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Windermere home tops weekly sales in West Orange. PAGE 5B
HapCO Music Foundation hosts swingin’ soiree. PAGE 13A
Windermere Little League softball team wins state title. PAGE 1B
OUR TOWN development by Peter M. Gordon | Contributing Writer
Commission approves downtown parking lot
+ Newspaper wins 10 awards The West Orange Times & Observer received 10 awards, including three first-place honors, at the Florida Press Association’s 2014 Better Weekly Awards presentation and luncheon July 24, in Lake Mary. The awards include: First place, Faith and Family Reporting, Amy Quesinberry Rhode First place, Medical & Science Reporting, Amy Quesinberry Rhode First place, Humorous Column, Amy Quesinberry Rhode Second place, Overall Graphic Design, Jessica Eng Second place, Sports Section, Steven Ryzewski Second place, Sports Column, Steven Ryzewski Third place, Front Page Makeup, staff Third place, Community History, Amy Quesinberry Rhode Third place, Education Reporting, Michael Eng Third Place, General News Story, Michael Eng
City leaders expect the garage to be completed by Aug. 19, 2016. WINTER GARDEN — The Winter Garden City Commission unanimously approved the downtown parking garage contract negotiated with
Finfrock for $8,105,953.00. The commission selected Finfrock, an Apopka company, as the design/build team for the long-awaited garage
at an earlier meeting. This contract approval allows Finfrock to begin the final design and off-site construction immediately. Starting construction off site reduces the amount of time required for
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Construction on the $8.1 million parking garage will take about a year.
The Emmaus Church youth group of Winter Garden spent a life-changing week serving deaf children in secluded Jamaica.
+ Celebrate Mayor Scott
Jay Conn reflects on the last 17 years of Winter Garden’s programs, activities and expansion.
A 16-person Emmaus Church team spent a week serving impoverished children in Jamaica’s mountains.
Two Worlds, One Family
BEYOND PARADISE by Zak Kerr | Staff Writer
A retirement party for Ocoee Mayor S. Scott Vandergrift will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 31, at the Ocoee Lakeshore Center, 125 N. Lakeshore Drive. For more, call (407) 905-3100.
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The Emmaus youth group formed deep bonds with the deaf children they served.
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Elizabeth Warren. See the photo on PAGE 7B.
by Amy Quesinberry Rhode Community Editor
Longtime recreation director accepts new post
+ Preschool to host open house Matthew’s Hope Firm Foundation Preschool is holding an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at the school, 1460 Daniels Road, Winter Garden. Parents of children between the ages of 3 and 6 are invited to meet staff. The new year starts Aug. 24. Secure a spot by emailing Director Ginger Allen at ginger@matthewshopeministries.org or by attending the open house.
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any think of Jamaica as nothing but a tropical paradise, a getaway island on which the locals must be thrilled to live. But the youth group of Emmaus Church in Winter Garden learned firsthand that many Jamaicans face daily hardships and can have difficulties getting by. From June 13 to 20, 12 children and four adults took the
youth group’s first foreign mission trip, a week of service at the Caribbean Christian Center for the Deaf in Knockpatrick, Jamaica, a remote mountain village. Pastor David Netzorg organized the trip, where Emmaus members aided construction and building painting, donated clothes and supplies, played
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WINTER GARDEN — Jay Conn, the recreation director for the city of Winter Garden, remembers the day he saved a camper’s life. “It was on a field trip, and we were laughing and eating lunch,” he said. “I looked over, and he couldn’t breathe and had this scared look on his face. I gave him the Heimlich (Maneuver), and the piece came out.” Conn, who was hired by the city in 1998, could tell stories all day about his adventures with the Winter Garden Recreation Department. He has been with the city for 17 years, the first seven of which were as recreation supervisor. He became director when longtime employee Larry Caskey retired from the position. Now it’s Conn’s turn to say goodbye to the rec department; his last day was Friday, July 24. He has taken the position of leisure services director with the city of Maitland’s Parks and Recreation Department. “I still have 25 years of working ahead of me, and I felt like I needed some new challenges,” Conn said. “I feel like the (Winter Garden) department is in a good place, and there are good
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COMMUNITYCALENDAR THURSDAY, JULY 30 Blood Drive — 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at Health Central Hospital’s Bloodmobile, 10000 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee. Appointments can be made at oneblooddonor.org. For more information, call (888) 9366283 or send an email to Brenda.Labattaglia@healthcentral.org. Chamber Lunch and Learn: Sales Training 101 — 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at Windermere Town Hall, 520 Main St. Event is for West Orange Chamber of Commerce members. Cost is $10 in advance and $20 at the door. To register, call (407) 656-1304. Who Do You Think You Are? — 2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Journey through time with the popular television show. Watch this three-part series to witness stars tracing their roots and then stay for a family history discussion. For information, call (407) 835-7323. Service Heroes — 6 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at West Oaks Library. Humane educator with Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando Cathy Houde will talk about service animals and their important jobs. Stop by to meet a service hero from Canine Companions for Independence. For details, call (407) 835-7323.
Thursday, July 30, at the Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. Tickets are $6 with reserved seating and are sold online at gardentheatre.org/summermovies or at the box office, (407) 877GRDN.
FRIDAY, JULY 31 Retirement Party for Mayor Scott Vandergrift — 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 31, at the Ocoee Lakeshore Center, 125 N. Lakeshore Drive. The party will celebrate Vandergrift’s 23 years as mayor and give residents, elected officials, friends and family an opportunity to wish him well on his retirement. For more information, call (407) 905-3100. Miniature Golf Challenge — 5 p.m. Friday, July 31, at Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf, 8501 International Drive, Orlando. Evening includes games, refreshments, prizes and all-you-can-eat ice cream. Proceeds will benefit valuable services and training programs provided by Eti-Keys Training Group free of charge to children ages 7 to 18 through schools, community groups and faith-based organizations.
“Arsenic and Old Lace” Summer Movie — 7 p.m.
Player registration is $25, and foursomes are being encouraged. Hole sponsorships start at $50. For information or to sign up, call (407) 521-8992 or go to etikeys.org.
SATURDAY, AUG. 1 Back-to-School Fashion Show — 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at West Oaks Mall, 9401 W. Colonial Drive. Ocoee. Watch the new trends for this backto-school season and the unveiling of the winning Love is Louder T-shirt. (407) 2941494. Health & Senior Expo — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at the Apopka Community Center — VFW Post 10147, 519 S. Central Ave., Apopka. The event will include free health screenings; information on travel and leisure, retirement, health and wellness, nutrition, senior living and holistic health; shopping; bingo; workshops; community resources; and free samples. Admission and parking are free. For information, call (386) 860-0092. Fashion Forward — 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. What will you wear to school this year? Find new ideas and create your own inspiration board while watching a super-stylish movie. Ages 11-18. For information, call (407) 8357323.
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Zoo Mom Science — 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 3, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Are lizards, snakes and bugs really as scary as they seem? Learning comes alive with animals from Zoo Mom Science. Ages 6-12. For details, call (407) 835-7323.
Lunch and Movie — noon Wednesday, Aug. 5, at the Tom Ison Seniors and Veterans Center, 1701 Adair St., Ocoee. Hosted by the West Orange Seniors. This month’s movie is “The Helen Morgan Story.” Cost is $1. For more information, call (407) 592-4498.
Community Meeting — 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, at Tibet-Butler Preserve, 8777 County Road 535, Orlando. Join Orange County District 1 Commissioner S. Scott Boyd to discuss the new Lakeside Village Park property and possible amenities for the site. To RSVP, email parks@ocfl. net. For information, go to OrangeCountyParks.net.
TUESDAY, AUG. 4 Every Movie Has a Hero — 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, Pow! Bam! Zap! Don’t miss the last movie of the summer movie series. Ages 6-12. Seating is limited. Call (407) 835-7323 to register. Service Heroes — 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Humane Educator Cathy Houde with Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando will teach about service animals and their important jobs. Stop by to meet a service hero from Canine Companions for Independence. For more information, call (407) 835-7323. Florida Native Plant Society — The Tarflower Chapter will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando. Hank Larkin, public communications officer for the St. Johns River Water Management District, will discuss “Protecting Central Florida’s Water Resources.” The meeting is free and open to the public. Show up early and enjoy refreshments and visiting with other native plant enthusiasts. For information, call (407) 6475233.
theatre.org/summermovies or at the box office, (407) 877GRDN.
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A.C. Youth Basketball Camp — 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 8, at Oakland Presbyterian Community Life Center, 218 E. Oakland Ave. Have fun learning basketball skills from former NBA champion Greg Kite and the town of Oakland’s Adrian Cowan, plus other experienced instructors. For ages 7 to 17. Cost is $10 per athlete and $5 for each additional siblings; scholarships are available for those in need. The price includes pizza, a T-shirt and fun activities. Registration deadline is July 27. For more, send an email to Vgibbons@ oaktownusa.com or call (407) 656-1117, Ext. 2105.
“Auntie Mame” Summer Movie — 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at the Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. Tickets are $6 with reserved seating and are sold online at gardentheatre.org/summermovies or at the box office, (407) 877-GRDN.
“Grease” Stage Show — 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Ice House Theater, 1100 N. Unser St., Mount Dora. The West Orange Seniors are making a day trip to see the musical. The cost is $45. (407) 592-4498, (407) 450-1505 or westorange seniors@ymail.com.
FRIDAY, AUG. 7 Wild Dinosaur Tails — 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. It’s time to go wild at the library with stories, arts and crafts about dinosaurs. Ages 3-5. For details, call (407) 835-7323. “Mamma Mia!” Summer Movie — 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at the Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. Tickets are $6 with reserved seating and are sold online at garden-
Family Travel Adventures — 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Mike and Catrell Cooney sold nearly everything they owned to take their sons on an around-theworld trek. Learn about the places they visited and the people they met. Mike Cooney, author of “Cooney World Adventures: Backpacking with Teens Through Latin America,” will talk about how they made their dream come true. (407) 835-7323.
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governance by Zak Kerr | Staff Writer
Ocoee establishes emergency access system uniformity All new gated communities must have the same system. OCOEE — In a partnership with the Ocoee Police Department, the Ocoee City Commission has been examining access systems for gated communities, so that emergency personnel would be able to use just one system to save time — and, as a possible result, lives — in emergencies. At the commission’s July 21 meeting, all five members passed an ordinance and a modified resolution on such systems unanimously. In passing the modified resolution with the ordinance, the commission was able to mandate specific technology for all future gated communities, which will need to pay for and install that system before residents move in, City Attorney Scott Cookson said. The ordinance and resolution do not affect existing gated communities, which had a representative who requested the commission consider
funding those communities’ switch to the uniform system, which must happen eventually in the interest of safety. Police Chief Charles Brown said the commission would face many options for how to fund existing gated communities’ switch, from covering no costs to covering all costs. District 1 Commissioner John Grogan said waiting until the budget arises to discuss that funding would be prudent, and District 4 Commissioner Joel Keller agreed, with the rest of the commission following in a vote. Keller and District 3 Commissioner Rusty Johnson said the city mandating this change for communities should result in the city paying for the change, because residents there did not expect to face such charges when they moved in. District 2 Commissioner Rosemary Wilsen did not
agree that money contributed by all of the taxpayers of Ocoee should be used to fund the system changes affecting just the gated communities. Ocoee police said they had received a bid of $34,840 that would cover 33 gates they had in mind, based on police discretion of which gates to cover in communities with multiple gates.
MONEY MATTERS
The commission and city staff will address matters such as funding existing gated communities’ switch to the uniform emergency access system during budget meetings, which they set dates for by vote. Budget workshops will occur Aug. 12 and 19; budget hearings will be Sept. 9 and 21, all at 6 p.m. in the commission chambers. The millage rate will be under examination in the budget,
with a tentative rate set at 6.5 mills, based on a 4-1 vote, with Mayor S. Scott Vandergrift opposing. Commissioners stressed that the actual rate ultimately would fall lower than that. After an appraisal of 12 acres of city property at the northeast corner of North Clarke and A.D. Mims roads, Charter Schools Development Corp. altered the price of its offer to $2.6 million for the entire lot, which the city paid $3.5 million for in what one resident called a mistaken overpayment, with this sale likely the best way for the city to cut its losses and get some money back. With fees between $300,000 and $400,000 each year while the city holds the property, that time could be now, Johnson said. Vandergrift agreed, saying investing in education should always be a priority. Keller said the traffic-queueing plans and design were the best he had seen for a school, much better than local public
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CHANGING OF THE GUARD If Mayor S. Scott Vandergrift executes his retirement July 31, the commission would have only four members, with Mayor ProTem John Grogan taking over as interim mayor Aug. 4, City Attorney Scott Cookson said. A series of dates between then and a tentative Oct. 27 special mayoral election would include a final resignation date for any commissioners seeking to run for mayor, as well as qualifying and filing periods, Cookson said. City Clerk Beth Eikenberry said this special election would cost at least $20,000 — likely closer to $30,000 — and that the cost likely would double if a run-off became necessary. schools. But he had concerns with having so many charter schools, as well as possible financial impacts from the lot holding a school instead of something to generate tax revenue. His largest concern was whether this charter school — along with others recently approved — would be for Ocoee students. Todd Lucas, a representative of the developers, said 83% of corporation students originate from within three miles, and parents must volunteer
Vandergrift called the price a rip-off. If Vandergrift were able to wait until Sept. 16 to retire, the Ocoee City Charter would allow Grogan to serve the remainder of Vandergrift’s term and prevent the city from needing a special election, Cookson said. For a retirement party for Vandergrift, the commission voted 4-1 to waive the fee to use Lakeshore Center, with Vandergrift dissenting. Vandergrift offered a final request of getting some kind of college facility in Ocoee. “Let me leave you with this thought,” he said. “Said one frog to another frog, ‘How fun time is when you’re having flies.’” 30 hours per year, a clause for building communities near the schools. The school would have a planned capacity of 1,145 students from kindergarten to eighth grade, but it would start with around 600 children from kindergarten to sixth grade, possibly as soon as the 2016-17 year, Lucas said. By a unanimous vote, the commission told staff to enter negotiations with Charter Schools Development Corp. Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@ wotimes.com.
development by Zak Kerr | Staff Writer
BABY LOVE by Catherine Sinclair | Staff Writer Rosie Moore uses dolls to show the difference in size between a premature newborn and a typical newborn.
Residents remain concerned about Gotha development The Orange County Board of County Commissioners reviewed the proposal July 28.
Catherine Sinclair
Nonprofit helps Orange County preemies, parents Horizon West resident Rosie Moore wanted to help and support other families of premature babies after her son spent his first five months of life in the NICU. HORIZON WEST — When Rosie Moore worked as a registered nurse, she had a lot of exposure to the neonatal intensive care unit. But she didn’t expect to find herself there one day, not as a nurse, but as the parent of an ailing newborn. Rosie and Marcus Moore’s youngest son, Kaleb, was born Oct. 13, 2009 — 13 weeks early. He weighed 1 pound, 10 ounces, and was 12 inches long. “We lived in the NICU for five months,” Rosie Moore said. “We were there throughout the Christmas season, and we felt so grateful for what the nurses did for us. But one of the things that is hard is when the doctors tell you, ‘I’m sorry; your baby is just not up to par to go home for Christmas.’” When Kaleb did go home, the Moores had to make sure he maintained a strict regimen of medications, tube feeding and oxygen supply. Marcus had to quit his job and become a stay-at-home dad to provide the care Kaleb needed, such as feedings every three hours. The Moores didn’t forget, though, that while they were in the NICU with Kaleb at Christmastime, someone went through the hospital and gave out umbrellas, books, toys and other gifts to patients and their families.
“It wasn’t what the gift was, but it was what the card said,” Rosie Moore said. “They said, ‘We’re praying for you during this time, and we’re thinking about you during Christmas.’” Moore was struck by the idea that a stranger would do this for her family, and the next Christmas, she wanted to do something similar. In 2010 and 2011, she dropped off cookies for the staff at the hospital on Christmas. “It came out of a hurt that I had … a need to not have people feel like we did,” Moore said. In 2012, she was working at an assisted-living facility, and some of the residents liked to knit toy bears to give to churches and send to children living in poverty. She asked these women whether they would be willing to knit 150 bears for the Moores to give out at Florida Hospital. In 2013, staff at the hospital invited Moore back to give out more bears, but they also wanted her to go into the NICU and talk to the parents there. “When I walked through the halls, I got goosebumps, and all I could think about was, ‘What am I going to say to these parents to encourage them?” Moore said. She remembers three par-
ents who seemed to be particularly touched by her words and actions. In 2014, Moore officially founded The Gift of Life as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. “Prematurity is not prejudiced,” Moore said. “Prematurity affects every socio-economic status. … Whatever your race is, it doesn’t matter, and it affects all ages. Prematurity affects everyone, which is why our range is so large.” In addition to providing care packages, hats, and bears to babies in the NICU and their parents, The Gift of Life seeks to provide emotional, financial and spiritual support for parents of premature babies. One way Moore does this is through a private Facebook group that parents can join to communicate with one another. Many parents say they are grateful for this opportunity because with babies who have weak immune systems, leaving the house is usually too big of a risk. But with the Facebook group, they can still socialize and get advice from other parents. Moore said studies have shown that a lot of parents have difficulty learning how to use all of the home equipment they will need to care for their
CHARITY GALA WHEN: 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 WHERE: Wyndham Orlando Resort, 8001 International Drive, Orlando TICKETS: $45 for adults, $25 for children, $100 for VIPs, $450 for groups of 10. Reservations due by Sept. 1. DETAILS: The gala is a black-tie affair that will include dinner, musical entertainment and auctions. Proceeds will benefit The Gift of Life. WEBSITE: astoryoffaith.com premature babies in the short amount of time they get in the hospital. It can be overwhelming to learn everything at once, and they would prefer to learn in stages. She wants to start pairing thorough but concise instructions with visual guides to make the learning process easier. “We want to be the ones to … be able to help them and say, ‘You’re not in it alone,’” Moore said. “It’s something that I’ve always been passionate about—helping others.” Contact Catherine Sinclair at csinclair@wotimes.com.
GOTHA — Dozens of residents arrived July 22 at Gotha Middle School for a third community meeting in as many months about the 29acre proposed Fire Creek at Gotha development. The meeting took place less than a week before an Orange County Board of County Commissioners transmittal hearing on the project, which includes 53 single-family homes and a small entry park. Developers seek a change in the zoning of the proposed area — between Eighth Street and Moore Road to the north and south and between Sutter and Seventh avenues to the east and west — from rural settlement 1:1 to rural settlement low density, which would enable development of two units per acre, up from the current one unit per acre. Among updates to the plans of Bob Holston and his development team were two traffic circles, drawing inspiration from Gotha’s neighbor to the south. “At the Moore Road intersection (with Park Ridge Gotha Road), we’re proposing a traffic roundabout roughly the size of the ones in downtown Windermere,” Holston said. “We’re also considering raised crosswalks for kids. The idea is to slow traffic but get traffic to move.” Holston said the roundabouts would be about three feet bigger than those in Windermere, with a larger middle median that could have a tree and a tiny monument for Gotha. He alluded to cut-through traffic from other areas of Orange County becoming too fast for Gotha Rural Settlement as the basis for the traffic circle idea. Regardless of traffic circles, locals at the meeting were not sure their roads had the capacity to support the increased traffic from the cars that would be using the roads of the area if this development were to pass. Renzo Nastasi, Orange County transportation planning manager, said there definitely would be capacity in both the small, immediate area and a broader radius of a few miles, with traffic counts in recent years showing 62 peak-hour trips in that area. Locals insisted the morning rush hour has been the peak hour, but Nastasi said data collected throughout the year has shown the afternoon holding the peak hour.
The second roundabout would be within about a fifth of a mile at Hempel Avenue and Sixth Street, Holston said. Some residents said that would be too close for two traffic circles and that moving one closer to Thornebrooke Elementary would be better. Others said both roundabouts would fail to address the traffic problems at the awkward three-way intersection of Moore and Park Ridge Gotha roads. As for the architectural themes of the plan, Holston said he wanted to respect the history of Gotha with an elegant European country garden look, heavy landscaping as one of few green-designated subdivisions in Orange County and equestrian-style fences, although horses likely would not be allowed on the property. Lots would be no smaller than 105 feet wide, he said. Residents expressed a dislike for the density of plan, which would be 1.83 homes per acre, although surrounding properties are denser, Holston said. One resident said citizens of Gotha would not want to be like Windermere with roundabouts and parks that were meant to distract people from what the resident called a “bad project of all bells and whistles.” Another said the density and roundabouts with a plan affecting about 1/40 of the land in Gotha would fundamentally alter it. Locals’ concerns with traffic in areas such as Dingens Avenue and Sixth Street led District 1 County Commissioner S. Scott Boyd to suggest a six-month process could lead to speed humps in the area, perhaps with some county funds contributing to the project. Holston said two years likely would pass before houses would be up for sale on the lot, all more customized and less cookie-cutter. The County Commission transmittal hearing will occur sometime after 2 p.m. July 28 at the Commission Chambers of the County Administrative Center at 201 S. Rosalind Avenue, Orlando. The Orange County Planning and Zoning Commission and the Local Planning Agency recommended denial of the project at their June 18 meeting. Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@ wotimes.com.
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TIMELINE 1998: Jay Conn is hired as recreation supervisor.
TO THE EDITOR + Ocoee: Beware of coyotes, bears
Dear Editor: The Ocoee City Commission has been aware for some time that bears and killer coyotes are roaming our city. This indeed was reportedly a topic discussed at commission meetings. Yet they did not see fit to protect the citizens by any kind of notice. As a result, a beloved pet cat was brutally killed recently on LaFayette Street. Its owner is deeply grieved. Had there been notice, there would have been extra effort to keep this beloved pet indoors full-time. But the owner was totally unaware of the coyote danger lurking on Ocoee streets. A bear was sighted cruising on Bluford recently, as was a coyote in Admiral Point — yet the city does nothing to warn its citizens. This is reprehensible. When faced with this same situation, the town of Windermere publicized the dangers in the paper and by posting signs. Ocoee does not see fit to do that. Different philosophies, I guess. These critters are being driven out of their natural habitat, the beautiful stand of trees behind the RaceTrac gas station. They are being sacrificed for a proposed huge development, starting with the quickest revenue producer, 300 apartments to join the largest gas station in West Orange County. Get used to seeing the butts of four-story apartment buildings as you travel Bluford and remember the beautiful homes to wildlife which were destroyed.
Take care: Your pet or your child could be next. Henry Morgan Ocoee
Dear Editor: At about 1:30 p.m. July 22, a truck in front of me at the intersection of Stoneybrook West Parkway and Winter Garden-Vineland Road dropped a 20-foot-by6-foot aluminum box-beam that jammed under my Ford Expedition, ripping up a tire, causing yet unknown damage to the car and totally screwed up traffic at that busy intersection. The truck never stopped. Winter Garden Police Department officers Sylvester Waters, Eric Clinger, Jason McSpadden and William Bartko were dispatched to the scene in response to our 911 call. I am writing this for one reason only, and that is to praise the four officers that not only had the intersection situation under control quickly, but immediately managed to pry the large beam out from under my car and then teamed up to get the wrecked front left tire replaced with the spare and get us temporarily underway. We were returning from a medical appointment in Tampa. Once again, I find another reason to be proud to be a resident of Winter Garden. Praise to Police Chief George Brennan, the four officers and the entire department. Paul F. Teryl Winter Garden
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16 STEPS TO JAIL 17100 block of West Colonial Drive. Drunken driving. Around 3:15 a.m., an officer stopped a car for running a red light from the Florida’s Turnpike off ramp by two seconds. The car weaved between lanes twice before stopping. The driver said she did not know the light had been red. She slurred speech as she said she had just one drink in downtown Orlando around midnight and was feeling 100%. On a 10 scale, she rated her drunkenness at zero. For the nine-step test, she took 16 steps and asked whether that was enough. She believed she had taken 11 steps.
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DARK WINDOW CAR TOW 1600 block of East Silver Star Road. Drug possession. At about 1:20 a.m., an officer stopped a car for a possible illegal tint. Upon approach, all three occupants opened their doors and stuck their hands out. They closed the doors on request. One passenger said the car was not theirs. The officer asked to search the car. The driver refused because he did not know what was in the car. The rear passenger said the law did not require him to exit the car, but officers dragged him out and arrested him on resistance charges, causing the other occupants
CALL STATS OCOEE POLICE
The Ocoee Police Department reported 465 calls for service from July 2 to 8: Arrests (adult): 14 Arrests (juvenile): 1 Assault/battery: 6 Burglary (residential and business): 4 Burglary (vehicle): 8 Child abuse: 4 Criminal mischief: 2 Drug violations: 2 Sexual battery: 1 Thefts: 16 Vehicle accidents: 22 Vehicle thefts: 1 Missing/endangered adult: 1 Missing/runaway juvenile: 0
WINDERMERE POLICE
The Windermere Police Department reported 98 calls for assistance from July 13 to 19.
WINTER GARDEN POLICE
The Winter Garden Police Department reported 548 calls for service from July 2 to 8: Arrests (adult): 25 Arrests (juvenile): 3 Assault/battery: 8 Burglary (residential and business): 6 Burglary (vehicle): 1 Criminal mischief: 3 Drug violations: 6 DUI: 1 Thefts: 9 Vehicle accidents: 18 Vehicle thefts: 2 Missing/runaway juvenile: 1 to exit. A K-9 search revealed less than a gram of marijuana in the front passenger seat and two cigar packs in the back.
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2005: Conn is promoted to recreation director after Larry Caskey retires. 2006: Kid’s Café is started at the Maxey Community Center.
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CONN / PAGE 1A programs and good staff.” Conn listed all the programs and accomplishments he’s proud of. “I’m really proud of the fact that we got a very large and active youth soccer league at Braddock Park after that was constructed,” he said. “I’m happy that we built a lot of partnerships with groups and were able to use those resources to provide programs to the community.” This includes an agreement with Crealde School of Art and the Orange County Extension Service to offer classes at the Jessie Brock Community Center. But there’s one in particular that stands out. “Probably what I’m most proud of here is the Kid’s Café through Second Harvest Food Bank at the Maxey Community Center,” Conn said. “We provide meals to kids in need and after-school enrichment services there.”
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JAMAICA / PAGE 1A games and created crafts with the center’s 136 children, many of whom are orphans. “Years ago, I was youth pastor at another church,” Netzorg said. “Another friend who was a youth pastor went to a remote deaf school in the mountains of Jamaica. He said, ‘You could go up there and give a lot of help.’ They catch their own water; they don’t have hot water; the buildings are in disrepair.” Netzorg said his first trip to Knockpatrick was in 2004, and he took children in a 2006 trip. The groups he has been with on such trips have learned basic sign language to teach the children, so they can communicate. This idea drew much interest from his congregation, which learned sign language while it raised thousands of dollars for a year to offset $1,009-per-person in airfare and fund supplies. “We were doing car washes, babysitting, huge yard sales, stuff like that to raise money,” Netzorg said. “We met twice a month to do fundraisers and learn sign language … and we prayed a lot that we could be safe and love people there. It’s not the safest place in the world.” A grueling three-hour bus ride up the mountain — Netzorg’s only negative of the trip
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as supervisor after Caskey expanded the recreational offerings and had the office moved to a location closer to Newton Park, Farnsworth Pool and Tanner Hall, where most of the activities took place. When Tanner was renovated in 1999 and rec access was limited, the Fire Station Recreation Center on South Boyd Street was opened, and activities and classes were moved to this location. Conn spent his first summer in this building, which once housed the city’s fire department, and remained there until 2010. Conn said he and Caskey were a good team for seven years, creating programs that appealed to citizens of all ages. When Caskey retired in 2005, he said he knew he was leaving his position in good hands. “Jay’s a good recreation person,” Caskey had said. “He’s just a real go-getter. He knows our system. He’s going to be real good for the department and the city.” In 2010, Conn assisted in the department’s move to the Jessie Brock Community Center, which took over the buildings that remained of the old Dillard Street Elementary School. He has overseen many summer programs in 17 years, all of which required a devoted staff. Conn said it has been — led to motion sickness and a Jamaica much different from postcards and vacations, Netzorg said. “In America, if you got a disability, there’s just so much for you here,” he said. “You can live basically a normal life. There, it’s not like that. They think you’re mentally retarded and throw you out, and the boys end up hard and the girls often end up in prostitution. They were pointing at me and giggling and said they’d never seen a white man before. That’s how remote it is over there.” The Emmaus group crammed supplies into luggage and left tools, almost all of their clothes and even LED bulbs with the center, Netzorg said. He said he saw redemption in providing CCCD manual labor, especially refurbishing the large water-catching system there, which British slaves originally had built before being freed and left to the island.
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Although the physical aid is important, Netzorg said building relationships was paramount. “Those kids, just showing them love and kindness — a lot of them have parents who won’t teach them, so we teach them sign language, and some of them look like 6-year-olds who haven’t learned before,
a delight to see some of the children who grew up participating in the rec programs return as staff members. “They’ve turned into great adults,” he said.
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As the city grew, Conn’s responsibilities grew, too, with the addition of several parks. The newest, Warrior Park, is south of the Roper YMCA and serves as a popular place for residents to walk their dogs. Picnic areas are set up, as well. Conn said the long-term plan is to develop this property as a trailhead for a southern trail system in Winter Garden. The Lulu Creek Trail, a spur off the West Orange Trail at Division Street, was added in 2013. Conn said there are plans to eventually connect it to Newton Park on Lake Apopka. He was involved in the early stages of Tucker Ranch park on the west side of the city, too. Winter Garden officials currently are looking for a replacement director. Conn has no plans to move closer to Maitland and will remain in Winter Garden with his wife, Teresa, and two sons. “I’ve really enjoyed my time here in Winter Garden,” Conn said. “I’ve been lucky enough to work with some wonderful staff who have done a lot to
and it’s just amazing,” he said. “When you give to people, you always get more in return. They have a lot of little kids and a lot of teens. We take our youth group, and they end up bonding with teens and kids there. It’s just magic.” Fulfilling the Emmaus mission to love the world, seeing different cultures love each other and building deeper relationships within the youth group from long, intimate times together were Netzorg’s favorite parts. The Emmaus group also attended deaf church services to see and partake in a different style of worship. “In our culture, everyone wants to talk about how things divide us, but this is about people coming together to change lives, and it’s all happy,” he said. “It changes people; it changes their perspectives. We teach our team to show them and their lives respect. They have chill lives, doing simple things like climbing trees.” The Emmaus team spent long portions of most days helping with construction and painting before playing sports and crafting, but one day was reserved for some fun. “We did have one free day when we went to YF Falls, a series of waterfalls, one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen,” Netzorg said. “We went to the waterfalls and swam all
2010: Recreation department moves its offices from the old, wooden yellow house near Lake Apopka to the Jessie Brock Community Center on Dillard Street and begins offering programs through Crealde School of Art and Orange County Extension Service. 2013: Lulu Creek Trail, a spur off the West Orange Trail at Division Street, is created. expand the recreation program for the citizens.” Sebrenia Brown was hired by the Winter Garden Rec Department at the same time as Conn, and she said she is sad to see him go. “When he told me he was leaving, all I could do was drop my head so he wouldn’t see the tears,” Brown said. “Jay was a jewel to work for, and in all the years we worked together, we never had a cross or mean word between us. Jay was the kind of person that just didn’t believe in being mean or harsh but was about being fair. “He would never expect you to do something that he wouldn’t do,” Brown said. “We both thought of this place as being our second home.” Although it will be tough for Conn to leave his co-workers and friends, he is grateful for the opportunities the city has afforded him and is deeply satisfied with all the special events that brought so many residents together through the years. “It’s been terrific to think that we had a little part to play in helping to make Winter Garden a better place to live and visit and play,” Conn said. Contact Amy Quesinberry Rhode at aqrhode@wotimes. com. day in a tropical paradise, so that was really cool.”
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By the end of the trip, the CCCD children performed a play to thank Emmaus that was so beautiful the group could not stop crying, Netzorg said. The trip went so smoothly from departure to arriving home that Emmaus staff already is planning to take the same trip in 2017, Netzorg said. “We had a debrief meeting, and everyone was on board,” he said. “It was so smooth, we’d pretty much do everything the same. But the group will be much larger. Everyone wants to go back, but kids are telling their friends to go and growing from there. That’s a good thing, because then we get more done over there.” Smiles turned to tears when the youth group had to leave, and more than any other reason, the youth group wants to see the CCCD children again to deepen the relationships they formed, Netzorg said. “A lot of the (youth group) had anxieties, some about the unknown, riding a plane, or being out of the U.S., riding the bus, safety,” he said. “Coming back, most of them thought, ‘Wow, this is the best thing to ever happen to me.’” Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@ wotimes.com.
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Mike Cavinder’s dog, Gunner, is already enjoying the resort. he had to find places to board his dog, which he said became difficult. “It’s challenging to find a quality place that you’re willing to take your dog,” he said. Three years ago, Cavinder decided to implement his idea for a specialty dog-boarding business. Looking for the perfect land and obtaining the proper permits took some time, but it led him to his new location on State Road 50 just east of State Road 429. During the process of putting together a team of employees, Cavinder said he has seen people apply that are just looking for a job. He hopes to find people who love to work with animals. “What’s going to set us apart is our people,” he said. “We want the best and brightest people that are truly passionate about it. You can’t teach passion.” And although many other boarding facilities offer plush couches and televisions for dogs to watch, Paws & Play will offer what dogs really want: playtime. “We’re just about the play, getting dogs to socialize,” Cavinder said. “We want them to be clean and tired when
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PAWS & PLAY ADDRESS: 11790 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee OPENING DATE: Sept. 7 you pick them up.” Cavinder will operate Paws & Play with his father — something he hopes will foster a sense of family. “We recognize our customers as loved members of the family,” he said. “At Paws & Play, we are going to care for them as such.” Contact Emilee Jackson at ejackson@wotimes.com.
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Sandi is a 5-year-old dog with lots of love to give. She enjoys running around and playing fetch for a little bit, but she’d prefer to spend her time being loved. She is mellow and loves attention. Sandi seems to get along with other dogs, as well. Adoption fees for dogs are $55, but for the month of July, the shelter is waiving all adoption fees for current and former military personnel. Orange County Animal Services is located at 2769 Conroy Road in Orlando, near the Mall at Millenia. The shelter is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, call (407) 836-3111 or visit ocnetpets.com. Critter Corner is a feature in the West Orange Times & Observer that showcases local animals available for adoption. If you run a shelter or animal rescue and wish to participate, contact Staff Writer Catherine Sinclair, csinclair@wotimes.com.
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FRIDAY, JULY 31 “Beetlejuice” Movie and Ghost Tour — 7 p.m. at Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. Movie tickets are $6 with reserved seating and are sold online at gardentheatre.org/summermovies or by calling the box office at 407-877-GRDN. Following the movie, American Ghost Adventures will host a ghost tour of the theater. Tickets are $25 at americanghostadventures.com. Paint Night at SOBO Art Center — 6:30 to 9 p.m. the last Friday of each month at SOBO Art Center, 127 S. Boyd St., Winter Garden. Gather friends for a fun night of painting together. Participants will be amazed at how easy it is to create a masterpiece. No experience needed. Feel free to bring snacks and beverages. All supplies provided. The next event will take place Friday, July 31, with Amy Morgan. Cost is $30 for members; $35 for non-members. (407) 3477996 or wgart.org.
MONDAY, AUG. 3 Stress Buster Coloring Hour for Adults — 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Turn off your phone, unplug your computer and join in an hour of adult coloring. Not only is coloring calming and good for your health, but it’s fun! Supplies provided, or you can bring your own. Ages 18 and up. For information, call (407) 835-7323.
WED., AUG. 5 Artist Open Studio — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays at the SoBo Art Center, 127 S. Boyd St., Winter Garden. Bring your own art supplies and work with fellow artists. Free for members free; $10 for guests. (407) 347-7996.
Lefou (Landin Larkin) was Gaston’s (Andre Torres) bumbling sidekick.
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Belle (Gabby Torres) and the Beast (Matthew Schiavoni) danced as Mrs. Potts sang about their blooming romance.
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Friday night’s cast took a bow together before taking photos with their friends and families.
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MONDAY, AUG. 10 Minion Mania at The Art Room — Kids camp runs Aug. 10 to 14 at The Art Room, 709 Main St., Windermere. Morning session will take place from 10 a.m. to noon; afternoon session will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. Cost is $160. Bring lunch and spend the whole day. For reservations, call (407) 909-1869.
TUESDAY, AUG. 11 Tertulia Cuatro Gatos (Spanish Book Club) — 6:30 p.m. at the Windermere Library, 530 Main St. Join this Spanishlanguage book club to discuss literature, art, music and more related to Latin America. All are welcome. For more information, call (407) 835-7323.
Lumiere (Aiden Bjortvedt) danced on the table during “Be Our Guest.”
CALL FOR ARTISTS Champions For the Arts: Downtown Clermont Art Festival — All local and national fine artists are invited to submit applications for the upcoming Champions For the Arts: Downtown Clermont Art Festival . The festival wil take place Nov. 7 and 8 in downtown Clermont. The first of two deadlines is July 31. Artists should apply with digital samples via zapplication. org. For more information, visit ClermontDowntownPartnership. com.
Belle (Gabby Torres) admitted her love for the Beast (Matthew Schiavoni) and he turned back into a prince. The prince was transformed into the Beast (Matthew Schiavoni) because of his cruelty.
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out of sitting down with a brush and creating strokes,” Scott Wisely said. Paintings vary from animals, to landscapes, to bottles of wine and more. There are many new paintings every month at Pinot’s Palette, but some of the most popular designs repeat on a monthly basis. But Pinot’s Palette offers something unique that isn’t seen at all public art studios: an in-house bar stocked with a unique selection of wines not commonly seen in Central Florida. “Typically, it’s the girls’ night out,” Scott Wisely said. “They want to get away from the kids and the house and all that stuff. So I really wanted to find the wines that would appeal to a large audience.” Craft beers, hard ciders and soft drinks are also available. Pinot’s Palette is well-lit so everyone can see their paintings as they work. Instructors have microphones, and there is a high-quality sound system, so all of the painters can hear them clearly. And there are storage cubbies for purses, so that no paint is spilled on anything valuable. After the class, painters have the option of purchas-
ing a custom frame. “I can frame a painting in 6.8 seconds flat — no kidding,” Scott Wisely said. “You come in, and you started with a blank canvas, and you walk out with a framed piece. And you go home, and you can put it right on the wall.” Typical classes are intended for ages 16 and up, but family days are also frequent at Pinot’s Palette, so younger artists can create a masterpiece intended for their age level. Private events are also available, such as birthday parties and bachelorette parties. Soozie Wisely has a background in art and went to art school for a while. “I’ve always loved to paint and draw since I was a little girl,” she said. “It’s in your blood — because my dad did it, too.” She often encourages Scott to relax by making small paintings, even though he is not as experienced. Scott said Soozie brings out the artist in him. Last fall, Soozie and Scott Wisely got the idea to open a paint-and-sip studio in MetroWest. They had considered opening their own independent business, but owning a Pinot’s Palette franchise turned out to be a better option. “We came across Pinot’s Palette and met the most fantastic people ever,” Scott Wisely said. “The owners and the staff are just really topnotch.” The Wiselys signed their lease in February and started construction in June. July 10 was the official grand opening. “I get a little choked up when I think about it, because it’s like all the stress and all of the excitement and everything you go through, and now … this is our studio. It’s here,” Scott Wisely said. The Wiselys volunteer as cat caretakers at the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, so the grand opening was a class from which all proceeds were donated to the Pet Alliance. Soon after, they started noticing a stray black cat outside behind the studio. They couldn’t resist offering him a treat here and there, and they gave him a name: Pinot. “We always say the cats just find us,” Soozie Wisely said. To view a calendar of upcoming classes at Pinot’s Palette in MetroWest, visit pinotspalette.com/orlandowest/classes. Contact Catherine Sinclair at csinclair@wotimes.com.
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At the Winter Garden Art Association’s summer camp, children explored art using different media. They learned to work with paint, mixed media collage, pastels, pencils, crayons, markers and even found objects. Different artists instructed the children each day. After learning about different art concepts, the campers had the opportunity to try them out within their own work, in an art center filled with sunshine and music.
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The West Orange Chamber of Commerce will host its Chamber 411: “Building Better Business Relationships with the WOCC” from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at the Winter Garden City Commission Chambers, 300 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. Gain insight from other professionals on developing meaningful, long-lasting business relationships and hear from the chamber team on how it can help. During this Chamber 411, members will share their tips and tricks for giving and receiving leads, and then the chamber will highlight resources available to help members optimize those leads by converting them into valuable business relationships. Series sponsor is Lek Technology Consultants, session sponsor is Aflac: Denise Fisher, and venue sponsor is the city of Winter Garden.
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The West Orange Duplicate Bridge Club, directed by Lois Dennis, recently honored Charlie Baldwin on his 97th birthday. Blood is needed by patients facing planned and unplanned medical procedures, trauma victims, cancer patients and premature babies. Donations will help an ill or injured patient within a few days. The turn-around is that fast; the need is constant. To make an appointment, visit bit.ly/1KvtKhL. You will see the blood drive appointment schedule. Select a time that you wish to donate. Once you choose a time, you will be directed to the website to log in. Enter your username and password. If you have forgotten either your username or password, click on the links located below the submit button. If you have any questions call 1-888-936-6283. For more information about OneBlood, visit OneBlood.org. For more information about the Health Central drive, contact Brenda Labattaglia at Brenda. Labattaglia@healthcentral.org.
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+ American Legion Post 63 The American Legion Post 63 in Winter Garden holds Bingo Night at 6:30 p.m. every Monday.
The post building, located at 271 W. Plant St, Winter Garden, is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays, and veterans are invited to drop by for coffee and conversation. A lunch menu is available. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. The legion is looking for historical articles, pictures or memorabilia about Post 63. Anyone with items to donate or loan can call (407) 656-6361. The post has dry chemical fire extinguishers and 3- by 5-foot American Flags for $15. Proceeds benefit local and national charities. Email americanlegion63@ cflrr.com or call for more information.
+ Matthew’s Hope Ministries Jerry Pegram, owner of Tri & Run of Winter Garden, presented Matthew’s Hope founder Scott Billue with some much-needed funds. This year’s Four on the Fourth Race through Oakland raised more than $1,000 for the homeless ministry and 50 Bags of Blessings filled with items needed for those served through the ministry.
WEST ORANGE DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB Results for July 23 N-S: 1. J. and R. Jett 2. B. Ballenger – C. Baldwin 3. S. Kmiec – S. Horovitz 4. E. Quinn – J. Thompson 5. M. and J. Chilton; E-W: 1. H. Parker – M. Lesnik 2. Y. Peabody – A. Boney 3. V. Oberaitis – J. Muzeni 4. L. Meador – J. Winegard 5. B. and R. Blair.
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PUNTA CANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. The Hubbard, Friedman and DeLoach families caught up on all their West Orange news while enjoying the beach at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Punta Cana. Front row, from left: Ansley Hubbard, Austin Hubbard, Elena Friedman and Brett Friedman. Back row, from left: Matt Hubbard, Dawn DeLoach, Nicole Hubbard, Tommy DeLoach, Michelle Friedman and Matt Friedman. When you pack your suitcase for a trip this summer, be sure to put in a copy of the West Orange Times & Observer. We still are accepting entries into our ongoing Travelin’ Times contest. Entering is easy! Once you find an interesting background, feature your weekly newspaper in a high-quality photo and email it to Community Editor Amy Quesinberry Rhode at aqrhode@wotimes. com. You can also mail or drop off the photo: West Orange Times & Observer, 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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Charlie True, of Windermere, Florida, passed on July 22, 2015, from pancreatic cancer. He was 78 years old. Charlie is survived by his wife of 27 years, Trish True; their son, Conner True; his eldest two sons, Travis (Rebecca) True and Cory True; stepchildren, Sheaffer Palermo and Walker Fletcher; his sister, Nancy Lee Kennedy; and six grandchildren. Charlie was born Dec. 20, 1936, in Lake Wales, Florida, to Henry and Emma Lee True. He graduated with a civil engineering degree from Vanderbilt University and was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order fraternity. A lifelong Professional Engineer, Charlie contributed to the design and development of many of Central Florida’s leading communities and landmarks. His leadership contributed to Isleworth, Lake Nona, Keene’s Pointe, Tuscawilla, Stoneybrook, Interstate 4, West Orange Trail, Winter Park Village, Grande Lakes Resort and the Mall at Millennia among countless others. Prior to his retirement in 2010, he spent 24 years as Sr. Vice President of Donald W. McIntosh Associates based in Winter Park. Charlie was an avid volunteer with the town of Windermere, leading their architectural and engineering review boards for more than 30 years, including time as chairman of the town’s Development Review Board. He was a member of several Orange County advisory boards over the years, including the Road Construction, Development and Responsible Development boards. He proudly served on the board of directors of Health Central Hospital for over 10 years. Golfing, traveling and fishing were just a few of his greatest passions. Charlie was a
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The peaceful atmosphere of Gotha was disrupted in a brutal fashion. Two stocking-masked suspects entered the Gotha Post Office at 3:40 p.m. July 21, 1975,
and forced Loraine Smith officer-in-charge, to open two office safes. Then they killed her with a single shot to the head. Orange County Sheriff Mel Colman visited the scene, describing the crime as “a senseless and cold-blooded execution.”
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The West Orange Country Club tennis team took honors in the Women’s Amateur Invitational Tennis League C-1 division.
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Lillian Raynor Meyer, age 101, of Orlando, Florida, and Stamford, Connecticut, was called home by the Lord on July 19, 2015. She was the daughter of George Garratt and Lillian Brown. She was born in Haverford, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Tredyffrin-Gasttown High School in 1932, and then attended the Manhattan Dental School, receiving a diploma as a dental nurse in 1935. She moved to Stamford, Connecticut, where she met and married Malcolm Miller Meyer. Lillian and “Mac” continued to reside in Stamford until 1976, when they moved to the island of Bermuda for 12 wonderful years in retirement. The couple then moved to Orlando to be nearer to their children. Lillian was an avid gardener, bridge player and church volunteer. She served on the board of the Women’s Club and YMCA, both of Stamford, and had been a member of the West Orange Women’s bridge group as well as the Sandpointe Bridge Club for many years. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Malcolm; and her sister, Florence Garratt; and brother, George Garratt, both of Salisbury, Maryland. She leaves two sons, M. Garry Meyer and his wife, Kathleen, of Stuart, Florida, and Richard Meyer and wife, Nancy, of Orlando, Florida; and a granddaughter, Melody Ann Meyer, of Orlando. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at noon Aug. 16, at the Presbyterian Church of the Lakes, 4700 Lincoln Ave., Orlando, Florida. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the church’s pastor discretionary fund or Cornerstone Hospice of Winter Park.
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STATE CHAMPS! GONE TO GEORGIA by Steven Ryzewski | Sports Editor
MEET THE GIRLS The Windermere Little League Softball All-Star team defeated Keystone Little League 5-1 in the state championship game on July 26.
The Windermere Little League Softball All-Star team won the state title on July 26, advancing to this week’s Southeast Regional Tournament in Georgia. ROCKLEDGE — “Guys, we’re the best team in the state!” So exclaimed Catie Harris as she and her teammates on the Windermere Little League Softball 12-Year-Old All-Star team triumphantly walked off the diamond the afternoon of July 26 in Rockledge. She was right: An athletic catch by shortstop Olivia Lovins ended the 2015 Florida State Championship Game, giving the girls from Windermere a 5-1 victory over Keystone Little League. The win made the girls state champions, advancing the team to the Little League Softball Southeast Regional Tournament beginning on July 30 in Warner Robins, Georgia. After Windermere dominated its competition in the District 14 and Section 5 tournaments in the past few weeks, Sunday’s win was its most decisive of the state tournament. In two pool-play contests, Windermere held on for thrilling 3-2 wins over Cape Coral and Palmetto. It was quite the change for head coach Neal Harris Jr.’s team to win by just six runs
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Players tackled one another in celebration after winning the state title. combined in all three games, but something for which he and his other coaches — Ken Janata and Greg Scalzo — had tried hard to prepare the girls. “We practice hard for every tournament, like (our opponents) are going to be the best teams in the state,” Harris said. “So that’s how we came into it. These other teams we played were excellent; they were really good teams. … It’s a testament to our girls for battling on those close games.” Pitching in all three games
and allowing a combined five runs for Windermere was Holly Heath — nicknamed “Hollywood” by teammates and supporters. Heath, who recorded a no-hitter and a shutout during the Section 5 Tournament at Oviedo Little League last weekend, perhaps felt the raised level of play more profoundly than any of her teammates, rose to the occasion in all three games. Most notably in the open-
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Chicago-bound teammate departs as state champion The hugs between teammates continued after the girls had been presented with their state championship banner and took the customary lap around the field with it, but they were of a more bittersweet nature. One teammate, Lily Anderson, will not be joining the team in Georgia. Anderson’s father, Joel, took a job in the Windy City earlier this summer, and he and Lily’s mom, Jill, made
The 2015 Windermere Little League Softball All-Star team (ages 12 and younger) is as follows: 00: Lexi Scalzo 4: Cayla Wilder 8: Olivia Lovins 10: Holly Heath 12: Sutton Janata 17: Lily Anderson 20: Arianna Bosch 27: Natalia Velez 36: Avery Trovillion 37: Catie Harris 48: Chrissy Fleming 77: Victoria Grieder 99: Jada Novoa Coaches: Manager Neal Harris Jr., Ken Janata, Greg Scalzo
the move north on July 4. Since then, Lily has been staying with teammates’ families and her grandparents locally throughout the team’s tournament, but Jill confirmed on July 26 that it is time for Lily to rejoin her family, and she will now go to live with her parents in their new home — departing on top. “It’s a great way for her to leave, as a state champ,” Jill Anderson said.
The 2015 Little League Softball Southeast Regional Tournament will take place July 29 to Aug. 3 in Warner Robins, Georgia.
THE FIELD Florida: Windermere Little League Georgia: Warner Robins Little League North Carolina: Rowan Little League (Salisbury) South Carolina: Irmo Little League Tennessee: Daniel Boone Little League (Gray) Virginia: Atlee Little League (Mechanicsville) West Virginia: Mountainer/Clendenin/ Madison Little Leagues (Charleston)
LIFTING by Steven Ryzewski | Sports Editor
Strength, conditioning programs take center stage during summer Local football teams hope dedication during July workouts manifests itself in wins on Friday nights in late August and September. WEST ORANGE — The Windermere Prep players circle around, and the anticipation is palpable. The focus of the day is front squats — a delight or a torture, depending on whom you ask. After starting the routine in groups and knocking out some repetitions to warm up, the athletes are ready to push themselves with near-maximum loads; one repetition sets — maybe two or three. Energy flows through the room, as does testosterone. The bar is loaded, and the young athlete has rested it upon his deltoids, below his chin. Displaying good form, his elbows are high — parallel to the floor — with his hands helping to secure the bar. He squats to an appropriate depth and ascends back to the starting point — that’s one. He descends for another and completes it, though not as easily as the first. His heart rate is climbing, and technically, he doesn’t need to complete another repetition. But try telling that to his teammates surrounding him. They believe he has one more in him, recognizing this is the kind of moment — a moment when no crowd is watching and the band’s not playing — where football games are won or lost. He squats down, reaching the bottom of the lift and starts to head back up, but suddenly the weight feels overwhelming. He battles, knowing his strength coach is right behind him, in position to help him out of the lift if he needs. He feeds off of his teammates as they yell louder still and, with one big burst, he pushes through and finishes the third repetition. The celebration is intense, but short — he’s a hero for a moment, but then it’s the next guy’s turn. Far from the glory of Friday nights under the lights, summer is a time where strength-and-conditioning coaches take center stage for high-school football programs, and the gains that matter most aren’t measured in yards but rather in pounds and repetitions. And it’s a shared philosophy throughout the coverage area. “It’s part of the process; it’s part of the process that you’ve got to have to be successful on Friday nights,” Ocoee head coach Ben Bullock said of his program’s summer regimen. “It’s a stepping stone from what we
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Former NFL player Mike Lockley helps the Olympia program.
did in the spring and how we finished the spring to where we want to be in the fall. … We’ve got to be in great shape and able to outlast teams who maybe have superior talent on paper.” At Ocoee, Bullock and his coaching staff share duties in organizing and executing the Knights’ offseason program, with offensive coordinator Jason Boltus taking the lead. Boltus is also currently a quarterback for the Tampa Bay Storm in the Arena Football League, and his status as a professional player certainly carries credibility with the high-school players.
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“He’s been there; he’s done it,” Bullock said. In fact, former players getting involved in the weight room isn’t a unique phenomena. For the Olympia Titans, another team with a new coaching staff on campus, Mike Lockley — an alumnus who has played professionally for the Jacksonville Jaguars and in the Canadian Football League — has returned to help his alma mater rebound after a rough go in 2014. “After football, I transitioned into personal training,” said Lockley, who started a personal training company called Total Body Sports. “When coach Hayes took over, he reached out to me and said he wanted some-
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Windermere will play Warner Robins at 5 p.m. July 30. If Windermere wins, it will play at 2 p.m. July 31; if it loses, it will play at 5 p.m. July 5. The championship game is scheduled for 10 a.m. Aug. 3.
Lily Anderson will join her family in Chicago, where her father Joel recently accepted a new job opportunity.
For scores and updates, visit llbws. org/llbbws/llsbws/ southeast.htm and Windermere Little League’s Facebook group.
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Ocoee High’s Dorian Jones is focused while performing a dead lift.
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TOURNAMENT RUN BRINGS BACK MEMORIES Seeing his daughter and her teammates carry the state championship banner around the field at Rockledge Little League must have been a little nostalgic for head coach Neal Harris Jr. Harris was part of a team from Altamonte Springs Little League that, in 1984, won the Senior Little League World Series for boys 16 and under. Although the girls have a tournament between them and the 2015 Little League Softball World Series, Harris made sure to impart some wisdom from experience on the team as they continue along their journey. “It’s unbelievable — I actually brought out my World Series ring to explain to them that it’s the most unbelievable feeling in the
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Coach Neal Harris Jr. high-fives his daughter, Catie Harris, during the state championship game on July 26. world,” Harris said. “(I told them), ‘You’ll remember this for the rest of your life.’ “It’s pretty cool to be able
to coach my daughter and think back about all the stuff I did as a player,” he said.
They’re No. 1: The Windermere Little League softball team is proud of its championship banner.
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Lily Anderson slid safetly into home on this play
SOFTBALL / PAGE 1B ing game on July 25 against Cape Coral, Heath managed to pitch her way out of several jams that — had they gone Cape Coral’s way — could have ended Windermere’s state-title hopes after just one game. “She’s just got nerves of steel,” Harris said of his ace
pitcher. “We had, yesterday, bases loaded twice with no outs, and she just stuck in there. That’s her pitching, and that’s also the defense behind her. She knows that she can throw strikes and that she has a defense behind her that’s going to support her.” Heath benefited from the team’s biggest scoring output
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of the tournament from her teammates when she needed it most on Sunday, with Windermere making the most of walks and some timely hits to take a lead in the second inning that it would not surrender. Jada Novoa drove in the first run of the game on a bloop infield single, and Chrissy Fleming drew a walk with bases loaded to put Windermere up 2-0. Novoa drove in another run, as did Cayla Wilder and Lexi Scalzo. “They had good at-bats because they’re smart softball players,” Harris said. The field in Georgia will include teams from the Peach State, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. The midweek, short-notice travel arrangements are just part of the deal for the local families, with Harris joking afterward that he hopes he still has a job when the tournament run concludes. “It’s unbelievable the sacrifices these parents have to make to get these girls traveling,” Harris said. “Rain delays, hotels — it’s a big sacrifice.” Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@wotimes.com.
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If you are interested in doing a triathlon for the first time, you should consider training with a heart-rate monitor. Training with a heartrate monitor will help you to understand if you are working hard enough and also can help you to not push too hard based on that day’s workout goals. There are many new devices out there, such as the FitBit HR, which can take your heart rate from your wrist. I find the most accurate device is the good ol’ chest strap and wrist watch monitor. Your heart-rate monitor can CORY help to deWARREN termine your aerobic and anaerobic heart-rate zones. Heart-rate calculations are simple. To get your max heart rate, you want to use the following equation (220 minus your age). Max heart rate and all heart rates are just estimates, though. If you want a truly accurate measurement, visit a fitness lab for an evaluation. After you have your approximate max heart rate, take 65% of that as your aerobic zone. For instance, in a 35-yearold male with a max heart rate of 185, a heart rate of 120 or below is going to be considered aerobic exercise. Anything above 120 will be considered anaerobic. What’s the difference between the two? Let me elaborate. Think of aerobic exercise as fat-burning. With aerobic exercise your body is relying on fat storage for energy. This is where you want to spend most of your time as a triathlete to build a solid base of aerobic capacity. As your aerobic capacity increases, so will your speed. You will be able to race faster with less effort by building a strong base. Monitoring your heart rate will be a great start. Anaerobic exercise is the exercise that has you working hard, breathing hard and unable to have a conversation. There are sub-levels of anaerobic like lactate threshold and VO2 max, but we are just going to stick to anaerobic for this column. You want to spend only a few workouts a week on this coupled with some good rest, or you will be dealing with major fatigue. If you are not ready for this type of training, build more of an aerobic base. The proper mix of both of these types of training will be a recipe for success for your first triathlon. Before beginning any training plan, it is best to consult a licensed and certified triathlon coach. Cory Warren is a husband, father of three, vegan triathlete and ironman. His blog, Real IronDAD, is a lifestyle blog about food, family and fun that helps passionate people, mostly parents, who have over-scheduled, busy lives maintain a healthy balance of plant-based nutrition, fitness and overall wellness. Visit him online at www. realirondad.com and follow him as “realirondad” on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube or Instagram.
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ANDREW WILKINS After concluding the spring season for the Olympia Titans football team with an interception in the spring game against Wekiva, rising junior defensive back Andrew Wilkins has been a leader all summer as he and his teammates progress through a strength training and conditioning regimen. How important do you think the summer is — both for the team and for you as an individual? It’s very important. It helps the team with chemistry, getting us all together. Basically, it prepares us for the season because during the season we have to prepare for specific games.
— but on defense, you decide if you’re going to get the tackle and make the play.
Coach Kyle Hayes says you are always on time and present every day you need to be. Is that punctuality specific to football for you, or is that how you approach everything? I’d say both— but mostly football. I love football; that’s like my whole life.
Looking at the upcoming schedule, do you think the team can surprise some people this fall? We’re going to surprise people. We’re going to have a winning record.
Is it true that, sometimes, rather than miss practice or a lifting session, you’ll ride your bike from Orlo Vista to the school? I ride the bike if I have to, if I don’t have a ride. I’m not going to miss practice because I don’t have a ride. What’s your favorite part of the summer training, and what’s your least favorite? My least favorite is punishment or when we have to do extra because we’re not doing what we’re supposed to be doing. My favorite part is when we have competitions and compete against each other. What’s your favorite lift, and what is a lift you’d like to improve? My favorite lift is probably the bench press. I have to improve on clean-and-jerk; learning the technique. How long have you been playing the defensive backfield, and what do you enjoy about it? I’ve been playing (defensive back) since freshman year. I would play offense, but on defense it’s like you go get after it more. Offense, every play, you don’t decide if you get the ball
You guys obviously have a new coaching staff on campus. How’s the summer going from a chemistry standpoint? Everyone gets along. We like the coaching staff.
Is there one game in particular you have circled on the schedule? Dr. Phillips. I know a lot of guys on the team. I want to beat them because they’re our rivals. What’s your favorite thing about school? I like learning about science. What do you like to do with your free time? I like to go out with the football team. Sometimes, we’ll go to each other’s house. Sometimes, someone will suggest working out. We’ll go out to eat — just getting to know each other. Do you have a favorite video game to play? I like playing NBA 2K and Madden. What’s your dream car? An all-white Maserati — with white rims and white tires. Do you participate in any other sports? Freshman year, I ran track. That got my speed better. I’ll go to a court and play basketball, but not for a team. When and where did your football career begin? Third grade; I played in the city league. — Steven Ryzewski
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Area players part of victorious travel team is the (WWBA World Championship in) Jupiter in October.” Although the championship game was a sound victory for the Scorpions, the semifinal was perhaps the toughest test of the tournament. The Prime team defeated CBA Marucci — a team that had previously been undefeated this summer in Perfect Game competition, winning 17 in a row — by a score of 8-7 in extra innings. Helping to lead the way was Baum, a rising senior for the Warriors who scored a win and a save during the tournament and whose fastball reached 95 mph during competition. “He just went out there like a veteran; he went out there like he’s done it before,” Marlo said. Baum’s performance led him to be named as a Perfect Game All-American. The Perfect Game All-American Game takes place Aug. 16 at PetCo Park in San Diego and
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Max Cutts and the other Dr. Phillips pitchers are preparing to face the best hitters in Florida.
D.P. Majors team preps for state tournament DR. PHILLIPS — The last team left in West Orange County Little League baseball, Dr. Phillips Little League’s Majors squad, will represent Little League District 14 and Section 5 at the eight-team state tournament. The winner will emerge as the Florida Majors Champion and advance to the Southeast Regional for a shot to make the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. After Dr. Phillips swept six games against teams from Windermere, Winter Garden, Ocoee and South Lake County
will be broadcast live on MLB Network. Coello, also a rising senior, played well for the Scorpions and committed to play his college baseball for Winthrop just two days after the tournament’s conclusion. Cheek was the team’s leadoff hitter throughout the competition and played in every game, making an impressive catch during the semifinal contest that may have saved the game. Moore, a reliever, got the team out of a bases-loaded jam in that same game, also. For Marlo, coaching a pair of players who, as Panthers, are rivals of his Warriors during the spring, is a unique and rewarding experience. “It’s fun to get to know some of these guys that you coach against,” Marlo said. “You get to find out that they’re really good kids.” Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@wotimes.com.
in the District 14 Tournament, it went undefeated in a fourteam round robin July 18 to 20 in St. Cloud, beating Apopka and then dominating Union Park and St. Cloud to earn the Section 5 Championship. “It’s a lot of work, a lot of practice, a lot of repetition,” manager Dennis Pope said. “We were practicing since June 15. Once we were able to start practicing … we were out … for three or four hours (per practice). This is the fruits of all the effort that was put in.” Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@ wotimes.com.
Dr. Phillips will play in Pool B — another fourteam round robin — at the state tournament in Tallahassee, with Section 4 Champion Lakewood Ranch (Bradenton, District 26), Section 6 Champion Sarasota American (District 16) and Section 8 Champion Coral Springs American (District 10). GAME 1: Coral Springs American, 5 p.m. July 31 GAME 2: Aug. 1, Lakewood Ranch or Sarasota American, 9:30 a.m. with win vs. Coral Springs American, noon with loss GAME 3: Aug. 1, other of Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota American, 2:30 p.m. with loss vs. Coral Springs American, 5 p.m. with win Winning Pool B would lead to the Florida Majors Championship Game against the Pool A winner, 10 a.m. Aug. 2. Pool A comprises host and Section 1 Champion Northwest Leon (Tallahassee, District 20), Section 2 Champion Viera/Suntree (Melbourne, District 2), Palm Coast (District 19) and Keystone (Tampa, District 6).
MEET THE TEAM On the Dr. Phillips roster are Max Cutts, Chase Dunlap, Max Fishman, Michael Furry, Cole Hallman, Grant Houde, Nick Ierubino, Travis Jordan, Titan Kamaka, Kaden Lucas, Noah Sullivan, Mason Wilson and Nicholas Walzak. Pope, Bill Kamaka and John Houde are coaches.
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The Orlando Scorpions Prime team, which has players from West Orange and Dr. Phillips high schools, won the 2015 17U Perfect Game World Series in Arizona.
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Playoffs out of reach as Squeeze enters final weekend of season Losers of seven games in a row, Winter Garden is hoping to end the season on a high note with a few wins. WINTER GARDEN — With the season nearing its end and the playoffs quickly becoming a mathematic impossibility, the Winter Garden Squeeze (5-27) has experienced a mixture of highs and lows through the summer. As of July 27, Winter Garden had dropped its last seven games after a relatively positive stretch coming out of the All-Star Break. But head coach Eddie Taubensee said although his ballclub struggled throughout the summer, his players will go back to their respective collegiate programs better for having been a part of the team this season. “I don’t know if the players realize it; they are going to go back to college with a different attitude,” Taubensee said. “Going through something — going through trials and to be able to get through it — they’re going to realize that, in
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Team Sanford River Rats Altamonte Springs Boom Leesburg Lightning DeLand Suns Winter Park Diamond Dawgs Winter Garden Squeeze a way, it’s a good season.” Taubensee would know: He’s a former major league catcher who played on teams that struggled. Those experiences, he said, helped him coach the Squeeze and keep morale up this the summer. “You just keep grinding and find a way to make yourself better,” Taubensee said. The Squeeze will play this week against two of the league’s best on the road — July 30 at Altamonte Springs (21-12) and July 31 at Sanford (23-11). On Aug. 1 the Squeeze is slated for a doubleheader at home, again taking on the first-place River Rats. The final game of the 2015 season for Winter Garden is tentatively scheduled for Aug. 2, a home game against Win-
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Four area baseball players became national champions July 21 when the Orlando Scorpions Prime team won the 2015 17U Perfect Game World Series in Arizona. West Orange’s Tyler Baum and Matt Coello and Dr. Phillips’ Chase Cheek and Chris Moore were part of the team that defeated GMG Marucci 5-0 in the final. One of several teams that compete for the Scorpions — a large, well-regarded travel baseball organization based out of Central Florida that is owned and operated by Matt Gerber — the Prime team is coach by West Orange High’s Jesse Marlo and The First Academy’s Gary Kennedy. The accomplishment is bolstered by Marlo’s opinion that the event is one of the top tournaments in the country. “I would say it’s the top one or the second-best one,” Marlo said. “The only one you could say that is harder to win
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body to come back in and help out with the weight room. I live here. Some of these guys look up to me, so I thought the best thing would be to show them how to work hard and tell them how to work hard.” As players either currently playing professionally or recently removed, strength coaches such as Lockley and Boltus can guide the varsity players in programs centered around not only making strength gains but also making them in ways that apply most logically on the gridiron. “We’re going to be explosive,” Lockley said. “We want the guys to be big, but they’ve got to be fast and agile, as well.” Locally, the potential created by an effective strength-training program is best seen in Windermere Prep’s success. The Lakers’ athletic department invested heavily in athletic training in the past three years, hiring Kyle Gilbert as the director of sports performance in 2012 and opening a state-of-the-art weight room — which Gilbert helped to design — around Christmas of that year. In a matter of a few short seasons, Windermere Prep’s football program has emerged as the premier team in the Sunshine State Athletic Conference, going a perfect 10-0 in 2015 en route to a championship, and head coach Jacob Doss gives much of the credit to the improved athleticism of his players. Gilbert said his goal in lead-
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Ocoee Knights players made sure to exhibit good form while performing deadlifts at a recent strength-training session. ing the athletes at Windermere Prep — across all of the sports the Lakers field a team in — is to prepare them to be college athletes. “I’ve gotten to bring a collegiate background to what we’re doing … I try to run it as if we were a college program,” said Gilbert, who studied at the University of Central Florida prior to working for the Knights as an assistant strength and conditioning coach for two years. “I’m
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preparing these kids for collegiate athletics — hopefully Division I.” Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@wotimes.com.
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It’s about that time. Football season is upon us. Per FHSAA mandate, Monday is the first day varsity football teams begin fall camp as they prepare for the 2015 season. That means that, come Monday morning, practice fields at West Orange, Dr. Phillips, Ocoee, Olympia, CFCA, Foundation Academy, Legacy High and Windermere Prep will be abuzz with activity. For the Knights, Titans and CFCA Eagles, in particular, it is an exciting time as new head coaches who took over following the 2014 season
will begin their first fall camp at the helm. “I’m really excited,” Olympia coach Kyle Hayes said. “I talk to my guys all the time about the upcoming season, and I especially talk to my seniors about how every day that passes is a day they will never see again as a senior in high school. So they know that their time is limited.” The first five days of practice are non-contact days statewide. The first day contact is allowed at practice will be Saturday, Aug. 8, per the FHSAA. Although hitting will not
begin until then, the first days of practice can be important as programs work on installation of plays, conditioning and other skills to be honed. “It’s all about intensity and learning, as well,” Hayes said of his approach to the first few days of practice. “We need to fine-tune some of the technique.” Preseason contests for the 2015 season will take place between Aug. 19 and Aug. 22, with the first Friday of the regular season set for Aug. 28. Aug. 3 also is the first day of practice for varsity volleyball programs in Florida.
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SNAPSHOT Total Sales: 42 High Sale Price: $1.3 million Low Sale Price: $48,500 REO/Bank Owned: Six Auction/REO: One Short Sales: One
LAKEVIEW VILLAGE
The home at 707 Lakeview Drive, Ocoee, sold July 7, for $139,500. Built in 1987, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,310 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $106.49.
three-and-one-half baths and 4,214 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $111.53.
LAKEWOOD HILLS
The home at 822 Starke Lake Circle, Ocoee, sold July 7, for $99,000. Built in 1961, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 975 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $101.54.
PEMBROKE
The home at 478 Little Aspen Court, Ocoee, sold July 9, for $95,000. Built in 1981, it has three bedrooms, one bath and 1,225 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $77.55.
The home at 2639 Gilsom Court, Orlando, sold July 9, for $210,000. Built in 1989, it has three bedrooms, twoand-one-half baths and 2,100 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $100. The home at 2928 Barrymore Court, Orlando, sold July 8, for $209,900. Built in 1989, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,445 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $145.26.
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The Reserve at Lake Butler Sound home at 11031 Ullswater Lane, Windermere, sold July 6, for $1.3 million. It features five bedrooms, five-and-one-half baths, a pool, a guest apartment and 5,618 square feet of living area.
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The home at 7609 Pointview Circle, Orlando, sold July 8, for $615,000. Built in 1988, it has
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The home at 328 Largovista Drive, Oakland, sold July 9, for $198,450 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2004, it has five bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 3,324 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $59.70.
OCOEE
The home at 8308 Vintage Drive, Orlando, sold July 7, for $520,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 1999, it has six bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths, a pool and 4,193 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $124.02.
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The town house at 8651 Via Trieste Drive, Windermere, sold July 3, for $240,000. Built in 2013, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,964 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $122.20.
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The home at 6525 Abercrombie Court, Orlando, sold July 6, for $168,000. Built in 1989, it has three bedrooms,
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The home at 9382 Wickham Way, Orlando, sold July 8, for $411,000. Built in 1993, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 3,394 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $121.10.
The condo at 6404 Raleigh St. No. 2304, Orlando, sold July 9, for $65,900 (REO/bank owned). Built in 1997, it has one bedroom, one bath and 794 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $83.
The condo at 1083 S. Hiawassee Road, No. 120, Orlando, sold July 7, for $80,000. Built in 1989, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 934 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $85.65.
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The home at 11543 Vicolo Loop, Windermere, sold July 8, for $317,000. Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,324 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $136.40.
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The home at 1259 Russell Drive, Ocoee, sold July 6, for $109,900. Built in 1980, it has five bedrooms, three baths and 1,378 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $79.75.
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The home at 9518 Castleford Point, Orlando, sold July 6, for $570,000. Built in 1992, it has five bedrooms, fourand-one-half baths, a pool and 3,757 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $151.72.
The home at 7923 Versilia Drive, Orlando, sold July 7, for $700,000. Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, four baths and 3,161 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $221.45.
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The home at 235 Crabtree Ave., Orlando, sold July 6, for $64,044 (Auction/REO). Built in 1981, it has two bedrooms, one bath and 1,192 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $53.73.
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A home in the Reserve at Lake Butler Sound community in Windermere topped all West Orange-area residential real-estate transactions from July 3 to 9. The home at 11031 Ullswater Lane, Windermere, sold July 6, for $1.3 million. Built in 2007, it has five bedrooms, five-and-one-half baths, a pool, a guest apartment and 5,618 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $231.40.
The home at 812 Kazaros Circle, Ocoee, sold July 7, for $255,000. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,612 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $97.63.
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The home at 13244 Strode Lane, Windermere, sold July 6, for $264,000. Built in 2009, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,706 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $154.75.
LAKES OF WINDERMERE
The home at 12764 Hawkstone Drive, Windermere, sold July 9, for $450,000. Built in 2007, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,660 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $169.17.
RESERVE AT LAKE BUTLER SOUND
The home at 6544 Cartmel Lane, Windermere, sold July 9, for $815,000. Built in 2004, it has five bedrooms, fourand-one-half baths, a pool and 3,975 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $205.03.
SOUTHBRIDGE VILLAGE
The town house at 6343 Southbridge St., Windermere, sold July 6, for $204,000. Built
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The Lakeside Place home at 8308 Vintage Drive, Orlando, sold July 7, for $520,000 (REO/bank owned). It features six bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths, a pool and 4,193 square feet of living area. in 2007, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,490 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $136.91.
WATERSTONE
The home at 6222 Lecco Way, Windermere, sold July 7, for $1 million. Built in 2012, it has five bedrooms, threeand-one-half baths, a pool and 3,967 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $252.08.
WINTER GARDEN HICKORY HAMMOCK
The home at 16066 Johns Lake Overlook Drive, Winter Garden, sold July 7, for $815,106. Built in 2015, it has five bedrooms, four-and-onehalf baths and 3,644 square feet of living area. The price
per square foot is $223.68. The home at 15858 Citrus Grove Loop, Winter Garden, sold July 6, for $434,080. Built in 2015, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 3,843 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $112.95.
INDEPENDENCE/ SIGNATURE LAKES
The home at 14738 Old Thicket Trace, Winter Garden, sold July 9, for $235,000 (REO/ bank owned). Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, twoand-one-half baths and 2,212 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $106.24.
LAKE COVE POINTE
The home at 425 Lone Heron Way, Winter Garden, sold July 6, for $350,000. Built in 2013, it has four bedrooms,
three baths and 3,030 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $115.51.
LAKEVIEW RESERVE
The home at 24 Desiree Aurora St., Winter Garden, sold July 9, for $242,000 (short sale). Built in 2002, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,834 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $131.95.
STONEYBROOK WEST
The home at 2326 Black Lake Blvd., Winter Garden, sold July 9, for $263,000. Built in 2007, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,024 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $129.94.
SUMMERLAKE
The home at 14579 Bahama Swallow Blvd., Winter Garden, sold July 6, for $240,000. Built in 2010, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,757 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $136.60.
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The home at 12026 Windstone St., Winter Garden, sold July 7, for $390,000. Built in 1997, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,013 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $129.44. The home at 215 Blue Stone Circle, Winter Garden, sold July 8, for $350,000. Built in 2000, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,371 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $147.62.
WINTER GARDEN — When it comes to their bodies, some women prefer being examined by a female doctor who understands what it feels like to have a menstrual cycle, go through a pregnancy, give birth or have breast issues. Dr. Jeanmarie Texier is bringing her obstetrics and gynecology practice to Winter Garden and will open next week in the TD Bank building on West Colonial Drive. She is one of several doctors at W o m e n’s Texier Care Florida, The Women’s Centre for Excellence, which also has offices in Orlando and Clermont. This is her fifth year with the company. “There is a large portion of my patients already from this area, so I desired to be in the office that would be most convenient for them,” Texier said. She is also familiar with Winter Garden because she grew up here and attended West Orange High School. “This area has been showing a huge growth in population and businesses,” Tanis Hudson, division administrator, said. “We want to be able to accommodate the Winter Garden, Windermere and surrounding communities so our current and new patients won’t have to travel as far.” Women’s Care Florida is accepting new patients. The office will specialize in obstetrics, gynecology, infertility and aesthetics and will offer a variety of injectables, such as Dysport (which is similar to Botox), and will carry a line of medical-grade skin care. “Dr. Texier is an artist when it comes to fillers and injectables,” Hudson said. Texier will be the only doctor at the Winter Garden location in the beginning, but the company’s other board-certified doctors will be on call: Kristina McLean,
THE WOMEN’S CENTRE FOR EXCELLENCE ADDRESS: TD Bank building, 12200 W. Colonial Drive, Suite 202, Winter Garden APPOINTMENTS: To make an appointment, call (407) 395-9990. OTHER OFFICES: (352) 241-6460 for Clermont, 2400 Hooks St.; and (407) 422-1608 for Orlando, 100 W. Gore St., Suite 102 Mary Beth Lewis-Boardman, Debra Ortiz and Alana McGee. Tiffany Knightly is a nurse practitioner, and she also has a doctorate. There are three midwives on board, as well: Cyndy Perkins, Kathryn Sorensen and Joan Bardo; a fourth, Michele Anderson, is joining the practice. Two sonographers and four aestheticians are also with the group. McLean left her hometown of Tampa in 2003 and started Clermont Obstetrics, Gynecology & Infertility. She wanted to raise a family and practice medicine in a small community. The practice grew rapidly, and by mid2005, Lewis-Boardman left her medical practice in New York and joined McLean. In July 2009, their practice became part of Women’s Care Florida. Texier graduated from Rollins College with a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and molecular biology and earned her medical doctorate from the University of South Florida. She trained at USF’s medical school and completed her OB-GYN residency there. “Women seem to always put their needs last,” Texier said of her decision to specialize in women’s care. “I wanted to be an advocate for them and their health care needs. I enjoy that, as an OBGYN, I can care for my patients throughout their lifetime. Not many specialties get that opportunity.” Contact Amy Quesinberry Rhode at aqrhode@wotimes. com.
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Celebrating OneYearAnniversary for Jeremiah’s Italian Ice
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he West Orange Chamber of Commerce (wochamber.com) rrecently celebrated Jeremiah’s Italian Ices’ one year anniversary. Jeremiah’s Italian Ice is located at 4750The Grove Drive, #108, Windermere, FL 34786. Jeremiah’s Italian Ice offers 40 varieties of Italian ice, Gelati and Soft Serve Ice Cream with all products being made daily. For more information please visit www.jeremiahsice.com. Photo courtesy ofWOCC.
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he West Orange Chamber of Commerce (wochamber.com) recently celebrated Jo Barsh State Farm Insurance Agency’s one year anniversary located at 317West Road, Ocoee, FL 34761. It is there passion to help you manage your everyday risk, prepare for the unexpected and help you realize your dreams. For more information please visit www.jobarsh.com. Photo courtesy ofWest OrangeTimes & Observer.
Ribbon Cutting for KB Home – Orchard Park
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he West Orange Chamber of Commerce (wochamber.com) recently held a ribbon cutting for KB Home – Orchard Park located at 4016 Green Orchard Ave,Winter Garden, FL 34787. KB Home – Orchard Park amenities will include a pool, cabana, tot lot, softball field, open play area and a dog park.The community is very commuter friendly with easy access to Hwy. 535, Hwy. 429 and Florida’sTurnpike. For more information please visit www.kbhome.com. Photo courtesy of WOCC.
Celebrating FiveYearAnniversary for Headquarter Honda
The West Orange Chamber of Commerce (wochamber.com) recently celebrated Headquarter Honda’s five year anniversary
Ribbon Cutting for Read to Sydney
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he West Orange Chamber of Commerce (wochamber.com) recently held a ribbon cutting for Read to Sydney. Read to Sydney, Inc. is a 501C3 that helps children discover the boundless world of literature by reading to Sydney herself.This maverick canine’s story has now been wrapped up in‘Sydney Finds a Job’ – an enchanting kid’s book that has even caught the attention of a former First Lady. Come visit Sydney at her Reading and Learning Center located at inside of theWest Oaks Mall. Photo courtesy of WOCC.
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located at 17700 State Road 50, Clermont, FL 34711. Headquarter Honda is celebrating 5 years of outstanding customer service in Clermont, Florida. In this short time, the dealership has focused on developing community relationships through involvement in nonprofit organizations, high school sports and little league sponsorships. Committed to the community, Headquarter Honda looks forward to the next 5 years. Photo courtesy ofWOCC.
The West Orange Chamber of Commerce (wochamber.com) recently held a ribbon cutting forTheWhiskey located at 7563W. Sand Lake Rd,
Orlando, FL 32819.TheWhiskey is chef drive, foodie owned with their culinary team always striving to put out visually stunning plates while offering an elevated twist for your plate.Their hand-picked whiskey collection and crafted cocktails are sure to rock your world! All gourmet offerings & libations are served with a side of Rock N Roll, smothered with exceptional customer service and drizzled with love! For more information please visit www.downatthewhiskey.com. Photo courtesy of WOCC.
Ribbon Cutting for Keke’s Breakfast Cafe
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he West Orange Chamber of Commerce (wochamber.com) recently held a ribbon cutting for Keke’s Breakfast Café located at 282 Moore Road, Ocoee, FL 34761. Keke’s Breakfast Cafe serves breakfast and lunch 7 days a week 7am to 2.30pm.They are committed to creating a memorable breakfast experience where everything is handmade and only using the best ingredients available. For more information please visit www.kekes.com. Photo courtesy of WOCC.
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CHURCH DIRECTORY To advertise in the Church Directory call 407-656-2121or email sfelt@wotimes.com FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 125 E Plant St., Winter Garden 407-656-2352 Sundays 8:30 am Traditional 9:45 am Bible Study 11:00 am Contemporary Awana - Wednesdays - 6pm Pastor Tim Grosshans www.fbcwg.org 2nd Campus: “FOUNDATION WORSHIP” Sundays 9:45 am - All Ages at Foundation Academy High School 15304 Tilden Road - Winter Garden www.FoundationWorship.com 407.730.1867 STARKE LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH 611 West. Ave., Ocoee Pastor Jeff Pritchard (407) 656-2351 Email: starkelakebaptist@gmail.com
Advertise your Services, Bible School or Events on this page weekly
CHRISTIAN
WEST ORANGE CHURCH OF CHRIST 1450 Daniels Road Winter Garden 407-656-2770 www.cocwo.com
CHURCH OF GOD
OCOEE CHURCH OF GOD Pastor Thomas Odom 1105 N. Lakewood Avenue, Ocoee 407-656-8011
EPISCOPAL
CHURCH OF THE MESSIAH 241 N. Main, Winter Garden Services: 8, 9:30, & 11am, 7pm www.churchofthemessiah.com
METHODIST
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 125 N. Lakeview Ave Winter Garden Service Times 9:00 AM and 11:15 AM Phone – 407-656-1135 Web: fumcwg.org
PRESBYTERIAN
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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BAPTIST
CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION 4950 S. Apopka-Vineland Rd. Orlando Sun.Serv 8:30am, 10:30am, 6:30pm. 407-876-3480 www.ascension-orlando.org
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
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- Proverbs 18:10 (NIV)
Preschool Open House
MATTHEW’S HOPE FIRM FOUNDATION PRESCHOOL IS HAVING AN OPEN HOUSE. Have a child between the ages of 3 and 6, or know someone who does? please come out and meet our staff and take a tour of the facility.
Interested in a Montessori education for your child? The new school year starts August 24th. Secure your child’s place now by emailing Preschool Director Ginger Allen at ginger@matthewshopeministries.org or by stopping by one of the open houses.
Thursday
July 30th 10am-2pm
407.905.9500 1460 Daniels Road Winter Garden, FL 34787 MatthewsHopeMinistries.org
Come learn about our school and programs!