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What is the cost of safety? Contract negotiations between the union representing Ocoee police officers and the City of Ocoee started 18 months ago. They haven’t gone well. Page 7.

Kindness ROCKS!

A new Winter Garden Facebook group has residents painting brightly colored river rocks and hiding them around town with the hopes of brightening someone’s day. SEE STORY PAGE 4

Some of the rocks Bessie and Brandon Gollett have painted include a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, Hello Kitty and a bee.

SPORTS UNIFORMITY

One website recently voted West Orange High School’s baseball uniforms as the best in the country. Read all about the inspiration behind the Warriors’ unique attention to their uniforms — and the potential 300 looks they can create.

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Mallow out and raise a toast to these gourmet confections. PAGE 11

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YOUR TOWN HUSBAND RAISES BAR

An Independence husband took Valentine’s Day to new heights by renting a helicopter for his wife. Natasha Proto had just put her kids down for a nap when she heard a helicopter nearby. She and her husband, Jonathan, went outside to look. A chopper had landed in the adjacent field. That’s when he told her it was her gift. The helicopter took the couple on a 45-minute ride that ended at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando, where they received massages.

GIVING HOPE TO HOMELESS Matthew’s Hope will benefit from a 50/50 raffle to be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at Crooked Can Brewing Company, 426 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. Stormy Hill Harley-Davidson, in Clermont, is sponsoring the Bike Night.

Lake Avalon residents object to nine-home development During a meeting held Feb. 15, some residents of the Lake Avalon Rural Settlement showed distaste for the proposal. GABBY BAQUERO STAFF WRITER WINTER GARDEN Discussion of

nine homes brought nearly 10 times that number of residents, who shared their concern and opposition to the proposed neighborhood. Orange County staff hosted a preliminary community SEE HOMES PAGE 4

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THURSDAY, FEB. 23

UNDER THE SEA 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Travel under the sea and discover all the treasures therein with activities, crafts and more. Ages 3 to 5. (407) 835-7323.

SATURDAY, FEB. 25

GENEALOGY RESEARCH OPEN FORUM AND BOOK CLUB 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 25, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. The monthly meetings are to support and encourage each other for continued progress in genealogy research, enjoy guest speakers, discuss assigned readings and progress toward publication of your genealogy. (407) 835-7323. HOPE CONFERENCE 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 25, at The First Academy/First Baptist

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Orlando, 2667 Bruton Blvd., Orlando. The First Hope is hosting the conference, a time for parents, educators and community members to gain information and resources for special-needs children. Interested attendees and vendors can call (407) 2068801. UNITY CONCERT FOR WOUNDED OFFICERS 4 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at First Baptist Church Winter Garden, 125 E. Plant St. The 90-member Garden Community Choir is presenting this benefit concert for Wounded Officers Initiative, which provides services to help address the long-term needs of wounded law-enforcement officers whose line-of-duty injuries have prevented them from continuing their careers. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children ages 4 to 12. gardenchoir.com.

MONDAY, FEB. 27

CAREERSOURCE CENTRAL FLORIDA 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Spend time with 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, FEB. 28

LOVE MONSTER 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Drop in for a sweet time with monster love crafts and activities. Ages 3 to 12. (407) 835-7323.

THURSDAY, MARCH 2

CAREGIVER COLLEGE 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 2, at the Cagan Crossing Community Library, 16729 Cagan Oaks, Clermont. This free series of classes is designed to provide an interactive workshop with tips and solid information for caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or a related disorder. To register, call (800) 272-3900 or email infocnfl@qlz.org.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 3

PIG ON THE POND 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, March 3; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 4; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 5, at the Waterfront Park on 103rd Street in Clermont. The festival offers barbecue, live entertainment, carnival rides, fireworks, a chili cook-off and Chase’s RacingPigs. More than 50 local businesses and 20 nonprofit organizations will participate. Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for ages w to 6 and free for those under 2. Shuttles will run between the event and Clermont Middle School, Clermont Park and Ride and the Citrus Tower Professional Center. pigonthepond.org.

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TASTE OF WINDERMERE 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at The Grove, 4756 The Grove Drive, Windermere. Sponsored by the Central Florida Women’s League, this 10th annual evening of food and fine wine features options provided by 30 beverage and dining establishments. Tickets are $85 and can be purchased at cfwl.org. Proceeds benefit community grants and scholarships. WINDERMERE ART AFFAIR 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 4, and Sunday, March 5, in downtown Windermere. The

free, two-day event will feature fine art, exhibits, food, wine and entertainment. (407) 876-4028. WOMAN’S CLUB BIRTHDAY LUNCHEON 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 4, at the Woman’s Club of Ocoee, 4 N. Lakewood Ave., Ocoee. The 93rd annual birthday event will feature fashions by Chico’s. Tickets are $20. To reserve a seat, call (407) 579-7977.

MONDAY, MARCH 6

JCCF CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT 11:30 a.m. check-in and 1 p.m. tee-off Monday, March 6, at West Orange Country Club, 3300 West Orange Country Club Drive, Winter Garden. A fun day of golf and food to benefit the Jimmy Crabtree Cancer Fund. A silent auction will end at 7 p.m. Cost is $110 per player and includes a light lunch and pork dinner. Register online at JCCancerFund.org.

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ARCHAEOLOGY DAY 10 a.m. Saturday, March 11, at the Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machete Trail, Oakland. Join Kevin Gidusko from the Florida Public Archaeology Network to celebrate National Archaeology Month. (407) 905-0054.

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RAISING FAMILY

Wade is a third-generation Oakland resident. Her grandparents moved there when her grandfather took a job helping lay railroad

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Since moving back to Oakland, Betty Wade has kept busy serving the town and community on various boards. Above: A young Betty Wade stands in front of her home on what is now Gulley Avenue.

“Mama and Daddy never told us what we couldn’t do. They never told us we had limits.” — Betty Wade, Oakland native

was, and if I looked up to anyone, it would be him. … He went to school at Morehouse, and I wanted to leave and go to college.” LEAVING OAKLAND

After graduation, she moved to Atlanta, as her brother did, and she attended Clark College (now Clark Atlanta University), earning her bachelor’s degree in history with a minor in education. Before graduating, she took a job as an operator at Southern Bell. “My mama told me I had to get a job and they weren’t sending me any money,” Wade said. “I thought it would be a summer job, and that was the longest summer job, because I worked for them for 35 years.” After living in such a big city, Wade thought Oakland was just too small and didn’t return to her hometown for 37 years. Her final two years with Southern Bell found her on assignment in Sydney, Australia, to set up the customer-service department for the country’s first competitive telephone company. Race, once again, came into play, but this time, she was a novelty. “They had to put me through

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tracks. He later worked for several pioneer Oakland families. After he died in 1918 in the flu epidemic, his 36-year-old wife, Wade’s grandmother, had three children to raise, so she contracted to handle all the linen washing for a Lake County academy. She held this job for many years, Wade said, with six women working for her. “They had a big wash pot, and they had to boil the water,” she said. “They had to hang them to dry and iron them. ... That’s how she raised her children and kept the house going.” When her parents married and settled in Oakland, they lived with Wade’s grandmother, and they all remained under one roof as each of the nine children arrived. “From the day you were born, you had to do church,” Wade said. “And then you had those activities having to do with the church.” Her childhood was spent at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church; she now attends Purpose Church Orlando, the recently renamed Next Community Church. Oakland was once home to Oakland Elementary School, strictly for black students. It closed and reopened several times, depending on the number of school-age children in the area. Wade attended this school and then transferred to Drew High for sixth through 12th grade. She graduated in 1964. Like most children, Wade had dreams. “I wanted to finish school and go to college,” she said. “I had a brother six years older than I

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Developer plans 58-acre community in Oakland

Oakland native Betty Wade was born at home in 1946, moved away after high school and again calls the town home.

rowing up in Oakland during the era of segregation was, as Betty Wade puts it, “ignorantly pleasant.” She has no memories of racism as a child. The Oakland native was born in 1946 in the family home on what is now Gulley Avenue. “Back when I was born, black people couldn’t go to the hospital to give birth,” Wade said. “So few doctors were willing to see black people.” She recalls one white doctor who lived in Oakland who welcomed black patients into his office. That was where Wade and her eight brothers and sisters went when a trip to the doctor was necessary. “Mama and Daddy never talked about segregation,” she said. “Mama and Daddy never told us what we couldn’t do. They never told us we had limits.” When her father loaded up the nine children and took them to New Smyrna Beach or Silver Springs for the day, she was never bothered by the fact that there was a separate area for black people. If anything, Wade grew up thinking white people weren’t allowed on the black beach and in the black springs. Wade attended Charles R. Drew High School, the black secondary school in Winter Garden, in the early 1960s. Racism isn’t much of an issue when all the students are the same race, she said. “Now, my younger siblings had a completely different experience than I did growing up,” Wade said. “It was more of an impact on them. Especially when they couldn’t go to Charles R. Drew, and they had to go to Lakeview (High School) when segregation ended. And that was hard on them. And that’s when the racism really did take an impact.” She realizes Oakland didn’t have the racial tension that other places did. “My grandmother would tell us about when the black people were run out of Ocoee,” Wade said. “She let some of the people come into her home and stay until they could move on.” Her father, a longtime employee at Lakeview, lost his job because of an incident with one of her brothers. He worked the rest of his life at Southern Bell.

a lot of psychological testing to make sure I could survive being in that environment as the only black person,” Wade said. Locals wanted to talk to her and invited her into their homes. Little children ran up to the schoolyard fence to see her and touch her. It was a positive experience. Once the contract was up, Wade moved back to Atlanta, and she retired after 30 years with the company. GOING BACK HOME

Wade decided it was time to return to her roots in 2000 after her mother became ill. She built in a new neighborhood going in on the west side of town. She has been busy as ever, maintaining a presence on various boards in the town. She has served on the Charter Review Commission and the town’s finance committee. She has helped find a new town manager and police chief. In 2006, she became heavily involved in the restoration project at the Oakland African-American Historic Cemetery, where her grandfather’s 1918 grave was discovered. These days, Wade opens her home to her young family members and her neighbors’ children. Although she never married or had children of her own, Wade considers herself a child magnet. Twice a week, she entertains a 3-year-old great-niece. She is happy in Oakland. This is home. Contact Amy Quesinberry at amyq@orangeobserver.com.

OAKLAND The developer of a proposed 58-acre, three-neighborhood planned urban development on the west side of Oakland is assuring residents that he intends to create a quality product. The Oakland Town Commission has approved the first step in the process for the community, located east of Florida’s Turnpike, north of West Colonial Drive and south of Oakland Avenue. The zoning has been changed from Commercial and Agriculture to Planned Unit Development. Single-family housing would make up about 70% of the overall plan, but four-story apartments and senior-living housing are also proposed. Neighborhood 1 is 16.2 acres, Neighborhood 2 is 39.5 acres, and Neighborhood 3 is 1.5 acres. The communities would be connected with bicycle, golf cart and pedestrian access and an eight-foot-wide trail connection. Dwight Saathoff, president of Project Finance & Development, was at the Feb. 14 commission meeting to make a presentation. In response to traffic concerns, he said by changing the commercial zoning, he was reducing the amount of traffic in the area by 87% and preserving the character of the town. “I’ve lived on this side of town for 37 years, and I know that’s not really what you want,” Saathoff said of developing a commercial strip. PFD has been coordinating with staff regarding the best way to co-exist with the town’s three cemeteries, all of which will abut the project. One idea is to build a Historic Trail Loop along them. Improvements to the original cemetery also are expected, including wrought-iron fencing, benches and brick columns, possibly a marker with all the names of the people buried there. Large landscape buffers — a minimum of 20 feet on Oakland Avenue — would help conceal the neighborhoods, and PFD is working on details for an acceptable urban landscape.

Contact Amy Quesinberry at amyq@orangeobserver.com.

IN OTHER NEWS n The commission approved the first reading and public hearing of a voluntary annexation and rezoning request from Julio and Carmen Carrasco for a .286-acre parcel on Simeon Road. The zoning was changed from A-1 Agriculture to R-1 Single Family Residential for the purpose of building a house on the lot. n The town is looking for candidates with a construction, architecture or engineering background to fill a vacant seat on the town’s Appearance Review Board. The board reviews and recommends architectural qualities of newly proposed structures in the commercial and Gateway Corridor areas of the town.

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he next time you’re out and about in Winter Garden, keep your eyes peeled: You could find a rock with Hello Kitty, a Ninja Turtle or an encouraging word on it. For the “Winter Garden Rocks!” group and those who stumble upon the small treasures, it’s like a year-round Easter egg hunt. The idea is to purchase river rocks and pebbles and paint something fun or encouraging on them. Then, once finished, the fun of hiding the rocks out for the public to find can begin. And if you’re lucky, you’ll find one of them yourself. Winter Garden resident Jennifer Dannecker is originally from Stuart and found the idea when a friend showed her an article about a Martin County Rocks group. With the prospect of having something fun to do with her daughter while brightening someone else’s day in mind, Dannecker knew she wanted to start the same thing in Winter Garden. “I see it as both creativity and getting the children out there exploring without use of electronic devices,” Dannecker said. “That was the impetus for it — exercise, fun and creativity. The whole point is to have fun and to teach kids to put their heart into something, put it out there and give it to someone else with no strings attached and expecting nothing in return.” Dannecker decided to get her neighbor and good friend Lisa Coates involved, along with their daughters. Mena Dannecker, 10, and Paisley Coates, 7, ate up the idea. Mena loves painting encouraging words and phrases on her rocks, while Paisley enjoys painting her namesake pattern — paisley. “I like that they’re pretty at the end,” Mena said of her favorite part about painting.

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Jennifer Dannecker, left, Mena Dannecker, Paisley Coates and Lisa Coates started the “Winter Garden Rocks!” Facebook group.

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The Facebook group was launched in January and is one of two Winter Garden-area rock groups — the other is called “Winter Garden/Ocoee Rocks.” Dannecker and Coates hosted a rock-painting party for all the neighborhood kids to get involved. They use acrylic paint, paint pens and Sharpies to create whatever their hearts desire — unicorns, cats, kind words, characters — and coat them with a clear acrylic sealant to finish. “We were having the greatest time,” Dannecker said. “It was so relaxing to sit and be artistic and expressive and know someone is going to find it.” So far, the rocks have been hidden anywhere from downtown Winter Garden to the West Orange Trail and Chapin Station. The four artists estimate they have painted about 80 rocks to date. “It’s very inexpensive too — it’s not having to buy tickets to a theme park,” Coates added. “For $10, you can get a big bag of rocks, Sharpies and paint from the Dollar Tree and have fun with it.” Fellow Winter Garden resident Bessie Gollett found the group last month, and for the past three weeks, painting rocks has become one of her new favorite things to do with her grandson, Brandon. “I took a drawing class in college — nothing real detailed — just

WINTER GARDEN ROCKS! The WGR group currently has more than 130 members. To join the Facebook group, visit bit.ly/2lE9oMv.

MATERIALS NEEDED n A bag of river rocks (can be found at Lowe’s, Home Depot and Hobby Lobby) n Acrylic paints (comes in tubes and bottles) n Sharpies (for intricate, precise designs) n Oil-based paint pens (for intricate designs) n Clear acrylic sealant spray (to finish) NOTE: Let the paint dry completely before spraying with sealant. Let sealant dry completely before handling and hiding.

Developer plans homes meeting Feb. 15 at Whispering Oaks Elementary School for the proposed nine-home residential development titled Avalon Subdivision. The subject site for the proposed nine-acre development is located north of Avalon Road, west of Sanctuary Lane and east of Redmark Lane. The development proposal makes two requests: to amend the future land use map designation from Rural Settlement 1/5 to Rural Settlement 1/1 and to rezone the site from Citrus Rural District to a Planned Development District. According to Andrea Cardo, the project manager of applicant Davila Homes Construction, few details are available currently because the proposal is in the initial stages. Cardo prefaced her speech by stating that development and growth are lifelong constants that should not always be viewed

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with negative connotations. She then delved into the details, sharing that Davila Homes intends to minimize the impact to surrounding developments with their project, maintain a rural country theme and make the development a secluded residential enclave. The home builder also shared the lot configuration for the nine single-family homes that, although in a nine-acre neighborhood, would be located on four-and-one-half acres. This satisfies the open-space requirement dictated by design standards of the Wekiva Study Area — of which the Lake Avalon Rural Settlement is part. However, despite Cardo’s details, the majority in the room raised their hand in opposition of the proposal when prompted by Orange County District 1 Commissioner Betsy VanderLey. The residents were concerned primarily that approval of the

as an aspiring artist,” Gollett said. “I love the adult coloring books and I basically do it for relaxation. When I started the rocks I was like, ‘OK this is really cool, this might replace the coloring books.’ Ever since I started, I’ve literally been painting every day.” Now, every time she sees a new rock group on Facebook, she joins for inspiration and to share hers and Brandon’s finished rocks and stories. She hopes their rocks will give people joy and a sense of community. “As I’m painting something, I just imagine the look on a person’s face finding it,” Gollett said. “You never know how you’ll touch someone’s day. That’s why sometimes I do a lot of the kids’ characters because it’s mostly the kids out there looking for them — I try to paint characters they’re going to like.” One of Dannecker’s goals for the group is to recreate the smalltown charm she remembers from her own childhood. “It’s about giving to the community, making something with your heart, putting love into it and putting it out there for someone to find and not expecting anything back,” Coates said. “It’s nice to show our kids that, too.” Contact Danielle Hendrix at dhendrix@orangeobserver.com.

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planned development would set a precedent that could pave the way for more residential or commercial development in what was supposed to be preserved as a rural settlement. “If a planned development is approved for the Lake Avalon Rural Settlement, there will be a stampede to get additional planned developments approved,” said Rosie Fussell, who moved to the area in 1994. “Approving a planned development would be a terrible precedent for our area.” Rural settlements, first recognized by the county in 1991, are designations aimed at preserving historic and agricultural areas throughout the county. As of 2015, there were 22 rural settlements in Orange County, all of which abide by strict zoning codes that regulate the use, intensity and density of proposed developments. The Lake Avalon Rural Settlement’s three permitted residen-

tial densities are one dwelling unit per five acres, one dwelling unit per every two acres, and one dwelling unit per every one acre. Considering these restrictions, some residents were confused by how the applicant was permitted to make its request. However, the protections from certain uses afforded by a rural settlement designation are not as extensive as expected because the county’s future land-use policies provide a small loophole via cluster plans. To ease their worries, VanderLey emphasized the applicant’s request is not guaranteed approval with the claim of “asking is not getting.” The county’s next Planning and Zoning meeting for this request is scheduled April 20 in the Commission Chambers at the Orange County Administration Center. Contact Gabby Baquero at gbaquero@orangeobserver.com.

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3200 block of Daniels Road. A white male driving an SUV was asking for money at multiple fuel pumps at a gas station. An officer conducted a traffic stop on the SUV as the driver attempted to leave. The driver provided an invalid Florida ID. The driver’s vehicle was registered to someone from Mississippi, although the driver said it belonged to his “friend Steve.” As a second officer contacted the proper vehicle owner’s insurance company, the driver began complaining of chest pain. Winter Garden Fire and Rescue was called in, and the driver was transported to Winter Garden Florida Hospital for further medical attention. The second officer’s investigation revealed the truck had not been reported stolen, and the owner would not be pressing charges if his truck was returned immediately. OCOEE FEB. 10

8930 block of West Colonial Drive. An officer responded to a call regarding a theft at Once Upon a Child. The theft involved a customer who had forgotten a wallet on a register counter and returned to find it gone. Surveillance footage showed a nearby black female with red hair picking it up and placing it in her purse. The suspected thief said she did not have the wallet when questioned by an officer. When informed the wallet’s owner would not press charges if the wallet was returned immediately, the female said she had left it on a shelf. The suspected thief then directed the officer

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to a shoe box, which had the missing wallet. The wallet was returned to the owner, but the owner claimed $600 in cash was missing. The suspected thief said she did not have the money, so the officer placed her in handcuffs while the store was searched. The search was unsuccessful. The thief then confessed she placed the money inside some clothes in the store, so the officers followed the thief to where she had supposedly left the money, but the money was not there. The thief was arrested for grand theft of the third degree and possession of drug paraphernalia because a pill bottle inside her purse contained cocaine residue. OAKLAND FEB. 11

West Colonial Drive. An officer on patrol witnessed a vehicle run a red light while traveling 79 mph in a 45 mph speed zone. The officer conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of West Colonial Drive and Remington Road and noticed the smell of alcohol. When asked if he had anything to drink recently, the driver responded that he had consumed a couple glasses of wine. The driver and one passenger were asked to exit the vehicle while a backup officer arrived so a DUI investigation may be conducted. The driver failed to perform the sobriety exercises correctly and was placed under arrest. However, the officer then assisted the backup officer in arresting the passenger, who became aggressive. When the officer returned to the patrol vehicle, he realized the first arrestee had soiled himself.

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Tensions reach tipping point in Ocoee police negotiations Disagreement regarding raises and benefits have prolonged contract negotiations between the city of Ocoee and the union that represents the Ocoee Police Department. GABBY BAQUERO STAFF WRITER OCOEE Negotiating pay raises is known to induce anxiety in many people, but for the Ocoee Police Department, it’s been a yearslong struggle. For the past 18 months, the Central Florida Chapter of the Police Benevolent Association has been representing the Ocoee Police Department in negotiations with the city of Ocoee for a new employment contract. To date, both parties have had

10 meetings since June 2015 and have agreed on everything — with the exception of four contentious issues: pay raises, pension reforms, health insurance and uniform upgrades. As a result, an impasse was declared. During the Feb. 7 Ocoee commission meeting, police officers and PBA representatives came with signs reading “STOP stalling negotiations” in a show of solidarity for their cause. Two Ocoee officers, who are also PBA representatives, expressed frustrations with the situation dur-

ing public comment — despite the warning made by City Attorney Scott Cookson that such an action would constitute an unfair labor practice. “When I was in the police academy, I remember our instructors talking about the stresses of police work … but no one ever mentioned the stresses of battling your employer for fair benefits,” said Mike Alexander, an Ocoee Police patrol sergeant. However, Ocoee City Manager Robert Frank maintained the salary and benefits package the city offers is generous and comparable to those found in other Central Florida police departments. SEE CONTRACTS PAGE 8

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“The package that the city is offering as far as salary and benefits — including, specifically, pension and cost of health care — is an excellent package that is probably better than 90% to 95% of the agencies around us in Central Florida,” Frank said. Frank also believed the accusatory signs weren’t necessary and that the sentiment likely came from individuals not privy to the city’s efforts. “I believe anyone who says (the negotiations) are being stalled does not have access to see the emails going back and forth where we’ve tried to get the union to schedule a time and their attorney was not available,” he said. The major disputes regarding the contract terms are the proposed pension reforms and pay raises, said Ocoee police officer David Ogletree, the Central Florida PBA chapter’s vice president. Some union members and officers are dissatisfied because they view the current arrangement of the wage top-up scheme as inconsistent and unfair. The topup pay creates salary discrepancies between patrol officers in supervisory positions and other more recently created positions, despite requiring similar levels of responsibility, he said. “We’re not against the wage raises that they proposed,” Ogletree said. “If we can keep those in the package, then that would be wonderful, but I think that (topup) pay is ... what has made our members upset, because there’s no common ground.” Regarding pension plans, the union has requested a two percent cost-of-living increase for retirement, which, Alexander said,

was met with firm resistance. In return, the union offered to split the cost by contributing more money to the police pension fund. “We’ve not seen any salary surveys or benefit surveys that show their pay is not where it’s supposed to be,” Frank said, when asked about the city’s reluctance to accept the union’s request. Also desired in the contract was a uniform upgrade to a loadbearing vest, which Ogletree described as attire commonly used by law enforcement in Chicago, New York City and England that shifts the weight away from the hips and onto the upper body.

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However, the city considered it too militaristic, Frank said. After the last meeting before the impasse, the city presented a final contract that the union members voted down. The impasse hearing was scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 22, after press time. Ogletree said the dispute has hurt morale in the department. “It’s an uphill battle, but you’d think that if you’re a commissioner on the board, you’d want to make your employees happy,” Ogletree said. Contact Gabby Baquero at gbaquero@orangeobserver.com.

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6:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at the Winter Garden downtown pavilion, 104 Lakeview Ave. The Winter Garden Art Association will host its annual fundraising gala to support its various programs. The event will feature a cocktail hour, dinner, a silent auction and live auction. Tickets cost $75. For more information, call (407) 347-7996.

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SUPPORT THIS West Orange Theater Fundraiser The West Orange High School Theater Department has been invited to perform in March at Main Stage in New York City. To help raise money for the trip, several restaurants will host spirit nights this week. Each restaurant will donate a portion of its sales when you mention West Orange High Theater. Spirit nights are as follows: Friday, Feb. 24, at Winter Garden Burrito and That Chicken Place, 12890 Colonial Drive, Winter Garden; Tuesday, Feb. 28, at Mom’s Melts on Main Street, 108 S. Main St., Winter Garden; and Wednesday, March 1, at Taquitos Jalisco, 1041 S. Dillard St., Winter Garden.

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“Julie was on a kick, where she was making something every day,” said her partner and soon-to-bewife, Jean Starnes. “And you can’t just make one marshmallow. You have to make a bunch of them.” Because there were only so many marshmallows that the couple could consume themselves, Starnes began taking them to work to share with her co-workers. Within months, requests for Summers’ marshmallows were trickling in from friends and family. “Somebody had to eat them, so we were getting a lot of feedback,” Starnes said. “For birthdays and holidays, people were asking (Julie) to bring the marshmallows.” Then East End Market invited the women to participate in a feedback fair, which was an invaluable experience for Summers and Starnes and opened new opportunities.

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Julie Summers, left, and Jean Starnes teamed up last year to create Sugar Rush Marshmallows.

As demand increased, the two were faced with a decision: Should they go into the marshmallow business? The answer was a resounding yes, and Sugar Rush Marshmallows was launched last May. “It’s such a cool dessert, and you can make them into anything,” Summers said. The flavors range from classic vanilla to churro, but it doesn’t end there. Summers created stuffed marshmallows, which she fills with anything from Nutella to caramel, and a line of adultonly marshmallows infused with liquor. To get the business off the ground, Starnes quit her job to lend Summers a hand in the kitchen. Everything is made from scratch. Their marshmallow base begins with a pure cane sugar syrup that must be carefully cooked by hand. Once the base is complete, Summers and Starnes begin making batches of marshmallows. A single batch takes about an hour to make. Then it must set up for 24 hours before it is cut into squares. “We cook 40 hours a week and sell four days a week,” Starnes said. “It’s all we do, but it’s a really fun thing to do together.” To uphold the quality of each marshmallow, Summers also found a way to create her own extracts. Even though making everything from scratch adds to the cooking time, it helps keep the marshmallows free of allergens, Summers said. Since November, business has

“We cook 40 hours a week and sell four days a week. It’s all we do, but it’s a really fun thing to do together.” — Jean Starnes

significantly increased for the marshmallow duo. A batch that used to last a month now doesn’t last more than week. And Summers is still experimenting. Now, in addition to marshmallows, she’s created a homemade, gourmet graham cracker and her own version of marshmallow fluff. “We’re definitely targeting adults more than kids,” Starnes said. “We’re trying to remind people of a time when they were much happier and when times were much simpler.” During the weekends, Summers and Starnes can be found at a variety of farmers markets: Winter Garden Farmers Market, Windermere Farmer’s Market, Audubon Park Community Market, Cagan’s Crossings Farmers Market and the Lakefront Farmer’s Market at Summerport Village. “We’re still learning and growing and figuring everything out,” Summers said. Contact Brittany Gaines at bgaines@orangeobserver.com.

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FROM THE ARCHIVES West Orange Manor, the Winter Garden care facility now known as Health Central Park, debuted its new transport van 38 years ago this week. Pictured are auxiliary member Emma Ferguson, left; resident Edith (no last name given); Bill Runyon in administration; Marion Fairchild; resident Estelle Ryan; Exlie Mae Bolton, auxiliary president; resident Robert Roan; and Lee Benton, auxiliary liaison officer.

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Miles Ardaman, a 13-year-old Lakeview Junior High School student, is Florida’s highschool chess champion. This is his ninth year of playing the game. Randy Freeman, a 1973 graduate of Ocoee High School, has been named Top Debater in the state. He won first place in varsity speaking at the Florida Intercollegiate Forensic State Championships held in Gainesville.

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Johnny Cash stopped at Shirley’s Antiques and purchased several items for his wife’s antique store in Tennessee. He also went to Fred Crawford’s Brass Cannon Gun Shop on State Road 50 and bought an antique Winchester .32 air rifle.

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undreds of barbecue fans flocked to downtown Winter Garden on Saturday, Feb. 18, for the city’s sixth annual Blues and BBQ Festival. The smell of barbecue filled the area around the downtown pavilion as the more than 10 vendors stocked their smokers and grills filled with various cuts of meat. While licking barbecue sauce off their fingers, attendees enjoyed various blues musicians throughout the evening, including Souliz, TC Carr and the Bolts of Blue, and the Damon Fowler Group. — BRITTANY GAINES

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What got you into water polo? My brother and his best friend signed up when they were freshmen coming in, and I met Coach Dailer when I was in seventh grade. She kind of talked me into playing, and I played last year and continued this season. What’s it been like taking over as starting goalie this season? It’s been challenging, because last year, I was the backup goalie and I was expecting to play field this year. It’s been tough taking on the role of a starting goalie, kind of controlling the defense and everything, but I’ve enjoyed it so far. Best piece of game advice you’ve been given? Trust your teammates and know that they’re going to get their job done. Focus on your role as a teammate, let them do their job, and we’ll come out with the win.

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definitely have kids coming up and challenging themselves, playing club teams. It’s a great atmosphere. Who’s your favorite NFL team and player? Pittsburgh Steelers and Le’Veon Bell. He’s so patient with his O-line and knows they’re going to make their blocks, and I would attune that to polo, knowing they’re (my teammates) going to defend their men and I don’t have to worry about the outside guys taking a shot or having to scoot across the goal every second. What’s your go-to show on Netflix? My favorite show would be “The Office.” I’ve watched it twice already. What’s your Subway order? Italian herb (bread) with ham, lettuce, tomato, American cheese and mayo.

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SENIOR SPORTS EDITOR WINTER GARDEN Shawn Coultoff got some unexpected news recently from his father, Eric — some really exciting, unexpected news. Coultoff, 10, learned from his father he recently was named the 2016 U.S. Kids Golf National Boys Player of the Year alongside the girls player of the year, Karoline Tuttle, of Lake Mary. The award is presented to the top-rated boy and girl within the tour for their competitive golf season. “I was really happy — I didn’t even know there was something called the ‘Player of the Year,’” Coultoff said. Coultoff and Tuttle will attend this week’s PGA Tour’s Honda Classic Golf Tournament in Palm Beach Gardens, where they will formally be recognized at the PGA National Resort. “We are very proud of Karoline and Shawn’s accomplishments made throughout the year in competitive play, and we look forward to watching their golf games develop in the future,” said Dan Van Horn, president and CEO for U.S. Kids Golf. Coultoff, coached by Chris Couch, of the West Orange Country Club, finished first in more than 65 tournaments as a junior golfer — including an astounding 21 wins in 2016. At the 2016 U.S. Kids Golf World Championship he placed second at 8-under par. Michael McMillan, another local coach for the Castellucci Golf Center who is familiar with Coultoff, said the youngster really sets himself apart with his approach to the game. “Quality, attentive practice — I would say that’s the difference-maker,” McMillan said. “(Coultoff) has fun … but when it’s time to do work, he puts in his work. And his dad has a fantastic knowledge of the game.”

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Shawn Coultoff will be recognized at the PGA Tour’s Honda Classic event this week.

Shawn’s father, Eric, is a former professional golfer. Shawn, who said he enjoys hitting the driver the most and estimates his farthest drive at 225 yards, said he has been hard at work on improving his backswing and that he recently saw an improvement in his putting game. He is also an honor roll student at Whispering Oaks Elementary and plays other sports, too. By winning the award, Coultoff receives an exemption for all U.S. Kids Golf events through age 18 and will get to participate alongside Tuttle in the Honda Classic Golf Pro-Am during the Honda Classic. Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@orangeobserver.com.

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Of four varsity basketball teams that remained alive entering last week, only one remained when it ended. The CFCA Eagles defeated Merritt Island Christian 75-37 in the regional semifinals of the FHSAA Class 2A State Playoffs Feb. 16, while the West Orange and Ocoee boys teams and the Warriors’ girls team all were defeated in their respective brackets. The Eagles (24-5) coasted to a running-clock finish, whooping up on the visitors from Florida’s east coast behind Sebastian Brown’s 14 points and Dante Treacy’s 13 points and six assists. The win advanced CFCA to the regional championship against another team from the Space Coast, Melbourne’s Florida Prep. That game took place Feb. 21 after publication, with the result available at ObserverPreps.com. Also on Feb. 16, West Orange could not keep pace with Boone on the road, falling 57-40 despite K.J. Simon’s 11 points. The Warriors finished the season 16-12. Ocoee was neck-and-neck with the visiting Hagerty Huskies from Oviedo but ultimately lost 54-62. The Knights finished their season — which included the program’s first district title —

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with a 14-15 record. “I’m proud of all of them,” Ocoee coach John “Sarge” Siers said. “We lost to a very good team in a great game. … Our guys made history — that is forever.” Finally, in girls hoops action, the West Orange Warriors were defeated by district rival Wekiva in the regional semifinals Feb. 14, 53-42. A full recap and gallery from the game are available online at ObserverPreps.com. The young Lady Warriors and their core of talented sophomores

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finished the campaign with a 21-8 record. Correspondent Nate Marrero contributed to this report. Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@orangeobserver.com.

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OCOEE TO AWARD ESSAY WINNERS

The city of Ocoee received 312 entries for the 13th annual Black History Month Essay Contest, and 16 students are being awarded for their winning submissions. The eight participating schools are Citrus, Maxey, Prairie Lake, Spring Lake, Thornebrooke and Westbrooke elementary schools; and Hope Charter and Renaissance Charter schools. The City of Ocoee Human Relations Diversity Board sponsored the contest. The awards ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, at the Ocoee Lakeshore Center, 125 N. Lakeshore Drive. First-place winners will recite their essays and receive a $50 Best Buy gift card; second- and third-place winners will receive certificates of merit, a gift bag and a Chick-fil-A coupon. The ceremony will be televised on Ocoee Channel 493 on Spectrum. The overall winner is Bryce Ownby of Thornebrooke, who receives a $250 Best Buy gift card. Other winners are: Citrus: Matthew Rampersaud, first place; Laura Curry, second; and

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CHURCH DIRECTORY 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: “FOUNDATION WORSHIP” Sundays 9:45 am - All Ages at Foundation Academy High School 15304 Tilden Road - Winter Garden www.FoundationWorship.com 407.730.1867 STARKE LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH PO Box 521, 611 W Ave, Ocoee Pastor Jeff Pritchard (407) 656-2351 www.starkelakebaptist.org

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

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CHURCH OF THE MESSIAH 241 N. Main, Winter Garden Services: 8, 9:30, & 11am, 7pm www.churchofthemessiah.com

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

CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION 4950 S. Apopka-Vineland Rd. Orlando Sun.Serv 8:30am, 10:30am, 6:30pm. 407-876-3480 www.ascension-orlando.org

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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 125 N. Lakeview Ave Winter Garden Service Times 9:00 AM and 11:15 AM Phone – 407-656-1135 Web: fumcwg.org

NEXT COMMUNITY CHURCH 13640 W. Colonial Dr., Ste 110, Winter Garden 407-654-9661 • Prayer 9:30AM, Fellowship 9:45AM, Service 10:05AM HAVEN OF GRACE BIBLE CHURCH 13520 Foxcrest Blvd. Winter Garden, FL 34787 Services 9:30 and 10:30AM 407-952-0510

CHURCH OF GOD

OCOEE CHURCH OF GOD Pastor Thomas Odom 1105 N. Lakewood Avenue, Ocoee 407-656-8011

You have heard that it was said, Love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. For He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.. - Matthew 5:43 - 45 (HCSB)

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