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THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2019

Helton takes crown at Castleview

Little girl, big heart Keene’s Crossing secondgrader Lucy DiCocco’s love for others is leading her on a journey to help the homeless.

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The school’s mascot is the dragon, and the school colors are royal blue, silver and white.

AMY QUESINBERRY COMMUNITY EDITOR

Dr. Julie Helton is excited about the possibilities for her new school with the recent selection of the dragon as the mascot of Castleview Elementary.

The newly named principal of the school — currently under construction at 9131 Taborfield Ave., Orlando — has been SEE HELTON PAGE 4

YOUR TOWN LIBRARY TO HOST AUTHOR

Town, county exploring traffic relief strategies The town of Windermere hopes to gain ground with Orange County on a joint transportation project that could offer traffic relief to town and county residents.

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gle to identify possible solutions to the town’s cut-through traffic issue.

With a new mayor and elected officials leading both the town of Windermere and Orange County government — as well as data proving the majority of vehicles that cut through the town origiSEE TOWN PAGE 5

SPORTS

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PITCHING PERFECTION

Dr. Phillips’ Raychel Trocki has notched eight no-hitters and three perfect games this year. 19.

Melanie Benjamin will speak at the 14th annual Southwest Author Series at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 12, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando.

The New York Times- and USA Today-bestselling author is known for her historical novels, including the national bestseller “Alice I Have Been,” inspired by Alice Liddell and the Alice in Wonderland story. Her novels have been translated in more than 15 languages, featured in national magazines and optioned for film.

Presented in partnership with The Rotary Club of Dr. Phillips, she will discuss some of her popular novels.

A book sale and signing will follow her discussion. This event is free and open to everyone, but registration is encouraged, as seating will be limited. Reserve a seat at attend.ocls.info/ event/1713497.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 11

WEST ORANGE REPUBLICAN WOMEN FEDERATED MEETING 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at the West Orange Country Club, 3300 West Orange Country Club Drive, Winter Garden. The meeting will be an April Bingo Game Day. Buffet lunch is $20. Donations of canned foods and pastas will be collected for the Edgewood Children’s Ranch. RSVP at rebeccatmellen@gmail.com or (407) 230-5968.

WINDERMERE GARDEN CLUB MEETING 9:30 a.m. White Elephant Sale, 10 a.m. program and general meeting Thursday, April 11, at Windermere Town Hall, 520 Main St. Coffee and light refreshments will be served prior to the meeting. This month’s guest speaker is club member Theresa Schretzmann-Myers, who will talk about Nehrling’s “Our Native Birds of Song & Beauty.” The public is welcome to attend. For info, call (407) 876-4239 or visit the club’s Facebook page.

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14TH ANNUAL SOUTHWEST AUTHOR SERIES 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 12, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Celebrate National Library Month with the author series, presented in partnership with the Rotary Club of Dr. Phillips. Melanie Benjamin, author of “The Girls in the Picture” and “The Aviator’s Wife,” will speak and sign copies of her books. A book sale will follow the presentation. Doors open at 6 p.m.

(407) 835-7323.

LENTEN FISH FRY 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 12, at Resurrection Catholic Church, 1211 Winter Garden-Vineland Road, Winter Garden. Dinner includes baked and fried fish, potato, cole slaw,

hush 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, APRIL 13

KITTEN SHOWER 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at the Orlando Brewing Company, 1301 Atlanta Ave., Orlando. Kitten season is on the way, which means hundreds of kittens will be arriving in shelters in the next few months, and supplies are needed for the foster families. The event will include a raffle and silent auction, bake sale, on-site food truck, games for the family and cats and kittens available for adoption through Kindness For Cats. Kindnessforcats@yahoo.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 16

WOHS A CAPPELLA SHOW 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, in the West Orange High School auditorium, 1625 S. Beulah Road, Winter Garden. Enjoy a special performance featuring the premier a cappella group, Noise Complaint, as well as a raffle and auction.

The WOHS Choral Department is hosting the fundraiser to support the group’s trip to Memphis for the annual National A Cappella Convention, where the group has been invited to perform. Entrance is $5. (407) 905-2400.

THURSDAY, APRIL 18

CUISINE CORNER: COOKING BY THE BOOK 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at the Windermere Library, 530 Main St. Farah Davids is back with recipes straight from your favorite book.

Learn to prepare iconic dishes from “A Series of Unfortunate Events” and “Charlotte’s Web.” Be ready to enjoy the fruits of your labor after you reach the final chapter.

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Eggs-citing times Easter events are planned throughout West Orange County for the next two weekends.

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he Easter Bunny will be busy this weekend and next as he makes stops at a number of family-friendly community events taking place around West Orange County. Mark your calendar for one or more of

them and get ready for some Easter fun.

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QUEST CHURCH “THE WAY OF THE CROSS” 7:30 p.m. on Good Friday, April 19, at Quest Church, 1450 Citrus Oaks Ave., Gotha. Experience a dramatic retelling of the story of the crucifixion as seen through the eyes of The Centurion, Simon of Cyrene, Mary Magdalene and Pontius Pilate and his wife, Claudia Procula. Seating is limited; admission is free.

HORIZON WEST

HAMLIN HAMLIN EASTER FEST 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas Hamlin, 14111 Shoreside Way, Winter Garden. Meet the Easter Bunny and pose for photos, hunt for Easter eggs, color, play games and participate in other fun activities at this free family event. Egg hunts will be broken into age groups: 10:30 for ages 3 and younger, 11:30 for ages 4 to 6 and 12:30 p.m. for ages 7 to 10. Parents must preregister at bit.ly/HamlinEasterFest.

Live music presented by Abby Baird on ukulele. Food trucks will be set up to sell meals, snacks, mimosas and non-alcoholic drinks.

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FIFTH ANNUAL CELEBRATION AMONG THE OAKS 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at the Oakland Meeting Hall, 221 N. Arrington St. Meet the Easter Bunny from 11 a.m. to noon and 12:15 to 1:15 p.m., participate in the egg hunt from noon to 12:30 p.m., and enjoy bounce houses, a petting zoo and pony rides, face painting, $1 train rides, food trucks, music and more.

(407) 656-1117.

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CITY OF OCOEE ANNUAL EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA 10 a.m. to noon (with the egg hunt at 10:30) Saturday, April 20, at the Jim Beech Recreation Center, 1820 A.D. Mims Road. The egg hunt is open to children ages 12 and younger. Children should bring a basket or sack to scoop up the thousands of candy- and prize-filled eggs. Admission is free. The Easter Bunny will be avail-

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able for photos and there will be prizes, inflatables and face painting. Snacks will be available for purchase. Attendees are encouraged to take non-perishable food items to be donated to the West Orange Christian Service Center.

An Easter Coloring Contest, sponsored by the city’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, is being held for children ages 12 and younger. Coloring sheets can be picked up at the Jim Beech Recreation Center or downloaded at ocoee. org/185/Special-Events. The deadline to submit coloring sheets is 9 p.m. Thursday, April 18. Prizes will be given to the top three finalists in each age group.

(407) 905-3180 or visit ocoee.org.

STARKE LAKE BAPTIST ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 13, at Starke Lake Baptist Church, 611 West Ave., Ocoee. Children ages 2 through sixth grade can enjoy an egg hunt with a golden egg prize, plus bounce houses and pizza. Children must be accompanied by an adult. (407) 656-2351.

DR. PHILLIPS

LAKE CANE RESTORATION SOCIETY SUNRISE SERVICE, SWIM AND PANCAKES 7:13 a.m. Sunday, April 21, at the home of Dr. Lucky and Jacquie Meisenheimer, 6645 Lake Cane Drive, Orlando. The Lake Cane Restoration Society, the group that oversees Lucky’s Lake Swim, is hosting a sunrise service, swim and pancake breakfast, with donations being collected to benefit the Edgewood Children’s Ranch. The Rev. Tom Welch, a regular lake swimmer and religion instructor at Valencia College, will lead the service.

For more, visit luckyslakeswim.com.

ST. LUKE’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH THIRD ANNUAL EASTER FEST 3 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando. This free festival kicks off Holy Week at St. Luke’s, and families can take photos with the Easter Bunny and enjoy inflatables, pony rides, a petting zoo, an Easter egg carnival, crafts for all ages, and a sensoryfriendly area for children with special needs. (407) 8764991, Ext. 216.

WEST ORANGE

CHURCH AT THE CROSS EASTER EGG HUNT UNDER THE LIGHTS 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 20, on the football field of Central Florida Christian Academy, 700 Good Homes Road, Orlando. More than 10,000 eggs will be scattered and hidden for children to gather during the egg hunt. The evening will include games, prizes and food. Admission is free. Catcorlando.com/easter.

WINDERMERE

THE GROVE SPRING FASHION SHOW AND “EGGS”TRAVAGANZA 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at The Grove, 4750-4757 The Grove Drive, Windermere. The afternoon will include fashions and fun, starting with models of all ages walking the catwalk with spring clothing, jewelry and hairstyles by local businesses. Afterward, guests can enjoy games, music, egg hunts with prizes such as gift cards from participating retailers, and a visit from the Easter Bunny.

TOWN OF WINDERMERE EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 20, starting with a parade from Pocket Park to Town Hall, 520 Main St. The Windermere Police Department sponsors the annual event, which includes the mayor and town manager. In the Easter egg hunt, every egg will have a toy, candy or special prize. Prizes awarded include special baskets and bicycles. There will be refreshments, and the Easter Bunny will be there for photos.

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SONATA WEST EASTER EGG HUNT EGGSTRAVAGANZA 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at the Sonata West pavilion, 420 Roper Road, Winter Garden. This fun family event will include a disc jockey, food and refreshments, door prizes, a bounce house, face painting and more. The event is free.

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WINTER GARDEN LIONS CLUB ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 20, at Newton Park, 31 W. Garden Ave., Winter Garden.

The Winter Garden Lions Club has been hosting this annual egg hunt for more than 60 years. Easter baskets will be awarded to the golden-egg winners, and a separate basket will be raffled off to event guests. Winter Garden’s police and fire departments will be there to greet children, and several Winter Garden churches will offer various activities and food.

Where can you sample some of the best foods and treats and collect information on a variety of top businesses in West Orange County?

The West Orange Chamber of Commerce’s festive block party is the perfect setting for this!

The chamber is hosting its 17th annual Best Fest “The Taste of West Orange” from 5 to 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 11, on the shore of Ocoee’s Starke Lake — at 150 N. Lakeshore Drive. A disc jockey will keep the mood lively with music, while chamber members and residents indulge in beer, wine, spirits, appetizers, entrées and desserts at booths set up by restaurants, bars and caterers in West Orange County. Many other leading businesses will have interactive exhibits and special offers, too.

“There is no better way to enjoy scrumptious food, tasty beverages and the company of friends than while viewing the natural beauty of Starke Lake in Ocoee,” chamber President Stina D’Uva said.

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n 4Rivers Smokehouse n Apple Air Conditioning n Bailey Bleus LLC n Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home n The Big Easy n BioLife Plasma Services n Black Rock n Bright Future Electric n Bruster’s Real Ice Cream n Cathee Brady Catering n Chick-fil-A Ocoee and Winter Garden n Chicken Salad Chick n City of Ocoee n Computer Business Consultants n Corwin’s Personal Chef & Catering Services n Costco Business Delivery n Crooked Can Brewing Company n Disney Springs Mac N Cheese Food Truck n Edward Jones Investments n Ellie Lou’s Brews & BBQ n Foundation Academy n Hagan O’Reilly’s Irish Pub and Restaurant n HAPCO Music Foundation n Healthy West Orange n House Blend Café n Jeremiah’s Italian Ice n Karst Media Group n Kings Orlando n La Boucherie n Ms. Bee’s Popcorn and Candy Shoppe n Maguire Road Storage/Stoneybrook West Storage n Matthew’s Hope Ministries n Observer Media Group n Pammie’s Sammies n Pilars Martini n The Real Estate Collection n Reed Nissan n Roper YMCA n RusTeak n Sam’s Club n SeaWorld Orlando n Southwest Orlando Bulletin n Spice Affair n Table Top Catering n TooJay’s n Warrior One Winter Garden Windermere n West Oaks Mall n West Orange Habitat For Humanity n Westerly’s at MetroWest Golf Club

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Creating a spark

“If we are to build a better world, we must remember that the guiding principle is this — a policy of freedom for the individual is the only truly progressive policy.”

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“Road to Serfdom,” 1944

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t just 8 years old, Lucy DiCocco’s big heart for helping people is sparking hope in those around her.

Lucy, a second-grader at Keene’s Crossing Elementary, is the mastermind behind Spark Hope, a movement created to help the homeless and spark hope in downtown Orlando.

Through donations and sales of things such as homemade dog biscuits and earrings, Lucy raises money to put together care packages, which she then hands out at Lake Eola.

It all started back in 2017, Lucy said, when she and her mom were at PetSmart; the store was collecting donations of stuffed animals for foster children.

“The lady asked us if we wanted to donate to foster children, I think it was, and we said sure,” Lucy said. “Then when we got in the car I was like, ‘What are foster children?’ And my mom said it’s kids that don’t have a mommy or daddy, and I just started crying. Then my mom was like, ‘Do you want to do something for the homeless or something?’ And I said yes.”

It was an unexpected situation and resulted in some tough questions from Lucy that her mother, Bonnie DiCocco, had to answer.

“It was a $5 stuffed animal, and we gave it to them, and I didn’t think twice about it,” said Bonnie, who also owns Driftwood Market in downtown Winter Garden.

“By the time we got to the car she was asking lots of questions, like ‘What’s a child in need?’ and ‘Why are there children in need?’ and ‘Why doesn’t Santa Claus give presents to everybody?’ So we talked about it and by the time we left PetSmart she was crying, and I was crying. That’s when we just

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said, ‘Let’s do something good.’”

Bonnie DiCocco helped Lucy come up with a plan of action, and Lucy decided she wanted to help the homeless by collecting donations of toiletries and basic necessities to hand out at Lake Eola in downtown Orlando.

Many of the DiCoccos’ neighbors will donate travel toiletries or whatever is needed, Bonnie said.

Lucy’s teachers and classmates at Keene’s Crossing Elementary also have gotten involved. She has talked to her class about her mission, and her teacher spread the word to the rest of the school and administration.

When it comes to financial contributions and fundraising to buy the supplies to hand out, though, Bonnie lets Lucy take the reins — with some guidance along the way.

“I think it’s important that she gets to pick because these people are donating their money to her,” Bonnie said. “She is out here busting her booty, a lot of times, during the events we do. She’ll stand out front of the store and ask for donations, she sold dog biscuits at Christmastime … because she puts all the work in I let her purchase with the money what she sees fit, along with a bit of guidance.”

Lucy has sold dog biscuits, solicited donations and even sold earrings during Winter Garden’s Spring Fever in the Garden event to raise funds for Spark Hope.

“My mommy asked me yesterday (last) night what I was going to do with all the money that I make, and I said I was going to donate it to Spark Hope,” Lucy said during the event.

At first, they would have bagging parties and put together bags of toiletries and such before handing them out to the homeless. Recently, they began taking a wagon filled with different bins.

Lucy sorts each donation into its appropriate bin, and people are given a bag and the option to fill it with whatever they might need.

“We usually pass out snacks, waters, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, razors, shaving cream, and this last time we did wipes,” Lucy said. “They love socks and blankets, even though it’s still warm. … It makes me feel really happy, because I like helping people, especially the poor.”

Care packages sometimes have a theme — such as dental care or winter supplies — but Lucy and her mom collect both monetary and toiletry donations all year.

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n $5 Subway gift cards n Bottled water n Deodorant n Hand-drawn cards of inspiration n Razors n Shaving cream n Snack cracker packs n Toothbrushes n Toothpaste n Travel tissue packs

bring donations to Driftwood Market, or can reach out to Bonnie via the Spark Hope Facebook and Instagram pages.

“We just came into a situation and at that point as a mom I wasn’t prepared with answers, so my solution was, let’s do something good,” Bonnie said. “She loves to help, she loves to do, she loves to give. There was no forethought that went into it, it’s all been after the fact. She’s amazing. She’s caring and helpful.

“I didn’t know that we would keep doing that something, but it’s so awesome, so fun and so many people wanted to help that we just

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looking at different renderings to come up with the perfect dragon image to go with the school colors of royal blue, silver and white.

“I think they’re very appropriate for the area,” Helton said of the name and mascot. “I really like that the students and the community have input into everything.”

A survey was held in recent weeks to name the school, which has a view of Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom.

“Castleview really gives you a good sense of the motif,” Helton said. “We’re already thinking of some murals and things to paint.”

Helton’s days have been filled with appointments. She is working on forming partnerships in the community, she has attended area homeowners association meetings to introduce herself to nearby residents, and she is meeting with her PTO board later this week to plan events and activities for the school.

She has hired two teachers, one each from Prairie Lake and Sand Lake elementary schools, and she

is interviewing and hiring more for the next month. She wants to bring in a mix of teachers — veterans and those new to teaching — to create an educational melting pot.

“I do want to pull from the schools that I’m relieving, because most likely they will have to lose teachers since they are cutting students, and I want to be able to take some of their teachers so our students see some familiar faces,” Helton said.

Construction is on schedule, she said, and a move-in likely will occur in early summer, with plenty of time for teachers to get set up at the end of July for their first school year as Castleview Dragons.

Tours and walk-throughs will be announced so families and students can get familiar with the school.

Castleview’s enrollment is projected at 700, Helton said, with a capacity of 836. It is being built to relieve Bay Lake, Sand Lake and Independence elementaries.

Helton is excited to introduce the house system to students in hopes they will feel like they belong to something.

“The students will be sorted into

houses, kind of like the houses in ‘Harry Potter,’ and the houses will earn points together, they will do fun things together, and they will be a part of that together,” she said.

“They’ll feel like they’re not just a number.”

There are plans for a PTO, School Advisory Council and Parent Leadership Council to give parents various ways to become involved in their child’s school.

Extracurricular activities will be important, too, she said.

“My philosophy is making sure every child feels connected in multiple ways, not just through academics or relationships with adults; I’m very big on extracurricular activities, as well, because I believe when students find something they really love, that connects them to school in a different way,” Helton said.

Students will be able to choose from clubs focusing on music, art, STEM, math and chess, but more could be added.

“I always tell the teachers and students, if there’s something you want to learn, or as a teacher if there’s an interest that you have, we’ll make it a club,” she said.

A LOVE OF TEACHING

Helton said many educators, but especially her fourth-grade teacher, influenced her decision to major in education. In high school, she taught dance classes to younger students, and this made her realize how much she loved helping students learn and grow.

After graduating from the University of Central Florida, Helton became a second-grade teacher at Durrance Elementary. From there, she served as the curriculum resource teacher at West Creek Elementary before spending four years at the district level as a curriculum services administrator and two as multilingual services administrator.

She served as assistant principal at East River High School before becoming principal at Winegard and Eccleston elementaries.

This is Helton’s 21st year with Orange County Public Schools.

She and her husband, Sean, met at UCF and have been married for 20 years. They have lived in Lake Nona since 2003.

“We have two cats, no kids, so I pour my energy into work, into my school,” she said.

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nates from outside the town’s limits and is destined for a location outside of town — Smith believes the town stands a better chance at convincing Orange County officials to perceive the issue as a problem that not only affects the town of Windermere but also West Orange County.

“It’s a new administration, and I believe that now it’s not only Windermere residents who are reaching out to the elected officials, but people in Horizon West,” Smith said. “They are letting them know that this is a regional issue, not a local issue.

And if they’re expecting us to make Main Street into four lanes, well, that’s not going to happen.

That would kill our downtown, and pretty much destroy our little slice of heaven we have here.

It’s a unique town, because when you pull into Windermere, it has that different type of feel. It’s a bit similar to Oakland — it’s a little oasis.”

According to several traffic studies the town has conducted, the majority of the vehicles that pass through come from outside the town and also are heading somewhere outside the town’s limits, which confirmed the town’s suspicion that Orange County’s rapid development in surrounding areas, such as Horizon West, are exacerbating the issue.

Smith said he and Windermere Mayor Jim O’Brien have begun communicating with Orange County officials and will continue

discussions in the coming weeks to determine the feasibility of pursuing a joint transportationimprovement project to mitigate the issue.

“Mayor O’Brien and I have been talking and coordinating with Orange County because now we have actual data to show that about 76% of the traffic coming through town is not originating within the town’s limits and their destination is outside the town’s limits,” Smith said. “So with that data, it’s easy to demonstrate that this isn’t a Windermere problem — it’s an Orange County problem.

Two out of three permits Orange County approves come from Horizon West and those residents who live east of us who are trying to get to their jobs or some form of entertainment are using us as a cut-through. So this is a West Orange County issue — not just a Windermere issue.”

To keep the traffic flowing within the town, Smith said the town plans to look at the possibility of adding a roundabout at Windermere Road and Main Street, as well as a continuous right-hand turn lane at 12th Avenue and Chase Road at an estimated cost of $250,000.

“That’ll, hopefully, keep the traffic moving and flowing so people are less prone to utilize these side streets to cut through,” he said. “And then we’re going to be working with Orange County from a regional perspective and just say, ‘Listen, we have to establish some parallel relievers so (vehicles) can use other roadways to get from west to

east.’ Whether it’s to the south or north of us, we don’t care, we just need to relieve the pressure, and that is an Orange County issue.

Because, again, the magnitude of county permits being approved is creating a lot more traffic not only for us, but the surrounding area. I know they’re looking at a parallel reliever for (State Road) 50 between (State Road) 429 and (U.S.) 27, and that’s going to be on Seidel Road, but that has nothing to do with helping us.”

In addition to its efforts to partner with Orange County, the town is considering the possibility of doing an upgrade to its transportation grid system to discourage drivers from using side streets and back roads to cut through, Smith said.

A former idea to use barriers strategically placed at certain intersections has been placed on hold, Smith said. Instead, the town has been in discussions with Wade Trim to explore the possibility of designing a traffic grid that would de-incentivize would-be drivers from cutting through side streets via pocket parks — linear parks that serve as a four-way stop.

“We’re also looking at talking to urban planners to figure out if there are other ways we can resolve the issue — like maybe creating pocket parks,” he said. “And instead of employing a temporary barrier system, we might design a traffic grid that would alleviate some of the cut-through traffic without harming the residents that much. … There are other smaller, rural communities that

have these types of grid systems.

The pocket park we have here on Fifth Avenue is a great example.

That used to be open, but then they closed it, so no people have to go around to Fourth or Sixth in order to access Main Street or Sixth Avenue.”

In the meantime, the town will continue to handle the cut-through traffic and speeding using police officers, as was decided by the council six weeks ago with the approval of $24,000 to pay police officers overtime for increased traffic patrol.

“Our officers out there are strictly on an overtime basis up to six times per week, with the exception of when school gets out, holidays, and things like that,” Windermere Police Chief David Ogden said. “And right now, we’re also keeping data with a speed-measuring device. We also purchased a brand-new one, and they’re both in use, but the old one kind of gives us just generic data. This new one gives us a lot more specific data, including vehicles traveling both north and south, so we’re going to get a lot more analytical data to pull from that. So far, we’re about six weeks in, and we were seeing that about 85% of the vehicles were traveling between 0 and 19 mph, which is acceptable. And right now, it’s at about 94%, so there is some benefit with our officers being out there, but that’s not a long-term strategy that’s going to solve the problem.”

“ … we have actual data to show that about 76%, of the traffic coming through town is not originating within the town’s limits and their destination is outside the town’s limit. So with that data, it’s easy to demonstrate that this isn’t a Windermere problem — it’s an Orange County problem.”

— Town Manager Robert Smith

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Windermere pastor pens new book Pastor Troy Schmidt writes of the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000 in his latest book.

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When Troy Schmidt was in middle school, one of his teachers tasked the class with an assignment to write about anything they wanted on a sheet of paper. The task befuddled many of his fellow classmates; they had no idea what to write about. By the time some students figured out what to write, Schmidt already had filled up a couple of sheets.

“Everybody in the class freaked out, and they went, ‘What are we supposed to write?’” Schmidt said.

“Should it be a poem? An essay?

And she was like, ‘No, no just write whatever you want.’ So by the time they were writing something, I was on page two. I said to my teacher at the end of that year that one day I’m going to have a book come out.

I’m going to write it, and I’m going to see my name on the spine.”

Today, Schmidt’s name can be seen on the spines of numerous books. His latest, “Fish Sandwiches: The Delight of Receiving God’s Promises,” was released April 2 and can be purchased at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Christianbook. com and locally at Fit Books in Ocoee.

Born in Cleveland, Schmidt, 56, has lived in Windermere since 1992. He is the campus pastor of

the First Baptist Church Windermere and the author of numerous Christian books. He’s written Christian trivia books, joke books, children’s books, devotionals, Bible summaries and more. But “Fish Sandwiches” is a unique milestone in Schmidt’s career — it is his first original work.

“If you look on my Amazon page, you’ll see that there’s a number of different books that I’ve written, but some of them I was contracted out to write them,” Schmidt said.

“The dream was to (have my own) book that is an adult inspirational (book). … This book, ‘Fish Sandwiches,’ is, really for me, that fulfillment or that dream to write that type of book.”

In his latest book, Schmidt discusses the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000. He was inspired to write about it because he couldn’t find any book that discussed it.

“I was always fascinated by the fact that there are only two miracles that appeared in all four gospels,” Schmidt said. “With Easter coming up, of course, the most important (miracle was) the resurrection. That one (miracle) is instrumental in all four (gospels). … When I heard there was one other (miracle) that appeared in all of them, I was like, ‘I wonder what that one is?’ And it’s the feeding of the 5,000.

“This is a really important miracle,” he said. “I’m sure some writer out there has tackled that in one of his books or her books and the whole book is about that feeding because we’ve got books about the

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this show that they were shooting in Orlando and they wanted writers for it, so I submitted some material,” Schmidt said. “They liked my stuff and said, ‘Would you like to come out and write for ‘The Mickey Mouse Club?’ So I said, ‘Sure.’’’

Schmidt said he originally did not think he would be staying in the area long. He thought he would spend a few months in Orlando to write for “The Mickey Mouse Club” and then move back to LA. He’s still here — 26 years later.

“I came out here just thinking I’d be out here for a little bit,” Schmidt said. “(I) worked on ‘The Mickey Mouse Club,’ and it ended up being (for) three seasons. We ended up kind of planting our roots here.”

Schmidt wrote for “The Mickey Mouse Club” from 1992 to 1994.

The time he was with the show is when stars such as Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera and Ryan Gosling were brought on. In addition to “The Mickey Mouse Club,” Schmidt worked on shows such as “Dennis the Menace,” “Flintstone Kids,” “Hermie and Friends,” “The American Bible Challenge.”

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resurrection. Certainly, we have books about the second greatest miracle of the gospels. And the answer was no. I never ran across (a book about it).”

The son of a TV news director, Schmidt spent much of his time growing up in a news studio. Before he wrote books, he began his career writing in the television and animation industry. After graduating from the University of Georgia, he moved to Los Angeles to work in the television industry.

“My friends moved out to Los Angeles and said, ‘Hey, we’re working in TV shows — why don’t you come join us?’” Schmidt said. “My parents bought me a one-way ticket, and I moved out. It was great. It was a lot of fun. I worked on a lot of different shows — sometimes as a production assistant, sometimes as a researcher. Eventually, I started to get writing jobs.”

Schmidt eventually landed in the Orlando area. During the early 1990s, he was asked to do some writing for Disney Channel.

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Anna Magers, left, and Ella Hunter partnered to compete in the Chalkin’ It Up contest at the event.

AWESOME BLOSSOMS Michelo Bruno inspected a tropiflora plant before purchasing it.

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he Bloom and Grow Garden Society’s 19th annual Spring Fever in the Garden event brought thousands to the streets of downtown Winter Garden April 6 and 7. The plant-themed festival featured dozens of vendors selling a wide variety of different plants. From flowers and fruit trees to bamboo and bonsai trees, the annual Spring Fever in the Garden featured something to please any plant enthusiast. Chalk artists at the event competed for top honors as they took part in the Chalkin’ It Up contest in front of City Hall. Event goers also enjoyed a variety of food and drink vendors, art vendors and live music along with a Kids’ Zone for the little ones.

Andrew Fox, left, and Oakley Dispennette perused the lavender plants.

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We will discuss the Do’s and Don’ts in interacting with the homeless, the services available in our community and how you can make a difference. People complain, others are overly compassionate. We will openly address both.

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Elijah Waldo and his mother, Jeannine Waldo, dressed in classic ’50s attire for the decades dance at Bay Lake Elementary.

Amber Margeson, escorted to the dance by her son, Anthony Alford, crimped her hair in ’80s style with the iron she owned as a teen.

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— ERIC GUTIERREZ Left: Avery Noto played Genie.

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The home at 10254 Summer Meadow Way, Orlando, sold March 29, for $5,695,000. Built in 2018, it has five bedrooms, five baths, two

The home at 7325 Burnway Drive, Orlando, sold March 28, for $300,000. Built in 1982, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,620 square feet. The price per square foot is $185.19.

DIAMOND COVE

The home at 10103 Facet Court, Orlando, sold March 28, for $439,900. Built in 1994, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,751 square feet. The price per square foot is $159.91.

ing area. The price per

The home at 10513 Gleam Court, Orlando, sold April 1, for $335,000. Built in 1995, it has four bedrooms, two-andone-half baths, a pool and 2,303 square feet. The price per square foot is $145.46.

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The condo at 6256 Masters Blvd., No. C103, Orlando, sold April 2, for $345,000. Built in 1971, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,498 square feet. The price per square foot is $230.31.

BAY HILL COVE

The home at 8619 Great Cove Drive, Orlando, sold March 29, for $609,000. Built in 1995, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,318 square feet. The price per square foot is $183.54.

The home at 10409 Autumn Glen Court, Orlando, sold March 27, for $449,000. Built in 1998, it has five bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,374 square feet. The price per square foot is $189.13.

The home at 8606 Dover Oaks Court, Orlando, sold April 1, for $445,000. Built in 1995, it has five bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,753 square feet. The price per square foot is $161.64.

ESTATES AT PARKSIDE

The home at 8192 Ludington Circle, Orlando, sold March 29, for $820,000. Built in 2018, it has six bedrooms, four baths and 4,311 square feet. The price per square foot is $190.21.

GRANDE PINES

The home at 11809 Sheltering Pine Drive, Orlando, sold March 28, for $550,000. Built in 2007, it has six bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,222 square feet.

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This Golden Oak home, at 10254 Summer Meadow Way, Orlando, sold March 29, for $5,695,000. This is the custom Once Upon a Dream home by Jones Clayton Construction.

SNAPSHOT Total Sales: 139 High Sale Price: $5.695M Low Sale Price: $97,000 HIDDEN SPRINGS

The home at 6037 Cedar Pine Drive, Orlando, sold March 27, for $379,000. Built in 1987, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,411 square feet. The price per square foot is $157.20.

ORANGE BAY

The home at 6408 Orange Bay Ave., Orlando, sold March 29, for $267,000. Built in 1984, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,000 square feet. The price per square foot is $133.50.

ORANGE TREE COUNTRY CLUB

The home at 5957 Crystal View Drive, Orlando, sold March 29, for $365,000. Built in 1989, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,449 square feet. The price per square foot is $149.04.

NORTH BAY

The home at 9225 Foxhole Court, Orlando, sold March 29, for $1,895,000. Built in 2005, it has six bedrooms, five-andone-half baths and 5,093 square feet. The price per square foot is $372.08.

SANDPOINTE TOWNHOMES

The townhouse at 7755 High Pine Road, Orlando, sold March 27, for $285,000. Built in 1986, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,644 square feet. The price per square foot is $173.36.

TOSCANA

The home at 7118 Regina Way, No. 2, Orlando, sold March 30, for $305,000. Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 2,104 square feet. The price per square foot is $144.96.

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ASHLIN PARK

The home at 7271 Sunny Meadow Alley, Windermere, sold April 1, for $382,500. Built in 2015, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,489 square feet. The price per square foot is $153.68.

The home at 8044 Firenze Blvd., Orlando, sold March 29, for $810,000. Built in 2001, it has six bedrooms, eight baths, a pool and 6,256 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $129.48.

The townhouse at 11728 Water Run Alley, Windermere, sold April 4, for $304,000. Built in 2017, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,712 square feet. The price per square foot is $177.57.

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The home at 9033 Lake Coventry Court, Gotha, sold April 2, for $396,000. Built in 2000, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,300 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $120.

The home at 3643 Pompano Court, Gotha, sold April 1, for $329,000. Built in 1995, it has five bedrooms, three baths and 2,697 square fee of living area t. The price per square foot is $121.99.

The home at 900 Kingsridge Circle, Gotha, sold March 29, for $388,000. Built in 2000, it has five bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,180 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $122.01.

The home at 15079 Driftwater Drive, Winter Garden, sold March 29, for $385,000. Built in 2017, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 2,571 square feet. The price per square foot is $149.75.

The home at 641 Lake Cove Pointe Circle, Winter Garden, sold March 29, for $385,000.

Built in 2014, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,479 square feet. The price per square foot is $155.67.

The home at 8959 Leeland Archer Blvd., Orlando, sold April 1, for $340,000. Built in 2009, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,408 square feet. The price per square foot is $141.20.

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The home at 5783 Mangrove Cove Ave., Winter Garden, sold April 1, for $355,000. Built in 2017, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,466 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $143.96.

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The home at 9006 Leeland Archer Blvd., Orlando, sold March 28, for $340,000. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,654 square feet. The price per square foot is $128.11.

The home at 13752 Peach Orchard Way, Winter Garden, sold March 31, for $400,000. Built in 2018, it has four bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 3,009 square feet. The price per square foot is $132.93.

The home at 13758 Peach Orchard Way, Winter Garden, sold March 30, for $390,000. Built in 2018, it has four bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 3,009 square feet. The price per square foot is $129.61.

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The home at 9143 Cut Shot Drive, Winter Garden, sold March 29, for $334,075. Built in 2018, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,186 square feet. The price per square foot is $152.82.

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The townhouse at 12922 Calderdale Ave., Windermere, sold March 29, for $259,900. Built in 2011, it has three bedrooms, twoand-one-half baths and 1,561 square feet. The price per square foot is $166.50.

WINDERMERE LANDINGS

The townhouse at 11609 Snail Kite Way, Windermere, sold April 1, for $305,000. Built in 2012, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,139 square feet. The price per square foot is $142.59.

WINDERMERE TERRACE

The home at 12943 Holdenbury Lane, Windermere, sold March 4, for $435,000. Built in 2013, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 3,363 square feet. The price per square foot is $129.35.

WINDERMERE TRAILS

The home at 9037 Outlook Rock Trail, Windermere, sold April 3, for $571,000. Built in 2015, it has five bedrooms, three-and-onehalf baths, a pool and 4,052 square feet. The price per square foot is $140.92.

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The home at 6926 Trellis Vine Loop, Windermere, sold March 29, for $450,000. Built in 2018, it has five bedrooms, four-andone-half baths and 3,078 square feet. The price per square foot is $146.20.

The home at 6931 Trellis Vine Loop, Windermere, sold March 29, for $422,990. Built in 2018, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,361 square feet. The price per square foot is $179.16.

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The home at 1021 Algare Loop, Windermere, sold April 4, for $435,000. Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, four baths and 3,256 square feet. The price per square foot is $133.60.

The home at 5237 Lemon Twist Lane, Windermere, sold March 29, for $325,000. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,196 square feet. The price per square foot is $148.

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The home at 13750 Summer Harbor Court, Windermere, sold April 1, for $314,900. Built in 2015, it has three bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,200 square feet. The price per square foot is $143.14.

The home at 2534 Ridgewind Way, Windermere, sold April 4, for $565,000. Built in 1997, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,302 square feet. The price per square foot is $171.11.

The home at 9712 Endicott Court, Windermere, sold March 29, for $2,850,000. Built in 2012, it has five bedrooms, five-and-one-half baths, a pool and 5,410 square feet. The price per square foot is $526.80.

MILLION-PLUS TRANSACTIONS n GOLDEN OAK. The home at 10254 Summer Meadow Way, Orlando, sold March 29, for $5,695,000. Built in 2018, it has five bedrooms, five baths, two half-baths, a pool and 6,389 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $891.38. n LAKE DOWN SHORES. The home at 2936 Midsummer Drive, Windermere, sold March 29, for $3.2 million.

Built in 2007, it has four bedrooms, four baths, two half-baths, a pool and 6,264 square feet of living area.

The price per square foot is $510.86. n KEENE’S POINTE. The home at 9712 Endicott Court, Windermere, sold March 29, for $2,850,000.

Built in 2012, it has five bedrooms, five-and-onehalf baths, a pool and 5,410 square feet of living area.

The price per square foot is $526.80. n NORTH BAY. The home at 9225 Foxhole Court, Orlando, sold March 29, for $1,895,000. Built in 2005, it has six bedrooms, five-andone-half baths and 5,093 square feet of living area.

The price per square foot is $372.08. n LAKE DAVIS RESERVE. The home at 5533 Marleon Drive, Windermere, sold March 29, for $1,515,000.

Built in 2013, it has five bedrooms, five-and-onehalf baths, a pool and 5,462 square feet of living area.

The price per square foot is $277.37. n TILDENS GROVE. The home at 12738 Jacob Grace Court, Windermere, sold April 2, for $1,450,000. Built in 2004, it has six bedrooms, five baths, three half-baths, a pool and 5,775 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $251.08. n KEENE’S POINTE. The home at 11800 Vinci Drive, Windermere, sold April 1, for $1,175,000. Built in 2014, it has four bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths, a pool and 4,162 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $282.32.

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The home at 5533 Marleon Drive, Windermere, sold March 29, for $1,515,000. Built in 2013, it has five bedrooms, five-and-one-half baths, a pool and 5,462 square feet. The price per square foot is $277.37.

LAKE DOWN SHORES

The home at 2936 Midsummer Drive, Windermere, sold March 29, for $3.2 million. Built in 2007, it has four bedrooms, four baths, two half-baths, a pool and 6,264 square feet. The price per square foot is $510.86.

RESERVE AT BELMERE

The home at 1357 Glenwick Drive, Windermere, sold April 1, for $380,000. Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,022 square feet. The price per square foot is $187.93.

RESERVE AT LAKE BUTLER SOUND

The home at 6418 Cartmel Lane, Windermere, sold April 1, for $770,000. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, four-and-onehalf baths, a pool and 4,243 square feet. The price per square foot is $181.48.

TILDENS GROVE

The home at 12738 Jacob Grace Court, Windermere, sold April 2, for $1,450,000. Built in 2004, it has six bedrooms, five baths, three half-baths, a pool and 5,775 square feet. The price per square foot is $251.08.

The home at 13415 Bonica Way, Windermere, sold March 29, for $920,000. Built in 2006, it has six bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 5,526 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $166.49.

The home at 5021 Tildens Grove Blvd., Windermere, sold March 31, for $835,000. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,815 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $173.42.

ELOISE FLEMING ROBERSON DIED THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2019.

ETHA GAY HALL DIED SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2019.

Eloise Fleming Roberson, 91, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2019.

Eloise is predeceased by her husband, Clyde E. Roberson, and two brothers, Don Fleming and Reginald Fleming.

Eloise was born on Aug. 9, 1927, in Coffee County, Alabama. She was the oldest of nine children to be born to Preston and Loette Fleming.

“Wease” (nickname given by brothers and sisters) was a loving older sister to her siblings. She made family a priority throughout her life.

She is survived by her sister, Bobbie Connors, of Dade City, Florida; brother, Doyle Fleming, of San Antonio, Florida; sister, Janice Lang, of Lakeland, Florida; sister, Sue Seay, of Dade City, Florida; brother, James Fleming, of Lakeland, Florida; and brother, Steve (Mike) Fleming, of Port Orange, Florida.

Eloise attended Troy State College in Alabama but soon made her way to Florida around 1946, where she met the love of her life, lifelong Winter Garden resident Clyde E. Roberson. They married on June 9, 1950, at the First Baptist Church.

She is survived by her three children, Daphne Miller, of Winter Garden, Marcia Ricks, of Eagle, Idaho, and Russell Roberson, of Clermont; and grandchildren, Christopher Miller (Daphne), Adam Ricks, Jessica Hewett and Kaitlyn Ricks (Marcia), and Nathan Roberson and Travis Roberson (Russell); as well as great-grandchildren, Bentley Blankenship (Christopher) and Olivia and Clara Hewett (Jessica).

Eloise worked as the teacher for 4-year-olds at the First Baptist Church kindergarten and then spent several years working as a secretary at Diamond R Fertilizer, later caring for grandchildren in her retired years. Eloise, Clyde and family joined the Methodist church around 1970.

She requested that no services be held upon her passing. Memorial gifts may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Winter Garden, 125 N. Lakeview Ave., Winter Garden, FL 34787.

Etha Gay Hall, of Winter Garden, Florida, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019, at the age of 94.

She was born in Loretto, Tennessee, on Aug. 30, 1924, to Elbert and Ada Mae Hardy.

She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband, Jack Hall, of Winter Garden; as well as her brothers, Fonda Hardy, Millard Hardy, Billy Hardy, Alvis Hardy; and her sister, Etna Howard.

Etha is survived by her sisters, Elaine Creech and Chloe Thornton; brother, James (Marcia) Hardy; as well as many nieces and nephews.

During her early adult years, Etha enjoyed her work with the Florida Telephone Company. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Winter Garden and was loved by many.

In remembrance of Etha Gay Hall, a memorial service was held Wednesday, March 27, 2019, in the chapel of Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home, Winter Garden, Florida.

The family would like to thank the professional nursing staff at Health Central Park for their tender, compassionate and loving care of Etha for the past threeand-one-half years.

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The Windermere girls track-and-field team had a big day at the races Saturday, April 6, as the Wolverines finished in first place at the Metro West Conference Championship. The Wolverines were led by Amaya Ugarte, who took home first in the 300m hurdles (44.70), high jump (5-5.75) and long jump (18-0.50). Other individual winners included Katie Ranck (1600m; 5:26.95), Rachel Gross (3200m; 12:36.0), Saniah Fuller (triple jump; 37-7.25) and Danielle Ficka (116-11).

Meet Alyssa Bardsley, the first Wolverine softball player to hit a home run over the Windermere High fence. Page 20.

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There’s new management in the athletic department at Windermere High, but he’s a familiar face for those in the community.

The week before Spring Break, Russell Williams — who had been serving in the school’s administration — took over the role as athletic director following the departure of Mike Grenci.

The move to AD was perfect for Williams, who said he actually originally interviewed for the job when the school opened in 2017.

“I’m 14 years into it on the admin side with OCPS — coaching as well — so I’ll be honest with you, from the AD side of it compared to the admin side of it, I’ll take that any day,” Williams said, laughing. “(On the admin side) you’re always the bad guy. But this, you have to be the bad guy sometimes, though not as much — you’re putting out fires in a different way. I see it as a more positive aspect.”

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“… I’ll be honest with you, from the AD side of it compared to the admin side of it, I’ll take that any day,” Williams said, laughing. “(On the admin side) you’re always the bad guy. But this, you have to be the bad guy sometimes, though not as much …”

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In Olympia baseball’s heartbreaking, eighth-inning 8-7 loss to Lake Brantley Friday, April 5, Alex Britton had a strong showing at the plate for the Titans as he went 2-for-4 with two doubles and a pair of runs scored. The loss dropped the Titans to 12-2 on the season.

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In Olympia boys water polo team’s explosive 19-10 win over Lake Mary Thursday, April 4, senior Luke Carey put himself into the program’s history books.

Not only did he score four goals for the Titans in the win on senior night, but also he broke Olympia’s all-time season scoring record by recording his 118th goal.

With a background in sports, Russell Williams takes over a young department already exceeding expectations.

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In Dr. Phillips girls water polo’s 11-5 win over Miami Beach in the Ransom Everglades Tournament Saturday, April 6, the Panthers had strong showings from several players. Hope Miller had four goals for the Panthers, while Ana Luisa Cotta had three goals and four steals.

Hannah Harris added on two goals, two assists and two steals. The win moved the Panthers to 16-8 on the season.

The Olympia Titans boys tennis team continued its perfect season Friday, April 5, in a 7-0 blanking of Lake Minneola. In the win, Juan Bianchi and Ian Myers led the way with their 8-2 win in No. 1 doubles play for the Titans, who moved to an impressive 15-0 overall record.

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every weakness, and she exploits them to absolute perfection.

The funny thing is, however, she often doesn’t realize how perfect she’s been until after everything is over.

“We adjust to the batters if we’re making mistakes with them — big foul balls or anything — and then at the end of the game, your coach tells you, ‘Hey, you know you realize you didn’t give up a hit right?’

And you’re like, ‘Oh, that’s pretty good,’” Trocki said. “It’s not something like, in the game and in the moment, that I know — I don’t really know until the end, because

Now, instead of working with the general student population, Williams is taking on a number of new duties — including overseeing coaches, fundraising and making sure the athletic fields are in top shape.

It’s been a fun job so far, but it’s also come with its own unique set of challenges. The biggest of those are the nights when it seems like every sport is being played all at once.

When you throw in the fact that Windermere’s football/lacrosse/ soccer field is off campus, it just makes for an even bigger headache for Williams and his two assistant ADs — Fred Priest and Mark Griseck.

“I want to say about two Fridays ago, we had baseball, softball, boys volleyball, boys and girls lacrosse all going on in one night,” Williams said. “And being that we have that off-campus stadium makes it very challenging.

“Administrators have a tough task as well, because we have to

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Few pitchers have dominated opposing offenses quite like Dr. Phillips’ Raychel Trocki, who has notched eight no-hitters and three perfect games so far this season.

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very game night, Raychel Trocki prepares herself the same way.

Before the game, she goes through her warmups and hitting, before having a pre-game meeting with catcher Megan Rush to talk about pitch strategy. She knows that the best way to get the most out of her pitching is by knowing her opponent.

By the time she finally takes her place in that chalk-lined circle in the middle of the softball diamond, she already knows

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How long have you been playing softball, and how did you get started?

I’ve been playing softball for nine (years). I got started playing softball, because my dad grew up (playing baseball) and my mom grew up (playing softball). They wanted for me to get going, so that’s how I got started (with softball).

What were your earliest experiences with softball like?

When I was younger, like in Little League and stuff, one of my favorite memories — from what I remember from my first game — was getting a girl out at home. That was one of my first games that I ever played that I felt really proud of.

What’s the season been like so far?

The season has been really good so far, actually. I think, overall, the season has been really good for us. I think we’ve come out strong, and we’ve given it our all.

Which game has been the most challenging so far and why?

Probably (the game against) West Orange (High), because it was a big game for us.

They’re our rivals, and we wanted to do (well). … We really wanted to beat them and we really wanted to give it our all. … We won 3-2, bottom of the 10th.

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How did you feel after winning the game against West Orange?

Awesome — it was a feeling I couldn’t describe, because it was the outcome (we) wanted and it was so close.

What game do you look forward to the most this year?

The game I look forward to the most (is) probably our district game coming up. The one I looked forward to the most was the West Orange one, but the one (I look forward to) coming up would be our district game.

What’s something about your game that you hope to improve this year?

I would say being able to read the ball quicker.

What do you prefer? Pitching, fielding or batting and why?

I like batting. (I get into) a state where you go into the box and you’re like, ‘I’m just going to give it my all, and I’m going to do what I have to do for my team.’ … The confidence and aggression just takes over, and you just go for it.

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I’m focused on the game.”

Although Trocki has been too zoned in to notice what she had done during games, those who sit in the stands know her impressive numbers — eight nohitters and three perfect games in 14 appearances (with a 14-2 record).

Perfect games and no-hitters are supposed to be rare, oncein-a-season (if that) moments, but for Trocki, they almost feel inevitable. Trocki paints the strike zone with an ease equivalent to the way Bob Ross used a brush and canvas to create art.

But just because she makes it look easy doesn’t mean it is, and it also didn’t come without work. In fact, her introduction to the game itself is quite a funny one, Trocki said.

“I started playing at the West Orange Girls Club in Ocoee, and when my mom took me to try out — I was a ballerina then, so I wasn’t exactly the type to get down and dirty on the field — I

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“I wanted the ball every single play, and the only way I could do that was to be a pitcher,” Trocki said. “So both parents and my coaches were like, ‘If you want to be a pitcher, you have to put in the work.’”

From there, Trocki played on a handful of travel-ball teams before finally making it to Dr. Phillips High. Although she lives in Ocoee, she chose DP for its academics — particularly its international studies program.

Going into her freshman year, Trocki had every intention of establishing herself on the junior-varsity team and working her way up from there. But things went much differently.

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Windermere Prep routes Lake Mary Prep in 19-5 win

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t was a dominant afternoon for the Windermere Prep girls lacrosse team, as the Lakers dismantled Lake Mary Prep 19-5 Wednesday, April 4.

Less than 30 seconds into the match, Windermere Prep (9-0) struck first. It was all downhill from there for the Griffins (4-7), who gave up 14 more goals in the first half. The 15-3 halftime deficit proved to be too much, and the Lakers remained perfect on the season.

Russell Williams hopes to keep Windermere athletics going strong.

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have an administrator on campus and an administrator down at the stadium,” he said. “With families and everything, I hate to take two extra people away from families — if we had a stadium on-site, then that could help out a lot.”

Despite the growing pains at Windermere High, Williams inherits a sports department that already has found success in its first two years.

Just recently, the boys basketball team made a run all the way to the state Final Four, while other programs — such as the softball, baseball and lacrosse (boys and girls) teams — are finding success early.

A large part of that success, to coincide with the talented student-athletes at the school, are those who help support the programs by attending games and giving money to the athletic department, Williams said.

“We have a good, supportive

community, so that definitely helps out,” Williams said. “Kudos to the community and the parents for coming out and supporting us — that’s something that’s been a good experience so far.”

Along with his duties as AD, Williams also serves as the head coach of the girls flag football team, which he took over last year after Greg Miller left after three games.

“It’s one of the fastest-growing sports in the southeast,” Williams said. “Last year at tryouts 35 girls tried out, and this year we had over 85 girls come out for tryouts, but we only keep 40 total — 20 varsity and 20 JV. It’s not a team; we are building a program.”

Building up his girls flag football team, along with all of the other programs at Windermere, is the end goal for Williams.

“I’m just happy to be a part of this foundation that we are building at Windermere,” Williams said.

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