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Wilson wins District 1 Orange County Commission District 1 challenger Nicole Wilson unseated incumbent Betsy VanderLey in the Aug. 18 primary. The Orange County School Board District 4 race will head to a runoff. PAGE 4.

Stoneybrook senior-living facility passes first hurdle

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The Stoneybrook Senior Living project is one step closer to reality. DANIELLE HENDRIX ASSOCIATE EDITOR

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Winter Garden soon could have a new senior-living facility. At their Aug. 13 commission meeting, city leaders approved the first reading of five ordinances that would pave the way to a 166-unit senior-living facility at Reaves Road and Stoneybrook West Parkway.

Although it seems like everything has stalled, progress has continued in Horizon West. And soon, residents in Hamlin, Summerport Village and Lakeside Village will have new restaurants, retailers and more.

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First responders and health care workers have been working under extreme conditions the last few months, and one local company wants to reward one of them with a new roof. Schick Roofing, in Southwest Orange, is hosting a Helping Hometown Heroes initiative to give away a free roof to a deserving resident. For more information on the Helping Hometown Heroes program, visit orlandoroofingpros.com/ hometown-heroes. To submit a nomination, visit bit.ly/3az3F1J.

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These ordinances would allow city annexation of about 8.95 acres at 12920 Reaves Road; amendment of the future land-use map plan for the same property from Orange County Rural to City LowDensity Residential; annexation of about 1.8 acres at 12921 Reaves Road; amendment of the future land-use map plan for that property from Orange County Rural to City Low-Density Residential; and rezoning of the total 10.75 acres from Orange County A-1 (Agricultural) and R-CE-2 (Rural Residential) to City PUD (Planned Unit Development). The proposed project — Stoneybrook Senior Living PUD — would offer independent and assisted living, as well as memory care. When it was last revisited in March, plans for the S to n eyb ro o k Senior Living PUD included a

three-story, independent-living building and a two-story, assisted-living building. There also would be 10 detached, two-car garage buildings. However, it has faced opposition from residents in the Foxcrest community who live along Dallington Terrace, which at one end backs up to the property in question. It’s not the first time a project proposal for the Reaves Road property has come into question, though. Winter Garden Community Development Director Steve Pash said three separate plans for a storage facility on the property came through in 2005, 2009 and 2013. All were rejected. The current project came into the picture in 2017. Some concessions have been made since then, including a reduction in the number of units and shifting the retention pond to a property the applicant purchased across the street. In March, the commission requested the applicant, Allan Bradley, have modified plans drawn up that

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IN OTHER NEWS n Commissioners approved the first reading of an ordinance rezoning 7.99 acres of land at 1441 Winter Garden Vineland Road from R-2 (Residential) to PUD (Planned Unit Development) to allow for development of a new campus for charter school United Cerebral Palsy Winter Garden. n Commissioners also approved the first reading of an ordinance that would allow for an automotive service center at the West Market PCD.

would include only two-story buildings. However, if there were only two-story buildings, the natural buffer on the north end of the property would be largely decimated. If the plan with both two- and three-story buildings was approved, the buffer would be preserved. “It’s certainly fair to suggest that we were pleased by some willingness on behalf of the developer to make some concessions and compromise, but I think the best way to characterize how we feel about this is it’s frankly not enough of a compromise,” said resident Jeff Roberts. “They haven’t dealt with

the density, which is a significant issue for us as one of the homeowners most impacted at the end of Dallington Terrace. The site lines and the height of the units is certainly a concern, but so is the density, the overall square footage, the impact of that size of a facility. While it’s great to see it as two stories and not three, losing that buffer is a big deal.” Neighbor Rick McDowell told commissioners that coming to meetings regarding the property throughout the years has become like a “part-time job” for him. “It just seems to me that … there’s a lot of these facilities around that have popped up lately and … I just don’t understand why one has to be in my backyard in an area where it’s all residential,” McDowell said. “I know I sound like a broken record, but time and time again, we’ve sat before this group and respectfully heard what they had to say. We’ve also offered our input, and until now there wasn’t even a two-story option they considered. Again, I just don’t know where we go from here. I just feel like it’s a battle of attrition.” Bradley said in terms of comparables, the size and density of Stoneybrook Senior Living is

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about on par with Sonata West and Serenades at West Orange. “We’ve put a lot of time and effort into learning the market and trying to provide something that not only fits into the area but operates well,” he said. “We’re really at a sweet spot in being able to provide the three levels of care in one facility, which is kind of the backbone to what we want to put in this location. … It’s something from an operations and product standpoint we truly believe in. We’ve got a personal interest in providing something right for the location and right for the city of Winter Garden and all its residents.” “I’ve been on this commission for a very long time, I’ve watched a lot of projects come to the board that people were in favor of and that they were opposed to, and I think one of the things that most people do not take into consideration is the fact that something’s going to go there,” Commissioner Bob Buchanan said. “I personally think is a good project considering what could go there.” The commission approved the ordinances’ first reading 4-1, with Commissioner Colin Sharman dissenting. The second reading will be at the Aug. 27 meeting.

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Now nearly halfway to completion, the new relief high school on Seidel Road is well on its way to serving Horizon West families. Orange County Public Schools staff hosted a virtual 40% construction community meeting Monday, Aug. 17, to update the community on the school’s progress. Staff said Site 113-H-W-4 is on schedule, and the new campus has hit many milestones in the last few months. Located on 68 acres at 10393 Seidel Road, the new school will relieve Windermere High. It is an OCPS prototype design with a permanent capacity of 2,776 students and will open its doors in August 2021. A survey is underway for parents, students and community members to add their suggestions for the school name, mascot and colors. The survey runs through Sept. 14. “I was able to walk the site on Friday, and I can already tell you that the pictures just don’t do it justice,” Principal Laura Beusse said. “It’s a beautiful site.” The school will have 850 parking spaces for students, staff and visitors, and there will be room to stack up to 300 cars. There will be a bus parking area with room for 75 buses and 75 bus drivers’ cars. That area also includes a bus-fueling station with aboveground tanks and a driver lounge. Parents and students will arrive campus via the main access point on the west side of the property

via Seidel Road, while staff and buses have access on the eastern side. The buildings span 340,000 square feet and include the administration building with a secure, single access point; threestory classroom and lab building; cafeteria; auditorium and music building; and gymnasium and locker rooms. Everything will be surrounded by a secured courtyard area. The classroom building includes 75 classrooms, nine collaborative-learning hub spaces, eight skills labs, 16 science labs, three art labs and an assortment of vocational programs. On the southern end of the campus are outdoor tennis and basketball courts, softball and baseball fields, a lighted football stadium with track and field, two practice fields and a field house. Larry Sease, project executive at Wharton Smith, updated community members on the construction progress. The property first was cleared and grubbed in November, and tilt-wall panels and structural steel began going up in May and June. Roofing began in June, while interior buildout started in July. Paving of the student parking and guest parking is complete, and the roadway into the bus loop and staff parking is underway. Sease said the construction team has had early-morning concrete pours and will continue to do so for another six to eight weeks in accordance with the Orange County noise ordinance.

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To minimize impact to neighboring communities, all construction-related traffic uses Frontage Road. “A part of what’s going to take place on Seidel Road is there’s a traffic signal that’s going to be going in at Seidel Road and Frontage Road,” Sease said. “There’s also a right-hand turn lane along Seidel Road between State Road 429 and Frontage Road to turn into the campus, and there’s going to be a double left-turn lane installed within the median as you’re heading westbound along Seidel Road through Frontage Road.” Those traveling in the area for the next few months may experience limited single-lane closures along Seidel Road at times to complete work located immediately adjacent to traffic lanes. Additionally, Summerlake Groves Street at Seidel Road will be closed to reconfigure the entrance for school-bus traffic. “We are scheduled to have permanent power complete next month, which is huge for the project,” Sease said. “In addition, the campuswide roofing will be complete in September. The HVAC chiller startup will begin in November, so we should be pushing air beginning in November.”

Orange County Public Schools will open its campuses for faceto-face instruction Friday, Aug. 21. Following more than five hours of deliberation regarding school-reopening plans, Orange County School Board members voted to keep the reopening plans as is, despite different recommendations from the Medical Advisory Committee. Members held the special meeting to take public comment and discuss the committee’s recommendations and any potential revisions to the district’s innovative reopening plan. Nearly 50 parents, teachers and students attended the meeting or called in to speak both in favor and against reopening campuses as planned. On Aug. 12, the Medical Advisory Committee recommended keeping the Aug. 21 face-toface start date for children in elementary or voluntary prekindergarten programs. Simultaneously, the committee recommended the School Board consider delaying face-to-face instruction until Aug. 31. Families who selected faceto-face instruction will send their children to school in person starting Friday, Aug. 21. Those who chose OCPSLaunchED@ Home will continue with that plan. Public concern ranged from technology issues and rising anxiety levels to the difficulty some special-needs students face in virtual learning. One Windermere High student was worried about the possible cancellation of the school’s ACT and SAT testing. A West Orange High senior said he has had technology issues every day so far this year. “I want to go back to school, I want to see my friends, but I don’t want to go back if it means I die,” he said. “I want to go back, and I want to be safe.” Another local high school student told the board: “I have been stuck in my room facing this screen. … I am distracted daily. … The School Board needs to

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Orange County district staff updated the community on the progress of Horizon West’s incoming relief high school on Seidel Road.

Orange County Public Schools to reopen face-to-face as planned School Board members voted to stick with the original Friday, Aug. 21, start date of face-to-face instruction for all students.

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Wilson upsets VanderLey in primary shocker DANIELLE HENDRIX AND AMY QUESINBERRY

In the most stunning result of the 2020 primary, Orange County Commission District 1 challenger Nicole Wilson bested incumbent Betsy VanderLey Tuesday, Aug. 18. With the win, Wilson, a Gotha resident and attorney with experience in environmental law, will represent West Orange and Southwest Orange on the commission. According to the Orange County Supervisor of Elections, VanderLey received more votes on election day — 6,182 to Wilson’s 5,586. However, Wilson’s vote-by-mail total of 12,947 was significantly higher than VanderLey’s 7,749. Wilson vowed to work to repre-

sent her West Orange and Southwest Orange constituents. “I am motivated to work tirelessly on behalf of the people of Orange County District 1 as commissioner, because I love my community and the amazing, diverse people (who) live and work here,” she said. VanderLey, an Oakland resident, took office in 2016. “Serving as commissioner for District 1 these last four years has been the honor of a lifetime,” she said. “I am proud of my record of accomplishments. While the outcome of this election was not what we had worked for, my prayer continues to be that our community’s best interest is always served, regardless of who sits in the office. ... Most importantly, I am incred-

ibly grateful for the outpouring of support and all my dedicated friends and volunteers who traveled this journey with me.” ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 4

Facing two challengers, Orange County School Board incumbent Pam Gould earned 15,958 (48.46%) votes, according to unofficial results from the Orange County Supervisor of Elections office. However, it wasn’t enough to regain her seat (50% is required). The race now will move forward to a runoff in the November election, when Gould will face challenger Prince Brown, who received 10,448 (31.73%) votes in the primary.

number of other things came into play, which made my résumé even more profound, that this is the guy we need in there right now.” Gould’s second primary challenger, Dayna Gaut, received 6,527 (19.82%) votes. OTHER LOCAL RACES

In the Democratic race for Orange County property appraiser, challenger Amy Mercado earned 65,068 (59.68%) votes to best incumbent Rick Singh, who garnered 34,505 (31.69%) votes. Khalid Muneer earned 9,448 (8.67%) votes. In the Democratic race for county sheriff, incumbent John Mina bested four opponents, Andrew Darling, Jose “Joe” Lopez, Eric McIntyre and Darryl Sheppard.

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Theodore H. Van Deventer, a longtime attorney and Rotary Club secretary — and a self-proclaimed “grumpy old man” — died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, He was 93. When news of Van Deventer’s death reached the community, residents left comments on Facebook, calling him one of Winter Garden’s best citizens; a great friend who loved his city and cared about his friends; a sweet, grumpy old man; the best attorney ever; and a good neighbor and man. “He really had a big heart and was always looking for ways to make a difference,” fellow Rotarian Krista Carter said. “He truly loved his community and was driven to serve it in many different ways. “He never shied away from volunteering,” she said. “And, he was always encouraging others to do the same.” “Ted gave selflessly to improve the quality of life here,” said former Rotary president Ron Sikes. “He exemplified integrity while maintaining a unique sense of humor. To have known him is truly one of the great privileges of my life.” Van Deventer was born March 26, 1927, in Philadelphia, and moved with his family in 1938, to Orlando. After graduating from Orlando High School and the University of Florida, he joined the U.S. Army, finishing his basic training three days before World War II ended. He served in Korea and then became part of the Army Reserves until he aged out in 1982 with the rank of colonel. Van Deventer met his future bride when he was home on leave; their brothers were friends and made the arrangements. The couple married April 5, 1952, and both were respected pillars of the Winter Garden community until her death 53 years later. Law was of interest to Van Deventer, so he returned to UF and earned his law degree. He became an attorney and was with the Florida Bar for 50 years, said his daughter, Katrinka Van Deventer. He practiced in Winter Garden and had several office partners through the years before branching out on his own. From the late 1960s to the early 1970s, he served as the municipal traffic court judge for the West Orange area. Van Deventer closed his prac-

“I was hoping that we would just be able to focus on the job from this point forward, but I am ready and able to look at November, to get back out there and get my platform and the information and things I want to accomplish back in front of the community,” Gould said. “I still want to do more for the wellbeing of our children, not only for mental health but for career and skills training.” Brown said he is excited to continue on his quest. “I wasn’t shocked by it being a runoff — that’s what I was shooting for,” Brown said. “I wanted it to be a runoff between myself and Pam Gould. ... That was my whole goal from September on forward. By circumstance, COVID and a

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tice in 2001 and looked forward to retirement, getting involved in the community and volunteering where he could. “He and Mom loved Winter Garden so much, and they loved the community,” Katrinka said. “And the community has paid it back tenfold. … He was so happy here.” Van Deventer was a longtime member of the Oakland Presbyterian Church, served on several committees and took seriously his role as head usher. “He was always willing to get involved,” Katrinka said. “The man did not slow down.” Van Deventer volunteered to help whenever possible in the community. He assisted with the Rotary Club’s annual Evening at the Pops concert and with the Bloom & Grow Garden Society’s annual Spring Fever in the Garden. He was the head volunteer recruiter at the Winter Garden Heritage Museum, where he gave much of his time. He and his wife helped in the early days of the Oakland Nature Preserve. And he was supportive of the West Orange Healthcare District and the West Orange Chamber of Commerce. He also served as an officer in the West Orange Kiwanis and Winter Garden Lions clubs. One role he took great pride in was his position as secretary of the Rotary Club, one he maintained for about 25 years, his daughter said. He was one of the longeststanding members, having joined in 1984. The Rotary created the annual Service Above Self — Theodore H. Van Deventer Award, and Carter was the 2003 recipient. “Dad and Krista were partners in crime in Rotary,” Katrinka said. “Ted definitely guided me through so much,” Carter said. “If I was ever unsure of how to

proceed with something, I would always ask Ted’s opinion. I might not always take his advice, but his input was invaluable.” Fellow Rotarian Larry Cappleman summed up Van Deventer’s importance in the community: “West Orange will be less one great contributor to that which makes West Orange so special.” In a 2006 Rotary newsletter spotlight, Van Deventer was asked what he wanted to accomplish. “Live to 100 and get Rotarians to follow procedures,” he said. Many of the Rotary leaders attribute their success to Van Deventer and his influence. “Ted was funny but unwavering in his standards of integrity, respect and ‘Service Above Self’ — part of Rotary’s motto,” Sikes said. “The memory of Ted that prevails with me is actually an amalgamation of impressions that he made on me over more than 20 years,” Sikes said. “First and foremost (was) his love for Mary that continued to his death. Next was the love for (his children). Finally, while you always knew where you stood with him, Ted extended to me and to others a high degree of respect, even when we did not necessarily agree with him. He saw great value in diversity in our community and embraced the fact that growth was necessary and beneficial when managed properly. … He will be missed, but his impact will continue here for many more generations.” Another former Rotary president, Jennifer Talbot, said Van Deventer was all about following the rules, showing up and being on time. “He guided many decisions and upheld us to many standards,” Talbot said. “He made us … think about personal responsibility to the organization and to the community. I never wanted to let Ted down. “

The current Rotary president, Eric Roukey, said Van Deventer represented consistency in all things Rotary and consistency in integrity, honor and respect. “Ted was a mentor to all Rotarians, all the time,” he said. “Ted is the most consistent, kind, funny, thoughtful, caring, fair and honorable man, friend, husband, father and mentor anyone could ask for — a community leader. “If Winter Garden and/or the Rotary were having an event, Ted was 100% involved,” Roukey said. “You always got his very best. … Of the all wonderful memories, and I have so many —we all do — (the greatest is) our weekly luncheon, seeing Ted for 10 years, every week. Ted helped make that hour the best hour of my week.” Van Deventer’s granddaughter, Katie Bredesen, shared the family’s sentiments: “He accomplished so much in his life and made an impact on so many people. He loved and served his community through so much and growth — almost 100 years of it. He raised a family and studied law and worked for justice and fought for freedom. He will be dearly missed, and his memory will be truly cherished.” Van Deventer was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Mary, in 2005. He is survived by his son, Kurt (and Judy), of St. Augustine; his daughter, Katrinka, of Winter Garden; grandchildren, Katie (and Peter) Bredesen, of Louisville, and Ross (fiancée Vanessa Builes) of New York City; greatgranddaughter, Calvary Bredesen and Selah Bredesen, both of Louisville; and many extended family members. The family is planning a memorial service for a later date. Ted will be placed with Mary in the Memorial Garden at Oakland Presbyterian Church.

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Windermere council pecks apart chicken ordinance The ordinance would have allowed residents to keep and raise backyard chickens under certain conditions. DANIELLE HENDRIX ASSOCIATE EDITOR

A backyard chicken program won’t be in the cards for Windermere residents anytime soon. Town Council members voted unanimously during their Aug. 11 meeting to quash an ordinance upon first reading that would allow residents to keep and raise chickens in their backyard. Under the proposed ordinance — if it had been approved — town residents could have up to four hens so long as they were kept in a chicken coop or enclosure. A permit would have been required, and residents would not have been allowed to slaughter chickens on the premises nor sell their eggs. Council Member Chris Sapp said he had been approached by a few people who asked if there was potential for a backyard chicken program in town. However, most residents who spoke about the chicken ordinance were opposed. “When we first went into this, I guess we all thought there would be a little bit different reaction to it, and that’s why we looked into it,” Sapp said. Reeta Casey, a Realtor and Windermere resident, said allowing chickens in residential areas could harm property sales and values. She said if the ordinance was passed, potential buyers would need to be alerted of the possibility of someone having chickens nearby. “That could make an impact on the decision of them to even see a house,” Casey said. “When you’re selling a house, you also want to attract the most buyers because that’s what helps you raise the value of your selling price, and we all want top dollar for our houses. I’m concerned that that ordinance will affect the selling options — and eventually selling prices — of all of us as homeowners in Windermere.” Casey added that with many small lot sizes in town, the ordinance also could result in those residents requesting variances to have chickens on their properties. “That also puts a burden on code enforcement, and a lot of time with situations like we have now, if they’re busy it’s going to put the burden on homeowners and neighbors to have to call somebody in if the chickens get out or whatever the case may be,” Casey said. Resident Jim Salmon agreed, adding that the current regulations have worked fine for the 20 years he and his wife have been in Windermere. “In trying to find the positive that this ordinance provides to our established community as a whole, and the only thing I can come up with it allows a chicken to lay an egg,” Salmon said. However, resident Douglas Kegler favored the ordinance even though

raising chickens wasn’t something he would be doing. “It is something people like to do,” Kegler said. “It’s sad they’re not really seen as pets, but with the run and the coop that’s in the ordinance, they do become pets for people that have them. It’s not just for the eggs … it’s actually more expensive to have them for the eggs, but it’s a nice thing to do. Families that do it really enjoy it with their children.”

Council Member Liz Andert said although she thinks keeping and raising backyard chickens is a nice thing for people to do, the character of the town is not appropriate for doing so. “This is a fine activity, and I don’t know that anyone on council is necessarily opposed to the raising of backyard chickens,” Andert said. “There are a lot of benefits. … My concern is that, ‘Is this the right place to conduct that activity?’ That’s the standard to which I’m holding it. … I just don’t feel like it fits in the character of the town of Windermere at this time.”

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IN OTHER NEWS n Council members approved an ordinance that would prohibit alcoholic beverages in or on any public property, public recreation area or public park unless authorized by the Town Council. The ordinance also authorizes the inspection of containers for alcoholic beverages. n Council members also approved the Ward Trail concept. This would be a 0.6-mile paved, multi-use trail along Dirt Main Street and Lake Butler Boulevard between North Drive and Park Avenue. n Town leaders approved the design for paving Old Dirt Main (second to Rubio property) not to exceed $104,919. The paving project is part of the agreement for the Rubios’ land donation of the railroad rights-of-way.

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Rescue mission Bunch-a-Mutts Animal Rescue was founded with the goal of helping as many dogs and cats as possible. DANIELLE HENDRIX ASSOCIATE EDITOR

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When three local animal-lovers met at a dog park a few months ago, they weren’t expecting to walk away as nonprofit partners. But that is exactly what happened to Winter Garden residents Rita Lopes and Sharlene Sledge, as well as Windermere resident Amy Santiago. Together, they operate Bunch-a-Mutts Animal Rescue. Their goal is to change the lives of dogs — and cats — that are left behind, abused or neglected. They use positive training and socialization to ensure these animals no longer have to live in fear. Lopes, the rescue’s president, said Bunch-a-Mutts was born officially on June 22 but its first rescue took place June 9. “There were three dogs we found in really bad condition,” Lopes said. “They had worms; they were full of fleas. We rescued those dogs and found them good homes all over Winter Garden and Windermere. That kind of sparked the need to rescue. We felt so good about what we did with that, and we wanted to start something for ourselves that we could do.” Lopes’ experience with animals began during her time working at a rescue in Portugal. There, she decided to become a trainer to help train animals before they went into their new homes. “I moved here to study animal behavior, and then I moved to Orlando, and I decided my life was definitely going to be animal-based,” she said. “I worked at a bunch of pet resorts and (was) doing kennel work. Now, I do socialization at another place. I’m a dog trainer on the side and do pack socialization in making sure all dogs play well and work well together.” Vice President Sharlene Sledge has wanted to be a veterinarian her whole life. In fact, her original plan was to attend the University of Florida’s school of veterinary medicine. She participated in FFA in high school and now has animals of her own. “We try our very best to make sure that all the dogs have good homes and that we do our best to try to rescue all the dogs around our community,” Sledge said. “We even drove three hours to Jacksonville to rescue a couple of dogs and then three hours down south to give one of our dogs that we res-

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Despite opposition from some residents, the Oakland Town Commission passed the first reading of a 7.4-acre piece of land into the town and assigned it a zoning designation at the Aug. 11 meeting. The parcel is west of Fourth Street at 16610 W. Colonial Drive, but the property mainly is located south of a Florida Department of Transportation water retention area. The applicant, Cra-Mar Groves, has requested voluntary annexation into the town limit with the intention of building a mini warehouse and vehicle storage. The property is in unincorporated Orange County and zoned for agricultural and residential uses. In the town, it would be zoned industrial, which has angered residents living near the property. Homeowners said they bought their houses for the quiet, smalltown atmosphere and already have been subjected to the widening of the Florida’s Turnpike near their backyards. They stated concerns about traffic, noise and aesthetics. Matt Cope, representing CraMar Groves, said the storage facility has a climate-controlled interior and there will be minimal

exterior noise. Town Planner Jay Marder said the building must meet the design standards as set forth in the town’s design overlay guidelines, which addresses elements such as the façade, roof line and landscaping. “These U-Haul kind of metal buildings with very little improvement — that’s not something that’s going to be done here,” he said. “You couldn’t do that in the town of Oakland. There are too many added pieces … and it’s not going to be something off some tin mobile-home shed off the road. It’s substantial, it’s not onerous, but it’s significant.” Mayor Kathy Stark said the commission doesn’t not make decisions lightly when considering land use. “When we consider things, we consider what is right in the right places, and I do know you folks live in a place that 20 years ago made sense to be residential,” Stark said. “It might not make sense today. We don’t think about it in terms of money, we think about it in terms of is this the right thing to do with this piece of property. … Highway 50 is a commercial corridor.” Commissioner Sal Ramos told residents a gas station or restaurant would create more traffic than this business will. The commission also approved the land-use plan map amendment for the property. The second reading and public hearing of the ordinances will take place Sept. 9.

IN OTHER BUSINESS n The commission approved a memorandum of understanding between the town and OAFL LLC, whose tenant is Tractor Supply Company. The supply store wants to build along the South Starr Street extension on a 10-acre parcel. It would include an 18,800-square-foot building, 15,000-square-foot fenced outdoor display area, and 3,000 square feet designated for trailer and equipment display. “This essentially memorializes what we’re doing,” Mayor Kathy Stark said. “They’re going to build Starr Street, and there are some things we want to add ... to it once it’s a full-blown road to Oakland Avenue. Sidewalks, parking, (and) they’ve given us some right-of-way for a future extension of Sadler (Avenue).” n Auditor Mike Brynjulfson presented his audit findings for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2019. Last year, there were seven findings; this year, there are four: utility billing reconciliations, internal control over financial reports; restricted cash monitoring; and internal control over new construction and developer-related transactions. His summary: “In the past, I was really concerned about the financial condition of the town. … I’m glad to say you’re going to be seeing a turnaround.” n Elisha Pappacoda, administrative services manager, shared the town’s updated social media policies. “I had spent some time thinking and saying that this would really help citizens understand what we’re trying to do and what we’re doing,” Stark

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The home at 15835 Shorebird Lane, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 7, for $589,995. Built in 2020, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,298 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $256.74. Days on market: 215.

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The home at 5584 Mangrove Cove Ave., Winter Garden, sold Aug. 12, for $520,000. Built in 2016, it has five bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 4,200 square feet. The price per square foot is $123.81. Days on market: 67.

The home at 11443 Waterstone Loop Drive, Windermere, sold Aug. 11, for $3,375,000. Built in 2014, it has seven bedrooms,

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The home at 9138 Lake Fischer Blvd., Gotha, sold Aug. 7, for $410,000. Built in 2001, it has five bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,463 square feet. The price per square foot is $166.46. Days on market: 28. SADDLEBROOK

The home at 3403 Royal Ascot Run, Gotha, sold Aug. 12, for $416,100. Built in 1994, it has five bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,609 square feet. The price per square foot is $159.49. Days on market: Four.

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The home at 14013 Jomatt Loop, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 10, for $434,500. Built in 2018, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,952 square feet. The price per square foot is $147.19. Days on market: Three. INDEPENDENCE/ SIGNATURE LAKES

The home at 14874 Speer Lake Drive, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 7, for $1 million. Built in 2014, it has six bedrooms, four-andone-half baths, a pool and 4,133

The home at 7578 Green Mountain Way, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 7, for $665,000. Built in 2014, it has six bedrooms, five-and-one-half baths and 4,806 square feet. The price per square foot is $138.37. Days on market: 18.

The home at 6213 Schoolhouse Pond Road, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 11, for $505,000. Built in 2012, it has five bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,800 square feet. The price per square foot is $132.89. Days on market: 50.

The home at 7831 Bostonian Drive, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 7, for $539,000. Built in 2015, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths, a pool and 2,670 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $201.87. Days on market: Eight.

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The home at 741 Lake Cove Pointe Circle, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 7, for $565,000. Built in 2004, it has five bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths, a pool and 3,387 square feet. The price per square foot is $166.81. Days on market: Three.

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The home at 1901 Iron Horse Way, Oakland, sold Aug. 7, for $439,435. Built in 2020, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 3,032 square feet. The price per square foot is $144.93. Days on market: 30.

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The home at 3421 Maguire Road, Windermere, sold Aug. 10, for $1.695 million. Built in 1974, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,585 square feet. The price per square foot is $655.71. Days on market: Five. WEST LAKE BUTLER ESTATES

The home at 5469 W. Lake Butler Road, Windermere, sold Aug. 7, for $1.425 million. Built in 1998, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 5,662 square feet. The price per square foot is $251.68. Days on market: Seven.

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The home at 2125 Westover Reserve Blvd., Windermere, sold Aug. 12, for $625,000. Built in 1998, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,675 square feet. The price per square foot is $170.07. Days on market: Five.

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John Luff, a Windermere town councilman, became one of the first public officials in Orange County to resign his position to return to the U.S. Armed Forces since the outbreak of the Korean War.

45 years ago

J.J. “Bud” Grice, of Windermere, joined The Winter Garden Times staff as advertising manager. Jimmy Carter, former Georgia governor and Democratic presidential candidate, visited Winter Garden and was photographed on the steps of City Hall with City Commissioner Ralph Fulford. Classes were set to begin Sept. 2 for seven area elementary schools, two junior high schools and the new West Orange High School. More than 1,200 people from at least 30 states attended the official grand opening of the Florida Auto Auction at its new $3 million facilities in Ocoee.

30 years ago

Winter Garden Elementary School, built in 1916, took its final bow as the wrecking crew began its three-day demolition project. Many residents and former students had hoped the building could be saved,

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THROWBACK THURSDAY AUG. 23, 1946 An article on the front page of the Aug. 23, 1946, West Orange News brought up a topic that seems commonplace today. It was determined to be important for homes and offices to display their address number, “so when strangers come to the city they can find locations they wish without seeking a search warrant in getting correct addresses.” Anyone needing numbers could visit City Clerk E.M. “Doc” Tanner to get theirs free.

The mission of the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation is to preserve the heritage and architecture of Winter Garden while creating new cultural experiences. The Foundation also preserves the material culture of West Orange County, using it to educate the area’s youth on the community’s rich history.

but it was full of asbestos and couldn’t be salvaged. Habitat for Humanity was officially affiliated in West Orange County. It has been spearheaded by the Rev. Deckerd Guess, of First Presbyterian Church of Oakland.

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With the hiring of two new officers, the Oakland Police Department had a total of seven full-time positions, including the first two female officers in the town’s history — Nicole Torres and Dawn Beninato.

Winter Garden City Manager Hollis Holden, a retired captain in the U.S. Navy, returned to his submarine — the USS L. Mendel Rivers — a final time to participate in an inactivation ceremony in Norfolk, Virginia.

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Devyn Bungay decorated her language arts and social studies classroom in a calming theme. Right: Devyn Bungay, pictured in fourth grade, attended Oakland Avenue Charter School from third through fifth grades.

everything that’s going on,” Bungay said. “I just want the students to have an atmosphere that’s calming.” When face-to-face learning begins Aug. 21, Bungay is prepared to teach both in class and virtually. “For the kids at home, we’re going to be doing small-group

sessions with them like we would typically do small group in school,” she said. “We’ll just do it with a laptop. We’re trying to figure out whole-group instruction.” Students participating in the at-school educational option will have access to a classroom library full of books that repre-

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If the halls of Oakland Avenue Charter School seem familiar to Devyn Bungay, that’s because the new teacher once was a student there. She has been hired as the fifthgrade language arts and social studies teacher, and this is her first official teaching job. Bungay still is getting used to the fact that her co-workers were once her instructors. Her fourth-grade teacher, Joann Brouty, is among them. “It’s still a little weird,” she said. “I still feel like I need to call them ‘Mrs.’” Bungay was an OACS Eagle from third through fifth grades. Her desire to become a teacher was piqued when she was a fifth-grader and selected to be a Teacher for the Day. “I got placed in a kindergarten class, and I was in love,” she said. She also has several people in her family who teach. After graduating from the University of North Florida, in Jacksonville, she returned to Orlando and was hoping for a position at OACS, because it’s a positive school with a great deal of parent involvement. “I’ve always just had a heart for children and helping, and I’ve always been very much of an empath, so I wanted a career where I could be loving and help

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From the commission chambers to the classroom Ocoee City Commissioner George Oliver III is the new computers and tech teacher at Horizon West Middle School. TROY HERRING SPORTS EDITOR

Most folks familiar with George Oliver III know him as a commissioner for the city of Ocoee. But now, Oliver is taking on a new title that couldn’t make him prouder: schoolteacher. Oliver is the new computer education teacher at Horizon West Middle School. It’s a position that Oliver has been looking forward to for a while, he said. “This is something that I’ve always wanted to do,” Oliver said. “I started reaching out to Orange County Public Schools last year to figure out what kind of certifications I need to get, and just kind of looking around,

meeting some of the principals and figuring out what I wanted to do. “When the opportunity became available, this is something that seemed to be a perfect fit for me,” he said. “Most of the programs that I endorse and that I try to champion in the city of Ocoee center around kids, so I figured what better way — I’m five years off of retirement — to retire than to retire doing something you love?” This will be Oliver’s first full-time teaching job, but it’s something that has been in the works for several years. Oliver dabbled in teaching GED math when he took a three-month furlough a few years ago. Just that short time in the classroom made him realize that teaching was something he’d like to do before he retired. Along with the decision to teach came the question of what exactly it was that he wanted to teach. That answer came easily. Since his time in the U.S. Navy, Oliver always has been

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involved with technology. In the Navy, he worked with electronics and cyber security before making his way into civilian life, where he served as the network administrator for the Jacksonville Jaguars. The job came with some perks, including working with a tech giant such as Microsoft. “The highlight of that was not necessarily just working for the Jaguars, but I was working with

“For me, it’s not about the money. The most important thing to me is being able to leave a legacy — a legacy of service to the community and to our kids.” — Ocoee Commissioner George Oliver

Microsoft and Bank of America while I was working with the Jaguars,” Oliver said. “And we had a pilot program to introduce the Olympic Committee to smart value cards — which are cards with microchips in them that store value. They turned around, and they sold it to the Olympic Committee … for the Olympics in ’94.” Although his time in the corporate world is a bit of a different field than what he’ll be doing in the classroom, not everything will be foreign, Oliver said. Even though the school year won’t start the way he envisioned, Oliver said he is ready to adapt. “Being in corporate America, things shift, they move and they contort daily — all the time — and we have to be fluid enough to be able to follow and meet the expectations, not only of the company, but the clients we serve in the corporate world,” Oliver said. “As far as things moving around and changing, I’m used to that — that’s something that I’ve been doing for the past 25 years.” As Oliver begins the school year, he is most excited about having a positive impact on his students. “For me, it’s not about the money,” Oliver said. “The most important thing to me is being able to leave a legacy — a legacy of service to the community and to our kids.”

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est Orange High School’s seniors were able to feel some sense of normalcy return Saturday, Aug. 15, as they took the time to bring their creativity to life through painting their parking spots. Seniors and their friends and family came prepared for the task — and the heat — with tents, coolers, paint and a variety of tools. Designs included bursts of color, inspirational sayings, team logos, nods to the coronavirus quarantine, song lyrics and pop-culture references.

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Senior Rafael Betancourt will be a force on both sides of the ball for the Windermere Prep football team. Page 16.

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UNDERDOG Since his time at Dr. Phillips High School, Michael Fox always considered himself overlooked on the football field. Now, as a walk-on wide receiver at N.C. State, he’s hoping to show his worth at the Division I level. TROY HERRING SPORTS EDITOR

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With those six simple words, “The show should not go on,” I’ve already lost a chunk of our audience. But hear me out. The truth is — and this absolutely kills me to say it — there is no safe means the upcoming fall season can happen. And honestly, I don’t know if there’s even a way the winter season can happen. If you’ve been paying attention to the ongoing saga of the Florida High School Athletic Association’s attempt to wrestle the bear that is the upcoming high school athletic season, you know this isn’t an easy decision. It took eight hours — across two meetings — to come to the conclusion to postpone fall sports until Aug. 24. And before the FHSAA handed down its ruling — which it later upheld in a meeting Friday, Aug. 14 — Orange County Public Schools immediately said, in its best Randy Jackson voice, “It’s gonna be a no from me, dawg,” and indefinitely postponed all fall sports. The thing is, and I can’t believe I’m saying this: OCPS is right. Listen, I’m not a doctor — just going into medical facilities gives me anxiety — but if you look around at what’s going on at other levels of athletics, it’s obvious to see why continuing forward with the fall season will be problematic. At the professional level, the NBA, MLS and NWSL have handled COVID-19 by putting its players, staff and coaches into a bubble. The guidelines are incredibly strict for the NBA and MLS players occupying Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports right down the road. So far, it has worked — not a single one of the 344 NBA players tested since July 20 has come back positive. Why is that? Because they are under the guidelines in place. But while the NBA is SEE SAFETY PAGE 16

Michael Fox is excited for his new opportunity at N.C. State.

very time Michael Fox steps into the sprawling, state-of-the-art gym inside N.C. State University’s Wendell H. Murphy Center, he knows it is a chance to prove himself. In fact, every day since Fox first arrived in Raleigh two months ago has been an opportunity to show his worth to the coaches and staff on the team, as well as his new teammates. The world of college athletics often ignores walkons, but it’s that underestimation that fuels Fox’s fire — it’s what has pushed him throughout his entire playing career. “I always just felt like an underdog; I always felt like people didn’t think I could play at this level,” said Fox, who graduated from Dr. Phillips High School in 2018. “Going out there and proving my point — proving that I can play here, that I do belong here and that I can actually succeed out here — that’s what

excites me the most. I just have a vision, I know what I can do and I know what I’m capable of. I just have to go out there and do it.” AN UPHILL BATTLE

Fox’s life on the football field has never been easy. After playing his freshman year on the junior varsity team, Fox was given the option to either continue to excel at the wide-receiver position with the underclassmen or move up to varsity. He would ultimately choose the latter, and that’s when the struggles started. “I didn’t really play much my sophomore year — junior year, same thing,” Fox said. “A lot of stuff was going through my mind. I started doubting myself (and) doubting the program, because I felt like I was one of the hardest workers out there and I felt like I wasn’t getting that shot to show what I could do.” By the time his junior season ended, Fox had been on the receiving end of fewer than 10 passes — thanks in part to having to sit behind a corps of Division I-level receivers. He knew he needed a breakout game. SEE FOX PAGE 16

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Michael Fox graduated from Dr. Phillips High School in 2008. He hopes to play for N.C. State this year.

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Rafael Betancourt A rising senior on the Windermere Prep football team, Rafael Betancourt has played varying roles since he joined the program as an eighth-grader. While his best position is back at strong safety, look for Betancourt to make appearances on both sides of the ball this upcoming season.

When did you first get into football? We used to have something at school called “Meritas Games,” and you play a lot of sports. I played flag football, and I did really (well), and I got really interested in football. My eighth-grade year, my dad finally let me play, and I played, and I did really (well). I got more into it, and then Coach Doss wanted me to play in high school.

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lenge. The hardest part is the coverages and knowing where I’m at, because the strong safety usually moves around a lot depending on what the offense is running.

Have you always played at defensive back? My freshman year, I started safety because I’ve always been safety, and then my sophomore year, they put me in a little bit at running back. Then my junior year I played wide receiver, and then my senior year I’ll play basically everything.

Is there a highlight for you at Windermere Prep? My junior Homecoming game, I had a kick return that shouldn’t have been called back — but it got called back — and then I had eight catches at wide receiver, and that was my first standout game at wide receiver. My sophomore year I played against Foundation, and I had a big interception against them. That was a big highlight for me because that was a really tough team we were playing, and it was their Homecoming game, too. Then my freshman and sophomore years, I led the team in interceptions.

What’s your favorite part about playing safety? What’s the most challenging part? I play strong safety, so you have to know a lot of coverages, and sometimes you get put into the linebacker position. My favorite part would be hitting people, and I love one-onone man coverage. I’ll usually be guarding the tight end oneon-one — even though they’re bigger than me, I like the chal-

Since you first started playing football, what is the biggest change you’ve seen in yourself? I would say my mentality has changed a lot. Football really gets your mind right … you have to be tough to play the game. Mentally, as a leader, it really changes you, and you meet a lot of people along the way. Assuming there is a season, what are you looking most forward to? Everything. I’ve really been working hard all year and I’m trying to make this a big year for me — especially for colleges and stuff to get more recognition. I’m also trying to win a championship this year … that’s my goal. — TROY HERRING

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That came in the following spring game, where he had two touchdowns and more than 100 yards receiving. Despite the impressive showing, which later would lead into his solid senior season, Fox was still underrecruited before signing on as a walk-on at University of Central Arkansas. As a walk-on, Fox took that year as a redshirt year but made the travel list and made the rotation at practice after spending a short time on the practice squad. Fox understood his role at the time, but things just still felt off, he said. “I never really played — I traveled every single game but never touched the field,” he said. “But I was like, ‘Well, this is my first year, it’s just a learning year.’ Coming into my second year, I had a great spring and an even better fall camp, and just played the first few games. “I felt like I was doing really good — I just felt like things weren’t going in the best of my favor, I would say,” he said. “I felt like I wasn’t getting the best ‘me’ out of that program. I felt like I wasn’t becoming the best player I could be and given the best opportunities to get to the next level.” Fox left the Central Arkansas program and decided to play junior college ball at Hinds Community College in Mississippi. He was ready to get his spring semester at the school going earlier this year before being told the scholarship he had been promised was gone. Disheartened, Fox decided to take the spring semester off

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Michael Fox had a solid senior season at Dr. Phillips High School.

before a discussion with a friend and former teammate had him going in a new direction. WELCOME TO THE PACK

Fox and Tanner Ingle’s friendship goes back to when they were just 4 years old, and since then, they’ve always seen each other as god-brothers. For years, they had talked about playing Power 5 football on the same team, but neither knew that dream would eventually come to fruition. Ingle, a star defensive back for the Wolfpack and fellow Dr. Phillips alumnus, offered a suggestion to Fox: “Come play at State.” “I told him I felt I could play at State, but I felt like it was too late for that, with all the COVID going on,” Fox said. “We just got to talking about it, and long story short, I ended up getting

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chugging along at full steam, the MLB — which isn’t utilizing a protective bubble — is plagued by COVID-19. So far, more than 20 games have been canceled — disastrous for an already-shortened 60-game season. Some teams — such as the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals — have seen significant COVID-19 outbreaks, with dozens testing positive. Then, at the collegiate level, several football programs — including Michigan State and Rutgers — have had to be shut down due to spikes of COVID-19, while the Mid-American Conference became the first FBS league to cancel its football season, before the PAC 12 and

Big Ten joined in. Most recently, the NCAA canceled all Division I, II and III fall athletics. Along with the quarantines and cancelations, players from across the country have voiced their concerns about the upcoming season and the safety measures in place not being enough, while some leagues already have canceled their fall seasons. If multi-billion-dollar athletic organizations and the top athletics programs in the country — with all their funding and medical staffing — can’t protect the health of their own players and staff, how do we expect high schools to do so? Schools don’t have the resources to provide a safe, protective bubble such as the NBA or NHL. The risks are

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Dorothy G. Kinaci passed away peacefully in her sleep on Aug. 14, 2020, in Ocoee, Florida. She was born on Feb. 1, 1934, in Manchester, New Hampshire, an only child to her extremely proud parents, Alexander and Evelyn Provencal. At an early age, Dorothy decided she wanted to teach and graduated from Keene Teachers College in 1961, becoming the first college graduate in her family. Being a teacher became a part of her identity, a source of personal pride. She spent most of her career teaching English as a Second Language. In 1962, Dorothy moved with her young family to Istanbul, Turkey, where she spent the better part of 20 years teaching middle school students English at the American Academy for Girls. She was extremely loved and respected by students and colleagues, who stayed in touch with her through the following decades. She returned to the United States in 1982 and continued teaching ESL at several schools in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Teaching was such a passion that she even taught at a minimum-security facility past retirement. Upon finally putting away her red pen, she moved to California and then to Florida. For many years, she continued splitting her time visiting her daughters and family in each of these three states before settling in Florida. Dorothy was extremely proud

of her grandsons and used to joke that raising boys seemed easier than raising her three daughters. She enjoyed an easygoing relationship with each of her grandsons, engaging them in conversation whenever she could, often surprising them with unexpected commentary to get a rise or a laugh out of them. She attended as many of her grandsons’ events as she could, never missing a performance, sporting event, school family day or graduation. She was always their biggest cheerleader. Dorothy had a variety of interests throughout her life. She was a woman of strong faith, attending church weekly and often praying specifically to see her loved ones through challenges. As an avid reader, Dorothy participated in many book groups, enjoying the social side of reading with others. She was a stylish dresser, with an impressive collection of clothes, scarves, earrings and shoes, and prided herself in never having a hair out of place. She had a wonderful sense of humor, and her storytelling was second to none. Dorothy followed the evening news and worked on the daily crossword puzzles diligently. She had a real

appreciation for good food, with lobster and vanilla ice cream among her favorites. She was a big fan of horse races, which she particularly enjoyed attending in person. She also took pleasure in following golf and tennis on TV, surprising others with her knowledge about various athletes. In her younger years, she was an accomplished ballroom dancer, and throughout her life she enjoyed the arts, going to movies and plays. She especially loved musical theater. Dorothy touched countless lives, including her students around the world. She took pride in the many lifelong friendships she had maintained and was much loved and admired. She will be greatly missed by all those who were lucky enough to know her. She is survived by her daughters, Pam Bozkurt, of Florida, Suzan Kinaci and partner, Steve, of New Hampshire, and Filiz Crocker and husband, Robert, of California; her grandsons, Taylan Bozkurt, of Georgia, Andrew Kinaci and his wife, Smitha, of Illinois, and James and Alexander Crocker, of California. Due to the current pandemic, the service will be private. Plans for an online memorial will be announced soon. Arrangements entrusted to Degusipe Funeral Home, Maitland, Florida, degusipe.com. Donations in her name may be made to any of the following: UNICEF (donate.unicef. org), First Book (firstbook.org) or Room to Read (roomtoread. org).

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MYRTLE MADDOX BONER DIED SATURDAY, AUG. 15, 2020

Myrtle Maddox Boner, age 96, of Toccoa, Georgia, formerly of Ocoee, Florida, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. Myrtle was born in Malone, Florida, on Oct. 18, 1923, to Ben and Julia Conrad. In 1941 she married Herman Maddox. After Herman’s military service, the couple settled in Ocoee and raised three children, David, Paul and Iris. Myrtle continued to make Ocoee her home for the next 65 years. She worked in food service at Sunland State Hospital and later at Manheim Auto Auction. She was a member of Starke Lake Baptist Church. Herman passed away in 1970. Later on, Myrtle met and married Richard Boner, becoming stepmom to Kathy, Becky and Ricky. Myrtle and Richard enjoyed travel and were able to take many vacations, bus trips and cruises until his death in 2004. In addition to Herman and Richard, Myrtle was preceded in death by her oldest son, David Maddox, and her grandson, Daniel Maddox. Mark Jason Parezo, 54, of Winter Garden, died Aug. 12, 2020. Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home, Winter Garden. Robert “Robbie” Layne Peters, of Ocoee, died Aug. 9, 2020. Winter Oak Funeral Home & Cremations, Winter Garden .

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Dayna Maddox, of Toccoa, Georgia; daughter, Iris Pearce, of Moss Bluff, Louisiana; stepchildren, Becky Payseur and Ricky Boner; sister, Gertrude Smith, of Columbus, Georgia; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral service for Myrtle will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020, at the Ocoee Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Pritchard officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Myrtle to Starke Lake Baptist Church, P.O. Box 520, Ocoee, FL 34761. Services entrusted to Collison-Gramkow Funeral Home & Crematory, 500 E. Airport Blvd., Sanford, FL. Telephone (407) 322-3213.

Marilyn Russell, 90, died Aug. 7, 2020. Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home, Winter Garden. Vibha Shah died Aug. 10, at Health Central Hospital, Ocoee. DeGusipe Funeral Home & Crematory, West Orange Chapel, Ocoee.

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