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First in Ormond Crossings State-of-the-art Security First building is the first to occupy the long-planned Ormond Crossings. PAGE 3

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Tomoka’s Fall Festival PAGE 11

2020 or 2022: When should a sales tax be on the county ballot again? PAGE 4 INSIDE NEW GYM?

City looks at funding options. PAGE 2

BUTERA’S MAGIC Local architect seeks to light up children’s eyes. PAGE 8

YOUR TOWN Kaleb Lee on ‘Kelly Clarkson Show’

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Nicole Bianchino and Ella Pender hold bunnies at the Tomoka Elementary Fall Fest on Friday, Nov. 15.

RIVERFEST’S FUTURE ANGLERS PAGE 6 Ormond Beach’s Kaleb Lee recently performed his new single “Nothin’ On You” on the “Kelly Clarkson Show” on NBC, reconnecting with his former “The Voice” coach. Lee finished in the top 6 while on Clarkson’s team on “The Voice.” Since the show, Clarkson has been a “massive supporter and advocate” for Lee, a press release stated. After his performance, the two spoke about his career, the new single and the adoption of Lee’s son. “Loved hearing Kaleb Lee’s new single ‘Nothin’ On You,’” Clarkson said. “He’s not only an incredibly talented artist, but he’s also just such a great guy which makes you love him even more.”

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Owen Elston, Claire Lovenbury and Taylor Elston took advantage of the Riverfest’s kids fishing clinic and received new poles.

Spruce Creek high school freshman Matthew Monroe has been collecting shoes for Soles4Souls for a decade.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Superintendent Fritz hired The Volusia County Svhool Board has approved Dr. Ronald “Scott” Fritz’s contract for superintendent with a Dec. 2 start date. Fritz comes to Volusia from Osceola County, where he was the chief of staff for teaching, leading and learning.

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Ormond Beach City Commissioners in favor of reviving the half-cent sales tax. On a countywide level, the push continues. See Page 4 Photo courtesy of Google Imagery

An aerial of the South Ormond Neighborhood Center at 176 Division Ave.

Could the South Ormond Neighborhood Center see a new enclosed basketball gym in the future? It’s a possibility. City staff will conduct a study. Several commissioners recently met one-on-one with former commissioner Rick Boehm at SONC to learn about the project. Boehm currently serves on the Leisure Services Advisory Board.

months of waived city fees for the Granada Pier Bait and Tackle Shop at Cassen Park due to the construction of the floating dock project. New residential construction permits issued in the city for the third quarter on 2019. In comparison, New Smyrna Beach had 187.

Commissioner Troy Kent said if the city can apply and receive a grant, then he’s “extremely interested.” The last big project at SONC was the splash park, he added. Commissioner Dwight Selby suggested including it in the new Leisure Services Master Plan, but City Manager Joyce Shanahan said the update will be completed after grant application deadlines.

The project’s cost could hover somewhere near $800,000, Mayor Bill Partington said, and hopefully half of that could come from grants. His only concerns stated at the Nov. 19 commission meeting were that the space at SONC seems tight, and that the project wasn’t on the list of priorities for the Leisure Services Advisory Board.

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The City Commission approved health, dental and vision insurance plans for next year, including long-term and short-term disabiility insurance, life insurance and funding for employee health savings accounts. The health insurance is contracted to Florida Health Care Plans and the others are contracted to Standard Insurance Company. The budget impact for all the plans totals over $2.6 million.

Riverside Drive closures A portion of Riverside Drive from Granada Boulevard to Casements Drive will be closed for the duration of the following events: n Gaslight Parade, Nov. 29 n Christmas Gala, Dec.6-8 n Hoidays at The Casements, Dec. 19 n Salty Church’s Holiday Celebration, Dec. 24

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‘A tremendous investment in the future of Ormond Beach’ State-of-the-art building first to occupy Ormond Crossings WAYNE GRANT REAL ESTATE EDITOR

Ormond Crossings, long billed as the future site for business and residential growth for Ormond Beach, has its first occupant. Security First Insurance had a grand opening event Nov. 14 for their new home, a gleaming 136,000-square-foot, four-story office building. The building cost was $38.2 million, paid by Security First. The landowner, Tomoka Holdings, now owned by the Ford family of DeLand, paid about $2 million for infrastructure. “That’s a tremendous investment in the future of Ormond Beach,” said Locke Burt, CEO and president. And there’s still room for growth. The company bought 48 acres in 2017, and only 13 acres have been cleared. Melissa Burt DeVriese, Burt’s daughter and chief administrative officer and legal counsel, said this space could contain a campus of buildings someday. City Economic Developer Brian Rademacher said the available space in Ormond Crossings is one of the attractions for development. Companies can buy as much land as they need for now and the future, rather than trying to fit into developed area. The company received state and local incentives, including $280,000 from the city of Ormond Beach for creating new jobs. “We pledged to create a minimum of 165 new jobs paying an average salary and benefits of $68,000,” Burt said at the grand opening. “To date we have created 200 new jobs with average salary and benefits of $73,000.” After welcoming speeches at the grand opening, a large crowd, including local and county officials and many employees, had self-guided tours of the building along with hors d’ oeuvres and refreshments. Ormond Crossings is located near the intersection of Interstate 95 and U.S. 1; the entrance to Security First is Broadway Avenue. Previously, some employees were located in Holly Hill, but now all 420 are located in one place, making Security First the largest employer in the city. Thirty more employees have been hired and will start in December, according to Burt. Only 100,000 square feet of the building is occupied, and the building has a potential for 700 employees. DeVriese called the grand opening a terrific day. “We’ve moved into our new home,” she said. “Everyone is excited. It’s an open floor plan making it easy for people to work together.” The building will withstand 165 mph winds, and has generator power and a self-contained water system so employees can begin work after a storm passes by. Amenities include a walking trail, gym and yoga room.

Melissa Burt DeVriese and Locke Burt cut the ribbon at the grand opening.

The Burt family has been in the insurance business in Ormond Beach since 1959, when Locke Burt’s parents started an agency.

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A recurring theme among those involved with Security First, as well as government staff and officials, is that the building will be a catalyst for growth in Ormond Crossings, a dream for development that began in 2002. “We’re excited to see who our neighbors will be,” DeVriese said. The Ford family purchased Tomoka Holdings three years ago and many hoped would give new life to efforts to develop the land. At the grand opening, Lisa Ford-Williams called the Security First development “phenomenal.” She said the owners are optimistic about more development because the economy in the area remains strong, and they have seen interest. Rademacher said he was not at liberty to talk about potential new occupants of the business park, but said he believes Security First will open up opportunities. For one thing, the building is visible from the interstate and will attract attention. “I don’t think they’ll be alone for long,” he said. Ormond Crossings, 2,700 acres, is zoned a planned mixeduse development, featuring areas for a business park, lifestyle town center and a variety of residential neighborhoods. Rademacher said the advantage to a business thinking of locating in the area is that no land use or zoning changes would be required. The city is a partner with Tomoka Holdings, meaning that the two work together to fulfill the development goal. The theory is that as businesses are built, retail and rooftops will follow.

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Marissa Buckley, vice president of marketing for Security First, and Debbie Cotton, CEO of Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce, attended the grand opening.

“Economic growth is slow progress,” Rademacher said. “It doesn’t happen overnight.” Rademacher said Ormond Crossings reflects a national trend toward self-contained residential areas, where people live, work and play. The area that incorporates Ormond Crossings was platted in the early 1900s for dense residential lots within the jurisdiction of Volusia County. The City Commission and staff worked with the County Council and the property owner, Tomoka Holdings, to annex the property into the city in 2004. The city’s interest was to build a commerce park, according to a history on the city website. In 2010, the city approved a development agreement with Tomoka Holdings that outlines density, public facilities, etc. (Complete information can be found at ormondbeach.org. Search for “Ormond Crossings.”) Email Wayne Grant at business@ormondbeachobserver.com.

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Burt Holdings LLC sold the former Security First headquarters, 140 S. Atlantic Ave., recently for $2.5 million, according to a press release from SVN Alliance Commercial Real Estate Advisors. The 26,682-square-foot office building sits on just under one acre. John W. Trost, Carl W. Lentz and Tim C. Davis, of SVN, represented the seller in the transaction. The buyer was a Canadian investor listed as 140 S Atlantic Ave Inc. Security First recently moved into the new facility in Ormond Crossings. Visit svnalliance.com.

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It could be just a matter of time until Volusia County residents find themselves voting on a new sales tax. City and county leaders at the Elected Officials Roundtable on Monday, Nov. 18, discussed the possibility of placing a new sales tax referendum on either the upcoming 2020 ballot or waiting until 2022. Earlier in the meeting, the officials were given a presentation by Volusia County Councilwoman Deb Denys on ways to bring aerospace to the county, a topic that was revisited throughout. Without the proper infrastructure in place, some officials feared companies will overlook Volusia. CEO Business Alliance President Kent Sharples said if the county isn’t ready in 12-18 months to start construction on infrastructure improvement projects, then Volusia County is out of the space race. “Until we get that infrastructure in place, we’re not going to be successful,” Sharples said. In regard to whether the new initiative should aim for a fullcent sales tax, DeLand Mayor Bob Apgar said his commission didn’t think it would be wise to do so, since the half-cent sales tax failed. He suggested that, to improve trust in the public, perhaps the initiative should come from the business community. Daytona Beach Mayor Derrick Henry disagreed, saying they need to be careful of the tax coming across like a “top-down” initiative. “I think it should be more focused in having residents as a part of the process,” Henry said, adding that they should build a committee of people from different communities. TO WAIT, OR NOT TO WAIT

The elected officials realize there is a lack of infrastructure in the county to support companies and high-paying jobs, said Deltona Mayor Heidi Herzberg. As a whole, she believes all the municipalities and the county will benefit from sales tax funding. But, she said a sales tax won’t go through unless the elected

“The money is not going to drop from the sky. If we’re going to go ahead and do the initiative again, whether it’s a half-penny or a penny, this entire group really has to sit down.” HEIDI HERZBERG, Deltona mayor

officials decide infrastructure will be a main focus. “The money is not going to drop from the sky,” Herzberg said. “If we’re going to go ahead and do the initiative again, whether it’s a half-penny or a penny, this entire group really has to sit down.” The lack of trust among constituents was also discussed. Mayor Don Burnette said it might be wise to wait until 2022 to place it on the ballot, and reevaluate the way it was presented to residents. He also reminded the roundtable that several of them were up for re-election in 2020. Kelley said he agreed with Burnette. The School Board was able to lay out its sales tax plans to the public in a way that was successful. He suggested they follow the School Board’s example since the local infrastructure needs aren’t going away. “These are not infrastructure needs that were created overnight,” Kelley said. “They’ve been building up.” ‘TOO MUCH AT STAKE’

Volusia County is at a crossroads, Denys said. Either they as elected officials have to decide Volusia is “worth it” and work together to fund infrastructure, or they’ll have to pass on companies like SpaceX and the United Launch Alliance. Saying the sales tax failed because of a lack of trust is not the answer, she said. “I’m sorry that answer is wrong from here on out,” Denys said. “There’s too much at stake.” Sharples said timing is “everything.” Waiting until 2022 would mean projects won’t be finished until 2024, at the earliest. “Tomorrow is almost too late,” Sharples said.

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County Council faces ‘game changer’ on event sponsorships The Volusia County Council finds itself once again having to revise its sponsorship process, this time due to an opinion issued by the Florida Commission on Ethics. The Oct. 30 opinion on gift acceptance and disclosure determined that tickets to events held by both non-profit and for-profit entities paid for by government entities via a sponsorship contribution are considered gifts if elected officials attend the event. It would be a gift from the government entity to the elected official, to the amount of the entrance ticket’s value. If that value is over $100, then that elected official must include the gift in his or her financial disclosures. How does that affect Volusia County? At the Nov. 19 council meeting, the council approved a $1,500 sponsorship for the Volusia Literacy Council’s 9th-annual “Lights of Literacy” Gala, rendering them a silver sponsor of the event with a reserved table for eight and presentation of county logo on event signs and materials. That table for eight could likely be entirely vacant at the gala. “Until that’s totally cleared up, I’m not going to another one,” Kelley said, adding that if he wants to go to a county-sponsored event, he’ll buy his own ticket. County Attorney Dan Eckert said it calls into question the entire sponsorship arrangement

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and whether it is the best way to direct funds into nonprofits like the Volusia Literacy Council. Last fiscal year, which ended Sept. 30, the county allocated $46,650 toward sponsorships, according to accompanying agenda documents. This fiscal year, $3,000 have already been pledged to sponsorship. This latest one bumps it to $4,500. “I think it places the council members in an unfortunate position, and you may wish to change how to do business about this,” Eckert said. County Councilwoman Deb Denys called the Commission on Ethic’s opinion a “real game changer.” She suggested a moratorium on support until the matter can be addressed by the county’s legal department, which she believes has an obligation to tell the council how much each they will need to individually disclose with every possible sponsorship. “You owe it to council to tell us exactly what implication it is to us,” Denys said. Council members also expressed concern about the possibility that it would appear that the county was contributing to elected officials. Suggestions to let the nonprofits know of the situation were also brought up. Kelley also asked why the county would sponsor an empty table. “We’re being penalized for a contribution for a 501c3 representing the county that we’re having to then declare,” he said.

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This mural appears in the new Frida’s restaurant, to open soon.

FRIDA’S TO OPEN SOON ON GRANADA Frida’s, a Mexican restaurant, will open at 195 W. Granada Blvd. by December, and possibly earlier, according to Jorge Najera, who is currently finishing the final details of remodeling the building along with Abraham Navarez. The building previously housed Maria Bonita Mexican Restaurant. The restaurant is owned by the family that also owns Agave Fresh Mex & Cantina in Ormond Towne Square and restaurants throughout Florida. The restaurant chain was started in 1997 by Pedro Navarez and his wife Gloria. Najera is the nephew of Pedro Navarez and Abraham Navarez is his son. “We’re putting out own ideas into the restaurant,” Najera said. “It’s an introduction of the second generation.” He said it will be a fusion of Miami and California style, with Mexican street food on the menu as well as traditional plates. The restaurant is inspired by Frida Kahlo, the poet and artist. Najera said food is also art, and they will be expressing themselves

OLIVE OIL BUSINESS UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP Ormond Beach Olive Oil Co., 203 E. Granada Blvd., Suite 203, is now under new ownership by Wendy LaRocca, who also owns The Anointed Olive in DeLand. LaRocca said there will be no major changes and the company will continue to stock olive oil and balsamic vinegar from Veronica Foods, a well-known supplier, and carry additional items for cooking. The business had stopped holding educational dinner parties, and LaRocca plans to get them started again to demonstrate how the oils and vinegars can be used. The events will include an appetizer, entrée, dessert and a nonalcoholic beverage. Visit www.theanointedolivellc.com. Call 386-333-9236.

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11th-annual Riverfest takes over Rockefeller Gardens

he Riverfest Seafood Festival returned to Ormond Beach for its 11th year this past weekend, bringing fish, families and friends together along the Halifax River. The festival, which took on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 16-17, was held at Rockefeller Gardens and Fortunato Park. Despite the chilly temperatures, visitors

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and locals alike came to Riverfest, dining on seafood staples like crab cakes, lobster bisque, fried shrimp and fish and chips. Different vendors also set up shop and displayed their goods. The kids fishing clinic, sponsored by Fish Florida and Hull’s Seafood, provided participants with a free fishing pole.

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THIN LINE HOSTS FESTIVAL RETURNS The second-annual Blast to the Past Harvest Festival is hoping to travel back in time with fun 1950s and ’60s-themed games, live music and food, all to help raise money for combat wounded veterans and first responders. Hosted in partnership by the Thin Line Coalition, the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the American Legion Auxiliary on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 23-24, the festival will feature a raffle, vendors’ market, beer garden and a Sunday Talent Show. Blast to the Past will be held at the Fraternal Order of Eagles 3800, at 190 S. Nova Road. “We want to bring our veteran families closer together and help them assimilate back into their communities,” said Cliff Morris, Thin Line Coalition founder and president, in a press release. The coalition’s first project will be the Joseph F.X Rooney, Sr. Veteran’s retreat, which will be a part of the Rooney Family Adventure Lodge, to be an all-inclusive

cabin-style resort open to the public. The proceeds will go to hosting combat wounded veterans, and first responders who were injured in the line of duty, for a free week. Call 220-5253 or 898-3585 for more information on becoming a vendor or volunteering at the festival.

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA Hillside Cemetery will join nearly 2,000 other participating locations across the country to remember, honor and teach as part of Wreaths Across America Day on Saturday, Dec. 14. The nonprofit Wreaths Across America recently announced Hillside to be the official location in Ormond Beach for 2019. The goal for Hillside is to place wreaths on 200 headstones. To volunteer, visit wreathsacrossamerica.org/ FLHILL. In related news, the Volusia, Flagler and Seminole Daughters of the American Revolution Regents Council held a Veterans Day luncheon on Nov. 9 to

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honor those who served. A total of 90 DAR members, guests, dignitaries and local veterans attended.

STUDENT-ATHLETE OF THE MONTH The Ormond Beach Lions Club recently honored Tanner Barnwell as its Seabreeze High School student-athlete of the month for November. Barnwell serves as captain of the varsity soccer team

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and was named Midfielder of the Year, according to a press release. He is also a Shamrock Soccer Coaches pick and was named Player Development Academy MVP. The Seabreeze soccer team is a three-year state championship contender. Aside from sports, Barnwell has earned a 4.14 GPA, is a member of the National Society of High School Scholars and participated in the Cambridge AICF and Allied Health Academy Programs.

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Ormond teen holds 10th-anniversary shoe drive Spruce Creek high school freshman Matthew Monroe has been collecting shoes for Soles4Souls for a decade. JARLEENE ALMENAS NEWS EDITOR

Not every teenager asks for shoes on his birthday, but for the last decade, that’s exactly what 15-year-old Matthew Monroe has put on his wishlist. The thing is, he doesn’t keep the shoes. He never has. Since his sixth birthday, Matthew has conducted an annual shoe drive to help Soles4Souls, a Tennessee nonprofit organization that distributes shoes to people in need around the world. This year marks the 10th-annual shoe drive for the Ormond Beach resident and Spruce Creek High School freshman. “I never really expected it to go as far as it has,” Matthew said. His passion for giving back was ignited by a friend in Atlanta who collected toys for the Ronald McDonald House on his birthday. Matthew was 4 years old at the time, and for his fifth birthday that year, he decided he wanted to help a pet pantry. So instead of presents, he asked for cat and dog food donations. Matthew learned about Soles4Souls in his Sunday school back in Atlanta. And so, for his sixth birthday, the shoe drive was born — an initiative he would later bring to Ormond Beach. Matthew’s mother, Cynthia Petrie Monroe, remembers ask-

ing him if he was sure he didn’t want to collect pet food again for his sixth birthday. “He said, ‘Mom, I want to help people,’” Monroe recalled. Over the years, Matthew has donated thousands of shoes. The drive has expanded beyond his birthday party to local businesses

and schools. This year, there are nine locations in the county serving as designated drop-offs. The highest collection Matthew has ever sent to Soles4Souls was 1,120 pairs of shoes, in 2013 for his ninth birthday. This year, he’s aiming for 1,200. His mother, who helps him sort and bag the shoes, is ready for the challenge as well. “We have to make a big splash for 10 years,” Monroe said.

“There’s enough bad in the world. I think there needs to be some good to balance it out.” MATTHEW MONROE, Spruce Creek High School freshman

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Matthew Monroe holds up a bag of donated shoes in his Ormond Beach home.

Soles4Souls will take any kind of new or gently-worn shoes. Heels, sneakers, flip-flops, soccer cleats — Matthew will accept them all. One year, he even got a pair of ice skates. When his collection surpassed 1,000 pairs of donated shoes, Soles4Souls sent Matthew a poster of a child holding a pair shoes. Seeing the shoes go to people in need was “incredible,” Matthew said. Knowing he’s helping people in need is what drives him. “There’s enough bad in the world,” Matthew said. “I think there needs to be some good to balance it out.” Monroe is thankful for the community’s support for the drive over the years. In 2015, Ormond Lanes hosted Matthew’s birthday drive when rain almost cancelled his annual party. Miss Priss in Ormond Beach donates a box of shoes every year, and this year, the first large collection of shoes came from the Seabreeze color guard. “It is heartwarming and encouraging, with so much negativity in the world, to see how our community supports each other,” said Monroe in a text message. If you would like for shoes to be picked up, or would like to become a donation location, call Monroe at 678-525-3160.

DONATION LOCATIONS:  Spruce Creek High School, 801 Taylor Road, Port Orange  Seabreeze Senior High School, 2700 N. Oleander Ave., Daytona Beach)  Pine Trail Elementary, 300 Airport Road, Ormond Beach  Ormond Beach Middle School, 151 Domicilio Ave., Ormond Beach  Ormond Beach Elementary, 100 Corbin Ave., Ormond Beach  Children’s Musical Theatre Workshop, 399 N. US 1, Ormond Beach  Ormond Orthodontics, 163 Tomoka Ave., Ormond Beach  Ormond Lanes, 260 N. US 1, Ormond Beach  Halifax Rowing Association, 201 City Island Parkway, Daytona Beach

To see photos of Matthew’s shoe drive through the years, see this story on ormondbeachobserver.com.

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SUGAR, SUGAR 12:43 p.m. — 1600 block of West Granada Boulevard Vandalism. A Palm Coast woman discovered sugar in her gas tank while on a meal break from work, police report. The woman had stopped to refuel her car when she saw the sugar stuffed in the gas intake line. The woman drove back to work and called police, telling officers she suspected her ex-boyfriend committed the crime, since he was the last person to fill her car with gas. She also said she couldn’t find her car’s spare key, and suspected he had it as well. Opening the car’s gas cap requires entry into the vehicle, police noted. Because of the rain, police were not able to collect fingerprints. The ex denied both allegations.

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Local architect seeks to light up children’s eyes Village for ill children provides magical experience. WAYNE GRANT REAL ESTATE EDITOR

When local architect Benjamin Butera is asked to show a sample of his work, he often holds up a photo of the Castle of Miracles, complete with mushroom that contains a carrousel. It’s an imaginative, fanciful building that was designed to spark a child’s imagination. “It’s my best work,” he said recently. It’s one of several buildings he has designed in Give Kids the World Village near Kissimmee, a place where children with life-threatening illnesses have a memorable and cost-free experience, along with their families. Butera was there at the beginning of the village 30 years ago, when he met with Henri Landwirth, a Holocaust survivor who became successful in the hotel industry after coming to America. In creating the village, Landwirth said he wanted to give something back to humanity, especially the children. The work continues today, as Butera, whose firm is located at 1364 U.S. 1, Suite 502, Ormond Beach, is starting design on a new multi-family residential building. He is the major architect for the 71-acre village where

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Benjamin Butera shows a photo of one of the buildings he designed at Give Kids the World. He received the award for his work at the village.

170,000 families have visited, and Butera said he’s as engaged and enthusiastic as ever. “It has been the most creative and rewarding work of my career,” he said. “No contracts, no hidden agenda and the opportunity to work with the most caring people on Earth.” Landwirth told him that he wanted to bring joy to children’s lives, even if only for a short time. Butera, whose office was in Winter Park at the time, set to work, with a goal to make children’s eyes light up. Other buildings in the village designed by Butera include Amberville, where there are shows and an arcade and children can dress up as characters. The village provides lodging for critically ill children not available at the Orlando theme parks. But the local entertain-

ment industry, including Disney and Universal, work with the village to provide animation and interactive experiences. Butera was one of several business people inspired by Landwirth in the beginning. For example, Perkins Restaurant was the first building, and still provides free meals to the families. The village is funded by corporate donations and also aided by 4,000 volunteers. There are 200 full-time employees. “What they do for families really is magical,” Butera said. It’s something he can look back on and know he made a difference, he said. Landwirth died last year, and his wife, Pamela, is now president. Butera also designs corporate buildings and custom homes. Visit www.buteradesigns.com.

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Seabreeze’s Kara Haas

Seabreeze soccer’s Kara Haas recently signed her national letter of intent to play college soccer for Eastern Kentucky University.

Former Seabreeze football player Sam Hayworth, a place kicker at Western Kentucky University, was flawless in his senior night game against Tennessee Tech. Western Kentucky won 22-10 the night of Saturday, No. 16. Hayworth went 3-for-3 on field goal attempts, connecting from 22 yards, 29 yards and 26 yards. He also made an extra point.

Mainland football player Ra’Mello Dotson announced that he went on an official visit to Central Michigan University, which is located in Mount Pleasant. The Chippewas area Division I FBS team that plays in the Mid-American Conference.

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Mainland quarterback Taron Keith, who committed to the University of South Florida a few months ago, recently announced his decommitment from the school. “I realized that I rushed the process,” he wrote on Twitter. “USF is still and will be one of my top choices!!! My recruitment is back open.”

After opening the season with a loss to Flagler Palm Coast, Seabreeze’s girls soccer team won back-to-back games by a wide margin, defeating Belleview 10-0 and Deltona 8-0.

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Seabreeze’s Gavin Gilman heads the ball to a teammate.

BETTER THAN EVER? The Sandcrabs graduated one of the most accomplished senior classes in school history last season. But some believe this year’s team will be even better.

RAY BOONE SPORTS EDITOR

When Seabreeze soccer player Chase Doucette walked off the field at Spec Martin Stadium following the Sandcrabs’ 3-0 loss to American Heritage in the Class 3A FHSAA Boys Soccer State Championship on Feb. 23, he felt he had changed as a soccer player. That feeling has persisted leading up to the start of the Sandcrabs’ 2019-20 season, and it’s fueled him to become better. “Losing that game ... made me work harder,” Doucette said. “When we make it to that stage again, we need to win.” The Sandcrabs graduated one of their most talented senior classes in recent memory. Cameron Bowling, Nate Thompson, Connor Rioux, Benjamin Hartsell and Will Crotty were part of a class that led the Sandcrabs to three-straight state championship appearances, winning one title. T h e y ’ r e gone now, but S e a b re e z e ’s second-year head coach, Eli Freidus, believes this year’s team may be even better than the previous one. “It’s hard to believe,” he said. “But we’ve got a The Sandcrabs’ Noah Korfant

A Seabreeze player tries to keep the ball away from a defender.

really good group.” This is in part due to S e a b r e e z e ’s excellent junior varsity program, which currently features 24 players. “Those guys have been overshadowed by that last senior class,” Freidus said. “But these kids are good, and they’re hungry. It’s their time. I’m really excited about this team.” However, there are plenty of returners from last season’s team who will be placed in prominent roles this season. Michael Hanna, Frazer Gilman and Spruce Creek trans-

fer Chance Shamlou provide great goal-scoring ability. And Doucette, Ryan Betau, Christian Rodriguez and Tanner Barnwell will continue to anchor the defense. “Nothing will compare to the chemistry and the love that everybody had on that team last year,” Doucette said. “But they started from somewhere, and I think we can do the same.” The goal this season, as with every season for Seabreeze, is to return to DeLand for a shot at the state title. How will the Sandcrabs, who opened the season with a 8-0 victory over Belleview the night of Thursday, Nov. 14, get there? “We have to set our expectations high,” Barnwell, a team captain, said. “We have to put in the work on and off the field and stay committed. We have to do it all season long.”

THE SANDCRABS’ 2019-20 ROSTER No. 0 Daniel Newburn No. 1 Jake Feigenbaum No. 2 John Myers No. 3 Andres Torres No. 4 Christian Rodriguez No. 5 Zane DeRienzo No. 6 Andres Montoya No. 7 Gabriel De Carvalho No. 8 Ryan Betau No. 9 Frazer Cross No. 10 Michael Hanna No. 11 Chase Doucette No. 12 Noah Korfant No. 15 Michael Suzanne No. 16 Gavin Gilman No. 17 Seth Augustynowski No. 18 Fancesco Deangelis No. 19 Chance Shamlou No. 21 Christopher Kelly No. 24 Eli Juezan No. 25 Tanner Barnwell

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Mainland exits playoffs with 27-7 loss to Escambia Mainland concluded the season with a 6-5 record.

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Mainland football’s 2019 season came to a close the night of Friday, Nov. 15, after the Buccaneers were defeated by Escambia 27-7 in Pensacola for the second round of the Class 6A FHSAA State Playoffs. The game began with promise, as the Buccaneers stopped the Gators on fourth-and-goal on the Buccaneers’ own 20-yard line. And after a scoreless first

quarter, Escambia led 3-0 after a 41-yard field goal at the beginning of the second period. The Buccaneers’ offense struggled to move the ball, and with 35 seconds left in the first half, the Gators scored their first touchdown of the night to take a 10-0 lead. Escambia added a 31-yard field to make the score 13-0 with 3:28 to play in the third quarter. The Buccaneers threw an interception on the responding drive. However, Mainland’s Charles

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Kaylee Sehess and Brayden Baker at the Tomoka Elementary Fall Fest on Friday, Nov. 15.

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SATURDAY, NOV. 23

LOST HISTORY OF TOMOKA STATE OF PARK When: 9:30-11 a.m. Where: Anderson-Price Memorial Building, 42 N. Beach St. Details: Heard about the Lost Causeway but not sure where it is? Want to find out about the recent archaeological discoveries at the Timucuan Mounds? Come hear all about the secretes of the earliest area settlers in our area from Phil Rand, park manager at Tomoka State Park. Also, get details on the two new tours we have planned for the Lost Causeway and the Mounds. Free admission. Refreshments at 9:30 a.m. Presentation 10-11 a.m. KIDS THANKSGIVING CRAFTS When: 2-3 p.m. Where: Environmental Discovery Center, 601 Division Ave. Details: Create fun, Thanksgiving-themed crafts. Space is limited. Call 615-7081.

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Fun, families and food: The three pillars of Tomoka Elementary’s annual Fall Festival. Families, students and teachers spent their evening on Friday, Nov. 15, at the event, a longtime school tradition that helps fundraise for the PTA. Featuring games like pumpkin tic-tac-toe, inflatable obstacle courses, local food trucks and music, the Fall Festival is one of the school’s largest fundraisers. It’s an event that PTA President Amy Graydon said brings unity. “It’s not just a fundraiser,” Graydon said. “It’s a time for our community to come together, and the parents and the kids get to play and have fun.” The PTA begins planning for the Fall Fest every summer, and a lot of work goes on by student and parent volunteers to put it together. Over 30 volunteers helped on the day of the festival alone. But, all their hard work pays off when they see the children running and playing around the school field.

YACHT ROCK ALL-STARS When: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Where: Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, 399 N. U.S. 1 Details: Featuring former Grammy nominees John Ford Coley and Peter Beckett, the original lead singer and guitarist of California band Player, this show will have you singing along to hits like “Nights are Forever,” “Baby Come Back,” “This Time I’m It For Love” and “You’re The Only Woman.” Coley and Beckett will be joined by members of southern California band Ambrosia rhythm section. Tickets start at $40 in advance. Call 676-3375.

SUNDAY, NOV. 24 Thomas Davis and Alana Janey play pumpkin tic-tac-toe.

“That’s what it is,” said Elaini Harrell, Fall Festival chair and PTA treasurer. “It’s seeing the kids have a good time, just seeing them smile and laugh.” The funds raised help pay for tutoring, classroom materials, books, extracurricular activities, arts programs, classroom furniture and teacher mini-grants. For example, this year, a teacher needed a new easel for large books after transitioning from teaching fourth grade to kindergarten. The PTA was able to lend a hand. “That’s the kind of thing that makes us really happy to be part of the PTA because it’s a shame that teachers have to pay for so much of that stuff out of their

own pockets a lot of the time,” Graydon said. “We’re glad we can help.” Tomoka Elementary Principal Julie Roseboom said this past week, the school was able to receive $10,000 for tutoring and books for classroom libraries thanks to PTA funds and a matching state grant. Roseboom was also able to purchase 40 iPads for classroom use. Without the PTA’s help, the school would have only been able to purchase half of that. “I couldn’t do that without our PTA and their generosity,” Roseboom said.

‘SCHUBERTIADE’ When: 3:30 p.m. Where: First Presbyterian Church of Daytona Beach, 620 S. Grandview Ave. Details: Presented by the Daytona Solisti Concert Series, this concert of music by Franz Schubert performed by the Rickman-Acree-Corporon Piano Trio features a work written by the Austrian composer when he was just 15 years old. The trio includes pianist Michael Rickman, violinist Susan Pitard Acree and cellist Joseph Corporon. Admission is a requested $15 donation. Call 562-5423 or visit daytonasolisti.com.

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CIVIL DISCOURSE When: 5:30-6:45 p.m. Where: Ormond Beach Regional Public Library, 30 S. Beach St. Details: The topic for this panel is sea level rise and what actions are needed locally. Panel consists of Elizabeth Kemf, member of the World Commission on Protected Areas; and Jason Evans, associate professor of environmental science and studies at Stetson. Public is invited. Civil Discourse is a group focused on the respectful exchange of ideas. Contact linda@bluegreenalgae.com or Bill Denny at 770-883-1653.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 27

Tomoka Elementary Principal Julie Roseboom, Fall Festival Chair Elaini Harrell and PTA President Amy Graydon

Michael Schoenbrod and June Ridder man the Tomoka Trading Post.

DANCE LESSONS When: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Where: Ormond Senior Center, 351 Andrews St. Details: Costs $2. Call 672-4159.

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Brick house tops the sales list at $500,000

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house west of Interstate 95 was the top real estate transaction in Ormond Beach and Ormond-by-the-Sea from Oct. 13-19 in the Multiple Listing Service. Jason Habali, of Ormond Beach, sold 15 Lost Creek Lane to James and Elizabeth Busse, of Ormond Beach, for $495,000. Built in 1992, the house has four bedrooms, three baths, a fireplace and 3,492 square feet. It sold in 2015 for $475,000. Following is a partial list of the weekâ€™s other sales.

WAYNE GRANT REAL ESTATE EDITOR

ORMOND BEACH Anthony and Janyce Grouw, of Grandville, Michigan, sold 121 Creek Forest Lane to Bradley Glazer and Wendy Steinberg, of Ormond Beach, for $415,000. Built in 2011, the house has four bedrooms, three baths, a swimming pool and 2,706 square feet. It sold in 2015 for $370,000. Robert and Elizabeth Villanova, of Tampa, sold 855 Ocean Shore Blvd., Unit 446, to Michael and Mikayla Pascucci, of West Hartfort, Connecticut, for $345,000. Built in 1971, the condo has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,020 square feet. It sold in 2013 for $245,000. Jennifer Jackson and Janine Keller, of Washington, D.C.,

sold 43 Coquina Point Drive to Gwendolyn Russell, of Ephrate, Pennsylvania, for $290,000. Built in 1992, the house has three bedrooms, two baths, a fireplace, swimming pool and 1,893 square feet. It sold in 2006 for $319,000. Bethann Powers, of St. Augustine, sold 154 Rockefeller Drive to Jessy and Stephanie Casimiro, of Ormond Beach, for $289,000. Built in 1956, the house has three bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a swimming pool and 1,120 square feet. It sold in 2016 for $217,000. Gregory and Joy Perpetua sold 157 Kimberly Drive to Michelle Heick, of Ormond Beach, for $275,000. Built in 1971, the house has three bedrooms, two baths, a swimming pool and 1,768 square feet. It sold in May for $180,000.

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Gary and Debra Smith sold 76 Sylvania Place to George and Mercedes Berteska, of Ormond Beach, for $214,000. Built in 1955, the house has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,476 square feet. It sold in 2018 for $90,000. Paul and Christine McLaughlin, individually and as trustees, sold 250 Orange Grove Drive, Unit 1, to Barbara McCoy, of Ormond Beach, for $145,000. Built in 1988, the house has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,100 square feet. It sold in 2012 for $67,000. Zachary and Alyssa Cordell, of Salt Lake City, sold 65 Seton Trail, Unit 7, to Douglas Sala-

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This meticulously maintained 2 /2 home features a large den/ office that can easily be converted into a 3rd bedroom, open & spacious living area with high volume ceilings & a large eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, screened in lanai, backyard with large paver patio & New Roof in 2018. MLS#1064061 $259,000 Call Michael Burgess 386-290-4588.

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PORT ORANGE OFFICE - 386-767-SOLD (7653) 840 Dunlawton Ave., Ste. D, Port Orange, FL 32127 COMMERCIAL OFFICE - 386-253-8565 211 E. International Speedway Blvd., Ste. 104, Daytona Bch, FL 32118

GREAT INVESTMENT PROPERTY!!! Live in one side of the unit and rent out the other. One side features a 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo with large kitchen that includes granite countertops, wood cabinets, breakfast bar and dining area. MLS#1063439 $99,900 Call Tina Schlegel 386-295-7066.

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Nicholas and Laura Greer, of Ormond Beach, sold 64 Tomoka Meadows Blvd. to Patricia Lindsey, of Redford, Michigan, for $123,000. Built in 1980, the house has two bedrooms, two baths and 999 square feet. It sold in 2018 for $111,300. W. Scott Keenen, of Ormond Beach, sold 25 Tomoka Meadows Blvd. to Jordan and Jessica Orcel, of Ormond Beach, for $114,200. Built in 1980, the townhouse has two bedrooms, 2.5 baths and 1,434 square feet. It sold in 2015 for $75,800. Breakaway Trails Daniel and Kay Florio sold 59 Shadowcreek Way to Wanda Murray and Andrew Rossi, of Ormond Beach, for $415,000. Built in 1989, the house has three bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a fireplace and 3,227 square feet. It sold in 2018 for $375,000.

CORPORATE OFFICE - 386-677-SOLD (7653) 900 West Granada Blvd., Ste. 3, Ormond Beach, FL 32174 BEACHSIDE OFFICE - 386-441-SOLD (7653) 2110 Oceanshore Blvd., Ste. B, Ormond Beach, FL 32176

Great Resort! Great location on the beach! Enjoy swimming, hot tubs, saunas, 3 pools and kiddie pool, fire pit, sight seeing, shopping, on site restaurant and more! MLS#1059015 $89,900 Call Sue Alleva 386-852-7066.

zar, of Palm City, for $125,000. Built in 1971, the condo has two bedrooms, 1.5 baths and 1,080 square feet. It sold in 2018 for $115,500.

Suzanne Greene, of Starr, South Carolina, sold 7 Bent Stream Way to Oris Fulks, of Ormond Beach, for $320,000. Built in 2000, the house has three bedrooms, two baths, a swimming pool and 2,024 square feet. It sold in 2008 for $260,000. Halifax Plantation William and Margaret Hanlon, of Ormond Beach, sold 3902 Tano Drive to Lawrence and Caludia Brosnan, of Ormond Beach, for $360,000. Built in 1989, the house has three bedrooms, two baths, a fireplace adn 2,204 square feet. It sold in 1997 for $158,000.

Ormond Lakes Donald and Jayne Stout, of Muncie, Indiana, sold 30 Sherrington Drive to Richard and Judith Vanderoef, of Ormond Beach, for $225,000. Built in 1997, the house has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,556 square feet. It sold in 2014 for $165,500. The Trails Kacie Dannehower, of Port Orange, sold 54 Wildwood Trail to Royce Ulibarri, of Ormond Beach, for $217,000. Built in 1985, the townhouse has three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a fireplace

and 1,344 square feet. It sold in 2018 for $154,000. James and Catherine Peterman, of Ormond Beach, sold 5 Autumnwood Trail to Lynda Wilson, as trustee, for $192,000. Built in 1979, the house has three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a fireplace and 1,780 square feet. It sold in 2017 for $182,000.

ORMOND-BY-THE-SEA Joanne Malara, indivdidually and as trustee, sold 1051 Ocean Shore Blvd., Unit 403, to Andrew and Karen Nicol, of Orlando, for $295,000. Built in 1982, the condo has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,200 square feet. It sold in 2016 for $277,500. Norman and Joanne Edwards, of Derry, New Hampshire, sold 28 Sunset Blvd. to Jason and Vicki Paynter, of Ormond Beach, for $255,000. Built in 1973, the house has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,382 square feet. It sold in 1988 for $73,000. Linda Miller, individually and as trustee, sold 2294 Ocean Shore Blvd. Unit 1040, to Debra Adams, of Ormond Beach, for $225,000. Built in 1985, the house has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,121 square feet. Curtis Hall, of Boynton Beach, sold 67 River Drive to Christy Dunham, of Ormond Beach, for $206,000. Built in 1952, the house has three bedrooms, two baths and 940 square feet. It sold in 2016 for $147,500. Lisa Woodfin, of Ormond Beach, sold 20 Carol Road to Teresa Ward, of Ormond Beach, for $135,000. Built in 1953, the house has two bedrooms, one bath and 666 square feet. It sold in 1997 for $62,000. Virginia and Steven Astrofsky, of Canton, Massachusetts, sold 30 River Drive to Charlene Hartley, of Daytona Beach, for $94,000. Built in 1952, the house has two bedrooms, one bath and 852 square feet. It sold in 1986 for $38,500. John Adams, of Adams, Cameron & Co. Realtors, contributed to this report.

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TRIBUTES Hugo Arnold Hammond 1945-2019

Charlotte Gaul Davis

The Observer is now offering Tributes to

Hugo Arnold Hammond, 74, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019, in Palm Coast, Florida, with his daughter Brandi and bird Bluee right by his side.

honor your loved ones.

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SERVICE: Memorial services will be held at a later date in Arkansas.

PEAK by ALFRED BYWATERS CROSSWORD PIKE’S Edited by David Steinberg

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enclave) 33 Honeypie 35 Metes out 36 Demeter, to Romans 38 Temporary shelters 40 Observe 41 Device for measuring onion strength? 45 Unnamed source’s dilemma? 50 Used to own 51 One may go “beep boop” 53 Insulting allegation 54 Neighborhood in London or New York 55 Fail to be

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Born on December 14, 1923 in Pittsburgh, Pa where she lived until 1972 when her husband Roger (deceased 2006) was transferred to Jacksonville, Fl. They later retired to Ormond Beach and Palm Coast. She relocated to Venice when her health issues became necessary to be closer to family. She is survived by her two sons, Ronald (Dianne) in Ohio and Glenn (Debbie) in Florida. Known as “Grammy” to her Grandchildren Brian, Kristen (Ben) Quinn, and Colleen; then at the age of 90 she became known as “GG” to her great grandchildren, Avery and Waylon Quinn. She leaves so many memories in the hearts of her family and those who knew her. She was blessed with a long and productive life full of laughter and good times. SERVICE: A private family service will be held at a later date with interment at the Trinity Presbyterian Church of Palm Coast.

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a teacher of Physical Education, Driver’s Education and Weight Training. He also served as Athletic Director, Football Coach, and Wrestling Coach. After retiring in 2003, Hugo moved to Palm Coast, Florida where he built his dream home among the pine trees. He enjoyed weight lifting each day as well as bike riding and spending time with his bird Bluee. Hugo is survived by his daughter Brandi (Danny) Givens of Palmetto Bay, FL and his beloved granddaughters Kaitlyn, Kelly, & Camryn. A special thank you to AMAZING staff at Advent Health Hospital and the Stuart F. Meyer Hospice House in Palm Coast. They were fundamental in the love, comfort, and support of Hugo as well as Brandi.

Charlotte Gaul Davis passed away peacefully on November 1, 2019 in Venice Fl.

to view our informational Tributes booklet.

CELEBRITY CIPHER

By Luis Campos Celebrity Cipher cryptograms are created from quotations by famous people, past and present. Each letter in the cipher stands for another.

“K DHUG ZMCX YZWAKVB PIWOWPGXOU WVJ BXGGKVB YWKJ SMO KG, WVJ GIWG’U NIWG K NWVG GM JM GKZZ GIX JWA K JKX.” – OWKVV NKZUMV “T OBSK B IVPRANCR-XRRETSY, OBXTSY-NE-RBZCG, OBCCRKVBZZGTSY, SUS-LRCVZU-IPURORBZTSY DBS.”

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Puzzle Two Clue: Y equals G

“He grew up in Arkansas and graduated from Gravette High School in 1963.”

Puzzle One Clue: D equals J

Hugo was born August 26, 1945, to Clarence and Estel (Halstead) Hammond in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up in Arkansas and graduated from Gravette High School in 1963. While in High School he excelled in Baseball, Basketball, Boxing, Football and Track. During his High School Football career, Hugo made All District/All Conference as a Running Back. As a Senior, he earned Honorable Mention for All-State as well as being selected to play in the Arkansas High School All Star Football game. He continued his education at the University of Arkansas graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education. Hugo also earned a Master’s and Specialist’s Degree from Emporia State University and Nova University, respectively. In 1968, Hugo began his lifetime career in education as a Physical Education Teacher at Cotter High School in Cotter, Arkansas. The following year he became Head Football Coach at California High School in California, Missouri. He later went on to teach and coach football at Jefferson City High School in Jefferson City, Missouri. In 1974, a newlywed Hugo moved to Miami, Florida to begin his career at Southwest Miami High School. During his time at Southwest he served as

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42" HDMI TV Flat Screen - Mitsubishi Model - Excellent Picture & Sound. $125 (386) 445-0336.

SHEET METAL tools, price varies from $5 per tool and up 386-299-5178.

50 CC Motor Bike, needs kick starter $175 OBO 386-263-7281.

SOFA AND love seat, beige with 4 reclining seats, stain resistant, good condition $200 386-446-9833.

ADJUSTABLE COUNTER height padded chairs. 2 red, 2 white. $35 ea. or all for $100. 386-237-1491.

STUDENT/OFFICE COMPUTER desk, 48”L x 23.5”D x 29”H, one sm. drawer $50 386-846-0048.

ADJUSTABLE POWER base for queen bed, raises head/foot, incl mattress cover $175 386-446-1274.

TABLE SET Quality rectangular glass + 4 black & brass chairs $125 (386) 263-8922.

AIR FRYER, lg, new $40, elec. lg. turkey fryer $40, elec. frying pan $15, rotisserie, $25 386-864-1381.

TEMPTATION ROASTING pan with lid and rack, like new,take it way for $24.88 386-689-6605.

ALUMINIUM FISHING pole caddy with umbrella, like new $125 386-627-4797.

WIRE SHELVING, heavy duty, white, (3) at 5’, (5) at 6’ $40 for all 8 386-445-0057.

ALUMINUM LADDERS, one brand new very tall, folding and two regular height $195 908-456-4790. BALABUSHKA POOL cue with carrying case $197 386-597-2367. BISSELL CARPET Steamer Pro Heat Cleanerused twice-like new. $85 (727)251-2356. CHEVY WHEELS (2), aluminium, 15 x 10 $175 386-447-9334. CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS, fill a big box of items for $12, ornaments, lights, etc 386-672-5545. DINING TABLE 5’2”x 3’6” with 4 upholstered chairs, blonde wood, $150 OBO 386-447-7273. ELECTRIC HOSPITAL bed, Drive Delta 1000, Ultra Light Plus with mattress $200 386-445-1364. GEORGE FOREMAN 18" Grill Outdoor Electric Grill Excellent Condition. $55 (386) 445-0336. GORGEOUS BRIDAL gown, strapless, fits size 1620, corset back, like new $150 386-793-3155. HP AND Compaq Windows 10 Computers $110 each. Clean, updated, run great.(386) 283-4396. MARBLE AND gold table, Imported from Italy $200 386-445-1193. NEW BABY playpen $25, table centerpiece roses w/2 matching candle holders $25 386-437-3441. POOL COVER for in ground pool $20, wall mount hose cart $20 take both for $30 386-445-6533. QUEEN BED for sale, mat/springs, headboard, metal frame--$125 obo (859) 582-0138. SHARK SONIC Duo, cleans carpets, bugs, floor, still in box, never used $110 386-437-3275.

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