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Patricia NortheyPatricia NortheyPatricia NortheyPatricia Northey
Volusia County Council District 5
COUNTY COUNCIL UPDATE COUNTY COUNCIL UPDATE COUNTY COUNCIL UPDATE COUNTY COUNCIL UPDATE
OCTOBER 2013
WHILE IT MIGHT BE FRIGHT NIGHT IN WASHINGTON, YOUR LOCAL VOLUSIA
COUNTY GOVERNMENT CONTINUES TO FUNCTION. YOUR TRASH WILL BE
PICKED UP, EMERGENCY CALLS FOR SERVICE ARE BEING ANSWERED, AND
PERMITS CAN STILL BE PULLED. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES TO
REBUILD OUR LOCAL ECONOMY ARE ONGOING. WE ARE OPEN FOR
BUSINESS AND OUR BUDGET IS BALANCED.
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Libraries offer Affordable Care Act
workshops
If you can afford health insurance, you’re required to have it by 2014. Many will qualify for financial assistance to pay for coverage. Where do you start?
Three Volusia County public libraries will offer free workshops to help you navigate the new Health Insurance Marketplace, which was created by the Affordable Care Act.
The Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave., is planning three programs:
• 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 • 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22 • 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26
The DeLand Regional Library, 130 E. Howry Ave., will host these programs:
• 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 9, 16 and 23 • 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30
The Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City Center Circle, will offer programs at:
• 1:30 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 • 1:30 to 4 p.m. Thursdays, Nov. 7 and 14
PARK YOUR CAR AT THE DEBARY STATION AND HOP ON A TRAIN AND TRAVEL TO
POINTS SOUTH. WORK ON YOUR
COMPUTER OR FOLLOW UP ON
THOSE UNRETURNED TELEPHONE
CALLS YOU MEANT TO TAKE CARE
OF THE DAY BEFORE. GET AN
EARLY START ON THE DAY OR
JUST RELAX AND READ THE PAPER
AS YOU TRAVEL TO WORK. THIS
WILL BE A GREAT WAY TO TRAVEL
IN THE REGION!
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PHASE I WILL FEATURE SEVEN LOCOMOTIVES, FIVE COACHES (PASSENGERS
ONLY) AND NINE CAB CARS THAT WILL MAKE UP VARIOUS TRAINS. A TRAIN
WILL CONSIST OF AN ENGINE, A COACH IN THE MIDDLE, AND A CAB CAR AT THE
END. THESE TRAINS CAN BE ADDED ON, IF THERE IS A NEED TO HOOK UP MORE
CARS, BASED ON RIDERSHIP.
THE ENGINEER CAN ACTUALLY DRIVE THE ENTIRE TRAIN FROM THE CAB CAR. SO,
LET’S SAY THE TRAIN LEAVES DEBARY HEADING TO SAND LAKE ROAD—WITH
STOPS IN BETWEEN. RATHER THAN TURN THE TRAIN AROUND, WHICH WOULD
REQUIRE A TURN STYLE AND TIME, THE ENGINEER GETS OUT OF THE ENGINE,
WALKS BACK TO THE CAB CAR, PRESSES THE CONTROLS, AND THE TRAIN HEADS
NORTH. TO PEOPLE WATCHING, IT WILL SEEM LIKE THE TRAIN IS GOING
BACKWARDS, WE CALL IT PUSH-PULL TECHNOLOGY.
EACH CAB CAR CAN SEAT 103 PEOPLE, IF BIKES AND WHEEL CHAIRS ARE
INCLUDED; 132 SEATED PASSENGERS W/O BIKES AND WHEEL CHAIRS; CAPACITY
IS 337—THAT’S COUNTING PEOPLE SEATED AND WALL TO WALL, STANDING
ROOM ONLY. THE CAB CARS WILL HAVE RESTROOMS ON BOARD, SO WILL THE
COACHES.
AND WHILE WE WILL BE SENDING OUR COMMUTERS OUTBOUND, WE WILL ALSO
BE WORKING TO CAPTURE VISITORS FROM POINTS SOUTH OF US AND THE
TOURIST RICH ORLANDO MARKET. THE DEBARY STATION WILL BECOME THE
STARTING POINT FOR LOW IMPACT NATURE BASED TOURISM IN WEST
VOLUSIA. FROM THE DEBARY STATION, OUR VISITORS WILL BE ABLE TO JUMP
ON OUR SHOWCASE TRAIL SYSTEM AND VISIT THE ARRAY OF ECHO
ADVENTURES THAT AWAIT THEM.
Check out the progress being made on the Ft. Florida Station in
DeBary. We will be ready for the trains to roll into the station.
This is a Volusia County project and is the 1st phase of Sunrail in
Volusia County. Phase 2 will take the train to DeLand and a study
is expected to be undertaken soon to look at service to Daytona
and our airport. We truly will be a multi model transportation
hub. Want to know all the details? Go to www.sunrail.com. There
you will find schedules, fares, and connecting information.
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Occasionally this newsletter will be bringing you information on new businesses in our
community. In case you had not heard, west Volusia has a new radio voice!
AM 1230 WSBB with transmitter and studios located in New Smyrna Beach has truly become
the voice of Volusia County with a signal up and down the eastern coast of Volusia County. Over
the past several years, residents and business owners in West Volusia have wanted a local radio
station with news, information, and music. In November of 2012 AM 1230 started broadcasting
to West Volusia on AM 1490 adding weather, business and community information pertinent to
all of Volusia County. Also with the addition AM 1230 and AM 1490 became the flagship station
originating Stetson University Football, Basketball and selected Baseball games.
Barb Diegel Vice President of AM 1230 and AM 1490 said, “all of us who are part of the station
are honored to be an information and entertainment outlet for the slightly more than half million
residents of Volusia County.”
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Patricia-Northey-Volusia-
County-Council-Member-District-5/183463818343054 I am regularly posting content on County Council issues to this page. Like the
page to get the most recent Council News.
And on Twitter: www.twitter.com @pnorthey You can find many of our County services on Facebook and twitter as well. You
can also sign up for email notifications from the manager’s office, parks, rec and culture, emergency
management and other important county services @ www.volusia.org
www.marcberniershow.com.
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There are three trails of varying lengths designed for the average hiker. Well marked with places to
rest, you will see beautiful vistas, wildlife, plants, and flowers native to the scrub habitat. Take the
long hike that takes you to one of the highest points in Deltona. It is a stunning view. Lyonia is
especially beautiful in the fall. Check out my Facebook page for more photos of this Florida desert
right here in our backyard.
Environmental specialists lead hikes through Lyonia Preserve at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. every Monday
and Friday. Participants should wear closed-toe shoes, bring water, and be prepared to hike on
unpaved sugar-sand trails. Meet at Lyonia Environmental Center, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona.
Reservations are requested and may be made by calling 386-789-7207 , ext. 21028.
Interested Interested Interested Interested in supportingin supportingin supportingin supporting the center? the center? the center? the center? DDDDonations to support the Lyonia Environmental Center can be mailed to:onations to support the Lyonia Environmental Center can be mailed to:onations to support the Lyonia Environmental Center can be mailed to:onations to support the Lyonia Environmental Center can be mailed to:
West Volusia Audubon SocietyWest Volusia Audubon SocietyWest Volusia Audubon SocietyWest Volusia Audubon Society; ; ; ; PO Box 1268PO Box 1268PO Box 1268PO Box 1268; ; ; ; DDDDeLand , Fl. 32721eLand , Fl. 32721eLand , Fl. 32721eLand , Fl. 32721----1268126812681268. . . . Write Write Write Write LyoniaLyoniaLyoniaLyonia in the memo fieldin the memo fieldin the memo fieldin the memo field.... TTTThe he he he
West Volusia West Volusia West Volusia West Volusia AAAAudubon Society is a 501(c)(3)udubon Society is a 501(c)(3)udubon Society is a 501(c)(3)udubon Society is a 501(c)(3) and all donations are tax deductible.and all donations are tax deductible.and all donations are tax deductible.and all donations are tax deductible.
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ARE YOU A FISHERMAN?
DO YOU DIVE? This program is funded by Volusia County inlet district dollars.
Volusia County Continues Award-winning Marine Wildlife and
Artificial Fishing Reef Program
The highly successful and popular reef construction program continued this summer and 29 artificial reefs have been deployed offshore Volusia County since late May 2013. The program builds marine habitat on the nearshore continental shelf using clean, donated concrete culverts, structures, utility poles, bridge pilings and steel ships and barges. In fact, in the last 3 years the reef program has recycled over 50 million pounds of concrete materials that would have otherwise ended up in our landfills or scrap yards. Once placed on the federally permitted areas on the seafloor Mother Nature does the rest with fish, shrimp, crabs and marine invertebrates almost immediately colonizing the reef structures. The reefs attract and provide habitat for a wide range of marine life including snapper, grouper, sea bass, flounder, manta and sting rays, sharks, sheepshead, cobia, kingfish, amberjack, barracuda, dolphin, sea turtles, crabs, shrimp, octopus, baitfish, tarpon, angelfish, spadefish, hard and soft corals, barnacles, clams, starfish, sponges, sea fans and jellyfish. Reefs support the local and regional marine and boating industries by providing fishing and diving locations on the nearshore area of the continental shelf where no natural reef occurs. This provides easily accessible sites for deep-sea fishing and diving. Reefs improve the quality of life for the residents, visitors and marine life in east central Florida and will naturally function for decades to come.
In 2012 the Florida Association of County Engineers and Road Superintendents awarded Volusia County the "Team Project of the Year" award for interagency cooperation and private sector cost-savings in acquiring, transporting and loading artificial reef materials.
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Brought greetings to the Volusia County Hispanic Chamber Viva Volusia Festival; Chaired
Healthy Start Executive Board Meeting; Attended TPO Executive Board and General
Membership meeting; Participated in DeBary Life Song
community conversation; Toured all Volusia sites placed on the
DEP surplus list; Attended the River of Lakes Heritage Corridor
meeting; enjoyed a sneak peak on the
SunRail ride from DeLand to Kississimmee;
attended A Fabulous Affair Benefitting
women in Volusia; Spoke to the Orange
County Legislative Delegation on behalf
of the St. Johns River Alliance;
Presented a proclamation to
Executive Director Lynn Sinnott for
20 years of service to Easter Seals;
Attended Daytona State College 2013
Annual Gala honoring Lisa France Kennedy; Attended
September VCOG meeting; Participated in the City of
Edgewater’s Trails and Economic Development Workshop; participated in the Florida
Greenways and Trail Council Meeting; did the monthly WNDB Radio Show the
Volusianaires; attended the 2nd Florida National Scenic Trail Symposium and the 2013
Florida Outdoor Recreation Summit; Attended the DeBary, Deltona, Orange City Rotary
Annual Hops and Wine Tasting.
Lynn Sinnott (r) honored for her
years of service.
Saundra and Charlie
Gray sneak peak ride
Connie Bernal (r) site manager
UCF Bus. Incubator
Lake George DEP
Surplus Site
DeBary, Deltona, Orange City
Rotary Hops and Vine Fundraiser
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PLACES PLACES PLACES PLACES TO GO AND THINGS TO DO!TO GO AND THINGS TO DO!TO GO AND THINGS TO DO!TO GO AND THINGS TO DO! We are blessed to live here in Volusia County. The weather is We are blessed to live here in Volusia County. The weather is We are blessed to live here in Volusia County. The weather is We are blessed to live here in Volusia County. The weather is
perfect this time of year. Now is the time to get out and explore our perfect this time of year. Now is the time to get out and explore our perfect this time of year. Now is the time to get out and explore our perfect this time of year. Now is the time to get out and explore our
county. There is so much to do right here at home. Begin by going county. There is so much to do right here at home. Begin by going county. There is so much to do right here at home. Begin by going county. There is so much to do right here at home. Begin by going
on line and check out our county won line and check out our county won line and check out our county won line and check out our county web site. eb site. eb site. eb site. www.volusia.orgwww.volusia.orgwww.volusia.orgwww.volusia.org. . . . You You You You
can use the drop down menu to explore our beaches, our trails, can use the drop down menu to explore our beaches, our trails, can use the drop down menu to explore our beaches, our trails, can use the drop down menu to explore our beaches, our trails,
parks, libraries and historical places.parks, libraries and historical places.parks, libraries and historical places.parks, libraries and historical places.
NEW LISTING
October 19th: The good folks of the Enterprise Preservation Society will be hosting the
13th ANNUAL OLD ENTERPRISE FESTIVAL. Mariner’s Cove Park on the banks of the
St. Johns River in Enterprise
NEW LISTING
October 20th: Lace up those sneakers & join us for the PINK FEET 10K/5K ROAD RACE
at DeBary Hall Historic Site, located at 198 Sunrise Blvd. in DeBary! Florida Hospital and
the Historic DeBary Hall have joined forces again this year to bring you a memorable
scenic 5k or 10k through the neighborhoods of DeBary starting and finishing at the
Historic DeBary Hall. Go to https://www.raceit.com/register/?event=22140 to register
for this fun event.
NEW LISTING
October 26th: DELEON SPRINGS FALL FESTIVAL: at the Porter House along Highway
17-92, from 9am -4pm
NEW LISTING
November 2th: The 7TH ANNUAL RIVER CITY RUN sponsored
by the Rotary Club of DeBary-Deltona-Orange City: start time is
8:00 A.M., but get there at 7:30 A.M. See more at:
www.altavistasports.com
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NEW LISTING
November 2nd: Florida and the U-Boats: Torpedoes, Saboteurs, and the Hooligan
Navy. Learn how German submarines attacked merchant ships from New York to New
Orleans close enough that people onshore could see them burning; how German spies on
PonteVedra Beach buried explosives and equipment meant to blow up Florida rail lines; and
how a German U-Boat captain was honored in Jacksonville almost 50 years after sinking a
tanker offshore. Lani Friend narrates as historical re-enactor Larry French brings to
life Kapitänleutnant Reinhard Hardegen, ace U-Boat commander who wreaked havoc from
New York to Florida during the "American Hunting Season" of 1942. 2PM FREE
NEW LISTING
SAVE THE DATE:
November 30th: City of DeBary Tree Lighting ceremony. More info to follow
Our trails are calling you!
Please note: This is a monthly newsletter, written and edited by yours truly, updating you on what is happening in District 5 and in the
County. This is a public record and is intended for broad distribution. It may be shared. Please feel free to email me on any issue that
you have a concern. My email address for official county business is pnorthey@volusia.org. My cell phone is 386-717-0505 Or you
can reach my assistant at the numbers O) 386-943-7026; F) 386-943-7028: Photo credits: Reef fish & barge by Joe Nolin; Trail
bridge by Michele McFall-Conte. SunRail Train by FDOT Other photos provided by Pat Northey
Volume 7: issue # 6
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