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trailed trailed Evans 53-47. The Wildcats fought back with some clutch shots shots clutch some with back fought Wildcats The 53-47. Evans

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hat’s the saying, “An idle mind is the we can’t laugh about it, what else is there! Wdevils’ playground”? Well, it may not be Sadly, the same cannot be said for the devils’ playground, but it can’t be good. For most of what I see coming across the fun, I kept a log last week tracking how much various devices that my children access. time my kids spend working on things that I I try not to be too terribly critical, but consider productive, versus things that I consider the majority of the stuff is rubbish. unproductive. Starting with 168 hours in a week Inappropriate pictures, with gestures and immediately backing out time spent on usually reserved for overpaid and school, sleep, athletics and other extracurricular spoiled rock stars or girls and boys in activities, and I’ve got one child left with a various states of undress. I have not whopping total of 13 hours per week of free time polled it, but at a glance, a lot of what had it all figured out and talked one of my friends and the other with a bit more, coming in at 19 I see seems to be used to tear each other down into placing the order on my behalf. However, hours per week. That leaves them with a mere as oppose to building each other up. I know it is this bully of a girl was so hell bent on calling her 1.85-2.7 hours a day to be the goof balls that probably a middle school thing, because I do see a out and embarrassing her in front of everyone they so enjoy being. Admittedly, we are fairly definite change in the content logged by the older, standing there, she caved and spilled the beans, scheduled in our house. However, if one of the more mature kids. So a transition of maturity and with the pointing of her finger directly at scheduled activities cancels and frees up time is noticeable. But what damage is done to the me, I knew I was in for quite a ride. That day on unexpectedly, they both get sucked into what I confidence or self image of those in the 11-14 age the bus, she attempted to torment me while I like to call the social media dead zone. group by their peers in the process? Growing up pretended not to care. To this day, all these years Don’t get me wrong, I have no problem with is hard enough without people that you consider later, it is a vivid memory for me. I wouldn’t social media, I am a fan of it myself. But I too can your friends being mean to you across a social consider myself scared for life, but a lesson get wrapped up in the various goings on of my network for the entire base of followers to see. learned for sure; mean people suck! friends without realizing that an hour has passed. I had one of my girls ask me last week if Funny thing and thanks to social media, I The upside, it enables you to keep in touch with it was the same back in my day. Besides the know exactly where my seventh-grade bully is. She people that you might otherwise not have the time obvious technological differences, I thought “friended” me and you know I thought long and or opportunity to communicate with on a regular back and recalled what I considered my least hard about accepting that friend request. Maybe it basis. I feed off of the positive messages posted favorite memory of junior high school. Hands was the length of time her friend request hung out and enjoy seeing my friends’ children as they down, and I didn’t have to think hard, it was there that motivated her, but she sent me a private grow and accomplish their goals. I share important “Sadie Hawkins” day. On this fateful day in message. She apologized for what she had done, community fundraising opportunities, local 1976, the girls were encouraged to (supposedly she said it had weighed heavy on her for all those charitable events, and the occasional chance to give secretly) gift their crush with a flower. Trouble years just as it had me. Sometimes, “I’m sorry” is a rescue pet a forever home. And I get a kick out of was that my crush was also the crush of an upper all we need to hear and neither one of us ended up some of the irony and sarcasm that presents itself classmen who just happened to be working the with the boy in the end anyway. Oh, and thanks to daily, what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger and if table where you placed your order. Of course, I social media, I for one am sure glad I didn’t! 4 NEWS The Park Press | APRIL 2014 City Commissioner’s Message Commissioner Robert F. Stuart, City of Orlando District 3 As we all try to adapt to the lic is welcome to tour the area as well time change, we can at least be as board a train car, and meet with excited about the extra evening SunRail representatives. If you haven’t daylight and the many ways we visited Downtown lately, there are also have to enjoy it in our Great City. many great restaurants in the Church I also would be remiss if I didn’t Street corridor if you want to grab lunch take this opportunity to say during your visit. Check out cityofor- how grateful I am to serve four lando.net/sunrail for more information.

Robert F. Stuart more years as the Orlando City As we think about a thriving multi- Commissioner for District 3. It modal transportation system in our city, is a privilege that I do not take lightly and I will con- one focus for all of our Central Florida tinue to do my best for the citizens of Orlando. With government entities is bicyclist and pe- that in mind, my personal thanks go to Rick Cable destrian safety. During our March 17 and The Park Press for allowing me this opportunity city council meeting, we were glad to to provide these monthly updates to the community. accept a $100,000 grant from the Flor- As I looked back on April articles from past years, ida Department of Transportation to it was interesting to note that in 2010, I shared infor- complement the efforts of our Best Foot mation from Florida Department of Transportation Forward campaign. These funds will District 5 Secretary Noranne Downs’ SunRail pre- support Orlando Police Department en- Track Shack’s website, trackshack.com. sentation. Then in 2012, I passed along information forcement activities to educate the public on safe be- Also, on Sunday, April 12th, Leu Gardens (leugar- from the mayor’s State of the City Address, which in- haviors as it relates to this issue. To learn more about dens.org) will host their annual Jazz and Blues Stroll cluded information about the SunRail groundbreak- how everyone can work together to bring awareness beginning at 7 p.m. Finally, head over to the Audu- ing ceremony. Here we are two years later, and what to pedestrian safety in our community, visit iyield- bon Park Garden District on Saturday April 26th for always seemed like a project we were talking about 4peds.org. the fourth annual KidFest. This gives kids (of all ages) in future terms is finally here! With operation offi- While we are excited for the major projects com- a chance to learn what goes into running the many cially beginning May 1st, there are many ways for ing to fruition this year, April is also just a great time different businesses in the neighborhood. Decorate you to see, tour and learn more about the trains and to enjoy all that our city has to offer. cupcakes, spin records, create art, and so much more. service leading up to that date. On April 17th, the Annual IOA Corporate 5K Visit apgardens.com for more information. One opportunity to visit a station and take a tour evening race will be taking place around Lake Eola. I appreciate all that our citizens do collectively to is to attend the mayor’s Annual State of the City Ad- This great annual event will benefit local charities help our community to flourish. Thank you for your dress on Thursday, April 10. This year’s speech is such as the Parramore Kidz Zone and the Christian continued support. being held downtown at the Church Street SunRail Service Center. For more information about how to station. Following Mayor Dyer’s remarks, the pub- sign up for this evening of fun and fitness, visit The –Robert

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Meet the artists — enjoy the art! View and Purchase New Paintings Daily Gardens and Gallery Open, Free to the Public Monday April 21 — 10 am to 5 pm Tuesday April 22 through Friday April 26 — 10 am to 6 pm Saturday April 26 —10 am to noon Special Events Monday, April 21 through Friday, April 25 Free Painting Demonstrations in the Gardens

Wednesday April 23 — 6 to 9 pm Sunset “Paint-In” at the Winter Park Racquet Club 2111 Vía Tuscany, Winter Park, FL 32789 No reservations required. Complimentary Valet.

Saturday April 26 — 6 to 9 pm “Paint Out Garden Party” – A Plein Air Celebration Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens Tickets are $50 in advance, $80 if available at the door Purchase your tickets online www.polasek.org or call (407) 647-6294

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This project is funded in part by Orange County Government through the Arts & Cultural Affairs Program. The Park Press | APRIL 2014 NEWS 5 Winter Park Mayor’s Message Mayor Ken Bradley Winter Park has been town. If you are interested in see- prominently featured on an ing other places Winter Park has international stage the past received media coverage, visit the two months. On February 2, “Media” section of our website and Winter Park “appeared” in a click on “Media Coverage.” Great Super Bowl advertisement. things are happening in Winter The city threw a parade for Park and others are noticing! returning Afghanistan sol- Ken Bradley dier Lt. Chuck Nadd—a home- Americana – Baseball town hero of Winter Park. This parade was filmed Baseball is alive and well in and shown during the Super Bowl. The one-min- Winter Park. I had the recent privi- ute advertisement ceremonially welcomed home lege of attending the Opening Day all returning veterans from wars and conflicts. Ceremonies for the Winter Park Trinity Prep alum Army Lieutenant Charles Nadd gets a hero’s welcome with a surprise parade through downtown Winter Park. The parade was organized by Budweiser. The Hundreds of citizens turned out for the parade. Babe Ruth 2014 baseball season television commercial was shown during this year’s Super Bowl game. Thus, they became “stars,” too! This parade (featured in the March was seen by over 111 million people through- Park Press). More than the ability to be a $6 million-per-year economic en- out the United States watching the football 640 children are registered to play. gine for our region. game as well as millions more worldwide. Baseball in our community is as The one-minute and five-minute versions American as apple pie. The sport is The best of America – voting for our leaders have been seen over ten million to date. We alive in Winter Park! I would like to extend congratulations to Sarah certainly are proud of the coverage this special In February, the City Commission vot- Sprinkel for being re-elected to City Commission event has received! ed unanimously to continue to explore the oppor- Seat 2. Running for public office and being in- In March, more than 4.5 million passengers of tunity to bring minor league baseball to Winter volved in a democratic process is a humbling and US Airways saw Winter Park featured prominent- Park. During this next five months, staff will delve exciting experience that is driven by our deep ly on the cover of their in-flight magazine. The deeper into the financial commitment needed to care for our city and our desire to make it a better cover story article features all the best and bright- make this happen, work towards identifying po- place. I look forward to continuing to work with est Winter Park has to offer. And this national cov- tential private partnerships, and narrow down the Commissioner Sprinkel as we make policy deci- erage wasn’t limited to US Airways. Forbes Maga- best location for a minor league baseball stadium. sions with our residents, commission and staff, zine and the USA Today also featured Winter Park The four sites being considered are: all in effort to make Winter Park the best city to as a great escape from the traditional theme park 1. Ravaudage live, work and play in Florida –and maybe in the vacations. 2. VoTech site entire United States. These types of advertisements and articles fea- 3. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park ture the best and brightest of our hometown. For 4. Harper Shepherd Field a few minutes and in front of millions of eyes, we I look forward to receiving updates from staff truly have been recognized as America’s Home- as they explore this potential opportunity that has Kenneth Bradley, Mayor

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Maitland Mayor’s Message Mayor Howard A. Schieferdecker More than 50 versions of the people attended Cit y’s Stormwa- Maitland’s annual ter Lake Man- Volunteer Appre- agement Plan. ciation Celebra- The second tion event taking award, the May- place at the Mai- or’s Community tland City Hall Award, honors

Howard A. Schieferdecker Chambers on individuals who Tuesday, Feb. 11. are non-city The yearly event, one of my personal board mem- favorites, celebrates volunteers serving bers, for giving on the City of Maitland’s boards. We countless hours are very appreciative of our volunteers of their time for who devote countless hours of service the betterment of to the City of Maitland. Without the Maitland. Renee unwavering commitment of the vol- Stein Charlan unteer members of our city boards, we and Butch Charlan were recognized Above, Mayor Howard Schieferdecker presents Renee Stein Charlan and Butch Charlan with the Mayor’s would not be able to achieve the goals for their dedication and commitment Community Award. of our city. to the City of Maitland through years Three individuals were recognized of involvement with the Maitland Civ- city’s volunteer boards. If you for their service to the Maitland com- ic Center, the Performing Arts of Mai- are interested in serving and munity. Marc P. Walch received the tland, the Art and History Museum- helping to shape our city’s fu- 2013 Volunteer of the Year Award for Maitland, and the Maitland Woman’s ture, please contact the City his 11-year service to the Lakes Advi- Club. Additionally, they have opened Clerk at (407) 539-6219. sory Board. During his time as chair- their home on numerous occasions to man and vice chairman of the board, the community as a venue for events he has been closely involved with nu- and receptions, including hosting At right, Mayor Howard Schieferdecker merous projects improving Lake Mai- holiday dinners for Maitland’s first re- presents Marc Walch with the 2013 tland, Lake Eulalia, and Lake Nina. sponders and their families. Volunteer of the Year Award. He likewise actively participated in Any Maitland resident is welcome the development of the 2006 and 2011 and encouraged to serve on any of the

County Commissioner’s Message Commissioner Ted B. Edwards, Orange County, District 5

In February, I using false identities. A similar situ- to further defraud their victims. er the likelihood of being targeted in- had two experi- ation occurred near a friend’s home Identity theft can affect anyone. creased as family income increased. ences with iden- in South Orlando. Sheriff’s deputies After my father’s death in December Households with an income of over tity thieves squat- raided the home in question and col- 2011, an identity thief filed a fraudu- $75,000 per year were over twice as ting in vacant lected evidence about an identity theft lent tax return shortly thereafter and likely to be targeted as those making homes in quiet ring. However, the identity thieves obtained a fraudulent tax refund cre- between $35,000 and $49,999. neighborhoods to fled before the raid occurred. ating an IRS morass for my family. Your vigilance is crucial to detect- perpetrate their Identity theft is an increasing prob- These crimes cost families over $13 ing and catching identity thieves. Stay

Ted B. Edwards crimes. One was lem for citizens across America. Iden- billion that year. Over 60 percent of on the lookout to prevent your family the house directly tity theft is a blanket term for three all identity theft cases involved the from being targeted. Be sure to regu- behind my home. Thanks to very vig- types of crimes: unauthorized use or use of an existing credit card or mis- larly check your credit report to en- ilant neighbors and a proactive Win- attempted use of an existing account, use of personal information by crimi- sure that your account information is ter Park Police Department, two iden- unauthorized use or attempted use of nals. Certain groups are also more at not being misused. Secure your fam- tity thieves were arrested at the home personal information to open a new risk of falling prey to identity theft. ily’s financial records so they cannot that had been in foreclosure and was account, or misuse of personal infor- Households headed by 12-17 year- be stolen or copied. Limit what you listed for sale. The identity thieves mation for other fraudulent purposes. olds were most likely to be victim- carry in your wallet or purse. Leave used fraudulently obtained personal Often criminals will use several of ized, with the chance of victimization unnecessary documents and credit information to apply for credit cards these types of identity theft together decreasing as age increased. Howev- cards at home. Shred receipts, credit Continued on page 7

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It’s spring including a letter from Ethan’s Hos- the work place. These changes will time, which pice, his family applied for a test undoubtedly attract more businesses usually means waiver from the Department of Ed- to Florida. the flowers are ucation. It was eventually approved Also, Senator David Simmons blooming (al- but sadly, Ethan died the following and I hope to further protect vic- Karen Castor Dentel, PhD lergies are back!) day. There are so many more fami- tims of domestic violence. Our bills and spring break trips are being lies like the Rediskes; loving par- would keep the victims’ new home planned. But for me, spring means ents whose kids have complicated and work addresses out of court Legislative Session. March and April physical and cognitive disabilities, documents, giving them an added are busy times in Tallahassee as all forced to take exams which are often layer of protection from their abus- of the Representatives and Senators developmentally inappropriate and ers. We are glad to carry these leg- view online at thefloridachannel. formally convene in hopes of im- sometimes even physically painful. islative priorities together, proving org. You can watch committee meet- proving the lives of all Floridians. I hope to offer them better options. that safety is not a partisan issue. ings and discussions on the House I’m looking forward to this session Some other bills I’ve co-sponsored And finally, my prenatal care floor. To follow the progress of my and want to tell you about a few of affect the workplace. My Social Me- bill offers prenatal care services for bills as well as any others that are the bills I have sponsored. dia bill prevents employers from re- women who currently aren’t eligible of interest to you, go to myflori- As a school teacher and mom, questing Facebook and Twitter pass- under state guidelines, giving their dahouse.gov. Let me know your I am especially proud of my bill words from potential employees as newborns the absolute best start for thoughts. I may be reached at Karen. named for Ethan Rediske. You may a requirement of their employment. a healthy life. [email protected]. remember the tragic story of this Also, I support the Competitive I’m hoping for a very productive 11-year-old boy who was receiv- Workforce Act which extends equal Legislative Session and am honored ing Hospice care, yet still required benefits, as well as the Helen Gordon to represent you. If you would like to take the state standardized test. Davis Fair Pay Act which prohibits to keep up with what’s happening, Karen Castor Dentel, PhD Through painstaking paperwork, gender-based pay discrimination in tune in to the Sunshine Network or Florida House of Representatives

Continued from page 1 offers, bank statements, and pre- bills for other people, or stop receiv- three major credit reporting compa- theft or any other issue affecting Or- scription labels instead of throwing ing your bills or monthly statements nies. If you notice strangers looking ange County. We can be reached at them away. Identity thieves may look in your mail, your personal informa- through your mail or going through 407-836-7350 or by email at district5@ through your trash to discover your tion may have been compromised. your garbage, alert local law enforce- ocfl.net. personal information. Immediately notify your bank and ment immediately. If you notice unexplained with- any other businesses associated with I hope you will follow these tips drawals from your bank account, un- your compromised accounts. You can to keep your identity safe. As always, Ted Edwards familiar charges to your credit cards, also place an initial fraud alert on your my staff and I are available to answer Orange County Commissioner receive debt collection calls or medical credit report by contacting each of the questions you may have on identity District 5 8 NEWS The Park Press | APRIL 2014

Continued from page 1 Plein air, a French term meaning “in the open air,” describes artworks painted outdoors with the subject directly in view, rather than being created in a studio. Plein air artists capture the spirit and essence of a landscape or subject by incorporating natural light, color and movement into their works.

Winter Park Paint Out 2014 Schedule of Events Gallery and Gardens Open Daily Open House – free to the Public All Week Sunday April 20 through Saturday April 26 Sunday, April 20: “Artful Easter Celebration” from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Monday, April 21: through Friday, April 25 10:00 a.m.to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 22: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Above, artist Steven Jones paints “in the open air.” Other Special Events Saturday, April 26: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Artists paint in the Polasek’s sculpture gardens An Artful Easter! capture a beautiful Florida sunset. Cuisine and and at other locations throughout Winter Park and Sunday, April 20: 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. cocktails available in the Club House. The Winter Orlando. Works will be on display and for sale Not sure how to spend your Easter afternoon once Park Racquet Club is located at 2111 Via Tuscany, as soon as they are completed and dropped off at church is over and the brunch dust has settled? Winter Park, Florida 32789. This is a public event, the museum’s wet room. All artwork may also be Grab your entire family and head to The Polasek everyone is welcome! viewed virtually in “real time” online as they are for an Artful Easter Celebration in the spring created at www.winterparkpaintout.org. gardens. On the first day of the 2014 Winter Park Artists and Patrons Private Reception Paint Out, watch as the 25 selected plein air artists Thursday, April 24: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free Painting Demonstrations capture the people, gardens, color, and excitement The Polasek board of trustees hosts a private Monday, April 21: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon of the afternoon before your eyes. It is possible event evening meal for Sponsors, Patrons, Hosts, Oil Painting Demonstration with Hai-Ou Hou that you may find yourself the subject of a work and the artists. Located at the historic Woman’s “Expressivism 101” of art! Sunday kicks off an entire free week of Club of Winter Park, this mid-week repast is a admission at The Polasek. unique opportunity to talk to the artists about Tuesday, April 22: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon their work. Directly following the event, artists Oil Painting Demonstration with Tom Bradshaw Paint Out Welcome Reception are welcome to step outside the Club House “Capturing Strong Color with a Limited Pallet” (Artists, Hosts, Patrons, Sponsors) and onto vibrant Park Ave at night for informal Tuesday, April 22: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, April 21: 5:30 to 8 p.m. nocturne painting. The Woman’s Club is located Oil Painting Demonstration with Steve Andrews Help welcome this year’s artists during a private, at 419 S Interlachen Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789, “Painting Mood in Plein Air” catered event at the Polasek Museum. This is an two blocks from Park Avenue’s nighttime Wednesday, April 23: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon opportunity to meet and talk to artists about their atmosphere. You just might want to stay up late to Watercolor Painting Demonstration with work and their plans for the upcoming event. watch! Please contact the Polasek Museum at (407) Catherine Hillis Please contact the Polasek Museum at (407) 647- 647-6294 for more information about becoming a “Simplifying a Complex Scene” 6294 for more information about becoming a Paint Paint Out Patron or Sponsor. Out Patron or Sponsor. Thursday, April 24: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon Paint Out Garden Party Oil Painting Demonstration with Natalia Andreeva Sunset “Paint In” Saturday, April 26: 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. “Color in Shadows” Wednesday, April 23: 6 to 9 p.m. The Garden Party is a special night “en plein Friday, April 25: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon The public is invited to come by as the Paint Out air” at The Polasek Museum and the gardens at Oil Painting Demonstration with Bill Farnsworth artists gather on the shore of Lake Maitland, at twilight. Celebrating the masterful works of the “Figures in a Landscape” the Winter Park Racquet Club. There they will Paint Out artists as the 2014 Winter Park Paint Out comes to a close. Meet the artists from this 2014 Winter Park Paint Out Participating Artists year’s event and see the entire exhibition of over Natalia Andreeva, Tallahassee, FL Thomas Bradshaw, Smithfield, VA Bill Farnsworth, Venice, FL Morgan Samuel Price, 400 works of art, while enjoying great food and Orlando, FL Steve Andrews, Tallahassee, FL Hiu Lai Chong, Rockville, MD Robert Frank, Tripp City, OH company. A shuttle will usher guests to and from, Jeff Ripple, Micanopy, FL Linda Apriletti, Miami Springs, FL Matthew Cornell, Orlando, FL John Guernsey, Marietta, GA providing free event parking. Tickets are $50 Gary Rupp, Winter Park, FL in advance and $80 if available at the door. VIP Irina Kovnacka Ashcraft, Kathleen Denis, Tavernier, FL Catherine Hillis, Round Hill, VA Reception exclusive preview begins at 5 p.m. for Winter Springs, FL Charles Dickinson, Hai-Ou Hou, Stevensville, MD Don Sondag, Maitland, FL Sponsors and Patrons. Tickets will be available Stephen Bach, Orlando, FL St. Augustine, FL Shelia Thornton, Venice, FL Stewart Jones, Orlando, FL online www.polasek.org, or call the Museum at Stacy Barter, Winter Park, FL Elisabeth Ferber, Orlando, FL Richard Lundgren, Jacksonville, FL Cory Wright, Apollo Beach, FL (407) 647-6294. The Park Press | APRIL 2014 NEWS 9 Orange County Mayor’s Message Mayor Teresa Jacobs

Greetings, of this commuter rail transit project As we en- is a testament to Orange County’s ter the Year of strong relationships with our trans- Transforma- portation partners, the business tion, we con- community and the many citizens tinue to culti- who continue to support this trans- vate our efforts formational project in Central Flor- to make our ida. I encourage you to learn more

Mayor Jacobs region the best about the success of our transpor- place in the tation projects in my 2013 Year in world to live, learn, work and raise Review released earlier this year. a family through our Sustainabil- As many of you know, my top are ity Plan, known as “Our Home for priority as mayor is to continue Life.” on our path of transformation and The historic grand opening of sustainability during the coming Orange County’s new SunRail years. I will share more about our train station at the City of Winter successes during my annual State The Center for Reproductive Park this month is the perfect ex- of the County address in June. Medicine is committed to helping ample of our local, state and fed- Already, the region’s robust build families - combining eral partners planting the seeds to Modeling, Simulation and Training uncompromising clinical bring a monumental transportation (MS&T) sector and our strong life excellence with the most project to our region, creating thou- science and tech industries have sands of jobs and billions of dollars made a profound impact on the cre- compassionate care. in economic benefit, not only in ation of high-wage and high-value Orange County, but also Central jobs in Central Florida. The Army, Florida. I joined Congressman John Navy, Marines and Air Force, are Mica and Winter Park Mayor Ken at the core of our simulation and Bradley at the event, and spoke training industry, contributing about how this extraordinary high nearly $5 billion to Florida’s gross capacity transportation system will state product, nearly 30,000 high- transform our region and help to tech jobs, with salaries averaging sustain economic prosperity to our $70,000 per year. When combined, region. with indirect and induced jobs, In preparation for the trans- the industry employs more than formation of Amtrak’s 60,000 citizens who call Winter Park Station our region home. to a multi-modal Lake Nona SunRail station, Medical City you can beginning in and our life 2008, a number science sector be confident of community also plays an visioning significant that our caring charrettes role in the were held develop- staff will help you to gener- ment of ate ideas for our econo- along the way. a design that my creating would be re- nearly 30,000 flective of Winter Park’s jobs with $2.8 billion • The leading IVF and Infertility Center in well-known hometown feel in annual wages, generating Orlando and Central Florida since 1985. and iconic old world charm. Hap- $460 million in annual tax revenue pily, the new train station incorpo- and spurring $7.6 billion in annual • CRM has three conveniently located offices rates that feel and brings the com- economic activity for the region. throughout Central Florida. munity’s vision to life. The station, I am proud to report that our located at 148 W. Morse Blvd., will diverse industries, economic de- • From low cost options to highly complex serve both Amtrak and SunRail pas- velopment collaboration, inno- procedures, CRM can offer you a variety of sengers and will improve roadways vative technologies and medical fertility solutions to fit your need and budget. and our opportunities for smart- breakthroughs in Orange County managed growth. have placed our region in the na- SunRail is funded and sup- tional spotlight again! Citing the ported by the Florida Department region’s median average salary The Physicians and Clinical Staff of of Transportation, in cooperation and a 5.76 percent unemployment CRM are proud to announce the newest with the federal government and rate, Orange County’s City of Or- member to the clinical team - Celso P. Silva, Orange, Seminole, Volusia and lando ranked No. 9 on Forbes’ 2014 M.d., a nationally known board Certified Osceola counties and the City of Or- list of the fastest-growing cities in Reproductive endocrinologist, who is also lando. SunRail will run along a 61- the U.S. As of December 2013, the fluent in Spanish and Portuguese. mile stretch of existing rail freight unemployment rate for Orange tracks in the four-county area. For County is 5.4 percent. more information, including the I thank you for your continued just-published SunRail schedules, support and for staying connected www.ivforlando.com please visit http://www.sunrail. with your government. com/ or http://www.orlandoedc. com/Data-Center/Transporta- Sincerely, 407.740.0909 ORlandO • CelebRaTIOn • l ake MaRy tion/rail.shtml. Teresa Jacobs The long-term economic impact Orange County Mayor 10 nNEWSews The Park Press | APRIL 2014 Winter Park Health Foundation Celebrates 20th Anniversary

More than 100 past and pres- would be a unique and appropriate ent Winter Park Health Foundation way to do so.” (WPHF) trustees, and leaders from In honor of the anniversary, WPHF major WPHF community partners, also premiered a new logo and a new gathered last month at The Alfond website that reflects the WPHF an- Inn in Winter Park to celebrate the niversary theme:Inspiring Healthy Foundation’s 20th anniversary and Communities. The website—www. to hear Mayor Ken Bradley pro- wphf.org—is designed to inspire and claim March 1 as Winter Park Health empower visitors to join the founda- Foundation 20th Anniversary Day. tion in its work to create a healthy Patricia Maddox, WPHF presi- community. The foundation will also dent & CEO, also used the 20th An- have an increased presence on social niversary celebration to announce media platforms including Facebook, WPHF was awarding a total of YouTube, Twitter and Pinterest to Mayor Howard Schieferdecker of Maitland; Lisa Portelli,WPHF program director; Mayor Ken Bradley of Winter $20,000 in grants to local nonprof- Park; Jill Hamilton Buss,exec. director of Healthy Central Florida; and Mayor Bruce Mount ofEatonville. reach even more readers and view- it organizations to help boost the ers.In addition, the WPHF recently health of the community. But, in a 20 non-profits selected to benefit “We thought long and hard about launched an e-newsletter to commu- unique twist, she told guests they from this unique grant in commemo- how to properly honor our valued nity leaders, stakeholders, partners were getting the chance to decide ration of the Foundation’s 20th Anni- trustees—old and new—who have and anyone interested in keeping up how the funds would be disbursed. versary. To “spend” the gift card, the given so much to the community,” with foundation news, activities and Each invitee received a $200 user goes online to a special registry explained Ms. Maddox. “We decided other information of interest. “grant gift card” to use in designat- to designate which organizations providing them with gifts they could For additional information please ing contributions to one or more of they would like to receive the funds. then share with the community visit www.wphf.org.

Mayor Bradley presents proclamation to Patty Maddox (president & CEO of WPHF) and George Herbst Dave Stanley (principal of the WPHS Ninth Grade Center and WPHF trustee), Debbie Watson (WPHF vice (chairman of the WPHF board of trustees) president) and Toni Jennings (WPHF trustee)

Thank You for Your Support!

It is my honor to continue serving the citizens of District 3 and the Great City of Orlando for four more years. As I have during my last two terms as your city commissioner, I will continue to support public safety and smart growth for our neighborhoods. With your help, our city has weathered very difficult economic times. As we look toward a more prosperous future, I’m confident in all we can accomplish together.

As you have heard me say at almost every community meeting, “I’m humbled to serve the citizens of Orlando and District 3. It’s a privilege I don’t take lightly and one that I accept with great humility.”

THANK YOU…for your confidence and support!

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Dear Diamond Dawgs Fans, fellow Florida League employees, Joe Bellini. I am lucky to be baseball at Hello, my name is Mitchell Ad- and interns! able to say that I have had the our games, ams and I am honored to be the We have a fantastic coaching staff privilege of working with all of so be sure to new general manager of the Winter led by head coach Kevin Davidson. them and look forward to doing come on out. Park Diamond Dawgs. I first broke “KD” is returning for his fourth sea- so again this summer. They are tru- KD and I are into the Florida Collegiate Sum- son as head coach of the Dawgs. His ly top-notch people and coaches, I very excited for mer League back in the summer of first three seasons have been filled can’t say that enough. Also, I am the 2014 season 2011 as the team journalism intern. with a ton of success, fielding teams pleased to announce that former and look forward Now, I am a recent graduate of the that have been consistently ranked MLB player and manager, Davey to defending our title. University of Central Florida and in the Perfect Game Top 25 College Johnson, will be on the staff this sea- Join us for our home opener on June am thrilled to be back in the league Summer Rankings. Some of the best son! Welcome back to the Florida 4. Come fall in love with the Dawgs for a second year, delivering the players in the league suit up for the League, Davey, and welcome aboard the way I did when I first got my start front office game plan for the Dia- Dawgs, including twelve players the Diamond Dawgs! with the team. Please feel free to con- mond Dawgs. Before I continue, I drafted into Major League Baseball, There are many ways for our tact me. I would love to meet you, would like to sincerely thank Flor- thirty-one Florida League All-Stars, fans, and the community as a whole, hear your thoughts, and hope to see ida League president Rob Sitz and three Florida League CY Young to get involved with the team. We you out at Alfond Stadium this sum- head coach Kevin Davidson for giv- award winners, and two Florida are always looking for sponsors, mer. Thanks again for your support! ing me this opportunity. In the first League MVPs. Last year the Dawgs host families to help house play- Go Dawgs! decade of Florida League play, the brought home the Florida League ers, team meals for players after the Dawgs have always compiled one championship, the third overall in games, and members for our team Respectfully, of the most talented teams in the team history and KD’s first title as advisory board. Every little bit will league year in and year out. I hope head coach. KD will be supported help the team succeed. You can ex- Mitchell Adams to make this the best year yet for our by assistant coaches Scott Hilinski, pect to have fun, family entertain- GM-Winter Park Diamond Dawgs fans, community, coaches, players, Kevin Gallaher, Matt Allegra, and ment and see exciting, winning [email protected] The Brookshire Bash Was A Smash! Get Involved By Volunteering In January 2014, the Brook- for the local elementary school On A Winter Park City Board shire Elementary Fund held their fund. Proceeds will be used to pur- annual Silent and Live Auction chase interactive student response If you are interested in learning more about city government, one of fund raiser, dubbed “The Brook- systems in order to fully utilize the best opportunities to do this is by becoming a city board member. shire Bash.” The theme this year Smartboards already installed in Depending on your area of interest, background and experience, Winter was “The Year of the Bulldog.” their newly-built classrooms. Park may have the perfect board for you. The city relies on the recommen- Attendees reveled in the theme- This fundraiser would not have dations of its boards as it makes major decisions that impact the quality decorated Winter Park University been so successful without the assis- of life for its residents. Club, while enjoying Asian fare tance of Platinum sponsors, Orlan- Each year the mayor reviews the applications, and in May the mayor and bidding on hundreds of items do Kia and the Alexander Financial presents his slate of board appointments for the city commission’s con- donated by generous businesses Group; as well as Gold Sponsors, sideration and confirmation. Currently, there are positions open for the and individuals in the community. the Gardner Family, Averett War- following boards: This event netted nearly $30,000 mus Durkee, and AccuAir. • Board of Adjustment • Parks & Recreation • Code Enforcement Board Advisory Board • Community Redevelopment • Pedestrian & Bicycle Advisory Board Advisory Board Stamp Out Hunger! • Ethics Advisory Board • Tree Preservation Board Nation’s Largest Food Drive • Keep Winter Park Beautiful & • Utilities Advisory Board st Celebrates Its 22 Anniversary Sustainable Advisory Board • Winter Park Police Officers’ While Helping Millions of • Lakes & Waterways Pension Board Americans advisory Board On Saturday, May 10, 2014, Central If you are interested in volunteering to serve on a city board, please Florida letter carriers will take fill out the Board Application Form found online at cityofwinterpark.org part in the 21st annual Stamp and click on Government > Boards. Applications must be submitted by Out Hunger food drive, which Friday, April 18. will take place across America. This food drive occurs during an important time of the year when most school programs are about to close for the summer, leaving millions of children to find alternative sources of nutrition. Last year more than 74 million It’s Time for your Air Conditioner Check Up! pounds of food was collected A/C Check-ups save you money by lowering nationally, feeding an estimated 30 your power bill & prolonging the life of your unit. million people. Over the course of its 21-year history, the drive has collected well over one billion pounds of Comprehensive 12 point tune up* HURRY - offer food, thanks to a postal service universal delivery network that spans the only $79.00 expires April 30th. entire nation, including Puerto Rico, Guam and U.S. Virgin Islands. Ask about our maintenance agreement & SAVE even more! 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Lic # CAC1814569 • www.browniesairservice.com 12 news The Park Press | APRIL 2014 Edgewater High School 2014 Hall Of Fame Class

The Edgewater High School Foundation announces nine distinguished individuals to be inducted as the third class of The Edgewater High School Hall of Fame on April 12, 2014. The Hall of Fame was established in 2010 by the Edgewater High School Foundation to honor EHS alumni and supporters who have appearances in TV shows such as “The Cosby founded NeJame Law in 1995, continuing to collect accomplished excellence in high school and who Show,” “As The World Turns,” and “All My headlines with his work on high-profile criminal have distinguished themselves through virtue Children.” and civil cases. In 2010 Mark and his wife, Josie and integrity in at least one of six categories: Arts, NeJame, launched a not-for-profit organization, Academics, Athletics, Professional, Community • Roy Anderson “Chip” Lilley (Class of 1976) Runway to Hope, and have raised millions for and Eagle Spirit. (deceased) – Lilley was one of the founding pediatric cancer research and assistance. The 2014 honorees are: partners of CNL Commercial Real Estate in Orlando after many years of employment with • Scott George (Class of 1979) - Scott is the senior • Bob Dolce – (deceased); A former Edgewater Trammell Crow Co. and Flagler Development Co. pastor of Pinecastle United Methodist Church in High School athletic director, coach and teacher at Orlando and also co-founder of Community Food EHS, Dolce led EHS football to metro conferences, • Cindy Zellner Mackinnon (Class of 1960) – & Outreach Center in Downtown Orlando; an state playoffs and was inducted into the Metro Mackinnon has served on the boards of several innovative and cutting edge nonprofit that serves Conference Hall of Fame in 1982. community non- thousands of families each month with food, profit organizations medical care, crisis intervention and education. • Dennis Cone (Class of 1965) – Cone founded including 4C and the PCA ( Professional Caddies Association ), the Winter Park • Bob Swoszowski (1957) – Recognized in Georgia with over 17,100 educated and trained loopers YMCA. She also for business success in his community service, worldwide,;The 105th inductee into The “Caddie served as president and educational Hall of Fame; ” past president of the Junior Golf of the Junior advocate, Bob was Association of Central Florida, founder/CEO of League of Greater one of the youngest the World Caddie Headquarters/PCA - Helping Orlando, and was owners/operators Kids and the Game Along the Way; co/author of first vice president of a McDonald’s two books, including “Think Like A Caddie, Play of the International franchise and is Like A Pro“ and “Improve Your Game” (with Circuit Judge Association of being recognized a forwards by Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and Cynthia Z. Mackinnon Junior Leagues. for his 40-years preface by Ben Crenshaw ). Mackinnon was on the inaugural staff of Valencia of service in the Community College as an English professor industry and with • Tony Imbriani (Class of 1983) - Imbriani has and later was the first paid executive director of McDonald’s in 2014. devoted 34 years of his life to coaching Edgewater Bob Swoszowski Hospice from 1979-1982. Mackinnon began law High School wrestling, from 1980 to present. He school at age 39 and not only became a lawyer, has been has been a part of every wrestling team but was later appointed to the bench (Florida The Edgewater High School Foundation board championship in Edgewater’s history and career 9th Circuit Court) in 1993 by Governor Lawton will also induct staff and teachers in to the “Quarter record for matches is 246-57. Coach Imbriani has Chiles, which she served until retirement in 2010. had an even bigger impact mentoring the wrestlers Century Club,” implemented to honor a teacher She continues to serve our community in many he has coached. and staff member presently or previously having ways, including as a volunteer in the Neonatal worked at Edgewater for more than 25 years! Intensive Care Unit at Winnie Palmer and • Norm Lewis (Class of 1981) – Lewis has been A reception and induction ceremony will be becoming a Certified Hospital Chaplain. an opera singer/actor performing on Broadway held on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Edgewater for over 20 years. High School. To purchase tickets ($75.00 per • Mark NeJame A Tony-nominated person) or a corporate sponsorship ($1,000), (Class of 1972) – performer, his contact Lynette Earley, EHS Hall of Fame a trial attorney, credits include committee co-chair, at Edgewater High School, businessman, performances in Orlando, Florida 32804, or email [email protected] television legal “Les Miserables,” or call the school at 407-835-4900, ext.606-2223. analyst and “Miss Saigon,” philanthropist A permanent display of honorees will be “Dream Girls,” based in Orlando, presented in the new O. R. Davis Auditorium. “Porgy & Bess,” Florida, Mark Proceeds from the sale of tickets to The Hall and more. Guest of Fame Induction Ceremony will go to The Singer/Actor Norm Lewis Attorney Mark NeJame Edgewater High School Foundation. The Park Press | APRIL 2014 NEWS 13 Free Outdoor Family Concert “Peter & The Wolf And Other Musical Stories” On Saturday, April 12, the Orlando Philharmon- event that attracted over 1500 audience members. Florida community and not only entertain, but intel- ic Orchestra will perform “Peter & The Wolf and The concert is funded by Dr. Phillips Charities, lectually stimulate, children and adults alike.” other Musical Stories,” a free outdoor family con- with additional sponsorship from Florida Hospi- This is a family-friendly, alcohol-free event. Attend- cert in Loch Haven Park (Princeton Ave and 17-92, tal Government and Health Policy, and The Christ ees are encouraged to bring their own picnics and seat- Orlando), sponsored by Dr. Phillips Charities, in School. The concert will be performed in honor of ing. Leashed pets are permitted in the park. In the case memory of Della Phillips. The event will include Della Phillips, the wife of early citrus pioneer, Dr. of rain, call the Orlando Philharmonic Box Office to food trucks and an instrument petting zoo begin- Philip Phillips, once the largest producer of citrus in confirm the concert will take place as scheduled. ning at 4:30 p.m., pre-concert entertainment by Mr. the world. Mrs. Phillips was known for her love of For more information please visit www.Orlando- Richard & The Pound Hounds at 4:30 p.m., and a 6 classical music, especially works by Mendelssohn, Phil.org, or call 407-770-0071. p.m. concert of animal-themed music by the Orlan- and for hosting outdoor concerts on the lawn of the do Philharmonic Orchestra, with a special actor/ Phillips family home on Lake Lucerne in downtown narrator from Orlando Repertory Theatre. Orlando. Mrs. Phillips’ interest in music stemmed Conducted by Paul Hostetter, the concert will fea- from early training in piano and music theory while ture a combination of classical and contemporary attending private schools in New Orleans and Mobile. storytelling music, including works by Felix Mendels- “Della Phillips shared her love of classical music sohn, Aaron Copland, Maurice Ravel, and Nikolai with family and friends by hosting performances of Rimsky-Korsakov as well as contemporary compos- many world class musicians on the lawn of the Phil- ers Andrew Lloyd Webber and Elton John. After a lips family home,” said Ken Robinson, President of Dr. brief intermission, the orchestra will perform the chil- Phillips Charities. “Dr. Phillips Charities is pleased to dren’s classic “Peter and the Wolf,” complete with nar- renew this tradition in her honor with sponsorship of ration and opportunities for audience participation. the “Peter & The Wolf and Other Musical Stories.” We The orchestra last performed in Loch Haven Park hope this family-friendly event will introduce clas- in 2012 for their Star Spangled Birthday concert, an sical music to a whole new audience in the Central Photo by Jeff Adams, courtesy of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Second Annual Miles For Milk 5K And Family Walk In the coming months the first Milk Human milk is optimal for human confers many of the advantages of ma- Bank of Florida will become a reality babies nutritionally and immunologi- ternal breast milk. The Mothers’ Milk and be located in the heart of Central cally. Studies have consistently es- Bank of Florida holds the promise of Florida. The Mothers’ Milk Bank of tablished that breast milk can reduce a reliable supply of safe, pasteurized 2014 at Bill Fredrick Park at Turkey Florida (MMBFL) is a non-profit 501(c) infant mortality, infections, length of human breast milk for Florida babies Lake, Orlando. (3) donor human milk bank in devel- hospitalizations, and hospital read- in peril. With the high incidence of With more than 10,000 babies born opment under the guidelines of the missions, and improve neurologic and premature births in Florida that time prematurely in Central Florida, you Human Milk Banking Association of developmental outcomes of extreme- has come to make the Mothers’ Milk can support them by coming out or North America (HMBANA). The goal ly low birth weight infants. When Bank of Florida a reality. becoming a virtual walker. Together of the MMBFL is to ensure that prema- maternal breast milk is not available, Help the babies of Central Florida we can help provide antibodies for ture and at-risk babies in Florida have research has shown that donor breast by supporting the second annual little bodies! Together we can make a access to donor human milk. milk (DBM), as opposed to formula, Miles for Milk on Saturday, May 10, difference!

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Waterstone Mortgage Corp. (nMLs #186434) is a WhoLLy oWned subsidiary of Waterstone bank ssb. (nasdaQ: Wsbf) state of fLorida LiCensee exeMpt. Wp-58-51812 The Park Press | APRIL 2014 business 15 Business In The Parks Phil Kean was named 2013 Na- Trust Across America-Trust share his financial acumen with Eas- Easter Seals Florida (ESF) is tional Custom Home Builder of the Around the World (TAA-TWA) has ter Seals. The Winter Park Health pleased to announce that 18-year- Year by the National Association once again named Roy Reid, exec- Foundation has a long-standing re- old Christopher Beck, a senior at of Home Builders (NAHB). Kean, utive director of communications lationship with Easter Seals and has Lake Highland Preparatory School, president of Phil Kean Design for the University of Central Flor- supported many of the non-profit’s has been appointed to the Orlando- Group and WAYCOOL Homes, ida College of Business, among endeavors including the develop- based non-profit organization’s LLC, was presented with the award the “Top 100 Thought Leaders in ment of the Sensory Garden at Day advisory board. He is the young- during the 2014 International Trustworthy Business Behavior.” Break at the Miller Center. Lambert est person ever to be appointed to Builders’ Show in Las Vegas. “Phil Reid is cited for his innovative work graduated from Bryant College in the board. Beck has worked with Kean is an exemplary representa- within the business and educational Rhode Island with a B.S.B.A. in ac- ESF, which specializes in services tive of the home building industry. community. Trust Across America counting. In addition to serving on and programs for children, adults He has been a pacesetter in leading- places him among other experts the board at Easter Seals, Lambert and veterans with disabilities and edge design and has shown com- who have made significant impacts lends his support to the Central special needs, for several years. His mitment to excellence in ‘green’ on organizational operations and Florida YMCA Finance Committee, Eagle Scout project was the creation building”, says Scott Merritt, CEO trust, including entrepreneurs, top YMCA-Center for Health & Well- of a sensory garden at Day Break at of the Home Builders’ Association advisors and CEOs for companies ness Board of Management; he is a the Miller Center, an ESF facility in of Metro Orlando. “Phil deserves such as Starbucks and Edelman. He part of the Leadership Winter Park Winter Park, which provides care, this recognition due to his positive also received this honor in 2013 for Alumni Council, and was the presi- therapy activities and wellness ser- leadership, integrity and profes- his work at Consensus Communi- dent in 2004; and he is a member of vices for adults with physical and sionalism as an architect and build- cations, and for the success of his the Foundation Financial Officer’s mental disabilities like Alzheim- er, and generosity to the industry program “Outrageous Trust” which Group. er’s disease and dementia. Beck and community.” focuses on managing trustworthy has an interest in plant growth and relationships within an organization Emily Johns his ideas for the garden were sup- Cuhaci & Peter- to stimulate positive growth. Roy has joined the ported by a $20,000 grant from the son Architects, Reid has been with the University of Financial Har- Winter Park Health Foundation. Engineers, Central Florida College of Business vest Wealth He engaged the Garden Club of Planners,, based since August 2013. Advisors team Mead Gardens and fellow scouts in Orlando’s as our opera- from the Boy Scouts of America to

Baldwin Park, The law firm that G. Bruce Hill co- tions specialist. Emily Johns complete the project. recently hired a founded in has changed its name to new graduate ar- Dusty Lake Adams, Hall, Schieffelin & Smith, Governor Rick Scott recently an- Henin Realty, a division of the chitect and several P.A. to reflect the retirement of Hill nounced the appointment of John Henin Group, recently celebrated other staffers. later this year and the elevation Crossman to the Valencia Col- its 20th anniversary in business. Lonnie Peterson, of shareholder lege District Board of Trustees. In 2013 Henin chairman at Cu- Brian L. Smith to Crossman is the president of Cross- Realty, based haci & Peterson, named partner. man & Company, has served as a at 2300 Lee Rd. said Dusty Lake, Smith joined member of the International Coun- in Winter Park, a recent gradu- the firm in 1998 cil of Shopping Centers Founda- ended the year ate of Ball State following his tion Board and as the president of with $15 million University with Beth Augustin graduation cum NAIOP Central Florida. Crossman in sales, which is a masters in ar- laude from the Brian L. Smith received his bachelor’s degree from double the firm’s Elizabeth Henin chitecture, has University of Miami School of Law. Florida State University and was in- sales figure for the previous year. joined the firm. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in ducted into the College of Business Elizabeth Henin is president of Other new hires Political Science from the Universi- Hall of Fame in 2013. He succeeds Henin Realty and Jerome Henin, include Beth ty of North Carolina. Smith’s prac- Jerry Buchanan and is appointed principal of the Henin Group, par- Agustin and Pa- tice is devoted to medical malprac- for a term beginning February 28, ent company of Henin Realty, is the tricia Clavijo, tice litigation including appellate 2014, and ending May 31, 2017. realty company’s broker of record. CADD techni- Patricia Clavijo law, health care antitrust, hospital cians. Agus- law and nursing home litigation tin previously in addition to insurance defense served in the for clients in the aviation industry. U.S. Army and He is licensed to practice in Florida attended Valen- and North Carolina. cia Community College. Clavijo Easter Seals Florida (ESF) is pleased to announce that Ron has more than Tony Bowers 20 years of expe- Lambert, CFO for the Winter Park rience with the Health Foundation (WPHF) has re- focus on draft- joined the Orlando-based non-prof- ing. Tony Bow- it organization’s ers, a graduate advisory board, Become a Molli Lindsey of the University after a brief hia- fan of of South Florida with a bachelor’s tus. Lambert degree in mechanical engineering, served on the The Park has six years of experience; and ESF board from Press Molli Lindsey was named permit- 2005 to 2009. As ting coordinator and is a graduate of CFO to a $100 Ron Lambert Sanford-Brown Institute with three million investment portfolio at the years of experience. foundation, Lambert is knowledge- able in donor relations and he will 16 health The Park Press | APRIL 2014

live meaningfully by Ayesha G. Bullock, M.A. PB & J April 2nd is National Peanut sometimes get ourselves in trouble in pursuit of rejoices in our own development and in the growth Butter and Jelly Day. those who might. and peace of one another. So, in honor of this epic Whether we discuss peer relationships, work So, before I get any further out into the combo, I figure I’ll talk about relationships, familial relationships or love enigmatic world of feelings and abstractions… my Ayesha G. Bullock connections and relationships. relationships, in some ways what we’re looking question for you would be: I know. Kind of a lofty concept to cover in 700 for is a lot of the same things. We hope for a sense Who is the Peanut Butter to your Jelly? Who words, but it’s really not something we can ignore of acceptance and connectedness, we try to create are the people in your world and in your life to either. To me, relationships are about the most an inclusive belonging, we look for an emotional whom you have opened yourself up and allowed important thing we do. The connections we make, attunement and kinship, and we need to feel love. yourself to truly be vulnerable and the emotions we feel, the bonds we foster, and the A lot of people wonder what love ‘seen’? Who are the ‘counterparts’ growth we nourish in concert with another human is. Much like we wonder what or ‘soulmates’ of your life being are the grounding forces in our lives. ‘happiness’ is… How do we who know how you feel Starting with our earliest understandings of describe it – what does it mean and what to be for you what attachment and connection mean, with our – how do we find it? For me, just by the first syllable parents, and extending to our siblings, friends, happiness is sort of a sense of the conversation? In schoolmates and social circle, we are taught to of wholeness and peace. An whom have you cultivated believe and expect certain things from other equanimity and calm that allows this kind of love? In whom have you people. Sometimes those connections have been for me to be who I am and others to be missed the opportunity to cultivate this kind tainted from a very early time, sometimes they who they are, and for joy and wonder to visit of love? Are there relationships in your life that help us to build sturdy structures of trust and in the manifestations of our lives together and you have not given the proper chance? Are there acceptance, but no matter what they are, we begin apart. In a lot of ways, I believe love has a similar relationships in your life to which you’ve given too to evolve and change as a result of them. meaning. For me, to love and be loved are about many chances? Human beings cannot live in a vacuum. We the greatest gifts we can give and receive in the Be it friend, sister, family or spouse – from require connection and love and touch and world as we know it. where are you getting the love you need? Is it understanding to thrive. (Hence why solitary Everyone wants it; no one can really feel that enough? Have you allowed for it to be? Is it time for confinement is about the worst punishment our they have too much. more? Ask for it. Believe in it. Cultivate it. Find It… system can levy.) We yearn for understanding, non- But, we can certainly feel like we don’t have Be well; Live Meaningfully. judgmental acceptance and a sense of worthiness enough. Or at least that we don’t have enough of and belonging. We find ourselves looking for any the ‘right’ type of love. That is, the whole, never ‘Til the next time, matter of salve to heal the wounds of those who judging, never assuming, never constraining, never have not understood or accepted us, and we even rejecting kind of love. The kind of love, I mean, that Ayesha

Ayesha G. Bullock, M.A. practices at 2150 Park Avenue North, Winter Park, FL 32789 as a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern and can be reached at [email protected] or 407-796-2959.

Business Spotlight Type 2 Diabetes: Our Ongoing Epidemic By Dr. Neha Doshi, MD

It is being said that more than half of all Americans may Dr. Neha Doshi develop diabetes or pre-diabetes by 2020, unless preventative strategies aimed at healthier eating and increased exercise are widely implemented. The current number is 8.3% which is almost 26 million people (of which 7 million do not even know they have it). Prevention of pre-diabetes means weight reduction via nutritional counseling and exercise, but most insurance plans don’t cover these. These are covered once you have diabetes, but it is much better to prevent it from occurring in the first place! Insurers need to cover screening for pre-diabetes and prevention treatments for the entire population if this urgency is to be addressed. Just briefly, type 2 diabetes is defined as any 2 fasting sugars >126 or any one BS >200. A normal BS is < 100, so any sugar higher than this indicates at least pre-diabetes. Please contact your doctor if you think you may have had an abnormal blood sugar. Unfortunately, most of our blood work tends to be done fasting; with pre-diabetes, the earliest blood sugars to be abnormal are POST-meal. By the time the fasting sugar is elevated, the issue may have already been going on for a few years. So if you have a strong family history of diabetes, consider asking your doctor for a post meal sugar check or a Hemoglobin A1c (which gives you a 3 month average of your sugars).

Dr. Neha Doshi is a Primary Care Physician and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine. Her practice, Winter Park Primary Care is located at 1341 Orange Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789. She can also be reached at 321-285-6363 or [email protected] The Park Press | APRIL 2014 in the garden 17

in the garden by Stephen and Kristin Pategas Palm Talk Many communities have mulch rings. Deter diseases such heavy tree canopies but it as Ganoderma fungus (butt is the palms that provide rot) by keeping the trunk free Stephen & Kristin Pategas the tropical look for which of injury and minimizing the Central Florida is noted. Palms have different contact of mulch with the base requirements than trees and many problems can be of the trunk. Use palm fertilizer eliminated by understanding how palms grow and with potassium and magnesium the do’s and don’ts of palm maintenance. as well as micronutrients (trace minerals) to prevent nutritional Palms grow either as single or multiple trunks deficiencies. DO NOT use lawn and a few grow without forming any trunk and fertilizer, which is harmful. their fronds stay close to the ground. The shapes of When lawn areas are within the fronds of most palms are one of the following 25-feet of palms, fertilize the three types: lawn with palm instead of lawn • Pinnate, with the structure of a feather with a fertilizer. Above, European fan palm - Chamaerops humilis with palmate fronds center mid rib (pindo or queen palm) Palm trunks have growing buds just below • Palmate, with the shape of an open hand with where the fronds emerge. If the bud in that area fingers extending from the palm (saw palmetto is severely damaged mechanically or by cold or European fan palm). temperatures the whole palm will die. When • Costapalmate, with a palmate look but with a selecting for cold hardiness stay away from the stem extending part way into the frond (sabal South Florida palms. Once the heads are well palm). above ground the fronds and the growing bud are difficult to protect Palms need their fronds to generate energy for from the cold. Flower proper growth and all healthy green fronds should stalks provide nectar remain on the palm. Instead of having wasteful and for bees and other harmful “hurricane cuts” performed on your palm pollinators, however, trees, remove only dead or diseased fronds. Imagine the resulting fruits a clock face with the hands at 9:00 and 3:00; fronds can create extra work on a palm tree should be left on within at least those when the seeds sprout. positions. Removing too many fronds can lead to Remove the stalks “pencil pointing”, a visible narrowing and hence after flowering or weakening of the trunk. Excessive frond removal leave them in place so may also lower cold tolerance. the fruits can provide Palm trunks will not heal from wounds so food for wildlife. never allow someone to climb the trunk using Proper selection spikes and don’t use the trunk as a bulletin board. and maintenance will Above, Pindo palm - Butia capitata, with pinnate fronds. When bracing a palm do not screw or nail into create healthy palms Left, Trunk in the rear shows pencil pointing on a sabal the trunk. Attach braces to battens over burlap to greet those northern palm - Sabla palmetto. strapped around the trunk. Keep mowers and visitors who find our string trimmers away from trunks by placing palms snow-free winter away from lawn areas within landscape beds or landscapes so inviting. Photos by Stephen G. Pategas, Hortus, Oasis.

Hortus Oasis (FL26000315) in Winter Park is a boutique garden design company specializing in residential, commercial and specialty gardens. Stephen is a registered landscape architect and Kristin is a certified landscape designer. Contact them at 407-622-4886/[email protected]

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real estate in the parks by Scott Hillman Consumer Confidence Remains Positive In Local Housing Market Despite a rise in existing published National Housing Survey backs that mortgage interest rates, and it’s no wonder more home inventory in Winter Park, up, showing a three percentage point jump in the homeowners were comfortable putting their homes Maitland, Orlando, College number of persons who consider now a good time on the market during the first 31 days of the new Park and Baldwin Park in to buy a home. Consumer attitude does matter. year. It also speaks to why we see more buyers Scott Hillman January, consumer confidence There are a variety of reasons why listings actively shopping for a home. is as good as it has been in some time. Attitude were up in January. We emerged from the holiday Although there has been a limited inventory matters, and right now it appears to be an important months in November and December when listings of existing homes priced under $300,000, which is balancing point where the majority of homeowners are always down. Once the holidays are behind us, typically tough on first-time buyers, there was a are feeling very upbeat. And that’s encouraging. listings have a tendency to rise in January. Add to 3.4-month supply of homes in this price range on January is often a tough month to make precise that a January median price of $156,350—up from March 12, which is a good number. But those homes market determinations. This January was extremely $155,000 in 2013—coupled with still very affordable typically don’t stay on the market long and that active, even though inventory was up supply will dwindle quickly. 35.7 percent over January 2013 and Overall, I expect most of Orange 6.5 percent over January 2012 levels. and Seminole counties to maintain Listings were up from a year earlier, a comfortable 4-6-month inventory ranging from 18.9 percent in Orlando through the first half of the year. (32806) to 88.6 percent in Winter Park’s Should inventory continue to grow east side (32792). beyond that amount, which isn’t While increased inventory isn’t likely, prices in some neighborhoods always necessarily a good thing, will have a tendency to stabilize. the fact is the market has remained The flip side is more homes become extremely active throughout the first available to more homebuyers at quarter of the year. And as long as a various price points. listed property is well priced and is There’s still some work to be done perceived as having a good value, it and some challenges to overcome, but gets multiple offers and is gobbled consumer confidence is growing and up quickly. Fannie Mae’s recently Winter Park listings like this one are on the rise. 1170 Valencia Ave. $639,000 that’s good news for everybody.

Scott Hillman is president of Fannie Hillman + Associates, a 33-year-old Winter Park-based residential real estate company that has for the past 15 years produced The Hillman Report, a detailed look at residential real estate in Orange and Seminole counties. View the report at fanniehillman.com or call (407) 644-1234 for a free copy.

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pop culture detours by George McGowan What In The Wide, Wide World Is A Listicle? When I was a child, my parents brought home organized around a particular theme.” My Seven Habits of Highly a book that became my first “literary” obsession. extensive research (not really) reveals that the Effective People.’” From Wired. It was named “The Book of Lists,” first published first ever listicle can be found in The Bible. Yes, com, “5 Reasons Listicles in 1977, when I was a mere 14 years old. Oh, how I you guessed it. The Ten Commandments! Are Here to Stay, and Why wish I still had this book. I know I could probably I venture to guess that if you use the Internet, That’s OK,” which offers find it in a library or bookstore somewhere, but I even only for email, you have seen a listicle. If chronics a safe explanation want to feel the exact same book I held as a child. I you have Facebook, you cannot scroll down to appease our peers that want to hug it and smell it and allow all its nostalgia your news feed without bumping into a listicle. our addiction has a purpose: to wash all over me. Yes, I may indeed be crazy. For example, in the last two seconds, I found “ The way we’re presented Some of you may remember this book. I know this one on my own news feed from Salon.com: “6 with information changes the way we process this is true since it has over 1,100 comments on the Obscene Paydays for the Rich that Prove the Deck and interpret it. Lists let us process complicated website Goodreads. I consider all these people my is Stacked against Ordinary Americans.” Believe information spatially, transforming it from cluster fellow travelers. I would like to organize a reunion me, I did not make that up! My addiction goes so to linear progression.” sounds vaguely intellectual! of all of us, with the centerpiece of the event a deep; I almost committed to spend my valuable and Even the New Yorker has its own: “10 reading of the entire book by Sir Patrick Stewart very limited free time to create listicles for Taste of Paragraphs about Lists You Need in Your Life and Sir Ian McKellen. Only their sonorous voices Cinema, “a movie website that features the most Right Now.” Courtesy of the New Yorker, we would do the subjects proud. Such subjects as: original, interesting and professional movie reviews receive the wisdom of two literary giants and “20 Unusual Lawsuits,” “18 Celebrities Who Went and lists.” Twice now, I have almost responded to what they think of lists. They found that in to Jail,” “12 Strange Deaths,” “8 Really Unusual their call for submissions from wanna-be listicleers 1993, in The Paris Review no less, novelist Don Medical Conditions,” and “12 Examples of the (?) like me. But how in the world could I come up DeLillo remarked that “lists are a form of cultural Dark Side of Disney.” with something unique and “clickable” when I am hysteria.” In contrast, novelist Umberto Eco put Obviously, this book could never have existed up against: “10 Great Vincent Price Movies that it more dramatically: “The list is the origin of if the Internet existed in 1977. Because, if you have Horror Fans Must See” or “The Ten Most Chilling culture. It’s part of the history of art and literature. spent any amount of time on the Internet lately, Contract Killers in the Movies” or “The Ten Best What does culture want? To make infinity you can see for yourself that it is quickly becoming Book to Movie Adaptations of All Time!” comprehensible. It also wants to create order.” a new kind of “Book of Lists.” And, in turn, my Before you ask, I did find several listicles about Lists are the origin of culture, something that deep connection to the original “Book of Lists” has listicles on the Internet. You are welcome. From makes order out of chaos. Thank goodness. And transmogrified into an addiction to these Internet the Guardian.com, the “Top nine things you need here I thought that listicles were just good ways to “listicles.” What is a listicle, you ask? Well, it is a to know about ‘listicles’,” which includes the waste time on the Internet. blend (or portmanteau – great word) of two words, following tidbit: “Internet content-farmers and list and article. Better yet, About.com defines a media corporations hungry for cheap clickbait A correction from last month’s column: Beck’s new listicle as “an informal term for an article made up didn’t invent the list as literary form. There have album is entitled “Morning Phase.” Your correspondent of a series of facts, tips, quotations, or examples long been books presented as lists, such as ‘The regrets the error.

theater in the parks by Barbara Solomon Are We In Outer Space Yet? JULIUS CAESAR WRITTEN BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Brbsta ’s Be Bets for APRIL: DIRECTED BY TINA PACKER “Resentment Falls” at Orlando STARRING JASON ASPREY, ERIC Shakes, “One Flew Over the TUCKER, AND ESAU PRITCHETT Cuckoo’s Nest” at Theater Downtown, and “Forbidden Climb aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise and Broadway’s Greatest Hits” at visit ancient Rome. Tina Packer has de- the Winter Park Playhouse. cided to costume this show in Star Trek at- tire, the reason for which was never made clear to the audience. Despite this, and the Were I in the rabble, he would certainly small cast, the rest of the play was true to have moved me to tears. I cannot give the original “Julius Caesar.” Caesar is the praise without including Bill Warriner, the story of ambition, betrayal, and love. Many fight director. Although never on stage, he of the Roman senators feel that Caesar (Ni- brought the fight scenes to life in an excit- gel Gore) is too tyrannical, and they plot ing manner. I found two things annoying. to assassinate him before he is crowned The first was the delivery by Jim Ireland king. Caesar is suspicious, especially of as Casca. He trivialized his lines by mak- Casius (Jason Asprey), and says “Let me ing mockery of his speech, a situation I have men about me that are fat. Yon Casius am sure would also have annoyed Shake- has a lean and hungry look. Such men are speare himself. Also, although she is quite dangerous.” That is my favorite line in the a competent actress, I thought Anne Her- play, although pithy lines are quite abun- ing should have been playing the wives, dant: “Cowards die a thousand deaths, and Brutus’ servant should have been a the valiant only die but once;” “That is the young man. In Tina Packer’s favor, the unkindest cut of all;” “Friends, Romans, blocking was quite interesting, and the Countrymen, lend me your ears–I come to performances solid. bury Caesar, not to praise him.” After Cae- The messages are clear. Never be sar’s death, the conspirators have to fight talked into anything you don’t wholly be- his loyal followers, and there is hell to pay. lieve in. Make sure your enemies are far The seven actors were all excellent, but away and your friends are near. No good two were outstanding. I thought the best deed goes unpunished. Love of country performance was given by Jason Asprey is as important as love of friends. Shake- as Casius. His delivery was mesmerizing speare ends with “How many ages hence and he played the part to the hilt (pardon will this happen again?” I end with, try my pun). And of course, Esau Pritchett the Ukraine, Africa, and Malaysia. Shake- was a natural favorite, as he was playing speare was indeed the soothsayer. Mark Antony, who gives the funeral ora- Playing through April 20 at the Shake- tion- the most famous speech in the play, speare’s Goldman Theater. For more infor- if not in all of Shakespeare’s tragedies. mation call 407-447-1700. 20 SCHOOLS The Park Press | APRIL 2014

schools Dommerich Elementary warmer weather. It is important to take Monday, April 14: Aloma Elementary care of Mother Nature and educate the Math Session 1 & 2 Principal Dr. junella handley kreil Principal Dr. Drew A. Hawkins future leaders on how they can take Grades 7, 8; Mode: Paper care of it. With the help of local college Our next SAC Meetings will be Dommerich Elementary is excited volunteers, Fern Creek students have Tuesday, April 15: on Tuesday, April 1, at 8:00 a.m., and about spring! We returned to school gained a deeper understanding on en- Makeups Tuesday, May 6, at 8:00 a.m. Numerous from Spring Break on March 31, and vironmental awareness and apprecia- Grades 7, 8; Mode: Paper events are scheduled for the remainder that marks the start of our fourth tion for the world around us! of the year: marking period. Though summer If you feel compelled to lend a Wednesday, April 16: beckons, we will not slow our learn- hand or your expertise, we warmly May 1: PTA Muffins for Mom Makeups ing pace! Parents, Conference Night welcome your involvement in the 8:00 a.m. - 8:35 a.m. Grades 7, 8; Mode: Paper is April 9. Teachers will be scheduling life of our school. To inquire about May 5-9: Book Fair conferences throughout that week to opportunities to become involved, Thursday, April 17: plan for the day that works best for please contact the school principal at May 6: Art Show/Art Gallery Night Science Session 1 & 2 you. Conferences are the perfect way [email protected]. Grade 8; Mode: Paper May 8: Music/Story Night, 6:00 - 6:45 to catch up on the specifics of your p.m. and 7:00 - 7:45 p.m. child’s academic performance and to Friday, April 18: ask any new questions you may have. Glenridge Middle School May 13: All County Honors Festival Principal Trevor Honohan Makeups For grades 3-5, FCAT testing begins Grades 7, 8; Mode: Paper Evening Concert at Calvary Assembly April 14. Third and fourth grades will Thank you to ALL the wonderful May 22: Aloma Eagle Spring Concert, take reading and math tests, and fifth parents, teachers, community mem- Monday, April 21: 5th Grade and Strings, 6:30 p.m. grade will take reading, math, and bers and friends of Glenridge Middle Reading Sessions start science tests. Thank you, always, for School who supported our first annu- Grades 6, 7; Mode: Computer May 29: Kindergarten graduation your support for learning at home! al Tunes 4 Technology event. “Room 9:30 a.m. As we enter April, please also mark 2” played for three solid hours and Monday, April 28: June 2: PTA Donuts for Dad your calendar for the following Dom- were outstanding! Please check them Reading Sessions start 8:00 - 8:35 a.m. merich events and dates: Skate Night out when you get a chance. These Grade 8; Mode: Computer at Semoran Skateway on April 3; report dads can really play! GMS raised over Math Sessions start We would like to thank the Winter cards go home on April 4; PTA Meet- 20K for technology and IB needs. I am Grade 6; Mode: Computer Park Health Foundation for providing ing on April 8; Walk N’ Roll on April very fortunate to have a Lions Pride Aloma with the following fruit and 9; and Beach Blanket BBQ on April 25. Fund Board that is so committed to Makeups may continue through vegetable props for all to see: Carrot, our students. A special thank you Corn, Pineapple, and Strawberry. It needs to be made to Becky Junod and the eighth day from the first day of is great to be able to promote healthy Fern Creek Elementary Katie Maun for their hours of hard each test. eating for our students, and these Principal Dr. Patrick Galatowitsch work and dedication. These are two props make it fun! truly amazing ladies! I look forward As always, thank you for your As always, we appreciate your help The Eco-Rollins group at Rollins to our next event. Stay tuned for more. continued support as we make and your support! We are Team Eagle: College, who advocates for environ- Please see the Middle School FCAT decisions that will benefit ALL Every Student! Every Day! mental stewardship and awareness of schedule in the next column: students. our effect on the environment to the campus community, recently came to Brookshire Elementary Fern Creek Elementary School to in- Principal Dr. Marc Rummler spire second-grade students to lead “greener lives.” These nature lead- Summer break is in sight with only a ers conducted a quick lesson to in- A legacy of leaders quarter of the year remaining. But there struct the students on the differences is much to do before the fun in the sun between recyclable items and trash, begins. This time of year is standardized and how to sort them. They led the for over 45 years. testing season for students in third grade students outside so they could prac- and higher and it can be the most stress- tice first-hand what they learned by ful time of the entire school year. Signs walking throughout the Fern Creek of anxiety may not be recognizable in all grounds picking up waste and sort- Since 1968, Park Maitland students, but most do experience some ing it into correct containers. has been growing the leaders level of it. It’s important we help each of tomorrow. We offer a proven other get through these times of ner- foundation of excellence in vousness. Adults can help children alleviate education and provide stress by communicating clearly. The children the tools they need unknown can be frightening. If we can to realize their dreams! take some of the unknown away from children, they will progress more con- fidently. For example, our fifth-grade students often show signs of appre- Ashley Gay Fitzgerald hension as their start to middle school Attorney at Law, Littler Mendelson, P.C. Smith College, A.B., 2001 nears. Fortunately, all of our students Stetson University College of Law, May 2005 are invited each year to a very com- Above, Eco-Rollins group members lead the Park Maitland Class of 1992 prehensive tour of Glenridge Middle class in distinguishing trash and recyclable items. School. After this tour, the students’ anxiety becomes excitement because Meredith, one of the Eco-Rollins they have a much clearer picture of members, said, “We had such a won- their future. Anytime we can remove derful time with the children; it was the unfamiliar and the mysterious, it really inspiring and wonderful to see helps children better cope with their how enthusiastic they were to learn fear. When it comes to standardized about the importance of taking care tests, teachers give practice test mate- of our Earth!” They even hope to col- rials to not only gather statistical in- laborate more with us in the future to formation, but to give students confi- support clean-up and environmental dence and experience. Parents can do awareness. On behalf of Fern Creek, the same by communicating their ex- we thank you Eco-Rollins! pectations. When children know what With spring in full bloom, we take is on the horizon and know what is the time to notice the new beginnings 07-647-3038 ParkMaitland.org expected of them, they are more likely all around us – from the sprouting of 4 to be successful. green grass and flowers blooming to

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schools Lakemont Elementary Our young people possess skills and Hillcrest Elementary an admirable ideology we can only Principal Dr. Brenda Cunningham Principal ruth n. ortega know if we unleash their potential. Hillcrest students and staff have had This month’s article is written by Cin- a busy and fun-filled spring. In March, dy Clark, NEHS Adviser the Hillcrest Chorus performed at the The Lakemont Elementary charter Maitland Middle School Solar Bears Game. The school’s Music of National Elementary Honor Society Principal Dr. Stefanie C. Shames Chorus showcased their talents as they was established in 2009 with two pri- sang the National Anthem at the Am- mary purposes: to recognize students Maitland Middle School held its way Center. Also in March, Hillcrest stu- who have achieved academic excel- Above, Lakemont Elementary students collect first Science, Technology, Engineer- dents and teachers celebrated Dr. Seuss lence and demonstrated responsibil- money donations for the Leukemia and ing and Math (STEM) Career Aware- Lymphoma Society through Pasta for Pennies. week with some wonderful activities ity in their lives, and to engage those ness Day on Wednesday, February that highlighted reading. The week-long students, through the work of the really have a generous school. One 19, 2014. Thanks to the outpouring of celebration was filled with events such chapter, in service and leadership de- class even donated over $580!” support, every one of our first period as Crazy Sock Day, Twin Day, Hat Day, velopment. Our NEHS chapter contin- Ashley Dorsey, Lakemont NEHS sec- classes had a guest speaker. Dr. Anne Blue and Red day and Wacky Hair Day. ues to engage students in a variety of retary, describes some of the other ser- Albright, science teacher at Mait- The fun continued as every Hillcrest stu- projects and activities. These opportu- vice projects: “NEHS members help with land Middle School, coordinated the dent picked a book at the Annual Book nities provide meaningful service with important tasks all around the school. event that began with our middle Swap! Students were thrilled to have a a positive value for the individual Early in the morning before school “new” book as part of their home read- member as well as for the school and begins students deliver food packets school orchestra students playing ing collection. Olympic-themed Field community, building a strong cadre of provided by the Second Harvest Food music during a breakfast sponsored Days in March were full of fun-filled ac- service leaders. Bank. Our members design the bulletin by Mathnasium of Winter Park and tivities for all grade levels. Ellie Watson, Lakemont NEHS board display in front of the school with Electronic Arts. Hillcrest students, parents and staff president, reports on our school phi- photos from recent events. In the clinic, FCAT Writes was held February are excited about April’s soon-to-come lanthropy project: “Our NEHS stu- students prepare ice packs for booboos. 25 and the rest of FCAT testing will Science Fair. Students are currently de- dents have been patrolling the whole We organized a food drive in December begin on April 14, followed by End veloping and honing their science skills school and collecting money the stu- and helped with Math Madness (family of Course Exams for algebra and in preparation for the Science Fair com- dents and teachers have donated for math night) in March. “ civics. Spring Break will be held the petition. In May, the school is looking the Leukemia and Lymphoma Soci- What is a Lakemont Lab Rat? Let week of March 24. forward to Art Night, where students’ ety through Pasta for Pennies. It is re- Lucas Hoeksema, NEHS member, ex- Interestingly, there is a gorgeous masterpieces are displayed for parents, ally cool how we work together as a plain. “In the science lab there is al- tree in our courtyard with a plaque students, and staff to see. This night will school to help patients with leukemia ways some sort of buzz! Teachers re- that states it was planted on Arbor be kicked off by entertainment by Hill- and lymphoma. As NEHS president, I quest supplies for experiments and our crest’s chorus. Also in April, the final practically ran on my toes to keep ev- lab rats organize all of the materials for Day 1964 by the Maitland Middle Honor Roll ceremony of the year will erything organized, but with the help every class so each group of students School 6th Grade Class. If you were occur to celebrate the accomplishments of amazing students we have collected, have everything they need in one one of those students we would love of our second to fifth grade students for counted, and donated 279,342 pennies packet. We pick up leftover supplies to hear from you! Please contact me at the third grading period. ($2,793.42)! For a little while, I thought and equipment from every classroom [email protected] so that we Happy spring! we would not reach our goal, but we once a week and restock the shelves.” may plan a celebration to honor you.

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Park Maitland School tions from the community and art- Trinity Preparatory School spring musical in 2012 traveled to work created by St. James Cathedral Scotland to be performed in the Ed- Principal cindy moon Principal craig maughan School students. A decadent dinner inburgh Fringe Festival, and some With the emphasis on U.S. Educa- catered by Arthur’s Creative Events & In April, we are excited to wel- veterans of that performance will be tion Reform and so-called “declines” Catering, a live auction, and dancing come our extended family to campus taking the stage again. in U.S. education performance, it is re- to rock-and-roll favorites followed. for Trinity Prep’s annual Grandpar- Ten of our seniors were recently freshing to hear reports on education The Gala co-chairs, Marti Wolszc- ents’ Day. It’s a fun time for grand- named National Merit Finalists, in- successes. There are many great teach- zak and Tammy Spence, shared a per- parents to visit classes, be enter- cluding Griffin Potrock, Joseph Ro- ers in public and private schools across sonal message of appreciation, “We tained by student performers, and billard, and Miles Saffran of Winter the United States. Extraordinary teach- believe that we “Rocked the Heav- spend time with their grandchildren. Park, and Paul Reggentin of Mai- ers devote their lives to educating so ens”! It was a night filled with fun We also welcome alumni to campus tland. We’ve also had three mem- that they may make a positive impact and fellowship. We are proud to be a in April for Celebration and Reunion ber of the Class of 2014 selected as on the lives of their students and our part of this community.” Weekend. Alumni and their families candidates for the U.S. Presidential future. A letter of “gratitude” was re- The evening honored Rev. John Mc- come from far and near to see old Scholars Program, including Ryan cently sent to one such Park Maitland Cormick, rector of St. James Cathedral, friends, former teachers, and how the Hopkins of Winter Park and Paul School teacher by a former student. for his continued support and dedica- campus has grown. Reggentin of Maitland. This poignant account of the lessons tion to St. James Cathedral School. From April 10-13, Trinity Prep’s Please consider joining us for this student learned and the impact “We are gratified by the generosity theatre students will present our a play, concert, or athletic contest. they had on his thirst for knowledge shown to St. James Cathedral School spring musical, The King and I. It’s Check www.trinityprep.org for up- and decisions in life allows us all to by our families, friends, and the lo- sure to be a crowd-pleaser, and the coming events, or follow us on Face- celebrate good education and extraor- cal community. Funds raised from public is welcome to join us. Our book and Twitter. dinary teaching. Congratulations and the gala will allow us to continue our thank you to all the dedicated and gift- mission to educate and inspire young ed teachers who so powerfully impact minds,” said Gerri Gendall, principal their students. of St. James Cathedral School. “In our present world where math- ematics, science, and computer tech- nology drive the global economy, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find At left, one of the those who understand the importance guitars made by a student at of an exceptional social studies teach- St. James er. However, I credit you for being Cathedral School. one of the foundational blocks upon which I have built my life. The unique gift you have for education gave rise to my own passion in global affairs. Rest assured though, the knowledge gleaned from your tutelage humbled me as I learned of a greater world outside my own. It inspired me to pursue the study of both Arabic and Trinity Prep’s annual Grandparents’ Day is a time for grandparents to visit classes with their grandchildren. Chinese as foreign languages in col- Trinity Lutheran School lege, decisions which have offered me Principal melissa bergholt the opportunity to travel the world Spring is here! There are lots of and speak with fascinatingly diverse exciting things happening on cam- groups of people. pus. First, the first phase of our Perhaps what I most admired about construction is underway and all your class, though, was the dignity and three of the houses that are on our respect you showed others. I never felt property have been put up on steel like a child in your class, although I cer- beams and are ready to move! As tainly was. Moreover, you taught me to soon as they move, the construction respect the cultures and beliefs of peo- for the new Child Development ple far different from myself. I learned Center will get underway! March to view the differences between people, ended with Spring Break! The kids countries, and religions with fascination (and teachers) were ready for a few instead of fear, and I discovered that the days to relax and recharge! They best way to dispel prejudice is by first came back for the last nine weeks dissolving ignorance. and are ready to go! It is certainly rare to come across A letter from our senior pastor, an educator of your quality, and I Jeffrey Moore, is going home to our count myself fortunate to have en- school families soon and I wanted countered you so early in my life. The to share it with the community: work you do has profound meaning, There’s a Word…That our chil- and I thought it only appropriate to- dren have not been saying since day to remind you of that fact. Learn- Ash Wednesday when we “buried” ing always leaves a legacy and yours it by our flag pole. It starts with A certainly lives on. “ and ends with –luia, but we’re not saying it yet! At 6:30 on Easter morning, April St. James Cathedral School 20th, we will “unbury” the Word at Principal Mrs. Gerri Gendall the beginning of our Sunrise Ser- vice. We’d like to invite you and St. James Cathedral School hosted your children to attend this service its fourth annual “Rock the Heav- and shout out this praise word with ens” gala in February. The rock-and- great joy. Please join us for Sunrise roll themed event was attended by near the flagpole. It’s often a little approximately 250 guests and the chilly and damp, so dress carefully proceeds will be used to support and bring a towel to wipe the dew curriculum, technology, sports, and off your chair. tuition-assistance programs at St. Then join us for our pancake James Cathedral School. breakfast in the Fellowship Hall! If The evening began with guests you can’t make the Sunrise Service, mingling at a cocktail reception that we’d love to see you at one of the included entertainment from The other three Easter services at 8:00, Buzzcatz, delicious hors d’oeuvres, 9:30, or 11:00. Join us as we celebrate and a silent auction featuring dona- the Resurrection of our Lord! The Park Press | APRIL 2014 calendar 23

to visit a local SunRail Station during its Whistle APRIL Highlight Community Stop grand opening tour. The tour will conclude in Orange County at the Sand Lake Road Station Calendar at 11:00 a.m. For more information please visit www.sunrail.com AudubonAudubon ParkPark GardenGarden DDistrictistrict EventsEvents Ongoing Events May 1 The Orange County Retired Educators Meeting - Every Monday night Community Market – 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. Noon at College Park at Stardust Coffee parking lot located at 1842 E. United Methodist Church Winter Park Rd. For information call 407-590-8776. located at 644 W. Princ- eton St. This is the Annual First Mondays of Every Month Story Time – 10:00 to 10:15 a.m. Spring Luncheon. Cost is infants to 18 months, 10:20 to 10:35 a.m. toddlers, $14 and reservations are and 10:40 to 11:00 a.m. preschoolers at Leu Gardens required by calling 407- located at 1920 N. Forest Ave. For more information 644-7092. Anyone who please at 407-246-2620 or visit www.leugardens.org. has worked in education APRIL 12, JAZZ ’N BLUES STROLL - LEU GARDENS is invited to attend. For On the bill will be The Robert Harris Group performing jazz and blues. April 12 Jazz ’n Blues Stroll – 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at more information please Harry P. Leu Gardens. Enjoy great performances by visit www.ocrea-fl.org. The Robert Harris Group, Daniel Heitz Band and Bird YMCA. For more information, or to reserve your Dog Bobby Band as you stroll along lit pathways MaitlandMaitland EventsEvents spot, please call 407-303-1700. throughout the 5-acre botanical gaden. For more information and tickets please call 407-246-2620 or Ongoing Events Every Friday Friday Nights at the Morse – 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at visit www.leugardens.eventbrite.com. Every Sunday Maitland Farmers’ Market at Lake Lily the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art located at 445 N. Park Ave. Complimentary admis- April 17 “Contain It! Color and Drama in Container Gardening” Every Tuesday Preschool Stories 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the sion is offered to the galleries and features live music by Stephen & Kristin Pategas of Hortus Oasis – 7:00 to 9:00 Maitland Public Library located at 501 S. Maitland (second Friday of each month), art demonstrations p.m. at Harry P. Leu Gardens. Registration required. Avenue. and special tours. For more information please call 407-246-2620. 407-645-5311 or visit www.morsemuseum.org Every Thursday Healthy Maitland Walk 6:30 a.m.; Babytime May 2 Date Night at Leu Gardens – Doors open at 6:00 10:30 to -11:30 a.m. and Adventures w/Books Club 2:30 to Every Sunday Music at the Casa – This free event featur- p.m. with the showing of “A Streetcar Named De- 4:30 p.m. at the Maitland Public Library. ing professional musicians and performers is hosted sire” at 8:30 p.m. For more information please call at Casa Feliz every Sunday from noon – 3:00 p.m. 407-246-2620 or visit www.leugardens.org Second Friday each month (Now through April 2014) Culture Pop! For more information call 407-628-8200 ext. 3 or visit Baldwin Park Events – 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. at the Art & History Museums - www.casafeliz.us. Baldwin Park and Area Events Maitland. This event features a Clothesline Show of April 6 Wounded Warrior/Lone Sailor 5K Run/Walk/Roll – 7:30 artworks highlighting Central Florida artists. Cost is $5 Now - April 13, 2014 Russian Icons from the Romanov Era Exhibit at a.m. at Lake Baldwin located at 4953 New Broad per person, and free to current members. For more the Polasek – This exhibit is of works from the 17th to early Street. For more information and registration please information please visit www.artandhistory.org. 20th centuries and reflects the opening up of Russia visit www.cfn15K.org. to Westernizing influences during the Romanov era. April 12 and 13 26th Annual Maitland Arts Festival – 9:00 a.m. The Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens is April 27 Orlando Myasthenia Gravis Walk – 9:00 a.m. at to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 located at 633 Osceola Avenue. For times and more Harbor Park in Baldwin Park. Proceeds benefit MG p.m. on Sunday at Lake Lily. The festival is a juried information please visit www.polasek.org. Research. For more information please contact art and fine craft show featuring the works of more Leah Nash at [email protected] than 100 artists. For more information please visit April 5, 2014 30th Annual Winter Park All-British Car Show – 9:00 www.maitlandchamber.com. a.m. at Mead Gardens. For more information please CollegeCollege ParkPark andand AreaOrlando Events Area Events visit www.cityofwinterpark.org. April 12 and 13 Book Sales – 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Ongoing Events the Maitland Public Libary located at 501 S. Mait- April 6, 2014 Orlando Philharmonic “Spring Pops” Concert – 7:00 Every Wednesday Belles and Beaus Dance Club has dances land Ave. p.m. in Central Park. For more information please visit every Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. at the www.cityofwinterpark.org. Marks Street Recreation Complex located at 99 May 10 Baby Owl Shower – 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the E. Marks Street. Join in for an evening of fun and Audubon Center for Birds of Prey located at 1101 April 7, 2014 Winter Park Executive Women Luncheon – 11:30 dancing to music by the Soft Touch band. Refresh- Audubon Way. Admission is free in lieu of a baby a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Winter Park Welcome Center. For ments are available. Singles and couples are wel- gift to support the Center’s Raptor Trauma Clinic. more information please visit www.winterpark.org. come. Cost: $5.00 per person. For more information For a wish list and more information please call 407- please call 407-277-7008. 644-0109, or visit www.flaudubon.org. April 8, 2014 “Trees for Peace” Tree Planting Project – 11:30 a.m. in the Central Park West Meadow. For more Every Thursday College Park Farmers’ Market – 5:00 to 9:00 WinterWinter ParkPark EventsEvents information please visit www.cityofwinterpark.org. p.m. located at 1600 Edgewater Dr. For information Ongoing Events call 407-999-5251. April 8, 2014 Popcorn Flicks In The Park– 8:00 p.m. in Central Every Saturday Winter Park Farmers’ Market – 7:00 a.m. to Park featuring the showing of “Murder on the Orient Every Sunday Downtown Orlando Farmers’ Market – 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Express.” For more information please visit www.cityof- to 4:00 p.m. at Lake Eola. For more information call winterpark.org. 407-246-3625. Every Saturday Line Dance Class –10:00 a.m. at the Winter Park Community Center. Beginners are asked to April 12, 2014 Household Hazardous Waste Disposal – 8:00 a.m. Monday – Friday Each Week Seniors’ Program in College Park come at 9:30 a.m. to learn the basic steps. For more to noon at the Public Works Compound. For more – 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the College Park Com- information please call 407-592-7835. information please visit www.cityofwinterpark.org. munity Center located at 2393 Elizabeth St. For information call 407-246-4361. Every Tuesday and Thursday “Hands-on Gardening” – 9:30 April 16, 2014 “Taste of Winter Park” – 5:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. at a.m. – noon at the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculp- the Winter Park Farmers’ Market. Event includes unlim- First Friday of Each Month The Art Stroll of Ivanhoe Village – 6:00 ture Gardens. For more information regarding this ited food and beverage samples from more than 40 to 9:00 p.m. on Orange Ave. between Princeton free year-round event please call 407-647-6294. local eateries, plus live entertainment. For information and New Hampshire. and tickets please visit www.winterpark.org Every Tuesday and Thursday Beginning Pilates Class – 5:15 p.m. April 10 Orlando State of the City Address – Mayor Dyer will at the Winter Park Community Center. For more April 19, 2014 60th Annual Easter Egg Hunt – 9:30 a.m. in deliver his speech at 10:30 a.m. on Church Street information please call 407-671-9599. Central Park. For more information please visit www. between Orange and Garland Avenues. For park- cityofwinterpark.org. Monday - Friday “Art in Chambers” Exhibit - Monday ing and other information please visit www.cityofor- through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This free lando.net/soc. April 24-26, 2014 “Night Out on Broadway” Presented by the exhibit is on display at the City Hall Commission WPHS Chorus – Performances are at 7:30 p.m. all three Chambers located at 401 Park Avenue South. April 13 Free Outdoor Family Concert – 4:30 p.m. at Loch nights. Proceeds benefit the Tyler Rush Memorial Haven Park featuring “Peter & The Wolf And Other Scholarship Fund. For tickets and information please Every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday Winter Park Benefit Shop musical Stories.” This concert is sponsored by Dr. call 407-628-3028 or email [email protected] – the shop is located at 140 West Lyman Avenue Phillips Charities in memory of Della Phillips. For more and is open from 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Tuesdays information please visit www.OrlandoPhil.org, or call April 26, 2014 22nd Annual Jeannette Genius McKean “Run for the and Fridays, and from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on 407-770-0071. Trees” – 7:30 a.m. at Showalter Field. Proceeds benefit Saturdays. Donate or purchase clothing, bedding, the Track Shack Foundation. For more information jewelry, kitchenware and more. Proceeds benefit April 16 Annual “Reading Between The Wines” Fundraiser – 6:00 please visit www.cityofwinterpark.org. various children’s programs and the local branch to 9:00 p.m. at the Orlando Science Center. This of Orlando Blind. For more information please call year’s special guest author is Stuart Woods. For April 30, 2014 Spring Band Concert – 7:00 p.m at the Anne 407-647-8276. ticket and sponsorship information please visit www. Derflinger Auditorium at Winter Park High School. For more information please visit www.ocps.net/lc/east/ adultliteracyleague.org or call 407-422-1540. Every Tuesday Beginning Pilates Class – 5:15 p.m. at the hwp/academics/The_Arts/band/Pages/Default.aspx Winter Park Community Center. For more informa- April 15-18 and April 21-24 Free Train Rides – As SunRail tests tion please call 407-671-9599. service and scheduling, the public is invited to ride May 1 Winter Park Public Library hosts Garden Talks with – Noon to 1:00 the train for free. Please visit www.sunrail.com for Stephen and Kristen Pategast of Hortus Oasis Every Thursday Walk With A Doc – Enjoy a rejuvenating p.m. (bring lunch). This month: “Ornaments Make the complete schedule. 30-minute walk with Florida Hospital physicians. This the Garden.” at Hortus Oasis. $5 per session. Regis- free event is held at 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Crosby April 30 Grand Opening of SunRail – The public is invited ter online http://wppl.org/ or call 407-623-3279. BRING ON

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