- April 26, 2024
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Also: Restaurant helps police; Hospice offers tours and hydrants to be tested
Halifax Health commemorated Betty Jane France’s commitment to the wellness of the community on Feb. 18 with the unveiling of a statue of her likeness in front of the France Tower at Halifax Health Medical Center.
Former Daytona Beach Mayor Glenn Ritchey and Halifax Health Foundation Executive Director Joe Petrock worked with community leaders to raise the funds for the statue to thank France for all she has done, especially in regard to women and children’s healthcare. She has been instrumental in advocating and supporting family-centered care through her founding of Halifax Health Speediatrics, the hospital’s inpatient pediatrics unit, according to a press release.
The statue was created by sculptor John Lajba who has sculpted Bill and Annie B. France, Bill France Jr., Dale Earnhardt, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune and NBA All-Star Vince Carter.
In addition, Mike Helton, vice chairman of NASCAR, presented a check for $150,000 from the NASCAR Foundation to Halifax Health.
Enjoy a meal and support police
Mango Sun Café and Grill, 1185 W. Granada Blvd., will host a pasta dinner to support four Ormond Beach police officers participating in the 2015 Police Unity Tour, a 250-mile bicycle ride to increase awareness of law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. The tour will also raise money for the National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial and Museum.
The dinner, 5-8 p.m. on March 1, is being organized by the Congregation B’nai Torah Men’s Club. The cost is $10 per person, and 50 percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Police Unity Tour riders.
The three-day ride will be from Portsmouth, Virginia to Washington, D.C.
Tickets can be bought at the door on the day of the event, or by contacting Capt. Jesse Godfrey at 566-1332 or Congregation B’nai Torah at 672-1174.
Tours of new hospice available
Halifax Health – Hospice will celebrate the opening of its Ormond Beach Care Center at 235 Booth Road on Feb. 26 and 28.
The community will have the opportunity to tour the facility from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. on Feb. 26, with a ribbon-cutting and presentation of colors at noon. A final event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 28. Refreshments will be served. Call 322-4701.
Hydrant testing may cloud water
City firefighters will be inspecting and conducting water flow testing of the city’s 2,043 fire hydrants from March through May. This annual activity ensures adequate water is available for fire suppression needs, according to a city press release.
The city asks that if a fire hydrant is in a yard, the property owner make sure it is clear of obstructions, including vegetation, fences or other material.
The procedure may cause tap water in the area to become discolored or cloudy. This is a temporary condition that can be corrected by letting the tap water run until clear, which could take a few minutes, according to a statement from the city. If the water remains discolored after a few minutes of flowing, call Public Works at 676-3220.
