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just a tweak by Zak Kerr | Staff Writer

Officials examine trail adjustment About 160 feet of the West Orange Trail could be redirected through the Winter Garden City Hall roundabout.

+ Teacher wins contest Mary Beth Evans, a firstgrade teacher at Westbrooke Elementary, was one of the winners of the Orlando Solar Bears contest. Evans will receive a fourpack of playoff tickets. The winner of the “Find the Solar Bears Logo” contest was announced on our Facebook page and website, wotimes.com. Congrats to the winners!

+ Ocoee to host memorial service The Captain Bluford M. Sims camp Sons of Confederate Veterans will host its annual Confederate Memorial Service at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Ocoee Cemetery, 368 E. Geneva St., Ocoee. Refreshments will be served at the close of the ceremony. Seating is limited; please bring a chair. For more information, call Glen Richardson, (407) 877-7472.

+ We’re looking for the best mom! Do you have the best mom in West Orange? If so, we want to hear from you for a chance to win fabulous prizes in our Mother’s Day Contest. Entering is easy! Just submit a handwritten letter that states why your mom is the best, and she will have a chance to win a $100 gift card, dinner for two at The Big Easy, a bouquet of flowers from Shaw’s Florist and a spa gift certificate from Asian Retreat. The contest is open to kids ages 5 to 12. Submit your entries by 9 a.m. Monday, May 4, to the West Orange Times & Observer office, 720 S. Dillard St., Winter Garden. For more, call (407) 656-2121.

WEST ORANGE — With big projects such as the Coast-toCoast Connector in the works for a system of trails throughout Florida, tiny adjustments to existing trails might not be atop the minds of even the staunchest trail advocates at the state level.

But in downtown Winter Garden, an adjustment to about 160 feet of the West Orange Trail could have a significant impact on trail users and drivers passing through. “About six weeks ago, we heard about the opportunity for trails,” said Andrea Vaughn,

Winter Garden community relations manager. “The Florida Department for Environmental Protection was doing a grant for $200,000. We started thinking about the different opportunities we have.”

SEE TRAIL / PAGE 4A

upcoming by Amy Quesinberry Rhode | Community Editor

WHY DID

MILFRED CROSS THE ROAD? Could the answer be for fame? Oakland leaders honored the town’s wandering rooster by proclaiming April 14, 2015, as Rooster Day.

WINTER GARDEN — Everyone participating in this weekend’s Relay for Life of Winter Garden has been touched by cancer in some way — and that includes the Bean Counters, a team formed by West Orange Tax & Bookkeeping that will Relay in memory of Hazel Harris, a co-worker who died last June of breast cancer at age 61. The team’s captain, Joyce Thomas, is a 10-year breast cancer survivor, and her co-captain is a neighbor and part-time co-worker, Cecelia Pruett, whose husband, Gene, died of colon cancer

aureen Jacobson felt the urge to write a children’s book in the fall of 2013, but she didn’t have a topic in mind — at least, not until her family’s pet went missing two months later and his story ended up in a weekly newspaper and on the local evening news. Now, the celebrated rooster is the subject of

IF YOU GO RELAY FOR LIFE OF WINTER GARDEN WHEN: 6 p.m. Friday, April 24, to 8 am. Saturday, April 25 WHERE: Downtown Winter Garden, 300 W. Plant St. INFORMATION: relay. acsevents.org three years ago. Thomas and her family participate annually in

SEE RELAY / PAGE 6A

COMING SOON by Zak Kerr | Staff Writer

Dr. Phillips Charities to construct $75 million senior living campus

MILFRED / PAGE 6A

The new complex will include 80 independentliving apartments, 70 assisted-living apartments and 30 memory-care apartments. DR. PHILLIPS — The ever-burgeoning health care community in West Orange will welcome another addition to the fold within the next couple of years. Dr. Phillips Charities will break ground on its $75 million, 26-acre Spring Lake Health and Living Campus this summer, just off Dr. Phillips Boulevard between the Southwest Branch of the Orange County Library System and Spring Lake, charity officials announced.

Milfred the rooster examines his book and mayor’s proclamation, held by his owner, Maureen Jacobson.

Photos by Amy Quesinberry Rhode

This week’s winner is

Michael Benedict.

DON’T POKE BEAR

Co-worker inspires Bean Counters Relay for Life team The 2015 Relay for Life of Winter Garden will carry a game-show theme. It begins at 6 p.m. Friday in downtown Winter Garden.

by Amy Quesinberry Rhode | Community Editor

See the photo on PAGE 7B.

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This aerial photo shows the island outside City Hall on Plant Street that a new trail segment might run through.

“This is an important project for Dr. Phillips,” said Kenneth Robinson, president of Dr. Phillips Charities. “We are committed to sustaining the sense of community that has been built here since Dr. P. Phillips arrived here in the early 1900s. “By creating the Spring Lake Health and Living Campus, we can provide residents of the close-knit community of Dr. Phillips, along with the sur-

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INDEX Arts & Culture.......................17A Classifieds........................... 10B

Community Calendar..............2A Cops Corner............................7A

Crossword...............................7B Obituaries.............................19A

Sports.....................................1B Weather..................................7B

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THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015

COMMUNITYCALENDAR THURSDAY, APRIL 23 One Book, One Community: “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” — 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23, at the Winter Garden Branch Library, 805 E. Plant St., Winter Garden. All children ages 6 through 12 have won the golden ticket to attend a free, funfilled event complete with activities and crafts inspired by Charlie and his dazzling tour of the Willy Wonka factory. For more information, call (407) 835-7323.

FRIDAY, APRIL 24 American Legion Blood Drive — 2 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 24, at the American Legion, Hugh T. Gregory Post 63, 271 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. A Florida Blood Centers van will be parked in front of the post. Each pint of blood donated equals three lives saved. Donors will receive free movie ticket vouchers. The post will be open with sodas, coffee, tea, water, fruits and pastries available for purchase. For more information, call (407) 6566361. Easy Work — 3:30 p.m. Friday, April 24, at the Windermere Branch Library, 530 Main St., Windermere. Children ages 6 through 12 are invited to learn about simple machines that can help make chores a breeze. For more information, call (407) 835-7323. Relay For Life of Winter Garden — 6 p.m. Friday, April 24, through 8 a.m. Saturday, April 25, in downtown Winter Garden, 300 W. Plant St. The community is invited to participate in the annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life event. Many have lost loved ones or know someone who is currently battling cancer. Come be a part of the team fighting back to take cancer down. For more information, visit relayforlife.org/wintergardenfl.

SATURDAY, APRIL 25 Bee Program — 11 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at the

Windermere Branch Library, 530 Main St., Windermere. Children ages 6 through 12 are welcome to buzz on over to the library for a bumbly good time with bee stories and crafts. For more information, call (407) 835-7323. The Bucky & Gigi Show — 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the West Oaks Branch Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Bucky & Gigi will amaze guests with their comedic clown show full of magic, juggling, circus skills and more. For more information, call (407) 835-7323. Handgun Safety Class — 8 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Ocoee Police Department, 646 Ocoee Commerce Pkwy, Ocoee. This class, presented by the police department, will cover terminology, safety, shooting basics and legal considerations. Applications for State of Florida Concealed Weapon permits will be available. This class is free to the public but limited to the first 20 participants. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information and applications, email patera. scott-marsh@ci.ocoee.fl.us. Roaming Raptors — 10 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at the TibetButler Preserve, 8777 Winter Garden Vineland Road, Orlando. Guests are invited to help welcome the Avian Reconditioning Center to the Tibet-Butler Preserve. Experience and learn through animal encounters all about hawks, falcons, kites and owls. This event is appropriate for all ages and is limited to 50 participants. For more information and to register, visit orangecountyparks.net or call (407) 876-6696. Rummage Sale — 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Presbyterian Church of the Lakes Fellowship Hall, 4700 Lincoln Ave, Orlando. The Church of the Lakes and Little Fishes Preschool will host this annual rummage sale, open to the public. There will be a large variety of children’s clothes, toys, baby items,

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books, household items and other miscellaneous treasures. (407) 291-2886. Safety Day at AAA — 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at AAA Bay Hill, 7339 W. Sand Lake Road, No. 424, Orlando. The purpose of this event is to help families stay safe while driving and at home. Representatives from the police/ fire departments and the AAA automotive team will be present. A driver simulator will give teens and adults the opportunity to experience the effects of driving while distracted or impaired, and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children will provide ID kits. There will also be a special appearance by Fluffy the Alligator, who will demonstrate what to do when encountering Fluffy’s wild relatives. Sensory-Friendly Family Film — 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Winter Garden Branch Library, 805 E. Plant St., Winter Garden. Celebrate National Autism Awareness Month with an inclusive screening of a family favorite movie. Children ages 6 through 12 are welcome. (407) 835-7323. Tees & Ties Gala — 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Dewey’s Indoor Golf and Sports Grill, 7720 Turkey Lake Road, Orlando. Join Community Coordinated Care for Children for a night on the green as they celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Tees & Ties Gala. Guests will enjoy golf, blackjack, food, an open bar and silent and live auctions. Donations will provide access to quality early learning opportunities for eligible Central Florida families and their children. Individual tickets are $100 per person. Sponsorship packets are available. To purchase tickets, visit teesandties.org.

MONDAY, APRIL 27 CareerSource Job Search Assistance — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, April 27, at the Winter Garden Branch Library, 805 E.

Forget Me Not — 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, at the West Oaks Branch Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Preserve the memories of loved ones with EPOCH. Library staff will provide assistance and answer questions. Computers and scanning equipment will be available for use. Participants should take photos and any information desired to be included in a tribute. For more information, visit epochlegacies.org.

BEST BET Welcome Reception for Marine Family — 3 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at the Oakland Presbyterian Church Christian Life Center, 218 E. Oakland Ave., Oakland. The public is invited to attend a welcome reception to honor U.S. Marines Staff Sgt. Brandon Wittwer and his family and welcome them to West Orange County. U.S. Marines Lt. Col. William W. Yates will be the guest speaker. U.S. Rep. Dan Webster, Orange County Commissioner Scott Boyd, Oakland Mayor Kathy Stark, Winter Garden Mayor John Rees and Windermere Mayor Gary Bruhn will be present to express their appreciation to the Wittwers for their service and welcome them to Oakland and West Orange County. There is no charge, and all are invited to attend. Plant St., Winter Garden. Guests will spend time with experts from CareerSource Central Florida to explore the services they provide and learn how to connect with employment opportunities using career counseling, skill development workshops and more. (407) 835-7323. Magic and Mayhem — 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, April 27, at Graffiti Junktion, 7625 Turkey Lake Road, Orlando. Watch as this Florida magic and comedy team performs table magic at the RedCarpetMonday business networking event. Guests can also mix and mingle with the city’s “who’s who,” enjoy food and drinks from local vendors and participate in raffles and networking. For more information, visit redcarpetmonday.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 28 Natural Cleaning Solutions — 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, at

the Windermere Branch Library, 530 Main St., Windermere. The products many use to clean house often contain toxic and harmful ingredients that can have negative effects on health and the environment. Natural Solutions Consultant Stephanie Jorian will explain the benefits of non-toxic DIY cleaners and provide recipes and instructions to naturally clean homes for a minimal cost. (407) 835-7323.

WED., APRIL 29 Entrepreneurial Workshop — 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, in the community room at the West Oaks Mall, 9401 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee. The National American Outreach Foundation will host a series of six classes to provide community members with educational, entrepreneurial tools. These tools help create economic mobility that directly impacts families, cities, counties and states. For more informa-

Meet a Master Gardener — 9 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, at the Orange County/ UF-IFAS Extension Education Center, 6012 S. Conway Road, Orlando. The Orange County Master Gardeners invite the public for an opportunity to learn how to design, plant and care for landscapes and gardens in a “Florida-Friendly” way. Check-in takes place at 8:45 a.m. The program will include a guided tour of the Exploration Gardens, which highlight plant materials suitable for Central Florida. For more information, visit Orange. ifas.ufl.edu/mg. To register for the event, visit GardenFlorida. Eventbrite.com. Showerhead Exchange Day — 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, at the Winter Garden Branch Library, 805 E. Plant St., Winter Garden. During Water Conservation Month, Orange County Utilities water customers are eligible to exchange an old, high-flow showerhead for a new, low-flow device. For more, email water.division@ocfl.net or visit occonservewater.net.

SATURDAY, MAY 2 Watercolor Painting Workshop — 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at the Southwest Branch Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. The suggested donation amount is $15 for materials and supplies. Checks should be made to Women in the Arts, Inc. Ages 18 years and up. Visit womenin thearts.org.

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NEWS Windermere foundation sponsors BRIEFS first responders by Zak Kerr | Staff Writer

officers for mental health course The training teaches how to help those in crisis or who are mentally ill. WINDERMERE — Because of the circumstances surrounding the death of Windermere Police Officer Robbie German, his father, Tim German, asked Police Chief Dave Ogden whether training was available for police and first responders to deal with people with mental health issues. Months of conversations between the two kept the topic fresh in Ogden’s mind. “As a former high-risk incident commander, I would rely on mental health professionals for that,” Ogden said. “Truly, there is not a lot of everyday officers on the streets to deal with those issues.” Then Ogden noticed something in an issue of Police Chief Magazine, the official publication of the International Association of Chiefs of Police. “That international Police

Chief Magazine is really how it all started, presenting such a class for frontline forces out on the streets, to give them tools to combat and deal with individuals and come out with a better situation,” he said. “Based on that, I reached out to Bryan Gibb from Mental Health First Aid, and we started up a correspondence and told him about what I was trying to do, our foundation and an officer killed in the line of duty.” This has led to a partnership between Mental Health First Aid and the Windermere Police Department Foundation, which Ogden helped to establish in honor of Robbie German. In this partnership, the organizations presented the Mental Health First Aid class April 22 in Kissimmee. “We actually were very fortunate,” Ogden said. “As we start-

ed talking about putting a class on, Bryan told me they were hosting the National Council for Behavioral Health Conference here. We wanted to open it for all Central Florida officers to attend. The National Council is picking up some of the bill (to allow officers to attend for free), and we’re picking up the rest.” The course included eight hours of training on how to handle people in crisis, under duress or who are mentally ill. At least 48 police officers, dispatchers, corrections staff, probation and parole staff, court staff and other criminal-justice workers attended from departments throughout Central Florida, said Gibb, the director of public education for Mental Health First Aid USA. Among them were the Orlando Police Department, Orange County Sheriff’s Office and eight of 13

full-time Windermere Police Department officers, some using their days off as part of a greater force commitment, Ogden said. “I’m going to be attending the course just like everyone else,” Ogden said before the class. “As a high-risk incident commander who was responsible for crisis negotiations and such, I’m very interested. I’m sure it’s going to have a lot of helpful information for frontline supervisors to prevent situations from escalating as much as they can. If this is something we really latch on to, I think the foundation is going to pick up an ongoing class, or we could get an instructor certified.” Retired Sgt. Eric Weaver, a former SWAT and Crisis Intervention Team instructor and suicide-prevention specialist, helped Gibb teach the course.

Among the key concepts of the course was a five-step action plan to deal with people in crisis: assess for risk of suicide or harm; listen non-judgmentally; give reassurance and information; encourage appropriate professional help; and encourage self-help and other support strategies. “This is, I think, the first time the course is in Florida, definitely the first time in Central Florida,” Ogden said. “It’ll be interesting to evaluate. I’ve found more officers are being trained in mental health, not just special units. We’re finding more officers having to be jacks of all trades. I’m hoping this course brings that out in us.” For more information, visit MentalHealthFirstAid.org or WindermerePDFoundation. com, or contact Chief Ogden at dogden@town.windermere. fl.us or (407) 876-3757. Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@ wotimes.com.

+ Murder suspect arrested in Lake WINTER GARDEN -- A West Orange man suspected of killing his mother was arrested in Lake County Monday night. The Winter Garden Police Department was looking for Michael Scott Shemansky, 35, a man who is a suspect in the death of his mother, Sandra Shemansky, 57. An officer from the Mascotte Police Department arrested him at 10:30 p.m. April 20 in Lake County, Winter Garden Police Lt. Scott Allen said. “He went to a resident’s house in Lake County and asked for medical assistance,” Allen said. “The resident began to take the subject to the hospital. Michael Shemansky began to have seizures in the car.” The driver stopped the vehicle and found that officer, who found a warrant for Michael Shemansky’s arrest. “There are unknown injuries on him,” Allen said of Shemansky. “We don’t know whether they are from the incident with his mother or anything subsequent, but they are not from the arrest.” Police found Sandra Shemansky’s body at the trailer park home she and her son shared on West Colonial Drive, as part of a well-being check at 7:22 p.m. April 18. Police said Michael Shemansky has had a history of mental illness and had been living with his mother in that trailer while on a trip from Michigan. — Zak Kerr

+ Gov. Scott appoints judges

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Students in Alice Compton’s second-grade class at Ocoee Elementary School have spent time learning about the importance of community-service projects through the Learning For Life program. Last week, the students made BooBoo Bunnies for the Health Central Hospital pediatric wing. The nurses will give the bunnies to children who come into the emergency room so they have something to cheer them up.

Gov. Rick Scott recently announced the appointments of two Windermere residents to judgeships. Elizabeth J. Starr, of Windermere, was appointed to the Orange County Court. Starr, 41, has served as the Central Florida bureau chief of the Consumer Protection Division for the Office of the Attorney General since 2004. Scott also appointed Windermere resident Patricia Strowbridge to the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court. Strowbridge, 54, has been the legal services director for A Chosen Child Inc. since 2014 and previously served as its executive director from 1999 to 2014.

GOVERNANCE by Zak Kerr | Staff Writer

Windermere Council OKs Rosser Reserve development Among other stipulations, the developer agreed to pay to install a left-turn lane into Rosser Reserve. WINDERMERE — Among the final steps in approval of the development of Rosser Reserve, the Windermere Town Council on April 14 unanimously passed an altered developer’s agreement from its previous meeting, March 24. At that previous meeting, the council passed a preliminary development agreement and rezoned the 10-acre parcel at 9501 Conroy Windermere Road from town agriculture to planned urban development. The council felt developers of Rosser Reserve had sufficiently addressed the three major concerns that caused a tabling of the developer’s agreement: monitoring stormwater management, the size of the plan’s roundabout and a left-turn lane into the development. The development team agreed to bear costs of installing a left-turn lane into Rosser Reserve, keep the roundabout at a minimum of 45 feet and allow certain conditions of monitoring stormwater management. The council also accepted at least $40,000 in fees for the impact of construction and traffic on the town as part of

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A representative of the local water management district accepted a certificate from Mayor Gary Bruhn, left, recognizing April as Water Conservation Month. the developer’s agreement. Across Conroy Windermere Road from the proposed development area, on the southern side, is the Isleworth development, which includes the Isleworth Country Club. To the west is Jennifer Lane, and to the east is Lake Down, with the Lake Down boat ramp at the edge of the southeast corner of the development site.

To the north is Rosser Road, named after the sole family that lives on it and has been involved in discussions of the site at previous council meetings.

ORDINANCES

The council reviewed four ordinance propositions and passed all of them. The first ordinance revised

the town’s “Lakeshore Protection” section of its land development code, specifically the process for obtaining a seawall permit. Passing the ordinance transferred reviewal and permit issuance from the Development Review Board and the council to the town manager. The same transferral applied to a revision of the “Accessory Uses” section of the land development code, shifting responsibility for determining approval of home occupation applications to the town manager. Council members also passed revisions to the “Procedure for Obtaining Development Building Permits” section of the land development code, revising the process for the review of stormwater retention improvements. The only ordinance drawing any objection pertained to the prohibition of parking commercial vehicles heavier than 15,000 pounds in residential zoning districts, which passed 3-1. Councilman Bob McKinley dissented.

CONTRACTS

Quality Engineering Services received unanimous council approval to provide training and oversee the Windermere Comprehensive Pavement Management Plan.

IN OTHER NEWS • Mayor Gary Bruhn issued a proclamation recognizing April as Water Conservation Month. “Water is a basic and essential need of every living creature,” Bruhn said. “Every business, industry, school and citizen can make a difference and help by efficiently using water, thus promoting a healthy economy and community. I ... call upon each citizen and business in the town of Windermere to help protect our precious resource by practicing water-saving measures and becoming more aware of the need to save water.” Accepting a certificate of the proclamation was a representative of the local water management district. • The council discussed the recent installation of a stop sign at the intersection of Second and Forest avenues that resulted in a fourway stop, per the request of McKinley, who said he had received complaints from the Costs of the agreement are not to exceed $60,000. McDirmit & Davis received a renewed approval as the provider of audit services to

community about the sign and suggested exploration of an alternative, such as a speed bump. Bruhn said the stop signs had become necessary because of speeding that had been a problem in that area, based on the observations of Town Manager Robert Smith. • A discussion of a particular aging lease sign in town continued from the prior meeting. Councilwoman Molly Rose said town officials had asked the sign owner to make a permanent sign and offered other possible solutions. The council mulled a code change regarding lease signs but ultimately tabled the item again, asking town staff to examine the matter and offer a suggestion for how to proceed with it. • Bruhn said a tree in Windermere Town Square was likely dead and could merit removal. The council considered lighting a tree in the Sixth Avenue roundabout for future special occasions, such as its Christmas ceremonies. Windermere from the council. Councilman Jim O’Brien was absent from the meeting. Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@ wotimes.com.

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GIVING BACK by Amy Quesinberry Rhode | Community Editor

Winter Garden family chosen as ambassadors for March of Dimes walk Holly and Eric Sorensen’s son, Connor, was born four months early. During that time, the March of Dimes was there for support. WINTER GARDEN — Holly and Eric Sorensen already had suffered one miscarriage, in 2007, when Holly was 18 weeks pregnant, so she was cautious when she learned in February 2013 she was pregnant again. Everything was fine until she reached 24 weeks — Connor was born four months early and weighed a mere 14 ounces. March of Dimes was at the hospital to support and educate the Winter Garden family as they dealt with their son’s health issues that resulted from his premature birth. His lungs weren’t fully developed, and he spent months on ventilators to help him breathe. He had a perforated bowel and underwent surgery when he was 2 weeks old; this resulted in two additional surgeries and a bilateral hernia repair. Connor was able to go home at Christmastime 2013 after six months in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. “There were other little is-

IF YOU GO MARCH FOR BABIES — CENTRAL FLORIDA WHEN: 8 a.m. Saturday, April 25 WHERE: Lake Eola, 195 N. Rosalind Ave., Orlando DETAILS: Event will feature the three-mile March for Babies walk, live entertainment, music, food and fun for the whole family. WEBSITE: marchforbabies.org sues, some that we still deal with, but overall, Connor is now very healthy and strong,” Holly Sorensen said. “(At 22 months) he is a little behind most kids his age, but we work with speech, occupational and physical therapists to help him catch up. He’s doing terrific.” The family had such a positive experience with March of Dimes that they wanted to

LETTERS

TO THE EDITOR + Matthew’s Hope celebrates five years

Dear Editor: As we celebrate our fifth anniversary, I consider the great privilege to be part of the Kingdom building ministry we call Matthew’s Hope. Through the process of growth along the way, I have been called many names: polarizing, free-spirited, gruff, visionary, Jesus Freak (my favorite). However, the name that really got my attention? Radical fundamentalist! What?! A few years ago, a local pastor asked if we could meet so he could pick my brain on how we go about outreach. Afterward, he leaned in close toward me, placed his hand on mine and, in an inquisitive voice, said, “Scott, you are a radical fundamentalist. … You actually believe this stuff.” At first, I was a bit taken aback, but my only response was, “Yes, I do believe this ‘stuff.’” Because I have been saved, and I serve a radical God who has given me a radical freedom. Something radical has taken place. How can I not be obedient in response to what has been done for me or pretend that a life-altering, life-saving, world-changing phenomenon hasn’t taken place? And we must offer that freedom to break the chains of the ordinary and enter an extraordinary life to those in our mist who are broken. The people we see at Matthew’s Hope every day need to hear this message, and so we deliver it. We’re not about moving people out of homelessness; that is simply a byproduct of what takes place when we give people the permission to live a greater life than they believed possible. We get the privilege of witnessing change, real change, and this doesn’t come from putting a roof over someone’s

head, giving them clothing or even feeding them a meal. It comes from sharing the truth of all truths. Many of the men, women and children we see daily have no hope. Hope was lost somewhere in the wreckage of life. When we share this truth, new hope is born, lives are reborn, and the possibilities become endless. At Matthew’s Hope, we believe we disable people when we just give everything rather than explain how to get it themselves. Don’t get me wrong — for those who are physically and/or mentally unable to care for themselves, we must do all we can to care for them. For everyone else, we need to help them to help themselves by providing opportunities to move toward a life of self-sufficiency and independence. Giving a man a home no more makes him any less “homeless” than me standing in a garage makes me a car. However, giving a man an opportunity to earn the privilege of having a home through accountability and responsibility builds character, pride and dignity. Not so radical when you really think about it. But it is fundamental. So come join us! Help us help them to help themselves. Scott Billue, pastor NEXT Community Church Matthew’s Home Ministries

+ We should continue buying land Dear Editor: Our opinions and beliefs about Amendment 1 and conservation in general are, for the most part, opposite. I do feel, however, we can disagree and discuss the issue with civility. The organization of a program to pass Amendment 1 should not have been necessary. We had a good program that used a portion of the doc stamps to buy land until it was conveyed to the

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give something back to the organization, so they started Team Connor’s Courage “to honor all babies like Connor who were born too soon,” Sorensen said. The team comprises supporters, from family members and childhood friends to co-workers and people the Sorensens met while their son was in the hospital. Connor’s Courage is participating in the March of Dimes’ March for Babies, a three-mile walk taking place Saturday, April 25, at Lake Eola. The event will feature live entertainment, music, food and family fun. Participants can sign up at marchforbabies.org. There is still space on the team for more people, and anyone who would like to help the family raise funds for healthier, stronger babies can visit marchforbabies.org and search for the Connor’s Courage team. Donations also can be made there. The Sorensens were chosen

general fund by our governor, who is not noted for his environmental sensitivity. Many efforts by groups of all sizes to restore the program were ignored. The decision to make it a constitutional amendment was the only apparent direction we could take. The 75% vote was, to me, a clear proof that the majority wanted it. While I certainly don’t condone anything similar to communism, the fact is that private protection of larger important tracts of land cannot be operated by individuals. The most massive pollution problems were owned by corporations, which have polluted huge areas of Florida on both coasts and by the farm cooperatives that polluted our 31,000-acre Lake Apopka and another 20,000 acres of marshland that is one of the largest migratory waterfowl refuges in the world. We are not promoting the acquisition of land just to save it. We have specific criteria for selecting parcels: habitat for declining populations of plants and animals; protection of water recharge areas; CO2 uptake; etc. The list is long, but there are criteria for acquisition. My studies in Madagascar show what can happen to an entire population when we do not protect the environment: massive erosion throughout; major pollution of all natural water bodies; no safe drinking water; loss of unique flora and fauna that was a major ecotourism market now in total decline. Florida already faces a major drinking water issue with our aquifer continuing to decline. We also face continuing air pollution and transportation issues as we continue to build more roads. With more than 850 people per day moving to Florida, our natural resources will continue to decline, and larger numbers of permanent residents are predicted for the future. It is my opinion that what lands we acquire in the next few years will be all we have in the future. Jim Thomas founder, Friends of Lake Apopka Winter Garden

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as the 2015 Central Florida March for Babies Ambassador Family. In this role, they will be encouraging citizens to support March of Dimes, attending speaking engagements and appearing on radio shows to talk about the April 25 walk. “We are honored to serve as this year’s March for Babies Ambassador Family,” Sorensen said. “Without the March of Dimes, Connor wouldn’t be with us today. We fully support the mission of the March of Dimes and appreciate what they’ve done for our family and the community. Motivating other parents and corporations to support our cause is a way of giving back to the March of Dimes.” Although it’s stressful at times, having a son with ongoing health issues has strengthened Eric and Holly’s relationship, she said. “It definitely brought us closer together, although we were pretty tight to begin with,” she said. “We have a great amount of support from our family, neighbors, friends and co-workers. It means so much to us to have that kind

TRAIL / PAGE 1A A citizen told city officials that a car had struck a child during Culture Fest at the roundabout to the City Hall parking lot on West Plant Street, Vaughn said. An awkward stop along the trail to cross the street before continuing west out of downtown Winter Garden could be the culprit. “We’re looking to continue the trail instead of doing this awkward stop here, cross and then turn,” Vaughn said. “We’re looking at continuing this down the traffic circle.” This would mean the portion of the trail running eastwest along Plant Street from downtown Winter Garden would continue west through that roundabout and link straighter to the westbound sidewalk, already part of the current trail, which would give cyclists a smoother ride but cause them to cross Plant Street traffic an additional time. At the moment, cyclists approaching that traffic circle need to stop and cross the westbound traffic lane at a right angle, which can lead to dangerous surprises for both

CAMPUS / PAGE 1A rounding communities of Bay Hill and Windermere, the opportunity to age in a place near their families, their churches and their friends,” he said. “It also will give the children of elderly parents a chance to relocate them here from around the country so they can be nearby to help.” Harbor Retirement Associates, a regional senior-living development and management company based in Vero Beach, will develop and operate a 180-unit senior housing complex with 80 independent-living apartments, 70 assisted-living apartments and 30 memory-care apartments overlooking Spring Lake. Officials said this community would be state-of-the-art and include full-service dining, a 24-hour staff, daily scheduled transportation, housekeeping and laundry services, as well as HRA’s Life Enrichment Program, which provides social, devotional, fitness and recreational activities for residents.

of support. It helped us get through the toughest times.” Contact Amy Quesinberry Rhode at aqrhode@wotimes. com.

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Eric, Holly and Connor Sorensen will be walking in the upcoming March for Babies, at Lake Eola.

ABOUT MARCH OF DIMES March of Dimes is a leading non-profit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide and its premier event, March for Babies, the March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.

cyclists and motorists and interrupts the flow of a ride even without traffic. One of the designers of the West Orange Trail, Ian Lockwood, said during its design he did not know what to do at this particular segment and that he expected change. He is now working on the design for that change. “We are hoping that there can be some movement of this (segment) to create a better green space, where we can have people come, sit down and spend time in a small park, and add on perhaps some parking,” Vaughn said. “We are just growing out Plant Street, lengthening it farther and farther.” Winter Garden would match a grant from its General Fund, putting funds for it at $400,000, Vaughn said, and an application for the grant is due by the end of the month. “This would be just a Phase 1 project,” she said. Officials presented this idea to the Community Redevelopment Agency April 14, and money for the project would fall under capital expenditures based on a resolution to be presented at the April 23 city

commission meeting as part of the application, Vaughn said. The city also has plans to host a meeting in June to follow up on Vaughn’s presentation to the Green Mountain Scenic Byway Board. Plans abound in West Orange to connect existing trails, too. Examples include: connecting trail on Daniels Road to trail on Plant Street via South Dillard Street; a shoot south on Avalon Road from the West Orange Trail at Tildenville School Road to connect with the trail along Stoneybrook West Parkway and extend west on Marsh Road; an extension from Tomyn Boulevard at Maguire Road to Horizon West via Windermere Road, Stoneybrook West Parkway and Tiny Road; a shoot east from Daniels Road along Marshall Farms Road to connect West Orange High School at Beulah and Warrior roads; a continuation south of existing trail on Maguire Road through downtown Windermere to connect with County Road 535 via Chase Road; and a mostly new network of trails in Ocoee, including the Ocoee Downtown Blue Trail and the South Ocoee Connector Trail.

“Harbor Retirement Associates and Dr. Phillips Charities share a unique bond based on similar values, and we’re proud to be a part of the storied legacy of this important organization,” said Charlie Jennings, chief development officer of HRA. “This project is special not only for its architectural and technological features but because it represents a modern and innovative interpretation of the senior living experience. Our first priority is to make life engaging, enjoyable and active for our residents. We’re especially excited to share our distinctive HarborChase lifestyle with the families of the Dr. Phillips community. ” A medical pavilion is in the works with plans for arrival in fall 2016, with the first housing units to follow in fall 2017 and the rest thereafter, officials said. That Orlando Health Medical Pavilion at Spring Lake will feature offices for primary care physicians and specialists from Physician Associates and Orlando Health Physician Group, including specialists in

oncology, cardiology, orthopedics and geriatrics. Imaging and diagnostic centers, a pharmacy and a cafe will be on site for this 60,000-square-foot medical facility. The medical pavilion is crucial to OHPG’s mission to take health care closer to people’s homes and workplaces, OHPG President Dr. Wayne Jenkins said. “We are proud to again partner with Orlando Health on this project,” Robinson said. “They have been our valued colleagues at Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, Dr. Phillips YMCA, UF Health Cancer Center at Orlando Health and Arnold Palmer Medical Center. With their help, we believe the Spring Lake campus can provide a strong glimpse into the future of community-based health care and the next level of comprehensive senior housing.” For more, contact Kenneth D. Robinson, (407) 422-6105, or Katie Dagenais, (407) 803-2499. Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@ wotimes.com.

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RELAY / PAGE 1A the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Orlando. When the city of Winter Garden started holding the Relay for Life downtown, near where she lives, she wanted to be part of that, too. This year’s Relay starts Friday, April 24, at 6 p.m. and continues until 8 a.m. Saturday. The event is open to the community. This year’s theme is “Game Shows,” and teams are decorating their tents and booths to represent a variety of games and contests. The 2015 Bean Counters team also includes Deborah Mancuso, another co-worker and breast cancer survivor; Thomas’ sisters from Plant City and Pennsylvania; and other family and friends. At their campsite, the Bean Counters will feature the game show “Minute To Win It,” and games are scheduled to start around 9:30. This year, one team member’s husband will be cooking pancakes and sausages, which will be for sale starting at midnight. Other booths are expected to be selling food and tchotchkes, too, to collect funds for the American Cancer Society. Hazel Harris is Thomas’ motivation this year to try to raise even more money to find a cure for cancer. The two met when they were

both receiving chemotherapy treatments. Thomas is now in remission and returns to her doctor for checkups every six months. Her friend, Hazel, is never far from her thoughts.

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The route for the annual Relay is slightly different this year and will make a loop around the West Orange Trail from Lakeview Avenue to the roundabout west of City Hall. The opening ceremonies will begin at 6 p.m. with the introduction of an Honor Guard. WGPD motorcyclists will lead with sirens blaring and lights flashing to lead the survivor lap. Adrian Whitsett from Channel 2 WESH anchor is master of ceremonies. Special speakers are Tisha Rambaransingh, a breast cancer survivor and West Orange High School teacher, who will address the crowd at the start of the evening; and Donna Worsham, who has battled leukemia and will speak during the luminaria ceremony. Roughly 100 cancer survivors will receive a medallion in a special opening ceremony and then participate in the survivors’ lap, followed by a lap for caregivers. Survivors and caregivers will then sit down for a picnic dinner and entertainment at 6:45 in the City Commission Chambers. Entertainment on the out-

“Milfred Made the News” was written by Oakland resident Maureen Jacobson and is available at MilfredTheRooster.com or LegacyBookPublishing.com. copies are available online from Milfred’s website, MilfredTheRooster.com, and LegacyBookPublishing.com. The author is in the process of having her book translated into Spanish, and she is working on the rewrites for Milfred’s second book. Contact Amy Quesinberry Rhode at aqrhode@wotimes. com. door stage will include Jubilant Strings Orchestra, a local student group, at 5:30 p.m., and Canute Kelly at 7:15 p.m. There will be a chance to purchase a luminaria to pay tribute to a loved one affected by cancer. At 9 p.m., the luminaria ceremony begins, and volunteers will light candles in paper bags that have been placed along the Relay path. Throughout the evening, activities will include a “Miss” Relay Contest, a kids’ zone, themed laps, music and a 10 p.m. dance party. Participants can walk the loop and visit the various tents, many of which will have food and snacks to purchase or games to play. Some of the most exciting activities will take place between the midnight and 5:30 a.m. hours, when participants can stay awake with the telephone relay lap, three-legged race lap, scavenger hunt, water-bucket challenge lap, Hula Hoop contest, egg-spoon relay lap, caffeine push, Simon Says Jenga, lunge lap and gator ball. A meditation lap starts at 6 a.m., and Zumba will get hearts racing at 7 p.m. The closing ceremonies will take place at 7:30 a.m., with the final lap at 8 a.m. Contact Amy Quesinberry Rhode at aqrhode@wotimes. com.

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a book, “Milfred Made the News,” and has his own special day — Milfred the Rooster Day, April 14, 2015 — documented in a proclamation signed on his second birthday by Oakland Mayor Kathy Stark. This feisty rooster was escorted by his owners, Jeff and Maureen Jacobson, into the Oakland Town Commission meeting in time to hear the proclamation read by the mayor. The vocal and outgoing rooster’s adventure and rise to fame began when the Jacobsons and their daughter, Hannah, returned home from church one Sunday to discover Milfred was not in the front yard. The panicked family searched all over Oakland without luck. The next day, Hannah went to class and her mother went to work at Oakland Avenue Charter School. Milfred found his way there, too, and tried to get into the front office. The runaway rooster’s story was shared on a local news

station and in the West Orange Times. And the idea for Maureen Jacobson’s children’s book was born. “I believe that there are no such things as coincidences,” Jacobson said. “I’m confident that when God gave me the feeling and vision of writing a children’s book … He already had a plan set in motion. Then, when Milfred went missing and was found … the pieces of the puzzle fit together, and I understood what God wanted me to do.” She wrote the story, former Disney Studios artist Chad Thompson created the illustrations, and the local Legacy Book Publishing printed the book. Its popularity has been steady, and Milfred and Jacobson have been invited to multiple book signings. In March, Jacobson received news that her book is being added to the Winter Garden and downtown Orlando branches of the Orange County Library System. She has received two awards for the book, as well. The hardcover book retails for $19.95, and autographed

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The school is running out of time to have a replacement synthetic turf field in place by May 29, when it is scheduled to host its spring football game, with additional worries rising about losing regular season games in the fall. WINTER GARDEN — The situation surrounding the synthetic turf playing surface at West Orange High School has become increasingly dire as the school’s football program now is in jeopardy of no longer being able to host its spring football game. The Warriors football team is scheduled to host Gainesville High School May 29 for the program’s annual spring game. When the field was deemed unplayable on March 19, Athletic Director Adam Miller set May 1 as an unofficial deadline to have an arrangement in place for a replacement field. Given the time it will take to get a field approved by Orange County Public Schools, manufactured and then installed, May 1 was believed to be a cutoff date beyond which the field likely would not be ready in time. So far, the school has raised about $100,000 of the $323,000 it needs for the replacement field. This leaves three possibilities: The remaining $223,000 will need to be raised in a matter of days; OCPS can choose to let the school finance a replacement field; or the school will not have a field, and the game will be relocated to Gainesville High School. If the third scenario comes to fruition, the school would then work to have an arrangement in place by summer’s end so that it can host its regular-season home opener Aug. 28 against Foundation Academy. Miller said April 17 he has a meeting scheduled with officials from OCPS on April 24 to discuss allowing the school to finance the field.

Because of the debacle with the installation of the first field, wherein pledged donors did not fulfill their pledge and left the school — and subsequently OCPS — with the bill, the district has preferred West Orange pay for the replacement field in cash. Miller expressed optimism that the district would come around on financing the field, noting that the school — which has been paying back OCPS for the original field on an annual basis — has been comfortably making those payments from its ticket sales and rental income and therefore can reasonably continue to make similar payments of around $30,000 annually, after using the $100,000 it currently has raised as a down payment. “The biggest difference between nine years ago and now is we learned from the mistakes,” Miller said. “The numbers alone prove that we can make payments yearly.” The school’s leadership is thankful for the many individuals and businesses who have donated toward the replacement field, some of whom have utilized a website the school launched, SaveTheTurf.net. Conversely, Miller said he also has encountered apprehension by some who wonder how the school came to be in the predicament. “The response from the community has been neutral, kind of,” Miller said. “You’ve got a lot of supporters, and you’ve got a lot of people with questions — and rightfully so. A lot of things happened nine years ago, and a lot of people don’t know the whole story.”

To address some of the more common questions, SaveTheTurf.net features a PowerPoint presentation that, among other things, addresses how the situation arose. It also addresses common questions from around the community in the past several weeks, including why the school needs a turf field and why it would be more expensive to return to a natural grass playing surface. Effects of the field situation already have been felt by some of the school’s spring sports programs. The girls lacrosse team had to relocate its final home game, the team’s Senior Night game, to Wekiva High School, while the boys lacrosse team, which was to host a state playoff game against Dr. Phillips April 17, instead played at Dr. Phillips. Those instances, though, would pale in comparison to the school losing any home football games. West Orange draws about 3,000 spectators per home game. The Warriors’ first three games this fall are scheduled as home games, including a matchup with the Dr. Phillips Panthers on Sept. 11 that is arguably the most anticipated game in the program’s history. Both teams are expected to be state title contenders in Class 8A, and the game also resumes the storied Ol’ Orange Crate Rivalry. “I can see it being close to 5,000 fans that we’re going to be losing,” Miller said of possibly having to relocated the game to Dr. Phillips. “Financially, that would be devastating. That game alone would pay for a year’s payment if we are able to finance.”

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THIEF IN THE NIGHT 15000 block of West Colonial Drive. Burglary. An officer met a complainant at his home, where unknown suspects scattered items in his car and stole his wallet from his vehicle via the unlocked front passenger door. The wallet, stolen between 1 a.m. and noon, contained the complainant’s license, debit card and $320. A fingerprint check was negative.

BOAT BURGLAR 300 block of Largovista Drive. Theft. An officer met a complainant around 8:10 p.m. at his residence about a burglary from his boat. The complainant said he had arrived at 1:30 a.m. when high-schoolers were partying down the street and that he had broken up a fight. He noticed around 7:30 p.m. that his fishing pole, reel and battery were missing. The items’ values and suspects are unknown, but the complainant believes someone at the party was the thief.

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MISSING MONEY 800 block of Kimball Drive. Burglary. An officer met a witness around 4:44 p.m. The witness and the residence owner were working on a vehicle in the backyard when a woman called for the owner. The owner checked out front, but nobody was there, so he asked the witness to check the unlocked house. The witness found a known female suspect standing in the living room with an object in hand. She bolted through the front door and left on her bicycle. The owner checked his belongings and noticed his wallet in the living room was missing $60 of the $160 in it. Officers found the suspect, who said she had dated the owner and had only

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The Oakland Police Department reported the following stats for March: Calls for Service: 183 Felony Arrests: 2 Misdemeanor Arrests: 7 Traffic Stops: 368 Traffic Crashes: 9 Business Checks: 956 Vacation House Checks: 20

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The Ocoee Fire Department (stations 25, 26, 38 and 39) reported 91 calls for assistance from April 2 to 8: Fires: 1 EMS: 67 Vehicle accidents: 6 Hazardous materials/conditions: 0 Public service: 19 False alarms: 0

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The Ocoee Police Department reported 486 calls for service from March 26 to April 1: Arrests (adult): 13 Arrests (juvenile): 6 Assault/battery: 8 Burglary (residential and business): 5 Burglary (vehicle): 2 Child abuse: 6 Criminal mischief: 6 Drug violations: 4 DUI: 1 Homicide: 0 Robbery: 0 Sexual battery: 0 Thefts: 8 Vehicle accidents: 14

used his bathroom before leaving. She could not explain why she did not go to the gas station down the street. She denied running and taking money, which was not on her. Officers arrested her on burglary and theft charges. She asked police to ask the owner whether he would still prosecute if she returned the money; he said yes.

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JAILHOUSE ROCK 9400 block of West Colonial Drive. Theft. An officer reported to a mall around 8:08 p.m.

Vehicle thefts: 1 Missing/endangered adult: 0 Missing/runaway juvenile: 1

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The Windermere Police Department reported 109 calls for assistance from March 30 to April 5.

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The Winter Garden Fire Department (stations 22, 23 and 24) reported 91 calls for assistance from March 29 to April 4: Fires: 5 EMS: 64 Vehicle accidents: 3 Automatic fire alarms: 3 Public assistance: 1 Hazardous conditions: 3 Calls for service: 12

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The Winter Garden Police Department reported 448 calls for service from March 26 to April 1: Arrests (adult): 36 Arrests (juvenile): 5 Assault/battery: 8 Burglary (residential and business): 3 Burglary (vehicle): 2 Child abuse: 0 Criminal mischief: 2 Drug violations: 15 DUI: 4 Robbery: 1 Sexual assault/battery: 0 Thefts: 9 Vehicle accidents: 14 Vehicle thefts: 0 Missing/runaway adult: 0 Missing/runaway juvenile: 0

about a theft. A food vendor and the Easter Bunny photographer saw an erratic, suspicious, drunken man carrying an Elvis Presley purse and told security. Mall security found the man with the purse eating popcorn at the food court. A sales associate identified the purse as belonging to his store but did not want to press charges. The suspect said he had arrived with the purse but then recanted and confessed. The officer trespassed him from the mall and returned the $42.95 purse to the sales associate.

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Crossings completes service spree Volunteers from the West Orange church worked on five projects April 18 in the community.

The landscaping team took a break. Winter Garden knows Grandma Olie.” About a dozen volunteers helped the Bean family set a new patio, clean gutters,

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build raised beds for flowers, wash windows and fix some things around the home, Tewson said. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing and Heichel Plumb-

ing replumbed the home pro bono, Stone Import Solutions installed new pavers on the porch, Winter Garden City Commissioner Bob Buchanan donated bathroom repair supplies, Sorenson Construction donated lumber and coordinated contracting, and Power Time Electric performed some electrical repairs, she said. With Bean’s 94th birthday a few days away, volunteers also planned a party with her family, cake and a Squeals on Wheels barbecue. The wheelchair ramp team of Winter Garden Rotary will install a ramp for her April 25. Around 40 volunteers continued work on the Play & Learn Day School on South Dillard Street in Winter Garden, which 30 volunteers and roughly 15 professional painters worked on April 11 and some will con-

tinue to work on through at least April 24, Tewson said. “Play & Learn kind of looks like a convenience store; it’s not been updated,” she said. “We’re updating the outside with new graphics. Pro painters came last Saturday, and then builders will help replace some of the rotten wood beams in the back porch area, and they’ve also built shutters. That was all pro bono.” A crew including Dalton & Son Painting painted murals and the inside of the facility, built new furniture, revamped the logo, installed a new sign and put in new fencing and playground equipment, as well. At the Bethany Christian Services office on the corner of South Boyd and West Smith streets, volunteers planted and trimmed plants and cleaned windows, fences and gutters, and a pair of pressure washers from FourEver Cleaning passing by chatted with volunteers before offering to pressure wash the driveway for free, Tewson said. “The team (helped) to beautify the home of this wonderful ministry, where babies find families through adoption and couples’ dreams come true as they find their children here,” she said. “The landlord for Bethany contributed $450 for supplies.” The program provides respite for children in crisis and recruits families to care for

them for up to three months, said representative Gina Magrino. “This project helps getting people to stop by and ask what Bethany is about, the recognition,” Magrino said. “Just bringing awareness to Bethany. Bethany itself has been around for 70 years. Our branch here in Florida has only been here 15. But there’s so much more we can do if we get more people involved. I’m an adoptive parent myself, and I didn’t know until last year this adoption agency was right in my backyard.” The Spraggs, a family volunteering at that site that day, had just been approved to house an infant this week until the mother can take it again and can be a mentor to that family, Magrino said. A team of roving landscapers including Tewson Landscaping Company met in the morning at the post office on West Plant Street and started with areas behind The Sacred Olive, ultimately covering four locations, Tewson said. Thirty volunteers painted and cleaned Westbrooke Elementary School in Ocoee. Ace Hardware donated mulch, soil and flowers; Hodgskin Outdoor Living offered carpenters and supplies; and Lowe’s contributed and discounted many supplies to the projects, Tewson said. Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@ wotimes.com.

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WEST ORANGE — As part of the All Serve project, The Crossings Church had about 120 volunteers and 35 professionals helping to spruce up local buildings April 18. Among recipients of this service were a Winter Garden woman at her house, a day care, an adoption agency, an elementary school and various lots in need of landscaping. The Winter Garden woman has lived at the corner of North Park Avenue and West Bay Street for 77 years, said Joy Tewson, director of student ministries. “Mrs. Bean … mentored John Rees in the citrus industry when he was a teenager,” Tewson said. “She was instrumental in developing better bookkeeping for the industry. Everyone who has lived for the past five decades or more in

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Tristan Herring dominated the monkey bars. Right: Lillian Jordan climbed the rock wall.

Alexa March, 11, of Windermere Prep, created this acrylic self-portrait.

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The Central Florida Women’s League recently held its annual scholarship luncheon to honor recipients chosen from four area high schools. Emily Crowell, Mical Estifanos, Kendall Meyer and Trista Sinex are this year’s West Orange High School recipients of the CFWL Scholarship, and Ryyan Kassoo is the recipient of the George Fortier Memorial Scholarship. From left: Emily Crowell, Mical Estifanos, Kendall Meyer, Trista Sinex, Jean Fortier and Ryyan Kassoo. the school did not have enough students registered for the class. The School Board also discussed growth for the district’s Career and Technical Education program. The expansion plans have involved middle schools. The number of middle-school CTE programs has grown from 53 programs last year to 75 currently. For the 2015-16 school year, the district projects an

increase to 87 programs in middle schools. The number of CTE programs in high schools has grown from 168 last year to 182 this year. This jump includes dual-enrollment opportunities for students at their home high school. Dual-enrollment programs offered rose from two programs last year to 20 programs this year, with an implemented plan to grow to 28 programs by 2015-16.

Dancers from Elizabeth Parsons School of Dance recently performed for the residents at Golden Pond in Winter Garden. Back row, from left: Helen Blackburn, Cammy Lake, Savannah Spears, Ashley Brinkman, Sarah White, Addison Satmary, Patrice Binkys, Uma Budhu, Madison Brinkman and Anna Lee. Front row, from left: Melina D’Argenio, Catherine Kim, Reagan Dobrolecki, Emily James, Ashley Kim, Olivia James, Jewell Murphy and Abby Crant.

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A trip to St. Augustine for sight-seeing and lunch will take place at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 9. The cost is $45 per person. The seniors will depart from the Tom Ison Center, 1701 Adair St., Ocoee. A Biloxi Casino Tour will take place Thursday, June 2, through Sunday, June 5. Attendees will meet at 8 a.m. at the senior center. The cost is $235 per person. Bingo is held from 3 to 6:30 p.m. every Sunday and from 1 to 3:30 p.m. every Monday at the center. Free arthritis chair exercises, sponsored by Health Central Hospital, take place at 8 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. Every Tuesday, line-dancing classes are available at 10 a.m., with a minimum $2 donation, and free belly-dancing exercises are offered at 1 p.m. The seniors play cards from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. They also enjoy dominoes, walking, social activities, coffee and more beginning at 9 a.m. each Wednesday at the center. Crafts take place from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays, and chorus practice takes place from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Fridays. For more information about the West Orange Seniors and upcoming events, call (407) 592-4498 or visit westorange seniors.yolasite.com.

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+ Rotary Club of Windermere The Rotary Club of Windermere recently welcomed Keith Hoover, a member of a cyber-intelligence task force with the United States Secret Service, as its guest speaker. Although Hoover wasn’t able to go into tremendous detail about the exact nature of his work, he delivered an informative presentation, discussing the dangers of hackers using “phishing” techniques to gain access to the financial records of individual consumers and businesses alike. During the meeting, Hoover showcased to members of the club various devices used by these hackers to steal hundreds of credit cards in a matter of hours. Finally, he explained to members the various tips and tricks they can use to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft.

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The Dr. Phillips Rotary Club recently donated $25,000 to be put toward the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA’s new expansion project. In attendance were Rotarians Dan Waters, left, and Art Brown, Dr. P. Phillips YMCA Executive Director of Operations Ryan Smith, Dr. Phillips Rotary Club President Ross Marvin, Rotarian Larry Lynch, Dr. P. Phillips YMCA District Vice President of Operations Buddy Evans, YMCA of Central Florida Vice President of Financial Development Scott Barnard and Rotarian Michael Hanley.

DR. PHILLIPS ROTARY CLUB The Dr. Phillips Rotary Club recently presented a check in the amount of $10,000 to the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA. The donation will go toward the center’s scholarship fund, providing children in families currently going through financial hardship the opportunity to enjoy summer camp throughout the upcoming

summer vacation. Dr. Phillips Rotary Club additionally donated $25,000 to be put toward the YMCA’s new expansion project. In recognition of this donation, the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA will name its new community room in honor of the Dr. Phillips Rotary Club. The Rotary Club also saw the need for a new computer

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The Rotary Club of Winter Garden recently welcomed Jerry Hamilton of the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center as the guest speaker for its weekly lunch meeting. Hamilton is in charge of ADRC’s training and family services programs. For the caregivers and family members of patients suffering from these disorders, ADRC provides educational resources, spiritual comfort and emotional support needed to care for their loved ones and themselves. For more information about ADRC, visit ADRCcares.org. The Rotary Club of Winter Garden meets at noon Tuesdays at Tanner Hall, 29 W. Garden Ave., Winter Garden. For more information on the Rotary Club, visit rotaryclubofwintergarden.org.

The Orange County Retired Educators Association will meet at noon Thursday, May 7, at College Park United Methodist Church, 644 W. Princeton St., Orlando, for its spring luncheon and installation of 0fficers. The cost is $14. For reservations or more information, call (407) 644-7092.

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Rotary Club of Winter Garden President Elect Jennifer Campbell, right, welcomed Jerry Hamilton, of the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center, as the guest speaker at the club’s recent meeting.

learning center, also known as Advanced Workstations in Education, at the Southwest Branch Orange County Library in Dr. Phillips. The club donated a check for the amount of $4,200 to help provide a complete early literacy computer station. This station is designed for children ages 2 through 8 and provides software programs that span all curriculum areas. treasurer report, and Betsy Talpalar read the secretary minutes. Cookie Coykendall shared the horticulture report on rain lily and gave the plant to Victoria Loney for her hard work making club refreshments. Loney also presented the program on orchids at the meeting. The Robinswood Garden Club will host an end-of-year banquet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, at Perkins, 10945 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee. The next meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, at the Pine Hills Community Center, 6408 Jennings Road, Orlando.

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The American Legion, Hugh T. Gregory Post 63 decided early in 2014 to sponsor the training, care and feeding of a service dog, ultimately to be donated to an eligible local disabled veteran. Ken Lyons, a member of Post 63 in Winter Garden as well as a certified service dog trainer, selected Boots, a Border Collie/ lab mix. Lyons believed Boots to be the right fit because of her intelligence, energy level and disposition. Boots’ training takes place throughout three phases, with phase one having just been completed. Phase one focused on basic obedience and started with the Volhard Test, administered early on to test for aptitude and to weed out nonconforming dogs — usually an 80% rejection rate. Boots passed the test with flying colors and continued on with phase one, consisting of obedience training and exposure to various environments such as crowded cities, rural environments and the beach. She has spent one month on a farm and several days at the beach. She also spent a few weeks in downtown Atlanta, experiencing urban environments as well as subway, bus and pedestrian transportation. During the six months of training in phase one, Boots quarterly received a medical checkup including shots and X-rays. Quarterly screenings also

Last year, the American Legion, Hugh T. Gregory Post 63 adopted Boots to be trained by American Legion member and certified service dog trainer Ken Lyons to aid an eligible disabled veteran. took place for temperament and bad behavior; this can result in up to 20% of dogs being rejected during their training. During phase two, or Public Access Training, Boots will visit public businesses, restaurants and retail stores for at least 600 hours of acclimatization and training. Upon successfully completing phase two at age 1, Boots will begin her Americans with Disabilities Act phase

three task training and learn complex tasks such as opening doors, retrieving objects and other assistance tasks directly related to assisting her disabled partner. Phase three will end when the dog is ready, around Christmas 2015, and when she passes a final vet and temperament exam. The disabled service member, recommended by the VA, will then be invited for training. Upon completion

of that training, the two will be paired up. The total investment so far by Hugh T. Gregory Post 63 is $18,000, with almost all funds coming from the rental of the Legion Hall for events and Bingo Night. A small portion has come from local donations. All funding is locally sourced by the post, without the use of state, national or taxpayer funds. Many members of the post consistently volunteer their time and services to run Bingo Night two times a week to ensure the funding of Boots, as well as college scholarships to qualified sons and daughters of local veterans and other community services. For more information, email americanlegion63@cfl.rr.com or call (407) 656-6361. The American Legion, Hugh T. Gregory Post 63, in conjunction with Florida Blood Centers, will conduct a blood drive from 2 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 24, at the post building, 271 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. A Florida Blood Centers van will be parked out front. Each pint of blood donated is the equivalent to three lives saved. All donors will receive a free movie ticket voucher. The post will be open with soda, coffee, tea, water, fruits and pastries available for purchase. For more information, call (407) 656-6361.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 23 Foundation Academy presents “Once Upon a Mattress” — 7 p.m. Thursday, April 23, and Friday, April 24, at the South Campus, 15304 Tilden Road, Winter Garden. If you thought you knew the story of “The Princess and the Pea,” you may be in for a big surprise! Did you know Princess Winnifred actually swam the moat to reach Prince Dauntless the Drab? Or that it wasn’t the pea at all that gave the princess a sleepless night? Complete with wonderful songs and a rollicking spin on the familiar classic fairy tale, “Once Upon a Mattress” gives the audience the tale of royal courtship with some side-splitting shenanigans in a wild and comedic farce. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students. For more, visit foundationacademy.net. Courtesy photos

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FRIDAY, APRIL 24 Between the Brushes — Adult class will be from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, April 24, and the children’s class will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 25, at The Art Room, 709 Main St., Windermere. Cost is $35 for either session. Reservations required, (407) 909-1869.

SATURDAY, APRIL 25 Apopka Art and Foliage Festival — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 25, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at Kit Land Nelson Park, 35 S. Park Ave., Apopka. A variety of artists and crafters will be featured, presenting works in mediums such as painting, drawing, mixed media, photography, ornamental pottery, sculpture, glassware, gem jewelry and more. Admission is free to the public. Parking is $5 to benefit Boy Scout Troops of America. For more information, visit apopkaartandfoliagefestival.com.

STREAMING SENSATION Winter Garden Thai Blossom owner Tyler Cravens plays a critical role in the new Netflix series, “Bloodline.” WINTER GARDEN — With most jobs in show business anchored in hubs near New York City and Los Angeles, finding big-time work elsewhere can be a challenge. But don’t tell that to Tyler Cravens, owner of Thai Blossom in Winter Garden, who has garnered several supporting roles around Florida and is trying to grow the state’s film industry. Cravens plays Ralph Lawler, a hit man who has appeared in three episodes of the first season of “Bloodline,” a dra-

matic thriller on Netflix filmed in the Keys that premiered March 20 and received many reviews calling it Netflix’s best original series. “About Episode 10, you’re introduced to Ralph unexpectedly,” Cravens said. “I’m an extended upper-crust hit man, so to speak. I play the heavy of a main drug lord. He handles things on his own and then brings me in when things get too heavy.” The show’s creators are known for making the FX legal drama “Damages,” which

starred Glenn Close and had similar elements to “Bloodline,” such as flashbacks and flashes forward that have changed television and storytelling, Cravens said. “Bloodline” focuses on a tight family of four adult siblings whose black-sheep brother unveils family secrets in his return home. “If you have any dysfunction in family or your life, it has that drama,” Cravens said. “It has some language

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TUESDAY, APRIL 28 The Ancient Art of Papermaking — 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, at the TibetButler Preserve and Vera Carter Environmental Center, 8777 C.R. 535, Orlando. Ages 7 and older are welcome. This is a two-hour class. The cost is $4 per person. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to make a reservation, call (407) 876-6696.

FRIDAY, MAY 1 Garden Theatre presents “Peter Pan” — 8 .m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, May 1 to 31, at the Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. You know the story, but you’ve never experienced it in this way. Be whisked away with Peter Pan, Wendy, Michael and John in the timeless Broadway musical that now combines live action with digital immersive theatre. Thanks to the magical talents of the Garden Theatre’s digital partners, you can follow James M. Barrie’s characters out the nursery window on a trail of pixie dust to Neverland. This is unique, revolutionary theatre, right here in Winter Garden’s intimate, 299-seat venue. Let go of what you’ve previously known and come fly with us! Tickets are $29 ($25 students/seniors) and $12 for ages 12 and younger on Saturday matinees. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit gardentheatre.org.

Thai Blossom owner Tyler Cravens has a dramatic role in the new Netflix original series, “Bloodline.”

“The positive thing for an actor in this region is that I’m very passionate about living in Central Florida and being able to act in Central Florida.” — Tyler Cravens, actor

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‘Dolly’ to say hello on West Orange High School stage The high-school production features a cast of 50 students. “Hello, Dolly!” was the first musical Kenneth Rush directed when he came to West Orange High in 1999. WINTER GARDEN — Dolly Gallagher Levi — a widowed meddler intent on pairing couples and teaching dance and mandolin lessons — is making a scheduled two-week stop at West Orange High School for the theater troupe’s spring musical production of “Hello, Dolly!” The show, with a cast of 50 students, will be under the direction of Kenneth Rush, recent recipient of Best Director

at the Southeastern Theatre Conference 2015. The “Dolly” set was designed by Benjamin Rush, the director’s son, who recently was guest director for West Orange’s production of “Peter Pan.” The set is made up of three large revolving stages and an extensive runway for Dolly’s big number in the show. “He has truly captured the turn-of-the-century feel by incorporating a lot of lattice work

in the design,” Kenneth Rush said.

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“‘Hello, Dolly!’ is an adventurous comedy through the Victorian Era when men were the breadwinners and a lady was a gem to adorn a man’s arm. Dolly Levi was a matchmaker who was hired by a wealthy gentleman to find the

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CRAVENS / PAGE 16A but not gratuitous. Some violence. Just a real good story, and I like good storytelling.” Good storytelling comes from a basic film structure applied to the series, Cravens said: exposition, a catalytic event, activity across three acts, a climactic resolution and then denouement. “They wrote the entire season as a film structure,” Cravens said. “My character comes in in a big, planned moment. That doesn’t mean I can’t be in the second season, but we’re not sure. What my character does in the show is pretty dramatic.”

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IF YOU GO “HELLO, DOLLY!” WHEN: 7:30 p.m. April 30 through May 2 and May 7 to 9, as well as in matinees at 2:30 p.m. Sundays, May 3 and 10 WHERE: West Orange High School, 1625 Beulah Road, Winter Garden TICKETS: $10 for students, $12 general admission, $15 for reserved seats. It is being suggested that Orange County Public Schools employees make a $10 donation. INFORMATION: (407) 9052400, Ext. 6162462, or go to westorangehighschooltheatre.com.

DOLLY / PAGE 17A perfect ‘gem,’ and that is exactly what she did. However, the ‘gem’ she finds is for her (own) arm when she falls in love with the wealthiest man in Yonkers, New York, Mr. Horace Vandergelder. The show is written in the style of a true Victorian comedy with Dolly leading three eligible bachelors and two eligible ladies through a night in New York City that includes a parade, an elegant dinner complete with a show-stopping number, a

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Haired Man,” which would require the actor to dye his hair platinum white, Cravens said. “I actually got called to shoot another production in Alabama and hadn’t finished that,” he said. “I had a week left in Alabama when I shot my first episode of ‘Bloodline.’ They were nice about it and said, ‘No problem — we’ll keep your hair and give your character a name.’ I didn’t know what I was gong to be doing until I got there and they had me read a script for my first episode.” The role particularly interested Cravens as a Central Floridian, he said, and he had to audition several times with little more than a few lines to go on, because the creators wanted to keep plot details secretive. Cravens submitted some of his auditioning from

his home studio via video upload, per the recommendation of the show’s Florida casting director, Lori Wyman. “Through the process, I could kind of tell what was happening in the story,” Cravens said. “They cast the show in the sequence as they were going along. I know Lori Wyman pretty well. She said (the role) was a big deal.” The shift from Cravens’ personality is also a big deal, he said, with swearing and violence locals would not normally associate with him, but he is thankful for the many who support him, especially his wife, Patcharee. “Some may take away great acting, but some might take away something not so positive,” he said. “If there’s anything negative, it would be only that.”

dance competition, a short stay in jail and, of course, happy endings. “The show is full of some of the most recognizable music anyone has ever heard but not been aware of,” Rush said. “Many of the tunes are used as background music in local theme parks, they are always playing in elevators — and who hasn’t heard the title song before that was made famous by the great Louis Armstrong? “‘Hello, Dolly!’ is just good, ol’ family-oriented musical theater with hummable songs and beautiful sets and costumes,” he said.

its popularity, the business has added a museum where the public can see all of the clothes and take tours to learn about the history of the costumes.

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The men wear dapper suits, and the women don fancy headpieces and multi-layered, colorful floor-length gowns in “Hello, Dolly!” All of these elaborate outfits come from Costume World, in Deerfield Beach. The company has 1.2 million costumes available for rental, and most of them are originals from Broadway shows, some dating back to the 1950s, such as “My Fair Lady,” with Julie Andrews, and “The King & I,” with Yul Brynner, Kenneth Rush said. The company is owned by Marilynn Wick and is touted as the largest costume distributor in the United States. Because of

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The big positive takeaway from work with “Bloodline” is the showcase for Floridian actors, Cravens said. “I’m very passionate about living in Central Florida and being able to act in Central Florida,” he said. “This is very important because the Central Florida film industry is directly intervening in government legislation to have more work in Central Florida. (Producers) are going to Georgia in Atlanta, which is booming, South Carolina, North Carolina, Louisiana. This type of role is important not only for myself but for other actors who choose to live here, not Los Angeles, New York or other major acting metro meccas. We like to be considered top-notch entertainment talent, and we

are. We work as well as anyone in major markets.” This legislation would create tax incentives for film business in the state and help show how local actors are meant for roles such as Ralph Lawler, whereas they otherwise might not be considered, Cravens said. “I’ve been very fortunate in my career,” he said. “I don’t have hundreds of credits, but I’ve worked with some of the icons of our industry. I did work with Tom Hanks. We didn’t get very close, but he’s nice and a genuine person, and that’s always refreshing.” That fortune drives Cravens to get the industry to see the talent in Central Florida, capable of working at the highest level as he has. For example, Cravens had small roles in “Any Given Sunday” and

DOLLY RETURNS

“Hello, Dolly!” was the first West Orange High musical that Kenneth Rush directed in 1999, and it starred another of his children, daughter Jessica Rush Anderson, who was a senior. That year, she was voted most talented and performed the roles of Eliza Doolittle in “Pygmalian,” Medea in “Medea” and Dolly Levi in “Hello, Dolly!” She has performed in various Broadway roles and is presently in the Broadway production of “Jersey Boys.”

CAST MEMBERS

In the cast of “Hello, Dolly!” are: Alex Crosby (as Dolly Levi), Jeffrey Oakman (Horace Vandergelder), Parker Wallace (Cornelius Hackle), Matt Guernier (Barnaby Tucker), Sydney Rundle (Irene Molloy), Marissa Schwartz (Minnie Fay), Asher Adams (Ambrose Kemper), Deanna Hubbard (Ermengarde), Miranda Morris (Ernestina Money), Isaiah Rothstein (Rudolph Reisenweber) and Hillary Simpson (Court Reporter). Ensemble members are Nina

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Alex Crosby, left, and Hillary Simpson are among a cast of about 50 actors in “Hello, Dolly!” Bethencourt, Isabella Bruno, Tyler Capraro, Ava Cassatta, Ivanna Cuevas, Jordan Doscher, Abigail Hansen, Kailey Jones, Carolline Leite, Emma Marisco, Kendall Meyer, Clarissa Moon, Elina Moon, Miranda Morris, Kendall Myers, Cole Neuman, T.J. Pursley, Lizzie Repassy, Isaiah Rothstein, Allie Schnacky, Hillary Simpson, Trista Sinex, John Sublette, Lauren Swatek,

Avianna Tagerty, Aidan Wamsley, Kassidy Weideman and Jacob Zimmerman.

THE TECHIES

The show wouldn’t go on without direction, sets, costumes, makeup and other technical aspects. Here are members of the technical crew: Ken Rush (director), Benjamin D. Rush (technical director and

“Tigerland,” his favorite apart from “Bloodline,” in which he was in the opening scene and helped Colin Farrell with his Southern accent in his breakthrough role for which he won Best Actor. “We have writers and creators of new television shows that are going to be on national networks that were born and grew here,” Cravens said. “If they could’ve stayed here to accomplish that, they would’ve.” With trailblazers such as those creative minds and Cravens, as well as the studios already in the area, perhaps Cravens’ wish for recognition of area talent will soon come to fruition. For more on Cravens, visit TylerCravens.com. Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@ wotimes.com. production design), Tara Whitman (choreographer), John deHaas (music director), Skylar Wostak (student technical director), Celina Ortiz (assistant student technical director), Zachary Croft (stage manager), Katie Householder (assistant stage manager), Chase Steiner (set chief), Brittany Posso (lighting chief), Deanna Hubbard (props chief), Haythem Smith (props crew), Brendon Warner (sound chief), Fallyn Holmes and Avianna Tagerty (costume chiefs), Annie Pryor and Kailey Jones (costume crew), Sarah Leverage (hair and makeup chief), Abigail Hansen (hair and makeup assistant chief), Jordon Doscher (hair and makeup crew), Jaime Sharp and Shawnee Sinex (scenic painters), Lisa Waldron (business manager), John Crosby (tickets and vouchers), Sara Rush (box office), Sandi Wallace (playbill and ushers) and Karen Oakman (concessions and fan-grams). The set crew consists of Kendall Myers, John Franks, Cross Heintzelman, Daniel Pooley, Hunter Santoro, Leah Jemison and the WOHS theater classes. Asher Adams, Bailey Cook and Tyler Capraro make up the lighting crew. Contact Amy Quesinberry Rhode at aqrhode@wotimes. com.

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Olympia girls end historic season in Final Four The Titans’ quarterfinal win in Miami advanced the team to the state semifinals for the first time before eventually falling to Lake Nona, 10-7. The Olympia girls water polo team made history on April 17, advancing to the Final Four in the FHSAA State Playoffs for the first time. While the Titans had been to state before, because the state water polo tournament includes the quarterfinals, Olympia had never advanced past that point in previous years. That all changed when the Titans — who had defeated Winter Park in the first round play-in to reach state — beat Pembroke Pines Charter in

the state quarterfinals, 14-2, at Ransom Everglades High School in Miami. “The first game went well for us — our girls were in states last year, so the goal this year was getting a little farther than we did last year,” head coach Stephanie Johnson Possell said. “They carried themselves well under the pressure; they did well.” The state semifinals, held later that day, pitted Olympia

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Local programs swept the Class 4A District 3 Track Meet April 16 at Lake Mary High School. The West Orange girls team won first place with 151 points, ahead of second place Evans’ 137 points. Ocoee placed third with 103 points, and Olympia weighed in at No. 4 with 97 points. Olympia’s boys team won first place, registering 242 points to put itself well ahead of West Orange’s 138 points in second place. Ocoee placed fifth, with 52 points. At the Class 4A District 4 Track Meet, also held on April 16 at Showalter Field in Winter Park, the Dr. Phillips girls team took first place, while the Panthers boys team finished in second place behind Winter Park — marking just the second time Dr. Phillips did not place first at an event this spring.

+ Titans baseball stays perfect So far as the regular season is concerned, the Olympia Titans are perfect. The Titans, still ranked atop the nation by USA Today and MaxPreps, defeated Dr. Phillips on April 18, 9-5, to complete an undefeated 24-0 regular season. Olympia’s remarkable run, which it last accomplished four years ago, saw the Titans show notable poise in winning several games by slim margins. Olympia has to its credit six wins by a margin of one run and six wins by a margin of two runs. The Titans competed in the semifinals of the Class 8A District 3 Tournament on Wednesday after press time.

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The Lions were joyous as they celebrated winning the Class 2A District 4 Championship on Thursday at CFCA.

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Ranked No. 7 in the state in Class 2A, the Foundation Academy softball team defeated CFCA to win the Class 2A District 4 title — a first for the program — and will host a regional quarterfinal game on Thursday. OCOEE — Entering the Class 2A District 4 Tournament ranked as the No. 7 team in the state in its classification, the Foundation Lions were easy favorites to take the fourteam district’s title.

On April 16, against host CFCA, the Lions (15-4) did just that as they downed the Eagles 12-1, in the final. It wasn’t necessarily surprising — which isn’t to say the program’s first district title

wasn’t special. “We’ve had good teams in the past; there’s no doubt about that,” coach Randy Ames said as his girls celebrated with the district title trophy. “We kind of fell down a

couple of times, but this time, we had the team and we had the heart. It did mean a lot, it really did. It kind of took the monkey off our back. We

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REGIONAL QUARTERFINALS SCHEDULE All games on Thursday, April 23 CLASS 8A Dr. Phillips at West Orange, 7 p.m. Olympia at Boone, 7 p.m. CLASS 2A Peniel Baptist at Foundation Academy, 7 p.m. CFCA at Seven Rivers, 7 p.m. Complete brackets available at fhsaa.org.

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Olympia’s Beltrame shines at state Junior standout Arianna Beltrame completed an undefeated season with a Line Two Singles State Championship. Completing an undefeated season, Olympia’s Arianna Beltrame (13-0) became the Class 4A Line Two Singles Champion at the FHSAA Tennis Finals April 16 in Altamonte. Beltrame defeated Cypress Bay’s Sibel Can in the final (6-4, 6-2), a highlight at the state tournament for the Titans — whose boys and girls programs both competed as

teams in the championships. “Both of us are good players, and we definitely earned our spot in the finals,” Beltrame said. “It was a good match. We’re both solid players.” Afterward, head coach Carol Haderer praised Beltrame’s mental approach throughout the tournament and especially in the championship match. “She kept her composure — she was focused and she didn’t

want to get behind and have to come from behind,” Haderer said. “She wanted to stay on top, and that’s exactly what she did.” As a first-year coach for Olympia, Haderer expressed pride in both teams; the boys team finished tied for fifth in the state and the girls team placed fourth. Stepping in to

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Olympia junior tennis player Arianna Beltrame won the Line Two Singles State Championships last week at the FHSAA Tennis Finals at Sanlando Park in Altamonte.

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DARRYL GAY Ocoee High School’s Darryl Gay, a sophomore, ran the best time of his young career at the Class 4A District 3 meet last week at Lake Mary High School. Gay, who plays receiver for the Knights during football season, ran a 10.81 in the finals of the 100 meters — good for an individual district championship. Gay also placed second in the 200 meters behind West Orange’s Eddie McDoom and ran two relay races for the Knights. Next, he will compete at the Class 4A Region 1 meet April 23 at Flagler Palm Coast. How did it feel to win a district championship for the first time? It felt very good — it felt like I put in a lot of work, and I made it where I wanted to make it. But I still want to meet my other goals and make it to state. Were you surprised by how well you did? I was very surprised — I was trying my best to get a 10.90, and I got it that day. What’s your approach like when it comes to improving on track? It’s the little things — you have to get the little things first. My coach always says, “It’s the little things that will get you better.” How did you end up playing football and track? I started off as a young child playing football, first, and then ended up running track because I was fast. As I continued on in track, I started loving it. The combination of those two sports seems to be a popular one. Why do you think that is? They work well together, because it keeps you conditioned. You may lift weights in the offseason, but you’re still going to need the speed on the field. Like people say, “Speed kills.” Now that you and the other returning football players have had a chance to get to know new coach Ben Bullock, are they excited about playing for him this spring and into the fall? We’re all excited — we can’t wait to get to play the spring game against University. I think that next season, we’re going to win districts. I believe it. As a school, Ocoee has seen some nice improvement in sports like boys basketball and baseball. Do you think you can be a part of football joining in on that trend? I’d love to see

it. Ocoee’s on the come up. Everybody knows that. How do you mentally prepare for your big races? I just always practice hard and never really think about (the pressure). When you get to the (starting) line, just know it’s time to go. Hard work pays off. The NBA Playoffs began this past weekend. Any predictions as to which team will win it all? Honestly, I think Steph Curry and the Warriors, they’re going to take it home. What are you looking forward to the most about the summer? Work — putting in work. Summer workouts with football, do a little track and training. What’s your favorite class? Math. What would you like to do for a living after college? I want to be an entrepreneur and own my business. What’s your best sports memory so far as a varsity athlete? I think my best memory would be running a 10.81 — I’ll never forget it. When they announced it in the stands, I was just shocked. I didn’t know I was moving that fast. As a Gators fan, do you think Tim Tebow will be successful with the Philadelphia Eagles? Yeah, I think he’s actually a really good quarterback. Some people, they just doubt him, but they don’t give him a chance to prove himself. Finally, what do you like to do with your free time? I just like to be with my friends and chill. I’m a happy person; I don’t really get upset.

There is plenty that high school coaches do that we can see — time put in at practices and games, working to develop young players. There is even plenty of stuff that we kind of assume they do, too. We might assume, for instance, that a coach spends hours at night game-planning and watching game tape. Then, of course, there is the stuff that few, if any, see or realize is happening. There is the time coaches put in as they work to find college destinations for players, making phone calls and making the most of relationships with college coaches that may have taken years to develop STEVEN because, the RYZEWSKI truth is, not every kid can be the star player who has college coaches fawning. For most varsity athletes who want to continue playing at the next level, perhaps even for free by way of a scholarship, this means having to sell themselves to coaches as opposed to the other way around. It is a process that can require great patience and be difficult and, at times, frustrating. Just ask Olympia boys soccer senior goalkeeper Darryl Baptiste. In two years since moving here from Haiti, Baptiste — who had never played organized soccer in his native country — became one of Orange County’s elite goalkeepers this past winter. When his senior season ended, things looked promising, as several small four-year schools and a number of junior colleges expressed sincere interest in the keeper who is clearly a fast-learner. The problem is, despite having markedly improved his grades over the two years he was at Olympia, Baptiste still has had trouble landing a scholarship offer because of academics.

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Even as graduation looms, he is searching for a home for the fall — something with which head coach Lou Romao is glad to help. “I’m kind of struggling with it, but coach Lou is the only one that has been helping me,” Baptiste said. “I thought it was going to be more easy. … Coming from another country, to come here, it’s hard work.” Romao works especially hard for players such as Baptiste, who do not have the time or extra income to spend on playing club soccer. Because that is where most of the recruiting is currently done for soccer, the Titans head coach has to work a little harder and lean on college coaches to come out to varsity games. “Not everybody can afford club soccer,” Romao said, while clarifying that he has no problem with club soccer. “Therefore, there are plenty of players who are just as skilled, if not better, out there that play high school and don’t have the time or the money to play club.

including Newberry College signee Jackson Mumford, Romao seems particularly excited as he talks about who he has coming back and what the future has in store for his program. Still, he compartmentalizes between his aspirations to win and what he considers to be his real job. “Who doesn’t want to win states as a coach?” he’ll ask, rhetorically. “But my top priority — I know I’ve succeeded by having these boys go on to play in college.” It’s something he has done for others, and something he still hopes to do for Baptiste. In the coming weeks, the talented senior will play in a few showcases and continue dialogue with a handful of junior colleges. Whatever happens, Baptiste is grateful to have someone in his corner. “It’s something that I never thought someone would do for me,” he said. “It’s myself or coach Lou — he’s the one that has been helping me since Day One. I really thank him. I’m a good goalkeeper, and it’s because of him.”

Energy, camaraderie anchor Warriors Despite inconsistent play, West Orange’s boys volleyball team is a fun bunch building toward the future.

I’m starting three freshman (who) aren’t used to this speed of game.” To help balance the heavy underclassmen presence, Usie relies on Martin and Jones frequently. “Sheldon brings the knowledge of the game — he knows what to do in certain situations,” Usie said of Martin, who also plays club volleyball. “(Jones) just has a lot of enthusiasm; he loves the game and he loves the guys.” Although it cannot always overcome the inconsistent play, the dynamic of the team — a group of guys who seem to genuinely like each other — is valuable. When West Orange is playing well, it’s a party of sorts as the Warriors feed off one another’s energy. And even when the team is down, the demeanor is still generally a positive one. “When you’re a part of a high school varsity team, you’re playing for pride — you’re playing for your brothers,” Martin said. “This is where you play for your school, you play for your guys. You’re fam-

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“A lot of the players get forgotten by those college coaches,” he said. “So it’s our job, as high-school coaches, to actually reach out to those coaches.” Romao gets passionate when speaking about helping some of his players who cannot afford the fees or travel costs associated with club soccer, but he — like so many coaches — tries to help each of his players. Jayson Moorman, a junior, does play club soccer in addition to playing varsity for the Titans, and he said being able to lean on the network Romao has developed over the years is an advantage on which he hopes to capitalize. “It’s really great that he has all those connections and that he can help me get to where I need to get to succeed,” Moorman said. “He’s doing more (for us) than we even think. … It’s really great to see.” Olympia’s boys soccer team had a solid season, eventually falling to Evans in the district tournament in a close, well-played match. Despite losing a handful of seniors,

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It’s an away game, on a weeknight, but at times, it feels like the West Orange boys volleyball team is playing at home. The Warriors’ junior varsity team cheers loudly, drowning out the fans there to support the home team, the Edgewater Eagles, and between each point, the players on the court are fired up. Clad in Rugrats-theme high socks, senior Rajae Jones has perhaps the most energy of all, while fellow senior Sheldon Martin is the team’s most skilled outside hitter. Collectively, these are some of the strengths of West Orange (9-9) this spring. On the other hand, the Warriors — who fell to Edgewater, 3-1, April 15 — are young, relatively inexperienced and often inconsistent. It makes for an entertaining and, at times, frustrating combination for head coach Ross Usie. “Our weakness is definitely the mental game,” Usie said following the defeat to the Eagles. “We have a young team;

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The West Orange boys volleyball team celebrates a point during a match against Edgewater High School. ily — you’re a team.” Alhough .500 is certainly a respectable mark, the 9-9 start for West Orange is a slight change of pace for Usie, who in the fall coached the girls team to its best season in program history. Beyond that, the boys game often can look quite different from its more popular counterpart. “The boys game is a lot more physical, while the girls game is a lot more technical,” Usie said. “They like to hit; they don’t like to pass.” The Warriors will finish the regular season with a game at

6 p.m. Thursday at Jones. The loss to Edgewater could prove costly, and whether West Orange advances to the District 4 Tournament (which only takes the district’s top four seeds) next week depends on how other teams in the 10team district finish. Regardless, Usie expressed optimism in how his young team is looking for the future. “Even though we might not have the best skill, overall, as a team, I think once we start to play together as a team … we’re something to not really mess with,” Usie said.

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Upset propels Olympia softball into state playoffs Swept by Apopka in regular season, the Titans defeated the Blue Darters when it mattered most in the 8A-3 semifinals.

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fill the role after her brother retired, she has seen both teams excel and play further into the season than last year. Along with partner Shanna A. Dos Santos, Beltrame also won a doubles match before falling in the semifinals. Other highlights for Olympia include Girls Line Two Doubles partners Valeria Bianchi and Kennedy Palata reaching the semifinals; Spencer Cutts advancing to the semifinals at Boys Line Four Singles; and Kaden Funk, who had previously not lost a varsity match, advancing to the semifinals at Boys Line One Singles before falling to Winter Park’s Ninan

WATER POLO / PAGE 1B against nearby Lake Nona, with the Lions edging the Titans in a close match, 10-7, to end the girls’ historic season. “It was a close game,” Johnson Possell said. “We were down by one, so we took some chances, and the chances we took didn’t come through for us. But the girls fought hard, and I’m proud of how they played.” Olympia finished with a record of 22-7 and was led all season by its impressive group of seniors: Kelsey Lehman (110 goals), Alex Kata (46 goals), Mikaela Garrott (50 goals) and goalkeeper Frances Whidden (100 saves; save stats from

they did a great job. Getting to the semifinals in the state tournament is nothing to be ashamed of.” In Class 1A, Windermere Prep’s girls program competed as a team and Rafael Campos competed as an individual in the boys tournament. Campos advanced to the quarterfinals, while the Lakers girls team tied for fourth in the state in Class 1A. Highlights for Windermere Prep’s girls include Hannah Rosenfield reaching the semifinals in Line One; Hannah McGee reaching the semifinals at Line Two; and the two girls — who are also doubles partners — reaching the semifinals at Line One Doubles.

quarterfinals and semifinals not available). Although all four will be difficult to replace, the program is in a good place in that it will be returning 14 of its 18 players for next spring, meaning Johnson Possell can now lean on her girls to try and take the program one step further in 2016, this time shooting to play in the last game of the season. “I’m really proud of the people that we have on our team — they are a great group of young ladies,” the veteran coach said. “They support each other all the time. That is the No. 1 thing that I am most proud of: the team comes first, and they really show it when they play.”

SOFTBALL / PAGE 1B do have our sights set a little higher than this — but this was a key game for us here.” For Leah Williams and Stevi Ames, two of the team’s three seniors and members of the team since they were in sixth grade, it was a particularly special moment given how so many of the Lions’ past seasons have ended. “I’ve been here since sixth grade,” Williams said. “Our eighth-grade year, we were expected to win, too, and we lost to (CFCA). Every year, they have beaten us. It means a lot to me.” Stevi Ames, who will play softball in college for Seminole

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once before this season, in what was Olympia’s first game of the season, a 3-0 victory for Boone Feb. 6. “We’re a much different team since then,” Manny said. “If we come with that same tenacity we had against Apopka, we have a really good chance of upsetting another team.” Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@wotimes.com.

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Kumar (4-6, 6-4, 10-7). Although West Orange did not advance as a team, the Warriors had Luiza Simoes make the girls individual state tournament, where she fell in the Round of 16; and boys doubles team Artem Gorelov and Oscar Toro, which advanced to the semifinals. West Orange coach John Pouzzner was complimentary of his players who made it to state, especially the doubles team, which won two matches. “The season went very well,” he said. “The kids played up to their potential at this point. Obviously they’re not finished products; they will continue to improve. But I thought

then, at the end, we’ll hit some. Our hitting is always good, so if we solidify our defense, I think we’ll be good.” Beyond execution on defense, though, LaNeave is also working to make sure his girls, who have displayed poise throughout the season as they accumulate win after win, keep their cool when things get tough. “They stuck with the same thing (in the district tournament),” La Neave said. “They played loose, played relaxed and let go.”

against Apopka in the semifinals, the district final against West Orange was another story. The high-powered Warriors raced out to a 6-0 lead and never looked back en route to a 10-0 victory. “We get down and are too hard on ourselves sometimes, and we can’t come back from that,” Manny said, reflecting on her team’s inability to rebound after the rough start. If the Titans (12-6) hope to get another shot at West Orange this spring, they will first have to go on the road to take on the Boone Braves in the regional quarterfinals April 23. Boone dominated Dr. Phillips in its own district championship behind a stellar pitching performance by Chase Cassady. Olympia, whose success has often hinged on whether it can get things going on offense, will look to McClellan, among others, to get the bats going against the standout pitcher for the Braves. “Tate has been our most consistent player,” Manny said. “When we need the clutch hits, she gets them.” The two teams have met

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game along its way, was pleased with the district title but also noted some room for improvement as the Warriors prepare for Thursday’s game. “We need to start out fast and strong,” LaNeave said. “If you do something like that to a team, like we put up six in the first inning (against Olympia), it kind of demoralizes (the opponent). The other thing that we want to fix is ‘OK, we put six up in the first inning — we need to keep at ’em.’ We have a tendency to relax a little bit there.” West Orange has scored fewer than five runs in a game only once this season, in a 3-1 win over Winter Springs, and also has elite pitching; meaning the Warriors’ hopes to get out of the regional bracket and into the state tournament will hinge on how effective they are fielding the ball and executing on defense. “The main thing is, coach always says, ‘Defense wins games, offense sells tickets,’” senior Amanda Nikhazy, who homered twice against the Titans, said. “Practice is always three-fourths defense, and

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ORLANDO — The West Orange softball team left no doubts as it powered its way through the Class 8A District 3 Tournament last week. West Orange (26-1) outscored Ocoee and Olympia, in the semifinals and final, respectively, by a combined 21-1 tally. For a team with its sights set about as high as possible and ranked No. 1 in the state across all classifications, it was an encouraging start to the postseason as the Warriors locked up a district title and homefield advantage in the April 16 regional quarterfinal game against Dr. Phillips, the runner-up in 8A-4. “Last year we were (district) runner-up, and we wanted to come with a big win,” senior Kendall Arcia said. “We came here focused and ready to play. It was all about focus at practice.” Focus would seem to be the key for a team that, on paper, almost always has more firepower than its opponents. Head coach Todd LaNeave, who has stressed upon his team the need to enjoy each

ORLANDO — In their first two meetings this spring, the Olympia Titans fell to the Apopka Blue Darters by a combined score of 25-3. One of those losses, a 19-3 blowout at home on April 1, was particularly deflating. None of that mattered April 14, though, when the two teams took the field in the semifinals of the Class 8A District 3. A solo home run by Tate McClellan would prove to be the difference as the Titans — written off by some as the third wheel in a loaded district — upset Apopka, 3-2, punching a ticket into the FHSAA Class 8A State Playoffs. “We put a complete team effort,” Manny said. “It was Tate’s home run — but it also was the little things we did. We put bunts down, we got base hits when we needed to, we played stellar defense, and Jill (Chabot) pitched a fantastic game.” The victory manifested two messages that Manny has been working to instill in her players all season: that Apopka and West Orange, the top two seeds in 8A-3, were not unbeatable, and that it’s always hard for a team to beat another team three times in one season. Although they could have been discouraged by regular-season results against the Blue Darters, it seemed Manny’s players heeded her words when it mattered most. “People didn’t expect (us to win),” McClellan said. “I think it helped with confidence a lot. It was a great feeling because they beat us really bad the last time.” The high from that win would prove to last just a few days, though. Although the Titans put together a complete game

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FAST FEET by Amy Quesinberry Rhode | Community Editor

Members of Dillard Street Elementary School’s Boys on Track program prepare to tackle three miles Saturday morning in the Florida Hospital Winter Garden 5K.

STAYING THE COURSE Dillard Street Elementary School’s Boys on Track program keeps students healthy and focused.

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he runners donned their bright green shirts and took their places at the start of the race early Saturday morning. The Florida Hospital Winter Garden 5K was the culmination of four months of lessons to shape the bodies and character of more than two dozen fourth- and fifth-grade boys at Dillard Street Elementary School. Led by administrative dean Steve Grnya, Boys on Track is in its second year at the Winter Garden school. Dillard already had Girls on the Run, a national program that encourages girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running — but when faculty members wanted to start a similar after-school program

CITY OF OCOEE ADULT SOFTBALL WHAT: 10-game season beginning May 4 and ending July 20 that includes ISA-certified umpires and team trophies. REGISTRATION: Through April 24 at the Jim Beech Recreation Center at 1820 A.D. Mims Road. WHERE: Games will be played at Sorenson Fields, at 1755 Adair St. COST: $360 per team CONTACT: Ocoee Parks and Recreation, (407) 905-3180

LAKE MINNEOLA HALF-MARATHON, 12K AND 5K WHAT: Half-marathon, 12K and 5K races through Lake Minneola and parts of the South Lake Trail WHEN: Saturday, April 25 WHERE: Clermont Waterfront Park, 330 Third St., Clermont REGISTRATION: Online at sommersports.com/ Events/Running/Lake-Minneola-Half-Marathon

WEST ORANGE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 5K WHAT: Run or walk event in Oakland that celebrates 25 years of providing simple, decent and affordable homes by the West Orange Habitat for Humanity. WHEN: Saturday, May 2 WHERE: Oakland Presbyterian Church, 218 E. Oakland Avenue, Oakland REGISTRATION: habitatforhumanity5krunwalk. itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=5197

for the boys, they found there wasn’t one. So they created one. The purpose of the club is two-fold. “We incorporate character lessons and leadership skills and incorporate that with the running lessons,” Grnya said. Boys on Track focuses on living a healthy lifestyle, maintaining a healthy diet, getting enough sleep and exercise, he said, as well as building role models at the school and building future leaders. The boys meet with their coaches twice a week after school, learning how to become superstars both on the track and in life. Using the Couch to 5K program, Grnya takes a bunch of boys, most of

them competitive and ready to sprint to any finish line, and teaches them how to pace themselves and build speed. While they are learning how to gradually reach their maximum running potential, the boys are also receiving guidance on personal behavior and attitudes. Boys on Track targets boys who could benefit from character trait training, but any male students in fourth or fifth grade can participate. “We have kids who we know are excellent role models and are there to encourage, and we have boys who need to be there for the encouragement,” Grnya said. This year’s program ended Saturday with the five-kilo-

meter run through downtown Winter Garden. All of the club members who participated finished in less than an hour. One completed the run in 24 minutes, and another finished second in his age group. The next step is to take part in a community service project, though Grnya hasn’t decided what that will be. This new program is certain to spread to other schools, he said. Tim Frank, a former assistant principal at Dillard and now an assistant principal at Westbrooke Elementary School, is ready to start Boys on Track at his school next spring. Contact Amy Quesinberry Rhode at aqrhode@wotimes. com.

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KEEPING ON TRACK These are the members of this year’s Dillard Street Elementary Boys on Track: Jaydon Arias, Grant Athens, Christian Baerga, Carlos Bedolla, Cruz Bocanegra, Tavion Calabro, Saul Carrasco, Gabriel Castro, Alexander Cid, Luis Cisneros, Xander Clifton, Padraic Conlan, Brighton Cook, Collin Cook, Raul Gonzalez, Dylan Isaac, Fadil Jawad, James Jenkins, Gabriel Martin, Donato Mazzaluna, Jozeph Nieves Ortiz, Jack Rainville, Sean Reid, Ashton Sanders, Bryce Sanders, Calvin Sanders, Ethan Santiago, Jayden Terrell, Joaquin Torrez, Logan Turner, Terrell Walden and Caleb Webster. Seth White, a school tutor, has coached this season’s club with Grnya. Also offering assistance are second-grade teacher Beth McGinley, fifth-grade teacher Brittany Mills, behavior specialist Susan Henley and Principal Katie Boyd.

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Ladies: Lift heavy and fear not from the belief that you might Because of a significantly instantly, and unintentionally, lower level of testosterone turn into the woman on the than that of males, it is almost cover of a bodybuilding magimpossible for a woman to azine. It is important to note look “hulky.” that these individuals have While more women are emchosen to pursue this bracing strength trainlook and have worked ing, many women are hard over a prolonged afraid of using heavier period of time to achieve weights because of it — and it is a process that fear — the fear often aided by taking of waking up the next hormones or chemicals morning and having that boost muscle develbulked up. opment since, as menSome avoid chalGINA tioned earlier, women do lenging themselves DENISON not build muscle as easily entirely because of as men do. this popular myth: A Contrary to this, there are common sight at gyms often is many benefits for women seeing women who use light, lifting heavier weights that are unchallenging hand weights challenging with fewer repetiand perform almost endless tions. Going heavier will allow repetitions. While this can more toned muscles and an help increase muscle enincreased metabolism — the durance, it doesn’t build real more muscle mass, the better. muscle strength or definition, Where bulky isn’t trendy, so the benefits are minimal. being lean or “toned” is. The It’s not to say that there thing to remember, though, is aren’t any bulky women out that by challenging yourself there, anywhere — clearly there are some. But a lot of the and going a little heavier in your strength-training regifear of lifting heavier comes

men, you are actually taking steps toward getting the toned body you want. Just remember: The toned or lean look is essentially the end product of more muscle and less body fat. Generally speaking, for each pound of muscle you gain, you burn 35 to 50 more calories each day. Studies suggest adding weight training to your cardio routine increases after-burn, so that once you have finished your exercising for the day, your body will continue to burn calories. In one study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, women who lifted more weight for fewer reps burned nearly twice as many calories during the two hours after their workout than when they did more reps with a lighter weight. Heavy-weight training helps to reverse the aging process for both women and men. The average person loses about 7% of lean body mass every 10 years after age 20.

Because muscle is our body’s furnace for burning fat, it is no wonder then that most people gain weight as they age, and this causes all kinds of health problems for men and women, reducing their quality of life. Don’t buy into the myth. Push yourself and try something different. Enjoy the benefits that lifting heavy weights can have on your metabolism and your body. The math is simple — excluding temporary weight gain from water retention, the only way to gain weight is to consume more calories than you burn. Lifting heavy weights burns calories — a lot of them. So make it count, get out of your comfort zone and pick up those heavy weights. Gina Denison is a certified personal trainer and the owner of Winter Garden Fitness, 18 N. Boyd St., in downtown Winter Garden. She can be reached via email at wgfitness@embarqmail.com.

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REAL ESTATE by Michael Eng | Executive Editor

Keene’s Pointe home sells for $919,000 A home in the Keene’s Pointe community in Windermere topped all residential real-estate transactions from April 3 to 9. The home at 6283 Blakeford Drive, Windermere, sold April 3, for $919,000. Built in 2000, it has five bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 4,130 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $222.52.

DR. PHILLIPS BRISTOL PARK

The home at 8766 Wittenwood Cove, Orlando, sold April 3, for $410,000. Built in 1992, it has four bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths, a pool and 2,910 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $140.89.

DIAMOND COVE

The home at 8035 Bright Court, Orlando, sold April 8, for $340,000. Built in 1996, it has four bedrooms, threeand-one-half baths, a pool and 2,373 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $143.28.

VIZCAYA

The home at 8261 Tivoli Drive, Orlando, sold April 6, for $453,267. Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, threeand-one-half baths and 2,836 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $159.83.

WINDERMERE HEIGHTS

The home at 8236 Conroy Windermere Road, Orlando, sold April 3, for $405,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 1977, it has five bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths, a pool and 4,690 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $86.35.

GOTHA BRAEMAR

The home at 2035 Lake Fischer Cove Lane, No. 48, Go-

WINDERMERE EDEN’S HAMMOCK

The home at 5589 Remsen Cay Lane, Windermere, sold April 3, for $251,500 (REO/ bank owned). Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, twoand-one-half baths and 2,775 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $90.63.

tha, sold April 8, for $745,674. Built in 2014, it has five bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths and 5,244 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $142.20.

FALCON POINTE

The home at 1643 Shonnora Drive, Gotha, sold April 6, for $211,900 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2000, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,896 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $111.76.

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The home at 11527 Brickyard Pond Lane, Windermere, sold April 7, for $593,035. Built in 2015, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 3,326 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $178.30.

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MERRICK LANDING

The condo at 2598 Robert Trent Jones Drive, No. 1012, Orlando, sold April 8, for $70,000. Built in 1995, it has one bedroom, one bath and 854 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $81.97.

OAKLAND JOHNS LANDING

The home at 414 Largovista Drive, Oakland, sold April 3, for $750,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2007, it has six bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 6,472 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $115.88.

STARR GARDENS

The home at 422 E. Henschen Ave., Oakland, sold April 7, for $210,000. Built in 1994, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,576 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $133.25.

OCOEE CROSS CREEK

The home at 494 Bridge Creek Blvd., Ocoee, sold April 3, for $157,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 1995, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,551 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $101.23.

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The home at 6283 Blakeford Drive, Windermere, sold April 3, for $919,000. It features five bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 4,130 square feet of living area.

PEACH LAKE MANOR

The home at 1100 Sabrina Drive, Ocoee, sold April 3, for $89,000. Built in 1959, it has three bedrooms, one bath and 1,267 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $70.24.

PRAIRIE LAKE RESERVE

The home at 2028 Switch Grass Circle, Ocoee, sold April 4, for $182,790. Built in 2015, it has three bedrooms and two baths.

REMINGTON OAKS

The home at 2133 Ancient Oak Drive, Ocoee, sold April 9, for $169,900. Built in 2000, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,450 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $117.17.

RESERVE

The home at 1723 Lochshyre Loop, Ocoee, sold April 9, for $186,000. Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,888 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $98.52.

SNAPSHOT Total sales: 44 High sales price: $919,000 Low sales price: $70,000 Short sales: Three REO/bank owned: 13

SAWMILL

The home at 5171 Log Wagon Road, Ocoee, sold April 8, for $156,500. Built in 1992, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,472 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $106.32.

WINDSOR LANDING

The home at 226 Calliope St., Ocoee, sold April 8, for $380,000. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,245 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $117.10.

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The home at 10424 Pocket Lane, Orlando, sold April 3, for $301,000 (short sale). Built in 1975, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,484 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $202.83.

WESTMONT

The home at 510 Lucile Way, Orlando, sold April 6, for $142,000. Built in 1982, it has three bedrooms, twoand-one-half baths and 1,564 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $90.79.

RESERVE AT BELMERE

The home at 1430 Glenwick Drive, Windermere, sold April 6, for $316,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,606 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $121.26.

SILVER WOODS

The home at 9268 Sabal Palm Circle, Windermere, sold April 7, for $275,000. Built in 1985, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,844 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $149.13.

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The town house at 7651 Bramwell St., Windermere, sold April 9, for $200,000. Built in 2009, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,512 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $132.28.

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WINDERMERE LANDINGS

The home at 6024 Roseate Spoonbill Drive, Windermere, sold April 9, for $310,000. Built in 2011, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,185 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $141.88.

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The home at 707 Grassy Stone Drive, Winter Garden, sold April 3, for $279,741. Built in 2014, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,398 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $116.66.

COVINGTON PARK

The home at 733 Bainbridge Loop, Winter Garden, sold April 3, for $299,995. Built in 2007, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,526 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $118.76.

DEERFIELD PLACE

The home at 221 Spring Leap Circle, Winter Garden, sold April 6, for $250,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2005, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 3,439 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $72.70.

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The home at 1024 Sadie Lane, Winter Garden, sold April 7, for $199,000 (short sale). Built in 2001, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths, a pool and 2,289 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $86.94. The home at 1044 Sadie Lane, Winter Garden, sold April 8, for $178,000 (short sale). Built in 2001, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,936 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $91.94.

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The home at 414 Largovista Drive, Oakland, sold April 3, for $750,000 (REO/bank owned). It features has six bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 6,472 square feet of living area.

LAKE COVE POINTE

The home at 553 Lake Cove Pointe Circle, Winter Garden, sold April 3, for $505,350. Built in 2014, it has five bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 3,474 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $145.47.

MANN’S FIRST ADDITION

The duplex at 410-412 S. Park Ave., Winter Garden, sold April 3, for $200,000. Built in 1966, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,580 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $126.58.

REGAL POINTE

The home at 517 Grand Royal Circle, Winter Garden, sold April 3, for $135,000 (REO/ bank owned). Built in 2002, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,492 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $90.48.

STONE CREEK

The home at 1624 Sherbourne St., Winter Garden, sold April 6, for $200,000. Built in 2002, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,852 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $107.99.

STONEYBROOK WEST

The home at 15331 Pebble Ridge St., Winter Garden, sold April 3, for $315,000 (REO/ bank owned). Built in 2001, it

has five bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,460 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $91.04. The home at 13827 Fox Glove St., Winter Garden, sold April 8, for $308,000. Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,575 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $119.61. The home at 13109 Fox Glove St., Winter Garden, sold April 3, for $247,000 (REO/ bank owned). Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 1,967 square feet. The price per square foot is $125.57. The town house at 1163 Priory Circle, Winter Garden, sold April 7, for $195,000. Built in 2008, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,966 square feet. The price per square foot is $99.19.

SUNSET LAKES

The home at 13464 Sunset Lakes Circle, Winter Garden, sold April 6, for $460,000. Built in 1998, it has five bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,104 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $148.20.

WINTERMERE POINTE

The home at 2664 Grove View Drive, Winter Garden, sold April 9, for $335,000 (REO/ bank owned). Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,808 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $119.30.

WINTER GARDEN — Royal Oak Homes is now selling at Black Lake Preserve, a new gated community located off Avalon Road south of State Road 50 in Winter Garden. Matt Orosz, co-president of Royal Oak Homes, said there are 91 home sites available at Black Lake Preserve. New single-family homes are priced from the mid-$300,000s. Orosz said Royal Oak is premiering a new floor plan at Black Lake Preserve — the William, which features more than 5,200 square feet of living area, with two master suites, priced from the low $400s. Royal Oak is also featuring a free pool to the first buyers in the community. Royal Oak is selling its new homes in Black Lake Preserve from the Avalon Reserve sales center, less than a mile away off of Avalon Road.

+ Local Realtor earns gold status WINDERMERE — Frank Del Toro, of Suzi Karr Realty, was inducted into the Orlando Regional Realtors Association’s top producers Gold Club. Gold Club membership is reserved for individual Realtors who closed a minimum of Del Toro $10 million or 52 units in 2014. Only 22 Realtors earned membership into ORRA’s 2014 Gold Club. Del Toro is a 17-year Central Florida real-estate veteran. Drawing from his former career as a New England corporate executive, Del Toro services many international and corporate relocation clients in his current real-estate practice.

CHURCH DIRECTORY To advertise in the Church Directory call 407-656-2121or email sfelt@wotimes.com FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 125 E Plant St., Winter Garden 407-656-2352 Sundays 8:30 am Traditional 9:45 am Bible Study 11:00 am Contemporary Awana - Wednesdays - 6pm Pastor Tim Grosshans www.fbcwg.org 2nd Campus: “FOUNDATION WORSHIP” Sundays 9:45 am - All Ages at Foundation Academy High School 15304 Tilden Road - Winter Garden www.FoundationWorship.com 407.730.1867 STARKE LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH 611 West. Ave., Ocoee Pastor Jeff Pritchard (407) 656-2351 Email: starkelakebaptist@gmail.com

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CRYPTOQUIZ Each of the following cryptograms is a clue to the identity of a prolific inventor. Using the hints U=E and W=R, decipher the clues to name the inventor.

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ACROSS 1 Collections of eight 7 Bring down a notch 12 Nazareth native 19 “Hospital smell” chemical 20 Click beetle that brings happiness? 21 Bit steeped in a bag 22 “She sells seashells,” e.g. 24 Money in the bank 25 Prefix with “pend” 26 Hospice offering 27 Grace period? 29 Fabrication 30 Gillette product 31 Less spicy 33 Broadcasting 37 Matured, as leaves 40 Comically off-the-wall 41 Asian weight equal to 1.3 ounces 43 ___ Lanka (Ceylon) 44 Severs 45 Babe on the screen 46 Ate alfresco, in a way 48 “___ bigger and better things!” 49 Formatted 53 Mel’s “Ransom” costar 54 Subjects of weather alerts, sometimes 56 Jotted down 57 Show fear 58 Imitate a songbird 59 Goods thrown overboard 60 Mythical monster 61 Low digit 62 Score in pinochle 64 Altar avowal 65 Pivot 67 When repeated, a dance 70 Cause of inflation? 71 “Ghosts” writer Henrik 73 Single attempt 75 Cancel, as a mission 78 One of 150 in the Bible 79 Man’s garment worn in the 19th century 81 Brass component 82 Plan and control 84 More than suggest 85 In full 87 Cheerio morsel 88 Like fairy-tale dragons 89 In-flight info, for short 90 Bullets, e.g. 91 Assignment 93 Quieted 95 Escapade 97 Lake Ontario city 99 Becomes a member 100 Apply gently 102 Beanery sign 103 Arm part 104 “Gunsmoke” bartender 107 Brandy flavor 111 Good way to view an explosion 115 Formulated in a particular style 116 BLT essential 117 Fur-bearing animal 118 Walks unsteadily

119 Kind of whale 120 Decorative flap on a garment DOWN 1 Chooses (with “for”) 2 Old Chinese dynasty 3 Till compartment 4 Chang’s twin 5 They have big bills 6 Vulgar tastelessness 7 Muhammad of the ring 8 Undergrad degs. 9 Come by 10 Suitable 11 Flubbed 12 “___ alive!” 13 Flippered mammal 14 Full Italian pockets? 15 Roswell crash victim, supposedly 16 Literary contraction 17 Delay 18 “No ___, ands or buts” 20 Ornamental jug 23 Put one’s foot down? 28 Web habitues 30 Given a makeover 31 O. Henry’s “The Gift of the ___”

32 Sprinted against others 34 Cockeyed 35 “Goodnight” girl of song 36 It may be added to the bill 37 Capri attraction 38 Eminence 39 Dinner highlight 40 Slang for 105-Down 42 Put the kibosh on 45 Apple or banana cream 46 Pocket sandwich 47 Gator’s kin 49 Ne’er-do-well 50 Christmas song 51 Garlands for the head 52 Enter one’s username and password 55 Grant entry to 57 Battle ___, Michigan 59 Fine thread 60 Postal scale unit 63 Reveal, as medical information 66 Spoils taken by pillaging 67 Like some music 68 Sub sandwich 69 Make an appearance at 70 Keystone’s place 72 Thai currency 74 Oars

75 Montezuma, e.g. 76 Flora and fauna 77 Ready to serve, as beer 78 Top-quality, in slang 79 Donnybrook 80 Backstabber 82 Unit of electrical resistance 83 “The Wizard of Oz” dog 86 Big pain for an elephant? 88 “Ol’ Blue Eyes” 91 Excessive or unreasonable 92 Horrid, in olden days 93 Pavarotti performances 94 Christmas tree stuff 96 Decree 98 Floats, as an aroma 99 Kind of chop 101 Dutch South African 104 Barbershop sound 105 High schooler’s facial problem 106 Convene 107 Pretend to be someone you’re not? 108 Nanki-___ of “The Mikado” 109 Same-old, same-old 110 Six-pointers, for short 112 Fold, spindle or mutilate 113 Store convenience, for short 114 Increase (with “up”)

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Established in 1972, Community Health Centers (CHC) is a private, non-profit organization that provides healthcare to low income and underserved children and adults in Central Florida. Today, CHC operates 11 centers throughout Orange and Lake Counties, serving people of all ages, ethnicities and cultures – many of whom have limited resources and face geographic, language and financial barriers to accessing healthcare. CHC provides care to more than 54,000 Central Floridians. It’s important to know that Community Health Centers is open to everyone. CHC provides children and adults of all ages from infants to seniors with comprehensive, highquality and affordable medical, pediatric, dental and pharmaceutical care. At their Winter Garden center, CHC also has an outstanding, very affordable optometry center, and they have their own lab, X-ray and low-cost pharmacy on-site, which

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Community Health Centers provides high-quality, timely and affordable healthcare for you and your entire family. allows them to keep costs lower and pass along additional savings to their patients. Their Winter Garden center is convenient, providing you with timely and affordable pediatric and family medicine physicians as well as superb pediatric and adult dentistry all in one location. Why drive to five different places when all your family’s healthcare needs are available

Prompt, Dependable Service Provided At “Apple Air” With over 800 licensed air conditioning companies in the Orange County area, how do folks know whom to call when they need service? There are a good number of excellent firms, but one local company clearly stands out over many – Apple Air Conditioning and Heating (phone 407-6543777) – www.appleac.com. Established in 1997 and based in Winter Garden, Apple Air Conditioning has grown to become one of the area’s largest and best full service A/C companies. They provide prompt, professional service to tens of thousands of local residents. Homeowners and businesses throughout the surrounding Central Florida area use them. They provide responsive, experienced service and do things right. Apple Air Conditioning services and repairs all makes of A/C equipment and sells all brands as well. They are able to solve indoor air quality problems that a lot of other places can’t handle and do everything – air conditioning repairs and installations for

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Apple Air Conditioning has an excellent reputation in the community. They service all makes of A/C equipment. residential homes, mobile homes, all size commercial applications and more. If you’re having an ongoing A/C problem or need a second opinion you can trust, Apple Air Conditioning comes highly recommended. Apple Air Conditioning is a successful family owned company. Their technicians are all factory trained and certified. Plus, they’re NATE cer-

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“Surveillance Plus” Offers Peace Of Mind Solutions Let’s face an unsettling fact. The world is not as safe as we’d wish it to be. And as our beautiful Winter Garden community grows, the need to protect our home, life and valuables from break-ins is a stark reality. Here locally and all around the country, more homeowners and businesses than ever before are buying digital surveillance cameras to deter thieves and trouble. Here’s some good news. Over the past several years, high definition surveillance systems have not only gotten better, the digital cameras, DVRs and components have steadily come down in price to the point where now nearly every homeowner can afford to purchase them. And today, you can monitor your home and property from anywhere right on your smart phone. The effectiveness and ease of use is utterly mind-blowing. Which brings me to more good news. Winter Garden is home to one of the largest and finest surveillance stores open to the public in Florida – Surveillance Plus. Opened in 2002, Surveillance Plus was established by Veronica Royce along with Stephen Froelicher. Together they created a 5,000 square foot showroom where you can walk in, see, touch and learn about the newest and best surveillance camera systems.

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Surveillance Plus is Central Florida’s premier source for surveillance systems, parts, installation, service and more. There’s not another store like Surveillance Plus anywhere. At Surveillance Plus, they take the time to educate you as to your options. They have very affordable 4 to 8 camera home surveillance packages to fit every budget and need. There are no monthly fees and you own your system. Their free home estimates include professional system design with aerial overview. Surveil-

Kid’s Farm Camp At “Dream Big Horse Club” I want to reach out to moms and dads in Winter Garden for a moment, and tell you about a marvelous registered non-profit organization based in the area called “Dream Big Horse Club”, located at 17825 Terra Vista Court in Winter Garden (off Avalon Road), phone 352-321-8604, www.dreambighorseclub.org. I want to begin by letting parents know that Dream Big Horse Club has a wonderful Kid’s Farm Camp that your child can attend. This camp focuses on organic lifestyle, faith, farming and friendship, and it takes place every Saturday (rain or shine) from 10 am to 2 pm. Your child will experience life on a working farm, make new friends, and I’m certain, come home excited. At Farm Camp, they have art classes, organic gardening, horseback riding and animal care. They will also learn to make soaps, jellies and jams. And they’ll learn to play favorite old time games and more. If you have a child who’s sedentary, attending farm camp is the perfect way to inspire them to experience more, do more. Dream Big Horse Club provides a safe and loving environment for abused and abandoned horses. They work with these rescued

at CHC. Community Health Centers accepts Medicaid, Medicare and most insurance plans. For patients without insurance that meet income guidelines, they offer a sliding discount program. Community Health Center’s Winter Garden center is located at 13275 W. Colonial Drive (phone 407-9058827). Online, go to www.chcfl.org.

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Dream Big Horse Club offers many faith based activities year round including Kid’s Farm Camp every Saturday. horses and train them to be therapy horses. In turn their “Horses with Halos” program is a therapeutic program for children and adults who have suffered emotional, social trauma or abuse. Dream Big works with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Florida and other charitable organizations to help heal those in need. They also work with children who have

autism and ADHD. Everything at Dream Big is accomplished with positive reinforcement. Your child will have fun and make new friends. Farm Camp’s hours are every Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm. The cost is $40. Also, Dream Big Horse Club has a Summer Camp. Call Laurie at 352-321-8604 for details.

lance Plus provides professional installation and service. They do it all and serve thousands in the area – homeowners, businesses, HOAs, industrial centers, municipalities and more. Call or visit Surveillance Plus and let them show around. Surveillance Plus is located at 67 South Dillard St. in Winter Garden, phone 407-877-3500. Online, go to www.SurveillancePlus.com.

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“West Orange Roofing” Solves Chronic Roof Leaks Here in Central Florida, roofing problems are common. When the time comes to call a roofer out to repair your roof, you need to make sure you contact someone state licensed and reputable. Around here, one of the most respected and best roofing companies around is West Orange Roofing (phone 407-656-8920). Now celebrating their 37th year, West Orange Roofing is a successful family owned company you can trust to solve your roofing problems correctly. Owner Bobby Swindle and his staff do a wonderful job. West Orange Roofing uses the industry’s finest materials and stands behind their work. Also, West Orange Roofing is opposed to the misleading price games some places play to try and get your business. You can rest assured that West Orange Roofing’s prices are the best around. The difference is quality. West Orange Roofing is state licensed and they don’t cut corners on workmanship.

West Orange Roofing has been serving folks for 37 years. They’re one of the best roofing firms in Orange County. West Orange Roofing specializes in leak repairs and re-roofing work, and does both residential homes and commercial roofing projects. They can solve leak problems on any style of roof. They also have a solid reputation for providing fast, responsive service.

In addition, they’re one of the few roofers in the area who is HAAG certified. It’s no wonder why many area homeowners and property managers use them. They do a terrific job. Call 407-656-8920 for a free on-site estimate. [RC29027533]