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OUR TOWN + Bread of Life needs volunteers Here is your opportunity to give back to your community. Join Bread of Life Fellowship’s 23th annual Thanksgiving Food for Families event at 7 p.m. Nov. 26, at Ocoee High School, 1925 Ocoee Crown Point Parkway. Volunteers are needed to sort and pack food boxes with Thanksgiving goodies for families in need. This “party” goes until late in the evening, thanks to generous donations from local Publix bakeries, so third-shift volunteers are greatly appreciated. But the fun doesn’t end there. Drivers also are needed starting at 8 a.m. Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27. For more information, visit breadoflifefellowship. com.
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+ Ocoee Poker Run benefits toy drive The Ocoee Police Department would like to thank all those who participated in the Ocoee Founders’ Day 13th Annual Poker Run Nov. 1. The run is a fundraiser to raise money for the police department’s Holiday Toys for Kids in Need program. All proceeds go to this annual toy drive. Despite the chilly weather, there were about 40 participants in this year’s event. The Best Bike award went to Chad Shafer with a 2001 Honda Goldwing Trike, and second place went to Jeff Green with a 2003 Harley Heritage Soft Tail.
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by Amy Quesinberry Rhode | Community Editor
Oakland defines rules for corridor development The town is establishing architectural guidelines that will give its leaders control over aesthetics as growth occurs on Oakland’s main arteries. OAKLAND — Development could start popping up along Oakland’s portion of West Colonial Drive as soon as 2016. In preparation, town officials have been rewriting the Gateway Corridor Overlay codes, which outline rules pertaining to architecture, landscaping and other visual elements, since holding a visioning session in April 2013. While the codes were being updated, the town set (and continued several times) a moratorium on development on Colonial. That moratorium expires Dec. 15. A first reading was set for Tuesday’s commission meeting at the Town Meeting Hall (after press time). A visual presentation outlining the changes and the intent of the code update was given at the Town CommisMichael Eng
Ocoee High School teacher James Jones drives 45 minutes each way to work to teach robotics full-time. He says he has the coolest job in the world.
sion’s Nov. 18 meeting, and a repeat of this presentation was scheduled for this Tuesday’s meeting. The second reading and public hearing is set for Dec. 9. During the presentation, Town Planner Max Spann said officials examined eight arterial corridors when coming up with site elements, such as distance from curb to building, structure height and signage. Winter Garden Village at Fowler Groves was used as an example multiple times. “This is something we’re looking to get to in Oakland,” Spann said. Over time, when tenants leave buildings that are built for a specific purpose, this leaves empty shells along the corridor that are hard to fill.
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BUILDING CHARITY by Zak Kerr | Staff Writer
Ocoee High School teacher James Jones is a nationally certified LEGO Education Academy teacher and trainer. But make no mistake: His class is anything but child’s play. OCOEE — James Jones grins as he walks into the large storage room attached to his Ocoee High School classroom. Storage shelves packed with LEGO MINDSTORMS sets line the room’s walls and stretch toward the ceiling. Everything is tidy and organized — and ready for a day full of classes. Jones is a full-time robotics instructor at Ocoee High — one of only three schools in the district to offer such a curriculum. He’s also a nationally certified LEGO Education Academy and a teacher on the LEGO Education Advisory Panel. LEAP teachers collaborate with LEGO Education to create curric-
ulum that enhances science, technology, engineering and math concepts. As a LEAP teacher, Jones also serves as a featured speaker and panelist at LEGO Education conferences, symposiums and workshops. And, although his classroom may more closely resemble an aisle at Toys R Us than a training ground for tomorrow’s engineering superstars, he is adamant that the popular child’s building bricks — and the robotics concepts
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WHAT ARE MINDSTORMS?
The LEGO MINDSTORMS kits contain software and hardware to create customizable, programmable robots. They include an intelligent brick computer that controls the system, a set of modular sensors and motors, and Lego parts from the Technic line to create the mechanical systems. Source: Wikipedia
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Westside Tech students joined Habitat for Humanity in presenting this home to the Fikes family.
Westside Tech students build homes, spirit in Habitat partnership The construction students are helping to build homes for area families in need.
WO This week’s winner is
Stephanie Berry. See the photo on PAGE 10B.
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EDUCATION by Michael Eng | Executive Editor
+ Market closed for Thanksgiving The Windermere Farmer’s Market will be closed on Nov. 28, the day after Thanksgiving, and reopen Friday, Dec. 5, in Town Square, 614 Main St., Windermere. If you are interested in being a vendor, call Cheryl Fishel, Event Management LLC, at (407) 625-3818.
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WINTER GARDEN — As part of the hands-on education for the building construction technology class at Westside Tech, students have helped Habitat for Humanity with the construction of some homes in the area. Within this partnership, students get the valuable ex-
perience in their crafts that they need, while Habitat for Humanity saves some costs on its houses, built for low-income families in need. “They’re doing a great job, and they’re doing it for free,” said Rafael Roman, multime-
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INDEX Calendar.................................2A Crossword............................ 10B
History..................................15A Obituaries.............................15A
Real Estate.........................6-7B Schools..........................12-13A
Sports.....................................1B Weather............................... 10B
Give Thanks…with a Bag of Blessings! Help us keep the Shelves Stocked over the Holidays. Help provide Christmas for the Homeless Men, Women and Children of our Community. 1460 Daniels Road Winter Garden • 407.905.9500 Matthew 25:35-40 www.MatthewsHopeMinistries.org
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2014
COMMUNITYCALENDAR WEDNESDAY, NOV. 26
“Thanksgiving Food for Families” — begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, at Ocoee High School, 1925 Ocoee Crown Point Pkwy. Join Bread of Life Fellowship in its 23rd Annual “Thanksgiving Food for Families” event to sort and pack food boxes with Thanksgiving goodies for families in need. Drivers are also needed at 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 27, to deliver the food to families in West Orange County. For more information, call (407) 6547777. Zumba Toning — 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, at Orange County Parks’ West Orange Recreation Center, 309 S. West Crown Point Road, Winter Garden. The class is $5 per person. For more information, call (407) 254-9304 or visit OrangeCountyParks.net.
THURSDAY, NOV. 27 Gobble Wobble Fun Run/Walk — 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 27, at Tri & Run of West Orange, 56 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. Morning activities will include a 40-minute workout for runners and walkers. Participants who give a nominal donation of $15 will receive an event T-shirt. Event shirts will be available to the first 300 participants. All proceeds will benefit Matthew’s Hope. Post-workout beverages will be provided. To register, visit trinrun.com.
Enjoy live music, holiday gifts, the Farmers Market and specials offered by the Downtown Merchants. There will be complimentary drinks and refreshments in stores. For every dollar spent locally, 45 cents remains in the community versus only 13 cents when shopping at a national store.
SUNDAY, NOV. 30 Healthy Walk and Talk — 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, at the Town of Oakland Town Center, 230 N. Arrington St. Myers Pharmacy Consultants invites all those with diabetes, friends and family to come walk and learn how to live a healthy life as a diabetic at this free event, followed by a meal from dietician Bayyinah Jackson. The meal is $5 per person. To register, visit eventbrite.com/e/ mpc-healthy-walk-and-talk-westorange-county-nov-2014-tickets-12574283019. “Our Town” Art Exhibit — last chance to visit the exhibit is Sunday, Nov. 30, at the SoBo Gallery, 127 S. Boyd St., Winter Garden. The exhibit has been open since Nov. 6 to feature small town life, displaying an artful Winter Garden and other surrounding areas. For more information, call (407) 347-7996.
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SATURDAY, NOV. 29
Health Care Reform Informational Session — 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Chris Steffen from JS Sherman & Associates Inc. will share information about the Affordable Care Act. Hear details about the individual mandate, expansion of preventive services, health insurance marketplaces, subsidies and tax credits. Also learn about the elimination of the pre-existing conditions exclusion, open enrollment, ACA metal plans, requirements and more. For more information, call (407) 835-7323.
Shop Small for the Holidays — all day Saturday, Nov. 29, in downtown Winter Garden.
“Making a Difference” — takes place from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, at The Tasting Room,
FRIDAY, NOV. 28 Black Friday Art Workshop for Kids — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, at The ArtRoom, 709 Main St., Windermere. Children will create a Christmas countdown elf with chalkboard while parents enjoy shopping around town. The cost is $80. Lunch and all supplies are included. To RSVP, call (407) 909-1869.
99 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. Help support the Jimmy Crabtree Cancer Fund. Mention to the server that you’re with JCCF and a portion of all sales will go toward the cause; not valid for Chef’s Table. JCCF will also unveil its “Brighten Up Someone’s Christmas” tree that evening. To contribute, purchase one of the following gift cards to help someone battling cancer: gas, Publix, Winn Dixie, Walgreens, CVS, Walmart, Target, Visa, Master Card or American Express. Bring the gift to the event or mail to JCCF, P.O. Box 770446, Winter Garden, FL 34777. Gift card purchases are optional.
TUESDAY, DEC. 2 An Evening with Suzanna Leigh — 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Join actress Suzanna Leigh as she discusses her story from “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Touched by an Angel.” The event will include a Q&A session, book sale and signing following the program. For more information, call (407) 835-7323. Healing Service of Prayer — 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at Windermere Union Church United Church of Christ, 10710 Park Ridge-Gotha Road, Windermere. A healing service of prayer, communion, worship and anointing with oil will take place. For more information, call (407) 876-2112.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3 Hero World Challenge — takes place Wednesday, Dec. 3, through Friday, Dec. 7, at the Isleworth Golf and Country Club, 6100 Deacon Drive, Windermere. The 2014 tournament welcomes public ticket holders to see host and five-time champion Tiger Woods and 17 of the best PGA Tour players as they vie for the championship title. Tickets are on sale now. To purchase, visit heroworldchallenge.com. Member Appreciation Breakfast — 7:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, at Tanner
To publicize your event in our Community Calendar, please send by mail: 720 S. Dillard St. Winter Garden, FL 34787; or by email: news@wotimes.com. Photos are welcome. Deadline is noon Thursday.
BEST BET Winter Garden WonderFest — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, at The Bella Room, 12100 W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden. This end-of-theyear convention celebrates the holidays, comic books, toys, video games and more. With more than 50 tables of vendors, WonderFest is the only convention of its kind in West Orange County. Tickets are $5. For more information and to register, visit eventbrite. com/e/winter-garden-wonderfest-tickets-13827978857?. Hall, 29 W. Garden Ave., Winter Garden. The West Orange Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its volunteers and active members while enjoying networking activities, door-prize drawings, the passing of the gavel ceremony, recognition of the outgoing board members and the 2014 State of the Chamber address. A buffet breakfast will be provided by Table Top Catering. The cost is $10 per person. To RSVP, visit wochamber.com.
THURSDAY, DEC. 4 “The Gift of Art” Opening Reception — 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at the SoBo Gallery, 127 S. Boyd St., Winter Garden. “The Gift of Art” exhibit will be open through Saturday, Jan. 3. All artwork will be available for $200 or less. For more information, call (407) 3477996.
FRIDAY, DEC. 5 Christmas with the Basilica Choir — 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at
the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe, 8300 Vineland Ave., Orlando. The Basilica Choir and orchestra will present their annual holiday concert. Attendees will enjoy a variety of sacred and secular Advent and Christmas music. Before the concert, at 5:30 p.m., the Basilica Gift Shop and Fine Arts Museum will hold its Annual Holiday Open House and offer discounts, refreshments, hor d’oeuvres and door prizes. Concert admission is $18 for adults; children ages 12 and under get in free. Tickets are available in advance and at the door. To purchase, call (407) 239-6600 or visit maryqueenoftheuniverse.org. Christmas By Committee: A Musical — takes place Friday, Dec. 5, through Sunday, Dec. 21, at the Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. The show is at 8 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. A special Industry Night show takes place at 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15. Watch
Amy as she convinces the quirky Citrus Village Christmas Committee, a surly band of misfits, that the season is about more than just personal agendas and citrus-themed activities. Tickets are $29 for adults, $25 for students and seniors and $12 for children ages 12 and under on Saturday matinees. To purchase tickets, visit gardentheatre.org/ plays. Faces of the Future Breakfast — 8 to 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at Universal Orlando Foundation Branch, 5055 W. Raleigh St., Orlando. This free breakfast will introduce participants to the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida, as well as to the club members benefiting from the youth development programs each day. To RSVP, call (407) 920-5140 or email sjohnston@ bgccf.org. Light Up Winter Garden — 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, in downtown Winter Garden, West Plant Street. Join in welcoming the season during this annual event with live entertainment, vendors, shopping and children’s activities. Free.
SATURDAY, DEC. 6 Holiday Showcase: Accordion Craze — 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Get in the holiday spirit with this lively showcase of holiday music by the Central Florida Accordion Club. For more information, call (407) 835-7323. Insect Safari — noon Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machete Trail. Learn how Florida’s six-legged wildlife copes with cold weather during this lecture from entomologist Christy LeDuc, followed by a hunt for ONP’s cold-hearty insects. (407) 905-0054.
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FIGHT FOR HER LIFE by Amy Quesinberry Rhode | Community Editor
Couple seeks help in cancer fight Ann Estrada, who is battling Stage 4 breast cancer, needs help paying for her chemotherapy treatments. WINTER GARDEN — The pill bottles are lined up on the side table, within Ann Estrada’s reach. There are the steroids to combat the fluid in her lungs. There’s the medicine to fight the nausea that follows the frequent injections to stimulate the bone marrow to make white blood cells. There are the pills for acid reflux, the pills to control her pain, the anti-anxiety medicine she takes to help deal with the stress of fighting Stage 4 breast cancer that has metastasized to her bones and lung. Estrada, a New Jersey transplant and Winter Garden resident for 12 years, is in the fight of her life after finding a lump in her breast in July. Based on the size of the tumor, doctors told her she had Stage 2 cancer. She had scans done, and once they found it in her lymph nodes, they knew it had spread. It is now considered Stage 4. The 41-year-old has been under the knife three times since the summer — for a lumpectomy, for a procedure to remove the lymph nodes and for removal of the axillary nodes under her arm. After the first surgery, she had back spasms so bad she couldn’t get out of bed. After the third surgery, she was unable to bend at all. Estrada said she would be taking chemotherapy treatments for at least a year, but that won’t mean the end of medication. The cancer has spread to her tailbone, hip, one rib, both femurs and her skull. “Once it’s in the bones, it’s incurable,” she said. “I will be tested and on drugs for the rest of my life.”
Ann Estrada is fighting to stay alive.
LONG BATTLE
Estrada’s ongoing medical trauma started about 14 years ago. She ended up on permanent disability after a benign tumor was removed from her ankle and she had difficulty walking. Cold weather was affecting her health, so she and her partner, Gregg McKeown, packed everything and moved to Florida. Disney fanatics, they wanted to live in the Central Florida area so they would be close to the theme parks. They settled in a neighborhood on County Road 535 in Winter Garden, the back road to Disney. Once Estrada was diagnosed with cancer, though, the visits to Disney stopped, as did the little vacations she and McKeown frequently took. They had to cancel a cruise they had planned for Christmas and New Year’s Eve. A walker sits near the sofa for her to use on her worst
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HOW TO HELP To make a donation to help with Ann Estrada’s increasing medical expenses, visit the couple’s fundraising page, gfwd.at/1yPejdy, or send checks to Ann Estrada, 2285 Wintermere Pointe Drive, Winter Garden, Florida 34787. days. She tries to get outside every day for a lap or two around the block in her neighborhood, but she’s in pain and constantly fatigued. Right now, she’s trying to stay awake and trying to stay warm. Puzzles are her main source of entertainment.
CHANGES
When she started chemotherapy, she shaved her hair as low as possible. “I wanted something I could
control,” she said. “It takes the power out of the cancer.” It is starting to come back, but all she has to do is rub her hand over her head and the little bit of hair that is there comes out. McKeown, who normally wears his hair at his shoulders, shaved his head, too. Estrada has completely changed her diet, too, in an effort to further combat the cancer. “I’m a steak and potatoes kind of gal,” she said. But now her meals consist of fruits and vegetables and shakes. She drinks a minimum of 120 ounces of water every day. Their families send fruit baskets and other care packages. Starbucks green tea is a treat.
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Chemo treatments come every three weeks, at a cost of $25,000 each. Medicare pays 80% of her medical expenses, but she is still responsible for the remainder, and her fixed income doesn’t stretch far, she said. Her medical bills are at $175,000 and rising with each lab test, scan and medication. To make a donation to help with Estrada’s increasing medical expenses, visit the couple’s fundraising page, gfwd. at/1yPejdy, or send checks to Ann Estrada, 2285 Wintermere Pointe Drive, Winter Garden, Florida 34787. Estrada divides her life by medical issues. Before, when she was healthy, she worked as a retail store manager. Before, she was athletic and ran, biked and played soccer. “I used to say, ‘before the ankle’ and ‘after the ankle,’ Estrada said. “Now there’s an ‘after cancer.’”
ELEGANT EVENING by Amy Quesinberry Rhode | Community Editor
This group of friends dressed as participants in the Witness Protection Program: Sherryl Becker, left, Judy Hulsey, Will Gates, Rosemary Gates and Beth Peacock. They came up with character names, each with a mafia back-story.
HARVESTING HOPE Nearly 200 people attended Matthew’s Hope’s first Harvest in the Garden party Nov. 22. Tables were decorated in a variety of themes, from “under the sea” and “birds in the garden” to Texas, the jungle and “The Phantom of the Opera.” Sandy Shugart, president of Valencia College, entertained guests with his storytelling style of music. Janet Skillman keeps warm under her blanket at the jungle-themed table.
Pastor Scott Billue, founder of Matthew’s Hope, speaks to the crowd. Right: Sandy Shugart, second from right, provided entertainment with Jason Thomas, left, Stuart Kinniburgh and David Minkler.
Guests had the option of bringing their own meal or using one of three caterers available that evening. A large tent was set up near the Harvest of Hope Garden, which is maintained by the homeless men and women who are helped by Matthew’s Hope. The homeless ministry is located on West Orange Church of Christ property on
Daniels Road in Winter Garden. This was the first major fundraiser of its kind for Matthew’s Hope. The program relies on donations and sponsorships and does not accept government money. To learn more about the program, call (407) 905-9500 or visit matthewshopeministries.org.
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Andy Crabtree and Will Blaine display two of the T-shirt designs available through their new business venture, AB Newton & Company.
W.G. natives launch new shirt company AB Newton & Company offers four T-shirt designs that promote Winter Garden. WINTER GARDEN — When Arthur Bullard Newton settled in Winter Garden and helped build the downtown corridor, chances are he never thought his name would grace a new business more than 100 years after the fact. Andy Crabtree and Will Blaine, both natives of Winter Garden, have started AB Newton & Company and are selling T-shirts that promote their hometown. The average cost is $22. Men’s and women’s sizes are available in various colors with four different designs. The shirts can be purchased at Tri & Run of West Orange on Plant Street in Winter Garden starting this weekend, during Shop Small Saturday, and will be available at the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation’s new History and Visitor Center when it opens. The two started the company one day over lunch. Blaine and Crabtree were discussing creating a brand that celebrated everything they loved about Winter Garden. Crabtree had visited several general stores throughout the South and noticed that many of them sold T-shirts representing their towns. “Winter Garden is such a great community, and so many people are really proud of the changes that are taking place throughout the downtown district,” he said. “So, I thought it would be great to create merchandise to sell and allow locals and visitors to purchase something that they could take with them; really build a brand for Winter Garden.” “It’s hard to imagine a project like this that didn’t involve Andy,” Blaine said. “He has spent the better part of his professional career branding so many local companies.” Crabtree, on the other hand, was familiar with Blaine’s T-shirts projects for his church and knew they could form a successful partnership. “I’ve known Will for over 20 or so years, and we both have a passion for Winter Garden, as well as art,” he said. “We both went to school for graphic arts.” Both men create the designs and bounce ideas off of each other. “Right now, we are just having fun with the creative process,” Crabtree said.
IF YOU GO SHOP SMALL SATURDAY HOLIDAY SIDEWALK SALE WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29 WHERE: Downtown Winter Garden DETAILS: This is a micro event sponsored by the Historic Downtown Merchants Association, the city of Winter Garden and American Express. It is organized to get residents to shop locally. Stores will be open, and there will be refreshments and entertainment at the gazebo by Mud Rooster from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Davis McGee from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. The farmers market will include an arts market. They liked the idea of tying the present to the past and named their new company after Winter Garden’s first mayor, A.B. Newton. He also published the city’s first newspaper and opened a dry goods and notions store downtown. “We both have a tremendous amount of pride in the community,” Blaine said. “I think that a lot of that comes from the fact that we both have pretty deep roots here. My great-grandfather, Thomas Mann, used to own Mann & Mills in downtown Winter Garden. I imagine my great-grandfather, as well as so many that have gone on before us, would be amazed by how things have changed. I also think he’d get a big kick out of knowing that his family was still in the town he helped grow.” Crabtree and Blaine don’t plan to use Newton’s likeness on their merchandise but are using his name to “get back to basics,” Crabtree said. Blaine said: “The hope is the A.B. Newton brand will be a touchstone to our town’s great past and a celebration of things to come.” The business partners plan to expand their product line next year, possibly adding mugs, children’s shirts and additional designs. Contact Amy Quesinberry Rhode at aqrhode@wotimes. com.
NEWSBRIEFS + Gov. Scott appoints local man to council Gov. Rick Scott announced 11 appointments to the Florida Concrete Masonry Education Council. Kelly Curtis, 44, of Windermere, is the vice president and general manager of Prestige Concrete Products. He fills a vacant seat and is appointed for a term that began Nov. 14 and ends June 30, 2016. Other appointees include Bernardo Dias, 51, of Miami Beach; Randy Dunlap, 60, of West Palm Beach; Richard Edwards, 56, of Port Charlotte; Adam Freeman, 41, of Orlando; Kenneth “Justin” Lord, 34, of Fort Lauderdale;
Troy Maschmeyer, 59, of Palm Beach; Antonio Obregon, 43, of Boca Raton; James Painter, 63, of Gainesville; Matthew Sitter, 36, of Orlando; and Charles “Preston” Sparkman, 58, of Plant City.
+ Sheriff’s Office urges holiday safety The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is joining in a national effort to reach Thanksgiving travelers with one important message: Buckle up. The OCSO’s Motor Unit will be out daily looking for seatbelt violations. In addition, an expert will be available to assist motorists whose child-safety seat might need adjusting.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2014
A GOOD-BYE, 70 YEARS LATER HOMETOWN HERO
by Amy Quesinberry Rhode | Community Editor
GOTHA — Louise Fischer Meador still remembers the knock on the door on that stormy night in 1944 and the delivery of the dreaded telegram, “We regret to inform you … .” She was 13 when she learned her big brother — a World War II P-51 pilot who had been missing in action for two months — had been shot down and killed. “He was a father figure to me,” Meador said. “He wasn’t even 21. It was devastating.” That was a rough week for the family; they found out that one of her uncles, Ocoee resident Logan McNeil, was killed in the Battle of the Bulge, as well. Seventy years after the war, Meador had the chance to give her brother — U.S. Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. Robert G. Fischer, of Gotha — a proper good-bye, when she and two of her children traveled to Belgium and visited the white cross marking his grave in Ardennes American Cemetery & Memorial. Fischer is one of 5,329 U.S. military personnel who died in the war and are buried in Ardennes.
A Gotha resident and some of her family traveled to Belgium to visit the grave of her brother who was killed in World War II.
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To celebrate Thanksgiving, we asked some of our West Orange leaders to answer one simple question: What are you most thankful for this year?
“I am thankful for my beautiful wifem Sandy, our children and their spouses and all of our wonderful grandchildren — including the three that are on the way next year.” — U.S. Rep. Daniel Webster
Robert Fischer was shot down over Norway a few months after he entered World War II. Left: Sand from Normandy Beach fills in the engraved letters of this cross in Ardennes American Cemetery & Memorial. This is where 2nd Lt. Robert G. Fischer is buried. And it is here that Meador and her family learned more details about his short military career and his death. It was also a chance to finally say goodbye. Meador, her sons, Paul Meador Jr. and Robert Jackson, and her daughter-in-law, Kathryn Jackson, started at the cemetery’s visitors center, a stone structure with an impressive American eagle and other sculptures and, inside, a chapel and three large wall maps made of marble. An employee helped them find information about their family member, including where he was stationed, what
Henry Wilkening, whose family is from Hanover, Germany, arrived from Kansas by train in 1911 without ever seeing Gotha. Wilkening, his wife, Emma, and his three daughters, Esther, Rose and Gertrude, stepped off with all they owned. Wilkening developed the northeast corner of Hempel and Gotha, building a garage, grocery and drug store with apartments upstairs. “All of them were Lutheran, and that was the magnet that brought them here,” Louise Fischer Meador said. The two families were joined
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Community leaders share sentiments of the season
“I am thankful this year, and every year, that I was born and live in this great nation and that I, and all of my family, have unlimited opportunities. Living in West Orange, we often take for granted the many blessings we have.” — Windermere Mayor Gary Bruhn
routes he took, where he dropped bombs and where he was shot down. They also learned that the gravesite was being taken care of, although the caretaker’s identity couldn’t be revealed. It is customary in Belgium and the Netherlands for families to adopt a fallen American soldier’s grave, and that responsibility is passed down through the generations. Meador was touched by one scene she witnessed. As they were walking through the cemetery, they saw an elderly woman with a young child, perhaps a grandson, sitting on the ground. “She was pointing to different things and pointing to
us, and I thought that it was a perfect example of how much they care for us and educate the younger generation,” Meador said. “Those white crosses, all of those white crosses, mean so many people were killed.” The closer they got to her brother’s grave, the more Meador’s eyes filled with tears. When they arrived, the employee took a coffee can and a damp sponge out of his backpack, pressed tan Normandy Beach sand into the engraved words and then wiped away the excess. “My brother’s name just really came out,” Meador said, making the information visible in photos.
The man left to allow the family time to say good-bye, and he returned to the visitors center and played taps and “The Star-Spangled Banner” on the carillon. “We all lost it,” Meador said. “We didn’t talk; we didn’t say a word.” The visit has finally brought some closure to 2nd Lt. Fischer’s family. “We learned exactly what happened,” Meador said. “The Norwegian people took good care of him. And now (the Belgians) take care of and put flowers on my brother’s grave.” Contact Amy Quesinberry Rhode at aqrhode@wotimes. com.
BACK IN THE HOMESTEAD Robert, Louise and Everette Fischer grew up in Gotha at a time when it still had plenty of open space. Their grandfathers were pioneers of the community, established in 1885. In 1894, Edward Fischer, a young man who had just finished studies in a Missouri seminary, arrived in Gotha to pastor Zion Lutheran Church, originally at Hempel Avenue and Morton Jones Road. It relocated in 1920 to the intersection of Gotha Road and Hempel and is a Church of Christ today. Fischer served from 1894 to 1903 and 1925 to 1954.
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“I am thankful for all the blessings that the good Lord had provided me. I am thankful for my wife and family. I am thankful I was born in the United States and, in particular, Winter Garden.” — Winter Garden Mayor John Rees
TAKING FLIGHT
Fischer played football for and graduated from Ocoee High School. Meador remembers many of the local boys going into the military during or right after high school. “He wanted to go into the Air Force,” she said of her brother. “But everyone said, ‘No, stay.’ So he stayed another year.” He enlisted and was briefly stationed at the U.S. Army Air Corps training center in Bartow with the 56th Fighter Squadron before being sent to Europe. “From what I remember, they put these men through training as fast as they could to get them over there,” Meador said. Fischer was overseas — assigned to the 335th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group — for just a few months before he was killed. He crash-landed in the small Norwegian town of Sola, and residents protected his body until the U.S. military could get to him. “That was the sad thing: He couldn’t get out,” Meador said. “It was a fast plane, and it had an automatic cockpit opener, and … he was supposed to eject, but they hit him in the spot where he would have ejected. So he knew he was going to die. That gave me nightmares.” She still has his Purple Heart. He was also posthumously awarded the Air Medal for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight.
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when George Fischer (who was one of 10 children) married Esther Wilkening and had three children, Robert, Louise and Everette. Robert was killed in 1944 during World War II, Everette lives in Windermere, and Louise lives in Gotha in the house she grew up in. This home is one of four that Wilkening built — one for he and his wife and one for each of his daughters. Wilkening Farm Road is named after him. Meador moved back about 10 years ago. The retired piano teacher now spends time performing with the Sonshine Singers.
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“I am thankful for having the opportunity to have been born in a small community that I hope that I have served to help direct the growth, for most of my entire life. Thanks to my family, friends and supporters over the years. Ocoee is truly ‘The Center of Good Living’ and a truly international city that is made up of all the different cultures of the world. Thanks to all and have a happy holiday season.” — Ocoee Mayor S. Scott Vandergrift “I am thankful for so many things, a wonderful place to live; I would not trade Oakland for any other place. I am also thankful that I am going to have my family with me this Thanksgiving, including my grandchildren. And a huge thanks to those who serve our country, near and far.” — Oakland Mayor Kathy Stark “I am so grateful for the generosity that I witness every year demonstrated by my husband, sons, extended family, friends, fellow community leaders, parents and students from our schools. This Thanksgiving season, I am reminded of one of my favorite quotations from Margaret Mead: ‘Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.’ Happy Thanksgiving!” — Orange County School Board Member Pam Gould
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OCOEE FIRE The Ocoee Fire Department (stations 25, 26, 38 and 39) reported 97 calls for assistance from Nov. 13 to 19: Fire: 1 EMS: 63 Vehicle accidents: 7 Hazardous materials/conditions: 1 Public service: 21 False alarms: 4
OCOEE POLICE The Ocoee Police Department reported 757 calls for service from Nov. 13 to 19: Arrests (adult): 16 Arrests (juvenile): 5 Assault and battery: 3 Burglary (residential and business): 9 Burglary (vehicle): 4 Child abuse: 4 Criminal mischief: 2 Drug violations: 3 DUI: 0 Homicide: 0 Robbery: 1 Sexual battery: 0 Thefts: 13 Vehicle accidents: 14 Vehicle thefts: 2 Missing/endangered adult: 0 Missing/runaway juvenile: 0
WINDERMERE POLICE The Windermere Police Department reported 94 calls for assistance from Nov. 10 to 16.
WINTER GARDEN FIRE The Winter Garden Fire Department (stations 22, 23 and 24) reported 84 calls for assistance from Nov. 9 to 15: Fire: 1 EMS: 59 Vehicle accidents: 7 Automatic fire alarms: 6 Public assistance: 3 Hazardous conditions: 2 Calls for service: 6
WINTER GARDEN POLICE The Winter Garden Police Department reported 540 calls for service from Nov. 6 to 12: Arrests (adult): 41 Arrests (juvenile): 2 Assault/battery: 4 Burglary (residential and business): 2 Burglary (vehicle): 3 Child abuse: 0 Criminal mischief: 2 Drug violations: 6 DUI: 2 Robbery: 1 Sexual assault/battery: 2 Thefts: 12 Vehicle accidents: 29 Vehicle thefts: 0 Missing/runaway adult: 0 Missing/runaway juvenile: 1
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400 block of Briley Avenue. Burglary. At 2:09 p.m., an officer met a complainant whose bicycle and lawnmower had been stolen within the prior two days. The complainant had checked his son-in-law, the lead suspect, into a rehabilitation center in the morning and then noticed the items were missing from his locked shed when he returned. The complainant said his son-inlaw might have sold the items, along with $250 of meat purchased via his daughter’s foodstamp card, for drugs. The suspect had lived at the residence off and on for a few months with the three children he shares with the complainant’s daughter. The daughter found drug paraphernalia on the porch. Police could not determine how a suspect had entered the locked shed.
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Johns Landing Way and Regina Circle. Diving While License Revoked. An officer performed a traffic stop at 4:06 p.m. after noticing a vehicle with an expired dealer tag. The driver offered his Florida ID card and said his license was suspended, but he was going to see a sick friend. Dispatchers confirmed the suspect’s license had been revoked as a habitual traffic violator for driving under the influence. The officer arrested the suspect and then transported him to Orange County Jail.
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800 block of Ninth Street. Burglary. An officer responded to a call about a suspicious incident at about 11 a.m. Three males appeared to be
breaking into an automotive business, a witness said. When officers questioned the suspects, the driver of the suspects’ parked vehicle said they had stopped because his car had broken down and the steering had failed. Officers ultimately arrested the suspects when this story did not pan out. One officer recovered a bumper, an engine starter, an instrument cluster and two power mirrors as evidence. They were worth about $89 altogether and returned to the business owner. Police also charged the suspects with burglary of a structure worth around $3,500.
NOV. 16
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15000 block of Heron Hideaway Circle. Stolen Vehicle. At 3:13 p.m., an officer responded to a dispute between two males over keys to a truck, which the suspect immediately handed to the officer. The complainant was the owner of the keys. He had tried to replace the suspect’s motorcycle handlebars but failed. When the complainant returned the motorcycle via his truck, the tail and brake lights were not working, but the suspect said his lights had been functional when he had last seen his motorcycle. The complainant tried to leave, but the suspect shut the driver’s door and pushed away the complainant’s hand, the complainant said. The suspect grabbed the complainant’s keys through the driver’s window, because the complainant would not admit to improper handling of the motorcycle or damage to the lights, the suspect said. The suspect never pushed the complainant’s hand, the suspect said. The officer found the pushing accusation unfounded. The complainant decided to pursue a civil case against the suspect in lieu of pressing charges.
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HABITAT / PAGE 1A dia design teacher and public relations representative of Westside Tech. “They’re doing it because they want to learn, but at the same time, they’re doing it because they want to give it back to the community. But now the community is thinking about them, because they’re putting in the effort to make things happen.” Two of the houses are roughly a mile away from Westside Tech and along one street, just a few lots apart — 493 Bethune Ave. and 555 Bethune Ave. “One house, we’re putting a siding on, and then for the other house we did the … frames for the concrete,” said student Luis Diaz. “It’s been good for knowledge outside of school. There’s different experiences with the build.” Diaz said he and his class-
mates had begun working with Habitat for Humanity about four weeks ago, with these two lots in different stages of the construction process. “We have one house that we are about to finish, and there’s a new construction two or three houses down,” he said. “They’re starting with the foundation, and I guess they’re going to build the walls and we’re going to help them in that process.” The students have been working on the houses each Wednesday, with the option of working on them on a voluntary basis each Saturday, said Rob Moody, building construction technology instructor. “For one of (the houses), we got to go out for the groundbreaking, and then right after groundbreaking, they went in and started working” Moody said.
“They’ve all been going out and working on siding on the outside and whatever they need. From what I saw, they were the only crew out there.” Moody said his students were heavily invested in the projects and were actually the ones who had asked him whether they could get involved in this partnership. “Whatever needs done, they’re instructed how to do it and what they’re looking for, and they’ve just been driving in and taking care of whatever business they can,” Moody said. “We plan on continuing it as long as we can, and then we can go out and help them some more. It’s a good thing for students to be a part of regularly. It’s a good partnership.” Roman said his favorite part of the process was seeing the reactions of the families who
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Oakland wants to see attractive buildings that can be reused by a variety of tenants. The new Gateway Corridor Overlay rules will not apply to existing buildings but will apply to vacant pieces of land or buildings that are being majorly renovated. Tara Salmieri, owner of Planactive Studio, a planning and consulting firm, presented six building types: multi-family house, townhouse/live-work dwellings, commercial mixed use (small and medium) and single-story commercial (small and medium). She said the general design standards are “about balance, façade and rhythm” and not specific building designs such as Cracker or Revival. Salmieri worked in conjunction with town staff and the town attorney to develop the new Gateway Corridor Overlay standards. As part of the rewrite, the powers and duties of the Planning and Zoning Board were modified and an Appearance Review Board was established. The ARB will have the ability to suggest a certain look for buildings and will have the authority to approve or deny certain styles, Town Manager Dennis Foltz said. These architectural guidelines are being established so the town has control over the aesthetics of its main arteries. Foltz said this is even more important because of the Florida’s Turnpike interchange on the west end and the increased exposure it can bring to the town. “The opportunity to hold people to very high standards is an opportunity the Town Commission has,” Foltz said. “It’s important people know we can set very high standards.” The commission created the Gateway Corridor Overlay District ordinance in 1999, when the town was in the early stages of development along West Colonial. The original document called for buildings to be constructed in the one-story Florida Cracker style. It was also written when the town had only a septic sys-
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• Commissioners discussed the future of Oakland’s solid-waste collection. The town’s contract with Waste Management ends Jan. 31, 2015. Town officials advertised for bids in August for a seven-year contract, and five companies responded, including Waste Management. The commission has expressed its disappointment with the level of service the current company provides. A bid price summary revealed Advanced Disposal was the lowest bidder in two of three proposed service options ($173,404 and $171,976) and Waste Management was the lowest in a third option ($169,382). Various options offer one- and two-day collection and manual vs. carted collection. Public Works Director Mike Parker said he has talked to officials in several municipalities who have a contract with Advanced Disposal and are pleased with the service they receive. • The commission approved a special exception to allow Rich Thurston, of Thurston Auto Sales, to include the sale of recreational vehicles in his proposed car dealership at 16123 W. Colonial Drive. The vote was 3-1, with Mayor Kathy Stark opposing the measure. The 2.8-acre site, at the intersection of Hickman Drive and Colonial just east of Tubb Street, is in the town’s commercial zoning district, where vehicle sales are allowed but RV sales are not. Thurston plans to sell the RVs at the back of the property.
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W.O. students strike hunger with food drive Central Floridians are fed in partnership with local churches, Feeding Children Everywhere. WINTER GARDEN — The Crossings Church’s student ministries pastor, Marcio Pacheco, said he had felt inspired late last year to begin a program that could address issues of hunger among the impoverished peoples of the world. The program, the West Orange High School Hunger Project, has become an annual event involving West Orange High School students, predominantly from youth ministries at The Crossings and People of Faith Lutheran churches. “Last year, our church’s student ministry, called Adrenaline, started this project,” Pacheco said. “This year, we decided to partner with Feeding Children Everywhere, which feeds children around the world for about a quarter per meal. I called a friend, Erik Thone, from People of Faith, who loved the idea. We involved West Orange High School in this. All of the students on our student ministry did something to raise funds for this.” Pacheco, a graduate of West Orange High School, has helped to grow the project, which includes a variety of club events with proceeds going to the project. “What makes (West Orange High School) a great partner is we both want the students to live impactfully,” he said. “It’s good to make good grades, but we want to have a purpose behind why. If they’re driven and save lives, that’s a whole lot more that can enhance their lives. They have allowed us to really work alongside them, because some of their students are in our ministry. They’ve trusted what we’ve done in this relationship and said, ‘We want to see lives get changed.’” Among the events at West Orange High School that will
raise funds for the hunger project are ROTC’s Penny War, Student Government Association’s Paint Tent and Peers with a Purpose’s Black and White Snow Ball Dance, said Tisha Rambaransingh, SAFE coordinator at West Orange High School. Peers with a Purpose and Club Charisma have worked together to collect more than 1,500 pounds of food for Second Harvest Food Bank in the school’s annual canned food drive, she said. As for the actual event, West Orange High School will partner with Feeding Children Everywhere, as well as other community members, for a meal-packaging event from 1:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Dec. 17, in the high school’s cafeteria. “The experience at our hunger project from the moment a participant enters the room is truly remarkable,” said Jarrod Fucci, northeast regional manager of Feeding Children Everywhere. “From a CEO to a student, they all feel equally empowered and understand they are making a tangible impact in the lives of our meal recipients.” When working in a high school, Feeding Children Everywhere understands students want to have fun while participating, Fucci said. “They want to come into the project, laugh, dance and share how amazing their experience has been; we allow that opportunity to exist,” he said. “Something awesome about this project in particular is the willingness to welcome the community. Not every event permits outside individuals to come in and package. However, here, it is truly a community coming together for a common purpose, to make effective change. We have developed partners that allow us
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Students funneled various foods into nutritious-meal bags. to identify where there is not only a well-known dire situation, but one where a dire situation stemming from hunger can arise.” Participants will package more than 60,000 nutritious meals for hungry children and families across the country, including Central Florida. According to Feeding Children
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LEGO / PAGE 1A derived from their implementation — are among the best teaching tools available. “Robotics is the ultimate STEM teaching tool,” he says. “With LEGOs, we can do rapid prototyping. We can have it now, and we can see that it doesn’t work. We can quickly build, rebuild and rebuild. “LEGOs work both sides of the mind, and they go handin-hand with critical thinking,” Jones says. “No other toy does that.”
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Since then, Jones has won several teaching awards, including the Disney Teacheriffic award (three times) and Outstanding Program and Warner Awards from Epsilon Pi Tau. This year, some of Ocoee High’s advanced robotics students are attempting to build one of Jones’ most ambitious projects to date — a machine that can sort LEGO bricks by size, variation and color — made from LEGOs, of course. It’s a project that Jones doesn’t even know will ever work. But, in his class, the journey is just as important as the destination. Like professional engineers, all of his students are required to keep log books — which ultimately document the long, winding road that leads students to the end of their projects. “Nobody has all the answers, but we’re working together to find solutions,” he says. “I want them to become solution-finders. It’s the ultimate in critical thinking. It’s not out of the box. I’m saying that there is no box.” Jones was among teachers who helped write the Florida Standards curriculum for a four-year course, titled, “Applied Robotics.” In the course, students will begin by learning a history of robotics. They’ll learn basic programming and even have to make a presentation on electronics. Furthermore, there is no free play. “Nobody ever free-built their way into a robot,” Jones says.
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In addition to his work at Ocoee High, Jones spends time sharing his knowledge with other educators at a conferences and workshops throughout the country. He often gives up his weekends to do so, but he says it’s more than worth the sacrifice. “Sometimes, I will leave school on Friday afternoon, drive straight to the conference, then drive back and be back in the classroom Monday morning,” Jones says. “But every trip is worth it. It’s not enough to just sit in the classroom. We have to start collaborating. We have to go beyond even our district and get more people involved.” Jones also owns and operates iBrick Academy, a company that offers after-school and summer-camp programs that utilize LEGOs to teach the same STEM concepts to children ages 3 to 18. The academy now hosts programs in 12 different locations throughout the area, including one in Windermere. “I’ve never taken a penny (from the business),” he says. “Whatever we make goes right back into the company. We want kids to be doing this instead of playing video games. It’s important.” Jones credits Ocoee High Principal William Floyd for his commitment to robotics and engineering. “I drive 45 minutes each way to come here, because I get to teach robotics all day long,” Jones says. “Mr. Floyd and Orange County Public Schools have been so supportive of this vision. I think I have the coolest job in the world.” Contact Michael Eng at meng@wotimes.com.
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Of course, all of this would matter little if the skills Jones taught couldn’t lead to success in the real world. “Bill Gates said after mobile technology, the next big tech trend is robotics,” Jones says. “It’s a $17 billion industry, and it’s growing so fast. No car manufacturer uses humans to paint or weld cars now. It’s all done by robots, which can paint at the micron-level. It’s the golden age of robots.”
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Thankful thoughts in the wake of shooting Last week’s news was all about the shooting at my daughter’s college, Florida State University. Her home away from home. The library she frequently goes to when studying late at night. Three people shot just after midnight. Students running, hiding, praying. That’s the kind of thing that hits a mom right AMY in the QUESINBERRY stomach. RHODE I’m so thankful Allison was having a tiring week and was asleep in her dorm by midnight. I’m so thankful she wasn’t one of the frightened young adults cowering behind doors and library shelves, praying to God that the killer wasn’t headed in their direction. I’m so thankful no students were killed and no parents were awakened by that phone call. It’s hard not to tear up just writing these words. We protect them for 18 years, and then we send them into this big, scary world, hoping we’ve equipped them with enough common sense, manners and morals. Do they know what to do if their car starts to skid on a wet road? Do they know how to make change and balance a checkbook and wisely use a credit card? Do they know how to study efficiently? Do they know how to cook a simple meal and how to accurately separate their dirty clothes for best laundering results while still minimizing the number of loads per week? Do they know how to say “no” respectfully? We should not have to give them directions on what to do if confronted by a Ted Bundy or a Danny Rolling or a madman who opens fire in the campus library. Yet, here were about 350 students, most of them probably teenagers, responsibly studying in a quiet environment — doing what parents spend lots of money for their children to do — when they heard gunshots and all hell broke loose. Many probably thought they might die.
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As parents of students who are away at college, we keep ourselves sane by telling ourselves that our children are safe, that they are getting enough sleep and that they are eating their fruits and vegetables. We trust they will be home with us for the next family holiday. I don’t want my daughter to live in fear, but I pray she knows what to do if she is one of those responsible students just trying to get some studying done and someone barges in with no respect for others.
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Shiloh P., Seah P. and Keelie F. carefully completed their “animal skin” art projects. Left: Dilyn K. learned how to wash clothes on a washboard.
Anabella B. and Alyssa L. enjoyed themselves at the biscuit-rolling station.
Back to Basics Four-year-olds at Zion New Life Lutheran Church and Preschool in Winter Garden recreated the first Thanksgiving Nov. 21, with a fun-filled celebration. During their walk back in
time, the preschoolers enjoyed a plethora of activities, including rug-beating, making Native-American jewelry, rolling biscuits and more. They even made their own costumes for the occasion.
Christiana A. learned all about the first Thanksgiving.
Samantha M. designed her own pilgrim costume.
Elijah J. learned how to do laundry the old-fashioned way.
Darshil N. worked hard on his Native-American jewelry project.
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Above: Bill and Stephanie Baysinger participated with their daughter, Bailey, 5 months. Right: Patsy Ford completed the 5K held in her honor. Students were proud to show their support for Patsy Ford and Patti Cogburn.
Foundation laces up for benefit 5K Right: Lauren Piotraczk and Kelsey Butcher Below, left: Even the Foundation Academy mascot got in on the action.
More than 150 runners and walkers took to the course Nov. 21 for Foundation Academy’s 5K Patsy and Patti Care Run/Walk. The event raised more than $10,000 for teachers Patsy Ford and Patti Cogburn, who both received their breast-cancer diagnoses last month.
David Baginski (second), left, Jim Campbell (third) and Karen Franciosi (first) were the top-three finishers in the adult category.
Sophia Murray displayed an inspirational poster during the 5K. Left: Jaquan Patterson, center, was the top student finisher, followed by Kate Campbell, right, and Jagger Schuler.
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HAWAII. Toni Motley took a copy of the West Orange Times with her on a recent trip to Oahu. This photo was taken in downtown Honolulu by the statue of Princess Lili’uokalani, with the Aloha Tower overlooking them.
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MINNESOTA. Linda and Wayne Anderson, of Ocoee, visited family and friends in Minnesota recently and took their copy of the West Orange Times to the aerial bridge at the shipping canal on Lake Superior in Duluth, Minnesota. The port of Duluth and Superior, Wisconsin, is the largest U.S. inland port, and vessels from around the world load and deliver cargo at this busy port.
As you head into the holiday season, don’t forget to pack your copy of the West Orange Times and West Orange Times & Observer! We still are accepting submissions for our Travelin’ Times photo contest. Send us a photo of you with our newspaper at a destination of your choice for a chance to win a variety of prizes. Don’t worry: All submissions received in 2014 are automatically entered into the contest! Two winners will receive a $250 gift card; the contest is open through Dec. 31, 2014.
Entering is easy! Just snap a photo of you with the paper at your destination of choice and email it to Community Editor Amy Quesinberry Rhode, aqrhode@wotimes. com. Emailed photos should be at least 200 dpi. Include the names of everyone in the photo, where it was taken and a phone number at which we can reach you. You also can mail or drop off the photo to: West Orange Times, 720 S. Dillard St., Winter Garden 34787. Call the newspaper office at (407) 656-2121 with questions. Good luck!
IRELAND. To celebrate her 60th birthday in September, Patricia and Chris Chan traveled to Galway, Ireland, for the 60th Galway Oyster and Seafood Festival. MICHIGAN. Marcia Praysner, of Ocoee, left, and her sister, Cheryl Borgman, of Grandville, Michigan, attended Art Prize 2014 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Art Prize is an international art competition decided by public vote and expert jury with more than 1,500 artist entries showing at 174 venues for $560,000 in prize money. This was one of the exhibits called “Breathe — Living Artwork” by Dave Mackenzie.
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Sydney Adams-Farley, left, Gabrielle Carrion, Megan Hernandez, Nicole Carrion, Trista Sinex and Pragati Adesh will represent West Orange High School at the Florida Music Educators Conference in January 2015 in Tampa.
WEST ORANGE SINGERS EARN ALL-STATE HONORS Six students in West Orange High School’s Chorus Department have been invited to perform as part of the all-state choirs at the Florida Music Educators Conference in January 2015 in Tampa. Students from around the
state of Florida prepared over a period of months and were tested by the Florida Vocal Association on music theory, ear training and music sight reading, followed by a vocal quality audition of assigned repertoire.
Sydney Adams-Farley and Gabrielle Carrion were named to the Senior High All-State Women’s Chorus, while Megan Hernandez, Nicole Carrion, Trista Sinex and Pragati Adesh were invited to the Senior High All-State Concert Chorus.
+ LOCAL HEROES VISIT SUNRIDGE ELEMENTARY Kindergarden students at SunRidge Elementary School loved learning all about the life and work of firefighters Nov. 19 during Orange County Public Schools’ Great American Teach-In. This annual event allows members of the community to come to the school and share information and excitement about their chosen career. Kindergarten students were excited to hear about the lifesaving techniques of firefighters of Engine 24. Other grade levels enjoyed presentations including a local author, an engineer, an artist
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+ School district earns AP honors Orange County Public Schools is one of 547 school districts in the United States and Canada honored by the College Board with placement on the fifth annual AP District Honor Roll, for increasing access to AP course work while simultaneously maintaining or increasing the percentage of students earning scores of 3 or higher on AP exams. Placement on the honor roll indicates the district is successfully identifying motivated, academically prepared students who are ready for the opportunity of AP. OCPS made the honor roll in the inaugural year, 2011, then again in 2013, and now this year. “Receiving this recognition for the third time in four years is a clear indication of the tremendous work of our teachers and the incredible effort of our students,” Superintendent Barbara Jenkins said. “We are extremely proud.” “The devoted teachers and administrators in this district are delivering an undeniable benefit to their students: opportunity,” said Trevor Packer, the College Board’s senior vice president of AP and Instruction. “When coupled with a student’s hard work, such opportunities can have myriad outcomes, whether building confidence, learning to craft effective arguments, earning credit for college or persisting to graduate from college on time. We applaud your conviction that a more diverse population of students is ready for the sort of rigor that will prepare them for success in college.” Inclusion on the hono roll is based on the examination of three years of AP data, from 2012 to 2014, looking across 34 exams. To be eligible, districts must: • Increase participation/ access to AP by at least 4% in large districts (OCPS is in this category), at least 6% in medium districts and at least 11% in small districts; • Increase or maintain the percentage of exams taken by African-American, Hispanic/Latino, and American Indian/Alaska Native students; and • Improve performance levels when comparing the percentage of students in 2014 scoring a 3 or higher to those in 2012, unless the district already has attained a performance level at which more than 70% of its AP students are scoring a 3 or higher.
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Whispering Oak Elementary School congratulated fourthgrade teacher Yoselin Tejada as its 2014 Teacher of the Year.
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Four of the eight classes from Windermere Elementary are joined by Mayor Gary Bruhn, police officers and firefighters.
WINDERMERE HOSTS ANNUAL CIVICS SESSIONS Third-grade students of Windermere Elementary took a walk to the Windermere Town Hall to learn about the town’s government, police department and fire department. It took two mornings to accommodate all eight of the classes in half-day sessions during which they learned about their community. A project that started out as an experiment in educating students about their government and civics eight years ago evolved into an annual event that provides a foundation for the students’ involvement in government. The students also had an opportunity
to meet the local leaders in their community. They were greeted by Windermere Mayor Gary Bruhn, who provided them with a history of the town and then discussed how the town functions and the services that are provided. They then heard from Windermere Police Chief David Ogden and Ocoee Deputy Fire Chief Tom Smothers. That was followed by a presentation from Windermere Town Manager Robert Smith. Then the classes were given presentations on the equipment used, and they were able to hold a police officer’s
protective vest, sit in the front of a police vehicle, look at all of the life-saving tools the fire department uses and learn what a day in the life of a firefighter is like. And after a full morning of learning, they visited Allen’s Creamery for a snack before heading back to school. “Every year, our students tell me how much they enjoy learning about their town and its government, and I believe they learn a lot from these field trips,” Bruhn said. “They ask some very good questions, and when I ask questions of them, I’m amazed at how much they already know.”
FAIR HOUSING/EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY It is illegal to discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or familial status when renting, selling or financing a home or property. The City of Winter Garden is a Fair Housing Advocate as explained in the City’s Fair Housing Oridnance which outlines steps that can be taken locally to report housing discrimination. A copy of this ordinance can be obtained at the Winter Garden City Hall in addition information on Fair Housing and Fair Housing Law can be obtained by contacting the Housing Discrimation Hotline at 1-800-669-9777 (Voice) 1-800927-9275 (TTY) or online at http://www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/index.cfm. You Have Rights!! If you feel you have been discrimated against when buying or renting a home please contact Mr. Steve Pash, Community Development Senior Planner, City of Winter Garden at (407) 656-4111.
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Letters to Santa! Hey kids! Write your letter to Santa and drop it off from November 21th thru December 24th at either of these two locations for a chance to win a Gift Card!
The school chorus sang holiday-style tunes in advance of its December concert.
Grandparents enjoy special morning at Windermere school With a Thanksgiving theme, the students of Windermere Elementary welcomed their grandparents to school Nov. 21 for breakfast, choral performances, awards and class visits. A kindergarten class and the school’s chorus sang tunes
of the season, while grandparents enjoyed bagels, bananas, orange juice and coffee. Then in an informal awards ceremony, various grandparents were recognized: oldest grandparent (91); youngest grandparent (46); new grandchild most recently (10 days
ago); most grandchildren (15); most grandchildren at Windermere Elementary (four); and grandparents who traveled farthest (Costa Rica, Russia and Syria). Grandparents were then dismissed by grade levels to visit their grandchildren in their classes.
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Camille Mackedon embraced her grandmother, Aida Reyes, who has been attending the event for 15 years.
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Reading Reindeer supports Migrant Early Ed with books Reading Reindeer, the literacy project of the West Orange Times, has been delivering new books to preschoolers in the Migrant Early Intervention Program of Orange County Public Schools since its inception in 1998. Encouraging parents and children to work together is an early learning emphasis of Migrant Education. OCPS tutors with the Early Intervention program make weekly visits to the homes of migrant preschool students to work with them on reading and writing skills. This 60-minute, home-based service for preschoolers up to 4 years old is designed to prepare them for kindergarten. “Each week the tutors bring the children a new book to enrich the literacy in the home and encourage the parents to become involved in learning,” said Dr. Debra Allen, a recently retired OCPS senior administrator for Migrant Education. One of Reading Reindeer’s goals has been to increase the number of books children have available in their own homes. OCPS educators tell us they have seen the gradual development of home libraries for the chil-
dren they visit. “In the summer, when we have extra dollars, we replenish the home libraries by adding new books,” said Allen. In August, the Bloom ‘N’ Grow Garden Society donated 92 new books to Reading Reindeer for this home library project and joined the OCPS tutors in delivering them to 36 local families. In addition, the OCPS Migrant Education Program plans monthly family workshops at the Community Room of the West Oaks Mall as continuing reinforcement of parent-child interaction. The evening usually starts with pizza, and then the entire group, sometimes 75 or more, divides into play areas for interactive games and other activities. Typically, parents and children work side-by-side building tall skyscrapers out of colored blocks, solving puzzles, designing bridges and playing games to learn shapes, colors and numbers. According to literacy experts, these types of activities help parents realize their importance as their children’s first and most important teachers. Improving parent-child
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Martin “Wolf” Murphy and Mark DeMaio invited guests of all ages to join them on the drums.
Drummers host jam session at W.G. library World rhythms broke the normal silence Nov. 15, when drummers from 3rd Wheel dot Org invited guests to join them in a midday jam session at Winter Garden Branch Library. Led by Mark DeMaio and Martin “Wolf” Murphy, the session gave attendees a chance to learn a few grooves on djembes while learning about the instruments and their origins, as well.
Sophia Allen played drums with her son, Maurice, 2.
Cristal Tunstall, 7, had a blast playing drums at Winter Garden Branch Library.
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Ricky Robinson, 2, showed some innate talent on the djembe.
Jordan Phillips, 4, showed off his skills with a solo.
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70 YEARS AGO
Mayor Frank Roper’s timely suggestion at the last commission meeting that Winter Garden should have a hospital was met with a hearty response. The city has felt the need for such an institution for a long time, said Mr. Roper, and now is the time to make a start. It will be an institution that will add prestige to the city’s progressive spirit.
45 YEARS AGO
Mary A. Lemp, of Winter Garden, and Janelle M. Clem, of Windermere, were honored for superior academic excellence at Florida Technological University. Dr. Charles N. Millican, president of FTU, said students were recognized who had made dean’s list for three out of four quarters. Susan Ellis and Luanna
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To be presented at the 1974 West Orange Debutante Ball at the Bay Hill Country Club are: Paula Austin, Karen Bennett, Joy Browder, Dale Duppenthaler, Diane Duppenthaler, Christi Forrester, Melissa Martin, Denise Morris, Pamela Mullee, Jeanne Pitchford, Janet Ray, Marilyn Smith, Susan Tinsley and Deborah Woodsby.
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Happy Thanksgiving from the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation! Many people remember the Avalon Turkey Farm, once encompassing 100 acres (and 9,000 turkeys) along Avalon Road, south of Winter Garden. This rustic building stood on the property. John and Marjorie Myers owned the farm, purchased in 1930 from Arthur E. Davenport. In the 1960s, a tornado ripped through the area,
destroying the turkey houses. Although the shed holding the eggs and incubators lost its roof, not a single egg was cracked in the melee. The farm closed in the 1970s. The Winter Garden Heritage Foundation, which seeks to preserve our heritage and architecture while creating new cultural experiences, is celebrating its third decade with the debut of its new History Research and Education Center.
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Sanders, of Winter Garden, and Mary Russ, of Windermere, were among high-school seniors from the Central Florida area who attended a house party at Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia. They stayed in the dormitories and were entertained by the students. The purpose was to give the girls an opportunity to see what life is like on a college campus.
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Fred E. Bass
Fred E. Bass, 81, of Groveland, Florida, passed away Nov. 17, 2014, after a long battle with lung cancer. He was born April 17, 1933, in Coffee County, Alabama, to the late Otis and Alva Bass. Fred moved to Winter Garden when he was 9 years old. He attended Lakeview High School, where he was a member of the basketball and swim teams. Fred served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War from 1951 to 1955. Shortly after leaving the service, Fred met and married his lovely wife, Sarah (Sadie) Tinsley. Married for 58 years, together they had two sons, Michael and Jerry. While raising his family, Fred worked for the Walt Disney World company for more than 25 years, during which time he helped construct the theme parks. After retirement, “Papa” enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening and motorcycles. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and sons and dancing with the love of his life, Sarah. Fred was a loving father, grandfather and husband who will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him. Fred was preceded in his passing by his brothers, Foster, Fletcher and Floyd; and sisters, Dorothy, Gertrude and Grace. He is survived by his wife, Sarah; sons, Michael (Dana) and Jerry (Jessica); grandchildren, Brittney, Megan, Justin, Bianca and Nicholas; sistersin-law Peggy, Dorris and Ada; as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family. A Celebration of Fred’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home, 428 E. Plant St., Winter Garden, Florida 34787. Inurnment with Military Honors will follow at Winter Garden Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Fred to the Lung Cancer Foundation of America, lcfamerica. org/lcfa_donate.html.
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Harry Lewis Bass, 54, of Ocoee, passed away Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, at Florida Hospital, Orlando, in the presence of his loving family. He was a lifelong resident of Ocoee. He was born Jan. 5, 1960, in Orlando, a son of Edd Bass and the late Pauline Irene (Rogers) Bass. Harry worked as a claims associate for Wal-Mart in Ocoee for the last seven years. Besides his father, Harry is survived by his five sisters, Annie Pearl Evans (Lynn), Paulette Parker (Ron), of Vero Beach, Debra Walker (Hugh), of Ocoee, Katherine Howell (Mark), of Ocoee, and Rita Wilkerson (Randy), of Ocoee. He is preceded in death by his late brother, Ed Bass Jr. He also leaves behind his two dogs, Tasha and Brutus, who were like his children. The family received relatives and friends Nov. 21, at Winter Oak Funeral Home & Cremations, Winter Garden. A funeral service was held Nov. 22, at West Orange Park Community Church, Apopka, officiated by Pastor Wayne Howell. A private cremation followed. Arrangements are under the caring guidance of Winter Oak Funeral Home & Cremations.
Brantley, Gunnar and your new grandson Avery Jayce Henry
We miss you so much Kelly! It’s hard to believe it has been 14 years since Heaven received a Beautiful Angel “Kelly”. Our lives were crushed but your legacy lives on in your sons Austin and Brandon. Both are doing well. Your grandsons Brantley and Gunnar are now 2 years old, and you have a new grandson. Avery Jayce Henry born 11-07-14 in New York. The boys will grow up to know they have a wonderful and special Grandma in Heaven watching over them and their family. Love, Your Family and Friends
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+ American Legion, Hugh T. Gregory Post 63 Beginning Wednesday, Dec. 3, the American Legion, Hugh T. Gregory Post 63 will no longer conduct Bingo Night on Wednesdays. The post will remain open for Bingo at 6:30 p.m. Mondays. The post building, located at 271 W. Plant St, Winter Garden, is also open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Wednesday. Veterans are invited to drop by for coffee and conversation. A lunch menu is available. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month. The legion is looking for historical articles, pictures or memorabilia about Post 63. Anyone with items to donate or lend can call (407) 656-6361. For more information, email americanlegion63@cflrr.com or call (407) 656-6361.
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+ American Legion, Tommie C. Sanders Memorial Post 109 The American Legion, Tommie C. Sanders Memorial Post 109 held a raffle earlier this month at the Ocoee Founders’ Day Festival to help support Boys State programs. Through Boys State, students have the opportunity to become a part of local, county and state government. The raffle prize was a 32-inch HDTV with an LED screen. Ocoee Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Hayes was selected to draw the winner on Thursday, Nov. 13, at his office. Those present to witness the drawing were Dottie Godek, of the city of Ocoee, and Post 109 Commander Tom Mottlag. The raffle winner is Kirk Stokes, of Winter Garden.
WEST ORANGE DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB RESULTS FROM NOV. 20 N-S: 1. N. Fortin – S. Landis 2. B. Ballenger – B. Cox 3. S. Kmiec – M. Ryan 4. J. Pozzuoli – C. Baldwin 5. Y. Peabody – M. Voorhees; E-W: 1. J. and G. Woltman 2. V. Oberaitis – J. Muzeni 3. N. Brockman – R. Kerkhoff 4. S. and B. Binkley 5. L. Meador – J. Winegard
The post would like to thank all those who entered for their support and generosity.
+ Ocoee Lions Club The Ocoee Lions Club, in conjunction with the city of Ocoee, will present the 2014 Ocoee Christmas Parade, beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the intersection of Maguire Road and Enterprise Street. The parade will end at
Municipal Lakefront Park. For those who wish to enter floats, marchers or walkers into the parade lineup, registration is now open. For more information, visit ocoeelionsclub. org/2014/10/preparations-begin-for-2014-ocoee-christmasparade.
+ W.O. Seniors The West Orange Seniors will celebrate the holiday season with a showing of the film “A Mom for Christmas” at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, at the Tom Ison Seniors and Veterans Center, 1701 Adair St., Ocoee. Lunch will be served at noon, prior to the movie. Bingo is held from 3 to 6:30 p.m. every Sunday, and from 1 to 3:30 p.m. every Monday, at the senior center. Free arthritis chair exercises, sponsored by Health Central Hospital, take place at 8 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. Every Tuesday, line-dancing classes are available at 10 a.m., with a minimum $2 donation, and free belly-dancing exercises are offered at 1 p.m. The seniors play cards from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. They also enjoy dominoes, walking, social activities, coffee and more, beginning at 9 a.m. each Wednesday at the center.
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+ W.O. Republican Women, Federated The West Orange Republican Women’s Club held its monthly meeting and luncheon Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Windermere Country Club. The guest speaker was Sue Trombino, founder of Women Impacting the Nation. The December luncheon will take place at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at the club, 2710 Butler Bay Drive N. The group also will hold a Christmas live auction and silent auction at the event. The cost of the luncheon is $18. Membership of the West
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The West Orange Chamber of Commerce helped Eton Bridge Insurance and Financial Solutions celebrate its one year anniversary in the community. Crafts take place from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays, and chorus practice takes place from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Fridays. For more information about the West Orange Seniors and upcoming events, call (407) 592-4498 or visit westorangeseniors.yolasite.com.
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+ Rotary Club of Lake Buena Vista The Rotary Club of Lake Buena Vista held its October First Tuesday Social at the American Q restaurant in the new B Resort & Spa in Downtown Disney. Club members enjoyed an American barbecue feast and were dazzled by the B Resort’s beauty.
+ W.O. Women Sue Trombino, founder of Women Impacting the Nation, was the guest speaker. Orange Republican Women’s Club is not required to attend. To make reservations, email WORW.federated@ gmail.com or contact Carolyn Sparks at (407) 248-9559. The deadline to register is 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28.
tree committee was composed of members Betty Fleshman, Dot Ansel, Joan Dullmeyer, Darby Turnipseed and Noel McGuigan.
For the ninth year, the West Orange Women decorated a tree for the Festival of Trees, at the Orlando Museum of Art. The Festival recently ran from Nov. 15 to 23. The museum became a winter wonderland with many decorated trees, wreaths and gingerbread creations all for sale, along with holiday vignettes, raffle drawings and a Toyland Town activity area and shop for children. The West Orange Women’s
The West Orange Women decorated and entered this tree in the Orlando Museum of Art’s annual Festival of Trees.
+ W.O. Chamber of Commerce The West Orange Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Member Appreciation Breakfast from 7:45 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, at Tanner Hall, 29 W. Garden Ave., Winter Garden. The West Orange Chamber will celebrate its volunteers and active members through networking activities, an
abundance of door prize drawings, the passing of the gavel ceremony, recognition of the outgoing board members and the 2014 State of the Chamber address. A buffet breakfast will be provided by Table Top Catering. The cost is $10 per person. Corporate tables of eight are available for $80. From each ticket sold, $1 will go toward the West Orange Chamber/ Danniel J. Petro Scholarship Fund. Reservations and/or cancelations must be made by Wednesday, Nov. 26. To RSVP, visit wochamber. com. The chamber also recently celebrated Eton Bridge Insurance and Financial Solutions’ one-year anniversary. The business is located at 7625 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando. Eton Bridge Insurance is a full-service agency offering home, auto, commercial, life and health insurance. For more information, visit etonbridgesolutions.com.
+ O.C. Retired Educators Assoc. The Orange County Retired Educators Association will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at College Park United Methodist Church, 644 W. Princeton St., Orlando. For more, visit ocrea-fl.org or call (407) 677-0446.
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Olympia’s Bryanna Hammond scores 16 in Nov. 20 win. 4B
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SIDELINES + Olympia coach will not return Olympia High School Athletic Director Lauren Bradley announced last week that Tom Paolucci, who coached the Titans football team the past two seasons, will no longer be the head coach for the program. “Principal Guy Swenson and I decided that our football program needs new leadership, and we will begin our search for a head varsity football coach effective immediately,” Bradley stated in a release. Olympia went 3-7 in 2013, Paolucci’s first season, and 1-8 this fall. The release said that Paolucci was informed of the decision Nov. 19 and that the players were told the next day.
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Apopka ends West Orange’s historic season Blue Darters’ 42-0 victory in the regional semifinals put an emphatic damper on a season of firsts for the football program at West Orange. WINTER GARDEN — It was a case of Murphy’s Law, with everything that could go wrong doing just that for the West Orange Warriors. The Apopka Blue Darters scored on their first, second and fourth drives Nov. 21 in the FHSAA Class 8A Regional Semifinals — all in the first half — and never looked back as they coasted to a 42-0 victory. The Warriors (11-1) simply could not overcome a night that included a blocked field
goal, several penalties, overthrown balls to open receivers and a few drops. They also had no answer for either the Blue Darters’ running game or Apopka’s run-defense. West Orange, which had had one of the elite offenses in the state this fall, averaging 42.4 points per contest, struggled to get first downs and was held scoreless for the first time since October of 2010. The devastating loss is the
sole blemish on an otherwise remarkable season for the program. Among other accomplishments, the Warriors notched their first district championship since 1999, their first undefeated regular season in program history, their first playoff victory in the form of a win over Timber Creek in the regional quarterfinals and their first victory over Apopka in a decade-and-a-half when
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The West Orange Warriors could not keep pace with Apopka in the regional semifinals of the Class 8A State Playoffs, falling 42-0.
AND THEN THERE WERE EIGHT … by Chris Mayer | Contributing Writer
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Pro, college trend influences high school
+ Yankees adds West Orange alum Mason Williams, a former star outfielder for the West Orange Warriors baseball team, was added to the 40-man roster for the New York Yankees last week. Williams was drafted by the Yankees in the fourth round of the 2010 MLB First-Year Player Draft and has been in the club’s minor league system since. Williams, praised for his speed and abilities on defense, played the 2014 season at the Double-A level for the Trenton Thunder, which competes in the Eastern League.
As the prevalence of the 3-point shot rises in the NBA, high-school players are following suit. Throughout its history, it has been frowned upon, seen as a novelty and, in decades past, was often used as a desperation tool to cut into large deficits. But there has been a drastic evolution in the use of the 3-point shot in recent years in professional and college basketball, and now, more than ever before, it has become an essential part of the game at all levels. The 2013-2014 season in the NBA saw a record 52,974 3-pointers attempted, and a record 19,054 of those attempts were made. A quarter of all shots attempted last season were 3-pointers — another record. The shot is also eminent at the college level, especially considering the size difference of small and mid-major programs when taking on elite, power-conference teams with significant size advantages. It is, in many ways, the
+ Bridgewater goes undefeated Congratulations to the girls volleyball team at Bridgewater Middle School. The Bobcats went undefeated this fall. Team members include Taylor Head, Ava Czyzewski, Erin Welsh, Emma McElveen, Taylor Nelson, McKinna Griffitts, Brinley Griffitts, Olivia Lovins, Ayanna Powell, Gabby Tovar, Leah Ferguson, Angeline Bergner, Caitlin Davis, Cassidy Chambers, Arianna Bergner and Katie Boeneman. The team is coached by Layla West.
+ DP alum named new head coach Doug Gabriel, a former star wide receiver at Dr. Phillips and UCF before playing in the NFL, has been named the head coach at East River High School after serving as the program’s interim coach this past season. Gabriel had been the offensive coordinator for the Falcons before being put in charge of the team in August, when former head coach Marc Rankin was asked to resign.
+ Magic star sponsors tourney Dr. Phillips High School will host the first Victor Oladipo Invitational on Dec. 26, 27 and 29. The tournament is named for the star guard for the Orlando Magic, the No. 2 selection in the 2013 NBA Draft, who is sponsoring the event.
The defense for the Panthers stuffed Plant, holding the Tampa-area powerhouse to just 10 points.
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Panthers power past Plant in regional semifinals, will host Manatee in regional final Friday.
ORLANDO — Several high-profile varsity football teams fell victim to a remarkably competitive Class 8A playoff bracket Nov. 21. Dr. Phillips High School was not among them. The top-ranked Panthers continued along their hopeful road to the renovated Citrus Bowl by utilizing a physical brand of football to earn a 24-10 regional semifinal victory over Tampa Plant at Bill Spoone Stadium — helping to erase some of the memories of last year’s overtime loss to the four-time state champions. Dr. Phillips (12-0) entered the 2014 state playoffs tied atop the final Associated Press Class 8A state poll with undefeated Jacksonville First Coast. And while fourth-ranked West Orange, No. 6 Lake Mary and No. 10 Vero Beach joined Plant
among the contending teams ushered out in the second round, Dr. Phillips is now in position to claim its second regional title in three seasons. The Panthers will be home for the third consecutive week, when they meet seventh-ranked Manatee Nov. 28. The first-ever playoff meeting between DP and the Bradenton-based Hurricanes is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. “It will be awesome to be home again,” said Dr. Phillips’ Rodney Wells, who now holds the mark for most coaching wins (46) in school history. “I just know Manatee has always got a good tradition.” Indeed, Manatee has 59 career playoff wins spanning 28 appearances dating back to 1973. The Hurricanes, who made the jump from Class 7A
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Daquan Isom powers his way past Plant defenders and into the end zone for one of his three touchdowns on Friday. to 8A starting with the 2013 season, posted a 47-28 regional semifinal victory over Vero Beach behind junior running back Johnnie Lang’s five touchdowns. Lang reportedly rushed for 200-plus yards in Manatee’s opening two playoff games. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes sport an 11-1 record under new head coach John Booth after opening the season in Valdosta, Ga., with a 23-7 loss to Ware County.
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Wells knew any trip to the state championship at the Citrus Bowl — which underwent nearly 10 months of reconstruction before reopening its doors last week — likely would go through Plant. The two programs (both nicknamed the Panthers) squared off in the regional semifinals for the fourth straight season.
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Dr. Phillips senior Wilkins Desir elevates to shoot a 3-pointer during the Panthers’ 78-33 win over Lake Mary.
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Metro vs. Florida Challenge a showcase for local programs The three-day event features big-time matchups for Dr. Phillips, Ocoee, Olympia, West Orange and Windermere Prep.
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Friday’s 42-0 loss to Apopka was tough for West Orange players and fans, but 2014 saw the Warriors notch a number of important achievements.
A little perspective after last week’s devastating loss There’s no denying the one-sided nature of Friday’s loss, but significance of West Orange’s 2014 season should not be dismissed. than two weeks ago, might WINTER GARDEN — seem like distant memories There’s really no use in trying at the moment, but they’re to sugarcoat what happened certainly not meaningless. Friday. On a deeper level, Honestly, it would though, the program be insulting to anyone is relevant — and that who was there, most is something really especially the young special for a program men who were on the that has been mired in field. a lot of average years. It was bad. I’m no West Orange The West Orange football historian, Warriors were debut so far as I can tell, moralized in a 42-0 STEVEN there has been a lot of blowout loss to rival Apopka. … And, yes, it RYZEWSKI good, average and nottoo-bad years, along came on the biggest of with a couple seasons best stages in the state playoffs. forgotten. The Blue Darters, who fell But, for two consecutive to the Warriors for the first years now, the program has time in a decade-and-a-half on Oct. 3, avenged that loss so been a force, with 20 wins to its credit. completely that it’s almost as Under coach Bob Head, if it didn’t even happen. there is a new culture on camAnd so it creates a unique pus, and it’s exciting. Warriors predicament: How do you reare being recruited by the spond after the conclusion of the best season in a program’s likes of Ohio State, Kentucky history when the sole blemish and other high-level Division I programs. on that season is so large? Sure, there’s work to be The answer is perspective, done yet for a program with but of course, that’s easier its sights set on the state’s said than done. biggest prize — but don’t lose And for players and coachsight of what it means to even es, right now and for the have a state championship as next few weeks, it’s probably a realistic goal. impossible. So, in a nutshell, take this in But, as an observer, I’ll give stride, everyone. it a shot. Friday was bad. The season For starters, there are the was great. obvious accomplishments For the seniors for whom that Friday’s loss might overthat was your last game, shadow in the short term, but remember to consider where in the longterm, cannot be the program was before you dismissed. became a part of it. It wasn’t This year’s team went too long ago that the boys undefeated for the first time from Winter Garden were in program history in style, winning nearly every game by having two- and three-win seasons. double-digits while showFor the underclassmen who casing one of the state’s most will be back in the spring and dynamic offenses. the fall of 2015, don’t be afraid The Warriors won their to watch tape of Friday’s game first district title since 1999 again — and again. and, perhaps most importantly, got their first playoff Watch it until you’re good win. and angry, and then get back Those things, even the play- to work, because next season off win over Timber Creek less is closer than you think.
LASTING LEGACY In spite of Friday’s loss in the state playoffs, this year’s senior class has been a part of a dramatic transformation to the program at West Orange. The Class of 2015 includes: David Atwood: QB Gunnar Ballant: QB D.J. Davis: DB Ruben Eugene: LB Sherman Harp: LB Ishmael Hollis: OL Bryceden Jones: LB Jalen Julius: DB/RB Roman Kerr: LB Christopher Lai: LB Richie Lott: LB Ramon Lyons: DB Aaron Richards: P/K Mike Scott: WR/RB Jair Semexant: DL Spencer Stark: DL Jonathan Sullivan: LS,LB Brandon Turnage: DB/WR Dexter Williams: RB Rontavious Williams: WR/DB Brandon Wilson: DE
WEST ORANGE / 1B they defeated the Blue Darters Oct. 3. The game was the final of the high school career of 21 seniors on West Orange’s roster. Among the key losses are skill players Jalen Julius, Mike Scott, Rontavious Williams and Dexter Williams; defenders Ramon Lyons, Brandon Williams and Roman Kerr and backup quarterback Gunnar Ballant. Working in the program’s favor, though, is a dynamic core of juniors who will be seniors next fall. That group includes quarterback Woody Barrett and wide receiver Eddie McDoom, who each picked up offers from Ohio State University within the past weeks, as well as massive offensive lineman Stone Forsythe and talented defensive back Jaquez Federick. Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@wotimes.com.
For many, the Metro vs. Florida Challenge, which will be held for the fifth time on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday this week, is simply a great opportunity for teams to see where they’re at early in the season. The event, which now spans three days for the first time and will be held at Apopka High School, brings together every member of the Metro Conference in Orange County and several respected and promising squads from elsewhere around the state. But for Ocoee coach Rob Gordon, who played in the Metro Conference during his own prep career with the Evans Trojans, it means just a little more. “I’m old-school — I’ve played in this conference,” Gordon said. “I really have a strong nostalgia for what the Metro Conference really means. “To me, we’re defending our county, our conference and all the history that that represents.” Gordon’s Knights (3-0) will get their opportunity to defend the conference’s honor at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, when they take on Deltona. Deltona is a highly regarded team in Central Florida behind UCF commit Chad Brown, and Ocoee last played the Wolves two seasons ago. “It’ll be interesting to see not only how far have they come but also where is our program at this time, too,” Gordon said. The event has become a staple of the beginning of the hoops season in Central Florida and is always good for some high-profile matchups. “It’s great for us because we know that we’re always going to get a good test, we’re always going to play somebody really good,” Dr. Phillips coach Anthony Long said. “They do such a good job of running it. We always
know we’re going to get great competition against some people that we don’t normally play.” For the Panthers (2-0), the Challenge will present two chances to play against quality teams, including a matchup at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday against Spruce Creek and an inter-coverage area duel with Windermere Prep at 4 p.m. on Saturday.
DP edges Lake Mary in opener
Just as the Lake Mary Rams started to show signs of life, the Dr. Phillips Panthers responded. Dr. Phillips had taken a 4219 lead into the half, but the Rams had rallied to start the second half and had cut the lead to 44-30. After that 11-2 run to start the half, though, the Panthers responded with one of their own — a 27-0 run en route to an emphatic 78-33 victory to start the 2014-15 campaign. “I felt we came out a little bit flat, a little bit content with where we were at in the game at the beginning of the third quarter,” Long said. “But then, we changed that and put a nice run on them.” Justin Tucker had a career-high 23 points to lead the way for the Panthers, while Chaundee Brown weighed in with 19 points, and Jonathan Laurent registered 11 on the night. Dr. Phillips showcased its ability to turn the tide of a game quickly, capitalizing on its length on defense and allowing steals and rebounds on that end to turn into easy buckets in transition. “We’ve got four guys that are about 6-foot-6, and so, sometimes, we’ll put all four of them out there in an extended zone, and it makes it real hard on the offense to pass the ball around,” Long said. “That’s something that we’ll go to every once in a
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Dr. Phillips quarterback Rudy Norwood is focused and helped lead the Panthers to a victory over Tampa-are powerhouse Plant.
DP / 1B DP used a strong defensive performance to defeat visiting Plant, 24-7, in 2012. Dr. Phillips not only achieved the same point total this time around, but the defense was equally impressive with two interceptions by senior safety Khai Perkins, as well as a Kelvin Clue fumble recovery that set up the game’s first points. “This was a big game, because it’s tough going through those guys at Plant,” Wells said. “The things that coach (Robert) Weiner has done over the years makes it a special program, and they just breed confidence in everything that they do.” Dr. Phillips wanted to be physical with Plant, and it was a strategy that helped DP build a 17-0 halftime lead. Kyle Henderson’s 15-yard run came on
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FHSAA CLASS 8A REGION 2 CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS: Manatee vs. Dr. Phillips WHEN: 7:30 p.m., Friday WHERE: Bill Spoone Stadium, 6500 Turkey Lake Road, Orlando TICKETS: $8 at gate THE BUZZ: First-ever playoff meeting between programs will decide which team advances to Final Four in Class 8A. the final play of the first half and represented Plant’s lone first down during the opening 24 minutes. “Our defensive coordinator, Coach (Steve) Breitbeil, does a great job in the weight room
while, but man-to-man will always be our base defense.”
Ocoee edges Edgewater in thriller
It was early in the third quarter and the Edgewater Eagles had pushed their lead over the Ocoee Knights to double-digits, leading 46-35. Things were starting to get away from the Knights, who had led big early before the Eagles fought back to take a halftime lead, but then senior Grant Riller took over. Riller, who signed with College of Charleston last week, scored 14 points in the third quarter alone — part of a game-high effort of 36 points — to help lead Ocoee to a thrilling 71-68 victory in its season-opener on Wednesday night. “That’s what big-time players do — Grant has developed himself into that kind of a big time guy,” Gordon said. “When there’s plays to be made, that’s what big-timelevel players do.” Riller’s tremendous night scoring the basketball was a necessary one, as the senior guard found himself in a duel with Edgewater sophomore Anfernee Simons, who finished with 31 points — 23 of which came in the second quarter. Help for Riller came in the form of 16 points from Vaughn McCall, who last week signed with Flagler College, and 12 points from junior Damerit Brown. It was the Knights’ defense, though, which was able to cool off Simons and some of the Eagles’ other hot hands to help secure the win. “I really felt like it was more of our defensive effort,” Gordon said. “I felt like our younger guys, Eisley Piorter and Damerit Brown, I thought those guys came in and gave us great energy.” Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@wotimes.com. and we continue to lift weights all throughout the season,” Wells said. “We don’t stop in the offseason and it’s a testament to Coach Breitbeil. We roll a lot of players out there where we play probably 25 guys on defense, so we kind of stay fresh that way.” Offensively, Dr. Phillips turned to a running game that proved effective in a comeback win over Bloomingdale the previous week. Senior running back Daquan Isom had touchdown runs of 3 and 39 yards in the first half. Dylan Meeks forced a fumble that Clue recovered at the Plant 9-yard line, and two plays later, Isom scored out of a Wildcat formation. Ethan Shafer added the extra point to give DP a 7-0 lead with 3:28 left in the first quarter. Dr. Phillips had a limited passing game for the second straight week. But, early in the second quarter, Rudy Norwood completed an important 15-yard wide receiver screen to Mike Macon on third down that put the Panthers in position to run a play on fourthand-4 from the Plant 39. Isom got the call and broke through the line, outrunning Plant’s Derrick Baity to the end zone for a 13-0 lead with 9:23 remaining before halftime. Derrick Herron’s big hit on Jordan Reed’s cutback run then forced another three-andout series for Plant, and Dr. Phillips put together a quick drive that resulted in Shafer’s 32-yard field goal at the 5:35 mark. “We told the offensive line and we told the running backs that it wasn’t a secret that Plant is really aggressive and they like to blitz,” Wells said. “They liked to do a lot of things when you spread them out and they’re really good at it. They cause confusion and they go get the quarterback, so we wanted to ground-and-pound and lean on our offensive line and lean on our running
METRO VS. FLORIDA CHALLENGE The schedule for the 2014 Metro vs. Florida Challenge, which will be held at Apopka High School on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday is as follows:
WEDNESDAY 11 a.m.: Jones vs. Orlando Christian Prep 12:15 p.m.: University vs. Father Lopez 1:45 pm.: Ocoee vs. Deltona 3:30 p.m.: Dr. Phillips vs. Spruce Creek 5:15 p.m.: Apopka vs. Liberty 7 p.m.: Evans vs. Bartow 8:30 p.m.: Edgewater vs. Lake Highland Prep
FRIDAY 11 a.m.: Jones vs. Heritage 12:15 p.m.: West Orange vs. Leesburg 1:45 p.m.: Colonial vs. The Master’s Academy 3:30 p.m.: Timber Creek vs. Winter Springs 5:15 p.m.: Freedom vs. Auburndale 7 p.m.: Wekiva vs. Osceola 8:30 p.m.: University vs. The First Academy
SATURDAY 10 a.m.: East River vs. Poinciana 11:15 a.m.: Boone vs. Eustis 12:45 p.m.: Wekiva vs. Haines City 2:15 p.m.: Olympia vs. OCP 4 p.m.: Dr. Phillips vs. Windermere Prep 6 p.m.: Apopka vs. Lake Brantley 8 p.m.: Winter Park vs. Oviedo
backs. That was our game plan tonight.”
SEALING THE DEAL
Plant (10-2) narrowed its deficit to 17-10 with 20 seconds left in the third, but the momentum was short-lived. Isom fielded the ensuing kickoff at the 4-yard line and ran to his right where he eventually picked up a downfield block from Tashaun Lindquist. The end result was a 96-yard touchdown that sank Plant’s chances of a fourth-quarter comeback. Isom, who also had a school-record 99-yard touchdown run against University High on Sept. 26, has 19 total touchdowns this season. “Special teams were huge tonight and probably the play of the game was from Daquan Isom,” Wells said. “I told the guys that Plant is a great team with a great coach, and they will make a play and they will get some momentum. This is high-school football, where it’s all about momentum, and we had it early, but I knew Plant would come back and make a play, and they got it within 1710. But Isom took the kickoff up the sideline, and it was a great call with great blocking.” The physical game did take its toll as senior Jake Barnett (who entered the game as DP’s third-leading tackler with 90) was sidelined in the first quarter with a knee issue, and offensive standout Jaquarius Bargnare suffered an ankle injury late in the second quarter that left the junior on crutches. Nick Smith eventually returned to the field after leaving in the first half, while Norwood came up limping after a 1-yard run early in the fourth quarter. “When you’ve got a long season like this, and you play such a physical style of football, you’re going to get those types of injuries,” Wells said. “But that’s why we play the way we do, so we can get a lot of guys some experience.”
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Upgraded Citrus Bowl revealed The venue, which will host this season’s high school football state championships, is 85% brand new.
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Windermere Prep quarterback Parker Davis, a junior, was named to the SSAC All-Conference First Team.
SSAC awards top players, coaches Several area players were named to All-Conference teams, while local coaches sweapt Coach of the Year awards. The 2014 season for the Sunshine State Athletic Conference is over, but there is still just a bit more recognition to dole out. The independent conference announced its All-Conference First and Second Teams, recently, and several area players from Windermere Prep, CFCA and Legacy Charter were recognized for their impressive efforts on the field. Here are the 2014 SSAC AllConference First and Second Teams:
FIRST TEAM OFFENSE QUARTERBACK: Parker Davis, Windermere Prep RUNNING BACKS: Ojay Cummings, TFA-Leesburg; Dakota Pace, Seven Rivers Christian RECEIVERS: Tyler Flatt, Seffner Chrisitan; T.J. Muscarella, Keswick Christian TIGHT END: Kevin Babich, Windermere Prep OFFENSIVE LINE: James Updike, Legacy Charter; Sam Boles, Community School of Naples; Chris Bergin, Windermere Prep; Zach Rich, Windermere Prep; Erin Collins, Mount Dora Bible; Mark Trotter, Keswick Christian; Gil Kromer, Santa Fe Catholic; Wyatt Knopfke, Saint Stephen’s Episcopal; Zach Skau, Seffner Christian
FIRST TEAM DEFENSE/ SPECIAL TEAMS DEFENSIVE LINE: Chrishon Frazier, Orlando Christian Prep; Gil Kromer, Santa Fe Catholic; Ryan Grosso, Windermere Prep; James Updike, Legacy Charter LINEBACKERS: Dillan Hudson, Legacy Charter; Sandy Edwards, TFA-Leesburg; Trent Puleo, Seffner Christian CORNERBACKS: Robert Brand, Windermere Prep; Stephen Marinas, Orlando Christian Prep SAFETIES: Joe Lang, Community School of Naples;
Joseph Hendricks, Berean Christian KICKER/PUNTER: Rayan Rafae (kicker), Windermere Prep; Matt Gaylord (punter), St. Francis Catholic KICK RETURNER/PUNT RETURNER: Michael Stones (kick returner), Windermere Prep; Stephen Marinas (punt returner), Orlando Christian Prep
SECOND TEAM OFFENSE QUARTERBACK: Chris Mauck, Berean Christian RUNNING BACKS: Marcus Richardson, Seffner Christian; Chris Granjean, Windermere Prep RECEIVERS: Lamar Smith, Mount Dora Bible; Asher Thompson, Keswick Christian; Henry Perry IV, Santa Fe Catholic OFFENSIVE LINE: Robert Crawford, CFCA; Eric Seidelman, Mount Dora Bible; Cole Welter, Mount Dora Bible; Austin Fyke, Berean Christian; J.D. Orltaliz, Orlando Christian Prep
SECOND TEAM DEFENSE/ SPECIAL TEAMS DEFENSIVE LINE: Steven Conway, Mount Dora Bible; Cameron Bedford, TFALeesburg; Jonathan Morales, Faith Christian; Kevince Brown, Orlando Christian Prep; Zack Sableski, Faith Christian LINEBACKERS: Chad Simmons, Mount Dora Bible; Asher Thompson, Keswick Christian; Michael Miller, Berean Christian; Zach Pinto, Zion Lutheran; Tyler Brsigone, Orlando Christian Prep CORNERBACKS: Henry Perry IV, Santa Fe Catholic; Sawyer Losey, Berean Christian SAFETIES: Tyler Flatt, Seffner Christian; Terrance DeAvila, SFCA KICKER/PUNTER: Josh Joy, Keswick Christian RETURNERS: Brian Bone, Mount Dora Bible; Ojay Cummings, TFA-Leesburg
ORLANDO — It has been labeled as a renovation, but with more than 85% of the refurbished Orlando Citrus Bowl being new, it could certainly be argued that the venue itself is new. The venue debuted on Wednesday morning as politicians and figures from around Central Florida converged for the ribbon-cutting for the Orlando Citrus Bowl. The venue hosted its first event on Saturday, the Florida Blue Florida Classic between Florida A&M University and Bethune-Cookman University and will soon host the 2014 FHSAA Football Finals (Dec. 5 to 6 and 12 to 13)
The Orlando Citrus Bowl will host the 2014 FHSAA Football Finals in December. — an event that could have a local presence, because Dr. Phillips is alive in the Class 8A State Playoffs. The new-and-improved Citrus Bowl features wider seats with chair backs in the lower bowl, larger concours-
es, new video displays and expanded concession options, among other improvements. In addition to the Florida Classic and the FHSAA Finals, the venue will host the Russell Athletic Bowl (Dec. 29) and the Buffalo Wild Wings
Citrus Bowl (Jan. 1). Although the Nov. 19 event was its official opening, the venue still is under construction as crews prepare it for Saturday’s game and beyond. Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@wotimes.com.
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Titans, Warriors boys battle to draw The girls teams for Windermere Prep, Dr. Phillips and West Orange all were impressive heading into Thanksgiving break. WINTER GARDEN — A pair of first-half goals was the extent of the scoring Nov. 20 when area boys soccer rivals Olympia and West Orange battled to a 1-1 draw. Anthony Schultes scored for the Warriors, and Alan Frick put one in the back of the net for the Titans. Both teams are off to promising starts and figure to be contenders in Class 5A District 4, so although a win is always the desired outcome, a draw also didn’t hurt either club. “We knew we were in for a fight,” Olympia coach Lou Romao said. “I feel that (our boys) played with every heart, every amount of energy and soul that they had in them.” The Titans are now 3-1-3 after a pair of ties in their past two games, and West Orange is 3-1-2, also with consecutive ties to its credit. Afterward, Warriors coach Scott Fisher said he felt like
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Olympia’s Youlormans Hilaire looks to maneuver past West Orange’s Chase Stellinga. The Warriors and Titans battled to a 1-1 draw on Nov. 20.
his club had missed some opportunities to score an important district and Metro Conference win. “It’s one of those things — when you play rivalry games, they’re always going to be tough,” Fisher said. “I thought, at times, they out-hustled us.”
Windermere Prep girls at 10 wins
The Windermere Prep girls soccer team had its first result that wasn’t a win Nov. 20 — the Lakers battled The First Academy to a 0-0 draw. Nevertheless, Windermere Prep is still undefeated at 100-1. The First Academy is 8-21. Lakers keeper Rachel Saunders had five saves in the contest. Windermere Prep will return to action after the holiday break when it travels to take on Circle Christian at 4 p.m. Dec. 2.
West Orange midfielder Andre Santos looks to let one fly, while Olympia’s Juan Garcia applies defensive pressure. The Warriors and Titans battled to a 1-1 draw on Nov. 20.
West Orange girls still undefeated
The girls soccer team at West Orange blanked Ocoee on Nov. 18, 8-0, to improve to 5-0-3.
Hannah Zoeltsch scored 5 goals for the Warriors. West Orange will return to action Dec. 2 when it hosts Harmony.
DP girls keep streak alive
The Dr. Phillips girls soccer team hasn’t lost since Oct. 30 and hasn’t allowed a goal since Nov. 4. The Panthers (6-2-1) are riding a six-game shutout streak. Most recently, Dr. Phillips went into the Thanksgiving holiday break with a 5-0 win over Lyman on Nov. 20. Prior to that, on Nov. 18, the Panthers beat up on rival Olympia for a 3-0 victory. Junior forward Shae Vevera had all three goals. Sarah Kollas, who had 15 saves against the Titans, has protected the net to perfection for six consecutive games.
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BRYANNA HAMMOND The Olympia Titans girls basketball team is off to a 3-2 start this season and scored an important win against Evans Nov. 20. Leading the way that night was senior Bryanna Hammond. Hammond, who plays forward for the Titans, scored 16 points in Olympia’s 68-39 win.
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BOYS BASKETBALL RETURNS TO HARDWOODS The 2014-15 boys basketball season has begun, and the coverage area for the West Orange Times & Observer is loaded with talented players, dynamic teams and experienced coaches. To help our readers get up to speed in time for some of the exciting winter tournaments and showcases that await us in the coming days and weeks, we have put together a need-toknow collection of information on all eight varsity programs we cover. CENTRAL FLORIDA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Coach: Jonathan McClintock (first year) Current record: 3-0 2013-14 record: 1-24 Key returner: John DaQuila Promising newcomers: Dante Treacy, Jerred Treacy, Ajay Green, Visual Russell Can’t miss game: at Foundation Academy — 5:30 p.m., Jan. 5 Coach says: “This year will hinge upon how quickly young and inexperienced kids can learn a new offensive and defensive system.” Our take: McClintock already appears to have the Eagles on the right track with three early wins with the big question being how far CFCA can progress before district tourney time. Twitter: @cfcaeaglepride (allsports account) DR. PHILLIPS Coach: Anthony Long (13th year) Current record: 2-0 2013-14 record: 20-9 Key returners: Jonathan Laurent, Chaundee Brown, David Stephen Talented newcomers: Malik William, Jaquarius Bargnare Can’t miss game: at Evans — 6 p.m., Jan. 13 Coach says: “With five returning starters and two transfers to bolster the team, we have a strong squad. We need everyone to work together and develop an unselfish chemistry with so many good players.” Our take: With the length and versatility of the athletes at coach Anthony Long’s disposal, Dr. Phillips figures to be one of the elite teams in Central Florida — and the state. Twitter: @DP_Boys_Hoops and @PantherZone (all-sports account) FOUNDATION ACADEMY Coach: Al Peterson Current record: 1-2 2013-14 record: 21-8 Key returners: Taylor Trudeau, Adam Starks Can’t miss game: vs. Orlando Christian Prep — 5:30 p.m., Dec. 9 Our take: Foundation advanced to the regional final in 2013-14 and will look to build upon that success this winter. Twitter: @thefalions (schoolwide, all-sports account) LEGACY CHARTER Coach: Matthew Post (second year) Current record: 0-2 2013-14 record: 12-10 Key returners: Michael Toomer, Dillan Hudson, Kole Enright Talented newcomer: Adam Puebla Can’t miss game: vs. CFCA — 7:30 p.m., Dec. 2 Coach says: “We graduated all five starters from last year. We have also lost three varsity players (two starters) for the season to knee injuries that happened in the fall. With these two things combined, our inexperience will play a key role,
That was a big win over Evans on Nov. 20. How did you feel out there, and how did you think the team performed? I think the team did (well) — we worked as a team; we swung the ball. Everyone just contributed very well. I felt great out there. How do you feel the team has played so far this season? I feel the team chemistry is getting better, and we’re getting better as a team. We just got to know when to come together and how to work as a team. What was your focus during the offseason? I focused on post moves and how to be strong with the ball. I got my form, put my shot right.
toward, I think we will do (well).
games — I think they’re pretty intense.
What’s your favorite thing about playing for Coach Robert Carmody? I love Coach Carmody. I’ve been playing for him since my freshman year. He’s just amazing — he always cares (and) he’s always lifted me up.
What’s your favorite sport at Olympia to support? I go to the boys basketball games. They’re looking good so far. Even though we lost to our rival yesterday, I think they’ll come together as a team and win some games.
Do you think Kevin Durant could beat Lebron James in a game of oneon-one? Of course. Because Kevin Durant is not — I don’t feel like he is as cocky as Lebron James. What’s your favorite sport to watch other than basketball? I like to watch volleyball
and our outcome will be determined on how the boys respond.” Our take: The Eagles will face some adversity early in the season as they look to get their legs under them, with senior Michael Toomer playing a key role. Twitter: @LegacyEagles (allsports account) OCOEE Coach: Rob Gordon (fourth year) Current record: 3-0 2013-14 record: 14-12 Key returners: Grant Riller, Vaughn McCall Talented newcomer: Elie Cadet Can’t miss game: at Evans — 7:30 p.m., Dec. 12 Coach says: “We will rely heavily on guards Grant Riller and Vaughn McCall as well as solid contributions from several other players.” Our take: The Knights have the potential to be very good with one of the area’s best — and perhaps most underrated — players in senior Grant Riller. Vaughn McCall is also a dynamic player and a young cast hopes to improve around them. Twitter: @Ocoeehoops and @OcoeeAthletics (all-sports account) OLYMPIA Coach: Matt Wheeler (first year) Current record: 1-2 2013-14 record: 12-15 Key returners: Scott Barbour, Ricardo Etienne Talented newcomers: Carl Cooper, Dejaun Lockett Can’t miss game: vs. Apopka — 7:30 p.m., Jan. 16 Coach says: “(Our goal is) continued improvement and development of young players.” Our take: The Titans may take some lumps early but have some impressive young prospects who could make them a team to be reckoned
with later in the season. Twitter: @OHSSportsTeams (all-sports account) WEST ORANGE Coach: Eric Jones (10th year) Current record: 2-1 2013-14 record: 11-16 Key returner: Jeremiah Thornton Talented newcomer: Quinton Forrest Can’t miss game: vs. Ocoee — 7:30 p.m., Dec. 17 Our take: The Warriors added Quinton Forrest from Windermere Prep and the talented guard/forward should pair nicely with Jeremiah Thornton. West Orange boasts experienced, physical players who should make the team capable on any given night. Twitter: @WestOrange_OCPS (school-wide, all-sports account) WINDERMERE PREP Coach: Ben Wilson (sixth year) Current record: 2-2 2013-14 record: 20-8 Key returners: Michael Stones, Parker Davis, Matt Hein Talented newcomers: Corbin Merritt, Xion Golding Can’t miss game of the year: vs. Oviedo — 4 p.m., Jan. 10 (game at Orlando Christian Prep’s Showdown in O-Town event) Coach says: “We have an extremely difficult schedule. We are returning four starters, have four seniors, a very talented junior point guard in Parker Davis and two very good sophomores in 6-foot-9 Corbin Merritt and 6-foot-3 combo-guard Xion Golding. We have lots of experience with some great young talent. This is a team that will look to be in the shuffle deep into playoffs.” Our take: The Lakers are loaded with talent and experience, and with the schedule that coach Ben Wilson has put together, they should be plenty battle-tested when district tournament time rolls around. Twitter: @Lakershoops_wps and @WPS_Athletics (allsports account)
What’s your favorite class that you are currently taking? My favorite class is ceramics. What are you interested in terms of studying in college and a potential career path? I will be interested in physical therapy or sports medicine.
Did it feel good to beat a rival when you defeated Dr. Phillips? Yeah, it felt really good to beat our rival.
Vaughn McCall has his defender beat as he elevates for a pretty layup against the Edgewater Eagles.
Which dish are you looking forward to the most on Thanksgiving on Thursday? My grandma’s pumpkin pie — she makes me my own pan every year, and everyone gets mad.
Do you watch a lot of basketball on television? Yeah, I watch a lot of basketball. I watched the (women’s college) game the other night between Stanford and UConn, and it was great. I learned a lot from that game.
Do you have a college in mind that you would like to attend — whether it is for basketball or just as a student? USF (University of South Florida). I like not only the basketball team, but I like the school, itself, like the academics and what I want to major in.
With regards to professional basketball, which team is your favorite team? My favorite team is Oklahoma City, and my favorite player is Kevin Durant.
Is there anywhere you would really like to visit? I really want to visit London. What’s your dream car? A 2015 Mercedes-Benz sedan.
Are you looking forward to a particular game this season? I’m looking forward to (playing) University (on Dec. 5). How far do you think this team can go? I think we can go far. If we keep our team chemistry going, if we stay focused and keep composure on what we’re going
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Ocoee’s Grant Riller has picture-perfect form while letting a 3-pointer fly against Edgewater in the Knights’ home opener.
THREES / 1B great equalizer where there is dramatic size difference between lineups. Perhaps more than in any other sport, up-and-coming youth players mimic what
they see at the professional and college levels, and so it begs the question: Has this trend made its way down to the high school level? “There’s a trickle-down effect, I believe, in college and pros that comes to high school,” Dr. Phillips coach Anthony Long said. “There’s less and less mid-range shooting in college and pros — it’s coming down to the high-school level, too.” Indeed, the decision to let one fly from behind the arc as opposed to two or three feet in front of it is becoming more and more commonplace and, as Ocoee coach Rob Gordon perceives it, is becoming a part of the psyche of today’s ballplayers. “I do think that kids have lost that sense of what a 15foot, 16-foot jump shot really means, and they’d rather squeeze off a 25-footer now,” Gordon said. While up-and-coming ballplayers today seem to have adopted the mentality seen at higher levels, where 3-pointers and layups are believed to be the most effective ways to score by many, high school basketball is still a game where coaches have a higher-than-average amount
of influence. Unlike club and AAU basketball, and similar to college basketball, teams at the highschool level often run very structured sets on offense and defense. So what do high-school coaches think on the matter? That answer varies. “We don’t want our players taking 17-foot jumpers — we’d just prefer it be a 19-foot jumper, a 3-pointer,” Long said. “So we do implement some of that strategy that you see at the college game.” On the other hand, there are coaches such as Gordon who still see tremendous value in the mid-range game. “I really think the midrange game is the lost art in basketball,” Gordon said. “We really work hard with our guys on the mid-range game.” Whatever the philosophy of a given coach or basketball-junkie, there is no denying that the 3-point shot is one of those things in all of sports that has the power to transform momentum and blow the roof off of a gym near you when taken and made at just the right time. Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@wotimes.com.
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Keene’s Pointe home tops weekly sales Only one home sold for more than $1 million last week. The home at 11752 Vinci Drive, in Keene’s Pointe, Windermere, sold Nov. 14, for $1.092 million. Built in 2013, it has four bedrooms, fourand-one-half baths, a pool and 4,107 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $265.89.
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The home at 987 Beach Breeze Drive, Orlando, sold Nov. 20, for $154,000. Built in 1984, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,509 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $102.05.
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The home at 9158 Great Heron Circle, Orlando, sold Nov. 14, for $680,594 (REO/ bank owned). Built in 1993, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 6,136 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $157.07.
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The condo-hotel at 8303 Palm Parkway, No. 122, Orlando, sold Nov. 17, for $67,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2000, it has one bedroom, one bath and 547 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $122.49.
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The home at 7726 Pointe Venezia Drive, Orlando, sold Nov. 14, for $545,000. Built in 2010, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,879 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $189.30.
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The home at 7988 Horse Ferry Road, Orlando, sold Nov. 18, for $447,000. Built in 1999, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,907 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $153.77.
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The home at 1915 Westpointe Circle, Orlando, sold Nov. 14, for $175,000. Built in 1994, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,304 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $134.20.
The condo at 6160 Westgate Drive, No. 304, Orlando, sold Nov. 14, for $40,999 (REO/ bank owned). Built in 1988, it has one bedroom, one bath and 1,228 square feet of living
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The home at 7187 Harbor Heights Circle, Orlando, sold Nov. 14, for $136,000. Built in 1983, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,513 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $89.89.
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The condo at 6154 Westgate Drive, No. 103, Orlando, sold Nov. 14, for $56,000. Built in 1988, it has one bedroom, one bath and 722 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $77.56.
The condo at 3301 Soho St., No. 104, Orlando, sold Nov. 20, for $77,000. Built in 2000, it has one bedroom, one bath and 883 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $87.20.
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The home at 10312 Windermere Chase Blvd., Gotha, sold Nov. 19, for $355,100. Built in 2000, it has five bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths, a pool and 3,255 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $109.09.
The condo at 6010 Westgate Drive, No. 301, Orlando, sold Nov. 17, for $73,500 (REO/ bank owned). Built in 1988, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,515 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $48.51.
The condo at 3398 Greenwich Village Blvd., No. 202, Orlando, sold Nov. 19, for $80,100. Built in 2000, it has one bedroom, one bath and 1,092 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $73.35.
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The home at 3362 Greenwich Village Blvd., No. 203, Orlando, sold Nov. 14, for $100,000. Built in 2000, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,430 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $69.93.
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The home at 9150 Edenshire Circle, Orlando, sold Nov. 20, for $260,000. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,468 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $105.35.
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Nov. 19, for $270,000 (REO/ bank owned). Built in 1990, it has four bedrooms, two-andone-half baths, a pool and 3,115 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $86.68.
The condo at 3224 Dante Drive, No. 106, Orlando, sold Nov. 20, for $140,000 (short sale). Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,206 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $116.09.
BELLE MEADE
The home at 15318 Firelight Drive, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 17, for $434,900. Built in 2009, it has seven bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,612 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $94.30.
ORLA VISTA HEIGHTS
The home at 502 S. Hart Blvd., Orlando, sold Nov. 17, for $92,900 (REO/bank owned). Built in 1989, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,252 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $63.90.
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STONEBRIDGE LAKES
The town house at 6420 Ranelagh Drive, No. 101, Orlando, sold Nov. 19, for $176,000. Built in 2004, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 1,665 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $105.71.
VISTAS AT STONEBRIDGE PLACE
The town house at 6081 Twain St., No. 108, Orlando, sold Nov. 17, for $173,000. Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,665 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $103.90.
MONTVERDE COLINA BAY
The home at 16811 Caravaggio Loop, Montverde, sold Nov. 17, for $496,000. Built in 2014, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 3,704 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $133.91.
GOURD NECK SPRINGS
The home at 16951 Apopka Springs Blvd., Montverde, sold Nov. 20, for $658,000 (short sale). Built in 2007, it has five bedrooms, five-and-one-half baths, a pool and 5,018 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $131.13.
MONTVERDE MOBILE HOME SUBDIVISION
The manufactured home at 17308 Palm Drive, Montverde, sold Nov. 19, for $1,600. Built in 1977, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,344 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $1.19.
OCOEE BORDEAUX
The condo at 1990 Erving Circle, No. 304, Ocoee, sold Nov. 17, for $65,900. Built in 2001, it has two bedrooms, one bath and 969 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $68.01.
BROOKESTONE
The home at 301 Covered Bridge Drive, Ocoee, sold Nov. 17, for $289,500. Built in 2001, it has five bedrooms, three baths and 3,513 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $82.41.
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This custom-built home at 16951 Apopka Spring Blvd., Montverde, in Gourd Lake Springs, sold for $658,000. rooms, two baths, a pool and 1,968 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $92.99. The home at 2039 Applegate Drive, Ocoee, sold Nov. 14, for $173,769 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,274 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $76.42.
RESERVE
The town house at 1332 Glenleigh Drive, Ocoee, sold Nov. 20, for $160,500. Built in 2010, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,774 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $90.47.
TWIN LAKE FOREST
The home at 602 Nicole Blvd., Ocoee, sold Nov. 14, for $60,000 (short sale). Built in 1983, it has two bedrooms, one bath and 1,032 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $58.14.
WELLINGTON PLACE
The home at 1234 Stonewater Circle, Ocoee, sold Nov. 19, for $228,000. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, two-andone-half baths, a pool and 2,192 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $104.01.
WESMERE
The home at 274 Carisbrooke St., Ocoee, sold Nov. 18, for $315,000. Built in 1994, it has four bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,442 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $128.99.
WESTYN BAY
The home at 2791 Cardassi Drive, Ocoee, sold Nov. 17, for $342,500. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, four baths and 3,367 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $101.72. The home at 2550 Azzurra
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BUTLER BAY
The home at 1940 Lake Roberts Court, Windermere, sold Nov. 17, for $875,000. Built in 1997, it has five bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths, a pool and 4,411 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $198.37.
CARRINGTON
The town house at 8722 Via Tavoleria Way, Windermere, sold Nov. 14, for $267,000. Built in 2014, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,976 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $135.12.
GRANDVIEW ISLES
The town house at 10206 Fallsgrove St., Orlando, sold Nov. 17, for $202,000. Built in 2008, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,491 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $135.48.
KEENE’S POINTE
The home at 11238 Macaw Court, Windermere, sold Nov. 14, for $905,000. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, four baths, two half-baths, a pool and 5,859 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $199.87.
LAKE SAWYER SOUTH
The home at 7754 Brofield Ave., Windermere, sold Nov. 14, for $240,000. Built in 2011, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,709 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $140.43.
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The home at 703 Stinnett Drive, Ocoee, sold Nov. 18, for $170,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 1978, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,932 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $87.99.
Drive, Windermere, sold Nov. 20, for $232,000 (short sale). Built in 1987, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths, a pool and 2,026 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $114.51.
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COVENTRY AT OCOEE
The home at 2620 Cedar Bluff Court, Ocoee, sold Nov. 14, for $148,700 (REO/bank owned). Built in 1989, it has four bedrooms, two-and-onehalf baths, a pool and 2,209 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $67.32.
Lane, Ocoee, sold Nov. 20, for $254,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2004, it has five bedrooms, three baths and 3,186 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $79.72.
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The home at 405 Millwood Place, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 19, for $221,465. Built in 2014, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,689 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $131.12.
COVINGTON PARK
The home at 829 Bainbridge Loop, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 14, for $259,900. Built in 2011, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,180 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $119.22.
EMERALD RIDGE
The home at 13208 Sunkiss Loop, Windermere, sold Nov. 18, for $329,000. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,165 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $103.95.
The home at 14626 Tullamore Loop, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 14, for $181,084 (REO/ bank owned). Built in 2004, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,960 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $92.39.
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JOHNS LAKE POINTE
The town house at 13713 Beringer St., Windermere, sold Nov. 18, for $235,000. Built in 2014, it has two bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,913 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $122.84.
WINTER GARDEN ALEXANDER RIDGE
The home at 2250 Romanum Drive, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 17, for $230,790. Built in 2014, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,032 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $113.58.
BANANA BAY ESTATES
The home at 13502 Banana Bay Drive, Winter Garden, sold
The home at 678 Egret Place Drive, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 19, for $351,654. Built in 2014, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 3,098 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $113.51.
LAKE VIEW ADDITION
The home at 309 W. Bay St., Winter Garden, sold Nov. 20, for $227,300. Built in 1928, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,552 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $146.46.
PALISADES
The condo at 14200 Avalon Road, No. 211, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 18, for $82,500. Built in 2008, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,288 square
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TOWNHOMES OF WINTER GARDEN
The town house at 322 Eron Wauy, No. 90, Winter Graden, sold Nov. 19, for $70,000. Built in 1988, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 930 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $75.27.
SIGNATURE LAKES/INDEPENDENCE
The home at 6055 Sunset Isle Drive, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 20, for $309,990. Built in 2013, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,555 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $121.33.
The home at 14535 Old Thicket Terrace, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 17, for $274,900 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 2,791 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $98.50. The town house at 14417 Pleach St., Winter Garden, sold Nov. 17, for $167,000. Built in 2006, it has two bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,448 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $115.33.
STONEYBROOK WEST
The home at 1067 Portmoor Way, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 14, for $275,000. Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,495 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $110.22.
WENTWORTH
The home at 1700 Fritwell Court, Ocoee, sold Nov. 14, for $120,000. Built in 2004, it has two bedrooms, two-and-onehalf baths and 1,254 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $95.69.
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EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE MESSIAH 241 N. Main, Winter Garden Services: 8, 9:30, & 11am, 7pm www.churchofthemessiah.com
CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION
4950 S. Apopka-Vineland Rd. Orlando Sun.Serv 8:30am, 10:30am, 6:30pm. 407876-3480 www.ascension-orlando.org
METHODIST FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
125 N. Lakeview Ave Winter Garden Service Times: 9:00 AM & 11:15 AM www.fumcwg.org 407-656-1135
PRESBYTERIAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE LAKES, USA
Conroy-Windermere Rd. @ Lincoln Ave. Sunday School 9:00AM, Worship 10:30 407-291-2886 Worship on Wed. 7:00 - 7:30 PM “Come hear the Gospel” Rev. Ferdinand Brits www.pcol.org
WINDERMERE UNION CHURCH 10710 Park Ridge-Gotha Rd. Windermere, FL 34786
407-876-2112 Worship times: 9:00am Adult Sunday School 10:00am Worship
www.windermereunion.org
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WEST ORANGE TIMES
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2014
WEST ORANGE
(INCHES)
WEATHER
TUES.
Nov. 18
0.03
WED.
TEMPERATURES
Nov. 19
0.00
Thurs., Nov. 27 Fri., Nov. 28 Sat., Nov. 29 Sun., Nov. 30 Mon., Dec. 1 Tues., Dec. 2 Wed., Dec. 3
THURS. Nov. 20
0.00
FRI.
Nov. 21
0.00
SAT.
HIGH 66 66 72 76 77 77 77
SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Nov. 22
0.04
Thurs., Nov. 27 Fri., Nov. 28 Sat., Nov. 29 Sun., Nov. 30 Mon., Dec. 1 Tues., Dec. 2 Wed., Dec. 3
SUN.
Nov. 23
0.01
MON.
Nov. 24
N/A
NOV.
SUNRISE 6:58 a.m. 6:59 a.m. 7 a.m. 7 a.m. 7:01 a.m. 7:02 a.m. 7:03 a.m.
FRI.
TO DATE 0.62
SAT.
SUNSET 5:30 p.m. 5:29 p.m. 5:29 p.m. 5:29 p.m. 5:29 p.m. 5:29 p.m. 5:29 p.m.
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LOW 44 47 52 59 62 63 63
MOON PHASES
Dec. 6
Dec. 14
(2013: 1.13) Dec. 21
YEAR
TO DATE
41.55 (2013: 49.81)
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
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LOW
LOW
66
72
47
52
76
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Winter Garden resident Stephanie Berry submitted this photo taken from the shore of Lake Apopka. She calls it, “After the Storm.” The West Orange Times & Observer is hosting the weekly contest, and winners will have their photograph featured and receive a $20 prize. To enter, email your photo, along with your name and city and a caption, to aqrhode@wotimes.com; put “I Love West Orange” in the subject line. Winners can pick up their prize at the Times office.
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WHEN DO YOU WANT IT? By Kennety Holt | Edited by Timothy E. Parker
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