Land inside DELAND/LAKE HELEN DELEON SPRINGS PIERSON Lines Save Florida fisheries and reefs, eat a lionfish Page A3 @HometownNewsVolusia @Hometownnewsvolusia @HVolusi Vol. 7, No. 27 Your Local News and Information Source • www.HometownNewsVolusia.com Friday, Aug. 10, 2018 Community State RX--0059404 Open commission seat All types of Hurricane Protection Notes • Screen Rooms • Replacement Windows • Seamless Gutters • Custom Sunrooms School board gets 13 applications candidates forum • Vinyl Siding • Pool Enclosure By Gina McKee take applications to find the most qualified Vote Now! Best Screen Enclosures! [email protected] candidate for the appointment. The League of Women Vot- Due to the time constraints placed by the Schedule an in-home estimate today! ers of Volusia County will 2012 - 2016 DeLand City Commissioners will interview 13 D city’s charter, applications were closed July 31 EA ER R S present a School Board Candi- candidates to fill the commission seat left vacant by ’ 386-775-4915 C to give commissioners time to interview H dates Forum from 10 a.m. to Jeff Hunter’s arrest and subsequent suspension by O I C E EDSENEZALUMINUM.COM 2017 applicants and make an informed decision EADER R S noon Saturday, Aug. 11, at The Gov. Rick Scott. ’ prior to the deadline. C H Center at Deltona, 1640 Mar- O I C E The clock is ticking, with City Charter mandates Thirteen applications came in before the tight tin Luther King Blvd., Deltona. that require the commission to fill the vacancy by deadline of July 31. Christen said. “I am interested in solv- There are candidates for Aug. 27, the day before the primary election. William Christen, a former law enforcement offi- ing problems that happen in the community and office in district 1, which cov- The charter further grants commissioners the cer turned real estate broker said he believes his protecting the integrity of the great City of DeLand.” ers much of West Volusia; dis- right to appoint, by majority vote of the four remain- experience in both fields will be an asset to the tasks A retired federal human resources worker who trict 3, which covers Southeast ing commissioners, a person to fill the vacancy, faced by the commission. served six years on DeLand’s Planning Board, Ber- Volusia, including part of Port whether it is temporary or for the duration of the “I would love to serve the community by bringing nice Comella said she believes “city government is a Orange; and District 5, which term, depending on the outcome of the charges my vast knowledge of real estate and my past experi- covers Deltona, Osteen and against Mr. Hunter. Commissioners voted July 16 to ence in law enforcement to the commission,” Mr. See SEAT, page A4 part of DeBary. Some of the races may be decided in the Aug. 28 Prima- ry Election. Too cute Love of the DeLand Regional Library hosts book sale outdoors led to The Friends of the DeLand Regional Library will host its monthly book sale from 9:30 environmental a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10; and 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat- urday, Aug. 11. center job The sale will be in the library’s auditorium, 130 E. By Lori Carter full-time employees and a Howry Ave., DeLand. For Hometown News “slew of volunteers.” Proceeds from the monthly “There’s no set regular book sale helps provide It’s no surprise Sandy Fal- day,” she said. “It changes all non-budgeted programs and con has been at the Lyonia the time. It makes it fun and special needs activities. Environmental Center in interesting.” For more information, call Deltona for nine years, the The center, surrounded by (386) 822-6430, ext. 20762. last nearly seven years as a 360-acre scrub habitat, is manager. 4,000 square feet with an Ms. Falcon, 42, said she exhibit gallery, live animal Deltona library plans grew up in Miami and spent exhibit — salt water touch a lot of time outdoors, camp- tanks and alligators — and adult programs ing with her family, explor- two classrooms that can be ing and hiking trails and made into one. “Almost every single day Adults can broaden their going to the beach. someone comes in the door horizons with free programs at “I always was a nature girl,” and says, ‘I didn’t know this the Deltona Regional Library, she said. “In high school and was here. This is amazing,’” 2150 Eustace Ave. college, I volunteered at wild- she said. “It’s almost like August’s activities include: life rehabilitation centers in opening day again. It’s amaz- •Hatha yoga: 11 a.m. Satur- Randy Barber/staff photographer Miami, the zoo, anything I ing to have that experience day, Aug. 11. Certified yoga Annabelle Coley, 10, of Lake Helen checks out a bunny from the Red Fox Pet could be around animals and every single day. We’re mak- instructor Daya Devi-Doolin n atu re .” Store during the Market in the Park at Blake Park in Lake Helen on Satur- ing an impact on their lives will provide instruction. Call As the manager of the cen- day, Aug. 4. The market is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday. See OUTDOORS, page A2 (386) 479-8151 to register. ter, Ms. Falcon oversees three •E-resources for e-readers: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14. Learn about the electronic resources available through the library’s website. Bring a library card Put a glassy Union and fully charged device. See NOTES, page A2 sheen on your art expands Personal Finance A7 By Gina McKee meets one day per week or as to serve [email protected] a one-day workshop on Sat- PLAN STRONGER urdays from 11 a.m. - 1p.m. Nancy Chase’s dreams are or from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. She Stetson a work of art. notes that some of the more You can The dream began more complex pieces could take stretch than 30 years ago in Che- more than two hours to com- students your pachet, R.I., where Holidaze plete. By Gina McKee vacation Stained Glass was born in Prices for the Saturday [email protected] dollars 1985. Ms. Chase has taught workshops range from $30- hundreds of students the $80, depending on the pieces The seal of approval — or, ancient art of creating mosa- selected, but all materials and more accurately, a large metal ics, along with other classes instruction are included in Stetson University seal — Primary Election on stained glass and more. the price. marks the completion of phase After relocating to Although she does not two of a $30 million addition COMING UP DeLand, she opened Holi- offer as many classes as she and renovation at the Carlton daze Art Glass in 2005, and is did in Rhode Island, she Union Building at Stetson Hometown News will still passing along her cre- plans to continue teaching University in DeLand. ativity, passion and love of on a reduced schedule for As projected, the second publsh biographies and art to students of all ages and many years to come. Photo courtesy of Holidaze Art Glass and largest phase of construc- photos of county skill levels. “I will still be offering tion is wrapping up just in “Many hundreds of people classes, although not as Glass and mosaic artist Nancy Chase, owner of time for students’ return to candidates Aug. 17 have passed through (the many, she said. ‘The plan is Holidaze Art Glass Studio, 316 N. Florida Ave., campus later this month. and municipal Rhode Island location) as cli- to spend more time design- DeLand, not only creates stunning stained glass A new Commons Dining candidates Aug. 24 ents, customers, students, ing, creating and learning and mosaics, but also teaches classes and work- Hall and the entire north wing tourists and friends,” she about my art and myself.” shops to pass on her artistry to others. will be up and running prior said. “It was hard to say In the end, students will to the start of fall semester and goodbye to that. Now I start have finished pieces, such as will feature a new student Index a new adventure here in a metal and glass mosaic stuffers and many more. In In addition to teaching lounge, student meeting Business A7 Out & About B1 D e L an d .” mirror, gorgeous cat garden addition, they’ll have a new classes and workshops, Ms. rooms, offices for the Student Classified B6 Police Report A5 Classes are offered either stakes, a beveled Christmas love and appreciation for art Chase has a fully stocked stu- Government Association and Crossword B5 Sports B5 Horoscopes B1 Viewpoint A6 as a seven-week course that tree piece, angel stocking and their own abilities. 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