Deltona Regional Library Grand Opening 2009 - The West Volusia ...

4 GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION THE BEACON 2009Dsouthwest Volusia CountyBy B. Virginia ComellaDeltona Barber ShopLadies’ & Girls’ HaircutsMen’s & Boys’ HaircutsVisit Emerson, Vivian, Jamie, James & MikeWe HaveVacuumClippers!ISCOVEREstablished 1965$2 00 OFFthe price of a regular haircut$11 00(regularprice)With coupon. Expires 11/10/09.1200 Deltona Blvd., Unit 31 • Deltona, FL 32725386-574-6736 • www.deltonabarbershop.comThe City of Deltona and Volusia County Government invite you to D-I-S-C-O-V-E-Rand enjoy the natural beauty of southwest Volusia County, the expanded Deltona RegionalLibrary, the new Lyonia Environmental Center and Deltona Amphitheater at theOct. 17 grand opening.D is for Deltona. Deltona, with almost 90,000 residents, is Volusia County’s largestcity. It is rich with diverse cultures and citizens that encourage you to come and exploreits uniqueness.I is for Innovation. Innovation can be found throughout the Deltona Regional Library.Florida-friendly landscaping, energy-efficient heating, air conditioning and lighting, ahands-on computer lab, and interactive exhibits explaining Volusia County’s ecology atthe Lyonia Environmental Center are only a few of the special features in the enlargedfacility.S is for Scrub jays. Scrub jays greet you when you explore the Lyonia Preserve behindthe amphitheater. These azure-blue, crestless birds are found only in Florida scrub, anendangered habitat restored in the midst of Volusia County’s most populous city.C is for Community. Community activities of all kinds will be held in the enhancedmeeting facilities inside the library and the open-air amphitheater behind it. Residents ofSouthwest Volusia now have a place to meet, learn, vote and be entertained.O is for Outdoor. Outdoor exploration in the Lyonia Preserve shows how SouthwestVolusia looked before development. This sandy “Florida desert” hosts many animals andplants primarily found in threatened scrub.V is for Volunteer. Volunteer to make your community better by becoming a Friendof the Library, volunteering in the library or assisting at the Lyonia Environmental Center.Volunteers enhance the experience of visitors to both facilities by providing communityinput and sharing their skills and expertise.E is for Environment. Environment is the focus in the new Lyonia Environmental Center.Its interactive exhibits explain Volusia County’s different ecosystems and their relationshipto each other with an emphasis on Florida scrub. Its Alice Cross classrooms, dedicatedspace for visiting researchers, and speakers series are designed to increase environmentalunderstanding for all ages.R is for Reading. Reading opportunities are enhanced for all in the Deltona RegionalLibrary. An enhanced children’s library, a new dedicated space for teens, and ongoingselection and acquisition of titles for the adult book collections that encourage everyoneto read for fun and knowledge.— B. Virginia Comella is a freelance author who specializes in health and senior-living topics.She is a member of the Senior Council of the City of DeLand and a mentor for Take Stock inChildren.DISCOVER 2009Lopez Tax Services$25 to $ 65386-574-0238840 Deltona Blvd., Suite J • Deltona(Justin Square)DISCOVER 2009