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Eat, drink and be healthy Deb Linden celebrates the grand opening of The Vineyard Wine Bar and Healthy Bistro this week. Page 6

YOUR TOWN Step ‘Into the Woods’ at WOHS

BACK IN BLUE It’s Florida’s blueberry season, and West Orange residents have several nearby options to pick some of these beauties.

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West Orange High School will present “Into the Woods” at 7 p.m. April 29 to 30 and May 5 to 7, and 2:30 p.m. May 8, at the school, 1625 Beulah Road, Winter Garden. More than 80 students are involved. Leading the cast are Zachary Croft as the Mysterious Old Man/ Narrator; John Sublette and Alyssa DeCresie as the Baker and his wife; Matt Guernier as Jack and Kailey Jones as his mother; and Grace Austin as Little Red Riding Hood. Tickets are $15 for reserved seating, $12 for general admission and $10 for student general admission. Call (407) 905-2400, Ext. 6162282.

season. In Florida, the berries generally come into season and begin ripening around the last week of March or the first week of April, depending on the weather. The season can last into the first week of June.

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Girl Scouts need your flags Girl Scout Troop 4607 is seeking old and torn American flags for its upcoming flag-retirement ceremony, which will take place at 7 p.m. May 15 at the First Baptist Church of Windermere’s Lakeside Campus, 8464 Winter Garden-Vineland Road, Orlando. For more, contact Colleen Papa, (941) 993-9256 or colleen@johnpapa.net.

Blueberries start off green, turn a red/purple color while ripening and are a deep blue color when ready to pick.

Bridgewater Middle School looks to score irrigation system The middle school’s soccer fields are about to get a facelift, but they are in need of an irrigation system. DANIELLE HENDRIX STAFF WRITER HORIZON WEST

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Bridgewater Middle School parents and staff are looking to get their soccerplaying students back in the game with a new-and-improved home field.

The school is currently one of the few in Orange County that does not have a home field viable for playing soccer. The field can be used for physical-education class activities but cannot be used to host games. Participating students have to be driven by their

parents to play games, which are often hosted at Chain of Lakes or Gotha middle schools. “Our fields were deemed not safe to play on, I guess, so all of our soccer games we travel for,” said Bridgewater parent Heather Seward. “We never have home games. That being said, my son was on the team last year, and I SEE BRIDGEWATER PAGE 7

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“ANNIE” 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28, through Saturday, April 30, at Bridgewater Middle School, 5600 Tiny Road, Winter Garden. Bridgewater Middle School’s musical theater program will present this classic production. Tickets are $8 for general admission and $15 for preferred seating. THE ACCUZED 9:30 p.m. Friday, April 29, at Dexter’s of Windermere, 4757 The Grove Drive, Windermere. Visit windermere.dexwine.com.

ESOL CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH WORKSHOP 1 to 3 p.m. Thursdays at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Practice conversational English skills with other non-native speakers in a supportive environment. A certified ESOL instructor will lead the workshop. Free. No registration required. (407) 835-7323.

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ASIAN TECHNIQUES FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 30, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Learn to reduce stress naturally by practicing techniques from Asian traditions. Instructor Al Aki has more than 10 years of experience in Aikido, tai chi and yoga. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Ages 13 and up. Reservations required at (407) 835-7323. HOW DOES A SEED GROW 11 a.m. Saturday, April 30, at the Windermere Library, 530 Main St. Little hands can make a difference and care for the environment. Read, learn and play for a fun Earth Day celebration. Ages 3 to 5. (407) 835-7323. METROWEST ELEMENTARY FAMILY FUN DAY 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at MetroWest Elementary School, 1801 Lake Vilma Drive, Orlando. This event will feature carnival games, food trucks,

laser tag and a dunk tank. For more, visit mwespta.net/familyfun-day-2016.php. NEHRLING GARDENS CORKS, CALADIUMS & CANVASSES 5-8 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at Nehrling Gardens, 2267 Hempel Ave., Gotha. Stroll through the Gardens at sunset while sampling wines and food from regions of the world where the garden’s plants originated. View artists at work with original art for purchase and auction. Tickets are $55 in advance, $65 at the door. nehrlinggardens.org. RUNNING WITH SCISSORS 9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at Dexter’s of Windermere, 4757 The Grove Drive, Windermere. Visit windermere.dexwine.com. YMCA HEALTHY KIDS DAY 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at Roper YMCA, 100 Windermere Road, Winter Garden. On this national day of promoting activities and nutrition for children and families, the Y will offer free health screenings, games, youth programs, camp registration, kickboxing and Zumba, an obstacle course, chefs, snacks and drinks, a farmer’s market and more. (407) 656-6430.

May 1, and Monday, May 2, at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando. This is Mark Twain’s timeless Huck Finn classic. Auditions are by appointment only; performances are Aug. 12-14 and 18-21. For details or to schedule an audition, email theater@st.lukes. org and put AUDITION in the subject line. METROWEST JAZZFEST 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 1, at MetroWest Golf Club, 2100 S. Hiawassee Road, Orlando. Event will include local food vendors and artists; beer, wine and cocktails; and nationally recognized jazz talent. (407) 299-1099.

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COMIC BOOK DAY 3:30 p.m. Monday, May 2, at the Windermere Library, 530 Main St. Participate in Free Comic Book Day — a national event to

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“BIG RIVER” AUDITIONS 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday,

promote reading for all ages. Comics will be given away while supplies last. (407) 835-7323. WEST ORANGE CHAMBER EDUCATION AWARDS 6-8 p.m. Monday, May 2, at Dr. Philips High School, 6500 Turkey Lake Road, Orlando. The West Orange Chamber of Commerce’s Education Awards ceremony is presented by Orlando Health. (407) 656-1304.

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SOUTHWEST BOOK CLUB 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. This month’s selection is “Killing Patton” by Bill O’Reilly. Ages 18 or older. (407) 835-7323.

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Palm Lake Elementary reopens Bobcat Trail T

he entire student body at Palm Lake Elementary School celebrated the grand reopening and dedication ceremony of the school’s Bobcat Nature and Fitness Trail April 15. Principal Jim Weis welcomed the students and guests, including members of the Dr. Phillips Rotary Club, former principals and past and present presidents of the PTA. Following the ribbon-cutting and sign unveiling, the students sang the Palm Lake Fight Song. The trail was first established in April 1988, but over the years, it had become overgrown and unusable. How-

ever, with the help of the school’s PTA, the Dr. Phillips Rotary Club, Baptiste Orthodontics and other organizations and businesses, the trail is once again open to student use. It also features new fitness stations and an outdoor classroom. — MICHAEL ENG

Former PTA President Anne Jensen and current PTA President Gaby Speller cut the ribbon.

Palm Lake Principal Jim Weis emceed the dedication ceremony.

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The Palm Lake student body sang the school’s fight song at the end of the ceremony.

THE BUILDING COMMITTEE Jamie Jacobs, construction supervisor Jeff Borysiewicz, machinery operator Tanya Borysiewicz, installation supervisor Tommy Burnett, machinery operator Brian Bruton Jr., PE Paraprofessional Eddie Socie, construction crew leader Bobby Quin, heavy machinery operator Gaby Speller, PTA president Tim Speller, volunteer deck builder John Stiles Williams, assistant principal

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Left: Fourth-grader Sophia Derecende was eager to try out all the new fitness stations.

Health Central names new CEO Orlando Health has hired Mark Marsh to oversee Health Central Hospital in Ocoee and as a company senior vice president. ZAK KERR STAFF WRITER OCOEE The whirlwind

sweeping West Orange health care continued this month when Orlando Health officials proclaimed Mark Marsh a senior vice president and Greg Ohe’s replacement as CEO and president of Health Central Hospital. While Ohe transitions to senior vice president of ambulatory services, Marsh will continue his acclimation to the area after a long time as CEO of 270-bed acute care hospital Gateway Medical Center in Clarksville, Tennessee.

“It starts as a pretty lengthy process — which is good — having a chance to meet with several of the team members with Orlando Health, starting with David Strong and his vision, Dr. (Jamal) Hakim and various key players back in January, about four trips,” Marsh said. “One of the things that appeals to me so much … the people, the culture … it’s so much of what we do in health care.” Marsh grew up in Cincinnati and then studied health care administration at Western Kentucky University. Since then, he has been in medical management either in Middle Tennessee or southern Kentucky, he said. “I’m a believer in longevity — continuity is very important,” Marsh said. “I spent some of my earlier years on the physician side, so working more directly with physicians and even the hospital.” After that, he spent time with

Phycor; was CEO of Maury Regional Hospital in Columbia, Tennessee, for about three years, starting in 2001; oversaw Bowling Green, Kentucky’s Greenview Regional Hospital for about nine years as CEO; and managed Gateway Medical Center for roughly three years, he said. “Mark is an accomplished executive,” said David Strong, Orlando Health president and CEO. “He will be integral in helping chart the course for Health Central Hospital and health care delivery in West Orange County.” Marsh attended Western Kentucky on a football scholarship as a quarterback, which he said prepared him for team-building in health care administration, trying to achieve a common vision or a plan. “It’s very important that we can provide at the local level ... but it’s all about that basic experience,”

he said. “We want to be around to offer those great services, the high quality of care centers at a local level, so families can be involved in that health care plan.” Growth in health care is a tremendous need in the area, especially given growth projections, he said. For his move to West Orange, Marsh said it began with recruiting doctors from Central Florida who swore by Orlando Health’s friendly collaboration with physicians. The merits of local swimming, ballet and UCF’s engineering program helped on a personal level for his children, too. “I’m looking for this,” he said. “I’m moving three kids ... a junior, an eighth-grader and a sixthgrader. This is not something transitional. I plan to be here for many years. We hope my youngest ... finishes high school there in West Orange.”

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Incoming Health Central Hospital President Mark Marsh will assume his role May 1.

The commitment runs as deep as a house in Gotha the Marshes will close on June 3, not far from Olympia High, he said. Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@orangeobserver.com.

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INGREDIENTS CAKE 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus 1 tablespoon to dust blueberries 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup butter softened 4 eggs 2 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups fresh blueberries GLAZE 3/4 cup sugar 3 teaspoon water 1/3 cup butter 2 teaspoon vanilla METHOD CAKE n Combine all ingredients (except blueberries) and beat for three to four minutes. n Dust blueberries with the 1 tablespoon flour and gently fold into cake batter. n Bake in floured tube pan at 300 degrees for 70 to 80 minutes. n While cake is still warm and in pan, poke holes in top with a large pronged fork. n Pour glaze over cake. GLAZE n Slowly cook all ingredients for glaze until sugar is melted. Do not boil. n Pour glaze over warm cake. TO-DIE-FOR BLUEBERRY MUFFINS From Beck Brothers Blueberries (originally from Lauren Beck, St. Cloud) INGREDIENTS MUFFINS 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoon baking powder 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 egg 1/3 cup milk 1 cup fresh blueberries TOPPING 1/2 white sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup butter, cubed 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon METHOD MUFFINS n Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease muffin cups or line with muffin liners. n Combine flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Place vegetable oil into a one-cup measuring cup; add the egg and enough milk to fill the cup, and mix with flour mixture. n Fold in blueberries. Fill muffin cups to the top and sprinkle with crumb topping mixture. n Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until done. TOPPING n Mix together sugar, flour, butter and cinnamon with a fork. Sprinkle over muffins before baking.

Scott West (grandson of Tom West), Stacy Williams and Gene Laird all help run Tom West Blueberries in Ocoee.

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The berries do well in Florida’s climate, but they also need a fair amount of chill hours — a specific length of time in which they are exposed to temperatures below 45 degrees — to come to fruition. According to the Florida Blueberry Growers Association, there are nearly 30 U-pick blueberry farms in the state, and two of them — Beck Brothers Blueberries and Tom West Blueberries — are local. U-pick farms allow visitors to hand-pick their fresh fruits and vegetables, which saves farmers on labor and shipping costs. It also offers consumers the freshest possible produce at lower prices than at a grocery store. With Florida’s unseasonably warm temperatures this winter, blueberry season was delayed slightly from last year, but both the Tom West and Beck Brothers blueberry farms are now open for business.

dark, completely turned blue berries, because if they’re not really ready they’ll have a green or red blush to them,” Beck said. “They will ripen and continue to color on their own after they’re picked.” Beck said if people put the berries in the refrigerator and keep them cool, they can last a

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shelf life. Emeralds are mainly just huge berries, and jewels can be sweet or tart.” Scott advises berry pickers to go for the bluest ones, as they are the tastiest and sweetest. Berries with red or green on them are not yet fully ready. “The bluer, the sweeter,” Scott said. “(Also) early-morning and late-afternoon picking is when the berries are the firmest. Midday they’re a little soft, they like to be kind of cooled off.” Once picked, refrigerated blueberries can last anywhere from two to five weeks, but Scott suggests freezing some to keep as healthy snacks and to make them last longer. “They’re such great nutritional treats for kids when you freeze them,” he said. “I freeze enough to carry me through next season, and whenever the kids want a snack or reach for chips or candy, I give them a cup of blueberries from the freezer and they love them.” Tom West Blueberries’s prices are $4 per pound if you pick them, or $5 per pound pre-picked. It also offers free tractor-cart and boat rides on the weekends. Contact Danielle Hendrix at d hendrix@orangeobserver.com.

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Up until the booming development in the Windermere and Horizon West areas, the Beck family’s land was used for some orange groves and cattle. Now, it is in its sixth year as a U-pick blueberry farm. The Becks grow three varieties of blueberries: Emeralds, jewels and Windsors. Jewels and emeralds are typically large, very sweet berries, although jewels also can be tart. Windsor berries are also very large, firm and sweet to taste. “Typically, blueberries haven’t been a big thing in Florida — just the last few years — because they couldn’t get enough chill hours to make them produce, but they’ve been producing very well,” said Glenn Beck, of the Beck Brothers farm. Because the blueberries’ ripening depends on the weather, the Becks opened their farm to pickers in March last year, but just began this year’s U-pick season the week of April 18. “It depends on how warm the weather is and how much rain there is,” Beck said. “We tell people that as long as there’s berries here, we will be here.” Beck recommends that everyone at least try some blueberries, even if they aren’t a fan of the berries. His blueberries are not sprayed with anything, and the family welcomes guests to sample them off the bush. “The main thing is going for the

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Tiffany Langford and Glenn Beck help run the Beck Brothers Blueberries U-pick farm near Windermere.

few weeks. To freeze the berries, he recommends washing them and placing them separated on a cookie sheet so they don’t stick together. After being left overnight, the berries can be transferred to a container or bag and will last all year. The Beck Brothers farm’s prices include six pounds for $15 or three pounds for $10. Guests also can purchase blueberries by the pint. TOM WEST BLUEBERRIES

The Tom West Blueberry farm has been in the family since the 1920s, when Tom bought it as a plot of orange groves. After the greening disease hit, he and his grandson, Scott, decided they needed to come up with a new agricultural plan. The family removed the remainder of the orange groves and began planting blueberries. Today, the Ocoee farm consists of 10 acres of them. Scott now is in charge of caring for the plants, and he and his family grow four varieties of blueberries: Primadonnas, Spring Highs, emeralds and jewels. “Spring Highs are large berries, super sweet, with thin skin and shorter shelf life,” Scott said. “Primadonnas are a little smaller and super sweet, with a longer

IF YOU GO TOM WEST BLUEBERRIES 324 E. Orlando Ave., Ocoee HOURS: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily PHONE: (407) 656-3223 WEBSITE: tomwestblueberries.com BECK BROTHERS BLUEBERRIES 12500 Overstreet Road, Horizon West HOURS: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily PHONE: (407) 656-4353 FACEBOOK: bit.ly/1UdKnT5 BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE! Matthew’s Hope also has a chemical-free garden and is selling blueberries for a suggested donation of $4 a pint. Customers can visit from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Saturday and also can order online and set a pick-up time at matthewshopeministries. org/garden-order-form. Matthew’s Hope is located at 1460 Daniels Road, Winter Garden. For more, call (407) 905-9500.

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Local wine enthusiasts will be pleased to know that The Vineyard Wine Bar & Healthy Bistro is open and ready for business. The Vineyard — located in The Grove shopping center — first opened in 2003 but changed hands in November 2015 when Windermere resident Deb Linden purchased it. Since then, she has renovated and remodeled the wine bar. There is seating for 60 around the bar, as well as table settings, outdoor seating and a community room. Eventually, hours will expand to accommodate breakfast and lunch at the new healthy bistro that goes hand-in-hand with the wine bar. “I’m looking for a comfortable community feel that’s elegant,” Linden said. “I’ve been in this community for 30 years, and I’ve been involved in a lot of different things, but this is my new passion — the healthy lifestyle concept — and the wine bar just fits in there perfectly with that.” Its wine selection consists of

Hobbs “Crossbarn” Chardonnay — Sonoma ($14 glass/$49 bottle) Prisoner “Blindfold” White Blend — Napa ($16 glass/$56 bottle) REDS Cambria “Clone IV” Pinot Noir — California ($14 glass/$49 bottle) Clos du Val Merlot — Napa ($17 glass/$50 bottle) Summers Calistoga Cabernet — Napa ($20 glass/$70 bottle)

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The Vineyard Owner Deb Linden and Director of Operations Jesse Newton have worked for months to remodel and reopen the wine bar.

nearly 400 different traditional, international and organic wines and champagnes, as well as eight varieties of wine on tap — four red and four white — which are made with fewer additives than wines in bottles. It also will offer live entertainment on weekends and special occasions. Eventually, Linden and staff will add retail and online wine sales, a loyalty program and special events. For the bistro, menu items are focused on raw and organic ingredients, with freshpressed vegetable and juice drinks

to be served at the bar. Currently, the menu features options ranging from tuna poke cones and margarita flatbread to a craft beer cheese dip and hummus and olives. “We want to be organic, sustainable and give back to the community,” said Jesse Newton, director of operations. “It’s more than just serving a great glass of wine.” Contact Danielle Hendrix at dhendrix@orangeobserver.com.

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found it comical that over 100 kids came and tried out, practiced and scrimmaged on the fields.” The issue has been addressed with the county, which has agreed the fields need fixing. The county is set to level and sod them toward the last week of May; however, it will not be providing an irrigation system for the field. “If you’re going to level and sod them and not have irrigation, are we not just throwing money down the drain?” Seward said. Bridgewater’s PTSO has since taken the irrigation matter into its own hands. The field only can be irrigated with reclaimed water, but the reclaimed water stops at the front of the school. Additionally, the school is only allowed to use an Orange County-approved vendor to install the irrigation system. The project is a large one — normally estimated at around $30,000 — but the school has found an approved vendor who will do the job for $17,000. However, there is a catch.

“If you’re going to level and sod them and not have irrigation, are we not just throwing money down the drain?” — Heather Seward, Bridgewater parent

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“The wall we’re going up against is that the county is saying it’s leveling and sodding the last week of May, whether the irrigation is in or not,” Seward said. “We’re in a time crunch because once the sod goes down, we don’t want to be digging it back up. Everything has to happen in the next four weeks or it will never happen.” Seward is hoping to put together some fundraisers for the project, including a dodgeball tournament, but nothing is set in stone yet. Donations can be made in the form of checks to the Bridgewater PTSO, with “soccer field” written in the memo field. Since the PTSO is a 501(c)(3) organization, it is also tax write-off for corporations. “I know money is tight everywhere, but I’m keeping my fingers crossed that they’re (the county) realistic and realize how good of an offer this guy is making, and how good it will be for the school,” Seward said. “In the big scheme of things, every little bit helps.” Contact Danielle Hendrix at dhendrix@orangeobserver.com.

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For dinner! It’s not just a kid’s dream meal. It’s an actual recipe, and it’s taking four budding chefs from Lake Whitney Elementary to the Gridiron Cooking Challenge.

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team of four chefs from Lake Whitney Elementary School created every kid’s fantasy: Cookies for dinner. And now, that recipe will take the fifth-graders all the way to the home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The team — better known as the Cooking Cows — was selected to compete in the Dairy Council of Florida’s Gridiron Cooking Challenge. The challenge asks students 10 and older to team up to create a recipe that contains a dairy product. About 63 teams submitted a recipe with a photo. Three regions participate, and the top four in each region are selected to attend the competition. There, they will make four normal-sized portions

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Kevin Mercier, Olivia Lenzen, Kayla Benton and Caroline Gordon are in a team called the “Cooking Cows.”

for the judges and 50 bite-sized portions for the audience. The team was selected for its recipe: Cookies for Dinner. Baked cheesy grits surround a helping of creamy mashed potatoes, and a dollop of mashed potatoes is added to the top, creating the look of a macaroon. Team member Caroline Gordon learned about the competition and asked three of her friends to participate. Soon, she, Kevin Mercier, Olivia Lenzen and Kayla Benton took to the kitchen to create their masterpiece. “The only thing that everybody really liked out of the dairy products that we had was the cheese grits,” Kayla said. “We didn’t just want to make cheese grits, so then we thought of adding mashed potatoes.” Before deciding on Cookies for Dinner, the team tried pizza,

quiche, omelets and even cheeseflavored yogurt. The yogurt was not a fan favorite, although it now makes for good memories. “The people who won last year made a shake or a drink,” Kevin said. “I like cheese, and I like chocolate yogurt, so I came up with the idea.” They agreed it was better left unmade. Before practicing, most members of the team had limited experience cooking, making mostly omelets, waffles and desserts. But along with a new set of cooking skills, the members also have learned some cooking lessons. “Don’t let milk boil on the stove too long,” Caroline said. The team will compete for a chance to win $2,500 for their school, as well as iPad minis. But it really all comes down to having fun.

“Don’t let milk boil on the stove too long.” — Caroline Gordon

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“Cooking for us is just for fun, and it doesn’t have to be a competitive sport,” Kayla said. “We originally entered the competition just because we wanted to. We weren’t necessarily expecting to get picked, and when we did, we were happy but we’re still having fun. It’s not for us all about the competition.” Contact Jennifer Nesslar at jnesslar@orangeobserver.com.

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between West Orange High and Ivey Lane Elementary will bring much-needed toiletries and snack items to the elementary school’s little Knights in need. With 336 students and 100% of them on free or reduced-price lunch, Ivey Lane Elementary in Pine Hills always is looking for ways to help its students succeed and thrive, both mentally and physically. Recently, Julie Sadlier, West Orange High SAC presidentelect, helped initiate a search for a washer and dryer to donate to Ivey Lane. Sometimes students will show up in dirty clothes, or they will get dirty playing in physicaleducation classes throughout the day, so the staff wanted to be able to wash the clothes for them. “It’s something that the school as a whole has wanted to do for the kids,” said West Area Superintendent Dr. Bridget Williams. “The administration staff really cares about the kids and wants to make sure they’re clean and healthy.” Sadlier got together with Orange County Public Schools and West Orange community members and was able to obtain a washer from the school system and a dryer from a local resident, which was then donated to the school. Now, Sadlier wants to take giv-

ing back a step further and get more West Orange High students involved. “West Orange would like to adopt a pay-it-forward type of program,” Sadlier said. “Whether it be sister schools or a teacher whose house recently burned down, we’re teaching our students to give back and be better citizens.” Sadlier, Williams and Ivey Lane Principal Joscelyn Harold Gladden are now teaming up to create a food pantry for Ivey Lane, modeled after the current one at West Orange High. They also are hoping to be able to gather enough donations for 100 bags of toiletries, food and other necessities to give to the Ivey Lane students. They are taking donations such as deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, socks, snacks, bottled waters and canned goods to fill the bags and deliver to the students. They hope to have the program up and running within the next few weeks — and eventually to have a permanent pantry at Ivey Lane. “Ivey Lane does not have a food pantry, so I thought ‘Wow, this would be great for them to adopt one of our schools and create a food and clothes pantry for the kids at Ivey Lane, which is a great way for the students to give back,’” Williams said. “It would empower those kids. You’re sending a

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strong statement that we care and we’re here and … we’ll make sure you have what you need to care for your family over the weekend.” Harold Gladden added that sometimes children have many needs outside of the classroom and if the school can be instrumental in meeting those needs the students can be more focused and concentrate on learning. “I am just very excited and overwhelmed by their partnership with us and that they would want to help us meet the need of our students, in any way that we can support our parents and let them know that we’re concerned about the whole child, not just the education, and we want to make sure the basic needs are meet,” Harold Gladden said. Contact Danielle Hendrix at dhendrix@orangeobserver.com.

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“SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN” 8 p.m. Friday, April 29, at The Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. Come see the opening of the classic musical, “Singin’ in the Rain,” which tells the story of Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont, who are a hot item in silent movies, but behind the scenes things aren’t always as they appear on the big screen. Meanwhile, Lina’s squeaky voice might be the end of her career in “talking pictures” without the help of a talented young actress to do the talking and singing for her. Actual rain will fall on stage, and audiences will experience a sprinkling of the digital effects. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Fridays; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays; and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $33 for adults and $29 for seniors and students, with opening-night special pricing of $29 for adults and $25 for seniors and students. For tickets, visit gardentheatre.org or contact the Box Office at (407) 877-4736.

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Stephanie Cooper has discovered a passion for children’s wall murals since creating them for her children.

Stephanie Cooper used painting to relax from a stressful day spent on her job as police officer. Now, her artistic abilities are creating another line of work for her. JENNIFER NESSLAR STAFF WRITER

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painting a scene from the movie of “The Maze Runner” on to her daughter Suzie’s wall. Suzie didn’t want just a scene from the movie but rather to feel as if she stepped into the movie herself. To tackle the scene, Cooper thinks in shapes. She combined ideas she got from two movie stills — a row of vines and the wall opening up. “It’s basically like one long rectangle, a half rectangle, another long rectangle,” she said.

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“Cartoon characters are easy to do. Especially their eyes. The eyes are easy, because it’s a circle inside a circle inside a circle.” — Stephanie Cooper

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unners raced through the streets of Summerport April 23 for Keene’s Crossing Elementary School’s first Family 5K. Each runner received a medal when they crossed the finish line. Younger participants then competed in a Kids Run. Proceeds from the race will support Keene’s Crossing’s Accelerated Reader, iReady and STEM programs, as well as help fund covers for the playground. — JENNIFER NESSLAR

Third-graders Charlie Dudek, Mallory Lang and Haley Lambert were eager for the race to begin.

During April, fees for owner-surrendered pets will be waived in honor of the “Certified Pre-Owned Pets” adoption promotion. All other pets will be the standard adoption fee. The standard adoption fee for dogs is $55, which includes sterilization, a microchip and vaccinations. Orange County Animal Services is located at 2769 Conroy Road, Orlando, near the Mall at Millenia. The shelter is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays and from 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. For more information, call (407) 836-3111 or visit ocnetpets.com.

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Kaitlyn Hartmann, a fourth-grader, touched a ball python.

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Maria Alvaro reacted as she looked into the part of the truck that collects waste.

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Karl V. Theiss, 87, of Winter Garden, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 24, 2016. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio, to Fernley “Verne” and Beatrice Theiss on July 20, 1928. In 1941, his family moved to San Antonio, Texas, where his family started a business. As a young teen, he worked in his father’s grocery store until he entered the U.S. Army in 1950 and proudly served in the Korean War. Upon discharge from the military, he came back home to San Antonio and opened a hardware store. In 1958, he moved his young family to Winter Park, Florida, to develop, own and manage a mobile home park, until he sold the business and retired in 1986.

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Olympia alumnus to test NBA Draft waters FGCU redshirt junior Marc-Eddy Norelia, a former Olympia Titan, announced he will declare for the NBA Draft but will not hire an agent to retain his amateurism. STEVEN RYZEWSKI SENIOR SPORTS EDITOR

Marc-Eddy Norelia had a really good junior season. So good, in fact, that the Florida Gulf Coast redshirt junior and Olympia High alumnus announced April 19 his intention to declare for the 2016 NBA Draft. Norelia, a forward who averaged 17.1 points per game and 9.3 rebounds per game this past sea-

After a breakout junior season with FGCU, Olympia alumnus Marc-Eddy Norelia wants to see where he stands with NBA scouts.

son for the Eagles, said that he will not hire an agent. This will allow him to attend workouts with NBA teams and compete — if invited — in the NBA Draft Combine (May 10-15), without losing the ability to return to FGCU. The deadline to withdraw from the NBA Draft is May 25, giving Norelia and his family time to

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Dr. Phillips junior Kaylee Messina threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more April 25 as the Panthers flag football team beat Timber Creek 25-7 to advance to the district final.

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Maggie Wheless belted a grand slam for the West Orange softball team April 20 in a 16-0 victory over Freedom in the Class 9A Regional Quarterfinals.

Head coach Chip Carbiener and his Olympia Titans celebrated an exciting victory April 23.

Thrice as nice A thrilling, comeback win in the FHSAA Third Round Play-In Game April 23 has propelled Olympia girls lacrosse to its third consecutive FHSAA Final Four. The Titans will play in the state semifinals April 29.

DP thrives on field, in class Dr. Phillips High School’s athletics department announced April 19 that 12 of its 13 spring varsity sports teams had a team GPA of 3.0 or higher. Those teams are, in descending order: boys tennis, 3.655 GPA; softball, 3.532 GPA; girls tennis, 3.524 GPA; girls water polo, 3.514 GPA; girls lacrosse, 3.486 GPA; boys water polo, 3.472 GPA; baseball, 3.256 GPA; flag football, 3.198 GPA; girls track and field, 3.195 GPA; boys weightlifting. 3.120 GPA; boys lacrosse, 3.109 GPA; boys volleyball, 3.030 GPA.

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Ashley Matthews sent a shot to the back of the net that gave the Olympia Titans a 13-12 lead over the Lake Highland Prep Highlanders with 16 seconds left in the match April 23.

s one of the most important sequences of her varsity career unfolded, Ashley Matthews knew what was about to happen — not that that made it any less daunting. With fewer than 25 seconds to play in the FHSAA Third Round Play-In Game April 23 and the Olympia Titans knotted up with the Lake Highland Prep High-

landers at 12-12, Ashley Matthews’ sister, Brittney Matthews, broke free and sprinted up the field. The two sisters had just one Highlander defender and the goalie to beat on the fast break. What happened next was something the sisters will be talking about at family gatherings for decades to come. “I knew the defender was going to go (toward Brittney), and I knew she was going to pass it,” SEE TITANS PAGE 19

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What does finishing as state runners-up say to you about the team dynamic? It shows how far we’ve come over the years, because it was the best we’ve done, and I’ve been playing since fourth or fifth grade.

What’s the most challenging aspect of tennis for you? The mental aspect, because unless you’re playing doubles you’re on your own and you’re playing for yourself. You don’t have a team playing together, even though you work as a team.

What are some of the top highlights of this season for you? We were able to get a lot of doubles practice, and I was able to play with a lot of different players. Some of them were on my level, and others weren’t, so that was awesome to learn more about teamwork. I only lost one match the whole season, which is an accomplishment I’m proud of.

What are your plans for after school? I’m actually the age of a junior, because I skipped a grade when I came from England because the schooling system is different there. (Because) I’m the age of a junior, I’m going to take a year out after I graduate, like a gap year, and I’ll train and look at colleges and see where the best fit for me is. After that, I’ll go to college, and I’d like to play tennis there.

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It’s official — HB 7029 has been signed into law. The bill has been commonly referred to as the “school choice bill,” and it encompasses a lot of policy that concerns school choice, charter schools and some other issues not usually associated with what you might read on a sports page. That you are, in fact, reading about it on a sports page is because of a few specific policies concerning high-school athletics and the implications of some of the legislation’s overarching policies. Although “school choice bill” is how many refer to it, there are those within highschool sports circles that may rename it the “free agency bill.” Different versions of the bill have popped up in recent years, but this year, it finally passed. Many coaches, athletic directors and administrators aren’t pleased about what it could mean for high-school sports. The doomsday scenario is dynasties, rampant transferring and “have-not programs” that simply can’t keep up with the Joneses. These are all things that already exist. Still, because of this uncertainty and fear, the new legislation and its impact deserve a second look. First, there is the openenrollment provision that would allow students to enroll at any public school in Florida — across district lines — if there is room. This provision, which would take effect with the 2017-18 school year, probably most directly relates to the “free agency” fears. If signed into law, there would be no reason for Billy to “move in” with his aunt who lives in the destination school zone because, so long as that school has room and Billy can get to and from school, he can transfer. The law also loosens transferring regulations — a lot.

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A student can transfer and immediately play a sport at a new school — as long as the student had not been participating that season in that same sport (with a few exceptions). Although this affords the absurd — but inevitable — possibility of student-athletes who will play for four different programs in four years, it at least prevents Suzie from starting the season playing softball for one school but, when she can’t find her way off the bench through the first six games, transfers to another school where she can start. Other items of note include the bill’s imposition of stiff penalties for recruiting by coaches and leaving eligibility guidelines up to the districts. Another important element, especially for smaller schools, allows schools to join the FHSAA on a per-sport basis. This means we will see more growth of independent conferences such as the Sunshine State Athletic Conference, in which CFCA, Legacy and Windermere Prep compete, and that those leagues will likely have more autonomy going forward (currently teams can participate in the SSAC within the overriding structure of the FHSAA, which is why its teams are stuck playing eight-game regular seasons). There are some legitimate concerns about what this all could mean for the essence of high-school sports. After all, the only thing that really differentiates varsity sports from the big business of travel and club sports is the idea of kids representing their school and community. But there do seem to be some important qualifiers in place that keep this from becoming the death knell for mid- and lower-level varsity programs — and there’s also a point where high-school sports people have to be honest about what is already going on. Look, Florida already has led the way in past years for opening itself up to the wild, wildwest style of transfers and, if anything, this bill at least takes some of the fraud and deception out of the equation and lends some transparency to what’s going on. One of the key components to the open-enrollment provision is that schools have to actually have room for their new starting tight end — and

that provision should quell some concerns that a powerhouse football program might bring in a dozen transfers every season because the law at least recognizes there must be desks for those students. Given how crowded schools are in Orange County and around Central Florida, this part of the provision seems particularly noteworthy. Few, if any, destination schools have room in the first place. So Billy might still need to move to Winter Garden if he wants to play for, say, West Orange, because — even with the opening of a relief school on the horizon — West Orange still figures to be at, near or over capacity. It’s also worth considering that students who go to school outside of their school zone aren’t being bussed across county lines with taxpayer dollars. If a family is dedicated enough to arrange transportation to and from a school that is 30 minutes away, then perhaps it’s not our place to tell them to do otherwise. We can debate what it says about parenting when athletics can play such a large role in where a teen attends high school, but we probably don’t need to be in the business of legislating questionable parenting. It’s important for everyone to take a step back and examine which situations really make sense for switching schools for athletic reasons. Most recruiting in sports other than football doesn’t even go on as much in varsity sports, anyway — it happens on the club level. So, for so many athletes, changing schools based on athletic opportunity doesn’t really make a ton of sense. But, for those whom it does make sense for, there are now increased options – and that’s not a bad thing. Colorado already has had an open-enrollment policy for more than a decade. Around just 10% of that state’s students attend a school besides that which he or she is zoned for. It goes to show that while some will take advantage of this legislation, transferring will not always make sense. At the end of the day, highschool sports are about community — and I don’t think you can change that with a piece of legislation.

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assess his options. “It’s been my dream to play in the NBA, and this is a great opportunity for me to find out just where I stand,” Norelia said in a statement through the university. “Going through this evaluation process over the next month will hopefully provide me with a better understanding of that.” In his breakout season, Norelia earned Atlantic Sun Conference First Team honors and the A-Sun Tournament MVP award, among other recognitions. The 6-foot8 forward broke the program’s single-season double-double record with 16 and established single-season records in points (597), rebounds (325) and field goals made (234). The former Titan has the support of FGCU, with head coach

Joe Dooley offering praise for his standout junior. “Marc-Eddy had a great season for us, and after speaking with him, we both decided this would be the best option for him to see what areas of his game still need improving before the NBA Draft,” Dooley said. “With the new NCAA rules in place this year, it’s a great way for him to see just where he stands relative to his peers.” Most recently, Norelia was recognized for his work in the classroom in being named to the Division I-AAA Athletics Directors Association Men’s ScholarAthlete Team. Norelia has a 3.31 GPA and has been on the school’s Athletics Director’s Honor Roll every semester since he arrived on campus. While at Olympia, Norelia played under head coach Mark Griseck.

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The West Orange Warriors mobbed teammate Gerry Brown, middle, after his game-winning hit April 20 against Olympia.

Warriors back on top After a four-year district title drought and a three-year absence from the playoffs, West Orange baseball returned to form last week in thrilling fashion by beating Olympia and Apopka in the Class 9A, District 3 Tournament.

emotional roller coaster of the seventh inning finally came to a halt April 20, the West Orange Warriors had survived an upset bid by the Olympia Titans and — with their 4-3 walk-off victory in the semifinals of the Class 9A, District 3 tournament — had secured the program’s first playoff berth since 2012. Two days later, a different kind of big inning saw the Warriors (24-2) tack on 10 runs in the third against Apopka, catapulting West Orange to a 10-2 win and its first district championship since 2011. It was a district title victory that would not have been possible if not for some late-game heroics against the rival Titans. Leading 2-1 going into the top half of the final inning in the semifinal, the Warriors’ dream season began to slip away as a single by Olympia’s Jackson Campbell brought in two runs to put the Titans ahead. In the bottom of the inning, Bobby Head and Nate Schreckengost each reached base on

walks. With one out, Ethan Jones doubled in the tying run. With two outs, pinch-hitter Gerry Brown singled in the winning run and was mobbed by his teammates as the game — and West Orange’s playoff drought — came to an end. “When we gave up the runs, it was tough, but our guys have fought all season when we’ve been down,” Jones said. “I knew we had it once we got the first guy on.” Brown, a junior who is not an everyday starter for the Warriors, continued his trend of clutch pinch-hit at-bats against The First Academy, Ocoee and others — though he acknowledged this one is easily the most memorable. “I knew what was on the line,” Brown said. “I just stuck to the same approach and hoped good things would happen.” Tyler Baum got the start for the Warriors, allowing three runs in 6 1/3 innings. Agains the Blue Darters in the district final, Cole Beavin pitched in relief of Doug Nikhazy and allowed just one hit in four shutout innings of work to earn

the win. Head had three RBIs to lead West Orange at the plate. The Warriors faced the Freedom Patriots (14-13), the runnerup in Class 9A, District 3, in the Class 9A Regional Quarterfinals April 27 after press time. If victorious, West Orange will play the winner of a game between 9A-3 Champion Cypress Creek and Apopka in the regional semifinals May 3, with the Warriors holding home-field advantage against either team if they advance, by way of this year’s bracket. For a roster with no playoff experience, Marlo is hopeful his team’s pressure-packed, winor-go-home win April 20 will have properly prepared his ballclub for what’s in store. “I feel like it takes a lot of pressure off of our back,” Marlo said. “I felt the pressure myself going into this game, not being there (in the playoffs). ... I told them after the game that the monkey is off our back now — it’s time to go have some fun.” Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@orangeobserver.com.

Ashley Matthews said. “I usually miss those shots, but I made it — oh my gosh, I’m speechless.” Ashley Matthews’ shot indeed sailed into the back of the net. After the final 16 seconds had ticked away, the bench for the Titans (21-2) cleared as teammates mobbed one another to celebrate a 13-12 victory and a third consecutive trip to the FHSAA Final Four. The celebration was especially sweet, because just 10 minutes earlier, Olympia had been staring down a three-goal deficit. After dominating the first 20 minutes for an 8-3 lead, the Titans struggled during the middle of the match as the momentum clearly swung in favor of Lake Highland Prep (17-2), in what would end up being a 9-1 run. “(Lake Highland Prep) started pressuring us a little bit, and we maybe panicked some,” head coach Chip Carbiener said. “But once we settled down, continued to play good defense and got loose balls — that changed the game.” Momentum began to swing back in the Titans’ favor as Finley Cassidy scored twice to cut the lead to 12-11. Brittney Matthews tied the game at 12-12 with 3:58 to play. During that stretch, Olympia goalie Tatiana Barnes helped with several stops that enabled the Titan offense to get rolling again. “She came up big today when

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• FREE Health Screenings • FREE Prizes and Giveaways Hourly • FREE Exciting Healthy Activities Including: Cooking and Fitness Demonstrations • Great Vendors

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WEST ORANGE HIGH SCHOOL 1625 Beulah Rd, Winter Garden (Expo will be in the gymnasium)

For more information or to become a vendor email: sdewitz@orangeobserver.com or call 407-656-2121

Including: Orlando City Soccer, Winter Garden Squeeze and Seed2Source Farm Stand

• DJ, Entertainment & More!

Eat, Work, Play, & Stay Healthy West Orange!

For more information visit: HealthyWestOrange.org CHAMPIONED BY:

The West Orange Healthcare District, Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital, and the West Orange Times & Windermere Observer are joining together in championing efforts to become the healthiest community in the nation, by fostering a culture of health and wellness based on health status, nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle.

www.HealthyWestOrange.org

www.Facebook.com/HealthyWestOrange twitter.com/healthyworange

ATTENTION STUDENTS (K - 12 GRADE)

WIN... FOR YOUR SCHOOL!

Walk at West Orange High School Come out and show support for your favorite charity. Donate $1.00, name your charity of choice and walk a mile to show your support. The charity with the most people walking for their cause will be the recipient of the donations raised. So lace up those walking shoes and donate that dollar. Our goal is to have 1,000 walking to equal a $1000 donation.

Writing Contest - 500 Word Limit

How Does Your School Inspire Students to be Healthy? Submit Online to contest@orangeobserver.com 1st Place School Win $300 2nd Place School Win $200

Video Contest - 90 second Maximum

A 90 Second Video Commercial on how your school is helping West Orange become the Healthiest Community in the Nation! Submit Online to contest@orangeobserver.com 1st Place School Win $1000, 2nd Place School Win $500 For questions contact 407-656-2121. Deadline to submit Thursday, May 12th by 5 pm to contest@orangeobserver.com Winners will be announced at the Healthy West Orange Expo on May 21st at West Orange High School.

Attention Little League Teams!!!

Stop by West Orange High School Saturday, May 21st and VOTE for YOUR Little League. The league with the most votes can win $500.00 to be used for equipment, field improvement etc. Visit Winter Garden Squeeze booth vote, take a practice swing in the batting cage, talk with some of the Squeeze team, and win prizes! 204584