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Ridgewood Ave. Ste. 200, Port Orange Porchdogs to perform may have no entrance at Port Orange library By Tom Holton answer one-on-one questions about the esti- For Hometown News mated $22 million project. “That’s why we are The Porchdogs will bring encouraging public comment at this meeting; their own brand of Louisiana Even if a proposed interchange at Interstate 95 it could influence the project.” Cajun and zydeco music to the and Pioneer Trail clears all the hurdles, it could be There was no formal presentation. *Not affiliated with any government agency. Representatives are Licensed Florida Insurance Brokers. Port Orange Regional Library, 10 years before it opens. Manning a station with a poster asking 1005 City Center Circle, at 2 Or it might not happen at all. “How do we get there from here?,” the professional m e an p.m. Friday, June 22. That’s what about 125 area residents and local engineer said the FDOT will begin by conducting a the traffic problems i n The trio has had repeat officials learned at a Florida Department of Trans- project development and environment study to the area will go away; continued growth a n d long-term engagements at portation kickoff public meeting Wednesday, June evaluate roadway and interchange options that will increasing road traffic, at some point, could influ- Walt Disney World, Universal 13, at Sugar Mill Country Club. be presented in a second public workshop sched- ence residents to reconsider their priorities.” Studios Orlando and other “Right now, we are at ground zero on this project,” uled for the spring of next year. FDOT staff members moved about the large theme parks. They also per- said private transportation consultant John Moore “At that time, we will show various alternatives, meeting room, encouraging those in attendance to form regularly at the Iron Jr., who joined a half dozen FDOT team members one of which could be a no-build,” Mr. Moore said. share their thoughts and opinions about the pro- Horse Saloon during Bike positioned around the club’s ballroom to informally “But, if the no-build is the final decision, that won’t See I-95, page A4 Week and Biketoberfest. See NOTES, page A5 Time to stop Hemming along ‘Chasing Need Teeth? the Dragon’ By Diane M. Carey corner of Volusia County. [email protected] County Health Rankings and DENTAL SERVICES Roadmaps ranked Volusia DENTURE $650 18th among Florida counties “It’s like chasing the drag- with a drug poisoning mor- Crown/Caps $800 on. 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Carey nation by Volusia County’s [email protected] newly hired medical examiner, County Council members Entertainment B1 Our Lady of Hope Catho- Photo courtesy of John O’Malley entered into a $780,000 six- lic Church in Port Orange Grand Knight Timothy Mell of Our Lady of Hope Knights of Columbus pres- month service contract with LOW PLACES swept both age categories for an interim ME. the Knights of Columbus ents Warren Dietrich the Altar Server of the Year Award for the Orlando Diocese in the age 7-12 category with Denise Dietrich, Warren’s mother, Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Alter Server of the Year Sara Zydowicz, who started awards for the Diocese of by his side. her new post in Volusia just Orlando. last month, claimed in a letter Baylee Behrens, 14, was served. for three years and serves any figured I’d pick up altar serv- selected in the ages 13-17 Baylee graduated from time she is asked to, particu- ing. to the state medical examiners category and Warren Diet- Creekside Middle School in larly at the early mass. “I like being involved in commission the conditions rich (now 13) was the winner May and will enroll in the “I had no clue I would the mass. I feel something and workload could cause a in the ages 7-12 category. International Baccalaureate actually win, especially once special doing it and really critical error at the medical Time to find your friends program at Spruce Creek I realized how many kids enjoy it," she said. examiner’s facility, which is at the Bandshell They were picked over other nominees from about 100 High School. there were,” she said. “When Baylee lives with her par- slated to be replaced by a new, Catholic churches in the dio- Besides her weekly work I was younger, I always did ents, Kevin and Cindi Beh- $13 million facility. Index cese. on the altar, she plays the the liturgical dance at the 9 rens, and brother, Brian, in Incoming interim Chief Both children and their trombone and piano, per- o’clock mass every so often Port Orange. Ms. Behrens Medical Examiner Dr. Jon Business A7 Out & About B1 parents were surprised with a forming in school bands and and once I kind of outgrew said, “It was an amazing sur- Throgmorton, however, Classified B7 Police Report A5 Crossword B6 Sports A11 recognition recently at the the Volusia All County Band. that, I still wanted to stay prise. We were so excited.” Horoscopes B1 Viewpoint A6 respective masses they She has been an altar server involved in the church, so I See ALTAR, page A2 See EXAMINER, page A3 A- 2 • Port Orange/South Daytona/Ponce Inlet/Daytona Beach Shores Hometown News Friday, June 22, 2018 Mr. Dietrich said, “It was Hope before he nominated Altar huge for us. Warren truly Warren and Baylee for consid- From page A1 enjoys serving. It is one of the eration. few times he is up and dressed The winners are picked by Warren completed seventh and ready to go.” the statewide Knights group, grade at Silver Sands Middle Warren enjoys basketball Mr. Mell said. “We are over- School as an honors student and plays on a Police Athletic joyed that our two got picked and will enter the eighth grade League team and a Port and won.