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Coronavirus in Volusia ‘This is what we prepare for in public health’ said FDOH Administrator Patricia Boswell.

JARLEENE ALMENAS ASSOCIATE EDITOR

With two presumptive cases of coronavirus in Volusia County, the Florida Department of Health in Volusia County is continuing to raise awareness to reduce the potential spread and impact of the disease, which has affected 423 people in 35 states as of March 9.

A total of 19 people have died in the United States; two of those deaths occurred in Florida.

“This is what we prepare for in public health,” said FDOH Administrator Patricia Boswell to a room full of officials during the Roundtable of Volusia County Elected Officials meeting on Monday, March 9.

The Volusia cases have been identified as a 66-yearold woman and a 60-year-old woman, both who are currently in isolation and have recently traveled internationally. When asked what city in Volusia the first woman resided in, Boswell said only the gender, age and county are being provided to the public.

“That level of privacy is practiced very often in public health when there’s cases like this,” Boswell said.

Coronavirus, which causes the disease COVID-19, was first detected in Wuhan, China, with a link to a seafood and live animal market, suggesting it spread from an animal to a person, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states. It has now been detected in almost 90 countries.

Symptoms include fever, short-

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SIK Daytona will have a 16-turn road course with elevation changes and an oval track, a press release announced. It will feature electric-powered karts from CRG. SIK Daytona is set to bring 30-40 new jobs to Daytona.

This indoor karting facility will be second location owned by former IndyCar driver and team owner Sarah Fisher and her husband Andy O’Gara. The original one is located in Speedway, Indiana.

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Seeing green The club’s first Weed Wrangle tackled two invasive plant species plaguing the gardens.

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First Kaleb Lee (left) sang about Sundays at the Speedway. Then he sang at the Speedway in front of 101,000 people.

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Conklin Center closes after four decades of serving the blind With 60% of the Conklin Center’s funding coming from the state, a termination of its contract means the residential program comes to an end.

JARLEENE ALMENAS ASSOCIATE EDITOR

A 41-year-old chapter of helping visually impaired adults become independent has come to a close, as the Conklin Center For the Blind at 408 White St. in Daytona Beach closed its doors on Friday, March 6.

When the board of directors received the news via a Feb. 21 letter by the Florida Division of Blind Services, board member Nancy Epps said, they were shocked.

Epps, who is acting as the board’s spokesperson during this time, had only been an official member for one day at that point, despite having been involved with the Conklin Center for a long time; she’s the president of the Ponce Inlet Lions Club, and the Conklin Center was an endorsed entity of the Florida Lions.

“I had absolutely no idea anything wasn’t going along just fine,” Epps said.

The Division of Blind Services first issued a notice of breach of contract by the Conklin Center on Feb. 5. The notice, addressed to former Conklin Center President and CEO Kelly Harris — who has since been terminated — lists eight issues that the center failed to address following a Dec. 11 email that stated the Division of Blind Services would be completing a comprehensive contract review

as part of its recent monitoring.

The issues included “operating without sufficient staff to ensure quality services”; failing to “submit actual client service and progress reports in correct and sufficient detail”; failing to “provide adequate client services in regards to the offsite community independent living apartments”; and failing to communicate and cooperate with Division of Blind Services staff and district offices.

The Feb. 5 notice also stated that 50% of both staff and the board positions have turned over.

In a second notice, issued on Feb. 18, Division of Blind Services Director Robert Doyle wrote that additional concerns had risen during a second visit.

“During this second on-site visit, DBS was able to determine that the Conklin Center continues to operate in a state of material breach and non-compliance with its contractual requirements, has altered client service documentation and environmental conditions may cause undue harm or danger to the vulnerable clients who are residents of the Conklin Center,” Doyle wrote.

Because the Conklin Center failed to address the issues within the two-week period, Doyle informed Harris and the board on Feb. 21 that the Division of Blind Services would be terminating its contract with the Conklin Center.

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The Conklin center, first established in 1979, closed its doors on March 6, 2020.

Because 60% of the Conklin Center’s funding came from the state, Epps said they weren’t able to keep residential services going any longer.

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Many expressed support for the organization. In a Facebook post to the “Volusia County Women Who Care” page, Teresa Smith wrote that as a volunteer, she got to know Harris and found her to be inspiring. Volusia County Women Who Care donated $7,350 at its second-ever meeting in 2018, she wrote, adding that Harris became a member of the group as well.

She called the former Conklin Center president a “tireless ambassador.” She said she met students whose lives were transformed due to the services the Conklin Center offered.

“In a special handwritten Christmas Card one of the students thanked Kelly, ‘Thank you

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for teaching us to be happy with what we have while working for what we want,’” the post reads.

“Unfortunately for the students, staff and community the legacy and ongoing issues inherited by Kelly and her team proved to be insurmountable in her brief tenure as CEO.” Epps said they had about eight or nine students when the contract was terminated. They have all been transitioned to their own apartments, sent back to their families or moved across the street to the Division of Blind Services facility at 1185 Dunn Ave. Since 1979, the impact the Conklin Center had on visuallyimpaired adults was “tremendous,” Epps said.

“We’ve given people the opportunity to become independent, to have jobs, to have that same opportunities that anybody wants, and overcome some major challenges in their lives,” she said.

There is hope for the Conklin Center, though.

Epps said the board is currently working with the state and other entities to reconstitute the Conklin Center.

“We would like to continue our services, obviously, even if it’s in a somewhat modified form,” Epps said.

The board also wishes to keep the Conklin Center name in honor of its founder, Millard Conklin.

And on its closing day, the board received good news: They were able to find enough funding to continue the center’s supported living and supported employment services for local clients for at least a couple of weeks.

This means those clients are guaranteed to have their coaches available, which Epps said have become like an extended family to these adults as they help them out with personal aspects of their lives, such as banking, transportation or employment issues.

Though the board doesn’t have a timeline, she said she feels Conklin will get back on its feet in the “short to medium” term, rather than long-term. What they need most now, she said, is financial help to keep services going. Those interested can contact any board member or call the Conklin Center at 258-3441, a line which will remain operational for at least a few more weeks.

“We have great support in a lot of different areas, and so we’re feeling very encouraged that something is going to work out,” Epps said.

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WAYNE GRANT REAL ESTATE EDITOR

Reader’s Digest has had a feature called “My Most Unforgettable Character” for many decades. I have a character in mind, now that the Tom Staed Veterans Memorial Bridge in Daytona Beach is nearing completion.

I suspect that in the future the bridge will be called the Orange Avenue Bridge, Memorial Bridge or some other shortened version, but Tom Staed should be remembered.

For those who didn’t know Mr. Staed, who died in 2013 at 81, I’d like to put an image with the name, even though my viewpoint is only from an employee’s perspective.

It’s fitting that this bridge will begin next to the Daytona Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau and take a soaring arc over to the beachside, the core of tourism, because he was a bridge himself, helping to move local tourism into the future.

I worked for him from 1988 to 1992 at his company, Oceans Eleven, which managed a chain of oceanfront

hotels that he owned along with other investors.

Nearing 60 when I knew him, he was tall with a lean, athletic frame. He looked like he could fit into the Marine uniform he had worn as a young man. The only thing giving away his age was a full head of white hair.

When Mr. Staed walked into a room, you knew he was in charge. He was a natural, charismatic leader and expected results.

But there was that grin, and I can still hear his laugh, which could erupt at any time.

Our newspaper rules say not use “Mr.” But “Mr. Staed” is the only thing I can call him.

I would be walking down the hall in a daydream, trying to think of a clever headline for an advertising brochure, and he would come around the corner making those long strides. I would merely have to flatten myself against the wall. He was always on a mission and, like most successful entrepreneurs, had boundless energy.

I noticed that nearly all of the office employees were involved in a charity or community activity and learned this was stressed at the company. Mr. Staed himself served in numerous associations.

I kept track of all the activities for a year and entered a national contest. Oceans Eleven won first place, beating the major national hotel chains for community involvement.

When Mr. Staed was building his hotel chain from

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Ormond Beach to Daytona Beach Shores in the 1970s and ’80s, it was a time of transformation, from mom and pop motels to resort-style hotels with amenities such as recreation programs for children.

He not only led the way with his hotels, but was involved in overall tourism efforts. He was instrumental in setting up the resort tax, paid by tourists, which supports the Ocean Center and the Halifax Advertising Authority. He had leadership roles in state and national hotel associations.

He eventually sold most of his hotels.

Today, Daytona Beach still has excellent accommodations, but there are question. Can the run-down neighborhoods be fixed up so tourists enjoy walking or riding bikes around town? Can Main Street be revitalized, perhaps expanding on the current night club scene?

Can the Boardwalk return to its glory days of family fun?

Whatever the vision, it’s important to keep up the effort. When I drive over the new bridge, I’ll remember someone who came before, and who expects us to keep working hard and getting results.

BRIEFS County prepares for referendums Volusia Forever and the county’s ECHO program are continuing their journey to the 2020 ballot, with the Volusia County Council hammering down wording for the future referendum at the council meeting on March 3.

The programs were first implemented in the county in 2000, after residents voted to tax themselves .2 mils for each program for 20 years. Volusia Forever was formed to finance the acquisition and improvements of conservation and outdoor recreation lands. ECHO gives grants to organizations and municipalities to help with acquisition, restoration, construction or improvements of environmental, cultural historical and outdoor recreational facilities, and assisted with over $3 million in grant funding for fiscal year 2019-2020; this was approved at the March 3 meeting as well.

For Volusia Forever, the council decided to increase the program’s bond amount to $60 million (the 2000 referendum’s bond amount was $40 million) and leave in the original acquisition goals. Specifics regarding resiliency and sustainability goals, as well as setting aside 15% of the appropriated funds for the program, will be discussed in a future resolution.

The council decided to keep the 2000 referendum’s $40 million bond amount and not add operating expenses as an allowable use of ECHO funds.

Discussion will continue in April.

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DCS TO HOLD WOMEN’S HISTORY LUNCHEON

Daytona State College President Dr. Tom LoBasso will be recognized in a convention in Dallas.

DSC PRESIDENT RECOGNIZED BY PHI THETA KAPPA Daytona State College President Dr. Tom LoBasso was selected as one of 13 college presidents who will be receiving Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction, an award recognizing presidents who have shown strong support of student success by recognizing academic achievement, leadership and service among high-achieving students, a press release announced in February.

LoBasso will be recognized during the society’s annual convention on April 2-4 in Dallas.

“I want to thank Daytona State PTK Adviser Lori Lemoine and her students for nominating me,” said LoBasso in the press release. “Receiving the Shirley B. Gordon Award is a tremendous honor, but it would not have been possible without the amazing support from the District board of trustees, faculty and staff. They work hard every day to ensure our students have the best op-

The 18th-annual Women’s History Luncheon will take place at the Hosseini Center at Daytona State College on March 25.

To be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., the luncheon hosted by the Advisory Board for DSC’s Center for Women and Men is part of Women’s History Month, which highlights the contributions of women throughout history, according to a press release. This year’s theme is “Valiant Women of the Vote,” in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment.

The luncheon will honor women from the original suffrage movement along with the Volusia County League of Women Voters. Tickets cost $40 and are available at DaytonaState. edu/CenterForWomenAndMen Courtesy photos

DAYTONA BEACH CITY MANAGER TO RETIRE IN 2021

Daytona Beach City Manager Jim Chisholm will retire in March 2021. He will aid in the search for his successor.

After nearly 16 years, Daytona Beach’s longtime City Manager James Chisholm announced he will retire in a year, with his last day slated to occur sometime in March 2021.

The news came during Daytona’s City Commission meeting on Wednesday, March 4. A press release stated Chisholm is the city’s longest tenured manager. He was first appointed in

August 2004, and has overseen the city’s $386 million budget and about 930 employees since “It’s been a privilege to work with many dedicated city commissioners, staff members, supporters and stakeholders during the past 16 years,” said Chisholm in the press release. “My time in Daytona Beach has been personally rewarding because we’ve been able to accomplish so much.

When I was hired, we rolled up

our sleeves and immediately addressed serious, divisive community and financial issues including racial tensions, high crime rates, budget deficiencies and aging infrastructure. Today, Daytona Beach is in a very strong and positive position.”

According to a press release, some projects and initiatives that took place during Chisholm’s tenure included the redevelopment of the Daytona Beach pier and recruitment of

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“Retail Coming Soon,” declares a sign at the southeast corner of Williamson Boulevard and LPGA Boulevard. Construction equipment can be seen beginning work in the area.

The website for Unicorp National Developments Inc., listed on the sign, states South Williamson Shops is located in “one of the top 25 fastest growing metro areas in the country.” On their site map, the company shows a Goodwill, ABC Liquor, Burger King, Extra Space Storage and AT&T. The development continues the growth of retail in the area. Tomoka Town Center and Tanger Outlets opened in the past few years.

Sam’s Club opened last year, and a Buc-ee’s is planned.

Housing also continues to expand. The Lattitude Margaritaville and ICI Homes Mosaic communities are building new homes, joining the established LPGA International community. Several apartment buildings have been built or are under construction.

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housing should be more desirable in that location than apartments or a commercial development, saying something will likely be built there someday.

Several attendees said there should be a different route for construction traffic to the proposed site, such as directly from Tymber Creek Road, as opposed to traveling through the neighborhood. Some said they already have construction traffic to phases being built.

Bob Merrell, attorney for Cobb Cole, said they have heard their concerns and will look into other possible routes.

There will more public hearings as the development goes though the approval process.

A 200-foot setback would be required from the Tomoka River.

Parts of the area would require fill to raise above flood plain.

Margaritaville seeks to build homes in the undeveloped land shown.

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Latitude Margaritaville could grow larger if a landowner is successful in getting land to the east rezoned and approved for development by Daytona Beach.

As part of the process, residents of Latitude Margaritaville got to hear about the possible addition to their community at a neighborhood meeting March 7 at the Holiday Inn on Automall Circle.

Plans call for the adult community to be expanded into now vacant, undeveloped land to the east. The meeting was held by Cobb Cole, which is representing the property owners, T.J. Cloar III and GDA Investments LLLP. Cobb Cole and the owners are seeking a rezoning to a Planned Development. Minto Group, owner of Margaritaville, has a contract to purchase the property contingent upon development approval.

Dennis Church, of Margaritaville, told the audience at the meeting there would be 500 units, half single-family and half townhomes or villas. This would be in addition to the 3,400 homes previously approved for Latitude Margaritaville.

So far, Minto has closed on 700 homes.

“I hope you look forward to this as getting new neighbors,” Church told the audience.

Asked about added traffic from the 500 new units on their streets, traffic engineer Matthew West said traffic and needed new infrastructure would be analyzed.

“We’re at the conceptual stage,” Church said.

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ness of breath and coughing, and may appear 2-14 days after exposure.

The CDC states COVID-19 is thought to spread mainly from person to person at this point, through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. That’s also how the flu spreads.

Boswell said a total of 319 people are currently self-monitoring for coronavirus in Florida, and 222 have tested negative. Another 115 are currently awaiting test results. There are 14 Florida residents with COVID-19 in Florida.

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as more cases are identified, again it’s changing,” Boswell said. “The situation is evolving every day.”

Volusia County Emergency Management Director Jim Judge said the county has been in communication with the state. There have been no clusters of COVID-19 cases unrelated to international travel, Judge said, and if that happens, the county will look into other public information avenues.

For now, residents who believe they could have coronavirus can call 911, where the county’s nurse triage program will evaluate them over the phone. If necessary, FDOH will then issue testing for coronavirus on the concerned individual.

No one has been placed in quarantine; rather, people who believe

seconds.  when soap and water isn’t available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.  clean and disinfect frequentlytouched objects and surfaces.

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Volusia County elected officials listen to FDOH Administrator Patricia Boswell’s presentation about the coronavirus.

they could be infected have voluntarily isolated themselves.

“There’s been no need to quarantine anyone,” Boswell said. “We would only use quarantine in the event that somebody is not going to cooperate.”

With no vaccine to prevent COVID-19, FDOH recommends:  avoiding close contact with

people who are sick  staying at home if sick  avoiding touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands  covering your cough or sneeze with a tissue, and then disposing of it.  washing your hands with soap and water often for at least 20

For any other questions on COVID-19, contact FDOH’s dedicated COVID-19 Call Center at 1-866-779-6121 or by emailing COVID-19@flhealth.gov.

The Call Center is available 24/7.

AdventHealth has also launched a free phone service for residents who have questions about the coronavirus. You can speak with a nurse as appropriate, a press release reads. You can reach the information line at 877-VIRUSHQ. It’s available 24/7.

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