Vanacore Homes helps SWAT team

Ormond Beach Observer
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Scott and Todd Vanacore, owners of Vanacore Homes, have donated $2,500 to support individual medical kits for the Volusia County Sheriff Office SWAT Team.

The idea transpired last year, when Vanacore hosted the local National Night Out at Halifax Plantation. At the event, they learned from Sheriff Mike Chitwood about the need for the kits.

“We were excited to be presented with an opportunity to provide support within a critical area of our sheriff’s department and we consider this an excellent way to demonstrate our gratitude to the entire department for all they sacrifice to serve Volusia County,” said Scott Vanacore.

Student writing contest announced

Lohman Community Outreach has announced its annual youth writing contest for 2018 titled, “The True Meaning of Memorial Day.” The contest is open to all Volusia County middle and high school students in public and private schools or homeschools. Essay submissions will be received through April 30.

The contest was established so that youth can learn more about the true service and sacrifice of the nation’s veterans and members of the military, according to a press release. Rules and guidelines are available online at lohmanfuneralhomes.com/page/youth-essay-contest.

Winning essays will be announced at the May 28 Memorial Day Patriotic Remembrance & Youth Essay Contest Award Ceremony at Daytona Memorial Park, 1425 Bellevue Ave., Daytona Beach. Six prizes will be awarded: $500 to middle and high school first place winners; $200 to middle and high school first place runners-up and $100 to middle and high school second place runners-up. Winning essays will be featured on the Lohman Funeral Homes website, social media page and other related media.

Contact Community Outreach Coordinator Leslie Fisk at 673-1100. Lohman Community Outreach is a program of Lohman Funeral Homes, Cemeteries & Cremation, 733 W. Granada Blvd.

Urgent care coming to Ormond

Construction is underway for Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center’s first freestanding urgent care facility in Ormond Beach. Florida Hospital Centra Care, 1245 W. Granada Blvd., is expected to open in May.

Open seven days a week with extended hours, the facility will offer on-site labs and other immediate healthcare services. Occupation-related medical care is also offered.

Florida Hospital Centra Care offers an online reservations system. Walk-ins are always welcome.

This facility is the fifth in Volusia County. Visit www.centracare.org.