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Eagles achieve excellence CFCA’s boys basketball team claimed the school’s first state title last week. SEE PAGE 17.

Brinson defeats Grogan

Forever faithful Retired U.S. Marine Fred Jennings, 94, believes in setting good examples, having a positive attitude and walking in faith.

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Larry Brinson ERIC GUTIERREZ STAFF WRITER

Larry B. Brinson Sr. has won the election in the race for Ocoee City Commission District 1.

“I’m very excited — extremely excited, in fact — (about winning),” Brinson said. “I think there’s a lot of things to be said about this type of victory because it was close, which means that it (the election) was something that was meaningful SEE BRINSON PAGE 6

YOUR TOWN The Winter Garden Farmers Market is doing its part to protect the environment and now is limiting single-use plastics, such as Styrofoam, as well as plastic bags, cups, bowls, utensils and straws. The market will have designated bins to recycle aluminum cans, glass and plastic bottles.

Paper and products made from plant-based materials that are 100% biodegradable will be used. The city of Winter Garden has moved toward plant-based bags at the dog waste stations at the market, too.

Market attendees are asked to take their own shopping bags; a variety of reusable bags will be available for purchase, as well.

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Fred Jennings and his dog, Buddy, walk laps around the lake and fitness path at Sonata West, in Winter Garden, every day.

Proposed Oakland complex worries nearby homeowners A proposed apartment complex has caused fears of property devaluation and more traffic congestion from surrounding homeowners.

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The owner of a five-bedroom Oakland mansion located on a 13-acre property formerly owned by Osama Bin Laden’s brother — Khalil Bin Laden — is attempting to sell 11 of those acres to a developer

that seeks to build an apartment complex.

The owners, Gary M. and Dana D. English, annexed the property into the town of Oakland in August. The developer, LIV Development Inc., submitted an appliSEE OAKLAND PAGE 4

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FARMERS MARKET GOING GREEN

Star power bolsters gala Chita Rivera took the stage to help the Garden Theatre raise funds at its 2019 Encore gala. 10.

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DAY OF THE DOG: SERVICE DOGS AND THEIR IMPORTANCE 6 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Meet service dogs trained by Expanding Intelligence and learn about the importance of their jobs.

You will see the different tasks and tricks the dogs possess to assist their future handlers. For all ages. Registration is recommended at (407) 835-7323.

I’VE DONE MY DNA — NOW WHAT? 11 a.m. Thursday, March 14, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. If you have received your autosomal DNA test results and are wondering what to do next, then this program is exactly what you need. Explore the best way to begin analyzing and working with your DNA matches. Learn pitfalls that you need to watch out for and discover how to make your DNA work for you.

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WEST ORANGE REPUBLICAN WOMEN MEETING 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at the West Orange Country Club, 3300 West Orange Country Club Drive, Winter Garden. Join the West Orange Republican Women Federated for their general meeting. Kris Ann Hall, president of Liberty First University, will speak on the “Founding Women of Our Nation.” Donations of canned goods will be collected for the Edgewood Children’s Ranch.

Lunch served at noon. Cost: $20. RSVP at rebeccatmellen@ gmail.com or (407) 230-5968.

FRIDAY, MARCH 15

LENTEN FISH FRY 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 15, and continuing Fridays through April 12, at Resurrection Catholic Church, 1211 Winter GardenVineland Road, Winter Garden.

Dinner includes baked and fried fish, potato, cole slaw, hugh puppies, vegetables, drinks and dessert. Cost is $9 for adults, $5 for children 5-12. Credit cards are accepted. Meals are available to go. (407) 656-3113.

SATURDAY, MARCH 16

HOLI: FESTIVAL OF COLORS 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Celebrate the Hindu spring

festival of Holi. Learn about the history and meaning of this festival and how it is celebrated in India and around the world.

(407) 835-7323.

SECOND ANNUAL TOWN OF WINDERMERE ST. PATRICK’S DAY EVENT 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 16, in downtown Windermere. There will be live music, food trucks, bounce houses, adult games, silent auction items and green beer and Guinness. The event is sponsored by the Windermere Police Department Foundation Inc. and honors the late Officer Robert German.

TUESDAY, MARCH 19

MAGIC & MAYHEM PRESENTS 8 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Eight notes on a music staff, eight colors in a standard crayon box and only eight actual magic effects, but when you combine them, they offer an infinite number of opportunities for creativity. Recommended for lower and upper elementary. (407) 835-7323.

SPIRITUAL BOOK STUDY 10 to 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays at Starbucks, 13304 W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden. Using the book “The Quest, A Journey of Spiritual Rediscovery,” by Richard and

Mary-Alice Jafolla, the group studies and holds discussions.

“Daily Word” readers might be interested in this program. A love offering is accepted but not required. For information, email revlululogan@gmail.com or call (407) 230-1908.

THURSDAY, MARCH 21

CHAMBER BUSINESS AFTER HOURS 5 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at Richmond American Homes — Roper Reserve, 412 Silver Dollar Lane, Winter Garden.

Join the West Orange Chamber of Commerce for the monthly Business After Hours. Partake in an adventurous scavenger hunt while two model homes.

An evening of building business relationships and enjoying appetizers and door prizes. (407) 656-1304.

SATURDAY, MARCH 23

BIG YELLOW CABOOSE ADVENTURE 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation’s Heller Hall, 21 E. Plant St. The whole family is invited to enjoy live entertainment, hands-on activities and snacks while learning about local history in a fun way.

Cost is $5 per family for ages 2 and older. RSVP to jzimmerman@wghf.org.

RENE MAGRITTE LECTURE Noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at the SoBo Gallery, 127 S. Boyd St., Winter Garden.

Unravel the mysteries in the work of painter Rene Magritte. Tickets are $10 for WGAA members, $15 for others. For information, call (407) 347-7996 or email info@wgart.org. Register at wgart.org/events/lecturerene-magritt.

MONDAY, MARCH 25

PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF DIABETES 6 p.m. Monday, March 25, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Learn what diabetes is and how to prevent or reverse it through lifestyle changes. All ages welcome. (407) 835-7323.

TUESDAY, MARCH 26

CUISINE CORNER JUNIOR: CHEESY, GREEN HUMMUS 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, at the West Oaks Library, 1721 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Play with the color of your food and turn it into something new. Recommended for upper elementary, tweens and teens. (407) 8357323.

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Ocoee leaders jump on opportunities in downtown, Starke Lake Leaders voted to move forward with negotiating the purchase of the Gettings Studio property and voted to allow development at 2 N. Bluford Ave. ERIC GUTIERREZ STAFF WRITER

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Lennox Theodore and Glorie Santos now live in Winter Garden.

Fairytale ending Nearly 12 years ago, Glorie Santos was in a coma after she was hit by a car. Ultimately, that crash led her to her husband.

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he still can’t remember where she was walking to the night she was hit by a vehicle and landed in a monthlong coma. She only knows what she was told and what was described in the crash report.

It was 8:26 p.m., June 25, 2007.

She was hit while walking across the intersection of Good Homes Road and West Colonial Drive.

It was a hit-and-run, and police never found the driver.

Those are the details that describe the moment 32-year-old coma survivor Glorie Santos’ life changed dramatically. The accident resulted in a traumatic brain injury for Santos, then 22.

“After I woke up from the coma, I had to learn how to do everything,” Santos said. “I was in intensive rehab therapy for four months. I had to learn how to walk again and make my voice audible and swallow food. Because of the traumatic brain injury, I still forget things easily and stumble over my words sometimes. It used to be worse, though. Even in the way I walked, you could see me waddling a little bit, and I would lose balance easily if I wasn’t holding on to someone or I didn’t have my walker at the time.”

Prior to the accident, Santos was a nursing student, but she later followed her passion to become a makeup artist. She is now a freelance makeup artist, but she credits her remarkable recovery and progress to God and the values instilled in her by her family.

“I come from a family of hardworking people, and I was like, ‘You know what? I don’t want to be pushing this walker for the rest of my life.’ So I would practice walking to the front door of my house and to the back door of my house and just practice a lot. I would fall sometimes, but I kept going until I got better. And

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Lennox Theodore and Glorie Santos were married Saturday, March 9, in Windermere.

then I started going to a gym, and that’s where I regained a lot of my strength. I put in a lot of work and ran a lot. From the outside, it didn’t look like a lot of work, but for someone with a brain injury, it’s kind of a huge thing.”

While her gym routine helped her develop her strength and coordination again, it also indirectly led to a friendship she developed with her now-husband, Lennox Theodore.

Theodore and Santos met at their church in a group called the “Young Singles Sunday School.”

From the moment he walked into the room, she wanted to get to know him.

When the church group started going to a CrossFit gym, Santos’ friend would drive her to the gym, because Santos is unable to drive because of the accident. Then, when Santos’ friend left on an 11-month mission trip, Theodore offered to drive her.

“We lived like two minutes away from each other, so I was

like, ‘I’ll give you a ride,’” Theodore said. “And well, you can’t sit in a car with someone three days a week for a year and not get to know them. So that’s how we became friends — and then best friends.”

On New Year’s Eve two years ago, Theodore asked Santos to be his girlfriend. They have been a couple ever since, and on Saturday, March 9, they were married at their friend’s house in Gotha and celebrated their honeymoon by going on a cruise.

“With all the details that we learned about my accident, and the fact that I’m still alive, functioning, walking and talking, getting married is all by the grace of God,” Santos said. “I was strong because God gave that strength to me. … I think that through my accident, I was able to fulfill my life’s goal. Because I think the reason God put me on earth was to bring glory to Him, so I give glory to Him, because I’m only here and recovered by the grace of God.”

As the growth continues throughout Orange County, Ocoee wants to grow along with it.

Ocoee city commissioners during their March 5 commission meeting took steps toward furthering the city’s development opportunities along Starke Lake and in downtown.

City leaders voted to have staff work on negotiating a lease agreement and contract to purchase the Gettings Studio property, located at 275 N. Lakeshore Drive. Commissioners also voted to allow VMG Construction Inc. to build a two-story commercial building on the city-owned property at 2 N. Bluford Ave. in downtown.

The Gettings Studio property is appraised at $1.92 million; the city is offering to purchase it for $2.5 million. The property’s unique location along Starke Lake makes it a necessary component to the city’s efforts to revitalize and improve the lakefront park. In addition to taking steps to purchasing the property, the city will be negotiating a lease with the current property owner so he can continue running his recording studio for a period of about five years, Assistant City Manager Craig Shadrix said.

“We feel like this is a very good deal, because they do have legitimate offers for more money to continue the use of the facility as a recording studio,” Shadrix said.

“Obviously, that (type of use) is not something that we would be doing.

There are a number of things that I’ve discussed with most of you that could be done there to enhance that (area), including aquatic recreational uses, commercial uses, etc.”

“We would enter into this fiveyear lease where they (current property owner) would still have the right to use the studio, but the city would have the right to use the rest of the property,” City Attorney Scott Cookson said. “We had also talked about some limited opportunities to actually use the studio for events during that five-year period.”

City leaders commented on the importance of the property as it relates to improvements of the lakefront park.

“Even though I’ve been a commissioner for six years, I’ve been with the city for 16,” Commissioner John Grogan said. “On many of the boards that (I’ve been) on, there was always discussion about that property and doing a lot of stuff over there. … We (don’t) have much

IN OTHER NEWS n Commissioners voted to solicit additional offers regarding the sale of an approximately 13.51-acre property along Ocoee Apopka Road adjacent to Ocoee High School. The city acquired the property in 2000 as part of the purchase of 318 acres of land — known as the Crown Point Property — from The Coca-Cola Company at a price of $3.75 million, or $11,792 per acre. The 13.51acre property was appraised in December 2018 for $2.92 million. Three separate entities have made offers to purchase the 13.51-acre property: Summit XV Holdings LLC offered to purchase the property for $93,750 per acre, The Keewin Real Property Company offered to purchase the property for $100,280 per acre, and Meritage Homes of Florida Inc. offered to purchase it for $108,709 per acre.

of a choice but to pursue this and bring that (property) into the city and make that part of the development and make that part of the parks system. It’s pretty exciting, actually.”

Although the city is offering to purchase the property above the appraised value, the city does not have to pay the full $2.5 million up front. There is an option to spread out the payments over a five-year period.

The new commercial building VMG will be constructing downtown will be a mixed-use building with spaces reserved for office and restaurant uses. After city leaders voted during the Feb. 13 commission meeting to rescind their decision to convert the house located at 2 N. Bluford into a bedand-breakfast, city staff drew up some conceptual renderings of a two-story commercial building on the property. The renderings show a modern, two-story building with outdoor patio spaces and outdoor dining spaces on the first and second floors.

In a recent meeting between city staff and VMG representatives regarding a separate project, the VMG representatives saw the renderings and offered to construct the building in exchange for the property. The building is estimated to cost $4 to $5 million to construct.

City staff created this rendering of a commercial office/restaurant building at 2 N. Bluford Ave. in downtown. VMG Construction Inc. will be constructing the building.

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Healthy hero AMY QUESINBERRY COMMUNITY EDITOR

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red Jennings is 94 years old, but his health and energy level suggest he is half that age. He greets each day with a positive attitude — something he has always done. He goes on walks with his dog, a friendly and excited terrier named Buddy, and they have been known to circle the nearby pond several times each day.

Jennings and Buddy are residents of Sonata West, an independent-living community in Winter Garden. He has been named a Healthy Hometown Hero for his healthy lifestyle, but for Jennings, it’s a matter of deciding to make the most of each day.

“We all have to set an example; my wife and I were firm believers in that,” he said. “She believed that you are what you believe, and we walked the faith. And that sums the whole thing up.”

Born in 1924 in St. Louis, Jennings and his wife, Evelyn, lived 31 years in the Windermere area before moving to Winter Garden.

The couple was married 71 years before she died in 2016 at age 91.

The Jenningses took up running — eventually building up to mara-

WESTLY’S WOW — WEST ORANGE WALK Healthy West Orange is hosting a family-friendly walk from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 30, at the lake and fitness path of Sonata West, 420 Roper Road, Winter Garden.

The event is free and open to the community. Breakfast begins at 8:30, with children’s activities at 9. The walk begins officially at 9:30.

For information, visit healthywestorange.org.

thons — after their retirement.

It started when Fred went for a jog with their daughter; Evelyn decided she wanted to run, too.

They joined a runners club, and eventually they finished their first marathon.

“From then on, we couldn’t stop,” Jennings said. “We traveled to five or six states for marathons.

We ran the Marine Corps Marathon, and we qualified for the Boston Marathon.”

While participating in a race in Lincoln, Nebraska, Jennings said a man running his first race asked to keep pace alongside him. When they saw the finish line in the distance, Jennings encouraged the man to take off toward it.

“I saw him afterward; he thanked me and said he wouldn’t have finished without me,” he said.

“That made me feel good. If I can set a good example, that’s what it’s all about.”

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Jennings has lived his life according to the U.S. Marine Corps motto, which means “always faithful.”

For Jennings, that has always meant being faithful to his faith, his country and his marriage.

When he turned 18, he enlisted in the military. He didn’t want to be drafted and found himself serving in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He was assigned to a headquarters office and tasked with supplying Marines before they were transported to the islands for combat.

He returned home after three years but was recalled for the Korean War, where he spent seven months overseas.

“I learned two things from all of that: discipline and obedience,” Jennings said. “You can’t make it without it. There were always people who said, ‘I’m going to die for my country.’ … I say, ‘Live for your country.’

“It was quite an experience, and I learned from that,” he said. “A lot of people’s lives depend on you.”

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“You have to set an example. … and you walk by faith in what you do.”

— Fred Jennings

He said he believes in the value of human life, including his own.

“That just changed my attitude,” he said. “I do have value left. It goes right back to (this): You have to set an example, and you walk by faith in what you do.

I’m thankful that I can honestly say I know where I’m going when I go home. That’s the most eventful day that I have to look forward to.”

Jennings attends Resurrection Catholic Church, in Winter Garden, and volunteers once a month at its preschool.

He admits his initial thought was, “Why would a 4-year-old have any relationships with a 94-year-old man?”

“But these little 4-year-olds love me,” he said. “They want to sit on your lap. I was just overwhelmed with this joy and love that they

show me. It’s a pleasure to sit there for about an hour. … It inflates your ego. It’s the gift of love.”

Buddy also has taught Jennings about love.

“I took him (to a dog park) and let him loose, and they have the greatest time,” Jennings said. “I sit there and am just amazed at how these very different dogs get along.

And I look at them and think, ‘Why can’t people get along like that?’

That’s an example of living. Love one another. Buddy, he just loves people.”

Contrary to what some senior citizens believe, Jennings said, he doesn’t think he has moved to a retirement home to die. His life is full — he spends his days taking walks, going to Sonata’s fitness room, eating healthy, making new friends and reading.

“Why give up when you get old?” he said. “Don’t feel sorry for yourself. And again, walk by faith.

If you don’t have faith, you’re not going to make it. … I’m thankful for everything.”

cation detailing its proposed plans to construct 242 luxury apartment units on the vacant land.

To develop the property, the applicant will need to change the future land-use designation from Orange County Rural (one dwelling unit per 10 acres) to Mixed Use Activity Center and rezone the property to Planned Unit Development. The Comprehensive Plan amendment, discussed by the town’s Planning and Zoning Board Feb. 19, is being recommended for approval. The zoning code amendment will be discussed by the P&Z board next week.

But homeowners in the Deer Island community located in unincorporated Orange County have expressed strong objections to the development. The residents cite concerns about traffic, property values and incompatibility, but fear their objections might carry less weight because they aren’t Oakland residents.

“All of the neighboring properties are either not in the same county, or we’re not annexed into the (town of Oakland),” said Deer Island HOA President Randy Anderson. “You have to go across (State Road) 50, and that’s the Oakland area. But on three sides,

The proposed development would bring 242 luxury apartments at an increased density of 21 units per acre. If approved, buildout is estimated in 2025.

it’s not. So this is on the outskirts of the town, but I think they should listen to the neighbors. They took this property, and now they’re shoving this down our throats, and it’s just not fair.”

To the west, the property abuts Lake County, to the south is Johns Lake, to the east is unincorporated Orange County, and to the north across S.R. 50 is the Killarney Station for the West Orange Trail and the Oakland Trails community.

Residents from the Oakland

Trails community also worry about the development.

“A big issue for us, including me, is the traffic issue, as well,” Oakland Trails resident Sam Stoppler said. “The traffic situation is bad as is, at the moment. It’s clogged every single day, and they’re going to be increasing the traffic with hundreds of extra people living in these apartments. I know that not every single individual has a car, but the current infrastructure just can’t take that.”

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According to a Traffic Impact Analysis Study conducted for the project, the roadway segment of S.R. 50 west of Florida’s Turnpike currently operates at a deficient level of service and is prone to traffic congestion during the morning and evening rush hour.

A summarized transcript of the Feb. 19 P&Z meeting notes the town agreed with the traffic study’s findings. According to the study, when trips associated with the development are added to State Road 50, there is “an increase in traffic volume overcapacity of 2% or less,” the transcript states.

But the developer has agreed to include traffic improvements to the site, including turn lanes, in its proposal.

“It is a constrained road with not a whole lot of right-of-way, but they (the developers) are proposing to build some improvements to help with the traffic flow,” Oakland Town Manager Steve Koontz said.

“It’s a very busy road, but the number of cars that would be generated by the apartment complex would constitute a very small percentage of what’s already out there.”

Oakland P&Z will discuss the project March 19 before issuing a recommendation. The Town Commission is scheduled to discuss the proposal April 23.

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Lake Apopka Natural Gas District Honors Employees on Fourth Annual Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day

The significance of March 18th dates back to 1937 when a school explosion in New London, Texas led to the widespread odorization of natural gas and an increased emphasis on safety. Safety is key to successful natural gas distribution, and employees of natural gas utilities across the nation – including those at Lake Apopka Natural Gas District – who work diligently each and every day to ensure the delivery of natural gas that is as safe and efficient as possible.

To commemorate the occasion, the District will celebrate its most valuable asset – its employees – through a series of fun, engaging educational sessions and events built upon the theme of “Think Safety.”

From a company-wide breakfast and giveaways to employee recognition ceremonies, the program will serve to encourage District employees to keep safety top of mind while celebrating the safe work habits every field team member exhibits as they work to extend and maintain the District’s service territory.

The District’s devoted employees play a crucial role in contributing to the community’s energy efficiency and the wellbeing of its residents. In celebrating this special day,

the District looks forward to giving back to those who work tirelessly to uphold their commitment to providing clean and reliable energy to the communities it serves.

As one of the most common and abundant forms of energy in the U.S., and the supplier of 29 percent of all energy used nationwide, natural gas is the fuel of choice for many homes and businesses. Beyond its dependability, affordability and resiliency, natural gas is the most efficient energy source available, giving consumers the power to save money while helping to save the planet by contributing to a cleaner environment.

Natural gas customers play an important role in keeping our environment clean and safe for generations to come, and District employees help make that contribution possible.

Since its founding in 1959, the District has proudly provided safe, dependable and cost-efficient natural gas service to residents of its member cities – Apopka, Clermont and Winter Garden. Now serving more than 23,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers, the District and its workers have been presented with many safety awards and accolades, including the prestigious American Public Gas Association’s national S.O.A.R. (Systems Operational Achievement Recognition) award.

For more information on natural gas service for your home, business or vehicle, please contact the LANGD Marketing Team at (407) 656-2734 x 307 or marketing@langd. org, or visit www.langd.org.

To learn more, visit a Lake Apopka Natural Gas District office during Public Natural Gas Week, call the District’s marketing team at

(407) 656-2734 ext. 307 or email marketing@langd.org

NATIONAL SAFE DIGGING MONTH Lake Apopka Natural Gas District is recognizing April 2019 as “National Safe Digging Month”. Are you PLANNING TO DO SOME DIGGING? Damages to gas pipelines are most often caused by people doing excavation, digging, grading or other earth-disturbing work. Whether you are planning to build a major development or just landscape your yard…. Please read this special message:

Smart digging means knowing where utility lines are buried BEFORE you dig in order to protect yourself from injury and prevent damage to underground utility lines. One easy call to 811 starts the process of getting underground utility lines marked for FREE. Florida Statute 553.851 requires excavators to notify Sunshine State One-Call System a minimum of 48 hours prior to starting an excavation. So, before installing landscaping, fencing or a mailbox, put down the shovel, pick up the phone and call 811!

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Sourcing, maintenance and delivery of natural gas service is not a simple process.

Each step requires dedication, expertise and understanding of the importance of the utility resource. March 18th marks the official nationwide celebration of the fourth annual Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day, a special and well-deserved commemoration of the hard work and accomplishments of natural gas utility workers.

Visit any of our Corporate or Branch Office locations for Natural Gas Service and Appliance Sales:

Winter Garden: 1320 Winter Garden-Vineland Rd. Apopka: 38 N. Park Avenue Clermont: 676 Montrose Street

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“We knew it was going to be an uphill battle, not only because the incumbent was the incumbent, but because he had been there for two terms already.”

— Larry Brinson Sr.

added he wasn’t satisfied with the amount of property taxes some individuals in District 1 were paying in relation to the district’s infrastructure needs.

“One of the (issues I ran on) … is the amount we pay in property taxes versus what we see being provided for us for those property taxes,” Brinson said. “The infrastructure is part of what we pay for (with) property taxes. … What we’d like to see is someone who is championing our issues — someone who’s going to go there to the City Commission and be our voice and our advocate.”

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to a lot of people.”

The election came down to just a handful of votes. Brinson defeated incumbent John Grogan, who served on the City Commission for two terms, by 10 votes. Of 6,790 eligible voters in Ocoee’s District 1, 598 District 1 voters cast their ballots in the election, a voter turnout of 8.81%. Brinson received 303 votes, or 50.84%; Grogan received 293 votes, or 49.16%, according to the Orange County Supervisor of Elections’ official results.

“The difference is 1.68% — no recount,” Orange County Supervisor of Elections Bill Cowles said.

“Florida law requires automatic recounts at .05% or less. Candidates cannot ask for a recount.”

“It wasn’t a landslide on either side,” Brinson said. “We knew it was going to be an uphill battle, not only because the incumbent was the incumbent, but because he had been there for two terms already. So, we’re very excited about our victory.”

Brinson is a veteran of the U.S. Marines who has served more than 20 years. He has lived in Ocoee

since 2006. Some of the top issues Brinson highlighted in his campaign were public safety and infrastructure. Now that he’s secured a seat on the City Commission, he can work toward addressing some of those issues, he said.

“We want to make sure that our first-responders — our police and fire (departments) — are well-equipped and well-trained,” Brinson said. “Public safety also includes street lights. We want to make sure that (our street lights) — especially at major streets that run through the city — are well lit.

“Then of course, there’s the infrastructure,” he said. “(We need to be) ensuring that the infrastructure will support the growth that’s currently happening in Ocoee. Ocoee is not only fastgrowing, it’s a very diverse town, and I think it’s very attractive to others that live outside of Ocoee as well with businesses. We want to make sure the infrastructure and the amenities the city offers remain attractive.”

Brinson said he was inspired to run after he felt his concerns over infrastructure and safety in District 1 were being ignored. He

Votes 303 293

Percentage 50.84% 49.16%

Early Voting 14 2

Vote By Mail 85 145

Election Day 204 146

Poll % Early Turnout By Mail Turnout Total Turnout Total % 5.18 16 230 598 8.81 Source: Orange County Supervisor of Elections

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County explores ideas for park in Horizon West Orange County hired a master planner to design the future park, which will be 220 acres — one-third the size of New York’s Central Park.

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The Horizon West community soon will be home to a park about 11 times the size of any existing Orange County park.

The 220-acre Horizon West Regional Park is located north of New Independence Parkway, southeast of State Road 429 and west of Tiny Road.

Presently, the park is used for hiking and horseback riding, but the county plans to revamp the park with several amenities for which the community has expressed desire, Orange County District 1 Commissioner Betsy VanderLey said.

“The county has owned that piece of property and has intended it for a park for a very long time, but we just recently started to jell around a particular vision for the park,” VanderLey said. “We just signed a contract with a master planner to help us envision what’s going to go in the park, how it’s going to fit in, how it’s to be laid out, and figure out who our public-private partnerships might be.”

VanderLey has collected ideas from the public regarding amenities the park could have, but no amenities have been decided on yet, she said.

The multi-step process for the park’s designs has only recently begun, and the county wants to ensure it is able to build a world-class park, she said.

“I’ve heard a lot of ideas: aquatics, tennis courts, folks want to make sure that the trails out there connect into the park,” she said. “There’s a need for a venue out there for Rotary Club meetings and weddings. There’s a need for a nice public building in that area because there’s nothing out there right now. Some of the folks have talked about a concert venue and how neat that would be. There are a lot of ideas floating out there, and there will be more public meetings held to gain further input from the residents. After that, we’ll decide what reasonably fits in there and what can coexist well on the property, how we’re going to fund it and where the money could come from.”

Orange County has several million

dollars earmarked for the park, but VanderLey aims to establish a 501(c) (3) organization to help raise money, set up public-private partnerships and possibly obtain Tourism Development Tax dollars, she said.

“A lot of really large parks like this — world-class parks — like New York Central Park, often will form its own 501(c)(3) to build and operate the park,” she said. “This will take far more than the taxpayer dollars that are currently available. So instead of diverting all the park monies to this park and not being able to do things in other areas, my vision is that we would do this 501(c) (3) stand-alone, which would then be able to go out and write agreements, do capital campaigns to raise the money, and all that.”

The park originally was purchased cooperatively with monies from the Environmental Protection Agency, which relinquished its rights to the park’s property a month ago, VanderLey said. Owning the full rights allows the county to get its ambitious plans for the park done without needing federal government approval, which would require a long process, she said.

“There will be a lot of public input, and ultimately, it will be a decision made by the parks department, Orange County and perhaps stakeholders,” VanderLey said. “It’s about what the community wants, what can be realized here, what we have funding for and what we can get with some partnerships in place.”

The timeline for construction depends on funding, and a cost estimate for the park is not yet known because the park is only in its preliminary planning phases, VanderLey said.

“Depending on how successful we are with the capital campaigns, that will determine how quickly the park gets built,” she said. “If we’re very successful, perhaps we can build it all at the same time. If not, we’ll look at how to phase this in over time according to the most acute need for the community. But this is (in the) very early days — we are just now starting to put this together and just hired the master planner and given them notice to proceed.”

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Students spent hours dancing to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network.

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uring a night of dancing, games, food and fun Friday, March 8, the West Orange High School students raised $45,253.18 for Children’s Miracle Network.

More than 600 students participated in the annual fundraising event, held in the West Orange gymnasium. Inflatables were set up, snacks and food were sold, and a disc jockey played dance music for hours.

— AMY QUESINBERRY

Friends gather in front of the FTK poster, created for the dance marathon theme, “For The Kids.”

Student Government Association members welcome the crowd at the West Orange High Warriorthon.

Participants enjoyed a giant game of Twister.

Jenna Williams, left, and Madison Ludwig, of West Orange Creamery, doled out drinks and ice-cream treats.

Senior officers Amelia Conenna, left, Sarah Pogany and Hanna VanderLey had fun at the Warriorthon.

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— DANIELLE HENDRIX

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Winter Garden community unites for actor Michael Hartson

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Hartson most recently played Herbie in the Garden Theatre’s fall 2018 production of “Gypsy.”

Fundraiser attendees could grab snacks, bid on wonderful silentauction items and enjoy a variety of entertaining acts as part of the show.

Ali Flores and Andrea Canny were the event cohosts.

— DANIELLE HENDRIX

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Zariah Harris added some color to a rain barrel.

Right: Kincade Hungerford, left, and his little brother, Jackson, were all smiles after riding the Turbo Tubs.

Ocoee springs into new season

We are clearing our Hope Chest Warehouse Inventory of gently used wood furniture, appliances and new & used household items to make room for the construction of our new Matthew’s Hope Outreach Center.

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coee residents enjoyed some fun in the sun at Bill Breeze Park Saturday, March 9, for the city’s 14th annual Spring Fling event. A rock-climbing wall, bounce houses, prize raffles, carnival rides and meet-and-greets with the Ocoee Police Department were just some of the fun at the annual event.

City residents had the opportunity to take home a free plant and take part in a free rain barrel workshop.

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Waterleigh home sells for $790,000 A

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March 6, for $410,000. Built in 2014, it has five bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 3,784 square feet of living area.

The price per square foot is $108.93.

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The home at 3440 Jamber Drive, Ocoee, sold March 4, for $332,500. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,551 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $130.34.

transactions from March 1 to 8.

The home at 15624 Marina Bay Drive, Winter

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Garden, sold March 4, for it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 3,212 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is

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This Waterleigh home, at 15624 Marina Bay Drive, Winter Garden, sold March 4, for $790,000. It offers a view of Hickory Nut Lake.

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These are the highestselling homes in each

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BRADFORD CREEK

The home at 14162 Creekbed Circle, Winter Garden, sold March 4, for $469,990. Built in 2017, it has four bedrooms, four baths and 3,478 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $135.13.

HIGHLANDS AT SUMMERLAKE

The home at 15784 Sweet Limetta Drive, Winter Garden, sold March 6, for $459,000.

Built in 2018, it has five bedrooms, five-and-one-half baths and 3,636 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $126.24.

ORCHARD HILLS

The home at 4324 Old Sycamore Loop, Winter Garden, sold March 8, for $454,000.

Built in 2015, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 3,084 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $147.21.

MEADOW RIDGE

The home at 448 Douglas Edward Drive, Ocoee, sold March 4, for $455,000. Built in 2008, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,487 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $182.95.

Total Sales: 62 High Sale Price: $925,000 Low Sale Price: $15,500

The townhouse at 5808 Cypress Hill Road, Winter Garden, sold March 4, for $290,265. Built in 2018, it has two bedrooms, two-and-onehalf baths and 1,800 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $161.26.

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The home at 7747 Tangerine Knoll Loop, Winter Garden, sold March 8, for $436,000.

Built in 2018, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,712 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $160.77.

SUMMERLAKE

The home at 7530 Belted Kingfisher Way, Winter Garden, sold March 8, for $510,000.

Built in 2016, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,742 square feet of living area.

The price per square foot is $136.29.

SUMMERPORT

The home at 14207 Sonco Ave., Windermere, sold March 8, for $390,000. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,790 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $139.78.

The home at 14131 Bluebird Park Road, Windermere, sold March 8, for $338,000. Built

The home at 105 Magnolia St., Ocoee, sold March 9, for $235,000. Built in 1954, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,904 square feet of living area.

The price per square foot is $123.42.

VILLAGES OF WESMERE

The home at 173 Spruce Pine Road, Ocoee, sold March 7, for $277,000. Built in 2012, it has three bedrooms, twoand-one-half baths and 1,707 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $162.27. landhomebiz.com

This Meadow Ridge home, at 448 Douglas Edward Drive, Ocoee, sold March 4, for $455,000. It was the largest transaction in Ocoee from March 1 to 8.

in 2004, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,394 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $141.19.

VINEYARDS

The townhouse at 13712 Beckman Drive, Windermere, sold March 6, for $280,000. Built in 2015, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,912 square feet of living area.

The price per square foot is $146.44.

WATERLEIGH

The home at 15549 Waterleigh Cove Drive, Winter Garden, sold March 5, for $385,000.

Built in 2015, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 2,696 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $142.80.

WEST LAKE HANCOCK ESTATES

The home at 7583 Bishop Square Drive, Winter Garden, sold March 7, for $515,000.

Built in 2017, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 4,000 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $128.75.

OCOEE

ARDEN PARK NORTH

The home at 2997 Foxtail Bend, Ocoee, sold March 4, for $320,000. Built in 2018, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,245 square feet of living area.

The price per square foot is $142.54.

EAGLES LANDING

The home at 2884 Eagles Landing Trail, Ocoee, sold

WINTER GARDEN

ALEXANDER RIDGE

The home at 1954 Pantheon Drive, Winter Garden, sold March 5, for $314,500. Built in 2015, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,027 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $155.16.

BAY ISLE

The home at 14045 Hampshire Bay Circle, Winter Garden, sold March 8, for $605,000.

Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths, a pool and 3,774 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $160.31.

EMERALD RIDGE

The home at 14844 Tullamore Loop, Winter Garden, sold March 8, for $415,000. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,530 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $117.56.

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TOP BUILDING PERMITS These are the largest residential building permits issued by the city of Winter Garden from Feb. 28 to March 6, in order of dollar amounts.

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PERMIT APPLICANT AMOUNT Re-roof Sarah P. & Justin T. Boudreaux $42,933 Solar Marcel Campos $35,681 Solar Bryan Langenderfer $24,960 Solar Robert Lewis Powell $19,033 Solar Luis C. Abreu De Galdos $17,528 Re-roof Karen E. Free $16,200 Addition Jeffrey Joseph Oakman $16,000 Re-roof Edith G. Hughes $15,000 Re-roof Elida Rodriguez $14,500 HVAC Changeout Joseph Naughton $14,301

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These are the largest building permits issued by the town of Oakland for the month of February 2019 in order of dollar amounts.

PERMIT APPLICANT Solar system Donald E. Sanderson Re-roof Matthew N. Clinger Re-roof Judith Ann Rosser Re-roof Allen Terry Lewis II HVAC Stanley J. Workman Re-roof Kenneth Brown Gas tanks & lines Patricia K. Hughson Trustee Fence Michael R. Adams Seating wall Alexandra N. Valente

The home at 1835 Nesting Lane, Winter Garden, sold March 5, for $325,000. Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, two-andone-half baths, a pool and 2,784 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $116.74.

HERITAGE AT PLANT STREET

The townhouse at 639 E. Plant St., Winter Garden, sold March 6, for $340,050. Built in 2019, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 1,850 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $183.81.

LAKE FOREST

The home at 706 Duff Drive, Winter Garden, sold March 8, for $460,000. Built in 2005, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,827 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $120.20.

STONE CREEK

The home at 15252 Quailmoor St., Winter Garden, sold March 5, for $219,000. Built in 2001, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,365 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $160.44.

STONEYBROOK WEST

The home at 14833 Masthead Landing Circle, Winter Garden, sold March 7, for $380,000. Built in 2005, it has five bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,812 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $135.14.

The home at 310 E. Smith St., Winter Garden, sold March 6, for $240,000. Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,569 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $152.96.

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In Foundation Academy’s dominating 22-11 win over Legacy in softball Friday, March 8, Sophia Smith continued to have a stellar season.

The sixth-grader had 10 strikeouts from the circle while also collecting three hits of her own.

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In Legacy baseball’s 5-3 win over Cornerstone Charter Academy Friday, March 8, Justin LaGasse had an all-around strong performance as the junior pitched six innings — giving up only five hits, three runs (one earned) and two walks, while grabbing 10 strikeouts. At the plate, LaGasse went 2-for-4 and accounted for one run.

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West Orange baseball picked up a quality 5-1 win over The First Academy Wednesday, March 6, thanks in large part to the pitching prowess of TJ Nikhazy. Nikhazy would pitch five innings, giving up only two hits while striking out two. He would be followed up by Nick Naso, who was the winning pitcher for the Warriors with two innings pitched.

The victorious Eagles brought home the Class 2A state title following a year of ups and downs.

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In West Orange girls tennis’ 7-0 win over Apopka on Wednesday, March 6, the Warriors had perfect wins from Bansari Modi and Riley Winslow. Modi would take her match 8-0 in singles play, while Winslow would also take home the 8-0 win. Their performances — along with Shelley Peach (8-2), Morgan DeLattre (8-2) and Maanya Pradeep (8-1) — moved the Warriors to 6-0 on the season.

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In West Orange’s dominating 15-2 win over Ocoee in boys lacrosse Friday, March 8, Matthew Nastasi had a strong a performance as the senior picked up four goals and five assists to lead the Warriors to their fifth win of the season. Fellow senior Patrick Rapport also added four goals and one assist.

aking their way off the court at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland, members of the CFCA basketball team were all

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Coach Jonathan McClintock celebrated with his team at mid-court.

smiles.

The gold medals around their necks shined under the bright lights, as they walked toward the SEE EAGLES PAGE 18

Foundation set to introduce new sports next school year Boys lacrosse and sand volleyball will be two of the six new sports available to students in 2019-20.

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There’s some good news for future and current students at Foundation Academy looking to play sports.

Starting with the 2019-20 school year, Foundation will offer

six brand-new sports, including boys and girls swimming, boys and girls weightlifting, boys lacrosse and sand volleyball.

By offering more opportunities for students on the field and in the pool, Athletic Director Lisa Eaves is hoping to continue build-

ing the athletic foundation at the school and get students even more involved.

“For our kids who are here, we want to service them,” Eaves said.

“I know we have some boys who love lacrosse and they’re playing in club, and there may be some football players who never thought about, ‘Wow, I could play lacrosse.’

“It’s also to draw — we want to draw Christian families who have

a heart for Christian education but also love lacrosse and their child would play in a Christian environment,” she said. “We hope that it will just be a boost to our overall program.”

Having boys lacrosse is a gamechanging program, Eaves said, and she believes it will play an important role in growing the athletic SEE FOUNDATION PAGE 19

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Caroline McCarthy Sophomore Carolina McCarthy is taking full advantage of her time playing middie for the West Orange girls lacrosse team this season. With multiple games in which she has racked up at least four goals for the Warriors, McCarthy is a versatile player who enjoys both attacking the goals on offense and winning back balls on defense.

What first got you into lacrosse?

I started in sixth grade, and I played most sports. I was trying to find one I really loved, and I wanted to find a sport that I could play club and really be competitive in. I got drawn to lacrosse, because it’s so physical, and I just love how unique it is with the stick. It’s really fast. Everything about it is so intriguing.

What has been your favorite thing about playing at West Orange?

Just the team feel and having all these friends — you have 15 other girls that are there for you always and have your back. Our coaches are amazing and they always hype us up. … We have so much fun.

What would you say is the most fun, and most difficult, part about playing middie?

I love being able to play on both sides of the field — getting to tactical and then going back to defend. The biggest challenge is having to run the field the whole game, but it’s worth it, for sure.

What’s some of the best advice that coach Nicole Thorndill has given you?

I would say the best advice is, you’re just going to have to put in that extra work and that extra run, because there is always someone better than you, and you have to show that you want it.

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D1 college athletes and players, just watching them play and be so amazing. I just want to follow in their footsteps and play in college. I just have to look ahead and putting in the work now that’s so hard, but it’s all worth it.

How do you balance school and lacrosse?

It’s probably one of the biggest challenges of being a studentathlete, you have to manage your time really well, and I’m still working on that. You just have to get yourself organized and do as much as you can in school so when you go hope you won’t have as much and can practice.

You still have a couple of years at West Orange, but do you have any plans down the line after you graduate?

I’m still trying to figure out my path, but I really do want to go play lacrosse in college — wherever that may lead me. After college, I really just want to go have a job and work my way to the top, and show girls you can do anything.

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You put a lot of time into playing lacrosse, so what motivates you to push through the hard days?

Honestly, just trying to be the best that I can be, and I look up to those

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back hallway and were met with a sea of green.

The hundreds of CFCA fans who had been waiting in the wings greeted the team with smiles and cheers, while smartphones were held in the air to catch this magical moment.

What followed next was a parting of the sea. Senior Jor-

dan Preaster ran into the crowd with trophy held high, as teammates quickly followed behind — handing out high-fives to fans along the way.

“This is the culmination of five years of hard work, and there are a lot of faces that come to mind — not just the tremendous young men in this room — but lots of families who have enabled us to experience this moment,” Eagles head coach Jonathan McClintock said. “My attitude is just one of thanksgiving — God’s goodness to us is remarkable.”

As the Eagles made their victory lap and celebrated, the scoreboard back in the arena still displayed the score as brightly as it did when the final buzzer had sounded: Eagles 71, North Florida Educational Institute 67. The Eagles (21-10) had done it — they had grabbed the Class 2A state basketball title.

This was the moment for which McClintock and those with the program had been waiting patiently, and it wasn’t without its challenges.

The championship game, which took place Tuesday, March 6, was just as stressful as CFCA’s 59-44 win over Crossroad Academy in the semifinal the day before.

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the bench in the final because of foul trouble.

“Being on the floor helps my teammates a lot,” Preaster said.

“I need to be on the floor with my team to help us win.”

Preaster was among three Eagles — including Anterrius Washington and Bryce Street — to play all 32 minutes Tuesday night. Preaster also led all scorers with a game-high 30 points while picking up eight rebounds and four assists.

With Street’s 25 points and Washington’s 15 points, the scoring from the senior trio made up all but two of the Eagles’ scoring total for the night. Under their leadership, the Eagles were able to stave off any nerves that might have come from being under the bright lights in Lakeland.

“It’s a lot of years of practice from (being) in the backyard

shooting — it pays off,” Street said. “I try not to let the arena or lights affect me; I try to just stay focused. And with good teammates and stuff, they keep me confident. Them pushing me to keep shooting and keep that confidence; it helps a lot.”

A solid chunk of those points came when the Eagles needed them the most. CFCA exploded in the fourth quarter to push its lead to 18 with 4:12 left in the game. It also helped that the defense really stepped up at the right time.

“We just started playing defense more aggressively — trapping the ball, and then they eventually started turning the ball over,” Preaster said. “And then we started pushing the ball up.”

Despite NFEI’s late-game efforts to close the gap, it was too little too late as the final horn sounded and the Eagles rushed

the court before receiving their gold medals from CFCA Athletic Director Kyle Wills.

After spending most of the game watching nervously from the sidelines, that moment of finality was one of absolute joy, Wills said. It also was a time to reflect on everything the program has accomplished over the last few years.

“To see everybody slowly build these last five years with school pride and community spirit — to see it catch fire like it has — it’s been really special around here,” Wills said. “Lower-school teachers, upper-school teachers and everybody has that commonality of excitement and school spirit.

It’s been really cool.”

department. Lacrosse was also the sport that really sparked this desire to offer programs, which actually began when Eaves arrived to the school last June. “(We are) just looking ahead and looking at our area, and so it kind of started with the question of, ‘We have to answer the question about lacrosse,’ because that is a question we get asked repeatedly,” Eaves said. “It’s a big deal in this area — club stops at eighth grade. … So kids that come to a school like ours can play up until their eighthgrade year. But then once they get to high school, they’re either looking for another school or they’re not playing sports.”

Eaves also said the school is adding programs that can serve as complements to sports it already offers. The most notable complementary sport is weightlifting. All athletes have to do some sort of weight training to better prepare for their sport, so why not offer it as a team? And with boys weightlifting being a spring sport, it also would allow for fall sports athletes — from sports such as football — to participate.

“Weightlifting is only going to help all of our programs and make all of them stronger,” Eaves said. “It complements well with football, basketball and any of that, because for boys, it’s in the spring, so it’s a good complement. It also works with track and field. If you handle your schedules correctly, kids can do track and field and weightlifting at the same time — it really doesn’t rob you of your track kids.”

Although the other sports

already have the space to utilize on campus, sports such as boys and girls swimming/diving and sand volleyball will require Eaves and the school to search out facilities to use — something that Eaves said they are in the process of doing now.

Offering these new sports — specifically swimming/diving and sand volleyball — will come with some growing pains, but Eaves said she is confident the school can adapt.

“Swim is an individual sport, so you don’t really need a lot of kids to do it, and actually, we are working on finding facilities to rent,” Eaves said. “But even in starting a swim program, if you have to say, ‘You guys are just going to swim with your club teams, and then we’re going to go put you in some FHSAA high-school meets.’ It’s easy; it works.”

The same can be said about sand volleyball, which requires only two players per unit in a team. Fielding the team won’t be an issue, but there is the matter of finding a place to play.

Regardless, Eaves is excited about being able to offer a sand volleyball team in the second half of the school year to those looking to play beyond the regular volleyball season.

With those sports now set into place, Eaves will begin looking for new coaches to take over and provide strong and influential guidance to the programs.

“We just think it is going to be a win for us and our families, so we are excited about making the step,” Eaves said.

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THROWBACK THURSDAY MARCH 4, 1976 What could be better than buying a new Deutz aircooled diesel tractor with a protector cab? Purchasing the tractor and cab and getting six months’ worth of gasoline (up to $651) and a 23-channel CB radio for free, according to this Pounds Motor Company ad in the March 4, 1976, issue of The Winter Garden Times.

“Breaker, breaker, onenine. … Ten-four, good buddy.”

85 years ago

The Lakeview High School senior class play is the three-act comedy, “How Very English.”

Cast members include Blanche Berry, Geraldine Kennedy, Mable Lawson, Mary Ellen Sadler, Dan MacKinnon, Malon Wright, Emmett Wright and Ed Story. Albert Valdes gets credit for the unusually effective stage settings.

80 years ago

Winter Garden Fire Chief Hoyle Pounds and Police Chief Mark Bailey are urging people not to follow the fire trucks and not to park within two blocks of a fire.

75 years ago

John B. Rodgers Jr., former attorney of Winter Garden, has been commissioned a lieutenant in the U.S. Naval Reserve.

In high school, he participated in football and track and was Florida high-school debating champion in 1930.

Edwin H. Pounds, of Ocoee, has been promoted from first lieutenant to captain in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He has been stationed at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

65 years ago

The local Boy Scouts are taking over the city of Winter Garden.

All city offices will be filled with

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scouts, from the mayor on down to dog catcher.

The Charlotte Hornets and the Chattanooga Lookouts have arrived to start spring training at Walker Field in Winter Garden. The Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a game between Chattanooga

and Richmond that will be a benefit to raise money for the grandstand building fund.

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52 NYC boutique neighborhood 53 Jason’s ship 54 Myopic Mr. 55 “Awesome!”

56 Like Bob Dylan’s voice 58 Enthusiastic review 59 Salt additive 60 Sometimes-yellow vehicle 63 Ambivalence, or a hint to the starred answers’ hidden parts 67 Newspaper VIPs 68 It has a Prime service 70 Actor Epps

71 Psychic’s deck 73 Kids learn to tie them 74 Wise people 76 Plucked instrument 77 Attire for Judge Judy 81 Polo brand 82 Bitter 83 Yearned 84 Sits in an oak barrel 85 Marshy area 86 *Railroader of song (5-7) 88 Get rid of 89 Picturesque cave 92 Corrida cries 93 Croissant seller

94 Came up 95 Barbecue restaurant necessity 98 Princes, for queens 99 Wield the gavel 101 Palindromic act 102 Where grunts get grub 106 Banded gemstone 107 *Floor plan units (4-7) 110 Garfield’s companion 111 Defeated candidate 112 Influence 113 “Way cool!”

114 Pound of poetry 115 Suffix for hip 116 Badminton barriers 117 Grand ___ National Park 118 Search for

ABC’s “Wheel of Fortune”: Linda Sherrill, of Windermere, and her son, Aaron Sherrill, of Celebration; Terry Anthony and her son, Steve Anthony; and Chris Cole, of Winter Garden.

43 Phish Food, e.g., for Ben & Jerry’s 44 Man of many words?

46 Evening, in German 47 Orchard measures 49 Bathroom bowl 51 Cow’s chew 54 Nursing parents, informally 55 Average 57 Singer Tori 58 Solution 59 How losses are often written 60 Ariz. neighbor 61 Astound 62 *Savory pan drippings (5-9) 64 Cattle drive orphan DOWN 65 Apple music app 1 Cologne scent 66 Apt singer for a Cheerios 2 Regarding jingle?

3 Attempt 4 *She played Penny Lane 69 Last letter, to a Brit 72 *Sprinter’s footwear in “Almost Famous” (2-5) (4-8) 5 ___ corpus 74 “Shoo!”

6 Dropped the ball 75 Fire felony 7 Overhead expense?

76 Bedsheet fabric 8 Audi competitor 9 Southernmost UC campus 78 Shrek, for one 79 Put up with 10 Huge concert venue 80 Glimpse 11 Pinkish lipstick shade 82 Took the stage 12 Catch, as a thief 83 False teeth cleaner 13 “Orinoco Flow” singer 87 One of two in a deck 14 Pontius ___ 88 Without 15 *Sweet-sounding Don 90 Personnel list McLean hit (6-10) 91 Basketry willow 16 Lucky number 93 Fenway Park’s home 17 Rink maneuver 94 Jargon 21 Spanish bar bites 96 Young ___ novel 24 “Inferno” poet 97 Loud rings 27 ___ noire 98 Take care of 30 Intrinsically 99 Buds 32 Do without 100 “Monday Night Foot33 Former VP Agnew ball” channel 35 Understands 102 Food being grown in labs 36 Crossword-colored 103 Woodworking tool cookie?

104 Old Italian bills 37 Snack 105 Main problem?

38 Butcher, as a joke 108 With 14-Across, Spanish 40 Sleek design prefix greeting 42 Mustachioed Seuss 109 Payment character

CELEBRITY CIPHER

By Luis Campos Celebrity Cipher cryptograms are created from quotations by famous people, past and present.

Each letter in the cipher stands for another.

“FKMWYR WN YX JEY EYDVNN WM’N TFGZ. W’L YXM MWMWDDFMVZ CO FKMWYR ... EYDVNN W TFUV MX AXGS TFGZ.”

–CXC XZVYSWGS

“Z’WN SZNS FT XMEC HZXNF ... IC GEZPN ... NBNLHDTLKHZTE ...

HODTJE TPP M IKZBSZEA ...

SDTJEZEA. ... Z’WN SZNS M BTH TP HZXNF.”

–VTEMHOME IMEGF

Puzzle Two Clue: A equals G

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Complete the grid so that every row, column and 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9 inclusively.

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West Orange Chamber of Commerce

Celebrates Business Held every Tuesday from 8:00-9:00am at Village Inn in Winter Garden.

Bonus Networking starts at 7:30am. To find out if there is an opening for your business or to be added to the wait list, please contact Bob Gentile (Bob@ NaturalSolutionsLLC.com).

WEDNESDAY NETWORKING GROUP Held the first and third Wednesdays of the month (except for holidays) from 8:00-9:00am at Fairfield Inn Ocoee. In months with a fifth Wednesday, please visit wochamber. com for meeting location.

To find out if there is an opening for your business or to be added to the wait list, please contact Pam Birdsong (pam@ proformaalbrecht.net).

FRIDAY NETWORKING GROUP Held every other Friday (visit wochamber.com for specific dates) from 8:00am - 9:00am at Peach Valley Café in Dr. Phillips.

Bonus Networking starts at 7:30am. To find out if there is an opening for your business or to be added to the wait list, please contact Marc Jablon (marc@ imaginethatpromo.com).

For more information about joining the West Orange Chamber of Commerce, call 407-656-1304 or visit wochamber.com

Celebrating Ribbon Cutting of Board and Brush

Celebrating Ribbon Cutting of Eddie V’s

The West Orange Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors celebrated the

The West Orange Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors celebrated the

Celebrating Ribbon Cutting of Engel & Völkers

Celebrating Ribbon Cutting of Gosselin Realty

The West Orange Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors celebrated the

The West Orange Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors celebrated the

Celebrating Ribbon Cutting of Oakland Park

Celebrating Ribbon Cutting of Prime Mediterranean Grill

ribbon cutting of Board and Brush, located at 2727 Old Winter Garden Rd., in Ocoee. To learn more, visit www.boardandbrush.com/ocoee.

Photo courtesy of WOCC.

ribbon cutting of Engel & Völkers, located at 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Suite 42 in Orlando. To learn more, visit www.evusa.com. Photo courtesy of WOCC.

The West Orange Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors celebrated the ribbon cutting of Oakland Park, located at 100 W Plant St., Suite 260 in Winter Garden. To learn more, visit www.LiveAtOaklandPark.com.

Photo courtesy of WOCC.

Celebrating Ribbon Cutting of Sunbelt Rentals in Ocoee

ribbon cutting of Eddie V’s Prime Seafood, located at 7488 W. Sand Lake Rd., Orlando. To learn more, visit www.eddiev.com. Photo courtesy of WOCC.

ribbon cutting of Gosselin Realty, located at 213 E Bay St., in Winter Garden. To learn more, visit www.gosselinrealty.com. Photo courtesy of WOCC.

The West Orange Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors celebrated

the ribbon cutting of Prime Mediterranean Grill, located at 2787 Old Winter Garden Rd., in Ocoee. To learn more, visit www.facebook.com/ primemediterraneangrill. Photo courtesy of WOCC.

Celebrating Ribbon Cutting of 1000 Degrees Pizza

The West Orange Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors celebrated the

The West Orange Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors celebrated the

Celebrating Ribbon Cutting of Craig Martin - State Farm Insurance Agent The West Orange Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors celebrated the

Celebrating Ribbon Cutting of Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Cody Cervellera The West Orange Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors celebrated the

ribbon cutting of Sunbelt Rentals, located at 271 Maguire Rd. in Ocoee.

Sunbelt Rentals in Ocoee. To learn more, visit www.sunbeltrentals.com.

Photo courtesy of WOCC.

ribbon cutting of Craig Martin - State Farm Insurance Agent, located at 14416 Shoreside Way Suite 140, in Winter Garden. To learn more, visit www.craigmartininsurance.com. Photo courtesy of WOCC.

ribbon cutting of 1000 Degrees Pizza, located at 13599 W. Colonial Drive in Winter Garden. Visit www.1000degreespizza.com to learn more!

Photo courtesy of WOCC.

ribbon cutting of Edward Jones - Financial Advisor, Cody Cervellera, located at 13848 Tilden Rd., Suite 160, in Winter Garden. To learn more, visit www.edwardjones.com/cody-cervellera. Photo courtesy of WOCC.

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Includes up to Service includes: Front or Rear Pads, Parts and Labor.

7 quarts of Full Synthetic Oil. Tax and recycling fees are extra. Not valid with any other offers. Expires 3/31/19.

PET SERVICES

Puppy Dreams Pet Hotel

“Your Complete Service Center” 10 West Story Rd. Winter Garden, FL 34787

Your pet’s home away from home

REG# MV-01095

Willie’s Bar-B-Que

www.puppydreams.com

“A luxury everyone can afford!”

• Chicken • Ribs • Pork • Beef • Small & Large Orders • Catering

POOLS

Willie J. Fulmore Owner

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We make Old Fashioned, Texas Style BBQ! 301015

Open Friday and Saturday • 11 am until 7 pm

• Pool Service & Repairs • Full Weekly Pool Service • Complete Equipment Repairs & Replacement

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301017

A portion of the profits help to fund Homeless Women and Children.

17436 7th Street • 407-469-0060 Montverde, FL 34756

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703 S. Vineland Rd. Winter Garden, FL 34787

CATERING

• Bridgestone • Michelin • Toyo • BFG Tires

(407) 654-8885

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ROOFING 301031

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Cemetery Plots/Monuments

CEMETERY PLOTS for Sale. Two cemetery plots with lake views for sale at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Gotha FL (West Orange Area). Save thousands, regularly priced at $22,000 for both plots.

Reduced to $19,000 for both plots. Save $3,000 today. Contact: larry.shriner@gmail.com 3/21ls

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Garage/Moving/Estate Sales

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Hope Chest Warehouse Inventory Clearance

Fast Easy Certification

COMMUNITY YARD Sale - Saturday, March 16, 8 AM - 2 PM. The Arbours at Crown Point, 1236 Arbour Point Way, Ocoee. Located across from Renaissance Charter School. 3/14acp

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Saturday, March 16 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM

1801 E. Colonial Dr Orlando, FL 32803 CMMDR.COM

611 Business Park Blvd., Winter Garden across from Orange Technical College on Story Rd. for more information contact Sharlene@MatthewsHopeMinistries.org

MOVING SALE - Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16. 8 AM - 4 PM. Furniture, household items, clothes, purses, decorating items, wall decor, holiday decor, dishes and lots more. 940 Hyde Park Circle, Winter Garden. 3/14se ORANGE TREE Mobile Home Park off Park Ave in Winter Garden will have a community yard sale on Friday, March 15th and Saturday, March 16th, 8AM-4PM each day. No early sales. Rain date will be Friday, March 22nd and Saturday, March 23rd.

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This week’s Celebrity Cipher answers Puzzle One Solution: “Acting is no fun unless it’s hard. I’m not titillated by acting ... unless I have to work hard.”

– Bob Odenkirk Puzzle Two Solution: “I’ve died so many times ... by knife ... electrocution ... thrown off a building ... drowning. ... I’ve died a lot of times.”

– Jonathan Banks

This week’s Sudoku answers

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