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Estate homes planned for HW Horizon West residents got their first look at a proposal to build 25 estate-style homes on a 36-acre parcel off Reams Road. PAGE 4.

Learn how to paint this and more at a new art class in W.G.

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Elementary rezone one step from completion Independence, Sunset Park and Keene’s Crossing will be affected by the result.

ZAK KERR STAFF WRITER ORLANDO During

its Dec. 10 rule development workshop, the Orange County School Board considered two options for rezoning of elementary schools in Horizon West, given a new Lakeside Village elementary school planned to open next August.

In each option the Office of SEE REZONE PAGE 4

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The office will reopen at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2016.

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MOUSE HOUSE A Summerport house is famous for its elaborate Disneythemed decorations every month —especially December.

I SPY Can you find these characters on display at Mickey’s House?

Seven Dwarfs Belle and the Beast Sven Elsa Donald Duck Goofy Pluto The Grinch Mater The Hulk Spider-Man

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ows and rows of Mickeys with color-changing lights, lots of Mickey

candy canes brighten the season’s nights. It’s where everybody roams; it’s the house called Mickey’s Home.”

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The 7-foot-tall Olaf on the driveway is one of Minnie and Mickey Baus’ favorite decorations.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2015

WINTER MOVIELAND 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Enjoy a classic winter-themed movie.

For details, call (407) 835-7323.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 30

BLOOD DRIVE 2 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, at the American Legion Hugh T. Gregory Post 63, 271 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. The post and Florida’s Blood Centers are conducting the drive, and a van will be located in front of the post. Donors receive free movie vouchers. The post will be open with drinks and snacks available for purchase. For information, call (321) 662-5883.

THURSDAY, DEC. 31

NOON YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION 11:15 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. This children’s version of New Year’s Eve, includes crafts, 2016 noise makers, New Year’s resolutions and counting down to noon with a balloon drop finale. Call (407) 835-7323 for details.

FRIDAY, JAN. 1

NEW YEAR’S DAY 5K AND 10K WALK Register and start the walk between 9 and 9:45 a.m. Friday, Jan. 1, at Miller’s Ale House, 5573 Kirkman Road, Orlando.

The Mid-Florida Milers Walking Club promotes recreational walking for fun, fitness and friendship. The walk will be followed by a holiday luncheon at Miller’s at 12:15 p.m. Preregistration is required only for the lunch. The walk is free for non-credit walkers; those maintaining record books pay $3. For information, contact mlanpher@cfl.rr.com or (407) 695-9181. Call (407) 304-6394 the day of the event.

MONDAY, JAN. 4

YOGA CLASSES 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Mondays and 6 to 7:15 p.m. most Thursdays at the Winter Garden Art Association SoBo, 127 S. Boyd St., Winter Garden. Enjoy gentle yoga classes at the art gallery and learn about the art

on display while practicing yoga flow. The fee is a donation. For details, call (407) 347-7996.

TUESDAY, JAN. 5

SOUTHWEST BOOK CLUB 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Start the new year reading books by Bill Bryson, who is perhaps best known for his travel books but who has also written critically acclaimed books on the English language, science and history.

Anyone age 18 or older is welcome to attend. No registration needed. For information, call (407) 835-7323.

SATURDAY, JAN. 9

NATIVE AMERICAN CRAFTS 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, and continuing on the second Saturday of each month, at 3415 Silverwood Drive, Pine Hills. The nonprofit Order of the Skywatcher Clan (Native American tribe and 501c3 charity) teaches tribal arts and crafts such as beading, woodcarving, clay sculpting, weaving, jewelry and flint napping while socializing over a potluck lunch.

Call John Martello at (407) 293-1739 or email omegaltd158@ juno.com for information.

DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMEN OF FLORIDA STATE COMPETITION SHOWCASE 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. Young women compete for more than $3 million in college-granted and cash scholarships. The program showcases the fitness, talent and public-speaking abilities of the state’s best and brightest high school seniors. Tickets are $20 ($15 for ages 12 and younger). For information, go to distinguishedyw.org.

MONDAY, JAN. 11

SCIENCE TOTS 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 11, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando.

Science Tots introduces basic science concepts to children ages 3 to 5 while having fun and making exciting discoveries.

Registration recommended by calling (407) 835-7323.

FRIDAY, JAN. 15

FROZEN SING-ALONG 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 15, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Warm up your voices and experience Frozen, the Sing-Along Edition, for the first time in forever. Children ages 6 to 12. For details, call (407) 835-7323.

TUESDAY, JAN. 19

MEET THE ARTIST: DAWN WICKLOW 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, at Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Her exhibit, It’s a Beautiful World, can be seen throughout the library and will be on display March. For more information, call (407) 8357323.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2015

County considers project ‘beyond Horizon West’ The Island Reef project would include 220 town homes and up to 20,000 square feet of retail space.

ZAK KERR STAFF WRITER HORIZON WEST

Maria Alvaro and Holy Family Catholic School Principal Sister Dorothy Sayers love the Christmas season.

Gift of giving Before beginning their holiday break, students at Holy Family Catholic School created cards for those who may be alone this Christmas.

The students personal messages on each card.

MICHAEL ENG EXECUTIVE EDITOR SOUTHWEST ORANGE

Regan Alexander was happy to participate in the card-writing campaign this year.

about me!’ It was heartbreaking yet so rewarding to know we were making a small yet powerful impact on their lives — even for just a short time.”

Although they didn’t know who exactly would receive their cards, the students worked hard to craft thoughtful, personal messages.

“I just pretend like I’m writing to one of my own friends,” said

Eighth-grader Jack Sonderman shared about his faith in his Christmas message.

eighth-grader Riley Alexander.

Fellow eighth-grader Brad Hull said he enjoyed the opportunity to share some joy this season.

“It’s pretty cool to know they’ll be happy this Christmas — and they won’t even know who did it,” he said.

Following the card-creation process, Little and some students and their families went room to room Dec. 21 at Brookdale to deliver the cards.

“It’s truly remarkable seeing the children giving their time and their love to these forgotten seniors,” Little said. “At first, the students are timid and shy, a bit shocked at the sight of some of these poor folks. But quickly, as they see the light begin to ignite in the eyes of these people, the students warm up, hold their hands, read their words and the words of their peers and wish them a Merry Christmas. It’s quite incredible.”

Contact Michael Eng at meng@orangeobserver.com.

After the Dec. 9 community meeting, the Island Reef proposal now will move forward with a series of hearings at the Orange County Commission. All hearings will be held in the County Commission Chambers, 201 S. Rosalind Ave. Hearing dates are tentative and subject to change. n Local Planning Agency Transmittal Hearing: Jan. 21, 2016 n Board of County Commissioners Transmittal Hearing: Feb. 16, 2016 n Local Planning Agency Adoption Hearing: May 19, 2016 n Board of County Commissioners Adoption Hearing: June 21, 2016

few residents, but county staff alluded to nearby parcels with developments planned to hold hundreds of tenants. Evans said neighborhood shops with regular pedestrian and bicycle access have become a trend to serve small communities.

Boyd also noted development should trigger an expansion of Seidel Road to four lanes soon, perhaps in six months.

Residents said they would like that area to remain less trafficked and as rural as possible, citing a desire to live out in the country. They asked to be shown the need for development to progress that far south and said they would have a better idea of their opinions on the project once drawings emerge.

Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@orangeobserver.com.

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Developers are interested in creating commercial and residential space at the southeast corner of Hartzog and Avalon roads.

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What started out as one family’s holiday tradition has turned into a school-wide project at Holy Family Catholic School in Southwest Orange County.

Before starting their holiday break, students created handmade Christmas cards to be delivered to residents at Brookdale Senior Living and inmates at a Florida correctional facility.

It’s a tradition Tana Little, the school’s director marketing and promotion, started with her own family years ago. “(We) made a special visit to my ailing aunt’s nursing home each year armed with Christmas presents,” she said. “We visited these seniors and spent time with them, sitting on the side of their beds, holding their hands and telling them they were loved and remembered.

“My children, my husband and I were always so moved by their appreciation. They said over and over, ‘I can’t believe you are here. I thought everyone forgot

Orange County staff hosted a preliminary community meeting Dec. 9 at Bridgwater Middle School for a project District 1 Orange County Commissioner S. Scott Boyd called “beyond Horizon West.”

With development moving in Village I — the finish line for Horizon West — Evans Engineering President David Evans is looking even farther south to develop 23.94 gross acres of commercial and residential property, specifically at the southeast corner of the Hartzog and Avalon roads intersection.

In a project called Island Reef, Evans is starting with a request to amend the Future Land Use from commercial to a mix of commercial and low-mediumdensity residential.

Evans said he would plan for up to 220 single-family units in the style of town homes and up to 20,000 square feet of retail space.

One resident who lives across the street from the proposal site, near Lake Gifford, said he was pleased with the lower height of this proposal — a maximum of 35 feet — as opposed to a taller property nearby, which he said could have a direct view into his home.

That resident wondered where the entrances to the property would be, to which Evans replied they would be as far from the intersection as possible.

Multiple residents questioned the need for commercial space at that intersection given so

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Development concerns Horizon West residents A couple is planning to retire to one of up to 25 homes proposed on its property, once the site is developed.

ZAK KERR STAFF WRITER HORIZON WEST A parcel of about

36 gross acres at 14124 Reams Road — known as the Benedict Property — was the subject of a Dec. 16 community meeting at Bridgewater Middle School, hosted by Orange County staff.

And although only 16.3 acres of that parcel is developable as uplands — with the rest being wetlands not to be developed — local residents have concerns that development in this area would interfere with wildlife. The land currently bears a future land use of greenbelt and conservation for Lakeside Village, but if the proposal passes the Orange County Board of County Commissioners as presented, those 16.3 developable acres would have a new use as estate home district.

Under that type of future land use, the applicant, Kendell Keith, said developers would seek up to 25 residential dwelling units, which would have to be the large estate kind.

One of those units would house the Benedict couple who owns the land, where they have planned to begin their retirement.

“This is pretty preliminary,” Keith said. “It could possibly be a while before it develops.”

He said zoning likely would not be for another year, but the idea would be to have two upland areas connected by roads through wetlands.

This drew the residents’ concern of wetlands not being preserved, but Environmental Protection Division official John Geiger said the wetlands would all be in an easement.

“It’s not like they’re taking out a lot of wetlands,” Geiger said.

“They might have a little road. …

If they’re not bulldozing legally, we follow up, and this is one of those sites where there was illegal clearing done. In 2009, there was a violation reported, and … it took until 2012, when we sent an official letter saying it’s done.

They had to do restoration, and they had to pay a fine.”

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The Orange County Administrative Center, at 201 S. Rosalind Ave. in Orlando, will host up to four meetings on this project, as follows: n Local Planning Agency transmittal hearing, Jan. 21, 2016 n Board of County Commissioners transmittal hearing, Feb. 16, 2016 n Local Planning Agency adoption hearing, May 19, 2016 n Board of County Commissioners final adoption hearing, June 21, 2016

A fine of $10,000 and a mandate to replant were among the consequences, Geiger said.

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This area has been part of a study to figure out what Reams Road development would become, District 1 Orange County Commissioner S. Scott Boyd said. Construction to make all of Reams Road four lanes is fully funded, he said.

Moreover, the Reams Road intersection with Center Drive — frequented most by Walt Disney World workers — ultimately would shift west, Boyd said.

Hydrology in the project area

could shift, as well, based on a study that has shown watering reduction of up to 50% with a new technology, Boyd said. St. Johns River Water Management District is encouraging replacements with the best available technology whenever there are breaks, Boyd said. Hookups are required to Orange County sewer and water for this project, Keith said.

Trails in this area will hook up to other Horizon West roads, too, with a hope for Tiny Road trail to eventually connect to the West Orange Trial, Boyd said.

Boyd expanded the discussion to the proposed Horizon West Sportsplex on Tiny Road and connection of Hamlin development roads to that, which threatened sand skinks have stalled by occupying that area. He said his goal remained to break ground there before his term expires next year, and he hopes to have a community meeting soon to update progress at the Dorman Property, where Deputy Scott Pine Memorial Park and the stadium for the West Orange relief high school will be.

The county case planner for the Benedict Property proposal is Nicolas Thalmueller, who can be contacted at (407) 836-5603 or Nicolas.Thalmueller@ocfl.net.

Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@orangeobserver.com.

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Baus house spreads Christmas cheer IF YOU GO

ADDRESS: 5306 Nagami Drive, Windermere DETAILS: The Christmas display will be up through New Year’s Eve. Mickey’s WEBSITE: mickeyshome.com

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A song by children’s songwriter Judy Pancoast continues to describe the details of that house, which is in Summerport.

It’s owned by Mickey and Minnie Baus.

Yes — those are their real names.

About 10 years ago, these Disney fanatics moved to the area to be closer to the Big Mouse’s headquarters. They decorate the yard with a different theme every month.

“If there’s no holiday, we’ll make one up,” Minnie said. “In September, we have Labor Day, but there aren’t a lot of characters for Labor Day, so we do a football theme.”

October and December are what the Bauses call “extreme.”

Right after Thanksgiving, the Christmas decorations start to go up.

“At some point, we’ll stop,” Mickey said. “We never really finish.”

“We have a lot of kids who go by here every day on the way to and from school. They play a game they call ‘What’s New,’” Minnie added.

Every decoration has a story, Minnie said. Some were gifts from friends or donations from neighbors. Some are from Walt Disney World itself, such as the light-up reindeer in the front yard, which were once on display at the Grand Floridian Resort.

If you stop by in the early evening, you’re likely to meet the Bauses. They enjoy going out in the driveway to chat with guests about the display and getting to know their neighbors. Last year, they met visitors from many different states and 12 countries.

If you pull up to the house in your car, you can tune into 99.9 FM to hear music that coordinates

Student Enrollment presented, the new school would take on all Sunset Park Elementary territory that is both west of Winter Garden-Vineland Road and roughly south of communities accessed via Overstreet Road. The new school also would usurp all Independence Elementary territory east of the junction of Seidel, Reams and Ficquette roads, giving the new school a projected 2016-17 enrollment of 842 students. Sunset Park would have a

projected enrollment of 841 students for each option.

In Option 1, Independence and Keene’s Crossing Elementary zones would remain as they are, apart from the land the new school would inherit from Independence. This would result in student projections of 786 at Independence and 822 at Keene’s Crossing for the 2016-17 year.

In Option 2, Independence would gain all Keene’s Crossing students who live south of Lake Hartley and Bridgewater Middle School. This would mean respec-

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The Bauses hand-made wooden cutouts of the Seven Dwarfs.

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with the changing light displays.

Songs include “Let It Go,” “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and of course, “The House Called Mickey’s Home,” among others.

A “mega tree” in the side yard is programmed by a computer and displays a different light show for each song. Mickey has a background in theatrical design and lighting and looks forward to purchasing or designing programs

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for the mega tree each year. Some are pre-made, but he tweaks them — for example, he added Mickey ears to the Grinch for one song.

“To me, that’s the fun part, because it’s a lot of computer work too — it’s not just decorating,” Mickey said. “We always say our goal is to make you smile.”

Contact Catherine Kerr at ckerr@orangeobserver.com.

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tive student estimates of 847 and 761 in 2016-17.

The board endorsed Option 1, which matched the recommendation of Superintendent Barbara Jenkins’ staff.

“They’re fairly close, but Option 1 gives us a little bit more room where we’re going to see the intensity of the growth, so it’s just trying to plan a little bit better for that,” District 4 School Board Member Pam Gould said. “We know we’re going to need another elementary school, but we need to get the next round of projections before seeing where.”

For about 200 students zoned from Sunset Park or Keene’s Crossing to Independence for its inaugural year in 2015, it is possible the new elementary school would be their third school in as many years.

The final public meeting on this rezoning will take place at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 26, 2016, at the Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center, 445 W. Amelia St., Orlando.

Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@orangeobserver.com.

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Town celebrates 1887 schoolhouse The town of Windermere dedicated its historic 1887 schoolhouse after restoring much of the building to its former glory. Fundraising continues so more improvements can be made.

AMY QUESINBERRY RHODE COMMUNITY EDITOR WINDERMERE Once the

Citrus crates were constructed to resemble the seating for students in 1887.

center of social activity in Windermere, the 128-year-old historic schoolhouse was a popular place once again Friday, Dec. 11, when the town held a special ceremony to dedicate the historic site and to honor the lives of the people who first studied there.

Guests included Town Council Member John Armstrong, whose father was born there after Lloyd and Minnie Belle Armstrong added onto it and made it the family home; and the Rev. Roger Seidner, whose father attended the school

The Windermere Elementary School Chorus performed patriotic songs at the dedication.

and later served as a town council member.

Speakers included Mayor Gary Bruhn and several Orange County Public Schools representatives: Superintendent Dr. Barbara Jenkins, School Board Chairman Bill Sublette and School Board Member Pam Gould.

“This place matters,” Jenkins said. “It mattered in 1887, and it matters today.”

The Windermere Elementary School Chorus performed several patriotic songs before the Florida Heritage Site historic marker was unveiled. The sign was sponsored by the Windermere Historical Preservation Board, Windermere Garden, Club, Windermere Parks and Recreation, Mary Frances Fischer-Howard and family, John and Deanna Armstrong, Gary and Kay Bruhn and the Florida Department of State.

The schoolhouse and property were donated to the town by Eunice and Manuel “Perry” Parramore in 1995, and in 2003 the site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

While much restoration has taken place, funds are still being solicited to repair the woodpecker holes in the gable boards and to replace siding on the east and west ends.

Contact Amy Quesinberry Rhode at aqrhode@orangeobserver.com.

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Windermere Mayor Gary Bruhn welcomed the crowd at the dedication of the 1887 Windermere Schoolhouse on Friday, Dec. 11.

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embers of the Dr. Phillips Chamber of Commerce gathered Dec. 8 at The Point Orlando Resort for a night of awards, networking and food at the chamber’s fifth annual Prestige Awards Reception.

Business owners were awarded for outstanding work, while volunteers and others were recognized for their contributions to the chamber.

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Maggie Rosario, Dr. Phillips Chamber of Commerce president and Alexia Lu of Title Warehouses of America.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2015

Holiday for the heroes

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he Eco Adventure Club Heroes, based in Keene’s Pointe and surrounding neighborhoods, brought some holiday spirit Orange County Fire Department Station 35. The club provided a holiday turkey dinner, complete with all the fixings, to those working at the station on Dec. 18.

The club did it so the firefighters, paramedics and others at the station would know they were appreci-

ated this holiday season, said Rebecca Gatewood, a member of the club.

“We want to bring the joy of Christmas here,” she said.

To thank the club for their generosity, the firefighters, paramedics and engineers gave the members a tour around the station. The Eco Adventure Club Heroes help out the community, specifically in conservation-related efforts.

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The group brought turkey and all the holiday fixings to the fire station.

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With the motivation of always having the next level to attain and being just a step away from master, Chris plans to stick with his favorite sport as long as he can.

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“Chris believes that he lives up to one of the mottos said by the late Senior Grandmaster Edward B. Sell,” Linda said. “‘A black belt is a champion of his own weaknesses.’”

Chris graduated in 2009 from Olympia High School, in 2010 from Westside Tech with a specialization in multimedia design and in 2014 from Valencia College with a technical certificate in office support. He has worked at Walt Disney World and is pursuing a career with Publix Supermarkets.

Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@orangeobserver.com.

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NIGHT STUDIO: LIFE DRAWING 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30. at SoBo Gallery, 127 S. Boyd St., Winter Garden.

Drop in with no prior commitment to practice figure drawing with a live model present. Cost is $10 for Winter Garden Art Association members or $15 for nonmembers. (407) 347-7996.

Kathie Camara’s seascape paintings are inspired by her love of the ocean, which first developed when she lived in Massachusetts.

“That’s one of the things I learned — when you’re doing something like that, you don’t just slap it on and it’s fine. You have to go over it and refine it until it looks beautiful.”

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Paige Hyland “Rave! But kinda ranting that life has gone so caddywampus that this is a rave.

(I was) at Publix this morning, and the customer in front of me wished the cashier a Merry Christmas. Now, instead of calling security, taking her picture on her phone, alerting the media or slapping said customer, this is what the cashier said in response.

“Well, my family had a very nice Hanukkah, but I hope your family has a very Merry Christmas!”

Huh. Go figure. We all left smiling.

Whatever you celebrate, celebrate it with those you love.”

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

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Painting class IF YOU GO SEASCAPES WORKSHOP WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, and Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016 WHERE: SoBo Gallery, 127 S. Boyd St., Winter Garden COST: $150 for WGAA members, $165 for nonmembers. Materials fee of $20 for students who do not have their own oil paints.

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Starting next month and continuing throughout the year, artists in West Orange will have an opportunity to harness the spirit of the sea at an oil-painting workshop taught by Kathie Camara.

This Winter Garden Art Association class will last two days and is open to artists of any experience level, even first-time painters.

On the first day of the workshop, students will gain the information they need to paint a seascape, such as the different parts of a wave and how it moves, and they will start the background of their pieces. The next day, they will fine-tune their work until it is complete.

“That’s one of the things I learned — when you’re doing something like that, you don’t just slap it on and it’s fine,” Camara said. “You have to go over it and refine it until it looks beautiful.”

Although Camara will help each student with his or her piece, she will not dictate identical instructions to everyone. Students can choose their colors, whether to depict a daytime or nighttime scene and make their own deci-

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Katie Camara loves to paint animals and has led pet portrait workshops through the Winter Garden Art Association.

sions about what “extras” to include. “We want the artist to express (his or her) own style,” Camara said.

MEET THE TEACHER

Camara lived most of her life in Massachusetts and started her art career there. She first became certified to teach painting in 2000 and has experience with watercolors, pastels, pen and ink and other media. Her media of choice

are usually acrylics and oils, but recently, she also has become immersed in glasswork.

In 2004, after retiring, Camara and her husband followed their dream of living near Walt Disney World and moved to Central Florida. When the Winter Garden Art Association opened about two years ago and was looking for instructors, Camara signed on.

She has led a pet portrait workshop numerous times at WGAA,

among other classes.

Camara’s advice for first-time painters is simple.

“Just come with an open mind,” Camara said. “Come to learn something. I’m a perpetual student; I take classes all the time. …

I think it makes me a better artist and it makes me a better teacher to learn new things.”

Contact Catherine Kerr at ckerr@orangeobserver.com.

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Christina Farley signed copies of her books at the Keene’s Crossing Family Reading Night.

Happily ever after: Keene’s Crossing hosts reading night

Sparky (ID #A337446) is an 11-year-old dog who was surrendered because his owner could no longer care for him. This talkative senior boy is now looking for a forever home where he can relax and spend his golden years. As an older pup, Sparky has a few minor medical issues: a small mass and some hair loss. However, he isn’t bothered by these things at all, and he’s a happy-go-lucky kind of dog who’s always smiling.

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Former teacher and author Christina Farley signed copies of her latest book, “Brazen,” and students — dressed in their pajamas — enjoyed perusing titles in the Winter Wonderland Book Fair.

Adoption fees for all animals are $12 for the month of December.

Orange County Animal Services is located at 2769 Conroy Road in Orlando, near the Mall at Millenia. The shelter is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

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eachers and staff at West Orange High School enjoyed a festive afternoon Dec. 16 at the annual Teacher/Staff Holiday Luncheon.

Each year, the ParentTeacher Student Organization organizes the event, which is intended to thank teachers and staff for their hard work throughout the year. Parents and alumni brought dishes to serve to the teachers. Other community members also participated: Olive Garden donated 200 breadsticks, and the West Orange lacrosse team gave gift cards to be raffled off at the lunch.

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Carolyn Gambill Baker, 79, of Tallahassee, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015, at Margaret Z. Dozier Hospice House at Big Bend Hospice.

Carolyn was born on Jan. 6, 1936, in Columbia, South Carolina, but grew up on Tybee Island, Georgia, where she loved to roller skate on the beach. She met Charles while he was in the Coast Guard at Tybee Island Lighthouse in the summer of 1951, and they were married in 1954, when they moved to Winter Garden, Florida. She lived in Winter Garden for the next 40 years until moving to Clermont and then to Tallahassee.

Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Charles Brockington Baker; daughter, Madeline Baker Hartsfield (Lee); son, Charles Weston Baker (Kathy); granddaughters, Kylene Trask (Tim), Cassandra Scheppers (Zach) and Kara Carmichael (Sean); and several great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at the Bevis Funeral Home Chapel. The family received friends from 10 to 11 a.m. A gathering of friends and family immediately followed the service at 7524 Bradfordville Road.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida 32308.

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SPORTS WPS TO HOST TOURNEY The Windermere Prep Athletics Department will host its annual “Rock Holiday Classic” Dec. 28 to 30 on its campus. The event features both a boys and a girls eightteam tournament.

On the boys side, participating teams will travel from as near as Winter Park and as far as the Bronx, New York, and Houston. The Lakers boys team is currently 9-1 and regarded as one of the top teams in the state in Class 3A. On the girls side, all eight teams are from out of state.

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CFCA’s Jacob Newman averages 17.7 points per game for the Eagles. Page 14

Panther girls soccer rolls into break Dr. Phillips rides a nine-game shutout streak into winter break, during which it has outscored opponents 43-0.

ZAK KERR STAFF WRITER DR. PHILLIPS A hard-fought 3-2

home loss to West Orange High turned out to be Dr. Phillips girls soccer’s lone blemish in district play, just a goal shy of a regularseason district title.

But since that loss Nov. 10, the Panthers have won all nine of

their games before winter break.

And they haven’t allowed a goal.

“I definitely think playing West Orange, which is our big rival, right off the bat makes something click with the girls,” first-year head coach Ashley Womack said. “They always have a mindset that West

Orange is so much better than them … and then when they go out there and realize they’re just as good, they can go out and finish the season and give them some focus and mentality to go forward.”

The difference since that third loss in four games to start this season has been staying consistent from the opening kick to the final whistle, she said.

“In the Boone game and that West Orange game, we went up 2-0 and we allowed them to come back and win, and the

Edgewater game was just something a little funky,” she said.

“It was that the girls needed to learn how to finish out a game.

It was getting them to believe in themselves, getting them to understand they need to play the whole game, and then once they’ve done that and … focused for 80 minutes, we haven’t been scored on.”

Womack said goalie Launa Foreman and an experienced defense have gelled fantastically SEE PANTHERS PAGE 15

DP GIRLS WEIGHTLIFTING The girls weightlifting team for Dr. Phillips High School took home the top spot Dec. 17 at the Metro Conference West Championship meet — the Panthers’ first Metro West crown since 2010.

Dr. Phillips was led by first-place efforts from Sashanique Thompson (230 pounds total lift), Jordin Ferguson (275 pounds total lift) and Nastasia McKenzie (270 pounds total lift).

The Panthers will compete in their district meet January 8.

The Bridgewater Middle School girls volleyball team celebrated its second county championship in as many years Dec. 16.

Twice as nice The Bridgewater girls volleyball team won the county championship for a second consecutive year Dec. 16 with a victory over Maitland Middle.

TITANS ROLLING AFTER LOSS The Olympia boys soccer team suffered its first — and to this point, only — defeat of the season Dec. 7 at the hands of the Evans Trojans, 6-3. Since then, though, the Titans have returned to dominant form.

In four contests leading up to the holiday break — against Jones, Lake Minneola, Celebration and South Lake, respectively — Olympia has outscored its opponents 30-3.

The Titans (12-1-2) return to action Jan. 6 at home against Ocoee.

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Taylor Head helped lead the way for the Bobcats.

consecutive year, the girls volleyball team at Bridgewater Middle School is the best in Orange County.

The Bobcats completed a second undefeated season Dec. 16 with a 2-1 win (19-25, 25-17, 15-5) over Maitland Middle in the Orange County Public Schools Championship.

After Maitland ended the first set on a 7-1 run to take a 1-0 lead, Bridgewater refocused in the second set with their season on the line.

“I definitely think it turned around in the second game when we started strong with our

serves,” head coach Layla West said. “It’s something that we’ve practiced and is kind of our signature.”

In addition to the improved service effort, the Bobcats also benefited from the leadership of eighth-graders who, dating back to their sixth-grade season, lost only two games (36-2 combined middle school career record). Captains Emma McElveen and Taylor Head, in particular, were crucial to Bridgewater’s comeback effort.

“These girls are seasoned,” coach Mark Bergner said. “(McElveen and Head) can calm the team down, and the team SEE BRIDGEWATER PAGE 15

MEET THE BOBCATS The 2015 Bridgewater Middle School girls volleyball team includes: Isabel Acosta, Anna Becker, Angeline Bergner, Arianna Bergner, Katie Boeneman, Amanda Chambers, Cassidy Chambers, Andie Dolven, Brinley Griffitts, Taylor Head, Arianna Hernandez, Ellie Heyder, Emma McElvee, Madison Mitchell and Lissette Stephens Coaches: Layla West and Mark Bergner Athletic director: Rodney Leath Principal: Lisa James

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Jacob Newman In his first year with the CFCA boys basketball team after transferring from Heritage Christian in Kissimmee, junior wing player Jacob Newman has made an immediate impact for the Eagles. Through nine games, Newman is averaging 17.7 points per game — second on the team. In a recent 81-65 win over Legacy Charter Dec. 17, Newman posted 21 points and nine rebounds, a performance he preceded with 20 points and 10 rebounds in a 53-50 win over Agape Christian Dec. 15.

What’s it been like getting acclimated in your first season at CFCA? Well, the people at CFCA just made me feel welcome. My teammates made me feel like a family — I adjusted better than I thought I would.

What game would you say has been your best to date?

I would probably say our win against Agape Christian (Dec. 15, 53-50). I rebounded well, and I finished really good (at the rim).

Which teammate have you developed the most chemistry with so far?

Dante Treacy. It’s really good to play with an elite point guard — Dante has a really good basketball IQ and finds easy ways to get me a basket.

How do you like playing for head coach Jonathan McClintock?

He pushes me harder than anyone else — he just wants me to be the best player I can be. He works with me on getting low on the defensive end and just being versatile.

admire his competitiveness — he gives it his all every second he’s on the court.

The team has played a tough schedule so far this season. What’s that been like?

It’s been really hard, but we try to learn from the losses and just improve to become a better team in the end.

What’s your favorite Christmas movie?

“Home Alone 2.”

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Do you have any interest in seeing “Star Wars: The Force Awakens?”

No. As a kid, I never really watched “Star Wars.”

Dec. 17 was a special occasion for Dr. Phillips boys hoops coach Anthony Long.

But don’t expect him to be the one to tell you why.

The modest coach of a program that has won at least 20 games a season since Bill Clinton was in his first term as president earned win No. 300 last Thursday.

His Panthers, now 7-1, pulled away in the fourth quarter of an important Metro Conference game against visiting Evans for a 76-67 win.

For someone on the roster such as senior Richard McKenzie, whose game-high 23 points helped to pave the way to victory for the Panthers, the fact that he was part of a milestone achievement for his coach was something he wasn’t even cognizant of until afterward.

“We weren’t aware of it until just now, when he told us in the locker room,” McKenzie said.

“It’s amazing – he’s a really good coach, and we all love him.”

After the victory, Long was much more interested in talking about McKenzie’s strong play of late, or how well senior Justin Tucker (15 points, 17 rebounds, five blocks) played, than his personal accomplishment. Still, he did address the significance of the win, in a way, by praising the school itself.

What is the last movie you saw in theaters, and was it any good?

I saw “Dope.” I like it. What I liked about it was that it was about a teenager who was trying to find out what he wanted to do with his life.

What is your favorite sport to watch on television beside basketball?

Besides basketball, I would probably say college football is my favorite sport to watch.

My favorite team is Alabama.

What are you hoping to study in college?

I want to study mass communication. If basketball doesn’t work out, I think I would like to be like a sports analyst.

Is there a game on the schedule once the team returns in January that you are anticipating?

I’m really looking forward to competing against IMG Academy (Jan. 21, 2016, at home). I’m just ready to go out there and compete.

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really listens to them.”

The Bobcats also enjoyed playing in front of an energized crowd on their home floor. “(The home crowd) was awesome,” Head said. “It really motivated us.”

Bridgewater’s girls team has now won 28 consecutive games, spanning two seasons.

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Already, this season figures to extend that streak of 20-win seasons to 23 consecutive campaigns. Maybe it’ll include a postseason run, too.

Regardless, kudos to coach Long on his achievement. The program is lucky to have him.

For an eighth-grader such as McElveen, who will be moving on to start her high-school career next fall, it was a fitting end.

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“You don’t see too many coaches hanging in at one school that long,” Long said.

“DP is just so great. There’s no better place for me to go.”

Long has two state championships from his time with Gainesville High and has led the Panthers to state runnerup finishes in 2007, 2010 and 2011. Perhaps the year he hits win No. 300 at Dr. Phillips (combined, he is set to secure win No. 450 as a head coach this week) also will be the year that he gets the Panthers over the hump as the last team standing in Lakeland.

It wouldn’t have seemed so likely before the season. A wave of transfers headlined by bluechip forward Chaundee Brown, now at The First Academy, figured to set Dr. Phillips back.

But it hasn’t. The Panthers are 7-1 with quality victories over Evans, Ocoee and Edgewater. Led by Tucker’s massive wingspan, Dr. Phillips showcases a balanced attack of perimeter shooters and slashing ability and, as always, they’re well-coached and disciplined.

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Titans take 9-5 record into holidays Olympia’s girls basketball team will participate in the Jim Clark Holiday Classic in Orlando before returning in January to a tough stretch of games.

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On the road Dec. 15, in front of an energized home crowd for the Jones Tigers, the Olympia Titans took a late lead after trailing for much of the game. After the Tigers tied the contest at 45-45, a play drawn up out of a timeout with 20 seconds remaining had Olympia’s Taylor Hair score a goahead bucket with just 10 seconds to play.

Jones — the No. 3 team in the state in Class 4A — scored with three seconds remaining, though, sending the game to overtime.

There, the Tigers outscored the Titans 11-2, earning a 58-49 win.

Afterward, Olympia head coach

Robert Carmody acknowledged that turnovers ultimately prevented his team from securing an important road victory.

“We’ve got to not turn the ball over — we had far too many turnovers,” Carmody said. “We played way too frantic in the half-court.”

Hair led the Titans on the night with 21 points and 14 rebounds.

Leading into Tuesday’s game, Olympia won three consecutive contests and five of its past seven. Several Titans have stepped up during that stretch, most noticeably junior forward Anjelie Tirone.

“She’s been huge off the bench, very active,” Carmody said, adding that Tirone — a standout sprinter on the track team — can guard nearly all five positions.

The Titans responded to their defeat by pummeling Apopka, 53-37, Dec. 17. That victory has Olympia at 9-5 entering the holiday break, during which Carmody’s Titans will play at the Jim Clark Holiday Classic, hosted by Bishop Moore Catholic High in Orlando. Olympia will open play Dec. 28 with another matchup against Apopka at 9 a.m. The event will continue through Dec. 30.

After the break, the Titans return to a busy schedule that includes dates against two of the best teams in the state: Jan. 8, 2016, at Wekiva and Jan. 16., 2016, at Colonial.

The hope is that, even in defeat, the Titans loss against the Tigers — and their games during the break – will prepare them adequately for a tough stretch of the schedule.

“We’ve got to practice a little bit harder to get used to competing at that high level,” Carmody said.

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Taylor Hair scored 21 points for the Olympia Titans in a game against Jones on Dec. 15.

“We showed our frantic nature, so we absolutely have to play with more poise and play with that sort of pressure. (Tuesday’s game was)

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to put up those nine shutouts.

“Launa’s young — she’s a sophomore — and this is her first year on varsity,” Womack said. “She’s come right out and commanded the field, and her and the defense just clicked right away. I have two seniors on defense, as well, and their seniority and experience in varsity has really been the groundwork.”

At the other end of the field, senior forward Shae Vevera has blasted shot after shot past all but one opponent during this streak, scoring 16 goals.

“Shae’s one of those girls I say just has that natural ability, and she has that determination to score,” Womack said. “When she gets that fire in her eyes, no one can stop her, and she’s just gotten better every single year. Now as a senior, she’s at her height and just

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The varsity roster has reached a height with no ninth-graders this year, meaning additional experienced depth and familiarity. “(Some) have played together now for four years,” Womack said. “They are confident on the ball; they know how to go out and play 80 minutes together, so

I think that’s huge. That experience is what’s setting them apart this year.”

As the Panthers enter the winter break, their coach is stressing maintaining fitness and focus, given the sudden turn from five intense days a week to none.

“Getting them to remain fit and able to play the 80 minutes is going to be huge,” Womack said.

“I also think with them it’s maintaining that focus and … how

a good learning moment.”

Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@orangeobserver.com.

quickly they can come back and mesh again.”

Dr. Phillips will have three games within four days to do so, and Womack — a graduate of this program who played soccer all four years of high school — is thrilled to see this group have an opportunity to excel.

“Knowing what they can do with this team and how far they can go is exciting to watch,” she said.

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