A bit of this and that I didn’t get around to

I keep meaning to post these photos, but somehow just didn’t get to it.

David and Karin Jenkins held a reception Oct. 25, here in New Smyrna Beach,  for son  Ryan, who married his sweetheart Jenn, up north, where her folks live.

Thank you Jimmy Bussard for all of your smiling years of dedication to Atlantic Center for the Arts and Arts on Douglas. Jimmy has retired from his volunteer work of greeting and providing libation to countless visitors to Arts on Douglas on the first Saturday of each month during Gallery Walk. We miss you Jimmy!

At the Novemeber 1 opening reception, he was presented a painted “gourd” fish by artist and art patron Ed Harris.

Pictured – Ed Harris, Jimmy Bussard and gallery manager Meghan Martin in first picture and Meghan, Ed, Jimmy, Joan Bussard and Jeannie Harris in the second photo.

Bryce Hammond, represented by Arts on Douglas locally, is picture with his acrylic and polyurethane on hurricane wood,  “Bard Handstorm Lighthouse with Robots 2.”

Bryce Hammond at Arts on Douglas

Gavin Martin is pictured with mom, Meghan, manager at Arts on Douglas at the Gallery Walk and later with dad, Terry visiting at Clay Gallery

I worked in Daytona Beach both days of Flamingo Follies, but flew up and down the street quickly before work on Sunday morning. Was great weather. a great crowd, and lots of great arts and crafts. Here are a couple pictures I took that morning.

Flamingo Follies Sunday morning on Flagler Avenue

NSB's talented artist Jenny Stine

The kettle corn smelled wonderful

Watching this "paint can" artist work was fascinating.

Bossie Christams House tradition ends

After almost 20 years of delighting thousands of people with their elaborately decorated “Christmas House” on Park Boulevard in New Smyrna Beach, Herb and Peggy Bossie have had to call it quits due to health problems.

Peggy Bossie said that Herb had a heart attack and stoke this past summer and she can’t do the Christmas House without him. This weekend the contents of the house are being liquidated.

The house was elaborately lighted for the holidays and each room in the house had a theme, such as Christmas Villages, the Santa Room and the Angel Room. For years people have left mementos and photos of loved ones in the Angel Room.

The Bossies provided a wonderful community service, with Herb in his Santa suit greeting visitors at the front gate and Peggy welcoming them inside the house.

Thanks for all the memories! You will be missed.

The Angel Room

Bossie Christmas House

Herb Bossie and a couple of visitors

Peggy Bossie gives visitor Art Whitehorn a hug

Photos and text by Sandi Carroll. All rights reserved.

Mary McBride says goodbye

Mary McBride, who has been with Atlantic Center for the Arts for more than seven years, has bid a fond farewell to Harris House League volunteers she worked so closely with. The league held a send off for her at Harris House June 30.

“I’m getting to the point that if I don’t do those things I’ve wanted to do,” Mary said, “I’ll never do them. I guess you could call it my ‘bucket list’, but I don’t intend to jump from planes. I want to do my art, teach, run fiber retreats and create art exhibitions.”

Best of luck to Mary in all your future endeavors!

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Suzanne Kosmas campaign kickoff 6/10/08

More than 100 citizens gathered this morning as Suzanne Kosmas kicked off her congressional campaign at the Brannon Center in New Smyrna Beach. She is running against U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney. She was introduced by former State Rep. John Ascherl.

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Happy Birthday Kathy Mayer

Daughter Shelley Lacy, Paul and Kathy and daughter Julie Jones with Kathy’s 65th birthday cake. Daughters and mom toast the occasion.

Paul and Paradise, who was also enjoying Kathy’s birthday party and being a very good girl.

Some of those dropping by with birthday congratulations and all kinds of food, included Bill & Chris Biedenbach, John Thompson, Jim Baldwin, Sherri Thomas, Donnalee Wynn, Rich Child, and Matthew Thurmaier.

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Nance Koch – ACA volunteer of the year

Nance Koch (left) Atlantic Center for the Arts Volunteer of the Year, is pictured with Mary McBride, who said of Nance, “She’s everywhere. I doubt we have any committee or function that doesn’t find her either working up front or in the background making sure everything is running smoothly. She is always willing to commit time and energy along with enthusiasm to both ACA’s programs and the League ventures providing artistic talent along with logic and organizational skills.”

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Partying for a good cause

Photos and text by Sandi Carroll

The annual Holiday Charity Ball was held at the Brannon Center in New Smyrna Beach Saturday, Nov. 17, with a great silent auction, fantastic food from local restaurants, an open bar and lots of action on the dance floor.

Everyone had a terrific time at the ball, which was chaired again this year by the incomparable Kaye Walker, who had help from dozens of hard-working volunteers.

Proceeds from the ball go to benefit Habitat for Humanity, Meals on Wheels and NSB CAPS (Community & Alumni Providing Scholarships).

Lots of familiar face were seen having a good time at the ball – the irrepressible Carol Thomas and her husband Tim, several members of the local camera club, including founder Lola Lawrence, Diana Masters and Joan Hartwig; former Chamber President Mary Reekie Rhodes and her hubby Ken, Susan Adams and Mike Pimental, Kim Bidault and her hubby Al, Clay Gallery artist Teresa Bowen and “green builder” and artist Bud Gilbert, former NSB city commissioner JoAnn O’Bannon, who was volunteering in the silent auction room; Paul and Elaine Reichert (Power Squadron and Friendship Force movers and shakers) , good friends Frankie and Tom Robert, Pegge and Bob Garriques and many, many more.

I haven’t heard who won the Mustang convertible, donated by Will and Bonnie Aller, but will add that information when I find out.

As it has been for 10 years – the Holiday Charity Ball was a great way to start the holiday festivities.

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Happy Birthday to Paul Mayer

June 24, 2007–

Local writer (View form Bascule Mountain), Rotarian, volunteer and weekend bridge-tender Paul Mayer celebrated his 70th birthday June 22. Wife, Kathy sent out invitations that promised “spirituous libations and stuff to eat.” And she delivered – including some special music played for Paul that brought tears to his eyes.

It was a great party with folks gathering on the patio and the dock. There was a spectacular sunset, a pineapple upside-down “70″ cake and lots of “happy birthday” wishes.

One of Paul’s gifts was a “marshmallow shooter” that friends bought for him at last Thursday night’s Seaside Fiesta.

Paul was having a fine time trying it out, proving that you can’t take the little boy out of a man, no matter what age he reaches.

Happy Birthday, Paul, and many more.

Copyright photos by Sandi Carroll.