- April 25, 2024
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The Ormond Beach Historical Society recently initiated a new award to recognize and highlight the preservation of historic homes, buildings and sites in the Ormond Beach area.
According to an email from Historical Society President Bonda Garrison, the organization's intent is to "call attention to the efforts of individuals, businesses, and other organizations to preserve these historic structures for future generations. The program is modeled on a similar one at the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Awards will be presented several times a year."
Ormond Beach Elementary was the first recipient of the award, which was presented at the Historical Society's annual meeting on Jan. 21. The school was built in 1917 as the Corbin School, and is listed on the city's Local Landmarks list. OBE Principal Shannon Hay and Volusia County School Board member Carl Persis accepted the award.
In addition to the plaque, a sign was displayed in front of the school for a week.
Halifax Urban Ministries, Inc. recently received $25,000 from Bank of America in support of the nonprofit's mission to address food insecurity in Volusia and Flagler counties.
According to a press release, the donation is part of an incentive "encouraging bank employees to receive their COVID-19 booster shots while supporting the overall health and well-being of the community." For each bank employee who recorded receiving a booster shot, the bank donated $100 to local hunger relief organizations, in addition to a company contribution. The bank has partnered with HUM since 2006 and has donated over $200,000.
Ormond Beach author Sarah Beliza Tucker has launched a new book series.
Titled, "Thomas The Tiger's Terrible Twos," the book revolves around 2-year-old Thomas and his family on a tantrum-filled trip to the shoe store. The book is available at https://amzn.to/3r8LKc8
Members of the Racing Fingers Quilt Guild will showcase quilts at the 2022 American Quilter's Society Quilt Week, to be held February 23-26 at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach.
One member, Jean Roth, is a semifinalist in the event. Her quilt, "Moonlit Garden Bunny Hop," will be among the 240 other semi-finalist quilts in the contest, according to a press release by the Racing Fingers Quilt Guild. Roth also has a second quilt in the show called "Perennial Flower Garden."
Quilts entries in the contest came from 14 countries and 37 American states. Over $50,000 will be awarded to the top three quilts in seven categories, including $10,000 for Best in Show, and $3,500 for the following categories: Best Wall Quilt, Best Traditional Design, Best Original Design, Best Hand Quilt, Best Stationary Workmanship and Best Movable Workmanship. Winners will be announced at the show and at Americanquilter.com.
Other members with quilts on show include Debbie Morse, whose quilt is covered with men's shirts; and Aurora Lowell, with her quilt "Flower Garden." Lowell's quilt was featured in the American Quilter's Society 2022 calendar for the month of October, available for purchase at the event.
Additionally, the Racing Fingers Quilt Guild, which meets in Daytona Beach, has made a quilt called "Friendship Circles" from several thousand pieces, using Lessa Siegele's original pattern, with permission. This quilt will be raffled off at the show. Tickets cost $1 each, or six for $5. The proceeds will help the Guild with their many charity programs.Those who attend the Quilt Week event will also have the chance to work on a fidget quilt at the Guild boot.
The Guild was awarded a $1,000 gift card by Joann's Fabrics for their charity work, which also includes making and donating "Honor Quilts" for Volusia's Veterans Court, as well as for Project Warm. Visit racingfingersquiltguild.com to learn more.
