Strawberry Fields Aren't Forever: Where to Go, How to Grow Navy Veteran
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DAN’S INSIDE DELAND/LAKE HELEN DELEON SPRINGS PIERSON LAND LINES Not a friend of Ole’ Blue Eyes Page A3 Vol. 5, No. 5 Your Local News and Information Source • www.HometownNewsOL.com Friday, March 18, 2016 Community Strawberry fields aren’t forever: notes Horticulturist offers where to go, how to grow lawn care tips By Erika Webb “It is hard,” Ms. Stauderman said in a phone [email protected] interview. “For homeowners it’s difficult and Joe Sewards will offer tips for commercial growers it’s difficult. If it was on spring lawn care from 10 Ripe and red, juicy and sweet, strawberries are easy everyone would be doing it.” a.m. to noon Saturday, everywhere. Strawberries need mostly acidic soil, March 19, at the Volusia After all, Florida is the winter strawberry capi- clean, well-drained with a lower than aver- County Agricultural Center, tal of the world. age pH (Extension recommends 5.5-6.5), 3100 W. New York Ave., The Volusia County Extension Service, Farm she explained. 141237 DeLand. Bureau and Strawberry Growers Association They need full sun and, in order to be suc- Mr. Sewards, an horticul- with- kicked off the season Feb. 24 with a Strawberry cessful, eager growers must plant Florida vari- stand our diseases, turist with the Volusia Celebration at the Wednesday Farmers Market. eties. County Extension Service, insects and pathogens. Extension agents were on hand to educate “The varieties change every year, so it’s a mat- They tend to succumb to fungal invaders, will discuss fertilization, the and urge consumers to buy local and support ter of what you can get your hands on,” Ms. county’s fertilizer ordi- nematodes and the intense tropical climate. Florida’s strawberry industry. Stauderman said. “And by the time we grow “The northern varieties can’t take the high nance, spring weed control, Commercial Horticulture Extension Agent them, most of the varieties in the big box stores proper irrigation, mowing, heat,” she said. Karen Stauderman knows all too well that grow- are northern, not Florida varieties.” For homeowners who want to give it their best and diseases and insects to ing the ruby garden jewels is not easy, especially The problem with elsewhere-grown strawber- watch for. in the Sunshine State. ry plants, she explained, is they are not bred to See STRAWBERRY, A2 The $5 program fee can be paid at the door. Light refreshments and handouts will be provided. Reservations are request- ed and may be made by Country roads Navy veteran calling the extension serv- ice at (386) 822-5778. Animal adoption day sails through Funky Mutt Market will host an animal adoption DSC baking class from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Satur- day, March 19, at 441 S. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. By Diane Carey students. Dogs and cats are fully [email protected] “I have always baked vetted. For more informa- and enjoyed being in the tion, visit ARKsaves.com. Kat Atwood, a retired kitchen,” she said. “Food is Senior Chief Petty Naval heart connected and can Lower cost pet clinics Officer, started baking as a bring up memories and little girl with lots of help warm spots. Baking takes offered from her grandmother and me all the way back to mother. childhood. It is a great way There will be three low But as she got older, the to show people you care, cost pet shot clinics spon- focus changed to serving taking the time to cook for sored by the Society for the in the military just as her them.” Prevention of Cruelty to entire family did. Ms. She added, “I found out Animals Rescue on Satur- Atwood’s parents and all there was a program here day, March 19. four of her brothers are (at DSC) and the VA would The first clinic will be veterans. cover the tuition even as a from 9-11 a.m. at Royal Oak Deployments like Desert certificate program. You Professional Plaza, 124 Storm, Desert Shield and don’t need a degree pro- Treemonte Drive, Orange Operation Enduring Free- gram to be covered. I was City. dom may have curtailed nervous coming in but the The second clinic will be her culinary passions, but chefs are so good. Every- from 1-2:30 p.m. at Luigis after a 22-year military body starts at the same Pizzeria in the Brandywine level. I had unnecessary Bruce D. Henderson/staff photographer service career, she is bak- Shopping Plaza, 3138 N. ing up her own storm as stress. I love everyone Woodland Blvd., DeLand. Bikers ride on Friday, March 11, through the West Volusia countryside on State Road one of Daytona State Col- here.” The third clinic will be 11 during Bike Week. lege’s Baking and Pastry from 3-5 p.m. at 3 Sisters Ice See NAVY, A4 Cream, 101 E. Ohio Ave., Lake Helen. Heartworm prevention and flea control products will be available to buy. Volunteers train, These are cash only clin- See NOTES, A2 rescue dogs ENTERTAINMENT B1 TONY ORLANDO for service By Erika Webb zation trains service dogs to A true [email protected] assist people living with prince disabilities, such as cere- of pop Mid-March is a busy time bral palsy, muscular dystro- stops for Sarah Townsend. phy, multiple sclerosis, at Peabody Her paying job requires PTSD, seizure disorders, her to complete income tax diabetes and more. returns while her heart Paws exists solely on pushes her to donate her donations, Ms. Townsend time and talent doing said. something that yields other “We have anywhere from dividends. 20 to 30 dogs in training at a ENTERTAINMENT B1 Ms. Townsend is the time, at various ages from office administrator and a couple of month old pup- IN COURT service dog trainer for My pies to two-year-old dogs Angel With Paws Inc. in finishing up,” she Photo courtesy of My Angel with Paws DeLand. explained. Two Labrador puppies are ready to begin training at My Angel with Paws in DeLand to Until about a year and a To become fully trained be service dogs for people living with disabilities. The organization also rescues dogs half ago she “worked long takes the dogs, on average, distance” traveling to two years. from shelters and teaches them skills to serve people suffering from a variety of DeLand from Chicago to The service dogs are conditions. train puppies. placed with owners “I wanted to give back, to throughout Florida. Poodles are a more seri- to be a serious working dog “The training yard course Athens group presents do something with dogs “We use Labrador and ous breed than the retriev- so if you respect that with a builds the dogs’ confi- courtroom drama and people,” she said. Golden Retrievers and ers, Ms. Townsend poodle you will get a great dence,” Ms. Townsend said, “Everyone is a volunteer mixes of those breeds … we acknowledged. working dog.” adding it is a valuable tool here.” also will have poodles or “They are more serious On 13 acres on Marsh in the teaching process. INDEX Founded in 2009 by Chris poodle/Golden or lab about their job,” she said. Road, Paws is easily recog- Ms. Tejcek, Paws execu- Tejcek, Valerie Ford, Fred Business A7 Out & About B1 mixes, labradoodles, or “They can be a little more nized by the colorful obsta- tive director and advanced Classified B7 Police Report A5 Ford and the late Pat Ches- people just call them doo- intense so they’re not for cle course on the front part trainer, oversees the dogs in Crossword B6 Sports B6 ley, the non-profit organi- dles,” she said, laughing. Horoscopes B1 Viewpoint A6 everyone, but they’re bred of the property. See SERVICE, A4 141240 CLASSIC CONCERT by STETSON STUDENTS Friday, March 25th @ 6:30pm ALF #8340 Entertainment will be located on the 3rd floor in the atrium. Refreshments provided. RSVP appreciated to 386.822.6900 ext 243. 141240 A2 • DeLand/Lake Helen/DeLeon Springs/Pierson Hometown News Friday, March 18, 2016 dling and attention during Normal picking hours for Strawberry establishment. These vari- strawberry season are noon eties are capable of produc- to 5 p.m. Wednesdays and From page A1 ing 1 to 2 pints of fruit per Fridays, 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. shot, Ms. Stauderman rec- plant over the season.” Saturdays and 11a.m. until 5 ommends checking online As co-owner with her hus- p.m. on Sundays, according for locally grown varieties band, Larry Stauderman, of to the website but the Stau- and supplies. Oak Haven Farms in Lake dermans advise calling first “Currently, three varieties County, Ms. Stauderman since hours can change due are suggested for the Florida has considerable knowledge to picking availability and home garden: Camarosa, of what it takes to produce weather conditions. Sweet Charlie, and Festival,” the tasty fruit. In the barn, visitors can according to the Extension “Oak Haven Farms & Win- enjoy already picked berries website, which notes all ery has been a fixture in the and other assorted treats. three varieties produce Lake County farming land- Local Florida wines attractive, flavorful berries scape, growing mouth- include, naturally, strawber- suitable for eating fresh or watering strawberries since ry, blueberry, grape and for freezing. 1996 and local Florida wine rose. “Camarosa has been the since 2010,” according to the After 20 years of success- most productive variety in farm’s website. ful growing on 20 acres, the North Florida, while Festival About 30 minutes west of Staudermans have learned and Sweet Charlie produce DeLand in Sorrento, the what it takes to have the more fruit during the early farm offers strawberry pick- highest and heartiest yield.