Amy Goodson and Nancy Cortez, of Adams Cameron and Co. Realtors pose with their sponsored sculpture, “Can Do.”
Photo by Suzanne McCarthy.
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JARLEENE ALMENAS MANAGING EDITOR
OBPD officer helps woman with allergic reaction
Ormond Beach Police Officer
Justin Hyatt administered an EpiPen to a woman who was having an allergic reaction while driving.
According to an incident report, Hyatt initiated a traffic stop on a pickup truck driving eastbound on Arroyo Parkway in Ormond Beach at around 8:17 p.m. on Nov. 13. The truck didn’t have its headlights on, though the driver, a 42-yearold DeLand woman, turned them on after passing him. When the woman pulled over, Hyatt noticed she was having difficulty breathing and could barely talk. Her friend was on the phone with her, and he explained that she was having an allergic reaction. The friend alerted Hyatt to the EpiPen’s location, and after getting the woman’s consent, he administered it to her thigh.
She told Hyatt that she called her friend to help her as she thought EMS would charge her. It would have taken her friend 30 minutes to reach their location; Hyatt noted the friend wouldn’t have made it in time.
“I’m grateful to have been at the right place at the right time to be able to help,” Hyatt wrote in his report.
Art wraps installed in the downtown
Ormond Beach’s downtown has gained more public art.
A total of 11 traffic signal and streetlight cabinet box wraps are now decorated with works by nine Ormond Beach “master” artists — professional working artists that have lived in the city for 25 years or longer and have displayed their art nationwide.
It’s an initiative driven by the Ormond Beach Arts District that was approved by the City Commission last December.
“I like the idea of being able to let people see the work of the folks who actually live here and create art,” said
“I’m down
Julia Truilo, president of the Ormond Beach Arts District.
Installing the art wraps required collaboration from the city and the Florida Department of Transportation. The wraps were created by Beach House Graphics, which typically makes vehicle wraps.
The nine artists — Lee Dunkle, Gregory Grant, Scott Hiestand, Karlene McConnell, Barbara Perrotti, Sang Roberson, Antoinette Slick, Akiko Sugiyama and Margaret Schnebly Hodge — all donated their work. Each incorporates different art styles and themes.
“It adds a moment of surprise,”
with nighttime meetings,
but sometimes nothing good comes after certain times, like 10, 11.”
County Councilman Danny Robins on council setting a time limit for their meetings. See Page 4A
Truilo said. “You’re driving along and all of the sudden you look out the window and there’s a piece of art next to you.”
They’re also designed to be admired by pedestrians, Truilo added. She hopes people will take time and walk through the downtown to look at the pieces up close.
The art wraps will be on display for three years. After that, Truilo said the city will look for new art to replace the wraps.
To learn more about the signal box art wraps, visit www.ormondarts. com/outdoorinstallations.
City Hall to close for Thanksgiving
Ormond Beach City Hall and all non-emergency facilities will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, for Thanksgiving and the day after the holiday.
Mailboxes for letters to Santa now available
Two mailbox locations for letters to Santa are now available in the city of Ormond Beach.
Letters can be dropped off at the mailboxes at: Nova Community Center, 440 N. Nova Road The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive Letters must be dropped off by Dec. 21, according to a city notice. Include your name and home address. For more information, call 386-6763241.
Holiday garbage collection schedule
There will be no curbside pickup of garbage in the city of Ormond Beach or unincorporated Volusia County on Thursday, Nov. 28, in observance of Thanksgiving.
routes for Ormond Beach residents will be picked up on
routes remain unchanged.
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“Sanibel Tides,” a work by Gregory Grant, adorns the traffic signal box on Lewis Street. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
‘We are purveyors of compassion’
Jewish Federation distributes Thanksgiving dinners to 400 families.
MICHELE MEYERS CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Marvin Miller, president of the Jewish Federation of Volusia and Flagler Counties, has been giving out turkey dinners to families in need for the past 20 years through the Jerry Doliner Food Bank.
The food bank is one of the federation’s programs designed to assist the local community. This year, volunteers gave 1,000 bags of groceries to 400 families in need the week before Thanksgiving. Based on a family of four, that is the equivalent of approximately 1,600 turkey dinners. Miller said it was the biggest demand they have ever had.
“It’s so wonderful to be here,” Miller said. “We love it. The highlight is our volunteers. If you look around, you see how excited they are to be here.”`
The food bank has been giving out groceries every week for 27 years. A core group of 20 volunteers work weekly with an additional 15 added the week the turkey dinners are
distributed. People who requested turkey dinners arrived during their specific time slot, which ran in increments of 15 minutes from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. They checked in, then volunteers delivered the bags of groceries to their cars.
Rabbi Rob Lennick is the executive director of the Jewish Federation of Volusia and Flagler Counties. This is his third year participating in the Thanksgiving dinner giveaway. He noticed that it had grown exponentially. He said the number of people coming to the food pantry has doubled. In the last 12 months, they have served over 19,000 people.
“There is nothing more meaningful than being able to help our neighbors,” he said. “We really need to remember that we are a family. Our community is a family. When people in the family are struggling, we all have to join together and help each other out. For us, it’s not just about giving food which is very important, it’s about sharing compassion. We are purveyors of compassion.”
He said the food bank only happens because of the volunteers—they are the real heroes.
“Our neighbors need a little boost,” Lennick said. “We just need the community support to do it.”
“There is nothing more meaningful than being able to help our neighbors ... Our community is a family. When people in the family are struggling, we all have to join together and help each other out. For us, it’s not just about giving food which is very important, it’s about sharing compassion. We are purveyors of compassion.”
LENNICK,
Lou Cordara delivers groceries to one of the vehicles lined up at the Jerry Doliner Food Bank.
RABBI ROB
Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of Volusia and Flagler Counties
Jewish Federation volunteer Alan Kisselhof delivers turkey dinners and assorted groceries to cars that line up by the Jerry Doliner Food Bank. Photos by Michele Meyers
A volunteer lifts a turkey into the back of a van.
Jewish Federation of Volusia and Flagler Counties president Marvin Miller with volunteers Randy McDonald and Paul Tibbetts are instrumental in making the Jerry Doliner Food Bank run smoothly.
Bob Tabasky volunteers to deliver groceries to one of the vehicles lined up at the Jerry Doliner Food Bank.
Cory Croom (right) volunteers to check people in at the Jerry Doliner Food Bank before they pick up their turkeys and other groceries.
Brenda McMillan and her daughter Porsche McMillan share a laugh while they volunteer.
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On Tuesday, Nov. 19, the Volusia County Council approved the distribution of over $60 million for 18 stormwater projects in Community Development Block Grant disaster recovery funds from the Housing and Urban Development, which allocated $328.9 million of these dollars to Volusia County in May 2023 to help with Hurricane Ian recovery. The county’s action plan, called Transform 386, set aside about $92.9 million for infrastructure and mitigation projects for the county, cities and nonprofit entities, according to a county staff report. The $60 million will be used for lift station replacements in Daytona Beach, sewer improvements in Daytona Beach Shores, new stormwater ponds in South Daytona and chemical tank replacements in Holly Hill, to name a few of 18 projects. The cities will foot the rest of the project costs, about $48 million in total.
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“All of the study areas that have been identified with this grant are areas that were impacted both with Ian and Milton,” Ormond Beach City Engineer Alex Schumann said. “[They’re] areas where we can help our residents get water out and get water where it needs to be, to the Halifax and Tomoka rivers.”
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Then, the county put out a call to its municipalities to ask if they had any stormwater studies they’d like help
Dempsey was concerned with the proposed allocation of $6.8 million of grant funds for a new operations building for the county’s Emergency Medical Services. The current EMS headquarters are located in Holly Hill at 112 Carswell Ave. and 135 Carswell Ave., and are being proposed to be relocated to a former automotive dealership building at 1720 Mason Ave., which Volusia purchased earlier this year.
County Manager George Recktenwald said there will be more projects coming before the council for funding approval in the next round; Volusia still has about $50 million of funding for mitigation projects, as $18 million were transferred from other Transform 386 categories to mitigation as part of the vote.
EMS covers the entire county, Recktenwald said, and its current headquarters flood with each storm.
“It’s the headquarters for a very large, very critical operation that we run,” he said.
"All of the study areas that have been identified with this grant are areas that were impacted both with Ian and Milton. [They're] areas where we can help our residents get water out and get water where it needs to be, to the Halifax and Tomoka rivers."
Dempsey was concerned that the list of projects that were receiving CDBG funds were largely located on the east side. The only west side city among the seven that will be receiving the total $60 million of funds is Orange City — though its Mill Lake mitigation and improvement project is receiving the most funds at over $15 million.
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Council pursues meeting time limits
The Volusia County Council voted 6-0 just after midnight on Wednesday, Nov. 20, to consider capping meetings at 6 hours.
JARLEENE ALMENAS MANAGING EDITOR
In the future, Volusia County Council meetings may be capped at six hours, unless decided by a majority vote.
The County Council voted 6-0 just after midnight on Wednesday, Nov. 20, to move forward with a time limit on its meetings, a vote that took place at the end of a nine-hour meeting that began at 4 p.m. the previous day. The discussion began after County Councilman Danny Robins posed the question to his fellow council members.
“I’m down with nighttime meetings, but sometimes
nothing good comes after certain times, like 10,11,” Robins said.
He added that the council often has to make decisions on agenda items that cost the county millions of dollars, and often times, council members have been up as early as 4 in the morning. Robins also mentioned staff members and the public who have to stay up late with them and go to work early the next morning.
Councilman Troy Kent said that if Robins was OK with continuing to hold meetings in the evenings — council members have expressed wanting to only hold morning meetings in the past — he was OK with setting a time limit. The time limit, if approved by the council at a future meeting, will mean that closing comments by the council will also be cut off, if the six hour time limit is reached and there is no vote to extend the meeting.
County Councilman David Santiago suggested also reducing the time for the public to speak from the customary three minutes when the council is discussing topics that bring a lot of public participation.
“I don’t think we should stop anybody from talking, but considering limiting that time a little bit more for efficiency purposes,” Santiago said. “... We do it in the Legislature all the time.”
Volusia County Councilman Danny Robins. File photo
Frying a turkey this Thanksgiving? Volusia wants you to avoid fiery mistakes
Volusia County Fire Rescue demonstrated what not to do when frying a turkey and issued safety tips.
JARLEENE ALMENAS MANAGING EDITOR
When it comes to frying your Thanksgiving turkey, Volusia County wants to make sure the public is doing so in a safe manner.
Such as not leaving your fryer unattended, making sure your turkey is fully defrosted before putting in the pot and having an alternate plan in case of rain.
“All of the sudden, you decide, ‘I’m going to cook it in my garage,’ and then you have a problem in your house,” Volusia County Fire Chief Joe King said. “So always have a plan B for that.”
On Monday, Nov. 25, Volusia County Fire Rescue demonstrated at its training facility what not to do when frying a turkey, mistakes that can often end up in flames.
King issued the following safety tips for frying your Thanksgiving turkey:
Get your fryer ready a couple days before to ensure everything is working correctly.
Fill your pot with water first and put in your turkey to make sure you get the proportions right for when you pour in your oil, to prevent overflow.
Never fry a turkey indoors.
Keep the fryer 10 feet away from your house.
Monitor your oil temperature. A turkey should be fried at 350 degrees.
If experiencing a fire, cover the pot and turn the gas off.
Resident invents new medical fabric
Andrew Bernett’s beeswax-based fabric was created to help with skin conditions.
JARLEENE ALMENAS MANAGING EDITOR
For two weeks, Ormond Beach resident Andrew Bernett’s wife was struggling to get a full night’s rest. Her eczema had flared up in her hands and she was miserable.
Bernett set out to find a way to help her, and in doing so, invented a topical delivery system that would set him on an entirely different career path. In 2023, within about
90 days, he went from working in jet engine assembly for General Electric to launching his own business: Bee Well Therapeutics, a company that sells clothing items such as socks, gloves, sleeves and baby suits to help manage skin conditions.
His first year in business, he said, has been surreal. “I’m very humbled,” Bernett said. “... I like talking about it and I know what it can do, so it’s really fun.”
Bee Well Therapeutics uses a beeswax-based solution in their medical fabrics to promote healing. Bernett has collaborated with local dermatologists since he started, his wife being one of them, and designed the materials to help with dermatitis, psoriasis, dry skin conditions and other illnesses that require topical ointments for treatment.
When his wife used his prototype gloves after putting on her topical ointment for eczema, she cut her healing time from 10 days to three or less, said Bernett, who is a chemist by degree.
Why beeswax?
When he worked in jet engine assembly, it was a common practice to use wax on the tip of tools to hold nuts and bolts in place. So at the time when his wife’s eczema flared up, he had it on hand in his garage. Plus, the gears in his brain had started churning when one night his wife lit a candle, and he dipped his
finger in to play with the wax, he recalled.
As he researched, he found that beeswax is rich in fatty acids and is breathable, making it ideal for wearing for long periods of time.
Currently, about six doctors offices sell his products, two of which are local. Since launching Bee Well Therapeutics, Bernett has sold 1,200 pieces to date.
“It’s been pretty wild just to be a part of, and help as many people as I can,” Bernett said.
He’s working to add more products to his lineup, particularly after being in touch with a radiation oncologist who believed his patients could benefit from scarves, beanies and bras made from Bernett’s materials.
Part of coming up with a novel invention, Bernett said, is education. He shows patient results on his website, and has reviews from people who have felt relief after using his products. He is also working on getting clinical trials underway.
“You have shots for some medications, you have pills for others, but there hasn’t been anything for topicals, whether it’s moisturizers, prescriptions or whatever — until now,” Bernett said.
“When you look at the different vectors, you know this is that third vector that that’s been lacking.” Visit beewelltherapeutics. com.
Andrew Bernett created a baby suit after a friend told him that her daughter suffered from eczema all over her body.
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Volusia County Fire Marshall Shane Lanoue removes the packaging from a frozen turkey. Photos by Jarleene Almenas
Volusia County firefighter Leslie Jones dips a partly-thawed turkey in the pot, which results in flames as the oil overflows and ignites.
Volusia County firefighter Patrick Cullinane stands by in case he’s needed.
BRIEFS
Life in prison for role in 2022 Flagler drug over-dose death
A Flagler County man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility for parole in the case of a 2022 overdose death.
On Nov. 21, Brian Pirraglia was found guilty by a Flagler County jury of first-degree murder by unlawful distribution of a controlled substance after a three-day trial, according to a Flagler County Sheriff’s Office press release. Pirraglia was accused and then convicted of selling drugs laced with fentanyl to a Palm Coast man in 2022 who then died of a drug overdose.
The trial followed a two-year investigation.
Flagler Sheriff Rick Staly previously directed that all overdose deaths be investigated as homicide cases, the press release said. Since this directive, 11 individuals have been arrested for causing overdose deaths and seven, including Pirraglia, have been convicted and sentenced to state prison.
Flagler drug dealer arrested in Daytona
A Daytona Beach criminal wanted in Flagler County was arrested in Daytona Beach on Nov. 19. Michael Underwood, 37, was wanted in Flagler County on multiple charges of cocaine possession, tampering with physical evidence and
COPS CORNER
NOV. 9
WHO WAS AT THE WHEEL?
10:42 p.m. — 300 block of Sanchez Avenue, Ormond Beach Civil Problem: DUI. Police arrested a 29-year-old Daytona Beach man who was driving drunk and caused a crash that resulted in his car flipping upside down. The man denied drinking, and refused to complete field sobriety exercises or provide a breath sample. He was taken to jail.
NOV. 13
STORM DRAIN DISPOSAL
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Meyer family returns for 21st annual Stuart F. Meyer Hospice House golf tournament
The 21st annual Stuart F. Meyer Hospice House golf tournament on Oct. 23 was a celebration of community support and a tribute to the enduring legacy of Stuart F. Meyer. Among the 144 players was one of Meyer’s grandsons, Bryan Ashley, 34, of Fenton, Missouri. event.
“It’s amazing to see the support
possession of drug paraphernalia.
Underwood has an extensive criminal history, including 67 criminal charges, including 25 felony arrests, and 10 convictions, a Flagler County Sheriff’s Office press release said.
Underwood’s previous charges range from narcotics-related offenses and reckless driving to aggravated assault and home invasion.
The FCSO’s Problem Area Crime Enforcement team worked to find Underwood’s location and contacted the Daytona Beach Police Department when he was tracked to Daytona Beach. The DBPD’s Violent Crime Apprehension Team arrested Underwood and took him to the Volusia County jail, where he is being held without bond.
12-year-old girl arrested after threatening to kill
A 12-year-old girl made threats overSnapchat, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, leading to her arrest. The suspect was arguing with two other girls in a group chat when she sent the victim audio recordings in which the suspect said, “I will literally blow your brains out,” according to an FCSO press release.
The suspect then also sent a video showing her walking to the victim’s home.
The victim’s older sibling contacted law enforcement. When deputies first began talking to the 12-yearold suspect, she initially denied even having a Snapchat account or sending the messages, but deputies found the app on her phone.
11:37 a.m. — Intersection of South Washington Street and West Granada Boulevard, Ormond Beach Civil Problem: Possession of drugs. A 30-year-old Daytona Beach man was arrested after police noticed his motorcycle’s license plate registration’s expiration date was in 2028.
The officer, knowing that plates can only be registered for two years, gave the license plate number to dispatch, who advised it was expired. He then pulled the man over, at which point the officer watched as the man discarded a plastic baggie containing white powder into a storm drain, according to the police report.
The man didn’t immediately stop, appearing as if trying to flee, so once stopped, police secured him in handcuffs. The plastic baggie was
for my grandfather and his legacy,”
Ashley said. “Our family has been coming to this event for years, but now it’s our generation’s turn. It’s exciting to see the impact the hospice house has had on the community.”
Stuart F. Meyer, a former president of the St. Louis Cardinals and a Flagler County resident, spent his final days in hospice care. In his memory, his family supported the construction of a hospice house on the AdventHealth Palm Coast campus more than two decades ago.
“My grandfather passed away from cancer, and that time was really hard, but hospice provided comfort for my entire family,” Ashley recalled.
“Seeing the support here today is monumental; this will help others going through the same experience.”
The connection between the Meyer family and AdventHealth dates
The 12-year-old suspect was charged with one felony count of written or electronic threats to kill, taken to the county jail and later turned over to the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice and released into her parents’ custody, the press release said.
Flagler Sherif Rick Staly said the FCSO takes any threat seriously, regardless of how old the suspect is.
“If you threaten to kill someone, even if it’s over something as trivial as arguing over a boy, we will arrest you,” Staly said. “I ask parents to be the sheriff in your home and teach your children that threatening to kill someone is never okay. Teach them how to handle disagreements, especially in relationships.”
U.S. Rep. Waltz resigns effective Jan. 20; election to be held April 1
Three-term U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz has resigned his Congressional seat effective Jan. 20, 2025. Presidentelect Donald Trump has named Waltz, a former Green Beret, as his national security advisor, a position that does not require Senate confirmation.
Flagler County Supervisor of Elections Kaiti Lenhart announced that a special election has been called to fill Waltz’s Congressional District 6 seat. A special primary election will be held Jan. 28 with the special general election set for April 1, Lenhart announced.
The 6th Congressional District represents all of Flagler County, part
located, and it tested positive for fentanyl.
Police asked him about his license plate, and the man said that it belonged to a neighbor and that he put it on his motorcycle so he could ride it. When asked about throwing the drugs into the storm drain, the man denied doing so and called the officer a liar. He was taken to jail.
NOV. 24 DAYLIGHT ROBBERY
3:44 p.m. — First block of Clement Lane, Palm Coast Civil Problem: Petit theft. A Palm Coast woman walked onto a residential construction site one morning and stole four 20- to 30-foot rebar poles while the owner and construction workers were on site.
of Volusia County — including Ormond Beach — and parts of Putnam, Marion and Lake counties.
Last chance: Hurricane debris collection on Volusia County-maintained roads to begin Dec. 2
Volusia County will begin the second and final pass for Hurricane Miltongenerated vegetative debris collection on county-maintained roads starting Monday, Dec. 2.
This will follow substantial completion of the first pass for vegetative debris by the Thanksgiving holiday. Collection of construction and demolition debris, including materials such as fencing, drywall, and carpet, will also commence on the same day. However, the final collection of vegetative and construction and demolition debris may not
The owner showed Sheriff’s Office deputies surveillance footage of two women in a minivan pulling up to the site to talk to the property owner.
Just over an hour later, at 11:49 a.m., one of the women came back and loaded four metal rebar poles into the minivan while the owner watched. The rebars cost approximately $400, the report said.
A deputy tracked to the woman’s minivan to a home on Clement Lane. The woman admitted to taking the rebars but only because she thought they were being thrown away.
CAN’T TALK THE TALK
10:36 a.m. — Interstate 95 near mile marker 294, Palm Coast Civil Problem: Resisting officer, obstruct without violence. A man was arrested when he was found walking
occur on the same day due to FEMA regulations that mandate separate disposal for these materials.
Residents living on countymaintained roads must place all remaining storm-generated debris curbside by the evening of Sunday, Dec. 1. Vegetative debris must be kept separate from construction and demolition materials, as mixed piles will not be collected. Bagged debris, electronics, or hazardous items, including paint and tires, will not be collected.
For those residing on private roads in unincorporated Volusia County, debris removal began on Nov. 1 and will conclude with a single pass by mid-December. Bagged debris, construction materials, electronics, and hazardous waste will not be picked up on private roads.
Residents with small amounts of vegetative debris can expedite collection if the debris meets the normal yard waste weekly collection guidelines, which are available on the Solid Waste and Recycling webpage.
As a reminder, only licensed and insured professionals should be hired for large tree debris removal or household damage repairs. Contractors must properly dispose of such debris at the Tomoka Landfill or West Volusia Transfer Station and, according to FEMA, cannot place storm debris in the public right-of-way. As of today, the county has collected nearly 250,000 cubic yards of vegetative debris along countymaintained roads in unincorporated areas and remains on track to receive 100% reimbursement from FEMA.
along the interstate but refused to give law enforcement his name.
A Highway Patrol trooper told him it was illegal and the equivalent of a traffic violation for anyone to walk along the interstate and offered to take him off the highway but needed the man’s name, address and date of birth.
The man gave him a name, but said it so quietly the officer couldn’t hear him, and the man refused to say anything else, the report said. The name the officer was given also did not turn up in the officer’s search.
After repeated attempts to get the man to say who he was, the officer placed him under arrest and took him to jail. He was booked under the false name.
back to 2005, when Meyer, a Hammock Dunes resident, expressed his wish to establish hospice care for the community. After his death, his loved ones rallied to raise $4 million to build the Stuart F. Meyer Hospice
House at AdventHealth Palm Coast. Opened in 2007, the eight-bed hospice offers acute, respite, home health and continuous care. No other hospice in Flagler County offers all four services.
This year’s golf tournament raised $56,000 with 36 golf teams signed up. Visit https://www.adventhealth. com/foundation/adventhealthfoundation-central-florida/donatehospice-care.
Rep. Michael Waltz. File photo
Stuart F. Meyer’s family at the 21st annual Stuart F. Meyer Hospice House at golf tournament on Oct. 23. Courtesy photo
Make yourself at home
The day before Black Friday
Frantic shopping will continue, so I won’t try convincing anyone to adopt an ascetic lifestyle.
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Lemerand Center of Excellence
celebrates first year of operation
Community leaders, Volusia County elementary school students and their families gathered on Wednesday, Nov. 20, to celebrate the first year of the Lemerand Center of Excellence at Daytona State College’s campus. The center is an after school enrichment program for up to 70 students who attend Palm Terrace and Turie T. Small elementary schools, both designated Title 1 schools, according to a press release. It was funded through a $500,000 contribution by philanthropist L. Gale Lemerand and is a joint effort of Food Brings Hope, Daytona State College and Volusia County Schools.
Students are provided with transportation, classroom space at DSC, supplemental instruction, snacks and dinner.
“Education is the most powerful tool that you can provide to any child, and the best gift every single parent can provide to any child is the opportunity for them to
vacuum: “A Roomba for $300?!” she exclaimed. The five children and I waited with bated breath in the family room. Did she think this was a good deal? A bad deal? The queen was about to speak. But instead of revealing her opinion on the price, Hailey said, “I don’t need it. I have five Roombas.”
Ellie, 15, waited a moment before realizing what her mother meant. Finally Ellie
said, indignantly, “Hey! Your children are not Roombas!”
Ahh, love is in the air. It’s Christmas time!
Thanks to ubiquitous deals and retail anxiety, Christmas shopping begins earlier and earlier every year, with one day’s break, known as Thanksgiving Day, when we gather around the table and wait for Black Friday.
What can be done?
The worldwide frantic shopping will continue no matter what I say here, so I won’t bother to try convincing anyone to adopt an
ascetic lifestyle. Instead, I will paint a picture of giving thanks while shopping.
Imagine you are walking into a store, feeling stressed out. Consider pausing and feeling thankful for one or more of the following, as they may apply to you:
You have arrived safely at the store.
You have eyes to see. You have someone to shop for.
The store is climate controlled.
Truck drivers hauled the toys and goodies from far flung lands so that you could have access to them.
Men and women in our community are willing to work to serve you by stock-
ing shelves, keeping the store clean, and ringing up your items accurately at the checkout.
Starting from a place of gratitude makes peace possible, even during holiday stress.
I’m grateful for the quiet moments in between shopping trips. For a library that sells $2 books. For a chilly Sunday morning. For a gravel path to the ditch down the road, where my 6-year-old son, Luke discovers the joy of throwing not just one small stone but a whole handful of stones, laughing in wonder as they all land at once, a constellation of splashes on the surface.
The number one priority for the 2025 Florida State Legislative Session should be to abolish term limits for our governor, Ron DeSantis. We cannot lose this man, the most effective executive in a generation. When he is not setting the standard for hurricane prep and poststorm cleanup he is removing state attorneys that refuse to prosecute criminals. He gives the boot to shady elections officials. He takes bold stands on Amendments to the Florida Constitution, and wins. His record on the budget is unmatched — debt is less than when he took office. I could go on and on. Term limits are meant to keep losers from selling out their constituents to maintain their power. Term limits are not meant to keep Floridians from re-electing an exceptional governor. Abolish term limits for Governor DeSantis only. And increase his salary to $10 million per year, which would be the minimum for similar performance in the private sector.
obtain a world-class education,” Volusia County Schools Superintendent Dr. Carmen Balgobin told event attendees.
Balgobin commended FBH Community Founder and Chair Forough B. Hosseini on her passion for public education and supporting students and their families and she also recognized Lemerand for his impact in the community, the press release states.
“There are some people that live for themselves, and they create a limited world, and there are other people that they live for others, and they create a limitless world,” Balgobin said of Lemerand.
The philanthropist said it’s important to support and invest in children early on.
“What the program has accomplished, what everybody involved with the program has accomplished in one year is phenomenal, and I just love the way the program is growing,” Lemerand said.
Tomoka Elementary Teacher of the Year named a finalist
Volusia County Schools has announced its finalists for 2026 Teacher of the Year, and a Tomoka Elementary gifted teacher is among them.
Kelli Chehaitli is one of five teachers named as finalists for the award.The finalists
were chosen by a committee made up of parents, business owners, community members, teachers and administrators, according to a press release. In addition to Chehaitli, the district also named Citrus Grove Elementary fourth grade teacher Katie Evans, Creekside Middle School English language arts teacher Melissa Tse, Galaxy Middle School ESE teacher Shilpa Sharma, and Spruce Creek High School math teacher Jeremy Davies as finalists.
“Congratulations to our top five Teacher of the Year finalists, each of whom exemplifies what it means to be an amazing educator,” Superintendent Dr. Carmen Balgobin said in the press release. “Our school district and students are so fortunate to have these teachers leading the way and guiding our students toward success.”
The winner will be announced on Jan. 11, 2025, during a banquet, presented by FUTURES Foundation for Volusia County Schools and sponsored by AdventHealth, at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort.
Halifax Health leads donates over 300 Thanksgiving meals
Halifax Health team members, led by the nursing governance team, have partnered with the Volusia County Basket Brigade to donate over 300 Thanksgiving meals to community members in need this holiday season.
The Volusia County Basket Brigade, a long-standing community initiative, has been bringing Thanksgiving cheer to local families for decades.
Founded with the vision of neighbors helping neighbors, the Basket Brigade has grown exponentially through the support of local organizations and volunteers. This year, Halifax Health team members have once again joined the effort, continuing the tradition
of giving back to the community they serve every day.
“We are so pleased to not only provide the highest level of care to our community members, but also to bring some holiday cheer during this special time of year,” said Heidi Wright, chief nursing officer at Halifax Health.
“Partnering with the Volusia County Basket Brigade to provide Thanksgiving meals is a true honor. We are incredibly fortunate to have people like Amy LaBosco and so many others who make this effort possible.”
Ormond Marine awarded for flipped car rescue in Hawaii
A U.S. Marine from Ormond Beach was awarded on Oct. 18, for his heroic actions in rescuing two individuals from an overturned vehicle.
Lance Cpl. Blake Gonter received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal in front of his family and fellow Marines. Col. Robert E. Shuford, assistant chief of staff of Communication Strategy and Operations, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, presented the medal to Gonter, recognizing the integral role he played in pulling two survivors – one of which was a fellow Marine –from an overturned vehicle.
On April 21, Gonter was driving from Marine Corps Base Hawaii back to Camp H. M. Smith when he encountered a trail of debris leading to a flipped car along the H3 highway, a poorly lit road.
“I’m driving and I start to see these pieces of metal in the road,” Gonter said. “Then all of a sudden, in the middle of the street there’s just a car upside down.”
Although initially startled, Gonter quickly assessed the situation and stopped to assist, joining other bystanders who had already pulled over after witnessing the crash.
“I don’t know what’s going on, smoke is coming out of it, so I slam on my brakes,” Gonter said. “My first instinct
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was to run over and ask what was going on.”
Using his flashlight to alert oncoming traffic, Gonter helped slow down vehicles in the low-visibility area to prevent additional accidents. After securing the scene, he immediately began providing first aid, working with three other bystanders to free the vehicle’s occupants.
“I didn’t think anything of it,” he said. “This wasn’t a hero moment; this was an expectation for me.”
Michael’s ‘Ohana nonprofit to host a holiday toy drive
Michael’s ‘Ohana has partnered with Terry Johnson of Baldy Athletics to host a holiday toy drive for the youth of Daytona Beach.
This drive is led by Little Miss North Florida Gianna Capri, of Ormond Beach, and her brothers Bobby and Anthony Capri. Gianna is the niece of Michael Alberico, who the Michael’s ‘Ohana organization is named after.
Baldy Athletics is a nonprofit organization which assists youth financially, educationally and with skill development. Since 2015, the organization provides mentoring, tutoring, athletic skills training and AAU competition to basketball, flag football and baseball players in the Volusia County area, a press release states.
Gianna met Johnson when she was just 3 years old
through the Daytona Beach Police Athletic League. Her father, Craig Capri, was a coach and brother Bobby and Anthony played basketball for the league. Gianna was a cheerleader. The Capri family has kept in touch with Johnson over the past several years, participating in many of his basketball programs, according to the press release. In the past Michael’s ‘Ohana has been involved with several holiday initiatives from northeast to central Florida. This year, Gianna wanted to create a toy drive for the children of Daytona Beach as this was her uncle’s favorite time of year. To participate, donate directly though the Michael’s ‘Ohana Amazon Wishlist. Additionally, the Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Volunteer Network will be the available drop-off location of any new toy items. If your organization or school would like to join Michael’s ‘Ohana Holiday Toy Drive, contact Jennifer Capri at ourohanamichaelalberico@ gmail.com. The last day to collect new toys will be Dec. 13.
DAR Chapter inducts two new members
At its November meeting, the Capt. James Ormond Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution inducted two new members: Marie Rasmussen and Kelly Kwiatek.
“We extend a warm welcome to our new members and thank Registrar Denise Sikes, Chaplain Karen Knowles, and Regent Susan Demorsky for their roles in the induction ceremony,” a press release stated. Visit fssdar.com/CaptainJamesOrmondDAR.
Kelli Chehaitli, center, is named a district finalist for 2026 Teacher of the Year. Courtesy photo
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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Blake Gonter and his wife Chloe. Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Villasenor
New members Marie Rasmussen and Kelly Kwiatek, with Denise Sikes, Karen Knowles and Susan Demorsky. Courtesy photo
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Art imitates life
Sculpture tour unveiled by Ormond Beach Arts District
Art lovers have a new reason to celebrate, as 13 bronze sculptures have arrived in Ormond Beach for the Seward Johnson “Art Imitates Life” Sculpture Tour.
Delivered on Wednesday, Nov. 20, the sculptures were installed around the city over the next several days, adding to the growing public art collection in the area, with the goal to transform Ormond Beach into a vibrant open-air gallery.
A reception was held on Nov. 20, in The Casements parking lot, to thank the sponsors who made the project possible. Ten of the sculptures were on display at the event before being moved to their permanent locations around town. The sculpture tour was organized by the Ormond Beach Arts District, which promotes public art and cultural activity throughout the city.
The Seward Johnson Sculpture Tour will remain on display until April 2025. A map of the sculpture locations is available through the Ormond Beach Arts District’s website, ormondarts.com.
The city of Ormond Beach is also inviting the public to weigh in on the future of public art in the city by participating in a Public Art Master Plan survey online at http://obpublicartplan.com.
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A Seward Johnson sculpture, titled “Wine, Food, and Thou”, is unloaded for Ormond’s “Art Imitates Life” sculpture tour. Photos by Suzanne McCarthy
Seward Johnson sculptures in The Casements’ parking lot await installation in Ormond Beach.
Ormond Beach Arts District board members Thays França, Stephanie Mason-Teague, Barbara Saunders and Theresa Lieberman at the sponsor reception at The Casements.
A sculpture of Monet is delivered to Ormond Beach.
Reception attendees listen to a presentation during the Sculpture Tour sponsor reception.
“Special Delivery,” depicting a letter carrier, stands in front of the Ormond Beach Post office on the beachside.
LOCAL EVENTS
Details: Before you feast this Thanksgiving, take part in this timed 5K run/walk. Dress up to participate in the costume contest. Placement medals will be awarded to the overall men’s winner, overall women’s winner, and first, second, and third place men’s and women’s winners in 14 different age categories. Registration costs $35 in advance and $40 on the day of the race. Student registration costs $20. Visit runsignup. com/Race/FL/PalmCoast/FeettoFeast5k.
THANKSGIVING HAPPENINGS
When: 12-5 p.m.
Where: Hammock Beach Resort & Spa, 200 Ocean Crest Drive, Palm Coast
Details: Hammock Beach Resort’s Thanksgiving Buffet is open to all, hosted in the Ocean Ballroom. Buffet costs $84 for guests, $68 for members and $25 for children ages 4-12. Reservations required. Calll Christine Losagio at 386-246-5676 or via email at christine.losagio@ hammockbeach.com by Nov. 25.
FRIDAY, NOV. 29
FESTIVAL OF NATIVITIES
When: 1-7 p.m.
Where: Shepherd of the Coast Church, 101 Pine Lakes Parkway S., Palm Coast
Details: See this display of many nativity sets. Free event.
BEACHSIDE GARAGE
OPEN HOUSE
When: 4-8 p.m.
Where: Birthplace of Speed Park, 21 Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond Beach
Details: The Motor Racing Heritage Association will host an open house to view the two replica race cars that competed in the first sanctioned race on the beach in March of 1903. Volunteers will be on hand to give tours and information.
TED TORRES MARTIN AS ELVIS
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center, 5500 State Route 100, Palm Coast
Details: Ted Torres Martin is an actor/singer/songwriter/musician that was the 2016 “Images of the King” world champion. He is one of the top Elvis vocal stylists. Tickets cost $44. Visit flaglerauditorium.org.
BIRTHPLACE OF SPEED
GASLIGHT PARADE
When: 7 p.m.
Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach
Details: See this annual antique car parade. The parade will begin at The Casements and travel east on East Granada Boulevard to A1A, where the car will turn south to Harvard Drive. The cars will also be on display at Fortunato Park, 2 John Anderson Drive, Ormond Beach, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SATURDAY, NOV. 30
FOURTH ANNUAL
HOLIDAY MARKET
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Flagler County Fairgrounds, 150 Sawgrass Road, Bunnell
Details: Shop from over 100 local vendors. There will be food trucks and appearances by Santa. Free.
PALM COAST TREE
LIGHTING CEREMONY
When: 6-9 p.m.
Where: Central Park at Town Center, 975 Central Ave., Palm Coast
Details: The city of Palm Coast invites the community to its tree lighting ceremony, which will kick off Palm Coast Rotary Club’s 19th Annual Fantasy Light Festival. Join Santa Claus, the Palm Coast City Council and the Rotary Club of Flagler County for a night of festivities. There will be food trucks, Santa’s Village, a Letters to Santa station, limited edition 25th anniversary Christmas ornament giveaway and kids crafts. Photos with Santa will also be available.
SUNDAY, DEC. 1
SUNDAY WITH SANTA AT TOMOKA OUTPOST
When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Tomoka Outpost inside Tomoka State Park, 2099 N. Beach St., Ormond Beach
Details: Santa will be making a visit to Tomoka Outpost inside Tomoka State Park. He will arrive on an Ormond Beach Fire truck at 11 a.m. Bring your wish list and take a photo with him. Local vendors will also offer samples of their products for sale. All ages welcome. Park entry fee of $5 per vehicle applies.
HANDEL’S MESSIAH WITH DAYTONA BEACH CHORAL SOCIETY
When: 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Where: Ormond Beach Presbyterian Church, 105 Amsden Road, Ormond
Beach
Details: See the Daytona Beach Choral Society perform parts of the Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah, plus the Hallelujah chorus. There will be a traditional carol singalong and complimentary refreshments following the concert. A $10 donation is suggested. Visit daytonabeachchoralsociety.com/events.
HOLIDAY MARKET WITH SANTA
When: 4-8 p.m.
Where: Ormond Brewing Company, 301 Division Ave., Ormond Beach
Details: Kick off the holiday season with a local vendor market. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be taking photos from 5-7 p.m. The tap room will be pouring beers and serving homemade food all day. A tree lighting will take place at 7 p.m.
MONDAY, DEC. 2
HALIFAX HEALTH
EDUCATIONAL SERIES
When: 1 p.m.
Where: Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond
Beach
Details: Halifax Health educator
Annette Tracy, a registered nurse, will discuss healthy ways to take a break for better physical and mental health. Free and open to the public. No registration required.
MIGRATORY BIRDS OF FLORIDA
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond
Beach
Details: Halifax River Audubon will discuss how to spot the different types of migratory birds in Florida. Free and open to the public. No registration required.
TUESDAY, DEC. 3
MASTER GARDENER PLANT
CLINIC
When: 10:30 a.m. to noon
Where: Environmental Discovery Center, 601 Division Ave., Ormond
Beach
Details: Attend this a fun, interactive program that provides researchbased horticultural education to homeowners. Bring your questions, samples and photos.
WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP
When: 1-4 p.m.
Where: Ocean Art Gallery, 197 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach
Details: Learn to paint in watercolor with artist Bibi Gromling. All supplies are included in the $75 class fee and no drawing is required. Class is limited to six students. Call 386-3179400 to reserve a spot.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4
HOLIDAY GARLAND WORKSHOP
When: 9:30 a.m. to noon
Where: The Casements 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach Details: The Ormond Beach Garden Club invites the public to a holiday garland workshop. Workshop costs $30. RSVP by Nov. 30. Call Sharon at 203-668-6413 or email sharchar@ gmail.com, or Zetta at 386-3010366 or email znginflorida@aol.com.
OUR GIFT TO THE COMMUNITY
When: 7 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 4-5
Where: News-Journal Center, 221 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach
Details: Enjoy this annual tradition featuring classic carols, holiday hits and performances by the Daytona State College Music department. Free, but tickets are required. Tickets are available at the News-Journal Center Box Office only. Donations will be collected for the Falcon HOPE Center.
THURSDAY, DEC. 5
HOLIDAY CONCERT
When: 6-8 p.m.
Where: The Stage at Town Center, 1500 Central Ave., Palm Coast Details: The city of Palm Coast Parks and Recreation is hosting a holiday concert featuring Ashley Estevez. Bundle up and listen to holiday classics. There will be food trucks and vendors.
THE COUNTRY GIRL
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5-7; and 3 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 8
Where: City Repertory Theatre, 160 Cypress Point Parkway, Suite B207, Palm Coast
Details: See a staged reading of “The Country Girl,” by Clifford Odets. This is a romance that delves into the life of a young, long-suffering wife who tirelessly struggles to support her older alcoholic husband. Tickets cost $25 for adults, $15 for students. Visit crtpalmcoast.com.
FRIDAY, DEC. 6
THE CASEMENTS GUILD’S 46TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS GALA
When: 5-9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, and 12-5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7-8
Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach
Details: Celebrate the Christmas season with The Casements Guild at its 46th annual Christmas Gala. This year’s theme is “Hollywood Holiday.” On Friday, Dec. 6, Santa will arrive at 6 p.m. There will be a tree lighting, live music, food trucks, train rides, crafts and more. On Saturday and Sunday, enjoy visits with Santa, entertainment, the sale of handmade crafts and a visit to the tree gallery. Free admission.
WONDERLAND AT ONE DAYTONA: JINGLE ALL THE WAY
When: 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: One Daytona, 1 Daytona Blvd., Daytona Beach
Details: Attend the second Wonderland at One Daytona event, to include free family friendly activities The CLASH Endurance Jingle Jog 5K will begin at 5:30 p.m. during the event. Register for the race at clashendurance.com/pages/jingle-jog-5k.
HOLIDAY AT THE BEACH
When: 6-9 p.m.
Where: Veterans Park, 101 N. Ocean Shore Blvd., Flagler Beach
Details: Kick off the holiday season in Flagler Beach with a lighting of the park at 6 p.m., followed by live music and entertainment from local schools.
For a full list of holiday events, see our Holiday Guift Guide calendar on Pages 2C-6C.
Volusia Civic Ballet to present ‘The Nutcracker’ ballet at the Peabody
This year’s show features a cast of over 70 performers and eight choreographers.
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Since 1996, it’s been a tradition in the community for the Volusia Civic Ballet to present “The Nutcracker” at Peabody Auditorium.
This year is no exception, and the nonprofit organization will host three shows total on Saturday, Dec. 7, and Sunday, Dec. 8. Featuring a cast of over 70 performers and eight choreographers from dance studios across Central Florida, the ballet, set to music by Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, tells the story of Clara who receives a magical Nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve.
Seeing the large cast perform together from different studios is great because it’s not something they get the chance to do often, said Volusia Civic Ballet Artistic Director Jerome DeVito.
“We only get them every Sunday, starting in September, so realistically we really only have 14 days to put this whole two-hour show together,” DeVito said. “So the fact that these kids all come together and these amazing choreographers come together and actually pull this show off is nothing short of magical.”
This year’s Clara is played by Juliane Beatrice Carpio. DeVito said the girl that is chosen to play the role every year sets the theme for the show.
“Julianne is an extremely beautiful dancer,” he said.
LOCAL DANCERS PARTICIPATING IN THE BALLET
Of the 73 dancers in Volusia Civic Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker,” 13 are from the cities of Ormond Beach and Palm Coast.
Audriana Aylward, 9, Ormond Beach
Sabrina Bobeck, 13, Ormond Beach
Abby Carter, 13, Ormond Beach
Claire Foli, 13, Ormond Beach
“More than just her technique, her facial expressions and the way she performs — she’s a true performer —is going to bring the show to life.”
He’s proud to say that all of the show’s Claras over the years have been diverse.
“I like to represent all the girls in the audience, so that any girl in the audience can look up on that stage and
Marissa Hudson, 13, Ormond Beach
Abigail Jiloty, 9, Ormond Beach
Bree Johnson, 15, Ormond Beach
Madeleine Kiel, 11, Ormond Beach
Olivia Rodriguez, 13, Ormond Beach
Sofia White, 9, Ormond Beach
Rhiley Albin, 13, Palm Coast
Jayden Dawson, 12, Palm Coast
Levi Tagliamonte, 11, Palm Coast
say, ‘One day, I can be Clara,’ because that’s not seen so much throughout Nutcracker-land,” DeVito said.
The ballet also features guest artists from the Cincinnati Ballet, Melissa Gelfin De-Poli and Rafael Quenedit Castro, who perform the parts of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her cavalier. They are returning guest artists, said Nelly Droznin, president of Volusia Civic Ballet.
“They’re incredibly contemporary, modern and classical — all at the same time,” Droznin said. “They’re very creative, full of energy. ... We’re just thrilled that they’re coming back. The audiences love them. The dancers love them and it’s great to see them onstage.”
Though Volusia Civic Ballet puts on “The Nutcracker” every year, the ballet’s choreography is always different and they add twists to keep the story interesting.
“We like to turn the show upside down sometimes, because ‘The Nutcracker’ has been done so many times, and
it’s really a show that you can take a license with,” DeVito said.
His favorite scene? The party scene. It’s basically a 45-minute long dance because it’s so intricate, DeVito said.
“No matter where you look on stage, something really cool is happening,” he said.
Droznin agreed. But, the “Waltz of the Flowers” number makes her cry. The “Waltz of the Snowflakes” is also a standout number, she added.
“When the snow starts falling, it’s a ‘wow moment,’” she said. “It’s just really beautiful, and it’s a very difficult piece as well — very taxing, no matter what the age of the dancers.”
“The Nutcracker” is performed often in the holiday season, but DeVito said that for him, the Volusia Civic Ballet’s is “the real deal.”
“For me, it’s the most professional,” he said. “The costuming is top notch. The choreography is top notch. Our guest artists are beyond top notch.”
Audiences also get an immersive experience, as the lobby at the Peabody will be decorated for the holidays and transformed into a “Kingdom of Sweets” with a Drosselmeyer toy shop selling different ornaments.
“It’s a very festive start to the holidays,” Droznin said.
This is all made possible
with the help of volunteers, who help build the props, man the booths in the lobby and work the Children’s Sugar Plum Tea, offered on Saturday, Dec. 7, and Sunday, Dec. 8, prior to the show. At the tea, children ages 3-12 enjoy holiday treats while the ballet’s characters make appearances for photos.
The volunteers come not only from the families and friends of participating dancers, but from the community at large, Droznin said.
“They so strongly believe in our mission of promoting the arts in the community — keeping the arts alive in the community, fostering the love of dance in the future generation — that they donate their time and they donate financially to keep this organization going, and we truly appreciate all of our sponsors,” Droznin said.
The volunteers become family, and it’s always nice to see family during the holidays, DeVito said.
“It takes a village, like they say, and this is a large village,” DeVito said. “It’s so nice too because we separate and we go about our business throughout the whole year, and then we all come back in August, and it seems like we all become a family all of a sudden within three months.”
Fritz (played by Levi Tagliamonte, of Palm Coast) battles with Clara (played by Juliane Beatrice Carpio) for the nutcracker doll. Photos by Michael Cairns
Juliane Beatrice Carpio as “Clara” and Donovan Mansfield, as “The Nutcracker.”
The Rat King, played by Kelan Halloran, and the Mouse Queen, played by Taylor Gerhardt
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
Hammock Dunes home tops real estate listings
Ahome at 7 Corte Vista in the Hammock Dunes area was the top real estate transaction for Nov. 9-15 in Palm Coast and Flagler County. The home sold on Nov. 15, for $1,650,000 and has 6,040 square feet. Built in 2012, the home is a 4/7 and has a screened porch, a sun deck and 10-foot ceilings.
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Condos
The condo at 200 Ocean Crest Drive, Unit 146, in Palm Coast sold on Nov. 15 for $689,000. Built in 2007, the condo is a 4/4 and has 2,058 square feet. It last sold in 2019 for $485,000.
The condo at 1601 N. Central Ave., Unit 403, in Flagler Beach sold on Nov. 12 for $385,000. Built in 1984, the condo is a 2/2 and has 1,215 square feet. It last sold in 2018 for $330,000.
The condo at 53 Village Circle in Palm Coast sold on Nov. 15 for $250,000. Built in 1982, the condo is a 2/2 and has 1,360 square feet. It last sold in 2019 for $175,000.
The condo at 5 Riverview Bend N., Unit 312, in Palm Coast sold on Nov. 12 for $231,000. Built in 2006, the condo is a 3/3 and has 1,636 square feet. It last sold in September 2024 for $210,000.
The condo at 22 Sherbury Court in Palm Coast sold on Nov. 14 for $180,000. Built in 1985, the condo is a 2/2 and has 1,098 square feet. It last sold in 2018 for $124,900.
Palm Coast Plantation
The house at 79 S. Riverwalk Drive sold on Nov. 14 for
$1,305,000. Built in 2017, the 3/5 house has a covered lanai, a pool and spa, a boat lift and 3,124 square feet.
Ocean Hammock
The house at 49 Ocean Oaks Lane sold on Nov. 13 for $1,265,000. Built in 2018, the house is a 3/4 and has a saltwater pool, hot tub and 3,047 square feet.
Cypress Knoll
The house at 35 Edith Pope Drive sold on Nov. 13 for $572,000. Built in 2022, the house is a 4/3 and has a screened-in saltwater pool and 2,295 square feet.
Indian Trails
The house at 1 Botany Lane sold on Nov. 12 for $550,000. Built in 2023, the house is a 4/3 and has a three-car garage and 3,130 square feet. It last sold in 2023 for $566,000.
The house at 1 Buffalo Bill Drive sold on Nov. 15 for $310,000. Built in 1987, the house is a 3/2 and has a screened-in patio and 1,269 square feet. It last sold in 2015 for $124,900.
No subdivision
The house at 26 Fariston Place sold on Nov. 12 for $594,400. Built in 2024, the house is a 4/3 and has a three-car garage and 3,000 square feet.
The house at 13 Kashmir Trail sold on Nov. 15 for $455,000. Built in 2004, the house is a 4/3 and has an in-ground pool, privacy fence and 2,856 square feet. It last sold in 2004 for $152,900.
The house at 4 Sedum Court sold on Nov. 14 for $313,000. Built in 2024, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,655 square feet.
Pine Lakes
The house at 6 White Place sold on Nov. 12 for $434,000. Built in 2003, the house is a 3/2 and has a screened-in, saltwater pool and 2,040 square feet. It last sold in July 2024 for $427,500.
The house at 44 Woodhollow Lane sold on Nov. 12 for $410,000. Built in 1992, the 3/2 house has a screened-in lanai, fenced backyard and 1,932 square feet. It last sold in 2022 for $469,000.
Palm Harbor The house at 123 Fenimore Lane sold on Nov. 15 for $335,000. Built in 1984, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,302 square feet. It last sold in February 2024 for $210,000.
Sawmill Creek
The house at 20 Oakleaf Way sold on Nov. 15 for $335,000. Built in 2023, the house is a 3/2 and has a fenced-in yard, a patio and 1,477 square feet. It last sold in 2023 for $338,000.
Flagler Beach Ocean Palm
The house at 237 Ocean palm Drive sold on Nov. 15 for $460,000. Built in 1988, the house is a 3/2 and has a circular driveway, views of the Intracoastal Waterway and 2,334 square feet.
Bunnell Grand Reserve
The house at 211 Grand Reserve Drive sold on Nov. 15 for $385,000. Built in 2019, the house is a 3/2 and has an enclosed lanai and 1,951 square feet. It last sold in 2022 for $368,000.
Toby Tobin, of gotoby.com, contributed to this report.
John Anderson home sells for $1.7 million
Ahouse at 130 John Anderson Drive along the Halifax River was the top real estate transaction for Nov. 9-15 in the Ormond Beach area. The house sold on Nov. 12, for $1,768,000. Built in 1955, the house is a 3/3.5 and has a fireplace, a pool, a boat dock, boat lift, boat house and 3,603 square feet. It last sold in 2020 for $1.4 million.
Nov. 12, for $339,990. Once built, the house will be a 4/2 and have 1,828 square feet.
Arbor Oaks
The townhome at 18 Oakwood Park sold on Nov. 14, for $219,900. Built in 1983, the townhome is a 3/2.5 and has 1,496 square feet. It last sold in 2018 for $135,000.
Country Acres
The house at 101 Rodeo Road sold on Nov. 15, for $538,000. Built in 1988, the 3/2 house has a fireplace, pool, spa and 2,190 square feet. It last sold in 2002 for $178,000.
Fiesta Heights
The house at 117 Bonita Place sold on Nov. 15, for $379,900. Built in 1965, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace, a pool and 1,566 square feet. It last sold in 2022 for $231,500.
Il Villaggio
The house at 69 Apian Way sold on Nov. 15, for $480,000. Built in 2019, the house is a 3/2 and has 2,105 square feet.
Ormond Forest Hills
The house at 331 Forest Hills Blvd. sold on Nov. 13, for $285,000. Built in 1961, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,4559 square feet. It last sold in 2011 for $50,000.
Ormond Station
The house to be constructed at 19 Melogold Drive sold on
Ormond Terrace
The house at 274 N. Ridgewood Ave. sold on Nov. 14, for $316,600. Built in 1957, the house is a 2/2.5 and has 1,520 square feet. It last sold in 2016 for $107,500.
Ortona
The house at 72 Kent Drive sold on Nov. 15, sold on $375,000. Built in 1959, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace and 1,566 square feet. It last sold in 1976 for $41,000.
River Oaks
The house at 323 River Vale Lane sold on Nov. 12, for $444,510. Built in 2016, the house is a 4/3 and has 2,160 square feet. It last sold in 2022 for $455,000.
The Trails
The house at 4 Whispering Pine Trail sold on Nov. 15, for $485,000. Built in 1979, the 5/3.5 house has a fireplace and 3,222 square feet. It last sold in 2011 for $160,000.
Tomoka Estates
The house at 1084 Landers St. sold on Nov. 14, for $329,900. Built in 1957, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace and 1,700 square feet. It last sold in 2020 for $235,600.
The house at 1115 Indigo Road sold on Nov. 15, for $325,000. Built in 1976, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace and 1,266 square feet. It last sold in 2018 for $169,000.
Whispering Oaks The house at 15 Fernery Trail sold on Nov. 14, for $520,000. Built in 1992, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace, a pool and 2,605 square feet. It last sold in 2003 for $260,000.
The house at 9 Fernery Trail sold on Nov. 12, for $378,000. Built in 1991, the 3/2 house has a fireplace, a pool, a spa and 2,504 square feet. It last sold in 2022 for $325,000.
ORMOND-BY-THE-SEA
Ormond Beach Plaza The house at 6 Dolphin Ave. sold on Nov. 15, for $500,000. Built in 1954, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace, a pool and 1,316 square feet. It last sold in 2017 for $256,000.
River Breeze Estates The house at 1250 Riverbreeze Blvd. sold on Nov. 15, for $225,000. Built in 1958, the house is a 2/1.55 and has 1,060 square feet. It last sold in 2008 for $150,000.
Seabridge The house at 37 Sea Harbor Drive E. sold on Nov. 15, for $359,500. Built in 1979, the 2/2 house has a fireplace and 1,202 square feet. It last sold in 2019 for $229,000.
Sunny Shores The house at 4 Sunny Shore Drive sold on Nov. 15, for $330,000. Built in 1958, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,040 square feet. It last sold in 2007 for $140,000.
Surfside Estates The house at 29 Surfside Drive sold on Nov. 13, for $575,000. Built in 1971, the house is a 3/2 and has a pool and 1,610 square feet. It last sold in 2016 for $250,000.
John Adams, of Adams, Cameron & Co. Realtors, contributed to this report.
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Streak busters
“The defense played really good. You could see the new confidence from having the boys back, me and Mikhail (Zysek). We have a bit of pride in ourselves right now.”
The sanctioning body said it would take proper steps with the officials association, FPC athletic director Scott Drabczyk said.
BRENT WORONOFF
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Florida High School Athletic Association Executive Director Craig Damon informed Flagler Palm Coast High School that it reviewed the film of FPC’s final drive of its regional quarterfinal football loss to Spruce Creek and agreed that the officials made a glaring error in taking a down away from the Bulldogs, FPC athletic director Scott Drabczyk said. Drabczyk said Damon indicated
Flagler Palm Coast’s boys soccer team ends eightgame losing streak to Seabreeze.
BRENT WORONOFF
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Flagler Palm Coast goalkeeper Teagan Paulo knew the history. His coaches made sure every player on the team knew about Seabreeze’s eight-game win streak over FPC dating back to 2016.
It was a losing streak that all four of the Bulldogs’ coaches had been a part of when they were FPC players. The last two times the teams had played — in the 2021-22 season — Teagan’s brother, Tanner Paulo, was in goal.
On Thursday, Nov. 21, the streak ended as Jack Moberly and Evan Papadakos scored second-half goals to lift FPC to a 2-0 home victory over Seabreeze.
Tanner Paulo, now FPC’s goalkeeper coach, was very happy, Teagan said.
“It was a little bit of revenge for him,” Teagan Paulo said.
FPC ended one streak and continued another. The Bulldogs have not conceded a goal at home since the 2022-23 season.
Paulo now has four clean sheets on the season as FPC improved to 4-11. The junior has allowed just one goal this season — in the 1-1 tie with Spruce Creek. He missed the Bulldogs’ 3-0 loss to St. Joseph on Nov. 7 because he is also a kicker/punter on the football team, which had a game that night.
Paulo had eight saves to preserve the win over the Sandcrabs.
“The defense played really good,” he said. “You could see the new confidence from having the boys back, me and Mikhail (Zysek, the football wide receiver and soccer defender). We have a bit of pride in ourselves right now.”
Seabreeze fell to 2-4 in Alex Perez’s first season as head coach. He last coached in 2017 when he was an assistant on the Sandcrabs’ last state championship team. He said the Sandcrabs had a gameplan against FPC that worked throughout an evenly contested first half.
“We were practicing the past few days on how to defend the very good strikers they have,” Perez said. “So, the gameplan for a half, it was perfect. We got three very good chances. Teagan the goalkeeper made a great save. We were very close.”
STEPPING UP FOR AN INJURED TEAMMATE
Paulo said he got low, got his leg on the ball and kept the score at 0-0. But with 2:12 left in the first half, Paulo left the game after taking a hard hit from a collision with a Seabreeze player and FPC’s Felipe De Campos.
Paulo was back in goal for the start of the second half, and less than two minutes in, Moberly scored his fourth goal of the season off an assist from Rami Amiri, head coach Ramtin Amiri’s younger brother.
“It was probably the best possible start we could have had to the second half which fueled us for the rest of the game, because, to be honest, I think we were in complete control in the second half,” Ramtin Amiri said. “The first half was kind of even; they had a couple of chances. But in the second half, we were phenomenal and everyone was working from minute one to 40.”
The following day, the Bulldogs announced that Moberly has committed to play soccer next season at Toccoa Falls College in Georgia.
Moberly and fellow senior Aron Binkley each scored 19 goals for the Bulldogs last season. They expected to battle for the scoring lead again, but Binkley tore an ACL a week before preseason and recently underwent surgery.
“My heart breaks for those kids. My heart breaks for those seniors.”
SCOTT DRABCZYK, FPC athletic director
the FHSAA would “take proper steps” with the Lakeland Officials Association assigned to the Nov. 15 game. The Bulldogs knew that would be the best they could hope for after the officials’ call took away their chance of advancing in the state playoffs.
“(FPC Principal Bobby Bossardet) wrote a letter to the FHSAA,” Drabczyk said. “It said we’re really proud of the way our team handled themselves on Friday. We’re disappointed in what happened. And they brought
“He’s a very crucial player and he knows that,” Ramtin Amiri said. “But he still has a role on the sideline, even though he can’t play. The players have a purpose to play now. They played for him and he’s here to support them, and some players are stepping up.”
Papadakos sealed the deal with his first goal of the season in the 28th minute of the second half. The senior has returned to the Bulldogs after spending the past two seasons at a soccer academy in Argentina, Ramtin Amiri said.
Perez said the Sandcrabs made mistakes on the backline on each of the Bulldogs’ goals.
“We have a very young team, but a lot of talent,” Perez said. “We need to put those pieces together. It’s going to take time, but we’re getting there, little by little.”
Seabreeze, long a state powerhouse, is coming off its first losing season since 2010. The Bulldogs’ win over the Sandcrabs was their first since 2015. Seabreeze outscored FPC 34-5 during its eight-game winning streak. Ramtin Amiri played in FPC’s 6-1 win over Seabreeze in 2015, but he also played in the Bulldogs’ 8-1 loss on his senior night in 2017.
“All of our coaches are (FPC) alumni, so we all have had an experience on what it’s like to lose to them,” Amiri said. “I was on the last team that beat them, but I was also on the team that almost got (mercyruled) by them the year they won a state title. But all of us had the bad, sour taste in our mouths of losing to them. So we wanted to make sure that didn’t happen again. I let the boys know, ‘I don’t want to go into (Thanksgiving) break with a loss in the back of our minds.’ So, we made sure we didn’t do that.”
Seabreeze will be back in action on Dec. 3 at Matanzas, while FPC will try to win its fourth straight on Dec. 2 at DeLand.
back to us that they’re going to take proper steps.
“They watched the video and they saw what everybody else saw, that they missed a down. There’s not much that could be done after the fact, but they’re going to take the steps that they need to or can do through the officials association.”
Trailing 36-35 with 19 seconds left in the game, FPC was lined up for third down with 7 yards to go. Before starting the clock, the officials had the marker changed to fourth down. The Bulldogs had no timeouts remaining and had no choice but to try to convert a first down. They came up a few yards short and the Hawks took over possession and ran out the clock.
With its third down taken away, FPC was denied the chance to attempt a game-winning field goal
or try to score a touchdown. Spruce Creek advanced to the regional semifinals, where it lost to Region 1-7A top seed Lake Mary, 52-32, on Friday, Nov. 22.
“We’re limited,” Drabczyk said.
“Again, I go back to the kids. My heart breaks for those kids. My heart breaks for those seniors. We had kids here past midnight (after the game), sitting at midfield. So at the end of the day, it is sports, right? Unfortunately this is super polarizing because it happened in the last 35 seconds of the game in the region playoffs.
“We’re more disappointed for our kids than we are anybody else because of how they played all year. But I’m super proud of them on how they handled the really tough situation. They handled it with class.”
FPC coach Daniel Fish hugs senior Jesse Shirley after the Bulldogs’ 36-35 loss to Spruce Creek in the Region
quarterfinals on Nov. 15. Photo by Brent Woronoff
FPC’s Dylan Hardesty.
Seabreeze’s Liam Piazza.
FPC defender Brian Jenkins.
FPC goalkeeper Teagan Paulo (center) recorded a clean sheet against Seabreeze.
Seabreeze’s Rocco Dall’Orto. Photos by Brent Woronoff
TEAGAN PAULO, FPC goalkeeper
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on Nov. 21 at the Villages High School.
Williams also placed third in the traditional competition (clean and jerk and bench press). She had totals of 305 pounds in Olympic and 315 pounds in traditional.
Williams also completed a clean sweep, setting all five school records in her weight class by benching 145 pounds. She also broke her own school record in the snatch with a 135-pound lift.
FPC placed sixth out of 22 schools in both competitions.
Madeline Brinker and A’mani Nelson also scored points for the Bulldogs at the tournament.
Brinker placed fourth in Olympic competition and fifth in traditional in the 110-pound class. She lifted an Olympic total of 200 pounds and a traditional total of 205 pounds. Nelson placed seventh in traditional at 199 pounds with a 245 total.
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Bulldogs coach Pete Hald collects win No. 535
Flagler Palm Coast girls soccer coach Pete Hald won his 535th game on Friday, Nov. 22, as the Bulldogs defeated DeLand 7-1 at Sal Campanella Stadium.
Senior captain Erin Hughes scored three goals and assisted on another for FPC, which improved to 4-2-1, 1-0-1 in the Five Star Conference. Hald is in his 34th season with the Bulldogs. He started the girls soccer program at FPC in 1991.
Hald is a member of the Florida Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame. His FPC teams have won nine district titles and have advanced to the district finals 25 times. They advanced to the regional champion-
ship five times and to the final four once.
Before the season, Hald said his goal is to continue coaching until 2029 when his son Jacob will graduate from high school.
Four other players scored for the Bulldogs during their coach’s latest milestone victory: Ivy Chen, Hailey Sammons, Katherine Ouellette and Lacie Clay. Chen, Sammons and Ouellette also had assists. FPC led 3-0 at halftime.
The Bulldogs travel to Neptune Beach Fletcher on Tuesday, Nov. 26 and returns home on Dec. 3 to face University.
Pirates’ boys soccer team improves to 4-1
The Matanzas boys soccer team defeated St. Joseph Academy 2-1 on Nov. 22. Sebastian De Leon and Jonathan Costa each scored a goal for the Pirates, who improved to 4-1. Entering their home game with Fleming Island on Monday, Nov. 25, six different players have scored a total of nine goals for the Pirates with Robert Cerasi, Costa and Christian Reyes scoring two goals apiece. Goalies Brandon Tavares and Jackson Grace have combined to allow four goals in five games. The Pirates host Seabreeze on Dec. 3 and Mainland on Dec. 6.
Matanzas
girls win streak snapped
The Matanzas girls soccer team fell to 4-2 after losing a home match to Menendez, 3-2, on Nov. 21. The Pirates had won four in a row entering the game. Kaylin Henthorn leads the team with five goals. Siena Gutierrez has scored four goals. The Pirates return from Thanksgiving break with three straight road games before hosting Jacksonville Sandalwood on Dec. 12. They are scheduled to visit Flagler Palm
FPC’s Marlee O’ Fallon (left) battles with a DeLand player. Photos by Brent Woronoff
Pete Hald won his 535th game as FPC’s girls soccer coach. File photo
Tocoi Creek surges past Matanzas in Pirates’ home opener
BRENT WORONOFF ASSOCIATE EDITOR
With Matanzas center Alex Davis out of the lineup, 6-foot-5 forward
La’Darien Baker picked up the slack, but for the second time in three games, depth was an issue for the Pirates as they fell to Tocoi Creek in their home opener, 63-46 on Friday, Nov. 22.
“We kind of ran out of gas a little bit,” said Eric Guerrero, Matanzas’ first-year boys basketball coach.
Baker scored 19 points, pulled down 10 rebounds and blocked five shots. Nathaniel Perry also scored 19 points for Matanzas, but TJ Boone (3
points) and freshman Jamel Guerrero (5 points) were the only other Pirates to score.
Matanzas (1-2) trailed by four at the half and tied the score at 24-24 early in the third quarter before the Toros (3-0) closed out the quarter with a 20-4 run to take a commanding 44-28 lead.
Baker, who displayed his athleticism with a block at the rim in the fourth quarter, is just beginning to realize his potential, Coach Guerrero said.
“I think he needs to know how good he is,” Guerrero said of the junior. “I think once he understands that, he could be a force on the floor and have that confidence and be a huge threat for us.”
Perry, who led the Pirates with 20 points in their 56-50 win against Father Lopez on Nov. 20, scored eight of his 19 points against Tocoi in the fourth quarter before fouling out.
“It slowed us big time,” Guerrero said of Perry’s foul trouble. “I think he’s a great floor general. He takes care of the basketball and he can score from all over the floor.”
The Pirates struggled from long range, hitting just 1 of 12 attempts from beyond the 3-point arc.
Guerrero said it will be an internal decision on when Davis will return.
The Pirates travel to Daytona Beach to play DME Academy Blue on Nov. 25 and then return home Dec. 3 for a game against St. Augustine.
Matanzas junior Nathaniel Perry (2) scored 19 points. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Matanzas freshman Jamel Guerrero runs the offense.
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. CASE No. 2018 31488 CICI AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP, Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES
CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF HANNELORE
HEIDEN AKA HANNELORE AMAILIE
HEIDEN, DECEASED, et al.
Defendants. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order or Final Judgment entered in Case No. 2018 31488 CICI of the Circuit Court of the 7TH Judicial Circuit in and for VOLUSIA County, Florida, wherein, CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff, and UNKNOWN SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES
CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF HANNELORE HEIDEN AKA HANNELORE AMAILIE HEIDEN, DECEASED, et al., are Defendants, Clerk of Court, Laura E. Roth, will sell to the highest bidder for cash at WWW.VOLUSIA. REALFORECLOSE.COM, at the hour of 11:00 AM, on
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Justin J. Kelley, Esq. Florida Bar No. 32106 File # 23-F00618 Nov. 28; Dec. 5, 2024 24-00591I
FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Summary Administration) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2024 14011 PRDL DIVISION: 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF URSULA K. PRESTON TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE
ESTATE: You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of URSULA K. PRESTON, deceased, by the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Box 6043, DeLand, FL 32721; that the decedent’s date of death was February 8, 2024; that the total value of the estate is $256,695.00 (exempt homestead) and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are: Name, Address; Christine A. Preston, 101, Underbrush Trail, Port Orange, FL 32128; Geoffrey Wade Preston, 1116 Harbin Ridge Lane, Knoxville, TN 37909 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for full payment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The Petitioner has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death
Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes.
The date of first publication of this Notice is November 28, 2024. Christine Preston, Petitioner 101 Underbrush Trail Port Orange, FL 32128 /s/ FRED B. SHARE, ESQUIRE Florida Bar No.: 256765 1092 Ridgewood Avenue Holly Hill, FL 32117
Telephone: (386) 253-1030
Fax: (386) 248-2425
E-Mail: fredshare@cfl.rr.com
2nd E-Mail: brobins@cfl.rr.com
Attorney for Petitioner Nov. 28; Dec. 5, 2024 24-00594I
FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 642024CA011196XXXADL U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. BRANDY DUNN; CHARLES DUNN; CITY OF DELTONA, FLORIDA; STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA; TRUGRIT ROOFING, LLC; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 1; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 2; and ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST A NAMED DEFENDANT TO THIS ACTION, OR HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED, Defendant(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order or Summary Final Judgment of foreclosure dated November 7, 2024, and entered in Case No. 642024CA011196XXXADL of the Circuit Court in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST is Plaintiff and BRANDY DUNN; CHARLES DUNN; CITY OF DELTONA, FLORIDA; STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA; TRUGRIT ROOFING, LLC; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 1; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 2; and ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST A NAMED DEFENDANT TO THIS ACTION, OR HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED, are Defendants, LAURA E. ROTH, Clerk of the Circuit Court, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash www.volusia.realforeclose.com, 11:00 a.m., on January 9, 2025, the following described property as set forth in said Order or Final Judgment, to-wit: LOT 32, BLOCK 789, DELTONA LAKES UNIT THIRTY-TWO, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 27, PAGES 101 THROUGH 118, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTER-
FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Formal Administration) IN THE 7th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 2024-13411-PRDL DIVISION: 10 IN RE: The Estate of STEPHEN R. EDWARDS, Deceased. TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: The administration of the estate of STEPHEN R. EDWARDS, deceased, whose date of death was February 10, 2024, and whose social security number is XXXXX-4780, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 North Alabama Avenue, DeLand, Florida 32724. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITH THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. A Personal Representative or curator has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211.
Holiday Guide 2024
Events in Flagler and Volusia counties to get you in the spirit.
JOIN US IN OUR MISSION TO
REMEMBER the fallen those that gave all HONOR those that serve and their families
WREATHS
TEACH our children the value of freedom
FRIDAY, NOV. 29
FESTIVAL OF NATIVITIES
When: 1-7 p.m.
Where: Shepherd of the Coast Church, 101 Pine Lakes Parkway S., Palm Coast
Details: See this display of many nativity sets — new, vintage and more. Free event.
SATURDAY, NOV. 30
FOURTH ANNUAL
HOLIDAY MARKET
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Flagler County Fairgrounds, 150 Sawgrass Road, Bunnell
Details: Shop from over 100 local vendors. There will be food trucks and appearances by Santa. Free entry.
PALM COAST TREE
LIGHTING CEREMONY
When: 6-9 p.m.
Holiday Events
City Council and the Rotary Club of Flagler County for a night of festivities. There will be food trucks, Santa’s Village, a Letters to Santa station, limited edition 25th anniversary Christmas ornament giveaway and kids crafts. Photos with Santa will also be available.
SUNDAY, DEC. 1
SUNDAY WITH SANTA AT TOMOKA OUTPOST
When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Tomoka Outpost inside Tomoka State Park, 2099 N. Beach St., Ormond Beach
byterian Church, 105 Amsden Road, Ormond Beach
Details: The Daytona Beach Choral Society will perform parts of the Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah, plus the Hallelujah chorus. A traditional carol sing-along and complimentary refreshments will follow the concert. A $10 donation is suggested. Visit daytonabeachchoralsociety. com/events.
HOLIDAY MARKET WITH SANTA When: 4-8 p.m.
Where: Ormond Brewing Company, 301 Division Ave., Ormond Beach
Details: Kick off the holiday season with a local vendor market. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be taking photos from 5-7 p.m. The tap room will be pouring beers and serving homemade food all day. A tree lighting will be held at 7 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4
HOLIDAY GARLAND WORKSHOP When: 9:30 a.m. to noon
AMERICA
Saturday, December 14th, 11:45pm
Flagler Palms
Memorial Gardens
511 Old Kings Rd South Flagler Beach
Volunteer to help or attend the ceremony
Volusia Memorial Park 550 N. Nova Rd. Ormond Beach
Where: Central Park at Town Center, 975 Central Ave., Palm Coast
Details: The city of Palm Coast invites the community to its tree lighting ceremony, which will kick off Palm Coast Rotary Club’s 19th Annual Fantasy Light Festival. Join Santa Claus, the Palm Coast
Details: Santa will be making a visit to Tomoka Outpost inside Tomoka State Park. He will arrive on an Ormond Beach Fire truck at 11 a.m. Bring your wish list and take a photo with him. Local vendors will also offer samples of their products for sale. All ages welcome. Park entry fee of $5 per vehicle applies.
HANDEL’S MESSIAH WITH DAYTONA BEACH CHORAL SOCIETY
When: 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Where: Ormond Beach Pres-
Where: The Casements 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach
Details: The Ormond Beach Garden Club invites the public to a holiday garland workshop. Workshop costs $30. RSVP by Nov. 30. Call Sharon at 203-668-6413 or email sharchar@gmail.com, or Zetta
Mackenzie McMannus, 7, (far right) and the Ramirez siblings, Kayla, 17, Olivia, 13, and Collin, 11, with Santa Claus at the Tree Lighting Ceremony in 2023. Photo by Sierra Williams
at 386-301-0366 or email znginflorida@aol.com.
OUR GIFT TO THE COMMUNITY
When: 7 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 4-5
Where: News-Journal Center, 221 N. Beach St., Daytona
Beach
Details: Enjoy this annual tradition featuring classic carols, holiday hits and performances by the Daytona State College Music Department. Free, but tickets are required. Pick them up at the News-Journal Center Box Office only. Donations will be collected for the Falcon HOPE Center.
THURSDAY, DEC. 5
HOLIDAY CONCERT
When: 6-8 p.m.
Where: The Stage at Town Center, 1500 Central Ave., Palm Coast
Details: The city of Palm Coast Parks and Recreation is hosting a holiday concert featuring Ashley Estevez. Bundle up and listen to holiday classics. There will be food trucks and vendors.
FRIDAY, DEC. 6
THE CASEMENTS GUILD’S
46TH ANNUAL
CHRISTMAS GALA
When: 5-9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, and 12-5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7-8
Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond
Beach
Details: Celebrate the Christmas season with The Casements Guild at its 46th annual Christmas Gala. This year’s theme is “Hollywood Holiday.”
On Friday, Dec. 6, Santa will arrive at 6 p.m. There will be a tree lighting, live music, food trucks, train rides, crafts and more. On Saturday and Sunday, enjoy visits with Santa, entertainment, the sale of handmade crafts and a visit to the tree gallery. Free.
WONDERLAND AT ONE
DAYTONA: JINGLE
ALL THE WAY
When: 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: One Daytona, 1 Daytona Blvd., Daytona Beach
Details: Attend the second Wonderland at One Daytona event, to include free family friendly activities like a live DJ, face painting stations, holiday characters and a Santa letter writing station. The CLASH Endurance Jingle Jog 5K will begin at 5:30 p.m. during the
event. To register for the race visit, https://clashendurance. com/pages/jingle-jog-5k.
HOLIDAY AT THE BEACH
When: 6-9 p.m.
Where: Veterans Park, 101 N. Ocean Shore Blvd., Flagler Beach
Details: Kick off the holiday season in Flagler Beach with a lighting of the park at 6 p.m., followed by live music and entertainment from Wadsworth Elementary School first grade Students, Old Kings Elementary School, the Indian Trails Middle School Band, the Matanzas High School “Blue Steel” and the Flagler Palm Coast High School Band.
SATURDAY, DEC. 7
PANCAKE BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
When: 8-10 a.m.
Where: Captain’s BBQ Bait & Tackle, 5862 N. Oceanshore Blvd., Palm Coast
Details: Join the Seawolf Privateers for a festival pancake breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus. All of the sales and donations will benefit the Seawolf Privateers to help bring Christmas joy to foster and displaced children in the community. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Visit seawolfprivateers.org/fundraisers.
DENTS AND WHEELS FOR TOYS
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Fields BMW of Daytona, 1050 N. Tomoka Farms Road, Daytona Beach
Details: Take part in this Toys for Tots drive. Bring in a new, unwrapped toy (no Dollar Tree toys, please) and Fields BMW of Daytona will fix a dent or wheel damage on your car at no cost. All toys will be donated to Volusia Toys For Tots. Certain restrictions apply. One dent on one panel, up to 2 inches in diameter, or up to a 2 inches horizontal crease, or one alloy wheel with cosmetic damage up to 8 inches, per toy. No broken paint can be present and it’s not available on composite material.
HOLIDAY AT THE BEACH PARADE
When: 1-3 p.m.
Where: North 6th Street to South 6th Street, Flagler Beach
Details: This free parade is presented by the Rotary Club of Flagler Beach. Santa will
jump from the sky at 1 p.m. to start the parade. There will be a party at the fire station from 2-4 p.m.
VOLUSIA CIVIC BALLET’S
‘THE NUTCRACKER’
When: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7; and 2 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 8
Where: Peabody Auditorium, 600 Auditorium Blvd., Daytona Beach
Details: Volusia Civic Ballet will present “The Nutcracker” ballet for three performances, featuring a cast of over 70 performers from dance studios across Central Florida. This event is also a collaborative community project with professional guest artists from the Cincinnati Ballet appearing during the Saturday evening and Sunday matinee shows. The Saturday matinee show is a condensed family series. A Children’s Sugar Plum Tea is offered on Saturday and Sunday prior to the shows. Tickets to the show start at $25. The tea tickets are $25 per child as an addon. Visit civicballetvc.org.
SUNDAY, DEC. 8
CHRISTMAS GALA TEA
When: 3 p.m.
Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond
Beach
Details: Join The Casements Guild for a holiday tea. Tickets cost $40 per person. Call Arlene Halsey at 386-673-5312.
CANDY CANE LANE
When: 5-8 p.m.
Where: Calvary Christian Center, 1687 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach
Details: Experience the magic of Christmas at Candy Cane Lane at Calvary. Each child will receive a free stocking and have a chance to decorate it. There will also be a live outdoor Christmas concert with CWL Live. Take a ride on a holiday train and enjoy snow in Florida. There will also be face painting, a petting zoo, food trucks, hot chocolate and a Christmas trunk or treat.
THURSDAY, DEC. 12
AN OLDE ENGLISH
CHRISTMAS WITH HERMAN’S HERMITS AND PETER NOONE
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center, 5500 S.R 100, Palm Coast
Details: Celebrate the holiday season with this show starring Peter Noone, lead singer of the 1960s pop band “Herman’s Hermits.” Tickets start at $64. Visit flaglerauditorium.org.
FRIDAY, DEC. 13
A CHARLIE BROWN
CHRISTMAS
When: 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13; 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14; and 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 Where: News-Journal Center, 221 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach
Details: See a performance of “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” The 10:30 a.m. time slots only
include the show. Tickets cost $10 for adults; $5 for children and students. The 6 p.m. Friday and 1 p.m. Sunday shows feature a “Holidazzle Buffet Dinner.” Enjoy a seasonal buffet in the grand lobby while being entertained by a host of holiday songs and surprises.
Tickets cost $50 for adults and $25 for children. Visit ci.ovationtix.com/36384.
TOY DROP
When: 12-3 p.m.
Where: Seacoast Bank parking lot, 175 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach
Details: Help fill the Ormond Beach Police Department’s MRAP with toys to benefit the Ormond Beach Police Athletic League. Presented with the Ormond Beach Chamber of
SEE EVENTS PAGE 4C
Charlie Davila checks out the presents underneath the tree during The Casements Guild’s 45th annual Christmas Gala in 2023. File photo by Jarleene Almenas
Commerce. Please donate unwrapped toys.
CHRISTMAS IN BUNNELL
When: 5-9 p.m.
Where: Joanne King Park, 300 Citrus St., Bunnell
Details: The city of Bunnell is hosting this free Christmas event featuring music and performances by local school dance teams, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus and appearances by Christmas characters for photos. There will also be food trucks, a s’mores table, snow, games, crafts and activities.
MOVIES ON THE HALIFAX
When: 5:30 p.m.
Where: Rockefeller Gardens, 26 Riverside Drive, Ormond
Beach
Details: Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a showing of “Elf,” rated PG. Movies are weather-sensitive. Call 6763216 for rainout information.
LATE NIGHT AT THE BOOKSHOP:
HOLIDAY EDITION
When: 7-10 p.m.
Where: Fern & Fable Books, 51 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond
Beach
Details: Celebrate the holidays with extra shopping hours, special offers, sales and gift sets.
SATURDAY, DEC. 14
HOLIDAY IN THE GARDENS 2024
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Washington Oaks
Gardens State Park, 6400
N. Ocean Shore Blvd. Palm
Coast
Details: Come out for a holiday celebration featuring arts and craft vendors, a plant sale, food, live music and kids activities. The Friends of Washington Oaks Gardens State Park will be collecting new, unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items for local families. Entry into the park costs $5 per vehicle. Call 386-446-6783.
STARLIGHT PARADE
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Central Park in Town Center, 975 Central Ave., Palm
Coast
Details: Cap off Palm Coast’s 25th anniversary celebrations with the Starlight Parade at Town Center. The parade will be a celebration of community traditions, featuring numerous community partners. There will be food trucks, a letters to Santa station, face painting and kids crafts.
Santa will arrive on a Palm Coast Fire Engine.
33RD ANNUAL HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS PARADE When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: West Granada Boulevard, between Ridgewood Avenue and Beach Street, Ormond Beach
Details: Themed “Santa’s Toyland,” this 1.5-mile long holiday parade will include walkers, vehicles and floats. The parade will start at Division Avenue and Ridgewood Avenue, go north until turning east at West Granada Boulevard. The parade will then turn south on Beach Street and end in front of City Hall. There will be a tree lighting at City Hall Plaza at 6 p.m.
SUNDAY, DEC. 15
HOLIDAY TOUR OF HOMES When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Encore Baton and Dance take part in the 32nd annual HOme for the HOlidays Christmas parade. File photo by Michele Meyers
Beach Historical Society invites the community to tour some of the finest homes on Ormond’s beachside. There will be a mix of historic and modern homes, and the tour will include The Casements. Enjoy refreshments at the Anderson-Price Memorial Building as you shop local craft vendors. Santa will also make an appearance. Tickets cost $50 in advance. Visit ormondhistory.org.
ORMOND BALLET’S UNDER THE MISTLETOE: THE NUTCRACKER AND MORE
When: 3 p.m.
Where: Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, 399 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach
Details: Ormond Ballet will perform scenes from “The
Nutcracker” ballet alongside “Under the Mistletoe.” Tickets cost $35. Visit ormondbeach. org/267/Performing-ArtsCenter.
PALM COAST BOAT PARADE
When: 6-9 p.m.
Where: Cochise Waterway south to Grand Haven gazebo, Palm Coast
Details: See box on this page.
MONDAY, DEC. 16
REINDEER ROUND UP
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, to Friday, Dec. 20
Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond
Beach
Details: Take part in this festive scavenger hunt at The Casements. Explore the grounds and search for hidden reindeer, then visit the front office to claim a prize.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 18
CHRISTMAS MARKET When: 4-8 p.m.
Where: European Village, 101 Palm Harbor Parkway, Palm Coast
Details: Enjoy live music and local vendors, as well as a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
THURSDAY, DEC. 19
HOLIDAY AT THE CASEMENTS
When: 6 p.m.
Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond
Beach
Details: Attend this year’s “Holiday at The Casements” featuring music, self-guided tours of The Casements, and free desserts. There will be special appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus.
SLEIGHBELLS AND THE ’60S
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center, 5500 S.R 100, Palm Coast
Details: PBS star Chris Ruggiero’s new Christmas
PALM COAST HOLIDAY BOAT PARADE
The 41st Palm Coast Holiday Boat Parade will be held on Sunday, Dec. 15. The parade, sponsored by the Palm Coast Yacht Club, has been the largest lit boat parade in Florida and the third largest in the country.
The parade will begin at 6 p.m. at the Cochise Waterway and head south to the Grand Haven gazebo, where boats will turn and return to their home ports.
The city of Palm Coast is providing a free shuttle service between the Palm Coast Community Center, the Daytona State College parking lot and the European Village. Buses will run from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Boats in the parade will be accompanied by the Marine Unit of the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, the
Florida Fish and Wildlife Service and TowBoatUS.
The parade will be held in honor of Sheriff’s Office Dispatcher Megan Burton, who will serve as a grand marshal. She was named Florida Sheriff Association Dispatcher of the Year.
“Reel Freedom,” a 46foot Ocean Yacht Sportfish, will serve as the parade’s lead boat. The vessel is owned and captained by Palm Coast resident Justin Wilmot and will carry the grand marshals, including Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly and Randy Stapleford, commissioner of the Florida Inland Navigation District, which is providing a major grant to the parade to support advertising.
The event will be broadcast live by Flagler Broadcasting on KOOL-FM, 100.9.
FRIDAY, DEC. 20
JINGLES & JAMMIES
SATURDAY,
JAN.
Boat from the 2023 boat parade. File photo by Sierra Williams
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