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Robert F. Stuart Hospital’s Orlando campus has been in our commu- Women’s Self-Defense Classes: nity for more than 100 years. The facility boasts 1,080 • May 7, 6-8 p.m., Dr. James R. Smith Neighborhood Center, 1723 Bruton beds, serves more than 44,000 inpatients per year, has many advanced Blvd. services and has been ranked as one of America’s best hospitals by US • May 8, 6-8 p.m., Wadeview Community Center, 2177 S. Summerlin News & World Report for many years. Orlando Health’s campus not Ave. only boasts the world-renowned Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, • May 15, 6-8 p.m., Village Walk at Lake Nona, 8524 Insular Lane Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies, and MD Anderson Can- CPR Classes cer Center, but it is also a certified Level One Trauma Center, one of only • May 23, 6-8 p.m., OPD Training Facility, 100 George DeSalvia Way eight in the entire state. It is continually designated a Trauma Program of • June 25, 6-8 p.m., OPD Training Facility Excellence here in Florida. • July 8, 6-8 p.m., OPD Training Facility To complement those facilities, our city has one of the best and most Also, from June 17- 26 is the National Night Out Teen Police Academy. well-equipped fire departments in the country. First established in 1885 The program is offered to all city high school students and is designed to after two fires devastated our downtown, the Orlando Fire Department offer a glimpse into the field of law enforcement. (OFD) now boasts 17 fire stations. OFD continues to have an ISO rating Then please join us on August 1 from 6-8:30 p.m. for the inaugural Dis- of one- something only about 60 fire departments have out of more than trict 3 National Night Out Kick-off event at Gaston Edwards Park on the 50,000 nationwide. ISO is a national standard of risk that ranges from ten shores of Lake Ivanhoe. This is a great way not only to meet your fellow to one, with one being the best. The city has 496 firefighters, all are at a residents, but also to interact with all of our first responders so that we minimum an EMT, most are paramedics. can continue to work together to keep our community safe. The mission of OFD is to have an average response time of four minutes. Finally, please consider hosting a National Night Out party on your What does that mean to you? OFD’s “code save” rate is more than 34%, block on the evening of August 6. For more information, please visit compared to an average of 2-10% in most of the country. So in short, you OPD’s informative webpage or call 407-246-3628. have a much better chance of surviving a trauma here than anywhere else. Thanks for your continued support of our Great City! I look forward to All members of our Arson/Bomb Squad are certified firefighters and seeing you around our community this summer. sworn law enforcement officers. Three are FBI-certified bomb techni- -Robert n cians. We have special teams for dive rescue, high angle rescue, trench rescue, confined space, hazardous materials operations, and disaster re- Robert F. Stuart | Commissioner, District 3, City of Orlando sponse. We also have a full-time Emergency Management Department 400 S. Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801 | 407-246-2003 | [email protected] and an Emergency Operations Center. Working with OFD, our Orlando Police Department is made up of more than 750 sworn officers and is fully accredited by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation. As you know, I don’t waste an opportunity to tout the fine work that these men and women do to keep us safe. With the past month’s events top of mind, our Orlando Police Department is urging our residents that “If You See Something, Say Some- thing.” While there is no standard definition for a suspicious person or incident, you know your neighborhood better than anyone, and if it looks out of place, please call. The city’s non-emergency number is 321-235-5300. If you can’t get through or feel the matter is more urgent, don’t ever hesitate to just call 911. Check out the public service The Park Press | May 2013 NEWS 5 Winter Park Mayor’s Message Mayor Ken Bradley Winter Park Achieves Highest Fire Protection 1. Fire alarm and communication systems: • Analysis of the efficiency and effectiveness Status In The United States – An ISO Class 1 City of the telephone system, telephone lines, Winter Park has achieved of the systems in place from secure phone lines, 9-1-1 staffing and dispatching system the nation’s highest fire pro- excellent staffing, highly-qualified and trained 2. Fire department tection status, ISO Class 1. responders to an adequate water supply, so we • Assessment of the department’s equip- For citizens and business are able to respond quickly to emergencies. This ment, personnel, level of training, pre-fire owners, this means insur- Class 1 rating not only affirms our ability to pro- planning, and geographic distribution of ance companies can now of- vide the best quality of service, but it is another fire stations Ken Bradley fer you some of the lowest way we can help save our taxpayers money,” ex- 3. Water supply system rates available for fire pro- plained Fire Chief Jim White. • Study of the condition of the water system, tection. The Insurance Services Office number and maintenance of hydrants, and (ISO) rates communities on their abil- comparison of the amount of water avail- ity to protect and respond to fires. This able to the amount of water needed to sup- achievement is due to the Winter Park press fires. Fire-Rescue Department’s (WPFD) ex- The Winter Park Fire-Rescue Department has cellent work. WPFD is now one of only been internationally accredited since 2001 by the nine agencies of approximately 1,630 in Commission on Fire Accreditation International the state, and one of 57 fire departments and the Center for Public Safety Excellence. Simi- of approximately 45,000 fire districts in lar to the agency’s international accreditation the nation that holds a Class 1 rating--the process, the ISO evaluation and rating provides highest Public Fire Protection Classifica- a useful benchmark to help the city measure the tion rating available. This achievement effectiveness of their public safety efforts and also places Winter Park in the top 0.1 percent of the ISO is an independent highlight areas for improvement. WPFD’s next United States for fire protection and safety. organization that serves reaccreditation assessment is scheduled for 2016. After evaluating the WPFD and the systems insurance companies, fire -de Congratulations to our WPFD for achieving the city has in place for all areas of fire protection partments, insurance regulators and others by the ISO Class 1 rating by continually striving for needs, the ISO assessment described WPFD as providing information about risk. ISO analyzes excellence. By keeping our city safe, the fire team “among the best.” With this Class 1 rating, com- fire data and assigns a Public Protection Classifi- helps make Winter Park one of the best places to mercial businesses, upon renewal time, should cation (PPC) that measures the quality of public live, work and play in Florida! notify their insurance companies of this upgrade. fire protection in each community it visits. PPC Sincerely, This new rating could qualify them for addition- ratings range from 1 to 10 with Class 1 represent- al insurance rate savings. ing exemplary fire protection. “The primary role of public safety officials is The ISO evaluation and PPC rating assesses Kenneth W. Bradley Mayor, to save lives and protect property. We have all three main areas of fire protection: City of Winter Park n

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Howard A. Schieferdecker more resilient. Each year, this day, as authorized by federal law, all flags cilities maintenance, grounds maintenance, and Maitland’s Fire/Rescue De- will be flown at half mast to honor those who fleet maintenance. partment responds to 2,700 medical or trauma have sacrificed their lives so that Many of the amenities that contribute to the related calls annually and transports over 1,000 we may live in a safe community. high quality of life for Maitland’s citizens are patients to local hospital emergency rooms. Each year there are over 60,000 po- due to the activities of the Public Works Depart- Each and every hour of every day, Maitland’s lice officers assaulted, resulting ment. We often “take it for granted” that we citizens and business owners benefit from in over 16,000 injuries. Since have clean water to drink, or nice parks to play the work our firefighters, emergency medi- the first recorded death in, or streets that are free from litter. It is im- cal technicians, paramedics, and our EMS in 1791, almost 20,000 portant that our community understands that director, Dr. Todd Husty, perform for our law enforcement of- these things, like many others, are only possible community. The members of the Fire/ ficers in the United through the hard work performed by our public Rescue team engage in thousands of hours States have made works personnel. This year’s theme, “Because of specialized training to enhance their life- the ultimate sacri- of Public Works,” speaks to the neverending ef- saving skills and become the best care provid- fice and been ers possible. In conjunction with EMS week, the killed in the line city and members of the Fire Department will of duty. On average, also be recognizing a special milestone with our one law enforcement officer is EMS director. Dr. Husty has been providing killed in the line of duty somewhere in the exceptional and innovative medical direction United States every 57 hours. Unfortu- for the Maitland Fire Department for the past nately, the State of Florida and the South- 25 years. His dynamic leadership has enabled east has a history of being a very danger- Maitland paramedics to provide superior qual- ous place to be a law enforcement ity emergency medical customer service to the officer. The City of Maitland is residents, businesses, and visitors of the City of not immune to this trend as each Maitland. year several of our own officers This year’s theme “EMS: One Mission One are assaulted. Maitland officers Team” reflects the idea that EMS practitioners answered over 26,000 calls for ser- (EMTs and paramedics) don’t choose this field vice last year and have a response for big salaries, comfortable working condi- time that is much faster than the tions, or 9-5 hours; they have a true calling to national average. The police are help and care for others in their hour there for us 24 hours fort of public works professionals to use of need. So, to honor the dedica- each and every day, sustainable solutions to bring their com- tion of those who provide the day- They have a to include every munities the highest possible quality of to-day lifesaving services as medi- true calling to holiday during the life within a framework of environmen- cine’s front line to the citizens and year. Our police of- tal, social, and economic responsibility. visitors of the City of Maitland, the help and care ficers are dedicated to The City of Maitland acknowledges all the city has proclaimed the week of May for others in protecting our community and en- ‘behind the scenes’ work performed by the Pub- 19 through May 25, 2013 as “Emer- suring that Maitland remains a safe lic Works Department by proclaiming the week gency Medical Services Week” and their hour of community to live, work and raise a of May 19 through May 25, 2013 as “National invites all residents to stop by Fire family. The City of Maitland is do- Public Works Week” in the city of Maitland. Station #45 on Independence Lane need. ing its part to honor those officers – By Rick Lemke, Director, Public Works or Fire Station #47 on Fennell Street, who have made the ultimate sacri- Department to meet your emergency medical providers and fice by proclaiming the week of May 12 through to tour the facilities. While you are at it, have May 18, 2013, as “National Police Week” in the your blood pressure checked for free! City of Maitland. –By Fire Chief, Kim Neisler, Maitland Fire/Rescue – By Sgt. Louis Grindle, Maitland Police Howard A. Schieferdecker Department Department Mayor, City of Maitland n

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protection and service by The Winter Park Police Department Don’t Set Yourself Up To Be A Victim! The Winter Park Police Department works less likely to be victimized in the future, con- that are left out in plain view are being stolen for all its residents and community stakehold- sider the common threads that have appeared after the suspect smashes the window. Items ers to have the safest experience possible as they in related burglary cases in the area. commonly taken are purses, small electronics live, conduct business and play in our commu- RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES: Burglars are (GPS and cell phones, laptops) and money. nity. The purpose of this notification is not to working together in groups (multiple perpetra- • Call 911 immediately should you see any- alarm you but to provide valuable information tors), canvassing specific neighborhoods thing suspicious in your area. There have regarding the increase of property crimes, in the early morning hours and tar- been several incidents where neighbors have specifically burglaries occurring to resi- geting a specific residence or group seen something out of place and have not dences throughout the Central Florida of residences. They knock on called. area, including Winter Park. Although doors to determine occupancy of • DO NOT APPROACH any vehicles or sus- property crimes are of concern at this the residence and leave the area. pects but be prepared to provide detailed time, violent crime continues to remain The same group returns a short information to the 911 operator who is col- very low in Winter Park and Winter Park re- time later and either backs into the lecting the information and sharing it in real mains one of the safest communities to reside in driveway or parks on the street in front of the time with responding officers. Helpful infor- throughout Central Florida. residence and usually makes entry in the rear mation you might be able to provide would Winter Park, and Central Florida in general, of the residence. These groups of burglars have include description of the vehicle, any license is currently experiencing daytime burglaries been known to use “look-outs.” The suspects plate numbers, number of suspects and a de- to both residences and vehicles and burglaries are usually dressed appropriately (business tailed description of their clothing and ap- continue to be a statewide concern. Recent col- attire or medical scrub type uniforms) for the pearance and direction of travel. laborations with the Seminole County Sheriff’s neighborhood in attempts to minimize others The Winter Park Police Department encour- Office have gleaned significant investigatory noticing them and deeming them “out of place.” ages everyone to secure their homes and ve- leads on current active cases. These leads have Common items being stolen are jewelry, hicles, even if you will be gone for “just a few resulted in the arrest of several individuals and high-end electronics, firearms (in some cases) minutes.” should assist in the closing of a significant num- and vehicles (keys left out for easy taking). Sus- Never leave any valuables in plain view in ber of Winter Park burglary cases. It is common pect vehicles include a blue BMW, a blue Mini your vehicle. for a multitude of cases in several jurisdictions Cooper and the use of rentals has been noted as Utilize any alarm systems and close your resi- to be solved by the arrest of one or a group of well. dence garage doors. Should you regularly store individuals. It is this diligence by investigators VEHICLE BURGLARIES: Vehicles parked at valuables in your home, consider using/getting from all over Central Florida that leads to break- playgrounds and parks, athletic fields and park- a safety deposit box or large safe that cannot be ing up these professional burglary rings and ing lots where the driver will most likely be gone easily moved. ultimately making our community safer. How- for a period of time (medical related businesses, FREE residential and commercial security ever, because we want you to be diligent and gyms, grocery stores) are being targeted. Items surveys are available by calling 407-599-3664. n

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Patients in the state of Florida will now have combination of being able to locate where in access to incisionless brain mapping that will the brain and when in the brain helps to char- precisely target irregularities due to epilepsy acterize rapid events occurring and pinpoints and other lesions. The only one in the state, the responsible areas or structures. Magnetoencephalography, or MEG, provides The MEG will also assist physicians in per- Magnetoencephalography, or MEG, will provide a personalized “roadmap” of the brain. This forming highly targeted operations and plan- patients at Florida Hospital with a personalized “roadmap” of the brain to help in the diagnosis and allows clinicians to map an individual’s brain ning the best treatment options for each pa- treatment of neurological disorders. and identify where different critical areas such tient. as sensory, motor, or language cortexes are “The MEG provides complementary infor- specifically located and how they are working mation to all the technologies we also use in since it can be slightly different for each indi- treating neurological disorders, including epi- vidual. lepsy,” said Dr. Ki Hyeong Lee, medical direc- “The MEG allows clinicians and scientists to tor of the Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy track moment-to-moment brain activity at the Center at Florida Hospital for Children. “Most millisecond time scale or better,” said Eduardo importantly for many of the patients at the Epi- M. Castillo, Ph.D., director of the MEG Pro- lepsy Center, it provides accurate three-dimen- gram at Florida Hospital. “The fact that MEG sional location of seizure focus. This tool will technology is completely safe and non-inva- give us the best picture possible prior a patient sive is particularly important for clinical eval- undergoing surgery.” uations and will be espe- The MEG program de- cially important in research veloped by Florida Hos- Eduardo M. Castillo, Ph.D., director of the MEG Program at Florida Hospital, will use the MEG to assist physicians involving special popula- pital is the first neuro-im- in gaining more detailed information about brain tions, like epileptic patients, aging program of its kind function. and young children.” in the State of Florida, The MEG is an extremely adding new capabilities 12-year-old Lauren Bell who recently underwent sensitive instrument that to their team of neurolo- brain surgery in January 2013. “We are so grateful measures very faint mag- gists, neurosurgeons and to the team at Florida Hospital for Children for ev- netic fields produced by neuroscientists. erything they did to help Lauren. This is one more electrical neuronal activity. “As a mom, I am so tool that could help families like ours and I think MEG-derived information happy to know that Flor- people will travel to come here for this.” allows physicians to gain ida Hospital now offers For more information, or to book an appoint- more detailed information this option to families,” ment, please call 407 303 KIDS (5437) or visit www. The Bell Family about brain function. Its said Leslee Bell, mom to FloridaHospitalforChildren.com/MEG. n 8 NEWS The Park Press | May 2013

Business Spotlight The Food Truck Craze! The gourmet food truck craze has taken rienced a boom just as the dustries that has been able to flour- over, with popular roving catering trucks economy started to tank. Res- ish, and there is no indication that maintaining a following by using Twitter to taurateurs who were hesitant this trend will change. In the let their fans know where they can catch their to drop serious cash on launch- past few years, the street vendor spicy fish taco or coconut cupcake fix. Fol- ing a restaurant turned to mobile industry has surged ahead be- lowing these mobile commissaries on Twit- trucks as a less expensive way to cause of new consumer demand for ter can have added bonus of letting you in on sell food in a down economy. unique and gourmet food trucks. Be- where a hot nightclub event, festival or free Prestige Food Trucks, a quality cause of this industry growth Prestige Food concert is happening, since the trucks tend to builder and designer of custom food trucks, Trucks has recently moved to a new location, follow the crowds. has recently moved locations and expanded which will allow the company to keep up The economic lull gets almost full credit its services in the central Florida market. with demand and offer additional services. for the food truck craze. Food trucks expe- Prestige Food Trucks manufactures, repairs, Besides manufacturing custom food remodels, and customizes food trucks, trail- trucks Prestige also offers a full service cen- ers, and carts. The concept behind Prestige ter where trucks can be maintained, repaired Food Trucks was first created when its own- and fully cleaned. They not only build and ers needed a quality, competitively priced refurbish food trucks they help with any food truck for their own mobile food service maintenance along the way. When food business. They recognized the need and the trucks are being maintained or not in use ever-increasing demand for mobile food the new location provides areas for storage units. Backed by engineering and custom ve- and parking of mobile cafes and food trucks. hicle building experience the team was able Prestige Food Trucks also has a custom wrap to develop a cost effective and state-of-the- service to freshen up the outside of existing art food truck offering. and new trucks. The mobile food industry has been steadi- For more information, please visit their ly taking precedence as one of the major in- website at www.prestigefoodtrucks.com. n

Foundation Awards Over $26,000 To Promote Youth Health And Fitness Track Shack Foundation’s board • Darrell Armstrong Foundation of trustees recently awarded over for Premature Babies, Inc., Or- $26,000 to 23 area schools and orga- lando, Basketball Camps nizations that provide health and • Dommerich Elementary School, fitness education and encourage Maitland, Walk N’ Roll young people to participate in a • East Orlando Track Club, Orlan- wide range of sports and fitness re- do, Track Season lated activities in Orange, Osceola • Easter Seals Florida, Winter Park, and Seminole counties. Camp Challenge These are the most recent grant • Edgewater High School, Orlan- recipients and their programs: do, Boys Basketball • Boone High School, Altamonte • Freedom High School, Orlando, Springs, Track and Field Season Boys Track and Field Team • Central Avenue Elementary • Lake Brantley High School, Al- School, Kissimmee, Physical Ed- tamonte Springs, Series of De- ucation velopmental Meets • Central Florida Gliders Track • Lake Nona High School, Orlan- Club, Inc., Altamonte Springs, do, Track and Field Season Track Season & 21st Annual • Liberty Middle School, Orlando, Track Meet Physical Education Monarch Learning Academy Children • Central Florida Police Athletic • Life Concepts, Inc., d/b/a Quest, Enjoying New PE Equipment League, Orlando, Health and Inc., Orlando, Quest Kids Thera- Wellness Field Day py Program • Monarch Learning Academy, Winter Park, Physical Education Equipment • Winter Park Day Nursery, Winter • Narcoossee Elementary School, Park, Preschool Education Pro- “Morning Mile” & Physical Edu- gram cation • The Winter Park High School • Oak Ridge High School, Orlando, Foundation, Inc., Winter Park, Track Team NJROTC Athletic Team • Orlando After School All Stars, Financial support of the local Orlando, Summer Camp Sports organizations is made possible by Expansion runners and walkers who actively WINTER PARK • Orlando Ballet, Inc., Orlando, take part in Track Shack’s local run- Adaptive Dance ning events. Race proceeds posi- • Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts, tively impact the community and Kissimmee, Running Club improve the quality of life for so SURF CAMP • South Orlando Rowing Associa- many. For more information please tion, Orlando, Fitness Equipment visit www.TrackShack.com. n

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Continued from page 1 New WWE Performance Center Opening strengthening our burgeoning entertainment production industry, the WWE Performance Center brings high-value jobs, capital investment and continued economic expansion to our area.” This recent announcement solidifies WWE’s presence in Orlando and evolves WWE’s partnership with Full Sail University. Last year, VOLVO FINANCIAL FEATURES % % % 24 to 48 49 to 66 67 to 72 0 months 1.9 months 2.2 months BUT WAIT!

Triple H and NXT talent breaking ground on the new WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Fla. THE VOLVO STORE HAS WWE and Full Sail announced a partnership that moved live tapings of WWE NXT , WWE’s weekly one-hour show that broadcasts on WWE.com and in more than 60 countries worldwide, to Full Sail A SPECIAL MARKET TEST Live, the university’s performance venue. The partnership, which created a new student scholarship fund, also allows students of the university’s entertainment-focused degree programs, including % % film, show production, digital arts and design, internet marketing 24 to 48 49 to 72 and entertainment business, to gain real-world experience along- months side WWE production staff during WWE NXT tapings. 0 months 0.9 “The WWE Performance Center and our partnership with Full Sail University are critical to the future of our company,” said Paul Contact Bill Archer, General Sales Manager, “Triple H” Levesque, the executive vice president for talent and for more details on this great offer. live events, WWE. “Orlando is now the home to the next generation of WWE superstars.” “Collaborating with WWE has elevated the education experience BUY THE NEW here at Full Sail University by creating many opportunities for our students to gain hands-on experience by being mentored by some of the best minds in the entertainment production industry,” said 2013 VOLVO S60 T5 Garry Jones, president of Full Sail University. “We are excited to welcome WWE to the neighborhood and can't wait to see what the future holds for this evolving partnership.” n

Continued from page 1 Fifth Third Bank’s Summer Of Dreams Enters Third Year Not Actual Vehicle tle brother, since its inception. Castillo is especially looking forward to the program this year, where she’ll be a junior counselor.

“Summer of Dreams was a huge help to my family,” she said. *See Dealer for Special Pricing Details. Offers not combinable with other promotions. “We normally live off food stamps, so instead of my mom having to Offers Valid through April 30th, 2013. struggle to find breakfast and lunch for us, we were able to eat both meals and get a weekend food pack. But, the best part of the camp is that every day I had a safe place to go, and I was surrounded by Serving familes and community for people who truly cared for and inspired me.” nearly 40 years. Thank you for supporting Fifth Third Bank’s Summer of Dreams is made possible by dona- Winter Park + local businesses! tions from the public and private sectors. This year, along with Fifth Third, Siemens and the City of Orlando have again stepped up to support the program. But, more sponsors are needed. 888-734-0480 “For just $186 per child for the entire 10 weeks of summer break, 1051 W. Webster Avenue you can sponsor a child to attend Summer of Dreams and allow (Across from Winter Park Village on Webster Ave) their family to receive the resources they desperately need,” said www.volvowinterpark.com Reagan Rick, president and CEO of Central and North Florida af- filiate for Fifth Third Bank. “To date, we’ve never had to turn away a child due to lack of funding. I’m challenging Central Florida to continue this generous trend and help support these students.” Donations can be dropped off at any Fifth Third Bank location in Central Florida. Checks can also be made payable to After-School All-Stars (with “Summer of Dreams” noted in the “memo” line) and mailed to that organization at 400 S. Orange Ave. Orlando, Fla. 32801.To learn more about sponsorship opportunities or how to get involved, visit www.TheSummerofDreams.com. n

Volvo_1-2PG_WPP_Apr09.indd 1 4/10/13 11:32 AM 10 NEWS The Park Press | May 2013 $2,898,135 Saved On Prescription Medicine In 2012 Available through Heart of Florida United Way, the Discount Card Saves an Average of $20 On Each Prescription

Heart of Florida United Way and the Fami- • 31% of people who had a deductible of at lyWize Community Service Partnership have least $1,000 skipped a dose or didn’t fill a pre- teamed up to make prescriptions more afford- scription because of cost. able for those without insurance or those whose “In 2013, we’d like to see every person in our medication isn’t covered by their insurance. The community who is unemployed, uninsured, free FamilyWize cards have provided needed has to buy medicine not covered by their health relief with great success, saving 49,376 people in plan or government program, or is unable to Central Florida alone more than $2,898,135 on get the medicine they need for any reason, get the cost of their medicine. However, there are a FamilyWize card from United Way,” said Rob- still many whose health is en- ert H. (Bob) Brown, president dangered because they can’t & CEO of the Heart of Florida afford their prescriptions. United Way. “We also encour- Surveys in the last two age them to see what other years by the Commonwealth services we can offer – like Fund, a private foundation food banks and pantries, utili- Barnes added that FamilyWize has the capac- that supports independent ty and housing assistance, and ity to help many more people and will be work- research on health care is- more. We know these are still ing hard to do so but the impact nationwide is sues, notes particular diffi- hard times for many people already impressive: culties for people who lost and we’re here to help.” • 5.2 million people helped insurance when they became Heart of Florida United • 5,000 additional people helped each day uninsured: Way is one of 1,000 local Unit- • $470 million saved on the cost of medications • 57% who had health ben- ed Ways that have joined the “Locally or nationwide, what’s most impor- efits through their jobs and FamilyWize Community Ser- tant is that most of the time we save people then lost their jobs became vice Partnership over the last about $20 per prescription when they use this uninsured. seven years. FamilyWize was card,” added Brown. “That’s money in their • 52% of uninsured adults recently named a Preferred pocket when they need it most to pay bills and with a chronic condition Partner by United Way World- other necessities.” skipped doses or did not fill a prescription for wide to provide opportunities for increased Average savings are almost 40% and can be their condition because of cost. awareness and collaborations nationwide. as high as 75%. FamilyWize cards can be used Even people with insurance through their “Our partnership with United Way World- at most pharmacies including all chain pharma- employer may find that cost keeps them from wide and almost 1,000 local United Ways nation- cies and groceries nationwide. taking medicine as prescribed, particularly wide gives us a national platform to help people To request a FamilyWize prescription card, those with high deductible plans. 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fiscal fitnessby John Gill The Emergency Fund One financial concept pens and move on. A couple of things to consid- couple hundred bucks set aside for this purpose that most everyone is famil- er, if money is borrowed for an emergency, the can be a good place to start while adding $50 iar with is the establishment actual cost of the event increases because of the to $100 each month until you reach your goal. of an Emergency Fund. At added interest paid over time, or if the problem The assumption when building such a fund is first glance, it’s pretty easy is covered by liquidating investments there is that you are reducing/eliminating debt. If you right? Put three months to the loss of income caused by the costs associated have a $3,000 emergency fund on your way to

John Gill six months of expenses, or is with liquidating the investments $6,000, but have $5,000 in credit it income? Once you decide plus lost investment income. card debt, you may want to pay what to save where does it go? Into checking or Regarding how much should Set aside money down a portion of the debt, say savings? Into a mutual fund or straight to the be set aside, strive for three to six to cover the $1,500 in this example, while con- mattress? Considering the economy today, does months of expenses. If you are tinuing to build the fund. it make sense to have an emergency fund? Once able to, three to six months of in- unexpected The next thing to consider is the fund reaches the goal level, what do you do come is even better since it is a where to stash the fund. Check- with it? Should it just sit there in some account? larger cushion. Of course one size curveballs that life ing, savings, and money market Can I use it if I put it back? What type of re- does not necessarily fit all. If you throws at you. accounts are great places to start turn should I expect on the money? What is an have a large family or a large num- although changes in checking ac- emergency? Also, during tough financial times ber of obligations, a larger fund count fees make savings account is this really a priority? When you take a more may be necessary. Considering more attractive. Some may pro- thorough look at the concept of the Emergency today’s times, a more practical ap- test that the interest rates are low Fund, it turns out not to be a simple situation. proach may be to set aside several on these accounts. I would argue Generally speaking it is a simple concept. months of rent or mortgage pay- that the accounts are safe and the Set aside money to cover the unexpected curve- ments coupled with a like number goal is not to generate spectacu- balls that life throws at you. What qualifies of car payments to start the fund lar returns. The account should as an emergency? Loss of employment, short and build on that. not be easily accessible, no ATM term illness, major vehicle repair, large medi- For most people, building an or debit card access. Another cal bills, major home repair, you get the point. Emergency Fund will take time, idea is to place the fund in an ac- If you were to experience an event like those but that does not mean you should count at a bank in another part of mentioned above and could just write a check not strive for it. Also, even though the city. This will require some instead of borrowing, the stress of figuring out the economy is still challenging thinking before withdrawing and how to cover the issue would be eliminated. for many, strive to set aside some- reduce the chance that the funds More importantly, you pay for it when it hap- thing for an emergency. Having a are used for non-emergencies. n

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. Winter Park Library Board Names Next Director After a months-long search, the Winter Park Public Library’s board of trustees has hired Shawn Shaffer of Elmwood Park, Illinois, to be the 16th director in the library’s 128-year history. She will take the reins starting May 14. “I am honored to join the Winter Park Public Library, and look forward to the exciting opportunities and challenges ahead,” Shaffer said. “I respect the WPPL’s innovative and hard- working staff as well as the dedicated and supportive board. We will work collabora- tively to ensure a library of excellence for the community.” The library’s board of trustees reviewed applications from across the nation and involved a search committee that included community representatives. The library board president, Daniel Butts, voiced his confidence in the process and se- lection by saying, “We spent several months Shawn Shaffer evaluating candidates from all over the country, and Shawn is the best possible choice to lead Winter Park’s library as it enters its new chapter.” Butts also said Shaffer’s decades of experience in the ever-changing library world and her role as a university-level instructor of library science will benefit the community. “I am impressed by her wealth of experience, her innovative mind- set and her proven ability to mentor and empower staff,” he said. “I believe the patrons of our library will be well served by her leadership.” Shaffer will replace the current library director, Bob Melanson, who is retiring after two and a half decades of service. “After 25 years as the director of the library, it is time to retire and let someone else have all the fun,” Melanson joked. “But seriously, I am very proud to have led a team of staff, board and other volunteers in the accomplishment of keeping this library relevant to its community in the 21st century. I can only hope the next chapter of my life is as rewarding.” For more information about the WPPL, visit www.wppl.org or call 407-623-3300.

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is a graduate of Brevard Community chairperson; Maria L. Rodriguez- Business In The Parks College and the University of Phoenix. Scott of Mt. Dora, as first vice chair- Peterson also appointed Ramy Aziz, person; Pascale Vincent of Ocoee, John M. Crossman, president of tablished to recognize organizational architectural graduate. Aziz is a recent as second vice chairperson; Richard Crossman & Company, was recently excellence in procurement, and ac- graduate of the University of Egypt. Reyes of Lake Mary, as treasurer; inducted into the Florida State Univer- knowledge agencies that meet or ex- Dr. Lauren Josephs of Orlando, as sity College of Business 2013 Hall of ceed benchmarks and best practices in Jane Dunlap Callahan, a share- secretary; and John Sanders of Win- Fame. A 1993 graduate of the FSU real the procurement profession. Winter holder of the Orlando-based law firm ter Park, as parliamentarian. Cur- estate program, Cross- Park is one of only 13 agencies to re- of Dean, Mead, Egerton, Bloodworth, rent board members include: Ray man was recognized ceive the award in the State of Florida. Capouano & Bozarth, P.A., was re- Schleichkorn of Apopka; Chas Kelly for his professional The award will be received in May by cently appointed to of Orlando; Aracely Robledo of Al- accomplishments and representatives of the city’s Purchas- the Christian Service tamonte Springs; and Adler Laboss- community contribu- ing Division at the FAPPO 46th an- Center (CSC) for Cen- iere of Sorrento. tions. At 41, he is the nual Conference and Trade Show in tral Florida’s board of John Crossman youngest College of Daytona Beach, Fla. directors. Callahan Dellecker Wilson King McKenna Business graduate to receive this hon- will serve a three-year Ruffier & Sos LLP is pleased to an- or. Since 2003 the college has honored Hash House A Go Go recently Jane Callahan term with a two-term nounce the recent hiring of William alumni who embody the qualities that celebrated their grand opening in Or- limit. Callahan has more than 25 years J. Tonelli III. Tonelli is a graduate of make it an extraordinary place to learn lando location at 5350 International of experience as a tax attorney. Cal- the Barry University and grow. Like Crossman, other Hall Drive. Conceived of Midwestern lahan received her law degree in 1987 School of Law and the of Fame inductees have excelled in roots, the concept launched in San Di- from the University of Florida Levin University of Central their careers and made significant con- ego in 2000 and now boasts seven ad- College of Law and her undergradu- Florida. He is a mem- tributions to the college. ditional outposts in Las Vegas, Reno, ate degree from Vanderbilt Univer- ber of the Florida Bar, Chicago, and at the Mohegan Sun sity in 1984. In 1988, she also earned the Orange County Kathryn P. Jones has become a Casino in Connecticut. “We couldn’t a master of laws degree in taxation William Tonelli Bar Association and partner with the law firm of Pohl & be more excited to bring our twisted from the University of Florida Levin the American Bar Association. Short, P.A. Ms. Jones practices in the Midwestern fare to this region of the College of Law. areas of corporate law and tax law. country,” said Jim Rees, chief oper- The Junior League of Greater Or- Pohl & Short, P.A. concentrates in the ating officer. “Hash House A Go Go Sand Lake Imaging is pleased to lando is proud to announce a change following areas of business law: real will be a lively gathering place play- announce the addition of Alma Van of address. Both JLGO Headquarters estate, corporate, commercial litiga- ing on the high energy and fun-loving Der Velde as a marketing account and The Bargain Box ReSale Shop tion and tax/estate planning/asset style of Central Florida, while treating executive. In her new will now be located at 2010 N. Or- protection. locals and visitors alike to inventive, role, Van Der Velde ange Ave on Ivanhoe Row. The grand farm-fresh food, presented in a style will serve as the pri- opening of the new location will be Greenberg Traurig LLP welcomes that’s all our own.” For more infor- mary liaison between held on Saturday, May 11 from 9:00 Brandon K. Hueber, who joins as an mation please visit www.hashhouse- community physi- a.m. to 11:00 a.m. This is a celebration associate in the Orlando office. Hue- agogo.com. cians and practices for the community honoring JLGO’s ber’s practice focuses on commercial Alma Van Der Velde highlighting state-of- involvement in Central Florida and its real estate matters including acquisi- Royal Oak Homes, based in Or- the-art radiology services available to partners. There will be light refresh- tions, dispositions, leasing, financing lando’s Baldwin Park, has named the community in order to generate ments, entertainment and a ribbon and development matters of hospi- Chris Urusky builder at its commu- patient referral growth and revenues cutting with local dignitaries. tality, multifamily, medical, office, nity of Brekenridge in Apopka. Ste- to both facilities. retail and senior housing properties. phen Orosz, co-president and vice Colleen Gallagher, president Hueber graduated with distinction president of finance at Royal Oak Community Health Centers, Inc. and CEO of Community Coordi- from the University of Florida Levin Homes, said Urusky has more than 10 (CHC) announced the election of of- nated Care for Children, Inc. (4C), College of Law, and holds a Bachelor years of experience in the homebuild- ficers to their board of directors for is pleased to announce that the non- of Arts degree from the University of ing industry. At the same time Orosz 2013-2014. Elected officers include: profit organization has added two Texas at Austin. said Angela Young was named war- Mercedes Fonseca of Orlando, as new members to its board of directors. ranty coordinator. She has five years Valerie Bunting, general manager of Baker Barrios Architects was the of experience in residential real estate. Disney’s Port Orleans Resort and Ja- recipient of three Golden Brick design son Kimmel, CPA, a manager in the awards at the Downtown Orlando Lauren Carmody, an Orlando liti- department of tax services at Vestal Partnership’s annual ceremony. Hon- gation attorney with Rumberger, Kirk and Wiler, joined the 4C board earlier & Caldwell, was elected as president this year. Bunting has been employed

of the Orange Coun- Mercedes Fonseca M. Rodriquez-Scott Pascale Vincent with Walt Disney World for most of ty Bar Association’s her career and is a graduate of Nova Young Lawyers Sec- Southeastern University, where she tion. She will begin her received a Bachelor of Business Ad- term in the summer of ministration (B.B.A.), and a Manage- 2014. The legal orga- ment Degree. Kimmel is a Florida Lauren Carmody nization is comprised native and a 2007 graduate of the Uni- of more than 750 attorneys practicing Richard Reyes Lauren Josephs John Sanders versity of Florida. n Baker Barrios in a variety of areas of law throughout ors included the “Aquatic Design & Central Florida. Lauren earned a ju- Engineering,” “Hannover Life Reas- ris doctor from the University of Flor- surance Company of America,” and ida Levin College of Law, and joined “Moran Kidd Attorneys at Law.” Rumberger after participating in the Baker Barrios Interior Design is the firm’s Summer Associate Program. second largest interior design studio in Central Florida. The Annual Gold- Cuhaci & Peterson Architects En- en Brick Awards, issued by the Down- gineers Planners, based in Orlando’s town Orlando Partnership, recognize Baldwin Park, has projects that positively affect the named veteran Jeff Downtown Development District and Yeager project man- contribute significantly to its quality ager. Lonnie Peterson, of life - making Downtown Orlando chairman at Cuhaci a more exciting, interesting and desir- & Peterson, said Yea- able place to live, work and play. Jeffrey Yeager ger has more than 20 years of experience in The City of Winter Park’s Pur- construction manage- chasing Division has been chosen to ment, cost estimating, receive the Award of Excellence in project scheduling, Public Procurement by the Florida development and proj- Association of Public Procurement ect control. Yeager, a Officials (FAPPO). The award was es- Ramy Aziz former U.S. Marine, The Park Press | May 2013 Garden 15

in the gardenby Stephen and Kristin Pategas A Snail’s Spiral In Bloom Florida’s summer rains often bring the telltale sil- very mucus trails of garden snails in our perennial and herb beds. Searching the soil surface, we find their small spiral shells and quickly dispose of them before they multiply and feast on our garden plants. Stephen & Kristin Pategas But have you ever stopped to ponder the pattern of the snail shell? The snail secretes calcium carbonate to build its home, increasing in size as the snail grows. The shell forms a logarithmic spiral which was first described by Descartes (1596-1650) and later by Bernoulli (1654- 1705), who called it the marvelous or miraculous spiral. This spiral has a unique mathematical property: the size of the spiral increases but its shape is unaltered with each successive curve. This spiral can be found in plants as well: the seed arrangement of a sunflower, the florets of a Romanesco broccoli and the flowers of the Vig- na caracalla or corkscrew or snail vine (a member of the Fabaceae or bean

The colorful flowers resemble The snail vine will quickly the coil of a snail’s shell cover fences and trellises

family). This native to tropical South America is a fast-growing, perennial climber to 20 to 25 feet with twining tendrils that grab any support they can reach. The three fingered (palmate) leaves are 3 to 5 inches long and light to mid-green. From mid-summer through autumn, the corkscrew vine produces hanging clusters of white to yellow flowers with pink to purple tinges. These blooms are coiled and resemble the spiral of a snail shell. They are highly fragrant reminiscent of hyacinth or wisteria blooms. The cylindrical green bean pod grows to six inches long and turns brown as the seeds inside mature. Gardeners propagate this vine with layering and cuttings, but seed germination is the most common technique. The flowers must be pollinated by ants and the seeds’ germination viability is notoriously low. However, Spira mirabilis – the marvelous or miraculous spiral once established, this vine will quickly climb and ramble to cover fences, trees, and small children if not controlled. We recommend growing this vine (root hardy in Zones 9 – 10) in full sun, with well-drained soil and regular watering. Prune as needed and remove frost damage in the spring. There is confusion between the corkscrew/snail vine (V. caracalla) and the snail vine (sometimes called Phaseolus giganteus) whose blooms are not fragrant and is very aggressive. The foliage of both is very similar so getting plants or seeds from a reliable source is critical. The safest method is to obtain seeds or cuttings from someone who is growing a corkscrew vine with a scented flower. Although there is no record he grew it at Monticello, Thomas Jeffer- son was also entranced by Vigna caracalla. In 1792 in a letter to Benjamin Hawkins he wrote “The most beautiful bean in the world is the caracalla bean which, though in England a green-house plant, will grow in the open air in Virginia and Carolina.” We think you will find it a beauty, too. n

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real estate in the parks by Scott Hillman First-Time Homebuyers Need To Act Fast As Affordable Housing Inventory Shrinks While most local home- availability of homes in the lower price ranges, buyers are taking advantage which tend to be the ones they commonly seek. of improving conditions in One of the problems with a limited inventory in the existing home market, the lower price ranges is the increased number

Scott Hillman first-time buyers are finding of investors in the market who are purchasing it more difficult to purchase homes with cash which makes them much more the home of their dreams due to a shrinking in- competitive than the typical first-time buyer. ventory of lower-priced homes. And if you are a Another contributing factor to the area’s first-time buyer, you need to be prepared to act shrinking inventory of more affordably priced fast when you do find the home you like. homes is underwater owners who currently There currently is a growing shortage of ex- owe more on their mortgage than their homes isting homes priced under $200,000 in Orange are worth which limits an owner’s ability to sell, and Seminole counties. And those priced under thus keeping more inventory off the market. Add $300,000 are getting hard to find as well. Orange to that the fact that there have been fewer afford- and Seminole counties had only a 1.68-month ably priced new homes built in the past five years you will find you are in a much more competi- inventory of homes under $300,000 as of March and first-time buyers have a limited inventory tive position in a supply constrained market by 26 which is well below the 4-6-month sup- from which to choose. However, first-time buy- working with an experienced and knowledge- ply that typically defines a market balanced ers do have a number of things going for them, able real estate agent, and getting pre-approved between buyers and sellers. The inventory of including interest rates for mortgages that are for a loan, not just pre-qualified. This speeds up homes priced under $200,000 has dropped more still at some of the lowest levels in history. the offer process and shows sellers that yours is than 35.5 percent over the past year, while the As we move through the remainder of the a viable offer. n inventory of homes priced between $200,000 year I don’t think we’re going to see a drop in the and $300,000 has dropped 18.9 percent in the demand from first-time buyers. I just think it’s Scott Hillman is president of Fannie Hillman + past 12 months. going to take a little longer for them to find their Associates, a Winter Park-based real estate While this is still a very good market for first dream home. The key for first-time home- company established in 1981, specializing in first-time buyers, the problem right now is the buyers is being prepared to act fast. By doing so the home buying and selling process.

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pop culture detours by George McGowan Roger Ebert – An Appreciation Last month, the world lost a man of unique talents, Mr. Roger Ebert. Per- Freddy Got Fingered sons of my age will certainly remember Roger as the first movie critic we “This movie doesn’t scrape the bottom of the barrel. This movie isn’t the could recognize on the street. He was noteworthy for many reasons, includ- bottom of the barrel. This movie isn’t below the bottom of the barrel. This ing that he was the first movie critic to receive the Pulitzer Prize. He and movie doesn’t deserve to be mentioned in the same sentence with barrels.” his partner, Gene Siskel, were the first critics to take their opinions from the Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen printed page to the television on their weekly show on PBS, “At the Movies.” “If you want to save yourself the ticket price, go into the kitchen, cue up a They coined the term “Two Thumbs Up” and became icons of the male choir singing the music of hell, and get a kid to start bang- movie world without making a single film. Well, Ebert did write the ing pots and pans together. Then close your eyes and use your screenplay for the camp classic “Beyond the Valley of the Dolls,” imagination.” which became a cult classic in some folks’ eyes. But he also praised the movies he loved. From The Daily Beast: Before he died, Ebert suffered from several ailments and lost his E.T.—The Extra-Terrestrial ability to eat and drink. He remained a prolific writer and encour- “This movie made my heart glad. It is filled with innocence, ager of other writers. He was one of the first celebrities I followed hope, and good cheer. It is also wickedly funny and exciting as on Twitter and he was also prolific in his opinions on any and all hell. E.T.—The Extra-Terrestrial is a movie like The Wizard of matters artistic, social, political or otherwise. Oz, that you can grow up with and grow old with, and it My personal appreciation of Mr. Ebert chiefly comes from al- won’t let you down. It tells a story about friendship and most always agreeing with his criticism. One of my many quirks is to visit love. Some people are a little baffled when they hear it the reviews of many critics after I have watched a movie. Many times, Mr. described: it’s about a relationship between a little boy Ebert would capture the essence of the film in just a few words. He was a and a creature from outer space that becomes his best wonderful writer and someone who you could easily re-read at any time friend. That makes it sound like a cross between ‘The and learn another nuance of whatever he was writing about. He obviously Thing’ and ‘National Velvet.’ It works as science fiction, loved films and filmmakers and that love poured through his writing. Let it’s sometimes as scary as a monster movie, and at the me use this space to list some quotes from him that are note- end, when the lights go up, there’s not a dry eye in the worthy for several reasons. house.” First, he was famous for some wonderful “takedowns” of ter- Toy Story rible movies. Here are some compiled by the Huffington Post: “For the kids in the audience, a movie like this will work because North it tells a fun story, contains a lot of humor, and is exciting to watch. “I hated this movie. Hated, hated, hated, hated, hated this Older viewers may be even more absorbed, because ‘Toy Story,’ the movie. Hated it. Hated every simpering stupid vacant audience- first feature made entirely by computer, achieves a three-dimen- insulting moment of it. Hated the sensibility that thought anyone sional reality and freedom of movement that is liberating and new. would like it. Hated the implied insult to the audience by its be- The more you know about how the movie was made, the more you lief that anyone would be entertained by it.” respect it.” Battlefield Earth Hoop Dreams “Battlefield Earth is like taking a bus trip with someone who has needed “A film like ‘Hoop Dreams’ is what the movies are for. It takes us, shakes a bath for a long time. It’s not merely bad; it’s unpleasant in a hostile way.” us, and makes us think in new ways about the world around us. It gives us the impression of having touched life itself. Fargo “Fargo begins with an absolutely dead-on familiarity with small-town life in the frigid winter landscape of Minnesota and North Dakota. Then it ro- tates its story through satire, comedy, suspense and violence, until it emerges as one of the best films I’ve ever seen.” “To watch it is to experience steadily mounting delight, as you realize the filmmakers have taken enormous risks, gotten away with them and made a movie that is completely original, and as familiar as an old shoe—or a rubber soled hunting boot from Land’s End, more likely.” One of the best things that Mr. Ebert created was his annual “Ebertfest” GET A of forgotten or underrated movies. He created and hosted the festival at his alma mater, the University of Illinois, every year. This year, he died just FREE weeks before the festival that carries his name. Mr. Ebert’s legacy is bound to live on. He was appreciated by too many for it to die with him. I look forward to, in some small way, to contribute to his MOBILE legacy by pointing out underrated films for those of you that read this col- umn. My first three recommendations: “Jackie Brown,” “Orlando,” and “Big Fish.” Check them out sometime and tell me if you don’t agree that they were SITE. unappreciated when they were first released and deserve to be re-watched and, I hope, more fully appreciated. n

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Fringe Today, Broadway Tomorrow – By Barbara Solomon Philharmonic Presents For those of us addicted to the TV show promises to reward us with a good voice as well “Smash,” we are grateful that two recent epi- as a funny show. “How to Succeed In sodes were about the New York Fringe. That Tragedy tomorrow, comedy tonight. Come- made it oh so clear that ours is not only the old- dy runs rampant through the Fringe theaters, as Business Without Really est, but the best in the country. With over 100 well as the beer tent. Sure to be the comedy hit shows this year the 14 days of May will be the of the Fringe is “Chamber Music,” a dark com- Trying” best ever! And so I give you a little preview edy about eight women in an insane asylum The Orlando Philhar- of some shows you will want to see, but make who think they are famous historical charac- monic Orchestra will sure you get tickets early, ‘cause some of them ters. At the other end of the spectrum is “Choc- present two fully staged will sell out! olate Thunder & White Lightening,” a take-off performances of Frank First, let’s preview the musicals. “Piranha on “Shaft,” written by the same guy who gave Loesser & Abe Burrow’s the Musical” will probably be the hit of the 2013 us “Mayor of Orange Avenue” a few years ago. Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, Fringe due to the music of Tod Kimbro and di- And as always we have the Wanzie production, “How to Succeed In Business Without Really Try- rection of Joel Warren. Another great one is “TJ this year another game show sure to have us ing. ” Performances will be Saturday, May 11 at 2 and Mr. Oaksite,” from the creative minds of laughing hysterically! p.m. and 8 p.m. at Bob Carr Performing Arts Cen- Chris Leavey and Ned Wilkinson, exploring the Two very interesting tragedies have joined tre, 401 W Livingston Street, Orlando. new skeptics movement with wonderful songs. the ranks of the Fringe this year. One, “Brutal The production will be conducted by Music Di- Joel also directs “See Rock City and Other Des- Imagination,” left me with chills. It is the story rector Christopher Wilkins, and directed by Frank tinations,” an award-winning musi- of a woman who blamed the kidnapping McClain. The staging will feature a full orches- cal about connections missed and of her sons on a black man who never extra, with 28 costumed actors, and sets positioned made at tourist destinations. isted. The other is a condensed version of downstage. Key roles include Robert Johnston as J. There seems to be a paucity of dance Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” played with inter- Pierrepont Finch, Hannah Laird as Rosemary Pilk- this year. As always, Yow Dance wows esting movement and visuals. ington, Michael Edwards as J. B. Biggley, Cameron us; this year’s show is entitled So as not to leave you on Matthews as Bud Frump, Michelle Knight as Hedy “Once Upon a Wonderland.” too serious a note, I’ll end this LaRue and Natalie Cordone as Smity. Emotions Dance also returns preview with the toe-tapping music of the “How to Succeed in Business Without Really with “dis/CONNECTED,” com- Mud Flappers Variety Hour, and Circus Arts Trying” follows wily window washer J. Pierrepont bining dance with emotional connections. showcase, featuring stunning aerial acts. Finch as he scratches his way to the top at the World Then we have the one man shows. Martin In closing, I would like to dedicate this pre- Wide Wicket Company. Guided by a self-help book Dockery, my personal favorite, returns for an- view to one of the Fringe’s staunchest support- entitled ‘How to Succeed in Business Without Real- other go at the Orlando Fringe audience. Mar- ers who recently passed away, Myron Blattner, ly Trying,” he works his way up the corporate lad- cie Schwalm brings her sense of humor to the may you be watching the Fringe from the best der from the mail room, competing with the boss’s stage in “Boogie Shoes.” Country Joe Rosier re- seat in the house. arrogant nephew, finding ways to impress the man- prises his living history of the Civil War. And Playing May 16 through May 28 at Loch Ha- agement, and finding true love along the way. Mr. Robb gives us something different with ven Park, Theatre Downtown, and The Venue. Tickets are $17-$70, available at 407-770-0071 or his performance style; you may have seen on For more information please visit www.orlan- OrlandoPhil.org. The event is sponsored by Darden the late night shows. “Happy Pink Girl Sings” gofringe.org. n Restaurants and Harriet’s Charitable Foundation. n

The Band Takes Center Stage –by Barbara Solomon THE ALL NIGHT STRUT! WRITTEN BY FRAN CHARNAS DIRECTED BY ROY ALLEN STARRING HEATHER ALEXANDER, SHAWN KILGORE, TODD MUMMERT, AND KATE ZALOUMES This is a wonderful compendium Roy Allen, well executed by all four of popular music from the 30s and performers, some a little better than 40s, written by such greats as Duke others. The diversity of the styles Ellington, Hoagy Carmichael, Frank made it constantly exciting; it was Loesser, Johnny Mercer, Cab Callo- extremely creative. The cast started way and the Gershwins. Act I ends out with a Lindy, then went on to with a World War II medley, includ- tap their way through the first act. ing “Rosie the Riveter” and “White The second act was mostly jive, with Cliffs of Dover,” a beautiful melody. a little tango and rhumba thrown in Act II shifts more to jive, featuring for good measure. “Tuxedo Junction” and “Lullaby of The Playhouse always provides Broadway.” us with lovely voices. I loved Todd’s This show really was perfect be- rendition of “A Nightingale Sang in cause of the band. The lovely art Berkeley Square.” Heather’s “I’ll Be deco set of Catherine Colangelo Seeing You” did justice to one of my featured the three piece band cen- favorite songs, and was a beauti- ter stage. Not enough is ever said in ful ending to Act I. The richness of my reviews about the band itself, so Shawn’s baritone and Kate’s charm- I’d like to feature them today. Chris ing voice rounded out the musical Leavy is incomparable on the piano, numbers. I particularly liked the and is one of the best musical direc- cute lyrics by Dorothy Fields in “A tors in Orlando. I could listen to him Fine Romance,” sung adorably by play for hours, and sometimes do; all four performers. The only thing he plays in the lobby as well before I thought was missing was some in- and after the shows, and always in- termittent narration, but that’s the cludes my grandmother’s favorite, fault of the playwright not the play- “Tea for Two.” Ned Wilkinson plays ers. This is one not to miss; they’ll a mean base. But the kudos of the have you dancing in the aisles. evening have to go to Sam Forrest Playing through May 11 at The on drums; it was a tour de force for Winter Park Playhouse, 711 Orange Sam! Avenue. For more information call The other fantastic thing about 407-645-0145 or please visit www. this show was the choreography of WinterParkPlayhouse.org. n The Park Press | May 2013 Health 19

live meaningfully by Ayesha G. Fuhr, M.A. Sometimes The Things We Can’t Change, End Up Changing

Us Instead. – Unknown Though this is exactly the creates a line in the proverbial sand that marks life every differing degree and circumstance…but al- same quote with which I began before that kind of pain versus life after. ways for very similar reasons. When all of those you last month, it seems to again As we know, grief is a long process. Things do get leave behind gather – what is it that they will say ring true... “better” and life finds a way of establish- about you? What will you have left be- Recently someone very close ing a “new normal” despite the fact that hind that touches them? How will you Ayesha G. Fuhr Consider to me lost a loved one. Though we never again have the option of return- have made the days, hours and years it wasn’t completely out of the blue, it still remained ing to the way we were. the legacy on this planet meaningful and different a shocking and disturbing reality at 3:03a.m. I suppose, in some ways, the same can from any others’? What does it mean There had been some forewarning in the way of a be said about all significant events- for that you are that you have lived? diagnosis and then some subsequent very successful better and worse. So, maybe that’s just it? Luckily there is no prescribed answer treatments… but nothing prepares you The fleeting moments of life – creating. – we get to individually and uniquely for those things that change you the most. Of course, both the triumph and the tra- define what all of these questions mean My mom passed away longer ago than vail – perhaps they are the snapshots that to each of us. But, in the face of this most recent loss, I care to acknowledge. And, though I was all sorts of we string together to make life meaning- I’d ask you to take just a few moments this month only 18 and had quite a lot of life yet in ful. These are threads that make up the and consider the legacy that you are creating. Will front of me, it was one singular event that things change fabric of our lives and the skeins in the the world, or at least your corner of it, be just a bit unequivocally changed me forever. overall tapestry. better for you having had passed this way but once? Of course, all sorts of things change us and help We resonate and become preoccupied To laugh often and much; us and help us to grow and evolve. The us to grow with grief, love and relationship because To win the respect of intelligent people and the affec- mere passage of time, life experience and, perhaps these are the only possible con- tion of children; certainly, relationships all serve to change and evolve. duits to finding meaning in our daily To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure us, but not quite as instantaneously as lives. Through the loss, the loneliness, the betrayal of false friends; losing someone you love. the freedom, the responsibility and the To appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; I think it’s fair to say that there is nothing as final connectedness of our own humanity, we find mean- To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy as death. (Perhaps that’s what makes it so difficult ing. child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to fathom, let alone accept?) As such, I’ve noticed Whether in Winter Park or on the other side of the To know even one life has breathed easier because you an almost visible world, this one desire echoes and continues within have lived. hash mark in the all of us. What is it to live a meaningful life? How This is to have succeeded. time-space contin- do we do it? What makes it work? Who decides it -Ralph Waldo Emerson uum. There is who has been what it should’ve been? I cannot confirm Be Well; Live Meaningfully. you were before the the answers to any of these questions, nor would I Till the next time, Ayesha n event… and then, want to any more than Rollo May or Viktor Frankl, there is who are but “Man’s Search for Meaning” is certainly not a Ayesha G. Fuhr, M.A. practices at 2150 Park Avenue you and will be novel concern. North, Winter Park, Fl 32789 as a Registered Mental afterwards. The It is my belief that the desire for truth, freedom Health Counselor Intern and can be reached at loss of a loved one and meaning exists every day, within every one, in [email protected] or 407.796.2959.

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Seven Steps To De-Stress Your To-Do List – By Alicia Streger Life should be ENJOYED, not stressful. We tend to pile a hundred and one tasks onto grocery shopping- can your spouse, friends, • High Priority: needs to get done TODAY (re- our plate, and wonder why we’re not making any or kids help you out? (I had to work on let- ally- that HAVE to get done today) headway! ting go of my inner control • Priority: needs to get in the next 2-3 days Not only that, but most of freak on this one!) • Low Priority: needs to finished by the end of us don’t like to ask for help • Red: Not truly im- the week and we try to get everything portant. Delete away! • Back Burner: tasks you don’t want to forget done by ourselves. 4. Delegate & outsource about but not urgent. By physically only We don’t like to show signs your Orange! If you need looking at tasks that needed to get done TO- of weakness or let anyone help….ASK for it. Assign DAY, and not EVERYTHING that I had to know that anything is wrong, tasks to these people if pos- do, it was much more manageable for me! and we get upset at ourselves sible and cross them off I actually keep my list on a Word doc on my for making mistakes. your list. computer so I don’t waste paper. I always have Sound familiar? I’m just as 5. Be realistic with how that doc minimized, so I can add and delete things guilty. long things take. I fre- as they get done. It’s also easy for me to shift Our “to-do” Lists can seem quently used to underes- things out of different priority levels as I complete insanely long. My “to-do” list My 8-page To-Do-List timate how long certain them. used to be eight pages. I got tasks would take me. By ***Every day before I go to bed, I create my Task stressed by just looking at it, and I didn’t want to being realistic about how long things will take, List for the following day. I never wake up and do ANYTHING because I was so overwhelmed. you are more likely to budget your time better wonder what to do. I always have a clear and de- If you’re struggling with an endless to-do list and get less stressed out. fined list of goals to accomplish. and can’t seem to catch up, here are a few tips that Something that really helped me was breaking It’s too easy to let your day be run by things I personally use and are incredibly helpful…. my larger tasks up into smaller parts so they seem that have to get done. Make sure you take control 1. Slow it down. BREATHE. Remember you do more manageable. of your day and schedule in the personal things NOT have to be Superman. I know that I can focus really well for about that YOU want to do. For example, I include my 2. Do your task list “Brain Dump.” Write down 45 minutes. If my brain sees a task that will take personal non-negotiables: Walk my dog on his 2 EVERYTHING that needs to get done. Doesn’t longer than 45 minutes, my brain says “WHOA mile loop, work out, 1-hour studying/reading fit- need to look pretty, just get it down on paper. NELLY,” I do NOT want to do this. ness or nutrition books. 3. Color code your list into three parts: I started breaking these larger projects into 45 7. DON’T beat yourself up if you did not com- • Green: YOU have to complete this task minute more-manageable pieces, and I had no plete a task on your list. We are always the • Orange: This task can be done by someone problem sitting down to get it done. hardest on ourselves, make sure to give your- else – is there anything on there that can be 6. Next, take your list and break it up onto four self a pat on the back for everything you DID done by OTHER people? Cleaning, laundry, DIFFERENT pieces of paper: accomplish that day. n schools School District Update Nancy Robbinson, Orange County School Board Member, District 6 A few months the Council of Chief State School of Florida will replace the and overcoming chal- ago I told you I’d Officers started the CCSS initiative Florida Comprehensive lenges as we implement write an article to encourage all states to establish a Assessment Test (FCAT) the new CCSS to ensure to update you on single set of clear educational stan- 2.0 for reading and math- a smooth transition for the Common Core dards for kindergarten through 12th ematics with the CCSS our students. Two criti- State Standards grade in English language arts and aligned Partnership for cal factors that will need (CCSS) initiative mathematics to ensure the highest Assessment of Readiness to be addressed are the implementation. quality educational opportunity for for College and Career (PARCC) as- rigor of the standards and full imple- After attending all students on a national scale in the sessment starting in the 2014 – 2015 mentation of computer based testing. Nancy Robbinson a Common Core U.S. The State of Florida is one of school year. The implementation of OCPS will continue working dili- Boot Camp confer- 45 states that have worked together national standards and assessments gently to address these and other as- ence provided by the Florida School to develop the CCSS and have ad- will allow for comparisons across pects of the change in standards and Board Association and working opted the new standards. The CCSS students, schools, districts, states and assessments to prepare our students with Orange County Public Schools provides a framework within which nations. The full implementation of for success. (OCPS) staff to educate myself on the each state and school district has the these new standards will take many More information about the CCSS new standards I am excited to share authority to choose the curriculum years to complete. OCPS has already is available at www.corestandards. some of this new information with they implement to teach the new implemented CCSS in grades K-2 org. you. standards. Also, states that have ad- and once the transition of all grade Thank you for allowing me to In the past each state has had its opted the CCSS are currently collab- levels has occurred we will finally serve our community, students and own set of educational standards; orating to develop common assess- see how our students in Florida com- teachers and feel free to contact me Florida’s standards being the Next ments that will align to the standards pare to other states. anytime with your ideas, thoughts Generation Sunshine State Stan- and may be implemented in conjunc- As with any new initiative, the and concerns for our school district. n dards. Several years ago the Na- tion with, or in lieu of, existing state district and community must work [email protected] tional Governor’s Association and assessments. For example, the State together in breaking down barriers 407-310-9194

Fannie Hillman Raises $5,200 For Winter Park H.S. Foundation Fannie Hillman + Associates and several hun- ful benefit because I and several of my staff at- improves the quality of life for us all,” said Tom dred of its clients and closest friends attending the tended Winter Park High School, as did some of Dance, president of the Winter Park High School company’s annual patio party raised over $5,200 our clients. It’s our way of giving back to a very Foundation which is trying to raise $500,000 over toward the Winter Park High School Foundation’s worthy cause in the community and one that will the next three years to update the auditorium. “Raising the Curtain” campaign to update the help make sure a very valuable asset is updated Home to the award-winning Winter Park High school’s Ann Derflinger Auditorium. and available for future generations,” said School performing arts department, the audito- The donation will serve to update lighting Scott Hillman, president of the Winter rium hosts the annual WPHS Night on Broadway, and audio equipment, address cosmetic Park residential real estate brokerage. college representatives from larger universities for concerns, and improve functionality for “We are extremely grateful to Fan- their annual visits for prospective students, and the 40-year-old, 1,100-seat auditorium nie Hillman for their support. The au- various community events. which is one of the most requested per- ditorium is an important local community To learn more about the Winter Park High formance venues in Winter Park and venue and an example of the bond that ex- School Foundation, go to the Winter Park High with Orange County public schools. ists between the school and the communi- School home page at https://www.ocps.net/lc/ “This was an especially meaning- ty. Improving the caliber of the auditorium east/hwp. n The Park Press | May 2013 Schools 21 schools

We would like to congratulate can hardly wait to don their bathing your child’s guidance counselor. Aloma Elementary Alexis Devlin for being selected as suits and get their feet wet. There’s Lastly, Glenridge would like to nothing like a refreshing dive to get thank all of the families, sponsors, Principal Dr. Drew A. Hawkins Aloma’s representative for Winter Park Kiwanis Club’s Outstanding their spirits ready for end-of-the- community partners, faculty and Our final SAC meeting for the Student Award Winner. Alexis will year testing. staff who supported our third annual 2012-2013 school year will be on be recognized for her hard work and Our local YMCA has partnered Food for Thought event at Leu Gar- Tuesday, May 7 at 8:00 a.m. We achievements at a dinner sponsored with us time and time again by pro- dens. Our IB Foundation put a tre- would like to thank our current SAC by the Winter Park Kiwanis Club. We moting our mentorship program and mendous amount of effort into plan- members for serving and appreciate appreciate their support. sponsoring after school events. It ning and organizing this event and their help through the year. Potential If you have driven by Aloma, you goes to show, when it comes to Fern we appreciate all they have done! vacancies for our SAC membership might have seen our giant carrot! Creek, you can’t just volunteer once. All proceeds benefit the IB Founda- are announced in August, followed Healthy Central Florida chose Alo- If you’d like to make a ripple, contact tion and the IB program offered at by the election of SAC members in ma Elementary as one of only eight Anna Dempsey at anna.dempsey@ Glenridge. Special thanks to Tim’s September. If you are interested in locations around the Orlando area ocps.net. Let’s make a splash. Wine Market, Amy M. Rossi & Asso- serving on SAC we would love to to have a giant carrot to bring about We welcome and encourage the ciates and the IB Foundation for their have your support. Please keep this awareness and get the kids excited involvement of parents and the com- efforts and tremendous support! in mind as we look forward in plan- about eating their veggies. We are so munity in the life of our school. To ning for the upcoming 2013-2014 excited to have the carrot and hope inquire about opportunities to be- school year, and let us know if you it stays planted at Aloma for a while. come involved, please contact the Lakemont Elementary would like to serve on the commit- As always, we appreciate your school principal at [email protected]. Principal Dr. Brenda Cunningham tee. help and your support! We are PTA will be hosting the following “Team Eagle: Every Student! Every Glenridge Middle School Submitted by Cindy Clark, CRT / events during May: Book Fair from Day!” NEHS Adviser May 3-10; Mother’s Day Cakes on Principal Heather Hilton Our young people possess skills May 9 and May 10; Family Night at and an admirable ideology we can Barducci’s at the corner of Univer- Brookshire Elementary Greetings from Glenridge Middle only know if we unleash their po- sity and Goldenrod on May 15 from Principal Dr. Marc Rummler School! We are now well into the last tential. Setting a new course on a 5:00-9:00 p.m; and Donuts for Dads quarter of the school year and are dramatic voyage of student recogni- on May 31 from 8:00-8:35 a.m. PTA The progress on the new Brook- continuing to strive for excellence in tion and involvement began with the will also hold a general meeting on shire Elementary building continues education! As we are approaching charter of our National Elementary May 9 at 6:00 p.m. prior to the mu- to move along at a rapid pace. Each the middle of the quarter, Progress Honor Society in 2010 as part of the sical program to elect the new board day brings us closer to moving in to Reports will be going home May 3. National Association of Elementary members for the 2013-2014 school this wonderful structure that could With the end of the school year ap- School Principals. Our principal, Dr. year. We would like to thank the cur- not have been possible without the proaching, we are preparing for next Cunningham, affirms the qualities rent board for all of their hard work support and passing of the half cent year’s sixth grade class! Our PTSA held in high esteem by the society: this year for our students, staff, and sales tax. Thank you to all of those will host a fifth grade tour night on responsibility, scholarship, service, school. who supported the measure. May 30th at 6:00 p.m. in the Media and leadership. The students in- We would also like to thank two Center. This is an excellent opportu- ducted in our inaugural class of 2010 organizations for allowing us to use nity for any current fifth graders who proved they were up to the challenge their facilities many times during this will be attending Glenridge next year of having an NEHS chapter at Lake- school year. Our temporary location to visit the campus and gain informa- mont Elementary. This group set the lacks adequate space for student per- tion that will help with the transition bar by maintaining a 3.5 grade point formances. Thanks to Heather Hil- to middle school. average, displaying exemplary work ton and the staff of Glenridge Middle We host a home track meet on ethic and conduct, and providing School, and the staff of Emmanuel April 17 and April 24 at 4 p.m. and service for our school and commu- Episcopal Church on East Winter the final meet of the year, Track Fest, nity. Park Road. These wonderful people will take place May 17 and 18 at The class of 2012 will conclude have helped make the students’ year Showalter Field. Best of luck, Lions! their year of service by logging more a memorable one. We are very grate- Each spring brings us to concert than 800 service hours, while achiev- ful. season, and I have no doubt this ing academic excellence. These year’s performing arts department’s students collected over $2,300 for Fern Creek Elementary events will be nothing short of phe- the Pasta for Pennies fund to help nomenal. Drama and chorus have leukemia patients. They worked in Principal Dr. Patrick Galatowitsch worked together again this year to conjunction with our office staff on We would like to congratulate create the production of “Thorough- the holiday food drive packaging Aiden Goff for being selected as With the temperature on the rise, ly Modern Millie.” Performances over 50 recyclable bags of food for Aloma’s representative for CFE Fed- it’s finally starting to feel like Florida will be May 10 and 11 in our MPR families in our community. They de- eral Credit Union’s Outstanding at Fern Creek Elementary School and starting at 7p.m. Orchestra will host livered food packets, tutored other Achievement Recognition. Aiden our reliable pals at YMCA have once their annual spring concert May 21 at students, assisted with supplying will be recognized for his hard work again swept in to save the day by 7 p.m. in the GMS MPR. The band all classrooms with science supplies, and achievements at a breakfast providing free swimming lessons to concert will be May 23 at 7 p.m. in and maintained an outside informa- sponsored by CFE Federal Credit every single one of our students from the GMS gym. The chorus will be tion bulletin board for the school. Union. We appreciate their support. first to fifth grade. Our little scholars presenting their concert May 29 at This list includes only our school 7p.m. in the WPHS auditorium. It projects! Members are actively in- is always amazing to see the musi- volved in many outside projects to cal growth of our students in just one provide service to their community. school year and I hope you can join These students understand that a us for their performances. willingness to work for the benefit Parents, please look for informa- of those in need is a commitment to tion regarding summer school and their future. summer activities through our Af- 2012 Class: Kenneth Abel, Natali ter School Zone (YMCA). Begin- Barona, Cyann Bush, Nathan Cartier, ning June 20, 2013, our campus will Ana Ciro, Ashlynn Donaldson, Karo- be open Monday through Thursday line Ettel, Alyssa Gidus, Gabrielle from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. and Guiseppi, Lindsey Hunter, Delaney closed every Friday. This shorter Kreidler, Ashleigh Lantry, Luke Leib- work week will remain in effect un- kuchler, Ashley Noll, Zachary Pav- til August 7, 2013. The school will lick, Aliyah Ramos, Sarah Rhoades, be completely closed for the week Destiny Rivera, Donovan Slack, Jacob of July 1. Information will be forth- Starling, Carly Tabares, Ryleigh Wal- coming in regards to summer school, lace, Hannah Winner, Nadlee Woods. summer assignments, and summer The officers are Evelyn Byington, activities. Summer school will again president; Mary Margaret Greer, vice take place only four days a week president; Chloe Wallace, secretary; from June 12 – July 17. Should you and Miabella English, treasurer. have any questions about the promo- The newly-inducted Class of 2013 tion/retention policy, please contact Continued on page 22 22 Schools The Park Press | May 2013

Continued on page 22 groups will participate and several includes Amelia Abel, Marlin Abel, area food trucks will be there for St. James Cathedral School Winter Park High School Christian Almaguer, Elizabeth Apel, everyone to enjoy. Speaking of food Principal Mrs. Gerri Gendall Principal Tim Smith Maxwell Aten, Nicholas Berger, trucks, each Wednesday at Lake Lily Ava Bernard, Ellyse Brimmo, Emily in Maitland the vendors will make a St. James Cathedral School was Submitted by Maureen Scanlan, Chae, Andrew Clark, Shane Cross, contribution to our performing arts transformed into the Serengeti for Assistant Principal Milan Davich, Jaden DeJesus, Ash- programs when you purchase any our third annual gala – “St. James on Valedictorians: Poised To be ley Dorsey, Keller Eberly, Benjamin food. the Wild Side.” We gathered togeth- Agents Of Change er as a loving community to celebrate Each year students anxiously with food, drink, music, and festivi- wait to learn if they will be selected ties galore to support and enhance to be among the best and the bright- our school. Planning and bringing est at Winter Park High School. Vale- this magical evening to reality truly dictorians are the highest academi- was a labor of love by many of our cally-ranked students among their creative and talented parent volun- graduating class. It is only through teers. It was also realized because of years of hurdling academic chal- the generosity of many in our larger lenges and with great perseverance community. Over 300 attended and that students achieve this goal. It is participated in the various events, a privilege to recognize the WPHS including the Wall of Wine, raffle, graduating class of 2013 Valedictori- silent and live auctions, donations, ans as they are poised to be agents and sponsorship; these and Indomi- of change. Their passion and en- Eickhoff, Maryam El Hakiem, Jonah Also coming up in May are End table Spirit all contribute to the thusiasm will carry them far. These Ettel, Sloan Hewitt, Aaron Flynn, Of Course exams for our Algebra and Gala’s success. The annual students are well equipped with Isabella Foy, Jani Gray-Mcgill, Ty- Geometry students; field trips on gala truly makes a difference the knowledge and skills as well ler Hale, Isabella Hermida, Lucas May 17, and our grade level awards in the lives of children. Funds as character and potential to truly Hoeksema, Oliver Ignatic, Isaiah ceremonies the week of May 20. primarily go towards make a difference in the world. It is Ikhine, Jasmine Lafrance, Kiah Lar- Just a reminder that our curricu- tuition assistance with great confidence that we look son, Ethan Lines, Leo Llenas, Josue lum guide for the 2013-2014 school for families to these young people with hope for Maldonado-Zelaya, Adam Maulfair, year is on our website and if you have experiencing our future. Naomi Miranda, Ellen Moody, Au- any questions about registration for financial hard- When asked how it feels to be a drey Mueller, Emma Noel, Ana Perez your student, please feel free to con- ship or personal cri- Valedictorian the students’ answers Jarquin, Larisa Popovic, Jaylin Rive- tact us. If you have questions about sis. A portion of funds were similar in that they all recog- ra, Eve Sanchez-Laskoff, Jamil Seidu, your student’s progress feel free to raised also helps with technology nized the hard work it took to accom- Jaclyn Silver, Anthony Skoczylas, contact our grade level guidance and curriculum materials for all stu- plish this goal. It was not easy and Paul Skoczylas, Alicia Sprague, Lily counselors anytime. And, remember, dents. Far beyond direct monetary the road was not short, but in the end Stride, Gabrielle Tabares, Nathaniel at Maitland Middle School we are relief, this tuition assistance pro- they all agree it was well worth it. Tilden, Dylan Vogt, Elizabeth Wat- building a bridge to the future. vides crucial consistency in the lives Trevor Byrne said, ““It’s really sat- son, Devin White, Annur Widener, of children whose worlds have been isfying because I have worked really and Elizabeth Wilson upended by events such as job loss, hard over the last four years and I’m The NEHS faculty committee Park Maitland School serious illness, and a death in the glad it paid off!” Trevor will be at- thanks Winter Park High School family or natural disasters. Head of School Cindy Moon tending Harvard in the fall. NHS student and valedictorian, Stu- This was a special evening of faith Jillian Dukes admired her sister art Smith, returning to his elemen- Mindy Kobrin, lifestyle and enter- and fellowship. The teachers, faculty, when she was named Valedictorian, tary school to honor these inductees taining expert at Meals on Heels and parents, and parishioners truly live and said, “I saw my sister accom- by providing an inspirational speech Park Maitland School class of 1983 our motto, “Come to learn and leave plish this goal, so it gave me a better during our Lakemont induction cer- graduate, participated in a special to serve.” idea of how to achieve it. There were emony. Once a Lakemont Leopard, student-led Earth Day 2013 assembly moments when it was tough, but I always a Lakemont Leopard! on April 10, 2013 to equip students pulled through and am proud of this with the tools to sustain a healthy Trinity Lutheran School accomplishment and to be attending lifestyle one playful forkful at a time. Principal Melissa Bergholt Harvard in the fall.” Maitland Middle School Kobrin emphasized the importance Some students started high school of a natural, produce-rich diet and Spring is officially here and the Principal Ronald Maxwell with an intense focus on their future, the benefits of sourcing food locally. Trinity campus is buzzing with ac- much like Vaishali Mehta who re- Hello to our Golden Hawks Fam- Kobrin’s program, “Don’t Worry, tivity! It is hard to believe that the called, “Becoming a Valedictorian is ily. April was a busy month at Mait- Eat Happy,” helps families learn to final weeks of the school year are un- a result of working towards my goal land Middle School with FCAT test- shop for fruits and vegetables in- derway but we are still in full swing. of attending a good college and I ing. Congratulations to our girls’ season and experience these natural At the beginning of April, our fourth will most likely attend Northwestern basketball team for winning the delights with fun and simple recipes graders traveled to St. Augustine to University in the fall. This accom- county basketball championship. that can be cooked together. As part experience a day in the life of Flori- plishment is very satisfying.” Track started in April and the county of April’s month-long Earth Day da’s earliest settlers and indulge in a Kelsey Gwin, an extremely mo- championship will be on May 18. festivities, Park Maitland students trip full of Florida history. Towards tivated and hard-working student The PTA will meet on May 7 at participated in a Garden-to-Table the end of April, it was our middle reflected, “I never thought that I 7:00 p.m. at the school. School tours Earth Day Art Project in which they school students who had the amaz- would make it this far. There were a began in January for those who may decorated donated ECOBAGS Pro- ing opportunity to experience the lot of bumps in the road, but all the be interested in attending Maitland duce Bags with their favorite fruits past, present and future of our coun- hard work was definitely worth it!” Middle School. Please call the school and vegetables. The class with the try when they traveled to Washing- Kelsey will be attending the Univer- to pick a date to tour the school. winning art design enjoyed a “Don’t ton D.C. sity of Florida. Congratulations go out to our stu- Worry, Eat Happy” Earth Day Bash During May we will acknowledge With hope students will con- dents in a number of areas. Our news featuring a cooking demo with Ko- the staff of Trinity Lutheran School tinue to follow in Winter Park High crew team sponsored by Ms. Farber brin featuring sweet and savory sal- for their love, compassion, and ser- School’s tradition of excellence, I will travelled to California for a national ads and smoothies. vice during Staff Appreciation Week. close with words of wisdom from competition and they won in sev- “As a Healthy 100 School with a The month will continue with golf Ling Lin, who will be attending the eral categories. The Future Problem garden that is harvested each fall and meets, flag football tournaments, the University of Florida. “If you want to Solvers team- Courtney Larson, Co- spring by our students, it’s a natural annual Sports Banquet and Volun- achieve success, you need to try your lin McCracken, Miriam Scheinblum fit to further educate students about teer Appreciation Lunch. This lunch best and persevere to the end.” and Robert Van Valkenburgh- came the value and importance of fresh recognizes and thanks the parents of VALEDICTORIANS in second place in the state competi- fruits and vegetables as part of one’s our school for spending their time Bowman, Hannah K tion. daily diet,” says Cindy Moon, the and energy on campus assisting in Byrne, Trevor Joseph The band, chorus and orchestra head of Park Maitland School. “Next classrooms, attending class field Dukes, Jillian Danielle will be holding spring concerts in year, we hope to start our own after- trips, organizing special events and Einhorn, Nathan R May. Our orchestra students will school garden club, so the ‘Don’t fundraisers, participating in campus Gwin, Kelsey Marie be traveling to Atlanta in May for a Worry, Eat Happy’ program is an workdays and all the “behind the Herod, Sarah Grace competition. expansion of our efforts and further scenes” action that continues to pro- Hwang, Mary Catherine Maitland Middle will be hold- reinforces the mind, body and spirit pel Trinity forward. On May 23, the Kennon, Aaron ing a “Spring Fling” on May 3 at the connection that occurs when we eat music department will conduct their Lin, Ling school. There will be poetry and film foods that have been grown and har- Spring Music Concert and Awards Mehta, Vaishali Devendra presentations, the performing arts vested ourselves.” Ceremony and our students will get Mignardi, Allison to show off their talents and the hard Smith, Lee Stuart Like The Park Press on Facebook! work they put in all year! 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Audubon Park Garden District Events and Rehabilitation professionals as they discuss Sculpture Gardens Located at 633 Osceola Av- Ongoing Events injury prevention and health and wellness. Space is enue. To register please call 407-647-6294 or visit limited and RSVP is required by calling 407-898-1313. www.polasek.org. Every Monday night Community Market – 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Stardust Coffee parking lot located at 1842 East May 18 4th Annual Wine Women & Shoes Every Tuesday and Thursday Hands-on Gardening – 9:30 a.m. Winter Park Rd. For information call 407-590-8776. – 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Port of Call – noon at the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture at Seaworld. This event is hosted Gardens. For more information regarding this free First Monday of Every Month To celebrate their 50th anniversary, by Second Harvest Food Bank of year-round event please call 407-647-6294. admission to Leu Gardens is free the first Monday of each month Central Florida and 100% of the during 2012. For more information please ticket proceeds go towards fighting Monday - Friday “Art in Chambers” exhibit - Mon- call 407-246-2620 or visit www.leugar- hunger. For more information please day through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 dens.org. visit www.winewomenandshoes. p.m. This free exhibit is on display at the com/orlando. City Hall Commission Chambers located First Mondays of Every Month Story Time – 10:00 at 401 Park Avenue South. to 10:15 a.m. infants to 18 months, 10:20 May 18-19 Kids Fringe – 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. daily. to 10:35 a.m. toddlers, and 10:40 to 11:00 a.m. pre- Kids Fringe is a special and separate part of the Every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday Winter Park Benefit Shop schoolers at Leu Gardens located at 1920 N. Forest Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival that’s – the shop is located at 140 West Lyman Avenue Avenue. For more information please at 407-246- targeted for kids and families! All activities take part and is open from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Tuesdays 2620 or visit www.leugardens.org. in the lakeside Sculpture Garden of the Mennello and Fridays, and from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Museum, including performances by Fringe artists, Saturdays. Donate or purchase clothing, bedding, classes, art activities and more. Admission is free to jewelry, kitchenware and more. Proceeds benefit various children’s programs and the local branch May 12 Free Admission for Moms – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 the outdoor Kids Fringe, but admission prices apply of Orlando Blind. For more information please call p.m. at Harry P. Leu Gardens located at 1920 to visit the museum. For more information please 407-647-8276. North Forest Avenue. For more information visit orlandofringe.org. call 407-246-2620 or visit www.leugardens.org. May 18 “Orange County’s Top Talent” Competition – 6:30 Every Tuesday Beginning Pilates Class – 5:15 p.m. at the to 10:30 p.m. at the Hard Rock Live at Universal Winter Park Community Center. For more informa- CityWalk. A portion of the proceeds from this event tion please call 407-671-9599. June 16 Free Admission for Dads – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. will benefit the Orange County Public Schools visual to celebrate Dads at Harry P. Leu Gardens located and performing arts programs. For more informa- Every Sunday Music at the Casa – this free event featuring at 1920 North Forest Avenue. For more information tion and tickets please visit www.foundationfo- professional musicians and performers is hosted at please call 407-246-2620 or visit www.leugardens. rocps.org. Casa Feliz every Sunday from noon – 3:00 p.m. For org. more information call 407-628-8200 ext. 3 or visit May 25-26 Kids Fringe – 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. daily. www.casafeliz.us. Baldwin Park Events Kids Fringe is a special and separate part of the Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival that’s May 6 Winter Park Executive Women – 11:30 a.m. hosted May 10 – 11 “Thoroughly Modern Millie” – 7:00 p.m. at the targeted for kids and families! All activities take part by the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce at the Multi-Purpose Room at Glenridge Middle School. in the lakeside Sculpture Garden of the Mennello Winter Park Welcome Center. For more information General admission seating is $5 per ticket at the Museum, including performances by Fringe artists, please call 407-644-8281. door. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. classes, art activities and more. Admission is free to the outdoor Kids Fringe, but admission prices apply May 7 “Florida-Smart Plants” by Stephen & Kristin May 21 Annual Spring Orchestra Concert – 7:00 p.m. at the Pategas of Hortus Oasis - 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Multi-Purpose Room at Glenridge Middle School. to visit the museum. For more information please visit orlandofringe.org. Harry P. Leu Gardens. Registration re- College Park and Orlando Area Events quired by calling 407-246-2620. June 14-16 The Golfweek Father & Son Open - This annual Ongoing Events event – which will be held at Reunion Resort & Spa Every Wednesday Belles and Beaus Dance Club has dances – gathers amateur and professional golfers alike May 9 Garden Talks with Stephen and Kristin Pategas of every Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. at the for three days of fun-filled competition and friendly Hortus Oasis - noon to 1:00 (bring lunch!) at the Marks Street Recreation Complex rivalries. Space is limited, and slots will be filled on Winter Park Public Library. This month: Gar- located at 99 E. Marks Street. a first-come, first-served basis. Visit GolfweekEvents. dening Super Hero – The Tools. Cost is $5 per Join in for an evening of fun and com for full event details and to register today. session. To register online please visit www. dancing to music by the Soft wppl.org or call 407-623-3279. Touch band. Refreshments are Maitland Events available. Singles and couples Ongoing Events are welcome. Cost: $5.00 per at Lake Lily person. For more information Every Sunday Maitland Farmers’ Market May 9 Parlor Series Celebrates Native Florida – 5:30 p.m. at please call 407-277-7008. the Casa Feliz, featuring acclaimed author and May 1 – 31 “Equines and Canines” – An exhibition of documentary filmmaker Bill Belleville. RSVP to unique pastel horse and dog images by Jo Hug- Every Thursday College Park Farmers’ Market - 5:00 to 9:00 [email protected], and a $10 admission will be gins and Lisa Flowers at the Maitland Public Library p.m. located at 1600 Edgewater Drive. For informa- collected at the door. Funding for this program was located at 501 South Maitland Ave. tion call 407-999-5251. provided through a grant from the Florida Humani- For hours and additional information ties Council with funds from the National Endow- Every Sunday Downtown Orlando Farmers’ Market – 10:00 please call 407-647-7700. ment for the Humanities. For more information a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Lake Eola. For more informa- please visit www.casafeliz.us. – a week tion call 407-246-3625. May 12 – 18 National Police Week to honor those officers who have May 9 Popcorn Flicks – 8:00 p.m. featuring “Space Jam” Monday – Friday each week Seniors’ Program in College Park made the ultimate sacrifice, as well as in Central Park at the Main Stage. - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the College Park Com- the officers dedicated to protecting munity Center located at 2393 Elizabeth Street. For our community. May 16 Business After Hours – 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. spon- information call 407-246-4361. sored by the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, May 19 – 25 National Public Works Week – a week to and hosted by CenterState Bank located at 1500 First Friday of Each Month The Art Stroll of Ivanhoe Village acknowledge the hard work performed by their Lee Road. For more information please call 407- - 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Orange Avenue between public works personnel and their neverending effort 644-8281. Princeton and New Hampshire. to bring communities the highest possible quality of life within a framework of environmental, social and May 18 Winter Park Dog Walk – 8:00 a.m. to noon at the May 4 21st Annual Chef’s Gala – 6:45 to 10:00 p.m. at economic responsibility. Cady Way Trail next to the YMCA pool. Epcot World Showplace. This event is recognized This event is hosted by the Veterinary as the region’s premier food and wine pairing May 19 – 25 Emergency Medical Services Week – the City of Emergency Clinic of Central Florida and event and is historically the largest fundraiser for the Maitland has proclaimed this week to honor those includes free microchip ID’s provided by Heart of Florida United Way. For tickets and more dedicated to provide the day-to-day lifesaving The Lost Pets Foundation. To register and information please call 407-429-2129 or visit www. services as medicine’s front line. All residents are for more information please visit www. ChefsGala.org. invited to stop by Fire Station #45 to meet your wpdogwalk.com. emergency medical providers. May 5 8th Annual Orlando VisionWalk – Registration begins May 18 Winter Park Woman’s Show – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 8:00 a.m. with walk starting at 9:00 a.m. at Cy- Winter Park Events at 419 S. Interlachen Ave. For more information press Grove Park. Proceeds benefit the Foundation Ongoing Events please call 407-740-7758. Fighting Blindness. For more information please visit Every Saturday Winter Park Farmers’ Market - www.fightblindess.org/orlandovisionwalk. May 23 Winter Park Political Update Breakfast – 7:45 a.m. 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. hosted by the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce May 6 Florida Hospital Sports Medicine Series – 6:00 p.m. at at the Rachel D. Murrah Civic Center. For more Mondays (May 6, 13 and 20) Meditation & Stretching – 11:30 information please call 407-644-8281. Track Shack. Join Florida Hospital Sports Medicine a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Albin Polasek Museum &

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