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BUSINESS & FINANCE

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SEEK TO BALANCE “RISK TOLERANCE” AND “REQUIRED RISK”

COMMUNITY FLORIDA’S PAST REFLECTS IN HIGHWAYMEN PAINTINGS................19

Courtesy of Edward Jones ............................ 12 KISSIMMEE ANNOUNCES 2014 EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR ....................... 19

HOME & GARDEN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIONS LEAD BY EXAMPLE By Eleanor Foerste ....................................... 13 www.OsceolaWoman.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OSCEOLA COUNTY ................. 19-26

FASHION REFRESH YOUR LOOK AT LAKE BUENA VISTA FACTORY STORES By Terry Lynn Morris................................... 15

HEALTH & MEDICAL

NEW BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER OPENS AT OSCEOLA REGIONAL

PAW PRINTS FOCUS ON DENTISTRY By Dr. Gary A. Borgman ............................. 17

Courtesy of Osceola Regional Hospital.......... 8 NEUROTOXIN TREATMENTS By Dr. J. Michael Layton .............................. 10

By Neil Allen ................................................. 20 CITY OF ST. CLOUD’S MATT BAKER NAMED 2014 EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR ....................... 20 CAREER IN LAW ENFORCEMENT By Becki Talley .............................................. 21 9C BRAND BBQ AND CATERING

THE SKINNY ON BREAKFAST By Wendy Kelley ............................................. 6

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AUTO DECODING YOUR DASHLIGHTS By Troy Josephsen ......................................... 18

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Dear Readers, There is no doubt (at least it seems) that each year passes faster than the previous one. Where does the time go? The New Year is a time to reflect on the past year and look forward to the opportunities that the New Year will bring. Since each of you are committed to improving the lives of others as you attend to your families and your communities, our goal is to continue to support you in that effort by providing you with information and connecting you to resources that will assist in managing your homes, families, businesses, communities and personal lives. Osceola county residents are fortunate to now have access to a new state of the art behavioral health center that recently opened at Osceola Regional Medical Center (Pg.8) The Behavioral Health Center is the first hospital-affiliated inpatient treatment center in Osceola County and was designed and built to meet a growing need for mental and psychiatric health care services in the area. In our business section we have valuable information from Cleve Grissom on understanding risk tolerance in making your financial decisions.(Pg.12) Community news has a very informative article from the Osceola County Sheriff ’s office on some of the advantages a career in law enforcement can provide. Plus, in Automotive, tips we can all use to better understand how to decode our dash lights (Pg. 18) The New Year will bring us new ideas and opportunities from our readers, so please feel free to send us any suggestions by e-mail or mail and we look forward to hearing from you soon. Wishing everyone a Happy & Healthy 2015! Best wishes,

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Health & Medical

The Skinny on Breakfast By Wendy Kelley

e’ve all been there. Your alarm goes off; you roll over, hit snooze, then again and again. By the time you wake up, jump out of bed frantically preparing for your day, you think it is too late for breakfast, so you skip it. This bad habit creates a more sluggish metabolism as the body shifts into starvation-response mode. Couple this with a tendency to binge later, and weight gain can happen. Cognitive abilities can suffer while you may get headaches, feel fatigued, and have a loss of concentration.

*WaWa: Apple and peanut butter dipper (350 cals/11g protein), Chobani yogurt (140 cals/ 11g protein)

Breakfast should provide 25%-30% of your calories for the day. Ideally, your morning meal should provide carbohydrates and fiber from FRUITS, VEGETABLES, and/or BEANS, as well as protein from dairy. Avoid drinking your calories in the morning through juice and sugar loaded smoothies.

Quick at home choices: *Whole grain toast, topped with hummus, nut butter, or avocado

*Dunkin Donuts: Egg white veggie wake up wrap (150 cals/9g protein)

*2 egg omelet with chopped veggies, or beans *Whole grain pancake (check Kashi brand) topped with natural apple sauce and fresh fruit.

The ideal situation would be to have several breakfast items premade and on hand for your week. If you catch yourself on the go, take some of the following suggestions into consideration: *Chick-fil-A: 2 scrambled eggs (2g carbs/12g protein), Medium fruit cup (40 calories/13g carbs), Medium multigrain oatmeal with fruit only (140 cals/29 carbs)

Healthy leftovers can be good for your morning meal too. Aim for a breakfast that provides energy and nutrients, while helping you feel satisfied. For nutritional and exercise advice, email Wendy@wfit.biz or stop in W Fit! New classes will be announced via W Fit Facebook page in January! As always, reference this article and take your first class for just $8! Visit WFit.biz and Facebook.com/WFit.

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Health & Medical

New Behavioral Health Center Opens at Osceola Regional

sceola Regional Medical Center is expanding access to psychiatric and mental health care for patients in Osceola County and South Orlando with its new Behavioral Health Center. The new center, which opened in early December, is located on the fourth floor of the hospital at 700 West Oak Street in Kissimmee. The 17,000-square-foot facility (including 25 adult beds with two safe de-escalation rooms) is expected to serve 1,200 patients annually. The center offers comprehensive psychiatric and mental health care in a spacious, inviting environment. Osceola Regional’s Emergency Department also has a sixbay Behavioral Health Intake Unit that provides immediate, 24/7 access to services for patients after they are medically cleared.

nurse to six patients will help ensure the new center will be able to meet the individual needs of all our patients. The facility was designed and built to meet a growing need for mental and psychiatric health care services in the area. More than 80 percent of Osceola County adult residents with psychiatric care needs were transferred out to facilities in surrounding counties due to limitation of inpatient behavioral health beds. The new center at Osceola Regional now allows those patients and their families to receive services closer to home.

•Daily individual visits from psychiatrists, with care available 24 hours a day, seven days a week •24/7 nursing care with medication management •Individualized treatment planning led by the attending psychiatrist, with plans supported by input from all members of the multidisciplinary team •Individualized therapy, case management and aftercare planning (including family intervention) •A therapeutic community model with daily meetings and goal setting sessions •Group therapy six days per week, facilitated by a Master’s-level clinician •Treatment-focused activities that encourage necessary life-style skills

The new adult inpatient center extends and expands the services currently provided by Osceola Regional Medical Center. The center is designed to assist patients with serious psychiatric illness, i.e. depression, anxiety and schizophrenia, and substance abuse issues in a safe and private environment.

•Continuous monitoring and advanced security systems to ensure safety •Semi-private suites where the décor is designed to promote social interaction, warmth, healing and tranquility •Family waiting, activities and group therapy rooms

“Until now, patients in Osceola County and South Orlando had few inpatient treatment options during these challenging times in their lives,” noted Michele Reed, Director of Osceola Regional’s Behavioral Health Center. “With a trauma-specific approach, highly qualified staff and a thoughtfully designed facility, the center provides vital care and support for patients and their families.” The Behavioral Health Center is the first hospital-affiliated inpatient treatment center in Osceola County which is projected to create 45 jobs in the community. The center’s team includes Ms. Reed, the full-time Program Director; three full-time psychiatrists providing services 24 hours a day; a recreational therapist who provides comprehensive therapeutic activities; and other skilled nursing and social services professionals. The low staff ratio of one

The Behavioral Health Center features:

•Patient and family education Osceola Regional invested $4.6 million to create the privately funded Behavioral Health Center designed and built by Studio+ of Fort Myers and Deangelis Diamond Healthcare Group.

The center offers patients a multidisciplinary approach that is designed to address the consequences of trauma or crisis. The staff recognizes the need for patients to be respected, informed, connected, and hopeful about their own recovery. They work collaboratively with patients and their families in order to empower participants and promote patient recovery.

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Osceola Regional Medical Center, an HCA North Florida hospital, is the largest state-ofthe-art facility in Osceola County providing a wide variety of patient services, including Pediatric ER, Chest Pain and Stroke Center; Women’s Services such as the Baby Suites maternity unit and Level II Neonatal ICU; Robotic Surgery; Oncology; Orthopedic and Spine Center; and advanced comprehensive heart care at the Central Florida Cardiac & Vascular Institute - the only full-service heart hospital in the county. HCA is the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services. To learn more about the Behavioral Health Center, please visit www.osceolaregional.com/Behavioral.

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Neurotoxin Treatments by Dr. J. Michael Layton

he most important things for maintaining a youthful appearance are a healthy diet, regular exercise and a generally healthy lifestyle (avoiding tobacco and moderate alcohol use). However, despite our best efforts the effects of aging in the form of facial lines and wrinkles are frequently present. Neurotoxin treatments are the single most popular cosmetic procedure in the United States. More than 3.5 million men and women had cosmetic botulinum type A injections in 2013. Two million individuals had dermal filler procedures. Botulinum type A is an injectable neurotoxin better known under the brand names: Botox Cosmetic, Xeomin and Dysport. All three are derived from the bacterium clostridium botulinum; all are FDA approved and all three have the same mechanism of action; all three brands have been used for years safely and effectively without any downtime. Just as a healthy, natural smile has been shown to increase self esteem and confidence, so too can the softening or reduction of facial lines and wrinkles. The visible signs of aging can be traced mainly to repetitive muscle action in the top half of the face (forehead, brow and around the eyes) and loss of collagen and muscle action in the bottom half of the face (area between nose and mouth, lips and chin area).

Neurotoxins (like Botox) moderate the nerve impulses to muscles, causing them to relax. As a result your expressions soften and the wrinkles and lines in the skin are greatly reduced

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Botox-type injections can help adult patients of any age look more youthful; alleviate that “overly concerned” look and help one look more rested. The most commonly treated areas are:

Results from dermal fillers are apparent immediately and last about 6-9 months or longer depending on the product and treatment.

Crow’s feet around the eyes

Horizontal lines at the brow

Vertical lines (“elevens”) at the brow

Cobblestone appearance at the chin

The results are apparent within 2 weeks and typically last 3 to 4 months. As aging occurs, collagen is lost and subsequently volume is lost. The result is thinning facial tissues with lines developing around the nose and mouth and the cheeks may look hollow. Dermal fillers can help replace lost volume and help smooth out lines around the mouth and nose; reduce vertical lip lines and plump and enhance the lips and smooth out chin creases. Dermal fillers are FDA approved, minimally invasive and very safe. The most widely used fillers are composed of substances that naturally occur in the body.

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These procedures require specific training, knowledge and skills to ensure safe treatment and natural looking results. Dentists trained in these procedures already are uniquely positioned to provide these services. With an extensive background in head and neck anatomy, highly refined injection skills for local anesthetics and training in facial form and esthetics. Dentists are able to provide very comfortable and relaxed treatment for facial enhancements. For the truly anxious individuals who want to take advantage of these amazing procedures, nitrous oxide is also available in the dental setting. Written by Dr. J. Michael Layton, Lakesore Dental Care. Dr. Layton has been practicing in Osceola County for 27 years and is a member of the American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, Alumni of the L. D. Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education and a member of the American Academy of Facial Esthetics. He may be contacted at Lakeshore Dental Care, 4695 Old Canoe Creek Road, St. Cloud, Fl. 34771, 407-957-6760.

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Business & Finance Seek to Balance “Risk Tolerance” and “Required Risk” Article courtesy of Edward Jones

ike everyone else, you have financial goals. To help achieve these goals, you may need to invest — and when you invest, you’ll need to take on some risk. But the more you understand this risk, and the better you are at managing it, the greater your potential for staying invested for the long term. To begin with, take a look at these terms: •Risk tolerance — Your risk tolerance is essentially your comfort level with taking risk. For example, if you have a high tolerance for risk, you may be comfortable investing aggressively. Conversely, if you tend to be risk-averse, you might lean more toward more conservative investment vehicles that offer greater protection of principal. •Required risk — While the term “required risk” may sound odd, it is actually an integral component of your ability to invest successfully. Basically, your required risk is the level of risk necessary to help you achieve your investment goals. The higher the return necessary to reach those goals, the more potential risk you’ll need to assume.

As you invest, you’ll need to balance these two aspects of risk. For example, what might happen if you have a low risk tolerance, leading you toward “safer,” low-growth investments, but your goal is to retire early? For most people, this goal requires them to invest in vehicles that offer significant growth potential, such as stocks. And, as you know, investing in stocks entails risk — specifically, the risk that your stocks will lose value. So in this situation, your risk tolerance — the fact that you are risk-averse — is going to collide with your required risk level, the amount of risk you are going to need to take (by investing in stocks) to achieve your goal of early retirement. When such a collision occurs, you have two choices. First, you could “stretch” your risk tolerance and accept the need to take on riskier investments in exchange for the growth potential you will require. Your other choice is to stay within your risk tolerance and adjust your ultimate goal — which, in this example, may mean accepting a later retirement date. Obviously, this is a personal decision. However, you may have more flexibility than you might have imagined. For instance, you might feel that you should be risk-averse because you have seen so many fluctuations in the

financial markets. But if you have many decades to go until you retire, you actually do have time to recover from short-term losses, which means you may be able to reasonably handle more volatility. On the other hand, once you’re retired, you won’t have as many years to bounce back from market downturns, so you’ll have less “risk capacity” than you did when you were younger. In any case, by balancing your risk tolerance and your required risk level — and by understanding your risk capacity — you can be better prepared to take the emotion out of investing. When investors let their emotions get the better of them, they can make mistakes such as chasing “hot” stocks or selling quality investments due to temporary price drops. By having a clear sense of what risk really entails, however, you may be able to avoid costly detours — and stick with your long-term investment strategy. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. For more information on investing your money please contact Cleve Grissom at 407-891-7833.

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Home & Garden

Environmental Actions - Lead by Example by Eleanor Foerste

the time of resolutions and goals, actions speak louder than words. Environmental actions make our natural world a better place. One way to sustain a new habit beyond “seemed like a good idea at the time,” is to do it with someone else. When someone helps hold us accountable, we are less likely to slack off and more likely to find support and encouragement. So it is with environmental actions. Think of some fun environmental actions you can take with family and friends. For example: •Pick up litter to clean up the neighborhood. Why not organize a monthly neighborhood litter clean-up walk? Litter flows downstream when it rains and makes stormwater ponds and lakes look unsightly. Litter can also entangle wildlife and be mistaken for food. Instead of waiting for someone else to do the cleanup, gab a dip net, some neighbors and a garbage bag. Become “litter getters.” •Remove invasive exotic plants from the yard. Extend your impact and encourage neighbors to meet and remove invasive plants from a neighborhood park. Invasive plants grow aggressively and overtake native plants; this disrupts natural ecosystems. Osceola County is organizing an Air Potato Mega-Raid on Saturday, January 24. This is a fun activity for families and groups to help rid our parks of this invasive heart-leaf vine. •Take reusable bags to the store instead of using plastic bags. If you forget to take reusable bags, load groceries directly into the shopping cart and into the car and then use bags once you get home. Soon, the reusable bags will become a habit. Start a contest with friends. Select a prize for the family with the least number of plastic bags accumulated in a month. Maybe your friends get to fix dinner for your family. •Drink more water from a reusable container instead of disposable plastic bottles. Lead by example and purchase reusable metal or BPA-free plastic refillable containers for all family members for on-the-go drinking

water. Ask for help so you remember to pack them into the car daily. Set a good example and provide reusable/ refillable containers at family get-togethers and encourage friends at sporting events and gatherings to do the same. Set a “family fine for forgetfulness” and pay whenever you forget. You can accumulate money for a local charity as you learn to remember. Choose an environmental action, lead by example and you can do great things together. Written by Eleanor Foerste, UF/IFAS Osceola County Extension. For additional information call 321-697-3000.

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Fashion Refresh Your Look at Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores by Terry Lynn Morris

appy New Year! It’s the month for renewal and a great time to refresh your wardrobe, too. With stores conducting deep discounts this month, you can save big in the process. Now is the best time to head over to Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores. Our center is known among savvy local consumers as one of Central Florida’s best-kept shopping secrets, offering a customer-friendly shopping experience and factory-direct premium quality merchandise at savings up to 75% off -- and sometimes more! Our 238,000-square-foot village-style center offers more than 400 designer names within 50 spacious outlet shops. There’s never a need to carry heavy bags with convenient store front parking. Our newcomers include U.S. Polo Assn. and Lindt Chocolate, while Nike Factory Store, Tommy Hilfiger – Adults & Kids, OshKosh and Avanti Sunglass Boutique are newly remodeled and/or expanded.

Other well-known outlet stores include Aeropostale, Calvin Klein, Carters, Converse, Crocs, dressbarn, Easy Spirit Shoes, Famous Footwear Outlet, Fossil, Gap, Izod, Justice, Kasper, Jones New York, Levi’s® Outlet Store, LOFT OUTLET-a brand of Ann Taylor, Inc., Nine West, Perfume Outlet, Rack Room Shoes, Reebok, SAS Shoes, Timberland Factory Store, Under Armour, Van Heusen, Watches & Silver, Wilsons Leather and many more. Numerous stores host private VIP events and conduct frequent shopper programs. In fact, the best way to get into the “new you” at big savings is to connect with Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores on Facebook, Twitter (@LBVFS) and Pinterest (@lbvfsorlando/). Friends and family deals and discounts are posted frequently. Between shopping finds, guests to Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores can also enjoy a food court, World of

Coffee Internet Café and Frankie Farrell’s Irish Pub and Grille Restaurant. They can also stay on site at the Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa featuring 496 two, three & four bedroom, fully-furnished rooms. On top of the Resort lobby building is a 9,000 square foot spa - Reflections Spa & Salon. Written by Terry Lynn Morris, Director of Marketing, Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores. Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores is located just one mile from Walt Disney World at 15657 State Road 535 (S. Apopka Vineland Road), Orlando, FL 32821-6316, and two miles south of I-4, Exit 68. For current store news, hours, deals, discounts and more information, including a downloadable coupon to be exchanged on site for a coupon booklet valued up to $400 in savings at Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores, visit www. LBVFS.com, or call 407-238-9301. So, get ready and get going! A new you awaits at I-4, exit 68!

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Paw Prints FOCUS ON DENTISTRY by Dr. Gary A. Borgman

ne of the truly great things about being a veterinarian is that our daily professional life is never boring or routine. Most practicing veterinarians are general practitioners. Yes, we do have specialists including board certified surgeons, internists, dermatologists, opthalmologists, radiologists, oncologists, and even behavioralists available when needed. Central Florida specialists are readily available when needed but most of the cases we general practitioners see each day are handled locally in our own practices. We are general veterinary practitioners who are more like pediatricians, family medicine practitioners and general surgeons in the human medicine field. I love the variety and challenges of this situation and it is what keeps me interested and engaged, even after 45 years in my profession.

this emphasis of pet dental health many years ago because much of the United States and Canada are snowed in and practitioners have ample time to schedule pet health examinations and dental prophylactic cleaning procedures. Florida is different! This is a month of very nice weather and there are many winter guests present with their pets. Kissimmee Animal Hospital and Poinciana Pet Clinic have chosen to make the entire year a Pet Dental Health Year and we offer complimentary dental examinations throughout the year for established or new patients. We invite anyone to schedule an appointment for complimentary pet dental health examinations. We do ask that new patients provide proof of current rabies vaccination to take advantage of this offer.

means there is no tarter, calculus or gum inflammation. This is typically a dog or cat less than three years of age but we do see 5-10 year old dogs and cats who qualify for a score of zero. Usually, it is because the pet owners are brushing their pet’s teeth or the pets are being fed a special diet which helps to keep the teeth clean. A dental score of one or two indicates some degree of gum inflammation/infection and it is time for dental cleaning. A score of three indicates infection and bone loss and may lead to level four which is assigned to teeth which need extraction. Of course the goal is to never reach the level of dental score three or four. Written by Dr. Gary A. Borgman, Kissimmee Animal Hospital, Inc. The veterinarians and staff of Kissimmee Animal Hospital (Tel 407-846-3912) and Poinciana Pet Clinic (Tel 407-518-0880) are available to answer any questions you may have about pet dental health and our complimentary dental examinations. We are here to help and to serve.

One big difference between human medicine and vetA dental examination can be accomplished in 5-10 minerinary medicine is the field of dentistry. Medical Docutes or less and will be performed to determine a dentors do not practice dentistry. Veterinarians however are tal health score of zero to four. A dental score of zero also general dentists for our canine and feline patients. Yes there are veterinarians who are board certified veterinary dentists who can perform root canals, rebuild chipped or broken fangs and even some orthodontic procedures but it is the general practiServing Osceola County since 1974 tioner who extracts baby teeth that Annual Wellness Examinations, Preventative did not get pushed out at the right Medicine & Vaccines age, performs dental scaling and Complete Medical, Dental & Surgical Facility polishing, takes X-rays to evaluate State of the Art Ultrasound/Telemedicine Now offering periodontal disease and eventually complimentary In House Laboratory, X-Ray and Dental X-Ray extracts teeth when needed. Rarely pet dental Digital X-Ray and Digital Dental X-Ray health exams do we need to refer a dental patient Hours: M-F 8am–6pm Sat 8am–1pm Call for details Early Patient Check–In 7:30 to a specialist. Appointments Preferred/Walk-Ins Welcome

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Decoding Your Dashlights by Troy Josesphsen

ave you ever seen a light on your dashboard blink on or off ? Did you feel a momentary panic as you realized your car was trying to send you a message but you were unable to understand what your response should be? All of the lights on your dashboard have a specific purpose, and knowing which require emergency responses is essential information. It is important to note that when these signals are recognized, it is wise to have your mechanic examine your vehicle to identify and repair any problems. • Check engine light – Often yellow in the shape of an engine, this lights as a result of a sensor being recognized as out of range (some of these include oxygen, mass air flow, manifold pressure, or throttle position sensors). These supply data to the car’s computer to regulate the amount of fuel the car mixes with air to provide fuel economy and engine performance. When the light is on, the car has a “fail safe” – a set of known values so that the car will still operate, although it will be with less efficiency, lower performance, and more pollutant emissions. In other words, it should not leave you immediately stranded, but it is recommended that you get the codes checked at your earliest convenience.

• Temperature light (or gauge) – Often looks like a thermometer or boiling water. This signifies engine overheating that can cause major damage. Caution: although the coolant level can be checked by any competent individual, it is extremely important to use caution to avoid the potential for severe burns. • Brake light - Normally illuminates red with the word “brake.” This light usually signifies low brake fluid or a hydraulic problem. When there is no brake fluid, the brakes will not function. Use extreme caution with this issue, and it is highly recommended that you seek professional assistance. • Anti-lock brakes (ABS) light - This yellow light displays the three letters ABS surrounded by a cir-

• Oil pressure light (or gauge) – Often looks like oil can. When this light is illuminated, it indicates that there is a problem with the oil pressure. When you first see this indicator, check the oil level in your vehicle. If low, add oil and restart the vehicle to see if the light is still illuminated. After adding oil, the light is still on, it is recommended towing your car to prevent severe engine damage.

cle. This light indicates that the ABS system is disabled. This means that your car will not have the system’s protection from sliding or skidding as a result of the brakes locking up. The car usually still has functional brakes, but it is imperative to drive with additional caution before having the problem rectified. • Battery light - Indicator looks like a car battery. This signal shows that there is an issue in the electrical charging system, which includes the battery, alternator and other wiring throughout the engine. When this light is lit, the car will usually proceed for another 5 miles to help you reach a safe location, but it is recommended that you turn off all unneeded electrical accessories, such as air conditioning, radio, or any charging devices like cell phones. A simple test by your mechanic should easily diagnose the true problem for repair. These are some of the most important lights you can know and heed in order to keep yourself and your car safe from major malfunction. For more info, please contact Troy at Eastside Car Care, 407-957-2415.

Florida’s Past Reﬂects in Highwaymen Paintings

ilhouetting palm trees over sunset-painted waters and streaking Spanish moss-draped cypress trees throughout gleaming swamplands, the Highwaymen were masters of capturing Florida’s natural beauty. The Highwaymen were a group of 26 black painters who took up the art form as entrepreneurs, seeking an alternate living outside of the citrus groves, farms, and work camps common for black workers during the early 1950s, when the artists got their start. In the early 1950s, despite the racial tensions of the time period, white painter Albert Ernest Backus began mentoring young black painter Alfred Hair, who was the only of the Highwaymen painters to be formally trained. Harold Newton was another young black painter, and Hair and Newton are credited with inspiring and mentoring the other Highwaymen. Of the 26 original Highwaymen, only one of the painters, Mary Ann Carroll, is a woman.

As segregation was still in full force, local art galleries in Florida shunned the work of the self-taught black artists. To earn money for their artwork, the group of painters took to driving up and down A1A and I-95 selling their paintings along the way, sometimes selling them even before the oil paint dried on the Upson board they often used for canvas. Alfred Hair would paint as many as 40 landscapes in a single day. When the Highwaymen sold their paintings along these roads, each painting went for around $25. The affordable oil paintings were very popular with tourists. In 1970, Alfred Hair died tragically at the young age of 29. With his passing, several of the original 26 Highwaymen ceased pursuing painting as a profession. In the 1980s, shifts in trends in interior decorating and tourism throughout Florida slowed down business for the Highwaymen. Many of them took to different professions, and several of the painters have since passed away. In the mid-1990s, James Fitch dubbed these 26 black artists “the Highwaymen” for their signature sales method. Interest in the Highwaymen paintings spiked, and several books have been written about the painters since. With the style’s rising popularity, several of the remaining Highwaymen returned to their work to meet the rising demand for the Florida landscape paintings. There are estimated to be between 50,000 and 200,000 Highwaymen paintings. While they were very affordable when they were sold along Florida’s highways, original Highwaymen paintings sell today for upwards of $5,000 to $10,000. The Osceola County Historical Society will host an exhibit highlighting the works of Florida’s Highwaymen Painters during Black History Month. The exhibit will hang in the Osceola County Welcome Center and History Museum throughout the month of February. As always, admission to the museum will be free of charge.

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What's Happening in Osceola County Kissimmee Announces 2014 Employee of the Year Kissimmee, FLA (December 22, 2014) The City of Kissimmee is pleased to announce their 2014 Employee of the Year, Maria Damas. Maria has worked for the City of Kissimmee for over 20 years, where she currently serves as Administrative Specialist in the City Manager Department. Her position is highly visible and she provides excellent customer service to all citizens and employees. Over the years, she has taken on numerous responsibilities with the City including coordinating of lien searches, sometimes processing over 100 requests per month. Maria also currently manages the City’s Art in Public Places program, working with artists from across Central Florida to display artwork in Kissimmee City Hall. “It is an absolute joy to work with Maria on a daily basis; her positive influence and her friendly demeanor make the office and City Hall a nicer place to work. Maria keeps the City, our citizens, and her co-workers at the forefront of her work schedule and it shows in her accomplishments. Congratulations to Maria Damas for an outstanding year!” says City Clerk and Maria’s supervisor, Linda Hansell. Nominees for the Employee of the Year award included the City of Kissimmee 2014 Employees of the Month: January – Ian Thomas

February – Maria Damas

March – Mike Swett

April – Hiram Darbouze

May – Andrew Stinson

June – Bruce Hughes

July – Robert Wright

August – Jeff Mattern

September – Gary Latour

October – Valerie O’Hara

November – Andrea Campbell

December – Dennis Carnahan

Maria was honored during the Annual Employee Holiday Luncheon on December 19th and will receive a day off with pay. Her photo will be displayed in the Lobby of City Hall throughout 2015. For more information, please contact the City of Kissimmee at 407.518.2314.

Community Safes

by Neil Allen

or most people buying a safe is not high on the priority list, but is a very important purchase to give you the peace of mind that you have provided the protection needed to protect your valuables. When it comes to protection, what are you trying to protect? For some it is cash along with some jewelry. Others have important paper documents such as wills, mortgages, deeds, trusts, power of attorney and titles. Many have diaries, journals and old photos documenting their family history. Additionally, there are firearms and ammunition. These are just a few items deemed important.

you should be considering to get the minimum protection needed. Keep in mind that the insurance companies will offer coverage if you have a safe but they have minimum requirements based upon what goes inside that unit and they know that the better the protection the less likely they will have to pay for a claim. It doesn’t hurt to contact your insurance your agent to see how a safe will affect your coverage.

Some of the items are sensitive to fire, some need to have burglary protection and some should have both. Look at the ratings to determine the safe that fits your needs. RSC, B, C, TL-15, TL-30, TRTL-30, TRTL-60, Times 6, TXTL-30, TXTL-60, 350° F one hour, 350° F two hour just to name a few. It is important to obtain the correct information and knowledge on safes to best fit your scenario before you make a purchase. Consult a professional in the field to help provide the information and product you need. What you need, is to find someone you can trust who does have that information and visit with them.

Let us not forget the size of the safe. The exterior dimensions and the interior are not the same. The most common mistake made is getting a safe that is too small in the storage capacity. If you think you have enough room the odds are overwhelming you will run out of space. It pays to get the right information before you invest. The next size up is not a lot more now versus buying a second safe.

To help the professional help you in making the very best decision when investing in a safe, you need to be prepared to answer what may seem to be very sensitive questions. What is it you plan putting inside the safe? If it is cash, approximately how much will you have? If jewelry, what size and up to what dollar amount in value? Are you planning to keep important documents and or records and what dollar value do they have? Those are just a few. All of these answers will have a direct bearing on the safe ratings

Written by Neil Allen CRL, Roy’s Safe and Lock, Inc. For more information Safe’s and Locks for your home please contact Roy’s Safe & Lock, 306 W Oak St, Kissimmee, FL 34741, (407) 847-2365.

Do your homework and see how purchasing a safe is really smart from a security and peace of mind standpoint.

City of St. Cloud’s Matt Baker named 2014 Employee of the Year

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Public Services Lines Division Lead Maintenance Worker Matt Baker is the City of St. Cloud 2014 Employee of the Year. He was recognized Dec. 19 during the City of St. Cloud Employees’ Holiday Luncheon for his remarkable efforts in assisting a coworker during a medical emergency. In early 2014, for two weeks during the evening hours, Baker took it upon himself to be at the bedside of Felix Rodriguez, a coworker who was admitted to an intensivecare unit and placed in a medically induced coma. Baker looked after his coworker, who did not have any family members living in Florida, and helped find his family via the Internet. Once located, the family was informed of the dire situation. By locating Rodriguez’s family members, Baker helped to avoid the employee from being taken off life support as a ward of the state. His actions made a vast difference in Rodriguez’s, family members’, and friends’ lives. Baker, who thanked his fellow coworkers for also helping Rodriguez, has been a City employee for eight years. He was selected as employee of the month for May and employee of the year by the City’s Employee of the Month/Year Award Program Committee. He receives $600 and eight hours of personal leave for his selection as employee of the year. Also in the running for the employee of the year honor were employees of the month: •Dawn Streeter (St. Cloud Police Department)

•Douglas Shontz (Public Services)

•Gary Carlo (St. Cloud Police Department)

•Jennifer Carver (Public Services)

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Career in Law Enforcement by Becki Talley

he Osceola County Sheriff ’s Office would like to invite you to consider the possibility of a career in law enforcement. The Sheriff ’s Office is continuously searching for qualified and dedicated individuals, who value honesty, commitment, service and courage. If you would like to serve our community and desire to contribute to the quality of life in Osceola County, then a career with the Sheriff ’s Office may be what you are looking for. The Sheriff ’s Office offers superlative benefits for those seeking a career in public service. In addition to comprehensive health insurance and retirement packages the agency offers a competitive salary, and opportunities for a wide variety of assignments in patrol, criminal investigations, court services, communications, and various specialty and tactical units. Careers in law enforcement eliminate gender-based salary disparities experienced by many women seeking stimulating and fulfilling careers. Nationally, it is estimated that women earn roughly 78% of what men occupying similar positions earn. (American Association of University Women) The difference in wages is even greater for women of

color. At the Osceola County Sheriff ’s office, as with all law enforcement agencies, salary is based on the same factors for every employee regardless of race, creed or gender. The National Center for Women and Policing has identified the following advantages for a career in law enforcement: •A career with the Sheriff ’s Office is challenging. Every day is different; you could be taking reports of crimes, counseling a runaway girl, arresting a wanted person, helping an elderly or lost person, or any one of a thousand other duties. There is certainly nothing routine about this career. •It is rewarding and gratifying!!! If you like to help people, this is the job for you. Every day, you are called to assist people in times of crisis. They turn to you for the help and advice they need. You can have a tremendous impact on their lives. You can help a young child avoid becoming a victim, or an offender. You can help people make their neighborhood a safer place. Every day, you will go home knowing that you have made a difference in someone’s life. •A career with the Sheriff ’s Office is secure. Law enforcement jobs provide a great deal of security

when you have finished your probationary period. In addition to job security, the pay and benefits are good. There is an excellent pension as well as the opportunity for growth and advancement. •Careers in law enforcement are not new for women; in fact, over 26,000 of our nation’s law enforcement officers are female. As of 2013 there were 169 women serving as the chief executive in law enforcement agencies across the nation (IACP, 2013). Women in law enforcement who have distinguished themselves in Florida include Val Demings, the first African American female Chief of Police in Orlando, Sadie Darnell, Sheriff of Alachua County and Susan Benton, Sheriff of Highlands County. Now that you know some of the rewards a criminal justice career offers, you can decide if you are ready for the challenge and are ready to make a difference. If so, please contact the Osceola County Sheriff ’s Office’s Recruiting Section at 407-3445240. The recruiting department is seeking qualified applicants for certified deputy sheriffs and communications operators (911 operators). Written by Becki Talley, Human Resources Manager, Osceola County Sheriff ’s Office.

Career Opportunity at the Osceola County Sheriff ’s Office

Looking for a career in law enforcement? We currently have openings for Communication Operators, also called 911 Operators. Operators process emergency and non-emergency calls for law enforcement, fire, medical and animal control situation. The operators also dispatch calls for service while documenting and coordinating field units’ events and communication. This position also works closely with other law enforcement agencies when field units investigate criminal activities through FDLE’s computer system.

Starting Salary: $28,653

After Training: $32,805

Requirements: • You must be able to work shifts, holidays and weekends. • High School Diploma or GED • Shifts are days 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. or nights 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. working 2 days on and two days off. Rotating approximately every 4 months. Skills: • Must be able to type 40 WPM • Must pass the entry level Criticall test for Communications • Must be able to multi-task • Must pass a criminal background check

For more information, contact our Human Resources Office at (407) 348-1130 Osceola County supports the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodations through the job application process by calling (407) 348-1130.

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9C Brand BBQ And Catering by Maggie Josephsen

n 2012, Jeff Johnston a lifetime lover of BBQ, decided to make his mark in a new venture that focused on things he is passionate about, BBQ and people. To do this, the Kissimmee native began his own company, 9C Brand BBQ and Catering. Though he had already been cooking BBQ most of his life, Johnston knew that in order to have truly great BBQ to share, he wanted to sharpen his cooking techniques and methods. In order to do this, he took two five day long classes by Master Chef Tim Handy, one on the basics of slow cooking barbeque, then later an advanced class held in Palm Key, South Carolina. Master Chef Handy is a South Carolina State BBQ Grand Champion, among a host of other titles, and who also serves as a mentor to Johnston. Johnston also attended 3 time World Champion Myron Mixon’s Barbeque School. Additionally, he continues to attend classes when possible to keep up with the latest techniques to provide the best BBQ possible for his clients.

As he continued to incorporate new methods of cooking to his style of BBQ, Johnston also began to develop a line of products to complement his authentic South Carolina-style meats. All of the dry rubs and meat sauces he uses are homemade. 9C Brand caters all sorts of events, but Johnston is also available for 1-on-1 personal cooking instruction for at home cooks

who do their own BBQ. Johnston loves the community in Osceola County, and is excited to share his love of BBQ culture and expertise with those around him. Even the name of 9C Brand is locally inspired. Johnston says, “I grew up working on my parent’s cattle ranch with my brother Joe and sisters Julie and Jodie. The ranch was bordered by Lake Kissimmee and on the lake was a collection of Indian mounds. One mound that stood out on our ranch had 9 cabbage palms. This mound was used by early American Indians for navigation as a landmark. My father knew this because he and his father were the civil engineers for Osceola County and the mound was noted on maps from the far past. To keep with tradition, my father named the ranch the 9 Cabbages Ranch and our cattle brand was 9C. I want to honor my parents Bill and Nina Johnston with the 9C brand and keep their dream alive.” You can find out more about 9C Brand at their website, www.9cbbq.com or on Facebook!

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