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Car break-ins up 71% Ormond Beach Police Department is reminding people to lock their cars, and conceal valuables. PAGE 2

INSIDE OBTS TO GET AMBULANCE

Heather Post town hall meeting: What is — and isn’t — going to change in Ormond-by-the-Sea. PAGE 3

DEPUTIES RETRAINED

OBPD retrains officers on Baker Acts following incident at middle school. PAGE 2

REAL ESTATE REPORT

Sales drop from 2018. PAGE 3

BUCKETHEAD’S: NEW OWNERS Barbecue, seafood and more. PAGE 4

Unity in the community The Ormond Beach Police Department’s annual event brings community together. PAGE 14

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Ormond Beach car break-ins up 71% STATISTICS SHARED BY OBPD: Business burglaries are 44% down 44% from last year. There were 34 between Jan. 1 and April 22 of 2018, but 19 between Jan. 1 and April 22 of 2019.

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Field interview cards (used to take note of suspicious persons) are up 40%, increasing from 159 to 224. This is another crime prevention tactic by the OBPD. offenses are up 60%, 60% Sex from 5 to 8 year to date. 372 crashes this year so far. 0 bikes stolen during Bike Week. were reported stolen 10 guns after a secondhand dealer traded them on the street for drugs. for service 2,414 calls from April 9-22, resulting in 226 reported incidents.

OBPD retrains officers on Baker Acts after middle school incident

OBPD reminds residents to lock cars, hide valuables.

Police Chief Jesse Godfrey said measures were put in place to avoid a similar incident in the future.

JARLEENE ALMENAS NEWS EDITOR

Car break-ins continue to be the top crime in the city, and are up 71% compared to this time last year, according to Ormond Beach Police Department data. In the public Crimeview meeting on Tuesday, April 30, Sgt. Tom Larsen gave a rundown of the criminal activity happening in the city, and compared it to last year’s data. Car break-ins have gone up from 57 between January 2018 and April 22, 2018, to 98 over the same time frame this year. Simultaneously, OBPD has increased its distribution of Lock it or Lose it cards, or “LOL cards,” by 137% compared to last year. Officers place the cards in unlocked cars that have visible valuables inside, alerting owners to lock up. The LOL cards are working at night, he said. “The thief during the day is not the thief at night,” Larsen said. Even though the car break-ins have increased, car thefts have gone down, Larsen said. Car thefts have decreased by 39% from last year, going from 33 last year to date to 20. There were nine car break-ins, five unlocked, April 9-22. In one case, an iPhone and laptop were stolen. “If we can get them to lock their cars, this stuff wouldn’t be taken,” Larsen said.

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A Feb. 8 incident involving a delayed Baker Act of a suicidal student at Ormond Beach Middle School caused the Ormond Beach Police Department to re-evaluate its school resource officer procedures. An internal affairs investigation summary reported that while Ormond Beach Police Officer Stephen Brugone was working at the school, a student made suicidal comments, climbed up to the school’s second-story balcony and threatened to jump off, and later ran out onto the school’s field while staff chased the student. Brugone, who was covering a shift for OBMS’ regular SRO, Baker Acted the student after these events took place and the child’s mother arrived at the school. The investigation was triggered due to the school administration’s concern about how the incident was handled. Earlier that day, the same student had been sent out of class for disruptive behavior after breaking a computer monitor, according to the investigation summary. As the incident was going on, Brugone was also dealing with other students. He didn’t witness the student climbing up to the balcony or running away

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going to change in Ormond-by-the-Sea A county town hall meeting led by Councilwoman Heather Post discussed speeding, septic tanks and the rezoning of 1,900 homes. JARLEENE ALMENAS NEWS EDITOR

With imminent changes coming to the north peninsula, Volusia County Councilwoman Heather Post advised Ormond-by-theSea residents to be involved in their community and make their opinions and wishes known. That’s what helps lead what elected officials do, she said to the approximately 60 people who attended the county town hall meeting at Riverview United Methodist Church on Monday, April 29. Residents posed questions and concerns about septic tanks, speeding on John Anderson, annexation and county accessibility. While Post didn’t have an answer to all of their questions, she said she was there to help represent them at the county level, and promised to look into various suggestions and problems raised at the meeting. “Every decision I make in the role — which is probably why there have been some kerfuffles — those decisions are made based on that,” Post said. COMING SOON TO THE NORTH PENINSULA

Volusia County plans to add an ambulance in Volusia County Fire Station 14 as the county addresses emergency medical service needs. The ambulance will be fully staffed, and will remain at the fire station for 12 hours a day starting this fall. The county hopes the ambulance will help shorten long response times, especially since there is no emergency room on the north peninsula. The former Florida Hospital Oceanside is now gone. In mid-February, Volusia County Public Protection Director Joseph Pozzo told the Ormond Beach Observer that EMS had received 499 calls for service in the north peninsula from Oct. 1, 2017, to Sept. 30, 2018. The average ambulance response time was

HOW BAD ARE THE NORTH PENINSULA SEPTIC TANKS? According to a 2013 report by the Florida Department of Health in Volusia County:  Ormond-by-the-Sea accounts for three of the five worst areas in the county.  There are almost 4,000 homes on septic.  The three areas received a score of 34, 32, and 30 by the Health Department based on soil permeability, proximity to a water body, age of septic system, depth to water table, potable water status and home density. Based on the Health Department’s formula, a score of 1.20 would be the best scenario, and a score of 50 would be the worst.

13 minutes and 24 seconds, while the fire department arrived in five minutes and 27 seconds. Since the county can’t make the hospital build another emergency room on the north peninsula, Post said, what government can do is make sure an ambulance is closer to those residents, so they can get to the hospital more quickly. “To me, that is an absolute necessity,” Post said. “It’s ambulance service, for heaven’s sake, right? We must make sure that we get that.” Volusia County is also seeking to rezone about 1,900 homes east of John Anderson Drive, west of Ocean Shore Boulevard, north of Sandcastle Drive and south of Michael Crotty Bicentennial Park, from urban single-family residential R-4 zoning to urban single-family residential R-5. The change is meant to put the majority of homes in compliance with zoning, as R-4 requires a minimum lot width of 75 feet and lot area of 7,500 feet. Most homes in that section have smaller lots. Not being compliant to current zoning puts hurdles in front of residents who want to make building changes to their homes, Post said. The county is trying to prevent that. “That’s all there is,” Post said. “There is no hidden agenda. I’ve looked for it. I don’t see any.” Plans for the Highbridge Park boat ramp are 60% complete, Post also said. The $45,000 project should be completed by September, and will have floating docks. WHAT’S NOT COMING SOON

Residents in the north peninsula may have to wait up to two more decades to switch from septic tanks to sewer — and whether that sewer system will belong to the county, the city of Ormond Beach or a private entity is unknown. Post said septic to sewer conversions are a costly fix, likely about $13,000 per household, and that there would need to be collaboration at the federal, state and county level. Since the county is dealing with other water and infrastructure needs, Post said, a septic to sewer conversion is not going to happen anytime soon. It’ll happen eventually, she added. “I’m going to imagine that in 20 years, that will absolutely be the conversation,” Post said. Ormond Beach City Commissioner Dwight Selby had been pushing for the city of Ormond Beach to begin plans for converting the first 700 homes from Plaza Drive to Longwood Drive to city sewer, but he lacked support from the majority of the City Commission. At the April 16 commission meeting, Commissioners Troy Kent, Rob Littleton and Mayor Bill Partington advocated for taking care of the city’s 560 septic tanks first. One resident also asked at the town hall meeting about what Ormond-by-the-Sea could gain from annexing into the city of Ormond Beach. Post said that conversation is currently not

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Home sales drop from 2018 Prices were down 2% compared to March 2018. WAYNE GRANT REAL ESTATE EDITOR

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Volusia County Councilwoman Heather Post speaks during a town hall meeting on Monday, April 29.

on the table. This concurs with what Partington said at the April 16 commission meeting. He said the city could look into annexing the north peninsula (a move that would lower taxes for the north peninsula by 9%, according to Selby) after the county spends millions to “cure the horrible neglect that they have perpetrated on the Ormond-by-the-Sea area.” Sidewalks on John Anderson are also not on the table at this moment, Post said. With properties so close to the two-lane road, adding a sidewalk without encroaching would prove difficult. SPEEDING AND CRIME

Post said she’s had residents complain about speeding along John Anderson Drive, which has a speed limit of 30 mph for the majority of the Ormond-by-theSea stretch. Some people have asked for stop signs, like the ones placed in the John Anderson portion in the city of Ormond Beach. However, that is easier said than done. Post said you can’t just place a stop sign. “There are a number of hoops that you have to go through for pretty much everything that you try to get done in government,” Post said. She said she’s learned that when you put a stop sign up, people slow down before they reach it, but speed up after they pass them. As a result, the houses beyond the stop signs get the “speeders.” Volusia County Lt. Bryan Barnard said the Sheriff’s Office is monitoring John Anderson frequently. Last year, deputies issued 128 citations for speeding. “It is a continuing effort that we’re working on all the time,” Barnard said. Other traffic issues that have been raised include parking on State Road A1A, he said. In the last two weeks, deputies have issued 21 citations and warnings. In regard to theft, he said, people need to lock their car doors, as the majority of thefts are a result of unlocked cars. Barnard said more than 100 firearms were stolen from unlocked cars throughout Volusia County last year.

Home sales were down for the third consecutive month across the Daytona Beach area in March, according to an analysis of Multiple Listing Service data by Ron Wysocarski, broker and CEO of Wyse Home Team Realty in Port Orange. In March, the MLS reported that 435 existing single-family homes were sold in the greater Daytona Beach area, including Ormond Beach, with a median home sales price of $230,500. That’s a 7% drop in sales compared to the same month last year and a nearly 2% drop in median prices. Compared to February 2019, sales were up by 52% and prices were down by 2%. And year to date, single family home sales are down by more than 9% across the Daytona area, while prices are up by 3%. “Home sales weren’t as robust as we hoped during the first quarter of the year, but there is still strength in the market,” Wysocarski said. Inventory levels rose again in March. There were 75 more homes on the market than were available during February, and 7% more listings than were available in March of 2018. March 2019 single-family home sales data by area: Ormond Beach: 102 sales, $277,000 median sales price; Mainland Daytona (Including Holly Hill and South Daytona): 57 sales, $178,000 median sales price; Beachside (Ormond-bythe-Sea to Ponce Inlet): 55 sales, $253,000 median sales price; Port Orange: 86 sales, $248,500 median sales price; and New Smyrna Beach: 54 sales with a $335,000 median sales price. Condos had lackluster sales, but the median sales price rose in March, Wyse reported. There were 108 condo units sold around the area in March. That’s a more than 18% drop in sales, compared to March of 2018. The median condo sales price in March was $239,950, up more than 11% over median sales prices last year. In monthly comparisons, March condo sales matched February sales and prices rebounded strongly from the $180,000 median condo sales price reported in February.

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BUSINESS OBSERVER WALMART TO OFFER GROCERY DELIVERY Walmart, 1521 W. Granada Blvd., will offer online grocery delivery service beginning May 8. There will be a ribbon cutting for the new service at 9:15 a.m. at the store and vendor samples until 2 p.m. To order groceries, download the “walmart grocery app” (the orange icon.). The cost of a delivery will be $7.95, but the first delivery is free, according to store manager Mark Rogers. Currently, Walmart offers grocery pickup, where items are ordered and then picked up by the shopper. Rogers said Walmart is currently hiring, and more employees may be needed in the future as personal shoppers for those who order deliveries. On Facebook, visit Walmart613.

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ART WALK WILL INCLUDE A DIGITAL ART DEMONSTRATION Stephen Harlan, digital artist, will open a month-long art show at Ocean Art Gallery during the Ocean Beach Art Walk, 5- 8 p.m., Saturday, May 4. Harlan is one the nation’s top digital artists, according to Ashley Rudicel, spokeswoman for

the gallery, and he will give a demonstration at 6 p.m. A free shuttle van will take guests to six galleries on Granada Boulevard in the Art Walk. Visit Ormond Beach Mainstreet Arts District on Facebook.

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HUNTINGTON CONTINUES GROWTH Huntington at Hunter’s Ridge, a 55 and older age-restricted community, has announced that Platinum Builders is the new builder of The Villas at Huntington. “We offer a quiet and relaxing living environment, versus some of the other 55+ communities that promote more of a party atmosphere,” said Sam Crouch, director of marketing and sales. The community of Huntington at Hunter’s Ridge, which includes single-family homes, continues to grow as 200 additional lots are in the development stage.

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Four-year terms? Vote no. One of the current city commissioners has told the story of talking with a constituent during one of his early campaigns. It goes something like this: “If I think you should have a

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THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019

Dear Editor: Every eligible voter in Ormond Beach (in fact, in all of Volusia County) will be receiving a ballot to vote on very important issues. Do not throw your ballot away. They are counting on you to do just that. A trashed ballot is a vote for them. Based on past history, only about 30% of ballots mailed out are returned for vote tabulation. That means, effectively, 16% of the population could determine the outcome of a mail-in vote. Pretty clever of them folks who control our county and our city. They orchestrated this unnecessary vote in mid-year via mail-out ballots to ensure low returns and, possibly, to pass their devious plans. Good leadership would prepare the public over a longer period of time for these changes, get the public involved and have the vote during a regular election period so as not to cost the taxpayers (us) the amount of $500,000. The half-cent tax increase has merit — if put in the right hands to ensure proper use of same. Additional funding for road improvements and water management is needed. What isn’t needed is control of these funds by those currently in office. Solution: Wait until the general election, clean house and then bring back the halfcent tax increase. Regarding extending term limits as proposed by the Ormond Beach City Commission, any voter would have to

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four-year term, I’ll vote for you again after two years.” I like her sentiment. Anyone who favors commissioners getting fouryear terms, I encourage to vote for them again. Staggered terms? Vote no. The pro-staggered terms side says, “We want to keep the institutional knowledge going and have at least a couple city commissioners with some experience.” The other side say “the institutional knowledge is with the city staff.” I have to agree with the latter. The City Commission is not meant to be a full-time job. For city staff, it is a full-time job.

Primary election? Vote no. In the event of three or more candidates qualifying, this would move the election from the general to the primary. The issue here is that most people don’t participate in the primary election process. Many voters are not focused as heavily at this time. Also, lesser known candidates do not have as much time to become known to their constituents in the event of a primary. Many organizations will hold their “get to know the candidates” events leading up to the general election and not the primary. An instant-runoff voting method on the general

election ballot is a much better and more fair way to conduct elections with more than two candidates. Term limits? Vote no. We should have a representative government where as many different individuals have a chance to put their ideas for improvements forward into action. I would be in favor of this question if it was not coupled with extending terms and had a lower cap of six or eight years versus the proposed 12 consecutive years. Hannoush lost in a bid for the Florida House in 2018, as a Libertarian.

ask a simple question: “Why?” The current City Commission disregards the views, the wants, and the needs of the residents. Why should we subject ourselves to more years of this abuse? Institutional knowledge? That’s a stretch. Mere control sounds more like it. Again, do not throw those ballots away. The County Council has tried several times to overturn Amendment 10 which was overwhelmingly passed by the citizens of Volusia County giving more “departmental control” to the county sheriff, tax collector, property appraiser, election supervisor, and clerk of the court. The people of Volusia County have spoken, but the majority of the County Council wants to control everything. The Ormond Beach City Commission has proposed preposterous referenda so that they can sit on their thrones for a longer amount of time. Over the past year, they have repeatedly ignored the pleas of the residents and voted through a gas station and a car wash to be placed in an environmentally sensitive area which also abuts up to a very nice residential neighborhood. And to add insult to injury, they voted to approve a floating dock in excess of one million dollars at the foot of Granada Bridge. How many of you reading this letter will put that dock to use? Very recently Anne Ruby, on behalf of “Citizens 4 Responsible Development,” and several others wrote articles about this same topic. And, the bottom line, the main focal point, is — trust. Based on recent history, these political leaders have

not shown representation or leadership. We need to replace all city leaders and all but two or three of those that make up the County Council. Now, adding more salt to the wounds, the city leaders of Ormond Beach had the audacity to mail a fancy, glossy sales pitch to every registered voter in the city pushing the sales tax and their self-serving referenda for the term increases, etc. — just last week, an expenditure that we (that is, you and I) paid for! Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, and mine, based on the above, is as follows: 1) vote against the half-cent sales tax on the county referendum regarding the proposed tax increase; and 2) vote no on all four city of Ormond Beach referenda requesting changes to extended terms and term limits. These amendments, if approved, will favor the incumbent commission and will lessen accountability to the citizens of this city. You, reading this letter, are the voice of this county and your city. The main thing is to exercise your given right by having the freedom to vote. One final extremely important item. Please be sure to sign the ballot in the manner you signed your voter’s registration. Your signature is matched up against what the Supervisor of Elections has on record. If you have taken the time to vote and returned the ballot, you want your vote to count.

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The district tournament was all about “redemption” for Seabreeze’s flag football team. The No. 3 seed Sandcrabs faced No. 2 seed Pine Ridge, who handed the Sandcrabs their first loss of the season on April 2, in the semifinal on Tuesday, April 23. The Sandcrabs defeated the Panthers 19-13 to advance to the district championship for the second year in a row — where they faced No. 1 seed Mainland, for the second year in a row. The Buccaneers completed a gritty, fourth-quarter comeback to top the Sandcrabs in their regular season matchup April 11. Down 7-6 entering the fourth quarter on the night of Thursday, April 25, at the Ormond Beach Sports Complex, the sting of that previous loss to their biggest foe served as motivation. “We just remembered how it felt when they beat us,” Seabreeze’s Kara Haas said. “We didn’t want to feel like that again.” After Haas stopped Mainland’s Ava Dougherty — who scored the Buccaneers’ lone touchdown late in the first half — short of the goal line, the Sandcrabs had 8 minutes and 5 seconds to march 78 yards. The first play of the drive almost ended in disaster. Sandcrabs quarterback Bailey McQuarrie

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Mainland’s girls track team became the 3A Region 2 champs for the first time in school history on Saturday, April 27, with 11 girls qualifying for the state meet. The girls team’s top performers were: Cydney Wright, who won the 100-meter dash and the 200-meter dash; Jordan Elder, who finished fourth in the 300-meter hurdles; Jasmyn Dorsey, who took gold in the long jump; Asia Hubbert, who took third in the discus; and the 4x100meter and 4x400meter relay teams, which won gold.

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“It shows the heart that these girls have,” Seabreeze coach Mike Fries said. “They believe in each other, and no matter what the score is, no matter how much time is left on the clock, they’re going to bust their butts until they win it.”

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Planting the future The city and the Garden Club of Halifax Country celebrated Arbor Day by donating three cathedral oaks to each of the seven local schools. JARLEENE ALMENAS NEWS EDITOR

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n celebration of Arbor Day, all seven Ormond Beach schools received three cathedral oak trees by the city. The tree dedication ceremonies began with Osceola Elementary on Thursday, April 25, and will wrap up with Pathways Elementary on Tuesday, April 30. The tree donations were a joint effort between the city of Ormond Beach and the Garden Club of Halifax Country. This was the first Arbor Day celebrated citywide in all seven schools. Tomoka Elementary held its dedication ceremony on Friday, April 26, with students reading poems, reciting the history of the first Arbor Day in 1886 and taking the Arbor Day pledge. “It’s so important for me as a school board member to see all of these young people learning and understanding how important it is to protect our environment,” said School Board member Carl Persis at the ceremony. “Nothing more important.” The ceremony was held by the school’s playgrounds, and Principal Julie Roseboom said she hopes one day that will become a shaded area.

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THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019

YOU R CAL E NDAR THURSDAY, MAY 2

In celebration of Arbor Day, the Ormond chapter of the DAR donated a flatwoods plum. JARLEENE ALMENAS NEWS EDITOR

Ormond Beach’s Environmental Discovery Center now is home to one more tree thanks to the Captain James Ormond of the Daughters of the American Revolution, who donated a new flatwoods plum in celebration of Arbor Day on Friday, April 26. Regent Dee Clark said the chapter has a conservation committee, in line with other DAR chapters across the country, and that they all plant trees on or around Arbor Day as a result. The chapter had a conservation program at its last meeting, and Clark said it is also working on a butterfly garden project. The chapter chose the EDC to

plant a tree because of it’s location in town. “It’s a beautiful place where not only children can come and learn, but a lot of adults can come and learn,” Clark said. Locals can kayak, walk the gardens and learn about local wildlife, she added. That helps people identify what is native to the area when considering gardening in their own backyards. Residents are blessed to have a place in Ormond Beach like this, she said. “We need to think about how our trees are such a valued source, and the shade and the homes it gives for everyone,” Clark said. “To me, that’s what Arbor Day means, and I think for most of my members.”

FRIDAY, MAY 3

ORMOND BEACH RECYCLING When: 10-11 a.m. Where: Environmental Discovery Center, 601 Division Ave. Details: Public Works Operation Manager Kevin Gray will present a program about the city’s recent recycling changes. Residents will be able to ask questions. Space is limited. Call 615-7081 to reserve a spot. CMT PRESENTS ‘PINOCCHIO’ & ‘BYE, BYE BIRDIE’ When: 7-9 p.m. on May 3-4; 1-3 p.m. on May 5 Where: Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, 399 N. U.S. 1 Details: See the spring performances of the Children’s Musical Theatre Workshop, Inc. Tickets cost $15. Call 676-3375.

SATURDAY, MAY 4

ART IN THE PARK When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Satur-

day, May 4; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 5 Where: Rockefeller Gardens, 26 Riverside Drive Details: Attend the 47th-annual Art in the Park, featuring arts, crafts, entertainment and food vendors. Live music will play in the gazebo on the north lawn. A community mural will be available for public participation, to be displayed in a city building. Call 676-3241. ART RECEPTION When: 5-8 p.m. Where: Ocean Art Gallery, 197 E. Granada Blvd. Details: Stephen Harlan is an award winning digital artist. His completed pieces are in the 3-5GB range of data. Exhibit will run for the rest of the month.

SUNDAY, MAY 5

PANCAKE BREAKFAST When: 8 a.m. to noon Where: Social Hall at St. Brendan Catholic Church, 1000 Ocean Shore Blvd. Details: The Father Eamonn Gill Council 13018 Knights of Columbus pancake breakfast includes allyou-can-eat pancakes, scrambled eggs, a sausage link, orange juice and coffee. Costs $5. Children under 12 eat free. Open to the public.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8

CITIZENS FOR ORMOND BEACH SPEAKER SERIES When: 5:30-7 p.m. Where: Ormond Beach Library auditorium, 30 S. Beach St. Details: City Planning Director Steven Spraker will talk about development, zoning districts, identifying floodplain and wetland areas, the comprehensive plan and other planning topics. Learn where to look for information on the city’s website on development.

THURSDAY, MAY 9

STUDENT ART SHOW OPENING RECEPTION When: 5-7 p.m. Where: Ormond Memorial Art Museum, 78 E. Granada Blvd. Details: See the works of almost 150 young artists at the Temple Beth-El show have created in the exhibition, “The Sun Always Shines on Temple Beth-El.” This is the first time the students’ creations will be displayed outside of school. Exhibit runs until May 24. Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the week, and noon to 4 p.m. on the weekend. Voluntary donation of $2 per person is requested.

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Dee Clark, Sharon Lehto, Lee Thornton, Judy Kelley and Susan Darden dig a hole for the new flatwoods plum.

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER CHORAL CONCERT When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Where: First United Methodist Church, 336 S. Halifax Drive Details: Sponsored by Chapter GQ of the PEO Sisterhood, this concert features four area choirs: Basilica of St. Paul Catholic Parish Choir, Christ Presbyterian - Lighthouse Church Sanctuary Choir, First United Methodist Church Chancel Choir and Westminster By-The-Sea Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir. Free admission. Offerings are appreciated to benefit PEO scholarships, awards and grants.

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EDC SEEKS VOLUNTEERS The Environmental Discovery Center is currently looking for volunteers to help with daily operations and scheduled events. Volunteers can provide daily exhibit tours, plan programs, assist with community events, lead field trips and coordinate outreach efforts, a press release states. Contact Annie Evert at 615-7081, or via email at annie. evert@ormondbeach.org. Courtesy photo

SHS Coach Robert Holtgrewe, Charles Vuille-Kowing, James Vuille-Kowling, Diane Vuille-Kowing and Lions President Al Legg.

The Ormond Beach Lions Club has chosen Seabreeze High School student James VuilleKowing as its student-athlete of the month for April. Vuille-Kowing is a four-year member of the school’s tennis team, according to a press release. He was named the Volusia-Flagler Player of the Year for the 2017-18 season, and has also been named the Spectrum Boys Tennis Athlete of the Year. He is ranked 250th in the United States Handball Association and 53rd in the state. He is also a member of the track team, and placed fourth in the conference track meet with a 4-minute and 52-second mile. In addition, Vuille-Kowing serves as a volunteer tennis coach. Aside from sports, VuilleKowing is a member of the National Honor Society and has

earned a 3.9 weighted GPA, as well as scored 1370 on the SAT. Following graduation, VuilleKowing will attend the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, where he will major in operations research and computer analysis.

MAINLAND ALUMNA SPOTLIGHTED

Soccer player in December. Capt. Jen Gillette is based in the Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, where she is a pilot in a fighter squadron, according to a Facebook post by the U.S. Women’s Armed Forces Soccer. She earned a bachelor’s degree in pre-med and a master’s in business administration, with the intention of becoming a veterinarian.

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The salutatorian of the 2006 Mainland High School graduating class was featured as the U.S. Women’s Armed Forces

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Chad Macfie, of the Marine Science Center.

SOLVE DA PUZZLE! by Anne Flinchbaugh and Erik Agard; CROSSWORD JUST Edited by David Steinberg

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The featured speakers for the Capt. James Ormond Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution came from two local environmental agencies. The speakers were Annie Evert with the Environmental Discovery Center in Ormond Beach, and Chad Macfie from the Marine Science Center in Ponce Inlet. Macfie showed the DAR a bull shark skeleton.

Two young dogs have been featured as this week’s Halifax Humane Society Adoptable Pets of the Week. The first is Merritt, a 3-yearold terrier and American Staffordshire mix dog with a black and white coat. He is one the volunteers’ favorite dogs to walk. His fee has been paid by a donor, and he has been at HHS since March 3. The second dog is Legend, a 4-year-old terrier and American Staffordshire mix dog with a fawn-colored coat. He has recently been treated for heartworm, and possible adopter will need to continue treatment. His adoption fee costs $35 Call 274-4703.

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LIONS CLUB HONORS STUDENT-ATHLETE OF THE MONTH

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REAL ESTATE

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$2.6 million for riverfront house

WAYNE GRANT REAL ESTATE EDITOR

ORMOND BEACH

Vanacore Construction Inc., of Ormond Beach, sold 103 Chrysanthemum Drive to Jose and Alma Lugo, of New Windsor, New York, for $289,000. Built in 2018, the house has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,084 square feet. Stephen and Sandra Bogdan, of New Ipswich, New Hampshire, sold 915 Ocean Shore Blvd., Unit 704, to Marcus and Elizabeth Lodi, of Algonquin, Illinois, for $245,000. Built in 1972, the condo has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,175 square feet. It sold in 2012 for $205,000.

Kelsey Thomas, of Ormond Beach, sold 902 Woodmere Circle to Jonathan Thompson, of Alexandria, Minnesota, for $208,000. Built in 1965, the house has three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a fireplace and 1,720 square feet. It sold in 2015 for $149,000. Mark Hebensperger, of Ormond Beach, sold 638 Hand Ave. to Richard Brugone, of Ormond Beach, for $205,000. Built in 2002, the house has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,580 square feet. It sold in 2003 for $145,000. Samuel and Rayne Dunlop, of Palm Coast, sold 43 Warwick Ave. to Lauren Zoltek, of Ormond Beach, for $200,000. Built in 1957, the house has

THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019

RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

MARCH 24 TO MARCH 30

house on the Tomoka River was the top real estate transaction for the week of March 24-30 in Ormond Beach and Ormond-by-the-Sea. Robert and Andrea Tuttle, of Las Vegas, sold 425 Pine Bluff Trail to Paul and Denise Paquette, of Ormond Beach, for $2,650,000. Built in 1992, the house has six bedrooms, 4.5 baths, three fireplaces, a boat house, tennis court, swimming pool and 6,781 square feet. It sold in 1999 for $850,000. Following is a partial list of the week’s other sales.

2005 for $297,900.

Courtesy photo

The top sales transaction features a tennis court and swimming pool.

two bedrooms, two baths, a fireplace and 1,562 square feet. It sold in 2011 for $81,000. Terry and Darlene Rakes, of Ormond Beach, sold 3 Overbrook Court to Jennifer Ardies, of Ormond Beach, for $198,500. Built in 1978, the house has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,522 square feet. It sold in 2005 for $219,000. Gina Goodrich, individually and as trustee, sold 59 Cardinal Drive, Unit A, to Robin and Simon Hay, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, for $136,500. Built in 1947, the villa has two bedrooms, one bath and 808 square feet. It sold in 1999 for $59,900. Wilmington Saving Fund Society FSB, as trustee, sold 437 Flormond Ave. to Thomas and Teodora Butcher, of Ormond Beach, for $122,757. Built in 1960, the house has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,524 square feet.

Breakaway Trails William and Susan McLaughlin, of Burnsville, North Carolina, sold 85 Shadow Creek Way to William and Denise Lefkowitz, of Ormond Beach, for $500,000. Built in 1988, the house has four bedrooms, four baths, two fireplaces, a swimming pool and 4,143 square feet. It sold in 1989 for $280,000. Chelsea Place CP and SP Residential Land LLC, of Daytona Beach, sold 428 Nottinghill St. to Ronald and Claudia Green, of Ormond Beach, for $417,920. Built in 2018, the house has three bedrooms, two baths, a fireplace and 2,566 square feet. Plantation Bay Cathy Burdette, of Arlington, Virginia, sold 1256 Crown Pointe Lane to Rosel McAndrews, of Ormond Beach, for $262,000. Built in 2005, the house has three bedrooms, two baths, a swimming pool and 1,762 square feet. It sold in

Jerry and Cathy Byerly, of Ormond Beach, sold 1204 Kilkenny Court to Robert and Julie Peterson, of Ormond Beach, for $250,005. Built in 2015, the house has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,081 square feet. It sold in 2015 for $234,100. Tomoka Estates Jeffrey and Tiara Baert, of Ormond Beach, sold 1000 Shockney Drive to David and Christina Bennett, of Ormond Beach, for $370,000. Built in 1971, the house has four bedrooms, three baths, a boat house and 2,274 square feet. It sold in 2017 for $330,000. The Trails Digger Consulting Corp., of Port Orange, sold 15 Iroquois Trail to Daniel Bouck and Alyssa Taulbee, of Ormond Beach, for $299,900. Built in 1979, the house has three bedrooms, two baths, a fireplace and 2,088 square feet. It sold in 2018 for $178,100.

John Adams, of Adams, Cameron & Co. Realtors, contributed to this report.

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One of a kind county estate in immaculate condition. RV garage, 2 shops 2400sq ft and 1750sq ft, with 16ft & 14ft ceilings. 1 bed, 1 bath plus full kitchen in-laws/ guest quarters. The main house is 4 Bedroom, 3 full baths with a summer kitchen and heated pool. Fully fenced in property. Unique set up, at a great price! $750,000 Call Bill Navarra 386-334-9991.

Immaculate 4/3 + upstairs loft or second living area. Updated kitchen, newer floors. Large sliding doors lead you to the screened in porch. Home sits on a cul de sac. community pool. $334,900 Call Bill Navarra 386-334-9991.

Completely renovated luxurious riverfront home! 5 bed 3 full bath w over 5200 sq ft of living. Ample room for a growing family. Enjoy the best of the Florida lifestyle in the outdoor living space. The vacant lot next door is also for sale. 1,250,000 Call Bill Navarra 386-334-9991.

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4 BR, 3 BA + bonus room. Room count includes formal living room, dining room, family room, large kitchen w/ breakfast nook. Kitchen includes granite countertops, breakfast bar & SS appliances. Outside enjoy your screened covered lanai with in ground swimming pool, golf course & lake views. MLS#1056517 $425,000 Call Buzzy Porter 386-405-1000.

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FREE EXERCISE Bike, Schwinn recumbent stationary bike $1 (318) 401-3371.

SHARK FLOOR Scrubber, like new with many pads $60, Llardos $50 386-439-6202.

15" MOSS Wreath $12, New King Comforter & Shams $25 (386) 693-4331.

KENMORE FRIDGE, side by side water, ice in door. very good condition, $150 (386) 283-7396

SMALL ANIMAL carrier, Kurgo Explorer $40, outdoor hanging light fixture $45 614-738-8341.

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MEN’S PANTS, 15 pair, 34 x 30, Docker’s, Chaps, some never worn $74 for all, 386-585-4291.

STAINED GLASS. one beautiful 44x48 "stained glass framed” call Bill $200 (386) 246-8683.

68 GALLON pond liner and pump $65 386-4417344. BALLY SHOES, men’s size 9.5, black, gently used $180.00 386-627-0601. BICYCLE, NEW tires & seat, grocery basket, lights, 4 reflectors, garage kept $150 386-214-6208. BROWN VINYL loveseat and recliner, $75 each, beige cloth Queen Ann recliner $75 386-313-6041. ELECTRIC TYPEWRITER, portable $45 386-6158230 leave message.

MTN BIKE, Gary Fisher 21 speed 26 inch, black and tan color great bike $125 (386) 225-6604. NEW, BAMBOO attachable bedside table, holds 15 lbs, measures 15x10x3 $15 386-586-0267. NEW HP Stream Laptop, 32 GB, Intel Processor, Windows 10 with anti-virus, $90 386-275-6955. OSTER WALL Hair Dryer w/Mount: 12/1500watt, 2 settings, auto shutoff, $25 (386) 316-9990. PET STROLLER/JOGGER. Gen7Pets G7 model. Used only a few times. $140 386-503-4064.

ELECTRIC PRESSURE WASHER, w/Surface Cleaner 1800PSI 4GPM $90 (386) 597-7273.

SCOTT’S 20” push mower with grass catcher, new in box $90 386-206-9006.

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FOR SALE Used once Marine Battery $50.00. (386) 503-2253 .

SEATED INVERSION Table, Body Power Deluxe, photo/video available, $50 386-569-8323.

TROY BUILT 21” lawnmower, self-propelled $50, 2 bicycles, his and hers $25 ea. 386-446-5793. WOOD FULL-SIZED Futon, gt cond, thick cushion $100, wood comp desk $25 (561) 632-9133.

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2017 DODGE Grand Caravan, 10" lowered floor, ramp & tie downs $32,995 (727) 492-1630.

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DAYTONA BELLEVUE Memorial Park, 2 plots, value $7,000, sell or trade for $2,500. 386-3410578 ONE BURIAL space at Volusia Memorial Park located in Garden of Faith, Lot 109-A, asking $2,500 386-445-9100.

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400 N Flagler Ave., Flagler Beach

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