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SUNSET PARK TO HOST FALL FEST Sunset Park Elementary School will host its annual Fall Festival from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at the school, 12050 Overstreet Road, Windermere.

This year’s festival will feature a variety of kidfriendly activities, including inflatables, a rock-climbing wall, face painting, carnival games and more.

Wristbands cost $15 at the event; game tickets are four for $1.

The carnival is sponsored by the Sunset Park ParentTeacher Organization. For more information, visit sunsetparkpto.org.

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You want that perfect pumpkin, but where should you go to find it? Two area churches offer options for you to go find your pumpkin — and have some fun along the way.

JENNIFER NESSLAR STAFF WRITER

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s the temperatures drop and Halloween aisles

spring up at stores throughout the area, two local churches will be opening their annual pumpkin patches this week. Both St.

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Jeanne Meyer, top individual fundraiser of 2015 with more than $7,000 collected, hugs a cancer survivor at the 2015 Relay For Life of Dr. Phillips event.

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Luke’s United Methodist Church and Windermere Union Church Preschool will be celebrating the beginning of fall with thousands of plump

2016 relief school will draw from Independence The new zoning will force some students to transfer for the second time in two years.

CATHERINE SINCLAIR STAFF WRITER HORIZON WEST A new elementary

school will be opening in Horizon West next year, and the district rezoning to account for the new school will require some students to attend their third school in three years.

Independence Elementary School opened this year to provide relief for Keene’s Crossing and Sunset Park elementary schools. The school that will open next year will relieve Sunset Park primarily but also will take students from the other two schools.

For residents of certain subdivisions — including The Preserve at Lakes of Windermere, Oasis Cove and Lake Reams Townhomes — that means their children will have attended Sunset Park in 2014-15, Independence in 2015-16 and the new school in 2016-17.

About 200 students will be affected in this way, including Jen Iapichino’s three children, who live in The Preserves.

“There’s no stability or consistency,” Iapichino said. “They can’t get really behind one school because they keep switching.

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WEST ORANGE WOMEN LUNCHEON 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at Maggiano’s Little Italy, 9101 International Drive, Orlando.

The meeting starts at 11:30, and lunch is served at noon.

The program will feature a fashion show by Chico’s of Pointe Orlando. Cost is $25. To make a reservation, call Dottie Ansel at (407) 258-8144.

MONKEY BUSINESS 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Windermere Library, 530 Main St. Explore the wonderful world of monkeys with a viewing of Disneynature’s true-life adventure, “Monkey Kingdom,” while creating awesome monkey crafts. For ages 6-12. Call (407) 835-7323 for information.

DR. PHILLIPS RELAY FOR LIFE KICKOFF PARTY 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 4851 S. ApopkaVineland Road, Orlando. The volunteers will provide event information, and there will be activities, prizes and complimentary food. To RSVP, contact Cynthia Schweitzer at (407) 497-3506 or cardschweitz@ gmail.com or Pamela Trudeau at (407) 468-9354 or 1pamelatrudeau@gmail.com. For details, visit relayforlife.org/ DrPhillipsFL.

FRIDAY, OCT. 16

CAREGIVER WORKSHOP Registration is at 9:30 a.m., and the program is from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 16, in Suite 281 at Health Central Hospital, 10000 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee. This free community workshop will focus on “How to Survive Your Role as Caregiver,” presented by Jerry Hamilton of the Alzheimer & Dementia Resource Center. Seating is limited. RSVP to Cindi at (407) 843-1910, Ext. 301.

PUMPKIN PATCH 3 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 7 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, starting Friday, Oct. 16, and ending Oct. 30 at Windermere Union Church’s pumpkin patch, 10710 Park Ridge-Gotha Road, Windermere. Pumpkins of all sizes and prices will be available.

Preschools can bring groups for pumpkins and story time if they contact the school at (407) 909-0464 or wucpreschool@ gmail.com.

cutting is set for 1 p.m., followed by a seminar explaining the new SAT and college road mapping. Call (407) 447-7770 to reserve a spot.

GROOVE@THE GROVE 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at Windermere’s The Grove shopping complex, 4750 to 4757 The Grove Drive, Orlando. The Grove is hosting movies, music and more on the third Friday of the month through May. This Friday’s entertainment is The Big Noise, a dance band that plays hits from the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and today. For details, visit thegroveorlando.com.

CHURCH OF THE LAKES FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Church of the Lakes, 4700 Lincoln Ave., Orlando. (407) 291-2886 or go to pcol.org.

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WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S Registration at 8 a.m., ceremony at 9 a.m., at Lake Eola Park, 195 N. Rosalind Ave., Orlando.

Alzheimer’s Association, Central & North Florida Chapter, is hosting the two-and-a-half-mile walk. To start or join a team, go to act.alz.org/Orlando or call (800) 272-3900.

C2 WINDERMERE GRAND OPENING 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 17, at C2 Windermere, 5110 Dr. Phillips Drive, Orlando. Event includes a free practice test for the new SAT being released in March. A ribbon-

HOLA BIBLIOTECA 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Windermere Library, 530 Main St. Take part in a fun bilingual program celebrating Hispanic heritage and enjoy stories, crafts and activities.

For ages 6 to 12. For information, call (407) 835-7323.

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Patrick’s Hall, 5125 S. ApopkaVineland Road, Orlando. Drawings start at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 presale and $12 at the door and include 10 chances on $35 baskets. For tickets or information, call (407) 363-7405.

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Courtney’s Legacy When his daughter was diagnosed with PML, Reginald Todd Hewitt was hard-pressed to find people who knew about the disease. His nonprofit, The Courtney Project, seeks to change that.

JENNIFER NESSLAR STAFF WRITER

Tragedy fuels Reginald Todd Hewitt.

After losing his daughter, Courtney, to a rare disease, progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, PML, Hewitt has made it his goal to make sure people are educated about the disease and get tested for the John Cunningham, JC, virus.

The day Courtney was diagnosed with PML in 2008, her father started The Courtney Project, a non-profit that seeks to educate people about PML and the JC virus. The organization became an official 501c3 nonprofit in 2014.

PML is a progressive disease, usually fatal, that damages the white matter of the brain in multiple locations. It is a rare disease but develops from a common virus known as the JC virus.

Most people who have had the chicken pox or the shingles carry the JC virus.

The JC virus lies dormant in the body and only develops into PML if the immune system is weakened. The immune system can be compromised in many ways, such as multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, HIV and certain cancers.

Organ transplant recipients are also susceptible.

Courtney was diagnosed with HIV in 2000, and the PML symptoms appeared after a mild case of shingles in 2008.

COURTNEY’S STORY

Hewitt’s experience with PML started in 2008, when Courtney started displaying stroke symptoms. She was just 30 years old.

Her doctor told her to go to the emergency room. On Oct 29, 2008, she was diagnosed with PML. The family didn’t get much information about it at the hospital — only to follow up with her infectious disease specialist.

At that appointment, her doctor didn’t even know what PML was.

“That’s what really got me going,” Hewitt said.

After researching PML online, the doctor told Courtney she would be fine in a few weeks. Then he referred her to a neurologist.

The neurologist told her she had had two strokes, even after he had read the report on PML from the hospital. They began to treat her as a stroke patient and not a PML patient.

“I’m not a doctor.

This is personal experience. I’ve lived it, and I’ve walked the walk.”

Reginal Todd Hewitt, who lost his daughter Courtney to PML

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NEWS BRIEFS Rep. Webster in Speaker race As the U.S. House of Representatives majority leader, analysts pegged Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-California) as the successor to Rep. John Boehner (R-Ohio) for speaker of the House.

But when House Republicans gathered to make a nomination Oct. 8, McCarthy announced he was withdrawing and suggested delaying the vote. Boehner, still acting speaker until Oct. 30, granted the delay.

Among several emerging candidates for the Republican nomination for speaker is West Orange’s Rep. Daniel Webster, who represents District 10.

Republicans must decide on an official nominee by Oct. 29, when the vote for the new speaker will happen. Democrat Nancy Pelosi (California) is considered the favorite for her party’s nomination.

Fears within the Republican Party include failing to get a 218-vote majority for the official nominee, which could prompt multiple votes and a possibility of the Democratic nominee being elected.

Political insiders have reported certain factions of the Republican Party as upset with Boehner’s leadership and determined to undermine the bid of McCarthy, considered a Boehner ally. These factions had promised instead to support Webster, who challenged Boehner’s speakership early this year.

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Reginald Todd Hewitt founded The Courtney Project, a nonprofit that raises awareness of the disease PML and encourages testing of the JC virus.

It wasn’t until Hewitt was at his own doctor for his annual checkup that he realized the true severity of Courtney’s diagnosis.

Hewitt, without telling his doctor he was describing his daughter, began to relay her symptoms.

“Before I could even get the symptoms out of my mouth, he said, ‘This poor woman is going to be dead in six weeks,’” Hewitt said. “He didn’t know who I was talking about, so you can imagine how I felt.”

His doctor knew of PML. A few follow-up appointments confirmed the diagnosis.

There is no cure to PML, but if it’s caught early, patients can live with it. But at that point, it was too late for Courtney.

She regressed quickly and died on Jan. 13, 2009. She left behind four children.

THE COURTNEY PROJECT

Hewitt is now the guardian of Courtney’s children.

He started the organization to raise awareness of PML and the JC virus. He encourages testing so people know they have the virus and take steps to prevent immune systems from becoming compromised.

The organization also produces videos and education materials to raise awareness of PML and encourage testing of the JC virus.

In light of the organization’s work, governor-issued proclamations have been made by 27 U.S. states. The statement encourages residents of the state to be aware of PML. The organization aims to have a proclamation from every state.

But that’s not Hewitt’s main goal.

“As blessed as we are to have

those, I’d much rather have a check for funding for what we do,” Hewitt said.

The organization offers services to PML patients such as transitional housing.

This housing allows people diagnosed with PML to transition to life with PML. They get support from Hewitt, who has walked the journey.

“I’m not a doctor. This is personal experience. I’ve lived it, and I’ve walked the walk,” Hewitt said.

Hewitt hopes to expand the housing to accommodate more people, but funding is needed for that. The organization has more people interested in housing than it can currently hold.

The organization’s reach stretches across the nation.

Four years ago, Debbie McNelly, of Delaware, found out her daughter, now Victoria Barry, had been diagnosed with PML. She had no idea what it was.

“I had to Google my brains out to find out any information about it,” she said.

Through her research, she found The Courtney Project and connected with Hewitt. Suddenly, she didn’t feel so alone.

McNelly was able to find a hospital and doctors who knew how to treat the disease. At the time, Barry was given a month to live.

But four years later, she is living a full life with the disease. She recently got married.

McNelly and Barry now volunteer to support The Courtney Project in their state.

Contact Jennifer Nesslar at jnesslar@wotimes.com.

IF YOU GO PML AWARENESS 5K RUN, WALK AND ROLL WHEN: 7 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 WHERE: Olympia High School Titans baseball field, 4301 S. ApopkaVineland Road, Orlando DETAILS: The $15 registration fee includes a T-shirt.

REGISTRATION: thecourtney-project.org or (321) 388-1952

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HOW CAN I TELL IF I HAVE THE JC VIRUS? The JCV Antibody ELISA test, a test your doctor can perform, can tell you if you’ve been exposed to the JC virus.

I HAVE THE JC VIRUS. HOW DO I AVOID PML? Your doctor should know steps you can take for treatment, especially if you have an illness compromising your immune system, such as HIV or MS. If your immune system is strong, the JC virus will not affect you as long as your immune system remains healthy.

Research drugs to see if PML is a side effect. Many drugs do not list “PML” as a side effect, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t. Look for the words “rare brain infection” in place of PML.

The king cobra on the loose in West Orange for more than a month has been found.

According to Orange County Animal Services, the venomous snake was found Oct. 7, hissing aggressively under a clothes dryer in a garage on the 5000 block of Sawdust Circle, Ocoee, about one half-mile from the exotic animal rescue on North Apopka-Vineland Road from which it escaped Sept. 2. A microchip inside the snake, named Elvis, confirmed it belonged to rescue owner Mike Kennedy, and it was returned to him.

Animal Services officers Jennifer Porter and Kirsten Smith responded to a phone call from the Ocoee Police Department, unaware that it ultimately would lead them to Elvis, now famous.

Upon arrival, Porter and Smith heard loud hissing. They called for backup help capture of the king cobra, the largest venomous snake. Animal Services officers Billy Ledford and Kimberly Duncan arrived as backup.

In the garage, three officers captured the snake amid a struggle.

“I attempted to put the snake in my snake box, but it was too large to fit,” Ledford said. “I put the snake in a (cat) cage. I then put the contained snake in a secondary soft carrier that I had in the truck, double-securing the snake.”

Porter said the snake was about 8 to 10 feet in length.

The owner’s wife, Valerie Kennedy, was contacted and met with officers. She positively identified the snake as Elvis.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials fined Kennedy $366 for not reporting the snake missing in a timely manner. He had waited more than two days before he reported it to the commission and awaits a trial by jury.

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“What happens is, unfortunately, you might have somebody with younger siblings, and they would be required to move.”

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Pam Gould, Orange County Public School Board member for District 4

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gotten very involved in the PTO, and the kids love their teachers, but we have to leave next year.”

Pam Gould, Orange County Public School Board member for District 4, said the new relief school, and therefore, rezoning, are necessary because of the development boom in Winter Garden and Horizon West.

“We’re in a high-growth area, and the growth is moving west,” Gould said.

Students who will be in fifth grade next year are allowed to stay at Independence, but it could be difficult for their families.

“What happens is, unfortunately, you might have somebody with younger siblings, and they would be required to move,” Gould said.

There is also the issue of transportation: There won’t be any bus stops for Independence in the affected subdivisions.

OCPS has posted an online survey through which families offer input on the two rezoning options for next year. Both maps require some students to attend their third school in three years. The difference is whether some students in Horizon West would be redirected to Independence from Keene’s Crossing.

“We were trying to get the right number of students in the schools but try to keep communities together, too—that’s what we always try to do,” Gould said about the rezoning options.

Iapichino said in her area, the rezoning is going to have the opposite effect.

“It tears up a neighborhood if some kids stay at Independence and some kids go to the new school. Then the kids are all split up,” she said.

Contact Catherine Sinclair at csinclair@wotimes.com.

BY THE NUMBERS CURRENT ENROLLMENT Independence: 770 Keene’s Crossing: 891 Sunset Park: 1,191 PROJECTED ENROLLMENT WITH NO REZONING Independence: 805 Keene’s Crossing: 868 Sunset Park: 1,287 PROJECTED 2016-17 ENROLLMENT WITH MAP 1 Independence: 786 Keene’s Crossing: 890 Sunset Park: 841 New School: 842 PROJECTED 2016-17 ENROLLMENT WITH MAP 2 Independence: 847 Keene’s Crossing: 761 Sunset Park: 841 New School: 842

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Windermere Union Church Preschool will have 900 pumpkins at its patch.

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St. Luke’s United Methodist Church

Each patch also serves as a fundraiser for its respective church, bringing in thousands of dollars that support various faith-based missions and educational programs.

ST. LUKE’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ADDRESS: 4851 S Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando TIMES AND DATES: 3 to 8 p.m.

Mondays through Fridays; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays; and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays Oct. 15 to 31

This pumpkin patch features hay bales, wooden cutouts you can stick your head through to pose for a picture, flowers and fall decorations.

The church is selling 4,000 pumpkins of all different sizes, as well as stickers you can purchase to put on your pumpkin.

“The stickers are colorful and have a lot of primary colors,” said Dawn Fleming, executive director of marketing at St. Luke’s.

From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 17 and 24, the pumpkin patch will host a story time, where children and their parents can enjoy a story in the patch. Professional

photographers will also be on site volunteering their time so families can get free photographs in the patch together. The event includes games for kids.

The patch serves as an annual fundraiser for the church and brought in nearly $10,000 last year. Proceeds support the youth ministries, raising money for the sixth- to 12th-graders to go on a mission trip and summer camp.

In May, the youth went on a mission trip to Florida City, where they built a playground for a lowincome community. The group also attends Warren Willis camp in Fruitland Park.

WINDERMERE UNION CHURCH PRESCHOOL ADDRESS: 10710 Park Ridge Gotha Road, Windermere TIMES AND DATES: 3 to 7 p.m.

Mondays through Fridays; noon to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 16 to 30

Visit this patch to look through 900 pumpkins of all different sizes to decorate. If baking with pumpkin is more your style than decorating, this patch has pie pumpkins specifically for that.

The patch will be getting new decorations this year, but it is keeping a red barn that visitors can take photos with. There will be eight new scarecrows, as well as garland and other decorations.

The patch also will host a Fall Fun Day Festival from 4 to 7 p.m.

Oct. 30. The event includes pony rides, face paint, carnival-style games and bounce houses.

Windermere Union Church Preschool raises $2,000 on average each year.

Proceeds go to a scholarship program for preschool students, as well as property and equipment improvements for the preschool.

n Plan with Sharpies. Think of your idea before you begin carving and sketch it out. Take a Sharpie and draw the shapes on the pumpkin to be certain that you have the proportions the way you want them. n Turn the pumpkin. As you carve the pumpkin, be sure to keep turning it so you have a perspective of what you’re doing from all angles.

Stefan Price is a professional artist who owns Roundtable Productions, a technical support company for themed attractions and the entertainment and film

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PICKING THE PERFECT PUMPKIN

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Think about where you want to display the pumpkin, and what size would look best for your pumpkin. Also, plan what you want your pumpkin to look like. If you want to use stencils to carve your pumpkin, bring them to the patch so you can put them alongside of the pumpkins you are looking at. If you are using stickers, bring them along or purchase them at the patch.

Bill Carter, bcarter@wotimes.com

— Dawn Fleming, St. Luke’s United Methodist Church

Think about what size and what you want to use it for before you come to the patch.

If you are using your pumpkin to make a pie, purchase a pie pumpkin. Pie pumpkins tend to be smaller, and their flesh is less grainy and more ideal for baking.

— Bonny Elder, Windermere Union Church Preschool

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industries. In 2011, he won the Winter Garden Halloween Festival pumpkin carving contest by proposing to his now-wife. He offers these tips:

Bert Valdes (right) owns the Moon Cricket Grille in Winter Garden but he sculpts as a hobby. Here are his tips:

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Contact Jennifer Nesslar at jnesslar@wotimes.com.

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n Print out a pattern. If you’re new to carving, you can find a pattern online to use. If you’re more experienced, draw your own pattern on a sheet of paper. n Use a push pin or a thumbtack. Take your pattern and place it over the pumpkin. Get a push pin or a thumbtack to poke holes along the pattern on to your pumpkin to create a “perfect little perforated line.” n Get your hands dirty. “You’ll learn more putting your hands inside a pumpkin rather than reading about it on the Internet.”

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Burglary. A suspect entered a residence at 2:39 a.m. via an open gate between the backyard and pool of the house. He began to fill plastic bags with various items. The homeowner awoke and recognized the suspect as a guest who had left at 11:45 p.m. after they had met online and played pool and darts. The suspect was wearing dark green boxers and dropped everything when confronted, bolting out the front door. He had tried to steal stereo speakers, three phone chargers, three empty wallets and hairbands, altogether worth $325. A deputy arrived and saw the suspect standing by his car, ultimately leading to the arrest.

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CALL STATS ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE The Orange County Sheriff’s Office (Sector III) reported the following stats for the month of September: Aggravated assault: 8 Aggravated battery: 11 Burglary (automobile): 85 Burglary (commercial): 17 Burglary (residential): 89 Exposure of sexual organs: 1 Homicide: 1 Robbery (commercial): 1 Robbery (strongarm): 9 Robbery (weapons-persons): 6 Sexual battery: 4 Stolen vehicle: 31 WINDERMERE POLICE The Windermere Police Department reported 245 calls for assistance from Sept.

7 to 20 and these August stats: Alarms: 8 Arrests: 26 Assists to public: 37 Backup/Assists: 267 Business checks: 802 Calls for service: 65 House checks: 480 Incident reports: 16 Parking citations: 1 Traffic citations: 176 Traffic stops: 596 Vehicle accidents: 3 Vehicle thefts: 1 Missing/endangered adult: 1 Warning citations: 351 Central Florida Police Department. The suspect voluntarily wrote an apology to the officer and indicated he had stopped taking his medication for mental illness.

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“There’s going to have to be some education to the drivers that this is inherently unsafe; it’s a huge problem. We’ve had accidents in the past; we’ve had other incidents related to this. Until we start doing some social media monitoring and … looking at it holistically, it’ll dissipate and then it’ll reform somewhere else.”

Racers tend to use social media by sending scouts along a potential race route to check for officers; they tell everyone to bail if law enforcement is around, he said. With the help of auto dealers, officers could help get word out by social media about the fatal hazards of racing.

Another issue is tickets for street racers going dismissed, something the parts of the justice system need to collaborate on to address, Stonebreaker said.

Beyond car racing, Thursday night somehow evolved into a night for motorcycle races.

“The reality is the bars finish at 2 (a.m.),” Stonebreaker said.

“Anytime you’re driving late at night, there’s less traffic, but there’s more people you need to be concerned with. If you come upon a large group of people, find an alternate route. If you think it’s street racing, call us and give us as much information as possible.”

Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@wotimes.com.

THE NEED FOR SPEED According to the Center for Problem-Oriented Policing, the following are motivations for street racers to illegally race on public roads instead of participating in legally sanctioned events: n The environment is less controlled by sanctions than legal races. n It is accessible to people too young for bars and other such venues. n Participants can show off their vehicles. n Social interaction and community arise among racers.

Racing excites some when law enforcement will chase. n The area might lack proper legal racing venues. n Organized racing often has entry fees, rules and politics some find cumbersome. n Participants and observers often bet on races, usually in cash but occasionally for the cars. n Racers sometimes settle grudges through

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oundation Academy celebrated its Homecoming Oct. 9 with a dominant 35-6 victory over Jordan Christian Prep — but that wasn’t the only action that took place at Walker Field on Friday evening. The Winter Garden-based private school crowned its 2015 Homecoming king and queen at halftime, with David Orlando as king and Madison Strong as queen.

The pair was coronated by last year’s queen, Megan Miller, and Walt Justice, Foundation’s high school principal.

Daniel Bailey loved performing with the band to help pump up fans on the sideline.

A royal pair: David Orlando and Madison Strong were named Foundation Academy’s Homecoming King and Queen Oct. 9.

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Next-gen newshounds Florida Film Academy has partnered with the Windermere Observer to start a program to teach kids about journalism in the modern world.

CATHERINE SINCLAIR STAFF WRITER WINTER GARDEN

When did you open your shop? What’s the most interesting thing you sell? What is a day like in your shoes?

If you are a Winter Garden business owner and kids toting cameras, notepads and press badges walk into your shop, be prepared to face their questions.

These curious young reporters and photographers are members of Journalism X, a new program offered by Florida Film Academy in partnership with the Windermere Observer.

“They’re capturing stories that matter to them, from a kid’s perspective,” said Stefanie Esquijarosa, vice president of operations at FFA. Everybody has a story to tell, and that’s what they’re trying to achieve.”

The class, which started Sept.

3, meets at 5:30 p.m. Thursdays, and enrollment is always open. Students choose whether they want to focus on writing or photography. Each week, the students work together to create a human interest piece or story about a local business. They circle up before the interview to brainstorm about questions to ask and angles to take.

Recently, the class went to Ms. Bee’s Gourmet Popcorn and Candy Store. Tatum Cempella and

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Front row, from left: Joey Conn, Tatum Cempella and Brittain Rainville. Back row, from left: Shelby Beck, Lucas Nascimento and Jade Morrison. Not pictured: Ankhkhuab Hamlett and Menu Hamlett.

Menu Hamlett conducted a video interview with owner Belinda Wilson, while the photographers searched the store for interesting and artistic shots.

Cempella, 10, wants to be a writer when she grows up.

“We started doing creative writing in first grade, and I really liked it,” she said. “(In Journalism X), we get to do creative writing and express our thoughts.”

In addition to supporting the writers, the photographers have creative assignments that focus on various topics, such as trees or chairs. They are also working on a long-term photo project called “Catarazzi.” Whenever they see a cat, they take its picture.

“They’re brilliant photographers,” said Kay Hill, vice presi-

dent of programming.

The students also will be learning how to identify newsworthy topics and present content in an engaging way. Social media has changed the way that audiences digest news, and it’s important to be able to grab an online reader’s attention in the few seconds.

“That’s a really important skill that not only transcends what they’re doing in this industry, but beyond that,” Esquijarosa said.

Local media professionals will be attending Journalism X as guest teachers and interviewees.

Journalism X is open to children ages 7 to 17. To enroll, contact FFA at (407) 654-8400.

Contact Catherine Sinclair at csinclair@wotimes.com.

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BOLD AND DYNAMIC WATERCOLOR Artist Kim Minichiello will teach this painting class from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, and Sunday, Oct. 18, at the 127 SoBo Gallery, 127 S. Boyd St., Winter Garden. Cost is $200 for members; $225 for nonmembers. To register, email kimminichielloart@me.com.

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Following an international trend, local libraries have been offering coloring programs for adults as a social, stress-relieving activity.

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RAVE OF THE WEEK

Ny-Lene Melendez-Paris on the lobster roll at Bates New England Seafood and Subs: “I don’t know if I can say this. But honestly, in all the months I have been working here and making these things, I have never even tasted one or known why (they are) so popular. But I sat down and ate one for the first time and can officially say I see why people come here. I got warmed with butter, and it just melted in my mouth. I’m pretty blessed to love the food I get to cook every day.”

We have partnered with the Winter Garden Rants, Raves and Reviews Facebook group to spotlight a different “rave” each week.

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Neighbors Lorie Robertson and Martha Faeger have been attending the adult coloring program at Southwest Branch Library together.

“It’s a nice, relaxing get-together. It’s the conversation flowing around, as well as the actual coloring and concentrating.”

Martha Faeger, Southwest Branch Library artist

hen many people think of “coloring,” images of a toddler’s fist haphazardly dragging a crayon over paper might come to mind.

But many adults are realizing this artistic activity can have benefits for them, as well. Bookstores and libraries have recently been stocking their shelves with adult coloring books. The design options are limitless — from animals and flowers to geometric patterns and mandalas — and they are more intricate than those intended for children.

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Sandy Mayer, a librarian at Southwest Branch Library, thinks the trend started in France, when art stores and booksellers started offering adult coloring books that turned out to be even more popular than children’s coloring books.

She and a few other Orange County librarians have collaborated to offer coloring hours for adults at a number of branches in recent months.

During coloring hours at Southwest Branch, Mayer puts on soothing music and serves tea to foster a calming atmosphere.

Many participants say that they have started coloring because it can be so relaxing and it allows them to get creative even if they do not have much artistic experience.

“You don’t have to think about anything for an hour,” said Lorie Robertson, who has attended a few of the programs at Southwest Branch. “No judging — just coloring.”

Other participants say they enjoy the social aspect of coloring at the library. Amidst the discussion of books, pets and recent happenings, the artists tend to encourage and compliment one another’s artwork, as well.

“It’s a nice, relaxing gettogether,” Robertson’s friend and neighbor, Martha Faeger, said.

“It’s the conversation flowing around, as well as the actual coloring and concentrating.”

Sarah Milam, a licensed art therapist who has an office in Ocoee, has noticed the adult

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coloring trend and agrees that it can be relaxing. Sometimes, she encourages her adult clients to use coloring books as a tool for meditation and concentration or to help them cope with stressful circumstances.

But Milam said coloring might not be helpful for everyone. If someone is already a perfectionist, working on intricate pages could actually cause more anxiety.

“I can see how it can be relaxing and helpful, and in that way, it is art as therapy,” she said.

“The only way it wouldn’t be is if you’re going to get real anxious or real tense while you’re doing it because you’re so worried about staying inside the lines or really overanalyzing everything.”

n Keep things light. To minimize stress on the wrist and fingers, don’t press too hard. n Stay sharp. Colored pencils are nice because they allow for shading, but keep them sharpened to get into tight spaces in intricate designs. n Ink it in. If you prefer to use pens, try some that are not alcohol-based, because they tend to bleed. Ask for help at an art store to find the best pens for coloring. n Think outside the lines. There are no rules, so use what you like most, whether that’s glitter glue, Sharpies, charcoal, paint or any other medium.

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RUDOLPH GIBSON DIED SEPT. 8.

Rudolph Gibson, age 83, died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015.

He was born Feb. 28, 1932, in Black, Alabama. He started working on his daddy’s farm at a very early age. He came to Central Florida as a teenager to pick fruit. He started driving a truck and hauling fruit for Minute Maid, which later became coca Cola Foods. He received several awards for safe driving. Throughout the 35 years, he drove more than 3 million miles without an accident.

After retiring, he moved to live on the waters of Little Lake Harris, where he loved to boat and fish. He loved telling stories to his family, grandkids and friends.

He is survived by his loving wife, Carol, of Tavares, Florida; children, Robert Gibson, of Astatula, Cynthia

Griffin, of Ocoee, Diane McCoy, of Ocoee, Rose Griffin, of Ocoee, and James Lloyd Gibson, of Brazil, Indiana; stepdaughter, Debbie Foster, of Apopka; stepson, Brian Gibson, of Orlando; sisters, Mellaree Carlton, of Tavares, Vyleta Skipper, of Winter Garden and Debbie Gibson; 20 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and multiple nieces and nephews.

KEVIN L. MICHAEL OF PITTSBURG, KANSAS, DIED OCT. 6.

Kevin L. Michael, 44, of Pittsburg, Kansas, passed away at 7:20 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015, at the Via Christi Hospital, Pittsburg.

He was born July 5, 1971, at Fort Scott, Kansas, the son of Bob and Judy (Clark) Michael.

On April 17, 2005, he was united in marriage to Shealynd Martin at Anna Maria Island, Florida. She survives of the home, Pittsburg.

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A service for Mr. Michael was held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, 2015, at the Countryside Chris-

tian Church, Pittsburg, with the Rev. Jon Dunwell conducting the service. Burial followed in the Mt. Olive Cemetery, Pittsburg. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, at the Brenner Mortuary. Friends could call at the funeral home to sign the register book after 1 p.m. Thursday.

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ANNIE NELDA DYE SMITH OF WINTER GARDEN, DIED OCT. 6.

Annie Nelda Dye Smith, 94, of Winter Garden, Florida, passed away Oct. 6, 2015. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 61 years, Walter Keith Smith.

Annie loved to play bingo with her friends at Golden Pond. She loved to travel, spend time with her family and was a serious Skip-Bo player at family gatherings. Annie loved quilting and led a quilting class at Golden Pond for several years.

She is survived by her children, Lee Smith (Linda), Jackson Smith (Peggy), Bobby Smith (Rene) and Connie Rainer (Todd); five grandchildren, Michelle Thornton, Susan Brett Kistler, Doug Smith, Sean Rainer and Blake Rainer; and eight great-grandchildren, Amanda Berthold, Christopher Smith, Lauren Smith, Hannah Thornton, Phillip Thornton, Suzanne Thornton, Kate Kistler and Will Kistler.

Visitation was held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, at Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home, 1148 E. Plant Street, Winter Garden. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12, 2015, at the funeral home. Interment followed in Woodlawn Memorial Park.

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Olympia senior Arianna Beltrame, who won an individual state championship for the Titans girls tennis team last spring at the Girls No. 2 position, has committed to Samford University to play her tennis in college.

Samford University is located in a suburb of Birmingham, Alabama.

The Bulldogs compete in the Southern Conference.

TITANS BOYS GOLF SHINES

The Olympia boys golf team traveled last weekend to Palm Beach Gardens to complete in the 2015 Honda Class High School Invitational, a 36-hole event featuring some the best boys and girls teams in Florida.

In a competitive field, the Titans placed tied for 11th with a score of 629 in the two-day event.

Leading the way for Olympia was John Patrick Miller (155), Doug Smith (158), Jackson Burttram (159), Jake Rickard (160), Miguel Arias (162) and Will Burkett (179).

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COURSE Dr. Phillips senior Zack Justice is a leader and a top performer on the golf team, but he always tries to remember to make it fun along the way.

Coach Tony Wilson said Zack Justice is wise beyond his years.

As a senior on the Dr. Phillips High School golf team, Justice has seen plenty of success individually — but he pushes his teammates to work hard as well.

“He’s more of an assistant coach than a player,” Wilson said. “He’s done a wonderful job of creating chemistry, bringing the young ones along.”

As a junior, Justice won districts and tied for fifth at the state competition. He hopes to be able to defend his district title this year. He can’t help but dream about a state title, either.

“What high-schooler doesn’t want to win a state championship?” Justice said. “But I’m just trying to do as good as I can individually.”

His goals include the rest of his team as well: He wants to see the team go to states again this year.

Justice’s maturity extends to his plans following graduation. Before his senior season, Justice committed to play golf at the University of Richmond for reasons that go beyond the game of golf itself.

After touring the school, Justice wanted to attend in part because the school has strong academic programs. And as much as Justice would love to play on the PGA Tour someday, he plans to major in finance so he has options for his career.

But the PGA Tour is not completely out of the question for Justice. He will consider it as DR. PHILLIPS

“He’s more of an asWest Orange High School was the site of a large gathering of more than 900 runners from around Central Florida the morning of Oct. 10 as the Warriors cross country program hosted its 2015 West Orange Invitational.

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sistant coach than a player. He’s done a wonderful job of creating chemistry, bringing the young ones along.”

— Dr. Phillips Mens Golf coach Tony Wilson, on golfer Zack Justice

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Zack Justice, a senior golfer at Dr. Phillips, is committed to play at the University of Richmond in the fall.

an option upon his graduation from college.

Justice works hard to improve his golf game and make it better. He started as a young child, when his father ground down a golf club so Justice could play.

He’s trained at Mike Bender Golf Academy.

But for Justice, golf is mostly about having fun.

“If I started to over-analyze and not have fun with playing golf, I wouldn’t do it,” Justice said. “I just enjoy it and have fun with it.”

The mental aspect of golf can be challenging, so Justice uses his enjoyment of the game to overcome those moments. His love for the game comes from enjoying the competitions and the experiences he has enjoyed while playing the game.

One of his favorite golf memories came early. When Justice

was 13, he played in a junior golf tournament that he dedicated to his father’s friend who was battling cancer.

Justice won the tournament.

“I can’t even explain the feeling,” he said of the victory.

But soon, this season will come to an end, and Justice will head to the world of college golf.

Wilson said Justice’s opportunity to sign with the University of Richmond early helped his high school team, because Justice no longer has the pressure of figuring out his college plans.

And Wilson thinks Justice is ready for college golf.

“He’s going to flourish,” Wilson said. “This season has been more of a prep situation for him.

It’s not a pressure situation. And he can just go out and have fun.”

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DEFENDING HIS TITLE Zack Justice defended his title at the MetroWest Conference Championship on Oct. 7 at West Orange Country Club, finishing first in the individual competition and scoring one under par 70.

On the team side, Olympia High School finished first with a score of 304. Apopka High School was second with a score of 316 and Dr. Phillips placed fifth with a score of 340.

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Tommy Darrow Tommy Darrow is getting attention for his success at Windermere Preparatory School as the middle-school football team’s quarterback. In the Lakers’ Sept.

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How were you able to have that much success against Ocala Christian Academy?

It’s been building up all year.

First game, four (touchdowns), next game, five, and

then I got six. It really helps a lot that we have an offensive coordinator, and he loves to pick apart the defense. And we have great guys on the outside.

They make big plays and they help me do my job.

How long have you been the quarterback?

Since last year, my seventhgrade year. I was the backup in sixth grade — much smaller then. But seventh grade, I was able to make some plays too, but this year is really a great highlight for me.

What’s your hope for the rest of the season?

(To) remain undefeated and go into the championship against what I think will be another undefeated team (Lake Highland Preparatory School) and win.

What are your plans for high school football?

I’d love to go as far as I can go. We have a great quarterback (Parker Davis) right now. He’s a senior for varsity. He’ll be moving on to college, and as of now, the backup quarterback is actually my older brother (Mitchell). I’d love to compete with him. He’s mostly a linebacker but can do the quarterback spot, so it’ll be interesting to see what happens my freshmansophomore year at the spot at quarterback.

a lot of other things. I mean, finding relations between sports is very important, and I find football is my main focus, even though I’m going to be playing lacrosse this year too, which will be great for me.

What’s your favorite thing about playing football?

Every down is just amazing.

It’s always a fight. It’s the best team sport there is. You know that you’re in it with your brothers, and everybody is just working toward a common goal. And everybody wants it as bad as you do.

How do you like to gear yourself up for a game?

A lot of my friends, they like to pump each other up, they like to be a little silly an hour before the game. But once it’s an hour before the game, I usually turn on my headphones. I go through all the plays. If I’m not talking to my coach, I’m reviewing them in my head. I’m envisioning everything. As my coach says, your body can only go where your mind has already been.

What’s your favorite subject in school?

Social studies, because this year we’re learning about American history. I’ve just been a freak about it, and I love it. Everything’s so interesting — I love America. I mean, I love learning about how we came to be what we are now.

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Olympia and Dr. Phillips will vie for the Class 8A, District 5 title, while Windermere Prep and CFCA are hoping to secure a spot in the state playoffs.

CLASS 8A, DISTRICT 5

LOCATION: Olympia High School TEAMS (in order of seeding): Olympia, Cypress Creek, Dr. Phillips, Freedom, Oak Ridge THE BUZZ: The Titans went undefeated in district play and should be the favorite once play begins Monday. Who will meet Olympia in the final, though, and earn the accompanying playoff spot, gets pretty interesting. Second-seed Cypress Creek defeated Dr. Phillips in a close one during the regular season, 3-2.

FIRST MATCH: 7 p.m. Oct. 19 CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH: 6 p.m. Oct. 21

CLASS 3A, DISTRICT 5

LOCATION: Orangewood Christian TEAMS (in order of seeding): Orangewood Christian, Windermere Prep, Legacy Charter, Foundation Academy, Lake Mary Prep THE BUZZ: In a rebuilding year, Foundation Academy will take on Lake Mary Prep — which went winless in district play — in the No. 4/No. 5 play-in game. Orangewood dominated district play, but Windermere Prep, which is having a breakout season behind a young core

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and went 3-1 in district play this fall, is hoping to upset the Rams. Legacy Charter figures in as a wildcard, having gone 2-2 in the district and boasting an experienced lineup.

FIRST MATCH: 5:30 p.m. Oct. 19 CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH: 7 p.m. Oct. 22

CLASS 2A, DISTRICT 6

LOCATION: International Community School TEAMS (in order of seeding): Geneva School, International Community School, Orlando Christian Prep, CFCA, Pine Castle Christian THE BUZZ: Despite a disappointing regular season, the Eagles are optimistic they can advance out of a No. 4/No. 5 play-in game against Pine Castle Christian to take on topseeded Geneva. The district has a feeling of being wide open.

FIRST MATCH: 5 p.m. Oct. 19 CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH: 7 p.m. Oct. 22

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Stone saw the void in both leadership and production created with some of the departures from last fall’s squad and decided to seize that opportunity.

“I was anticipating that I could shine and have a breakout year,” Stone says.

Neither he nor his coach are particularly surprised with his production. Davis says that, even reviewing film from last year’s season, Stone was a consistent big-gain rusher who just did not get as many touches.

Since that opening loss, CFCA has won five consecutive games and is in second place in its division — ahead of Legacy, which has lost twice. Looking back, Davis believes not having a preseason kickoff classic hurt his Eagles but that they have shored up their problems, anyway.

“We’ve gotten better every week,” Davis said. “Legacy was our (metaphorical) kickoff classic, so you’ve seen a lot of those problems and mistakes that we’ve made, we’ve cleaned them up since then.”

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In addition to the seniors who graduated from the Eagles’ 2014 team — which put together the best season in program history — Davis arrived on campus and had to account for the departures of high-quality players such as Bradley Dos Santos, Gehrig Chambless and Ajay Green.

“We lost 3,000 yards of offense from last year,” Davis says matter-of-factly. “We needed to find somebody who we could say, ‘OK — we’ll put the offense on his back and start to grow it, especially with a new system.’”

As it would turn out, it was a noticeable drop off in CFCA’s first game — a 20-0 shutout loss to rival Legacy Charter (where Chambless transferred).

But something profound happened between that loss and the Eagles’ Week Two date with St. John Lutheran — what would end up being a 32-0 victory. Davis and his staff identified its player to lean on, and senior Judah Stone has been on an absolute tear — the two-way player has amassed 840 yards on 80 carries and 11 touchdowns this fall.

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