ORMOND BEACH
Observer YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
SUMMER FUN PAGE 10 THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2021
VOLUME 9, NO. 32
How much to name a beach approach? Should naming rights be sold as a revenue source? Volusia County will discuss the issue this fall PAGE 4
Planning for the future
Race to the corner Lady Buccaneers feast on Sandcrabs for a flag football win PAGE 12
Public input process begins for parks and recreation master plan update PAGE 3 INSIDE ROAD CLOSURE
Section of Granada will close for four days PAGE 2
LGBTQ+ WEEK
School District establishes LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Week PAGE 4
BRIEFS
Avery Dellinger helps Kylie Watson with the tackle just before Anabelle Dougherty (10) runs into the end zone.
Photo by Michele Meyers
Halifax Humane Society at capacity The Halifax Humane Society is at capacity after taking in 42 pit bulls — 18 puppies and 24 adults — at the end of February. The Daytona Beach Police Department and the city’s animal control department took custody of the dogs after discovering that they were being bred and used for dogfighting. All fighting ring dogs will stay with the HHS until they are ready to be adopted or transferred to a speciality partner. None have been scheduled to be euthanized, as the HHS has been a no-kill, open admission shelter since January 2020. People who are interested in adopting a dog (not one of the 42) are encouraged to do so now to help return the shelter to its normal operating capacity. Visit halifaxhumanesociety.org
Easter of giving
Jerry Doliner Food Bank hosts first Easter food giveaway PAGE 8
INSIDE
Chair’s position Q+A with Volusia County Council Chair Jeff Brower: short-term rentals, the Loop and septic tanks. Volunteers hand cakes to recipients outside the Jerry Doliner Food Bank
Photos by Jarleene Almenas
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