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Seven-year-old Prestun Seibel has been battling Stage 4 neuroblastoma since he was 3 years old. DANIELLE HENDRIX STAFF WRITER

When Prestun Seibel was diagnosed with neuroblastoma at age 3, doctors told his parents he wouldn’t make it to his fourth birthday. Fast-forward four years later, and Prestun is a 7-year-old kindergarten student at Independence Elementary. The Seibel family moved from Kansas to Horizon West six months ago to give Prestun a better chance at life — and to find better medical-care options. “He likes swimming, and the

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YOUR TOWN WARRIORS EARN NATIONAL HONOR The West Orange High School band program was awarded the National Blue Ribbon Award of Excellence from the National Band Association. WOHS was one of five in the United States to receive the honor. Kenneth Boyd is the band director. The NBA Programs of Excellence Blue Ribbon Award is designed to recognize those band programs that have demonstrated excellence in all facets over a sustained period of time.

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The town of Oakland is holding a Celebration Among the Oaks on Saturday, April 8, to recognize Arbor Day and Easter. The event is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes food trucks, a petting zoo and live music. An egg hunt will take place at noon, and the Easter Bunny will make an appearance, as well.

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STAFF WRITER OCOEE Black Market Ribs, located at 14 McKey St. in Ocoee, has 27 Facebook reviews and an impressive 4.7-star rating — but the good reviews were not enough to save it from an uncertain

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BOOK SIGNING AT WGHF 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 6, at the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation, 21 E. Plant St. Author Bob Kealing will read and sign his latest book, “Elvis Ignited: The Rise of an Icon in Florida.” Call (407) 656-3244 to pre-order a copy. RECYCLED POETRY 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 6, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Everything can be reused or recycled, including poetry. Earn your poetic license by turning old poetry into new art. Ages 13 to 18. (407) 8357323.

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AARP INCOME-TAX ASSISTANCE 10 a.m. Fridays, April 7 and 14, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. AARP volunteers will provide free income-tax assistance. Attendees will need to have a valid ID, Social Security card, any tax forms and Annual Benefits Statements

(if necessary). Attendees will be seen on a first-come, firstserved basis. For information, aarp.org/taxaide. FRIDAYS ON THE PLAZA 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 7, at the gazebo in downtown Winter Garden. Take a lawn chair and enjoy the soft rock, country and acoustic sounds of Patchwork Quilt. (407) 656-4111. RIBBON CUTTING: GENEVA FINANCIAL LLC 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 7, at Geneva Financial LLC, 12100 W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden. Heather Papoulis, (561) 3104317. STATE OF THE COUNTY 9 a.m. Friday, April 7, at I-Drive 360, 8375 International Drive, Orlando. For more, visit orangecountyfl.net.

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ARTREACH 3 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Celebrate with local artists as they lead workshops that foster creativity and empower children to use art as a way to make positive changes. Ages 6 to 12. (407) 835-7323. BENEFIT SALE 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at the corner of Palm Drive and Ocoee-Apopka Road, Ocoee. The sale is a benefit for Southeastern Food Bank/ Bread of Life Fellowship, and all items sold are new. (407) 654-7777. CELEBRATION AMONG THE OAKS 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 8, in the Oakland Town Center, 221 N. Arrington St. Celebrate Arbor Day and Easter with an egg hunt at noon, food trucks, a petting zoo with pony rides, live music from the Good Times Band, a fire truck and medic truck. The Easter Bunny will be there from 11 a.m. to noon and again from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. (407) 656-1117.

LEGACY HIGH SCHOOL 2017 GOLF TOURNAMENT 7 a.m. Saturday, April 8, at Forest Lake Golf Course, 10521 Clarcona-Ocoee Road, Ocoee. Tournament will conclude with lunch, raffle drawings and awards. For more, email to dawnburns@hopecharter.org. SPRING FEVER IN THE GARDEN 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 8, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 9, in downtown Winter Garden. Presented by the Bloom and Grow Garden Society. For more, visit springfeveringarden.com. YOGA ON THE SILO LAWN 11 a.m. Saturday, April 8, at Crooked Can Brewing Company, 426 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. Cost is $10 for a onehour session on the lawn near the silo. (407) 395-9520.

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PET RESCUE 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 9, at Crooked Can Brewing Company, 426 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. A Cause 4 Paws will be there with adoptable dogs. Live music will add to the atmosphere. acause4pawsrescue.org.

COMMUNITY YOGA 3 p.m. Sunday, April 9, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. All levels and body types are welcome. Wear comfortable clothes and bring water. Yoga mats will be provided. Children 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. (407) 835-7323.

MONDAY, APRIL 10

RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 7 p.m. Monday, April 10, at the Central Florida Railroad Museum, 101 S. Boyd St., Winter Garden. The Central Florida Railway Historical Society is presenting “Operations on the Nevada Northern Railway” by Jarrod Reynolds. Free. (407) 656-0559. UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS 5 p.m. Monday, April 10, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Achieving the dream of a secure, comfortable retirement is much easier when you plan your finances. Topics covered in this seminar include retirement benefits, survivor benefits, disability benefits and Medicare. Discover benefits at SocialSecurity.gov. (407) 8357323.

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Join us at the Roper Garden Building’s Co-Op Ballroom in Historic Downtown Winter Garden for our newest women’s-only, networking and informational event. This event provides West Orange’s leading women the opportunity to share ideas and gain inspiration from other successful businesswomen in a fun, casual environment.

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Windermere Town Council Member Bob McKinley enjoyed the festival with his wife, Kathy, and granddaughter, Kalina Voorhees.

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ore than 1,000 people came out to Starke Lake Thursday, March 30, for the West Orange Chamber of Commerce’s 15th Annual Best Fest. Also known as Taste of West Orange, Best Fest featured more than 60 vendors who all brought their best food, drinks and desserts.

Meaghan Halley, a manager at RusTeak, set up cups of RusTeak’s shrimp dish.

A high-school student serenaded the crowds with jazz tunes throughout the evening.

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The Bloom & Grow Garden Society is hosting its 17th annual springtime event, which is being dedicated to Vera Carter, a former District 1 Orange County commissioner and founding member of Bloom & Grow. Her memorabilia will be set up at Heller Hall in the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation’s History Research and Education Center. The event includes the sidewalk chalk art contest, gardeninspired and garden-related vendors, entertainment, a silent auction and a fun Kidzone. The Natural Market will have vendors selling natural and organic items. The Butafrog butterfly tent will be set up for visitors to interact with live butterflies. A plant pick-up point will be located at Main and Smith streets for buyers to gather their items after they have finishing shopping. CHALKIN’ IT UP

Give Ron Hawkins some watercolors or acrylic paints, a pen, charcoal or chalk. Provide a surface on which to create: canvas, sidewalks, even Adirondack chairs. And suggest a subject: flora and fauna, people and places. In no time, he will present a finished piece of art, something he’s been doing since he was 3. Hawkins is among the people creating art from sticks of chalk during the Chalkin’ It Up sidewalk chalk art contest, taking

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place Saturday morning during the Bloom & Grow Garden Society’s 17th annual Spring Fever in the Garden. The Orlando resident and lifelong artist has participated in the Winter Garden contest every year but one. He is partial to birds and aquatic life. One year, he created a threedimensional piece with birds; he will do another 3-D piece this Saturday featuring a tri-colored heron standing in a pond surrounded by daffodils. “We’re considered a performance art,” Hawkins said of chalk artists. “People always see artwork, but they see the finished product and they don’t really see what goes into creating the artwork. I’ve had a three-day (chalk) project before, and I’ve had people come and watch every day.” He and an artist friend refer to it as zen art. “We start with a blank piece of concrete, we create a piece, and then nature takes it back to nothing,” he said. Hawkins has been participating in chalk art contests since 1995 and has won several awards. Cash prizes totaling $2,100 will be awarded to the best chalk artists in this popular sidewalk art contest. Artists of all ages are invited to create a nature-related image within a six- by six-foot square in front of City Hall. Judging takes place at 4:30 p.m. Saturday. This is sponsored by Florida Hospital. For information, contact Brenda Knowles (407) 4963428 or brendaknowles1257@ gmail.com. Contact Amy Quesinberry at amyq@orangeobserver.com.

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Orange County District 1 Commissioner Betsy VanderLey, left, and former commissioner Scott Boyd unveiled the historic marker for Brick Road in Tildenville. Glenda Loew, center, has fought for years for the preservation.

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A brick road constructed in 1915 is finally getting the historic recognition it deserves. Orange County District 1 Commissioner Betsy VanderLey held a small ceremony recently to unveil the green permanent marker on the road that connects Plant Street to the east and Tildenville School Road to the west, a halfmile north of West Colonial Drive. Brick Road was the historic State Road 22 that traveled from Oakland through Winter Garden and Ocoee to Orlando.

Tildenville resident Glenda Loew has fought to get a permanent marker placed at the end of the .6-mile-long road. Dr. Adam Ware, of the Orange County Regional History Center, said stretches of brick road such as this are rare. “It’s so good to know we’ve preserved a piece of the past,” said Scott Boyd, former District 1 commissioner for Orange County, who was on hand for the marker dedication. The Winter Garden Heritage Foundation and the county’s Regional History Center worked together on the project.

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future. The co-owners struggled to stay in business the past few months and finally closed the restaurant Friday, March 31. “It’s just a very emotional time right now,” said Black Market Ribs co-owner Courtney Connor. Co-owners Juan Rios and Connor spoke in subdued voices as they explained what they suspect might have led to the unforeseen downfall of their first business venture. “We put so much work into it,” said Rios, referring to the origins of their food business. “We put probably two years of research into this, you know, researching the industry, researching the farmers markets, researching food trucks and just getting my skill set to a level that was worthy of getting paid to make food for others. … So that’s when we went ahead and started going to farmers markets and got a great response from the customers.” The pair opened the eatery Sept. 24, 2016, after considering the idea of joining the food-truck movement. However, they ended up invest in a brick-and-mortar location, instead. “We actually had started building the concept for our own food truck, but then we thought this was a better idea, and we went ahead and pulled the money out of the food truck and put it in here,” Rios said. “It backfired.” Despite their promising start and success at farmers markets around Central Florida, their financial circumstances declined quickly. The two attributed the failure to a marketing decision — participating in Groupon deals. “Groupon killed us,” Connor

said. “It became a day-to-day struggle to where …. if nothing but Groupon customers showed up that day, then we had no money to buy food for the next day — let alone try to pay our bills.” The fate of their young restaurant was at the mercy of three potential investors who had expressed interest in helping the pair keep the business after hearing the news that Black Market Ribs would be closing. “We went through all the motions to save the business,” Rios said. “And then once we posted (on social media) that we were closing, people came out to say, ‘OK, we’re interested in helping you guys.’ So here I am renting a U-Haul truck to move to Georgia, and all of a sudden, these guys show up saying, ‘We want to invest in you guys.’” Keeping their business afloat was a challenge, Rios said, causing them significant financial stress and requiring the couple to work 16-hour days. But Rios and Connor ultimately decided to close after negotiations broke down with the potential investors — their last attempt to stay in business. The ideal situation for Rios and Connor, they said, would have been to have the investors help them renovate the restaurant by adding covered outside seating to the front of their establishment and three to four tables inside. They also were going to make it their goal to increase their marketing to generate enough customers to keep doing what they love. However, the pair now will focus on the pursuit of their original food truck dreams. Contact Gabby Baquero at gbaquero@orangeobserver.com.

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Just wanted to say thank you for the laugh — the April Fools’ Day article was a gem. My husband and I were duped for a solid 40 minutes (though perhaps I shouldn’t admit this). As we were discussing the article, and the enforceability of such an ordinance, we happened to drive through downtown. Just as I said, “Why are all of these people still on bikes,” it hit us, and we both had a really, really good laugh. I’m still chuckling about it. Thanks again! We’ll be on our toes next year.

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If you don’t click onto any other part of the article you won’t find out that it’s an April Fools’ joke. It can cause problems because unfortunately, bikers are riding through the trail without regards for the rules at all right now and don’t stop when they are supposed to at stop signs on the trail. Cars can’t stop on a dime, you know.

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f you follow us on social media (and if not, you should), it is likely you read our exclusive “breaking news” Saturday, April 1. The story, “Winter Garden bans bicyclists,” was part of Observer Media Group’s annual April Fools’ spoofs, and it certainly caused a bit of a dust-up online. The story claimed Winter Garden city officials had banned bicyclists from riding in downtown Winter Garden. Instead, they would have to take apart their bicycles (after first purchasing tool kits from either the Winter Garden Station or Tildenville Outpost). Once the bicycle was disassembled, they would then carry the pieces in cardboard boxes through downtown. We saw reactions of all kinds — ranging from incredulity and rage to complete joy and even disappointment that it wasn’t true. And yes, we even tricked a few readers. We’re sorry. … Kinda … We hope our 2017 spoof gave you a laugh — we believe now, perhaps more than ever, we all could use one. And if you haven’t seen the story, you still can read it at OrangeObserver.com. Here are some of our favorite responses to the story.

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I heard that baseball, Italian eateries, outdoor malls, barbecue, farmers markets and craft-beer establishments are also banned. — KYLE EAZSOL

Too bad this was a joke. It’s a serious problem — maybe a life could have been saved. Not an April Fools’ joke. Just a stupid joke. (Whoever) came up with it is an idiot! — EVELYN RIVERA

I wish they would seriously ban them from the road or have patrols to pull them over and fine them for breaking the laws, but it appears getting them to comply and be good citizens is only a foolish idea.

Please tell me this is a crazy April Fools’ joke. I can’t imagine Winter Garden without the West Orange Trail. What I loved most when I lived in Winter Garden was being able to run from my door to the trail. — REBEKAH YATES

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When the Seibels lived in Kansas, Florida was a frequent vacation destination for the family. After a vacation in 2012 when Prestun was 3, one of the couple’s daughters asked why Prestun was limping. They originally thought it was just because they’d been walking around the theme parks. But a few weeks later, teachers at his daycare called Tiffany and said he was screaming that his left leg hurt. She started watching him closely after that, knowing something wasn’t right. “We knew when we went there (to the hospital) to figure out what was wrong with him, they’d just say it was growing pains or something,” she said. “They couldn’t figure it out there and began dismissing it basically, and then we took him to a kids’ hospital threeand-a-half hours away. It took me all the way to September to go through the doctors. They did X-rays, labs and then a bone biopsy. The initial thought before the biopsy was that there was a fracture, and then they saw the tumor on top of the bone.” The diagnosis of Stage 4 neuroblastoma — an incurable form of childhood cancer — came in late September 2012, and Prestun underwent six cycles of chemotherapy, 14 cycles of radiation and nine cycles of antibodies before finishing treatment in May 2014. He relapsed in a month later, when doctors found a dime-sized tumor in his brain, prompting emergency surgery. Prestun then received two cycles of radiation and antibodies, finishing treatment in June 2016 before doctors again found a small tumor on the back of his head last September. He underwent another surgery the day before his birthday Sept. 16. One of the toughest parts of it all for the Seibels is that Prestun’s main doctors have never been local: They are all at Memorial

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Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. “This unknown variable (of relapsing) resets our ‘scan-xiety,’” Matt Seibel said. “You have to do them (scans) every two to three months, and then we can space them further out. The best doctors for his disease, in our opinion, are in New York. Those guys are our team; they saved his life numerous times.” SUPERHERO SOLDIERS ON

In Kansas, Tiffany and Prestun were rarely ever home. And if they were, the commutes for his care were strenuous. They traveled four hours one way just to go to the clinic, get his labs done and see the doctor. It would turn into a 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. ordeal they would endure for four years, until the move to West Orange last year. And although Prestun doesn’t look sick and is able to go to school, the possibility of the cancer coming back is always unnerving. “It scares me being away from him eight hours a day,” Tiffany Seibel said. “He’s starting to make it full-time in school now. It’s hard to fundraise now, because he doesn’t look sick anymore. That’s good, but the bills don’t stop.” Prestun and Tiffany were in New York in March for an emergency MRI and most recently made the trip back in the first week of April for routine scans. It’s their fifth

trip to the city in six months. Because the warm weather is easier on Prestun’s joints and overall health, Orlando was the best option for the family. But with Tiffany unable to work fulltime because of the possibility of having to fly Prestun to New York, Matt Seibel’s business is taking a hit. Additionally, the couple’s two older daughters, ages 17 and 18, wanted to stay behind in Kansas at college or with family friends. “You do what you’ve got to do; everything is now, now, now with Prestun,” Tiffany Seibel said. “Not next week, not next month, it’s now.” But despite all he’s been through, Prestun’s sunny disposition rarely ever disappears. The happy-go-lucky boy loves swimming, kicking around a soccer ball and playing video games. “His doctor always said, ‘I don’t know how he’s so happy after all he’s been through,’” Tiffany Seibel said. “I think he’s just gotten so used to this. This has been his life since he was 3 years old, unfortunately. It’s not the normal childhood he should have. I was told from the get-go I’d have a year with him. I’m thankful for the fight, but at the same time, it’s tiring.” Contact Danielle Hendrix at dhendrix@orangeobserver.com.

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Located in the 800 building, the gallery fills the space that previously was occupied by the school store. Because the students use electronic devices in class, supplies such as pens and paper weren’t needed, so the school decided to shut down the store and turn it over to the art department. In January, the art department began work on converting the neglected store into their new gallery, clearing out the unwanted school supplies and painting the walls. Now, the walls are covered in a variety of students’ artwork, from photographs to paintings. “They talked about it for a really long time, so it’s great that it’s finally opening,” said junior Alexis Romesco. “It helps the students showcase their creativity and what they can do.” For Kacy Cartwright, the chance to showcase her artwork in the gallery serves as an inspiration. “I really like it because it gives me a chance to display my work,” the junior said. “None of the students at school ever sees what I do, and I put hours and hours into my work. (The gallery) makes me more motivated to put more stuff in here.” The school held a soft opening for the gallery earlier in March, but many students saw it for the first time during the grand opening. To mark the occasion, students gathered outside the gallery to listen to music from the school’s Jazz Band and Concert Choir, while several of the senior art stu-

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dents set up easels in the courtyard to work on their art. After a short presentation from Principal Laura Beusse, the ribbon to the gallery was cut, and the doors opened. “This is what makes education powerful,” Beusse said about the opening of the gallery. “The more opportunities we have to showcase their talents, the better. This is our playing ground for our artists.” The Knight Gallery will operate like most other art galleries, changing out the artwork on a regular basis to feature different artists. Currently, the display features photographs, drawings, watercolor paintings, acrylic paintings and graphic designs. “This is a great way to show the talents that the school possesses,” said senior Katelyn Murphy, who had a photograph featured in the gallery. Because the gallery is located on school grounds, anyone who is interested in visiting it must make an appointment with the school’s front office, but Bergh said the school would be happy to give tours to anyone who visits. Contact Brittany Gaines at bgaines@orangeobserver.com.

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Which of the three sports is your favorite? Soccer. I like to run, but I prefer soccer. I’ve grown up with a ball on my foot. My dad played it. I like dribbling and shooting, and it feels good when I score. Which of the three sports is the most challenging? Cross country. I enjoy cross country, but I feel like when I run track, I know the course really well because it’s a circle. In cross country, it’s all over the place, and it’s more running. I do one mile in track, but in cross country, it’s like oneand-one-half or two miles.

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THE BASICS SCHOOL: Foundation Academy GRADE: Eighth SPORTS: Soccer, cross country, track FASTEST MILE TIME: 5:21

How fast are you? My goal this year to is get at least under 5:15 or 5:10 for a mile. The best I’ve done so far is 5:21. I can’t wait to start growing. I feel like I’m small, so I can’t wait to get longer legs so I can go faster. What are your favorite TV shows? “Walking Dead” and “Arrow.” What is your favorite subject at school? My favorite subject is math, but my favorite course is language arts, because I really like the teacher. She’s really fun.

Which do you like better: competing by yourself or as part of a team? I like playing with a team. If you mess up as a team, it’s not all on you. But in cross country and track, if you get tired, it’s all on you.

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How do you balance doing all three sports plus your homework? It’s really crazy. I do better under pressure, but I’m so glad soccer, cross country and track are not all together during the year. And I play soccer with a club all year long, so after track, I go to my club soccer.

vomiting. Milroy had appendicitis and was taken to the hospital that evening, where he had surgery at around 11 p.m. Although he ultimately recovered, the surgery required him to miss two weeks of action early in the season. “It was disappointing coming into baseball, having a game and enjoying it, and then letting myself and the team down by not being available for two weeks,” Justin Milroy said. It was a scary evening for the Milroy family. But prior experience with appendicitis meant the family could anticipate how things would progress. Jared Milroy had his appendix rupture two years ago and other family members had had it happen, as well.

“Because his twin brother had had the same procedure done, they were expecting this may happen to him,” head coach Larry Oldham said. “So, as soon as he had this pain, they got him right into the hospital.” In the meantime, Oldham and the team did their best to lift up their teammate while he was recovering. “The Milroy boys are so determined and they love to contribute in every way,” Oldham said. “It’s just in their genetic code that they’re hard workers, and they’ve been raised extremely well. We just encouraged him and as soon as he could swing a bat and the doctor said he was cleared we got him out there and gave him some extra batting practice.” Until then, Milroy leaned on his family and his Christian

faith to keep perspective. “I remembered that ‘Well, at least I’m able to play,’” Milroy said. “I was grateful because I knew I was going to be able to get back into it.” Milroy returned March 27 against Covenant Christian and — to the surprise of many — went 3-for-3 for the Eagles that day in a victory. “It was most impressive for him to just come back out of the hospital and just hit that ball,” Oldham said. Happy to be back in left field and out of the house, Milroy said he is enjoying his return to the baseball diamond. “This has been a lot of fun,” Milroy said. Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@orangeobserver.com.

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the playoffs, where they were defeated in the quarterfinals. The Eagles put it together in 2017, though, first winning their cluster and then the county. “Some of those guys came back as eighth-graders, and we finally got over the hump,” Miranda said. “This is probably our strongest team, by far. It’s a good bunch of kids and they were really focused.” SunRidge won each of its 10 victories by at least 10 points, including two victories over Carver. With the pressure on in the championship game, Miranda said his team displayed maturity. “Clutch play and free throws toward the end of the game (were big),” Miranda said. “Being smart and not turning over the ball was big for us.” Trey Moss led the team offensively, averaging 23 points per game, including 14 points in

the fourth quarter alone of the championship game. On the boards, Joanes Polynice averaged seven rebounds per contest while blocking eight shots, total, this season. Other standout performances include that of William Held, the team’s defensive MVP, and Stone Rivers, the recipient of the team’s Sixth Man award. Miranda also praised frontcourt players Steven Stutsman and Parmveer Singh, as well as team manager Derrick McRae. Four Eagles — Brian Sanchez, Brady Scott, Jalen DeBose and Diems Narcisse — will be returning next season, while the other players will all move to the high-school level, with most attending West Orange. There, Miranda is confident they will compete to make the team and continue to represent the program at SunRidge well.

MEET THE EAGLES No. 1 — Trey Moss No. 2 — Steven Stutsman No. 5 — William Held No. 9 — Brian Sanchez No. 11 — Stone Rivers No. 12 — Diems Narcisse No. 13 — Brady Scott No. 14 — Jaydan Crawford No. 15 — Jordan Crawford No. 20 — Jalen DeBose No. 24 — Joanes Polynice No. 32 — Parmveer Singh Head coach: Alex Miranda Assistants: Tony Williams and Russell Williams Team manager: Derrick McRae

BY THE NUMBERS Record: 10-0 Points for (points per game): 529 (52.9 points per game) Points against (points per game): 334 (33.4 points per game) Leading scorer: Trey Moss — 23 points per game Leading rebounder: Joanes Polynice — 7 rebounds per game

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Morgan Arcia had two RBIs for the Warriors during their 6-2 victory against Apopka. Cerynn Siemer soundly fields a base hit to center field.

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For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again. - 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 (NIV)

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Winter Garden resident Valerie Wigmore submitted this beautiful image. It shows the moon over palms with reflection of sunset at Lake Apopka. The West Orange Times & Observer is hosting this weekly contest, and winners will have their photograph featured and receive a $20 prize. To enter, email your photo, along with your name, city and a caption, to amyq@orangeobserver.com; put “I Love West Orange” in the subject line. Please include your mailing address to receive your prize.

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WHAT’S IN A NAME? Butler said she and White always found it hard to decide on a name, but the main reason is simple: They put their heart and soul into every piece they make. They also decided to combine their names and make the official name “Heart and Two Souls by Beltina.” Most signs range from $12 to $55.

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WHERE IT ALL BEGAN

It started about three years ago, when Butler’s father died. She knew she couldn’t sit around the house without getting upset, and although she said she’s never been crafty, she found herself at Jo-Ann Fabric and Crafts. “I went to Jo-Ann’s and got wooden letters, scrap paper and embellishments and made it for my daughter and put it on Facebook,” Butler said. “My friends went, ‘I love it! Can you make me some?’ Then, Belinda offered to craft together one day, and that’s how it all started — buying bits at Jo-Ann’s, making things, and friends would buy them. We’d laugh, chat and cry together. It just started from there and slowly we went into designing our own pieces and cutting the wood ourselves.” But there’s also a story behind the friendship. Although the Butlers have been in Florida for more than a decade, the Whites relocated from England about three years ago and purchased the Butlers’ lawn business. “Where we lived in England, they lived five to 10 minutes down from the road, and Belinda worked not even five minutes away from me and yet we’d never met each other,” Butler said. “We ended up meeting 4,500 miles from our home years later. It’s just two English mums that love to craft and make things.”

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Once the duo got serious about their crafting, their husbands bought the equipment they needed to cut the wood and print stencils. Their style changes with the trends, but at the moment, they are working on many farmhousestyle, shabby-chic pieces. The duo uses reclaimed wood on a majority of the projects. It’s great for the rustic, shabby-chic style, Butler said, because it’s not smooth and there are imperfections. They create everything from signs to kitchen trays, planter boxes, small coffee tables and vinyl lettering. Now, the two are even starting to test the waters with refurbishing furniture. Everything they’ve done so far is self-taught. Butler’s husband worked in a cabinet factory for years, so he has some working knowledge of woodworking that comes in handy. If Butler and White want to make something in particular, they can always turn to YouTube, Pinterest or Google for guidance — but they always create things with their own twist. “We design everything ourselves and then cut the stencils and paint using the stencils,” Butler said. “The designing takes more time than anything. I could sit there for three hours trying to design something for someone: It could be a three-letter or fourword sign, but it would take me that time to find the right font or layout. Other times, it could take 20 minutes to do something. It depends on what the person is looking for.”

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One of the best parts of the business is seeing the looks on happy customers’ faces once they see their completed pieces, Butler said. And looking back on her and White’s handiwork from three years ago always reminds them how far they’ve come. “In those three years, it’s like chalk and cheese; it’s completely different,” she said. “But we love doing it. Even if we don’t have any orders, we still make stuff. It’s relaxing and we enjoy doing it. Not everything comes out perfect, and I do have some complete failures, but I love doing it.”

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Although White and Butler don’t want the business to become a production line, they’d be happy to have more to produce. Currently, the pair is fulfilling custom orders and putting some work into different stores. So far, they’ve had some items go to Sweet, Sassy and Southern at The Grove Orlando, and the two just opened a booth at The Mill in Altamonte Springs. They also work with a couple of Realtors, who buy custom-designed signs for clients as housewarming gifts. “In the future, we’d love to have our own store, but it’s a big investment and very time-consuming,” Butler said. “But for now, even if we didn’t get to the store, I’d like to have it where we’re constantly having orders and things to create for other people. Now is when we’re trying to really launch it.”

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The home at 2264 Romanum Drive, Winter Garden, sold March 30, for $300,000. Built in 2014, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,027 square feet. The price per square foot is $148. HAMLIN RESERVE

The town house at 15459 Honeybell Drive, Winter Garden, sold March 24, for $237,875. Built in 2017, it has three bedrooms, twoand-one-half baths and 1,570 square feet. The price per square foot is $151.51. The town house at 15489 Honeybell Drive, Winter Garden, sold March 29, for $234,805. Built in 2017, it has three bedrooms, twoand-one-half baths and 1,570 square feet. The price per square foot is $149.56. HICKORY HAMMOCK

The home at 15527 Citrus Harvest Road, Winter Garden, sold March 24, for $546,155. Built in 2017, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 4,667 square feet. The price per square foot is $117.02.

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The home at 5978 Cypress Hill Road, Winter Garden, sold March 24, for $367,845. Built in 2017, it has five bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 3,563 square feet. The price per square foot is $103.24. The home at 6222 Lewis and Clark Ave., Winter Garden, sold March 27, for $300,000. Built in 2013, it has six bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 2,714 square feet. The price per square foot is $110.54.

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The home at 7230 Enchanted Lake Drive, Winter Garden, sold March 28, for $384,390. Built in 2016, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 3,139 square feet. The price per square foot is $122.46.

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The town house at 8051 Sweet Orange Ave., Winter Garden, sold March 28, for $231,990. Built in 2017, it has three bedrooms, twoand-one-half baths and 1,691 square feet. The price per square foot is $137.19.

The home at 5472 Bowman Drive, Winter Garden, sold March 24, for $324,405. Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,315 square feet. The price per square foot is $140.13. SUMMERLAKE GROVES

The home at 15307 Murcott Harvest Loop, No. 56, Winter Garden, sold March 24, for $329,990. Built in 2016, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,277 square feet. The price per square foot is $144.92.

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The home at 3410 Apple Ridge Road, Ocoee, sold March 30, for $250,000. Built in 2014, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,046 square feet. The price per square foot is $122.19. CHESHIRE WOODS

The home at 402 Dunoon St., Ocoee, sold March 24, for $277,000. Built in 1997, it has four bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,859 square feet. The price per square foot is $149. CROWN POINTE COVE

The home at 1635 Regal River Circle, Ocoee, sold March 24, for $287,500. Built in 2016, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,830 square feet. The price per square foot is $101.59. FAIRFAX VILLAGE

The home at 202 Lansbrook Court, Ocoee, sold March 27, for $233,900. Built in 1994, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,560 square feet. The price per square foot is $149.94. FORESTBROOKE

The home at 3466 Starbird Drive, Ocoee, sold March 28, for $255,000. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,162 square feet. The price per square foot is $117.95. OCOEE

The home at 9802 White Road, Ocoee, sold March 30, for $358,000. Built in 1999, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,125 square feet. The price per square foot is $114.56. SPRING LAKE RESERVE

The home at 1857 Cascade Falls Way, Ocoee, sold March 28, for $267,000. Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, two-and-onehalf baths and 2,100 square feet. The price per square foot is $127.14. VILLAGES OF WESMERE

The home at 2026 Fishtail Fern Way, Ocoee, sold March 28, for $250,000. Built in 2012, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,306 square feet. The price per square foot is $191.42.

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The town house at 2143 Velvet Leaf Drive, Ocoee, sold March 24, for $250,000. Built in 2008, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,216 square feet. The price per square foot is $112.82.

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The home at 198 Longhirst Loop, Ocoee, sold March 30, for $299,000. Built in 1998, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,078 square feet. The price per square foot is $143.89.

The home at 516 Cascading Creek Lane, Winter Garden, sold March 29, for $315,000. Built in 2008, it has four bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 3,629 square feet. The price per square foot is $86.80. LAGO VISTA

The home at 17615 Las Brisas Court, Winter Garden, Lake County, sold March 28, for $380,000. Built in 1997, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,985 square feet. The price per square foot is $191.44. LAKEVIEW RESERVE

The home at 155 Desiree Aurora, Winter Garden, sold March 29, for $257,000. Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,128 square feet. The price per square foot is $120.77. OAKLAND PARK

The home at 990 Lake Brim Drive, Winter Garden, sold March 30, for $428,000. Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,257 square feet. The price per square foot is $189.63.

The home at 2421 Balforn Tower Way, Winter Garden, sold March 29, for $333,750. Built in 2008, it has four bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,428 square feet. The price per square foot is $137.46. The home at 13863 Fox Glove St., Winter Garden, sold March 23, for $304,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2003, it has five bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 3,701 square feet. The price per square foot is $82.14. SUBURBAN SHORES

The home at 13218 Shore Drive, Winter Garden, sold March 28, for $413,000. Built in 1962, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,004 square feet on 1.19 acres on Johns Lake. The price per square foot is $206.09. WINTERMERE HARBOR

The home at 13068 Lakeshore Grove Drive, Winter Garden, sold March 25, for $326,975. Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,792 square feet. The price per square foot is $117.11.

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