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IN THIS ISSUE Ocoee rolls out red carpet for Central Florida Film Fest. PAGE 12A

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Cody Beesley anchors Ocoee High Boys golf.

Johns Lake home tops Winter Garden, Oakland sales.

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OUR TOWN governance by Peter M. Gordon | Contributing Writer + Times launches school fundraiser The West Orange Times has partnered with our area schools with our new Subscribe & Support program The West Orange Times is proud to lend a hand to our local schools through this program. For every subscription started through the form on our website, wotimes.com, the West Orange Times will donate $2.50 of the total subscription cost to the school of your choosing on the list. Once you have completed the form below, a West Orange Times representative will contact you to arrange payment. Annual subscriptions are $21.50 in Orange County and $35 outside of Orange County. To subscribe, visit wotimes.com/ school-fundraiser.

W.G. mayor removes man who refused to stand for the pledge The City Commission also approved spending $6 million of CRA funds to build a new parking garage downtown.

WINTER GARDEN — Mayor John Rees asked police to remove a man from the Aug. 28 City Commission meeting for refusing to stand during the Pledge of Allegiance. More than 50 people attended the meeting, which featured a budget workshop and what was expected to be a vote on the new downtown parking garage. The man, identified as Joseph Rich-

ardson, 51, has asked the city several times to change its invocation policy. Rees, as is customary, asked everyone to stand for the invocation. Richardson sat in the first row, looking at his cell phone. As Commissioner Bobby Olszewski started the prayer, Rees interrupted him and said not everyone was standing. Richardson said, “I don’t

When Richardson did not stand, again stating that he didn’t think it was a requirement, Rees asked Police Chief George Brennan to escort him out of the meeting until the pledge was finished. Brennan approached Richardson, who rose and left. Brennan said Richardson was offered the option to return to the meeting after the pledge, but he left the building instead. He was not arrested.

think I have to.” Rees said he could sit during the invocation but that Richardson would be expected to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. After the invocation, Rees said, “Now, sir, please stand while we do the pledge. You don’t have to say it, but please stand. It’s just not fair to our troops and people overseas, sir.”

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NEW LEADERSHIP by Amy Quesinberry Rhode | Community Editor

Matthew Guernier, of Windermere, recently won first place in the Youth Division of the Orange Audubon Society’s 2014 Kit and Sidney Chertok Nature Photography Contest, with his photograph, titled, “Slither and Scales: Yellow Rat Snake.” He studied photography with instructor Katherine Norton while attending Bridgewater Middle School.

Got any unwanted Halloween costumes? Looking to swap scares with your neighbors? The West Oaks Branch Library is hosting its Halloween Costume Swap. Go green this Halloween and bring your old costumes and accessories for a costume swap. Adult, child and pet costumes and accessories can be dropped through Oct. 4, at the library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Costumes should be clean and in good condition. Any leftover items will be donated. For more, call (407) 8357323.

WO This week’s winner is

Sophia Fitzgibbon See her photo on PAGE 10B.

by Tony Judnich | Staff Writer

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The 1887 Historic Windermere Schoolhouse is on the National Register of Historic Places.

New sign will share story of old school Windermere officials hope to secure a grant to help pay for a sign for the 1887 Historic Windermere Schoolhouse.

+ Student wins photo contest

+ Library hosts costume swap

MARKING THE WAY

WINDERMERE — When Town Council Member John Armstrong was growing up in the 1960s, his father’s former home — the oldest one-room schoolhouse in Orange County — was used as a rental house. But, the history of the small wooden building at 113 W. Seventh Ave., goes way back to the late 1800s.

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Patrice Phillips will manage West Orange Habitat from an office in Oakland. Behind her, a home is being constructed for the Pamela Fikes family on Bethune Avenue in Winter Garden.

FRESH FACE West Orange Habitat for Humanity recently announced Patrice Phillips as its new executive director. She comes ready to work.

WINTER GARDEN — Patrice Phillips sure can swing a hammer, and there’s a house in Pine Hills as proof of her handiwork. The new executive director of West Orange Habitat for Humanity was first introduced to the international, non-profit Christian housing ministry three years ago, when she served on Habitat’s Women Build Committee in Orlando. Earlier this year, she and a team of women helped construct a house through this annual endeavor. Not only did she tackle the nails with a hammer, but also, she grabbed a nail gun to get business done. “I challenged myself, because I’m terrified of

heights, and I got on the second floor and used a nail gun,” Phillips said. “That’s what Women Build does — it empowers you.” It is with this confidence that Phillips will operate West Orange Habitat for Humanity as the affiliate’s first executive director. The local chapter, one of 67 in the state, started in 1990 and had been run by a board of directors for 24 years. It recently created Phillips’ position, and she is the only paid professional staff member. Alberto Herran, president of West Orange Habitat, said when the board decided to hire an executive director, he knew immediately he wanted Phillips considered for

MEAL DEAL West Orange Habitat for Humanity will hold a fundraising breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, at the Bella Room, 12100 W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden. The keynote speaker is U.S. Rep. Daniel Webster. Guest speakers are Barbara Inman, chief executive officer for Florida’s 67 Habitat affiliates; Nicholas Shannin, the job. “She’s very involved with non-profits, and she was involved with Habitat for Humanity, so she had extensive experience working with Habitat,”

of The Shannin Law Firm; and Lee Goldberg, of GCI Realty. The breakfast is free, but those attending will be asked to make a financial donation. To host a table, call Patrice Phillips at (407) 952-5148.

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by Tony Judnich | Staff Writer

Ocoee to consider fire department merger City commissioners will decide whether to combine the fire service with the county at their Sept. 16 meeting.

Herran said. “From my experience knowing her, she knew how to fundraise.” Prior to coming to West

Ocoee resident Hope Freeman told Ocoee city commissioners Aug. 27, about how city firefighters saved her daughter’s life after her daughter was kicked in the face by a horse. “I like the small-town atmosphere of Ocoee and how Ocoee looks out for Ocoee,” she said. Other residents also spoke highly of the city’s firefighters and their service. They shared their

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COMMUNITYCALENDAR THURSDAY, SEPT. 4 Learn to Paint — takes place from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursdays, at Silver Star Recreation Center, 2801 N. ApopkaVineland Road, Orlando. All ages welcome; suitable for homeschooled youth. Preregistration is required; space is limited. Cost is $2 per class. (407) 254-9250. Life Coaching Seminar — 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 4851 S. ApopkaVineland Road, Orlando. The seminar will be held in building B, room 201. The church is offering this free, interactive class for participants to engage in personal discovery and bridge the gap between desires and realization of goals. To register, call (407) 876-4991, Ext. 250. Oakland Neighborhood Watch — meets at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 4, at the Town of Oakland Meeting Hall, 221 N. Arrington St., Oakland Guest speaker Glenn Peroni, a certified arborist, will discuss tree safety. Judy Rosser, jar4@embarqmail.com. Origami Club — takes place from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Thursdays, at Silver Star Recreation Center, 2801 N. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando. Ages 5 to 14. Preregistration is required; space is limited. Free. (407) 2549250.

include backpacks, notebooks and other school supplies to prepare foster children for learning. CBC also is collecting headphones, dictionaries and scientific calculators for students in need. West Orange Republican Women’s September Luncheon — takes place at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, at at Windermere Country Club, 2710 Butler Bay Drive N., Windermere. Membership in WORW is not required, but a luncheon reservation is necessary to attend. Price is $18 per person. Email WORW.federated@gmail.com or call Carolyn Sparks, (407) 248-9559.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 5 Intro to Digital Photography — 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Learn how to compose and frame a shot and experiment with ISO, shutter speed and aperture settings on a DSLR camera. Recommended for adults; registration is required. For more information, call (407) 8357323.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 6

Orange County Retired Educators Association — meets at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, at College Park United Methodist Church, 644 W. Princeton St., Orlando Welcome reception and program for new retirees and returning members. Anyone who has worked in education is invited to join. Visit ocrea-fl.org or call (407) 677-0446. Supplies for Foster Children — takes place through Monday, Sept. 15, at any Community Based Care of Central Florida location. Donations can

Drive-In Movie — takes place at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at Winter Garden Branch Library, 805 E. Plant St., Winter Garden. (407) 835-7323. Turn the library into a drive-in movie theater. Create your very own car and watch the new blockbuster, “Muppets Most Wanted.” Ages 6 to 12. (407) 835-7323. Insect Safari — noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machette Trail. Join entomologist Christy LeDuc for a lecture about wood devouring insects and the work they do at the preserve. She also will lead a safari to hunt for insects of all kinds. For more information, call (407) 905-0054. JiggleMan — 11 a.m.

Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Windermere Library, 530 Main St. Children and families will be amazed by the jumping, joking, juggling JiggleMan. Seating is limited; registration is required. To register, call (407) 835-7323. Machines, Motion and Engineering — 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Use K’NEX construction system to build machines such as transmissions, drag racers, cranes, rocket launchers and more. This event is open to anyone ages eight and older. All participants must register to attend by calling (407) 835-7323. Orlando City Soccer Chamber Night — 7:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at ESPN Wide World of Sports, 700 S. Victory Way, Kissimmee. The Orlando City Soccer Club will hold its West Orange Chamber Night and will play against the Richmond Kickers. For more information, contact Brian Paul at (407) 480-4711. Orlando Health Pet Therapy — takes place at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at Winter Garden Branch Library, 805 E. Plant St., Winter Garden. Meet some furry professionals and their handlers from Orlando Health. Learn how they make a difference in the lives of the patients at Orlando Health. (407) 835-7323. The Incredible Mr. Bob — 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Mr. Bob will captivate and entertain his audience with his unique juggling routine filled with audience participation. Seating is limited; registration is required. To register, call (407) 835-7323.

To publicize your event in our Community Calendar, please send by mail: 720 S. Dillard St. Winter Garden, FL 34787; or by email: news@wotimes.com. Photos are welcome. Deadline is noon Thursday.

BEST BET SoBo Art Exhibition — 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, at the SoBo Art Gallery, 127 S. Boyd St., Winter Garden. The Winter Garden Art Association will present an opening reception for the “Design, Depth and Dimension” exhibit, featuring works with a three-dimensional quality through Sept. 28. For more information, call (407) 347-7996.

of yoga-based exercises and a healing dose of literature read aloud. This program is for ages 18 and older and emphasizes breathing exercises, stretching and reading to expand both body and mind. No prior experience is needed. To register, call Sandy Mayer at (407) 835-7323. Get Fit Kids — 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 8, at the Windermere Library, 530 Main St. Children ages 5 to 12 can join LA Fitness for a morning workout, fun stories and giveaways. For more information, call (407) 835-7323. Software for Businesses — 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Learn about free, open-source office productivity applications, such as Impress, Writer, Calc and Scribus. To register, call (407) 835-7323. Weird Science — takes place from 4 to 5 p.m. Mondays, at Silver Star Recreation Center, 2801 N. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando. Ages 5 to 14. Pre-registration is required; space is limited. Cost is $2 per class. (407) 254-9250.

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TUESDAY, SEPT. 9

Body and Books — 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Monday, Sept. 8, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Experience the health benefits

Counsel for Caregivers — takes place at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the West Oaks Branch Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. This series

is presented by OCLS and Orange County’s Commission on Aging. Registration required. Call (407) 836.7446 to register or e-mail officeonaging@ocfl.net. Drive-In Movie — takes place at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, at West Oaks Branch Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee Turn the library into a drive-in movie theater. Create your very own car and watch the new blockbuster “Muppets Most Wanted.” Ages 6 to 12. (407) 835-7323. Kids in the Kitchen — takes place from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, at Silver Star Recreation Center, 2801 N. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando. Ages 5 to 14. Preregistration is required; space is limited. Cost is $5 per class. (407) 254-9250.

WED., SEPT. 10 Citizenship Inspired — takes place at 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 10, 17 and 24, at West Oaks Branch Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. During this program, students meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. Registration required. Register online at ocls.info, by phone at (407) 835-7323. Restaurant Night at Uno’s — takes place all day Wednesday, Sept. 10, at Uno Chicago Grill in Winter Garden Village, 3167

Daniels Road. Oakland Avenue Charter School encourages families to come out and help raise money for the school by presenting the school coupon to the server. Up to 20% of each bill will be donated. Coupons will be sent through email and are available in the school’s front office. (407) 877-2039. Town Hall Meeting — 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, at Ocoee City Hall, 150 N. Lakeshore Drive. Orange County Property Appraiser Rick Singh will allow residents a chance to ask questions about their 2014 property assessments and TRIM notices. (407) 836.5044.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 11 Candlelight Vigil — 7 p.m. Thursday, September 11, at the 9/11 Memorial behind Town Hall, 520 Main St., Windermere. Mayor Gary Bruhn will help lead a candlelight service at dusk before the memorial that holds a piece of steel from the World Trade Center. (407) 876-1732. Divergent Screening — takes place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at Winter Garden Branch Library, 805 E. Plant St., Winter Garden. (407) 8357323. Intro to Jewelry Making with Elizabeth McKinney — takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at the Winter Garden Art Association, 127 South Boyd St. Cost is $20 per member; $30 per non-member. For more, call (407) 347-7996.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 12 Fall Book Sale — takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, at Windermere Branch Library, 530 Main St., Windermere. Browse a wide range of materials including books, CD books, DVDs, CDs and more. For more information, call (407) 835-7323.

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election by Tony Judnich | Staff Writer

POPULAR PLACE by Tony Judnich | Staff Writer

County endorses half-penny sales tax The sales surtax is expected to generate $2 billion for Orange County Public Schools in the next 10 years.

Ocoee’s Lakeshore Center opened last February, at 150 N. Lakeshore Drive.

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Community Center booming with activity Ocoee officials anticipate collecting $129,108 in center revenue this fiscal year, a 277% increase from the $34,252 they received a year ago. OCOEE — For the month of August, the city of Ocoee-owned Lakeshore Center was rented for four weddings, two Sweet Sixteen celebrations, a church banquet and a meeting. And overall, city officials have rented the facility about 50 times since it opened last February, Ocoee Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Hayes said. “It’s going well,” City Manager Rob Frank said about the center. “It’s rented out far in advance.” The $2.3 million, 8,500-square-foot facility — which serves as the city’s community center — stands at 150 N. Lakeshore Drive, next to Starke Lake. Ocoee’s former, 36-year-old community center stood in this spot until it was demolished to make way for the new one. Now, in several ways, the existing facility is overshadowing its predecessor. For example, Ocoee officials anticipate collecting $129,108 in community center revenue this fiscal year, a 277% increase from the $34,252 they received from renting out the old center in fiscal 2013. The total earnings include money collected from renters of the adjacent, historic Withers-Maguire House, the grounds of Bill Breeze Park and other parts of the lakefront area. In fiscal 2015, which starts Oct. 1, city officials anticipate receiving $149,160 in rental revenue. “I would say we’ve been pleased with the rentals of the center and the house,” Hayes said. “The increase (in revenue) is mainly due to the fact that we’re charging more for (the new center) than we did for the

Nearly two-thirds of Orange County voters endorsed a local-option, half-penny sales surtax that will benefit Orange County Public Schools. Sixty-four percent of early voters, absentee-ballot voters and those who voted during the Aug. 26 primary election day approved the extension. That means the county’s sales tax will remain 6.5% until 2025. And extending the life of the tax by 10 years is expected to provide $2 billion, which will be used to renovate 59 county schools and provide technology upgrades. West Orange County schools that will benefit from the voter-approved extension of the local-option, half-penny sales surtax include Westside Tech, Maxey and Oak Hill elementary schools and Lakeview and Southwest middle schools.

“People are seeing the value of having great facilities and great programs,” said Orange County Public School Board Member Pam Gould, who represents West Orange County. “While there is always room for improvement, we are valuing education in Central Florida.” OCPS Superintendent Barbara Jenkins thanked the voters for their support. “All of our students deserve the best learning environment on secure campuses with 21st century technology in their classrooms,” Jenkins said in a statement. “Now, we’ll be able to provide that.” Without voter approval, the original half-penny tax that began in 2003 would have expired next year. Since it was instituted, the tax has provided money for the renovation or rebuilding of more than 90 schools. They include West Orange schools such as Dr. Phillips and Ev-

THE RESULTS U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 10 William Ferree 18.48% Michael McKenna 45.93% Shayan Modarres 35.59%

(DEM) 2,123 5,279 4,090

GOVERNOR/LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR (REP) Yinka Abosede Adeshina 1.81% 824 Elizabeth Cuevas-Neunder 10.87% 4,952 Rick Scott 87.32% 39,730 GOVERNOR/LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR (DEM) Charlie Crist 77.08% 39,230 Nan H. Rich 22.92% 11,663

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The historic Withers-Maguire House is open for free tours from 6-8 p.m. on the third Friday of every month.

RENTAL RATES

Rental rates for the house include residential rates of $40 per hour and non-residential rates of $50 per hour. For more Ocoee facility rental information, visit ocoeelakeshorecenter.com or call (407) 877-5803.

old community center. The old center was renting for approximately $50 an hour, and this building we’re renting from anywhere to $1,000 to $1,250 for a sixhour block.” The Lakeshore Center features a wide porch, an outdoor plaza, a modern catering kitchen, a meeting room and a specialized audio-visual system. The building can accommodate groups of up to 300 people, or more than twice the capacity of the old community center. The Withers-Maguire House can be rented for wedding preparations,

business meetings and other activities. Built in 1888, the two-story house has Florida Heart-pine floors throughout the interior and a large, wrap-around porch. The city purchased the house in 1979 and meticulously restored it. Frank said city workers rearranged items in the house about 18 months ago to make it more accessible. “It was hard to rent it before, because there were period pieces in the living and dining rooms,” he said. “We moved them to the second floor and made it more of a museum upstairs. Downstairs, we set up tables to make it better for meetings and group activities. It’s been about a year now that it’s been open to the public for rentals.” Rental rates for the house include residential rates of $40 per hour and non-residential rates of $50 per hour. For more Ocoee facility rental information, visit ocoeelakeshorecenter.com or call (407) 877-5803. Contact Tony Judnich at tjudnich@wotimes.com.

ATTORNEY GENERAL (DEM) George Sheldon 53.31% 24,007 Perry E. Thurston 46.69% 21,020 STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 12 (REP) Edward DeAguilera 54.62% 5,753 Fritz Jackson Seide 45.38% 4,779 STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 12 (DEM) Gary Siplin 35.88% 8,607 Geraldine F. Thompson 64.12% 15,371 STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 44 (REP) Eric Eisnaugle 84.7% 6,689 Stephen Facella 15.3% 1,208 CLERK OF THE COURTS (DEM) James (Jimmy) Auffant 30.62% 14,018 Tiffany Moore Russell 69.38% 31,773 CIRCUIT JUDGE 9 GROUP 10 Norberto Katz 40.55% 40,165 Kim Shepard 59.45% 58,883 CIRCUIT JUDGE 9 GROUP 12 Frank George 32.69% 31,748 Margaret Schreiber 67.31% 65,398 CIRCUIT JUDGE 9 GROUP Harold M. Bacchus Elaine Barbour James Timothy Hetz

18 17.2% 16,685 69.53% 67,473 13.28% 12,889

ans high schools, Ocoee, MetroWest, Palm Lake and Windermere elementary schools and Gotha Middle School. Voters in the primary election also: • Chose Republican incumbent Gov. Rick Scott to face Democrat Charlie Crist in the governor’s race that will be decided in the Nov. 4 General Election; • Picked Democrat incumbent Geraldine Thompson and Republican Edward DeAguilera to square off in the General Election for the state Senate District 12 seat, which represents cities such as Ocoee and Winter Garden; • Chose Bryan Nelson as county commissioner for District 2, which includes Ocoee; and • Elected Diana Tennis, of Orlando, over Patricia Strowbridge, of Windermere, for the Circuit Judge 9, Group 32 seat.

CIRCUIT JUDGE 9 GROUP 37 Gino Feliciani 35.36% 33,531 Scott Polodna 64.64% 61,283 COUNTY JUDGE GROUP 10 Ken Barlow 36.44% 35,083 Tina Caraballo 45.05% 43,373 Blaine McChesney 18.5% 17,807 COUNTY JUDGE GROUP 15 Brian Duckworth 64.97% 63,056 Will Jay 35.03% 33,992 SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 1 Joie Cadle 50.2% Joshua Katz 49.8%

7,411 7,345

SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 2 Daryl Flynn 63.59% Phil Stump 36.41%

8,900 5,096

SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 3 Chadwick Hardee 17.21% Regina Hellinger 26.32% Linda Kobert 44.15% J. Rocha 12.32%

2,449 3,743 6,281 1,751

COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT 2 Prince Brown 4.38% Greg Jackson 9.67% Alvin Moore 18.57% Bryan Nelson 48.67% Patricia Rumph 18.37% Write-in 0.33%

854 1,888 3,623 9,494 3,586 63

COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT 4 Euri Cerrud 11.02% 1,689 Maribel Gomez Cordero 22.79% 3,497 Jennifer Thompson 65.65% 10,077 Write-in 0.54% 81 COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT 6 Lawanna Gelzer 5.59% Homer Hartage 11.67% Victoria Siplin 28.54% Derrick “Shine” Wallace 20.89% Roberta Walton 15.42% Virginia Whittington 17.89%

753 1,572 3,843 2,813 2,077 2,409

CIRCUIT JUDGE 9 GROUP 30 Orley Burey 20.24% 19,225 Kevin B. Weiss 79.76% 75,727

SPECIAL REFERENDUM: HALF-CENT TAX Yes 63.95% 70,049 No 36.05% 40,047

CIRCUIT JUDGE 9 GROUP 32 Patricia Strowbridge 47.83% 47,418 Diana Tennis 52.17% 51,722

SPECIAL REFERENDUM: EARNED SICK TIME Yes 63.94% 70,584 No 36.06% 39,809

CIRCUIT JUDGE 9 GROUP 33 Heather Pinder Rodriguez 62.89% 61,230 Roger Scott 37.11% 36,129

ORANGE COUNTY VOTER TURNOUT Registered Voters 715,403 Ballots Cast 116,833 Voter Turnout 16.33%

CIRCUIT JUDGE 9 GROUP 35 Bradford D. Fisher 29.4% 28,496 Janet C. Thorpe 70.6% 68,441

eyes in the sky by Tony Judnich | Staff Writer

Ocoee commissioners to discuss red-light camera policy CAMERA LOCATIONS Ocoee has eight red light cameras stationed at six intersections: • Northbound and southbound Maguire Road at State Road 50 (Colonial Drive) • Northbound Blackwood Avenue at State Road 50 • Northbound Clarke Road at A.D. Mims Road • Southbound Clarke Road at White Road • East- and westbound State Road 438 (Silver Star Road) at Clarke Road • Northbound OcoeeApopka Road at S.R. 438

OCOEE — At its Sept. 16 meeting, the Ocoee City Commission plans to discuss whether to continue fining drivers who make illegal right-hand turns at the city’s six intersections equipped with red-light cameras. Such violations occur when a driver rolls through the turn without first stopping at the red light. The commission voted 4-1 at its Aug. 19 meeting to extend the contract with American Traffic Solutions —the Scottsdale, Ariz.-based company that provides the cameras — for another two years, to Dec. 2, 2016. Commissioner Rusty Johnson dissented. “I feel the right-turn on red (violation) has become too much of an easy way to

give a ticket,” Johnson said. “I have a problem with the redlight camera on a right-hand turn.” Commissioners later agreed to bring back this issue next month. The city began using redlight cameras in July 2009. Since then, Mayor Scott Vandergrift has been cited twice for red-light infractions. “We all drive mindlessly,” Vandergrift said at the meeting. “I’m one of them. I got caught.” He said one of the biggest complaints he hears from the community is about drivers speeding through neighborhoods. Commissioner Joel Keller said he wants to stop accidents caused by people

driving straight through red lights but is not as concerned about those turning right. “The right turn on red — I don’t have a problem with that,” he said. “It’s not as flagrant and not as serious (as straight red-light runners). With the right-hand turns, they are slowing down and looking for traffic.” Commissioner Rosemary Wilsen voiced support for continuing to fine drivers who make illegal right-hand turns. She recalled how a driver who was turning right at a city intersection while talking on a cell phone nearly hit her as she was walking.

WHAT IT WILL COST YOU

A driver who is caught running a red light — either by

flying through an intersection or making a right-hand turn without stopping first — could receive a $158 fine. Of that, the state receives $87 and Ocoee receives $71. “If you don’t pay the $158 within the first 30 days, it becomes a uniform traffic citation, and then you have to deal with the state,” City Manager Rob Frank said Aug. 21. “It becomes an actual traffic ticket, and the fine becomes $277.” The city has collected about $950,000 in fines so far this fiscal year, Frank said. Almost half of the total, or $456,000,

is paid to American Traffic Solutions for the city’s eight cameras, at a rate of $4,750 per camera per month. The remainder of the fine revenue is put in the city’s general fund. The state’s share of the money is used for research to cure paralysis. “We have to run the whole program,” Frank said about the camera system. “We have police review the tickets. A lot of them are dismissed when an officer looks at it.” Contact Tony Judnich at tjudnich@wotimes. com.

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IN OTHER NEWS • Commissioners approved unanimously a site plan for Plant Street Market at 426 W. Plant St. Community Development Director Ed Williams said, “This is a project we’re all very excited about.” • The commission postponed until Sept. 11 the second reading of an ordinance to rezone about 14.14 acres of West Orange outparcels near Winter Garden Vineland Road to planned commercial development. The developer agreement wasn’t signed in time for the commission to consider the matter at this meeting. • Commissioners passed on its second reading an ordinance to rezone about 10.475 acres south of SunRidge Boulevard, north of Black Lake, east of Avalon Road, and west of Siplin Road from city No Zoning to city R-1 single-family residential. Williams said it wasn’t financially feasible to develop more than one house on the property. It contains some environmentally protected wetlands, and it’s very difficult to run sewer and water lines there. The developer intends to market it as an estate. • The commission approved unanimously to enter into a fair-share agreement with Tilden Groves Holding Corporation to help fund the cost of making SunRidge Boulevard a four-lane road. • Commissioners approved unanimously entering into a mitigation agreement with the Orange County School Board and Sift Oaks Investment LLC for Canopy Oaks Subdivision. The developer agreed to pay $98,813 in mitigation fees and $319,500 in capacity reservation fees over time because West Orange High School is over-capacity. • The commission approved unanimously a site plan for the Shoppes at Lake Butler to build a 3,288-square-foot retail/ bank building and a 2,000-square-foot restaurant with drive-thru.

MAYOR / PAGE 1 Later in the meeting, Community Development Director Ed Williams said he wanted to make a personal comment before he presented his business to the commission. He thanked the mayor for the respect he showed U.S. veterans by escorting Richardson out of the meeting.

DOWNTOWN PARKING GARAGE

City commissioners took a big step toward shaping the future of downtown Winter Garden at their Aug. 28 meeting. They voted 5-1 to authorize spending $6 million of Community Redevelopment Association funds to build a three-story, four-level parking garage on the site of the downtown parking lot on Tremaine Street between Boyd Street and Lakeview Avenue. Rees voted against the project. Because the commission was acting officially as the CRA at the time of the vote, CRA Chairman Larry Cappleman was allowed to vote, which accounts for the six votes. More than 50 people attended the meeting, and many applauded after the measure passed. “It’s a great thing for the city and will lead to economic development for decades to come,” said Commissioner Bobby Olszewski. During the commission meeting on Aug. 14, City Manager Mike Bollhoefer and Cappleman cited the lack of easily available parking as one of the biggest obstacles to downtown’s growth and sustainability. The CRA board unanimously recom-

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mended the Tremaine Street location prior to the Aug. 14 meeting, and the Downtown Merchants Association and Garden Theatre sent letters of support. Rees originally favored a location for the garage on the north side of downtown. In response to a question from Olszewski, Bollhoefer outlined some obstacles in that area. The city does not currently own the land and would have to negotiate with the property owner or use eminent-domain power to take it. The site also may have environmental issues that could delay construction. Winter Garden already owns the Tremaine Street location, and because a parking lot already exists on that site, Bollhoefer said there likely would be no environmental issues that could derail development. Commissioners Bob Buchanan and Kent Makin spoke in favor of the Tremaine Street location. Resident Tim Maddalena, who lives near the Tremaine Street location, spoke against the garage at both commission meetings. “The garage will be as big or bigger than City Hall,” he said,. “It will be the south side’s largest building. Who is the CRA? There are two people in the CRA that own buildings bordering the north side of the parking lot. This may be legal, but this smacks of a conflict of interest.” Maddalena also argued that the city didn’t need the additional parking. Nick Farrell, who lives on Lakeview Street one block away, said he was concerned that the garage would be a “large, not frequently used structure.” He said he expected there would be more light and noise but that he understood that “we all bought into this when we bought near downtown.” Bollhoefer said part of the plan for the garage included alterations to the surrounding streets to improve traffic flow while minimizing light, noise, and impact to local residents. Bollhoefer said if the street improvements were bundled with the garage, the total cost would be in the $10 million range, and the city would be eligible for up to $2 million in tax credits from the state. The plans include active community spaces in and around the garage to attract pedestrians. Walker Parking Consultants will be hired to prepare and distribute the design/ build documents and help the city manage the bid and construction process. Commissioner Makin said a growing downtown will bring more revenue into the city and enable the commission to keep millage rates low.

CITY BUDGET

The meeting opened with a workshop on the proposed fiscal year 2014-15 budget, conducted by Finance Director Laura Zielonka. The city expects revenue to rise to more than $28 million in the next budget year — mainly due to increases in ad valorem tax revenue and increased intergovernmental revenue resulting mainly from increased sales tax revenues. The city did not increase taxes. Orange County’s property appraisals showed property values in Winter Garden increased by about 10%. Sales tax revenue also increased. Bollhoefer wrote in his budget summary to commissioners that the 2014-15 budget was projected to be $28,040,890. Winter Garden spends 50% of its budget on public safety. Bollhoefer plans to hire four additional police officers next year and build another fire station to serve its growing population. The city also plans a 3% costof-living increase for its employees. Employees can expect a 6% rise in their health insurance costs. Parks and recreation had the largest percentage increase of any department, due to the capital expenses required for the Tucker Ranch Heritage Park and improvements to Little League fields, Braddock Park and other sites.

SCHOOL / PAGE 1 In addition to serving as a school, the structure was the headquarters for the local board of trade, and a women’s club, Union Church, polling place and social meeting hall. Outside of the building are a well and a citrus grove that are as old as the schoolhouse. And in the back stands a 1930s New Deal, Works Progress Administration outhouse. Now, town officials are getting closer to obtaining a durable, two-sided sign that will help tell the story of this historical treasure. “(The schoolhouse) might be one of the oldest buildings in Orange County,” said Theresa Schretzmann-Myers, secretary of the Windermere Historical Preservation Board. Although a temporary sign outside of the building lists the structure as being from 1890, research has found that its back to at least 1887. The 1887 Historic Windermere Schoolhouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. Schretzmann-Myers spent the last two years at the Orange County Regional History Center, in Orlando, finding documentation on the schoolhouse. The records were needed to apply for a $1,055 grant from the Florida Department of State Division of Historical Resources, Bureau of Historic Preservation. If approved, the grant will pay for half of the $2,110 cost of the sign, and town funds would pay the other half, Town Manager Robert Smith said. He said officials could find out in a couple of months whether the grant application has been approved. If it is, the sign could be ready for installation sometime next year, Smith said. The Historical Preservation Board is raising money to rehabilitate the interior of the schoolhouse, purchase a hand pump for the original well and replenish the citrus grove. The overall site is less than an acre. Town officials and board members hope to later host field trips for local students to the schoolhouse, where the children will learn what it was like to attend school in the late 1800s and early 1900s. For example, students back then used to sit on orange crates while learning their lessons, Schretzmann-Myers said.

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Side one of the sign would

WHAT IS HABITAT? Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian ministry founded on the conviction that “every man, woman and child should have a decent, safe and affordable place to live.” There are more than 1,400 local affiliates in the United States and more than 70 national organizations around the world. Habitat has helped to build or repair more than 800,000 houses and serve more than four million people worldwide. Families receiving a Habitat home are expected to invest hundreds of hours of “sweat equity” in building their house and others.

HABITAT / PAGE 1 Orange, Phillips spent two years as the development officer for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Orlando, successfully completing several fundraising projects that raised more than $250,000. She’s eager to do the same in West Orange County, where 29 houses have been built for low-income families in Winter Garden and Oakland. In 2015, the local Habitat has committed to building four houses, two of which will be in partnership with St. Luke’s United Methodist Church of Windermere. The church has pledged $250,000 during

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In this 1890 photo, children and adults pose next to the 1887 Historic Windermere Schoolhouse. Mike Sheen, who provided the photo to the Windermere Historical Preservation Board, said the girl standing on the right in the back row is his grandmother, Jessica Sarah Griffin (her later married name was Jessie Griffin Sheen). She was the daughter of Lawrence Jefferson Griffin and Julia Elizabeth Clarke Griffin. include details about the schoolhouse’s building materials. For example, “Local people built the board and batten structure of locally milled heartwood from the Florida Long Leaf Pine and installed a metal roof,” according to Preservation Board information. “Early teachers educated generations of settlers and town builders within these humble walls.” The first students were in grades K through 12 and the children of citrus grove owners, workers and farm hands, the marker would explain. The building stopped serving as a schoolhouse in 1916, when the larger schoolhouse complex was built at the corner of Main Street and Sixth Avenue. Side two of the sign describes how, in 1918, Lloyd and Minnie Armstrong acquired the schoolhouse and surrounding property from real-estate developer Cal Palmer. The Armstrong family created a cracker-style structure by attaching two sleeping wings and a broad covered porch, and the schoolhouse became the heart of their home as the kitchen and dining room. Eight of the nine Armstrong children, including John Armstrong’s father, were raised here. John Armstrong’s aunt, Eunice Armstrong-Parramore, acquired the property after the death of her parents, and she and Manual “Perry” Parramore deeded it as a historic legacy to the Town of Windermere in the

the next five years and will help build two houses a year on the east side of Winter Garden. Two homes are underway on Bethune Avenue. The framing is up on the first house, for Pamela Fikes, her daughter and her granddaughter. Down the street, a lot has been cleared for Naomi Carbajal and her son and daughter. Phillips, an Apopka resident, will manage the organization at an office in Oakland; she said she is excited to work in the town. Oakland officials expect to break ground in late September on a new version of the Little White House on Tubb Street near Town Hall. The original building was demolished last year, after it was determined renovations would be too costly. The town and West Orange Habitat are partnering to construct the building, which will be used as Phillips’ office, as well as public space for concessions, restrooms, a small office and a large room to be used for conferences or to display art or historic artifacts. This space also will be used for Habitat officials to meet with families that are receiving a house and to host classes. All families must take 20 homeowner-education workshops as part of their agreement. “This will give us a chance to engage with families on a more regular basis,” Phillips said. “We can also meet with businesses or people who

1980s. The additions were removed in 2000, and the structure was restored to its original form. In 2011, residents successfully campaigned against a plan — supported by most of the Town Council — to move the schoolhouse between the library and Town Hall. Schretzmann-Myers said some of the council members claimed the schoolhouse would be safer and more visible in the new location. But the real reason they supported the move, she said, was because a developer of a proposed plannedunit development wanted the original schoolhouse site for a parking lot. On Jan. 3, 2012, Windermere voters overwhelmingly passed a charter amendment to preserve the schoolhouse at its original spot.

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John Armstrong, council liaison for the Historical Preservation Board, said his father — also named John Armstrong — was the only one of the nine Armstrong children who was born in the schoolhouse/home. “He was born in 1921, in the addition,” he said. “The rest were born in North Carolina.” Armstrong recalled his aunts and uncles telling stories of how they loved growing up in Windermere because of the seven lakes that surrounded them. “Back then, Windermere was even less built up,” Armstrong said. “But the schoolhouse wasn’t really impres-

DONATIONS WANTED One of the easiest ways to help the local Habitat is by donating unwanted items to the West Orange Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 114 S. Dillard St., Winter Garden. The store generates income to pay Phillips’ salary and build more houses. Donations can include furniture, housewares, gym equipment, appliances and building supplies. “If anyone is renovating their home, we’ll take toilets, cabinets, anything they’re getting rid of, to sell in the Restore,” Phillips said. “We never put them in Habitat homes; they get new items.” Hotels and restaurants have given furniture and materials to Habitat after remodeling. When a local hotel donated a pile of safes, she said, they sold within 20 minutes of putting them on the floor. want to learn more about Habitat. We’re making West Orange Habitat open to the public.” As executive director, Phillips is charged with fundraising and making sure Habitat International’s guidelines are followed and the mission statement is carried out. “We fit our focus on what

sive to them. It was their kitchen, and it wasn’t really historical.” The possible relocation of the schoolhouse in 2011, however, stirred something inside him. “That’s when I got involved in politics,” said Armstrong, who began his first two-year term on the council in 2012. “We fought to keep it on its historical site. That was my family’s purpose (in donating the property to the town).” Windermere native Roger Seidner, 88, said his father and former Windermere Town Council Member, Frances L. Seidner, attended school at the 1887 schoolhouse for about two years, from around 1913-1915. “His sister and her husband had the first store in Windermere,” Seidner said. “He was staying with them when he went to school. It was small, but probably more efficient than some of the schools that we have now.” Seidner’s mother, Jessie White-Seidner, taught at the larger 1916 school from 1927 to 1930 and from 1936 until she retired in the 1960s. Roger Seidner attended the 1916 school and served as pastor of the old Windermere Union Church from 1968 to 1988. “(The preservation of the schoolhouse) means more to the Armstrong family,” Seidner said. “I have had memorial services for half a dozen members of that family.” Contact Tony Judnich at tjudnich@wotimes.com.

WISH LIST Phillips has a long list of needs for the West Orange organization: • Board members and community leaders who want to get involved in Habitat • Partners and corporate sponsors • A general contractor interested in donating his or her services to build the Habitat office in Oakland. • Donated lots or houses or lots that can be purchased. • Vehicles • Someone with ideas for revamping the ReStore to make it more customer-friendly. • Females to participate in next spring’s Women Build campaign. “In Orlando, I raised $160,000 with about 300 women, and I know the women of West Orange can do better,” Phillips said.

that particular area’s needs are,” she said. She’s looking forward to getting in her new office and recognizing the West Orange affiliate’s 25th anniversary. “We’re going to celebrate all year long,” she said. Contact Amy Quesinberry Rhode at aqrhode@wotimes. com.

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STATION / PAGE 1 thoughts as the commission considered whether the city should consolidate its fire department operations with the Orange County Fire Rescue Department. Commissioners plan to decide the issue at their Sept. 16 meeting. Many Ocoee residents who spoke at the meeting opposed such a consolidation, which county Fire Chief Otto Drozd III said could save the city about $2.45 million. The potential savings would come from lower emergency medical services’ fees and decreased, overall expenses, he said. City officials asked the county last October about studying the feasibility of such a merger. However, former Ocoee firefighter Ben Buckner cautioned commissioners about relinquishing the department’s independence. “Once you give it up, it’s hard to get back,” he said. “Our (fire trucks) will get run out of the city, they will move our stations, and our workers will leave.”

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Drozd said he grew up next to a fire station and knows the value of a hometown fire station. “We would be fully accountable to the residents of Ocoee, the mayor, city commission and city manager, just as your hometown fire department is today,” he said. “We would keep every Ocoee fire department employee on the job, at the same rate of pay.” Those workers would receive new promotion and training opportunities, would be able to decide whether they want to stay in the area or transfer, and would be free to stick with the city’s retirement plan or switch to the county’s, Drozd said. “They would still be your hometown firefighters,” he said. Mergers are nothing new for county fire-rescue:

BY THE NUMBERS $2.45M: Potential savings by merging Ocoee’s fire department with Orange County. Four: The average response time, in minutes, of both departments to emergencies. 47: The number of employees currently in Ocoee’s department. 1,100: The number of employees in the Orange County Fire Rescue Department. Drozd said it was formed when 14 fire-services organizations combined into one. Ocoee has close to 50 fire department employees — many of whom are currently in negotiations with the city on a new contract — while the county has more than 1,100. The county also has more fire stations and more equipment, which Drozd said would benefit Ocoee in a merger. Average response times of both Ocoee and county fire-rescue personnel to emergency calls is about four minutes. “The benefit of the merger would be that we would be stronger together than apart,” he said. But, Buckner said staff and equipment from other fire departments — including those in the county and Winter Garden — already help Ocoee when needed. Commissioner Rusty Johnson asked Drozd how could he guarantee that Ocoee fire department employees would stay working in Ocooe and that no city fire stations would be closed in a possible consolidation. “You would have full control, and I would put the guarantees in writing,” Drozd said. Commissioner Rosemary Wilsen asked Drozd if a merger would mean the closure of the county’s fire stations that border the city. “No,” Drozd replied. “We need all of the stations that

are surrounding Ocoee. We’re really looking at growth on the west side, so it’s likely there will be more units added in the future.” In response to questions from Commissioner Joel Keller, Drozd said details about the city’s current fire station and equipment leases would be worked out in any merger agreement.

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But, many Ocoee residents at the meeting still were not convinced of the value of consolidating. “For us to see the fire department go to the county would be a huge disservice to the citizens,” Ocoee resident Andy Anderson told the commission. “You would lose control. We look to you to provide the services we expect. We hope you guys make the right decision and keep the fire department.” Another resident asked commissioners if they wanted the $2 million in potential savings from a merger so they could install sewer lines in Ocoee’s downtown, a project city officials have said is necessary to attract new businesses. That assumption is just a rumor, Mayor Scott Vandergrift said. Johnson added that installing sewer lines downtown “would be way more than $2 million. But, I know that to do projects in this town, it’s going to cost money.” Near the end of the meeting, Johnson said: “I like the fire department the way it is now. It’s not that I don’t like what’s in the county, but I know what’s in my heart.” Wilsen said commissioners have much to consider before they can decide on the possible merger. “I have not made a decision,” she said. “It’s nice to know what our residents are concerned with. Savings is not a concern (that they’ve expressed). They’re more concerned with keeping the fire department.” Contact Tony Judnich at tjudnich@wotimes.com.

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My, my! What have we done EDITOR to the West Orange Times?

Dear Editor: Many times, when people set out to go boating, they plan a day off a bit far from home. We often head over to the Harris Chain of Lakes, which are about 30 minutes from home, or over to Lake Butler, a short, 20- to 25-minute drive. As we get back in the routine of school, sports and autumn weekend events, many families just lose time for boating. We are privileged to live in a beautiful climate that offers an extended boating season. So, why not consider that smaller local lake for quick boating outings? Our small gem of a lake is Starke Lake, in Ocoee. The city of Ocoee values the natural beauty of its small town and keeps this lakefront the hub for town gatherings. With painstaking diligence, they keep up the grounds, so the community can enjoy this beautiful spot. The shoreline has covered picnic pavilions, benches, grills, a fishing pier and generous parking. There is a public boat ramp and docks for loading boats and additional fishing. There’s a huge lawn for community gatherings that hosts festivals and monthly movie nights with food-truck vendors. My church offers a beautiful sunrise Easter service there, and the city has graciously let us return yearly. This setting is also home to a lovely event building, which opened in the last year for weddings and special events and hosts a full catering kitchen. The cities of Ocoee and Winter Garden are steeped in family roots — they cherish family and community. Starke Lake is five minutes from our home. It’s not a large lake, but it is a sweet spot for our family. A lot of people overlook these little lakes in their neighborhood because they feel they need to go somewhere bigger. My husband often brings the boat to pick up my son from school, and they head right over to Starke Lake all through September, October and November. They enjoy cool afternoon breezes and sometimes a little dip. As a family, we’ll sometimes head out for a sunset floating picnic. In this stressed world we live in, what could be better than floating your cares away as you talk about the highlights of your day? Sweet memories are made for our family and lots of other families who live near and frequent this lovely hometown lake. It’s small but significant. We love our community and boating and have merged the two to give back to our local schools. We are sponsoring a Back to School Poker Run

benefiting a local school. Boaters will enjoy a course around the Harris Chain of Lakes collecting their hand and then meet up to enjoy lunch, prizes and meeting fellow boaters. Our last stop will be the drop-off site for the school supplies. If you’re a boater and interested in joining us, you may contact paulbekemeyer@adventureinboating. com for more details. This event will take place Sept. 6, on the Harris Chain. Remember, your next adventure in boating doesn’t require a lot of time or a far trip from home. Find your local gem, and let the memories begin. Paul Bekemeyer Ocoee

+ Reader doesn’t want to lose blueberries Dear Editor: So, I hear they want to turn our blueberry patch into a high-density residential complex. The “they” in this case is the West family, which has been in West Orange County for generations. They own “our” blueberry patch, so it’s their prerogative, I guess. Until he died a couple years ago, ol’ Tom West grew oranges on his property. I’ve lived across the street for 27 years, and I’ve always appreciated the well-kept rows of trees heavy with fruit, the work that went into keeping the heaters running to fend off winter freezes and the fragrant smell of orange blossoms each spring. I didn’t really know him, but Tom was a good neighbor. He called me one day after reading the phone number on the dog tag on my wandering poodle. He snatched the dog up when he spotted him darting across busy Orlando Avenue. That was the only time I made the long drive to his big house. He handed over the pooch with a friendly nod and a smile. Well, Tom’s gone now, may he rest in peace, and the oranges have been replaced by blueberries. And although I don’t eat them myself, I will say the long, straight rows of freshly watered green plants glistening in the setting sun is a beautiful sight to behold. The past couple seasons, the Wests have invited people to pick their own berries, and if the long line of cars parked there is any indication, people love it. Still, time marches on, and progress is progress. Who am I to tell my neighbor what to do with their land? Still, the thought of pulling up all those beautiful plants and putting in anything else will take some getting used to. It’s not that I’m anti-development; I’m just pro-blueberries. Gary Winters Ocoee

By now, six pages into this mere and Dr. Phillips — and revamped and relaunched show you how the residenversion of the West Orange tial real-estate marking is Times, you’ve likely noticed faring. quite a few changes. But, not everything is First, the obvious: new. For longtime readers, Beginning this week, we we’ve kept many of the feahave adopted the tures that have made design of our sister the West Orange papers within the Times a must-read for Observer Media decades. As always, Group. We hope you’ll find the best you find this new hyper-local content aesthetic pleasing, available in West inviting and easy to Orange County. You’ll navigate. also find plenty of the You’ll also notice user-submitted phowe have introduced MICHAEL tos and announceENG several new feaments. tures throughout Our goal is to this edition. Beginning on deliver to you the best local page 9A, you will find our community newspaper new Neighborhood section, in the country — better which includes content yet, the world — and I am such as schools, civic clubs, thrilled for the opportunity faith, and arts and enterto lead that charge as the tainment. On pages 6-7B, West Orange Times’ new you’ll find the first of our executive editor. new real-estate transactions I wanted to work in newsfeature. Each week, we will papers since I was 10 years profile each of our comold, and as I pursued this munities — Winter Garden, career path at the UniverOakland, Ocoee, Windersity of Missouri School of

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Winter Garden social life picked up with the formation of the Pinch Penny Dance Club drawing membership from some of the town’s representative young married couples. Mrs. P.C. Peters acted as temporary chairman. Mrs. J.T. Porter, popular young matron, was elected president and George S. Merchant as secretary-treasurer.

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Winter Garden now has a public library with several hundred volumes of a wide variety of subjects. It is located at First Baptist Church. A regular librarian is in charge and keeps it open each afternoon from 4 to 5 p.m. and each evening from 7:45 to 9:15 p.m. Classified Ad: Wanted: Old rags. Must be clean, minus buttons, snaps, etc. Wanted to buy: Buttons. Have you some pretty and old-fashioned buttons you would like to sell? Contact West Orange News. Lost: Black leather pocketbook off running board of car. Return to Pounds Motor Co. and receive reward.

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Curtis Pickens, Ray Fleming and Carroll Dickenson, members of the Lakeview High School Class of 1950, went to Tampa for physical examinations with a view of enlistment in the U.S. Coast Guard. Selby Burch, a junior at Florida Southern College, also made the trip. Meetings are being held regarding the possibility of a West Orange area airport. There have been indica-

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children is now occupying the facilities of the former Charles R. Drew Junior-Senior High School on Story Road in Winter Garden. The center was formerly housed at the Marks Street Elementary School in Orlando. Margaret Warner is principal.

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Betty Flood, R.N., of Win-

ter Garden, received the Gold Meritorious Service Medallion from the American Heart Association. A nurse at West Orange Hospital, she was recognized by AHA’s board of directors for 10 years of volunteer service. Nancy Bock, daughter of Jean and Jim Bock of Windermere, gave an organ recital at the First United Methodist Church of Winter Garden. She graduated last year with highest honors from the Hochschule fuer Musik und Darstellunde Kunst in Hamburg, Germany.

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Thomas Eugene Heidt, of Winter Garden, stands near one of his prized Valencia orange trees. One of the only growers who didn’t use pesticides in his groves, Thomas Eugene Heidt used ladybugs, which hopefully would ingest any undesirable larvae found infesting his citrus trees. A 1947 property blueprint shows Heidt’s extensive holdings a few miles west of Windermere, virtually surrounding Lake Speer. A 1953 N.C. Beckett Grove Service tree count lists 5,489 trees belonging to T.E.

Heidt, including Hamlin and Valencia oranges, tangerines, and large “pineapples” (another strain of orange, similar to Valencias). Thomas’ father, Solomon Robert Heidt, born in 1842 in Effingham County, Georgia, served in the Confederate army during the War Between the States until his discharge in 1868 at Charleston, S.C. He came to Central Florida on a cattle drive with Orlan-

do’s Jacob Summerlin and, in 1874, married his second wife, Elizabeth Powell, who was a native of Orlando’s Fort Gatlin neighborhood. Solomon lived in Florida from 1868 until his death in 1919; Elizabeth died in 1932. They are both buried in the tiny Powell Cemetery in south Orlando. The Heidt-Goodwin families donated this and other photos to the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation.

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Lana Wilken included historic town buildings and sites in this wall mural in the Oakland Avenue Charter School cafeteria.

Oakland charter school unveils upgrades Thanks to a new mural paying homage to Oakland’s history, students can learn about their hometown while eating lunch. OAKLAND — Many of the pieces of Oakland’s past — and present — have been joined together in shades of green and yellow and brown, preserved for their importance in the West Orange County town. There’s the historic town hall nestled in the towering oaks. The fishing dock and the West Orange Trail are there, too; as are the charter school, the town’s white gazebo and Grover Tubb Fountain; plus several historic houses, the Speer Park playground and the nature preserve. Local artist Lana Wilken captured many of the town’s attributes in a new mural that spans the northern wall of the cafeteria at Oakland Avenue Charter School. The PTO raises money for school improvements and agreed to allocate funds for

Principal Pamela Wolfcale’s lunchroom plan. Wilken, whose three children attended the school, made a list of important pieces of the community and shared them with Wolfcale. And then she started sketching and outlining and painting. The mural includes several hidden eagles, the school mascot, for students to find. Other improvements in the cafeteria include bright curtains created by former OACS parents Leslie and Al Smith of LeA Interiors, new tables and waxed floors. The front office and teacher’s lounge were spruced up, too, with new furniture, a coat of paint and fresh décor. Renovations went beyond the school’s front buildings, though.

town of Oakland and school administration filled, moved and unpacked boxes all around the campus to make room for a new media/technology lab, art room and science lab. A modular building was added to the east end of the school that houses two large classrooms utilizing a co-teaching model of education. Two third-grade teachers share teaching responsibilities for 36 students, and two fourth-grade instructors have 44 children. The main building also has a co-teaching first-grade classroom. Wolfcale said by moving four teachers and 80 stu-

dents to the new building, three classrooms were freed up for specials, including art, science and computer technology. Art teacher Mark Moreland now has his own room for his students’ ongoing projects and doesn’t have to pack up after each lesson. Before, he toted his supplies around to each classroom on a cart. In the science lab, a rabbit and guinea pig mingle in one large cage while two birds talk incessantly nearby. A turtle, bearded dragon and chameleon live in the room, too. Next to the front office is the new media/technology lab, where 45 computers are set up on one side of the room for students’ twice-a-

week enrichment specials. “They will be learning how to use the computer and integrating some applications that are out there,” Wolfcale said. “It will be grade-level specific.” At the other end is a library staffed with a media specialist — a big improvement to the cramped space that once housed the school’s books. Wolfcale is pleased with the outcome of this summer’s hard work and the broadened opportunity the upgrades will provide for students and teachers. She likened the previous way of presenting art, science and media to “push-in specials” because teachers had to take the lessons to the students. Now, the students

can go to an actual classroom designated for each subject matter. “We lost a little bit of its spunk, its value,” Wolfcale said of the specials program. “(The upgrades) opened it up to more creativity, more space.” OACS has enhanced its guidance special, called “living well,” which emphasizes health and character education. Students will be participating in town-sponsored activities, including a re-enactment of Oakland’s history at this fall’s heritage festival. “We have to invest in our children,” Wolfcale said. “We have to teach our kids that connection — that Oakland Avenue Charter School is here because the town cared about the community.” Contact Amy Quesinberry Rhode at aqrhode@wotimes. com.

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NEWSBRIEFS + Winter Garden WIC moves to new home The Florida Department of Health in Orange County Winter Garden Women, Infants and Children office is relocating to a new site. The Winter Garden WIC office moved Aug. 26, from 1210 E. Plant St. to 13275 W. Colonial Drive and will share space with Community Health Centers Inc., which offers other family medical and dental care. The move will improve accessibility of services for many clients, because the office is closer to a Lynx bus route. Also, WIC program services will be provided where many existing clients receive their healthcare. WIC is a federally funded program that provides healthy food, as well as breastfeeding education and nutrition counseling to families in need. Florida’s WIC Program operates 220 sites throughout the

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Windermere Prep students check the numbers on Richard Ravetto’s bingo board after he announced his win. One hundred seniors from Windermere Prep visited Golden Pond Communities in Winter Garden recently to spend time with residents and earn service hours. They interviewed the senior citizens, offered arts and crafts, played games and more. state. In Orange County, the average annual value of WIC foods received by WIC clients is $27.7 million. Currently Orange County provides WIC services to more than 33,000 participants monthly in eight

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+ Windermere mayor re-elected to league The Florida League of Mayors re-elected Windermere Mayor Gary Bruhn to serve on its board of directors at its annual conference in Hollywood. Bruhn was re-elected for a fourth-consecutive twoyear term. He will serve until 2016. Bruhn also serves as chairman of the Orange County Council of Mayors.

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Police are looking for a man who reportedly tried to kidnap an 11-yearold boy near West Oaks Library, in Ocoee. Between 2:45 and 3 p.m. Aug. 25, a white man in a black, beat-up and rusty four-door vehicle approached the boy. The vehicle was round in the front and back, like a Volkswagen Beetle, but with four doors. It had unmatched rims, a broken left headlight cover and a rusted grill. The man appeared to be in his 50s, tall, balding, and wearing a black shirt with dark jeans. The man asked the boy if he would like a ride, and, when the boy said, “No,” the man told the child to get into the car, because he had a present for him. The child then found an adult he knew standing in the area. At that time, the vehicle left the area and was last seen on Silver Star Road from Lake Johio Road. Anyone with information should contact Det. Loretta Ganoe at (407) 905-3161.

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+ Ocoee Rotary Club District Gov. Jo Weber recently conducted her official visit to the Rotary Club of Ocoee as the guest speaker. She shared with the club members her vision and goals for the upcoming year. Matthew Coalson and Rebecca Shae, of Engineers Without Borders at the University of Central Florida, recently presented the Rotary Club of Ocoee with plans to design and build an aquaponics system, a project spearheaded by UCF engineering students, for the community of Bithlo.

+ Winter Garden Rotary Club Members of the Winter Garden Rotary Club were introduced to guest speaker Ben Stalvey at a recent meeting and learned about his work toward offering interactive sports and therapies for special-needs individuals. Club President Sheri Loiacono welcomed Stalvey, his daughter, Gracie, and wife, Tiffany, at the club’s weekly lunch meeting. Gracie suffers from Rett Syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that occurs almost exclusively in girls and leads to severe impairments, affecting a child’s ability to speak, walk, eat and even breathe easily. In addition to educating the group about the syndrome, Stalvey presented his Central Florida Dreamplex project. When completed, Dreamplex will be a multi-purpose athletic facility focused on adaptive sports and alternative therapies for special needs individuals. The facility also will be open for general public programs such as ice hockey, basketball and volleyball. Dreamplex will offer adaptive sports and activities including wheelchair basketball, sled hockey and sitting volleyball. For more information about Central Florida Dreamplex, visit cfldreamplex.com. The Winter Garden Rotary Club meets at noon Tuesdays, at 29 W. Garden Ave., Winter Garden.

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CROWNING ACHIEVEMENT Mrs. Windermere Amy Santiago will participate in the Lymphatic Education and Research Network’s 2014 Walk for Lymphedema & Lymphatic Diseases Sept. 14, in New York.

my Santiago loved to dance. Growing up, the reigning Mrs. Windermere spent countless hours in dance classes and competitions. Then, after graduating high school, she snagged a gig sharing her passion as a dance teacher. Throughout her dance career, she did notice swelling in her lower extremities. But, she continued to push through it, until she learned the swelling was a symptom of a serious problem. Doctors diagnosed Santiago with lymphedema. Lymphedema causes severe swelling in various areas throughout the body, most commonly in the arms and legs. It occurs due to blockage in the lymphatic system, preventing lymph fluid from draining well. There are two types of lymphedema — primary, a hereditary form, and secondary, often caused by damage to the lymph nodes after a surgery or cancer treatment. There is much confusion surrounding lymphedema, even within the medical world, Santiago says. Before finally receiving her diagnosis of primary lymphedema from Health Central Hospital in 2010, she was given numerous misdiagnoses and treatments that caused her to doubt that life would get better. “The last four years since being diagnosed have definitely been some trying ones, to say the least,” Santiago says. “Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would exchange my dance shoes for custom garments or learn about lymphatic massages rather than a new dance routine.” After her diagnosis, Santiago redirected her love for the spotlight. She’s become a spokeswoman for the disease and works to provide others affected by it with the comfort and peace she found through her doctors at Health Central in Ocoee. She speaks out about her medical journey, sharing her experiences with therapy, doctors and treatments that have been successful. Each person’s condition is different, but Santiago knows the mere realization that help and support is available can change a life. “It wasn’t until I got under the Orlando Health umbrella that I got the answers I’d been searching for my whole life,” she says. “I found hope.” Furthermore, after being crowned the 2014 Mrs. Windermere earlier this year, Santiago will participate in the Lymphatic Education and Research Network’s 2014 Walk for Lymphedema & Lymphatic Diseases Sept. 14, in New York, to raise money toward finding more answers about lymphedema. After the disease forced Santiago to retire from dance, she found comfort in glamour, working as a makeup artist for Mac Cosmetics, where she rose quickly through the ranks. “Makeup allows me to get glam and feel fabulous,

Amy Santiago was crowned Mrs. Windermere 2014 earlier this year. She is using the title as a platform to share her story about life with lymphedema. despite what I may be going through, and, at times, (makes) me forget that I am even living with this,” Santiago says. But, she later realized that instead of hiding from it, she wanted to embrace it. “Concealing this would not be a faith-filled journey,” she says. “There is a greater need and purpose to highlight this understated medical condition that affects millions of people.” At the beginning of 2014, Santiago was approached at an event in Windermere with the opportunity to compete in the Mrs. Florida-America Pageant — a chance to spread awareness for lymphedema across the state. She was crowned Mrs. Windermere 2014 and was awarded “Most Beautiful” overall in the pageant. “This is the door that God has opened for me,” Santiago says. “It is my chance to have my platform heard and I want to share my story with anyone and everyone who wants to listen.” Since then, new opportunities continue to arise. She recently joined forces with the National Lymphedema Network to create educa-

tional kits and videos to inform patients about their new diagnosis. Santiago became the spokesmodel for these videos and finished filming in July. She also will attend the National Lymphedema Conference in Washington, D.C., where she will work one-onone with doctors and patients, see the latest technology and share how she and other patients can continue to live with lymphedema. “My hope is to be a facet of some kind from not only the patient standpoint but also the support standpoint,” Santiago says. “To present what’s working in treatment and what’s not working and help people know what doctors to see and what garments are best for them, personally. “We just don’t have the spotlight on lymphedema. It’s not getting the support from Congress,” she says. “They won’t pay for garments, which is the No. 1 way to treat it. My hope is to bring awareness to it, that we start getting Medicare and Congress and people to start jumping on board.” Contact Shari Roach at sroach@wotimes.com.

WHAT IS LYMPHEDEMA?

Lymphedema is an abnormal collection of high-protein fluid just beneath the skin. This swelling, or edema, occurs most commonly in the arm or leg, but it also can occur in other parts of the body including the breast or trunk, head and neck, or genitals. Lymphedema usually develops when lymph vessels are damaged or lymph nodes are removed (secondary lymphedema) but also can be present when lymphatic vessels are missing or impaired due to a hereditary condition (primary lymphedema). Source: National Lymphedema Network

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For more information about the Lymphatic Education and Research Network’s 2014 Walk for Lymphedema & Lymphatic Diseases Sept. 14, in New York, or to donate, visit lymphaticnetwork.org.

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historical articles, pictures or memorabilia about Post 63. Anyone with items to donate or loan should call (407) 656-6361 for more. The post also has dry chemical fire extinguishers and 3-foot-by-5-foot American flags available for $15. The proceeds will benefit local and national charities. The post building is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays, at 271 W. Plant St, Winter Garden. Veterans are invited to drop by for coffee and conversation. A lunch menu is also available. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. Bingo Night takes place at 6:30 p.m. Mondays and 6 p.m. Wednesdays.

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+ West Orange Kiwanis After Hours The West Orange Kiwanis After Hours club will host its Funday Monday event from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, at alFresco, 146 W. Plant St., No. 140, in downtown Winter Garden. The club invites the public to enjoy food and wine and help raise funds for upcoming local service projects. Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased at the door or in advance. For more information, contact Jeremy Carter at carterjeremya@ gmail.com, Amy Jo Carter at carteramy23@yahoo.com or Patti Riley at pswany91@ hotmail.com.

+ Ocoee Lions Club The Ocoee Lions Club’s annual Texas Hold’em Charity Poker Tournament and Eyeglass Collection Day will

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at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 8, at 12184 W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden. The event is free to current Chamber members. For more information, contact McLean Alley at malley@wochamber.com.

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Chamber members are invited to participate in the Lead and Feed Networking Lunch from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, at Blue 42 Grill, 14195 W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden. The Chamber encourages attendees to build relationships and increase exposure while enjoying lunch together. Rene Wolfe, a multimedia

consultant for the Orlando Sentinel, will attend as the 10-minute guest speaker. The cost is $15 if paid in advance or $20 at the door. Payment includes lunch, drink, dessert, tax and tip. To register, visit wochamber. com/calendar/event_details/ lead_and_feed_networking_lunch7. For more information, contact kcarney@wochamber.com.

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Saving Young Hearts will conduct a heart screening event from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Jim Beach Recreation Center, 1820 A.D. Mims Road, Ocoee — hosted by

N-S: 1. S. Kmiec – M. Ryan 2. L. and T. Saulino 3/4 tied J. and R. Jett, N. Fortin – J. Thompson 5. H. Parker – M. Lesnik; E-W: 1. B. and R. Blair 2. B. Young – A. Snook 3. B. Ballenger – R. Kerkhoff 4. M. Guthrie – B. Shelton 5. J. DeLoach – N. Velden begin at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at its clubhouse, 108 Taylor St. Club members seek financial support to make the fundraiser a success. The suggested donation is $50. Money raised will benefit the club’s mission to collect hearing aids and unwanted eyeglasses, and provide eye exams and glasses to those in need. Donors should make their checks payable to the Ocoee Lions Club Foundation, a 501(c) 3 charitable organization. Checks can be given to a club member or mailed to Ocoee Lions Club, P.O. Box 538, Ocoee, FL 34761. For more, call Lion Fred Wilsen at (321) 332-3192. or FWilsen@gmail.com.

the West Orange Chamber of Commerce. Sudden cardiac arrest claims the lives of thousands of seemingly healthy children every year. To ensure that children are not associated with certain risk factors that lead to this condition, certified pediatric cardiologists will review each individual’s personal and family heart health history, blood pressure reading, heart sound check and electrocardiogram. The screenings are available for youth ages 6 to 18. Preregistration is required. The deadline is Saturday, Sept. 6, and tickets are $10 per person. To register, visit SavingYoungHearts.org.

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TIMESOBITUARIES Drema S. Bolin

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Oakland Presbyterian Church will offer a six-week course, titled, “Ministering to People in Prison and the Families of Those in Prison,” starting Sept. 10. The course will be led by Harmon Biehl, an elder in the Presbyterian church commissioned by Central Florida Presbytery to conduct prison ministry in the area. Harmon has years of experience in different prison ministries and is known in several area correctional facilities for his work. The class will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, at the church, 218 E. Oakland Ave. For more information about the class, call (407) 656-4452.

Drema S. Bolin, of Orlando, died suddenly Aug. 29, surrounded by family and friends. Drema is survived by her husband, Ray Bolin, daughters, Shannon Bolin and Kim Benson (Joe); son, Scott Sigman; sisters, Patrician Shelton (John), Sherri Perry and Kelly Ramsey (Mark); brother, Charles B. Smithers; friends, Susan Jackson, Jackie Frey, Diane Landy and Rose Hudson; and lots of nieces, nephews and cousins. She is preceded in death by her beloved sister, Sandra; and parents, Charles and Mirian Smithers. Drema was born and raised in Belle, W. Va., and attended University of Charleston, where she became a registered radiology technologist. She married Ray on Jan. 22, 1971, and the couple moved to Ocoee. In 1973, Drema started working at West Orange Hospital, in Winter Garden, in the Radiology Department and has had many leadership roles there and at Health Central Hospital, including director and

assistant director. She was recognized as Employee of the Year and was the longest tenured employee when she celebrated 41 years in August. She enjoyed playing softball, then coaching her daughter Shannon’s team in Ocoee and was famous for the many trips and words of wisdom shared in her “Mommy Van.” She vowed never to drive a van after Shannon graduated and has since enjoyed numerous sports cars. She never met a animal she didn’t like and raised many critters in West Virginia and Florida (except frogs). She was a rabid Florida Gator fan, who was too nervous to watch the game real time but faithfully watched every game Sunday morning — unless BFF Susan Jackson asked her to watch the FSU/Florida game. She was generous, loving and loyal to family and friends. She cherished time they could spend together. She did have a mischievous side and loved a good prank and loads of laughter. Drema was adventurous to a point, as long as it didn’t involve getting in water, where there were creatures you couldn’t see. But, she

would go to the beach any time to work on her tan. She loved traveling to Paris, St. Thomas, Brussels and West Virginia to spend time with her extended family. Drema was a kind, caring and compassionate care giver at Health Central Hospital who knew most of the patients by name. She was dedicated to her radiology staff whether teaching, coaching or just being there to listen or hold a hand. Her greatest gift was an innate ability to connect with anyone in a very meaningful way the minute she met them. And to leave a lasting positive impression that will truly be missed by her family, friends, co-workers and the West Orange community. There will be a Celebration of Life for Drema Bolin at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, at Tanner Hall, 29 W. Garden Ave., Winter Garden. Flowers or a donation to the SPCA are appreciated.

Joan Helen (Caron) Ostojich

Joan Helen (Caron) Ostojich, 74, of Winter Garden, Fla., passed away on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014, after a courageous four-year battle with cancer. She was born June 25,

1940, in Bellingham, Mass., the daughter of the late Theodore L. and Blanche (Valois) Caron. She leaves behind her beloved husband of more than 40 years, Gerald D. Ostojich, of Winter Garden; her sister, Jacqueline, and her husband, Ronald Robillard; her niece, Christine, and her husband, Christopher, all of North Smithfield, R.I.; and her nephew, Michael Boucher, and his wife, Pam, of Mount Pleasant, S.C. Joan also leaves behind many close friends who loved her positive attitude and spirit. There are no services. Arrangements are in the caring guidance of DJ Enea Family Funeral and Cremation Care, 1132 E. Plant St, Winter Garden.

Charlotte Norton Turpin

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+ Youth football weekend schedule In Pop Warner action Sept. 6, the Ocoee Bulldogs will play at South Lake; the West Orange Wildcats will play at Lake Mary; the Olympia Titans will play at Pine Hills, and the Dr. Phillips Panthers will play at South Central. In Florida Youth Football and Cheer League action, the West Orange Bobcats will travel to take on the East Orlando Junior Predators Sept. 6. The Central Florida Youth Football League’s Ocoee Cardinals will host the South Lake Cowboys Sept. 6, at the Ocoee Youth Field.

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Windermere right-handed pitcher Austin Bergner will play in the COPABE Pan American Championship international tournament. Before this week, Austin Bergner had never left the country. Bergner, a Windermere native and junior at Windermere Prep, is getting his first chance to travel internationally this week — though it is a trip that is a bit more business than pleasure. The talented right-handed pitcher, widely regarded as one of the most talented underclassmen in the nation by services such as Perfect Game, made the final 20-

man roster for the USA Baseball 18-and-under National Team last week. As a result, he and his 19 new teammates will leave for Cabo San Lucas and La Paz, Mexico, this week for the COPABE Pan American Championship. Bergner earned a spot on the 18U National Team during a weeklong trial in Houston that saw him pitch three flawless innings of relief baseball in intrasquad scrimmages — performances that

led the local standout to believe he was in good shape as he entered the conference room last week with 39 of the best young ballplayers in the country for the announcement of the final cut. “I was confident in the fact that I took care of my business this week,” Bergner said. “I thought I deserved to make the team and it was just great to hear it (his named called).”

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West Orange High’s Woody Barrett showed his ability to make plays with his legs, including the go-ahead touchdown for the Warriors in a 27-24 win over Boone.

+ Local golfer competes in Japan Ariadna del Carmen Fonseca Diaz, a senior at Foundation Academy in Winter Garden, is competing this week in the World Amateur Team Championships 2014 — Espirito Santo Trophy tournament in Karuizawa, Japan. Fonseca is representing Venezuela in the competition, which began on Aug. 29 and will end on Sept. 8.

+ DP alum finishes college career Marisa Gaynor, a 2010 graduate of Dr. Phillips High School and that year’s Most Outstanding Athlete, recently graduated form Iona College in New Rochelle, N.Y., where she earned a water polo scholarship as goalkeeper for the Iona Gaels. Gaynor received many accolades during her collegiate career including being named MAAC Championship Most Outstanding Player. She will continue as goalkeeper and pursuing her water polo career at Nautic Club Angerien based in St Jean d’Angely, France.

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target on its back. Saturday morning’s big run, a sizable chunk of the signal caller’s 135 rushing yards on the day (Barrett rushed for another touchdown earlier in the game), went a long way toward establishing his status as “the guy” for the Warriors. “I was so determined — I got to step up (in those types of situations),” Barrett said afterward, recalling his mindset as he bulldozed through a Boone defender to cross the goal line. “I was just so determined to get (to the end zone) and lead my team to victory.” Warriors head coach Bob Head, who had given Ballant the nod in preseason camp thanks to his mastery of the offense and effectiveness throwing the ball, said he saw plenty of things he liked from Barrett in leading the come-from-behind victory. “He did some great things and we’re proud of him,” Head said. “I thought he delivered the ball on time …

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Ocoee High School senior golfer Cody Beesley has made dramatic improvements since giving the game a shot as a sophomore. OCOEE — David Victor usually has Cody Beesley’s story at the ready. Whether he’s scouring the campus at Ocoee High School, looking to recruit new athletes to participate on the boys golf team he has

coached for four years, or just chatting with other golf coaches and instructors, Victor is always ready with the details of the program’s biggest success story. Through Victor’s instruction and Beesley’s hard work

and dedication, a sophomore that had not touched a golf club for nearly seven years has evolved into a senior that has cut roughly 20 strokes from from his nine-

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Golf programs offer chance to learn skills for a lifetime to see progress in shaving I can say with some confidence that the Ocoee boys strokes off their score. golf team won’t be competThe value is when kids ing for a state championget to be a part of a team — ship this fall. but there are perks, too. That’s not meant as a “We get to play a lot of the slight — advancing out of a other really good golf coursdistrict and region with pro- es in the area,” Victor said, grams known for their golf noting that courses are a big tradition and loaded with consideration when he sits refined players would be down to make the schedule some feat for the Knights. for the Knights each year. I can also say with absoGet to be on a team and lute confidence that I am a make new friends? Check. fan of the team, of its coach Get to play some of Central David Victor and Florida’s best golf of players such as courses? Check. Cody Beesley. It sounds like a With the selection pretty sweet deal of sports available — but wait, there’s to current high more. school students — “This is a game especially students that, as you get older, at large, public you don’t realize schools — there are (it) in high school bound to be plenty but you’re going to STEVEN of teams designed RYZEWSKI (continue to) play,” to be less competiVictor said. tive and more of an And he’s right. opportunity for students Whether it’s with old to join a team, get involved buddies from college or on campus and get some with business partners or exercise. clients, golf seems to find That’s not to say those a way of working its way programs can’t be and aren’t into the adult lives of so competitive, but rather to many Americans. And, take say that playing a sport and it from someone who only joining a team because it’s started playing in his early fun is a concept that hasn’t 20s and is still pretty awful: fallen completely by the Start playing as early as you wayside. Ocoee’s boys golf can. Opportunities to play team is one of those teams. golf are going to present Arriving Aug. 28, at Forest themselves, and while golf Lake Golf Club, to meet can still be a lot of fun when Beesley and Victor for this you’re terrible — there’s week’s centerpiece story, I nothing quite like the came upon the team as they feeling of hitting something were hanging out before that at least resembles a practice began, and it’s not competent shot — it’s alhard to tell that it is a closeways more fun when you’re knit group of guys who gen- playing well. uinely like each other. Now, So, cheers to the Ocoee a couple of Ocoee’s golfers boys golf program and all may advance to regionals, the programs like it that are and even states, as individgiving our high-schoolers uals. Others are just happy an outlet to get involved.

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Golfers from Ocoee’s boys and girls teams, along with the boys team from CFCA, practice on the driving range at Forest Lake Golf Club last week.

Area teams tee off fall season Several West Orange-area boys and girls golf teams hope to contend in region, state play. CFCA BOYS GOLF COACH: Dale Peterson (ninth

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FOUNDATION ACADEMY BOYS GOLF COACH: Mike Gale (first year) KEY RETURNERS: Josh Dilena

(Soph.), Ben Griffith (Sr.), Joe Dougherty (eighth), Alan Smith (eighth), Bryson Boast (eighth), Ian Fitzpatrick (eighth), Jason Ralph (seventh), Nick Harris (Jr.), Noah Johnson (Soph.) OUTLOOK: “Dinela, Dougherty, Smith and Griffin are leading the team with Fitzpatrick, Harris and Boast battling for varsity spots. Ralph is showing improvement daily and Johnson, a former football player, rounds out the squad. The team is young, but expectations are high.” — Mike Gale

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hole average. Beesley, who shot in the low 70s to high 60s per nine holes two years ago, is now shooting the low 50s regularly and aiming at breaking into the mid-40s. It’s turned into a real win-win situation for the coach-player combination. Beesley, who from age 8 to 15 was focused almost solely on football — playing for the Ocoee Bulldogs at the Pop Warner level and as a freshman for the Knights’ junior varsity team on campus — has a new sport he can take with him beyond his graduation in the spring. As for Victor, coaching a program where players don’t usually come in with a refined golf background and are often just looking to get involved on a sports team, having a role model of sorts has been quite the plus. “It has been extremely helpful, not only for him (Beesley) but for the program, as well, getting other kids to follow in his steps,” Victor said. “We have a young group this year, he’s our lone senior on the team. “(The underclassmen) look at him and say, ‘Hey, if I put forth the same type of effort, then, in a couple years,

NEWCOMERS TO WATCH: Kris Boddie (Jr.) OUTLOOK: “With two of the best young golfers in the area, our program looks to take a giant step in the right direction. With Mahindra Lutchman going for his third straight appearance in the 3A Regional Tournament, and Johnny Schlager feeling more comfortable in the high school role, and with a schedule that features quality opponents and great golf courses, we are looking to have a winning record for the first time in many years.” — David Victor

OCOEE GIRLS GOLF COACH: Michael Smoley (second year) 2013: Finished winless KEY RETURNERS: Courtney Stewart (Jr.), Amy Reyes (Jr.), Banessa Torres (Jr.) NEWCOMERS TO WATCH:

Anastasia Spruce (Fr.), Abby Pauline (Fr.), Christina Simpson (Fr.) OUTLOOK: “This is only the second year Ocoee has had a girls golf team since 2007. We are simply trying to improve day-by-day.” — Michael Smoley

OLYMPIA BOYS GOLF COACH: Kevin McElveen (ninth

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better for it in the postseason. Missing out on states last year by one shot has been a great motivator in the off season for the team and they are just looking forward to getting back on the course.” — Kevin McElveen

OLYMPIA GIRL GOLF COACH: Kimberly Childress KEY RETURNERS: Olympia has

no returning players from the 2013 team. NEWCOMERS TO WATCH: The Titans have six girls on the roster with no experience. OUTLOOK: After winning the Metro from 2003 to 2012, during which time Olympia won five regional championships and finished as state runner-up twice, the Titans are in rebuilding mode.

WEST ORANGE BOYS GOLF COACH: Scott Baker (First

Warriors were district and regional champs before placing eighth at the state tournament. Key returners: Bianca Aldir, Delaney Young, Linna Brooks, Astalia Narcisse, Aly Moya, Keona Evans NEWCOMERS TO WATCH: Lauren Cobb, Michelle Bagsic OUTLOOK: “The girls have worked hard over the summer. Potentially, we could be better than last year.” — Vernon Hair

WINDERMERE PREP GIRLS GOLF COACH: Scott Yates (second

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2013: District Champions, re-

gional Champions and finished fourth in the state. KEY RETURNERS: Gaby Coello (Jr.), Amanda He (Sr.), Ailin Li (Sr.), Megan Ikeda (seventh), Monica Garcia (Sr.) OUTLOOK: The Lakers girls team figures be one of Central Florida’s best and a contender at the state level.

2013: Finish sixth at state

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(Sr.), William Wrigley (Sr.), Harrison Chane (Sr.), Trevor Grant (Jr.) NEWCOMERS TO WATCH: Dylan Bitterbender (Fr.) OUTLOOK: “We live by the philosophy of living in the moment. Making sure any negative outcome is not personal, permanent or pervasive, which allows us to play each shot as it needs to be played.” — Scott Baker

KEY RETURNERS: Myles Eakin (Sr.), Jeff Quinn (Sr.), Sahil Vitha (Sr.), Doug Smith (Jr.), Jackson Burttram (Jr.) NEWCOMERS TO WATCH: Jacob Rickard (Jr.), Alex Lee (Fr.) OUTLOOK: “We are looking forward to another great season and very excited about our schedule. We will be tested all season and hopefully we will be much

COACH: Vernon Hair (eighth year) 2013: Finished 12-1 and won the Metro Conference.

I can be as competitive, or even better, than where he’s at,’” he said. Beesley says he still loves football but grew disenchanted with the demands of training for the game at the high school level. When Victor filled in as a longterm substitute for one of his classes during his freshman year, Beesley said he knew he wanted to become a part of Victor’s program. “I liked coach — Coach Victor is pretty cool,” Beesley said. Beesley, who played the game a little when he was younger until about age 8, says he also likes the atmosphere on the golf course, from being in a natural setting and feeling the breeze to talking it up with his teammates and opponents. Ocoee went 3-9-1 in 2013 and, although it figures to be an improved team in 2014, the pursuit of a state championship probably is not in the cards for the Knights — not that it bothers Beesley or his teammates much. The Ocoee boys team has an evident rapport with one another and, more so than winning matches, the team’s golfers seem to enjoy each other’s company and seeing one another improve with

each passing day. “It really motivates you when you see your team getting better and especially yourself getting better, because you know you’re putting in work,” Beesley said. “I like the ‘team’ view (of golf) better. “It’s more of (getting together and having fun),” he said. “We like to have a lot of fun, but we do like to take golf seriously. When we go out, we do try to play to win, obviously, but we just have a lot of fun.” Beesley’s hopes for the Knights this season include going .500, and Ocoee is off to a 1-1 start through two matches. Whether they achieve that goal, it’s a good bet that Beesley’s demeanor won’t change much. Victor said one of the senior golfer’s best qualities is his even-keel. “He is the most laid-back individual I think I’ve ever met,” Victor said. “Even when he does get flustered, it’s hard for you to tell. In this sport it’s very important that you have those kind of qualities.” It’s that quality about Beesley, and his ability to relate to all of his teammates, that led Victor to naming him as one of his captains. The duty of

COACH: Scott Yates (second 2013: District Champions and

finished fourth in regional tournament. KEY RETURNERS: Manolo Girona (Soph.), Terrence Zhang (Sr.), Bryce Burke (Sr.), Sully Zagerman (Jr.). Chase Nowicki (Soph.), Patricio Guiot (Soph.) NEWCOMER TO WATCH: Eric Berggren (eighth) OUTLOOK: “This team is ready for a run at a state championship.” — Scott Yates

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being captain during his final year with the program is a privilege that Beesley sees as an honor. “Coming from basically nothing to something … this being my first captainship on a team and it being my last year, it’s that much more special,” Beesley said. Standing 6-foot-2, part of Beesley’s ability to take to the game so quickly comes from his athletic build. Victor said that, should the senior choose to continue playing throughout his life after high school, he will continue to improve and has a high ceiling. “He’s an athletic individual,” Victor said. “As a golfer, he has a very easy swing. His height and his wingspan make him, if he continues to play the game, someone who can become very, very good.” No matter how long he continues to enjoy the game, though, he can still claim the title of his coach’s biggest success story — at least for now. “When he started his sophomore year he was a legit beginner,” Victor said with pride. “In the course of the three years he has improved immensely.” Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@wotimes.com.

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Foundation Academy hopes to bounce back from lopsided defeat After a 47-0 win in their preseason contest, the Lions were humbled 41-0 on Friday by Lakeland Christian. LAKELAND – Head coach Brad Lord likes to keep an eye on Foundation Academy’s October district football schedule, but the Lions had more pressing issues before Week One was barely in the books. Lord and his staff were focused this week on how the players would react after a difficult regular-season opener. Foundation had been looking forward to a rematch with Lakeland Christian School after dropping a 2013 decision to the Class 3A Vikings in the 2013 opener. But not much went right this time around. Lakeland Christian put six touchdowns on the scoreboard Aug. 29, before the second quarter was six minutes old. The host Vikings eventually registered a 41-0 victory when the non-district contest was called shortly after a lightning detection system sounded with 4:48 left in the third quarter. “They beat us in every aspect of the game,” Lord said. “That’s a good football team, and they were hungry. We came in and tried to fire up our guys, but we got beat.” The expression, “When it rains, it pours,” not only applied to the weather as the night went on Friday, but

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Quarterback Jacob Murphy and the Foundation Academy Lions stumbled in their season opener, falling 41-0 in a weather-shortened game at Lakeland Christian. also, it held true for Foundation’s misfortunes. Lord already was making adjustments to the lineup prior to kickoff after handing out game suspensions to a couple of key starters. A pair of fourth-down miscues on Foundation’s opening two series subsequently resulted in short touchdown drives for Lakeland Christian, while senior wide receiver/safety Conrad Brown (who had 103 receiving yards, two touchdowns and one interception in Foundation’s 47-0 Kickoff Classic win over Lake Highland Prep) was hobbled much of the game after taking a hard hit during a first-quarter kickoff return. With regard to the player suspensions, Lord said it was important “to set the tone, because Brad Lord programs don’t run that way.”

“But if the players come together, and they hold each other accountable, you’ll see a different team against (The First Academy),” Lord said. “We’ve got to get more physical and we’ve got to go back to basics this week. Some of these freshmen we have who had great games (in the Kickoff Classic) learned what real football is.” Lakeland Christian carried a 21-0 lead into the second quarter against Foundation before scoring three more touchdowns within a 2:56 span. R.B. Marlow caught touchdown passes of 10 and 62 yards, Dominic McNish contributed 2and 3-yard TD runs, Keland White scored on a 71-yard run and Frank Burgess returned an interception 49 yards for a touchdown. Foundation junior quarterback Jacob Murphy made

WHAT WE LEARNED: WEEK ONE by Steven Ryzewski | Sports Editor LEGACY CHARTER 61, FAITH CHRISTIAN 49 Not a bad way to start the season for the Eagles (1-0, 1-0), beating a Faith Christian program (0-1, 0-1) that many believe is an immediate contender in its inaugural season in the Sunshine State Athletic Conference. Legacy senior quarterback Colton Liddell threw for 361 yards in the air and three touchdowns while picking up another 171 yards on the ground — and another three touchdowns. DR. PHILLIPS 24, TIMBER CREEK 13 A far cry from Dr. Phillips’ 35-0 rout of Timber Creek a season ago, Friday’s opener between the Panthers and Wolves saw a very competitive game. Dr. Phillips, widely regarded as a state title contender, struggled in the first half with containing Timber Creek and running back Jacques Patrick — the No. 3 senior running back in the nation according to ESPN Recruiting. “Everything went their way in the first half,” head coach Rodney Wells said. “Everybody talked about last year … and it’s hard to tell these guys that last year is not this year.”

pletely different story as CFCA led 30-0 by the end of the first quarter. And it’s not as though Ocala Christian was a win-less team a season ago — the Crusaders went 5-5 in 2013 and the Eagles only defeated Ocala Christian by two in their meeting that season, 28-26. Photos by Steven Ryzewski

CFCA’s Luke Noah trots into the end zone for the first of what would be many Eagle touchdowns on Friday night. What the Panthers did have going for them was a defense that was particularly effective in the second half and newcomer Daquan Isom. Isom, a transfer running back from Apopka, piled up 144 yards and scored a touchdown in his debut with the program. “He’s a spark plug — we’ve just got to find ways to get him the ball,” Wells said. CFCA 44, OCALA CHRISTIAN 3 A big win for the Eagles was, more importantly, a big win for the team’s offense. After looking out of sorts in the preseason, Friday’s game was a com-

COLONIAL 34, OCOEE 0 You might say the Grenadiers returned the favor from a season ago. In 2013, Ocoee cruised to a 27-0 win over Colonial, providing a positive start to the season. This season isn’t off to such a positive start after the Knights were dominated on the road. Ocoee will have to get better on both sides of the ball — and fast — if it wants to avoid a similar fate against a formidable University team on Friday.

OTHER SCORES West Orange 27, Boone 24 Lakeland Christian 41, Foundation Academy 0 Windermere Prep vs. Mount Dora Bible, canceled - weather Olympia: Bye week

Quarterback Gehrig Chambless helped to key an onslaught by CFCA that saw the Eagles lead by as many as 44 points on Friday.

plays in the running and passing game against Lakeland Christian’s aggressive 3-5-3 defense, while Colby Adamson punted twice for a 42-yard net average. Defensively, Darius Irvin and D’angelo Byer were credited with eight total tackles apiece for the Lions. The Lions have a short turnaround in Week 2, when they host The First Academy Royals at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, at Walker Field. TFA, which features Clemson commit Garrett Williams, opened the season with a 35-21 setback to Bishop Moore. Foundation plays four of its next five games at Walker Field. The Lions’ two Class 2A, District 4 games are then scheduled for Oct. 17, at Victory Christian Academy, and Oct. 31 versus Agape Christian Academy.

WEEK TWO PREVIEW Editor’s note: All games on Friday unless otherwise noted. MERRITT ISLAND CHRISTIAN (0-1 OVERALL, 0-1 DIVISION) AT CFCA (1-0 OVERALL, 0-0 DIVISION), 7:30 P.M., SATURDAY Scouting report: Eagles have an excellent opportunity to start off 2-0 against a Cougars team that lost 64-0 last week against Orlando Christian Prep. Extra point: Merritt Island Christian went 1-9 in 2013, with its sole victory a win by forfeit. ORLANDO CHRISTIAN PREP (1-0 OVERALL, 1-0 DIVISION) AT LEGACY CHARTER (1-0 OVERALL, 1-0 DIVISION), 7 P.M. Scouting report: Both teams scored 60+ points in Week One, making this one a likely offensive shootout. Extra point: OCP won this matchup a season ago, 28-7. THE FIRST ACADEMY (0-1) AT FOUNDATION ACADEMY (0-1), 7 P.M., THURSDAY Scouting report: After a number of starters were suspended for the Lions’ opener, Foundation will hope to be at full strength when they take on the Royals. Extra point: Second consecutive week the Lions, a Class 2A program, will play against a Class 3A program.

WINDERMERE PREP (0-0 OVERALL, 0-0 DIVISION) AT KESWICK CHRISTIAN (1-0 OVERALL, 1-0 DIVISION), 7:30 P.M. Scouting report: Important division opener for Lakers comes after regular season opener was cancelled due to the storms that rolled through the area this past Friday. Keswick edged Santa Fe Catholic, 22-20, in its opener. Extra point: First ever meeting between the two programs. OCOEE (0-1) AT UNIVERSITY (1-0), 7:30 P.M. Scouting report: Knights will have their hands full with a University squad that has improved each of the past three seasons and edged a team from California in its opener. Extra point: Cougars won a defensive slugfest in 2013, 7-0. FREEDOM (0-1) AT WEST ORANGE (1-0), 7:30 P.M. Scouting report: Warriors looking forward to playing under lights after postponement last Friday led to a Saturday afternoon sweat-fest against Boone. Patriots were roughed up by Osceola in opener, 48-7. Extra point: West Orange controlled last year’s meeting from start to finish, 40-12.

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FOOTBALL / PAGE 1B a couple times he ran more than I wanted — I want him to step up in that pocket and throw it. “He broke some big plays for us,” he said. “It’s just going to get better every week.” Saturday’s win for West Orange, which was cemented when Boone came up short on a 38-yard field goal as time expired, was an exciting — and sweaty — one. After storms rolled through Central Florida on Friday evening and lightning forced the game, originally scheduled for 7:30 p.m. that night, to be postponed, the two teams took the field on Saturday morning at 11 a.m. in sweltering heat. Despite the adversity of the playing conditions, the Warriors held a 20-10 lead at halftime. The Braves came out firing in the third quarter, though, mounting a 14-point swing that eventually put them ahead with 8:02 to play. The touchdown by Barrett, along with an impressive late stand by the West Orange defense, should prove to be things that Head’s team can build on as it prepares for this Friday’s home opener against Freedom. “When you find a way to win, sometimes they’re not pretty,” Head said. “But if you find a way to win it, it shows that you have some pretty good players.” Running back Dexter Williams ran for 118 yards on 18 carries for the Warriors, good for an average of 6.6 yards per carry, scoring a touchdown along the way. Wide receiver Eddie McDoom scored West Orange’s fourth touchdown on a pass from Barrett in the first quarter. Barrett tossed eight completions on 14 attempts on Saturday, good for 84 yards. Afterward, the Warriors’ new starter under center was happy to have come away with a victory — but also to be out of the blistering Florida heat. “It is hot,” Barrett said. “It is too hot out here.” Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@wotimes.com.

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Dr. Phillips running back Daquan Isom ran all over Timber Creek in the Panthers’ 24-13 win last week, amassing 144 yards and a touchdown on the night.

Clash between Titans, Panthers takes spotlight This rivalry game between schools just four miles apart will serve as the opener for Olympia, which had a bye this past week. The Titans’ defense will have its hands full trying to contain Dr. Phillips running back Daquan Isom, a transfer from Apopka, who was the Panthers’ most valuable player in a 24-13 win over Timber Creek to open the season. Isom amassed 144 yards on the ground and scored a touchdown in the contest. On the other side

of the ball, Olympia’s offense will hope to be further along after going scoreless against Boone in its preseason contest. It will need to be, as Dr. Phillips’ athletic defensive front will have no mercy on the Titans after shutting down Timber Creek’s Jacques Patrick — the No. 3 running back in the nation — a week ago. Olympia will be a heavy-underdog and has not beaten the Panthers since 2004, when most of this season’s seniors were just getting started in Pop Warner Football.

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“I remember (the coaches) were telling us how they played in Venezuela and they hired a band to sit behind the (USA Baseball team’s) dugout and just play the whole time … just trying to do all this type of stuff to just throw you off of your game,” Bergner said. “It’ll definitely be something that you can learn from and grow from.” Like the other 39 ballplayers who attended the weeklong trials in Houston, the future is bright for Bergner. Although he has yet to settle on a school choice for college or decide upon an advisor to consult about his recruiting and Major League Baseball Draft prospects, Bergner did make a move during the summer, transferring from West Orange High School to Windermere Prep. For now, though, the Windermere teen is just focused on going out and winning ballgames on a big stage — all in the name of representing his country. “The opportunity that we’re all given to wear United States of America across our chest is just a great honor,” Bergner said. “It’s very cool.” Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@wotimes.com.

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if I’m the person to have a lot of energy, it will bring the whole team up. Take your pick: Gators, Seminoles or Knights? I’m actually a Gator-hater … but I don’t really root for any college in particular. Where are you from originally? My hometown is Fishers, Ind. What’s your dream car? My dream car is a Toyota FJ Cruiser. What’s your dream job? I want to be a marine biologist.

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John’s Lake home tops sales in August A home on John’s Lake was the top residential real-estate transaction in Winter Garden and Oakland for August. The home at 1306 Johns Cove Lane, Oakland, sold Aug. 27, for $659,888 (REO/ bank owned). Built in 2008, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool, a dock and 4,194 square feet of living area on .6 lakefront acres. The price per square foot is $157.34.

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The home at 2099 Cestius Road, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 22, for $351,000. Built in 2014, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 3,711 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $94.58. The home at 2064 Nerva Road, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 8, for $357,000. Built in 2014, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 3,711 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $96.20. The home at 2097 Cestius Road, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 28, for $304,000. Built in 2014, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,231 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $136.26.

AMBERLEIGH

The home at 431 Lake Amberleigh Drive, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 5, for $315,000. Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, two-andone-half baths, a pool and 2,550 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $123.53.

BAY ISLE

The home at 14045 Hampshire Bay Circle, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 15, for $486,000. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, four baths, two half-baths, a pool and

sold Aug. 21, for $185,000. Built in 1984, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,637 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $113.01.

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3,774 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $128.78. The home at 14135 Hampshire Bay Circle, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 14, for $427,000. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 3,318 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $128.69.

BELLE MEADE

The home at 15336 Firelight Drive, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 5, for $278,000 (short sale). Built in 2007, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,242 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $124.

BRONSONS LANDING

The home at 2131 Rickover Place, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 18, for $443,000 (short sale). Built in 2007, it has five bedrooms, five baths and 4,324 square feet. The price per square foot is $102.45.

CARRIAGE POINTE

The home at 2142 Redmark Lane, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 13, for $322,500. Built in 2012, it has four bedrooms, four baths and 3,190 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $101.10.

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The home at 301 Country Cottage Lane, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 6, for $228,000 (short sale). Built in 2007, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,238 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $101.88.

COUNTRY TRAIL ESTATES

The home at 12945 Reaves Road N., Winter Garden, sold Aug. 15, for $368,225. Built in 1989, it has three bedrooms, two-and-onehalf baths and 2,939 square feet of living area on 2.39 acres. The price per square foot is $125.29.

COVINGTON PARK

The home at 912 Bainbridge Loop, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 12, for $206,500. Built in 2012, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,532 square feet. The price per square foot is $134.79.

DANIELS LANDING

The home at 13460 Daniels Landing Circle, Winter Garden sold Aug. 8, for $135,000. Built in 2005, it has two bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,293 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $104.41.

DEERFIELD PLACE

The home at 285 Doe Run Drive, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 8, for $280,000. Built in 2005, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 3,439 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $81.42.

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The home at 1025 Glenharbor Circle, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 27, for $218,000. Built in 1986, it has five bedrooms, two baths and 1,955 square feet. The price per square foot is $111.51.

GLYNWOOD

The home at 13826 Glynshel Drive, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 8, for $455,000. Built in 2003, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,470 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $131.12.

HICKORY HAMMOCK

The home at 15973 Black Hickory Drive, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 1, for $447,829. Built in 2014, it has four bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths and 3,462 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $129.36. The home at 15985 Sweet Murcott Court, No. 31, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 15,

for $414,990. Built in 2014, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,719 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $152.63.

HICKORY LAKE ESTATES

The home at 9448 Lake Hickory Nut Drive, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 26, for $485,000. Built in 1997, it has four bedrooms, threeand-one-half baths and 3,116 square feet of living area on 1.28 lakefront acres. The price per square foot is $155.65. The home at 9331 Lake Hickory Nut Drive, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 22, for $393,000. Built in 2000, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,028 square feet of living area on .95 acres. The price per square foot is $193.79.

JOHNS LAKE POINTE

The home at 15164 Heron Hideaway Circle, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 11, for $445,000. Built in 2012, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,247 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $104.78. The home at 716 Sandy Bar Drive, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 19, for $342,000.

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Built in 2014, it has five bedrooms, three-and-onehalf baths and 3,467 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $98.64. The home at 507 Marsh Reed Drive, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 8, for $315,000. Built in 2014, it has five bedrooms, three baths and 2,810 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $112.10.

JOHNS LANDING

The home at 310 Largovista Drive, Oakland, sold Aug. 20, for $334,000. Built in 2004, it has five bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths, a pool and 4,191 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $79.69.

LAKE AVALON HEIGHTS

The home at 17635 Seidner Road, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 5, for $451,050. Built in 1982, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,741 square feet of living area on 5.15 acres. The price per square foot is $164.56.

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$335,000. Built in 2013, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 3,909 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $85.70. The home at 1051 Bending Oak Trail, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 6, for $248,000. Built in 2011, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,517 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $98.53.

sold Aug. 29, for $118,350 (REO/bank owned). Built in 1996, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,122 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $105.48. The home at 357 Windford Court, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 19, for $99,000 (REO/ bank owned). Built in 2000, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,099 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $90.08.

ORANGE COVE

PARTLOW ACRES

OAKS AT BRANDY LAKE

The home at 723 Sunburst Cove Lane, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 27, for $218,000. Built in 2000, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,189 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $99.59.

OVERLOOK AT HAMLIN

The home at 7798 Minutemen Loop, No. 23, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 21, for $640,955. Built in 2014, it has four bedrooms, four-andone-half baths and 4,300 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $149.06. The home at 7523 Lake Hancock Blvd., No. 204, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 21, for $397,530. Built in 2014, it has four bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,800 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $141.98. The home at 14388 Black Quill Drive, No. 186, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 21, for $396,995. Built in 2014, it has four bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,800 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $141.78. The home at 14388 Black Quill Drive, No. 181, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 21, for $367,520. Built in 2014, it has four bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,800 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $131.26.

PARK AVENUE ESTATES

The home at 323 Windford Court, Winter Garden,

The home at 1201 Partlow Drive, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 18, for $30,000 (short sale). Built in 1959, it has two bedrooms, one bath and 1,004 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $29.88.

REGENCY OAKS

The home at 526 Home Grove Drive, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 8, for $150,000 (short sale). Built in 2004, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,374 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $109.17.

RESERVE AT CARRIAGE POINTE

The home at 15414 Sandfield Loop, No. 77, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 15, for $382,995. Built in 2014, it has four bedrooms, four baths and 3,164 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $121.05.

SIGNATURE LAKES /INDEPENDENCE

The home at 6186 Waterside Island Lane, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 27, for $315,000. Built in 2013, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,231 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $141.19. The townhome at 6951 Pasturelands Place, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 21, for $164,500 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,512 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $108.80. The townhome at 14283

Avenue of the Groves, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 25, for $163,000. Built in 2009, it has two bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 1,266 square feet. The price per square foot is $128.75.

STONE CREEK

The home at 1650 Portcastle Circle, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 11, for $205,000. Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, two-and-onehalf baths and 1,857 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $110.39. The home at 15138 Harrowgate Way, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 11, for $190,990. Built in 2004, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,326 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $144.03. The home at 1710 Sherbourne St., Winter Garden, sold Aug. 29, for $118,430. Built in 2000, it has three bedrooms, two-and-onehalf baths and 1,979 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $59.84.

STONEYBROOK WEST

The home at 2050 Black Lake Blvd., Winter Garden, sold Aug. 25, for $485,000. Built in 2007, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,210 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $117.72. The home at 2627 Shirehall Lane, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 22, for $265,100. Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,575 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $102.95. The home at 14967 Masthead Landing Circle, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 20, for $260,000. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 1,886 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $137.86. The home at 2739 Balforn Tower Way, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 29, for $255,000. Built in 2008, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,001 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $127.44.

The townhome at 1567 Priory Circle, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 22, for $190,000. Built in 2011, it has three bedrooms, two-and-onehalf baths and 1,916 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $99.16. The townhome at 1146 Priory Circle, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 14, for $185,000. Built in 2008, it has three bedrooms, twoand-one-half baths and 1,884 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $98.20.

TIMBERCREEK PINES

The home at 224 N. Park Ave., Winter Garden, sold Aug. 15, for $247,000. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,762 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $89.43.

VERDE PARK

The home at 17970 Gourd Neck Loop, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 25, for $414,000. Built in 2014, it has six bedrooms, five baths and 4,700 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $88.30.

WINDERMERE CROSSINGS

The home at 1131 English Garden Lane, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 1, for $395,000. Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,138 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $125.88.

WINTER GARDEN

The home at 16935 W. Phil C. Peters Road, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 8, for $330,000. Built in 1980, it has three bedrooms, threeand-one-half baths and 2,800 square feet of living area on 4.07 acres. The price per square foot is $117.86. The home at 523 S. Lakeview Ave., Winter Garden, sold Aug. 29, for $119,250 (short sale). Built in 1928, it has three bedrooms, one bath and 1,792 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $66.55.

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Honey stop the car!!! 3 Bdrm., 2.5 Baths, fantastic buy on this 2-story beauty in winter garden and is move in condition! Open the front door it seems to say "welcome home". Beautiful wood laminated flooring in living/dining rm, ceramic tiled kitchen, granite countertops, ceramic tiled back splash, all kitchen appliances stay! Inside laundry rm, 1/2 bath, screened lanai with vinyl windows, fenced back yard, no rear neighbors and corner lot. Upstairs are 3 bdrms, master has large walk-in closet, master bath features dual sinks, gdn. tub and separate shower. This is a must see!!! Walk to downtown, W. Orange trail! Asking only $219,000. Motivated sellers.

APOPKA: NEW LISTING $199,900

WINTER GARDEN BUNGALOW

Bungalow with Industrial-2 zoning great for office space use. Large side yard.Current use as residential. Asking $126,900.

WINTERMERE POINTE - WINTER GARDEN

Awesome floor plan with 2988 sq ft living area. Solar heated pool- 3 car garage -1/2 acre and located in a cul-de-sac. $349,900 Must see!

COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE FOR SALE/LEASE FOR SALE *** Owner Financing *** CLERMONT - THE LEGENDS $439,000

5 Bedrooms 3 baths original owners. Gated community two level home. Corner lot. Over 4800 sq ft living area. Two kitchens and all

1,000 Sq ft office space w/3 offices $110,000 2,000 Sq ft office space w/6 offices $215,000 For lease same as above from $1,200 to $2400 a month plus tax

WHAT MORE COULD YOU ASK FOR?

ENGLEWOOD, FL, WATERFRONT located on FORKED CREEK CANAL, concrete seawall, dock, bring your BOAT/JET SKIS ONLY MINUTES AWAY FROM ICW and OCEAN, is where you will find this 3 Bdrm., 3 Ba., beauty!!! Recently updated: painted inside and out, all custom window coverings stay, top grade wood laminated flooring, new high efficiency a/c heat pump, all appliances stay including washer & dryer. Split bedroom plan, it has 2 master suites, living room, dining room, family room, screen lanai with sparkling pool, plus an open deck. Lush landscaping, beautiful trees, picturesque back yard watch the fish jump!!! This is a great get away approximately 2.5 hours from Winter Garden!!! Asking Only $424,900

JUST LISTED 8 DAYS!!!

Wow...What A Buy!!! 5Bdrm, 2 Ba. Living/Great room with wood burning fireplace, breakfast area, formal dining, split bedroom plan, kitchen comes complete with stainless steel appliances, beautiful wood laminated flooring throughout, bathrooms have been remodeled, stately trees, screened lanai, 32x17 new paver patio with fire pit, privacy fenced back yard, no rear neighbors, irrigation is on well and NO HOA!!! This is a beauty, all you need to do is bring your furniture, immaculate condition!!! If you have been looking for a nice home that is in move in condition and in Winter

YOUR WAIT IS OVER!!!

This is a dream come true!!! Gated Community/Lake Access!!! Gorgeous 2-story with master bedroom on the first floor!!! Step into this impressive dramatic 2 story foyer. Formal living room with plenty of room for big comfortable chairs & sofa, spacious but intimate dinning room, entertain in uncrowded comfort in the spacious family room with surround sound! Laundry room and half bath. Eat-in kitchen complete with island, desk and french doors leading to the LARGE screened lanai and spa. Upstairs you will find the loft perfect for a playroom, office or study area!!! There are also 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and the media room that features a large screen, comfortable chairs and everything needed to watch your favorite movie. Easy access to turnpike, 429, 408 and the West Orange Trail!!! Asking Only $335,000.00

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1998 Built home with over 1800 sq ft living area. Wood floors, grante counter tops and volume Ceilings. Appliances and a/c are new ! Lush Landscaping. A real must see !

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CLERMONT: NEW LISTING $167,500

3Bed/2ba with 1826 sq ft living area. No hoa. Not a short sale or bank owned. Quick response from seller. All areas tiled except Bedrooms. 2 Car garage and a basement for storage.

PE SA ND LE IN G

Gated community 4 bed 31/2 bath pool home Feel the sea breeze - walk to the beach. Open with 3 car garage! Open floor plan, fireplace & inviting floor plan. Backyard w/gazebo and firepit for entertaining. Newer roof and a/c. and upgraded kitchen. Must see $374,900. Priced to sell $$139,000.

JUST LISTED!!!

Located in Winter Garden and cute as a button is this 4 Bdrm., 2 Ba. has been remodeled, with wood laminate flooring, new cabinets, freshly painted inside and out, all appliances stay, range, refrigerator, dishwasher, disposal, microwave, washer and dryer. Window coverings stay, dining room table and hutch. Master bath has dual sinks, tiled shower. Front and Back porch, back yard is privacy fenced with white vinyl fencing. Walk to downtown W.G., West Orange Trail.

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200 ITEMS FOR SALE

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STARKE LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH

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LUTHERAN PEOPLE OF FAITH CHURCH 220 Windermere Rd, Winter Garden Serv. 8:30am & 10:45am 407-877-3937 www.PeopleOfFaith.ORG

EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE MESSIAH 241 N. Main, Winter Garden Services: 8, 9:30, & 11am, 7pm www.churchofthemessiah.com

EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION

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METHODIST FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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PRESBYTERIAN OAKLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

PENTECOSTAL GRACE WORSHIP CENTER

Temporarily meeting at Baldwin Fairchild of Winter Garden 428 East Plant Street Winter Garden, FL 34787 Pastor Ricky L. Faircloth

218 E. Oakland Ave. Oakland, FL 407-656-4452 www.oaklandpres.org Near exit 272 off the FL Turnpike Worship at 8:45 am and 11 am Sunday School for all ages at 9:45am. Nursery provided during worship. Dr. Robert P. Hines, Jr., Pastor. Call about our preschool.

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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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SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES Thurs., Sept. 4 Fri., Sept. 5 Sat., Sept. 6 Sun., Sept. 7 Mon., Sept. 8

Tues., Sept. 9 7:40 p.m.

FRI.

SUNRISE 7:06 a.m. 7:06 a.m. 7:07 a.m. 7:07 a.m. 7:08 a.m.

SUNSET 7:45 p.m. 7:44 p.m. 7:43 p.m. 7:42 p.m. 7:41 p.m.

LOW 74 73 74 73 73 73 73

MOON PHASES

Sept. 8

7:08 a.m.

SAT.

SUN.

Sept. 15

(2013: 0.09) Sept. 23

YEAR

TO DATE 30.12 (2013: 42.17)

HIGH

LOW

91 73

92 74

91 73

Sept. 2

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CREATURE FEATURE

By George Pompey | Edited by Timothy E. Parker ACROSS 1 Easy hoop 6 Released 11 Poor-box contribution 15 Do a landscaping chore 18 Unescorted 19 SpongeBob’s home 20 Goodbye, in Genoa 21 Type of lily 22 Locomotive parts 24 Kitty-box filler 26 Give a holler 27 Owl’s remark 28 Attractive person 30 Pierced in the bullring 31 Stuff to smelt 33 “___! The Herald Angels Sing” 35 Like hydroponic gardening 37 Old bumper car trademark 40 Departure from life 42 Caviar source 43 Old name of Tokyo 44 Treaty grp. 46 Big quiz 47 Regular lunar event 51 Sought greener pastures 53 Makes orderly 55 Contemptuous laugh 56 A single time 57 Snooker term 60 South Pacific island 61 Effortlessness 62 “Psych” finish 64 Whit or bit 67 Professorial talks 69 Water balloon impact sound 71 Belmont Park attraction 74 Spot for a spat 75 Magic charm 77 Search, in a child’s game

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Displease Santa, in a way Russian range or river Hoppy brews Sauce for nachos Dees’ predecessors Miles-gallon filler Possessing knowledge of spiritual things Playing with a full deck Guarantees Iran-Armenia border river Tannery employee Reason for sudden death Eggy quaff Branch of physics Sounded nostalgic Type of call One way to the airport Plato’s portico Like fresh matches Remove the stitches from Cheek glistener Do some gentle arm-twisting Strychnine, e.g. Observant hobbyist Address for the king Long skirt Observe Yom Kippur Throat-clearing sounds Memorable period in history Aphid, e.g. Submarine’s device Blow one’s own horn

DOWN 1 Like some negligees 2 Ingredient in some lip balms 3 Pained cry 4 Do a drain-clearing job 5 Kind of coat or gravel 6 Madmen, south of the

SUDOKU PACIFIC Complete the grid so that every row, column and 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9 inclusively.

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border It returns your calls Acquire bicuspids Toothy snouted fish Kind of personality ATM user’s requirement Go between San ___, Calif. “Do re mi fa ___ ...” 39.37 inches, to a Brit Double-curved moldings They cross here Like a fence’s goods Relating to a topic of discourse Domed homes Imperial decree “General Hospital” regular Sofer Create some drama? Funny in a twisted way Part of a rep’s spiel Norse war god Many repel fleas Extinct bird Act like Brutus Fingers count Wild rumble Items on some necklaces Gallery stand The group right here Sell to consumers Skin-soothing powder Conifer Composer Lukas Harem guard, typically Word with “a bird” or “a plane” Placekicker’s prop Greek god of war “The way,” to Lao-tzu Buddhist shrine Trims, as fruit Heavenly headgear

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George Washington bills Alias preceder Equestrian school Old Greek gymnasium On the double, in the O.R. Sonny boys Deceitful Lake in HOMES Place in a tournament Isle of Capri attraction

90 91 93 95 97 101 102 104 105 106 107

Up in arms Native wine grapes Group of three Like most green tomatoes Sides of a cube High councils Large lemonlike fruit Pampas cowboy Use bad language Great place to walk The “U” in UHF

108 Girl in an Everly Brothers hit 110 A lumberjack, at times 113 Peeved state 115 Flamboyant Dame 117 Perlman of TV 118 Emeralds and pearls 119 Formerly, in olden days 121 Mischievous individual 123 “How was ___ know?” 124 Computer key

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