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Next goal for Durham: County Council Current city employee and former pastor to run for Cusack’s at-large seat BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES
Dr. L. Ronald Durham, the City of Daytona Beach’s Community Relations manager and former pastor of Greater Friendship Baptist Church, is running for office. Durham will seek the Volusia County Council at-large seat in the 2018 election. “I want to be part of the process to help shape the future of this county. If I am not a part of the
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process to help find solutions to the problems that we have here, then I can never complain about the decisions made that I do not agree with,” Durham told the Dayto-
na Times. The seat is currently held by Joyce Cusack who will term out; she is currently the only AfricanAmerican serving on the council.
With Cusack’s blessing It was Cusack who encouraged Durham to run.
“I would like to continue many of the things that she started in her successful terms on the council and add on more. She has been on the forefront of issues. She has also worked to bridge the gap between the east side and west side of the county. Her endorsement of me for this office is one of defining factors that challenged me to run. If not for her blessing and support, I probably wouldn’t run,” he related. Durham is aware of the lack of diversity on the council and the likelihood that he would remain the only Black member. “It’s important to have a county council that looks like the county and represents the interests of all segments of the county. I believe
it is important to have AfricanAmericans sitting on the council,” said Durham.
List of goals Durham feels that he can actually make a difference. He said, “I would like to focus on improving the lives of people here in Volusia county.” Issues that Durham wants to tackle in office include: Improving roads and transportation, retention of existing businesses, attracting new businesses that would pay a living wage, balancing the county budget, access to affordable health care, finding solutions to homelessness and eventually eradicating homeless-
ness in Volusia County. Reducing crime and public safety is another major goal. “I plan to work with the Sheriff’s Department and Sheriff (Mike) Chitwood to consistently broker innovation that can help men and women in law enforcement to do the best job they can to protect the citizens and to ensure public safety,” stated Durham.
The indivisible divide Uniting the county and eradicating the “Palmetto Curtain’’ is another aim for Durham if elected to office. Durham explained, “The ‘Palmetto Curtain’ is the invisible diSee DURHAM, Page 2
Some local summer camps still have space
MEMORIAL DAY 2017
Remembering veterans’ sacrifice and service
BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES
A Memorial Day Patriotic Remembrance was held on Monday at Daytona Memorial Park to pay tribute to local veterans and members of the military. A Champions of Freedom presentation highlighted local veterans who served and sacrificed to defend the nation’s freedom. Area residents of all ages participated in the ceremony at the Bellevue Avenue park, which included a meet-and-greet with veterans as well as a free lunch for attendees. Middle and high school students who participated in “The True Meaning of Memorial Day’’ essay contest were recognized. The purpose was to help students understand the meaning of the holiday. The remembrance event was hosted by Lohman Community Outreach, a program of Lohman Funeral Homes, Cemeteries & Cremation.
Parents looking for something for their kids to do need not fret. There still are plenty of summer activities available although some might be considered pricey. The City of Daytona Beach has activities available through both its Leisure Services and Cultural Services Departments. Leisure Services has summer camps ongoing at three different locations. Those locations are the Dickerson Community Center, 308 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.; Midtown Cultural and Educational Center, 925 George W. Engram Blvd; and the Yvonne Scarlett Golden Cultural & Educational Center, 100 Vine St. “We are focusing on our summer camps at the three locations. …We do have limited programs. We still have some space available. We have extended our registration deadline,” said Percy Williamson, Leisure Services director.
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Evenings the same The Boys and Girls Club is partnering with the city to bring the camp at the Dickerson CenSee CAMPS, Page 2
Volusia League of Cities honors city officials, employees FROM STAFF REPORTS
The Volusia League of Cities presented its 2017 Distinguished Service Awards on May 25 at the Sanborn Center in DeLand. The organization promotes communication among the municipalities and municipal leaders in the Volusia area, fosters cooperative action in meeting common needs, represents Volusia area cities to the state league of cities, the state legislature, state agencies, county and federal government and promotes sound municipal government throughout Volusia County.
Honorees The Presidents Award went to Chet Bell, Randy Croy and Ray Salazar. The Mayor Blaine O’Neal Award of Excellence was presented to Joe W. Yarbrough of the City of South Daytona Beach.
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The Elected Official of the Year went to the following: Mayor Bob Apgar, DeLand; Mayor Derrick Henry, Daytona Beach; and Mayor John Penny, Holly Hill. Michael “Jake’ Johansson of Port Orange was named the Executive of the Year. The Employee of the Year award went to the following: Mandy Osweiler, Administration, Oak Hill, Michelle Vallance, Administration, New Smyrna Beach; Richard “Ric’’ Goss, Community Planning and Development, Ormond Beach; Donna Banks, Economic Enrichment, New Smyrna Beach; Roni Jackson, Parks and Recreation, Daytona Beach Shores; Caroline Dorton, Public Safety, Orange City; Jonathan Dolan, Public Safety, Port Orange; Matt Doan, Public Works and Utilities, Deltona. The Citizen of the Year honorees were Bob Storke of Orange City and the Trap Neuter Return Program volunteers of Deltona.
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Daytona Beach Commissioner Paula Reed, left, is shown with Daytona Mayor Derrick Henry and wife, Dr. Stephanie Henry, along with Assistant City Manager Betty Goodman.
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On NAACP roots
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Ben Jealous, former president of NAACP, speaks in Baltimore on Dec. 17, 2015, during the Campaign for Justice, Safety and Jobs news conference to call for police reform in light of the previous day’s mistrial verdict in police officer William Porter’s trial. Porter was one of the officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray.
Jealous goes into politics – running for Maryland governor BY HAZEL TRICE EDNEY TRICE EDNEY NEWS WIRE
Former NAACP President Benjamin Todd Jealous, also a former Black press executive, is launching a political career. Perhaps recently best known as a surrogate for Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, Jealous confirmed this week that he is running for governor of Maryland. He cited his long record of civil rights and the diversity of the state of Maryland as being to his favor. “When I was president of the NAACP I learned just how quickly my neighbors here were prepared to move forward on civil rights. In one year, we abolished the death penalty, we passed marriage equality, we passed the Dream Act,” he said this week in an interview with the Trice Edney News Wire. “I’m running for governor because I believe we’re prepared to move just as quickly in moving forward on our education, on employment, on the environment while continuing to protect civil rights. I’m running for governor because I believe we can do much better by our kids right now.”
Eight candidates Jealous is entering a crowd-
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ter while the Central Daytona Beach Police Athletic League is doing the same at the Yvonne Scarlett Golden center. The city runs and operates the summer program at Midtown and another at Ortona Playground at 1206 North Halifax Ave. The three recreation centers still have their usual evening activities as camps end at 5 p.m. “Our facilities still have same activities going in the evenings. It’s just that during the camp time the facilities won’t be available. After 5 p.m., regular activities resume. We even have gym schedules for our three centers,” said Williamson.
Pool reopens There also is free open swim at the Campbell Aquatic Center located at 313 School St. and the Cypress Aquatic Center at 981 George W. Engram Blvd. Open swim hours, which are free, will be at Campbell Monday through Saturday from noon until 4 p.m., and at Cypress from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. The Campbell pool has a grand re-opening scheduled for Saturday, June 3, from noon until 4 p.m. It’s free to the public. “We encourage everyone to come out and take part of the
ed field of seven other candidates for the Democratic primary to be held June 26, 2018. He believes disaffection for the scandal-laden Trump administration may cause voters to lean back toward Democratic leadership after electing Republican Gov. Larry Hogan in November 2014. Hogan is eligible to run for re-election. “Larry Hogan is governor of Maryland because in 2014, we had a high tide of Republican turnout and an ebb tide of Democratic turnout,” Jealous said. He pointed out that Hogan won by 60,000 votes after 125,000 Democrats who had voted in 2010 didn’t show up to vote in 2014. “In this era of President Trump, they can only remember having a president that is competent to serve. And now they see the impact of having a president that is quite the opposite,” Jealous said. “So long as we turn out Democratic voters who are used to voting in gubernatorial elections, there’s almost no way that he can win.”
Will Sanders help? The election will be held Nov. 6, 2018. But first Jealous must distinguish himself among the crowded Democratic field. In that regard, he may just have a activities. We are excited about the re-opening of Campbell pool and we invite everyone to its grand opening,” Williamson said. The pool at Campbell was closed down for the past two years and renovations have been ongoing in recent months. The renovation cost is over $115,000. Here is a partial list of camps available in the area.
Central Daytona Beach PAL Summer Camp This camp takes place Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. at the Yvonne Scarlett Golden Educational & Cultural Center from June 5-Aug. 4. The program fee is $450 for both Daytona residents and non-residents. There is a $25 registration fee. The camp is open for kids ages 6 through 12. Call 386-671-5119 or email Linda@cdbpal.com.
City of Daytona Beach Summer Camp This camp takes place at Midtown on Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. for ages 5-16. The program runs through July 28. Call 386-671-5540 for more information. The cost is $30 per week per child. The cost per second child is $27 per week and $25.50 per third child. The total cost for one child is $295. For three children, the total cost is $817.50.
not-so-secret weapon. If he can win an endorsement from Sen. Bernie Sanders, it may bolster his chances significantly. “Let’s just see,” was Jealous’ only response when asked whether he expects to receive Sanders’ endorsement. Sanders won 36 percent of the vote in Maryland’s Democratic presidential primary. If Jealous can win a majority of those voters, plus a significant portion of Maryland’s 45 percent Black vote, he is a strong contender to win the Democratic nomination. But the key will be to excite the Democratic base to the polls. Jealous believes he has the record to do just that. Maryland has a 45 percent White constituency and 10 percent that encompasses other races. Jealous believes his background and civil rights record could attract a following similar to the “Rainbow Coalition” that was amassed during the Jesse Jackson presidential campaign, for which Jealous also worked in 1988.
Civil rights family Jealous was born in Pacific Grove, Calif. But his parents, a mixed-race couple, had met in Baltimore. His father, Fred Jealous, who was White, helped integrate lunch counters in the South. His mother, Ann Jealous,
Swimming lessons The Cypress Aquatic Center has swimming lessons for children 6 months-12 years old on Saturdays from June 17-July 8. The cost is $30 per four class sessions. Scholarships are available for those who qualify, which could drop the cost to $5.
Free movies The Cobb Daytona 12 Luxury Theaters, 1850 Legends Lane near the Daytona Beach International Speedway, is offering free movie nights for kids all ages. Shows start at 10 a.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. For more information and schedule, call 386- 944-3922 or go to www.CobbTheaters.com.
Summer Science Day Camp Derbyshire Place Christian Community Center, 962 Derbyshire Road in Holly Hill, is offering a summer science camp. It runs from June 12-30 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday for rising fifth graders and ninth graders. The cost is $150 for the full three-week program. The camp will explore the properties of water, explore engineering principals and investigate how energy works. It includes field trips along with recreational activities. More information: Contact Marilyn Beecher at 386-9477708 or derbyshireplace@gmail. com.
worked with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee in the 1960s. As a teenager, Jealous became steeped in civil and voting rights work and spent summers in Baltimore with his maternal grandparents. “The combination of an activist rooted in the tradition of the NAACP and the civil rights movement and an activist rooted in the Bernie camp, gives us a broad base that looks like Maryland similar to what you saw of Doug Wilder in Virginia after the Jesse Jackson campaign,” Jealous said.
Former NNPA director Jealous’ career has been woven with civil rights and politics. Between 2000-2004 he served as executive director of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA). Earlier in his career, he’d worked as an editor for the historic Jackson Advocate newspaper in Mississippi. After NNPA, he became founding director of Amnesty International’s U. S. Human Rights Program. In 2008, he became the historically youngest NAACP president at the age of 35, an office he held until 2012. He later became a venture capitalist with the Oakland, Calif.-based Kapor
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vide between the east side and west side of the county that I have come aware of as I work with the homeless issue in Daytona Beach.” The current president of the Volusia County Black Democratic Party believes that his careers as a pastor and City of Daytona Beach employee have helped prepare him for office. “I’ve been a pastor for 40 years and now working with the City of Daytona Beach, I now have a tremendous insight into the things that people in general look for in their individual lives as citizens in Volusia County. I have had the pleasure to talk to hundreds people as a pastor to see what their needs are,” Durham noted. He further added, “Working with the City of Daytona Beach has given me the insight to see how government really functions and what the processes are to getting things accomplished in government. These two experiences have given me the insight to see both sides of both the public and government issues.”
Early years Durham was born in Passaic, New Jersey, where he was raised by his grandparents who lived humbly. He graduated from Passaic High. Durham earned his bachelor’s
“I’m blessed to have lived my life as a progressive in the Black community who is committed to fighting for a better life for everyone in our community and ultimately for everyone in every community…It’s that life, that path that starts with Jesse Jackson ’88 and goes all the way through Bernie Sanders’ 2016 campaign,” he recounts. “It’s that life that started with my parents and my grandparents rooted in the NAACP, raised in the NAACP; ultimately leads into the labor movement and the environmentalist movement and the LGBT movement and the women’s rights movement. That’s me, that’s where I’m rooted and where this campaign is rooted.” If he wins, Jealous would become the nation’s fourth Black governor in modern history. The others were Virginia’s Gov. L. Douglas Wilder, elected in 1989; Massachusetts’ Gov. Deval Patrick, elected in 2006 and re-elected in 2010; and New York’s Gov. David Paterson who served two years after the resignation of Gov. Eliot Spitzer in 2008.
Concerns about future Jealous, 44, has two young children to whom he often refers when expressing concerns about the future of Maryland. Reflecting on the economic deprivation that became a national spotlight during the Freddie Gray case, he accuses Hogan of having ignored Baltimore during his tenure. “This is a governor who has shifted millions of dollars away from public education and into voucher programs and who has toured the state with [Trumpappointed Education Secretary] Betsy Devos and has embraced Attorney General Sessions’ foolishness of trying to revive the failed war on drugs by also investing millions of dollars in building up law enforcement to go after heroin addicts as law breakers rather than as people who need to be sent to rehabilitation,” he says. “The only way to create a better future for Baltimore and its residents is to have a governor who is always for all of its residents; including Baltimore. Right now it feels too often that we have a governor who is always for all of Maryland except for Baltimore…You simply cannot starve a city that’s supposed to be the economic epicenter of the state and have the state prosper.” Ultimately, the voters of Maryland must be inspired enough to believe the election even matters. “It’s going to take us deciding that our children’s future, that our family’s economic future is important enough for us to turn out,” Jealous says. “And so, at the end of the day, we will do what it takes to turn out voters. Donald Trump will make that easier and Larry Hogan will make that easier still.” degree in theology at Shaw University and a master’s in theology at the American Bible Institute in Riverside, California. He attended Evangel Christian University in Monroe, Louisiana, where he earned a doctorate’s degree in theology. He has spent 40 years as a Baptist minister. He led Greater Friendship Baptist Church in Daytona Beach for 12 years.
Community involvement Following his tenure at Greater Friendship, Durham was a community liaison with Halifax Health Hospice in Volusia and Flagler counties before joining the City of Daytona Beach. In addition, Durham has worked as a civil rights activist and has led the Daytona Beach Chapter of the National Action Network. He also is a former trustee of Bethune Cookman-University and former president of the Daytona Beach Black Clergy Alliance. Durham also served as a co-chairman of F.A.I.T.H. (Fighting Against Injustice Towards Humanity). Durham also is the author of a book titled “The Secret Power of Prayer’’ and has the distinction of being the first Black pastor to pray before the Daytona 500 at the Daytona International Speedway.
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‘Fresh Wind, Fresh Start’ series set for Thursdays Join the Rev. Dr. E. J. Parker for a midweek service, taking off in a series beginning June 22 at noon. That’s every Thursday at the First Church of Palm Coast and Rev. Parker preaching, “Fresh Wind, Fresh Start, The Pentecost Experience.” Rev. Parker has distinguished himself as a practitioner and scholar in the field of homiletics. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies from Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio. His Master of Divinity degree was earned at the Candler School of Theology at Emory University, and the Doctor of Ministry degree in HomiletRev. Dr. E.J. ics, conferred with Parker distinction, from United Theological Seminary, Dayton Ohio. Rev. Parker’s contribution to the academy of homiletical pursuit is recognized as a staff writer and commentator for “The African-American Lectionary,” a digital, scholarly journal for preachers and Christian Educators. Rev. Parker’s passion for the preached Word is only surpassed by his care, concern and commitment for the people of God. He’s an ordained elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church and the pastor of Hurst Chapel A.M.E. Church, Riviera Beach. He has served congregations in Ohio, Georgia, Michigan and Florida, and as Annual Conference Trustee, Financial Secretary, and a member of the Board of Examiners (Board of Ordained Ministry). Rev. Parker is married to Gewanda J. Parker, and the parent of a grown son, in addition to the couple becoming parents of a daughter. Pastored by the Rev. Dr. Gillard S. Glover, First Church, located at 91 Old Kings Road North, Palm Coast, can be reached at 386-4465759.
‘Family Fun’ coming June 9 Join the “Family Fun,” June 9, 6 p.m., in the Matanzas High School gymnasium, 3535 Old Kings Road North, Palm Coast.
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Parents vs. the kids will be the issue behind the basketball games. There will be other games and surprises, including a bounce house, and backpacks will be given away. There’s positive impact by a youth choir. The Bridge Building Program, hosted by David and Danita Blow Ministries, will have on board representatives and vehicles from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Department, in addition to other first responders. For further details, email breakitdownblow@aol.com.
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Trombonist Ivan Ray, who recently returned from the Stellar Awards, will be the featured artist at the pastoral appreciation.
Daytona Deliverance to honor pastor With all the happenings around Palm Coast and the outlying communities, the Rev. Charlene Cothran, Victory Magazine publisher and associate pastor/event co-chair of Daytona Deliverance Church of God, pens that the congregation, Bethune-Cookman University students and family and friends, will pause to honor Bishop William A. Lee and Lady Sheila Lee on their “Eighth Pastoral Appreciation.” Inspired by Daniel 5:11, the theme is “Kingdom Moment, Kingdom Mentor, Kingdom Man.” The celebration begins June 9, 7 p.m., in “An Evening with the Lees,” produced by the Youth Department, and convened in fellowship hall of the church, 601 George W. Engram Boulevard, Daytona Beach. The “Kingdom Moment,” a festive, optional, black-tie banquet will take place June 10, 6 p.m., at the Peninsula Club of Daytona Beach. The evening highlight will be entertainment honoring the couple from trombone artist Ivan Ray of Jacksonville. Mr. Ray recently returned from his Las Vegas performance at the Stellar Awards. The “Kingdom Mentor,” a special morning worship experience,
Bishop William A. Lee will be honored by his church this month. will begin at 10:45 a.m., June 11, at Daytona Deliverance Church of God. The service will be led by Bethune-Cookman students, ministers, elders and pastors into whom Bishop Lee continuously imparts kingdom wisdom. The guest preacher will be Elder William Robinson, a sophomore at Bethune-Cookman University’s School of Religion. The “Kingdom Man” is a grand celebration, beginning 5 p.m., June 11. A special surprise awaits Bishop and Lady Lee as church
members, family and friends will gather to encourage, bless and congratulate “a man in our kingdom in whom is found the spirit of the Holy God!” (Daniel 5:11). For further details, contact Rev. Cothran at 386-585-5484, or email GoTellitChar@yahoo.com.
Learn about Flagler history On my way home while driving, I recently discovered that
Students in Halifax Health program receive diplomas SPECIAL TO THE DAYTONA TIMES
Eight Project SEARCH Volusia County students received their high school diplomas on May 26 during a ceremony held in the auditorium at Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach honoring the program’s first graduating class in Volusia County. Students in the inaugural class of Project SEARCH Volusia County included Arianna Almo, Stephanie Campbell, John Hawk, Tasha Issac, Leonard Jamison, Cristian Lozada, Heather McGinnis and Clayton Morales. The graduates, who were enrolled in Volusia County Schools
Summertime fertilizer ban begins in Volusia Volusia County’s summertime fertilizer ban began June 1 and continues through Sept. 30. During this time, residents and lawn care companies may not apply nitrogen or phosphorus to lawns and landscape plants. Volusia County’s fertilizer ordinance includes these provisions: • The application of fertilizers containing phosphorus is prohibited at all times unless a soil or plant-tissue deficiency is verified. • The application of fertilizers containing nitrogen is prohibited from June 1 through Sept. 30 of each year. • Fertilizer containing nitrogen may be applied only between Oct. 1 and May 31 and must contain at least 50 percent slow-release nitrogen. • Fertilizer may not be applied within 15 feet of water bodies.
Exceptional Student Education program, had completed their senior year at their respective local high school, but had their diploma deferred for a year of special job-coached internships at Halifax Health and other community job sites.
Job offers Five of the eight graduates have been hired by Halifax Health in various ancillary support positions. In addition, two students have been hired by other local businesses, while the final student is expected to receive a job offer soon. “Halifax Health is extremely The ordinance applies to all homes and businesses, except in Deltona, which has its own fertilizer ordinance. Homeowners should check with their lawn care companies to make sure they are following the ordinance. Gardens and the application of compost are exempt.
Passed in 2014 Excess nutrients from fertilizer runoff can cause algae blooms and fish kills in waterways, spoiling recreational opportunities and the natural habitats and wildlife. The Volusia County Council passed the fertilizer ordinance in 2014 to protect the county’s springs and surface waters, particularly the Indian River Lagoon, where algae blooms and animal deaths have raised concerns in recent years.
Lawn-care tips Volusia County’s Environmental Management Division recommends these Florida-friendly lawn-care practices during the summer:
Flagler County is a popular sight, and radio listeners like myself were drawn to a broadcast, featuring the county’s centennial anniversary. Surprisingly, the broadcast was also televised, capturing the history and race relations of the yesteryears. The broadcast was explored by Centennial Anniversary Chair Carl Laundrie and notables Sisco Deen, Al Hadeed, Stanley Deen, Wanda Laundrie, Ray Mercer, and the Rev. Daisy Mae Henry, former Bunnell City Commissioner. So you too can see the YouTube broadcast, Google Rev. Daisy “Florida Frontiers Mae Henry Television/Florida Historical Society,’’ then access “Episode 13 Flagler County”, and finally “Florida Frontiers TV - Episode 13 - Flagler County,’’ where much can be learned. ••• As always, remember our prayers for the sick, afflicted, the prodigal son, or daughter, and the bereaved.
Celebrations Birthday wishes to Emma Wilson, Melanee Gaddis, and Emma Kendrick, June 3.
One-year program
Left to right: David Hall, director of volunteer services for Halifax Health, is shown with Leonard Jamison; Tasha Issac; Karen Hook, Volusia County Schools; Stephanie Campbell; Clayton Morales; Vickie Parnell, Volusia County Schools; Arianna Almo; Christian Lozada; and Brandon Davis, Progressive Abilities Support Services.
The Project SEARCH High School Transition Program is a unique, business-led, one-year school-to-work program that takes place entirely at the workplace. Total workplace immersion facilitates a seamless combination of classroom instruction, career exploration, and hands-on training through worksite rotations. The program provides real-life work experience to help youth with significant disabilities make successful transitions from school to adult life. Halifax Health is a host site for this nationally recognized program and its successful local joint venture between Volusia County Schools, Progressive Abilities Support Services (PASS) and the Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
proud to participate in this very special program. With the special job skills training they have received, these students have graduated into the next stage of adult
life with the help of motivated job coaches, teachers, family and coworkers,” said David Hall, director of volunteer services for Halifax Health.
• Pump some iron. Use Florida-friendly yard products that contain iron or other micronutrients to green up your lawn. • Get better dirt. Give your garden a boost by adding compost. Try organic soil amendments such as leaves, mulch and compost. • Pick better plants. Native and Florida-friendly plants require less fertilizer, water and overall care. • Keep the clippings. Leave grass clippings on the lawn. They can supply up to 50 percent of the nitrogen your grass needs. Local garden centers offer a variety of summer-safe yard products to help keep landscapes green and growing throughout the summer. Look for fertilizers that start with two zeros (such as 0-0-6) on the label; these do not contain nitrogen or phosphorous. For information about fertilizer use and soil testing, call the University of Florida/Volusia County Extension at 386-822-5778 or visit www.volusia.org/fertilizer.
Daytona State’s Enrollment Day set for June 3
Academic advisors also will be available to talk about academic programs such as Quanta-Honors College, which offers an alternative to regular college classes for highly motivated students.
Daytona State College’s Enrollment Day is set for Saturday, June 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the college’s Daytona Beach Campus. It provides an opportunity for students to complete everything from admission to registration. How it works: Students start by completing a Daytona State application, then meet with an admissions advisor and financial aid counselor, take an assessment test (if applicable), meet with an Academic Advisor, and then lock in their schedule. The campus venue is the Wetherell Center (Bldg. 100), 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. The Daytona State Financial Aid Office will be open to assist with college education financing and will provide assistance to complete the federal financial aid application (FAFSA).
Students unable to attend Enrollment Day can take advantage of the college’s extended registration hours for summer and fall classes, through Aug. 4: • Daytona Beach campus: 8 a.m. until 6:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday • DeLand campus: 8 a.m. until 6:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday • Deltona campus: 8 a.m. until 6:30 p.m., Monday • Flagler/Palm Coast campus: 8 a.m. until 6:30 p.m., Tuesday • New Smyrna Beach-Edgewater campus: 8 a.m. until 6:30 p.m., Monday Note: All other days, the campuses are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Friday, 8 a.m. until noon through Aug. 4; regular hours resume Aug. 7. For more information, e-mail Admissions@DaytonaState.edu or call 386-506-4471.
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Leadership is silent on domestic terrorism Twenty-two people died and more than 50 were injured when a terrorist jihadist released a bomb at the Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England on May 22. The heinous act of terrorism was condemned worldwide, as it should have been. Our 45th president was full of condemnation, although his very limited vocabulary only allowed him to call the perpetrators of the deadly attack “losers” (the same thing he called Rosie O’Donnell and Senator Chuck Schumer). House Speaker Paul Ryan also condemned the bombing in harsh terms and asked for a moment of silence to commemorate the “young and innocent” victims of terrorism.
Domestic terror Just a few miles away from Capitol Hill, though, an outstanding young Black man was massacred by an intoxicated and crazed racist. Second Lt. Richard Collins III would have graduated from Bowie State University on May 23, 2017. A distinguished part of the ROTC, he had received a commission as a second lieutenant in the United States Army and planned to work in Army intelligence. I suggest that Collins was the victim of domestic terrorism. Terrorism is defined as “the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.” The man who, unprovoked, stabbed Collins in the chest is little more than a domestic terrorist. My vocabulary is a
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little more advanced than 45’s, so I won’t call the devil (I refuse to call his name) that stabbed Collins a loser. He is a monster; a disgusting, depraved and soulless piece of human excrement. The death penalty is too good for him. The news in Washington, D.C., has explored many aspects of the massacre of Richard Collins III. It is impossible that House Speaker Ryan is unaware of the massacre. Yet Ryan has, to date, been silent about this. So has the 45th president. So have so many.
No condolences Attorney General Jeff Sessions, Mr. Law and Order, has not deigned to offer condolences to Richard Collins’ family or to make any of the broad generalizations that he likes to make when Black and Brown men are involved in crime. Why has there been no moment of silence on the Congressional floor for Second Lt. Richard Collins III? Why have the Republicans who support the military so strongly that they are prepared to slash social service spending to put billions in military spending not spoken up for this young Black man? I am sure some member of Congress will say that they’ve not
Trump administration charts a course to criminal injustice Dear Attorney General Jeff Sessions, the 20th century called. It wants its failed, heavy-handed criminal justice policies back. In a throwback to the George W. Bush administration, Sessions is widely expected to formally order all federal prosecutors to impose the harshest sentences for all drug offenses and offenders, including the return of the widely unpopular and discredited mandatory minimums.
Going backwards This “dumb on crime,” bygoneera approach to criminal justice will catapult our nation back to the days of racially-infected mass incarceration, warehousing Black and Brown bodies at a rate wildly disproportionate to their overall rate of population because of
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overzealously disproportionate law enforcement. It will perpetually ensnare nonviolent offenders, who have small chance of being rehabilitated while in prison, leaving them to face near-insurmountable obstacles and odds to fully re-enter society, while robbing already vulnerable communities of an exoffender’s future potential as an employed and civically engaged citizen. It comes with a heavy price tag
Yes, I’m writing about Trump again I’m among those who really would like to move on. But as a lawyer, I know that there’s a legal principle that says, “Silence is consent,” so I just can’t allow myself the luxury of ignoring current events without comment. First, can you believe the naivety of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross when stating that he was amazed that “The Donald’s” visit to Saudi Arabia was so successful? He based success on the fact that the visit did not draw a single protestor or oppositional placard.
No previous experience Ross’ comment speaks to the level of knowledge and experi-
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ence among Trump’s inner circle. Ross obviously failed to learn that protesting is illegal and banned in the kingdom. I’m sure somebody wanted to protest, but was not eager to face up to 15 years in a Saudi prison for doing so. If that statement isn’t bad enough, Ross appeared fascinated and enamored with a kingdom that is so repressive and regressive it doesn’t even allow women
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spoken up because this is not a national story, because the killing of one man, no matter how exceptional, may not merit a moment of silence for the whole Congress.
I disagree! When some Republicans are all-too-eager to embrace racist stereotypes, lifting up a young man who did all the right things and condemning his killing could be meaningful. To do that, though, Congress would have to implicitly (if not explicitly) acknowledge the toll that domestic terrorism has taken on AfricanAmerican communities. I suppose they would rather be silent. The evil, horrible University of Maryland student who killed Richard Collins III was part of an alt-right Facebook group. Why does Facebook facilitate the gathering of these racists? The FBI is supposedly “investigating” whether the Collins killing is a hate crime. They know it was! All they have to do is check the Facebook group and the mess they posted, or follow the repugnantly encouraging posts that the vicious killer has received from his high school classmates through social media.
Clearly hateful For example, Welby Burgone, who went to high school with the killer devil, now works for the Anne Arundel County (suburban Maryland) Police Department as a communications specialist. “You mess with crabo, you get a stabo,” Burgonet posted
for taxpayers – both in terms of safety and cost – with study after study revealing a cynically slim return on investment, if any. Sessions’ reversal of Obamaera policies that sought to correct the egregious wrongs of our nation’s broken criminal justice system – such as reserving the harshest sentencing and enforcement resources for serious, violent, high-level offenders – flies in the face of promising consensus that has been steadily building among civil rights and social justice organizations, states led by Conservative governors, and across the partisan divide in Congress.
Not a solution It seems everyone, except the Department of Justice, understands that flooding our prisons – and keeping private prisons in business to warehouse the anticipated overflow from federal prisons – is not a solution that has, or will, make us safer. According to data from The Sentencing Project, Louisiana has the highest state imprisonment rate, yet its governor recently announced a deal to reduce
to drive. As one Saudi cleric put it, “Driving could harm women’s ovaries!” To their credit, some women are not frightened and are challenging that and other archaic laws. Trump’s bluster regarding “radical Islamic terrorists” and keeping Muslims out of “AWVUH” (think he means “OUR”) country is familiar to all. However, when given the opportunity to express himself in Saudi Arabia, not once did he mention the phrase he condemned President Obama for not using. Is that hypocrisy, or did the carefully worded document in front of him preclude any “freestyling?” He’s now substituted “loser(s)” in his personal lexicon for the phrase “radical Islamic terrorists.”
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in response to an even more odious post that cheered the stabber on, writing, “That’s what happens when a nigger try (sic) to get frosty with an OG. Talk s---, get stabbed. lol.” And the FBI has to “investigate?” Even the Anne Arundel police must be questioned for their soft-peddling of this matter. Yes, they suspended Burgone and described his statement as “extremely insensitive.” It’s a lot more than that. It is brutal, it is repugnant, and someone with those views has no business working in law enforcement in any capacity! Second Lt. Richard Collins III was massacred on May 20. At this writing on May 26, there has been no congressional moment of silence, no outreach from the
45th president, no statement of repugnance about this domestic terrorism from anyone other than the presidents of both Bowie State University, where Collins was to graduate, and the University of Maryland at College Park, where the killer matriculated. Why are White leaders so silent on matters of domestic terrorism and the massacre of Richard Collins III? Shame on them and shame on those of us they represent for not demanding more!
the state’s prison population by 10 percent – an initiative that will save Louisiana taxpayers an estimated $78 million annually. Right now, four of the 10 top states with the highest incarceration rates are pursuing “smart on crime” criminal justice reforms that safely reduce our bloated prison population by focusing on alternatives to punishment and improved re-entry programs that increases the chances of ex-offenders never returning to prison. Going further And we should go a step further. How about working to keep as many people as we can out of the clutches of our broken, racially and socio-economically unjust criminal justice system in the first place? As a nation, we must agree to prioritize prevention and address crime before it happens. That means looking at – and effectively treating – the root causes of crimes. It means, among other things, housing the homeless, removing the heavy price tag and stigma around mental health and mental health services, feeding the hungry, ensuring a quality education
in every zip code, and providing work tied to living and gender-equitable wages.
about Russians interfering in our 2016 presidential election. Before he could clear US airspace, we were shocked with the news of an Oval Office meeting with two of Trump’s Russian buddies wherein he disclosed high-level military intelligence and berated former FBI Director James Comey as a “crazy nut case.” We have learned that Trump’s attempt to obstruct the investigation of possible collusion between his campaign and Russia to manipulate the 2016 election outcome is more expansive than originally thought. Not only did he (self-admittedly) fire Comey for that purpose, Trump solicited two other intelligence executives to use their influence to quash continuing inquiry into the matter. Trump has demonstrated his disdain for recognizing the intelligence of the American voter, but I hope he is not so deluded as to
think that while he is away The Russia Thing will disappear. He will also have to deal with the broken campaign promises outlined in his proposed budget
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Wrong direction The Department of Justice is moving in the wrong direction. A course correction is critical. The resistance remains firm especially among the states, which bear the fiscal brunt of policies that call for the indiscriminate filling of jails cells at a heavy cost to their budgets and the safety of their citizens. A growing number of states are reluctant to follow the Department of Justice’s lead, and we hope more states realize that crime can be reduced through a variety of methods that don’t involve throwing the book at people who can be rehabilitated, while keeping the public safe. We must resist the rollback. We must retreat from the failed policies of the past, not return to them.
Marc Morial is president and CEO of the National Urban League.
More to come I will address this budget in greater detail in an upcoming column, but it is an attack on most of us – persons with disabilities, seniors, children, and others. I wonder how many Trump supporters see themselves on the chopping block that is his budget. Despite its flaws, I’ve always thought America to be a great place. I thank God that “Making America Great Again” in Trump’s image is proving more difficult than first thought.
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Summer is a time for playground fun, camping, boating, swimming, biking and other outdoor activities. Longer days mean more time outside and more physical activity, which translates to increased potential for injuries. Playground falls, lawnmower accidents, campfire and fire pit burns are some common childhood injuries that can happen during summer months. “Sustaining a serious injury can be a life-altering event for a child,” said Chris Smith, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Shriners Hospitals for Children®. “We see patients every day with injuries caused by accidents and we are committed to raising awareness about how to stay safe.” These tips from Shriners Hospitals for Children can help your family enjoy a fun, injury-free summer.
Go outside and play Outdoor play provides physical and mental health benefits, including opportunities for exercise, creative expression, stress reduction and access to a free and natural source of vitamin D – sunlight. Before sending kids out to play, make sure they are wearing shoes to protect their feet from cuts, scrapes and splinters, and wearing sunscreen to protect against sunburns and harmful ultraviolet rays.
Playground 101 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that emergency departments treat more than 200,000 children ages 14 and younger every year for playground-related injuries. Before your kids head to the playground, keep these precautions in mind: • Choose parks and playgrounds that are appropriate for their age and offer shock-absorbing surfaces.
• Teach children that pushing and shoving on the playground can result in accidents and injuries. • Remind kids to go down the slide one at a time and to wait until the slide is completely clear before taking their turn. Teach them to always sit facing forward with their legs straight in front of them and to never slide down headfirst. • Remind children to swing sitting down. Encourage them to wait until the swing stops before getting off and to be careful when walking in front of moving swings.
Make a safe splash While playing poolside may be a blast, Safe Kids Worldwide reports that drowning is the leading cause of injury-related deaths for children ages 1-4 and the thirdleading cause of injury-related deaths among those under 19. Additionally, the University of Michigan Health Systems estimate that about 6,000 kids under the age of 14 are hospitalized because of diving injuries each year, with 1 in 5 sustaining a spinal cord injury. Prevent accidents and injuries with these tips to ensure your family’s safety around water: • Instruct children to never swim alone or go near water without an adult present. • Give children your undivided attention when they are swimming or near any body of water. • Always jump in feet first to check the depth before diving into any body of water. • Never dive in the shallow end of the pool or into above-ground pools.
Fun on the water Boating, tubing and other water sports can be great fun but can also be dangerous. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, nearly 71 percent of all boating fatalities are drownings, 85 percent of which are a result of not wearing a life jacket. Here is what you can do to enjoy the water safely:
When the unexpected happens It was a beautiful, sunny day when Jordan Nerski headed to the playground with his mother, like millions of other kids on summer vacation. One minute Jordan was climbing on the jungle gym and the next he was on the ground with a broken elbow. Accidents like these are why emergency room doctors and staff refer to the summer months as “trauma season.” During these warm, action-packed months, kids spend more hours active and outdoors, often without adult
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• Always have children wear a Coast Guard-approved, properly fitted life jacket while on a boat, around an open body of water or when participating in water sports. • Educate yourself. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, 86 percent of boating accident deaths involve boaters who have not completed a safety course. • Always check water conditions and forecasts before going out on the water.
Fire safety simplified According to the CDC, more than 300 children ages 19 and under are treated in emergency rooms for fire- and burn-related injuries each day. Use these tips to help keep children safe around fires, fireworks, supervision, increasing the chance of injury. When these accidents occur, parents want the best care possible for their children. Jordan’s mother Jackie received a recommendation from a friend who suggested that she bring her son to the Shriners Hospital for Children — Portland walk-in fracture clinic. “The experience we had was truly amazing,” Jackie Nerski said. “It was a stressful time since he was in a lot of pain, but everyone from the greeter at check-in to the doctor made it the best experience.” A simple and streamlined process, Jordan, equipped with an X-ray documenting his break, was checked-in at the fracture clinic, treated and casted in under 2 hours. Jordan returned with his mother
grills and other heat sources: • Teach kids to never play with matches, gasoline, lighter fluid or lighters. Make a habit of placing these items out of the reach of young children. • Do not leave children unattended near grills, campfires, fire pits or bonfires. Always have a bucket of water or fire extinguisher nearby whenever there is an open flame. • Take your child to a doctor or hospital immediately if he or she is injured in a fire or by fireworks. • Leave fireworks to the professionals. To see more tips, find activity pages and learn how to become a “Superhero of Summer Safety,” visit shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/safesummer. for follow-up visits to ensure his elbow was healing properly and they found every visit to be stress-free and informative. “At each visit, every care was taken for his comfort and to answer all my questions to appease my anxiety,” Jackie Nerski said. “It was an experience that was fantastic; though one I hope we don’t need again, but if we do, we know where to go.” Including the Portland location, there are 22 Shriners Hospitals for Children in the United States, Canada and Mexico that provide specialized care to children with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries and cleft lip and palate, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Of these 22 hospitals, 13 also offer walkin fracture clinics.
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Coach’s camp to teach basketball and life skills BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES
The Joe Giddens Basketball Camp will take place at Mainland High School June 5-8 from 8 a.m. until noon. The event is available for both boys and girls ages 8 to 15. There is a one-time fee of $60. The camp is an initative of Daytona Beach native and current Mainland boys’ basketball coach Joe Giddens. “I’ve been doing this for 10 years at Spruce Creek so when I got to Mainland I decided to continue it. It’s also a good way to get the community involved, “Giddens explained. “It gets the kids in the community involved and out to do some basketball and something constructive during the summertime. It also gives me and other coaches a chance to see who can play as well.’’
A skills camp Giddens took over the Mainland Buccaneers program earlier this year after leading the Spruce Creek boys program for the past eight seasons. He led the Spruce Creek’s girls program for four years prior to leading the boys team. Giddens’ camp is a skills camp that will focus on the basic fundamentals of the game, including the proper way to dribble, proper passing and proper shooting techniques. Kids will be under the instruction of the Mainland High School basketball coaching staff. “We will have fun at the camp. We will do the fundamentals, but we will also play games. When I did this at Creek, we had over 100 people on just one court. At Mainland, there are multiple courts so we can do more,” said Giddens.
Focus on fundamentals Having the proper skills are essential for kids who want to play high school basketball and beyond. Giddens emphasized, “I think skills wise in Volusia County as for high school kids we are a little behind. Coming back to Mainland, I think that I need to focus more on fundamentals. There are a lot of great athletes playing basketball that don’t have the fundamentals. If I or other coaches can improve their fundamentals, they can become better players.” In addition to basketball, the camp plans to build community relationships and teach young-
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Coach Joe Giddens looks on during team summer activities at Mainland High School. He will lead a camp for youngsters next week at the school. sters about life.
More than basketball Giddens told the Daytona Times, “I don’t do stuff for money but to build better young men and ladies. It’s important for the kids to learn basketball but better people. I push the kids to work hard during the camp. “We also want to teach them that it is important to finish things that they start. We also teach life lessons. The camp also builds relationships. I think God put me here at Mainland for a reason. I think I am going to be able to do some good things here.”
Standout player Giddens has local roots having grown up in Daytona. He was a standout in high school at Mainland in both football and basketball. He was a member of two state champion Buccaneers basketball teams – in 1995 and 1996. In addition, he played football and basketball at Bethune-Cookman. He also played some semipro football. Despite the camp having a
Mainland Coach Joe Giddens instructs players. His basketball camp will take place in the Vince Carter Athletic Center at Mainland. fee, Giddens has plans for a free camp down the road. Giddens said, “The cost is to help support our high school
basketball team here at Mainland. I will do a free camp for the kids in the area on a weekend during the school year.”
To register for the camp, contact Coach Joe Giddens at 386212-7283 or mainlandbasketballboys@gmail.com.
500, then Clash NASCAR officials released the 2018 schedule for the Monster Energy Series last month, along with schedules for the XFINITY Series and Camping World Truck Series. The Clash has been run under the lights at the 2.5-mile track each year (barring weather issues) since 2003. Except for two occasions, the race was contested on a Sunday from its debut in ’79 through 2002, and held on the same day as Daytona 500 qualifying. Weather forced the race to be moved to a Monday in 1983 and it was moved to a Saturday race for one year (1992). “We brought back the name last year, now we’re bringing back the tradition, running it on Sunday afternoon,” Wile said. “So it will be a doubleheader — it will set the front row for the Daytona 500 and then we’ll run the Clash immediately following. “It will be a great afternoon here at the Daytona International Speedway, enjoying the $400 million renovated stadium and seeing some great racing.” JOE BURBANK/ORLANDO SENTINEL/TNS
Fans jam the tri-oval during pre-game ceremonies at the Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 26, at Daytona International Speedway.
Daytona 500 will return to mid-February in 2018 BY KENNY BRUCE NASCAR.COM
The 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series schedule includes two key date changes for Daytona International Speedway. For the first time since 2010, the season-opening Daytona 500 will return to its former weekend date leading into President’s Day in mid-February. The 2018 race, which kicks off the 36-race season for the Monster Energy Series, is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 18.
Also, the Advance Auto Parts Clash, the annual non-points event for Monster Energy Series teams, now will be on Sunday, Feb. 11, the same day as Coors Light Pole Qualifying for the Daytona 500. The date change for the 500, initially announced by track officials in July 2016, moves the season’s first points race up one week on the calendar. It has been the first stop for the series since 1982 and has been run as late as Feb. 27 in previous seasons. This year’s 500 was held Feb. 26.
Extra travel day The 2.5-mile superspeedway has hosted NASCAR events since 1959. “Certainly it’s the traditional spot on President’s Day weekend,” Daytona president Chip Wile told NASCAR.com. “It gives folks an opportunity to have a day on the backside of the Daytona 500 to travel home. That works in our favor. “We’re always thinking about how we can enhance the experience for our race fans, whether they are here on site or traveling to
and from the race track. I think it’s important to think through those things.” Said Jim Cassidy, NASCAR Senior Vice President of Racing Operations: “A lot went into it, obviously. From Chip’s standpoint on attendance, that’s right: There’s an opportunity for folks to extend that weekend, and all the pieces fit together, just as they did with the opportunity to move the Clash to Sunday and have a day race with qualifying for our biggest race of the year.”
Well-received event The Clash field consists of pole winners from the previous season, as well as former Clash winners, playoff drivers from the previous season and any former Daytona 500 pole winner who competed full-time the previous year. “Last year we got to see it on Sunday afternoon because of the weather,” Wile said. “It was just so well received by the industry and the fans we thought what the heck, let’s give it a go. “I think it differentiates that race, too, because it’s not being raced under the lights where a lot of the activity now during Speedweeks is run under the lights. It gives it a little bit different flavor and a little bit different feel. And it gives our great race fans an opportunity to come out and see the cars battle during the afternoon.”
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Disaster preparedness sales tax holiday set for June 2-4 Governor Rick Scott has signed legislation designating a 2017 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday from Friday, June 2 through Sunday, June 4. During this sales tax holiday, items related to disaster preparedness are exempt from sales tax. “We ask residents to have a number of emergency supplies ready, and this is the perfect time to take a look at what you have and replenish or replace these items,” said Flagler County Emergency Manager Steve Garten. “Remember to test things like flashlights and replace outdated batteries.”
Qualified items The qualifying list of items includes the following: reusable ice packs; flashlights, lanterns and candles; fuel and kerosene containers; batteries (excluding automobile and boat); coolers and ice chests; tarps; ground anchor systems; tie-downs; bungee cords; two-way and weather band radios that are powered by battery, solar or hand-crank; and portable generators selling for less than $750 to be used for providing light, communications or to preserve food in the event of a power outage. “Another thing we would to ask residents is to take a moment to do is to find out now and write down their evacuation zones,” Garten said. “We have a link and instructions on our website and it will only take a minute to do.” For more information about evacuation ones and disaster prep, visit Floridadisaster.org and Floridarevenue.com.
Cultural Council to review grant applications June 2 The Cultural Council of Volusia County will hold a special meeting to review applications for the fiscal year 2017-2018 Community Cultural Grant program. The meeting will be from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 2, in the third-floor meeting room
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Texroy Spence of Deerfield Beach loads plywood onto his car at the Home Depot in Deerfield Beach on Oct. 4, 2016. As Hurricane Matthew threatened Florida, more people headed to stores to stock up on supplies. of the Volusia County Lifeguard Headquarters and Administration Center, 515 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. The meeting is open to the public. Thirty-two nonprofit organizations will present their applications for funding. Each organization will be given a brief opportunity to update Cultural Council members about their programs and respond to members’ questions. Applications will be reviewed in alphabetical order. Organizations applying for the grant are:
• African American Museum of the Arts • ArtHaus • Artists’ Workshop of New Smyrna Beach • Art League of Daytona Beach • Atlantic Center for the Arts • Bel Canto Singers of Daytona • Cinematique of Daytona • Creative Happiness Institute • Daytona Beach Symphony Society • Daytona Playhouse • DeLand Fall Festival of the Arts • Enterprise Preservation Society • Florida Wing, Commemorative
Air Force • Gateway Center for the Arts • Halifax Historical Society • Heritage Preservation Trust • Hub on Canal • IMAGES: A Festival of Arts • Iranian American Society • Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach • Mary S. Harrell Black Heritage Museum • Museum of Arts & Sciences • Museum of Art – DeLand • Ormond Beach Historical Society • Ormond Memorial Art Museum
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• Pioneer Settlement for the Creative Arts • Sands Theater Center • Shoestring Theater • Southeast Volusia Historical Society • USA Dance – Greater Daytona Chapter • Volusia Community Symphony • West Volusia Historical Society For more information, contact Volusia County Cultural Coordinator Jessi Jackson Smith at jjsmith@volusia.org or 386-7365953, ext. 15872.