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OUR TOWN

Abandoned homes raise more questions.

eyes on the road By Wayne Grant | News Editor

Ormond targets US 1

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By Wayne Grant | News Editor

Agreement would give city more control over development.

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Katie Giacobbe won the Girl Scouts Gold Award.

+ Ormond Beach teen wins Girl Scouts Gold Award

After four years of negotiations with the county, the city is another step closer to solving the problems of North U.S. 1, a road that travels through a checkerboard of county and city jurisdictions. The problem has been twofold. It’s been difficult to efficiently

provide services, such as police and fire, and without city control, the stretch has not been developed to the liking of Ormond Beach officials and businessmen. The situation got a lot of attention several years ago when an adult-oriented business, called Cheat-

ers, opened in a pink building on U.S. 1 on property located in the county. It was not seen as a desirable development by many city officials and business leaders. On July 29, the City Commission voted to approve the Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement with the

county in a first reading. The city is scheduled to have its final reading, and expected approval, on Aug. 19, and the county will consider it on Aug. 21. After that, there will be several public meetings involving land development

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Girls Scouts of Troop 371, be proud. Ormond Beach member and local teen Katie Giacobbe was recently awarded the Girl Scouts Gold Award for her leadership project, Your Local Volunteer. For her project, Giacobbe created a website providing teens with information on volunteering and connecting them to opportunities within Volusia County. The Gold Award is the highest award a Girl Scout can earn and is given to those who successfully complete an 80-hour leadership project about their passions. Now a senior in high school, Giacobbe has been a scout since she was in kindergarten. Visit her website at www. yourlocalvolunteer.com.

WHAT’S THE PASSWORD? By Emily Blackwood | Staff Writer

+ Florida Georgia Line launches Can’t Afford Not To

Fusion 43’s speakeasy, The Library is stocked, with Prohibition-era drinks and mixers.

Former Ormond Beach resident and current member of Florida Georgia Line Brian Kelley recently announced the launch of his band’s new clothing line, Can’t Afford Not To. New businesses ventures opened for the duo after their hashtag #cantaffordnotto went viral, according to Country Music Television’s “All Access with Cody Alan.” “That’s just a saying that we’ve all said,” band member Tyler Hubbard told the show. “B-K and myself and kind of our whole camp and crew — it just became a popular saying among our friends.”

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Mast arm stop lights have been installed at three intersections on Granada Boulevard.

Unexpected problems delayed Granada

Shanahan said paving should be complete in a matter of weeks.

just a rum and Coke. We have more than just your run-of-themill liquors. It’s more than just the drink, it is the whole show.” A lot of the drinks, like The Hemmingway and Satan’s Whiskers, are Prohibition-era drinks.

The Granada Boulevard project can’t be completed soon enough for many Ormond Beach residents, including city commissioners. Commissioner James Stowers, at the July 29 meeting, suggested the city send a letter to the FDOT. He said he continues to get calls and emails from residents. City officials have been contacted by citizens about the project, even though it is a FDOT project and the city has no control. “It’s become a part of life in Ormond Beach,” he said. “It’s been months now. They can do better.” He also complained about the traffic lights. “It’s a traffic jam at every light,” he said. “I’d like to see them evaluate the roadway and make it more palatable for residents.” Mayor Ed Kelley said he expects that the traffic lights will be synchronized when the project is completed. Reached after the meeting, Glen Raney, FDOT project manager, said that FDOT does not synchronize traffic lights, and that Volusia County would be the responsible agency. Raney also shed light on reasons for the long delay in completing the paving. The paving could not be done until the new mast arms were installed at Tomoka Boulevard, Williams Boulevard and Clyde Morris Boulevard, because sensors had to be placed under the pavement. Unfortunately, they ran into unexpected delays.

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Fusion 43 opens Ormond Beach’s first secret speakeasy Visit the second floor of the restaurant for a time warp and some mixology. “Mr. Bugsy Siegel sent me.” After hearing that secret phrase, General Manager Wes LeMoyne pulls opens a small window behind what looks like a bookcase. He peers out to check out the visitors and opens to the secret door to let them into The Library

— Ormond Beach’s first speakeasy. Held in a small room on the second floor of Fusion 43 at the Rose Villa, The Library is a Prohibition-themed bar that’s only accessible via password. Thankfully the password isn’t too hard to find as long as you like the restaurant’s Face-

book page. LeMoyne says the bar is unique not only in its location and décor, but its drinks as well. The bartenders practice mixology, which is the practice of building an alcoholic drink recipe with fresh herbs and juices. “We build a drink,” LeMoyne said. “It’s not

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+ Colored Pencil artists gather from around the country at Ormond Memorial Art Museum Artists of the Colored Pencil Society of America stood by their work Aug. 2, at the Ormond Memorial Art Museum. As a part of the society’s annual International Exhibition, the colored pencil artists displayed 120 of their pieces at the museum’s meet-and-greet. The pieces will be displayed until Aug. 25. About 300 people came to meet a few of the artists who draw in 100% colored pencil. Awards totaling $15,000 were announced. Visit cpsa.org for a complete list of winners.

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Artist Gemma Gylling from Valley Springs, California, with her piece, “Hear Me Roar.” The drawing will be featured as an exercise in her upcoming book about how to draw wild and domestic cats. Children’s Musical Theatre’s “Totally ’80s Benefit Performance” Aug 16. Performing Arts Center Supervisor Marc Schwartz said the renovations, though expensive, were a necessity. “We’ve been open since 1991,” he said. “And after the hundreds of performances that have been on that stage, it’s time to get a new one.”

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abandoned but not forgotten By Wayne Grant | News Editor

Problems found in house registry Citizens group offers opportunity for anonymous complaints about neglected houses. Keeping tabs on abandoned houses, in an effort to keep them properly maintained, has proven to be a difficult task for the city’s Neighborhood Improvement Division, and a company has been hired to take over the registration list. A memo from the division to the City Commission states that mortgages changing hands makes it difficult for the NID to find the responsible party after a citizen complaint about a house. Also, servicing agents, hired by banks to maintain the properties, were sometimes not performing responsibly, the memo states. The city has also increased the registration fee from $150 to $250, with the extra $100 going to pay the company, Community Champions Corp., of Melbourne. The Abandoned Real Property Ordinance, adopted in 2010, requires that lending institutions register vacant properties for

which a notice of default or an impending foreclosure has been issued. The lending institutions then must maintain the property if it becomes abandoned. In the memo to the City Commission, the NID states that some servicing agents, hired by the lending institution, reported that a property was occupied after seeing a neighbor’s car in a driveway or plants on the porch. Since the lending institution thought the building was occupied, no maintenance was done. As a result, the NID staff spent additional time investigating the house. Another issue was that contractors, hired by the servicing agents, would only mow a portion of the yard, and submit a photo of the mowed portion to collect their fee. Joanne Naumann, Neighborhood Improvement manager, said Community Champions Corp. has the expertise and ca-

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Houses that have been abandoned must be registered with the city. pabilities to maintain an accurate list. Rita Press, president of Citizens for Ormond Beach, a civic group that conducted a monthslong study on the abandoned house problem, said CFOB has pushed for stronger codes for

housing structure, which city staff is currently working on. Press said that if a person wants to complain anonymously about a house, they can visit the organization’s website, cfobonline.com. CFOB will notify the city.

power of the purse By Emily Blackwood | Staff Writer

Women shop for the United Way

The United Way’s Women’s Initiative of VolusiaFlagler Counties hosted its annual Power of the Purse event Aug. 1, at the Hilton in Daytona Beach.

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The Hilton in Daytona Beach was packed with purse-loving women Aug. 1 for the United Way’s Women’s Initiative of Volusia-Flagler Counties’ annual Power of the Purse event. “This is our 11th-annual Power of the Purse,” Assistant Director of Resource Development for United Way Courtney Edgcomb said. “It began in 2004. A group of women in the community that wanted to see a change with women and children in Volusia and Flagler counties started this major fundraiser to donate money to local agencies. Last year we donated over $35,000 to over 14 different agencies that help women and children.” Edgcomb said the dona-

tion goal for this year was at least $38,000 but they won’t have the final number until October. The event included a silent auction and champagne-themed raffles. Ormond Beach resident Laura Gilvary, of Intracoastal Bank, won a $1,500 necklace donated by Humphrey and Son. Guest speaker Deb Cheslow inspired the audience with her powerful words and the dangerous habit of excuses. “The economy is terrible, times are tough,” said Cheslow, who lives in Ponce Inlet. “I can’t because I’m too old. I can’t because I’m a woman. On and on it goes. We are taught to use logic to justify our excuses.” She went on to talk about how logic can interfere with taking risks and action. “Logic is the accumulation of our past experiences and our present knowledge,” she said. “It’s our his-

tory and our experiences and all the emotion that goes with it. It’s everything we’ve done and everything we done. Well, how on earth can we expect to do something we’ve never done before? Truth is we can’t. When we try something new, our logic triggers all these feelings that hold us back.” Cheslow said logic turns into fear that keeps people in the same place. “We have to get past what’s holding us back,” Cheslow said. “When we step outside our comfort zone, we are going to get uncomfortable. But when we try we can overcome a lot that is holding us back.” “I hope that people learn about what we have going on in the community,” Edgcomb said. “We want to get more women involved and enlighten some great women in the community that are helping out.”

By Wayne Grant | News Editor

Granada Jewelers: Back in business

Former owner, jeweler, say they missed working at the long-time business in Granada Plaza Granada Jewelers, which re-opened in Granada Plaza on July 26, has new owners, but visitors who remember the former jewelry store will see some familiar faces. Last fall, owner Connie Miller closed the business after running it for two years after her husband, Bill, died. The Millers started the business 20 years ago. Recently, their longtime jeweler, Mauricio Gaertner, and his wife, Lily, brought the business back and are the new

owners. “I missed working here,” Gaertner said. “This was always the best store.” He asked Miller if he could use the name, and she said yes. She asked if he needed a sales person, and now she works full time at the store. “We’ve switched roles,” she said. Gaertner, a third generation jeweler, denies being a boss. “We work together,” he said. Miller said she missed

the store since the day she closed it. “I love it,” she said. “I was so excited to see our old customers.” At the old store, Gaertner worked only two days a week. Now, he said repairs will be much faster because he is there six days a week. The familiar Seiko Melody Motion clocks that were in the old store are back in the new store. Miller said new items include the Endless line of charm bracelets with leather bands, Heartbeat

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Mauricio Gaertner, his wife, Lily, and Connie Miller, former owner, are happy to back at Granada Jewelers in the Granada Plaza. pendants, that move with the heart beat, and interchangeable jewelry.

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INBRIEF + Learning center, field house advance On July 29, the City Commission gave the goahead for the design of the Environmental Learning Center. Half of the construction cost of the $800,000 facility will be paid by an ECHO grant. It will be located in Central Park. Mark Dowst & Associates was selected to prepare the concept, architectural services, and engineering at a cost of $98,900. The company will also present plans and get feedback from the public.

+ Planned field house to be expanded The City Commission approved additional work on July 29 for A.M. Weigel Construction Inc. for a building under construction at the Sports Complex. The original concept in 2013 was for a football field house at a cost of $403,698. A local businessman, Greg Smith, donated $120,000 toward the cost. In May, the Leisure Services Board decided to pursue expanding the usage of the field house to include meetings, educational seminars, athletic seminars, company picnics, the Wendelstedt Umpire School, etc. Some of the uses would provide revenue to the city through rentals. The City Commission approved an additional $39,898.75 to cover carpeting, an aluminum walkway cover and foundations. The Leisure Services Department is seeking donations that would be used to replace the added funds.

+ Baseball academy, jewelers coming to Ormond Beach According to the city of Ormond Beach Building Division, the following businesses were issued business tax receipts this past week: Campy’s Coastal Baseball Academy, located at 1230 N. U.S. 1, Suite 21 Pat Conn Hair and Nails, located at 386 S. Atlantic Ave. St. James Episcopal Church, located at 44 S. Halifax Drive. Tech Central, located at 409 N. U.S. 1 Granada Jewelers, located at 149 E. Granada Blvd. Lloyd Limited located at 1295 N. U.S. 1, Suite 3. Memorial Health Systems, located at 1425 Hand Ave., Suite F. Wishing Star Holdings, located at 394 S. Yonge Street, Suite B.

+ Correction Mark Cunningham finished sixth place in the First Timers Division Sprint Distance in the YMCA’s Aunt Catfish Triathlon, not second place overall as was previously reported.

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code changes and comprehensive plan amendments which will take four to six months, according to City Attorney Randy Hayes. After that’s all done, Ormond Beach will be able to apply its codes and regulations to businesses along the entire stretch of U.S. 1. Residential areas in county jurisdictions will not be affected. Many people see the roadway as an important gateway to the city. “People think it’s Ormond Beach,” said Chris Butera, of NAI Realvest, a member of the U.S. 1 Task Force, a group of about 30 businesses. Butera said city control over codes and regulations is a needed improvement. “The county hasn’t been watching,” he said. There is a separate section in the agreement for the undeveloped lots that normally have itinerant vendors during the motorcycle events. After five years, the itinerant vending will not be allowed. Butera said hopefully the city can incentivize the owners to develop the properties so they are busy year-round and not just during special events. He said development would also improve the events. “Let’s make it a better destination for the bike events,” he said. Hayes agreed, saying the city wants to encourage owners to revitalize and make better use of their properties. Permanent, year-round businesses have been grandfathered in, and will be able to continue their current practices, including motorcycle events. Eventually, all of North U.S. 1 will be within the city limits of Ormond Beach, because of annexation. The process started in the 1990s, when developers started to request water service from Ormond Beach. “The county doesn’t provide water,” Hayes said. “Municipalities normally

Restaurant owner Anthony Trevena said the mixology will draw people to The Library. “We’re really excited to offer something that isn’t the classic cocktail,” Trevena said. “It is handmade and handcrafted. Each drink tells a story, and it is really a unique form of mixology.” The small room can fit comfortably around 10 to 15 people, but during the grand opening July 30 LeMoyne said they had around 25 people. Though it’s not required, LeMoyne said people are welcomed to dress in clothes from the era to really get the feel of the bar. “We’ve had people come dressed in full gangster style,” LeMoyne said. “But it’s Florida; people can wear whatever they want.” The restaurant will continue to keep the bar running from 8 to 11 p.m. every Wednesday and Thursday. “Something different, something cooler,” LeMoyne said. “The grand opening was packed. It was jammed packed. If something is opened every night, why is it cool? It just seems like there needs to be a reason to do it.”

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“There were issues,” Raney said. The power lines were close to the existing light poles, so electricity had to be cut off so the people could work safely. Raney said they didn’t realize the wires were so close. “OSHA rules state how close workers can be to live wires,” Raney said. Also, a bucket truck must stay away from wires because the electricity can jump across the space. He said they had to coordinate with FPL to shut the power off, and that often took a couple of weeks because a lot of calculations had to be done. “It’s not like shutting off a switch,” he said. There were also weather delays. The good news is that the paving is complete on the east side of Nova Road, and the stretch from Nova Road to Tymber Creek should start after the workers finish the ADA ramps, which is expected by Aug. 7. The ramps could not be started before the old poles were removed, and the HOLE-IN-ON ramps must be complete before the final layer of paving, called the friction surface, BRUCE ROSSMEYE is laid down. HARLEY-DA Raney said it should only take a couple of weeks to finish the paving to Tymber DYNA STREET BO Creek Road after they get started. He pointed out that the contractor, Halifax Paving, buffered the edge of the paved lanes to make driving smoother, even though it was not required in the contract. There is still “clean up” work to do after the paving, which should be complete by October, well within the deadline of Dec. 8 to complete the project, Raney said.

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provide this service.” The city could not annex the land, however, because state law says that a city can only annex land that is adjacent. So, the city has provided water and sewer to new businesses, with the understanding that it would be annexed as soon as it became contiguous. Since that time, there have been 50 annexation agreements, Hayes said. The city has not sought annexation just for the sake of growth, Hayes said. He said it was hard to efficiently provide police and fire services, as well as utilities in an area of varying jurisdictions. “It’s not the most efficient use of government services,” he said. “That’s the challenge we had.” The interlocal type of agreement between a city and a county has only been possible since 2006, when made legal by the state Legislature. Hayes said there are only a few other similar agreements in the state. He said there will still be a lot of coordination between city and county. For example, county storm water regulations will still apply. City documents state that the agreement will encourage intergovernmental coordination in planning and service delivery; reduce conflicts between local governments; promote sensible boundaries; avoid duplicating local services, and increase political accountability.

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Don’t believe that? How about this? 10:08 p.m. — First Block of Old Wiggins Lane. Loitering or Prowling. As the officer approached the scene of a car break-in, he saw someone matching the description of the suspect and a second suspect. The second suspect said they were dropped off so they could walk around the neighborhood. He said the others were on their way to buy drinks, and they did not want to go. He then changed his story and said they were looking for people they knew. They could not find them, so were waiting to be picked up. He said he didn’t see the other suspect, who matched the description, commit a burglary, but at one point he ran ahead, and could have committed the burglary then. He gave the phone number of the person who dropped them off. The officer called the number, and the person said he was not with the two that day. The second suspect was arrested for loitering and prowling, and the suspect who matched the description was arrested for burglary of a conveyance.

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1. Trespassers. The suspect ordered about $7 worth of food at a restaurant. When he was done, he told the waitress he could not pay. The suspect emptied his pockets, and had $11. The employee said he would not pursue charges if the bill were paid, and the suspect agreed to pay. The suspect was trespassed from the property.

Policy of destruction 7:57 p.m. — 400 Block of South Atlantic Avenue. Information. The victim said that when she arrived home, she realized she had dropped her Florida ID card at a gas station. She called the station, and an employee said they found the card, and she would need to see the night manager. The night manager told her that, per company policy, she had put the ID in a locked box to be picked up by a company. The contents will then be destroyed. A police officer asked all of the employees, and they agreed that was the policy. They said they could not gain entry into the box. The officer called the manager, and he said there was nothing he could do. The victim requested a police report to help get a replacement card.

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French toast, served to perfecdtion at Mango Sun Café. three days. She even helped me unload some furniture afterward. So, dear readers, I’m not alone in this. As we left the restaurant, I turned sadly to my right to see the status of the new Peach Valley Café that will soon open in the same plaza. As a fan of the Peach, I’m all for a second location in Ormond Beach.

BIZBUZZ + Black Sheep: Family practice opens on Hand Avenue Black Sheep Medical, a family practice at 1425 Hand Ave., Suite L, was welcomed as a member of the Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon cutting July 31. Doctors John R. Chewning and Savitha Kasturi have joined to provide medical services for all ages, from pediatric to elderly. Chewning was previously with another family practice, and Kasturi was in urgent care.

Our beachside restaurant is practically impossible to get into on a Saturday or Sunday morning. But this new Peach and I have already gotten off to on the wrong foot. You see, it’s replacing my original Ormond Beach gem, The Dish — a tapas-style restaurant that made pigging out almost an art.

The name “Black Sheep,” came from the fact that the practice is a little different, Chewning said. “We’re a little bit fun,” he said. “We enjoy taking care of our patients.” He said they also listen to patients and hear them out. Kasturi said they both have families, so they care a lot about family practice. They have a blood mobile visit the office every three months, Chewning said, as a way to give back to the community. The practice also offers a monitored, medical weight loss program, and as doctors of osteopathy, they can provide manipulation. Call 256-3977.

Though I haven’t lived here long, I had already designated The Dish to be my go-to place to impress all my Ormondforeign friends. My little “Hey, you don’t have this in your town” restaurant that would eventually convince all my hometown pals and family to move near me. Perfect! And besides that, it also held some special memories. It might have been the first time I ever impressed my Puerto Rican boyfriend — by knowing what tapas were. My best friend, Avery, and I talked about her wedding plans over some mac and cheese, and it was the first place I hung out with my new Ormond Beach/ Palm Coast friends. Some real Kodak moments happened at a beautiful place where ordering three different meals was welcomed, not judged. Though I can’t do anything to resurrect my favorite spot, I won’t let my French toast down. When it opens, I’ll be sure to eat at Peach Valley Café. But I’ll also make sure to give Mango Sun Café the love it deserves, and I hope you do to. I can’t afford to lose another one of my Ormond Beach gems.

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Football is back, baby “How’s the battery, Lex?” Matanzas firstyear coach Robert Ripley shouted up to a high school-aged girl standing along the top row of the Pirates football stadium, near the press box. She held a small video camera and was tasked with filming Matanzas’ second day of practice, which took place on a dewy Bermuda grass field behind the stadium. Official football JOEY workouts around the LoMONACO area started Aug. 4, and teams have about three weeks before the slate of regular season games begins. Much of that time will be spent installing offenses and instilling discipline. Spring football gave us a hint of what to expect. Matanzas is a work-in-progress (Or are they? See the next paragraph). Don’t challenge Flagler Palm Coast’s skill players to a foot race. Mainland could be ordering 6A state championship rings come December. If spring football whet your pigskin appetite, get ready to loosen that belt a few more loops. On Tuesday, the Pirates kicked off practice at 7:30 a.m. under partial cloud cover. The players wore helmets and shorts — no pads this early in the season — and ran 7-on-7 drills. Senior quarterback Marquis Murphy, a transfer from FPC, stood out as he went through his progressions, dropping dime after dime behind, between and among the secondary. There was no line to see over, but his longer flings displayed touch and his shorter passes were crisp spirals. Yes, that’s no misprint. A former Bulldog could be a game changer for Matanzas at quarterback. Thirty miles south, at Seabreeze High School, the sun was high in the sky by 9:45 a.m. The first- and second-team offensive units alternated through running plays without defenders; every player crossed the goal line on every play. “Sprint to the freaking line, or we’re going to do up-downs,” shouted one of Marc Beach’s assistants. Off to the side, at the edge of a practice softball diamond beset with crabgrass, a trio of Sandcrabs kickers worked on onside kicks. No doubt simulating a one-score deficit inside the final two minutes of a pivotal matchup, they took turns walloping the top point of the ball, hoping to create that perfect cherry hop to be scooped up by the hands team. With presumed starting quarterback Jeremiah Wilson sidelined until October, Justin Miller and Scott Summers took the snaps under center (well, behind center, since Seabreeze operates out of the shotgun) during 7-on-7s. Both shined. Summers got the ball out of his hand quickly, while Miller was prone to reset, keep his eyes down field and look for the deep ball. Keep in mind, in both Palm Coast and in Ormond Beach, there were no pads, no crowd and nothing on the line. Nothing except preparation, and er… some other generic, overly sentimental words used to attach more significance to training camps than is actually warranted. The Palm Coast and Ormond Beach Observer’s football preview special section drops Aug. 21. It’ll be worth the purchase price (the paper is free).

Mike and Jacob Ringberg hold up a 4-pound, 6-ounce flounder caught near Bings Landing.

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Wetting a line Where to start fishing in the Flagler-Volusia area. Looking to get in on the game of sport fishing before the summer season ends, but don’t know where to start? Here are some pointers from Flagler Sportfishing Club President Chuck Gleichmann, an Ormond Beach resident who who runs a charter fishing boat in the Flagler-Volusia County area. In Volusia, he said, “I would suggest trying High Bridge,” at High Bridge Park Fishing Dock, 39 High Bridge Road in Ormond Beach, which has a tackle shop on-site. Fishermen have been catching trout and redfish there over the past week, he said. In Flagler County, two good spots to start, he said, are Bings Landing, on the Intracoastal at 5862 N. Oceanshore Blvd., and the Flagler Beach pier, at 215 Oceanshore Blvd. Both sites can get novice fishermen started, offering tackle

shops carrying the kind of gear suited to the area. At Bings, he said, fishermen have been catching black drum, redfish and trout. Off the pier, they’ve gotten “a couple of good kingfish, black drum and whiting,” he said. “All of those places have tackle shops,” he said. “They’ll have places that people can fish from, and all of them even rent fishing rods, so they can try it out and see if they like it.” To go for specks, or crappie — one of the areas’ most popular freshwater fish — Dead Lake and Crescent Lake, accessible through the Bull Creek Fish Camp, are king. Bass are good there, too, but the area is so known for specks that the county just secured two major crappie fishing tournaments — both from Crappie USA — for 2015.

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Two tournaments from Crappie USA will be held on Dead Lake and Crescent Lake this coming year. The Crappie USA Super Event will take place Jan. 22-24, 2015, with a purse of more than $10,000 in cash, as well as hundreds of dollars in prizes. It is epected to draw about 150 anglers. The second tournament, the Crappie USA Fall Tournament, will be held Nov. 26-28, 2015 and will host about 120 anglers preparing to qualify for the Crappie USA Classic, Crappie USA’s annual season-ending tournament. The events are two of the 25 events Crappie USA holds nationwide each year For more information about Crappie USA, visit www.crappieusa. com.

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THURSDAY, AUG. 7 Legal Advice for Civil Matters — 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. Individuals will meet with an attorney to address foreclosure, landlord tenant, consumer, family law, and employment issues. An eligibility intake must be completed. Call 255-6573, Ext. 2445, or apply online at www.clsmf.org. Study and Fellowship Hour — 6 p.m. at Ormond Beach First Christian Church, 50 Seville St. A Bible-based study and fellowship. Welcome to the new minister, Rev. Dr. Angel Roman. Call 795-9199.

FRIDAY, AUG. 8 Key West Party — 6 to 10 p.m. at Anderson-Price Memorial Building, 42 N. Beach St. Jimmy Buffet Karaoke by Mondo Music, Key West themed party favors, Two free drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Bring your finest parrot gear. $35 per person and $60 per couple. Call 677-7005. Support Group for Parents with Autistic Children — 6 p.m. at the home of Kathleen Davis. Stacey Ellis, principal of the Blue Jay Academy, will talk about her school and the services she will be providing to children into young adulthood. Please RSVP if you can make it by emailing teamjoseph3@ gmail.com.

SATURDAY, AUG. 9 Introduction to Drawing — 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St. Four free art classes by local artist Betty Travis. Limited to 20 participants. Reservations required. Call 676-4191, Ext. 21084. Spaghetti Dinner — 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Prince of Peace Hall, 600 S. Nova Road. The cost is $10. Former judge Steven DeLaroche will be the waiter. Call 3340593. As We Dance Summer Nights — 7 to 11 p.m. at The Ballroom, 1250 Hand Ave. DJ Bruce playing continuous music favorites.Suggested donation $10. Call 407970-1903.

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Officer Keaton LaBrie with his 3-month-old daughter, Madison LaBrie, and wife, Alyssa LaBrie. out against crime,” Cornelius said. “It started back in the ’80s in big cities for people to have one day out on the town that would be crime free. We’re not a high-crime area so we made it a community event so people can meet law enforcement.”

MONDAY, AUG. 11 Artist Discussion — 11 a.m. at the Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St. Award-winning author Mark Powell will discuss his upcoming novel, “The Sheltering.” Call 822-5062, ext. 12934.

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TUESDAY, AUG. 12 Hot Topics — 1 to 3 p.m. at the Ormond Beach Senior Center. The sessions focus on subjects of current interest and are intended to provoke thinking. Call 569-8657. — The Ormond Beach Observer publishes as many events from nonprofit groups as we can fit each week. Send your events to calendar@ormondbeachobserver.com, following the above format.

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Chelsea Place CP and HG Residential Lots LLC, of Daytona Beach, sold 353 Chelsea Place to Angela Manos-Sittnick, of Ormond Beach, for $330,653. Built in 2013, the house has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,312 square feet. It sold in a multiparcel sale in 2009.

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Tomoka Oaks John and Toni Anderson, of Ormond Beach, sold 25 Oakmont Circle to Kenneth Webb, of Ormond Beach, for $237,900. Built in 1979, the house has three bedrooms, two baths, a fireplace, swimming pool and 2,135 square feet. It sold in 1986 for $145,000.

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Ann Marie Laverty, of Ormond Beach, sold 1445 Sunningdale Lane to Robert and Carol Sheehan, of Farmingdale, New York, for $207,000. Built in 2000, the house has three bedrooms, two baths, a fireplace and 1,921 square feet. It sold in 2000 for $179,816.

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Glenn and Josephine Cooper, of the Villages, sold 1275 Ocean Shore Blvd., Unit 303, to Michelle Periko, of Ormond Beach, for $195,500. Built in 1981, the condo has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,013 square feet. It sold in 1992 for $120,000. John and Judith Korsch, of Ormond Beach, sold 18 Sunset Blvd. to Chrisstacey LLC, of Clermont, for $182,500. Built in 1972, the house has two bedrooms, two baths, a swimming pool and 1,152 square feet. It sold in 2003 for $135,000. Edward and Betty Lester, of Ormond Beach, sold 38 Rivocean Drive to Richard Cofer, of Douglasville, Georgia, for $138,293. Built in 1958, the house has two bedrooms, two baths and 957 square feet. It sold in 1971 for $16,500.

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5 CAN’T-MISS SHOWS UNITED WAY PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBIT Where: St. Johns County Administration Building, 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine When: Now through Oct. 23 Info: United Way of St. Johns County partnered with the St. Johns Cultural Council for an exhibit of photographs showcasing the work of nearly 30 nonprofit organizations serving residents in St. Johns County. The dramatic black and white images graphically depict a range of services from disaster relief to the smiling faces of children at play. Visit stjohnsculture.com. JAZZ CONCERT Where: Gillespy Theater, News-Journal Center, 221 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach When: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 7 Info: The big band and combo will play eclectic and creative sounds from the contemporary jazz scene. DAYTONA STATE COLLEGE SCHOOL OF PHOTOGRAPHY SUMMER STUDENT SHOWCASE Where: Flagler County Art League, 160 Cypress Point Parkway, Suite 207C, Palm Coast When: starting Saturday, Aug. 10

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Flagler Beach dancers Felix Solis and Annie Hawkins will host the Palm Coast Dance Classic on Aug. 10.

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PANIC! AT THE DISCO: THE GOSPEL TOUR Where: St. Augustine Amphitheater, 1340C State Road A1A, St. Augustine When: Saturday, Aug. 16 Info: With Walk The Moon & Youngblood Hawke. For tickets, visit staugamp.sjcvenues.com or call 904- 209-3759.

THE SUMMER NATIONALS TOUR Where: St. Augustine Amphitheater, 1340C State Road A1A, St. Augustine When: Tuesday, Aug. 19 Info: With The Offspring with Bad Religion and Pennywise. For tickets, visit staugamp.sjcvenues.com or call 904-209-3759.

PALM COAST Dance instructors and professional ballroom dancers Felix Solis and Annie Hawkins will host the Palm Coast Dance Classic on Sunday, Aug. 10.

elix Solis was going to college to be a computer programmer when he was told he needed a physical education class. After seeing the ratio of women to men in the ballroom dancing class, he decided that would be a good fit for him. He learned how to dance, stuck with it and eventually enrolled at an Arthur Murray studio, where he began to dance professionally and teach. “When you dance professionally, you improve rapidly,” he said while sitting in The Ballroom on Hand Ave., in Ormond Beach. His dance partner, Annie Hawkins, sat next to him. Between them, Solis and Hawkins have almost 50 years of experience teaching ballroom dance. Hawkins left high school to join the ballet and stayed in the company until she was 21, when she started exploring ballroom dancing, also at an Arthur Murray studio. She also became a teacher and a professional. “Ballroom dancing is a fit type of dancing, always moving,” Solis said. “It promotes good health, fitness, fun

and confidence.” The two are not only professional dance partners, but they also teach together, traveling from dance room to dance room throughout the St. Augustine, Flagler County and Volusia area to meet their students. They don’t have a studio of their own, but instead bring their lessons to their students to fit their schedules. Their students range from teenagers to the elderly and have taken up ballroom dancing for a variety of reasons. “It helps take their mind away from stress, the outside world and work,” Solis said. For couples, Hawkins said she sees the ballroom dancing as something they can share together. Even if they are interested in different things, she sees the couple she teaches come together and share a common interest in the dancing. Those students and students from all over the state will be able to show off their talents Sunday, at the Palm Coast Dance Classic, which will show-

case students from 14 dance studios in a one-day competition. “It gives the students something to work towards,” Solis said. The showcase not only provides a little friendly competition, but it also allows the students to meet each other and get feedback from other students.

IF YOU GO What: Palm Coast Dance Classic Where: Palm Coast Veterans of Foreign War, 47 Old Kings Road N., Palm Coast When: 1-6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10 Tickets: $25 Info: There will be three dance smooth and rhythm championships including prizes for top teacher, top solo, top student, top studio and general dancing. There will also be a performance by professional dancers Vanda Polakova and Misha Vlasov

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2014

Elections guide: the hows and whys Welcome to the Ormond Beach Observer’s 2014 Elections Guide. In this special section, you will be introduced to the local candidates on the ballot, in time for early voting to begin Aug. 16. Like you, our informal editorial board (comprising a few staff members and community members) is still deciding for whom we’d like to vote. We will be making our recommendations public next week, so we are reviewing this section carefully, and we hope you will, too.

the incumbent needs to be fired. The third question is an invitation for candidates to further differentiate themselves from each other: What would you contribute to this office that you feel your opponent cannot or will not? And finally, we asked candidates to identify the three most significant challenges facing their constituents and how they would face those challenges.

Why are the lengths so different?

rebuttals, except in the Steven DeLaroche vs. Adam Warren vs. Kathy Weston race (because we had to squeeze three of them onto one page).

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Some of the candidates used incorrect grammar. Some included misspelled words. Should we correct the grammar? We decided to edit the responses, just as we would with letters to the editor. Some might argue that you’d rather see whether a candidate knows how to spell, but in the end, we thought it was more reader friendly to correct any errors and let the readers decide based on content rather than mechanics.

VOTING CALENDAR

Early voting is available at the Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St. PRIMARY ELECTION Early Voting Hours of Operation 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, to Saturday, Aug. 23

Primary Election You will notice that the lengths of anAug. 26 swers vary dramatically. The instructions were to write 600 words total in response GENERAL ELECTION to the questions. In a few cases, candiEarly Voting Hours of Operation dates assumed that the questions them7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, The questions selves counted in the 600 words, and othto Saturday, Nov. 1. The first question ers didn’t, so there is variation there, and Don’t forget to vote! BRIAN we asked each can- that’s unfortunate. We’ll have to be clearer We invite everyone to study this guide. General Election MCMILLAN didate (all via email) in our instructions next time. But, the in- As we do so, let’s rejoice that we live in a Nov. 4 was to explain how structions were the same for everyone, country that gives us the opportunity to Source: volusiaelections.org their background has and we still feel that the answers are suf- choose our leaders. Don’t forget! helped prepare them for the position. ficient to help voters. editor@ormondbeachobserver.com If there were any incumbents in the racThe biggest reason for varied lengths is es, we then asked incumbents what they simply the choices of the candidates themare most proud of in their service. Con- selves. Some of the candidates wrote 600 ON THE BALLOT: SCHOOL BOARD REFERENDUM OFFICIAL PRIMARY BALLOT OFFICIAL versely, we asked challengers what they exactly, othersPRIMARY wrote halfBALLOT that, and some The following item is found on Page 2 of the Republican and Democrat REPUBLICAN PARTYballots: PARTY disapprove of. These opposing questions wrote aDEMOCRATIC bit more and had to be scaled back. VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA might seem unfair to the candidates, conREFERENDUM ON EXTENDING ONE-HALF CENT SALES SURTAX FOR SCHOOL AUGUST 26, 2014 AUGUST 26, 2014 sidering they invite the incumbent to be How about the rebuttals? SECURITY, TECHNOLOGY AND OTHER FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS positive and the challenger to be negative. To OFFICIAL simulate DE anELECCIÓN in-personPRIMARIA debate, PAPELETA OFFICIAL DE ELECCIÓN PRIMARIA PAPELETA But we felt the question was useful to the we gathered the initial responses and PARTIDO PARTIDO DEMÓCRATA Shall an extension of the one-half cent school capital outlayREPUBLICANO sales surtax that voter, and that was our focus for the en- emailed them their opponents. CONDADO DE VOLUSIA, CONDADO DE to VOLUSIA, FLORIDASome expires on December 31, 2016, be authorized for an additional fifteenFLORIDA (15) year tire section. When we step into the ballot candidates 26 DE AGOSTO 2014 were concerned 26 DE AGOSTO 2014again that the levy by the school board of Volusia County beginning January 1, 2017, to finance box, the reality is we need to differenti- rebuttals invited more negativity. But, we school security and technology capital improvements and construction of other ate candidates. Considering the to TO make sure that if a candidate x TO VOTE, COMPLETELY FILL IN THE OVAL NEXT TO YOUR CHOICE. x between TO VOTE, COMPLETELY FILL IN THE OVALwanted NEXT YOUR CHOICE. school capital projects, including construction, additions, renovations, and replaceincumbent has just had years of valuable felt he or she was unfairly criticized, there x Use a black or dark blue ballpoint or felt-tipped pen. x Use a black or dark blue ballpoint or felt-tipped pen. ments? you make a mistake, don't hesitate to ask for a new ballot. If you erase or make other marks, your vote on-the-job training, the burden of proof is forwas a chance seterase the record x If you make a mistake, don't hesitate to ask a new ballot. Ifto you or makestraight. other marks, yourx voteIf may not count. on the challenger to convince voters that In most cases, we gave 200 words for the

A LADO DE SU SELECCIÓN. x PARA VOTAR, LLENE COMPLETAMENTE EL ÓVALO A LADO DE SU SELECCIÓN. x PARA VOTAR, LLENE COMPLETAMENTE EL ÓVALO x Use un bolígrafo negro o azul oscuro o de punta de fieltro (marcador). x Use un bolígrafo negro o azul oscuro o de punta de fieltro (marcador). REPUBLICAN SAMPLE BALLOT comete un error, no vacile en pedir por una papeleta nueva. Si usted borra o hace otras marca x Si usted DEMOCRAT SAMPLE un error,BALLOT no vacile en pedir por una papeleta nueva. Si usted borra o hace otras marcas, su voto no contará. x Si usted comete

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COUNTY COUNCIL AT LARGE (Vote for One)

CONSEJO DEL CONDADO LA SILLA GENERAL (Vote por Uno)

CIRCUIT JUDGE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, GROUP 18 (Vote for One)

Webster Barnaby

JUEZ DEL CIRCUITO CIRCUITO JUDICIAL SÉPTIMO, GRUPO 18 (Vote por Uno)

Patricia Northey

Karen Foxman Steve Sands

CIRCUIT JUDGE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, GROUP 20 (Vote for One)

JUEZ DEL CIRCUITO CIRCUITO JUDICIAL SÉPTIMO, GRUPO 20 (Vote por Uno)

Steven N. DeLaroche Adam Warren

Kathy Weston

Joyce Cusack

ORMOND BEACH OBSERVER

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2014

COUNTY JUDGE, 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, GROUP 10

Angela A. Dempsey Peter McGlashan Q Q &A &A AGE: 36 CITY OF RESIDENCE: DeLand YEARS LIVED IN THIS COMMUNITY: Since 1988 HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Spending time with family and dogs. Attending church at First Assembly of God in DeLand. Cooking. Hopes to finish private pilot’s license some day. FAMILY: Married to local criminal and family law attorney, Donald B. Dempsey Jr; Son Grayson, 19 months; step-son Michael Dempsey, 24.

AGE: 50 CITY OF RESIDENCE: South Daytona YEARS LIVED IN THIS COMMUNITY: 21 HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Mentoring youth, active church member, interest in missions work; cricket and cooking FAMILY: Married to Donnas

CHALLENGER n Explain how your professional career so far has qualified you for this position.

I began my legal career as an attorney at the Department of Children and Families in Daytona Beach in September 2004, where I litigated civil juvenile dependency cases until leaving DCF to join the Florida Guardian ad Litem Program in May 2005. I remained at the GAL Program as a senior program attorney for the next six years, where I advocated for the best interests of abused and neglected children. I went into private practice in 2011. I currently handle a variety of family law cases and civil cases, including evictions, ejectment and tax deed interpleader actions, and I have also worked on many criminal cases. I have a solid background in the law and I have been in courtrooms daily to weekly for the majority of my career.

n What would you contribute to this office that you feel your opponent cannot or will not?

I have practiced in different areas of the law for almost 10 years. I have experienced many different judges, opponents, courtroom situations and clients. I know what it is like to represent a child who has been in and out of five foster homes, and who feels like she has no voice in the outcome of her life. I know what it’s like to represent a landlord who has bent over backward for a tenant, and just wants what is lawfully theirs, possession of their property back. I have represented parents accused of being drug addicts and alleged neglectful parents, who just want their day in court. I have represented the government, and I have represented the people. I have been in front of many different types of judges, and have seen the different ways in which they rule their courtrooms. I believe that a judge needs to have these different experiences, and that is why I believe I will be a good judge. My opponent has little to no experience in civil cases, and statewide, civil cases make up approximately 75% of the county court. If elected, I will be willing to preside over civil and criminal cases, which will enable me to become a well-rounded and experienced judge.

n What are the three most significant challenges facing the court today? If elected, what would you do to address the challenges?

The court faces many challenges, including lack of funding for judicial staff and clerks, large dockets resulting in delay of cases coming to disposition, and lack of representation for children in dependency court. I would address the challenges of large dockets by utilizing methods I have witnessed in various courtrooms in other counties, which helps speed up pre-trial hearings, as well as being on time, and using the judicial time efficiently to resolve cases and get litigants in and out of court. I would continue to be a proponent of the Guardian ad Litem Program, and encourage people to volunteer to be the voice of an abused child in court. As to lack of funding, I don’t believe there is much as a judge I could do about that issue, other than to try and utilize the resources available as efficiently as possible.

REBUTTAL

I am the better candidate for this position because I have represented the government, as well as businesses and private individuals. I have signed the front of paychecks, rather than just the back. I have the common sense experiences that your county judge needs. There are currently no other county judges leaving the bench. These positions are not lifetime appointments, but rather are public offices, and change is sometimes needed. My supporters, many of whom work in the courtroom daily, believe that I have the better temperament for this position. Drug use is a widespread problem, and judges do have the discretion to send defendants into programs like drug court. There is also a private industry created for the purpose of ensuring a defendant’s appearance in court — bail bondsmen. These folks make a living and further the economy, providing jobs and paying taxes. The government programs, which are expensive for the county, need to be the exception, not the rule. Addressing this problem means you are willing to serve on the civil bench. If I am elected, I will rotate the civil and criminal dockets every few years to become a well-rounded judge. My opponent has not done this.

INCUMBENT n Explain how your professional career so far has qualified you for this position.

I’ve spent my entire career serving the public as both a county court judge and an assistant state attorney. My trial experience as a prosecutor, combined with my work on the county court bench qualify me to continue serving the residents of Volusia County in this important role.

n What would you contribute to this office that you feel your opponent cannot or will not?

With more than two decades of legal experience, I possess the credentials, temperament and case management skills necessary to continue effectively handling the volume of cases heard by county court judges. Continuity is especially important on the Volusia County court bench and in the Seventh Judicial Circuit because of ongoing transition due to judicial retirements and initiatives like electronic filing that have greatly impacted the way we do business in Florida courts.

n What are the three most significant challenges facing the court today? If elected, what would you do to address the challenges?

Illegal drug use is a factor in almost all criminal activity seen in the courts system today. I believe it’s important for offenders to take responsibility for their actions while also addressing the root of their problems. When appropriate, judges have the ability to order defendants into diversion programs if circumstances warrant this type of punishment. Another challenge Volusia County judges face is managing the jail population. Each day, judges separate the defendants who must be held secure and those who can continue to be productive members of society while their cases are pending. Judges must carefully evaluate the circumstances of each case to make these important decisions to ensure the safety of our community. In Volusia County, we’re fortunate to have programs like pretrial services, which give judges the ability to release qualified defendants while also ensuring their future appearances in court. The economic downturn our country has experienced in recent years has also had a great impact on the courts system. County court judges see evidence of this in civil court where disputes with credit card companies and landlord/tenant and eviction cases are heard. Proper case management allows all parties to quickly resolve their cases.

REBUTTAL

I commend my challenger’s service with the Department of Children and Families and Guardian Ad Litem program. It’s important that children have a voice when their families are in distress. However, juvenile dependency cases are heard in circuit court, not county court. Allegations of child abuse, abandonment and neglect are heard by circuit judges, not county court judges. While my criminal experience does outweigh my civil background, I was appointed by former Gov. Jeb Bush, following a thorough vetting process. The local judicial nominating commission — which includes attorneys and lay people — and the governor’s legal staff conducted interviews and reference checks to ensure I was the right person for the job. As this is a Volusia County race, it is important to look at county court statistics and not ones for the entire state. According to the most current statistics from the Office of the State Courts Administrator, 75,596 county court cases were filed in Volusia County in fiscal year 2012-13. Of those cases, 38% were criminal and 62% were civil. It is interesting to note that 81% of the civil cases filed were for civil traffic infractions, which are oftentimes resolved without judicial intervention.

ORMOND BEACH OBSERVER

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2014

COUNTY COUNCIL, AT LARGE Editor’s Note: Challenger Webster Barnaby did not participate.

Joyce Cusack Q &A

AGE: 72 CITY OF RESIDENCE: DeLand YEARS LIVED IN THIS COMMUNITY: Lifelong resident HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading and politics FAMILY: Married 47 years to Charles (Chuck) Cusack, now deceased. Two daughters, three granddaughters

AT-LARGE INCUMBENT n Explain how your professional career so far has qualified you for this position.

I served in the Florida Legislature for eight years, ending that career as leader protempore. I served many years as a board member of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Volusia and Flagler counties. Former chair of the Volusia/Flagler Health and Human Services Board. Trustee at Bethune-Cookman University Board member of the Florida Hospital in DeLand Registered nurse and health care professional for 30 years in Volusia County, including school health

n For incumbents, what votes or other accomplishments are you most proud of

in your previous term?

Voted to consolidate the 911 emergency dispatch at no additional cost to the citizens of Volusia County. Voted to bring the EVAC system in-house at a reduced cost to the taxpayer. Voted for the construction of the new Emergency Operations and Communication Center. As a legislator in the Florida House of Representatives, I was one of the lead agents that voted to provide funding for High Speed Rail. Ultimately, as a county councilwoman, supported the implementation of this vital service for the citizens of Volusia County. Voted to stimulate the economy by eliminating residential impact fees for two years. Voted to be a partner with Team Volusia by providing funds to attract new businesses to our community, including major hotels and food chains, such as the distribution center for Trader Joe’s. Voted to establish the Business Incubator, which continues to provide training for new and/or struggling businesses. n What would you contribute to this office that you feel your opponent cannot or will not?

I will continue to be a strong listener and will be willing to study the issues, listen to my constituents and always be an advocate for the citizens that I represent. My only special interest will continue to be the people of Volusia County. I will continue to be a tenacious advocate and leading voice for everyday people. I am a proven leader who is effective, accountable and compassionate. n What are the three most significant challenges facing your constituents today?

If elected, what would you do to address the challenges?

Lack of funding for transportation needs, including building and maintaining roads Quality water issues Economic development issues To address the above challenges, we must continue to be partners with the constituents and leaders of Volusia County, to provide necessary funding for economic development incentives. Additionally, educate people about water and water quality issues. Finally, form a task force to address funding for road projects and transportation issues.

REBUTTAL

Did not respond.

Pat Northey Q &A

AGE: 65 CITY OF RESIDENCE: YEARS LIVED IN THIS COMMUNITY: Since 1974 HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Running 5Ks, gardening, reading FAMILY: Married to Ed since 1969; two sons: Edward and Erik; Kat, my beautiful and talented daughter-in-law; and an equally beautiful granddaughter, Morgan Jane. Morgan is in the third grade at Enterprise Elementary, the same school her dad attended.

DISTRICT 5 CHALLENGER n Explain how your professional career so far has qualified you for this position.

As a retired health care professional, I managed employees and a significant budget for several business centers. That experience taught me how to succeed with people and personalities as well as the importance of preparing, maintaining, and managing an annual budget. I continue to be active in the healthcare industry through my trustee affiliation with Florida Hospital Fish Memorial and AHS. However, it was my volunteer work as a young mother that first gave me insight into the needs of my community. Through the years, that volunteer work has continued, along with representing constituents that live in the city, tiny hamlets, and the wild and rural parts of our county. Each community has different objectives but one united goal, and that is to make our beautiful Volusia County a place where they, their children, and grandchildren can grow and prosper.

n For incumbents, what votes or other accomplishments are you most proud of

in your previous term?

I am proud of providing tax relief to our citizens. We cut revenues and reduced expenses. We will continue to consolidate services and further reduce the burden on those who pay for it — the taxpayer. I am also excited and proud of the Showcase County Trails system that is providing recreation options for our citizens and promoting a healthy lifestyle, while improving our economy through nature-based tourism. Additionally, trails increase the value of homes along their alignment and revitalize communities they go through. They enhance the quality of life for everyone. n What would you contribute to this office that you feel your opponent cannot or will not?

I am an experienced and energetic public servant. My service is about leadership and integrity, not politics. Smart, tough and making a difference every day, my service has been transparent and accountable, resulting in a record of accomplishment that is unmatched by either opponent. My tenure as your elected County Council member has been and will continue to be controversy free.

n What are the three most significant challenges facing the court today? If elected, what would you do to address the challenges?

My constituents want to go to good paying jobs on an excellent network of roads. They also need a clean and abundant water supply for healthy living today and for economic growth tomorrow. Continued investment in our County Economic Development department is critical. Along with our in house efforts, Volusia County funds the public private partnership organization, Team Volusia. This organization’s mission is to work with the County Economic Development Department in creating good paying jobs. We are also collaborating with the University of Central Florida on a business incubator, located at the Airport. I will continue to track the job creation in this program. While Volusia has always been ahead of the curve on building roads, our revenue sources are declining and are not broad based. We need to review our current funding source (gas tax) and determine if it is time to replace it with an alternative. It will be important for us to have shovel-ready projects and to take advantage of grant money as it becomes available. Lastly, we have to continue to look at alternative transportation modes for moving traffic. Volusia has water on three sides; we cannot ignore the quality or the quantity of water that surrounds us. Our beautiful Indian River and St Johns River are in peril. Strong steps, including a countywide fertilizer ordinance, must be adopted. Efforts to remove some of the 93,000 septic tanks that are still in the ground must be sincere and measurable. Just like having shovel-ready road projects, we need ready plans when the Land and Legacy amendment passes this fall and provides a funding stream to clean our water.

REBUTTAL

I love Volusia County! It has been my family’s home since 1974. My husband, Ed, a decorated Vietnam veteran, and I raised our two sons here. They attended Volusia County Public Schools, and they continue to live here and call our county home. Our granddaughter Morgan will be starting third grade at Enterprise Elementary, the same school that her dad attended. My 93-year-old mother lives on a ranch with my sister Nancy close to the St. Johns River and my sister Terry dips her toes into the beautiful Halifax River at the end of her street in Ormond Beach. Our family has a deep and solid commitment to this county. For the last eight years, I have enthusiastically served you as a member of the Volusia County Council. During that time, the citizens have had their voices heard. We’ve accomplished much: a rebounding economic climate, better roads and transportation options and a commitment to our environment and quality of life. Volusia County deserves a strong committed leader who understands the issues. I have provided that leadership — every day — since I took office. You have my promise I will continue to work for you, making a difference every day.

ORMOND BEACH OBSERVER

OrmondBeachObserver.com

THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2014

NO INCUMBENT

CIRCUIT JUDGE, 7TH JUDICAL CIRCUIT, GROUP 18, NONPARTISAN

Karen Foxman Q &A

AGE: 45 CITY OF RESIDENCE: Port Orange YEARS LIVED IN THIS COMMUNITY: 18

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Spending time with my family, running, reading, animals FAMILY: Married to my husband for over 12 years; 4-year-old son.

n Explain how your professional career so far has qualified you for this position.

I have been practicing for 18 years. I began in 1996, where I spent my first seven prosecuting every level of crime, and where I was promoted to supervisor after only four years. In 2003, I was recruited to the firm of Rice & Rose, where I became partner in four years. In private practice, I litigated mostly family law cases, with about 15% in criminal defense. After my son was born, I returned to the State Attorney’s Office as a supervisor over Volusia County for the Seventh Circuit State Attorney’s Office. I gave up my partnership and its significant financial benefits. I did so to return to serving the community in a more significant way. My practice has been primarily in a courtroom, having tried hundreds of cases, both jury and nonjury. I have represented victims, husbands, wives, children and defendants. My practice includes significant time in criminal and in civil court. I have been an administrator, dealing with policies, employees, training for new lawyers, and budgetary issues. I supervise over 45 attorneys and more staff members. The diversity in my training and skills makes me a superior judicial candidate. My extensive trial experience also helps give me the background necessary to make difficult rulings with efficiency and confidence. Finally, I have served as president of the Volusia County Bar Association, and president of the Volusia-Flagler Association of Women Lawyers. While in private practice, I served as a Guardian ad Litem, representing best interests of children and making recommendations to the court. I received an award for providing so many pro bono hours in this regard. My focus on community service illustrates my pure motives in running for office. If elected, this job would present a lateral move financially, and far less than what I made in private practice. I wish only to prioritize integrity and doing the right thing.

n What would you contribute to this office that you feel your opponent can’t?

I have significantly more courtroom and trial experience, which is necessary to run a smooth, efficient courtroom with competent rulings. I have a lot more diversity in my background, giving more perspective to communicate with parties in a courtroom. Finally, my administrative experience would help manage a docket well.

n What are the three most significant challenges facing your constituents today? If elected, what would you do to address the challenges?

One of the biggest challenges to the court system is that there are not enough judges to handle the caseloads. We need the incoming judges to have courtroom experience, so they know how to move the docket efficiently without hindering the integrity of the system. Without courtroom and trial experience, judges have a difficult time making simple evidentiary or procedural rulings, because they lack the adequate exposure and practical application of these rules. My significant courtroom experience and my willingness to work hard will enable me to handle large dockets by giving the litigants access to hearing time, and timely rulings to move cases quicker. Another challenge the Seventh Circuit faces is the loss of five experienced judges this year. My experience will enable me to hit the ground running. I have the best background to be able to run a courtroom with little training. Finally, public access to the court system can feel hindered. Some of this can be addressed with efficiency, but there are other factors to consider. The court system is going paperless, which can intimidate pro se (unrepresented) litigants. It is important for judges to be patient and give some consideration to the fact that not everyone has easy access to computers. Further, judges taking time to really listen to or talk to litigants can help people involved in the system feel they had their day in court, and respect the ruling more.

REBUTTAL

While my opponent has spent most of his career at his father’s law firm, I have worked hard for every promotion and partnership in my career. I have significantly more trial experience, and a much more diverse background, including criminal and civil law. My criminal practice includes prosecution and defense, unlike my opponent, who has very little criminal experience and no criminal defense. Further, this open seat as assigned would preside over a family law division, and I have seven-and-a-half years of family law experience, while my opponent has none. My opponent criticizes me for my family’s service on the bench. While I am proud of their work, their accomplishments and my last name have nothing to do with my qualifications. I run only on my own credentials. Finally, my opponent attempts to criticize me personally, though he has never met me before this election. I could spout about the criticisms I have heard of him, but that is really not relevant or appropriate. Our qualifications are relevant, and if you review the numerous endorsements I have received in this race, you will see retired judges, practicing attorneys, elected officials and other respected members of the community have endorsed me.

Steve Sands

Q &A

AGE: 52 CITY OF RESIDENCE: DeLand YEARS LIVED IN THIS COMMUNITY: 42

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Scuba diving, fishing and being active within the community FAMILY: Did not answer

n Explain how your professional career so far has qualified you for this position.

I have broad experience in both civil and criminal trial work. Early in my career, I was a prosecutor for the State Attorney’s Office in Jacksonville. For the last 23 years, I have worked in private practice with the Daytona Beach law firm of Sands, White and Sands, where I have been managing partner for the last 12 years. I have been active within the legal community, serving on the board of several legal organizations at both the county and state level. I know the pressures faced by the working lawyer and small business owner. I understand that behind every lawyer is a client seeking justice. I know I have the knowledge, experience and temperament to give those who appear before me the time and consideration their case deserves.

n What would you contribute to this office that you feel your opponent can’t?

First, if my opponent is elected, she will become the third member of the same family currently sitting as a judge in Volusia County, and the principal legal experience that each of them brought to the bench was government employment as a prosecutor. I’m proud of my service as former prosecutor. However, I firmly believe that the direct appointment or election of prosecutors to the bench should be the exception, rather than the rule. For the public to have faith in their judges, they must believe that the judges are impartial, unbiased and free of collusion. Second, I have many more years of experience as a civil attorney than my opponent. I have worked on day-to-day basis with the sorts of cases that the voters are mostly likely to encounter in their own dealings with the legal system. Third, I will bring to the job the appropriate judicial temperament. There are many local attorneys who know us both and can offer insight into our relative temperaments and fitness for the bench. I encourage voters to seek out attorneys they know and ask their private opinion as to who is better suited to serve as judge.

n What are the three most significant challenges facing your constituents today? If elected, what would you do to address the challenges?

1) Crowded court dockets; 2) keeping pace with technology, and 3) making the courts open, accommodating and accessible to everyone. All three of these issues can be addressed by taking advantage of the technological progress we’ve made over the years. Recently, the clerk’s office changed to a filing system in which the parties are required to provide the court with email addresses. In addition to removing the delays caused by regular mail, the cost of communication has been greatly reduced and also made significantly easier. The courts need to be more proactive in taking advantage of these improvements. For example, at the start of each case, the court could send an introductory email to each party advising them as to the court’s preference on courtroom decorum, the scheduling hearings and other matters. Although this may be well known to local attorneys, the courts have a significant number of cases involving out-of-town attorneys or people representing themselves that may not know the local court’s rules and customs. Currently, the judges have the ability to post this information on their website at www.circuit7org. However, few judges take advantage of this opportunity. If I were judge, I would make every effort to see the court from the eyes of those who come before it and make the court as open, accommodating and accessible as technology and the rules allowed.

REBUTTAL

A significant portion of my opponent’s career has spent as a prosecutor or administrator at the State Attorney’s Office. She has never tried a civil jury trial. Having tried both civil and criminal cases, I can attest that civil litigation involves very different and often much more complex issues than are typically encountered by prosecutors in state criminal cases. I simply have a longer and much more varied history as a litigator than my opponent. My recognition within the legal community reflects this, as I have received an AV rating from Martindale Hubbell for my ability and ethics. My opponent also points to her job at the State Attorney’s Office as evidence of her community service. The truth is that my opponent is a well-paid employee of the state of Florida who has been involved in very little public service that did not directly advance her career. I have dedicated my after-work hours to a variety of nonlegal organizations, such as the House Next Door in DeLand (which provides services to families in need) and Sands Theater Center, a nonprofit cultural arts organization that operates the Athens Theater for the benefit of the West Volusia Community.

ORMOND BEACH OBSERVER

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2014

NO INCUMBENT

CIRCUIT JUDGE, 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, GROUP 20, NONPARTISAN

Steve N. DeLaroche AGE: 50 CITY OF RESIDENCE: Ormond Beach YEARS LIVED IN THIS COMMUNITY: Volusia County for 25 years

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Avid cyclist. Also, golf and study of the battles of the American Revolution. FAMILY: Married to Dr. Sondra Avant for 17 years. Two children: Marina 13, and Grant, 11. n How has your professional career qualified you?

I’ve practiced law Volusia County for 25 years. I’m the only candidate whose legal career includes service as a prosecutor, criminal defense attorney, civil plaintiffs attorney, a civil defense attorney, and I have sat in the center chair and made the hard decisions as a county judge. I have tried, as lead counsel, over 200 jury trials, and 1,009 jury trials. I have the well-rounded experience, and the lack of one-sided prejudice to perform the role of circuit judge in our court system.

n What would you contribute that your opponents can’t?

I’ve only served as a county judge, and have a track record of demonstrated fairness, and proven efficiency. I intend to continue those two traits if elected to the circuit bench. My reputation for fairness to both sides is well known. I have a history of neither favoring the state nor the defense; my decisions were based upon the issues presented alone. In 32,600 cases as a judge, I was never overturned. I ran most effective and efficient in the state of Florida. My statistics showed that I presided over a docket with the fewest violations of probation, and a caseload that decreased from month to month.

n What are the three most significant challenges and how would you address them?

The most important issue facing courts in the state of Florida is docket overcrowding. The Legislature has refused to allocate more judicial positions despite rising caseloads due to population increase and the foreclosure crisis. People find that it takes longer to resolve their court cases because dockets are overcrowded, and hearing time is limited. This situation leads to gross injustice in both civil and criminal cases, as the court system cannot provide a quick resolution to problems. This is not unlike the current Veterans Administration crisis, with vets dying because they cannot receive care in a timely basis. My proven record for efficiency and orderly management of case dockets demonstrates that I am the proper person to solve this problem. As the old adage says, “Justice delayed is justice denied.” Courts often treat people as numbers. If they are not represented by an attorney, often even worse, with little guidance as to how the proceedings are conducted. I promise to continue to treat everyone with dignity and respect. Mentally challenged people present a difficult situation for the courts. They often do not belong in jail, but there are few programs to aid and treat them. If elected, I will advocate for more resources to care for the mentally challenged.

Adam Warren

AGE: 39 CITY OF RESIDENCE: Daytona Beach YEARS LIVED IN THIS COMMUNITY: 28 years

AGE: 44 CITY OF RESIDENCE: Ormond Beach YEARS LIVED IN THIS COMMUNITY: 30 years

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Working out and spending time with family. FAMILY: Mother, Stasia Warren, served as a county judge. Father, Dan Warren, was elected state attorney and a defense attorney.

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Jogging, riding bikes, coaching soccer, watching my children’s sporting events, and working to improve the community. FAMILY: Michael Slick, fiance; Erin, daughter, 17; Brian, son, 16; Colin, 12; Megan, 11.

n How has your professional career qualified you?

I have been an attorney licensed to practice law in Florida for nearly 10 years. My legal education effectively began 33 years ago when my parents started taking me to court to watch jury trials. My father, Dan Warren, was a former state attorney, and my mother, Stasia Warren, was a county judge for more than 22 years. For seven years, I worked as an assistant state attorney for Florida’s Seventh Judicial Circuit. I prosecuted thousands of cases and participated in all facets of prosecuting criminal cases. I gained significant trial experience, trying everything from misdemeanors to capital murder. I advised law enforcement officers on a daily basis concerning various legal issues. I gave several presentations on substantive and procedural criminal law to law enforcement at in-service training. In November 2012, I started working as a law clerk for the Honorable Wendy Berger at the Fifth District Court of Appeal. As a law clerk, I made recommendations to affirm or reverse circuit court decisions in diverse areas of law: family, criminal, dependency, administrative, education, contracts, probate, insurance, and personal injury. In March 2014, I launched my campaign for circuit judge for the Seventh Judicial Circuit, Group 20, which covers Volusia, Flagler, St. Johns and Putnam counties. I am currently working in private practice, focusing on criminal defense, family law, and civil litigation (e.g., breach of contract cases).

n What would you contribute that your opponents can’t?

I believe that it is combination of my legal and life experiences that distinguishes me from the other candidates. I believe that I am the only candidate whose second home was the courtroom growing up. When my mother became an assistant state attorney in 1980, she started taking me to court with her to watch her jury trials. At dinner, I would talk about the trials with my parents. Additionally, I believe that I am the only candidate who has worked as a law clerk at an appellate court. My experience at the Fifth District Court of Appeals gave me a broad background in numerous areas of law and would greatly assist me if elected. I understand that being a judge is not just about professional experience; it is about who you are as a person. My father often said anyone can learn the law, but few have the integrity and honesty to be a judge. My parents taught me at an early age what was important in life: personal character, professional ethics and a commitment to public service. I have carried these lessons with me throughout my life. I believe the most important qualifications I have are my honesty, personal character and commitment to follow the law.

n What are the three most significant challenges and how would you address them?

The most important issue facing the courts is the large volume of cases that judges must manage. To accomplish this, judges must ensure that the cases move forward as quickly and as economically as possible while protecting the rights of all litigants. If elected, I will examine how technology can be used to effectively manage the docket.

REBUTTAL

Accusations are not proof of guilt. If all it took was for one person to accuse another, we would not need judges, only executioners. How is justice to prevail if the judge herself does not believe in the bedrock of American justice: “innocent until proven guilty”? I was fully investigated by the Florida Bar, and found to have done nothing wrong. I stand on my own reputation and experience. I have not sought the endorsement of retired judges because I do not need to borrow someone else’s name to mask my lack of courtroom experience.

Kathy Weston

REBUTTAL

It is combination of my legal and life experiences that distinguishes me from the other candidates. I have spent most of professional career serving our community as an assistant state attorney. I prosecuted thousands of cases — including capital murder. I worked hard to keep our community safe and to assist law enforcement with their investigations. I have earned endorsements from law enforcement officers who worked with me — including Deputy Sheriff Richard Graves. If elected, I will bring the highest level of professional ethics and commitment to follow the law.

n How has your professional career qualified you?

I have been a trial attorney for 15 years. After I graduated from Notre Dame Law School, I spent five years litigating tax cases against the IRS at a large firm in Chicago. When I returned to Florida 10 years ago, I reinvented myself as a general civil litigator, although my focus has been on business disputes. I have handled all types of civil cases and appeared in court hundreds of times. I am Board Certified in business litigation by the Florida Bar, a distinction held by fewer than 6% of all attorneys. I have an AV Preeminent rating based on reviews of my abilities by other attorneys and by judges. I strive to always be the best at what I do. Prior to attending law school, I worked as a police officer and in other capacities for the Daytona Beach Police Department for five years while attending Stetson University to earn my accounting degree. I am not afraid of hard work. n What would you contribute that your opponents can’t?

I have the right combination of legal experience and life experience. In addition, I have served as a leader and a role model. I am a six-year member of the Rotary Club of Daytona Beach. I am on the Budget Advisory Board for the city of Ormond Beach, serve as legal counsel for the Ormond Beach Historic Society, and just completed two terms on the Board of Directors of the Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce. I am the president of the Tiger Bay Club of Volusia County. I just completed three years on the Seabreeze High School Advisory Council, and I have joined the Spruce Creek High School Advisory Council to begin in August 2014. I have coached girls soccer for many years, and I am involved in my children’s scout troops. I am on the board of the Florida Bar Foundation. I served on the board of the Volusia County Bar Association for seven years, including as president. I am also a graduate of both Leadership Daytona and Leadership Ormond. I was selected Woman of the Year in 2011 by the Volusia Flagler Association for Women Lawyers. My hard work and community service are unmatched by my opponents combined. I am committed to maintaining the integrity of the judiciary. I have worked hard to maintain a reputation as an honest and ethical attorney, and I will continue to maintain that reputation as a judge. One of my opponents, while previously serving as a judge, had formal charges brought against him for improperly dismissing five traffic tickets and twice lying about it during the ensuing investigation. Those charges against my opponent were dismissed only after he resigned as a judge. I have been endorsed by seven highly respected judges from all over the Seventh Circuit: Richard S. Graham, Hubert L. Grimes, Edward E. Hedstrom, Robert K. Mathis, David A. Monaco, William C. Johnson, Jr., and John J. Upchurch. Neither of my opponents has claimed any significant endorsements. n What are the three most significant challenges and how would you address them?

Docket overcrowding is a problem that leads to delays in justice and increased litigation costs. I will use new technologies and reduce or eliminate unnecessary court appearances to handle my docket expeditiously. The perception of a lack of fairness is another problem. I will address that by treating everyone with dignity. The integrity of the judiciary has been called into question. I will be respectful of and humbled by the power given to me as a judge, and I will never bring shame upon the judiciary.

REBUTTAL

If Mr. deLaroche is going to run on his record as a former judge, then he needs to run on his entire record, which includes resigning to avoid pending charges against him by the Judicial Qualifications Commission for judicial misconduct and presenting misleading testimony to the investigating body.

ORMOND BEACH OBSERVER

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2014

CIRCUIT JUDGE, 7TH JUDICAL CIRCUIT, GROUP 23, NONPARTISAN

Kellie Jo Killebrew

Q &A

AGE: 48 CITY OF RESIDENCE: DeLand YEARS LIVED IN THIS COMMUNITY: In DeLand since 2012, in Volusia County off and on since birth.

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading, diving, fishing FAMILY: Three children, one granddaughter

Thomas G. Portuallo

Q &A

AGE: 52 CITY OF RESIDENCE: Flagler Beach YEARS LIVED IN THIS COMMUNITY: 18 HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Boy Scout leader, youth sports coach, piano, computers, home repair FAMILY: Married to Denise Portuallo for 17 years. Two children: Christina, 15, and Anthony 13.

CHALLENGER n Please explain how your professional career so far has qualified you for this position.

I have a very diverse background in the practice of law. I have handled family law cases, misdemeanors, traffic tickets, injunctions, real property cases, contract disputes, complex commercial litigation, just to name a few. I have been a sole practitioner since 2005. When I first opened my office, I was the only staff member and continued that way for approximately the first four years of opening my own practice. I was also a single parent with a child actively involved in softball. Learning how to manage my time was critical.

n What would you contribute to this office that you feel your opponent cannot or will not?

I did not go straight from high school to college. I joined the Navy and served a year active duty and five years inactive reserves. I was honorably discharged. I had my first child when I was 19 years old and worked various jobs, including, telemarketing, retail, secretarial and banking before going back to school in 1990. I also was given a great gift in surviving breast cancer. It is my goal to repay that gift by giving back to society in the best way I can. My life experience, time management skills, and ability to listen and understand people and their situations are some of the most important things I can contribute that I believe my opponent cannot. In my family, I have personally seen the effects of drug addiction and how it can ruin lives. Being a judge on a dependency/delinquency bench will give me an opportunity to try and get through to youths and others addicted to drugs before it is too late.

n What are the three most significant challenges facing your constituents today? If elected, what would you do to address the challenges?

Challenge: The volume of cases Solution: The case volume is where time management comes in. I know how to effectively manage time and move cases forward in a timely manner. The addition of technological advances will help to achieve this also. Challenge: The lack of a sufficient number of judges to handle those cases. Solution: Not much can be done with a lack of a sufficient number of judges as this is a budgetary issue and is beyond my ability to address. Challenge: A poor view of the judicial system. It is my intent to change peoples’ impressions about our judicial system by being friendly, having a positive and respectful attitude towards all that walk into the courtroom. I am a good listener, and people have the right to be fully heard on each and every issue that they feel needs to be addressed. I will make sure that happens in my courtroom.

REBUTTAL

Judge Portuallo’s background is, for the most part, administrative law. He was a worker’s compensation lawyer and judge. I have practiced in both the administrative law area and in county and circuit court. For the past nine years, I have been a sole practitioner, and my primary area of practice has been family law. Family law encompasses both dependency and delinquency, which is the bench for which we are both running. Furthermore, Judge Portuallo has been appointed by various governors. Our country is based upon the notion that we, the people, have the right to choose, not have someone appointed for us. Although Judge Portuallo has been on the dependency-delinquency bench as an appointed judge for the past year-and-a-half, his prior experience had nothing to do with this area of law. I have been dealing with various family law issues for the past nine years. In my practice, I have dealt with all the issues faced on the dependency-delinquency bench. In April, I volunteered as a judge in the final rounds of the American Mock Trial Association’s competitions for current or prospective law students. I have always made it my practice to get experience before going into anything.

INCUMBENT n Please explain how your professional career so far has qualified you for this position.

Judge Thomas G. Portuallo is the incumbent candidate seeking to retain his position as a Circuit Court Judge who presides over dependency cases in the Seventh Judicial Circuit. Judge Portuallo’s 27 years of past legal experience, along with his current position as a circuit judge hearing dependency cases, makes him the ideal person to continue hearing dependency cases in the Seventh Circuit. Incumbent: Judge Portuallo was honored with an appointment to the Circuit Court in 2012. After undergoing a an extensive application process, including a detailed interview with the Seventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission, Judge Portuallo was recommended for the position of circuit judge and selected by the governor from a long list of extremely well qualified candidates. Prior dependency experience: Prior to his appointment to the Circuit Court, and prior to his appointment as a judge of compensation claims, Judge Portuallo worked in the dependency court system for nine years as a Guardian Ad Litem, on a voluntary basis. Judge Portuallo advocated for the best interest of children who were physically abused, sexually abused, or medically neglected. Judge Portuallo also represented teenage runaways and many children who were exposed to substance abuse prior to birth, such as cocaine babies. Experience on the bench: In addition to Judge Portuallo’s present position as a circuit judge, Judge Portuallo was a judge of compensation claims for over 16 years, hearing thousands of workers’ compensation cases in Volusia and Flagler counties. Judge Portuallo was selected for this position by the last four Florida governors. He was first appointed in 1996 and was subsequently reappointed in 2000, 2004, 2008 and 2012. He is a former president of the Statewide Conference of Judges of Compensation Claims.

n What would you contribute to this office that you feel your opponent cannot or will not?

Dependency experience: Judge Portuallo now presides over hundreds of dependency cases. Dependency cases are serious matters that involve innocent children who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected. Dependency court is no place for an inexperienced judge! Dependency cases require a judge to have extensive knowledge of the law and substantial judicial experience. Judge Portuallo has these qualities. His decisions have positively impacted the lives of many children and families in our community.

n What are the three most significant challenges facing your constituents today? If elected, what would you do to address the challenges?

Judge Thomas G. Portuallo is a native Floridian with a long-term residence and career in the Seventh Judicial Circuit. Through his work as a circuit judge, a former judge of compensation claims for over 16 years, a parent, and an active member of his community, Judge Portuallo strongly supports our government and family value system. Judge Portuallo understands the significant impact his decisions from the bench have on our local community and citizens. Judge Portuallo treats all parties with dignity and allows each party an equal opportunity to be heard before the court. At the conclusion of the case, Judge Portuallo renders a decision that is fair, impartial, and according to the rule of law.

REBUTTAL

A judge should not be elected based upon catchy slogans, signs, or irrelevant stories about past events in their lives. Instead, a judge should be elected based upon the level of legal experience, ethics, professionalism, and common sense they bring to the bench in order to serve our community well. As serious voters, we must investigate our judicial candidates to learn more about them. We must Google them, talk to local attorneys and members of the community who know them, and listen to the candidates speak. Please see www. judgethomasp.com and www.facebook.com/judgethomasp. Judge Portuallo brings extensive legal experience to the bench, including 27 years as either a judge or an attorney practicing in various areas of law. Judge Portuallo maintains a high level of ethics and professionalism as demonstrated by his excellent record serving our community in both his public and private life. Judge Portuallo brings commons sense to the bench as shown by his long and stable family life and legal career. Judge Portuallo possesses the character, leadership skills and integrity we value in a judge. On Aug. 26, vote to keep Circuit Judge Thomas G. Portuallo working for us!

ORMOND BEACH OBSERVER

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2014

STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 6, REPUBLICANS

Derek Hankerson Q &A

AGE: 49 CITY OF RESIDENCE: St. Johns

County YEARS LIVED IN THIS COMMUNITY:

Family dates back to the 1700s HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Running, reading, writing and outdoors FAMILY: Wife and no children

John Thrasher Q &A

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Golf FAMILY: Wife, Jean; three children and eight grandchildren

CHALLENGER n Please explain how your professional career so far has qualified you for this position.

I have had the pleasure of spending 31 years and since the age of 18 involved in the political process inside the Washington, D.C., area and other locations across the U.S. And, have had the pleasure of working with and for members of Congress to include the U.S. Senate, U.S. Congress and three Republican presidents and two Republican vice presidents and to include members of the state senate up until the age of 37. Additionally, I graduated with a political science degree from the University of Maryland, and a leadership and management masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree from Webster University! Hence, being an elected official is about leadership. Just as important, I have had the pleasure of working on numerous presidential campaigns as staff in the areas of political and as an advance representative. Also, have been to every state in the U.S. except about five, and am a world traveler. My family were elected officials and ministers and they or we have always contributed to the larger community.

n For challengers, what do you disapprove of most in the incumbentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s service in the most recent term?

I disapprove of the lack or loss of integrity, honesty and a thought or hint of entitlement. Additionally, after about 10 years of service, they forget who they are, who elected them, and then they sell out to special interest groups and fat cat lobbyists.

n What would you contribute to this office that you feel your opponent cannot or will not?

Lifelong experience and integrity, honesty. Remembering where I am from and who elected me to the office in the first place! Additionally, I bring a new and different approach, one focused on servant leadership, am a new face, and have well-rounded experiences in all situations. I also bring diversity to a body that has none today!

n What are the three most significant challenges facing your constituents today? If elected, what would you do to address the challenges?

The three most significant challenges facing the constituents today are economic development/high-paying jobs, public education, and health and wellness (water and sewer). I would do the same thing I have always done and work within the communities to effect positive change and find resources to create new and better paying jobs, get rid of Common Core and Race to the Top and assist the needed communities to connect to water and sewer.

AGE: 70 CITY OF RESIDENCE: St. Augustine YEARS LIVED IN THIS COMMUNITY: Northeast Florida for nearly 64 years.

INCUMBENT n Please explain how your professional career so far has qualified you for this position.

As an attorney and businessman, I understand how to run and operate a small business, create jobs and grow the economy. I also understand the challenges that small business owners face on a daily basis to keep their doors open, comply with regulations and ensure their employees are well taken care of. Working well with others to get the job done in Tallahassee is key, and I am committed to being the voice our Northeast Florida region needs in our State Capitol to succeed.

n For incumbents, what votes or other accomplishments are you most proud of in your previous term?

In 2014, the Legislature worked hard to develop and approve a balanced budget that will bring unparalleled funding to critical state needs, such as education, provide key investments throughout the state and bring much-needed tax relief for all Floridians. On a local level, the state budget provides specific enhancements for our northeast region. Senate District 6 will see a continued commitment on my part to provide additional funding to high growth school districts and investment in water clean-up projects for the St. Johns River, both of which were top priorities of mine during session. Our area will also benefit from funds appropriated for the preservation and restoration of historic properties in St. Augustine, essential funding for educational institutions, and expansion of water resources and water quality for the citizens in my district. I also sponsored and gained approval of statewide public policy measures to positively impact all Floridians. We will have greater protections from fraud and identity theft under legislation I sponsored this year. Nursing home reforms that received final approval will clarify claims procedures and keep the focus and priority on the well-being of our elders, and a bill I worked through the Legislature at the request of citizens in my district and local governments throughout Florida will bring balance to the vacation rental industry by protecting property rights and home rule authority.

n What would you contribute to this office that you feel your opponent cannot or will not?

My experience at the local and state level will afford me the opportunity to have a seat at the table for important discussions that may impact Northeast Florida.

n What are the three most significant challenges facing your constituents today? If elected, what would you do to address the challenges?

The three most significant challenges that are incorporated in my top three priorities are continuing to reduce government waste and spending, improve our education system and grow our job base in Northeast Florida.

REBUTTAL

Declined opportunity for rebuttal.

REBUTTAL

Did not respond to opportunity for rebuttal.