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..**....******ALL FOR ADC 320 *I I^ ^ ^I-1. braryotF.Histoey/Univ.-ofR 205 SMJa U. of Fl PO Box 117007 Ga nesilMFL 3261,-00 The West Orange Times 7.-. ; -- ,_ {%'b,, In brief Take a carriage ride around the city The Winter Garden Heri- tage Foundation is sponsor- ing horse-and-carriage rides this Friday. Dec. 16, from 6-10 p.m. Participants can enjoy the holiday lights in historic downtown from a 16-passenger horse-drawn wagon. To reserve a spot. call 407-656-3244. Last chance to see 'Diviners' The Beth Marshall Presents' production of The Diviners continues through Sunday at the Garden The- atre in Winter Garden. The Diviners is set in the 1930s about a backsliding preacher % ho befriends a young boy who has the abil- ity to di% ine for water. Show times are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $24 for adults, $20 for seniors/students. Contact the Garden Theatre Box Office at 407-877- GRDN. MetroWest Relay kick-off this week The Relay For Life of MetroWest had planned a kick-off party for this Wednesday, Dec. 14. at 7 p.m. It was to take place at Pour House Bar and Grill, 2461 Hiavassee Road. Orlando. The event was to include food. door prizes and a S quick information session. For more information about the all-night fundraiser S for the American Cancer Society. call Melissa Long at407'581-2532 orgo to 1 wwN.relayforlife.org/ metrowestfl. Clothing giveaway this Saturday at Ocoee church This Saturday,. Dec. 17, Ocoee Church of God will host a clothing giveaw a% event from 8-11 a.m. at its campus located at 1105 N. : Lakewood A\e. in Ocoee. Each individual will receive up to trwo free bags of clothes. Additional bags of clothes will cost $3 each. Clothing %w Ul be available for men. women and chil- dren. For more information. call the church at 407-656- 8011. Windermere Boat Parade is this Saturday Boaters are in\ cited to decorate their watercrafts and meet at Bird Island at 5 p.m. this Saturday. Dec. 17. for the annual Christmas boat parade, which begins at 6 p.m. For more information, go to www.windermereboatpa- rade.com. Donate blood, get movie voucher Those who donate blood at the Big Red Bus at Health Central hospital in Ocoee on Dec. 19 and 20 u ill get a free mo, ie Xoucher in re- turn. Photo IDs are required to participate. Make an online appointment at www. S; fbcdonor.org and enter spon- sor code M53. Inside Deaths...2A S Opinion...4A Business...5A Winter Garden...6-7A Ocoee...8A S .Oakland...9A W\indermere... 10A S Dr. Phillips...10A Social:. 13A S Sports...1-3B Schools...4-5B. 8 93739 00100 o0 By Kathy Aber Reading Reindeer helpers are work- ing tirelessly this week to gather. label. sort and redistribute book donations to 17 community children's program this week. Local high schools tout high graduation rates Olympia. Ocoee, Dr. Phil- lips and West Orange were among 15 Orange County public high schools sporting graduation rates greater than 90 percent when the state Department of Education re- leased the 2010-11 district and school level graduation rates on Monday. Olympia High earned a graduation rate of 96.4 per- cent, which was second to Lake Nona's 97.3 percent. Ocoee's rate came in at 94.1 percent. Dr. Phillips had a mark of 91.5 percent, and West Orange recorded a 91.0. Olympia also increased its rate over a one-year period by 1.2 percent. Fourteen high (See Graduation, 12A) Bond Building renovation awarded $40K in' grants By Michael Laval Ren of" do den's $4 ,0 Comt Agen, conve day's ing an plicat apiec Match .Thi Photo by Andrew Bailey Bond The exterior of downtownWinter Garden's 1st brick building has been re- build stored to its former glory. Construction crews are nearing completion of the ner of project to renovate the old Dillard and Boyd Building at the corner of Plant Built and Main streets, along with the adjacent building at 24 S. Main St. nally Ocoee Commission selects 1 city towing company By Suzan E. Kurdak Although the city of Ocoee had been using various tow- ing companies on a rota- tional basis and had received good service from all, the contract bid was awarded to a single company at last %week's commission meeting - Car Store. Cirt officials strongly debated on this is- sue for almost an hour. For years, when wrecker towing services for public roads and city vehicles were needed, the city utilized sev- eral different companies. Yet. officials were concerned that residents were being charged different rates. Additionally. the rotation list was increas- ing and that created the need for additional staff time to verify new companies and also for tracking purposes. City purchasing agent Joyce Tolbert spoke before the commission and said that the estimated current annual towing charges for the public roads is $130,000, about 740 tows annually. The current annual cost for city vehicles is $10.000 at approximately 85 tows annually, which costs $140,000. A request for proposal (RFP) was sent out for lo- cal toting services to bid on. and the city was asking for contracts that would pro- vide for the tow ing of city (See Ocoee, HIA) Valencia named top U.S. community college The top community college in the United States has been named, and Valencia College in Orlando w ill receive $600.000 to go along with that honor. Highlighting the need to improve student learning and graduation rates in community colleges leading to good jobs the As- pen Institute College Excellence Program selected Valencia for this award. The announcement follows a yearlong ef- fort by the Aspen Institute to assemble and review extensive data on community col- leges and the critical elenients of'student success: student learning. degree completion and transfer, equity and employment/earn- ings after college. This is the first national recognition of ex- traordinary accomplishments at individual community colleges. Sandy Shugart, Valencia president. issued a statement after learning of the honor: "It is a great honor that recognizes Valencia's results: significantly higher graduation rates rniulu uy ri .ice 1nue1b t Sandy Shugart. Valencia College presi- dent. proudly announced the school's top honor. than peer colleges, among the nation's high- est job-placement rate at 95 percent and the (See Valencia. 12A. ovation efforts for one downtown Winter Gar- oldest buildings got a 00 boost from the city 's unity Redevelopment cy (CRA). The board ened during last Thurs- City Commission meet- id approved a pair of ap- ions requesting $20.000 e from the CRA's Faqade thing Grant program. rteen months ago, the Foundation acquired the ing at the south est cor- f Plant and Main streets. in 1912, it was origi- known as the Dillard and Boyd Building and since the early 1990s. prior to the downtown n's redevelopment, it was the site of ShirleN "s Trail- side Antiques. Having stood for nearly 100 sears, many local residents remember the building's other past tenants, including Leader Department Store.' Low ne\'s Chocolates. Merle Norman and the Magic Wand. Through the years, the upstairs has contained a mo' ie theater, apartments. Bechtold la\\ office and Dr. Sim's den- tist office. O'er the'past decade, the building fell into a state of ISee Building. 12A) Please consider dropping off a neow book at one of the eight donation sites listed in the clip-out coupon on 4A. The book drive ends this week. It's always a challenge matching .the book donations %with the requests submit- ted by the distribution agencies, but the Neighborhood Center for Families relocates Orange County Citizens' Commission for Children's Neighborhood Centers For Families (NCF) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday to officially open the doors to its new West Orange NCF location. It is housed within the Mildred Dixon Activity Center at 303 W. Crown Point Road, Winter Garden. The ribbon-cut- ting included a number of officials from Orange County Times' Reindeer teani always manages this puzzling task. Ocoee Police Department's Holiday Toys for Kids in Need has requested books for 486 children. Winter Garden's (See Reading. 3A I and the cities of Winter Garden and Ocoee, I-r, Alex- ander Hernandez, Robert Stuart, Rosemary Wilsen, Charlie Mae Wilder, Scott Boyd, Harold Bouler and Lonnie Bell. The staff will offer the same services and programs provided by this NCF, including KidsFocus, family counseling, after-school and summer program and a food pantry. Jeff Cox (right) of Windermere presents former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani with a commemorative 9/11 Boy Scout patch. Cox was honored at a dinner ceremony as winner of the national Eagle Scout proj- ect of the year. Cox honored as national Eagle Scout project winner Jeff Cox..a 17-year-old West Orange High School senior from Windermere, was recognized as the national Eagle Scout project winner of the year during a tribute dinner hosted this month by the Frederick Leadership Institute honoring former U.S. Rep. Bill McCollum. Cox also presented former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani with a special 9/11 Boy Scout patch pnor to a tribute dinner in downtown Orlando. Cox's project %on out of 50,000 entries. The memorial garden in dow ntow n Windermere honors the victims of 9,11 with a memorial made from a 650-pound steel beam from the nuins of the World Trade Center. A ring of 90 colorful tiles surround the beam. Each tile has an image representing the home- lands of the 3.000 victims. Cox is a member of Troop 6. and he plans to attend the University of Central Florida in the fall. Help Reading Reindeer meet its goal U' -;LiLr~ 2A The West Orange Times Thursday, December 15, 2011 Obituaries NANCY RIGBY MANN, 94, of Winter Garden. FL, died De- S cember 4, 2011. She passed into the pres- . ence of her Lord -peace- and Martha fully in her sleep d at the Flor- home of of Sigma sher career Cindy Reaching mainly English and Nancysh. It was lifelong Foridan, dern that she an only childero Oliver husband Moartha Rigby n PlyThomas Leuth, FL, onard Mann. NFebruary 2, 1917. She graduated from Apopka anHigh School (class of 1935) and went on to attend the Flor- ida State College for Women (FSU) in 1939, obtaining an AB degree in teaching. Nancy She was a member of Sigma Kappa. She spent a brief time Bapn te Key West school system before taking a position at Lakeview High School, where shedenjoyed a long career teaching mainly English and Spanish. It was in Winter Gar- den that she met her belovedibrary and husband of 53 years, Thomas Leonard Mann. Nancy was an active member of the DauWinter Garden community and invested herself in many organizations and interests. She was a member of squthe First Baptist Church of Winter Gar- den, where she served as a prominent volunteer for many years in the church library and media center. She was also an active member of the United Daughters of the Contederacy. She was involved in the local bridge club and played regu- larly until the age of ninety. general. She was fond of square danc- ing and spending time in the mountains of North Carolina with Leonard and her pets. Nancy was an enormous lover of animals and over her life- time cared for countless dogs and cats...she also owned several horses and enjoyed riding. She displayed a great talent in oil painting and art in general. She is preceded in death by her parents and hus- band and is survived by her nephews,lace at Blaine, and Keith Mann; and nieces, Penny2 Mann Bever, Sandra Mann Stevenson, Candace Mann Tuller; and great-nephewtery, Will Blaine; and great-niece, Elizabeth B. line Bentley; and godchild, Amy Walker Beke- meyer. A celebration of her life took place at Baldwin Fairchild Chapel on December 7, 2011. A graveside service was held at Winter Garden Cemetery, where she was buried beside her husband and parents. MARY B. ADDESSI, 9679 Ocoee, died Dec. 5. National & Cremation Society, Oviedo. BRLILLIE B. COPELAND, 5289, Ocoee, died Wednes- day, Dec. Nati7. Woodlawn Funeral Home, Gotha.v RECALDO L. GUERRA, 79,d ThursOcoee, died Dec. 5. Col- lison Family Funeral Home Wynn's& Crematory, Howell Branchd Chapel, Winter Park. BRET J. ROSEBOOM, 52, Windermere, died Dec. 6. National Crema- tion Society, Oviedo. CHARLES SHOENFIELD, 86, WintermGarden, died Thursday. Dec. O8. Gail & Wynn's Mortuary, Orlando. MELVIN COON, 56, Win- ter Garden, died Friday, Dec. 9. Gail & Wynn's Mortuary, Orlando. IRENE A. SOUZA, 95, Windermere, died Sun- day, Dec. 11. Orlando Di- rect Cremation Service PATRICIA MARIE NEWMAN (NEE FRIEND), 81. was born March 16, 1930, and raised in Culver -- -- Califor- nia. She spent much of her adult for See's Candies, life in Man- hattan CA and i called it home. During her life she Marie Calendars and Target. Following a stroke in 1994, she moved to Orlando to live with her family. During her lifetime she enjoyed garden- ing, dancing, crossword puzzles, observing nature and watching the sunsets. Paincia was a member of the Wind- ermere Baptist Church. She is survived by her children, Vicki Newman Hearst (Rob- ert 'Rob"), Windermere, FL, Lewis William Newman III (Debbie), Holland, Mich., Kim Newman Manson, of Lake Havasu City, AZ and Gail Newman of Palm Desert. CA; grandchildren, Jamie and Joshua Hearst of Windermere, Fl, Christopher Newman of Holland, MI, Brittney Manson of Denver, CO and Megan and Jessica Manson of Lake Havasu City, AZ. Brothers surviving are Carl David Friend of Manhattan Beach, CA and Jack Michael Friend of Culver City, CA. Friends of the Newman/Hearst families are invited to join her family for a memorial service at 2pm on Sunday, December 18, at Woodlawn Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 400 Wood- lawn Cemetery Road, Gotha. Arrangements under the direc- tion of Woodlawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home, Gotha. FL. Please visit our website at www.woodlawnfuneralhome- gotha.comhttp://www.wood- lawnfuneralhomegotha.com/. HAZEL DARLENE GROOVER, 80, passed away peacefully on the morning of Decem- - ber 11, 2011. Hazel was born on Janu- ary 12, 1931, in Irvine, Ken- tucky, but lived most of her life in Central Florida. Hazel owned an interior design business. She loved having her own business and working with people to make their homes beautiful. Her daughters were the most important to her as well as her grandchildren and great- grandson, and her business was her second love. Hazel is survived by her daugh- ters, Scottie Groover, Rebecca Lazrak and Kimberly Baker, as well as her grandchildren, Megan Baker and Jeremy Groover, and her great- grandson Preston Baker. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, Dec. 16, 2011, at 7:00 P.M. at Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home at 1148 E. Plant St., Winter Garden, FL 34787. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Hazel's name to your favorite charity. Con- dolences may be offered at www.collisoncareyhand.com. ANN SPRAGUE, 64, Windermere. died Sun- day. Dec. 11. Woodlawn Funeral Home. Gotha. RITA STEED STONE, 78, Winter Garden, died Nov. 29. MICHAEL SCHRETZMANN, 56. of Florence, S.C.. died Mon- day, De- cember 5. 2011, at his rest- predence.ased by a sister, Michael was born in Midamiworking Artist. and 11 was the son of Joseph and Bea- trice Schretzmanh.or 31 yHe was Gai Schretzmann. Michael was a Master Craftsman and Fine Woodworking Artist. He worked in the building industry for 31 years creat- ing custom homes and doing specialty woodworking. He rad a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Colorado, Denver, and attended Coker College in Hartsville, SC, to pursue a music degree. He was a consummate musician with a talent for improvisa- tion on the piano playing any genre of music including clas- sical, rhythm and blues, rock and roll, ragtime and liturgical. He was also a bass in the St John's Episcopal Cathedral choir in Denver. He was an amateur performance artist, spiritual pilgrim and adven- turer. He was happiest and at his best on his Eddy Merckx Pro Bike doing cross-country cycling. Michael is survived by his parents, Joseph and Bea- trice Schretzmann; brothers, Joseph Schretzmann (Belkys)- Panama, Kurt Schretzmann (Anna)-Lake City, FL, William Schretzmann (Marie)-Lake Butler, FL; sisters, Carolyn Jebaily-Darlington. SC, Arlene LaVigne (Fred)-Florence, SC, Laurie Bowen (Bill)-Jack- sonville. FL, Donna Wilhelm (David)-Jacksonville, FL, Theresa Schretzmann-Myers (Ernie)-Windermere, FL, Mary Dicks-Lake City, FL: 19 nieces and nephews, and the love of his life, Lynne Greenwood of Avon, Conn. Funeral Ser- vices will be held December 17, 2011, at 11am Epiphany Catholic Church, 254 S.W. Malone Street, Lake City, FL. CLAUDE "BUTCH" WAL- LACE of Groveland, Florida, departed this world for his heavenly home Monday, De- cember 12, 2011, at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Flor- ida, following a brief illness. Claude was born and raised in Church Hill, TN and was a graduate of Church Hill High School. After graduation he served with the United Sates Marines. Claude was pre- ceded in death by his parents, Claude and Rheata Wallace. He had lived in Florida since 1970 and was employed by Kelly Foods. He is survived by his sister and brother-in- law, Elizabeth Wallace Marsh and husband Frank Marsh of Church Hill, TN; one nephew and wife, Kevin and Amy Marsh: one great-niece, Brent- ley Marsh of Kingsport, TN: several cousins and a host of friends. The family would like to express special thanks to Dr. Juan Aranda Jr., the Heart Transplant Team, Shands Hospital 5th floor nurses and Shands Rehab Team. A visitation will be held 1:00 PM with a Funeral Service at 2:00 PM Thursday, December 15, 2011. at the Robert Bryant Funeral Chapel localed at 321 E. Michigan Street Orlando, Florida 32806; 407-240-6080 Interment to follow at Winter Garden City Cemetery. JAMES LEE TRAWEEK, 65, Ocoee, died Saturday, Dec. 10. Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home, Lake Ivan- hoe Chapel, Orlando. Ocoee fire' The Ocoee Fire Depart- ment's stations 1, 2 and 3 responded to 66 calls for as- sistance during the period of 'Dec. 1-7: Fire-2 EMS-51 Vehicle accidents-4 Hazardous material-0 Public service-6f False alarms-3. Winter Garden fire The Winter Garden Fire Rescue Department I stanons 22. 23 and 24) responded to 81 calls for assistance from Suspects identified A w arrant was issued for the arrest of Lee Andre" s Thomas III in connection with a resi- dential burglary case. The Ocoee Police Department identified the suspects cap- tured on video surveillance at a house on Lenton Court. On the afternoon of Not. 28, a black male entered the enclosed pool area of the residence. The homeowner noticed the man, who %%as holding a hammer, and began banging on the sliding-glass Ocoee police respond to domestic violence call During the early evening hours of Not. 28. officers ar- rived at a home on Caballero Road in Ocoee to conduct an investigation of domestic \io- lence. Police made contact "ith a w oman w ho stated she and her live-in boyfriend had gotten into a verbal dispute and said she was concerned because he had guns and ammunition in- side the house. The woman met w"ith offi- cers approximately t\vo houses do" n the street where officers heard gunfire coming from inside the house as they were standing outside talking with the woman. Officers on scene called for additional units and surround- ed the house and proceeded to make contact with the man inside \ ia the telephone. The man talked with police and a short time later stated he was not inside the house. He said he left prior to police arriving and said he would be walking back to the area to meet with officers. The man met w ith police in the area of Baranova and Ca- ballero roads where he turned himself in. The investigation is ongoing. No one was injured during the incident, and the man was unarmed at the time he turned himself in Place an obituary The deadline to submit an obiruar to The 11ics Or- ange Tunes is 9 a.m. Tues- day for that week's issue. To calculate the cost.divide the word count by 8. iFor ex- ample,a 160-"word obituary is $20.) Photos are $10. Email information to wotimes('aol.com and in- clude a daytime phone num- ber for payment purposes. Dec. 4-10: Fires-3 Emergency medical calls-64 Vehicle accidents-0 ' Automatic fire alarms- 6 Public assistance-1 Hazardous conditions- 1 Calls for service-6. Winter Garden police The Winter Garden Police Department reported 525 calls for service from Dec. 1-7: . , Arrests Adult. 24; juve- nile, 3 in Ocoee burglary door and yelling at the sus- pect. The suspect was described as having a thin build w ith dreadlocks tied in a bun and wearing a red shirt and tan or camouflage pants. The male %%as accompanied by a heavy-set black female %who was also wearing a red shirt and tan pants. The female suspect %%as observed going to the front door of the residence prior to the male entering the pool area. Kitchen catches fire Orange County Firefighters extinguished a kitchen fire Dec. 4 that damaged a home in the Sand Lake Point community m West Orange Counts. Orange County Fire Rescue Communications received the 911 call just after 6 p.m. report- ing the fire at a house on Ba- yard Court. The caller reported flames and smoke in the kitchen and said all occupants had es- caped safely. Firefighters from Fire Station 31 arrived at the 4.000-square- foot home quickly and reported smoke pouring out of the front door. They extinguished the fire. keeping it contained to the kitchen. The cause of the fire has been determined as accidental. The home's smoke alarms \worked, alerting the occupants and giving them an opportunity to escape, and Orange County Firefighters encourage ever one to check their smoke alarms. 410 N. Dillard St. Winter Garden, FL 34787 Assault/battery 11 Burglary (residential and business) 4: Burglary (vehicle) -- 3 Child abuse 0 Criminal mischief 6 Drug violationss 5 DUI 1 Robbery 0 Sexual assault/battery - Thefts 4 Vehicle accidents 15 'Vehicle thefts 2 Mlissing'runaway adult-- 0 Missing,'runa\'a\ juvenile -2. LEE THOMAS III 407-656-4848 info@drtboros.com Offering a complimentary: Limited Oral Exam (D0140) and 1 Digital X-Ray (00220) for new patients FOR OUR WEST ORANGE NEIGHBORS 400.Woodlawn Cemetery Rd. Gotha. Florida, 34734 407-293-1361 Serving the Orlando area since 1926 Firefighters called to house fire at Keene's Point Just before 11:30 Dec. 3. the Orange County Fire Rescue Department Com- munications center received a call from the occupant at a house on Tibet Butler Drive in the Keene's Pointe subdivi- sion advising that a fire that originated in the fireplace was burning up the wall into the roof. Fire crev s responding from Station 35 arrived six minutes later and found smoke com- ing from the roof of the two- storn house. Crew s were able to open up the wall and ceiling and stop the progress of the fire within 15 minutes. No injuries were reported to firefighters or residents. The occupants had "ork- ing smoke detectors in the home that alerted eery one Sto the fire, and the State Fire Marshal %%ill be in' estigating the fire to determine the exact cause and origin. '- ! ' i L .: ....... You Have -Surveillance S. .Video Don't You? Get protected now! 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Boros D.D.S., P.A. Preventive and Restorative Dentistry P1re Need Spcai3li;t Famdl ,rxice CCounrel'.r -- i I Ir F. Thursday, December 15, 2011 The West Orange Times 3A Reading Reindeer books aid kids programs at WO Christian Service Center By Kathy Aber The West Orange Tunes is proud to partner with the West Orange Christian Service Center at 300 W. Franklin St. in Ocoee by delivering new books to the Children it serves. Reading Rein- deer will deliver its books this weekintime for the last tutoring session of KidsFOCUS. KidsFOCUS is one of the newest programs in the list of serve ices offered by the WOCSC. SIt is an after-school and summer day care option that provides a safe place for children in low-in- come families to learn and grow. The service is unique in several ways, including its discounted rates, academic focus and fam- ily participation. Parents have told Karen Flynn. the program manager, they are pleased their children have a relaxed place to do homework and have a ' healthy snack after school, so : they can have more quality : family time at home. Through fundraising, the center is able to : offer scholarships, and with low teacher-student ratios, teachers , develop a personal connection % with the students. The after-school program also features free one-on-one tutor- ing and "fun Fridays" for family dinner, fellowship and special classed on topic such as par- enting and anger-management classes. The summer program also includes field trips, sw im- Local children recently received a donation of new books at the West Orange Christian Service Center. families. Throughout the years, the program found connections to counseling and resources for ed- ucation. But it focuses on meet- ing individuals' basic needs. Daily Bread, another WOC- SC program. serves lunch ever weekday, and in 2010, the Ocoee center averaged 200 meals daily. With the grow ing number of cli- ents, a sit-down meal has been Reading Police Athletic League Holiday Gifts for Kids has 400 children on its list, and Resurrection Catholic Church in Winter Garden will serve 639 children this Christmas. These numbers are higher than last year, and all three distributions are this weekend. The British Heritage Society and the West Or- ange Junior Service League dropped off book do- nations this w eek, and the West Orange Chamber of Commerce will deliver titles collected at its upcoming holiday party. It's just difficult to know how close Reading Reindeer will come to its 3.000-book goal. This effort is designed to promote literacy by giving new books to children up to age 13 w ho might not have books to read at home. In addition. Reading Reindeer will provide a Checks made payable to Read- ing Reindeer can be sent to the Tunes' office at 720 S. Dillard St., Winter Garden.,FL 34787. Volunteers also are needed to label, sort and distribute the books beginning this week. For more information, book drop-off locations and a dona- tion coupon, see the Reading Reindeer ad on 4A or call Kathy at 407-929-2676. (Continued from 1.4) new book to parents of more than 1,000 babies to be born at Health Central throughout the new year. Each book will have a Reading Reindeer book- plate and contain a brochure from the Adult Litera- cy League explaining the importance of reading to chddren of all ages., even the youngest infants. It's not too late to donate a book. There is no way to measure how a book w ill touch a child. One might be inspired to discover a cure for cancer while another might decide to fly into outer space or design skyscraper. Please join Reading Reindeer in making this a special holiday for the children of West Orange County. For more information, call Kathy at 407-929- 2676. Last chance to register to vote for January primary Jan. 3 is the final day to register to vote in the Presidential Preference Primary on Jan. 31. Orange County citizens 18 and older who are not currently registered to vote must complete a voter registration application by the deadline in order to participate in the primary. This is also the deadline for current voters wanting to change their political party affilia- tion for the election. The office will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Jan, 3 for people wanting to submit their ap- plication in person. Garage sale and Fi r barbecue this Sat. I Shop for items and then stop e ti for abite of barbecue when St. esti Paul A.M.E. Church (330 Cen- T ter St.) in Winter Garden hosts The .SDe a garage sale this Saturday, Dec. culture (USDA 17, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. its orange crop The garage sale is expected 2011-12 seasc to include such items as furni- estimating Fl ture, clothing, lawn equipment, produce 150 mi appliances and miscellaneous USDA's initial items; %while ribs, chicken, hot pegged the ora fish, chicken fritters and cold million boxes. drinks will be served at the bar- ""So far, this becue.Booths are available; call gressed as we 407-497-7009 for more infor- PMichael W. SF nation. VP1CEO of I Mutual. "This altogether unex Garden Choir to are still comfc perform Saturday USDA's produ The Garden Community andthesizeoft Choir, under the direction of Dr. returns are firm Jeffery Redding, will be present. current levels t ing a concert of Christmas mu- offset the high | sic this Saturday,. Dec. 17. at 7 we are experier p.m. at the First Uinited Method- and disease." ist Church of Orlando. Tickets The USDA t are $10 and can be purchased forecastinOctc from any choir member or at ises it monthly the door. The church is at 142 E. Jack- son St. For more information. Bri contact the choir at www.Gar- denCommunityChoir.org. VOlu Back Porch Jam deliver Thurs. in Windermere Bread of Li The Windermere Downtown Inc.. in con ju Business Committee is pre- pernmarketsc sending a Back Porch Jam this permarkets, lout Thursday. Dec. 15. from 6-9 and gchurches, yout p.m. on the back porch of Win- anesd girls Scouthe dermere Town Hall. The cost is es, wll ga19the25 $5 for adults; children 12 and Shool 1925Parkway younger get in free. There will Ee and Chrikwa be live music and comedy, food and desserts and an art exhibi- to sort, pack ai union. Toys w ill also be collected boxes to the le for the Toys for Tots program. the West Oran The Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office is located at 119 W: Kaley St., Orlarido. For more information, call 407-836-2070 or go to www.ocfelections.com or www.orangecoun- tyvotes.com. Applications can be printed from the Elections website and mailed or delivered to the Elections Office by Jan. 3. In addition to the Supervisor of Elections Office, voter registration application forms are available at any Orange County Public Library, Department of Motor Vehicles office or post office. ida orange crop mate increases ?artment ofAgri- the season in July. The increase ) recently raised came due to a 2 million box in- forecast for the crease in the Valencia crop from )n two percent, 73 million to 75 million. orida will now Early and mid-season variet- llionboxes.The ies jumped one million to 75 October estimate million. For Florida specialty nge crop at 147 fruit, the USDA predicts 1.1 million boxes of tangelos and season has pro- 4.5 million boxes of tanger- expected." said ines., down from 4.7 million in )arks, executive October. Florida Citrus The yield for from concen- increase wasn't rate orange juice held steady expected and we at 1.60 gallons per 90-pound irtable w ith the box. The USDA predicts Florida action estimates %will harvest 19.4 million boxes he crop. Grow er of grapefruit in 2011-12. down ing up. and at the from the 20.1 million boxes es- hey are helping timated in October. production costs Visit wn w.flcitrusmutual. icing due to pest com for additional information or check out % % w.nass.usda. makes its initial gov/Statistics_by_State/Florida' iber and then re- Publications/Citrus/cpfp.htm for until the end of the complete USDA estimate. ead of Life needs nteers to pack and r holiday food boxes ife Fellowship action with su- cal schools and h groups. boys troops and fam- r at Ocoee High Ocoee Crown ) on Christmas stmas morning nd deliver food ess fortunate in ge area. is existed for 19 years and many families con- sider it a part of their holiday tradition. For information on how to volunteer on Christmas Eve (beginning at 5 p.m. at Ocoee High School) or how to de- liver food boxes on Christ- mas morning, call Bread of Life Fellowship Inc. at 407- 654-7777 or send an email to office@ breadoflifefellow ship. com. Chambers welcomes new board members The West Orange Chamber of Commerce welcomed David Sylvester, the new Chairman of the Board, and its newly appointed board members. Photographed at the December Business After Hours were, I-r, Chamber Vice President Krista Carter; Chamber President Stina D'Uva; board members Jaclyn Whid- don, Star Kraschinsky and Gary Shif; Syl- vester; board member Bruce Young; Lynette Reynolds and Michael Waldrop; and board member Dr. Cecilia Rivers. Not pictured: Joseph McMullen and Christine Moore. Portaraits compliments of Portraits by LaVerne Lauren Parrish 407-702-9098 ,Vice President Business Banking Relationship Manager Robyn E. Sims ST U '407-656-1540 Assistant Vice President Licensed Branch Manager 13520 West Colonial Drive Winter Garden, FL 34787 Tel 407.656.3220 Fax 407.656.1243 Acting Up Theater to perform twice this week " The Acting Up Theater is in its second season for children who aspire to be the best they can be in a musical/play set- l ting. Director Ashley Richards - completed Annie Jr. this fall and is preparing for A .lear Without the Clause, which S.T.A.R.S. wraps gifts at West Oaks mall *i Volunteers associated \with I Students To Assist Our Readers (S.T.A.R.S.) are wrapping gifts at West Oaks Mall in Ocoee in Space 106..near JCPenney. AllF i proceeds benefit the S.T.A.R.S. organization,. which provides backpacks and school supplies to local students in need. Wrapping takes place daily from 11 aim. to 5 p.m. (with extended hours on weekends) and includes a wide selection of wrapping papers for Christmas. Hanukkah. Kwanaa, birthday s. weddings, anniversaries and more: as \\ell as a coordinat- ing bow, and a choice of a gift Scared. For more information, call 407-292-3559.. %- ill be performed at 7 p.m. this Friday, Dec. 16. and Saturday, Dec. 17. The performances, which are free and open to the pub- lic. %will be held at the Church of the Messiah 1241 N. Main St.) in Winter Garden. Do- Alzheimer's education offered weekly The Alzheimer's Asso- ciation's Central and North Florida Chapter offers its. support and education pro- gram on a %weekly basis To qualify, participants should have received a diagnosis, be in the early stages of the disease and be aware and willing to par- ticipate in the program. The program will be held. at Holy Family Catholic Church. 5125 S.,Apopka- Vineland Road. Classes, %will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m Call 407-951-7992 to sign up. nations are accepted, and all proceeds will benefit the Dr. Phillips Acting for Life schol- arship fund. Refreshments w ill also be available for a nominal fee. Call 352-408-8039 for ad- ditional information. New Publix store opening Thursday Publix w ill open a new store near Windermere this Thursday. Dec. 15, w ith the doors set to open at 8 a.m. The 45,600-square-foot fa- cility (located at 7880 Winter Garden-Vineland Road) will contain pharmacy. bakery, deli, floral and fresh 'seafood departments: in addition to the traditional grocer., meat, pro- duce, dairN and frozen-food sections. Store hours are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, but opening-day hours will be from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Pharmacy hours will be as follow s: NMonday through Fri- day. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Saturday,. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.: and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. di c F i th nc ar 4A The West Orange Times Thursday, December 15, 2011 Opinion In our opinion Editorials From our archives Old Times Writer reminisces about Santa's big wreck Editor, Christmastime's a-comin', and I am think- ing of Christmases 64 or so years ago. Back in those da) s, Santa Claus had to have many helpers because transportation and com- munication were not so modern. Santa was everywhere trying to find out the children's S ish lists. One of those places was Chilton's 5 & 10. A Santa helper was there to visit. He never promised the children they would receive all they asked for or wanted: he knew that many parents could not afford all of it. One particu- lar Saturday. an 8-year-old boy said to Santa: "You are not Santa Claus. There is no Santa Claus." Santa asked him to be nice and not spoil Christmas for the little children. The boy. who was eating a strawberry ice- cream cone, put it right in Santa's face and beard. Sometimes. Santa gets no respect - and this particular Santa helper does not like strawberry ice cream to this day. A soft snow was falling on a Friday just before Christmas break, and about two inches of snow was on the ground and road. Three one-room county school teachers Will Long Cole, Gladys Choates, Mary Harvey - and Santa Claus (who was in full dress because there were no dressing rooms) met up and were riding together to their differ- EDITORIAL............................(407) 656-2121 ADVERTISING......................(407) 656-2121 FAX..................................(407) 656-6075 E-MAIL...........................WOTiMES@AOL.COM ent schools. It was the day of the Christmas programs, and all the children were getting treats: gifts, apples, oranges and candy. Mr. Cole was driving his black, two-door Ford coupe, and in the trunk were all the boxed treats. Ms. Choate was in the passenger seat, and Ms. Harney and Santa were in the backseat. They had traveled the Old Monti- cello Road a few miles when Mr. Cole lost control of the car on a curve on a hill. The car swapped ends and landed upside-down in a big ditch. Neither door would open, but Ms. Choate w as able to roll dow n her v indon. She crawled out, and Santa Claus followed. It %wasn't hard to get a passing car stopped with Santa waving to them. Two men stopped. and soon they had Mr. Cole out. They had to go through the trunk to get MNs. Harvey out after removing all the treats. They were all shook up and sore for a fe"w days. There were no Christmas programs at these schools that year....It was cold and someone also took us all home. I don't think that car was ever repaired. Mr. Cole drove it for years with big dents in the top and side. I was that Santa Claus. Perhaps I needed a sled. Forest F. Harv'ey 117ner Garden PUBLISHER....................... ... ADREW BAILEY STAFF W RITERS........................... KATH,' AsER SuZAr E KuoAle. MICHAEL LAVAL AMy OUESiNtrERRY RHODE ADVERTISINGt.......................JAiijA CGROUCH ADVERTISING DESIGN................A...AOREs TAM I4 Pt" I LDR too 100 lill~lIARSp The West Orange Times (USPS 687-120 is publisried weae.ly lor 21 50 per year (i35 00 outside ol Orange Counry) D/ The Wnite Garduen Times, Inc, 720 S Diiiard St. Winter Garden Flor-la 34787 Periodical potiage paid at Wi-irar Garden Fliida POSTMASTER s.ri. address changes to THE WEST ORANGE TIMES. 720 S Dulara S. W.r.ier Garden. Fiorida 34787 Opinion inr, The West Orange Times are irnose oCt ire indviaual writer ari are not necess0anry those ol The West Orange Times, fis puoii,.rier or editors Maiea t iters rr.usi tee ried a ar, inrude tie aunor's signaruie and phone number Leners to mae anoer are subled to edlirg tor space and grar.rr-ar arid become property ol the riesnpaper. 40 years ago From Editor's Notebook: Sally Osburn of Windermere (4 years old) was describing to her parents, Kitty and Karl. a Christmas pic- ture she had made at nursery school. "This is the baby Jesus. and this is Joseph. And Mary has gone shopping." (Where else would a mother be the week before Christmas?) Mrs. Dan (Anne) McKinnon took her oath of office as the newest member of the Valen- cia Community College Board of Trustees from Judge Richard Cooper. She had been ap- pointed to the post by Gov. Reubin Askew. 35 years ago Bray Hard\w are is now celebrating its 70th anniversary as a Winter Garden business, a long span of time for a retail establishment in a town of this size. Something that might interest the Guiness Book of World Records is the fact that the dimensions of the store are 20 feet by 177 feet making its shape roughly like a mile-long hotdog or a railroad train. Another unusual characteristic of the store is that it is a brother-sister operation. George Bray and Evelyn Bray Lease are carrying on a family business originally launched in 1906. 30 years ago The West Orange Arts and Historical Asso- ciation held an arts show and sale in te lobby. of the Edgew ater Hotel building. The show was in conjunction with the Downtown Merchants Association Christmas activities and the Lions Club Christmas Parade. The West Orange High School Drama De- partment will present its first production of the season this week a [Christmas?] spine-nngler tied Terror on the Hill. Lynn Melton. director, explained that it's a Lizzie Borden-type thriller. Cast members include Mark Parker. Dominic Boebel. Kevin Broughton, Tracy Veler. Kristin Garrison. Susan Harper. Melissa NMessenguer, Michelle Tuck, Chris Amen, Rich Charron and Suzie Massa. 25 years ago The old Winter Garden depot on Plant Street is once again "back on track" not railroad action like the old days but merchant and of- fice action. An antiques and collectibles shop, appropriately named The Station Antiques., has moved into two of the three major rooms. The renovation is the brainchild of four local inves- tors: Bill Asma. Scott Fewell.Jack QuesinberrN and Hank Sines. The Reading Reindeer is a literacy awareness project of The West Orange Times to encourage children to read and parents to read to children. During the book drive Reading Reindeer will collect new oooks for chil- dren, also collecting donations to purchase books to continue the gift of a copy of Dr. Seuss's ABC book to each child born at Health Central through- out The year. The goal this year is 3,000 new books and donations of $4.500. Checks should be made payable to Reading Reindeer and mailed to The West Orange Times 720 S. Dillard St., Winler Garden FL 34787. For more information call the Times office at 407-656-2121 and ask for Kathy. Please clip off the coupon below and include it wiih your book donation so the Times can acknowledge its Reading Reindeer friends. The deadline is Dec. 15. '' .lip" -'. TheWest'OrangeTimes - .. .. .720,S. pillard S, Winter Gardbn ft-. Fat eil l ral ft -ry ro ff. The'West Orange chamber .. Winter GardehnLibrary 12184 W. Colonial Dr .;Winter.Garden, '*West aks.Library in OCoee . ... .. 'Windermere Library - SBook-Warehouseat-FestialBay -.Southwest Li r. Philips area) on International Drive. .. ' - -. -. -im a -. - 1 -RESIUMTOLETUSKOWWIWMMMIi I TIMES Name: Address: I City, St, Zip: I I . Placethis with your' donation! iI I i' i "l i I- -I- -I I a ! 4A T/,e West Orange 2Hines Thursday, December 15, 2011 ----1 Thursday, December 15, 2011 The West Orange Times 5A Business 3 0 Disney volunteers collect 9" ,30,000 toys for local children U.S. Marines and local Disney volunteers unload and sort gifts collected for the Toys for Tots campaign. Chamber set to celebrate 40 years of service The public is invited to -vote for the local. business of the year. Within every community there are people and businesses that go above and beyond what is normally expected in order to support those around them. The West Orange Chamber of Commerce iWOCC) w ill honor those people for their work at the Big Orange Awards reception on Feb. 2 at the Valencia College west campus special events center. The Chamber encourages people w ho Chambers come together The West Orange Chamber of Com- merce partnered with the Hispanic Chamber of Metro Orlando and Dr. P. Phillips Hospital to host the November Business After Hours at the hospital. Enjoy- ing the festivities are hospital and Cham- ber representatives (1-r) Craig Bair, Alma Van Der Velde, Paul Johns, Stina D'Uva and Ram6n Ojeda. know of a worthy business to receive the Business Mlember of the Year Aw% ard to visit the Chamber's official web site at www.wochamber.com and download the nomination form, which must be submitted by Jan. 11. The nominee must be a member in good standing of the West Orange Chamber of Commerce for a minimum of one year. The select member business will have demonstrated leadership in the community by participating in Chamber activities and engaging in the pertinent issues of the West Orange community throughout 2011. The Big Orange Awards reception allows the Chamber to recognize this business and others that are supporting the community. All nominees for Business Member of the Year will be invited to partici- pate in the Big Orange Awards annual awards reception, where they w ill be officially recognized for their nomina- tion. followed by the announcement of the winning business. "This is a very special year for the Chamber." said Chamber President Stina D'Uva. "We will not only be celebrating our award winning mem- bers, we w ill also be celebrating the 40th anniversary of the West Orange Chamber." Walt Disney World's Vol- untEARS reported for duty on a joint mission with the U.S. Ma- rine Corps Reserve and Mickey Mouse to contribute to the local Toys for Tots campaign. During the past month, Walt Disney World employees col- lected more toys than ever before delivering nearly 30.000 new books. games and other children's gifts for the an- nual drive. w which benefits chil- dren in Orange and Seminole counties. Several U.S. Marines helped Mickey Mouse and Dis- ney volunteers unload the first delivery of toys to the Toys For Tots warehouse today., Since 1947, Toys For Tots has been sending a message of hope to youngsters b) ensuring they have at least one new gift to open during the holidays. "We hope that b\ donating toys and giving our time to Toys For Tots, we can make the holidays a little memer for the children in our community." said Nancy Gidusko. Disne. di- rector of community relations. In addition to donating toys. Disney volunteers have spent more than 4.500 hours at the Toys For Tots warehouse sort- ing donations. "With the amount of Central Florida families in need, the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve is grateful for all the donations we collect so that each child receives at least one toy." said Cpl. Anthony Ruggiero. "With- out DisneN.we wouldn't be able to help as many families as we do each year." Disney's involvement %with Toys for Tots began more than 60 years ago when Walt Dis- ney' and his animators designed the original Toys for Tots logo. w which the campaign still uses. Sm l B i s L e i O S . Rose Pina A R EG IO N S Business Development Officer Central Florida area Business Line of Credit Vehicles: Specialty Trailers, Utility Investment Property Lending Commercial Mortgages Leasing available Agricultural Loans, Equipment 407-656-3633 407-967-1570 rose.pina@regions.com 14075 West Colonial Dr Winter Garden FL 34787 Se Habla Espahiol ANTHONY MONTANTE Welltrax adds massage therapist to W.G. staff Welltrax. a physical and education center for wellness. recently welcomed licensed massage therapist Anthony Montante as the neNest staff member at its Winter Garden office. Montante comes to Welltrax with 13 years of experience. He graduated from Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage in Syracuse., N.Y..and has had several years of experience in women's health working under the Dr. Raul Artal, chairman of obstetrics and gynecology at the SUNY Health Science Center of Syracuse. NMontante's certifications inclilde orthopedic/medical and pre- and perinatal mas- sage. 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Srnn srTrJes 72 11 Dl:r.., AriRwgrL'lbos i II.. ll...I...,i...7 i.~ :I.,|I.I I. .i., ..AVA.,,,;I.. .. :. .i ...i ..,....... ..1 :,,.... ,, 1 ,... i,,, In ..I....1T,,..h i .l-h* i-.* i,. , rC------ --^- Aj: 6A The West Orange Times Thursday, December 15, 2011 Winter Garden I -: ,McGinty joins diversity board Joy McGinmtr the founder of The Gift of S swimming, has been chosen to sit as a board member on the newly formed Outreach & Diversity Committee. The committee is part of FL Swim- ming Inc., which promotes water- safety initiatives and programs for underrepresented multicul- tural, ethnic and socioeconomic families. The Gift of Swimming makes sw imming lessons available to children with special needs and children who are underprivi- leged. Contributions to the program provide lifesaving swimming training for these children and can be made to 205 Windermere Road. Winter Garden 34787. For information, call 407-905-0999 Programs at the Winter Garden Library An early Christmas celebration The Daughters of Mary at Resurrection Catholic Church in Winter Garden honored Betty Turner and clients from the Russell Home for Atypical Children earlier this month with a Christmas dinner and gifts. Gifts cards were also provided to make purchases for clients who couldn't attend the event. The Russell Home is starting a campaign in 2012 to raise HBA names Williams top builder of 2011 The Home Builders Associ- Williams was selected by his action of Lake-Sumter has an- peers foroutstanding leadership nounced the selection of Joseph and commitment to the asso- Williams. president of ToLwn- ciafion and the industry during Square Construction in Winter this past year. He is chair of Garden, as the association's the association's Remodelers 2011 Builder of the Year. Council, the new ly elected vice president of the association and an active volunteer for Habitat for Humanpit . To'. nSquare Construction is a licensed general contractor Sa and certified green builder. Recently. Williams had the opportunity to help a disabled Mount Dora teen who had trou- ble getting her w wheelchair into her bathroom. Her grandmother had to carr heri m and out oftie bathroom. But that was before Wilhams arrived with a team ready to do some remodeling work. They widened the door from 22 inches to 29 b) installing a slid- ing pocket door. And Williams donated all the labor and con- Svinced his suppliers to donate JOSEPH WILLIAMS the materials as %ell. Parkinson Disease Support Group to meet A support group for people with Parkinson's disease and their caregivers meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at Golden Pond Communities in Winter Garden from 10.30 a.m. to noon. The program includes discussion and educational presentations and lunch. For more information. call 407-303-5295. Question for the city? Residents with a service request or a question for the city of Winter Garden can call CitE Hall at 407-656-4111. Ext. 0, or go online to wwxv.%. .interoarden-fl.gov .'resident. Requests or questions submitted online will be handled v. within three business days. Donate holiday decorations to HCP Residents at Health Central Park are hoping to refresh their 2011 holiday decorantions through donations from the conmunnity. HCP hopes to update the following: indoor items such as multi-colored twinkling lights and assorted decorations, weatherproof..outdoor decorations, holiday light bulbs and Christmas tree skirts. Donations can be dropped off at Health Central Park. 411 N. Dillard St.. Winter Garden. For general inquiries and volunteer opportunities. call JudN Skilton at 407-296-1600. Marca L. Benton, EA Enrolled.Acent Master of Science in Tavorion Tax Preparation IRS Representation 407.654.2777 E57 N Lakeview Avenue, Winter Garden. t3r.or.aiA ,_ ..on A Er.o.:.ild Ager- n Fionaa Sc-c'G' 0 .I E. lrd A e.r'im C&,M fu _r,-. LL.: Citizens is not your only option CHOICE QUALITY PRICE We have options. Call today! SThe key to ,otour personal and S business Insurance N.Veeds! Trusted r'Homne {* Auto, Personal & BusniesY dChoice General Liability : Motorcycles West Orange RV's Insurance Agency Boats And more! 14101 W. Colonial Dr. Winter Garden. FL 407-905-5080 it wir'.\ '' Ot'(ii i q 'in.ang Crafternoons and Wiz Kids - every Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. Take a computer class especially for children or enjoy an hour of malding crafts ith friends. All money to build a new house. The current structure was built in the 1940s and is in need of major repairs. The goal is for 20,012 people to each donate $20. For information on how to help, go to www.russellhome.org. The organization is on Holden Avenue in Orlando and has provided a home for special-needs children and adults for more than 60 years. From the WGHF archives When Dillard Street was Farmland: This house sat at 230 S. Dillard St. before it was demolished and replaced by the Orange Federal Savings and Loan building c. 1973. The home was built by Esrom and Lille Anderson c. 1918. In the photo, Lillie Anderson and her son, Hoyt (hugging the cow in foreground), stand with cattle and chickens in the backyard. Only one other house (un- der construction) can be seen in the area. Hoyt fondly remembered growing up in the home in an interview conducted by the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation Lakeview High Class of 1950 updating information The Lake iew High School Class of 1950 is holding its next reunion NMay 5.2012,at the First Baptist Church of Winter Gar- den. Fellowship is at 5:30 p.m., and dinner is at 6. The cost is $25 per person. The reunion committee is updating its class history and is looking for information on six deceased classmates: Allen , G. Keene. Samuel E. Lane. U Nlarilyn Johns Sargent., Mlarn I' Elizabeth Quigley James, Ray- ford Lee Royal and Jewell 0. Williams Hart. Information should be sent to Dax id Solomon. 15 Chowkee- bine Nene. Tallahassee 32301, 850-877-8041 or 850-567-7431; Rotary learns about si or to other members of the com- Meredith Bekemeyer centerl mittee: June Howard Mizell, Gift for Teaching. This program Robert Hull, Jackie Humphries merchandise to be distribute Teal. Bob Langley, Nancy Raden to provide needed supplies 1 Bekemey er and Tom Sewell. Carter and Jeff Sedloff. EVERYTHING IN THE STORE! "Open 7 days a week Fri & Sat until 9 Sun 12:30-4:30 HISTRI5DWTON INE GRDN-. 32V PatS.U,0.5-41 ages welcome. Preschool: Peek A Who'? - Friday, Dec. 30, 10:30 a.m. Pre- schoolers are invited to hang out w ith O0 I and his night friends. Start a plot in W.G. Community Garden Spaces are available in the by 16 feet big enough to feed Winter Garden Community a family of four and the fee Garden. located at the corner of is $26 annually. Ninth Street and Pennsylvania For information call Charlie A. enue. The plots are four feet Mae Wilder at 407-529-5214. before his death. 'A man used to come by our house from the grocery store early each morning and take our grocery order and then he delivered our order later in the day. People would leave their back doors open so that the afternoon delivery could be made.' While in high school, Hoyt actually had the delivery-boy job for the Schuman Grocery Store. Later, as a young adult, Hoyt received a Purple Heart and Silver Star for gal- lantry in action as part of the D-Day Invasion during World War II. school supply program r) recently spoke to the Winter Garden Rotary Club about A am allows local businesses to donate unwanted supplies and d to teachers through the free stores. This allows instructors to students. With Bekemeyer are Rotarians Krista Compton West Orange Duplicate Bridge scores N-S: 1. L. and T. Sauhno 2. J. and G. Woltman 3 B. Burch-J. Mitchell 4.J. Howe-E. M lerback 5. Y. Peabody-NM. \oorhees; E-W: 1. V Oberaitis-J. Muzeni 2. L. and J. P Iman 3. B. Shelton-M. Guthrie 4. J. Thompson-B. Ballenger 5 S. Kmiec-G. Cummings. CEDAR BAY: Veterinary Clinic r 'I 25 7 O75FF Thursday, December 15, 2011 The Wesr Orange Times 7A Heller studying in Spain University of San Diego stu- dent Natalie Heller of Winter Garden is studying in Barce- lona, Spain, this fall. The semester-long program takes place at the Cultural Expe- riences Abroad Global Campus, and students can take courses in the liberal arts and business. Heller is majoring in psychol- ogy and plans to graduate in spring2013. The University of San Diego is a Catholic institution char- tered in 1949. Santa continues his tour of W.G. Santa Claus is continuing his visit throughout Winter Garden this week. The Winter Garden Fire Rescue Department has been escorting Santa around the neighborhoods, and he % ill still visit the follow ing areas: the southwest area of Winter Gar- den on Dec. 14. south central area on Dec. 15 and southeast area on Dec. 16 Santa Claus and his fire- fighter. police and city helpers Sil l make their % isits between 6 and 9 p.m. An alternate date is scheduled for Dec. 19 if weather interrupts one of Santa's v isits. Watering reminder The city of XWinter Garden reminds residents that in the fall and w inter I from earl\ No- vember until mid-March). the\ are allowed only one watering day per week. Houses w ith odd- numbered addresses can %w ater on Saturday, and those ith even numbers can w ateron Sun- da\. Non-residential addresses can water on Tuesday. For more information, visit w\w,.wintergarden-fl.gov.Any- one needing assistance adjust- ing their irrigation rimer can call 407-654-2732. Make donation to Matthew's Hope Christmas program Matthew's Hope is hosting its second Dinner with Santa on Tuesday. Dec. 20. where a tra- ditional Christmas feast w ill be served and each homeless guest receives wrapped packages of new running-style sneakers. gloves, scarf, beanie hat and socks. For additional informa- tion or how to help, visit www. matthe shopeministries.org or call 407-461-2625. Chronic illness support group A chronic illness support group is held on the third Sat- urday of the month at 1 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Winter Garden. The group meets in the Education Build- ing l Wheeler classroom) located across from the church's north parking lot. For more information con- tact Rose Statele\ at 407-484- 5342. Form a team for Relay For Life of Winter Garden Have you formed your team yet for the annual Relay For Life of Winter Garden next spring? Teams can be put together no" for the event, w which takes place dow ntow n on FndaN and Sarur- day. April 20-21. Team members take turns %walking the track from 6 p.m. Friday to noon Saturday in an effort to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. For more information, go to www.RelayForLife.org.'Winter- GardenFL. Smith completes basic training Marine Corps Pvt. Lame D. Smith, son of Rose Henderson of Winter Garden and Larry D. Smith Sr. of Timmonsville. S.C.,. recently completed 12 weeks of basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parrns Island. S.C.. designed to challenge new SMarine recruits both physically and mentally. Smith and fellow recruits . began their training at 5 a.m.. by running three miles and per- forming calisthenics. In addition to the phy sical conditioning pro- gram, Smith spent numerous hours in classroom and field assignments, which included learning first aid. uniform regu- lations. combat water sun ival, marksmanship. hand-to-hand combat and assorted %weap- ons training. They performed close-order drill and operated' as a small infantry unit during field training. Smith and other recruits also received instruction on the Ma- rineCorps' core % values honor, coprage and commitment. Decorating for the holidays Members of the Bloom 'N' Grow Garden Society spent a recent afternoon decorating the Christmas trees at the Edgewater Hotel (above), the Winter Garden Heritage Mu-, seum (below left) and Central Florida Railroad Museum (below right). Decorators were. I-r: front, Gretchen Boyd, Marilyn Kelyman, Mary Ann Collings, Marian Wagster, Joyce Carcara; back, Nancy Mote, Mary Black, Carolyn Torres, Sara Smith, Virginia Robinson. Betty Anne Griffin, Jennie Reagan, Bev Erickson and Gloria Quesinberry. Showing off their talents Vocals Illustrated held its first,Christmas Concert on Saturday at the Jessie Brock Com- munity Center in Winter Garden. The youth performance choir is a non-profit organization and is 'trying to give back to our community,' said Director Mindy Joseph. At Saturday's event, the performers collected canned goods for the Matthew's Hope homeless ministry. Showing off their talents were, I-r: front, Angela Winiewicz, Alexander Dunn, Emma Wid- dows, Siena Wanuck, Sophia Strelecky, Dakota Lowe; middle, Ashleigh Frey, Shayla Broderick, Morgan Montgomery, Emily King, Kenley Lowe, Natalie Dunn; and back, Chenoa Keast, Brooke Damewood, Abby Hoff, Briannah Moore, Austin Kunzler, Trinity Keast and Mindy Joseph. Weekly classes are offered, and students sing, perform and learn choreography and rhythm skills at Little Hall, 31 W. Garden Ave., Winter Garden. Enrollment has begun for spring classes, to be held January through May. Age ranges, times and registration fees vary. For information, contact Joseph at 407-902-8723 or go to www.vocalsillustrated.org. BLAIRM. JOHNSON -- ~425 Attorney At Law 407-656-5521 South Dillard St. Winter Garden. Fl 34787 * Wills/Advance Directives * Estates * Corporation/LLC * Commerical transactions * Divorce * Landlord/Tenant * Real estate: Contracts Closings, Short Sales Deed in Lieu * And other matters Proudly serving West.Orange County for over 30 years. www.blairjohnsonlaw.com AlTTAeniITiON 4 DR. JO J. REEVES, CHIROPRACTOR 407-656-0390 1080 S. DILLARD ST.. WINTER GARDE Most insurance accepted Lic. # MM1720,1 WE TREAT AUTO ACCIDENT INJURIES Licensed Acupuncturist Massage Therapist GENTLE CHIROPRACTIC HAS BEEN EFFECTIVE TREATING: Back Pain Headaches Shoulder Pain Neck Pain Arthritis Painful Joints Stiffness Numbness MA32524 Arm/Leg Pain Bursitis Hip Pain Cold Hands/Feet Crealde offering art classes at Brock Creald6 School of Artnill offer a series of art classes for adults and children, including ceramics, sculpture, photography, painting and drawing, at the Jessie Brock Community Center. The winter session is Jan. 16 through March 10, and the spring session runs March 26 through May 19. To register, go to www.crealde.org or call 407-656- 4155. The Brock Center is at 310 N. Dillard St.. Winter Garden. Programs available at Magic Rec Center The Orange County Orlando Magic Recreation Center at West Orange, is offering several classes and programs to youth and adults. To register, call 407-254-9245. Men's Basketball League for ages 18 and older. Register now through Dec. 18. League play is Tuesday evenings, Jan. 8 through March 20. Cost is $350 per team, up to 10 players. Women's Basketball League for ages 18 and older. Registration now open through Dec. 18. League play is Thursday evenings. Jan. 10 through March 22. Cost is $350 per team, up to 10 players. Youth co-ed volleyball ages 12-17) Registration is open until the class is full. The league plays Sundays, Jan. 8 through March 18, 2012 Cost is $40 per person and includes a T-shirt. Homeschool PE Igrades K-8) Mondays 11 a.m. to noon for grades K-3 and noon to 1 p.m. for grades 4-8. Program provides introduction to sports. such as tennis, soccer, flag football and basketball. Cost is $2 per class. Wee Workouts i ages 2-4 1 Mondays 11 a.m. to noon. Enjoy storvtime, crafts, games, music and play with a parent. Cost is $2 per child. Learn about WGPD in citizens academy The Winter Garden Police Department will be hosting a Citizen's Police Academy class for people who reside or work in the city of Winter Garden and are at least 18 years old. The academy w ill begin Jan. 18 and be held at the police station located at 251 W. Plant St. There is no charge to attend the citizens academy. The program consists of eight Wednesday classes from 6-9 p.m. ending March 7. Individuals interested in becoming a member of the Citizen's Police Academy can pick up one at the police department. Applications can be mailed to the Winter Garden Police Department, Citizen's Police Academy, 251 W. Plant St., Winter Garden 34787. Space is limited and is filled on a first-come, first-served basis. For information, call Megan McAvoy at 407-656-3636, Ext. 4093. City Hall exhibit celebrates parades Join the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation in celebrating small-town America through a nostalgic photographic exhibi- tion presenting Winter Garden's 100-year history of parades. "Everyone Loves a Parade!" is on display in City Hall, 300 W. Plant St., through Jan. 30. It offers a glimpse of parades on Plant Street from 1918 to the present. The free exhibition will be open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. SO UC EE..IOSOMTHN A WAUA h OMMUNITYCHURCHAN LelhlAnne Nichbis's-' - - CALLUS FOR ALLYOURREAL ESTATE TITLE NEEDS Escrow Services, Title Insurance &r Closings cornmercal Residenual, Industrial. Churches. Individual. Buyers i& Sellers, Rea.llors & builders, Foreclosures,'Short Sals ., -, .. - i ik,'. . : - 2Wk. -L " . ,, 8A The West Orange Times Thursday, December 15,2011 Ocoee Ocoee resident was Mayflower descendant Few people in Ocoee might realize that one of their own was a descendant of Richard Warren, who came to America on the Mayflower in 1620. Marie Wells Davis, 86, lived her final years in Ocoee and was buried in the Ocoee Cemetery on Nov. 19. A native of South Schroon, N.Y., Marie came to Ocoee with her parents, Arthur and Edna. The long New York winters were taking their toll on fam- ily members, who later appeared on the, 1945 Florida State Census. They, includ- ing sibling Rita Thigpen, who lived on the "hill" across from Starke Lake., While working as a stenographer at the 14th Air Force Base in Orlando, Ma- rie met and married Harold Ray "Pete" Davis in 1946. They had two sons, Mike (who married Ann Marie King) of Geor- gia and Gary (who married Darlene Too- tle) of Clermont; three daughters, Rose- anne Davis in Ocoee, Cheryl (and John A.) Barry of Mississippi and Kathleen (Jimmy) Ritten of Alabama; grandchil- drefn, Michael A. Davis Jr., Austin Hol- land Davis, Lance Gary Davis, Stepha- nie Resch, Mathew James Ritten, Jacob Christopher Ritten and the late Amy Teresa Davis; and great-grandchildren, Isabella Marie Davis. Micholas Resch Family-friendly service on Christmas New Horizons Christian Church invites the public to join them on Christmas Day for a time of family-friendly, casual worship. The program will include some traditional Christmas carols, a reading of the Christmas story for the chil- dren and a family oriented com- munion service. Casual dress is recommended and small chil- dren may wear their pajamas, if their parents allow. The program will begin at 10:35 a.m. on Sunday. Dec. 25, at Westbrooke Elementary School. For more information. call 407-654-5050 or contact Info@ NHCChome.org. and Tyler Sanidas. In a technological generation where family genealogy is more easily ac- cessed, Marie Davis never flaunted the fact that her ancestorhad arrived on the Mayflower. In 1911, Warren WodenFoster, M.D., authored Some Descendants of Arthur Warren of Weivnouth, Massachusetts Ba&. Coonmy that provides the family geneal- ogy and early history of 10 generations. Data about Edna Laura Wells [Charles Mansfield Warren, Aaron Warren. El- eazer Warren, Eleazer Warren, Ephraim Warren. Jacob Warren. Arthur Warren, Arthur Warren]. mother of NMarie and Rita, appear in the book. Richard Warren's wife. Elizabeth. and their five daughters (Mary, Anna, Sarah, Elizabeth, andAbigail) followed him to America and arrived in 1621 on the ship Anne. Then, while in Plymouth, Richard and Elizabeth had two sons. Nathaniel was born in 1625. and Joseph v as born a year later . Dr. Foster's material makes a connec- tion to the Mayflow er but Arthurl War- ren was born in Nottingham. England. in 1618. He was married in WeN mouth in 1639 to Mary. One of the ke' libraries W.O. Seniors plans activities The West Orange Seniors can enjoy many experiences and ac- tivities each week at the Thomas Ison Senior and Veteran Center, 1701 Adair St.. in Ocoee. The Christmas luncheon is this Thursday,Dec. 15,at 12:30 p.m., and reservations are required. The cost is $7. Upcoming trips include the Tampa Hard Rock Casino on Sat- urday. Dec. 17. a three-day trip to the South Florida casinos on Jan. 10-12,and a nine-day trip to Branson. Mo., Sept. 1-9. 2012. The movie Catch Me If lou Can will be shown after lunch on Wednesday, Jan. 4. at 12:30 p.m. Bingo is played every Sun- day from 3-6:30 p.m. and ev- ery Monday from 1-3:30 p.m. On Tuesday and Thursdays. seniors can play cards any time from 8 a.m.to4 p.m. Weekly line dancing is also offered on Tues- days, at 1 p.m.. for a minimum $2 donation. Crafts are made on Thursday from 1-2 p.m. There is chorus practice on Fridays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. On Wednesday at 9 a.m., se- niors can meet for w walking social time. TV. coffee and dominos. For more information. call Wen- dell at 407-592-449S or visit the website, w ww.westorangese- niors.yolasite.com. in Weymouth had burned down, destroy- ing original documents that had not been copied. Such a document would have clarified the connection. Arthur may have been on one of two ships, Charity and Swan, following the Mayflower in June of 1622 that carried 50 or 60 men. , According to Ancestry.com, a popu- lar genealogy website: "The Charity and the Swan were lesser funded than the Mayflower and less prepared for the harsh New% England %weather. The first w inter was unbearable. The% went to the Pilgrims in Plymouth and asked to stay with them. The Pilgrims turned them aw ay. theN had barely enough to feed and shelter their own. Arthur Warren's family sentled, had childrefi and purchased land in Weymouth. It took a lot of courage to come over on the Mayflower." Only a handful of people li\ ing in the United States today can report that their roots trail back 391 years in America, that their ancestors saw the birth of a nation, overcame some of the worst el- ements and li\ ing conditions know n to. man. Marie Wells Da\ is,age 86, of Ocoee. was one of those Americans. The West Oaks Library in Ocoee will offer a variety of programs to the public in De- cember. The library is located at 1821 E. Silver Star Road. Pre-school programs every Monday Storybook Fun is a 25-30 minute program on Mondays at 10:15 a.m. that features pic- ture books, activities, songs and flannel board stories for preschool-age children. The program gives caregiv- ers and children the opportu- nity to share, listen and enjoy stories together. On Monday at 10:45 a.m., Toddler Time is held for 20 minutes. At 11:15 a.m.. Tiny Tales, a 15-20-minute pro- gram, is held with stories. nursery rhymes, songs and finger plays. Whiz Kids On Wednesday at 3 p.m. (Dec. 14, 21 and 28). join Whiz Kids, the tech club that creates comics, animates im- ages, mixes music and makes movies. Children ages 6-12 are welcome to participate. Learn to use iMovie on an Apple iMac on Dec. 14. Direct. produce, and add transitions, effects and movie titles. The Dec. 21 class focuses on photo editing. Practice adding ef- fects, image morphing, artistic painting and cartoon transfor- mations. Create a movie with video clips and photos using Microsoft's Windows Movie Maker on Dec. 28. Preschool winter wonderland On Dec. 16 at 11 a.m., chil- dren ages 3-5 are welcome to Youth acting classes offered at Diva Doll Diva Doll Fitness in Ocoee .to 1 p.m. Parents are welcome to will offer a theatre and acting sign up their girls ages 8-14. class for girls from Dec. 18-22. Diva Doll Fitness is located The classes will be hosted by at 1101 S.Clarke Road. For more Paula Dale each day from 9 a.m. details, call 407-297-7653. Donate blood, get movie voucher Those who donate blood at voucher in return. Photo IDs are the Big Red Bus at Health Cen- required to participate. Make an tral hospital in Ocoee on Dec. online appointment at www.fb- 19 and 20. will get a free movie cdonor.org. come in from the cold and cel- ebrate the beginning of winter with frigid stories. chilly games and cool crafts. Paws to Read Kids are invited to improve their reading skills on Dec. 17 at 10:30 a.m. by reading to a lovable pooch courtesy of Be An Angel Therapy Dogs. Winter movie madness Celebrate winter with mov- ies for all ages at the library. Movies w ill be shown at 2 p.m. on Dec. 19. 20, 22, 23, 27. 29 and 30. Wii gaming Get your game on at the li- brary by playing the Nintendo Wii on Dec. 19 at 6:30 p.m. Every Sunday BINGO 1701 Adair St. Ocoee Doors Open 2 pm Games 3pm 407-592-4498 MARIE WELLS DAVIS Clothes giveaway this Saturday This Saturday, Dec. 17, Ocoee Church of God will host a clothes giveaway event from 8-11 a.m. at its campus located at 1105 N. Lakew ood Ave. in Ocoee. Each individual \% ill recei%.e up to two free bags of clothes. Additional bags of clothes will cost $3 each. Clothing will be available for men, women and children. For more information, call the church at 407-656-8011. Treasure Hunters antique roadshow comes to Ocoee The Treasure Hunters Road- show % ill be in Ocoee through Dec. 17 at the Marriott Court- yard Ocoee, 10971 W. Colo- nial Drive. Local residents are welcome to visit the free event and bring any' rare and unusual collectibles. Antique and collectible experts will be on hand. The treasure hunters are hoping to see items such as coins and paper currency is- sued prior to 1965, toys. dolls, trains, vintage jewelry., old and modern musical instruments. %war memorabilia, gold and silver jewelry,. costume jew - elry. advertising memorabilia and swords and knives. Of- fers ill be made to purchase items based on what collectors are w killing to pay. Gold will be bought based on the day's current value. Hours of operation are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through this Friday. Dec. 16. and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17. Drop off toys to donate at Health Central Health Central is serving as a Baby DJ drop-off loca- tion for Orlando radio station XL 106.7 FM. The hospital is collecting unwrapped toys for local children in need. The drop station locat- ed on the fourth floor of the Health Central campus in the marketing department is accepting donations through Dec. 21. Each \ear, the BabN DJ pro- gram collects donations and un- wrapped toys from businesses and listeners and has pro\ ided holiday gifts for thousands of children ho would other ise do without. Contributors are asked to bring unwrapped gifts to Health Central's fourth floor community relations depart- ment office located at 10000 W. Colonial Drive in Ocoee. SOUTHERN STEWART TITLE Save U100 on your closing fee when you bring this ad with contract to Southern Stewart Title by March 31, 2011 Specializing in short sales *foreclosures purchases refinances new home construction commercial & residential Allison Garner-Thoma, CLC & Kelley Timson, LTA Your hometown Title Agents! West Oaks Library activities Thursday, December 15, 2011 The West Orange Times 9A Oakland Christmas for the Critters is this month's Science Saturday This month's Science Satur- day Program at Oakland Na- ture Preserve, titled "Christmas for the Critters," offers fun for all ages and a Christmas treat for the animals that call ONP home. Interested residents can learn how to create Christmas ornaments that will be used to decorate a tree at ONP for wild animals to eat. The event is scheduled for Dec. 17 and will begin at 10 a.m. in the classroom at ONP's Cracker-style education build- ing. Science Saturday programs are free, and all are welcome. Plan to attend every month and let ONP know what you think about the program. Here are a few of the other programs that hat have been sched- uled for 2012: Jan. 28 'A Look at Bird Migration' Learn which plant species to add to your garden to draw migrating birds into your yard and help them on their journey. A birding tour at the Preserve %%ill follow the lecture. Presented by Bob Stamps. this program begins at 9:00 a.m. Feb. 18 ONP's annual open house w ill offer educa- tional and wildlife exhibits. nature hikes through the pre- serve and on the boardwalk to Lake Apopka, food and music. The event is free and scheduled from 10 a.m. until 2 p:m. - March 9-10 Double up on learning about birds of pre- with expert Doris Mager, who has been dubbed "The Eagle Lady." Plan to go "owling" with her the evening of March 9 (time to be announced) and come backMarch 10 to hear her presentation on Birds of Pre. in the classroom at 10 amn. April 28 A look at "How Early Settlers Used Their Nat- ural Surroundings" to make things they needed to use for tools, to wear and to play with. presented by Pat Burkett. May 26 "'Bees: Buzz- ing All Around." presented by Christopher Stalder. Learn about this small creature that plays such an important role in nature. The first Saturday of every month An insect lecture and safari begins at noon with Christy DeLuc. The second Saturday of ev- ery month "Take a Hike" and enjoy a guided tour of the preserve with a trained trail guide. Hike begins at 2 p.m., and interested hikers are asked to meet at the Educanon Cen- ter. On the third Tuesday of ev- en month The Turtle and Tortoise Club meets and gives a variety of lectures on those wonderfully amazing creatures. Turtles are welcome. Fall has fled Students in the Penguins class at ASP VPK at Oakland say 'hello' to winter, I-r: Charlotte Stenger, Haleigh Gilmore and Meilyn Ortiz. Rent Oakland meeting hall Residents and organizations can rent the Oakland meeting hall on North Tubb Street. Rental includes use of the kitchen and a seating capacity of 108. To download a rental con- tract and price list, go to w ww. oaktownusa.com and click on "'meeting hall facility." For in- formation, call Oakland To wn Hall at 407-656-1117. Join senior group at Oakland church Oakland Presbyterian Church offers a monthly lunch group for senior citizens. The church is at 218 E. Oakland Ave. For infor- mation, call 407-656-4452. Town of Oakland meeting schedule Tow n of Oakland meetings are held in the meeting hall on North Tubb Street: Town Commission, second and fourth Tuesdays. 7 p.m. Planning & Zoning Board. third Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. School Advisory Council for Oakland Avenue Charter School, first Tue-day, 7 p.m. Community Rede elopment, third Wednesday, 7 p.m. Parks and Recreation Com- mittee. fourth Wednesday, 7 p.m. For more information, call Town Hall at 407-656-1117. Share your news from Oakland The li'es Orange Tines wel- comes news from the town of Oakland. Residents with a story or picture to share or an event to promote can e-mail the informa- tion to worimes@aol.com. PD collecting toys for needy kids The Oakland Police Department is holding its inaugural toy drive now through Dec. 22. Anyone interested in donating a new, unwrapped toy can drop it off in the lobby of the Oakland Police Department or at Oakland Town Hall Monday through Friday from a.m. to 5 p.m. Toys collected will be distributed to children who might not otherwise have an opportunity to enjoy the holidays. LAW OFFICE OF ERIC S. MASHBURN, P.A. Serving the West Orange Counrt Communrut for more than 30 years. *WILLS TRUSTS PROBATE GUARDIANSHIP ESTATE PLANNING For more mformat'on go wo ww.wril-lawyer.cimi 102 E. Maple Street Winter Garden, FL 34787 407-656-1576 info@wi\ntergardenlaw.com Oakland Presbyterian Church Join us for our Special Christmas Events: Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Services 5:00. 7:30. and l1:00pm - m vJ SO,% Adult Choir Cantata Sunday. December 25. 10:30am "A Very Diva Christmas" Jazz Concert to benefit Relay for Life Thursday. December 29 7:00pm Oa(Iand fresbtecrian Church 2 E.. Oakland Avenue 1Oakland, PLr+,-3s www.oaklandpres.org L Youth learn about area's history Youth Leadership West Orange held its 2nd field trip that featured the environment and history of West Orange County. Jim Thomas (at right) of Biosphere Consulting and the Oakland Nature Preserve led the tour through the preserve, where the students learned about the restoration of Lake Apopka and the plants and wildlife indigenous to the area. The day also included a tour of the Garden Theatre, Central Florida Railroad Museum and Winter Garden Heritage Museum. After-School Science Club at nature preserve \ Registration is now open for the spring semester After- School Science Club at Oak- land Nature Preserve for kin- dergarten through fifth-grade students. The 12-week program begins Tuesday. Jan. 17. 2012, and is scheduled from 4-5:30 p.m. Oakland Avenue Charter School science teacher Heidi Beck will be instructing the Science Club with the assis- tance of ON-P instructor Shane Overstreet. The club will focus on envi- ronmental education using the 128-acre preserve as a class- room. Seasonal changes at the pre- serve offer ongoing opportuni- ties to teach about the natural surroundings and the plants and animals that exist in the eco- system. Some highlights planned for the club include: Adopt-a-Plot. w here stu- dents experience hands-on restoration. Tweets. Beaks and Feats: exploring birds that migrate British society meets monthly The Westenders' Heritage Group, a branch of TBPA, meets each month on the first Thurs- day at 7 p.m. at the Oakland Presbyterian Church. Membership is for those of British birth, heritage or mar- riage. The purpose is social interac- tion, support of local charities and the furtherance of British culture, both in families and the community. For more information, call Valerie Austin Gray at 407- 654-8998 or Shirley Gifford at 352-735-0106. through the preserve and those that call it home. Geology Day giles the club an opportunity to look at the difference in soils in the dif- ferent areas of ONP. Ecological Systems Day will show% what creates the di- versity of the preserve. Water Sampling and Micro- scope Lab Day will let students sample water from the seepage spring to Lake Apopka to bring back to the lab and look for mi- cro and macro invertebrates. Science Project Day. Crit- ter Tracking Day and an Air Potato Raid will round out the program. Cost for the spring semester Science Club is $50 per student for those who have a family membership with ONP and $75 for others (which includes a family membership). Students must register to at- tend. The club enrollment is limited to 25 members. For additional information on the After-School Science Club or other educational programs at the preserve. call 407-905- 0054 or check the website at oaklandnaturepreserve.org. $30 FREE PLAY PLUS A S5 MEAL VOUCHER WITH YOUR s25 ROUNDTRIP TRANSPORTATION TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS I See Player's Club for complete details. Must be at least 21 years old and a Seminole Players Club member to participate. Valid ID required. Management reserves all rights. Offers are non- negotiable, non-transferable and must be redeemed In person at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tampa. Offer Is for the slot and gaming machine of your choice. 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If you have any questions, please contact the office at 407.265.6627 L[ 40TEL& MAI:NO 10A The West Orange Times Thursday, December 15, 2011 Windermere Dr. Phillips KPLGA holds food drive The Keene's Pointe Ladies Golf Association recently host- ed its annual food drive and luncheon at the home of De- nise Gutierrez, pictured at center with Chris Sussman (left) and Gill Morrin; Attendees brought donations of non-per- ishable food and paper goods for the St. Vincent de Paul Society at Holy Family Catholic Church. More than 225 items were collected, in addition to monetary donations. Christmas services at Windermere Union Windermere Union Church, United Church of Christ, will present Christmas serve ices on Dec. 24 and 25. On Saturday Dec. 24. at 6. p.m. in the church sanctuary, a candlelight Christmas Eve ser- vice w ill be held. It w ill include traditional and contemporary : Christmas carols sung by the church choir and congrega- tion. Windermere Union Church's minister. Barton Buchanan, will officiate % ith the reading of the Biblical Christmas story. Com- union will be served, and ev- eryone is welcome to partake. Also, an.offering will be collected for missions. At the conclusion of the service, each member of the congreganon %% ill - be given a candle to light and then carry out of the church. All are welcome to attend the Christmas sern ices and regular Sunday sen ices at Windermere Union Church. 10710 Park Ridge-Gotha Road. Call 407- 876-2112 or log on to www. i indermereunion.org for more information. 7th Annual Boat Parade is set for this Saturday Boaters are invited to deco- rate their watercrafts and meet at Bird Island at 5 p.m. this Sat- urday, Dec. 17, for the annual Christmas boat parade, which begins at 6 p.m. Fliers detailing the parade route will be available at the town office after Thanksgiv- ing. For more information, go to www.windermereboatpa- rade.com. Parsons dancers to perform 'Nutcracker' Elizabeth Parsons School of Dance, Windermere Ballet Theatre and Communit. Dance Theatre x ill perform "The Nut- cracker" at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort. The final sho% ing is this Fri- day, Dec. 16. The performance is free to the public, and even - one is invited to attend. The re- sort is located at 9939 Universal Blvd. For more information, call 407-876-4604. Three local students named to dean's list Nicolas Cubillos, Erin Rahtill and Gabriella Serralles of Win- dermere have been named to the dean's list at the Savannah College of Art and Design for the fall quarter. The college is a private institution located in Savannah. Ga. MetroWest rings in holidays More than 200 local residents attended the inaugural holiday celebration hosted Dec. 4 by the MetroWest Master Association. Special guests included Orlando City Commis- sioners Samuel Ings and Phil Diamond, and Santa and Mrs. Claus. Attendees donated gifts for Toys for Tots. Scouts explore caverns The Troop 6 Boy Scouts from Dr. Phillips traveled to Skymont in Altamont, Tenn., and visited its famous Cumberland Caverns. Pictured are Brian Bailey, Noah Campbell, Ja- cob Coe, James Updike, Brett Vorheis, Jared Richter, Aaron Fetterhoff. Ben Thompson, Nicholas Rothstein, Bailey Davis, Jack Cook. Michael Rothstein. Alex Best, Evan Allvord, Gavin Hall, Rishi Gusam, Matthew Bartlett, Davis Lake. Jake Plummer. Ryan Williams and Adam Avalos. Southwest Library activities The Southwest Library on Della Drite in Dr Phillips f ill offer a variety of programs to the public in December. For more details, call 407-835-7323 or visit the Southwest Library blog at http://blog.ocls.info! southwest. Technology petting zoo On Dec. 14 from 4-6:30 p.m., get \our hands on the latest digital technology. Play with the latest eReaders, like the Nook. Kindle, and Son., and tablets, like the iPad and Galaxy. Learn how \ou can use them to download free music and eBooks from the library's digital collection. Winter movie madness On Dec. 20. 21 and 28 at 10:30 a.m.. celebrate inter % ith mov ies to w arm %our heart for all ages. Book Club meets On Dec. 20 at 7 p.m., join the Southwest Book Club for its annual Nll Book to You celebration. Share your joy of reading w ith others by sharing a fax orite book. Relax and enjoN refreshments. Door prizes \ ill be given aw ay. Any one age 18 or older is welcome to attend. Winter wonderland On Dec. 2S at 3 p.m.. take a break from the cooler %weather and join for the library a win- try nL.x of stories and crafts to celebrate the official start of w inter. Ages 6-12. Traveling Tutu's Local residents Bob Wagner (1-r), Karla Wagner, Darlene Catan and Jim Catan partici- pated in the Challenge Nation scavenger hunt and race last month in downtown Orlan- do. Teams competed to solve 12 clues scattered around the city. and the Traveling Tutu's team came in 2nd place out of 27 teams. Windermere Library activities 'Preschool Peek-a-Whoo' Preschoolers ages 3-5 are in- vited to hang out with o"wl and his night friends on Dec. 16 at 11 a.m. Reading is a hoot w% ith songs, stories and activities. Call 407-835-7323 for more information. Sniffles and sneezes Kids, is your nose running? If so. come to the library on Dec. 17 at 11:30 a.m. for sto- ries. activities and crafts about what makes your nose tickle. Recommended for ages 6-12. Sweet seasonal stories Visit the library on Dec. 17 at 2:30 p.m. to hear a seasonal sto- rN and make a holiday% themed steet treat to take home or eat. The program is for ages 5-12 onl). Reservations are required by calling 407-835-7323. Book sale This Saturday. Dec. 17,. from 10-4 p.m.. check out the library 's winter book and au- dio-visual sale. All items f ill be marked 50 percent off. Pajama jamboree On Dec. 20. beginning at 6 p.m..children ages 5-10 are in- vited to put on their favorite PJs for an evening of music, stories. crafts and milk and cookies. Show day On Dec. 28 at 11 am., cel- ebrate snow ith cool stories and crafts at the library. Recom- mended for ages 5-12. Cnrolyiin H. .Snawyt, Esq. wxvw.sawiverandsawyerpd.com a t a P.oss, Esq.os, E. Wills & Trusts Guardianships Medicaid IPlauning Probate Nursing Home v Social Security Disability. - *Pinr^rarih. inR~aI nthvCl.iri i i kr ~ y.:. 'hidr rt n l o :ai i ; u biii~i: er ,*ohseinfn ova s obui j rnUli^Bt q uii ino iiLe'B~rdcrltclm nar yuodal crap eose^,; ,^(^i~t mnn~mitu ,11q~i~h au~d Learn how to sign at First Baptist Church First Baptist Church of Win- dermere hosts a class led bN Amy Leeds in w which she teaches sign language using the mate- rial "Alpha Teach yourself in 24 Hours." Materials cost $16 and pro- vide the basic tools needed to sign. The classes are on Wednes- days at 6:30 p.m. in Room FLC 104 at the church's do% ntown Windermere campus. 300 Mlain St. For more details, go to wwtw. fbcvindermere.com. Sign up for free meditation workshop Windermere Union Church holds meditation classes at 9 a.m. for about an hour every third Saturday of the month. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a journal. For more details, call 407-876-2112 or visit www. | windermereunion.org. Mark A. Lombardo, DPM lii lt fratet nhftilIed PODIATRIST - * INGROWN NAILS HAMMERTOES HEEL SPURS / HEEL PAIN .e * BUNIONS CORNS / CALLOUSES CHILDREN'S DISORDERS * DIABETIC COMPLICATIONS NEUROMAS DEGENERATIVE ARTHRITIS, GOUT SPORTS INJURIES FOOT / ANKLE * SKIN CONDITIONS OF THE FOOT Our Office Policy: The patient and any other person responsible Sfor payment has the right to refuse to pay; cancel payment or be reimbursed for payment for any other service, examination or 4 7 5 8 9 92 OLtreatment which Is performed as a result of and within 72 hours of responding to the advertisement for the free, discounted fee or reduced fee service, examination or treatment ` -- ---- --;- -- -I . .. ..I -- ...~ 1 .I- I... . -I .- ---~-~., Thursday, December 15, 2011 The West Orange Times Ocoee vehicles at a reduced cost, with no charge for Class A (up to 10.000-pound) vehi- cles. Brad Dresher of the Ocoee Police De- partment was on the selection committee and helped evaluate the towing services based on convenience and safety, as well as cost. It was the staff's recommenda- tion to award the bid to Car Store, as it had come in the lowest. Commissioner Gary Hood said he liked the businesses that were utilized in the past' and was still in favor of spreading the work to them and wanted the com- mission to consider continuing with a blended rotation. Car Store owner Todd Paquette said his bids were based on the condition that his business would be the sole receiver of the award. He added that he was able to offer, such low rates because, "We bid it to win it." Also in attendance at the Dec. 6 meet- ing were representatives from Acer and Sly's Tow ing. Sly Falding said Sly's could do a blended rate. His rate is $125 a tow, and there is no. charge for city vehicles. He added that his location is safe %w ith guard dogs and securitN on the premises. After some discussion. Ocoee Malor Scott Vandergrift said: "We already have a winner, and the winner is really our citizens. If we went back to a blended rate. costs would be raised." Hood agreed and said: "We have to think about our citizens. If staff did it without asking 'what we [commissioners] w' ant if we wanted to have a blended * rotation we need to direct them." Commissioner Joel Keller felt the re- quest for proposal might have been mis- leading as it read: "The city intends to award a contract to one or more..." Hood said. "In all fairness. I wouldn't kno' w\vh\ wve wouldn't want to go back and give the other companies the oppor- runity to offer a discount as well." Commissioner Rosemary Wilsen said she agreed with the discussion of getting a good rate. S "'I'm concerned with What oui- citizens are going to pay, their security\ and what our city has to pay." she said. The mayor then made a motion to go v ith the lowest bidder, but it died for, lack of a second. Commissioner Rusty Johnson ques- tioned the contract length it was bid out for five years with the option of a one-year extension. Several of the com- missioners also felt that was too long. Hood made a motion to award the con- tract to Paquette for three years. Again. the motion died withoutt a second. Keller said he felt strongly) that com- panies responding to the RFP did so with two different thoughts: one, that they would be the sole towing company and could, therefore, offer a substantially lower rate; or, two, that the towing pro- gram would remain' blended and rotated as it had been with the city for the past 17-20 years. After 45 minutes of discussion, Wilsen said she was very disappointed that it had come to this point. ,"Direction should be given by the commissioners before it goes to RFP," she said. A replacement motion was made to bring it back to staff and award the three contractors present at the meeting a blended contract for three years. That motion failed, as well as the original mo- tion. Wilsen said."An RFPwas sent out,and we have to lie by what we requested." Hood, Wilsen and Vandergrift voted, to award Car Store as the sole tow- ing business for city vehicles for a two-year term, while Johnson and Keller voted against the motion. In other business, the commission: , approved taking advantage of lower interest rates regarding the 1999 Capital Improvement Refunding Revenue Bonds that were issued to finance the acquisi- tion of the Beech Center, the Cit\ Hall Complex. a Public Works facdiljr and fire .stations. The bonds mature in October 2028. The city reviewed the best oppor- tunitr and stands to save $106.000 a year by refinancing the bonds with SunTrust Bank. agreed to approve the final subdivi- sion plan for phase 1 of the Ocoee Town Center. which is 5.7 acres and consists of four buildable lots. unanimously approved the prelimi- nary subdivision plans for Eagle Creek of Ocoee. which is 97.9 acres located on the southeast corner of the intersec- tion of Ocoee-Apopka Road and Fullers Cross Road. held first readings for annexation and rezoning ordinances for the follow ing properties: Campfield property at 524 Third St.: Luna property at 520 Third St.;: and Medina property at 521 Second St. A second reading and public hear- ing for all three properties is scheduled for Jan. 3, 2012, at the next commission meeting. . listened to a second reading for the annexation and rezoning of the Martinez property at 9051 A.D. Minis Road. proposed an amendment to the code of ordinances regarding the temporary suspension of the Ocoee Fire Department plan re' iew fee for commercial projects for one year retroactive to Dec. 6.2011. A second reading and public hearing is set for Jan. 3. heard the first reading of an ordi- (Continued from 1A) nance regarding conserving plumbing and irrigation standards as required by the city of Ocoee's St. Johns River Wa- ter Management District consumptive- use permit. A second reading and public hearing is set for Jan. 3. approved a temporary moratorium on the opening of new internet cafes and simulated gaming device establish- ments. moved to close the pedestrian gate at the Villages of Wesmere that provides ac- cess to Westbrooke Elementary School. Parents and guardians are going through the subdivision and causing disruption as they park to drop off aridpick up students at the school. The gate w ill be closed While construction and sales continue until the subdi' ision is complete. recommended that the 10 law firms that expressed interest to represent the city of Ocoee be giv en 15 minutes each to present before the commission. Current City Attorney Paul Rosenthal is retiring Jan. 31 and strongly recommended that an attorney be selected in December to allow for the transition of files watched as Ste' e Van Varick. presi- dent of the Ocoee Lions Club. presented two $500 checks. One % as a warded to the Ocoee Soccer League and the other to the Ocoee Police Department for its holiday toys for children in need program. Po- lice Chief Charles Brown spoke and said the department services more than 200 families and 500 have applied for toys through it to receive gifts this holiday. In addition, the Lions Clubis holding a membership drive. The community is invited to join members on the first and third Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at 108 Taylor St. in Ocoee. By consensus, the commission agreed on the following: awarded Whisper Winds Landscap- ing of Ocoee $23.000 for the work on the Clarke Road landscape-improvement project pertaining to sod. approved to continue the agreement with Motorola MHzRadio system until .Sept. 30,2012. as it is still being utilized by the cih\ in conjunction w ith Orange County's radio sN stem. awarded Sherron Building Ser' ices a small-project construction contract for the city. The contract wvas originally awarded to Southern Building Ser'ices but was dissolved as a corporate entity. 'oted to assign the sur eN ing continu- ing ser' ices contract originally awarded to MACTEC Engineering & Consulting to the new corporate enrtit of AMEC E&I Inc. which had acquired MACTEC. reappointed Robert NMcKeN. Da' id Ball and Wilda Schoeppler Pickett to serve another three-sear term on the Citizen Ad iJsorN Council for the Ocoee Police Department board. Learn how to sign at First Baptist Church First Baptist Church of Windermere hosts a class led by Amy Leeds in which she teaches sign language using the mate- rial "Alpha Teach Yourself in 24 Hours." Materials cost $16 and prot ide the basic tools needed to sign. The classes are on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in Room FLC 104 at the church's downtown Windermere campus, 300 Main St. For more details, go to www.fbcwindermere.com. Food drive held. each Sunday at WUC Windermere Union Church is taking donations every SundaN for the private. non-profit service agency the West Or- ange Christian Ser' ice Center, which. provides many programs to meet the physical. emotional and spiritual needs for people in West Orange County. On Sundaxs before and after church servn ices, donations can be left at the church. Services are at 10 a.m. The West Orange, Christian Service Center feeds about 200 people every weekday. They also have family and emergency services, after school' pro- grams for children, a thrift shop and man\ other ser\ ices. There is an especially critical demand for the food bank. All non-perishable foods are accepted Donated food must not be past the expiration date.; JCC offers low-cost classes for adults The Jewish Community Center's Jack and Lee Rosen Southwest Orlando Cam- pus offers lo~v-cost educational classes for adults. The schedule features nearly a dozen N% eekh classes. Each class is $10. JCC's class offerings include: Sunday s Broadwvay chorus, 11 a.m. to noon. : NMondays -l Mahjong for beginners, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; bridge for beginners, 10:35-11:35 a.m.: finances. 7-8 p.m.; and couples ballroom dance., 7-8 p.m. *Tuesda s Cooking., 7-8 p.m. (on select Tuesdaysi: poker league, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday Drop-in Mahjong play. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.: business netw ork- ing. 9-10:30 a.m., Partners in Parenting. 7-8:30 p m. (fourth Wednesday of the month.J; Spanish language brush-up, 8-9 p.m. *Thursda\s NMahjong for beginners. 6:30-7:30 p m.: Photoshop 101.7-8 p.m. (must bring owvn laptop with Photoshop installed): bridge for beginners. 7:35- 8:35 p.m.: Israeli self-defense. 8-9 p.m. Friday s Scrapbookmg. 10 a.m. to noon (first and third Friday of the month : Partners in Parenting, 10:15-11:30 a.m. (second Friday of the month . s Hea tro'h Cerntra Cares for YOU!l For nearly 60 years. the Health Central family has cared for you and your family. ^ ^ ^ 1 As your Community Hospital, we're as dedicated to caring for you as ever. Health Central's world-class medical team, as well as our advanced facilities and technologies, provide state-of-the-art care for you and your loved ones in more than 48 specialties. You can count on us to care for you through all ages and stages with services such as pre and postnatal care, well care, emergency care-including Code STEMI and Stroke care, orthopaedic and spine care, long term care, and rehabilitative care. Health Central is also here to help you integrate health and wellness into your care , :plan through classes, programs and events that can help keep you at your best, whether you're young or young at heart. Why do we do this? Because Health Central cares for you: your family, friends al neighbors, and will continue to do so through every age and stage of your life. Learn more about how we care for you at www.healthcentral.org. I.. -'. ". 11A II C 12A The West Orange Times Thursday, December 15, 2011 Building disrepair and it faced foreclosure. The Bond Foundation,; led by a group of local investors, purchased the Burch Building, along with its neighboring property to the ,south at 24. S. Main St., with the-intent of renovating and restoring the buildings to their former glory. The Fagade Matching Grants approved by the CRA last Thurs-7 day, amount to $20,000 for the former Burch Building and the same amount for 24 S. Main St. The side of the building facing Main Street had been covered with green titles for decades, but those little squares have been peeled off to reveal the original ex- terior walls of the downtown district's first brick building. Construction crews began work earlier this year gutting both buildings, which together amount to about 19,000 square feet. Grant funds will be used to help co% er the costs of exterior roof replacement, exposing the original brick, window replacement, relocation and re- placement of doors, storefronts on ground -floors and a new\ hard canopy. Once com- pleted, the Bond Foundation plans to make the space available for retail business. Commissioner Bob Buchanan thanked Bond Foundation representative Derek Blakeslee at the commission meeting Valencia - most productive transfer program in the country, thanks to our partnership with, [the University of Central Florida] "We are thrilled to bring this prize home to Florida." Shugart said. The naming of the winner follows an announcement of the 10 finalists in September and the project's unveiling at the White House Community College Sumnnit in October 2010. "Valencia College is a shining exim- ple of what really matters in community colleges. and that's helping students suc- ceed through learning, graduating and getting good jobs." said Joshua W\Vner. executive director of the Aspen Insti- tute's College Excellence Program. The prize jury was especially im- pressed by how faculty, administrators and staff all take responsibility for suc- cess of a very diverse student bodN. Va- lencia graduates are employed at higher rates than the graduates of any of the other Aspen finalists despite entering a local labor market with double-digit unemployment rates. Valencia's unique culture of continuous improvement and innovation has a real impact on student outcomes that is amazing to see. Nearly half of Valencia's students are underrepresented minorities African American. HispanicLatino or Native American and many are low -income. (Continued from 1A) for undertaking the restoration effort and said it was hard to believe it was the same building. The CRA implemented its Fagade Matching Grants program this spring with the hopes of encouraging local businesses to spruce up their exteriors.and improve the downtown district's aesthetic appeal. The grants approved last week were for .the program's maximum amount. The grant program currently applies to com- mercial properties along Highland Avenue and Lakeview, Boyd, Main and Wood- land streets (all between. Smith and New- ell streets) and on Tremaine and Joiner streets, between Highland Avenue and Dillard Street. To be eligible for the grant., an applicant must be a small business located on one of the designated streets and share 50 percent of the project costs. Approved works could include improving signs and graphics, exterior lighting, canopies and awnings, painting, masonry cleaning arid gutters and doN nspouts. Permit and design re% ie'w fees can be reimbursed through the grant program. Business and property owners, if not the same, must apply joinitl, and improvements are e\ aluated for approval by the CRA and its ad isory board. (Continued from 1A) Yet. more than 50 percent graduate or transfer within three years of entering college, compared to under 40 percent for community colleges nationally. Valencia ill recei e a $600.006 prize to support its programs. The remaining four national finalists, including Miami Dade College in N.i- ami, w ill each receive $100.000. The announcement made earlier this week at the National Press Club in Washington. D.C. involved leaders from across the fields of education, busi- ness. labor and philanthropy. including Second Lady Dr. Jill Biden, a longtime educator: Secretary of Education Arne Duncan: Aspen Institute' President and CEO and Stee Jobs' biographer Walter Isaacson: John Engler. former governor of Nlichigan and president of the Busi- ness Roundtable: and former Secretary of Education and South Carolina Go\. Richard Riles. The original pool of more than 1,000 community colleges was pared to 1i20 in April, based on a data formula created with assistance of an expert advisor\ committee. The data focused on college completion, improvement of completion performance over time and equity for under-represented students, based pri- maril\ on institutional data submitted to the federal government annually. G rad u at ion (Continuedfrom IA) schools increased their NGA graduation rate from 2009-10 to 2010-11 with increases between 0.2 and 14 percentage points. The district graduation rate is the highest-ever based on the National Governors Association Graduation Rate, which is the official method used in the calcu- lation of school grades. Under the NGA rating, the district graduation rate has increased each year since 2006-07, for a total of 10.3 percentage points from 69.7 percent in 2007-07 to 80 percent in 2010-11. The graduation rates show the percent of students who graduated within four years of their initial en- try into ninth grade. Certificate of Completion and GED recipients are not counted as graduates using the NGA method.' Calculation of the graduation rate is based on students completing high school in four years. All students in the calculation for 2010-11 must have entered ninth grade for the first time in the fall of 2007. The district and school-level dropout rates for OCPS high schools were also released b3 the state Department of Education. The district rate decreased by 0.5 percentage points from 1.7 percent in 20(16-07 to 1.2 percent in 2010-11. although the graduation rate and dropout rate are not directly comparable. The graduation rate is a four-vear indicator of the percentage of students w ho started ninth grade to- gether and how many of them graduated together four years later. The dropout rate is a single-y ear indicator of students in grades 9 through 12. The Reading Reindeer is a literacy awareness project of The lWest Orange Times to encourage children to read and parents to read to children. During the boti 'drive Reading Reindeer will collect new books for chil- dren also collecting donations to purchase books to continue the gfit of a copy o1 Dr Seuss's ABC book 10 eacr child born at Health CenTral Ihrough- out the ,eai The goal this year is 3.000 new books and donations of $4,500. Checks should e made payable to Reading Reindeer and mailed to The West Orange Times, 720 S. Dillard St.. Winter Garden FL 34787. For more information call the Times office at 407-656-2121 and ask for Kathy Please clip off ine coupon below and include it with your book donation so the Times can acknowledge itS Reading Reindeer friends The deadline is Dec. 15. The West OrangeTimes 720 S. Dillard St.,Winter Garden Drop Of The West Orange Chamber S12184 W. Colonial Dr., Winter Gard Book Warehouse at Festival Bay on International Drive -. i. ,. ..---- -- i - ...- SSUR TO L0 T US KNOW WmHO 0,:ATI0 TkI a I Name: Four local, tibrary brapoi 8.5; * Winter Garden Library *West Oaks Library in Ocoee. * Wiridermere Library * Southwest Library (Dr. Phillips area) - ..".. .. iWest Owtaing TIN I I. SAddress: I I City, St, Zip: I I | Place this with your donation! .. 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Aurora Naatjes: middle, Madison Spack of Dr. Phillips, Kailey Withee, Ashton Gordon, Christina Baybay-Bykov, Emily Williams, Jasmine Jasper; and back, Alexandra Buckley of Gotha, Margaret MacNeil of Bay Hill, Cassandra LeRette, Desiree Nguyen, Kailey Klopfenstein of Winter Garden, Lauren Withee, lan Allison of Winter Garden, Ava Leclair, Celinah Umaray and Emma Heistand of Winter Garden. All are Studio Company members except Klopfenstein and Baybay-Bykov, who are Professional Company members. MR. AND MRS. LARKIN Larkin-Chan vows exchanged Dean Larkin and Stephanie Chan "ere united in marriage on Dec. 2. Ocoee MaNor Scott Vandergrift performed the ceremony\ on the shores of Starke Lake across from City Hall. The wedding \as attended bN the groom's parents, Mlike and Ann Blencowe of Virginia. sister. Rachel Wiers of NMarNville. Tenn.: and friends, Mike and Suzanne Basich of Tampa The couple met in Singapore where Dean was working as regional director of information resources at Marrion Vacation Club In- ternational. The bride w as working as a senior account executive for Lumi- nArt. She is the daughter of Stephen and MaN Chan., who reside in Singapore. She is a graduate of Edith Cow an LiniversitN in Australia. The couple % ill be taking a hone\ moon trip to South America and %%dll live in Ocoee. Evans High '60's reunion planned All alumni of Evans High School ho attended in the 1960s are in ited to an alumni reunion planned forJuly27-28, 2012, at the Sheraton North Or- lando. For more information, call Sherry Ludlam Dahlstedt at 407-886-3285 or email www. evansalumni.net or evansalum- ni@gmail.com. Health Central Park needs decorations . Residents at Health Cen- tral Park are hoping to refresh their 2011 holiday decorations through donations from the community. Donations can be dropped off at Health Central Park. 411 N. Dillard St.. Winter Garden. For general inquiries and volunteer opportunities, call Judy Skilton at 407-296-1600. Lakeview High Class of 1950 updating information Lakeniew High's Class of 1950 s holding its next reumon May 5. 2012, at the First Baptist Church of Winter Garden. Fellow ship is at 5:30 p.m., and dinner is at 6. The cost is $25 per person. The reunion committee is updating its class history and is looking for information on six deceased classmates: Allen G. Keene. Samuel E. Lanes. Man- lyn Johns Sargent. Mary Eliza- beth Quigley James. Rayford Lee Royal and Jewell 0. Williams Hart. The committee wants to share information about the class- mates' h %es after graduation. All information should be giv- en to Da-id Solomon. 15 Chow - keebine Nene. Talahassee 32301. 850-877-8041 or 850-567-7431: or to other members of the com- mittee: June How ard MIizell. Robert Hull. Jackie Humphries Teal. Bob Langley. 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Recent speculation concerning Salapa's coaching status was answered last Friday af- ternoon when the Ocoee Athletic Department released an official statement, announcing he has been hired as the new football coach ef- fective Jan. 1 .Salapa replaces Clint Moles, who officially steps down from the position this week. Salapa will be the Knights' third head coach since the new Ocoee High opened in 2005. The Ashland I Ohio) University alum follows Moles, who posted a 14-37 record in five sea- sons. including a 2-18 mark the last rwo y ears,' and former West Orange High quarterback Greg Dailer, who is the head football coach at Arlington High in Washington state. "I'm excited. I think Ocoee is going to be a great situation." Salapa said. "DP was great. but DP is an existing program that's had suc- cess in the past and had some high-profile guys come through.... I was out at Ocoee [last Saturday] walking the complex and check- ing some things out. You get a sense that it's almost like it used to be up in Ohio where I played for North Royalton, and then you'd go play Brecksville or some other neighboring towns or communities. That's kind of how I grew up, and I think this is a great commu- nity and I hope they're going to be excited here." Salapa was named the 2010 Florida Dairy Farmers Football Coach of the Year after guid- ing Dr. Phillips to the 6A state championship game and a 14-1 overall record. (However, in July, the Panthers forfeited those victories and vacated their title game appearance after self-reporting the use of an ineligible player: Salapa %wound up stepping down shortly there- after, and DP promoted Rodney Wells to head coach.) Salapa compiled a 35-4 record during three prolific seasons with the Panthers. whichh fea- tured three consecutive udes at the Metro Con'- f- erence and district levels. Mean while Ocoee finished 2-8 this season anmd a regular-season schedule that included iSL playoff teans. and Salapa, who currently resides in Gotha and teaches at Dr. Phillips High, said he thought it was the right time to return to the sideline. "I actually have had a great season off," Salapa said. "Me and my wife have enjoyed the rime, and I think it's like when I came to DP. When I was at Trinity Prep we had just come off the state championship baseball game and I had a bunch of kids coming back in that program and the DP thing came up. I wouldn't interview for every job, and there's some schools that I just wouldn't be interested .in going to, but when this Ocoee [coaching position] came up and IT as approached with it, it just felt good. It just felt like the right thing, and I think it's the right opportunity at the right time." Ocoee relied hea\ ilH on its talented defense this season. thile a relatively inexperienced offensive group learned the % arsitr ropes. The Knights dropped their final six games and that included close decisions against West Orange. Oly mpia and Winter Park. "In high school and I really don't care what level it is your offense and defense and special teams havegot to feed off of each other," Salapa said. "They 've just got to doit,: and I know that [the Knights] didn't seem to DALE SALAPA play a lot of guys both ways and that's some- thing I'm certainly going to look at, because you %want to play the guys that do the right things and the guys that are your athletes." Before arri ing at Dr. Phillips, Salapa served as football defense e coordinator and head baseball coach at Trinirn Prep % here the Saints' baseball team earned Class 3A state runner-up honors in 2007. Ocoee boys soccer blanks Warriors Knights take unbeaten district record to Apopka. By Chris Mayer Ocoee boys varsity soccer coach Peter Moore is enjoying the view as the Knights continue to climb the standings, The Knights are preparing for this Thursday's visit to Apopka High. where they have an oppor- tunity to win for the sixth time in seven matches prior to the holi- day break. Start time is 7:30 p.m. as Ocoee returns to the field for the first time since earning a 1-0 home victory over Class 5A Dis- trict 5 rival West Orange. Ocoee completed its initial 10- game stretch through the regular season %w ith a 6-4-0 record. The Knights dropped one-goal de- cisions to Timber Creek, Lake Highland Prep and Boone in mid-November. but they' quickly rebounded with wins over Colo- nial, E\ ans. Wekiva. Dr. Phillips and West Orange. The only recent blemish was a 5-0 loss to national power Mont- verde Academy on Dec. 6. Ocoee trailed only 1-0 at halftime be- fore the up-tempo Eagles struck for four goals over the final 40 minutes. "I think we're in a great spot at 4-0 in the Metro [West] Con- ference and 3-0 in the district." Moore said. "We're sitting 6-4 overall and you look at our schedule and we dropped one to Timber Creek. we dropped one to Boone and %we dropped one to Lake Highland Prep. who are all maybe one-loss teams. And, of course, we played Montverde and we had a great game. We made a defensive error to go down 1 -0 and then we hit the post twice. We came in at halftime and we're down 1-0 and it could be 1-1 or maybe 2-1, and then in the sec- ond half [the Eagles] just exposed some things. We made four mis- takes in the second half and they found the back of the net, but I think those are the type of teams where kids can learn a lot. You at look my roster and I've got younger kids on there. I've got some maturity on the roster, but I got a lot of younger kids." Moore said the Knights are also starting to get healthier. Junior midfielder Sergio Zetina turned in a strong performance against West Orange last Thursday in his second match back from injury: Zetina's straightaway blast near the top of the 18-yard box directly led to a West Orange own goal with 25:45,remaining in the sec- ond half. "[Last Wednesday] I finally had every player able to run and I still was one down for train- ing," Moore said. "It's tough and maybe I've got the injuries out of the way here. but I know West Orange said they have a lot of injuries right now, too." West Orange and Ocoee played to a scoreless halftime draw. The Warriors' Evan Cartw right had one of the better first-half chances w hen his header off a comer kick sailed just over the crossbar. Ocoee stepped up its attack ear- ly in the second half, forcing West Orange freshman goalkeeper Heiko Ziegler to be sharp. Ziegler made three acrobatic saves in rapid-fire succession t\o on headers in the 6-\ ard box and an- other along the right post two minutes in: and shortly thereafter. Cartwright cleared away a loose ball along the goal line after Ziegler charged off his line to disrupt a partial breakawN ay. "I thought [Ziegler] really kept them in the game. in my opin- ion." Moore said. "Where I'm happy is we kept following the (See Soccer. 3B) West Orange's Greg McDoom (above, No. 11) looks to maneuver past Ocoee defend- ers Quinton Webb (6) and Rubens Brun last Thursday. At left, Ocoee's Jesus Hernandez (left) dives past West Orange goalkeeper Heiko Ziegler and a Warrior defender. The host Knights won 1-0. Photos by Cnnris Mayer WOHS Head Coach Chip Petree leads the West All-Stars in the Orange County Senior Bowl. Area standouts Petree named West head coach for Orange County game. By Chris Mayer West Orange High's successful 2011 varsity football season %ill carry over to the upcoming all-star circuit. A trio of high school senior all-star foot- ball games ill be held within the next week, beginning %with the 18th Annual Orange County Senior Bowl set for this Wednesday, Dec. 14. at Oak Ridge High. Chip Petree % ill not only coach the West All-Stars, but he w ill also have five of his highlight All-Star West Orange assistants on staff and five Warriors players on the roster. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.. and admission to the game is $5 or the donation of a new to\. All-star games traditionally honor in- dividual achievements made during the season, as well as pro\ ide additional re- cruiting exposure. West Orange won nine games this season, including victories in its Kickoff Classic and the Larry Gergley Gridiron Bowl. "It's an honor to be in\ olhed [in the Or- ange County Senior Bow 1]. and every kid is going to play." Petree said. "You alw% ay s \w ant to w in. but you rotate a whole differ- ent defense in e ery series and so it's a little football rosters bit different than a normal game. The rules are set up really to be an offensive game. but it's going to be fun." Defensive lineman Jeff Hudson. line- backer Travis Condon, defensive back Christian Google. running back Jamarkus Black and quarterback Sean Kelly rep- resent West Orange on the West All-Star player roster. The Warriors' Nick Hill w ill serve as offensit e coordinator, Chris Bat- ten offensive line and Joe Light wide receivers i are offensive position coaches, Mike Rummel w ill help coach the defen- sive line. and Andrewv Anderson is the de- fensive backs coach. (See All-Stars. 2BI OARS wins regatta at Turkey Lake Christine Cavallo (at left) filled in at the last minute to help the OARS men's varsity 8 crew take 1st place at the Head of the Giblet regatta held at Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake. Celebrating their win are (from left) Drew Dobson, Alex Harding, Justin Clonts, Michael Caravello (holding trophy), Max Carter, Ben Delaney. Ryan Lansberry and Charlie Harding. The women's novice 8 boat also won their race to help OARS capture the event's All-Points Trophy. For story and a photo of the 1st-place girls team, see 2B. B SECTION _ 2B The West Orange Times Thursday December 15, 2011 Lions fill 10 spots on All-District football team The Foundation Academy varsity football team highlighted a successful showing in FHSAA district play this season, plac- ing nine players (10 total positions on the Class 2A District 4 squad. The Lions had seven first-team selections four on defense and three on offense and three second-team picks. The teams were heavily represented by players from Lakeland Victory Christian, Lake Mary Prep and Foundation. Foundation senior wide receiver/defensive back Darius Lis and Purdue commit BJ Knauf of Santa Fe Catholic were first- team selections on offense and defense, while e Lake Mary Prep's Ray Lewis Il was a first-team running back and second-team linebacker. Lis totaled 546 receiving yards, and his five intercep- tions tied for the league lead with teammate Gary Hibbert. Florida Athletic Coaches Association District 11 punter Scontt Brazell tFoundation's 2011 Play er of the Year.i was unanimous choice for the 2A-4 first-team punter.TheLions'BrendonTillett, who passed for 1,810 yards and 20 touchdowns as a senior, w as selected first-team quarterback. Foundation senior center Carl Womack (a starter since the eighth grade' joined Tillett and Lis on the first-team offense. Junior running back Bryan Aviles, w ho w as fourth in the district in scoring and had 880 yards rushing. "%as named to the second- team offense along with junior \wide receiver Tal Nlinks. Links had 23 catches for 333 yards and four touchdown ns. Senior linebacker Riley Thomas 1141 tackles)> was chosen as one of three first-team linebackers. Eighth-grader R\ lan Thomas 'was also named to the first team on the defensive line after posting 84 tackles and five sacks and living in the opponents' backfield all season, while Hibbert excelled at free safety in his first season "v ith Foundation and was a second-team defensive back selection. "I am excited for the boys." said Foundation Head Coach Brad Lord. whose team finished with a 5-4 overall record. "We fell short of getting into the state playoffs. but this recognition reinforces the great season that our team did have. The coaches in the district could not vote for their own play ers to make the all-district teams. It is great to see the respect that our boys achieved." Receiving their 1st-place trophy and medals are Orlando Area Rowing Society women's novice 8 teammates (1-r) Kaitlyn Wolf (coxswain). Vicki Roach, Rachel Reid, Chloe Goodyear, Payton Walker. Lauren Mason. Madie Upson, Lexy Walker and Elizabeth Cavallo and Coach Chelsea Curto. OARS wins All-Points Trophy at Head of the Giblet The Orlando Area Rowing Society tOARSi brought home the Youth All Points Trophy w ith two first-place finishes and five second-place finishes at the Head of the Giblet regatta hosted recently at Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake. Ro\wers from local high school and middle school programs competed in nearly two dozen events against teams from Winter Park. Evans, Lake Brantley and many more from throughout the state. One of the most interesting moments of the day came \when OARS coaches asked Christine Cavallo. a junior at Ol\pia High and a top rower in the OARS wvom- en's varsity S boat,to row in the men's \ ar- sity 8 crew' when one of their teammates had to leae early. Regulations allow for a woman to row in a men's eent, but not , ice-versa. Cavallo and her male team- mates easily took first place, finishing 34 seconds ahead of the second-place boat. Beating out 16 competitors, the men's %arsity 8 team consisted of Olympia High students Cavallo. Drew Dobson. Ryan Lansberry. Alex Harding. Charlie Hard- ing and Justin Clonts. Dr. Phillips High student Michael Caraelloi coxswain i and local home school students Ben Delaney and Nlax Carter. Also claiming first place for the OARS squad was the women's no% ice 8 boat. which outraced 15 teams. The winning OARS crew \as powered by Elizabeth Cavallo iFirst Academy ), Alexis Walker SWest Orange Madison Lipson West Or- ange). Lauren Mason Ol01\mpial. Pa) ton Walker i Windermere Prepi. Chloe Good- year iBndgewater Middlej, Rachel Reid I West Orange. \ icki Roach t.Dr. Phillipsi and Kaitl\ n Wolf ico\swain. Lake High- landi. Second-place finishes b\ OARS.-be- longed to the women's varsit 8. %w omen's lightweight 8. men's lightweight 8. men's novice 8 and men's novice 4 crews. OARS rowers %' ill next compete at.the Southern Erg Sprints, an indoor ro%'jng competition, on Feb. 4. followed by a se- ries of regattas in Florida in March ind April. SAll-Stars Z (Continued from 1 B) Storm win Holiday Classic The Windermere Storm 11U travel baseball team recently won the Florida AAU Invitational Holiday Classic by defeat- ing the Brevard Plasma in the championship game. Gath- ered around their 1st-place trophy are (1-r): 1st row, Jake Allmen, Hunter Heath, Carson Crossley, Mason Barnes, Luke Birk, Joe Cobb; 2nd row, Kyle Dunlap, Alex Bishop, Jonathan Ozdemir; 3rd row, Trent Guillen; in back, coach- es Chris Allmen, Rick Heath and Jeff Cobb. Wolverines are Elite champs The Central Florida Wolverines 9U baseball team won the USSSA 2011 Elite Super NIT championship. Receiving their trophy and plaques are (1-r): in front. Luis Rodriguez. Travis Stapleton, Gabriel Morales, Christian Brown, Kha- din Bastian, A.J. Cullen: middle row. Devin Burkes, Tommy Groom, Anthony Garcia, Sam Broderson. Neil Boodhan: in back, coaches Jeff Hoyle, Clyde Williams and Dean Bood- han. Tryout for Wolverines baseball The Central Florida Wolverines baseball program %will hold riouts for new players for the 2012 season on Dec. 30 and Jan. 13 from 6-8:30 p.m at 4400 KennedN A'e. Youths are welcome to sign up for 8U- 14U developmental and travel teams. For more details, visit www.hintersorlando.com or email %%oives_bballU,: Sahoo.com. Petree's West coaching staff also includes Olympia's Raul Gomez, Ocoee's Dennis Thom- as and Agape Christian's Stace) Whittington on defense and of- fensive assistant Da id Barnes from Wekiva. Olympia High, which reached the Class 8A regional semifinals this season, has right end Alex Stout, defense' e lineman Man- ny Beaureguard. linebacker Ky le King and defensive back Chris Black"well on the West roster. Wide receiver David Saintbien. defensive lineman Marcus Gon- zalez and defense' e back Marcus Chapman represent Class 8A re- gional semifinalist Dr. Phillips: and linebackers Lorin Newvham and Justin Buckles. defensive lineman Trevor Keith and run- ning back Gerald Cosby w ill suit Sup from Ocoee. Foundation Academy quarter- back Brendon Tillen and kicker Scott) Brazell were selected for the East All-Stars. which will be coached by Da' id Langdon of Orlando Christian Piep. Foun- dation's Darius Lis was chosen as an alternate. The East earned a 20-17 vic- tory last year when Lake Nona's K'le Herrera kicked a game- \\inning 34-yard field goal Furthermore. West Orange of- fensive center Kal' in Rymer is one of 42 play ers on the West ros- ter for this Thursday's 13th An- nual Central Florida High School All-Star Game at Lake Brantle\ High in Altamonte Springs. Tick- ets are $7 at the gate and pro- ceeds benefit Special Oly01mpics Florida. "Kalvin's been dominant for us." Petree said. "He's been a three-year starter, a great college recruit and a good student. You've got to be strong tip the middle. regardless of %\hat sport you're play ing. and our whole offense started with him at center. He's a kid that's really 'worked hard and he does have some ability. but he also has great leadership and a great \ork ethic. It's really great to see him end up with some of these individual honors." Olympia linebacker fullback Ryan Bishop and kicker Aleem Sunanon and DP offensive line- man Sam Ranieri will also be part of the \Vest squad at the Central Florida .Mi-Star Game. Finally, \Vest Orange safety Lu- cas Thompson has been selected for the Florida Athletic Coaches Association North'South All-Star Classic on Wednesday, Dec. 21. at Fireman's Field in Sebring. Thompson, who garnered All- district honors this year along Nwith WOHS teammates Will Ficka and Core\ Vereen., was also honored as a 2012 Under Armour All-American during the season and %ill compete in the annual showcase game on Thursday. Jan. 5, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. Dr. Phillips senior w ide receiv- er Trey Griffey joins Thompson as an Under .Armour All-Ameri- can, \vhile DP quarterback Nick Parti has been invited to the inau- gural Semper Fidelis All-Amer- ican Bowl on Tuesday, Jan. 3 in Phoenix, Ariz. Wildfire capture 2 state championships Congratulations to the Wildfire '97 and '98 fastpitch softball teams for each winning the ISA state championship in their respective age group. The Wildfire '97 won the 14U gold division by defeating their local rival, the Lady Hawks from Ocoee, in the finals. The Wildfire '98 took the 12U gold division by shutting out the Port Orange Blazers 8-0 in 5 innings. Celebrating above are Wildfire '97 teammates (l-r): in front, Erin Larsen. Sd- ney Pollock. Emily Martin, Hannah Futo, Racquel Fournet: in back. Manager Wes Pol- lock. Cassie Parr, Coach Keith Fournet, Carlin Hagmaier, Parker Conrad, Coach Steve Parr, Alyssa O'Donahoe, Coach Tim O'Donahoe and Dominique Johns. Receiving their hardware, below, from the '98 squad are (l-r): in front, Brianna Jenkins. Jeda Folk, .Jill Chabot, Taylor Van Arsdol, Morgan Walls, Kate Wiles: middle row, Sam Golden, Sh4n- non Crenshaw, Ciara McAleavey. Kailey Wiles; in back, coaches Phil Golden, Henley Folk and Dave Chabot. Not pictured: John Van Arsdol. Ocoee High wrestlers defeat Evans The Ocoee varsity% wrestling Varsity boys basketball Jasmine Celestin led the "k% team earned its second dual- The Knights dropped to 0-6 %ith 10 points and five rebound meet victory of the season last overall and 0-2 in Class 8A Dis- and Zenea Johnson added seV'e Wednesday, as the Knights de- trict-3 with last Friday's 68-42 points and 10 rebounds. Cde feated visiting Evans 51-2S. loss to Olmpia. It marked the n scored 10 points andAi ani The Knights 12-4) got pins home opener for the Knights, Little pulled down 13 rebound from five wrestlers. including ho tipped off the regular season in last Thursday's 53-27 setba> Jesse Gerlach at 106 pounds, \ith four road contests and one to visiting Freedom. I Nathan Hoffat 126. Billy Achille neutral-court game at 138.Francisco Medina at 145 Ocoee %%as coming off a 67- Girls varsity soccer and Chris Coupee at 220. Jason 42 setback at nval West Orange Ocoee finished \vith an 0- Pflanz picked up a 6-5 decision on Dec. 7. Junior forward Lax i- I record in Group D during ti Ocoin the 195-pouwas back in acd ion last us Rosemond finished "ith 12 opening mo da\s of the Jul Thursday in a 63-15 loss to l- points and five rebounds. Jon Weber Memorial Classic. '* versiy High. The Kn ot a Romero scored 12 points and The Knights dropped an i pinerfrom Achillgh. The Knights got a Aundre Carty had seven points decision to Lake Highland Pri and wins from Case sGerlach and seven rebounds. last Friday. Ocoee returned total 701 and Pflanz 82. The The Knights built a healthy field on Saturday,eaming a .1 Knights return to the mat next lead at Edgewater on Dec. 5. dra\ against Lake Hoell an Wednesday when they travel to but the Eagles rallied for a 56- falling 3-1 toGroupDhostiO Wekiva. 51 victory. ter Springs. Girls weightlifting Ocoee I 2-0 started the 2011 season w ith wins over Apopka 143-421 and Jones (58-23.) last Thursday afternoon. Junior Marn Warren led the w ay for the Black and Gold as she finished w ith a 270-pound total in the unlimited division. The Knights "ill be back in competition this Wednes- day, Dec. 14.as the Knights host the Weldva Mustangs and Jones Tigers back inside the Ocoee weight room. ucoee was scnedulea to face Dr. Phillips this past Tuesday, but results were unavailable at press time. The Knights also host Wekiva this Wednesday, Dec. i4. Girls varsity basketball The Knights host West Orange this Thursday, Dec. 15, in a re- match of their Nov. 29 meeting, which the Warriors won 54-32. Ocoee (2-8, 0-3) dropped a 60-26 decision to district foe Apopka on Dec. 6. Sophomore a\ lds en s- na ds ck 2- ie -0 ep he -1 nd n- Lake Highland Prep and Win- ter Springs both went 2-0-1 to lead the group. The tournament's four group winners advanced to the semifinals this Friday, Dec. 16, at Lake Mary High. Ocoee entered this week with a 2-9-1 overall record and! an 0-4 district mark. The Knights, who were shut out atApopka last Wednesday 5-0, were scheduled to face The Master's Acadepny (Dec. 13), Gateway (home Dec. -14) and Edgewater (away Dec. 15) on consecutive days. ~P m IV Thursday, December 15, 2011 The West Orange Times 3B DP girls headed to Arizona for Nike,Tournament of Champions . : By Chris Mayer The first wave of holiday high school basket- l:.ball tournaments is approaching, and no other -.area team will travel farther than the national. Sinked Dr. Phillips High girls squad. . SVarsity Head Coach Anthony Jones and the i tPanthers'are headed to The Valley of the Sun. also i known as the Phoenix metropolitan area. for the I11ll Nike Tournament of Champions. Dr. Phil- ps ,will compete in the elite Joe Smith Di\ vision %- where 14 of the 16 teams are listed in ESPN's 'Powerade Fab 50 rankings for Week I when S play gets underway this Monday. Dec. 19 .Dr. Phillips landed a spot in the overall 96-team -Nike field (spanning six divisions of 16 teams each) thanks in part to an extraordinary 2010-11 season, which featured the Class 6A state cham- pionship and 34 total v victories. The Panthers also made a national statement last spring in MNaryland when they defeated New York-based Munm- Berg- -rraum 60-45 to capture the ESPN RISE National- ,-High School In itarional title. The Panthers, an exceptional shooting team that had the No. 23 ranking in the Powerade Fab 50. begin their NTC schedule at 3 p.m. Monday against No. 7 St. Mar 's from Stockton. Calif. The game % ill be played at Hamnlton High School in Chandler, Ariz. Dr. Phillips would advance to the champion- 'slip quarterfinals at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. S-20, w ithi a victory, \\here they would meet No. 6 -'Blingbrook (Ill.) or No. 25 Cicero-North Syra- u cise IN.Y.). "'The highest ranked teams in the Joe Smith bracket (on a national scope are No. 2 Phoenix St. NMary's and No. 3 Riverdale Baptist iMd.i. "'Dr. Phillips defeated Riverdale Baptist by three Points en route to the ESPN RISE Invitational 'championship. DP upped its record to 7-0 follow ing this past "- Monda) 's win overOcoee. The Panthers defeat- -.ed visitingg Evans last Friday 72-33 behind 18 points apiece from junior Sy dnei McCaskill and * sophomore Tary n Griffey. while junior Hannah Schaible had 21 points and nine rebounds and Jade Cheek scored 10 points in a 75-32 triumph o\er Apopka on Dec. 5. .. The Panthers were slated to host Class 8A Dis- m. ict 4 counterpart Freedom this past Tuesday., but results were unavailable at press time. Dr. Phil- lips also travels to rival Oly mpia this Thursday. Dec. 15 in advance of the Nike Tournament of Champions. Boys Basketball The West Orange Warriors wrap up the De- cember portion of their schedule with a trip to the DeLand Rotary Guss Gibbs Christmas Tour- nament. West Orange drew Deltona Trinity Christian in the opening round at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 19. The rest of the fieldindludes Evans, New Smyrna, Lake Region, Edgewater, Deltona and hosi DeLand. "We played in this tournament a few years back and e lost early., but it was a good tournament for us," West Orange Head Coach Eric Jones said. "I don't think we were as good then as %we are now, but it's a competitive tournament wtth a team like. Evans, and DeLand is usually pretty good. I'm hoping it's a tournament that will catapult us to some ins during the Christmas break, and %%e can get a few practices in and come back for the meat of the season in January." The Warriors enjoyed pre\ tous tournament success, posting a 2-0 record at the Metro versus. Florida Challenge -and a 2-1 mark at the Winter Park Rotary Tip-Off Classic. West Orange earned runner-up honors at the Rotary Tip-Off Classic after an 85-83 loss to Lake Highland Prep in the title game. "We hada very good tournamentin Winter Park and I was really impressed and pleased with the way we played entire games," Jones.said. "We play ed relentless for four quarters and we kept the pressure on, and eventually both of the first two teams we played [Lake How ell and Spruce Creek] kind of broke down. The game against Lake Highland Prep presented another challenge for us, but I "was pleased w ith the way Erik Nlec- Cree played and some of the other guy s, too. And Jay Ion Bell "as unstoppable." West Orange is on the road twice this %week: Wednesday. Dec. 14 at Dr. Phillips and Friday. Dec. 16 at Wekiva. The Warriors (8-2,2-01 defeated Ocoee at home last Wednesday as junior Garrett Befera and Bell scored 11 points apiece in a 67-42 w in. McCree went for 23 points and senior Joe Little netted 10 points to fuel a 65-49 victory over Apopka tmwo days later. On Saturday. Hagerty rallied past West Orange for a 61-58 victory at Oviedo High's Hoops With a Heart event. West Orange returned home this past Monday to play Jones., and the result \as a 68-55 w in. Boys tournaments DeLand Rotary Guss Gibbs Christmas Tournament Monday, Dec. 19: West Orange vs. Deltona Trinity Christian, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20: Consolation semifinals,'3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.; Championship semifinals, 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21: Fifth-place game, 4:30 p.m.; Third-place game, 6 p.m.; Cham-, pionship game, 7:30 p.m. 39th Annual City of Palms Classic (at Bishop Verot HS) Friday. Dec. 16: Montrerde academyy vs. Richmond i Calif.) Salesian. 10 p.m. Monday., Dec. 19: NMont erde-Salesian los- er vs. St Ray mond's I N.Y.i-Louis ille Trinity loser, 12:30 p.m.: Championship quarterfinal. NMonrterde-Salesian %\ inner \ s. St. Raymond's- Louisville Trinir \\ inner, 8:15 p.m. WVednesday. Dec. 21: Consolation cham- pionship. 2 p.m : Fifth-place final., 3:45 p.m.: Third-place final, 5:30 p.m.: Signature Series final, 7:15 p.m.: City of Palms Championship, 9p.m. The Rock Holiday Classic at North Broward Prep Monday. Dec. 19: Windermere Prep \s. Pope, 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20: Consolation semifinals. I p.m. and 2:30 p.m.; Championship semifinals, 4:30 p m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21: Seventh-place game, 1 p.m.: Fifth-place game. 2:30 p.m.; Third- place game., 4:30 p.m.: Championship game, 6 p.m. Mount Dora Bible Christmas Tournament Friday, Dec. 16: Foundation.4cademy \ s. Mount Dora Bible. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17: Consolation game. 2:30 p.m.; Championship game, 5:30 p.m. Kalyn High Memorial Tournament at The Master's Academy Friday, Dec. 16: CFC.4 vs. Crooms, 5 pam. Saturday, Dec. 17: Consolation game, 11 a.m.; Championship game,2 p.m. Girls tournaments Nike Tournament of Champions in Phoenix, Ariz. (Joe Smith Division) Monday,Dec. 19: Stockton tCalif.) St. NIarn's vs. Dr. Phillips. 3 p.m. Tuesday. Dec. 20: St. Nlary's-DPHS loser vs. Game 4 loser. 10:30 aJn.: St. Nl arn's-DPHS w in- ner \ s. Game 4 \\ inner, 1:30 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 21: Consolation semifinals, 12 p.m. and 6 p.m.: Championship semifinals. 4:30 p.m. and 6p.m. .pi Thursday. Dec. 22: Consolation games (15th place through fifth-place games i: Third-place game. 4:30 p.m.: Championship game, 4:30 p.m. 12th Annual Midnight Invitational at Jones High School Monday, Dec. 19: Ocoee vs. Osceola,'10:30 a.m : West Orange vs. Harmony, 12 p.m. lTuesday. Dec. 20: Consolation semifinals. 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; Championship semifinals. 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, .Dec. 21: Se% enth-place game. 9 a.m.: Fifth-place game. 10:30 a.m.: Third-place game, 4 p.m.: Championship game. 5:30 p.m. Mount Dora Bible Christmas Tournament Friday, Dec. 16: Foundation academyy vs. Mount Dora Bible., 6 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 17: Consolanon game. 1 p.m.: Championship game, 4 p.m. Kalyn High Memorial Tournament at The Master's Academy Friday. Dec. 16: TMNA vs. CFC4. 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 17: Consolation game. 9:30 a.m.: Championship game, 12:30 pm. .Soccer 'shots and that was good." On the deciding goal. Ziegler made .-6'brilliant diving stop to deny Zetina. Jesus Hernandez .tracked down the rebound in the left corner and sent the ball back across the goal mouth, where itcaromed into the net off-a West Or- ange player trying to make a clearing attempt. Quinton Webb. Arruro Galaviz and ' i (Continued from IB) Rubens Brun all played well in support of winning goalkeeper Adam Peters. It marked Ocoee's third shutout this season and the 90th victory in the pro- gram's history. West Orange entered this w eek at 5-2- 1 overall and 2-1 in district play,. but results of Monday's home match against Jones were una ailable at press time. West Orange returned to the win col- umn on Monday. improving to 6-2-1 overall with an 8-0 home victory over Jones. Sophomore Andrew Jablon scored a pair of goals to help lead the %way. The Warriors host University High this Wednesday. Dec. 14 before put- ting their 2-1 district record up against visiting Olympia on Thursday starting at 7:30 p.m. The Warriors lost their first regular- season match on Dec. 5 a 3-2 decision at Timber Creek despite goals from Carlos Baragan and Greg McDoom. The Warriors then played visiting Edge- water to a 3-3 draw\ on Dec. 6. Monday's soccer doubleheader at West Orange also had the Warriors' girls varsity squad registering a 10-0 \ victory over Jones. Molly Gradl netted three goals and goalkeeper Katelyn Kern notched the win., as West Orange (7-3- 1.1 has emerged from the Thanksgiling break with five consecutive shutouts. The West Orange girls improved their Class 5A District 5 record to 3-1 with last Wednesday 's5-0 victoryy over Olympia. Freshmen Hannah Zoeltsch and Maddison Skretteberg scored two goals apiece in the w in. BAPTIST FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 125 E Plant St.. Winter Garden 07-656-2352 sunday 8:30 am Traditional ):45 am Bible Study 11:00 am Contemporary Nednesdays 6:45 pm d;ble Study Group for all ages. 'astor Tim Grosshans fvw.fbcwg.org IEULAH BAPTIST CHURCH 371 Beulah Road, Winter Garden 407) 656-3342 'astor Jathan Murphy iTARKE LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH 11 West. Ave., Ocoee astor Jeff Pritchard 407) 656-2351 .jnail: starkelakebapiist@gmail.com VEST ORANGE BAPTIST [ubb St.. Oakland, FL., 407) 656-9749 vww.westorangebaptist.org ,asior Jerry Stone VEST ORLANDO BAPTIST & iHILD DISCOVERY CENTER 006 E. Crown Pt. Rd. )coee, FL. ww.westorlandobaptistchurch.comr 107-905-9508 CATHOLIC RESURRECTION CATHOLIC CHURCH 211 Winter Garden-Vineland Rd. Vinter Garden. 407-656-3113 CHRISTIAN SM CHURCH OF CHRIST 1450 Daniels Rd. 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Windermere Windermere Elementary Student Council members, led by 5th-grade teacher Amy Rohrbach (at right), worked alongside the PTA to promote, sort and distribute Ev- t', .- - 4I non-perishable goods for their annual Guardian Angel Canned Food Drive. The items were donated to less for- tunate families within the school community. Thornebrooke Whispering Oak Ut Whispering Oak Elementary School's ASP afterschool pro- gram entered a gingerbread- house decorating contest sponsored by the Festival Bay Mall. The staff and students wanted to raise money to buy socks and gloves for the home- less, and they decided to rec- reate the Candyland board game. The project claimed 1 of 7 awards given out. Olympia On Veteran's Day, Mrs. Haynes' 4th-grade class at Thornebrooke Elementary welcomed Army nurse Capt. Marlene Lucas, who challenged students to stay fit, work hard in school and never take their freedom for granted. For fun, the students attempted to keep up with Lucas' daily exercise routine. Monteverde Academy Montverde Academy 8th-grader. Ashli Senturk participated in the Walt Disney World Thanksgiv- ing parade. She received the invitation after being selected as an All-American at the Uni- versal Cheerleaders Associa- tion camp this summer. Olympia High teacher Kimberly Thomson (left) and students (from left) Gabriela Segovia and Taylor Burt participated in the annual fundraiser dinner hosted by the school's Italian Club. The dinner, which benefited both Relay For Life and the Central Florida Sharing Center, fea- tured homemade dishes prepared by club members that provided a culinary tour of Italy. Citrus Winter Garden Elks Lodge No. 2165 presented a certificate and a check for $50 to Ocoee Citrus Elementary 1st-graders pose for a group photo after their character parade around High School students who have been selected as Students of the Month. Gathered are school. Students chose a favorite storybook character and dressed up as that person. (l-r) Joshua Outing (Oct.); Brooke Strange (Nov.), Laura Vittum, Elks Scholarship chair; Sarah Taylor (Dec.): and Tayler Moore (Sept.). At the end of the school year, 8 finalists will write a short biography, and the winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship. MetroWest Ocoee Middle Beta Club students volunteered to welcome guests to Ocoee Middle during Teach-In Day. Students greeted and escorted the guests to the classrooms where they gave pre- - sentations. Brendon Elliot and Ashleigh Korzack from Little Linksters Golf Program at MetroWest Golf Club recently participated in Teach-In Day at MetroWest and shared golf tips with 2nd- and 3rd-grade students. q;t _-u .M ^ .M o,_. .. 'Ifni-- -- ,." A ,r IT~. ~ ~ ~. 1 I ...... **' rII 1 3UH-,I' -'tLc III l '1*.)'I 1 t 'h ,L U= C Ac 1it ie - Central Florida Christian Academy- Southwest Middle -Montessori Charter School - r Seventh-grade math students at Southwest Middle re- cently learned numbers in Japanese. These math whiz kids had to learn the numbers and symbols to create problems dealing with comparing ratios for proportionality. Foundation Academy Finn Olesen, a kindergarten student at Montessori of Winter Garden Charter School, prepares corn for the class Thanksgiving feast. Students took turns peeling and mashing potatoes, slicing carrots, shaving corn and setting the table for the classroom meal. West Orange High Central Florida Christian Academy fans were entertained by the newly formed CFCA Step Team under the direction of Erin Michelson. The team of 8 performed during half- time at the CFCA vs. Universal Academy home basketball game, which was a victory for CFCA. Children's Lighthouse The Foundation Academy upper school chorus, directed by Mark Goff, performed at the Citrus Tower for the New Beginnings Gala. West Orange High School observed Migrant Awareness Month by thanking Heller Brothers Packing for its contin- ued support to school faculty and students. Pictured is Martha Galvis-Patterson, West Orange High School's mi- grant advocate. Spring Lake El- ementary honored its students who made the A Honor Roll for the 1st 9-week grading period. Friends Matt Lydiard, Carson Hunter and Ethan Grahek go cruising on the playground at Children's Lighthouse pre- school. West Orange Montessori West Orange Montessori student James Larweth counts the candles on the Menorah as he learns about different holiday traditions celebrated around the world. Lakeview Middle Montverde Academy The Montverde Academy Lower School recently completed its annual Change Challenge community service project. 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We are seeking skilled sales professionals who understand and use computers, learn quickly, able to demonstrate presentation and closing skills, enjoy prospecting, and posses the willingness and ability to follow-up timely and effectively. Do you desire: > Comprehensive Uncapped Compensation Plan > Comprehensive Benefit Plan > Comprehensive Training Program-On line, On The Job Qualified candidates should submit resume to M. Beyo via email: Mark.Beyo@sci-us.com No phone calls. Woodlawn Memorial Park and Funeral Home 400 Woodlawn Cemetery Rd. Gotha, FL 34734 I EMP^LO COMMERCIAL OFFICE - 2nd floor oHice space sq. fI. $350 31 S MaI Winter Garden. 407 6420.12,29tfn55277 WINTER: GARDEN.L stand alone building. slices. kitchen and area. 4 bath rooms & o break area. Brand new C well maintained. 21 pi spaces. $3.500 a monti tay Windsor Realty G Inc. Call 407-8;7- 12,29dtn55278 WINTER GARDEN - lessional Otlice Spac rent, Norlh Dillard S Please call 407-656- 12'29tin55279 2 NORTH Winter Garde fices for rent Appro,.. sq. ft. with shared kit break area OR Full approb. 1300 sq.r t.Both 8B TheWest Orange Times Thursday, December 15, 2011 SPEND CHRISTMAS IN YOUR NEW HOME!!! HOUDAY GOODIE!!! Short Sale: 2.28 Acres, 3 Bdrm.,2 Ba., living room with, 12) Lots for sale, each are 2.40 ACRES! Buy ONEi wood burning fireplace, family room, dining, den/office,l or buy BOTH each are priced at the LOW price of, eat-in kitchen complete with appliances and pantry,: $87,500. this isnot a misprint!!! YES you can have! inside laundry room. This home also features a large 2.40 ACRES for $87,500!!! Seller would like to sell metal storage building with electric, roll-up door large both. Build your dream home on one of the lots. enough for RN, boat or used as a garage or workshop save the other as an investment. You can build 1 or both. Beautifully landscaped yard, stately trees,. house per 2 acres, you can also have 1 horse per, completelylenced yard and electronic gate. Close to the- acre. Minutes from shopping, restaurants and there 429, Fowler's Grove for all your shopping, motivated 429, turnpike 4-08. DON'T WAIT FOR PRICES TO0 seller's, bring all offers!!! Asking only $325,000 GO BACK UP, BUY TODAY!! COMFORT FOR SALE!!!- THIS IS A CREAM PUFF!!! WOW.TAKE A LOOK AT 1HIS: 2 story immaculale condiron, 3 Bdrm. What a dream!! I Take a ook al his 3 bdrm., 4 Ba, 2'Story beauty, 2 5 Ba. formal living & ding. family'room, eat-in kilhen with island, only room upstairs is the family room!!! Dining room, living room granite counrertops and panlry Need a house with a brh down and and office all have wood dooringlll Ultra modern kitchen with i' hath up) Here ist!.I Diamatic 2 story foyer. all bedrooms are located solid wood cabinets, gionite countertops, island cooklop, built in upstairs, also upstairs s the lof...honusrooem which is perfect or fa microwave, convection oven, pantry, breakfast bar and breakfast ployroom/den,' office or quiet retreatill M ler bdim has adljoning nook Bonus room would 'make a good workout area, computer ath dualsinksgdn. tubsepate shower Large tmy m that can room or anything you would like ittobe.phbed r plan, accommodate the large sofa big comfortable hars, form dining, is inside laundryrm, 3 car side entry garage, custom built "Not" a to Johns Lake, major highways and shopping Asking only 5169,900. short sale or bank o*ned!ii Asking only 5265,000. 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