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Shrinking gas prices and bail-outs galore
It's hard to believe the news any more or maybe it's just that it is so depressing. For example, it turns out that nearly half the bail-out money for Wall Street is being re-directed. Makes you wonder if what's already been allotted was wasted.
County Council re-affirms support for commuter rail system
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The Volusia County Council Thursday reaffirmed its unanimous support for a commuter rail system that is proposed to serve riders through a four-county region that includes Volusia, Seminole, Orange and Osceola counties, county spokesman Dave Byron confirmed.
Passenger traffic at Daytona Beach International Airport drops 30 percent in October
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Passenger traffic at Daytona Beach International Airport decreased 30 percent in October compared to October 2007, Volusia County spokeswoman Vickie Pleus said.
During October, 33,542 arrived and departed through Daytona Beach International Airport, compared with 48,049 in October 2007.
For the 12-month period ending Oct. 31, 624,234 passengers traveled through the county-operated airport. This is an 11-percent decrease compared to the prior period when 699,893 passengers traveled through the airport.
'Cudas end football season with big win over DeLand at home -- 21-13
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NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Quarterback A.J. Granger came back from a non-throwing bruised shoulder in the Homecoming game to lead the 'Cudas to victory over DeLand, 21-13, in the season finale with two running touchdowns in the second half.
And even as DeLand mounted a late rally with seconds left in the game, an interception by 'Cudas defensive back James Hill, his second of the contest, sealed playoff-bound DeLand's defeat to give New Smyrna Beach a 2-8 record for the season.
Perhaps, the DeLand coaching decision to hold out its starting quarterback and first-string runner to rest up for the playoffs was a factor. Regardless, it was the personnel on the field that counted and the 'Cudas made the most of their opportunities.
Volusia County offers severe weather warning notification
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When severe weather threatens, citizens want to know. Now, thanks to a Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation grant of $58,500, Volusia County citizens can sign up to receive severe weather warning notifications issued by the National Weather Service over their phones, said Volusia County spokeswoman Shelley Szafraniec
The grant will pay for an unlimited number of countywide severe weather notifications for one year.
Countywide beach recycling promotion starts Nov. 21 in NSB
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NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- As part of its green initiative, Volusia County Government recently launched a recycling program on the beach, county spokeswoman Pat Kuehn said.
One hundred recycling containers have been placed in New Smyrna Beach adjacent to the trash cans.
To promote the program, Volusia County will give away free recycling tote bags to the first 1,000 beachgoers from 8 a.m. - noon, Friday, Nov. 21; Saturday, Nov. 22 and Sunday, Nov. 23, at the New Smyrna Beach toll booths.
Bailout will not repair Detroit’s problems: The Big 3 need to restructure
The idea of bailing out the automakers is a bad one because it only delays the inevitable while bleeding the taxpayer. If the government simply gives the companies money the money will get spent and then they will need another bailout.
What Detroit needs is a restructuring.
'Cudas football memories made Friday night
The game was over and they cried. Two young men drenched in sweat and tears knelled on the football field -- perhaps for the final time, competitively. Maybe not. College, the pros? Who knows? But on this windy, Friday night under the bright lights and a full moon, these seniors cleansed their souls and went out winners.
Such is the purity of high school football. The atmosphere of pride, cheers and glory. But the 'Cudas players weren't the only ones to shed tears after the big win over playoff-bound DeLand, 21-13. Cheerleaders, Showdolls and the band rocked the night at New Smyrna Beach Municipal Stadium in front of the home faithful.