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Winter Garden budget approved See our breakdown of how the city of Winter Garden plans to manage its 2020-21 budget. SEE PAGE 7.

THAT’S MORE LIKE IT Cheerleaders, marching bands return to football sidelines. SEE PAGE 9.

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Betty Wade pauses near the grave of her grandfather, early Oakland settler James W. Walker, who died at age 37 in the 1918 flu epidemic.

The Oakland African-American Historic Cemetery has been part of the town since the 1880s, but not everyone knows about its existence and significance. SEE PAGE 4.

Winter Park-based Writer’s Block Bookstore is expanding with a new location in the heart of downtown Winter Garden. DANIELLE HENDRIX ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Bookworms, rejoice: Downtown Winter Garden soon will be home to an independent bookstore. Writer’s Block Bookstore, which has operated in Winter Park since 2014, is expanding and adding a second location in the heart of Winter Garden at 32 W. Plant St. During the Aug. 27 Winter Garden City Commission meeting, commissioners approved a targeted retail grant

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Oakland strikes agreement with county history center Town commissioners also approved Oakland’s new budget and agreements pertaining to Starr Street.

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Oakland town leaders on Tuesday, Sept. 22, approved a measure that allows Oakland to enter into an agreement with the Orange County Regional

History Center for the Oakland Oral History Project. This partnership allows the two entities to work together to collect the oral histories of residents in Oakland for preservation and education.

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Writer’s Block expands to West Orange

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had to fall in love with the area first,” Zimmerman said. “We thought it was really charming and it’s doing so well, growing so well, and it seems like the city is really focused on making the downtown a viable community and just actively seeking different types of businesses to be in downtown Winter Garden.” Zimmerman knew if she decided to open a second location this year, it would have to be before or during the fourth quarter, when sales typically increase because of the holidays. The goal is for Writer’s Block in Winter Garden to open Nov. 1.

She said Writer’s Block will have a family-friendly focus, complete with a children’s area, special events, trivia nights, book clubs, seating areas, and, hopefully, author signings and events. The goal is to create and foster community. “It’s a place where, hopefully, the customers will get to know the staff,” Zimmerman said. “Independent bookstores curate a different selection than most big-box stores. We work strongly with publishers on selecting — literally hand-picking — every book that’s in there. Every big box has the next John Green book, but we get to know the community, what they’re reading and what they like buying. “We read the books ourselves and talk about the books, so it’s a lot more personal,” she said. “People kind of come in with that expectation that we really get to know our books, and we really get to know our authors. I go to conferences and meet authors, they send books for us to read in advance. … We really become very engaged the

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minutia of reading. It’s a very different experience.” Community is one of the largest building blocks upon which an independent bookstore stands. “Winter Garden is doing a really good job of trying to build up their little downtown,” she said. “I’m very impressed after spending time there. I had to fall in love with it first, because that’s what bookstores are: They’re a place for community.”

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for $50,000 — $25,000 from the city and $25,000 from the Community Redevelopment Agency — to assist with interior alterations and buildout costs associated with getting the space ready to open in the fall. City Manager Mike Bollhoefer noted during the meeting that it was something he initially didn’t receive well, because it is something the city had not done before. However, he eventually warmed up to the idea and described bookstores as “anchorettes,” noting their importance to a downtown area. Lauren Zimmerman, owner of Writer’s Block Bookstore, said the only way bookstores succeed these days is by becoming a destination. That’s why cities with walkable shopping and restaurants — much like downtown

Winter Garden and Winter Park — are good locations for independent bookstores. In fact, Writer’s Block has worked its way up to a new spot on Park Avenue — prime real estate in Winter Park. “The reason that bookstores can succeed in these types of communities is if they become very active in the community,” said Zimmerman, a Winter Park resident. “You just get really creative about having community engagement. We’re going to be trying to bring authors in, which will be really exciting. We’re doing really well with our author events.” Zimmerman said the city of Winter Garden approached her to open a bookstore in downtown Winter Garden a few months ago. Although she had previously visited Winter Garden and thought it was a nice area, she didn’t know it well enough at the time. So, she and her family began visiting Winter Garden more frequently. “I was joking that before I decided to have a bookstore in any area, I

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These members of the Nehrling Gardens team were thrilled to have the exterior restoration project complete. From left: Stephen Carini, Tiffany Acireale, Theresa Schretzmann-Myers, David Chomanics and Mike Neff.

Former glory After two years and plenty of work, renovations on the historic 1880s house at Nehrling Gardens are complete. DANIELLE HENDRIX ASSOCIATE EDITOR

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The 1880s home received some much-needed TLC, thanks to a state matching grant and hours of labor provided by contractors, volunteers and board members.

and experimented with thousands of plants. Most recently, his home has received a makeover, thanks in part to a $56,500 matching grant from the Florida Division of Historical Resources department, Withers said. Nehrling Gardens’ match consisted of more than $30,000 in cash, in-kind supplies, consulting and volunteer labor, she added.

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The scope of the project was an impressive, top-to-bottom undertaking. Scott Sidler, founder and master craftsman of Austin Historical, served as the historical-preservation contractor and oversaw the process. Work began with the roof and metal shingles — all original from the 1880s. Orlando Roofing was instrumental with helping out. “We removed the rust, and we restored and neutralized the metal,” Schretzmann-Myers said. “Any place where there was a cracked shingle that was leaking, we replaced that with another shingle. ... We had to replace maybe 14 to 16 cracked shingles — that was it. … Then we sealed and repainted the shingled roof.”

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hen the Henry Nehrling Society purchased the historic 1880s home and surrounding gardens nearly 11 years ago, there were people who couldn’t see past the then-overgrown site. But Angela Withers — board president of the Henry Nehrling Society — said the society saw beyond the mess it once was and envisioned its potential. “We knew the bones of the house were good and that the house was a terrific example — an unusual example — of what we have left of Orange County in that period,” Withers said. “It gave us a focus on not only the significance of the man who worked there, but also what he did there. … We felt like, ‘We’ve got this extraordinary site, but it’s a matter of getting it and starting to clean it up to the point where people understand that yes, you can do something with it.’” Today, visitors to the historical, 6-acre site in Gotha are greeted by the luscious gardens where ornithologist, horticulturist and scientist Henry Nehrling once grew

Nehrling Society in 1999 and purchasing the property in 2009, the nonprofit applied for three Florida Division of Historic Preservation matching grants in successive applications. The third time was the charm. This grant marks the first state funding Nehrling Gardens has received. Theresa SchretzmannMyers — vice president of the board, grant writer and volunteer coordinator — was instrumental in helping secure the special-categories grant after applying for it in 2017. As part of the requirements for receiving the funding, they had to file a restrictive covenant on the land to ensure the property will not be developed or demolished. Schretzmann-Myers also had to document the site plan, costs, photos and updates.

Then there was the work on the back porch, which essentially had to be rebuilt due to lots of rotted wood. Schretzmann-Myers added that throughout the entire process, the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation had to be followed. “You have to follow those standards, because the Secretary of the Interior is where you get your designation as a national registered historic site, so they want you to follow all the standards of trying to preserve all the original wood you can,” she said. “Wherever we encountered rotted wood, it had to come off, and then you have to see what the problem is behind it,” said Mike Neff, the society’s House Committee chair and board member. “Everything is checked and rechecked.” There was brick work done on the front porch and piers. Then there was the lead-based paint removal, one of the most challenging processes. Nehrling Gardens used Dumond Peel Away to strip more than 100 years of paint. To the group’s surprise, the uncovered wood began oozing turpentine after the paint was stripped away, and they had to wait until the oozing ceased to repaint. They used an oil-based primer to seal it, followed by the new coat of paint, donated by Florida Paints. Now that the work is done, they can look back and take some time to celebrate this years-in-themaking accomplishment. “The people who have worked to help us get this far have just been wonderful — our wonderful board of directors, and the members of the community who have shown up to help on the projects that we do,” Withers said. “And our garden team who keeps our garden looks so great. It’s just a sense of amazement, in a way, at what you can accomplish.” What’s more, in August, Nehrling Gardens and Austin Historical received a Restoration/Rehabilitation award from the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation for their joint efforts in exterior restoration of the home. “So much is owed to the community believing in our team,” Withers said. “This place is special, very special. There’s so much benefit for the community in having a place like this. … It’s been an undertaking, but a worthwhile one — and we have so much more we can accomplish.”

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people are buried in this cemetery, some as early as the 1880s and as late as 1949. There is no plot map and no formal burial list, so no one has a definitive list of who is buried there. There are a number of headstones missing. Some of the more elaborate ones that still remain mark the graves of prominent black Oakland residents, many of them Masons. More of the spots are tagged by metal markers, some with names, some without. It is known that a large number died in the 1918 flu pandemic and are laid to rest here. Because Oakland was mainly an agricultural town, many unnamed seasonal workers who died of the flu likely are buried there, too. Wade said there are probably a little more than 200 people buried in the cemetery.

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akland residents wanting to research the town’s history must go to a neighboring town to do so, but that’s about to change with the completion of the Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center at the Town of Oakland. The town has built its own place to store its historical records, photographs and ephemera, and the center should be open to the public by the end of the year. An important piece of this town’s history is the Oakland African American Historic Cemetery, the town’s first black cemetery. Established in 1882, it is the final resting place for many of Oakland’s earliest and most notable residents. Oakland pioneer James Gamble Speer gave the original deed to three black trustees in 1917, according to town records. Many folks aren’t aware of this secluded cemetery and know only of the other two: the OaklandTildenville Cemetery, the second cemetery for black residents, located off West Colonial Drive; and the Oakland Cemetery, which was for white residents, located northeast of the black cemetery with access off Sadler Road. Burials stopped in the original black cemetery in the early 1950s, and after decades of neglect, it ended up buried deep in a wooded area just north of West Colonial Drive. Mostly hidden by weeds, downed limbs, giant banana-spider webs and debris are the final resting places of some of the earliest residents of Oakland. There are many children, too, as well as dozens of citrus workers, buried here. Trees, brush and weeds slowly took over the nearly three-acre tract of land. The Cemetery Board deeded it to the town in 2014. The town applied for Florida’s Historic Preservation Grant earlier this year and is the top-ranking application. The $25,000 matching grant will go toward maintenance and preservation of the cemetery, located at 16798 W. Colonial Drive. One condition of the grant is that the town provide a 50% match: $12,500 in cash and $12,500 in in-kind donations that also would secure a fence around the property. The grant becomes available in July 2021. Town Manager Steve Koontz said although the town has been approved to receive the grant, the actual amount will depend on how much is allotted in the state budget for the next fiscal year. All money granted to Oakland will

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Volunteers clearing the overgrown cemetery discovered metal pipes placed deep into the ground and rising about 3 feet above. In one African burial tradition, people added these pipes to the gravesite so they could talk to their deceased relatives. Left: The Oakland African-American Historic Cemetery has been part of the town since the 1880s, but not everyone knows about its existence and significance.

be used for the historic cemetery, including coming up with a plan for perpetual protection of the land. “The town’s goal is to manage and protect this historically significant site for future generations,” Koontz said. “It is an important part of the heritage of the town and can be a place of contemplation and remembrance that will coincide with educational and cultural programming provided through the new Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center at the Town of Oakland.” PREVIOUS EFFORTS

With few exceptions, black and white residents were buried in the cemeteries according to their skin color. In a racially diverse town, the racially divided cemeteries still exist — merely because people are buried in the cemeteries that hold family connections. After the 1940s, when people were no longer being buried in the cemetery and visitors became scarce, vegetation grew rampant, concealing many of the headstones in their own mossy tomb. For the next six decades, there was little activity there, so the

trees, grass and weeds kept growing, eventually covering up all visible evidence of the cemetery’s existence. The cemetery was “rediscovered” in 2004, when Florida’s Turnpike Authority officials were at the site to discuss road-widening plans. Ground-penetrating radar located the bodies, and a chain-link fence was installed around the perimeter. Members from Oakland’s two Missionary Baptist churches, St. Paul and Tildenville, spent many mornings at the old cemetery, cutting down trees, determining where the bodies were buried, uncovering headstones, establishing the burial rows. It is their parents and grandparents and aunts and uncles who were laid to rest there. The Oakland-Tildenville Cemetery Committee uncovered shells and pipes and researched the artifacts’ purposes with the help of an archaeologist, and it turned out that many burial traditions were brought over from Africa. Oakland native Betty Wade, 73, has been involved in the historic cemetery’s restoration for more than a decade for personal reasons. Her grandfather, early settler James. W. Walker, and other family members are buried there. No one seems to know how many

MOVING FORWARD

A local Boy Scout and his volunteers built a new entrance off Oakland Avenue. Once hidden at the end of a dirt path, the entrance now is visible behind a locked gate on the east side of Longleaf at Oakland. Koontz said the town is working on a clean-up plan and a management plan that will ensure ongoing maintenance that respects the historic significance of the land. Once the clearing is complete, then work can begin on the next proposed phase of the project: a covered kiosk at the entrance and a glass case with the cemetery’s history and a list of known buried people. The burial rows will be heavily mulched for visitors. Every plot will receive a marker, even if it reads “unknown.” “We just haven’t had a plan and a way to maintain it the way it needs to be maintained,” Koontz said. “So that’s what we’re embarking on now. … What we’re trying to do moving forward through this grant is a plan to take care of it in perpetuity and make it accessible to the citizens in some form and fashion.” Those plans include offering historic tours of the town’s three cemeteries and applying for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. “Being able to document the history of the cemetery is significant to understanding the story of how our community was founded and the importance of our heritage,” Wade, the cemetery’s past president, and Mona Phipps, past board member, wrote in a letter of support. “Seeing the cemetery restored would add a sense of pride while honoring those who are buried there.” “We need to make sure we work with the appropriate person to preserve it in the right manner,” Mayor Kathy Stark said.

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Winter Garden spearheads campaign for local businesses The city’s Love Local initiative aims to build awareness of shopping and dining at local small businesses. AMY QUESINBERRY COMMUNITY EDITOR

Business around the country have suffered financial losses because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and many have been forced to furlough or lay off staff members or, even worse, close their doors forever. The city of Winter Garden has created the Love Local campaign and has been working with its brick-and-mortar shops and eateries to keep shoppers and diners returning to their establishments. The campaign includes a number of activities and programs through December, including monthly sidewalk sales; a partnership with a revenuegeneration platform; Outdoor Dining Month; a 10-day Halloween experience; Shop Small Business Saturday; Holiday Boutique Stroll; seasonal activities; and a new downtown Winter Garden website and social media presence. “Loving local bolsters the local economy since for every $100 spent at locally owned businesses, $68 will stay in the community, whereas only $43 remains in the community when shopping at a national chain, according to the Independent We Stand organi-

zation,” said Tanja Gerhartz, economic development director for the city. The city is partnering with community organizations, such as Observer Media Group, the West Orange Chamber of Commerce and the Winter Garden Village at Fowler Groves to assist the local business community. The Love Local campaign offers multiple initiatives; the city also has partnered with Hownd, a company that generates immediate cash sales and future foot traffic for businesses. “The new program will help all the businesses in the city that use sales, coupons, gift certificates, etc. for products or services,” Gerhartz said. Consumers can take advantage of savings, gift cards, vouchers and coupons through email, Facebook and the

free MyHownd mobile app while shopping and dining at participating businesses. “Axum Coffee, for example, could build a promo coupon where if you buy a cup of coffee on Friday you can get a second cup,” Gerhartz said. “(If) a restaurant wants to put something out there, a retailer wants to put a gift certificate out there … shop and get 10% off. I’m thinking holidays. “That coupon will be sent out digitally,” she said. “When you get to downtown, these promo coupons pop up. Some of these, you can press a button and the items will be purchased, and you can go to the store to pick up.” To help businesses, Winter Garden has set up a sponsorship fund that covers the program’s costs.

“Winter Garden is a strong community on so many levels, including a loyal base of residents and people from other areas who love our way of life and support our local businesses,” Winter Garden City Manager Mike Bollhoefer said. “We’re glad that our city government is in a financial position to be able to offset the costs for our local merchants to market their businesses and attract more customers.” The city also has introduced an official website dedicated to its downtown merchants. Downtownwg.com will highlight the sector and serve as a resource for residents and visitors. New Facebook and Instagram pages — officialdowntownwintergarden — were established to help residents stay connected to the latest downtown news.

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Professionally trained oral historians from the county history center will conduct and record the interviews. The history center in Orlando will own the copyrights to the interviews, but the town will receive digital copies to use in exhibits on the town’s website and at the new Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center. Town officials have come up with a list of potential people to interview; the plan is to initially interview black residents who might be able to provide information about the Oakland African American Historic Cemetery. “That’s just awesome, and I want to make sure we capture folks as quickly as possible,” Mayor Kathy Stark said.

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The commission also approved the final budget for Fiscal Year 2020-21. For the next year, beginning Oct. 1, the town will operate with a budget of $21,460,631 based on a millage rate of 6.5. In a breakdown of the three funds that constitute the town’s budget, the General Fund was approved at $6,303,364, the Impact Fees fund totals $5,334,728, the Utility Fund budget is $4,024,156, and Oakland Avenue Charter School will operate on a $5,798,383 budget. The previous fiscal year budget was $17,317,840. The town has been commit-

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ted to lowering its millage rate in the last few years, but this year, the commission chose to maintain the previous year’s rate of 6.5 mills. “Sales taxes are down, and we do not know what the impact of that is,” Mayor Kathy Stark said. “I think we are being careful this year to see what the impacts are.” STARR STREET CONNECTION

The commission accepted a Utility and Roadway Easement that paves the way for a continuation of Starr Street from Oakland Avenue to West Colonial Drive. The first step is to acquire the necessary right-of-way. Lakeside Church and Tractor Supply, both of which are building along the future section of Starr, have dedicated 40 feet each along their western boundary for the extension of Starr. The easement agreement will allow the construction of the road and will allow the town to construct water and sewer lines. TREE CITY USA

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City of Winter Garden Fiscal Year ’20-’21

inter Garden commissioners have approved the final Fiscal Year 2020-21 budget. According to city documents, the total revenue for FY 2020-21 is $77,493,700, while total expenditures sit at $70,139,188. This is a nearly 30% decrease of $29,591,299, compared to the FY 2019-20 total budget of $99,730,487. Part of that is because of a $15.4 million decrease in this year’s Public Services expenditures, much of which last year accounted for the Dillard Street redesign. Additionally, the city has reduced controllable variable operating expenditures by 10% this year to account for impacts due to the coronavirus pandemic, City Manager Mike Bollhoefer said. The budget includes the general fund, special-revenues fund, debt-service fund, enterprise funds and fiduciary funds. At $41,019,254, the general fund

4.5 The set millage rate for Fiscal Year 2021 is 4.5, which has now remained static for three years. The budget is currently balanced at a 4.5 millage rate.

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GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES BY DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT FY 2019 FY2020 FY2021 Legislative $155,608 $241,273 $207,248 Legal $397,741 $339,162 $408,525 Executive $1,214,006 $1,257,433 $1,396,542 Economic $268,024 $304,823 $290,370 City Clerk $242,839 $280,603 $286,969 Finance $2,481,231 $2,752,110 $2,760,537 Information Technology $1,117,895 $1,389,909 $1,231,010 Administrative Services $2,099,357 $2,468,915 $2,622,827 Police $10,993,619 $12,121,530 $12,545,018 Fire $8,526,168 $8,336,395 $8,515,037 Community Development $2,089,955 $2,937,480 $2,488,386 Public Services $3,713,689 $19,046,920 $3,683,598 Parks and Recreation $4,322,718 $8,206,673 $4,591,963 Total $37,622,850 $59,683,226 $41,028,030

makes up 53% of the total budget. Personnel costs are the largest portion of the general fund at about $26.55 million (64.7%), according to Bollhoefer, and this year that includes a 2% costof-living increase. The Winter

CAPITAL REQUESTS FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT

HVAC replacement: $32,500 Patrol car laptop replacements: $50,000

Police CID vehicle replacement: $56,354

Police marked vehicle replacements: $277,884

This project traditionally provides for capital repairs and replacement as needed throughout the city. In FY 2021, $1.06 million from the General Fund has been allocated to street-resurfacing improvements to Division Street (Dillard to Hennis), East Crown Point (Plant to Crown Point Cross), East Bay Street (Dillard to Ninth), First Street (Maple to Smith), Daniels Road (Turnpike to Stoneybrook West Parkway), Courtlea Oaks, Daniels Crossing Phase II (Fifth, Dharma and Karma), Orange Cove and Horizon Oaks.

Garden Police Department has been allocated $12,545,018, and the fire department received $8,515,037. The general fund’s personnel and operating expenditures are budgeted to increase 2.4%.

— DANIELLE HENDRIX

CAPITAL REQUESTS FOR STREET OPERATIONS

Street resurfacing: $1,000,000

Plant/ Avalon intersection: $1,577,217

Carter Road improvements — State Road 50 & Peoples Plaza: $235,000

TOTAL: $416,738

TOTAL: $2,812,217

CAPITAL REQUESTS FOR PARKS, LAND AND RECREATION

CAPITAL REQUESTS FOR STORMWATER

Tanner Hall audio/ visual equipment upgrade: $79,000 Meeting room dividers at Jessie Brock Community Center: $25,000 New athletic field mower: $40,000

Small pavilion at farmers market: $80,000

Ball fields lighting upgrade at Veterans Park: $115,000

TOTAL: $339,000

Stormwater R&R improvements: $50,000

Vactron replacement (cost share): $161,000

Public service replacement metal building (cost share): $124,738

1507 N. Fullers Cross Road drainage improvements: $60,000

Temple Grove CIPP pipe liner: $127,525

TOTAL: $523,263

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OCPS awaiting instruction for Phase 3 Shortly following Gov. Ron DeSantis’ announcement to move the state to Phase 3 reopening Friday, Sept. 25, Orange County Public Schools officials said they are awaiting instruction on how this will affect the district. Until that happens, the district will maintain all protocols it has set. “There will be no change for social distancing, masks, and sanitizing schools and work locations,” officials said via Twitter. “Once we have evaluated the governor’s orders, we will provide direction regarding any changes, including any work-related changes for employees who have been granted reasonable accommodations. “We want to assure families and employees that any changes will be done thoughtfully and strategically so as not to jeopardize the health, safety and welfare of our students and employees,” officials said.

Foundation reopens Tilden Road campus After shutting down for one week because of possible cases of COVID-19, Foundation Academy’s Tilden Road campus reopened for classes Monday, Sept. 28. The decision to close was a precautionary measure, President Dave Buckles said. School administration had consulted with its medical advisory team members, who made the decision to ultimately shut down for the week. “Foundation Academy’s goal is to ensure a safe and healthy environment as well as minimize closures,” he said. “Foundation Academy has been preparing remote learning provisions and systems for a considerable time and has robust procedures to deliver our curriculum effectively.”

LAUREN SPALDING, THE FIRST ACADEMY Lauren Spalding — a senior at The First Academy — has been at TFA since kindergarten. Throughout the years, Spalding has been a part of numerous organizations. She currently plays tennis on the varsity team, serves as the student government leader of the Environmental Committee, is a member of NHS, a founding member of Mu Alpha Theta, a founding member of Micah 6:6 diversity club and a member of the computer programing team.

What do you love most about your school? Two words that encompass everything I love about TFA are opportunity and community. TFA has really made a difference through the amount of personal guidance provided by teachers and staff. The school offers so much support and opportunities to connect with my peers and community. As a senior, I can look back and see all of the steps TFA has taken to create a solid foundation and community for me to reach out to now and after I graduate. What brought you to TFA? The teachers. When my family and I visited for the first time, everyone was so kind, welcoming, and passionate about TFA and what they were teaching. They definitely did a great job making my family and I feel wanted. Now, when I’m walking through the hallways, teachers always say hello and genuinely are interested in me. They provide a lot of support in and out of the classroom.

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What motivates you and pushes you to do your best? I strive to emulate the kind of person I always looked up to when I was younger, especially people who mentored those around them and served their community. I want to help foster growth and love of learning in the next generations, especially for girls interested in STEM. What’s the nicest thing a student or faculty member has done for you? This is such a hard question, (because) I find that students and faculty are always so willing to go out of their way to give opportunities and support in my academic career. I am so thankful that my chemistry teacher, Ms. Pierre, opened her classroom to me to conduct independent research while also offering me guidance. I have definitely come back from that experience with a lot more knowledge about chemistry and lab practices. I also have to thank Mr. Harrison, whom I will have had for three years, for being so instrumental in cultivating my love of computer science and encouraging me to participate in programming competitions.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? I would definitely travel to Morocco. All the pictures I see of the architecture and landscape coupled with the vast, rich history put it at the top of my bucket list. I also love Moroccan food with its flavor and use of spices. If you could meet anyone — past or present — who would it be and why? I would want to meet Ada Lovelace, who, in addition to being Lord Byron’s daughter, is also credited as the first computer programmer. As a woman in a time where higher education was seldom offered to females, I would want to know how she was so motivated to pursue her dreams in the sciences when most people looked down on her. She really didn’t even get credit for her achievements until relatively recently!

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heer teams, bands and JROTC members across Orange County made their return to Friday Night Lights last week for the first time this season. Before the season began, Orange County Public Schools announced it would not allow cheer, band and JROTC to participate during the football season because of health concerns regarding COVID-19. However, the district relented, and as of Friday, Sept. 25, those students are now allowed to bring the excitement back to the sidelines and stands. Olympia High School was the only OCPS team in the Observer’s coverage area at home on Friday. Cheerleaders led the crowd in chants, while the band — situated in its usual spot in the end zone — played and chanted on its Titans to a season-opening win against Gateway.

Members of the cheer team were socially distanced on the sideline.

Members of the Olympia Titan Band wore masks and were socially distanced as they played throughout the night.

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JOHN MICHAEL SAVEY DIED JULY 30, 2020.

First United Methodist Church 125 N. Lakeview Ave., Winter Garden (407) 656-1135 Services: Livestreaming Sunday @ 9 AM. Viewable on Facebook and Youtube

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John Michael Savey, age 61, passed away on July 30, 2020 in Windermere, FL. John entered into eternity alongside his precious son, James Patrick Savey. He was also preceded in death by his parents, James Joseph Savey and Dorothy Marie Suter Savey; father-in-law, Franklin D. Conley; and sister-inlaw, Shelley S. Conley. He is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Lisa R. Conley Savey, of Windermere, Florida; three daughters: Ashley Lynette Savey, of West Palm, Florida, Jennifer Lea Savey, of Ocoee, Florida, and Kara Beth Savey Stagg and son-in-law, Eric Stagg, of Apopka, Florida; four grandchildren, Mason Kyler Cardy, Jax Granville Stagg, Tru Ellie-Kaye Stagg and Ivy Jo Stagg; one sister, Mary E. (Tom) Thompson, of Annapolis, Maryland; mother-in-law, Janice L. Conley, of Inverness, Florida; one sister-in-law, Beth (Gary) Oberholzer, of Lincolnton, North Carolina; and two brothers-in-law, Scott (Trisha) Conley, of Oak Hill, Ohio, and Chris (Michelle) Conley, of Wellston, Ohio; 15 nieces and nephews; and 16 great-nieces and nephews. As a 1977 graduate of Jackson High School (Jackson, Ohio), he attended Ohio University, where he graduated in 1981 with a B.S. in Journalism and a minor in Advertising. John was a former outdoor advertising executive and current Managing Partner at Longview Outdoor Advertising Company LLC. In addition, he was an active member of Family Church of Windermere, assistant coach for Windermere Little League, member of Florida Outdoor Advertising Association and Outdoor Advertising Association of America Inc. and fraternity member of Beta Theta Pi. John will be remembered as a devoted husband and the most

loving and encouraging father and Papa to his children and grandchildren. He was a gregarious, wise and generous man who always seemed to know just the right words to say. John and his tremendous sense of humor will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Lastly, as an avid fan of THE Ohio State Buckeyes, college football season will never be quite the same. O-H… Funeral services will be under the direction of Lewis & Gillum Funeral Home in Jackson, Ohio, with Pastor Troy Schmidt officiating. Visitation will be at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, followed by a celebration of John’s life at 7 p.m. Visitation will be held again at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, followed by the graveside service at noon at Beaver Union Cemetery in Beaver, Ohio. Dr. Chuck Carter will officiate a second memorial service, celebrating John’s life, at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9, 2020, at Family Church of Windermere in Windermere, Florida. In lieu of flowers, Orange County Public Schools has set up a fund for the family for those looking for a way to help: foundationforocps. org/index/index/id/693. Per CDC guidelines, governor recommendations and family request, EVERYONE will be required to wear a mask while indoors and practice proper social distancing. We are doing our best to keep our loved ones safe and ask that you do the same. Online condolences may be sent to lewisgillum.com.

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Cincinnati Bengals and the Ohio State Buckeyes, the cheering sections will never be quite as loud. … I-O! Funeral services will be under the direction of Lewis & Gillum Funeral Home in Jackson, Ohio, with Pastor Troy Schmidt officiating. Visitation will be at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, followed by a celebration of Jay’s life at 7 p.m. Visitation will be held again at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, followed by the graveside service at noon at Beaver Union Cemetery in Beaver, Ohio. Dr. Chuck Carter will officiate a second memorial service, celebrating Jay’s life, at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9, 2020, at Family Church of Windermere in Windermere, Florida. In lieu of flowers, Orange County Public Schools has set up a fund for the family for those looking for a way to help: foundationforocps. org/index/index/id/693. Per CDC guidelines, governor recommendations and family request, EVERYONE will be required to wear a mask while indoors and practice proper social distancing. We are doing our best to keep our loved ones safe and ask that you do the same. Online condolences may be sent to lewisgillum.com.

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After graduation, Bill entered the U.S. Air Force, where he served honorably as an Air Traffic Controller attaining the rank of first lieutenant. In 1959 Bill moved to

Orlando, Florida, where he worked as Greens Superintendent at Bay Hill Country Club, both during construction and the early years of the club. Following Bay Hill, he started Cypress Creek Nursery, providing wholesale plants, trees and landscape design and installation services throughout the Southeast. During retirement, Bill spent his time woodworking and working on various philanthropic activities. Bill was preceded in death by his first wife, Lieser; parents, Joe and

Hattie Colburn; sisters, Caroline Colburn, of Greensboro, Alabama, Margaret Terry, of Birmingham, Alabama, and Jo Myrle Kennedy, of Selma, Alabama. Bill is survived by his wife, Jeanne; son, David; daughter-inlaw, Katia; and grandchildren, Carlos and Isabella. A memorial service will be announced at a later time. For those who wish to honor Bill’s memory donations may be made to Edgewood Children’s Ranch of Orlando, Florida, or to a charity of one’s choosing.

Silvia Leal Bicudo, 62, of Orlando, died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, at Dr. Phillips Hospital in Orlando, Florida. Winter Oak Funeral Home & Cremations, Winter Garden.

Jimmy Pun Liang, 76, of Orlando, died Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 at Dr. Phillips Hospital in Orlando, Florida. Winter Oak Funeral Home & Cremations, Winter Garden.

William Brinker Thomas, 72, of Windermere, died Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020. Winter Oak Funeral Home & Cremations, Winter Garden.

Doris Persaud, age 75 of Ocoee, Florida, died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020. DeGusipe Funeral Home & Crematory — West Orange, Ocoee.

Alejo Antonio Rodriguez, 77, died Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Ocoee. Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home, Winter Garden.

Terry Lee Titus, 73, of Ocoee, died Friday, Sept. 25, 2020. BaldwinFairchild Funeral Home, Winter Garden.

William E. “Bill” Colburn, age 87, of DeLand, Florida, passed away Sept. 20, 2020, at his home of natural causes with his wife and family by his side. Originally from Greensboro, Alabama, Bill was born in 1933 and graduated from Greensboro High School, where he played varsity football. From there, he attended Auburn University, graduating with honors and obtaining a degree in Landscape Architecture. John Steven Backovsky, 68, of Oakland, died Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020. Winter Oak Funeral Home & Cremations, Winter Garden. Sharon Lynn Barb, 71, of Orlando, died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020 at Health Central Hospital in Ocoee, Florida. Winter Oak Funeral Home & Cremations, Winter Garden.

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The home at 15505 Camp Dubois Crescent, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 18, for $339,900. Built in 2014, it has three bedrooms, twoand-one-half baths and 2,186 square feet. The price per square foot is $155.49. Days on market: 10.

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The home at 3460 Current Ave., Winter Garden, sold Sept. 18, for $535,000. Built in 2020, it has five bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths and 3,835 square feet. The price per square foot is $139.50. Days on market: 35.

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The home at 9277 Patrimonio Loop, Windermere, sold Sept. 21, for $469,689. Built in 2020, it has three bedrooms, two-and-onehalf baths and 2,027 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $231.72. Days on market: Zero.

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The townhouse at 13802 Beckman Drive, Windermere, sold Sept. 23, for $330,000. Built in 2015, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,090 square feet. The price per square foot is $157.89. Days on market: Seven. WATERLEIGH

The home at 16137 Wind View Lane, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 24, for $419,900. Built in 2016, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 2,477 square feet. The price per square foot is $169.52. Days on market: Two. WATERMARK

The home at 14651 Winter Stay Drive, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 24, for $471,000. Built in 2018, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 2,935 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $160.48. Days on market: 17. WINDERMERE TRAILS

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23, for $527,000. Built in 2015, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,988 square feet. The price per square foot is $176.37. Days on market: 13.

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The home at 336 Largovista Drive, Oakland, sold Sept. 21, for $440,000. Built in 2003, it has five bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 3,362 square feet. The price per square foot is $130.87. Days on market: 17. OAKLAND TRAILS

The home at 1560 Stone Arrow Court, Oakland, sold Sept. 18, for $370,000. Built in 2019, it has three bedrooms, two-and-onehalf baths and 2,000 square feet. The price per square foot is $185. Days on market: 26. The home at 1811 Standing Rock Circle, Oakland, sold Sept. 24, for $337,000. Built in 2017, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,152 square feet. The price per square foot is $156.60. Days on market: 23.

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The home at 1236 Arden Oaks Drive, Ocoee, sold Sept. 23, for $615,000. Built in 2016, it has five bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths, a pool and 4,658 square feet. The price per square foot is $132.03. Days on market: 10. SEE REAL ESTATE PAGE 14

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The home at 2467 Laurel Blossom Circle, Ocoee, sold Sept. 21, for $317,000. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,047 square feet. The price per square foot is $154.86. Days on market: 13.

The home at 512 Hearthglen Blvd., Winter Garden, sold Sept. 21, for $350,000. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,145 square feet. The price per square foot is $163.17. Days on market: Seven.

The home at 3515 McCormick Woods Drive, Ocoee, sold Sept. 18, for $385,000. Built in 2010, it has five bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,544 square feet. The price per square foot is $151.34. Days on market: Two.

The home at 1423 Easter Loop, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 18, for $647,000. Built in 2008, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 3,163 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $204.55. Days on market: 92.

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The home at 2155 Velvet Leaf Drive, Ocoee, sold Sept. 21, for $251,000. Built in 2008, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,388 square feet. The price per square foot is $180.84. Days on market: 42.

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The home at 11639 Vicolo Loop, Windermere, sold Sept. 22, for $370,000. Built in 2002, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,234 square feet. The price per square foot is $165.62. Days on market: Two. KEENEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S POINTE

The home at 8436 Lake Burden Circle, Windermere, sold Sept. 24, for $770,000. Built in 2000, it has five bedrooms, five-andone-half baths, a pool and 3,671 square feet. The price per square foot is $209.75. Days on market: 133. KELSO ON LAKE BUTLER

The home at 1230 Kelso Blvd., Windermere, sold Sept. 18, for $742,500. Built in 1980, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a

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2006, it has five bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 4,623 square feet. The price per square foot is $416.40. Days on market: Three.

The home at 5999 Marleon Drive, Windermere, sold Sept. 18, for $1.1 million. Built in 2000, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths, a pool and 3,461 square feet. The price per square foot is $317.83. Days on market: 240.

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The home at 10530 Down Lakeview Circle, Windermere, sold Sept. 18, for $770,000. Built in 1986, it has five bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths, a pool and 4,446 square feet. The price per square foot is $173.19. Days on market: 13. SUMMERPORT BEACH

The home at 5361 West Lake Butler Road, Windermere, sold Sept. 18, for $1,925,000. Built in

The home at 2545 Meadowview Circle, Windermere, sold Sept. 22, for $535,000. Built in 1982, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths, a pool and 2,862 square feet. The price per square foot is $186.93. COVINGTON CHASE

The home at 648 Bainbridge Loop, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 22, for $350,000. Built in 2010, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 1,904 square feet. The price per square foot is $183.82. Days on market: 13. FULLERS CROSSING

The home at 106 Woodson Hammock Circle, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 22, for $385,000.

Built in 2001, it has five bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths, a pool and 3,042 square feet. The price per square foot is $126.56. Days on market: Six. JOHNS LAKE POINTE

The home at 427 Egret Place Drive, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 18, for $560,000. Built in 2013, it has six bedrooms, five baths and 4,700 square feet. The price per square foot is $119.15. Days on market: 23. The home at 348 Morning View Drive, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 18, for $535,000. Built in 2012, it has seven bedrooms, five baths and 5,098 square feet. The price per square foot is $104.94. Days on market: One.

The home at 971 Pawley Way, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 24, for $498,000. Built in 2015, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,106 square feet. The price per square foot is $236.47. Days on market: 16. REGENCY OAKS

The home at 536 Groves End Lane, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 21, for $365,000. Built in 2004, it has five bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,523 square feet. The price per square foot is $144.67. Days on market: 20. STONEYBROOK WEST

The home at 1251 Castleport Road, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 18, for $395,000. Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,819 square feet. The price per square foot is $140.12. Days on market: 40.

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The home at 2142 Black Lake Blvd., Winter Garden, sold Sept. 23, for $407,000. Built in 2007, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,700 square feet. The price per square foot is $150.74. Days on market: Seven.

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The home at 15120 Spinnaker Cove Lane, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 18, for $346,500. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,526 square feet. The price per square foot is $137.17. Days on market: 34.

The home at 16566 Sandhill Road, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 18, for $735,000. Built in 1989, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,898 square feet. The price per square foot is $253.62. Days on market: 14. The home at 619 Lake Cove Pointe Circle, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 18, for $515,000. Built in 2014, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 3,838 square feet. The price per square foot is $134.18. Days on market: One.

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The Dr. Phillips girls volleyball team dispatched Windermere in a 2-1 victory to claim the West Metro Conference crown Saturday, Sept. 26. With the win, the Panthers moved to 4-1 in a shortened season.

West Orange High senior Jaden Floyd is hoping to make the most out of his final year of football for the Warriors. Page 16.

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Carson Baez made this shot out of the bunker.

Dr. Phillips boys golf teams’ Brendan Valdes had a dominating showing for the Panthers at the Winter Park Invitational at Rio Pinar Country Club Saturday, Sept. 26. He shot a round low 10-under-par (62) to claim the top-individual honor. Valdes’ effort — alongside teammate Shawn Lalmoni (69), who finished tied for third — was enough to help lead the Panthers to a thirdplace finish.

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utonthelinksatTheLegends golf course at Orange Lake Resort in Kissimmee, the Windermere golf team is doing what it has done all season — win with authority. It’s Wednesday, Sept. 23, and the annual Quad Match, but things are different than last year’s tournament. Olympia and Dr. Phillips are competing, but West Orange High is absent after the school was temporarily shut down because of positive cases of COVID-19. The weather is perfect, and throughout the long, 18-hole afternoon, Windermere handles the job it sought out to do — beating second-place Dr. Phillips by 13 strokes, thanks in part to Caden

It was a good day for the Windermere High boys and girls cross-country teams at the Apopka Blue Darter Invite Saturday, Sept. 26, at Apopka High School. Both teams took home first-place finishes. The girls team was led by Katie Ranck (first place, 22:19.30) and Victoria Hawk (second place, 22:37.40), while the boys team was led by Hailemariam Buck (first place, 17:24) and Noah Siegel (second place, 18:35).

In Olympia football’s seasonopening 44-8 win over Gateway Friday, Sept. 25, junior wide receiver Victor Jones Jr. scorched the Panthers’ defense for 176 receiving yards and two touchdowns on just six receptions. Jones wasn’t alone in picking up big gains, as three other Titans — C.J. Brooks, Chase Copper and Hunter Hughes — racked up 100 yards or more on the night to move Olympia to 1-0 on the season.

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Windermere’s Juan Echeverri fired off a shot during The Quad.

Despite the shortened season, Windermere golf continues to dominate in a year of redemption for the Wolverines.

No Beantown? No problem! After the Boston Marathon was canceled because of COVID-19, Horizon West resident Craig Williams took to his neighborhood to run the virtual marathon.

In Ocoee football’s big 24-20 win over Wekiva Friday, Sept. 25, receiver/corner Zoren Tobe picked up his first interception at the most crucial of times, as the senior picked off Wekiva quarterback Junior Muratovic with nine seconds left in the game to hand Ocoee its first win of the season. Tobe also picked up seven tackles in the game.

Ken Anderson lined up his putt as he competed in The Quad.

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Craig Williams ran the virtual Boston Marathon in his own neighborhood.

Craig Williams awoke at 3:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, with one goal in mind: run the 124th annual Boston Marathon. The only catch is that the worldfamous marathon had been canceled because of COVID-19. However, he — along with all the others who qualified — still had the chance to run virtually. So, instead of in Boston, he ran the full, 26.2-mile run in the Lakes of

Windermere community where he lives. Williams chose a thin swath of green space that stretches three blocks for the run. The course length was only eighth-tenths of a mile, meaning it would take him 33 laps to finish the 26.2-mile run. Despite running plenty of marathons in the past, this run was different. “It was marathon No. 41 or 42, so I kind of had that routine down now, but not the routine to run solo around the neighborhood — that

was a first for me,” Williams said. “This was a great experience. All my other marathons have been in a race format, so doing one virtually is a first for me.” Before Williams could take the course, he was met by friend and fellow runner Kelley Duell — with whom Williams runs in a local group called The Loopers — who surprised him outside with traditional signs one would normally see during a big marathon. SEE RUNNING PAGE 16

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A member the West Orange High football team, Jaden Floyd is hoping to make the most out of his final year of football for the Warriors. The senior defensive back hopes the new season will help him find a home to play Division I football before going on to reach his goal of becoming a movie star.

How did you first get into football? I was very fortunate to have a father who played the game. He graduated from Lakewood High School in St. Petersburg, played football for Florida State and won a national championship in ’93. Then the following year, he got drafted in the first round by the San Francisco 49ers and won a Super Bowl. Watching all of his football highlights and watching what he has been able to accomplish inspired me to get in there and try to reach some accolades of my own.

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air, you become the receiver — you can catch the ball and return it to the end zone. I would say the hardest part is probably when you get on the field and you don’t really know what route the receiver is going to run.

What’s been the biggest change that you’ve seen in yourself since you first started playing? I’ve played a lot of positions, so I’d just say my hunger and dedication to do anything — for the team. I remember when I first started out playing, I played D-line, tight end, receiver and kicker — they have you all over the place — but it wasn’t until I got into eighth grade I played for the West Orange Wildcats, and I got moved to safety, and that’s when I really liked playing defense.

Is there a highlight moment during your football career that stands out to you? I have quite a few, but the one that really set it off for me — that made me know that I really wanted to play this game — was when I was in fourth grade, my first year playing football. I was playing with the Wekiva Redskins in the Central Florida Youth Football League, and I was in the second row of the kickoff return, so the ball came to me — I was like, “Oh snap!” — and I just caught it, and I took it to the end zone. That was a really special moment for me — my firstever touchdown.

What’s your favorite part about being defensive back? The hardest part? What I like the most is just having the opportunity to get the ball, because when the ball is in the

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What has life been like with the delay to the season due to COVID-19? Life has been crazy, because this is something I’ve looked forward to all 2020, because 2020 has had a bunch of setbacks and a lot of crazy things happening. Through all of the delays and through all that we’ve been through, I’m just glad that we’re all back together and we can do what we love. Was there anything you were hoping to achieve in your final year? For me personally, I just want to rake in some turnovers, and I also want to put West Orange back on the map. — TROY HERRING

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Burr and Louis Giovacchini’s low-scoring round of 65. These kind of results — which have become a norm at the school — are exactly what head coach Eric Bacon was hoping to see from a team as talented as his. “Even though we’re young, we’re a veteran team — we have four coming back from the state tournament team, so I know what those guys can do,” Bacon said. “We have a sophomore who worked hard over the year and is starting to play with us, and we have a freshman, and he is playing really well.” The win pushed Windermere to 7-0, but more importantly, it continued what has become a year of redemption for the Wolverines following a disappointing end to last season. A CHIP ON THEIR SHOULDERS

When Windermere went into the FHSAA 3A state finals at El Campeon — Mission Inn Resort and Club last October, the Wolverines had big expectations. Despite the school only being established in 2017, the Wolverines already had become a power in the boys golf game, and they were ready to bring home that first state title. It never happened. Instead, the Wolverines shot an abysmal 314 as a team on Day One — one of their worst outings of the year. “It was a little bit of a downer, because the seniors didn’t really get a chance to win a championship — they had to leave

before we won a championship, which is the situation I’m in this year,” senior Louis Giovacchini said. The Wolverines rallied the following day — shooting a tournament-best 286 — but it still wasn’t enough to get them into the top three. Instead, the Wolverines finished 18 strokes behind Chiles to finish in fourth. Having a great season implode in the opening round of the state championship didn’t sit well with anyone in the program, especially Bacon. “We should have won it last year, and they all know it,” Bacon said. “We wanted to play this season because we wanted to get back to state as quickly as possible.” SHORT SEASON, NEW CHALLENGES

After Windermere’s season ended, the only thing many on the team could think about was getting back to the links and correcting course. They knew expectations were high — they had set those themselves — but what they didn’t know was that a global pandemic would change the 2020 season. Luckily for golfers around the state, the game was really the only sport allowed to continue throughout the summer months. And it worked for golfers such as Giovacchini, who played in several tournaments at a discounted rate. While Giovacchini and others played throughout the summer, as the high school season

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After setting up signs and a water station along the route, and after having Duell play a recording of the national anthem before giving the official start, Williams embarked on his journey. “I already know where to go, so doing this in my neighborhood was very familiar,” Williams said. “Running down that street — with just a little bit of starlight and street lamps — was totally normal and felt good. I had a plan to run a 3:40 marathon, so I had my pace all figured out.” After the Boston Marathon was postponed to Sept. 5, Williams slowed his training — he works with his coach, Brendon O’Leary from the O’Leary Racing Team, routinely. But when the marathon was canceled and moved to a virtual

format, Williams realized he didn’t want to waste the time and effort he already had invested. On race day, Williams flew through the first 16 to 18 miles. As the sun rose, it got warmer, and all of a sudden, people were out walking their dogs. “With about three miles to go — that’s when I started to feel, ‘Oh boy, I have three miles to go — that’s five more laps — can I do it?’” Williams said. “The legs were a little heavy, but I pretty much stayed on pace the whole way.” By the time he passed the finish line — where he was met by his family and friends — Williams had burned 2,101 calories, and his pace (3:38:42) was good enough to beat his goal. RUNNING FOR A CAUSE

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approached, Bacon still was waiting to hear from FHSAA and Orange County. “Not getting to see them and work with them as a team was difficult, but I knew they were playing golf — there are junior golf events all over the place,” Bacon said. “I knew they were playing, but just not as a team, so not being able to see them and being able to talk to them on the course (was difficult).” Once the specifics came, everything was a whirlwind, Bacon said. On multiple occasions, he had to trash his schedule and start over because of tournament cancellations. “We didn’t know at first if we were going to play or not,” junior Juan Echeverri said. “We didn’t start until the start of September, and usually that’s kind of halfway through the season.” As of Saturday’s Winter Park Invitational tournament, the Wolverines are already at the halfway mark of the season. For Giovacchini — and Echeverri — the Wolverines are missing out on valuable team-bonding time and other things they’d normally get to do during a regular season. There is a silver lining shining brightly at the end of the season in the state championship, and there are hopes to remove the collective chip from the Wolverines’ shoulders. “It would be sort of a relief, because I feel like we’ve been able to (win) the past two years, but we just haven’t capitalized,” Echeverri said. “I feel like this year, we have an opportunity with some good players.”

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THROWBACK THURSDAY OCT. 1, 1968 This advertisement in The Winter Garden Times used a tongue-in-cheek way to promote National Newspaper Week. Before the invention of the internet, West Orange County residents got most of their local news each Thursday in the community newspaper. This was the best way to learn who was engaged, who got married, who gave birth and who passed away in the previous week. “If it’s in print it stays there,” the ad reads. “It can be checked and doublechecked. It forms a permanent record. It’s not chatter, in the air, loose talk.”

85 years ago

Work on the new Winter Garden Theater was progressing rapidly under the direction of C.M. Biggers, owner.

80 years ago

Mr. and Mrs. C. Frederic Mather-Smith entertained this week with a series of parties at their winter estate in Oakland. Their Monday dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. G.S. Hall and Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Irrgang Jr.

75 years ago

55 years ago

The Women’s West Orange Golf Association elected new officers. The president was

FROM THE ARCHIVES Automobiles got ready for participation in the Tildenville Carnival parade in October 1966. The lead vehicle heralds the opening of the carnival, followed by an antique car carrying members of the Para-Medics Club. Winter Garden photographer B.P. Hannon took the photo, found in an envelope labeled “Miss Annie Connell” in a large collection of his work. Connell was principal and taught at the Oakland-Winter Garden School, which later became Tildenville Elementary. If any of readers can share more information about Tildenville Elementary carnivals, call the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation at (407) 656-3244.

The mission of the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation is to preserve the heritage and architecture of Winter Garden while creating new cultural experiences. The Foundation also preserves the material culture of West Orange County, using it to educate the area’s youth on the community’s rich history. Reda Sayer, vice president was Norma McMillan, secretary was Alice Pelfrey, and treasurer was Rene Beck.

30 years ago

Orange County schools received word that because of the danger of mosquitoes car-

rying the St. Louis encephalitis virus, all outdoor, nighttime activities were canceled in all public schools until further notice. Ruth Hawk was named Disciple of the Year at the First United Methodist Church of Winter Garden for her selfless

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20 years ago

West Orange Habitat for Humanity celebrated the dedication of a new home in Ocoee for the Gray family.

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