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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2017

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Edgewood Children’s Ranch saddled up for its annual dinner auction. SEE PAGE 11.

YOUR TOWN NAGY-MADRIGAL VOWS EXCHANGED

City of Ocoee reinstates officer fired over racial slur

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Kimber Steve and Suzy Nagy, of Monticello, announce the marriage of their son, Stephen, to Alejandra Madrigal, daughter of Mario and Maria Madrigal, of Ocoee. Stephen is the grandson of Christy and Debbie Anthony, of Montverde, and Scott and the late Sandra Nagy, of Monticello; greatgrandson of Jean Anthony and Mary Lou Bouch, both of Winter Garden. Alejandra is the granddaughter of Lety Sanchez and Rafael Madrigal, of Quitopan, Mexico, and Isabel Andrade and Valentine Plascencia, of Guadalajara, Mexico. The couple was married Oct. 18, 2017, on Smith Island, Montverde, at the groom’s grandparents’ home. They will reside in Montverde.

City Manager Robert Frank reversed the department’s decision to fire William Wagner. GABBY BAQUERO NEWS EDITOR

The Winter Garden Police Department officially retired its 7-year-old K-9 officer Kimber after he was diagnosed with a medical condition.

A former lieutenant from the Ocoee Police Department has been reinstated after being fired for using a racial slur in early October. Ocoee Police Chief Charles Brown chose to fire then-lieutenant William “Bill” Wagner

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fter five years on the force, 7-year-old Winter Garden K-9 officer Kimber is retiring. Kimber, who officially retired Thursday, Nov. 9, was imported from the Czech Republic and donated to Winter Garden Police K-9 handler Jeff Doyle to provide assistance in tracking down narcotics and criminals hiding from law enforcement.

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Laura Schaefer pens retelling of ‘Little Women.’ 16.

OCOEE OPENS GRANT CYCLE Applications for the city of Ocoee’s Most Valuable Partnership grants are available at City Hall, 150 N. Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee. Ocoee homeowner associations and civic groups may submit projects that beautify neighborhoods, address public safety concerns or foster cultural, recreational or educational wants and needs of the neighborhood or organization. The deadline to submit applications is Nov. 30. Applications will be available online at ocoee.org or at the City Hall reception desk. For more, visit ocoee.org or call (407) 905-3100.

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Ocoee debates historic marker, bans medical marijuana centers City leaders still haven’t agreed on the wording of the proposed marker.

ordinance banning medical marijuana dispensaries within the city’s boundaries.

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The city’s Human Relations Diversity Board currently is working with the Equal Justice Initiative to install two markers dedicated to the victims of the Ocoee Election Day Massacre of 1920. During this event, black citizens were killed for trying to exercise

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Ocoee and Winter Garden honor local veterans at annual Veterans Day ceremonies. PAGE 3.

During the Nov. 7 Ocoee City Commission meeting, city leaders discussed the wording of the proposed marker to memorialize victims of the Ocoee Election Day Massacre and unanimously passed the final reading of an

OCOEE MASSACRE MEMORIAL INSCRIPTION

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THURSDAY, NOV. 16

CHAMBER BUSINESS AFTER HOURS 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, in the atrium lobby of Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, 9400 Turkey Lake Road, Orlando. Chamber member cost is $5 in advance and $10 at the door; non-member rate is $25. Join business professionals in this joint reception for the West Orange and Hispanic-Metro Orlando chambers of commerce. (407) 656-1304.

SATURDAY, NOV. 18

CHALLENGE 22 5K SILKIES RUCK WALK 7:30 a.m. registration and signin, 9 a.m. hike Saturday, Nov. 18, begins at Hugh T. Gregory American Legion Post 63, 271 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. A noon lunch, activities and music will follow the walk. Proceeds benefit Project: VetRelief, an organization that offers assistance to military veterans with PTSD and depression. For registration and information,

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call (407) 656-6361 or visit the American Legion Post 63 WG Facebook page. GRATITUDE ROCKS 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Everyone is welcome to paint rocks with messages of thanks and gratitude. Then go out and hide your rocks in the community. Registration requested at (407) 835-7323. MATTHEW’S HOPE FOURTH ANNUAL HARVEST OF HOPE GARDEN PARTY 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18., at Matthew’s Hope, 523 S. Woodland St., Winter Garden. For more information, visit matthewshopeministries.org/ annual-garden-party or call (407) 905-9500. OAKLAND NATURE PRESERVE FUNDRAISER 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at Bulk Nation Clermont, 2379 S. U.S. 27, Clermont. Twenty per-

cent of purchases will be given to the Oakland Nature Preserve. To obtain a flier, contact Jennifer Hunt at (407) 905-0054. OCOEE LIONS CLUB TURKEY SHOOT 8 a.m. sign-ups begin Saturday, Nov. 18, at the open field at Story Road and West Geneva Street. Cost is $3.50 per round. The event will include a concession stand and 50/50 shotgun raffle. Ocoeelionsclub.org. ORLANDO/DR. PHILLIPS YMCA 5/10K WALK 8:30 to 10 a.m. registration Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA, 7000 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando. Join the MidFlorida Milers Walking Club for either a 5K or 10K trail. The walk route will go into residential areas north of the YMCA and past Bay Hill Club. The trail accommodates strollers and wheelchairs. Pets are allowed on a leash. Always carry water. The event is free for non-credit walkers; those maintaining record books pay $3. midfloridamilers. org.

MONDAY, NOV. 20

BLOOM & GROW’S STEPPIN’ OUT 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20, at Tanner Hall, 29 W. Garden Ave., Winter Garden. The Bloom & Grow

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Garden Society is hosting an afternoon of shopping from various vendors. Complimentary wine and snacks will be available. A fashion show will start at 5:30. Cost is $15. Checks can be mailed to Bloom & Grow, 1000 W. Plant St., Winter Garden, FL 34787. The event is a fundraiser for horticulture scholarships, the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation, Nehrling Society, Home At Last and Oakland Nature Preserve. Bloomandgrowgardensociety.org or (407) 656-4796. FLORIDINGERS 2:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Float down the river with Acorn, Cootie and the other Floridingers (native Florida hybrid creations) and enjoy an interactive 3D reading of “Floridingers Go to Swamp Fest.” Ages 6 to 12. (407) 835-7323.

TUESDAY, NOV. 21

GAMES GALORE 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Take the whole family to the library to celebrate National Game and Puzzle Week. Ages 6 to 12. (407) 835-7323. PILATES FOR ADULTS 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, at the West Oaks Library, 1721 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Exercise your way to fitness in this introduc-

tion to Pilates. Learn simple moves that will work muscles, help alignment and encourage flexibility. Comfortable exercise or loose-fitting clothing required, yoga mats encouraged. Registration recommended at ocls.info/nextchapter or call (407) 835-7323.

THURSDAY, NOV. 23

GOBBLE WOBBLE 2017 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 23, at 56 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. Tri & Run of West Orange is hosting a fundraiser on Thanksgiving Day benefiting two local charities — Winter Garden Heritage Foundation and Matthew’s Hope Ministries. The morning activities will include a 40-minute workout for runners and walkers. Event T-shirts will be available to the first 300 participants, and entry is a donation of $15. Postworkout beverages provided. Sponsored by Orlando Health — Health Central Hospital. For more, visit gobblewobble2016. itsyourrace.com.

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BUILD A GAME BOARD 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, at The Art Room, 709 Main St., Windermere. While parents are Black Friday shopping, children can make wooden holiday game boards. $80 includes supplies and lunch. Reservations can be made at (407) 909-1869. artroomorlando.com.

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There were many salutes given during “Marches of the Armed Forces” at the Ocoee ceremony.

he Winter Garden and Ocoee communities honored local military veterans at two different Veterans Day ceremonies Friday, Nov. 10. Ocoee’s ceremony, held at Bill Breeze Park, included a performance by the Ocoee Middle School Wind Ensemble. The ensemble performed “An American Hymntune” and “Marches of the Armed Forces,” and veterans were encouraged to stand and be recognized for their service. Retired U.S. Army 1st. Lt. Norb Weller, who served in the Vietnam War, was the keynote speaker for the day. To end the ceremony, the Ocoee Fire Department Honor Guard carried a wreath to the city’s Memorial Wall, retired the colors

and raised the memorial flag to half mast. A few minutes away, Health Central Park hosted its 12th annual outdoor Veterans Day commemoration. Every resident who served in the Armed Forces was recognized in the program. There were 31 in all who received a salute and a red rose. Winter Garden City Commissioner Lisa Bennett made the opening remarks, and Health Central Park employees performed readings and sang patriotic songs. West Orange High School provided its Air Force Junior ROTC, which presented the colors, and senior Nick Samuda played taps.

— DANIELLE HENDRIX AND AMY QUESINBERRY

The Ocoee Fire Department Honor Guard presented the colors at the start of the city’s ceremony.

Local veterans were recognized for their service during the Ocoee ceremony.

Darrell Gardner, left, a U.S. Navy veteran, presented a red rose to military veteran Willie Baker during the roll call at Health Central Park’s event. Left: Ed Dobski, of Health Central Park, performed several patriotic readings about freedom and gratitude.

City of Ocoee staff members were joined by two guest speakers for a photo by the memorial wreath. From left: Andrew Metante, Mayor Pro Tem Richard Firstner, Commissioner Joel Keller, Mayor Rusty Johnson, Commissioner Rosemary Wilsen and retired U.S. Army 1st. Lt. Norb Weller.

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Retired U.S. Army 1st. Lt. Norb Weller was the keynote speaker at Ocoee’s ceremony.

Health Central Park’s Wendy Proctor performed the national anthem, “America the Beautiful” and “God Bless America.”

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The police department decided to retire Kimber when he was diagnosed with arthritis in the lower part of his spine. “It’s a condition that is painful, so he would have had to work on medication,” Doyle said. “But at Winter Garden, believe it or not, the chief is very animal-friendly. Most agencies would have kept him drugged up and working, but (Police Chief George Brennan) said, ‘I don’t want to work him until he’s dead; let him enjoy his retirement.’ So it was Chief Brennan’s decision to retire him now. I’ve been doing this 17 years, and that’s the first time I’ve ever had a chief or a supervisor tell me to go ahead and retire the dog. He really went above and beyond, and I appreciate it.” Keeping Kimber on pain medication for his arthritis would have reduced his expected lifespan by about two years, because his liver would have received damage from processing the medication. Although Kimber will not receive any sort of retirement pension in the form of a free lifetime supply of bones and chew toys, he will be allowed to spend the rest of his tail-wagging years at a loving home in Orlando with his handler’s parents, Charles and Marcia Doyle. “Kimber is going to have it a lot better in their house than at mine,” Jeff Doyle said. “I would have loved to have kept him, but the problem we have with keeping the dogs is that he sees a new dog come with me to work, and suddenly, they’re dead within a year. It’s kind of like a spouse losing another spouse in a long-term marriage — they sometimes die shortly thereafter.” To avoid the risk of having Kimber potentially die from grief, Doyle reasoned it would be best to let his parents, who have cared for

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K-9 officer Kimber is given to Orlando residents Charles and Marcia Doyle – Winter Garden Police Officer Jeff Doyle’s parents – on the day of his retirement.

Kimber whenever he went out of town, adopt him. Throughout his career as a K-9 officer, Kimber has successfully tracked down and caught more than 200 criminals in Winter Garden, Ocoee and Clermont and was involved in about seven highprofile cases. “That’s what he was really good at — his tracking and hunting were phenomenal,” Jeff Doyle said. However, just because he’s leaving the force doesn’t mean Kimber will have to give up his passion for hunting. Granted, the target has now changed from criminals to toys. “My dad has gotten to where he hides his toys and food around the backyard before the day begins,” Jeff Doyle said. “So Kimber just spends his day finding his toys and finding his food, allowing him to

still hunt around for stuff. So he’s kind of giving him a little Easter egg hunt every morning. It keeps him active.” With a 15-foot-by-30-foot enclosure all to himself and onehalf acre to run around in at the Doyle home, Kimber probably won’t miss working too much once he adjusts to the new lifestyle. As for Doyle, he already has a new furry working companion to replace Kimber — a Belgian Malinois named Stitch after the blue alien from the Disney film “Lilo and Stitch.” But no new dog will replace the loving bond Doyle formed with Kimber after five years of working side by side and entrusting their lives to each other. “I’ll miss him greatly,” Doyle said. “He was awesome. He was a very good dog.”

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their right to vote in November 1920. The precise details of what happened and how many African-Americans were killed is contested. However, the event resulted in the murders of at least six black citizens, who were killed by the Ku Klux Klan, and the exile of the entire black population living in what was then-unincorporated Orange County and is now the city of Ocoee. During the meeting, Kathleen Crown, chairwoman of the city’s HRDB read the text proposed to be inscribed on the markers. The proposed inscription reads as follows: “In 1920, black residents in the Ocoee area owned land and businesses and were eager to vote. Despite a terrorizing Ku Klux Klan march on Orlando streets on Oct. 30, 1920, Mose Norman and other African-Americans attempted to vote. They were turned away. “After seeking advice from Orlando Judge John Cheney, Norman again attempted to vote. “Armed whites stationed at the polls immediately assaulted him. Reportedly, he fled to the home of his friend and business comrade, July Perry. “A mob seeking to capture Perry

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n Commissioner John Grogan announced as a reminder that Clarke Road will be closed at A D. Mims Road starting Nov. 14 for a week so that the Florida Central Railroad may improve the railroad crossing there. n The Ocoee City Commission meeting scheduled for Nov. 21 has been canceled. The next commission meeting is scheduled for Dec. 5.

and Norman then surrounded and attacked Perry’s home. Perry suffered a severe wound during the raid and was arrested and jailed. “The next morning, Nov. 3, 1920, a lynch mob took Perry from his cell, beat him severely and hanged him at the entrance of the Orlando Country Club. His lifeless body was shot repeatedly. “Mobs of white men from surrounding cities then traveled to the northern quarters of Ocoee to join local white citizens in torching homes and businesses of black residents. For two days, the mob burned 25 black homes, two black churches and a Masonic Lodge. “Reports of black residents

killed in the violence range from six to over 30 casualties. Survivors fled, never to return. The black community of Ocoee was forced out. “Decades later, people of all races in Ocoee come together to acknowledge this painful history in hope of a better future.” “We’ve determined that we’ve got — what we think — is an outstanding script,” Crown said before reading the script. Because accounts of what occurred vary, some argue about the number of black citizens killed during the incident — with estimates reaching as high as 60. Ocoee Mayor Rusty Johnson found issue with an aspect of the proposed wording in reference to this number and requested that proof be provided to the City Commission. “Well, I’ve still got a problem with the statement of six to 30 (individuals killed),” Johnson said. “There’s no such records. … You’ve got to show me the records; then we’ll discuss it.” Once the wording is finalized, the proposed markers will be located at the traditional cemetery site and at a highly visible part of downtown Ocoee near Starke Lake.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES

The mayor and commissioners unanimously passed an ordinance intended to ban permitting for medical marijuana dispensaries from being located within the city’s limits. According to city documents, the ordinance was drafted in response to a state Senate bill the Legislature adopted in June. The bill, the commission believes, is too restrictive and strips municipal government authority pertaining to regulation of medical marijuana dispensaries. “The biggest problem I have is the state Legislature taking away our home rule ... but it’s my understanding we can come back to this in the future,” said Ocoee District 1 Commissioner John Grogan. The Senate bill gives city and county governments two options: a governmental authority may choose to either ban such facilities altogether or treat such facilities like pharmacies, which means the governmental authority would have to forfeit the right to regulate both the number of medical marijuana dispensaries that may be permitted, as well as their location. “The state Legislature tied our hands,” said Ocoee District 2 Commissioner Rosemary Wilsen.

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Completing a family The Bethany Christian Services adoption agency helps children find a home. November is National Adoption Month. HARRY SAYER STAFF WRITER

Jamie and Delmar Johnson were on vacation when they learned they’d be parents in a week. “There was a lot of jumping, a lot of screaming and a lot of tears,” Jamie Johnson said. The Johnsons, a Winter Garden couple, had spent many years trying to start a family of their own. When they concluded infertility issues couldn’t be solved, they turned to adoption. After research, they decided the Bethany Christian Services adoption agency was right for them. The international nonprofit connects pregnant mothers hoping to place their child up for adoption with people looking to expand their family. It’s especially busy every November, which is National Adoption Month. The Florida office of BCS, which has been in Winter Garden since the early 2000s, raises adoption awareness by setting up tables outside Florida churches and holding monthly information meetings. Brittany Friis, adoption supervisor for the Winter Garden office, said National Adoption Month is a good opportunity to dispel mis-

givings surrounding the process. She believes mothers choosing adoption for their children are often misunderstood. “These women are making a really selfless decision,” Friis said. “They’re saying, ‘The needs of my child are beyond what I’m capable of providing, and I love my child so much I want to give them the best life possible.’ We like to serve these women with grace and with dignity.” She said her office typically works with 15 to 20 expecting parents at a time and has placed 22 children with families this year. “The expecting parents are looking through profiles and choosing a family for their child,” Friis said. “Some families wait a day, while others can wait two years. There’s no rhyme or reason — it’s just who that expectant mom thinks is the right family for her child.” The Johnsons waited 11 months. “It was an emotional roller coaster,” Jamie said. “You go through periods where you’re really excited. You go through moments where your spirit feels crushed because of the waiting. You get anxious every time you get a call from Bethany Christian Services.” In August 2015, just seven days after being told they had been chosen to be parents, the Johnsons drove to a South Florida

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Jamie and Delmar Johnson were on a waiting list for 11 months before they were paired with their daughter, Hadley.

hospital to meet their newborn daughter. “Walking inside and seeing this teeny tiny human that we had been praying for was just incredible,” Jamie said. They named her Hadley. “We firmly believed God would bring us the baby that was meant to be ours,” Delmar Johnson said. “If you meet Hadley, the way she smiles and her mannerisms are just like mine and Jamie’s. There’s no doubt she was meant to be our daughter.” As overjoyed as they were with Hadley, they didn’t want to overlook their daughter’s birth mother. “She gave us the greatest gift anybody could ever give you,” Delmar said.

“These women are making a really selfless decision. They’re saying, ‘The needs of my child are beyond what I’m capable of providing, and I love my child so much I want to give them the best life possible.’ We like to serve these women with grace and with dignity.”

BCS typically handles open adoptions, in which the family remains in contact with the birth mother after the child is born. That policy was one of the reasons the Johnsons chose the agency. “The day our daughter was born was the highest day of our lives,” Delmar said. “But for the birth mom, it could be her lowest.” After Hadley’s birth, the couple bonded and prayed with the mother in her hospital room. Delmar Johnson said they spent just as much time focusing on her as they did on Hadley during the first week. They text multiple times a month, have two or three yearly visits and FaceTime when they can. “She is just so courageous,” Delmar said. “We think she’s awesome.” These days, Jamie stays at home raising their 2-year-old daughter, while Delmar works longer hours as an assistant manager for an insurance company. Jamie also serves on the BCS Florida board of directors, helping other families the same way the adoption agency helped her. Their house is messier now, and they can’t remember when they ever had free time. But it’s more than worth it. “I never thought I’d be so excited to change a diaper every morning, but it’s like the greatest thing ever,” Delmar said. The Johnsons are starting paperwork with BCS for a second adoption. “We want Hadley to have a sibling,” Jamie said.

— Brittany Friis, adoption supervisor for the Winter Garden office

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Winter Garden gives preliminary approval to horse-drawn carriage law

IN OTHER NEWS n City leaders approved the final plat for the Park Place planned residential development located on the southeast corner of West Plant Street and South Park Avenue. The future development will have 32 townhomes on a 1.5-acre property.

Leaders endorsed a newly introduced ordinance regulating the carriages and postponed an ordinance related to a developer’s request to build 87 single-family homes on the Lake Roberts Reserve property. GABBY BAQUERO

n The commission meeting initially scheduled for Nov. 23 and Dec. 28 have been canceled. The next meeting is anticipated to take place Dec. 14.

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Because Winter Garden does not have any laws pertaining to horse-drawn carriages on the city’s streets, the city staff drafted a proposed ordinance that, if adopted, would establish guidelines regarding where and how horse-drawn carriages may be operated in the city. The proposed ordinance, labeled Ordinance 18-63, passed its first reading during the Nov. 9 City Commission meeting. Among other issues, the proposed law addresses disposal and management of animal waste; proper nutrition and health of horses used in the operation of horsedrawn carriages for touristic purposes; and rules regarding where the carriages may be parked and operated. According to city documents, all horse-drawn carriages would be prohibited from operating on Plant and Dillard streets. In addition, animals used to pull carriages will need to wear diapers or “similar devices to prevent manure or droppings” from falling on the street.

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n City leaders also endorsed ordinances 17-58 and 17-59, which pertains to the future land-use and rezoning requests for a 0.41-acre property located at 12802 W. Colonial Drive. The property currently contains a warehouse that is being retrofitted into a multi-tenant commercial building to house a fitness gym and furniture store in the future.

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The Winter Garden City Commission recognized the service of the late Jack Quesinberry — a resident and former mayor of Winter Garden who died Thursday, Oct. 26, at 86 years old. Quesinberry served 16-and-one-half years as mayor of Winter Garden from 1991 to 2008. To date, he is the longest-serving mayor in the city’s history.

way, north of McKinnon Road and west of Windermere Road — is being recommended for denial by city staff. The developer plans to construct 87 single-family residences on the land, but area residents and city staff have expressed strong concerns about the potential environmental impacts of building a road through the property’s wetland areas.

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The City Commission postponed the first reading of a proposed ordinance on behalf of an applicant who wishes to annex the Lake Roberts Reserve property into the city of Winter Garden and change the future land use plan to low-density residential. The applicant’s request for the 78.87-acre property — located south of Stoneybrook West Park-

n Commissioners approved Ordinance 17-63, which would rezone 0.17 acres of property at 35 E. Vining St. The applicant is requesting the rezoning to combine the property with another and develop a single-story office building.

According to city documents, concern also exists regarding the adverse impacts a roadway in that location may have on surrounding waterbodies, such as Lake Roberts and Lake Reeves.

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discipline, decided that firing Wagner was too extreme a punishment. Instead of termination, Wagner was disciplined with 120 hours of suspension and demoted from the rank of lieutenant to sergeant — a position which is generally paid $10,000 to $12,000 less than lieutenants, Frank estimated. “This decision was made by me,” Frank said. “The police chief — he was in the hearing to provide testimony only, but he wasn’t part of the decision. … Part of my decision was the fact that what he did utter was not directed toward any person or anyone in the public, you know, it was just an absurd and foolish comment. It wasn’t meant to intimidate anyone, so that was all part of my decision process.” Wagner, who has been employed with the department for 19 years, returned to work Monday, Nov. 13. The city considers the month he spent not working following his termination on Oct. 16 as having fulfilled the prescribed 120 hours of suspension. According to the report prepared by the department’s Internal Affairs Division, there are no similar incidents reported in Wagner’s personnel file.

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COWBOY UP! Guests at Bonny and John Elder’s table loved dressing up in Western attire.

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mystery dinner show was home to marsupials during the Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge’s fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 11. Held at Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows on I-Drive, the 11th annual event raised money for the refuge’s many injured and orphaned animals. Some of those critters came along for the show, including an albino opossum and a tiny owl. Guests, many of whom were current or former volunteers at Back to Nature, bid at a silent auction and entered a raffle to support the 3,000 critters taken in by the refuge each year. Performers clad in spooky, colorful costumes mingled with the crowd before the show started.

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Sponsors Kimberly Kolovos and Daphne Greer were elegantly dressed for the night’s festivities.

Orange County mayoral candidate Pete Clarke came to dinner to support the refuge with his wife, Cathie.

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Nov. 17 to Dec. 17. Although we know the plays to be produced in any given season by our major producing companies are decided (at least) a year in advance, “Born Yesterday,” at the Mad Cow Theatre, is so perfect for today that its choice is brilliant in its timeliness. This hilarious/serious comedy, written in 1946, offers biting commentary on politics and “persuasion” in Washington, D.C. A Broadway favorite in revivals since its premiere, this comedywith-a-message pokes fun at “back-room” politics, sex, political “contributions” and billionaires who think they know what’s best for the country just because they can “buy their way in.” You will love this show! Call (407) 297-8788 or visit madcowtheatre.com.

4 p.m. Nov. 19. Devoted to helping young people advance through music, the sheer number of MAYS orchestras and ensembles requires a handbook to let the young musicians know about rehearsals in Lake County and Orlando. There are ensembles named Symphony, Repertory, Intermezzo, Concertino, Chamber Symphony, Lyric Consort and String Explorers. The symphony is the MAYS’ most advanced ensemble, and this group is continually challenged to reach for the finest in orchestral performance. On Nov. 19, the young performers of the Metropolitan Area Youth Symphony invite us to begin the holiday season with a “Concert in Thanks.” This concert is perfect for all ages and offers an uplifting performance of classical music favorites including the “New World Symphony,” works by Aaron Copland, and others. At 5700 Trinity Prep Lane in Winter Park. Admission is free (with $5 suggested donation). Call (407) 761-5170 or visit maysymphony.org.

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7 p.m. Nov. 19. Marc Anthony, born in New York City, is the American singer, songwriter, actor and record producer who is also the top selling salsa artist of all time. The two-time Grammy Award and five-time Latin Grammy Award winner has sold more than 12 million albums worldwide – on top of a host of other awards. The tour is titled “Full Circle,” which communicates Marc Anthony’s desire to offer his fans a truly special experience. Featuring hits from throughout his career along with some of his favorite songs, there’s going to be a lot of “reaching out and touching” Nov. 19 at the Amway Center. That kind of communication is an art in itself. Call (407) 440-7900 or visit amwaycenter.com.

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Nov. 21 to 26. They call it the “ultimate love story,” as Andrew Lloyd Webber presents his sequel to “The Phantom of the Opera.” The original “Phantom,” one of the most successful musicals of all time, has been seen by more than 130 million people worldwide. Soon “Love Never Dies: The Phantom Returns” will spend a week at the Dr. Phillips Center. The sequel takes place in 1907 — 10 years after the Phantom’s disappearance from the Paris Opera House. We learn the Phantom has escaped to a new life in New York among the freak shows of Coney Island. I would not miss the sequel, and I sincerely hope that there will be moments of the “beautiful; sometimes magical and poetic music” of the original, but it finds its place here — with my recommendation based on the fact that it is the sequel to one of my all-time favorites. Please join me. We’ll be thrilled — or not — together. For tickets, call 844-513-2014 or visit drphillipscenter.org.

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Christine Moore, Orange County School Board member, is helping the elementary schools in the city of Ocoee celebrate their heritage. On Wednesday, Nov. 8, it was Ocoee Elementary’s turn. The day recognized the history of the city and the school, but also it incorporated activities that lined up with Florida Standards so they included an educational component.

As part of the project, students engaged in literature, writing, science, art and music. They wrote about the history of Ocoee, dedicated a mural by artist Lisa Mikler, participated in a parade, sipped on passionflower tea, stuck handmade paper pinwheels in the ground to form OCOEE and attended a live bird demonstration. They sang “Sweet Home Ocoee.” The Ocoee Middle School band walked over to the elementary campus and serenaded students. “I love every opportunity to celebrate our students, who they are and what they will surely be,” Principal Dr. Ana Gonzalez said. “We make a point of encouraging each and every child as often as possible. This event makes our

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A Legacy begins with you! Congratulations to the Windermere High School Cross Country Teams and coaches for an amazing inaugural season.

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