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The third annual Windermere Wine & Dine event will bring between 650 and 700 people together to benefit the community. Page 3.

Welcome, Danielle! The Windermere Observer has added a new writer to its editorial staff. Danielle Hendrix joined the newspaper Jan. 6. She will cover news, features and sports. Hendrix holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a minor in world comparative studies from the University of Central Florida.

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Singh opens satellite offices Orange County Property Appraiser Rick Singh has opened satellite offices to help homeowners file their Homestead Exemption paperwork. In West Orange and Southwest Orange, offices are available at the following times and locations: 1 to 7 p.m. Jan. 26 and 27, at Windermere Library, 530 Main St., Windermere; 1 to 7 p.m. Feb. 1 and 2, at Winter Garden City Hall, 300 W. Plant St., Winter Garden; and 1 to 7 p.m. Feb. 15 and 16, at Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando.

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Jessie Nowak, 6, had a blast swinging from and climbing up the trees at this year’s Treebute.

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Developers moved new parking spaces away from Hidden Valley in the latest expansion plans. ZAK KERR

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Baby girl inspires Windermere mom’s new jam company.

Redrawn temple lot pleases residents

he town of Windermere celebrated Florida’s Arbor Day with its annual Windermere Treebute Arbor Day Festival Jan. 16 in the Town Square. Children got a bird’s-eye view of the town at the children’s tree-climb challenge, while more experienced climbers tested their mettle in the Geezers in Treezers competition.

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positive Jan. 14 at Bay Meadows Elementary regarding plans for a 3,000-square-foot expansion to the Maa Durga Sri Sai Baba Temple within Buena Vista Commons, located on the western side of the intersection of Third Street and South Apopka-Vineland Road. Constance Owens, of Tri3 Civil Engineering Design Studio, said the difference was a straightforward move of project expansion away from Hidden Valley homes and removing a section of additional parking altogether. Now, in addition to the 3,000-square-foot administrative building used for priest office space, only 130 parking spaces on the eastern edge of the owner’s land and dry retention ponds would be added, Owens said. The dry retention ponds would further separate the commons from Hidden Valley homes abutting the western edge of the lot, as would PVC fencing and landscaping, she said. The total acreage of the property would become 8.52 gross SEE TEMPLE PAGE 4

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Portrait artist Lee Van Holton demonstrated his technique at this year’s Treebute.

Contact Orange County Case Planner Jason Sorenson for more information on Buena Vista Commons PD at Jason.Sorenson@ ocfl.net or (407) 836-5602. Sorenson said this proposal likely would face the Orange County Board of Zoning Adjustment in either March or April, with advertisement in advance.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2016

NAIL POLISH ART 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, at the Windermere Library, 530 Main St. Experiment with colors on and off your nails while crafting and creating with nail polish. Ages 11-18. For information, call (407) 835-7323. WEST ORANGE CHAMBER BUSINESS AFTER HOURS 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, at Health Central Hospital, 10000 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee. Mingle with other business men and women and make new contacts at this monthly West Orange Chamber of Commerce event. Cost is $5 in advance and $10 at the door for chamber members and $25 for others. Call the chamber at (407) 656-1304 for information.

FRIDAY, JAN. 22

BABY BASH 11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 22, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Participants in this new baby series will sing, play and work on motor development skills. This month is the discovery of everyday items. Up to age 2. Call (407) 835-7323 for information.

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TUNNEL CREATURES 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at the Windermere Library, 530 Main St. Dig up some fun with stories, arts and crafts all about underground creatures. Ages 3-5. Call (407) 835-7323 for details. ECOSATURDAY: RADICAL RAPTORS 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, in the Vera Carter Environmental Center at Tibet-Butler Preserve, 8777 County Road 535, Orlando. The Audubon Birds of Prey Center in Maitland takes several native Florida birds for an entertaining and educational program. All ages invited; space limited to 50 people. For information, call (407) 8766696.

MONDAY, JAN. 25

ARTSY TODDLER 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Paint, paste, glue, stamp and cre-

ate. Young children will enjoy stories, songs and exploring age-appropriate art experiences. Ages 1-3. Seating is limited. Registration recommended by calling (407) 835-7323. CAREERSOURCE JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Spend time with experts from CareerSource Central Florida. Explore the services it provides and learn how to connect with employment opportunities using career counseling, skill development workshops and more. For information, call (407) 8357323.

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FAIRYTALE STEM 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 27 through March 2, at the Windermere Library, 530 Main St. This multi-part series will feature classic fairy tales with a twist. Help characters solve their problems through science, technology, engineering and math activities. Ages 6-12. Seating is limited. Registration required by calling (407) 835-7323.

older can participate in a basic women’s self-defense class instructed by a police officer who is certified using S.A.F.E. self-defense techniques. Event is free. Register at (407) 6563636, Ext. 4076 or kprice@ wgpd.com. WOMEN’S WELLNESS: A WHOLE NEW YOU 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, at the Windermere Library, 530 Main St. Mothers, design a healthy lifestyle that you love and can pass on to your children! Learn how to nourish and energize your body through wholesome and delicious food. Explore subtle lifestyle modifications to create a healthy, sustainable life. For more, visit awholenewlife.net.

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ECOSATURDAY: PRE-K FINGER PRINTS 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, in

the Vera Carter Environmental Center at Tibet-Butler Preserve, 8777 County Road 535, Orlando. Listen to a wetland tale and take a short stroll through the woods before painting an imaginative scene from nature using finger paint. Ages 4 to 6. For more information, call (407) 876-6696. FIVE INEVITABLE ELEMENTS OF WRITING 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, at Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Ken Eulo, bestselling author and writer of screen, stage and Broadway, has more than 13 million books in print and in nine languages. Registration required at (407) 835-7323.

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Windermere uncorks annual fundraiser The third annual Windermere Wine & Dine event will bring between 650 and 700 people together to benefit the community. DANIELLE HENDRIX STAFF WRITER

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f the idea of an evening filled with fine-wine tastings, Central Florida’s top restaurants and music — all for a good cause — entices you, Windermere Wine & Dine is where you’ll want to be Jan. 30. Next Saturday will mark the third year for the event, which will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Windermere Town Hall and Terrace. Event host and certified wine specialist Craig Lopus said restaurant and wine stations will be set up around Town Hall, and VIP tents and tables will be on the nearby basketball court. “There’s going to be all the top restaurants in Central Florida; we’re responsible for providing all the wine,” Lopus said. “We have a great relationship with all of our wine suppliers, so they’ll be there pouring wine and talking about their wines to all the attendees, and they’re all fine wines. It should be a good time had by all.” Out of 44 VIP tables, 43 already have sold. Additionally, out of 225 individual tickets, there are only about 20 left for purchase. Individual tickets cost $100 and include event admission and a commemorative take-home wine glass. VIP tables, which seat 10 people, are priced at $1,000 and include guaranteed seating under a lighted tent, butler service and two bottles of wine for the table. In the last two years, Windermere Wine & Dine has raised more than $100,000 for the community, with $35,000 raised the first year and $65,000 the second. This year’s event is expected to be bigger and better, with more people, a bigger silent auction and more sponsors on board. Lopus and his wife, Kathy, who own the Windermere franchise of Tim’s Wine Market, created the event as a way to give back to the town they love. “We were trying to figure out, ‘What could we do in a big way to bring the town together for one night of the year for a great event?’” Craig Lopus said. “So we came up with Windermere Wine & Dine. We had envisioned 300 to 350 people, maybe 10 restaurants

WINDERMERE WINE AND DINE WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30 WHERE: Windermere Town Hall and Terrace, 520 Main St., Windermere TICKETS: Individual tickets are $100; VIP tables (10 people) are $1,000. To buy, visit windermerewineanddine.com or Tim’s Wine Market of Windermere, 428 Main St., Windermere

Bake Me a Cake Cabot Creamery Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants Crafted Block & Brew Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse Dexter’s Dixie Cream Cafe Ellie Lou’s Brews & BBQ Hawkers Asian Street Fare Highball & Harvest Kitchen and Bar Javatino Coffee Morton’s The Steakhouse Nine18 Restaurant Nothing Bundt Cakes Ocean Prime Palm Restaurant Pilars Martini Bar Ravello Roy’s Restaurant Slate Restaurant Stonewood Grill & Tavern The Boathouse The Capital Grille The Whiskey VOM FASS Yard House

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Windermere Preparatory School plans expansion Plans include a new performing-arts center, expanded café and revamped parking accommodations.

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and between 50 to 60 wines. This year, we’re looking at between 650 and 700 people, 26 restaurants, 120 wines and obviously a much bigger night.” They are involved in charitable efforts to support the local community and have supported organizations, such as the Windermere Rotary Club and Homes for Heroes. They also have hosted numerous fundraisers for Olympia High, as well as for Thornebrooke and Windermere elementaries. Proceeds from Windermere Wine & Dine have traditionally been split among four organizations — the Mustang Education Fund, the Windermere Historic Preservation Board, the Windermere Tree Board and the Windermere Parks and Recreation Board. This year, the proceeds will be turned over to the town, which will evaluate several groups’ proposals for improving the town. “There’s a lot of money that could be spent to improve the overall town infrastructure that couldn’t be justified by a tax increase, but now we’ve given them the opportunity to have disposable funds to do some of the nice-to-have things that improve life in Windermere for all the residents,” Craig Lopus said. Money raised from the first two events was used to install electrical outlets along the streets so food trucks in town for Family Food Truck nights wouldn’t have to use their generators, which create a lot of noise and burn gas. This year, Craig Lopus hopes some of the funds will be used to improve the town’s WiFi infrastructure and increase its bandwidth. “We’ve just been welcomed with open arms,” Craig Lopus said. “We’re now part of the community, and this is our ‘thank you’ to the town for giving us the opportunity to run such a great small business.”

DANIELLE HENDRIX STAFF WRITER WINDERMERE Just down the road

from what will eventually be the relief school for West Orange High, Windermere Preparatory School has its sights set on development, too. Orange County and Windermere Prep staff are set to host a community meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21 at the school’s Learning Commons Building to introduce several expansion plans that would require revisions to the private school’s master plan. P l a n s i n c l u d e a n ew 48,000-square-foot, two-story visual- and performing-arts center; relocation and consolidation of the current maintenance facility; a size increase of the existing café from 1,000 to 7,000 square feet; changes to north and west landscape berms; and roadway modifications to improve traffic flow on campus. School leaders also want to increase the current enrollment from 1,200 to 1,600 students and cut the current staff from 300 to 250. These plans come just months after Orange County Public Schools broke ground on the West Orange High relief school, located less than one mile away from Windermere Prep’s campus. Some residents opposed locating the relief school within the West Windermere Rural Settlement. Contact Danielle Hendrix at dhendrix@orangeobserver.com.

COMMUNITY MEETING WHEN: 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21 WHERE: Windermere Preparatory School, The Learning Commons Building, 6189 Winter Garden Vineland Road, Windermere INFORMATION: OrangeCountyFL.net

“We have a great relationship with all of our wine suppliers, so they’ll be there pouring wine and talking about their wines to all the attendees, and they’re all fine wines.It should be a good time had by all.” — Craig Lopus, event organizer and owner of Windermere’sTim’s Wine Market

THE CHANGES n Construction of a twostory, 48,000 visual- and performing-arts center n Expansion of the school café from 1,000 to 7,000 square feet n Relocation and reduction of the existing maintenance facility from 6,000 to 3,000 square feet n Increase student enrollment from 1,200 to 1,600 and decrease faculty from 300 to 250 n Modification to north and west berms n Modifications to roadways to better accommodate traffic circulation

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The voice of experience

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Observer “If we are to build a better world, we must remember that the guiding principle is this — a policy of freedom for the individual is the only truly progressive policy.”

Growing up in foster care has made Julia Schaffer sympathetic to the needs of the children in the system. AMY QUESINBERRY RHODE COMMUNITY EDITOR METRO WEST When

Julia Schaffer was just 3 years old, she was placed into foster care through Community Based Care of Central Florida because of abuse in the home. She was adopted at age 9 in Indiana and immediately moved to a new life in St. Cloud — but the adoption was terminated four years later because of sexual abuse. Now 21 and living in MetroWest, Schaffer is concentrating her energy on being the voice of today’s children in foster care. For her work, she was named the Orlando 2015 Youth Advocate of the Year by Florida’s Children First. “I have always wanted to become involved in advocating,” Schaffer said. “Growing up in

“Growing up in foster care I felt like I did not have a voice. Therefore, I have been selfmotivated to be a voice for all those that have been silenced.” Julia Schaffer

foster care I felt like I did not have a voice. Therefore, I have been self-motivated to be a voice for all those that have been silenced. “I have been through many ups and downs in life, but I am most thankful for winning foster youth advocate of 2015,” she said. “I am appreciative that I have been given so many opportunities to travel and speak in representation of former, current and future foster youth. I aspire to continue to take advantage of any opportunities that come my way and impact the many lives I encounter.” Schaffer is a senior at Florida State University and will graduate April 30 with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and a minor in sociology. But she doesn’t plan on stopping there. In the fall, she hopes to continue her studies with the goal of obtaining one master’s degree in business management with a minor in finance and another in nonprofit management. “I want to eventually start a business that focuses on crossover youth that are juvenile delinquents and foster youth,” she said. “I want to help them make a change, give them a second chance. I plan to focus on leadership, professionalism, rehabilitation, building resumes, job application, volunteering and working on self-goals.” Until then, she has plenty of

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MetroWest resident Julia Schaffer was named Orlando’s 2015 Youth Advocate of the Year by Florida’s Children First.

work to do. She is the 2015-16 Public Ally of Central Florida and helps recruit foster families as a foster parent recruitment coordinator. Public Allies is a program of Community Based Care of Central Florida that focuses on the improvement of the educational outcomes for children in the foster care system and young adults transitioning to adulthood. She serves as president of the Youth Advisory Board in Osceola County, where she encourages her peers through education and optimism; she is a member of Florida Youth SHINE, a youth-run, peer-driven organization that empowers current and former foster youth to

become leaders within their communities; and she was a member of Foster Club in 2014-15. Schaffer has embraced her childhood experiences and moved on. “I am in contact with my biological family now that I am an adult,” Schaffer said. “I forgive my mother for her choices, and I am thankful for who I have become in spite of my circumstances. I have been blessed to have some amazing role models in my life: my sister, Kayla Schaffer; my mentor, Michelle Carlton; Keri Flynn; and Jennifer Mezquita.” Contact Amy Quesinberry Rhode at aqrhode@orangeobserver.com.

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acres with the 2.59 additional acres from 16 parcels, which would be rezoned from Country Estate District to Planned Development. One resident raised a concern of construction noise between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., but she learned the noise had actually emanated from construction related to Lake Ruby development. Paul McGarigal, a real-estate agent and nearby resident, liked the redrawn plan. “I’ve come to all these meetings and listened to everybody, and I got to tell you, as a Realtor, I’m amazed that the developer’s willing to make all these changes,” McGarigal said. “It seems like a no-brainer. It seems like he’s doing everything to help everybody in the back.” Owens added a willingness to make no parking in the dry retention areas a condition of the developer’s agreement. Another woman asked whether any chance of apartments being built on the lot existed. District 1 Orange County Commissioner S. Scott Boyd said there would be no chance because it would not fall under the future land use. Residents asked Owens what businesses were planning to move into various spaces in Buena Vista Commons. She said she was hoping one empty building would turn into medical offices, with the idera of a dance sutdio at one point for another unoccupied building.

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WINDERMERE OBSERVER Rich Hattier, of Louisville, Kentucky, was a fierce competitor in the Geezers in Treezers competition.

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Nine-year-old Sophia Torrento showed no fear as she climbed higher and higher into the trees.

Guests also were able to pick up free trees, learn planting tips at the “Ask the Arborist” booth and enjoy live music. The Windermere Tree Board, Tree Climbing Concepts Training Team Inc., Windermere Garden Club and Duke Energy Florida sponsored the event, which benefited Windermere’s Urban Forestry program. — MICHAEL ENG

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Windermere girl pounds pavement with Aaron Diaz Julia Paulsen was one of five to win a spot in the Jan. 7 Disney Family Fun Run 5K via video contest.

RUN THE WORLD, GIRLS The mission of Girls on the Run — based in Charlotte, North Carolina — is to make every girl in the world know and activate a limitless potential she can freely, boldly pursue. Groups of eight to 20 girls learn a 24-lesson curriculum from certified Girls on the Run coaches in three parts: understanding selves; valuing relationships and teamwork; and understanding how we connect with and shape the world. Running is a primary motivational tool to inspire the girls’ lifelong health and fitness while building confidence through accomplishment. It is part of a program developing and reinforcing physical, social and psychological abilities, especially the notion girls can achieve great things. For more information, visit GirlsOnTheRun.org.

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Julia Paulsen, 9, a fourth-grader at Windermere Elementary, might not have known who Aaron Diaz was before running in the Disney Family Fun Run 5K Jan. 7, but more than 15,000 knew who she was after Diaz posted a picture of them at the run.

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Julia met actor Aaron Diaz at a private dinner the day before the run.

Julia partnered in the run with Diaz, a famous Mexican-American actor, by being one of five winners in the Girls on the Run Orlando video and essay contest held in late 2015. She also won a night at the Grand Floridian Resort and a one-day park pass with her brief answer to how Windermere Elementary’s Girls on the Run team has helped her boldly pursue her dreams. “It helps me meet new friends and be confident,” Julia said to sum her experience with Girls on the Run, a nonprofit that has teams of girls meet twice a week to learn life skills through interactive lessons, such as running games. This 5K began at 6:30 a.m., so Julia and her mother, Judy, had to wake earlier than bright and early — well before sunrise — with a long but unforgettable day ahead of them. “I ran at Epcot for the 5K and went to a dinner at the California Grill and saw the fireworks,” Julia said in a list of just a few aspects she enjoyed. At the race start, the Paulsens and Diaz gathered at the front for pictures and were in line with the first runners released for the race, Judy said. Then Diaz ran with Julia the whole way, before she asked to stop at the finish line so Judy could cross with them — all together.

Julia celebrated her race finish with a voyage in Magic Kingdom.

Julia likes running because it builds her strength, she said, having run in races held by Southwest Aquatics and at Lake Eola Park. For the Disney Family Fun Run 5K, Julia was glad to have time with Diaz, but as one of four siblings, Julia was even gladder to have time with someone else. “I liked spending time with my mom — without my siblings around,” she said.

“I liked spending time with my mom — without my siblings around.” Julia Paulsen

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The Boys & Girls Club performed an inspirational song for the crowd at Winter Garden’s celebration. Left: Shy Kelly proudly held a sign during the Winter Garden community march.

Deciding to stick with love If you’re looking for a cat that loves to cuddle, Matty (ID# A339172) may be the perfect addition to your family. The 9-month-old cat loves to play with toys, but he craves the attention of human companions even more. The friendly cat is very talkative and likes to greet his human friends. Orange County Animal Services is located at 2769 Conroy Road in Orlando, near the Mall at Millenia. The shelter is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Ruth Berlus performed with the Boys and Girls Club.

In January, Orange County Animal Services is reducing the pet adoption fee to $20.16 in celebration of the new year.

For more information, call (407) 836-3111 or visit ocnetpets.com. Critter Corner showcases local animals available for adoption. If you run a shelter or animal rescue and wish to participate, contact Staff Writer Jennifer Nesslar, jnesslar@orangeobserver.com.

Sebrenia Brown, of the city of Winter Garden, gets festive for the celebration.

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ARTS + CULTURE A Windermere resident creates jam with flavors that you might not expect.

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Writing for WAR Troy Schmidt, the downtown campus pastor at First Baptist Windermere, worked on a book complementing “War Room,” a successful movie currently in theaters. JENNIFER NESSLAR STAFF WRITER WINDERMERE

When the movie “War Room” released in theaters this year, it raked in $67 million, a success for a movie with a budget of $3 million. The movie, directed and produced by a team led by Alex and Stephen Kendrick, is the story of a family who appears to have a great life on the outside but is on the brink of falling apart when one of the family members discovers how powerful prayer really is. The movie was accompanied by a series of books that provided additional teaching on prayer, and a Windermere pastor played a key role in writing one of the books. Troy Schmidt, the downtown campus pastor for First Baptist Church Windermere, wrote “This Means War: A Strategic Prayer Journal,” the book in the series geared toward teenagers. It was a new kind of book for Schmidt, who typically writes children’s books and daily devotionals. “What excited me was it was something different and challenging, and I wanted to go for it,” he said. His background and knowledge of the Bible through his writing for the American Bible Challenge helped him to get the job. Schmidt had to take the Kendricks’ idea

and make it work for them. Schmidt was initially connected through his agents, Bill Reeves and Brian Mitchell, of the Working Title Agency, and he went through a two-hour phone interview to get the gig. Schmidt got writing instructions at the beginning, and he wrote the first draft in about oneand-one-half months. PRAYER ISN’T A RITUAL

“This Means War” is a prayer journal with Bible teaching sprinkled throughout. The project goal was to get teenagers thinking as they went through the book. While working on the book, Schmidt was also in Los Angeles working on the show “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” Each morning, he would wake up at 5 a.m. and work on “This Means War.” At 9:30 a.m., he would head out to work on the show. Along the way, Schmidt learned important lessons about prayer. He was writing “This Means War” and a book of his own — “The 100 Best Bible Verses on Prayer,” which comes out in early 2016. “Prayer isn’t a ritual; it’s a relationship,” Schmidt said. “I think too often we don’t treat prayer as a dialogue with God, meaning I’m talking, He’s talking. We

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“Dennis the Menace.” It was everything he dreamed, but he found life to be unfulfilling. It led him to turn to a church, pick up a Bible and discover God’s love for him. “It completely changed my life — my perspective on things,” he said. He and his family moved in 1992 to Florida so Schmidt could take a job writing for “Mickey Mouse Club.” He came on the church staff at First Baptist Church Windermere in 1997 and worked in several different roles before becoming campus pastor of the downtown campus. He has worked on game shows such as “The American Bible Challenge” and “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” He started working on the Hermie series with Max Lucado in 2002 and saw his work begin to get published. Since then, he has written about 30 books, some self-published.

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Zack Wallace Zach Wallace, a senior forward for the Dr. Phillips boys’ soccer team, helped the Panthers to an 8-1-6 start with his scoring prowess and leadership. Wallace’s pair of assists Jan. 7 helped a comeback 3-3 tie against Apopka after he scored both goals in the team’s 2-1 win Jan. 5 at Gateway – its fifth straight. He also scored three goals Dec. 14 versus Lake Brantley in a 5-3 win.

Where did you grow up? I grew up first in Kingston, Jamaica, and then moved here in Orlando when I was in the fourth grade. It was uncomfortable at first, but … I’ve always been an outgoing person. It kind of helps that I was younger, too, because people didn’t really judge me as much, and then eventually I just fit right in. What got you into soccer? Pretty much my family. I’m Jamaican, so my dad played, my brother — pretty much everybody. Is there a goal you’ve scored this season that stands out? My favorite goal so far this season was in the very first game, against Boone. It was my second goal of the season. It was to win the game. We were tied 1-1. We were still trying to figure ourselves out. Coming from down to tie it and then win was a good feeling. I remember I was pretty tired but the guy who was guarding me was also pretty fast, so I just pushed – I ran as fast as I could – and I ended up beating him. It was just me and him, so once I beat him, I got the shot off and it went in.

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THE BASICS School: Dr. Phillips High Sport: Soccer Year: Senior Hometown: Kingston, Jamaica

Windermere Prep ended a losing streak to The First Academy last week, while Dr. Phillips scored consecutive upsets over two of the state’s elite programs.

Do you have any colleges in mind? I’m looking at University of the Cumberlands, EmbryRiddle, Andrew College in Georgia and Carroll College in Montana. What kind of movies do you like? I’m a “Harry Potter” person. I actually read my first one when I came here, literally my first year here. I read them all up to the seventh one in my fifth-grade year. I really like them a lot. It was just the story, it was really interesting. I guess I put myself in the story, like I was Harry Potter.

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It was a non-district game that wasn’t even on the schedule originally, but the Jan. 13 contest between Windermere Prep and The First Academy was a big deal — even if there are no real implications from the Lakers’ 64-60 victory in front of a capacity crowd. I should follow that with a disclaimer: Yes, I’m aware Windermere Prep did fall to the The Master’s Academy a few days later, 83-74, in a televised game. That, though, doesn’t take much away from the significance of the victory over the Royals for two reasons. First, the Lakers were playing their fourth game in five days. Second, The Master’s Academy is really good, too, and you don’t need to go undefeated to make it to Lakeland. The significance is that, after Windermere Prep fell to The First Academy four times last season — including in a district championship game and in a regional playoff contest that ended the Lakers’ season — they finally got over the hump. Windermere Prep did so in a playoff-esque atmosphere in front of one of the largest home crowds in program history. It did so with one of its best players dealing with what may have been one of the most hostile environments of his young career, too. Yes, the contest was a home game, but fans of the Royals travel well, and one corner of the court was blanketed by TFA students who echoed a chorus of “traitor, traitor” every time David

What are your hobbies? I really enjoy video games. I like electronics — building circuits and stuff. FIFA, of course; I play (Call of Duty); Battlefield – I’m actually a big Battlefield fan. I like it more than Call of Duty. Is working with electronics something you’re thinking of for college? Definitely. I want to either do electrical engineering or business. I was even considering aeronautics, but … I think I’m probably going to do engineering. All the schools I’m looking at right now are interested in engineering. My dad is an engineer, so I think it might have stemmed from him. What would you say is your favorite meal? Probably — believe it or not — lunch. I’d say lunch because you normally have a choice on your lunch. My mom cooks every day, so I don’t really get a choice on dinner most of the time, and I don’t really eat breakfast. I love Jamaican food, like curried chicken. I love Five Guys Burgers. Burger 21 is pretty good — I had that yesterday. What else have you liked to read? I also liked the “Series of Unfortunate Events.” I’m still looking for that next one to catch my attention like “Harry Potter” did .

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Windermere Prep fought to a 64-60 win over The First Academy in front of a capacity crowd Jan. 13.

Nickelberry — who transferred to the Lakers last summer from the Royals — touched the ball. Nickelberry scored a gamehigh 21 points, anyway. Teammates Parker Davis and Xion Golding chipped in with 19 and 11 points, respectively, and Golding hit two free throws in the closing moments to seal the victory. Through all of it, coach Ben Wilson’s squad showed poise and maturity. “We’re just different across the board,” Wilson said afterward, reflecting on the difference a season can make. “We’re just better across the board.” Of course, the Lakers weren’t the only team covered by the Windermere Observer that had a good week. Somehow, coach Anthony Long’s Panthers keep trending upward — even with two significant senior departures from the roster.

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Keyed by senior Justin Tucker and junior Nick Smith, Dr. Phillips boys hoops picked up two huge wins last week. The Panthers (16-3) defeated Oak Ridge Jan. 12, 80-75, and Melbourne Jan. 16, 80-74, in a game that was televised. For some added perspective, Oak Ridge is the third-ranked team in the state in Class 8A, and Melbourne is the topranked team in the state in Class 7A and also was undefeated at the time. Heading into the weekend, the Panthers will have four more tuneups left before the district tournament begins. With a 23rd consecutive 20-win season in sight, Long’s underclassmen-heavy squad may be one of the region’s most pleasant surprises — one that may not be done surprising yet, either.

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CLASS 8A, DISTRICT 3 TEAMS: West Orange, Apopka, Evans, Wekiva LOCATION: Apopka High, 555 W. Martin St., Apopka GAME: 7 p.m. Jan. 29 THE BUZZ: At 15-4, Wekiva figures to be the favorite, while a young West Orange squad has a good shot at advancing on to regionals.

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CLASS 8A, DISTRICT 5 TEAMS: Dr. Phillips, Olympia, Cypress Creek, Freedom, Oak Ridge LOCATION: Oak Ridge High, 700 W. Oak Ridge Road, Orlando GAME: 7 p.m. Jan. 29 THE BUZZ: Rivals Dr. Phillips and Olympia could very well meet to decide the district after each had success during the regular season.

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have shaken off the wounds off a slow start against a brutal earlyseason schedule. After a 2014-15 campaign that marked the first year of a true rebuild following the program’s dynastic run from 2011 through 2013, the Panthers are winning games again — right according to plan. “I wanted to step it up and made it a tough schedule this year, so early in the season, we took some brutal losses to some great quality teams,” Jones said. “So when we came back in January, (the hope was) we would have learned a lot to compete with teams in the Metro and other local teams.” Although the Panthers have

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Jones and his staff have been encouraging talented junior guard Tiffany Tolbert to be more aggressive on offense. If last week is any indication, it seems she got the message. Against district rival Olympia Jan. 12, Tolbert poured in 29 points to anchor a 60-41 win for the Panthers. It was a career-high at the time — until four days later, when the junior guard dropped 31 points on the road in Tallahassee against Chiles High in a 68-29 blowout victory. Sandwiched between those two performances was a 28-point night Jan. 15 in a 60-49 loss to FAMU High. “This is probably one of Tiffany’s best games I’ve seen all year,” Jones said after the game against Olympia. “She has the skill, she has the capability and we’ve been pushing her to be a little more aggressive offensively — and that light switch finally came on.” Of course, Tolbert’s strong play is not a standalone entity. As a team, Dr. Phillips has been on a roll the past few weeks. Dating back to Dec. 29, the Panthers (10-13) have won seven of eight contests and

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For someone such as Alexa Stahl, an up-and-coming sophomore for the Panthers who finished as a runner-up in the 110-pound weight class at the district meet, there can be a few reasons. “My brother and my dad lift weights, so they inspired me,” said Stahl, who, along with several other Dr. Phillips, Olympia and West Orange competitors, will advance to the regional meet Jan. 21. “Also, coach Mo (Panthers coach Moushaumi Robinson) — I just love her. She’s the best.” Indeed, the sport is one where the energy and likability of a coach is particularly important. Coaches such as Robinson, a former Olympian, and White not only have to help the girls improve and create a unity among them, but also, they have to scour their respective campuses to find prospective athletes and then encourage them to come out for the team. Stahl, who also plans on cheerleading next year, said there seems to be a unique dynamic between girls who cheer and cross-train

with girls weightlifting, even though the two sports share a season on the FHSAA calendar. Olympia’s Ayanna Blake-Harris, for instance, is usually on the bottom of the pyramid as a cheerleader, so lifting weights seemed like a natural fit. Since giving weightlifting a shot, Blake-Harris said she has come to enjoy the atmosphere at big meets, where teammates not only cheer for one another but also encourage competitors from different schools. “I love it; I’ve made so many new friends from different schools just being here,” said Blake-Harris, also a sophomore. Although many of the competitors at a meet may be strengthening their bodies for another sport, Dr. Phillips senior Ketondra Cuyler — who placed first for the Panthers and is also a standout in track and field — notes that doesn’t mean there isn’t a focus and zeal for the task at hand. “When we’re here, this is what’s on our mind,” Cuyler said. “When I’m lifting, I’m not thinking about track and field, I’m thinking about weights — I’m thinking about

winning. I know (my teammates) feel the same way, too.” Finally, for a coach such as Robinson, there is another element to growing the sport that is part of a bigger picture. As someone whose own athletic background meant being a woman with a strong physique, Robinson also wants to instill in her lifters that they can be athletic and strong while still retaining their femininity. “A lot of times, in high school, there’s a stigma that if they’re strong, or fast or athletic, that it’s masculine or it’s not feminine,” Robinson said. “I’m just proud that I can be their coach and show them an example of a strong woman and make them proud to be strong.” Perhaps some of the local athletes will be so strong that they even advance to the state competition Feb. 5 to 6 in Kissimmee. One lifter sees it as an expectation. “I want a ring,” Cuyler said. “I want to leave DP with a ring on my finger.” Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@orangeobserver.com.

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