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Thank you for your service: Veterans honored at museum event. PAGE 11

Jeremiah Wilson’s return spurs Seabreeze to the playoffs. PAGE 9

City Commission split on temporary MRI business proposal.

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Mayor Ed Kelley of Ormond Beach presents Luberna Shirah-Gallaher with a proclamation from the city celebrating her 100th birthday. With her are her sons, Ronnie Shirah, Steve Shirah and Stan Shirah.

+ Ormond resident celebrates 100th Accompanied by 145 of her close family and friends, Luberna “Lu” Shirah Gallaher celebrated her 100th birthday Oct. 28. Held at the Palmetto Women’s Club, the event was attended by Mayor Ed Kelley, and a birthday presentation was also played that included messages from President Barak Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, former President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush. She will also receive the flag that was flown over the U.S. Capitol Oct. 28. She said the secret to a long life is: “No smoking, no drinking, eat well, sleep well and treat people right.”

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dream big By Emily Blackwood | Community Editor

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Two Ormond Middle students are part of Achievement Acadmey.

Playtex to add 21 jobs in Ormond

Eighth-graders among best in United States

Gabrielle Johnston and Jude Flynn have a lot in common. Currently in eighth grade at Ormond Beach Middle School, the pair went through the gifted program at Pine Trail Elementary, play soccer, are members of the Junior Honors Society, finished the seventh grade with 4.07 GPAs, love math and now are part of the U.S. Achievement Academy. Over 10,000 fifth- to 12th-grade students were nominated, and only 401 winners were chosen. Of the 20 students that were awarded in Florida, these two OBMS students were chosen.

in history, people don’t think their children will have it better than they had it.

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“When I first got nominated, I didn’t think of it as much,” Gabrielle Johnston said. “Once I got all the papers, it really sunk in. All of my work so far has actu-

ally been leading up to big moments.” “At first I didn’t know what it was,” Jude Flynn laughed. “But I thought I might

SEE SCHOOL / PAGE 5

FOR FREEDOM By Wayne Grant | News Editor

DeSantis honors those who put life on the line

In Ormond speech, he also criticized current military strategy: ‘We never learn.’

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A baby black bear was seen hanging out in some pine trees in Ormond Beach.

+ Bear spotted The employees of Progressive Physical Therapy recently spotted a baby black bear behind their office at 290 Clyde Morris Blvd., in Ormond Beach. Jennifer Sibley said they contacted Florida Fish and Wildlife and were advised to “let him be” and eventually, he would come down and be on his way.

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When U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis jogs every morning in Washington, D.C., he gets inspired as he runs by the monuments and government buildings of the capital. He sometimes runs up the steps of the Lincoln Memorial or passes by the Jefferson Memorial. As he runs, he’s reminded of the Founding Fathers and the principles of individual freedom and liberty guaranteed by the Constitution and Bill of Rights. “It keeps me grounded,” he said. “I remember there is

U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis more at stake than the latest petty squabble in Washington.” He also goes by the war memorials for to honor people who

with his wife, Casey died for freedom. “We’ve got to do a better job as caretakers of what they fought for,” he said, adding that for the first time

The city will provide a performance-based incentive package to offset expansion costs. The Hawaiian Tropic brand of tanning lotions has been linked with Ormond Beach since Ron Rice, a former lifeguard who had studied chemistry, mixed together a batch in a garbage can in 1969 and started bottling and selling it. He built it into a multimillion dollar empire, and eventually sold it to Playtex Products Inc. in 2007. There have been buyouts and thoughts of leaving, but Rice’s invention is still being made at the 1970s-era building, along with Banana Boat sun care, Edge shaving products and other personal care goods, and now there are plans for more growth. Mischelle Romesburg, plant director, said when Playtex bought the plant, it was uncertain if the company would stay in Ormond Beach. Then, Energizer Holdings Inc. bought the company the following year and has since invested $25 million in refurbishments and updates at the facility. At one time, many of the products were made elsewhere, but now are made at the facility. Now, the company is set to add 21 jobs. The company has decided to take advantage of the current popularity of aerosol sun protection, and convert a warehouse to manufacturing facility. The city is helping to offset the costs with incentives. “We could not do this without incentives,” Romesburg said. She said the plant was in competition for the product line with sister plants, also owned by Energizer. The City Commission approved the incentive package unanimously. “We’re pleased to see what Hawaiian Tropic is developing into,” said Commissioner Bill Partington. “It’s wonderful to have such quality firms, Energizer, Playtex, here in Ormond Beach.” The company currently has 199 employees. Romesburg said the 21 new jobs would have an average salary of $38,500 plus benefits. Joe Mannarino, economic devel-

Ormond Beach Middle School students Gabrielle Johnston and Jude Flynn were the winners of this year’s U.S. Achievement Academy. Though they didn’t win the first-place $10,000 grant, the students each won smaller grants and will be featured in the National Academy Achievement Yearbook.

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market testing By Wayne Grant | News Editor

Business seeks to place MRI trailer on Granada Boulevard

The applicant wants to test the Ormond Beach market before commiting to a building.

The City Commission deadlocked in a vote Nov. 5 to allow a MRI machine in a trailer in a parking lot on Granada Boulevard, so the business owner will have a chance to revise the proposal and make another pitch at a later meeting. With Mayor Ed Kelley absent, the vote was split 2-2. That means the decision will be automatically continued to the next meeting where all five officials will be in attendance, according to City Attorney Randy Hayes. Traci Postell, owner of New Smyrna Imaging LLC, sought permission to have an MRI at 801 W. Granada Blvd., for a period of no more than four years. It would be located in a trailer with skirting to the side of the building. Postell has an agreement with the property owner to rent space for a medical of-

fice in the building. Because of limited space, the MRI would need to be located in a trailer. She told the commission she has had an established medical business in New Smyrna Beach since 2003, and wants the temporary arrangement to test the Ormond Beach market. “We’ve been in negotiations to buy the building and convert it, but I have to be sure this area will support the business,” she said. She would be required to landscape the front and east buffers. The commissioners did not like the fact that, even with landscaping, the trailer will be visible to eastbound traffic on Granada Boulevard. “Everything screams don’t do this,” said Commissioner Troy Kent. “I’m business friendly, but this looks like something you’d see after a hurricane.”

He said Postell should do research to determine if there is a market for her business. Commissioner James Stowers also said that if the trailer would be visible from the roadway, he would vote no. He said he didn’t think there was room for much landscaping. “A couple of planters in front won’t cut it,” he said. Commissioner Rick Boehm pointed out that the medical office is the type of business that would bring in highwage earners, and said Postell should be given a chance to offer a revised proposal. Commissioner Bill Partington, who was running the meeting as deputy mayor, also indicated he would like to give Postell another chance. The vote was split evenly, with Stowers and Kent voting no. The matter will come before the commission at a later meeting, and the

applicant will be able to revise the proposal. In other action, the commission gave final approval to an ordinance that provides additional regulation of panhandling. Aggressive panhandling, a conduct that is considered harassing, abusive, coercive or misleading in order to obtain money, is banned throughout the city. Passive panhandling can be a request for money, or holding a simple sign, such as “hungry please help.” This type of panhandling is now banned along Granada Boulevard from Interchange Boulevard to the eastern curb of Williamson Boulevard, because of traffic concerns. Passive panhandling is also banned within public transportation vehicles or facilities, the area around or in public bathrooms, or near ATMs.

DESIGNING WOMEN (AND MEN) By Wayne Grant | News Editor

INBRIEF + Two arrested after holdup at Ormond McDonald’s Two employees of the McDonald’s in the Rivergate Village Shopping Center were arrested early Nov. 10 after the restaurant was robbed, according to Keith Walker, public information officer for Ormond Beach police. The shopping center is at the intersection of Nova Road and West Granada Boulevard. Ormond Beach police responded to the restaurant just after midnight after reports that a suspect, carrying a handgun and wearing a mask and jacket, entered through an unlocked back door, tied up two employees with zip ties and took money from the office. Police were called by employees at a nearby drug store after two McDonald’s employees walked out during the robbery and entered the drug store. Upon arrival, the officers saw the suspect run across the parking lot toward the wooded area south of the plaza. After a perimeter was set up, he was detained on South Old Kings Road by a Sheriff’s Office supervisor. The suspect, identified as Steve Wilbon, confessed and showed the officers where he hid the firearm, stolen money, mask and jacket. While reviewing McDonald’s security footage, officers noticed that an employee, identified as Carmanique Little, had been texting just prior to the robbery. Consent was given for the officers to look at the messages, and texts were found that showed Little planned and assisted in carrying out the robbery with Wilbon, police say. The texts contained a reminder from Wilbon to tell everyone to get down with their hands behind their back because he didn’t want to talk too much, fearing that the manager would recognize his voice, because he is also an employee. Wilbon, 19, and Little, 27, both of Daytona Beach, were both charged with robbery with a firearm, grand theft and kidnapping to facilitate a felony. The investigation is continuing.

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Some members of the Council of Catholic Women working at the event were Theresa Ho, Mary Rose Hess, Sharon Wilbert, Patti Ann Welter, Dora Filoia and Mary Trane.

Hobbyists show off their crafty ideas The annual Arts and Crafts Show at Prince of Peace raised money for local charities. The Council of Catholic Women had their 33rd-annual Arts and Crafts Show on Oct. 25 in the Prince of Peace Social Hall on Nova Road. There were more than 40 booths in the event, a major fundraiser for the many charities that the council supports. “We sold out,” said Event Chairwoman Sharon Wilkins. “We sold half the booths in one week.” In addition to selling booths to crafters, they also had a raffle, bake sale, food and drinks. Joyce Sperico, of Ormondby-the-Sea, one of the crafters who had a table, said her husband died two years ago, and she started making crafts to fill the void. In earlier years, she was an oil painter, but can’t lift one arm very high because of an automobile accident. “I can’t paint, so I had to do

Christena McGinley was helping her mother, Eva Thomas, of Ormond Beach, with her craft table. something,” she said. Most tables had a variety of items, as crafters enjoy making new and different things. “I get bored, so I switch around,” said Eva Thomas of Ormond Beach. She gets ideas from magazines, Pinterest and talking to people.

Ann Strader of Ormond Beach said her crafts help a lot, because her son is in the Air Force. “When he was in Afghanistan and Korea, it helped lower my anxiety level,” she said. Carolyn Hoffman, of Ormond Beach, makes decorative items out of palm fronds

Ann Strader, of Ormond Beach, makes mostly items for kids. she gets from the woods behind her house. She started making them for family members. “I’ve saturated my family, so now I bring them here,” she said.

Two churches have announced drop-off schedules for Nov. 17-24 for Operation Christmas Child. Donors can fill a shoebox with miscellaneous items for either a girl or a boy. They can also select an age group. The boxes will be shipped by Samaritans’ Purse International Relief to more than 130 countries where they are distributed to needy children. In addition to gifts, the organization asked that $7 be placed in the box to pay for shipping. For questions, visit samaritanspurse. org or call 518-637-5367 or one of the churches listed below. Examples of gifts include toothpaste, socks, water bottles, flip flops, pencils, paper, hats, gloves, balls and toys. Items such as liquid and chocolate, which would melt, are prohibited. Drop off at Oasis Church, 85 Tymber Creek Road, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday through Monday; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday; and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Drop off at Ormond Beach Presbyterian Church, 105 Amsden Road, from noon to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 4-6 p.m. on Friday; noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday; and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.

+ Closures announced The Nova Community Center, 440 N. Nova Road, and the South Ormond Neighborhood Center, 176 Division Ave., will be closed for floor refinishing from Nov. 22 to Dec. 1. The Casements will be closed Nov. 18-23 for maintenance.

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BAILEY RIVERBRIDGE GARDENS Bailey Riverbridge Gardens is a 2.6 acre beautiful, riverfront park at the northwest corner of the Granada Bridge. A scenic fountain and colorful plantings grace the grounds in front of the Pilgrims Rest Church which is the historic site of the first Christian wedding in North America. The church has been preserved by the Ormond Beach Historical Society and is often used as a meeting location and for celebrations. The gardens host weddings and events throughout the year. The park offers a walkway extending into the Intracoastal Waterway and under the Granada Bridge to Cassen Park and South Beach Street. It is a perfect location to enjoy a peaceful walk, the beautiful views or fishing.

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DESANTIS / FROM PAGE 1 DeSantis, a Republican who represents Florida’s sixth congressional district in the House of Representatives, just won re-election, and spoke at the Knights of Columbus Prince of Peace Council 8791 Annual Veterans Recognition Dinner on Nov. 8. The sixth district includes St. Johns and Flagler counties, as well as large portions of Volusia and Putnam. About 90 people attended the dinner. Col. Arthur Keating, U.S. Army, retired, said the dinner was to celebrate “vets, patriots and heroes; past, present and future.” DeSantis told the audience in the social hall that ideas of democracy can only endure if there are people willing to put their life on the line. “If you don’t have that, you won’t keep freedom,” he said.

He hears people say that America is “war weary,” but he said people haven’t experienced the recent wars, like they did when America had a draft. Because of the volunteer Army, only a small percentage of people serve or know someone who serves. “When I was in Iraq, I saw people who had been there two or three times,” he said. “A very small segment of society has borne the burden. It’s easy to avert our eyes from the sacrifice.” He doesn’t like the current situation of sending advisers to Iraq in increasing numbers in noncombat roles. “If your boots are on the ground, you’re in combat,” he said. What he would like to see, he said, before committing military, is a concrete mission and resources provided to accomplish that mission. “It’s like we never learn,” he said. “We go in a little bit and hope things get better.”

On the recent reported problems in the Veterans Administration, DeSantis said the government passed a bill to help, but more needs to be done. “I’m disappointed how the bill was implemented,” he said. “We’re going to push for accountability.” A native Floridian, DeSantis graduated from Yale University and Harvard Law School. He served in the U.S. Navy as an officer in the JAG Corps. During his active duty, he supported operations at the terrorist detention center in Guantanamo Bay and deployed to Iraq during the 2007 troop surge as an advisor to a U.S. Navy SEAL commander. He has written a book, “Dreams From Our Founding Fathers: First Principles in the Age of Obama.” He is currently an officer in the U.S. Navy reserve. wayne@ormondbeachobserver.com

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The Halifax Plantation Golf Association hosted the third-annual golf tournament on Oct. 16 to benefit the Florida Hospital Pink Army. This year, 88 men and women played in the Ormond Beach golf tournament, which raised nearly $4,000 for both Florida Hospital Flagler and Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center to help provide mammograms and other diagnostic procedures. Additionally, funds raised this year will also help support men with prostate cancer.

high flight By Wayne Grant | News Editor

Six-session birding workshop provides basis for lifelong hobby The classes include three field trips and are sponsored by the Halifax Audubon Society. Birds can perch on wire on a windy day because their talons automatically lock if they lean forward or back. Song birds are getting louder because they are competing with a louder world. There are many fun and fascinating facts about the 10,000 species of birds in the world, and several of them were discussed Nov. 11 in a meeting room at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in the Beginner Bird Watching Workshop. There are three classroom sessions in the workshop, and three field trips to places like Tomoka State Park, Ponce Inlet and Lake Woodruff. “We have a waiting list,” said Becky Tate, of Halifax Audubon, which sponsors the lessons. The classes are usually held each fall, a “high season” of birding, because of all the migrating birds in the area. Tate said winter and spring are also good for birding. She said the six-course workshop provides a good way to get started in the popular hobby. She took the class eight years ago after retiring and

Chuck Tague leads a workshop in birding. continues to learn about birds today, she said. She said she was a “backyard birder,” and decided to take time to learn. “And you’re with very, very nice people,” she said. Christine Dann said she enjoys the beauty of the birds as well as being out in nature. “I like the intellectual challenge of identifying them,” she said. Chuck Tague, a naturalist who lives in Ormond Beach, leads the workshop. He and his wife, Joan, are co-chairs for the Halifax Audubon field trips.

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Tague said the classes have helped spread the popularity of birding. “We want to get people involved and appreciate birds and the environment,” he said. Halifax Audubon has 20-25 field trips a year throughout Central Florida. Information can be found by visiting halifaxaudubonas.org. Facts learned at the recent workshop include: —The brain of a woodpecker does not float in fluid, so it does not get a concussion. —The peregrine falcon is

the fastest animal in the world, diving at 200 mph. —There are hundreds of thousands of gulls on area beaches this time of year and there are six basic species: laughing, herring, lesser black back, great black back, ring bill and Bonaparte’s gull. The gulls can also be seen flying in huge flocks back to the beach in the evening from the Tomoka Land Fill and various fast food parking lots. —The road runner, often seen being chased by a coyote, is a cuckoo. —There is such a thing as a yellow bellied sap sucker. And unsurprisingly, it drinks tree sap. —There is a difference between songs and calls. A call is a single sound to signal an alarm or communicate. A song, only performed by the male, is complex and is for courtship or marking territory. —The scrub jay, Florida’s state bird, is the only bird that never leaves the state of Florida. They can be seen at North Peninsula State Park and sitting on the telephone wires at nearby Highbridge Park.

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PLAYTEX / FROM PAGE 1 opment director for the city, said city staff had been working with the company for 18 months on the details of the incentive package. After the company spends $6.5 million over two years for renovation of a 31,300-square-foot warehouse into a manufacturing facility, they can apply for a Capital Investment Incentive Payment from the city for $34,000. The city is also paying the company $1,000 per new job for a total of $21,000. Of the $21,000, $12,600 will be paid to the state as a contribution toward a Quality Target Industry program from the state. The state of Florida will then provide the company with a $3,000 per job tax refund over the next three years. Mannarino said the state wants to make sure cities are helping with incentives. Also, over a five-year period, the company will get reimbursed for city property

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Labor pains: the husband’s experience How does one describe the miracle of birth? I could try writing about it from my wife’s perspective, but no man knows what it’s truly like. I’ll have to stick with my own experience: My very pregnant wife and I were sitting with our three BRIAN children MCMILLAN in the second row at church Nov. 2, when Hailey gave me the “I’m so in love with you” look, the look that makes all husbands melt. Or, it might have been the “I’m going to have this baby now” look. As it turns out, it was the latter. We packed up quickly and made a very public, very dramatic exit in the middle of the quietest moment in the Sunday services. We didn’t bother announcing it; there was no need. On the drive north to our home, en route to Flagler Hospital, in St. Augustine, I noted, casually, “We’re almost out of gas.” The next look she gave me was something along the lines of, “How could you do this to me?” and, “You had one job!” Fortunately, I had a timesaving trick up my sleeve: We had a couple of gallons remaining in a red gas can normally reserved for the lawnmower. No need to stop at a gas station! My strategy of not mowing the lawn had paid off once again! I dumped it in the car’s gas tank, and we were off. While Hailey breathed hard, grimacing through the pain, I kept my eyes trained on my favorite feature of my car: a reading that calculates miles per gallon in real time. At 45 mph, I can get upwards of 40 miles per gallon. At 65 mph, I can only get about 33. Hailey didn’t respond.

I said, “I’m just trying to distract you with some discussion of fuel efficiency.” “Yeah,” she said. “It’s fascinating.” After we arrived, Hailey’s contractions increased in intensity for another hour or so while the nurse decided whether she should be admitted. That gave me plenty of time to admire a painting of flowers on the wall. It was by Karlene McConnell, an artist I had interviewed once at Hollingsworth Gallery. Small world! Right, Hailey? “Who-who hee! Who-who hee!” she replied. In a quiet moment between contractions, Hailey asked me to check the status of our unborn baby girl. “OK, hmm,” I said. I followed the wires and cords that connected my wife to a computer screen, busy with graphs and numbers all over the place. “OK, what am I looking at here?” I asked. “Check the heart beat.” “Something here says 1,110.” “I’m looking for something more like 140,” she said. “OK, right. Here it says 136 with a little blinking heart next to it.” “That’s probably it,” she said, the tip of a sarcasm iceberg bobbing on the surface. As I sat down on the chair in the exam room, I noticed that the cushion deflated noisily. “Sounds like Darth Vader,” I said. “Spooky.” “Who-who hee! Who-who hee!” Hailey responded. “We’re going to get there,” I said. I offered a high five, which she accepted without much enthusiasm. The nurse returned and explained that Hailey hadn’t made sufficient progress to be admitted, much to Hailey’s chagrin. But, incidentally, the nurse did explain that something unusual had happened earlier that morning. Twins were delivered, one at 1:57 a.m., and the next 10 minutes later. But because Daylight Saving Time had ended, the

Meet Kennedy, the fourth McMillan child. clocks had been turned back, and so the second twin was technically born at 1:07 a.m., instead of 2:07 a.m. “They’ll be forever fighting about who is older,” the nurse said. It was a great little story, and to celebrate hearing it, I decided to eat my apple. It was a honeycrisp, and I had been saving it for a special occasion. Some people save wine for special occasions, but I don’t drink, so I save extra juicy apples. It was also extra crunchy, so when the nurse was giving instructions to Hailey, it was difficult to hear what she was saying. I just continued to nod and chew, nod and chew. Delicious! When I was done, I went to the sink by the exam table to wash my hands from all the juice, and then I saw that there were no paper towels. The horror! “There are some in the bathroom,” Hailey said. Fantastic! There’s nothing worse than no paper towels after you just washed your hands, am I right? But as she was about to respond, Hailey started breathing again: “Who-who hee! Who-who hee!” I returned to my Darth Vader chair and filled out some paperwork. Fortunately, given my professional background, I was able to add an apostrophe where the preparer of this

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paperwork had inadvertently omitted one. It always feels good to help out! When Hailey was finally admitted, she was given anesthesia, and everything calmed down for a couple of hours. I helped her find a football game on TV so we could watch it peacefully while the labor progressed. I started wishing we had grabbed some of the kids’ Halloween candy before we left. Just after the game ended, things started to get exciting. Heroic Hailey got to work, and the nurses got to work, and after a few moments when I thought I might pass out, a perfect little baby girl was born at 4:46 p.m. Nov. 2. She weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces. She had long fingernails, a perfectly round head and in all respects appears to be perfectly healthy. As I’m writing this late on Nov. 3, she has already reached many milestones, including her first bath, first diaper change, and, thanks to her 8-year-old brother, her first photo with someone giving her bunny ears. Oh, and a name: Kennedy Mabel McMillan. It was a wonderful weekend, a time to celebrate a new little person to love. But, it was also super stressful! Am I right, Hailey? “Yeah,” she said. “It must have been excruciating for you.”

MY VIEW By Bryan A. Feigenbaum | Guest Writer

Veterans Court offers Volusia a hand The U.S. Supreme Court recently stated that “(our) Nation has a long tradition of according leniency to veterans in recognition of their service, especially for those who fought on the front lines.” In this Volusia County spirit, the Judge Bryan V o l u s i a Feigenbaum C o u n t y court system started a Veterans Court last November. This is not intended to be a free ride, but to offer a hand to those who served our country and who, perhaps through bad judgment, anger or substance abuse issues, now face criminal charges. Started by my friend, colleague, and Vietnam

veteran Judge David Beck, the Veterans Court has grown from having two veterans that first month, to our current caseload of 38 veterans. In the last year, almost 80 veterans have taken advantage of the benefits of Veterans Court, and 13 have graduated. We have homeless veterans, veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, and veterans doing their best to cope with things they saw or experienced. By and large, these are good people who deserve our compassion and benefit from help tailored to their unique experiences. Here’s how it works: A veteran who has a general or honorable discharge and is willing to plea to their charge can attend the monthly court. These hearings occur either on the east side with myself or the west side with Judge Steve Henderson in DeLand. A representative from the

Veterans Administration attends to assure the qualified veteran is receiving all the benefits he or she earned, such as help with housing, medical care, or counseling. If the veteran must undergo anger management or substance abuse counseling, or take tests to assure sobriety, the VA offers that without additional cost. Volusia County Pretrial Services supervises probation without charge, providing another cost savings for the veteran. Community service hours are directed toward helping out fellow veterans. We are not naïve, though, and when a veteran has violated probation, we have had to hand down jail sentences. Stalwart and compassionate veterans groups, like the Vietnam Veterans of Florida, Daytona Beach Chapter, and Team Red, White, and Blue, attend court to provide

moral and tangible support. If a veteran needs to talk to someone who has walked a mile in their shoes, or needs a ride because their license has been suspended, these good volunteers are ready to help their fellow veterans. Veterans Court has run from day one without additional funding. The State Attorney’s and Public Defender’s offices, the private defense bar, and the clerk of the court all are working together to help veterans who need a chance to make things right. When these veterans complete their sentence, they graduate and receive an honor coin, a salute and applause, as sincere thanks for serving our country. For those who have given so much, this is one way we, as a community, can try to help. We have had several excellent success stories during our first

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Roommate not arrested in time 11:49 p.m. — 2000 Block of St. Georges Road. Theft. A victim let his friend move into his apartment a month and a half ago. Since moving in, he has stolen and pawned the victim’s TV. The two got into an argument, and the victim told him he had to move out. The victim went to work the next morning, and the suspect was still at the apartment. When the victim saw a police officer, he told him the suspect was at home and might have a warrant for his arrest. The officer found that he had a warrant and arrested him at 4 p.m. When the victim returned home, he noticed several items missing, including the living room rug, table and chairs from the patio, vases from the cabinets and a lamp from the living room. Also, he noticed a $1,979 in charges on his Lowe’s credit card. His card was still at the house, but had been moved. He discovered another card had been charged to the $3,000 limit.

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lantic Avenue. Burglary of Residence. The condominium manager said she heard loud banging noises coming from Unit 107. She went out to investigate, and saw the door ajar. She saw the suspect talking on a phone, and walking toward the front doors of the lobby. The manager went out to confront the suspect who had sat down on a bench. The manager asked who he was staying with, and he said Unit 317. The building does not have a Unit 317. The suspect ran across the street where he was picked up by a male on a scooter. They headed south on State Road A1A. The manager said videos would be available at a later date. The daughter of the resident of the condo later said that the condo was vacant because it was being repaired after a water leak. She suspects one of the workers committed the burglary. She said her mother had a large amount of expensive jewelry in a cabinet in the bedroom. She said she and her mother would make a list of items taken. The suspect apparently gained entry through a sliding glass door that was not locked and took an unknown amount of jewelry.

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8:40 a.m. — First Block of Foxcroft Run. Theft. The victims said that while giving out Halloween candy, a couple came by their home with their children. The couple made a comment that the cement lions in the front yard were really nice. The next morning, the victims noticed the lions were gone. The couple did not know the value of the lions. The officer estimated the value at under $300, and the victims said that was less than their insurance deductible. The lions weigh 75-100 pounds.

Careful with those icons 8:53 p.m. — First Block of West Granada Boulevard. WellBeing Check. The victim said he received a text message from his daughter saying, “SOS I’m in trouble.” The text was accompanied by a

map. The victim tried to call and text his daughter with negative results. The victim was concerned because his daughter had problems with her ex-husband. A ping of the daughter’s phone showed a location and officers searched that area. Officers also obtained a key from the daughter’s apartment manager and searched her apartment. There was no

sign of a struggle. At 10:15 p.m., the daughter was located and officers made contact. She said she had a new phone and must have accidentally activated the emergency icon.

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Wife “steals” own car 3:54 p.m. — Hand Avenue and South Nova Road. Civil Complaint. The officer was parked in Tomoka Plaza when he saw a reported stolen vehicle turn onto Hand Avenue and go west. The officer followed the vehicle and another officer arrived for backup. The vehicle did not attempt to flee or drive recklessly. The officer followed the vehicle until it pulled into a business on Sage Brush Trail. A felony traffic stop was conducted, with the officer drawing his gun, utilizing proper procedure. The suspect was detained while the vehicle was searched. The suspect said she was the owner of the car, and the officer determined that was true. The suspect said she was going through a divorce with the person who reported the vehicle stolen to Daytona Beach police. The officer contacted Daytona Beach police, who said it would be a civil issue. After a long wait while the vehicle was removed from the stolen list, the suspect left the scene in the vehicle.

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The Mainland Buccaneers finished the season with a perfect 10-0 record.

Mainland: a perfect 10 The Mainland Buccaneers finished the regular season with a perfect 10-0 record for the first time since 2008. The Bucs were led all season by sophomore quarterback D e n z e l H o u s t o n , the area’s leading passer in all major categories. H o u s t o n accounted for JEFF at least two DAWSEY touchdowns in every game this season. The Bucs’ offense often put up high point totals behind Adrian Killins, Wilfred Taylor, Kaylo Hannah and other offensive weapons. Mainland’s defense was another key piece to its season success. Other than their five impressive shut outs, the Bucs only allowed 13 second-half points all season, which came in the last two games. Mainland will host the South Lake Eagles in the first round of the playoffs 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at Municipal Stadium. According to the players, a perfect season was never the ultimate goal for the Buccaneers. They want to win the state championship.

De’arlo Benjamin scores one of the Sandcrabs’ six touchdowns in their win against Nease.

Seabreeze ready for playoffs after win over Nease Panthers

After a 1-5 start, the Sandcrabs have only lost to their rivals, the Mainland Buccaneers. The Seabreeze Sandcrabs (4-6) took down the Nease Panthers 40-28 in their season finale Friday, Nov. 7, at Municipal Stadium. Scott Summers opened up the scoring for the Sandcrabs, running for a 25-yard touchdown, and he also scored the Sandcrabs’ last touchdown on a 2-yard run in the fourth quarter. De’arlo Benjamin scored on a one-yard run to put Seabreeze up 14-0 after the first quarter. Brody Loynd scored on a one-yard run. Loynd also scored on a 64-yard touchdown pass from Jeremiah Wilson. Raushod Floyd ran an-

other score in for the Sandcrabs that put the game out of reach for Seabreeze. Since his return from a leg injury, Wilson and the Sandcrabs have gone 3-1, which included a tough, competitive loss to Mainland. “Since my return, there has been a little more confidence,” Wilson said. “Justin (Muller) was sort of thrown into the fire when I got hurt.” Muller played at quarterback until Wilson returned. The Sandcrabs will begin their playoff campaign against the Edgewater Fightin’ Eagles on Friday Nov. 14, in Orlando.

The Seabreeze student section dressed up in their customary red and white shorts and painted their chests in support of the Sandcrabs. Senior Haley Brown showed her support for the Sandcrabs and the seniors, who were honored on Friday, Nov. 7.

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Mainland’s bowling season concluded at the state finals, where the team tied for seventh place. The Buccaneers won 14 of their 16 regular season matches, before taking the District 3 Championship in October. Justin Gentry, who averaged a 207 on the season, finished in fifth place in the individual state tournament. Joey Goodwin averaged a 205, and he finished 13th. Goodwin also won the District 3 Individual Championship. J.T. Vail averaged a team-high 213 score throughout the season, and he finished 31st at states.

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TOUGH NIGHT By Jeff Dawsey | Sports Writer

Seabreeze falls to FPC in girls’ hoops opener The Lady Sandcrabs didn’t have much of an answer for Flagler Palm Coast’s pressure defense. Next up: Pine Ridge. The Seabreeze Lady Sandcrabs fell to the Flagler Palm Coast Bulldogs 55-10 in their season opener Monday, Nov. 10, at Seabreeze High School. The Sandcrabs had trouble crossing half court in the first half of the game, as the Bulldogs forced 24 Sandcrab turnovers. Lazoya Watson scored the first points for Seabreeze, and Christen Helem, Maya Johnson, Shaelyn Commette and Jasmine Smith all made buckets. “We have to work hard these next couple of days and minimize the turnovers, and I think we’ll be OK,” coach Avery Randolph said. “We could have played a little better, but we’re very young, so I hope we can be come back, look at the drawing board and work on our turnovers.” Seabreeze will play Pine Ridge in its second game Thursday, Nov. 13, in Seabreeze.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR THURSDAY, NOV. 13

Elder Law Clinic — 9 a.m. at Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center, medical office building, classrooms A & B, 301 Memorial Medical Parkway, Daytona Beach. Join Florida Hospital HospiceCare and Randal L. Schecter, elder law attorney, for a free clinic providing important information to help prevent legal problems. Over refreshments, attendees will learn from experts on topics such as Veterans Affairs benefits, protecting assets with long term care planning, and coping with loss. Seating is limited, and RSVP is required. Call 672-2550. The Halifax Genealogical Society — 1:30 p.m. at the Ormond Beach Library. Amy Giroux will present “Upstate or Downstate: Focusing Your New York Research Strategies.” Call 672-3806.

FRIDAY, NOV. 14

Walking with the Manager — 8 a.m. at The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive. Please meet near the entrance. The entire walk will be approximately 2 miles. Citizens are invited to join in the walk, ask questions, share comments and offer suggestions. Annual Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Riverview United Methodist Church. Also held Nov. 15. Kitchen Angels will be preparing lunch, which includes Italian sausage sandwiches with green peppers and onions, hot dogs, bean soup and vegetable soup. Join for lunch, great Christmas items and wonderful homemade baked goods. Call 441-1622. Astronomy Night — 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Gamble Place and Cracker Creek, 1819 Taylor Road, Port Orange. Hosted by the Museum of Arts and Sciences, the event includes a view of the night sky with stateof-the-art telescopes, astronomy presentations and a hay-ride eco-tour. Cost: $10 for adults and $7 for children 4 years and older. Guests must RSVP to the MOAS by Nov. 13 by calling 255-0285.

SATURDAY, NOV. 15

Riverfest Seafood Festival — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Rockefeller Gardens, at The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive. Cooking demonstrations by local chefs. Admission and parking are free. Also 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Visit ormondriverfest.com.

SUNDAY, NOV. 16

Bel Canto Singers — 3:30 p.m. at Central Baptist Church, 152 Fairview Ave., Daytona Beach. Celebrate its 43rd season presenting classic choral music. A $10 suggested donation requested. Call 492-1940.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2014

ORMOND MUSEUM hosts Veterans Day ceremony

thank you By Emily Blackwood | Community Editor

Those who have served the country were honored at the Ormond Memorial Art Museum.

ittle 10-year-old Kylie Sellers gave a toothy grin as she handed out thank you cards to local veterans at the Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens Nov. 11. As a part of the museum’s Veterans Day ceremony, veterans from all around the county were invited to come listen to patriotic music, hear speakers from former service men and women, and most importantly — to be thanked for their service. Fred Costello, Florida house representative and U.S. Air Force veteran, spoke about how today’s society treats veterans. “Our society is being judged for how we treat our veterans,” Costello said. “We each need to do more than merely give lip service. We need to help our friends heal, get a job, find a home and fully transition into civilian life.” Costello went on to say how the freedom Americans have isn’t free and has come with a price that those who serve pay. And that price too often is life. “We must remember that those veterans who returned home without visible injuries, often have invisible injuries,” Costello said. “Those injuries are depression, guilt and post-traumatic stress disorder. They spend the rest of their lives recovering. As a nation, we have failed in doing our part to help our veterans.” Susan Bergman, Vietnam War veteran of the Army Nurse Corps, spoke about her own battles with depression and transitioning back into daily life. “I know that we all say that it doesn’t matter, but it does matter,” Bergman said. “I am not my diagnosis. I’m still Susan Bergman, the nurse. I fell off the track, but I’m in an extremely therapeutic environment now. I got out of a state institution with no hope, but I have a life now. And it’s full of love, support and generosity.”

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The Embry-Riddle Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps performed the presentation of colors.

Susan Bergman also spoke at the event, which was put together by President of the Ormond Memorial Art Museum Board of Directors Antoinette Slick and her team.

Argentine Tango Milong — 6 to 10 p.m. at The Ballroom, 1250 Hand Ave. Lessons in Argentine Tango with Ramiz and Natalya. Enjoy an evening of dance and the best Milonga music. Hors d’ouevres included. Cost is $15 with class.

MONDAY, NOV. 17

NARFE — 11:30 a.m. at River Grille, 950 N. U.S. 1. The Ormond Beach Chapter 2247 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees. Sheila Mackay of Senior Links will present a report of her recent investigation of local nursing and rehabilitation sites. Call 586-0253. Daughters of the American Revolution — 11:30 a.m. at Anderson Price Memorial Building, 42 N. Beach St. The Capt. James Ormond chapter. The program will be “Honoring Our Military Heritage,” by Victoria Legnadier, retired colonel with the U.S. Army. Call 441-4419 by Nov. 13. Thanksgiving Feast — 6:30 p.m. at the Elks

SEE CALENDAR / PAGE 12

Fred Costello, from the Florida House of Representatives, spoke at the ceremony.

Kylie Sellers, 10, handed out thank you cards from local kids.

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FRIDAY, NOV. 14

SATURDAY, NOV. 15

SUNDAY, NOV. 16

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2014

ORMOND MUSEUM hosts Veterans Day ceremony

thank you By Emily Blackwood | Community Editor

Those who have served the country were honored at the Ormond Memorial Art Museum.

Photos by Emily Blackwood

The Embry-Riddle Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps performed the presentation of colors.

Susan Bergman also spoke at the event, which was put together by President of the Ormond Memorial Art Museum Board of Directors Antoinette Slick and her team.

MONDAY, NOV. 17

SEE CALENDAR / PAGE 12

Fred Costello, from the Florida House of Representatives, spoke at the ceremony.

Kylie Sellers, 10, handed out thank you cards from local kids.

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CALENDAR / FROM PAGE 11 Lodge, 285 Wilmette Ave. Hosted by the Italian American Club of Ormond Beach. Call 334-0593. Halifax River Audubon — 6:30 p.m. at Sica Hall, 1065 Daytona Ave, Holly Hill. Presentation on “Mangrove Cuckoo Project” by Rachel Mullen, research biologist with Ecostudies Institute. Brief business meeting follows presentation. Free. Visitors and guests welcome. Call 673-5332.

TUESDAY, NOV. 18

Gifts from the Garden — 10:30 a.m. at the Ormond Memorial Art Museum. Get a chance to learn about using holiday plants from the garden as gifts. Lisa Brooks is the instructor. To be discussed are creative planter ideas and craft gifts to make using garden produce and yard materials such as hot peppers, herbs, grasses, twigs, hickory nuts and bamboo. Class members will also learn how to make chocolate leaves. A donation fee of $2 to the museum is requested. Call 676-3347 to pre-register. Lung Cancer Support Group — 4 p.m. at the chapel at the Cancer Institute of Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center, 224 Memorial Medical Parkway, Daytona Beach. Free. The group provides a safe and open environment for lung cancer patients to share their experiences and struggles. Additionally, it connects participants with local and national resources. The Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center Cancer Institute is the only facility in Volusia or Flagler counties to offer a lung cancer support group. This group meets on the third Tuesday of every month. Registration is not required. Call 231-4000.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19

Florida Licensing On Wheels — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at City Hall. FLOW is a standalone mobile office with technology to provide most motorists’ needs. It provides drivers license/ID card change of address, renewals, replacements, and renewals and replacements of vehicle registration and disabled parking permits, as well as other needs. Before visiting, please go to www.gathergoget.com to learn about licensing and ID requirements.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2014

BIZBUZZ + SCORE names new president SCORE Chapter 87 Volusia Flagler has announced that Tom Hellman has been elected their new president. Past President Roger Leverton was Tom Hellman promoted to district director of the North Central Florida district, which includes eight chapters of SCORE. SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses launch, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. SCORE offers one-on-one, confidential counseling at no cost. Call 255-6889 or visit score87.org.

+ Hospital promotes Rew to communications director Lindsay Rew has been promoted to assistant director of communications for the five Florida Hospitals in Volusia and Flagler counties. She will oversee internal communications and also work with media outlets. Rew recently served as the media manager for Florida Hospital Lindsay Rew Volusia/Flagler. A Palm Coast resident, Rew majored in public relations at the University of Florida and has a master of business administration from Stetson.

+ Care centers recognized A total of 40 long-term care centers

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Shown at a ribbon cutting are chamber ambassadors Craig Byrd, Caryn Baker, Riff Fernberg and Andy Barboza; Executive Director Rick Fraser; owner Ashlee Roberson; Ryan Roberson; and chamber ambassadors Michelle Brownell, Terri Malia, Don Howard and Stacey Kwiat-Shearer. Call 672-4848.

+ Floral design studio has new owner, ribbon cutting Simply Roses, 124 S. Nova Road, a floral design studio, recently joined the Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce, and a ribbon cutting was held with new owner Ashlee Roberson. The upscale studio specializes in events, botanicals, and designs for everyday occasions. that are members of the Florida Health Care Association have earned national recognition for commitment to delivering high quality care in the National Quality Awards program, conducted by the association and the National Center for Assisted Living. The awards were presented at the 65th-annual Convention and Exposition in Washington, D.C. Locally, Silver Quality recipients were Bridgeview Center, Ormond Beach; Coastal Health and Rehabilitation Center, Daytona Beach; Coquina Center, Ormond Beach; and Flagler Pines, Bunnell. Bronze Quality Award recipients included Port Orange Nursing and Rehab, Port Orange. Florida Health Care Association represents more than 500 long-term care facilities. Visit fhca.org.

+ Platinum Health adds trainer Ormond Beach resident Mark Cunningham, formerly of Florida Health Care Plans, has joined Travis Lightfoot’s personal training team Mark at Platinum Health, Cunningham Fitness & Yoga, 823 N. U.S. 1. Call 366-2842.

+ Restaurant adds fall menu Peach Valley Café, which has two locations in Ormond Beach, has introduced a menu emphasizing the flavors of fall: apple fritters, pumpkin pancakes, a Southern skillet and harvest pancakes.

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A CLASSIC | by Shanna Fortier | Community Editor

5 CAN’T-MISS SHOWS RECENT WORKS ON METAL AND CANVAS Where: Amiro Art & Found Gallery, 9C Aviles St., St. Augustine When: now through Nov. 30 Info: Eleanor Hughes and Curt Bowman return to St. Augustine to exhibit recent works. The couple continue to investigate botanical and maritime themes utilizing painting, collage and figurative sculpture. Call 904-824-8460 or visit amiroartandfound.com.

EMMYLOU HARRIS Where: Peabody Auditorium, 600 Auditorium Blvd., Daytona Beach When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13 Info: Visit ticketmaster.com or call 671-3462.

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O.A.R. Where: St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C State Road A1A S., St. Augustine When: Nov. 14 Info: With Andy Grammer. Call 904209-0367 or visit staugamp.sjcvenues. com. LOCAL HONEY FREE LOCAL ARTIST SHOWCASE Where: Colonial Quarter, 33 St. George St., St. Augustine When: 7 p.m. Nov. 14 Info: In a celebration of the many talented musicians that reside in St. Augustine, the St. Johns Cultural Events Division and St. Johns Cultural Council partnered with the Local Honey music project, founded by Amy Hendrickson, to present an evening of free performances by eight local singer-songwriters. There will be performances by Lucio Rubino, Chelsea Saddler, Colton McKenna, Sam Pacetti, The Willowwacks, Joe Schauer, Jon Bailey and Hendrickson. JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE WITH CORY BRANAN Where: Colonial Quarter, 33 St. George St., St. Augustine When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 Info: Part of the Sing Out Loud Series, a St. Augustine Celebration of Songwriters, presented by the St. Johns Cultural Council Cultural Events Division. Tickets: $24. Call 904-209-0367.

‘IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE’ A Classic Theatre will perform “It’s a Wonderful Life” for three shows Nov. 14-16, in St. Augustine.

he traditional holiday favorite, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” is coming to life for three shows this weekend at the Pioneer Barn Theatre, in St. Augustine. Presented by Director Jean Rahner at A Classic Theatre, the production will tell the timeless story of George Bailey, as a 1940s radio broadcast in front of a live audience. Inspired by Frank Capra’s cinematic classic, this holiday show brings the spirit of the season to life. The actors play the dozens of characters in Bedford Falls, and all the sound effects are produced in front of the audience, just as they were done before the digital age. A Classic Theatre was established in 2005 by Rahner, who is also the co-founder of the Limelight Theatre. The theater group focuses on classic and historic plays, performing about thee productions a year in space rented specifically for each performance. The group performed “It’s a Wonderful Life” about five years ago and decided it was time to bring it back when Rahner found

the set microphones and props still in her attic. The show isn’t the only thing circulating back for Rahner. Actor Christopher Wilson, who plays George Bailey, was in Rahner’s production of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” in the late 1990s. He has returned to St. Augustine after having moved to New York City. He is joined by two other actors who were also in that cast over a decade ago. “It’s kind of like a reunion,” Rahner said. Rahner said that although the show is set at Christmas, she doesn’t want the audience to feel like they are rushing the season. “It is more of a lead up to Christ-

THE CAST Mike BonDurant Christopher Wilson Diana Black Maria Burk Joe Marx Guy Tillis Terry Burk Tom Mangan Kate Masters mas,” she said. “I think in timing, we missed the real busy time of the season.”

IF YOU GO What: “It’s a Wonderful Life” When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14 and 15; and 2 p.m. Nov. 16 Where: The Pioneer Barn Theatre, 259 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine Tickets: $20. Call 904-829-5807 or visit aclassictheatre.org.

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