11.20.14 West Orange Times & Observer

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014

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WINTER GARDEN, FLORIDA

SPOTLIGHT

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SPORTS

‘Our Town’ exhibit depicts small-town life in America. PAGE 11A

“Seussical, The Musical” steals W.G. spotlight. PAGE 9A

Windermere Prep completes perfect football season. PAGE 1B

OUR TOWN + Health Central receives A grade Health Central Hospital was honored with its fifth-consecutive A Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits. “We have made tremendous strides in enhancing our quality of care since becoming a member of the Orlando Health family,” said President Greg Ohe. “So, while we are all pleased that our efforts and accomplishments are being recognized, we also want to acknowledge the Orlando Health resources and expertise that helped make this possible.” The Leapfrog grades are awarded based on a number of factors, including teamwork training and hospital culture, as well as hospitals’ rates for preventable medical errors, injuries, accidents and infections. “Over the last few years, we have modified operational and clinical systems throughout the hospital to remove all barriers to providing excellent care,” said Dr. Bart Rodier, chief quality officer. “Now, those changes are hardwired into Health Central. They’ve become part of our culture at every level of the organization — from the board of directors to the bedside caregiver.”

development by Zak Kerr | Staff Writer

Council delays Windsong decision Despite revised plans from the developer, the Town Council will discuss the Windsong at Windermere proposal again next month. WINDERMERE — Although the development team for Windsong at Windermere presented revised plans from the Oct. 14 meeting at the council’s request, the team requested at the Nov. 11 meeting to table decisions on the plans until the meeting Dec. 9.

With a vote of 4-1, the Windermere Town Council did table the development considerations. Councilwoman Molly Rose opposed the tabling, saying she still was dissatisfied with the same issues as she was in October.

“I strongly believe there should be a half-acre minimum (per lot), so that it fits in with the character of Windermere,” Rose said. “I feel that all of our setbacks should be adhered to. … I checked, and there’s 15 lots that are greater than or equal to .4 acres, and there’s 35 that are

less than that, closer to a third of an acre. Also, I don’t want to see clear cutting. We should follow our tree ordinance.” Windsong is a mixed-use proposal for 36 acres at 1800 and 2042 Maguire Road. It is surrounded by the unincorporated Orange County commu-

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+ Ready to prove your holiday spirit? Winter Garden residents are invited to put their decorating mettle to the test by competing against other homes throughout the area. The Winter Garden Recreation Department once again will host the De-Light-Ful Decorations Contest on Dec. 9 and 10. Homes are eligible to be judged in the categories of Best Overall, Most Original, Best Theme and Best Apartment or Townhouse. First-place winners in each category will receive $75 for first place and $50 for second. Judging will take place on these evenings only, and winners will be contacted through the mail. Entry forms can be downloaded off the city’s website, wintergarden-fl.gov under “Special Events” or at the Recreation office, 310 N. Dillard St. For more information, call (407) 656-4155.

After the Lasso of Truth ensnared Scott Schlazer in his evil lair, he confessed he planned to bring the Orlando comic scene to Winter Garden next month, in the first convention he would organize. Winter Garden WonderFest, believed to be the first comic convention in Winter Garden, will occur from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 30 at The Bella Room in Winter Garden. “Nothing happens here (in West Orange),” Schlazer the Nefarious said. “All the conventions are in Orlando. I always wanted to do something on this side of town. I’ve been thinking about it four or five years. I know people who (host conventions) and in the industry. Just the fact that it’s happening here, not Orlando, is exciting. It’s for us locals, mainly. If I didn’t want it to be about locals, I could have just

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nity of the Reserve at Belmere to the north, Windermere’s Willows of Lake Rhea subdivision to the west, Windermere Road and remnants of an orange grove to the south and private residences to the east. Although Councilman John Armstrong voted in favor of tabling the motion to give the developers more time, he also had carryover reservations

SEE WINDSONG / 6A

LACING UP

by Michael Eng | Executive Editor

Foundation rallies around two of its teachers Foundation Academy teachers Patti Cogburn and Patsy Ford both are beginning their battles with breast cancer. WINTER GARDEN — Foundation Academy teacher Patti Cogburn’s eyes well up with tears at the thought. She’s just six weeks removed from the day doctors informed her that she has breast cancer. But, these are not tears of sorrow or fear. Rather, her heart swells with the love her school family has shown. And she’s not alone. A second Foundation Academy teacher, Patsy Ford, received her breast-cancer diagnosis just two weeks after her colleague. In a show of support, the school will host the 5K Patsy and Patti Care Run/Walk this Friday at the South Campus, 15304 Tilden Road, Winter Garden. Students, faculty members and the public all are welcome to participate in the event, which was organized by fellow teachers Mary

SEE TEACHERS / PAGE 6A

IF YOU GO

‘CON’ ARTIST by Zak Kerr | Staff Writer

SEE FEST / PAGE 8A

This week’s winner is

FOUNDATION ACADEMY 5K PATSY AND PATTI CARE RUN/WALK WHEN: 11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21 WHERE: Foundation Academy South Campus, 15304 Tilden Road, Winter Garden COST: $10 for students, $20 for adults. Individual and corporate donations also are welcome. REGISTRATION: (407) 877-2744 or foundationacademy.net and click on the “Support” link.

Susan Williamson. See the photo on PAGE 7B.

INDEX Calendar.................................2A Crossword............................ 10B

History..................................14A Obituaries.............................15A

Real Estate.........................6-7B Schools..........................12-13A

Sports.....................................1B Weather............................... 10B

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