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The new Melts on Main Street serves up grilled cheese, tomato soup, snacks and chili dogs, all with a 1970s flair. PAGE 8

COOL TEMPS, COOLER CRAFTS

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William Neil Asma and Sarah Ann Moore

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Nathaniel Ardaman, 3, did crafts with his grandparents Colleen and Asim at Winter Garden’s Halloweenfest Oct. 31.

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The Reading Reindeer is collecting children’s books for its 18th year in West Orange County.

The city of Winter Garden is sponsoring a Thanksgiving food basket drive for the West Orange Christian Service Center. To get involved, contact the Service Center at (407) 656-6678.

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W.G. holding Thanksgiving food basket drive

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AMY QUESINBERRY RHODE WEST ORANGE The West Orange Times’ Reading Reindeer is back this year and is out in the community collecting new books to be shared with local children at Christmastime. The West Orange Times & Observer and Windermere Observer again are partner-

Thomas and Sally Moore, of Sanford, announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Ann, to William Neil Asma, son of Mary Beth and Bill Asma, of Winter Garden. Sarah is the granddaughter of Camille Moore, the late Lee P. and Ann Wiggins Moore and the late Domingo and Sally Peralta. She is a graduate of the University of Florida and the University of Florida Levin School of Law. She practices law in Orlando. Neil is the grandson of Mary Ann and the late Charles W. McMillan and Alberdina and the late Neil Asma. He is a graduate of Washington and Lee University and Rollins College Crummer School of Business. He is employed by Toole’s ACE Hardware. A wedding is planned for 2016.

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Wielding a giant pair of scissors, Willie Welch cut the ribbon with other dignitaries to dedicate the new playground at the park near his home in 2014.

eggy Welch remembers the day she met her future husband. She was attending a program at her church in Winter Garden, Tildenville Missionary Baptist, and the musical guest was an Orlando church choir. Willie Welch was among the singers; he caught her eye, and the two single parents hit it off, she said. PAGE 4

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THURSDAY, NOV. 5

OCOEE HIGH FINANCIAL AID NIGHT 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, in the Ocoee High auditorium, 1925 Ocoee Crown Point Parkway. Ninth- through 12th-grade students and parents can get information on the Federal Student Aid program and how to find money to help pay for college. For details, call (407) 905-3032. “BORN TO RIDE” OPENING RECEPTION 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at the WGHF History Research and Education Center, 21 E. Plant St., Winter Garden. American landscapes as viewed from the open road and motorcycle-related art. Exhibition runs until Jan. 3. There is no charge. For information, call (407) 656-3244. ADULT COLORING 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Coloring supplies are provided, but attendees

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2015 can bring their own. For ages 18 and up. Call (407) 835-7323 for information. MAXIMIZE SOCIAL SECURITY 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Get assistance in deciding when and how to use Social Security benefits, how to avoid being taxed and how to maximize benefits. For more information, visit coffeusa.org. WOMAN’S CLUB OF OCOEE BUNCO FUNDRAISER 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Woman’s Club of Ocoee Clubhouse, 4 N. Lakewood Ave. Tickets are $10. There will be snacks, refreshments and prizes. All proceeds benefit the club’s projects. To reserve a ticket, contact Teresa at (407) 579-7977.

FRIDAY, NOV. 6

ACTIVE 50+ CRAFT FAIR 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at the Jessie Brock Community

Center, 310 N. Dillard St., Winter Garden. Vendors ages 50 and older can sell their handmade items, including baby and doll items; knitting and tatting; jewelry; handbags and painted items. For details, call Eric at (407) 656-4155. CALVARY FALL FESTIVAL 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Calvary Baptist Church, 631 S. Dillard St., Winter Garden. Enjoy carnival games, prizes, hot dogs, beverages, bounce houses and snacks. Activities are free. For details, call (407) 656-3001 or go to cbwg.org.

SATURDAY, NOV. 7

OCOEE LIONS CLUB TURKEY SHOOT Signups start at 8 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 7, next to the West Orange Girls Club, 881 OcoeeApopka Road, Ocoee. Cost is $3.50 per round. There will be a concession stand and a 50/50 raffle. For details, call Steven VanVarick at (321) 354-8796. HOLY FAMILY FLEA MARKET 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, and Sunday, Nov. 8, at Holy Family Catholic Church’s Social Hall, 5125 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando. Hosted by the St. Martin de Porres Circle. Admission is free. For information, call the church office (407) 876-2211.

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OCOEE FOUNDERS’ DAY POKER RUN Registration at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Rawhide Steakhouse & Saloon, 9467 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee. The 14th annual event is for motorcycles and classic cars. The first bike and car are out at 10 a.m., and the last are at 11. There are prizes for the top three hands. Entry fee is $10 for the first hand and $5 for each additional. For information, call (407) 554-7197. 9TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN CLERMONT ART FESTIVAL 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, in downtown Clermont, along West Montrose Street. Event includes artists and crafters, music, dance, mimes, gourmet food trucks, festival food and a KidsZone. For details, go to clermontdowntownpartnership.com. FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Enjoy a short talk on the meaning of Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, by Prem Persaud. Plus, make craft diyas out of Play-Doh. For more, call (407) 835-7323. SUNDAY, NOV. 8 A TASTE OF DR. PHILLIPS 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at

7924 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando. Hosted by Rotary Club of Dr. Phillips, the event has unlimited samples from more than 20 area restaurants, as well as auction items, while helping local charities. To buy tickets, go to atasteofdoctorphillips.com. SOUTHERN GOSPEL CONCERT 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at Temple Free Will Baptist Church, 1208 E. Story Road, Winter Garden. The Williamsons will perform their style of Southern gospel. A love offering will be collected. For information, call (407) 656-7715.

MONDAY, NOV. 9

WONDER WORKS 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Explore science, technology, engineering and math through play and books. Ages 3-5. Seating is limited. Preregister by calling (407) 835-7323.

TUESDAY, NOV. 10

AARP CARFIT PROGRAM 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard St., Winter Garden. This free program offers elders a chance to check how well their vehicles “fit” them. Call (407) 656-4155 to schedule an appointment.

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OAKLAND By doctors’ accounts, Luke Rosser was so sick he should have been in a coma; most people in his severe condition would have been unable to walk into the emergency room on that February day. While doctors were running tests to determine what was wrong with him, his mother was worrying that he had the flu and that she should have kept him from competing in the swim meet. But it was Luke’s athleticism that actually saved his life, Meredith Rosser said. Luke was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. His blood glucose sugar was higher than 1,400 — normal is around 100 — and his blood was at acidic levels when he arrived at the hospital. This came as a shock to the Oakland family, because there is no history of type 1 diabetes — or any autoimmune disease — in Meredith or Steve Rosser’s families. However, it didn’t stop Luke from competing in swim meets and triathlons — something he has done for about five years. He just has to take extra precautions, such as checking his blood sugar before and after his races and sometimes even giving himself injections during a race. “Luke has certainly embraced the challenge of monitoring his diagnosis during his training,” said Bill Kuminka, Luke’s swim

coach at the National Training Center in Clermont. “His ability to transition into the maintenance of the diabetes, make the necessary modifications in his lifestyle and diet and continue to train and excel in his sport has been very inspirational. It’s a great story about how the resilience of a young man and the benefits of nutrition and exercise can be used to live a healthy lifestyle in spite of a diagnosis such as diabetes.” In August, Luke placed eighth in his age group, and 34th out of 291 overall, at the USA Triathlon Youth and Junior 2015 Championship held in Ohio. He is determined to show there are no limits when living with type 1 diabetes, and he hopes to reach the No. 1 spot next year. Meredith Rosser home-schools her three children, Luke, Jack, 11, and Andrew, 16, and has always made sure they had plenty of physical activities to balance the education they received. After Luke received his diagnosis, he said he wanted to quit racing because he felt embarrassed and isolated — until he met Chris Clark, the first type 1 diabetic to finish the Ultraman Triathlon. That meeting changed Luke’s outlook, and this week he shared his story with another homeschool group. His new attitude is this: “We’re just going to overcome this.” INTRODUCING LEGISLATION

Athleticism saved Luke’s life, and the family is trying to share

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Luke Rosser, 13, is attacking his type 1 diabetes with proper eating, precautions and plenty of athletics. COMMUNITY EDITOR

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Luke Rosser, 13, is evidence you can live an athletic life with type 1 diabetes. Doctors say exercise actually saved his life.

his story and the benefits of staying active. “I don’t know where we would be if he wasn’t active,” Meredith Rosser said. “A lot of kids don’t have any level of activity, and the school system is taking P.E. out of the schools.” The family’s plan is two-fold: Bring a physical-education curriculum back to all schools and make blood-sugar testing mandatory at every child’s well and sick visits with the pediatrician. “It’s a single finger-prick test,” Meredith Rosser said. “If they do this at well visits, then there’s a pattern. … It should be routine to test the blood sugar.” Earlier this month, North Carolina legislators passed Reegan’s Rule, a bill promoting diabetes screening for infants and toddlers, following 16-month-old Reegan Karice Oxendine’s death from undiagnosed type 1 diabetes. “We’re not going to stop until we get what we want implemented in the United States,” Meredith Rosser said. Their first plan of action is lobbying in Lake and Orange counties. “Everyone talks about, ‘Be the

change,’” she said. “We want to be that change. We want to be the positive change. We want to change legislation and what’s happening in the health care system.” WALKING FOR AWARENESS

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and the Rossers are participating in the upcoming 2015 Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes, the American Diabetes Association’s signature event. It starts at 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake, 3401 S. Hiawassee Road, Orlando. This year’s theme is superheroes, and anyone wanting to participate with Team Luke for T1D or to make a donation can contact Meredith Rosser at supermom373@mac.com. Meredith Rosser stressed the event is not a race but rather a simple a two-mile walk to spread awareness of diabetes. “Our platform is simple — just get out and be active,” she said. Contact Amy Quesinberry Rhode at aqrhode@wotimes.com.

Army veteran and Ocoee resident Robert F. Hartley will address the crowd at the city of Ocoee’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11. The program takes place at Bill Breeze Park, 125 N. Lakeshore Drive. The keynote speaker is a retired Army chief warrant officer. He served 22 years of active duty service and two combat tours of duty in Vietnam as an attack helicopter pilot. He is highly decorated, and his awards include the Distinguished Flying Cross, two Bronze Star Medals, two Meritorious Service Medals and 38 Air Medals. He is a certified airline captain and has accumulated more than 14,000 hours of flight time during his aviation career. Hartley has written a book about his wartime experiences in Vietnam: “Gunship Pilot: An Attack Helicopter Warrior Remembers Vietnam.” It covers his first tour of duty, 1968-69; he arrived right after the Tet Offensive, which was one of the largest military campaigns of the war. His book begins with a 200-helicopter mission along the Ho Chi Minh Trail. The veteran will be available to sign copies of his book after the Veterans Day ceremony. The tribute in Ocoee will include song selections by Theresa Rosenberg, city of Ocoee; music played by the Ocoee Middle School band; and flag presentations by the Ocoee High School Junior ROTC Color Guard and the Ocoee Police Department Honor Guard. The public is invited to attend. For more information, call the city of Ocoee at (407) 905-3100.

Thompson challenges Demings, Webster for U.S. House seat State Sen. Geraldine Thompson would have to beat former Orlando Police Chief Val Demings in the Democratic primary to face incumbent Rep. Daniel Webster in the general election. ZAK KERR STAFF WRITER

For District 12 State Sen. Geraldine Thompson, who represents much of West Orange County as part of her district, her decision to run for the seat of Florida’s 10th District in the U.S. House of Representatives was based in large part on the shiftThompson ing maps of Florida districts. “I decided in July when I realized that the Senate maps were going to be redrawn,” she said. “All 40 of the senators would have different districts, perhaps, than what we currently have, and this

would be the third (cycle) in a row that I would have to run.” When Thompson saw her whole Florida Senate district was within the newly drawn U.S. House District 10, she thought one way or the other she would have to run and chose to run for Congress, she said. Thompson’s main challenge in the Democratic primary should be former Orlando Police Chief Val Demings, who ran against Republican incumbent Daniel Webster in 2012 and lost by just 3.58%. Although no primary challenger for Webster has yet emerged, political newcomers Angel Vega and Fatima Fahmy also have emerged to vie for the Democratic nomination. If elected, the first issue

Thompson said she would address would be criminal justice reform, particularly related to nonviolent offenders. “We need to untie the hands of our judiciary and give them more discretion in terms of sentencing, and President Obama has already begun the effort to reform the criminal justice system,” Thompson said. “We have many people who are incarcerated for nonviolent offenses, and it costs the state and the federal government a great deal of money to keep these individuals incarcerated.” Thompson said she would want to help reshape programs that help nonviolent offenders reenter society, as well as the costs of tertiary education. “As a former educator, I know that a lot of our students who go to colleges come out crippled with just tremendous debt, and I want to see community college be free,” she said. “From there, people can go on to the last two years, and they would not come out with

the kind of debt they have now.” Regulating loans and organizations dealing with student loans would be part of that agenda, she said. With Lake Apopka in mind, Thompson wants to support farm workers past and present, who have picked crops treated with chemicals such as DDT and suffered awful illnesses as a result, she said. “They have incidences in (Apopka) of lupus, and people are dying,” Thompson said. “They have chronic kidney ailments; a lot of them are on dialysis. I would want to work on the federal level with the Environmental Protection Agency to see what has the effect been of exposure to these pesticides, to try to get some help for these former farm workers. I’ve already asked the Florida Department of Health to take a look at it.” Much money has gone toward pesticide research, with findings such as three-eyed alligators and

slews of dead birds and fishes, but not much has been done for the people, she said. Combined with her nearly 10 years of political experience at the Florida state level, these ideas set Thompson apart from competitors within a continuation of community service that began long before political office, she said. She also feels she best reflects the district based on experience in socioeconomic classes of all kinds, from emerging from a lowincome start to becoming a college graduate and relating to all her constituencies, she said. “I think I have a cross-cultural kind of competency that allows me to connect with individuals and to find out what their concerns and needs are, and then to place myself in their positions, because I have lived that kind of life,” Thompson said. “That is my experience.” Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@wotimes.com

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ing with Just 1 Book, an Orange County nonprofit started in 2010 by Sarah Dewitz. New books suitable for children from infancy through middle school are accepted for this literacy project. Last year, Reading Reindeer distributed more than 4,000 books; this year’s goal is 5,000. They are distributed to 16 organizations: Edgewood Children’s Ranch, Maxey Community Center, Winter Garden Children’s Health Center, Migrant Early Education Program of Orange County Public Schools, Matthew’s Hope, West Orange Neighborhood Center for Families, Play and Learn Day School, Resurrection Catholic Church, St. Jude Catholic Church, Head Start and prekindergarten program at Maxey Elementary School, Center for Drug-Free Living, Docs for Tots at Health Central, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Winter Garden and the Ocoee and Winter Garden police departments’ toy-giveaway programs and the children served by the West Orange Christian Service Center. Reading Reindeer started in 1998. Community support has enabled Reading Reindeer to bring new books to close to 50,000 children. Through cash donations, this program also provides a new copy of “Dr. Seuss’ ABCs” to the parents of each baby born at Health Central throughout the year. The community is invited to join the effort to improve literacy levels in West Orange County. Checks payable to Reading Reindeer also can be mailed to the newspaper’s office, 720 S. Dillard St., Winter Garden, Florida 34787. This year’s campaign ends Dec. 11, and new books will be accepted until that date. Erin Bailey is coordinating the program and can be reached at (407) 656-2121 or erin@goldenfoxevents.com. Contact Amy Quesinberry Rhode at aqrhode@wotimes.com.

TO DONATE Donations to Reading Reindeer can be taken to the following locations: WINTER GARDEN Axum Coffee, 146 W. Plant St., No. 110 First Baptist Church, 125 E. Plant St. Winter Garden Branch Library, 805 E. Plant St. West Orange Chamber of Commerce, 12184 W. Colonial Drive West Orange Times & Observer, 720 S. Dillard St. OCOEE House Blend Café, 10730 W. Colonial Drive Ocoee Book Rack, 125 W. McKey St. West Oaks Library, 1821 E Silver Star Road WINDERMERE Dixie Cream Café, 434 Main St. Windermere Branch Library, 530 Main St. GOTHA yellow dog eats, 1236 Hempel Ave. DR. PHILLIPS Pammie’s Sammies, 5907 Turkey Lake Road Southwest Branch Library, 7255 Della Drive

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Saying goodbye to an icon The couple married on Valentine’s Day 1994, bringing together a large family of four daughters and four sons. They enjoyed nearly 22 years of marriage before Welch’s death Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, at age 69. He was an Oakland town commissioner for more than 33 years. “He was a sweet man,” Peggy Welch said. “Jolly, devoted, loving.” His daughter, Desiree Thomas, said he was always there for her. “He was caring, understanding; you could always talk to him when you needed something,” Thomas said. “He always gave good advice, (even though) you might not always want to hear it.”

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A BORN LEADER

Willie Alfred Welch was born to Willie and Alice Welch on Jan. 21, 1946, in the family home, which was then located on the south side of West Colonial Drive near Tubb Street. He attended Oakland Elementary School and Charles R. Drew High School. Welch owned a trucking company, Welch Trucking, where he was also a driver. He was known for breaking racial barriers, too, serving as the second black police officer for the city of Winter Garden and then the first black officer for the town of Oakland. After three years as a reserve officer in Oakland, Welch turned to politics and began serving as town commissioner, including several years as vice mayor. He was passionate about maintaining Oakland’s dirt roads and staying in close contact with the residents, especially the elderly, eager to help whenever possible. Town Hall employees and elected officials have been reminiscing about their friend: “Willie loved Oakland and people that lived in it, and he always wanted to make things better,” Mayor Kathy Stark said. “He served Oakland long and well. He will be deeply missed by everyone, and I will personally miss him greatly.” “Willie Welch is not only my fellow commissioner, he is my brother,” Commissioner Mike Satterfield said. “I will miss him terribly. Take care, Willie. I will see you again, and we will laugh again together like we always have.” “Commissioner Welch was a big man with an even bigger heart,” Town Manager Dennis Foltz said. “He was a Christian, progressive-minded man who loved dearly the town in which he spent his entire life. He understood and cared for those who were underprivileged and having a hard time making it — and represented them well — but he was able to also discern and support overarching community needs. He was well respected in all parts of the community and was a great role model.” To honor Welch’s contributions to the town, officials were planning to dedicate the pavilion in the park near Welch’s home later this year. A plaque recognizing him is ready to be placed. It reads, in part: “Welch has committed himself to the people of Oakland … assuring that all worked together for the good of the town of Oakland. Welch has consistently dedicated himself to the preservation of the ‘Old Florida’ style of Oakland while realizing that certain developmental opportunities for the future are critical to the success of the future of the town.” The large pavilion at the park

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“His passing leaves a large hole in the fabric of this community that will be difficult, if not impossible, to replace — but, knowing him, he will be cheering us on from a better place.” – Town Manager Dennis Foltz

was Welch’s idea, Foltz said. “We had originally planned to take the smaller one that was in Hull Street Park and just relocate it,” he said. “But one day he and I were talking, and he said ‘We really need a place where families can hold picnics and reunions in this park.’ We followed up and built the large pavilion, which has proven to be much used.” Foltz added: “I feel privileged to have gotten to know him and work with him. His passing leaves a large hole in the fabric of this community that will be difficult, if not impossible, to replace — but, knowing him, he will be cheering us on from a better place.” SURVIVORS

Welch is survived by his wife, Peggy; daughters, Desiree Thomas (and husband Eddie), of Oakland, Venus Welch and Donna Lewis (and husband David), all of Tildenville, and Shaquandra Turner (and husband William), of Apopka; sons, Willie Welch Jr., of Groveland, and Ronnie, Jonathan and Jeremiah Thornton, all of Oakland; a sister, Annie Welch Gay, of Tildenville; a brother, Douglas Welch, of Winter Garden; mother-in-law, Mary Perkins, of Albany, New York; three sisters-in-law, Sabrina Young, Patricia Welcome and Barbara Finnamon, all of Albany; eight grandchildren; several greatgrandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Welch was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, David and Charles; and a sister, Roxy Ward. Funeral services were Saturday, Oct. 31, at Oakland Presbyterian Church. Several elected officials and friends shared reflections. Welch was interred at OaklandTildenville Cemetery.Marvin C. Zanders Funeral Home, Apopka, was in charge of arrangements. According to Oakland’s charter, the town must appoint someone to the vacant commission seat within 30 days or the governor will make the appointment. Town Manager Dennis Foltz said he expects the commission to take action at the Nov. 10 meeting. This person will fill the seat until the March 15 municipal election. Contact Amy Quesinberry Rhode at aqrhode@wotimes.com.

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sit ready for little hands in Lisa Hewitt’s classroom at Westbrooke Elementary. A row of mallet instruments lines one side, and a collection of hand drums stands behind them. A piano is tucked in one corner, while Hewitt’s classic guitar is ready in the front. Yes, it looks like the perfect room for budding musicians to learn treble clefs, middle C’s and eighth notes. But if you ask Hewitt what she teaches in her room, the lessons go beyond music. “I want them to experience the true depth of emotions,” Hewitt said. “There’s more than just happy or sad. We’re building that vocabulary. “And we don’t judge,” she said. “We may listen to music from a village in Africa, and the kids may say it’s weird. But weird is a judgment, and I try to go beyond that. What are they doing? Why are they singing this song? What does it mean? (These lessons) permeate everything.” That philosophy is why Hewitt recently was named the Florida Music Educators Association’s 2016 Music Educator of the Year. Hewitt will be honored at an awards breakfast at the FMEA Professional Development Clinic/Conference Jan. 15, 2016, at the

Tampa Bay Convention Center. Florida Elementary Music Educators Association Presidentelect Rosemary Pilonero nominated Hewitt for the honor, and former students and parents also wrote letters on Hewitt’s behalf. Hewitt is a 31-year veteran teacher who has spent her career teaching in schools in Seminole and Orange counties. She has been named Teacher of the Year four times and was an Orange County Public Schools Teacher of the Year finalist in 2010. Before becoming Westbrooke Elementary’s first music teacher when it opened in 2008, Hewitt taught at Dillard Street Elementary in Winter Garden. She credits two people — former music minister Ron Wells and her aunt, Zula Wood — for helping develop her love of music and education when she was in South Carolina. “My aunt was my first piano teacher,” Hewitt said. “And she probably doesn’t realize the kind of influence she had. Then in fourth grade, my music minister, Ron Wells, saw that I had (musical) talent. He actually came over to talk my parents about getting me guitar lessons.” Once those seeds were planted, Hewitt later picked up the upright bass and enrolled at Stetson University in DeLand to pursue her music education degree. “There weren’t many stand-up

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bass players, and everyone needed one,” she said about her instrument of choice. “I was in seven different ensembles at Stetson.” Hewitt also is a certified Orff educator. The Orff Schulwerk is an education model that combines music and movement to make music more accessible and meaningful to all students. Especially at the elementary age, it can be hard to identify students who have a natural talent. “You plant the seed, and you never know where that’s going to go,” she said. “So, you treat every student like they’re going to be somebody great.” Beyond teaching, Hewitt grabs an occasional gig when a local ensemble needs an upright bassist. But above all, her focus remains cultivating a love of music — and life — at Westbrooke. Contact Michael Eng at meng@wotimes.com.

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RAVE OF THE WEEK Millie Colon: “To all the parents for the awesome job with your children’s Halloween costumes. Your time and efforts paid off — They all looked amazing! Also, kudos for the local event organizers — you guys brought so much joy to the community!” We have partnered with the Winter Garden Rants, Raves and Reviews Facebook group to spotlight a different “rave” each week.

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The process of creating art is therapeutic for many people, and for Winter Garden resident Teri Dovidas Velasquez, art has seemed to have direct impacts on her health. A few years ago, Velasquez saw the melted crayon art that was popular on Pinterest at the time. DIY enthusiasts used a hair dryer to melt crayons over a canvas and formed designs with the melted wax. Velasquez liked the idea, but she wanted to incorporate a style that was unique to her. So instead of allowing the crayons to melt in long streams of wax, she melted the wax and then dotted it onto the canvas — similar to impressionist paintings. She made a few pieces for her young niece and then stopped for a while. But after her parents died just three months apart, Velasquez went back to the artwork as a coping tool. Putting on some music and getting creative for a few hours allowed her to escape. “I kind of got immersed into it, and it was like my own little world,” Velasquez said. At that time, because she had been cutting out her parents’ obituaries for all of her family members, Velasquez had accumulated a lot of newspapers. So she reused the pages she didn’t need as the background for her artwork, which she preferred over a blank background.

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But Velasquez’s crayon artwork also has helped her cope with a chronic illness that runs in her family, and which she has suffered from for more than 10 years: lupus. “Your body is overactive — it doesn’t know bad from good, so your body attacks itself,” Velasquez said. Every day is different, and even from hour to hour, Velasquez’s physical state can change, but she generally has a lot of aches and soreness. Lupus has attacked her knees, causing her to rely on a walker and wheelchair for a time, and her bladder, after which she went into kidney failure. Earlier this year, she was hospitalized with gastrointestinal problems. “Either you laugh or you cry, so I laugh,” Velasquez said. The physical symptoms get worse when Velasquez is stressed, which is why her art is so important to her. It is an enjoyable activity that lowers her stress level and makes her feel better, both emotionally and physically. “It’s like coloring with a twist,” she said. “I feel like a kid.” Each piece Velasquez makes requires a few hours of work and a lot of crayons. She said the experience also has helped her connect more easily with artists in the community, such as those she and her husband meet at conventions they attend. Velasquez can’t work or drive, so she spends a lot of time at home but tries to stay busy with her hobbies. In addition to art, she enjoys baking and knitting. She sometimes sells her knitted items,

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FROM THE WINTER GARDEN HERITAGE FOUNDATION 35 years ago

Oakland voters elected two new town councilmen in last Tuesday’s balloting. Mrs. Lou Richardson and Willie Welch were the two top vote-getters. George R. Bailey, publisher of The Times, was installed as president of the Florida Press Association at its fall convention held in Lakeland.

80 years ago

Classified ads — Bids now being received for West Orange Country Club: Building roads, restoration of golf course, renovating and decorating clubhouse. Apply Mather-Smith, Oakland.

70 years ago

Coach Eddy will take the Lakeview Red Devils to Tavares tonight for a game with the Bulldogs that promises to be one of the most exciting games of the football season. Both teams are well matched, and the cheering squad and large crowd of Winter Garden fans will accompany the boys. Ed Reeves, who has been employed at A.D. Mims Barbershop on Main Street in Winter Garden since 1937, is now associated with Roy Fulmer in the dry-cleaning and pressing business.

40 years ago

Duck and Evelyn Teal had an exciting time in Las Vegas at a Mobile Oil Convention. They stayed at the new MGM Grand Hotel and saw the Dean Martin Show, Andy Williams and the Lennon Sisters, Roger Williams and The Follies.

25 years ago

IN THE ARCHIVES Student thespian James Smith is shown during the production of the Lakeview High School Art Class film, “Machine Gun Mama.” This particular scene was filmed at the Pratt Estate on John’s Lake in Killarney. The mansion, built in 1928, provided the perfect setting for this teenage gangland epic.

Winter Garden resident Rod Reeves paid tribute: “Remembering Miss Lillie … Last week Winter Garden lost a very special lady, Lillie Taylor, who taught at Lakeview High School for nearly three decades — the ’40s, ’50s and ’60s. Home economics and biology were her subjects, but she taught us much more than that. She imparted knowledge, instilled pride, demanded discipline, gave encouragement and mothered more than 5,000 of us. …” Linda Chapin, candidate for Orange County chairman, had lunch in the Peppertree Restaurant in the Ocoee Holiday Inn with invited West Orange community leaders.

NOV. 4, 1976 In the Nov. 4, 1976, issue of The Winter Garden Times, Davis Pharmacy advertised its free prescription delivery service. On any weekday afternoon in the 1950s and ’60s, it was standing-roomonly at Davis Pharmacy (42 W. Plant St.). Teenagers from Lakeview High School went directly to the local hangout after school to sip on their favorite soda or milkshake. In addition, bus tickets, sandwiches, candy, newspapers and comic books were sold by countless locals who worked at the beloved pharmacy. Bob Davis purchased the drug store in 1934 from the previous owner, a man by the name of Hoover. He sold it to Ken Fritz in 1974. The store closed in 1992.

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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Elsie Bates Fogg, 95, of Ocoee, Florida, passed away peacefully on Oct. 26 at Health Central Park, Winter Garden. She was born Jan. 1, 1920, in Winthrop, Maine, to Roswell G. and Alice G. (Bonney) Bates. She graduated from Winthrop High School. She moved to Florida in 2010 from Gambrills, MD. Elsie worked as a clothing buyer for the Army & Air Force Exchange Service for 35 years. She was a member of the West Orange Seniors in Ocoee, where she enjoyed playing bingo and singing in the chorus. Elsie is survived by her daughter, Sandra L. Deeb, and her husband, Barry W. Deeb of Burkburnett, TX; three grandchildren, Sherri M. Law and her husband, Peter R. Law of Ocoee, FL, Brian W. Deeb and his wife Rhonda Deeb of Burkburnett, TX, and Bruce W. Deeb and his wife Sharron Deeb of Burkburnett, TX; six great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and many great- and great-great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Barbara A. Meredith of Bowie, MD, and two brothers, Harold E. Bates of Monmouth, ME, and Robert L. Bates of Winthrop, ME. Memorial services will be held August 2016 in Winthrop, ME. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in Elsie’s memory to Hospice of the Comforter, 480 W. Central Parkway, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714.

David John Young, 86, passed away at South Lake Hospital Saturday, Oct. 31, in Clermont, Florida. He was born May 30, 1929, in Detroit, Michigan. On Feb. 27, 1952, he married Patricia Emery in Alma, Michigan. David Young enjoyed people, painting, Great Lakes history and, most of all, his family. Survived by 3 sons, Mark (Annette) Young of Sacramento, California, Christopher (Ruth) Young of Winter Garden, Florida, and Andrew (Eileen) Young of Wellington, Florida; and a daughter, Susan (Thomas) Farra of Statesville, North Carolina. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, Matthew, Bradley, Caitlin, Jennifer, Megan, Paige and Jessica. Services will be held at Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home, Winter Garden. The family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, with a service to follow at 6 p.m. A burial service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Caseville Township Cemetery, Caseville, Michigan. Memorial donations can be made to the Alpha-1 Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home, Winter Garden. www.baldwinfairchild.com.

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Keeping the faith Carl earned points in the Matthew’s Hope Moving Forward program by working at the Hope Chest refinishing and repurposing furniture. Carl exchanged those points for a Buick. It has been 10 years since he owned a car, and he's loving his new independence and the opportunities ahead of him. To learn more, visit MatthewsHopeMinsitries.org or drop by the homeless ministry’s Hope Chest at 535 W. Plant St. in Winter Garden.

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ROSA M. HARRISON, 59, Ocoee, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015. Marvin C. Zanders Funeral Home, Apopka. MARGARET ANN MENNS, 81, Winter Garden, died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015. Robert Bryant Funeral & Cremation Chapel, Orlando. STEFANIE BRIANNA MYRTETUS, 19, Windermere, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015. Osceola Memory Gardens Cemetery, Funeral home & Crematory, Kissimmee. MARY CATHERINE ROWE, 65, Winter Garden, died Tuesday, Oct. 27. Becker Funeral Home, Clermont. HECTOR LUIS RUIZ, 60, Winter Garden, died Thursday, Oct.29, 2015. Funeraria San Juan, South John young Parkway, Kissimmee.

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Clermont Toastmasters congratulates Monty Ray Davidson, left (Best Evaluator), Kim Norberg (Most Improved), Barbara Amato (Best Speaker), Gordie Allen (Best Table Topics) and Regina Cruz (Club President) at the Oct. 26 Halloween-themed meeting. Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. Mondays. For information, call (352) 234-6495.

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American Legion Hugh T. Gregory Post 63 members Judd Kuneman, Jeff Brinkman and Richard Sheridan presented Matthew’s Hope founder Scott Billue a check for $1,500.

Hugh T. Gregory Post 63 Judd Kuneman, Jeff Brinkman and Richard Sheridan, of American Legion Hugh T. Gregory Post 63, presented Matthew’s Hope with a check for $1,500. Scott Billue, founder of the homeless ministry, accepted the check. The money will be used to purchase tents for the homeless community and tools for the Matthew’s Hope

Chest Furniture Restoration and Repurposing Warehouse. Bingo Nights are held at 6:30 p.m. each Monday at the post. Veterans are invited to visit the post from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. For information, call (407) 656-6361 or email americanlegion63@cfl.rr.com.

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Thornebrooke Elementary fourth-graders Andrew Furey and Bryce Newsome participated in International Walk/Bike to School Day on Oct. 7.

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Congratulations to West Orange High School's students of the month. Pictured are Assistant Principal John Linehan, left; senior Noah Taylor; junior Elena Diyaljee; Dr. Andre Baptiste of Baptiste Orthodontics (Partner in Education and sponsor of Student of the Month program); sophomore Maci Mueller; and freshman Megan Crouse.

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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 125 E Plant St., Winter Garden 407-656-2352 Sundays 8:30 am Traditional 9:45 am Bible Study 11:00 am Contemporary Awana - Wednesdays - 6pm Pastor Tim Grosshans www.fbcwg.org 2nd Campus: “FOUNDATION WORSHIP” Sundays 9:45 am - All Ages at Foundation Academy High School 15304 Tilden Road - Winter Garden www.FoundationWorship.com 407.730.1867 STARKE LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH 611 West. Ave., Ocoee Pastor Jeff Pritchard (407) 656-2351 Email: starkelakebaptist@gmail. com

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WEST ORANGE CHURCH OF CHRIST 1450 Daniels Road Winter Garden 407-656-2770 www.cocwo.com

CHURCH OF GOD OCOEE CHURCH OF GOD Pastor Thomas Odom 1105 N. Lakewood Avenue, Ocoee 407-656-8011

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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. 407-876-3480 www.ascension-orlando.org

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Jerry Ragan 2/06/1961 • 11/04/2008

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The West Orange High football players recently visited Whispering Oak Elementary School and helped students with their arrival. The players opened car doors, handed out fliers to promote their upcoming game and were even asked for autographs. Pictured: Lili Cordell’s pre-kindergarten students, from left: front, Eli Turner, Victoria Quitian-Sachse, Jacob Jenkins, Enrique Plathan, Cannon Littleton; and middle, Noah Kelly, Michael Blake, Ouaiss El Hou, Andre Meaux-Martin; and, in back, Warrior football players, Hawke Forsythe, Stone Forsythe, Eddie McDoom and Demond Harp.

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VOLLEYBALL ONLINE After scoring a thrilling, come-from-behind victory over Apopka on Oct. 31 in the Regional Semifinals of the Class 8A State Tournament, the West Orange volleyball team traveled to play Winter Springs on Nov. 3 in the Regional Championship after press time. For the result, go online to wotimes.com.

POP WARNER WINNERS The Unlimited teams from the Ocoee Bulldogs and West Orange Wildcats Pop Warner organizations won the Mid-Florida Pop Warner Division 1 and Division 2 Championships, respectively, Oct. 31. Ocoee defeated Olympia, 28-0, in the Division 1 Championship, and West Orange defeated Leesburg, 30-6, in the Division 2 Championship. Both teams advance to the Southeast Region Pop Warner Tournament.

“REGION OF DEATH” Area varsity crosscountry runners competed at the Class 4A, Region 1 Meet on Oct. 31, known as the “Region of Death” for its ultra-competitive nature. Locally, top placers were Cole Prium (Ocoee), who placed ninth in the boys race at 16:15.43, and Megan Hannah (West Orange), who placed 10th in the girls race at 19:23.38.

Darlens Mathieu rushed for a touchdown for the Warriors in their victory over Wekiva.

TWICE as nice Senior receiver Eddie McDoom, right, celebrates one of his three touchdowns Oct. 30.

STEVEN RYZEWSKI SENIOR SPORTS EDITOR APOPKA Senior receiver Eddie McDoom scored three touchdowns in the first half, and the West Orange Warriors made short work of the Wekiva Mustangs en route to securing back-to-back district championships for the first time in program history. The one-sided, 36-14 affair Oct. 30 almost wasn’t so, but things took a dramatic turn in the Warriors’ (8-1, 3-0 district) favor late in the second quarter. After West Orange had taken a 14-0 lead, Wekiva battled back and forcing three consecutive turnovers on downs and scoring a touchdown with a two-point conversion. A big stop by the West Orange defense, which was led all night by senior defensive back Ben Bollinger, meant the Warriors would get the ball back with 31 seconds left in the half

LEGACY PLAYERS RECOGNIZED Four members of the Legacy Charter Eagles football team were recognized by the Sunshine State Athletic Conference for making either its First or Second All-Conference Team. Kyle Burdue was recognized as a firstteam punter/kicker. On the second team, Gehrig Chambless was recognized as a running back and linebacker while Brian Carmean was recognized as a safety and James Updike was recognized on the offensive line.

SunRidge Soccer sweeps Both the boys and girls soccer teams from SunRidge Middle School secured OCPS Championships on Oct. 27 at West Orange High.

The West Orange football team’s win over Wekiva Oct. 30 secured back-toback district titles for the first time in program history. — enough time for quarterback Woody Barrett to find McDoom on a crossing route for six. “I thought (that sequence) was big because (Wekiva) could have taken the lead before the half,” head coach Bob Head said. “I was excited that we got a good drive right before halftime and got a quick score to Eddie — Eddie played an unbelievable game.” West Orange rolled that halftime momentum into a dominant second half that saw touchdowns from Darlens Mathieu and Barrett. With the victory, the Warriors swept district play and secured home-field advantage in the state playoffs. “I told our team that our goal is to be district champs — we succeeded with that goal and I’m proud of that accomplishment,” Head said. “Now it’s just time to move forward.” SEE FOOTBALL PAGE 24

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SunRidge Middle School completed a clean sweep of the Orange County Public Schools Middle School Soccer Championships on Oct. 27, with both the boys and girls teams tasting victory on the turf field at West Orange High. The Eagles girls team completed a perfect 10-0 season with a 4-1 win over Avalon Middle School, and the boys shut out South Creek Middle School, 4-0 — completing an undefeated regular season in the process, also. “This is amazing for both teams,

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Megan Hannah For the fifth time this season, Megan Hannah broke West Orange High School’s girls cross country school record with a time of 18:24. The sophomore broke the record at the districts race, where she placed first. Earlier this season, Hannah first broke the record with a time of 19:12. On Oct. 31, Hannah competed at the Region 1 meet and placed 10th.

When did you start running competitively? Last year was my first year ever running.

Tell me about breaking your school’s record. When I first broke it, it was the very first race of the season, and I broke it by only like 2 to 3 seconds. After that I continued to PR (get a personal record) and keep on breaking it.

How often do you train? We train every day. We have practice Monday, Tuesday — recently, we’ve been having Wednesdays off — and then Thursday and Friday; and then Saturday we have the meets. Sundays we have long runs.

How does it feel to break West Orange’s program record? It feels really good. I’m really proud of myself. It’s just a great feeling to PR and improve every week.

What made you want to run cross country? My older brother is on the team. And that whole summer, he was bugging me to come out and try a practice. So I came out when the team was only doing a mile. Just to see what their times were. I guess I was OK and the coaches wanted me to come out. So I started, and I like it.

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How much have you improved since last year? I’ve improved a lot. My first race ever I got a 22:24. So I’ve PRed a lot and I hope to continue to improve my next two years.

What are your goals for the rest of the season? I hope to maybe PR some more. I hope to make it to states. This week we have regionals on Saturday. I hope to place in the top 15 there and make it to states and then PR at states.

What’s your favorite subject in school and why? My favorite subject is probably biology. I like learning about animals and all that fun stuff. What do you like to do in your free time? In my free time, I like to play with my dogs, and I like to draw. Most of the time I just rest. I also horseback ride. How long have you been horseback riding? For about 4 1/2 years. What’s one thing that most people don’t know about you? Most people don’t know that I run, actually. I’m shy in school so I don’t really talk. — JENNIFER NESSLAR

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2014: West Orange 50, Ocoee 18 2013: West Orange 39, Ocoee 0 2012: West Orange 21, Ocoee 0 2011: West Orange 20, Ocoee 6 2010: West Orange 38, Ocoee 19 2009: Ocoee 43, West Orange 0 2008: Ocoee 21, West Orange 7 2007: Ocoee 14, West Orange 13 2006: Ocoee 30, West Orange 27 2005: West Orange 23, Ocoee 0

In the history of the Shield Game, the annual football rivalry showdown between the West Orange Warriors and Ocoee Knights, there’s been just two close games. The second and third times the two programs met, in 2006 and 2007, the Knights eked out wins — a 30-27 win the first time the two met in Ocoee, and a 14-13 victory on the Warriors’ home the next season. They were the first and second of what would become four consecutive wins for the Knights in the series — Ocoee’s only four wins against its rival. Excluding those anomalies, though, the average margin of victory has been 22.8 points. West Orange leads the all-time series, 6-4. Cur-

rent seniors have partaken in a rivalry which has seen the Warriors win by an average of 30.7 points per game. I don’t know that this will be the year the rivalry regains what it had those two years with thrilling finishes to exciting games. Yes, Ocoee (6-3) has tripled its win total from 2014 and seems like a new program

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The Warriors will host Boone, runner-up in Class 8A, District 3, on Friday, Nov. 13. Before that is a rivalry showdown with Ocoee (6-3) to conclude the regular season. With the Knights in a turnaround season under a new coach, Head stressed to his team the importance of taking that contest seriously. “We dealt with it last year — we played Ocoee last year and they played us super tough,” Head said. “We’re just going to try and take it one day at a time.”

for the school and for the community,” boys coach Alex Miranda said afterward. After last year’s semifinals loss, the SunRidge girls team was led by tenacious eighth graders who refused to lose again. The Eagles girls team jumped out to a 3-0 lead by halftime and never looked back. “We are so excited,” girls coach Katherine Kelley said. “We just challenged them to play hard from the first whistle.” Where this year saw the girls team finally get over the hump, the boys team was putting on an encore performance after win-

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under first-year coach Ben Bullock. The Knights have a winning season for the first time since 2009, and their most recent wins — against Wekiva and Lake Minneola — have been their most impressive. Still, West Orange is one of the top teams not just regionally, but in the state. Humbled by a loss to a very good Trinity Christian team earlier this season, the Warriors (8-1) are not likely to overlook anyone. In the moments after West Orange defeated Wekiva on Oct. 30 to lock up back-toback district championships, coach Bob Head reminded his team that it still had one more game before its road through the Class 8A State Playoffs begins on Nov. 13. Again, I don’t know that Friday’s game will be good. I do know this, though. West Orange has built a powerhouse and figures to be among the area’s best for seasons to come. And Ocoee, for the first time in a while, feels like it is truly heading in the right direction. So whether it’s this year, next year or the year after that, I’m optimistic that this rivalry just might position itself as one of the region’s best.

ning last year’s championship. “I was told by a coach before the season started that we had a target on our chest — and I gave the kids that challenge and I said ‘everyone’s coming after you,’” Miranda said. Team captain Noah Lewis scored the boys team’s first two goals of the night and Zachary Everidge came off the bench to score the final two goals. “Noah played amazing — Noah played lights out,” Miranda said. “(Everidge) had been sitting during the playoffs and I told him ‘keep focused — your time is going to come.’ And, sure enough, it came.”

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ment and is now — with the Under Armour invite — recognized as one of the best high school football players in the country. “I think he handles himself really well — he’s a perfectionist and he really wants to play well every week,” Head said. Barrett came to Head and offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Collin Drafts with a boatload of physical tools and worked hard to get better. Drafts cites Barrett’s improved throwing mechanics as among his greatest improvements. He also acknowledges Barrett has some things you just cannot teach. “That’s the best part about Woody … he’s got a knack to make plays in the biggest parts of the game,” Drafts said. For his part, Barrett said his

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As the West Orange Warriors were preparing to play for a second consecutive district championship Oct. 30, which they secured with a 36-14 victory against Wekiva, one of their own was recognized nationally a day ahead of kickoff. Senior quarterback Woody Barrett received his Under Armour All-America Game jersey Oct. 29. “It’s a blessing,” Barrett said. “There’s no better feeling then being invited to an Under Armour All-America game — it’s like a dream come true.” It was a special occasion for Barrett, who has played the past two seasons for the Warriors and committed to play his college football for Auburn, and his team. Coach Bob Head, who has been coaching in the area for 12 years, said this is the first time he has had a player named an Under Armour All-American. “To be honest, he’s the elite of the elite,” Head said. “The pressure that he’s under, each and every week, it’s unbelievable. The way he plays, in big games, he deserves it.” Perhaps the most impressive part of Barrett’s play since joining the program is how much he has improved while handling widespread attention. Barrett navigated his way through a high-profile recruit-

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GOTHA CITRUS OAKS The home at 9444 Bud Wood St., Gotha, sold Oct. 15, for $135,000. Built in 1992, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,409 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $95.81. OCOEE ADMIRAL POINTE The home at 741 Lancer Circle, Ocoee, sold Oct. 14, for $276,000. Built in 1998, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,300 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $120. The home at 842 Lancer Circle, Ocoee, sold Oct. 15, for $235,000. Built in 1999, it has five bedrooms, three baths and 2,753 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $85.36. BROOKHAVEN OAKS The home at 2236 Blackjack Oak St., Ocoee, sold Oct. 9, for

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