- November 22, 2024
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On Sept. 13, Atlantic High School junior Sydney Marisol Sanford became the first female recipient in 2022 of a $1,000 Sharp/Healey scholarship for aviation education flight training within the Civil Air Patrol St. Augustine Squadron 173.
Sanford, of Ormond Beach, is a member of the National Honors Society at AHS with a 4.3 GPA, and dreams of becoming an aviator, according to an email to the Observer. She is the vice president and an ambassador for the Technology, Engineering, Science and Aeronautics Academy at AHS, and is also dual enrolled at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where she is completing her aviation ground schooling for a private pilot's license. She is also a cadet second lieutenant in CAP.
Additionally, Sanford is a third-year cadet in the Air Force Junior ROTC program at AHS. She worked hard to compete for the scholarship and worked with her teachers, TESA Director Amanda Silva and Capt. Will Cooper of AHS.
"This combination of training and mentorship she receives from both of these teachers has helped prepare Ms.Sanford to increase her aviation knowledge and become prepared to be academically competitive in the field of women future aviators," the email stated.
Ormond Beach Mayor Bill Partington attended the Capt. James Ormond Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution meeting on Sept. 19, where he presented the chapter with a proclamation for Constitution Week, celebrated Sept. 17-23.
In addition, Jose Rosa, president of the Veterans Museum and Education Center, discussed the museum's new location at 302 Vermont Ave. in Daytona Beach, and Volusia County Supervisor of Elections Lisa Lewis was the meeting's featured speaker.
Fort Wilbur Rabbit Rescue, a licensed special needs rabbit rescue based in Ormond Beach, is looking for individuals interested in fostering a special needs rabbit or bunny.
According to a community announcement, Fort Wilbur Rabbit Rescue focuses on the rehabilitation and therapy for injured or disabled rabbits across the east coast, and transferring from licensed rescues and shelters into foster care where they will receive the appropriate care and therapy. The rescue provides services such as grooming, community support and health evaluations.
The rescue is currently at capacity and is looking for fosters in Lake, Flagler and Volusia counties.
Visit www.fortwilbur.org or email [email protected].
The National Federation of the Blind's Greater Daytona Beach Chapter received an $800 donation on Sept. 24 from D.B. Pickles after month-long fundraiser in June.
The fundraiser entailed customers presenting a special business card when dining at the Ormond Beach restaurant, which then indicated 50% of the proceeds would go toward the chapter. The Greater Daytona Beach Chapter of the NFB provides scholarships to the visually-impaired and this year, will co-sponsor the annual convention of the Florida State Affiliate of the NFB where members learn about new adaptive technology and applicable legislation, per a news release.
The Ormond Beach Art Guild will hold its Fall 2022 exhibit at The Casements from Oct. 10 to Nov. 4.
Local artists will exhibit their art and a number will be available for purchase. An opening reception will take place 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14, at The Casements, located at 25 Riverside Drive. Light fare, wine and bottled water will be offered, and Marian Devore, pianist and Ormond Beach Art Guild member, will provide music. This event is free and open to the public. Art will also be on display at thecasements.net.
