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OUR TOWN + Home At Last to dedicate sixth home Home At Last, the special project to build disability-friendly homes for combat wounded veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan campaigns, will dedicate its sixth mortgage-free home to U.S. Marine Sgt. Stephen Tovet and his wife, Krystina, Saturday, Jan. 17. The two-part program will start with a 9 a.m. flag raising at the home, 303 Cross St., Oakland, followed by the 11 a.m. dedication ceremony in the Oakland Presbyterian Church Christian Life Center, 218 E. Oakland Ave. Maj. Gen. Michael Regner, currently serving as staff director, Headquarters Marine Corps, at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., will be the special guest speaker. His military career includes participation in Operation Desert Storm, U.N. operations in Somalia, NATO and support of Operations Enduring and Iraq Freedom.
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West Orange kids jam with String Beans Band. PAGE 3A
Runners brave the cold at Oakland Nature Preserve run. PAGE 12A
Senior duo leads Olympia High soccer squad. PAGE 1B
1932-2015 by Amy Quesinberry Rhode | Community Editor
Beloved Ocoee principal, mayor dies J. Lester Dabbs Jr. was a celebrated local educator and public servant. J. Lester Dabbs Jr. was well known for his service in both education and politics. He taught at the original Ocoee High School and was the last principal at Lakeview High School and the first principal at West Orange High School when it opened in 1976. He also served the city of Ocoee as a commissioner from 1986-89 and mayor from 1989-92. Dabbs, 82, died Tuesday, Jan.
13, after a long battle with lung cancer. As an educator, he taught at Ocoee High, impacting the lives of the students, who expressed admiration to him long after they were in his classroom. In 1969, he earned a master’s degree at Stetson University while preparing to open a new junior high school in Apopka. Dabbs also served as the first principal of West
Orange High School and as principal of Stonewall Jackson Middle School for 18 years before sharing his knowledge through training new principals for the school district. Carol King, the media specialist at Stonewall Jackson Middle, worked with Dabbs for 19 years and said he was tough but fair. “If he had a shred of info to go on, he would defend his
NOW OPEN by Amy Quesinberry Rhode | Community Editor
+ Don’t forget to file your exemptions The Orange County Property Appraiser staff will be available in West Orange County to help residents file for property-tax exemptions, such as homestead, limited income senior and veterans. The staff will be available from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, and Wednesday, Jan. 21, at Winter Garden City Hall, 300 W. Plant St., Winter Garden; from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 1 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, and Wednesday, Feb. 4, at the South West Branch Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando; and from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, Tuesday, Feb. 17, and Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the Windermere Branch Library, 530 Main St. Windermere. For more, call (407) 8365044.
This week’s winner is
Bill Martini.
See the photo on PAGE 5B.
Lester Dabbs
GOVERNANCE by Peter M. Gordon | Contributing Writer
The Winter Garden City Commission voted unanimously in favor of the increase. The second reading will take place Jan. 22.
Photos by Amy Quesinberry Rhode
District 1 Orange County Commissioner Scott Boyd, left, WGHF Director Kay Cappleman, WGHF Board President Lori Gibson, Winter Garden Mayor John Rees and U.S. Rep. Dan Webster all spoke at Friday night’s housewarming party.
PAST & PRESENCE
The Winter Garden Heritage Foundation held an invitation-only housewarming party Jan. 9 and a community open house Jan. 11 that gave people a chance to tour the new History Research and Education Center at 21 E. Plant St. Guests could look at displayed memorabilia that has been collected through the years and peek in cabinets full of artifacts and history pertaining to Winter Garden and West Orange County. Food and drink were plentiful throughout the evening. A program was held under an adjacent tent that brought guest speakers to the podium. Winter Garden Mayor John Rees shared the beginning of the city’s history and called the new center “a great addition to historic downtown.” U.S. Rep. Dan Webster talked about the national Rails to Trails program, which led to
WINTER GARDEN — To ensure Winter Garden will have enough money to pay for the additional police, fire and recreational services the city will need as it grows, commissioners voted to raise impact fees on future development. Winter Garden hired a consultant, Public Resources Management Group, to study the city’s projected growth and recommend appropriate impact fees. The commission voted to accept the report’s recommendations to raise police and protection fees from $260 to $339; fire and rescue from $340 to $491; and recreation from $671 to $1,300, for a total increase of
67% from $1,271 to $2,130 for a single-family residence. Commercial developments such as professional offices and retail stores will pay fire and police impact fees but not recreation fees. “The primary way we make sure development pays for itself is by impact fees,” City Manager Mike Bollhoefer said. He also noted that Winter Garden had not raised impact fees in several years, and the city needed higher impact fees to serve its growing population. He cited the city’s need for additional recreational space and parks, a
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at the helm by Zak Kerr | Staff Writer
Drama students at East Ridge High School shared a few theories as to how Winter Garden got its name. the creation of the West Orange Trail, and said, “I don’t think anyone could have envisioned a million visitors to the area.” He also presented an American flag that had flown over the U.S. Capitol to WGHF Director Kay Cappleman. “Nothing great happens without a great community, and this is, no doubt, a great
community,” Webster said. Cappleman thanked the many donors who made the center possible. “The train has reached the station,” she said. As well, students from East Ridge High School put on a short performance that shared a few theories as to how the city of Winter Garden was named.
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W.G. impact fees could increase 67%
+ Ocoee native completes training U.S. Army Pvt. Kianna S. Muschett has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina. Muschett is the daughter of Melone M. Birch, of Orlando, and granddaughter of Shirley T. Dubissette, of Lauderdale Lakes. She is a 2014 graduate of Ocoee High School.
staff to the end,” King said. “He was a principal who allowed his teachers to teach. He let us do our jobs and was always available for counseling and guidance if we needed it.” Russell Crouch, of Winter Garden, said he and Dabbs were longtime friends. “When (Kathy and I) got married, we moved next door
Former City Manager Hollis Holden and his wife, Jeannette, were in town for the event.
Rod Reeves, left, and Irv Lipscomb took in the festivities. Reeves is the former executive director of the history museum, and Lipscomb is a foundation board member.
Area health care providers name new leaders
For the first week of the will not officially begin his new year, two major provid- new role until early April. He currently is presiers of health care in dent of Rex HealthWest Orange County care in Raleigh, appointed new leadNorth Carolina — an ers of their compaaffiliate of Universinies. ty of North Carolina Within a day of Health Care — and Community Health chief operating offiCenters appointing cer for system affilMargaret Brennan iations at the UNC as its new president Brennan Health Care System and CEO, Orlanin Chapel Hill. do Health gave the same positions in its MARGARET hierarchy to David Strong. BRENNAN Brennan formally Brennan applied began Jan. 12, after for her new post in 12 years as division September and was manager of Orange among the final inCounty Govern- Strong terviewees in Dement’s Health Sercember, when she vices and Administrator for accepted the position. Orange County’s Primary “As CEO and president, Care Access Network. Strong, on the other hand, SEE CEOS / PAGE 6A
INDEX Classifieds..............................7B Community Calendar..............2A
Crossword...............................5B History..................................14A
Neighborhood.......................11A Obituaries.............................15A
Sports.....................................1B Weather..................................5B
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2015
COMMUNITYCALENDAR THURSDAY, JAN. 15 2015 Orange County Economic Summit — 8:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at the Orange County Convention Center, 9990 International Drive, Orlando. For more, visit orangecountyfl.net. The Ancient Secrets of Transparent Color with Dan Nelson — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at The Art Room, 709 Main St., Windermere. Learn the secrets of the old masters. Cost is $150; lunch and supplies included. (407) 909-1869. Basics of Vegetable Gardening in Central Florida — 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at the Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard St., Winter Garden. Learn the basics of Florida vegetable gardening, including soil preparation, adjusting soil pH, fertilizing, irrigation, pests and diseases. This event is free to the public. To register, visit http://bit.ly/1AJGBFp. Business After Hours — 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at Health Central Hospital, 10000 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee. For more, visit wochamber.com. Eco-Night at the Movies — 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at the Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machete Trail. Join the preserve for a DUCKumentary, free to the public. Take to the skies with a flock of green-winged teal, witness wood ducks parent their ducklings, learn why goldeneyes head north in the winter and jump into South American rapids with torrent ducks. A discussion will follow the film. For more information, call (407) 9050054. Introduction to Essential Oils — 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at the Windermere Branch Library, 530 Main St., Windermere. Experience a variety of essential oils with Natural Solutions Consultant Stephanie Jorian. (407) 835-7323. Small Business & Entrepreneur Resource Fair — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at the
Soiree Event & Conference Center, 6394 Silver Star Road, Orlando. The Pine Hills Neighborhood Improvement District invites all small business owners to attend this free event and talk one-on-one with resource partners in order to help strengthen and grow the local economy. For more information, call (407) 836-6267.
at The ArtRoom, 709 Main St., Windermere. Learn the secrets of the Old Masters as Dan Nelson teaches how to use transparent acrylics and transparent oils to create beautiful masterpieces. The cost is $150. All supplies and lunch are included. For more information, visit artroomorlando. com.
West Orange Women’s Luncheon — 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at Ming Court, 9188 International Drive, Orlando. After lunch, speaker Adrienne Katz will discuss her topic, “Women in History.” The cost is $25 per person. For more information or to make a reservation, contact Dot Ansel at (407) 2588155.
SATURDAY, JAN. 17
Windermere Town Square Arbor Day Ceremony and Tree Planting — 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at the Town Square, W. 6th Ave., Windermere. The Garden Club and Tree Board invite the general public to participate. For more information, call (321) 6627461. Wishing for Winter — 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at the Windermere Branch Library, 530 Main St., Windermere. Celebrate the season with cool activities at your library. Ages 6 to 12. (407) 835-7323.
FRIDAY, JAN. 16 Great Gatsby Dance and Show — 7:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, at Bahia Ballroom, 2300 Pembrook Drive, Orlando. This ballroom dance party, including Charleston and Swing dance performances, is presented by USA Dance. For more information, call (407) 614-3472. Maleficent Movie and Craft — 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, at the Windermere Branch Library, 530 Main St., Windermere. Watch the story of one of Disney’s most iconic villains, Maleficent, and make a magical craft. Ages 11 to 18. (407) 835-7323. Oil Painting Workshop — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16,
James L. Larson Book Signing — 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at House Blend Cafe, 10730 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee. Larson, a resident of Palmetto, will be available to sign copies of his book, “The Road to Destiny.” Larson shares his experiences, understanding and disappointments along the road to fulfill his vision from God to create Life Link Missions. For more information, call (405) 458-5642. Journey Down Under — 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Winter Garden Branch Library, 805 E. Plant St., Winter Garden. Learn interesting facts about Australia’s culture and wildlife with stories, games and crafts. Ages 6 to 12. (407) 835-7323. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration — 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Orlando Magic Center, 309 S. West Crown Point Road. Live entertainment, vendors and children’s activities. A community march will travel from East Bay Street to the Mildred Dixon Center. To participate in the community march and for more information, visit cwgdn.com. Movie in the Park — 6:20 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at Magnolia Park, 2929 S. Binion Road, Apopka. The movie, “Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who,” will be presented by the Orange County Parks and Recreation Department. Free. (407) 8864231 or OrangeCountyParks.net. Science Saturday: Eat Your Veggies Wild — 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machete Trail. Join Peggy Lantz,
To publicize your event in our Community Calendar, please send by mail: 720 S. Dillard St. Winter Garden, FL 34787; or by email: news@wotimes.com. Photos are welcome. Deadline is noon Thursday. book club meets monthly. No registration needed. For more information, call (407_ 8357323 or email southwest@ocls. info.
BEST BET Art Marathon — takes place during regular business hours in January at the SoBo Gallery, 127 S. Boyd St., Winter Garden. All artists and ages are invited to create spontaneous artwork to submit for display in the Studio Room gallery. Guests can also join other artists in painting a collaborative piece on a large canvas. Participants must bring their own supplies. Artists may submit one to two pieces created partially or fully at SoBo during this Marathon of Art. (407) 347-7996. author of “Florida’s Edible Wild Plants: A Guide to Collecting and Cooking.” Find out what is ready to gather and eat at the preserve this time of year and talk about what else is wild and edible at other times of the year. The program is free to the public. For more information, call (407) 905-0054. WELLTRAX Presents: Health and Wellness for the New Year — 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Winter Garden Branch Library, 805 E. Plant St., Winter Garden. Dr. Jacque Dunegan from WELLTRAX will teach you how to begin your journey to wellness. WELLTRAX is a local wellness center focused on overall physical and emotional health. WELLTRAX provides fitness evaluations, education, personal training and more. (407) 8357323. Windermere Treebute — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, in the Windermere Town Square, W. Sixth Ave., and Central Park, Oakdale St., Windermere. The Windermere Tree Board invites the public to celebrate Florida Arbor Day and Windermere’s 22nd Year as a Tree City USA. The event will feature a professional tree-climbing competition with climbers from the United States, Canada and Europe, a kids tree climb with supervision from professional arborists, pre-
Turtle and Tortoise Club Lecture — 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, at the Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machete Trail. Join club members to hear guest speakers discuss various topics on these ancient creatures. The lecture series is free to the public, and turtles are welcome. For more information, call (407) 9050054.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 21 sentations from Smokey Bear, a variety of music, food and more. (407) 876-2563.
MONDAY, JAN. 19 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Parade — 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, beginning at Citrus Elementary School, 87 N. Clarke Road, Ocoee. The city of Ocoee will host its ninth annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Parade, “Many Voices, One Dream.” The event, presented by the City of Ocoee’s Human Relations Diversity Board, also will feature singer Sisaundra Lewis as its keynote speaker during the post-parade celebration at West Oaks Mall. Organizations interested in participating should download a parade registration form at ocoee.org. Allie Braswell, of Braswell Management Group LLC, will serve as master of ceremony for the post-parade festivities. For more, call (407) 905-3100.
The Power of Locally Made Healing Tea — 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, at the West Oaks Branch Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Keywa Henderson Thomas, founder of Key’s Teas, shares the benefits of drinking tea. For more information, visit getkeysteas.com. (407) 835-7323.
THURSDAY, JAN. 22 First Steps: Education and Support for Early Stage — 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 and 29, at the Windermere Branch Library, 530 Main St., Windermere. This interactive training is designed for people who are newly diagnosed and in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, as well as their care partners. The topics covered will include understanding Alzheimer’s and dementia, effective communication, daily strategies, safety issues and additional resources. Space is limited. To register, call (800) 272-3900.
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FRIDAY, JAN. 23
Southwest Book Club — meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, at Southwest Library at Dr. Phillips, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Join the Southwest Book Club this New Year to discuss “The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry” by Gabrielle Zevin. The
Preschool: Never Pet a Porcupine — 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23, at the West Oaks Branch Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Porcupine wants to have fun with you exploring textures. Ages 3 to 5. (407) 835-7323.
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let there be light by Zak Kerr | Staff Writer
Ocoee moves forward with LED lights for State Road 50 FDOT will offer $120,000 to cover installation in State Road 50 widening. OCOEE — The Ocoee City Commission accepted city staff’s proposal of LED light installation on State Road 50 during its Jan. 6 meeting, voting 4-0 in favor of the proposal. Duke Energy designed and permitted the lights and will install the lights from Good Homes Road to the West Oaks Mall, a sector FDOT has almost finished widening. Duke also will perform routine maintenance, replacements and repairs as needed. Under a joint participation agreement, FDOT will pay up to $120,000 to cover costs of the entire project for Ocoee. “When you get in Ocoee, you’re going to know you’re in
Ocoee,” Community Redevelopment Agency Administrator Russ Wagner said. “We’re going to be the first city in the state to have LED lights. We don’t want to be the last city to have obsolete lights. We want to be the first city to have LED lights.”
DOG DAYS ARE OVER
One-half of the Ocoee Police Department’s K9s is retiring, made official by the vote of the city commission. Ajsa, who was a narcotics-only K9, is declining in her health. Her veterinarian recommended that she retire to avoid a more rapid decline in her health. Jordan Rehn, a son of a
neighboring police department’s K9 trainer and affiliate of Greenbriar Pet Cemetery, is prepared to provide a home for Ajsa in her years of retirement. The commission approved the police department’s proposal to use state forfeiture funds to purchase and train a full-service K9 to replace Ajsa. Full-service police dogs can conduct searches for missing people, evidence and criminals, as well as detect narcotics and apprehend criminals. Costs to medically examine, train and purchase a new K9 are estimated at $12,000.
SEWER BIDS
The commission approved
three bids related to sewers and water treatment, the richest of which pertained to the Ocoee West Sanitary Transmission Project. This consists of 21,400 feet of 12- to 20-inch-diameter sewer force main and a regional master lift station. An evaluation committee selected BFA Environmental for the project, which has estimated costs of $7,228,108 for the western transmission main project, as well as engineering fees around $450,000. The second item regarded conversion of Lift Station 9 to an inline manhole and rehabilitation of Lift Station 10. Work will include the replace-
IN OTHER NEWS • A public hearing on the final site plan for Kids Community College off Silver Star Road was continued to the next meeting, Jan. 20. • The commission passed an extension through April 30 for considerations of the city’s transportation impact fee. New or higher fees could arise. • City Manager Robert Frank said that Ocoee Police was considering a program for license-plate cameras, with possibilities ment of 1,000 feet of gravity mains, because of failures and grade changes in the mains. The commission accepted a bid by L7 Construction Inc. at $725,879.80 and a staff recommendation to supplement the project with $400,000 from Wastewater Repair and Replacement. Lastly, the commission approved Precon Corporation’s bid of $186,863 to rehabil-
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of a more detailed presentation to come. • With endorsement from Commissioner Rosemary Wilsen, the commission appointed Commissioner John Grogan as its representative for a Lake Apopka ecotourism board, which could draw a lot of state funds for improvements along Ocoee’s Lake Apopka shoreline, Grogan said. • The commission also reappointed Commissioner Joel Keller to MetroPlan Orlando’s Municipal Advisory Committee. itate four concrete ground storage tanks at the city’s two water treatment plants. For these tanks, Precon will drain, clean, repair concrete and steel, remove portions of interior piping, reapply interior coatings, refill and disinfect. Mayor S. Scott Vandergrift was absent from the meeting because of a cruise vacation. Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@ wotimes.com.
sticking to love by Zak Kerr | Staff Writer
SPOTLIGHT by Michael Eng | Executive Editor
W.G., Ocoee prep for MLK celebrations Both cities will honor the life of Martin Luther King Jr. with events that celebrate diversity, peace and love. Monday, Jan. 19, marks the 30th federal celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, 86 years since his birth and 47 years since the year of his assassination, 1968. While King was in Florida for a series of nightly marches through the city of St. Augustine — which resulted in hundreds of arrests, Ku Klux Klan counter demonstrations and violence that gained national media attention — the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 occurred on July 2, 1964. Members of our communities gather near the third Monday of each January to honor the dream for which King died: a world without racism.
Band founder and lead singer Curt Bright knew exactly how to get the kids up and dancing.
JAM SESSION The String Beans, a children’s music group from Lincoln, Nebraska, rocked the Winter Garden Library Jan. 9 during the band’s first Florida performance. Dozens of West Orange children — and even some
brave parents — hopped, skipped, jumped and sang to the group’s catchy original tunes. The String Beans’ Winter Garden performance was the band’s first of four Florida appearances.
Murphy Thompson, 3, loved the song about taking a bath.
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Kinsley Duppenthaler, 2, was all smiles. Drummer Daniel Christian kept the kids grooving throughout the entire show.
PUMPED UP by Amy Quesinberry Rhode | Community Editor
Residents help set Guinness world record More than 60 local residents joined others in 11 different countries to set the record for the most people exercising simultaneously. WINTER GARDEN — West Orange County residents played a role in setting a Guinness world record Jan. 3 for the most people exercising simultaneously in 11 countries. Jeffrey Montalbano, who owns S.W.A.T. MMA & Fitness, in Winter Garden, opened his studio to about 67 people who joined the challenge. Montalbano is friends with Jessica Ogle, a director for ViSalus, an international company that markets nutritional products and dietary supplements. ViSalus reached out to all of its promoters around the globe, hoping to set this world record, and Ogle contacted Montalbano. To be eligible for the record, organizers at each location had to film the session, take pictures of participants and provide a sign-in sheet. In all, Ogle said, there were about 2,080 groups that got to-
gether to set this record. About 67 people worked out locally that day, starting at noon. Attendees participated in a boot camp with drills, jumped rope, rode bicycles and elliptical machines, jogged, lifted weights and took part in martial arts. A few of the participants were children. “Jeffrey opened up that day to give a free workout and give a donation,” Ogle said. “I wanted to get a location where we could get a bunch of people and be able to provide them with a fun, good workout, and Jeffrey was the one who was able to provide that for me. S.W.A.T. Fitness does a lot for the community.” Montalbano’s staff and clients give back in many ways, including boxing and delivering food to needy families during the holidays. He provides a rape-prevention program every year at West Or-
Ocoee’s Human Relations Diversity Board will present the city’s ninth annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Parade, “Many Voices, One Dream,” beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19. The parade will begin at Citrus Elementary School, 87 N. Clarke Road, and end at the parking lot of West Oaks Mall. Local singing sensation Sisaundra Lewis of “The Voice” will be the keynote speaker for the post-parade celebration at the mall. The master of ceremonies will be Allie Braswell of Braswell Management Group. The celebration will include Garden Community Choir performances, as well as blood-pressure and health screenings by Walgreens. Registration forms for parade participants are available at ocoee.org.
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The local residents helped set a world record when they worked out recently at S.W.A.T. MMA & Fitness. ange High School, as well. Not only did people exercise for free and help set a record on Jan. 3, Ogle said, but also, 2,010 meals were donated by ViSalus to children in need. Through ViSalus’ Project 10 Kids Challenge, clients who lose 10 pounds of fat or add 10 pounds of lean muscle can submit their results, and the company will donate 90 days’ worth of healthy meals to local children, either through Boys and Girls clubs or churches. In 2014, more than 10 million
meals were donated, Ogle said. “The Guinness Book of World Records was secondary to us,” Montalbano said. “A friend told me about feeding the kids, and I wanted to do that. That was really what inspired us to do the whole thing.” Now, ViSalus has two Guinness world records. The other is the record for the most people participating simultaneously in a flash mob. Contact Amy Quesinberry Rhode at aqrhode@wotimes. com.
The official Winter Garden Martin Luther King Jr. Day March begins at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17, with a check-in time of 11 a.m. The city’s celebration in honor of King will follow, running from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Orlando Magic Center. Roads will close to incoming traffic at 12:15 p.m. The march will start near the intersection of East Bay and Third streets. The march will then go east until it hits the Orlando Magic Center on South West Crown Point Road, where it will finish. Among festivities for the celebration will be live entertainment, speakers, vendors, children’s activities All march entries are eligible for The Grand Marshal’s Award. An entry fee that
IF YOU GO 2015 WINTER GARDEN MLK CELEBRATION WHEN: 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18 WHERE: Oasis Community Church, 607 Avalon Road, Winter Garden DETAILS: A celebration of the nations and ethnic diversity; multicultural music; cultural attire is welcome CONTACT: (407) 9054931 or oasis-cc.org CITY OF WINTER GARDEN MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY MARCH AND SEVENTH ANNUAL UNITY CELEBRATION WHEN: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 (11 a.m. check-in for march) WHERE: Orlando Magic Center, 309 S. West Crown Point Road, Winter Garden DETAILS: Live entertainment, vendors, children’s activities, community march CONTACT: (407) 6564155 or wintergarden-fl. gov
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Sisaundra Lewis of “The Voice” will be the keynote speaker at Ocoee’s MLK Parade.
OCOEE DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. UNITY PARADE WHEN: 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19 WHERE: West Oaks Mall, 9401 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee, FL 34761 DETAILS: Keynote speaker Sisaundra Lewis, health screenings, Garden Community Choir performances CONTACT: (407) 7217148 or ocoee.org must be paid to the city of Winter Garden KID’S CAFE Program at the check-in for the march. The fee, commensurate with the size of each entry, may be in the form of a canned goods donation, a check or cash. Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@ wotimes.com.
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MY VIEW
Windermere police chief full of faith, hope someone’s rent, provide physiA few days before Christcal labor on local churches mas, a news reporter asked on their days off, help the me if I felt hopeless after less fortunate, take children having our own Windermere to theme parks and work police officer and several othwith special-needs and ers killed in the line of terminally-ill children. duty and now having This is just the tip of to deal with the negathe iceberg of the good tive perception many deeds I’ve witnessed people have of law throughout my career. enforcement. The evidence of overI’m certain she was whelming generosity, soliciting a different care, compassion response for the and hope that I have camera, but also I had DAVE watched officers display a feeling that she may OGDEN is simply amazing. actually have felt this I’ve also seen officers way herself. lose their lives, and I’ve seen Well, I don’t feel hopeless the pain, grief and suffering in the least. I am saddened of the families, friends and by what I have seen and for fellow officers who are left the lives lost. I know this behind. feeling all too well. I am But I have faith, which gives disheartened by our lack of me hope. One great irony in real leadership from some of life is that whether or not you the highest-ranking people in consider yourself a religious our nation; yet, I am still not person, grief seems to reveal hopeless. the element of faith in all of Conversely, I see men and us. It shows us where we place women doing great work our trust when faced with the all around me. So many reality of loss. If you are a beofficers do their jobs with liever, the Bible reveals a path honor, integrity and service through the unimaginable to others every day. In my 29 that eventually leads to hope. years in law enforcement, I’ve Initially, when we live witnessed warriors walking through such tragedies, the into gun battles, barricaded thought of anything good gunmen, hostage situations possibly coming from our and encounters as violent as war-time assaults, all of which world being rocked to its very core seems ludicrous and ended with some lives being even downright disgusting. saved. Moreover, I’ve seen offiBut the reality is that each cers pay for someone’s meal, loss changes things forever. purchase gifts for a child, pay However, we are not passive
players in that change; we get to decide whether it makes us bitter or better. Our prayer for everyone who is dealing with tremendous grief, the kind of grief that takes your breath away, is that you will each find hope once again and you will be better and stronger for it. I know I am. So, to the TV reporter who interviewed me before Christmas: No, I don’t feel hopeless. Hopeless is the last thing I feel when I know God has provided a pathway toward hope. Hopeless is the last thing I feel when there are more than 700,000 men and women in blue willing to put on the uniform every day, despite what the secular news with an insatiable appetite for the negative reports. Hopeless is the last thing I feel when thousands of local residents have banded together to honor our fallen officers over the past year. Hopeless is the last thing I feel when I see citizens stopping by our police department to drop off cookies and, yes, doughnuts, to say thank you for our service. I am biased in that I believe that law enforcement is one of the most honorable professions people can choose to do with their lives. But I choose to not be hopeless. Dave Ogden is the chief of police for the town of Windermere.
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Dear Editor: Trees, Lakes and Community. To me, these three things make Windermere what it is. When people visit my home in downtown Windermere for the first time, the first remark I often hear is, “Wow! All the trees!” Windermere is officially an “urban forest” and a “Tree City,” with a wealth of historic and habitat trees. Historic trees provide unique ambiance and connection with nature. Trees are money, according to an article in the Nov. 28 issue of The Wall Street Journal. Washington, D.C., Developer, Jack Perkins, was quoted as saying, “You can’t go out and buy a 50- or 75-year-old oak tree.” That goes double or triple for the many 50-, 100-, and 150-plus-year-old trees in Windermere. Trees, parks and ponds provide habitats for wildlife. Windermere has 10 treefilled parks teeming with birds, mammals and reptiles. Bird Island, in Lake Butler, hosts thousands of birds — eagles, osprey, herons, pelicans, anhinga — and many reptiles. Bird Island is owned by the Audubon Society. In the interest of preserving the habitat from overuse and abuse, Audubon management has expressed
an interest in having the town of Windermere annex the island. Windermere works hard to protect its urban forest. Through its official tree ordinance, the town strives to balance the rights and needs of property owners and developers with the community values and the Tree City status that the town has earned. The ordinance provides for maintenance of the urban forest and has provisions for loss mitigation and for fees and penalties for infractions. A Tree Protection Guide provides standards to be followed during construction and general information on the dollar value of trees. Through its annual Arbor Day event in January, the Town of Windermere provides potted trees at no cost to town residents and at nominal cost to non-residents. We are fortunate to have passionate and motivated community leaders, a responsible town government and a broad and talented volunteer base in our town. It takes dedication and perseverance by proponents, plus recognition and compliance by residents and developers to keep us from losing the incredible nature of our urban forest. Educating the public, public servants, contractors and homeowners on the value and issues related
to our trees is a continuing responsibility of our Tree Board, chaired by Theresa Schretzmann-Myers. The Windermere Garden Club and the Tree Board and Parks and Recreation committees work together with the town management, administration and maintenance to keep Windermere such a delightful place to live. Sometimes trees have to go to make way for that dream house. But they don’t necessarily have to go to the shredder. According to Richard Gonzalez, property manager, tree proponent, and Windermere Town Council member, there is an unprecedented shortage of plantable trees throughout Florida. That 15- or 20-foot tree that’s in the path of progress may be worth $1,500 or more if it is removed properly. Developers can improve their bottom line and their image by accommodating historic and habitat trees in their plans — thereby maintaining the feel, the value, and the history that the trees of old bring to life. The planned Windsong development, along Maguire Road, presents an opportunity for creation of unique homesites with mature or historic trees. Homeowners can enjoy the ambiance that great and historic trees provide while improving the resale value of their property and providing a habitat for wildlife. The Windermere Tree Ordinance and Tree Protection Standards are available on the Document Center portion of the town website. Frank Krens Windermere
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Choosing the perfect OCPS ‘Survivor’ squad I find myself standing in the the season is right. I play it all lobby looking around at the the time. I play it when I first hustle and bustle all around meet people. I play it when I me. As always, the welcoming find myself stuck in a room ladies at the receptionist desk during meetings. And I espegreet me with a smile. My decially play it when I am sitting but as anthologist is going bet- in an airport terminal getting ter than expected. I feel well ready to board a plane. prepared and believe I have all The rules are simple. Who the necessary tools to endo I want on my team? Like, sure anthropological glory: a worst-case scenario: If I end camera; a camcorder; an audio up stranded on a deserted isand voice recorder; a land — Castaway-style journal to detail dates, — who do I want on times and critical intermy side? actions; high socks; a My first two draft fanny pack; a bottle of picks are pretty water; and homemade straight-forward: Chief granola in a Ziploc bag. Academic Officer Scott I set the timer for 10 Fritz and Director of minutes and begin my School Choice Chris journey of exploring Bernier. Why? They KRISTEN can reach the cocothe first floor. IANNUZZI nuts. It’s a matter of That was the intended plan. primitive survival: I am However, things seldom short, and although I would work out the way we imagine. attempt to shimmy up a tree Instead it went something like out of sheer necessity, I cannot this: I am standing in the lobby imagine this endeavor ending with only a pad of paper and well. Dr. Fritz and Dr. Bernier, probable guess as to where I on the other hand, are at least can locate the nearest water 7 feet tall each. fountain. I have my iPhone — Beyond vertical prowess, which I guess could serve all however, I am a fervent believthe aforementioned purposes er in servant leadership. I saw (camera, camcorder, etc.) this immediately when talking anyway, if I needed. But I don’t. with Dr. Bernier. It was reThere aren’t many people, and sounding and evident in both not much going on. No one is his words and his actions. His particularly enthused to talk to attention to customer service me. I am an outsider exploring and willingness to help anyone this world, and I feel ill-pre— regardless of whether he felt pared by my limited collegiate it was his job — was refreshing study to properly interact with and admirable. Plus, while we seemingly agitated natives. are trying to outwit, outplay I sigh, a bit disheartened, and outlast the other tribe, and head to my car. Nine in 90 he can be confident that his was not going to work. Neverwonderful assistant, Phyllis, is theless, I believe setbacks are handling things back on the just another way to triumph, eighth floor. They have worked and so I get busy working on together for 18 years. the infamous Plan B. To lead, one must be willing Alas, my solution: Survivor to serve. I think the loyal and Fantasy League. mutual reverence Dr. BerniPreface: Some people play er has with his assistant, as fantasy football. I play fantasy well as the warm reception Survivor. And not just when I received from every mem-
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ber of his entire department, are indicative of this type of leadership. I value Dr. Fritz’s humility. I appreciated that he even took the time to talk to me in the first place. I was in a room full of important people — and I, for all intents and purposes, was not one of them. Yet, he made it a point to have a conversation with me anyway. He took the time to invest in my story and did not give off an air of superiority. It was a brief interaction, but it made me reflect on my own interactions with students, athletes and peers. I like to think that I build people up when I can, but I wondered if I reached out enough. We all have an opportunity to influence. I appreciated this lesson from Dr. Fritz. Beyond staying alive and dominating physically in Survivor, one’s social game is a must. Enter Susan Adams, executive manager to the superintendent; Gerard Saulny, senior administrator in the Office of Management & Budget; and David Lopez, program coordinator for Professional Development. I tend to be excessively intense and generally don’t give off warm, fuzzy vibes of approachability. I recall a few years back when a former student submitted a schedule change to guidance after the first day of classes. The reason he listed was, “Teacher scares me …” The student went on to have me for two straight years and became my assistant his last year at West Orange. We stay in touch to this day. Now, I make it a point to tell my students up front that I am not angry — that it’s just my normal face. Therefore, Susan would not only be a benefit but a necessity. She exudes that genuine
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BACKGROUND: The Orange County Public Schools office is home to nearly 700 of the district’s more than 22,000 employees. MISSION: Explore each of the nine floors of the Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center in 90 minutes. PLAN: Spend 10 minutes on each floor meeting people and hearing the stories of the unsung heroes that work there. kindness and enthusiasm that immediately brightens your day. What I found most endearing when talking with Susan, though, was this is a woman who has been at OCPS for 26 years. She is quite literally the right-hand (wo)man of Dr. Barbara Jenkins and has worked directly with five deputy superintendents during her tenure. Next, I want someone on my tribe who has integrity to a fault. I walked into Gerald Saulny’s office unannounced. He had no idea who I was but talked to me anyway. His wit, sarcasm and candid observations made me laugh. Gerry is the type of guy who won’t let you be blindsided at Tribal Council. He speaks his truth without apology, and I am thankful. He’s a breath of fresh air in a world that can often flatter with insincerity. And as Gerry says — it’s your actions, not your words, that matter, anyway. Gerry’s contribution actually surpasses his social game — he would also be an asset in the rationing and distributing rice. Anyone caught up on this season’s “Survivor” will realize rice rationing is apparently not common sense — but a delegated necessity. It’s now Day 18 or 19 on some remote, savage island. We have no soap, no plumbing and are perpetually starving. We can no longer smell the stench of our unclean, sun-crisped bodies with
rotting flesh and catastrophic blisters. We are homesick, exhausted, famished and cantankerous. In some ways, we are looking forward to Tribal Council. A few tribe members have become particularly irksome for any number of reasons, and it’s time they are voted off the island. This, my dear reader, is where David Lopez enters the game. I have to admit I talked to him after not having the most pleasant experience attempting a conversation elsewhere at the ELC. I forebear the particulars but was ready to give up on this column. Nevertheless, David is someone I had talked to several times before — usually looking for another person, but he was always helpful and genuinely kind. Essentially, he is in charge of leadership in training, and he was a reminder about the importance of positive energy, helping others, and fostering growth. Perhaps you haven’t seen a single episode of “Survivor,” but consider it like “Lord of the Flies” — minus the talking pig head. In situations of survival, the people you choose to align with can absolutely determine your fate. Thus, the last necessity to longevity in this game is an alliance. You actually see this play out on a variety of reality shows — strength in (loyal) numbers prevails. My alliance is easy. I am taking the entire auditing department. Surprised? So
was I, to be honest. This was actually the first group I had the opportunity to meet after returning to the RBELC with my new mission of picking a tribe. After scrapping Nine in 90, my new expectations were not particularly stellar. I reverted back to my hermit style of introversion and stood in the back corner of the elevator burying myself into the wall. I walked quickly past people and avoided eye contact. And then, I found myself in front of the most welcoming group of individuals — collectively, the warmest and most hospitable department I had the opportunity to meet. We all poured into one office, and I was surrounded by sincere, friendly faces eager to assist in my random endeavor. My biggest takeaway was the bond of misunderstanding. You have preconceived notions when entering the auditors’ offices. Just like people have preconceived notions of a wrestling coach. But these guys were fantastic and articulated something I don’t think many people realize — the multifaceted entity of their positions, and the dynamic, ever-evolving and varying aspect of their careers. I want to thank them for giving me the motivation to continue this entry when I found myself wanting to give up. Their stories, passion, attitudes and spirit resonated in such a monumental way that I needed to ensure I was able to complete my report of the RBELC — if only for them. West Orange High School language-arts teacher Kristen Iannuzzi is the 2015 Orange County Teacher of the Year. During this school year, she is sharing stories about the employees who work for Orange County Public Schools.
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Annual Treebute festival blossoms in Windermere The festival supports Windermere’s Urban Forestry program. WINDERMERE — Windermere will celebrate its designation as a Tree City USA at the 11th annual Windermere Treebute Arbor Day Festival, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at 512 Main Street. The public is also welcome to a pre-festival Arbor Day Ceremony and Tree Planting at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, coordinated by the Windermere Tree Board and the Windermere Garden Club. This event features a mayoral proclamation, a police color guard, public tree care education by arborists, refreshments, children singing tree tunes and planting the Arbor Day tree. Sponsors of the festival include the Windermere Tree Board, Tree Climbing Concepts Training Team Inc. and Windermere Garden Club, and proceeds support Windermere’s Urban Forestry program. “Windermere Treebute Arbor Day Festival proceeds support Windermere’s Urban Forestry program with purchases of hundreds of trees each year for planting by Windermere Tree Board volunteers and local residents,” said Theresa Schretzmann-Myers, chairwoman of the Windermere Tree Board. “For those who have mature trees, understory and flowering trees are offered, such as redbud, fringe trees, flatwoods plum, Simpson’s stopper and dogwood.” This free festival allows children to climb high on local trees, supervised by certified arborists with safety equipment. Other activities and presences include selling and planting trees, an “Ask the Arborist” booth, Smokey Bear, “Enchanted Walk-Abouts” that explore nature, an international tree-climbing contest, live music, arts and crafts, food trucks and a master gardener plant clinic. Plants and seeds producing fruits, such as blueberries, mulberries, loquats, citrus, apples, peaches, pears and plums, will be available. Native Floridian trees for adoption and sale include elms, magnolias, live oaks, red oaks, turkey oaks, loblolly bays,
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17000 block of West Colonial Drive. DUI Accompanied by a Minor. At 8:46 p.m., officers found a man asleep while parked at a gas pump with the engine running. The driver’s 5-year-old son was asleep in the back seat. After several window knocks, the driver woke. The driver admitted intoxication and had five empty alcohol containers and a marijuana pipe, according to reports. The driver said he was shot in the thigh in the military, which would not inhibit participation in sobriety tests, which he failed. He was arrested on charges of marijuana possession, child neglect and DUI accompanied by a minor, with a BAC of .228. The Department of Children and Families procured the boy.
700 block of Strihal Loop. Fraud. An officer met a complainant at 5:23 p.m. The complainant had credit card bills in excess of $10,000 upon his return from vacation.He immediately contacted his credit card company and explained the charges as fraudulent. He wished to prosecute criminally and testify.
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red bays, cypresses, red maples, longleaf pines, cedars, blackgums, pignut hickories, tabebuias and Simpson’s stoppers. Windermere residents can adopt one tree per household, and discounted trees will be available. The Down Brothers Band will provide live music, and educators will advise residents on which trees are best for their yards and where, horticulture and pest control. “Geezers in Treezers” will feature American, Canadian and British certified arborists 40 and older in five tree-climbing competitions that highlight advanced tree arboriculture skills and emergency rescue techniques. From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, the Windermere Tree Board will have TCCTT on hand for a tree-safety training seminar. Arborists, firefighters, first responders, EMTs and tree workers
IF YOU GO WINDERMERE TREEBUTE ARBOR DAY FESTIVAL WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, WHERE: 512 Main St., Windermere INFORMATION: Theresa Schretzmann-Myers, chairwoman of the Windermere Tree Board, at theresamyers@earthlink.net or (407) 579-4621
The Oakland Police Department reported the follow stats for December: Arrests (felony): 2 Arrests (misdemeanor): 12 Business checks: 763 Calls for service: 187 Traffic crashes: 2 Traffic stops: 287 Vacation house checks: 62
OCOEE FIRE The Ocoee Fire Department (stations 25, 26, 38 and 39) reported 90 calls for assistance from Jan. 1 to 7: Fires: 3 EMS: 57 Vehicle accidents: 5 Hazardous materials/conditions: 1 Public service: 20 False alarms: 4
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200 block of Security Circle. Driving Under the Influence. At 8:02 p.m., an officer patrolling Conroy Windermere Road saw a vehicle speeding behind his squad car. The suspect passed him via the lane of oncoming traffic, driving completely over a yellow double-line. Oncoming traffic had to swerve off road to avoid crashes. The suspect rear-ended another car before passing it, completely in the lane of oncoming traffic. The driver could
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The Ocoee Police Department reported 871 calls for service from Jan. 1 to 7: Arrests (adult): 21 Arrests (juvenile): 3 Assault/battery: 6 Burglary (residential and business): 7 Burglary (vehicle): 6 Child abuse: 0 Criminal mischief: 5 Drug violations: 5 DUI: 1 Homicide: 0 Robbery: 0 Sexual battery: 1 Thefts: 9 Vehicle accidents: 1 find only her license and ignored some questions while slurring her answers. The officer learned she had been arrested in the same car in October in Windermere on DUI charges and asked her to exit the car, and how fast she was going. She said, “Too fast for Windermere.” She said she had had no alcohol
Vehicle thefts: 0 Missing/endangered adult: 0 Missing/runaway juvenile: 0
WINDERMERE POLICE The Windermere Police Department reported 96 calls for assistance from Dec. 29 to Jan. 4.
WINTER GARDEN FIRE The Winter Garden Fire Department (stations 22, 23 and 24) reported 92 calls for assistance from Dec. 28 to Jan. 3: Fires: 1 EMS: 69 Vehicle accidents: 9 Automatic fire alarms: 4 Public assistance: 2 Hazardous conditions: 2 Calls for service: 5
WINTER GARDEN POLICE The Winter Garden Police Department reported 495 calls for service from Jan. 1 to 7: Arrests (adult): 32 Arrests (juvenile): 2 Assault/battery: 8 Burglary (residential and business): 9 Burglary (vehicle): 4 Child abuse: 1 Criminal mischief: 2 Drug violations: 14 DUI: 4 Robbery: 0 Sexual assault/battery: 0 Thefts: 15 Vehicle accidents: 17 Vehicle thefts: 1 Missing/runaway adult: 0 Missing/runaway juvenile: 0
for three weeks and then cut off officer instructions. After he told her not to begin, she began and was told many times to return to start. On arrest, she refused to walk, prompting police to force her into the squad car. In the process, she kicked an officer in the thigh before officers restrained her.
will be among those trained in extractions, single-line safety ropes and various tree emergencies. For more information about the training, contact Danae Jackson, (407) 509-4805 or danaeljackson@ gmail.com. Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@ wotimes.com.
CAMPAIGN TRAIL by Amy Quesinberry Rhode | Community Editor
Qualifying period open for upcoming local elections Three of four West Orange County municipalities will hold elections for their local leaders March 10. Three of the four municipalities in West Orange County are holding elections March 10 to determine who will lead the city or town for the next few years. Registered voters in Ocoee, Winter Garden and Windermere will go to the polls from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. that day to select who will represent them for the next term. In Oakland, voters will receive a mail-in ballot regarding revisions to the town charter.
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Qualifying for the two open seats on the Ocoee City Commission begins at noon Thursday, Jan. 15, and ends at noon Friday, Jan. 23. Ocoee commissioners serve three-year terms. Rosemary Wilsen has served District 2 since 2009, and Joel Keller has represented District 4 since 2006. Qualifying packets are available at City Hall, 150 N. Lakeshore Drive. For more details, call the city clerk’s office at (407) 905-3100.
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commission seats will be on the ballot — districts 2, 3 and 4. Bob Buchanan has served the second district since 2007, Bobby Olszewski has represented the third district since 2012, and Colin Sharman has been commissioner for the fourth district since 2006. The qualifying period begins at noon Tuesday, Jan. 20, and ends at noon Tuesday, Jan. 27. Winter Garden City Commissioners serve three-year terms. The qualifying fee is $87 ($15 filing fee plus 1% of the annual salary of the office sought). Election packets are available at City Hall, 300 W. Plant St. For more information, call City Clerk Kathy Golden at (407) 656-4111, Ext. 2254.
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The town of Windermere’s qualifying period has passed. On the ballot will be three Town Council seats currently held by Jim O’Brien (since 2011), Molly Rose (since 2007) and Mike Pirozzolo (since 2011). As of Friday deadline, four Windermere residents had qualified: O’Brien, 315 Butler St.; Pirozzolo, 20 Oakdale St.; Rose, 928 Main St.; and Robert McKinley, 536 Magnolia St. In Windermere elections, the top vote-getters are sworn into the positions. Residents will vote at Town Hall, 520 Main St.
OAKLAND
None of the town commission seats is up for re-election this year. However, the town of Oakland will hold a mail-ballot election to revise the town charter, and registered voters will answer yes or no to adopt the revised charter. By conducting the election by mail, the town will save about $6,000. Voters can go to the town’s website to get the current and revised charters, or they can obtain a copy at Town Hall if they call ahead. The charter was in need of updating for clarification to conform to changes in the law and changes to certain provisions, including elections, town debt limits and a redefining of the police department function. For more information, call Town Clerk Kimberly Gay at (407) 656-1117, Ext. 2104.
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6A WOTimes.com DABBS / PAGE 1A to them, and he gave me my first job at Stonewall Jackson Jr. High,” the former head football coach and softball coach said. “Mr. Dabbs was like a second dad to me, during that time, especially. He always looked after me and always gave me advice on teaching. … He was a very caring principal. When (Orange County) did away with junior high, he asked me if I wanted to stay or continue to coach, and he got me the coaching and teaching job at Colonial High School.” Gene Trochinski remembers Principal Dabbs as a strong mentor when the two worked together at Stonewall Jackson. It was Dabbs who hired him. “Whenever I had a tough situation I was dealing with, I would call Lester — I would call the boss — and get the answers,” Trochinski said. Trochinski served under Dabbs as teacher, dean and assistant principal for 13 years when it was a junior high and, later, a middle school. When Trochinski taught at Ocoee Elementary School for a few years, he had all three of Dabbs’ daughters in his class. “(Lester) created a family atmosphere at Stonewall Jackson, which was hard to do. I always looked up to him for being able to do that,” he said. As a long-standing member of the Ocoee community, Dabbs joined the American Legion, serving as the Boys State chairman. He and Tommie Sanders, for whom the legion is named, used to also meet with veterans to answer their questions and assist with any problems they had. Dabbs worked for the city of Ocoee as a commissioner and mayor and as a member of the community at large thereafter. He was a founding member of the Human Relations Diversity Board and was instrumental in healing race relations in Ocoee. Most recently, he had been asked to be the grand marshal of the city’s Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Parade on Monday, Jan. 19. Dabbs also served the city of Ocoee on the Merit System Board and the General Employee Pension Board, as well as these commissions: Charter
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Review, Education and Districting. Commissioner Rusty Johnson called Dabbs a lifelong friend and a mentor. The two were on the Ocoee City Commission together in the 1980s, and one of the key projects they worked on was the building of Clarke Road. Dabbs also was a member of the Ocoee Oaks Church (formerly Ocoee United Methodist Church). The loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend led a storied life. He was born on Aug. 17, 1932, in Huttig, Arkansas, and graduated from high school at age 16. After serving his country in the United States Army, he moved out west and worked as a park ranger in Yellowstone National Park for several years before attending college at Memphis State University and becoming a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. His working life and personal life merged when he met his loving wife, Nancy, while they were teachers at Ocoee High School; they married in 1962 and last year celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children, Leslie Dabbs Allen (Patrick), Joanna Dabbs Butler (Kevin), Natalie Dabbs Hatch (Wally) and Jack Dabbs; nine grandchildren, Calla Butler, Zachary Allen, Garrett Butler, Jacob Allen, Kelton Butler, Emily Allen, Caroline Allen, Delaney Hatch, and Makenna Hatch; his siblings, Myrtle Hubbard Alexander, Walter Miller Dabbs (Virginia) and Velva Graves; and three nephews, R. Glenn Hubbard, Gregg Hubbard and David Dabbs. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, as well as two granddaughters, Susanna Hope Butler and Camryn Makenna Hatch. Loomis Family Funeral Home, 420 W. Main St., in Apopka, is handling the arrangements. The family suggests donations be made to Sipes Orchard Home (Houston House), 4431 County Home Road, Conover, North Carolina 28613; SmileTrain, P.O. Box 96231, Washington, D.C. 20090-6231; or the charity of one’s choice.
CEOS / PAGE 1A you’re really responsible for oversight of the organization as a whole, really making sure the mission and services are being fulfilled,” Brennan said. “Community Health Centers has a large footprint in Winter Garden. They have a large clinic on Colonial Drive; they also have administrative offices there. They want a presence long-term in Winter Garden with the community, as well as other sites in Orange and Lake counties, continuing to expand healthcare to those who need it most, both underinsured and those who have insurance.” In her previous line of work, Brennan became familiar with Community Health Centers by overseeing relations between it and Orange County government, she said. “At the beginning of that initiative, I began to know Community Health Centers as a strong community partner, so I knew the organization as something I wanted to be part of,” she said. “It’s a strong, patient-centered organization. I worked closely with them and their health care services. It’s a privilege for me.”
Brennan said she has been a registered nurse and has worked in healthcare since the 1980s. She also has been a chair of faculty at the University of Phoenix as an instructor in health care, and her master’s degree is in strategic leadership and business management. She emigrated from Germany at a young age, lived in New Jersey for a while and then lived most of her youngadult life in upstate New York, she said. “I relocated here — the climate of course attracts everyone,” she said. “I worked with Florida hospitals and then just stayed in the community.” In this role, Brennan plans to continue expanding healthcare services and patient-service standards, to grow the practice and be a strong community partner, she said.
DAVID STRONG
Strong has more than 20 years of health care management experience in a career that began at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he served as vice
president of operations and ambulatory care and executive vice president. In 2000, he joined Mercy Health Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, as COO. Under his leadership, the hospital opened urgent care centers and primary care practices, expanded and renovated patient units and opened the Oklahoma Heart Hospital, a 78-bed joint ventured heart hospital. In 2004, Strong became president of Rex Healthcare. During his time there, it became a Modern Healthcare “Best Place to Work,” a Thomson-Reuters Top 100 Hospital and a Thomson-Reuters Quality Improvement Leader. “David is a leader who has successfully guided several organizations through the rapidly and continually changing healthcare environment,” said Dianna Morgan, chairman of the board of directors for Orlando Health. “He has the unanimous support of the Orlando Health board of directors and key executives involved in the selection process.” In November 2011, Strong became COO for system af-
filiations at the UNC Health Care System. In this position, Strong is responsible for seven community hospitals, including almost 2,000 licensed hospitals beds, ambulatory and post-acute facilities, physician practices and joint ventures. He also formed Rex Health Ventures, one of few venture capital investment funds in the nation begun by a local, non-profit hospital, driving health care innovation, service, care and efficiency. In his new role, Strong will guide eight wholly owned or partner hospitals; Orlando Health Physician Group and Physician Associates, two of the biggest multi-specialty practices in Central Florida; ownership in an outpatient surgery location; and an auxiliary interest in five outpatient imaging facilities. “I look forward to working closely with physicians, team members and the board to ensure Orlando Health’s continued success,” Strong said. Strong attained his master’s degree in of hospital and health administration degree from Xavier University. Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@ wotimes.com.
FEES / PAGE 1A new fire station in the Marsh Road area and additional police stations as some of the projects the city will need to finance in the near future. If impact fees were not raised, the city would be forced to raise revenue either by increasing property taxes, raising fees or through other means, he said. Without additional revenue, the city would need to reduce services. The city reduced impact fees five years ago, and even with the current increase, the city’s impact fees remain lower than they were before the reduction. Winter Garden’s proposed impact fees remain lower than cities such as Ocoee and Apopka. “There’s been absolutely no opposition to this,” Bollhoefer said, citing letters from developers supporting the increase.
Nearly 40 first responders attended a ceremony in their honor. Mayor John Rees agreed. “We all recognize the fact that development should pay for itself,” he said. The commission voted 4-0 in favor of the ordinance; Commissioner Bobby Olszewski was not at the meeting. The second reading of the ordinance is scheduled for the next meeting, which takes place at 6:30 p.m. Jan.
22. If the ordinance passes at that meeting, the increase will take effect on March 1.
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More than 36 police officers, firefighters and rescue personnel were present as Rees proclaimed the week of Jan. 5 to 9 as “Florida First Responder Appreciation Week.” The proclamation encourag-
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es “all Floridians to take time out of their day to show first responders and their families how much we value their service.” Before reading the proclamation, Rees specifically mentioned Winter Garden residents Scott Pine and Robert Ger man, who died in the line of duty last year in Orange County.
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CLASS NOTES + Business is booming for one W.G. student Workforce Advantage Academy junior William Clark of Winter Garden learned at an early age the benefits and risks associated with working for himself. He began a landscaping business, before he was able to drive and has grown it into a successful enterprise. William Clark “I wanted to make money, but I didn’t want to work for someone else or make minimum wage,” Clark said. Clark’s neighbor and former Orlando Magic player, Gilbert Arenas, donated to Clark the lawn-care equipment he needed to start the business, and Arenas became his first client, at $80 per month, in April 2012. Clark soon began introducing himself as new neighbors moved in and building relationships. The business has flourished as homeowners become aware of his skill and commitment to customer service.
At times, working for oneself presents challenges, Clark admits, particularly if he puts off something, but he enjoys turning people’s yards into a thing of beauty. He still cuts lawns but has moved into planting, complete overhauls and other major projects. For a while, he worked at a part-time nursery job, so he could learn more about plants and what works well in different settings. Clark recently sold half of the business to a partner, so he could buy a much-needed truck and trailer, which has allowed him to expand the firm to accept work beyond Winter Garden. The company, 2 Wil’s Landscaping, currently has more than 60 accounts and is adding more. Workforce Advantage Academy offers a business curriculum taught by certified teachers and an opportunity to work part time, earning school credit hours and money. Students find the Orange County Public Schools charter school’s small class sizes and personal attention from teachers conducive to learning. “No matter where you have come from, people share com-
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mon goals — to have a job they enjoy, a family, money to live well,” said Kenneth E. Hartsaw Jr., founder and executive director of Workforce Advantage Academy. “We help them achieve that. We give them choices and the tools to be successful.” Workforce Advantage Academy began 10 years ago with about 100 students. It has grown to serve more than 230 juniors and seniors annually.
+ Windermere natives shining in college Two Windermere natives recently were named to the dean’s list at their respective colleges. Katia Berger of Windermere, the daughter of Robert and Kathryn Berger of Windermere, has been named to RandolphMacon Academy’s dean’s list for the first quarter of the 2014-15 school year. To be named to the dean’s list, a student must earn a grade-point average between 3.3 and 3.99. Berger is a freshman at Randolph-Macon Academy. Sylvia Tough, also of Windermere, received academic honors from Arizona State University by making the university’s dean’s list for the fall 2014 semester. Undergraduate students who earn 12 or more graded semester hours during a semester in residence at ASU with a GPA of 3.50 or higher are eligible for the dean’s list.
+ Montverde Academy to host groundbreaking Montverde Academy will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Upperschool building at 8:25 a.m.
FOUNDATION STUDENTS TOUR WASHINGTON, D.C. Eighth-grade students at Foundation Academy learned all about U.S. history during their trip last week to Washington, D.C. The trip included visits to the White House, Arlington National Cemetery and the U.S. Capitol.
Thursday, Jan. 15, outside MVA’s Learning Village grounds, the site of the former MacKenzie Upper-school. The MVA community is invited to attend the event and help celebrate the beginning of the Montverde Academy Upper-school’s new chapter. MVA’s new Upper-school classroom building will be about 36,000 square feet in size by final construction and
architecturally mirror that of the MacKenzie building. The new structure also will house the Upper-school administration offices, Upper-school
Spring Lake Elementary School honored Carla Melendez as its Support Person of the Year. Melendez is one of the school’s bilingual paraprofessionals.
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Watoto choirs have performed festive dances outdoors in special performances.
WORLDWIDE REACH The Watoto Children’s Choir will sing Thursday, Jan. 22 at The Church at Oak Level.
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group including 18 children, ages 7 to 14, has traveled to Florida from Uganda for a four-month series of choral performances at local churches throughout the southeastern United States. One such church will be The Church at Oak Level in Ocoee. The Watoto Children’s Choir will perform there at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22. These free performances are part of the tour “Beautiful Africa: A New Generation,” which raises awareness of the hardships facing vulnerable African women and orphans, many abandoned as babies and left to die. The choir is globally acclaimed for its dance routines, life-transforming stories and vibrant, original African music – an energetic fusion of contemporary gospel and traditional African rhythm.
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The choir serves as ambassadors of Watoto, a holistic child-care solution initiated to serve the dire needs of Africa and its people. Each of the children in the choir has one or no living parent because of war, poverty and HIV. They live in Watoto Children’s Villages, where they receive the care and nurturing they need to grow up as productive citizens of their nation. “Right now, we have more than 3,000 children we are looking after (in Watoto),” said Edwin Smith Kigozi, director of the choir touring Florida. “Every year, we have several teams that go from Uganda to different parts of the world. There’s one in Asia. There’s one next week going to the UK and another one going to Canada.” Since its 1994 inception, 64 Watoto choirs have traveled globally, providing the children with a bigger worldview they would otherwise never get. The choirs have also been to Australia, Brazil, China, Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, Germany and France. Their audiences have included royalty, presidents, ministers and everyday folks, capturing many hearts wherever they go. “We travel a lot,” Kigozi said.
Watoto Children’s Villages offer Ugandan children not only life, but a more vibrant, hopeful future.
IF YOU GO WATOTO CHILDREN’S CHOIR WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 WHERE: The Church at Oak Level, 10564 Second Ave., Ocoee INFORMATION: watoto. com/the-choir “We have people everywhere we go, with offerings in every church we go to. We also invite people to sponsor children in our program. That is how we are able to finance the trips and look after the 3,000-plus kids in Uganda.” Watoto last visited Florida around 18 months ago, Kigozi said. “Any place willing to have us we are willing to go, to give them an opportunity to get involved in what we do,” he said. “We go wherever we are invited.” Traveling in the choir is something each Watoto child does only once, so that all of the Watoto children have a chance to travel and sing, Kigozi said.
Watoto recently rescued its 1,000th baby from conditions such as abandonment, orphanhood and starvation. “The choir is just a small bit of what we do,” he said. “It’s part of their training and discipleship. We want them to go to colleges and dream bigger, because their backgrounds are not good. Being in the choir helps their self-esteem.” As a result of the program, leaders hope to develop the children physically, emotionally, medically, spiritually and academically, so that they can improve the future of Uganda and its people as leaders.
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Comfort Onyango, 12, and Allan Nyakaana, 9, are two of the children performing in Kigozi’s choir for 45 performances in Florida.
“While traveling, we get to see new people, see how people live, and get to see the differences between countries we’ve been to,” Comfort said. “The days are too long sometimes, and we also miss home.” Comfort’s favorite part of this trip is when audiences rise from their seats to dance with the choir, she said. Allan also enjoys the concerts. “‘Not Forgotten’ is my favorite song,” Allan said. And mine is ‘Beautiful Africa,’” Comfort said. Away from the stage, the children have had fun times, such as a visit to a police athletic league last week, Comfort said. Allan, a third-grader, has
enjoyed simple necessities most of all. “We have food to eat,” he said. “On Christmas, we ate chicken and rice, and we got Christmas gifts.” In Uganda, Comfort and Allan live in different houses among three Watoto villages. “One of the villages is located hours from the city; one of them is 45 minutes out of the city; and the third village is an hour from the city,” Comfort said. “Each has a church, homes, and a clinic. Each house has eight children and one mother. Most have four boys and four girls. In our house, we are eight girls and one mother.” Allan’s house has four boys and four girls, attended to by one mother, he said. “We also attend church every Sunday,” Comfort said. “We are happy in our villages because our mothers look after us very well and we have food every day to eat.” For more information on Watoto, from how you can help and performance schedules to the history of Watoto and videos of the choir, visit watoto.com. Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@ wotimes.com.
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Runners brave cold for Oakland Nature Preserve’s 3-Mile Run Despite starting in the early morning with temperatures in the high 40s, more than 70 runners gathered Jan. 10 at Oakland Nature Preserve for a scenic 3-mile run/walk through the grounds. Afterward, participants had a variety of foods to eat,
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+ American Legion, Hugh T. Gregory Post 63 The American Legion, Hugh T. Gregory Post 63, in conjunction with Florida’s Blood Centers, will conduct a blood drive from 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at the post, 271 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. Each pint of blood donated is equivalent to three lives saved. All successful donors will receive free movie ticket vouchers. The post will be open with sodas, coffee, tea, water, fruits and pastries available for participants. To benefit local and national charities, dry chemical fire extinguishers and three-by-five-foot American flags are being sold for $15 each. For more information, email americanlegion63@cflrr.com.
+ Rotary Club of Winter Garden The Rotary Club of Winter Garden recently welcomed Outside Sales Executive Jon White, of Quest Inc., as the guest speaker for its weekly lunch meeting. Quest is a non-profit organization that helps Central Florida residents with disabilities achieve common daily activities, such as going to school, having a job, living on their own and experiencing summer camp. The Rotary Club of Winter Garden meets at noon every Tuesday at Tanner Hall, 29 W. Garden Ave., Winter Garden. For more information, visit rotaryclubofwintergarden.org.
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+ Windermere Garden Club The Windermere Garden Club is sponsoring a flower arranging workshop from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, at Town Hall, 520 Main St., Windermere. Flowers, greens, containers and floral supplies will all be provided. Participants should bring their own clippers. No prior experience is needed. The public is welcome to attend. The cost is $18 per person and space is limited. For more information or to make a reservation, call (407) 909-1461.
+ Windermere Union Church The Windermere Union Church, United Church of Christ, will hold its annual celebration of Black History Month at 10 a.m. every Sunday in February at the church, 10710 Park RidgeGotha Road, Windermere. During these services, sermons by the Rev. Barton Buchanan will contain black history and accomplishments. Music, under the direction of Kevin Harris, will include African-American classic spiritual hymns and gospel music. Several well-known African-American artists from the area will perform, along with the church praise team. All members of the community are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served following the service. For more information, call (407) 876-2112 or visit windermereunion.org.
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+ Robinswood Garden Club Robinswood Garden Club President Wilma Lentz welcomed members to the club’s recent meeting, hosted by Doris Tindall. At the meeting, Carolyn Kennedy shared the Moment of Thought, with a reminder to “stop and smell the flowers along the way.” Cookie Coykendall delivered a horticulture report on Mexican petunia, a hardy plant that produces bluish-purple or pink blossoms. In addition, Sara Nicholson presented a program on bonsai, a technique of cultivation that has been refined over many centuries. Bonsai originated in China and then spread to Japan in the sixth century. Until the 1960s,
CLERMONT: The Clermont Toastmasters congratulated Norma Kelly (Best Speaker), left, Regina Cruz (Best Evaluator and Most Improved), Marjorie Benjamin (Best Table Topics) and Thomas Stone (Vice President of Education) at its recent meeting. few bonsai enthusiasts could be found in the United States. Under the direction of Dee Stack, Robinswood Garden Club members are working to collect magazines for donation to a nursing home. The next meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, at the Pine Hills Community Center, 6408 Jennings Road, Orlando. Betsy Talpalar will present a program on butterflies. Visitors are welcome.
+ W.O. Chamber of Commerce The West Orange Chamber of
Commerce will hold its annual Big Orange Awards from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, 4401 Floridian Way, Lake Buena Vista. The event, presented by Walt Disney World Resorts, with premier sponsor Orlando Health and participating sponsors CenturyLink and Duke Energy, is the chamber’s way of honoring the people and businesses that have facilitated opportunity and contributed to the betterment of the West Orange business community. Along with an abundance of relationship building opportuni-
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The West Orange Women will hold its next meeting and luncheon Thursday, Jan. 15, at Ming Court, 9188 International Drive, Orlando. The general meeting will begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch at noon. The group will then hear from speaker Adrienne Katz as she presents her topic, “Women in History.” The cost is $25 per person. For reservations and more information, contact Dot Ansel at (407) 258-8155 or dotansel@aol.com.
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75 YEARS AGO
Charlie Connell and Joe Valdes are team captains in the big 1940 membership campaign for the Winter Garden Junior Chamber of Commerce [Jaycees]. Members of the winning team will be feted at a banquet, where they will be waited on by members of the losing team. When interviewed, Capt. Valdes requested that members of the enemy team be notified to begin brushing up on their catering manners.
40 YEARS AGO
The Town Council of Windermere began the new year with the installation of new members Sam Durbin, Carolyn Greer and Charles Green, sworn in by Town Attorney John Rod-
gers. Mayor Dean Kinzey presented plaques to outgoing members George Hall, Kathy Matheison and Albert Johnson.
35 YEARS AGO
L.E. “Gene” Cappleman, one of Winter Garden’s most valuable and beloved citizens, died suddenly of a heart attack after he had been helping to carry furniture from a burning warehouse behind the Plant Street stores. Helmly’s Furniture Store’s warehouse on South Main Street was the scene of a fire that Fire Chief Jim Briggs described as “probable arson.”
30 YEARS AGO
Mark Robitaille assumed duties as administrator of West Orange Memorial
special thanks to Winter Garden Heritage Foundation In this photograph from 1957, future Winter Garden City Commissioner Bob Buchanan concentrates on a boy’s favorite activity: fishing. He’s pictured at the Gap
Fishing Camp near Fishermen’s Paradise on Lake Apopka. Owned by the father of citrus processor Tom West, the Gap was one of many fishing camps that once lined the
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In recognition of 18 years of service to the Oakland community as councilman, vice mayor and, on occasion, acting mayor, William Nixon, affectionately known as “the professor,” was honored with a reception that was part of “William V. Nixon Day.” The Leukemia Society of America will host a “Night in Las Vegas” fundraising event at the Isleworth Country Club. It is being held in honor and in memory of Bill Cappleman, former Winter Garden city commissioner who was stricken with acute leukemia three years ago.
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Scott Martin Britt Scott Martin Britt, 46, passed away Jan. 10, 2015, in Trenton, South Carolina. A celebration of Scott’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Jan. 24, at the First United Methodist Church of Winter Garden, 125 North Lakeview Ave., Winter Garden. Scott was a former resident of Winter Garden and a graduate of West Orange High School. Scott was preceded in death by his father, Bruce Martin Britt. He is survived by his children, Hannah and Noah Britt; his parents, Charles E. (Chuck) and Pamela Watson; his brother, Kevin Britt; nieces, Madison and Ally Britt; maternal grandfather,
Brian Christman Brian Christman, 53, of Winter Garden, passed away unexpectedly, at Health Central Hospital on Nov. 23, 2014. Born in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Patrick Christman, of Panama City, and Linda Barnes, of Orlando. He was the husband of Lisa (Foote) Christman. Brian has lived in Winter Garden for the last 13 years.
Brian graduated from Annandale High School in Virginia and continued his education at George Mason University in Fairfax. He transferred to Florida State University, where he was an active member of the Theta Chi fraternity. His education led to a master’s degree in exercise physiology from FSU and a master’s degree in business administration from Nova University. Brian was an independent sales agent in the insurance industry who excelled at his profession. Brian is also survived by his three daughters, Kaci Christman, of Orlando, and Lauren and Candace Christman, both of Winter Garden. He was the sonin-law of Leland and Judith Foote, of Seattle, Washington. As his great-grandfather, Guy Thomas Bradford, before him, Brian attained the level of 32nd-degree Mason. Brian will always be remembered and missed by all who loved him. In memory of Brian, and in lieu of gifts or flowers, a donation may be made to your favorite charity or Kids Beating Cancer by means of the Winter Oak Funeral Home & Cremations website.
Mary Elizabeth Payne Mary Elizabeth Payne, 90 years of age, passed away on Jan. 9, 2015, at Vitas Hospice in Winter Garden. She was born on Feb. 6, 1924, an only child, to Allen Brown Kannon and Sudie Wilkes Kannon, of Winter Garden. Mary Elizabeth grew up in Winter Garden, attended local schools and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Winter Garden. She attended junior college in Henderson, North Carolina. There, she met Floyd Charles Payne of Garland, Texas, at a USO gathering for soldiers. Mr. Payne was in the U.S. Army, serving as a chef. During the length of their marriage, they had three children. As a young woman, Mary Elizabeth became mentally ill and was diagnosed with schizophrenia. While she was never able to work full-time or drive a car, she did help raise her children when she was able. All her children were raised by their maternal grandparents. Mary Elizabeth enjoyed social occasions, her large extended family in Winter Garden, had a love of pets, especially cats, and played the piano flaw-
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Lakers close regular season on high note
+ W.O. girls hoops season canceled The remainder of the season for the West Orange girls basketball team has been canceled. West Orange Athletic Director Adam Miller confirmed the team will not play its remaining regular season contests nor compete in the district tournament next week, citing internal issues throughout the season. On Jan. 8, the Warriors had their game against the Olympia Titans called with roughly a minute to play after a verbal altercation between a West Orange player and a spectator, to pair with escalating tension among players. Olympia won the game, 37-31.
Following an exciting win to conclude the regular season, Windermere Prep is optimistic about its chances in this week’s district tournament.
+ DP alum named starter for Memphis Former Dr. Phillips Panthers standout RaShawn Pookie Powell is now being utilized as a starting guard for the Memphis Tigers. Powell, a sophomore who was ineligible to play for the Tigers as a freshman and was rumored to have been seeking a transfer in the offseason, has started eight games for Memphis (9-6) this season. The former Panther is averaging 20.8 minutes per game and 5.8 points per contest, to pair with 54 assists on the year thus far.
+ Pancake Run scheduled for Sat. Foodies and runners alike are encouraged to throw on their favorite pajamas and join the first Pajama Pancake Run Saturday, Jan. 17, through the scenic, wooded and flat 5K course that winds through the trails of Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake. A pancake breakfast (free to runners) awaits participants at the finish line. Parking opens at 6:15 a.m., and the run begins at 7:30 a.m. Registration can be completed at active.com by searching keyword “Pajama.”
+ City of Ocoee holding signups The City of Ocoee Parks and Recreation Department’s Adult Softball Polar League kicks off Jan. 26. The season runs through April 6; the league is open to ages 18 and older. Registration is being held through Jan. 17 at the Jim Beech Recreation Center, 1820 A.D. Mims Road. The cost of the league is $360 per team. There is a $10 non-resident fee. Games will be played at Vignetti Park, 1910 Adair St. Registration will not be accepted until fees are paid. Registration includes an eight-game season, playoffs for the top six teams, certified ISA umpires, team trophies and T-shirts for the first-place team. A mandatory coaches meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Jan. 22, in the Jim Beech Recreation Center conference room. For more, call Parks and Recreation Department, (407) 905-3180.
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Olympia senior keeper Darryl Baptiste, center, is one of the more athletic keepers in the region, coach Lou Romao said.
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Senior defender Jackson Mumford and keeper Darryl Baptiste anchor Olympia’s defense as the Titans prepare for the Class 5A District 4 Tournament. ORLANDO — While the Olympia Titans have 11 seniors on their roster this season, head coach Lou Romao has a young group making up his defense; three of the four defenders the Titans use most nights are underclassmen (two sophomores and a junior). They are athletic, they are talented — but they are also inexperienced and learning on the job. “We’ve actually scored on ourselves, unfortunately, about six times this season — which is higher than I’ve ever had,” Romao said. “That’s because the boys are going hard, they’re going tough, and they’re learning from their mistakes.” Thankfully for Romao, there is senior defender Jackson Mumford and senior keeper Darryl Baptiste to help. The presence of the two talented seniors has helped the defensive unit progress, and the Titans, at 10-4-5, are ready to take their shot at a postseason run. Mumford, in particular, has been with the program all four years of his varsity career and is a calming force out on the field. “Jackson is a leader,” Romao said. “His mom and I joke
Jackson Mumford is one of the captains for the Titans and has been with the program for four years. about how he’s an 18-year-old but has an old man’s soul. He is very mature for his age.” Committed to play collegiately at Newberry College in South Carolina, Mumford — Romao’s selection for team captain this season (the oth-
er captain was chosen by the players) — said it is a bit different being the senior leader on the defense as opposed to previous years as an underclassmen. “More people are looking up to you and looking for direc-
tion,” Mumford said. “You’re more of the person who is telling everybody what to do, being a captain.” Pairing with Mumford as elder statesmen on the defense is Baptiste, who has been with the program for two years now after moving to Florida from Haiti. Although the keeper has not signed with a collegiate program yet and is still learning the position, Romao — who played high-school soccer locally at Bishop Moore High School in Orlando and has been around the game all his life — said Baptiste is a diamond in the rough of sorts. “I’ve been playing soccer all my life … I can tell you his athleticism is No. 1 (among keepers) — you can’t coach his athleticism,” Romao said. “We had to coach him more on technique, and he’s a fast learner. We’ve only had him for two years, and he’s only really been trained for two years. I could see him playing Division II or even possibly softer Division I at the keeper position.” That is welcome news to Baptiste, who said it would be his dream to have an ongoing
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Proposed Solar Bears facility could benefit local community
If confidence is key, the Windermere Prep Lakers girls soccer team was certainly in good shape in the days leading up to the Class 1A District 4 Tournament, which started Monday. With only one loss during the season, the Lakers (151-1) are looking forward to hopefully taking the field on Friday afternoon at The First Academy in Orlando for the district final. Their opponents along the way will be tough, but this team won’t back down. Head coach Greg Stone said their preparation for the competitive atmosphere of a district tournament was more mental than physical training. “We’re just going to mentally focus,” he said. “We had two tough games (last) week, so it’s kind of recovering from some little injuries and things and just mentally preparing for the games that are ahead.” With a few seasoned players on the team, Stone said the team knows how to operate strategically and is comfortable executing its game plan. “Tactically, they have a good idea of what to do,” Stone said. “I think some of the close games we’ve been playing very strong defensively, and that’s kind of given us a good opportunity to maybe score a goal or two at the end.” The Lakers’ last game of the regular season was a close call, with the game-winning goal coming just 15 seconds before time ran out in the showdown with Father Lopez Jan. 8. Taylor Duran, Windermere Prep’s leading scorer this season, scored both goals for the Lakers that afternoon. Duran said afterward she was confident after such a tight win that the team now has the momentum it needs to succeed during districts.
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The proposed ice rink facility, labeled as ‘multi-purpose community center,’ could give local youth, ice skaters and hockey players a new place to play. Nothing’s official, but Winter East Crown Point Road, just Garden got some exciting news northwest of Plant Street and State Road 429. last week. According to Bob While they will conMills, a spokesperson tinue to play their games for the the team, the at the Amway Center in venture is only in its downtown Orlando for initial stages. the foreseeable future, “The Orlando the Orlando Solar Bears, Solar Bears’ mission a minor-league hockis to grow interest and ey team competing in expand participation the East Coast Hockey in the sport of hockey League, are looking to STEVEN the Central Florida make Winter Garden RYZEWSKI in area,” Mills said in a their new second home. prepared statement. At least, that’s how “We are in the initial explorthings appear as the team’s atory stages of developing a owners, the Haleski family, community center in Winter filed preliminary plans with Garden.” the city of Winter Garden last The purpose of the stateweek to build an ice hockey ment was to convey a sense facility and community center of “nothing is official yet,” on a 16-acre parcel of land off
a sentiment reinforced in a separate statement put out by Winter Garden City Manager Mike Bollhoefer, but within that statement is reason for local residents of Winter Garden, and West Orange County at large, to be excited. The key words are “community center,” or, as referenced in the city’s statement, a “multi-purpose community center.” You see, sure, it would be an exciting thing for residents of Winter Garden to say this is where the Solar Bears practice. The franchise always has had strong support throughout Central Florida, a place where hockey has an underrated following and interest level. But the novelty of it would
wear off. What’s intriguing is that this facility sounds like something the entire community — and especially the youth of the area — could use. It sounds like, with preliminary plans for two ice rinks, this Winter Garden-based facility will be a lot like the RDV Sportsplex and Ice Den in Maitland, where the Solar Bears currently train. That facility has long been a destination for sports enthusiasts of all types, with an expansive gymnasium, and, of course, for hockey and ice-skating enthusiasts around Central Florida. A similar facility, if it were to become a reality, would mean
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The Windermere Prep girls soccer won a close match against Father Lopez Jan. 8, 1-0.
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DP girls defeat Winter Park for first time in program history The Panthers’ 1-0 victory over the Wildcats adds to the program’s momentum entering this week’s district tournament. The Dr. Phillips girls soccer team added one more feather to its cap to close out the regular season, accomplishing another feat it had previously never done. The Panthers (14-2-2) closed the regular season with a 5-0 win over Orangewood Christian Jan. 9, but it is DP’s 1-0 win Jan. 6 at Winter Park of which the Panthers are especially proud. It was the first-ever victory for DP over the Wildcats, ending a 35-match winless streak that spanned 27 years. Shae Vevera scored in the 54th minute to break the tie. DP, which dropped its first two matches of the season, has gone 16 games without a loss and last tasted defeat on Oct. 30. The Panthers are participating in — and hosting — the Class 5A District 4 Tournament this week and hosted Ocoee in the first round on Tuesday after press time. If DP was victorious, it will host the winner of the firstround contest between Evans and Apopka at 7 p.m. Jan. 15. The winner will advance to Friday’s district final, securing a spot in the state playoffs in doing so.
Boys teams prepare for ultra-competitive tourney
Four area boys soccer teams are set to participate in what could be one of the most entertaining district tournaments in Central Florida next week. The Class 5A District 4 Tournament, which includes Dr. Phillips, Ocoee, Olympia and West Orange and will be hosted by Evans, has the feel of a tournament that any one of the seven teams in the district could win. “It’s 100% true — this dis-
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Quentin Forrest and the Warriors are now 10-6 after an encouraging performance over the holiday break.
Warriors hoops on uptick after strong holiday showing West Orange placed third at Kingdom of the Sun Tournament, giving the Warriors momentum in the home stretch of the regular season. Steven Ryzewski
The Dr. Phillips girls soccer team has not lost a match since Oct. 30 and defeated Winter Park for the first time last week. trict is wide-open,” Olympia head coach Lou Romao said. “It’s really going to come down to who wants to win it.” West Orange is largely considered to be the favorite, but the Warriors (6-1-3) have been inconsistent at times this season, thanks in part to a young roster after losing several players to graduation from last year’s squad. Evans (16-3-2), Olympia (10-4-5) and Ocoee (9-7-7) all figure to be tough challengers to the Warriors, while Wekiva (4-9-5), Dr. Phillips (4-9-5) and Apopka (2-6-3) are all programs that should not be taken lightly. The 5A-4 final will take
place at Evans on Jan. 23 at 7 p.m., Jan. 23, at Evans.
West Orange boys beat up on TFA
The West Orange boys soccer team flexed its muscle a bit last week, going on the road and registering a 9-0 victory over The First Academy in Orlando Jan. 8. Chris Nieto had a hat trick for the Warriors (6-1-3) with three goals on the night, and Tim Mansingh added a goal and two assists. West Orange battled Jupiter to a draw the next day and will conclude the regular season on Jan. 15 against Freedom at home. Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@wotimes.com.
WINTER GARDEN — Heading into the holiday break, West Orange boys basketball coach Eric Jones declared that anything less than three wins for his squad at the highly competitive Kingdom of the Sun Tournament in Ocala would be a disappointment. The Warriors, then 6-4, went out and backed up Jones’ expectations, taking three of four games and placing third, putting together some momentum as they prepare for the stretch run of the regular season. West Orange is now 10-6 after splitting a pair of games last week to start the spring semester in earnest. “I felt like we just played well as a team,” Jones said, reflecting on the team’s performance in Ocala. “(The tournament was) just a chance to bond and hang out. I felt like that was definitely beneficial for us.” The Warriors went on to drop a game to Dr. Phillips last week before defeating Apopka Jan. 9, 82-77, in an important district contest.
West Orange, which has been inconsistent at times this season, is now looking to put together some momentum in the time between now and Feb. 2, when district tournaments start. “I just want us to grow a little bit at a time and hopefully put together a string of wins here,” Jones said. “We’re fully capable of it, and if we can do that, then we have an opportunity to compete for a district championship.”
DP, WPS score wins at Showdown at O-Town event
Participating in the high-profile Showdown at O-Town at Orlando Christian Prep Jan. 10, the boys basketball teams at Dr. Phillips and Windermere Prep both scored important wins. In a game televised on Bright House Sports Network, the Lakers improved to 10-7 on the year with a 69-66 win over Oviedo behind Isaiah Curry’s 20 points and 15 rebounds. It was a bounce-back win of sorts for Windermere Prep,
after the Lakers — who play a brutal schedule this season — dropped a pair of contests to Winter Park and Providence (Jacksonville). Dr. Phillips defeated the previously red-hot First Academy Royals, 69-55, stretching the Panthers’ winning streak now to four games. The First Academy had won 11 straight before falling to DP. The Panthers, who were 6-7 coming out of the holiday break and are in danger of snapping the program’s streak of consecutive 20-win seasons, seem to be hitting their stride since starting the new year. “Our half-court defense has been really good the last five or six games,” DP coach Anthony Long said. “When we can get our transition defense playing well, in addition to how we’re playing in the half-court, we’re going to give some people some problems.” Dr. Phillips will play Jan. 15 at Boone and host Timber Creek on Jan. 16, part of another busy week for the Panthers. Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@wotimes.com.
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Area players named to All-State football teams Dr. Phillips, West Orange combine to have nine players recognized in Class 8A, while three players from Foundation Academy are recognized in Class 2A. Several area players have been recognized on a statewide level as Florida Associated Press All-State Teams have been named for all eight classifications in the FHSAA. In Class 8A, Dr. Phillips had a total of six players recognized on the second or third team or as an honorable mention. West Orange had three players recognized as such. The Warriors’ Stone Forsythe (offensive lineman, junior) and the Panthers’ Calvin Ashley (offensive lineman, sophomore) and Dylan Meeks (linebacker, sophomore) were second-team selections. West Orange’s Eddie McDoom
(wide receiver, junior) and Dr. Phillips’ Colby Meeks (offensive lineman, senior) and Vernon Walker (defensive back, senior) were named to the third team. Although no area players were named to the 8A First Team, it was nonetheless littered with players from Central Florida with seven selections. In Class 2A, Foundation Academy had three players recognized. Quinlan Marshall (offensive lineman, senior) and Colby Adamson (punter, junior) were named to the Class 2A First Team.
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SECOND TEAM OL: Stone Forsythe, 6-3, 320, Jr., West Orange OL: Calvin Ashley, 6-7, 280, So., Dr. Phillips LB: Dylan Meeks, 6-2, 215, So., Dr. Phillips THIRD TEAM WR: Eddie McDoom, 6-1, 170, Jr., West Orange OL: Colby Meeks, 6-4, 295, Sr., Dr. Phillips DB: Vernon Walker, 6-1, 190, Sr., Dr. Phillips HONORABLE MENTION QB: Woody Barrett, 6-3, 230, Jr., West Orange RB: Daquan Isom, 5-9, 180, Sr., Dr. Phillips LB: Kelvin Clue, 5-9, 190, Sr., Dr. Phillips
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FIRST TEAM OL: Quinlan Marshall 6-4 285 Sr., Foundation Academy P: Colby Adamson 6-0 205 Jr., Foundation Academy
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Senior Daquan Isom, an honorable mention for the Class 8A All-State Team, was among six DP players recognized last week.
HONORABLE MENTION RB: Gabe Walker 5-11 190 Jr., Foundation Academy
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ZOE SPEARS She may be just an eighth-grader at Central Florida Christian Academy, but Zoe Spears has been a force to be reckoned with all season for the Lady Eagles girls basketball team. A talented player on both ends of the floor, Spears has led CFCA in scoring this season and has several double-digit scoring games to her credit, making her our choice for Athlete of the Week. What’s your hometown? Orlando. How long have you been playing basketball, and how did you get started? Five years. My dad decided I should play, and I didn’t really think so at first, so I went out and tried for the Junior Magic. They said I need to keep working hard, and that’s why I’m where I’m at now. What do you like about playing basketball? I love working with my teammates and working hard, trying to get a basket and trying to get my team to districts. What’s it like as an eighth-grader on varsity when some of the girls you are playing against are 17 and 18 years old? I just try to play to the best of my ability; play like they play. I don’t think about my age and my grade too much. How do you think you’ve done this season? I think I’ve done pretty good. How do you think the team has done, and where do you feel the team can improve? We’ve been doing well; we’ve just got to work on the offensive end. We’re a defensive team, so if we work on our offense, put that together, we’ll be pretty good. What do you like about playing for coach Charlita Williamson? She’s a great coach; she
STATESMEN / 1B career as a soccer player. “Me playing goalie, to be honest, it’s a great thing — it’s what I’ve always dreamed to be,” said Baptiste, who had 10 saves in a win over Ocoee Jan. 9. “I just learned and go for it. “(Playing in college) is also my dream, too,” he said. “It’s what I want to do — I want to play soccer.” Romao will be leaning on his senior defensive duo as the Titans prepare for the stiff competition in the seven-team Class 5A District 4 Tournament, which begins on Monday. With only two teams to advance to the state playoffs and tough
PREP / 1B “That was the best way we could have come out to go into districts, because now we have the confidence that we need to go into districts,” Duran said. Duran added the pair goals to her already impressive re-
HOCKEY / 1B that families that once had to commute a half-hour to Maitland will now be just a hop, skip and a jump away from youth skating lessons and ice hockey leagues. And that’s exciting. Nothing is set in stone, of course. More details and
pushes me to do my best. I’m thankful for having more years to play for her. Districts are nearing — how optimistic are you about your chances? I believe if we work hard on defense and come out strong, we’ll be good whichever team we play. What’s your favorite gym you’ve played an away game in this season? I love Foundation (Academy’s) gym. They have a nice gym, and their floors are pretty nice.
LeBron, are the Cleveland Cavaliers your favorite team? I mean, I like the Orlando Magic. I’m just a LeBron fan — I don’t like (the Cavaliers). What’s your favorite sport here at CFCA to go out and support? I like softball — I think the girls did pretty good last year. What’s your favorite class? I love science; I’m a science person. So what would you like to be when you grow up? I really want to be a doctor, and if I can’t do that, then I’m looking to be a science teacher in college or high school.
Who is your favorite NBA or college player? And why? I love LeBron James — I’m a LeBron James fan. He’s very aggressive in (the paint), and he can shoot outside; he looks for his teammates.
What’s your favorite show on television? I really don’t watch TV like that. But I would say anything that really comes on Disney Channel is really funny.
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As of press time, CFCA had yet to officially post the opening but is set to begin the interview and hiring process within the coming days and weeks. Bonneville, whose daughters still attend the school, said he is looking to take the next step in his coaching career and see what is out there. There a number of job openings currently in the Central Florida area. “Just, career-wise, I felt it’s time to make a move,” Bonneville said. “We left it (CFCA) in a great place, where it’s more of a brotherhood.” Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@wotimes.com.
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Waterstone home sells for $1.33 million The following residential real-estate sales took place from sales Jan. 2 to 8. A home in the Waterstone community in Windermere topped all residential real-estate transactions last week. The home at 11550 Waterstone Loop Drive, Windermere, sold Jan. 2, for $1.33 million. Built in 2014, it has six bedrooms, six baths, two halfbaths, a pool and 7,235 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $183.83.
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The condo at 7550 Hinson St., No. 13C, Orlando, sold Jan. 7, for $550,000. Built in 1985, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,650 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $207.55.
SOMERSET SHORES
The town house at 7313 Somerset Shores Court, Orlando, sold Jan. 5, for $430,000. Built in 1989, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,461 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $174.73.
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The home at 10313 Oakview Pointe Terrace, Gotha, sold Jan. 5, for $348,000 (short sale). Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,312 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $150.52.
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This home in Waterstone features six bedrooms, six baths, two half-baths, a pool and 7,235 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.33 million.
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a pool and 2,877 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $145.99.
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for $240,000. Built in 1989, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,544 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $94.34.
The condo at 5974 Westgate Drive, No. 103, Orlando, sold Jan. 7, for $37,500 (REO/bank owned). Built in 1988, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 991 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $37.84.
The condo at 6125 MetroWest Blvd., No. 111, Orlando, sold Jan. 5, for $112,000 (REO/ bank owned). Built in 2004, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,361 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $82.29.
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The home at 2124 Stillington St., Orlando, sold Jan. 8, for $410,000. Built in 2001, it has five bedrooms, three baths, two half-baths, a pool and 3,358 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $122.10.
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The condo at 3224 Dante Drive, No. 307, Orlando, sold Jan. 7, for $100,000. Built in 2003, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,050 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $95.24.
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The home at 2521 Roat Drive, Orlando, sold Jan. 8, for $420,000. Built in 1999, it has four bedrooms, three baths,
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The home at 311 N. Buena Vista Ave., Orlando, sold Jan. 2, for $72,000 (short sale). Built in 2002, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,276 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $56.43.
MABEL BRIDGE
The home at 11659 Acosta Ave., Orlando, sold Jan. 6, for $480,000. Built in 2012, it has five bedrooms, four-and-onehalf baths, a pool and 3,298 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $145.54. The home at 11425 Chateaubriand Ave., Orlando, sold Jan. 3, for $312,500. Built in 2014, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,115 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $147.75.
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The home at 13319 Vennetta Way, Windermere, sold Jan. 7, for $322,500. Built in 2007, it has four bedrooms, threeand-one-half baths and 2,752 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $117.19.
LAKESIDE AT LAKES OF WINDERMERE
The condo at 11434 Jasper Kay Terrace, No. 1119, Windermere, sold Jan. 7, for $163,000. Built in 2007, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,455 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $112.03.
OXFORD MOOR
The home at 5825 Oxford Moor Blvd., Windermere, sold Jan. 5, for $690,000. Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths, a pool and 4,319 square feet
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The home at 13651 Reams Road, Windermere, sold Jan. 7, for $365,000. Built in 2004, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,096 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $174.14.
WINDERMERE POINTE AT LAKE ROPER
The home at 13013 Lake Roper Court, Windermere, sold Jan. 5, for $640,000. Built in 2001, it has five bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 4,589 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $139.46.
WINDERMERE TERRACE
The home at 12992 Holdenbury Lane, sold Jan. 5, for $324,900. Built in 2014, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 2,842 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $114.32.
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The home at 637 Lake Cove Pointe Circle, Winter Garden, sold Jan. 5, for $339,900. Built in 2014, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 3,915 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $86.82.
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The home at 312 Sunset Oaks Road, Winter Garden, sold Jan. 7, for $212,000. Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,509 square feet. The price per square foot is $140.49.
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The home at 7819 Skiing Way, Winter Garden, sold Jan. 7, for $1.31 million. Built in 2007, it has five bedrooms, fiveand-one-half baths, a pool and 6,848 square feet. The price per square foot is $191.30.
The home at 15155 Masthead Landing Circle, Winter Garden, sold Jan. 5, for $257,900 (REO/ bank owned). Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, twoand-one-half baths and 2,450 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $105.27.
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The home at 1320 Costino St., Winter Garden, sold Jan. 5, for $185,900. Built in 1994, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,679 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $110.72.
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The home at 14949 Speer Lake Drive, Winter Garden, sold Jan. 6, for $355,000. Built in 2014, it has five bedrooms, three baths and 3,152 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $112.63. The home at 5649 Water Pier Lane, Winter Garden, sold Jan. 6, for $349,900. Built in 2014, it has five bedrooms, three baths and 3,142 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $111.36. The home at 6439 New Independence Parkway, Winter Garden, sold Jan. 7, for $270,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2006, it has five bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 3,160 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $85.44.
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The City of Winter Garden is currently seeking applicants for various positions Job descriptions and applications are available online.
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Professional Housecleaning. NOW HIRING! If you love to clean this job's for YOU! 4 openings. M - F, no nights. Fast paced, attention to detail, positive attitude. English required. No criminal history. Each applicant needs their own vehicle. $9-$12/hr + gas$. Call 407-877-7738 after 9 A.M. 1/29nk
Utility Service Worker needed for natural gas utility. Entry level distribution helper position with competitive pay and benefits. Complete job description/application at www.langd.org. Deadline to apply 01/21/2015. EOE 1/15dr
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The City of Winter Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Winter Garden longest established electrical contractor serving Central FL since 1983. All Service Techs are LICENSED Journeymen and Master Electricians. For professional results and competitive rates
call 407-656-5818 EC 13001719
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Sundays 9:45 am - All Ages at Foundation Academy High School 15304 Tilden Road - Winter Garden www.FoundationWorship.com 407.730.1867
STARKE LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH
611 West. Ave., Ocoee Pastor Jeff Pritchard (407) 656-2351 Email: starkelakebaptist@gmail.com
CATHOLIC RESURRECTION CATHOLIC CHURCH
1211 Winter Garden-Vineland Rd. Winter Garden. 407-656-3113
To advertise in the Church Directory plase call 407-656-2121 or email rblankenship@wotimes.com CHRISTIAN WEST ORANGE CHURCH OF CHRIST 1450 Daniels Road Winter Garden 407-656-2770 www.cocwo.com
CHURCH OF GOD OCOEE CHURCH OF GOD
Pastor Thomas Odom 1105 N. Lakewood Avenue, Ocoee 407-656-8011
EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE MESSIAH 241 N. Main, Winter Garden Services: 8, 9:30, & 11am, 7pm www.churchofthemessiah.com
CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION
4950 S. Apopka-Vineland Rd. Orlando Sun.Serv 8:30am, 10:30am, 6:30pm. 407876-3480 www.ascension-orlando.org
METHODIST FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
125 N. Lakeview Ave Winter Garden Service Times: 9:00 AM & 11:15 AM Blue Christmas Service: Dec. 21, 4pm Christmas Eve Services: 5, 7 & 11pm www.fumcwg.org 407-656-1135
PRESBYTERIAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE LAKES, USA
Conroy-Windermere Rd. @ Lincoln Ave. Sunday School 9:00AM, Worship 10:30 407-291-2886 Worship on Wed. 7:00 - 7:30 PM “Come hear the Gospel” Rev. Ferdinand Brits www.pcol.org
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST WINDERMERE UNION CHURCH 10710 Park Ridge-Gotha Rd. Windermere, FL 34786 407-876-2112 Worship times: 9:00am Adult Sunday School 10:00am Worship www.windermereunion.org
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