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Chris Young to headline Ocoee Founders’ Day
Grammy-nominated recording artist Chris Young, as well as Kellie Pickler and the Bellamy Brothers, will perform at Ocoee’s 21st Annual Founders’ Day Festival. The free, two-day event is scheduled for Nov. 7-8 at Bill Breeze Park, 125 N. Lakeshore Drive. Young, who has five No. 1 songs on his resume, will headline the concerts on Nov. 8. The Bellamy Brothers, from Pasco County, and the Swon Brothers also will perform that day. On Nov. 7, country artist Pickler will headline the concerts. She gained fame on “American Idol” and, in 2013, enjoyed a win on ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars.” Local band Spayed Koolie and several other local artists also will perform on Nov. 7. The Founders’ Day Festival will include carnival rides, a fireworks show, games, food vendors, arts and crafts at the Marketplace, a family fishing tournament, a classic car show and the Chick-fil-A 5k and Kids Fun Run benefitting Smile for a Lifetime-West Orange Chapter. To learn more, visit ocoeefoundersfestival.org.
Blood Drive
American Legion, Hugh T. Gregory Post 63, in conjunction with the Florida Blood Centers, will conduct a blood drive from 2-7 p.m. Thursday, July 3, at the Post, 271 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. Each pint of blood donated equals three lives saved. Donors receive free movie vouchers. The Post will be open with refreshments available.
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Oakland cops patrol trail on 2 wheels
In brief Orange County Utilities will not collect garbage or recycling on this Friday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday. Customers with garbage collection on Friday will receive garbage service the following Tuesday. Customers with recycling collection on Friday will receive recycling service the following Friday. Bulky items will not be collected during the holiday week. To learn more, visit ocfl.net/ utilities/, call (407) 836-6601 or email Solid.Waste@ocfl. net.
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By Shari Roach
The Oakland Police Department recently received a grant of $1,000 to purchase a new bicycle — an effective tool for patrolling the West Orange Trail and town streets. The police force was approved for a Justice Assistance Grant from the Federal Department of Law Enforcement as reimbursement after they purchased the new Cannondale Bicycle, complete with lights for the back along with other safety features and police decals. “We are happy to receive any amount of grant funding,” Oakland Police Chief Steve Thomas said. “And it just so Photo by Shari Roach happens that the West Orange Trail runs right through OakOakland Police officers Brandon McDonnell, left, and Chris Creegan patrol the West land. [Bikes] can get places Orange Trail on their specially equipped police bikes. Creegan rides the department’s where cars can’t, and with so many people using the trail, newest Cannondale bike – popular among law enforcement.
it is important to have a presence there.” The bicycle has been in use for about six months now, joining two others already a part of the department. Chief Thomas said it creates a “community-police model,” allowing the officers to become closer to the community and really interact with the residents of Oakland and others passing through on the trail. “The officer is among the residents,” Chief Thomas said. “A car is kind of a barrier. On a bike, the communication is more open. People aren’t as concerned with the presence of the officers. It is more casual and puts the officer in the same environment as the residents.” The bicycles have not only (See Bikes, 6A)
West Orange is hopping with new home construction By Tony Judnich
From Ocoee to Winter Garden and Horizon West, new residential construction in West Orange County continues to roar along on a redhot pace. In Ocoee, Orlando-based homebuilder Avex Homes recently announced plans to build 68 town homes at Westyn Bay, a gated community off Ocoee Apopka Road and Westyn Bay Boulevard. The first building at Townhomes at Westyn Bay could open before October, Avex
Homes officials said. Priced from the mid $100s, these residences will range from 1,515 to 1,817 square feet. In Winter Garden, Columbus, Ohio-based M/I Homes just introduced a series of new designs for many of its homes at Hickory Hammock, at Marsh Road and Stoneybrook West Parkway on Johns Lake. This neighborhood will include 500 homes that range from 1,857 to 5,266 square feet and are priced from $286,990 to (See Homes, 6A)
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Ongoing residential construction in West Orange County includes development of the Hickory Hammock neighborhood at Marsh Road and Stoneybrook West Parkway in Winter Garden.
DeWitt awarded road improvement contract for Avalon, 50 By Peter Gordon
The Winter Garden City Commission awarded a contract for public improvements to the intersection of Avalon Road and State Road 50 to DeWitt Excavating Inc. Commissioners approved a total project amount of $192,271.75, which includes a 10% contingency. DeWitt’s bid was the lowest of the two received. Commissioner Colin Sharman asked Don Cochran, assistant city manager for public services, why the city
only received two bids for this project. Cochran said the city required the improvements be finished before school started. In order to make sure the work could be finished on time, the city shortened the bidding process from 30 to 21 days. Cochran said some companies that didn’t bid might have committed to work on other projects that conflict with this one. Sharman said, “If people are too busy to bid, we can expect prices will be going up.” DeWitt Excavating was already working on other
public improvement projects in Winter Garden, which reduced the company’s mobilization costs and made it easier for it to make the lowest bid. In May, commissioners awarded DeWitt contracts for the Vineland Road reconstruction and the North Dillard Street Phase 4 projects. In other business, commissioners: • proclaimed July Water Safety Awareness month. (See Winter Garden, 6A)
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The West Orange Times has implemented a few changes in this week’s edition. You will find our new Community Calendar on 2A. Obituaries are now on 12A. And we have added a Weather feature, which can be found on 13A with our “I Love West Orange” photo of the week.
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When completed, the new water storage tank (foreground) will stand about as high as the existing pump station (in back).
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Town proceeding with water tank work By Amy Quesinberry Rhode
Residents are starting to see some vertical progress at Oakland’s VanderLey Park, where the town is vigorously working on construction of its long-awaited water storage tank and pumping facility. Scaffolding is in place to assist crews while they build the steel infrastructure with-
in the concrete tank walls. The massive project is costing Oakland nearly $1.8 million. The town took out a 20-year loan from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and this loan is secured by the town’s water rates. The three major components of the project are the high-service pumping facil-
ity ($425,000), the replacement raw water pipeline that connects the Speer Park water well to the new pumping station, and the 500,000-gallon water storage tank (which together cost $630,000). The cost of the electrical and control equipment is $195,000. There was some controversy when the town commission voted in 2010 to
construct the tank in VanderLey Park, which is east of the town center, but the elected officials have devised a plan that will make it less obtrusive. Oakland spent an extra $40,000 to partially bury the storage tank to minimize the height. The tank will be about as tall as the existing pump station in the park: 16
feet. An additional five feet will be below ground. Another $130,000 is being spent on lush landscaping and park amenities, including sidewalks to connect VanderLey Park to the West Orange Trail, two large covered picnic pavilions and stormwater improvements. The town is still (See Tanks, 6A)
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THURSDAY, JULY 3
Family Movie NIght — takes place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 3, at the Winter Garden Branch Library, 805 E. Plant St., Winter Garden. (407) 835-7323.
Photoshop Level 1 — takes place at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 3, at the Winter Garden Branch Library, 805 E. Plant St., Winter Garden. (407) 835-7323.
Photoshop Level 2 — takes place at noon Thursday, July 3, at the Winter Garden Branch Library, 805 E. Plant St., Winter Garden. (407) 835-7323. Photoshop Level 3 — takes place at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 3, at the Winter Garden Branch Library, 805 E. Plant St., Winter Garden. (407) 835-7323. Photoshop Level 4 — takes place at 4 p.m. Thursday, July 3, at the Winter Garden Branch Library, 805 E. Plant St., Winter Garden. (407) 835-7323. “Vintage Favorite” Film — showing of “Cassablanca” is at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 3, at the Garden Theatre in Winter Garden, 160 W. Plant St. The film is part of the Summer Movie Series and tickets are $5 general admission. To purchase, visit the box office two hours prior or go to gardentheatre.org.
WORWF General Meeting – buffet is at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 3, at the Windermere Country Club, 2710 Butler Bay Drive. N., Windermere. The West Orange Republican Women, Federated meeting takes place at noon. The cost is $18. Guest speakers include the 9th District Forum, Jorge Bonilla, Carol Platt and Peter Vivaldi. To RSVP, e-mail worw.federated@gmail.com.
FRIDAY, JULY 4
11th Annual All American Kids Parade and Breakfast — begins at 8 a.m. Friday, July 4, at the Winter Garden Masonic Lodge, 230 Bay St., Winter Garden. Breakfast will be served from 8-10 a.m.; the parade begins at 10 a.m. The Winter Garden Heritage Foundation celebrates its 11th year of the event. Free decorations are provided for participants to
decorate their bikes, wagons, scooters or themselves. (407) 6563244.
Party in the Park — takes place from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, July 4, at Newton Park, 29 W. Garden Ave., Winter Garden. Fireworks will light up the sky over Lake Apopka. The public is welcome.
SATURDAY, JULY 5
Nehrling Gardens Tour — open garden and volunteer days take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the first and second Saturdays of the month at 2267 Hempel Ave., Gotha. To schedule a tour on another day, contact info@ nehrlinggardens.org.
all day on Tuesday, July 8, at Al Fresco in Winter Garden, 146 W. Plant St. The Jimmy Crabtree Cancer Fund will receive 10% of the proceeds. Visit jccancerfund. org for more information.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9
Logan’s Roadhouse “Raise The Steaks” Fundraiser Night — takes place beginning at 4 p.m. Monday, July 7, at Logan’s Roadhouse, 7840 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando. Logan’s Roadhouse will donate 15% of your pre-tax dining check back to the American Cancer Society. (407) 351-4599.
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MONDAY, JULY 7
Environmental Summer Camp — program takes place Monday, July 7, through Friday, July 11, at the Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machete Trail, Oakland. This year’s theme is “Going Native,” and focuses on the natural sciences, Florida history and prehistory and local plant and animal life. This week is for campers entering sixth, seventh or eighth grade. (407) 905-0054. Vacation Bible School — weeklong event takes place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, July 7, through Friday, July 11, at Ocoee Oaks United Methodist Church, 201 S. Clarke Road. The theme is “Wilderness Escape Camp.” Dinner will be offered at 6 p.m., with a $3 donation per person. The program will start at 6:30 p.m. and is open to the public. (407) 2930700.
Self-Defense Class — takes place at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 10. Ocoee Police Department officers will present the free self-defense awareness and familiarization exchange class for women. The duration is three hours and is limited to the first 15 eligible participants. Attendees must be at least 13 years old. Preference will be given to Ocoee residents. (407) 905-3160, Ext. 3024.
Summer Sports with i9 — begins Saturday, July 12. Boys and girls ages 4 to 14 can register for indoor basketball at Bridgewater Middle School and flag football and soccer at Foundation Academy with i9 Sports. All skill levels are welcome, and there are no tryouts. Practices are held once a week. To register, go to i9sports.com or call (407) 288-8422.
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American Legion Bingo Night — takes place at 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, at the post building, 271 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. (407) 656-6361. American Legion Meeting — takes place at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month, at the post building, 271 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. Members who are unable to drive to the post meetings can schedule a ride by calling (407) 399-9649 before 6 p.m. on the Wednesday before. (407) 656-6361.
“Vintage Favorite” Film — showing of “Cool Hand Luke” takes place at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 10, at the Garden Theatre in Winter Garden, 160 W. Plant St. The film is part of the theater’s Summer Movie Series and tickets are $5 general admission. To purchase, visit the box office two hours prior or go to gardentheatre.org.
Elks Lodge Bingo Night — games take place at 6 p.m. Thursdays, at the Winter Garden Elks Lodge, 700 Ninth St. The public is invited to participate.
FRIDAY, JULY 11
Fridays on the Plaza — takes place from 7-9 p.m. Fridays, at 56 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. For more, visit cwgdn.com.
Youth Fitness Camp — takes place from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, July 7, through Friday, July 11, at the Orange County Orlando Magic Recreation Center, 309 S. West Crown Point Road, Winter Garden. Open to ages 9 to 14. A variety of sports and games are offered during this week. The cost is $25. (407) 254-9304.
“Cult Classic” Film — showing of “Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life” takes place at 7 p.m. Friday, July 11, at the Garden Theatre in Winter Garden, 160 W. Plant St. The film is part of the theater’s Summer Movie Series and tickets are $5 general admission. To purchase, visit the box office two hours prior or go to gardentheatre. org.
TUESDAY, JULY 8
SATURDAY, JULY 12
Dine at Al Fresco — takes place
takes place the second Saturday of every month, at the Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machete Trail, Oakland. (407) 905-0054.
Take a Hike — free hiking program
Family Swim Night — takes place at 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays at the Farnsworth Pool in Winter Garden, 1 Surprise Drive. The event will end Aug. 6. Call (407) 656-4111 for more information.
Macaroni Mania Mondays — takes place at 3:30 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month, at the Windermere Branch Library, 530 Main St., Windermere. (407) 8357323.
Ocoee Food Truck Fridays and Movie in the Park — takes place beginning at 6 p.m. the third Friday of each month, at Bill Breeze Park, 125 N. Lakeshore Drive. (407) 905-3180 or visit ocoee.org.
Ocoee Lions Club — meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month, at the Ocoee Lions Club building, 108 Taylor St., Ocoee. For more, visit ocoeelionsclub.org.
Rotary Club of Ocoee — meets at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, at The Withers-Maguire House, 16 W. Oakland Ave., Ocoee. For more, visit ocoeerotary.org.
Rotary Club of Winter Garden — meets at 12:50 p.m. Tuesdays, at Tanner Hall, 29 W. Garden Ave., Winter Garden. For more, visit rotaryclubofwintergarden.org.
Senior Time — meetings take place from 10 a.m. to noon every Tuesday, at the West Orange Neighborhood Center for Families, 303 S. West Crown Point Road, Winter Garden. The program is geared toward seniors. Participants can enjoy activities, exercises, games, reading and snacks. (407) 905-5100. West Orange Kiwanis Club — meets at 6 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month, at The Attic Door, 28 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. For more information, visit floridakiwanis.com/clubview_. asp?club=West%20Orange. Windermere Farmers Market — takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays at the Town Hall, 520 Main St., Windermere. The event is presented by the Windermere Downtown Business Committee and features fresh produce, arts and crafts, breads, cheeses and more.
Winter Garden Art Association Artist Open Studio Wednesdays — takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, at the studio, 127 S. Boyd St., Winter Garden. Members free; guests $10. (407) 347-7996 or info@wgart.org.
Winter Garden Farmers Market — takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, at the Downtown Pavilion, 104 S. Lakeview Ave. Choose from a large selection of vendors with fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade items, flowers and more. Live music takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Letters to the editor Dear America…
By Harriette Grimes
I don’t write very many letters. Most of my writing time is given to this weekly column I call “a bite of life.” I call it “a bite of life” because I write about everyday, ordinary things that happen in life. Some are happy, some are funny, some are sad, some are nostalgic, some are inspirational, some are insightful, some are just happenings, but they are all possible because I live here in America. Let me congratulate you, America, on your 238th birthday and the soon-to-be 227th birthday of the Constitution of the United States. And let me thank you for the words we Americans know as the Bill of Rights. I’m sure you’re aware that some Americans believe they are above the Constitution and the Bill of Rights and don’t have to abide by them. But stay strong and hang in there, America. I know you will continue to survive. Let me give you an example of what I mean. Long before you ever existed, America, the world was given a set of rules to live by. They were called the Ten Commandments. The fact that not everyone chose to live by them is one reason you came into existence. But, even though the Ten Commandments have not always been honored, the world is still here and most people are still striving to be better persons and live useful lives. So, yes, America, you will become even greater and purer as you continue to endure. And your importance in the world will keep growing as you always endeavor to show other countries the real meaning of freedom. I know you’re not perfect, America, and as much as I hate to admit it, I’m not either. But because of you, I have opportunities and choices that many people don’t have. I know and you know that you can’t be perfect until all my fellow Americans and I are perfect. But I admire you, America, for striving for perfection. Ever since World War II when I learned the song “The White Cliffs of Dover,” I’ve prayed for “Johnny to go to sleep in his own little room again,” and for “Tomorrow, when the world is free.” I thank you, America, for all the heroes who have fought to bring about that “Tomorrow, when the world is free.” I honor the memory of all those who died fighting for “Johnny to go to sleep in his own
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little room again.” I salute all Americans who, with pride, wear and have worn the service uniforms of our country. America, I know I can’t write like Thomas Jefferson or Benjamin Franklin or lead our troops like George Washington or Norman Schwarzkopf or negotiate like Henry Kissinger or James Baker. And I wasn’t elected to govern like Harry Truman or Bill Clinton. I know I can’t do those things. I think about the old man who was walking along the beach one dawn. A younger man noticed the old man was picking up starfish and flinging them into the sea. “Why are you doing that?” the younger man asked. The old man replied that the starfish would die if left stranded up on the beach because the sun would dry them out. “But the beach goes on for miles and there are millions of starfish. How can your effort make any difference?” As the old man looked at the younger one and flung another starfish into the sea, he answered, “It makes a very big difference to that one.” I know what I can do, America. I can strive to be a better me right where I am. I can be a better wife, a better mother, a better grandmother, a better great-grandmother, a better friend, a better American! Oh, yes, America, I want to tell you how I feel about Old Glory, our emblem of unity. I salute it and respect it. I’m thankful for its red stripes that proclaim valor and courage, for its white stripes that proclaim liberty and purity and for its star-studded field of blue that stands for loyalty and justice. And you know something else, America? A big lump of pride swells in my throat when Old Glory parades by, and it also brings tears of joy and thankfulness to my eyes. I love you, America, and I want to thank you for being America. And, even more than that, I thank God that I am an American. H. Lee-Allen Winter Garden (Editor’s note: The West Orange Times originally ran this June 30, 1994, as a “bite of life” column by H. Lee-Allen, the pen name of Harriette Grimes.)
Ocoee residents praise Public Safety Academy
Editor,
My wife and I just completed the city of Ocoee Citizens Public Safety Academy. I am serving on the Police Advisory Board, and Jackie is on the Fire Department Advisory Board. It was recommended we attend the safety academy for our own idea of how the police and fire departments operate. It is open to the public and is free. We meet on Wednesday nights from 6-9 p.m. with lectures and hands-on experience. The class includes a ride-along with both departments at a date you select. Having myself retired from the Ocoee Fire Department, it was old school, but the police department was very interesting. Included in the class is a tour of the jail and a CPR/AED class. All classes were given by very capable
officers from both departments. Firearm safety includes a trip to the range, ripping a car apart at the fire department, along with fire-extinguishing classes and basic to intermediate First Responder training. It was nice to see how well both departments work hand in hand. They make an excellent team. You will come away with a new appreciation of both. Class size is limited, so all students will have an equal ability to learn. Did I mention the classes are free? Officer Patera Scott capably administers the OPD, and Lt. Corey Bowles does the same for the OFD. Jackie and I highly recommend taking these free classes. You also get a shirt to wear to the classes. Terry and Jackie Titus Ocoee
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Andrea Wanuck, a resident of Winter Garden and a kindergarten teacher at Oakland Avenue Charter School, holds a copy of The West Or-
ange Times at the Makena Landing Beach Park in Maui, Hawaii. She was getting reading to kayak and snorkel in the Pacific Ocean to see sea turtles.
Ruth Bekemeyer became the bride of Jose Manuel Valdes at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Bekemeyer. The Rev. E.J. Daniels, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Winter Garden, performed the ceremony. The bride is a member of the Lakeview High School 1939 graduating class. John B. Rodgers Jr. has opened a law office in the post office building in Winter Garden. A graduate of Stetson University Law School, with two years of pre-law school training at the University of Florida, he was licensed to practice in June 1939. Rodgers and his wife, the former Martha Osgood of Ocoee, are making their home in Winter Garden.
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Memorial services will be conducted at the First Baptist Church of Winter Garden in memory of Lt. Col. George B. McMillan and Pvt. William C. Bray. These two young men were cousins and were killed in action within a month of each other.
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Margaret Smith, music director of First Baptist Church of Winter Garden, is part of a select group of 160 professional musicians attending the Fred Waring Music Workshop in Delaware
Water Gap, Pa. The six-day course in choral techniques is taught by the same instructors who train the famous Waring Pennsylvanians and are headed by Fred Waring himself.
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Advertisement: Put on your raccoon coat, grab your favorite flapper and head for the Ramada Inn West. Beginning at 9 p.m. it’s “Moonlight Cocktails.” You can stay all night for just $10 a couple. Anne McKinnon of Winter Garden has been chosen as chairman of the Valencia Community College Board of Trustees. She is the first woman to serve in this position.
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Griffin’s Men’s Wear in the Tri-City Shopping Center was robbed of $96 and one hat. It was the first armed robbery in its 33-year history. Following the robbery, the clerk quit her job. Windermere Rotary President Gordon Smith made a special presentation following his recent trip to Rome. He presented Father Joseph Harte a framed sketch of the new pope purchased from a sidewalk artist in St. Mark’s Square. “I couldn’t visit the country of the Vatican without getting something for my friend Joe,” said Smith, pastor of Windermere Baptist Church. Dawn Willis, Publisher dawnwillis@wotimes.com
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West Orange Chamber recognizes area businesses
Chamber welcomes care program
The West Orange Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for CSI Special Care at its new location at 7054 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando. CSI Special Care is a pediatric extended-care program designed for children with special medical needs that cannot be met by a regular school or daycare. It is state licensed and is staffed by qualified pediatric registered nurses, practical nurses, nursing assistants and occupational, speech and physical therapists. To learn more, call (407) 867-3847.
Chamber celebrates reopened cafe
The West Orange Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for Le Café de Paris, which is celebrating its reopening. Chamber officials said the café offers a European feel close to home in Dr. Phillips and offers menu items such as omelets, fresh croissants and homemade quiches, along with wine or draft Shipyard beer. Photo courtesy of WOCC.
Chamber greets Café 1739
The West Orange Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for Café 1739, located at Avalon Road and Stoneybrook Parkway. Café 1739 owners Arnaldo Pérez and Lydia Negrón prepare the entire selection of products on their menu from scratch, Chamber officials said. The business is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and its menu Chamber greets BeatCreative includes homemade breads, pastries, soups, salads and sandwiches. Photo courtesy of The West Orange Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for Event Industry Portraits by Laverne. Marketing by BeatCreative. It works with small businesses and event-related businesses to voice their creativity through social media and marketing. BeatCreative Marketing was born from the passion of events and the love of marketing, design and creative writing. The company specializes in providing new media marketing solutions, which includes strategy, implementation, and management. Services range from social media, content curation, graphics, blogging, email marketing and campaign development to speaking engagements, e-books, webinars and more. Photo courtesy of WOCC.
Celebrating an anniversary
The West Orange Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of Effective Hypnosis and Counseling. Dr. Darlene Treese is celebrating her 30th year in private practice. Specializing in hypnosis and counseling, she has served thousands of clients throughout Arizona, Virginia and Florida and has been internationally acknowledged for her solution-based therapies and excellence in her field. To learn more, visit askdrtreese.com or call (407) 278-1598. Photo courtesy of Portraits by Laverne.
Chamber greets Ocoee Chiropractic
The West Orange Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated Ocoee Chiropractic & Injury Center’s 1st anniversary since opening to the public. Chamber officials said the center’s staff has grown as a family and continually succeeded at healing its extended family: the patients.
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been helpful within the town, but have also given the officers a “boost in morale,” the chief said. Those who have received the proper training enjoy riding and look forward to their turn. They hope to purchase more new bikes in the future and replace the older models. Currently, five out of the 10 full-time Oakland officers are bicycle trained. “People are excited to see us on the trail,” Officer Chris Creegan said. “And you get paid to work out.” “We get stopped all the time by people, and they want to talk to us and say thank you and that they appreciate what we’re doing,” said Brandon McDonnell, another officer with the Oakland Police Department. More than 55,000 people use the West Orange Trail each month (11,800 weekly),
(Continued from 1A) which is currently 22 miles long. Bike use is not limited to the trail, though. Officers can be seen patrolling the streets during town events and through residential areas and parks. Cannondales have heavier frames, making them more durable for rough terrain or high-speed chases. These bicycles are popular among law enforcement because of their strong shock absorbers and their ability to go off-road easily, as well. “It’s not your run-of-themill bike,” Thomas said. “It is specifically equipped for police work. And because the trail is here, it is a natural piece of equipment for us.” Bicycles have a certain advantage over cars and motorcycles — they allow the officer to advance quietly and undetected if suspicious activity takes place. Police officers
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Susan Polder, executive director of The Gift of Swimming, attended the reading of the proclamation along with Gift of Swimming board member Bryan Nadeau, Tina Morgan from the Department of Children and Families and some of the children the department cares for. The proclamation’s purpose is to promote effective water safety awareness in coordination with state efforts. The risk of children drowning is greater during the summer months, when many families use pools regularly. The Gift of Swimming is a Winter Garden-based non-profit whose goal, as stated on its website, is “to provide access to drowning prevention resources and education for the community’s underprivileged, mentally or physically challenged or otherwise disadvantaged.” Anyone interested in the services can find more information at www.giftofswimming.org. • approved on second read-
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searching for grant money to paint a mural — possibly of the town’s history — around the tank’s exterior. Preliminary work began at the tank site in February, but an active eagle’s nest at the southwest corner of the property delayed construction for approximately six weeks. Work resumed in mid-April. The project isn’t just limited to VanderLey Park. While all this activity is taking place at the tank site, crews are simultaneously constructing the new raw water main, Parker said. All utility work should be completed in November, he said. “While the project is under construction, the town has taken
are then able to make arrests from the bike and call for backup, whereas a car might alert the criminal of its approach or have trouble fitting through tight spaces. A bike allows for more flexibility in these particular situations. “It’s cool because you can sneak up on people,” Officer Creegan said. Officers must complete bicycle training before they can use it for police work. Chief Thomas said the main components of the training include how to patrol using the bike; how to make a stop, mount, dismount and grab the perpetrator; and how to ride up and down stairs and in unusual and difficult environments such as sand or rock. It is an all-inclusive training to equip officers for effective and safe bike use, giving them the ability to successfully patrol the town.
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ing an ordinance annexing 3.412 acres of land at 17901 Marsh Road, at the western boundary of Winter Garden and Orange County. • approved on second reading an ordinance vacating draining and utility easements between lots at 695 and 711 Garden Commerce Parkway. The lots’ owner, Louis L. Huntley Enterprises Inc., bought adjacent lots planning to build one facility on the two lots, which would eliminate the need for an easement between them. The facility is intended to house Thermo King, a company that provides transportation refrigeration parts and services for trucks and trucking companies. • OK’d up to $6,900 to repair facilities in public parks damaged by vandalism. City Manager Mike Bollhoefer said this request will be part of the interim budget that commissioners will review at a later date. He asked that
this amount be approved at the meeting in order to start necessary repairs as soon as possible. During comments from commissioners, Sharman praised Commissioner Bobby Olszewski for his work representing the city at a recent West Orange Chamber of Commerce meeting. Sharman said: “Things are quiet in District 4. We’re doing a good job in the city.” After the meeting, City Manager Bollhoefer said that several developers were looking at property throughout the city. He expects the city’s growth to continue for the foreseeable future. There were only a few items before the commission to review, and they handled them so efficiently, the mayor adjourned the meeting less than 20 minutes after it started. The next meeting is at 6:30 p.m. July 10 at Winter Garden City Hall.
(Continued from 1A) every precaution to minimize any utility service disruptions,” Parker said. “To date, not one residence or business has encountered a loss of water, electric, phone or cable service.” And what about all the trees? “The town of Oakland has a long history of protecting its cherished tree canopy,” Parker said. “Through the use of modern, ‘trenchless’ technology, many of the majestic trees along the pipeline route have been preserved. This would not have been possible with traditional excavation.” Currently, the elevated water storage tank near Town Hall serves the entire town. The 100,000-gallon tank is more
than 40 years old, Parker said. Approximately 12 years ago, the town built a water tank on West Oakland Avenue as an interim measure to provide water service to residents south of Highway 50. Once the new tank is finished, this interim tank will serve as a booster station in times of high water demand in the town. “When completed,” Parker said, “this much-needed drinking water project will provide consistent water pressures in all areas of the town, provide additional reserve capacity to support system expansion and firefighting capabilities and allow for overall system reliability and efficiency.”
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Avex Homes recently announced plans to build 68 town homes at Westyn Bay, off Ocoee Apopka Road and Westyn Bay Boulevard. Rendering courtesy of Avex Homes. $566,420. And next door — just west of Avalon Road and north of Stoneybrook West Parkway — the new Avalon Reserve community continues being built. When completed, it will feature 66 home sites from Orlandobased homebuilder Royal Oak Homes. “We’re about two-thirds of the way through” the project, Royal Oak Homes sales advisor Nichola Selby said June 27. She said the company, formerly known as Cambridge Homes, anticipates having all of Avalon Reserve’s homes sold by December. These houses range in size from 2,291 to 4,731 square feet and are priced from $299,999 to $400,999. Selby said the properties are attracting a mix of buyers. “Some are moving from Stoneybrook, and some are moving up from Windermere because they wanted something new,” she said. “We’re also seeing people moving down from up north. It’s quite a familyoriented community.” Overall in Winter Garden, there are roughly 20 subdivisions with a total of about 3,200 homes that are being or are about to be developed, Winter Garden Mayor John Rees said. The majority of these neighborhoods are south of State Road 50, he said. “Businesses are relocating to Central Florida, so you’re getting a lot of younger families” moving here, he said. “And certainly, with the bitter cold in the North and the Midwest, you’re getting retirees who want to move to sunny Florida.” The mayor said officials from Winter Garden, Orange County Public Schools, the county and other municipalities must always work together to be prepared for such growth and its impacts on schools, roads and other types of infrastructure. At Horizon West, single-family home sites began being sold earlier this year in Overlook at Hamlin, the first residential
community within the 640-acre, master-planned development of Hamlin. At build-out, Hamlin will have 1,700 home sites, as well as a retail-focused town center that’s expected to generate thousands of jobs. Located near State Road 429 at the New Independence Parkway interchange, these home sites are being sold by Scottsdale, Ariz.-based homebuilder Taylor Morrison. Overlook at Hamlin has more than three miles of Lake Hancock waterfront and will feature 381 single-family homes, ranging from 2,000 to 5,000 square feet. Prices range from the high $200s to more than $1 million. And later this year, Taylor Morrison plans to introduce The Cove at Hamlin. The Cove is just south of the New Independence Parkway along Hamlin Groves Trail. This neighborhood will include 250 homes from the $200s, with floor plans ranging from 1,900 to 4,900 square feet. In addition, Taylor Morrison recently closed on 107 acres in separate transactions totaling $15.25 million to build two other communities: Havencrest in Dr. Phillips and Southern Oaks, on the border of Oviedo and Winter Springs. Company officials said Havencrest, located off Apopka-Vineland Road and north of Conroy-Windermere Road, will include 87 homes and start being developed next March.
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County Commissioner Scott Boyd, whose District 1 includes Horizon West, said this area of West Orange has seen many positive changes compared to when he took office in late 2008. “Our code-enforcement office here was going through and reassessing the areas hit by foreclosures,” Boyd said. “Though that was going on all over the county, one of the hardest hit was Horizon West. There were a lot of homes with broken windows, the power was off, yards were going brown, and neighbors were really looking out for neighbors.” In addition to a stronger economy, Horizon West and nearby communities now are benefiting from major road improvements, such as an expansion of S.R. 429 from two to four lanes, as well as from new parks, he said. Future proposed projects in the area include a sports complex featuring several soccer fields, as well as a connection between the Horizon West trail system to the West Orange Trail. “If there isn’t any (residential/commercial) growth, the infrastructure improvements don’t come,” Boyd said. “What I try to do with our staff here is to try to always stay ahead with all of the infrastructure out there, especially the roads. Parks are behind, but we’re really moving ahead on that in the next year or so.”
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Springs State Park • $75 gift card from Publix • Rental of four bikes for two hours from Wheelworks • Four 30-minute airboat and wild life park admissions to Wild Florida. Essays may be submitted now through Thursday, July 31, to parks@ocfl.net or deposited in an Orange County Parks Comment Card box. All entries must be submitted with a signed release form and must include name of the author, including student’s school and grade and the address, phone number and email address of the author or parent/guardian if under age 18. Visit OCFL.net/ParksEvents for complete rules and release form.
Gibson, Hayes to perform for cancer research West Orange County’s own country music recording artist, Patrick Gibson, will be returning to the town where it all started July 19 to celebrate his 32nd birthday, but this time its not about him. Gibson is bringing along ’90s country music superstar Wade Hayes in an effort to raise money for Curesearch. org (children’s cancer research). This will all take place at Blue 42 Sports Grill,
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A small group of friends from Winter Garden worked together to raise money for Alex’s Lemonade Stand, a foundation dedicated to childhood cancer research and finding a cure. Michaela Iapaluccio and her neighbor, Sarah Opitz, were looking for something fun to do this summer. On a recent Saturday, the girls decided to build their own lemonade stand. After discovering the week was dedicated to Alex – a young girl with cancer who held lemonade stands to help other children like her – the two friends made it their mission to support the cause, as well. “We did it for Alex,” Iapaluccio said. Alex passed away in 2004 at the age of 8, and people all over the world continue to hold lemonade stands to find a cure. The Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation was started in 2005 by Alex’s parents to continue her work. Iapaluccio and Opitz raised $71 for the foundation and sent
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Michaela Iapaluccio, Sarah Opitz and Mia Bernier got together to support Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. They sold lemonade for 75 cents and asked for donations toward the cause, giving all the money to Alex’s Lemonade Stand to support childhood cancer research. the funds by mail along with handwritten letters explaining who they are and why they wanted to help. “People are not always perfect, and I’m lucky enough to have nothing wrong with me, but some people aren’t,” Opitz said. “So we wanted to give back to them.” The lemonade stand took place in their neighborhood,
between their two houses. The friends plan to have many more lemonade stands in the future and will advertise the event around their neighborhood and on Facebook. Their goal is to get more people involved and make it bigger and better. “The girls were very proud of it,” said Stacy Iapaluccio, Michaela’s mother. “They got such good results, they want to
keep doing it.” Neighbors and others passing through were generous, many giving much more than the price of the lemonade. “We actually had a donation of $20, and she didn’t even want any lemonade,” Opitz said. “She just gave $20.” The girls expect their next lemonade stand to take place the Saturday after July 4.
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Further education for West Orange County’s African-American students became a reality when high school classes were gradually added to Winter Garden’s Charles R. Drew Junior High School beginning in 1956. Previously, these students had to travel into Orlando to attend Jones High School. Drew High became accredited in 1959 and held its last graduation exercises in 1969; its remaining grades were transferred to newly integrated Lakeview and Ocoee High Schools. These young men and women are members of Drew High School’s graduating class of 1959: front, Leyvon Thompson, Louie Jean Siplin, Earlene Riley, Elizabeth Keith, Carl James, Loretha Massey, unidentified, Algerine Law, Eloise Jackson; back, Harry Jackson, Curtis Bing, Bow Lindsey, Shirley Wilson, Henry Brown, Wonzel Mobley, Olivia Davis, Irene Baker and Vernell Massey. If you can supply the missing information or any corrections, call the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation at 407-656-3244.
Bluegrass concert series at Garden Theatre
Dean’s list
Several Winter Garden residents have been named to their college’s dean’s list for the spring semester: Armando Byrd Nazario, senior occupational safety major, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Ky. Vanessa Pierre, University of Iowa, Iowa City.
The Garden Theatre is offering a bluegrass concert series featuring local acts and nationally touring groups. Scheduled to perform are The Roys (June 28, 8 p.m.), Chris Henry & The Hardcore Grass Band (July 5, 8 p.m.), The Gatorbone Band (July 12, 8 p.m.) and the Sweeney Family Band (Aug. 2 at 8 p.m. and Aug. 3 at 2 p.m.). Tickets range from $15 to $25 and can be purchased at gardentheatre.org/concerts or at the Box Office at 407-877-4736. Group rates of up to 25 percent off are available by calling 407877-4736, Ext. 208. The theater is at 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden.
More bluegrass
Pilars Martini will feature Jason Thomas on July 5 and 12 from 9 p.m. to midnight in conjunction with the Garden Theatre’s bluegrass concerts. Thomas is a champion fiddler and widely known in Florida’s acoustic scene. He is a Winter Garden resident and currently the full-time fiddler with the Epcot band Off Kilter.
Milk Money Movies at Garden Theatre
The Garden Theatre is showing family-friendly flicks, sponsored by the city of Winter Garden, at 10 a.m. Tuesdays. Tickets are $2 general admission, which includes a Snack Pack of popcorn and juice. The remaining shows are “Lego Movie” on July 8 and “The Croods” on July 15.
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Alicia M. Miller, of Winter Garden, graduated from Missouri University of Science and Technology during commencement ceremonies held May 16-17. She earned a Master of Science degree in systems engineering.
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In with the new
Exiting Rotary Club President Lisa Bennett (left) ceremoniously passes the gavel to new incoming club President Sheri Loiacono. On July 1 of each year, the club initiates a new president. The Rotary Club of Winter Garden gives a heart-felt ‘thank you’ to Bennett for the outstanding work she did on behalf of the club this past year and extends a welcome to Loiacono and wishes her a hugely successful year as president. The club meets Tuesdays at noon at Tanner Hall in Winter Garden. For more information, go to rotaryclubofwintergarden.org.
Did you volunteer with the WG Fire Dept.? The Winter Garden Fire Rescue Department is compiling a list of volunteer firefighters. Anyone who served as a fire volunteer (or knows someone who did) can contact Trena Waters at the department’s administration office, 407-877-5175, Ext. 2302, or by email at twaters@cwgdn. com. The department is looking
for the following information: their full name and years of service, whether they were paid or unpaid, their titles or ranks, whether or not they retired from the department, where they are currently living and their contact information. The WGFRD would also like to collect their memories of working with the department, as well as photographs.
The Cruz-N-Car Show is held along West Plant Street on the third Saturday of each month from 6-9 p.m. There are always a variety of cars on display, including some vintage vehicles.
Library hosts English Conversation class
The Adult Literacy League holds an English Conversation class Mondays at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. To register, call 407-422-1540.
Duplicate bridge
Here are the West Orange Duplicate Bridge Club results for June 26: N-S: 1. Y. Peabody-M. Voorhees 2. C. Baldwin-B. Lade 3. J. Thompson-S. Landis 4. B. and R. Blair 5. L. and T. Saulino; E-W: 1. M. Guthrie-B. Shelton 2. M. and D. Larson 3/4 tied S. and B. Binkley, S. Horovitz – R. Austen 5. E. Kalember-N. Velden.
FAIR HOUSING WORKSHOP
The City of Winter Garden is a fair housing advocate. The City is holding a workshop to explain the Fair Housing Ordinance for all of the protected classes (race, color, familial status, handicap, national origin, religion and sex). The public is invited to attend. The workshop is scheduled for Thursday, July 10, 2014 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, at the City of Winter Garden City Hall located at 300 West Plant Street, Winter Garden, Florida. Any handicapped, visually or hearing impaired person or nonEnglish speaking person needing special assistance at the meeting should contact Tanja Gerhartz, Economic Development Director, City of Winter Garden at (407) 656-4111 ext. 2308 at least five days prior to the meeting and assistance will be provided.
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Oakland Nature Preserve’s July programs
The Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machete Trail, offers a variety programs. For more information, visit OaklandNaturePreserve.org or call (407) 905-0054. • Turtle and Tortoise Club lecture: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 15. Join club members to hear guest speakers discuss various topics on these ancient and amazing creatures. Free lecture. • EcoNight at the Movies LITE: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 17, Medicine Man (1992, PG-13). This movie blends conservation and cultural issues. The story line dramatizes the value of conserving natural areas, the need to preserve biodiversity and how
native cultures often intuitively understand and live compatibly within ecosystems that sustain life. Discussion will follow about the relationship of the message in this movie to Lake Apopka and how the arts can help to build environmental literacy. This movie is rated PG-13. Free program. • Science Saturday: 11 a.m. Saturday, July 19. The Artistry in Science. Bring your camera and learn secrets for capturing memorable wildlife and habitat photos from professional photographer Mike George. After practical instruction, join him on the trails for some personal coaching. Free program.
Whole Foods makes ONP beneficiary of dime campaign
Whole Foods Market in Orlando has made the Oakland Campers search for ONP’s fascinating insects on a decomposing log with Christy LeDuc. Nature Preserve the beneficiary of a fundraising campaign for the second year in a row. Last year, more than $3,000 was raised during the “5% Day” Campaign when 5 percent of one day’s net store sales were donated to ONP. The donation was used to help fund educational programs and restoration efforts, as well as for general operating funds. This year Whole Foods Market will be asking its customers
Summer camps at Oakland church
Oakland Presbyterian Church is offering children’s summer camps. For more information, call 407-656-4452. • Vacation Bible School is July 7-11 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The cost is $10 for ages 5-12. • Lego Camp is July 14-18 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The cost is $125 for students entering first through eighth grades. • “Malice in the Palace” music camp is July 28 through Aug. 1 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost is $100 for children entering second through sixth grades.
to donate the dime they normally get credited to their bill for using reusable bags to ONP. The “Donate Your Dime” for ONP Campaign began July 1 and continues through Sept. 30. The nearest Whole Foods Market is at 8003 Turkey Lake Road, Orlando. It can be found online at wholefoodsmarket. com/stores/orlando. For more information about “Donate Your Dime,” contact Barb Gugliotti at director@ oaklandnaturepreserve.org or call (407) 509-0054.
Learn about flies at ONP
“Lord of the Flies: The Fascinating World of True Flies” will be presented at the next Insect Safari at noon this Saturday, July 5. It is being presented at the Oakland Nature Preserve by entomology expert Christy LeDuc. A catch-and-release will be held after the insect lecture. Some nets will be available. The preserve is at 747 Machete Trail. Zebra Long Wing campers show off the saw palmetto they planted in ONP’s Honor Forest.
Kids learn about bugs, ’possums, air potatoes
The town of Oakland reminds residents and business that they are allowed to irrigate their lawns twice a week. Watering hours are from 12:01-6 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to midnight. Zone 1 can water Wednesday and Saturday – Johns Landing subdivision including South Remington Road but excluding Largovista Drive and Orionvista Way. Zone 2 can water Friday and Monday - Old Town streets including Oakland Pointe, Southern Oaks, Winter’s Landing subdivisions and commercial properties north of State Road 50. This also includes Largovista Drive and Orionvista Way. Zone 3 can water Sunday and Thursday - Oakland Nature Preserve, Johns Cove and Trailside subdivisions and the remaining westerly portions of the town to the Lake County line.
Rent Oakland meeting hall
Residents and organizations can rent the Oakland meeting hall on North Tubb Street. Rental includes use of the kitchen facilities and a seating capacity of 108. To download a rental contract and price list, go to www. oaktownusa.com and click on “meeting hall facility.” For information, call Oakland Town Hall at 407-656-1117.
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West Orange Baptist Church is hosting Vacation Bible School next week, July 8-10, from 9 she learned during the day. Keri Brown told ONP Man- a.m. to noon. The church is at 200 S. Tubb aging Director Barb Gugliotti that her children “would rath- St., Oakland. er come to ONP than go to the playground.” There is still room in the Mt. Zion offers July 8-11 Giant Swallowtail Camp for middle school computer access students and the July 15-17 for state programs Mount Zion AME Church in Atala Butterfly Camp for pre-K through kindergarten Oakland is serving as a computer access center for people seekadventurers. Call ONP at (407) 509-0054 ing to qualify for the following or e-mail director@oakland- state programs: temporary cash naturepreserve.org for more assistance, food stamps, Medicaid and refugee assistance. information. Applications can be submitted online or at the church Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-9 p.m. and Tuesdays and ThursFile of Life days from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. holds important Mount Zion is at 420 W. Oakmedical history land Ave. For more information, The File of Life program is call 407-877-0700. available in Oakland. The packets include an information card that gives emergency personnel an immediate medical history on the patient. Residents can pick up a packet at the Oakland Police Department, 540 E. Oakland Ave.
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The Oakland Nature Preserve is on the lookout for volunteer Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. The preserve welcomes boys working toward their Eagle Scout badge and girls working on their Bronze, Silver and Gold awards. Many opportunities exist for completing a project that would benefit the community and ONP visitors. Those interested can contact ONP at 407-905-0054.
Town of Oakland meetings are held in the meeting hall on North Tubb Street: Town Commission, second and fourth Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Planning & Zoning Board, third Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. School Advisory Council for Oakland Avenue Charter School, first Tuesday, 7 p.m. Community Redevelopment, third Wednesday, 7 p.m. Parks and Recreation Com- Make sure your mittee, fourth Wednesday, 7 p.m. home is secure For more information, call The Oakland Police DepartTown Hall at 407-656-1117. ment offers a security questionnaire to help residents identify needs in their home. Concert band program safety If necessary, an officer can asThe Youth Christian Musicians (YCM) Concert Band Program sist residents in inspecting the is available to students in fifth home and offer tips for improvthrough 12th grades (particularly ing safety. For more informahomeschooled and those in pri- tion, call 407-656-9797. vate school). Beginning band and concert band classes are offered and meet at Oakland Presbyterian Church. The program offers free lessons in a Christian atmosphere on Mondays and Thursdays. For more details or to register for classes, please contact Amy Duncan at ycmband@hotmail.com.
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July 30 is the deadline to turn in Ocoee Community Grant applications, which are available at ocoee.org and City Hall. The Community Grant program provides grants of up to $500. Groups eligible to apply are Ocoee non-profit organizations and civic groups, as well as non-profit organizations and civic groups from outside the city limits that benefit Ocoee residents. The city awards the grants to acknowledge excellence and further the contributions these local organizations bring to Ocoee. Completed applications should be mailed or delivered to City Hall, Community Relations, 150 N. Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee, FL 34761. The applications are reviewed and ranked by the Community Grant Review Board, a group of residents appointed by the Ocoee City Commission. The board makes a recommendation to the commission on which organizations to fund, and the commission then makes the final decision. To learn more, call (407) 905-3100.
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St. Pauls Church in Ocoee is the home of BLAST summer camp, which is enjoyed each day by more than 100 children. The campers are collecting food this summer to stock a food pantry at Palmetto Elementary School, which has a low-income student population. The campers participate in daily activities including crafts, Zumba, science, sports and water fun. Smiling next to some of the more than 400 items already donated are: Avah Walcott, back, left, Isaiah Gray, Elizabeth Whittaker, Elyse Walcott, Sara Reinbolt, Christina Cummings, Evan McDaniel, Haley Tate, Ethan Smith and Matthew Heinecke; and Isaac Gray, front, left, Cynthia Cummings, Reniiyah Bell, Carlie Stewart, Alexa Naso, Peyton Wise, Arianna Naso and Nathan Goncalves.
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The big and small of reptiles
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Reptile expert and conservationist Bruce Shwedick from the Reptile Discovery program taught students ages 6-12 at the West Oaks Library in Ocoee about the various reptiles that roam around the earth, ranging from small chameleons and turtles to large snakes and crocodiles. Amenze Odeh was one of the many children to meet an alligator. Shwedick said Florida is the only state that has alligators in every county and it is believed that Florida contains more than one million of them.
The Ocoee Lions Club’s 201415 new officer installation took place June 23 at the Lions Clubhouse on Taylor Street. David Wheeler, who has been an active member of the club for the past decade, was reelected for a second term as the club president. Cathy Sills was reelected to serve as administrative secretary, and Mike Paulin will serve as vice-president. District Governor Al Becker presided over the ceremony. Wheeler, summarizing the club’s active past year, noted a long list of projects and fundraisers, including holding its first poker tournament fundraiser, organizing the Ocoee Christmas parade, delivering presents to Health Central Hospital on Christmas Day, celebrating its 65th anniversary Charter Night, holding its 10th annual golf tournament, running the Ocoee farmers’ market, collecting eyeglasses and participating in the Ocoee Spring Fling. Sadly, the club also saw the unfortunate passing of long-time members Marvin Sanders and Josh Merritt.
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Dean’s list
Cody Hartmann Uzcategui, of Ocoee, was named to the dean’s Jordan Solomon hung out with a chameleon at the West list for the spring 2014 semester Oaks Library. These creatures live mainly in forests with- at the University of Memphis in in the mountains and are famous for shooting out their Memphis, Tenn. tongues to catch insects for food.
Police: Don’t fire guns in the air
In preparation for the Fourth of July, the Ocoee Police Department urges everyone to celebrate safely and responsibly and reminds them that celebratory gunfire is dangerous and illegal. “People involved in celebrating Independence Day by discharging their firearms do not realize the danger posed by their actions,” police said in a statement. “It is commonly known that what goes up must come down. A bullet fired up into the air will come down. During
celebrations associated with the holiday, this is sometimes forgotten. A bullet can travel as much as two miles or more and when it comes down, it can kill.” Police said shooting a gun into the air is a crime punishable by up to a year in jail. If a person is injured, the penalties get much higher and if a death results, the shooter could be charged with their death. The Ocoee Police Department asks that if anyone sees someone fire a gun in the air to call 911.
Woman’s Club to host benefit
At 7 p.m. Thursday, July 24, The GFWC Woman’s Club of Ocoee will host a Bunco Fundraiser for the Valencia Foundation Criminal Justice Program in memory of Deputy Jonathan Scott Pine.
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Ocoee High to sell parking hangers
Parking hangers for the 201415 school year will be sold in Ocoee High School’s attendance office from 8 a.m. to noon July 28-30 and 1-3 p.m. July 31. They will be sold to seniors only on July 28, to juniors only on July 29, to sophomores only on July 30 and to seniors, juniors and sophomores on July 31. Students must bring in their Florida driver’s license (no learners permits). The address on the license must match the address that the school has on file. Students also must bring a current registration and proof of insurance for the vehicle they will be driving. All financial obligations (band, books, sports, clubs) must be paid before a hanger can be purchased. The parking hangers cost $60, payable by cash or check made to Ocoee High School.
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Windermere police receive $11,500 award By Tony Judnich
The Windermere Police Department received $11,500 on June 27 for placing second in the 2013 Florida Law Enforcement Challenge Awards. At the awards ceremony in Orlando, the department was recognized for its participation in traffic-safety events such as Click it or Ticket and Pedestrian Safety, as well as for DUI enforcement and demonstrating a reduction in traffic crashes and education. “I’m excited,” Windermere Police Chief David Ogden said. “We were obviously trying to get first place, but we’ll get it next year.” His department received $1,500 for being a new entry in the challenge and $10,000 for earning second place. Ogden said his department will use the money for items such as radars, traffic-safety cones and electronic-safety signs, which are positioned next to roads and post the speed of drivers. More than 500 law-enforcement agencies participated in the challenge in different categories. The Windermere Police Department, which has 12 full-time officers, was one of 25 “small” agencies, or those
Mackenzie E. Wiler, of Windermere, received a Bachelor of Science in journalism upon graduating from Boston University in May.
Dean’s list
Anastasios Vidas and Jorge Dominguez, both from Windermere, were named to the dean’s list for the fall 2013 semester at Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne. Andrew J. Bragg, Hanna G. Sundberg and Lindsey J. Jackson, each from Windermere, were named to the spring 2014 dean’s list at Samford University in Birmingham, Ala. Austin Beltz and Kendra Ross, both from Windermere, were named to the spring 2014 dean’s list at Wake Forest University in Winston Salem, N.C.
Church to host free concerts Windermere Police Department Sgt. Jayson Bonk holds the second-place award the department received in the 2013 Florida Law Enforcement Challenge. with fewer than 25 officers, that competed. The Davie Police Department received the first-place award.
Events at the Windermere Library
Learn about the power of smell — which can recall a memory, influence mood and even affect academic performance — and make scented bath and beauty products at 11 a.m. Friday, July 18, at the Windermere Branch Library, 530 Main St. This event is for ages 13-18. Call (407) 8357323 to register in advance. Storybook Fun – takes place at 10:15 a.m. every Thursday. Children will enjoy folk and animal tales, flannel and big book stories, rhymes, songs and poetry. This event is recommended for children age three to five and lasts approximately 25 minutes. Toddler Time – every Thursday at 10:45 a.m. toddlers can enjoy picture books, finger plays, songs, rhymes and more. Recommended for
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18-36 month old children, the program lasts about 20 minutes and encourages verbal and listening skills. Tiny Tales: Rhyme Time for You and Your Baby – takes place every Thursday at 11:15 a.m. for approximately 15 minutes. Babies from birth-18 months and parents can enjoy special time together reading nursery rhymes and singing songs. Fun Day Monday! – preschoolers gather the first Monday of each month from 11:30 a.m.-noon for stories and crafts. Ebooks – learn how to download eBooks to eReading devices every Thursday in June from 2-4 p.m. Macaroni Mania Mondays – come to the library on the fourth Monday of each month from 3:30-4:15 p.m.
The famous Liberty Voices a cappella group will perform two free concerts at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Windermere at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 12, and Sunday, July 13. The Liberty Voices have performed for five United States presidents, toured the country and been featured on national television and in various parades. St. Luke’s invited the group to sing at this patriotic “Simply Invite” event as part of the church’s vision to Speak Love Aloud and offer entry points for all. The group will sing Americana, folk and patriotic songs, along with tracks from animated Disney films. Tickets are free but will be required. They can be reserved at st.lukes.org/event/libertyvoices/ or by calling the church office at (407) 876-4991, Ext. 221, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. The church is at 4851 S. ApopkaVineland Road.
Advisory Board meets July 14
The Butler Chain of Lakes Advisory Board meeting has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, July 14, at the Windermere Library, 530 Main St. The board advises Orange County officials on boating activity and other issues relating to the Windermere Water and Navigation Control Taxing District.
Police officer learning to spot drug users By Tony Judnich
One of Windermere Police Chief David Ogden’s “Warriors” is working on become a certified drug-recognition expert — an uncommon position in Central Florida’s law-enforcement community. In his training, Officer Robbie Harrison has been learning various skills, like how to differentiate whether a driver is under the influence of alcohol or impaired by drugs. “He’ll be able to recognize people who are impaired, such as by marijuana or prescription drug use, and how they react to different drugs,” Ogden said June 25. Shortly before taking over as chief in January 2013, Ogden shared his command philosophy with his officers. His message included, “I believe in Warriorship and that you are all Warriors.” Harrison, who started his career with the police department about the same time Ogden began serving as chief, stated early on that learning to identify drug-impaired drivers was one of his career goals, the chief said. “My aim is to help him reach that goal,” Ogden said. The department, which has 12 full-time officers, made 11 DUI arrests for all of last year. This year, through June 26, it has made 19 DUI arrests. “Our increase in DUI arrests are certainly commensurate with the enhanced training efforts that we have been providing here to our officers at the PD,” Ogden said in a June 26 email. Harrison is one of four officers from the department who have completed DUI school, and learning to identify drugimpaired drivers will give him an added level of expertise at traffic stops. Ogden said he believes there are only about 20 law-enforcement officers in Central Florida who are certified drugrecognition experts. Once fully trained, Harrison could be called on by other area
DAVID OGDEN law-enforcement agencies to assist in certain cases, the chief said. In his training, Harrison learns things like how to ask prerequisite questions of a suspected impaired driver, such as whether he or she is taking any prescriptions. And when Harrison administers field sobriety tests, he will be able to tell if a driver is drug-impaired by utilizing methods such as a horizontal gaze test, in which the driver is commanded to follow the officer’s finger moving side to side. A jerk in the driver’s eye pattern and/or a lack of smooth following of the officer’s finger can indicate the driver is impaired, Ogden said. The chief said Harrison’s new skills will be invaluable in Windermere, which has only about 3,000 residents but sometimes sees between 17,000 and 27,000 vehicles cutting through Main Street — the heart of downtown — on a daily basis.
Crafters wanted
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church is in need of crafters every Tuesday starting at 10:30 a.m. and the first and fourth Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. All groups will meet in the St. Luke’s Fellowship Hall.
Chamber welcomes new biz
The West Orange Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for Windermere Luxury Home Collection and Design Center. ‘If you have seen “Property Brothers” and “Love It Or List It,” then you know Windermere Luxury Home Collection and Design Center’s business model,’ Chamber officials said in a statement. The West Orange Chamber of Commerce is committed to be the leading business advocate in Central Florida, serving by ‘Facilitating Opportunity’ and building partnerships, strong businesses and an unshakeable commitment to West Orange County. Photo courtesy of Portraits by Laverne.
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Hall-McMillian Engagement Jerry S. Hall and Kim Roper Hall of Winter Garden announce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Kayla Paige Hall, to Johnathan Eric McMillian, son of Butch and Linda McMillian of Winter Garden. Johnathan asked for Kayla’s hand in marriage on May 24 with a large group of family and friends present while celebrating her 21st birthday at the “Hall Family Compound”
in Holopaw. They are both graduates of West Orange High School, and Kayla is a 2014 graduate of Valencia College. Kayla and Johnathan are both employed by Publix Supermarkets Inc. He is an assistant meat market manager, and she is a customer service representative. The couple resides in Groveland. The wedding is planned for the fall of October 2015.
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one of the eight, and she will travel to Indonesia. The students will join nearly 40,000 individuals participating in U.S. Department of State exchange programs each year. Sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, Fulbright is the nation’s largest international exchange program.
Begossi-Lass engagement Natalia Begossi and Matthew Lass announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. Natalia is the daughter of Sara and Lonnie Carte. Matthew is the son of Peter Lass and Barbra Tyson. The couple will have a lakeside wedding on Sunday, March 22, 2015. They will continue to reside in Winter Garden.
Hall graduates with honors from law school
Alysia Frances Hall graduated magna cum laude May 18 from Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville with a Juris Doctor Degree. A lifelong resident of Winter Garden, Hall graduated from West Orange High School in 2007 and the University of Central Florida in 2010 with master’s degrees in political science and international sociology. Upon law school graduation, she accepted a job in Washington, D.C., with the United State Federal Government. Hall is the daughter of Jerry S. Hall and Kim Roper Hall of Winter Garden, the granddaughter of Rita Hall of Winter Garden and the greatgranddaughter of Sonya and ALYSIA HALL Don Jacobs of Longwood.
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Volunteer opportunities in West Orange County Garden Theatre
The Garden Theatre is holding a one-hour orientation on Tuesday, Aug. 12, from 7-9 p.m. for those interested in volunteering as ticket-takers, ushers, greeters and concessions. Those in attendance will also take a tour of the theatre. High school community service hours can be earned by volunteering. Those 16 and older can attend. For more information, contact the Garden Theatre at 407-877-4736.
Health Central Park
Volunteers are needed at Health Central Park, 411 N. Dillard St., Winter Garden, to assist with the spiritual and religious needs of the elderly residents and to assist with community trips, one-on-one visits and other recreational classes. Contact Judy Skilton at 407-296-1656 for more information.
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Students can earn community service hours while helping the
The American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery program needs volunteers to drive local cancer patients to and from their chemotherapy and/or radiation treatments. Drivers use their own vehicle. The schedule for volunteers is flexible, and treatment appointments are weekdays. Call ACS at 407-581-2512.
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preserve with various projects. Families and groups are welcome to help, too. The Garden of Weedin’ volunteers meet every Monday at 8 a.m. Join this devoted group of Bags of Blessings volunteers to work on restoration program Canvas bags are available projects. To get involved at ONP, call for anyone wanting to assist 407-905-0054 or visit www.Oak- the Matthew’s Hope homeless ministry with its Bags of landNaturePreserve.org. Blessings program. A grocery list is printed on the bag. These Nehrling Gardens Open garden and volunteer groceries will help Matthew’s days are on the first and second Hope’s homeless guests make Saturdays of the month from 9 ends meet. To help, call 407-461-2625. a.m. to 3 p.m. To schedule a tour on another day, contact info@ Do you know nehrlinggardens.org.
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Local police and fire reports Winter Garden police The Winter Garden Police Department reported 551 calls for service from June 19-25: Arrests — Adult, 23; juvenile, 4 Assault/battery — 10 Burglary (residential and business) — 3 Burglary (vehicle) — 3 Child abuse — 1 Criminal mischief — 1 Drug violations — 4 DUI — 1 Robbery — 1 Sexual assault/battery — 0 Thefts — 8 Vehicle accidents — 16 Vehicle thefts — 1 Missing/runaway adult — 1 Missing/runaway juvenile — 2.
Child abuse — 4 Winter Garden fire Drug violations — 4 The Winter Garden Fire DUI — 4 Rescue Department (stations Robbery — 1 22, 23 and 24) responded to Sexual battery — 1 95 calls for assistance from Thefts — 9 June 22-28: Vehicle accidents — 19 Fires—2 Vehicle thefts — 2 Emergency medical Missing/endangered adult calls—67 —1 Vehicle accidents—2 Missing/runaway juvenile Automatic fire alarms—9 — 0. Public assistance—4 Hazardous conditions—3 Ocoee fire Calls for service—8. The Ocoee Fire Department’s stations 25, 26, 38 and Ocoee police The Ocoee Police Depart- 39 responded to 132 calls for ment reported 973 calls for assistance from June 19-25: Fire—4 service from June 19-25: EMS—89 Arrests (adult) — 25 Vehicle accidents—6 Arrests (juvenile) — 2 Hazardous conditions—2 Assault and battery — 14 Public service—26 Burglary (residential and False alarms—5. business) — 8 Burglary (vehicle) — 3
Obituaries NELL BAKER, 89, of Winter Garden, FL, passed away on June 25, 2014. She was born in Elba, AL, on March 26, 1925. Nell retired from United Telephone Company, now Century Link, and by her faith she was Baptist. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George L. Baker Sr.; and is survived by her children, George L. (Fran) Baker Jr. and Angela Baker Tyndall; her sisters, Linda Reeves and Totsye Boutwell; her two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The family received friends on Sunday, June 29. from 5-8 PM at the funeral home. Funeral Service was at 10 AM Monday, June 30, in the chapel of Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home. Interment followed at Winter Garden Cemetery, Winter Garden, FL. Arrangements entrusted to Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home; www.collisoncareyhand.com.
JOSSIE MAE GRIFFIN, 79, Winter Garden, died June 23. Marvin C. Zanders Funeral Home, Apopka. GARY ALLAN HARRISON, 52, Ocoee, died June 20. Robert Bryant Funeral & Cremation Chapel, Orlando. ALBERT HEYWARD, 55, Winter Garden, died June 21. Gail & Wynn’s Mortuary, Orlando. JUAN FRANSCISCO MANTILLA, 69, Winter Garden, died Friday, June 27. DJ Enea Family Funeral and Cremation Care. WILFREDO COLON MEDINA, 77, Winter Garden, died Saturday, June 28. DJ Enea Family Funeral and Cremation Care. KAREN CICOTTI NAYLOR, 54, Winter Garden, died Saturday, June 28. Orlando Direct Cremation Service.
VICTORIA PARDO-MARRERO, 36, Ocoee, JOHNNIE MAE ANDERSON, 72, Winter Gar- died Wednesday, June 25. DJ Enea Family Fuden, died June 23. Marvin C. Zanders Funeral neral and Cremation Care, Winter Garden. Home, Apopka. OPAL LOUISE ROTT, 91, Gotha, died June 24. SANDRA KAY ATCHLEY, 70, Ocoee, died Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home, Winter GarJune 21. DJ Enea Family Funeral and Crema- den. tion Care. HOWARD SIDNEY RYAN, 82, Winter Garden, KATHLEEN DAUGHERTY, 49, Ocoee, died died June 23. Collison Family Funeral Home & Sunday, June 29. DJ Enea Family Funeral and Crematory, Howell Branch Chapel, Winter Park. Cremation Care. JESUS E. SALCEDO, infant, Ocoee, died June JACK HENRY ETHER, 63, Ocoee, died June 21. DJ Enea Family Funeral and Cremation Care. 23. Orlando Direct Cremation Service. RONIERA FLOWERS, 29, Winter Garden, died STEPHEN DANIEL SZORCSIK, 30, Winter June 24. Marvin C. Zanders Funeral Home, Garden, died June 22. Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home, Winter Garden. Apopka.
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ROBERT MILTON NORMAN 88 YEARS OLD WINTER GARDEN, FL SEPTEMBER 26, 1925 – JUNE 21, 2014
Robert was Retired from the US Air Force & enjoyed being a member of the VFW in Winter Garden, FL, Robert didn’t waste time once retiring from the US Air Force (1971) before he began employment with Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL where his family and friends enjoyed many occasions at the park with him before his retiring in 1984. He is survived by his wife Theora Fay and two daughters: Nancy of Winter Garden, FL and Priscilla Bennett of HHI, SC; a brother Aubrey Norman of Winchester, TN; and grandchildren: Aniston, Nicholas, Jeremy, Carianne, Ginger, and a deceased grandchild Jedidiah along with several great-grandchildren. He enjoyed his morning walk through downtown Winter Garden each morning and the lake. Aniston wrote this to her grandfather: Dear Pa, It breaks our hearts to lose you, But you didn’t go alone Apart of us went with you The day GOD took you home. A million times we will miss you A million times we will cry If love could have saved you You never would have died. No one knows the heartache, As we turn to leave you there. If tears could make a lane We would walk a path to heaven And Bring you home again, We love & miss you pa!
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Storeowners charged in massive fraud case By Tony Judnich Federal agents recently charged the owners of DJ’s Discount Market in Winter Garden with cashing in about $24 million worth of illegally obtained tax returns. From at least August 2010 to about late November 2012, owners Mohammad Sultan and Ashrafunnahar Mohsin allegedly cashed in the returns as part of their cash-checking business at the store, according to court records. Agents also charged several other people who allegedly participated in the scheme at the store, which is at 66 S. Dillard St. According to court records, Sultan and Mohsin “purchased United States Treasury checks from persons engaged in stolen identity tax-refund fraud. Specifically, co-conspirators would obtain [the checks] by filing false federal income-tax returns that claimed incometax refunds to which they were not entitled, often using stolen identification information to file the returns and obtain the refund checks.” Once the co-conspirators obtained the checks by fraud, they would bring the checks to Sultan and Mohsin, who would buy the checks for varying amounts that usually approximated 50% of the face value of the checks, officials said in court documents. “Sultan and Mohsin dealt directly with only a handful of individuals, who sold them hundreds of checks totaling approximately $24 million,” officials said. “Sultan and Mohsin would then deposit those checks into bank accounts that they controlled in the name of the store and their registered cashchecking business.” On Nov. 28, 2012, IRS and Secret Service agents served a search warrant on the store and recovered computers, records and about $1,058,000 in cash, “which were the proceeds of the negotiation of fraudulently-obtained U.S. Treasury checks,” officials said.
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Check out the second installment of our team-by-team schedule preview as we analyze the 2014 schedule for the Ocoee Knights. See — B3
Shane Larkin sent to Knicks in trade
Former Dr. Phillips boys basketball star Shane Larkin was traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the New York Knicks this past week. Larkin, who also starred at the University of Miami before declaring for the 2013 NBA Draft, was dealt to the Knicks in a deal that sent New York’s Tyson Chandler and Raymond Felton to Dallas in exchange for Larkin, Samuel Dalembert, Jose Calderon and Wayne Ellington. Larkin, the son of Baseball Hall of Famer Barry Larkin, had a slow rookie season with the Mavericks after sustaining an injury in the preseason and finished the year averaging 2.8 points and 1.5 assists in 48 appearances. The Dr. Phillips alumnus is set to earn $1.6 million this season and tweeted on June 25 after learning of the trade, “I want to thank Dallas for everything. Great Franchise w great people! On another note really excited for my future! #KNICKSTAPE whaddup?”
West Orange alumnus Albaladejo continues baseball career in New Jersey
Mike Albaladejo, former standout catcher for West Orange and Florida Atlantic, is continuing his professional career in New Jersey with the Camden Riversharks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs. The Atlantic League, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball, is billed as the highest level of baseball outside of the MLB and describes its players as “Major League Ready.” The Riversharks play in Campbell’s Field, a famous minor league ballpark known for its scenic view of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge and nearby Philadelphia skyline. Albaladejo had formerly been in the minor league system for the Washington Nationals. In 35 appearances for Camden this season he is hitting .248 with 20 RBIs. The Riversharks are 23-40 and are currently in third place in the league’s Liberty Division.
Oakland to host basketball camp
The Town of Oakland will be hosting its 1st Annual Adrian Cowan (AC) Basketball Camp, in partnership with Pat Burke’s Hoops Program, on July 26. The camp will be held at Hull Street Park from 8 a.m. until noon that day and is intended for aspiring youngsters ages 7 to 17. Pat Burke, Greg Kite and other former NBA players are to be part of the instructional team. For more information, call or email Valerie Gibbons at (407) 656-1117, ext. 21, or vgibbons@ oaktownusa.com.
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Halfway home: Squeeze in second place through half of inaugural season By Steven Ryzewski
The Winter Garden Squeeze have surpassed the midway point of the franchise’s inaugural season as a member of the Florida Collegiate Summer League. With the FCSL’s annual All-Star Game looming and just 20 games left until the playoffs begin on July 29, the Squeeze (13-9) find themselves a game and a half behind one of the league’s powerhouses (Sanford) in first place and knotted up with last season’s champion in second
(Winter Park). In short, Winter Garden is pretty much right on track. “I told them at the beginning of the year that my goal as a manager was to put a good product out there and win a championship,” Squeeze head coach Ruben Felix said. “I think that now that they know each other, too, they root a little bit more for each other.” The premise for the FCSL, and other leagues like it around the country, is rooted in self interest; giving players an opportunity to show what
they can do to both pro scouts and their own collegiate programs back home. But as players for the Winter Garden franchise continue to spend more time with one another, the sense of team has grown notably. “We definitely have great team camaraderie, team chemistry is huge on the team,” Chris Fee (St. Andrews) said. “We also like to compete against each other.” The Squeeze also like to compete — and the league’s best. Winter Garden is making a case as one of the FC-
SL’s best so far this season as they continue to chase first place. “This is a team that’s definitely going to make it to the playoffs and compete to win the league,” Danny Portales (University of South Florida) said. Already, the 2014 season has seen Winter Garden handle some good times and some adversity. The Squeeze raced out to a 7-2 start and first place but a midweek series against league-leading (See Squeeze, 3B)
Drafted baseball players ink pro contracts
It’s been a busy month since four baseball players with local roots heard their names called in the 2014 MLB First-Year Player Draft. In that time, all four — Nick Gordon (Olympia), Austin Gomber (West Orange/Florida Atlantic), Auston Bousfield (West Orange/Ole Miss) and Shane Crouse (West Orange/Lake Sumter) have signed deals with the big league ballclubs that signed them and have begun their professional careers. Gordon, who was taken No. 5 overall by the Minnesota Twin, inked a deal worth $3.85 million and is off to a hot start in the Twins’ minor league system. Gordon is playing for Minnesota’s Appalachian Rookie League affiliate in Elizabethton, Tenn., and is hitting .359 through his first nine games with a pair of doubles, a pair of triples and a home run to his credit. Gomber signed a deal with the St. Louis Cardinals for the slotted value for where he was selected of $374,100, per Baseball America’s John Manuel. The lefty pitcher has begun his career in State College, Pa., with the State College Spikes of the New YorkPenn League’s Class A Short Season. Gomber has made two appearances so far for the Spikes and has a 2.25 ERA. Crouse, who was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds, was the first to ink a
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Austin Gomber, a former pitcher for Florida Atlantic University and West Orange High School, has begun his professional baseball career in the St. Louis Cardinals’ minor league system. deal and is playing for the Reds’ affiliate in the Arizona Rookie League. The former West Orange standout has made two appearances for the Reds so far. Last to sign was Bousfield — and for good reason, as the former Warrior was quite busy until just recently. Bousfield and his Ole Miss teammates just concluded a memorable run to the College World Series in Omaha, Neb.,
that saw the Rebels advance all the way to the semifinals of the Division I Championship. Per a report from MLB.com senior writer Jim Callis, Bousfield signed a deal with the San Diego Padres for $200,000. That report surfaced on Saturday and, as of the time of publication, it has not been announced where Bousfield will begin his journey through the Padres’ farm system.
For the most part, the ongoing dialogue regarding compensation for college athletes may not mean much to most local parents of prep athletes. After all, the issues centers on money being generated by only certain schools and really just concerns the two sports that generate the most substantial amount of revenue: football and men’s basketball. So, if your son or daughter is playing any other sport, or if your son plays football or basketball but isn’t being recruiting by a “power conference” school (see, SEC, ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12), a lot of the talk may seem like just that — talk. Worry not, then, because I’m not going to so much get into the specifics of the debate as I’m going to highlight one of the trends that may arise from it; a trend that may benefit prospective college athletes across the board. Most folks may not be aware that when their son or daughter is offered a scholarship, it’s usually not a four-year scholarship. Athletic scholarships are almost always one-year scholarships that are renewable after each year, a fact that can result in a rude awakening if a program decides not to renew an athlete’s scholarship. Perhaps one of the best things to come out of this ongoing dialogue could be a fundamental shift towards schools putting their money where their mouth is when it comes to their insistence upon the ideal of the studentathlete. If the counter-argument to paying athletes involves the idea of an education as a worthy compensation, than that education should be the priority and it should be guaranteed. It’s an idea that has gained steamed after Indiana University athletic director Fred Glass announced his school’s plan to immediately begin guaranteeing four-year scholarships, covering the full cost of education and increasing NCAA-approved extras in addition to increased healthcare coverage for athletes. This could be the beginning of reform in college athletics that could actually mean something and, if there is follow through, the reverberations could affect plenty of local athletes. There is also momentum for guaranteeing the scholarships to go beyond the actual playing days of the athlete; important as many athletes, especially at (See Scholarships, 2B
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2014 schedule breakdown: Ocoee By Steven Ryzewski
With just 56 days remaining until the 2014 high school football regular season begins, we couldn’t stand the wait any longer and felt the need to get the ball rolling on our gridiron coverage. Starting with last week’s edition, we are taking a look at each team from within our coverage area and its schedule for the 2014 season. Dr. Phillips kicked off our schedule breakdowns a week ago, with Ocoee’s slate for the upcoming season taking center stage this week.
Room for improvement
The Knights went just 3-7 in 2013 and will look to improve upon that mark this fall. Ocoee’s schedule features a mixed bag of opponents, half of whom had losing records a season ago. Combined, the winning percentage for the Knights’ 2014 foes was .514. What this should create is an environment where Ocoee feels it can have a winning record and contend in its district — but also where the Knights now they cannot take many games for granted.
Out of district tests
When the athletic staff at Ocoee put together this year’s schedule it sure didn’t
hold back from scheduling a tough slate out of district. The Knights’ non-district competition this year includes (with 2013 record in parentheses): Colonial (2-8), University (8-3), Winter Park (9-3) and West Orange (9-2). All but Colonial made the playoffs in 2013 and, if you exclude the Grenadiers, the winning percentage for the group is .765. With three of those four out of district games coming early in the season, it should serve as a worthy primer for Ocoee before diving into a busy in-district schedule.
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It spans seven schools, three counties and driving distances of more than 40 miles — Class 7A, District 4 is no joke. The sprawling and crowded district means the Knights will have a whopping six district games that will determine their postseason fate. The district schedule is split between three home and three away games, with the location alternating from home to away starting with the Lake Howell game on September 19. In perhaps the most important stretch of the season, Ocoee will play Oak Ridge, Winter Springs and Wekiva in consecutive weeks — the Pioneers and Bears being the two teams that made the playoffs from 7A-4 a season ago and the Mustangs being the team that just missed out on the postseason.
Ocoee Football — 2014 Varsity Schedule
8/22 — @ Dr. Phillips (pre-season), 7:30 p.m. 8/29 — @ Colonial, 7:30 p.m. 9/5 — @ University, 7:30 p.m. 9/12 — vs. Winter Park, 7:30 p.m. 9/19 — vs. Lake Howell (district), 7:30 p.m. 9/26 — Bye week 10/3 — @ East River (district), 7:30 p.m. 10/10 — vs. Oak Ridge (district),
7:30 p.m. 10/17 — @ Winter Springs (district), 7:30 p.m. 10/23 — vs. Wekiva (district), 7:30 p.m. 10/31 — @ East Ridge (district), 7:30 p.m. 11/7 — vs. West Orange, 7:30 p.m. Next week’s schedule breakdown: Olympia
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After dropping four consecutive games, the Winter Garden Squeeze have rebounded and are just 1.5 games out of first place.
West Orange’s Williams to participate in elite camp By Steven Ryzewski It’s arguably the highest profile football camp in the nation and West Orange High School will be represented. Dexter Williams, a rising senior running back that transferred over to West Orange from Olympia, will be training and competing against the nation’s elite football prospects in Oregon when he participates in “The Opening” from July 5 through July 10. The Opening is in its fourth edition and is an event put together by Nike and held at the company’s World Head-
quarters in Beaverton, Ore. The camp features 162 of the top prospects in the country participating in linemen, 7-on-7 and SPARQ testing competitions. Williams earned an invite to the exclusive camp by posting a SPARQ Rating score of 131.37 at the Orlando Nike Football Training Camp on March 15 at Austin Tindall Park. It was a significant improvement from a score of 117.03 he posted in a previous combine and catapulted his name into the discussion of the nation’s best athletes. The standout running back is the only athlete to represent the coverage
area for the West Orange Times at the event, though Deondre Francois, the former Olympia quarterback that has since transferred to IMG Academy in Bradenton, will also be participating in the event. Other players from throughout Central Florida include Jacques Patrick (RB, Timber Creek), Deondre Farrier (WR, Lake Nona) and Martez Ivey (OL, Apopka). Williams, who is committed to the University of Miami, is currently ranked No. 79 on ESPN’s Class of 2015 Top 300 Recruiting Database.
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Dexter Williams, who transferred from Olympia to West Orange and is seen here playing for the Titans last season, was invited to the exclusive “The Opening” football camp in Oregon. The camp runs from July 5 through July 10.
Scholarships highly competitive programs, are often unable to handle a full course load given the demands of the program. Under some proposals being considered, athletes would be able to leave school to pursue a professional career (for the few that the opportunity applies to) and still have the rest of their scholarship guaranteed. At the heart of all of this
(Continued from 2B is the idea that these schools, schools that so often greatly profit off of these athletes, should at least be fully committed to them and their academics and health. If an athlete can’t continue to compete for whatever reason, the school should honor all those lofty promises and ideals its coaches likely touted during the recruitment process. If we’re going to hold on
to the ideal of the studentathlete, it should be rooted in the idea of every effort being made by the schools to ensure athletes graduate. It’s an expensive proposal and for some smaller schools it could be difficult to do. Then again, schools that may not be able provide this level of assurance to a studentathlete likely aren’t the ones raking in millions in lucrative
television deals and paying their coaches skyrocketing salaries. If a school’s athletic department is generating revenue, though, as plenty of schools are with increasing television contracts, this should be a no-brainer — and parents of aspiring youth and prep athletes should hope, and even demand, that this become the norm.
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Fee continues strong second season in FCSL By Steven Ryzewski
Chris Fee feels like he hasn’t missed a beat. From his junior season at St. Andrews University (N.C.) – a season that saw the former Olympia Titan pitcher go 8-1 with a 1.82 ERA – to the six innings of hitless baseball he tossed this past Wednesday against DeLand, the risingsenior for the Winter Garden Squeeze has felt on top of his game. “I’ve felt like I’ve already been in midseason mode,” Fee said. “When I was on the mound the other day I felt great … I was just locating really well, keeping the ball low.” Fee’s big game against the
Suns put the 6’4 right-hander at 3-1 on the season for the Squeeze (13-9), with a 1.40 ERA. Fee has 18 strikeouts in 25.2 innings of work and his performance so far has left a strong impression on Winter Garden head coach Ruben Felix. “He’s a guy that’s going to have a chance at pro ball,” Felix said. “He’s definitely a guy that throws a lot of strikes and his ball has good sink to it.” This season marks Fee’s second consecutive strong campaign as a player in the Florida Collegiate Summer League. In 2013, Fee was a pitcher for DeLand and picked up 5 saves en route to an appearance in the 2013 All-Star Game.
While Fee changed sides in the offseason, choosing to join the Squeeze for the 2014 campaign, he said the choice to return to the FCSL was an easy one and that he has benefitted greatly from his participation. “It’s helped me out tremendously … the talent in this league is absolutely phenomenal,” Fee said. “There’s guy all over the board that can play at the next level.” As Felix suggested, Fee himself may be one of those with that capability. For now, though, Fee maintains the summer is about continuing to improve – and having some fun, too. “It’s baseball – you’ve got to have fun playing the sport you love,” Fee said.
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Danny Portales, a rising-sophomore at USF, is among the league leaders in several batting statistical categories.
Portales among FCSL’s elite hitters By Steven Ryzewski
If you were to look at the Florida Collegiate Summer League’s statistical leaders at the plate, it would be hard to miss Danny Portales’ name. The outfielder/pitcher for the Winter Garden Squeeze (13-9) is first in the league in hits (32), second in the league in batting average (.390) despite being first in the league in at-bats (82), second in the league in RBIs (17) and he’s even stolen six bases. Of course, the number that stands out the most to Squeeze head coach Ruben Felix is Portales’ strikeouts — or rather, his lack of them, and his ability to
be a tough out. “I think he’s got a real good approach,” Felix said. “He’s really, really short to the ball. With two strikes he’s really aware of expanding the zone and he’s got good bat-head control and I think that’s what makes him a tough out.” It’s a continuation of sorts of Portales’ strong freshman campaign at the University of South Florida. The Tampa native hit .249 with 20 RBIs for the Bulls, appearing in 52 of 58 games. From his impressive numbers as a freshman to his status atop nearly every offensive category so far this in the FCSL, Portales
says belief in his abilities has been key. “I’m a little bit surprised but, you know, when you get confident at the plate it’s real easy to do the job,” Portales said. The rising-sophomore has been an integral part of an offense that has been manufacturing runs all season. An obvious choice for next week’s All-Star Game in Sanford, Portales said his focus down the stretch will remain on improving his fundamental approach at the plate. “[I’m] just looking to improve my vision at the plate and trying to square the ball up more,” Portales said. “This league is definitely helping me do it.”
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Chris Fee tossed six innings of no-hit baseball this past week and is having a strong season for the Squeeze.
Squeeze Sanford in the third week of play set them back a bit, dropping all three games to the River Rats (14-7). That series sweep at the hands of Sanford, paired with a loss to Winter Park, created a four-game skid that Winter Garden has since rebounded from. The Squeeze have gone 7-3 since that point, displaying a knack for resiliency. “For the most part we preach ‘just peck away,’” Felix said. “Sometimes you’re not going to win all those close games but we’ve put the ball in play and we’ll move runners around. … “We’re going to keep being aggressive.” In spite of all the positive things that have gone on so far this season for Winter Garden, the Squeeze do have one slightly discouraging trend: struggles at home games at West Orange High School. Winter Garden is 5-7 at home so far this season and, while not terrible, it doesn’t align with the Squeeze’s strong road record of 8-2. Bolstered by a pair of wins at home in a fourgame series against Leesburg this past weekend, the home record has improved and Winter Garden players don’t seem to be looking into it much.
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“It’s just one of those coincidences,” Fee said.
Who’s “Crush-ing” it?
In honor of Crush, the mascot for the Winter Garden Squeeze, each week we will highlight a pitcher and a batter who “Crush-ed” it for the team during the previous week of play. At the plate, Damon Haecker (Auburn) piled up 12 hits, scored 8 runs, drove in 6 RBIs — and hit his first home run of the season, a solo shot against Leesburg on Friday. On the mound, Joey Starling (Stanford) allowed just one run over 5.1 innings for the Squeeze in a pivotal 2-1 win over the Lightning, though he did not receive the decision.
FCSL All-Star Game set for Tuesday
The annual Florida Collegiate Summer League All-Star Game is set for Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Historic Sanford Memorial Stadium. The two teams will represent the league’s North (DeLand, Sanford and Leesburg) and South (Winter Garden, Winter Park, College Park) clubs and an MVP will be named after its conclusion.
What’s ahead — Next three home games vs. Winter Park; Thursday, 7 p.m. vs. Sanford; Friday, 1 p.m. vs. Sanford; Saturday, 7 p.m.
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The Tildenville World Language Academy chorus recently presented its spring musical, ‘Pirates!’ The story was about a stowaway who dreamed of joining the singing crew of pirates, but quickly learned that it would not be as easy as he thought. This production featured a full-scale set that included a pirate ship, a working brig and several props. The 72-member chorus included students from 1st- through 5th-grade and was directed by music teacher Sara Story and second-grade teacher Jessica Brown, who also joined the kids in full costume.
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Meredith Wilson, media specialist at Citrus Elementary, worked with a six-member team of students to compete in the inaugural district Battle of the Books pilot program for Children’s Lighthouse summer camp students enjoyed a field trip to Legoland. Gabriel elementary schools. These six students read all 15 titles from the Sunshine State Young Munoz, Madison Jackman, Kaylee Sawyer and McKenna DeMartino pose in front of a Reader’s Award list and were able to pass a test in order to earn a place on the team. Proudly displaying their certificates of participation in the program are: Julia Bernstein, Lego-dinosaur. left, (3rd grade), Sydney Brown (4th grade), Kaylee Salvatore (3rd grade), Madelyn Wilson (3rd grade), Tina Tilak (5th grade) and Emma Zahir (4th grade).
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Whispering Oak Elementary held its second annual senior graduation reception honoring seniors who attended the school during their elementary years. The students were able to see pictures from their 5th-grade year, reminisce with teachers, have cake and refreshments and were presented with an engraved pen. Enjoying the occasion were Ms. Enix, front, left, Ms. DiMaggio, Ms. Abrams, Mrs.Tejada and Mrs. Tanski; and Mrs. Edwards, back, left, Mrs. Castillo, Jarrod Castillo, Savannah Perry, Matheus DeCarvalho, Jancarlos Polanco, Mrs. Stanley, Mr. Marrocco, Mrs. Murphy and Dr. Ramsey.
Enjoying the First United Methodist Learning Center’s ‘Under the Big Top’ preschool camp were June Arms, Carson Prosser, Tyler Ficentise, Kennedy and Grayson Antal, and Marlee and Libbie Pinkerton, Sedona Vega, Shea Gilbert and Jace DeGregory, along with teachers Lily Frets, Liz Quinn and Kim Bertsch.
Comprehensive soccer camp at Montverde Academy open to public The Soccer Institute at Montverde Academy will host a public, comprehensive residential summer soccer camp from July 10-13. This program’s official ambassador is former F.C. Barcelona manager Frank
Rijkaard. It also is supported by the Montverde Academy Boys’ Varsity High School Soccer program that recently completed its fourth consecutive undefeated season and fourth national championship in as many years.
The residential camp’s staff will be comprised of head and associate head coaches from NCAA Division I institutions from around the country. In addition, two former professional players — MLS MVP and 2001 ESPY winner
Mamadou Diallo and former Liverpool F.C. and Senegalese International player Salif Daio — will attend the camp as professional guests. The camp is open to all interested male soccer players from ages 13-16, and will
cost only a $5 registration fee. The camp experience will be held on the campus of Montverde Academy and each camper will reside in the dormitories, have access to the academy’s worldclass training facilities and
be provided all meals and snacks throughout the program. Space is limited to 50 participants on a first-come first-served basis. To learn more, contact aprostko@mvasports.com or call (407) 929-2701.
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240 GARAGE SALE Carseats, swings, strollers, bouncers, playpens, riding toys & potties. 3Star Flea Market, Apopka. Babylady 407-731-4248. 7/10rk
160 GENERAL EMPLOYMENT *****MOLLY MAID HOME CLEANING SERVICE, no nights or holidays, company car provided, call 407-877-0184.7/10***** The Lakeside Church seeking experienced preschool director. Credentials and certified, start early July. 407-614-3760. 7/3dd Veterinary Assistant. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Available to work weekdays and Saturdays. Team player, responsible, caring and punctual. Experience preferred but not required. Send resumes to ocoeevets@gmail. com or fax to 407-656-0685. 7/10sl Driver Trainees Neeed NOW! Become a driver for Werner Enterprises. Earn $800 per week! Local CDL Training. 1-877-214-3624. fcan7/3
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BAPTIST FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 125 E Plant St., Winter Garden 407-656-2352 Sundays 8:30 am Traditional 9:45 am Bible Study 11:00 am Contemporary Awana - Wednesdays - 6pm Pastor Tim Grosshans www.fbcwg.org 2nd Campus:
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BEULAH BAPTIST CHURCH 671 Beulah Road, Winter Garden (407) 656-3342 Pastor Jathan Murphy
STARKE LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH
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WEST oRAnGE BAPTIST P.O. Box 278 • 200 Tubb St. Oakland, FL 34760 (407) 656-9749 Pastor David Pruett
WEST oRLAndo BAPTIST & CHILd dISCoVERY CEnTER 1006 E. Crown Pt. Rd. Ocoee, FL. www.westorlandobaptistchurch.com 407-905-9508
570 LAWN & TREE LLOYD LAWN SERVICE. Lawn Cutting, Weed Eating and Edging, Hedge Trimming, Grass Clipping Removal/Blowing, New Mulch Replacement, Flower Bed Weeding, One Time Cutting Serv. Avail., SOD Replacement. PRESSURE WASHING. llongleyjr@centurylink.net. 321278-6981. 7/3sl
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650 COMMERCIAL FOR RENT Professional office space, N. Dillard St., W.G. 407-656-2812 7/31tfn Sendero Church de Luz, 325 Ocoee Apopka Road, Ocoee. 321-947-2644. Interested in renting facility to schools or other churches. 7/24ro
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890 Vineland Rd. Winter Garden 407-656-3949 Sundays: 10:30 am & 6:00pm Wednesday: Family Night 7:00pm www.vrcfellowship.org WHERE EVERYONE FEELS LIKE FAMILY
EPISCoPAL CHURCH oF THE MESSIAH
On the corner of Main St. and Tilden. (407) 656-3218 Sunday services at 8AM, 9:30AM 11AM & 7:00PM with Sunday School for all ages at 9:30. Child Care &Youth Ministry. www.churchofthemessiah.com
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4950 S. Apopka-Vineland Rd. Orlando, FL 32819. 1 block south of Conroy-Windermere Rd. on right. 407-876-3480 Sunday Services 8:30am,10:30am. and 6:30pm. Sunday School for all ages 9:30am and Children’s Chapel at 10:30am. Childcare provided. www.ascension-orlando.org
LUTHERAn PEoPLE oF FAITH CHURCH 220 Windermere Rd, Winter Garden Serv. 8:30am & 10:45am 407-877-3937 www.PeopleOfFaith.ORG
METHodIST oCoEE oAKS UMC
201 S. Clarke Road, Ocoee, FL. 8:30am Traditional 10:00am SS Sunday: 9:45am Interactive 11:00am Contemporary. Monday night services at 7:00pm. Pastor Eric McCrea 407-293-0700
FIRST UnITEd METHodIST CHURCH
125 N. Lakeview Ave Winter Garden Service Times: 9:00 AM & 11:15 AM www.fumcwg.org 407-656-1135
PEnTECoSTAL GRACE WoRSHIP CEnTER
Temporarily meeting at Baldwin Fairchild of Winter Garden 428 East Plant Street Winter Garden, FL 34787 Pastor Ricky L. Faircloth
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218 E. Oakland Ave. Oakland, FL 407-656-4452 www.oaklandpres.org Near exit 272 off the FL Turnpike Worship at 8:45 am and 11 am Sunday School for all ages at 9:45am. Nursery provided during worship. Dr. Robert P. Hines, Jr., Pastor. Call about our preschool.
PRESBYTERIAn CHURCH oF THE LAKES, USA
Conroy-Windermere Rd. @ Lincoln Ave. Sunday School 9:00AM, Worship 10:30 407-291-2886 Worship on Wed. 7:00 - 7:30 PM “Come hear the Gospel” Rev. Ferdinand Brits www.pcol.org
UnITEd CHURCH oF CHRIST WIndERMERE UnIon CHURCH 10710 Park Ridge-Gotha Rd. Windermere, FL 34786 407-876-2112 Worship times: 9:00am Adult Sunday School 10:00am Worship www.windermereunion.org
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NORTH SIDE WINTER GARDEN $189,300
Adorable ranch home. One block from downtown! Large master, remolded kitchen new appliances. New air/heat and flooring. No HOA! Must see.
Feel the sea breeze - walk to the beach. Open & inviting floor plan. Backyard w/gazebo and firepit for entertaining. Newer roof and a/c. Priced to sell $149,900.
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Take a look at this residential vacant lot located in Ocoee and no homeowners association...Build your dream home!!! City of ocoee utilities, water and sewer... Motivated seller...Bring offer's!!! Asking only $30,000.
This is a dream come true!!! Gated Community/Lake Access!!! Gorgeous 2-story with master bedroom on the first floor!!! Step into this impressive dramatic 2 story foyer. Formal living room with plenty of room for big comfortable chairs & sofa, spacious but intimate dinning room, entertain in uncrowded comfort in the spacious family room with surround sound! Laundry room and half bath. Eat-in kitchen complete with island, desk and french doors leading to the LARGE screened lanai and spa. Upstairs you will find the loft perfect for a playroom, office or study area!!! There are also 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and the media room that features a large screen, comfortable chairs and everything needed to watch your favorite movie. Easy access to turnpike, 429, 408 and the West Orange Trail!!! Asking Only $350,000.00
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WINTER GARDEN BUNGALOW
Bungalow with Industrial-2 zoning great for office space use. Large side yard.Current use as residential. Asking $126,900.
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Located in Ocoee on a corner lot. The land is cleared and ready to build a single family residence!!! Easy access to 429 and turnpike!!! No HOA!!! Asking Only $50,000.
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Great buy on this 3 bdrm., 1 Ba., Living room, dining room, inside laundry, kitchen comes complete with all appliances, all blinds stay. Laminate flooring in living, dining and hall, bedrooms have carpet, tile in kitchen, bath and laundry. Fenced back yard with open patio. Asking only $73,000
WESMERE AT OCOEE
Executive 4 bed/3bath pool home. Well appointed home on immaculate grounds. 42" Custom cabinets w/exotic granite countertops. Lots of upgrades. Almost 2,700 sq ft living area. Must see $319,450.
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Located in Winter Garden and cute as a button is this 4 Bdrm., 2 Ba. has been remodeled, with wood laminate flooring, new cabinets, freshly painted inside and out, all appliances stay, range, refrigerator, dishwasher, disposal, microwave, washer and dryer. Window coverings stay, dining room table and hutch. Master bath has dual sinks, tiled shower. Front and Back porch, back yard is privacy fenced with white vinyl fencing. Walk to downtown W.G., West Orange Trail. Asking Only $115,000.
Operating ranch/farm 116 +/- acres. Brick 3/2 home approx 2,784 sq ft w/double garage, newer roof & a/c. Rolling pasture fenced and cross fenced leading to woods and 3/2 mobile home near a stream of water. Deer are seen often. Large sheds for equipment & hay storage. Out of area location. Call for info. $398,000.
WINTERMERE POINTE - WINTER GARDEN
Awesome floor plan with 2988 sq ft living area. Solar heated pool- 3 car garage -1/2 acre and located in a cul-de-sac. $349,900 Must see!
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Beauty surrounds you in this 4 brm. 3 ba. located in Oakland. This home shows like a model! Formal living and dining, family rm with electric fireplace, surround sound, kitchen complete with all high grade stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, beautiful wood cabinets, dry bar and wine cooler. Split bdrm plan, flooring consists of wood and tile. Bonus room on 2nd floor w/full bath is perfect for guess room, playrm or office. Large screened lanai, heated pool, paver's, all patio furniture stays!!! What more could you ask for???Asking only $405,000
1,000 Sq ft office space w/3 offices $110,000 2,000 Sq ft office space w/6 offices $215,000 For lease same as above from $1,200 to $2400 a month plus tax
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