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NSB High School Principal Carol Kelley returns to post following February car accident

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NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Carol Kelley, principal of New Smyrna Beach High School, was welcomed back to school this week after being out since March after a car accident for which she suffered a broken pelvis and hip.

Though still confined to a wheelchair, Kelley returned to school, an occasion recognized on the high school's Web site with: "Welcome back, Dr. Kelley!"

County offers free summer breakfast and lunch programs for kids at various locales in NSB, Edgewater and other areas

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COUNTY ANNOUNCES SITES FOR SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Volusia County’s Human Services Office will sponsor a Summer Food Service Program for children at 75 sites throughout Volusia County from June 15 through Aug. 14.

The program provides nutritionally balanced meals regardless of race, color, sex, disability or national origin, said Pat Kuehn, county spokeswoman. The programs are approved for areas in which 50 percent or more of the children qualify for free and reduced price meals during the school year.

Meet the Mayor: Sally Mackay -- See our video interview

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NSBNEWS.net video by Sera Frederick. Meet the Mayor: Sally Mackay is our newest video feature, with twice monthly interviews with the top elected leader of New Smyrna Beach. The first interview includes Mackay's stance on the upcoming municipal budget and spending, the search for a new city manager and her plans for re-election.

NSB residents, tourists flock to bridges, beach to get glimpse of shuttle take-off

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NSBNEWS.net photo by Henry Frederick. People flock to the South Causeway Bridge in New Smyrna Beach to catch a glimpse of the shuttle take-off from Cape Canaveral. Others gather at the North Causeway Bridge as well as the beach for the 2 p.m. Monday liftoff.

Obituaries

Ephrom Howell "Howie" Branton Jr., 39, of Edgewater, a landscaper, died Thursday, May 7, 2009.

Patricia A. Picciano, 73, of Edgewater, a volunteer at the Edgewater Public Library, died Thursday, May 7, 2009.

Mae J. Hayman, 86, of New Smyrna Beach, a Charter Member of the Southeast V olusia Historical Society, Menorcan Cultural SoCiety-St. Augustine, Friends of Canaveral Seashore and Friends of El Dora, an honorary member for over 40 years of the Florida Sheriffs Association (Boy's Ranch) and an avid bird watcher, died Wednesday, May 6, 2009.

NSB Pancakes in the Park helps stack funds for Historical Society

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NSBNEWS.net photo by Henry Frederick. New Smyrna Beach native Jim Humphrey, 75, enjoys pancakes and good conversation with Rick Newell, president of the Southeast Volusia Historical Society, earlier today for the annual Pancakes in the Park fundraiser at Old Fort Park in New Smyrna Beach. The event drew 600 people for the 7-11 a.m. breakfast today, which featured a display of antique cars, a mini-yard and book sale and plenty of comaraderie.

Obituaries

Jack Sauers, 59, of Edgewater, a laboratory technician for the City of Edgewater in the Waste Water Department for 25 years before his retirement, and a 1969 graduate of New Smyrna Beach High School, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam Era and a member of the Booze Fighter Motorcycle Club, died Thursday, May 7, 2009.

Alexander G. Lianos, 60, of Edgewater, who moved to Florida five years ago and enjoyed hot rods and car shows, died Monday, May 4, 2009.

Obituaries

Ann Kovacs, 73, of Edgewater, a grandma, mom, and housewife who enjoyed cooking and playing bingo, died Thursday, May 7, 2009.

Mae J. Hayman, 86, New Smyrna Beach, a homemaker, died Wednesday, May 6, 2009.

Carol L. Cope, 58, New Smyrna Beach, who worked in security for Oceanwalk Condominiums, New Smyrna Beach, died Tuesday, May 5, 2009.