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Winter Garden welcomes new police chief Steve Graham recently took over the department after former Chief George Brennan retired in June.

DANIELLE HENDRIX BLACK TIE EDITOR

There’s a new chief at the helm of the Winter Garden Police Department.

City commissioners voted unanimously Aug. 23 to promote Steve Graham to Winter Garden’s chief of police. He iniSEE GRAHAM PAGE 8

YOUR TOWN DONATE TO DIAPER DRIVE

Second Chance Resource Center is in need of diapers to be given to singleparent families in the area.

The organization’s wish list includes diapers sizes Newborn to 6, Pull-Ups and wipes, as well as baby and toddler foods and Enfamil and Similac formula.

Monetary donations are accepted, too; $20 buys diapers for four babies.

Second Chance is located at 1041 Crown Park Circle, Winter Garden.

For information on donating, call (407) 656-7055.

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When lightning strikes near the end of the school day in Orange County, nearby schools enter a lockdown known as the 30/30. In West Orange, the lockdowns have caused significant delays in dismissal and wreaked havoc on bus schedules.

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The city’s Public Works Department began milling and resurfacing several roadways in early September.

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Ocoee is set to begin work on several roadways, including Bluford and Orlando avenues, and Maguire, Tomyn, Marshall Farms and Story roads.

The roadwork is part of the city’s Capital Improvements Street Resurfacing Program.

Milling and resurfacing will take place during September and October with most of the SEE OCOEE PAGE 8

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FOOTBALL West Orange High reclaims Ole Orange Crate from DP. SEE PAGE 19.

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GENETIC GENEALOGY 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Learn how DNA test results can help to confirm, extend and deepen your genealogical research. Each session will focus on specific chapters from the book “Genetic Genealogy in Practice,” by Blaine T. Bettinger and Debbie Parker Wayne. Email genealogy@ocls. info to find out how library cardholders can get a copy of the book. This program is a series and requires registration for all four meeting dates. (407) 8357323.

KOOL-AID PLAY 2 p.m Thursday, Sept. 13, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Oh, yeah!

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WEST ORANGE REPUBLICAN WOMEN FEDERATED MEETING 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, at the West Orange Country Club, 3300 West Orange Country Club Drive, Winter Garden. The topic is the movie “America: Imagine the World Without Her,” directed by Dinesh D’Souza and John Sullivan. Buffet served at noon. Cost is $20 for lunch. RSVP at (407) 2305968 or rebeccatmellen@gmail. com. For information, email worw.federated@gmail.com.

WINDERMERE GARDEN CLUB MEETING 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, at Windermere Town Hall, 520 Main St. The Windermere Garden Club starts its new year with guest speaker Tom MacCubbin, horticulturist, author, radio host and retired IFAS extension agent. His presentation will be on plants from his landscape. Coffee and light refreshments. The public is invited, and meetings are not

limited to Windermere residents.

For information, call Peggy at (407) 876-4239 or visit the club’s Facebook page.

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BACK YARD BAND CONCERT 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, at the Centennial Plaza, 101 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. The Back Yard Band will be joined by violinist Jennie Landau for a fun time in downtown Winter Garden. (407) 656-4111.

WIND DOWN SOCIAL 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, at the Oakland Manor House, 600 N. Tubb St., Oakland. Experience a magical evening at the boutique bed-and-breakfast inn.

Attendees can take a friend, a small plate or snack to share, their own adult beverages and a musical instrument. The inn will provide light snacks, tea, coffee and music. Guests are asked to make a donation of $10 to $15.

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COUNTY HOUSEHOLD ITEM REPAIR EVENT 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

15, at Barnett Park, 4801 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando. Orange County is hosting its second free “Don’t Pitch It, Fix It!” event. At the repair workshop, local businesses and “handy” volunteers will offer residents free minor repairs for a variety of household

items, such as clothing, jewelry, electronics, bicycles, watches, eyeglasses and books. Items will be repaired on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no guarantee the item can be fixed.

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CRUZ N CAR SHOW 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, along Plant Street in downtown Winter Garden. Check out vintage cars and trucks, or enter your own for a chance to win prizes. (407) 656-4111.

ENCAUSTIC WAX ABSTRACT WORKSHOP 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at the SoBo Art Gallery, 127 S. Boyd St., Winter Garden. The Winter Garden Art Association is hosting this workshop, in which Jann Visser will guide participants in creating an Encaustic abstract.

The finished piece will be coated with a layer of golden shellac for a burst-bubble effect on the wax. Supplies are provided, but participants must take an apron, hairdryer and heat gun if they have them. Cost is $60 for members, $80 for others. Reserve space at wgart.org/events or call (407) 347-7996.

GARDEN CONCERT SERIES: BRIAN SMALLEY 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at the Winter Garden Heritage, 21 E. Plant St. Smalley combines covers from artists such as Jerry

Reed, the Grateful Dead, Bob Marley, Chet Atkins and Peter Rowan with original pieces and borrows from folksy, flat picking and new-grass guitar styles.

Reservations are available for $20 at the heritage offices or by calling (407) 656-3244. Admission includes the concert, a glass of wine and a chance to speak with the artist. All proceeds benefit the museums and programs of the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation.

LIBRARY ESCAPE ROOM 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Can you discover all of the clues hidden by the wacky librarian? Use your best detective skills to find the hidden treasure. Recommended for upper elementary. Registration required at (407) 835-7323.

MATTHEW’S HOPE OPEN HOUSE 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

15, at Matthew’s Hope’s new location, 611 Business Park Blvd., Suite 101, off Story Road in Winter Garden. Stop by for refreshments and tours of the administrative office, social worker’s office, pantries and Hope Chest workshop, as well as the Firm Foundation Preschool and Ninth Street Outreach Center. (407) 905-9500.

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A successful run Ocoee resident Delloreen Ennis is a retired, decorated hurdling athlete who has competed in three Olympics and four World Championships.

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ou could say Delloreen Ennis’ track career began when she headed to Abilene Christian University on a full track scholarship in 1995.

But for Ennis, an Ocoee resident and native of Jamaica, her love of running truly started when she was a child growing up in Jamaica, racing her friends to the shop to get groceries for their parents.

Ennis, 43, is a retired hurdling athlete who has competed in three Olympic Games and four World Championships. Additionally, she’s the only athlete to win all eight short-hurdle NCAA titles — 55-meter indoors and 100-meter outdoors, four times each — in a career.

Now, five years into retirement, Ennis has channeled her passion into a new role as a recreational specialist for Orange County.

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Ennis was born and raised in Jamaica, and she and her friends constantly turned running errands for their parents into competitions.

“Growing up in my country we pretty much ran to most places,” she said. “It’s fun for us, and the kids have competitions where we’d try to run to see who could make it to the shop (and back) the fastest. That’s how it started — running places, getting together with the kids at the time in our district and just having fun. We played soccer, we ran around, just different stuff.”

Her love of running grew as she transitioned from middle to high school in Jamaica. Coaches at the high school saw her talent and pushed her to work hard and improve at her craft. The fruits of her labor were rewarded with a full track scholarship to ACU in 1995. It was the first time she left home, and she spent a lot of time there in Texas during her career.

“My major was business management, and that’s what I got my degree in in four years,” she said. “As track athletes, we normally get an extra year, but I accomplished all of my classes in four years. I was the only one in my family who went to college, as well, so I wanted to make them proud. Being away from home I didn’t want to get caught up and get distracted, so I was very focused and knew what I was up against.”

Her collegiate career was a successful one: She won a total of eight NCAA short-hurdle championships in her four years and also holds the record in the

said. “I (was) always very close to getting a medal, but it’s so devastating, especially at the last one I competed in in Beijing. I was so close to being in second position, but we were all running at that last hurdle to the finish line, and I kind of twisted my body outside the line so I ended up finishing fifth in the final. That was very hard for me, because that was the moment, I was competing really good that year, and I was so close but ended up walking away without a medal.”

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Delloreen Ennis, an Ocoee resident and Orange County recreation specialist, is proud of her accomplishments over her running career.

100-meter hurdle for ACU. After attending the meets, getting exposure and knowing she was successfully competing against top athletes, she saw another opportunity ahead of her — the Olympics.

Ennis went back home to Jamaica and competed in the Olympic trials there, finishing in the top three and punching her ticket to the Olympics three times — Sydney in 2000, Athens in 2004 and Beijing in 2008.

“My first Olympics, I made it

to all my finals, and that was big for me, because you’re competing against the world, but I would finish in fourth (in the final),” she

Aside from the Olympics, Ennis also competed in four World Championships. She won bronze medals in 2007 and 2009 and a silver in 2005.

“It’s all about coming together and competing for your country: When you put on that uniform, you’re very proud to know that you’re out there for your country,” she said.

The training to maintain her body during her professional career was rigorous — sometimes up to five hours a day, seven days a week — but it was worth it.

“It takes a lot of dedication and focus, and a lot of hard work,” she said. “The way my schedule was normally set up in terms of my training regimen, I would get up about 8 a.m. and make sure I had my breakfast, and go to the track around 10 a.m. I would be there until 1 or maybe 2 p.m. some days, because … I had to go to the gym right after that. You’re looking at maybe three to four hours, then getting a massage and getting an ice bath.

“You’re constantly doing something to make sure you’re maintaining your body,” she said.

“You don’t want to risk the injuries, and you try to do maintenance work to prevent that from happening.”

Ennis retired from professional running in 2013 at age 38 after tearing her quadriceps, which required a long recovery process. The injuries begin to take a toll on the body, she said, and most people retire from professional running around age 35.

After her retirement, she moved from Texas to Florida to be closer to friends and family.

Despite barely missing the podium during her three Olympic experiences, Ennis said she is proud of her career.

“I was able to use my talent to get an education, because (I was) able to get a full track scholarship for four years and did not have to pay anything, so that to me was good,” she said. “To top it off (I got to go to) three Olympics. A lot of athletes don’t get that opportunity to represent their country every four years. … I really don’t have any regrets — I miss the traveling and seeing the world — but I walk away knowing I’ve done it all.”

“It’s all about coming together and competing for your country: When you put on that uniform, you’re very proud to know that you’re out there for your country.”

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30/30 DOMINO EFFECT

Any delay caused by a 30/30 at a high school can lead to a domino effect and impact buses that need to travel to elementary schools, and a dismissal delay at an elementary or high school can impact middle schools, which are dismissed last.

According to Bill Wen, senior director of the district’s transportation services, OCPS currently has 888 bus routes, about 135 of which are in the West Orange area. Most buses are assigned three schools per route, and most routes average 15 minutes, he said.

Bridgewater Middle is serviced by 34 buses, all of which make a total of 150 stops.

“Of the 34 buses that service Bridgewater: 31 service Windermere High, three service West Orange High, three service Keene’s Crossing Elementary, seven service Independence Elementary, five service Bay Lake Elementary, and one bus for Windermere Elementary,” Wen said.

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or parents of school-age children in Orange County, few things prompt instant anxiety quite like a thunderstorm rolling into the area near dismissal time.

They know — especially with the particularly storm-heavy start to this school year — those rumbles mean one thing: The 30/30.

The 30/30 is an Orange County Public Schools policy that aims to keep children safe during lightning storms. During a 30/30 lockdown, dismissal is delayed for at least 30 minutes. The lockdown affects everyone — bus riders, car riders, bikers and walkers — and can turn an already-stressful task into a downright debacle.

What’s more, because school buses run routes for all school levels (elementary, middle and high), a 30/30 lockdown at a school level that has earlier dismissal times can disrupt the timing for the remaining routes — even if the storm has passed. Such has been the case in recent weeks at Bridgewater Middle School. In Orange County, middle schools have the latest dismissal time at 3:57 p.m., and Bridgewater parents said recent 30/30 lockdowns at the elementary level have caused significant delays for their children.

“The other day our daughter got home at about 5:30 or 5:40 p.m., and then she had to go straight to tumbling (class), so she had to miss dinner,” said Chad Kalter, a Bridgewater parent. “And they say, ‘Well, you can come pick your child up.’ But you really can’t, because to go pick your child up, you have to go wait in a line that wraps around the school for at least a quarter-mile. So it’s nearly impossible to pick up your kids from that school.”

Kalter said the rule is nonsensical — particularly if its purpose is to ensure student safety. Because of busing policies, Kalter’s daughter walks two-fifths of a mile to the nearest bus stop because his family resides 1.8 miles from Bridgewater. Only students who reside more than two miles from school are eligible for free busing.

“The 30/30 rule really doesn’t make any sense,” he said. “I assume it’s for safety reasons. I understand that, and yet the kids are allowed to walk two miles to school. It seems a bit contradictory to me. It’s a pretty dumb rule. ... The percentage of kids that get struck by lightning has to be less than 1%, but how many kids get hit by cars, and yet we’re making the kids walk two miles to school.

It just seems like a backward pol-

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Although it is known as the Sunshine State, Florida ranks fourth in the nation for lightning flashes behind Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas. In fact, Florida is known as the lightning capital of the United States, because more people are struck and killed by lightning in Florida than any other state. And Central Florida — from Tampa to Titusville — is known as Lightning Alley. According to the National Weather Service, the U.S. has seen 17 lightning-related deaths in 2018 — six of which occurred in Florida.

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Another Bridgewater parent, Tamara Hass, echoed Kalter’s sentiments.

“My son didn’t get home last week until almost 6 p.m.,” Hass said. “When one school goes on a 30/30, even though the schools that do dismissals later aren’t on a 30/30, it pushes all the buses back. So they don’t get home until hours after their designated normal time.

“I realize they’re looking out for the safety of our children, but I think it needs to be revamped,” she said. “And my personal concern is (the district) is worried about them getting home in a storm. But then, if there’s a storm on the way to school, there’s no 30/30 rule in place for that. So it’s OK if the buses pick them up during a storm in the morning, and yet not bring them home.”

Shari Bobinski, an OCPS media representative who also has children attending Bridgewater, said the dismissal problems at Bridgewater are exacerbated by overcrowding. Bridgewater currently has 2,611 students enrolled and a program capacity of 1,040 students.

“They’re over capacity, and they’re going to get relief next year,” she said. “But for now, we have to just deal with the long lines, unfortunately. The school is doing the best that they can to move people through and make the process as painless as possible, but there are a lot of kids there.”

She also urged parents to be patient. Storms are most frequent during the three months of August, September and October, and Bridgewater’s relief school is scheduled to open next year. “(The policy) is 100% for the safety of students and staff,”

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OFFICIAL RULE Under the district’s 30/30 rule, if thunder is heard within 30 seconds of a visible lightning strike, students are not dismissed until 30 minutes have passed. However, if thunder is heard again during that timeframe, the clock resets, and another 30 minutes must pass before the school can begin dismissal.

Orange County Public Schools adopted this policy more than 10 years ago following safety concerns from parents. Similar policies also have been adopted by the school districts in Lake and Seminole counties.

“I can’t remember the school, but there were some concerns because inclement weather would move in very quickly while students were being dismissed,” Bobinski said. “And at that time, we even had an outpouring of parents who were concerned OCPS was just releasing children out into bad weather.”

The district does not track how many 30/30 lockdowns have gone into effect.

Bobinski said. “We know it’s not easy to sit in long lines, but it’s truly for the safety of everyone. …

Unfortunately, the West Orange area is so popular, and it grew so quickly. This is just another one of those situations where we’ve got to just get through the growing pains. But next year, it should be a lot better.”

more often than not, they can expect to wait in long lines.

At Bridgewater, those lines begin well before a parent can even reach the campus, said parent Tamara Hass.

“The line comes out of the school and goes down the road, and that’s why I don’t attempt to

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DISMAL DISMISSALS During a 30/30 lockdown, parents are allowed to come to the school and pick up their children. However, because of the overcrowding at many West Orange schools, this solution also has its drawbacks.

If parents come in to pick up or sign out their child from the school during a 30/30 lockdown,

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even do it,” Hass said. “It’s so long that you’re stuck there forever. I have parents in my neighborhood who have gone to the school to wait in line, and it takes just as long as it would if (their child) had just taken the bus home. The lines are just so long, especially at Bridgewater.”

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Sean O’Neill launched the Facebook group, Winter Garden — Rants, Raves and Reviews, 18 months ago. Story on 13.

ALL FIRED UP Winter Garden single mom Erin Akers has found her passion — firefighting.

West Orange High thespians dish up a spoonful of sugar.

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appelling down the side of a sevenstory building was easy for Erin Akers because she’s not afraid of heights, but confined-spaces training was a bit of a challenge for the Winter Garden resident, who is working toward becoming a firefighter.

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Two former West Orange Wildcats and West Orange Warrior football players competed in a recent SEC game.

Garrett “Juice” Johnson is a wide receiver for the Kentucky Wildcats, and Sean Kelly is a punter for the South Carolina Gamecocks.

With them is Eric Poole, who was one of their coaches during their Wildcats years.

HISPANIC HERITAGE Ocoee is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through Oct. 15. The month recognizes the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States. Motorists traveling on Clarke Road will see festive “Ocoee Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month” pole banners dotting the street.

Viewers can tune in to Ocoee TV to watch a fourpart series titled “Latino Americans: The 500-Year Legacy that Shaped a Nation.” The show will air at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays on Channel 493, Bright House Networks.

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Erin Akers is nearly finished with her firefighting training, and then she’s hoping to get a position with a local fire department. She and her 6-year-old son, Liam, live in Winter Garden.

Parker Boudreaux chooses Notre Dame — much to the delight of longtime supporters of his school.

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Car-show organizers search for new sponsor The Sept. 19 Cruz-N-Car Show in downtown Winter Garden might have been the last.

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Meagan Galamback is in charge of 14 preschoolers at Firm Foundation Preschool.

anyone who is interested in volunteering to contact me directly and I can find out what areas of interest our volunteer has and how our program can best utilize our volunteer.”

Galamback can be reached at Meagan@matthewshopeministries.org.

“Working with Matthew’s Hope Ministries allows me to serve my community and also share God with these children and their families every day,” she said. “These children get to witness first-hand what it means to be called disciples of God. These children will learn of God’s love for them and also share it with each other, as we are a school family.”

Fourteen preschoolers currently are enrolled at the school; there is room for two more children ages 3 to 6. The preschool, at 740 Ninth St, Winter Garden, is open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The preschool program is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with extended-care hours from 7 to 9 a.m. and 2 to 6 p.m.

Galamback has nine years of experience working in an earlychildhood preschool environment, with eight of those as a preschool director.

She and her husband live in Winter Garden with their two children, ages 13 and 10.

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The longstanding sponsorship of the show from the Winter Garden Merchants Association ended recently, based on cost increases that caused the association to lose money with the show each

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Matthew’s Hope is hosting an open house of its new headquarters and the Matthew’s Hope Chest Workshop, at 611 Business Park Blvd., as well as the Firm Foundation Preschool and Ninth Street Outreach Center, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15.

In addition, the Hope Chest will hold a moving and inventory-reduction sale of used wood furniture, new oldstock plumbing and lighting fixtures, new household décor and more. The sale begins at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15.

Donations can be dropped off at the new offices. Target and Walmart gift cards also are welcome. For information, call (407) 905-9500.

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Firm Foundation Preschool is starting the new school year with a new director. Meagan Galamback was hired Aug. 1 to replace Ginger Allen, who left to pursue another job opportunity.

“To be able to influence a child in their first experiences of learning and help these children build the foundations of learning is why I choose to not only be an early childhood educator but also a director for this preschool program,” Galamback said.

Firm Foundation Preschool is operated by the Matthew’s Hope homeless ministry.

“Working in early childhood is my passion, and it takes a special person with a special commitment to providing a healthy learning environment where children can come every day and receive the best preschool education regardless of their families’ financial status,” she said.

Her days are filled with “aha!” moments, she said, and it’s gratifying to hear a student go from saying, “I can’t,” to, “I did it!”

Learning takes place every day, and that is supported by community visitors scheduled throughout the school year, including firefighters, petting-farm representatives and guest readers. Volunteers are encouraged, too.

“Volunteers are a very valued asset to our classroom and the Matthew’s Hope program,” Galamback said. “I encourage

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The driver was alert and coherent, according to the officer. The driver explained the two women in the vehicle were taking “dab” hits, which refers to hashish oil.

The rear passenger handed over a mouthpiece containing hashish oil residue and was arrested and charged with possession. A juvenile who also was present at the scene was released to her mother.

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Drug possession. At 1 a.m., an officer on traffic patrol clocked a BMW traveling 54 mph in a 35-mph speed zone. The officer conducted a traffic stop and immediately detected the odor of cannabis while speaking with the driver. While the officer ran the driver’s license through dispatch, he saw the driver reach up and put something in the vehicle’s sunroof, which was discovered to be a bag containing cannabis. The man was arrested and charged with possession of cannabis.

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The officer ran the tag through dispatch, which advised the vehicle’s registration had expired in late July. The officer conducted a traffic stop to question the driver, who stated he hadn’t renewed his registration because he had to pay past-due tolls but hasn’t had the money. The officer then asked if he could search the vehicle, but the driver refused. The officer then requested a K9 officer, who performed an air sniff and alerted the officers to the potential presence of drugs. During the resulting vehicle search, the officer found a wallet containing several clear plastic baggies with methamphetamine and heroin residue, as well as a backpack containing drug paraphernalia.

The driver, who had been placed in handcuffs, then complained of wrist pain. At that point, the officer noticed a large bulge in one of the driver’s socks, the source of which was another baggy containing methamphetamine. The driver was charged with possession of illegal narcotics.

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The driver reportedly slurred his speech and struggled to keep his head straight while conversing with the officers. He nearly fell down when attempting to exit his vehicle to perform a field-sobriety exercise. The driver struggled to perform the exercises and was asked to stop, because he could not maintain his balance and nearly fell several times. The driver was arrested and charged with a DUI.

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Raising funds for ‘brighter days’ Ms. Bee’s is holding a fundraiser throughout September, and proceeds will benefit childhood cancer research.

Aven was 3 when her parents discovered an abnormal growth in her chest in March 2014. It was actually a tumor — an aggressive form of soft-tissue cancer — and her entire major pectoral muscle was removed at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.

Following 42 weeks of chemotherapy, Aven endured 20 days of proton radiation therapy. Team Aven was born, and this aided not only the little girl and her family but also more than 20 others undergoing treatment for pediatric cancers at APH. From this, the Cranes established a 501(c)3, Brighter Days Childhood Cancer Organization.

Aven is in remission, but her parents worry about the longlasting effects of the cancer treatments.

“Most people aren’t aware that less than 4% goes to funding research for all childhood cancers combined,” Steinhauer said.

“A lot of families have to do cookie drives and fundraisers just to raise money for research.”

At Brighter Days, a percentage of donations and funds goes to financially aiding families at Arnold Palmer with donations of gas cards and gift cards for food.

Another percentage goes into the Brighter Day childhood cancer research fund.

“Awareness is everything,” Steinhauer said. “Without awareness, there’s no funding.”

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For the month of September, the downtown Winter Garden shop is giving a portion of the proceeds of anything with a gold ribbon to the nonprofit Brighter Days Childhood Cancer. One hundred percent of the sales from the special Aven’s No s’MORE Cancer mix — which contains popcorn, marshmallows, graham crackers, drizzled chocolate and gold-brushed Hershey bars — will be donated, as well.

Chocolate ribbons wrapped in gold are for sale, too. For a quarter, shoppers can get a giant goldcolored gumball out of the gum machine.

Heidi Steinhauer, a Ms. Bee’s employee, presented the idea to owner Belinda Wilson last year, and after a monthlong fundraiser, the shop was able to give thousands of dollars to Brighter Days. Steinhauer and Suzi Crane, Aven’s mother, have been lifelong friends.

This year’s goal is to donate even more to Brighter Days.

The Brighter Days program was started by Aven Crane, a childhood cancer survivor, and her parents, Johnny and Suzi Crane, as a way of giving back to the community.

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work being done at night.

Single-lane closures are anticipated, but city officials do not plan on adding any detours. The first project, which was just completed, began with Geneva Street from Maguire Road to Bluford Avenue, and construction on Story Road from Maguire to State Road 429 began Sept. 6.

The city is working with Orlando Paving Company for all the projects with the exception of Bluford Avenue Phase 2 project, which will be completed by Oelrich Construction Inc., said Ocoee City Engineer Richard Campanale.

The timeline for the projects, which are tentative based on weather conditions, are as follows: n Geneva Street from Maguire Road to Bluford Avenue. This project is complete; construction began Wednesday, Sept. 5. n Story Road from Maguire to State Road 429. Construction began Thursday, Sept. 6. n Orlando Avenue/White Road from Bluford Avenue to Clarke Road and White Road east of the Clarke Road intersection. Construction is anticipated to begin the week of Sept. 10. n Tomyn Road from Maguire Road to western city limits. Construction should begin Sept. 24. n Malcolm Road area and Tiger Minor Park combined. Construction to start the week of Oct. 8. n Marshall Farms Road from Maguire Road to Colonial Drive.

Construction to begin the week of Oct. 15. n Bluford Avenue (Phase 2).

Roadway to be completed by Oct. 28. Full project completion is expected by Dec. 30.

Campanale said the city also is working with Orange County on a joint agreement for the design and

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PROJECT COSTS n Geneva Street from Maguire Road to Bluford Avenue: $36,478 n Story Road from Maguire Road to State Road 429: $137,500 n Orlando Avenue/White Road from Bluford to Clarke Road: $290,054 n Tomyn Road from Maguire Road to city limits: $270,271 n Malcolm Road residential area: $65,298 n Tiger Minor Park parking area: $28,931 n Marshall Farm Road from Maguire Road to Colonial Drive: $288,465 n Bluford Ave Phase 2 from Delaware to Silver Star Road Streetscape - $5,670,000 n Utilities - $4,140,000

FUTURE PROJECTS The city also has proposed funding for four other milling and resurfacing projects in the 2018-19 city budget. n Kissimmee Avenue from Maguire Road to Ohio Street is budgeted for $31,500. n Ocoee Crown Point Parkway from Ocoee-Apopka Road east to the high school roundabout is budgeted for $141,892. n Delaware Street and Cumberland Avenue is budgeted for $46,263. n The Hammocks subdivision is budgeted for $239,815.

construction of left-turn lanes at the Fullers Cross and OcoeeApopka Road intersection, and road surveys are currently taking place for the roadwork pertaining to the downtown Ocoee revitalization project.

“Concerning the downtown master plan, roads are being surveyed and 30% design plan phases are being reviewed,” he said. “Oakland (Avenue Reconstruction) will be the first project to move forward. (We’re) having construction start as soon as the fall of 2019, (because) there is no right-of-way acquisition required.”

CORRECTION In the Sept. 6 edition of the West Orange Times & Observer, a frontpage story misidentified the location of a proposed Ocoee bed and breakfast as the historic Withers-Maguire House. The proposal is for the home at 2 N. Bluford Ave., known as the Maguire House. We regret the error.

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tially came aboard as deputy chief in January 2017.

From 2004 until this summer, former Chief George Brennan had the leading role. He announced his retirement earlier this year and worked his last day in office June 29.

“I had met (Brennan) before and he did wonderful things here,” Graham said. “He brought in a lot of technology and brought this place a long way. … I didn’t expect the opportunity (to become chief) to come as quick as it did, and it’s not automatic that I’d get the top position — because the city does have the option to advertise and make it competitive — but I guess they saw enough in me that they were willing to give me a shot at the top seat.”

Graham, 61, has 40 years of experience in law enforcement.

It was something he knew he wanted to pursue after taking a few elective college classes. At the time, the agency he went to work for wouldn’t hire until age 21. Graham took the test on his 21st birthday.

Born in Gainesville, Graham was raised in South Florida and began his college education at the University of Florida before moving back home and completing his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice at Florida Atlantic University. He began working in law enforcement in 1978 in Boynton Beach while simultaneously working on his degree.

“I was anxious to get into law enforcement,” he said. “It took me quite a while, because that was before the internet and online classes, so I had to trade away my shifts so I could go to class. … A prior chief I worked for in Boynton encouraged me to finish college with my master’s degree from Lynn University. He also encouraged me to get more education, so I went to the command officer school at Broward Community College (and finished) a 10-week commander’s course. I also had the chance to go to the FBI Academy in Quantico.

“After I got the education, I focused on possibly being the leader of an agency and worked my way up to assistant chief and retired from that agency,” he said.

“I had a chance to do a lot of fun

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things like working with K9s, being on SWAT team and a SWAT team commander, and working on the tactical unit and undercover narcotics briefly. I got to do and experience a lot throughout my career.”

In 2005, he moved to Central Florida to take the job as chief of police in Clermont, where he stayed until resigning in 2011 to work for the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. In January 2019, he will have two years under his belt here in Winter Garden. “(Brennan’s) last day was June 29, so I’ve been running the department since the last (commission) meeting when they confirmed the appointment,” Graham said. “He’s done more with this agency than most agencies this size are capable of doing. He initiated many programs. There’s more outreach in the community from this agency than a lot of others our size.”

Moving forward, Graham is preparing the agency to begin assigning roles for school resource officers to help Orange County Public Schools in carrying out new legislation requiring that each school have one school resource officer. He also is excited to help his staff develop to its fullest potential as the department and city expand.

“It’s been a great experience getting to know the staff at this police department, and I may be biased, but I think we’re second to none with talent and exper-

BRENNAN SERVED W.G. FOR 23 YEARS George Brennan was hired in 2004 to succeed Jimmie Yawn, the police chief for 23 years. He had previously served as chief of police of Deerfield Beach.

He was hired from a field of 40 applications during a statewide search.

Brennan had impressive skills in community policing, which attributed to his being hired in Winter Garden. He had come highly recommended from Deerfield Beach city commissioners, city employees and fellow police officers.

Brennan grew the Winter Garden Police Department and made many improvements in his 14 years as chief. His retirement was official in June.

tise on board,” he said. “They go the extra mile to make sure every case is investigated fully. We do have a lot of talented individuals here, and the depth of experience is pretty deep here. We have a wealth of experience on board, and sometimes that’s hard to put a quantitative measure on. ... I admire the staff that’s here, and the chance to come into a leadership role here is probably a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity.”

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’ll admit: When spring melted into summer, and the Black Tie world went dormant for a couple of months, I didn’t quite know what to do with my weekends.

I had grown accustomed to taking a couple of weekdays and turning them into my own version of a weekend. I know that come September, Fridays and Saturdays are for rifling through dresses in my closet, charging up my camera and picking a lipstick color — which, of course, is the hardest part.

That said, summer is behind us, and it’s time to dig into your own closets, finalize your social calendar and gear up for a host of fall philanthropies and grand galas.

We launched our Black Tie section one year ago, and it’s been a lot of things — exciting, busy and a bit chaotic — but also quite rewarding. There have been late nights and hectic nights, going to three events in the span of a few hours and promptly editing and uploading photos. We’ve had our share of camera malfunctions, blue-ink pens exploding on our hands, blisters from new, highheeled sandals — Black Tie reporter Harry Sayer is exempt from that one — getting stuck in traffic jams and even getting event dates mixed up.

With any new territory comes some uncertainty, and this time last year, we were bracing for the unknown. How would our communities react to this type of coverage? How would people in the Central Florida social scene view us and our efforts to deliver comprehensive, interesting and fun coverage of the events they hold dear to their hearts?

But, to our delight, the social scene has embraced us just as they do the organizations and philanthropies they care so much about. Members of our communities enjoy seeing friends, family and even themselves in the photos we post.

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Hope & Help Foundation Executive Director Lisa Barr and her friends were ready for a great time.

Tropical paradise The party featured plenty of bright and colorful costumes.

Nick Romeo, Scott Evans and Jeff Fleet were dressed to impress.

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he Hope & Help Foundation put on a wild and vibrant show during its Mystic Island Gala Saturday, Sept. 8, at the Rosen Centre Hotel.

Guests donned their most tropical attire and bid on gifts at the silent auction before settling down for the main attraction — an intricate performance.

Hope & Help recently started its Healthy Choices campaign, a five-year initiative to raise $5 million to promote health.

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Brion Clark, Raquel Luciano, Maribel Cuartas and Tirrell Wilkerson were ready to party.

A couple of vacationing stilt-walkers wandered into the gala.

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galas, balls and other amazing fundraisers a reality: thank you. To those who call or email to invite us to cover an event: thank you. And to anyone who has ever given us some encouraging words, interacted with us on social media, read our stories and clicked through our galleries: thank you. We’re a year in, but we’re just getting started.

Heading into a new season, you can continue to expect seeing some of our current initiatives.

Harry will continue his entertaining Harry’s Styles fashion column, and I will keep bringing your monthly Causing An Effect philanthropic spotlight.

You also can expect more profiles on the people behind the scenes of these events, features on organizations making a difference and stories from people whose lives have been changed by one of their missions. Additionally, we’ll keep you updated on upcoming events and offer a glimpse into some of them.

If you don’t follow us on Facebook at “Black Tie - Orange Observer” and on Instagram at “orangeisthenewblacktie” already, be sure to do so. You’ll be the first to see new photos, a weekly event agenda and even video clips from your favorite events.

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Guests were delighted to see celebrity impersonators dressed as Cher, Marilyn Monroe, Madonna and Frank Sinatra, and perused dozens of auction items while enjoying cocktails. The main program included entertainment from FREE DAPS and DJ Jazzy Jeff, as well as testimonials from families the foundation has helped.

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Brian Smalley will be bringing his brand of American roots music to the Winter Garden Heritage Museum.

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Growing up in a military family, Brian Smalley never had a true home. By the time he turned 18, he had moved 22 different times.

The transient nature of his childhood made it hard for Smalley to make friends, but there was always one thing that offered him a release: his guitar.

“I was 9 years old when I picked up the guitar,” said Smalley, now 55. “It’s been a long love affair with the guitar.”

Smalley will be performing from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

15, at the Winter Garden Heritage Museum, 21 E. Plant St. Reservations to the event are available $20 at any of the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation offices or by calling (407) 656-3244. Admission to the concert also includes a glass of wine and a chance to speak with Smalley. Proceeds of the concert benefit the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation’s museum and programs.

Smalley plays American roots music and cites Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed and Tommy Emmanuel, among many other musicians, as influences. “(American roots) is a real large

umbrella,” Smalley said. “I like any kind of music that’s melodic … that encompasses every style of music.

Smalley said although he also sings, he’ll only “sing just so I have an excuse to play the guitar.” He enjoys playing the guitar because of its versatility.

“What I like about the instrument is that you can get melody and an alternate melody going at the same time, you can get a little bass behind it (and) get other elements going on.”

Music runs in Smalley’s family.

His father played the accordion, his brother played the piano, and his son is a vocalist. Smalley started off with the piano at age 5 but didn’t enjoy it. In addition to the guitar and piano, Smalley also can play the trombone and banjo.

“I was required to play, so my influences, whether I liked it or not … were classical musicians,” Smalley said. “I think that’s where the melodic (musical) necessity comes for me.”

Eventually, Smalley convinced his parents to let him try the guitar. He took guitar lessons about a year before he opted to teach himself how to play. He also learned from a few friends throughout his life. Today, he continues to learn more about playing the guitar through the internet.

“What’s great now is the inter-

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net,” he said. “You can go on YouTube and … learn anything. You can go on the web and just find anything you’d want to play.”

Smalley added he enjoys studying music using websites like YouTube, because he can pause whatever he’s watching to closely study the video.

“I’m old, so new tricks are real hard for me,” Smalley said.

Common themes in many of Smalley’s songs are travel and being on the move — a nod to his early years with his family. “(The moving) sucked, but …

I got to see a lot of the country,” Smalley said. “One thing you’ll notice in my music — there’s a heavy influence on traveling. The songs are about moving places

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and going places.”

Smalley added that although he’s settled in his home in Apopka, he still likes to travel.

“I always tell people, ‘My life is simple,’” he said. “I either play guitar or I get in the car, go somewhere and play guitar.”

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The home at 7272 Desert Mandarin St., Winter Garden, sold Sept. 3, for $332,120. Built in 2018, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,605 square feet of living area.

The price per square foot is $127.49.

The home at 7207 Summerlake Groves St., Winter Garden, sold Sept. 4, for $316,990. Built in 2018, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,150 square feet of living area.

The price per square foot is $147.44.

INDEPENDENCE/ SIGNATURE LAKES

The home at 6243 Point Hancock Drive, Winter Garden, sold Sept.

7, for $310,000. Built in 2011, it has three bedrooms, two baths

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and 1,840 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $168.48.

The townhouse at 14412 Pleach St., Winter Garden, sold Sept.

7, for $236,500. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 1,516 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $156.

The townhouse at 14054 Avenue of the Groves, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 4, for $233,500. Built in 2011, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,472 square feet of living area.

The price per square foot is $158.63.

LAKEVIEW POINTE

The home at 7295 Twilight Bay Drive, Winter Garden, sold Sept.

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The home at 15143 Shonan Gold Drive, Winter Garden, sold Sept.

5, for $572,960. Built in 2017, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 3,950 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $145.05.

The home at 14936 Etowah St., Winter Garden, sold Sept. 1, for $504,620. Built in 2018, it has four bedrooms, two-andone-half baths and 2,870 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $175.83.

PANTHER VIEW

The home at 14897 Winter Stay Drive, Winter Garden, sold Sept.

3, for $482,465. Built in 2018, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 3,791 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $127.27.

SUMMERLAKE

The home at 15318 Southern Martin St., Winter Garden, sold Sept. 2, for $379,230. Built in 2018, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,916 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $197.93.

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WINTERS LANDING

The home at 400 Macchi Ave., Oakland, sold Sept. 5, for $415,000. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 3,454 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $120.15.

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The home at 2397 Cliffdale St., Ocoee, sold Sept. 7, for $280,000. Built in 1995, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,770 square feet of living area.

The price per square foot is $158.19.

FOREST RIDGE

The home at 479 Basking Ridge Court, Ocoee, sold Sept. 3, for $225,000. Built in 2004, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,479 square feet of living area.

The price per square foot is $152.13.

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The home at 6765 Lumberjack Lane, Ocoee, sold Sept. 7, for $225,000. Built in 1991, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,603 square feet of living area.

The price per square foot is $140.36.

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The home at 534 Saddell Bay Loop, Ocoee, sold Sept. 6, for $288,900. Built in 1996, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,861 square feet of living area.

The price per square foot is $155.24.

n SUMMERLAKE. The home at 7705 Green Mountain Way, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 2, for $1,192,855. Built in 2018, it has five bedrooms, fiveand-one-half baths, a pool and 5,572 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $214.08.

WESTYN BAY

The home at 2451 Orsota Circle, Ocoee, sold Sept. 6, for $370,000. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,034 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $121.95.

WATERLEIGH

The home at 8517 Bayview Crossing Drive, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 5, for $350,000. Built in 2017, it has three bedrooms, twoand-one-half baths and 2,348 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $149.06.

n HICKORY HAMMOCK. The home at 15799 Turkey Island Circle, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 7, for $1,119,885. Built in 2018, it has four bedrooms, fiveand-one-half baths and 4,387 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $255.27.

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The home at 16957 Arrowhead Blvd., Winter Garden, sold Sept.

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CROWN POINT SPRINGS

The home at 1019 Spring Loop Way, Winter Garden, sold Sept.

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The home at 14061 Jomatt Loop, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 1, for $480,000. Built in 2018, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 3,221 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $149.02.

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DANIELS LANDING

The townhouse at 13340 Harbor Shore Lane, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 4, for $183,500. Built in 2005, it has two bedrooms, twoand-one-half baths and 1,293 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $141.92.

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN

The home at 550 W. Plant St., Winter Garden, sold Sept. 5, for $435,000. Built in 2006, it has six bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 2,636 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $165.02.

The home at 800 Pine St., Winter Garden, sold Sept. 4, for $163,000. Built in 1999, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,308 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $124.62.

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The home at 344 Eron Way, No. 12, Winter Garden, sold Sept.

5, for $89,000. Built in 1987, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 840 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $105.95.

VILLAS AT TUCKER OAKS

The townhouse at 1437 Scarlet Oak Loop, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 5, for $235,000. Built in 2014, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,720 square feet of living area.

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MILLARD YVON “WES” HARDY

Millard “Wes” Yvon Hardy passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018, at the age of 83, in northeast Tennessee. Born in Arab, Alabama, to Elbert and Ada (Fleming) Hardy on March 31, 1935, he was the eighth of nine children.

Millard “Wes” was preceded in death by his parents, Elbert and Ada Hardy; his brothers, Fonda Hardy, Alvis Dalton Hardy and Billy Ray Hardy; and his sister, Etna Howard; his wife, Joan, in 2012; a newborn baby, Brenda Lee; his great-grandson, Brendan Hardy (a newborn); and many friends and relatives.

Wes is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Twyla Gaye Hardy Wallace (Earl E. Wallace), Emlenton Pennsylvania, Lori Yvonne Hill (Charles S. Hill), at home in Telford, Tennessee, Kimberly Renee Hardy, of Church Hill, Tennessee; his sisters, Etha Hall and Elaine Creech of Winter Garden, Florida, and sister, Chloe Thornton, and brother, James (Marcie), of Ocoee, Florida; his grandchildren, Brandon Wesley Hardy (Heather Mahan Hardy), Paige Renee Hardy, Alexis Jordan Hill, Erica Tyler Hill and Sydney Lang Hill; and his great-grandson, Jordan Hardy (adopted child of Brandon and Heather Hardy). Wes leaves behind a large number relatives and friends who loved him throughout his long life.

Millard moved to Ocoee, Florida, as a child. He left school at the age of 17. Soon after, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, where he was given the nickname “Wes.” After honorably serving, he returned to Ocoee with his new wife and first baby girl.

He later went on to complete his

high school diploma and attended college classes while working for Martin Marietta.

In 1968, he moved with his family to the Pocono Mountains and lived in Shawnee-on-the-Delaware, Pennsylvania. He worked construction jobs and equipment sales until he secured a job as manager of an old-fashioned little general store in Shawnee. It was an idyllic life, with his family home adjacent to the store, where he could be a constant figure in his children’s lives.

The perks of the job included membership of the Shawnee Inn’s amenities. While he was the store manager, he also was the Assistant Postmaster in the attached post office and the Commissioner of Weights and Measures in his county and a volunteer firefighter in Shawnee.

He never seemed to tire or complain about providing for his family or contributing to his community.

When the store was sold in 1975, Wes moved the family back to Florida, where he worked for his sister and brother-in-law (Elaine and “Cooter” Creech) in their wholesale plant greenhouse business. A year later, he was offered a promising position by his sisterin-law’s new husband (Laurel and Dennis St Germain).

He accepted the position of Sales Manager for I&I Sling Co. and moved the family to Wilmington,

Delaware. He enjoyed the travel and friendships made in this position until his retirement in 2005.

Soon after, he sold his property in Landenberg, Pennsylvania, and bought a log home in Telford, Tennessee.

Millard “Wes” married Joan Melva Langille in 1958 in Glenolden, Pennsylvania while serving in the Air Force and stationed in Dover, Delaware. They were happily married for 53 years. They were longtime members and thirdgrade Sunday school teachers at Ogletown Baptist Church in Newark, Delaware.

After moving to Tennessee, they became members of New Salem Baptist Church, in Limestone, Tennessee. Wes was a member of the Lions Club.

He enjoyed board games, playing cards, fishing, wood crafts, gardening and an occasional golf game. He was always active and liked to learn new things about the world. He was an avid reader of National Geographic and the daily newspaper, always keeping his mind and body busy.

He was a loving caregiver to his wife during her illnesses.

A Remembrance and Celebration will be held from 2 to 4 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in the fellowship hall of Starke Lake Baptist Church, 611 West Ave., Ocoee, FL 34761. The family will be greeting friends and relatives.

A private burial will follow at a later date, where he will join his wife, Joan, at New Salem Baptist Church cemetery in Limestone, Tennessee.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to New Salem Baptist Church, 421 Lester Snapp Road, Limestone, TN 37681.

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More than 20 years removed from an accident that cost him his left leg — and nearly his life — Kevin Valentine is committed to helping others, whether as the lead pastor for Kensington Orlando or in his new role as the head coach of the West Orange boys golf team.

evin Valentine awoke in a hospital bed on Christmas Day in 1997 with his wife and a doctor standing nearby, having a conversation.

Of course, he did not know in that moment he was in a hospital bed, or why his wife, Melissa, and the doctor were talking at length about a man who had lost his leg.

“I’m listening to them, and I start feeling sorry for this guy — and I have no idea why my wife is so interested in this guy who lost his leg,” he said.

“Then it hits me. I’m in a hospital bed.

I think they’re talking about me.”

Kevin, who had just come out of a 10-day coma, interjected into the conversation to ask if they were talking about him. And if the silence that followed didn’t fully confirm his suspicion, then what he saw when he looked toward the end of the hospital bed did.

“I looked down and where my left foot is supposed to be is just undisturbed bed,” he said.

That was more than two decades ago, and a lot has happened for Kevin since then. He is the lead pastor at Kensington Church Orlando, which meets at Windermere Prep in Horizon West, and the team chaplain for the Orlando Magic. Most recently, he became the head coach for the boys golf team at West Orange High School.

A lot has happened since that cold night in Michigan, but the impact it has had on his story — and his faith — has endured.

The West Orange volleyball team has raced out to an undefeated start to the season — the Warriors are 6-0 as of Sept. 10 — and, frankly, has yet to break much of sweat.

West Orange has won 18 of 19 sets it has played and most of those sets, with the exception of an exciting first set against The First Academy Aug. 28, have not been particularly close, either.

The defending state champions in Class 9A, the Warriors are ready to be challenged — and they will get their wish during the next two weeks.

West Orange has two important tournaments on its schedule for the next two weekends. The first takes place this weekend in Tampa at the Berkeley Prep Tournament.

Then, they will fly to Phoenix to compete in the Nike Tournament of Champions Sept. 21-22.

“It’s great, because we’re going to see teams that we haven’t seen yet,” first-year head coach Roberto Santasofia said Sept. 6, following the Warriors’ sweep of Apopka.

“In Arizona, that’s the best of the best.”

Santasofia, who has an extensive background as a high-level club volleyball coach for Orlando Tampa Volleyball Academy, is no stranger to taking teams on the road to travel. He said for this particular Warriors’ team, which has SEE WARRIORS PAGE 18

THE TRAGEDY

When paramedics arrived on the scene of his accident on Dec. 15, 1997, Kevin was not breathing. They figured he would be dead by the time he reached the hospital.

A youth pastor in Michigan at the time, he had been helping a parent change a flat tire when a car going 50 mph crashed into the vehicle — movSEE RESPONDING PAGE 18

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Italia Bollo has had a strong start to the season for the West Orange varsity volleyball team.

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Anthony Rucker Anthony Rucker has a big presence — the freshman for CFCA stands tall at 6-foot-2 and weighs 204 pounds — and has made a big impact in his first season with the Eagles to match. Rucker scored the game-winning touchdown for CFCA Aug. 31, giving the Eagles a 24-22 win over Lake Mary Prep. Rucker scored on a 15-yard rush with 30 seconds remaining.

Tell us about your game-winning touchdown run against Lake Mary Prep.

It was a quarterback run. Most importantly was the blocking — everybody was on their man, and they did their part. That’s what really helped me get to the end zone. It felt good.

What do you enjoy the most about coming over to CFCA this year?

My teammates — most definitely. They’re cool and they’re easy to talk to. They help me out with the plays when I don’t know something.

What has led to the team’s strong start?

Our offensive strength is blocking, most definitely. Our offensive line is dominant.

Defensively, our defensive line is dominant, as well.

How long have you been playing football?

I’ve been playing football since I was 5 years old. At first, I was younger, and my older brother played football, so that made me really want to play. Once I started playing, I was like, “I really want to do this.”

Which professional or college teams and players are your favorites?

My favorite college is Florida State and my favorite NFL team is the New York Giants. Odell Beckham Jr. is my favorite player.

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What is something you want to improve on this season?

Throwing — I want to improve my accuracy.

What do you think you would like to study in college?

I want to study chemical engineering. I’ve always wanted to be an engineer. I was researching different types (of engineers) and that really stood out to me.

What’s your go-to meal after practice or a game?

McDonald’s. My go-to order is a Quarter Pounder with fries and a drink.

If you and your teammates could play a game in any stadium, which would you choose?

I would want to play at Ohio State’s stadium. It looks very nice. Either there or MercedesBenz Stadium, where the Atlanta Falcons play.

If you could visit any city in the world, where would you go?

Toronto. I know a lot of people who have been to Toronto and the way they make it seem, it seems like a lot of fun and like you could do a lot of stuff there — even though it’s cold.

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ing it 30 feet — before it crashed into him.

Kevin made it to the hospital, but that was only the beginning.

During 10 hours of operation, he flat-lined twice, and it eventually became apparent to the doctors that they would not be able to save him and his left leg. At the time, he was 24 and Melissa — whom he had just recently married — was 23 and tasked with making an unenviable decision.

“They just said, ‘We need to amputate his left leg, because if we keep trying (to keep it), we could lose him again, and we don’t know if we’ll get him back,’” he said. “She’s just processing this going, ‘Is he ever going to forgive me for this if I make this decision.’ After a few minutes, the doctor says, ‘It’s his leg or his life.’”

Melissa made the difficult decision, and Kevin survived.

There was much weeping that Christmas — tears of sadness and also of joy, because he had survived without any brain damage. The young couple quickly went about putting their lives back together.

For Kevin, there was a fundamental challenge as he embraced life as an amputee. A college golfer at Oakland University who had also played some professional beach volleyball, being active and competing was central to his identity.

“I was an athlete,” he said.

“That’s where golf comes back into the picture.”

It took four months of recovery before he could be fit for a prosthetic leg and an additional year before he would walk without a cane or walker. Once mobile, Kevin considered the idea of returning to golf but was uncertain whether he would be able to play — and whether, if he could not play at a high level, he would even want to.

In the early 2000s, while still living in Michigan, he took up the game again. One year later, he broke 80 on a round. In 2002, he had improved enough to qualify for the Michigan Amateur. In 2005, he learned of and began competing in the National Amputee Golf Association. Two years later, he won the first of two NAGA National Championships.

In short, he was back and as competitive as ever.

“You’re really playing against the best amputee players in the world, so to win that was pretty awesome,” he said.

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“Everyone has experienced loss, everyone has experienced tragedy, everyone has woken up and wondered ‘what happened to my life?’ I really believe that with God’s help and God’s leadership, those tragedies become triumphs.”

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THE FAITH

Originally from Texas, Kevin got involved with Kensington Church while in college in Michigan. In fact, he delayed pursuing a professional career as a golfer in favor of exploring a role as pastor, to which he felt God’s calling.

Faith played an important role throughout his recovery, and years later, Kevin and Melissa felt called to help Kensington plant a church in the Orlando area.

“We really want to reach people (who) are far from God and break their paradigms about church,” he said. “To me, church should be fun — it should be joy-filled, and there should be laughter in it.”

The Valentines joined about 100 other members of Kensington in Michigan and moved in 2009 to West Orange, where they initially began having services at West Orange High.

After a few years in Winter Garden, the congregation moved to Windermere Prep, where it has been for the past five years.

The church is set to open new offices in Winter Garden in October, in the shopping center that houses 4 Rivers, and the Sunday services soon will move from Windermere Prep’s gymnasium into its newly completed performing-arts building.

THE TRIUMPH

As lead pastor for Kensington Orlando, Kevin has a lot going on — but he missed coaching.

The Valentines have four children, and he had previously helped out coaching his sons — Garrett and Travis — while they played football for the West Orange Wildcats.

Now that his sons are in high school and playing for the West Orange High football program, he found himself without a team to coach.

“I’m not coaching anything — and I’ve always coached something, for the most part,” he said.

Indeed, after playing for Oakland University, Kevin helped coach the school’s men’s and women’s golf teams for four years while also teaching the game on the side at various times.

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“It can definitely help,” Santasofia said. “It helps with teambonding and getting to know each other — understanding how you approach your teammates in pressure moments.”

Even better for the Warriors is that, upon their return to Florida, the games remain competitive. West Orange hosts

Seminole County powerhouse Hagerty Sept. 27 and then opens October with games against Lake Highland Prep (Oct. 1), Dr. Phillips (Oct. 4) and Olympia (Oct. 9).

“Those are great schools,” Santasofia said. “There are no more easy matches.”

Returning starters such as Taylor Head, Torey Baum and Kaeli Crews have continued to play exceptional volleyball for West Orange this fall, while newcomers such as freshman Cambrie Riffe and returners who weren’t starters — such as Italia Bollo — have impressed.

Orange Athletic Director Jerry Shafer and his family had started attending Kensington, and when Shafer learned about Kevin’s background in golf, he felt he had found the perfect person for the opening the school had for a boys golf coach.

Kevin was hesitant at first but eventually agreed to take the job this past summer, and he is onethird of the way through his first season as the team’s coach. He has taken over a program that is rebuilding after the opening of Windermere High ravaged its roster, and he has big goals for his program.

“I know what it takes to get to the collegiate level — I lived it, played it and coached it,” he said. “I want to build a program that is getting kids as far along in the game as they want to go — and maybe even beyond.”

For a program that was once a regular state-title contender, Kevin and his assistant coach, Bill Milot, are aware this rebuild will take some time. There are golfers who attend West Orange who they know they will have to recruit back to the varsity team, and there are players on the team currently who they believe they can help improve.

“I’m really impressed with where they’re at so far,” he said.

“They’re getting better and they’re having fun.”

Kevin has a lot of knowledge to share about the game, and he believes the game can be a great conduit for teaching about life.

Two decades after he nearly lost his life, Kevin looks back on that night cold December with a sort of understanding that only time — and faith — can provide.

“I’ve been around the block enough and worked with enough people through the church that I would say, ‘Everyone is an amputee in some way,’” Kevin said. “Everyone has experienced loss, everyone has experienced tragedy, everyone has woken up and wondered, ‘What happened to my life?’

“I really believe that with God’s help and God’s leadership, those tragedies become triumphs.”

STATISTICAL LEADERS n KILLS: Kaeli Crews, 35; Taylor Head, 29 n ACES: Taylor Head, 17 n BLOCKS: Cambrie Riffe, 4 n DIGS: Taylor Head, 32; Torey Baum, 28 Source: MaxPreps.com

Santasofia’s first go-round as a varsity coach is off to a promising start — even if there are some wrinkles.

“The schedule — playing at night and during the week — it’s a little different for me,” Santasofia said. “But I’m excited. I love it.”

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EDGEWATER (3-0) AT OCOEE (1-2) The Knights and Eagles kick off district competition with a pivotal showdown in Ocoee.

For Ocoee to be successful, it will have to slow Eagles quarterback R.J. Harvey and an offense that is averaging 37 points per game.

team that just missed the playoffs in 2017 and that has not beaten Dr. Phillips since current seniors were freshmen.

“It feels great,” Harding said. “I’ve got a lot friends over there (for Dr. Phillips) ... so it feels good to beat them. I know they’re hurting, but we felt the same way the last couple of years.”

ALL SAINTS’ (3-0) AT LEGACY CHARTER (3-0) Two undefeated teams will enter, but only one team will leave Friday’s game at Bulldog Field in Ocoee with its record still unblemished. Junior quarterback Luke Greenman does it all for All Saints: He has tossed seven touchdowns to pair with the three rushing touchdowns already this fall.

WEST ORANGE (2-1) AT TIMBER CREEK (1-2) After a pair of losses to start the season, the Wolves got in the win column last week with a 16-3 victory over neighboring East River. Timber Creek’s offense has struggled mightily to start the season, with just 23 points to its credit spanning three games, and the Wolves have experimented with three different quarterbacks. Junior Jael Capretti leads the team in rushing yards with 202 yards and two touchdowns so far this fall.

Meanwhile, West Orange is averaging 43 points per game.

CFCA (2-1) AT WINDERMERE PREP (3-0), 4:30 P.M. The Eagles will have their work cut out for them when they travel to nearby Windermere Prep to face the Lakers, who are fresh off of a statement victory over St. Stephen’s — last year’s Sunshine State Athletic Conference champion. Any time a team plays Windermere Prep it has to contend with coach Jacob Doss’ high-powered offense, but just as important for the Eagles will be finding a way to score on a Lakers defense that has been stout through three games. Windermere Prep has allowed just 23 points this season — and 21 of those points came in the game against St. Stephen’s.

FOUNDATION ACADEMY (3-0) AT NORTHSIDE CHRISTIAN (1-2) After two home games on its new on-campus field, the Foundation Academy football team will travel west to take on Northside Christian in St. Pete. The Lions topped Mike Alstott’s Mustangs in 2017, winning 24-20.

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or the second time in eight days, the West Orange Warriors found themselves in a game where a furious comeback attempt was taking place.

Unlike in Week Two — when West Orange rallied from a 21-point deficit against Rockledge before falling 49-42 — the Warriors found themselves as the team trying to hold off the surging Dr. Phillips Panthers.

The Warriors led 17-0 early and had extended their lead to 31-7 before the Panthers came storming back.

West Orange (2-1) weathered the 21-point swing in favor of Dr. Phillips (1-2), though, holding on for a 31-28 victory and retaining the “Ole Orange Crate” rivalry trophy for the first time since 2015.

Most importantly, though, was the value the win will have for the Warriors going forward as they try to navigate a loaded district and region to return to the playoffs.

“I’m just really proud of the guys — they kept their composure,” West Orange head coach Bob Head said. “One-hundred percent (it was a) must-win.

I felt like Rockledge was a mustwin and we lost, so that put more pressure on this game.”

Things started well for the Warriors on their opening drive, as junior running back Nemea Hall broke free of Dr. Phillips tacklers and scored on a 50-yard rush that set the tone early. That was followed later in the first quarter by quarterback

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Elijah Stimmell connecting with Darrell “DJ” Harding on a 33-yard touchdown pass — the first of two between the duo.

West Orange led 17-7 at halftime, and when Tyler Jones jumped a route for a pick-six interception midway through the third quarter, the lead had ballooned to 31-7.

The Panthers weren’t ready to call it a game, though.

Former Warrior Brenden Cyr, now the starting quarterback for Dr. Phillips, scored on the ensuing drive and later connected on a touchdown pass to Devon Buckhanon, cutting the 24-point lead to 10 points.

Later, backup quarterback Canaan Mobley connected on a touchdown strike to Jalen Washington with just over a minute to go to cut the Warriors’ lead to three points.

All the while during the

The Foundation Academy football team took its home field Sept. 7 with heavy hearts, with the Lions aware that one of their own was fighting for his life.

Bailey Trinder, a junior lineman for Foundation, had been in a serious automobile accident the day before and many members of the team had spent time at the hospital. As of press time Tuesday, Trinder is still in serious condition.

Despite their sadness and concern, the Lions decided to play as a way to honor their teammate, and Foundation Academy scored a decisive 30-0 victory over visiting Bradenton Christian (0-2).

Henry Austad passed for 123 yards and three touchdowns — two of which landed in the hands of Danny Stutsman — and a stout defense led by Warren Sapp II, Andrew Johns and Michael Lemieux-Bott kept the Panthers off of the scoreboard.

The win improved the Lions to 3-0 on the season — the first time the program has started with three consecutive wins since 2009.

Panthers’ rally, a gassed West Orange defensive unit was trying to bend but not break.

“It was crazy — we just had to do our jobs,” senior defensive back Austin Chilton said. “This was a good team win.”

Giuliano Baber recovered an onside kick that effectively sealed the deal for West Orange, LEGACY IMPROVES TO 3-0 For the second time in the past allowing the Warriors to run three seasons the Legacy Charout the clock. Afterward, Head ter Eagles are 3-0. lamented his team’s errors that The Eagles took on Ocala allowed the Panthers to rally, but also acknowledged how well Christian Sept. 7, dominating the host Crusaders (0-3) 43-0. his team played for stretches of Junior quarterback Jacob the rivalry game.

“Our tempo was there,” Head Worley tossed two touchdowns, and junior Justin LaGasse said. “We were clicking on run rushed for two touchdowns in and pass, and our defense was the victory. Legacy racked up really flying around. ... It’s just 501 all-purpose yards. Senior we got sloppy and had a lot of linebacker Gabriel Chambless mental errors.”

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Join us for our Open House/House Warming and Moving Sale Saturday, September 15th • 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Stop in and tour our new Headquarters & Matthew’s Hope Chest Workshop 611 Business Park Blvd (across the street of Orange Technical College on Story Rd.) We will also be giving tours of our Firm Foundation Preschool and 9th Street Outreach Center

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As always we will be accepting Pantry donations. Please check these web addresses for needed items

http://www.matthewshopeministries.org/donate-food & http://www.matthewshopeministries.org/donate-items

Thursday, September 13, 2018

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2006 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR

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2011 RAM 2500

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Auctions ON-SITE ONLY Public Auction, Tues, September 18th, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. Granite Express of USA, Inc. 1055 S.E. 9th Terrace, Hialeah, FL 33010, 3,500+ Granite slabs (various sizes and types) including vehicles and forklifts will be sold in (2) bulk lots = Lot #1 Granite slabs and Lot #2 Vehicles and forklifts catalog and photos available at www.moeckerauctions.com Preview: Morning of sale 9AM to 11AM. 15% BP. Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors Case # 2018-26969-CA-01 (11) To register: $10,000 refundable certified funds deposit and valid driver’s license. (800) 840-BIDS | info@moeckerauctions.com AB-1098 AU-3219, Eric Rubin fcan9/13

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DISHWASHER NEEDED for prestigious academy in Montverde, Florida. Must have strong sanitation skills, team player and a hospitality attitude. Must pass background check and drug test. Company offers major medical plan, eye and dental plans, paid holiday, vacation, sick time, retirement for full time employees. Completive salary. Apply at Montverde Academy, CR 455, Montverde FL 9/13ma VAN DRIVER for Students Full time. Must have clean driving record. Flexible hours, which could include hours on weekends and evenings. Competitive pay and benefits for full time employment.

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