Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Lost Dog near DeLand High School
posted 2:19:57pm
This dog was lost at DeLand High School Monday, February 13. He has a green collar with a long white with green trim leash attached to it. Muchacho is his name and he is a tri-color (white/black/brown) chihuahua.
Please contact Cherie Stockholm
Office - 386-673-7001
Fax - 386-673-7469
Cell - 386-212-2160
Friday, February 10, 2012
Walk and Roll sponsored by The Everything Is Possible Foundation
posted 1:28:29pm
For Immediate Release
For more information, please contact:
Terry at 386.738.5781 events@walkandrollinthepark.com
Saturday, February 25th, 2012
Annual Walk and Roll in The Park – 10 am to 1pm, DeLand – Lake Beresford Park Event is Sponsored by The Everything Is Possible Foundation to help disabled people to live full and independent lives. The walk and roll is open for ALL to participate, including wheelchair and other disabled individuals, veterans, the general public including individuals, families, children, bicyclers and dogs. It is a fun packed event for everyone. The event will start with a walk around the 1.8 mile trail and includes rest stops, water, refreshments and lots of goodies along the way and a celebration at the end of the trail. There will be sponsorship tables and entertainment. It is free for anyone to walk, if you make the suggested $10 contribution as an official walk and roller, you’ll receive a t-shirt and a good bag filled with treasures! For more information and /or to register please go to walkandrollinthepark.com or call 386.738.5781
1702 N. Woodland Blvd. Suite 116-118, DeLand Florida 32720. 386.738.5781 EverythingisPossibleFoundation.com
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Children can receive postcards from Santa
posted 2:58:31pm
Santa is making his list and checking it twice at Volusia County’s Parks, Recreation and Culture Division.
As part of an annual tradition, the division will send personalized postcards from Santa to children up to age 11.
Parents can have their children added to Santa’s mailing list by e-mailing the child’s name and address to elves@co.volusia.fl.us, calling 386-736-5953 or faxing 386-943-7012. Requests will be accepted through Dec. 9.
City food and toy drive guaranteed to benefit Deltona agendes
posted 2:57:06pm
Wondering where our next meal is coming from is something most of us never have to worry about. However, for many Deltona families it's a constant concern.
"We are issuing a call to action to Deltona residents who are able to lend a hand this holiday season. In the spirit of giving, let's get involved and stock the pantries of the agencies and churches here in Deltona ... agencies that have had their supplies greatly depleted," said Mayor John Masiarczyk.
The Deltona City Commission has discussed at length the needs of the residents of Deltona and about how to keep what residents give within Deltona, benefiting Deltona families. They are asking everyone to please donate food and/or new and unwrapped toys and help the City make sure that no adult or child goes hungry or without this holiday season.
The collection will be ongoing until noon, Dec. 16. Food and toys may be taken to Deltona City Hall, 2345 Providence Blvd.; the Deltona Community Center, 980 Lakeshore Drive; Deltona Water, 255 Enterprise Road; Deltona Fire Station 61, 1685 Providence Blvd.; Deltona Fire Station 65, 2983 Howland Blvd.; Wes Crile Park, 1537 Norbert Terrace; and the Harris M. Saxon Community Center, 2329 California St. Look for the large holiday boxes in the common areas at these locations.
Deltona agencies and/or churches wishing to receive collected food for distribution to Deltona families must register with the City Manager's Office before Dec. 16. Toys will be given to Students Reach Out. Registration will require proof of the agencies nonprofit status, the days and hours of operation of the agency's food bank, and the contact information of the person from the agency who will pick up the food Dec. 16. To register your agency, e-mail ilaborde@deltonafl.qov or call 386-878-8850.
Be a Santa to a Senior program can brighten holidays
posted 2:52:34pm
Residents can brighten the holidays for local seniors with the Be a Santa to a Senior program that runs now through Dec. 13.
Christmas trees at Belk’s at 5519 S. Williamson Blvd. in Port Orange, Belk’s at 2617 S. Woodland Blvd. in DeLand, Ramada Inn Speedway at 1794 W. International Speedway Blvd. in Daytona Beach, State Farm at 713 N. Clyde Morris Blvd. in Daytona Beach, The Clubhouse Restaurant at 600 Wilder Blvd. in Daytona Beach, Southern Commerce Bank at 1101 Beville Road in Daytona Beach inside Wal-Mart, Walgreens at 1420 Beville Road in Daytona Beach and Aberdeen at 50 Allwood Green Blvd. in Ormond Beach feature ornaments with the first names only of the seniors and their gift requests. Holiday shoppers can pick up an ornament at participating locations, buy items on the list and return them unwrapped to the store, along with the ornament attached.
“Many older adults continue to struggle in a down economy, particularly those who live alone with no family nearby to help provide resources,” said Susan Miller, owner of the Home Instead Senior Care office serving Volusia County.
Friday, October 14, 2011
County officials to discuss Laurel Wilt Disease Oct. 18
posted 4:58:10pm
A disease that is deadly to redbay and avocado trees has been detected in Volusia County. The disease, afungus carried into the trees by a beetle, has been found in local trees. Volusia County Environmental Management and the Volusia County/University of Florida Extension will sponsor a public meeting about laurel wilt disease at 5 pm Tuesday, Oct. 18, at the City Island Library, 105 E. Magnolia Ave, Daytona Beach. Experts will be onhand to tell homeowners what they need to know about this disease.
“Laurel wilt disease is caused by a fungus that stops the flow of water in host trees, casing the leaves to wilt,” said David Griffis, director of the VolusiaCounty/University of Florida Extension. “The fungus is carried into trees by the redbay ambrosia beetle, an insect the size of the date on a penny. Redbay ambrosia beetle are tiny wood-boring insects that bore into a tree, creating tunnels and inoculating the walls with fungal spores that are carried on its body. The insect is native to India, Japan, Myanmar and Taiwan and probably arrived in the United States in infested woodpacking materials.”
Laurel wilt disease first appeared in the United States in 2002. By 2003,it had destroyed numerous redbay trees in Georgia and South Carolina. And by spring2005, it was detected in Jacksonville. Experts fear the beetle and laurel wilt will spread through central and south Florida and attack avocado trees in home landscapes and commercial groves.
Redbay trees constitute about 16 percent of the forest system in Volusia County and are a source of food for many birds and wildlife. The disease also could devastate Florida’s $30 million avocado industry if it reaches the state’s southern tip, experts say. Other trees at risk include the sassafras, camphor, silkbay, swampbay, pondspice and pondberry.
“Symptoms of laurel wilt disease include wilted stems and leaves, black streaking in the wood, and strings of compacted sawdust protruding from tree trunks, added Griffis. “There is no cure for the disease and no method for controlling the fungus or beetle, but researchers are testing pesticides and repellants. It is extremely important to identify infected trees early and dispose of them properly to prevent the further spread of the disease.”
For more information about the meeting or laurel wilt disease, please call the County Extension at (386) 257-6012.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Charity golf tournament Oct. 1 to benefit Volusia families
posted 3:28:44pm
DeBary Golf & Country Club is hosting a Give, Golf & Dine golf tournament Saturday, Oct. 1, with all proceeds going to three charities.
The charities include the Domestic Abuse Council Inc., which provides services to families in Volusia County. The two other charities are the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the ClubCorp Employee Partner Care Fund.
The event is in conjunction with the ClubCorp Charity Classic. ClubCorp, owner of some 150 country clubs and business and sports clubs, is conducting similar one-day golf tournaments the same day at locations throughout the country for numerous charities.
The DeBary tournament will be at 1 p.m. The format is a four-person scramble. Cost is $15 for members and $30 for non-members. Players can enter as individuals or teams. Includes team awards, longest drive, closest to the pin and a luncheon afterwards.
Call 386-668-1705.
Monday, September 26, 2011
County extension sells pomegranate trees
posted 3:13:59pm
The University of Florida/Volusia County Extension is selling pomegranate trees for $10 each.
The self-pollinating trees, which are two to three feet tall, were grown by Dr. William Castle, professor emeritus from the University of Florida Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred.
Pomegranates are well known for their flavor and health benefits. According to Dr. Castle, they’re loaded with anti-oxidants and are rich in thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamins, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and zinc.
Orders must be placed and pre-paid by Oct. 17. To order a tree, call Marika Campbell at 386-822-5778 or visit the Agricultural Center at 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand. Payment may be made with cash or check. The trees will be available for pickup Oct. 19.
Proceeds will benefit Volusia County’s 4-H program.
Play board games at Deltona Library
posted 3:13:01pm
Join the librarians for “Deltona Game Nights” 5:30-7 p.m. Thursdays in the Mockingbird Room at the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave.
Families and individuals can play board games including Scrabble, Uno, checkers and more. No experience is necessary.
For more information, please call 386-789-7207, ext. 236.
The Library is open from 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 1-5 p.m. Sunday.
Learn more about the Volusia County Public Library system at www.volusialibrary.org.
Teens can sign up for Super Smash Brothers Tournament at DeLand Library
posted 3:11:29pm
Teens in grades 6-12 can “get their game on” by competing in the Super Smash Brothers Tournament 12:30-3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at the DeLand Regional Library, 130 E. Howry Ave.
First- and second-place winners will receive $30 and $20 Game Stop gift cards, respectively.
The tournament will be limited to 32 registrants, and interested teens can register at the second-floor reference desk.
Sign-in for registrants will be from 12:15-12:30 p.m. the day of the tournament. Walk-ins will be accepted after 12:30 p.m. if there are no-shows.
For more information, please call Paul Giovanetti at 386-822-6430, ext. 109.
The library is open from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Learn more about the Volusia County Public Library system at www.volusialibrary.org.
