Teachers get free admission to water park this weekend
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Educators can enjoy Daytona Lagoon free of charge May 4 and 5 with proof of employment as part of Teacher Appreciation Weekend.
The free water park daily admission ticket is a $29.99 value and includes two new thrill slides, Kraken’s Revenge and Shaka Halfpipe.
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Sheriff Mike Chitwood helps christen new water slides at Daytona Lagoon
By Jim Abbott
Posted Apr 26, 2019 at 2:49 PMUpdated Apr 26, 2019 at 4:02 PM
DAYTONA BEACH — Gray skies were threatening rain when Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood arrived Friday morning to take the ceremonial first plunge on two new water slides at Daytona Lagoon.
“I did my rain dance this morning,” Chitwood announced. “So everything will be OK.”
And the sun ultimately did shine on the grand opening celebration for Kraken’s Revenge and the Shaka Halfpipe, new additions to the family-friendly water park that officially debut in time for summer crowds..
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Daytona Lagoon water park opens two new water slides
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (FOX 35 ORLANDO) - Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood celebrated the grand opening of two new water slides at the Daytona Lagoon water park on Friday.
Sheriff Chitwood was one of the first people to ride the two new attractions.
“It’s a blast,” he said after riding Kraken’s Revenge.
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Take a ride on Daytona Lagoon’s two new water slides
Daytona Lagoon waterpark and family entertainment center will celebrate the official grand opening of two new water slides with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday featuring Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood among the first riders.
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Rail supplier news from HNTB, IntegriCo, Transit Wireless, CloudMoyo, Altoona Pipe, SPRING and RSI
IntegriCo Composites now is offering IntegriTies™, a composite tie produced from landfill-bound recyclable plastics. The ties offer a more environmentally-friendly alternative to wood ties, according to an IntegriCo press release.
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David Does It: New Rides Open at Daytona Lagoon
Dion Marketing secured a news story for our client on Fox 35 Orlando’s morning show Good Day Orlando.
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Save trees—use recycled-plastic railroad ties
Don’t use new trees—use IntegriTies! IntegriCo Composites (Sarepta, LA) strives to protect the planet by offering a more environmental alternative to wooden railroad ties, called IntegriTies. These composite rail ties are made from landfill-bound recyclable plastics, saving 25,000 trees in 2018, according to the company.
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Axe throwing comes to Andy Alligator’s
NORMAN, Okla. – Axe throwing has made its way to Andy Alligator’s Fun Park & Water Park!
On Monday, the park unveiled their newest attraction – LumberAxe.
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Daytona Lagoon Water Park Opening 2 New Slides in April
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Later this month, Daytona Lagoon will cut the ribbon on two new water slides, with one replacing an attraction damaged by Hurricane Irma.
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Children of Fallen Patriots
David Kim founded the Children of Fallen Patriots in 2002 after serving with Sgt. William Delaney Gibbs who was killed in action during Operation Just Cause in Panama in 1989. Kim never forgot him, or the daughter he left behind. His memory spurred Kim to establish the organization, which now serves Gold Star families in all 50 states and in all branches of the military. The vision is to ensure that every child of a fallen patriot receives all necessary college funding.
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Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation on HLN Weekend Express!
As Atlanta prepares to host Superbowl 53 at Mercedes-Benz stadium, a surviving military spouse from Atlanta is also getting ready to attend the big game.
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Military widow surprised with Super Bowl tickets
ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46)- Imagine if an NFL player showed up at your doorstep. On top of that with Super Bowl tickets for you and a guest.
That’s exactly what happened to one metro Atlanta woman who lost her husband in the line of duty.
“I thought I was going out to dinner with some friends, and the doorbell rang, and I opened the door, and Ben Garland from the Falcons was standing there,” said Kami Kennedy.
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ICON Attractions Awarded St. Louis Wheel Project in Historic Union Station
ICON Attractions has been selected by Lodging Hospitality Management (LHM) to operate The St Louis Wheel, a 200-foot tall observation wheel under construction at Union Station. The firm will also operate a carousel and other family-friendly attractions, all part of a $150-million entertainment complex in historic downtown St. Louis.
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Man with cerebral palsy has shot at putt-putt title in Webster
If you've never been to a professional Putt-Putt competition, you're missing out!
The 59th Annual Professional Putters Association (PPA) National Championship is going on at Putt-Putt FunHouse in Webster from September 10 through September 14.
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Putt-Putt FunHouse in Webster to Host 2018 Professional Putters Association National Championship
Putt-Putt golf may typically remind you of a warm summer night with friends, but soon the game will be on the national stage at the 59th Annual Professional Putters Association (PPA) National Championship.
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This DFW water park helped out children of fallen heroes. Here’s how you can, too.
Dion Marketing secures news coverage for two clients in one news article about Stars for Scholars, Dion Marketing’s turnkey fundraiser being held at Hawaiian Falls on behalf of Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation.
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All Star Adventures Helping Send Kids to College
A lesson in philanthropy is being taught at All Star Adventures in Wichita. Employees are helping promote Stars for Scholars, a nationwide fundraiser to benefit Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation (Fallen Patriots). The mission is to provide college scholarships and educational counseling to those who have lost a parent in the line of duty.
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Hawaiian Falls participates in world's largest swim lesson
Hawaiian Falls, together with over 200 other locations in more than 20 countries on five continents attempted to break the Guinness World Record on Thursday, for the world's largest swim lesson.
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Father’s Day is ‘bittersweet’ for these children who lost their dads in the line of duty
On Father’s Day, Haley Hartwick usually stops by Texas Roadhouse, which was her father’s favorite restaurant, to get a take-out dinner of steak and potatoes. She then likes to go home and watch the movie “Quest for Camelot,” a film they enjoyed watching together.
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Hand in Hand: FECs Diversify The Business Model By Adding Child Care
Larry Stottlemyer, owner of Adventure Park USA in Monrovia, Maryland, believes that a day care should go hand in hand with FECs. He has operated Adventure Park Academy from the FEC’s second floor for the past decade. The day care helped him stay afloat during the Great Recession, and the revenue has more than tripled since its inception, making it one of the most profitable components of his facility today.
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