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OUR TOWN + Police lace up for Torch Run Ocoee Police Department employees laced up for the 2015 Law Enforcement Torch Run April 21 to help raise money and awareness for Special Olympics at Orlando’s FOP Lodge. They joined hundreds of law-enforcement personnel from the Orange County area who helped sponsor, set up and participate in the event.
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MetroWest community swings at 2015 JazzFest. PAGE 13A
Dr. Phillips High boys track brings home state title. PAGE 1B
Primrose School of Ocoee throws Spring Fling. PAGE 10A
IT’S HERE! by Amy Quesinberry Rhode | Community Editor
MARKET READY
development by Zak Kerr | Staff Writer
Wawa planned for intersection in Winter Garden Intram Investments is working to revitalize several parcels at the northwest corner of South Dillard Street and West Colonial Drive. WINTER GARDEN — After a relatively swift demolition of the property at the northwest corner of South Dillard Street and West Colonial Drive in Winter Garden, the lot has been vacant long enough for passersby to wonder what will arise. Rashid Khatib, president and CEO of Intram Investments, the entity managing
Front row, from left: Administrative Assistant Madeleine Garza, Administrative Assistant Wendi Cady, Officer Patera Scott-Marsh and Sgt. Mireya Iannuzzi. Back row, from left: Sgt. Scott Nylander, Officer Scott Jacoby, Reserve Officer Steve Goclon and Officer Travis Clark.
the property, said the goal is to build a shopping center on not only that lot but also some adjacent lots. “We are still early on that,” Khatib said. “For the leasing, we are ready. We purchased the gas station and have been demolishing it. We will demolish the hotel. The piec-
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+ Calling all 2015 Mustangs Windermere Elementary invites all 2015 Mustangs to a senior reception at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, in the WES media center, 11125 Park Ave., Windermere. Catch up with elementary classmates, visit with former teachers, view old photos and enjoy refreshments. RSVP by calling (407) 876-7520, Ext. 2221.
Zak Kerr
The property at the northwest corner of Dillard Street and State Road 50 will include a Wawa, according to developers.
governance by Amy Quesinberry Rhode | Community Editor
Oakland Town Commission approves speed-limit signs
+ Shorten finishes training U.S. Army Pvt. Andre L. Shorten has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina. During the nine weeks of training, Shorten studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches and field-training exercises. Shorten is the son of Mercedes Andrews, of Winter Garden. He is a 2014 graduate of West Orange High School.
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Twenty-one vendors at Plant Street Market are celebrating their grand opening this Saturday.
Unique artisans expect to open to a large crowd Saturday, May 9, at the new Plant Street Market in Winter Garden. WINTER GARDEN — A new concept in downtown Winter Garden will make its official debut Saturday, May 9, when the Plant Street Market hosts its grand opening, featuring free tastings, giveaways, demonstrations and brewery tours, all set to a full day of live music.
Each of the 21 vendors is participating in the grand opening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will remain open the rest of the day. The street parallel to the market will be closed during the event, which starts at 10 a.m. and continues until 9:30 p.m. Folks who want to see in-
side the brewery can sign up that day for tours at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. Outside, children activities will include games such as corn hole, giant Jenga and giant Connect 4.
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Police Chief Steve Thomas has stepped up patrol on residential streets following complaints of speeding near homes. OAKLAND — Cherie LaFaver has lost so many pets because of neighborhood speeders in the last 10 years that part of her Oakland backyard has become a pet cemetery. She has watched vehicles speed up behind children — and even a neighbor in a motorized wheelchair — and then honk their horns. A neighbor recently put up
a “slow, children at play” sign, and one night around 11, she was standing on her front porch and saw a driver run over it. LaFaver appeared before the Oakland Town Commission last week to request that some type of traffic-calming device be installed on Hull Avenue and Nixon Street.
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TRAFFIC by Zak Kerr | Staff Writer
Windermere intersection draws residents’ concern Changes to the light at County Road 535 and Chase Road have caused traffic issues for Lakes of Windermere residents. WINDERMERE — Based on changes within the last few weeks, such as traffic-light patterns, residents at the Lakes of Windermere have struggled to drive out of their community at the intersection of Chase Road and County Road 535 (Winter Garden-Vineland Road). “The lights are not synchronized at all,” Lakes of Windermere Homeowners Association President Jon Johnson
said. “There are people turning in front of people to get out of the neighborhood in every direction and end up blocking the intersection so you can’t get out of the neighborhood.” Currently, the traffic light for drivers leaving Lakes of Windermere on Chase Road stays green for about five seconds, allowing as few as three cars to go through the intersection. Some drivers have resorted to
pushing the pedestrian crossing button to force the light to remain green longer. In addition to the signal, Johnson said he also has seen people cutting through his neighborhood and other nearby streets at high speeds, endangering even the most alert and responsible children in their trek to school, he said.
Community Calendar..............2A Cops Corner............................5A
Crossword............................ 11B Obituaries.............................15A
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Michael Eng
The changes to the traffic-signal timing at County Road 535 and Chase Road have caused morning traffic back-ups for residents trying to leave Lakes of Windermere.
INDEX Arts & Culture.......................11A Classifieds........................... 12B
Sports.....................................1B Weather............................... 11B
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THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2015
COMMUNITYCALENDAR Bunco Game Night — 7 p.m. Thursday, May 7, at the Woman’s Club of Ocoee clubhouse, 4 N. Lakewood Drive, Ocoee. There will be food, raffles and lots of fun. The club requests a $10 donation per person. For more information and to make a reservation, contact Mary Black at (407) 656-4813 or Teresa Lemons at bmwlady97@aol.com. Mother’s Day Tea — 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 7, at the Windermere Branch Library, 530 Main St., Windermere. Join the library for an afternoon of celebrating mothers and children, as well as tea and snacks. Guests will create a small craft together and take pictures using the portable photo booth. This event is for children ages 3 through 12 and their mothers. Registration is required. For more information, call (407) 835-7323. Orange County Retired Educators Association Meeting — noon Thursday, May 7, at College Park United Methodist Church, 644 W. Princeton St., Orlando. The group will meet for its Spring Luncheon and Installation of Officers. The cost is $14. Anyone who has worked in education is invited to join. For reservations or more information, call (407) 644-7092.
FRIDAY, MAY 8 Corks & Caladiums — 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 8, at Nehrling Gardens, 2267 Hempel Ave., Gotha. Tour the historic gardens while sampling a variety of wine and food from regions of the world where the plants, palms and trees of Nehrling Gardens originated. There will be live acoustic music, a silent auction and gift options for Mother’s Day. Tickets are $55 if purchased in advance or $65 at the door. Guests must be age 21 or older to attend. For more information, visit info@ NehrlingGardens.org or call (407) 445-9977. Rainy Day Fun — 11 a.m. Friday, May 8, at the Windermere
Branch Library, 530 Main St., Windermere. Children ages 3 through 5 are invited to enjoy stories, songs and crafts all about the rain. For more information, call (407) 835-7323. Southwest Author Series featuring Joanie Schirm — 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 8, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Enjoy the 10th Annual Southwest Author Series where Florida native Joanie Schirm will speak about her award-winning book, “Adventurers Against Their Will.” Schirm will also host a book sale and signing. The doors will open at 6 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. This free event is presented in partnership with the Dr. Phillips Rotary Club. For more information, call (407) 835-7323.
SATURDAY, MAY 9 Celebrate Mothers — 11 a.m. Saturday, May 9, at the Winter Garden Branch Library, 805 E Plant St., Winter Garden. Ages 6 through 12 are welcome to create a take-home gift for mom. For more information, call (407) 835-7323. Moonlight Summer Movie — showing of “Annie It’s a Hard Knock Life” takes place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at the downtown Winter Garden pavilion, West Plant Street. Bring a chair and blanket and enjoy a film at sunset. Admission is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be available for purchase. For more information, call (407) 656-4111. Mother/Daughter Beauty Day — 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at the Winter Garden Branch Library, 805 E Plant St., Winter Garden. Mothers and their daughters are invited to enjoy a relaxing beauty event and learn about proper skincare and the application of makeup. Registration is required. For more information, call (407) 835-7323. Remembering Mom: Family History Crafts for Adults & Kids — 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at the West Oaks Branch Library,
1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Join the library for this free event to create family history crafts and gifts to honor mom for Mother’s Day. Children can create a special craft to give to mom. Adults can create a craft using photos or other images. Attendees that would like to create a personalized craft should bring a photo no larger than 4 inches by 6 inches or an email or flash drive with an image. Additional images will be available for those who do not bring photos to the program. All other supplies will be provided. For more information, call (407) 835-7323.
TUESDAY, MAY 12 Counsel for Caregivers — 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, at the West Oaks Branch Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Caregivers will gain a helping hand with their responsibilities at this Counsel for Caregivers Seminar. This series is presented by the Orange County Library System and Orange County’s Commission on Aging. Registration is required. Refreshments will be provided to the first 50 attendees. To register, email officeonaging@ocfl.net or call (407) 836-7446.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 Branching Out to Find Your Roots: Using Vital Records — 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, at the West Oaks Branch Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Births, marriages and deaths are important pieces of information for family history. Attendees will become familiar with the key sources for locating ancestors’ vital records and discover workarounds when the records needed are not available. For more information, call (407) 835-7323.
THURSDAY, MAY 14 Identity Theft Targeted to Seniors — 11 a.m. Thursday, May 14, at the Winter Garden Branch Library, 805 E. Plant Street,
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Mother’s Day Concert — 3 p.m. Sunday, May 10, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe, 8300 Vineland Ave., Orlando. The Basilica Choir and Orchestra will present a concert titled, “A Mother’s Day Bouquet” as part of the Basilica’s annual concert Series. The choir will present a variety of sacred and secular music around the themes of motherhood, including several settings of the famous “Ave
Winter Garden. Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes against the senior population. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office Senior Crime Prevention Unit will share red flags, ways stolen identity is used, the No. 1 identity theft in the U.S. and what steps to take to regain personal identity. For more information, call (407) 835-7323. Life Line Screening — 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at the Anointed Ground Church, 304 E. Oakland Ave., Oakland. Town of Oakland employees, Oakland residents and anyone in the surrounding area who would like to be screened are welcome to attend. Various services are available, including a 6 for Life Health Risk Assessment for $79 and vascular screenings for $149. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, call (877) 7549648 and use the priority code HSC6061.
FRIDAY, MAY 15 Celebration in Enchancia — 11 a.m. Friday, May 15, at the West Oaks Branch Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Ages 3 through 5 are invited to sparkle and shine while celebrating the world of Disney Junior’s “Sofia the First.” For more information, call (407) 835-7323. Food Truck Friday and Movie in the Park — 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 15, at Bill Breeze
Maria,” as well as music of Bruckner, Schubert and Caccini. Featured will be a rare, complete performance of John Rutter’s “Magnificat” for choir, soprano solo and orchestra. Admission is $15 for adults; children ages 12 and under get in free. For more information and to purchase tickets in advance, visit the Basilica Gift Shop or call (407) 239-6600. Tickets will also be available at the door. Park, 125 N. Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee. Bring the family for dinner and afterward, enjoy the movie “Paddington” on an outdoor screen. The film will begin at 8 p.m. Several food trucks will offer gourmet treats, including Krispy Kreme hamburgers, lobster rolls, barbecue pulled pork, crepes and Swedish burgers. Also, from 6 to 8 p.m., the Friends of Ocoee History Preservation will give free tours of the historic Withers Maguire house, located at 16 E. Oakland Ave. For more information, call the Ocoee Parks and Recreation Department at (407) 905-3180. Genealogy for Night Owls — 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 15, at the West Oaks Branch Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Join for an after-hours genealogy event to research family history. Guests are invited to take a brief tour of the facility. Beginning genealogy lectures and technology classes will be offered. Library staff and volunteers will be available for research assistance. Registration is required. If you do not have an Orange County Library System library card, call (407) 835-7651 for more information about attending. Harlem Wizards Game — 7 p.m. Friday, May 15, at West Orange High School, 1625 Beulah Road, Winter Garden. Hosted by the Sunset Park Elementary Parent Teacher Organization and Sheraton Vistana Resorts Orlando, the Wizards game
promises guests the opportunity to witness basketball talent combined with hilarious comedy during two hours of family time where parents, grandparents and kids can all laugh together. When in the stands, viewers are more than spectators; they’re part of the show with loads of audience participation. Fans will experience a magical display of tricks, coordinated ball-handling, fancy passing and aerodynamic athleticism. The Harlem Wizards will play against teachers and staff from Sunset Park, Sand Lake and Windermere elementary schools, Bridgewater Middle and West Orange High School. Tickets are $12 per person. To order tickets, visit harlemwizards. com/schedules. May Flowers — 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 15, at the Winter Garden Branch Library, 805 E. Plant Street, Winter Garden. Children ages 3 through 5 are invited to study how flowers grow. (407) 835-7323. Seniors Health Expo — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at the Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard St., Winter Garden. Event will feature entertainment, food, music, Shape Up 4 Seniors Gold Fitness, medical and health vendors, prizes and more. The closing event will be a 1950s-themed Senior Prom Night, which will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Natalie Betancourt, (407) 953-1358.
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development by Zak Kerr | Staff Writer
Ocoee leaders plan wellness park Officials from the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency said funding for the project could be procured by the end of the year. OCOEE — As the West Orange community focuses on healthy living, the city of Ocoee, which calls itself “The Center of Good Living,” will have opportunities to build on that theme as development takes off in its business corridors. One plan that could get rolling by the end of this year is the Ocoee Wellness Park, which Assistant City Manager Craig Shadrix said would fit right in with that motto. “We’re going to need funding to build it, but that’s actually a really good project,” he said. “We will be seeking funding for it this year. The park is very cool. There’s a spirit in West Orange County now of creating a health and wellness kind of lifestyle. That wellness park really fits into that.” This park and other similar projects of the Community Redevelopment Agency will draw some inspiration from Ocoee’s cooperation with the city of Winter Garden and its
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The Ocoee CRA has plans to turn a retention pond by police headquarters into a wellness park. embrace of health and wellness projects. “I think you’re going to start seeing more and more of those types of projects popping up with some of our plans: future plans, trails and pocket gardens and things like that that should be very good,” he said. The park will be near the headquarters of the Ocoee Police Department at the cor-
ner of Bluford Avenue and Old Winter Garden Road, Shadrix said, centered on a large retention pond that was part of the recent DOT expansion of State Road 50 at the next four-way intersection to the north. “In this big grassy area, right there, you’ll see it on your left if you’re heading south from S.R. 50 on Bluford,” Shadrix said. “We decided to take what
honor student by Michael Eng | Executive Editor
RUN FOR THE ROSES by Zak Kerr | Staff Writer
WOHS senior wins National Merit scholarship Emily Crowell plans to attend the University of Florida to study biology. Ultimately, she wants to practice environmental law. WINTER GARDEN — It’s been a long road — one that stretches back nearly half of Emily Crowell’s high-school career. But earlier this month — and just a few weeks before she graduates from West Orange High — Crowell learned she had achieved one of the most prestigious titles of her life: National Merit Scholar. Of the 1.5 million students throughout the United States who enter the program, only 7,500 ultimately are chosen. And the reward? A full-ride scholarship to the University of Florida. “It was a long process that goes all the way back to when I took the PSAT a year-and-ahalf ago,” Crowell said. “It was October of my junior year. We got our scores back in December or January that year, and I looked it up and found out I was within the range of being a semifinalist. Then, I learned I was a semifinalist last fall.” From there, Crowell was tasked with penning an essay that described an experience that had a strong impact on her. She chose to write about her love of reading, which she developed after she lost her father to cancer. “He died when I was in the fifth grade,” Crowell said. “Reading really helped me get through my father’s death and feelings of not fitting in. Even now, I still love getting into a book and getting lost in another world. It’s an escape. “He battled cancer for four years,” she said. “But they (her parents) really guarded us (Crowell and her two sisters). Even when he was really sick or getting chemo, he attended my violin concerts; he
was in the pool with us. We really had no idea how sick he was.” Although Crowell said her dream school is the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, she has decided to take the full ride at UF. “I’ll study biology as an undergrad, and for graduate school, I’ll go into law,” Crowell said. “I love history, and I love science, and environmental law seems like a good way to combine the two. “I’ve loved Virginia ever since I visited Williamsburg in the eighth grade,” she said. “It’s just so beautiful there; the trees turn different colors. Money-wise, though, I pretty much have to go to UF, and I can do my graduate studies there (at UVA.).” At WOHS, Crowell is a member of the National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society and this year is editor of the yearbook. She’s also active in her church, First Baptist Church Windermere, and volunteers at her former elementary school, Windermere Elementary. In the final weeks of her high-school career, she knows there is plenty she will miss about WOHS. “I’ll miss the teachers,” she said. “I didn’t realize until last semester how big of an impact they have had on my life. My yearbook adviser is like a second mom to me. I’ll also miss my best friends.” And, although Crowell’s dad is no longer around to see her take this next step, she knows he played a critical role in preparing her for life. “I miss the opportunities I could have had with him,” she said. “But I know I’ll see him again.”
would ordinarily be a big retention pond with a fence around it and convert it into a park. It’ll still store retention runoff from S.R. 50, but it’s going to look like a pretty lake that was supposed to be a park, instead of just a retention pond.” In somewhat of a revolutionary concept for the park off Ocoee Commerce Parkway, there will be exercise equipment at workout stations around the pond, so that joggers and walkers can work out along their outdoor trek, Shadrix said. “I didn’t realize this until we had hired a designer to come in, because I always think if you can turn a stormwater pond into a park, do it, because it creates something that gives more back,” he said. “Like we have a really nice little stormwater park on Palm Drive. We actually have a city park over there that’s a regional stormwater facility. But that’s a pretty popular thing now. Ba-
sically, you’ll be able to do a full workout circuit around the pond. There will be benches and stuff like that, too.” One of the hardest parts of planning such a project is getting a design, but the city has the entire engineering design now, so the focus has moved to funding, Shadrix said. “We (have) to come up with the money in the budget to build it now,” he said. “It’s going to be $1 million to $1.2 million to build it. We’ll probably be seeking some state grant funds, and we’ll probably try to see if we can get some grant dollars from the West Orange Healthcare District. That’s a tricky one in how you word it and all that good stuff. I think it’s got a good chance of getting funded over the next year, and it’ll be great. I mean, I’ll go use it. It’s an attractive little park.” As for when design implementation will occur, Shadrix said that would not be known until the end of the funding process, which could include sources other than grants and should take six months. Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@ wotimes.com.
Robbie Demoor was the event emcee.
Debby Zutter, left, Caryn Royer and Alice Williams showed Bradley Roberts their derby hats.
Arden and Mark Griffith took a queen and king portrait.
FASTEST TWO MINUTES IN SPORTS Spectators packed the clubhouse in their best Churchill Downs apparel May 2 to watch the Kentucky Derby at the sixth annual Run for the Roses at the Pines at Windermere. In addition to the win for American Pharaoh, many attendees enjoyed an array of foods and drinks. Lots of sponsors donated items to the event, especially for its silent auction, from jerseys and golf equipment to wine and gift certificates. Heather Raper, left, Rod Rauch and Nikki Brown were among the Guests could use multi- most festively dressed. ple backdrops around the room for photos, as well. The event was organized by the West Orange Junior Service League. For the full gallery, visit wotimes.com.
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Senior Emily Crowell, center, said she will miss the all the teachers and administrators at West Orange High School, including Principal Douglas Szcinski and guidance counselor Nadia Morel.
Don Byrne, left, cracked jokes for Linda Begley and Pat Davies.
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Windermere detectives need help identifying these women, who could help connect the suspect to more recent crimes.
Windermere police execute search warrant in rape case Darryl Patterson has not been arrested in connection with a series of sexual assault cases. WINDERMERE — Windermere Police Department detectives executed a search warrant last week on a home occupied by a suspect in a string of sexual batteries. The warrant was served April 30 at a home in the 10000 block of Bayshore Drive. According to police reports, Detective John Allen has been investigating three sexual batteries and one attempted sexual battery recorded on video by Darryl Patterson, the person who lives at the home. Allen’s investigation revealed that Patterson had performed sexual acts on three female victims while they were incapacitated. Reports of the incidents surfaced in 2012, and the most recent attempted sexual battery occurred in February or March and was reported to Allen April 18. In that incident, a victim had taken two alcoholic drinks from Patterson and became nauseated and semi-conscious. At that point, Patterson tried to force himself on the victim, according to reports. Patterson had reported a fraud incident to Allen and met with him Dec. 29, 2014. After that meeting, Officer Jeff Czwornog informed Allen of an investigation into these incidents by former Windermere Sgt. Gene Powell. Powell had closed the investigation without identifying victims or determining their state, at the request of former Lt. Arthur Mueller. Mueller said he had never seen the footage, prepared any reports or reviewed any reports from Powell on the incidents. This led to Allen reopening an investigation after finding video evidence in Windermere Police Department storage. “We recovered a lot of evidentiary items,” Police Chief Dave Ogden said. “We’re really going through everything methodically to make sure we get things right.” Allen’s investigation of footage revealed that all victims appeared unconscious through most or all of the encounters and that one struggled to push Patterson away. The witness who provided the video footage — initially to Orange County Sheriff’s Office on July 28, 2012 — had taken the cassettes and other items when she moved from Patterson’s residence. Patterson did not identify the victims but told Allen he had never drugged anyone and that the incidents involved consensual sex. A second witness said she had met Patterson at an NFL Players’ Association function and that he had offered her whiskey shots. Patterson took her to his residence, where she struggled to maintain consciousness and attempted to push him away as he tried to engage in sexual activity, which she refused, she said. Around 4 a.m., she awoke in his bed and requested her clothes. She dressed and left, with Patterson saying nothing had happened. Bruises later appeared on her legs. Police have released sketches of two women they say are sex assault victims of Patterson from 2012. Police said they haven’t been able to identify the women. “We want to continue to look to identify those individuals and encourage victims of sexual assault or sexual battery to come forward,” Ogden said.
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AND THE WINNER IS …
OBAMA’S MEDICAID EXTORTION
Rigalt family wins Mother’s Day Contest A few weeks ago, the West Orange Times & Observer announced our search for the best mom in West Orange. We asked local children ages 5 to 12 to nominate their moms with heartfelt, hand-written essays, and they certainly did not disappoint. We received some incredible entries that pay incredible tribute to some of West Orange’s best moms. Here, we present our winner, Alyssa Rigalt, along with our three honorable mentions. Alyssa’s mom, Kathy Rigalt, will receive a $100 gift card, dinner for two at The Big Easy, a bouquet of flowers from Shaw’s Florist and a spa gift certificate from Asian Retreat.
WINNING ENTRY
MATT WALSH
Dear Mom, Your day is more important than Christmas, my birthday or even Valentine’s Day — Mother’s Day. On that day, all I think about is you. Your hugs are warmer than your heart-shaped cookies in the oven. You make me more comfortable than the bed you tuck me in at night. You care for me more than Care Bears combined! When rooms are dark, you light it up by smiling. Your voice sounds sweeter than the world’s best opera house. When you tuck me in at night, the moon lights on you … nobody else. And when it’s Mother’s Day, all those things are still the same, because you do it greater and greater every day. I love you, Mom! Alyssa Rigalt, fourth grade Whispering Oak Elementary
HONORABLE MENTIONS My mom is the best mom ever! She is sweet, kind, loving, patient and has lots of self-control. When she gets mad, instead of pulling out her hair, she sings. My mom is also very protective, She buys us what we want, and she cooks, cleans our rooms and puts a roof over our head. She also washes our clothes and gives us consequences — that is why I’m not spoiled. She does everything she can to keep us fed. She would break her bones to keep us safe, but the thing is, even though she wants us to stay safe, she still lets us have fun. That is just the beginning. My mom has a different and special personality that nobody can take from her. When I need her, she is there. That is why my mom is the best mom ever. Kylie Vines, fifth grade Hope Charter School My mom is the best because she is a good cooker, and she is the best at making mac-and-cheese, and she never gets mad at us. I never complain about everything she makes. My mom loves me so much. She hugs and kisses. That is why my mom is the best. Addison Sims, second grade Hope Charter School My grandma is the best, because she takes me to places and takes care of me. My grandma is kind, sweet and awesome. My grandma is working hard to make me pass fifth grade and trying hard to get me to sixth grade. My grandma already had kids, and she is working extra hard. My grandma is the best! I love you, Grandma! Happy Mother’s Day, Grandma! Chase Dewitt, fifth grade Hope Charter School
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TO THE EDITOR + Congratulations, Officer Randy Conyers
Dear Editor: What a joy to read of Officer Randy Conyers’ long years of exemplary service to the citizens of Ocoee. His commitment and dedication to the highest standard of law enforcement is a credit to his profession and is gratefully appreciated by those he swore to protect and serve. His list of accomplishments and achievements is, indeed, impressive. I feel compelled to personally congratulate him on a job well done and wish him every success in his
Officer Randy Conyers retirement and continued service to Floridians. Steve Kantner Ocoee
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The legislative session collapsed because of a mob-like battle between the president and governor.
If you read last weekend’s newspapers in Florida, you’d get the impression there was a crisis the size of Saturn in Tallahassee, and it’s threatening to bring about the collapse of state government. So what: Florida House Speaker Steve Crisafulli adjourned the House of Representatives three days before the officially scheduled end of the 2015 legislative session. And he did it without the House and Senate completing the one job they are required to do — adopt a budget before July 1, the start of the new fiscal year. For those in the vortex of the capital, this was a big deal, even ruled a violation of the Florida Constitution. But for millions of Floridians who pay attention tangentially to Tallahassee, there is little reason to lament that lawmakers were unable to pass dozens of bills. Cynical as it may sound, taxpayers are better off that way. The less lawmakers do, the less they infringe on your freedom. But here’s what this whole “crisis” comes down to: how power corrupts and turns into Machiavellian vindictiveness — all at the expense of the innocent. It’s Barack Obama, his federal Mafiosi and Congress’ Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare, versus Florida Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida House. And at the center of this power corruption? Medicaid and Florida’s 10-year-old Low Income Program. They are the chess pieces that help illustrate one of the worst parts of federalism: legalized extortion. It’s when a higher level of government takes money from taxpayers and then redistributes the money to a lower government — as long as the lower government follows the higher government’s dictates. In the private sector, we call that racketeering, extortion and the mob. And if you challenge the mob, watch out. You pay a dear price. It’s easy to fall into the “MEGO” mode (my eyes glaze over) when you try to understand the political, Machiavellian maneuvering that has transpired the past six months. But the story behind the outcome — which was the collapse of the legislative session — demonstrates the levels of vindictiveness that sometimes consume politicians who are so antithetical to each other. That would be President Obama and Gov. Scott.
It starts with Jeb Bush
You have to start at the beginning, which goes back to 2005. That’s when Florida
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Gov. Jeb Bush visited the George W. Bush administration to seek a waiver from federal Medicaid requirements. Gov. Bush was at the forefront of experimenting and innovating — what the Founders envisioned states should do. Gov. Bush wanted to convert Medicaid from a fee-for-service program to managed care to control its spiraling costs. The G.W. Bush administration granted the waiver, creating “LIP,” the Low Income Program. This allowed federal money to be sent directly to a select group of Florida hospitals and county health departments to reimburse them for care given to people who could not afford to pay, “uncompensated care.” Each year, the program distributed $1 billion in state and mostly federal money. It worked. The feds renewed the waiver for nine years, and the amount of money involved grew to $2 billion. Not everyone liked LIP, of course. All government redistribution has winners and losers. In this case, hospitals that didn’t receive LIP money thought the system should be changed so that the money more closely followed the patients and not just a select group of hospitals. Obama administration officials, after the adoption of Obamacare, didn’t like LIP either. The leaders of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) began to let Florida officials know they wanted changes. It didn’t take a genius to recognize what CMS officials ultimately wanted — Florida to expand Medicaid under Obamacare.
The Mafia had spoken
The Obama administration’s opposition to LIP came to a head in early 2014, when the CMS feds and Florida’s Agency for Healthcare Administration (ACHA) renewed the LIP waiver. The feds told the state that was it — the last time CMS would grant the waiver, and in 2015, the program would need to change. The Mafia had spoken: Do it, or the $2 billion would be gone. But exactly what the state was to change CMS did not say. Elizabeth Dudek, secretary of ACHA, told the Senate Ethics Committee last month: “When we were told last year there would be only a one-year extension to the current program, we began discussions with CMS. We contracted for an independent study, and that would provide a beginning for our discussions.” Apparently, little through the spring, summer and fall. Florida Senate leaders were incredulous in April when they learned that even though the state knew $2 billion in federal funding was tenuous, little had been accomplished in more than 10 months. The feds and ACHA say they were waiting for the results of a “Navigant” study. Keep in mind, too, what also was occurring during 2014: • Even though the U.S.
Supreme Court in 2012 had ruled the federal government could not coerce states to expand Medicaid, President Obama repeatedly lobbied publicly for states to expand their Medicaid programs. Liberal newspaper editorial boards and progressive think tanks and political candidates incessantly called for expanding Medicaid to every state. It’s free money, they always said. How can you turn it down? • All the while, Gov. Scott was ensconced in his re-election campaign. In a step clearly aimed at assuaging his opponents and those who favored Medicaid expansion, Scott, to the surprise of many, reversed his opposition to Medicaid expansion and said he was for it at the start of the 2014 legislative session and at the peak of his campaigning. This came despite his spending millions of his own money to defeat Obamacare before being elected governor and his consistently expressing opposition to Obamacare.
Feds said they’d be flexible
But in spite of his new position, Scott did little in the 2014 legislative session to persuade the House to change its opposition to Medicaid expansion. Neither side — the feds, nor the Scott administration — showed much urgency during most of 2014 to change the LIP — the deadline approaching and the $2 billion at stake. An ACHA spokesman said the agency and CMS held monthly calls to discuss the Florida’s Medicaid waiver. But it wasn’t until February, 2015, just before the legislative session began, that the pace of negotiations increased. Secretary Dudek, this past April 15, told the Senate Ethics Committee: “We had discussions in December (2014) and January (2015). CMS indicated it would be flexible in the normal time frames and that a new waiver would not be required.” In that same hearing, former Senate President Don Gaetz said to Dudek: “We knew a year ago that LIP was ending or being radically changed. When we dealt with this in the past, we submitted a 235-page proposal to the federal government. Did we submit a formal proposal with narrative any time before late February or March of this year?” Dudek: “No sir. We were told we did not need to … They would have flexibility with us to formulate something with us together.” According to an ACHA spokesman, state and CMS officials had “frequent communications” — five phone meetings — from mid-Feb-
ruary to mid-March about LIP, although no agreement emerged.
CMS ties funds to Medicaid
Then, on April 6, despite all of the meetings and phone calls, and with lawmakers increasingly on edge about the fate of LIP funds, Dudek issued a press release. CMS has … “made no commitments around whether [it] will fund the LIP program or when [it] will reach a decision … CMS still has not offered a date or a time to continue discussions about the future of the LIP program.” This was no accident; CMS officials knew the imminent deadline lawmakers were facing. The pressure from Washington and on legislators intensified a week later. April 14: Victoria Wachino, acting director of the CMS, sent a letter to the state regarding LIP. The next day, Justin Senior, Florida’s deputy secretary for Medicaid, responded to Wachino: “Thank you for your letter of April 14, 2015, regarding the future of Florida’s Low Income Pool (LIP). Your letter, for the first time, clearly links a continued LIP with Medicaid expansion. In NFIB v. Sebelius 132 S. Ct. 2566 (2012), the U.S. Supreme Court explicitly warned the federal government against attempting to coerce states into participating in Medicaid expansion — yet that appears to be exactly what the federal government is attempting here.” Mafia retribution and extortion at work. To the Ethics Committee, Secretary Dudek said: “We worked under the understandings we had with them as to how we would negotiate this. We moved forward in as open a process as we thought we could. But they have 100% control over how this works.” The feds knew all along what they were doing. In turn, Scott, like a mob chief defending his turf, responded with his own retribution. On April 28, he filed suit against the Obama administration for attempting to coerce the state to expand Medicaid. On that same day, the Florida House adjourned — three days early, with no budget passed and still no decision on the $2 billion in LIP funding. Two heads of state in a power struggle, one trying to extort the other. The Legislature, caught in the middle, in disarray. It has about 45 days to pass a budget. And Florida taxpayers, low-income recipients of LIP care and hospitals and their employees — all collateral damage. Political power corrupts, absolutely. Matt Walsh is editor and CEO of Observer Media Group Inc.
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JUST BEER, NO LIQUOR 16000 block of West Colonial Drive. Drunken Driving. An officer stopped a driver who ran a stop sign at 1:29 a.m. The officer observed alcohol on the driver’s breath, confusion, disorientation, slurred speech and bloodshot eyes. The driver’s wife answered questions for him from the passenger’s seat, with the driver struggling to respond or find documents. The driver said he had a few beers but no liquor and received a verbal warning for running the stop sign. During sobriety tests, the driver began walking before instructed to begin and walked off the line. He also stopped after six seconds during the one-leg stand until the officer told him to restart. The officer arrested him on drunken-driving charges and took him to jail.
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THE BIGGEST FAN 1700 block of East Silver Star Road. Theft. An officer met a member of a supermarket staff at 7:50 p.m. She said a male suspect had walked into the store shirtless and left when asked, but he then returned 20 minutes later, put on a purple Orlando City Soccer Club shirt and left. The staff member asked whether he would pay for it. He said no. She asked whether he was stealing it. He took
TRAFFIC / PAGE 1A “I had a meeting based on the way we parked that was a slowing process for people coming through,” he said. “People were slamming on the brakes, and we changed the traffic pattern because people are such bad drivers. County streets are meant to get in and out of the neighborhood, not cut-throughs. I believe we have six exits out of our neighborhood. It’s not desirable to have people cutting through the neighborhood. It’s dangerous.” A new access road to Sunset Park Elementary School near that intersection has created a loop effect, and two access points with special timers for students to cross the street have frustrated drivers who cannot make right turns on red as a result, Johnson said. The scenario is difficult because parents do not feel their children would be safe while walking or biking to school, but they do not have time to drop them off en route to work, especially with traffic causing delays, he said. But speeding through the area is unacceptable to him, regardless. “We called Orange County for speed control to try to get people to slow down,” he
OAKLAND / PAGE 1A Police Chief Steve Thomas addressed LaFaver and the commission. “Speed bumps are not as effective on residential streets as people think,” he said at the April 28 meeting. However, he agreed it’s a valid complaint and something should be done. A memo he earlier submitted was included with the commissioners’ agenda packet. “While there may be some impact on speed violations if speed bumps are utilized on a residential street, there are other factors to consider as well,” he wrote. He said this adds construction costs and continued maintenance; can cause traffic to divert to other streets, so the problem simply gets moved; can cause drivers trying to avoid the bumps to drive on the shoulder, which leads to the road breaking down and increases the risks of a person or animal on the right-of-way getting injured; and forces emergency vehicles to slow down, which results in delayed response times. The chief said there is a shortage of speed-limit signs in this part of old Oakland, and he plans to add more to the 11
CALL STATS OCOEE FIRE
The Ocoee Fire Department (stations 25, 26, 38 and 39) reported 94 calls for assistance from April 16 to 22: Fires: 1 EMS: 56 Vehicle accidents: 4 Hazardous materials/conditions: 3 Public service: 24 False alarms: 5
OCOEE POLICE
The Ocoee Police Department reported 516 calls for service from April 9 to 15: Arrests (adult): 18 Arrests (juvenile): 2 Assault/battery: 6 Burglary (residential and business): 8 Burglary (vehicle): 4 Child abuse: 2 Criminal mischief: 2 Drug violations: 6 DUI: 3 Homicide: 0 Robbery: 1 Sexual battery: 1 Thefts: 8 Vehicle accidents: 17 Vehicle thefts: 0 Missing/endangered adult: 0 Missing/runaway juvenile: 2
WINTER GARDEN FIRE
The Winter Garden Fire Department (stations 22, 23 and 24) reported 94 calls for assistance from April 12 to 18: Fires: 2 EMS: 75 Vehicle accidents: 2 Automatic fire alarms: 6 Public assistance: 1 Hazardous conditions: 2 Calls for service: 6
WINTER GARDEN POLICE
The Winter Garden Police Department reported 494 calls for service from April 9 to 15: Arrests (adult): 19 Arrests (juvenile): 2 Assault/battery: 9 Burglary (residential and business): 5 Burglary (vehicle): 2 Child abuse: 0 Criminal mischief: 2 Drug violations: 7 DUI: 1 Robbery: 0 Sexual assault/battery: 0 Thefts: 7 Vehicle accidents: 24 Vehicle thefts: 1 Missing/runaway adult: 0 Missing/runaway juvenile: 0
WINDERMERE POLICE
The Windermere Police Department reported 152 calls for assistance from April 13 to 19. off the shirt and gave her it. The man entered a third time almost a half-hour later, took a white Orlando City shirt and then left. Police found him across from the plaza, wearing that shirt. The staff member wished to press charges and testify, provid-
ing video evidence showing the theft of the shirts, each priced at $17.99. The suspect denied taking the shirt and said it was among belongings given to him by the Orlando Rescue Mission. Police arrested him on theft charges and took him to jail.
said. “One morning before we went to work, we literally had a lady going by at 60 mph. Not a neighbor from the neighborhood, just cutting through, and she flipped me off.” Police have directed traffic, which Johnson deemed necessary for the rest of this school year, but it has not seemed to alleviate congestion at either the intersection of C.R. 535 and Chase or C.R. 535 and Overstreet Road just to the south, Johnson said. “I go outside the back of the neighborhood at Overstreet,” he said. “There’s been numerous accidents there and a fatality. I’ve seen numerous cars on their side or in collisions. I leave anywhere from 6 to 8 in the morning. I’d take a 10- to 15-mile drive to get about a mile down the street. It could take me as long to get out of the neighborhood as to get on State Road 429 up to Maitland.” But Johnson has talked to county engineers, who told him they would look into the matter. One such engineer is Hector Bertran, of the Orange County Public Works Traffic Engineering Division, who said the chief engineer has prepared coordination timing to more efficiently move traf-
fic on 535 but cannot quantify how lights have been affected, although afternoon traffic has improved from technicians’ alterations. “I went out there one morning, and there is evidence of a backup in traffic because the sheriffs are doing what they’re instructed to do,” Bertran said. “I think they’re doing the best job they can. It’s a balancing act — safety and flow. We can’t have everything happening in this situation. There are too many conflicting parameters.” Orange County Sheriff’s Office officials said they do their best to balance pedestrians’ safety and moving traffic. Because sheriffs are directing traffic, Bertran has not seen the new timing implemented in the morning, but a juggling act of traffic between C.R. 535 and side streets has led to difficulties in coordination, in addition to disruptions of signals, he said. “When school is over this year, we can observe how traffic is working,” he said. “Of course, it will change because parents are not taking their kids to school. There’s a lot of conflicting interests here that make it a very difficult intersection.” Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@ wotimes.com.
IN OTHER NEWS • The commission appointed four residents, Bob Christie, Lisa Jenkins, Sal Ramos and Liz Clark, to Oakland’s new Appearance Review Board. The town is looking for one more person, someone with professional experience in architecture, engineering, planning or construction. • Elected officials approved a contract between the town and PDCS for building permitting and inspection services previously handled by Orange County. Services begin June 1. PDCS will retain 80% of the fees, and the town will get 20%. Town Manager Dennis Foltz said this will: increase convenience so residents don’t have to go to downtown Orlando, already there. “We want to make sure that those traveling through our neighborhoods know what the speed limit is, so we will be erecting (about) 17 more signs in … the old town area of Oakland,” Thomas said. The cost of each sign and post and the installation is about $100, according to Mike Parker, public works director.
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give the town timing control in the process and bring in some revenue for the town. • Oakland is planning its first Celebration Among the Oaks from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at the Town Center. The new water tank will be dedicated, and a tree will be planted for Arbor Day. The Bloom & Grow Garden Society is donating $1,000 worth of red maples for the event. • Mayor Kathy Stark presented proclamations to Police Chief Steve Thomas for National Law Enforcement Week (May 10 to 16) and Kimberly Gay for Municipal Clerks Week (May 3 to 9) and declared May 4 to 8 Teacher Appreciation Week in Oakland. The speed limits in the residential areas of Oakland vary from 15 mph to 25 mph. Oakland Avenue and State Road 50 have higher posted speed limits. “A lot of strays are getting hit,” LaFaver said. “I don’t want to see a child get hurt, as well.” Contact Amy Quesinberry Rhode at aqrhode@wotimes. com.
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WHAT’S IN THE PLANT STREET MARKET?
the LOCAL Butcher and Market
This butcher offers premium, hand-cut-to-order meats that are prime, choice and dry-aged. Also available are all-natural red meats, exotic meats, all-natural chicken, turkey, pork, lamb and homemade sausages; plus grassfed beef, organic meats and American Kobe Waygu beef. The staff will guide shoppers in everything from choosing the right cut to providing cooking instructions and recipes. Sandwiches are all prepared to order and include hot and cold signature sandwiches plus a variety of made-to-order paninis, heroes and wraps. They are made from in-house, slow-roasted beef, chicken or turkey or freshly sliced deli meats and cheeses from Boar’s Head. A wine bar with many options is also available. Have a glass, order a bottle or take a bottle home.
Wandering Wonton
This new eatery is owned by Sarah Khem, a health-conscious, versatile culinary artist. This specialty shop features her most
PLANT STREET / PAGE 1A Suzanne Scott, Plant Street Market coordinator, said this new collection of businesses is “a destination for local, sustainable, all-natural, handmade and artisan products that supermarkets do not sell.” All of the businesses will be open by Saturday. They have signed three-year contracts and are eager to greet the public. There is already a waiting list of businesses wanting to
The Cookery
The Cookery, owned by Sandra Segismundo, features fresh-from-Florida products made by Garlic Joy of Melbourne. Products are 100% natural, gluten-free, sugar-free and dairy-free and have no preservatives, including pasta sauces, garlic spreads and several Mediterranean specialties. Products are made by garlic lovers for garlic lovers.
Euro Bake World
This is an authentic village bakery specializing in European-style breads and pastries that are handcrafted and made fresh with minimal processing. There is an extensive menu with more than 100 different items on rotation, including a variety of croissants and pastries, breads and rolls, pretzels and cookies and custom cakes and cupcakes. Euro Bake World is a family-owned-and-operated business with master baker Denny Gruendner at its helm.
Market To Table Cuisine
Created by Chef Ryan Freelove, it brings the quality ingredients and products found in professional kitchens to the home. Offerings include Demi-Glace and truffle butter, small-batch vinaigrettes, brines and marinades, along with inspiring products, tools, recipes and techniques. Chef Ryan Freelove started his career in Central Florida on Park Avenue at Lavensia Café. He learned from some of the top chefs in the area at locations such as Victoria
open at the market, Scott said. The market’s partners — Andy Sheeter, Robert Scott and Jared Czachorowski — had a vision of what they hoped this new venture would look like and knew they wanted a collection of small businesses that would complement the community, not compete with any of the merchants in downtown Winter Garden. “We just wanted to be a part of what’s already there,” Suzanne Scott said. “In doing so, we created a merchant list
AntiquiTEAs
& Albert’s at the Grand Floridian, The Ritz Carlton Orlando and the Peabody Orlando.
5 Thymes 5
A full menu with gourmet farm-to-table cuisine is featured here and has everything from wings, burgers, hotdogs and chicken to gourmet dinners with salmon, tuna, steak, pork chops and rotisserie chicken. And it’s all local, all natural and hormone-free.
Press’D Juice Bar and Kitchen of Winter Garden This family-owned vegan/ vegetarian juice bar and cafe specializes in fresh cold-pressed juices, custom smoothies, breakfast bowls, wraps, a daily fresh soup, salads, raw chocolates, snacks and healthy desserts. It also offers juice cleanse packages pressed fresh daily. Press’D is a scratch kitchen where everything is made fresh on-site and easily customized to patron preference. Ingredients are sourced organic and from local farms, whenever available.
Axum Coffee
Axum Coffee has a 12-kilogram roaster at its second location to allow owners to develop their own roast profiles and have control over the process from green bean to cup. Beverages served at the roasting location will showcase quality coffees and include espresso drinks (cappuccinos, lattes and Americanos) brewed coffees and manual brews.
The Sacred Olive
A second location is opening to offer unique blends of olive oils, vinegars, spices and other specialty foods to assist in healthy cooking, as well as gift items.
The menu at AntiquiTEAs tea shop will offer many varieties including green, white, black, oolong, rooibos, tisanes and herbal infusions. There are organic and decaffeinated options, too. Tea is sold by the cup or to brew at home by the ounce. There are also tea accessories and Florida-sourced honey, marmalades and jelly.
The Pop Parlour
This treat shop uses local, all-natural and organic ingredients to make handcrafted flash-frozen pops. It uses real fruits, vegetables, herbs and other high-quality ingredients.
David Ramirez Chocolates
This chocolatier keeps alive the tradition of fine, artisan chocolates using the highest-quality chocolate from France, Switzerland and Belgium. Macaroons and gelatos are also on the menu.
Coconut Clean and The Fast N’ Furriest
Its mission is to make the world smell and feel better, naturally, while existing in harmony with the environment. Products are crafted with the innumerable benefits of organic virgin coconut oil in mind and are vegan-friendly and biodegradable. All soaps are coldpressed and from scratch, including foaming soaps, shampoo and body cleansers. There are nine signature aromatherapy lines, and all have been tested on friends and family, never on animals, the owners say.
Collective Kindness
Soy candles are created and hand poured by a mother and daughter team in Windermere. They use 100% U.S.-grown soybean wax
of what we thought would work really well in the community and tried to create ‘what your heart desires’ all under one roof.” The result is 21 unique shops and food stops. The small kiosks or booths that run along the east side of the long, narrow building are open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday; the rest are open seven days a week. Axum Coffee, Euro Bake World, The Juice Bar and the
LOCAL Butcher will open at 9 a.m.; David Ramirez Chocolates, Wandering Wonton and 5 Thymes 5 open at 10 a.m.; Crooked Can Brewing Company and the LOCAL market wine bar open at 11 a.m. Tables and chairs run the length of the market outside; dog bowls offer water to parched pets. Residents will get much more than a shopping experience at the market. Suzanne Scott said there will be many community events, such as classes for painting for adults
WoodStone Jewelry
It provides unique jewelry, hand-painted porcelain, painted bottle lamps and mixed media cards that are original, local and handmade. Demonstrations on jewelry-making will take place at the booth, and personal pieces can be crafted. This location also will repair costume jewelry.
O2 Breathe
Owners say this oxygen bar will give patrons more energy and relief from pain.
Petal Pushers Market And Events
This booth provides fresh flowers and unique gifts, including merchandise from 3 Amigos and offers complete wedding planning and coordination.
Spa Affair
Products are offered to assist in health and wellness, such as Do Terra essential oils, nutritional supplements, bioscan readings and chair massages.
Our Nation’s Creations
This shop features unique goods that are handcrafted in America, including T-shirts, artwork and games.
and children, make-and-take jewelry and nutrition. The facility can also be rented for special occasions like birthday or graduation parties, and cocktail receptions can be held in the brewery. Scott is expecting a large crowd Saturday — and she’s ready for it. “Everyone has been so welcoming,” she said. “The city and the community have been so amazing.” Contact Amy Quesinberry Rhode at aqrhode@wotimes. com.
WAWA / PAGE 1A es include the gas station, the hotel and the two behind the gas station — two properties owned by the Ropers — and to the west of the hotel there, two lots on 50 we are buying, too.” Intram Investments and Wawa have an agreement in place, and talks among Intram, Winter Garden officials and other businesses have occurred, but nothing apart from the Wawa is final, Khatib said. “I hope we have some multi-tenant buildings and two restaurants and some office space,” he said. “The city is aware of what we want to do, and they are supportive of the new development that will happen at that corner. I think the city is very fast trying to upgrade and renew the offerings on (S.R.) 50, Dillard, (County Road) 535 and offer something very different.” There are no plans for this development to touch the Maryland Fried Chicken along West Colonial Drive to the west, but development in that area would positively affect Maryland Fried Chicken and other nearby businesses by increased traffic in the area, Khatib said. Winter Garden City Manager Mike Bollhoeffer said city officials were glad to have this opportunity to clean up a corner in need of redevelopment. “We do believe working with the developer will get some other good projects that are on that corner,” Bollhoefer said. “At this time, the developer’s looking at a few options, and we’re looking closely with the developer at developing that corner. We’re working closely to ensure what is there is a big improvement to Winter Garden once it’s finished and fits in with what is there now.” Winter Garden Mayor John Rees agreed the corner needed a general cleanup and said Wawa would be a good start. “Obviously, Wawa would be good because we sell the orange juice to them here,” he said. “Personally, I would like to see a hotel there, to replace what was built in the 1960s, when the Winter Garden Hotel was built. But I don’t own the property; it’s not my money. I just think it’s a good location for a hotel, and in Winter Garden, we need more places where people can stay.” Having a hotel with a restaurant attached to it in addition to a Wawa would take up most of the property, Rees said. But if developers do not put in a hotel, there are certainly other possibilities, such as those Khatib mentioned, Rees said. Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@ wotimes.com.
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Built upon the founders’ passion for craft beer, Crooked Can Brewing Company is an upstart craft brewery whose goal is to represent a unique image and create a cultural following. The brewing process is monitored under the close, personal attention of an award-winning, experienced brewmaster to ensure the vision is reached batch after batch. The brewery has an onsite tap and tasting room featuring four flagship brands, in addition to many other limited-edition, seasonal and specialty batches.
popular dish: wontons. There will be an array of wontons that will change daily, plus Asian-inspired grab-and-go goodies such as banh mi sandwiches, kimchi, soups, curries and fresh spring rolls.
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mixed with premium, phalate-free fragrance oil and use natural cotton wicks. Their candles are featured in unique, reusable containers: 99% recycled glass from Spain, vintage and antique teacups, vintage advertising tins and modern ceramic and tin containers. The mission of this young company is to spread the seeds of kindness through the Kindness is Priceless Project. This “For Purpose” arm of their company uses revenue from the sales of their products to fund kindness projects. Each quarter, they feature and support a different local organization through volunteering and giving back.
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A Walk to Remember
West Orange High School senior Joey Grant will graduate with his classmates.
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Joey Grant had the opportunity to sing with his favorite band, The Amity Affliction, this year at the House of Blues. graduate. We were hoping he would just walk, but Doug did the due diligence to put him in line to graduate. He already passed Algebra 2 with I think an 80 and has worked very hard the last couple weeks.” Joey was initially short of credits because of school time lost to non-Hodgkin lymphoma around his pelvis, spleen, lungs and aorta, which doctors found while treating him for kidney stones. He missed ninth grade for more than a year of chemotherapy and then, after a brief remission period, he returned to the hospital in 10th grade for further chemotherapy. “I played baseball with Joey and remember times where he would come straight from cancer treatment to make games and even practice,” fellow senior James Swope said. He missed grades five to seven and some of eighth grade because of Juvenile Dermatomyositis, an autoimmune disease that starts with a rash and
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Nidhi Gupta had a beautiful face-painting done at this year’s Spring Fling.
Parents and students at Primrose School of Ocoee enjoyed an evening of fun and friendly competition May 1 at the school’s Kentucky Derby-themed Spring Fling. Attendees created pinewood derby-style cars to com-
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pete for top honors in the Primrose Derby races. Guests also enjoyed a plethora of carnival-style games, refreshments and more. Money raised benefits the Primrose Children Foundation.
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Two West Orange-area college students recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Jibril Smith, of Windermere, was initiated at University of North Florida. Justin Rider, of Winter Garden, was initiated at University of South Florida. The two are among about 32,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation and requires nomination and
BLOOM AND GROW AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS Bloom and Grow Garden Society provided $15,000 in scholarships for students in Horticulture and Plant Sciences programs at the University of Florida and Valencia College during the 2014-15 school year. At the April luncheon meeting of Bloom and Grow, Daniel Greenwell spoke to the club on behalf of himself and five other student scholarship recipients at UF. Joining him was Amy Alexander, UF academic program adviser. Proceeds generated from the club’s annual Spring Fever in The Garden provide funding for the scholarships. approval by a chapter. Only the top 10% of seniors and 7.5% of juniors, having at least 72 semester hours, are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10% of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff, and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction. Founded in 1897 at the University of Maine and headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline honor society.
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+ Berger named to dean’s list Katia Berger of Windermere, has been named to RandolphMacon Academy’s dean’s list for the second quarter of the 201415 school year. To be named to the list, a student must earn a GPA between 3.3 and 3.99. Berger is a freshman at
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+ Ocoee Elementary opens registration Parents may begin enrolling their students for kindergarten at Ocoee Elementary at 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, at the school, 400 S. Lakewood Ave., Ocoee. Registration will run through the end of the day; afterhours registration will be open until 6 p.m. Parents will need to bring acceptable proof of residency, the 680 A Immunizations form (from the child’s doctor), proof of physical that has occurred within the last year and the child’s original birth certificate. Tours of the school will be available in small groups from 9 to 11 a.m. May 13. After May 13, parents may register incoming kindergarten students in the front office before 3:30 p.m. daily. Parents may also complete the registration form online at ocps. net/es/legislative/pupil/Pages/ default.aspx.
+ WOHS Interact Club volunteers for spa day Students from the West Orange High School Interact Club volunteered for a spa day April 22 at Health Central Nursing Home, Winter Garden. The students took advantage of the beautiful weather and pampered the residents in the courtyard by serving refreshments, giving manicures and playing board games.
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THURSDAY, MAY 7 “A Touch of Color” Opening Reception — 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 7, at Winter Garden City Hall, 300 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. This exhibit features the photography work of Florida Film Academy youth. (407) 654-8400. “Incredible Edibles” Opening Reception — 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May, 7, at the 127 SoBo Art Center, 127 S. Boyd St., Winter Garden. This exhibit showcases artwork that features food, fruit, roots, nuts, wine and more. Exhibit runs May 7 to 30. (407) 347-7996 or info@wgart.org.
Cassandra Newman’s CD features tunes she wrote to help keep her students engaged.
FRIDAY, MAY 8 Teen Art Adventures: Paint Chip Art — 2:30 p.m. Friday, May 8, at the Winter Garden Branch Library, 805 E Plant St., Winter Garden. Paint chips can be found in every color imaginable. Ages 11 through 18 will enjoy this free class where they will combine interesting colors and shapes to create unique art. . For more information, call (407) 8357323.
SATURDAY, MAY 9 Between the Brushes: Mother’s Day Surprise — 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 9, at The Art Room, 709 Main St., Windermere. Children will leave with a finished painting in a gift bag. Cost is $35; open to children in kindergarten and up. Reservations required, (407) 909-1869.
Youth Art & Culture Fest — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9, in downtown Clermont and City Hall Park, 685 W. Montrose Street, Clermont. The Clermont Downtown Partnership will host the inaugural Youth Art & Culture Fest in conjunction with the annual Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest. The sidewalks and streets of historic downtown Clermont, as well as City Hall Park, will be a huge canvas for this community-wide, family-friendly event. Free. For more information, call (352) 394-3392.
TUESDAY, MAY 12 Painting with Scissors — 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, at the West Oaks Branch Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Children ages 6 through 12 will learn about the famous artist Henri Matisse and create their own bold and colorful work of art inspired by his cut paper technique. (407) 835-7323.
FUNDRAISER Ocoee High School Marching Band Fundraiser — The Ocoee High School marching band has been selected as the Florida representative for the for 2015 National Memorial Day Parade, which takes place May 25 in Washington, D.C. The band is accepting donations to help pay for travel expenses. For more information or to make a donation, visit http://hapcopromo.org/wpsite/ocoeehigh-school-marching-knightsdonation.
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In 38 chapters, Hartley has chronicled his years flying Cobras in the ‘60s and ‘70s.
WAR STORIES Ocoee resident Robert Hartley operated helicopters in two tours in the Vietnam War. He recounts his memories in his new book, “Gunship Pilot: An Attack Helicopter Warrior Remembers Vietnam.”
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Ocoee resident Robert Hartley has published a book about his experiences as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam.
“They were waiting with battalions,” he said. “We took heavy losses that day. A lot of significant stories happened for me after that. Many people have been coming up to me and saying they are blown away by that.” Hartley recounted a time in Vietnam he was almost blown away. To make instant landing zones, troops would load 20,000-pound bombs on a flying crane, but Hartley and some of his fellow pilots
on the mission received no word as to what that flying crane was doing. “When he counted down, he said, ‘Bombs away,’ and we looked at each other and said, ‘What do you mean?’” Hartley said. “The bomb torpedoed to the ground, and we were in a position we shouldn’t have been in and almost got blown up. It was very interesting. We were
WINTER GARDEN — Students at SunRidge Elementary School are only scheduled to go to art class every five to seven days, so they often have problems remembering information from one session to another. To help them retain what they had learned, art instructor Cassandra Newman started singing. The children liked the music so much that she made up more songs — eventually enough to compile into a full-length album, “Romping Stomping Art Room Songs.” The album features five of her original tunes, including “The Seven Elements of Art,” “Share,” “Art Smart” and “The Principles of Design,” which Newman says are “lively, infectious, catchy and high-energy.” A fifth tune, “I Am Creative,” is slower and more inspirational and thoughtful, she said. She wrote all of the songs and their melodies and performs all of the vocals on “Romping Stomping Art Room Songs,” which she calls a collection of fun songs for the art room and beyond. The album also features instrumental versions of each song so listeners can use it to sing along. “‘The Seven Elements of Art’ was the first song that came to me many years ago,” Newman said. “It was just something I automatically sang with the students on their first day in art. I saw how much they enjoyed it, and so we kept on singing it. The other songs came later as I experienced the joy of teaching; they flowed out of me naturally. “Sometimes, the kindergartners dance and sing,” she said. “I saw how much fun they had, so the idea began to stir inside of me that if these children love it, then other children outside of the school would love it, too.” That’s when she started thinking about making a CD, which she funded with money she won a few years ago in the OCPS/Kessler Grand Bohemian Scholarship for Elementary Art Education. “I wanted to do something significant with the funds I received,” she said. “Making a CD was the most significant idea for such a special award.” SunRidge Principal Janice Quint has been supportive of the project and was the first person to receive a copy. “Ms. Newman is an asset to SunRidge Elementary,” Quint said. “As part of our fine arts team, she helps our students
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Garden Community Choir Presents Haydn’s “The Creation” — 4 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at First United Methodist Church of Orlando at 142 E. Jackson St., Orlando. Under the direction of Dr. Jeffrey Redding, this musical celebration of Joseph Haydn’s masterpiece “The Creation” features 150 singers, including world-renowned soloists, the Garden Community Choir and award-winning West Orange High School choirs. Tickets are $18 for adults, $14 for seniors, and $10 for students and children. For more, visit gardenchoir.com/creation.
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It’s not the people I killed that I worry about. It’s the lives I saved. … That’s what I’d like to know, the number of veterans greeted by children today who would never have been born had I not been doing my job. — Robert Hartley, author, retired Army pilot
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“The songs on her CD are just wonderful.” Newman’s CD is available on iTunes, CD Baby, Amazon and Google Play and averages $11. “Anyone who teaches the visual arts would find it particularly valuable,” Newman said. “The students love it and ask me to play it over and over again. I believe the songs increase self-confidence and productivity, as well as reinforce learning.” Newman has been the art teacher at the elementary school since it opened three
years ago and said she is amazed at her students’ artistic talents. “What they do inspires me to give of my best to them,” she said. “I feel so blessed. I love to sing — singing lifts your spirits, changes your mood and is infectious. Singing has played such a significant role in my life, from my early childhood growing up in England and even to this day. I love to sing; it’s an extension of who I am.” Contact Amy Quesinberry Rhode at aqrhode@wotimes. com.
ed in August 1972, one month before it was scheduled to, because the war was ending, he said. He flew one of the last nine Cobras, which were expected to handle the entire opposition, he said, a tall order.
Vietnam War also has not changed, at least since his first month there, he said. “After only about four weeks in the country, I had already come to the conclusion there was no way we were winning that war,” Hartley said. “Joe Average in South Vietnam did not care who was in charge in Saigon. It became readily apparent. As a result, my vision turned from helping people in Southeast Asia to making sure as many American lives would be saved as possible. I did a good job as far as I’m concerned.” Hartley compared his mentality to that of American sniper Chris Kyle. “It’s not the people I killed that I worry about,” he said. “It’s the lives I saved. That’s what his job was, and that’s what my job was. That’s what I’d like to know, the number of veterans greeted by children today who would never have been born had I not been doing my job.” From there, Hartley became a pilot for dignitaries, once flying all 10 four-star generals of the U.S. Army in a year, he said. He also flew Jesse Jackson, Ted Kennedy and other dignitaries, and he was on standby to fly President Ronald Reagan in case of emergency during a D-Day event in 1984 in France, he said. After his retirement from government work, Hartley flew for Pan Am World Airways and Northwest Airlines. Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@ wotimes.com.
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Hartley also worked with the USS New Jersey, which launched 200-pound rounds with spectacular accuracy, he said. Hartley captures the events he witnessed with terrific accuracy, according to fellow veterans, although Hartley believes every eyewitness will see any event differently. “I guess it’s been doing quite well,” he said. “I haven’t heard actual numbers, because they don’t post them until 90 days. I’ve had some indications of a lot of people buying the book, especially around here. A lot of people I know in Ocoee have rushed out to get it and have me sign it. I had a book-signing at my house two weeks ago and another at my friend’s house.” Friends in the different places Hartley had been in 22 years with the military have bought copies and told their friends, leading to lots of sales and impressive results, he said. As for those years with the military, Hartley holds no regrets and has always felt supported, unlike workers who dedicate themselves to corporations and sometimes get poor treatment, he said. Hartley’s outlook on the
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develop qualities such as self-confidence, leadership and citizenship. The main goal of the conference is to help students return to their school and community and utilize their new skills through participation in club activities, such as Student Council and Interact club.
The Rotary Club of Dr. Phillips, in partnership with Dr. Phillips High School, recently awarded Bill Spoone Scholarship Awards for the amount of $1,000 to students Aymare El Bernoussi, Francine Gonzalez, Ellen Laaker, Aanchel Shah and Sarah Shearburn for the 2014-15 school year. The criteria for scholarship applicants required that students must have a 2.0 weighted GPA, display traits of good citizenship, participate in service activities within the community, be involved in extracurricular activities and complete an essay reflecting how the Rotary‘s 4-Way Test could affect their lives. The Rotary Club also recently welcomed the Rotary Youth Leadership Award recipients, in partnership with Dr. Phillips High School. Students Victoria Cancina, Lelia Hafizbegovic, Alvia Junaideen, Hannah Leeds, Scotty Michael, Alexis Norman, Nicolina Trimarche and Samantha Wattles were honored for attending the 30th awards ceremony this April. The students gave a short presentation on how the conference helped them to
+ W.O. Republican Women, Federated The West Orange Republican Women’s monthly luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 7, at the Windermere Country Club, 2710 Butler Bay Drive N., Windermere. Winter Garden Commissioner Bobby Olszewski will be the guest speaker. Olszewski’s ties to the community include the founding of Emerson Consulting Group Inc., where he currently serves as managing principal. In addition, he serves as adjunct professor to various colleges and universities teaching marketing, communication, management and business courses. His education includes a doctoral degree in business administration from Northcentral University and two master’s degrees in management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Rollins College. Olszewski’s undergraduate degree is from the University of Central Florida. To make reservations for the luncheon, email worw.federated@gmail.com or call Carolyn Sparks at (407) 248-9559.
+ Rotary Club of Windermere The Rotary Club of Windermere was pleased to recently present its own member George Poelker with the Paul Harris Fellowship recognition. Paul Harris was the founder of Rotary, and the Paul Harris Fellowship was set up in his honor to acknowledge persons who give $1,000 or more to the Rotary Foundation. The Rotary Foundation is the organization that funds all major projects, such as Polio Plus, a program with the goal of eradicating Polio from the world. The Rotary Club also has three Legacy Bequests set up in the amount of $10,000 a piece. This is the fourth time Poelker has met the requirements for the Paul Harris Fellowship.
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+ Rotary Club of Winter Garden The Rotary Club of Winter Garden recently welcomed fellow Rotarian Jim Hukill as the guest speaker for its weekly lunch meeting. Hukill is the executive director of Lift Disability Network, an organization committed to elevating life in the disability family by providing community events and other beneficial programs. One such program is Breakaway, a five-day retreat designed to provide relaxation, recreation and spiritual renewal for the disability family. For more information about Lift Disability Network or Breakaway, visit liftdisability. net. The Rotary Club of Winter Garden meets at noon every Tuesday at Tanner Hall, 29 W. Garden Ave., Winter Garden. For more information about the Rotary Club, visit rotaryclubofwintergarden.org.
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TIMESOBITUARIES Eugene Hammon Sr.; and their son, Donald Eugene Hammon Jr. She lived in Winter Garden for most of her life and worked at Lockheed Martin and Walt Disney World. She was enjoying her retirement at the time of her passing. Services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, at the First Baptist Church of Winter Garden. Arrangements have been made through the National Cremation Society.
Joseph Lester Karr Anne Hammon
Anne Hammon went home to our heavenly father on Tuesday, April 28, 2015. She was born March 26, 1936, in West Palm Beach, Florida. She is survived by her sister, Elizabeth Maguire; her children, Rusty Hammon and Brenda Kilgore; and her two grandchildren, Asa Hammon and Fiona Kilgore. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald
Joseph Lester Karr died on Feb. 15, 2015, in Ocoee, Florida. He was born Oct. 6, 1966, in Flint, Michigan, attended the Flint schools and graduated in 1984. He enrolled at Ferris State University in Michigan and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in golf management. After college Joe relocated to Florida, where he was a golfclub manager and teaching professional. In 1998, he married Michelle Morgan, and they had two children, Colby and Kalen.
He was a dedicated father encouraging and taking part in his children’s activities, including hauling a horse around the state so his daughter could compete in equestrian events. Over the years, Joe coached many of his son’s Little League baseball teams and recently was the JV baseball coach for Ocoee High School. Always a loyal Detroit sports fan, the Red Wings was his favorite team. Joe was noted for his keen sense of humor and practical jokes earning him the name “Joe Kerr.” He is survived by his wife and children; his father, Paul Karr Sr. MD; his sister, Ann Kuhl; his brother, Paul (Sandy) Karr Jr. MD; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Josepha (Joey) Karr in 2013. On Feb. 20, a Celebration of Life service was held at the Cornerstone Community Church in Ocoee, with Pastor Michael Yoakum officiating. Donations for the children’s college education may be made at any Fifth Third Bank or mailed to the Fifth Third Bank, 121 N. Clarke Road, Ocoee, Florida 34761, payable to: Fifth Third Bank/For the benefit of Colby and Kalen Karr.
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the Rev. Allen Higginbotham officiating. Visitation for family and friends was held prior to the service at Loomis chapel. Mrs. McLeod was born Feb. 11, 1926, in Winter Garden, Florida, to Perry and Mattie Wheeler. She graduated from Orlando High School and earned her registered nurse degree at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. She was married to Johnie A. McLeod from June 6, 1948, until he passed away Nov. 16, 2003. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Apopka. She is greatly missed. She is survived by her four children, son, Raymond Allen McLeod (Sharon), daughter, Anne Lorraine Nelson (Charles), son, William John (Bill) McLeod (Barbara), and daughter, Sarah Margaret McLeod (Nancy); nine grandchildren; and brother, Perry Wheeler Jr. She is predeceased by her sister, Christine W. Whigham, of Auburndale, Florida. Memorial donations may be made to Vitas Hospice Services, 2201 Lucien Way, Suite 100, Maitland, Florida 32751. Services entrusted to Loomis Family Funeral Home, (407) 880-1007 or loomisfuneralhomes.com.
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+ Knights to host charity game Past and present hoops players from Ocoee High will participate in a charity basketball game May 9 to raise funds for student-athlete scholarships awarded by the school. The Bob Deronvil Scholarship is awarded to one male and one female senior athlete each year. The game, held in Deronvil’s honor, will be played at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at Ocoee High School, 1925 Ocoee Crown Point Parkway, Ocoee. Deronvil was a 2011 graduate of the school who played on the Knights’ basketball team during his time on campus. As a freshman at Northwood University in West Palm Beach in September 2011, Deronvil collapsed and died during a pickup basketball game at the university’s Student Life Center.
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LIKE FATHER, LIKE DAUGHTER by Steven Ryzewski | Sports Editor
SunRidge Middle hurdler to compete for state title Following in the footsteps of her dad, Winter Garden hurdler Courtney Cochrane will compete in the FLYRA Middle School State Championships May 9 in Bradenton. WINTER GARDEN — Like many middle-school-age youths, Courtney Cochrane wants to be just like her dad when she gets older. What makes Courtney’s desire more unique, though, is that her dad, Rick, was a hur-
dler for Florida State University back in the late 1980s. Accordingly, Courtney — an eighth-grader at SunRidge Middle School — has set a rather specific goal for herself. “My dad ran hurdles when
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BRINGING HOME GOLD The Dr. Phillips boys team and a sprinter from Foundation Academy sped their way to state championships at the FHSAA Track & Field Finals last week.
The Dr. Phillips boys track team stood triumphantly atop the podium after being named FHSAA Class 4A State Champions.
+ Windermere native drafted Windermere native and former standout quarterback for the Olympia Titans Trevor Siemian was drafted in the seventh round of the NFL Draft last week by the Denver Broncos. Siemian was drafted after completing a successful career as the quarterback for Northwestern University. If the former Titan can make the roster for Denver, he will compete with Brock Osweiler for the backup job behind legendary quarterback Peyton Manning. In an interview with the Chicago Tribune, Siemian said the prospect of learning from a legend like Manning was “an unbelievable opportunity.”
+ Golfers compete in USGA event Rivals during the varsity season, golfers Jacob Huizinga and William Wrigley competed as a team at the U.S. Amateur Four-Ball in San Francisco over the weekend, advancing to the Round of 32. Huizinga, who golfed for Dr. Phillips, and Wrigley, who golfed for West Orange, qualified through stroke play but were defeated by Austin Connelly and Sam Burns in the Round of 32. The duo was among the youngest teams (both age 17) at the competition.
Senior’s state title a milestone for Foundation Academy Crossing the finish line in the finals of the 100-meter dash, a look of bewilderment came across the face of Foundation Academy senior Kiande Phillips. He wasn’t alone, either. As Phillips completed the race, first-year head coach for
the Foundation track team David Bohner was uncertain in his own right. “When he crossed the finish line … I was like, ‘Did he just win that?’” Bohner said. “(Phillips is) kind of look-
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Kiande Phillips, left, shows off his state championship medal with Foundation Academy coach David Bohner.
Dr. Phillips boys take Class 4A state title Seven athletes from the Dr. Phillips boys track-and-field team made the journey north to the campus of the University of North Florida in Jacksonville. Everything had been building toward their performance on May 2 in the FHSAA Class 4A Finals — and the Panthers peaked at just the right time. The boys from Dr. Phillips returned to West Orange County as state champions after beating second-place Lyman High School by 10 points, 56-46. “They all stepped up to the plate, as we knew they could — we had tapered them for that specific day for them to run their best times, and they all did,” second-year head coach Jorge Fleitas said. “We were just ready for that day, and we prepared for that day since when we started in January.” The title marked the first in the track program’s history at Dr. Phillips, as well as the first boys state championship in any sport for the Panthers since 1999 (men’s golf ). “To win DP’s first-ever state title in track, it feels good,” senior Jamari Smith said.
“To actually be in the history books as the first-ever to do it — it felt amazing.” The Panthers’ championship performance saw the athletes who made the trip etch their name in the school’s record book more than once, as a number of program and personal records were broken. Dr. Phillips’ 4x800 meter relay team of Mike Macon, C.J. Bradshaw, Smith and Emare Hogan set a school record with their gold-medal time of 7:48.72 — one of the best times in the nation this spring. Junior Alvin Bryant Jr. broke his own school record with a 10.50 finish in the 100 meters that earned him a silver medal to pair with his individual gold he won in the 200 meters, another school record with a time of 21.04. The times make Bryant Jr. the fastest sprinter in the school’s history. “It felt wonderful, knowing that I broke the record once again after doing it the week before,” Bryant Jr. said. “I was coached very well.”
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The Olympia boys volleyball team shocked the prep sports community in Central Florida when it upset previously undefeated Dr. Phillips, 3-2 (25-20, 25-18, 11-25, 16-25, 15-13), in the District 4 semifinals April 29 at Bishop Moore. Leading the way for the Titans, who finished their season two nights later in the district championship, was junior Luke Allmond with 15 kills. Allmond
Windermere Prep, which won the SSAC Championship in November, is tasked with replacing an ultra-talented senior class, many of whom were skill-position players. WINDERMERE — Roughly six months after hoisting the Sunshine State Athletic Conference trophy, the Windermere Prep football team was back on the practice field last week as the Lakers kicked off spring practice. “It feels awesome just to get back out here, going again,” head coach Jacob Doss said as his team wrapped up its first week of practice on Friday. “The enthusiasm is high from the kids.” The excitement from the new and returning players for the Lakers to be part of a championship-caliber program is important, because if Windermere Prep is going to be a contender once again in 2015, it is faced with the daunting task of finding enough players to step up after the departure of its remarkable senior class. Standouts such as running back Chris Granjean, receivers Michael Stones and Isaiah Curry, tight end Kevin Babich and utility player Rayan Rafae, among others, are not players who can easily be replaced at the skill positions. “We still need to figure out who’s going to be carrying
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The Windermere Prep football team was hard at work on May 1, installing new formations and preparing for its spring game against area rival CFCA. the ball and who’s going to be catching it,” Doss said, evaluating the situation. “We’re having to revamp the offense a little bit to make it more suited to what we’ve got.” One of the most important factors will be the play of Parker Davis, the Lakers’ rising senior quarterback — someone who, after having to sit out the
championship game because of an injury, is happy for the moment just being out on the field. “It’s nice to be back out — I haven’t played since that game I got hurt in October,” Davis said. “(My job is) getting (my teammates) acclimated and to make them feel comfortable out here.”
Davis, a quiet leader by nature, has an understanding of what will be needed of him through this transition, Doss said. “I’ve seen it a lot — he’s changed. He’s been a little bit more vocal,” he said. Already, both Doss and Davis have noticed players who have come back to spring camp improved. Doss said the offensive line is more experienced and stronger, and the coach-quarterback combination mentioned strong play and potential from rising seniors Zack Heaney, Brett Dioguardi and rising junior Mitchell Darrow — Windermere’s backup quarterback who led the team in Davis’ absence in the SSAC Florida Bowl finale. “Mitchell Darrow — he can play any position on the field,” Doss noted. “He’s played them all, and he does it with a smile on his face.” Windermere Prep will get its first taste of game action since its SSAC title painted a big target on its back in the program’s spring game on the road against CFCA. Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@wotimes.com.
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Ruthless nature of playoffs doesn’t negate area success Each week, the West Orange Athlete of the Week feature on Times & Observer arrives in Dr. Phillips boys volleyball’s Winter Garden from Logan Czyzewski. the printer around 8 What these things p.m. on Wednesday, have in common, at after which it is disleast in this instance, tributed to our various is that within roughly stands throughout 48 hours of the paper’s West Orange County. arrival last week, the In last week’s Sports Titans, Lakers, Warsection, the front page riors and Panthers all featured stories on had had their seasons STEVEN Olympia girls lacrosse, come to an end. RYZEWSKI Windermere Prep So, too, had the baseball and West OrCFCA baseball team ange softball. Inside was our and the Foundation Academy
softball team that Tuesday. It took a matter of days for this particular sports editor to go from an impossibly busy guy to twiddling his thumbs with just Olympia baseball left standing. Such is the nature of the state playoffs in any given sport and the ruthless single-elimination playoff brackets they are accompanied by. In the NBA, MLB and NHL, among other sports leagues, playoff series are decided by best-of-seven series. In addition to the way this format provides more games, and therefore more money, it also has another, more functional purpose — it helps to ensure the best team wins. The lesser team may win a game or two, as is the nature of sports, but the belief regarding a seven-game series is that it is a strong enough sample size for fans to feel at peace with the team that has emerged as the victor. Of the teams mentioned above, I’m sure there is at least one that looks at the program that beat it recently and thinks it could take that team in a full series, but we’ll never find out. Frankly, I’m OK with that. Although I can remember a time not too long ago when the regional championship for high school baseball was settled by a best-of-three, I also realize how that simply isn’t a cost-effective means for either the schools or the FHSAA of determining who advances. Which brings me to the my point: Last week is the reality of things. Good teams can stumble in this format, or they can simply run into another very good team. When two very good teams meet one another, such as West Orange and Hagerty
softball, what you end up having is a situation that can, and often does, come down to which way the ball bounces. Reconciling that can mean re-evaluating the role of the state title as a measure of success. Surely, although none of them played for a state title, Olympia girls lacrosse, West Orange softball, Dr. Phillips boys volleyball and even Windermere Prep baseball all had tremendous seasons. Certainly there is value in that. One of the greatest things a program can do is be consistent and have a culture in which, as players come and go with each passing season, the program itself manages to remain a mainstay in the conversation of contention. One of the goals every varsity program should have is relevance on an annual basis. That doesn’t mean a state title can’t figure into the goals set at the onset of a season. When Titans girls lacrosse coach Elyse DeLisle said the next step for her program — after playing in consecutive state semifinals and returning as many players as it will for 2016 — is to play for a state championship, that’s totally reasonable. But perhaps the most underrated aspect about these programs that create these winning cultures is that they play in meaningful games every year, and that’s something some high-school athletes can’t say. So when West Orange softball plays in front of a packed house, with their classmates watching from the tailgates of their trucks in the outfield and the stands packed with parents, that’s an atmosphere that was earned. Several area teams did some amazing things this past spring and didn’t reach their ultimate goal — and that’s all right. State playoff brackets can be a fickle things. I’m thankful they let us come along for the ride.
You guys took the first two sets and set the tone early against Dr. Phillips. How important was that to your success against the Panthers? The big thing was, our team tends to start out slow. We won the first set and our team morale went up. … We were a lot easier on ourselves and put all the pressure on them.
loved playing with him. My dad was a coach, and I started playing in sixth grade and have loved it since.
When they came back to take the next two sets, how did you and your teammates fight off the doubt that you had let a golden opportunity slip away? Once they won those two sets, I pulled them aside and gave them a good pep talk. I told them, “Guys, we have to do this — we won those first two sets, and I’m not letting us throw this away.” We were down in the fifth set but pulled it out. Our libero (Connor Watson) had four or five aces in a row, and that’s what got us going.
Do you play any other sports? I played football until eighth grade, and I’m thinking about playing next year (for Olympia), because it is my senior year, and I might as well try it.
You played well, amassing 15 kills in the biggest win of the season for the team. How rewarding was that? That was probably the best feeling I’ve ever got in the game. It was huge — I never thought in a million years we would beat them. As a team that had its share of ups and downs this spring, how big is it to have this win over an undefeated rival to hang your hat on as you end the season? Our end goal wasn’t even to win state or districts — it was to go out there and beat DP. … I wanted to be the team that beat them. The team has several underclassmen who will be returning for the 2016 campaign. What function does this win serve as a momentum-builder going into the offseason? That was the big talk after the game. Even though we lost to Bishop Moore (in the district final), this is the most momentum we’ve had to end the year. We can definitely win states next year with all this momentum coming with us. How did you get into volleyball? My brother, I think he’s five years older than me, he started playing, and I just
What is the best part of rising up for a big kill during a match? My favorite part is you can tell when you contact the ball really good, and the best feeling is seeing the ball hit the ground.
What are you looking to focus on the most during the upcoming club volleyball season? The big thing is focusing on and working on hitting. I really want to try and get my defense a little better, because I’m a little rusty with that and that would really help. What’s your favorite subject? Biology. I love animals, and I just love nature and that kind of stuff. I’ll probably study biology or some type of organic chemistry in college. What can you see yourself doing for a career? If biology is my thing, I’ll probably become a wildlife biologist or a marine biologist or a veterinarian. But, if volleyball works out, I might go overseas and play for a little before I come back. What are you looking forward to the most about the summer? Club season is a big thing, but just relaxing, really. There’s no more practice every day and school’s ended. I’m really looking forward to relaxing and just playing volleyball. What’s something about you most people don’t know? I fish a lot. I probably fish as much as I play volleyball and not a lot of people know that. What do you like about fishing so much? Just how quiet it is and relaxing. Volleyball is such a loud sport and intense, so it’s good just to go home and relax and fish all day.
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The 2015 West Orange Warriors softball team includes: Kalie Romig Amanda Fleming Kelsey Morrison Lexie Blair Grace Spitulski Madison Hynes Sam Moore Lauren Mathis Amanda Nikhazy Kori Peterson Alex Paulson Taylor VanArsdol Kendall Arcia Sabrina Stutsman Sam Golden Jade Caraway Maggie Wheless Head coach: Todd LaNeave
WINTER GARDEN — It was a game no one deserved to lose, but in the end, the West Orange Warriors’ season came to an end in the Class 8A Region 1 final May 1 against Hagerty in extra innings, 2-1. The battle of the then-No. 1 and No. 3 teams in the state in Class 8A lived up to the hype, as fans in Winter Garden were treated to eight innings of exciting action. “That was one of those games that it could just turn at any point on any given play,” Warriors head coach Todd LaNeave said. “(The girls) battled, and they stuck with it and just came up on the short end.” West Orange pitcher Lauren Mathis found herself in a pitchers’ duel with Hagerty’s Samantha Worrell, a USF signee who, outside of a solo home
run by freshman Lexie Blair, was dominant for most of the night. “I thought we had some really good at-bats against (Worrell), and the girls knew what they were getting into with her; they had a good approach,” LaNeave said. “We did hit some balls well and, unfortunately, what happens at times, (is) some of the better-hit balls are hit right at people.” The Huskies scored the go-ahead run in the top of the eighth, when Worrell’s younger sister, Ashley, homered. The solo shot was originally caught after Warriors center-fielder Jade Caraway covered a remarkable amount of ground to make the catch, just as the ball appeared set to clear the wall in left-center field but lost control on impact with the fence.
It was an unfortunate twist of fate after what had been an impressive effort just to be in position to have a shot at making the play. “I think most center fielders aren’t even going to get to that ball,” LaNeave said. West Orange finished its 2015 campaign with a 28-2 record and a district championship to its credit. Although the Warriors came up short of their ultimate goal, it was another remarkable season in the program’s storied history — and one of which the school and the community can be proud. “When they look back at it — it might make a few days, weeks, whatever — but I think when they look back, they’re going to appreciate the season that they had,” LaNeave said. “It’s going to take time. It’s hard
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FSU signee Sabrina Stutsman and the West Orange Warriors finished the season with a 28-2 record. when it comes to an end like it does.” West Orange will say goodbye to seniors (college in parentheses): Sabrina Stutsman (Florida State), Kelsey
Morrison (Tennessee), Alex Paulson (North Carolina), Amanda Nikhazy (Daytona State), Kendall Arcia (Daytona State) and Kori Peterson (Warner).
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that it is a goal to win the state final.” Headley, a Clemson University signee for track and cross-country, is one of just five seniors on the Titans’ 19-person roster. Key contributors from this year’s squad, such as attacker Ashley Matthews (junior), midfielder Finley Cassidy (freshman) and goalkeeper Tatiana Barnes (sophomore), are all underclassmen who will be
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Despite the disappointment of coming up a game short of the state championship match, the back-to-back trips to the final four reveal a program that is on the up-and-up as one of the state’s elite. “It means a lot that we went back for a second time, but pushing it to the next level is going to be huge for the program,” DeLisle said. “Making it an expectation that we make it to the state final and
returning for DeLisle’s second season at the helm. “Our senior class is going to have a lot of experience next year,” DeLisle said. “We have freshmen and sophomores who were on the field this year playing, which is going to bring back a lot of maturity some other teams don’t see, and that is definitely going to work to our advantage.” The program’s other seniors, who were a part of its rise over their prep careers, were Paula Parlade, Morgan Mikula, Elizabeth Keck and Ashley Aken. Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@wotimes.com.
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Olympia senior Emily Headley, seen here scoring a goal during a win over Timber Creek on April 24, led the Titans with 6 goals in the team’s 20-13 loss to Ponte Vedra in the state semifinals on May 1.
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The Olympia Titans girls lacrosse team’s season ended in the FHSAA state semifinals for a second consecutive season May 1 with a 20-13 loss to Ponte Vedra at IMG Academy in Bradenton. The loss also marked the second consecutive season that the Titans had their season ended by Ponte Vedra — which for a second consecutive season fell to Vero Beach in the FHSAA girls lacrosse state championship match. After falling behind in the game’s early minutes, Olympia (19-3) went into the half trailing the Sharks, 11-5. Where the first half was decidedly in favor of Ponte Vedra, the second half was much more evenly matched, with the Sharks holding just a 9-8 edge over the Titans — who cut the lead to 14-10 before Ponte Vedra (19-4) pulled away. “We did end up making it a three- or four-goal game toward the middle of the second half, and we absolutely were on a run that we could have come back from,” head coach Elyse DeLisle said. “But we let the game get away from us, and it was really hard to recover.” Senior Emily Headley, who overcame flu-like symptoms just to get on the playing field in Bradenton, led Olympia with a game-high six goals and two assists.
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Regional quarterfinals unkind to area programs Three of the four teams that advanced to the state playoffs fell in the first round, though Dr. Phillips and CFCA ended their respective seasons with positive momentum. Of the four West Orange-area baseball teams that earned a place in the FHSAA Regional Playoffs for their respective classifications, three suffered season-ending losses within a span of about 24 hours. No, the regional quarterfinals were not kind to the clubs from West Orange, as Central Florida Christian Academy (Class 2A), Windermere Prep (Class 3A) and Dr. Phillips (Class 8A) all fell on April 29 or 30. The lone survivor to advance to the regional semifinals, which took place Tuesday after press time (results available online at wotimes. com), was Olympia in Class 8A. The Titans (26-1), ranked No. 2 in the nation now by MaxPreps after suffering their first loss of the season in the district final against Apopka, defeated Dr. Phillips on April 29, 3-1 — rallying back after trailing early. Olympia hosted Boone Tuesday afternoon in the Class 8A Region 1 semifinals. For Panthers coach Mike Bradley, the season-ending defeat to a neighborhood rival was tough but made easier because of the way his team — which struggled at times this spring, finishing with a 15-13 record — competed in its final game against the No. 2 team in the country. “I don’t think there’s anything more we could’ve done,” Bradley said. “Our kids competed from pitch No. 1 to the last pitch of the game. We didn’t give anything away. You’ve got to credit Olympia: They’re a darn good baseball team. Sometimes, in the game of baseball, you just get beat.” CFCA took to the road April 29, traveling to take on Seven
ing around like, ‘I think I just won.’” It’s not to say that Phillips and his coach didn’t have faith in him, but prior to that day, the fastest time the two-sport star for the Lions had ever run was a 10.95. So, when he ran a 10.77 in the Class 1A 100-meter state final, it came as a bit of a shock. “In my mind I was like, ‘Did this really just happen?’” Phillips said. “It was so close at the end, I wasn’t even 100% sure. … My coach yelled at me from the stands and put a No. 1 up and let me know that I got first, and all the emotions came rushing. It was an overwhelming feeling.” That’s how Phillips, who will play college football for the Division III Hobart Statesmen in upstate New York this fall, became the first state champion — in any sport — for the
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After leading early, 1-0, the Dr. Phillips Panthers saw their season come to an end in a 3-1 loss to the Olympia Titans, ranked No. 2 in the nation by MaxPreps. Rivers Christian in Lecanto. The Eagles, who finished below .500 at 10-17, competed well in their final game of the season, falling 2-1 in a close ballgame. Of the three teams to suffer defeat, it was Windermere Prep, which hosted Father Lopez Catholic on April 30, that could be the one program with reason to be disappointed. Father Lopez came into the regional matchup with the Lakers, who were 20-3 at the time, just over .500 at 16-14. Despite being an underdog, the visitors from Daytona Beach utilized timely hitting to upset Windermere Prep, 7-3. After trailing 4-0 early, the Lakers cut the lead to one after a bases-clearing double by Julio Montes, but when Father Lopez tacked on another three runs, it effectively sealed the deal to bring home the win. Although the loss for Windermere Prep was a disappointment for a team that had hopes of reaching the state
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See the result from Tuesday’s Class 8A Region 1 Semifinal between the Olympia Titans and Boone Braves, complete with a photo gallery, by visiting wotimes.com. tournament in Fort Myers, the losses for the Panthers and Eagles could be considered high notes for programs that improved throughout the year. “I’ve never coached a team with so much adversity from within and from outside,” Bradley said, reflecting on the spring campaign for Dr. Phillips. “This senior class and Matt Sullivan … they said, ‘It’s enough. We’re going to start playing our brand of baseball.’ From that point on, we started playing competitive baseball.” West Orange, Ocoee and Foundation Academy all fell in the semifinal of their respective district tournaments earlier in April.
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Smith set a personal record in the 400 meters, his signature event, with a silver medal-winning time of 46.90 — the second-fastest time in program history. The Panthers’ 4x400 meter relay team of Bryant Jr., Macon, Smith and Vernon Walker set another program record with a 3:14.23, good for third place at state. Perhaps in the grittiest performance of the day, senior Vernon Walker, known as “Taz,” overcame stumbling out of the blocks in the 110-meter hurdles to win bronze and later would draw the crowd to its feet after hitting a hurdle early in the 300-meter hurdle finals, recovering to turn on the jets to earn a silver medal and effectively clinch the state title for Dr. Phillips at that point in the competition. “I did what I had to do to help my team win,” Walker said. “Individually, I didn’t have the best day, but I still came out on top with the ring, and that’s all that really matters.” Carl Schwartz also accompanied the team as an alternate. Several of the track teams stars were also key playmakers for the Panthers’ football team, which had state title aspiration of its own before coming up short in the regional final — something that may have helped the psyche of those athletes. “It proves that anything can happen — one mistake, and your state title could be gone,” Hogan said. “We just used that edge from football and brought it to track.” It was the first state title in track for Fleitas, who won multiple titles in cross-country while coaching in South Florida. Fleitas and his wife, Angie, who coaches the girls team — which placed 15th at state — moved to take over the Dr. Phillips program before last season and together have led the both squads to new heights.
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private school in south Winter Garden. “That’s just awesome,” Phillips said of the distinction. “The school has done so much for me — the coaches, the teachers have all helped me out.” What could easily be called the race of his life capped a season where Phillips improved greatly under the tutelage of Bohner, who took over the team a few days into the spring season. “He just, consistently throughout the season, just kept knocking little bits of time off,” Bohner said. “Probably the most amazing thing about it is we don’t even have a track.” Indeed, Phillips and his teammates, who combined to put together a banner year for the program, practice on the grass field behind the school’s gymnasium. That mattered little, though, miles from Win-
ter Garden Saturday in Jacksonville. “He took off and ran an absolutely phenomenal race,” Bohner said. “He came out in third or fourth place coming out of the first 40 meters and then just turned into another gear.” The outgoing senior, who has his high school graduation looming in the coming weeks, said he hopes he has helped to set a precedent for things to come with the school’s up-and-coming athletic programs that have already come within striking distance of a state title — most notably with the girls volleyball team finishing as state runner-up. “I’m confident that Foundation will have, going forward, more people to bring back state championships,” Phillips said. “But it’s an absolute honor to be the first.” Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@wotimes.com.
2015 FHSAA TRACK & FIELD FINALS JACKSONVILLE — UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA Below are coverage area individual and relay team state champions, with event and time/distance/height in parentheses, as well as top placers. Top placers include those local athletes or relay teams who placed in the top 10 in the state or better in an event, with the place and event in parentheses.
CLASS 4A STATE CHAMPIONS (BOYS) DR. PHILLIPS: Alvin Bryant Jr. (200 meters, 21.13), 4x800 meter relay team (Emare Hogan, Chris Bradshaw, Mike Macon, Jamari Smith; 7:48.72); OLYMPIA: Macon Rodier (shot put, 55-02.00) TOP PLACERS (BOYS) DR. PHILLIPS: Alvin Bryant Jr. (second, 100 meters), Jamari Smith (second, 400 meters) Vernon Walker (third, 110-meter hurdles; second, 300 meter hurdles), 4x400 meter relay team (third, Jamari Smith, Alvin Bryant Jr., Vernon Walker, Mike Macon); OCOEE: Darryl Gay (ninth, 100 meters; ninth, 200 meters); OLYMPIA: Kyren Hollis (ninth, 800 meters) TOP PLACERS (GIRLS) DR. PHILLIPS: Alahni Wood (fifth, 100-meter hurdles), Jah-Nay Anderson (sixth, Triple jump), 4x400 meter relay team (sixth; Shayla Douglas, Haille Walker, Adajah Irving, Iyanna Ardis), 4x800 meter relay team (fourth; Shayla Douglas, Haille Walker, Adajah Irving, Annika Sison); OCOEE: 4x100 meter relay team (eighth; Monefa Thomas, Laniya White, Makayla Holley, Nathalya McMillion); OLYMPIA: Sharneicia Clark (ninth, 800 meters)
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Windermere Prep’s Franco Martins took home individual state championship honors in the 1,600 meters and the 3,200 meters in Class 1A.
CLASS 1A STATE CHAMPIONS (BOYS) FOUNDATION ACADEMY: Kiande Philips (100 meters, 10.77); WINDERMERE PREP: Franco Martins (1,600, 4:20.39; 3,200, 9:16.67) TOP PLACERS (BOYS) FOUNDATION ACADEMY: Ty Johnson (eighth, 110-meter hurdles); WINDERMERE PREP: Michael Stones (fourth, 400 meters), Rayan Rafae (seventh, Triple jump), 4x400 meter relay team (third; Franco Martins, Mathews Peres, Chris Granjean, Michael Stones) TOP PLACERS (GIRLS) WINDERMERE PREP: 4x100 meter relay team (fifth; Kelly Rowswell, Alexa March, Emily Begovich, Danielle Hercules)
“It’s just a blessing to be a part of it and to do it with my wife; that’s the even bigger part, with our son being only 1 year old,” Fleitas said. “Ty-
ing everything in altogether, it just made it a lot more enjoyable.” Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@wotimes.com.
event through AAU and club competition. “Her work ethic blows me away,” Rick said. “She is one of the hardest-working kids I’ve ever seen — my wife and I coached youth soccer for a while, so we’ve got a lot of athletes to compare her with.” Although Courtney likes soccer — it was her mom’s chosen sport, and she especially likes the team element of the game — she has no misgivings about how she prioritizes her interests. “(Soccer is) really my ‘fun sport,’” Courtney said. “Track is the sport I want to be great in.” That pursuit of greatness has had a favorable impact on the relationship between the father and daughter, as his role as her main coach creates plenty of time to bond. “My favorite part of training is probably being with my dad,” Courtney said. “We joke around a lot.” Courtney gets nervous when she talks about Saturday’s meet, remembering she didn’t perform up to her potential as a seventh-grader, though she has improved markedly. Courtney placed
30th last year, but her first time at a meet this year would have been good enough for a 15th-place finish. That improvement, paired with a desire to get further acclimated to the big-meet atmosphere and running in front of larger crowds, are the real goals for the meet on Saturday, Rick said. “What I talk to her about is, ‘You don’t have to be the best in eighth grade, you don’t have to be the best in ninth grade — you just have to improve year over year,’” Rick said. “We still want her to compete just for that experience, the big-meet experience. … We’re really working toward high school.” How Courtney will do when she suits up as a West Orange Warrior, and whether she one day suits up for the Seminoles, are things that the Cochranes will learn in time. For now, what’s ahead of Courtney is Saturday’s meet and a busy summer schedule. Good thing she has a proud dad to help her along the way. “I’m extremely proud of her efforts and everything she does in soccer and track,” Rick said. Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@wotimes.com.
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FOOTGOLF by Zak Kerr | Staff Writer
JUST FOR KICKS Zak Kerr, a staff writer who also played soccer in school, prepares to “tee off” while playing footgolf for the first time at Windermere Country Club.
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Staff writer Zak Kerr and Sports Editor Steven Ryzewski hit the links at Windermere Country Club for a round of footgolf.
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ate last year, I was in contact with Steve Crane for a story Sports Editor Steven Ryzewski ended up writing on footgolf, a game exactly like golf except that legs and soccer balls replace clubs and golf balls (with hole sizes to the scale of a soccer ball, of course). As a former high-school soccer player with quirky interests — with unique games chief among them — I had a feeling this upstart game would be up my alley. Steven and I had the opportunity to try the game last Thursday at Windermere Country Club with Crane, who has played both soccer and footgolf professionally in Europe and is trying to grow footgolf in West Orange. We were the first to play footgolf on the course at Windermere Country Club, which would explain some of the looks we got from golfers along the way as the courses overlapped. Crane and his friend named Long greeted us with a golf cart, soccer balls and ball markers, which might actually be custom poker chips. He took us to the footgolf practice green, where I re-acclimated myself to kicking a soccer ball on uneven grassy terrain like my high school’s
home field. Crane lifted a plastic circle about the size of a manhole cover from the practice area, revealing a giant golf hole for us to putt at and get a feel for the technique. I noticed that rolls in footgolf are unlike those in golf — you really need to hit it straight on the hole at just the right speed for the ball to go in and stay in, with some of my moderate taps from short distances bouncing in and out of the cup. This prompted Crane to nickname me Leadfoot, which was going to be my objective from the tees all along. We took turns setting our balls on the grass of the first tee zone, similar to a setup for a free kick, with the green usually within a kick or two because of how far the balls rolled — I don’t think there was a hole even 200 yards from its tee. Like a lot of casual golfers with more of a putt-putt than Bubba Watson mentality, I just wanted to kick the ball as far as I could at least a few times and have fun watching it hook miserably away from the direction I intended. My first kick was a dud, though, and it ended up dribbling like more of a draw to my left. Still, as was the theme for much of the course for us all,
I was able to recover from a bad kick with a good one from almost wherever, which was a pleasant difference from golf, where making up for a bad shot often costs another. I was still struggling to find the proper force to put into putts on the first hole, so I kicked the ball back and forth past the first hole like many putt-putt players have throughout the years and ended up with a six for bogey. But this later happened even to Crane once, perhaps in an attempt to prove he is not a robot. I learned after a few holes that finesse was more important than power not only in the short game, but from the tee, too. Crane had a measured approach to each kick, with his tee kicks looking more like warm-up passes than the goal kicks I was trying to clobber. He let the ball and the terrain do as much of the work for him as they could, and his approach to putts surprised me more than anything on the day — they were deliberate toe pokes, a cardinal sin in soccer! As Steven and I became more experienced and comfortable, we started pondering our kicks a bit more and trying to get rolls in line with the tilt of each green.
Soon, the sand traps and water hazards of the golf course affected our course, too, with hills and trees often obstructing our path to the hole. We landed in the bunkers a few times, where the rule was for each kick to be at a standstill, but nobody ended up in the water, although I tempted fate a couple of times in that regard. By the time we left, I had three takeaways: 1. Footgolf can definitely work, both as a competitive sport and as something to just casually try for recreation like putt-putt. Whether anyone has a background in either soccer or golf is not important, which makes it even more sensible for golf-course owners to invest in it and attract more revenue by means of a broader customer base, unless they prefer exclusivity. 2. It provides decent exercise and is just something fun to do whether you score a birdie or a bogey, unlike what sports culture often makes some of our most popular games. The point of a game is to have fun, after all, right? 3. I am a better footgolfer than Steven: I had 54 strokes (+5) through our 12 holes; he had 58, thanks to a quadruple-bogey on Hole 5. Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@ wotimes.com.
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Exploring the psyche behind the training OK, so I left you at the conclusion of my last column with a few questions to think about. “What do you want?” “What do you know?” “How bad do you want it?” “When do you want it by?” And, last but certainly not least, “Do you have a track record of staying the course?” This time, I’m going to dive into the first of those questions, and eventually, we’ll have a better idea of how CrossFit fits as an option to achieve your goals. So, what do you want? From my experience, in fitness there really are only three key roots that our goals all lead to — the understanding of who and what you prioritize most, can aid in your LUIS training. RODRIGUEZ 1. Attracting a mate. This is as basic and primitive as it gets, but really — why do we want to look better? “Because I’d feel better about myself.” Sure, but why would looking better make you feel better about yourself? I hope you’re following where this line of questioning leads. Many of us want to embark on fitness to be “sexy” and attractive, which, at the end of the day, amounts to the desire to “attract a mate.” 2. Being the alpha. We call this group the “fire-breathers” — they want to be in better shape for the innate and primal reason of dominance. This one is pretty easily explained, even if we don’t live in straw huts with spears and clubs anymore. Sure, we don’t have to protect our home and family from wolves, bears and wild animals. But does that mean that the desire no longer lies within us to be stronger, faster and more dominant than our would-be threats? Isn’t the desire to be the alpha — the best — why we enjoy competition so much? 3. Vitality. Many of us approach fitness from the desire to feel alive or from the understanding that the health of our body relates directly to the length and quality of our lives. We want to feel good, and it feels good to be healthy — to sleep well, wake up fresh and have an overall sense of well-being. We know that no one lives forever and that, in many cases, our life expectancy sits completely in the hands of our creator. But here is where “being a good steward with our temple” is completely within our control (“temple” referring biblically to our bodies). If we eat well, exercise and reduce stress, we can improve the health and condition of our bodies. We can live better and longer by improving our habits. Nearly all personal fitness goals source to these three core desires. They are in no specific order — some will prioritize vitality over attracting a mate, where others prioritize being the alpha. This is truly personal and specific to each individual. It is important for you to know and understand what you really want before embarking on a fitness program. Something that emphasizes competition may deter someone seeking vitality where it would drive an alpha to be his or her best. Similarly, weight loss-specific programs may excite someone wanting to attract their mate, where it would leave an alpha wanting more. Luis Rodriguez is the owner, operator and head coach at WinStrong CrossFit on Winter Garden Vineland Road in Winter Garden.
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This home, at 8786 Lake Tibet Court in Cypress Point, sold April 17, for $2.9 million. It features six bedrooms, six-and-one-half baths, a pool and 8,451 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $343.15. For complete sales reports, visit wotimes.com.
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A home in the Cypress Point community in West Orange County topped the area’s sales from April 17 to 23. The home at 8786 Lake Tibet Court, Orlando, sold April 17, for $2.9 million. Built in 1995, it has six bedrooms, sixand-one-half baths, a pool and 8,451 square feet. The price per square foot is $343.15.
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The home at 8311 Lake Crowell Circle, Orlando, sold April 21, for $354,000. Built in 1999, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,596 square feet. The price per square foot is $136.36. The home at 10126 Culpepper Court, Orlando, sold April 21, for $350,000. Built in 1988, it has four bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,988 square feet. The price per square foot is $176.06.
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The town house at 8344 Via Verona, Orlando, sold April 17, for $377,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, two-and-onehalf baths and 2,547 square feet. The price per square foot is $148.02. The home at 4149 Winderlakes Drive, Orlando, sold April 20, for $322,500. Built in 1983, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,084 square feet. The price per square foot is $154.75.
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The condo at 6648 Time Square Ave., No. 104, Orlando, sold April 20, for $110,000. Built in 2000, it has two bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,548 square feet. The price per square foot is $71.06.
MADISON AT METROWEST
The condo at 2564 Robert Trent Jones Drive, No. 1331, Orlando, sold April 18, for $61,000. Built in 1995, it has one bedroom, one bath and 674 square feet. The price per square foot is $90.50.
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The home at 2413 Christammy Court, Orlando, sold April 20, for $423,000. Built in 1999, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,184 square feet. The price per square foot is $132.85. The home at 8157 Saint Andrews Circle, Orlando, sold April 21, for $280,000. Built in 1996, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,152 square feet. The price per square foot is $130.11.
OAKLAND JOHNS LANDING
The home at 804 Huntsville Road, Gotha, sold April 17, for $390,000. Built in 1999, it has five bedrooms, three-andone-half baths, a pool and 3,182 square feet. The price per square foot is $122.56.
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The condo at 6160 Westgate Drive, No. 302, Orlando, sold April 20, for $60,000. Built in 1988, it has one bedroom, one bath and 1,228 square feet. The price per square foot is $48.86.
The home at 7340 Westpointe Blvd., No. 313, Orlando, sold April 22, for $83,900 (REO/
The home at 483 Orionvista Way, Oakland, sold April 21, for $269,900 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 3,356 square feet. The price per square foot is $80.42. The home at 604 Johns Landing Way, Oakland, sold April 17, for $260,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2001, it has five bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 3,692 square feet. The price per square foot is $70.42.
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The town house at 8550 Pomelo Tree Lane, Orlando, sold April 22, for $190,000. Built in 1981, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,380 square feet. The price per square foot is $137.68.
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The home at 454 Fern Meadow Loop, Ocoee, sold April 22, for $259,000. Built in 1997, it has five bedrooms, three-andone-half baths, a pool and 2,840 square feet. The price per square foot is $91.20.
LAKE RIDGE
The home at 32 Lakeview St., Ocoee, sold April 17, for $159,000. Built in 1984, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,809 square feet. The price per square foot is $87.89.
OCOEE COMMONS
The home at 922 Hire Circle, Ocoee, sold April 20, for $253,575 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 3,039 square feet. The price per square foot is $83.44.
VINEYARDS
The home at 418 Merlot Drive, Ocoee, sold April 23, for $251,500 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, four baths a pool and 3,180 square feet. The price per square foot is $79.09.
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The town house at 512 Fortanini Circle, Ocoee, sold April 23, for $130,000. Built in 2009, it has two bedrooms, twoand-one-half baths and 1,346 square feet. The price per square foot is $96.58.
WINDSOR LANDING
The home at 3336 Beazer Drive, Ocoee, sold April 22, for $470,000. Built in 2003, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,729 square feet. The price per square foot is $126.04.
WEST ORANGE MILLIONAIRES ROW
The home at 9251 Kilgore Road, Orlando, sold April 23, for $1.6 million. Built in 2008, it has five bedrooms, five-andone-half baths, a pool and 7,665 square feet. The price per square foot is $208.74.
PEMBROOKE
The home at 2716 Grantham Court, Orlando, sold April 23, for $224,000. Built in 1989, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,894 square feet. The price per square foot is $118.27.
RESERVE AT CYPRESS POINT
The home at 8830 Grey Hawk Point, Orlando, sold April 17, for $860,000. Built in 2003, it has five bedrooms, four-andone-half baths, a pool and 5,443 square feet. The price per square foot is $158.
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The condo at 1043 S. Hiawassee Road, No. 3112, Orlando, sold April 20, for $73,000. Built in 1989, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 836 square feet. The price per square foot is $87.32.
WILLOWWOOD
The home at 8444 French Oak Drive, Orlando, sold April 20, for $355,000. Built in 1984, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,620 square feet. The price per square foot is $135.50.
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The home at 3420 Wild Myrtle Court, Windermere, sold April 17, for $414,119 (REO/ bank owned). Built in 1983, it has four bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,666 square feet. The price per square foot is $155.33.
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The home at 9108 Down Crest Way, Windermere, sold April 20, for $530,000. Built in 1994, it has four bedrooms, two baths, three half-baths, a pool and 2,975 square feet. The price per square foot is $178.15.
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The town house at 12555 Cruxbury Drive, Windermere, sold April 20, for $155,000. Built in 2005, it has two bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,211 square feet. The price per square foot is $127.99.
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The home at 7033 Bramlea Lane, Windermere, sold April 22, for $271,000. Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,229 square feet. The price per square foot is $121.58.
MAGNOLIA PARK
The home at 4481 Begonia Court, Widermere, sold April 21, for $530,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2000, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,263 square feet. The price per square foot is $162.43.
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The home at 11240 Bridge House Road, Windermere, sold April 21, for $2.1 million. Built in 2006, it has five bedrooms, five baths, three half-baths, a pool and 6,141 square feet. The price per square foot is $341.96.
SUMMERPORT
The home at 13786 Bluebird Pond Road, Windermere, sold April 23, for $344,900. Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths, a
pool and 2,748 square feet. The price per square foot is $125.51. The home at 13954 Ivory Gardenia Ave., Windermere, sold April 17, for $308,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2006, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,213 square feet. The price per square foot is $95.86.
TOWN OF WINDERMERE
The home at 230 W. Fifth Ave., Windermere, sold April 20, for $330,000. Built in 1975, it has three bedrooms, two-and-onehalf baths and 2,105 square feet. The price per square foot is $156.77.
WINTER GARDEN BLACK LAKE PARK
The home at 758 Rainfall Drive, Winter Garden, sold April 20, for $385,700 (REO/ bank owned). Built in 2006, it has five bedrooms, threeand-one-half baths and 4,009 square feet. The price per square foot is $96.21.
BRANDY CREEK
The home at 1324 Brandy Lake View Circle, Winter Garden, sold April 21, for $265,000. Built in 2000, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,832 square feet. The price per square foot is $144.65.
CARRIAGE POINTE
The home at 1929 Jean Marie Drive, Winter Garden, sold April 22, for $376,500. Built in 2006, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,283 square feet. The price per square foot is $114.68.
COBBLESTONE OF WINTER GARDEN
The home at 321 Black Springs Lane, Winter Garden, sold April 22, for $300,000. Built in 2007, it has five bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 3,290 square feet. The price per square foot is $91.19.
COVINGTON PARK
The home at 613 Bainbridge Loop, Winter Garden, sold April 17, for $225,000. Built in 2012, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,532 square feet. The price per square foot is $146.87.
DANIELS LANDING
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DEERFIELD PLACE
The home at 215 Spring Leap Circle, Winter Garden, sold April 17, for $277,000. Built in 2005, it has five bedrooms, three baths and 2,750 square feet. The price per square foot is $100.73.
INDEPENDENCE/ SIGNATURE LAKES
The home at 15772 Avenue of the Arbors, Winter Garden, sold April 17, for $281,900. Built in 2014, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 2,226 square feet. The price per square foot is $126.64. The home at 7124 Broomshedge Trail, Winter Garden, sold April 17, for $235,000. Built in 2011, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,657 square feet. The price per square foot is $141.82.
ORCHARD HILLS
The home at 4444 Old Sycamore Loop, Winter Garden, sold April 17, for $283,500. Built in 2015, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,904 square feet. The price per square foot is $148.90.
RESERVE AT CARRIAGE POINTE
The home at 15509 Sandfield Loop, Winter Garden, sold April 17, for $476,961. Built in 2014, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 4,010 square feet. The price per square foot is $118.94.
STONE CREEK
The home at 15249 Harrowgate Way, Winter Garden, sold April 20, for $207,000. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,857 square feet. The price per square foot is $111.47.
STONEYBROOK WEST
The home at 2407 Oakington St., Winter Garden, sold April 20, for $252,000. Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,755 square feet. The price per square foot is $143.59.
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5 Acres -approx.1.5 acres flat land on gravel road with electricity. Approx. 3.5 acres down mountain side with creek near property line; triangle shaped. Great sunsets (facing west). Land taxes $155 /year. Only 2 neighbors nearby. Very peaceful, occasional deer running through property. Closest town is Monterey. Located between Cookeville and Crossville Tenn. -$38,000.Call 407-697-2386. 5/7ma
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PUBLIC AUCTION Center Brothers, Inc. Tues, May 12th at 10am 4020 University Blvd Ct, Jacksonville, FL 32217 Acoustical Contractor Supplies, Access Flooring, Drywall Accessories, Steel Framing Studs, Vehicles, Warehouse Equip., Office Furniture, Computers & more! 15% BP - Onsite only Assignment Case #16-2015-CA002349 www.moeckerauctions.com / (800) 840-BIDS AB-1098 AU-3219, Eric Rubin 5/7fcan
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GEORGEOUS 3 bdrm. 2 ba. Very open floor plan, DEN/OFFICE, FORMAL DINING, LIVING/GREAT ROOM, FIREPLACE, BREAKFAST AREA, INSIDE LAUNDRY, SCREENED LANAI, SPA, SPARKLING SOLAR HEATED POOL, privacy fenced back yard... KITCHEN features, 42” beautiful WOOD cabinets, GRANITE countertops, STAINLESS STEEL appliances all STAY!!! Close to West Orange Trail, 408, 429 and Turnpike.
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ADOPTION- A childless young, happily married, couple in our 30s (he33/she-36) seek to adopt. Will be hands-on mom & devoted dad. Financial security. Expenses paid. Jackie & Mike. 1-888-279-8055 Adam Sklar #0150789 5/7fcan
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PROBLEMS with the IRS or State Taxes? Wall & Associates can settle for a fraction of what you owe! Results may vary. Not a solicitation for legal services. 877.330.3429 5/7fcan
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Adoption- Enthusiastic, active, devoted couple seek to adopt and create adventurous family. Allowed expenses paid. Hillary/Joel. 1-800-5151005. Susan Stockham FL#0342521 5/7fcan
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REAL ESTATE MOUNTAIN LAND BARGAINS. Direct flights from all FL airports. 1 hour from Atlanta. Estate sized parcels up to 80% off starting at $29,900. Call (888)593-9848 ext. 102. 5/7fcan
4 Bdrm. 2 Ba. This is a TRADITIONAL SALE, NOT a short sale or bank owned. No rear neighbors! Travertine tile, throughout except for bdrms and living rm. Formal living & dining rms, family rm with wood burning fireplace, kitchen with breakfast nook, breakfast bar, pantry and all kitchen appliances stay! Inside laundry rm, split bdrm plan, large master bdrm adjoined by master bath, garden tub, separate shower, his/her closets, dual sinks. Screened lanai, pool, heated spa, open wood deck off of lanai, fenced yard. Asking only $294,900. PAT SHARR Realty
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Antique & Upscale Garage Sale - Saturday, May 9th. 413 Courtlea Creek Dr., Winter Garden. Hummel, Lladro, Wedgewood, Mary Gregory, Early 1900's Victrola, 1914 National Cash Register, Civil War Sword, TIffany Floor Lamp, Antique Lamps, Meissen Platter. Collectibles, Craft Show Display Racks, 8' & 6' Furniture, Highwaymen Paintings & Other Paintings, Cape Fear Man of War Fishing Pole. 5/7lm
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