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TIM FREED eling down New York Avenue Observer staff on three hydraulic construction Winter Park residents and dollies it had been placed on the business owners Steven and Su- day before. zanne Graffham breathed a sigh Dozens of residents stopped of relief Sunday afternoon as the to watch the spectacle as mov- historic chapel that houses their ers took the structure from its wedding business was success- former site on New England fully relocated to its new home. Avenue to a corner parcel at the The historic building began intersection of New York and its journey through the streets of Lyman avenues across from the PHOTO BY TIM FREED — THE OBSERVER The Winter Park Wedding Chapel rolls to its new plot after being uprooted Sunday. Winter Park around 7 a.m., trav- n Please see CHAPEL on page 2 Page 2 | Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013 | Winter Park / Maitland Observer CHAPEL | Relocation spares venue from destruction CAPEN | Barge operation took more than 6 hours n CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE raised about $18,000 thus far and will n CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE the house is set to float across the lake on farmers market. continue to accept donations on its website let it stay until fundraisers could find the Dec. 21, meeting the Dec. 31 deadline, Ko- The relocation meant a new beginning as construction moves forward, said Dan house a new home. The Albin Polasek Mu- manski said. for the Graffhams and their wedding busi- Bellows, the founder of the nonprofit orga- seum and Sculpture Garden stepped for- The museum still needs to raise between ness, which was forced to move along with nization and the general contractor for the ward, proposing a plan to move the house $120,000 and $130,000 to pay for the reas- the chapel to make way for future devel- chapel relocation. to the museum grounds so it could be used sembling and furnishing of the historic opment along New England Avenue. Moving day had been a long time com- for program space. home. “We’re really relieved to see it in one ing for the Graffhams. The building should The Pokornys gave the community until Komanski said it’s now up to Winter piece at its new home,” Suzanne said. have been destroyed to make way for new the end of 2013 to raise at least $400,000 and Park residents and historic preservationists “We’re very excited for the future.” development years ago, but property own- move the house – a goal that’s now halfway to give new life to the Capen House. But the chapel hasn’t tied the knot with ers allowed the couple to use the space for to becoming a reality. “Many, many people came together in its new location quite yet. The new base- a photography studio and, eventually, a “I couldn’t be more pleased with how order to get this to this point,” she said. “I ment for the building still wedding chapel. it’s gone today,” said Frank Roark, the gen- feel the majority of the citizens in our town needs to be constructed, “The fact that it’s The couple eral contractor for the project. feel strongly about preserving our history along with the surround- were assured that “There’s been a lot of uncertainty and here in Winter Park and helping it cohabi- ing walls and minor going ahead means we the building would challenges with this thing. To get it to this tate with things we need for the future.” repairs from the moving can move forward; we be eventually milestone was a big process. demolished. deal for us.” Movers took a top- can have many more But the cha- But the Capen down approach with con- pel went on to House isn’t home free structing the new foun- weddings there.” marry hundreds of just yet. Movers are dation, carefully steering couples since the now in the process of the chapel on wheels down a slope into wedding business began in 2009, turning turning around the first an 8.5-foot-deep hole and raising it 11 feet the building into a community staple. The half of the home 180 high to make room for the basement to be property owners took notice and chose to degrees so that the back built underneath. donate the chapel to the couple instead to faces Lake Osceola, The Graffhams couldn’t help but feel have it relocated. while another group uneasy as their 103-ton business venture Bellows plans to make the wedding of movers prepares the slowly rolled down a sandy slope. chapel even more charming than before second half for place- “Watching it happen, even though with the addition of a new courtyard, a ment on the barge. PHOTO BY TIM FREED — THE OBSERVER we’re not responsible for actually moving fountain, a slated roof and bronze trim- The second half of The Capen House, decked out in a Christmas wreath, heads to its new home. it, is very nerve-racking,” Steven said as mings on the exterior. the house began its short descent toward “The fact that it’s going ahead means its new foundation. “I haven’t felt like this we can move forward; we can have many ELECTRIC | Car expected to save Maitland money since my wife had a baby.” more weddings there,” Steven said. “It The move wouldn’t have been possible gives us stability in our business and our n CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE in a unanimous vote to approve the car’s without the support of Traditional Neigh- future.” proudly proclaimed longtime driver of a purchase Nov. 25. borhoods Inc. a local nonprofit “commit- A $50 fundraising event with hors Toyota Prius hybrid. Since that meeting, the Public Works de- ted to enriching Hannibal Square” that’s d’oeuvres, cocktails and live entertainment Councilman Ivan Valdez said he was still partment said the vehicle has been ordered, now spearheading a fundraising effort for for the Winter Park Wedding Chapel will hesitant to declare electric cars a real win and can be expected to hit city streets in the construction. take place tonight, Dec. 12, from 7 to 9 looking toward the future, but applauded four to six weeks. It’ll cost just over $160,000 to complete p.m. between Hannibal’s and Armando’s city staff for their continued forward- “This is not a risk; it’s a deal that’s going the project, including the relocation, set- off New England Avenue. thinking. After a vote to purchase the car to save us a lot of money,” Lowndes said. tingWITP the Observer foundation Ad 5x8_WITP and restoration. 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at the Winter Park 9th Grade Auditorium. holiday schedule will again feature the of its most popular show. The Planetar- Family There is a special matinee performance at Longest Night, which is a worship ser- ium will present “The Star of Bethle- 2 p.m. on Dec. 14. Tickets are $10 at the vice of remembrance, and its 45th annual hem” two showings each on Dec. 13, door. Written in 2004, this play is set in the Living Nativity. The Longest Night service, Dec. 20 and Dec. 21. Show times for each Established in 1989 by Gerhard J.W. Munster Calendar small territory of Almost, Maine. It follows scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 22, at 7 p.m., date are 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. “The Star 19 residents as they attempt to make provides a time of quiet reflection, spe- of Bethlehem” looks at how the calendar sense of love and loss. These sundry peo- cial music, healing prayer, and candle- system has changed over the millennia Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013 DEC. 12-13 Orlando Circle of Friends is rehearsing ple overcome their fear of the unknown, light for those experiencing loneliness and examines clues from the Bible to pin PHONE: 407-563-7000 and polishing for our audiences a fun and accept each other for who they are, and and loss because of the death of a loved down the birth year of Jesus under our FAX: 407-563-7099 entertaining collection of many holiday rediscover lost hope, all in the midst of a one, relationship problems, job insecuri- current calendar. The origins of the Magi WPMOBSERVER.COM favorites at An Ugly Sweater Christmas cold Maine winter. Call 407-622-3200 for ties, health concerns, or weariness from are then looked at to determine what ce- PUBLISHER at Orlando Museum of Art. We’ll take a tickets. holiday preparations. All are welcome. lestial phenomena they would have most Tracy Craft “Sleigh Ride” as we “Let It Snow” then Show times for the Living Nativity are 7, likely interpreted to be the Star. 407.515.2605 we’ll have “Chestnuts Roasting on an DEC. 15 7:30, 8, and 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, [email protected] Open Fire.” Join us for some rollicking Come enjoy “Winter Dreams,” the holi- and Friday, Dec. 20. The Living Nativity, Now through Sunday, Jan. 5, the city of MANAGING EDITOR fun, or have a “Blue Christmas” with- day sounds of the Maitland Symphony a tradition of the telling of the Christmas Winter Park is bundling up once again for Isaac Babcock out us! Tickets are available for $20 for Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, story, features a storyteller, carols and live “Winter in the Park,” the city’s annual 407.563.7023 shows at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, and 3:30 at the Maitland Presbyterian Church, 341 animals. holiday ice skating rink in Central Park [email protected] p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14. Student/se- N. Orlando Ave. The concert is free. For West Meadow. The West Meadow is locat-

ASSOCIATE EDITOR nior/child rate is $15. As always, a portion information, call 321-303-1404. DEC. 22 ed at 150 N. New York Ave., on the corner of the proceeds of our concerts benefits Please join Winter Park Presbyterian of New York Avenue and Morse Boulevard, Sarah Wilson 407.563.7026 a charity. Visit our website at ocofchorus. A Christmas musical presentation at Church at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. in downtown Winter Park. Snowflakes of [email protected] com for more information and to pur- Winter Park Presbyterian Church will lift 22, for a lessons and carols service with all ages and skill levels are invited to chill chase tickets. your holiday spirits at 10:30 a.m. Dec. congregational participation in singing out as they glide, spin and turn at “Winter DESIGNER 15. Enjoy a special harpist-accompanied of classic Christmas carols at 400 S. in the Park”: Monday through Thursday, 3 Tom Miller musical presentation, “The Ceremony of Lakemont Ave. Call 407-647-1467 or visit to 9 p.m.; Friday, 3 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 407.563.7032 DEC. 12-14 [email protected] Join the Winter Park High School drama the Carols” at Winter Park Presbyterian winppc.org for more information. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to department at their production of “Al- Church, 400 S. Lakemont Ave. Call 407- 8 p.m. See website for extended school STAFF WRITERS most, Maine.” A charming romantic 647-1467 or visit winppc.org for more ONGOING holiday hours. Brittni Larson comedy about love, loss, and the north- information. The Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust Plan- Snow angels are invited to skate all day Megan Stokes Tim Freed ern lights, “Almost, Maine” is full of warm etarium at Seminole State College offers for only $10 per skater (skate rental in- Allison Olcsvay fuzzies in the midst of winter. “Almost, DEC. 19-22 Central Florida the chance to celebrate cluded). For a blizzard of 20 or more peo- Kristy Vickery Maine” plays at 7 p.m. on Dec. 12-14 The Winter Park Presbyterian Church’s the holidays with multiple performances ple, some cool group discounts are avail- COLUMNISTS able for all this frigid fun. The rink is also Chris Jepson available for rental opportunities. [email protected] Advance reservations are required for pri- Louis Roney vate party and group reservations to avoid [email protected] an icy avalanche of skaters at the rink. Josh Garrick Holiday music, games, carolers and so [email protected] much more will flurry around you as you ADVERTISING SALES Christmas Celebrations enjoy “Winter in the Park.” For more infor- (Display & Classifieds) Winter Park Presbyterian Church mation, please call 407-599-3203 or visit cityofwinterpark.org/WITP. Linda Stern 400 S. Lakemont Avenue 407.376.2434 If you are interested in showcasing your [email protected] 407-647-1467  www.winppc.org business during the busy holiday season to the 30,000-plus expected rink attend- LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISING (Orange & Seminole Counties) Living Nativity ees, please visit the website and click on Ashley McBride Thursday & Friday, December 19 & 20, 7:00-9:00pm - on the half hour the “SPONSOR” tab for information on 407.286.0807 Join us for the Living Nativity, Christmas music, a beautiful candlelit how to become an ice rink dasher board [email protected] sanctuary, a miniature village, cookies, and photos taken at the manger sponsor. SUBSCRIPTIONS/CIRCULATION Take a stroll down memory lane as the Luana Baez Christmas Musical Presentations 407.563.7013 Winter Park Playhouse pays tribute to two [email protected] Sunday, December 15 at 10:30am - Enjoy a special harpist-accompanied of America’s most well-loved composers musical presentation, The Ceremony of the Carols of all time, George and Ira Gershwin! This MEMBER OF: Sunday, December 22 at 10:30am - Lessons and Carols service with high-energy song and dance celebra- -Florida Press Association congregational participation in singing of classic Christmas carols tion will put a smile on your face and a -Winter Park/Maitland/Goldenrod Chambers of Commerce song in your heart! Featuring a collection Christmas Eve Services of Gershwin favorites, including “Em- Winter Park/Maitland Observer is Tuesday, December 24 at 5:00pm - Family Christmas Service braceable You,” “I’ve Got a Crush on You,” published by Turnstile Media Group. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Tuesday, December 24 at 7:00pm - Candlelight Service “I Got Rhythm,” “Someone to Watch Over Orlando, Fla., Turnstile Media Group is Tuesday, December 24 at 11:00pm - Candlelight Communion Service Me,” and “S’Wonderful!” Who could ask also the parent of Golfweek, Golfweek for anything more? It’s through Dec. 14. Custom Media, TurfNet, Professional It’s all conceived by Roy Alan with the nar- Artist, Seminole Voice, Baldwin Park  Living and Turnstile Connect. rative by Todd Allen Long and musical ar- rangements by Christopher Leavy. TURNSTILE MEDIA GROUP

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• The subdivision or lot split three-hour public parking. then direct callers to a nearby de- to divide the property at 1280 Ar- vice before paramedics arrive. lington Place, Zoned R-2, into two New AED locator network Having the Atrus system in lots was approved. Winter Park Fire-Rescue an- place throughout the area in- • Request of Nort Northam: nounces the addition of a new creases the effectiveness of every • The second reading of the information system intended to registered AED. Winter Park joins Winter Park City Talk ordinance to amend Chapter 58, assist 9-1-1 dispatchers by helping Orange County in encouraging BY RANDY KNIGHT “Land Development Code,” Ar- them locate life-saving automated all AED owners to register their City Manager ticle I “Comprehensive Plan” Fu- external defibrillators (AEDs) devices as soon as possible, mak- ture Land Use Map so as to estab- available near victims of sudden ing them accessible in an emer- lish Commercial Future Land Use cardiac arrest. gency. The system is offered to the on the annexed property at 656 Sudden cardiac arrest is re- community through the Orange Saving more lives Overspin Drive and to indicate sponsible for more than 300,000 County Department of Emergen- the annexation of this property on deaths in the United States each cy Management and will go live Dec. 9 City Commission 11/25/13 were approved. the other maps within the Com- year. Compact and portable, an in Winter Park on Dec. 16. highlights • The purchases and contracts prehensive Plan was approved. AED is designed to be used by There was a City Commission were approved (for a complete • The second reading of the laypeople, with little or no train- The only cool place in town! meeting held Dec. 9 in City Hall listing, please visit cityofwinter- ordinance to amend Chapter 58, ing, to deliver a shock designed to It can’t be December – it’s way Commission Chambers. Below park.org/ccpackets). “Land Development Code,” Ar- save the victim’s life before para- too hot! But you can find wintery are a few highlights of decisions • The budget adjustment to ticle III, “Zoning” and the official medics arrive. freezing temperatures in Win- made at the meeting: appropriate $25,000 for street pav- Zoning Map so as to establish “The problem is that, until ter Park’s holiday ice rink. Now ing materials was approved. Commercial (C-3) Zoning on the now, publicly available AEDs are through Sunday, Jan. 5, you can Mayor’s Report • The Second Amendment annexed property at 656 Overspin rarely used in an emergency be- skate at the city’s coolest event of • The Winter Park Chamber of to the Native Load Firm Fixed Drive was approved. cause people are unaware of their the year “Winter in the Park,” the Commerce gave a summary pre- Capacity and Partial Require- • The second reading of the location, and 9-1-1 dispatchers are city’s annual holiday ice skating sentation regarding the tremen- ments Transaction Confirmation ordinance to vacate and abandon unable to provide the location of rink in Central Park West Mead- dous success of “Feed the Need,” between city of Winter Park and a portion of Gaines Way, lying be- the nearest AED to the respond- ow. The West Meadow is located the first time ever, community- Florida Power & Light Company tween 610 and 1760 Gaines Way, er,” said, Winter Park Fire Chief at 150 N. New York Ave., found wide fundraiser for Second Har- dated Aug. 12, 2013, was ap- but retaining and reserving to the Jim White. “The new AED locator at the corner of New York Avenue vest Food Bank of Central Florida. proved. city a utility easement over the system lets us instantly see the lo- and Morse Boulevard in down- More than $96,000 was raised in entire area thereof, was approved. cation of all the registered AEDs town Winter Park. Snowflakes of this fundraising campaign to help Action Items Requiring A full copy of the Dec. 9 City that are near a victim of a sud- all ages and skill levels are invited end hunger in Central Florida. Discussion Commission minutes will be den cardiac arrest so we can alert to chill out as they glide, spin and Congratulations and thanks to ev- • The two “Notice to Dispose” available at cityofwinterpark.org someone to get the device in time turn at “Winter in the Park”: eryone who helped support this advertisements of two parcels the week of Jan. 13, pending ap- to help save their life.” • Monday through Thursday, worthy cause. of land located at 300 N. Penn- proval by the City Commission. To encourage the registration 3 to 9 p.m. • Artist Blair Sligar was recog- sylvania Ave. and 321 Hannibal of all AED devices, the city of Win- • Friday, 3 to 10 p.m. nized as the featured artist in the Square West located within the More public parking ter Park will reach out to owners • Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. city’s current “Art in Chambers” CRA district for possible devel- available and managers of office buildings, • Sunday, Noon to 8 p.m. exhibit. opment options were approved The city of Winter Park has restaurants, gyms, recreational See website for extended with an amendment to the 300 N. opened up new public parking venues, churches and other loca- school holiday hours. Non-Action Items Pennsylvania Ave. property for spaces just west of City Hall on tions where AEDs may be avail- For more information, please • An update was provided re- the Parks & Recreation Advisory Lyman Avenue. This lot was pre- able. AED owners are encouraged call 407-599-3203 or visit cityof- garding downtown parking. Rec- Board to look at this property for viously designated for City Hall to visit NationalAEDRegistry. winterpark.org/WITP ommendations will be brought to potential a potential park. employee parking only. Howev- com to register their AEDs at no the Commission in January 2014. er, due to the busy holiday season cost. The new system from Atrus, Visit the city’s official website Public Hearings and the identified need for more called AED Link™, shows the lo- at cityofwinterpark.org, like us on Consent Agenda • Request of Ramber Arling- parking during this time, the city cation of all registered AEDs on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, • The minutes of 11/11/13 and ton LLC: has repurposed those spaces to electronic maps. Dispatchers can and watch us on Vimeo.

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KRISTY VICKERY need,” Lafayette & Rushford co- Observer Staff owner Kristen Painter said. “We Christmas trees sparkle, glim- try to offer something unique and mer and glow, draped in different more interesting than you would themes pulling the eye in to a hol- find elsewhere, because we want iday kaleidoscope of gifts hand- people to come in and see some- picked for customers from around thing new that they’ve never seen the world. that’s fresh and inspires them.” But the items found Want to wash your hands with here are not just holi- grapefruit and sugar? There’s a day themed, they come soap for that. Don’t have a Christ- and go with the seasons, mas garden gnome yet? They’ve as quick as one season got that. Hand-beaten metal bowl ends and another be- with a crab guarding the rim? gins, so does the décor They have that too. at the newly opened Painter said she travels to mar- Winter Park Lafayette kets across the U.S. and handpicks and Rushford home every product for her home store. store. “For the size of the store that “We approach home we are, we have far more manu- décor and gift giving in factures that we work with than a creative and unexpect- most stores,” Painter said. “Most PHOTOS BY SARAH WILSON — THE OBSERVER ed way; we have an out- stores will have a dozen, may be Christmas cheer is everywhere at Hannibal Square’s newset shop. Manager Chris Scott and sales side of the box approach two dozen manufactures that they associate Kim Whittaker help shoppers find the best gifts for all occasions at Lafayette & Rushford. to things that we all order from, we have well into the hundreds; so we’re always adding something new.” Lafayette and Rushford cus- tomer and Winter Park resident The Nutcracker Carolyn Bethel said the new home décor store fits perfectly into Win- rd Familyst Series n Please see GIFTS on next page Dec 21 & 23 Tickets start at $25 by the ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

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Although the lending environment expect now and in the near future. home prices will probably increase. today remains constrained when compared Most experts see home prices climb- That said, the median price to the boom time of the early to mid 2000s, ing by single digits over the next of existing homes locally is nowhere jumbo mortgages are still out there. four years, while a number of real near what it was in the boom years estate forecasters see prices plateau- of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2007 A jumbo mortgage is defined as a loan ing early in 2014 before picking up when it stood at $249,000. The gap, amount greater than $417,000. Unlike conforming loan amounts of $417,000 speed in the second and third quar- however, has been narrowed from and below, jumbo mortgages are not purchased by Fannie Mae and Freddie ters. 56.2 percent in 2010 when the me- Mac. For that matter, jumbo mortgages are rarely sold on the secondary mort- While national statistics dian price had dipped to $109,000, gage market at all today. Jumbo mortgages originated today will likely remain don’t always reflect what’s happen- to 38.5 percent in the past 12 months on the bank’s balance sheet for the foreseeable future. This means that the ing in a given market, we have seen when the median had risen to bank’s chief concern is whether the loan is prudent relative to the borrower’s local existing home prices continue $153,000. credit history, documented income and the transaction characteristics — not to climb over the past 24 months There are a variety of rea- whether the loan will meet someone else’s standards for sale. 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Me- low of 21.2 percent in Baldwin Park l Be able to document your income. dian prices are much more accurate (32814) where the price gap is clos- l Have a very good credit score. numbers to work with than average ing quicker, to a high of 43.7 percent l Be comfortable with an adjustable rate mortgage. Fixed rate jumbo home prices which can be skewed east of Winter Park (32792), which mortgages are relatively rare since these loans will remain on the by one or more million-dollar-plus covers both Orange and Seminole bank’s balance sheet. residences or several lower priced counties, where the price gap is cur- While pricing can vary somewhat from bank to bank, most important are homes. rently the widest. probably the bank’s underwriting criteria and the bank’s ability to close your Historically, local residential Just as the median price transaction on time. 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Make I prefer sure the strips don’t (855)work was left755-1818 undone. a walk and collect an armful ofcomfortably fallen, dry andstacking without four having small- to medium-sizedinterfere with logs easy operation of the But the Monday Workload Report twigs and small branches. spend too muchin money a square on heating.or triangular pattern.window. Tuck an www.Circle18Homes.comshows that despite the shutdown, the First, unstick those windows. Use If you have a door that leads outside, canceled overtime and all the doom- a box cutter to slice through the new try adding a piece of weather stripping and-gloom projections, the number paint down to the corners where the along the base of the door to keep out of claims actually went down. Grant- window sash meets the frame. Then drafts. ed, they didn’t go down by much, gently wiggle the window open so the but they did go down. (If you want new paint isn’t damaged or torn away. To find drafty to view the archived file of Monday Once the window is open, make sure spots in a win- Morning Reports, go online to www. it slides open and shut smoothly. If dow, run a hair vba.va.gov/reports/mmwr/) not, look for paint or other gunk on the dryer along the Remember that before the shut- slide tracks in which the sash is set. sash and frame down, the VA hadn’t met its own Sand this stuff away and then smooth while a helper projections of how fast the number the tracks by running a bar of soap stands on the of claims would fall on their way to along them a few times. other side, feeling for warm air eliminating the backlog. It didn’t meet Next, see if the screen outside the coming through. its own goal to the tune of approxi- window (if there is one) is part of a mately 100,000 claims for fiscal year storm window-screen combination. 2013. (Some in Congress were a bit If so, you can slide the screen up to Send your questions or home tips to annoyed about that, since the VA had sit behind the top pane of the storm [email protected]. My new e- been granted $1.59 billion specifi- window, and slide the bottom storm book, “101 Best Home Tips,” is avail- cally to bring down the backlog.) window down. This provides added able to download on Amazon Kindle! Bottom line: If the mandatory over- protection against wind and weather. Pick it up it today for just 99 cents. time is canceled permanently, then Now, you’ll need to weather-strip © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc. yes, the number of delayed claims can continue to go down, but it will be at a very slow rate. While the VA is still aiming for 2015 to clean up that backlog, it’s looking increasingly unlikely for that to happen. Freddy Groves regrets that he can- not personally answer reader ques- tions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Send email to [email protected]. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc. —34— Page 14 | Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013 | Winter Park / Maitland Observer

CHRISTINA | Expect bond spending to drop in March, avoiding a mortgage rate spike Young home Newspaper 1/8 pg 4”x5” horizontal or vertical n CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 motion a plan for reducing bond In yet another continuation of fore putting it on the market and either begin to cut back on their spending around that time. If this 2013’s market, Realtors are antici- hiring an agent that has a wide buyers bond purchasing campaign plays out as he expects, then we pating inventory to remain tight digital reach so their home is seen Winter Park Guide: 3.625”x 2.312” straight away, or schedule a more will likely avoid another mort- in high demand areas such as the by both local, out-of-state and gradual pull back. The most likely gage rate spike in the immediate Southern region we call home. out-of-country buyers. As for the exuding Winter Springs Guide: 3.5” x 2.5” time frame for these changes to future like the one we saw back This means we will continue to buyers, rates are still currently in take effect is March, according to in June when Bernanke first -an see what is considered a “sellers the 4-percent range and there are experts like Vincent Reinhart. Re- nounced he would be scaling back market,” and the hottest homes still plenty of homes for sale. Your optimism, Maitland Art Guide: 3.5” x 2.5” inhart is the chief United States bond buying. fetching top dollar and multiple dream home is within reach, just economist for Morgan Stanley, Inventory will remain tight, es- bids. Sellers can maximize this op- be sure to act fast once you find it. Baldwin Park Mag: 3.625”x 2.312” and he believes the Fed will set in pecially in hot neighborhoods. portunity by fixing a home up be- Happy New Year! confidence

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in Winter Park. Call 407- Josh 645-5311 or visit morsemu- Garrick seum.org Dec. 13 and 14 – McRae Culture worthy of Artists’ Holiday Open House your calendar The 21 artists at McRae Art Studios in Winter Park will welcome art lovers and Now through Dec. 29 – ‘It’s a collectors to a Holiday Open Wonderful Life’: A live radio House on Dec. 13 from 6 to play 9 p.m., and Dec. 14 from 4 The Orlando Shakespeare to 9 p.m. The annual event Theater invites us to share the is an opportunity for the holiday cheer of “It’s a Wonderful public to walk through the Life,” performed as a 1940s radio artists’ studios, visit with broadcast, running through Dec. artists and purchase origi- 29. Inspired by the legendary ROSENDAHL SCULPTURES nal works of art from the film, “Wonderful Life” includes ‘BEST PAGEANT EVER’ more than 1,000 available an ensemble of five actors who artworks. The Studios are at the Chocolate Nutcracker to the bring to life a dozen characters the evening of Dec. 13 will be 904 Railroad Ave. in Winter Kingdom of Toys. Visiting Candy in a radio broadcast complete your ticket reservation by calling extra special with Victoria Schultz Park, and the event is free and Land and New Orleans (Clare’s with commercial jingles. Orlando 407-920-4034. The Theatre is at performing on the harp, docent- open to the public. Visit mcraeart- birthplace), they arrive in time for Shakes invites us to fall in love 419A W. Fairbanks Ave. in Winter guided family tours beginning at studios.com or call 407-682-2740. Mardi Gras. This “Nutcracker” is all over again with George Bailey Park. 5:15 p.m., an art demonstration performed in ballet, jazz, mod- and the angel who saves his life by author and illustrator Mark Dec. 14 – ‘Clare and the ern, swing, gospel and hip hop as on Christmas Eve. Call 407-447- Dec. 13 through Jan. 5 – Wayne Adams at 6 p.m., and a Chocolate Nutcracker’ Tchaikovsky and Duke Ellington 1700 or visit orlandoshakes.org ‘Bookish’ sculptures at A&H curator tour of Louis Comfort It’s an up-tempo “Nut- are fused to bring us a very con- To Editor: photo features ac- Museums – Maitland Tiffany’s Laurelton Hall at 7 p.m. cracker” when Clare ‘lives’ her temporary version of the holiday tors Brad DePlanche, Suzanne With an opening reception It’s all free at the Morse Museum enchanted dream, traveling with classic. Call 407-403-5519 or visit O’Donnell, and Piper Rae Patter- on Dec. 13, the A&H’s Maitland clareandthechocolatenutcracker. son. Photo by Landon St. Gordon. Art Center will present new net sculptures by Dawn Rosendahl, Dec. 12 to 22 – Breakthrough an A&H Artist-In-Action. In her Dec. 14 – A boat parade for Theatre presents ‘The Best exhibit – “Ex Libris” – Rosendahl the history books … Christmas Pageant Ever’ transforms books into sculp- The Rotary Club of Winter In this hilarious Christmas tures, ‘resurrecting’ the books Park will present the ninth an- classic, a well-intentioned couple like blocks of wood, rendering nual Winter Park Boat Parade & struggles to put on their church them into fascinatingly surrealist Ski Show on Dec. 14 on Lakes Christmas pageant with a cast works of art. Call 407-539-2181 or Virginia and Osceola in Winter that includes the Herdman kids, visit ArtandHistory.org Park. The on-the-water Parade the most inventively awful kids features holiday-lighted boats in history. Its fun and mayhem as Dec. 13 – Free Fridays at the along the lakes’ shorelines. the Herdman kids collide head- Morse Museum Events begin at 3:30 p.m. with on with the Christmas story! While all Fridays are free at a water ski show, followed by a Running from Dec. 12 to 22, place the Morse Museum (after 4 p.m.), n Please see CULTURE on page 16

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CULTURE | The Christmas cheer keeps coming with concerts, parties, plus tea and cookies with Dickens n CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 Broadway hits from move to the Polasek Museum, HAPPY HOUR CABARET “Oliver” and “An- home of the official viewing sta- nie.” McArdle was the tion. A sculptural Christmas tree youngest performer by sculptor Amy Wieck will also ever nominated for a be unveiled. The Parade will pass Tony Award (in 1977) the Polasek Museum at 6:30 p.m. for the title role in Call 407-647-6294 or visit wp- “Annie” and has since boatparade.com appeared in countless musicals and caba- Dec. 14 and 15 – Bach rets. For tickets, visit Festival Society presents ‘A ticketweb.com Classic Christmas’ The Bach Festival’s most Dec. 17 and 18 – popular performances – in the the cracker” and familiar melodies of The Winter Park Playhouse’s beautiful Knowles Chapel at festive the Christmas season, a special Cabaret Series Rollins College – are the Clas- heart feature will be the Florida pre- That powerhouse duo – sic Christmas performances that Dec. 14 and 15 – Eat, Drink of the Holidaze. Performances are miere of a work by Michael Ma- Heather Alexander and Laura find the Choir and Orchestra & Be Merry with the Orlando set for Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. and hadeen called “Winter Lights.” Hodos – will perform their new- performing holiday classics and Gay Chorus Dec. 15 at 4:30 p.m. Please bring Performing Arts of Maitland est cabaret, “Happy Hour,” at the choral masterworks. With only Who better to Eat, Drink & Be a new, unwrapped toy to support invites the whole family to dream Winter Park Playhouse on Dec. 17 two performances – Dec. 14 at Merry with than the Orlando Gay Toys For Tots! Visit orlandogay- together with music from the and 18. “Happy Hour” celebrates 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 15 at 2 p.m., Chorus as they present their Holi- chorus.org past, from the heavens and into the lighter side of life with come- these much-loved choral concerts day Concert at the Plaza at 425 N. the New Year. At the Maitland dic and uplifting songs, ranging exemplify the holiday season. Bumby Ave. in Orlando. At this Presbyterian Church, call 321- from musical theatre to standard Visit bachfestivalflorida.org or celebration of “Faith, Fun and Dec. 15 – Maitland 303-1404 or visit pamaitland.org hits, all of which is extra special call 407-646-2182. Festivity,” the OGC will sing and Symphony free holiday as rendered by the charming, dance to the music that captures concert Dec. 15 and 22 – comedic, and always spontane- The Maitland Symphony Breakthrough Theatre’s ous – Heather and Laura. Call Orchestra invites everyone to Cabaret Sunday goes 407-645-0145 or visit winterpark- their annual free holiday concert ‘Holidaze’ playhouse.org for reservations. WEED – Robert William, 58, artist. Rob- on Dec. 15 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Winter Park’s Breakthrough ert “Bob” Weed passed away suddenly on Including music from “The Nut- Theatre will present a special Dec. 18 to 23 – ‘Dickens by Thanksgiving Day November 28, 2013 in two-night-only cabaret Candlelight’ – with tea and Santa Fe, New Mexico following brief re- called the “Breakthrough cookies spiratory complications from chemotherapy Family Christmas” on Of all the ways to experience treatment. Bob was born on July 18, 1955 Sundays, Dec. 15 and 22, Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas in Norwalk, Connecticut. Bob graduated at 7 p.m. With a huge cast Carol” my favorite is the produc- from Fairfield College Preparatory School in of Breakthrough alumni tion called “Dickens by Candle- Fairfield, Connecticut. Bob lived in various singing favorite Christmas light.” While candlelight is in the artist communities including Westport Con- songs and sharing stories of title, the production brings us necticut, Winter Park, Colorado and Saint Christmas-past, this event- into the action by seating us at Thomas, Virgin Islands. from-the-heart is the perfect tables where we are served tea Bob’s tremendous thirst for life and his wit and charisma cast a huge way to put you and your and homemade cookies as the shadow and all who loved him are devastated by his sudden depar- family in the Christmas extraordinary three actors (who ture. Bob enjoyed painting well into the night with his beloved spirit. 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Chris Louis Jepson Roney Perspectives Play On! More time? Getting things done Some guys measure success in terms of out, that is. War is a game invented by old dollars. I concentrate on what I have man- men who put young men in the position of aged to accomplish. “kill or be killed,” a very simple formula About the time that Lindbergh flew that works only because young men have Not in the cards cross the Atlantic, Admiral Byrd spent a a strong will to survive. To fight someone year alone at the South Pole, Bill Tilden who is trying to kill you does not neces- Why is more better? When asked what better life for all? An argument for more was beating everybody at tennis, Bobby sitate that your ideology be the opposite we should toast to, one of my responses is that the bigger the pool of human- Jones was world golf champion, and Babe of his. However opposite convictions are is, “To More!” — as in, more life. More ca- ity, the more prospects that there will be Ruth was the “sultan of swat.” These guys often the cases between deadly competi- maraderie. More fun. More introspection. more geniuses born — more phenomenal were among the “accomplishers” of their tors. More grace. More champagne. You get the scientists to solve our environmental prob- day. Competition is historically the spark of idea. I think it challenging as human be- lems, more creative geniuses to artistically I was a little kid noticing that the way the most worthy human accomplishments. ings to not want more. enthrall, inspire and amuse us. Alas, that to get recognized favorably in this world is The need creates the invention, doesn’t I subscribe to design, fashion and ar- may be true, but more humanity also to do something — not just talk about it. I it? Would Edison have come up with the chitectural publications and I look at what increases the probability of more psycho- was taught that my own accomplishments electric light bulb if he had been living others “possess” and some paths and deadbeats. were all that would ever bring me credit. alone on a desert island? Why did the first of it I want. I would love If America’s popula- As a result, I look back over some 92 years automobile makers put the engine in the to have a house, a refuge tion is to grow 100 at things I managed to get done come hell front? That’s where the horse was in the just outside of Florence, on Do more million this century, or high water, and my charitable memory horse and wagon, wasn’t it? the way to Sienna. I’d take will the number of allows me to forget a multitude of my Traditional change calls for need plus a beach house on the west human beings serial killers increase flops and near-misses. imagination, and opportunity, and the coast of Costa Rica and if I proportionally? How One glaring truth rises to the surface: human animal has always had a goodly had a big pile of chips, I’d imply a better many more low-wage, I never did anything worthwhile without supply of these. “Necessity is the mother have an apartment (with fast food workers the help of someone else, and worthwhile of invention.” In the human mind, “want- a view of Central Park) life? More does America require? things are usually difficult projects. If ing” and “needing” often meld into one in New York City. Four More. Small you’re honest and looking to build self- identical inventive compulsion. residences would be just humanity also populations can esteem, don’t kid yourself by thinking you Years ago I made a movie in France of about right for my personal create phenomenal can do it with things that are “snaps,” and the opera “Faust” whose title role I sang design ambitions. Creating, increases the environments produc- that just anybody can do all by himself. many times in France and America. The experiencing and living ing incredible creative I didn’t expect to fly to the moon or to ancient Faust legend concerns a brilliant in beautiful environments probability advancements. Con- break the 100-yard dash record, but early scientist, who in his old age trades his soul ranks high on my list of sider 5th century B.C. on I was shooting for successes that lay to the Devil for a return to the youth and priorities. of more Athens or the Ancient quite far beyond the end of my nose. I romance of his early years. Faust’s mad Interesting to me is my Library of Alexandria, found out rather soon that the best oranges desire to employ alchemy—the changing lack of interest in cars. I psychopaths. or 15th century Flor- were at the top of the tree, not down low of base metal into gold — has consumed could give two twits what ence or 16th century where pickers had already been busy, and his life and brought him to the verge of I ride in as long as it is reli- Elizabethan England. where no climbing was required. suicide, but the appearance of the Devil able, has A/C and a radio Extraordinary In athletics, the sports that made one in a puff of smoke holds the promise of to pick-up WUCF-FM 89.9 advances in what it think better of himself had to involve Faust’s regaining his youth temporarily. Jazz (the “bestest” jazz station in America). means to be a human being were achieved competition with other guys of at least the Faust trades his eternal soul to the Devil. I have even less interest in wristwatches. by getting “enough” people together same age and size. In the classroom, one Are many people today driven by the I find it absolutely amazing that anyone under the “right” circumstances, and had to vie successfully with that homely craving for the acquisition of power? A re- invests in an expensive watch. That’s our species flowered as a result. It didn’t gal who always made straight A’s. To be cent world-visitor, Adolf Hitler, is enough me. I have not worn a watch since 1985. I require hundreds of millions of people good in both directions, one had to “Ren- proof that power can be attained evilly. purchased that watch for $3 at an Omaha (now billions) to achieve Periclean Athens der unto Caesar those things which are And Jack Kennedy was quick to remind pizza restaurant that was doing a promo- or Renaissance Florence. More humanity is Caesar’s, and unto God those things that us, “Life is not fair.” But, then again, “All’s tion; it was colorfully amusing. not axiomatically progress. Actually, it will are God’s.” fair in love and war,” isn’t it? Our stuff, our desire for stuff, however, prove an impediment to human advance- The ultimate terrible human competi- is killing us. ment. tion is war, whose results are life and About Roney: More. The more stuff and experiences More. That is the dichotomy we all face death. Such realizations make one try Harvard’42—Distinguished Prof, Em.—UCF we accumulate – the more damaging we as 21st century Americans. What we need rather hard and put out everything he has 2004 Fla. Alliance for the Arts award are to the planet and its environment. We more of is birth control and responsible before admitting that he is a loser—wiped (Assisted by beautiful wife Joy Roney) (the Boomers) are the first generation of adults. Our future as a species, our planet Americans (humans) to unequivocally depends on it. I’d toast to that. understand how absolutely devastating And we don’t need no expensive watch human beings are to our fellow species to know time is running out. Cheers. as well as to the land, water and air of the planet. There is no ambiguity that the Jepson is a 27-year resident of Central Florida. EDITORIAL CARTOON more human beings on the planet, the He’s fiscally conservative, socially liberal, likes art worse our prospects as a species. and embraces diversity of opinion. Reach him at More. Do more human beings imply a [email protected]

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In November, the Winter Park Chamber community. This was truly a monumental of Commerce helped lead the first-of- endeavor that encompassed our entire its-kind, community-wide effort to raise community, including local government, funds for Second Harvest Food Bank of higher education, corporate offices, local Central Florida. With partners Rollins Col- merchants, houses of worship and indi- lege, Sodexo, the city of Winter Park, and vidual residents. Special thanks also to the Think Creative, as well as sponsors Winter amazing group of folks who worked so Park Memorial Hospital, Mayflower Re- hard behind the scenes to make this such tirement Community and Florida Distrib- a success. I’ve never worked with a better uting, and many community champions group of people, and I have never been as we were able to raise $96,145 to help fight thankful as I was this Thanksgiving. hunger in our community! I want to thank everyone who par- Patrick W. Chapin ticipated and supported this great cause. President / CEO

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