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Within days of losing its home, the Winter Garden homeless ministry found a new one. See page 3

Summertime Sweetheart A local third-grader is spending her Wednesdays selling lemonade to raise money for children who need organ transplants.

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the next few Wednesdays can stop by the Winter Garden American Legion Post 63 for some affordable refreshment, courtesy of 8-year-old Daphne Bray.

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Daphne Bray’s lemonade stand is open from noon to 2 p.m. on Wednesdays until school starts in mid-August.

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OAKLAND SEEKS SPONSORS The 19th annual Oakland Heritage Festival is Saturday, Oct. 22, and the Oakland Nature Preserve is looking for sponsors for this year’s fall fundraiser. Proceeds directly benefit ONP, its programs, restoration efforts, operations and community outreach. To contribute or more information, call (407) 9050054.

Ocoee commissioners set tentative millage rate Ocoee City Commissioners have approved the maximum tentative millage rate at 6.500 mills, which can be decreased in future budget hearings. GABBY BAQUERO STAFF WRITER OCOEE On July

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19, the Ocoee City Commission approved a tentative millage rate — the rate of tax per $1,000 of taxable property values — at 6.500 mills. This means that when the budget hearings scheduled for

September come around, commissioners will not be able to set the final rate any higher than 6.500 mills. The millage rate is used to calculate how much the city will make the following year with ad SEE OCOEE PAGE 4

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BUNCO FUNDRAISER 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 28, at the Woman’s Club of Ocoee, 4 N. Lakewood Drive, Ocoee. Cost is $10 and includes food, prizes and a 50/50 raffle. To reserve a seat, contact Teresa at bmwlady97@aol.com. LIVE MUSIC: SONGWRITER NICHOLAS ROBERTS 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 28, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Nicholas Roberts is a songwriter from Orlando who crafts mellow acoustic folk music and is often compared to Iron and Wine and James Blunt. He is set to release his second solo album this year. His previous work has been featured on MTV, CNN and FOX Sports. (407) 835-7323.

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of sitting, standing and resting, designed for seniors, those with limited mobility or persons looking for a more personal group fitness experience. Attendees should take a bottle of water and wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Presented by Fit to Dance 2. (407) 8357323. RIBBON-CUTTING: THE SAVVY SITTER 8:40 a.m. Friday, July 29, at the West Orange Chamber of Commerce, 12184 W. Colonial Drive Winter Garden. Savanna Westwood, (321) 663-7263.

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CONCEALED CARRY CLASS 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 30, at the Winter Garden Masonic Lodge, 230 W. Bay St. Daniel Kuhl is holding this state concealed carry class and practical weapons safety and handling course. Students are encouraged to take their own firearms. For safety, no

ammunition is to be taken by students. Cost is $50 plus state fees required when submitting paperwork. rdskuhl@gmail. com. STAR WARS GALACTIC GAMES 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 30, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Do you sense the force? Get into gear with galactic games and activities that celebrate the Star Wars universe. Costumes welcome. Ages 6-12. (407) 835-7323.

SUNDAY, JULY 31

CHILI COOKOFF REGISTRATION DEADLINE 5 p.m. Sunday, July 31, is the deadline to sign up for the Knights of Columbus chili cookoff, set for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Resurrection Catholic Church, 1211 Winter Garden Vineland Road, Winter Garden. There will be four categories: vegetarian, regular, hot and super super hot. Entry fee is $10. First-, second- and third-place awards will be given. To register, contact William Fischer at (407) 235-4697 or rita.william.1325@ gmail.com.

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ESOL CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH WORKSHOP 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Practice conversational English skills with other non-native speakers in a supportive environment. A certified ESOL instructor will lead the workshop. Free. (407) 835-7323.

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ESTATE PLANNING 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. No matter what your age or net worth, you need an estate plan to protect you, your loved ones and your assets. Learn about important estate planning documents and 10 things everyone should know about beneficiary designations. Presented by Sherlyn Keegan of Keegan Wealth Management & Retirement Strategies, LLC. (407) 835-7323.

SCIENCE SATURDAY 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Learn the basics of coding and computer programming using a miniature Ozobot robot. No prior coding knowledge needed. Ages 6-12. Seating is limited. Register at (407) 835-7323. AMERICA’S MOST HAUNTED 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. TnT Paranormal Investigators LLC will take participants through a virtual tour of some of the most haunted locations in America, local gems and other locations they have investigated. For information, visit tntparanormal.com. CHAMBER HOB NOB AND STRAW POLL 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at Manheim Orlando, 11801 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee. This West Orange Chamber of Commerce gathering is presented by Orlando Health and is the last political event and chance to talk with candidates before the primary. Cost is $26 in advance, $31 at the door, and includes dinner, beverages and a vote in the Straw Poll. (407) 656-1304 or wochamber.com.

MINECRAFT MADNESS 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, 11 A.M. at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Blast, creep or dig your way to the library and celebrate the world of Minecraft with games, crafts and activities. Take a laptop or mobile device to play with friends. The whole family is welcome. Seating is limited. Registration at (407) 835-7323.

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Willie Fulmore, owner of the former Willie’s Bar-B-Q, is selling the restaurant building and property this week to Matthew’s Hope. AMY QUESINBERRY RHODE COMMUNITY EDITOR WINTER GARDEN Matthew’s Hope

will continue giving a hand up to the homeless men, women and families of West Orange County at a new site after a local resident and businessman stepped up and offered to sell his building and land to the nonprofit for less than the asking price. This week, Matthew’s Hope founder and chairman Scott Billue is closing on the sale with Willie Fulmore, owner of the former Willie’s Bar-B-Q, which once operated at 740 Ninth St. in Winter Garden. The negotiated purchase price was $155,000 for the building and the grounds, less than the original $199,000 price tag. Fulmore said he reached out to Billue after reading an article in the West Orange Times & Observer outlining the ministry’s need to move to another location. “It seemed like they really had a bad dilemma,” he said. “I wanted to do what I could for them.” The former restaurateur now serves meals at the Coalition for the Homeless and preaches monthly at its men’s shelter. He lowered the price because, he said, “It was a good cause, and I see that as a way of giving back. “ The 2,000-square-foot building, constructed in 1956, will house the Firm Foundation Preschool and the ministry’s Tuesday services, which includes a hot lunch; the ability to search for a job; and access to a washer and dryer, shower, food pantry and medical services. But it has to be renovated first. Billue said Lowe’s Home Improvement is partnering with

Matthew’s Hope for this project. The building will be stripped to the framework, and a new ceiling and additional electric outlets will be installed. The preschool rooms will get A/C, windows, a new bathroom, new fixtures and an additional exterior door. The back porch where Fulmore once smoked meats will be turned into a Florida room-like setting where guests can wait for services. Renovations are expected to take four to six weeks. Meanwhile, the ministry is looking for a temporary space for the 18 preschoolers who return to school next month. RAISING MONEY

These renovations will cost money. Billue estimates it will cost $25,000 to relocate Matthew’s Hope, between the down payment and the expense of setting up. He said a private foundation is financing most of the purchasing cost; Fulmore will finance $30,000. Bruce Knox, of Knox Nursery, is offering $5,000 in matching funds, as is another local business that wants to remain anonymous. “Both of them saw that the reason it’s so attractive to be in this community is that … you don’t see people hanging around with signs panhandling,” Billue said. “So they feel like this benefits the homeless from our community but also it improves our community from a value perspective.” This building is in the perfect location, Billue said. There is a Lynx bus stop outside the front door, and guests will be able to take public transportation to this location and to the other site. The second location, at 523 and

529 S. Woodland St., now serves as the administrative offices, the food pantry and storage for clothing and necessities. “Once guests put in their order for food, hygiene products, clothing, bicycles or whatever they need, it prints the order at the Woodland site and someone drives it all over,” Billue said. “Matthew’s Hope works well because of its close proximity.” The ministry’s garden might be a little farther away. The city of Winter Garden has offered the use of land south of West Colonial Drive. BETTER THAN BEFORE

“We’ve just risen from the ashes, and we’re going to be better and stronger than we were before,” Billue said. “Our staff is 10 times better than it was before.” Matthew’s Hope now has a registered nurse, Nancy Pfaff, on staff. “We can literally say we’ve seen lives saved,” Billue said. “Our R.N. is able to talk medically to people at Florida Hospital, which has truly done everything they could to be a community partner. We’ve taken our medical ability to a new level.” Future plans include a medical and dental facility. “We’re calling it Matthew’s Hope 2.0 and taking everything we’ve learned in six-and-a-half years and saying, ‘How do we improve things, make them more efficient, offer more services?’” Billue said. Contact Amy Quesinberry Rhode at aqrhode@orangeobserver.com.

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was having a lot of pain for a while, but it took some time before she finally got an answer from her doctors. But it was the answer nobody wants to hear at any age — especially not at 34 as a mother of three. Nix, the owner of Franco’s Pizzeria in Ocoee, was diagnosed with stage 3B adenona malignum, a rare form of cervical cancer. To treat it, Nix had a radical hysterectomy and radiation therapy. It seemed to work at first, but after a follow-up exam six months later, they discovered it had returned and had spread to other areas in her pelvic region. Now, Nix is weighing out her limited treatment options. “She might go through chemo as sort of a last-ditch effort, or she may have a really expensive surgery,” said Nix’s sisterin-law, Falecia Handley. “She hasn’t really decided which way she’s going to go yet, but either is really the last option, and they may or may not really work.” The surgery Nix would require this time is a pelvic exenteration. But because of the drastic lifestyle change such a surgery entails, Nix and her family are researching alternative treatment options first, some of which would require her to leave the country. “It’s a very expensive, lifealtering surgery,” Handley said. “So she may do the chemo. If she does the chemo, then she’ll be needing over $600 a month for medication that she’ll have to pay out-of-pocket. And then if she does the surgery, she’s going to require an in-home nurse for quite some time to help her recover.” To help Nix pay the financial

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costs of potential treatments, Handley is organizing a poker run fundraiser. The poker run will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 14 and begin at the Winter Garden VFW. The ride will continue to the Lake Harris Hideaway, JJ’s Lounge and Package and back to the Winter Garden VFW. Single individuals who want to participate on a bike or motorcycle can register for $15. A couple can register for $25. Anyone attending solely for the entertainment and food can pay $5. Handley can tell the situation has been hard on Nix and her family, but she’s proud of the strength she’s shown. “It’s been pretty devastating to her, but she’s really resilient,” Handley said about Nix. “She’s done an amazing job, she keeps on a happy face every day, she still does everything that she can for her kids. She goes to work almost every single day and is always very generous to her customers. From the outside, you wouldn’t (guess) what she is going through right now.” Contact Gabby Baquero at gbaquero@orangeobserver.com.

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Matthew’s Hope will operate its Firm Foundation Preschool and most Tuesday services from its new location on Ninth Street in Winter Garden.

Debra Nix, owner of Franco’s Pizzeria, was diagnosed with a rare cervical cancer. Now, her sister-in-law is organizing a poker run to raise money for the treatment. STAFF WRITER OCOEE Debra Nix

To make a donation to Matthew’s Hope, go to gofundme.com/2dy6qa4. Two matching funds totaling $10,000 have been offered, so donors’ money will go even further. A temporary space is also needed to hold about 75 adults each Tuesday for meals and classes until the new building is renovated. Call (407) 9059500.

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Daphne, who is entering the third grade at Oakland Avenue Charter School, recently decided to run a lemonade stand on Wednesdays in front of Winter Garden’s American Legion Post 63. There, she and her mother, Laura Bray, mix together Country Time lemonade and sell the beverage in red, white and blue cups. Their proceeds go to raise money for the Children’s Organ Transplant Association, which helps families of children who need organ transplants to afford the transplant, often a costly procedure. Daphne’s grandmother volunteers at the Winter Garden American Legion Post 63, so she asked if Daphne could sell the lemonade there. Because the American Legion allowed her to set up shop — and provided ice to keep the lemonade cool — Daphne decided to support an organization that the American Legion also supports. “I’m just a nice, caring girl, and I want to help people by donating money,” she said. While selling the lemonade, Daphne also hands out packages which give more information on the Children’s Organ Transplant Association. Wednesdays are open-house days at the American Legion, so many people who stop by the stand are part of the organization. Under the shade of the patio, it’s easy to miss the lemonade stand when walking by, so Daphne walks out to the sidewalk, lemonade cup in hand, to ask people if they’d like to purchase lemonade.

DID YOU KNOW? Since its founding in 1986, Children’s Organ Transplant Association has helped nearly 2,000 patients have successful organ transplants. For more information, visit cota.org.

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Daphne Bray created this sign to let customers know she is raising money for the Children’s Organ Transplant Association.

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Some people say no, but many say yes. Some of their customers find the stand while playing Pokémon Go. Daphne sells the lemonade for $1 a cup. During her first week,

WHEN: Noon to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 3 and 10 WHERE: Winter Garden American Legion Post 63, 271 W. Plant St., Winter Garden WHY: Proceeds support Children’s Organ Transplant Association COST: $1 for a cup of lemonade

“What I like about it is she’s learning about charity and giving back to the community and getting out there and talking to people. There’s a lot of good things going on here.” — Laura Bray

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she made $58. One customer didn’t want lemonade but donated $21 just to give to the cause. She hopes to raise $90 by the end of the summer — that way the family will give $75 to the charity and keep $15 to cover the overhead costs of the lemonade. If the lemonade stand doesn’t raise $90, the family will donate the overhead costs. If business continues as it did the first week, Daphne will surpass her goal easily. Daphne was inspired by a classmate who held a lemonade stand to raise money for charity, so she decided to do it for herself. Wednesday, July 13, was the first time she ever ran a lemonade stand. Her summer has been full of swimming lessons, Vacation Bible School and music camp, but she decided she wanted to do something to help others. She and her mother carved Wednesdays out of their busy schedules as a good time to sell lemonade. “What I like about it is she’s learning about charity and giving back to the community and getting out there and talking to people,” Laura Bray said. “There’s a lot of good things going on here.” Next summer, the Brays are considering bringing the lemonade stand back out to Plant Street — and perhaps adding shortbread cookies to go along with the summer beverage. Contact Jennifer Nesslar at jnesslar@orangeobserver.com.

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valorem tax revenue, which goes toward paying public libraries, the Orange County Public School Board, the City of Ocoee, St. Johns River Water Management District and more. “With this rate, if something comes up, we have some room to make some changes, especially with us wanting to improve the downtown area,” District 2 Commissioner Rosemary Wilsen said. “So you always put a little more room in there to work with because we do not want to incur the expense of re-noticing all of our residents.” The tentative 6.500 rate is an increase from the current millage rate, which is 5.9104 mills. However, the millage rate can be kept at 6.500 or adjusted to a lower rate in September’s budget hearings. During the hearings, commissioners also will have the option to set the rate to the rollback tax rate of 5.6808. Although, such a rate is only feasible if there’s an increase in property values that can compensate for the lost revenue that comes with establishing a low millage rate.

“If the (budget remains the same), but there’s an increase in property values, the 5.9104 (rate), in reality would be 5.6808 because we could do the same amount that we did with the 5.9104 rate with the rollback rate of 5.6808, because we’ve got more money in — more (property) taxes came in,” Wilsen said. Wilsen hopes the future brings more businesses to Ocoee so they can generate commercial taxes, which might allow residential property taxes to be reduced. “My goal is to set the millage rate at a reasonable figure to allow our residents to get the extras they want — within reason,” Wilsen said. “We have to be prudent, we have to look at the downtown areas because our residents have told us now for many years that they want the downtown area developed. Well, that’s going to require budgeting, that’s going to require us to make some changes. … The goal is be prudent and get the most we can out of our tax dollars this year.” Contact Gabby Baquero at gbaquero@orangeobserver.com.

IN OTHER NEWS n Commissioners approved two contracts with Duke Energy to install additional light fixtures on Ingram Road north of the Clarcona-Ocoee Road intersection and Rewis Street between West and Spring Avenues, as well as Johio Shores Road, north of the Silver Star Road intersection. The cost proposal for light-pole installations on Ingram Road is $5,162.41 and $3,187.99 for Rewis Street. The cost for lightfixture installations on Johio Shores Road is $5,524.01. n Commissioners also approved a $37,293 purchase of a replacement Mako Air System for the Ocoee Fire Department. n Landscaping of the new median north of Orlando Avenue had been delayed to ensure the character of the plantings match with the character and design of the downtown Ocoee master plans. Commissioners have approved phase one of

the Bluford Avenue stormwater-improvement projects by authorizing the issuing of a purchase order to the Ocoee’s landscape contractor, Valleycrest Landscape Services Inc., for $14,602.15. n The commission authorized a financial allocation amounting to $52,500 from city funds for the initial costs of the 2016 Ocoee Founder’s Day Festival, which will be held Nov. 4 and 5. n The Public Works and Finance Department reviewed bids from four contractors ranging from $205,819 to $334,523 for construction services required for asphalt paving projects. The asphalt for roads within the Ocoee Hills and Brentwood subdivisions; Leslie Ann Lane from Sal Street to Nicole Boulevard; and Lady Avenue from Ursula Street to Nicole Boulevard will be resurfaced using SP-9.5 Asphaltic concrete. Commissioners awarded the bid to The Middlesex Corporation for $205,819.

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Caring for the kids The third BrightStart Pediatrics, a nursing and therapy center for medically fragile children, is set to open in Winter Garden. JENNIFER NESSLAR STAFF WRITER WINTER GARDEN

When Linda Brown, an occupational therapist, saw the Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care model, it just made sense to her. PPEC is a term given by the state for a nursing and therapy center for medically fragile children. It can function as a day care of sorts for children, but it is licensed as a skilled-nursing facility. It is a place where parents can get a much-needed respite from caregiving while being confident their child is in the care of medical professionals. PPECs are staffed by nurses, aides and therapists. “When I saw the PPEC design, as a therapist I was drawn to it,”

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Brown said. “It made sense. I as a therapist would have a session with a child for a half-hour (per) day, maybe three, two times a week. … I often felt like it wasn’t enough. So I when I saw the PPEC concept, I thought, ‘Oh my gosh, the therapists work with the nurses; the child’s in your center all day; you get so much more done.’” After working for a PPEC company for a few years, Brown decided to start her own. The first BrightStart Pediatrics facility opened in 2003 in South Orlando, near Kissimmee. And at the end of the July, a Winter Garden location — the company’s third — will celebrate its grand opening. CARING FOR CHILDREN AND HAVING FUN

The term “medically fragile” describes children who have medical needs that require a nurse’s oversight while they are at the PPEC. Some children just need a nurse to supervise them, while others require the nurse to provide regular treatments. Many children are fed by a gastrostomy tube, are on oxygen or have a tracheotomy. Each day, BrightStart Pediatrics sends its own bus to pick children up from their homes and take them to the center. An EMT is on the bus in case any child needs assistance. When they arrive, the children

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DOES MY CHILD QUALIFY? To qualify for BrightStart, your child must require a nurse’s care. For more information, visit BrightStart’s website at brightstartpeds.com. If you are unsure, call the office at (407) 545-2773.

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Dillard Street Elementary names new principals Michelle Thomas will take the helm at the Winter Garden school, while April Crawford will serve as assistant principal. GABBY BAQUERO STAFF WRITER WINTER GARDEN The new princi-

pal at Dillard Street Elementary is no stranger to the Winter Garden school. Michelle Thomas, who brings 16 years of experience, worked five days a week at Dillard Street for the past four months while the former principal, Katie Boyd — who has accepted a position at the OCPS district office — was out on leave. This schedule allowed Thomas to get to know the community, students and teachers better. Now, as principal, Thomas is confident she can make a “positive impact with a community school where people are striving for excellence.” “I chose Dillard because I’ve already embedded so much of my (thoughts and time) to initiate (programs) I’ve already (recommended) that have moved forward,” Thomas said. “When I work for schools, as I did before, I recommend that certain things

be put in place. Now, I can be the person who puts those things in place.” Originally from Dallas, Thomas holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Lander University in South Carolina, and a master’s degree in education leadership from Nova Southeastern University. She started her career with Orange County Public Schools as an elementary teacher at Pine Hills Elementary School while coaching varsity soccer at Dr. Philips High School. In 2004, she decided to go into administration and became an administrative dean at Freedom High School and Southwest Middle School. In 2008, she began working for the OCPS district office as a district-level program specialist and then transferred into the role of senior administrator of curriculum and development in 2010. As the senior administrator, Thomas ensured instruction reached OCPS standards by working with the principals and

“My passion is to lead students to a high level of achievement by exposing students to the tools necessary for success. … I believe all students, with the right opportunity, can learn.” — Michelle Thomas

Michelle Thomas, left, and April Crawford are the new principal and vice princpal at Dillard Street Elementary School. Gabby Baquero

assistant principals of various schools to evaluate teachers and to give teachers assessment training and instructional coaching. Thomas hopes to improve Dillard Street by pushing for several programs and expanding on existing ones. She is working on plans to develop enrichment programs to further prepare students for middle school but especially wants to focus on coaching cycles, a strategy that consults educators on developing differentiated instructional tactics to cater to different students’ needs. She also hopes to build upon the existing mentoring program by bringing outside mentors from the community to help support students who might be at risk and launch a new mentoring program

called Young Lives Matter. The new assistant principal, April Crawford, is particularly enthusiastic about the mentoring program. “I’m most excited about expanding on the mentoring program because I think that it’s so important for the diverse population that Dillard Street has,” Crawford said. Crawford majored in English education at the University of South Florida and received her master’s degree from National Louis University in Tampa. Before accepting her role as assistant principal at Dillard Street, she worked as an English teacher at West Orange High School and as the assistant principal at Robinswood Middle School.

While Crawford believes her family inspired her to go into education, Thomas credits her passion for children behind her decision to enter the educational field. “I’ve always had a passion for children since I was a teenager,” Thomas said. “I loved being around younger children. … My first career was as a day care director, so I knew by that time I would eventually go into education. My passion is to lead students to a high level of achievement by exposing students to the tools necessary for success. … I believe all students, with the right opportunity, can learn.” Contact Gabby Baquero at gbaquero@orangeobserver.com.

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he West Orange community was represented well at several state and international pageants this month. Reigning Mrs. Florida Interna-

tional, Amy Santiago competed in the Mrs. International 2016 last weekend in Jacksonville. Jenna Vincitore, Miss Winter Garden 2016, recently competed in the Miss Florida USA 2017 pageant, held July 13 to 16 in Fort Lauderdale. Finally, Gabriela Baez won the title of 2016 National American Miss Florida at a state pageant July 10. Combining poise, talent and philanthropic efforts, all three hope their pageant success inspires others to work hard to fulfill their own dreams. — GABBY BAQUERO

MRS. FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL 2016 At 34, the era of competing in pageants is still far from over for Amy Santiago. She just competed with 63 girls in the Mrs. International 2016 pageant last weekend in Jacksonville. But it’s not about the fame and beauty for Santiago — it’s about her drive to help others like her. Using the recognition from her reigning title of Mrs. Florida International 2016, Santiago has pushed for awareness of a rare hereditary condition that had her struggling to fit into her dance shoes at 14 years old. After years of medical misdiagnoses, Santiago was informed she had primary lymphedema, an incurable disease that causes blockage in one’s lymphatic system leading to severe, painful swelling from fluid accumulation in a person’s limbs. The condition is estimated to affect about 140 million people worldwide and can be fatal if not treated. As a dancer since she was 7 years old, Santiago was shocked by the diagnosis. But she has since pulled through and managed her condition with confidence and positivity. She now aims to help others suffering from the same by serving as a full-time global ambassador and spokeswoman for lymphedema awareness. Santiago currently works with eight different organizations that raise lymphedema awareness to prevent misdiagnoses and make available treatments more accessible. The only treatment options encourage manual fluid drainage from the affected limb, such as physical exercise, specialized massages and custom compres-

Amy Santiago, Mrs. Florida International 2016, has used her crown to push for awareness of a rare condition.

sion garments that can cost anywhere between $300 and $1,000. Santiago treats her condition with all of the above, but because of their high costs, compression garments are not a feasible option for everyone. To change this, Santiago is working to pass a bill in Congress that will make lymphedema treatments eligible for insurance coverage. In addition to changing policy, Santiago is making efforts to reduce the stigma that comes from living with lymphedema. She uses her involvement in pageants as a rallying cry to demonstrate that the condition does not have to adversely affect your sense of self-worth or prevent you from

accomplishing your dreams. “Let’s be honest, lymphedema is not a condition that most people are proud to show,” Santiago said. “It’s not the most fancy thing or fashionable thing, and it’s not sexy by any means. … It can be an aggravating task. “Who wants to wear compression garments when they go to bed?” she said. “Who wants to get on an airplane and have to wear these big puffy things on your legs to keep the swelling down? There’s a lot of embarrassing things about lymphedema, but the most exciting thing for me is to show individuals that, regardless … (you can’t) let a condition ruin or control your life.”

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2016 NATIONAL AMERICAN MISS FLORIDA Gabriela Baez also was named the 2016 National American Miss Florida at the state pageant July 10. She will be attending the national pageant, which will be held during Thanksgiving week at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. There, she will compete for a share of more than $500,000 in cash and prizes. Gabriela is the daughter of Jose and Adriana Baez. She is a children’s board member for A Birthday Party Wish and vol-

West Orange High School orchestra director Jenna Vincitore, 23, holds the Miss Winter Garden 2016 title.

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unteers with Bread of Life Fellowship Inc., Second Harvest Food Bank and Teens Go Green. She is also a dancer at Creative Soles Dance Company in Windermere. National American Miss is dedicated to developing the success of young women across with an age-appropriate and family-oriented program. Pageants are held in each state for girls ages 4 to 18 in five different age divisions. For more information, visit namiss.com.

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MISS WINTER GARDEN 2016 With every step she took as she walked onto the stage in her heels and evening gown during the Miss Florida USA 2017 pageant, she mentally commanded herself: Don’t trip, don’t trip, don’t trip. Such were the thoughts of 23-year-old Jenna Vincitore, who holds the title of Miss Winter Garden 2016, as she competed for the Miss Florida crown with 65 other girls in Fort Lauderdale July 13 to 16. Vincitore, a University of Central Florida alumna and now the orchestra director at West Orange High School, only started competing in pageants two years ago after a suggestion from a friend. Pageants typically evaluate competing girls in three catego-

ries: Interview, swimsuit and evening gown. “During the interview, normally, what’s going through my mind is current events,” she said. “Then in swimsuit, I try to just keep my head up, shoulders back and look super confident, and in evening gown, I’m usually telling myself not to trip. That’s pretty much what’s going through my head the whole time — and to smile.” Although Vincitore was eliminated in the first round, she is grateful for the experience and camaraderie she developed with the other girls while waiting backstage. Some of the girls, along with Vincitore, sometimes deal with pervasive societal stereotypes regarding their participation in pageants, but Vincitore said they are confident enough to ignore the gibes.

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hen Jon Deuschle was 23, he wanted to get a birthday gift for his father, a missionary in

Zimbabwe. Deuschle didn’t have a lot of money to spend, so he created a painting. He didn’t have a lot of experience painting but discovered a talent. “I surprised myself,” he said. “I hadn’t painted in years. … (My dad) put it in his office, and people wanted to buy it.”

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Deuschle, currently a Windermere resident, is a man of many talents. After growing up in Zimbabwe, he moved in 2010 to the United States to pursue a career in music in Los Angeles. After music school, he spent some time training to compete in track-and-field events. But after he painted for his father’s birthday, he set visual art aside for a while. He didn’t paint again until about a year ago, when his girlfriend and bandmate Haley Hunt told someone about his talent. “She told someone I could paint as well and threw me under the bus,” he said, laughing. “They said, ‘Paint me something.’ And I did, and they loved it. So I sort of carried on painting from there.” Of all Deuschle’s passions, his painting has garnered him the most attention. His work is featured in the Steltenkamp Fine Art gallery in Winter Park, as well as Melvin’s Garden in Windermere. Locally, he attends art shows and works on commissions. Laguna Art Group in Laguna Beach, California, represents his art work. Africa is Deuschle’s muse when he is painting, and Deuschle considers the genre he paints in as “African romance.” “Paris is romantic, Rome is romantic, but nothing is more romantic than Africa,” Deuschle said. “Nothing. The way giraffes move is like ballet. There’s an ineffable wild that gets in your lungs. It’s hearing the fish eagles and smelling the African wild. It’s waking up to an African sunrise.” Deuschle lived in Harare, a city in Zimbabwe, but he didn’t have to travel far to see the wildlife.

He finds that people far from Africa, in places such as Windermere, connect to African wildlife. There’s a special interest in animals such as giraffes, elephants and especially lions.

KEEP UP WITH JON The best way to keep up with Jon Deuschle’s work is to follow him on Instagram @jondeuschle. There, you can see his artwork and be notified of his music as it is released. To contact Deuschle, visit his website at jondeuschle. com.

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Deuschle finds passion is what he does and allows the creative process to strike at any moment. He has been known for doing everything from throwing air javelins in a supermarket aisle to creating voice notes with his ideas in the car. Since his music-school days, he has worked less with the craft, but currently is picking it back up again. He is collaborating with Hunt on a project that he plans to release soon. He likes to write music across all genres, but he considers his style to be pop and soft rock with an R&B and African vibe. Music has been a key part of Deuschle’s life, starting with the days his mother led music at their church, Celebration Ministries International, when she taught him how to sing, write music and play the saxophone. Ultimately, his passion for his faith in God supersedes any hope for his success in the art world. “I just want to tell as many people about Jesus as possible,” he said. “I just love people, and I want to help people no matter what.” He hopes to someday move back to Zimbabwe to continue to help with the conservation of animals, as well as with children who are in orphanages there. Contact Jennifer Nesslar at jnesslar@orangeobserver.com.

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Summer is here, and while you’re waiting for school to start again, make the most of what’s left of your vacation and follow the Journalism X team’s quick summer fun list! (FYI, this is from the perspective of 10-year-olds!)

To start out your summer fun, you should focus on getting plenty of water and going outside to play with friends. Tour some of our area’s small towns and hop on the Cannonball Express that runs out of Mount Dora!

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We see you! BY JOSH MCDONALD, 10; AND CAROLINE BOOTHE, 10

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You should try out a new summer camp or apply for a summer job.

You should get plenty of family time — whether it’s going to the beach, splash pad, shopping or on vacation. Finally, make sure you get a lot of sleep and then some more sleep — oh, and don’t forget naptime.

SUMMERTIME TREAT What’s our favorite summer snack? Watermelon-flavored popsicles!

Watch out Winter Garden: There might be a Pokémon in your backyard! Everywhere you go, from your bathroom to a local store, is a chance to “catch ’em all.” This new game, Pokémon Go, is bringing Pokémon to the real world. The virtual world was released earlier this month and is compatible with iPhone and Android devices. When you launch the app, the interface looks a lot a like a GPS map. Users create an avatar, but instead of an arrow pointing to a direction or your car driving to its destination, it’s your avatar leading the way. When you

walk, the avatar walks; when you turn, it turns; when you stop walking, the avatar stops walking. What’s the Journalism X Team’s favorite part about this app? It’s bringing a lot of players into our town who might not have been here before. Take the app and launch it around downtown Winter Garden. You will be guided on a scavenger hunt, taken to a “Pokéstop” in the Edgewater Hotel, or the Splash Pad, post office, theater, pavilion and more! This is a fun, great way to explore your town or even the world using this fun and engaging app. Keep your eyes peeled! The next time you’re traveling anywhere there may be a Pokémon waiting for you!

Downtown Winter Garden is a perfect place to play Pokémon Go.

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Animals for the People BY CAROLINE BOOTHE, 10; ALEX BARRON, 10; JOSH MCDONALD, 10; AND MIA ADATIA, 10

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nimals are a crucial part of our ecosystem. Zoos all around the state are working hard to educate people about the environment and conserving endangered animals. The Journalism X team recently explored the Central Florida Zoo to see what our community is doing to help animals all around the world. Central Florida Zoo opened its doors to the community in 1975 and is working with zoos throughout the country to implement the “Species Survival Plan.” This plan is in place to monitor breeding within zoos and helps sustain the population of endangered plants and animals. Central Florida Zoo is educating people through “Keeper Chats” on how people can protect endangered animals. For example, the bald eagle was removed from the endangered species list in 2007 because of federal and state laws passed to protect them. The community can support Central Florida Zoo by donating, adopting an animal, volunteering or getting an internship. For more information, visit centralfloridazoo.org.

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n Gaboon Vipers strike at 130 mph. n Cheetahs can run up to 60 mph. n Ahhhh! Monsters do exist! If you get bit by a Gila Monster, a venomous lizard, the venom won’t kill you, but it will hurt very badly.

When should kids receive a cellphone? Parents share some advice regarding when to connect children to their first data network. BY CAROLINE BOOTHE, 10; ALEX BARRON, 10; MIA ADATIA, 10; AND JOSH MCDONALD, 10 Photo by Brittain Rainville

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held a few weeks ago to honor the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting. Her job for an event such as the vigil is to coordinate behind-the-scenes work with police officers to maintain a safe environment and coordinate trash collection. Touching nearly every depart-

ment in the city, Vaughn has a lot on her plate, and she never works solo. She always works with other departments to succeed at her job. Being in Winter Garden for most of her life, Vaughn still has something big on her bucket list: Running through the famous Winter Garden landmark — the Splash Pad!

Technology plays a big part in our daily lives. You can order your groceries right from your phone, use it as a GPS, watch movies and even use your phone as a form of entertainment through a variety of Internet games and apps. But when is it appropriate for a kid to get his or her first cellphone? The Journalism X team took this debate to the streets and asked our local Winter Garden community for opinions. Taylor, an employee at a local restaurant on Plant Street, thinks parents should wait to give kids their first phone. “When they can drive a car,

maybe 16?” Taylor said. “It makes sense that when they are driving places as a teenager, kids can use the phone to call their parents.’’ Deciding the appropriate age for kids to have a cellphone is certainly difficult and a decision that requires a lot of thought and consideration. Tourist and father, Jonathan, said: “As long as they’re mature enough; it’s important to have a talk with your parents, regarding certain websites. I’d prob-

ably say, maybe fourth, fifth or sixth grade, depending on their maturity.” Local mom Dawn tells us it’s important for kids to get a hold of their parents for safety reasons and believes restrictions should be in place regarding websites kids can access. She also thinks the accessibility outweighs the detriment of having a phone. Deciding the appropriate age to have a cellphone is and should be a case-by-case situation and should be left up to the parents.

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FROM THE WINTER GARDEN HERITAGE FOUNDATION FROM THE ARCHIVES Pictured is Oakland’s Robert Lawrence Smith Sr., the adopted son of late 1880s Orange Belt Railroad engineer Robert Fulton Smith. R.L. Smith was a World War I Marine; this photo was taken in Seoul, Korea. The Winter Garden Heritage Foundation has been searching its photo collection for images related to World War I. To mark America’s April 1917 entry into the conflict, the foundation is seeking photographs of West Orange County men and women who served. Thank you to Robin Smith for donating this photograph. If you are able to share material with the foundation, call WGHF at (407) 656-3244.

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The Winter Garden City Commission believes in fishing in Lake Apopka. It is in the process of completing the rebuilding of the fishing pier for white people and, at a special meeting, voted to rebuild the negro pier, also.

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Orange County commissioners approved zoning for the controversial West Orange Country Club Estates, located on State Road 535 across from the Winter Garden Cemetery. It will include 56 duplex units on 30 acres within a 115-acre site. Seven acres will be used for commercial purposes.

The Winter Garden Heritage Foundation, which seeks to preserve our heritage and architecture while creating new cultural experiences, is celebrating its third decade with the debut of its new History Research and Education Center.

25 years ago

Tom West and Edna Carter entertained the crowd at a fundraising dinner and dance held at the Ocoee Community Center for the World War II Memorial. West taught Carter how to play the harmonica when they were sixth-grade students.

THROWBACK THURSDAY AUG. 6, 1981 Spaceship Earth, the landmark structure of Walt Disney World’s Epcot, was officially topped out in the summer of 1981. Once the topping-out ceremony was completed, the giant ball could be seen from the Magic Kingdom’s northsouth entrance road and from the top of the Contemporary Resort hotel. The huge geosphere is 180 feet tall and 165 feet in diameter and, at the time, was the only building of its type in the world. There are 1,450 structural steel members, and every weld was carefully checked by X-ray. The sphere was built to house the Spaceship Earth show, sponsored by the Bell System, which told the story of communications. Epcot opened Oct. 1, 1982.

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Connie and Steve Holland, of Winter Garden, hosted President George W. Bush at their TM Ranch in the Moss Park area. The Hollands helped the SWAT build a training course and practice range on part of

the property, and when Bush was scheduled to come to Florida, the couple was asked if the president could ride his mountain bike on the 12-mile course. After his ride, he spent

an hour relaxing in a rocking chair and sharing ranching stories with the family. West Orange High School has been removing grass from Ray Screws Field to make

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TAKE US WITH YOU! Are you planning a vacation? Be sure to pack a copy of the West Orange Times & Observer or Windermere Observer. All entries will be entered into our ongoing Travelin’ Times contest. Entering is easy! Just snap a high-quality of you and your friends or family members with the paper and email the picture to Community Editor Amy Quesinberry Rhode at aqrhode@orangeobserver.com. You can also mail or drop off the photo: 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.

The West Orange Times traveled to Anna Maria Island with Orlando resident Patti Kelly. She said she always runs into someone from West Orange; this time, it was a group from Dr. Phillips.

Abbey Lenci, 6, of Ocoee, vacationed with her four brothers and her parents in Utah, and their suitcase included a copy of the West Orange Times.

Heather Schoenherr shared her copy of the West Orange Times & Observer with 4-year-old Samantha Rolle while vacationing in Cat Island, Bahamas. Samantha’s parents help her parents run the takeaway (fast food) restaurant called Yardie’s. Chuck Milam, left, Janet Teal and Belinda Mizell enjoyed a Mexican cruise, and they made sure to pack three different issues of the West Orange Times.

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day. Just keep on pushing. How often do you get to go back and visit Canada? Usually every year, (to the Toronto area) to go see friends and family. I like visiting all my friends and family up there because I don’t get to see them often. What is something you’ve learned from your teammate Katie Schorr, who just competed at the U.S. Olympic Trials? She works very hard at practice, and she focuses on the details in her swimming. That’s why she does so (well) — she focuses on the little details to make her go faster. What’s something you learned about in school that you found interesting? This past year we dissected a frog — I really enjoyed that. What’s your favorite guiltypleasure food? I like M&Ms — that’s my go-to. What’s a television show you really enjoy? I’ve been watching “Big Brother.” I like watching the competitions and the drama that happens in the house. What’s your dream car? The (Jeep) Sahara Unlimited. It’s a cool-looking car, and I want one. — STEVEN RYZEWSKI

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partnership with high-school programs around the area, Wood has become a fixture of the highschool athletics local community. FIRST PRIORITY

The thing to know about the camps put on by Wood, who lives in West Orange County near the borders of Ocoee and Gotha, is that they are not intended to make money — or, often, even cover costs. Camps over the past two months at Dr. Phillips, Ocoee, Wekiva, Lake Mary and other locations have ranged from $10 to $5 to free — and they all come with a T-shirt. Of course, the reason for the camps isn’t to make money. The reason is the passion — the same passion that has allowed Wood and those who help him train local athletes to build a local brand that transcends Central Florida and brings together rivals on the field to get better off of it. “His first priority is the kids — trying to get kids better,” Washington said. “Trying to find the best guys around to push each other — competition makes people better.” The way college recruiting has evolved for football and other sports involves a much greater emphasis than ever before on how athletes perform outside actual games — in camps and 7-on-7 tournaments during the summer. Beyond natural ability, it helps an individual athlete to know how these camps operate, how to excel while in attendance and what scouts will be seeking. So, the camps that Wood will put together, with volunteers ranging from past players to high-school coaches from around the region, are designed to prepare local youth to shine at future camps. “Through that camp, it will help them excel at the big camps so they can get recognized,” Wood said. “Our goal is to try

and help kids get scholarships. The NFL is a dream — a college degree is reality.” Wood and Excel Speed Training will host yet another camp July 30 at CFCA in Ocoee. This one also will include a coaches clinic to train youth football coaches at their craft. ‘LO WOOD HALL OF FAME’

Coaching has long been a passion of Wood dating back to his days as a standout hurdler at Apopka High. When there was a slow transition between coaches one season, Wood stepped up — while still a student — and helped fill the void in the meantime. “I kind of became the track coach in high school,” Wood said. “Since then, I’ve known that coaching and training was my calling.” The philosophy that drives Wood is one that has helped build his reputation to where varsity coaches such as Ocoee’s Ben Bullock, Dr. Phillips’ Rodney Wells and others regularly partner with him and one that he credits to a living legend of sorts in the Central Florida football scene — Apopka head coach Rick Darlington. “I actually heard this from Rick Darlington, that our job is to create young men, great fathers, great husbands — and good football players,” Wood said. And so, although the “Lo Wood Hall of Fame” — a poster board collage of photos of all the young men trained by Wood or Excel who have gone on to play college football — contains players such as Clinton-Dix, Wood said he is most proud of the 39 program alumni since 2008 who have earned college degrees.

Those ranks include Wood’s oldest son, Lo Wood Jr., who starred at Notre Dame and Miami. When injuries got in the way of playing football professionally, Lo Wood Jr. was able to fall back on an undergraduate degree from Notre Dame and a graduate degree from Miami and now has a successful career in the entertainment industry on the West Coast. “Student-athletes getting their degree works,” Wood says with a smile. GENUINE CONCERN

Wood does charge for his training services at Excel, but with the idea of covering costs and compensating his other trainers who help round out the process (Wood focuses on speed and agility, while others well help athletes with strength and other areas of improvement). Options are available for parents and players in need of financial assistance. Wood has a “day job” at Westgate Resorts and also owns a barbershop — Lo’s Master Cuts — in Orlando. Even the barbershop underscores Wood’s intentions, designed as a place where some of the players he mentors can hang out and stay out of trouble. It’s that genuine concern for players that Brown-Dukes reflected on as he prepares for NFL Training Camp with the Steelers — a genuine concern he recalls from the first time he met Wood, nearly 15 years ago. “I knew he cared about me,” Brown-Dukes said of that day. “You can have a conversation about how he goes about getting you to the places you need to be and helping you further than what you actually need.”

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Orlando Pride assistant coaches to launch Ocoee soccer academy GABBY BAQUERO Marconi Machado is launching a soccer academy with his father, Marcos Machado.

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Marconi Machado said. “It’s growing so much, and the community embraces you. So I think that’s a perfect combo right there. — when you have people who have the same vision and want to make the community better and bring something special for young athletes.” The Machados intend to give Ocoee residents a glimpse of what’s to come with the early launch of their soccer program and later hope the academy will make Ocoee a hub of soccer in Central Florida. Contact Gabby Baquero at gbaquero@orangeobserver.com.

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at the state tournament, going 4-0 on the weekend and outscoring opponents 40-5. Windermere (8-0) rallied past Fort Myers in the state final July 24 after trailing early, winning by a final score of 7-4. Before that, the girls set the tone for pool play, within which they outscored opponents 33-1, by scoring a resounding 11-1 victory over Land O’Lakes on the first day of competition July 22. “That first game was everything,” head coach Ken Janata said. “We figured that was the most important thing, to get that (first win) under our belt.” The next day, Windermere topped Palm Bay 12-0 and a team representing Bayshore, West Tampa and Palma Ceia Little Leagues 10-0. The victories set the stage for the showdown against Fort Myers — a game that required the girls to adapt to the unfamiliar scenario of falling behind early. “They’re very experienced girls,” Janata said. “They’ve been in that situation before — and they responded.” On the mound, Lexi Scalzo and Jada Novoa did the majority of the work for the team. At the plate, Windermere capitalized on a dynamic lineup that includes hitters with myriad strengths. “We do a great job of having power hitters, situational hitters and we have speedsters,” Janata said. “There are teams that are one-dimensional, and we are unlike that — I think that’s what makes us successful.” Janata and assistant coach Greg Scalzo also helped coach the 2015

The Windermere Little League 12U Softball All-Stars include: Brooke Ames Samy Evans Brianna Fincher Victoria Grieder Sutton Janata Iman Labonowski Jada Novoa Zoie Pistel Jayda Ross Lexi Scalzo Dayna Ulicny Shannon Weems Coaches: Ken Janata, Greg Scalzo, Rick Evans and Bill Labnowski

team that won state and advanced to Georgia, where it went 1-2 in pool play. This year, the WLL staff — which also includes Rick Evans and Bill Labonowski — is optimistic the team will be better prepared for the Southeast Regional thanks to that added experience. “Last year, we went up there, and I think we were in a little bit of an awe,” Janata said. “It’s almost like a Super Bowl — it’s an unbelievable experience.” And, although the girls themselves have been the stars on the field, the parents for Windermere are once again stepping up to do their part — including midweek travel to Georgia on Wednesday. “The commitment, on their part, is unbelievable,” Janata said. “It’s a big, huge commitment on the parents’ part.” Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@orangeobserver.com.

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an after-school program and a program for kids who have physical or mental disabilities. The main priority, however, is to make Zico Soccer Academy more financially accessible than typical sports academies. “These academies, they tend to (be expensive), and I think that scares off a lot of the local players,” Marconi Machado said. “So we plan to give scholarships based on grades and financial needs.” Although the academy is not estimated to be completed until two years from now, the Machados already are launching the Zico soccer program the first week of August. Until a location for the academy is chosen and construction begins, training will be conducted at the Jim Beech Recreation Center in Ocoee. Part of the plan with the city is to improve Ocoee High School’s football field (which is also used for soccer and lacrosse) as well as the recreation center’s facilities. “We were looking at different sites, and I told (the investors) I think Ocoee is the perfect city,”

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all his life and dreamed to become a professional player one day like his father, Marcos Machado, the current Orlando Pride goalkeeper coach. However, circumstances changed for Marconi Machado, now a volunteer coach for the Pride, after several injuries and three knee surgeries. “I had three knee surgeries during my youth career, and I know it’s hard to be a professional player when you have so many injuries,” Marconi Machado said. “So after that, I decided to start coaching, and I started helping my father (coach youth), and I just fell in love with it. … It was the perfect way to keep my passion because I can’t play, but I can still be involved.” Now, after four years of planning, he finally has made significant headway toward his goal of creating a sports academy in Ocoee that focuses on soccer. The Machados have partnered with Genium, an online educational company, and now are finalizing negotiations with Ocoee city commissioners about the details of what will become the Zico Soccer Academy. “We’re going to have people come from all over the world to study in high school, and study English, and at the same time play sports,” Marconi Machado said of his vision for the academy. “We’re going to create a new program where we give local and national athletes (the training) to become high-level players.” Although soccer will be the main sports program offered by the academy, as the project grows, the Machados hope to add more sports programs, including

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Father and son duo Marcos and Marconi Machado are searching for the perfect spot for their new school in Ocoee. They will host a soccer program in August. STAFF WRITER OCOEE He has been around soccer

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The home at 1077 Vinsetta Circle, Winter Garden, sold July 8, for $330,000. Built in 2014, it has four bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,511 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $131.42.

The town house at 14455 Prunningwood Place, Winter Garden, sold July 8, for $175,000. Built in 2005, it has two bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,116 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $156.81.

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The home at 15235 Evergreen Oak Loop, Winter Garden, sold July 11, for $281,490. Built in 2016, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 2,454 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $114.71.

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The condo at 1990 Erving Circle, No. 101, Ocoee, sold July 8, for $83,000. Built in 2001, it has two bedrooms, one bath and 921 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $90.12. BROOKESTONE

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The home at 1300 Vic Kay Court, Winter Garden, sold July 13, for $288,750 (auction/ REO). Built in 1997, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,449 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $83.72. PARK AVENUE ESTATES coldwellbankerhomes.com

This Overlook at Hamlin home, at 14560 Black Quill Drive, No. 124, Winter Garden, sold July 9, for $453,295. The owner’s suite has its own separate wing on one side of the first floor.

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The home at 3412 Bromfield Drive, Ocoee, sold July 8, for $298,500. Built in 2005, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,359 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $88.87. LAKE OLYMPIA

The home at 1504 Adriatic Drive, Ocoee, sold July 11, for $275,000. Built in 1993, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,510 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $109.56. MEADOWS

The home at 481 Little Aspen Court, Ocoee, sold July 8, for $132,000. Built in 1981, it has three bedrooms, one bath and 1,300 square feet of living area.

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The price per square foot is $101.54. OCOEE HILLS

The home at 1207 Oakwood Lane, Ocoee, sold July 12, for $118,384 (auction/REO). Built in 1976, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,673 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $70.76. PRAIRIE LAKE VILLAGE

The home at 2483 Tall Maple Loop, Ocoee, sold July 8, for $245,000. Built in 1999, it has four bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,962 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $124.87. VILLAGES OF WEST OAK

The home at 1815 Cambridge Village Court, Ocoee, sold July 11, for $230,000. Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,136 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $107.68.

VINEYARDS

The home at 2556 Cabernet Circle, Ocoee, sold July 14, for $299,000. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, four baths and 3,171 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $94.29. WINDSTONE

The home at 2831 Hornlake Circle, Ocoee, sold July 8, for $210,000. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,878 square feet. The price per square foot is $111.82.

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The home at 531 Spring Leap Circle, Winter Garden, sold July 8, for $235,000. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,050 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $114.63. EMERALD RIDGE

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The home at 1714 Sherbourne St., Winter Garden, sold July 11, for $215,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,372 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $156.71. The home at 1839 Portcastle Circle, Winter Garden, sold July 14, for $193,000. Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, twoand-one-half baths and 1,358 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $142.12. STONE CREST

The home at 729 Lost Grove Circle, Winter Garden, sold July 8, for $335,000. Built in 2008, it has five bedrooms, three baths and 3,420 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $97.95.

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The home at 1226 Castleport Road, Winter Garden, sold July 12, for $366,000. Built in 2001, it has five bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,864 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $127.79. The home at 2837 Balforn Tower Way, Winter Garden, sold July 12, for $335,000. Built in 2007, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,983 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $112.30. The home at 1213 Selbydon Way, Winter Garden, sold July 14, for $289,000. Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,400 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $120.42. WATERLEIGH

The home at 8717 Eden Cove Drive, Winter Garden, sold July 8, for $340,035. Built in 2016, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,924 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $116.29. WESTCHESTER PLACE

The home at 630 Coke Ave., Winter Garden, sold July 8, for $59,500 (REO/bank owned). Built in 1952, it has two bedrooms, one bath and 732 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $81.28. WINTER OAKS

The home at 445 Autumn Oaks Loop, Winter Garden, sold July 14, for $230,000. Built in 2004, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,407 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $163.47.

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Thanks,WestOrange! COMMUNITY RALLIES TO HELP

A group of great young people from Tuskawilla United Methodist Church helped move us to our new offices.

KEEPING US MOVING FORWARD

These young people are the future leaders in our community! Bless them for their commitment to a strong West Orange County!

Two weeks ago, Bruce Knox, owner Knox Nursery, issued a matching funds challenge of $5,000. Last week, another Matthew’s Hope supporter issued a second $5,000 matching funds challenge!

Teammates on the West Orange High School football team and wrestling team helped staff and Moving Forward program members dismantle and move the Firm Foundation preschool playground and the Harvest of Hope greenhouse.

CRITICAL MEDICAL SERVICES Staff member Nurse Nancy, in close partnership with the HOPE mobile medical team and Florida Hospital, ensure our community’s homeless receive medical care. Through our medical program, Guest Zac had a large tumor removed from his shoulder, and is recovering swiftly. Other guest conditions the team is treating include hepatitis C, diabetes, cirrhosis, blindness and hernias. Your support is always a difference maker. At times, the difference is life and death.

WAYS TO HELP

The West Orange Junior Service League’s President Kim Cannon and Social Chair Courtney Gibson presented Matthew’s Hope Founder Scott Billue and Treasurer Lori Gibson a $5,000 check to further the mission of Matthew’s Hope in serving the homeless men, women and children of our community.

Your support means the world to the homeless of our community. We are committed to providing uninterrupted services to the homeless men, women and children we serve in West Orange County. To date, we have raised $13,639 of the $25,000 needed for our relocation.

• Check/cash: 1460 Daniels Rd., Winter Garden, FL 34787 [mail, or drop off M-F, 9 am - 4 pm] • Credit card/PayPal: www.matthewshopeministries.org • GoFundMe campaign: www.gofundme.com/2dy6qa4 • Matching funds challenges: Scott Billue, 407.905.9500, scottbillue@matthewshopeministries.org

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