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Lake Hancock home tops Winter Garden real-estate sales. PAGE 6B

West Orange High’s Brandon Wilson commits to Virginia. PAGE 1B

Ocoee honors Hispanic heritage at annual fiesta. PAGE 7A

OUR TOWN money matters by Peter M. Gordon | Staff Writer

City passes 2014-15 budget, renews city manager contract

+ Welcome to the world! Jason and Janna Figueredo, of Winter Garden, are the parents of a baby boy, Jackson O’Neil Figueredo, born Aug. 8, at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies. He weighed 8.3 ounces and measured 20.25 inches in length at birth. Grandparents are Russell and Kathy Crouch, of Winter Garden, and Bob and Chris Figueredo, of Miami. Greatgrandmother is Emily Jane Thompson, of Orlando. The family also includes Jackson’s older sister, Finley.

WINTER GARDEN — City commissioners unanimously approved the second reading of the 2014-15 budget and millage rate at their Sept. 25 meeting. This fixes next year’s budget at $28,040,890 and keeps the millage rate of 4.25 mills flat for the fifth consecutive year.

Property values in Winter Garden rose by 10% year over year, the highest percentage increase of any municipality in Orange County. That means city revenues are expected to increase even with the millage rate remaining the same. Winter Garden dedicates more than half its budget,

more than $15 million, to public safety, which includes the police and fire departments. Next year’s police department budget of $9,527,825 and fire department’s of $4,692,161 are each larger than any other individual government department. General Government has the next-larg-

The new West Orange Times & Observer will double the company’s distribution in West Orange County. WEST ORANGE — To expand its audience and deepen its penetration as the leading news medium for West Orange County, the West Orange Times launched this week a new free edition, called the West Orange Times & Observer. The newspaper also shifted its day of distribution from Wednesday to Thursday. With the introduction of

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HONOR by Amy Quesinberry Rhode | Community Editor

Sheri Myers, a teacher at Bridgewater Middle School, recently lost her battle with cancer, and her friends and colleagues are planning a Celebration of Life at 6 p.m. Oct. 15 in the school’s library, 5600 Tiny Road, Winter Garden. Members of the community, including parents and former students, are invited. Light refreshments will be served.

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+ Bridgewater to honor Sheri Myers

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The West Orange High School swimming and diving teams are holding a fundraising car wash and garage sale from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, near Bravo Supermarkets, on West Colonial Drive in Winter Garden.

ing population. City employees also will receive a 3% cost of living/merit increase. The Parks and Recreation Department will receive the largest percentage increase of any department. The increase of 23.2%, to $3,647,606, is mainly due

HERE WE GROW by Michael Eng | Executive Editor

+ W.O. swim to host benefit

est department budget, at about $4.6 million. Some of the public safety budget will go toward hiring four new police officers, three new emergency dispatchers and four new school crossing guards. The fire department plans to build a new fire station to better serve the city’s grow-

Oakland issues first ceremonial key to Warren Griffin Griffin was recognized for directing the town while serving on numerous boards.

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Staci Stout stars in the title role of West Orange High School’s production of “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” Stout recently returned from a summer in New York, where she was featured at the Broadway Star of the Future competition and then studied vocal performance and technique at CAP 21, the training ground for numerous current Broadway stars. For more photos, see pages 8-9A.

OAKLAND — The first-ever key to the town has been given to Warren Griffin, who has served on numerous boards in his 17 years as an Oakland resident. Griffin and his wife, Betty Anne, are moving to Ellijay, Ga., and local officials say he and his service to the town will be missed. “It’s going to be a huge loss for me,” Town Manager Dennis Foltz said. “Warren and I have shared a vision

for this town.” Mayor Kathy Stark and the Town Commission presented a plaque with the mounted key at the Sept. 23 regular meeting. “Warren has been instrumental to the town of Oakland for so many things, it is hard to count them,” Stark said. “We could always depend upon Warren to be the voice of reason and to bring

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INDEX Calendar............................ 2A Crossword........................10B

Histsory............................. 4A Obituaries........................ 14A

Real Estate........................ 6B Schools............................ 12A

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2014

COMMUNITYCALENDAR THURSDAY, OCT. 2 Children’s Consignment Sale — takes place Thursday, Oct. 2, through Saturday, Oct. 4, at The Pines of Windermere, 3409 Maguire Road, Windermere. Just Between Friends Orlando will hold its Children’s Consignment Sale, open to the public to help local families save and earn money. For more information, call (407) 276-2469. “Edge of Night” Exhibit Reception — 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, at the SoBo Gallery, 127 S. Boyd St., Winter Garden. Enjoy works of art focused on Halloween, nocturne and mystery. The exhibit will be open until Sunday, Nov. 2. For more information, call (407) 347-7996. “Thoroughly Modern Millie” — 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 and 4, and 2:30 p.m. Oct. 5, at West Orange High School, 1625 Beulah Road, Winter Garden. The West Orange High School Theater Department will tell the story of a small-town girl who goes to New York to marry for money instead of love. Tickets are $15 for reserved seats, $12 general admission and $10 for students. For more information, call the box office at (407) 905-2400, Ext. 6162462.

FRIDAY, OCT. 3 Little Picasso on the Porch — 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Pre-schoolers are invited to enjoy painting on the porch, including finger painting a banner for display in the library and decorating the porch with sidewalk chalk. For more information, call (407) 835-7323. Orange County Government 16th Annual Charity Golf Tournament — registration begins 7 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3, with a shotgun start at 8 a.m., at the Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge, 16301 Phil Ritson Way, Winter

Garden. The tournament will benefit the Heart of Florida United Way. The cost is $85 per person or $320 for a group of four. For more information, email Sharon.Huston@ocfl.net.

SATURDAY, OCT. 4 4-H Kick-Off — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Orange County/UF/IFAS Extension Education Center, 6021 S. Conway Road. Orange County 4-H invites the community to its free seventh annual 4-H Kick-Off for a day of workshops dedicated to science, healthy lifestyles and leadership for the entire family. Orange County 4-H youth programs include animals, gardening, public speaking, robotics and leadership. For more information, call (407) 254-9200. Challenges of Mid-Stage Memory Disorders — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at Holy Family Catholic Church Family Life Center, 5125 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando. The Alzheimer’s Association will present a program on dealing with the needs of those diagnosed with memory disorders and their caregivers, family and friends. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Sue Odena at (407) 760-2304. Community Police Picnic — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at Vignetti Park, 1910 Adair St., Ocoee. The Ocoee Police Department will host its fifth annual Community Picnic with free food, drinks, games and activities for all, including bounce houses, a puppet show and face painting by Petey the Clown. For more information, contact Officer Patera Scott at (407) 9053100, Ext. 3024. Family Health Festival — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, in the Windermere Town Square, 520 Main St. Florida Hospital Winter Garden

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presents this free event and invites the public to participate. Enjoy a day of free screenings, demonstrations, activities, nutrition and music suitable for the whole family. For more information, visit FamilyHealthFestival.org. Fill-A-Bag — begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at Upscale Thrift Boutique, 1165 E. Plant St., Suite 4, Winter Garden. For $20, participants will receive a bag to fill with as many items possible and also choose two free pieces of makeup. For more information, call (407) 654-0979. Florida-Friendly Landscaping Class — 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard St., Winter Garden. This free Florida-Friendly Landscaping program will guide participants through making the best decisions for a shoreline landscape and assist in lakeside maintenance and restoration. To register, visit eventbrite.com/e/ winter-garden-florida-friendly-landscapingtm-classes-tickets-12603602715?aff =es2&rank=1. Future Science Past — 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Join the library for a program full of science fiction fun and magic to see whether a bunny can really travel through time. For more information, call (407) 835-7323. Halloween Costume Swap — 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Donate used costumes and find others for the whole family. Donated items should be clean and in good condition. For more information, call (407) 835-7323. Insect Lecture — Noon Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machete Trail. Join entomologist Christy LeDuc for this month’s lecture about insects,

Into the Light — 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, at Windermere Union Church, 10710 Park Ridge-Gotha Road. To observe National Mental Illness Awareness Week, the church will present its annual interfaith candlelight service and provide a deeper understanding of mental illness and resources of support, with help from trained National Alliance for Mental Illness facilitators. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (407) 253-1900 or visit windermereunion.org.

BEST BET Hula-licious Culinary Cook-Off — 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, at the Pines of Windermere, 8409 Maguire Road. More than 60 food trucks will show off their culinary skills and compete against others in their selected categories. The public will have a chance to vote for the best overall food truck, enjoy live entertainment and a “Kid’s Zone.” Admission is $5 for adults and free for children ages 12 and younger. For more information, visit hula-licious.com. followed by a safari around the preserve for a catch and release hunt. Free to the public. For more information, call (407) 905-0054. Pet Blessing Service — 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at the West Orange Dog Park, 12400 Marshall Farms Road, Winter Garden. People of Faith Lutheran Church will hold a pet blessing service in honor of St. Francis, along with a raffle and prize giveaways. Pets on leashes or in cages are welcome. Children may bring stuffed animals, as well. For more information contact Pastor Rick at (407) 8773937. Walk and Talk for Diabetes — 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Windermere Town Hall, 614 Main St. Walk to support those with diabetes during this free event, sponsored by HAPCO Music Foundation. A healthy meal will be served postwalk for $5. Registration is required. To register, visit eventbrite.com/e/hapco-mpc-

walk-and-talk-for-diabeteswest-orange-county-tickets-12424396705.

SUNDAY, OCT. 5 Arts in the Classroom — 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, at the Oakland Town Center, 221 N. Arrington St. Presented by the HAPCO Music Foundation, Highwaymen artist R.L. Lewis will offer a free art class for middle-school students and older of all skill levels. To register, visit highwaymenoaklandarts. eventbrite.com. Blessing of the Animals — 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, at the north yard of Ocoee Christian Church, 15 S. Bluford Ave. All community members are invited to bring their pets to the church, where they will receive a special blessing and commemorative certificate. All pets must be caged or on leashes. A short service will celebrate God’s creation of animals. For more information, call (407) 6562010.

MONDAY, OCT. 6 Incredible Insects — 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Discover the tiny universe hiding all around. Touch live insects and examine others under a microscope to learn why these tiny creatures are so important. Presented by the UCF Entomology Club. For more information, call (407) 835-7323. “Raise the Steaks” Fundraiser — 4 to 10 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, at Logan’s Roadhouse, 3060 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando, and 7480 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando. Logan’s Roadhouse will donate 15% of participants’ pre-tax dining check to the American Cancer Society.

TUESDAY, OCT. 7 National Night Out — 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, at the Winter Garden Village, 3041 Daniels Road. The Winter Garden Police, (407) 6564111.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8 Teen Art Adventures: Doodle Art — 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Discover how to use simple, repetitive patterns to create brilliant works of art. Appropriate for ages 11 through 18. (407) 835-7323.

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un petit monde by Zak Kerr | Staff Writer

Ocoee High teacher hosts French exchange student Sophomore Joris Bermude enjoys playing football and trying new activities. He will stay in West Orange for the 2014-15 school year. “The school system is very different: In France, we have school all day,” Bermude said. “We don’t have the activities like football at school. We need to do them outside school. To me, it’s better that you can do what you like after school. And we don’t pick subjects in France. We just take what we have to.” Bermude arrived Aug. 11 and began practicing with the football team two days later. He will stay in Ocoee until the end of the school year. Patricia DeNoon, a ninth-grade science teacher at Ocoee High, applied to the Aspect Foundation’s pro-

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gram to host Bermude. “As a host parent, I went online and requested someone from his area, a boy,” DeNoon said. “There were only five or six on the list. I wanted someone close to my son Mason’s age, 14, so his profile stood out to me from the getgo — I knew he was the one I wanted.” DeNoon said Bermude had received a full scholarship for his abroad program — one of only a few in his area — and knew English well before his arrival. “It’s my first year teaching high school; it’s my son’s first year in high school; and to

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OCOEE — For this school year only, students in the French 1 class at Ocoee High School have a teacher’s assistant: their newest classmate. Joris Bermude, 15, has joined the 10th-grade class for the 2014-15 academic year through the Aspect Foundation, a non-profit organization that specializes in international study-abroad programs for students 15-18 years old. He hails from Lyon, France, an eastern city between Paris and Marseille in the Alpine region. His first week in Florida proved to be an adjustment period, with some uncomfortable moments, such as the attention he received during icebreakers. Since then, life has been normal and enjoyable. So far, the major difference he has noticed has been between his school in Lyon and Ocoee High.

I wanted someone close to my son Mason’s age, 14, so his profile stood out to me from the get-go — I knew he was the one I wanted. — Patricia DeNoon

best feet forward by Zak Kerr | Staff Writer

have another high-schooler, it’s just a lot of new things in general,” DeNoon said. “It’s keeping us busy. With him on the JV football team and my son in marching band and ROTC, there’s a lot of chauffeuring.” Football is Bermude’s favorite sport. He played running back in France before joining Ocoee’s team as a free safety, which he enjoys most when playing in coverage. He also enjoys hanging out with friends, playing Madden, watching TV and, shockingly, attending his French and Spanish classes. “He answers all the questions in Spanish class,” said Jeffie Jones, one of Bermude’s teammates. DeNoon said Bermude was receiving all A’s and B’s as a bright, dedicated student. After practice, the only task he performs before his

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Teammate Tabari Neal, left, grabbed Joris Bermude to strike a pose between drills. homework is a shower. “He feels as though he’s (placed) a year behind, based on how education is structured in France,” she said. “He’s taking honors classes; he had debate at the beginning of the year, not realizing that wasn’t quite a good choice for someone who’s not a native speaker. So, he switched from debate into French.” DeNoon hopes to take Bermude boating in the near future, as well as to Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando. She also had him join the family in a volunteering venture during his first week. “He’s very respectful,” DeNoon said. “He helps out when I ask. He is in charge

FESTIVE FALL by Tony Judnich | Staff Writer

Windermere introduces two new celebrations WINDERMERE — For the next two Saturdays, Windermere’s Town Square area will come alive with two new festivals organized by the Downtown Business Committee. First is the Family Health Festival, scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4. It will be followed by the Craft Beer Festival & Beer Run from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11.

FAMILY HEALTH FESTIVAL

The children took off for their race down the street and back.

Runners lace up for Oakland 5K Despite threatening rain, West Orange runners took their positions at the starting blocks Sept. 27, for the fifth annual Oakland Park 5K. The top three overall men included Jason Kolasinski (18:33.6), Lucas Rubinstein (18:41.1) and Dave Helsel (18:42.3). The top three overall women were Theresa Helsel (20:11.6), Kristie Wolbrink (20:42.9) and Elizabeth Choi (21.29.3). Money raised from the event will benefit the West Orange Junior Service League. The division medal-winners among the Winter Garden Runners rejoiced together.

NEWSBRIEFS + Windermere approves budget A fiscal 2015 budget of almost $4.2 million and a property tax rate of 3.78 mills received the Town Council’s approval Sept. 22. Council Members Mike Pirozzolo and Richard Gonzalez were absent when the council cast its final budget and tax-rate votes. Gonzalez showed up later in the evening, after the council had switched gears to discuss the town’s tree ordinance. The 3.78 tax rate is the same as the current year’s rate and almost 1% more than the rolled-back rate.

With higher property values factored in, town officials anticipate collecting $2.1 million in property tax revenue in the new budget year, or $94,168 more than they received from last year’s property tax levy. The new fiscal year began Oct. 1. The new budget is a very positive budget, Mayor Gary Bruhn said. “We’re keeping our tax rate at the same rate that it’s been for the past several years,” he said. Similar to many municipalities, the bulk of Windermere’s new budget expenditures are for public safety. For example, the larg-

of mowing the back lawn. He takes care of his bedroom, bathroom and dishes, like any other typical teenager. Sometimes, I have to harp on him a bit to get things done — I’ve definitely seen him get more relaxed.” Also like most teenagers, Bermude likes to use a tablet during his downtime at home, to communicate with friends in France. He said nothing specific about life at home had changed from his life at home in Lyon. “Wherever you go, it will be different at your home,” he said. “Everything is different in every different home and every different house.” Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@ wotimes.com.

est expense is the $668,244 allotted for police department salaries. Overall, police department expenditures in the new budget total almost $1.6 million.

+ Oakland police: Beware of coyotes Officials from the Oakland Police Department would like Oakland residents to take precautions that could help keep their pets safe from coyotes. Although the department has not received any reports of a resident seeing a coyote preying on a cat or dog, some police officers occasionally have spotted what appears to be a coyote roaming around the West Orange Trail and other parts of Oakland, Police Chief

Steve Thomas said. “Coyotes in this part of Orange County — not only in Oakland, but in this general area — have been here for quite a while,” Thomas said. “(Recently), some of the residents believe their cats have gone missing and that coyotes are to blame.” He said a neighborhood watch captain in Oakland recently asked police to issue a public-service announcement that suggests residents take precautions for their pets’ safety. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission offers these tips to residents: • When out walking your dog at night, carry a flashlight and use a short leash. • Do not leave animals outside at night. — Tony Judnich

The Family Health Festival will take place in and around Town Hall and offer health screenings, exhibits, massages, demonstrations, food, music, a scavenger hunt, door prizes and more. “We’re pretty excited,” said Irma Yapor, who co-chairs the DBC, chairs the Family Health Festival Subcommittee and owns Yapor Realty. The festival kicks off with the Walk and Talk for Diabetes from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Participants will walk around Town Square, enjoy a healthy breakfast for $5 and hear a talk about diabetes in Town Hall. Topics will include understanding diabetes, how to approach diabetes therapy and how to lower blood pressure and total cholesterol. Participants who have not pre-registered for the Walk and Talk for Diabetes can register at 8 a.m. on the back porch of Town Hall. After the Walk and Talk, attendees can participate in an array of other activities until 4 p.m. Yapor said dozens of businesses, non-profit groups and other exhibitors will offer demonstrations, games and goodies. In Town Hall, experts will give talks on subjects, such as meditation and stress management, nutrition, first-aid/CPR and children’s vaccinations. Outside, attendees will be able to enjoy yoga, Zumba and a cardio workout called Body Combat.

CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL & BEER RUN

The Craft Beer Festival & Beer Run is set for 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 11. The town of Windermere and Tri & Run of West Orange will open the festivities

IF YOU GO FAMILY HEALTH FESTIVAL WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 4. Event begins with Walk and Talk for Diabetes from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., followed by an array of other activities until 4 p.m. WHERE: In and around Town Hall, 520 Main St. ADMISSION: Free INFORMATION: Irma Yapor, (407) 909-8000 or mail@familyhealthfestival.org, or visit familyhealthfestival.org.

CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL & BEER RUN WHEN: 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 WHERE: Town Square, in front of Town Hall, 520 Main St. ADMISSION: $25 in advance, $30 at the gate INFORMATION: (407) 876-3688 or (407) 403-4490. For Beer Run information, contact Jerry Pegram, jerry@trinrun.com or (407) 905-4786.

at 4 p.m. by hosting a 5K Beer Run for people who are 21 or older. This event will not be timed or scored. The entry fee is $25, and runners can pick up their bib number at Town Hall from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 10, and at 3 p.m. Oct. 11. The beer fest will offer an array of vendors of bar/tavern-style food, distributors who will provide dozens of craft beers to sample and a craft beer truck, where visitors can buy pints. DBC Chairman and Windermere Realtor Chris Sapp, along with John Thurman, who chairs the DBC’s Craft Beer Festival Subcommittee and owns John Ashley Interiors, in Windermere, are the lead organizers of this festival. Proceeds will help pay for improvements in Windermere.

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School district receives Broad Prize for Urban Education It was a tremendous two former U.S. Secretaries honor to be part of a team of Education, a former senaccepting the Broad Prize ator and two former govfor Urban Education in New ernors — decided to award York City. the 2014 Broad Prize to the The $1 million prize two districts to inspire more for urban education was school leaders around the established by philanthrocountry to high levels of pists Eli and Edyth performance. Broad. The award Former Pennsylvahonors school disnia Gov. Edward G. tricts that demonRendell, a member strate the greatest of the selection jury, overall performance said: “We wrestled and improvement with performance in student achieveversus improvement. ment while reducing We were impressed the achievement with Gwinnett Coungaps among low-in- CHRISTINE ty’s steady, sustaincome students and able gains and with MOORE students of color. Orange County’s urU.S. Secretary of gency and commitEducation Arne Duncan ment to improve student joined Mr. and Mrs. Broad achievement quickly.” and Rt. Hon. Tony Blair, forBruce Reed, president mer prime minister of Great of the Broad Foundation, Britain, at the Time Warner said: “Orange County Center to announce Orange demonstrates that a sense County was a co-winner, of urgency and focus can along with Gwinnett Counimprove student achievety. ment in a hurry. These A nine-member biparwinners have kept their eye tisan jury of prominent on the prize, which is to leaders from education and help all students reach their public service — including potential.”

As winners of the 2014 Broad Prize, Orange County Public Schools will receive $500,000 in college scholarships for their high school seniors who graduate in 2015. Broad Prize scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate significant financial need and who have improved their grades during high school. Scholarship recipients who enroll in four-year colleges will receive up to $20,000, paid over four years, and those who enroll in two-year colleges will receive up to $5,000, paid over two years. Although improvement can and must continue in Orange County Public Schools, it is a tremendous honor for our students and staff to have received the Broad Prize. The entire Orange County community was also recognized numerous times as a foundational support. It was truly a day we will all remember. Christine Moore is an Orange County School Board District 7 member.

from the archives

OLD TIMES

70 YEARS AGO

City Commission job this year. Honored at a joint meeting of the Hugh Gregory Post American Legion and its auxiliary in Winter Garden were Boys’ State representative Ken Hutchinson and Girls’ State representative Janet Studley.

Making up a congenial party occupying a large Dutch table at the Welfare League dance were Murphee and Bill Tilden, Theresa and Bob Barr, Madge and Phil Peters, Fran and Charlie Irrgang, Margaret and Bill Story, Clara Bray Burrette, Kathryn and Harry Smith and Neil McMillan. Joe L. Gufford has opened his place of business on South Main Street in Winter Garden and is well-equipped to recap tires on short notice. No certificates are necessary.

40 YEARS AGO

We goofed again! In the front-page announcement story of Frank Turner’s decision to run for the Ocoee City Commission, we published a picture of former Mayor Hubert Fox.

35 YEARS AGO

45 YEARS AGO

Bob and Terry Pleus of Windermere have a new resident in their home — Sean Breandan, born Sept. 17. Joining the welcome are the other Pleus children, Larry, Robin, Michael, Maria and Melissa. The West Orange Junior

We goofed. In Julian Revels’ political advertisement, we inadvertently used a picture of James Jackson. This may have been slightly confusing to the few Winter Garden citizens who may not know the two candidates for the

Service League held its annual luncheon at the Lake Buena Vista Club to honor its past active and sustaining members. “Honored Members” present (associated with the league for more than 25 years) were Emily Keller, Ann Harrell, Rubie Roper, Kathryn Petris and Kathryn Smith.

20 YEARS AGO

More than 100,000 visitors came through the doors of the new Mormon temple on Windy Ridge Road overlooking Lake Down during the month of September. The church has been accepting reservations for free tickets in order to prevent crowds and parking problems. With the addition of the Orlando temple, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints now operates 46 temples worldwide.

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Oakland resident and volunteer Warren Griffin, second from right, accepted the first key to the town from the Town Commission: Rick Polland, left, Mike Satterfield, Mayor Kathy Stark and Joseph McMullen.

GRIFFIN / PAGE 1A his expertise to the table on so many subjects and projects. We are going to miss him for many reasons and wish him well in this next chapter of his life.” The Griffins are leaving next week for the Peach State on what they are calling their “last adventure.” They lived there when he worked for the state of Georgia (including a two-and-ahalf-year stint with former President Jimmy Carter), and both have family there. “It was a natural reason to go back,” he said. Griffin spent many years on Oakland committees, overseeing the planning, design and construction of such projects as the Tubb Street roundabout, the administration building and the community hall. He was chairman of the Code Enforcement Board for nearly 17 years and served on the Charter Revision Committee. He also worked with the advisory group that reviews the annual budgets. This advisory group also conducted the interviews and made recommendations to the commission for the town manager and the police chief. “All of the groups I’ve worked with in Oakland, I’ve never encountered any animosity with anyone; I’m talking staff and committee members,” Griffin said. “It’s been a great experience, and I’m leaving it with some

trepidation. We’re going to miss the town, miss the people. It’ll be hard not to be part of that.” Despite the move, however, Griffin will continue to give his input — via Apple’s FaceTime — as a member of Oakland’s wastewater advisory group. This committee has worked for three years to update the town’s wastewater system. Griffin, who owned his own architectural and engineering firm for many years, said he got involved with the town’s decision-making boards, because he “just saw things that I thought I could work on for the betterment of the town.” He added: “When you look at what’s going on around you, and you know that you have some experiences that can be of benefit to the town and to the people of the town — I felt an obligation to share my experience.” The people of Oakland aren’t the only ones who will miss Griffin. The same can be said about the employees at the Winter Garden branch of BankFirst, which he and a group of founding members opened in 1990 on West Colonial Drive. Last Tuesday, Griffin was called to the bank under the pretext that there was a problem with the irrigation system; when he walked in, there were 50 or 60 people in the bank lobby. “The only irrigation came from my eyes,” Griffin said. Three of the founding di-

rectors remain on the board, Griffin and Terry Hadley and Jim Barnes, both of whom attended the retirement celebration. U.S. Rep. Dan Webster was in attendance, as well, and presented Griffin with a letter congratulating him on a long and profitable career. The letter read, in part: “Countless people have been influenced by your life, and I am honored to recognize your many years of faithfulness to your family, church and community. “Thank you for dedicating yourself to a life of service. You have inspired individuals through personal example [and] served as an influential elder at Oakland Presbyterian Church. … Your dedication in these areas is admirable, and it is my privilege to publicly commend you for your contributions and long years of selfless service to our community.” Griffin admitted it was an overwhelming day. “Dan (Webster) is just a great human being,” he said. “I’ve always been a fan and a supporter. I was doubly honored to receive something like this from him, because I have so much respect for him.” And then, he received the key that evening. “I’m stunned. … I just couldn’t believe it,” he said. “There are other people who, in the past, have done more than I have.” He lauded Webster and

In this photograph circa 1910, Esther Ruth Walker proudly perambulates her baby doll. The little girl was born in Lamont, east of Tallahassee, in 1902. She married local boy William Narvelle Denmark and, in 1932, moved to the Beulah neighborhood south of Winter Garden. Like so many families in the area, the Denmarks grew vegetables and citrus. They raised two sons, Harold and Charles “Joe,” and a daughter named Billie Ruth. She was married to Lester Austin Jr. for 62 years until her death in 1999; he died in 2003. The WGHF thanks the Austin family, which has thrived in West Orange County for six generations, for sharing the photograph.

the commission, but even higher praise is reserved for his wife. “She’s so supportive,” Griffin said of Betty Anne. “She’s just a great lady, and she’s been right there with me the whole time.” When the two embark on their venture next week, they are looking for a little down time. A creek runs through the back of their Georgia property, “and there’s not a single blade of grass to cut; we live in the woods.” The couple can expect visits from their children, Sharen Winders, of Kelso; Terilynn Brewster and Scott Brewster, both of Mississippi; Wade Griffin, of Clermont; and Lesli Griffin, of Ocoee. They have 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, too. Contact Amy Quesinberry Rhode at aqrhode@wotimes. com.

GROWTH / PAGE 1A the free West Orange Times & Observer, the two newspapers will boost total circulation to 15,000. That includes roughly 5,000 paid subscribers to the West Orange Times and 10,000 free editions of the West Orange Times & Observer, which will be available in more than 150 racks throughout Winter Garden, Windermere, Ocoee, Oakland, Gotha and Dr. Phillips. Paid subscribers will continue to receive the paper directly by mail, including the legal advertising section and special weekly coupons, which will not be available in the free edition. In addition to the changes in the print edition, the West Orange Times and West Orange Times & Observer will continue

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WORDS OF WISDOM by Amy Quesinberry Rhode | Community Editor

farewell by Shari Roach | Contributing Writer

Oakland residents will vote Central Florida Y president, by mail for charter revision CEO announces retirement The town of Oakland will save about $6,000 by having a mail-only ballot. OAKLAND — The Revision Committee has met monthly for three years, going over every word in every section of the Oakland town charter, which is small at 13 pages but nevertheless a powerful document that defines the organization, functions and procedures of the town government. The committee, which must meet at least once every 10 years, comprises five Oakland residents:

Mike Braden, Warren Griffin, Frank Merritt, Sal Ramos and Fred Shepherd. They determined the charter was in need of updating for clarification to conform to changes in the law and changes to certain provisions, including elections, town debt limits and a redefining of the police department function. Committee members dissected each section and spent time cleaning up the language.

IN OTHER BUSINESS • The commission passed the budget for Fiscal Year 2014-15 in the amount of $9,987,458. The budget is broken down as follows: General Fund, $3,547,727; Facility Fund, $40,200; Utility Fund, $1,250,252; and School Operations, $4,249,279. The year began Oct. 1. • Commissioners learned through the town manager’s staff report that the Motamassek Road rightof-way is almost a reality. Once a Memorandum of Understanding is drafted and signed by the involved parties, the portions of their land can be dedicated to be used for a public road. “This will allow for future construction of a roadway that will connect Oakland Avenue to State Road 50 and, among other benefits, provide another option for the routing of charter school traffic,” Town Manager Dennis Foltz said. • The commission voted to disband the town’s code

enforcement board and adopt an alternate system using the services of a special magistrate to hold hearings and assess fines against town-code violators. • Commissioners discussed creating a prioritized list for renting town facilities for town-sponsored events, town-sponsored non-profit events, townbased non-profit functions, regular rental events and other agency and government office functions. They also are looking into how to handle conflicts, such as when a homeowners association books a facility at no charge and then a resident who would be paying a fee and deposit inquires about renting. Finance Director Becky Rotroff will bring the issue back at a later date. • The commission heard from Barbara Gugliotti, Oakland Natural Preserve managing director, who said sponsorships and silent auction items are still needed for the annual Oakland

The five members recently finished their work on the revisions and presented the changes to the Town Commission at its Sept. 23 meeting. The commission voted to approve the new charter, but it must also go before Oakland’s registered voters next year. An election could be held in March, and by offering it as a mail-in ballot, the cost would be about $6,000. The town stands to save about $6,000. Contact Amy Quesinberry Rhode at aqrhode@wotimes.com. Heritage Festival. For more information, call (407) 905-0054. • Commissioners approved an interlocal agreement between the town and Orange County regarding the transfer to the town of Remington Road between John’s Landing Way and John’s Lake Drive. Previously, the Florida Department of Transportation controlled the right-of-way section. • The commission discussed a tiered ranking system for naming facilities, landmarks and other locations in Oakland after residents who have made a significant contribution to the town. Mayor Kathy Stark suggested a committee be formed to handle the naming process. “This would take it off us,” she said. “Just because they served on the commission doesn’t necessarily mean they deserve to have something named after them. There are some people who have never served in office who are deserving.”

After 21 years of leadership, Jim Ferber is leaving the Y at the end of the year. After 21 years as president and CEO of the YMCA of Central Florida, and 41 years of service with the YMCA organization across the United States, Jim Ferber announced recently his intent to retire at the end of the year. Throughout his career in Central Florida, Ferber has transformed the YMCA and grown the organization to be the ninth-largest in the nation. Ferber has developed a personal relationship with the community, working to make the YMCA a place where families and neighbors feel comfortable and welcome. He has worked alongside the local YMCA organizations, including Roper, Dr. Phillips and Pine Hills, tying together all the Central Florida centers to create one large family. “I’ve been around the best people a community has to offer,” Ferber said. “In all great communities, you have to have people who are willing to go a little beyond themselves, and luckily, we have some great families in the area.” Ferber praised the accomplishments of centers such as the Roper YMCA. He gives credit to the Roper family for all the work it has done in the area and its ability to establish a connection with residents. He also is excited for continued success at the Dr. Phillips YMCA, the upcoming leader and a growing centerpiece within the community, Ferber said. In 1993, Ferber was selected as president and CEO of the YMCA of Central Florida by local volunteer leadership. He, with the help of his

team, brought about a new era for the Orlando-based YMCA association operating in Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Brevard, Lake and Marion counties. Creating an environment focused on youth programs, preventative health and community bonding, Ferber led the Central Florida organization through tremendous growth, making it a dynamic force throughout the nation. Since he took over, the YMCA of Central Florida has expanded from an $8.5 million organization serving 15,500 members to an $80 million organization impacting the lives of more than 235,000 residents annually. The YMCA places value on child development and education, one of Ferber’s major goals throughout his career. Under his direction, the Y has created programs to help children succeed, including efforts toward advancing children’s reading skills and combating bullying. Two YMCA early childhood development centers opened on Disney property in 2004, providing developmental, curriculum-based care for 640 children. Ferber’s passion for curbing the chronic achievement gap for lower-income kids led to the YMCA implementing academic support curricula into after-school programs and summer camps. “It’s amazing to see what has happened in the West Orange area because of the Y,” Ferber said. “To see how the whole family comes together — moms, dads, aunts, uncles and everybody coming together — is so important in this world when we

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Jim Ferber, of the YMCA of Central Florida, is confident that the organization and surrounding communities will continue to thrive following his retirement.

have a world that is pulling us apart. There needs to be organizations like the Y that are pulling together.” Ferber’s leadership has been the catalyst for nationally recognized programs and facilities, and his work has attracted attention and visits from President George W. Bush, first lady Michelle Obama, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, U.S. Sens. Bill Nelson and Mel Martinez, and many other local and state leaders. Ferber said he is looking forward to watching the Y’s continued success in Orange County. “I’ve been blessed, and what I’m most proud of is the best years are certainly ahead of us, not behind us,” Ferber said. The YMCA of Central Florida board of directors, with support of the YMCA of the USA, began this month conducting the formal search process for the organization’s next CEO. Contact Shari Roach at sroach@wotimes.com.

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BUDGET / PAGE 1A to capital expenditures, including building the Tucker Ranch Heritage Park Phase 1, a sunblock/diffuse for the Little League field, the Braddock Park field renovation and the Newton Park landscape enhancements. Commissioners also voted unanimously, with little discussion, to renew City Manager Mike Bollhoefer’s contract for two more years at an annual salary of $143,270.40. “I think Mike’s done a great job for the city,” Mayor John Rees said.

PROPERTY CONDEMNATION

The City Commission conducted a public hearing to condemn two buildings in east Winter Garden, one at 159 Ninth St. and one at 227 10th St. Both are located in Commissioner Bobby Olszewski’s district. “One of the top constituent concerns is beautification of abandoned homes,” Olszewski said. However, he also wanted to make sure everyone understood the process. “When we’re condemning a property, we’re not taking someone’s property,” he said. “We’re knocking down eyesores and putting a lien on the property, so, when it’s sold, the city gets its money back.” The house on Ninth has several names on its deed. Angela Gatson and her sister, Cynthia, whose mother is one of the owners, told commissioners that Medicare wanted any proceeds from the property to go toward their mother’s nursing home care. Olszewski assured them, “We’re not taking the property.” City staff agreed to provide them with any paper-

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IN OTHER NEWS • Commissioners watched a video presentation created by Pastor Scott Billue about the completion of six Matthew’s Hope homes on West Morgan Street. “We currently have 33 people under a roof,” Billue said, “This doesn’t happen without the help of Winter Garden.” Billue said the Matthew’s Hope homeless organization doesn’t receive government funding. Local volunteers and businesses donate funds, time and expertise, and the city helps via expediting permits and inspections. Billue also said Matthew’s Hope plans to open a preschool for homeless children in early 2015. • The commission approved blocking Plant Street and Park Avenue to accommodate the West Orange High School Homecoming Parade. • Commissioners approved a façade matching grant application for 18 and 20 E. Plant St. Those addresses currently house Woof Gang Bakery and West End Safe. • The commission appointed Dan Kuhl to the General Employees’ Pension Board.

work they needed to answer questions from the nursing home or Medicare. Rees told them to come back to the commission and city staff if they had questions. After the discussion, the commission voted to condemn the building.

• Commissioners approved Bollhoefer’s suggestion to install a less costly, but still effective sound-dampening fence for the Stonecrest development to alleviate noise from the new Florida Hospital. The proposed fence costs $70,000, about one-third the cost currently budgeted, and so far also meets approval from all affected residents. • The commission approved reimbursing residents of the Courtlea Park Homeowners Association about $13,000 for the lighting costs the city would have paid if the HOA had filed the appropriate paperwork three years ago. Bollhoefer said the city doesn’t legally owe the money, but he didn’t think it was right to penalize the residents for the faults caused by an inexperienced HOA management. • Commissioners asked Bollhoefer to prepare recommendations to reduce the length of the annual Christmas Parade. Bollhoefer said he’d received complaints about both the length of the route and the amount of time it took to complete the parade. • The next meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at Winter Garden City Hall.

The new owners of the building on 10th Street, which is the old Macedonia Lodge, asked commissioners to delay the condemnation vote. Robert Cragen and Michael LeFay bought the property at a tax-deed sale in August and, during

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the past 30 days, requested a permit to rebuild the roof. They wanted more time to evaluate the building’s condition. “That building was being cited as far back as 2005, when I was code-enforcement manager,” said City Commissioner Bob Buchanan. City Attorney Kurt Ardaman said a condemnation vote gives the city the authority to demolish the building but not the obligation. The city could decide not to tear down the building pending a development plan. Cragen and LeFay said condemning the building would make it more difficult to develop the property and asked the City Commission to work with them. After more discussion, including comments from other citizens supporting a delay, Olszewski said: “No one said we wouldn’t want to work with you. We’re trying to do what our constituents asked us to do.” Bollhoefer said, “From the staff perspective, we have no objection to waiting two weeks until the next commission meeting.” The commission voted unanimously to delay the condemnation hearing until the next meeting.

BEARD ROAD REZONE

The commission passed on its second reading an ordinance to rezone approximately 33.79 acres at 562 Beard Road south of Florida’s Turnpike and east of Daniels Road from R-1, single family residential, to PUD, planned-unit development. “As we discussed, the developer could put 88 units on the site; this plan gives us 77,” Community Development Director Ed Williams said. The developer also will build a recreation center and sidewalks, create open spaces and pay to widen Daniels Road from 22 to 24 feet. The developer hopes to work with an adjacent de-

CITY WINS 2014 ICMA VOICE OF THE PEOPLE AWARD WINTER GARDEN — The International City/ County Management Association gave Winter Garden a 2014 Voice of the People Award for Excellence in the area of community mobility. The group evaluated nine total community characteristics that encompassed strategic focuses on community engagement, safety, mobility, foundations of livability, recreation and wellness, education and enrichment, natural environment, built environment and economy. The award is based on resident opinions from the 2013 National Citizen Survey, a biennial survey conducted by the National Research Center using scientific methodology. Winter Garden had the highest positive opinion ratings for observable accomplishments in mobility, based on the survey of more than 500 local governments and municipalities nationally. Winter Garden residents the highest ratings for ease of car travel, bicycle travel, walking and availability of paths and walking trails. Residents perceived excellence in quality, service delivery velopment to get better access to local roadways and alleviate additional traffic on Beard Road. Beard Road has a sharp curve near one end of the proposed development that can be difficult for drivers to navigate. Williams said the city will continue to work with the developer and Orange County to improve the traffic flow, but “this is the best we can get under the circumstances.” Olszewski, who voted

and commitment toward the ease and means of travel throughout the community. City Manager Mike Bollhoefer said this is “quite an achievement” for Winter Garden. The city competed with more than 500 other local governments. This is the second time the ICMA and NRC recognized Winter Garden. In 2013, the city received national distinctions for police services, code enforcement, recreation programs and overall service quality. ICMA is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing professional local government worldwide. The organization’s mission is to create excellence in local governance by developing and fostering professional management to build better communities. The National Research Center is a leader in the field of public sector research and evaluation, with clients from across the country and around the globe. NRC’s team of social scientists support cities, counties, foundations and non-profit organizations in using research to move their communities forward. — Peter M. Gordon against the ordinance at the last meeting, said: “I feel it’s a public-safety issue. Adding additional traffic is a concern.” He and Rees voted against the ordinance, which passed 3-2. Bollhoefer said city staff would continue to work on solving the problem. He plans to meet with the new development and the adjacent developments to create a plan that could alleviate the traffic concerns in the near future.

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Yithrow L. Russ, left, Shemuwel H. Russ and Yan Carlos Febles, of Martial Arts World, practiced poomsae mudo in front of their booth.

Ocoee sizzles with Fiesta de Colores Ocoee celebrated the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proud Hispanic heritage with its fifth annual Fiesta de Colores Sept. 27, at Bill Breeze Park. The family-friendly fiesta highlighted Hispanic Heritage Month and emphasized the tradition and

cultural significance of the Hispanic-Latino community. The event featured authentic Latin food, music, live performances, a fashion show, a parade of flags and plenty of activities for the children.

DJ Menez of KQ103 provided a diverse mix of music for the event.

Docie Dehoyos painted a turtle on the face of Kaylee Calhoun, 10.

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THE CREW The school technicians worked every day and evening to get the show ready and are being led by senior Skylar Wostak, the show’s student technical director. The show is being choreographed by longtime West Orange choreographer Tara Whitman. The stage manager for this show is junior Zachary Croft, assisted by Abby Liptak and Carrli Cooper. The sets were created under the guiding hand of Chase Steiner, with Trista Sinex taking on the role of costume chief and principal actress in the production. Bringing back the hairstyles of the Roaring ’20s will be the team of Alyssa DeCresie and Emma Lord, both co-chiefs of the hair and makeup crew. Macy Rhein, known across the state for her props creations, created the various props for this production, including 16 1920s telephones. Carolline Leite and Brittany Posso are working as co-lighting chiefs, and Parker Wallace is assistant lighting chief. Amber Denis and Brendon Warner are working together as co-sound chiefs. Rounding out the crew for this major musical will be Haythem Smith, Chandler Price, Jacob Zimmerman, Shiann Sheffield, Celina Ortiz, Deanna Hubbard and Sarah Leverage. Ken Rush, longtime theater educator at West Orange, is keeping a watchful and creative eye on every aspect of the production as the executive director.

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CURTAIN CALL by Amy Quesinberry Rhode | Community Editor

‘Millie’ continues on WOHS stage Can Millie, a small-town girl from Kansas, make it in New York? Will she find a rich man to marry? Find out in West Orange High School’s rendition of the Tony Award-winning show, “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” which started last weekend and continues this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 and 4, and at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 5. This family musical includes big tap numbers and bright costumes (direct from Broadway) to innocent young lovers, a Carol Burnett-type leading lady and a group of bumbling villains. “Thoroughly Modern Millie” tells the story of a small-town girl, Millie Dillmount, who goes to New York City to marry for money instead of love — a modern aim in 1922, when women were just entering the workforce. Millie finds delight in the fashions and chemistry that changed the world in an era known for parties, good times and enjoying life to its fullest. The music is upbeat, and the dancing is contagious. Tickets are $15 for reserved seats, $12 for general admission and $10 for students. The WOHS Thespians are excited to start a new program this year. For attendees who work at or whose child attends a WOHS feeder school, $2 of the ticket proceeds will be donated to that school’s

Grace Gustino, Avery Swygert, Alyssa DeCresie, Trista Sinex, Sydney Rundle and Deanna Hubbard show their dance moves. PTSA program. For more information, call the box office at 407905-2400, Ext. 6162282. Group rates are also available for groups of 10 or more.

HELP US, HELP THEM, HELP THEMSELVES Avery Swygert waits for direction during dress rehearsal.

Kiara MacCorquodale and Kendall Myers discover the latest fashions in Vanity Fair and Life magazines.

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“Thoroughly Modern Millie” continues Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at West Orange High School.

THE CAST The cast and crew of almost 75 students will be led by four of the department’s strongest performers. The title role of Millie is played by senior Staci Stout. Stout just returned from a summer in New York, where she was featured at the Broadway Star of the Future competition and then studied vocal performance and technique at CAP 21, the training ground for numerous current Broadway stars. Junior Parker Wallace shares the stage with Stout as Millie’s boyfriend. Wallace was featured in last season’s production of “Gypsy” as Tulsa. Elina Moon, Alex Crosby and Staci Stout interact at the Senior Elina Moon will front desk of the Priscilla Hotel for Single Young Ladies. portray Miss Dorothy, a rich aristocrat who takes on the that West Orange has comTrevor Graydon III. Graydon, adventure of experiencing peted with in the last two the boss of the company how the poorer half of sociyears, “Mississippi Woods” with which Millie lands a ety lives. Moon has been the and “A Broken Promise.” job, is one of the country’s guiding force of the past two Jeffrey Oakman will take richest and most eligible competitive one-act plays on the demanding role of bachelors.

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Rounding out the cast are: Kendall Meyer, Alex Crosby, Isaiah Rothstein, Haythem Smith, Ashleigh Adams, Trista Sinex, Sydney Rundle, Deanna Hubbard, Alyssa DeCresie, Avery Swygert, Grace Gustino, Clarissa Moon, Tyler Capraro, Chase Steiner, Coral Myan, Annie Pryor, Lauren Keller, Kiara MacCorquodale, Matt Guernier, Kendall Myers, Taylor Kapron, Jacob Zimmerman, Asher Adams, Micaela Rivaroli, Ivanna Cuevas, Alyssa Padilla, Michael Hanusiak, Aidan Wamsley, Miranda Morris, Haley Papa, Jordan Doscher, Kassidy Weideman, Allie Schnacky, Avianna Tagerty, Emma Heistand, Marissa Schwartz, Jaimee Sharp, Abigail Hansen, Katie Householder, Avianna Tagerty, Isabella Bruno, Ava Cassatta, Kailey Jones, Elina Moon, T.J. Pursley, Zachary Croft and Brendon Warner.

While Lillian Coe checks the time in the background, Zachary Croft, left, Deanna Hubbard, Haythem Smith and Trista Sinex perform one of the show’s dance numbers.

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+ D’Uva appointed as FACP chair-elect West Orange Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Stina D’Uva was appointed as the Florida Association of Chamber Professionals’ 2014-15 chair-elect at its annual meeting last month and will take over as chairman in September 2015. D’Uva D’Uva has served on the FACP’s Board of Directors in various capacities for several years and, most recently, as the treasurer, Central Florida regional chair and a member of the membership committee. For 93 years, FACP has served chamber professionals across the state. The group strives to enhance Florida’s business communities by cultivating successful chamber professionals, providing members with helpful information and communication skills.

Florida Small Business Resource Network at UCF have partnered for the ongoing event to bring complimentary business consulting services to business owners of West Orange County. Triage Tuesdays will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month, at the West Orange Chamber office, 12184 W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden. Local entrepreneurs are invited to speak privately with Hunt Dawkins, associate director for the Florida Small Business Development Center at UCF, to help heal their “business wounds.” Together, professionals and the consultant will develop an action plan to solve troubling issues, address concerns, accelerate growth or connect with helpful resources. The chamber encourages business owners to take advantage of this no-cost, one-on-one consulting service and learn about the various programs and training the FSBDC at UCF has available to help businesses grow and succeed. To set an appointment, visit the calendar at wochamber. com. The next session will take place Thursday, Oct. 23.

+ Chamber launches + W.O. Republican Triage Tuesday Women’s Club The West Orange Chamber of Commerce held its first Triage Tuesday Sept. 23, at its Winter Garden office. The WOCC and the

The West Orange Republican Women’s Club will hold its next luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, at the Windermere

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Citrus Restaurant Manager Michael Hinesman, left, West Orange Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Stina D’Uva, Moore Hallmark of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, West Orange Chamber Chairman Lynetta Tipton Steed and West Orange Chamber Chair-Elect Debbie Clements enjoyed the chamber’s Trustee Luncheon last month.

W.O. CHAMBER HOSTS TRUSTEE LUNCHEON The West Orange Chamber of Commerce held a trustee luncheon last month, sponsored and hosted by Citrus Restaurant.

The luncheon featured special guest Moore Hallmark, southeast regional director for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Hallmark

Country Club, 2710 Butler Bay Drive N. The guest speaker will be state Sen. Kelli Stargel. For more information, email WORW.federated@ gmail.com or call Carolyn Sparks at (407) 248-9559.

amy23@yahoo.com or Patti Riley at pswany91@hotmail.com. The Kiwanis After Hours club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the last Tuesday of each month, in downtown Winter Garden.

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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 in downtown Winter Garden, 146 W. Plant St., No. 140. 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 carter-

The Bloom and Grow Garden Society recently held its first luncheon and welcomed Carolyn Hill, owner of the Sacred Olive, as the guest speaker. The Sacred Olive offers an olive oil and vinegar tasting experience and is located at 125 W. Plant St. in downtown Winter Garden. Hill began her career as a paralegal for a law firm in Orlando, and once she became a mother, she decided to stay home to raise her girls. She became a youth leader for her church, where she mentored high-school girls for 10 years. When her children enrolled at

delivered an update about the U.S. Chamber, its federal agenda and how the organization has influence at both the state and local level.

To reach young children and teach the importance of water safety and learning how to swim, the Dr. Phillips Rotary Club recently partnered with the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA Aquatic Center team, including Adam Sioui, aquatic director; Karen Faust, Safe Start instructor specialist; and Vicki Golat, director of operations. Together, the organizations hope to reach 1,000 kids in their first year at four local elementary schools, Dr. Phillips, Palm Lake, Bay Meadows and Sand Lake, as well as Windy Ridge School. Representatives from the YMCA, as well as Rotary co-chairs Dan Walters and Charlie JeBailey, will visit the schools to read to the children — along with other volunteers. All students will receive a “Josh The Otter” book and disc, so they can take the story home and share it with their families.

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Leigh Ann Dyal, of the Bloom and Grow Garden Society, left, recently welcomed Carolyn Hill, owner of The Sacred Olive, to speak at the group’s first luncheon. Foundation Academy, Hill created the school’s Spanish program and taught there for many years. She then left her teaching position to pursue a career as an entrepreneur, leading to her current success with her own store, The Sacred Olive.

The West Orange Seniors have the opportunity to take part in numerous events during the next couple months. All events, unless otherwise noted, take place at the Thomas Ison Center, 1701 Adair St., Ocoee. A Biloxi Casino Tour will take place at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, through Friday, Oct. 17. The cost is $193. The West Orange Seniors also enjoy a variety of other activities throughout the week at the center, including card games from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, crafts from noon to 2 p.m. Thursdays, chorus practice from 10:30

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BAPTISTE AWARDS GRANT TO WOHS West Orange High School recently received a grant from Baptiste Orthodontics that will benefit the school’s Science Department. Dr. Andre Baptiste donates $100 for every West Orange High student he treats to a scholarship grant. Based on an application submitted by Rod Larsen, Science Department head, West Orange High was awarded a check for $1,426. In addition to this grant, Baptiste also sponsors the school’s Student of the Month program and visits the school each month to meet and greet these students and their parents and present them with their award.

West Orange High School receptionist Tammi Brown recently was awarded a special coin from Orange County School Board Member Pam Gould, West Orange High Principal Doug Szcinski, Senior Assistant Principal John Linehan and West Area Superintendent Dr. Bridget Williams. Brown was presented the award for stellar customer service. Brown has been at West Orange for more than 17 years.

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The Orange County Retired Educators Association will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, at College Park United Methodist Church, 644 W. Princeton St., Orlando. Dr. Bob Stamps, of the Audubon Society, will present a program titled, “Wildlife-Friendly Landscaping.” Anyone who has worked in education is invited to attend. For more information, visit ocrea-fl.org or call (407) 677-0446.

Are you looking for more space in your closet? Are your children outgrowing their clothes? Ocoee High School has set up a recycling bin next to its stadium marquee for anyone who wants to donate old clothes and shoes. The items will help the less fortunate in the community, and a percentage of the proceeds go back to Ocoee High and its athletic teams.

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West Orange Montessori School students Vedder Brown and Zeke Varela worked together as they place animals on the “Land, Air, Water” map.

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ORLANDO SCIENCE SCHOOLS PARTNERS WITH FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Orlando Science Schools was named a Panther Ambassador of the Florida Institute of Technology during a recent presentation on the OSS campus. The partnership between the two schools will encourage collaboration efforts, spark interest and help OSS high school students learn about STEM-based career opportunities. Orlando Science Schools, a public charter school in Orange County that serves grades

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James Earl Adamson, age 75, strummed his final chords peacefully at his home in Winter Garden, Fla., on Sept. 24, 2014, under the loving, compassionate care of his family and VITAS Hospice Intensive Comfort Care. The son of Curtis A. and Elma Exton Adamson, Earl began composing his life’s song on Nov. 1, 1938, in Coffee County, Ala. In 1952, the family moved to Winter Garden, where he continued adding to the melodies of his song. Remaining to keep his song alive are his loving wife, Ruth Ann; sister, Alice Lanterman; nieces, Rebecca Lanterman Gaudious (Dominic) and Marie Alexander; nephews, Jimmy (Debbie), Keith (Mary), and Lee (Rhonda) Adamson and Joshua (Amy)

Lanterman; and his mother-in-law, Ruthie Wingate. His melody is also carried on by eight great-nieces; three great-nephews; three great-great nieces; five great-great nephews; and many cousins, extended family and friends. He is predeceased by his parents; his brother, Charles; his brother-in-law, Larry Lanterman; and his great-niece, Dana Adamson Boyd. Earl’s 32-year career in telecommunications began with Florida Telephone Corporation in April 1965, and he retired from Sprint in February 1997. His favorite pastimes were fishing and traveling. He especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends in the Smoky Mountains of western North Carolina. He enjoyed playing his guitar and liked all genres of music with a “special ear and tap of the toe” to bluegrass, quartet and Sacred Harp music. His funeral service was held Sept. 27, 2014, at the Shady Grove Primitive Baptist Church, Elba, Ala., and he was laid to rest in the Shady Grove Cemetery. A memorial service was held on Sept. 29, 2014, at the West Orange Church of Christ, in Winter Garden, Fla. Remembrance gifts may be made to the Mt. Dora

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next to her. Betty always said he didn’t know his goose was cooked, as it was love at first sight for both of them. In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation to the Winter Garden Lions Club, Winter Garden First United Methodist Church or a charity of your choice. A visitation was held from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, at the First United Methodist Church in Winter Garden. Funeral services were held immediately following. Burial followed at Woodlawn Memorial Park, in Gotha. Condolences may be offered at woodlawnfuneralhomegotha.com.

Bob Denton Kannon (BD)

Bob Denton Kannon (BD), age 96, passed away Sept. 26, 2014, in Gulfport, Miss., after a short illness. He lived his final years at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport, prior to Hurricane Katrina. After Katrina, Bob resided for a short time at a retirement home in North Florida. He returned to the Armed Forces Retirement Home, after its reconstruction and refurbishment. Bob was born to Bernie and Mattie (Pat) Kannon, June 9, 1918, in Winter Gar-

den, Fla. Bob enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1937 until 1949. He then joined the U.S. Army and served from 1949 to 1958. He carried the life’s lessons and patriotism he learned while serving his country with him throughout his life, as his friends and family will attest. BD, as he often was referred to by his friends and family, was a world traveler and a musician. He had a passion for classical music, was a voracious reader, philosopher, horseman and avid outdoorsman, and loved his family, friends and life with all its beauty and wonders. His stories were legendary, and, whenever asked if the story was true, he would reply, “It is within the realm of possibilities.” Bob was predeceased by his wife, Sally, and his sisters, Carrie Graph, Bessie Pounds, Laura Hannon and Dixie English. He will be greatly missed by his nieces and nephews, including Bonnie Wallace, of Clermont, Mike English and his wife, Carol, of Tampa, Amy Roberts, of Jupiter, and Candyce Serafin and her husband, Ed, of New Tazewell, Tenn.; as well as many great-nieces and nephews. Interment will be at Pleasant Mount Cemetery, with arrangements handled by Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home, Cumberland, Tenn. For information, please call Amy Roberts, at (561) 379-7030, or Candyce Serafin, at (561) 222-6716.

Cecil E. Leach

Cecil E. Leach of Winter Garden, Fla., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil E. Leach Sr. and Alice J. Leach, of Starke, Fla. He is survived by his wife, Linda D. Leach; his son, Chad Leach (Renee’), of Winter Garden, Fla.; and daughter, Kristin Leach, of Texas. Cecil is also survived by his four grandchildren, Michael, Grace, Sarah and Kyle; sisters, Linda Lewis, of Starke, Fla., Marie Green, of McClenny, Fla., Faye Mullinax (Jeff ), of Gainesville, Fla., and Joann Shadd (Allison) and Donnie Bennett (Donald), of Raiford, Fla.; many nieces and nephews; and his little dog, Jasper. Cecil was born in Starke, Fla., in December 1942. He graduated from Bradford High School in 1961, before joining the U.S. Army. He served overseas in Okinawa, Japan, until he was honorably discharged in 1964.

He went on to serve in the U.S. Army Reserve and the National Guard. He moved to West Orange County in 1975 and worked for Florida Rock and Tank Lines, and C&W Trucking in Winter Garden, before starting and successfully operating his own trucking company before retiring in 2010. While raising his family, he was an active member in the community, coaching and umpiring Little League Baseball and Pop Warner football in Ocoee. Besides spending time with family, Cecil enjoyed spending leisure time fishing and reading about military history. Cecil was also a devoted Florida Gators fan for most of his life, and he loved to spend fall Saturday afternoons watching his Gators play in the Swamp. Cecil was a member of First Baptist Central Florida. Services will be held graveside at the Winter Garden Cemetery with military honors. Pastor Everette Eastham Jr. will be officiating. Please check collisoncareyhand.com for service information. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Cecil Leach Family Memorial Fund, at Fairwinds Credit Union, in Winter Garden. Proceeds from the fund will be used to care for Cecil’s granddaughter, of whom he and his wife, Linda, are legal guardians.

John Henry Suggs Jr.

John Henry Suggs Jr., age 81, of Zellwood, Fla., passed away Sept. 24, 2014, at his home. Mr. Suggs was born Oct. 23, 1932, in Winter Garden, Fla., the son of the late John Henry and Mable (Reaves) Suggs Sr. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy for 20 years, attached to the Blue Angels. John was a tile installer prior to his retirement. He was predeceased by his son, Danny, in 1974, his wife, Dolly, in 2001; one brother, Gene Suggs; and his sister, Edna Kennedy. Mr. Suggs is survived by his children, Billy (Katie), Debbie (Louie), Brenda and Peggy. He is also survived by two brothers, Shorty and Ralph Suggs; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family received friends Sept. 26, at Collison Family Funeral Homes Howell Branch Chapel. Funeral Services were held Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014, at the funeral home. Interment followed at Winter Garden Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Collison Family Funeral Homes & Crematory Howell Branch Chapel, 3806 Howell Branch Road, Winter Park, Fla.

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+ Youth squads tackle Week Six It may be hard to believe, but the fall season for local Pop Warner, Central Florida Youth Football League and Florida Youth Football and Cheer League programs is entering its sixth week. Saturday’s Pop Warner action will see the Ocoee Bulldogs host Apopka, the West Orange Wildcats host Hagerty, and the Dr. Phillips Panthers host the Olympia Titans. The CFYFL’s Ocoee Cardinals will be on the road this week, traveling to take on the Lake Mary-Sanford Dolphins. The West Orange Bobcats will take a trip to Apopka on Saturday to play the Raptors in their Week Six FYFCL matchup.

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FHSAA gives go-ahead for national bowl game series Selected state champions from Florida will have the option of competing in bowl games against state champions from other states on Dec. 27 on ESPNU. State champions in football from Florida may find themselves with one more game to look forward to this year — a game on a national stage. On Monday at its board of directors meeting, the Florida High School Athletic As-

sociation gave final approval to participate in a Post-Season Football Bowl Series featuring selected champions from Florida against state champions from different states. The series (not a tournament — each team will play

just one game) is tentatively to consist of three games that are scheduled for Dec. 27 — two weeks after the final FHSAA state championship contest — at noon, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., and will be broadcast on ESPNU. National rankings also will

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The Dr. Phillips girls basketball program was no stranger to The Lakeland Center during its three consecutive state-championship seasons from 2011-13.

FHSAA keeps hoops finals in Lakeland

In June, the FHSAA Board of Directors voted to mandate headgear for all girls lacrosse players. The board upheld that mandate this week, with added clarifications so that the use of such soft headgear will stay consistent with what is already allowable by US Lacrosse. Coaches, players and US Lacrosse officials have consistently been vocal in opposition to the mandate, which is scheduled to take effect for the spring season.

Congratulations to Virgil Bugara Sr., of Ocoee, for winning the West Orange Times’ Weekly Football Contest’s fourth week. Get in the game! This week’s games to choose from can be found on page 5B, along with instructions on how to enter.

+ Wildfire scores championship The Windermere Wildfire 2000 softball team won the 2014 NSA Iron Woman Classic held Sept. 13 to 14, at the National Training Center, in Clermont. The Wildfire overcame a 4-0 deficit in the final game to win the 14U championship, 5-4, over the Jacksonville Storm. Team members include Claire McDonald, Lauren Evens, Erin Rogers, Megan VanGerena, Kelly Dwyer, Samantha Guider, Grace Turner, Grace Gregorie and Casey Heinle. The team was coached by Rick Evans, Mike McDonnell, Rob Turner and Richard Gregorie.

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play a large part in the selections for the contests, and teams will not be obligated to play if invited. The bowl series idea was originally proposed by Chicago-based Paragon Marketing Group, which has collaborated with ESPN before on its national basketball invitational. The games likely will be played in Florida, although

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The Lakeland Center, home to the state tournament for 33 of the past 38 seasons, will continue to host the event through the 2016-17 season.

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Brandon Wilson, surrounded by his teammates on the Warriors’ first team defense, get instructions before West Orange’s win over Jones on Sept. 26.

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After committing to play college football for the Virginia Cavaliers last week, West Orange defensive end Brandon Wilson is focused on leading the Warriors’ defense to the program’s best season ever. WINTER GARDEN — Brandon Wilson used to be a quarterback. The 6-foot-3 defensive end for the West Orange Warriors played the position growing up in North Carolina until the eighth grade. Tall for his age even then, Wilson was a natural fit, especially at the youth football level. Wilson did have one qualm with playing the position, though — one slight complaint that ultimately led to his playing defense throughout his high school career. “Well, after eighth grade, I West Orange defensive end Brandon Wilson ended his college recruitment by committing to Virginia last week.

didn’t like people hitting me like that (when I played quarterback), because I couldn’t do anything about

it,” Wilson recalls. “I’d rather deliver the blow than take it, so that’s what I liked about playing defense.” In his three years with the Warriors since his family moved to Florida, Wilson has delivered plenty of blows and has become the undeniable leader of West Orange’s defense. “Every day, (Wilson) is trying to take his game to a higher level,” Warriors coach Bob Head said. “When we first got here (in 2013), I felt like he just wanted to play, he really didn’t focus in on the fundamentals. I think that he has really, really honed in on his technique.” That newfound attention to detail was noticed by more than just Head. Wilson’s skill in chasing down ball carriers — combined with his size and speed — made him one of the most sought-after recruits in Central Florida. A senior, Wilson ended his recruiting process last week when he committed to the Virginia Cavaliers, a Division I

program competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Wilson, who had scholarship offers from more than a dozen Division I programs — including Georgia Tech, Kentucky, Boston College and Cincinnati — decided on the Cavaliers because of location and opportunity. “They’re in the ACC, they’re close to home (North Carolina),” Wilson said. “(Virginia) would be somewhere my family would be able to see me play. Plus, it’s a program I feel they can build.” West Orange has been no stranger to putting kids in college programs over the past few years, and for Head, it’s a great feeling when one of his players earns a scholarship. “Any time that you know a kid is going to college for free and (will be able) to play football, it’s a pretty awesome thing,” Head said. “Just developing those relationships and those ties

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Boys and girls basketball programs wanting to make a run at a state title in late February will do so in the same building in which the state tournament has been housed for the past two decades. The Florida High School Athletic Association announced last week a formal extension between its annual Final Four-style tournament for each classification and The Lakeland Center for the next three seasons, through the 2016-17 season. This year’s tournament will serve as the 20th consecutive season it has been held there. The contract had not been renewed sooner with The Lakeland Center, which has housed the state championships for 33 of the past 38 seasons, because of rumored disagreements over authority, slumping attendance and distribution of profits. Last week, after some negotiating, the FHSAA made its continued partnership with The Lakeland Center official. “We look forward to continuing to showcase Florida’s best basketball teams in Lakeland,” FHSAA Executive Director Dr. Roger Dearing said in a statement. “The local community has always been supportive of this event, and the Lakeland Center and FHSAA are both committed to ensuring a tremendous experience for our student-athletes, coaches and spectators.” The decision came as welcome news to many. The Florida Association of Basketball Coaches for-

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Video reminds us what’s good about the game of football It went viral more than a week ago — so in today’s Internet scene, it’s borderline ancient — but in case you haven’t seen or heard about the Apollos Hester post-game interview video, allow me to fill you in and explain why it matters so much. If you’ve been living under a rock, I should probably first clue you in that the game of football hasn’t had the best publicity of late. The game’s highest level, the National Football League, has been embroiled in scandal over problems relating to domestic violence and child abuse, while a college football news report isn’t complete without an update on the latest Jameis STEVEN Winston RYZEWSKI misstep or allegation. So, leave it to a high school kid to remind us all about the good in football. Apollos Hester, a senior wide receiver for the East View Patriots in Georgetown, Texas, was interviewed by a local television reporter following his team’s come-from-behind victory over a rival on Sept. 19. Still pumped up and possibly experiencing an out-of-body moment, Hester — prompted by just one question from the reporter — launched into a speech that talked a little about football and a lot about life. Along the way he almost certainly demonstrated that he has a future as a motivational speaker. “All right, well, at first, we started slow, we started real slow, and you know, that’s all right, that’s OK, because, sometimes in life, you’re gonna start slow,” Hester said. “That’s OK. We told ourselves, ‘Hey, we’re gonna start slow, we’re gonna keep going fast. We’re gonna start slow, but we’re always, always gonna finish fast. No matter what the score was, we’re gonna finish hard, we’re gonna finish fast.” He goes on. “We weren’t defeated, but they had us. But, it took

BASKETBALL / 1B merly endorsed keeping the event at The Lakeland Center over the summer, and, for someone like Dr. Phillips boys basketball coach Anthony Long, who has been there five times with two programs, it came as a pleasant surprise. “I was excited,” Long said of when he learned the championships would re-

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Two weeks ago, I was ragging on myself for only getting five games correct, and it begs the question: What am I to do now that this past week I was right on just four games? Perhaps it just means I’m doing a good job of picking tough games. We’ll have to go with that, because it was a down week for many of you. There were some surprises this week (cough — Dallas, Minnesota and unranked Missouri — cough). Those surprises were no match for Virgil Bugara Sr., of Ocoee, though, who won last week’s contest. Congrats to Virgil, and good luck to everyone this week.

guts, it took an attitude — that’s all it takes. That’s all it takes to be successful is an attitude. And that’s what our coach told us. He said, ‘Hey, it’s gonna be tough. It’s gonna be tough. It’s gonna be hard. You’re gonna go out there, you’re gonna battle, you’re gonna fight, you’re gonna do it for one another. Do it for each other, you’re gonna do it for yourself, you’re gonna do it for us, and you’re gonna go out with this win.’ And we believed that, we truly did. And it’s an awesome feeling.” It was the kind of speech that had me pumped up just hearing it and ready to run through a brick wall. More importantly, though, it was a reminder of the values that permeate football culture. For all its faults — and the game has plenty, even at the high school level (see, rampant transfers) — football is a part of our culture the way baseball once was because of things that Hester references: persistence, teamwork, unity and courage. Pretty much everything Hester said sounds like it could be plucked from a Disney sports movie’s script — but that’s OK. Football needs a little more Disney and a little less TMZ in this current climate. main in Lakeland. “For me, selfishly, I like Lakeland just because I’ve gotten so many good memories there from that building and taking some of my previous teams there. It’s a good location; it’s centrally located (in the state). The venue is not too big, not too small — it’s about the right size.” Long, who took teams from Dr. Phillips to state playoffs in 2007, 2010 and

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West Orange Jr. Pee Wee quarterback Riley Mulligan eluded defenders and rain drops during this big run.

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2-1 within its conference. It was a big day, overall, for the West Orange Pop Warner program, with the Wildcats’ junior midgets and unlimited teams also scoring victories over Lyman. West Orange will host Hagerty Saturday, Oct. 3.

Logan Sanchez added some yards to his rushing attempt after initial contact from a Lyman defender. Left: Matthew McDoom made an impressive, leaping catch in the end zone for a touchdown.

WILSON / 1B (with an ACC program), it’s going to help not only Brandon Wilson, but it’s going to help other kids (from West Orange) in the future.” For Wilson, having the recruiting process behind him is a relief after months of interacting with programs hoping for his commitment. “(The recruiting process) was cool at first, like for the first few months, but then it started to get annoying,” Wilson said. “I’m not a rude person, so I always responded (to emails, calls and text messages from college coaches and reporters). … I can finally focus on my team now.” The Warriors and their fans certainly will appreciate that focus, because things for the undefeated program are about to get real. West Orange (50) kicks off district play in Class 8A District 4 Oct. 3, at

home against powerhouse Apopka. “(Wilson’s play is) going to be huge,” Head said. “He has to be huge for us. If he’s not huge for us, we’re going to be in big trouble. … Him and our entire defense.” That defense, often overshadowed by the Warriors’ depth of talented and dynamic playmakers on offense, will have the task of trying to contain an Apopka offense rattling off 45 points per game. West Orange has dropped 15 consecutive games to the Blue Darters (4-1) since 1998, and this year’s game will likely decide the district champion — and perhaps even more, with the playoff implications that will follow. Still, in his second year at the helm of the program, Head said he and his staff have taken a different approach toward this big game. “Last year, we built (the Apopka game) up,” Head

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WEEK SIX PREVIEW Editor’s note: All games on Friday, Oct. 3, unless otherwise noted. BOONE (2-3, 0-0 DISTRICT) AT DR. PHILLIPS (5-0, 1-0 DISTRICT), 7:30 P.M. SCOUTING REPORT: The de facto district championship for Class 8A District 5, this game marks a return to district play for the Panthers and the first district contest for the Braves. Dr. Phillips, ranked atop the state in Class 8A, will undoubtedly be favored — but in no way should the Panthers underestimate Boone. The Braves have hung tough through five games against arguably the toughest firsthalf schedule in the state. Boone defeated University and Winter Park and lost to West Orange, Timber Creek and Apopka — all of whom but Timber Creek were playoff teams in 2013. EXTRA POINT: Dating back to 2006, the winner of this game has gone on to win the district. OCOEE (1-3, 1-0 DISTRICT) AT EAST RIVER (2-3, 1-1 DISTRICT), 7:30 P.M. SCOUTING REPORT: After notching their first win of the season back in Week Four, the Knights should be well rested after a bye week. Returning to district play, Ocoee will have to bring the offense from its win over Lake Howell — and not the one that went scoreless in three games prior — to hang with a high-octane Falcons offense. East River is averaging 31.2 points per game and played well in losses to Winter Park and Timber Creek. EXTRA POINT: The Knights won this contest in 2013, 20-14. EVANS (1-4, 0-0 DISTRICT) AT OLYMPIA (0-4, 0-0 DISTRICT), 7:30 P.M. SCOUTING REPORT: Two teams that have had their respective struggles in the first half of the season, especially on the offensive side of the ball, get a fresh start and an opportunity to emerge with an important district win. While the Titans are fresh off of a 49-7 loss to Timber Creek,

the Trojans have some momentum following a 17-7 win over Ridge High School. EXTRA POINT: Olympia won a close one in 2013, 28-21. CFCA (4-1, 3-1 DIVISION) AT LEGACY CHARTER (3-1, 3-1 DIVISION), 7 P.M. SCOUTING REPORT: Sole possession of second place in the Sunshine State Athletic Conference’s Beach Division is on the line in this coverage area showdown. These teams have defeated two of the same opponents (Faith Christian and Merritt Island Christian) and share a common defeat to Orlando Christian Prep. EXTRA POINT: Legacy took this rivalry match a season ago, 27-0. HAWTHORNE (1-4) AT FOUNDATION ACADEMY (2-3), 7 P.M. — THURSDAY, OCT. 2 SCOUTING REPORT: The Lions will host the Hornets, a Class 1A program hailing from just east of Gainesville, in this Thursday night special. This contest figures to be a defensive slugfest of sorts. Hawthorne is averaging just 10.4 points per contest and Foundation is not faring significantly better at 15.8 points per game. EXTRA POINT: This is the first meeting between these programs. WINDERMERE PREP (4-0) AT LAKE MARY PREP (0-4), 7 P.M. SCOUTING REPORT: The Griffins discontinued their program in 2013 after having their most successful season in school history in 2012. Getting back on the field in 2014 after a season off his set the program back significantly. Lake Mary Prep has scored just 13 points in four games this season. In contrast, the Lakers have scored 220. EXTRA POINT: Lake Mary Prep is in its first year with the SSAC and therefore is not eligible for this season’s playoffs.

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Rivals West Orange, Apopka to face off in high-profile clash If you don’t have a ticket purchased by the time you read this, it may be too late. If you’re not in a seat at Raymond Screws Stadium at least a halfhour before kickoff, you may be standing. Yep, this game is that big of a deal. The West Orange Warriors have lost 15 consecutive games to Apopka, dating back to 1998, but for 60 minutes on Friday night, what has happened in the past likely will be the furthest thing from the minds of the young

men who take the field for these two state-title contenders. Both teams feature dynamic offensive attacks that average more than 40 points per game (Apopka averages 45 points per contest, while the Warriors average 41.8). With Olympia and Evans both in the midst of a rebuilding year, this could very well be the de facto Class 8A District 4 championship game. That means that, in addition to bragging rights, home field advantage in the playoffs is likely on the line, too.

D.P.’s Daquan Isom making a name for himself as a Panther Senior running back is making an impression in his lone season with Dr. Phillips — which dismantled University in Week Five, 49-0. ORLANDO — When Kerry Bernard broke a 96-yard touchdown run last season against Timber Creek, it figured to be a long-standing mark in the Dr. Phillips High School football record book. That was, until senior running back Daquan Isom upped the standard Sept. 26, at Bill Spoone Stadium. Isom, in his first season with the Panthers after transferring from Apopka High School, took a first-quarter handoff and ran 99 yards for a score to help set the tone for DP’s 49-0 victory over the University High Cougars. Bernard is in his freshman season with the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs, after he rushed for 1,062 yards and nine touchdowns last year at DP. As for Isom, he continues to settle in nicely with the Panthers after an ankle injury sidelined him for much of last year at Apopka, where the Blue Darters made a return trip to the Class 8A state championship game. “We’re starting to come closer as a team every week,” said Isom, who has 411 rushing yards and six touchdowns for the 5-0 Panthers. Isom’s record-breaking run was made possible by his alert play following a shotgun snap that sailed over quarterback Rudy Norwood’s head and into the end zone. Isom picked up the ball and dodged a few University tacklers to reach the DP 1-yard line and avoid a safety, and on the next play he found daylight when the

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Dr. Phillips senior running back Daquan Isom, seen here during the Panther’s preseason contest against Ocoee, has been a welcome addition to a talented roster this season. Panthers ran out of a power I-formation. “My fullback (Jason Richards) gave me a good hole to run through, and I just saw an open field,” Isom said. Isom finished with 113 yards on four carries as Dr. Phillips — which now has scored points in 103 consecutive games — substituted freely in the backfield en route to a 42-0 halftime lead. The second half featured a running clock, while Richards scored on a 3-yard run with 6:13 left in the third quarter. “This is our first complete game that we played all season,” DP head coach Rodney Wells said. “We had challenged (the team) throughout the week, but the scary part for the coaches was we

only got one day of practice in because of all the weather and lightning.” An electrical problem delayed Friday’s start by 37 minutes, but the Panthers hardly seemed affected as they struck for 21 points in both the first and second quarters. Jaylon Hamer rushed for 61 yards and two touchdowns (1 and 9 yards) on eight carries, and Isom added a 15-yard TD run. Norwood completed 8 of 12 passes for 105 yards — including a 14-yard scoring toss to Jaquarius Bargnare (3 catches, 50 yards) — and Alvin Bryant had a 10-yard touchdown run inside the final minute of the second quarter. The defense also deserved a large share of credit after

recording its second shutout in as many weeks. Led in part by sophomore linebacker/ defensive end Dylan Meeks — who had a team-high 37 tackles after four games — DP limited University (2-3) to 94 total yards and seven first downs. “We might not have the star power on defense, but we’re much more deep than we were the last couple years,” Wells said. “We’re literally two-deep in every single position.” Dr. Phillips, which remains atop the Associated Press Class 8A state poll, resumes its Class 8A District 5 schedule this Friday, Oct. 3, on Homecoming against rival Boone. The Panthers were 1-0 in district play following a 35-0 win over Colonial on Sept. 19. Boone (2-3) lost 27-24 to West Orange in Week 1 but has wins over University and Winter Park. “I was at the Boone and West Orange game and they (the Braves) could have won on that Saturday morning — just a couple plays didn’t bounce their way,” Wells said. “It’s going to be a challenge, and it’s always a challenge when Boone and Dr. Phillips get together. “It’s always a big district game, and I told the guys that since 2006 the winner of that game won the district,” he said. “Boone is very familiar with us, and we’re familiar with them, and we just have to execute and take care of the ball.”

WHAT WE LEARNED: WEEK FIVE by Steven Ryzewski | Sports Editor TIMBER CREEK 49, OLYMPIA 7 Although this game was competitive early, with Timber Creek holding a 14-7 lead early in the second quarter, the Wolves blew this one open before halftime with a 21-0 run on their way to an emphatic 49-7 win over the Titans (04). Olympia’s lone score came on an 80-yard touchdown pass from Khalyn Strickland to Duante Calloway. CFCA 48, FAITH CHRISTIAN 6 The CFCA Eagles didn’t let a loss on Sept. 19 to division-leading Orlando Christian Prep linger long. The Eagles (4-1 overall, 3-1 division) scored an emphatic win over Faith Christian at home, 48-6. The game was out-ofhand at halftime, with CFCA holding a 42-6 advantage. Bradley Dos Santos rushed for four touchdowns, and Gehrig

Chambless rushed for two and passed for another. With the win, the Eagles are in a tie for second place in the Beach Division of the Sunshine State Athletic Conference with Legacy Charter. WINDERMERE PREP 49, ST. STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL 12 A lengthy delay before the game and plenty of rain didn’t slow the high-powered offense of Windermere Prep much. The Lakers scored 49 points by halftime before letting off the throttle in another blowout victory. They improved to 4-0 overall and 3-0 in the SSAC’s Coastal Division — alone atop the standings. Senior Chris Granjean had two rushing touchdowns on 15 carries for 142 yards, to go with five receptions for 59 yards and a receiving touchdown to lead the way for Windermere Prep. Michael Stones, who recently committed to

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LEGACY CHARTER 39, INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY 0 (THURSDAY, SEPT. 25) The Eagles easily improved to 3-1 overall and 3-1 in the Beach Division of the SSAC with a win over International Community. Connor Knecht had 200 yards receiving with three touchdowns to lead Legacy.

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WILLIAM WRIGLEY The West Orange Warriors boys golf team is 8-0 and a state-title contender this fall — much as it has been in each of the past few seasons. The Warriors scored an important victory on Sept. 24, beating Apopka and Winter Park, 305-337-323. Leading the way for West Orange that day was senior William Wrigley, with a par72. Wrigley, a four-year standout for the Warriors and a native of England who also lived in Spain, is averaging 36.33 per nine holes this season. How old were you the first time you played golf, and at what age did you start playing competitively? I started when I was 9, and then, I started playing competitively when I was 11. What’s the difference between playing golf competitively as an individual and then playing for a team at the high school level? When you’re on a team you’ve got to think differently, because you’re playing for the team — you’re not just by yourself. A mistake could cost the team, not just you. How did you feel out on the course for the match against Apopka and Winter Park? I got a rough start, but I got back, and I’ve been finishing pretty strong lately. What’s it been like to have been a part of one of Central Florida’s powerhouse golf programs? It’s been really good. It’s a great program to have been a part of all four years now. How cool is it to be able to play some of Florida’s premier courses? It’s been really nice, playing at all these wonderful golf courses around Florida. Some of my favorites are East Lake Woodlands (Country Club)

and then Zellwood (Station Golf Club) is a nice course. Stoneybrook (West). What’s the camaraderie like on the team? You’re always trying to beat one another, so there’s still a lot of competition. But, you’re still playing for the team. How do you envision your future within the game of golf? I’d like to stick in the golf industry, that’s for sure. I’m going to try and make it pro, and, if not, I’m going to fall back on something that has to do with golf. How long have you been in Florida since moving from Spain? Since 2007. Which soccer team do you follow? Manchester United. I was born in Manchester. Do you enjoy that it seems to be easier to catch a soccer match from overseas on television here than it had been in years past? Yeah, I mean it’s (soccer) getting bigger over here (in the United States) than before. Have you enjoyed attending high school here in the United States? It’s been good meeting new people.

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West Orange in midst of breakout season In coach Ross Usie’s fourth season, the Warriors are 12-2, with Swing for the Cure Tournament looming. Five years ago, the season before the West Orange Warriors’ current seniors and coach Ross Usie came to campus, the Warriors went 5-18. Improving each season since, West Orange is in uncharted waters at 12-2 this season and has placed itself firmly in the conversation of Central Florida’s best programs. The Warriors split a pair of games last week, dropping a contest in five sets to district rival Apopka (3-2; 26-24, 2426, 20-25, 25-21, 17-15) and coasting past Evans with a clean sweep. The loss to the Blue Darters evened the season series at 1-1, as West Orange swept Apopka in the first meeting between the two teams. The Sept. 23 loss came in an exciting contest that, at the very least, gave Usie an idea of where his team needs to improve in pressure situations. “Sometimes, in those tough situations, we get away from the game that we like to play,” Usie said. “In certain situations, when the pressure really gets to them,

ONLINE EXTRA The West Orange Warriors and Olympia Titans dueled in an important district match on Tuesday after the time of publication for this edition. For a recap of the big game, visit wotimes.com. they become individuals — as many teams do. “When we do play as a team, that’s when we can really show off and be exciting to watch,” he said. The Warriors will play in the high-profile Swing for the Cure tournament Oct. 10 to 11, at Orlando Volleyball Academy, giving West Orange — which had an impressive showing at the Winter Park/Lake Highland Prep Showcase at OVA earlier this month — another chance to gauge where it stands among the area’s elite. “I think in the Winter Park and Lake Highland Prep Showcase, we really showcased who we were,” Usie

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Lake Hancock home tops Winter Garden sales A home in the Isles of Lake Hancock community topped all Winter Garden real-estate transactions from Sept. 1 to 26. The home at 14511 Isleview Drive, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 3, for $925,000. Built in 2001, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a private pool, a six-car garage, lake access, a private boathouse on Lake Stailing and 3,918 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $236.09.

BAY ISLE

The home at 14021 Hampshire Bay Circle, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 3, for $300,000 (short sale). Built in 2004, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,336 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $128.42.

BRONSON’S LANDING

The home at 13012 Gearing Court, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 11, for $447,800 (short sale). Built in 2007, it has five bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 4,324 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $103.56.

CAMBRIDGE CROSSING

The home at 1018 Spring Mill Drive, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 24, for $385,000. Built in 2000, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,128 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $123.08.

MONTHLY SNAPSHOT High Sale Price: $925,000 Low Sale Price: $66,000 Short Sales: Seven REO/Bank Owned: 15

CARRIAGE POINTE

The home at 2022 Redmark Lane, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 23, for $440,000. Built in 2009, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,711 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $118.57. The home at 1914 Redmark Lane, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 9, for $281,500 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2007, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,783 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $101.15.

COBBLESTONE OF WINTER GARDEN

The home at 200 Black Springs Lane, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 12, for $250,000. Built in 2007, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,745 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $91.07. The home at 349 Country Cottage Lane, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 17, for $227,500 (short sale). Built in 2007, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 3,009 square feet of living

area. The price per square foot is $75.61.

COVINGTON PARK

The home at 852 Bainbridge Loop, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 19, for $240,000. Built in 2012, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,264 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $106.01. The home at 312 Silverdale Ave., Winter Garden, sold Sept. 4, for $220,000. Built in 2007, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,950 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $112.82.

DANIEL’S LANDING

The townhouse at 208 Deepcove Road, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 5, for $127,000 (REO/bank owned). 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 $98.22.

FOXCREST

The home at 13039 Aubrey Lane, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 18, for $380,000 (short sale). Built in 2007, it has four bedrooms, three-and-onehalf baths, a pool and 3,519 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $107.99.

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GROVEHURST

The home at 12850 Grovehurst Ave., Winter Garden, sold Sept. 19, for $283,000. Built in 2006, it has five bedrooms, three baths and 3,382 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $83.68. The home at 12978 Daughtery Drive, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 20, for $199,146 (short sale). Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,956 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $101.81.

HICKORY HAMMOCK

The home at 15998 Sweet Murcott Court, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 16, for $499,230. Built in 2014, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 4,692 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $106.40. The home at 16216 Great Blue Heron Court, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 5, for $438,830. Built in 2014, it has five bedrooms and four baths.

JOHN’S LAKE POINTE

The home at 300 Morning View Drive, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 26, for $385,000.

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PALISADES

The home at 627 Lake Cove Pointe Circle, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 15, for $310,000. Built in 2013, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 3,909 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $79.30.

The condominium at 14200 Avalon Road, No. 330, Unit 430, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 19, for $85,500. Built in 2008, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,288 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $66.38. The condominium at 14200 Avalon Road, No. 232, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 1, for $81,000. Built in 2008, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,203 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $67.33. The condominium at 14200 Avalon Road, No. 202, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 2, for $80,000 (short sale). Built in 2008, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,203 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $66.50.

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The home at 17726 Dangler Road, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 19, for $619,500. Built in 2002, it has five bedrooms, six baths, a pool and 4,684 square feet of living area on 5.11 acres. The price per square foot is $132.26.

LAKE COVE POINTE

The home at 91 Desiree Aurora St., Winter Garden, sold Sept. 12, for $204,900 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,874 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $109.34.

OAKS AT BRANDY LAKE

The home at 841 Brandy Oaks Loop, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 25, for $255,000. Built in 2010, it has five bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,212 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $115.28.

The home at 212 Horstfield, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 12, for $130,000 (REO/ bank owned). Built in 2001, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,097 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $118.51.

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This home, located at 14511 Isleview Drive in the Isles of Lake Hancock, features five bedrooms, four baths, a private pool, a six-car garage, lake access, a private boathouse and 3,918 square feet of living area. It sold for $925,000. The home at 6719 Cultivation Way, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 5, for $278,000. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,773 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $100.25. The home at 14769 Old Thicket Terrace, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 4, for $262,000. Built in 2006, it has five bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 2,835 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $92.42. The home at 5473 New Independence Parkway, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 12, for $275,000. Built in 2012, it has five bedrooms, three baths and 2,240 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $122.77. The home at 14627 Whittridge Drive, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 19, for $283,500 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths, a pool and

2,807 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $101. The home at 14257 Prunningwood Place, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 22, for $232,500. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,238 square feet. The price per square foot is $103.89. The townhouse at 14278 Avenue of the Groves, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 4, for $181,000. Built in 2008, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 1,524 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $118.77. The townhouse at 5751 New Independence Parkway, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 15, for $179,000. Built in 2011, it has two bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 1,540 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $116.23. The home at 14802 Peekskill Drive, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 10, for $165,409

(REO/bank owned). Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 1,839 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $89.95.

STONE CREEK

The home at 1810 Portcastle Circle, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 23, for $195,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,857 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $105.01. The home at 1729 Portcastle Circle, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 4, for $190,000. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, two-and-onehalf baths and 1,358 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $139.91. The home at 1585 Tiverton Blvd., Winter Garden, sold Sept. 17, for $160,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,300 square feet. The price per square foot is $123.08.

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The home at 2837 Balforn Tower Way, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 8, for $310,000. Built in 2007, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,983 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $103.92. The home at 13442 Fox Glove St., Winter Garden, sold Sept. 9, for $375,000. Built in 2005, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,836 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $97.76. The home at 13912 Fox Glove St., Winter Garden, sold Sept. 3, for $299,000. Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,326 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $128.55. The home at 13350 Fox Glove St., Winter Garden, sold Sept. 17, for $259,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,534 square feet of living

area. The price per square foot is $102.21. The home at 14718 Masthead Landing Circle, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 19, for $235,000. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,202 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $106.72. The home at 2247 Black Lake Blvd., Winter Garden, sold Sept. 16, for $250,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2007, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,024 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $123.52. The home at 1438 Portmoor Way, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 26, for $220,000. Built in 2002, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,558 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $141.21. The townhouse at 1351 Priory Circle, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 15, for $186,500. Built in 2010, it has three bedrooms, two-and-onehalf baths and 1,633 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $114.21.

SUMMERLAKE

The home at 8006 Key West Dove St., Winter Garden, sold Sept. 22, for $370,000. Built in 2014, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 3,086 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $119.90. The home at 14748 Spotted Sandpiper Blvd., Winter Garden, sold Sept. 26, for $371,501. Built in 2014, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 2,792 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $133.06. The home at 14837 Porter Road, Winter Garden, sold

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The home at 246 Blue Stone Circle, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 22, for $385,000. Built in 1998, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,831 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $135.99.

WINTER GARDEN

The home at 1205 E. Fullers Cross Road, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 19, for $300,000. Built in 1929, it has six bedrooms, three baths and 3,292 square feet of living area on 10.5 acres. The price per square foot is $91.13.

WINTER OAKS

The home at 908 Chapel Oaks Court, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 16, for $187,000. Built in 2005, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,297 square feet. The price per square foot is $144.18.

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The home at 2161 Harbor Cove Way, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 26, for $510,000. Built in 2003, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,589 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $142.10.

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The home at 703 Valencia Shores Drive, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 5, for $419,000. Built in 1980, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 3,433 square feet of living area on 1.5 acres. The price per square foot is $122.05.

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OCTOBER MOVE IN SUNSET LAKES POOL HOME WINTER GARDEN $525,000 5 bedroom 3 bath 2822 sq ft 1/2 acre lot, screened pool, kitchen IN! with granite counters stainless appl, A rated schools lake access. Call Marc Holland 407-408-4394

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!!!

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REMODELED POOL HOME IN HISTORIC OAKLAND $159,900 3 bed 1.5 bath 1 car garage, totally remodeled, with large salt water pool, enclosed porch, new island kitchen, tile and laminate floors throughout. Call Kelley Kadlec 407-461-4478

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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 Garden, this is it!!! Asking Only $229,000.

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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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OPEN HOUSE - Sun 1-4 Oct 5th MODEL PERFECT IN GATED LAKEVIEW RESERVE HISTORIC WINTER GARDEN $294,400 5 bed 2.5 bath 2882 sq ft, loft, hardwood floors, new carpet,paint, granite kitchen, 5th room den/ bedroom downstairs. Call Christy Clark-Weber 407293-5560

LISTED 7 DAYS!!!

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.

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MODEL PERFECT IN REMINGTON OAKS $190,900 3 bedroom 2 bath 1665 sq ft remodeled with Brazilian cherry floors in living, family & master bed, tile in gourmet kitchen with solid surface counters, screened porch new A/C ,community pool. Call Cheryl Williams 407453-3615

3 bdrm. 2 Ba. Beauty in Winter Garden!!! This home is situated on a picturesque 1 acre lot fenced yard and gate. Very unique, country atmosphere with shopping only minutes away and access to 429, Turnpike and 408. You will be amazed at the beauty and the surroundings. Walk up the steps and enter the 2nd floor of this gorgeous home with stone fireplace in the living room, formal dining, kitchen w/stainless steel applances, wood cabinets, quartz countertops, 2 bedrooms, bath and laundry room. The 3rd level is the master bedroom, master bath and loft. The home is in pristine condition a pampered beauty...If you have been looking for a home without an HOA, look no further, you need to see this!!! Asking only $325,000.

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. Asking Only $115,000.

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Swimming Pool Construction Company hiring workers. Plumbing and Tile experience a plus. Will train. 40+/week. Call 407-909-0220. 10/23sg

3 bedroom/2bath Northside Winter Garden, walk to dowtown. $1400, includes yard maintenance. Call 407-4933000. 10/9qm

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ABSOLUTE AUCTION Florala AL 12,000+/- sq ft home home near Lake Jackson, 23527 Goldenrod Av, October 15, 1pm. Gtauctions.com. 205.326.0833. Granger, Thagard, & Associates, Inc. Jack F Granger, #873. fcan10/2

Receptionist, data entry, general office help. Must be bilingual and have outgoing personality. Call 407-347-3519 10/2dk

Winter Garden-3/2.5/2 home for lease in Stone Creek, 2 story - $1300 per month. Please call Sereno Realty 407-6548222 10/9sr

NC Mtns near Asheville. Owner must sell new log cabin on 1.5ac. Huge porches, vaulted ceiling, 1200sf ready to finish. $74,900, add'l acreage avail. 828-286-2981 fcan10/2

200 ITEMS FOR SALE

620 APARTMENT & DUPLEXES

740 LOTS & ACREAGE

035 SCHOOLS AND INSTRUCTION AIRLINE Careers Start Here - Get FAA certified with hands on training in Aviation Maintenance. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call AIM 866-3143769. fcan10/2

040 BUSINESS FOR SALE BOOKSTORE BUSINESS FOR SALE BY OWNER. 10+ years been in business. All inventory, computer system, furniture, shelving, customer accounts, business accounts included. $30,000 OBO Contact Jenny at 321-689-6812 10/2jg

090 MISCELLANEOUS

Lennox Air Conditioning Unit and Kenmore Washer/Dryer and a couple of other things in between. Call 407-721-9926. 10/9ec

WINTER GARDEN - 1BR $695, 2BR $745, 3BR $935 on Lake Apopka. Water/Sewer included. 407-656-7162. 9/25tfn

240 GARAGE SALE

630 ROOMMATES

HUGE RUMMAGE SALE Saturday, October 4th 7am to 1pm. First United Methodist Church 125 N. LAKEVIEW, WGDN. 407-656-1135. 10/2sh

Mature Adult Roommate Wanted. Large home with pool, 2 rooms to choose from. Call Carolyn 407-523-6723. 10/2ch

COMMUNITY YARD SALE Orange Tree Mobile Home Park off Park Ave. in Winter Garden will have a community yard sale on October 10th & 11th from 8am to 4pm. Rain date will be October 17th & 18th. No early sales. 10/9bs YARD SALE October 3rd & 4th, 730am to 4pm. Church of God of Prophecy. 159 Taylor St, Ocoee.10/2mw

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ESTATE SALE 704 Tangerine Ct. Valencia Shores. October 3rd & 4th 7am-3pm.10/2rg MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE! Saturday Oct 4th from 7am2pm, 321 S Woodland St, WG. Books, scrapbooking & much more. 10/2gc COMMUNITY YARD SALE Valencia Shores Subdivision, Saturday, October 4, 8am-1pm, Valencia Shores Dr, Winter Garden 10/2dm

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Professional office space, N. Dillard St., W.G. 407-656-2812 9/25tfn Office space for lease - CCB Office Center on Plant St. 1,100 Sq Ft Office - $1000 per month. Please Call Sereno Realty 407-654-8222 10/23sr CHURCH FOR RENT $1200 PER MONTH, 1st and last due at leasing signing. 407-656-5750. 10/16ma

2014

THIS WEEK’S CRYPTOGRAM ANSWERS

300 PETS

1. The pine trees were doing a clean up of the forest. A lovely Scotch pine gave orders: “Yew sweep the leaves and I’ll spruce up the cones.”

LOST CAT Large orange and white neutered male. All white front legs and chest & chest. Named Sonny, 8 years old. Please call Tim or Sandy Rice 407-656-6195 10/9sr

2. A man who was buying a brand-new house was irritated with his title company. His complaint: “You deed me wrong!”

570 LAWN & TREE LLOYD LAWN SERVICE. Lawn Cutting, Weed Eating and Edging, Hedge Trimming, Grass Clipping Removal/Blowing, New Mulch Replacement, Flower Bed Weeding, Minor Tree Trimming, One Time Cutting Serv. Avail., SOD Replacement. PRESSURE WASHING. llongleyjr@centurylink.net. 321-2786981. 10/23ll

Sod Laborer $7.00/pallet and Exp. Sod Foreman. Clean MVR. WG Grassing, 532 N. Bluford Avenue, Ocoee. 407-8770709 9/25tfn

600 HOMES FOR RENT/LEASE

Experience Hair Stylist needed. Inquire within at 319 West Road, Ocoee, Florida 34761 or call 407-614-2299. 10/2tl

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CHURCH OF GOD OCOEE CHURCH OF GOD

BAPTIST FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 125 E Plant St., Winter Garden 407-656-2352 Sundays 8:30 am Traditional 9:45 am Bible Study 11:00 am Contemporary Awana - Wednesdays - 6pm Pastor Tim Grosshans www.fbcwg.org 2nd Campus:

“FOUNDATION WORSHIP”

Sundays 9:45 am - All Ages at Foundation Academy High School 15304 Tilden Road - Winter Garden www.FoundationWorship.com 407.730.1867

STARKE LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH

611 West. Ave., Ocoee Pastor Jeff Pritchard (407) 656-2351 Email: starkelakebaptist@gmail.com

CATHOLIC RESURRECTION CATHOLIC CHURCH 1211 Winter Garden-Vineland Rd. Winter Garden. 407-656-3113

CHRISTIAN WEST ORANGE CHURCH OF CHRIST 1450 Daniels Road Winter Garden 407-656-2770 www.cocwo.com

Pastor Thomas Odom 1105 N. Lakewood Avenue, Ocoee 407-656-8011

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

EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION

4950 S. Apopka-Vineland Rd. Orlando, FL 32819. 1 block south of Conroy-Windermere Rd. on right. 407-876-3480 Sunday Services 8:30am,10:30am. and 6:30pm. Sunday School for all ages 9:30am and Children’s Chapel at 10:30am. Childcare provided. www.ascension-orlando.org

LUTHERAN PEOPLE OF FAITH CHURCH 220 Windermere Rd, Winter Garden Serv. Sat 5:30pm & Sun 9:45am 407-877-3937 www.PeopleOfFaith.ORG

METHODIST FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

125 N. Lakeview Ave Winter Garden Service Times: 9:00 AM & 11:15 AM www.fumcwg.org 407-656-1135

PRESBYTERIAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE LAKES, USA

Conroy-Windermere Rd. @ Lincoln Ave. Sunday School 9:00AM, Worship 10:30 407-291-2886 Worship on Wed. 7:00 - 7:30 PM “Come hear the Gospel” Rev. Ferdinand Brits www.pcol.org

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST WINDERMERE UNION CHURCH 10710 Park Ridge-Gotha Rd. Windermere, FL 34786 407-876-2112 Worship times: 9:00am Adult Sunday School 10:00am Worship www.windermereunion.org

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Sept. 23

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Sept. 24

0.04

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THURS.

Sept. 25

0.14

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Sept. 26

0.68

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Sept. 27

0.53

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Sept. 28

0.00

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Sept. 29

1.97

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TO DATE 9.55

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2014

HIGH 87 88 81 79 81 84 85

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MOON PHASES

Oct. 8

I WO

Oct. 15

(2013: 4.48) Oct. 23

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The winner of this week’s I Love West Orange Photo Contest is John Ciccone, who snapped this photo of best friends Kami Collazo and Haleigh Graziotti paddleboarding at sunset in Windermere on Cypress Lake. The West Orange Times is hosting the contest, and winners will have their photograph featured and receive a $20 gift card. To enter, email your photo, along with your name and city and a caption, to aqrhode@wotimes.com; put “I Love West Orange” in the subject line. Winners can pick up their prize at the Times office.

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