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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.

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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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Bryan Weaver is valedictorian of the 2010 Class of New Smyrna Beach High School. In his speech to his fellow graduates, Weaver urged them to "please keep in mind all of the people who helped you along the way."

He also encouraged his classmates to try to make a difference in someone's life, explaining, "in the same way those people made a difference in yours."

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Editor's Note: This June 4 message was sent out to media by Congresswoman Suzanne Kosmas D-New Smyrna Beach (Fl-24):

June 1 marked the beginning of Florida’s annual hurricane season, which lasts through November. This year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
(http://email.capitolhillnewsonline.com) has projected that the Atlantic will experience an “active-to-extremely-active” season, with between 14 and 23 named tropical systems, including eight to 14
hurricanes with the possibility of three to seven of those developing into major hurricanes.

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Editor's Note: Here is Gov. Charlie Crist's Notes From the Capitol for the week ending June 4:

Dear Friends,

As hurricane season begins, we in Florida must continue being prepared and remain vigilant. We are blessed to live in a state surrounded by water and beautiful beaches. However, that privilege also means we are vulnerable to hurricanes.

Every day people are changing their lifestyle habits. They might start flossing, eating healthier, or using a reusable water bottle. But one habit tends to get overlooked. This habit is texting or talking on the phone while driving.

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DELTONA -- The Volusia County Sheriff's Office is on the scene of a shooting in Deltona this morning that clamed the lives of three adults. Deputies were dispatched to 2507 Otis Ave. after a neighbor called 911 at 6:34 a.m. to report hearing the sound of gunfire.

The shooting occurred outside of the home. A man and woman were pronounced dead at the scene. Another man at the scene sustained a gunshot wound and was alive when deputies arrived. The wounded man, who is believed to be the shooter, was transported by EVAC ambulance to Florida Hospital Fish Memorial in Orange City, where he was pronounced dead.

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June 5, 1929 - May 30, 2010

Doris Rose Bohn, age 80, of Edgewater, died peacefully in her home on May 30, 2010.