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As someone who travels a great deal for work, remember the mist on my face at Niagara, the smell collection that I inherited. When my dad traveled, the summer months can be a bear to coordinate. of the air in the Smokies, the horseback riding in he would bring home with him a match book from Juggling the comings and goings of all the mem- Pennsylvania and the taste of the lime around the the hotels he stayed at and the restaurants where bers of our household can, some weeks, make you rim of my first beer in Mexico…apparently they he would eat. We had a very large glass brandy feel like you are Wonder Woman and capable of did not have a drinking age and in my old snifter that he would place them ruling the world; while others send you packing in for safe keeping and whenever and heading straight for the he needed a book of matches, he funny farm. If everyone ends up would draw from his collection. where they are supposed to be, This tradition carried over into relatively on time and wearing his retirement and even long after clean underwear, than I check he kicked his smoking habit, he that off as a win! All hair-pulling would still take a match book for stress aside, I love almost every his collection when and where minute of it and wouldn’t change they were available. All these a thing. I like feeling accomplished years later, and a decade since he and productive. I thrive on a chal- died, when I dig into that large lenge and love the way I feel when glass brandy snifter for a match I have, against all odds, mastered to light a candle, I look forward the impossible. to reading the cover and light- One way to make the best of my ing my candle with either a work travel is to, at least one trip a Holiday Inn Dickson Tennes- summer, bring the family along. It see or Caesars Palace Las Ve- is as close to being in two places at gas match. It makes me smile once as I have been; at work dur- and I am sure he is smiling too. ing the day and on vacation with man’s defense, I was almost 18. (FYI, the lime on I have yet to pull off a work/family vacation trip the family at night. My dad was the master at this. the rim of the bottle and pushed down into the beer this summer. Fingers crossed as summer schedules When I look back, our trips to Niagara Falls; the keeps the flies away - a little known fact learned on calm down this month and we pinpoint a couple of Smokey Mountains; Downingtown, Pennsylvania; the streets of Mexico and a question not found on days in a row that may work, I will be happy to and Matamoras, Mexico were all work conventions the SAT.) load up the queen family truckster and head either brilliantly disguised as a family vacation. I have no Another something my dad did quite perfectly, north or south to some unchartered territory in memory of my dad working or stressed out, I just and I am certain unplanned, is the coveted match search of a memory and a book of matches.
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CFM-13-11867 CAW - Print Advertising.indd 1 7/15/14 5:17 PM 4 NEWS The Park Press | AUGUST 2014 City Commissioner’s Message Commissioner Robert F. Stuart, City of Orlando District 3 As we all adjust to summer lots and I am glad to report that after checking more after-dinner show. Then on August 31 from 12:30– vacation coming to an end and than 100 cars, he only found four unlocked. He did, 2:30 p.m., they are offering a Manners at the Mar- schedules getting busier, I know however, see many valuables in plain view, which ket lunch for youth grades 6 through 12 to learn not that one thing that I always get can also be a lure for criminals as it doesn’t take but only etiquette, but how to handle many different asked from constituents is how a minute to smash a window and grab something social situations. I know if that class was offered to best stay connected and find that is easily visible. While no crime is acceptable, when I was a kid, my mom would have signed up out what’s happening around please help us to make it harder for criminals who my brothers, sisters and me! Visit eastendmkt.com their city while navigating their want to victimize our residents. for more details. Robert F. Stuart own hectic lives. As a City, Our Families Parks and Recreation Department As we prepare for school to be back in session this that is always on our minds as well… whether it’s is also working hard to provide up to date news to month, I want to take a moment to congratulate all of crime stats for your neighborhood, road closures, or our citizens. They have created a monthly news- the great schools that serve our District 3 residents for events, we are continuing to try to evolve to stay up letter that includes lots of useful information and their hard work this past school year. I am so proud to date with changes in technology. maybe some information that would help you at a of all that they do for our students and their families. While there are many City Facebook pages, there local trivia night… like the fact that the gopher tor- With all of the changes that are coming, especially are a few new ones to mention that provide a lot toise is an endangered species and that our own Bill to our public schools, in both testing and curriculum of good information. The City of Orlando Office of Frederick Park at Turkey Lake provides a habitat for this year, I would ask for your continued support of Communications and Neighborhood Relations is them. Speaking of Facebook, Lake Eola Park’s page our learning institutions. Studies continue to show excited to introduce the Neighborhood Relations is one of our city’s most popular, with more than that quality schools share a high level of community Facebook page. This is a way for their office to share 8,000 Likes. A great event there this month is Mov- support; they benefit not only from the dedication of information relevant to neighborhood organiza- ieola on August 29, featuring a free, family-friendly the faculty, parents and students but also from the tions and residents. You can find it on Facebook by movie on the new East Lawn. Festivities begin at local residents and businesses that support them, so searching City of Orlando Neighborhood Relations. 6:30 p.m. with the movie starting at 8:30 p.m. This please keep up the great work! Also, the Orlando Police Department is busily month’s pick is “Monsters University” Movie. For Speaking of support, thank you for yours and adding to their social media presence with more more information about all this City department I look forward to seeing you around the City this posts to their Facebook page. Find them at Orlando has to offer visit cityoforlando.net/fpr. month. Police Department. Speaking of OPD, I have been While so many of our local businesses provide excited to see their proactive approach to remind- entertainment, great food and ways to enrich our –Robert ing our citizens how important it is to lock their lives and learn something new, none do it in quite vehicles through their “Operation Lock It Up” cam- the same way as East End Market in the Audubon paign. Since the campaign began just a few months Park Garden District. This month, they are host- ago, officers have found more than 192 unlocked ing two unique events- one is a Parents’ Night Out Robert F. Stuart | Commissioner, District 3, City of Orlando vehicles in District 3 alone. One of our great North on August 22 from 6-9 p.m., where kids 6 and up | 400 S. Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801 | 407-246-2003 | Patrol officers in the Baldwin Park area recently cook (and eat!) their own dinner from start to finish [email protected] canvassed one of the apartment complex parking with the help of East End chefs and then watch an
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Winter Park Mayor’s Message This Month’s Message - The Start Of A New Academic Year Mayor Ken Bradley August signifies the start Registration will begin at 7:45 of a new school year for a.m., followed by breakfast and many of our families. Stu- program at 8 a.m. Admission is dents in Winter Park range $25 for Chamber members and from young school-aged $30 for non-members. Corporate children to adults who have tables are also available. Reserva- a voracious appetite to learn. tions are required by Friday, Au- All of our educational insti- gust 15, 2014, and can be made by Ken Bradley tutions in Winter Park offer a contacting the Winter Park Cham- diverse selection of classes, programs and learn- ber of Commerce at 407-644-8281 ing opportunities for all age ranges. or online at www.winterpark.org. To have a city with top-rated schools is a draw For more online information for families to relocate to Winter Park. Add in all regarding continuing education, of our other city amenities from cultural organiza- last year the city created a compre- tions, to high-quality city services, to great parks hensive listing of these resources and lush tree canopies, Winter Park is a slice of that can be found at cityofwin- heaven on earth. These features naturally appeal terpark.org/LifetimeOfLearning. to the residential community and also the com- Continuing education keeps our mercial industry. On Thursday, August 21, the minds sharp and our souls young. I hope you can part, combined with the concerted efforts of the City of Winter Park and the Winter Park Cham- join us for the breakfast and sign up for a class or city and like organizations around us, we all can ber of Commerce will host their second Education two in the near future. help reduce and even eliminate any pedestrian in- Update Breakfast at the Winter Park Community What is also important to remember while juries and deaths in our city. Center located at 721 W. New England Ave. The travelling in our city, especially this month, is that To all students and educators, I thank you for event will explore “Education & Economics: The more pedestrians and bicycles will be sharing the carefully sowing the seeds of knowledge, rich- value of great schools” via panel discussion mod- roads with us as they go to and from school. The ly fertilizing the minds of our community and erated by WESH 2 News reporter Gail Paschall- city along with its Pedestrian & Bicycle Advisory thoughtfully nurturing our leaders of tomorrow. Brown. Throughout the morning, panelists will Board and in conjunction with excellent organiza- Congratulations on the beginning of your new explore how quality educational opportunities tions such as Best Foot Forward and Bike/Walk school year! help develop intellectual capital, inspire entrepre- Central Florida, Metroplan Orlando and the Win- neurs, add economic value to our community and ter Park Health Foundation, all continually work instill a sense of civic pride. to make our streets safer. If each of us does our Kenneth Bradley, Mayor
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This Month’s Message - Stormwater Pollution Prevention Maitland Mayor’s Message By Marissa Williams, Stormwater and Lakes Management Coordinator Mayor Howard A. Schieferdecker The Storm- plications downstream. Though only a a low spot, which in Florida typically ter before it reaches a lake, there is still water and Lakes small percentage of parcels in Maitland means a lake. While initially effective, a very long way for all of us to go. Management Di- are considered “lakefront,” every single as decades passed regulators began to So, what can you do to ensure that vision frequently property is somehow connected to a realize that water quality was not only your property is not a source of pol- gives presenta- water body, and the pollution we gener- impacted by visually obvious pollut- lution? There are a few very simple tions to school ate will inevitably find its way there. ers like factories, but also by nonpoint behaviors that can have an exponen- children explain- To properly understand these con- source pollution. The EPA defines tial effect to improve both your local ing how individu- nections, you must go back in time to nonpoint source pollution as coming environment, and those downstream. Howard A. Schieferdecker als can find a way the beginning of stormwater control. from many diffuse sources caused by Below is an infographic showing ex- to positively im- Initially, stormwater was perceived rainfall moving over and through the amples and suggestions. pact their environment, but often times as a flooding nuisance, and the most ground. This means any material or If you have any questions about the most difficult concept for them to effective method of control was to di- chemical that is applied to your prop- this article, or anything related to the grasp is that everything we do is con- rect stormwater away from a home/ erty is carried to a roadway or water city’s stormwater and lakes manage- nected. Similarly Floridians do not auto- roadway as quickly as possible. Since body via stormwater. While the city ment programs, please contact Maris- matically deduce that even the smallest gravity causes water to flow down- has begun to systematically install ret- sa Williams at 407-539-6203 or mwil- action they take can have serious im- hill, the most logical terminal point is rofits that capture untreated stormwa- [email protected].
What Can You Do To Ensure That Your Property Is Not A Source of Pollution? There are a few very simple behaviors that can have an exponential effect to improve both your local environment, and those downstream.
• Properly dispose of leaf litter and yard debris. Not only is • Properly dispose of paint, chemicals, and other hazardous blowing, yard debris into the street a violation of city code materials at the landfill. Storm inlets and drains are not a that creates an immediate eyesore, but it is also a primary location to rid yourself of chemical waste. Always source of nutrient pollution in our surface waters. remember that storm drains eventually drain to a lake, not a waste-water treatment facility.
• Apply fertilizer only as needed in compliance with the regulations of Orange County. Phosphorous- • Wash your car in the yard, not the driveway. Oil, chemicals, free fertilizer is mandatory in most cases, and a and debris from your vehicle are easily transported from product must contain a minimum of 50% slow- • Pick up after your pet. Pet waste that washes into city a drive way to the road, and even organic detergents release nitrogen. streets is a human health hazard that contributes to are a source of nutrient pollution. downstream nutrient and bacterial pollution.
County Commissioner’s Message Commissioner Ted B. Edwards, Orange County, District 5 I hope you are enjoying your sum- 300 children drown in pool-related ac- near drains, pipes, vents, or suction out- blockage in water circulation is de- mer and the many fun experiences it cidents annually; pool drowning is the let in a pool. If you have small children, tected, allowing trapped swimmers to brings such as cookouts, camping, and leading accidental cause of death for be sure to install a fence around your avoid accidents. Other systems such as hiking in one of children between the ages of 1-4. Noth- pool at least four feet or taller and ask a gravity drainage system remove di- our many great ing can be more devastating to a family your neighbors to do the same. Install rect suction entirely from a pool lead- parks. On a hot than the drowning of a young child due a pool gate and gate alarms to alert you ing to increased safety. Florida day there to inattention for just a few moments. should a child enter the pool without I hope you have a safe and enjoy- are few things I I hope you will take steps to ensure your knowledge. able summer both in and out of the enjoy more than that your summer swims stay safe for Be ready for an emergency. Be sure water. Should you have any questions a relaxing swim. you and your children. Vigilance is you have easy access to a phone to alert or concerns about any issue facing Or- While a common- the key to ensuring your child’s safety. first responders should an emergency ange County, please do not hesitate to place scene across Never leave children unattended near occur. Should a child go missing, be- contact me or my staff, Edgar Robin- Ted B. Edwards Central Florida, a pool. If having hosting a pool party gin your search for him in the pool. son and Lynette Rummel. We can be pools can be dangerous, especially for with multiple children, designate at Take a CPR class and keep your skills reached at 407-836-7250 or by email young children. least one adult to be a “pool watcher” proficient should an emergency occur. and [email protected]. According to the U.S. Consumer at any given time. Consider installing additional safe- Product Safety Commission, approxi- Ensure your pool is properly secured ty features to your pool. Enhanced mately 5,100 children younger than 15 and maintained. Poorly fastened, dam- safety options for your pool include are hospitalized each year from pool or aged, or missing drain covers can suck a safety vacuum release system, suc- spa related accidents. Sixty-seven per- in loose clothing, jewelry, and hair or tion limiting vent system, and auto- Ted Edwards cent of those accidents involved chil- may trap limbs or a torso, and lead to an matic pump shutoff. These systems Orange County Commissioner dren younger than five. Approximately accident. Do not allow children to play automatically disable suction if any District 5 The Park Press | AUGUST 2014 NEWS 7 Representative’s Message Karen Castor Dentel, PhD, Florida House of Representatives
One of the many things I’ve to churches, health care providers, public officials claimed water system to be used for irrigation. discovered during my time in and volunteers from all over the country and cre- Any extra storm water will be sent to the city of Tallahassee is the power of ated public/private partnerships with various or- Apopka to alleviate their water shortages as well. working together. Reaching ganizations and businesses. McKinney connected Not only will this treatment center save money out to likeminded people is those able to give with those in need. His dedication but will prevent pollutants from seeping into the Karen Castor Dentel, PhD critical to getting things done. has resulted in the Bithlo Transformation Village. groundwater thus improving the water quality in In our district, I’ve also witnessed some unique This community center which includes the Orange area springs and the Little Wekiva River. collaborations which have proven effective in ac- County Academy, a health center, computer labs, There are dozens of other powerful examples complishing great things. These groups identified a library and a community garden, offers services just like these. Amazing things can be accom- the problems then worked with other innovative such as medical, vision, and dental care, counsel- plished when we work together for the greater thinkers to find creative solutions. ing, haircuts, job skills training, and GED classes. good. If it works in our community, it can work The town of Eatonville is facing a health crisis. Because of his innovative partnerships, many more in Tallahassee. That’s my goal in 2015. Thank you The rate of diabetes within their community is tri- services are also planned in the future. for the opportunity to serve you and as always, ple that of the national average. Mayor Mount has The city of Altamonte Springs recently began the let me know your thoughts. Karen.CastorDentel@ tackled this problem by encouraging his residents first partnership of its kind in Florida. I participated myfloridahouse.gov or 407-659-4818. to join him on his twice weekly “Walk & Talks.” in the ground breaking for the Altamonte Springs- And Healthy Central Florida, along with Florida FDOT Integrated Reuse and Stormwater Treatment. Hospital and the Winter Park Health Foundation (A-FIRST for short) Rather than relying on just opened Healthy Eatonville Place. This facil- costly and unsightly retention ponds, this treat- ity offers health and wellness education oppor- ment center will capture and treat storm water Karen Castor Dentel, PhD tunities such as healthy cooking classes, diabetes runoff from I-4 and redirect it into the city’s re- Florida House of Representatives education, support groups, and testing. They are working hard to become a more healthy community. Another model of success- fully working together is hap- pening just past UCF in east
Orange County. Bithlo, tradi- Left:: Karen tionally known for its blight Castor Dentel and neglect, has 8,000 residents speaking at the many of whom are living under Healthy Eatonville the poverty level. In 2009, com- Place, a facility that offers health munity activist, Tim McKinney and wellness saw a need and decided to fix it. education. He established United Global Outreach, a nonprofit with the goal of eliminating generational poverty. McKinney reached out
Above: Bithlo Transformation Village includes a community center, health center, computer labs, a library and a community garden. At right: Karen Castor Dentel (center) breaks ground at the Altamonte Springs - FDOT Integrated Reuse and Stormwater Treatment (A-FIRST).
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Track Shack Contributes To Local Youth Health And Fitness Track Shack Foundation’s Board of Trustees recently awarded over $31,000 to 23 area schools and organizations that provide health and fitness education and encourage young people to participate in a wide range of sports and fitness related activities in Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Brevard counties.
Track Shack Foundation Girls on the Run, Melbourne, Sterling Park Elementary School, Winter Park YMCA Family proudly introduces its most Space Coast Casselberry, Screaming Eagles Center, Winter Park, MiniManiacs recent grant recipients and their Lake Como Elementary School, Track Team Youth Triathlon exceptional programs: Orlando, Lady Comets Run Club Stenstrom Elementary , Oviedo, Wolf Lake Middle School, Apopka,
Lawton Chiles Middle School, Cardio Fitness Club/Cross Country Physical Education and Athletic Bay Meadows Elementary PTA, Department Orlando, second annual Koala Oviedo, Cross Country/Track Star Athletics, Orlando, Track Club Krawl Liberty Middle School, Orlando, Financial support of the local Bear Lake Elementary School, Athletics Winter Park Day Nursery, organizations is made possible by Apopka, P.E. Dept Fitness Loving Assisting Nurturing Winter Park, Tricycle Path individual contributors and the Challenge/Running Club Educating & Supporting Teenage Improvement Project runners and walkers who actively Blankner K-8 School, Orlando, Girls, Inc., Orlando, Summer take part in Track Smile Mile Club Shape Up Dance Fitness Shack’s local running events. Race proceeds Monarch Learning Brookshire Elementary School, positively impact Academy, Winter Park, Winter Park, Learn to Swim K-2 the community and Physical Education Edgewater High School, improve the quality of Orlando, Boys Basketball PowerHD, Ocoee, life for so many. Baseball English Estates Elementary The Track Shack School, Fern Park, Teacher Lead South Orange Patriots Foundation is a 501 Physical Activity Time Athletic Association, Orlando, Cheer Program (c) (3) organization Evans High School, Orlando, that helps provide St. John Vianney Catholic Cheerleading Summer Camp health and fitness School, Orlando, Track and opportunities to EvEr Youth Sports Foundation, Field Orlando, Panthers Central Floridians through the funding of youth athletic programs. To find out more about the Track Shack Foundation, to donate or apply for funds, please visit www.trackshack.com.
Bike Photo: YMCA MiniManiacs Youth Triathlon
Above, Blankner K-8 Kids in Mile Club Shirts
Back-To-School Immunizations The Florida Department of Health in Orange and healthy and free of vaccine preventable diseases,” said of each month services are offered from 8:00-11:30a.m. Seminole Counties is urging parents to prepare their Dr. Swannie Jett, the health officer for the Department Due to the high demand for immunizations, ser- children now for the upcoming school year. Parents of Health in Seminole County. vices are provided on a first come, first served, walk- should use their medical homes or private doctor to The Florida Department of Health in Orange County in basis. Children must be accompanied by an adult have their children vaccinated and avoid the last min- provides back-to-school immunizations Monday family member or legal guardian to receive immuni- ute back-to-school rush and long lines. zations. If not, a notarized permission form, Families who do not have a medical signed by the parent or legal guardian, “home” can refer to the link below for must be presented before services are ren- a list of children’s medical providers dered. A copy of each child’s immunization or visit the health departments’ im- record and government-issued, valid photo munization clinics. Families with pri- identification of the adult relative or legal vate insurance, assigned to a medical guardian are required. Parents can avoid home or HMO provider should go to the lines and go directly to their primary their doctor for immunizations as the care provider. health department is a safety net for A certified DH 680 immunization form those without health care coverage. is required for school entry and is provided “You can protect your children free once vaccinations are received. If a client from vaccine preventable diseases all only needs a DH 680 form, there is an admin- year round. Parents should see every istrative fee. You can also obtain this form at encounter such as annual physicals, interim check-ups through Friday from 7:30a.m. to 2:00p.m. at its Central your child’s doctor’s office and the health departments’ or sports physicals as an opportunity to provide their Office located at 832 West Central Boulevard, Orlando. immunization clinics or medical records departments if children with any missing vaccines. Keep your chil- Parents are urged to arrive early to obtain a walk-in your child is already up-to-date on their immunizations. dren up-to-date on their immunizations and ready for ticket, as services are provided on a walk-in basis. For more information on childhood immunizations, school”, said Dr. Kevin M. Sherin, director of the De- In Seminole County, immunizations are provided events, and locations visit our website at www.orchd. partment of Health in Orange County. at the health department’s Sanford location at 400 com or the http://www.floridahealth.gov/chdSemi- “Immunizations are an important tool in prevent- West Airport Boulevard, Sanford, also on a walk-in nole/. Resource List of Children’s Medical Providers, ing diseases that were once common in this country. basis. Hours of operation are Monday through Fri- visit wwww.orchd.com/personalHealth/immuniza- We can all work towards keeping our community day from 8:00a.m. to 3:30p.m. The second Thursday tions/childhood/documents/listofproviders1.pdf The Park Press | AUGUST 2014 NEWS 9 Locally trusted by parents. Nationally recognized by experts. BEST CHILDREN’S HOSPITALS
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David Siegel Completes Acquisition From left to right: Orlando Predators President, Jared Saft; Founder and CEO of Westgate Resorts/Orlando Of Orlando Predators Predators Owner, David Siegel; Orlando Orlando Predators LLC, a company lando Predators. We look forward to Mayor Buddy Dyer; Arena Football League Commissioner, Jerry Kurz; owned by David A. Siegel, the founder great things from David and the Pred- Executive Director of Orlando Venues, and CEO of Westgate Resorts, has pur- ators in the years to come.” Allen Johnson chased the Orlando Predators Arena Mayor Buddy Dyer of Orlando Football team. Under the new owner- added, “This is exciting news for our venue. “The Orlando Predators is a the youth of the surrounding commu- ship, the Predators will return to the city and comes at a time when Or- great football franchise and I look for- nities enjoy access to the games taking Amway Center for the 2015 season. lando is undergoing a very significant ward to helping them to remain high- place nearby.” The acquisition comes with the transformation as a sports destina- ly competitive for years to come,” he Westgate Resorts executive Jared promise of returning the franchise to tion. It is also great to see the Preda- said. “They provide great entertain- Saft has been named president of the its most visible and competitive posi- tors return to the Amway Center, ment value for locals and visitors alike Orlando Predators and will oversee tion, while simultaneously creating where they will enjoy a state-of-the art and have been a staple in our commu- the team while Arena Bowl champi- more opportunities to give back to the facility and provide ideal proximity to nity since they were introduced into onship coach Rob Keefe, who joined community. their fan base. We applaud David for the league over 20 years ago.” the team in 2013, remains headc. According to Jerry Kurz, the Arena his vision in bringing this forth. The Siegel also plans to partner the Entering their 25th year in the Football League commissioner, “The Predators will be even more fun to Predators with the Westgate Founda- AFL, the Orlando Predators were in- Orlando Predators has always been watch going forward.” tion and create more community en- troduced to the league in 1991, four a major competitive force in the Are- According to Siegel, the purchase gagement opportunities. He added, years after the league was formed. na Football League. It is only fitting and return to Amway was motivated “The team is an ideal platform for pro- They have made 20 playoff appear- that David Siegel – a proven winner by the opportunity to grant an already viding entertainment for the youth. ances, including seven division titles himself - be admitted into our proud storied franchise the exposure and at- Given our new location back at Am- and two championships in 1998 and league as the newest owner of the Or- tention it deserves in a world-class way, we particularly want to ensure 2000, respectively. Heart Of Florida United Way Honors Community Volunteers Eight Community Volunteer Excellence more than 35 organizations. Greene, nominated by Bcenter Outstanding Professional Volunteer: Awards were presented July 15 from Heart “The awards were a tremendous suc- Above & Beyond Award: Disney Ro- Mary Carroll, nominated by Hope Com- of Florida United Way during a ceremony cess,” said Traci Blue, director of the Vol- botics, nominated by Boys & Girls Clubs mUnity Center at the Orlando Shakespeare Theater. unteer Resource Center at Heart of Flor- of Central Florida Outstanding Volunteer Manager: The inaugural event, emceed by ida United Way. “Celebrating our area’s Outstanding National Service Volun- Lynn Devanie, nominated by Hope Com- Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Max- volunteers is not only positive for those teer: Charles Pafites, nominated by Volun- mUnity Center well, recognized contributions that im- recognized, but our hope is that it also in- teers for Community Impact Outstanding Youth Volunteer: Camil- pact nonprofit, government, faith-based spires more people to seek out volunteer Outstanding Corporate Group: Wells la Omar, nominated by Seminole County and educational organizations across opportunities and make a difference.” Fargo, nominated by City Year Orlando Public Library System – East Branch Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties. The following volunteers received Outstanding Faith/Student/Civic Group: For more information about Heart of An independent panel selected win- awards: CrossPointe Church Winter Park Serve the City Florida United Way, or to find local volun- ners from 59 nominations submitted by Above & Beyond Award: Valerie Outreach, nominated by BETA Center Inc. teer opportunities, visit www.hfuw.org.
From page 1 ply watch some of these presentations formed last September. nightclub called Joe’s stars for the guests to fill in next to online for free. They typically last less This served as my audi- Pub located inside the each speaker. If you thought they than 20 minutes. Name a subject! Type tion tape for the commit- Public Theater in Man- did well, fill in all five stars. The it in the search box and wait for all the tee to see. A few months hattan. The audience programs were collected after the wacky and interesting lectures to ap- went by and I just forgot was invitation-only that show and were tallied with the win- pear. Some speakers use slides, some about it. Then on June 6, included TED staff, for- ner being revealed in the next few use props or music. TED shares ideas I received an email stat- mer TED speakers and weeks. Each speaker’s video will from a broad spectrum - from science ing that my idea was ac- TED attendees. A total of also be posted in about a month. to business to global issues - in more cepted from more than 187 people were watch- The winner will be asked to speak than 100 languages. 500 submissions around Jill Shargaa photo by ing and being incred- at a future TED conference, possibly Ryan Lash Earlier this year, I answered an the world! In my wildest ibly supportive during in Vancouver, Canada. If I win…that open call that was posted on the dreams, I never thought this could the entire night. (Imagine having to just might be “awesome!” TED website searching for talent happen. I had nothing to lose and listen to 26 speakers in about three A link to the blog and synopsis of in New York City. You didn’t have thought my idea might’ve been too hours!) Each speaker was limited to my show can be found here: http:// to live there, but the show was go- frivolous. six minutes onstage. The audience blog.ted.com/2014/07/09/ted_at_ ing to be held there on July 8, 2014. There were 26 speakers in the was handed a program that had the nyc_2014/ I submitted my “awesome” idea show that night. Five video cam- speakers’ headshot, a two-sentence Jill Shargaa is a graphic designer, and linked them to the Pecha Ku- eras recorded each presentation. bio and a few empty lines for writ- comedian and the art director of cha powerpoint presentation I per- The venue was a beautiful, small ing a critique. There were also five The Park Press. The Park Press | AUGUST 2014 NEWS 11
Advocacy Efforts On New Police Department Oral Parity Bill Receives Awards On July 1, 2014, the Cancer Treat- ment Fairness Act, also known as the The Winter Park Police Department (WPPD) recently received awards in Oral Parity Bill, was passed into law two categories of the 2013-2014 Florida Law Enforcement Challenge: requiring Florida insurers to provide • 3rd Place – “Click It or Ticket” Challenge fair and equal coverage for cancer 32 agencies competing in the 76 to 150 sworn officers group drugs that are administered orally. • 3rd Place – Law Enforcement Challenge Susan G. Komen Central Florida 26 agencies competing in the 76 to 150 sworn officers group and the other five Susan G. Komen affiliates throughout Florida comprise Collaborative at the time of passage. The Florida Law Enforcement Challenge rewards the best overall traffic the Komen Florida Public Policy Col- “This legislation is a crucial step to- safety programs in Florida. The Florida “Click It or Ticket” Challenge re- laborative. The Florida Collabora- ward providing cancer patients with wards agencies that address safety belt usage using a variety of communi- tive led the way in the fight toward advanced, affordable, and convenient cation tools and enforcement activity. Administered and organized by the achieving oral parity by forming a treatment options.” Special Operations/Traffic Division, WPPD was awarded certificates of rec- statewide coalition of 25 cancer-re- Cancer drugs taken in pill form ognition, trophies and $10,000 for each challenge. The total award of $20,000 lated non-profit organizations. The typically have fewer of the harsh side will help the department purchase additional traffic safety equipment. Coalition, called Patient Access for effects than traditional chemotherapy “I am proud of our officers and the job they do every day to keep our Florida, worked collaboratively to fa- because they are designed to target community safe. We are thrilled to be recognized for our efforts and will cilitate the passing of the Oral Parity specific cancer cells. “Because of the continue to implement programs, educate our community, and use target- Bill. Although the bill passed during decrease in the side effects,” Francoeur ed enforcement campaigns to reduce injuries and encourage traffic safety the 2013 legislative session, it was not said, “patients can generally continue practices,” said Police Chief Brett Railey. scheduled to go into effect until July 1, to work and go to school throughout Stay connected with WPPD at wppd.org, Facebook.com/WinterPark- 2014, allowing insurance companies the course of their treatment, meaning PD, Twitter.com/WinterParkPD, or call 407-599-3510. to be prepared for the transition. fewer missed days for both the patient “Before this bill was passed one and their caregiver.” patient could get a traditional, intra- In addition to education, screening, Citizens Honored At 2014 Florida venous chemotherapy treatment in a treatment and support, Susan G. Komen clinical setting and only have to make Central Florida serves as an advocate on Neighborhoods Conference a $50 co-pay. But a different patient, local, state and federal breast cancer is- Several Orange County citizens her three siblings, to raising both of one whose doctor recommended che- sues. Florida is now one of 25 states that were honored at the 2014 Florida her children and dedicating count- motherapy in pill form, could be hit have passed oral parity legislation. Neighborhoods Conference for their less hours to community service, she with a co-pay as high as $10,000 each Visit www.komencentralflorida.org invaluable contributions in their has embraced what it is to be a good month in out-of-pocket expenses,” or call 321-972-5534 for more informa- neighborhoods and communities. neighbor and we are grateful for all said Jeri Francoeur, the chairperson tion regarding Susan G. Komen Cen- Mayor Teresa Jacobs of Orange that she has done to keep our commu- for Komen’s Florida’s Public Policy tral Florida. County and each of the six members nity strong.” of the board of county commissioners The county commissioners also recognized an individual in their dis- recognized citizens in their own dis- trict for their efforts in helping their tricts: neighborhoods flourish. District 1 - Betsy VanderLey is the vice-chair of Orange Coun- for ty Planning and Zoning Mica Congress Commission and serves on numerous volunteer boards throughout the community including Orange County’s Affordable Housing Board. “In politics She is a business developer, entrepreneur and a success- ful small business owner. there are talkers District 2 - Regina Mel- vin is the founder of Lock- hart Acres Farm, a non- profit community farm and doers – Sharon Warner (pictured above at left) receives the Mayor’s Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award from Orange County that grows fresh food. She Mayor Teresa Jacobs. has also played a vital role John Mica in the Green School Initia- Sharon Warner received the May- tive at Lockhart Middle School. In or’s Distinguished Citizen of the Year addition to donating a greenhouse is a doer” award. Warner is the founder of Fam- and a rabbit, she is also designing ily & Friends United, Inc., a program and installing a pollinator garden. In that started locally more than 20 years 2013, she worked with the residents President ago. The program gives children the of Lockhart and Orange County’s George W. Bush tools they need to better deal with Neighborhood Preservation & Revi- challenging situations they may en- talization Division to form the People counter at school and outside the of Lockhart Community Association home. Over the years, hundreds of (POLCA) and became its first presi- children have participated in War- dent. As president of POLCA, she ner’s program and many have gradu- organized Lockhart’s First National ated from college or entered the mili- Night Out Event in 2013. tary after their time with Family & District 3 - The Azalea Park Little Paid for by Mica for Congress, Republican Friends United. League is a youth sports organiza- “Sharon has truly made Orange tion founded in 1964 by five parents County her home for life and it is who revitalized the community and fitting that we honored her at a con- the local ball field. Recently, the mural Vote JohnH Mica ference that values and promotes of baseball legend Roberto Clemente Paid for by Mica for Congress, Republican AUGUST 26th community,” Mayor Jacobs said. was painted over by vandals. The “From growing up right here in Or- www.micaforcongress.com ange County’s City of Apopka with Continued from page 12 12 NEWS The Park Press | AUGUST 2014
Long-Term Partnership To Bring More Youth Golf Programs To Central Florida
Integrity Golf Company, LLC and will begin at the following Integrity Pictured left to right: Tano Malentin, its affiliate Celebration Golf Manage- and Celebration golf courses on the chief operating officer of Integrity Golf Company, Kenny Nairn, chief ment, LLC, which collectively operate following timelines: operating officer of Celebration Golf 18 golf courses in Central Florida, have • Summer 2014: Metro West Golf Management, Thomas Lawrence, executive director of The First Tee of Central Florida and Scott Walker, board president of The First Tee of Central Florida and Golf Channel broadcaster. signed an exclusive agreement with Club (Southwest Orlando) The First Tee of Central Florida to serve • Fall 2014: Stoneybrook West that uses golf as a tool to teach young Central Florida,” said Thomas Law- as the golf course provider for The First Golf Club (Winter Garden) people positive values inherent in rence, executive director of The First Tee Tee’s programming beginning June 1. • Winter 2015: Mayfair Golf Club the game such as honesty, integrity, of Central Florida. “This partnership Kenny Nairn, chief operating (Sanford) sportsmanship and confidence. enables us to expand into new areas— officer at Celebration Golf Man- • Winter 2015: Kissimmee Golf “We must have outstanding com- Lake, Osceola and Seminole Counties— agement, said that in addition to Club (Kissimmee) munity partners to really make a lasting and that’s going to make a huge differ- Integrity-managed Hunter’s Creek • Spring 2015: Kings Ridge Golf impression on the lives of area youth, ence in the lives of children who will not Golf Club where the program has Club (Clermont) which is why we’re thrilled to join with only learn the game of golf but life les- been underway since late 2012, the •Fall 2015: Eagle Creek Golf Club Celebration Golf Management and In- sons along the way.” roll-out of The First Tee’s Life Skills (Lake Nona area) tegrity Golf Company to exponentially For more information about The Experience Program for youngsters The First Tee of Central Florida is increase the reach and impact of The First Tee’s mission, programs and part- ages 7 to 17 under the new contract a youth development organization First Tee’s programming throughout nerships, visit www.thefirstteecfl.org.
Continued from page 11 Azalea Park Little League, along with community gifts for children and other volunteer organizations. Additional 2014 Orange County Community residents and leaders such as Commissioner Tony District 5 - Timothy J. McKinney leads a grass- Award Winners include: Ortiz, were able to join efforts and ensure that the roots initiative called the Bithlo Transformation Ef- • Excellence in Community Building Projects - mural was re-painted and community spirits were fort, which is recognized as a model in community Forrest Flaniken Bike Festival, Avalon Park restored. health improvement. He has also received various Neighborhood Watch District 4 - Pastor Abner Adorno has worked community recognitions including being named • Excellence in Innovative Newsletter closely with the Coalition for the Homeless of Cen- one of the 50 Most Powerful People in Orlando Production - Spring Isle Community tral Florida and the Women and Children’s Shelter Magazine, The Hometown Hero Award by Bank of Association, Kelly Willson - Editor by cooking meals, providing personal hygiene sup- America and has received a Hearts of Gold award • Excellence in Leadership - Michelle Wright, plies and being a life coach. He has also served as the by Orlando Magazine in 2011. Azalea Park Safe Neighborhood Association community’s Hispanic liaison for Orange County District 6 - As the founder and pastor of Rising Sun • Excellence in Neighborly Service - Grace Booth, Public Schools and assisted in establishing an el- Baptist Church, Pastor Michael Kimbrough contin- Spring Isle Community Association ementary school in the Dominican Republic. For the ues to provide opportunities for local youth to reach • Clean and Attractive Neighborhood - Rose past two years, along with members of his congrega- their dreams and goals. He founded the Shine Per- Boulevard Neighborhood Organization – tion, he has served District 4 through extensive vol- forming & Creative Art Training Center in 2005 and Manuela Davies unteer work at the district’s Back to School event, later founded the Pine Hills Community Performing the Three Kings Day celebration, and community Arts Center in 2010. He also organized the first Pine The 2014 Florida Neighborhoods Conference, clean ups. He has assisted in distributing over 3,000 Hills Cultural Arts Festival in 2014 and plans to con- hosted by the Orange County Neighborhood Pres- tinue coordinating this as an ervation & Revitalization Division at Loews Royal annual event. He has also as- Pacific Hotel, featured over more than 25- work sisted with coordination of the shops and more than 350 neighborhood and com- “Stop the Killing Start Living munity leaders attended the event. The conference Peace” campaign. He volun- was July 10-12, 2014. teers with the Orange County “This conference is a great resource and tool for School Board and received the community leaders to help improve their commu- Orange County Parent Teacher nities,” said Lavon Williams, the division manager Association Volunteer of the for Orange County Neighborhood Preservation & Year Award. He is active in Revitalization. both the Pine Hills Council and The annual conference strives to educate and Pine Hills Safe Neighborhood assist citizens on how to revitalize their neighbor- Partnership. hoods and make these communities the best places to live. Citizens, community leaders, grassroots Timothy McKinney (pictured at far left) campaign organizers and non-profit organizations receives award from Orange County Commissioner Ted Edwards, District 5. joined together during the three-day event to share ideas and improvements in their communities.
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If you have questions, comments, or an area of financial interest you would like to see discussed in The Park Press, please call John at 407-353-0594 or send email to [email protected]. Follow John on Twitter, @john_gill1. Charlie Egerton Elected YMCA 2014-15 Metropolitan Board Chair Charlie Egerton, founding share- tion’s Section of Taxation, the nation’s largest organiza- • Jim Lewis, Regional V.P. & General Manager, holder at the law firm of Dean Mead tion of tax lawyers. Walmart Corp.,Ocala Egerton Bloodworth Capuano & In addition to Egerton’s election, 14 new board • Pastor Willie Barnes, Macedonia Church Eatonville. Bozarth PA, is the new chair of the members were confirmed during the organization’s re- • Thomas Williams, Accounting Manager, YMCA Metropolitan Board. cent annual meeting. Each will serve a two-year term, Wayne Densch, Inc. Egerton has been involved with providing strategic direction and support for 27 YMCA • Ben Cohen, Senior Project Manager, Nephron the YMCA for more than 30 years, family centers that serve 235,000 people per year in Pharmaceuticals most recently in leading its $3.2 mil- Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Brevard, Lake and Marion In an effort to bring young, emerging Y leaders up Charlie Egerton lion annual support campaign. A Y counties. through the organization, the Y also elected: member since 1981, he previously served as board chair New board members include: • Emily Qualmann, a junior at Lake Brantley High and scholarship chair of the Downtown YMCA and led • Sonja Nicholson, Broker/Owner, REMAX School the annual support campaign for the Phillip & Peggy • Michael Wilde, Attorney, Baker Hostetter • Mitchina Dorson, a sophomore at Evans High Crosby YMCA in Winter Park. • Ken Robinson, President/CEO Dr. Phillips School “No other organization impacts families and com- Charities munities like the YMCA,” said Egerton. “I am proud to • Pete Krzyzak, Financial Advisor, Wells Fargo “Charlie Egerton, as well as all of the Y’s new help lead the Y’s efforts to nurture youth at every stage • Paul Cavaliere, Director, Missiles and Fire Control, Metro Board members, are highly accomplished in- of development, provide prevention-based health and • Lockheed Martin dividuals who are passionate about the Y’s cause and wellness programs for people of all ages, and strength- • Dr. Robert Ford, Professor (retired), UCF College of mission,” said Jim Ferber, the president/CEO of the en fragile communities that need us the most.” Business Administration YMCA of Central Florida. “We are deeply honored Egerton has been named an Outstanding Tax Attor- • Eddy Moratin, Executive Director, LIFT Orlando to have their leadership and guidance as the Y con- ney in The Best Lawyers in America for more than 25 • Paul Roldan, CPA/Owner, Allgan Financial tinues its efforts to strengthen every family and com- years. He is a past chair of the American Bar Associa- Services munity in Central Florida.” The Park Press | AUGUST 2014 BUSINESS 15 Business In The Parks This season, the Annie Russell through many successful events and electrical. File re- Theater at Rollins College welcomes initiatives as senior director. Worley ceived his Bach- a new marketing and communica- graduated Magna Cum Laude from elor of Science tions coordinator and box office man- Rollins College in May 2003, and from University ager, Chelsea Hilend, a Department holds a bachelor’s degree in Theatre of Central Florida of Theatre and Arts with a minor in Business Admin- and has 15 years Dance alumna. istration. She is a graduate of Leader- of experience. Since her gradu- ship Winter Park, Class XXI, and has Jeremy Green Chuck File ation from the been involved in several nonprofits Justin DeRazza Chris Carmichael was hired as a program, she has and philanthropic efforts. CAD II specialist. Green holds an As- been working in sociates Degree the non-profit ImageServe has been selected by two in Computer- sector, most no- high-profile Winter Park organizations Aided Drafting tably The Grove Chelsea Hilend as their Webmaster: The Winter Park and Design from Counseling Center. She brings experi- Sidewalk Art Festival and the Hanni- ITT Technical In- ence in traditional and digital market- bal Square Association. The Winter stitute and has 10 ing, public relations, development, Park Sidewalk Art Festival is one of years of experi- grant writing, and arts advocacy. the largest and oldest art festivals in ence in the field, Samantha Piotrowski Mark Nolte Jeremy Green the nation and is held each spring in Peterson said. After 20 years of operating in the Winter Park’s Central Park. Each year Toronto Maple Leafs and AHL’s Iowa Audubon and Baldwin Park area on the show has more than 350,000 visi- Wild and Toronto Marlies, announced Four attorneys with the law firm of Corrine Dr., the Original Rainbow tors. The Hannibal Square Associa- today that Chris Carmichael has Winderweedle, Haines, Ward & Sno-cones recently move to a new lo- tion represents the businesses in and been promoted to director of season Woodman (WHWW) were recently cation in Winter Park. Owners Karen around the Hannibal Square section of ticket sales and community relations, selected as 2014 Florida Super Law- and Bob Hosmer said the move was downtown Winter Park. The goal of Justin DeRazza has been promoted to yers. The attorneys named Super due to circumstances beyond their the association is to increase the aware- director of premium sales and service, Lawyers are: Joseph P. Carolan, control, but are happy to announce ness and visitors to Hannibal Square Mark Nolte has been promoted to III (Banking), J. Jeffrey Deery (Gen- their new location is 3724 Howell though a number of fun events such director of group sales and game pre- eral Litigation), Bradley M. Saxton Branch Road. as Wine Walks, Sidewalk Sales and sentation, and Samantha Piotrowski (Bankruptcy: Business) and James E. Concerts. According to Dave Owen, has been promoted to director of mer- Cheek, III (Land Use/Zoning). The president of ImageServe, “Our goal is chandise and game entertainment. attorneys named as Rising Stars are to use a variety of Internet technologies Carmichael attended Monmouth Uni- Ryan E. Davis (Bankruptcy: Busi- to extend the reach of both these orga- versity in New Jersey where he grad- ness), and C. Andrew Roy (Bankrupt- nizations.” ImageServe is a 20-year-old uated in 2008 with a focus in market- cy: Business). Super Lawyers, owned Internet projects company focusing on ing and management. He worked for by Thomson Reuters, recognizes helping organizations accomplish their Prodigy Sports for two years before attorneys who have distinguished business objectives on-line. For more joining the Solar Bears prior to the themselves in their legal practice. The information please visit www.images- start of the 2012-13 “Out of Hiberna- selection process is multi-phased and erve.com. tion” season. DeRazza began his ten- rigorous. Peer nominations and eval- ure with the Solar Bears in January of uations are combined with third-par- Above Shane McGuiness left, and Eric Dore of 2012. He graduated from the Univer- Sunshine Fitness Centers Inc. Baker Barrios, the firm responsible for ty research and validation of the attor- the architecture, interior design, and sity of Central Florida with a bach- ney’s professional accomplishments. Shane McGuiness and Eric Dore, landscape architecture for the $30-mil- elor’s degree in legal studies. Nolte managing partners of Sunshine Fitness lion, 112-room Alfond Inn at Rollins began his career in sports at Bingham- Centers Inc. DBA Planet Fitness, have College, was honored with a national ton University within the Athletic moved their corporate office to Baldwin Telly Award. The award, which rec- Department working as a sports mar- Park. From this location they will man- ognizes the nation’s top performers in keting Intern, sales assistant, and then age the 23 Planet Fitness locations they film and video production, included in his third year as a graduate assis- own and operate in Florida and Geor- top honors for firm’s hotel and resort tant. A Schenectady, NY native, Nolte gia. “The move to Baldwin gives us an portfolio feature on The Alfond Inn. graduated from Binghamton Univer- sity in 2011 and received his MBA office in a beautiful and highly-desirable The Alfond Inn recently earned a four- J. Jeffrey Deery Joseph P. Carolan, III part of town which is central to many diamond rating from AAA auto and from Binghamton in 2012. Piotrowski of our clubs, one less than a mile away travel club – the second-highest rating joined the Solar Bears in June of 2012. in the Orlando Fashion Square Mall, al- given to hotels. In addition, the bou- She graduated from Central Michigan lowing up to provide corporate training tique hotel is currently under review University with a Bachelor of Applied for many of our team members; and a for LEED certification. Arts in Integrated Public Relations in larger office than we had prior to the 2012 and was a member of the CMU move, for the addition of corporate in- HINGE, a leading dealer in home hard- Gymnastics team. frastructure to facilitate the opening and ware and vintage accents, announces operations of future growth,” said Dore. the grand opening of their new store Cuhaci & Peterson Architects En- location at 1506 North Orange Blos- gineers Planners, based in Orlando’s James E. Cheek, III Bradley M. Saxton Orlando Shakespeare Theater som Trail, Orlando, FL 32804. Rick Baldwin Park, recently hired three in Partnership with UCF welcomes Bosserman, an Orlando businessman professionals who are veterans in Marisa Worley to its team as the di- and the owner of HINGE, purchased their fields. Lonnie Peterson, chair- rector of development. Worley comes the inventory from George Baker and man at Cuhaci & Peterson, said the to Orlando Shakes from A Gift For daughter Kathy Draper in 2013. The firm named Steve Clark technical Teaching, where she also served as Hardware Man had been in business manager. Clark the director of development, oversee- for 29 years at Renninger’s in Mt. graduated from ing the organi- Dora, during which time, Bosserman the University of zation’s fund- was a loyal customer. Once sold, it Idaho School of raising, events, took a team of “Hingeneers” about Art and Architec- C. Andrew Roy Ryan E. Davis and campaign nine months to transition store con- ture with a Bach- efforts. Prior tents to Orlando, restructure the busi- elor of Architec- ture and has 23 to that, she led ness model, and reopen as HINGE. Steve Clark the Winter years of experi- Park Chamber The Orlando Solar Bears, proud affil- ence. Peterson said Chuck File was of Commerce Marisa Worley iate of the NHL’s Minnesota Wild and named senior engineering designer- 16 REAL ESTATE The Park Press | AUGUST 2014
real estate in the parks by Scott Hillman Local Real Estate Market Trending In The Right Direction As we work our way 1,199 on July 7, ranging from a 2.6-month through the steamy supply in east Winter Park a 6.7-month supply summer months, in College Park. Winter Park (32789) and confidence amongst buyers College Park had the most active inventory Scott Hillman and sellers of existing on July 7, while Winter Park (32789 and 32792) homes in the Orange and Seminole counties had the most pending sales. continues to heat up. Median prices, sales and The recent jump in closed transactions pending sales are up, while the percentage of can be attributed to rising home prices and distressed properties (foreclosures and short mortgage rates inching closer to 5% for a 30- sales) under contract are down. For the most year fixed. That has created some urgency to part, the numbers are all trending in the right purchase amongst some prospective buyers direction. who’d been sitting on the fence waiting for The median price for sold properties the prices to level off or perhaps dip. I don’t expect first six months of 2014 was $170,000, up 15.25% we’ll see a drop in prices any time soon, but from the first half of 2013, while the median we may see some stablizing toward the end of price for active listings was $239,500 as of July 7. under $300,000 which is a plus, especially for first- the year, depending on the neighborhood or Those numbers should continue to rise slightly as time buyers. Should inventory shrink, however, municipality. we move into the fall and winter months. home prices do have a tendancy to rise because Of the 5,242 pending sales on July 7 in Orange The local market continues to demonstrate an more buyers are competing for fewer homes. If and Seminole counties, 52.5% were distressed ability to maintain a 4-6-month supply of homes that happens, buyers should be prepared to act properties which is down from 70% in August which typically defines a market balanced by quickly by being pre-approved for a loan. That 2013. Another good number. In the core Orlando buyers and sellers. Orange and Seminole counties will speed up the offer process and show sellers market, distressed properties accounted for 38.7% of had a 3.9-month supply on July 7 which can be that yours is a viable offer. pending sales, ranging from 18.2% in Baldwin Park attributed to a bump up in closed transactions the Inventory in the core Orlando market---Winter to 54.5% in east Winter Park. Although it’s taking a past few months. That’s still a good number. Also Park, Baldwin Park, College Park, Maitland, lot longer than we thought it would to move these encouraging is 58.5% of the inventory was priced Colonialtown and downtown Orlando---totaled properties off the books, progress is being made.
Scott Hillman is president of Fannie Hillman + Associates, a 33-year-old Winter Park-based residential real estate company that has for the past 15 years produced The Hillman Report, a detailed look at residential real estate in Orange and Seminole counties. View the report at fanniehillman.com or call (407) 644-1234 for a free copy.
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in the garden by Stephen and Kristin Pategas Inspired by Spires
When we travel to a new a large container. Obelisks and tuteurs can remain au city or town we usually see natural or be clothed in a vine. Place a bench or chair spires from a distance and near a plant or structure spire and the eye will lead Stephen & Kristin Pategas wonder what buildings they the feet to a seat and reward the anticipation. tower above. Once within our new destination we look upward to these focal points to orient ourselves so we can successfully maneuver about. We are thrilled when upon reaching the spire, we discover a park or a square with cafes where we can linger and people watch. While vertical elements in a garden are rarely more than one story in height and aren’t visible from miles away they still have an important role to play. They visually tie large buildings and tall trees to the ground to create a scale comfortable for people. As exclamation marks in the landscape they attract the eye and direct attention to one or more parts 2 of the garden. These vertical focal points can be structures such as tuteurs and obelisks or even a 1 - A pea vine-Clitoria ternata climbs an obelisk. birdhouse on a post. Sculptures that stretch upward 2 - Lead the eye upward with a unique sculptural spire. provide unique visual emphasis. 3 - Make a strong focal point with a cluster of three Italian cypress. There are a number of spire-like plants that 1 4 - A tuteur at the Norfolk Botanical Garden range from exclamation marks, to columns, to a pyramidal shape. Upright and naturally very narrow plants include Italian cypress, 3 4 Will Fleming holly and the new Scarlet’s Peak holly. Meanwhile there are plants that can be kept narrow with some trimming: Ligustrum japonicum ‘Texanum’, weeping yaupon holly, yew podocarpus, Little Gem magnolia or the Japanese blueberry tree. Trees that are bred to naturally reflect the pyramidal shape of the structural tuteur include the Oakleaf and Robin hollies. When using plants or structures for vertical interest, place them as standalone objects or in a combination of three. Repetition of the same object will add unity and simplicity to the garden. For a formal layout use a matching pair to flank a gate, doorway, water feature or other focal point. Be aware that often it is difficult to have two plants look identical over time. When using the smaller architectural elements, gain some height and impact by placing an obelisk in Photos by Stephen G. Pategas, Hortus, Oasis.
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live meaningfully by Ayesha G. Bullock, M.A. Vacation Does A Body Good… So, this is going to sound as and obligations are the “other.” Perhaps those are missing out on ‘real life’ too. though my life is far more the illusions that we’ve misguidedly created in the I read an article recently espousing the true value fabulous than it is - but as I sit pursuit of purpose and “adulthood.” Perhaps those to the brain of taking a vacation (Chapman, 2014). Ayesha G. Bullock and write this I am looking at aren’t “real life” at all. Or, at the very least, they Everything from increasing our ability to learn, our the Puget Sound from Whidbey oughtn’t be… memory, our focus, our creativity and our insight… Island. I’m visiting best friends outside of Seattle What if how we are on vacation, when we’re out Our brains aren’t wired for the sort of chronic stress and so far we’ve walked the shoreline, discovered of our (not so) comfort(able) zones, is who we really that’s become second nature in this ‘other’ life. We sand dollar farms, dropped crab pots, kayaked and are? What if this really is “real life.” How then, do I have essentially bogged down our systems and made beautiful fresh meals with family and friends. keep getting sucked into the other? taking time ‘off’ offers the opportunity for a ‘reboot.’ This is Summer. We ‘reboot’ our devices Or as our hostess constantly… phones, tablets, continues to repeat as her laptops, DVRs, etc… We seemingly ironic refrain, think nothing of resetting “This is real life.” these devices and do so This trip nearly didn’t almost automatically (albeit come to fruition a number somewhat annoyedly) of times for a number whenever our technology of reasons. ‘Real life,’ may be operating in a responsibilities, work, manner that we deem expenses, logistics, etc. subpar. seemed to play havoc with Why then wouldn’t we plans over and over again offer our brains the same nearly squelching the necessary reset? Our minds hope of this trip. There are are essentially (chronically) always plenty of reasons not limping along and yet the to make time off happen. more stressed we get, often But, somehow, in the midst the less inclined we feel to of what could only be do what’s necessary to get described as a perfect storm, here I am listening Day in and out I work to partner with people in them back on track. to the lapping of the water on the rocky shore, the pursuit of them living their most meaningful If taking time off and getting back to ‘real life’ is smelling the brackish water as it wafts in through lives. We talk about the importance of being in the actually not only important but indispensable for open windows and zipping my fleece up just a bit present, about the essential nature of gratitude, better and more effective functioning, will we be more in the cool morning air. about finding meaning and making the most of more inclined to incorporate it? Whether it’s just a As far from my ‘real life’ as this feels, what if relationships…. This is not foreign territory for me, few moments a day for breathing and meditating, a she’s right?... yet I must be just as guilty of perseverating around few hours a week to run away to the beach or a few Perhaps these are the moments and the the wrong stuff as the next person. I overschedule weeks a year to make sure that the you on vacation meanings we create, with people who matter most myself, I make little time for margin, I worry and is the you in ‘real life’ – I can’t encourage it enough. to us, that are indicative of what ‘real life’ actually stress and feel fearful and exhausted just like those The water’s just right... come on in. is and should be. Perhaps the hours, days, weeks who I try to help inspire not to do all of those very and months that we string together absentmindedly things. I make lists, I check them off, I work to Be well; Live Meaningfully. in the routine of life, work, duties, responsibilities achieve the next thing, and yet here I am sometimes Till the next time, Ayesha
Reference: Sandra Bond Chapman, Ph.D. “Why Your Mind Needs A Break.” Make Your Brain Smarter – (republished in Psychology Today) June 14, 2014
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pop culture detours by George McGowan favorites): “Game of Love” by Wayne Fontana. Musical Genius Comes In All Shapes And Sizes There has also been some good new music The choices available to this generation’s eyeballs down” like a cool glass of water on a hot day. As an released in the past month, and would you kill me if and ears can sometimes be overwhelming. So much adult, with time to allow myself to delve deeper, I I said some of it was made by “Weird Al” Yankovic? diversity, so much content, what do I do? I will admit found an artist who began with a lovely voice and For those of us of a certain age, Weird Al has been that sometimes I just dismiss them all and choose developed into the first arena-level female music a prolific, precocious and persistent deliverer of silence. But that time never lasts long. I crave new superstar. Of course, she is in the Rock and Roll Hall inventive satire and accordion virtuosity throughout sights and sounds, just as I crave my favorite food or of Fame, and deservedly so. Sadly, her music making our adult years. From his beginnings with “Another drink. I can’t turn away and create a cocoon. Any why and performing days are over because of Parkinson’s One Rides the Bus”, “I Lost on Jeopardy” and “Like should I? Let’s celebrate the diversity. Just a sample disease. What a pity, but thanks to her love of music A Surgeon” through his Michael Jackson send up of my consumption habits shows that you can even and her work ethic, she has left behind a treasure “Fat” and his great recent work parodying the rap nourish your eyes and ears now and then. trove of material from what some would say are the genre with “Trash Day,” “White & Nerdy” and, First, after attending a concert (Ray Lamontagne beginnings of alt-country, to pure rock and roll, to especially, “Couch Potato,” Yankovic has shown and Jenny Lewis at the Bob Carr – both talented Mexican folk music, to beautiful three part harmonies his music chops as well as his observations of pop artists who deserve a larger following), my inner in collaboration with Dolly Parton and Emmylou culture. His latest album (can you believe it is his music historian was thinking of the sounds of 70s Harris, and to her great work singing the classic fourteenth!) is named “Mandatory Fun” and sends California country rock, specifically to the music of American songbook under the direction of Nelson up Pharrell Williams’ “Happy” with “Tacky” and Linda Ronstadt. If I had the ear of Jenny Lewis, I’d ask Riddle. If you have an old CD or even better, an old Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” with the fantastic her to do a tribute album to Linda Ronstadt, because I album of Linda’s work, put it on your stereo and “Word Crimes” among several others. He has think it she would do a terrific job. relive her genius. While she wasn’t really a songwriter promoted his album by releasing videos of these So, I spent the next couple of days listening to herself, she could take someone else’s song and make songs, many of them just as inventive visually as his Linda’s catalog of 70s and 80s hits, all of which are it entirely her own. She chose to record songs by some songs are verbally. All I can say is, thank goodness available on my favorite music source, Spotify. I great songwriters: Randy Newman, Elvis Costello, for Al Yankovic, whose mind and talent works in remember listening to Linda as a teen, but really and Bob Dylan. I was most intrigued to see that one of mysterious and ever-crazy ways. it was peripherally through the bedroom door of her number one hits, “You’re No Good,” was written Isn’t it wonderful that our world includes such my older siblings. I appreciated her music, found it by someone named Clint Ballard, Jr., who wrote only diverse musical geniuses as Linda Ronstadt and easy on the ears, and enjoyed how it seemed to “go one other number one hit song (another one of my “Weird Al” Yankovic?
theater in the parks by Barbara Solomon Barb’s Best Bets for AUGUST: “CRIMES OF THE HEART” AT We Have A Winner! THEATRE DOWNTOWN, “BACK- WARDS IN HIGH HEELS” AT THE THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE WRITTEN BY SHEINKIN AND FINN WINTER PARK PLAYHOUSE, DIRECTED BY BE BOYD, STARRRING AMANDA MORGAN AND CARLOS ASHBY AND “THE HISTORY BOYS” AT MAD COW. Fabulous performances by UCF out the rest of the talent, we have theatre students saved this show Christopher Armellino as the Boy from being ordinary. I find that when Scout interested in the girls, Willow I leave the theatre singing one of the Draper as the perfectionist, Leigh songs, it is a memorable show. That Green as the autistic girl with two did not happen here--there is not one dads, and Tony Pracek as the flower song that I can say has a lovely mel- child, the best comedian in the cast. ody or catchy tune. The story is also Raleigh Mosely II’s amazing voice mundane--I really did not care what shook the house. It is a shame there happened to any of the characters, was so little choreography, for I could like I usually do. Spelling Bee tells tell that Austin and Tony could really the tale of six elementary school con- dance, but were not given much op- testants at a local spelling bee. Each portunity. Finally, near the end of the brings their own angst to the contest, first act, we had some good dancing and that is the interesting part of the by Austin in “Magic Foot,” which show. The writers also involve the made it the most enjoying number in audience by including four members the show. And the thing that really from the audience in the spelling bee annoyed me was there was no list of itself. I found the words challenging, musical numbers in the program. I although as a good speller myself, I had to ask the boy in the box office, a was only stumped by one of them. lovely young man named Gabe, who There is also a side complication be- printed out a list of the songs for me tween the assistant principal and the by hand and gave it to me at the end woman running the spelling bee. of the play. The plethora of good jokes almost Basically, the theme of this show is made up for the paucity of good about the difficulties of growing up. songs. I got a good laugh when Rona At the conclusion, we learn what has says, “Billy, put down that phylac- happened to all the characters. Most tery, we’re Episcopalian. But the kids of them learn to cope with their dis- were amazing. My favorite had to abilities, or abilities, as the case may be Austin Palmer as Barfee, a soph- be. We have all been there in some more who can do it all--act, sing, and form or another. Awards of child- dance. His comedic timing, as well hood seem meaningless in our adult as his hysterical delivery, is amazing world, but weren’t they wonderful at in one so young--Barfee is truly a nat- the time. So join the kids at the spell- ural. He is well matched by Kather- ing bee and relive a little bit of your ine Darby as Olive, who is charming childhood. as well as talented, as shown in “My Playing through August 24 at The- Friend, the Dictionary.” Their sweet atre UCF on the UCF campus. For love story in Act II was as close as I more information call 407-823-1500 got to becoming involved. To round or visit www.theatre.ucf.edu. 20 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Park Press | AUGUST 2014 Ginger Rogers Comes To Life In “Backwards In High Heels”
The Winter Park Playhouse presents the Central The Playhouse Trio will accompany the cast with Chris- 7:30 p.m., Saturday Florida premiere of “Backwards In High Heels” August topher Leavy on keyboard, Sam Forrest on percussion and select Sunday 1-23, 2014. Conceived and developed by Lynnette Bar- and Ned Wilkinson on multiple instruments. matinees at 2:00 p.m. kley and Christopher McGovern, “Backwards In High “It is always a thrill to bring a Central Florida pre- and select Wednesday, Heels” brings to life the remarkable story of legendary ac- miere to the area. As part of The Winter Park Play- Thursday and Friday tress Ginger Rogers. This intimate musical dances its way house’s mission to keep the original American art matinees at 2:00 p.m. A through Ginger’s life with unforgettable music, show- form of musical theatre alive, we are pleased to be special “Third Thurs- stopping numbers and a captivating story that chronicles able to produce this musical about Gingers Rogers, day” performance is her journey from hometown to Hollywood! the definitive Hollywood legend!” said Roy Alan, ar- August 14 at 7:30 p.m. Directed and choreographed by Roy Alan and mu- tistic director of the Playhouse. The preview perfor- sic directed by Christopher Leavy, this production fea- Ticket prices are $38 evenings; $35 Senior Evenings; mance is Thursday tures six talented professionals, all of whom are making $28 matinees; $25 Third Thursday evening; $20 indus- July 31at 7:30 pm. their Playhouse debut. BambiEllen Fadoul is featured try professionals and students 25 years and under and For tickets and more information call the Play- as Ginger Rogers, Tara Snyder as her mother, Lela, and $18 preview performance. Student rush “$10@10” offers house box office 407-645-0145 or visit www.winter- regional favorites Daniel Longacre, Katrina Johnson, Ja- $10 tickets (for students 25 years and under) 10 minutes parkplayhouse.org. mie Lowe and Christoff Marse all combine their talents prior to a performance when seats are available. The Winter Park Playhouse is proudly associated to tell the story of Ginger’s meteoric rise to stardom. Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at with Actors’ Equity Association. Shakespeare Theater Announces Lead Performers in “Les Misérables” Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF cast recordings and compilation albums, as well as two Center, Sacramento Music Circus, Hangar Theatre, Tri- is pleased to announce partial casting for “Les Misérables.” solo CDs, “Against the Tide and All My Tomorrows: Arts Sharon Playhouse, and Light Opera Oklahoma. Previously revealed, Broadway’s Davis Gaines (Police In- Songs of Sammy Cahn.” Heather Botts (Cosette) most re- spector Javert) will play opposite Florida State University Michael Hunsaker (Jean Valjean) was raised in South cently appeared as Nellie Forbush in alumnus Michael Hunsaker (Jean Valjean). Also joining Florida and is an alumnus of Florida State University. “South Pacific” at Riverside Theatre. the cast are James Beaman as Thénardier, Matt McMahan Broadway and National Tour credits include Steven Additional credits include Ellen in as Enjolras, Tim Quartier as Marius, Caitlyn Caughell as Schwartz’s “Children of Eden (Original Cast Album),” “Miss Saigon,” Sandy in “Grease,” and Eponine, Lianne Marie Dobbs as Fantine, Heather Botts as “Chess, Chance and Chemistry,” and “Ragtime.” He Lady Zaza in “Rapunzel! Rapunzel!” Cosette, and Anne Hering as Madame Thénardier. “Les originated Off-Broadway roles in “Listen to My Heart,” (Casa Mañana Theatre); Jane in “Tar- Heather Botts Misérables” plays from September 10 - October 12, 2014 in “The Tragic and Horrible Life of the Singing Nun,” “My zan” (Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma); The the Margeson Theater. Single tickets are available now by Deah,” and “The Odyssey,” and participated in the BMI Baker’s Wife in “Into The Woods” (Clinton Area Showboat calling (407) 447-1700 ext. 1, visiting www.orlandoshakes. Lehmen-Engel Workshop and the Musical Writer’s Theatre); “A Christmas Carol” (Dallas Theater Center); and org, or in person at the John and Rita Lowndes Shake- Playground. Hunsaker is currently pursuing a master’s Brother Issachar/Butler in “Joseph and the Amazing Tech- speare Center (812 East Rollins Street). degree in film production from Full Sail University. nicolor Dreamcoat” (Taproot Theatre Company). Based on Victor Hugo’s classic novel, “Les Misérables” Tim Quartier (Marius) recently finished the inter- The “Les Misérables” ensemble will be announced at is a magnificent and uplifting story about the survival of national tour “In the Mood: a 1940s a later date. The Orlando Shakes artistic team includes the human spirit in 19th century France. Winner of three Musical Revue,” and can be heard Director DJ Salisbury, Musical Director Ken Cliffton, As- Tony Awards and a Grammy Award for Best Musical Cast on the cast recording. Credits in- sistant Director Tara Snyder, Set Designer Kat Conley, Show Album, “Les Mis” shines as the world’s longest-run- clude Marius in “Les Misérables” and Lighting Designer Bert Scott. ning musical. Complete with a live 10-piece orchestra and (Little Theatre on the Square); Link “Les Misérables” is presented through the support a cast of 27 actors, the production will be the largest musi- in “Hairspray” (Merry-Go-Round of the Bryce L. West Foundation. Additional supporters cal in Orlando Shakespeare Theater’s history. Playhouse and New Theatre Res- include John & Rita Lowndes, Ken & Trisha Margeson, “After an exhaustive nationwide search, we have hand- taurant); George in “I Love a Piano” Tim Quartier Albert & Lisa Prast, Kathryn Chicone Ustler, David & picked a cast of Broadway veterans and Orlando Shakes (Mac-Haydn Theatre); Buzz Adams Lyn Berelsman, Suzanne Gilbert, Harriett Lake, and audience favorites,” said Jim Helsinger, artistic director. in “South Pacific” (John W. Engeman Theater); and Frank Santos & Dan Dantin. Corporate supporters in- “You will be blown away by the talent on our stage.” Tony in “West Side Story” and Troy in “High School clude Massey Services, UCF College of Arts & Humani- Davis Gaines (Javert) is an Orlando native and grad- Musical” (Talent Company). ties, and UCF Office of the President. uate of Edgewater High School. Best known for playing Caitlyn Caughell (Eponine) was Orlando Shakespeare Theater is supported by Unit- the title role in “The Phantom of the Opera” more than last seen on Broadway in “News- ed Arts of Central Florida, host of power2give.org/ 2,000 times in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francis- ies The Musical.” Other New York centralflorida, and the collaborative Campaign for the co, Gaines remains Los Angeles’ longest-running Phan- credits include the workshops of Arts. Orlando Shakespeare Theater is also sponsored tom. Other Broadway and National Tour credits include “Time After Time,” “Allegiance,” in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Di- “Hello, Dolly!”, “Camelot,” and “The Best Little Whore- and “4@15” at The York Theatre. Re- vision of Cultural Affairs, and the Florida Council on house in Texas.” Gaines’ voice can be heard in over 30 gional credits include: The Kennedy Caitlyn Caughell Arts and Culture.
Something For Every Season At The Morse Museum
New exhibitions at The Charles Hosmer Morse stallation of objects from the Morse Museum’s collec- Image of The Arts Museum of American Art in 2014–2015 include a ma- tion will be The Arts window by J. & R. Lamb Studios, a window by J. & jor new installation of late 19th- and early 20th-centu- prominent American glasshouse of the late 19th centu- R. Lamb Studios. The 1894 window ry windows; selections from a recent gift of American ry. This 1894 neoclassical window, more than eight feet will make its and European decorative art; and a display of 1905 in diameter and a showpiece for Lamb, has undergone public debut at wedding gifts to Charles Hosmer Morse’s daughter, extensive conservation in preparation for its debut in the Morse in the Elizabeth Owens Morse. the Museum’s galleries. It will be exhibited with almost upcoming exhibi- tion Revival and From November through April, public programs 20 additional leaded-glass windows and selections of Reform—Eclecticism include free admission, live music, gallery tours, and art glass, pottery, and furniture of the period to illus- in the 19th-Century more from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Fridays. The Museum’s trate the rich diversity of styles—some avant-garde, Environment. extended Friday hours begin November 7 and con- others embracing the past—that made up the eclectic as Harry Sigman whose contributions have helped it clude April 24. aesthetic environment of the late 19th century in both to grow in important ways. The Morse is pleased to The 2014–2015 program schedule also includes Europe and America. The windows include examples share some pieces from this recent gift, which can be Tuesday and Thursday curator tours of the exhibition not only by Lamb Studios and Tiffany Studios, but also appreciated object by beautiful object as well as in the Louis Comfort Tiffany’s Laurelton Hall; the 36th an- by Edward Burne-Jones, Heaton, Butler & Bayne, Don- context of the Museum’s entire collection. nual Christmas in the Park display of Tiffany windows ald MacDonald, John LaFarge, and Frank Lloyd Wright. The Bride Elect—Gifts from the 1905 Wedding of on Thursday, December 4; and open house events for Selections from the Harry C. Sigman Collection Elizabeth Owens Morse, Opens February 10 Christmas Eve, the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival, of European and American Decorative Art, Opens In 1905 Elizabeth Owens Morse, the daughter of Easter weekend, and Independence Day. February 10 Charles Hosmer Morse and Martha Owens Morse, Selections from the Morse Museum’s renowned col- In this exhibit, the Morse presents a selection from married Richard Genius. The gift registry of this so- lection of works by Louis Comfort Tiffany—including Harry C. Sigman’s 2014 gift of 86 objects to the Morse. cially prominent Chicago bride—entitled “The Bride his chapel from the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposi- A Los Angeles attorney, Sigman began collecting Euro- Elect”—survives in the Morse Museum’s archive, tion and objects and architectural elements from his pean and American decorative art in 1969, and his gift showing more than 250 gifts that together provide a Long Island country estate, Laurelton Hall—are al- dovetails with the late 19th- and early 20th- century snapshot of the era, a glimpse into 1905 gift-giving ways on view. The following are new and continuing styles represented in the Morse collection. The dona- traditions, and some insight into popular retail de- exhibitions: tion includes art glass, pottery, metalwork, and furni- cisions made by wealthy consumers in the Chicago Revival and Reform—Eclecticism in the 19th- ture. Though dominated by Jeannette and Hugh McK- area. In this new exhibit, the Morse presents a repre- Century Environment, Opens October 21 ean’s massive gift, the Morse collection has always been The centerpiece of this major new two-gallery in- supported and enhanced by generous individuals such Continued on page 22 The Park Press | AUGUST 2014 SCHOOLS 21 School District Update By Nancy Robbinson, Orange County School Board Member, District 6
In 2002 voters we are one of the few school districts many other benefits for our commu- ementary have been identified. overwhelmingly that continue to grow in our region nity. Orange County Public Schools’ Unless voters decide to extend it by supported a half – by about 2,000 students every year. building program has been a major voting for it on August 26 the original penny sales tax Keeping up with this growth and economic driver for our community half penny will expire in 2015 leaving to fund the con- striving to be the top producer of over the last 12 years by: many Orange County schools still in struction and successful students in the nation re- • Creating more than 81,000 jobs need of major repairs and improve- renovation of mains our top priority. • Contributing more than $3 ments. I thank you for your continued Orange County Our hard work is paying off! billion to our local economy support of our students and teachers public school During the past 13 years the gradua- and appreciate your vote for this half • Supporting local businesses Nancy Robbinson facilities. By the tion rate in Orange County has risen penny sales tax extension. time these sales tax proceeds end, from 49% to 87% among traditional (88% of construction expen For more information on the ex- 94 schools will have been rebuilt or high schools. And recently, Orange ditures in the OCPS building tension of the half penny sales tax renovated all over the county such County was named one of two final- program are spent with local please visit www.halfpenny.ocps. as Edgewater High, Glenridge, Lee ists for the esteemed Broad Prize, the prime contractors) net or www.change4kids.net. and Maitland Middle and Audu- “Nobel Prize” of large urban school Looking ahead we have identi- Thank you for allowing me to bon Park in Baldwin Park, Aloma, districts. The Broad Committee saw fied more than $2 billion in capital continue to serve our community Brookshire, Dommerich, Lake- in OCPS a district that is closing mi- needs during the next 10 years in- and please contact me anytime with mont, Lake Silver, Lake Sybelia and nority achievement gaps, improv- cluding 59 schools that are in need your thoughts, questions or con- Princeton Elementary. ing graduation rates, and making of renovations, technology up- cerns regarding the school district. There is no doubt the funding pro- sure all students excel regardless of grades, and four new relief schools. vided by the half penny has made a their circumstances. In this part of town, schools such as Nancy Robbinson world of difference for our schools. These success stories illustrate the Boone and Winter Park High, How- District 6 School Board Member As the 10th largest school district in academic benefits that new school ard Middle and Original Audubon [email protected] the nation, serving 187,000 students, facilities bring but there are also Park, Hillcrest and Lake Como El- 407-310-9194 schools
I look forward to the opportunity year prepared for maximum learn- Kreil invites Dommerich students to Aloma Elementary to meet our students and families at ing. Please mark your calendar for join her August 7 for the Science Re- Principal jennifer gramzinski Meet the Teacher, scheduled for Au- the following Dommerich events mix Event from 2-4p.m. at the Mai- gust 15 from 7:30-10:00a.m. Please help and dates:Teacher Home Visits for tland Library. As the summer days I am extremely excited to join the us to keep class sizes low by register- all grades from August 4-8; Meet the wrap up, don’t forget to log your fi- wonderful school and community as ing early, including those neighbors just Teacher event from 3:30-5:30p.m. on nal days of reading toward your 75- your principal at Aloma Elementary. moving in next door. School supply lists August 14; KG Popsicles in the Park day Reading Challenge, Chiefs! This past year I served at the district and other important information are at Maitland Community Park from office as the direc- available on the school website. https:// 10 a.m.-12 on August 16; First Day of tor for Secondary www.ocps.net/lc/east/eal/Pages/de- School on August 18. In addition, Dr. Curriculum and fault.aspx Instruction. Prior to that, I served as the principal Audubon Park Elementary of Hiawassee El- Principal anna ferratusco ementary School I hope everyone is having a great where we proud- summer, enjoying time with friends ly enjoyed many Principal Jennifer and family. The new school year is Gramzinski achievements and rapidly approaching and we are in celebrated count- the process of finalizing our plans. less student successes. My back- ground includes experiences at both There are many new and exciting elementary and middle school levels, things that will make the 2014-2015 including gifted and general educa- school year unique. The art, music tion experience. and physical educational programs My personal philosophy is “every will be part of your child’s weekly student deserves the opportunity to be education. Students will have the globally competitive.” As such, I have opportunity to participate in many strong passion for ensuring that all after-school clubs. PTA and Falcon children in the American public school Fund have planned lots of activi- system are adequately prepared to be ties that will add to the programs globally successful in the 21st Century. and school. The team will continue Our newly rebuilt school affords us to expand the implementation of an educational environment that fos- digital curriculum utilizing Google ters technology-rich college and career ChromeBooks. If parents would readiness skills, as we help students ex- like to purchase a device for their plore, discover and nurture their indi- child to use in school, you are en- vidual talents in order to prepare them couraged to look into a Chrome- for personal success in the future. Book. These devices meet all the I have an equally strong passion for requirements of the curriculum nurturing learning for my staff, includ- programs and Department of Edu- ing providing teachers with profes- cation specifications. sional development growth opportu- I look forward to seeing every- nities. It is important as adults that we one at meet the teacher on August continue to grow our own expertise 14, 2014 from 4:00– 6:00 p.m. and model for our students the impor- tance of being a life-long learner in an environment of constant change. Some Dommerich Elementary of the educational shifts we are prepar- Principal Dr. junella handley kreil ing for this year include the Florida Standards, a new state assessment, and Welcome back to school! We of- digital mandates. Parental involvement ficially return to school from- Sum is an integral part of educational suc- mer Break on August 18. Before cess. I look forward to the relationships that first day of school, Dommerich we will build we soar for success in the offers many opportunities for stu- 2014-15 school year. dents to get excited and start their 22 SCHOOLS The Park Press | AUGUST 2014
new students. Our New Student Ori- We are in the process of planning tion and eligibility for placement will Lake Sybelia Elementary entation will take place on August 4 for the opening of school. Our Meet Principal Dr. Julie Paradise begin with our third-grade students from 6:30- 7:30p.m. Our kindergar- and Greet event will be held Friday, and expand to other grades as we I hope you are all enjoying a re- ten teachers will be on hand to meet August 15 from 3-6p.m. Students move forward. the students and we will give a brief and their parents are invited to pick laxing summer and are counting the Although this is only a glimpse into overview of important topics such up schedules in the cafeteria and days until August 18 when we will be our 2014-2015 school year, the SCJCS as parking, bus riders, lunch, special visit the classrooms. This will also back at school. This has been a busy community is thankful to all be back events, field trips, and much more! be a great opportunity to become summer at Lake Sybelia as our custo- together! dians have worked diligently to en- Some of our community partners involved in the MMS PTA. We look will be present, too, to answer ques- forward to seeing you there! For more information please visit sure that every room in our school is www.stjcs.com. ready for the upcoming school year. tions. If you have a new student en- If you are new to the area, please tering Lakemont Elementary, please register your child(ren) as soon as plan on attending this event! St. James Cathedral School Our Meet the Teacher event is The Christ School possible. We want to invite all of our Principal Mrs. Gerri Gendall Head of School Jason Powell, Ed.D. students and parents to come to Lake scheduled for August 15 from 9–11a.m. Sybelia on Friday, August 15, for our Parents and students can come in to St. James Cathedral School had ac- We have had an exciting summer Meet Your Teacher event. You and see their classroom and briefly meet tive and fun-filled summer. Over 500 at The Christ School (TCS). While your child(ren) will have the oppor- their teacher. Students may bring their students attended our Sports & Enrich- our students were off on vacation, tunity to meet the teacher, visit the classroom supplies with them on that ment Camp and our PreK Summer Fun we were busy making big changes classroom, and tour the school. day. Parents will receive a letter in ear- Camp. We are grateful for the teachers to the school’s technology infrastruc- Monday, August 18, is our first ly August with the name of the class- and volunteers who helped make the ture and student devices. Thanks room teacher assigned, along with oth- day of school. Our PTA will be summer such a wonderful success. to an estate gift from the late Earl K. er important information. If you have holding our Hugs and Hankies Over sixty new families joined us for Wood, The Christ School received the moved this summer, be sure to notify event in the cafeteria. This is a won- a New Family Reception. It was an op- opportunity for a $50,000 match to- our front office of your correct address. derful opportunity for parents to portunity to meet new friends and learn ward technology. Our families joined Up-to-date information can always be get together and visit after walk- everything they needed to know for the together and realized this match ing their kindergarten and first found on our school website: www. through contributions at our popular elk.ocps.net. greatly anticipated first day of school. grade students to class on the first The sights and sounds of students meet- fundraising event, The Mane Event, day of school. We will also have a Our school office is open for reg- held this past March, and through ad- istration Monday through Thursday ing their new teachers filled the hall- representative from the YMCA in ways at the back to school Open House. ditional donations. Because of these the cafeteria to answer questions from 7:00a.m. to 5:30p.m. Early reg- generous gifts, TCS students will ben- We look forward to getting to know our about our before school and after istration is encouraged so everything efit from a $100,000 technology up- new students and welcome back our re- school programs. Our Chill Coun- will be ready to go for the first day grade. Our plans included upgrades turning students. SJCS is a joyful school selor who is provided by the Winter of school, August 18. I look forward to The Christ School’s computer lab; where service, respect, hospitality and Park Health Foundation will also be to seeing everyone back at school for two additional iPad carts for students available during this time. another wonderful year of learning! hope are gifts that guide us. in transitional kindergarten through Lake Sybelia is fortunate to have a SJCS has been preparing for a spec- 5th grade; Google Chrome Books for professional staff, dedicated parents tacular 2014-2015 school year and we each middle school student; an en- and a supportive community. All of Maitland Middle School are excited to share some of the “high- hanced WiFi system throughout the these people working together make Principal Dr. Stefanie C. Shames lights” of the upcoming year: school; and professional develop- Lake Sybelia a wonderful place to Maitland Middle School was Renzulli Learning - In June all teach- ment for our faculty to help our stu- learn and grow. We look forward to one of the big winners at the OCPS ers participated in two days of training dents effectively use this technology. working with you and your children Green Schools Recognition Awards. in the use of Renzulli Learning software. Our enhanced school-wide WiFi to continue this tradition of excellence The Golden Hawks led in water and Renzulli Learning is a tool to help apply, system is now up and running with a during the 2014-2015 school year. utilities conservation and earned deepen, and extend our school curricu- strong signal to connect portable de- high marks for recycling and over- lum, by infusing creativity, critical think- vices including iPads and Chrome- all conservation efforts and earned ing, and problem solving. Teachers will books. Our shipment of Chrome- $2,300 for the school! If you drive by now be able to personalize and differen- books arrived in June, and we have Lakemont Elementary tiate learning more effectively using the Principal Dr. Brenda Cunningham the Thistle Road side of the school been preparing them for our middle you can see our banner for being a results of the Renzulli Profiler, which in- school students to receive when We have many plans for a great Green School of Quality. dicate students’ interests, learning styles, classes resume on August 18. Our start to our 2014-2015 school year. Maitland Middle School was host and expression styles. Students will be two new iPad carts - bright red and Our school theme this year is “I’ve to a STEM summer camp in coordi- able to access the over 40,000 vetted on- blue - are ready for the new iPads Got the Power” and we know that nation with the Association to Pre- line educational resources from school that also arrived in June. We now each student, teacher, parent and serve the Eatonville Community and home. have three iPad carts for the lower community member will help us as this summer. During the ZORA! ALPHA Pilot Program - This pro- school classes to share this fall. we guide our “Super Heroes” into Camp students had the opportunity gram will be introduced in the fall of We are eager to begin the new another successful year. to visit the Sanford Burnham Medi- 2014. The purpose of the ALPHA pro- school year so we can share this We have planned a new event this cal Research Institute, the Rosen gram is to enhance and expand learn- technology with our students and year specifically designed for our College of Hospitality Management ing beyond the general classrooms for engage in a new year of learning at entering kindergarteners and other and many other places of interest! the high achieving students. Identifica- The Christ School.
From page 20 sentative group of the lovely gifts that survive from stration on selected dates. Easter Weekend Open House: Free admission the Morse-Genius wedding, including Tiffany art Christmas in the Park: 6:15 p.m.–8 p.m. Thurs- April 3–5. Hours are 9:30 a.m.–8 p.m. Friday; 9:30 glass, Rookwood pottery, and Gorham silver. day, December 4, Central Park, downtown Winter a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday; and 1 p.m.–4 p.m. Sunday. Louis Comfort Tiffany’s Laurelton Hall Park. The 36th annual exhibition of century-old Tif- Live music on Good Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Curator tours, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. fany windows and a free outdoor concert of holiday and 2:30 p.m. favorites by the Bach Festival Society Choir, Youth SUMMER AT THE MORSE Cell phone audio tour now available Choir, and Brass Ensemble. Summer Family Tours and Films: June–August. This exhibition features the restored Daffodil Ter- Christmas Eve Open House: Free admission from These free family programs include gallery tours race and more than 200 objects from important rooms 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Wednesday, December 24. Live mu- on select Tuesdays with a take-home art project for at Tiffany’s grand country estate on Long Island. The sic from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. children and a film, art activity, and gallery tour on installation presents two dozen leaded-glass win- select Fridays. Reservations required. dows, as well as lamps, art glass, and furnishings in SPRING AT THE MORSE Independence Day Open House: Free admis- galleries that suggest their context in Tiffany’s original Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival Open House sion from 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday, July 4. The design for the mansion. and Children’s Workshop: Free admission to the gal- Museum provides this open house in conjunction The following are free public events scheduled for leries March 20–22. Hours are 9:30 a.m.–8 p.m. Fri- with the City of Winter Park’s Olde Fashioned 4th the upcoming year, organized by season. All events day; 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday; and 1 p.m.–4 p.m. of July celebration in Central Park. are at the Museum unless otherwise noted: Sunday. Free Morse Children’s Workshop in Central The Morse Museum, located at 445 N. Park Av- Park Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. enue in Winter Park, Florida, is open 9:30 a.m.–4 HOLIDAYS AT THE MORSE Spring Friday Nights: Free admission from 4 p.m. Tuesday–Saturday and 1 p.m.–4 p.m., Sunday Holiday Friday Nights: Free admission from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Live music from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on with additional Friday hours of 4 p.m.–8 p.m. No- p.m. to 8 p.m. Live music from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on five consecutive spring Friday nights, March 27 vember through April. Admission is $5 for adults, five consecutive holiday Friday nights, November through April 24. Programming will also include $4 for seniors, $1 for students, and free for children 28 through December 26. Programming will also in- family tours, curator tours, and an art demonstra- under 12. For more information about the Morse, clude family tours, curator tours, and an art demon- tion on selected dates. please visit www.morsemuseum.org. The Park Press | AUGUST 2014 CALENDAR 23
ages will be available for Community purchase in the park. AUGUST HIGHLIGHT September 4 The Orange County Retired Educators Meeting - 10:00 a.m. at College PANTRY TO Calendar Park United Methodist PLATE: A CHEF’S Church, 644 W. Princ- CHALLENGE Audubon Park Garden District Events eton St. Anyone who has worked in education 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. at Ongoing Events is invited to attend. For more information please B.B. Kings Blues Every Monday night Community Market – 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. visit www.ocrea-fl.org, or Club on International at Stardust Coffee parking lot located at 1842 E. call 407-677-0446. Drive. The event Winter Park Rd. For information call 407-590-8776. helps support JFS September 18 Pantry to Plate: First Mondays of Every Month Story Time – 10:00 to 10:15 a.m. Orlando’s efforts to A Chef’s Challenge - 7:00 to infants to 18 months, 10:20 to 10:35 a.m. toddlers, help feed families in 9:00 p.m. B.B. Kings Blues and 10:40 to 11:00 a.m. preschoolers at Leu Gardens need within Central Club on International located at 1920 N. Forest Ave. For more information Florida. Drive. The powerhouse please at 407-246-2620 or visit www.leugardens.org. lineup for Pantry to Plate August 1 - 3 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday includes three local For more info about this event: www.pantrytoplatechallenge.org. chefs, Kathleen Blake, Hari Pulapaka, and John August 5 Florida Native Plant Society Meeting – 7:00 p.m. at more information please call 407-592-7835. Harry P. Leu Gardens located at 1920 North Forest Rivers who will step up to the plate and face off in a cooking showdown. This event helps support Ave. The program features Todd Angel, the special Every Sunday Music at the Casa – This free event featur- JFS Orlando’s efforts to help feed families in need operations manager and the program is “Flora, Fauna ing professional musicians and performers is hosted within Central Florida. For more information please and Fire: Fire Ecology in Florida.” the meeting is free at Casa Feliz every Sunday from noon – 3:00 p.m. visit www.pantrytoplatechallenge.org. and open to the public. For more information call 407-628-8200 ext. 3 or visit Maitland Events www.casafeliz.us. August 18 First Day of School for Orange County Public School Maitland Events students Ongoing Events August 1 - 23 Backwards In High Heels – Ginger Rogers Every Sunday Maitland Farmers’ Market at Lake Lily comes to life in Backwards In High Heels. Performanc- August 23 Seed Swap – 9:00 a.m. to noon at Harry P. Leu es are Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m., Gardens located at 1920 N. Forest Ave. For more infor- 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Saturday and select Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m., mation please call 407-246-2620 or visit leugardens.org. Every Tuesday Preschool Stories Maitland Public Library located at 501 S. Maitland and select Wednesday, Thursday and Friday matinees Avenue. at 2:00 p.m. at the Winter Park Playhouse located at Baldwin Park, College Park 711 Orange Ave., Suite C. A special “Third Thursday” and Orlando Area Events Every Thursday Healthy Maitland Walk 6:30 a.m.; Babytime performance is August 14 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and 10:30 to -11:30 a.m. and Adventures w/Books Club 2:30 to more information call the Playhouse box office 407- Ongoing Events 4:30 p.m. at the Maitland Public Library. 645-0145 or visit www.winterparkplayhouse.org. Every Monday Smarty Pants - 10:15 a.m. Storytime for August 1 - 3 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday August 1 - 3 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday children ages birth-5 years old at the Edgewater Branch Library located at 5049 Edgewater Dr. For August 18 First Day of School for Orange County Public School August 4 Winter Park Executive Women Luncheon – 11:30 more information call 407-835-7323. students a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Winter Park Welcome Center located at 151 W. Lyman Ave. Cost: $20 for chamber Every Wednesday Belles and Beaus Dance Club has dances WinterWinter ParkPark EventsEvents members and $25 for non-members. Register online at every Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. at the www.winterpark.org. Marks Street Recreation Complex located at 99 Ongoing Events E. Marks Street. Join in for an evening of fun and Every Monday “Sit-to-Be-Fit” Chair Exercise Class – 10:15 a.m. August 4 Free Healthy Living Series Clinic – 6:00 p.m. featur- dancing to music by the Soft Touch band. Refresh- at the Winter Park Community Center. This free class ing “8 to 10 Great Exercises for Running” at Track ments are available. Singles and couples are wel- is designed for all ability levels and sponsored by Shack, located at 1104 N. Mills Ave. This event is come. Cost: $5.00 per person. For more information the City of Winter Park. For more information please free to runners of all abilities. For more information please call 407-277-7008. call 407-754-6190. please visit www.TrackShack.com
Every Thursday College Park Farmers’ Market – 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Monday - Friday “Art in Chambers” exhibit – Monday August 8 Good Morning Winter Park – 7:45 a.m. at the Win- located at 1600 Edgewater Dr. For information call through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This free ter Park Welcome Center located at 151 W. Lyman 407-999-5251. exhibit is on display at the City Hall Commission Ave. This event includes a complimentary continen- Chambers located at 401 Park Avenue South. tal breakfast and is free and open to the public. For Every Sunday Downtown Orlando Farmers’ Market – 10:00 a.m. more information please visit www.winterpark.org. to 4:00 p.m. at Lake Eola. For more information call Every Tuesday and Thursday “Hands-on Gardening” – 9:30 a.m. 407-246-3625. – noon at the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture August 14 Coffee Talk – 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. featuring Gardens. For more information regarding this free vice Mayor Steven Leary at the Winter Park Welcome Monday – Friday Each Week Seniors’ Program in College Park year-round event please call 407-647-6294. Center. For more information please visit cityofwinter- – 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the College Park Com- park.org. munity Center located at 2393 Elizabeth St. For Every Tuesday and Thursday Beginning Pilates Class – 5:15 p.m. information call 407-246-4361. at the Winter Park Community Center. For more August 14 Rollins Center for Lifelong Learning Info Session information please call 407-671-9599. – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Bush Auditorium on Rollins First Friday of Each Month The Art Stroll of Ivanhoe Village – 6:00 College campus. This is a free information session to to 9:00 p.m. on Orange Ave. between Princeton Every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday Winter Park Benefit Shop hear what classes and scholarship opportunities are and New Hampshire. – the shop is located at 140 West Lyman Avenue and is offered. Please visit: http://www.rollins.edu/map/ open from 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays, campus-map.pdf for a map of the campus, RSVP is Third Thursday of Each Month Eunice’s Healthy Cooking and and from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Donate or required to [email protected] by August 8. Baking Workshop – 10:30 a.m. at the Edgewater Branch purchase clothing, bedding, jewelry, kitchenware and Libary located at 5049 Edgewater Dr. Food samples more. Proceeds benefit various children’s programs and August 14 Popcorn Flicks – 8:00 p.m. featuring the will be provided. For more information and to regis- the local branch of Orlando Blind. For more information showing of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone ter please call 407-835-7323. please call 407-647-8276. in Central Park. For more information please visit cityofwinterpark.org. August 1 - 3 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Every Thursday Walk With A Doc – Enjoy a rejuvenating 30-minute walk with Florida Hospital physicians. This August 15 Small Business Education Series – 8:00 a.m. at August 8 Critter Encounters - 11:00 a.m. at the Orange free event is held at 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Crosby the Winter Park Welcome Center located at 151 W. County Public Library Edgewater Branch. Ages 6-12 YMCA. For more information, or to reserve your Lyman Ave. Cost: Free to chamber members and and seating is limited. For more information and to spot, please call 407-303-1700. $10 non-members. Register online at www.winter- register please call 407-835-7323. park.org. Every Tuesday (Now - July 29) Family Tours at the Morse – This August 11 Resumé Writing - 2:30 p.m. at the Orange free program includes a 45-minute guided tour August 18 First Day of School for Orange County Public School County Public Library Edgewater Branch - This ses- through several galleries and an activity to take students sion is for job-seeking adults. For more information home with all the supplies needed for a travel- please call 407-835-7323 inspired art project. For more information please visit August 21 Education Update Breakfast “Education & Economics: www.morsemuseum.org. For times and reservation The Value of Great Schools” – 7:45 a.m. at the Winter Park August 18 First Day of School for Orange County Public School please call 407-645-5311, ext. 136. Community Center located at 721 W. New England students Ave. For more information please visit www.winter- Every Wednesday Mills 50 MidWeek Group Runs – 6:00 p.m. at park.org. August 21 Women’s League Summer Bowling Fundraiser - 6:00 Track Shack located at 1104 N. Mills Ave. This event p.m. at Kings Bowl located at 825 South Internation- is free to runners of all abilities. For more information September 4 Coffee Talk – 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. featur- al Drive. Tickets to the Summer Bowling Fundraiser please visit www.TrackShack.com. ing Commissioner Sarah Sprinkel at the Winter Park are $50, and may be purchased at www.cfwl.org. Welcome Center. For more information please visit A single ticket includes one round of bowling, hors Every Saturday Winter Park Farmers’ Market – 7:00 a.m. to cityofwinterpark.org. d’oeuvres, beer and wine. 1:00 p.m. September 6 Homebuyer/Consumer Debt Counseling Workshop August 29 Movieola - Event begins at 6:30 p.m. with Every Saturday Line Dance Class – 10:00 a.m. at the Winter – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Winter Park Com- featured movie “Lego Movie”, starting at 8:00 p.m. Park Community Center. Beginners are asked to munity Center. For more information please visit at the East Lawn at Lake Eola. Food and bever- come at 9:30 a.m. to learn the basic steps. For cityofwinterpark.org. 24 NEWS The Park Press | AUGUST 2014
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