1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 The BeLoved of DeLand 1. Victor Montrose Fountain Jr. (1897–1980) The Identity: A pillar of local business and a WWI veteran. Legacy: Owned the V.M. Fountain Company and led the Volusia Fruit Company during the height of the orange industry. Community Impact: Served as President of the DeLand Chamber of Commerce and Director at Barnett Bank. He believed that a strong town is built by neighbors who show up and serve. 2. Alva Cora Callaham Williams (1892–1991) The Identity: DeLand’s &quot;oldest realtor&quot; and a pioneer for women in business. Legacy: Opened her real estate firm in 1924 and served as the city’s official hostess and recreational director starting in 1927. Community Impact: A fierce advocate for women’s leadership, she was a state achievement award winner and a lifelong member of the Garden Club and Business &amp;amp; Professional Women’s Club. 3. Erskine Weaver Landis (1900–1967) The Identity: A distinguished attorney and dedicated &quot;brother&quot; in local fellowships. Legacy: A Stetson University graduate who shaped local law through the Volusia County Bar Association. Community Impact: Deeply involved in the Elks and Shriners, he balanced the rigor of the courtroom with a love for camaraderie and charity, serving as Grand Exalted Ruler. 4. Virginia Conrad (1893–1983) The Identity: A philanthropist and the &quot;heart&quot; behind downtown development. Legacy: Alongside her husband Austin, she helped develop the physical landscape of downtown DeLand. Community Impact: Focused on &quot;quiet giving.&quot; She believed prosperity was meant to be shared, supporting churches and charities to ensure the town flourished for generations to come. Podiatry Doc Talk http://podiatrydoctalk.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40127610/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/198624830