Patricia Northey COUNTY COUNCIL UPDATE July

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1 Patricia Northey COUNTY COUNCIL UPDATE July 2014 We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. -The Declaration of Independence 4 of July SOME FUN 4 TH FACTS! 2.5 million: In July 1776, the estimated number of people living in the newly independent nation. 318 million: The nation s population on this July Fourth. (Source: Population clock) More than 1 in 4: The chance that the hot dogs and pork sausages consumed on the Fourth of July originated in Iowa. 6.8 billion pounds: Chances are good that the beef hot dogs, steaks, and burgers on your backyard grill came from the Lone Star State, which accounted for about one-sixth of the nation s total production. Please Pass the Potato Salad: Potato salad and potato chips are popular food items at Fourth of July barbecues. More than half (52 percent) of the nation s spuds were 1

2 produced in Idaho or Washington state. Another popular Fourth of July side dish is corn on the cob. Florida, California, Georgia, and New York together accounted for 60 percent of the sweet corn produced nationally Volusia County lifeguards are expecting very large crowds over the Fourth of July weekend, and they encourage beachgoers to plan safe, fun celebrations. The Fourth of July is a great time for family fun at the beach, said Mark Swanson, the county s director of Beach Safety Ocean Rescue. By following a few common-sense tips, beachgoers can ensure a safe visit. Above all, everyone should keep a close eye on children and the ocean, always swim in front of an open lifeguard tower, and watch children carefully when they re in the water. Because of Tropical Storm Arthur, beachgoers can expect rough surf and strong rip currents through the weekend. Beachgoers should check with lifeguards about surf conditions before entering the water. If there is lightning in the vicinity, they should seek safety in their vehicles or exit the beach until it s safe. Deputy Chief Scott Petersohn advised beachgoers to arrive early and take the first available spot. He also encouraged beachgoers to park at beach ramps that are not close to bridges. Beach cruising is discouraged. International Speedway Boulevard, Dunlawton Boulevard, Flagler Avenue and 27th Avenue will be very congested, he said. People with small children may want to opt for one of our traffic-free zones. Drivers also are reminded it s mandatory to drive with headlights on and windows down. Lying and setting up beach umbrellas in the parking and driving areas are prohibited. The 10 mph speed limit will be strictly enforced. Fireworks, alcohol, pets and glass containers are not permitted on the beach. Trash should be placed in the barrels on the beach. As the beach fills up and the tide comes in, lifeguards may need to close some beach access ramps and traffic lanes. All cars must be off the beach by 7 p.m. For more beach safety tips, visit volusia.org/beach. For the latest updates on beach conditions, download the beach app at volusia.org/beach. 2

3 County-Council-Member-District-5/ I am regularly posting content on County Council issues to this page. Like the page to get the most recent Council News. You can find many of our County services on Facebook and twitter as well. You can also sign up for notifications from the manager s office, parks, rec and culture, emergency management and other important county services. Thanks to everyone who came out to help cut the ribbon, my colleagues on the Council Pat Patterson and Jason Davis, Mayors Masiarczyk, Laputka and Garcia along with members of their governing board. Special thanks to our community members from the West Volusia Runners Club, Bike Florida, Florida Bicycling Association, the mountain bike community, our TPO Bike-Ped members, my Condo Commandos and all the others who joined us for the celebration. Ed Sherman & Kevin Phelps, active cyclists, joined the celebration 3

4 In the News Congratulations to MARY MULA Of DeBary Mary was honored with the Lloyd Larson Rotarian of the Year for her leadership in the Club and the community. Mary with Dory Larson Thanks, Mary for all you do to make our community a better place! NSB National Trails Day Event helmet fitting by Bob Keeth (TPO) Met with Mayor on legislative issues; attended the TPO Executive Committee meeting and the general board meeting; Attended the Center Annual Gathering, Had a great steak dinner with some very nice Boys & Girls Club members at the annual Steak & Steak Dinner; National Trails Day event in NSB, Addressed the Hotel, Motel Association; Breakfast with Orange City Manager, ; West Volusia Coalition meeting on transportation; radio interviews on WNDB and WSSB; Ribbon Cutting for the Missing Link; Installed our very Deltona City Commissioners Hertzberg,Schleicher, Nabicht and me at God & Country Day 4

5 own as President of the FAC Engineers and Roads affilate. Attended School Board Meeting in support of as she received the Commissioner s Partnership Award; Participated in the Water Quality Workshop; Attended Representative One Volusia meeting; Participated in the Volusianaires; Attended grand opening of DeLand s Sanborn Center and Earl Brown park renovations; Participated in Deltona God & Country Day THINGS TO DO! July 4 th : DeBary is hosting a Freedom and Fireworks program at Gemini Springs Park. The fun starts at 5:00 and goes until 9:00; Deltona s July 4th Extravaganza starts at 6:00pm at Dewey O Boster Park with Fireworks at 9:15pm. July 24: Deltona library to host bilingual hurricane seminar! Learn how to prepare your home and family for a hurricane or other disaster during a bilingual program at 4 p.m. Thursday, July 24, at the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave. Volusia County Emergency Planner Larry LaHue and interpreter Lisa Doig will review the services the county provides to residents during emergencies. They will also share information about family disaster plans and disaster preparedness kits. Attendees may sign up for the county s emergency and telephone notification systems. Informational brochures will be available in English and Spanish. Reservations are not required for this free program. We are blessed to live here in Volusia County. There is so much to do right here at home. Begin by going on line and check out our county web site: Use the drop down menu to explore our parks, trails, libraries, beaches and environmental learning centers. 5

6 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 me on any issue that you have a concern. My address for official county business is pnorthey@volusia.org. My cell phone is Photo credits: photos provided by Pat Northey; Volume 8: issue #7 6