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Ocoee lowers millage rate for FY 2018

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West Orange crowns Homecoming royalty. 12.

Ocoee sisters Gail Waxman and Myra Kinnie recently completed a book about their intriguing hometown.

GABBY BAQUERO NEWS EDITOR OCOEE Residents of Ocoee will be receiving a modest tax break this following fiscal year courtesy of a millage rate reduction approved during Ocoee’s final budget hearing.

Following an 11% increase in property values that places Ocoee’s estimated values at $2.31 billion, city leaders lowered the millage rate from 5.8291 to 5.6546 — a 3.1% decrease.

With the millage rate set at

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YOUR TOWN ROTARY CLUB SELECTS RECIPIENTS The Rotary Club of Winter Garden has distributed $34,000 to 23 local and international charities. The funds were accumulated through various activities.

Recipients are: Camaraderie Foundation, Camp Boggy Creek, Camp RYLA, Central Florida Dreamplex, Down Syndrome Association, The Finley Project, Garden Theatre, HapCo Music Foundation, Hope Love & Me Foundation, Jimmy Crabtree Cancer Fund, Lift Disability Network, Matthew’s Hope, Oakland Avenue Charter School, Oakland Nature Preserve, Reading Reindeer, Rotary International Foundation, Rotary of Winter Garden Medical Equipment Bank, Shelter Box, Sunshine Kids Foundation, West Orange Boys & Girls Club, West Orange Habitat for Humanity, West Orange Scholarship Fund and Winter Garden Heritage Foundation.

Gail Waxman, left, and her sister, Myra Kinnie, have written a book of historical fiction about their hometown’s past.

Eddy Dominguez replaces Paul Chandler in race

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Democrats chose Dominguez to face Robert “Bobby” Olszewski in the Florida House District 44 special election.

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ORANGE COUNTY Eduardo “Eddy”

Dominguez is officially the Orange County Democrat Party’s new nominee of choice for the House District 44 special election.

Dominguez, a senior executive at human resources firm Resource Employment Solutions, replaces

Eddy Dominguez

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CUISINE CORNER: HEALTHY COOKING FOR ONE OR TWO 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 29, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Cooking for one or two can be a challenge.

Yamira Lee Johnson, head chef and founder of Breaking Bread with Mira and certified holistic life coach, will demonstrate how to cook for one or two and still make tasty food that is also good for you. For information about Breaking Bread with Mira, visit bbwmira.com. Space is limited. Registration required at (407) 835-7323.

LIFT DISABILITY ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 29, at The Legends at Orange Lake, 8505 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee. Proceeds benefit Operation Christmas Child, which provides shoeboxes filled with goodies for underprivileged children around the world. Costs are $350 for a foursome, $90 for individuals

and $35 for the lunch and live auction. Register at liftdisability. net/2017-giveback-golf-registration/.

ROTARY CHARITY POKER TOURNAMENT 6 p.m. registration and training session, 7 p.m. event Friday, Sept. 29, at Co-op Ballroom in the Garden Building, 146 W. Plant St., Winter Garden.

Presented by the Rotary Club of Winter Garden in conjunction with Big Stacks Poker League, the event will benefit the West Orange Scholarship Fund and local charities. Prizes include $1,000, $500 and $250 Visa gift cards, golf foursomes and gift certificates. Cost is $50 preregistration and $60 at the door.

Register at (407) 877-9400 or jkwg1@earthlink.net.

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MAD SCIENCE LIVE: UP, UP AND AWAY! 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Winter Garden

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Library, 805 E. Plant St.Mad Science Live: Up, Up and Away. This special event will introduce you to the principles of air and pressure. Hot air balloons, vortex generators that will send flying smoke rings over your heads, floating balls, giant wind bags and even a hovercraft will help you understand the power of air.

Ages 6 to 12. (407) 835-7323.

MINDFULNESS TO HELP KIDS DESTRESS Noon Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Join mindfulness coach Danielle Hope as she teaches families to practice mindfulness through storytime and exercises that build presence and awareness. Learn mindfulness tools to help you be more present, improve concentration and handle difficult emotions calmly.

Recommended for ages 5 to 12.

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VFW FREEDOM WEEKEND BBQ COOKOFF 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

30, at West VFW Post 4305, 1170 E. Plant St., Winter Garden.

A People’s Choice Best BBQ contest will be held, and there will be horseshoe tournaments and corn hole, children’s water games and other activities.

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WINDERMERE HIGH MATTRESS FUNDRAISER 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at Windermere High School, 5505 Winter Garden Vineland Road, Windermere.

Every purchase benefits music and drill design at WHS. All mattress sizes and a variety of styles and name brands will be available. Layaway and delivery is available, and mattresses and accessories can be purchased by cash, check or credit charge.

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YOGA ON THE PATIO 8:45 to 10:15 a.m. Saturday, Sept.

30, at Tranquiliti Wellness Center, 503 Main St., Windermere.

Support Yoga Awareness Month with this free outdoor practice on the pavers behind the center.

Session is for all levels of experience. Take a mat, water, towel and pillow for sitting. Register at ramonayogaenergy.com.

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FREEDOM WEEKEND 5K FUN RUN & WALK 7:30 to 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, at West Orange VFW Post 4305, 1170 E. Plant St., Winter Garden. VFW Post 4305 in Winter Garden is hosting its inaugural remembrance 5K for POW/MIA Remembrance Day as part of Freedom Weekend. Cost is $40. vfwpost4305.org/freedomweekend.

OKTOBERFEST Noon Sunday, Oct. 1, at Tin Roof Orlando, 8371 International Drive, Orlando. Free Oktoberfest event at I-Drive 360 includes live performances, German food and drinks. tinroofbars.com/home/ orlando.

TUESDAY, OCT. 3

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2017 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, in the Target parking lot, 3343 Daniels Road, Winter Garden, in the Winter Garden Village at Fowler Groves. The Winter Garden Police Department is hosting the event, which is designed to bring the community together to fight crime. There will be free food and fun for the family. (407) 656-3636.

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Naegleria Fowleri is found around the world, but the majority of infections in the U.S. have been caused

by Naegleria Fowleri from freshwater located in southern states. The amoeba can be found in: n Bodies of warm freshwater, such as lakes and rivers n Geothermal (naturally hot) water, such as hot springs n Warm water discharge from industrial plants n Geothermal drinking water sources n Swimming pools that are poorly maintained, minimally chlorinated and/ or unchlorinated. n Water heaters. Naegleria Fowleri grows best at higher temperatures up to 115 degrees Fahrenheit and can survive for short periods at higher temperatures. n Soil Source: Centers For Disease Control and Prevention

RECOMMENDED PRECAUTIONS n Wash your hands with soap and water that has been boiled or disinfected before preparing or eating food, after toilet use, after participating in floodcleanup activities and after handling articles contaminated with flood water or sewage. n Avoid eating or drinking anything that might have been contaminated with flood waters. n Avoid contact with flood waters if you have open cuts or sores. n Do not wade through standing water. If you do, bathe and put on clean clothes as soon as possible.

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State biologists warn of brain-eating amoeba The Florida Department of Health reminds residents to steer clear of flooded waters to avoid being infected by dangerous parasites.

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Oakland approves 2017-18 budget AMY QUESINBERRY COMMUNITY EDITOR

The Oakland Town Commission, after postponing its regular meeting because of Hurricane Irma, has approved the proposed millage rate of 6.75 mills for Fiscal Year 201718. This is the ninth consecutive year the town has kept the millage rate the same.

The commission approved the proposed fiscal year budget at $13,676,693, as well.

The final budget hearing was scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 26, after press time, but no changes were expected. The proposed budget for the General Fund is $6,244,554; the two Enterprise Funds are Utilities, $3,065,280, and Facilities, $55,200. The operations funds for Oakland Avenue Charter School stands at $4,311,659.

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o prevent more infections of the rare but highly fatal braineating parasite named Naegleria Fowleri, biology experts ask residents to be particularly cautious in post-hurricane Irma conditions.

Naegleria Fowleri, an amoeba known to inhabit bodies of warm freshwater remains a constant low-level threat to anyone who chances a swim in Florida’s abundance of warm lakes, rivers and springs.

However, more bodies of freshwater in flooded backyards, inundated pet parks and overflowing retention ponds and lakes left behind by Irma creates more environments for the amoeba to thrive.

This includes the many bodies of water in West Orange such as the Butler Chain of Lakes.

“The ameba is found in all types of untreated freshwater bodies — stagnant or otherwise” said Jack Tracy, the epidemiology surveillance specialist at the Florida Department of Health in Orange County. “Recreational water users should assume that there is always a low level of risk associated with entering all warm freshwater.”

Although the amoeba is commonly found worldwide, infection, which causes primary amebic meningoencephalitis, it is fairly rare. Only 143 known cases in the United States were reported from 1962 to 2016, however, of those 143 individuals, only four people survived.

“Prior to 2008, primary amebic meningoencephalitis was not a reportable disease in Florida,” Tracy said. “However, 34 cases have been documented with Florida exposures from 1962 through 2013. Of the 34 cases, 21 were exposed in Central Florida. … All cases died from the disease.”

Exposure to the parasite, which usually occurs when people go swimming in warm freshwater places or even under-chlorinated residential pools, leads to a painful death. The parasite tends to enter the body through the nose and then travels up the nasal passage to the brain where it destroys the brain tissue and often leads to death within one to 12 days after

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WHAT IS NAEGLERIA FOWLERI? Naegleria Fowleri is a heat-loving (thermophilic) freshwater parasite causes Primary Amebic Meningoencepalitis, which results in the destruction of brain tissue, causing brain swelling and death in humans.

To date, Naegleria fowleri, which eats other organisms like bacteria found in the sediment of lakes and rivers, is the only species of Naegleria found to infect humans and has a 97% fatality rate.

symptoms begin, Tracy said.

“The initial symptoms of PAM start one to seven days (average five days) after swimming or other nasal exposure to Naegleria-containing water,” Tracy said. “The initial signs and symptoms of PAM include headaches, fever, nausea, vomiting and stiff neck. As the amoeba causes more extensive destruction of brain tissue this leads to confusion, lack of attention to people and surroundings, loss of balance and

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Because the symptoms can be confused with other diseases, infection is harder to diagnose, which can be a problem as the disease progresses rapidly. However, for cases that are not diagnosed too late, treatment involving the use of an investigational drug called miltefosine is commercially available.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there have been three patients who survived PAM since 2013 courtesy of the investigational drug, which has been able to kill Naegleria Fowleri in laboratory experiments. But, regardless of recent successes, Tracy advised that everyone take extra precautions when swimming in Florida’s waters.

“If you’re going to swim in untreated freshwater bodies, like rivers, streams, ponds or man-made untreated freshwater bodies, then using nose clips or holding one’s nose closed may help to prevent infection,” Tracy said. “But this is not 100% guaranteed.”

THE CHANGES Several increases and decreases were included in the budget. n The general government expenses decreased $12,000 because of interest reduction for the OACS loan. n The legislative portion of the budget increased $32,450, mostly for health insurance and elections costs. n The town is hiring an assistant town manager to work under Town Manager Dennis Foltz. This addition requires a $51,158 increase in Finance and Administrative. n The addition of a building official in the Planning Department increased that fund $233,667. The $258,385 building official expense is offset by revenue of $322,981, resulting in a net revenue of $64,506 to the town. The town added an office rental of $12,000 to handle increased staff. n In the Public Works Department, $15,000 was added for stormwater maintenance, $8,500 for landscaping and $18,000 for compensation. n An increase of $80,900 for the Oakland Police Departmen is partly because the town is adjusting the pay of its starting officers to stay in competition with Orange County and other municipalities.

Other items include auto leases and computer software. n An increase of $532,220 was allocated for special projects, including the Arts & History Museum and the roundabout on West Oakland Avenue near West Colonial Drive, to be offset by grant and impact fee funds.

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Ocoee’s history inspires sisters AMY QUESINBERRY COMMUNITY EDITOR

After decades of collecting information about their hometown’s past, two Ocoee sisters have published a book based on historical fiction.

Myra Kinnie, 76, and Gail Waxman, 70, have written “Ocoee! A Novel,” which tells the story of the 1920 election race riot that took place in Ocoee and its subsequent effect on the city’s black population for the next 60 years.

“We tried to make it as truthful as we could,” Kinnie said. “We tried to soften it as best we could.

It’s not a soft subject — we know that. But it’s one that needs to be told, because it’s always covered up.”

“So many people want to hear about it and know the truth,” Waxman added.

UNCOVERING THE STORY

Her fascination with the story started close to 30 years ago, when Waxman was working as a real-estate appraiser under Sam Holland and he began telling her stories about the area.

“I started getting abstracts of the area, before title insurance, which told the history of the property, but nothing really official,” she said. “An opinion of title, by an attorney. … I love history, and I started looking at these abstracts of property, and I kept seeing these names.”

When she asked Holland about the people, he was hesitant to answer, she said.

“They were some of the black people who had lived there in the

1920s in Ocoee and had owned the properties,” Waxman said. “I started to dig deeper.”

Digging was difficult and factfinding was tedious in the days before computers and the internet.

“We would hear stories early on but never any fact, no official story,” Kinnie said. “It was behindthe-barn-door-type stuff. … All we ever knew was there was an altercation basically.”

Waxman began researching the subject at the Orange County Regional History Center in Orlando. She spoke with anyone who would talk to her about the 1920 riot, and, slowly, her collection of information was building.

During a trip to St. Augustine, the sisters met a bookstore owner whose deceased husband, Stetson Kennedy, had spent several years as an undercover federal agent embedded in the Ku Klux Klan.

He kept extensive files on his racial discoveries in his home, and when the wife learned what Kinnie and

BUY IT HERE “Ocoee! A Novel” can be purchased online at ocoeenovel.com or amazon.com, as well as at the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation’s History Research and Education Center, 21 E. Plant St., Winter Garden.

The authors, Gail Waxman and Myra Kinnie, will present their book and hold a book signing from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, at the WGHF History Research and Education Center.

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the former HD 44 Democrat candidate, Paul Chandler, who withdrew from the race Sept. 8.

Dominguez, a Harvard graduate, now will face Republican Robert “Bobby” Olszewski in the Oct. 10 special election. But Chandler did not withdraw before the deadline to send out military and overseas ballots, so all ballots will have Chandler’s name on it. All votes for Chandler will automatically count for Dominguez, including all the early votes already casted for Chandler via vote-by-mail ballots.

To inform voters of the recent development, Orange County Supervisor of Elections Bill Cowles will mail postcards to the district’s registered voters with an explanation.

Orange County Democrat Chairman Wes Hodge said signs also will be erected at all early voting booths and election-day polling locations notifying voters of the change.

“It certainly makes things quite complicated for our voters, but our message is going to be that we have a candidate that represents our democratic values and that’s who they should support,” Hodge said.

When asked if he believes introducing a new Democrat candidate this late in the race creates a disadvantage for Dominguez, Hodge said the party just plans to move on and focus on the coming election.

“I don’t really want to focus on what happened in the past,” Hodge said. “I mean, there’s nothing we

can do to change it. It is what it is.

Chandler had complete control of the situation and this is where he left us, but we will do our best to make sure that our Democrats know the election is happening Oct. 10 and they have a democratic choice to represent them in Tallahassee.”

Waxman were researching, she invited them to look in his archives and to make copies of anything they thought was crucial to their book.

Kennedy’s findings are now part of the University of Florida Archives.

Closer to home, the writers spent hours and hours at the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation doing even more research.

Fact-finding was difficult at times. There are no voting records for 1920, Kinnie said — not in Orange County and not in Tallahassee.

“So many things we’d get so close to finding something only to find out it burned,” Waxman said.

“We do know that for 17 years, no black person voted in Orange County,” Kinnie said.

“So, it was very effective because it kept women from voting, especially black women,” Waxman added.

OCOEE! A NOVEL

Once the information was gathered, Waxman and Kinnie began formulating it into a book. Where there was no concrete information, the women had to surmise what likely happened, such as the details of how the black residents actually escaped during the night after their homes were set ablaze.

The book is written from the viewpoint of a young woman writing her master’s thesis on information shared in the journal of her great-grandmother, who grew up in Ocoee during the race riot. The pages alternate between the old woman’s journal and the young woman’s thesis paper.

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What differentiates you from your opponent?

Make no mistake: This is a referendum on the policies and priorities of Donald Trump, Rick Scott and Bobby “O” — my opponent in this race. And this is an opportunity to stand up for the values that my family and I share with the people in District 44. … Donald Trump, Rick Scott and my opponent embrace a political culture where it is acceptable to smile and make promises to their constituents, and then betray and ignore their constituents after lobbyists whisper in their ear and hand them a check.

invest in public education, reduce class sizes, provide enrichment activities and raise school resources to pay teachers fairly. I will stand up to the devastation to our lakes, forests and wildlife caused by outof-control urban sprawl. I will fight for you, for your land and for environmental conservation, not for big developers and power companies.

What do you view as the three most pressing issues facing District 44, and what do you propose to do about it?

There are three key issues I would initially focus on that directly impact the majority of constituents in our district – issues which I affectionately call the three E’s: economic security, education and environment. I will fight for employee wages and benefits. Paying workers fairly creates loyalty, raises productivity savings and helps businesses thrive. With two children in Orange County Public Schools, I will fight to fully

According to some elected officials, an alarming number of state bills that threaten home rule were proposed this past legislative session. What are your thoughts on home rule?

As a candidate and constituent of House District 44, I am staunchly in favor of home rule.

Public welfare demands that the state and federal government return to the fundamental principles of free popular government, based on both home rule and individual liberty. It has never been more urgent than now, when the tendency to centralize all power

“This book brings home the harsh reality of the times in the city of Ocoee.

After reading this novel,

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To create the character of greatgrandmother Georgia, Kinnie and Waxman incorporated much of their own mother, Eddie Barker, who was 3 when she moved to Ocoee in 1920.

The book, released in May, already has won two gold awards, a silver and an honorable mention in national book contests, which, Waxman said, is giving them the confidence to actively promote this book and start thinking of writing another one.

Ocoee City Commissioner Rosemary Wilsen called the impact of the novel both horrifying and enlightening.

“This book brings home the harsh reality of the times in the city of Ocoee,” she said. “After reading this novel, I am so thankful for the now-diverse community of Ocoee, the one that I am proud to call home.”

at the federal level has become a menace to the rights of local governments.

What are your suggestions on how to best regulate the medical marijuana industry?

The regulation of the medical marijuana industry is a hugely contested issue that boils down to two main concerns: patients’ access to their medication and whether cities and counties regulate the location and operation of dispensaries. My suggestion would be to prioritize the three essential goals of medical marijuana regulation: keeping cannabis out of the hands of minors, reducing harm to users and preventing collateral harm to the public.

What would you advise to improve Florida’s education system?

In the business world, when there is an under-performing division or product line, smart management does not decrease funding and reroute resources.

Rather, they increase focus on the problem, create a corrective action plan and then invest in solutions that will make a difference. That means we must focus at a local level on our public school problems by listening to teachers, parents and children. We must invest the money to fully fund public schools. We must reduce our classroom sizes, identify students with the desire and aptitude to pursue vocational arts programs, develop robust internship programs, implement full and varied after-school programs, guarantee nutritious meals during the school day and pay our teachers fairly.

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A natural disaster can either bring out the bad or emphasis the good, but I have determined that typically it incorporates the two. Even people who are generally good can be pushed to their limits when the loss of creature comforts ensue. This is where the strength of a community is so important; you are never alone in the struggle.

When Hurricane Irma struck our neighborhood, at first our instincts and adrenaline kicked in. We found the strength to endure the heat while cleaning all the debris from our property. But enduring a natural disaster such as a hurricane deprives you of what you have grown to consider your essentials — sleep, food, TV, air-conditioning, electricity, charged phones, water to clean with and a place to shower; not to mention using the bathroom.

(In our neighborhood with wells and septic tanks, when you saw someone with a bucket heading to the lake, you knew it was to fill up the back of the toilet so flushing was possible.) When you get close to the five-day mark, still no A/C and temps close to

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I was born in the late 1950s in New Orleans. We had a very modest home — three bedrooms and one bath for seven family members. No A/C and no heat other than our fireplace. We slept with our windows open and never worried about intruders.

Kids were always outside playing together, and moms were on the lookout for everyone’s safety — not just their own kids.

TV was new, and we only had it on to watch a family show or if something important was on the news. The neighborhood families gathered together for outdoor picnics in the sweltering heat, and if someone was making a “grocery run,” they picked up enough for the ones not able to leave their homes. If someone was struggling working on something in the yard, you can be sure a neighbor saw it and came to help; somehow, it all worked out.

I grew up with a sense of community, and I bet if you were born in the ’50s or before, you did, too.

I have ached for something magical to happen to re-create that environment for this generation.

Today, I live in Suburban Shores, a neighborhood in Winter Garden that has been referred to by visitors as Mayberry because of our community togetherness.

It’s reminiscent of the days I mentioned above from my youth.

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Magic can happen if you believe. If you want the magic of a community like mine, don’t wait for a disaster to hit. Reach out to one another. Have community picnics, offer coffee, turn off TV and play outside with the kids. Include everyone! It just takes one person to be the ring leader. How amazing it will be for your community to have already formed that bond if another natural disaster hits. A shared generator and a cup of coffee can make a dramatic difference. Be the difference you want to see in the world and hope it’s contagious. Each one of us has something amazing to contribute to making this world a better place.

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I am so impressed with my neighbors that I want to share the pleasant side of what happened when Hurricane Irma hit our town. We went through the ups and downs you would expect when a disaster hits. What I saw, though, is worth sharing. Because we were already a strong community who knew and cared for each other, neighbors who were well up in age were helping each other drag debris to the road, cutting down tree limbs, offering water, giving out hugs, sharing what food or supplies they had that someone else may be able to use. We were finding humor in things such as sharing the lake as our bath tubs (until the eightfoot gator decided to also join.)

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The city anticipates it will be able lower the millage rate even more once its downtown revitalization project is completed, because of the large increase in property values it will bring and the businesses expected to make Ocoee their home.

“With its completion, we’d have a bigger increase in the property values because all these new assets are going to come online and we’d anticipate the total revenue to increase proportionally,” said Ocoee’s Finance Director Bob Briggs. “So we’d have a smaller increase in our revenue requirement and a bigger increase in our property values and that translates into a lower millage rate.”

Despite the lower millage, the city’s finance department was able to balance the general fund budget at $48.2 million, which is used for the city’s annual operating expenses. This is a 16.2% increase from last year’s budget of $40.4 million.

The vast majority of this fiscal year’s expenses, Briggs noted, remain as usual: salaries and wages of city employees, which comprises 60 to 65% of the projected operating expenses, followed by

payments to contractors, capital improvement projects and debt service.

Some of the larger funding increases in the 2018 budget, however, are for the police and fire departments, which Briggs said are mostly due to equipment purchases, the addition of six police officers (three of which are grant-funded), one police accreditation specialist and 24 new firefighters — all of which are also being funded via grants.

The city also plans to fund the addition of a part-time fire inspector and city clerk, a recreation leader and parks service worker for the parks and recreation department and two customer service representatives in the finance department.

A funding increase is also listed for the category of general government, which pays for the electric and water bills of the city’s facilities, city employee health insurance, debt service payments for capital projects, software, equipment, lease agreements and the like.

While last year’s budget included $11.4 million in funding for general government expenditures, this year’s budget includes $14.2 million — an increase of about 20%. However, a good portion of that increase is attributable to an 18.9% increase in the cost of health insurance premiums for the city’s employees, which jumped from $4.7 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2018.

PROJECTED REVENUES General Fund: $48,223,485 Stormwater Utility: $3,444,455 Water/Wastewater: $11,502020 Solid Waste: $3,676,710 Total: $66,846,670

GENERAL FUND REVENUES Beginning Cash Balance: $3,960,740 Property Tax: $12,335,587 Franchise Tax: $2,599,130 Utility Tax: $3,311,590 Licenses and Permits: $1,504,600 Intergovernmental: $12,535,550 Service Charges: $2,563,645 Fines and Forfeitures: $1,260,470 Miscellaneous: $4,090,465 Interfund transfers: $3,695,120 Total: $48,223,485

GENERAL FUND EXPENSES City Commission: $209,145 City Manager: $624,190 City Clerk: $314,615 Finance: $1,157,910 Human Resources: $484,180 Legal: $276,500 Planning: $848,505 General Government: $14,246,410 Public Works: $372,930 Support Services: $1,639,510 Maintenance: $987,830 Police: $11,177,955 Fire: $8,057,255 Building: $1,030,955 Cemetery: $61,200 Street Operations: $2,815,610 Fleet Maintenance: $1,112,755 Recreation: $1,474,795 Parks: $1,331,235 Total: $48,223,485

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Seniors Matt Guernier, left, and Kassidy Weideman will star in the leading roles in “Bright Star.”

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Despite numerous challenges, West Orange thespians will be the first high school in the country to perform “Bright Star.”

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But, the show must go on, and the Warrior thespians are prepping for an unprecedented start to their 2017-18 season.

With opening night set for Thursday, Oct. 5, the West Orange thespians will be the first high school in the country to perform the musical “Bright Star.”

The show, written by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, follows the story of a woman named Alice Murphy and jumps between her experiences as a pregnant teenager in the 1920s and her adult life in the 1940s as she connects with a World War II veteran.

Theater Director Tara Whitman dreamed of performing the musical after seeing it on Broadway more than two years ago.

Senior Cameron Hayes took on the challenge of designing the entire set for “Bright Star” from scratch.

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Junior Izzy Sarmento helped work on the set in the days leading up to the opening night of “Bright Star.”

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“I just really love the music and the story,” Whitman said.

“I remember thinking, ‘This is a show we have to do.’”

When Rush announced his retirement last year, Whitman began planning for the 2017-18 season and immediately began researching “Bright Star.” However, obtaining the script was anything but easy.

The script first had to be rewritten, which Steve Martin did and sent to Whitman. Whitman had to agree not to perform the “Bright Star” while the Broadway version toured in the Orlando area. The producers of “Bright Star” had to give the rewritten script their stamp of approval.

At the start of the school year, Whitman still was waiting for official approval and had decided to go with her back-up plan instead. That’s when the call came that West Orange could perform “Bright Star.”

But the list of challenges did not end there.

Because the show has never been performed by a high school before, there were no set designs.

It was a challenge senior Cameron Hayes embraced.

“It’s an awesome opportunity to be the first,” he said. “It’s making a design that other schools may be following in the future.”

And the set isn’t made up of just a few walls. It also includes a train track for a miniature train used throughout the show.

“The biggest challenge was figuring out how to make the train run back and forth,” Hayes said.

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Tara Whitman became the theater director at West Orange High after Ken Rush retired last year.

Another challenge facing the department was the show’s music.

For most fall musicals, the department relies on the show’s accompanying soundtrack. “Bright Star” has no soundtrack.

But because of the show’s unique music — Whitman calls the show a bluegrass musical — Whitman was determined to have live music.

Thanks to a combination of efforts from several students in the orchestra and community members volunteering their time, “Bright Star” will feature an eightpiece bluegrass band. But they won’t be hiding in the pit. They will play on stage with the rest of the performers on a moving platform.

Although the department was faced with changes and challenges from the start of the year, Whitman said her students have stepped up to the challenge.

“My senior class is one of the strongest we’ve had in many years,” she said. “They’re a good group of kids with a great work ethic.”

Many of the student said they have felt the changes, but now, it’s all about the new show.

“I’ve definitely noticed the difference, but it’s a great environment here,” said senior Matt Guernier, who will be playing the World War II veteran. “The show itself is beautiful.”

Leading lady Kassidy Weideman, playing the role of Alice Murphy, has loved “Bright Star” for a while and is thrilled West Orange is the first to showcase it.

“It’s amazing,” she said. “It still shocks me (to think about).”

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She has been hired as the new managing director of the Oakland Nature Preserve, a space in which she spent much of her childhood.

“This is an area I’ve always loved,” Hunt said. “As kids, we came out here tromping through the old orange groves. I learned to drive an old Army Jeep from over here over to Hull Island with my dad.”

Having watched the work that has been done in the 128 acres of land in the last 20 years, she said she wanted to be a part of that continuing transformation.

Hunt, the former lead environmental educator at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, was hired in June after hearing of the position. Now living in Apopka, she has always had a strong connection to West Orange County and Oakland. She grew up in Winter Garden and has attended Oakland Presbyterian Church for more than 50 years.

Hunt graduated in December with a master’s degree in zoology with a focus on conservation and inquiry-based education. She has studied ecosystems in places such as Belize, Baha and Australia.

At the preserve, Hunt’s duties vary in a regular week. Her work

When Hurricane Irma was approaching Florida two weeks ago, Hunt and her team got busy preparing the nature preserve.

In addition to the buildings and loose items, the team had to move animals from their outdoor enclosure.

Seven aquatic turtles were placed in kiddy pools in the classroom, and four terrestrial turtles were housed in bins full of leaves. The snakes and salamanders were temporarily placed in the classroom and museum.

As for all the wild animals in the preserve, Hunt wasn’t worried about them.

“Animals are much better at this than we are,” she said.

attire is usually blue jeans, boots and a T-shirt and her hair in a ponytail — in case she has to be out of the office and walking the property.

“I could be working on the newsletter, I could be negotiating a contract, writing school curriculum, working with town managers, making decisions about things happening in this area with growth, pulling weeds, feeding turtles,” she said. “That’s

what’s cool. It’s never boring.”

She has even led a group of Girl Scouts wanting to hear a presentation on insects when no one else was available.

There is an abundance of programs already in place, including a partnership with local schools, but Hunt is eager to incorporate others to make the nature preserve experience even more educational and fulfilling for guests.

“I really would like to have some focus on some interactive children’s activities,” she said.

“This is a preserve, not a park, but we can make things available to children so that they can be interactive with their environment instead of just running up and down the trail, saying, ‘Oh, there’s an ant.’”

Her ideas include a senses garden where children can see, touch and smell, as well as an archaeological dig box, where ONP staffers can leave artifacts or biofacts such as a deer jaw bone for children to find.

She wants to have backpacks available to children with items like a magnifying glass, bug catcher and scavenger hunt.

To make these dreams happen, she said, it takes grants, funding and manpower.

“Just about everything out here is volunteer,” Hunt said. “We can’t survive without our volunteer base.”

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Because the Warriors were forced to play their Homecoming game away from Raymond Screws Stadium, the school opted to crown its 2017 queen and king — Juan Gonzalez and Anna Gray Petree — at the “Around the World”themed Homecoming Dance Sept. 23, at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort.

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FROM THE WINTER GARDEN HERITAGE FOUNDATION

75 years ago

Mrs. J.S. Kirton, principal of Lakeview High School, has filed a writ of mandamus with the circuit court in Orlando, asking the Orange County School Board to continue her salary at $2,700 and refusing its contract at $2,466.

70 years ago

Hoyle Pounds, Winter Garden fire chief and well-known businessman, qualified for the race for city commissioner.

“I am making no promises about what I am for or against if elected,” he said. “But I assure you, I shall exert my best endeavors to work for the general welfare of the community.”

65 years ago

Forming a party for deep-sea fishing from Sebastian Inlet, and bringing in quantities of fish, were Mr. and Mrs. Milton Deariso and Mr. and Mrs. Dock Reeves.

50 years ago

Residents of Winter Garden were saddened by the death of Cecil Moorman, who was killed in action in Vietnam.

Moorman was a 1966 graduate of Lakeview High School, where he was very popular among his fellow students and was active in basketball, football and the FFA. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps after graduation.

Elmer Peavey has opened a new electrical sales and service on West Plant Street in Winter Garden. Jack Hutchinson has opened J&L Bookkeeping on Plant Street.

And Ted Snell is opening the Wonderful World of Signs on South Main Street.

THROWBACK THURSDAY SEPT. 9, 1974 If you lived in West Orange County in the 1970s, then you certainly remember when Burger Chef was one of the hamburger choices along State Road 50 in Winter Garden. An advertisement in the Sept. 9, 1974, issue of The Winter Garden Times let folks know exactly what to expect at the eatery, located across from the McDonald’s restaurant. The space is now occupied by 4 Rivers Smokehouse.

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FROM THE ARCHIVES “George McMillan – Winter Garden’s Hometown Hero,” the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation’s new photo exhibit, showcases the life and military career of the young man who distinguished himself during World War II as a member of the Flying Tigers.

This select group of pilots signed on with the Chinese Air Force in its war with Imperial Japan and became famed for its bravery in the skies above Southeast Asia. The foundation’s exhibit runs through Dec. 31 at the Winter Garden Heritage Museum.

John P. Luff, Windermere’s town manager for four years, announced his resignation.

Prior to that position, he held office as mayor and council members.

Dr. Edward Bradford and his office staff, colleagues and friends celebrated a milestone — 35 years of medical practice in Winter Garden.

The Winter Garden Heritage Foundation, which seeks to preserve our heritage and architecture while creating new cultural experiences, is celebrating its third decade with the debut of its History Research and Education Center.

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The Rev. Forest Freeman Harvey, age 83, of Winter Garden, Florida, went home to the Lord on Sept. 23, 2017, at Hospice of the Comforter surrounded by members of his family.

He was born on May 31, 1934, in Columbia, Kentucky, the son of Fred Freeman Harvey and Mary Jane Harvey (Abston).

He married June Marie Pierce on April 3, 1954, in Jamestown, Tennessee.

He attended Albany High School in Albany, Kentucky, and received his Bachelor of Bible Theology and Master of Ministry degrees from International Seminary. He also attended Lindsey Wilson College, in Columbia, Kentucky, and Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tennessee.

He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was a loving husband and father, and he was a pastor in the Church of the Nazarene

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Tina Marie Parish passed away Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017, at the age of 61. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Catherine Harris; brothers, Donald, William and Harold Harris; sister, Susan Harris; and her son, James Gary Parish II. She is survived by her son, BoDaniel Parish; daughter-in-

for nearly 40 years, serving in Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia, Indiana and Ohio.

Throughout his career and into retirement, he served as chaplain or a volunteer at numerous health care facilities, in recent years, visiting patients in local Winter Garden care facilities. He also served on the care team for the United Methodist Church of Winter Garden.

He was a member of the Fairfield Church of the Nazarene, in Fairfield, Ohio, locally attending the First United Methodist Church of Winter Garden, Florida.

Forest leaves behind two sons, Dr. F. Edwin Harvey and wife, Carol Rogers, of Fort Col-

law, Patricia Parish; grandson, James Austin Lee Parish; nephews, Gary Christopher Parish and James Edward Parish; sisters, Kathleen Harris, Pat Cargle, Mary Keck and Joan Sanderson; brother, Michael Harris; and many friends.

Tina was a very loving, caring and giving person. She will be missed by every person she touched with her kindness.

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He was preceded in death by his wife, June Marie Pierce; his mother, Mary Jane Harvey (Abston); his father, Fred Freeman Harvey; and two infant sons, Richard Neal Harvey and Kenneth David Harvey.

He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Burial took place at the Winter Garden Cemetery at 3 p.m.

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In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please make a memorial gift to the Hospice of the Comforter, 480 W. Central Parkway, Altamonte Springs, Florida 32714 in Forest’s name.

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Celebrates Business The West Orange Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors held

to celebrate the ribbon cutting of Bates New England Seafood & Steakhouse, located at 9467 West Colonial Drive in Ocoee. Bates New England Seafood & Steakhouse is a family-owned and operated business. We bring the ambiance of New England right here to Ocoee, Florida. The whole belly clams, scallops, lobster, and other food are flown in from Massachusetts and made to order. To learn more, visit www.batesness.org. Photo courtesy of WOCC.

a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Casa Jimenez, located at 15493 Stoneybrook West Parkway, Suite 120 in Winter Garden. On Cinco de Mayo, Casa Jimenez officially opened its doors for business, featuring a variety of Latin American food and a tequila bar.

Although the menu includes some typical Mexican fare, such as burritos and fajitas, the primary focus is on foods from a variety of Latin American countries, such as a Spanish paella and Jamaican jerk chicken. Photo courtesy of WOCC.

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he West Orange Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the ribbon cutting of West Orange Creamery, located at 1575 Maguire Road in Ocoee. Way back when yesterday becomes today. Step into in a simpler time when old fashioned ice cream and the classic soda fountain solved the world’s problems. A nostalgic dream becomes a reality at West Orange Creamery and Soda Fountain. For more information, visit www.westorangecreamery.com. Photo courtesy of

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celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Heichel Plumbing, located at 647 Business Park Boulevard in Winter Garden. Heichel Plumbing serves greater Orlando area businesses with all their Commercial Plumbing needs. We provide extensive services for all your commercial plumbing needs. Heichel Plumbing focuses on the commercial side of the plumbing business. All of our commercial plumbers are certified and experienced professionals and work hard to provide you with a non-stressful commercial plumbing solution. To learn more, visit www.heichelplumbing.com. Photo courtesy of WOCC.

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he West Orange Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors gathered to celebrate the ribbon cutting of NM Residential, located at 1595 Marden Ridge Loop in Apopka. Marden Ridge is located less than 25 minutes northwest of the Orlando Central Business District, easily accessed via SR 451 and SR 414. Additionally, the property is less than 3 miles from Florida Hospital Apopka. This community is great for the outdoor enthusiast, as it is located with a short distance to many great outdoor recreational facilities! To learn more, visit www. mardenridge.com. Photo courtesy of WOCC.

Celebrating Ribbon Cutting of the The Sheridan at Windermere

Celebrating Ribbon Cutting of Warrior Princess Events

he West Orange Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors gathered to celebrate the ribbon cutting of The Sheridan at Windermere, located at 13798 Speer Island Drive in Windermere. Senior Lifestyle celebrates 30 years of inspired service and hospitality through the unveiling of a new collection of communities – The Sheridan Collection. The Sheridan at Windermere offers award-winning, signature programs such as Brain Health University, Discover Your Mark, Aromatherapy, Seniors, and Family Moments that allow residents to reignite past passions and discover new interests. To learn more, visit www.seniorlifestyle.com/property/sheridan-windermere/.

he West Orange Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors gathered to celebrate the ribbon cutting of Warrior Princess Events, located at 13243 Lake Butler Blvd in Winter Garden. Warrior Princess Events eliminates the stress of planning your event! Providing you an all-inclusive custom package for your special needs, we make your event plans effortless and convenient by taking care of it all! It’s our honor to present your creative vision with the highest standards possible. Let us create your dream party, wedding, corporate event with the ease of various locations. To learn more, visit www.

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he West Orange Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors gathered to celebrate the ribbon cutting of Community Health Centers, located at 840 Mercy Drive in Pine Hills. Community Health Centers Pine Hills provides affordable family medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics & gynecology, dental care, well visits, immunizations, flu shots, physicals, family planning, pharmacy, lab, and EKG’s available on site.

To learn more, visit www.chcfl.org. Photo courtesy of WOCC.

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Alyssa Muench is a talented outside hitter and a leader for the CFCA volleyball team. Page 18.

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SIDELINE SCENE The West Orange volleyball team is 14-0 and has been dominant in a stretch that includes wins over regional powerhouses.

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The West Orange boys swim team defeated Apopka 108-53 Sept. 21, led by Jay Kelly’s win in the 500 freestyle. The Warriors girls team also defeated the Blue Darters, 134-31, with Addison Russo and Grace Khundaung both among the individual winners for West Orange.

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That’s the idea behind the #OCPSRivalryLove hashtag you may have seen on social media.

Small examples of the idea abound — Metro Conference coaches often present a player from an opposing team with a sportsmanship award after games, for instance.

But, with the announcement that West Orange would play its final two home games at Olympia High, we’re seeing an example of “rivalry love” and the “one team” mentality on an impressive scale.

“I think if the roles were reversed, we’d expect them to do the same thing,” Olympia Athletic Director Aaron Crawford said Friday. “We kind of preach that with the ‘20 schools, one team’ mentality throughout the county.

We’re here to help each other, whether it’s borrowing a facility or giving feedback on how to do the job the right way.”

For those unfamiliar with the situation, a quick refresher: During Hurricane Irma, two stadium lights at West Orange High’s Raymond Screws Field were blown down. One fell forward onto the field, creating a secondary problem of glass shards scattered about and embedded in the turf. A third light pole appears to be unstable.

Originally, it looked as though the Warriors simply would have to play their remaining home games after Irma at their opponents’ home field, as they did this past week with a game at Cypress Creek that was supposed to have been West Orange’s Homecoming game.

Now, at least, there is an alternative solution. And I know what some of you are thinking, too: Although closer, it’s still not the same.

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Clockwise, from top left: Blake Hollis, Taylor Head, Torey Baum, Kaeli Crews, Makala Heidelberg and Baylor Bumford.

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hen the West Orange volleyball team is firing on all cylinders, it can be a thing to behold — much as it was Sept. 20, when the Warriors swept powerhouse Bishop Moore in a televised game.

It was the first time West Orange had beaten Bishop Moore in head coach Ross Usie’s seven seasons leading the team, and Usie believes it is the first time the Warriors have beaten the Hornets since the program’s inception.

West Orange left no doubt in the victory, as volley after volley saw one of the Warriors’ athletic hitters rising up for a kill, dominating the net with a block or diving across the hardwood for a dig.

“It’s so fun — we all just get so excited for each other, and the crowd goes wild,” senior Baylor Bumford said. “We love playing for each other.”

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23. Another former Warrior, Eastern Kentucky’s Kobie Grace, was named the STATS National Defensive Player of the Week Sept. 25. Grace had seven tackles, one interception, one forced fumble and two fumbles recovered for EKU in a 24-21 win over Tennessee Tech Sept. 23.

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Alyssa Muench Alyssa Muench has been playing sports for Central Florida Christian Academy since she and her family arrived in Florida nearly six years ago. Over the years, she has played softball and basketball, and this fall she is a senior leader for the Eagles varsity volleyball team, helping to set the tone as an outside hitter.

How do you think your senior year of school is going?

It’s going great. I’m dualenrolling this year. It’s definitely a challenge, having to balance sports and dualenrollment, but I think it’s a good challenge for me.

What’s the outlook for the team?

Right now, our team is doing well. I’m excited for how we’ll do in districts. I think we have a good chance of going past districts and going to regionals.

Which win so far are you most excited about?

Our best win so far was our first game of the season, actually, against City of Life Christian Academy. We actually went down and lost the first two sets, and then we came back and won in the fifth set.

What do you like about volleyball?

It’s not just a singleperson sports — you have to be together as a team. … It’s not just about one person.

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best advice I’ve gotten is to always stay relaxed during a game and don’t let it get in your head. Volleyball is a very mental game and there’s always a next ball. That was from my coach Adam (Levi) at Top Select.

Do you have any hobbies apart from volleyball?

I love anything that has to do with being outdoors. Back when we lived in Missouri, we used to live on a lake, so I love skiing, wakeboarding, kneeboarding — anything that has to do with the water. I love the outdoors.

What are you hoping to study in college?

I either want to do something that has to do with animal training or something that involves travel.

What’s your favorite Bible verse?

I really love Philippians 4:13 because, as a sports player, I can tell myself that any time my confidence gets low.

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Six of West Orange’s seven starters are committed to Division I college programs: Bumford is committed to UNC-Wilmington, senior Makala Heidelberg is committed to Tulane, senior Blake Hollis is committed to Cornell, junior Kaeli Crews is committed to South Carolina, junior Torey Baum is committed to Southern California and sophomore Taylor Head is committed to Arkansas.

They all play high-level club volleyball during the varsity offseason, many competing at a national level.

At times, the showcase of raw athleticism and technical skill the Warriors put on display can make the varsity team mistakable for a high-level club team.

“That’s what keeps us going — we always talk about having energy,” Heidelberg said. “We have the athleticism, and we try and work on the mental part of

the game.”

The mental part of the game, which also can be understood as the challenge of getting a group of elite club players to come together as one for varsity season, seems to be coming along nicely this fall. As of Sept. 25, the Warriors are 14-0 and — with two exceptions — every match has been a sweep.

“We’ve been talking about a lot of things like teamwork and working together instead of playing as individual talents,” Usie said. “We have all the talent — we need to be playing together.”

Statistically, those efforts are bearing themselves out, with different players excelling in different areas. Head (3.8 kills per set, 153 total kills), Heidelberg (2.9 kills per set, 86 total kills) and Crews (2.7 kills per set, 106 total kills) lead the Warriors’ dynamic attack. Bumford thrives in the role of getting them the ball, with a team-high 317 assists this fall — good for an

Community steps up in one of the end zones. But, at the end of the day, there’s something special about the old Metro Conference stadiums with the concrete grandstands.

As the saying goes, “They (literally) don’t build them like that anymore.”

West Orange, in particular, has a great home-game atmosphere anchored by the rabid support the Warriors get from the community.

I can’t imagine how bummed seniors for West Orange must be — seniors who had no idea that a loss to Dr. Phillips in Week Three actually would be the last time they would ever charge out onto that field for a game.

Still, it must be acknowledged that this collaboration between Olympia and West Orange, something that OCPS Athletic Director Doug Patterson helped push through, is important.

Here’s why: Those remaining two games are still “home games” for West Orange, meaning the Warriors still get the gate proceeds. Football gate and concession revenue constitutes an important part of any school’s athletics budget, helping to fund other sports

that don’t produce much revenue.

The game that would have been at Timber Creek is scheduled for a Monday (Oct. 9) — meaning a commute across the county to east Orange County just after rush hour. The game against Evans (Senior Night for the Warriors) is closer than Timber Creek, but it still stands to reason that many may not have made trip.

Moving to Olympia guarantees a better turnout, meaning the school’s athletics department will get money it needs and the Warriors will get the fan support and turnout they deserve.

“Traveling all the way to Timber Creek (in east Orange County), you’re not going to get a fan base traveling that far on a Monday night,” Shafer said. “For Olympia to allow us to use their field, it just goes back to this being bigger than one game or one program — we take care of each other.”

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Shafer, new to the job after being hired over the summer, said he was shocked at how much response he has gotten from the West Orange community, with people wanting to know how they can help.

“What a great, great community,” Shafer said. “Every day, I have someone reaching out and looking to step up and do what needs to be done.

Parents that don’t even have kids here anymore, they’re all coming back — it’s amazing.”

Sometimes, unfortunate things happen. But it’s nothing if not encouraging to see the way two rival schools have worked together and the way the community has engaged with this development. Here’s hoping for two memorable games at the Warriors’ temporary home away from home.

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Defensively, Hollis (42 total blocks) is dominant at the net, while Baum leads the team in digs (135).

Despite everything that might be going right, though, there is a bit of recent history Usie and the team’s seniors can use to keep the squad grounded and humble: For all their individual success the past few years, the Warriors have never made it to state.

In fact, they were swept in the regional championship round the past two seasons, by Winter Springs and Oviedo, respectively.

So, although the regular season still has a few weeks remaining, it does not seem likely this group is going rest on its laurels.

“A lot of it is that we know — for the seniors, especially — we know it’s our final year,” Bumford said. “We want to go out with a bang and make this program great for the years to come.”

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WEEK FIVE REPORT West Orange 45, Cypress Creek 0 The Warriors evened up their record at 2-2 with an easy win in a relocated home game. Nemea Hall rushed for three touchdowns.

East Ridge 41, Ocoee 0 The Knights (0-4, 0-1) struggled in their district opener at home.

Cocoa Beach 42, CFCA 0 The Eagles (1-3) struggled again and dropped their third consecutive contest by wide margin.

Legacy - BYE OBSERVERPREPS.COM RESULTS: n Dr. Phillips 20, Mainland 0 n St. Cloud 37, Windermere 3 n Wekiva 15, Olympia 0 n Windermere Prep 41, Lake Mary Prep 0 n The First Academy 26, Calvary 24 n Winter Park 35, Evans 0 n Bishop Moore 42, South Sumter 20 n Orangewood 48, TFA-Leesburg 12 n Trinity Prep 64, Tavares 55

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hen it came down to it, one of the most memorable plays of Austin Mathis’ high-school football career came down to following his block.

“We executed — especially our right tackle, Connor Carson,” Mathis said, recounting his 10-yard touchdown run with two minutes to play that gave Foundation Academy a 24-20 advantage over visiting Northside Christian. “He’s the one who gave the key block for me to get in (the end zone) and get this win for the team.

It’s a team-effort.”

That score, followed by an interception by Luke Birk, sealed a huge 24-20 win for the Lions (1-2) Sept.

21 at Walker Field in Winter Garden. The game originally had been scheduled for Sept. 15 but was rescheduled because of Hurricane Irma.

It is the first win for Foundation since the two programs began playing an annual game in 2015.

“We’ve had wars with them (Northside),” Lions head coach Brad Lord said. “I like playing (Coach) Mike (Alstott’s team) — I’m a guy who’s going to play games for us to get better. ... We played together tonight.”

Foundation had led for most of the game before a fourth-quarter touchdown put the visiting Mustangs ahead, 20-17. The Lions got the ball back with roughly three minutes to play and sophomore quarterback Henry Austad led his team right down the field, with the deciding run by Mathis set up by a big gain by Lance Axson.

Austin Mathis, left, follows the block of teammate Connor Carson (No. 77) on what became the game-winning touchdown run in Foundation Academy’s 24-20 win against Northside Christian Sept. 21.

Mathis had two touchdowns on the night and Birk had two interceptions. Axson rushed for 91 yards and scored the Lions’ first touchdown, while Austad threw for 124 yards and one touchdown.

On defense, Michael Lemieuxbott had 12 tackles and Eddie Loos had 11, while Warren Sapp II blocked two punts.

After two weeks off because of Hurricane Irma, Mathis said he and his teammates played with a different edge Thursday night that allowed them score a big win.

“Heart,” Mathis said. “We showed a lot of heart out there.”

— STEVEN RYZEWSKI

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West Orange (2-2, 0-0) at Wekiva (3-1, 0-0), 7 p.m.

The district opener for the Warriors and the Mustangs sends West Orange on the road to face a stifling Wekiva defense that shut out Olympia last week and is allowing just four points per game this fall. The Warriors defense wasn’t too shabby in Week Five, either, shutting out Cypress Creek. Facing the Mustangs defense will be a real challenge for West Orange’s sophomore quarterback and running back, Brenden Cyr and Nemea Hall.

Hagerty (2-1, 1-0) at Ocoee (0-4, 0-1), 7 p.m.

A season ago, this game served as a springboard for a historic season for the Knights. This time around, Ocoee is struggling, but they will get no mercy from the visiting Huskies. One thing going for the Knights is they have seen the unique, single-wing style offense that Hagerty likes to run earlier this season, against Apopka.

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CRAWFORD TIRE SERVICE, INC.

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• Bridgetone • Michelin • Toyo • BFG Tires

a unique no-cage facility daycare and overnight boarding

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703 S. Vineland Rd. Winter Garden, FL 34787

• All Engines $200.00 each • All Transmissions $100.00 each • Tires $15.00 and up • Batteries $25.00 • Warranties on all parts sold!

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OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • 8AM - 5PM

• ALIGNMENT • BRAKES • SHOCKS • OIL & LUBE SERVICE • NEW & USED TIRES • REPAIR & BALANCING • ROAD SERVICE • WE INSTALL LIFTS!

Amsoil Synthetic

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881 S. 9th Street • Winter Garden, FL 34787

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2017 FORD F-150 XLT

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“Your Local Financial Advisor”

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Licensed & Insured - State License #CAC1814407

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WE BUY JUNK CARS WE BUY SCRAP METAL OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 8AM - 5PM

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TIRE VALUES

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No home parties No large financial risk Free and simple training provided Lots of friends, fun and freedom

Bob & Edie Gentile 561-744-7016

MYWAY LIEN & RECOVERY COMPANY

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

GET CLEAN TITLE IN 31 DAYS - LICENSED TITLE CLERK TFN

Processing and Legal Fees $390.00

Includes: Title history report, legal owner & lien holder & theft search.

Notice of claim of lien certificate mailed to all parties.

If address changed local law enforcement agency will be notified.

Newspaper advertising for auction date. Auction at law office.

If lien is not satisfied, clean title will be issued by private tag agency, same day service, fast clean titles.

Just send us your work order, copy of your repair MV License by fax or email.

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SERVICE Ocoee, FL

Down payment of $200 and remaining balance due when clean title is issued.

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

Phone 407-970-3060

Phone 407-656-6646

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REG# MV-01095

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COMPUTERS

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REALTORS “QUALITY SERVICE THAT COMES TO YOU”

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Keeping You On the Road Specializing in BMW, Mercedes and Volvo Service & Sales

VIRUS & SPYWARE REMOVAL

407.374.0233

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sales@bluekitecomputers.com

DATA & PASSWORD RECOVERY

SOLVING PROBLEMS SINCE 1990

WIRELESS & WIRED NETWORKING

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CONSTRUCTION

Travis Hamric Branch Manager

$

75.00

Includes up to 7 qts. full synthetic oil, lube, & filter. Tax and recycling fee extra. See store for details. Not valid with any other offers.

Expires 12/31/15.

6/30/15.

FULL SYNTHETIC OIL CHANGE

1081 9th Street Winter Garden, FL 34787 Mention this ad for

10% OFF your rental

(407) 654-9516 Office (407) 491-0355 Mobile (407) 654-0145 Fax pcm050@sunbeltrentals.com

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UPGRADES & REPAIRS

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