NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Here are the winners of the recent regional fair at New Smyrna Beach Middle School:
Two students won Best of Show, and with it, a trophy and a prize valued at $50.
They were
Life Science: Victoria Sachs
Physical Science: Sydney Levy
DELAND -- The Pet Vet Cruiser is a state-of-the-art mobile clinic that offers free and low-cost spay and neuter services for pets in the unincorporated areas of Volusia County. The qualifications for service are based on income and have a sliding-fee scale. Residents of unincorporated Volusia County can catch the Pet Vet Cruiser, by appointment, around the county in January at these locations:
● Jan. 4, 6, 8, 14, 20, 22, 25 and 27: Rockin’ Ranch, 801 S. Nova Road, Ormond Beach.
● Jan. 5, 7, 11, 13, 15, 21, 26 and 28: Oakbrook Professional Center, 931 N. Spring Garden Ave., DeLand.
NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- The 2010 edition of the Southeast Volusia Chamber Directory/Community Guide
will be coming out soon. The good news is that if you're a chamber member there's still time to advertise in this glossy full-color publication.
Rates are structured to fit any budget and any design work is free.
As a bonus, you'll receive a free ad in the online "flip book" version that will be on the chamber's Web site and your ad will contain a hyperlink to your Web site.
To see the current directory online go to http://www.heronfla.com/books/book.cfm?book=SoutheastVolusia2008.
DAYTONA BEACH -- The next meeting of the Volusia County local mitigation strategy working group, Volusia Prepares, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, in the third-floor meeting room of the Volusia County Lifeguard
Headquarters and Administration Center, 515 S. Atlantic Ave.
The meeting is open to the public.
NSBNEWS.net photos by Henry Frederick. Rezoning for the proposed Hampton Inn & Suites on Flagler Avenue was approved Monday night by the Planning Board with the lone dissenting vote cast by Marie Bushey, in the far left photo. Planning Board Chairman Thomas Wheeler, pictured with Bushey, voted with the majority for the hotel. David Swentor, principal in Premiere Development, the developer of the hotel, is shown in the near left photo. Behind him are Linda DeBorde, chairwoman of the Community Redevelopment Agency and Steve Dennis, executive director of the Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce, the latter two supporters of Swentor's project.
NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Even with two new members on the Planning Board, approval for the proposed 112-room Hampton Inn & Suites on Flagler Avenue and backing into Florida Avenue was never in doubt Monday night.
DAYTONA BEACH -- Looking for a designated driver this New Year’s Eve? Hop on Votran’s New Year's Eve trolley service. For $3, a party-goer can travel safely all night along S.R. A1A on New Year’s Eve. The unlimited service runs from 7 p.m. Dec. 31, to just after 1 a.m. New Year’s Day. Trolleys, in addition to regular night service, will run every 20 minutes.
"We are glad to have the partnership with the Hotel and Lodging Association of Volusia County and the Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau to make this service possible" said Ken Fischer,
DELTONA -- Volusia County residents can gaze at the stars, learn about the winter solstice, and make holiday crafts at the Lyonia Environmental Center this month.
Educational programs include:
• “Star party” from 7 - 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10; and from 7 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15: Join the LEC staff for a stargazing close-up view of the night sky. Staff will provide equipment and share their knowledge of the stars. This program is appropriate for ages 10 and up. Participants should dress for the outdoor weather. Participation is free with paid admission to the LEC.
DAYTONA BEACH -- The “World Famous” Lipizzaner Stallions will take center stage at the Ocean Center Jan. 2, and tickets are on sale now for the 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. shows.
The stallions are embarking upon their 40th anniversary tour with new music, choreography and routines, demonstrating the movements of classical dressage, including the leaps and maneuvers known as the "airs above the ground."
NSBNEWS.net photo by Henry Frederick.
New Smyrna Beach's artificial Christmas tree on the easternmost end of Canal Street (actually on Riverside Drive, facing Canal) was fully lit Saturday night after the debacle of the night before when the lower portion of the tree lighting was out amid heavy rainfall.
