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Queen of the cross

YOUR TOWN Ryan Diaz, a 2004 graduate of West Orange High School, has been named to the “40 Under 40” list compiled annually by the New Jersey Business Journal. The award ceremony will take place Sept. 18, in Freehold, New Jersey.

Diaz is an engineer with DelRen HVAC, in New Jersey.

The annual “40 Under 40” Awards honor the movers and shakers representing a range of industries making their mark in New Jersey.

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Ocoee High School is ready to roll. PAGE 19.

Tracy Lewis relishes her role as a West Orange-area crossing guard. PAGE 8.

Breaking barriers The West Orange County woman has been inducted into the National YMCA Hall of Fame for her lifelong dedication and contributions to the nonprofit.

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The applicant is requesting the properties be rezoned to allow for development of up to 56 single-family residential homes.

DANIELLE HENDRIX ASSOCIATE EDITOR

After unanimous approval from Winter Garden’s Planning and Zoning Board, a rezoning request for two parcels of land on Tilden Road is on its way to the City Commission.

During the board’s meeting Monday, Sept. 9, four items were discussed involving requests for rezones, annexaTroy Herring

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Barbara Roper was one of nine inducted into the National YMCA Hall of Fame last month.

HOW TO HELP

Residents share ideas for Speer Park improvements Oakland officials want to upgrade the park and are turning to the community for inspiration.

AMY QUESINBERRY COMMUNITY EDITOR

West Orange County is gathering supplies for the Bahamas. PAGE 3.

The town of Oakland held a community input meeting for the Speer Park Master Plan Thursday, Sept. 5, and a few dozen residents showed up at Oakland Meeting Hall to share their opinions on future plans for the town park.

Town Manager Steve Koontz,

who led the meeting, said there are some great opportunities with the park now that extra funds are available. Parks and recreation impact fees that were going to be used for the new art and heritage center have been redesignated after the West Orange SEE PARK PAGE 4

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THURSDAY, SEPT. 12

COFFEE WITH A COP 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept.

12, at The Breakfast Club, 267 West Road, Ocoee. Join neighbors and police officers for coffee and conversation. No agenda or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns and to know the neighborhood officers. For information, contact Officer Jason Strange at (407) 554-7204 or jstrange@ocoee. org.

PLANT CLINIC 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Take your plants, get your soil pH tested and ask questions of Master Gardener volunteers from the UF/IFAS Orange County Extension Office.

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RISE: CONVERSATIONS ON RACE & UNITY “FAMILY AND RACE” 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept.

12, at the Roper Co-Op Ballroom, 146 W. Plant St., Suite 210, Winter Garden. This communitywide event is hosted by Oasis Church Winter Garden and facilitated by Valencia College’s Peace and Justice Institute. It will provide a safe space to focus on our shared humanity with an exploration of race, privilege, bias, systems of privilege and oppression, and practical application.

Refreshments included. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at bit.ly/2KG7V40. (407) 9054931.

WEST ORANGE REPUBLICAN WOMEN FEDERATED MEETING 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at the West Orange Country Club, 3300 West Orange Country Club Drive, Winter Garden. Guest Jake MacAulay will speak on the topic of whether or not the American view of the Constitution and law are going out of bounds.

Donations can be made to the Edgewood Children’s

Ranch in the form of fall harvest foods. Buffet lunch is $20. RSVP at rebeccatmellen@gmail.com or (407) 230-5968.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 13

WOHS CLASS OF 1994 REUNION 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, and 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, in Winter Garden. The Friday event is the West Orange vs. Evans football game, 1625 Beulah Road. After the game, hang out at Crooked Can Brewing Company, 426 W. Plant St. On Saturday, the reunion event is on the rooftop at The Whole Enchilada Fresh Mexican Grill, 129 W. Plant St. Check the Facebook page: West Orange High School Class of ’94.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 14

PAINT & SIP 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Oakland Manor House, 620 N. Tubb St. Enjoy light snacks, a glass of wine and a relaxed atmosphere while creating your own canvas with step-by-step instruction. Bring your own adult beverage. Suitable for all levels.

Cost is $40. Artofescapes.com/ book-event/paint-night-omsept.

REP READERS 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. The REP Readers featuring: “Tuck Everlasting.” Discover theater in a whole new way through this unique, interactive workshop. Recommended for elementary age. (407) 835-7323.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 15

INTERACTIVE MOVIES: “HOCUS POCUS” 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, at the Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. Follow along as Max, Dani and Allison try to stop the witchy Sanderson Sisters from casting a spell on the whole town of Salem. Guests are invited to dress up for a costume contest. Tickets are $15. Gardentheatre.org/movies/.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18

MIKE REILLY BOOK SIGNING 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept.

18, at Crooked Can Brewing Company, 426 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. Winter Garden Wheel Works is hosting the event to promote Reilly’s new book, “Finding My Voice.” He is the official Voice of Ironman worldwide and the only person to be inducted into the Ironman Hall of Fame, USA Triathlon Hall of

Fame and USA Hall of Champions. Take your copy to be signed; limited copies will be available to purchase. Mikereilly.net/findingmyvoice.

THE SKINNY ON FATS 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, at Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital, 10000 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee. Fats get a bad rap, even though it’s a nutrient we need. Participants will learn about fats and cholesterol the best types and the right amounts to keep you healthy.

Class is free. Seating is limited; reserve a spot at (321) 841-5056.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 19

COFFEE WITH THE TOWN MANAGER 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, at Historic Town Hall, 220 N. Tubb St. The town of Oakland is hosting a coffee time with Town Manager Steve Koontz so residents can learn more about town services and programs, ask questions and share their thoughts and ideas. Groups, churches or businesses interested in hosting a Coffee with the Town Manager event can contact Elise Hui at (407) 656-1117, Ext. 2110, ehui@oaklandfl.gov.

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OAKLAND n Custom Metal Designs, 921 W. Oakland Ave.

Tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of water, food and supplies has been collected locally and distributed in the Bahamas in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian.

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OCOEE n Dobson’s Woods & Water, 851 Maguire Road, Ocoee

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COMMUNITY EDITOR

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est Orange residents were spared the devastating wind and rain accompanying the Category 5 Hurricane Dorian, which skirted Florida’s east coast last week, so they are paying it forward with donations to the destroyed northern islands of the Bahamas that suffered a direct hit.

Schools, churches, businesses, pilots, boat owners and hundreds of families have answered the call for food, supplies and prayer as the Bahamian people struggle for survival and aid.

Dr. Jonathan Higgins, a vascular surgeon at Orlando Health — Health Central Hospital and a Bahamian native, flew with a team of volunteers over the weekend to deliver supplies and provide medical expertise.

Larry Dobson, president of Dobson’s Woods & Water, in Ocoee, said he is overwhelmed by the community’s support of his effort. Larry and his wife, Laurie, have owned a vacation home on Treasure Cay since the 1980s and have friends on the island. After learning their two-story house and many others were destroyed, the Dobsons put out a request on Facebook to collect supplies. They intended to make the delivery in their plane.

“We were just worried about our friends and neighbors who were stuck over there and wanted to get to them before the government could get there and help,” Larry Dobson said. “It just exploded. It’s overwhelming and unbelievable the amount of donations and help that the people from West Orange County are wanting to send.”

Several trailers have left the Dobson warehouse for Palm Beach, where they will be transferred to aircraft.

When he put out a request for people with airplanes to help with transportation, several heeded the call.

Windermere residents Randy and Jamie June, who also lost their Bahamian house, offered the use of their private cargo plane. They have been working with the Dobsons to coordinate flights.

“Yesterday, when we flew in, they had 74 flights,” Dobson said.

One donation taken to the Dobson business included enough food to feed 10,000 people, he said.

Volunteers have been helping the

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Top: Dr. Jonathan Higgins, Orlando Health surgeon, loaded supplies for the Bahamas.

Bottom right: Leah Jennings-Thompson is volunteering with the Bahamas Red Cross.

Bottom left: Lamont Wilson and his son, Justin, 13, donated cases of water in Windermere.

THE NEEDS n Antibacterial soap n Baby supplies and formula n Batteries n Blankets n Candles and matches n Canned or nonperishable food n Chainsaws n Cleaning supplies/ disinfectants n Cots and air mattresses n Empty gas cans n Extension cords n First-aid items, including antibiotic ointment, hydrogen peroxide and gauze n Flashlights n Hand sanitizer n Hygiene kits and toiletries n Insect repellent n Medical supplies n Medicines such as ibuprofen and antihistamines n Mosquito nets n MREs n Paper goods n Portable fans n Portable generators n Portable stoves and grills n Portable outdoor lamps/lights n Portable radios n Portable toilets n Tailgate tents n Tarps n Tools n Trash bags n Water n Water purification kits

Dobsons and their employees sort donations all week, and more are needed Thursday and Friday.

Randy June has helped transport the goods collected. In just 48 hours, the June family raised more than $40,000, and their first flight to the Bahamas last Thursday carried $4,000 worth of food and medical supplies.

Another resident, David Strube, offered his airplane.

As of Monday, the Junes had flown about 12,500 pounds of food and supplies to Treasure Cay. Abaco and Grand Bahama were the hardest-hit islands, and many of the locals are leaving Abaco until there is something to return to, June said.

“We all need to figure out the next phase of getting heavy equipment and building materials to Abaco,” June said. “I have spoken to many people who have nothing on their minds but getting back to Abaco.”

On Sunday, Wade Bradford used his 46-foot sport-fishing boat to transport 200 blue tarps, 40 buckets of roofing nails, 12 generators, three chainsaws, cases of water and MREs, 100 pounds of hamburgers and hotdogs, non-perishable food, and baby supplies. He said all donations will be distributed by Bahamian faith-based groups to the neediest individuals first.

Bradford and his crew prepared a hot meal for several hundred people before returning home Monday. He plans to make several more trips in the coming weeks.

Leah Jennings-Thompson, a former Windermere resident who still owns Collective Kindness in Winter Garden, has been going to the Bahamas’ Nassau island with her family for close to a decade.

They moved permanently to Nassau about six weeks ago. She has teamed with the Bahamas Red Cross, Nine to Five Import Ltd. and Post Boxes Etc. to provide for residents’ immediate needs.

An Amazon Wish List has been created. To donate items, go to amzn.to/2kBOwXR. The shipping address is Nine To Five Imports Ltd., 1811 NW 51st. St., Hanger 42 D, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309.

When checking out, customers must choose the Hurricane Relief Wishlist so donations go directly to the hangar. For information, contact Jennings-Thompson at hurricanerelief@9-5import.com.

Although no one in her family was affected by Dorian, she has many friends whose relatives were directly impacted.

“Our friend … lost her uncle, and her mother was taken via U.S. Coast Guard to a hospital in Nassau,” she said. “She has 10 additional family members living in her home now that have been displaced. Her childhood home is gone. We have so many friends with stories just like this.

“Today, when we were at the Red Cross, a family walked in who had lost everything,” JenningsThompson said. “The mom and dad looked to be early 30s; they came in with one of their mothers, they had three small children under 7, and she looked to be about eight months pregnant. Their clothes were filthy and tattered. It broke my heart.”

Andrew McGhee, a marketing director for a holding company that includes Simple Pawn, headquartered in Windermere, and Chad McGhee, CEO, arranged to have a 26-foot truck stationed in front of Windermere Town Hall.

“We have stores in Freeport whose employees and community are severely affected by the devastation brought on by Hurricane Dorian … and we have mobilized to not just gather supplies but deliver them along with much-needed support,” Andrew said. “As a company that deals with international shipping and commerce, we have the logistics and ability to pull this off.”

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Healthcare District donated $1 million toward the facility, now under construction near Town Hall.

Grace G. Harrison and Matti Rukholm, registered landscape architects with CPWG Engineering, facilitated the discussion. Harrison gave an overview of the park’s current amenities — which include a gazebo; picnic areas; playground; grill; skate track; and tennis, basketball and shuffleboard courts — and presented a list of potential new park elements.

The 5-acre park is considered a neighborhood park, so the main focus will be on amenities that draw Oakland residents and not the population at large on a daily basis.

It still will be used for community festivals that typically also bring in residents from the surrounding communities.

Koontz said the playground equipment is 17 years old and it’s difficult to find repair parts. The plan is to replace it with another playground set.

He added that regular park maintenance also will be addressed.

Residents gave suggestions and voiced their opinions of many of the potential options, which included natural versus colorful playground equipment, separate playing areas for toddlers and older children, a picnic pavilion, restrooms, more lighting, a perimeter sidewalk, pump track, fitness equipment and a pickleball court.

Many were not in favor of adding restrooms to the park; Koontz noted that facilities will be available in January once construction on the West Orange Healthcare District Arts & Heritage Center at Oakland is completed. The center is a block south of the park.

All suggestions were written on large sheets of paper that then were attached to the wall. Following the discussion, those in attendance were given small stickers to place on the amenities they most want to see at Speer Park.

Overwhelmingly, residents want the park to maintain a natural look, which would include a natural wood playground. Other popular suggestions were an obstacle course playground; bounceback wall; tennis and pickleball courts; and a sidewalk around the park.

Residents who still want to provide ideas can print public input forms or pick them up at Town Hall. Forms must be returned to Town Hall or emailed to ehui@oaklandfl. gov by Friday, Oct. 18.

Folks will have another opportunity to provide input during a Town Commission workshop at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22.

Speer Park is named for Oakland’s founder, Judge James Gamble Speer.

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Roper redefined YMCA roles AMY QUESINBERRY COMMUNITY EDITOR

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hen Barbara Roper was a young mother living in West Orange County in the 1960s, she was researching camps for her children and discovered Camp Wewa, in Apopka, which is operated by the YMCA of Central Florida. It captured her heart, and she knew it was a place in which she wanted to get involved.

She began her interaction with the Central Florida Y as a volunteer board member. And she learned that volunteers don’t have much authority.

Roper was appalled at the notion that women didn’t typically serve in the decision-making roles.

“I looked at what the men were doing, and the decisions they were making, and I wanted to be part of that,” Roper said. “So I volunteered.”

That decision to work with the Young Men’s Christian Association decades ago was the beginning of a lifetime commitment to the YMCA. Last month, Roper and eight other individuals — as well as the collective staff and volunteers during World War I — were recognized for their dedication with an induction into the National YMCA Hall of Fame.

The award is bestowed upon YMCA professionals and volunteers who dedicate a lifetime of commitment to the cause and have made an impact on the YMCA community. The recognition ceremony was held during the General Assembly of the YMCAs, in Anaheim, California, and many of Roper’s family members accompanied her for the honor. She received a miniature version of the honorary plaque that will hang in the Y Hall of Fame, at Springfield College, in

tions and future land-use amendments.

The Tilden Road subject properties — located at 14908 and 14950 Tilden Road — comprise approximately 28.32 acres and are located east of State Road 429 and west of Winter Garden Vineland Road. However, only about 18.55 acres are developable, with the other 9.75 acres being wetlands.

According to city documents, the applicant is requesting to rezone the properties from Orange County Citrus Rural to City Planned Unit Development.

While the properties are located outside Winter Garden city limits, the applicant also has annexation and future land-use amendment applications running concurrently with the rezoning request.

Currently, the land is designated Village on Orange County’s future land-use map. The property at 14908 Tilden Road currently has a manufactured home and accessory structures and operates as a horse farm. At 14950 Tilden Road is a greenhouse and accessory structures — it operates as an agricultural farm.

To the east of the properties is Sunnybrook Farm, to the south are single-family homes and to the north is the Emerald Ridge subdivision.

Should the applicant’s requests

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Barbara Roper’s four children accompanied her for her induction into the National YMCA Hall of Fame.

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“The Y has been one of the things I’ve been passionate about,” she said. “Women had a minority role and were expected to serve coffee and doughnuts. … I wanted to be part of that decision-making group.”

She offered to serve as a YMCA representative at meetings throughout the southeast region.

“The men sat around, and none of them volunteered … so I figured the heck with that, if they don’t want to do that for the young men’s association, I’ll go,” she said.

She was fortunate to have a husband who encouraged her philanthropic spirit, she said of Bert Roper, to whom she was married for 62 years before his death in 2012.

Roper said she invited herself to attend staff meetings so she could make a bigger difference. She learned how to raise money, and she learned “the pecking order” and how to penetrate it.

Roper was the first female board

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be granted, a developer plans to plat the property with 56 singlefamily homes, ranging in lot sizes of 50 to 85 feet wide. A specific home builder hasn’t been decided.

According to city documents, the development would include an amenitized stormwater retention pond with a walking trail and a pavilion extending into the pond.

It also would include a community park with a playground, athletic field, dog park and open-air pavilion.

A sidewalk would be constructed along Tilden Road, along with enhanced landscaping, and nearly half of the lots would either abut the retention pond or face the buffered wetlands to the south.

One of the concerns brought up regarding the development plans for the properties was how it might affect traffic along the two-lane road. Board member Matt Matin said there is a dangerous curve at the northeast corner of the properties and asked if there were any concerns regarding related traffic issues.

According to city staff, Tilden Road has sufficient capacity to support the traffic that the 56 new homes would generate.

Winter Garden resident Anne Dubus said her daily commute brings her up Tilden Road, and getting on and off of State Road 429 from the area is a struggle.

“I’ve been a resident here for

chair of the YMCA of Central Florida and the first female board chair of the YMCA of the USA. She was appointed as the local representative to the regional YMCA board, chaired the national committee that reviews YMCA associations and served as chairman of the National YMCA and as a member of the International YMCA board. The international appointment afforded her many opportunities to visit YMCA facilities all over the world.

Roper helped establish the West Orange YMCA in Winter Garden. In 2004, she and her husband donated $1 million toward the expansion of the facility; the building was renamed the Roper YMCA Family Center. Today, Roper is a trustee and a member of the Y’s volunteer executive committee and the metropolitan board of directors.

Each year, the YMCA of Central Florida awards the Barbara Roper Advocacy Award to a dedicated volunteer.

IN OTHER NEWS n The board approved an annexation/future land use amendment for a .45-acre parcel of land at 902 Avalon Road. n The board also approved an annexation/future land use amendment/rezoning request for 1.21 acres of land located at 945 and 951 Carter Road. n Discussion regarding a .91acre parcel of land at 30 N. Park Ave. was tabled per staff recommendation until date certain on Oct. 7.

approximately 12 years and I have seen a substantial growth in the traffic around here, especially at the 429,” Dubus said. “My commute in the morning and afternoon is this Tilden stretch — getting off the 429 in the afternoon is a horrible area. I have concerns with the traffic level here: How will that (development) impact it?”

Board chairman Will Hawthorne told Dubus that construction is slated to begin in 2020 on new ramps to and from Stoneybrook West Parkway off of S.R. 429. This, he said, would assist in bypassing Winter Garden Vineland Road.

The applicant’s requests for annexation, a future land-use amendment and rezoning will be presented as a first reading to the City Commission Thursday, Sept.

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Unicorp announces Mark tenants Horizon West residents recently heard about the latest tenants coming to a new Village F shopping center.

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“We’re going to build it upscale, very pedestrianfriendly, and we always try to make the community happy, and we’re sure they’re going to be happy with what we’re going to build.”

— Chuck Whittall, president of Unicorp National Developments Inc.

A new shopping center in Horizon West Village F is shifting into focus.

Chuck Whittall, president of Unicorp National Developments Inc., met with dozens of Watermark residents Tuesday, Aug. 27, to discuss the new shopping center project called The Mark, coming soon to the corner of Seidel Road and Seton Creek Boulevard.

The project, which will include more than 112,000 square feet of in-line and outparcel space, is set to begin construction within the first quarter of 2020, Whittall said, and should be completed by the first quarter of 2021.

Tenants that have already signed letters of intent include grocery store Earth Fare, Starbucks, a brewery and grill house, Heartland Dental, Walgreens, Centra Care and 7-Eleven, Whittall said.

The Learning Experience day care also is about to sign a lease, and there are several other miscellaneous restaurants and shops planned, he said.

“It’s a property we bought from the Walt Disney World Company,” Whittall said. “Walt Disney actually came to us and shared the property with us. They already had interest in it, so we made a deal with Disney, and it’s a great opportunity. We already built the Westside (Shoppes) project in Horizon West.”

The meeting last month gave many residents peace of mind about a property that had been left vacant for future development — until Unicorp acquired the property and announced plans for The Mark, resident Christa Gill said.

“For the past three or four years, we’ve all been concerned about what would be going in,” said Gill, who has lived in Watermark since 2015. “There was so much speculation and rumors going around.

I would say the biggest sentiment that we have is relief. We’re so grateful that Unicorp came to speak with us, and (Whittall) was highly confident that all the tenants that he’s looking to sign on are all high-caliber, quality tenants that we would want in our community.”

Resident Ron Baumanis also was thrilled with the project but admitted there are some concerns among the residents.

“I thought that Chuck was fantastic — he did a really, really great job explaining what everything would look like and showing what the architectural designs looked like,” Baumanis said.

“It’s not going to be this big gigundo, block-up-everybody’sneighborhood kind of construction, but it is going to cause noise, there’s going to be light pollution, and there’s signage that will glow in people’s house windows,” he said. “There’s a grocery store that’s planned 30 feet away from people’s houses and apartments.

There are some concerns, and people raised those concerns at this meeting.”

Whittall said the project certainly will account for all those factors.

“We put a lot of landscaping around the project, which barriers in noise and light,” Whittall said.

“Any shopping center is going to have lights and some traffic noise, but generally, it’s the traffic that’s

already driving down the roads.”

Whittall said he’s pleased with the support for the project he has seen so far.

“I think it’s going to be a great amenity,” Whittall said. “I think it’s a great fit for the neighborhood.

“We’re going to build it upscale, very pedestrian-friendly, and we always try to make the community happy, and we’re sure they’re going to be happy with what we’re going to build,” he said.

The Mark should be built by early 2021, according to Chuck Whittall, president of Unicorp National Developments Inc.

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CELEBRATING EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN WHEN: 4 to 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 18 WHERE: Tanner Hall, 29 W. Garden Ave., Winter Garden INFORMATION: Contact Kelly Jones at kjones@ wochamber.com or visit wochamber.com.

DANIELLE HENDRIX ASSOCIATE EDITOR

For women seeking some inspiration and the chance to network with other women in the community, the West Orange Chamber of Commerce has the perfect upcoming event.

Celebrating Extraordinary Women is an event hosted by women — and exclusively for women — to promote well-being, as well as encourage and empower others. Dozens will gather at Tanner Hall Wednesday, Sept. 18, for the event, which promises meaningful and engaging conversation.

“It’s basically an event to bring women (together), and it’s going be a panel of three speakers,” said Kelly Jones, events manager for the chamber. “You’ll be able to hear from them, and it’s (also) open networking. (Women will) be able to build relationships and empower each other, and there will be appetizers and beverages.”

During the chamber’s last Celebrating Extraordinary Women

event in March, attendees heard from Orange County District 1 Commissioner Betsy VanderLey, as well as Charter Communications’ Marva Johnson and local entrepreneur Ellen Korbin.

WOCC President Stina D’Uva said that the idea is to bring in local women who have made a mark on the community or within their industry, with the overarching goal of encouraging and uniting other women.

The evening will begin with time for networking and socializing, accompanied by beverages and refreshments. Then, attendees will hear from a panel of three extraordinary West Orange-area businesswomen and community leaders.

Featured on the panel this time around are Orange County School Board Chair Teresa Jacobs, smallbusiness (Twistee Treat) owner Royetta Ginther and Health Central Hospital Chief Nursing Officer Christina McGuirk.

While there is no set topic or theme for the event, Jones and WOCC staff hope that attendees will enjoy an evening of networking, building each other up and learning from other women’s experiences.

“I just hope they can build relationships or strengthen relationships and inspire each other,” Jones said.

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TERESA JACOBS Teresa Jacobs is the former mayor of Orange County, a position she served in from 2011 until taking office as school board chair in November 2018. She also has represented District 1 on the Orange County Board of County Commissioners from 2000 to 2008. Jacobs also has served on the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, Central Florida Expressway Authority, Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission, LYNX Board of Directors and MetroPlan Orlando.

ROYETTA GINTHER Royetta Ginther, along with her husband, has owned and operated the Twistee Treat in Ocoee for 25 years.

“In this time, as a small-business owner and raising a family, she has learned many life lessons and how to move on and get past it,” the chamber wrote in an email.

CHRISTINA MCGUIRK Christina McGuirk holds the titles of RN, BSN, MSHA, NEA-BC and CENP Orlando Health AVP — and she also serves as Health Central Hospital’s chief nursing officer. McGuirk has been with the Orlando Health system for more than 20 years, and she serves as a member of the Health Central Executive Team and the Executive Nursing Cabinet.

“She is responsible for executive oversight of nursing services at multiple Orlando Health facilities,” the chamber wrote. “Christina is rich in experience and still finds time to give back to her community via volunteerism while raising a family.”

“I just hope they can build relationships or strengthen relationships and inspire each other.”

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West Orange High School’s parent nights will take place next week for all grade levels. For seniors, parent night will be 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, in the school’s auditorium. Parent night for freshmen will be the same day and location at 6:30 p.m. Sophomore and junior students’ parents are welcome at the school 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, for a joint parent night.

SunRidge opens GOTR registration Girls on the Run registration is now open for students at SunRidge Elementary School for grades three to five. The 10-week program is designed to inspire girls to be healthy, joyful and confident through curriculum using experiences and running activities. The group will meet at the school from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays in Room 226.

The group will participate in the Girls on the Run of Central Florida 5K Dec. 15 at the University of Central Florida.

To register, visit gotrcentralflorida.org.

The maximum members per team is 15; income-based financial assistance is available. For more information on the program, email kathryn.carr@ocps.net or melissa.sara@ocps.net.

Ocoee Open House scheduled for Sept. 26 Ocoee Middle School’s open house will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday Sept. 26, at the school, 300 S. Bluford Ave., Ocoee. Parents will have a chance to walk their child’s schedule and get class information from teachers.

EILEEN BUNDY FOUNDATION ACADEMY Eileen Bundy is a “science rock star” to Foundation Academy students. As a hurricane analyst and officer with the U.S. Air Force Reserves, Bundy has shared many of her heroic experiences flying into the eye of hurricanes with students in her science classes. Also, as a certified meteorologist, Bundy has also presented how weather impacts our daily life and our world. The best outcome Bundy has experienced with her students is encouraging and nurturing their love for science.

What do you love most about your school?

There are many things that I love about Foundation Academy, but what I love most about this school is the faculty and staff that I get to work with each day. It is so nice to have encouraging people who want to see you do well. It is the most positive work environment that I have ever worked in.

What’s your favorite part of your role?

My favorite part about being a teacher has to be seeing the kids excited about science. It makes me happy to be a part of the moment when something clicks in their brain and they finally get a challenging concept or when they get something to work after getting stuck on it for a while.

What made you want to take on this role?

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being an instructor as a natural progression. I enjoyed the process of working with a student, sharing what I know, and all about my successes and failures along the way.

The same holds true with teaching sixth-graders. I want to set them up for success in their educational career and for life in general.

What motivates you and pushes you to do your best?

I have over 70 students with whom I interact with closely on a daily basis.

I know that they are watching me at all times, even when I am not at the front of the room teaching. I never want to let them down.

What’s the nicest thing a student, parent or faculty member has done for you?

The nicest thing that anyone can do for a fellow human being is to say “thank you.” Don’t get me wrong, I love gifts and gift cards, but it is the well-timed, random email from a parent that lets me know that I am appreciated and making a difference that gets me through the tougher days.

How long have you been chasing storms? How do you use experiences to teach in the classroom?

I separated as a major from the Air Force three years ago. I had been with the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron (aka Hurricane Hunters) for 13 years as a meteorologist. My students and I discussed and followed Hurricane Dorian from the moment it popped up on the National Hurricane Center’s web page. I hope that I have given my students a different perspective on storm formation and forecasting through stories of my experience on the airplane and flying storms.

What do you like to do in your free time?

There are many things that I like to do in my free time. You can find me in the gym, running or biking on the trail, or sitting on the front porch laughing with my family.

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As Tracy Lewis blows her whistle and holds up a reflective stop sign to the cars around her, she looks over her shoulder to the children waiting on the sidewalk.

“Look and go!” she calls out to them, as they begin to walk across the street toward Keene’s Crossing Elementary.

Decked out in a reflective vest, brightly colored gloves and an orange hat, Lewis knows her role as a crossing guard isn’t only about keeping Orange County students and families safe. It’s also about making a difference in their lives.

Originally from Minnesota, Lewis said the concept of a crossing guard was new to her after moving to Florida. It wasn’t until she saw the impact a crossing guard made in her son’s life that she decided she wanted to become one, too.

“A few years ago, my son — he’s in 10th grade at Windermere High right now — when he was at SunRidge, he’d walk to school,” Lewis said. “He was always so excited to see the crossing guard, because she’s had such a positive impact on his morning. He had a lot of good things to say about her.”

When her husband, a police

officer, brought home a brochure from a job fair about becoming a school crossing guard, Lewis knew she wanted to help. She applied online and attended training, and she is now in her second year serving as a crossing guard for both Keene’s Crossing Elementary and Bridgewater Middle.

“For me, it’s not about just keeping them safe — it’s helping them to learn how to cross,” she said. “Sometimes, cars don’t stop, let’s just be real — a lot of times I notice they’re on their phone … and just aren’t paying attention to their surroundings, so sometimes, they just don’t stop. The drivers are pretty decent, but sometimes, you get the one or two. The students are really awesome at listening and waiting until I say, ‘Let’s go.’”

The children Lewis crosses now know they aren’t supposed to step out into the crosswalks until she tells them it is safe. And many of them have learned to look before they cross, too.

“It’s about their safety and teaching them, but for me, it’s even more,” Lewis said. “We all want to feel like we matter. I get the opportunity to notice these kids and say hi, and you start to get to know them and their families, if they had a good or bad day, and more. It’s so much more than

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Tracy Lewis serves as a crossing guard at both Keene’s Crossing Elementary and Bridgewater Middle schools.

just the safety part.”

Lewis’ morning begins at Keene’s Crossing at 8 a.m. By 9 a.m., she’s at Bridgewater. The Horizon West resident rides her bike to and from her crossingguard duties, and she works as a guard for a total of four hours each day.

She always ensures she’s making a positive impact on students’ lives, asking them how they’re doing and chatting with them about what they did in school that day.

Lewis loves her role as a crossing guard and knows Orange County is in need of more of them. She encourages anyone interested to find more information and apply.

“We need them so badly — (especially) because of the schools that are opening in our community in Horizon West,” she said. “(They’re needed) in our community, in Orange County in general, but all over. They’re always hiring. The hours are awesome, and it’s good extra play money.”

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Lakes community topped all Winter Garden-area residential real-estate transactions from Aug. 30 to Sept. 6. The home at 6615 Point Hancock

$1,419,036. Built in 2017, it has four bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths and 4,316 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $328.78.

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The home at 2749 Bobcat Chase Blvd., Oakland, 34760, sold Aug. 30, for $345,950.

Built in 2019, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,172 square feet. The price per square foot is $159.28.

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The home at 1514 Arden Oaks Drive, Ocoee, 34761, sold Aug. 30, for $425,000. Built in 2017, it has four bedrooms, threeand-one-half baths and 3,527 square feet. The price per square foot is $120.50.

The home at 1690 Lake Sims Parkway, Ocoee, 34761, sold Aug. 30, for $358,034. Built in 2019, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,447 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $146.32.

The home at 1658 Lake Sims Parkway, Ocoee, 34761, sold Aug. 30, for $352,965. Built in 2019, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,447 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $144.24.

BORDEAUX

The condo at 1980 Erving Circle, No. 109, Ocoee, 34761, sold Sept. 2, for $125,000.

Built in 2001, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,100 square feet of living area.

The price per square foot is $113.64.

The condo at 2015 Erving Circle, No. 101, Ocoee, 34761, sold Sept. 4, for $117,900. Built

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in 2001, it has two bedrooms, one bath and 921 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $128.01.

BUCHARD PARK REP

The home at 9952 White Road, Ocoee, 34761, sold Sept. 6, for $397,500. Built in 2000, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,116 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $187.85.

COVENTRY AT OCOEE

The home at 2542 Dovetail Drive, Ocoee, 34761, sold Sept. 1, for $270,000. Built in 1994, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,148 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $125.70.

FOREST LAKE ESTATES

The home at 741 Golden Elm Drive, Ocoee, 34761, sold Sept. 1, for $284,540. Built in 2019, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,824 square feet. The price per square foot is $156.

FOREST OAKS

The home at 1500 Prairie Lake Blvd., No. 1, Ocoee, 34761, sold Aug. 30, for $240,000.

Built in 1986, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,647 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $145.72.

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The home at 817 E. Harbour Court, Ocoee, 34761, sold Aug. 30, for $273,900. Built in 1983, it has three bedrooms,

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LAKE SHORE GARDENS

The home at 422 E. Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee, 34761, sold Aug. 30, for $273,500. Built in 1978, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,976 square feet.

The price per square foot is $138.41.

MCCORMICK WOODS

The home at 3497 Bunchberry Way, Ocoee, 34761, sold Aug. 30, for $286,500. Built in 2012, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,112 square feet.

The price per square foot is $135.65.

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The home at 6615 Point Hancock Drive, Winter Garden, 34787, sold Sept. 6, for $1,419,036. The gourmet kitchen includes a gas cooktop, an island, upgraded stainless-steel appliances, custom wood cabinets and a walk-in pantry.

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The home at 3178 Timber Hawk Circle, Ocoee, 34761, sold Sept. 1, for $300,990. Built in 2018, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,260 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $133.18.

PRESERVE AT CROWN POINTE

The home at 2064 Farnham Drive, Ocoee, 34761, sold Aug. 30, for $332,890. Built in 2019, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,187 square feet of living area.

The price per square foot is $152.21.

SILVER BEND

The home at 1780 Cassingham Circle No. 1, Ocoee, 34761, sold Sept. 2, for $258,000. Built in 1993, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,609 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $160.35.

VILLAGES OF WESMERE

The home at 2004 Leather Fern Drive, Ocoee, 34761, sold Aug. 30, for $329,000. Built in 2014, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,570 square feet. The price per square foot is $128.02.

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The home at 2290 Stefanshire Ave., Ocoee, 34761, sold Aug. 30, for $296,000. Built in 2004, it has four

bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,207 square feet of living area.

The price per square foot is $134.12.

WINTER GARDEN BRADFORD CREEK

The home at 14349 Sunbridge Circle, Winter Garden, 34787, sold Aug. 30, for $540,092. Built in 2019, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 4,069 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $132.73.

COVINGTON PARK

The home at 522 Silverdale Ave., Winter Garden, 34787, sold Aug. 30, for $352,000. Built in 2012, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,180 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $161.47.

CYPRESS RESERVE

The home at 14080 Jomatt Loop, Winter Garden, 34787, sold Sept. 2, for $528,950. Built in 2019, it has five bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths and 3,221 square feet of living area.

The price per square foot is $164.22.

EMERALD RIDGE

The home at 1850 Delafield Drive, Winter Garden, 34787, sold Sept. 6, for $332,000. Built in 2004, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,582 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $128.58.

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WOCC Ambassadors celebrated the Ribbon Cutting of Groovy Goat, located at 7720 Turkey Lake Road, in Orlando. To learn more, visit www.groovygoat.us/ orlando/. Photo courtesy of WOCC.

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WOCC Ambassadors celebrated the Ribbon Cutting of

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

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The home at 141 Lakeview Reserve Blvd., Winter Garden, 34787, sold Sept. 6, for $310,000. Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, two-and-onehalf baths and 2,185 square feet. The price per square foot is $141.88.

OAKLAND PARK

The home at 979 Huntspoint St., Winter Garden, 34787, sold Sept. 4, for $520,000. Built in 2018, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,343 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $221.94.

OAKS AT BRANDY LAKE

The home at 832 Bending Oak Trail, Winter Garden, 34787, sold Sept. 4, for $289,500. Built in 2009, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,663 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $174.08.

OXFORD CHASE

The home at 14841 Winkfield Court, Winter Garden, 34787, sold Sept. 4, for $392,696. Built in 2019, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,239 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $175.39.

PARK PLACE AT WINTER GARDEN

The townhouse at 476 W. Plant St., Unit 13C, Winter Garden, 34787, sold Aug. 30, for $445,520. Built in 2019, it has two bedrooms, two-and-onehalf baths and 2,046 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $217.75.

SOUTHERN PINES

The condo at 130 Southern Pecan Circle, No. 102, Winter Garden, 34787, sold Sept. 6, for $157,000.

Built in 2005, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,152 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $136.28.

The condo at 304 Southern Pecan Circle, No. 107, Winter Garden,

34787, sold Sept. 5, for $131,000. Built in 2005, it has one bedroom, one bath and 838 square feet of living area.

The price per square foot is $156.32.

STONEYBROOK WEST

The home at 2806 Balforn Tower Way, Winter Garden, 34787, sold Sept. 6, for $352,500. Built in 2007, it has five bedrooms, three baths and 2,814 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $125.27.

SUNSET LAKES

The home at 13675 Sunset Lakes Circle, Winter Garden, 34787, sold Aug. 30, for $639,900. Built in 1991, it has four bedrooms, two-and-onehalf baths and 2,772 square feet. The price per square foot is $230.84.

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The home at 16640 Broadwater Ave., Winter Garden, 34787, sold Aug. 31, for $585,000. Built in 2016, it has five bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths and 4,238 square feet of living area.

The price per square foot is $138.04.

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The home at 417 S. Main St., Winter Garden, 34787, sold Aug. 30, for $426,175. Built in 2019, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,246 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $189.75.

The home at 16736 Broadwater Ave., Winter Garden, 34787, sold Aug. 30, for $645,000. Built in 2017, it has four bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths and 2,954 square feet of living area.

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The townhouse at 955 Butterfly Blvd., Winter Garden, 34787, sold Sept. 6, for $147,000. Built in 1993, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,216 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $120.89.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF WINTER GARDEN, FLORIDA

Pursuant to the Florida Statutes, notice is hereby given that the City of Winter Garden City Commission will, on September 26, 2019 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon after as possible, hold a public hearing in the City Commission Chambers located at 300 West Plant Street, Winter Garden, Florida in order to consider the adoption of the following ordinance(s): ORDINANCE 19-37 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WINTER GARDEN, FLORIDA AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE WINTER GARDEN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY CHANGING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF REAL PROPERTY GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS APPROXIMATELY 28.32 ± ACRES LOCATED AT 14908 AND 14950 TILDEN ROAD, EAST OF STATE ROAD 429, WEST OF WINTER GARDEN VINELAND ROAD, AND SOUTH OF TILDEN ROAD FROM ORANGE COUNTY VILLAGE TO CITY SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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Copies of the proposed ordinance(s) may be inspected by the public between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday of each week, except for legal holidays, at the Planning & Zoning Division in City Hall, 300 West Plant Street, Winter Garden, Florida. For more information, please call Shane Friedman at 656-4111 ext. 2026.

Interested parties may appear at the meetings and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance(s). Written comments will be accepted before or at the public hearings. Persons wishing to appeal any decision made by the Planning and Zoning Board at such hearing will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose you may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. The City does not provide this verbatim record. Persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this public hearing should contact the City Clerk’s Office at (407) 656-4111 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

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

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CHURCH OF THE MESSIAH 241 N. Main, Winter Garden Services: 8, 9:30, & 11am, 7pm www.churchofthemessiah.com

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 125 N. Lakeview Ave Winter Garden Service Times 9:00 AM and 11:15 AM Phone – 407-656-1135 Web: fumcwg.org

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She leaves to cherish loving memories of a life well lived: daughters, Gilda (David) Whitley, Carol Soltau, Sandra (Warren) Daley; sons, Denzil (Deserine) Soltau, Ronnie (Nadine) Young, Donald Campbell, Delroy Bailey; four siblings; 36 grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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West Orange boys cross country took to the course at the Astronaut Invitational Saturday, Sept. 7, and finished in 11th place — just ahead of Lake Minneola. Colton Berquist, who finished with a time of 16:41.26, led the Warriors.

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Foundation Academy quarterback Henry Austad exploded in the Lions’ 40-19 win over Bradenton Christian. He tossed for 379 yards and four touchdowns in the victory.

Austad also picked up a touchdown and 58 yards on the ground. Danny Stutsman contributed in all three phases of the game. He recorded two receiving touchdowns and 99 yards receiving on offense, as well as 15 tackles, a blocked punt and a forced fumble on defense/special teams.

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In West Orange volleyball’s 3-1 win over Apopka Thursday, Sept. 5, the Warriors saw big nights across the board. Freshman Madison Smith finished the night with 17 kills, five assists and 13 digs, while junior Tristan Tucci had two assists and 37 digs. Cambrie Riffe added 16 kills, one block and 11 digs. The win moved the Warriors to 9-2 on the season.

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In Foundation Academy’s 3-1 win over All Saints Academy in volleyball Thursday, Sept. 5, multiple Lions had impressive nights. Junior Alina Almonte-O’Neill had 36 assists, seven digs and six aces, while senior Kayla Richard had 21 kills and 20 digs. Senior Maddy Seip added 12 kills and 21 digs.

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Ocoee bowling captains Paige Shephard and Ryan Pedigo look to keep growing alongside their teammates under head coach Mark Drennen.

The bowling teams at Ocoee look to grow the game amid the growing pains.

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rom the outside looking in, bowling appears to be a simple sport with a simple agenda — throw the ball and knock down pins.

It’s the kind of stereotype that Ocoee seniors Ryan Pedigo and Paige Shephard — members of the varsity bowling team — hear all the time. But looks can be deceiving.

The mental process that the players work through when they step up to the lane is consuming, as everything — form, technique

and position — has to be right.

“My first thing is getting set, so making sure my feet are in the right place; I have my ball set where I need it and I’m looking exactly where I need to on the lane,” Shephard said. “And then I usually try to think about something that I’ve been working on, like sliding — I’d be like, ‘OK, just make sure I slide with my foot in front and not over here.’

“I’m always trying to fix it in my head, because the more you practice the more you start to become your own coach,” she said. “You start to know what you did wrong, so you want to fix it.”

And that’s not all that goes into having a good game of bowling — there are outside factors that most people would never think of, Pedigo said.

Every bowling alley is its own beast, and anything and everything can easily affect your game — for better or for worse.

“The lane conditions — the approach — they really differ in every bowling alley,” Pedigo said.

“These lanes (at Winter Garden Bowl) are a lot stickier, so when you go to slide you won’t move — you’ll get stuck. And then some are really slippery to where you’ll slide and fall — I’ve slid and fell.”

These are the kind of nuances that only seasoned bowlers would notice, and they are the kind of things that Pedigo and Shephard have learned over the span of the last four years on their respective Ocoee bowling teams.

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Winter Garden’s Coultoff excels on national stage The Winter Garden native — and No. 1 golfer for his age — lit up the course at the PGA Jr. League regional.

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Last weekend, Shawn traveled to Palm Beach Gardens as a mem-

ber of the Marriott Golf Academy All-Stars, who were competing in the PGA Jr. League regional.

“We destroyed at local, and then at sectional we won both matches,” the 12-year-old said.

“I was feeling — and most of the team was the same — confident about getting through (the regional).”

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coasting without a real identity.

For the first two years of their high-school bowling careers, Pedigo and Shephard — alongside their teams — were missing a pretty vital thing for any team: a coach. It was a real problem, Pedigo said.

“I feel like I could have done so much more if we had a coach the first two years,” Pedigo said.

“We just had a teacher that was there and it was like, ‘Bowl.’ At that time your teammates were giving you advice and you were helping each other.”

“It was kind of like selftaught bowing,” Shephard said.

“I had my dad coaching at one point, and he was not even a part of it.”

While it was a tough stretch for the team, there was the silver lining of learning to deal with challenges on their own.

Luckily, Drennen’s arrival last year would change that need to do everything by themselves.

The Ocoee alum — and threetime bowling national champion at Webber International University — joined the program right after finishing his undergrad degree. Going from

For Ocoee High senior Mallory Farley, the 2019-20 season not only marks the last of her high-school volleyball career, but also she is the last of four Farley siblings to matriculate through OHS’ volleyball team.

Volleyball runs in the family, and it shows — Mallory has been playing the sport since she was in the third grade, and she has played on the varsity team at Ocoee for four years.

Why did you start playing volleyball?

It’s kind of just a family thing.

Everyone in my family plays it, so I’ve grown up around it. I have three other siblings, and they’ve all played with Coach Lee, so we’ve all been through this school for nine years.

How do you feel about it being your last year, and the end of your sibling legacy, with Ocoee volleyball?

It’s definitely very upsetting, because I’ve been with the team and I’ve been practicing with them since sixth grade — I would come during the summer. It breaks my heart a little bit to leave, but I’m excited to move on to greener pastures.

Is there a big difference between volleyball culture in Missouri and here?

It was definitely taken more seriously in Missouri, because every girl played volleyball — that was just a thing you had to do. And so it was a lot more competitive going into like middle school, so the highschool girls were better.

You participate in the athletic training program at Ocoee.

What made you want to do it?

I help with the football team, give them water, tape up their wrists, stretch them out. I’m at all the sports events, pretty much, helping out. I’ve always wanted to do it because I’ve obviously always been into athletics, and I’m

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It’s a good combination of both. It piqued my interest.

What’s your favorite thing about this particular group of girls you get to play with this season?

They’re all just so funny, and our chemistry is also great. We bonded more this year than we have in the past years, so we feel like we can talk to each other about anything if we’re not feeling good that day. We can always count on each other to raise each other up.

As a team captain, you’re looked upon as a leader.

Describe that responsibility.

It’s honestly been great. I love mentoring people. There’s a girl (who) came in, and I had played with her in middle school. I taught her how to serve and now I’m like seeing her grow, and it’s really fun to watch them get better, especially if the advice came from me. And it’s definitely fun planning events outside of volleyball and just getting to do bonding experiences and getting to know them more.

the high level of play in college to coaching at the high-school level brought forth its own challenges in his first year back.

“It was difficult — I’m not going to lie to you,” Drennen said. “I was completely immersed in this bowling environment where we bowled seven days a week and it’s different in college, because everyone who is there wants to be there.

So when I got to (Ocoee) I had to deal with the challenges of not everyone has that commitment level and not everybody is into it as I was.

“But I really did have a great group of guys my first year and they really took to it and they listened to what I said,” he said.

So as per usual, there were the growing pains of getting used to a different level of bowling, and then there were the issues that are simply out of your control.

Before last season even started, Pedigo broke his wrist — forcing him to learn how to bowl left handed — while a member on the smaller girls team got sick halfway through the season. That resulted in the girls winning seven matches, while the boys only won three.

But there were perks to take

away — such as Shephard making it to states for the first time in her career. Those kind of improvements came because bowling became more than just simply throwing a ball down the lane for fun.

“The only reason why some of us got better is because we took it out of practice and we’d practice during the summer, during the weekends and did leagues — which I love doing,” Shephard said.

Helping to develop studentathletes like Pedigo and Shepherd is something that Drennen takes a lot of pride in, and there is one thing he hopes they can walk away with — something that applies both to bowling and to life.

“I hope they kind of get a work ethic — that’s kind of one thing I’ve preached all my life,” Drennen said. “When I was in school I had a learning disability — it was really tough for me to go through day-to-day activities, but I just kept working hard throughout school. I eventually got faster and quicker and was able to accomplish great strides … if you want something, if you work hard to get it, you can achieve it.”

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world for his age, Shawn was named to the North Florida Squad that squared off in the four-team, round-robin regional that featured Georgia, Alabama and South Florida.

Florida is split into two squads because of the disproportionate talent level and sheer number of players produced by the state.

Unlike tournaments that include multiple rounds of golf, the regional was set up as a “flags competition.” A ninehole match is divided into three three-hole parts. To win a flag, a team must win the most number of holes per those three different sections.

On the first day of competition — Saturday, Sept. 8 — Shawn and his team dominated Alabama in the morning session, winning 11 flags to Alabama’s one, before going on to tie Georgia at 6-6.

“It’s good against that team (Georgia) — in fact, the two kids that Shawn played against were two world champions,” said Eric Coultoff, Shawn’s father and a former pro golfer. “You’re talking about nine holes of golf with 10 kids on each side — that’s a

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lot of golf. It came down to literally one shot — if one shot had gone in or not gone in for either team, the result would be different.”

It was a familiar feeling at the end of Day 1 for Shawn. In last year’s regional tournament, North Florida tied Georgia before Georgia went on to nationals in Arizona.

Another familiarity that popped up for Shawn was adjusting to team play — something that’s pretty alien for most golfers who spend their time playing alone. In that format, each golfer is paired with another. Not only does each golfer have to account for themselves, but also for someone else.

“It’s definitely different than individual competition, but playing on a team, if you hit a bad shot, your partner can always hit a good shot,” Shawn said. “(It’s) knowing that if you or your partner hits a bad shot … you’ll feel pressure or your partner feels a lot of pressure, especially if the other team hit a really good shot.”

The change is a welcome one.

“The bottom line is it gives him an opportunity to play a team sport,” Eric said. “It’s not

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On the second day of the tournament, it once again was déjà vu for Shawn and the North Florida team. North Florida trounced South Florida 9-3, but Georgia had a field day against Alabama in an 11-1 win.

The results meant both North Florida and Georgia finished with a tied record, so they went to the first tiebreaker of headto-head competition — which was the 6-6 tie on the first day.

Therefore, a second tie-breaker — total flags earned — was taken into account, and Georgia claimed the regional title by a single flag.

It was a tough break for Shawn and North Florida, but considering 60,000 kids nationwide entered league play before the field was whittled down to the 480, it’s an impressive accomplishment.

“I hope now he gains confidence from it,” Eric said. “He’s the No. 1 player in the state right now… not very many people can go around in their mind and know that they are exceptional at something.”

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From start to finish, the Eagles (3-0) didn’t disappoint, as they pulled off the close 32-29 win over Santa Fe Catholic Friday, Sept. 6.

Going into Friday night’s game, both Legacy and Santa Fe Catholic (1-2) were dealt difficult hands to work with, as each school was limited on practice time due to the hurricane.

Despite Dorian moving away from Florida, the FHSAA informed schools that football had to be mandatorily rescheduled. Head Coach Trent Hopper contacted the FHSAA and got permission to hold their game, because he knew he couldn’t afford to play two games in a week.

“Being a small school is kind of hard, because everyone is rescheduling games for Monday,” Hopper said. “Well, if I get a guy banged up on Monday he might not be able to play on Friday — Santa Fe felt the same way. We kind of agreed, ‘Hey, let’s go ahead and do it, because it’s a non-district game and we don’t want to jeopardize anything else going forward in the season.’”

Hopper didn’t have that high of expectations for the game thanks to the weird week the Eagles had, so it came as a nice surprise when the Eagles showed up and fought through a tight game.

It took a bit for Legacy to get its scoring going, but with just 2:06 left in the first quarter, quarterback Jacob Worley tossed a dime to Jayden Colon for around 35 yards for the score. The extra point would be bobbled away, giving the Eagles the early 6-0 lead.

The Hawks had almost an immediate response just a minute into the first quarter, but a 50-yard touchdown was wiped off the board by a penalty. Santa Fe would recover quickly on its next possession — which kicked off after a Worley interception — as it drove the field, before capping it off with a quick 25-yard touchdown pass. The extra point would put the Hawks up 7-6.

Just under three minutes later — with 4:15 left in the half — Worley would toss the ball out wide to running back Matt Cochrane, who proceeded to pass it over to Colon to put the Eagles in scoring position inside the 3-yard line.

Cochrane would put the finishing touches on the drive with the short touchdown run. A two-point conversion later, and the Eagles would find themselves up 14-7. A field goal by Logan Tewson just before the half would boost the Eagles’ lead to 17-7 going into halftime.

The second half would see

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Panthers’ defense for a 9-yard touchdown run. The extra point would cut the Panthers’ lead to 14-7.

The Warriors would have one last chance, as Daniel Harrington recovered a fumble at the Panthers’ own 34, but the Dr. Phillips defense would hold on to secure the 14-7 win.

It will be a short turn around for West Orange, as the Warriors will host Evans on Friday, Sept. 13.

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even more offense, as the Hawks and Eagles exchanged touchdowns throughout the third and fourth quarters. Jon Michael Samuel would pick up a rushing touchdown in the third quarter, while Worley would toss for his second touchdown of the game — this time to Colby McClure — in the fourth quarter.

Santa Fe would get a lastminute touchdown, but a botched onside kick would seal up the 32-29 win for the Eagles.

“I feel fortunate to have won,” Hopper said. “I think our offense carried the whole team the entire night, and I’m a defensive coach. Our offense — they definitely did a good job and stayed balanced all night long.”

The Eagles will look to continue their win streak this Friday, Sept. 13, as they travel to Ocala to take on Ocala Christian (0-2).

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In a battle of long-time rivals, West Orange finished on the short end of the stick in a 14-7 loss at the hands of Dr. Phillips.

After waiting a couple of extra days to play their game, thanks to FHSAA requiring schools move their games, the Warriors (1-2) went toe-to-toe with the Panthers (2-1) in a sloppy game.

Through the first half, both teams were plagued by flag after flag, killing any kind of rhythm in the game — then, the second quarter happened.

There still were penalties, but the Panthers were able to finally get on the board when quarterback Isaiah Givens hit Jalen Washington in the middle of the field for the 23-yard touchdown. An extra point later and the Panthers would take a 7-0 lead.

Things almost got better for the Panthers when Shi Gaskin picked off Tyler Huff — who was in for an injured Julian Calvez — and ran it into the end zone. The Panthers would get called for a block in the back — erasing a 42-yard touchdown. The Panthers would take their 7-0 lead into the half.

Dr. Phillips would open up scoring in the second half, when Brandon Fields would cap off a 55-yard drive with a 6-yard touchdown run with 3:58 left in the third quarter. The extra point would make it 14-0.

Just before the end of the third quarter, the Warriors would see their first real signs of life, as Joey Stravato snagged his second interception of the game — setting the Warriors up at the 36-yard line. A few minutes into the fourth would see Terrell Walden II tear through the

Down 27-7 with 10 minutes left in the game, the Ocoee Knights scored 23 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to beat the Lake Nona Lions 30-27.

“I can’t say enough about what they did,“ said Ocoee Head Coach Aaron Sheppard. “We needed a tough, gritty game.

They needed to be woken up a little bit. Lake Nona did a good job.”

After the Lions (2-1) scored two touchdowns in the second half to extend their lead to 27-7, the Knights were finally able to score for the first time since their opening drive on a touchdown pass from Nick Wright to Dexter Rentz with 9:05 left in the game.

Down 27-14, the Knights (3-0) were having trouble stopping the Lions as they were driving down the field and looking to put the game away. Then, with 4:42 left in the fourth quarter, Lovie Jenkins intercepted a pass and ran it back 77 yards to cut Lake Nona’s lead to 27-22 after a successful two-point conversion.

Following a key stop, Ocoee got the ball back with just under two minutes left in the game.

Wright would then connect with Rentz once again, this time for a 27-yard touchdown to give the Knights a 30-27 lead with 27 seconds left in the game.

The 3-0 start is just the second time it has happened in school history.

Ocoee will look to stay undefeated this Friday, Sept. 13, when they host Apopka.

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WEEK PREVIEW n WINDERMERE PREP (1-2) AT CFCA (0-3) CFCA (0-3) continues its tough road through the first part of the season, as the Eagles play host to Windermere Prep (1-2) this Friday. Both teams are coming off of Saturday games thanks to the threat of Hurricane Dorian, and both are looking to rebound from big losses. While CFCA fell 35-0 to Mount Dora and is still in search of its first win, the Lakers are looking to get back to .500 after a 38-14 loss to Master’s Academy. n NORTHSIDE CHRISTIAN (3-0) AT FOUNDATION ACADEMY (2-1) Foundation Academy (2-1) has found its footing since a loss in the opening weekend of the season, and now it faces one of its toughest opponents to date.

Northside Christian comes into Friday’s affair a perfect 3-0, which is largely thanks to the superb play of senior quarterback Quaid Gardner — who has picked up 486 yards and six touchdowns through the air, and 173 yards and two touchdowns on the ground through just three games. Meanwhile, running back Tre’quan Hilton has led the way on the ground with 372 rushing yards and seven touchdowns. n OCALA CHRISTIAN (0-2) AT LEGACY CHARTER (3-0) Legacy Charter (3-0) looks to keep its perfect season going as it welcomes Ocala Christian to Ocoee Bulldogs Field this Friday.

The Eagles are coming off a scrappy win over Santa Fe that saw them use a balanced offense/defense that helped give the Eagles their third win of the season. Behind the leadership of senior quarterback Jacob Worley, running backs like Jaden Oyola and receivers like Eli Post, expect the Eagles to blitzkrieg a Crusaders’ defense that has given up 74 points in just two games. n APOPKA (1-0) AT OCOEE (3-0) Ocoee (3-0) kicked off the metaphorical “murderer’s row” section of its schedule, as the Knights played back-to-backto-back games against some of the toughest competition in the area. After a big game against Lake Nona on Monday night, the Knights will turn right back around as they host Apopka in yet another huge matchup. The Blue Darters (1-0) are coming off of a bye in Week 2, which followed up a win over Coral Gables to start the season. n EVANS (2-0) AT WEST ORANGE (1-2) Just like Ocoee, West Orange (1-2) will be playing its second game in a week following a a close 14-7 loss to rival Dr. Phillips Monday. This Friday, the Warriors will take on Evans (2-0), who is coming off a bye week.

Evans’ record is a bit misleading though, as the Trojans saw back-to-back blowout wins over struggling opponents in Freedom and Cypress Creek — meaning the Warriors will be the Trojans first real test of the season.

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