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THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 2021
VOLUSIA STUDENTS SHOWCASE THEIR ART IN GALLERY
reunion with a lost pet. To expedite service at the event, the microchip consent form can be printed and filled out at https://bit.ly/3lELxbz
Students from six local high schools have their art on display at the Volusia County Schools’ Art Stars of Volusia County High School Exhibition at The Hub on Canal in New Smyrna Beach. The display in the Founders Gallery opened on Saturday, Aug. 7, and will continue through Aug. 29. According to a press release by Volusia County Schools, the show consists of 2D and 3D art, as well as photography created by VCS’ Advanced Art Programs students. The annual exhibition showcases top artwork from the VCS Spring 2021 Exhibition and State Art Award recipients, and include winners and standouts from the Scholastic State Art Exhibition, Volusia Students Create, Volusia Select and individual high school exhibitions. The public is invited to see their art. The free display is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays.
ONE DAYTONA WINS TWO ICSC GLOBAL AWARDS
JEWISH FEDERATION DISTRIBUTES BACKPACKS
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One Daytona recently won two awards recognizing its events and visual retailers, according to a press release on Aug. 4. The shopping and entertainment destination was honored with two silver awards for its art festival and the Innovative FOTO Photo booth submissions by the ICSC Global Awards. The press release announces that this organization’s recognition is a “distinguished achievement for professional excellence in the retail and real estate industry claimed by the world’s best companies and exceptional shopping center professionals.” “It’s an honor to receive these two prestigious awards because it’s a special acknowledgement from our peers in the retail community” said Roxanne Ribakoff, president of One Daytona, in the press release.
“America’s Backbone,” colored pencils on cardboard, by Leilany Munoz, DeLand High School 11th grader.
“The programming we do at One Daytona for the community is outstanding but this year, especially, we were extremely proud of what we were able to accomplish”. One Daytona’s art festival took place in November 2020, and drew over 90 artists and provided Volusia County Schools’ visual art programs with a $15,000 donation, as well as a $5,000 donation to ArtHaus. The Innovative FOTO Photo booth is located on the main street of One Daytona and the mural displays pink flamingos, connecting it with the destination’s public art program. This is the first time One Daytona has been recognized at the ICSC Global Awards.
FREE PET MICROCHIPPING EVENT Volusia County Animal Services will be offering free microchipping during a community event scheduled for Aug. 14, at its Anima Services’ headquarters at 1250 Indian Lake Road. This drive-thru pet microchip event will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the first 300 vehicles will get a free pet disaster kit. Animal Services microchipped nearly 1,300 pets for free during five events in the past year, according to a press release. Animal Services Director Adam Leath said it’s the best way to ensure a happy
The Jewish Federation recently distributed 7,000 backpacks filled with school supplies for economically-disadvantaged children in Volusia and Flagler County. “I want to thank all the donors who contributed to the backpack program for this year,” said Gloria Max, executive director of the Jewish Federation, who started the program in 1996. “We successfully received enough money to cover all the expenses of over 7,000 backpacks for children in need in Volusia and Flagler counties. 100% of your donation went to help the deserving children of this community, regardless of race or religion.” Nathan Velez, 16, stopped by the Jewish Federation recently to pick up a backpack and school supplies for his 9-year-old sister, Holly, and said he had already received his backpack. . Given the pandemic, Max worried that she might not be able to raise enough money this year to meet all the requests from area schools. “But in fact, we surpassed our goal,” she said. The program has provided more than 120,000 backpacks to area schoolchildren in the past 26 years.
GARY DAVIDSON VOLUSIA COUNTY GOVERNMENT COMMUNITY INFORMATION
Providing professional care, treatment and ambulance transport at the scene of medical emergencies is among the very highest priorities of any governmental agency. On Tuesday,
Michael Colman
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Aug. 3, the chief operating officer of the Richmond Ambulance Authority was selected to become Volusia County’s new emergency medical services director. Michael Colman brings 29 years of EMS and public safety experience to his new job with the county. He replaces former EMS Director Jason Brady, who left the county in June to take a position with the University HospitalRutgers in Newark, New Jersey. In collaboration with area hospitals and municipal fire departments, Volusia County EMS provides pre-hospital 911 medical care and transportation in the county — averaging in excess of 60,000 transports per year. County Manager George Recktenwald selected Colman for the position and on Tuesday, Aug. 3, the County Council unanimously confirmed his appointment. Recktenwald noted that Colman’s background includes expertise in areas that are directly
relevant to Volusia County, such special event management and a nurse triage program integrated into dispatch operations similar to like what Volusia uses. “I’m confident that Michael will be a great fit for our organization,” Recktenwald said, After the council’s confirmation vote, Colman got a warm welcome from Councilwoman Heather Post. “I’m very hopeful and looking forward to your service as our new emergency medical services director,” Post said. “I’m really looking forward to you taking us to a new level.” Colman has been with the Richmond Ambulance Authority since 2018. Prior to that, he held a number of positions with the Atlanta-based Grady Health System going back to 2009, including director of EMS operations, vice president EMS/mobile advance practice, vice president of EMS operations and director of EMS education and training. He also led Grady Health Systems’ special event team and has served as a paramedic, a flight paramedic
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Nathan Velez
County Council confirms new EMS director Michael Colman brings 29 years of EMS and public safety experience to his new job with the county.
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and was the lead instructor for the paramedic program at Gwinnett Technical College. And now, Colman is anxious to put his skills to work for the Volusia County community. “I’m super excited about the opportunity,” Colman said. “I’m really excited to get started.” Colman has a bachelor’s degree in applied science from Clayton State University and a master’s degree in public administration from Columbus State University. He has won several prestigious awards during his career, including the Old Dominion EMS Alliance outstanding EMS leadership award, the EMS pioneer award and the EMS service director of the year award. While at Grady Health System, Colman created an alternate destination program pairing an EMS mobile crisis unit with embedded mental health social workers – a program that was recognized by George Washington University. Does Volusia need more EMS funding? Email letters to jarleene@ormondbeachobserver. com.
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