Ormond Beach Observer 2-17-22

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THE ‘CHICAGO’ JOURNALS PAGE 8 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Reimagining Cassen Park City officials discuss proposed concepts, decide to head back to the drawing board after feedback. PAGE 2

Troy Kent to run for Volusia County Council Two other candidates have also emerged at the City Commission level: Travis Sargent for Zone 2, and Joseph Valerio for Zone 1.

JARLEENE ALMENAS ASSOCIATE EDITOR

The Volusia County Council District 4 seat has become the race with the most candidates, as two more have people filed to run this month.

Incumbent Ormond Beach City Commissioner Troy Kent filed to run for the County Council seat on Feb. 1, a transition that will put a cap on his 19 years of service representing Zone 2 in the city. It’s a decision the commissioner said was not made lightly, as his “heart is with and always will be with Ormond,” but said it was time to help Volusia County as whole.

“I want to work on lowering the tax rate in Volusia County,” Kent said. “I want to take a hard look at the gas tax, which is one of the highest in the state, I believe. One of my major goals is going to be making all of our beaches in Volusia County more accessible for our residents.”

How? He suggested opening up beach ramps and granting Volusia SEE VOLUSIA PAGE 4

INSIDE TRANSPORTATION 21 Volusia road program projects slowly underway PAGE 3

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GCHC member Cathy Weite participates in a horticulture workshop in the gazebo at Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens on Tuesday, Feb. 15.

A club with deep roots The Garden Club of Halifax Country is celebrating its 100-year anniversary. PAGE 10

RIDGE HAVEN

County Council OKs agreement with Ormond, new housing development in the works PAGE 4

UNDERPAID

Volusia school bus drivers ask for pay rate increase PAGE 5

WHAT TO WATCH 10 big issues at session halftime PAGE 5

DREAM TEAM

DISTRICT CHAMPS Mainland boys basketball wins big in title game

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For this Ormond Beach brother and sister medical team, focus on patient care runs more than skin deep PAGE 17

LEVEL UP Mainland girls win a regional game before falling in semis

INDEX

Briefs......................... PAGE 3, 5 Business.......................PAGE 17 Calendar........................PAGE 9 Cops Corner.................. PAGE 7 Letters...........................PAGE 6 Public Notices.............PAGE 20 Real Estate.................. PAGE 18 Your Town......................PAGE 6

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Buccaneer Zay Mincey (11) scores two with a layup in the District championship game against the Deltona Wolves.

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Camryn Campbell (5) draws the foul as teammates Jade Parks (12) and Nyasia James (10) are there to support.

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CITY WATCH

JARLEENE ALMENAS ASSOCIATE EDITOR

VSO finds stores selling alcohol to underage buyers The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office recently conducted an undercover operation that identified several violations of stores selling alcohol and nicotine products to customers under 21 years old, according to a press release.

A total of 17 stores throughout the county were found to be in violation, including one in Ormond Beach: The Shell gas station convenience store at 201 W. Granada Blvd.

The enforcement operations occurred on Jan. 21 and Feb.9, and the underage operative was able to make 16 purchases of tobacco or nicotine vape products as well as five purchases of alcoholic beverages, VCSO reported.

In October 2021, the state implemented new legislation that raised the minimum age to buy tobacco and nicotine products from 18 to 21.

The operations were conducted by the Deltona Narcotics Enforcement Team and the East and West Volusia Narcotics Task Forces, which include VCSO and its partnered police departments like Ormond Beach Police.

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Cassen Park redesign inches forward

Redistricting approved

Not entirely sold by any of the ideas presented for the redesign of Cassen Park, the Ormond Beach City Commission directed staff during a Feb. 15 workshop to combine design elements from each of the proposed concepts before putting a bid out for a professional design firm.

The last time the three-acre Cassen Park, located at the southwest corner of the Granada Bridge, was redesigned was 1985, a year after the fishing pier and bait shop building were constructed. In 2020, the commission OK’d city staff pursuit of a new bait shop design, which led to a park redesign project.

City staff came up with four concepts, which were presented to the public in early February via an online survey and a public meeting on Feb. 8. A total of 350 responded to the survey, with the majority — 174 respondents — favoring the fourth concept, the most drastic change of all with the redesigning of the park entrance, the addition of eight covered pavilions and a children’s playground, and the loss of the on-street parking along South Beach Street. It would also be the most expensive option, estimated to cost over $900,000.

Fifteen people attended the public meeting on Feb. 8, the majority of whom favored option one, which would change the least amount of things in the park, and would also be the cheapest at $700,000.

City Commissioner Susan Persis said that looking at all the responses from the public, there were certainly mixed opinions.

“I think that citizens are worried, you know, concerned about spending a lot of money, taxpayer’s money and so forth, and I heard that loud and clear,” she said.”

But a consensus she gathered was that people want more parking — including the existing on-street

The Ormond Beach City Commission unanimously approved an ordinance at its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 15, to amend the boundaries of the commission zones per the reapportionment plan that passed on Jan. 4.

Per the new map, the boundaries for Zone 4 remain the same as before. About 470 residents living between Airport Road and the Tomoka River were shifted to Zone 1 from Zone 3. Over 1,000 residents living in the North Beach Street area were shifted to Zone 2 from Zone 1.

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Concept four was the most popular among online survey respondents, but commissioners didn’t like the proposed playground, nor the eight covered pavilions.

parking — and they want a beautiful view of the park. The playground, however, concerned her, as it did other commissioners due to safety concerns since the park is primarily used as a boating facility.

“To me, there is a place for it, and this is not the place for a playground,” Commissioner Troy Kent said.

A fifth option for the park’s redesign was also proposed by residents Barry du Moulin, Jerry Janero and Bill Partington II, the mayor’s father.

City Public Works Director Shawn Finley called it “one of the best comments” the city’s ever received.

“This shows the dedication that we have in our community of people who are interested in this — that someone took the time to do a concept to show us what they think is the right way to do it,” Finley said.

Eight of the participants at the public meeting said they favored this design over the city’s concepts.

In a letter to the commission, Par-

tington II said he didn’t want the commission to vote on any of the proposed designs, including his own.

Instead, he asked the commission to determine what they wanted to see in the park to better instruct a design firm in a future request for proposals.

Through the discussion, commissioners also discussed lessening the amount of sidewalk and road intersections within the park to increase safety, and the importance of walking and jogging trails.

Mayor Bill Partington also suggested the city do a timelapse of the park so that engineers could see the walking and traffic patterns during a busy weekend at the park.

The cost of the project wasn’t a concern.

“The cost of $850,000 over 40 years — something that’s going to serve our residents for over 40 years — that’s like $116 a day,” Partington said. “The cost doesn’t seem that outrageous.”

“We do keep talking about low impact development, but you know, not a whole lot of movement.”

Debris removal approved The commission also approved 4-1 a contract for the second phase of debris removal and environmental site remediation for the property at 385 S. Old Kings Road, to cost $109,822.

City Commissioner Dwight Selby voted against, as he maintains the site cleanup should have been the responsibility of the seller.

BY THE NUMBERS

19.28% of the city’s general fund budget accounts for reserves, per the city’s annual financial report.

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Courtyards at Ormond Beach 48-unit apartment complex proposed for the northeast corner of North Yonge Street and Highland Avenue.

Critical Near Critical Vested Near Critical (on the verge of falling below Level of Service capacity)

Tymber Creek Apartments 300-unit apartment complex at 2011 W. Granada Blvd.

Avalon Park Daytona Beach proposing 10,000 homes and 1 million square feet of commercial by 2045, (3,250 homes and 200,000 square feet of commercial retail by 2030).

Epsilon Apartments 300-unit apartment com-

Latitude Margaritaville once complete, will be a 3-900-home development.

High costs, high needs JARLEENE ALMENAS ASSOCIATE EDITOR

When it comes to road programs, the list of needs Volusia County is long, and the sources of funding are few.

A total of 21 projects part of the county’s Five-Year Road Program are underway, in addition to the 10 new projects approved to be added to the list by the County Council last month. But the list isn’t comprehensive of infrastructure needs in the county.

“The road program is not a list of all the road projects that need to be done at the county,” said County Engineer Tadd Kasbeer. “It’s a list of ‘these are the road program projects that we have money for.’ Modified that, like I said this year, because funding is a little bit more scarce versus the cost to construct, so we adjusted it to be more of a priority list. So it is becoming more of , ‘OK what we can reasonably do and accomplish.’”

Of the 21 current projects, five

BRIEFS Volusia Sheriff Chitwood says Marsy’s Law shouldn’t apply to officers Volusia County Sheriff Michael Chitwood received approval Monday, Feb. 14, from the Florida Supreme Court to file a friend-of-the-court brief arguing that a 2018 constitutional amendment known as “Marsy’s Law” should not apply to law-enforcement officers. The approval came after the Supreme Court last week said Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri could file a brief taking a similar position.

The voter-approved Marsy’s Law amendment included a series of protections for crime victims. The briefs will address a Supreme Court case involving two Tallahassee police officers who invoked the law to prevent

are located within Impact Fee Zone 1 (which includes Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach, Holly Hill and Port Orange). They are: the widening of Williamson Boulevard to four lanes from Strickland Range Road to Hand Avenue; the widening of Williamson Boulevard through that intersection and the addition of a traffic signal; the addition of more turn lanes to the intersection of LPGA Boulevard and Clyde Morris Boulevard; improvements to LPGA Boulevard west of the interstate; and a study for the widening of Taylor Branch Road from Dunlawton Avenue to Clyde Morris Boulevard.

Since Volusia doesn’t use property taxes to fund road projects, there are four primary funding sources: state and federal grants; impact fees, generated by new development for capacity projects in their respective zones; proportionate fair share dollars, also generated by new development “in congested traffic areas” for capacity projects within their zones; and the 12-cent gas tax, which gener-

ates about $6 million a year for road improvements.

“The local option gas tax, while it has increased over time, it’s still generally below the cost of living,” Kasbeer said. “... But when you compare that to what material costs are, those are a lot higher now than they were before. So while we have the same amount of money, our buying power is really reduced overall.”

It generally costs the county about $5 million to add two lanes to one mile of road. With proportionate fair share dollars varying due to development year by year, impact fees and the gas tax are the most reliable sources of funding, Kasbeer said.

Progress is slow, particularly as road project costs are considerable. The Tom Staed Veterans Memorial Bridge project in Daytona Beach, which was completed in 2020, cost $48 million.

Of the 14 projects included in the five-year road program in 2016, 11 have been completed. In addition to the Veterans Memorial Bridge, some of the completed projects include

their identities from being released after use-of-force shooting incidents in which they were threatened. The officers argued they were victims in the incidents. The 1st District Court of Appeal last year agreed with the officers, leading the city of Tallahassee to take the case to the Supreme Court. In a motion Monday seeking to file a brief, Chitwood said his department “makes a concerted effort to be transparent and accountable” and has released the names of deputies who have been involved in shootings.

“VSO (the Volusia Sheriff’s Office) is interested in this appeal as it believes that the citizens should know the names of deputies who are involved in the use of deadly force while carrying out their official duties,” the motion said. “This disclosure of the deputies’ names not only promotes transparency and accountability but helps to rebuild the eroding public trust in law enforcement. VSO desires to continue disclosing the names of deputies

who are involved in the use of deadly force while in the execution of their official duties in order to continue promoting transparency and accountability.” The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case, though it has not set a date for arguments.

Vote by mail changes would add envelopes, ID numbers Republican legislative leaders for the second year in a row are targeting mail-in voting, this time with a proposal one supervisor of elections called “a recipe for disaster.”

The House and Senate this month began moving forward with far-reaching measures that would create a statewide elections security force, require elections supervisors to scrub the voting rolls more often and make voters provide personal identification data on mail-in ballots.

Under current law, voters enclose completed mail-in ballots inside

21 Volusia road program projects slowly underway

“We do our best to work our way down that list with the money we have available. The expectation is that we will get all the way through that list. It’s just a question of when.”

TADD KASBEER, Volusia County engineer

the widening of LPGA Boulevard to four lanes from Jimmy Ann Drive to Derbyshire Road, the reconstruction of Orange Avenue from Nova Road to Beach Street and the South Williamson Boulevard Extension from Airport Road to Pioneer Trail in Port Orange.

“We do our best to work our way down that list with the money we have available,” Kasbeer said. “The expectation is that we will get all the way through that list. It’s just a question of when.”

Growth in Impact Fee Zone 1 is

evident, Kasbeer said. Development occurs quicker than road construction, but Kasbeer said that, while he can’t predict the future, the county is aware of the large developments — like Avalon Park Daytona —that will impact the traffic corridors in Zone 1.

“The question will be what improvements ... [can be] put in place to help offset that traffic,” Kasbeer said. “And our philosophy is that the more alternate routes, the better.

The more opportunities for vehicles to find their way, the better off ... the network is going to be.”

“secrecy” envelopes before putting them inside another envelope to be mailed to county supervisors of elections or submitted at drop boxes manned by supervisors’ staff.

The proposals (SB 524, HB 7067) would require voters to put their double-enveloped ballots inside a third envelope and mark the last four digits of their driver’s license numbers, Social Security numbers, or state ID numbers — whichever number is on file with the election supervisor’s office — to be counted.

Currently, “secrecy” envelopes accompanying mail-in ballots do not have to be returned to supervisors for the votes to be deemed valid.

Lake County Supervisor of Elections Alan Hays, a Republican who is a former state senator, called requiring voters to use a “certification” envelope and provide the identification number on file with the supervisor’s office “a recipe for disaster.”

“Getting voters to follow instructions is not easy,” Hays told the Senate Ethics and Elections Committee

on Feb. 1. “If you think they’re going to follow the instructions with all of these envelopes, you’ve got another thought coming.”

The Senate panel approved the measure, which faces one more committee before the full Senate could vote on it. A House committee signed off on a similar bill (HB 7057) last week.

During a news conference Monday, Feb. 14, voting-rights advocates blasted what they characterized as the Republican-controlled Legislature’s latest attempt to make it harder for Floridians to cast their ballots.

“If it sounds confusing, that’s because that’s the purpose,” said Abdelilah Skhir, voting rights policy strategist for the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida.

Florida voters already have to provide the last four digits of the identification on file with the supervisors’ office to request mail-in ballots, a provision included in an elections bill (SB 90) passed last year.

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County households with one annual beach driving pass per year, as he said residents already pay for the beach with taxes. He also wishes to increase the utilization of the Ocean Center.

As far the issue of growth goes, Kent said everyone knows it doesn’t pay for itself, so elected officials have to ensure infrastructure is in place so that roads, schools and utilities can handle the impacts.

Kent said that during his time on the City Commission, he has helped keep Ormond’s tax rate one of the lowest in the county out of the 16 municipalities, while keeping a high level of services and healthy general fund reserves. Some of the projects and initiatives Kent said he’s been heavily involved with include the creation of Andy Romano Beachfront Park, Rockefeller Gardens, keeping the city’s 75-foot building height restriction, the Reel in the Fun kids fishing tournament, and bringing reuse water to the south peninsula.

“I think that my results and my leadership really speak for themselves,” Kent said. “I get things done.”

On Feb. 11, District 4 got its fourth candidate: Michael McLean, a former Seminole County Commissioner and resident of Daytona Beach.

McLean, who owns McLean Strategies LLC, a governmental and business consulting firm, also served on the Lake May City Commission for six years prior to his four-years on the Seminole County Commission.

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Troy Kent will end his 19 years of service in Ormond Beach; instead, he’ll run for a seat on the Volusia County Council.

ment works, he added.

“There’s such a long process to get anything done,” said Sargent, who has worked in insurance for over 20 years. “And that’s what I’ve been studying over the years — how to be efficient and getting done in the government.”

One of the city issues he’s interested is public safety. Sargent said the city needs to work on recruiting and retaining police officers as well as providing an option for emergency care on the beachside.

He’s also interested in working on a plan for derelict vessels in the Halifax River and re-examining local options for glass recycling, and believes the city website is due for an improvement to allow people to remotely tune in to city workshops and make viewing projects and

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One Ormond Beach resident has filed to run for the open Zone 2 City Commission seat.

Travis Sargent grew up in the city before enlisting in the Marine Corps, and returned to raise his family. He filed to run on Jan. 27. He said he’s been involved in local government for the past several years, having attended City Commission meetings and workshops to stay informed, which has in turn showed him the importance of learning how govern-

planned developments — including their funding sources — more userfriendly.

“I’m going to be listening to the residents and be open-minded,” Sargent said. “I’m not going to be a rubber stamp for development. ... I think we have to do what’s best for the residents of Ormond.”

City Commission Zone 1 also has a new candidate.

Joseph Valerio, a spacecraft systems engineer for the Orion spacecraft, filed to run on Feb. 4. He will be running against current Planning Board member Lori Tolland.

Valerio moved to Ormond Beach about five years ago, and said he and his wife chose the city due to its natural beauty and small-town charm.

He is no stranger to politics, having ran for county supervisor in 1984 in Santa Barbara, California, and campaigned in the Maryland governor’s race several years ago.

“There are a few things that have been going on in the city that I want to get involved in directly,” Valerio said. “Voting is not good enough for me. I need to be active, get involved and see if I can make a difference.”

Some of the issues he’s been keeping an eye on include public safety to improve the benefits and pay for police officers, and growth that is “properly vetted.”

Valerio said he’s concerned about wetlands and believes that any development that occurs needs to take them into consideration. The Zone 1 resident is also concerned about the airport runway extension, which he said he’s not in favor of.

“We can’t just have growth without considering our infrastructure, and again, protecting the wetlands, and that’s not been going on,” Valerio said.

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Travis Sargent is running for City Commission, Zone 2.

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Joseph Valerio is running for Zone 1.

County Council OKs agreement with Ormond The Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement amendment grants the city of Ormond Beach jurisdiction over the proposed Ridge Haven development in the U.S. 1 corridor.

JARLEENE ALMENAS ASSOCIATE EDITOR

The Volusia County Council unanimously approved on Tuesday, Feb. 15, an amendment to the county’s Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement with the city of Ormond Beach, which will facilitate the possible development of a new residential project.

The city and county entered into the original agreement in 2014, according to the council agenda item summary, with the goal to ensure utilities are delivered to an area that will eventually be annexed by the city. The new amendment involves 103 acres located north of U.S. 1 and east of Plantation Oaks Boulevard in unincorporated Volusia County, a development known as Ridge Haven. A maximum of 298 units could be built, if a development order is ultimately approved by the Ormond Beach City Commission. A site plan has not yet been submitted to the city.

The ISBA would prevent the developer from having to go before both the county and the city for separate development orders, as a portion of the development lies within the existing ISBA, and would result in the annexation of Ridge Haven into the city. This is the second amendment approved for the ISBA; the first involved the development of Plantation Oaks. The City Commission approved the amendment on second

“The public doesn’t think we say no enough to how we develop.”

Jeff Brower, County Council Chair

reading at its Dec. 7, 2021 meeting.

“The Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement has been a very useful tool in the U.S. 1 corridor, starting back in 2014,” Ormond Beach Planning Director Steven Spraker said.

“It’s led to code enforcement, it’s led to infrastructure — new water and sewer lines going through the U.S. 1 corridor — and it’s led to partnerships with private property owners for landscaping. So there’s been a lot of activity, a lot of positive activity, I think, in the U.S. 1 corridor.”

While the approval was unanimous, there was discourse on the council regarding concern about the development and whether this project could be altered to follow Low Impact Development principles.

But in order to do that, the council would have had to turn down the ISBA amendment and renegotiate a new sub-agreement.

Volusia County Councilwoman Heather Post said she understood that, but pointed out that low impact development is achievable. She questioned at what point should the council stand firm on their view of what Volusia should be doing and what the future should look like.

“We do keep talking about low impact development, but you know, not a whole lot of movement,” she said.

Volusia County Council Chair Jeff Brower said he had gone back and forth on how he would vote, but said that ultimately, he believed the county had gotten every concession they could for the Ridge Haven project.

“The public doesn’t think we say no enough to how we develop,” Brower said. “Not to ‘If we’re going to develop, if we’re going to grow’ — We are going to grow. We have to do it responsibly.”

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Volusia County school bus drivers ask for pay rate increase JARLEENE ALMENAS ASSOCIATE EDITOR

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Volusia County Schools bus drivers and attendants are asking the district for a pay rate increase.

ators transporting 24,000 students. There are 50 vacancies that need to be filled.

“We are utilizing everybody possible to meet the needs of our students during this challenging time, and we are truly at the bottom of our resource barrel so to speak,” Schulz wrote. “We are using everyone in our organization who is authorized to drive or be an attendant, even though they are now serving in other capacities.”

Volusia County’s bus drivers are not alone in their plight.

According to The News Service of Florida, there are proposals moving through the House and Senate that aim to address the shortages of school workers, including bus drivers, as districts around the state experience low staffing levels for such employees.

House Bill 1017 and Senate Bill 1576 would require school districts to fund incentives to recruit and retail support staff, subject to the Legislature providing funds for the effort.

Superintendents would have to identify positions within their district with at least 20% of jobs vacant.

Schulz said the district is experiencing delays in the hiring process due to COVID-19, and that they did lose some drivers due to their health

concerns, but that the district is “hiring ambitious new drivers, many who never considered driving a bus before.”

The district aims to hire at least 20 more drivers by the end of the fiscal year.

Since the beginning of the year, the district has hired two new bus assistants and one operator, according to personnel action items brought before the School Board for approval. Four bus assistants and four bus operators have resigned.

“We have days that we’re stressed to the point that it’s unbearable,” said bus operator Mark Irwin at the School Board meeting. “The buses are overloaded. The kids’ behavior is terrible. Parents are angry with us, and we’re short handed. We’re running multiple routes and running late.”

Fellow bus operator Sheila Rush said she’d been a bus driver for over 20 years and still doesn’t make a living wage. She shared she had been “in tears” last month when her 16-year-old granddaughter shared she made just $2 less than her an hour working at a Wendy’s fast food restaurant.

“I’m here, not because of the money, because there’s nothing there, but it’s because of the heart,” Rush said.

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10 big issues at session halftime Abortion, the state budget, and education top the list.

JIM SAUNDERS

headed toward passing a record budget for the fiscal year that will start July 1. The Senate last week rolled out a $108.6 billion proposal, while the House proposed a $105.3 billion spending plan.

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EDUCATION

The Florida Legislature’s 60-day session reached its halfway point Wednesday, Feb. 9. Here are snapshots of 10 big issues in the session: ABORTION

The Republican-controlled House and Senate are moving forward with a proposal that would prevent physicians from providing abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.

The heavily debated proposal is similar to a Mississippi law that is being reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court.

BUDGET

Flush with cash from federal stimulus money and higherthan-expected state tax collections, lawmakers appear

Some of the session’s fiercest debates are playing out on education bills, including House and Senate measures that involve how racerelated issues are taught in schools an outgrowth of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ push to prevent teaching of critical race theory. Lawmakers also could address school discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity.

ELECTIONS

The House and Senate have started moving forward with proposals that include adding steps for voting by mail and creating a state office to investigate alleged election irregularities. Republicans contend the bills would help curb fraud, while Democrats say they would make it harder for people to vote.

HEALTH CARE AND COVID-19

Senate Republicans appear poised to approve the confirmation of state Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, who has drawn heavy opposition from Democrats because of his views on COVID-19.

Lawmakers also are looking at issues such as staffing standards for nursing homes, which face worker shortages.

IMMIGRATION News Service file photo

Gov. Ron DeSantis gave his State of the State address Jan. 11 to formally start the legislative session.

TRIBUTES Richard L. Marsh 1952-2022

In a priority of DeSantis, Republican lawmakers are pursuing bills that seek to boost immigration enforcement and penalize companies that transport undocumented immigrants into Florida.

Opponents contend, in part, that the bills could prevent unaccompanied immigrant children from being brought into Florida for care and shelter.

INSURANCE

With homeowners seeing hefty rate increases or losing policies, it remains unclear how lawmakers will address problems in the propertyinsurance system. A Senate proposal, in part, targets roofdamage claims that insurers blame for increased costs. A House proposal focuses on issues related to the statebacked Citizens Property Insurance Corp.

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A group of bus drivers in Volusia County spoke at the School Board meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 8 to voice a united plea: Give us a living wage.

Sporting a yellow shirt that read “I carry precious cargo,” bus operator Jenny Diaz told the board that bus drivers have long endured poor wages despite their high level of responsibilities. Bus drivers are doing their jobs to the best of their abilities, she said, while often dealing with rudeness and disrespect from parents and students, all while feeling unappreciated and undervalued.

“Day to day, I come to work even when I’m sick because I know we’re short on drivers and attendants, and I don’t want the kids on the streets waiting for long periods of times to be picked up,” Diaz said.

She shared that she makes $13.26 an hour, though she has worked for VCS for four years, and spoke about costs of living continuing to rise.

The current rate of pay for bus drivers are $11.44 for training and $13 an hour for contracted employees.

“We safeguard the lives of hundreds of children every day,” Diaz said. “That’s a lot of risk and responsibilities.

We deserve better.”

In an email to the Observer, Volusia County Schools spokesperson Kelly Schulz said that in the fall of 2019, the district had 202 bus operators transporting 23,000 students.

At this moment, the district stated they have 172 bus oper-

It’s got nearly 10,000 square feet of space, but just 736 square feet of it is dedicated to the fire station. The remainder of Volusia County Fire Rescue’s site on Tiger Bay Road in Daytona Beach, while called Station 15, is used for training and an apparatus bay that houses the county’s HazMat fire engine.

The county had plans to expand and remodel the facility to convert it into a functional fire station. But now the county has a new plan to relocate Station 15 and reduce response times in the process.

On Tuesday, Feb. 1, the Volusia County Council approved a proposal for the county to negotiate the purchase of the existing United Way building and property at 3747 W. International Speedway Blvd. in Daytona Beach. If the purchase goes through, the current Fire Rescue training facility would stay put and the new site would be transformed into a fully-functional fire station. The new facility would shave approximately 2.5 minutes off Fire Rescue’s response time to get to the ISB area.

The United Way has plans of its own to relocate from the current site, which includes an approximately 6,726-square-foot building and more than three acres of land.

Fire Rescue budgeted $783,000 to renovate the current Station 15, with the money coming from fire impact fees and the county’s fire fund. Instead, they hope to use about $700,000 of the money to buy the United Way site, which just became available last month.

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It is with deep sorrow that Cheryl Marsh announces the passing of her husband, partner, and best friend, Richard L. Marsh, of Flagler Beach, Florida. Richard passed away peacefully on January 5th, 2022 to be with the Lord. He was 69 years old.

Richard was born in Traverse City, Michigan, to the late Lucile Rowe Marsh and Lloyd H. Marsh. In his early years, Richard traveled throughout the Midwest as a man of business before making his way South, where he met the love of his life Cheryl, who he married in August of 2001.

Richard was the founder of Safe Ship®, a national chain of packing and shipping stores. While taking pride in his work and cherishing his marriage to Cheryl, he enjoyed conver-

sation and connection with customers and mentored others interested in entrepreneurship. Anyone who met Richard never forgot his endearing personality and infectious smile that lit up the room. He enjoyed giving life lessons and sharing his love for Christ, from whom he received his strength.

Richard always made sure to share how God had brought the most beautiful, caring, and loving woman into his life and how it had forever changed him.

Helping others and giving back was how Richard honored God and the many wonderful gifts that he was given. Memorial donations may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project in Richard’s name, PO Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

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Calling it the “Local Business Protection Act,” the Senate passed a bill that could lead to businesses filing lawsuits against cities and counties if ordinances cause lost profits of 15% or more. The issue, which has drawn heavy attention from local governments, is pending in House committees.

REDISTRICTING

Lawmakers have passed new maps for state House and Senate districts as part of the once-a-decade reapportionment process. But a map for congressional districts remains in limbo after the DeSantis administration offered a proposal that includes revamping a North Florida district that was designed to help elect Black candidates.

TAXES

Lawmakers near the end of the legislative session will likely agree on a tax-cut package, though it remains unclear whether they will approve a DeSantis proposal to suspend gasoline taxes for five months starting July 1. Lawmakers are looking at increasing the homestead propertytax exemption for teachers, military members and first responders.

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LETTERS On redistricting Dear Editor: “Who are you running against?”

It’s one of the top questions I get asked by voters as a candidate for Congress after I ask them to sign a petition to qualify my name for the ballot. My response is “I don’t know” followed by a technical — and very boring — explanation of the process, which includes mentioning the U.S. Census, COVID and politics that ends with “waiting on the state government to approve

YOUR TOWN NEW BOOK SERIES Ormond Beach author Sarah Beliza Tucker has launched a new book series.

Titled, “Thomas The Tiger’s Terrible Twos,” the book revolves around 2-year-old Thomas and his family on a tantrum-filled trip to the shoe store. The book is available at https://amzn.to/3r8LKc8

SILVERSMITH IS OCEAN ART GALLERY’S ARTIST OF THE MONTH

Glenda Greenberg

Ocean Art Gallery selected professional silversmith Glenda Greenberg as its featured artist for the month of February, celebrating the occasion with an opening reception and fashion show on Saturday, Feb. 5.

Greenberg, of Flagler Beach, has been a silversmith for 16 years,

new district lines. We should know

by June.”

Unfortunately, some people don’t like that answer. Admittedly, I don’t like that answer either. The current hangup involves the governor, courts and the issue of racial gerrymandering. From my view, the issue is regarding minority representation versus constitutionality of gerrymandering. One set of proposed district lines could result in racial minorities across Florida having a disproportionately lower representation in the U.S. House of Representatives. Meanwhile, the other side of the issue is making district lines make sense by having districts encompass communities

though she’s always been surrounded by art, as her mom was an artist herself. Prior to working with silver, Greenberg painted with acrylics on leather, but she soon sought a lighter medium to work with. She attended the Boca Raton Museum Art School, and walked by a silversmithing class one day. Greenberg thought it looked like a lot of fun, and was hooked after her first class.

“There are many forms of jewelrymaking, but my particular technique is called fabrication,” she said.

Greenberg smiths all her pieces by hand, and tends to build them around her choice of stone. A couple of her favorites are turquoise and larimar, a blue-colored stoned mined in the Dominican Republic.

The fashion show held at her opening reception was wonderful, she said. While she has put on fashion shows in the past, as she is also a hair dresser, this was the first time a show had been planned for her jewelry.

Jewelry artists are often not as recognized in the art world, so Greenberg said it is an honor to show her work among the other talented artists at Ocean Art Gallery.

She said gallery owners Frank and Bibi Gromling have been supportive of her work for several years, dating back to their first gallery in Flagler Beach. Ocean Art Gallery moved to Ormond in 2018.

“Ormond Beach has welcomed us with open arms and we’ve really enjoyed being in Ormond Beach,” she said.

with geographical cohesion.

One example is a proposed district which would stretch about 200 miles between Jacksonville and Tallahassee. The map submitted by the state house divides Ormond Beach into two different congressional districts. It’s not reasonable to divide a city into multiple congressional districts.

The purpose is to have Florida elect representatives that are closer aligned with the backgrounds of the residents as a whole, leaving one side or the other feeling like they’ve been wronged. While there is no perfect solution, one idea which would help alleviate both ills is using something called Multi-

Member Districts. This allows districts to be much larger and also elect more representative candidates from that area. Gerrymandering can be lessened by having larger sized districts and electing more than one candidate from that district. Maybe 14 Multi-Member Districts, each electing two members to the U.S. House of Representatives is the way.

JOE HANNOUSH Ormond Beach

Editor’s note: Joe Hannoush is running for U.S. House of Representatives District 6.

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Volusia County School Board member Carl Persis, OBE Principal Shannon Hays, and Dr. Philip J. Shapiro, chair of the Historical Society’s Preservation Committee.

ORMOND BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY BEGINS NEW PRESERVATION AWARD INITIATIVE The Ormond Beach Historical Society recently initiated a new award to recognize and highlight the preservation of historic homes, buildings and sites in the Ormond Beach area.

According to an email from Historical Society President Bonda Garrison, the organization’s intent is to “call attention to the efforts of individuals, businesses, and other organizations to preserve these historic structures for future generations. The program is modeled on a similar one at the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Awards will be

presented several times a year.”

Ormond Beach Elementary was the first recipient of the award, which was presented at the Historical Society’s annual meeting on Jan. 21. The school was built in 1917 as the Corbin School, and is listed on the city’s Local Landmarks list. OBE Principal Shannon Hay and Volusia County School Board member Carl Persis accepted the award.

In addition to the plaque, a sign was displayed in front of the school for a week.

QUILTERS’ TIME TO SHINE, AT QUILT WEEK

“Moonlit Garden Bunny Hop,” will be among the 240 other semi-finalist quilts in the contest, according to a press release by the Racing Fingers Quilt Guild.

Other members with quilts on show include Debbie Morse, whose quilt is covered with men’s shirts; and Aurora Lowell, with her quilt “Flower Garden.” Lowell’s quilt was featured in the American Quilter’s Society 2022 calendar for the month of October, available for purchase at the event.

The Guild was also awarded a $1,000 gift card by Joann’s Fabrics for their charity work, which also includes making and donating “Honor Quilts” for Volusia’s Veterans Court, as well as for Project Warm. Visit racingfingersquiltguild.com.

Members of the Racing Fingers Quilt Guild will showcase quilts at the 2022 American Quilter’s Society Quilt Week, to be held February 2326 at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach.

One member, Jean Roth, is a semifinalist in the event. Her quilt,

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ADOPTABLE PETS Avatar, an 8-year-old terrier and American Staffordshire mix. His adoption fee has been paid by a donor.

Mango, a 9-yearold terrier and American Pit Bull mix. Her adoption fee has also been paid by a donor.

Panda, a 7-yearold American bulldog mix. Her adoption fee is $35.

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Peter Mannino, president of Bank of America East Central Florida; and Buck James, executive director of Halifax Urban Ministries Inc.

CORRECTION

HUM RECEIVES LARGE DONATION Halifax Urban Ministries, Inc. recently received $25,000 from Bank of America in support of the nonprofit’s mission to address food insecurity in Volusia and Flagler counties.

According to a press release, the donation is part of an incentive “encouraging bank employees to receive their COVID-19 booster shots

while supporting the overall health and well-being of the community.”

For each bank employee who recorded receiving a booster shot, the bank donated $100 to local hunger relief organizations, in addition to a company contribution. The bank has partnered with HUM since 2006 and has donated over $200,000.

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In last week’s State of the City address story, we incorrectly stated that the Daytona Beach International Airport terminal’s renovation resulted in the creation of 360 new jobs and a $150 million private investment. This is actually a result of a $4 million federal economic development grant.

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His adoption fee is $125.

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CANDY MAN 7:00 p.m. — 500 block of South Atlantic Avenue Larceny. A local gas station is seeking to pursue charges after an unknown man stole a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups candy bar and a hamburger.

Police report that the man was seen on surveillance footage entering the store and taking the items. The store manager told officers that she had personally caught him stealing from the store three times in the past and that she had told him not to come into the store “hundreds of times,” Police asked if the man had been previously trespassed from the store, and the manager said no. She said she believed the man lived in the motel next door.

POSSESSED 10:56 p.m. — 100 block of Williamson Boulevard Possession of a schedule II substance. Police arrested a 53-year-old man from Palatka who was staying in a hotel room and was found to be in possession of heroin, though hotel staff thought he had been facing a possession of a different kind.

According to his arrest report, staff received noise complaints coming from his hotel room and told officers that he had been making loud noises similar to “The Exorcist” when they checked on him. When officers arrived at the scene, they could hear loud screams coming from the room even from several doors down. They spoke with the man, informing him that he was being trespassed from the hotel.

The man was adamant that the substances were not illegal drugs, but testing of the substances proved otherwise.

Detectives charge for altercation man, 29, with involving weapons possessing child at SHS porn, sexually Two men were arrested for abusing dog disrupting a school event and possessing weapons on campus property after they engaged in a physical altercation following a basketball game at Seabreeze High School on Friday, Feb. 11.

According to Daytona Beach Police arrest reports, 25-year-old Justin Morales, of Deltona, and 20-year-old Romello Neal, of Daytona Beach, were seen by witnesses around 8:30 p.m. throwing punches at each other outside of the gymnasium, after which Morales reached into his waistband as though for a weapon. The men continued to verbally argue until a spectator exclaimed one of the men had a gun, and spectators fled into the gymnasium.

Morales and Romello then left the school.

Officers conducted a traffic stop on Morales’ vehicle, and his passengers told police that Morales had been attacked by Romello, and that in turn he hit him with his car keys. Morelos also told Romello he had a box cutter knife during the fight, according to his arrest report, and witnesses claimed that Romello had replied with: “You ain’t got nothing, I’ve got a gun,” triggering spectators to flee.

There was no blood on the knife, nor on Morales’ car keys.

While interviewing Morales, officers received a phone call that eventually led to the discovery of a firearm and ammunition in a vehicle’s trunk. Romello later notified dispatch of his location to speak with officers.

Morales and Romello were taken to jail, where they are both held with no bond.

An Ormond Beach man has been arrested and charged with 11 counts of possessing child pornography and six counts of sexual activity involving animals after the Volusia Sheriff’s Office was alerted via a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Brandon Shelton, 29, was arrested Tuesday on a warrant as a result of the investigation conducted by the VSO’s Child Exploitation Unit since October 2021 During the investigation, 11 electronic files of videos and photos were located that portrayed children in sexually exploitative situations. The victims were estimated to range from as young as 2 or 3 years old to 7 to 9. Shelton told detectives he had downloaded and forwarded suspected child pornography.

In addition, Shelton said he was the male subject wearing a gold watch in videos while having sexual contact with his wife’s dog.

On Jan. 6, detectives executed a search warrant at Shelton’s home, where they interviewed Shelton. They seized multiple items, electronics, his gold watch and two family dogs. The dogs were turned over to Volusia County Animal Services.

Detectives do not believe Shelton manufactured child pornography.

He posted $116,000 bail and was released from the Volusia County Branch Jail, as he awaits his court appearance.

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The ‘Chicago’ Journals The other side of the curtain, at Spruce Creek High School JULIA AMBROSE CONTRIBUTING WRITER

What’s it like to be in a high school musical? I happen to be a murderess, Annie, in an upcoming, iconic show, along with several Ormond Beach residents, so I’ve been keeping a journal since we started rehearsals.

Here’s what it’s like from the other side of the curtain, at “Chicago: High School Edition.”

JAN. 10

The cast has just come back from winter break and we are ready to get to work. Before the break, we focused on vocal rehearsals with our vocal director, Timothy Wilds, and now we will start the process of adding choreography and blocking to the show. We have about two months until opening, and everyone is really excited for the show to pick up.

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being principal dancer so early on in her high school years. “I’m grateful for the opportunity,” she said, adding that she’s excited to show off all of her hard work. Brie is the only freshman featured in the more difficult choreography, so there is a lot of pressure on her this year.

JAN. 14

Dancer Avery Branch has been a member of the Spruce Creek Theater Department since her freshman year, and is excited to act as Dance Captain for the second time. She performs at many regional theaters, such as the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and Theater West End. Recently, she starred as Jovie in the Dr. Phillips Center’s production of “Elf: The Musical.” Avery describes musical theater as her “greatest passion.” For “Chicago,” she will play Hunyak, a Hungarian murderess.

JAN. 15

Rehearsal has been getting quite intense now that we are nearing the show. I know the company can remain positive and supportive for the remainder of the process.

I spoke with Lina Nasr. She said, “I’m ecstatic to show off my skill of juggling that I have been practicing specifically for this show.” Lina has learned how to juggle for the number “Razzle Dazzle,” in which we create a circus effect about the art of concealing the truth and lying in court.

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My best friend Maegan Feldman and I go to the vending machines to get our munchies every rehearsal. Munchies are a mix of Sun Chips, pretzels and Cheetos and have become our rehearsal tradition. A majority of the cast eat their munchies in between scenes or dances.

JAN. 13

Today I was talking with freshman Brie Flynn about the pressures of

Freshman Janie Tyree feels nervous to perform her hula hoop tricks in “Razzle Dazzle.” She has been practicing for so long and wants her theater debut to be flawless. She has done theater since fourth grade and enjoys singing above all else.

Lauren Bowrosen has her first lead in a mainstage, and it is her perfect comeback after having vocal nodules. She is most excited for the show to “come to life.” Lauren is portraying Velma Kelly in “Chicago” — singing, dancing and nailing Velma’s iconic attitude.

JAN. 20

Actress Yara Nasr portrays Roxie Hart in this production of “Chicago.”

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CREATIVE TEAM Director: Jill Cicciarelli Choreographer: Kim Ball Music Director: Timothy Wilds Lighting Designer: Dylan Molitor Sound and Projection Designer: Ethan Rich Scenic Designer: Tori Oakes Stage Manager: Rhea Khemlani Rights Information: “Chicago: High School Edition” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals.

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Roxie experiences the trials of rising fame all while attempting to clear her name for the murder of Fred Caseley (played by Connor Barie). It is interesting to watch Roxie’s story come to life on stage. Yara’s sly Roxie is a contrast from Lauren’s curt Velma.

The dynamic between these two is so fun to watch because it allows us to understand both characters’ backstories.

JAN. 24

Suzie Kidwell is a senior and is completing her high school theater experience this year. Suzie and I like to dance around in the costume room and wear wigs. It is fun to be able to surround myself with good friends who like to have fun with me.

JAN. 31

As we are about to head into February, everyone is nervous for the month leading up to opening and excited for tech elements to come into play. The creative team is working hard.

The set is officially built and walkable. It is multidimensional, with doors, jail bars, and platforms. It’s the most elaborate set we have had yet. We still have to put up the measures that make the set safe to perform on, but it is an amazing start.

Scenic designer Torie Oakes makes the world come to life.

FEB. 2

Final costume call was completed today, and it is about that time to start performing with props. Like other murderesses’ costumes, mine is a sleek black leotard with a skirt, sparkle tights and gloves, and hair accessories. The entire cast is in all black, making the dancing look sharp and precise.

FEB. 3

Today we are painting the set and adding lights. The tinsel is added to the border of the stage, and there are additional projections for the stage right. At this point we are working on running and cleaning the entire show all the way through. It is a work in progress.

FEB. 4

Jozeph Santiago is excited for his last musical with his closest friends at Spruce Creek. Zeph is also a costume manager for 30+ actors in “Chicago,” and each costume reflects everyone’s character and the show perfectly.

FEB. 5

The brick wall has been added to the set, and we are about to paint the wood pieces. The whole “old theater coming back to life vision” is really being executed. We have incorporated a ghost light effect into the overture as cast members get the old abandoned theater back on its feet.

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Matthew Monroe is thrilled to open “Chicago.” The show experience has gone by so fast, and it has been amaz-

The cast of Spruce Creek High School’s “Chicago: High School Edition,” which opens Feb. 18-19. Julia Ambrose is on the far right of the front row.

ing seeing it all come together. Matthew plays the character “Emcee” and introduces all of the main acts.

He also tap dances!

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Morgan Gurtis is an assistant stage manager, she has been able to see the show come together since the very beginning. She is extremely proud of the work that everyone has put in, so she hopes you’ll buy tickets and enjoy the show.

FEB. 10

Christine Ngo, a member of the crew, feels confident. She has been on the tech crew for three years and is one of the main components for the company backstage.

FEB. 12

It is less than a week away from opening, and now we are incorporating the costumes, hair, and makeup elements. I’m excited to show the audience that although each costume is black, they incorporate their own unique elements of whimsy.

FEB. 13

Reflecting back on the process, I am now mentally preparing for tech week alongside the rest of the company. This week, we will be working late but are so excited for the debut on Friday. I can’t wait for it to all come to life. As a senior, I am grateful for the theater experience and excited to share our hard work with the community.

HOW TO SEE THE SHOW Spruce Creek High School presents “Chicago: High School Edition,” with shows at 7 p.m. Feb. 18-19 and Feb. 25-26, with one last show at 3 p.m.

Feb. 27, all at the Spruce Creek High School auditorium. Buy your tickets ($15 adults, $10 students) at www. teachtix.com/sprucecreek. No cash sales.

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FRIDAY, FEB. 25

EDWARDS TWINS: CHER, STREISAND AND MORE When: 7 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, 399 N. US. 1 Details: Remember all the variety shows from the 70s and 80s? See them live and recreated by Las Vegas impersonators. From Sonny and Cher, to Elton John and Lionel Richie. the Edwards Twins will bring your favorite superstars to town. Tickets start at $20.

The PAC’s box office is open Tuesday-Friday from noon to 5 p.m. Tickets can also be purchased online at ormondbeach.org/PAC

BOAT HANDLING CLASS Boat Handling Class is being offered starting Feb. 22 by America’s Boating Club, Daytona Beach Sail and Power Squadron and hosted by Halifax River Yacht Club at 331 S. Beach St. This is a six-to-eight week course held Tuesday nights 7-9 p.m. Boat Handling is intended for

newer recreational boaters who want to learn more about skilled boat handling in a variety of situations.

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100 years of beauty and service Garden Club of Halifax Country reaches centennial JARLEENE ALMENAS ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Feb. 28 will mark the Garden Club of Halifax Country’s 100th anniversary.

The oldest garden club in the state of Florida, the GCHC is more than just a group of ladies who love plants.

In its century of existence, members have worked diligently on education, conservation, beautification and historic preservation projects throughout the Halifax area. From the two-decade-long effort to preserve Tuscawilla Park in Daytona Beach to the restoration of Rockefeller Gardens in the 1970s, civic engagement has been a cornerstone of what GCHC is all about.

“I think we’ve kept true to our

mission, and interested women in those things,” said GCHC president Linda Armour. “Conservation, the environment, education still stay in the forefront, and then people go into their specialties.”

The GCHC was founded on Feb. 28, 1922, by Mrs. Joseph Ellicott in Ormond Beach with 10 members.

Together with garden clubs in Jacksonville, Winter Park and Miami, it helped to found the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs in 1924. Since the GCHC’s inception, it has grown into a group of 60 members. A member of The Garden Club of America, its community involvement includes the development of the sensory garden at the Museum of Arts and Sciences, the relocation and renovation of the 1885 Emmons Cottage at the Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens, and the restoration of Vadner Park in Ormond Beach, which

will have a grand opening in April 2022.

A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE

An anniversary event was held at the Anderson-Price Memorial Building on Feb. 8, where members celebrated the milestone and learned more about the club’s history. Nine scrapbooks contain 100 years of memories, and Kay Acquaro, chairman of the GCHC Centennial Committee, was in charge of condensing and narrating those memories in a 20-minute powerpoint, in line with the club’s centennial theme of “Bridging the Past, Present and Future.”

“It was a trip down memory lane for a lot of people,” said Acquaro, who has been a member of the GCHC for 40 years.

While four decades of dedication seems significant, Acquaro is not

The Garden Club of Halifax Country is celebrating its centennial anniversary this month.

Courtesy of Lisa Watts

Nine scrapbooks contain 100 years of garden club memories.

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the club’s longest-standing member.

Lupe Burt — a direct descendant of Frederick Law Olmstead, a landscape architect best known for designing Central Park in New York City and the Biltmore Estate in North Carolina, and whose bicentennial birth is also being celebrated by the Garden Club of America this year — has been a member for 60 years.

Armour, who joined in 2012, said one of the main things members love about the GCHC is the camaraderie and friendships. And that leads to interesting anecdotes over the years.

“We always laugh at the first project for Mrs. Ellicott in 1922 and her ladies was to make sure ugly billboards were not in town,” Armour said. “And she was going to hire the Boy Scouts to get out with their hatchets and chop them down. That is lore that happens to be true. So way back in 1922, they had the idea that cities should be beautiful.”

Club member Lisa Watts, chair-

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man of communications, said she has learned a lot since she joined three years ago. She’s always loved gardening, but she didn’t realize how much more the club did.

“I think the awareness is what I’m so happy to do,” Watts said. “When I joined the club, I had no idea about the different things they do like the children’s programs and the scholarships. ... I’m really proud to be a part of it, and I hope to be a small part of continuing forward and being a part of a project that, in a 100 years, somebody will say, ‘Look what she was part of when she was in the club.’”

GCHC has been a finalist for the Garden Club of America Founders Fund twice in its lifetime. The first time was in 1991 with its “Window in the Forest Children’s Garden and Interpretive Center,” and then again in 2021 for the Vadner Park restoration project. To additionally celebrate its centennial, the club created a new logo that pays tribute to its deep-rooted value of native plants.

In 1991, the club played a significant role in Florida’s adoption of the Coreopsis as its official wildflower.

The new GCHC logo contains this flower.

Centennial celebrations are not over. From March 30-31, the club will host a Garden Club of America flower show, titled “Bridges,” at the Oceanside Country Club, located at 75 N. Halifax Drive. It is free and open to the public.

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Ajai Harrell (24), Nick Antoine, Zay Mincey(11).

District domination: boys basketball team bring home the trophy MICHELE MEYERS CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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he Mainland boys basketball team seized the District 4-5A championship title in a runaway 54-25 win against Deltona on Feb. 11 at home.

Mainland coach Joe Giddens annually constructs a tough schedule to prepare his team for the playoffs. This season, the Bucs played Jacksonville Jackson, Lake Highland Prep and Orlando Christian Prep, all of which are ranked among the state’s top 10.

“I think the schedule is what got us prepared for this,” he said. “Every year I’ve organized the schedule to be really hard because if it’s hard, it will help us in the long run.

“That’s the strategy I do. We go play in Orlando. We go play so many tournaments. I try to play tough tournaments to get us ready.”

Mainland kept Deltona’s score to single digits each quarter until the fourth when the Wolves scored 10 points.

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Photos by Michele Meyers

Mainland guard Jordan Porter gets some air before he is fouled

Buccaneer Nick Antoine (20) up for two as Ajai Harrell (24) watches the action.

Buccaneers level-up: Girls team wins regional game before falling in semis The Mainland High School girls basketball team won their regional quarterfinal game against Arnold High School.

MICHELE MEYERS CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Mainland girls basketball team’s season came to an end Feb. 15 with a loss in the round of 16.

Host Pensacola Pine Forest (16-7) defeated the Bucs 43-33 in the Region 1-5A

semifinals.

Mainland, which ended the season at 14-10, advanced to the regional semifinals with a 49-41 win over Panama City Beach Arnold in a regional quarterfinal on Feb. 10 at home.

“That was a good game for us in the first round of the regionals,” Mainland coach Brandon Stewart said. “When we do what we are supposed to do, we put ourselves in a betSEE GIRLS TEAM PAGE 12

“This game was a little rocky, in my opinion, but we came out on top and at this point in the season, when you get a win, you run with it.”

BRANDON STEWART, Mainland girls basketball coach

Samantha Lecas (30) goes up for two points.

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Nyasia James (10) goes up for two points in Mainlands first Regional game against Arnold High School.

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Girls team caps 14-10 season with regional playoff win CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11

5A District 4 champions: Mainland High School Buccaneers.

Boys team wins District 5A-4 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11

Bucs captain Nick Antoine scored a game-high 19 points.

“We needed this win to get home court advantage in the next round,” he said. “We focused very hard in practice on our defense. Defense has been carrying us throughout the entire season. We felt like as long as we keep teams under 40 points, we always have a chance to win.”

Antoine has been playing basketball since he was 3 years old. It all began in the driveway, playing oneon-one against his older brother Jerry Antoine who played at Spruce Creek High School and went on to play in the Junior Basketball Association for the New York Ballers.

“I had to make him better,” he said.

“It started as big brother beating up on little brother, but it became an inseparable bond that we have.”

Mainland will host Tallahassee Godby in the regional quarterfinal on Thursday, Feb. 17.

ter position to win games. This game was a little rocky, in my opinion, but we came out on top and at this point in the season, when you get a win, you run with it.”

Mainland started off strong with a 14-9 lead in the first quarter and kept the Marlins at bay the entire game.

Six-foot forward Lauren Stewart was the leading scorer for the Bucs with 13 points. Arnold’s Karen Jones scored 28 points, more half of the team’s final score.

“This is what we worked for,” Mainland assistant coach Shana Cox said. “This is the part of the season that we prepare for, so when the time came, we were ready and we’re ready to keep going.”

Mainland captain Nyasia James has been playing basketball since she was in third grade and has led the varsity as the point guard all four years of her high school career. Her GPA is 4.1, even while enduring the hectic postseason schedule.

“Our main goal was to win so we can advance to the next level,” James said. “I came ready to play, just ready to start.”

Arnold player fouls Lauren Stewart as she goes up for the shot.

Mainland’s Angelo Mack scores in traffic.

“Every year I’ve organized the schedule to be really hard because if it’s hard, it will help us in the long run.”

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Brother-sister medical team focuses on patients

CANAVERAL PORT AUTHORITY AND VOLUSIA COUNTY PARTNER TO ATTRACT NEW BUSINESS

Beth McDonough, PA-C and William Bethea, DO are both at Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery.

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Siblings Beth McDonough and William Bethea bonded over a lot of things growing up, including teenage acne. But it was their love for their family, their love for the practice of medicine, their love of caring for others and their love for Ormond Beach that resulted in the realization of their dream to come “home” again, to work together, as adult professionals, to help others feel more confident about the skin they’re in.

McDonough, a former Miss Seabreeze and Miss Volusia County, struggled with skin problems as a teen. It piqued an interest in health, which led her to the University of Florida in Gainesville to pursue a degree in nutrition. Following graduation, she became a nutritional counselor and a teacher, which was a good fit for someone who liked helping people one-on-one. And while she enjoyed counseling and teaching, she learned she really liked everything to do with the skin, so back she went to the UF College of Medicine to earn her degree and certification as a certified physician assistant.

McDonough and her brother’s wife, Ann-Marie, have been friends since childhood. McDonough was a Gatorette at the University of Florida, and Ann-Marie was a Dazzler (which was part of the dance troupe).

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graduation in 2005, Bethea served meritoriously as an active-duty Flight Surgeon in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Afghanistan’s Enduring Freedom campaigns.

“I take tremendous pride in this great country and was honored to serve the medical needs of our military men and women,” he said.

Thinking back to special moments throughout her lifetime, McDonough remembers her wedding day. “Both of my brothers were in full military uniforms for my wedding,” she recalled. “It was stunning, and I was so proud.”

Although she worked in dermatology in Naples for 15 years, McDonough always wanted to move back to Ormond Beach.

“Billy and I are the youngest of four — we have an older sister and brother,” said McDonough. “We are third-generation Ormond Beach residents. Our grandmother is a local artist and 98 years old. She felt this was a great place to raise a family, and so do we. We have this wonderful community. Access to gorgeous beaches. Why would you want to live

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In August 2021, she got the chance and returned to the area with her husband and kids. Her brother, who was working as a dermatologist for Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery’s Ormond Beach location, said, “Come work in dermatology with me.” They started working together in October.

“I really enjoy medical dermatology, helping patients from birth up to their 100s,” said McDonough. She also performs performing cosmetic procedures with Botox Cosmetic, dermal fillers and PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) treatments for facial rejuvenation and hair loss.

Bethea concentrates on general dermatology and skin cancer detection and treatments. He performs surgical procedures, which McDonough does not.

However, both participate in clinical research studies, many of which are conducted through Advanced Dermatology’s Research Division right in the Ormond Beach office.

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Volusia County’s Division of Economic Development and the Canaveral Port Authority have signed a memorandum of understanding that establishes a working relationship promoting each other’s geographical and business advantages. The agreement aims to attract more global business by bringing more Florida-bound cargo to the region.

“This collaborative effort with Volusia County provides opportunity to attract more global cargo operations to our Port,” said Capt. John Murray, Port Canaveral CEO. “Strategic partnerships like this can attract new business, create jobs and promote economic development for the Central Florida region.”

Volusia County and Port Canaveral each maintain a Foreign Trade Zone for the benefit of the Central Florida region. Under this MOU, the CPA and Volusia County’s Division of Economic Development will work together to attract new business development initiatives that require use of a deep-water port and access to the maritime shipping industry which the Port can provide. Such cooperation may involve participating in outreach events with organizations and potential business entities to promote logistics, transportation, and manufacturing benefits.

The Canaveral Port Authority Board of Commissioners approved the MOU at the Commission’s regular monthly meeting in January. Representatives of Port Canaveral and Volusia County have agreed to meet regularly to share information about companies looking to expand or locate in Volusia County and how the joint partnership may best serve them. There is no commitment of CPA funds under this MOU.

“Volusia County Division of Economic Development is excited to partner with Port Canaveral. The partnership will benefit new and existing Volusia businesses as a conduit to new markets.” said Volusia County Economic Development Director Helga van Eckert,

PROJECT SEARCH ENTERS SIXTH YEAR AT HALIFAX HEALTH TO HELP VOLUSIA STUDENTS Halifax Health, Volusia County Schools and Project SEARCH have partnered for the sixth year in a row to provide education and real world experience for six students at the medical center. Halifax Health Medical Center was the first site for Project SEARCH in Volusia County, which started in 2016. In 2018, the Project SEARCH site began in the Halifax Health Medical Center of Port Orange and in 2020, the site opened at Halifax Health | UF Health - Medical Center of Deltona.

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house in Plantation Bay was the top real estate transaction in Ormond Beach and Ormond-by-the-Sea for the week of Jan. 2-8 in the Multiple Listing Service. Brian Lustgarten and Suzanne Garcia sold 1068 Hampstead Lane to Renee Collins and Joseph McGuiness, of Thetford, Vermont, for $749,000. Built in 2004, the house is a 3/3 and has a swimming pool and 3,131 square feet. It sold in 2015 for $455,000. What follows is a partial listing of other sales in the same time period.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File Number 2021 CP 233 IN RE: ESTATE OF FRANCES GROVER Deceased.

The administration of the Estate of FRANCES GROVER, deceased, File Number 2021 CP 233 is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1769 E Moody Boulevard, Building 1, Bunnell, Florida 32110. The Estate is Intestate. The name and address of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and all other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s Estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with the court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FfRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICES OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s Estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHfN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733. 702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DEATH IS BARRED. The date of the first publication of this notice is February 17, 2022.

Personal Representative: MICHAEL GROVER, 2 Clearview Court South Palm Coast, Florida 32137 Attorney for Personal Representative: ROBERT D. SCHWARTZ, ESQ. Florida Bar No. 028525 1901 S. Congress Avenue, Suite 215 Boynton Beach, Florida 33426 Telephone: (561) 736-3440 E-mail: robert@schwartzpa.com February 17, 24, 2022 22-00016G

NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 2021 CA 000462 ADDITION FINANCIAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES OF KATHLEEN M. FRANTZ, DECEASED, JASON FRANTZ AND UNKNOWN TENANT, Defendants.

TO: Unknown Spouse, Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, Assignees, Lienors, Creditors, Trustees of Kathleen M. Frantz, Deceased 2275 Banana Street Bunnell, FL 32110 Jason Frantz 5230 Usnato Place Dulles, VA 20189 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following real property in Flagler County, Florida: LOT 1, BLOCK 153, DAYTONA NORTH, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 10, PAGE 1, PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE: 2021 DR 000585 DIVISION: 47 IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF ANDREY CHEPELKIN, Petitioner/Husband, and ROZA GABRIEL, Respondent/Wife.

TO: ROZA GABRIEL 679 Ocean Parkway Apt. 3F Brooklyn, NY 11230 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on: Andrey Chepelkin c/o William B. White, Esq., whose address is 712 S. Oceanshore Blvd. Flagler Beach, FL 32136 on or before, March 21, 2022, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 1761 E. Moody Blvd. Building 1 Kim C. Hammond Justice Center Bunnell, FL 32110 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter.

If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

The action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property should be divided: None Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office.

You may review these documents upon request.

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the address(es) on record at the clerk’s office.

WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.

Dated: 2/11/2022 TOM BEXLEY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: C. Gould (Seal) Deputy Clerk 2021 DR 000585 Feb. 17, 24; Mar. 3, 10, 2022 22-00015G

TOGETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN 1999 MERI DOUBLE WIDE MOBILE HOME, TITLE #76762730, ID #FLHMLCB135919806A AND TITLE #76762731, ID #FLHMLCB135919806B. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on James E. Sorenson, D. Tyler Van Leuven, J. Blair Boyd, Stephen Orsillo, Zaydee Portomene, and P. Koren Hardy, the Plaintiff ’s attorneys, whose address is Post Office Box 3637, Tallahassee, Florida 32315-3637, within 30 days after the first publication date and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on the Plaintiff ’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint or Petition.

Dated this 8 day of February, 2022.

Tom Bexley As Clerk of the Court By: Margarita Ruiz (Seal) As Deputy Clerk February 17, 24, 2022 22-00014G

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SECOND INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 2021-CP-000764 IN RE: ESTATE OF ROSEMARIE ANN LEONETTI CORBO Deceased.

The administration of the estate of ROSEMARIE ANN LEONETTI CORBO, deceased, whose date of death was MARCH 19, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for FLAGLER County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1769 East Moody Boulevard., Bldg. #1, Bunnell, Florida 32110. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is February 10, 2022.

Personal Representative: David St. Hilaire 2840 West Bay Drive #184.

Belleair Bluffs, Florida 33770 dhilaire1@verizon.net Attorney for Personal Representative: Your Attorney Gretchen-Elizabeth, a P.A. Email Addresses: geyourattorney@yahoo.com Florida Bar No. 0093769 Post Office Box 443 Lithia, Florida 33547-0443 Telephone: (813) 759-2222 February 10, 17, 2022 22-00013G

NOTICE OF SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 2013-CA-000536 TD BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, v.

MAURICE STERLING and DOROTHY TUCKER STERLING, f/k/a DOROTHY ANN TUCKER his wife; ALFRED R. TUCKER, JR., ELBERT F. TUCKER and DOROTHY TUCKER STERLING as Trustees of the MARY B. TUCKER DECLARATION OF TRUST date 2/16/93; and the UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE MARY B. TUCKER DECLARATION OF TRUST dated 2/16/93, Defendants.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, under and pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure in favor of Plaintiff entered on the 22nd day of May, 2014, in that certain cause pending in the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, in and for Flagler County, Florida, being Civil Action No. 2013-CA-000536, in which TD Bank, N.A. is the Plaintiff and the Maurice Sterling and Dorothy Tucker Sterling, f/k/a Dorothy Ann Tucker, Alfred R. Tucker, Jr., Elbert F. Tucker and Dorothy Tucker Sterling as Trustees of the Mary B. Tucker Declaration of Trust date 2/16/93 and the Unknown Beneficiaries of the Mary B. Tucker Declaration of Trust dated 2/16/92 are the Defendants, and pursuant to the Order Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale entered by the Court on December 27, 2021, will offer at public sale to the highest bidder for cash, on February 25, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.

EST at Clerk of Circuit and County Court, Kim C. Hammond Justice Center, 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bunnell, FL 32110, Bldg. 1, Jury Room on 1st Floor, the same being a legal sales day and the hour a legal hour of sale, the real and personal property situated in Flagler County, Florida and legally described as follows: PARCEL #1: Tract Three (3), Block Thirteen (13), Section Fifteen (15), Township Twelve (12) South, Range Twentynine (29) East, ST. JOHNS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY’S SUBDIVISION, also described as East One-Half (E1/2) of Southwest ¼ of Tax Parcel # 15-12-29-5550-001300030

PARCEL #2: Tracts 1 and 2 Block 11, Section 14, Township 12 South, Range 29 East.

Parcel I.D. # 14-12-29-5550-00-1100010 Block 12, Section 14, Township 12 South, Range 29 East.

Parcel I.D. #14-12-29-5550-001200000 Blocks 14 and 15, Section 15, Township 12 South, Range 29 East.

Parcel I.D. #15-12-29-5550-001400000 All being in Flagler County, Florida.

PARCEL #3: Tracts 1 and 2 Block 13, all of Block 16 lying in Section 15, Township 12 South, Range 29 East, Tracts 1 and 2 of Block 10, Section 14, Township 12 South, Range 29 East. All according to the Map of the ST. JOHNS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY’S SUBDIVISION, recorded in Map Book 1, Page 7 of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida. Tax Parcel # 15-12-29-5550-00130-0010 and commonly known as County Road 305, Bunnell, FL 32110 (the “Property”).

The Property aforesaid, together with all improvements, buildings, fixtures, tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereto belonging, or in anywise appertaining, is being sold to satisfy Plaintiff ’s claims under said Judgment.

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens, must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

DATED this 27th day of December, 2021. /s/ John M. Brennan, Jr. JOHN M. BRENNAN, JR. Florida Bar No. 0098456 Jack.Brennan@gray-robinson.com (Primary) Jessica.Rolon@gray-robinson.com (secondary) GRAY ROBINSON, P.A. 301 E. Pine Street, Suite 1400 (32801) Post Office Box 3068 Orlando, Florida 32802-3068 Telephone (407) 843-8880 Facsimile (407) 244-5690 Attorneys for Plaintiff, TD Bank, N.A. #46213030 V1 22-00012G February 10, 17, 2022

VOLUSIA COUNTY LEGAL NOTICES FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 2022 10295 PRDL IN RE: ESTATE OF RONALD ANTHONY PARTRIDGE The administration of the estate of RONALD ANTHONY PARTRIDGE, deceased, whose date of death was March 16, 2020, is pending in the Circuit Court for VOLUSIA County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 N. Alabama Ave., DeLand, Florida 32724. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is February 17, 2022.

Personal Representative: MATTHEW J. MATECHIK, ESQ Attorney for Personal Representative: MATTHEW J. MATECHIK, ESQ. Florida Bar Number: 126342 The Matechik Law Firm, P.A. 205 N. Orange Ave., Suite 306 Sarasota, FL 34236 Telephone: (941) 926-6755 Fax: (941) 244-5679 E-Mail: matt@thematechiklawfirm.com Sec. E-Mail: summer@thematechiklawfirm.com February 17, 24, 2022 22-00004I

FIRST INSERTION Notice Under Fictitious Name Law According to Florida Statute Number 865.09 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the Fictitious Name of Swashbuckling Media located at 54 S. Center Street, in the City of Ormond Beach, Volusia County, FL 32174 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated this 1st day of February, 2022.

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FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 2022 10178 PRDL IN RE: ESTATE OF BARBARA GOLDY a/k/a FLORENCE BARBARA GOLDY The administration of the estate of BARBARA GOLDY a/k/a FLORENCE BARBARA GOLDY, deceased, whose date of death was August 24, 2020, is pending in the Circuit Court for VOLUSIA County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 N Alabama Ave, DeLand, FL 32724.

The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is February 17, 2022.

Personal Representative: MATTHEW J. MATECHIK, ESQ Attorney for Personal Representative: MATTHEW J. MATECHIK, ESQ. Florida Bar Number: 126342 The Matechik Law Firm, P.A. 205 N. Orange Ave., Suite 306 Sarasota, FL 34236 Telephone: (941) 926-6755 Fax: (941) 244-5679 E-Mail: matt@thematechiklawfirm.com Sec. E-Mail: summer@thematechiklawfirm.com February 17, 24, 2022 22-00005I

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FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 2022 10288 PRDL IN RE: ESTATE OF FRED PADILLA The administration of the estate of FRED PADILLA, deceased, whose date of death was August 3, 2020, is pending in the Circuit Court for VOLUSIA County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 N Alabama Ave, DeLand, FL 32724.

The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is February 17, 2022.

Personal Representative: MATTHEW J. MATECHIK, ESQ Attorney for Personal Representative: MATTHEW J. MATECHIK, ESQ. Florida Bar Number: 126342 The Matechik Law Firm, P.A. 205 N. Orange Ave., Suite 306 Sarasota, FL 34236 Telephone: (941) 926-6755 Fax: (941) 244-5679 E-Mail: matt@thematechiklawfirm.com Sec. E-Mail: summer@thematechiklawfirm.com February 17, 24, 2022 22-00006I

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2022-10352-PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF DAVID RANDAL HUDSON a/k/a DAVID R. HUDSON Deceased.

The administration of the estate of David Randal Hudson, deceased, whose date of death was May 31, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 North Alabama Avenue, DeLand, Florida 32724. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is February 17, 2022.

Personal Representative: Donna Lisa Norris 220 East Lake Drive Fayetteville, Georgia 30214 Attorney for Personal Representative: Thomas J. Upchurch, Esquire Florida Bar No. 0015821 Upchurch Law 1616 Concierge Blvd., Suite 101 Daytona Beach, FL 32117 Telephone: (386) 492-3871 Email: service@upchurchlaw.com 2nd Email; clutes@upchurchlaw.com February 17, 24, 2022 22-00007I

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2022-10353-PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF KENNETH ALAN HUDSON Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Kenneth Alan Hudson, deceased, whose date of death was December 26, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 North Alabama Avenue, DeLand, Florida 32724. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is February 17, 2022.

Personal Representative: Donna Lisa Norris 220 East Lake Drive Fayetteville, Georgia 30214 Attorney for Personal Representative: Thomas J. Upchurch, Esquire Florida Bar No. 0015821 Upchurch Law 1616 Concierge Blvd., Suite 101 Daytona Beach, FL 32117 Telephone: (386) 492-3871 Email: service@upchurchlaw.com 2nd Email; clutes@upchurchlaw.com February 17, 24, 2022 22-00008I

WALKERS GREEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors (“Board”) of the Walkers Green Community Development District (the “District”) will hold a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Cobb Cole Center 149 Ridgewood Avenue Daytona Beach, Florida 32114. The meeting is open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law. The meeting may be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record at the meeting. There may be occasions when Board Supervisors or District Staff may participate by speaker telephone.

A copy of the agenda for the meeting may be obtained at the offices of the District Manager, PFM Group Consulting LLC located at 3501 Quadrangle Boulevard, Suite 270, Orlando, Florida 32817 or by phone at (407) 723-5900 (“District Manager’s Office”), during normal business hours, or from the District’s website at https://walkersgreencdd.com/.

Any person requiring special accommodations at the meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Manager’s Office at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting.

If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1, or 1-800-955-8771 (TTY) / 1-800-955-8770 (Voice), for aid in contacting the District Manager’s Office.

Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the meeting is advised that this same person will need a record of the proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based.

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