. New Smyrna Beach (6-2), 5. Father Lopez (6-2), 6. Atlantic (5-2), 7. Trinity (6-2). *Denotes district champion and earned automatic playoff spot.

Memory wall too The final stop at Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach will feature live entertainment, food, drinks, prizes and veterans pinning.

Participants will have the chance to reflect upon loved ones lost at the memory wall and designated sacred space at the event.

Suicide support partners will be in attendance. Activities at the final stop will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Registration cost The cost to register for the motorcycle ride is $15 and includes the first hand and a food voucher. The cost for passengers is $10. Additional hands are $5.

Prizes for participants include $100 for the best hand, $100 for the worst hand, door prizes and a 50/50 chance drawing.

Proceeds from this event will benefit the Halifax Health – Foundation, which uses philanthropy and charitable gifts to supplement much-needed health services for the community.

To register, visit www. halifaxhealth.org/pokerrun.

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Library workshop offers tips for grant-seekers Nonprofit employees can learn how to use the Foundation Directory Online database at 4:30 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 12, at the Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 E. Magnolia Ave., Daytona Beach.

Librarian Lorri Davis will demonstrate the use of the database during this hands-on workshop. Patrons who have a library card can access the database without charge.

Due to limited seating, registration is required.

Call 386-257-6036 or visit www.volusialibrary.org and click on the calendar tab.

The library is open from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday and Saturday.

Impressionist painter’s work on display at B-CU The Visual Arts Gallery at Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) is hosting “Inspiration,” an at show featuring the work of impressionist painter Doreen Hardie.

The opening reception is Friday, Oct. 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the gallery, located at the Mary McLeod Bethune Performing Arts Center, 640 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd., Daytona Beach.

“Hardie’s landscapes and people scenes, done in an impressionistic style, reflect her deep faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and Doreen the beauty He created in the world around Hardie her. Doreen works primarily in oils,” her website states.

She maintains The Word Gallery studio in Palm Coast.

Free admission The exhibit will be on display at the gallery through Dec. 31.

Hardie will discuss her work at the free event on Oct. 26.

The Visual Arts Gallery at Bethune-Cookman University is free and open to the public Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Funding for this gallery space comes, in part, from Volusia County’s ECHO Grants in Aid program.

For more information on the art exhibit or the gallery, call 386-481‐2774. More on the artist is available at doreenhardie.com.

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These are some of Doreen Hardee’s paintings.

Fish fry to benefit Volusia Volunteers in Medicine A fish fry followed by a gospel music festival is set for Saturday, Oct. 27, at New Life Church, 1625 Derbyshire Road, Daytona Beach.

The fish fry is from 1 to 2:30 p.m.; the concert is 2:30 to 5 p.m.

This event is a fundraiser for Volusia Volunteers in Medicine, a Daytona Beach based non-profit medical clinic providing free primary health care to Volusia County’s working uninsured adults.

The Volusia Volunteers in Medicine is located inside the Odessa Chambliss Center at Bethune-Cookman University.

RSVP to 386-316-2771 if you plan to attend.

TnT Paranormal Investigators will present Paranormal 105 at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at DeBary Hall Historic Site, 198 Sunrise Blvd., DeBary.

The team will lead a virtual tour of Florida’s most haunted locations. Topics will include legend tripping, ghosts, orbs, light anomalies, electronic voice phenomena, matrixing and disembodied voices.

A Q-and-A session will follow, and participants can share their own paranormal experiences.

Reservations are not required.

County to collect hazardous waste in New Smyrna Volusia County’s Solid Waste Division will host a free collection event for household hazardous materials Saturday, Oct. 27.

Residents may drop off old paint, solvents, automobile and household batteries, pool chemicals, pesticides, motor oil, gasoline, other household chemicals, and up to 10 fluorescent lamps from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at New Smyrna Beach Public Works, 124 Industrial Park Ave., New Smyrna Beach.

Only unmixed household hazardous waste will be accepted. Insulin needles will be accepted in approved containers; the containers will not be returned. Businesses are not eligible for free disposal.

Residents also may bring their household hazardous waste to the Tomoka Landfill in Port Orange or the West Volusia Transfer Station in DeLand year-round for free disposal. The landfill is open from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

The transfer station is open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday.

Both facilities provide free paint exchange programs and residential electronic waste recycling.

For more information, call Volusia County’s Solid Waste Division at 386-9472952.

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