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Fall fun floats into community Winter Park, Maitland and Baldwin Park all hosted their annual Halloween events last week. PAGE 9.

Odyssey of the heart Wear your big pants: Manzano’s Deli is coming Husband-and-wife team Brian and Angie Thompson are bringing their deli to Winter Park. TROY HERRING ASSOCIATE EDITOR

The big subs are coming. Are you ready? Winter Park residents soon will be able to enjoy the delicious sandwiches offered by New Smyrna Beach’s Manzano’s Deli by the end of the year. SEE MANZANO’S PAGE 6

After inspiration years ago, Rollins College professor Dr. Dan Chong hopes to open the world to his students through academic trips. SEE STORY ON PAGE 4. Courtesy photo

Dr. Dan Chong and his students from Rollins took in a safari during their two-week trip to Tanzania last summer.

YOUR TOWN ONE YEAR OF HEALTHY EATS Winter Park-based healthy cafe Create Your Nature celebrated one year of business this month, offering patrons a series of three free fitness classes from Oct. 20-22, according to its Facebook page. The café at 1284 Orange Ave. was opened a year ago by trial lawyer Dan Dill and former insurance defense attorney Kim Dill — a husband and wife who share a passion for eating healthy and exercise. Create Your Nature is known for its selection of oatmeal dishes and salads, along with açaí and smoothie bowls.

Conceptual library designs unveiled Sir David Adjaye gave Winter Park a glance at his design for the new facility. TIM FREED ASSOCIATE EDITOR

It’s here. Winter Park residents got their first look at the conceptual designs for the city’s new library/ civic center at a public meeting Wednesday, Nov. 1, at the Rachel D. Murrah Civic Center. Sir David Adjaye, of Adjaye Associates, presented the concept before the Winter Park City Commission and local residents, showing a series of renderings that showcased the new facility in three separate structures: a drop-off pavilion, a library and a civic center. The three structures, slated for the northwest corner of Martin SEE LIBRARY PAGE 6

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Winter Park had the chance to see what the new library/civic center could look like on Wednesday.

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FRIDAY, NOV. 3

GROWVEMBER FALL PLANT SALE Noon to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at Mead Botanical Garden, 1300 S. Denning Drive, Winter Park. Mead Botanical Garden is hosting its fourth annual sale with an emphasis on fall gardening and a focus on edibles, backyard gardening, education, children’s activities and holiday plants. For more information, (407) 599-2800.

TUESDAY, NOV. 7

CULTURAL SAMPLER BICYCLE TOUR 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, at the Winter Park Public Library, 460 E. New England Ave., Winter Park. Explore a sampling of the city’s hidden cultural gems while absorbing the charm of Winter Park from a bicycle. Attendees will bike short distances to discover some of the city’s museums and sights. With multiple stops and easy cycling, this 2.5- to 3-hour tour between historic downtown Winter Park and Rollins College is suitable for adults who want to explore Winter Park’s artistic culture. The tour begins in the library parking lot. A limited number of WPPL Check-out Bikes are available for participants. For more information and to request a bike, call 407623-3300, Ext. 3, or email Jody Lazar at jlazar@wppl.org.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 8

WINTER PARK INSTITUTE SPEAKER SERIES: BILLY COLLINS 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8 at the Bush Science Center Auditorium, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park. Billy Collins is an American phenomenon. No poet since Robert Frost has

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managed to combine high critical acclaim with such broad popular appeal. His work has appeared in a variety of periodicals including The New Yorker, The Paris Review, and The American Scholar. He is a Guggenheim fellow and a New York Public Library Literary Lion. For more information, call (407) 646-2559.

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THURSDAY, NOV. 9

POPCORN FLICKS IN THE PARK 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, in Winter Park’s Central Park. Enjoy a free screening of “Batman: The Movie” presented by Winter Park CRA and produced by Enzian Theater. For more information, call (407) 6290054. COFFEETALK FEATURING MAYOR STEVE LEARY 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at the Winter Park Welcome Center, 151 W. Lyman Ave., Winter Park. If you have a latté beans to grind or you simply want to espresso your thoughts, CoffeeTalk may be the cup for you. This free, popular CoffeeTalk series gives the community an opportunity to sit down and talk with the mayor over a cup of coffee provided by Barnie’s Coffee Kitchen. (407) 6448281.

FRIDAY, NOV. 10

VETERANS GOLF PLAY DAY 12:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, at the Winter Park Golf Course, 761 Old England Ave., Winter Park. Play nine at the newly renovated, nine-hole Winter Park Golf Course with a Veterans Golf Play Day. Tee times begin at 12:30 p.m.; veterans play for free. Walk-ins welcome or reserve your tee time for a patriotic round of golf at (407) 599-3419.

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In November 1982, I launched what was meant to be no more than a canoe ride and ended up being more than a fleet of vessels from anywhere and everywhere. An education which had taken me from the modest and productive halls of Winter Park High School led me to a scholarship at Harvard College, where, if a mind has never been challenged before, will surely be. Five years of wartime service in the Navy in World War II preceded a return to civilian life and a desire to have digs in New York City but never to relinquish my passionate ties to my uniquely special “hometown” of Winter Park. Strange as incidents can be, I was literally singing in the shower at my grandmother’s home in Atlanta, when I was heard by the beautiful talented opera and movie star named Grace Moore, who promptly swept me to “The Big Apple.” I had always sung, but now I was serious. I was going to be an opera singer — better yet, a tenor! I enjoyed every minute of the experience — from 1948 to about 1996. In 1980 — a new chapter — I had married B.W. We visited Winter Park on our honeymoon, saw old friends, and I was offered a job teaching as a

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never thought I had so much to say! The people I have worked for and with have been wonderful through the years. At each change of management, writing became more challenging and interesting. Strangely, I had majored in writing at Harvard, but I never earned a living doing it — maybe that’s why I liked doing it so much! I remember Ernest Hemingway, who visited a writing class in which I was a student, said there is nothing more terrifying than facing a blank piece of paper. He was correct. But somehow, I wanted to “speak to” my friends and readers each week and looked forward to what topics we might think about this week. Yes, I have gotten sharp comments once in a long while, but mostly, people would write and tell me something that I wrote was similar to experiences they had had. One particular column I wrote about living the role of Samson — my slowly going blind from macular degeneration, brought many letters from people living the same nightmare. Another article that garnered many positive comments was titled, “An Artist’s Life.” It was actually a speech I delivered to my Harvard classmates decades ago. Whether singing, teaching, writing, or as an impresario, my life is full as an artist — still — at 96! A fond auf Wiedersehn, and a rivederce. An international opera star for more than 40 years, Louis Roney has entertained on stage and on screen. He founded and directed the Festival of Orchestras.

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Woof Gang comes to downtown Winter Park The new store along Morse Boulevard offers baked dog treats, chew toys and more. TIM FREED ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Full Sail teams up with Dan Patrick The new Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting will start early next year. TROY HERRING ASSOCIATE EDITOR

The sports industry is a multibillion-dollar behemoth that encompasses many fields. Along with the rise in the popularity of sports, careers in sports media also have become increasingly popular. After realizing such a growth of interest in the industry, and wanting to help educate future sportscasters, Full Sail University recently partnered with Emmy award-winning sportscaster Dan Patrick to develop the new Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting. “Full Sail University is at the forefront of providing experiential-based learning, and for aggressively embracing new communication technology,” Patrick said in the statement. “It is the perfect situation for me to bring both my expertise, and the expertise of many of my colleagues in the industry, and to marry those with Full Sail’s expertise in education, in order to create what will become the best-in-class degree

program for the next generation of sportscasting talent.” It was a move that was much needed, because many traditional journalism schools had been left behind by technology, which in turn negatively affected students, Patrick said. The bachelor’s degree programs, which will start in January 2018, will take 21 months for students on campus. It will take 29 months for online students. While the program will include the general educational requirements, the main focus will be on 16 to 17 original courses that will offer students guidance in many aspects of sportscasting, said Program Director Gus Ramsey. “In the beginning, it’ll be very rudimentary stuff — TV 101 kind of things,” he said. “Then the deeper we get into it, the more we will get into the heavy lifting of the traditional studio production jobs and roles, and teach them everything from being an on-camera person to being a producer. Just knowing everything that they would need to know to handle pretty much any job in studio production and be prepared to start at any level when they leave.” The program will offer three unique areas of focus, including Journalism & Multimedia Story-

telling, Voice Training & Live Presentation, and Emerging Sports Media Technologies. Along with new courses, the program also will call upon some big names from the sports media world to appear as guest lecturers in class or via Skype. Folks such as Jeremy Schaap and Sage Steele will speak monthly to students, while writers such as Bill Simmons will participate a few times during the writing portion of the curriculum. Discussion about the program began about two years ago, when a mutual friend of the university talked to Playbook Inc. President and CEO Reed Bergman. Bergman had spoken with Patrick and learned about his desire to develop a relevant sportscasting program at a university. The goals seemed to match up perfectly, Jones said. Now that the program is up and running, instead of simply siting on the sidelines and looking at his name that is on the building, Patrick actually will play an active role in the development of the program. Patrick will pay multi-day visits to campus four times a year and will lecture in both the classroom and via webinars. He also will help students by a number of other means, which includes reviewing their portfolio tapes.

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Emmy award winning sportscaster Dan Patrick is hoping to help groom the next generation of sportscasters at Full Sail.

Dog lovers rejoice: Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming has come to downtown Winter Park. The chain of dog stores specializing in canine cuisine and items has arrived at the Park Avenue area. The new store at 180 E. Morse Blvd. celebrated its soft opening on July 31 before hosting its grand opening on Sept. 23. Woof Gang is known for its line of healthy dog treats, shaped like foxes, pretzels, birthday cakes and many other fun designs. The doggie snacks always include a complete list of ingredients for reference, manager Sarah O’Connor said. “We want really quality products that are affordable,” she said. “(The problem with) PetSmart and Petco is they don’t care what goes into their products at the end of the day. They just want to sell them. We’re not going to push anything on somebody that we don’t truly believe in. We’re all dog owners, so we look into the products that we’re selling.” Woof Gang also offers grooming and carries a wide variety of toys and accessories. Each Woof Gang location is separately owned, so they boast a unique twist regarding inventory and products. The downtown Winter Park location has a relationship with a portrait artist who accepts commissions on pet illustrations. The new Winter Park location also has grooming available seven days a week. The Winter Park store should not be confused with the store along Orange Avenue, which is still open and under a different owner. Park Avenue — known for its dog-friendly atmosphere — is a perfect match for Woof Gang, O’Connor said. “Orlando, more so than other cities, does a really good job of being pet-friendly,” O’Connor said. “Park Avenue is even more so than Lake Eola, because so many of these people have dogs of their own.”

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Rollins professor broadens horizons ASSOCIATE EDITOR

“I hope the students think about the world a little bit differently; I hope the students can find their passion and their professional purpose in the world.” — Dr. Dan Chong, Rollins College

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best way he could — by helping educate. After completing his master’s degree in international peace studies at Notre Dame and his doctoral degree in international relations at American University, Chong taught multiple years at American — where he developed the idea of getting his students out of the classroom and into the real world. “I was always interested in these trips, because that’s how I got interested in international development,” Chong said. “And that’s one of the reasons why I came to Rollins, because they provide a lot of support for faculty who are taking students (to) places in the developing world.” BUILDING BETTER LIVES

Since arriving on Rollins’ campus as the assistant professor of political science nine years ago, Chong has taken classes to a number of countries, including Thailand, South Africa and the Dominican Republic. For last summer’s trip, Chong and 13 of his students made the

journey out to the East African nation of Tanzania to do some volunteer work for Better Lives — a California-based development organization that works in East Africa and Southeast Asia. Picking out Tanzania, and specifically a small town at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro, was an easy choice for Chong, who had visited the area in 2014 thanks in part to the help of a former student named Sam Barns. The Rollins graduate and development coordinator at Better Lives fell in love with the town and set out help the locals develop their community. One of the main ways Better Lives assists the community is by using tourists and students to help fund development projects. “We basically go and help him with his development projects there and learn about the community, and it is super immersive and super culturally different,” Chong said. “And of course, any trip like this where the environment is different, one of the things that students learn is how similar humans really

Dedication for Lake Minnehaha observation deck set for Saturday The new deck will allow residents to enjoy the lake scenery more than before. TROY HERRING ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Just off of East Horatio Avenue in Maitland, Lake Minnehaha sits in its natural state. It’s a beautiful spot alongside Minnehaha Park for residents and visitors who enjoy taking in the serenity of the lake. It allows visitors to take some time out of their busy day to relax or enjoy a nice picnic with family. For those who enjoy the lake and its park, there’s a new added feature to help boost their experience in the form of the new observation deck that was built this year along the shoreline of Lake Minnehaha. The new deck, which is being dedicated this Saturday, measures 18 feet wide and 12 feet long. It will allow visitors to Lake Minnehaha a clear view of the 90-plus-acre body of water.

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He remembers the faces of those he saw in that refugee camp in Thailand when he was 21. The downtrodden, the sickly and those trying to make their way out — all living in the cramped camp run by the Thai military that packed in more than 20,000 residents. It was meant to be only a temporary place for those trying to escape from the violence in Vietnam during the war, but there were some that had been there for more than 15 years. “I saw people who were the victims of war and the suffering that they endured,” said Dr. Dan Chong, a political science professor at Rollins College. “I worked with kids who were 13 and 14 years old who were literally born in the camp. “I saw some significant human rights abuses there — every night the soldiers would go into the Vietnamese section of the camp and sexually abuse women,” he said. “That just kind of opened my eyes to a lot of suffering in the world and the impacts of U.S. foreign policy.” The experience helping in a refugee camp back in 1992 was so impactful for the young Chong, who grew up in a middle-class home in a suburb of Los Angeles, that he decided to switch career paths and look into fighting against global poverty the

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Placing an observation deck out by the lake is the brainchild of former Maitland Mayor Howard Schieferdecker, who was inspired by the view from his home on the lake. “I walk down the stairs every morning, and I see this beautiful lake, and I’m very fortunate and blessed to do that and most of the residents in the city of Maitland don’t have that opportunity,” Schieferdecker said. “I just felt the motivation to try and complete the park and have that view so the residents that didn’t have the opportunity could to that, and be able to walk out and sit on the benches and really enjoy the peace and the beauty of the lake.” The deck has been a long time in the making for Schieferdecker, who originally started working on the concept in 2010. Along with a desire to give locals a better view,

he also noticed built-up vegetation was blocking a portion of the lake. Unfortunately for Schieferdecker, Maitland still was trying to recover from the Great Recession in 2008, so his project was put on hold. In 2011, Schieferdecker was successfully voted as mayor, but even then, he knew that with the economy still recovering, he could not swing the idea without backlash. After retiring from local government four years later, and with a more stable economy, Schieferdecker decided it was time to bring forward his idea for the lake — though the first plan for Schieferdecker wasn’t well received. “My original thought was we wanted to put a dock out there so people could bring their boats to the park, but the citizens in the area were opposed to the dock,”

are. You think about all these differences with foreigners, but there are actually many similarities, as well. It’s a really challenging and really fun trip.” For the first week of the trip, students helped construct a kitchen and bathroom for an ecolodge project. But the trip wasn’t just all work. For the second and final week, students took in a multi-day safari in the Serengeti National Park — getting the full, immersive, picture of Tanzania. The two-week experience is one Chong hopes will stick with his students for the rest of their lives — whether it is personally or professionally. “I hope the students think about the world a little bit differently; I hope the students can find their passion and their professional purpose in the world,” Chong said. “What I hope to achieve is some academic and intellectual development but also some personal development and growth.”

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Five file as candidates for Orange County mayor School Board chair Bill Sublette and Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings are among the candidates. GABBY BAQUERO NEWS EDITOR

Five individuals have filed to run in the Orange County mayoral race to succeed Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs, who has reached the eight-year term limit. The five candidates to have filed so far are Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings, Orange County School Board Chair Bill Sublette, nonprofit consultant Rob Panepinto, Jose Datil Colom and Robert Edward Melanson. Demings, Sublette and Panepinto cite similar goals when it comes the issues they wish to tackle first if elected — issues focused on Orange County’s notable economic and population growth. Demings, a Dr. Phillips resident and 36-year law-enforcement officer in Orlando, said he decidORANGE COUNTY

ed to join the race following “an abundance of requests” by the hundreds from Orange County citizens “looking for the next regional leader.” Demings, who was elected in 2008 as Orange County’s first African-American sheriff, is now in his third term as Orange County’s sheriff. “My No. 1 priority in this community is to improve public safety. Secondly, to maintain and improve our economy, and thirdly, to be a bridge builder between business, citizens and government,” Demings said. Orlando resident Sublette, who was elected as OCPS chairman in 2010 and served eight years in the state legislature, prides himself on having championed several laws aimed at protecting consumers and the environment. Sublette emphasized he entered the race to continue Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs’ legacy.

“I think that’s a wonderful legacy she’s left behind, and I got in the race because I believe I can continue that legacy,” he said. “I also believe that we need someone with a proven track record in leadership who’s shown they’re willing to fight for us and holds a positive vision and good agenda for Orange County.” Sublette cites growth management, transportation issues, crime reduction and infrastructure improvements as focal points and added that pedestrian- and bike-friendly neighborhoods also would be on his to-do list if elected. “Growth is here to stay, but we need to make sure we have the necessary infrastructure in place before we permit development and make sure we have adequate bike paths, sidewalks and walkable neighborhoods,” Sublette said. “We need to tackle gridlock in our transportation system with better planning and timing of our traffic signals. And crime is always a big issue in a community

Manzano’s to open soon Featuring everything from its famous large subs to bagels and paninis, Manzano’s is a traditional deli looking to bring their food to hungry Winter Parkers. The gourmet Italian deli, established in 2009, was purchased in 2012 by Angie Thompson and her husband, Brian. “We’ve kind of been going back and forth for a while on where would be a good place — my husband is actually from Winter Park,” Angie said. “And a lot of people that come to the New Smyrna Beach location are also Winter Park residents, so they kind of have that familiarity with our deli here and they’re telling us we should open a deli there.” The combination of Brian being from Winter Park, and having a loyal local contingent helped spur the notion of setting up shop in Winter Park.

During a visit, the Thompsons also noticed there weren’t many options for fast-casual food. That’s when they found themselves signing a lease for a spot at 221 W. Fairbanks Ave. Although the deli also has a second location in Deland, the addition of the deli in Winter Park is the first for the couple. The Thompsons originally had been working in real estate flipping houses, before they met the former owner who was selling the restaurant. “He was selling it at such a good price, we were like, ‘Well we can always flip it if we don’t like it,’ and it turns out that we really like it — we enjoy food and trying different restaurants,” Thompson said. The menu itself is packed full of a variety of different subs, pizzas, paninis and other deli standards, but the restaurant is more known for its huge, 15-inch subs. The most popular subs include

the No. 1 selling NSB sub (turkey, bacon, swiss, avocado, tomato and ranch) and the No. 2 Italian Stallion (ham, salami, prosciutto, pepperoni, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, black olives, mayo, oil, and vinegar). Bringing the menu full of subs and other delicious deli foods to Winter Park has been both a nerve-racking and exciting adventure for the Thompsons. And despite not even having an open deli yet, the couple already is getting comments from eager future patrons. “This weekend here in New Smyrna was the Craft Beer Walk and Chili Cook-Off, and I was at the deli and some people wanted to meet me because they had read about us opening,” Thompson said. “They were so excited, because they were part-time here and part-time in Winter Park. … Everyone is just so positive about us opening over there.”

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like ours because we are the No. 1 tourist destination in America, so we need to focus on reducing crime further.” But for Winter Park resident Panepinto — president of Florentine Strategies and a nonprofit consultant — affordable housing and economic diversification was the crux of his interest. Panepinto, a New York native who has been heavily involved in the business, start-up and nonprofit sectors of the community, emphasized that he joined the race to give Orange County citizens the option of voting for someone with a more varied professional background.

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“It’s very difficult for a government, in and of itself, to resolve some of these issues, particularly in a community that’s at the stage we’re in,” he said. “We need the government sector to work more closely with the business and nonprofit sector to really move forward on these issues.” Robert Edward Melanson did not return phone calls before press time, and the number publicly listed for Jose Datil Colom is disconnected. The primary election is scheduled for Aug. 28, 2018.

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Luther King Jr. Park, would be clustered together in a unified “village” layout in close proximity to the lake within the park. Conceptual designs depict the buildings with large archway windows that stretch across all four sides of each building, framing views of the park, the city and between the buildings. “The windows create a dialogue,” Adjaye said. “They’re not opaque. They’re transparent to each other. They’re two communities that see each other.” The library would be a large open hall with vaulted ceilings, offering 34,000 square feet of space, in comparison to the current library’s 30,000 square feet of space. The exterior of the buildings would slant forward on all sides, creating an overhang that provides shade and shelter from the sun and rain.

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A new event center also would feature a roof-top terrace, with an outdoor auditorium located just south of the building on the water. “The event center becomes this extraordinary space,” Adjaye said. “The most beautiful thing about those kinds of places is that it all feels like a tent to me. It’s not a closed room — it feels like somebody found a perfect position and placed a beautiful tent to frame the view and to enjoy the context.” Adjaye brings with him a hefty résumé and portfolio in the field of architecture. His work can be spotted in cities across the globe. He has designed numerous libraries, museums and learning facilities throughout his career, including the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of African-American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.; the Idea Store in London; the Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library in Washington, D.C.; the Museum of Contemporary Art in Denver; and the Folkstone Library in Kent, England. The architect was knighted by Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and named in TIME’s “100 Most Influential People.” He recently was hired to design a UK Holocaust memorial near the Houses of Parliament in London, as well. Adjaye Associates took the lead on the design of the new Winter Park library/civic center, working alongside HuntonBrady Architects. Continued input from the community is vital to the success of the project, he said. “I want the community to say, ‘That’s our building,’” Adjaye said. “We are so thrilled and enjoying the process very much. The criticism is very important here. ... It makes the project better, and we’re here to listen. Our first goal is to not draw too fast, but to listen.” Winter Park city commissioners will vote on whether to proceed with the project at their next meeting Nov. 13.

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A Dommerich Elementary School alumna has given back to her old school by sprucing up its beloved garden. The elementary school unveiled a renovated community garden before a group of parents and students on Thursday, Oct. 26 — the result of a project spearheaded by Winter Park High School senior Findlay Lyons. Improvements to the garden included several floating flower boxes, a wooden image of the Dommerich Chiefs mascot, a birdbath and eight wooden butterfly signs that were painted by the about 680 children in the school. Lyons also coordinated a booth in the spring where children got to paint their own planters. It was all made possible by a $500 Disney Summer of Service Grant for which she applied last September. “(We were) tasked to make your community greener, healthier and stronger, and I thought, ‘There’s no better place to do that than a garden that’s sponsored by an elementary school that everyone gets a chance to use,’” Lyons said. The garden was built originally in 2010. Several signs had started to deteriorate over the years though, and the garden was in need of attention. Dommerich Elementary uses

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the outdoor classroom and garden to teach children about eating healthy and how plants grow, said Dommerich Elementary firstgrade teacher and garden coordinator Lisa Rotenberger, whose son built the garden seven years ago. “It’s something where everyone is included, and it fosters healthy living,” Rotenberger said. “Our school is very big into the goal of teaching children to eat healthy and to take good care of ourselves. We know that when children grow their own food, they become vested in trying it.” Rotenberger said the school couldn’t be more thankful to Lyons for her hard work improv-

ing the garden. “I just can’t say enough about her leadership and her work ethic,” Rotenberger said. “She’s very gifted with working with other people and taking initiative.” Lyons feels a sense of pride in what she’s accomplished. “It really touches me that everyone got to put a part of their hearts into this,” Lyons said. “I saw kids earlier, and they were like, ‘Look! I painted that, and look, those are my lima beans.’ It just makes me so happy to be a part of that and give them something where they can point it out, show their parents and be so proud of it.”

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Randy Whelmarc, Karen Yannon and their dog Asti, of Sanford, won the category for best owner/pet costume for their Alice in Wonderland theme at this year’s Howloween.

inter Park, Maitland and Baldwin Park residents had plenty of opportunities for Halloween fun last week. The festivities kicked off Friday, Oct. 27, as dog owners brought their furry friends in full Halloween attire on for the Howloween Pet Costume Party at the Venue on the Lake in Maitland. The event was organized by the Maitland Area Chamber of Commerce, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Florida Dachshund Rescue. The next day, ghosts, princesses, and superheroes filled Holt Avenue on the campus of Rollins College on Saturday to celebrate an early Halloween during the college’s annual Halloween Howl. And just a few miles away, Baldwin Park was home to goblins, ghouls and games during Kidtoberfest 2017. Families brought their children to Crescent Park to show off their costumes, check out the various booths and games and to have a good time. The festival included limbo and hula hoop competitions, balloon animal twisters, bubble popping and face painting.

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Jack Flatley, 3, took a minute to think as he tried to guess how many jelly beans were in the jars during a game at Halloween Howl.

Fiona Wollard came to Kidtoberfest dressed as video game character Ezio.

Simone Montalvo brought her son, Baxter, to Kidtoberfest. Right: Tramp sported a fall costume, put together by Pat Champion , at this year’s Howloween. Left: Apollo Rubin, 2, chased after a big bubble after he and his twin sister, Luna, won the best costume in the under-6 category at Halloween Howl.

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“It’s a lifelong thing he’s going to have,” Cindy said. “As he gets older, he’s going to have to up his dosage with each shot.” The insulin shots, which are smaller than a pencil, don’t come cheap. The Schaefer family already has had to change health insurance companies to stay with the same doctor. They pay out of pocket for extra needles. “He’ll have to constantly be monitoring it,” Cindy said. “Unless someone finds a cure, which would always be nice.” The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, a global organization funding type 1 diabetes research, is trying to do just that. Although there’s not yet a cure for type 1 diabetes, JDRF hopes to make management of the disease easier for those afflicted. It has contributed more than $2 billion for research and has funded more than 50 human clinical trials for potential therapies. The organization’s Central Florida chapter is holding its 11th annual Imagine Gala Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal. Money raised at the gala will fund research and ongoing therapies. The Schaefer family has had

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s a sculpture of a reindeer was carved out of ice and samples of the Rosen Plaza’s upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas buffets were passed around, members of the media got to enjoy the hotel’s holiday preview Tuesday, Oct. 24. The hotel introduced many of the food and drinks that guests will be able to enjoy at upcoming holiday events, including Winterfest, “Iced Out!” and the Thanksgiving and Christmas Day buffets. — DANIELLE HENDRIX

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hepherd’s Hope celebrated its 20th birthday with glitz and glamour at its Roaring ’20s Famous Faces Masquerade Ball Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando. Guests donned flashy outfits straight out of the 1920s, including flapper girls, newsies, suffragettes, moonshiners, good time Charlies, mobsters and more. The Pacifica Ballroom was turned into an under-the-radar speakeasy. Volunteers, dressed as undercover police sporting fake mustaches, put on a show welcoming guests into the dining room, where a live band played old-timey covers of modern tunes. Money raised went to Shepherd’s Hope, which provides medical care for low-income families and the uninsured.

Abby and JB Boonstra brought their 8-month-old daughter, Juniper, to the ball.

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Nov. 9 to 19. As pioneers in modernizing operatic works, Central Florida Vocal Arts will cleverly present a premiere work by coupling it with a classic Gilbert and Sullivan. The title for the evening — “Double Jeopardy” and the double bill of “new” and “old” work together particularly well as both works deal with a trial. “The Trial of B. B. Wolf” by St. Augustine composer Curtis Tucker, and Nelson Sheeley will be presented with the classic Gilbert & Sullivan “Trial By Jury.” These comedic courtroom operettas will feature local opera stars Christina Rivera, Andrew Lejeune and John Segers, of the Gilbert & Sullivan Society, with the antics and laughter taking place in the intimate setting of the CFCArts Black Box Theatre, 250 SW. Ivanhoe Blvd., Orlando. Directed by Deidre Axel, “Double Jeopardy” also will feature outstanding talent from their youth training program appearing in ensemble roles. Call (407) 927-0058 or visit CFLVocalArts.com.

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tanding in front of his players, Eagles’ coach Cameron Duke stood in a controlled excitement. The smile on his face was cemented with a pride that couldn’t be contained — it was a feeling that was mutual among those gathered around as he addressed the crowd. “There’s going to be a new number right up there,” Duke said as he pointed to the banner showing off Edgewater’s district titles. “I told you guys at halftime. I know each and every one of you , and what’s pumping through your body — that heart of yours is what led us to a win tonight.” After a 2016 season that saw Edgewater struggle their way through an 0-10 season and another coaching change, the Eagles (8-1, 5-0) turned it around on Senior Night in a tough 28-25 win over Hagerty (6-3, 4-1) to seal a district championship. Along with the Eagles’ district title comes a playoff berth and a guaranteed first-round playoff game in the friendly confines of Edgewater High School. It also means at the moment, the Eagles currently are projected as the No. 3 seed in Region 1 of the upcoming Class 7A playoffs. Throughout the season, those wearing the red, white and gray of Edgewater had poured every ounce of blood and sweat for their team, and they were asked to do the same against the Huskies. There were struggles in the first half, to be sure, but if anyone understands struggles, it’s those SEE EDGEWATER PAGE 16

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