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OUR TOWN + W.G. to host competition Fourteen young women from throughout Florida will compete in the Distinguished Young Women “Count Our Stars” competition at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at the Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. Participants in this year’s competition have stayed with West Orange host families while they visited several local organizations, including the Winter Garden Chick-fil-A, Golden Pond Communities, the Winter Garden Heritage Museum and the Winter Garden Art Association.
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See inside for our new Arts & Culture section. PAGE 11A
West Orange honors the life, work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. PAGES 8-9A
West Orange bests Apopka for district crown. PAGE 1B
big voice, big stage by Steven Ryzewski | Sports Editor
DP dean John Magrino calls college national title game The longtime West Orange educator was the voice in AT&T Stadium as the Ohio State Buckeyes battled the Oregon Ducks. DR. PHILLIPS — If you listened closely during the College Football Playoff’s National Championship Game on Jan. 12, you might have heard a familiar voice and not even known it.
The public address announcer at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, for the game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Oregon Ducks was none other than John Magrino — an administrative dean at
Dr. Phillips High School. In addition to his duties as an employee of Orange County Public Schools, Magrino has been working on the side as a professional public address announcer at sporting events
since he took his first paid gig with the Orlando Cubs, a minor league team that used to play at Tinker Field, in the mid1990s.
SEE MAGRINO / PAGE 6A
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TEAM GRACIE by Michael Eng | Executive Editor
by Amy Quesinberry Rhode Community Editor
+ AARP opens new location
Builder opens new community
AARP Foundation TaxAide will be providing its tax services at a new West Orange location this year. In addition to the services it provides at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee, AARP also will have a staff available at the Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard St., Winter Garden. Services will be available from 8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, Feb. 1 to April 15, at Jessie Brock, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays at the West Oaks Library. For more information, visit aarp.org.
+ Miller finishes basic training U.S. Army Pvt. Nicholas B. Miller has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field-training exercises. Miller is the son of Michelle Miller, of Winter Garden, and husband of Briana Miller.
Taylor Morrison has started development of a new community in Horizon West.
Photos by Michael Eng
The Stalvey family — parents Tiffany and Ben and children Braxton and Gracie — will be regulars at the new Central Florida Dreamplex in Clermont. Gracie has Rett syndrome, a rare postnatal neurological disorder.
DREAM ON
Following the recent opening of the Central Florida Dreamplex, a physical therapy center unlike any other for children and adults with disabilities, one Winter Garden couple is excited about the possibilities it holds for their daughter, Gracie. CLERMONT — Like any father, Ben Stalvey has big dreams for his baby girl, Gracie, a 4-year-old with one of the brightest smiles you’ll ever see. The dreams have nothing to do with a future career, fame or fortune. They’re purer than that. Ben is dreaming for progress in the skills with which his daughter uses her Tobii, an eye-tracking machine that gives Gracie, who has Rett syndrome, a way to communicate. “My goal for her is that she can navigate those pages to say, ‘Daddy, I love you,’” Ben says. It doesn’t stop there. On Gracie’s 16th birthday, Ben already plans to borrow a buddy’s truck to take her out for a spin. “Oh, she’s gonna drive,” Ben says, with a grin. “I just won’t tell my buddy what we’re doing.” And then, sometime after
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There are just three homes there now, but many more are expected to rise from the ground this year as homebuilder and developer Taylor Morrison opens the newest neighborhood in West Orange County’s Horizon West area. The Cove at Hamlin is situated along Hamlin Groves Trail just east of the State Road 429 intersection with New Independence Parkway in south Winter Garden. It is 15 min-
SEE HAMLIN / PAGE 6A
DEVELOPMENT by Zak Kerr | Staff Writer
Windermere takes steps on Rosser The plans include adding 13 units on 10 acres on Conroy Windermere Road.
CENTRAL FLORIDA DREAMPLEX The Central Florida Dreamplex, which held its grand opening Jan. 10, is a center for fitness and recreation designed for families with special needs. The facility blends alternative therapy, adaptive sports and recreation activities, and group fitness
classes for the entire family into one location. It is the brainchild of Amy Gomes, a pediatric physical therapist, and is under the umbrella of the Central Florida Pediatric Therapy Foundation.
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SEE GRACIE / PAGE 6A
Barbara Stanczak. See the photo on PAGE 5B.
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John Magrino had a great view of the field the pressbox at AT&T Stadium.
WINDERMERE — The Windermere Town Council unanimously approved the first hearing on rezoning of 10 acres at 9501 Conroy Windermere Road as the first step in the potential development of Rosser Reserve on Tuesday, Jan. 13. The developers agreement and preliminary development plan also passed as part of a package vote. The plan currently calls for 13 units, and the 10 acres were rezoned from agriculture to planned unit development.
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INDEX Arts & Culture.......................11A Classifieds..............................7B
Community Calendar..............2A Crossword...............................5B
History..................................15A Obituaries.............................15A
Sports.....................................1B Weather..................................5B
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015
COMMUNITYCALENDAR THURSDAY, JAN. 22 Tai Chi Class — 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, at the Tom Ison Seniors and Veterans Center, 1701 Adair St., Ocoee. The West Orange Seniors invite the public to attend this free event. For more information, call (407) 592-4498. 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.
FRIDAY, JAN. 23 7th Annual Orlando Home & Garden Show — noon to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, at the Orange County Convention Center, 9990 International Drive, Orlando. Hall NA2 will be transformed to feature local home and garden experts, kitchen and bathroom contractors, interior designers, “Do It Yourself” seminars and more. The show will also include celebrity appearances by Brian Santos, “The Wall Wizard,” and Food Network star Chef Emily Ellyn, the “Retro Rad Chef.” Tickets are cash only and sold on site. The cost is $9 for adults and $6 for seniors; free for ages 16 and under and active duty military. For more information, visit orlandohomeandgardenshow. com. 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. With fluffy cotton balls, soft feathers and sticky paint, enjoy playtime with stories, activities and more. Ages 3 to 5. (407) 8357323.
SATURDAY, JAN. 24 Health and Wellness Expo — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at West Oaks Mall, 9401 West Colonial Drive, Ocoee. Event will include free health screenings, giveaways and other activities. Organized by Health Central Hospital and West Oaks Mall. Health Care at Hull Avenue Park — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at Hull Avenue Park, 525 W. Hull Ave., Oakland. The public is invited to enjoy this free event, presented by VITAS. Take advantage of free diabetes testing, tips on how to eat healthy, eye screenings, health insurance information, kids’ activities, giveaways and a special presentation by VITAS. Russell T. Myers, (813) 857-8785. Kids’ Night Out — 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at the West Orange Recreation Center, 309 W. Crown Point Road, Winter Garden. Children ages 5 to 10 will enjoy an evening of activities and fun. The cost is $6 per child and includes a snack. For more information, call (407) 254-9304 or visit OrangeCountyParks.net. Rollercoaster Science with the Orlando Science Center — 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at the Tibet-Butler Preserve and Vera Carter Environmental Center, 8777 Winter Garden-Vineland Road, Orlando. Demonstrate how the forces of inertia, gravity and friction affect motion while building a roller coaster model. Trace the flow of energy as it converts from potential to kinetic along the track. This is event is appropriate for ages 7 and up; limited to 32 participants. To register, call (407) 876-6696.
Rummage Sale — 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at the Church of the Messiah, 241 N. Main St., Winter Garden. The church welcomes the community to attend. For more information, call (407) 656-3218. Toy Story Movie and Craft — 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at the Windermere Branch Library, 530 Main St., Windermere. Go to infinity and beyond with a special 20th anniversary screening of “Toy Story” with a craft. Ages 6 to 12. (407) 835-7323.
MONDAY, JAN. 26 Artsy Toddlers’ Program — 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Bring your toddler to sing songs and read stories. The Artsy Toddlers’ program introduces basic concepts focusing on literacy and art. Children ages 2 to 4 years old. To register, call (407) 8357323. Book Character Classics — 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26, at the Windermere Branch Library, 530 Main St., Windermere. Help us bring your favorite children’s book characters to life with stories, games and crafts. Ages 3 to 5. (407) 835-7323. CareerSource Central Florida —10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, at the Winter Garden Branch Library, 805 E. Plant St., Winter Garden. Spend some time with the experts from CareerSource Central Florida to explore the services they provide and get connected to employment opportunities using career counseling, skill development workshops and more. (407) 835-7323.
TUESDAY, JAN. 27 Gaining Financial Control of Your Divorce — 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, at the Windermere Library, 530 Main St., Windermere. Avoid common financial mistakes made during the divorce process. Learn about the sources of money that may be available as
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BEST BET Windermere Wine & Dine — 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at the Windermere Town Hall & Terrace, 520 Main St. A vast array of fine wines, sparkling, white, rosés and reds covering all the major wine regions of the world, will be available to sample or by the bottle. Gourmet food will be available from popular town eateries, including Dexter’s, Stonewood and Ocean Prime. Guests will also enjoy live music under the stars. Tickets are $75 per person. Tables of 10 are available for $1,000. All proceeds will benefit the town of Windermere’s children, community and heritage. For more information, visit windermerewineanddine.com. a result of divorce. Each attendee will receive a copy of the Institute for Divorce Financial Analyst’s Divorce Survival Guide For more, visit OrlandoAdvisors. com. Sunshine State Book Club — 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, at the West Oaks Branch Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. This month’s pick from the Sunshine State Readers List for third- through fifth-graders is “When Life Gives You O.J.” by Erica S. Perl. Join the book club for crafts, prizes and fun. (407) 835-7323.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 28 Self-Defense Awareness & Familiarization Exchange — 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, at the City of Ocoee Police Department, 646 Ocoee Commerce Parkway. The Ocoee Police Department will present this free, three-hour presentation on self-defense and safety awareness for women. Space is limited to the first 15 eligible participants. Lead instructor Officer Patera Scott will be using the S.A.F.E. curriculum approved by the National Self Defense Institute. Participants must be at least 13 years old. For more information or to register, call (407) 905- 3160, Ext. 3024.
THURSDAY, JAN. 29 Paranormal Investigations: Breaking the Myths — 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, at the West Oaks Branch Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Journey into the unknown with the Beyond Investigators team for a closer look at the myths surrounding the paranormal. Experience a hands-on tour of the equipment used in the field. (407) 835-7323.
FRIDAY, JAN. 30 Job Fair — 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Jan. 30, at John Bridges Community Center, 445 W. 13th St., Apopka. Rep. Randolph Bracy III, Florida House of Representatives, District 45, and CareerSource Central Florida invite the public to attend this upcoming job fair. This is a free event. Businesses looking to promote open positions should register early. To reserve a table, visit careersourcecentralflorida.com/ district45jobfair. The Big Orange Awards — 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, 4401 Floridian Way, Lake Buena Vista. At this annual event, the West Orange Chamber of Commerce will honor the people and businesses that have facilitated opportunity in the
West Orange community. The Business Member(s) of the Year and other award winners will be announced. The cost is $66 for chamber members. For non-members, the cost is $76. To purchase tickets, visit wochamber. com/calendar/event_details/ the_2015_big_orange_ awards.
SATURDAY, JAN. 31 Docs Who Rock — 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at the groove at Universal CityWalk, 6000 Universal Blvd., No. 700, Orlando. Attendees will enjoy an evening filled with great food, drinks, music and dancing. Funds will benefit patient environment enhancements at Dr. P. Phillips and Health Central Hospital. To purchase tickets, visit orlandohealthdocswhorock.com. Maleficent Movie and Craft — 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Winter Garden Branch Library, 805 E. Plant St., Winter Garden. Watch the story of one of Disney’s most iconic villains, Maleficent, and make a magical craft. Ages 11 to 18. Stress First Aid — 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 31, in the Gleason Room at Health Central Hospital, 10000 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee. Stress First Aid is a flexible, multistep process for the timely assessment and care of stress reactions or injuries. This free course is helpful to not only those performing clinical tasks but also those who are stressed due to the rigors of life. To register, call (407) 2961815, Ext. 1815. The Green Scene — 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at the TibetButler Preserve and Vera Carter Environmental Center, 8777 Winter Garden-Vineland Road, Orlando. Walk the trails and learn to identify plants and their uses. Some preferred, practical field guides also will be reviewed. This event is free and available for ages 10 and up. For more, call (407) 8766696.
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WHERE THE HEART IS by Zak Kerr | Staff Writer
by Amy Quesinberry Rhode | Community Editor
Commission denies request for rezone Developer Al Sohaibi is seeking to build 11 homes on a seven-acre parcel off Remington Road.
Sgt. Stephen Tovet and Maj. Gen. Michael Regner gathered with many for photos.
HOME FOR A HERO An Oakland home was built for U.S. Marine Sgt. Stephen Tovet and his wife, Krystina. OAKLAND — More than a hundred local residents and former members of the armed forces gathered on site at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, for the flag-raising ceremony preceding the dedication of a new home at 303 Cross St. in Oakland to a retired Marine sergeant and his family. The new home was the sixth put together as part of Home at Last 2014, a special project of West Orange Habitat for Humanity that serves the families of disabled military veterans of recent campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan. It now belongs to U.S. Marine Sgt. Stephen Tovet and his wife, Krystina. Retired Marines Master Gunnery Sgt. Jim Hawn, president of the Central Florida Marine Corps Foundation, was the master of ceremonies for the flag-raising ceremony, which included the presentation of the flags of both the Marine Corps and the U.S. to Tovet, as well as the dedication of a monument at the base of the flagpole in front of the house. “This is a memorial that is based on what Sgt. Stephen Tovet wanted to say,” Hawn said of the monument.
TOVET’S STORY
“But today is also about Sgt. Stephen Tovet,” Hawn said. “Sgt. Tovet enlisted in the Marine Corps on the 26th of June 2006, taking his recruit training
got … unpacked, when there was a massive earthquake in Haiti, and so (the Third Battalion, Second Marines) was once again called out and went down to Haiti, back aboard their ship, the Bataan,” Hawn said. “Down in Haiti, Sgt. Tovet and his fellow Marines provided food and water to the Haitians and also conducted patrols … just to deter any kind of crime.” In 2011, Tovet began his fourth tour of duty outside the nation in just five years. He and his unit were deployed to Afghanistan. “Sgt. Tovet’s tour came to a sudden and devastating end when he stepped on a mine,” Hawn said. “Lima Three-Two lost seven people on that combat tour. The bronze plaque at the foot of the flagpole reflects Sgt. Tovet’s tribute to his comrades; it reads, ‘Remember the fallen; cherish the living; honor them all.’” The blast of that IED occurred May 30, 2011, in Hel-
More than a hundred people gathered for the flag raising at the new house. … in South Carolina. After recruit training, Sgt. Tovet went to Camp Geiger. Sgt. Tovet then moved across (Marine Corps Air Station) New River to (Marine Corps Base) Camp Lejeune proper, where he served as a machine-gunner with Lima Company, Third Battalion, Second Marines. But he didn’t spend all of his time at Camp Lejeune.” In 2007, after graduating in June 2006 from Apopka High School, Tovet and members of his battalion were deployed to Iraq, fortunate to return in the following year without any casualties, Hawn said. Tovet and his division were deployed aboard the U.S.S. Bataan the next year, as part of a Marine expeditionary unit surveilling the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea, he said. “They returned and barely
mand Province. The explosion gravely injured Tovet’s left leg, left hand and lower right leg, which led to amputations of his left leg above the knee and part of his left hand, as well as surgical reconstruction of his left hand, lower right leg, ankle and foot. He was in a coma for about a week and transferred to the U.S. Army hospital in Landstuhl, Germany, before another transfer to the Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland for further treatment and rehabilitation. He ultimately returned to the Orlando area, where he was born, and reconfirmed his wedding vows with Krystina in 2012, after rehabilitation was complete. They had married in 2010 at the Apopka Courthouse while Stephen was on leave and were living in an old modular house in disrepair,
difficult for him to navigate in his wheelchair.
FLAG RAISING AND DEDICATION
The Marine Corps League hoisted the colors at the Tovets’ new home.
Retired Sgt. I.W. Hattcher Jr. and the Marine Corps League Detachment 1120, of Clermont, performed the flag raising, while an instrumental rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” played, followed by the Marine Hymn. The public then had an opportunity to view the Tovets’ new home, before full furnishing. The home has several spacious bedrooms, a full kitchen and a twocar garage, all stemming from the foyer in the living room. It is all navigable for Stephen “The bronze in his wheelchair, plaque at the including a Roman foot of the flagshower he can roll straight into without a pole reflects Sgt. lip or door inhibiting Tovet’s tribute to his movement. his comrades; it At 11 a.m., the dedication ceremo- reads, ‘Remember ny began at Oakland the fallen; cherish Presbyterian Church Christian Life Centhe living; honor ter, where the Marine them all.’” Corps League again presented colors for — Ret. Master Gunnery “The Star-Spangled Sgt. Jim Hawn, Central Banner,” this time Florida Marine Corps performed by WenFoundation president dy Proctor, and the Pledge of Allegiance. A series of speakers culminated with Marine Maj. Gen. Michael Regner, the staff director of the Headquarters Marine Corps at the Pentagon. The Tovets received a Bible and key before sharing their remarks and thanking everyone Designers who supported this endeavor had accesfor them. Proctor performed sibility for “God Bless the USA” to end the Tovet in formal ceremony for a barbemind for cue reception. the master Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@ bathroom. wotimes.com.
Photos by Zak Kerr
OAKLAND — In a meeting hall packed with residents, Oakland town commissioners voted to deny a rezone request that would increase the density allowed on a seven-acre parcel off Remington Road. Every seat was taken, and folks were standing along the walls of Oakland’s meeting hall Jan. 13 at the first town commission meeting of 2015. Many were there in opposition of a rezone request by developer Al Sohaibi. Sohaibi, represented at the meeting by attorney Nick Asma and engineer John Kirby, wants to build a subdivision of 11 single-family homes and is requesting the zoning designation be changed from R-1A to R-1. Property with a R-1A zoning yields an average of three dwellings per acre; R-1 allows more with 3.6 to 8, so lots can be smaller. The land is currently a vacant orange grove. Sohaibi has stated his intent to keep the project at 11 houses and create open areas and park space. Oakland’s Planning & Zoning Board recommended the project be forwarded to the town commission for review. The discussion centered around three important factors: compatibility of use, allowed density and a comparison of the existing and proposed designations. John’s Landing, which is adjacent to this property, is zoned R-1. Town Planner Max Spann stressed to those in attendance that the dwellings proposed are not low-income homes, duplexes or apartments. The main concern of residents opposing the neighborhood was that the smaller lots would yield smaller houses that would devalue their own property. Both Mayor Kathy Stark and Commissioner Willie Welch were not in attendance. Following the denial, the project will be sent back to the Planning & Zoning Board.
IN OTHER NEWS • Town Manager Dennis Foltz discussed ongoing issues with Oakland’s ZIP code: problems with identity and with funding. Oakland has three ZIP codes in its Joint Planning Area, the area that, at some point, he said, will reasonably be in the town limits. Homes in historic Oakland that don’t have home delivery and require a postal box at the town’s post office use 34760; Killarney, which has a “post office” next to the town’s post office, uses 34740; and all other residential areas that have home delivery either at the address or in a neighborhood box are served from the regional post office station in Winter Garden and use 34787. Foltz said he is concerned mostly with the commercial development along S.R. 50. ABC Bus, Oakland’s largest employer, is located on S.R. 50 and has a Winter Garden 34787 address. If the issue isn’t addressed, it could create identity problems. Also, some financial distributions from state or federal sources are made based on ZIP codes, and Foltz doesn’t want Oakland to miss out on any funds. • A mobile farmers market called Fresh Stop has inquired about visiting Oakland twice monthly. A Lynx bus has been repurposed and has special refrigerated racks for fresh vegetables and fruit. The program reaches about 16 communities each month. • Ron and Kathy Kalish, the new owners of the house at 18 W. Vick St., said they would be renovating the home. Neighbors had expressed concern about safety because the dwelling is known locally as “the mold house.” Kalish is a state-licensed building contractor and a state-licensed mold assessor, and he assured residents the renovations would be done safely.
PROJECT APPROVED
The commission approved another zoning map amendment proposition. The applicant had asked that a vacant 22.5-acre parcel be rezoned from I-1 Industrial to planned unit development. The family-owned property is north of State Road 50 across from Remington Road. The applicant, Keene Trust, is requesting the rezoning to commercially develop the area in the future. The property will be described as Mixed-Use Activity Center on Oakland’s Comprehensive Plan future landuse map. Spann, the town planner, said that moving forward with the development would force the developer to plant permanent, higher-quality trees. It is currently a pine-tree forest, and these trees can be removed and replanted at any time.
TRANSPORTATION
Brent Lacy, director of transportation planning at the Orlando office of Littlejohn Engineering, gave a presentation on transportation and how it will correspond with Oakland’s projected growth in the next 20 years. He pointed out five major development locations within the town limits — including commercial property along S.R. 50, Oakland Park and Lake Apopka Sound — and he shared possible reliever roads that could help filter traffic. This includes a new roundabout at the intersection of J.W. Jones, Oakland Avenue and S.R. 50; connector roads on the east and west sides of Florida’s Turnpike; and an extension of Sadler Avenue from
Tubb Street to Motamassek Road. Another major loop road would take Motamassek from Oakland Avenue south to S.R. 50 then west to Tubb, north across S.R. 50 and connecting back to Oakland Avenue at its western end. Several trails and trail loops are also possibilities. Part of Oakland’s plan is to promote non-motorized transportation around town and to enhance the trail system. “Our intent for folks who come in here is to get out of their cars and use the trail, maybe use a shuttle system,” Town Manager Dennis Foltz said. “We will have a trail system in addition to the current West Orange Trail. The intended ‘Dead Man’s Loop’ trail would loop through (Florida’s) Turnpike property, past the cemeteries, along Sadler by the garden over to Tubb and up Tubb to tie back into the trail.” Commissioners and staff were amenable to the suggestions, but their biggest concern was the recommendation to widen Oakland Avenue to three or four lanes. “We hope to not have the issue of four-laning Oakland (Avenue),” Foltz said. Lacy responded, “It has been identified as a need in the future, but it’s not something you have to do.” At the conclusion of his presentation, Lacy said the town’s existing transportation network would not serve the demand, and improvements are needed to develop a multi-modal network. Contact Amy Quesinberry Rhode at aqrhode@wotimes. com.
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HISTORY LESSON by Amy Quesinberry Rhode | Community Editor
WHEN CITRUS AND RAILROAD WERE KING The son and the grandson of two former citrus barons shared their stories of life in the business more than 60 years ago. OCOEE — Francis Heidrich was 17 when he took the bookkeeper’s position for his father’s fruit and produce business, which had offices in the Tavares, Orlando & Atlantic Railroad depot. While handling the finances for Herman J. Heidrich & Sons, the teen also kept his ears open for a truck horn, which signaled the arrival of fresh produce. “Many times it was Claude Hawthorne with a load of 48-quart hampers of cabbage or escarole,” said Heidrich, now 94. “I would open the refrigerated car doors, and he would bring a hamper to the doorway of the car, where I would stack them and cut up a 300-pound block with an ice pick into roughly 60-pound chunks from five tons that I had unloaded in the car earlier.” That Hawthorne was Thomas “Claude,” who was born in 1891 and a founding member of the Ocoee Citrus Growers Association. He was a grower of leafy vegetables, including red cabbage on land now owned by the Manheim Orlando auto auction. His son was William “Billy” Hawthorne, and his grandson is Milton “Claude” Hawthorne, all of whom have lived on the family property in Minorville that was purchased in the 1880s. The grandson lives there today. Francis Heidrich and the younger Claude Hawthorne got together recently to reminisce about “old Ocoee” and the days of railroading and farming.
SHIPPING FROM OCOEE
Heidrich’s father, a wholesale fruit and produce businessman in Philadelphia, came to Winter Garden in 1932, during the middle of the Great Depression, to seek a better life for his family. He stayed at the Edgewater Hotel in Winter Garden for $30 a week, including meals. It would be three years before he would bring his family south. The Heidrichs lived at the corner of Anderson Street and Rosalind Avenue for a few years. This land, incidentally, was part of 20 acres of a pineapple farm owned by P.H. Britt, of Winter Garden, at the turn of
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This home belonging to William “Jack” Minor and his wife, Eliza Hawthorne Minor, was built in Minorville around the turn of the 20th century. It was built with lumber harvested from the property and milled at the sawmill they constructed on the site. The home no longer stands, but a descendant, Claude Hawthorne, lives on the family property.
Top: The Ocoee depot was built in 1915. Passenger service was discontinued in 1938, but produce was shipped from two nearby packinghouses and a pulpwood company until 1969, when the depot was taken out of service.
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Francis X. Heidrich, left, and Claude Hawthorne shared many stories of old Ocoee. Hawthorne’s grandfather and Heidrich’s father did business together, and Heidrich remembers unloading cabbage off Hawthorne’s truck and packing it in ice for shipping on the trains. the 20th century. The elder Heidrich opened his office in the railroad depot, with its long loading platform and two offices, financing and marketing the product of vegetable growers in the area, including names such as Hawthorne, Maguire, Bennett, Freeman, Tilden, Sadler, Cannon, Britt, McMillan, Seidel, Austin, Karst and Pounds. “We would order so many refrigerated or already-bunker-iced cars late in the afternoon for the next day,” Francis Heidrich said. “They would be placed during the night. In modern times, the bunkers are not iced, as the cars are cooled by mechanical refrigeration.” His father rented a small citrus packinghouse belonging to Bill Pease in Ocoee in the late 1940s, but it wasn’t large enough, so he moved the entire operation in 1948 to Robinson Street in Orlando. This was across the railroad tracks from the office of citrus magnate Dr. Philip Phillips. Heidrich said: “Dr. Phillips picked my dad up in his limousine and took him to Howard Johnson’s for lunch. The pur-
Citrus labels were important for identifying a company’s produce. pose was to see if Dad was interested in buying his groves.” When Herman J. Heidrich & Sons outgrew its Robinson office, a 60,000-square-foot packinghouse was built on Highway 441 near Rosemont. “By the mid-’60s, we were the largest fresh fruit shipper in the world,” Heidrich said. His father also developed what he called Heidrich’s PutPut Ice Bunker Refrigeration. He described the device: “A partition with a 12-inch vent in the bottom was put across the front of the 24-foot semi-trailer. A large fan was then installed at the top of the partition, and
the fan received its power from a Briggs & Stratton small engine mounted on the outside of the trailer. The purpose was to blow the cold air across the top of the load and then be sucked into the bottom of the bunker and up through the ice to refrigerate the air circulating through the load. “In the process, we became the world’s largest fresh peach shipper,” he said. His father expanded his business and became a grower in 1948, planting citrus near Reunion and Walt Disney World.
MAINTAINING THE HOMESTEAD
There’s a lot of history surrounding Claude Hawthorne’s house in the Minorville area of Ocoee, east of Bluford Avenue and north of West Colonial Drive. Orange groves circle the property, and machinery from days gone by dots the yard. The weathered remains of a nursery expose a metal skeleton, and a house once occupied by Hawthorne Grove Service supervisors sits to the northeast, nearly swallowed by trees.
Hawthorne knows his days of living tucked in the heart of the family land are numbered. A developer is working on a plan for City Center Place Ocoee, which calls for retail, restaurants, office and medical office space, a hotel and a convention center. It will be located between Bluford and Lake Bennet, right where Hawthorne calls home. His great-grandfather, James P. Hawthorne, started planting citrus groves in 1889 on the land along Maine Street, once a historic brick road that was the original route to Orlando, off Bluford. The family business eventually operated the oldest overhead irrigation farm in the world, Claude Hawthorne said, and the property still has one of the oldest farm seepage wells in the area. A seedling grove once wrapped around his grandmother’s house, and he remembers the seeding trees grew quite tall. “When I was a kid, I had to stand on the roof of my father’s truck to even think about touching the bottom leaves,” he said. “Why don’t we grow them like that today? They’re full of seeds; a lot of the fruit drops before it gets ripe.” A series of freezes damaged some of the citrus groves, but it wasn’t a complete devastation for the family.
“Thank God Claude had cabbage-growing,” Hawthorne said. The Hawthorne and Minor families merged when Mary Lucy Farmer (whose mother was Daisy Minor) married Thomas Claude Hawthorne. In another connection, Eliza Griffin “Lide” Hawthorne married William J. “Jack” Minor.
CREATING MINORVILLE
William J. “Jack” Minor settled in the area of West Colonial Drive and Bluford Avenue in Ocoee in the 1880s and built a home for his family, which included wife Lide, with lumber harvested from the property and milled at the sawmill they constructed on the site, according to “A History of Ocoee and its Pioneers,” by Nancy Lillian Maguire. A railroad came through from Apopka to Kissimmee, and when a station was built in the Ocoee area, Minor was named station agent and asked to name it. He called it Minorville. The station existed for about 50 years near the southwest corner of Colonial and Bluford. Longtime Ocoee residents still refer to the area as Minorville, although it was never incorporated and had, at most, eight families living there. Contact Amy Quesinberry Rhode at aqrhode@wotimes. com.
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WHAT IS GERSON THERAPY? The alternative dietary Gerson Therapy was developed by Max Gerson (1881-1959), a Germanborn American physician who originally came up with the idea as a cure for his debilitating migraines. He further claimed it was a cure for cancer and most chronic, degenerative diseases. This natural treatment activates the body’s extraordinary ability to heal itself through an organic, plantbased diet, raw juices, coffee enemas and natural supplements, according to gerson.org. Rather than treating only the symptoms of a particular disease, the website states the therapy treats the causes of most degenerative diseases: toxicity and nutritional deficiency. An abundance of nutrients from generous amounts of fresh, organic juices are consumed every day, providing the body with a super-dose of enzymes, minerals and nutrients. These substances then break down diseased tissue in the body, while coffee enemas aid in eliminating toxins from the liver.
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Boy who couldn’t eat now can stomach 12 foods
Eight-year-old Silas Harger’s diet consists of mainly vegetable juices and soups and a limited number of solids. MONTVERDE — Silas Harger gets to try one new food every month. In November, it was an organic sweet potato, plain, of course, but the 8-year-old Montverde boy was thrilled. And his body tolerated the vegetable, which is a huge deal for him and his family. When The West Orange Times published a story on Sy in September 2010, he had just been diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis, a relatively uncommon inflammatory disease that causes an allergic reaction to all food. At the time, he was surviving on water and a special amino acid-based formula; anything else triggered swelling in his upper and lower esophagus. Four-and-a-half years later, in addition to sweet potatoes, he can also eat apples; broccoli; vegetable soup with onions, tomatoes, celery, leeks and potatoes; and quinoa oatmeal. He drinks an abundance of carrot juice and green juices with lettuce, chard and green pepper. He can drink apple juice, too, “but he likes to eat (apples) solid,” his father, Jordan Harger, said. “We encourage that because we don’t want him to lose his ability to chew.”
SY’S JOURNEY
When the family received the official diagnosis nearly five years ago, the Hargers spent two years doing traditional treatment. Sy and his parents, Jordan and Heather Harger, traveled to Cincinnati four times a year, and Sy endured endoscopies and biopsies. “In-between those periods, he was doing food trials,” Jordan Harger said. “They would introduce about a food a month, and we would go back about every three months to see how he was doing with
the endoscopy. “He was failing every time,” he said. So, all foods were removed from his diet, and he received his nourishment from an elemental nutrient formula — for a year. But Sy’s digestive tract was still reacting negatively. “We thought, ‘Where do we go when your kid isn’t even responding to anything at all?’” Harger said. “Doctors in Cincinnati said, ‘We don’t know what to tell you. Nothing we’re doing is working.’” One alternative was to put Sy “on a ridiculous amount of steroids,” his dad said. “But there were too many risks, and it wasn’t even a cure. We came home absolutely devastated.” Then God intervened, Jordan Harger said. A friend told Heather Harger she had heard about a therapy that is usually used for cancer patients. Could it help Sy? “At this point, you’re willing to do just about anything,” Jordan Harger said.
THE GERSON THERAPY
In 2012, the Hargers visited the Gerson Institute in San Diego to learn about this new therapy option. After asking all the questions, dedicating hours to researching the therapy and saying many prayers, they decided to try it. Financially, they didn’t know how they were going to manage it — he’s a firefighter; she home-schools their four children — but their faith has seen them through. A $2,500 juicer was needed for the diet, and one appeared on their doorstep. Members of their church, Mosaic in Oakland, also organized a fundraiser that brought in enough money for more than a year of therapy for Sy;
the Hargers stretched it out for 22 months. “The only explanation is that we have a God that loves us and loves Sy and takes excellent care of us,” Jordan Harger said. “We look back on that in awe.” The Gerson Therapy is not for the faint of heart, Heather Harger wrote in her No Muck Media blog. “Although it’s intense, time-consuming and costly, it has been worth it to so many to see their loved ones recover from serious or fatal diseases,” she wrote. “I have to say that I’m very thankful for it, and it’s worth all of the work to see our boy eat again.” Every day, Heather Harger spends eight hours detoxifying, cleaning, preparing and juicing the foods her son will consume. The juices must be consumed fresh, and Sy must drink the green ones, especially, within two minutes. He drinks 10 to 12 juices a day, and his mother spends three to four hours daily cutting his food: 20 to 25 pounds of produce. The Hargers spend an average of $1,000 each month on Sy’s food. The full-time commitment to this therapy comes with great sacrifice — “How reduced our lives have become socially, recreationally, relationally,” Jordan Harger wrote — but the Hargers know this and have embraced it for their son’s health. “If you saw the difference between Sy’s health before the therapy and now, you would understand why we keep going,” he said. Last November, another endoscopy was done, and doctors were astonished. Sy’s results came back completely normal. “Once we listened, learned and prayed, we obviously made one of the best decisions we could ever make,” Jordan Harg-
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A plate full of broccoli brings a huge smile to 8-year-old Silas Harger’s face. It is one of the few foods his body tolerates. er wrote on the blog. “This decision opened door after door, and we are where we are today because we went all-in on this.”
ENTERING MISSION WORK
One of those doors is the opportunity to share their love of God and put Jordan Harger’s medical knowledge and Heather Harger’s knowledge of nutrition to use in South Africa. The family, which includes three other children, is currently living on the campus of Youth with a Mission in Montverde, a community that specializes in interdenominational missions. The Hargers started an aquaponic pond to help Sy, but they have used it to share food with people in need, as well. “We feel like God has directed our path,” Jordan Harger said. He is taking a trip to South Africa soon to look at what opportunities are available for him to serve medically and for
the family to serve a role, too. “We need a place where we would have what we needed for Sy, in terms of organic and for his therapy, but also to step across the road and serve people in need,” he said. “I believe God wants to use all of our family with our gifts and skills to serve people who need it. “Sy has been the driving force in this — his desire to share his life and his story and his faith,” he said. Heather Harger still keeps up with her blog so people whose children have health issues can reach out to her. And although there is no cure for EE, Sy is in remission. “Doctors would say he is in remission, (but) we believe that Sy is completely healed,” Jordan Harger said. “We know that this is working. We know that he is healthy. He is doing well.” Contact Amy Quesinberry Rhode at aqrhode@wotimes. com.
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WHAT IS RETT SYNDROME? Rett syndrome is a unique postnatal neurological disorder first recognized in infancy and seen almost always in girls. It has been most often misdiagnosed as autism, cerebral palsy or non-specific developmental delay. Rett syndrome is caused by mutations on the X chromosome on a gene called MECP2. Rett syndrome causes problems in brain function that are responsible for cognitive, sensory, emotional, motor and autonomic function. These can include learning, speech, sensory sensations, mood, movement, breathing, cardiac function, and even chewing, swallowing and digestion. Symptoms appear after an early period of apparently normal or near-normal development until 6 to 18 months of
GRACIE / PAGE 1A she turns 18, Ben wants to walk her down the aisle, symbolically recommitting her to God. Now, with the opening of the new Central Florida Dreamplex, a therapy center for children and adults with disabilities, the Stalveys, who live in Winter Garden, have a central location at which to work toward all these goals. And more. Ben, a member of the Dreamplex’s Dream Board, celebrated the center’s grand opening Jan. 10 in Clermont with Gracie, his wife, Tiffany, and their son, Braxton. The Dreamplex offers families with children with disabilities a central location at which to host their physical, occupational and speech therapy sessions. It’s also the brainchild of Amy Gomes, who has been Gracie’s physical therapist since she was 18 months old.
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Gracie just wasn’t hitting her milestones. At 1 year old, she wasn’t crawling and sometimes would even fall over when she was sitting up. Her doctor also diagnosed her with hypotonia — low muscle tone — and ordered a few tests. In the months following her birthday, doctors ordered more lab work, checked Gracie for hip and spine problems and placed tubes in her ears to help with her chronic ear infections. “We were told that it could have been the ear infections that were the cause of the delays,” Tiffany wrote in her fam-
HAMLIN / PAGE 1A utes from downtown Winter Garden. Upon build-out, this neighborhood will have 250 homes in the mid-$200s, with floor plans ranging from 1,900 to 4,900 square feet. Also featured are 165 homes built in the urban cottage style and including detached rear garages connected by a covered breezeway. Taylor Morrison held a grand opening last weekend to introduce the three cottage plans. “Saturday was a success,” said Kristin Vuckovic, marketing manager. “About 100 people attended the two-hour event, and several of them have come back already to take another look.”
life, when there is a slowing down or stagnation of skills. A period of regression then follows when the patient loses communication skills and purposeful use of the hands. Other problems may include seizures and disorganized breathing patterns while the patient is awake. In the early years, there may be a period of isolation or withdrawal when the patient is irritable and cries inconsolably. Over time, motor problems may increase, but in general, irritability lessens and eye contact and communication improve. Rett syndrome presents many challenges, but with love, therapy and assistance, those with the syndrome can benefit from school and community activities well into middle age and beyond. Source: rettsyndrome.org
ily blog. “I put all my hope in this surgery.” But, when the 18-month mark came and went, and Gracie still wasn’t walking, doctors suspected something else was wrong — perhaps mitochondrial disease, which can cause many of the symptoms Gracie exhibited. More tests followed — MRI, EEG, Oral-Pharyngeal Motility Study and more lab work. The results of those tests landed the Stalveys with a neurologist at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, where Gracie endured even more blood work and a 24-hour EEG. The EEG results showed global brain dysfunction and sent the Stalveys on to meet with a geneticist and a pediatric ophthalmologist. They also scheduled a muscle biopsy in Atlanta, which revealed mitochondrial dysfunction, but doctors still didn’t think they had discovered the root of Gracie’s symptoms. That revelation didn’t come until April 2013. “I was on my way to drop off Gracie and Braxton when I got the email of the test results,” Tiffany wrote. “I thought for sure like all the other tests that it would say negative, but not this time. It was a long, detailed report that my daughter has Rett syndrome. At that moment, I’m not sure what even went through my mind. I even went to work like a normal day. Crazy … right? Maybe I was in shock, maybe disbelief — I’m not really sure. “I didn’t understand what Rett syndrome meant, but I do now,” she wrote. “I know that in this past year, she has lost the words that she once had.
And a variety of guests came through, she said, adding that these homes are perfect for all age groups, from newlywed couples to retirees to families. The 1,938-square-foot Hancock home has two bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths, a large granite kitchen island with an abundance of kitchen cabinets and separate eating space. There is a two-story family room and home office. The Sheen has three bedrooms and three-and-onehalf baths in 2,228 square feet. It includes a guest suite off the main entrance and a two-story granite kitchen; the second floor features a split plan and sitting room. The 2,444-square-foot Butler cottage includes three bedrooms and two-and-onebaths with a home office,
She has gradually lost control of her hands. She cannot feed herself. Some days, she cannot sit up, and some days, she is too clumsy to walk without hurting herself. She does not play with toys. She has seizures. She does not sleep well at night. “I could go on about all the things that this horrible disease has taken from my little girl,” Tiffany wrote. “We have had to navigate all the feelings that come with it. My heart constantly aches. I’ve had to make sure that I do not isolate myself from friends, family and other people and let it consume my life. It’s tough stuff.”
BLESSING
Tiffany’s blog post didn’t end there. “It has been one year since I have been given a blessing — if I’m willing to take it as that,” she wrote. “If you decide to look at life through Gracie’s eyes, you see what life is really all about. Through so many struggles, she is still smiling. She makes you enjoy the little things. ... None of us is guaranteed another day, but we so often forget. With Rett syndrome, you can’t forget; you are reminded every day. It also reminds me how much I need to have faith and cling to God. I absolutely cannot do this without Him.” With that security in faith, the Stalveys move forward. There are great days. There are horrible days. There was the day — Feb. 12, 2012, before Gracie’s diagnosis — that their home burned to the ground. The fire forced the Stalveys into a temporary living situation with family members, but it also helped Gracie take her first steps, thanks to the hard flooring in the home. “You can definitely see God’s work in our lives,” Ben says. “That fire — that was getting us ready and prepared to lose the daughter we thought we had. So many people helped us through that situation, and that was before Gracie began regressing. Everything worked out exactly how it was supposed to — as frustrating as it is, sometimes.” That’s why Ben is ready to speak about his daughter — and Central Florida Dreamplex — to anyone who will listen. The Stalveys will be regular visitors of the facility for Gracie’s ballet and tae kwon do classes and other therapies. “She loves music, and she loves to perform,” Tiffany says, smiling. “‘Shake it Off’ is one of her new favorites.” Although there is no cure for Rett syndrome, the Stalveys hope keeping Gracie active and stimulated will help her retain as much of her fine- and
CENTRAL FLORIDA DREAMPLEX ADDRESS: 2400 S. U.S. 27, Suite B201, Clermont HOURS: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays PHONE: (352) 4044085 gross-motor skills for as long as possible. And of course, they know to cherish every minute with their daughter. “Gracie is such a blessing,” Tiffany wrote. “God gave us her to teach us so much. She brightens a room and brings people so much joy. … Find the sun through the rain and choose to laugh instead of cry. I don’t need a doctor to tell me how progressive it is. Our lives are progressive — you don’t know when it will be your last day. I try and focus on what Gracie can do and not what she can’t. God helps me to be strong and smile even when it’s hard.” Contact Michael Eng at meng@wotimes.com.
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Children who receive physical, occupational, speech, or early-development therapies can receive their treatments at the Dreamplex, which includes a 24-foot-long rock wall, an Exerbike gaming system, a GameCycle, and gymnastics equipment. The occupational therapy room features Nintendo Wii games, the Timocco interactive game set and a therapeutic listening program to focus on sensory integration. The Central Florida Dreamplex also serves as a fitness center for the entire family. A selection of cardiovascular and strength-training equipment allows members to get in a workout while a family member receives therapy or participates in a group class. The facility’s class schedule includes ballet/dance, tae kwon do, music therapy, autism movement, adaptive yoga, tumbling and gymnastics. The current location is temporary. Within the next several years, Gomes plans to open a 100,000-squarefoot facility at Wellness Way in Clermont. That facility will have ice-skating rinks, sports courts and fields, a therapeutic pool and meeting rooms. For more, e-mail info@faithprojects.org. Source: cfdreamplex.com
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MAGRINO / PAGE 1A Magrino has been the public address announcer for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers since 1998, but before that, the former athletic director for the Panthers got his start back in 1995 while at Cypress Creek High School, where former Bears coach Dave Langdon gave him a chance. “(Langdon) gave me an opportunity to jump behind the mic and kind of give it a shot,” Magrino said. “I always wanted to do it and thought I could do it pretty well if given a chance. “He was just one of those guys that just gives you a chance to do something, and it turned out to be a really good experience, and then one thing led to another and to another, and then you have what happened (on Jan. 12).” What happened on that day was not the first time Magrino has worked on such a big stage — though it may be the most memorable. Magrino has served as the public address announcer for the Bowl Championship Series National Title Games in 2008 and 2013, but this year’s game was the first time that college football’s champion was decided by a four-team playoff. “It becomes a Super Bowllike atmosphere,” Magrino said, describing the difference between this year’s game and the past two he had called. “This is what everybody’s been waiting for, and it’s only going to get bigger and better as we go on. It’s exciting to be a part of that.”
WINDERMERE / PAGE 1A Members of the council had plenty of concerns about the details of the plan, though. “I’m a little concerned about having no left-hand-turn lane,” Council Member Mike Pirozzolo said. “I’m concerned about the size and scale of the sign, and let me just say broadly that (the developers) talk a lot about being consistent with the town, when in fact, they’re trying to be consistent with other areas in Orange County. There’s very nice homes on the other side of the street there, so we need to blend with them, and we’d like it to be less grand and more consistent with the town. We need to address emergency vehicle access on the north end.” Other concerns included stormwater systems and how tall and far walls and columns of the development would be, relative to the road. The council was generally positive toward the developers’ proposal. “It’s well thought out; it’s well laid out; it’s obviously very nice,” Council Member Jim O’Brien said. “I know we’re looking for that grand feel (with the walls), but we just want to make sure that you scale it, and we hear you, but also, here among residents in the community, that is going to be a little jarring to some folks. You could meet the security needs, the pricing needs and the noise-level needs while just lessening some of that imposing issue.” Developers will pay $40,000 in fees for the impact of construction and traffic on the town as part of the developers agreement, should the council approve the entire project. Across Conroy Windermere Road from the proposed development area, on the southern side, is the Isleworth development, which includes the Isleworth Country Club. To the west is Jennifer Lane, and to
That Magrino has had the flexibility to pursue his career while still fulfilling his obligations at Dr. Phillips High School has been something he credited to the administration, specifically the two principals he has worked under — current principal Dr. Suzanne Knight and her predecessor, Eugene Trochinski. “None of this happens without the support of a phenomenal administration at Dr. Phillips High School … allowing me the opportunity to do it without consequence,” Magrino said. “They were as excited about it as I was.” Magrino is hopeful to do more high-profile college football games, including future national championship games, and said there was a good chance he will get to work the 2016 Summer Olympics. As for how the veteran educator chooses to approach divulging his unique side gig to his students at Dr. Phillips, Magrino said he generally downplays it — except for when it might serve a greater purpose. “I try to use it as an example to a lot of our kids, that if something is that important to you and you work at it enough, you can get where you want to go, no matter what the field is,” he said. “If you treat every event that you do as like the Super Bowl, somebody is going to notice — somebody will notice the effort that you put in, how seriously you take it, how mature you approach it and how professionally that you do it.” Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@wotimes.com.
the east is Lake Down, with the Lake Down boat ramp at the edge of the southeast corner of the possible development site. To the north is Rosser Road, named so after the sole family that lives on it and made possible the development of the 10 acres south of that home.
GUESTHOUSE VARIANCE
The council approved the request of Corey and Susan Shea for a variance to allow the construction of a 2,100-squarefoot detached structure to serve as a garage and guesthouse, with the Windermere Development Review Board recommending approval. This structure will be in front of a proposed new home on the 300 block of Palm Street, near Palmer Park and Lake Butler. Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@ wotimes.com.
IN OTHER NEWS • Mayor Gary Bruhn recognized Florida’s First Responder Appreciation Week in honor of the town’s police department, as part of a special proclamation. • The council unanimously passed a new vote processing equipment use agreement and elections services contract for municipal elections in 2015. • Council Member Molly Rose proposed free admission for the town’s elected officials to functions sponsored by the town, as a service to the community. • Council Member Richard Gonzalez suggested the beautification of town entrances with certain small- to medium-height trees. • Tasers should arrive next month for police, with use of force training to follow, said Chief of Police Dave Ogden.
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workspace by Zak Kerr | Staff Writer
Former Disney couple brings ‘magic’ to office ScribbleSpace LLC will provide a collaborative space for Horizon West. HORIZON WEST — After years of working for Disney, Horizon West entrepreneurs Cynthia and John Dailey wanted to create a space where local workers could collaborate and interact, as well as buckle down on their current projects. They have realized that dream in the form of 1,350-square-foot ScribbleSpace LLC in Summerport Village. “We’ve talked about having a shared office space since we left Disney over 10 years ago,” Cynthia said. “There are tons of work-from-home professionals in our area who are working and meeting with clients out of their home office and noisy coffee shops. We want to get those people together to connect, create and collaborate.” The name is a spin-off of the Daileys’ full-service creative agency, Scribblefish Media LLC, with the purpose of getting creative and business professionals together in a space free from the distractions they might encounter elsewhere. Features of this office space will include shared and individual work spaces for 22 people, a meeting room people can book to meet clients, Wi-Fi, coffee, document printing and scanning, a refrigerator, a microwave and a Windermere business mailing address: 13790 Bridgewater Crossings Blvd., No. 1080, near Lake Speer. “It’s part office, part clubhouse for our professional members, and a place to have fun learning and socializing for the families in our community,” Cynthia said. “We want people to feel comfortable do-
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A classroom space will be available for off-hour events, from courses to family fun. ing business here and to feel welcome as friends. We are looking forward to the adventure ahead as ScribbleSpace offers an array of opportunities for the local community in the Summerport Village and surrounding areas to connect, create and collaborate. We see this as more than providing office space: we’re helping to build and enrich the Horizon West community.” The space will be gray and, of course, orange, as a nod to the citrus industry once abundant in the county. The look and feel are meant to attract locals of all sorts, from graphic designers and programmers to service-oriented independent contractors, such as public relations managers and technical writers. “A lot of (the demand) has been Cynthia talking with neighbors and friends in the area, who like to work from home like her but who might like to work outside of the home,” said Bart Leahy, technical communications consultant. “There’s neighbors moving in and a lot of professionals in the area who might have need of this service.” During weekends and evenings, ScribbleSpace will transform from an office space into
IF YOU GO SCRIBBLESPACE OPEN HOUSE WHEN: 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 WHERE: 13790 Bridgewater Crossings Blvd., No. 1080, Windermere CONTACT: Cynthia Dailey, co-owner, at (725) 2221080 or cynthia@scribblespace.co.
a hub for classes, workshops and various events meant to enrich professionally and personally. “We’re already hosting a computer-coding class for kids,” Leahy said. “We want to integrate it into the community as much as possible.” The ScribbleSpace Open House will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22. There will be chair massages, wine and other refreshments, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony prior to sunset. Membership costs range from $25 for a mail membership to $400 for a full-time dedicated desk membership. Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@ wotimes.com.
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Ocoee Police hosts monthly self-defense classes for women The class, from the National Self Defense Institute’s Self-defense Awareness and Familiarization Exchange curriculum, includes information on self-defense, crime prevention and domestic violence. OCOEE — For vulnerable members of society, such as children, there are plenty of tips police officers offer for staying out of danger: do not go near strangers; try to avoid being out alone, especially at night; stay in well-lit areas whenever you can. Even when following all of this advice and more, there is still an increased likelihood that females in particular will become targets for certain crimes, such as homicides involving intimacy or sex, according to a November 2011 study by the Bureau of Justice Statistics. And when that moment comes, every woman should be prepared, said Patera ScottMarsh, an officer with the Ocoee Police Department. “You never know what type of situation you might have yourself in,” she said. “You have to be aware of your surroundings. You just never know when you are going to be in that situation. You have to be able to protect yourself and your family and be able to make wise decisions about your safety.” That is why the Ocoee Police Department hosts self-defense classes each month, exclusively for females age 13 and older. “We’ve been doing it since at least 2009, and we’ve been doing it as a need for the public, so they can be informed,” Scott-Marsh said. “It is about giving people options; it’s an awareness class for giving people an idea of what’s going on.” The idea is that women and teenage girls, who could
IF YOU GO SELF-DEFENSE CLASS WHEN: 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28 WHERE: Ocoee Police Department, 646 Ocoee Commerce Parkway, Ocoee COST: Free to registered participants INFO: (407) 905-3160, Ext. 3024 or patera.scottmarsh@ocoee.org find themselves in perilous situations where they are unable to match the strength or speed of a male aggressor, could gain an advantage by having techniques they learn in self-defense classes such as this, but only if potential aggressors are unaware of the techniques and how to counter or avoid them. “We do have male instructors, and that’s the only male who can be in the class,” ScottMarsh said. “You have to be a certified instructor to teach this class at an agency.” The class is from the National Self Defense Institute’s Self-defense Awareness and Familiarization Exchange curriculum, usually the same material each month. It lasts three hours, with presentations on self-defense, crime prevention and domestic violence. “We have a victim advocate that comes from Victim Services,” Scott-Marsh said. “We do give them that option so they can have someone to talk to before, during or after
the class. It’s some information and some light-contact moves.” The class has been popular among a wide variety of women, Scott-Marsh said. “We’ve had students from 13 to 78 years old, so we have a good, well-rounded group,” she said. “We usually have two instructors, but we have had 60-plus people, so we’ve had to (use) all our instructors certified to teach. Sometimes, I’ve had to go as far as 10 instructors.” In instances where demand becomes greater than the limit of 20 listed for this month’s class, neighboring departments such as Winter Garden and Windermere can lend a hand, Scott-Marsh said. Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@ wotimes.com.
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Delores Brown served as mistress of ceremonies at Winter Garden’s Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.
Sebrenia Brown, carrying a poster featuring Martin Luther King Jr., led this year’s community march at Winter Garden’s Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.
Tabernacle of Glory Apostolic Church had an enthusiastic frontrunner at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Parade in Ocoee.
Pastor Jocelyn and Dr. Andre Williams walked with their Truth Nation congregation at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Parade in Ocoee.
Mayor S. Scott Vandergrift cruised in style at this year’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Parade in Ocoee.
Former Ocoee Mayor Lester Dabbs died less than a week before he would have been grand marshal of the parade.
Above: Organizers gave the children who created the “Dream” banner for this year’s parade an award at Winter Garden’s Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Winter Garden City Commissioner Bobby Olszewski, left, presented the award to Renee Schneider, Lynette Fields and the Rev. Corey Jones.
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ONLY LOVE CAN DO THAT The spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. was alive and well in West Orange for this year’s MLK celebrations. Winter Garden celebrated its seventh annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Jan. 17, at the Orlando Magic Center. The event began with a community march — highlighted by a huge “Dream” banner created by students in the local Boys and Girls Clubs — and continued with a plethora of festivities, including remarks from City Commissioner Bobby Olszewski, an opening prayer from the Rev. Gregory Clayton and an invocation by Velma Jefferson. C.L. West and his band performed for the crowd, as children enjoyed bounce houses, face painting and more.
Velma Jefferson delivered an inspiring invocation at Winter Garden’s Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.
This cowgirl was among several riding horses at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Parade in Ocoee.
Children enjoyed catching some big air in the bounce houses at Winter Garden’s Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. Two days later, dozens of Ocoee families found spots along Clarke Road to watch the city’s ninth annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Parade. Floats, cars and all sorts of
Children learned all about the accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr. at Winter Garden’s Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.
groups and politicians traveled from Citrus Elementary School to West Oaks Mall, where Sisaundra Lewis was the keynote speaker for the post-parade celebration. Kaleah Stassine, 6, had her face painted like a kitten at the Winter Garden celebration.
The Air Force JROTC of Ocoee High School was the first marching group in Ocoee’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Parade.
This was one of many girls representing Standing Ovation Talent Group at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Parade in Ocoee.
From atop his stilts, Mike Weakley had a great view of Winter Garden’s Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.
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On January 26, 1987, you entered the world on your brother’s 5th birthday. You were a strong, sassy little girl and you’ve persevered through tragedy to become a strong, beautiful and independent young woman. Your brother is proudly watching from Heaven, smiling at your drive for life. He would expect nothing else.
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CLASS NOTES + Montverde Academy to host open house Montverde Academy’s Upper and Middle School Open House will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 31, at the school, 17235 Seventh St., Montverde. The event serves as an ideal opportunity for prospective students and their families to learn more about the academy’s academic programming, which includes a 100% college acceptance rate; 26 Advanced Placement courses; 53 Advanced Scholars in 2014; 14 honor classes; 10 honor societies and six SAC diplomas. During the open house, campus tours will be provided by MVA Admissions department representatives. MVA’s Upperschool and Middle-school faculty also will be located in their classrooms to help support MVA’s Admissions team in educating the community
From left: Education Commissioner Pam Stewart, Attorney General Pam Bondi, Paul Caswell, Nancy Caswell, Gov. Rick Scott, Paul Caswell, Dian Hooper, Peter Gibson, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam and Finance Commissioner Jeff Atwater.
WINDY RIDGE TEACHER WINS GOVERNOR’S SHINE AWARD Windy Ridge School teacher Paul Caswell recently received the Governor’s Shine Award. Caswell, in his 24th year, teaches the first grade. He holds an English for Speakers of Other Languages
endorsement. In addition to classroom duties, he has served as a technology coordinator, media specialist and an instructional support teacher working with testing and exceptional student education services compliance.
A recipient of the 2013 Florida Elementary Reading Teacher of the Year award, Caswell has taught colleagues various reading strategies, including reading analysis and Literacy SMART Centers.
about the various methods utilized by the academy to foster positive relationships, provide individualized academic instruction, create responsive academic environments and develop self-esteem and personal development. To RSVP, visit montverde.org/ upper-school/open-house-registration.
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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Diver Benjamin Lee participated recently in the OCPS Teach-In at Thornebrooke Elementary. He presented to the students about his career and will be stationed in Rota, Spain, for the next two years. He is pictured with his nephew, third-grader Jack Waller.
Orange County Public Schools staff updated the Orange County School Board on the district’s initiative to bolster safe walking routes to and from school during a work session Jan. 15. During the last school year, the Safety and Security and Transportation Services departments launched the SafeWalk program, a deliberate and programmatic approach to enhance the safety of students who walk and bike to school. The pedestrian safety initiative draws on interdepartmental OCPS staff and community partnerships to promote general safety awareness and address traffic safety risks to students. The district is working with
WINDERMERE PREP STUDENTS RECEIVE SOBERING LESSON The EAST Injury Control and Violence Prevention Committee, in conjunction with the Society of Trauma Nurses and the American Trauma Society, hosted its fourth annual Community Outreach Program Jan. 13 at Windermere Preparatory School. This program provides an opportunity for students to
Whispering Oak Elementary recently held a Family Math Night. Parents and students worked together on math activities. Parents also were able to get a better understanding of the Florida Standards in math. There were door prizes, and one student won a scholarship to Mathnasium. its community partners, using their resources and expertise, to collect information, such as traffic crash data within two miles of schools, conducting traffic safety audits in cooperation with the University of Central Florida and tracking crossing guard vacancies, to help develop recommendations for changes and enhancements to student walk routes. Some of the participating agencies include: OCPS Safety & Security, Orange County Student/Pedestrian Safety Committee, Orange County Community Traffic Safety Team, Orange County Sheriff Office — School Crossing Guard Unit, Orange County Traffic Engineering, OCPS Transportation Services, OCPS Government and Planning, MetroPlan Orlando, Best Foot Forward, Walking School Bus, the University of Central Florida, and law-enforcement partners. Schools also play a critical role in supporting the SafeWalk program by distributing awareness and educational materials to parents and students as provided by Safety & Security, partnering with Safety & Security to schedule SafeWalk training sessions during parent meetings at schools, identifying opportuni-
Students at Frangus Elementary School recently participated in the Scripps National Spelling Bee for the first time. Athanel Brooks was the school winner, with Aniya Ross serving as runner-up. ties to integrate SafeWalk awareness discussion into more art and physical education classes, using morning announcements to push information and training videos to students about SafeWalk programs, continuing to promote no-idling zones at schools to facilitate traffic and promote a healthy environment, and handing out “Parent Tips” cards.
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SATURDAY, JAN. 24 Between the Brushes — 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Jan. 24, at The Art Room, 709 Main St., Windermere. Children in kindergarten and up can learn to paint this Slip ‘n Slide piece with acrylic paint on a 12-inch-by-16-inch wrapped canvas. Cost is $35. Reservations required, (407) 909-1869.
THURSDAY, JAN. 29 Fun with Flowers — 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Windermere Town Hall, 520 Main St. The Windermere Garden Club is sponsoring a flower arranging workshop, open to the public. Flowers, greens, vases and floral supplies will all be provided. No experience is needed, just bring clippers. Participants will leave with a floral arrangement for their homes. The cost is $18 and space is limited. For reservations, call (407) 909-1461.
FRIDAY, JAN. 30 Whet Your Palette — 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, at the Winter Garden Art Association, 127 S. Boyd St., Winter Garden. Gather with friends to easily create a painting masterpiece with guidance from an art instructor who takes the class step by step. No experience is needed. Guests are welcome to bring their own wine, beer or snacks. All art supplies are provided. The cost is $30 for WGAA members and $35 for non members. To register, visit wgart.org.
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Garden Theatre and Beth Marshall Stage “Doubt, A Parable” — show runs from Feb. 6 to 22, at the Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden). Showtimes are at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays. “Doubt, A Parable” is produced by Beth Marshall Presents and is sponsored by Insight Credit Union and the West Orange Times. Written by John Patrick Shanley, “Doubt, A Parable” is set in in the Bronx in 1964. The cast includes Ginger Lee McDermott as Sister Aloysius, Michael Wanzie as Father Flynn, Chelsey Panisch as Sister James and Shonda Thurman as Mrs. Muller. Tickets are $25 for adults, $21 for seniors and students. For tickets, visit gardentheatre.org or contact the Garden Theatre Box Office, (407) 8774736. Groups of 10 or more are eligible for discounts of up to 25% by contacting group sales manager Jana Goupil, (407) 877-4736, Ext. 208.
ONGOING “ESCAPES:” Photos from Around the Globe — open through Jan. 31, at the 127 SOBO Art Center, 127 S. Boyd St., Winter Garden. Featured artist is Paul Gerding. For more, visit wgart.org. Winter Garden Art Association Art Marathon — continues through Jan. 24, at the 127 SOBO Art Center, 127 S. Boyd St., Winter Garden. Bring your own art supplies and join the studio to create spontaneous artwork at SOBO during any open day and submit for display in the Studio Room gallery. Also join many other artists in painting a collaborative on a large canvas. For more, visit wgart.org.
Paul Gerding, this month’s featured artist at SoBo, photographed tulips in front of the Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, Italy. Fiore means flower.
DO YOU KNOW SOBO? The SoBo has become one of the area’s key spaces to admire local artists’ work, create one’s own artwork and buy pieces to add to a home or office collection. WINTER GARDEN — Ever since its opening in the fall of 2013, the SoBo has been a hub of artistic activity, with monthly gallery receptions and exhibits and a full schedule of workshops and classes, art marathons and open studio time. The Winter Garden Art Association is celebrating the success of the young gallery with an inaugural-year gala, called “Splash 2015,” from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20. Patrons can stroll through the gallery, studio and outdoor party area enjoying food, spirits and entertainment. The evening also will include various artful experiences, a raffle of artwork created during the social event and silent and live auctions. Member artists Kim Minichiello, Mike Malloy, Prayong Deeing, Rudy Drapiza and Jamie Wiggins will be participating in special art activities. Festive attire is being encouraged, and guests are fur-
ther challenged to dress creatively in black and white with a “splash of red.” Tickets are $60 for WGAA members, $75 for others. Proceeds will go to benefit the art association. Reservations are required and can be made online at wgart. org or by visiting the gallery or calling (407) 347-7996. Organizers are currently seeking art- and non-art-related items for the auctions. For more information, email info@wgart.org. The deadline to submit a donation is Feb. 1.
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Mary Keating, co-chair of the WGAA’s Board of Directors, said she considers the organization to be quite successful in just its first year. “Of course, we’re always challenged, but we’ve done more than we thought we would do in the first year,” she said. “People seem to be very excited about it. I think people are happy we have something like this in town.”
COMING SOON • GALLERIES AND SHOWS — “Escapes,” with photos from around the globe, on display until Jan. 31. “A Splash of Color 2015” opening reception is 5:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 5, and the works are on display until Feb. 28. “Going Deeper” features works with a hidden meaning, with special artist Chad Pollpeter; the opening reception is 5:30 to 8 p.m. March 5, and the art is on display through March 30. “Birds & Bees, Flowers & Trees” focuses on the details of nature in artwork, and the opening reception is 5:30 to 8 p.m. April 2, with the exhibit remaining up through April 30. • SOCIAL EVENTS — Art marathon, through Jan. 24. Whet Your Palette, Jan. 30, March 27 and April 24, featuring a fun night of painting with friends. • WORKSHOPS — Found-Object Assemblage with Jan Partain, Jan. 31. Bold & Dynamic Watercolor with Kim Minniciello, Feb. 7 to 8. Jewelry with Elizabeth McKinney, Feb. 10, March 24 and April 14. Sculpting With Clay with Katherine Mathisen, March 7 to 8. Tiffany-Style Stained-Glass with Mary Keating, March 12 to 13. In the first 15 months, SoBo exhibited more than 1,000 pieces of local art, which represents 134 different artists. An average of 40 participate each month by submitting up to two artworks for the selection process. Keating attributes the gallery and studio’s popularity to it being something new and
different in the area. “Winter Garden hasn’t had a gallery like this,” Keating said. “What some artists tell me is places like this aren’t available in Central Florida where they can submit their work a few pieces at a time, and it’s relatively inexpensive. This is put-
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MEET THE ARTIST: JULIAN CLARK We all love a great stop-motion movie, and British-based Aardman Studios, producers of “Wallace and Gromit” and “Shaun the Sheep” make some of the best. But did you know that inside many of the on-screen characters is a handmade skeleton called an armature? With nearly 20 years of experience in sculpting, model making, precision engineering and product design and development, Julian Clark is one of the world’s top armature artists. Inspired by the release of the “Shaun the Sheep” movie around the world this year, West Orange film students Laura Hamaric and Wyatt Parks scooped the first U.S. interview with Clark to find out how he helps brings some of our favorite animated characters to life. WYATT: What inspired you to start making armatures? JULIAN: I just love creating things ever since I was a boy. So what got me into armatures was a bit of a chance happening, actually. I’ve been a sculptor by trade since I can remember, so I was sculpting the little characters — the models — that the animators would work from. And I got into the armatures because I was always engineering-minded and I was in a job where I was building camera systems
that go into planes — like Google Maps and Google Earth — the camera systems that hang out of the bottom of planes. Basically, it was all engineering on a big scale, and it then just got me into doing what I love with the animation and using that experience to create and designing metal parts and working things. But yeah, I just love creating things. LAURA: Do you create individual armatures for each character?
JULIAN: Yes, in the animation industry, you’ve got scales that a lot of studios stick to — like a 9-inch scale or 12-inch scale puppet — which can cover a lot of characters. But when you’ve got a film that has a certain theme going, like “Aardman,” for example, they do love their short and chubby squat characters which don’t follow normal anatomy; everyone has to be different. You can have big shoulders on little skinny people. So the fun bit is trying to get every armature to match every character. It’s a lot of fun; a lot of late nights, as well. WYATT: Did they use armatures in “Wallace and Gromit?” JULIAN: Yes, they did. The very first one which a chap called Nick Park had kind of done pretty much on his own
the armatures got more and more sophisticated.
on a very small student budget but he still managed to use armatures — very basic and rudimentary. But of course, as those films progressed and he had done a lot of TV specials,
LAURA: What’s the process for turning the metal “skeleton” into a sheep? JULIAN: Say for example Shaun the Sheep: the process is longwinded. It takes a lot of time; with the main characters, they kinda got to look at what part of the body will be used a lot and what they’ve got to do in certain shots. Shaun the Sheep, for example — there’s not just one, there’s a lot. I think on the film, they had about 16 or 17, but some are designed to do different things. The legs are actually wire armatures, because they’re very flexible and bendy and all over the place, but they do have a ball-and-socket core.
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is incredibly difficult. They basically bake it in an oven to create a skin, then, they put clothing on it. But I can turn puppets around in a couple of days. It depends really on what they’re doing in the film.
patience. Don’t be afraid to be creative. You don’t need to be a brilliant artist. You don’t have to be brilliant at sculpting. You don’t need to be top of the class for understanding anatomy, for example. It’s how you can portray emotions in characters, and that’s what it boils down to. It’s a lot of practice, and it’s just letting your creative side ... just let it loose. I’ve seen great animations by people that can only really draw stick men or sculpt little plasticine lumps, but the way they animate is incredible. But yeah, it’s a lot of patience and practice.
LAURA: How did they do all this before the armatures were invented? JULIAN: Well, armatures have been around since day one. The late Ray Harryhausen, he kind of pioneered armatures, but they were very basic, rudimentary armatures for the dinosaur movies that he worked on, “King Kong,” etc. Very bulky, but they pretty much started like that, so from day one, it has been like that but, of course, very expensive and very difficult to produce, so for small studios to get by using armatures it was quite difficult, and that was like that up until 15 years ago. Really only the past five years have (filmmakers) been able to spend couple hundred dollars and get themselves a ball-and-socket armature. That’s because of me and a couple of other companies around the world that do armature kits and things like that, so it lets people start producing good-quality animation without spending thousands and thousands of dollars.
WYATT: How long does it take to make the creatures for Shaun the Sheep? The whole process can take months per character, but that’s taking it from a design stage right to the point where it’s ready to animate. But once you’ve got a physical armature, it normally takes about 10 days to get that complete with a foam latex skin, which
WYATT: So why are the skeletons called armatures? JULIAN: The word armature is something mechanical that moves. It really is as simple as that. It’s something that’s mechanical that’s moved through either hand or machine. Part of a clock includes an armature; it’s just a moving mechanical item.
Winter Garden-based Florida Film Academy students Laura Hamaric and Wyatt Parks interviewed armature artist Julian Clark last week. For more, including a video of the interview and other online extras, visit wotimes.com.
Q&A / PAGE 11A The actual fleece itself is a fleecy material, which actually makes it difficult to animate because it moves, and it’s very difficult for the animators to create a smooth animation with it, but that’s a sheep for you, I suppose. WYATT: What’s your favorite film and why? JULIAN: Oh wow, there’s hundreds. I still love “ParaNorman,” simply because it’s not only visually beautiful, but they managed to bring something that is quite an old industry and they bought it up to date using technology but still paying homage to the whole handmade, ultra-realistic building but with 3-D printing. LAURA: What advice do you have for students wanting to get involved in stop-motion/ animation? JULIAN: Lots and lots of
ting it at a level that very fine artists can participate, and people who don’t have a huge body of work. A lot of times, galleries are limited to people who are very established.” The front part of the building is the gallery space, where local artists can find their work professionally hung or displayed. The large studio room in the back is a relaxed place reserved for creatively painting, drawing, sketching, sculpting, molding, whittling and gluing. Elizabeth McKinney is the board of directors chair, and she is impressed with SoBo’s first year. “The old movie quote about, ‘If you build it, they will come,’ is so appropriate,” she said. “When we opened a year ago, we started with about 15 artists; today, we are affiliated with around 300. “There is not a week that passes without a new artist or fledgling artist coming in,” she said. “Artists and visitors alike are so amazed that Winter Garden has the gallery. The artists are thrilled to have an outlet for their work, and visitors repeatedly state that SoBo is the piece that Winter Garden was missing. The longtime residents are amazed that a place of this quality is right here in their Winter Garden.” Although 127 SoBo exudes a fresh, spirited atmosphere, the cozy venue was actually built in 1936 as Winter Garden’s fire station and served the city until 1984. It has also been a dance studio, it held the city’s storage, and it was a satellite recreation center. The WGAA is an all-volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the visual arts in Winter Garden.
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An art marathon is currently underway in the studio, and the theme is “Spontaneous Artwork.” Artists are invited through Jan. 24 to take their supplies to work on their creations that could be exhibited through February. One or two pieces of artwork will be accepted per participant, and all will be for sale. They can also join other artists in a collaborative painting project on a large canvas. “Whet Your Palette” takes place starting at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30. Friends are invited to paint together with guidance from an art instructor who teaches the process step by step. No experience is needed, and all art supplies are provided. Participants can take snacks and drinks. The cost is $30 for WGAA members, $35 for others. Register at wgart. org or emckinney@wgart.org. This program is being expanded this year “using artists that you don’t typically see in the other win-and-paint classes,” McKinney said. The first exhibit of 2015 is the current “Escapes,” which shows the world through a photographer’s eye. The featured artist is Paul Gerding, a graduate of Florida State University who began his career as a professional photographer documenting the building of Disney World a year before it opened. He and his wife, Kaye, have traveled extensively, and his photographs in the “Escapes’ exhibit are from several of their destinations. This exhibit runs through Jan. 31. Minichiello will teach a twoday watercolor workshop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 7 and 8, when beginning and intermediate artists can learn about the tools and techniques. Minichiello is a former Walt Disney Imagineer and has de-
signed shops, restaurants and attractions for Disney’s theme parks. She has also created art for products sold at Target and Stein Mart. To sign up for the workshop, email the artist at kimminichielloart@me.com. Five weeks of full-day camp for elementary students is coming this summer. “Art @ Large,” June 8 to 12, offers students a chance to create a movie backdrop or mural, movie set and photo shoot background. “Explore the World of Dr. Seuss,” June 15 to 19, lets kids design an original Seuss-style character, create artwork inspired by his books and expand creative writing and rhyming skills using crazy illustrations. “Create-Recycle-Reuse,” June 22 to 26, gives opportunities for creating two- and three-dimensional artwork. “Creative Space Making,” July 6 to 10, allows participants to learn art techniques to develop an imaginative space inside or out using sticks, stones and other natural elements. “Creature Feature,” July 13 to 17, lets students create a character with sketches and bring a 3-D version of the monster to life by making a mask.
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After 36 years, Katherine Whitehead has reached her dream of publishing a children’s book for charity. WINDERMERE — For 36 years, Katherine Whitehead has dreamed of publishing a book, but with the time-consuming responsibilities of raising children and teaching many others music at the elementary level, she was short on time to write. In retirement, Whitehead finally has found the time to write her first book, “The Mysterious Growing Gum,” published in September through WestBow Press, with illustrations by John and Sue Powers of Winter Garden. “There was no time to write or publish anything, so it took until my retirement, until I was finally able to think about it,” Whitehead said. “I thought, ‘I still want to do this. I’m not giving up.’” Although taking care of her children did prevent Whitehead from publishing a book sooner, it also provided her the material for this book. “I started staying home with my daughter and ADHD son,” she said. “That was a full-time job. ‘The Mysterious Growing Gum’ is based on something my son did — but it didn’t grow in real life, thank goodness. He couldn’t understand consequences and lived only in the moment.” Her son was one of the first to take Ritalin, a drug that sometimes tempers symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Whitehead said. “They didn’t know to keep him on it all the time,” she said. “I always said, and it was true,
if I took my eyes off him for a minute, that was too long. (Some) really, at that point, don’t know what they’re doing. Their brains aren’t developed enough. It’s a challenge.” Part of that challenge was the basis for Whitehead’s story. This tale, intended for middle-school students, focuses on James, who represents Whitehead’s son. James is lively and curious. He creates a smelly, frightening mix of lotion, juices and spices. “Some of the mixture spills on his purple chewed gum, and the gum grows,” Whitehead said. “James can’t stop it because he’s not sure what he did. James and his sister worry he’s started something dangerous. He surely has created funny and scary trouble for his family.” James becomes a local news story in the process of his growing gum, but he does not want fame, Whitehead said. “He’s upset because he’s not sure what he did,” Whitehead said. “When it becomes local news, James is kidnapped.” In the course of the story, James learns the importance of qualities such as responsibility, knowledge and appreciation for his family. “The book, I think, too, talks about the lack of understanding about what caused this gum to grow,” Whitehead said. “I think in the book it mentions that, even as adults, there’s some things we don’t understand, and we don’t know how to stop them once we start,
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him when he’s upset and don’t make fun of him at all, even his sister. She gets upset when she gets interviewed by the paper. James gives her a crazy handmade card to console her, and they’re very caring toward each other.” Apart from teaching children and their families valuable lessons, Whitehead has wanted to publish books that would be humorous and fun for children to read — something to draw their focus and keep them reading through the end of the book, she said. Other children will benefit from the book, too. Proceeds from sales of this book will go to Save the Children, a charity that helps the children in about 120 countries, including the United States, with education, hunger, disease, safety, emergency response and survival. “It is because of the Christmas songs,” Whitehead said. “I had been listening to them in stores, on the car radio, everywhere. I began to notice they are very idealized for lots of presents for kids, decorations, having family there. Everything was supposed to be wonderful for Christmas. I began to think of children who are refugees, living in tents, with not enough to eat, and I thought, ‘We have children starving here who need help, too.’” Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@ wotimes.com.
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+ W.O. Seniors The West Orange Seniors will take a Biloxi Casino Tour Tuesday, Feb. 3, through Friday, Feb. 6. The group will depart at 7 a.m. from the Tom Ison Seniors and Veterans Center, 1701 Adair St., Ocoee. The cost is $199 per person. A showing of the Disney’s film “Maleficent” will take place Wednesday, Feb. 4, at the senior center. Lunch will be served at noon, and the movie will begin at 12:30 p.m. Bingo is held from 3 to 6:30 p.m. every Sunday, and from 1 to 3:30 p.m. every Monday, at the center. Free arthritis chair exercises, sponsored by Health Central Hospital, take place at 8 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. Every Tuesday, line-dancing classes are available at 10 a.m., with a minimum $2 donation, and free belly-dancing exercises are offered at 1 p.m. The seniors play cards from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. They also enjoy dominoes, walking, social activities, coffee and more, beginning at 9 a.m. each Wednesday at the center. Crafts take place from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays, and chorus practice takes place from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Fridays. For more information about the West Orange Seniors and upcoming events, call (407) 592-4498 or visit westorangeseniors.yolasite.com.
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The Rotary Club of Windermere welcomed Paula Wyatt, CEO of Posh Able Events, as the guest speaker at its meeting last week. Since 2008, Wyatt has been creating unique luxury events for corporate and social clients. In addition to this business, she also founded Posh Abilities, a business that supports Central Florida charities by providing free event planning, social-media and public-relations services. Wyatt is currently working to plan the Rotary Club of
WOMAN’S CLUB OF OCOEE The Woman’s Club of Ocoee meets the second Tuesday of the month at its historic clubhouse, 4 N. Lakewood Ave., Ocoee. The public is welcome to join and find out what the group is all about. Organized in 1924, the club has been an active part of the Ocoee and West Orange community ever since. The club would also Windermere’s Spring Fest, a three-day event that will take place Friday, April 17, through Sunday, April 19, at the Pines of Windermere, 3409 Maguire Road, Windermere. For more information, visit windermereevents.com.
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+ W.O. Chamber of Commerce The West Orange Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the five-year anniversary of Hope Counseling Clinic, located at 410 N. Dillard St., Suite 103, Winter Garden. Hope Counseling Clinic provides professional counseling services for individuals, couples, families, children and teens. The counselors assist with a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, grief, family conflict, marital issues, eating disorders and anger. Counselors also seek to restore hope and heal hearts while approaching issues from a Christian perspective. The West Orange Chamber also congratulated Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A. on its 45-year anniversary. CEO Bill Dymond attributes much of the firm’s success to its clients and to the strong culture imbued by founder John Lowndes. For more information, visit lowndes-law.com. The chamber continued
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like to congratulate members Trisha Minor-Shkoler, Karin Vorheis, Jill Arnold, Doris Druid, Mary Black, Teresa Lemons and Sherrall Applegate. These women will have their club-winning arts and crafts entered in the General Federation of Women’s Clubs’ Florida District 7 Arts & Crafts Competition. For more information, call (407) 256-9484.
WEST ORANGE DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB Results from Jan. 15 1. H. Parker – M. Lesnik 2. L. Jones – B. Ballenger 3. J. DeLoach – N. Velden 4. S. Ashley – P. Marshall 5. M. and J. Chilton; E-W: 1. M. Guthrie – B. Shelton 2. S. and B. Binkley 3. S. Horovitz – R. Austen 4. L. and J. Pylman 5. L. Meador – J. Winegard.
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+ W.O. Women The West Orange Women will hold its monthly meeting and luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at Maggiano’s Little Italy restaurant, Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive, No. 2400, Orlando. The main program, featuring Robert Bowden from Leu Gardens, will begin at 1 p.m. The cost is $25 per person. For more information and to make reservations, contact Dot Ansel at dotansel@aol.com or call (407) 258-8155.
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The West Orange Republican Women’s Club will hold its February luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, at the Windermere Country Club, 2710 Butler Bay Drive North, Windermere. The guest speaker will be Windermere Police Chief David Ogden. Membership in WORW is not required, but a luncheon reservation is necessary to attend. The cost is $18 per person. Those who wish to attend must register by Friday, Jan. 30. To make reservations, email WORW.federated@gmail.com or call Carolyn Sparks at (407) 248-9559.
+ O.C. Retired Educators Assoc. The Orange County Retired Educators Association will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, February 5, at College Park United Methodist Church, 644 W. Princeton St., Orlando. The group will gather for a potluck luncheon, Nineties Club recognition and a performance from Hunter’s Creek Middle School Guitar Ensemble. Anyone who has worked in education is invited to join. For more information, visit ocrea-fl.org or call (407) 6770446.
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Lois Evelyn Badger
Lois Evelyn Badger, 86, died Jan. 9, 2015, in Tallahassee. A graveside service was held for her Friday, Jan. 16, at Beulah Cemetery in Winter Garden. Lois was one of eight children born to Martha and Burie Rayborn in rural Alabama. The family moved to Central Florida in the 1930s, and Lois graduated from Orlando High School in 1946. After her children started school, she began her career as a bank teller at Citizen’s (later Pan American) National Bank in Orlando. She met Elmer Badger, the love of her life, at the Coliseum Skating Rink in Orlando in 1948. They were married for 66 years. Elmer departed his physical body just four weeks ago on Dec. 5, 2014. Lois was able to wait just 34 days before leaving to join him. Another of her great loves was Jesus Christ. She considered herself a Christian first and foremost and until she went blind in her later years read her Bible every day. She loved music and sang all day every day. This could have been annoying but luckily she had a beautiful voice. She enjoyed all kinds of music, but hymns were her favorite. In her later years, she had dementia, and even though she couldn’t recall names and places, she still remembered all the words to hundreds of songs. Lois is survived by her daughters, Lynn Badger, of Havana, and Juliet Lee; her grandchildren, Bryce and Brette; and two brothers and a sister. Funeral arrangements are in the caring guidance of Winter Oak Funeral Home & Cremations, 1132 E. Plant St., Winter Garden, Florida 34787.
Encie Mae Grimes
Our Loving Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, Encie Mae Grimes, went to be with our Lord on Jan. 11, 2015, at the age of 98. Encie was born Jan. 31, 1916, in Ashland, Alabama, to George Washington Newton and Sular Belle Smith. She is survived by her four children and families, Saul Grimes (Ann), Bryan Grimes (Mary), Hinton Grimes (Melanie) and Dorothy Alligood (Bo); eight grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Encie was preceded in death by her parents, G. W. Newton and Sular B. Smith; her husband, Thelma Grimes; her husband, Pete Whisonant; her grandson, Clint Alligood; her daughterin-law, Connie Grimes; and all her siblings, Selby, Pete, Aniemaude, Buna, Estin, Perry and Polly. Encie met and married Thelma Grimes in Opp, Alabama. After marrying, she and Thelma farmed in Opp for many years. All four children were born. Encie managed to keep a clean house, take care of four children, cook for many field hands and work in the field, as well. She could do it all and still laugh and bring joy to anyone around. The family moved to Winter Garden in 1954. Encie worked in the citrus industry with the same drive she always had and made many friends in the process. Everyone loved Encie! She was always so kind and thoughtful and fun to be
around. During her lifetime, her greatest joy and accomplishment were her children and later her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She then became our precious Granny. If anyone of them were in need, no matter how tough times were, she found a way to help. She always put everyone else’s needs before her own, always. Several years after her husband, Thelma, passed away, she found love again and married Pete Whisonant, who adored her and made it his mission to make her happy until his death. Encie has blessed so many. She was most happy when she was cooking or caring for others right up until the time she could no longer stand. She will be missed by so many, especially her loving family. We know God has a special place for her in His kingdom. A Memorial Service was held Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, at Wright Baptist Church, 795 Beal Parkway, Fort Walton Beach. The burial took place at Peaceful Acres Memorial Cemetery, 1018 Florala Highway, Opp, Alabama. Expressions of love and sympathy may be viewed online at emeraldcoastfuneralhome.com.
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From The Town Crier: There they were — the Rotary Anns in all their best dinner frocks and pretty coiffures — the guests of honor they were when the Rotarians were hosts at the annual Ladies Night at the Edgewater Hotel. As usual, it was a gay affair. Mary Vick and Nellie Bowden were among those selecting black, the predominating color of the ladies’ gowns. A striking contrast was Gladys Hall, wife of the president, Harold Hall, in white. An adequate landing field
will be constructed a mile east of Winter Garden in the near future if the welllaid plans of local citizens mature. “We cannot foretell the development of aviation,” said John L. Rhodes Jr., supervisor of the State Road Department. “There were few automobiles until there were miles and miles of good roads. Airports are to aviation what good roads are to the automobile industry.”
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fare League were Mrs. Joe Story Burch, Mrs. Dean Engstrom, Mrs. Paul Daniels, Mrs. Frasure Hull, Mrs. Kim Barley, Mrs. Norma Shutt and Mrs. James Manning. The annual meeting of the Winter Garden Chamber of Commerce will be held at the American Legion Hall. Dinner will be served. Members are urged to bring their wives and families. Secretary Gerald Thompson will give a financial report, and the winner of the Hi Neighbor courtesy contest will be awarded a $25 savings bond.
GRATITUDE We are very grateful for the outpouring of love and support following the sudden death of Tom Edwards, beloved husband, son-in-law and friend. While we mourn his death, the community has held us so dear and we wish to express our gratitude for the many cards, messages and hugs received as we navigate through this very sad time. Andrea Vaughn Edwards Pat and Ginger Vaughn
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special thanks to Winter Garden Heritage Foundation “Lettuce Field and Orange Groves in January, Winter Garden, Fla.,” this postcard proudly states. One of the oft-told tales of how Winter Garden got its
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Realtors, advertised the seemingly perfect weather to northerners who might then decide to buy a few acres in Florida. The Winter Garden Heritage Foundation, which seeks to preserve our heritage and architecture while creating new cultural experiences, is celebrating its third decade with the debut of its new History Research and Education Center.
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GIRLS SOCCER by Steven Ryzewski | Sports Editor
DP boys hoops hot to start ’15
+ Wind. Prep boys win title The Windermere Prep Lakers boys basketball team traveled to the Last Frontier this past weekend, playing in a tournament in Anchorage, Alaska. The Lakers swept through the competition in the Alaska Airlines Classic, culminating in a 72-62 championship victory on Saturday over West Anchorage. Windermere Prep’s Isaiah Curry had 10 points to pair with 14 rebounds and five steals in the final. Parker Davis scored 27 points, and Michael Stones scored 15 points. Curry was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player.
The Panthers, entering the new year with a 6-7 record, have won seven in a row, including a win over top-ranked Evans.
+ Area grapplers strong at tourney Bishop Moore hosted the Michael P. Hutchins Invitational this past weekend, and several area teams participated and had strong showings. West Orange placed second, overall, with a 153.0 total, putting them just ahead of Apopka, which placed third with 151.5. Wrestling powerhouse Winter Springs won the event with a 225.5. Dr. Phillips placed fifth with a 105.5, and Ocoee weighed in at 11th place with a 46. Dylan Meeks (220) and David Hellinger (182) of Dr. Phillips each took the top spot in their respective weight classes, as did West Orange’s Ish Hollis (285). The Warriors had several competitors finish as runner-ups in their classes, including Orlando Carrillo, Kade Randall, Matt Mora and Chris Briscoe. Ocoee’s Jules Joseph (195) finished as runner-up, also.
+ WG Fencing shines at tourney The Winter Garden Fencing Academy sent several competitors to Jacksonville recently for the Duel ’til You Drop tournament. All of Winter Garden’s fighters advanced at least to the round of 16 in their respective tournaments. Ross Doane finished the highest of WGFA’s fighters, placing 11th. Tevin Um finished 13th, and Andrew Marotta finished 15th. Sam Harris placed 14th. In the youth event, Maia Slowinski, 11, finished seventh. Elise Bakker, of Winter Garden, also performed well for WGFA.
+ Alum to attend Astros training A former star shortstop for the West Orange Warriors and Florida Gators, Nolan Fontana has been invited to Spring Training for the Houston Astros in Kissimmee as one of 17 non-roster invitees. Fontana, 23, hit .262 with 21 doubles, 26 RBI, 61 walks and a .418 on-base percentage in 66 games at Corpus Christi, Class AA, last season. A Texas League All-Star middle infielder, Fontana had his season cut short due to injury in June. Fontana is a three-year pro and owns a career .427 OBP in 219 minor-league games.
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Warriors Gabby Capozza, left, and Maddison Skretteberg celebrate after one of West Orange’s goals during the Class 5A District 4 Final. More photos on page 2B.
ORLANDO — There was a point, just before the new year, when things weren’t looking good for the Dr. Phillips boys basketball team. The Panthers had just lost a tough overtime contest to Oldsmar Christian, 74-67, dropping them to 6-7 on the season. Dr. Phillips, a favorite to make it to Lakeland for the Class 8A Final Four before the season began, had dropped out of the Class 8A rankings and found its remarkable streak of 21 consecutive 20win seasons in serious jeopardy. Since the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve and 2015 arrived, however, the Panthers have made quite an about-face, winners of seven straight after blowing out Timber Creek on Friday, 7940. Coach Anthony Long said there’s no secret formula to the team’s hot start in 2015. “We’ve been playing really good teams, and we’ve been working really hard in practice,” Long said. “Now, our early, rugged schedule is starting to pay off.” Last week was a big week for Dr. Phillips (13-7), with the Panthers defeating Evans, ranked No. 1 in Class 8A, on Jan. 13, 61-51. Dr. Phillips followed that big win by beating up on host Boone on Jan. 15 in an important district matchup, 71-49. Looking back, senior point guard David Stephen — who scored a game-high 26 points for the Panthers against the
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Braves — said the two difficult losses the team had during the holiday break to elite competition (Oldsmar and DeMatha Catholic [Maryland] as part of the Victor Oladipo Hoops Festival), might have made them better in the long run. “Our energy has gone way higher (since those games),” Stephen said. “We learned from (Oldsmar and DeMatha) because they have high-DI guys and stuff like that. Coming out of those games, we kind of picked up a few things from them.” In addition to wins over the Trojans, Braves and Wolves, Dr. Phillips has defeated Haines City, West Orange,
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GIRLS HOOPS by Emilee Jackson | Contributing Writer
West Orange takes 5A-4 crown and will host Lake Brantley on Jan. 22 in the regional quarterfinals. ORLANDO — The third time was the charm. The West Orange girls soccer team unseated the reigning district champs, defeating the Apopka Blue Darters, 3-2, in the Class 5A District 4 Championship Jan. 16 at Dr. Phillips High School. The victory ended a fiveyear run for the Blue Darters as district champions, with the Warriors having finished as runners-up to Apopka in 2013 and 2014. It was three seniors that led the way for West Orange, with Gabby Capozza scoring in the 11th minute, Katie Passilla scoring in the 52nd minute, and Hannah Zoeltsch scoring the game-winner with barely two minutes to play. Accordingly, it was also the seniors — who had never beat Apopka before this season — who appreciated the significance of Friday’s win most. “This means so much to me — all my four years (winning the district is) all we’ve wanted to do,” Capozza said. “It’s such a good moment.” West Orange (15-1-4) struck first, but each of the Warriors’ first two goals were met by a response from the Blue Darters’ Riley Sanders. West Orange coach Stan Banks said afterward it was essential for his girls to take advantage of each opportunity that was presented against a good team. “We worked on set pieces all week going in — we knew we would have to take advantage of every opportunity, and
we did,” Banks said. “I’m just happy for my seniors and very happy for the team. It caps a season that really built to this.” West Orange will host a regional quarterfinal playoff game Jan. 22, when it welcomes Lake Brantley to Raymond Screws Field in Winter Garden. In the meantime, though, the Warriors aren’t quite ready to stop celebrating a big night for the program. “I mean I’m going to enjoy it for a while,” Capozza said enthusiastically. “I’m just really happy right now.”
DP sees dream season come to an end
The Dr. Phillips Panthers saw their breakout season come to a conclusion with a 1-0 loss to Apopka Jan. 15, in the semifinals of the Class 5A District 4 Tournament. Dr. Phillips (15-3-2) suffered its first loss since Oct. 30 that evening, capping a season that saw the Panthers set a program record for winning percentage (.833), most shutouts (14) and fewest goals allowed (9). Individually, junior forward Shae Vevera now owns the school record for goals in a game (7) and season (33). Dr. Phillips also had a program-record 12-game winning streak to highlight its phenomenal run. “We were happy with how we played — we thought the girls played really well and they battled the whole time,” coach Joel Dobrowolski said, reflecting on the defeat to Apopka.
FHSAA CLASS 8A STATE PLAYOFFS REGIONAL QUARTERFINALS Lake Brantley at West Orange WHEN: 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 22 WHERE: Raymond Screws Field, campus of West Orange High School, 1625 Beulah Road, Winter Garden ADMISSION: $7 “On the other hand, we’re not bringing home any trophies. It was a good season; we set a lot of school records; and I think the girls learned a lot and they grew as people.”
Windermere Prep, Foundation fall in tourney
The Windermere Prep Lakers had just two losses to their credit this season — unfortunately, one of those came in the semifinals of the Class 1A District 4 Tournament last week. The Lakers (17-2-1) dropped a thrilling 2-1 contest to Geneva in penalty kicks (3-2). The loss in the semifinals prevented a talented Windermere Prep team from advancing to the state playoffs for the first time since 2012. Geneva (11-11-1) fell to The First Academy in the district final. Foundation Academy fell in the tournament’s opening round to Circle Christian, 4-0. Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@wotimes.com.
Hair leads team into tournament
The sophomore standout has scored in bunches and dominated the boards for Titans all season. Taylor Hair started playing basketball when she was just 7 years old. At the time, she did not know much about the sport, but one of the instructors at a camp program saw something special. “One of the instructors there was like, ‘Taylor, you have height, and I see potential in you in basketball,’” Hair, a sophomore for the Olympia Titans, recalled. Hair started playing with a co-ed team, and people were unsure of how competing with boys would affect her. Hair didn’t let that faze her, though, and, years later as a standout for an
Olympia team boasting a 15-5 record this season, it seems to have worked out just fine. “I gave it a try, and I loved it,” she said. Hair has been key in the Titans’ success so far this season, most recently scoring 16 points Jan. 15 in an overtime win over Boone. Still, as an incoming freshman last season, head coach Robert Carmody said Hair “was like a typical freshman” — meaning she wasn’t sure how good she was supposed to be. “It took a little bit of the season for her to build that
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Sophomore Taylor Hair has helped lead Olympia to a 15-5 record this season.
2B WOTimes.com DISTRICT TOURNEY SCHEDULE CLASS 8A DISTRICT 3 (at Ocoee) Teams: Olympia, Apopka, Ocoee, Evans Championship game: 7 p.m Jan. 30 CLASS 8A DISTRICT 4 (at Boone) Teams: Dr. Phillips, Cypress Creek, Boone, Freedom Championship game: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30 CLASS 2A DISTRICT 4 (at CFCA) Teams: CFCA, Foundation Academy, Calvary Christian, Trinity Christian Championship game: 10 a.m. Jan. 31
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to win more than Taylor — which is awesome.” With the growth that Hair has shown throughout the last two seasons with the Titans, Carmody knows that she’s going to continue to improve and make a case as one of the best players in a talented Central Florida region. “By the time she’s a senior, I expect her to be one of the best players in the area, by far,” Carmody said. “She works really hard for it, she’s a year-round player. She works her heart out, so she’s going to be as good as she wants to be.” Hair often leads Olympia in scoring, but the work she does on the glass really sets the sophomore apart. Carmody said it is rare for Hair to finish with fewer than 10 rebounds in a night — even with other teams going to great lengths to neutralize her impact. “She gets everybody’s best shot every game,” Carmody said. “One thing she’ll always
do, you can count on — she’ll rebound.” Even with her successful season, Hair sees room for improvement within herself with the Class 8A District 3 Tournament looming next week. “I can do more,” Hair said. “I’m not complacent with this position I’m at; I’d like to exceed, to better things in the season.” With the cancellation of the remainder of West Orange’s season, recently, the district tournament will be a four-team battle among the Titans, Apopka, Evans and Ocoee for two spots in the state playoffs. Hair said the team has been working toward districts for a while and could not be more excited about taking the court next week. “I’m hyped — I’m ready to play,” she said. “This is something we’ve actually worked really hard for, and I feel like we deserve to hold (the district title trophy).”
GAME FILM by Steven Ryzewski | Sports Editor
W.O. girls snag district crown West Orange High School’s girls soccer team toppled the reigning district champs Jan. 16, when they defeated the
Sophomore Natalie Irwin brings in a pass from a teammate.
Apopka Blue Darters, 3-2, in the Class 5A District 4 Championship at Dr. Phillips High School.
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
by Steven Ryzewski | Sports Editor
KETONDRA CUYLER With just the Sectional meet (Jan. 21 at Timber Creek) and the 2015 FHSAA Girls Weightlifting Championships (Feb. 7 in Kissimmee) remaining on the schedule, Dr. Phillips junior Ketondra Cuyler has set the tone for a run at a state championship. Cuyler took the top spot in the Unlimited weight class at the Sub-Sectional meet on Jan. 9 at Ocoee High School, lifting a combined 410 pounds — which would have put her at third in the state a year ago. You placed first in your weight class at Sub-Sectionals by combining to lift 410 pounds. How did you feel out there that day? At the beginning I was kind of nervous, like ‘it’s do-or-die.’ Then I just got hyped for my team, turned it up a little bit, and once I started lifting, it just kicked in, and I felt like my normal self. How was it that you initially got involved with the girls weightlifting program? My (older) sister was doing it, so I was like, ‘I’m going to do what she does.’ So what do you like about the sport? From Day One, I loved it — I was like, ‘This feels normal.’ I don’t know, it’s just the feeling you get when you lift. Can you describe a particular area of improvement you’ve bettered over the years and what you learned to attain it? My freshman year, my cleanand-jerk was horrible, and it’s just rising up now. It’s all technique. Once you get technique, it just gets better and better. If you’re just lifting to win, it’s not fun. You have to be lifting to have fun — you have to love it.
Which lift do you prefer — the bench press or the clean-and-jerk? I love them both. Cleanand-jerk because I feel like my technique is getting better, and then bench because it’s a challenge for me; and I love challenges. What’s the most you’ve lifted in each lift — either in practice or at a meet? I’ve hit 225 (pounds) in bench — I haven’t done it in competition yet. That’s my goal for this week coming up. My clean-and-jerk max is 195 (pounds); I’m aiming for 205. What’s the camaraderie like on the team? It’s just pure love — we’re family. They’re like my sisters. The love never goes anywhere. Do you participate in any other sports at Dr. Phillips? I do track and field. I throw the discus and the shotput.
What’s it like having girls come out for the team whose background is a different sport? It makes us different. It makes us even better. Kelly (Gomez), she’s a great cheerleader and she came out here, and I had seen her doing the clean-andjerk, and I’m like, ‘Whoa, she’s a beast.’ I love her. The softball girls, the other track girls, the flag football girls — it makes us who we are. What’s your hope for these last few weeks of the season? To win states — I want a ring! That’s my goal; that’s what I want. When you’re not training for weightlifting or track, what do you like to do? I mean, I hang out with my family and my friends. Play video games; basketball. What’s your favorite sport to watch? Football. My favorite team is probably the Seahawks because they have Marshawn Lynch. He’s a beast. What’s your favorite class? Math. What do you think you’d like to do when you grow up? I’m not 100% what I want to do, but I know I want to major in biology or something like that — help humankind, I guess.
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girls basketball by Steven Ryzewski | Sports Editor
West Orange girls hoops coach will not return
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Two-time Coach of the Year Misty Cox has decided to retire after six seasons leading the Warriors. West Orange Athletic Director Adam Miller confirmed last week that Misty Cox would not be returning as the head coach for the girls basketball team, instead opting to retire. The school will begin a search for her replacement once the winter sports season has fully concluded. According to Miller, Cox had informed him about a month ago that this current season would be her last at the helm leading the Warriors. That means that her departure is not directly related to the recent cessation of West Orange’s season, which was
canceled by Miller with four games remaining because of ongoing internal issues. Despite the circumstances surrounding the conclusion of her final season, Cox has had an impressive career as a coach — she was the FHSAA Coach of the Year in Class 6A in 2001, FABC Coach of the Year in Class 6A in 2011, inducted into the Metro Conference’s Hall of Fame, inducted into the Boone High School Hall of Fame, named Coach of the Year in the Metro Conference five times, has coached teams to 10 district titles and four regional titles to pair with her
four Final Four appearances. “It is going to be very difficult to replace her, and she will be missed,” Miller said on Friday. “Thank you, Misty, for your dedication, knowledge, energy and passion that you gave our program every day. In my opinion, you will always be one of the best coaches in the state.” Misty Cox’s overall record as a head coach is 394-132. Cox has coached the Warriors since 2009 and led West Orange to three appearances in the state playoffs and one district championship (2011-12 season).
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The Windermere Wildfire ’03 team took first place at the NSA Fall State Championships last month in Lakeland. Team members include Alexia Carrasquillo, Katie Bonnett, Sutton Janata, Mia Williams, Sammy Evans, Iman Labonowski, Lexi Scalzo, Arianna Bosch, Lily Anderson and Sadie Carey. The team is coached by Bill Labonowski, Rick Evans and Ken Janata.
Ocoee hoops sets program play ball record for wins in a season Squeeze, WGLL to host clinic by Steven Ryzewski | Sports Editor
The seniors have led the way for the program’s transformation after humble beginnings as freshmen. OCOEE — When the seniors on the Ocoee boys basketball team were freshmen, the Knights won just five games. Last week, with wins over Wekiva, Orlando Christian Prep and Eustis, Ocoee improved to 18-3 on the season. Win No. 17, which came Jan. 13 over OCP, set a program record for wins in a season. The Knights have had the feel of a team in uncharted waters all season. Now, with program records already in hand for wins in a season and consecutive wins (Ocoee has won 10 STEVEN in a row as of RYZEWSKI Tuesday), the feeling has been validated with the Class 8A District 3 Tournament on the horizon. “I just really feel great for our senior class because they have been through a five-win season,” coach Rob Gordon said. “And now, to be able to enjoy the fruits of the labor … it just speaks volumes to their overall commitment to what our vision was when we got here.” Gordon takes particular pride not only in how much the program has progressed in his time at the helm, but also in the names on the roster. Mainly, the Knights have no transfers. Senior guard Vaughn McCall played at Montverde
HOOPS / 1B Freedom and The First Academy so far in January. One of the keys, agreed upon by Long and his players, has been an improved commitment to excelling on the defensive end of the floor. “Defense has been the biggest part, actually,” senior forward Jonathan Laurent said. “At first, our half-court defense was terrible. Then our halfcourt defense got better, and then our full-court defense, our transition defense, was terrible,
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Ocoee boys basketball coach Rob Gordon says senior guard Grant Riller is the best player in Central Florida this season. Academy as a sophomore, but is an Ocoee kid who played his freshman ball with the Knights and went to Ocoee Middle School, along with teammate Grant Riller. “These are all homegrown kids — there’s not a single transfer on this team,” Gordon said. “They have been through thick and thin with me. To have them be homegrown and to be able to put together this kind of a season, it just speaks volumes (about) our kids.” Of course, neither Gordon nor his team is satisfied — nor should they be. The Knights could make a run at Lakeland, especially as the program’s role players — everyone not named Grant or Vaughn — continue to progress. Ocoee’s star, Riller, is another element of success for the program. Gordon doesn’t hold back when talking up his star, either, saying Riller is the best
player in Central Florida this season. “(Riller’s season is) right up there with B.J. Taylor last year; in what he means to our ball club and what B.J. meant to Boone,” Gordon said, referencing the former Braves guard and current freshman for the UCF Knights. “(Riller is) the best player in Orlando for this season. I know other players have been more highly recruited, but for what Grant has accomplished so far this year, he’s having the best year of any high school basketball player in Orlando.” It’s hard to say what will happen with the Knights — they’re still in a district with the top team in Class 8A (Evans) and dropped a game to rival West Orange earlier this season. Still, it’s an exciting time for Ocoee, and if you haven’t seen the Knights this season, then you’re simply missing out.
so we fixed that up. After we fixed those two things, everything started picking up.” Of course, for Long, it helped to have solid leadership from his senior duo — especially back in 2014, when the Panthers were losing games. “(The senior leadership has) been great,” Long said. “Jonathan Laurent and David Stephen … when you’re losing
early, it could be easy for things to fall apart. But when you have strong character in the locker room, and you have strong leaders, they didn’t let that happen.” The Panthers hosted Apopka on Tuesday after press time and will host Cypress Creek at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22. Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@wotimes.com.
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The Florida League franchise and Winter Garden Little League will partner to host a “Dust the Rust Off” Clinic on Saturday. WINTER GARDEN — The Winter Garden Squeeze and Winter Garden Little League are partnering to host a “Dust the Rust Off” Spring Training Pre-Season Players and Coaches Clinic this Saturday. The event will take place from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Jan. 24, at the Winter Garden Little League Complex, 119 S. Park Ave. Open to players ages 7 through 16, the oneday clinic is free to players who are currently registered with Winter Garden Little League for the 2015 season. Registration for the event can be completed by sending
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an email with the parents’ names, child’s name and birthdate to 2015wgll.com, although Squeeze General Manager Adam Bates said they likely will accept walkup participants who are registered with WGLL. Lake Sumter baseball coach Josh Holt will be bringing some of his players to the event and speaking with the kids, and several players from the West Orange varsity program will volunteer, as well. Mike Albaladejo, a former star for West Orange and Florida Atlantic who has played baseball professionally in the minor leagues and the Atlantic League, also will help mentor the young players, who will enjoy 30-minute sessions focusing on hitting, pitching, base-running and more. The collaboration could be the beginning of more things to come between the Little League and the Squeeze, a franchise in the Florida Collegiate Summer League that will play its second season this summer. “(The partnership with WGLL) is one of our top partnerships,” Bates said. “It all
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starts with the kids. … We want those kids and those families in the stands (for Squeeze games this summer).” Blue 42 Sports Grill and Kona Ice will provide on-site food vending, and Winter Garden Squeeze gear will be available for purchase at a heavily discounted rate, according to Bates.
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REAL ESTATE by Michael Eng | Executive Editor
Keene’s Pointe home tops this week’s sales A home in the Keene’s Pointe community topped all residential real-estate sales from Jan. 9 to 15. The home at 6725 Mattina Court, Windermere, sold Jan. 12, for $2.1 million. Built in 2014, it has five bedrooms, five baths, two half-baths, a pool and 5,624 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $373.40.
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The home at 8821 Bay Harbour Blvd., Orlando, sold Jan. 14, for $390,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 1999, it has four bedrooms, two-and-onehalf baths, a pool and 2,823 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $138.15.
CLUBHOUSE ESTATES
The home at 7511 Wethersfield Drive, Orlando, sold Jan. 15, for $248,000. Built in 1981, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,567 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $158.26.
DIAMOND COVE
The home at 10002 Facet Court, Orlando, sold Jan. 15, for $350,000. Built in 1994, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,751 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $127.23.
LAKE CANE ESTATES
The home at 7031 Delora Drive, Orlando, sold Jan. 9, for $183,500 (REO/bank owned). Built in 1971, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,552 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $118.23.
ORANGE TREE COUNTRY CLUB
The home at 7749 Clementine Way, Orlando, sold Jan. 12, for $315,000. Built in 1979, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,872 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $168.27.
has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,884 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $99.79.
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The villa at 6617 Doubletrace Lane, Orlando, sold Jan. 9, for $265,000. Built in 1985, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 2,087 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $126.98.
TOREY PINES
The home at 5133 Timberview Terrace, Orlando, sold Jan. 13, for $546,500. Built in 1989, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,250 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $168.15.
TOSCANA
The home at 6927 Sorrento St., Orlando, sold Jan. 9, for $330,000. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, two-and-onehalf baths and 2,244 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $147.06.
VIZCAYA
The home at 8108 Via Bella Notte, Orlando, sold Jan. 12, for $448,900 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths, a pool and 2,966 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $151.35.
OCOEE CROSS CREEK
The home at 2462 Cliffdale St., Ocoee, sold Jan. 15, for $231,500. Built in 1999, it has four bedrooms, two-and-onehalf baths and 2,332 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $99.27.
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The home at 884 Cool Springs Circle, Ocoee, sold Jan. 9, for $188,000. Built in 1996, it
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The town house at 2302 Aloha Bay Court, Ocoee, sold Jan. 14, for $167,550. Built in 2014, it has three bedrooms, twoand-one-half baths and 1,693 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $98.97.
VINEYARDS
The home at 2573 Cabernet Circle, Ocoee, sold Jan. 9, for $265,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,974 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $89.11.
WESTYN BAY
The home at 3127 Piccolo Court, Ocoee, sold Jan. 14, for $378,000. Built in 2014, it has four bedrooms, four-and-onehalf baths and 3,628 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $104.19.
WEST ORANGE FAIRWAY COVE
The home at 6536 Fairway Hill Court, Orlando, sold Jan. 14, for $279,900 (REO/bank owned). Built in 1989, it has four bedrooms, two-and-onehalf baths, a pool and 2,353 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $118.95.
LAKE ROSE RIDGE
The home at 527 Wheatstone Place, Orlando, sold Jan. 9, for $222,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 1989, it has four bedrooms, two-and-onehalf baths and 2,192 square
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and-one-half baths and 3,587 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $89.21. The home at 4661 Indian Deer Road, Windermere, sold Jan. 14, for $288,500 (REO/ bank owned). Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, twoand-one-half baths and 2,618 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $110.20.
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The home at 6725 Mattina Court, Windermere, sold Jan. 12, for $2.1 million. The home, which sits on Lake Burden, is the “Grace” model by Kelsey Custom Homes. feet of living area. The price per square foot is $101.28.
NEWBURY PARK
The home at 9066 Leeland Archer Blvd., Orlando, sold Jan. 14, for $275,000. Built in 2007, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,099 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $131.01. The town house at 8476 Leeland Archer Blvd., Orlando, sold Jan. 13, for $180,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2007, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,428 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $126.05.
SHADOW BAY SPRINGS
The home at 5518 Baybrook Ave., Orlando, sold Jan. 15, for $305,000. Built in 1983, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths, a pool and 2,713 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $112.42.
WESTMOOR
The home at 7428 Herricks Loop, Orlando, sold Jan. 9, for $189,900. Built in 1989, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,616 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $117.51.
WINDERMERE EDEN ISLE
The home at 6620 Earthgold Drive, Windermere, sold Jan. 13, for $235,000. Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,580 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $148.73.
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The home at 5538 W. Lake Butler Road, Windermere, sold Jan. 15, for $855,000. Built in 1982, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths, a pool and 4,382 square feet of living area on 1.9 acres. The price per square foot is $195.12.
LAKE DOWN HOLLOW
The home at 2046 Down Hollow Lane, Windermere, sold Jan. 9, for $775,000 (REO/ bank owned). Built in 1980, it has three bedrooms, threeand-one-half baths, a pool and 3,604 square feet of living area on 5.47 acres. The price per square foot is $215.04.
LAKE SAWYER SOUTH
The home at 13409 Riggs Way, Windermere, sold Jan. 13, for $247,000. Built in 2007, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,100 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $117.62.
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The home at 12806 Jacob Grace Court, Windermere, sold Jan. 15, for $890,000. Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths, a pool and 4,558 square feet of living area on 1.8 acres. The price per square foot is $195.26. The home at 13325 Bonica Way, Windermere, sold Jan. 9, for $720,000. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, four-andone-half baths, a pool and 4,144 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $173.75.
WINDERMERE LANDINGS
The home at 6526 Golden Dewdrop Trail, Windermere, sold Jan. 15, for $287,500. Built in 2012, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,139 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $134.41.
WINTER GARDEN ALEXANDER RIDGE
The home at 2032 Solar Drive, Winter Garden, sold Jan. 9, for $349,140. Built in 2014, it has five bedrooms, threeand-one-half baths and 3,777 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $92.44.
COURTLEA PARK
The home at 515 Courtlea Cove Ave., Winter Garden, sold Jan. 12, for $299,900. Built in 2007, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,295 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $130.68.
CROWN POINT SPRINGS
The home at 1548 Spring Ridge Circle, Winter Garden, sold Jan. 15, for $229,000. Built in 1989, it has four bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,876 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $122.07.
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SAY HELLO, to this fantastic buy in TUSCANY!!! This 4 Bdrm. 2 Ba. beauty is waiting for a new home owner, this is a TRADITIONAL SALE, NOT a short sale or bank owned. No rear neighbors!!! Step inside to the impressive Travertine tile, throughout except for bedrooms and living room. This home features a formal living room and dining room, family room with wood burning fireplace, kitchen with breakfast nook, breakfast bar, pantry and all kitchen appliances stay! Inside laundry room, split bedroom plan, large master bedroom adjoined by master bath, garden tub, separate shower, his/her closets, dual sinks. Gorgeous screened lanai, sparkling pool, heated spa, open wood deck off of lanai, fenced yard. Asking only $310,000.
TILDENS GROVE
The home at 14161 Avenue of the Groves, Winter Garden, sold Jan. 15, for $199,000. Built in 2007, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,476 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $134.82.
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HONEY STOP THE CAR!!! That is what you will say when you see this 3 Bdrm. 2 Ba. IMMACULATE CONDITION!!! This home features a tiled foyer with tray ceiling. Open floor plan consisting of your living/great room with sliding glass doors leading to the privacy fenced back yard, to your left is dining area, kitchen and breakfast bar. Kitchen comes complete with pantry and all appliances, all window coverings stay too! Just off the foyer is the hallway with two great bedrooms and full bath. This home also features, granite countertops in kitchen, breakfast bar and baths. Inside laundry, dual sinks in master bath and 2-car garage, paver driveway. Walk to the W.O. trail, minutes from downtown Winter Garden. Original Owners...Nothing to do but move in and bring your furniture!!! Asking Only $237,500
The home at 11355 Arborside Bend Way, Windermere, sold Jan. 9, for $260,000 (short sale). Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,019 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $128.78.
KEENE’S POINTE
The town house at 5537 Somersby Road, Windermere, sold Jan. 14, for $190,000. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,579 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $120.33.
The home at 213 Zachary Wade St., Winter Garden, sold Jan. 12, for $400,000 (REO/ bank owned). Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,555 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $112.52.
WOODBRIDGE ON THE GREEN
The home at 4118 Willow Bay Drive, Winter Garden, sold Jan. 13, for $272,000. Built in 1987, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,086 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $130.39.
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Garage Sale Jan 23 and 24; 9:00 AM 2:00 PM; 2112 Cunard Ct., Ocoee; wheelchair, walker, tub bench, furniture, household items and other really neat stuff. 1/22rw
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Vibrant Bible Base Pentecostal Church (In Winter Garden) Is Seeking A Christian Experienced Drummer, Who Loves God, People Oriented, Very Dependable And Prompt! Great Pay! For More Info Please Call 863 451 2365 (Pastor Holloman) 1/22ph
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CHURCH DIRECTORY BAPTIST FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 125 E Plant St., Winter Garden 407-656-2352 Sundays 8:30 am Traditional 9:45 am Bible Study 11:00 am Contemporary Awana - Wednesdays - 6pm Pastor Tim Grosshans www.fbcwg.org 2nd Campus:
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EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE MESSIAH 241 N. Main, Winter Garden Services: 8, 9:30, & 11am, 7pm www.churchofthemessiah.com
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CHRISTIAN WEST ORANGE CHURCH OF CHRIST 1450 Daniels Road Winter Garden 407-656-2770 www.cocwo.com
METHODIST FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
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PRESBYTERIAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE LAKES, USA
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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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