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Thursday, July 24, 2014
Olympia athlete vaulting toward the top 1B Three Sections, 36 Pages
Oakland follows town trend of setting higher mill as buffer
In brief Church to celebrate new school year
Elevation Christian Church, 120 W. Mckey St., Ocoee, plans to host a community back- to-school event from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, in the adjacent Mckey Crossings Plaza. Organizers will give away school supplies to the first 200 students who attend. The event, which is supported by the city of Ocoee, also will feature free haircuts, live music, face painting and bounce houses. To learn more, visit elevationflorida.org.
By Amy Quesinberry Rhode
The Oakland Town Commission typically raises its proposed millage rate one mill each year to allow for a buffer when planning the next fiscal year’s budget and then drops the rate back down to the previous year’s rate. The 2014-15 budget year should be no different. Commissioners voted unanimously July 8 to set the proposed rate at 7.75, one mill higher than last year’s rate. The officials will hold the first adoption hearing on the town’s tentative budget and millage rate at their Sept. 10 meeting, which begins at 6:30 p.m.; the final millage and budget hearing is set for 6:30 p.m. Sept. 23. Finance Director Becky Rotroff said the town does not expect to hold any budget workshops. The Orange County Property Appraiser’s office will mail the notices of proposed property taxes to residents Aug. 24. Last year’s millage rate in Oakland was 6.75, and the total budget was about $7.4 million. This year’s budget has not been determined, but Rotroff said the ad valorem rate is increasing, because the town annexed property and Oakland’s assessed value has increased. The current assessed value is $202 million, she said, and last year’s was $192 million. The town operates with a three-part budget, which includes the General Fund, Utility Fund and School Operations for Oakland Avenue Charter School.
Apply now for meal benefits
Parents of Orange County Public Schools students can now begin submitting a Club Lunch Meal Benefits application for the 2014/15 school year. Completion of this form helps OCPS qualify students to receive school meals at a reduced, free or paid rate. By visiting OCPSMealApp.com, families can fill out one application that will cover all students in the household. Regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture, the OCPS food service program operates under strict nutrition guidelines for all meals served. Fruits and vegetables are provided with each meal every day, and whole grains are used in breads, pizzas, rice, etc. There are no fried foods or any foods high in fat, sugar or salt. To learn more, contact Lora Gilbert, senior director of OCPS Food and Nutrition Services, at (407) 317-3963, or lora.gilbert@ocps.net.
VanderLey top District 1 citizen By Amy Quesinberry Rhode
Gibson and his band — lead guitarist and bandleader JMR, Scott McGill on upright bass, Brian Molnar on the cajon (drum) and Bill Posten on the keys — delivered a set that included the rollicking “Redneck Rock N’ Roll” and “Florida Cracker Country Boy,” as well as the gentle “Daddy’s Little Girl.” In addition, Gibson praised the Sunshine State’s skies and beaches in “Florida” and the glories of farm life in “Moonlight on the Farm.”
Betsy VanderLey, of Oakland, was one of seven individuals recognized for making exceptional contributions to Orange County and its citizens during the municipality’s 2014 Florida Neighborhoods Conference earlier this month. County Mayor Teresa Jacobs presented the plaques and medallions. VanderLey — the business development director for DRMP Inc., a civil engineering firm in Baldwin Park — is the vice chair of the Orange County Planning and Zoning Commission/Local Planning Agency and is the P&Z representative on the county’s Affordable Housing Board. “Ms. VanderLey’s numerous contributions span from fundraising and sponsoring charity events to conscientiously casting critical votes as the District 1 Planning and Zoning representative,” Orange County District 1 Commissioner S. Scott Boyd said. “Despite the many demands of her professional and advisory board commitments, she still finds the time to volunteer her talents in a multitude of other roles, including mentoring her peers through voluntary professional development courses. She has positively impacted the quality of life for countless residents who will benefit for generations to come, and I am thrilled to see her receive this honor.” VanderLey has been a small-business owner, an entrepreneur and a business developer. Her involvement in the community includes managing numerous local political campaigns and assisting local non-profits with public relations, marketing and fundraising. “I have been privileged to live in West
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West Orange native Patrick Gibson, right, and his bandmates, including lead guitarist JMR, performed for a packed house July 19 at Blue 42 Sports Grill, in Winter Garden.
WEST ORANGE WELCOME West Orange native Patrick Gibson and friends jam for a good cause. By Tony Judnich
Two days after celebrating his 32nd birthday, country music recording artist Patrick Gibson returned to the West Orange scene where a major part of his fan base took shape. Gibson performed to a full house July 19 at Blue 42 Sports
Grill, 14195 W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden. Fans gave him a warm welcome, just like they did at his shows when the establishment was known as Benchwarmers. The concert served as a fundraiser for Bethesda, Md.-based CureSearch for Children’s Cancer. “It’s an honor to be back here in West Orange County tonight,” Gibson told the audience, which included his mother, Donna Henley, of Palm Bay, and other family members. “I love hearing him play live,” Henley said.
Ocoee commission sets tentative property tax rate By Tony Judnich
The Ocoee City Commission July 15 set a proposed, tentative property tax rate of 6.5 for the fiscal 2015 budget. Commissioners adamantly stated the rate is not a permanent one and represents a “ceiling” that will come down. The tentative rate, they agreed, will give them leeway to make adjustments when they review the proposed budget at up-
coming workshops and hearings. The new fiscal year begins Oct. 1. The tentative tax rate can be lowered during the budget hearings in September and has historically been done so by the city, City Manager Rob Frank said in a letter to the commission. “There are going to be some residents complaining (about the tentative rate),” Commissioner Joel Keller said. “But, the 6.5 is just a play number (for now).”
“I’d rather get it up higher than go low (initially),” Commissioner Rosemary Wilsen said. “If not, you won’t get one stripe on the street.” Ocoee’s overall assessed value increased by just more than $145 million from the prior year, and Finance Director Wanda Horton and city staff had recommended the commission match the (See Ocoee, 6A)
Betsy VanderLey, left, vice-chair of Orange County Planning and Zoning Commission, was honored for District 1 at the recent Florida Neighborhoods Conference. With her is Diana M. Garcia, aide to District 1 Commissioner S. Scott Boyd.
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THURSDAY, JULY 24
How to Search and Apply for Jobs — 2:15 p.m. Thursday, July 24, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Learn how to use various Internet resources to search and apply for jobs. Registration required. (407) 835-7323.
Teacher Job Fair — 8-10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, July 24, at Edgewater High School, 3100 Edgewater Drive, Orlando. OCPS will introduce teaching opportunities within the district. Administrators will conduct interviews and extend offers for employment. To apply, visit ocps.net and choose the desired timeslot. “Vintage Favorite” Film — showing of “Roman Holiday” is at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 24, at the Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. The film is part of the theater’s Summer Movie Series. Tickets are $5 general admission. To purchase, visit gardentheatre. org. Woman’s Club Benefit — 7 p.m. Thursday, July 24, at the GFWC Woman’s Club of Ocoee, 4 N. Lakewood Drive. The club will host a Bunco Fundraiser for the Valencia Foundation Criminal Justice Program in memory of Deputy Jonathan Scott Pine. The event costs $10 per person and is open to the public. For tickets, call (407) 579-7977.
FRIDAY, JULY 25
“Cult Classic” Film — showing of “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” is at 7 p.m. Friday, July 25, at the Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. The film is part of the theater’s Summer Movie Series. Tickets are $5 general admission. To purchase, visit gardentheatre.org. Family Food Truck Night — 5 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 25, in front of the Windermere Town Hall, 520 Main St. Bring friends, family, chairs, blankets and an appetite.
The Magic of Glen Foster — 11 a.m. Friday, July 25, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Take a magical journey with award-winning comedy
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magician Glen Foster. Available to children ages 6 to 12. Seating is limited. To register, call (407) 8357323.
SATURDAY, JULY 26
Paws to Read — 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 26, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Children will practice reading skills by reading aloud to a furry listener. Be An Angel Therapy Dogs Ministry will present the program with certified therapy dogs. (407) 835-7323.
When Butter Flies — class takes place at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 26, at the Tibet-Butler Preserve and Vera Carter Environmental Center, 8777 County Road 535, Orlando. Learn about the biology of butterflies and meet some that are common to Central Florida. Participants will leave with a butterfly craft. For ages 7 and up; limited to 35 participants. (407) 8766696. Women’s Self Defense Class — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at The Body Club, 2121 S. Hiawassee Road, Suite 120, Orlando. Windermere Police Chief Dave Ogden, a trained martial artist, will lead the course and teach women how to protect themselves in dangerous situations. Registration is required. To sign up, visit wjrr.com/calendar.
SUNDAY, JULY 27
Prenatal Care Education — 2 p.m. Sunday, July 27, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. A representative from Community Health Centers will provide the information women need to know before they conceive and become pregnant. Registration is required. (407) 835-7323.
MONDAY, JULY 28
Music Camp — takes place Monday, July 28, through Friday, Aug. 1, at Oakland Presbyterian Church, 218 E. Oakland Ave. Children who have completed second through sixth grades are welcome. The camp costs $100, and participants meet daily to prepare a Christian musical, learn
a variety of instruments and enjoy recess and games. (407) 466-7554.
Running Camp — 8:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, July 28, at Foundation Academy. Coach Alicia Webber will lead the camp. Boys and Girls ages 12 to 18 can register and all ability levels are welcome. For more information or to register, call Alicia at (352) 874-4363. The Science of Harry Potter — 2:30 p.m. Monday, July 28, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Discover the science behind magical potions, mysterious creatures and more. For children ages 6 to 12. To register in advance, call (407) 835-7323.
TUESDAY, JULY 29
Games Galore — 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Children ages 6 to 12 are invited to play board games and make crafts. (407) 835-7323.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 30
Family Swim Night — 6:30 to 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.
Mr. Tim the Comedy Magician — 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, at the Windermere Library, 530 Main St. Mr. Tim is a bumbling magician whose magic never seems to go as planned. Children ages 6 to 12 are invited to help him out. Registration is required. (407) 835-7323.
THURSDAY, JULY 31
Hob Nob & Straw Poll — 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 31, at the Bella Room, 12100 W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden. Hosted by The West Orange Chamber of Commerce with presenters Orlando Health and Walt Disney World Company. Speak with local candidates and hear their positions on local, state and national issues. $26 per person in advance; $31 at the door. Includes dinner, beverages and a vote in the Straw Poll. To register, visit wochamber. com/chamber_events/hob_nob.
“Vintage Favorite” Film — showing of “Strangers on a Train” is at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 31, at the Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. The film is part of the theater’s Summer Movie Series. Tickets are $5 general admission. To purchase, visit gardentheatre. 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.
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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.
American Legion Meeting — 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.
Senior Time — 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, 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.
American Legion Bingo Night — 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, at the post building, 271 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. (407) 656-6361.
Rotary Club of Winter Garden — meets at 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays at Tanner Hall, 29 W. Garden Ave., Winter Garden. For more, visit rotaryclubofwintergarden.org.
Cruz N-Car Show — 6 to 9 p.m. the 3rd Saturday of each month, at W. Plant St., downtown Winter Garden. A variety of cars will be on display, including some vintage vehicles. Free vehicle registration. Cash giveaways and food available. (407) 656-4111.
Summertime at SoBo — 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. until Friday, Aug. 1, at the Winter Garden Art Association, 127 S. Boyd St. Themed art experiences are offered for children in grades K through 5. Mediums include watercolor, acrylic, sketching and three-dimensional art. (407) 347-7996.
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.
Fridays on the Plaza — 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays, at 56 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. For more information, visit cwgdn.com. English Conversation Class — 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. The Adult Literacy League will lead the event. To register, call (407) 422-1540.
Ocoee Farmer’s Market — 3 to 8 p.m. Fridays in downtown Ocoee, on McKey Street and Bluford Avenue. For more information, visit ocoeelionsclub.com. Ocoee Food Truck Fridays and Movie in the Park — 6 p.m. the third Friday of each month at Bill Breeze Park, 125 N. Lakeshore Drive. Call (407) 905-3180 or visit ocoee.org.
Take a Hike — free hiking program takes place the second Saturday of every month, at the Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machete Trail, Oakland. (407) 905-0054.
West Orange Kiwanis Club — 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. Windermere Farmers Market — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays at 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 — 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.
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WOHS Jazz Band to attend Chicago clinic
By Amy Quesinberry Rhode Florida and professor Michael Mossman from Queens College The Jazz Ensemble at West New York. Orange High School has been Members of the 2014- 15 invited to attend an annual Jazz Ensemble I are: clinic in Chicago and now must • trombone — Sam George, raise funds to make the trip. The David Haas, Madeline Hughes, 68th Annual Midwest Clinic Sheldon Martin, Dakota Wetis an international band and more; orchestra event that averages • guitar — Mitchell Fountain; 17,000 attendees from more • percussion — Zach Goldthan 30 countries and features berg, Jon Jarvis, Matt Malhiot; performing ensembles from • piano — Marcus Jefferson; around the globe. • bass — Doug Cooley, Isaac “Being invited to perform is Menacho; widely considered the highest • clarinet — Jaden Christoachievement a band program pher Muench; can earn,” said Ken Boyd, band • alto saxophone — Kaitlin director at WOHS. Coulson, Danniel Pererya, AshHe plans to attend with the ley Stalvey (also vocalist); school jazz ensemble, but he • tenor saxophone — Kelley wants to raise enough money Martin, Jennifer Mast; “so that every student can par• baritone saxophone — Matt take in this truly unique experi- Greer; ence.” • trumpet — Matt Brady, Attendees will watch multiple Loukas Charalambous, Nick concerts while they are there, Feivou, Randy Le and Cristina including the Chicago Sym- Robbins. phony Brass, and will have a There are eight individuals chance to meet professors from who were seniors in the jazz more than 80 colleges that will ensemble last year and aren’t be presenting at the clinic. eligible to go: Ryan Anderson, The trip is Dec. 16-20 and will Julia Campbell, Jake Farrell, cost approximately $36,000. Rebecca Greene, Ashley MainBoyd said the group will be grette, Tyler Mast, Peyton Meejoined by a few guest soloists, han and Jeremy Rivera. including professor Jeff Rupert The community can sponsor from the University of Central a member of the jazz band by
Last year’s WOHS jazz band received an invitation to a prestigious event in Chicago. selecting a level (Bronze, $100249; Silver, $250-499; Gold, $500-749; Platinum, $750-999; or Warrior, $1,000 or more)
and mailing a check payable to West Orange High School Band, 1625 Beulah Road, Winter Garden 34787. Donations
are tax-deductible. Individuals upcoming school year. For more information, conor businesses that sponsor the band will be advertised in all of tact the school at (407) 905the jazz band’s programs for the 2400.
Improvements continue at Windermere park By Tony Judnich
Its mainland section features a spacious, new pavilion topped with an “Old Florida” metal roof. Nearby are new restrooms and three resurfaced tennis courts. And beyond a wooden, canal-crossing bridge, visitors will find another new pavilion situated on an island that’s about the size of a football field. These and other amenities are found at the 9.4-acre Butler Bay Recreation Center, which hugs the shore of Lake Crescent at 11465 Park Ave. Since becoming its owner in 2011, the town of Windermere has spent almost $150,000 in city and donated money on park upgrades, Town Manager Robert Smith said on July 17. And many more improvements are proposed, but there is no definitive date
set for their completion, he said. In 2011, three homeowners groups from the Butler Bay Master Association donated the park property and $25,000 to the town. From that pot of money, Windermere officials used $3,000 on title work and other property transfer costs and earmarked the remaining $22,000 to help pay for park improvements. The large pavilion on the mainland replaced a former association community room that was in horrible shape, Smith said. The cost of this pavilion and the new restrooms totaled about $120,000, making them by far the most expensive parts of the overall park-improvement project. Other completed upgrades include repairs to the park’s sidewalks, new striping for its parking lot and the installation of a wooden fence. In addition, a
Windermere Public Works Department crew recently graded the area in front of the mainland pavilion and added sod, Public Works Supervisor David Grimm said at the July 8 Town Council meeting. “Butler Bay looks great,” Council Member Jim O’Brien said at the meeting. Windermere officials continue working with University of Central Florida staff on a master plan for the park, Smith said on July 17. Looking ahead, officials want to replace the park’s dilapidated fishing pier with a new one, install a playground, create a swimming area and add a launch area for people going kayaking or paddle boarding. “There is a whole long list of stuff,” when it comes to future amenities, Smith said. “It’s going to cost a lot of money that the town does not have right now.”
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From our archives
Old Times
85 years ago
From a 1929 issue of The Winter Garden Journal: The game of horseshoes was introduced at Lakeview High School because, “It is a very interesting game to play for many reasons. First, because it is a clean game and everyone can play it. It is a good game to have at school because after one gets through playing, he isn’t hot and his nerves aren’t all torn up. When he goes to his class, he can put his mind on his work. But if he played a game of football, he would be hot and nervous and couldn’t study.” [From August 1969 issue: “We don’t think this was Vel Heckman’s idea.”]
80 years ago
President Franklin Roosevelt landed in Honolulu and reviewed 15,000 officers and men stationed there in what was said to be one of the most impressive military peacetime demonstrations in U.S. history. President Paul von Hindenburg, of Germany, 87, field marshal of the German armies during the war, died. Immediately, Adolf Hitler, chancellor, declared himself president.
40 years ago
The long ride is over for Jane Fulmer and
Virginia Spigener, of Winter Garden. They are among seven young people from the Lutheran Camp, in Montverde, who completed a 136-mile bicycle trip around Central Florida while carrying their own bedrolls and food. They are among the increasing number of cross-country bikers who have found enjoyment in this simple mode of traveling. Not only is it good exercise, but also, it can save on gas.
35 years ago
West Orange Lumber Co. in Oakland was sold but customers need not worry about any change in the quality of merchandise or service. Ward Britt Sr., who bought the company 23 years ago, has sold the building supply business to his son, Neil.
30 years ago
The West Orange Water Warriors finished in second place at the 1984 Red Lobster Invitational Meet, held at the West Orange YMCA. Special thanks for the event went to Meet Manager Bill Marshall, his wife, Susie, and Coach Fred Tyler. Ten-and-under sensation Paul Heminger won silver medals in all his events; Furman University freshman Paige Winters and Lakeview ninthgrader Lianna Schuyten won individual highpoint honors for their age groups. Dawn Willis, Publisher dawnwillis@wotimes.com
Hutch Justice, 2-year-old son of Jimmy and Emily Justice, of Winter Garden, spent the Fourth of July holiday in Montreat, N.C. He ‘read’ The West Orange Times on the porch overlooking the mountains, went rock-hopping in the creek, played on the playground, hiked, shopped in Black Mountain and kept his family entertained. He spent his five days away with Sara Smith (Winter Garden), Meredith and Chase Biber (Spartanburg, S.C.), Liz Ann Hill (York, S.C.) and Stan and Scottie Lummus (Spartanburg). Are you planning a trip to a special place outside West Orange County? Take The West Orange Times with you, feature it in a high-quality photo and email the picture to news@ wotimes.com. You can also mail or drop off the photo: The West Orange Times, 720 S. Dillard St., Winter Garden 34787. Emailed photos should be at least 200 dpi. Include the names of everyone in the photo, where it was taken and a phone number where the editor can reach you. Call the newspaper office at (407) 656-2121 with questions.
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Local police and fire reports
Missing/runaway adult — 0 Missing/runaway juvenile The Winter Garden Police — 2. Department reported 616 calls Ocoee police for service from July 10-16: The Ocoee Police DepartArrests — Adult, 35; juvement reported 960 calls for nile, 11 service from July 10-16: Assault/battery — 12 Arrests (adult) — 25 Burglary (residential and Arrests (juvenile) — 6 business) — 4 Assault and battery — 7 Burglary (vehicle) — 2 Burglary (residential and Child abuse — 0 business) —4 Criminal mischief — 4 Burglary (vehicle) — 11 Drug violations — 9 Child abuse — 5 DUI — 3 Criminal mischief — 3 Robbery — 0 Drug violations — 4 Sexual assault/battery — 1 DUI — 0 Thefts — 10 Robbery — 0 Vehicle accidents — 16 Sexual battery — 2 Vehicle thefts — 1
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Thefts — 15 Vehicle accidents — 20 Vehicle thefts — 0 Missing/endangered adult —0 Missing/runaway juvenile — 0.
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Ocoee Fire Department stations 25, 26, 38 and 39 responded to 114 calls for assistance during the period of July 10-16: Fire—2 EMS—62 Vehicle accidents—7 Hazardous materials/conditions—1 Public service—29 False alarms—13.
Three charged with Medicaid fraud Law-enforcement officials arrested Orange County residents Shirley Simmons, 46, Keisha Carter, 36, and Kandida Michel-Ross, 36, following allegations of Medicaid fraud, officials from state Attorney General Pam Bondi’s office said in a July 17 statement. The three residents are accused of billing more than $45,000 worth of fraudulent, duplicative and unauthorized mental-health targeted casemanagement services. These types of services are designed to link Medicaid recipients
having persistent and serious mental-health disorders to community based services, officials said. Agents from the Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, the Winter Garden Police Department, the Orlando Police Department and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office made the arrests. According to the investigation, Simmons, owner of A & S Quality Care, 2295 S Hiawassee Road, Orlando, allegedly paid monetary incentives to both employees and clients who
referred Medicaid recipients to her company. Simmons, Carter and Michel-Ross allegedly billed the Medicaid Program for duplicative and prohibited services and submitted other false and fraudulent claims. The defendants are facing second-degree felony charges of Medicaid fraud and organized scheme to defraud. If convicted, they face up to 15 years in prison, $20,000 in fines and restitution. The Attorney General’s Office of Statewide Prosecution will prosecute the case.
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Kids meet motorcycle officers
The Winter Garden Police Department Traffic Unit spent some time with the kids of the Dillard Street Elementary Summer Camp on July 15. Members of the Traffic Unit told the children about their duties, equipment and motorcycles. The officers also performed a demonstration of the unique riding skills needed to operate a police motorcycle.
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tentative tax rate to the current 5.78. This rate would provide $10.2 million in property tax revenues, or $815,270 more than the current year’s total of about $9.4 million, according to city data. The 5.5 rolled-back tax rate — at which the current tax base would produce the same taxes levied as the previous year — would generate $9.7 million, a total that takes into account higher property values and new construction. And the 6.5 rate would produce almost $11.5 million, Horton said July 16. For budgeting purposes, each of the West Orange native Patrick Gibson, second from right, and his band mates had a ball amounts generated by the variduring their July 19 concert at Blue 42 Sports Grill in Winter Garden. ous tax rates represent 97% of the anticipated property tax (Continued from 1A) revenue collections. Wilsen on July 16 reiterated that, “It’s easier to set (the tax team for a CureSearch benefit rate) a little higher and then Houses and stores that have written by Gibson. Last September, he released walk in Orlando. replaced agricultural areas back down than to set it low “It’s been in our hearts to of West Orange are, to some his second CD, titled, “The people, positive developments, Same Don’t Stay the Same.” support them more and more “but that’s not progress to me,” It features three tracks of new this year,” Gibson said. “I’m he told the crowd. material and two songs from a father of two now, and if one Musician Christopher Poin- the previous album in acoustic of my kids came down with cancer, it would just be heartdexter opened for Gibson, form, according to his site. whose set was followed by a Gibson — who cites George breaking to me. Giving back to performance by Wade Hayes, Jones and Garth Brooks as our fellow people is very big a colon-cancer survivor who major influences — over the to me. God gives us a talent to recorded several country hits years has performed twice use. If we’re given a blessing, at the Ocoee Founders’ Day let’s pay it forward.” in the 1990s. The people of West Orange Originally from Apopka, Festival, as well as at local Gibson as a youngster moved joints, such as Frank’s Place, certainly have done their part, with his family to Ocoee, in Ocoee. He currently lives he said. “They’ve embraced us with where he attended Ocoee in Clermont with his wife, Middle School. He graduated Rebecca, and their two sons, paying it forward and have in 2000 from West Orange Cadence, 2, and Preston, who been big supporters of anything we’ve done,” Gibson turns 1 in August. High School. Gibson said he performed said. Five years later, Gibson left “He does so many good for Nashville to complete his many concerts earlier in his cafirst demo CD, titled “Flori- reer in support of the American things for so many people,” da,” according to his website, Cancer Society and the Cys- Donna Henley said about her pgcountry.com. The 12-song tic Fibrosis Foundation. And son. “He’s a ‘give-back’ peralbum includes seven songs last year, he helped organize a son.”
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Orange County for many years and benefited from learning from many community minded, hard working family and friends,” Vanderley said. “I am proud to follow their example and invest my time and talent here as well and am grateful that Commissioner Boyd nominated me for this honor.” When nominating VanderLey, Boyd wrote that she “embodies the qualities of leadership, selflessness and integrity at a level worthy of being labeled a ‘Life Coach.’ Anything placed in her capable hands always far exceeds expectations, producing remarkable results that ultimately improve the lives of those around her. “In every effort and accomplishment, Ms. VanderLey has set the bar for excellence at an incredibly high level. She is a role model who actively encourages and engages others,” Boyd wrote. VanderLey stays involved in the community. She is a member of several organizations, including Commercial Real Estate Women, Society of American Military Engineers, Winter Garden Rotary, West Orange Chamber of Commerce and Orlando Health’s Women of Influence Advisory Board. Her accomplishments include handling public relations and marketing for Home at Last and organizing a large fundraiser for Matthew’s Hope, West Orange County’s homeless ministry; co-chairing the Rotary’s Evening at the Pops concert on Lake Apopka; and organizing and facilitating a panel discussion about Horizon West and its projected impacts for the West Orange Chamber of Commerce. The honoree and her husband, Todd, moved in 1971 to Central Florida and have raised three children in West Orange County. The county also recognized these citizens as community champions for local neighborhoods: Regina Melvin for District 2, Azalea Park Little League for District 3, Pastor
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(Continued from 1A) Abner Adorno for District 4, Timothy McKinney for District 5 and Pastor Michael Kimbrough for District 6. In addition, Sharon Warner received the Mayor’s Distinguished Citizen of the Year award. She is the founder of Family & Friends United Inc., a program started locally more than 20 years ago that gives
children the tools they need to better deal with challenging situations they might encounter at school and outside the home. The conference was organized by the Neighborhood Preservation & Revitalization Division. More than 350 neighborhood and community leaders attended the event.
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BUDGET WORKSHOPS The workshops will be held on Monday, Aug. 11, and Thursday, Aug. 21, and the hearings will take place on Monday, Sept. 8, and Wednesday, Sept. 17. Commissioners will cast a final vote on next year’s tax rate and budget at the Sept. 17 hearing. Each of these meetings will start at 6 p.m. and take place at City Hall, 150 N. Lakeshore Drive.
ensure it does not end up with a “bare-bones” budget, especially because of the desire to improve Ocoee’s downtown. The city’s current strategic plan looks at ways to improve the downtown area, such as by attracting new restaurants and other businesses. And upgrading roads, utilities and other types of infrastructure for this area will cost money, Wilsen said. “Residents want to stay in Ocoee to shop and to recreate,” she said. “No one wants to go up in taxes. But, we have to answer the call of what our residents want.” In the next two months, the commission will conduct two budget workshops and two budget hearings, each of which are open to the public. “We welcome residents to come to our workshops and hearings to voice their opinions,” Wilsen said.
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Preschool raising funds for playground cover By Amy Quesinberry Rhode
Nick Asma’s Eagle Scout project in 1998 was constructing a 20-foot-long ark on the playground of the First United Methodist Church of Winter Garden. The wooden structure — 6 feet tall and 16 feet wide — surrounded a giant, century-old oak tree that provided shade for The Learning Center preschoolers on hot, sunny days. In 2008, a severe storm split the tree down the middle, and church officials had the rest of the tree removed for safety reasons. Ever since, the children have had to endure the heat while enjoying the playground. “The focal point of our playground and the epicenter of fun for our kiddos is the huge ark,” Patty Tate, preschool director, wrote in a message in the church’s newsletter. “While we do enjoy the Florida sun, too much is draining. We need to install a cover over our ark and provide relief from the heat as the children play.” The church and preschool have embarked on a new project — one that will provide shade
Nick Asma stands with preschoolers and the ark he built as an Eagle Scout project in this 1998 photo. The giant oak tree was removed six years ago after it was destroyed in a storm. Funds are now being raised to install a sun shade.
for the children. They are trying to raise $19,000 to purchase and install a 30- by 40-foot sail shade to cover the ark. More than $11,000 has been collected so far, and Tate is hoping another $8,000 can be raised soon so the cover can be added before late summer. Tax-deductible contributions can be made to First United
Methodist Learning Center, 125 N. Lakeview Ave., Winter Garden, FL 34787; or on the church’s website, at fumcwg.org. The preschool offers a Mothers Morning Out program, classes for 2- and 3-year-olds and Voluntary Pre-K, and the curriculum includes art, music, story time, learning time, Kinder Gym, chapel time and
playground time. The Learning Center is active in the community, participating in such events as the Winter Garden Christmas Parade, the Spring Fever in the Garden festival, the annual preschool carnival and the fall toy sale. The school opened in 1992, and Tate has been the director for all 22 years.
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Hoyle Pounds and M.Y. McMillan operated a garage in this West Plant Street building beginning in 1922. Model T Fords were assembled and sold at the rate of 1 a day for $500. Pounds eventually bought out McMillan and moved the business to a two-story structure he constructed in 1926; it still stands at the southeast corner of Plant and Lakeview Avenue. Jerry Chicone Sr. subsequently purchased the little building in the photograph. Two businesses occupy the space in this scene set in 1965 — Ruby Adams’ Plant Street Restaurant and the Mode O’Day Frock Shop, owned by Eva A. Wilson. At one time, a skating rink was established in here. The hardware store partly shown at far right was The Bray Hardware, but by the time this picture was snapped, it was being run by Arthur Goff; Bray later moved east to where Sweet Traditions stands now. Today, the site in the photo is fronted by Urban Flats, a landscaped path leading to more new businesses and Axum Coffee. The Winter Garden Heritage Foundation houses thousands of photos of businesses in downtown Winter Garden.
Garden Theatre opens auditions for “Christmas By Committee”
Calling all actors: The Garden Theatre will host auditions for its production of “Christmas By Committee: A Musical.” Open-call auditions will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3; and from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4. Callbacks will be on Wednesday, Aug. 6. Auditions will take place at the theater, 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. Each performer should be ready to perform 32 bars of both a ballad and an up-tempo Broadway song. Show range and diversity (humor). Be prepared to sing the entire song if asked and please provide sheet music for the accompanist. No mp3 players, CDs or a cappella, please. Sides will be provided at callbacks and performers should be prepared to read sides if requested. Each performer should bring two copies of head shots and résumés, if available. Each performer should know his or her schedule availability for the rehearsal and performance period, Oct. 27 through Dec. 21. “Christmas By Committee: A Musical” is an original musical written and directed by acclaimed director/playwright Rob Winn Anderson. Performances will take place at 8 p.m. Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; and 2 p.m. Sundays, from Dec. 5 to 21. For more information about the available roles, visit gardentheatre.org/auditions. To sign up, email auditions@gardentheatre.org. For tickets, contact the Garden Theatre Box Office, (407) 877-4736.
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Winter Garden dancers take stage at daCi-USA gathering Sixteen dancers from the CDPA Performing Ensemble performed at the daCi-USA Gathering June 26 to 29, at the University of Washington, in Seattle. The dancers are members of the CDPA Performing Ensemble at the Centre for Dance & the Performing Arts, in Oakland, under the direction of Kathryn Austin. Two faculty members — Kathryn Brugal and Karen Roper — also participated in the gathering classes. The CDPA Performing En-
semble opened the Saturday night concert with a piece from its 2008 repertoire, “One Short Day (Wicked).” In addition the CDPA Scottish Highland Dancers performed “O, For the Glorious 12th,” an award-winning choreography of traditional highland dancing. The national gatherings of Dance and the Child International-USA occur every three years. This year’s theme was “Forms Unfolding: Dancing in the Emerald City.” The emphasis of the daCi
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Walsh continues journey of faith By Amy Quesinberry Rhode
Melissa Walsh never accepted the doctors’ diagnosis that she would likely be a complete quadriplegic and ventilator-dependent after a car crash six years ago rendered the then-18-year-old paralyzed from the shoulders down. The Oakland resident remains in a wheelchair — but intense daily physical therapy and workouts have given the 24-year-old some mobility and continued hope that she actually may walk one day. Her health insurance only covers so much, though, and recent health care reform has slashed the amount of therapy hours available to her, said her mother, Sheri Loiacono. Walsh’s family is collecting donations of items for a multifamily sale which is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 2. The sale will raise funds for her continued therapy sessions at the Center of Recovery and Exercise, in Longwood. She goes there twice a week for three-hour appointments for an activity-based neurorecovery program that CORE describes as one that optimizes “the function, health and independence for clients with spinal-cord injuries and related disorders.” “I don’t work on functional goals, but I work on a lot of whole-body strengthening, starting from everything that works, and even everything that doesn’t work with voluntary control,” Walsh said. “I have regained enough of limited arm movement (no finger function) to feed myself, brush my teeth, put my makeup on, paint as a hobby; and I’m working on things like brushing my hair, etc.,” she said. Since 2012, Walsh has been able to attend CORE on a scholarship that provided the bulk of the therapy cost. That scholarship has been exhausted already for 2014, though, with five months left in the year. Therapy takes up just a portion of Walsh’s day. Education is important, she said, and she is finishing her junior year at the University of Central Florida. She’s majoring in human
communications with a minor in mass communications. Her goal is to become the voice of a non-profit organization or large company someday. She also has discovered painting, which is a form of therapy for her, and she takes orders for her creations. Her plan is to display some of her work later this year at a Winter Garden event. No matter how busy she is with therapy, painting and schoolwork, Walsh always finds time to speak to DUI offenders and high school students about the consequences of drunken driving. Walsh had been drinking alcohol and was driving in the early morning of Aug. 11, 2008, when she was involved in the single-car crash. She was thrown from the vehicle, and her injuries were severe: spinal cord damage, a fractured pelvis and a broken neck in three places. A friend who was with her was also injured. Through it all, Walsh has kept her faith. “I do believe I will walk again,” she said. “Recovery statistics as a quadriplegic are extremely low, but with the health I am maintaining, I hope to be a positive light in the spinal-cord injury world and bring hope to anybody that is in a similar situation. “All in all, I do believe God never creates tragedy,” Walsh said. “He only allows it with the hope that we seek and bring all glory back to Him, even through the heartache.” To order one of Walsh’s paintings, email her at info@ MelissaAnnWalsh.com. To make a donation to the sale, call Sheri Loiacono at (407) 468-2025.
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Children who have completed second through sixth grades are invited to participate in a fiveday music camp July 28 through Aug. 1, at Oakland Presbyterian Church, 218 E. Oakland Ave. The camp is $100 and is directed by Jennifer Hunt and Bonnie Litteral. Campers meet daily to prepare a Christian musical, which this year is “Malice In The Palace,” the story from the Old Testament about Queen Esther. Campers will have music classes, daily Bible study, recess, games and recreation time. A free musical is performed on the final night with a potluck dinner at 5:30 p.m. to precede the show. Campers must bring lunch and a drink daily; morning and afternoon snacks are provided. For more information, call Litteral at (407) 466-7554 or email her at Bblitteral@aol.com.
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Commemorative bricks are being sold and will be placed in a walkway at West Side Park, in Oakland. Bricks vary in size, color and cost and can be engraved with three to eight lines of writing, as well as clip art. The town is taking orders until September, at which time it will have the commemorative bricks etched and laid along the path. The overall sidewalk will require about 400 bricks. For more information, call Town Hall at (407) 656-1117.
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Scouts can volunteer at ONP
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.
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John Stiteler, counselor and life coach with Total Health Guidance, of Orlando, recently served as the guest speaker for the Rotary Club of Ocoee. “At Total Health Guidance, we believe that to be truly healthy you need to not only be physically well, but also have a healthy emotional life, satisfying relationships, spiritual health and a solid financial foundation,” Stiteler said. Rotary Club of Ocoee President Vania Colina, left, presented Stiteler with a certificate that notes how the club will make a donation on his behalf to The Rotary Foundation’s “End Polio Now” program.
Perner joins Ocoee Lions Club
Colorado native and United States Marines’ veteran Eric Perner officially joined the Ocoee Lions Club June 23. Perner, who has a master’s degree in business finance and leadership, recently opened the Blue Dog Antique and Thrift, on McKey Street, in Ocoee. He cites several reasons for joining the Ocoee Lions Club. His father, upon passing, donated his corneas to help the blind; serving the blind is one of the club’s missions. Also, Perner developed a strong sense of service with the Marine Corps. He wants to play an active role in Ocoee’s community. Shown at the club’s Officer Installation Dinner are Lions District Governor Al Becker, left, Perner’s Lions Club sponsor, Tim Fore, and Perner.
Woman’s Club to host benefit
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 at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 24, at the Woman’s Club of Ocoee, 4 N. Lakewood Drive,
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Windermere Council sets proposed tax rate
The Windermere Town Council tentatively approved a proposed property tax rate of 3.78 for fiscal 2015 at its July 10 budget workshop. This rate matches the one in the current budget, Town Manager Robert Smith said. The new fiscal year begins Oct. 1. Ac-
cording to town data, the 3.78 rate would generate almost $2.13 million in property tax revenue for the town’s general fund. Windermere’s rollback rate — at which the current tax base would produce the same taxes levied as the previous year — is 3.65, which would generate $2.05 million in property tax revenue.
The Town Council will hold budget hearings at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, and 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16. Council members will cast final votes on the new tax rate and budget at the Sept. 16 meeting. Both meetings are open to the public and will take place at Town Hall, 520 Main St.
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The Summer Music Camp at First Baptist Church Windermere recently presented “Spend Awhile on the Nile,” under the direction of Mary Ann Vermillion. The campers included: Maria Bance, Phoenix Biehler, Kaitlyn Bonet, Olivia Bowman, Abigail Brannon, Joshua Brannon, Noah Brannon, Sasha Byrne, Mia Byrne, Nicole Clarisey, Adriel Commissiong, Alex Cotter, Chris Cotter, Dianna Cotter, Lydia Denninger, Sofia Dorta-Milanes, Natasha du Toit, Ansley Emond, Jacqueline Flud, Victoria French, Connor Goodwin, Karsyn Goodwin, Daniel Goins, Morgan Gustovich, Serenity Hance, Savannah Hernandez, Laura Hobbs, Maxwell Hurd, Olivia Im, Lauren Jackson, Sarah Jackson, Gabriel Lamoureux, Ava Leonino, Stella Leonino, Azalea Marcum, Elise Morhack, Kennedy Negrete, Alex Nichol, Lizzie Ozim, Lauren Philbin, Emma Grace Porth, Gabriella Porth, Rainer Porth, Briana Quiroz, Tatiana Quiroz, Jazmin Ramos, Lili Rees, Alyssa Shaddeau, Joanna Mei Schafhauser, Lynsey Sims, Petra Spadaccia, Madison Steidley, Lyndsay Thomas, Sanjana Thomas, Simran Thomas, LeeAnn Thuringer, Lauren Toadvine, Chad Vermillion, Kate Vermillion and Mary Ann Vermillion. Not pictured: Jonathan Misir, Vicki Smith and Abby Taggar.
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SPLAT group to present ‘sketch dramedy’
The SPLAT Youth Group at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Gotha will present “The Hurricane,” a new, original production written and produced by Jeremy King. It asks the question of “How do you respond to a storm?” With each scene answering the question in various ways, audience members are sure to be in for a laugh, cry and a lifted spirit, church officials said. “The Hurricane” will be presented at 8 p.m. Friday, July 25, and Saturday, July 26, and 1 p.m. Sunday, July 27, at the church,
1450 Citrus Oaks Ave., Gotha. Tickets start at $5 for advanced purchases and $8 at the door. A dinner will be served prior to two of the shows. An Italian meal will be served before the Saturday show and a Chinese lunch prior to the Sunday show. Meal tickets are $5 per person or $3 per person for families of three or more. For more information, call (407) 802-6155. A teaser trailer for “The Hurricane” is available at youtube.com/watch?v=emGOuDUUX6o.
Meet the Dance Teacher Saturday August 2nd, 2-5 PM
Windermere students complete college
Lauren Ashley Cole, Lindsey Jean Jackson, Katie Joy Sims and Hanna Gabrielle Sundberg, all of Windermere, graduated during the spring 2014 commencement at Samford University in Birmingham, Ala.
Drogosch, Wood earn academic honors
Brock Drogosch, of Windermere, was named to the spring 2014 semester honor roll at the University of Kansas, in Lawrence, Kan. Emily Wood, of Windermere, was named to the spring 2014 dean’s list at Loyola University Maryland, in Baltimore.
Ready, Set, Dance in Gotha will be holding their annual Open House/Meet the Dance Teacher. Dance performances, Dancewear Fashion Show, Refreshments & more! Look at our facilities, including our new 2nd building! Register for our new dance year!
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Members of the West Orange Civitan Club and Heart of Florida Civitan Club joined volunteers from schools and businesses at Clean the World in Orlando to process thousands of bars of soap that will help save
children’s lives around the world. Clean the World gathers millions of pounds of hotel soap left behind by guests in hotel rooms and recycles them through a third-party tested and approved saniti-
zation process. The organization then distributes the repurposed soap worldwide through non-governmental partnerships and to domestic homeless shelters. For more information, visit cleantheworld.org.
Volunteer opportunities
Garden Theatre
The Garden Theatre is holding a one-hour orientation for volunteers from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12 at the theater, 160 W. Plant St. Volunteers are needed to serve as ticket-takers, ushers, greeters and concessions. Those in attendance also will take a tour of the theater. High school communityservice hours can be earned by volunteering. Those 16 and older can attend. For more information, contact the Garden Theatre at (407) 877-4736.
Nehrling Gardens
Open garden and volunteer days are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the first and second Saturdays of the month. To schedule a tour on another day, contact info@ nehrlinggardens.org.
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Civitan members who participated include, from left: Ruthe Kurtz, Karin D’Aurora, Mary Munster and Cindy Baker.
Rotarian recalls Disney’s early years
Ray Maxwell, a member of the Rotary Club of Lake Buena Vista who served as director of operations for Reedy Creek Improvement District (Walt Disney World), shared a history of his business life as he worked his way through the ranks of the beginnings of the development of Walt Disney World.
Garden club gives to Elks
The Bloom & Grow Garden Society presented the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks, Winter Garden Lodge 2165, with a charitable donation of $1,000. It will be used for nature-related items at the Florida Elks Youth Camp as a donation to the Harry Anna Trust Fund. Bloom & Grow Treasurer Debbie Bruce presented the check to Exalted Ruler of the Winter Garden Lodge Sean Bruce.
Do you know a former W.O. Debutante?
The West Orange Junior Service League is updating its records for names and addresses of former West Orange Debutantes. Anyone with contact in-
formation (name, address, phone or e-mail) for any of these women is asked to send it to kaber1017@ aol.com or call (407) 2956269.
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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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Obituaries
Marjorie Hope Fain, 88, of Gotha died July 15, 2014. Born on May 26, 1926 in Knoxville, Tennessee, Marjorie attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville where she took courses in Business, Liberal Arts and Mechanical Drawing and was elected president of her sophomore class. In 1951, Marjorie married John R. “Jack” Fain, and in 1966, they moved to Windermere, Florida and built a home on Lake Down in Gotha in 1970. Marjorie was a talented musician who played the piano, guitar and accordion and could play by ear. She was a skilled seamstress and sewed many of her and daughter Donna’s clothes. She also made slip covers and re-upholstered some of the antique furniture passed down through husband Jack’s family. Marjorie designed and drew the plans for the three homes she and Jack built over the years. Marjorie was always active in church and civic work wherever she and Jack lived.
In Maryville, Tennessee, she was active in Broadway Methodist Church and chairman of the Evening Ladies Circle. She also was active in the Maryville-Alcoa Junior Chamber Women (Jaycettes), holding various offices, including President and Regional Executive Vice-President. After moving to Windermere, she and Jack joined the Windermere Union Church where Marjorie served as president of the Women of the Church. Marjorie and Jack later became charter members of the Presbyterian Church of the Lakes and were active members as long as they were able. Marjorie served as an Elder and Chairman of the Women’s Evening Circle. After 23 years as a stay-athome mom, Marjorie went back to work in 1975. She started as a part-time teller and went on to become Branch Manager before retiring 15 years later in 1990. She really enjoyed her work, especially when it enabled her to help people with their finances. During this time she remained active in church, social, and civic work. Marjorie actively supported the West Orange Christian Service Center and Habitat for Humanity. Marjorie’s husband Jack preceded her in death in 2005. Marjorie is survived by her daughter, Donna Hope
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Chamber welcomes Smallprint
The West Orange Chamber recently held a ribbon cutting for Smallprint Orlando, in Windermere. The business specializes in creating personalized, fine silver jewelry by capturing a loved one’s fingerprints, hand/foot prints, drawings or handwriting in solid silver. Each keepsake is individually handcrafted, hand-engraved and hand- polished. Photo courtesy of WOCC.
Mayor recognizes Key Club Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer recently proclaimed July 17, 2014, Matthew Greenwald Day, and every July 17 to be Olympia High School Key Club Day. Greenwald chartered the Key Club in 2013 at Olympia as a junior. Since then, he recruited and led a student body of 340 members who served for nearly 25,000 hours and raised $18,000 for Relay for Life.
Correction The website for professional photographer Mike George, who conducted a workshop July 19 at the Oakland Nature Preserve, is mikegphotography.com. Information submitted to the West Orange Times for last week’s newspaper was incorrect.
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DP hoops standout gets first scholarship offer
Chaundee Brown, a rising sophomore for the Dr. Phillips boys basketball team, has received his first scholarship offer. Brown was offered a Division I scholarship by UCF, per the official Twitter account for Dr. Phillips’ boys hoops team. UCF head coach Donnie Jones had been seen at a few of the Panthers’ games in the 2013-2014 season.
Stoneybrook Karate brings home hardware
Recently, Stoneybrook Karate traveled to Ft Lauderdale to compete in the AAU Karate Nationals. Twenty-one competitors went to the AAU Karate Nationals, bringing home 30 medals, 14 championships and with two kids, both 11-year-olds, that made the Junior National Karate Team. The results include: Mina Turcan - Gold Kata, Gold Kumite; Alex Teal - Bronze Kata; Ryland Volker - Bronze Kobudo, Gold Kumite; Carley Stroup - Bronze Kumite; Eli Lopez - SIlver Kumite; Brandon Salcedo - Silver Kobudo, Gold Kata, Gold Kumite; Arwen Bertrand Gold Kobudo, Gold Kata, Gold Kumite; Giana Piccolotti - Silver Kobudo, Bronze Kata, Gold Kumite; Edgar Hernandez - Silver Kumite; Alex Gonzalez - Bronze Kumite; Paul Bissessar - Bronze Kumite; Eric Paskins - Gold Kumite; Valeria Galdemez - Bronze Kumite; Christine Nguyen - Bronze Kata; Nick Donnelly - Bronze Kumite; Josue Serrano - Gold Kumite; Ramon Serrano - Gold Kata, Gold Kumite; Gian Rivera - Bronze Kumite; Marny Nalley - Gold Kata, Silver Kumite. AAU Karate National Champions from the gym were Mina Turcan, doubleGold National Champion in Kata and Kumite; Ryland Volker, National Champion Kumite; Arwen Bertrand, triple-Gold National Champion in Kobudo, Kata and Kumite; Brandon Salcedo, double-Gold National Champion in Kata and Kumite; Giana Piccolotti, Gold Medal National Champion in Kumite; Eric Paskins, Gold Medal National Champion in Kumite; Josue Serrano, National Champion in Kumite; Marny Nalley, Gold Medal National Champion in Kata; and Ramon Serrano, doubleGold National Champion in Kata and Kumite. Giana Piccolotti and Edgar Hernandez will be traveling to Budapest, Hungry to compete in the Karate World Championships after making the AAU Junior National Karate Team. For information about Stoneybrook Karate, contact the dojo at 407-654-5424 or stop by at 15501 Stoneybrook West Parkway, Winter Garden, Suite 125.
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 basketball players 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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WGLL Major All-Stars advance to State By Steven Ryzewski
Winter Garden Little League’s Major (12-and-under) All-Star Team is hoping the third time is the charm. The boys from Winter Garden advanced to the 2014 State of Florida Championship tournament this past weekend after dominating the competition at the Section 5 Tournament, which was hosted by Dr. Phillips Little League. The advancement to the state tournament marks the third consecutive year that this particular group of players, under head coach Mike Hall, has done so. The boys placed third in the state in last
year’s 11-year-old All-Stars Tournament and second in the state in 2012 as 10-year-olds. Now, as 12-year-olds, the boys are excited to continue their impressive run of three state tournaments in as many years — and hopefully advance even further this year. Little League Baseball’s Majors Tournament is the one which famously ends at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa., with the games broadcast nationally on ESPN. “I think it’s a historic achievement for Winter Garden Little League,” Hall said. “Their whole goal is to try to get to that Little League World Series and get on
ESPN.” The state tournament will begin Friday at San Carlos Little League in Fort Myers, with the 2014 State of Florida Championship Game scheduled for 11 a.m. Sunday. The winners of the respective sectional tournaments are broken into two groups, with each team playing three games in pool play. The winners of the two pools will meet in Sunday’s championship. As Section 5 champions, Winter Garden has been slotted in Pool A along with Sections 2, 4 and 6. The winner of this weekend’s tournament advances to the (See All-Stars, 2B)
Winter Garden’s Collin Hall watches as a ball he hit heads for the fence.
Possibilities abound for Squeeze in season’s final week By Steven Ryzewski
There may only be six games remaining in the regular season for the Winter Garden Squeeze, but there is still plenty to be decided as the first-year franchise nears its first playoff appearance in the Florida Collegiate Summer League. The Squeeze (18-15) find themselves within striking distance of the league-leading Winter Park Diamond Dawgs (23-13) — at 3.5 games back in the standings as of Tuesday afternoon — with a midweek series against the Dawgs scheduled to have begun Tuesday night after the time of publication. While a strong showing in that three-game set could position Winter Garden to make a play at first place over the (See Playoffs, 4B)
On the ascent
Olympia pole vaulter Summer Schafers overcame injury to qualify for this month’s AAU Junior Olympic Games, has sights set on new heights. By Steven Ryzewski
Littered around the home of the Schafers family is a collection of motivational signs. They include a variety of motivational messages — things like “Bigger. Faster. Stronger.” and the like —but many of them simply say ’13.’ The number has a particular importance for Summer Schafers, a rising junior at Olympia High School, as it represents a goal that she often trains more than five days a week toward.
Summer, an All-American pole vaulter for the Titans, is already among an elite class of prep pole vaulters who can clear 11 feet and has gone as high as 12 feet in competition. She placed second in the state in Class 4A at this past spring’s FHSAA Track & Field Championships and placed fourth in the nation this past summer at USA Track & Field’s Junior Olympic Nationals. Thirteen feet, then, is the goal representing the (See Schafers, 2B)
Matt McLean (Texas – Arlington) scores a run for Winter Garden during Thursday’s game against DeLand.
Winter Garden Rec celebrates Ocoee athletic director announces five years of youth soccer departure Scott Drabczyk leaves program after four years to accept position near hometown of Palm Coast. By Steven Ryzewski After four years as the athletic director for Ocoee High School, Scott Drabczyk has announced his departure after accepting the same position at Father Lopez Catholic High School in Daytona Beach. Drabczyk announced his resignation last week in an email, noting that he did so with “a very heavy heart” and expressing gratitude for the opportunity to have led the athletics programs at Ocoee. In explaining his decision, Drabczyk noted that Father Lopez is near his hometown
of Palm Coast — a drive of roughly 15 minutes— a factor that played a role. ”I spent nine years in Orlando and I was really blessed to have been able to work at two awesome schools (Ocoee and Dr. Phillips),” Drabczyk said on Monday. “When this opportunity [at Father Lopez] came open everything fell in line. … “It was a decision to get closer to home and family.” Ocoee Principal William Floyd stated on Thursday that a replacement for Drabczyk has yet to be finalized, adding that he hoped to have someone in place as the school’s new athletic director by the end of this week. Floyd praised Drabczyk’s ability to attract coaches to Ocoee, crediting him with “revitalizing our athletic
Started back in 2009, the City of Winter Garden Recreation Department’s Youth Soccer League is celebrating five years of providing an option for local kids to stay fit and have fun. The league, which welcomes children from ages 4 through 14, has seen its participation surge to roughly 550 kids during its recently concluded season and is even considering adding an older age group for the fall season. “We are extremely happy that the league has grown like it has,” Jay Conn, Winter Garden’s Recreation Director, said in a statement. “If ever there was a ‘good’ problem, we have one....parking! We’ve grown so much that we’ve run out of adequate parking space near the soccer fields and have people park in nearby retention areas.” Games take place at Braddock Park and are generally held on Saturday mornings. Adult coaches are all volunteers and the league has a few coaches who have been around since the beginning, including Mike and Lora Syljebeck. Both Syljebeck’s have coached various age divisions over the past five years and Mike says his favorite
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Logan Lucas, in red, dribbles away from a group of defenders while participating in the Winter Garden Rec’s Youth Soccer League.
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Countdown to kickoff
2014 schedule breakdown: Central Florida Christian Academy By Steven Ryzewski
Super six
There are just four weeks remaining until the 2014 high school football regular season begins and our countdown to kickoff continues. We have already taken an in-depth look at the schedules for Dr. Phillips (June 26), Ocoee (July 3), Olympia (July 10) and West Orange (July 17). Next up is this coming season’s schedule for the Central Florida Christian Academy Eagles. The Eagles will be in their first season under new head coach Michael Bonneville, who served as the defensive coordinator for CFCA in 2013, and will look to improve on their 4-6 record from a season ago.
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The Eagles will be competing in the Sunshine State Athletic Conference, an independent football conference for teams that are classified as 2A or 3A programs by the FHSAA, but are considered independents. The conference has grown with each passing season since it began in 2008 and will field 27 teams this fall, 12 of which are new members. The growth has caused the conference to split into two separate leagues (Coastal and Coral) with two divisions apiece (Beach and Orange, Bay and GulfAtlantic). CFCA, which joined the conference in 2012, has been assigned to the Beach Division of the Coastal League, along with six other programs.
The Eagles will play eight games against SSAC opponents in total, six of which will include opponents in the Beach Division. CFCA will take on its division rivals in six consecutive weeks, beginning with Merritt Island Christian in a Saturday showdown on Sept. 6 and ending with a contest against The Master’s Academy in Oviedo on Oct. 10. The crucial stretch — within which the Eagles will play four road games to just two home contests — will be followed by CFCA’s bye week. The Eagles two non-division opponents begin and end the scheduled regular season for CFCA; Ocala Christian on Aug. 29 and All Saints Academy on Oct. 24.
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The game against All Saints on Oct. 24, which will also serve as the Eagles’ Homecoming Game and their Senior Night, is the last schedule opponent for CFCA — but not its last scheduled game. SSAC teams play eight scheduled games before the season enters its postseason, an eight team tournament that runs over the course of three weeks with the SSAC Championship Game scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 15. Teams that do not qualify for the tournament will have games on Oct. 31 and Nov. 7, with opponents, locations and kickoff times to be announced.
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The Central Florida Christian Academy Eagles will be competing in the Sunshine State Athletic Conference for a third season after joining in 2012.
CFCA Football — 2014 Varsity Schedule 8/22 — vs. Santa Fe Catholic (preseason), 7:30 p.m. 8/29 — vs. Ocala Christian (conference), 7:30 p.m. 9/6 — vs. Merritt Island Christian (conference, division; Saturday game), 7:30 p.m. 9/12 — @ International Community (conference, division), 7 p.m. 9/19 — @ Orlando Christian Prep (conference, division), 7 p.m. 9/26 — vs. Faith Christian Academy (conference, division), 7:30 p.m. 10/3 — @ Legacy Charter (conference, division), 7 p.m. 10/10 — @ The Master’s Academy (conference, division), 7 p.m. 10/17 — Bye 10/24 — vs. All Saints Academy (conference, division), 7 p.m. 10/31 — SSAC Playoffs or match-up game, TBD 11/7 — SSAC Playoffs or match-up game, TBD
Local MMA fighter wins Schafers (Continued from 1B) championship, has elevated level the local teen aspires to. More importantly, it is a motivating factor celebrity supporters that helped Summer overcome a navicular Windermere resident, Ryan Keenan won the Florida State Lightweight Title on July 11 at the A La Carte Event Pavilion in Tampa during the Real Fighting Championship, the longest running professional Mixed Martial Arts competition in the State of Florida. Before a sold out crowd, Keenan defeated Ivan “Angry Bird” Delvalle in round one with a rear naked choke submission to capture the 155 lightweight title for Florida. On hand to celebrate the championship bout was a pair of celebrity sports professionals, Shaquille O’Neal and Prince Fielder. O’Neal and Fielder both train at The Six Levels MMA Facility in Winter Garden, where Keenan trains and coaches.
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Director offerings” during his time there. “Our sports teams are upand-coming thanks to [Drabczyk’s] hard work, diligence and support of the program,” Floyd said. “He will be missed.” Some of those notable hires include bringing in Rob Gordon to lead the boys basketball program, Bobby Brewer to coach baseball, Dale Salapa to head the football program, Richard Kaetzel to lead the boys lacrosse program and Joe Moy to coach boys volleyball. Drabczyk said he was hon-
(Continued from 1B) “For them to be together for three years straight, it’s a huge, huge plus for them because they already know how they play and they know what to expect,” Hall said. “The kids are pumped up and I can tell they’re giving everything they’ve got.” (Continued from 1B) ored to have been a part of bringing in those coaches and others and that the future for athletics at Ocoee — a school that he noted is still relatively young — is bright. “It was important for us to try to establish an identity and build a culture of expectations,” Drabczyk said. “It makes me feel good to know that even though I’m leaving, the programs are in good hands … I know that whoever comes in (to fill the position) has got a good base of quality coaches.”
stress fracture in her right foot. The injury, which famously derailed the NBA career of center Yao Ming, slowed her down a bit but did not prevent her from placing second in the state and, more recently, from qualifying for the AAU Junior Olympic Games in Iowa later this month. Through it all, Summer says the support of her parents — Jurgen and Kortney Schafers — as well as the little motivation signs sprinkled across her home, have helped her persevere to get back on track. “I definitely had points where I can say I slipped and got really frustrated and probably wanted to like rip a pillow in half,” Summer said. “Sometimes I know I get frustrated so [the motivational signs] just kind of bring you back and help you be more confident … “You’re always looking in the mirror … so why not look at motivational stuff while you’re getting ready?” Jurgen, who along with pole vaulting expert Jim Metzger helps coach Summer, believes his daughter will flourish as she continues to train and compete following her rehabilitation process because of her competitive nature. “Sometimes those setbacks make you hungry — it’s not always what happens to you, it’s how you respond to it,” Jurgen said. “I believe, because this is how Summer is, I think it (the injury) will make her that much better and stronger in the long run.” In addition to being a father who believes in his daughter, there is also some evidence to back-up Jurgen’s belief. As a competitive gymnast who rose to compete as high as level nine during her gymnastics career, Summer trained hard and often — displaying a remarkable focus and work ethic for a youth athlete. The grind of high-level gymnastics began to wear on her, though, and when it became apparent that pursuing the sport into high school would likely require home schooling, Summer sought a new avenue for her competitive spirit. “I think that she wanted a high school experience,” Kortney said. It could be argued that much of Summer’s athletic ability and success is a product of good genetics and environment. The Schafers all have backgrounds in athletics, with Jurgen having been a high jumper at Florida State and Kortney having a background as a professional dancer. It was her brother Kendall’s chose a sport, though, that seemed to have the greatest impact. Kendall took up pole vaulting and had an impressive career, clearing as high as 16 feet and competing at the collegiate level for the University of South Florida. Seeing her brother take to the sport in the way that he did inspired Summer to give it a shot — and affirmation that she had made a solid choice wasn’t far off as she immediately began setting middle school records. And though Summer chose to leave gymnastics because she said she began to feel burnt out, it would serve her well as she progressed into a new challenge. “I credit a lot of her success [in pole vault] to her gymnastics background,” Jurgen said. “In gymnastics, I think, because she had that background with all the tumbling she did — all the twists and turns and backflips — it took away a lot of that initial fear that pole vaulting can instill in a lot of people.”
Summer Schafers trains at a private facility with renowned pole-vault coach Jim Metzger near St. Cloud. Summer has also seemed to have retained the work ethic she developed as a competitive gymnast — something Metzger says is a big help as she aspires to soar even higher. “Her work is ethic is incredible,” Metzger said. “It’s one of the reasons she does a good job, she has her parents that help support her and help push her. … “It’s the middle of July and there’s 95 percent humidity and she’s out there working — that’s what separates an athlete.” The hope for “Team Summer” is that work ethic and impressive athleticism will continue to help separate her from the pack. In addition to the Junior Olympics, Summer has her sights set on winning her first FHSAA Championship next spring as a junior. And then, of course, there’s college to consider. Summer is sure to attract several Division I programs and she’s excited for that process to play out over the next two years. “My options are completely open,” Summer said. “It’s all about what opportunities present themselves at the time. “ And as for her parents, who have cheered her on as she has cleared challenge after challenge, the feeling can’t help but to be that the best is yet to come. “She has the potential and she has the physical attributes,” Jurgen said. “I don’t think she has any limits … I think she can go a long way in this sport if she wants it.”
Summer Schafers and her dad, Jurgen, who also doubles as her coach.
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Winter Garden roster boasts strong ties to Texas, Southwest By Steven Ryzewski
Coming to Winter Garden from Texas, it didn’t take long for the Squeeze’s Taylor Becerra to notice a significant difference in his new locale — plenty of precipitation. “The first week we were down here we got more rain than we got in a full year in Texas — it’s definitely different,” Becerra said. “I’m not used to a field that can drain (excess rain water). Normally if we get rain (in Texas), we’re rained out for two or three days.” Becerra certainly isn’t alone in his adjusting to some of the details of Florida-living for the summer. The rising sophomore at Grayson County College and Coppell, Texas native is joined on the Winter Garden roster by seven other native Texans — including Cory Scheibner, a teammate at Grayson. The “Southwest connection” isn’t limited solely to players who hail from Texas, either. Another five players either are from the Southwest, from states including Arizona and New Mexico, or attend school there. Squeeze general manager Adam Bates credits the ties head coach Ruben Felix, who was an assistant at Texas Tech prior to his current post as the lead assistant coach for UCF Softball, and assistant coach Tony Perez, who coaches junior college ball in Texas, have cultivated over the years to the strong regional presence on the Winter Garden roster. It’s also not uncommon for a Florida Collegiate Summer
The following players on the roster for the Winter Garden Squeeze either are from the Southwest United States or play for a school there. Chace Sarchet, OF — Lubbock, Texas
League team, says Bates. “Honestly throughout the league, if you get into the (roster) make up of a couple of teams, (it’s) ‘where are their (the coaches’) connections?’” Bates said. “Those kids (from the Southwest) have really gelled and then our mixture of local kids and everything has really made this some awesome camaraderie.” Coming from across the country to a new place, Becerra said it has been a bonus to have other players on the roster who share a common home state. “It definitely helps out because you make more connections and you’re used to people where you’re from — I know their personalities and how to talk to ‘em,” Becerra said. As for the on-the-field effects of having a strong Texas connection, Felix says that he likes having the players without any previous ties to the area on his roster, believing them to be a little extra motivated to make an impression. “These kids that come from far away, they’ll have more things to prove — they’re out here playing in a league where no one knows them,” Felix said. “It’s good for us to bring a different mixture of guys to Florida.” Finally, for a collegiate summer baseball league that is still relatively young — the FCSL was founded in 2003 — the more players that come from a variety of different locales can only help in building up the league’s reputation. “Ultimately, you want to grow the league,” Felix said. “It helps to have some guys from different programs.”
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Matt McLean, OF — Plano, Texas Zane Ancell, OF — Lubbock, Texas Matthew Reyes, OF/IF — Midland, Texas Clint Harris, IF — Mansfield, Texas
Taylor Becerra is one of eight native Texans on the roster for the Winter Garden Squeeze.
Jaime Gurrola, IF — El Paso, Texas P.J. Garcia, IF — Waddell, Ariz. Zakariah Felix, IF — Albuquerque, NM. Damon Collada, IF — Vernon Regional JC (Texas)
Cory Scheibner, P — Allen, Texas Carlos Perez, P — New Mexico JC Bradley Paramapoonya, P — Texas Permian Basin (U of) Taylor Becerra, P/OF — Coppell, Texas
Local Little League teams take to the field for Sectionals Florida’s District 14, composed of Winter Garden, Dr. Phillips, Ocoee and South Lake Little Leagues, hosted the Section 5 Majors (12-and-under), Juniors (14-and-under) and Seniors (16-and-under) tournaments. The Majors tourney was held at Dr. Phillips Little
League, with Winter Garden representing the district, and the Juniors and Seniors game took place at Ocoee Little League’s Sorenson Field, with Windermere representing the district in both age brackets.
Windermere’s Jacob Anish slides into home during the Juniors All-Stars Sectional game against Union Park.
Collin Hall is congratulated at home plate by his Winter Garden teammates after knocking a home run.
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weekend, the Squeeze have to be mindful not to lose any ground in the last few days of the regular season, also. Winter Garden is in third place to start the week, two games ahead of Leesburg (1516) in the standings. The Squeeze will want to do all they can to avoid being overtaken by the Lightning, as the fourth and fifth place teams in the standings will participate in a Play-In Game to the FCSL Playoffs on July 29. Winter Garden already has clinched a playoff berth, as College Park (8-22), in last place as of Tuesday afternoon, is too far back in the standings to catch the Squeeze. With the season in its waning days, Winter Garden head coach Ruben Felix and his players have expressed a desire to heighten their focus as the playoff picture continues to take shape. “The first half [of the season] was kind of a grind,” Taylor Becerra (Grayson County College) said. “Now we have a destination that we’re almost toward so it kind of helps out and gives us an objective to look toward.” After the series with Winter Park, the Squeeze will host College Park on Friday night before a doubleheader at Sanford (19-11) on Sunday. The regular season finale will be at home on Sunday, again against
(Continued from 1B) the River Rats. The task ahead of them will not be easy for the Squeeze — who have yet to defeat Sanford after four prior meetings — and Felix has made a point of trying to get his ballplayers in the right mindset as each remaining game takes on a heightened meaning. “I told them, ‘we need to start playing like we’re the best team in the league,’” Felix said.
though, as the Squeeze outscored DeLand 7-0 the rest of the way in a 9-7 loss. Winter Garden would ride that positive momentum from the later innings of Thursday’s game, though, in defeating the Suns the next two nights and taking third place in the standings in the process.
Weather woes subside
Danny Portales has been leading the way for the Squeeze at the plate all season and this past week was no different. Portales (USF) batted in five RBIs over the course of the three-game series against DeLand, including three RBIs in Winter Garden’s rally on Thursday that came up just short. Portales is batting .347 on the season. “Crush-ing” it on the mound for the Squeeze this week was Ocoee native and West Orange alumnus Brandon Murray (USF). Murray tossed 5.1 innings of scoreless baseball in Saturday’s 2-1 win over the Suns, allowing just two hits. Murray has made 11 appearances for Winter Garden this season with a 2.16 ERA.
Dating back to July 5, Winter Garden has had eight cancellations or suspensions of play due to bad weather. The Squeeze started this past week with a trio of cancellations on Tuesday and Wednesday (both games of a doubleheader were called off), but finally got to take to the ballfield on Thursday, Friday and Saturday as the sun finally shone through for a series against DeLand. Winter Garden got off to a slow start on Thursday, perhaps due in part to their relative inactivity over the past two weeks, trailing the Suns 9-0 within the game’s first four innings. A mid-inning pep talk from Felix seems to do the trick,
Who’s “Crush-ing” it?
What’s ahead — Next three home games vs. Winter Park; 7 p.m., Thursday vs. College Park; 7 p.m., Friday vs. Sanford; 1 p.m., Sunday* *—regular season finale
The youth soccer league that is run by the City of Winter Garden is celebrating it’s fifth year.
Soccer
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moment as a coach is “seeing a kid make a great play for the first time”while Lora says she enjoys “watching the change and growth of the kids.” Conn says that the league has placed an emphasis on keeping a “recreational” feel, with a focus on appealing to a broad range of abilities and
skill levels. He and his staff are optimistic that the growth of the league will continue, as will the benefits it provides to local kids. “Soccer’s popularity is very simple,” Conn said. “It is easy to understand, it is great exercise, and everyone is directly involved because of the fast
action of the game. “The kids love being part of a team and it is terrific to see the smiles on the faces of so many kids at games each Saturday morning.” Registration for the fall season, which begins playing games on Sept. 13, ends Aug. 8.
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Children’s Lighthouse
Amanda Taylor’s and Lunisha Noel’s class recently enjoyed learning all about a fire engine that visited the Children’s Lighthouse Learning Center.
Whispering Oak Elementary
Whispering Oak Elementary third graders recently took a field trip to their local Publix. They toured the store, learned how to run the registers and bag groceries and donated more than $600 for items on the Ronald McDonald House Wish List. The members of Lisa Enix’s class, next to a car loaded with grocery items, are: Mya Salavador, Avery Saunders, Ansley Barlow, Noah Maderios, Thomas Costa, Kyla Chamberlin, Melanie Adams, Annabelle Pasiecki, Jaco Costanza, Enma Coba, Christina Le, Wyatt Hawkins, James Pena, Aidan Brandenburg, Hailey Andrews, Jennifer Olsson and Aleesa Kahn.
Oakland Presbyterian
Nolan Hodge, center, recently was honored for having perfect attendance at Oakland Presbyterian Preschool. Helping honor him was VPK teacher Kim Allen, left, and assistant teacher Samantha Wheeler. The school is now enrolling for its 2-year-old, 3-year-old and VPK classes for the 2014/15 school year. To learn more, call (407) 6564452, ext. 104.
Lakeview Middle
Lakeview Middle School welcomes a new administrative dean, Adrienne Sears, who formerly served as an inclusion coach at East River High School, in Orlando. Lakeview officials said she has a wealth of knowledge gained through serving as a SAFE coordinator and guidance counselor in middle school and high school, and is extremely knowledgeable in the area of community resources.
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240 GARAGE SALE Yard Sale , Saturday July 26, 9am to 2pm, 384 N. Main St., winter Garden. 7/24cp Riding toys, car seats, playpens, bassinets, high chairs, crib matresses, strollers. 3Star Flea Market. Apopka. Babylady 407-7314248. 7/24rk Huge 5 Family Yard Sale. Lots of everything! 612 Ocoee Hills Road, Ocoee. 8am until 2pm. 7/24lm Climbing cube/slide $29.95, preemie clothes, maternity clothes, toddler bed/matress $24.95, toys. Babylady 407-7314248. 7/24rk Garage Sale 535 Teagarden Ct. Winter Garden (off Fuller Cross Rd.) Vintage Jewelry & Vanity Items, Antique Furniture, 100 S/P shakers, Rock/Mineral Collection, Old Cameras, Stained Glass, Victrola, Collectibles, Keyboard. 7/24jb Toddler car seat $14.95, Pooh playpen/bassinet $34.95, Highchair $19.95, 25cents children's clothes, walkers, babylady 407731-4248. 7/24rk
620 APARTMENT & DUPLEXES WINTER GARDEN - 1BR $695, 2BR $745, 3BR $935 on Lake Apopka. Water/Sewer included. 407-656-7162. 5/29tfn59900
650 COMMERCIAL FOR RENT Professional office space, N. Dillard St., W.G. 407-656-2812 5/29tfn59902 Sendero Church de Luz, 325 ocoee Apopka Road, Ocoee. 321947-2644. Interested in renting facility to schools or other churches. 7/24ro
DIRECT SALES/MARKETING PART TIME/FULL TIME $$$ START IMMEDIATELY $$$$ Join a professional marketing team working in Lake, Osceola, Orange counties. I need mature Professionals that would like to interact with people in local stores at a kiosk while working on Commission basis. Current representatives average $15.00 To $20.00 Per hour. Candidates must be self-sufficient and able to work as an independent contractor with a car, computer, and a cell phone. This is an extremely well paying part-time job. This is not customer service. Possibilities for management and full time for committed achievers.
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EPISCoPAL CHURCH oF THE ASCEnSIon
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
PRESBYTERIAn oAKLAnd PRESBYTERIAn CHURCH
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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8B The West Orange Times Thursday, July 24, 2014
West Orange Real Estate
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Pat Sharr Realty
407-656-7947 MultiMillion Dollar Producer
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3bdrm. 1 ba., Fantastic buy on this home!!! Nothing to do but move in!!! Just painted on the inside, new carpet in the bedrooms, updated air conditioner and water heater. This home was freshly painted on the outside last year and new roof installed. Laminate flooring in living room and hall, ceramic tile in kitchen, dining, bath and inside laundry room. Kitchen features updated cabinets, new microwave, comes complete with dishwasher and refrigerator. Sliding glass doors off of the dining room is a concrete open patio and completely fenced in yard. This home is located on a cul-de-sac so their is not a lot of traffic. This is a great buy for first time home buyer, or investor. If you want a home that is ready to move into with NO WORK that has to be done this is it... Asking Only $79,000
BRING YOUR BOAT/JET SKIS!!!
ENGLEWOOD, FL, WATERFRONT located on FORKED CREEK CANAL, concrete seawall, dock, bring your BOAT/JET SKIS ONLY MINUTES AWAY FROM ICW and OCEAN, is where you will find this 3 Bdrm., 3 Ba., beauty!!! Recently updated: painted inside and out, all custom window coverings stay, top grade wood laminated flooring, new high efficiency a/c heat pump, all appliances stay including washer & dryer. Split bedroom plan, it has 2 master suites, living room, dining room, family room, screen lanai with sparkling pool, plus an open deck. Lush landscaping, beautiful trees, picturesque back yard watch the fish jump!!! This is a great get away approximately 2.5 hours from Winter Garden!!! Asking Only $424,900
SO LD GATED COMMUNITY...SUBDIVISION PRIVATE LAKE ACCESS TO JOHNS LAKE! 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
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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.
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.
Nestled between the West Orange Trail and Lake Apopka this grand 1900’s residence has been home to 3 mayors. 4300 sf of living area plus garage and workshop. 5 bedrooms and 4 ½ baths include a separate live-in guest suite which is connected by a lovely screened breezeway with hot tub and water feature. Located in the town of Oakland on a ¾ acre corner lot with a mature orchard and flowering trees. The home features many original details from wood flooring to glass panel doors. Updating has carefully preserved the integrity of the era. Along with new plumbing, electrical, windows and metal roof, you will delight in the copper penny tin ceilings and stained glass windows. From the front porch things look better somehow. Call now for a private showing. Property may be subdivided. Offered at $559,000
PINCH YOURSELF!!! YOU WON'T BELIEVE YOUR EYES!!!
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 $335,000.00
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