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“In children’s minds nowadays, unless they’re taught or told from experience where food comes from, they just think it comes from Publix in a plastic container.” — Julia Ugartechea

Crabtree Fund names recipient The Jimmy Crabtree Cancer Fund Inc. made a presentation to its 20th recipient, Dan Colonna, who had a brain cancer called glioblastoma. The tumor was removed two years ago, and he underwent radiation and chemotherapy for six months; every PET scan to date has been clear of new cancer growth. Colonna volunteers at the Winter Garden Art Association’s SoBo Gallery. He is married to Rhonda, a teacher. Their son is a senior at West Orange High, and his son is a student at the University of Central Florida.

Oakland honors Welch Willie Welch was the longestserving community leader in Oakland when he died Oct. 24 at age 69. His love for his hometown never wavered, and he spent more than 33 years taking care of Oakland as a reserve police officer, town commissioner and vice mayor. On a recent Sunday, the town honored him by dedicating the Willie Welch Pavilion at Westside Park, just down the street from the home he shared with his wife of 22 years, Peggie. Other officials, along with community members and Welch’s family, attended the ceremony, held in remembrance of his love, hard work and dedication to the town.

Dallas, Madelynn and Emily Stone hope to raise their own chickens — and their own eggs — in Winter Garden.

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Coming home to roost? The Winter Garden Chicken Club wants to make backyard chickens legal in Winter Garden and hopes to dispel foul perceptions of the egg-producing birds. Story on 4.

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West Orlando Church is hosting Compassion International’s poverty experience to give residents a look at daily life in third-world countries. AMY QUESINBERRY RHODE COMMUNITY EDITOR WINTER GARDEN Churches

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and organizations from throughout the United States send members on mission trips each year to the far reaches of the globe to help improve the lives of impoverished children. And although thousands go each year, many more feel a call-

ing to help but may not have the means to make the trip. Enter Compassion International. This weekend, the childadvocacy ministry is bringing the experiences of two children living in poverty in Kenya and the Dominican Republic to West SEE COMPASSION PAGE 6

SoBo Art Gallery goes SoBlue at 2016 fundraising gala.

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THURSDAY, FEB. 25

BOOKS TO BOOGIE 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Shake, rattle and roll while diving into picture books and engaging in dance and movement activities. Ages 2-5. (407) 835-7323. WEST ORANGE CHAMBER BUSINESS AFTER HOURS 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, hosted by Toll Brothers Inc. at Lakeshore Community, 8818 Lakeshore Pointe Drive, Winter Garden. Mingle with other business men and women and make new contacts at this monthly West Orange Chamber of Commerce event. Cost is $5 in advance and $10 at the door for chamber members and $25 for others. Call the chamber at (407) 656-1304 for information. HOME-COOKED DIETS FOR DOGS 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Rick’s Dog Deli will demonstrate how to prepare custom meals

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FRIDAY, FEB. 26

SCIENCE TOTS 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Children love to explore their world and are natural scientists. Science Tots introduces basic science concepts while having fun and making exciting discoveries. Ages 3-5. Registration recommended by calling (407) 835-7323.

SATURDAY, FEB. 27

WINTER GARDEN COMMUNITY GARDEN 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 27, and continuing March 5, 12, 19 and 26, at the Winter Garden Community Garden, Ninth Street and Pennsylvania

Avenue. New and returning gardeners can sign agreements to grow their own vegetables, fruits and flowers. For details, call Charlie Mae Wilder, president, at (407) 529-5214. SCIENCE SATURDAY: EXOTIC PLANTS 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at the Oakland Nature Trail, 747 Machete Trail. Join Restoration Chair Jackie Rolly for a talk about nuisance and invasive species that are common in the area and that might be invading your garden. Meet in the classroom. For all ages. Free for ONP members, $5 for others. Register online at oaklandnaturepreserve.org. For information, call (407) 905-0054. DIGGIN’ IT: GENEALOGY RESEARCH OPEN FORUM & BOOK CLUB 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. This is a monthly club that supports and encourages folks for continued progress in their genealogy research. Enjoy special topics and guest speakers and participate in group discussions of assigned readings. Make progress toward publication of your genealogy research online, in print or other formats. (407) 835-7323.

JUST B A KID Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at Zanders Park, 940 Klondike St., Winter Garden. Sponsored by Darryl Merchant and Tiffany Kelly of The Morning After Center for Hope & Healing, the event for children will include food, fun and activities. For information, email Tkelly@ themorningaftercenter.org or call (772) 708-4759. GARDEN CHOIR UNITY CONCERT 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at First Baptist Church of Winter Garden, 126 E. Plant St. Proceeds from the concert go to the homeless ministry Matthew’s Hope. The 80-member choir will present an afternoon of uplifting choral music, with special performances by the Garden Chamber Choir and Sounds Like Chicken. Tickets are $20 ($10 for children 12 and younger) and available at gardenchoir.com or at the door. GOLDOVITZES IN CONCERT 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at Congregation Sinai, 303 U.S. 27, Minneola. Lynn and Joe Goldovitz will present American folk tunes and pop music from the 1950s through ’70s. Tickets are $18. Refreshments will be served. For tickets or information, call Gwen at (352) 2434890 or the temple at (352) 243-5353.

TUESDAY, MARCH 1

SOUTHWEST BOOK CLUB 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. This month’s discussion is “The Residence: Inside the Private World of the White House” by Kate Anderson Brower. An intimate account of White House life from the perspectives of the service staff from the Kennedys through the Obamas. Ages 18 or older. (407) 835-7323.

FRIDAY, MARCH 4

AARP FREE TAX PREPARATION 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays, March 4 through April 11, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. AARP offers assistance to anyone 50 and older who can’t afford a tax-preparation service. Participants must bring all tax documents plus a copy of last year’s tax return, a government-issued photo ID card and a Social Security card for each person on the return. (407) 835-7323..

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WOMAN’S CLUB OF OCOEE BIRTHDAY LUNCHEON AND FASHION SHOW 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 5, at the Woman’s Club of Ocoee clubhouse, 4 N. Lakewood Drive. Tickets to the 92nd annual event are $20. (407) 579-7977 or bmwlady97@aol.com.

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Zander Adkins and Shayanne Quiles are Winter Garden residents who are involved in USA Dance.

Ballroom bliss The city’s chapter of USA Dance may be a well-kept secret in Winter Garden, but the organization has a broad reach in the Central Florida community. JENNIFER NESSLAR STAFF WRITER WINTER GARDEN

hayanne Quiles was 5 years old the first time she danced with a partner as a part of production of “Grease.” “I had to dance with a boy in couples,” said Quiles, a Winter Garden resident and a sixthgrade student at Howard Middle School, a magnet school for the visual and performing arts. “I was so nervous, but it just felt so fun.” It was the beginning of an interest in a dance form that Quiles has grown to love. She began to take ballroom classes through Giving Dance Inc., a Central Florida nonprofit, and made long-term friends with dance partners. Like many of the dancers at Giving Dance, Quiles became involved in the Orlando Chapter of USA Dance, where she has participated in a variety of competitions and performances. Although the chapter is based in Winter Garden, USA Dance is a “well-kept secret” there, said chapter president John Davis, who also resides in Winter Garden. As a nonprofit, the organization’s mission is to help the community and show all the physical, social and mental benefits of ballroom dancing — not only in Winter Garden but also throughout Central Florida. For this mission, USA Dance performs at schools, festivals and assisted-living facilities. In West Orange, the organization has performed at Health Central Park and Golden Pond assisted-living facilities, as well as at events such as Spring Fever in the Garden. Members also participate in social and competitive dances. The competitions allow for a competitive form of ballroom dancing called DanceSport, which the organization defines as lead-and-follow dances done with a partner.

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USA Dance also organizes classes for people who may not typically have access to ballroom dancing — people who are homeless, have special needs or are disadvantaged. The special-needs program at the city of Altamonte Springs partners with USA Dance for lessons. Participants have the ability to learn ballroom dancing and participate in a showcase. “I enjoy how they take a month out of their time to teach these kids and adults how to dance, and then just seeing the smiles on their faces when they get out there on the basketball court and start dancing,” said Zander Adkins, a freshman at West Orange High School and a member of USA Dance. “That brings warmness to my heart because it’s a beautiful thing.” Dancing with USA Dance offers many advantages for participants in the program, said Terri Vitale, special-needs and activities assistant of the Altamonte Springs program. “Fun, first of all, is No. 1,” she said. “That’s obvious but not always said. It’s socialization. It’s friendly competition — it’s not competitive in a football team way. I would say teamwork, too. Another benefit is acceptance from the community and involvement from the community.” USA Dance provides opportunities for even the more seasoned dancers. The organization has afforded Adkins, who is also part of Giving Dance Inc., the opportunity to travel. “USA Dance has been so supportive of the kids,” said Jill Adkins, Zander’s mother. “They’ve allowed these kids opportunities that we wouldn’t otherwise have. Every time we go, when the kids hit the floor, the whole ballroom lights up.” Contact Jennifer Nesslar at jnesslar@orangeobserver.com.

ULTIMATE YOUTH DANCESPORT CHALLENGE WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27 WHERE: Bahia Shrine Ballroom, 2300 Pembrook Drive, Orlando TICKETS: $5 for spectators DETAILS: The Ultimate Youth DanceSport Challenge includes four challenges in one. Those include: amateur youth couples (youth ballroom couples); student/teacher couples; battle of the formation teams (synchronized ballroom dancing with a minimum of two couples); and specialneeds star challenge (dancers from the Altamonte special-needs program are paired with a partner and participate in several heats of dances).

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commercial advertising a new charter school in Ocoee leads viewers to believe the school will open in August. But Ocoee city commissioners have not come close to a vote on the proposed Renaissance Charter School at Westyn Bay. The project was not even a primary item on the Ocoee City Commission’s agenda Feb. 16, but the Charter Schools USA and Red Apple Development proposal arose multiple times. CSUSA is seeking approval for a charter school serving kindergarten to eighth grade at a 10.6-acre parcel on West Road, just east of the Publix-anchored Fountains West Shopping Center on Ocoee-Apopka Road. During last week’s meeting, commissioners were scheduled to consider the Arbours at Crown Point PUD, a 240-apartment proposal on an adjacent 28.1-acre parcel. But the discussion soon focused on the school — and its commercials. “Over the weekend, I received numerous calls from individuals regarding this charter school,” District 2 Commissioner Rosemary Wilsen said after the Arbours at Crown Point ordinance reading. “Saturday, someone said to me that this was a done deal, and I said, ‘Not with me it wasn’t.’” A short time later, Wilsen saw the commercial, which asked parents for letters of commitment of admission, she said. “I could not figure out (how) you could put the cart before the horse,” she said. “It didn’t smell good. … I don’t like what I saw.” District 4 Commissioner Joel Keller said he had seen that commercial as early as Jan. 26, before District 1 Commissioner John Grogan had held a community meeting Feb. 8 with residents and CSUSA officials to try gauging citizens’ opinions of the school proposal. Keller agreed with Wilsen that this presumptuous commercial did not sit well. Later, Keller asked for WestynBayCharter.org to be shown. The website’s homepage prematurely advertises Renaissance Charter School at Westyn Bay as opening in August. Mayor Rusty Johnson reiterated Wilsen’s points that he and commissioners had made no decisions about the school, and some had not received any

IN OTHER NEWS n Commissioner John Grogan asked to pull approval of a federal lobbying services contract from the consent agenda, saying he wanted the commission to see presentations from the top three applicants. A vote for that request passed, with only Wilsen dissenting. She wanted to follow the Request for Proposal Committee’s recommendation to award a three-year contract worth $30,000 per year to Capitol Counsel. n The first of two public hearings — with the second on March 1 — occurred regarding a moratorium on development and building permits and development orders in the State Road 429 Study Area. This would halt acceptance of new proposals through July 31. n Commissioners unanimously approved accepting a $9,968 EMS grant from the Office of the Orange County Medical Director to enhance Ocoee Fire Department EMS training. n The commission approved an Ocoee Police Department employee’s worker’s compensation settlement of $295,750.

contact from CSUSA. Wilsen implored citizens to share their thoughts on the proposal with the commission, to which Grogan responded the turnout for the community meeting he had held was disappointing at less than 1% of those he had invited. He did acknowledge there had been a postal service issue with some invitations. Resident Michelle Greco had made a public comment against taxpayer money going toward police provisions for meetings hosted by private entities such as Charter Schools USA, as well. City Manager Robert Frank said police had been provided at a CSUSA meeting to ensure safety, with no payment from CSUSA as a means to avoid any appearance of a conflict of interest. Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@orangeobserver.com.

“Over the weekend, I received numerous calls from individuals regarding this charter school. Saturday, someone said to me that this was a done deal, and I said, ‘Not with me it wasn’t.’” District 2 Commissioner Rosemary Wilsen

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Hatching a plan PECKING ORDERS West Orange County includes several municipalities, so make sure you know your ordinances before setting up your coop. UNINCORPORATED ORANGE COUNTY: Backyard chickens are not allowed. To raise poultry, your lot must be more than 100 feet from residentially zoned districts.

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Cities around America are starting chickenkeeping programs. Many of these programs allow homeowners associations to supersede city rules if they do not want chickens in their neighborhood. Maitland has an ordinance designed to allow residents to keep backyard chickens.

“If we are to build a better world, we must remember that the guiding principle is this — a policy of freedom for the individual is the only truly progressive policy.” Friedrich Hayek “Road to Serfdom,” 1944 Publisher / Dawn Willis, dwillis@OrangeObserver.com Executive Editor / Michael Eng, meng@OrangeObserver.com Design Editor / Jessica Eng, jeng@OrangeObserver.com

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WINTER GARDEN: Chickens raised within city limits must be in a sanitary, escape-proof enclosure and more than 100 feet from the nearest building, church or house. However, the city is looking into Maitland’s ordinance, as the city has a program that allows residents to get permits to have backyard chickens. The discussion will continue at an upcoming commission meeting. OCOEE: You can have chickens; however, chickens, as well as fowl and other barnyard animals in residential areas, must not be a nuisance. If you receive three separate complaints from the city, the city manager or the police department in a 30day period, the chickens are considered a nuisance. OAKLAND: To raise chickens in a single-family residential district, you must receive a special exception from the Town of Oakland. Chickens must be securely fenced in and have a setback of 100 feet between any property lines and the building used to house the animals. The lot is required to be a minimum of 10 contiguous acres in order to keep chickens. TOWN OF WINDERMERE: Poultry is prohibited in all districts.

THREE CHICKEN MYTHS 1. Chickens are noisy. At their loudest, when they are laying eggs, hens are still quieter than a large dog. 2. Coops are an eyesore. Modern coops are actually made with some interesting architecture and pleasing designs. 3. Chickens produce too much waste. Ten chickens will produce less waste than a 45-pound dog.

EGGS-PLANATION Buying farm-fresh eggs is always preferable to purchasing traditional grocery store eggs, said Cathy Clay, co-owner of the Farmacy in Winter Garden. Grocery store eggs can sit for weeks and even months, while farmfresh eggs come to the store

n Residents can’t raise chickens without first receiving a permit.

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n The city will grant up to 50 permits throughout the city on a first-come, first-served basis. n City staff will perform follow-up inspections but must provide 48-hour notice to permit holders.

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n The lot must be singlefamily residential.

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The Stones like to visit Phyllis, the chicken at the Winter Garden Feed & Seed.

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wo years ago, a student in Julia Ugartechea’s kindergarten class stumbled across a picture of a peach in a book she was reading. The girl asked Ugartechea what it was a picture of, and Ugartechea told her it was peach. “Don’t those come in plastic cups?” was the girl’s response. The incident made Ugartechea realize the importance of teaching children about the origins of their food. “In children’s minds nowadays, unless they’re taught or told from experience where food comes from, they just think it comes from Publix in a plastic container,” Ugartechea said. The hope to educate people, especially children, about where their food comes from is one of the driving forces for the Winter Garden Chicken Club, started by Jessica Stone and her three children — Emily, 6; Madelynn, 9; and Dallas, 2. The group hopes to make it legal to keep backyard chickens — sometimes referred to as urban chickens — in Winter Garden. Neither Stone nor Ugartechea grew up raising chickens, but that doesn’t lessen their desire to raise them now. “I just think it would be really fun and educational for my kids,” Stone said. She became interested in raising chickens when she moved to a

straight from a farm, within the same week they are laid. “The longer that an egg is out of the chicken, it deteriorates over time,” she said. But raising chickens and eating the eggs they produce is the safest way to consume eggs, Clay said. When chickens produce eggs, they produce a

home in Winter Garden that was not in a homeowners association. When she began to explore the ordinances in Winter Garden, she found she could not raise chickens in her backyard, because the coop could not sit 100 feet away from other buildings. Recently, she and her family met someone who has backyard chickens. When her kids asked why they couldn’t have chickens, she couldn’t come up with a good explanation, other than the city doesn’t allow it. She would like to raise hens rather than roosters, who get the reputation for being loud. She created the Winter Garden Chicken Club and plans to attend an upcoming commission meeting to present the idea. The commissioners currently are looking into ordinances from cities that allow backyard chickens. Stone and Ugartechea took a class on raising chickens through the UF Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences extension office in Orange County. The Stone children also have researched facts about chickens. Chickens eat weeds in grass, slurping up grass like spaghetti. And they are comforting, just like other pets. “They’re soft and feathery,” said Madelynn, who is working on writing a letter to the city of Winter Garden, expressing her interest in raising chickens. Contact Jennifer Nesslar at jnesslar@orangeobserver.com.

membrane called a “bloom” that keeps bacteria from coming into the egg. An egg with a bloom does not need to be refrigerated. The USDA requires eggs sold in a store to be washed. Once eggs are washed, the bloom is gone, and the eggs must be refrigerated.

n Those interested in receiving a permit must submit a building permit site plan to the community development department. It must include a scaled drawing of the proposed chicken coop and fenced pen area. n The coop and pen must be no more than 100 square feet. n Maximum of four chickens on a lot. n The coop must be located in the backyard.

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n The coop must be set back at least 7.5 feet from the side and rear lot lines and a minimum of 20 feet from any side street. The coop and pen area must also be at least 25 feet from any residential structure on an adjoining lot. The setback requirements do not apply if the coop and pen abut an opaque wall that is at least 6 feet high and is on the property line.

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Dose of reality COMPASSION EXPERIENCE WHEN: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, Saturday, Feb. 27, and Monday, Feb. 29; and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2 WHERE: West Orlando Christian Center, Church of God in Christ, 1301 E. Bay St., Winter Garden RESERVATIONS: To sign up, visit compassionexperience.com and click on link for West Orlando Church in Winter Garden. Walk-ins are welcome, too.

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Orange County with the Compassion Experience. Two tractor-trailers will be set up from Feb. 26 to 29 in the parking lot of West Orlando Christian Center, Church of God in Christ, so the community can experience how these children live each day. The exhibits are free, appropriate for all ages and allow visitors to walk through a replica of the humble homes in which the children live. Each child’s story starts in hardship but ends in hope. Elder Daniel Starks, of West Orlando Christian Center, said his church contacted Compassion International about bringing the experience to Winter Garden. “We’re a mission-minded church, and Compassion (International) is a ministry that oper-

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ates all over the world in different countries, assisting those in need,” Starks said. “We just wanted to connect to a ministry that had a larger reach when it came to mission work.” About 3,000 people already have registered for the experience of growing up in a thirdworld country. Appointments are suggested but not necessary, and walk-ins are welcome. There are some Friday and Monday afternoon appointment times still available; reserved time slots are no longer available on Saturday and Sunday. Guests are given headphones and iPods for the self-guided journey. “We built ‘The Compassion Experience’ to really bring the developing world to America,” said Mark Hanlon, Compassion International’s senior vice president of global marketing and engagement. “When people think of poverty, they often think of the lack of things, the lack of stuff, the lack of money. Those are all symptoms of poverty. The real issue of poverty is the lack of hope. Through our holistic child development program, Compassion stirs hope in children. And you’ll see that hope come to life at this event.” Starks said Feb. 28 is the church’s Compassion Sunday and members of the church will be asked to sponsor a child through Compassion International for one year. There are currently more than 2,400 children waiting for sponsorship. Individual information can be found at compassion. com.

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First row, from left: Izabella Tingo, Gavin Boswell, Rebecca Doss and Kaitlyn Howells. Second row, from left: Raymond Singh, Izabel Acosta, Izabella Pacheco and Andrew Bohen. Third row, from left: Julia Kendall, Rhiannon Dunkelberger, Maggie Yuan, Colin Williams, Kyle Mullman, Ryan Mullman, Declin Willams, Donald Basile, Elisha Robinson, Valeria Chavez and Adeena Ademu. Top row: Natalia Velez and Ayana Powell.

Bridgewater students share love, warmth with pediatric patients ZAK KERR STAFF WRITER HORIZON WEST

Patients in the pediatric unit at Arnold Palmer Hospital will have a more pleasant stay thanks to the National Junior Honor Society at Bridgewater Middle School. The students recently completed a project in which they created pillows and blankets and donated them to the hospital. A shopping trip to Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft produced fleece in Carolina blue, yellow, black and gray — the school’s colors. The PTSO provided extra T-shirts to use for pillows, too, so the recipients would know who made the items.

“Most of the students had no sewing experience, but they were so willing to do it and try it,” teacher Shalanda Cooper said. “We’re actually reaching out to nursing homes and assistedliving facilities to make some for those residents, as well.” In past years, the school community had provided the hospital non-perishable food items, but Cooper wanted to make something more personal. When she heard blankets were needed, she figured pillows would be a great complement and add to the touch of one child giving to another. “It’s important that you learn what other kids are going through,

and that could very well be you or anybody,” student Donald Basile said. Students spent 90 minutes after school Jan. 27 sewing the objects, and the delivery was on Feb. 6, Cooper said. The children were eager to learn sewing, a skill not as often learned nowadays that Cooper likened to learning a foreign language. “I thought it’d be fun to learn how to sew,” Basile said. “I’d never actually sewed before. I think it was a nice little thing to do for everybody at the hospital.” Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@orangeobserver.com.

Winter Garden Charter School is ready to share the love at its fundraising gala this Saturday. The evening will feature a VIP reception with a violinist and cellist, a tour of the art museum, silent auction, wine grab, buffet, masseurs, a henna artist and Jared Violin as the featured entertainment. Maxine’s on Shine is catering the gala. Individual tickets are $45 and $75. The colors for this year’s black-tie affair are black, white and fuchsia. The VIP reception will feature two local musicians: Lisa Ferrigno, a violinist and concertmaster with the Brevard Symphony Orchestra and Walt Disney World Orchestras; and Norma Huff, a freelance cellist in Central Florida for the past 17 years. Jared Violin will perform an avant-garde electric violin performance during the main event. A silent auction with electronic bidding includes more than 150 different unique items and experience packages, such as artwork, theme park tickets and spa packages. “It’s a great opportunity to participate in an auction of beautiful art; hear famous modern violinist Jared Violin; meet the community, the faculty and staff; and to have an elegant adults-only evening of live music and delicious food,”

IF YOU GO SHARE THE LOVE GALA WHEN: 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27 WHERE: Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave., Orlando CONTACT: (407) 654-2045 TICKETS n $45 General Admission. Regular admission from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m., buffet, entertainment by Jared Violin, entrance to the silent auction and one drink. n $75 VIP Reception. Early admission for the reception from 7 to 8:30 p.m., entertainment by Lisa Ferrigno and Norma Huff, tour of museum exhibits, early auction access, two drink tickets and all the benefits of general admission.

said Patrice M. Cherico, executive director of the school. One hundred percent of proceeds will benefit the school’s capital campaign to raise funds for a new facility that will be built in Winter Garden. The school has proposed three sites to Orange County and is waiting on its charter renewal. Contact Amy Quesinberry Rhode at aqrhode@orangeobserver. com.

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fanfare, the Florida Department of Education released its 2015 school letter grades. But Orange County Public Schools officials say the grades don’t include critical pieces of the student assessment and thus don’t offer parents a clear picture of school success or failure. Furthermore, the district cautions parents from comparing these letter grades to those of years past, which incorporated results from the FCAT. “This year, we’re receiving the (school) grades without the learning gains component, so over 10 years, school grades have consisted mainly of achievement measures — the percent of students who pass those assessments in English, language arts, mathematics, science and social studies,” said Dr. Brandon McKelvey, Orange County Public Schools associate superintendent of research, accountability and grants. “But the other just about half of the grades have been the learning gains measures, our students growing in their assessment scores from one year to the next.” Incorporating the learning gains system to school grading systems — meaning the measured improvement of each student on standardized assessments (such as the end-of-course assessments that still count as 30% of a student’s grade) — should better demonstrate whether Florida students and schools are making significant learning strides than the prior system, in theory, he said. “What a learning gain does do is set an expectation of how

much a student should grow in one year,” McKelvey said. “The clearest impact for students isn’t going to change too much from the past few years. There are still two assessments a student has to pass in order to graduate from high school: They have to pass a 10th-grade English language arts assessment, and they have to pass an Algebra I assessment.” The biggest change is increased assessment difficulty, he said. For each school, the bars to meet a letter rating have lowered in an attempt to reflect the enhanced difficulty of attaining learning gains, with the added effect of wider ranges making letter-rating change in either direction more difficult, McKelvey said. “We’re still in transition with the school grading system, and a lot of times what our parents want to know is — when a change happens from year to year — ‘Did my school get better or did my school get worse; how can I tell?’” he said. “In this coming year, the 2015-16 grades that will be released in the summer will include learning gains, whereas (last year they) didn’t.” This means comparing school letter ratings under this new system to past years will be more like apples to oranges, McKelvey said. “A lot of times, parents see the grades and ... expect a little bit of consistency, and unfortunately (the components) haven’t been too consistent,” he said. For a more detailed chart examining the 2015 school-grade criteria and results, visit Orange Observer.com. Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@orangeobserver.com.

BY COMPARISON Orange County Public Schools officials say the new system makes it harder for schools to improve their letter grade from one year to the next. In some cases, it was easier to jump from an “F” grade to an “A” grade in the old system than from a “C” to an “A” in the new system. GRADE A B C D F

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nity, the organization got a The choir, a community group based in Winter Garden, decided to begin an annual concert where the main focus is to give back to the community by partnering with a local organization by way of a Unity Concert.

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JILL TOWERS AT THE ATTIC DOOR 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26 at The Attic Door, 28 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. Jill Towers brings her rock ’n’ roll guitar for a night of food, drinks and good music at The Attic Door. Music starts at 8 p.m. (407) 877-0266.

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Songs of hope ABOUT MATTHEW’S HOPE Matthew’s Hope is a homeless outreach mission that provides meals, dental care, laundry and other services. The mission uses an effort-points program to provide a greater service than simply a handout. Guests clock in and work hours that translate into points they can use for goods and services, as well as food. Guests can work through activities such as washing and waxing cars, working in the garden and working in the laundry area.

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“We want to help highlight the organizations in Winter Garden and throughout the area,” said Quinn Roberts, the board chairman of the Garden Choir. “We can give them a little bit of a spotlight.” For the first performance, the choir selected Matthew’s Hope, a Winter Garden-based homeless outreach, as a partner. The organization already has an emphasis on people coming together, so it is a good fit for the Unity Concert, said Erik Segalini, media and communications director at Matthew’s Hope. “We have this place with an office and a small staff, but really, it’s 50 to 100 volunteers from all over the community, 60 different churches, civic groups, businesses — all come together on a weekly, regular basis to make a difference,” Segalini said. All proceeds from the evening will benefit Matthew’s Hope. “We liked that they were right within the community and working for the people of Winter Garden,” Roberts said. THE CHOIR

The Garden Choir began nine years ago under the direction of Dr. Jeffery Redding, also the choir director at West Orange High School. The choir is about 85 members strong and includes an even split of women and men from all throughout the West

Orange community. They meet weekly in the choir room at West Orange High School. The group covers a wide range of musical genres — from classical to spiritual to Broadway. Some pieces are simple, while others are challenging, said Roberts. Depending on the piece, the choir can sing up to eight parts at a time. The singers are all unique in age and experience. Some are new to singing, while others are more seasoned. “Dr. Redding is really able to pull it out of people and make you do things that you weren’t sure you could do,” Roberts said. At the Unity Concert, the theme is “hope,” so songs will cover a variety of genres. The men’s a cappella group Sounds Like Chicken will perform alongside the Garden Choir, and representatives from Matthew’s Hope will share their mission and also give testimonies of how the organization has impacted them. Ultimately, the mission of the concert is similar to the draw of singing — bringing people together. “Singing is very therapeutic,” Roberts said. “It brings people together. People love to hear good music. If we can help to spread good music throughout Winter Garden and the surrounding areas … that’s a good thing.” Contact Jennifer Nesslar at jnesslar@orangeobserver.com.

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TOWN OF WINDERMERE TOWN FACILITIES REFERENDUM The Town of Windermere hereby provides notice of a referendum to be held on the date of the Florida Presidential Primary Election, March 15, 2016. Windermere residents will be asked to approve, via a referendum, a borrowing by the Town of up to $4.2 million and allocating the loan proceeds to construct new Town facilities. The total cost for the facilities, additional parking, road enhancements, and recreation improvements is estimated to cost $4.2 million. The loan would be spread out over a 30-year term. Annual budget impact of principal and interest payments would be between $136,000 and $225,000, depending on the interest rates on the date the loan is closed. Non Ad Valorem revenues from state revenue sharing would be used to pay this loan, not property taxes. The following question will appear on the ballot: WHETHER TO INCUR DEBT FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO FACILITIES OF THE TOWN OF WINDERMERE Shall the Town of Windermere be allowed to incur debt up to $4,200,000 at market interest rates, repayable within 30 years solely from funds received from the Revenue Sharing Trust Fund for Municipalities, not property taxes, to build new administrative offices, a new police headquarters, and a new public works facility, to add parking, to increase the park area for the “1887 schoolhouse” and add basketball courts, and to make street and other related improvements? Yes _____ No _____ You may obtain more information regarding the referendum by visiting http://www.town.windermere.fl.us, or by e-mailing the Town Manager, Robert Smith – rsmith@town.windermere.fl.us. Public information workshops will be held on February 29 and March 7 at 6:00, p.m. at Windermere Town Hall, 520 Main Street, Windermere Florida, 34786. Tours of existing facilities will immediately follow the workshops or can be scheduled at different times by contacting Robert Smith.

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THROWBACK THURSDAY JAN. 1, 1976 Mickey’s Aviation Service advertised in the Jan. 1, 1976, issue of The Winter Garden Times, offering an introductory flight for $5 at Maguire Airport. Forty years ago, there was no Publix Super Market on Maguire Road. This was the airport site, where local pilots kept their small planes. Harold Maguire owned and operated the 2,500-foot grass runway. In 1980, Maguire wrote a letter to the editor describing the history of the airport. There was a Thrifty Car Rental dropoff, where visitors could park their aircraft and rent a vehicle for their stay. More than 100 people learned how to fly at Maguire Airport. Air ambulance service was offered there, too. Two contracts with MartinMarietta (now Lockheed Martin) to furnish aircraft, crew and maintenance were later revealed to deal with the development of the guidance system of the cruise missile.

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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Dawn Princeton, bride-elect of Lt. Thomas DeLoach, was honored at a lingerie shower given by Kay Heidt, Patti Moore and Judy Parrish at the Florida Power Lounge. A bridal shower was also held at the home of Mrs. Ward Britt, with Mrs. James Sweeney and Mrs. Lloyd Clifton as co-hostesses. Dickie Hall and Jeanne Pitch-

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LOUIS A. “LOU” WAGNER Louis Albert Wagner died Friday, Feb. 5, 2016. Louis Albert Wagner, “PianoLou,” 80, of Orlando, Florida, passed away Friday, Feb. 5, at Cornerstone Hospice surrounded by his loving family. Born in Titusville, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Louis A. Wagner Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Swartslander. He is preceded in death by his sister, Betty Wagner Butcher; and brother-in-law, Paul Butcher, of Titusville. He was a 1953 graduate of Titusville High School and attended Berklee School of Music. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and then in the U.S. Air Force, during which time he spent years in the band and also in flight crews during the Vietnam War, retiring as a Master Sergeant. Lou received several military awards, including two Air Medals. During his retirement, Lou had two

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passions. He spent his time playing the piano professionally and traveling. He has traveled to every U.S. state, as well as many overseas countries — including touring Italy; Cape Town, Africa; and Cairo, Egypt. He volunteered at First Baptist Church Orlando for many years, sharing his love of music to many wonderful people. He had the honor of producing a CD, titled “Piano Lou One,” showcasing just a few of the many favorite thousands of songs that he knew. He is survived by a wife of 51 years, Angela, of Orlando, Florida; a daughter, Alecia Wagner Helm, and her husband Tim, of Bluffton, South Carolina; a daughter, Elizabeth Wagner Williams, and her husband, Garr, of Orlando; four grandchildren; Matt Helm, Heath Helm, Margaret Williams and Ryan Garr Louis Williams. Lou has two great-grandchildren, Gavin and Lina Helm. He was a fighter and strong role model with never-ending jokes to make people laugh — even through the hardships in life. He will be forever in our hearts — and in the music we are privileged to hear day in and day out. A memorial service to celebrate Lou’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 5, 2016, at Marie Williams Chapel, located at the First Baptist Church Orlando, Florida.

CARL R. ENGLE Carl R. Engle died Feb. 17, 2016. Carl R. Engle of Windermere, Florida, died Feb. 17, after a long battle with prostate cancer. He was 80 years old. Carl was born and raised in West Reading, Pennsylvania, where he attended public school and graduated in 1953 from West Reading High School. He received degrees in mathematics from Penn State University — Berks (formerly Wyomissing Polytechnic Institute) and Albright College and held an MBA from Rollins College. After a brief career with CarTech in Reading in the mid-1960s, he took a position as an industrial engineer with the Orlando location of Martin Marietta (now Lockheed Martin). One of his many projects was working on the Patriot Missile program, which proved so successful as the “scud buster” during the first Iraq war. He was with Martin until retirement, after which he served as a consultant to Morton-Thiokol in Ogden, Utah. A longtime Windermere resident, Carl was active for many years with the Windermere Rotary Club, served as a Boy Scout leader, was a founding member of the Presbyterian Church of the Lakes and was a member of West Orange Country Club. He enjoyed music, golfing, traveling — especially to his native Pennsylvania — poker nights and discussing politics. Carl was an accomplished clarinetist and saxophonist. Until recently, he spent most summers playing with the Keystone Band of Rehrersburg, Pennsylvania, and was an active member of the local Memories Band in Orlando. He is survived by his wife, Carole; children, Robert Engle of Alexandria, Virginia, Lori Engle, of Bloomingdale, New Jersey, and Leigh Ann Engle Dyal, of Windermere; grandchildren, Hannah and Caroline Engle; stepchildren, Page and Stephanie Weibley; and step-grandchildren, Calder and Corbin Weibley. Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at Presbyterian Church of the Lakes.

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Ocoee softball’s Taylor Richards pitched a shutout for the Knights (2-4) in a 4-0 victory over Edgewater Feb. 19. Richards had seven strikeouts.

Jules Joseph (195 pounds) and George Schanck (182 pounds) placed first for Ocoee at the wrestling district meet Feb. 20, helping to lead the Knights to a third-place finish.

West Orange wrestling’s Kade Randall placed first at 138 pounds Feb. 20 at the district meet, helping the Warriors to fourth place.

Zach Malaussena had three goals and an assist for West Orange boys lacrosse Feb. 18 in a 12-10 victory over Edgewater. The win improved the Warriors to 4-1.

CFCA baseball’s Nick Peterson tossed his first no-hitter Feb. 19, striking out eight and walking none as the Eagles defeated Merritt Island Christian 11-0.

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Brewer will be the first to tell you that it hasn’t been pretty, but his Ocoee Knights are off to a 4-1 start this spring after the Knights held on for a 6-4 win Saturday afternoon against Liberty. “We are winning as ugly as you can win, but … they’re learning how to win around here,” Brewer said. “The kids play hard all the time — they practice hard all the time.” Dylon Romano led Ocoee at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI. Jordan Brong also had a pair of hits. The victory was the second of a week in which the Knights defeated Dr. Phillips for the first time in program history, winning 7-5 Feb. 18. In that contest, senior Logan Cariglio drove in two runs, and freshman Hylan Hall went 1-for3 with an important RBI. “The (Dr. Phillips) game the other day was a big game for us,” Brewer said. “A lot of our parents who have had older kids in the program, they really appreciated it because, for a while now, we’ve not been on the same page with the West Oranges, and the DPs,

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sands of miles from home, serving his country as a member of the U.S. Army, when it hit him just how much he missed the game of baseball. The 2011 graduate of Ocoee High was on a tour of duty in Afghanistan, and his letters home made one thing perfectly clear: He intended to get back on the mound. “I was over there (in Afghanistan) in 2012 and 2013,” he said. “I’d brought my ball and glove, and we were throwing over there — I just wanted to get back into it. I got out of the service in April 2015, and I still had what I used to have.” One could assume Matt, 23, who played varsity baseball for three years for the Knights, opted for the service because of a lack of options for college baseball. And they would be wrong. For his strong play as a member of the program at Ocoee and also while playing travel ball for the Orlando Scorpions, Matt was recruited by several programs around the state and ultimately SEE RAIDER PAGE 22

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It’s really great because it kind of picked up where they left off last year — district champs and going all the way to regionals. So it feels really great. We lost a few big starters from last year, but I think we picked up and we keep improving every game. How welcoming has everyone on campus been? Everyone is so welcoming. They want to help you, and they want to push you forward to get you to improve. What is your least favorite chore to do around the house? I hate doing the dishes. It takes so much time to clean each dish, and you have to be perfect and make sure every spot is clean. What’s your favorite nonsoftball activity? I really like just hanging out with my family and spending quality time with them. My sister is pregnant and she’s actually due this week, so a few weeks ago we all went out to celebrate and it was really fun. Which games are you looking forward to the most this season? I’m really looking forward to the next Cornerstone (Charter) game (March 3). (When we played them Feb. 11) we really hung with them in the first two innings, and then our defense kind of struggled. I’m really excited for that game and then also the next game against Faith Christian (March 18), because those are both big district games. — STEVEN RYZEWSKI

committed to the University of North Florida. But at the time, he couldn’t shake the feeling he needed to grow more as a young man. “I decided to go to the Army instead of taking to college right away,” Matt said. “I feel like I grew, as an individual and as a man, more than I ever would have if I would have just stayed with baseball and not have gone into the service.” It’s a sentiment that his father, Dan Oset, came to agree with — even though he loved (and still loves) watching his son pitch. “The maturity level, it helped him so much more coming out of the service,” Dan said. “(Matt) was more disciplined, more focused than ever knowing what he wanted to accomplish. He went to the service, served our country and then came back and still had his passion and his love for the game.” That passion led Matt to reach out to a former teammate from the Scorpions — Garrett Nuss, now in the minor-league system for the Los Angeles Angels. Nuss had attended UCF and Seminole State before being drafted and recommended his former teammate to the Raiders. Seminole State, which is a junior college program that plays its home games at its Lake Mary/ Sanford campus, was intrigued and encouraged Matt to play in the Florida Collegiate Summer League for the Winter Park Diamond Dawgs in the summer of 2015 as an extended tryout of sorts.

RAIDER RUNDOWN Both the Seminole State baseball and softball programs have a long history of success and having players go on to play at four-year institutions. As of Feb. 21, both teams are enjoying strong stretches of play. The Raiders baseball team (7-10), after a slow start, has now won four of its past five games.

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Matt wasn’t the only Oset sibling who took a break from the game he loved. Kirstyn Oset, who played travel softball for the ultracompetitive Windermere Wildfire and for the West Orange varsity softball team as a freshman and sophomore under then-coach Bobby Brewer, grew disenchanted with the grind of the sport during the summer of 2013, ahead of her junior year at West Orange. “I was just getting exhausted,” Kirstyn said. “I was getting burned out.” So instead of continuing the rigorous schedule of a high-level softball player seeking to play in college, Kirstyn decided to focus on school and enjoy her friends through her graduation in the spring of 2015. Still, the love of softball never went away — and then her brother returned from the Army. Inspired by Matt’s determination to get back into the game, Kirstyn, 19, started making some phone calls — starting with two of her former coaches. “(Coach Brewer) was the one who introduced catching to me, because I was an outfielder,” Kirstyn recalled. “Coach Stutsman knew a ton of coaches, Seminole State’s softball team (10-6) has won eight of its past 10 games. Although the junior college program does not get a ton of press coverage, Dan Oset, the father of Mathew and Kirstyn Oset, said the Sanford-based programs are a blessing to have in Central Florida. “I think (Seminole State) is the golden little thing that no one sees,” Dan said.

Although he is suiting up for the Seminole State Raiders this spring, Mathew Oset’s return to action actually came in the Florida Collegiate Summer League last summer. To show Seminole State what he could do, Matt pitched for the Winter Park Diamond Dawgs, allowing just three earned runs in 25 innings of work over 12 appearances. “I needed it,” Matt said of his time with the Diamond Dawgs. “(The summer) showed me how much work I needed to put in to get ready for this spring.”

and so did Coach Brewer — they were just there for me and they got the word around that I was looking to play again.” That word got around to longtime Raiders coach Courtney Miller, who just so happened to be looking for a catcher. Now Kirstyn is also suiting up for Seminole State, and the Raiders’ baseball and softball programs have become a part of the Oset family’s composition. And family, of course, is an awfully big deal to them. “I love family — family is the No. 1 thing to me,” Kirstyn said. “Seeing them at the game, behind the fence, it’s just incredible. You play so much better when you know you have family behind you, supporting you.” As a father, Dan said he is happy to be supporting his children playing baseball and softball again and that each has a different pep in their step since getting back in the game. And for Matt, someone who has the perspective of having been stationed in a war-torn country, being able to wake up each morning and go to class and practice is a blessing. “I’m happy every day to come out here and play baseball,” Matt said. Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@orangeobserver.com.

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Although there was some rust, Matt allowed just three earned runs in 25 innings of work for the Dawgs and is now suiting up for the Raiders (7-10) this spring — with four starts to his credit already this season. “(Seminole State) gave him a chance,” Dan said.

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You made your New Year’s Resolution to make 2016 your year to eat healthy. Now, nearly two months into that resolution, you may be feeling disenchanted with the whole thing; you may even be ready to throw in the towel. You’re not alone. As Winter Garden Yoga’s nutritionist, I see this all the time. People have the best intentions in the world, but then reality hits, and you’re right back where you started. The biggest culprit of this disenchantment is making too many drastic changes too soon. With clients, we achieve long-term success by working together every step of the way while holding them accountable. Eventually, the changes implemented become their “new normal.” However, this strategy can be more difficult to implement on your own — especially if you do not have someone to hold you accountable. Because of this, I am going to share with you a simple strategy that gets results: Start with just one change. When that change becomes a part of your natural routine, then add another — small — change. It may take a little longer to see big results, but for so many people, a step-by-step approach to transforming their eating means making changes that stick for life. Here are five simple steps to make lifetime changes to your eating habits. There’s one rule. Start from the beginning and don’t skip steps. Only when the first step has become a habit and part of your normal routine, move to the next step. 1. START WITH BREAKFAST.

Get consistent with a healthy breakfast. Focus on a lean protein, veggies and/or fruits, and healthy starches. This will leave you feeling satiated and give you optimal energy for the day. It also sets a solid foundation to make better choices throughout the day. If you start the day off feeling satiated and energized, you will be more likely to make better choices for the rest of the day. Some good options are a smoothie with a protein powder and handful of greens (like spinach), an omelet with veggies, or eggs with a little fruit and a slice of whole-grain toast. 2. CLEAN UP YOUR SNACKS.

The job of a snack is to be a buffer between meals to keep hunger and cravings at bay. If you have a healthy balanced snack between meals when you

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Once your breakfast is solid and you are having snacks that leave you feeling satiated and energized, begin cleaning up your lunch. Focus on a lean protein and lots of greens/vegetables and a healthy fat. A salad with vegetables, chicken breast, oil/ vinegar dressing and a handful of nuts is a good easy choice to give you optimal energy and leave you feeling satiated through the afternoon. If you are short on time, a smoothie is a good option for lunch, too. 4. HAVE A BALANCED DINNER.

Once the first part of your day is solid and a habit, begin cleaning up your dinner. Again, focus on a lean protein, lots of vegetables, a small amount of a healthy starch and a healthy fat. If you are short on time, a smoothie is a good option for dinner, too. 5. ELIMINATE REFINED SUGAR/ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS FROM YOUR DIET.

I have saved this one for last, because it is the hardest. However, if you are solid with steps 1 through 4, it will be easier to implement. If you are eating healthy and balanced for the day, it will keep hunger and cravings at bay and leave you feeling energized. We usually desire sugary food when we are tired or have cravings. If you do want to sweeten something, use Stevia or honey and pure maple syrup sparingly. Start off simple in the beginning with each step, and make sure it is easy for your lifestyle. For example, if you have to get up early in the morning and you are limited on time, making a veggie omelet may not work for you, but throwing together a smoothie will. Make sure recipes are simple and easy to implement. Once you find something that works, stick with it. Changing your eating plan one step at a time can lead to long-term results. Get each step mastered and before you know it you will be eating healthy and balanced every day and feeling great. KAREN REPASSY IS A PROFESSIONAL NUTRITIONIST AND CERTIFIED YOGA INSTRUCTOR AT WINTER GARDEN YOGA, 12 W. PLANT ST., WINTER GARDEN. SHE IS CERTIFIED IN FUNCTIONAL YOGA INSTRUCTION AND METABOLIC-EFFECT NUTRITION. FOR MORE, VISIT WINTERGARDENYOGA.COM, CALL (407) 579-9889 OR EMAIL ADMIN@ WINTERGARDENYOGA.COM.

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Gehrig Chambless drove in four runs during the first victory in program history for Legacy High Feb. 16.

LEGACY EARNS FIRST WINS Playing the program’s first home game Feb. 16, the Legacy High baseball team also secured its first win by defeating Mount Dora Christian Academy 7-1. Seth Hughes got the win on the mound, Dylan Clinger got the save and Gehrig Chambless drove in four runs while scoring two more. Two days later against Wildwood, the Eagles added their second victory during a contest that saw the team amass 17 stolen bases during an 18-8 victory. Legacy is 2-4 on the season as of Feb. 21. WARRIORS BREAK OUT BATS IN WINS After dropping its first game of the season Feb. 12 against Trinity Christian (Jacksonville) in extra innings, the West Orange Warriors rebounded well last week and put on a hitting clinic in a pair of wins against Dr. Phillips and Westminster Academy (Fort Lauderdale). After scoring just one run through the first five innings against Dr. Phillips Feb. 17, the Warriors broke out the bats and scored four runs in both the sixth and seventh innings to secure a 9-1 victory. West Orange tallied 12

hits on the day, and Doug Nikhazy got the win on the mound. Against Westminster Feb. 19, the Warriors got started much earlier, tallying eight runs in their first three at-bats and finishing the day with 11 hits en route to a 10-0 win. Tyler Baum was the winning pitcher. West Orange (4-1) will play at Ocoee (4-1) at 4 p.m. Thursday. LAWLESS STRONG FOR FOUNDATION Although the Foundation Academy Lions were unable to knock off undefeated Orangewood Christian Feb. 19, the Lions played well in a 7-3 defeat. Junior P/OF Evan Lawless played well for Foundation, going 2-for-2 at the plate and driving in a run while also allowing just four hits over four innings of work on the mound. CFCA WINS TWO OF THREE After falling to Orlando Christian Prep Feb. 14, 7-3, the CFCA Eagles rebounded to finish the week with a pair of victories. The Eagles defeated Geneva School 10-0 and Merritt Island Christian 11-0 on games that took place Feb. 16 and Feb. 19.

and the Apopkas and the Olympias — but we’ve been knockin’ on the door against all of them the past few years.” Just last season, Ocoee defeated West Orange for the first time (10-7 March 19, 2015) and played Olympia — then the No. 1 team in the nation — into extra innings before falling 4-3 in 10 innings March 6, 2015. Although Brewer lost eight seniors from that team, which set a program-record for wins in a season (18), he has seen his lineup infused by a combination of program stalwarts — such as Cariglio and Noah Satterwhite — and new faces such as Apopka transfer Ryan Brewer (Bobby Brewer’s nephew) and freshmen Hall and Matthew Slaver. Because the FHSAA moved baseball and softball to nine classifications for this season, Ocoee is no longer in the same district as West Orange, Apopka and Olympia, but the Knights will still get a shot at all three area powerhouses — starting Feb. 25 with a home game at 4 p.m. against the Warriors (4-1). “Every time we play (West Orange), it’s just a big deal,” Brewer said. “We’ll have a lot of energy for them. They always have good players, they’re well-coached, and it’ll be a lot of fun.” Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@orangeobserver.com.

NEW DISTRICT Thanks to the addition of a classification, Ocoee has a new district this spring. While rivals such as West Orange, Apopka and Olympia moved up to Class 9A, Ocoee will compete in Class 8A District 3 with East Ridge, Lake Minneola and Forest (Ocala). Here is the district schedule for the Knights: March 1: at East Ridge, 7 p.m. March 4: vs. East Ridge, 4 p.m. March 8: vs. Lake Minneola, 4 p.m. March 11: at Lake Minneola, 7 p.m. March 15: vs. Forest, 4 p.m. March 17: at Forest, 7 p.m.

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wo homes in Casabella at Windermere topped all West Orange-area residential real-estate transactions from Feb. 5 to 11. SNAPSHOT Total Sales: 51 High Sale Price: $1,844,444 Low Sale Price: $42,000 REO/Bank Owned: Six Auction/REO: One Short Sales: Two

The home at 4260 Isabella Circle, Windermere, sold Feb. 6, for $1,884,444. Built in 2015, it has five bedrooms, five baths, two half-baths, a pool and 6,796 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $277.29. The home at 4236 Isabella Circle, Windermere, sold Feb. 5, for $1,785,029. Built in 2015, it has five bedrooms, five baths, two half-baths, a pool and 5,453 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $327.35.

ORCHARD HILLS The home at 14404 Cedar Hill Drive, Winter Garden, sold Feb. 8, for $361,608. Built in 2015, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 3,218 square feet. The price per square foot is $112.37.

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ALEXANDER RIDGE The home at 2108 Cestius Road, Winter Garden, sold Feb. 5, for $359,500. Built in 2015, it has five bedrooms, three baths and 3,265 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $110.11. ENCLAVE AT BERKSHIRE PARK The home at 13985 Darchance Road, Windermere, sold Feb. 10, for $387,500. Built in 2007, it has four bedrooms, threeand-one-half baths, a pool and 3,549 square feet. The price per square foot is $109.19.

HICKORY HAMMOCK The home at 15898 Citrus Grove Loop, Winter Garden, sold Feb. 5, for $395,000. Built in 2014, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 3,514 square feet. The price per square foot is $112.41. LAKES OF WINDERMERE The home at 7087 Nobleton Drive, Windermere, sold Feb. 5, for $390,000. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, three baths, two half-baths, a pool and 4,167 square feet. The price per square foot is $93.59.

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VINEYARDS The home at 6626 Bridgewater Village Road, Windermere, sold Feb. 5, for $310,170. Built in 2014, it has three bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 2,431 square feet. The price per square foot is $127.59.

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SUMMERLAKE The home at 7624 Bluejack Oak Drive, Winter Garden, sold Feb. 10, for $322,539. Built in 2015, it has six bedrooms, three baths and 2,603 square feet. The price per square foot is $123.91.

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SOUTHBRIDGE The town house at 6390 Southbridge St., Windermere, sold Feb. 5, for $225,000. Built in 2007, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,632 square feet. The price per square foot is $137.87.

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for $393,820. Built in 2000, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,068 square feet. The price per square foot is $128.36. COVINGTON CHASE The home at 707 River Grass Lane, Winter Garden, sold Feb. 9, for $285,000. Built in 2013, it has five bedrooms, three baths and 2,466 square feet. The price per square foot is $115.57.

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in 2015, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,216 square feet. The price per square foot is $125.

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JOHNS LANDING The home at 604 Johns Landing Way, Oakland, sold Feb. 11, for $300,000. Built in 2001, it has five bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 3,692 square feet. The price per square foot is $81.26.

CRESTWOOD HEIGHTS The town house at 1183 Barronwood Road, Ocoee, sold Feb. 8, for $170,000 (short sale). Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,951 square feet. The price per square foot is $87.13. FAIRFAX VILLAGE The home at 202 Lansbrook Court, Ocoee, sold Feb. 5, for $155,000. Built in 1994, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,560 square feet. The price per square foot is $99.36.

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BROOKESTONE The home at 481 Highbrooke Blvd., Ocoee, sold Feb. 5, for $333,000. Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,597 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $128.22. CHESHIRE WOODS The home at 554 Finsbay Court, Ocoee, sold Feb. 8, for $264,000. Built in 1998, it has four bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,822 square feet. The price per square foot is $144.90.

SHOAL CREEK The home at 750 Crooked Creek Drive, Ocoee, sold Feb. 10, for $195,000. Built in 1997, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,805 square feet. The price per square foot is $108.03.

WINDSOR LANDING The home at 249 Sagecrest Drive, Ocoee, sold Feb. 10, for $415,000. Built in 2003, it has five bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,814 square feet. The price per square foot is $108.81.

TWIN LAKE FOREST The home at 516 Nicole Blvd., Ocoee, sold Feb. 5, for $133,300. Built in 1982, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,066 square feet. The price per square foot is $125.05.

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HAMMOCKS The home at 856 Hammocks Drive, Ocoee, sold Feb. 11, for $287,000. Built in 1991, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,345 square feet. The price per square foot is $122.39.

WESTCHESTER The home at 1942 Rushden Drive, Ocoee, sold Feb. 9, for $240,000. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths, a pool and 2,282 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $105.17.

REMINGTON OAKS The home at 2119 Remington Oaks Court, Ocoee, sold Feb. 5, for $165,000 (short sale). Built in 2000, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,738 square feet. The price per square foot is $94.94.

WESTYN BAY The home at 2807 Cardassi Drive, Ocoee, sold Feb. 10, for $386,000. Built in 2006, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 4,165 square feet. The price per square foot is $92.68.

BLACK LAKE PARK The home at 14226 Lagoon Cove Lane, Winter Garden, sold Feb. 5, for $315,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2008, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 3,603 square feet. The price per square foot is $87.43. BRONSON’S LANDING The home at 2205 Rickover Place, Winter Garden, sold Feb. 9, for $545,000. Built in 2007, it has five bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 4,324 square feet. The price per square foot is $126.04. COURTLEA OAKS The home at 431 Valley View Drive, Winter Garden, sold Feb. 9,

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inter Garden’s newest fitness training facility,Winter Garden Athletic Club, features fitness for all ages offering programs for beginners to advanced athletes. Multiple interval training and Olympic weightlifting classes are offered 6 days/week in the morning and evenings. Founder Neal Barnhill’s philosophy focuses on promoting a safe training experience for every student. With 8 certifications he is committed to proper technique and form. Photo courtesy of WOCC.

A mbassadors from the West Orange Chamber of Commerce recognized the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation in their restoration of the yellow caboose in front of the Heritage Museum

on Plant Street on January 14, 2016.The beautifully restored caboose once again stands proudly at the east entrance to historic downtown, adding to the unique character of the city’s center.

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tanding three stories tall, Florida Hospital Winter Garden features an Emergency Department staffed 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week, by board-certified emergency physicians.The facility includes state-of-the-art technology and board-certified physicians trained in the treatment of both adults and children. Florida Hospital Winter Garden specializes in treating chest pain, heart attacks, strokes and orthopedic injuries, as well as other major health conditions.The 97,000-square-foot facility also offers a variety of outpatient services, including labs, an imaging center, surgery center, and a multi-specialty clinic that hosts a variety of physician practices to serve the community’s needs. Florida Hospital Winter Garden is located between Daniels Road and State Road 535, across from Winter Garden Village at Fowler Groves.. Photo courtesy of WOCC.

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W. Hwy. 50 at Dillard

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HERE’S MY CARD - BUSINESS DIRECTORY AIR CONDITIONING

CONSTRUCTION (CONT'D)

AUTO SERVICE (CONT'D)

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We offer financing with approved credit

AUTO SERVICE

CRAWFORD TIRE SERVICE, INC.

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720 S. Dillard St, Winter Garden, FL 34787 LAWN SERVICES

W. Colonial Dr.

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4/28/16

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FREE

and One Monthly Price!

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If you need it built, We can do it!!

BMW 3 Series

Mercedes C-Class

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Expires 1/31/16

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“Your Local Financial Advisor” FINANCING AVAILABLE 32 East Plant St.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016

HERE’S MY CARD - BUSINESS DIRECTORY POOL SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (CONT'D)

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ROOFING CONT'D)

MASTER ROOFING, INC

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Call: 407-925-8638

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Trusted for 35 Years.

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Ocoee, FL

Roofing Contractor

407.614.5962

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Keith Keller

Email: keithksj@cfl.rr.com Ocoee, FL 34761

www.Firetechextinguisher.com

Office 407-521-8896 Cell. 407-467-4147

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State License #CCC021396

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CHURCH DIRECTORY To advertise in the Church Directory call 407-656-2121or email sfelt@wotimes.com

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 611 West. Ave., Ocoee Pastor Jeff Pritchard (407) 656-2351 Email: starkelakebaptist@gmail. com

CHURCH OF GOD

METHODIST

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

EPISCOPAL

CHURCH OF THE MESSIAH 241 N. Main, Winter Garden Services: 8, 9:30, & 11am, 7pm www.churchofthemessiah.com CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION 4950 S. Apopka-Vineland Rd. Orlando Sun.Serv 8:30am, 10:30am, 6:30pm. 407-876-3480 www.ascension-orlando.org

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

PRESBYTERIAN

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

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

NEXT COMMUNITY CHURCH 13640 W. Colonial Dr., Ste 110, Winter Garden 407-654-9661 • Prayer 9:30AM, Fellowship 9:45AM, Service 10:05AM

Advertise your Services or Events on this page weekly. This page appears weekly in the West Orange Times & Observer and online at wotimes.com.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE LAKES, USA Conroy-Windermere Rd. @Lincoln Ave. Sunday School 9:00AM, Worship 10:30 407-291-2886 Worship on Wed. 7:00 - 7:30 PM “Come hear the Gospel” Rev. Ferdinand Brits www.pcol.org

There is no fear in love; instead, perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. So the one who fears has not reached perfection in love. - 1 John 4:18 HCSB

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The Hope Chest Refinished & Re-purposed Furniture

To learn more join our Public Group on Facebook 1460 Daniels Road • Winter Garden, FL 34787

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