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WWII sharpshooter turns 101 Winter Garden veteran Henry Goehres was shipped to the Pacific Theater, where he came face-to-face with combat. SEE PAGE 6.

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Filipe and Priscilla Mina brought Sofia to her first Light Up Winter Garden event.

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cheer last weekend, you didn’t have to look far. With the turn of the calendar

to December, Winter Garden, Ocoee and

Oakland all kicked off the Christmas sea-

The Observer Media Group’s Reindeer Run 5K is Saturday, Dec. 9, at Winter Garden Village at Fowler Groves. Race-day registration and packet pick-up begins at 6 a.m., and the run/walk starts at 7 a.m. The event, presented by the Observer and other sponsors, raises funds for the Reading Reindeer literacy program and this year benefits Oakland Nature Preserve and Nehrling Gardens as they continue to repair the properties damaged by Hurricane Irma. All finishers will receive a medal. Awards will be presented to the top male and female overall and the top male and female masters. Age-group awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers. Cost is $30. Preregister online at trinrun.com. For information, contact Allison Brunelle at (407) 656-2121 or abrunelle@ orangeobserver.com.

Avalon Road expansion delayed until spring 2018 Financing issues have caused another delay in the Avalon Road expansion project.

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Even Oakland Commissioner Rick Polland made sure to sit on Santa’s lap at Light Up Oakland. Left: The Ocoee High School Marching Band performed festive tunes.

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HORIZON WEST Although construction on the Avalon Roadwidening project was originally scheduled to begin in December and be completed in June 2019, construction has been pushed back to spring 2018. The project, which will ulti-

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FRIDAY, DEC. 8

MUSIC ON THE PLAZA 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, at the Plant Street gazebo in downtown Winter Garden. This week’s performer is the Paint It Black Quartet. (407) 656-4111.

SATURDAY, DEC. 9

A DO GOOD CHRISTMAS 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at Do Good Farm, 12423 Marshall Farms Road, Winter Garden. Enjoy an evening of live music, fresh food samples, guided farm tours, giveaways, raffles and more. See how Do Good Farm is feeding neighbors and nations, plus celebrate the opening of the Farm Store. Sign up for a farm tour time at eventbrite.com/e/do-goodfarm-grand-opening-tickets-37775524611. GARDEN CHOIR WINTER CONCERT: HOPE, LIGHT, LOVE 6 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at Ocoee Oaks United Methodist Church, 201 Clarke

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Road, Ocoee. Get into the holiday spirit with this uplifting choral celebration featuring the 100-voice Garden Choir, the new Voci del Cuore select ensemble and Sounds Like Chicken a cappella. Under the direction of Dr. Jeffery Redding. Tickets are $8 to $12. Gardenchoir.com. BOAR’S HEAD PAGEANT 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, and 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, at Oakland Presbyterian Church, 218 E. Oakland Ave. A Medieval celebration of the birth of Christ, this musical production tells the story of Jesus’s birth using the time-period pageantry of the mid-14th century. Pageantry features musical performers, traditional songs and elaborate period costumes and includes a worship service. The feast will include many traditional foods such as plum pudding, mince pie and a boar’s head. Reserved seats are available for a $10 dona-

tion. For tickets and information, call (407) 656-4452 or go to oaklandpres.org. Tickets also are available at the church. CHRISTMAS PROGRAM 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, and 6 p.m. Dec. 10, at Beulah Baptist Church, 671 Beulah Road, Winter Garden. Enjoy an evening of Christmas music led by Lynn Bowman, plus a time for refreshments. Admission is free. (407) 656-3342. HOLIDAY CRAFTING AND TREE-TRIMMING PARTY Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at 13790 Bridgewater Crossings Blvd., #1080, Windermere. Help decorate the community Christmas tree. Children can enjoy a special surprise, cookies and hot cocoa, a holiday scavenger hunt and ornamentdecorating. Businesses are being asked to donate a small item or gift card to be placed on the tree, which will be donated to The Sheridan of Windermere. Proceeds benefit Matthew’s Hope homeless ministry. info@ horizonwesthappenings.com. NEHRLING GARDENS AMARYLLIS FESTIVAL 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at Nehrling Gardens, 2267 Hempel Ave., Gotha. The 6th annual

nature-themed community event will feature a variety of amaryllis bulbs for purchase, family photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, live music, naturethemed vendors, food, a gift shop, silent auction and ecoactivities for children. There will also be a focus on “Be the Gift,” and Nehrling will collect toys and food for local charities. Free admission. (407) 445-9977, nehrlinggardens.org. CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSPECTION 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Ocoee Police Department, 646 Ocoee Commerce Parkway. Make sure your child safety seat is installed properly. Appointments can be made by contacting Officer Patera Scott-Marsh at (407) 554-7204 or patera.scott@ocoee.org or Lt. Scott Nylander at (407) 5547104 or snylander@ocoee.org. STUFF THE POLICE CAR 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at Walmart, 10500 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee. The Ocoee Police Department is holding the annual toy drive event to benefit the Toys for Kids in Need program. The public is invited to donate a new, unwrapped toy so Ocoee children can have a better Christmas. (407) 905-3160.

MONDAY, DEC. 11

RAILWAY SOCIETY 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, at the Central Florida Railroad Museum, 101 S. Boyd St., Winter Garden. The Central Florida Railway Historical Society is hosting the meeting. “The Orange Belt Railway History” will be presented by Ken Murdock. Free. (407) 656-0559

THURSDAY, DEC. 14

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, December 14, in the Attic (second floor) of Building C at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando. This support group is for cancer fighters, survivors, caregivers, spouses and partners. This meeting is a holiday potluck and to discuss programming for 2018. Email care@st.lukes.org or call (407) 876-4991, Ext. 262, to register. COOKIE DECORATING 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Frosting, sprinkles, candy and cookies … what more could you want?! Stop in and express your creativity by decorating a sugary treat. Enjoy the best part of all, eating it. Ages 6 to 18. (407) 835-7323.

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CHIEF COMPETITOR Recent Ocoee High graduate Tom Wilson — perhaps better known as his gamertag Saiyan — became a professional Halo 5 player for Luminosity Gaming in February. DANIELLE HENDRIX BLACK TIE EDITOR OCOEE There’s a saying: “Do what

you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” And for recent Ocoee High graduate Tom Wilson, that statement rings especially true right now: He’s been able to turn his love for the Halo video games into a job. Wilson — better known in the gaming community by his gamertag, Saiyan — became a pro Halo 5 gamer for professional esports video game organization Luminosity Gaming in February. But the 18-year-old’s history with the game goes back several years. “My big brother got me into it,” Wilson said. “I started playing when I was 4, playing the first Halo with him. Now we’re up to Halo 5, but he was always a big gamer and he got me into it. I’ve always been a fan of Halo but didn’t start getting into competitive play until a year ago.”

Although he’s played the game for years, he started getting serious about it in summer 2016, during his search for a job. The market for summer jobs was tough, so he decided to spend his free time getting better at the game. The key is to play often — and play well. “A lot of it just comes to playing a lot, and people recognize the talent,” he said. “I was in the amateur tier when I first started playing and then was playing a lot of online multiplayer. People start to notice if you’re consisting playing well online. That brings attention to you.” Wilson moved from the amateur to the pro ranks in February after consistently playing well enough to be picked up by Luminosity. Currently, he is under a yearlong contract with the company and plays the game with his teammates, occasionally traveling for large-scale competitions. “They have many different teams in other games as well, so they make money off having teams placing well,” he said. “They receive a percentage of what we earn. They’re organizations we play under and represent. It’s a job because I make money as a salary.” He also earns money from the competitions. The weekend of Oct. 20, he traveled to Denver for one, coming back with $2,500.

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Recent Ocoee High graduate Tom Wilson is a professional Halo 5 gamer for Luminosity Gaming, competing under the gamertag Saiyan.

TOM’S TIPS 1. Accept all criticisms. 2. Watch your own game play. “You can pinpoint things you can improve on yourself, and it can give you a better idea of understanding what other people are pointing out to you,” Wilson said. 3. Try to learn from the best. “That’s what I was doing a lot. I would watch streams and watch other top players play and see what made their game stand out,” Wilson said. THE SETUP Here are Wilson’s recommendations for a basic gaming setup. n Stand-alone PC n MixAmp to control audio n Astro, HyperX or Turtle Beach headset n Scuf Gaming controller n Monitor with a high refresh rate or low input lag n Consistent Wi-Fi

Many gamers will watch livestreams of the players they admire to figure out how they play and learn from them. Players can study each other and look for qualities they want to implement for themselves. The game requires a wealth of mental skill, as well as good dexterity to move around the controllers. “Halo usually takes a bit more skill in the way of how hard it is to kill someone in the game,” he said. “There’s more strategy there, and it’s much more team oriented. There’s a lot of focus on individual skill, but the best kind of gameplay and teams are going to be those that work together.” BALANCING ACT

It’s also a commitment of both time and funds. Good setups cost money, and getting better at the game doesn’t happen overnight. Wilson practices a minimum of three hours per day, while balancing classes at the University of Central Florida, where he is studying chemistry. “I pretty much am among the top players of this game, so I’m constantly practicing,” he said. “It’s my job. … We do have set scrimmages against other teams, because it’s not just myself, it’s

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When RaceTrac wanted to build in the town of Oakland eight years ago, the applicant and principals couldn’t get on board with the town’s Gateway Corridor Overlay guidelines, which are strictly written and leave little room for negotiation. RaceTrac is back, trying once again to bring its market and service station to Oakland. The gateway design rules apply to West Colonial Drive, where RaceTrac wants to build on a 16-acre tract at the intersection with Remington Road. RaceTrac representatives attended the Nov. 28 Oakland Town Commission meeting to discuss the details that appeared to be stalling town approval. The client is proposing a Planned-Unit Development of six lots, eight buildings and 50,000 square feet of floor area. RaceTrac properties typically include a single, large, red canopy and service island; diamondshaped columns by the gas pumps; brick-and-stone buildings; and a 175-square-foot roadside sign. Oakland’s guidelines call for two shorter canopies, squared-off columns, all-brick buildings and a 48-square-foot monument sign. Another issue is the architecture on the main building. The town had recommended four different traditional architectural options and several awning options. Mayor Kathy Stark was adamant the building have a more historical look. In a memo to the commission, Town Manager Dennis Foltz wrote: “Not only is this the seminal commercial development utilizing the new Gateway Corridor criteria — and, thus, sets a design standard that will assist in future development along (State Road) 50 — it also sends a message to developers and residents that the town of Oakland means business and that it intends to maintain the character of our town and protect the residents’s desire to not be ‘anywhere USA.’” The commission tabled its vote on the first reading of the ordinance until Dec. 12.

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YMCA Adventure Guides wave hello to the Winter Garden parade’s judges.

Advertising Executives Michelle Gentry,

Mason and Derek Houghton loved sitting by the Christmas tree at Light Up Winter Garden.

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The fun began Friday, Dec. 1, when the city of Winter Garden kicked off its festivities with the 30th annual Light Up Winter Garden. The event began with a special ceremony filled with traditional Christmas hymns and a candle lighting before the tree and street lighting were flipped on. Kids got to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, sled down an ice slope and make crafts, while vendors had their booths open for perusing. The next day, the Christmas spirit took to the streets as both Winter Garden and Ocoee hosted their respective Christmas parade. The Winter Garden parade featured dozens of holiday-themed creative floats,

Ocoee residents delighted in the artificial snow in front of the Withers-Maguire House.

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Jayla Brown, 3, got her face painted by Angie Martin at Light Up Oakland.

singers and dancers who paraded down Dillard and Plant streets performing for the judges and throwing candy to the hundreds of attendees. And just a few miles away, community leaders, politicians and local organizations gathered to spread Christmas cheer during the city of Ocoee’s annual Christmas parade. Participants ranged from Ocoee Mayor Rusty Johnson and city commissioners to girl scouts, marching bands and motorcyclists. Spectators along the route waved and cheered as they collected beads and candy from those in the parade. Later that night, Ocoee was all aglow during its fifth annual Ocoee Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. Visitors were given the opportunity to visit Mrs. and Mr. Claus, take pony rides, get their faces painted and take tours of the Withers-Maguire House. Nearby, Oakland residents also had a chance to meet Santa and view Christmas lights with their family and friends at Oakland’s Santa Day & Sing-Along on Saturday, Dec. 2. — GABBY BAQUERO, TIM FREED AND DANIELLE HENDRIX

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Santa Claus himself arrived in his sleigh toward the end of the Ocoee parade.

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mately widen 3.66 miles of Avalon Road, is divided into four segments beginning just north of Schofield Road and ending on the south leg of Loop Road. Brian Sanders, a chief planner at the Orange County Transportation Planning Division, said construction on segments two through four of the project is anticipated to start around March at the earliest. The widening of Avalon Road

from the current two lanes to four 12-foot wide lanes — which will cost an estimated total of about $16 million — is a partnership project with DR Horton Homes that will be funded by a variety of credits. In a partnership project, there is an agreement between private developers and the county that provides the county with a means for financing transportation network improvements and obtaining right-of-way in exchange for impact fee credits for the private

developers, he said. “All the roads in Horizon West are in our long-range transportation plan … and in this particular area (Village H), these are what we call partnership projects,” Sanders said. “With partnership projects, the county does not budget a capital-improvement project in there. So, in other words, those aren’t funded with cash dollars — they’re funded using transportation impact fee credits, or trips, or concurrency (mitigation fees). Each development that comes in

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generates an estimated number of vehicle trips, and we’re able to assign a dollar value for those trips.” Segment one, which spans one mile from Schofield Road to Old YMCA Road, is not included in the construction phase set to begin in spring. Design has been completed, but the developer has stated it is not ready to move forward with construction, Sanders said.

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enry Goehres was 25 years old and working as a welder in the steel mills of Pennsylvania when he was drafted into the U.S. Army on Dec. 7, 1941 — Pearl Harbor Day. He completed his basic training in Texas and was assigned to fight in the European Theater of World War II. Classified as a sharpshooter, a job that requires perfect eyesight, Goehres was preparing to leave for Europe when doctors checked his eyes and informed him he needed a new prescription for his glasses. His unit went without him, so he was reassigned and sent to the island of Luzon in the northern Philippines, then a U.S. commonwealth. He recalls fondly a stopover in New Guinea when he recognized his brother George’s troop ship in the harbor. Moments later, he was face-to-face with his brother, 9,000 miles from home in the middle of World War II. The Winter Garden veteran — a private first class — turned 101 this week. Although most of his war memories have faded with time, he remembers being in combat in an infantry division. “I didn’t kill anyone,” he said matter-of-factly. “Just (hit) an arm or leg, that’s all.” When he was discharged in February 1946, he returned to his birthplace of Johnstown, Penn-

sylvania, and resumed his welding position at the steel mill, building railroad cars. His career there lasted 43 years. In that time, he met and married his wife of more than 54 years, Mildred, and they had a son and a daughter. Goehres also has six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Goehres said he wanted to go to college to be a history teacher, but his family lacked the funds. He did, however, teach Sunday school at his church for 72 years. Eleven years ago, he moved from Pennsylvania to Florida to live with his daughter, Ruth Oyler. They have lived in Winter Garden for seven years. Goehres’s parents immigrated from Germany before he was born. He grew up with the German language spoken in his home and learned English once he attended school. When relatives in Germany wrote letters to America, Goehres translated them for his younger family members who didn’t know the ancestral language. The 101-year-old always has been a sports fan and has remained true to his Pennsylvania teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers. As a child, he remembers listening to the baseball games on the radio. In later years, he attended the games. Oyler said her father remained active until he was 90, keeping up with his vegetable garden, mowing the yard, cleaning his house gutters and washing his car on Saturday mornings.

World War II veteran Henry Goehres, of Winter Garden, turned 101 on Dec. 4. Photo by Amy Quesinberry

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Henry Goehres, right, served in the Philippines with the U.S. Army during World War II.

Now, he spends his time reading magazines such as “Guideposts” and “Readers’ Digest” and watching game shows like “Jeopardy” and “Wheel of Fortune.” For his milestone 100th birthday, his church, Lutheran Church People of Faith, held a huge celebration bash and everyone who attended wore a hat in his hon-

or. Anyone who knows Goehres knows he is never without his fedora. This year was a little more subdued, with a celebratory meal in his honor. When asked what he wanted for his birthday, he said, with a smile on his face, “I want to be happy.”

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t was a night of ice and fire during the Benji Watson Cancer Foundation’s seventh annual fundraiser Saturday, Dec. 2. The Fire and Ice benefit, held at The Veranda at Thornton Park, lived up to its name with cool drinks and a trio of fire performers that dazzled the crowd. College Park native Benjamin Watson was diagnosed with pediatric cancer when he was 14, and after overcoming the disease, started the foundation to raise money for other children suffering from pediatric cancer. Guests bid on autographed sports paraphernalia and VIP tickets to the “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” at the silent and live auctions. Watson also sang a few songs for the crowd as the night came to a close.

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For the residents on River Grass Lane, in Winter Garden’s Covington Chase community, the tradition gets bigger each year. The idea started in 2015, when neighbors Scott Egan and Jamie LoFiego collaborated for a twohome Christmas light show they debuted on Thanksgiving night. The next year, there were six houses connected. This year, even more homes joined the lights party, for a total of 10 homes participating in the holiday spectacular. Three more already have committed to joining in 2018. Think Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights, for years on display at Disney’s Hollywood Studios — but on a smaller scale. The entire program is turned on at Egan’s house. He and LoFiego created a syncing template and got to work on the programming. “One song can take up to six or seven hours — if you want to have the beats and the palm

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The home at 1287 Vickers Lake Drive, Ocoee, sold Nov. 27, for $330,000. Built in 1995, it has five bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,906 square feet. The price per square foot is $84.49. WESMERE

The home at 137 Carisbrooke St., Ocoee, sold Nov. 30, for $330,000. Built in 1993, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,488 square feet. The price per square foot is $132.64. WESTYN BAY

The home at 557 Palio Court, Ocoee, sold Nov. 30, for $352,000. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, two-and-onehalf baths, a pool and 3,108 square feet. The price per square foot is $113.26.

WINTER GARDEN FULLERS OAK

The home at 1785 Fullers Oak Loop, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 21, for $433,000. Built in 2017, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 3,017 square feet. The price per square foot is $143.52. JOHNS LAKE POINTE

The home at 15224 Heron Hideaway Circle, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 17, for $427,500. Built in 2012, it has six bedrooms, four baths and 4,176 square feet. The price per square foot is $102.37.

The home at 17200 Marsh Road, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 30, for $370,000. Built in 1952, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,268 square feet on 2.63 acres. The price per square foot is $291.80. LAKE AVALON GROVES

The home at 3157 Avalon Road, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 22, for $420,000. Built in 1989, it has four bedrooms, four baths and 2,539 square feet on 2.07 acres. The price per square foot is $165.42. LAKE AVALON HEIGHTS

The home at 17513 Seidner Road, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 30, for $400,000. Built in 1967, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,568 square feet. The price per square foot is $255.10. OAKLAND PARK

The home at 930 Kershaw Drive, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 29, for $525,000. Built in 2013, it has four bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 3,123 square feet. The price per square foot is $168.11. STONEYBROOK WEST

The home at 1301 Marble Crest Way, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 21, for $450,500. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,831 square feet. The price per square foot is $117.59. WINTERMERE POINTE

The home at 2509 Prairie View Drive, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 27, for $350,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2003, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 2,782 square feet. The price per square foot is $125.81.

three bedrooms, two baths and 2,135 square feet. The price per square foot is $162.80.

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The home at 531 Belle Fern Court, Ocoee, sold Nov. 28, for $430,000. Built in 2013, it has five bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths and 4,867 square feet. The price per square foot is $88.35.

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The home at 3548 Macauley Court, Ocoee, sold Dec. 1, for $329,990. Built in 2006, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 3,062 square feet. The price per square foot is $107.77.

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