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Surprise donation for safe zone First Step Shelter Board member donates quarter of a million dollars for Daytona’s safe zone. PAGE 4 DOGAPALOOZA See more photos online
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Hazel Stewart, of Port Orange, and Jasmine, enjoy the cool weather at OMAM's Dogapalooza 2020 on Saturday, Jan. 25.
BRIEFS Deb Denys to run for County Chair After representing Southeast Volusia for the last seven years, Volusia County Councilwoman Deb Denys is launching a bid for County Chair in the upcoming fall election. Denys, who kicked off her campaign with an official announcement on Thursday, said she’s seeking the Council’s top post to help the county maintain the stability needed to handle the changes and challenges that lay ahead. Denys decided to run after the current County Chair, Ed Kelley, confirmed that he won’t be seeking re-election.
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Robots made from Lego blocks were programmed to complete various tasks and were judged on their innovation, design and process used to complete the task.
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‘CROSSING DELANCEY’ TAKES THE STAGE AT THANK YOU 5 IN PORT ORANGE The Stage at Thank You Five will be showing a comedy about a woman “living the dream” in New York’s upper West Side, with a grandmother who decides to hire a matchmaker and save her from living alone in her tiny rent-controlled apartment. “Crossing Delancey” by Susan Sandler features Grey Petropoulis, Pat Justin, Mitzy Sparks and Danno Waddell. The show is a “charming, sly, and heartfelt
IF YOU GO When: 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 24, 25, 31, and Feb. 1; and 2 p.m. on Feb. 2. Where: TY5 is located at 4606 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., Unit 2N Details: Tickets cost $17. Call 295-5699 or visit thankyoufive.org story exploring the bonds of family and tradition; the culture clash of old East Side and new West Side; and the romantic benefits of a new hat,” according to a press release. The play is directed by Kelly Grounds. Photo courtesy of Mike Kitaif
Pat Justin, Grey Petropoulis and Mitzy Sparks.