FROM THE COUNTY MANAGER’S DESK

Hurricane season is around the corner

It’s hard to believe we’re already planning for the next hurricane season, which begins June 1.

This is a good time to update your family preparedness plan. I strongly advise you to

develop a plan for your family so they know where to go if an evacuation order is issued. If you know your family is safe, you can concentrate on responding to the public without too much worry about your family.

It’s also time to start thinking about items for your disaster supply kit. It should include a two-week supply of medications and enough drinking water and nonperishable food to last five to seven days.

One of the most important things you can do to protect your home and family is to purchase a flood insurance policy. Flood damage is not covered under most home-owners insurance policies. You have to buy a separate flood policy. To learn more, visit www.floodsmart.gov.

I also encourage you to download Emergency Management’s new prepared-ness app, which offers a one-stop shop for emergency alerts, shelter locations, disaster supply checklists and more. To download the app, visit www.volusia.org/emergency.

I know June seems far away, but it’s never too early to be prepared.

As always, thank you for your dedication to the public. We’re an excellent team, and we’re well-prepared if a hurricane or other disaster threatens our community.

– Jim Dinneen

The weather was picture perfect for the start of the 2018 Half Marathon.

Team effort leads to another successful Half Marathon

Thousands of runners experienced the excitement of running on the Daytona International Speedway track, through Daytona Beach and across the International Speedway Boulevard bridge during the Daytona Beach Half Marathon on Feb. 4.

More than 2,000 runners participated in one or more of the day’s events – the Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay, 3.1-mile Lap the Track and the Speedway Challenge, which includes both the Half Marathon and 5K.

Volusia County Government and Daytona International Speedway again partnered to host the popular running event, now in its 10th year. The half marathon starts and ends in the speedway, giving runners an up-close and personal view of the famous tri-oval track.

The event’s race car theme isn’t limited to inside the speedway – it continues throughout the course with marshals dressed in racing suits, historic race cars, and spirited runners dressed in their best running costumes.

Hats off to the county employees who worked year-round in planning this this very special event, and to those who volunteered or participated on race day!

Beach Safety Capt. Tammy Malphurs and Officer Marc Rodriquez won first place in the Half Marathon Relay.

New medical examiner hired

Please join us in welcoming Sara Zydowicz, M.D., to Volusia County’s team. She has been named medical examiner following the recent retirement of Marie Hermann, M.D.

Dr. Zydowicz received her medical degree from Kansas City University of Medical and

Biosciences in 2005 before completing a residency in anatomic and clinical pathology at the University of Wisconsin. She also completed fellowships in cytopathology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and in forensic pathology at the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner’s Office.

She is board certified in forensic pathology and anatomic and clinical pathology.

Dr. Zydowicz comes to us from Orlando’s Medical Examiner’s Office, where she served as associate medical examiner from 2012 to 2018. She’s no stranger to Volusia County, having worked in a part-time, contract capacity for the county since 2016.

Regina Montgomery named Solid Waste director

Congratulations to Regina Montgomery, who has been named solid waste director for Volusia County.

Montgomery joined the Solid Waste Division in 1998 as an intern and has been working her way up the county ladder, rising to the positions of administrative

coordinator, recycling coordinator and fiscal resource manager.

She has a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a master’s degree in accounting, both from the University of Central Florida.

As solid waste director, she leads a team of 70 employees who maintain a proactive recycling program and safely dispose of all solid waste material generated in Volusia County.

Did you know? The Tomoka Landfill receives 1,000 tons of household waste every day. The Volusia County Solid Waste Division provides garbage transfer, disposal and recycling services for residents and businesses throughout the county. The division also offers household hazardous waste disposal options and recycling education programs for residents.

ON THE SCENE – Volusia County Fire Rescue Lt. Mark Marella discusses firefighting equipment and emergency response during a recent visit to Enterprise Elementary School.

Management and Budget promotes two

Jake Teems and Christine Beccaris have been promoted to analyst positions in the Management and Budget Office.

Teems was born and raised in Port Orange. After receiving his bachelor's degree from the University of Florida in 2011, he worked as a retail store manager in Daytona Beach. He joined Volusia County’s staff as a library associate before being promoted to administrative coordinator with the

Parks, Recreation and Culture Division. In his new position, Teems assists various divisions in the development and implementation of their annual budgets.

Beccaris started her career in the records department of the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office in 2013 and then served in the Community Services Department for three years. She has volunteered to help with several county programs, including the Charter Review and diversity committees and the

burglar alarm review board. She has an associate degree in paralegal studies and is working toward a bachelor’s degree in supervision and management from Daytona State College.

Red Cross honors Jim Judge

Jim Judge, director of Volusia County Emergency Management, was recently presented with the Presidential Award for Excellence from the American Red Cross for his 25 years of volunteer service.

Judge is an original member of the Red Cross’s Scientific Advisory Council. Over the past 25 years, he has led numerous

reviews of preparedness, health and safety services content and has chaired several sub-councils. He also was a driver of the original Ready Rating program and an expert reviewer of the Red Cross Emergency Medical Response course.

Laura Laser speaks at UF

Senior Architect Laura Laser recently took part in a panel discussion at the Women’s Leadership Summit at her alma mater, the University of Florida College of Design, Construction & Planning in Gainesville. She and other panelists discussed what employers look for, what to expect when you graduate, and how to

become a leader in the industry.

Laser was an architect consultant for 20 years before joining the county’s staff in 2006. As senior architect, she manages vertical construction activities for the Engineering and Construction Division. Two of her current projects are the $12.4 million terminal update at Daytona Beach International Airport and the $13.5 million Sheriff’s Evidence Facility.

LUNCH WITH THE MANAGER – County Manager Jim Dinneen with February’s lunch group. Each month, 20 employees are selected at random to have lunch with the county manager. The luncheons offer a chance for employees to learn more about Dinneen and the county’s direction. They also provide an opportunity for him to get to know employees and what they do for the county.

Mike Palmieri in the chilled water plant at the Thomas C. Kelly Administration Center.

Palmieri earns senior certification

Mike Palmieri, a trades worker III HVAC technician for Facility Services, received the senior level efficiency analyst technician certification from the North American Technician Excellence. This is a testing agency for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration technicians. There are about 35,000 certified technicians, but only 70 have the senior level certification.

Palmieri worked at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University before joining the county’s staff in 2013.

“Mike can work on all types of heating and air conditioning equipment in the county buildings,” said his supervisor, Greg Padgett. “He also has great customer service skills.”

Austin awarded FPEM certification

Emergency Management Planner Aubrie Austin recently received certification as a Florida Professional Emergency Manager.

Since joining the county’s staff in 2014, Austin has helped the community through emergency plan development and review, the planning and facilitation of trainings

and exercises, and delivering outreach presentations.

She has also served as co-chair of the Florida Emergency Preparedness Association’s Higher Education Committee and is a member of the Educational Outreach Committee of the Governor’s Hurricane Conference.

Austin has a master’s degree in public administration and a graduate certificate in emergency management and homeland security from the University of Central Florida.

Other employees who have FPEM certification are Jim Judge, Larry LaHue and Tom Cisco.

More than 300 long-term employees were honored during the 32nd annual Employee Recognition Luncheon on Feb. 21.

Be sure to give them a pat on the back and thank them for their service. Kudos to our Human Resources team for organizing another successful event!

AVIATION AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES

Aviation Jerry Slaydon, 30

BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

Purchasing Jeaniene Jennings, 15 Heidi Ott, 20

BUSINESS SERVICES

Central Services Dixie Simmons, 10 Bryan Hires, 15 Bruce Davis, 15 Ray Cohen, 15 Lena Tompkins, 15 Joe Gulli, 20 James Wood, 20 Darrell Williams, 20 Russ Burbridge, 20 Kevin Coello, 25 Dennis Gephart, 30 Dot Mandese, 30

Information Technology Lisa Hopton, 10 Jolene Baiardo, 15 William Clausen, 15 Kevin Benge, 20 Trent Skille, 20 Kevin Bevel, 30

Revenue Sandra Moore, 10 Stacy Stafford, 10 Stephanie Jackson, 15 Karen Crites, 15

Shirley Sobieski, 20 Rhonda Orr, 25

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Agriculture Extension Laura Cash, 10 Karen Stauderman, 10

Community Assistance Jill Marcum, 10 Mary Dove, 10 Janette Rivera, 10 Stephanie Malally, 10 Donna Carter, 20 Dona Butler, 25 Helen Worthy, 45

Library Services Deborah Shafer, 10 Rudy Cantu, 10 Kaia Simonson, 10 Rosalin Tipsomboon, 10 Catherine Worthington, 10 Amy Garrett, 15 Harlan Hines, 15 Martha Buckley, 15 Rod Hooper, 15 Tammy Heuring, 15 Anne Verdon, 20 Catherine Relda, 20 Mary Tyrrell, 25

Parks, Recreation and Culture Richard Harris, 10 Wyatt Dunnam, 10 Theodore Mills, 15 Tim Baylie, 25

COUNTY MANAGER’S OFFICE

Darla Zakaluzny, 10 Bernice Wendland, 15 Suzanne Hilson, 20 George Recktenwald, 20 Marcy Zimmerman, 20

COURT

ADMINISTRATION

Roger Wilsey, 15 Jessica Dougherty, 15 Judy Beechler, 20

ELECTIONS

Tyler Bumpus, 10 Mary Pollitt, 30 Jane Dillard, 30

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Accounting Julie Mattingly, 10 Charles Gauf, 10 Marsha Podsiadlo, 10 Jackie Kies, 15

Human Resources Barbara Somers, 10 James Motes, 10 Victoria Potter, 15 Chandra Gordon, 20

GROWTH AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Building and Zoning Diana Malik, 10 Margaret Godfrey, 10 Rebecca Donofrio, 15 Tammy Proulx, 20 Susan Foster, 20 Dale Smith, 25 Michael Nelson, 30

Environmental Management Katrina Locke, 15 Jennifer Winters, 15

PROPERTY APPRAISER’S OFFICE

Amy Rodgerson, 10 Donald Schubert, 10 Laura Burleson, 15 Bonnie Robson, 15

Sharon Staats, 20 Rob Miller, 20 Judy Copello, 20

PUBLIC PROTECTION

Animal Control Linda Butterfield, 10 Joni Goldstein, 10 Laura Stiwinter, 10

Beach Safety Jason Legath, 10 Michael Berard, 15 Scott Wise, 25 Raymond Manchester, 30 Nanci Nolin, 35

Corrections Sherry Page, 10 Timothy Ellenbecker, 10 David LaMondie, 10 Javier Gamboa Duarte, 10 Michael Holmes, 10 Felix Lawrence Kelly, 10 Heath Shore, 10 David Carr, 10 Francisco Medina, 10 Juan Victoria, 15 Joseph Brown, 15 Thomas Michael, 15 Jessica Botelho, 15 Ezra Scarbough, 15 Simone Walters, 20 Jeffery Eaton, 20 Dawn Belton, 20 Rebecca Blair, 20 Susan Westgate, 20 Cherry Freeman, 25

Helen Worthy, caseworker supervisor for Community Assistance, recently celebrated her 45th anniversary with Volusia County.

Mose Hawkins, 25 Sherri Rader, 25 Scott Hutton, 25 Mark Kastner, 25 Mark Fitton, 25 Kenneth Murray, 25 James Bailey, 30 Ralph Seltz, 30

Emergency Medical Administration Mark Wolcott, 10

Emergency Medical Services Brian Silverstein, 10 Christine Beres, 10 Lisa Smith, 10 Terry Shaughnessy, 10 Ronald Watson, 15 Beverly Band, 15 David Aiken, 15 Melissa Drewry, 20 Mark Fisher, 35

Fire Services Paul Barbour, 10 Beau Falconnier, 10 Samuel Fiorina, 10 Steven Waksmunski, 10 Vann Cade, 10 Matthew Daly, 10 Brady Froman, 10 John DeBord, 10 Michael Brasol, 10 Gregory Payne, 10 Scott Frazier, 15 Richard Scott, 15 Aaron Wood, 15 Charles Smoak, 15 Roger Hanrahan, 15 Todd Harris, 20 Gerard Krallinger, 20 Jeffery Marris, 20 Howard Bailey, 25 Maureen Gruber, 30

Services Center Bobbie King, 20

PUBLIC WORKS

Engineering and Construction James Price, 10 Kimberly Secord, 10 Linda Lane, 15 Joey Spiller, 20

Mosquito Control Charles Reiner, 10

Road and Bridge Lee Bennett, 10

Daniel Lightfoot, 10 Sean Maroney, 10 Rusty Booth, 10 Steven LeClerc, 10 Paul Cook, 10 Matthew Hopper, 10 Ross Sciara, 15 Joe Wilcox, 15 Steve Lasher, 15 Terri Rowell, 15 Jeffrey Lindsay, 25 Arthur Johnson, 25 Bonnie Graham, 30 Jeff Jones, 30 Marvin Jones III, 30

Services Center Kendra Hively, 15

Solid Waste Willie Norman, 10 David Lawson, 10 Leonard Marion, 10

Stormwater Kenneth Bennett, 15 Billy Bishop, 25

Water Resources and Utilities Christopher Kauk, 10 Robert Beedle, 15 Samuel Farrell, 15 Gary Mays, 30 Stephen Bennett, 30

SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Linda Hecker, 10 Gina Elmazi, 10 Paul DiRocco, 10 Darryl Weaver, 10 Amy Genao, 10 Chaz Jeffries, 10 Austin Littleton, 10 Justin Martir, 10 Andrew Conklin, 10 Jimmie Stone, 10 Matthew Vega, 10 Vinnie Vento, 10 Nicholas Yackel, 10 Christine Watts, 10 Kyle Bainbridge, 10 Bill Dowd, 10 Hank Rivet, 10 Edith Horton, 10 Kristina Turney, 10 Katie Dyett, 10 Kristi Castelli, 10 Stephanie Baker, 10 Lindsay Jones, 10 Jacqueline Esposito, 10 Donna Bowen, 15

Keith Earney, 15 Carl Eckberg, 15 Brian Henderson, 15 Patrick Leahy, 15 Garey MacDowell, 15 Todd Smith, 15 Kevin Welty, 15 Harold Newmier, 15 Anthony Abato, 15 Martha Adamczyk, 15 Beth Fortin, 15 John Gorzki Jr., 15 Chris Jones, 15 Todd Raible, 15 Jeffrey Hart, 15 John McDonald, 15 Willie-Mae Mitchell, 15 Annette Gray, 15 Matthew Tremblay, 15 Gina Evans, 15 Dwayne Kempf, 15 Jody Matson, 15 Shannon Sibley, 15 Mike Hattaway, 15 William Kretzer, 15 Randy Post, 15 Joel Turney, 15 Chastity Burke, 15 Doug Henry, 15

Michael Campanella, 20 Howard Palardy, 20 David Wiggins, 20 Timothy Jolley, 20 Jerrell Gatlin, 20 Pamela Moore, 20 Brenda Barnes, 20 Anthony Shank, 20 Bea Leatherman, 20 Glen Bennett, 20 Sean Johnson, 20 Paul Kammerer, 20 Mark Mathieson, 20 Michael Odgers, 20 Karen Hulsman, 20 Theodore Seaman, 20 Margaret Carroll, 25 Christine Kalvin, 25 Jeffrey Hoffman, 25 Richard LeCates, 25 James Turner, 25 David Clay, 25 Steve White, 30 Toby Schwartz, 30 Dominick Amendolare, 30 Greg Goff, 30 Lucy Hallis, 30 James Greene, 35

Diversity and inclusion workshop offers opportunity for discovery

“Captivating.” “Entertaining and enlightening.” “Thought provoking.” “Everyone should take this class!”

These are some of the comments from employees who have taken Volusia County’s new diversity and inclusion workshop. Led by staff from Human Resources, the two-hour mandatory training class is part of the county’s Diversity and Inclusion Dynamic Master Plan. Nearly 2,000 employees have taken the class so far.

The interactive workshop is designed to create a non-threatening environment for learning and discovery. The goal for the training is to help employees develop more awareness of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and understand the meaning of unconscious bias.

Employees also learn practical skills to help them better interact and collaborate with coworkers and citizens from all walks of life. Employees will be required to attend a diversity and inclusion workshop every two years.

“Volusia County Government believes the most effective diversity and inclusion training is long-term and deliberately woven into our organization’s culture,” said Diversity Specialist Jaime Edmondson. “We look forward to con-tinuing to develop programs, training initiatives and other tools to support and ensure the ongoing success of these efforts.”

Retirements

January

Maureen “Mo” Gruber, Fire Rescue, 31 years Dorothy “Dot” Mandese, Central Services, 30 years Bernice Wendland, Community Information, 27 years Charles Smith, Sheriff’s Office, 16 years Dr. Marie Hermann, Medical Examiner, 11 years

February

Harold Hester, Central Services, 21 years Bonnie Robson, Property Appraiser's Office, 15 years Bonnie Cowart, Library Services, 13 years Cynthia Garlit, Library Services, 11 years

Mudge honored

Dennis Mudge, director of the University of Florida/Volusia County Extension, recently received the Dedicated Service Outstanding Leadership Award from the Florida Cattlemen's

Institute and Allied Trade Show. He was honored for a lifetime of service and outstanding leadership.

According to “The Florida Cattlemen” newsletter: “Along with his institute leadership, Dennis is recognized for his dedicated lifetime of service to the cattle industry of Florida. He uses his expertise with toxic plants, saving ranchers many thousands of dollars by avoiding cattle deaths due to poisoning. Over his time as a UF livestock agent, he received requests from nearly every county in Florida and neighboring states.”

Mudge joined the county’s staff in 2016 after having worked as a two-county agent for Orange and Seminole counties for 19 years.

, County Manager

Robert Gilmore, center, with the EVAC maintenance crew, from left: Darrell Williams, Mike Manderville, Gilmore, Darren Kennedy and Steve Reyes.

Staff cuts costs by refurbishing EVAC ambulances

Old ambulances are getting a second lease on life at EVAC Ambulance, which implemented a refurbishment program last year.

Robert Gilmore, operations manager for Fleet Management, introduced the program, which entails refurbishing the ambulance body and installing it on a new truck chassis. A refurbished ambulance costs about $45,000 less than a new ambulance.

Gilmore notes that the EVAC maintenance crew performs a full evaluation of each vehicle to make sure the body is still strong and functional. They look at its current condition, identify potential problem areas, and make plans to bring it up to current standards. The refurbishment includes a new cab con-sole, front switch panel, upholstery, and heating and air-conditioning unit.

EVAC has 50 ambulance units. The plan is to refurbish each unit twice, once every six to seven years. ___________________________________________________________________________

SWEETHEART BALL – Three members of the Beach Safety team swapped their swimming trunks for dapper duds as they attended the Sweetheart Ball with their daughters on Feb. 3. The father/daughter formal dinner and dance benefited the Junior League of Daytona Beach. From left are Officer Neal Kelly with his daughter Kailani, Capt. Andrew Ethridge with his daughter Madison, and Officer Marc Rodriguez with his daughter Attalee.

Sheriff’s office honors best of the best in awards ceremony

From a telecommunicator who talked a terrified woman through a tense situation with a gun-wielding family member, to a detective who persevered for four years to see Luis Toledo convicted of murder, the Volusia County Sheriff's Office honored some of its outstanding employees during the second annual awards event under Sheriff Mike Chitwood.

Here's a look at the employee winners:

DEPUTY OF THE YEAR: Blaine Lewis for her tireless work at the VCSO. "She's a strong go-getter,” said one of her mentors, Deputy Kevin Moss. “She never quits, and she’s always striving to do the best. She's a hard-charging individual.”

DETECTIVE OF THE YEAR: Bryan Ford for his perseverance in the prosecution of Luis Toledo, who was convicted in 2017 of killing his wife and her two children. "The work he did from 2013 to 2017 – running down leads, maintaining relationships with the family, and maintaining relationships with the prosecution – helped get Toledo convicted," said Sgt. A.J. Pagliari of the Major Case Unit.

TELECOMMUNICATOR OF THE YEAR: Christie D'Ercole for her professionalism and calm demeanor on Oct. 29, 2017, when a distraught woman called to report her mentally ill family member was shooting inside their home. Her actions saved the lives of the residents inside the home and law enforcement on scene.

CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR: Public Information Officer Andrew Gant for his unit's work providing information, records and multimedia to the news media and public. "Andrew came in with a robust agenda,” Chief Deputy John Creamer said. “He has taken our Public Information Office to the next level. Our social media is so active that other sheriff's agencies across the nation follow what we do. It's phenomenal.”

MEDALS OF VALOR: Deputy Shawn Adkins for his actions responding to a domestic disturbance call where the armed suspect pointed a shotgun at him; Deputy Brandon Ellis for his actions with K-9 Forest tracking a suspect who fled from a traffic stop; and Deputy Andrew Jenkins for his actions responding to a domestic disturbance call where a man fired a flare gun at him.

MEDAL OF BRAVERY/PURPLE HEART: Capt. Clifford Williams, who survived being stabbed several times while intervening off-duty in a domestic violence situation involving his neighbor and an estranged girlfriend.

MEDAL OF HEROISM: Deputy Kyle Walter for his actions rescuing a woman involved in a domestic disturbance where the armed suspect pointed a shotgun at a fellow deputy.

Sheriff Mike Chitwood, left, congratulates Deputy of the Year Blaine Lewis as her parents, Lisa and Dwight Lewis, look on.

MEDAL OF LIFESAVING ACTIONS: Deputy Christopher Beatty for performing CPR and reviving a vehicle passenger who had a medical emergency; and Deputy Anthony Bernal for performing CPR and reviving a woman experiencing a medical episode.

MEDAL OF MERIT for their roles in a sting operation targeting unlicensed contractors operating in Volusia County: Sgt. Jimmy Carlisle; Sgt. Joel Hernandez; Sgt. David King; and Detectives Matthew Andracke, David Clay, John Frazzini, Amy Genao, Robert Leffler,William Mather, Jordan McDaniel, Austin Raimundo, Toby Schwartz, Nicholas Shephard, Vincenzo Vento, Peter Carelli; Andrew Davis, Andrew Jenkins, Michael Sawicki, Brandon G. Watson and Anthony Zimmerer.

MEDAL OF MERIT: Chance Bembinster and Patrick Harding for their role in the expedited deployment and automation of the initial VCSO CompStat process.

MEDAL OF MERIT: Michael Todd Sennholtz for his significant contribution in the advancement of the VCSO technology: an online search warrant system, various automated body-worn camera processes, a budget tracking system and enhanced graphics.

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD: Capt. Richard Fortin for his work acquiring, repairing and delivering restored bicycles to children who need them.

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD for their work in the VCSO's 2017 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety campaign in the Deltona area: Capt. Richard Fortin; Lt. Thomas Tatum; Sgt. Steven Bryan; Sgt. Joseph W. Frost; Sgt. Joel Hernandez; Sgt. Joel Turney; Senior Deputies Patrick W. Allison, Dennis Dearborn, Persio Genao, Christopher LeCates, Jose Ramos, Nicholas Yackel and Anthony Zimmerer; and Deputies Omar Bello, Martin Fletcher,

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PROMOTION – Beach Safety Director Ray Manchester, right, congratulates Anthony Contino on his promotion to law enforcement officer. Contino has been a lifeguard with the Beach Safety Division for seven years. _________________________________________________________________

Registration open for St. Johns River Cleanup

Volunteers are needed for the 22nd annual St. Johns River Cleanup, which will take place from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 21.

They can choose from nine starting points stretching from Pierson in northwest Volusia County to Geneva in Seminole County.

Registration ends April 18. Preregistered participants will receive a T-shirt. For more information and a registration form, visit www.volusia.org/cleanup or contact Environmental Specialist Joan Coil at jcoil@volusia.org.

Turtle Day set for April 28

Enjoy close encounters with endangered sea turtles and other marine life during Turtle Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at the Marine Science Center, 100 Lighthouse Drive, Ponce Inlet.

Animal rehabilitation staff will explain how they care for injured birds and sea turtles. Other activities will include face painting, crafts and live music. Exhibitors from conservation organizations and agencies such as Canaveral National Seashore, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Halifax River Audubon Society, Save the Manatee and others will have educational booths.

Admission to the Marine Science Center and Turtle Day events will be free.

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Graeme Foster, Matthew A. Myers, Matthew Seltzer, Jimmie Stone and Timothy Wheeler; and Tina McClish.

UNIT COMMENDATION for their response to a shooting incident in DeLand, where deputies carried the victim to safety, took the shooter into custody and safely removed the home’s remaining occupants, which included two children: Sgt. Jason Stickels; and Deputies Steven Eisen, Blaine Lewis, Sean McRae, Patrick O'Melia, Michael Vanzo and Brandon Watson.

TELECOMMUNICATOR LIFESAVING AWARD for all those who saved lives by providing CPR instructions to emergency callers: Caitlyn Best, Kristy Lynn Champeon, Breanna Eckman, Christina Gering, Greg Goff, Staci Latoya Green, Katie Elaine Hall, Dallas M. Hull; Keith Hutchinson, Meghan Kelly, Tracy Koehler, Katrina Lilly, Marirma Perez, Caryn Price, Debra Lynn Rego, Rebecca Stump, Tracey Warhurst and Jessica Woodworth.

Congratulations to the honorees for saving lives and supporting the Volusia County Sheriff's Office!

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If so, please send your story to Community Information Specialist Pat Kuehn at pkuehn@volusia.org.

Volusia County Council

Ed Kelley, County Chair

Joyce Cusack, At-large

Deb Denys, Vice Chair, District 3

Pat Patterson, District 1

Billie Wheeler, District 2

Heather Post, District 4

Dr. Fred Lowry, District 5