Get lost in the BLISS of aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is a commonly known relaxation technique, but it also can be used to ease many health related issues. If you’re looking to improve your health or just want a new way to relax, come to Bliss Massage Spa today!

Schedule your massage today!
Call us at 386.871.0670
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Receiving massage in consistent intervals can help improve your overall health and well being. Regular massage and bodywork will keep your skin and body feeling young, and youthful, as well as strengthening your immune system.

A large number of people complain about their headache, backaches, neck pain, poor focus ability, anxiety, or anger. In these cases, massage has an amazing effect on their body’s nervous system. It can counteract the body’s negative reaction to anxiety and stress, relax the muscle tension and allow the heart rate as well as blood pressure to return normal levels.

Call us at 386.871.0670
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1876 Heritage Inn - Come visit history

The Timucuan Indians were the first inhabitants of Hontoon Island. Evidence of their presence can be seen by a large shell mound that still exist at the end of the Hammock Trail, 1.7 miles one way, on what is mostly a shaded hike.

The Timucua were an American Indian people who lived in Northeast and North Central Florida and southeast Georgia. They were the largest indigenous group in that area and consisted of about 35 chiefdoms, many leading thousands of people. The various groups of Timucua spoke several dialects of the Timucua language. At the time of European contact, the territory occupied by speakers of Timucuan dialects occupied about 19,200 square miles, and was home to between 50,000 and 200,000 Timuacans. It stretched from the Altamaha River and Cumberland Island in present-day Georgia as far south as Lake George in central Florida, and from the Atlantic Ocean west to the Aucilla River in the Florida Panhandle, though it reached the Gulf of Mexico at no more than a couple of points.

Visit the History Now - 1876 Heritage Inn... explore, learn, enjoy!
http://www.1876heritageinn.com/
(386) 774-8849

You are always welcome at New Hope UCC in Deland

Thought for the day: What you focus on the most, expands. We are created beings made in the image of a creative God. What this means is that we all have the power to influence-whether positively or negatively-our circumstances. If you want a dynamic ministry program, you can create it. If you want a vibrant faith community, you can create it. Energy flows where attention goes and if something is dead, dying, or no longer working it's time to assess the amount of time, energy, and resources being given to those areas. If all the money is spent on building maintenance, it is no wonder that the youth program is dying. If all the time is spent at council meetings, it's no wonder that the areas of outreach and evangelism are lacking. We all have the same creative power to ultimately design, and therefore enhance, our lives and our ministries. Sometimes things do require more energy, time, and resources than others...but it requires balance. You can learn a lot about a church's priorities by looking at what they give the most to. Everything requires an investment; if you want more, give more. Hope is not something that just happens unless you create an atmosphere of giving to and investing in the people, things, and programs that inspire hope in your community. What do you hope for, and what are you doing about it? #progressRenew
http://www.newhopeuccdeland.com/

Come. It's time to dine.

1876 Heritage Inn, Orange City - Red Roof Cafe

"Raise & Dine" in the 1876 Heritage Inn, Volusia County's oldest hotel, is located in a national register historic district, centrally located between Daytona Beach and the Orlando area attractions. Remember, Leashed pets are welcome in the doggie dining area!!

The Red Roof Cafe is located on site and is also pet-friendly with a doggie dining area in an interior courtyard. The inn is home to one of only three U.S. Postal Museums in the country. 386-774-8849 www.1876heritageinn.com

Beer & God

Theology on Tap - The pastor of New Hope United Church of Christ invites you to join us at the local pub for some stimulating conversation. As you sip your cold beverage, be ready to chew on some hot topics. Bring your questions, musings and open minds as we tap into spirit and spirits. We meet every Wednesday from 6:30pm – 7:30pm at the Abbey at 117 N. Woodland Avenue. / www.newhopeuccdeland.org

So much history in Volusia County: Stay at 1876 Heritage Inn

Hontoon Island - Visit it!

Hontoon Island State Park is a 1,648-acre Florida State Park located on Hontoon Island between the St. Johns River and the Hontoon Dead River in Volusia County. It is only a few miles from Orange City, off SR 44, and can only be reached by boat or park-operated passenger ferry. No motorized vehicles, other than wheelchairs, are allowed to be brought onto the island and there is no swimming. The island has pine flatwoods, palm and oak hammocks, bald cypress swamps and marshes. Hontoon Island is surrounded by the St. Johns River, the Hontoon Dead River, and Snake Creek.

Activities include horseshoes, cycling, boating, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing, as well as hiking, camping, picnicking, and nature viewing and photography. The island can be circumnavigated with a nine and a half-mile day trip; Blue Spring State Park is a short paddle up the St. Johns one way. Amenities include canoe rentals, bike paths, eleven tent sites and six rustic cabins. The park also has overnight boat slip rentals, playground equipment, picnic tables, and a 3.4-mile nature trail. The park has a lending library with picture books for children aged four to nine. The park is open from 8:00 am till one hour before sunset year-round.

If you want to experience the wonderful St Johns River Area - stay at the 1876 Heritage Inn!

http://www.1876heritageinn.com/
(386) 774-8849

Eating breakfast is healthy for all ages

Check out these five reasons for your teen to eat breakfast today.

Energy. Along with sleep and exercise, breakfast is one of the best ways to recharge your batteries. It’s the perfect opportunity to get energy-boosting carbohydrates like whole-grain bread, oatmeal and fruit. Create a breakfast with staying power using protein and carbohydrate combos like fruit and yogurt, whole-grain cereal with milk or a whole-grain waffle with nut butter. Breakfast is an ideal way to energize so there will be no sleeping in class!

Improved concentration. Studies suggest that eating a healthy breakfast improves brain function — particularly memory and recall. This is essential for soaking up new knowledge and applying it later for a big exam.

Better grades. Research shows students who eat breakfast perform better academically. It’s not fully understood why, but scientists believe it may be because breakfast supplies essential nutrients to the nervous system to rev up brain power. Or the explanation could simply be that breakfast alleviates hunger and a rumbling tummy, which can interfere with academic performance, behavior and self-esteem.

Healthy weight. Teens may think skipping breakfast is a good way to save on calories and lose weight, but quite the opposite is true. Breakfast skippers tend to weigh more than those who eat breakfast regularly. Additionally, those who eat a morning meal tend to make healthier food choices throughout the day, which can positively impact weight and long-term health.

It tastes great! This may be the most compelling reason to enjoy breakfast before a long school day. Warm up with a hearty bowl of oatmeal on a cool morning or hydrate with sweet chunks of fresh fruit and yogurt when it’s warm outside.

With so many options on our menu, we are sure to find something that works — from breakfast sandwiches, toast with eggs, fruit juice, or something else from our vast menu… what’s not to love?

Remember the Red Roof Cafe wants your teen to eat healthy!!

Cool St Johns Facts @ the Heritage Inn

Cool St Johns Facts!!

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings used the St. Johns as a backdrop in her books South Moon Under and The Yearling, and several short stories. In 1933 she took a boat trip along the St. Johns with a friend. In the upper basin, she remarked on the difficulty of determining direction due to the river's ambiguous flow, and wrote in a chapter titled "Hyacinth Drift" in her memoir Cross Creek that she had the best luck in watching the way the hyacinths floated. Rawlings wrote, "If I could have, to hold forever, one brief place and time of beauty, I think I might choose the night on that high lonely bank above the St. Johns River."

Live the History if only for one night! 1876 Heritage Inn.

http://www.1876heritageinn.com/
(386) 774-8849

Come see Metrosurance - Ormond By the Sea

Ormond By the Sea Business Insurance Agents with MetroSurance offers several coverage options for your life insurance needs.

Life Insurance

There are many types of life insurance available to individuals and businesses. However, the various life insurance products can be classified as one of two types: term insurance and permanent insurance.

Term Insurance is designed to meet an insured’s temporary needs. It provides protection for a specific period of time (the “term”) and generally pays a benefit only if the named insured passes during the term. This type of insurance often makes sense when you have a need for coverage that will disappear at a specific point in time.

In contrast, permanent insurance provides lifelong protection. As long as you pay the premiums, and no loans, withdrawals or surrenders are taken, the full face amount will be paid. Because it is designed to last a lifetime, permanent life insurance accumulates cash value and is priced for you to keep over a long period of time.

The specific type of life insurance which is appropriate for you depends upon your unique circumstances and financial goals.

The best way to figure out the amount and type of life insurance that makes sense for your particular situation is to schedule a meeting with one of our qualified life insurance professionals.

An annuity is an insurance product which, in exchange for a sum of money, guarantees that the issuer will make a series of payments at some future date. These payments can be either level or increasing periodic payments for a fixed number of years or until the end of life. The main feature of an annuity is that it is a vehicle for distributing savings with a tax-deferred growth factor. The two general types of annuities are immediate and deferred annuities.

Unlike in the past, when life annuities were the main type of contract, today there are a multitude of different types of annuities. There are far too many types to list them all here, but some of the main types are:

- Fixed Annuities

- Variable Annuities

- Indexed Annuities

- Immediate Annuities

Please call us at 386-310-1551 or e-mail us at info@metrosurance.com for a free quote

Don't ruin your day. Start it off right with Red Roof Cafe

What's for breakfast - coffee? Most mornings, we barely glance at the kitchen. Fixing breakfast takes up precious time that's in short supply. But there's ample evidence that the simple act of eating breakfast -- every day -- is a big part of losing weight, lots of weight.

"People skip breakfast thinking they're cutting calories, but by mid-morning and lunch, that person is starved," says Milton Stokes, RD, MPH, chief dietitian for St. Barnabas Hospital in New York City. "Breakfast skippers replace calories during the day with mindless nibbling, bingeing at lunch and dinner. They set themselves up for failure."

The Red Roof Cafe won't allow you to fail - we start making breakfast at 6:30 a.m.

http://www.1876heritageinn.com/red-roof-cafe.htm
(386) 561-9535

REASONS WHY...TO TRY BLISS MASSAGE SPA?

REASONS WHY...TO TRY BLISS MASSAGE SPA?

Prenatal massage is similar to Swedish massage during non-pregnancy in terms of the goals (relaxation, pain relief, increased circulation & mobility, etc.). However, due to the changes undergone during pregnancy, modification are made. To accommodate a growing belly, special pillows, positioning and techniques are utilized to ensure comfort for both the expecting mother and baby. With increasing weight, a changing center of gravity and the many other changes associated with pregnancy, prenatal massage can help provide relief and a sense of well being that is much deserved.

Schedule your massage today!
Call us at 386.871.0670
www.blissmassagespa.com

Massage is beneficial for rehabilitation purpose, even with preventative maintenance, muscles tea, cramp, bruise, or ache. It will boost the healing speed and reduce discomfort during your rehabilitation process. By the soft tissue techniques employed by therapists, you will effectively manage both acute and chronic injuries. The trigger point techniques could decrease the spasm and pain which happen both in “compensation” and injured muscle.
One more thing, the cross-fiber friction techniques of massage will help people improve the formation of strong and flexible fix tissue that is critical in maintaining pain-free range of motion throughout the rehabilitation process.

Schedule your massage today!
Call us at 386.871.0670
www.blissmassagespa.com

The Heritage Inn...Where you can be a part of history

Following the Civil War, however, famed author Harriet Beecher Stowe lived near Jacksonville and traveled up the St. Johns, writing about it with affection: "The entrance of the St. Johns from the ocean is one of the most singular and impressive passages of scenery that we ever passed through: in fine weather the sight is magnificent." Her memoir Palmetto Leaves, published in 1873 as a series of her letters home, was very influential in luring northern residents to the state."

The 1876 Heritage Inn is available for you and your family to relive history in!  Call us today.

http://www.1876heritageinn.com/
(386) 774-8849

American Heritage Weekend!

What better way to honor our true heroes than to come out to our American Heritage Event. March 28th & 29th.
So much to do and best of all...It's free admission and only $5 to park!
1485 Grand Rd.
Winter Park, FL 32793

srorlando.org
407 657 4550

Catering by Violette

Serving the best in Barbeque and Caribbean foods!

This Saturday is going to be amazing at Violette's Kitchen because it's customer appreciation day! Bring a friend or family member with you so you can enjoy $1 off your meal and a free drink!

Come visit me this Saturday at 1199 E Normandy Blvd! Pulled Pork, Mac & Cheese, Chicken Wings and so much more!! Food begins at 10am until 4pm and plates start at just $3.50!

We Now Accept Credit Cards!
We will be out rain or shine!

Have Catering by Violette at your Holiday event!
We deliver and have a wide variety of delicious foods to choose from to amaze your guests and family!

386-956-4676
www.cateringbyviolette.com

Its that time...massage time.

Want to boost your brainpower? Adults who were given a 15-minute chair massage in a small study were more alert and completed a series of math questions faster and more accurately.

What is Swedish Massage Therapy?

Swedish massage therapy is the modality that comes to mind when most people think about massage. As the best-known type of bodywork performed today, one of the primary goals of the Swedish massage technique is to relax the entire body. This is accomplished by rubbing the muscles with long gliding strokes in the direction of blood returning to the heart.
But Swedish massage therapy goes beyond relaxation. Swedish massage is exceptionally beneficial for increasing the level of oxygen in the blood, decreasing muscle toxins, improving circulation and flexibility while easing tension.

Recent study conducted by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, and published in The New York Times, found that volunteers who received a 45-minute Swedish massage experienced significant decreases in levels of the stress hormone cortisol, as well as arginine vasopressin-a hormone that can lead to increases in cortisol.

Additional Swedish massage techniques include circular pressure applied by the hands and palms, firm kneading, percussion-like tapping, bending and stretching. Before and during your Swedish massage session, communication is encouraged with your professional massage therapist so that your massage is customized to your specific needs.

Schedule your massage today!
Call us at 386.871.0670
www.blissmassagespa.com

The Benefits of Breakfast

The Benefits of Breakfast

Eating breakfast is a daily habit for the "successful losers" who belong to The National Weight Control Registry. These people have maintained a 30-pound (or more) weight loss for at least a year, and some as long as six years.

"Most -- 78% -- reported eating breakfast every day, and almost 90% reported eating breakfast at least five days a week - which suggests that starting the day with breakfast is an important strategy to lose weight and keep it off," says James O. Hill, PhD, the Registry's co-founder and director of the Center for Human Nutrition at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.

Two studies in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association backed up this finding. Though they were funded by cereal companies, dietitians say they underscore the message - breakfast is important to weight loss.

A group of researchers analyzed data from a government-funded study that followed more than 2,000 young girls from ages 9 to 19. They found that regular cereal eaters had fewer weight problems than infrequent cereal eaters. Those who ate cereal occasionally had a 13% higher risk of being overweight compared to the regular cereal eaters.

Another research group analyzed government data on 4,200 adults. They found that regular breakfast eaters were more likely to exercise regularly. And women who ate breakfast regularly tended to eat fewer calories overall during the day. Those men and women who ate breakfast cereal had lower overall fat intake -- compared to those who ate other breakfast foods.

http://www.1876heritageinn.com/
(386) 561-9535

No Stump is TOO BIG for us!!

Comly's Stump Grinding, LLC is a complete stump grinding service that services all of Central Florida.

We are fully equipped with a collection of equipment to serve all your needs from the smallest to largest stumps. We even provide stump removal service inside pool deck planters.

For more information:
386.801.5159
www.comlysstumpgrinding.com

Fully licensed and insured, we maintain that the job is not complete until the customer is satisfied. We specialize in:

• 3 ft. Gate Access

• Palmetto Removal

• Professional Service

• Yard Friendly Equipment

• Quick Response

• Great Prices

Clint Comly says, "No job is complete until the customer is satisfied."
With leading-edge technology equipment, Clint takes special pride in serving his customers with quality, honesty and reliable service!

For more information, visit us at:
www.comlysstumpgrinding.com

Remember, "God is Still Speaking..." at New Hope UCC in DeLand

New Hope UCC in DeLand supports equality in marriage!

New Hope UCC in DeLand supports those who speak out against oppression of any kind!

Remember, "God is Still Speaking..." at New Hope UCC in DeLand

"God is still Speaking..."
A campaign by the United Church of Christ to remind us that God still has a lot more to say...

Since New Hope United Church of Christ opened its doors, this quote has been a burning vision of New Hope to make religion relevant again and to extend an extravagant welcome to all—because no matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey, you're welcome here. Here at the New Hope United Church of Christ.

Learn more about us!
www.newhopeuccdeland.com

Float away in the historical atmosphere of the 1876 Heritage Inn

Following the Seminole Wars, a gradual increase in commerce and population occurred on the St. Johns, made possible by steamship travel. Steamboats heralded a heyday for the river, and preceding railroads they were the only way to reach interior portions of the state. They also afforded the citizens of Jacksonville a pastime to watch competing races. By the 1860s, weekly trips between Jacksonville, Charleston, and Savannah were made to transport tourists, lumber, cotton, and citrus. The soil along the St. Johns was considered especially successful for producing sweeter oranges.

Stay the night in an official historical building - the 1876 Heritage Inn!

http://www.1876heritageinn.com/
(386) 774-8849

Eat breakfast with Red Roof Cafe

Breakfast Benefit: Weight Control

Many studies, in both adults and children, have shown that breakfast eaters tend to weigh less than breakfast skippers.

Why? One theory suggests that eating a healthy breakfast can reduce hunger throughout the day, and help people make better food choices at other meals. While it might seem you could save calories by skipping breakfast, this is not an effective strategy. Typically, hunger gets the best of breakfast-skippers, and they eat more at lunch and throughout the day.

Another theory behind the breakfast-weight control link implies that eating breakfast is part of a healthy lifestyle that includes making wise food choices and balancing calories with exercise. For example, consider the successful losers followed by the National Weight Control Registry, all of whom have lost at least 30 pounds and kept it off at least one year. Some 80% of the people in the Registry regularly eat breakfast (and also follow a calorie-controlled, low-fat diet).

It's worth noting that most studies linking breakfast to weight control loss looked at a healthy breakfast containing protein and/or whole grains -- not meals loaded with fat and calories.

The Red Roof Cafe wants breakfast to be part of your healthy lifestyle - so eat breakfast this week with!

Linda S White - Happy St Patrick's Day

Happy St Patrick's Day!

“Bottom Side Up, Breaking open, Falling apart, Coming back as Something else.”

The author, Linda S. White writes about her journey from prominence to anonymity. Linda recaps her personal, political and business struggles in the intimate memoirs as the Chamber of Commerce CEO for the chamber that included DeBary throughout a dozen years from the tragic times of 9-11 through the economic meltdown of the Great Recession.

Take the journey with Linda through an intimate patchwork of moments and memories, connections and betrayals, as her life goes from prominence to anonymity.

www.lindaswhite.com

Two Pawn Guys - Happy St Paddys Day

Unlike “seedy” pawn shops of yesterday Two Pawn Guys is modern, well lit, and clean. Our trained and certified employees will offer outstanding customer service, with dignity and respect.

Pawns shops are GREAT places to find deals on MANY items. Looking for a ring? What about a TV, stereo, camcorder, or camera? Or for the hunter in the family, a gun. Need MONEY to pay a bill? Bring us one of the items just mentioned or call and we will be glad to help you out of a bind.

We would welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service in the industry. www.twopawnguys.com / 352-729-6693

Two Pawn Guys is a second hand dealer - so we buy and sell. Our team can buy gold, silver, platinum, electronics, and historical items. So if you have something to sell give us a call or stop by.

16716 U.S. Hwy 441, NEXT TO FROGGERS
Mount Dora, Florida 32757
(352) 729-6693
www.twopawnguys.com

Happy St Patrick's Day - Heritage Inn

Happy St Patrick's Day from the Heritage Inn

Creation of the U.S. Postal Museum began in 1995 through the efforts of Postmaster Joe Guthrie (Deland, Florida) and postal historian and curator, Richard Feinauer. The museum started as a collection of displays temporarily housed in a ten by sixteen foot room inside the Deland Post Office. In 1998, when the Post Office relocated, a new, permanent home for the display was needed.

Orange City is seemed very well suited for a postal museum since the city and the surrounding area are at the origin of Volusia County's history. Back in 1876, the first Post Office for the area, later to be known as Orange City, was housed in the very same building as the museum now resides, 129 years later! In 1886 a Post Office was established at Blue Springs Landing, on the St. Johns River. Ten years later, the Post Office was again relocated to Orange City( do you know where) and the name was changed to the Orange City Post Office.

The Museum was established for the preservation and appreciation of postal history and postal artifacts. Through the efforts of the United States Postal Service and private individuals, there now exist numerous items on display that represent all phases of the U.S Postal Service from inception to the present time.

Walk inside a recreated Post Office from the 1940's. Visitors will see various artifacts, paperwork, books, forms, and clothing used over fifty years ago. Observe up close many postal artifacts, which have all but disappeared from modern day postal facilities. Learn about mail processing, mail delivery, stamps and postmarks. Explore the 80 foot hallway lined with over 100 shadow boxes full of postal memorabilia and hundreds of envelops categorized with such topics as slogans, Army/Navy, and many more. Find the world's largest postage stamp (???) and the one with the earliest date. Visit the special display on Orange City postal history. (Richard, would like to get this). Search through hundreds of stamps which are "free" for the taking.

The Museum is conveniently located just 30 minutes from Orlando or Daytona Beach in the 1876 Heritage Inn at 300 South Volusia Avenue (Highway 17-92) in Orange City, Florida. The Museum is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturday 10 a.m. to Noon for self-guided tours. Narrated tours are available with advance notice for tours of eight or more.

http://www.1876heritageinn.com/
(386) 774-8849

MetroSurance - Your Ormond By the Sea Insurance Company

Ormond By the Sea Business Insurance Agents with MetroSurance offers several coverage options for your business
* Business Owners Policies (BOPs)
* Commercial Property
* Commercial Liability

Rest easy knowing your Ormond Beach Area business is protected with our trusted MetroSurance Agent!

We know that businesses like yours have unique and specific insurance needs, which is why we provide everything you are looking for in an insurance company – low rates, excellent service, financial stability, and customized coverage.

Here are just a few of the business categories we cover:

Apartment Owners
Commercial Building Owners -Industrial, Retail and Office
Metalworkers
Mini Storage
Office Risks
Print & Graphic Design Businesses
Retail & Service Businesses
Restaurants
Warehouses
Customized Protection

Ormond By the Sea Business Insurance Agents with MetroSurance offers a wide range of business insurance coverage options, all designed to protect you, your business and your business property at a price you can afford. Our most common policy coverage includes:

Liability
Medical
Business Income
Excess Coverage

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(888) 683-1159

WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER EAT LUNCH AT YOUR DESK...

WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER EAT LUNCH AT YOUR DESK...

Give your brain a break.

"We really only have so much psychological energy that we can use on any given day. All efforts to control behavior, to perform and to focus draw on that pool of psychological energy. Once that energy source is depleted, we become less effective at everything we do," says Trougakos. The mid-day meal provides a perfect opportunity to detach ourselves from the source of that energy drain and recharge our resources.

We know eating a nutritious lunch can improve our health and productivity, but it turns out how, where and with whom we eat our midday meal is just as important as what we eat. While you may think you’re being more productive by eating lunch at your desk, taking your lunch elsewhere may be the best thing you can do for your own health and the health of your business.

John Trougakos, Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior & HR Management at the University of Toronto recently published a study on lunch break patterns in office workers and says the absence of a proper lunch break can cause greater fatigue and lower productivity.

INCREASE STAFF MEMBER PRODUCTIVITY & HAVE LUNCH AT THE RED ROOF CAFE TODAY!!

(386) 561-9535
http://www.1876heritageinn.com/red-roof-cafe.htm

Spend a night with Florida History

On the east shore of the St. Johns River in Volusia, in present day DeBary, General Winfield Scott established a fort/depot in 1836 named Fort Florida.

Winfield Scott (June 13, 1786 – May 29, 1866) was a United States Army general, and unsuccessful presidential candidate of the Whig Party in 1852.

Known as "Old Fuss and Feathers" and the "Grand Old Man of the Army," he served on active duty as a general longer than any other man in American history, and many historians rate him the best American commander of his time. Over the course of his 53-year career, he commanded forces in the War of 1812, the Black Hawk War, the Mexican-American War, the Second Seminole War, and, briefly, the American Civil War, conceiving the Union strategy known as the Anaconda Plan that would be used to defeat the Confederacy. He served as Commanding General of the United States Army for twenty years, longer than any other holder of the office.

A national hero after the Mexican-American War, he served as military governor of Mexico City. Such was his stature that, in 1852, the United States Whig Party passed over its own incumbent President of the United States, Millard Fillmore, to nominate Scott in that year's United States presidential election. At a height of 6'5", he remains the tallest man ever nominated by a major party. Scott lost to Democrat Franklin Pierce in the general election, but remained a popular national figure, receiving a brevet promotion in 1855 to the rank of lieutenant general, becoming the second American since George Washington to hold that rank.

Live the History - Visit DeBary but Stay at the 1876 Heritage Inn - if only for one night!

Condo owner? You need to know your insurance options.

We understand that Ormond By the Sea condo owners have needs different from those of renters and homeowners, which is why we offer Ormond By the Sea Condo insurance options just for you. Take a look at some of the coverages we offer and then talk to one our friendly, knowledgeable agents. You’ll get a plan built especially for you and you’ll like the price, too.

Personal Property: Provides coverage for your household items in the event of fire, theft or other covered loss. Did you know that most condo association policies don’t provide coverage for your personal belongings?
Additional Personal Property: Provides additional coverage for antiques, fine art, jewelry and other valuables.
Improvements: Provides coverage for fixtures and improvements, such as cabinets, flooring and lighting, as well as other free standing structures that may not be covered by your condo association’s policy.
Loss Assessment: Provides additional coverage in the event your condo association levies an assessment on each condo owner to make common area repairs for a covered loss.
Additional Living Expenses: Provides coverage for living expenses if your condo becomes uninhabitable as a result of a covered loss.
Personal Liability Protection
Pays for bodily injury or property damage caused to others as a result of a covered incident.
Guest Medical Protection: Pays medical expenses for your guests who are accidentally injured on your property.
Workers’ Comp Coverage: Pays medical expenses for your personal part-time employees, such as nannies or maids, who are injured on the job.
Condos Rented to Others: Provides liability and contents coverage on your condo when you rent it to others.

Allow our local Ormond By the Sea Condo Insurance Agents with MetroSurance to help you today!

http://www.metrosurance.com/
(888) 683-1159

Come be a part of the Potter's Wheel

At Cross Pointe Baptist Church, it is our sincere belief that everyone who is a born again believer in Jesus Christ is uniquely gifted by God to be a part of the local ministry.

Being a part of our church family is so much more than finding a place to be served and fed. Fellowship at Cross Pointe involves finding a place to be of service to others, and to share the gospel of Christ with the lost.   We find our greatest calling is in service to others; leading a lost world to Christ and making disciples of those who trust Him as Lord and Savior.

We encourage you to find a point of ministry at Cross Pointe; to be the hands and feet of Jesus in our community.   There’s a place for you.  Come and join with us in the work of reaching a lost world for Jesus.  Together we can make a difference in the lives of others.   Opportunities for ministry include:

Potter’s Wheel
Join with the Potter’s Wheel ministry team; our local church-based point of service ministry team.    Be a part of the welcoming family culture of hospitality and graciousness that exists at the Cross Pointe.   Establish fellowship times, church greeters, and all elements of local church-level ministry

http://www.cpbchurch.com/

Come to CrossPointe... There's a place for you

Our Mission is to  . . .
•Love God—Mark 12:30
•Love People—Mark 12:31
•Share Jesus—1 Peter 3:15
•Make Disciples—Matthew 28:19

Our Strategy to accomplish our Mission . . .
•Love God—through high impact praise, worship, and prayer
•Love People—through local and global missions; service to others
•Share Jesus—by knowing, living, and sharing the Gospel of Christ
•Make Disciples—by equipping believers to live empowered lives for Jesus

Our Measures of Spiritual Growth are . . .
•Active Involvement—There’s a place for you at Cross Pointe
•Generous Giving—Of your life and resources for the Kingdom of Christ
•Empowered Ministry—Minister to others through the Power of God
•Lifestyle Evangelism—Live for Jesus every day, in every way; Come join with us in reaching a lost world for Christ

http://www.cpbchurch.com/
Phone/Text : (386) 232-8704

There are many benefits to a massage

Experts estimate that upwards of 90% of disease is stress related.....90%! It is our belief that nothing ages us faster both internally and externally than stress. Massage Therapy is an effective tool in managing stress. Here are a few examples how:
Decreases anxiety
Enhances sleep quality
Increased energy
Improves concentration
Increases circulation
Reduced fatigue
Improves range of motion in joints
Alleviates chronic pain such as low back pain
Eases medication dependence
Enhances immunity by stimulating lymph flow, which is the body's natural defense system
Improves the condition of the skin, our largest organ
Reduces muscle spasms and cramping
Reduces post-surgery adhesion and swelling
Releases endorphin, our body's natural painkiller
Lessens depression
Relieves migraine pain

Schedule your massage today!
Call us at 386.871.0670
www.blissmassagespa.com

Make the most out of lunch!

8 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY TAKE THAT LUNCH BREAK

1. EAT! (THE RIGHT FOODS FOR BETTER BRAIN FUNCTION)

2. TAKE A REAL BREAK FOR GREATER CONCENTRATION

3. GET A DOSE OF MINDFULNESS: DO NOTHING BUT EAT

4. TAKE A NAP TO IMPROVE YOUR MEMORY

5. WORK OUT—THE AFTERNOON IS THE BEST TIME FOR EXERCISE

6. SPEND TIME IN NATURE TO REFRESH YOUR ATTENTION SPAN

7. MOVE TO A CAFÉ AFTER LUNCH FOR IMPROVED CREATIVITY

8. ALLOWS TIME TO BE SOCIAL WITH OTHERS

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings used the St. Johns as a backdrop in her books South Moon Under and The Yearling, and several short stories. In 1933 she took a boat trip along the St. Johns with a friend. In the upper basin, she remarked on the difficulty of determining direction due to the river's ambiguous flow, and wrote in a chapter titled "Hyacinth Drift" in her memoir Cross Creek that she had the best luck in watching the way the hyacinths floated. Rawlings wrote, "If I could have, to hold forever, one brief place and time of beauty, I think I might choose the night on that high lonely bank above the St. Johns River."

Live the History if only for one night! 1876 Heritage Inn
http://www.1876heritageinn.com/
(386) 561-9535

Come as you....at New Hope UCC in Deland

If you are young or old, you are welcome
If you have brown skin, black skin, white skin, yellow skin, or red skin, you are welcome
If you are married or single, you are welcome
If you are gay or straight, you are welcome
If you cannot hear or see, you are welcome
If you are sick or well, you are welcome
If you are a man or a woman, you are welcome
If you are happy or sad, you are welcome
If you are rich or poor, powerful or weak, you are welcome
If you believe in God some of the time or none of the time or all of the time, you are welcome...
You are welcome here.
Come with your gifts, your pain, your hope, your fears
Come with the traditions that have helped you and hurt you
Come with your experiences that have made you and broken you
Come with a mind ready to engage and a heart open to discern
Come and listen for the Sacred Spirit that calls you to love your neighbor wholeheartedly,
seek justice, create peace and practice compassion.
You are welcome here.

Learn more about us!
www.newhopeuccdeland.com

Live in the History - Stay at 1876 Heritage Inn!

The Orange City Historic District is a U.S. historic district (designated as such on April 6, 2004) located in Orange City, Florida. The district is roughly bounded by Banana, Carpenter, French and Orange Avenues. It contains 211 historic buildings and 3 structures.

In the United States, a historic district is a group of buildings, properties, or sites that have been designated by one of several entities on different levels as historically or architecturally significant. Buildings, structures, objects and sites within a historic district are normally divided into two categories, contributing and non-contributing. Districts greatly vary in size: some have hundreds of structures, while others have just a few.

The U.S. federal government designates historic districts through the United States Department of Interior under the auspices of the National Park Service. Federally designated historic districts are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, but listing imposes no restrictions on what property owners may do with a designated property. State-level historic districts may follow similar criteria (no restrictions) or may require adherence to certain historic rehabilitation standards. Local historic district designation offers, by far, the most legal protection for historic properties because most land use decisions are made at the local level. Local districts are generally administered by the county or municipal government.

Live the History Today - if only for one night - 1876 Heritage Inn
http://www.1876heritageinn.com/
(386) 774-884

Food = love

Eating in the middle of the day, several hours after breakfast, re-energizes your body and can raise blood sugar levels when focus and concentration are flagging. If you’re feeling sluggish, eating even a small lunch can renew your energy and help you feel refreshed and ready to take on the next several hours. In addition, eating lunch keeps your metabolism active, especially if you have a moderately sized meal and a snack before and afterward. “Extended periods of starvation between large meals creates gaps which keep metabolism from staying active,” says Dr. Kurt Hong, the Center for Human Nutrition director of Huntington Medical Foundation.

So join us for Lunch at the Red Roof Cafe in the 1876 Heritage Inn is available for you and your family! Come for the food but stay to relive history!  Call us today.

(386) 561-9535
http://www.1876heritageinn.com/

Florida History at the Heritage Inn

The origins of the word "Volusia" are unclear, though there are several theories:

1 - The name came from a word meaning "Land of the Euchee," from the Euchee Indians who migrated into the area after the Timucua Indian cultures faded away in the early 1700s. The Euchees (or Uchees) lived in the area of Spring Gardens, about ten miles south of Volusia.

2 - The name was taken from the a British man named Voluz who owned a plantation located on the St. Johns River in the late 1700s.

3 - The name originated from the last name Veluche belonging to the French or Belgian owner of the trading post in Volusia. According to some, this was during the British regime, and according to others, it was around 1818. Over time, the name Veluche became anglicized to Volusia.

4 - The town was established by and named for Jere Volusia.

5 - The settlement was named by the Spanish after the celebrated Roman jurist Volusio, who wrote 30 books and tutored Marcus Aurelius, the Roman emperor and philosopher.

Come visit Florida history at the historic Heritage Inn.
http://www.1876heritageinn.com/
(386) 774-8849

Serving the best in barbecue and Caribbean foods!

POPULAR QUESTION ASKED:
How much notice do I need to give for a catering order?

We usually require at least three days notice for orders. During particularly busy seasons, more notice may be required. In the case of an unanticipated event, such as a memorial, we try our best to respond quickly. In the case of a staffed event (for corporate and institutional customers only), we usually require a couple of weeks.

If you would like your order delivered, it's best to submit your order at least a week or more in advance. Our delivery schedule tends to fill up quickly, especially for the breakfast and lunch windows. Sorry, but we are unable to reserve a delivery window without an order or a $100 date-hold deposit.

Please keep in mind that we sometimes book up for a particular day and must stop accepting orders. We always recommend placing your order as soon as you decide to use us to cater your event.

We Now Accept Credit Cards!
We will be out rain or shine!

Have Catering by Violette at your Holiday event!
We deliver and have a wide variety of delicious foods to choose from to amaze your guests and family!

386-956-4676
www.cateringbyviolette.com

Visit your Ormond By the Sea Insurance company

MetroSurance Insurance is dedicated to protecting Ormond By the Sea drivers by offering affordable insurance that fits your needs. There's no reason to sacrifice quality for price when you choose the right Ormond By the Sea Auto Insurance because we get you some of the best rates in Florida. Our Local Ormond By the Sea Auto Insurance agents are available, so you can be certain your needs are met by customizing a policy and rate that's right for you.

Ormond By the Sea Auto Insurance Products
+ Car Insurance
+ Business Auto Insurance

Whether you're in Ormond By the Sea or in the Ormond Beach Area, there's an auto insurance policy that's right for you. MetroSurance's wide range of coverage options and helpful agents are here to protect you, your car, your passengers, and any other drivers and their vehicles on the road. Our most common policies include:

Liability
Collision
Comprehensive
Medical
Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
Uninsured/Underinsured

So what are you waiting for - call your local Ormond By the Sea Auto Insurance MetroSurance Agent Today.

http://www.metrosurance.com/
(888) 683-1159

Come see living history!

"Let the reins of government then be braced and held with a steady hand, and every violation of the constitution be reprehended. If defective, let it be amended, but not suffered to be trampled upon whilst it has an existence."
GEORGE WASHINGTON, letter to Henry Lee, 1786

George and Martha Washington depicted by Bill and Cara Elder are Historians and 1st person interpreters. We enjoy providing a lesson in living history and would love to be a part of your event or make a presentation to your group or school!

Please "Like" and "Share" our Facebook Page and visit our website:
www.georgeandmarthawashington.com

A Professional Stump Grinding & Removal Service - comlysstumpgrinding.com

Comly's Stump Grinding, LLC is a complete stump grinding service that services all of Central Florida.

***Stump Grinding Knowledge You Should Know!!!

The most important detail when considering removing a tree stump is the accessibility. If a tree stump is on a hill, it might not be accessible for a stump machine to grind it out. There are many scenarios that can alter stump grinding. Fences, landscape, patios, stairs, structures, and slopes all need to be considered for the stump machine accessibility.***

We are fully equipped with a collection of equipment to serve all your needs from the smallest to largest stumps. We even provide stump removal service inside pool deck planters.

For more information:
386.801.5159
www.comlysstumpgrinding.com

Visit the history in the wonderful community of Orange City

Take Your Kids for Breakfast at the Red Roof Cafe!

Kids Breakfast Menu (For Kids 12 and Under)

Smiley Pancake

1 Egg & 1 Bacon + Potatoes & Toast

French Toast Sticks

Meals Include Choice of Small Drink

Come stay at the HISTORICAL Heritage Inn

ATTENTION TOURISTS!!!

Following the Seminole Wars, a gradual increase in commerce and population occurred on the St. Johns, made possible by steamship travel. Steamboats heralded a heyday for the river, and preceding railroads they were the only way to reach interior portions of the state. They also afforded the citizens of Jacksonville a pastime to watch competing races. By the 1860s, weekly trips between Jacksonville, Charleston, and Savannah were made to transport tourists, lumber, cotton, and citrus. The soil along the St. Johns was considered especially successful for producing sweeter oranges.

Stay the night in an official historical building - the 1876 Heritage Inn!

http://www.1876heritageinn.com/
(386) 774-8849

Prenatal yoga: What you need to know

Prenatal yoga: What you need to know

If you're pregnant and looking for ways to relax or stay fit, you may be considering prenatal yoga. Good for you! But did you know that prenatal yoga may also help you prepare for labor and promote your baby's health? Before you start prenatal yoga, understand the range of possible benefits, as well as what a typical class entails and important safety tips.

What are the benefits of prenatal yoga?

Much like other types of childbirth-preparation classes, prenatal yoga is a multifaceted approach to exercise that encourages stretching, mental centering and focused breathing. Research suggests that prenatal yoga is safe and can have many benefits for pregnant women and their babies.

For example, studies have suggested that prenatal yoga can:

Improve sleep
Reduce stress and anxiety
Increase the strength, flexibility and endurance of muscles needed for childbirth
Decrease lower back pain, nausea, carpal tunnel syndrome, headaches and shortness of breath
Decrease the risk of preterm labor, pregnancy-induced hypertension and intrauterine growth restriction — a condition that slows a baby's growth
Prenatal yoga can also help you meet and bond with other pregnant women and prepare for the stress of being a new parent.

To protect your health and your baby's health during prenatal yoga, follow basic safety guidelines. For example:

Talk to your health care provider. Before you begin a prenatal yoga program, make sure you have your health care provider's OK. You may not be able to do prenatal yoga if you are at increased risk of preterm labor or have certain medical conditions, such as heart disease or back problems.
Set realistic goals. For most pregnant women, at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity is recommended on most, if not all, days of the week. However, even shorter or less frequent workouts can help you stay in shape and prepare for labor.
Pace yourself. If you can't speak normally while you're doing prenatal yoga, you're probably pushing yourself too hard.
Stay cool and hydrated. Practice prenatal yoga in a well-ventilated room to avoid overheating. Drink plenty of fluids during prenatal yoga to keep yourself hydrated.
Avoid certain postures. When doing poses, bend from your hips — not your back — to maintain normal spine curvature. Avoid lying on your belly or back, doing deep forward or backward bends, or doing twisting poses that put pressure on your abdomen. You can modify twisting poses so that you only move your upper back, shoulders and rib cage. Avoid inverted poses, which involve extending your legs above your heart or head, unless you're an experienced yoga practitioner. As your pregnancy progresses, use props during postures to accommodate changes in your center of gravity. If you wonder whether a pose is safe, ask your instructor for guidance.
Don't overdo it. As you do prenatal yoga, pay attention to your body and how you feel. Start slow and avoid positions that are beyond your level of experience or comfort. Stretch only as far as you would have before pregnancy.

Our prenatal classes take place every Saturday at 11:30 am.
http://inspirityogastudio.com/
7575 Kingspointe Pkwy Suite 21
Orlando, Florida
(407) 203-6866

Enjoy the History if only for one weekend!!

Enjoy the History if only for one weekend!!

Hey DeBary Residents!!Here is what is for breakfast!

Breakfast - Enjoy it from 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM
** 2 Eggs Your Way | $2.49 **
(Served with Grits or Potatoes + choice of Biscuit or Toast)

** 2 Eggs Your Way plus a side of Meat | $4.99 ** (Bacon, Turkey Bacon, Pork or Turkey Sausage Patty. Corned Beef Hash or Ham)

See the whole breakfast now at...www.1876heritageinn.com/red-roof-cafe

Come taste the finest...Catering By Violette

VIOLETTE IS LIVE! COME HUNGRY!!!

Serving the best in Barbeque and Caribbean foods!
Pulled Pork, Mac & Cheese, Chicken Wings and so much more!!

We Now Accept Credit Cards!
We will be out rain or shine!

Have Catering by Violette at your Holiday event!
We deliver and have a wide variety of delicious foods to choose from to amaze your guests and family!

386-956-4676
www.cateringbyviolette.com

Know what day it is? Massage Day

Bliss Massage Spa can help beautify and revitalize skin through massage. Massage could bring about improved circulation to your skin, increased nutrition to the cells, and encourage cell regeneration as well. Another benefit of massage is boosting the production of sweat from your sweat glands, so it allows your body to excrete urea and other waste products of your skin. You skin color will be better due to the Vasodilation of the surface capillaries brought by massage. In addition, other factors of skin, such as elasticity and resistance to infection are both strengthened by this therapy.

Call to schedule your massage today! 386.871.0670!

www.blissmassagespa.com

MAKE IT A HAPPY DAY...EVERYDAY!!
From Bliss Massage Spa!!

What is Qi Gong?

Q
i Gong is a gentle form of exercise that helps improve health and overall well-being. Qi Gong (pronounced CHEE-GONG) can be traced back 4,000 years to ancient China. "Qi" is simply the Chinese word for energy, and "Gong" means skill that is cultivated through steady practice. So, put together, "Qi Gong" means "cultivating the body's vital energy," and then using it to heal and strengthen every system throughout the body.

There are three main elements to Qi Gong exercise:

Slow, fluid movements that stretch and strengthen
Deep breathing
A meditative state of mind
The exercises found in Qi Gong involve gentle, rhythmic movements, mirroring movements found in nature, such as the lapping of water or blowing of wind. Water, for instance, flows effortlessly along the path of least resistance, and Qi Gong teaches us to move our bodies in a similar fluid motion, minimizing the risk of injury, while maintaining balance and focus. Sometimes the exercises are named after animals, such as bird, bear, monkey, tiger, and deer.

The Mind-Body Connection

Qi Gong is often referred to as a mind-body exercise because it explores the connection between the mind, body, and spirit. Sometimes Qi Gong is classified as complementary or alternative medicine. Other forms of mind-body therapy or alternative medicine include yoga, tai chi, acupuncture, massage, and traditional Chinese medicine. In fact, tai chi, which is already quite popular in America, is actually a somewhat more complicated form of Qi Gong!

Understanding Qi

In Chinese medicine, freely flowing Qi is essential to good health. It is believed that Qi circulates through a system of pathways called meridians, which can be thought of as an energy highway throughout the body. Health is an ongoing process of maintaining the balance and harmony of these meridians, and practicing Qi Gong is one way to keep Qi flowing freely.

Specific Benefits of Qi Gong

Qi Gong provides a core group of benefits to improve health and well-being. Its gentle movements stretch and strengthen muscles, improve balance and flexibility, and reduce inflammation in joints. This movement helps to improve the circulation of blood and oxygen throughout the body, which is thought to improve the immune system and help to remove toxins.

Qi Gong's deep breathing exercises help to reduce stress, anxiety, and tension. The breath techniques emphasize slow breathing from the diaphragm with a relaxed posture and straight spine. They help to calm and center and can be an effective aid for reducing anxiety and aiding sleep.

The meditative state of mind achieved by practicing Qi Gong provides powerful mental and emotional benefits, often after only a few minutes of practice. Qi Gong requires concentration, requiring focus and clear thinking. This discipline is reported to help foster creativity, improved mood, and to enhance cognitive capability.

Come see our daily schedule to enroll in the available class.
http://inspirityogastudio.com/
7575 Kingspointe Pkwy Suite 21
Orlando, Florida
(407) 203-6866

You can't ignore a cute manatee

Hey DeBary Residents!!

Have you ever been told how much there is to do in Orange City?

Here is a cool place to see when your staying at the Heritage Inn - the Blue Spring State Park.

Blue Spring State Park is ranked #1 of 12 attractions in Orange City by tripadvisor.com

You can see manatees, alligators, and a variety of native birds! Some times more than 300 manatees visit the park during the month of December. If you like visiting: Parks; State Parks; & the Outdoors - Blue Springs is for you!  This state park offers a variety of outdoor activities including camping, hiking, canoeing, fishing, boating, snorkeling and scuba diving. Afterwards, you can return the Heritage Inn to relax after a long day of exploring.

As always, it is our great pleasure to serve you and your families. Contact us at: (386) 774-8849 or visit us at: 300 South Volusia Ave US-17-92, Orange City, Florida

www.1876heritageinn.com

You are welcome AT New Hope UCC in DeLand!

Thought for the day: What you focus on the most, expands. We are created beings made in the image of a creative God. What this means is that we all have the power to influence-whether positively or negatively-our circumstances. If you want a dynamic ministry program, you can create it. If you want a vibrant faith community, you can create it. Energy flows where attention goes and if something is dead, dying, or no longer working it's time to assess the amount of time, energy, and resources being given to those areas. If all the money is spent on building maintenance, it is no wonder that the youth program is dying. If all the time is spent at council meetings, it's no wonder that the areas of outreach and evangelism are lacking. We all have the same creative power to ultimately design, and therefore enhance, our lives and our ministries. Sometimes things do require more energy, time, and resources than others...but it requires balance. You can learn a lot about a church's priorities by looking at what they give the most to. Everything requires an investment; if you want more, give more. Hope is not something that just happens unless you create an atmosphere of giving to and investing in the people, things, and programs that inspire hope in your community. What do you hope for, and what are you doing about it? #progressRenew
http://www.newhopeuccdeland.com/

Come take the journey with Linda White and her book

The author, Linda S. White, writes about her journey from prominence to anonymity. Linda recaps her personal, political and business struggles in the intimate memoirs as the Chamber of Commerce CEO for the chamber that included DeBary throughout a dozen years from the tragic times of 9-11 through the economic meltdown of the Great Recession.

Take the journey with us!
www.lindaswhite.com

Come see the new location

Two Pawn Guys...We buy, sell, trade, and loan!
We deal in firearms, gold, silver, platinum, diamonds, musical
instruments, TV's, home entertainment systems, and tools in good condition.

We have handguns, ammo, and rifles for sale.

Stop by and see us today!

PLUS...We also offer concealed weapons classes!Two Pawn Guys regularly hosts a Concealed Weapons Class, it is generally from 9am to 1 pm. The instructor for the class will be NRA Certified Firearms Instructor. The cost for the class is $65.00. Please call ahead to reserve a sit today!

16716 U.S. Hwy 441,
Mount Dora, Florida 32757
(352) 729-6693
www.twopawnguys.com

Enjoy the History & St. Johns River of wonderful Volusia County, Florida!

Red Roof Cafe defines 'Breakfast' for you...

Breakfast is the first meal taken after rising from a night's sleep, most often eaten in the early morning before undertaking the day's work. Among English speakers, "breakfast" can be used to refer to this meal or to refer to a meal composed of traditional breakfast foods (such as eggs, oatmeal and sausage) served at any time of day. The word literally refers to breaking the fasting period of the prior night. It has its origin in the Judeo-Christian custom of fasting from food between the supper meal of one day and the morning meal of the next.

JOIN US FOR BREAKFAST!!
300 S Volusia Ave - Hwy US 17-92, Orange City, Florida

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