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Christopher Harris is salutatorian of the 2010 Class of New Smyrna Beach High School. In his speech to his fellow graduates, Harris urged them to "pursue what is most dear to you. Pursue that in which you feel you can make a difference."

He also encouraged his classmates to make their own path, explaining, "For me, it is neither about the money nor the notoriety, but instead whether I can make a difference and love what I do."

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Leon Leroy Reed, 92, of New Smyrna Beach, former owner of Reed's Cable TV System, died Thursday, June 3, 2010.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Want to prevent mail fraud or other similar issues? New Smyrna Beach police Detective Tony Ford suggests you consider reviewing the attached IC3 alert.

"I do get calls almost daily from someone stating they received a check in the mail or by courier to compensate them for being a shopper or for something for sale," Ford said, adding he believes the attached alert contains very beneficial information "to know (how) to better protect themselves from these fraudsters."

Editor's Note: Here is the obituary and notice for Madison Holley, 19, and her unborn son, who were killed, along with her father, Cy Holley, 46, in the Memorial Day boat crash near Disappearing Island in New Smyrna Beach:

A Funeral Mass for Madison Alexander Holley, her son, Carter Ace Simons and her father, Cy Holley, who died tragically on Monday, May 31, 2010, will be held Saturday, June 5th at 10:00am at St. Peter Catholic Church, 359 W. New York Ave. in Deland, FL with Fr. Tom Connery officiating.

Anne Luckett, 85, of New Smyrna Beach, a homemaker, died Tuesday, June 1, 2010.

Ruth Jeffords, 77, of Edgewater, a former hospital housekeeper, died Monday, May 31, 2010.

Leonard P. Roemer, 89, of New Smyrna Beach, supervisor of pricing for International Paper Company in New York City, NY before his retirement in 1979, died Monday, May 31, 2010.

Doris Rose Bohn, 80, of Edgewater, a former office manager for an architectural firm, died Sunday, May 30, 2010.

Emily Poole, 81, of New Smyrna Beach, a homemaker, died Sunday, May 30, 2010.

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Deborah Boyd, executive director of the Southeast Volusia Advertising Authority, is among a local contingent of business and community leaders who will attend a summit in New York City to drum up business for greater bNew Smyrna Beach.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- When Volusia County Economic Development officials asked Deborah Boyd, executive director of the Southeast Volusia Advertising Authority, to join them at the giant Manufacturing and Packing Expo in New York City, she jumped at the chance.

June 1, 2010: Ivan A. Echeverria and Sarah E. Piersanti, Edgewater.

May 29, 2010: Richard R. Douglas and Julie M. Porter, Edgewater; Thomas S. Calhoun and Michelle R. Godwin, New Smyrna Beach; Lonzie A. Kight Jr. and Bonnie L. Miller, Edgewater.:

May 27, 2010: Brian L. Fletcher and Sandra L. Seagraves, New Smyrna Beach.

May 26, 2010: Christopher J. VanGorder and Nikesha Ottey, Oak Hill; Ross W. Read, Tulsa, Okla., and Kelly A. Gaffney, Edgewater.

May 25, 2010: John M. Mitchum and Kimberly M. Huggins, Edgewater; Gerard H. Rillstone, Edgewater, and Marian J. Seaman, Port St. Lucie.

DEBARY -- Julie Scofield, historic preservation officer for Volusia County, will address local preservation efforts at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 19, at the DeBary Hall Historic Site.

CAPE CANAVERAL -- Today, Congresswoman Suzanne Kosmas, D-New Smyrna Beach (FL-24), joined Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis in announcing a $15 million grant to assist workers on the Space Coast.

April 11, 1921 - May 26, 2010

David Lawrence Walker, age 89, of Edgewater, died Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at Bert Fish Medical Center, New Smyrna Beach. No service is planned at this time.