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County Council, District 3: NSBNEWS.net endorses anybody but Trovato

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NSBNEWS.net videos by Sera Frederick.

Council Council District 3 fields has seven candidates, all worthy of consideration, but George Trovato. NSBNEWS.net would support any of the front runners in Joie Alexander, Ellen Darden and Deborah Denys. Roger Gray, Bill Benedict and John D'Hondt could be considered second tier candidates because they lack political experience, although they are caring and responsible people. George Trovato stands sits alone at the bottom of the barrel.

Sheriff's Office: Restaurant robbed near Ormond Beach

ORMOND BEACH -- The Volusia County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery of a fast food restaurant near Ormond Beach early Monday morning, an agency spokesman said.

Two employees were in the store after the lobby had closed when a man armed with a gun entered and demanded cash. There were no shots fired or any injuries. Deputies responded within 30 seconds of receiving the 911 call. Despite a thorough search with a K-9, the robber got away.

The robbery happened at 12:24 a.m. at the Burger King a

Walter Furman Schaeffer

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Jan. 21, 1937 - Aug. 22, 2010

Memorial service for Walter Furman Schaeffer, age 73, of New Smyrna Beach, who died Sunday, August 22, 2010 at Ocean View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, New Smyrna Beach, will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 28 at Hospice of Volusia/Flagler Care Center, Edgewater, with Chaplain Andrew Pollock, officiating.