City of Deland Vows to Make It Easy to Be Green Lake Helen Offers a Day
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Chef's inside DELAND/LAKE HELEN DELEON SPRINGS PIERSON Corner Holidays are time for special desserts Page B2 @HometownNewsVolusia @Hometownnewsvolusia @HVolusi Vol. 6, No. 44 Your Local News and Information Source • www.HometownNewsVolusia.com Friday, Dec. 15, 2017 Community City of DeLand vows to Notes Children’s Christmas make it easy to be green Party open to all By Gina McKee DeLand is focused cent renewable energy in cities across the The DeLand Elks Lodge will [email protected] on cleaning up its act. country. host its annual Children’s With the support of “I am proud that our city supports a vision Christmas Party at 6 p.m. Fri- the DeLand City Commission, Mayor Robert Apgar of 100 percent clean and renewable energy day, Dec. 15, at 150 S. Clara joined about 175 other mayors nationwide in a for DeLand,” Mayor Apgar said. “This tran- Ave., DeLand. pledge to transition to 100 percent clean, renewable sition will protect the health of our resi- a The free event is for chil- energy sources by the year 2075. dents from pollution, create new jobs in dren 12 and younger, who “This pledge is the first step toward 100 percent the growing clean energy industry, and lower the vision of must be accompanied by a clean and renewable energy,” Mayor Apgar said. “We burden of high energy costs placed on businesses 100 percent clean energy for parent. look forward to working with city staff and commu- and consumers.” my community. Our vibrant, historic city will be a DeLand Elks will provide nity leaders across DeLand to take the next steps The coalition supports the goal of powering their model for other communities around the world on snacks and juice drinks to the toward realizing this community goal.” communities with 100 percent renewable energy, the importance of addressing the threat of climate children free; the event is open The Mayors For 100 initiative, started by the Sier- such as wind and solar. change,” Mayor Levine said in a news release. “We to the public. Each child will ra Club, the California environmental awareness So far, 38 other Florida municipalities are on have already taken steps to expand renewable ener- receive a gift from Mr. & Mrs. group, is part of it’s Ready For 100 campaign, which board, including Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine gy and we will continue to improve our infrastruc- Santa Clause began in April in an effort to engage and recruit who co-chairs the nationwide campaign. ture and innovate clean energy solutions for a stron- For more information, call mayors to endorse a goal of transitioning to 100 per- “As mayor of Miami Beach, I am proud to support See GREEN, page A2 (386) 738-1463. Low-cost pet clinics slated It’s the season Old-time Christmas music There will be three low-cost pet shot clinics sponsored by of suicide, but the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Rescue on Saturday, Dec. 16. help is available The first clinic will be from 9 to 11 a.m. at Royal Oak By Gina McKee tion to his or her communi- Professional Plaza, 124 Trem- [email protected] ty,” according to the study. ont Drive, Orange City. “Mental health issues, such as The second clinic will be While the holiday season is feelings of hopelessness, iso- from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the time for many to celebrate, it lation and barriers to mental Brandywine Shopping Plaza, also can be the saddest time health treatment. are leading 3138 N. Woodland Blvd. for those who suffer from risk factors for suicide.” DeLand. depression and Seasonal The study examined a The third clinic will be from Affective Disorder. four-year period from 2012 3 to 4:30 p.m. at 3 Sisters Ice In Volusia County, suicide to 2016, and found the Cream 101 E. Ohio Ave., Lake rates are higher than the state Southeast quadrant of Volu- Helen. average and twice the rate of sia County, specifically zip Heart worm prevention and the national target reduction code 32132, to have the high- flea control products will be rate, according to a new est suicide rate, with 24 available to buy. The cash-only study released by the Centers deaths per 100,000 residents clinics benefit abused animals. For Disease Control and Pre- during the study. For more information, call vention and the Florida Although deaths from sui- (386) 748-8993. Department of Health in cide in the county have Volusia County. decreased since the previous “The CDC defines mental study, the rate has steadily Meet DeLand PD’s health as a state of well‐being remained higher than the Bruce D. Henderson/staff photographer K-9 unit in which the individual real- rest of the state. izes his or her own abilities, “In 2012, approximately Sally Smith, left, and Christel Baker play with others in the Sanford-based can cope with the normal The DeLand Police Depart- 121 Volusia County residents Picky Chicks and Chaps group on Saturday, Dec. 9, during a concert of stresses of life, can work pro- ment K-9 unit is looking to committed suicide and 418 Christmas music in the historic Midway United Methodist Church during the ductively and fruitfully, and take a bigger bite out of crime “A Christmas Remembered” event at the Pioneer Settlement in Barberville. is able to make a contribu- See AVAILABLE, page A2 with the addition of third team. Ruso, a one-and-a-half- year-old Belgian Malinois, joined the police department You about two weeks ago while his Lake Helen handler Officer Joey Mulero See NOTES, page A2 have to offers a day Personal Finance A7 feel the PLAN STRONGER of holiday fun thrill By Gina McKee Christmas activities and cer- Technology By Gina McKee [email protected] emonies, it’s a good idea to get that shopping done early changing [email protected] The City of Lake Helen is our at the market, because What makes a person jump taking Christmas spirit to promptly at noon, the city approach the streets Saturday, Dec. 16, to money out of a perfectly good air- will participate in a nation- plane at nearly 14,000 feet? with the annual parade and wide event to honor veter- events to ensure a full day of At Skydive DeLand, it’s for ans who have passed away, holiday festivities. the thrill of it. she added. To kick off the day, resi- “The same day, we’ll be “There’s nothing else like it dents and visitors can finish Entertainment B1 in the world,” said Axel participating in our first up their holiday shopping in annual Wreaths Across A CAROL DARKLY Arviddson, aircraft coordina- the morning and early after- tor at Skydive DeLand. “It’s America, where we have a noon at the Market in the group of volunteers who will difficult to describe in words. Park, said Kelley Frasca, It’s something you’ve got to will have a wreath-laying coordinator for City of Lake ceremony at our Lake Helen come out and experience for Helen events. Cassadaga Cemetery,” Ms. yourself.” The Market in the Park Frasca said. “It’s in conjunc- For beginners, tandem will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. tion with Arlington National jumps pair instructors with at Blake Park, 493 S. Lakev- Cemetery. We will have 64 an inexperienced or novice iew Drive. wreaths adorn the grave- jumper in one harness appa- The weekly farmers’ and Trouple presents unique stones of veterans.” ratus. They free fall at about flea market, which is spon- Cities across the country take on Dickens' classic sored by the City of Lake 120 miles per hour for about Bruce D. Henderson/staff photographer will follow the same ceremo- Helen, features a variety of one minute before the Volunteer tandem master Art Shaffer of Palatka ny at exactly the same time, Index instructor opens the para- local vendors offering so be sure to arrive at the chute, Mr. Arviddson carries Marine veteran Chris O’Connor of Lake homemade goods, natural cemetery at Kicklighter Business A7 Out & About B1 explained. Mary as their parachute descends toward Sky- products and food items, Road and Root Street by Classified B6 Police Report A5 according to the city’s web- Crossword B5 Sports B5 “For first-timers, we offer dive DeLand at the Municipal Airport during an 11:45 to not miss the start of Horoscopes B1 Viewpoint A6 site. See THRILL, page A2 event for veterans in 2016. On this day filled with See FUN, page A2 Everyone at The Cloisters would like to wish you a Happy and Safe www.thecloistersretirement.org (800)738-1222 | 400 East Howry Ave., DeLand A Retirement Housing Foundation Campus Holiday Season! A not-for-profit community - ALF#8340 A-2 • DeLand/Lake Helen/DeLeon Springs/Pierson Hometown News Friday, December 15, 2017 focus on renewable, clean local economy,” the pledge Green energy sources. states. From page A1 “We believe that a transi- In addition to supporting tion to carbon neutrality and the transition to clean, renew- ger Miami Beach.” clean energy is good for our able energy, the City of By taking the pledge, community. It will make us DeLand has been named a DeLand joins other Volusia stronger, healthier, and more Tree City USA for 29 years. County municipalities, resilient. It will create jobs The city also has some including Lake Helen, and new business opportuni- departments working to DeBary, Deltona, New Smyr- ties and it will allow us to implement green initiatives na Beach, Holly Hill, Ormond become a more equitable as well as including sustain- Beach, Daytona Beach, Ponce society where everyone has able community goals in the Inlet and Oak Hill in the opportunity in a thriving strategic plan.