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Chews A Puppy exempt Ocoee commissioners voted to allow the store to sell animals. SEE 6.

HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS

If you’re craving some fall fun, West Orange is the place to be. SEE PAGE 3.

Support system

Mandate debate rages on Orange County firefighters continue their fight against a vaccine mandate. SEE PAGE 5

Lucinda Howard wanted Tildenville Elementary to make beaded bracelets to Jenna Vincitore music teacher help sick children 13 years ago. had to say goodbye to her Today, she operates Beadshusband 4 military when he Beats, the organization was deployed, but co-workers she and her parents formed. eased the parting with a of thoughtful gifts. STORY ON PAGEbasket 4.

YOUR TOWN WOMAN’S CLUB ASSISTS S.T.A.R.S.

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GFWC Woman’s Club of Ocoee collected school supplies to be donated to S.T.A.R.S. of West Orange, an organization that coordinates community efforts to provide backpacks and schools supplies to local economically disadvantaged students. Education Chair Lillian Lasseter was on hand to give Allisha Douglas, executive director, the donation. The pandemic canceled the club’s 2020 Creative Expressions event, which allows students at Ocoee schools to enter an arts contest and win the gift of a check and school supplies for their school.

Jenna Vincitore said she felt loved and appreciated when she received the care package from her co-workers.

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Eat, drink and be scary! Whispering Oak hosted a Trunk-orTreat event last week. SEE PAGE 18.

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Windermere Elementary spotlights Cyber Safety Students throughout Orange County learned to avoid “stranger danger” in a digital world. JIM CARCHIDI ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Third-graders at Windermere Elementary school added safety measures to their cyber skills Wednesday, Oct. 20, during Cyber Safety Day. According to a study by The Center for Cyber Safety and Education, 40% of children in grades four through eight have chatted with a stranger online. Of those, 53% revealed their phone numbers and 6% revealed their home address.

“We’re trying to let the children know that hackers are getting smarter all the time and finding more creative ways to get information,” Windermere Elementary Media Specialist Kimberly Taylor said. More than 1,800 elementary school students in the Orlando area participated in the event, now in its third year. A video presentation featuring Garfield and his friends explained how to safely post on social media. The program stressed the need to think about what you post and the possible consequences of giving away personal information. A question-and-answer session allowed Taylor to delve more

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Windermere Elementary Media Specialist Kimberly Taylor gets an enthusiastic response during a cyber safety Q&A session.

deeply into safety issues. On the topic of posting vacation pictures while you’re away: “This one is super tempting, and grown-ups do it all the time,” she said. “They’re excited, because they’re on vacation, and they want to share pictures. … But you’re advertising to the world that you’re not home.” The solution is to post your

vacation photos when you get home, she said. On the topic of posting personal information when you’re sure the privacy setting is turned on: “It’s (really) easy to hit the wrong button,” she said. “It’s too simple to make a mistake.” The solution is to never post personal information. The lessons of the day were only

part of the technology training offered to Orange County Public Schools students in every grade level. “Digital citizenship lessons are included in the scope and sequence for English Language Arts at all grade levels,” OCPS Director of Digital Learning Outreach Mariel Milano said in an email. “However, the current structure of digital citizenship lessons as a required part of annual curriculum began in 2018, when all of our middle and high school students had 1:1 technology.” Taylor and the staff at Windermere Elementary cover a range of social media-related topics on a regular basis. They discussed recently cyber bullies — and how to avoid becoming one. And the subtleties of online communication are also covered. “They don’t realize when we’re communicating through email and text, emotion isn’t seen or felt or received, so we have to make sure we’re not too direct or too harsh,” Taylor said. “We focus on helping all of our students become good digital citizens.”

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Treat week! From city and school events to church offerings and even a homemade haunted house, West Orange is the place to be for some fall fun this week.

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DILLARD STREET ELEMENTARY FALL FESTIVAL WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28 WHERE: Dillard Street Elementary, 311 N. Dillard St., Winter Garden DETAILS: The Dillard Street Elementary PTA invites the school community to its fall festival. METROWEST ELEMENTARY TRUNK-OR-TREAT WHEN: 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28 WHERE: MetroWest Elementary, 1801 Lake Vilma Drive, Orlando DETAILS: MetroWest Elementary PTA is holding a Trunk-or-Treat for its school and families. SUNSET PARK ELEMENTARY TRUNK-OR-TREAT WHEN: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28 WHERE: Sunset Park Elementary, 12050 Overstreet Road, Windermere DETAILS: Candy, activities and food trucks will be available; family friendly costumes are welcome. The school is encouraging masks and social distancing. The cost for the event is $5 per family.

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DR. PHILLIPS ONCE UPON A HALLOWEEN WHEN: 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30 WHERE: Theatre South, The Marketplace at Dr. Phillips, 7601 Della Drive, Suite 15, Orlando DETAILS: This event will feature safe and fun trick-or-treating, as well as a spooky play reading of “Sleepy Hollow.”

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alloween isn’t just an evening of donning a costume and knocking on neighbors’ doors to get a piece of candy. It has evolved into a night of parties, festivals, costume contests and residential haunted houses. One of those spooky houses belongs to Kevin and Lu Milliken, of Oakland. Their home, at 330 N. Tubb St., is a normal-looking place with its front porch and breezeway to the back yard for most of the year. But in October, it becomes something straight out of a horror film. This year, the theme includes a prison. Lu Milliken said she and her husband love all the holidays — but Halloween always has been their favorite. The idea of a haunted house started years ago, when their grandson, Tristan, wanted a Halloween theme for his birthday party. “We thought, ‘Wouldn’t it be fun if we created a haunted house they had to walk through to get to the party?’” Lu Milliken said. “We kept it up, and word had spread, and everyone was calling to bring their kids to it. It was a young one, because we were gearing it for a child’s party. Every year, we’ve been doing it ever since, and it has grown.” This is the family’s fourth haunted house but the fifth year of offering some Halloween fun to the community. Because of the pandemic, Halloween 2020 was reduced to a movie being played on a loop on the garage door for a

WATER SPRING ELEMENTARY FALL FESTIVAL WHEN: 4 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28 WHERE: Water Spring Elementary, 16000 Water Spring Blvd., Winter Garden DETAILS: The festival will feature games, relay races, obstacle courses, a rock wall and much more. Tickets are $5 if purchased before the event and $8 at the door. Kids under the age 4 are free.

small group of children and teens who hung out there. “People were driving by and were disappointed, so we decided we needed to do it again,” Lu Milliken said. In years past, the line has extended down the driveway with folks waiting their turn to be scared — or to pretend they weren’t. “We’re back this year, and it’s bigger,” Lu Milliken said. “It goes through the haunted house and through the backyard and loops all around our house. We kind of anticipate at least as many (people) as the last time. … It’s longer.” Lu Milliken said all ages are welcome to walk through the haunted house but warned that it’s “a little on the scary side.” She did reiterate that the live actors will not mess with the younger participants. “The last time, we had kids who were too scared, the parents asked, ‘Is it OK if you watch the kids while we go through real quick?’” Lu

Milliken said. The one-day event definitely is a family affair. Lu Milliken will dress up but said she will be stationed at the front to make sure just a few children at a time go in. Kevin Milliken has plans of his own. “He’s one of those creepy guys who dresses up and goes to Halloween or Howl-O-Scream,” she said. “He’s going to work the side we haven’t done before. I think it’s always important to send them screaming at the end.” Their daughter, Crystal Lee Milliken, has played numerous roles through the years, including a nurse tending to a “living” corpse. Her husband, James Christoffel, enjoys making guests scream, too, with the unexpected. Tristan gets into the act, as well. This year, he will be a prison warden, and his best friend, Max Georgiev, will be a prisoner chained to a wall. A few other friends also will have roles in the haunted house.

IF YOU GO WHERE: 330 N. Tubb St., across from Speer Park, Oakland WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31

OAKLAND OAKLAND NATURE PRESERVE PUMPKIN GLOW WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, and Saturday, Oct. 30 WHERE: Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machete Trail, Oakland DETAILS: The family-friendly Glow Trail at the Oakland Nature Preserve will be lined with jacko’-lanterns created by members of the community, making for an ethereal and beautiful nighttime hike. REGISTRATION: oaklandnaturepreserve.org/pumpkinglow OCOEE NIGHT OF TERROR HAUNTED HOUSE WHEN: 7 to 10 p.m. through Oct. 30 WHERE: Jim Beech Recreation Center, 1820 A.D. Mims Road, Ocoee SPOOKTOBER WHEN: Oct. 28 (scary movie night), Oct. 29 (trunk-or-treat and a game truck), Oct. 30 (carnival and scavenger hunt WHERE: Jim Beech Recreation Center, 1820 A.D. Mims Road, Ocoee CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

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Teacher comforted with care package AMY QUESINBERRY COMMUNITY EDITOR

aying goodbye to a spouse because of military deployment is never easy, but one local teacher’s coworkers came together in a thoughtful way to make the departure more bearable. Jenna Vincitore is in her third year of teaching music at Tildenville Elementary School. When her colleagues learned of her husband’s upcoming deployment, they immediately collected some pampering necessities and placed them in a decorative basket. Vincitore said her phone rang a few weeks ago, and it was Jessica Rose, the PTA treasurer, on the other end of the line. Rose, who lives near Vincitore in Horizon West, said she had something for her and was dropping it off at her house. “She said, ‘This is from the PTA; we know it’s really hard because your husband is gone,’” Vincitore said. “It was a total surprise to me. They knew my husband was leaving for a long-term deployment, and they wanted to be nice and show appreciation.” The woven basket included a white fuzzy blanket and fuzzy socks, Hershey’s Kisses, tubs of vanilla and chocolate ice cream, a framed photo of the couple, gift

card for Starbucks and a card that read, “I know this can’t replace your husband, but coffee always helps.” Even Brandi the dog received her own toy in the basket. “I started crying; it was so cute,” Vincitore said. “I felt super loved and super appreciated.” Tildenville’s PTA posted on its Facebook page: “Today our lovely music teacher, Mrs. Vincitore, had to say goodbye to her husband, who left on a long-term deployment with the Navy. The PTA presented her with a care package of some of her favorite things to let her know just how much her Tildenville family loves her. Our thoughts and prayers are with her husband as he bravely serves our country and with her as she continues to love and serve our Tigers.” “It was all PTA,” Vincitore said. “They did it all of their own accord. And it was really, really cool. It just meant a lot. They didn’t know the impact they would have — and even now I’m like, ‘Thank you so much.’” Vincitore and her husband, Cody, met while they were students at Sarasota High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, and she earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Central Florida and her master’s degree from Florida

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Cody and Jenna Vincitore were married last December.

State University. The two eventually brought their lives together, dated, planned a wedding during the pandemic and got married Dec. 20, 2020.

“I was like, ‘Nothing is stopping us,’” Vincitore said. Cody Vincitore has five years of active duty — and has been stationed in Kansas and Japan — and three years in the Navy reserves.

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ASYLUM HAUNTED HOUSE WHEN: 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Oct. 28 and 29 WHERE: 108 Taylor St., Ocoee

HAY MAZE WHEN: Open daily WHERE: City Hall, 300 W. Plant St.

TOO CUTE TO SPOOK — MEET THE VILLAINS WHEN: 5 to 7:45 p.m. Oct. 30 WHERE: Princesses & Princes, 1637 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee

LIVE MUSIC AND PERFORMERS WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, through Sunday, Oct. 31 WHERE: Downtown Winter Garden

WINDERMERE COSTUME PARADE AND HAYRIDE WHEN: 9:45 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30 WHERE: Downtown Windermere WINTER GARDEN HALLOWEEN LIGHT SHOW WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. through Oct. 31 WHERE: City Hall, 300 W. Plant St., Winter Garden

‘ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW’ WHEN: 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30; and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31 WHERE: Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant St. TICKETS: gardentheater.org SPOOKY CABOOSE WHEN: 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29 WHERE: Winter Garden Heritage Museum, 21 E. Plant St.

HALLOWEEN ALTERNATIVES CROSSROADS IMPACT CHURCH FAMILY FALL FEST WHEN: Noon to 3 p.m Saturday, Oct. 30 WHERE: Quest Church, 1450 Citrus Oaks Ave., Gotha DETAILS: A new church in Gotha is hosting a family fall fest for local community members. Some of the main events will include a chili cook-off, races, a pie-eating contest and a costume contest.

GLAD TIDINGS CHURCH FALL FESTIVAL AND TRUNK-OR-TREAT WHEN: 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31 WHERE: 2009 E. Fullers Cross Road, Ocoee DETAILS: Ocoee residents and their families are invited to come experience a Drive-Thru Trunkor-Treat put on by Glad Tidings Church. The event will consist of contactless adventures, sweet treat, special elements and more.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF WINTER GARDEN TRUNK-OR-TREAT AND “THE MONSTER GOSPELS” WHEN: 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31 WHERE: 125 N. Lakeview Ave., Winter Garden DETAILS: Decorate a trunk or golf cart for the holiday and join the church for a safe evening of trick-or-treating in downtown Winter Garden. Trunk-or-treating will begin at 5 p.m., and at 6, “The Monster Gospels” will be presented by Jason Korsiak.

LIFEBRIDGE CHURCH FALL FESTIVAL WHEN: 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 31 WHERE: 12120 Chase Road, Windermere DETAILS: A Trunk-or-Treat, bounce houses, food trucks, a pumpkin patch, face painting, music, games and more will all be available for free.

Downtown Winter Garden features plenty of delightfully scary scenes for Halloween.

POEMA TRUNK OR TREAT WHEN: 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30 WHERE: 13640 W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden DETAILS: There will be decorated cars, pre-packaged candy, free snacks and live music.

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Orange County firefighters continue rally against vaccine mandate The firefighters met with their attorney Sunday, Oct. 24, in front of the Orange County Administration Building to call for the court to grant an emergency injunctive relief against Orange County. ANNABELLE SIKES STAFF WRITER

Orange County firefighters are continuing to rally against a countywide vaccine mandate. The firefighters and their attorney, Rachel Rodriguez, held a conference Sunday, Oct. 24, in front of the Orange County Administration Building to call for the court to grant an emergency injunctive relief against Orange County. Earlier this month, a group of 43 employees with Orange County Fire Rescue filed a lawsuit against the county regarding its mandate requiring either proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or regular negative tests. The firefighters say the county’s mandate is an “unlawful and unconstitutional COVID-19 vaccine requirement policy.” “I can’t even imagine if I lose my job, or we all lose our jobs and our dreams came crushing down,” Orange County firefighter Jairo Rodriguez said. “It just feels like (Mayor Jerry Demings) isn’t really batting for us right now.” The firefighters’ demonstration took place five days after Orange County fired longtime Battalion Chief Stephen Davis. According to county officials, Davis was fired Tuesday, Oct. 19, after he refused to reprimand unvaccinated firefighters. Davis is a veteran of the U.S. Army and had 14 years of service at the Orange County Fire Rescue Department. According to firefighter’s union member Jason Wheat, who worked with Davis for 14 years and has been with Orange County Fire Rescue for almost 17 years, Davis was given a list of people to reprimand by the county. Wheat said Davis knew the reprimanding would be unlawful, because there were several people on the list who had been vaccinated or had verified exemptions. According to Wheat, the county asked Davis to reprimand them anyway and told him officials would rectify the files later. Davis refused to do so and was terminated. According to Orange County fire officials, Davis was fired for “failure to follow a direct order.” A release confirmed the termination, stating, “The insubordination was the result of his refusal to issue disciplinary action on Oct. 5, 2021.” A letter provided to the media by Wheat shows Davis reached out to his battalion shortly before he was fired. In it he writes, “I made the stand to not issue any reprimands because they violated the law.” “Already, it’s caused a great leader to get fired from this organization,” Wheat said of the mandate. “That’s already putting the citizens at harm. I would have wanted that chief with me anywhere I go, because of his commitment and his leadership with the fire department.”

Two days after he was fired, Davis stood with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to speak publicly on the matter for the first time. “I was terminated for what I believe to be an unlawful order,” Davis said. “The men and women that I serve …have spoken to me over the last several months, unable to sleep, worried about what would happen if they didn’t get this shot if they were mandated.” During the press conference, DeSan-

tis called for a special legislative session to prevent President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandates from being enacted in Florida. “We have an opportunity here to take additional action, and I think we have to do it,” DeSantis said. “I think we have got to stand up for people’s jobs and their livelihoods.” DeSantis did not announce a date for the session. County workers were required to show proof of at least one shot by Thursday, Sept. 30, ahead of an Oct. 31 deadline to be fully vaccinated. Demings said those who don’t show proof of vaccination would receive a let-

ter of reprimand but face no risk of being fired for violating the order. Demings addressed DeSantis and his call for the session: “We will aggressively defend our right to protect our citizens. Unfortunately, the governor and others have politicized getting vaccinated. They seem to care more about using firefighters as political pawns rather than as public servants who are entrusted to protect and serve. You asked me what my response to the governor, or anyone else, I say these simple words: Bring it on.” A status hearing regarding the firefighters’ lawsuit will take place in the next few weeks.

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After more than a month of discussions, the Ocoee City Commission finally ended the debate over whether Chews A Puppy would be exempt from an ordinance banning the sale of puppies within city limits. At its Oct. 19 meeting, the commission voted to allow the store to continue selling pets. Prior to public comment on the proposed ordinance, Mayor Rusty Johnson and City Attorney Scott Cookson advised comments should be limited to just the content of the ordinance rather than one’s position on the issue. “We are going to deal with the six issues (within the ordinance),” Johnson said. “If you get off track and start somewhere else, (Cookson) will stop you. We went through the others already.” Proponents on both sides of the debate showed up en masse to speak. Orange County commissioners Nicole Wilson and Emily Bonilla said the commission should reject the proposed ordinance, saying it contradicted itself and that it was “unenforceable.” After two-and-one-half hours of comment, the commissioners began their discussion. Commissioner Larry Brinson said he believed these puppy mill breeders should be punished rather than the stores themselves. “If Chews A Puppy is not operating above board and they’re doing things that are unethical and immoral, I think it’s truly an opportunity where we as a community … need to exercise caveat emptor — that is buyer beware,” he said. “I don’t think the government, the city of Ocoee, should be weighing in on that transaction.” Commissioner Rosemary Wilsen agreed. “How do you sell 6,500 pets if people want shelter animals?” Wilsen said. She also added the city should not be involved in disputes between the business and disgruntled customers.

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n Mayor Rusty Johnson read a proclamation declaring Nov. 6 to 13 Week of the Family, while Commissioner Wilsen read another to declare the week of Oct. 18 to 24 Florida City Government Week. n The commission voted to approve the use of $8,000 to cover the remaining cost for Remembrance Day events on Nov. 6 and 7. The event will mark the 101st anniversary of the Ocoee Massacre. The final bill for the event is $15,056.09. n Amendments to the OcoeeOrange County Joint Planning Area Agreement also were passed. These spaces at Maguire Road are being looked at for commercial development.

Commissioners Richard Firstner and George Oliver argued the ordinance did not give clear language on how to ensure compliance and what the penalties would be if violated. Firstner argued it was not practical to have Chews A Puppy report problems to the city, as was spelled out in the ordinance. “I don’t see this as a very practical solution, namely because the company we’re talking about doesn’t even deal with the Better Business Bureau when they have complaints and issues come up against them,” Firstner said. “It sounds like self-policing to me,” Oliver agreed. The final vote was 3-2, with Firstner and Oliver dissenting. Johnson was the deciding vote; he joined Brinson and Wilsen in voting for the ordinance. Part of why Johnson said he voted for the ordinance was because Orange County’s ordinance only passed by a 4-3 margin. “If it had been a 7-0 vote with the county, it would have been a little more serious to me,” he said. “But it was a 4-3 vote, and one of them was kind of wavering on the line. It kind of felt like pressure. ... I know they’re getting sued in Orange County over this, so I don’t think that’s over.”

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FROM THE WINTER GARDEN HERITAGE FOUNDATION FROM THE ARCHIVES Halloween 1956 as celebrated by a group of revelers at a costume party held by Tom and Mozelle Cox. Guests included building contractor Ken Ison, left, and his wife, Joanne; and citrus growerRealtor Charles McMillan and his wife, Mary Ann. The Coxes operated apparel shops on Plant Street. The Winter Garden Heritage Foundation collects and preserves a wealth of photographs shared by area residents. Call (407) 656-3244 to check your Family File!

85 years ago

The city hall under construction was scheduled to be completed by December, Mayor George Walker said, and the office and administration building for Trailer City was underway.

80 years ago

Mrs. Edna Ingold, of Ocoee, spent the week in Jacksonville attending the music convention.

75 years ago

Miss Ruth Grafton left for New York City to accept a position with Eastern Airlines.

70 years ago

Mrs. John Rees entertained a group of children in her home in Winter Garden honoring her little son, John Newton Rees Jr., on his second birthday. The county road crew began work on Dillard Street starting at the Cross State Highway and working into the city limits. The crew was tasked with leveling off the hospital grounds and taking the sand cleared from the lots to fill in Dillard Street.

55 years ago

An enthused group of sportsmen believed they discovered the reason why Lake Apopka had declined as a fisherman’s paradise. In the first seining of the lake, more than 2,000 pounds of rough fish were taken in an area less than 60 acres.

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

50 years ago

James J. “Bud” Grice was busy putting shingles on his new fix-it shop located between the Windermere Post Office and the VW repair garage.

40 years ago

Dolores and Lester Monk purchased Shaw’s Flowers & Gifts, one of the most attractive stores in downtown Winter Garden, from Jerry Thompson and Bob Thompson. They owned it for 15 years. Jerry purchased the store from Mamie Shaw of Windermere.

20 years ago

An estimated crowd of 15,000 people attended the 8th Annual Founders’ Day Festival. Country music star Tracy Lawrence was a popular headliner.

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THROWBACK THURSDAY OCT. 31, 1947 Many local residents took their Ford vehicles to Winter Garden Motor Company, located on East Plant Street in the 1940s. The company placed an advertisement in The West Orange News offering free estimates and the skill to fix dents and scratches, which can “reflect upon your ability as a driver.” The dealership promised Ford-trained mechanics, factory-approved methods, special Ford equipment and genuine Ford parts. To call the business, residents dialed 236.

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Celebrates Business WOCC Ambassadors Celebrated theat Ribbon Cutting Celebration Ribbon Cutting of Rosala West!

Congratulations to Winter Garden Smiles on Come where great weather, opportunity their new office, located at 1317 Winter Garden and fun resides. At Rosala West, there’s no shortage things to do, learn. Garden. Enjoy VinelandofRd., Suite 110seeinand Winter aWinter gorgeous apartment a city undergoing Garden Smiles inGeneral and Pediatric unprecedented Orlando offers vast Dentistry servesgrowth. the Windermere, Ocoee, and opportunities and a chance to realize the Orlando learn more abouta great Winter Americanarea. dream.ToWhether seeking Garden Smiles job, or a good time with the family - it’s all here. At Rosala West, we have taken care of all your needs. With three spacious floor plans to offer, you can choose from one, two, or three bedrooms. All of our homes have been designed with you in mind. Designer features include central air and heating, vertical blinds, and are cable ready. You will enjoy cooking in your all-electric kitchen and relaxing on your personal balcony or patio after a long day.

WOCC Ambassadors celebrated the Ribbon Cutting of Stella West!

Come where warm weather, opportunity and adventure abound. At Stella West, beauty is no stranger. Reside in a gorgeous home in a city undergoing incredible growth. Orlando offers untold opportunities and a chance to seize the American dream. Whether seeking a great job, or a fun time with the family - the magic is here. The residences at Stella West have been designed with you in mind. Choose from our selection of one and two bedroom floor plans! Each apartment features an all-electric kitchen with breakfast bar, central air and heating, refrigerator, mini blinds, and vertical blinds. Expand your living space with a balcony or patio. Remember to bring your pets along, we are a pet-friendly community.

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fter three years, five different Realtors and re-listings, and a significant price reduction, Shaquille O’Neal finally sold his Isleworth mansion. The home at 9927 Giffin Court, Windermere, sold Oct. 22, for $11 million. Built in 1990, it has 12 bedrooms, 11 baths, four half-baths and 31,000 square feet of living area. Days on market: 161. Positioned on 3.94 acres with 700 feet of lakefront on the Butler Chain of Lakes, O’Neal’s mansion features a Ludowici clay tile roof; 6,000-square-foot indoor NBA-certified basketball court; a 17-plus car showroomstyle garage; 1, 400-squarefoot cigar and wine bar room; custom-designed theater room with 10 reclining seats; private walk-in safe room; aquarium room; 44-foot-long office with lakefront views; a recording studio; 67-foot-long Florida room facing Lake Butler; and a 95-foot-long, 15-foot deep custom resort-style swimming pool. These are the highest-selling homes in each community in West Orange.

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The home at 7212 Backwoods Trail, Windermere, sold Oct. 18, for $501,500. Built in 2017, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,066 square feet. Days on market: Two. The home at 7241 Sunny Meadow Alley, Windermere, sold Oct. 21, for $457,000. Built in 2017, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,197 square feet. CYPRESS RESERVE

The home at 14025 Jomatt Loop, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 18, for $585,000. Built in 2019, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,952 square feet. Days on market: Five. HAMLIN RESERVE

The home at 6379 Flat Lemon Drive, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 22, for $610,000. Built in 2018, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 3,100 square feet. Days on market: 64. HICKORY HAMMOCK

The home at 15682 Citrus Heights Drive, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 19, for $631,000. Built in 2017, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 3,577 square feet. Days on market: Three.

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WOCC Ambassadors Celebrated the Ribbon Cutting of Eggs Up Grill in Winter Garden! Eggs Up Grill is your local community breakfast place where the sweet aroma of blueberry pancakes, the first bite of your favorite omelet, and the crunch of crispy bacon make you feel right at home. Eggs Up Grill is where neighbors serve neighbors and where everyone who walks through e door is warmly welcome and greeted with a smile!

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Shaquille O’Neal’s home at 9927 Giffin Court, Windermere, sold Oct. 22, for $11 million. corcoran.com

The home at 15540 Murcott Harvest Loop, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 21, for $450,000. Built in 2017, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,857 square feet. Days on market: Five. WATERLEIGH

The home at 9579 Lost Creek Drive, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 22, for $791,000. Built in 2020, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 3,408 square feet. The home at 9771 Lost Creek Drive, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 21, for $702,825. Built in 2019, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,769 square feet of living area. The home at 9536 Bolero Road, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 22, for $705,404. Built in 2020, it has four bedrooms, three-and-onehalf baths and 2,840 square feet of living area.

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The home at 7522 Derexa Drive, Windermere, sold Oct. 22, for $539,000. Built in 2010, it has four bedrooms, three-and-onehalf baths and 2,626 square feet. Days on market: 23. LAKES OF WINDERMERE

The home at 12554 Aldershot Lane, Windermere, sold Oct. 23, for $495,000. Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 2,857 square feet. Days on market: Nine. LAKESHORE PRESERVE

The home at 15835 Shorebird Lane, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 20, for $682,000. Built in 2020, it has three bedrooms, three

baths and 2,353 square feet. Days on market: 14. The townhouse at 8848 Bismarck Palm Drive, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 19, for $485,000. Built in 2017, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,052 square feet. Days on market: Eight. LATHAM PARK NORTH

The home at 14246 Aldford Drive, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 22, for $546,732. Built in 2015, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,437 square feet. Days on market: 19. ORCHARD HILLS

The home at 4952 Palmetto Park

Drive, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 20, for $760,000. Built in 2016, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 3,609 square feet. Days on market: One.

The home at 16661 Oakboro St., Winter Garden, sold Oct. 22, for $552,276. Built in 2020, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,113 square feet of living area.

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The home at 9505 Nautique, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 20, for $535,000. Built in 2020, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,117 square feet. Days on market: Six.

The home at 9113 Pinch Shot Drive, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 21, for $565,000. Built in 2018, it has five bedrooms, three baths and 2,638 square feet. Days on market: Four. SUMMERLAKE

The home at 15157 Pigeon Plum Lane, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 21, for $455,000. Built in 2015, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 1,855 square feet. Days on market: Two.

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The home at 9213 Busaco Park Way, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 18, for $915,000. Built in 2015, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 3,734 square feet of living area. Days on market: 48.

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SNAPSHOT Total Sales: 65 High Sale Price: $11 million Low Sale Price: $240,000 WINDERMERE TRAILS

The home at 8713 Iron Mountain Trail, Windermere, sold Oct. 20, for $648,000. Built in 2014, it has five bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 3,718 square feet of living area. Days on market: 33.

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OAKLAND TRAILS

The home at 2189 Standing Rock Circle, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 22, for $410,000. Built in 2020, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,078 square feet. Days on market: Seven. The home at 2101 White Feather Loop, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 22, for $394,900. Built in 2019, it has three bedrooms, twoand-one-half baths and 1,753 square feet of living area. Days on market: 10.

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The home at 1413 Terra Verde Way, Ocoee, sold Oct. 21, for $545,000. Built in 2013, it has four bedrooms, four baths and 3,057 square feet. Days on market: 23. CHESHIRE WOODS

The home at 500 Mickleton Loop, Ocoee, sold Oct. 22, for $360,000. Built in 1998, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,842 square feet. Days on market: Two. SEE REAL ESTATE PAGE 10

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The home at 4233 Down Point Lane, Windermere, sold Oct. 22, for $3.35 million. Built in 1999, it has six bedrooms, six-and-onehalf baths and 6,478 square feet. Days on market: 19.

The home at 14158 Hampshire Bay Circle, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 21, for $550,000. Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,632 square feet. Days on market: Three.

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The home at 6048 Caymus Loop, Windermere, sold Oct. 21, for $850,000. Built in 2000, it has five bedrooms, four-andone-half baths and 3,073 square feet. Days on market: Six.

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The home at 1530 Belfiore Way, Windermere, sold Oct. 18, for $800,000. Built in 2007, it has five bedrooms, four-and-onehalf baths and 3,891 square feet of living area. Days on market: Five.

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The home at 1855 Watermere Lane, Windermere, sold Oct. 18, for $1.05 million. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, threeand-one-half baths and 3,896 square feet of living area. Days on market: Six.

The home at 9819 Grosvenor Pointe Circle, Windermere, sold Oct. 21, for $2.325 million. Built in 2012, it has six bedrooms, six baths two half-baths and 6,019 square feet. Days on market: 100.

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The home at 5125 Tildens Grove Blvd., Windermere, sold Oct. 21, for $1.225 million. Built in 2005, it has five bedrooms, four-andone-half baths and 4,953 square feet. Days on market: Seven.

TILDENS GROVE

The home at 12819 Butler Bay Court, Windermere, sold Oct. 19, for $1.1 million. Built in 1989, it has four bedrooms, threeand-one-half baths and 4,100 square feet of living area. Days on market: 40.

The home at 760 Willett Drive, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 20, for $581,000. Built in 2005, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 3,420 square feet. Days on market: Four. The home at 1349 Marble Crest Way, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 18, for $641,000. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 3,118 square feet. Days on market: Three. WATERSIDE AT JOHNS LAKE

The home at 17019 Tradewind Point, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 22, for $520,000. Built in 2018, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,178 square feet of living area. Days on market: Three. WINTERMERE POINTE

The home at 2512 Prairie View Drive, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 22, for $535,000. Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,567 square feet. Days on market: Eight.

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EAT, DRINK & BE SCARY! 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, at Vines Grille & Wine Bar, 7533 Sand Lake Road, Orlando. The West Orange Chamber of Commerce will host its spooktacular Business After Hours to help local grow business connections. Costumes welcome! For more, visit, wochamber.com. WINTER GARDEN CITY COMMISSION MEETING 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at Winter Garden City Hall, 300 W. Plant St. For more, visit cwgdn.com.

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WINTER GARDEN FARMERS MARKET 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the downtown pavilion, 104 S. Lakeview Ave., Winter Garden. For more, visit downtownwg.com.

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OCOEE CITY COMMISSION MEETING 6:15 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at Ocoee City Hall, 150 N. Lakeshore Drive. For more, visit ocoee.org.

ROTARY CLUB OF WINDERMERE Meets at 6:54 a.m. Tuesdays at Windermere Town Hall, 520 Main St. For more, visit windermererotary.org. ROTARY CLUB OF WINTER GARDEN Meets at noon Tuesdays at Tanner Hall, 29 W. Garden Ave., Winter Garden. Visit rotaryclubofwintergarden. org.

THURSDAY, NOV. 4

COFFEE WITH OAKLAND TOWN MANAGER 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, via Zoom. Oakland Town Manager Steve Koontz invites residents to join him virtually for coffee and conversation to learn more about Town news, services, events and more. To join, visit bit.ly/OaklandTownCoffee. Meeting ID is 829 2686 3680; passcode is 773809. WEST ORANGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GOLF CLASSIC Noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, at the West Orange Country Club, 3300 West Orange Country Club Drive, Winter Garden. This scramble-style tournament is fun for everyone and is the ideal setting for business leaders to bring their best clients, top prospects or office staff for a lively afternoon of relationship building on the fairway. For more, visit wochamber.com/event/wocc-golf-classic. WINDERMERE PREPARATORY SCHOOL PRESENTS “ANNIE” 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, and Friday, Nov. 5, at the Cypress Center for the Arts, 6189 Winter Garden Vineland Road, Windermere. All patrons must wear a face covering that covers the nose and month while in the Cypress Center. Patrons not wearing a mask will not be allowed to enter. To purchase tickets, visit teachtix.com/ wps/annie.

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FOUNDATION ACADEMY THEATRE PRESENTS “THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE” 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5; and 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, at the Foundation Academy Tilden Campus Gymnasium, 15304 Tilden Road, Winter Garden. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults. to purchase, visit FoundationAcademy. net/boxoffice.

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Nehrling Gardens celebrates Owl Prowl Nicole Jones, of the Avian Reconditioning Center, showcased a great horned owl named Nonamé. Right: This barred owl named Patch survived a raccoon attack when he was an owlet.

ehrling Gardens held its Owl Prowl Art & Wine Wander Saturday, Oct. 23. Guests enjoyed the picturesque landscape and watched as local artists created new pieces during the event. Owl ambassadors from the Avian Reconditioning Center were on display, and food and wine stations were set up along the walking paths. The event also featured an art auction and silent auction with proceeds benefiting the rehabilitation of the historic home and gardens. — JIM CARCHIDI

Stephen Withers created watercolor flowers at his table.

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he First Academy resembled a county fair Friday, Oct. 22, as students, faculty and friends gathered from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. for the 2021 Homecoming Carnival. Rides, bounce houses and midway games were spread throughout the campus while food trucks offered tasty treats to help guests refuel for more fun. Following the carnival, the Royal faithful enjoyed the annual Homecoming football game, during which TFA defeated Father Lopez 46-7. TFA also crowned its 2021 Homecoming queen and king — Paris Wilson and Terrence Mosley II.

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Caroline Casalese carried the massive unicorn she won at the Hoop Shots game. Jonathan Robinson and Audri Joyce tried their skill at the ring toss.

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Ana de Albuquerque Leitao and members of the Windermere Prep Class of 2023 were excited to see their fellow Lakers on the parade route.

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Olivia Zimek, left, Nathalie Marangon, Rafaela Agi Maluli and Kira Bolding were excited to cheer on the older students.

indermere Preparatory School kicked off its Homecoming with a spirited parade Friday, Oct. 22, throughout the school campus. Organizations, such as the cheerleaders, band and various clubs, worked hard to get their fellow Lakers to show off their school spirit. The parade also featured this year’s Homecoming Court members. Following the parade, the Lakers reconvened at the Upper Field for a pep rally in preparation for the Homecoming football game Friday night. The Lakers celebrated a 41-6 win over Space Coast and also crowned Anne Townsend their 2021 Homecoming queen and Rayyan Shaik their 2021 king.

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Welson Gasparini Neto, Maria Clara Scavuzzi Quidute, Juliano Carneiro Filho, Luisa Borges Bossle and Rafaela Borges Bossle represented the school’s Brazilian organization.

Olivia Issa showed off plenty of school spirit at the parade. Left: Homecoming court members Mason Williams and JT Rattigan rode in style.

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Haroon Elsonbaty was decked out from head-to-toe in Laker colors.

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OCOEE HIGH CROWNS ROYALTY Ocoee High School celebrated its 2021 Homecoming in style with a week of engaging activities for students. The activities concluded Friday, Oct. 22, with Extreme Black and Gold Day, during which the students were decked out in the school’s colors. Throughout the week, the students also voted for Homecoming king and queen. The winners were announced at the Homecoming game Friday. Avery Wise was crowned king, while Artrice Coleman took home the queen title.

PARENTS RALLY AGAINST MANDATE Parents who oppose Orange County Public Schools’ mask mandate staged an “Unmask Our Kids” rally Monday, Oct. 25, in downtown Orlando. In a press release, parents said, “While we support every parent’s decision to send their child to school with or without a mask, we do not support onesize-fits-all mandates.” The parents said the mandate has had adverse effects on students, including abuse toward students who were exempt for medical reasons, as well as the negative health effects — physiological and psychological — that masks can have. Anyone who wants to contribute to legal fees associated with pursuing the enforcement of parental rights under Florida law can do so at unmaskocps.com/ donate.

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JOSE MASSANET, OCOEE MIDDLE SCHOOL Jose Massanet is the school resource officer at Ocoee Middle. His dedication to the whole student has been a true asset to our school,” Principal Samuel Davis said. “He goes out of his way to build authentic, mentoring relationships with all of our students.” Massanet has earned the CIT Officer of the Year Award, the ASIS LEO Award for Youth Services twice, Support Person of the Month at Ocoee High and Officer of the Third Quarter.

What do you love most about the school? The kids, of course! I love the feeling of family when I come to the school every day. The staff at Ocoee Middle School is absolutely amazing. They all work so well together, and (this), at times, makes my job easier. I love the diversity of the staff and school, and that each student is treated equally. What is your motivation? My motivation is knowing I am making a difference in these kids — trying to give them a positive outlook of a police officer other than what they may only see on TV. I strive to be a positive role model in my community. My goal is to have a profound impact on the students that it would motivate them to be the best version of themselves. What is the most rewarding part of your job? I feel like I have made it when I get invited by the students to be in their TikToks! The interactions that I have daily with the students is what makes my position as a school resource officer the best in all the agency.

What do you like to do in your spare time? My spare time is committed to my family. My kids keep me busy with their sporting events, practices, school work, etc. When did you decide to become a police officer? Why? With having uncles in law enforcement, I always looked up to what they did. My parents originally did not want me in law enforcement, but this ended up being the best decision made, and being an SRO is a position I have thoroughly enjoyed. When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? Why? As a little kid, I was fortunate enough to have the ability to play sports. Did not matter which sport it was — I was all for it. At a very young age, I excelled in baseball — so, of course, the MLB was where I would end up, playing for the best team, Atlanta Braves. I always knew, though, that whatever I was going to become, it would be where I can help.

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Horizon High holds first Bleacher Bash

Viviana Thomas showed off her Horizon High spirit while dressed as Anna from Disney’s “Frozen.”

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orizon High School celebrated its first Bleacher Bash event during the Oct. 22 football game against Davenport. Students from Water Spring and Bridgewater middle schools were welcomed, along with members of the community. The event was geared toward sharing school spirit with future Horizon High students. Middle-schoolers watched the game with the Horizon High band and Color Guard members, while friends and family enjoyed Halloween-themed events by the bleachers.

Middle-schoolers and Horizon High students shared school spirit during the football game against Davenport.

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Ely Lebron, Edwin Lebron and third-grader Mylo Lebron dressed as characters from “Stranger Things.”

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Scooby Doo and his friends — the Lucas family: Jason, Sydney, Avery and Melissa — brought the Mystery Machine to the Trunk-or-Treat event. Avery is a fifth-grader at WOES.

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Bonnie Critchfield included games with her car trunk. With her are her children, Cady and Carver, both students at Whispering Oak, and Ryker.

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Olympia’s cross country teams swept both titles at the Metro West and East Conference championships Oct. 23. The boys captured their second consecutive title, while the girls won for the first time in eight years. The girls were spearheaded by freshman Emily Knopfle’s 5,000-meter win and three other top-10 finishers. Knopfle finished with a time of 18 minutes, 36 seconds. West Orange came in second for both boys and girls. Ella Klyce finished second behind Knopfle in a time of 19:25, a personal best.

The West Orange football team was crowned the Class 8A, District 9 champions after its Oct. 22 35-21 win over Osceola. The Kowboys had not lost a district game since 2010–until that loss to the Warriors. With an 8-1 record, West Orange now sets its sights on winning the Backyard Brawl with Olympia Oct. 28 in its regular-season finale before heading into the playoffs.

Olympia swimmer Nick Tsai won the 100-yard breastroke at the Metro West Conference championships in a time of 1:03.98. Page 20.

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fter clinching the Class 8A, District 9 championship with a 35-21 victory over Osceola last week, the Warriors are looking to add one more piece of hardware to the trophy case — the picket fence that serves as the symbol of their rivalry with the Titans. SEE PICKET PAGE 20

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Several West Orange County swim teams will compete at the district championship swim meet Thursday, Oct. 28, during which several swimmers will have some of their last chances to qualify for the state swim meet. The meet takes place at 3:30 pm at Rosen Aquatic Center.

Dr. Phillips basketball player Ernest Udeh Jr. announced Oct. 21 that he will play for the University of Kansas Jayhawks next season. Udeh is a center for Panthers and is listed as a four-star recruit on rivals. com and ranked No. 5 for his position.

In addition to the Backyard Brawl between West Orange and Olympia, local football action will include Dr. Phillips facing Windermere Oct. 28. Ocoee will go on the road to play West Port Friday, Oct. 29, before hosting its rescheduled game against Apopka Tuesday, Nov. 2. Central Florida Christian will host The Master’s Academy on Oct. 29 in the first round of the SSAC State Playoffs. Fans can purchase tickets on the GoFan app.

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A new season for Foundation Academy soccer begins soon, and the Lions will have a new coach along for the ride. Scott Hussey was announced as head coach Sept. 9. He brings with him 20 years of soccer experience, having played for Ursinus College

in Pennsylvania and also within the U.S. Olympic development program. He also coached within the Winter Garden youth soccer league. Hussey’s daughter, Madison, attends Foundation Academy’s Plant Street Campus as a firstgrader. “(My wife) and I were looking for a way to give back as parents,

and the opportunity arose with the soccer program,” Hussey said. “I was very fortunate to take over the varsity team. I’m excited for the opportunity.” Because this is his first time coaching at the high school level, Hussey recognizes the challenge ahead of him, but he said he is excited for it. “It’s going to be a challenge — learning the schools, learning the players,” he said. “But the game of soccer is universal; it’s a lanSEE FOUNDATION PAGE 20

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Nick Tsai Nick Tsai is a senior at Olympia High School and swims for the Titans as a breaststroker. On Oct. 8, Tsai won the 100-yard breaststroke at the Metro West Conference championships in a time of 1:03.98 — his first season-best time in two years — to give him the conference title in the event. In addition to swimming for the Titans, Tsai also swims for Windermere Laker Aquatics.

Have you always been a breaststroker? Yes, ever since I started swimming.

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When did you start swimming? I started swimming near the end of age 12. I swam for Y of Central Florida at Rosen in the beginning. Swimming was a hobby at first, and it was something that grew upon me and I’m still doing it to this day.

play first-person shooters, and that’s about it. What’s your favorite video game? Osu, it’s a rhythm game. There’s a song that plays, and you have this pen or mouse as a cursor. You have to move it to the circles and click to the beat.

When did you become more serious about swimming? It was after my first YMCA state meet, when I was 14. I placed top three in the 50-meter breaststroke. That was when I started to really enjoy the sport and commit to it full-time.

Favorite TV/Netflix show? “Sweet Home” — a Korean drama.

How did the breaststroke choose you? When I swim, I’m more of a power guy, not a speed guy. In breaststroke, you don’t need to rely on your stroke rate. My stroke isn’t the best, but my pullouts make up for it.

Favorite thing about the fall? The colder weather. Favorite Halloween candy? Skittles. What’s an interesting thing about you that no one would expect to know? I like wearing jewelry, but I never wear it outside.

How does it feel winning a conference championship? Going into the meet and looking at the seed times, I already knew I was going to win. I hadn’t set a personal record in two years since my sophomore year, and I’ve been working toward that. COVID really set me back, so to get it was great.

Describe the best race you have ever swam. It was a qualifier for state last year. I was seeded second in the 100 breaststroke, and I knew I couldn’t mess up on my pullouts or breakouts. Before this race, I didn’t know how to attack the breaststroke. My Windermere Lakers coach told me to think of a lion chasing me, because my stroke didn’t have a drive to it. That was what got me to break the 1:03 barrier after so long.

Favorite swimmer? Florent Manaudou from France. I swim similarly to him when he swims other strokes. What are some of your hobbies outside of swimming? Talking with my friends, playing video games. We

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West Orange and Olympia did not play each other in 2020. West Orange has been dominant all year, no matter the opponent. Outside of a 13-0 loss to Apopka in the second week of the season, the Warriors have used all three phases of the game to pound their opposition into submission early en route to big wins. The recent win against Osceola was the only game in which they did not win by more than 20 points. What makes West Orange so dangerous is a balanced attack on offense. The offensive line, collectively known as “The Mob,” has paved the way for a rushing and passing attack that no team other than the Blue Darters has been able to stop this season. Led by wide receiver and recent Florida commit Jayden Gibson and running back Terrell Walden II, opposing defenses have their work cut out for them to figure out what to contain. On defense, aside from Apopka, only Osceola, Dr. Phillips, Boone and Celebration have tasted the end zone against the Warriors.

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West Orange already has won the Ol’ Orange Crate back against Dr. Phillips and retained The Shield against Ocoee. Now, they try to complete the trifecta for the first time since 2018 by retaining the picket fence against Olympia. The Warriors won the 2019 game 34-6. Olympia leads the rivalry 10-7, with this year marking the 18th time it and West Orange have met on the gridiron. The Titans also own the longest winning streak in the rivalry with seven straight wins from 2006 to 2012.

Olympia has had an up-anddown season this year, with big wins against Wekiva and University but also losses to Osceola, Dr. Phillips and Ocoee. Quarterback CJ Brooks has been the driving force for the Titans. The highly decorated senior has passed for more than 2,000 yards with 23 touchdowns. Seven of those have gone to his favorite target — wide receiver Victor Jones Jr. The Titans are coming off a tough loss to Dr. Phillips, in which Olympia tried to rally back after being down 20-7 at one point. However, it proved to not be enough, and they lost to the Panthers 28-21. HISTORY

The rivalry between the two schools began when Olympia High School opened in 2001. To build the student body, the school siphoned off from West Orange’s district. This instantly fostered familiarity between the two schools, much in the way that West Orange and Dr. Phillips did in the early days of their rivalry. “It’s a rivalry that’s high on our list to win,” Olympia Athletic Director Kevin McElveen said. Then-head coach Mike Cullison was gifted with a team that was young but held plenty of promise. One of those players was a running back by the name of Chris Johnson, who went on to have a successful career in the NFL. He became the sixth rusher to have a 2,000-yard season. “We were extremely young, starting out with mostly sophomores and three seniors,” Cullison said. Having worked with thenWest Orange head coach Tim Smith as an assistant for several years, it was natural Cullison and

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Smith would look to cultivate the game between their two schools into a rivalry. “It’s cool to have a rivalry game,” Cullison said. “(Smith) and I got together and said, ‘Let’s come up with a game and call it the Backyard Brawl or something.’ We had a picket fence, and they wrote down the score on it.” The symbol of the picket fence comes from the idea that Olympia and West Orange are essentially fighting over the same piece of territory. The first four meetings were split between both teams, but it was the fourth one that left an impression on Cullison. “It was a big game for me, because I was going up against my mentor,” Cullison said. A memorable, yet humorous, moment occurred in the middle of the game, when the sprinklers went off on the field and lasted for five minutes. That did not dampen the action on the field as the game turned into an instant classic. West Orange and Olympia traded touchdowns throughout the game, which eventually went into overtime. After allowing a touchdown, West Orange missed the extra point. Cullison and his team had to make one last miracle happen to stay alive. After the Titans scored a touchdown of their own, there was no debate on what to do next. “We’re going for the win,” Cullison said. “We couldn’t stop them, so we’re going for two to win it. I said, ‘Let’s run the same play (they scored on).’ Our quarterback made a good throw, and the receiver made a great catch. That was a huge win for us.” The Titans won the game 56-55. The rivalry took a brief intermission in 2015 and 2016 and again in 2020.

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