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SARAH WILSON get more The Voice It was all smiles on Election night at the new Miller’s Ale House in funding Oviedo, as Councilman Stephen Schenck and Councilwoman Cin- dy Drago each celebrated earning ISAAC BABCOCK another term on the Oviedo City The Voice Council. “I’m excit- For complete As President Barack Obama’s poll- ed, energized Seminole ing numbers slowly ticked toward County election and really, re- 270 electoral votes and beyond, results, visit ally proud of two laws passed that could impact VoteSeminole.org myself,” Dra- Seminole County’s bottom line far go said Tues- more. day, Nov. 6. “I Some residents will pay more worked really hard, and I think taxes next year, and some business if you work really hard for some- owners will pay less after Seminole thing, it means you’ll work really County residents voted for a mill- hard at it.” age increase to help fund the school Drago won her second term on system, and Oviedo residents voted the Council in Seat 4 over Oviedo to give tax incentives to businesses. businessman Bob Pollack, with 67 The millage hike, which will add percent of the vote. She says she’s $1 per $1,000 in taxable value to excited to continue moving the yearly property tax bills, had some city forward and working along star power behind it in former Or- with her fellow Council members. lando Magic Coach Stan Van Gun- “We all respect each other… PHOTO BY SARAH WILSON — THE VOICE dy. He circled the county, meeting and I think Oviedo is really show- Re-elected Oviedo incumbents Stephen Schenck and Cindy Drago shake hands at a victory party at the new with city and county officials to n Please see OVIEDO on page 5 Miller’s Ale House in Oviedo after winning their races Nov. 6. Both defeated Council race challengers by wide margins. push the idea that not only would the tax improve schools, but also home values. Seminole County Schools High School Director Michael Blasewitz Mica retains seat, said the school system couldn’t have had a better pitch man. n Please see MILLAGE on page 2 Dentel ousts Plakon

ISAAC BABCOCK ida House of Representatives The Voice District 30 said. “It’s not real to me yet.” Karen Castor Dentel smiled early But the excitement in the Tuesday night, but it was out of room at SoNapa Grille in Mai- nervousness. But as the election tland seemed to say more than results rolled in and the election Dentel could. She had just beaten was all but called in her favor, Republican Rep. Scott Plakon in the smiles were out of joy. The a race where she had been out- PHOTO BY ISAAC BABCOCK — THE VOICE longtime Maitland teacher had spent by a five to one margin. Karen Castor Dentel celebrates her victory on Tuesday night. She beat out

Publisher statement on page 2. USPS 008-093 just won her first elected office, “She built on her friendships,” Rep. Scott Plakon for the State House of Representatives Seat 30. On the national as her sister was winning her mother and former Florida Sen. stage, networks called the race for President Barack Obama at about 11 p.m. own election race on the other Betty Castor said. “She created side of the state. her own campaign because peo- Dentel. her sister, winning 70 percent of At press time Tuesday night, ple really trust her.” The Democrat challenger had the vote to retain her seat in U.S. more than 68,000 voters had cast Plakon’s campaign bus had drawn on the well-known po- House District 14. their ballots and Dentel com- become an oft-seen eye catcher litical name that came from both Numerous teachers, fire- manded a 53 percent to 47 per- on the roadways through Or- her mother and her sister Florida fighters and police associations cent lead. ange and Seminole County dur- Rep. Kathy Castor. In a likely first endorsed Dentel, helping legiti- “This is all brand new to me,” ing the run up to his general elec- for Florida politics, Kathy Castor mize her fledgling candidacy. the presumptive winner of Flor- tion battle against the newcomer was re-elected the same night as n Please see ELECTION on page 6 What’s goin’ on? INDEX Opening this week: ‘SKYFALL’ The 39th annual Great Day in Celery Stalks...... 15 the Country Arts and Crafts Stetson’s Corner...... 15 Festival will take place from 9 Interests...... 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. Calendar...... 10 10 at Lawton Elementary. Athletics...... 13 Ask Sandi...... 14 Young Voices...... 14 A threat from M’s past tests James Bond’s loyalty to his Calendar > 10 Classifieds...... 16 boss, and a personal attack tests his abilities as a spy. Page 2 Nov. 9 - Nov. 22, 2012 Seminole Voice

THIS WEEK in history Nov. 9, 1965 — The biggest power failure in U.S. history occurs as all of New York state and parts of seven neighboring states and eastern Canada are plunged into darkness. The blackout during the evening rush hour trapped 800,000 people in New York’s subways and stranded This Week thousands more in office buildings and elevators. MILLAGE | City and school officials thank residents for passing education and economy-boosting laws n CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE programs,” he said. “We were at a wrote in a press release Wednes- spite the slow economic recovery. “This will bring good jobs to funding cliff.” day morning. “This is not the time that peo- Oviedo,” Councilman Stephen “He really got the message The referendum, which passed Oviedo Mayor Dominic Pers- ple want to see taxes go up, so that Schenck said. out,” Blasewitz said. “The mes- by a margin of 56-44 percent, ampiere said it was a big help for the residents did this at a time like Those good jobs were targeted sage was that we were in dire stopped that, he said. maintaining the schools’ quality. this, it’s just fantastic,” he said. in emerging high-tech industries straights.” After a tense night watching “Nothing defines Seminole “We’re extremely grateful to the such as simulation, gaming and That’s something that, as for- the election, Superintendent Walt County or more specifically Ovie- residents.” research. mer principal of Winter Springs Griffin was busy thanking county do as much as our schools,” Pers- And in Oviedo, another eco- “Once you get those clean in- High School, Blasewitz could see residents the next morning for ampiere said. “I for one wasn’t nomic jolt came courtesy of the dustry businesses that pay above in the halls. voting for the tax. willing to take a chance on that. taxpayers, who voted 60-40 per- the median, then support busi- “We had already gotten rid of “By approving this referen- It’ll be good for business, the cent for an economic incentive nesses start to thrive,” Persamp- almost all of [the media center dum, the voters have provided economy, home values, every- program that would give tax iere said. “Those folks will have support staff], we might have had us the resources needed to main- thing as far as I’m concerned.” breaks to businesses that bring more disposable income. As I’ve to lose even more staff, we could tain and improve one of the best Blasewitz applauded residents in jobs that pay higher than the said before, a rising tide lifts all have had to close down athletic school districts in the country,” he for investing in the schools, de- county average. boats.”

Grace C. McCreery, 90, passed on Oviedo adds a touch of style September 27, 2012. She touched so many lives during her journey. She had a special way of meeting a stranger and immediately turning them into a lifelong friend from the cashier at the super market to the Yorkies in her neighbors yard. She will be remembered for her outgoing personality, her sense of humor (which was contagious) & the deep love she had for her family! She was preceded in passing by her husband of 49 years, Lester McCreery. They loved to travel and toured the West in their camper and finally retired in Casselberry, Florida. Gracie was an active member of the Casselberry Senior Center & St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Altamonte Springs, FL. She loved doing crafts, collecting frogs of all sorts and just being with people. Anyone who knew her - loved her! She is survived by her two children, son Gerald McCreery & his wife Barbara from Bethlehem Twp., PA & her daughter, Judy and her husband Edward Charney of Easton, PA. Gracie had 4 grandchildren & 9 great grandchildren. There was a quiet family ceremony at the Glen Haven Memorial Park on October 5, 2012. Donations may be made to Hospice of Maitland, FL. She is finally with her love - Lester – and the Lord. PHOTOS BY KELLY CANOVA — KELLY CANOVA PHOTOGRAPHY Stylists met politics at the Oviedo Paul Mitchell School opening at the Oviedo Mall on Oct. 15. Above, Mayor Dominic Persampiere poses with owner Giulio Vegalio, top left, and Paul Mitchell CEO John Paul DeJoria, top right.

Published Friday, Nov. 9, 2012 Volume 22, Issue Number 44

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PHOTOS BY ISAAC BABCOCK — THE VOICE Revelers roamed Aloma Avenue Oct. 27 at the Goldenrod Parade and Festival, celebrating the unincorporated area east of Winter Park. Shriners burned rubber, top left, CenturyLink threw candy, bottom left. Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings, top right, rides high, while soon-to-be elected Seminole County Commissioner Lee Constantine, bottom right, showed his Giants colors. Lake Howell’s band, above, entertained.

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THIS WEEK in human history Nov. 16, 1901 — A low-slung car called the “Torpedo Racer” — basically a square platform on bicycle wheels — breaks the world speed record for electric cars in Coney Island, N.Y., by going 1 mile down the straight dirt track in just 63 seconds. That’s about 57 mph. Today the world Interests speed record for an electric vehicle is about 245 mph. Sunshine Dance makes special feel normal

SARAH WILSON Sunshine Dance Club is 7-9 p.m. The Voice Friday, Nov. 16, at Riverside Park Complex, 1600 Lockwood Blvd. One Friday night a month, in in Oviedo. It’s open to teens to between the popping sounds of adults with special abilities and tennis balls hitting racquets and physically and/or mentally challenged skateboards grinding railings, individuals. There will be family the slight echo of thumping bass friendly music, door prizes, costume reverberates through Riverside and dance contests. A king and Park in Oviedo. queen will be crowned for the night. Following the source of the Snacks will be provided. Admission pulsing takes you to the center is $2. For more information, please of the park, to its multi-purpose call 407-971-5575 or visit visit room. A step inside, and the pop- cityofoviedo.net/node/1727. ping and grinding park noises are For more information about the drowned out by the syncopated Oviedo–Winter Springs Optimist Club, beat of the “Macarena” echoing including how you can get involved through the hall, only seconded with the monthly Sunshine Dances, by the light sound of laughter that visit owsoptimistclub.com. To learn continually bounces off the walls. more about Helpful Hands, visit Right hand out, followed by helpfulhandsseminole.com the left, then flip-flip, shoulder- shoulder, head-head, hip-hip, a shimmy and turn. More than 100 floor in enthusiasm. people fill the room’s makeshift “All these kids and adults want dance floor busting their best- is a place to go and have fun with choreographed moves to the beat. their friends. … They just want They might not all hit their moves to have fun and not worry about at the right time, be facing the being laughed at. Here nobody is right way, or keep to the beat, but looking at what you’re wearing in this moment, it doesn’t matter. or how you dance, it’s just about And dance organizer Anne fun,” Sargent said. Marie Sargent with the Oviedo- Started in Oviedo by the Op- Winter Springs Optimist Club timist Club in 2010, the Sunshine PHOTO BY SARAH WILSON — THE VOICE says that is what makes the Dance Club is modeled after simi- Anne Marie Sargent, center, dances with daughter Julia, left, during a Sunshine Dance event at Oviedo’s Riverside Park. monthly event special, in more lar dances offered in Altamonte The Oviedo Optimist Club began the dances to help those with disabilities to have fun experiences without anxiety. ways than one. Springs, where special needs- This Sunshine Dance Club is mom Sargent would take her needs and to get comfortable with and co-founder Regina Bereswill to dance away their differences. open to any and all members of daughter Julia. Recognizing the them,” she said. said. “This way we kind of help to “It’s nice because this is the the local special needs commu- need for a more local event, she Helpful Hands, an Oviedo or- break down that barrier.” place they get to come and don’t nity. It’s one night a month where proposed the idea to the Optimist ganization that focuses on helping “It gives them that ray of sun- have to worry about anything … you’re welcome and encouraged Club and then to the city. From to improve the quality of life sta- shine, that sense of normal,” add- there’s no inhibitions,” said Jas- to roll your wheelchair through there she’s contacted other differ- tus for local people in need, spon- ed Helpful Hands board member mine Decker, who regularly at- the conga line, use your walker ent local charities to sponsor the sors two of the dances a year. and Oviedo City Councilwoman tends the dances with her brother. to get extra air during your “Cha event each month. “Imagine how intimidating life Cindy Drago. But the fun isn’t limited to Cha Slide” hops, or break out in “On top of what we’re doing is when you just want to dance, Sponsoring the event, the or- those who are out there dancing, an air guitar solo during “Don’t for the kids, we want to get the but you always have to worry ganization rallies its volunteers to said David Pudles, Oviedo-Win- Stop Believing,” which has got community aware of the people about being maybe laughed at or provide food, prizes and fun for ter Springs Optimist Club mem- you kneeling and rolling on the in their community with special judged,” Helpful Hands President the kids and parents that come out ber and Sunshine volunteer. “You can be having the worst day in the world, and you come here and your attitude totally changes,” he says, a broad smile on his face. Looking around the room during the dance, you’d be hard pressed to find a face without a smile. But when Sargent looks out on the 100 smiling faces and starts to reflect on what this dance really means to each of them, her daugh- ter included, she can’t help but get emotional. “It’s just so great to see them having fun. Unless you have a child with special needs…” she says, trailing off to shake away tears. “There’s just not that many places where they can go and re- ally enjoy themselves and have a good time.” Her daughter Julia says her fa- vorite part of the dances is getting to hang out with her friends and break it down to the “Macarena,” which she did earlier in the night, her mom busting a move right alongside her. They may not have all been on beat, been facing the same way or doing the moves in choreo- graphed order, but it’s OK. And they all agree, that’s the whole point. Page 8 Nov. 9 - Nov. 22, 2012 Seminole Voice Family From cash to karate Calendar An Oviedo karate school hopes to refresh the martial arts scene inside a converted bank NOV. 8 The Wayne Densch Performing Arts BRITTNI JOHNSON The Voice For more information about Taylor’s Center, 203 S. Magnolia Ave., San- Fitness Club and North Wind ford, and the Seminole County Junior Martial Arts Academy, visit www. Repertory Company are delighted to A drive-thru that once sent money taylorsfitnessclub.com or call 407- present the musical extravaganza zipping through tubes now gives 365-1151. “Fame Jr.” on Thursday, Friday and kids a space for their kicking, Saturday, Nov. 8-10, at 7 p.m., also punching and Japanese calligra- Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 10-11, at phy. said. 2 p.m. Tickets: Adults $15, children There aren’t piles of cash be- Taylor said karate has helped $10. Please call 407-321-8111 or hind the foot-thick safe door — develop his outlook on life. Its PHOTO BY ISAAC BABCOCK — THE VOICE WDPAC.com. Group rates are avail- just regular old chairs and paper- philosophies or “rules of the dojo” able. James Taylor, right, teaches budding martial arts masters at the North Wind Mar- work. Boys and girls change into have built his character, guided tial Arts Academy. The Academy opened inside a converted former bank along with their crisp, white karate gi, tied him to clear decisions and helped Taylor’s Fitness Club. The bank’s drive-thru was converted into a craft area. NOV. 9 up by belts colored with accom- him become a natural moderator. The Spotlight Theater of Central Flor- plishments, in cubicles originally Those rules are taught to the chil- and her husband saw that in their plenty of gym memberships over ida will present “The Snow Queen” meant for bank managers. dren who attend his classes. daughters too. Both are black belts the years that she never wanted Friday through Sunday, Nov. 9-11, at A former Oviedo bank gained “I want to bring old traditional who studied under Taylor for nine to use. Taylor changed all of that. the Rural Heritage Center, located at new life last summer. The space karate back to the mainstream years, and karate helped them de- Parmele had had two heart at- 101 E. Main St. in Geneva. The per- now houses Taylor’s Fitness Club again,” he said. “It’s really been velop greater self-esteem. tacks and broken bones, and she formances are Friday at 7:30 p.m., “They were always very com- Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and North Wind Martial Arts watered down.” went to him to get in shape. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Cost is $15 Academy. Locals James Taylor His school focuses on the fortable about being able to han- “I’m definitely stronger in so for adults and $10 for children and and husband-and-wife team Brent whole culture and mindset be- dle themselves in any situation,” many ways,” she said. “I’ve had students. Groups of 20 or more also and Janis Nakagama opened their hind karate and teaches the stu- Brent Nakagama said. tremendous results, both mentally receive tickets for $2 off. Call 386- gym June 1. The space was a Fifth dents discipline. They must focus, It was a natural choice for the and physically.” 843-6275. Third Bank location years before. respond and respect their teacher, couple to partner with Taylor be- Parmele said Taylor is profes- Their center offers personal and if they don’t, they’ll be doing cause of their history. sional, encouraging but not too NOV. 10 one-on-one fitness training and push-ups then and there. But the “His passion for it — you can pushy, and knows how to get her Dinner & Movie Night at the Geneva martial arts classes for all ages. students know they’ve earned just see his love and his knowl- moving. He embodies the control Bijou starts at 6:30 p.m. on Satur- They hosted a summer camp and it when they pass their test and edge,” Janis said. martial arts teach. day, Nov. 10. Pizza will be sold by the are now partners with several area move to the next belt level, not They want their school to build “There’s a peacefulness about slice and the movie starts at 7 p.m. schools and pick up children for like at other schools, he said. up its student count, but not get James (Taylor) that’s hard to ex- at the Rural Heritage Center, located their after-school karate program. “Martial arts has gone to a belt too large. Individual attention plain … it infuses the place,” she at 101 E. Main St. in Geneva. Cost is Taylor is the instructor for all factory,” Taylor said. “They don’t to each student’s strengths and said. a $5 donation per person or $3 for of the programs. He had always give them that work ethic.” needs are what they always want His father, Robert, said it’s all kids younger than 16. Cost is $13 for been into fitness and playing Janis Nakagama, whose back- to focus on. They hope to foster a part of his plan — to create a space families. sports growing up and could be ground is in early childhood edu- real family feeling among mem- for people to be healthy, work found doing push-ups before bed cation, helped run the summer bers of their “dojo” (school). hard and gain a greater sense of NOV. 11 at age 10, his dad, Robert Taylor, camp. She said that many of the “The best dojos give a sense self. Brent said it’s simple — while Food Truck Crazy will take place said. He discovered karate while children who attended improved of belonging, community, a tribe many things in life give instant from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 11, watching a demonstration at Va- their behavior at school. The rules feel,” Brent said. gratification, karate is not one of in the northwest parking lot of the lencia Community College more and character traits valued at the Taylor’s karate attitude trans- them. It takes many years to learn, Oviedo Mall. Up to 20 local gourmet than 20 years ago, and that’s school — for example, to honor lates well to his personal training but the benefits last a lifetime. food trucks will be on site. where he found his true passion. the principles of courtesy — re- program, too, clients said. Sandy And that’s what they’re all about. NOV. 15 “I just fell in love with it,” he ally work in everyday life. She Parmele, who has been train- “He’s got a vision,” Robert ing with him for four years, had said. Oviedo Mall will celebrate Santa’s arrival with fun entertainment, swag bags and refreshments on Nov. 15. The event is sold out, but Santa will be there through Dec. 24. Visit myOviedoMall.com for details. NOV. 17 The Owl Prowl at the Geneva Wilder- ness Area, County Road 426, Geneva, is from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17. It’s $3 per person. Join the Seminole County Natural Lands Pro- gram to learn about owls, the silent hunters of the night. Children must be 7 years or older and accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required. Call 407-349-0959. Look Good and See Better...This Holiday Season! Movies in the Park is from 4 to 9 p.m. Nov. 17 (and every third Satur- day of the month) at Riverside Park, 1600 Lockwood Blvd, Oviedo. From our family to yours, DEC. 1 Join the road crew for a fun afternoon Wishing you a safe and joyful of games, prizes, dancing, and good- Holiday Season! will at Radio Disney’s Festival of Giving at the Oviedo Mall on Saturday, Dec. 1. Several of your favorite chari- Oviedo VISION Center ties will be on site all in one place for easy giving this holiday season. Fashion Frames ONGOING The Seminole State College Plan- Custom Contact Fittings etarium presents “Central Florida Nights” from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Eye Exams for All Ages Nov. 16. “StarTalk Live!” will be pre- Designer & Rx Sunglasses sented from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 9. “The 13th Sign” will be presented Treatment of “Red Eyes” from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 10 and Nov. 17. The planetarium will In-House Optical Lab be closed Nov. 23 and Nov. 24. Visit seminolestate.edu/planet or call 407- Surgery Co-Management 708-2360.

Visit SeminoleVoice.com for more Dr. Gary D. McDonald and Dr. Jason R. Wallace Optometric Physicians details on these events. Email • submissions to jandreasson@ turnstilemediagroup.com 875 Clark Street,Suite A • Oviedo, FL 32765 • www.OviedoVision.com • 407.366.7655 Seminole Voice Nov. 9 - Nov. 22, 2012 Page 9 Creep show in Oviedo Voices in the dark

PHOTOS BY ISAAC BABCOCK — THE VOICE PHOTOS BY SARAH WILSON — THE VOICE Oviedo’s Carnival of Screams haunted Riverside Park on Oct. 26, turning the recreation center Erin Cloninger, top, plays Martha Brock at The Oviedo Preservation Project’s Cemetery Tour Oct. 15. into a blacked out house of horror filled with local volunteers trained for maximum scares. Lori Aulin, above, looks spooky as Eliza Jones Argo as the sun sets and darkness closes in.

Reviving 5,000 years of civilization

ALL-NEW 2013 SHOW A Renaissance Unfolding with live orchestra Shen Yun Reviving Ancient Civilization egend has it that Chinese arts and culture nist Party’s political campaigns. The Cultural Revolution were gifts bestowed by the heavens. In ancient of the 60’s and 70’s was especially devastating—artifacts, China, students and scholars would sit in medi- books, and temples were destroyed in an effort to wipe Ltation to calm their minds and inspire creativity. out the world’s most ancient culture. Millions were killed But in recent decades, these traditions have been all but and Chinese culture never fully recovered. completely lost. Today, where can you go to discover au- Enter Shen Yun Performing Arts. In 2006, a group of thentic Chinese arts and culture? top Chinese artists living in the West came together and Surprisingly, perhaps, the answer is so near you - Or- established Shen Yun as a non-profit organization in New lando. In January 2013, the world’s premier classical Chi- York. Having found artistic freedom, they set out to bring nese music and dance company, Shen Yun Performing a long-lost culture back to life. Arts, will perform at Bob Carr Centre. The show is a cel- Ever since, Shen Yun has performed in the world’s top ebration of traditional Chinese culture as it was meant to venues, taking audiences from Paris to Sydney on a jour- be—a study in grace, wisdom, and virtues distilled from ney to distant lands and times. JANUARY 15–17 five millennia of civilization. At the core of a Shen Yun performance are classical The company’s dancers are mostly ethnic Chinese se- Chinese dance, ethnic and folk dances, ancient legends, BOB CARR CENTRE lected from among top artists around the world. Many and modern tales of courage. Dance is accompanied by of them grew up outside of China, including in Florida. a one-of-a-kind orchestra, which combines both classical What unites them is a vision of reviving a lost heritage BUY NOW FOR PREMIUM SEAT SELECTION Western and Chinese instruments to produce a refresh- and sharing it with the world. ing sound. Vocalists, bright costumes, and animated digi- The journey to understanding today’s China begins tal backdrops round out the evening. The experience has Phone: 1) 800-745-3000 (press “0” for a rep) 5,000 years ago, with the reign of the legendary Yellow been described as both enriching and inspiring. 2) 888-884-6707 Emperor. He is credited with establishing a culture rooted And January 15-17, Shen Yun will be returning to Bob in veneration for the “Heavenly Way.” Carr Centre as part of its 2013 world tour. Shen Yun will Online: 1) Ticketmaster.com (search “Shen Yun”) The idea of aligning oneself to a higher principle has also be at Broward Center, Ft. Lauderdale January 11-13 2) FLShows.com permeated Chinese life for thousands of years since: from and Times-Union Center, Jacksonville January 29-30. arranging furniture with Feng Shui to governing by Con- None of this would be possible without the enthusiastic fucian ideals; from following Buddhist and Taoist medi- support of audience members and generous donors from ShenYun2013.org tation disciplines to creating music and art that revere the around the world. divine. To learn more and to support Shen Yun Performing Presented by Florida Falun Dafa Association, Inc. Fast-forward to the present and these traditions have Arts by buying tickets, please visit: Shenyun2013.org or mostly disappeared, wiped out by the Chinese Commu- call 888.884.6707. Page 10 Nov. 9 - Nov. 22, 2012 Seminole Voice Calendar

NOV. 8 public alike – from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thurs- 719-8883. Nov. 30: Candle- The Casselberry Chamber of Commerce day, Nov. 15, at Memory Mall at University is hosting the Casselberry Food & Wine of Central Florida, located at 4000 Central NOV. 18 light home tour: Festival from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Florida Blvd. Purchase tickets online at From 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 18, the The Candlelight Tour of Nov. 8, at Lake Concord Park, located at www.havehopezumba.com/register Seminole Audubon Society (SAS) Sep- Homes is 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 95 Triplet Lake Drive behind Casselberry tember programs will focus on the great Friday, Nov. 30. The ticket City Hall. Tickets are $25 at the door. Visit Sanford invites you to participate in a resource tools on the internet for birders. booth will be located at Elm CasselberryFoodWineFest.com workshop to help imagine a brighter The meeting will be held at the Seminole future for the Sanford community from County Library, located at 150 N. Palmetto Avenue and 16th Street in NOV. 9 Sanford’s historic Sanford 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 15, at the Ave. in Sanford. To RSVP, call 407-977- Heights neighborhood. Tickets are $25. Visit www.SanfordHistoricTrust.org Seminole State College of Florida is hold- Sanford Civic Center, located at 401 E. 4389. ing a Veterans Day Ceremony from 11 Seminole Blvd. Visit www.sanfordfl.gov a.m. to noon on Friday, Nov. 9, at the Fine under “Latest News.” NOV. 19 Arts Concert Hall (building G) on the San- Oviedo City Council meetings take place ford/Lake Mary Campus. Call 407-708- The Florida Department of Transporta- at 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Monday Nov. 11: Veterans Day in 2242. tion (FDOT) is holding a public informa- of each month (Nov. 19) in the Oviedo City tion workshop for a safety improvement Hall Council Chambers. Visit cityofoviedo. Winter Springs NOV. 10 project along Alafaya Trail (State Road net to view the agenda. Hammy’s Bday Bash will take place at 434) from 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. A veterans memorial event will go from 6 to 7 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10, at The Black 15, at the Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church, The Winter Springs City Commission p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 11, at the Winter Springs Hammock, located at 2356 Black Ham- located at 1801 Rouse Road in Orlando. will hold a special meeting on Monday, Veterans Memorial in the Winter Springs mock Fish Camp Road in Oviedo. Hammy The event begins with an open house at 6 Nov. 19, which will begin promptly after Town Center. It will be a time to honor retired is a male American alligator born in 1968. p.m. The presentation video is also avail- the Inauguration Ceremony, which begins military servants and to remember those who Call 407-365-1244. able at http://bit.ly/TwsjkS at 4:30 p.m. There will be no other com- have made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. Contact Brian Dunigan at 407- mission meetings in November. 327-6593 or email bdunigan@ winterspringsfl.org The Celery City Cruisers Annual Car Show NOV. 16 will go from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Satur- Annual Arts & Crafts Fair is Friday, Nov. NOV. 22 day, Nov. 10, at the Museum of Seminole 16, and Saturday, Nov. 17, from 9 a.m. to It’s Thanksgiving Day. County History, located at 300 Bush Blvd. 6 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 18, from 8 a.m. Nov. 10: Great in Sanford. Call 407-665-2489. to 2 p.m. at St. Stephen Church, located NOV. 23 Day festival at 575 Tuskawilla Road in Winter Springs. Black Friday Frenzy Shopping Spree NOV. 11 Proceeds support local outreach pro- event will take place at the Oviedo mall The 39th annual Great Day in The Intro to Sundew Gardening Tour and grams at St. Stephen. Call 407-435-8945. from 6 to 9 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 23. The the Country Arts and Crafts workshop is held from 10 a.m. to noon on first 100 people in line will receive a Vera Festival will take place from the second Sunday of each month (Nov. NOV. 17 Bradley tote bag. Visit www.myOvieod- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 11). Learn the different methods of natu- “A Million Steps for Christ” is a walk- Mall.com Nov. 10, at Lawton Elementary ral and practical gardening used at Sun- athon event on Saturday, Nov. 17, that will School in Oviedo. Admission is dew Gardens. Cost is $20. Visit Sundew raise support for four different ministries NOV. 24 free and free parking is avail- Gardens on Facebook or at SundewGar- in Seminole and Orange Counties. Each The Oviedo-Winter Springs Regional able at Oviedo High School. dens.com or send an email to sundew- step of the five mile walk will raise one Chamber of Commerce will serve its mis- [email protected] cent for the ministries. The event will take sion of promoting economic advance- place in Oviedo on the great trails that are ment in the Oviedo-Winter Springs com- NOV. 12 in Seminole County. Contact 407-219- munity by supporting the third annual Nov. 10: Free Reformed Theological Seminary invites 7625 or finalfreedom@hishealinghand. Small Business Saturday that takes the community to a literary event on com place on Nov. 24 between Black Friday Beethoven concert Monday, Nov. 12, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at and Cyber Monday. Visit www.ShopSmall. St. Luke’s free concert series RTS/Orlando, located at 1231 Reforma- The Camaraderie Foundation is challeng- com presents the UCF Symphony tion Drive in Oviedo. The evening will ing Central Florida to “walk a mile in their Orchestra and the UCF Chorus, feature a lecture and book signing by Dr. boots” for the area’s firstRuck Sack NOV. 29 performing “Beethoven Forever!” Nabeel Jabbour, author of “The Crescent March on Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Uni- The quarterly meeting of the Semi- with conductor Laszlo Marosi at 7 Through the Eyes of the Cross.” This versity of Central Florida. Participants can nole County Historical Society is 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10, at St. event is free and the public is invited. choose to march, walk or run a 3, 6 or p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at the Museum Luke’s Lutheran Church, 2021 W. Contact Laura Armstrong at 407-366- 12-mile route with or without a pack or of Seminole County History, 300 Bush State Road 426 in Oviedo. Visit 9493 or [email protected] added weight. Visit www.CamaraderieF- Blvd. Sanford. Light refreshments will be stlukes-oviedo.org/concert-series oundation.com or call 407-841-0071. served. It’s free. Call 407-665-2489. The Cuplet Fern Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society will be holding a Join the Cuplet Fern Chapter of the NOV. 30 free information session at 7 p.m. on Florida Native Plant Society at 9 a.m. St. Luke’s Concert Series presents the Monday, Nov. 12, at the Sanford Garden on Saturday, Nov. 17, for a visit to see 2012 “Holiday Concert” featuring new Nov. 11: Food Truck Club building, located at 200 Fairmont the Fairchild Oak, one of the largest live arrangements of old Holiday favorites by Drive in Sanford. Call 407-321-7616. oak trees in the south, followed by a hike the Brass Band of Central Florida at St. Crazy in Oviedo through the adjacent oak hammock at Luke’s Lutheran Church, 2021 W. State Join Food Truck Crazy at Oviedo Mall NOV. 15 Bulow Creek State Park, located at 3351 Road 426, Oviedo. There will be three from 4 to 8 p.m. every second Sun- Tijuana Flats will hold community nights Old Dixie Highway in Ormond Beach. Call performances: Friday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m., day of the month (Nov. 11) for a fresh for HOPE between 5 and 9 p.m. on the 407-321-7616. and Saturday, Dec. 1, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. cooked dinner from one of Central third Thursday of the month at the 1016 The public invited. Admission to the con- Florida’s gourmet food trucks. Food Lockwood Blvd, Oviedo, and the 160 Tus- Join the Seminole Audubon Society cert is free. trucks gather in the northwest park- kawilla Road, Winter Springs, locations. (SAS) at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, ing lot. Visit foodtruckcrazy.com Ten percent of your purchase will go di- for its November group outing at the Old DEC. 1 rectly to HOPE. Spanish Mill and DeLeon Springs State The Oviedo Farmers Market is from 8 Park, located at 601 Ponce DeLeon Blvd. a.m. to 1 p.m. on the first Saturday of ev- Newcomers of Central Florida, Inc. will in Deland. RSVP at www.meetup.com/ ery month on the grounds of the Historic Nov. 17: Geneva be hosting a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on seminoleaudubon-com, joy7audubon@ Lawton House, located at 200 W. Broad- Thursday, Nov. 15, featuring couponing aol.com or 407-977-4389. way St. Visit OviedoHS.com for more in- Jam music fest expert Sherrie Stumbo, who will present formation. “How to be a Coupon Queen.” Tickets The 36th Annual Longwood Arts and Come for a free evening of are $23. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Ad- Crafts Festival starts at 9 a.m. on Sat- The Daytime Home and Garden Tour is old-time music at the Gene- vance reservations are required. Contact urday, Nov. 17, and Sunday, Nov. 18, at Saturday, Dec. 1, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. va Jam at the Geneva Com- 407-366-9084 or [email protected] Historic Longwood off Highway 434 and That tour’s headquarters and ticket booth munity Center on Saturday, or visit newcomerscfl.org Highway 427. Call 407-331-7354. is at the UCF Public History Center 301 W. Nov. 17, at 6:30 p.m. There 7th St., Sanford. This year, in addition to is toe-tapping acoustic mu- A Rhea of Hope (AROH) partners with Her The Indoor Artisan & Farmer’s Market a variety of charming homes and historic sic and some old-fashioned Campus at UCF to launch the inaugural will take place from noon to 3 p.m. on buildings, the Day Tour of Homes is fea- gospel for you to enjoy. “Have Hope Zumbathon®” – a high- Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Serenity Cen- turing private and public gardens in the energy, feel good, dance-fitness fundrais- ter’s CommUNITY Space, located at 2040 Sanford area. Tickets are $25. Visit www. ing party open to students and the general Winter Springs Blvd. in Oviedo. Call 407- SanfordHistoricTrust.org

The 9th annual Oviedo Pottery Holiday Sale and Studio Tour is from 10 to 5 p.m. Dec. 1 and 2. It’s free. It is a self-guided Thomas holiday tour of three potter’s studios all Fresh Fruit located within minutes of downtown “Community supported agriculture.” Vine Ripe Tomatoes Produce Oviedo, including the Artistic Hand and Mary Loving at VanArsdale and Florida Vegetables 110 Geneva Dr., Oviedo Avenues. Tour maps and information are Tom Carey (Across from Ace Hardware) available at www.oviedopotters.org or by [email protected] calling 407-365-7404.

Experience homegrown gardening: Send submissions to jandreasson@ Plan your next fieldtrip to Sundew Gardens “Get Healthy From the Inside Out!” turnstilemediagroup.com Seminole Voice Nov. 9 - Nov. 22, 2012 Page 11 Notes

Hope Hike a success event and an estimated $9,000 was raised. South Seminole Hospital celebrated “Pink October,” Keeth teacher wins a month dedicated to raising awareness for breast Innovative project catalogs history cancer, with its annual Hope Hike. The Hope Hike, The Regional Initiative for Collecting History, Expe- McDonald’s award which began at Longwood City Hall and continued riences and Stories (RICHES) of Central Florida is a Third grade Keeth Elementary down the street to the hospital, brought together growing catalog of information that can be searched school teacher Mrs. Andrea Litz hospital leaders, oncologists, elected officials, breast in a way that Dr. Connie Lester hopes becomes a was presented the prestigious Mc- cancer survivors and team members in solidarity in digital model for others. The online project taps into Donald’s Feature Teacher award on the fight against breast cancer. places, people and events that shaped the region’s Oct. 25 surrounded by her students. histroy. Visit http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/mosaic.php This award honors those teachers Join the Teach-In SCHOOL NEWS in Seminole County who display in- Teach-In at Winter Springs High School is a perfect novation in their lessons and pas- opportunity for parents, business leaders and com- Seminole County has sion for their profession. “Mrs. Litz, munity members to let students know we care about 47 merit scholar finalists our 2012 Teacher of the Year, is very them. It’s simple – join them on Tuesday, Nov. 13, Nearly four dozen Seminole County Public Schools structured, focused and most of all and teach a class or two. Teach-In highlights the im- students, representing all eight of the county’s high determined to meet the needs of students at Keeth Elementary,” said Peter Gaffney, principal of Keeth portance of bringing together teachers, school staff, schools, ranked among the top 1 percent of students Elementary. “Mrs. Litz’s compassionate and precise work with students is a masterpiece to observe. parents, students and communities in a unified effort nationwide in the National Merit Scholar competition. She captures the students’ attention with lessons that are appropriate and stimulating and she brings to build great public schools. Simply call the school The 47 students are among 16,000 semifinalists out out the absolute best in every student that has the pleasure of having Mrs. Litz as their teacher….” at 407-320-8722 and ask for Debbie Abel during the of 1.5 million students across the country ranked by hours of 7 a.m.-3 p.m., or register at scps.k12.fl.us 2011 results of the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT). This makes the students eligible to ad- Oviedo population grows vance to the National Merit Finalist competition to Seminole County firms recognized Mexican Consulate Oviedo received its April 1 population estimate from contend for 8,300 scholarships worth more than $32 The Seminole County Regional Chamber of Com- the University of Florida’s Bureau for Business and million. This year’s National Merit Scholars averaged merce recognized the following Seminole County donates $8K Economic Research (BEBR). The city’s 2012 popula- a total of 2160 (out of 2400) on the SAT, a composite companies based on capital investment and job cre- A donation from the Consulate of Mexico will tion estimate is 34,573. This is an increase of 748 ACT score of 33 (out of 36) and a GPA of 4.39. ation at the 2012 Industry Recognition Luncheon: help create scholarships for Mexican-Ameri- over the city’s 2011 population of 33,815 and an in- • Axium Healthcare Pharmacy, Inc. – Over the last can and international students from Mexico crease of 1,231 over the 2010 Federal Census popu- BIZ NEWS three years, Axium has grown at an annual rate of attending Seminole State College of Florida. lation of 33,342. Ranch is No. 6 largest for Angus 30 percent. The donation was presented to Seminole State Double D Angus Ranch, Casselberry, ranked as sixth • Liberty Mutual – Liberty Mutual’s Seminole County during a ceremony at the Mexican Consulate Pancake breakfast raises money largest in registering the most Angus beef cattle in location opened in 1997 with 26 employees and to- in Orlando on Tuesday, Oct. 9. Seminole State The Oviedo Fire Rescue Department participated in Florida having recorded 49 head of Angus with the day has more than 900 employees. will receive $8,000, which will be matched by the Pancake Breakfast Fund Raising Campaign held American Angus Association during fiscal year 2012, • Nutrex Research – After opening 10 years ago in the Foundation for Seminole State College to at TJ’s Seafood Shack for local resident Catlin Down- which ended Sept. 30. Visit www.angus.org 3,000 square-feet of space, Nutrex operates today in create five $3,200 scholarships. ing in September. Roughly 1,000 visitors attended the a newly built, 80,000 square-foot facility. • Power Grid Engineering – Power Grid is quickly expanding to other areas in the Southeast. FirstLight HomeCare opens in Oviedo Karen Tucker opens FirstLight HomeCare at 2461 W. State Road 426 in Oviedo. Personal experiences caring for aging relatives led her to open the non- medical, in-home care provider, serving seniors and others needing assistance in Seminole, Orange and 36th Osceola counties. November 17th & 18th, 2012 Seminole County South Rotary Club 2ND ANNUAL Art, Craft & Wine Festival All Pro ts Go to Charity Nov 17th & 18th Free Admission! It’s time for Rotary’s Art, Craft and Wine festival!

This two-day event features 100+ talented artists and crafters o ering original and unique items, it is a perfect way to kick o your holiday shopping.

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Tax representation is becoming now” — We have heard of many Do hire a lawyer — Many it is impossible for you to find out Do ask to meet with the per- like the condiments aisle at your cases where the would-be tax CPAs and IRS enrolled their disciplinary history. son who will be working on local grocery store. representative told a potential cli- 4.agents are experienced and com- Do ask detailed questions 9.your case — The person you have There are too many choices ent that he or she could go to jail petent in the area of IRS disputes, about the representative’s the initial consultation with may and no way to tell what’s best. if they didn’t hire them immedi- but only statements you make to 8.background and experience be an attorney, but the person she Here are 10 ately. This is immoral. A good tax a lawyer are protected from dis- — You have a right to know delegates the work to might not do’s and don’ts representative will make you feel closure under the attorney-client everything about a potential tax be. There is nothing wrong with to follow before less anxiety about your stressful privilege. advisor before you give them any a lawyer who has non-lawyers hiring someone IRS problems. It is extremely rare Non-lawyers can be forced money. (See No. 1) assist him or her in handling case to represent you for the IRS to pursue criminal to disclose in a hearing or trial before the IRS: charges against everyday taxpay- everything you tell them. Do ask ers. Don’t hire someone whose Don’t hire someone whose advertisements or for a free Don’t hire anyone who uses advertisements or promo- promotional materials offer “pennies on the 1.consultation — sales gimmicks to try to 5.tional materials offer “pennies Peter Pappas You should not 3.get you to hire him — Remem- on the dollar” IRS settlements — dollar” IRS settlements — This is a scam. These Tax Talk be required to ber, you aren’t buying a used This is a scam. individuals are trying to manipulate you by pay anything to car or cheap furniture and you These individuals are trying telling you what you want to hear…. a tax lawyer or CPA just to find shouldn’t be treated as if you to manipulate you by telling you out whether you need to hire him were. what you want to hear, not what or not. The initial consultation You want to hire a serious pro- you need to hear. It is preposter- Ask the representative the fol- files, but you have the right to benefits the lawyer as much as it fessional to handle this critically ous that any honest tax profes- lowing questions: meet those people. does the potential client. important matter for you, not sional would or could tell you a. Have you ever tried a case Don’t hire the first person Don’t hire anyone who tries “Dan’s Discount House of Holy what she could do for you with- in United States Tax Court? If the you speak with unless to scare you into “acting Worship.” out first analyzing your case. answer is no, it tells you that if you10. are certain it is the right 2. Don’t hire anyone who your tax dispute doesn’t get re- person for you — Tax matters sends you an unsolicited let- solved at the administrative level are simply too important for 6.ter in the mail after you’ve been you will have to hire another you to hire the first person you served with an IRS lien — These representative to take the matter speak with merely because it’s people scour the newspapers and to court. more work to speak with several 160 East Broadway Phone: (407) 365-3722 public records looking for anyone b. Can the IRS or the Courts candidates. It’s a good idea to get PO Box 622143 Fax: (407) 365-7786 who has had a tax lien filed make you disclose what I say to a second opinion. Oviedo, FL 32765 www.signman.net against them. Then they send you? Only a tax lawyer can say Computerized Laser & Rotary Engraving • Picture ID Name Badges mass mailings to them offering — “no” to this question. (See No. 4) Who Vinyl Lettered Banners & Signs • Self-Inking Rubber Stamps you guessed it — “pennies on the c. Have you ever been repri- is PAPPAS Magnetic Signs • Plaques & Awards • Large Format Printing dollar” settlements. manded or sanctioned by any > Phone: (407) 365-3722 • Fax: (407) 365-7786 Do contact the local bar state bar association or depart- Peter Pappas is a tax attorney and a CPA. He and his firm, The Pappas Group, have (Located at the base of the Nelson & Co. water tower) association to find out if the ment of professional regulation? 7. been assisting federal and state taxpayers representative has been sanc- You can check this out yourself, with their tax and business problems for tioned for misconduct — This is but it’s a good idea to ask the more than 25 years. For more information another reason to hire a lawyer/ potential representative to gauge call Peter at 407-648-2555, email him at CPA. Non-lawyers and non-CPAs his reaction. If he gets defensive, [email protected] or visit www. are not regulated and, therefore, you’ve got your answer. pappastax.com

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THIS WEEK in sports history Nov. 13, 1979 — Future Hall of Famer Willie Stargell won a share of the National League’s MVP Award, emerging as co-winner along with Keith Hernandez of the St. Louis Cardinals. The occasion marked the first time in Major League history that two players finished in a Athletics tie in the MVP balloting. Final football fight Knights dominate C-USA ISAAC BABCOCK kicking off at 7:30 p.m. Friday, The Voice Nov. 9. The Lions will also take ISAAC BABCOCK was quarterback Blake Bortles’ their show on the road for the end The Voice favorite target of the night, grab- It’s almost playoff time for Ovie- of the regular season, facing Lake bing two passes for 41 yards and do after edging Winter Springs Mary (7-2, 3-2) at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9. Three hundred and ninety-six a touchdown. 41-29 on Nov. 2. But one more After that they host Leesburg for yards after kickoff, the Knights The Knights also confused the game stands in the way for the Li- the first round of the playoffs on had one of their most prolific of- Mustangs with a three-quarter- ons (8-1, 4-0) — Lake Mary. Nov. 16. fensive games of the season be- back rotation in the game, with The Lions cruised for most of hind them. In a 42-17 trouncing backups Jeff Godfrey and Rob the game against Winter Springs, Huskies of SMU, the Knights fired on all Calabrese throwing a pass each but a lagging defense let the Bears A district loss to Lyman (5-5, 2-3) cylinders, on the ground and in for 28 and 17 yards respectively. score twice as many points as put the Huskies (2-7, 1-4) at the the air. Godfrey’s third-quarter pass to they had all season. bottom of their district in the last Now cruising on a 5-0 run in Murray was his first touchdown The game rapidly got out game of district play. Their shot Conference USA, the Knights will PHOTO BY ISAAC BABCOCK pass since he was starting quar- of hand for the Bears, as they at redemption is right around the hit the road for the longest road — THE VOICE terback last season. Godfrey, watched Oviedo quarterback corner though, with a final game trip they’ll take, all the way to El Latavius Murray is having a banner who has been converted to wide Chris Davis throw for 109 yards against Lake Howell (3-6, 2-2) Paso for a Saturday showdown. year as a redshirt senior, carrying for receiver for this season, also had and run for another 50, and run- coming up. The Miners (2-7, 1-4) have strug- more than 150 yards in three straight two catches in the game. ning back Jurell Green ran for 128 That’s bad timing for the Hus- games for the Knights. gled all season, scoring less than UCF will be looking to keep on just 15 carries. kies, who haven’t had a win in two touchdowns in four of their up their momentum heading into On defense the Lions pounded three games, while the Hawks, games. And only twice have they tesy of running back Latavius the final three games of the sea- the Bears with seven sacks, two who were winless until October, held an opponent to less than Murray, who’s having a banner son, all of them played against interceptions and two fumble re- have won three of four since. four touchdowns. year as a senior. He’s carried the conference foes. They’ll kick off at coveries. One of those recoveries After his scoreless perfor- That’s good news for the ball more than 150 yards in three El Paso at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. turned into a demoralizing touch- mance in the shutout loss to Ly- Knights, who have dominated of- straight games, helping energize 10. After that they’ll travel to Tul- down for Nick Decantis. man, quarterback Jason Driskel fensively and defensively in the the UCF run game. sa (7-2, 5-0) on Nov. 17 to face the After a lackluster season the will need to find some of the last few games, winning their last That’s just what he did in the Golden Hurricane, who are on Bears (1-8, 0-4) won’t be playoff magic that propelled the team to three by an average spread of 27 Knights’ homecoming rout of top of C-USA West. Then they’ll bound, but they’ll have a shot huge wins over University and points. SMU, taking the ball 23 times return for a final game before the at redemption against Seminole Minneola. Much of the Knights’ massive and racing for 155 total yards, an postseason, hosting UAB on Nov. (5-4, 3-2) to end the season. But The game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. yardage as of late has come cour- average of 6.7 per carry. He also 24 with a time TBA. they’ll have to do it on the road, Nov. 9 at Lake Howell.

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THIS WEEK in political history Nov. 11, 1942 — Congress approves lowering the draft age to 18 and raising the upper limit to age 37, increasing the number of draftees. During the first draft in 1940, 50 percent were rejected for health Voices reasons and 20 percent of those who registered were illiterate. EMPLOYMENT WINTER SPRINGS Candy Cane 5K Run The sixth annual Candy Cane 5K Run Ask CITY TALK will be held on Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Mayor Charles Lacey Winter Springs Town Center. The course will run in front of Winter Springs High Sandi School, down the Cross Seminole Trail and through the Winter Springs Town Center. The race start time is 8 a.m. All proceeds go to benefiting Boys Town of Central Florida. After the 5K, there will be a free Maybe kids dash for children 10 and younger. For information on registration, please visit racetimesports.com or call Michael Hes- you did it Honor those who served selbart at 407-327-6589. While all eyes were on the presidential • The City Commission approved the Grove Academy gets spruce up race on Nov. 6, Winter Springs had one display of the phrase, “In God We Trust,” In September, the current class of Leader- seat for the voters to decide. Congratu- in the Commission Chambers behind the ship Seminole chose The Grove Academy all right lations to longtime city volunteer Pam dais and incorporation of the phrase into as their yearlong service project, coining Carroll, the winner of Winter Springs City the official City Seal. the massive renovation “Operation Gro- I often write about my experiences with Commission Seat 3. Deputy Mayor Joanne verhaul.” The 53-member class will refur- interviewing and talk about what people Krebs and Commissioner Jean Hovey Holiday meeting dates bish the aging bathroom facilities, provide did wrong. This time I want to focus on were re-elected unopposed. All three In consideration of the upcoming holi- cozier shared living spaces, update the what they do right. winners will be inaugurated at a special days, the City Commission meeting sched- workout facility, spruce up the dining We just hired a volunteer coordinator. meeting on Monday, Nov. 19, starting at ule has been modified as follows: room and provide additional recreational It came down to three final candidates. 4:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. • November - the City Commission opportunities for teens recovering at The Each of them had their own unique If our country’s founders had had their will hold a special meeting on Monday, Grove. They will also give the gift of time qualities and skills they could bring to way, your lives would be much more im- Nov. 19, which will begin promptly after to the adolescents living at The Grove the table. pacted by the outcome of the city election. the Inauguration Ceremony, which begins through career workshops and social We were so impressed with the But, alas, that is not the case and, in fact, at 4:30 p.m. There will be no other com- activities. research they had done, how they an- we are much more affected by the national If you are a Winter Springs resident in- swered the questions, their passions and government than we are by the city of terested in helping with the project, please their experience. Winter Springs, Seminole County and the I invite you to the Winter contact Associate Director of Outreach and Calling the two finalists that we did state of Florida combined. Rick Perry was Prevention Chelsea Dygan at CDygan@ not select was very hard for me, but I not able to make it very far in the presi- Springs Veterans Memorial thegrove.org or 407-327-1765. Opportuni- felt that I wanted to personally let them dential campaign, where he promised “… on Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. ties to lend a hand include participating in know how impressed we were with to work every day to make Washington, work days, donating used furniture items them. D.C., as inconsequential in your life as I and offering evening or weekend pro- I say all of this because I want to let can.” Too bad. mission meetings in November. gramming to the youth in an area you’re you know that sometimes people do and One thing Washington does well and • December - the City Commission passionate about. say all the right things, but they don’t get properly is defend our country. To honor will hold one regular meeting on Monday, chosen because the other person had a those who have served us in defense Dec. 10, beginning at 5:15 p.m. The second Road construction project update: little more experience or seemed to be a of America, I invite you to the Winter regular meeting in December, which nor- Asphalt resurfacing better fit. I have hired several of my No. Springs Veterans Memorial on Nov. 11 at 6 mally would be held on Dec. 24, will not The following streets are scheduled to be 2 candidates for other positions and have p.m. The memorial is a simple and beauti- be held. milled and resurfaced starting in Novem- been very pleased with the results. ful tribute to the veterans. It’s always a ber: It is easy to get discouraged as you moving ceremony. Veterans’ celebration • Camphorwood Street apply for position after position, but the Take part in this annual celebration of • Bitterwood Street (including Banyan competition is still there and it is still City Hall closures our nation’s heroes from 6-7 p.m. Sunday, Court) large. We had so many great applicants City offices will be closed on Nov. 12 in Nov. 11, at Winter Springs Veterans Me- • Birch Terrace for this position, but we could only observance of Veterans Day and Nov. 22 morial in the Winter Springs Town Center. • North Alderwood from Edgemon choose one. and 23, in observance of Thanksgiving. It will be a time to honor retired military Avenue to Moss Road (including Bayberry If we can help you with your job Garbage collection services will not occur servants and to remember those who have Court and Cortez Court) search in any way, please contact our of- on Thursday, Nov. 22. made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. • Chokecherry Drive - north of Winter fice at 407-834-4022. For more information, please contact Brian Springs Boulevard Commission news Dunigan at 407-327-6593 or email bduni- • Shepard Road Repair (200 LF near During the month of September, Winter gan@ winterspringsfl.org Lisa Loop) Talk to Springs City Commission approved the • Twelve Oaks Drive > SANDI following: Winter Wonderland • South Edgemon Avenue from Mur- Sandi Vidal is the executive director for Christian HELP and the • Resolution 2012-31 – Established the Winter Wonderland 2012 is 5 to 9 p.m. Sat- phy to Bahama Central Florida Employment Council, with more than 10 years Final Operating Millage Rate of 2.4300 urday, Dec. 1, at the Winter Springs Town • Canadice Lane of recruiting and human resources experience. Please send questions about employment by fax 407-260-2949, sandi@ mills and the Final Voted Debt Service Center featuring the 31st annual Holiday • Ironwood Court christianhelp.org, or mail Ask Sandi C/O Christian HELP, 450 Millage Rate at 0.1100 Mills for Fiscal Year Parade and ninth annual Christmas Tree • Dog Park Road - trail to dog park Seminola Blvd., Casselberry, FL 32707. 2012-2013 for the city of Winter Springs. Lighting. entrance

I would like to be president, and We asked kids at I think it would be an easy job. Geneva’s Museum Abraham Lincoln was a good presi- dent. The president lives in the White of History and Rural House. —Anthony F. Heritage Center if they 8 years old would like to be president of the United States. We would No, because it is too Yes, as president Lincoln is my favorite I would like to be hard to handle and I I would keep the president — he died president – it would love would get frustrated world clean. It is for what he believed, be hard, but I would tohear easily. It is hard to a really big world, that slavery should get free stuff. I like think of everyone and we have to take be abolished and we George Washington from and make sure they care of the planet. It should live in peace. because he was the your are happy. Maybe would be a hard job. I’d like to be presi- first president. Young George Washington The president lives in dent because they —Jerilynn G. is my favorite presi- the White House. are cutting music 8 years old Voices! dent. It is a hard job. —Bricelyn H. programs ….

Young Voices Young Call 407-563-7026 or e-mail —Abigail M. 6 years old —Adriana B. 13 years old 11 years old [email protected] to have The Voice visit your class or group. Seminole Voice Nov. 9 - Nov. 22, 2012 Page 15 Between Stetson’s

the CELERY Corner By Karen McEnany-Phillips Stalks By Janet Foley Great Day is Nov. 10 Smart vs. skeptical Wow, a lot has happened in the last Technology is cool. It stimulates our imagina- environmentally conscious California have several weeks, including monsters Food Truck Crazy tion, solves problems and makes life easier filed lawsuits against this technology. and ghosts and a few goblins roam- Food Truck Crazy is Sunday, Nov. in countless ways. Every generation of the Somehow I expected a little more conversa- ing the streets for candy and goodies. 11, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. with up to past century can describe its own “carousel of tion about these meters, a little more than the I love this time of year — Halloween. 20 local gourmet food trucks gather- progress” that chronicles how technology has generic notice that they were scheduled to be My friends and I go nuts for pump- ing in the northwest parking lot of brought improvements to their lives. Radios, installed in the next few months and the opt-in kin spice coffee and pumpkin muf- the Oviedo Mall to serve up a fresh televisions, airplanes, appliances, washer and and opt-out information. We know folks who fins, donuts, pie and any pumpkin family dinner. They will be there rain dryers introduced our grandparents to the put locks on their old meters and came home goodie. A lot of local areas had art or shine and most trucks take credit modern age. My generation remembers life to the smart meter installed and their locks and craft festivals. I hope you all did cards. before personal computers, cellular phones cut off. In some Florida counties there have your duty and voted on Nov. 6. I sure and digital photos. been cases of electric bills rising significantly did — stood in line for early voting Veterans Day However as wonderful as technology is, after the new meters were installed. It has for an hour but it was well worth the This coming Sunday, Nov. 11, is sometimes it arrives with baggage: questions, taken residents standing their ground, refusing time. I met some interesting people, Veterans Day. We should remember instruction manuals and sometimes skepti- to pay, for some electric companies to break plus the temperature and the breeze those that served our country then cism. What’s in it for me? How will it impact down and give credit and admit issues such as was delightful. I hope your candidate and now. my family? What is the cost? miscalibration for example. won. The Oviedo Historical Society Can technology be bent to serve opposing Communicate with your neighbors and had its once again successful Farmers Sunshine Dance Club agendas? Can it be used against humanity as your power company as your smart meter Market on Nov. 3, the first Saturday Sunshine Dance Club is 7-9 p.m. Nov. well as in their best interests? Can we believe begins to impact your life. of the month. It’s a great place to 16 at Riverside Park Complex, 1600 what we’re told (sold) about new technology? shop, meet and greet old friends. Lockwood Blvd. in Oviedo. It’s open The truth is that any resource and tool can Geneva PTA Fall Festival to teens to adults with special abili- be used for or against us. This dates back to Bring your family out to the Geneva Elemen- Great Day in the Country ties and physically and/or mentally earliest man. Primitive tools were invented tary PTA Fall Festival & Scholastic Book Fair, The Oviedo Woman’s Club’s 39th challenged individuals. There will be for utilitarian purposes but were also used as from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9. This event is annual Great Day in the Country family friendly music, door prizes, weapons. In the 1940s seemingly benign tech- always fun and now that the weather is cooler, Arts and Crafts Festival is this Sat- costume and dance contests. Call nology such as trains and showers were used everyone will enjoy the carnival theme includ- urday, Nov. 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 407-971-5575. to facilitate the Holocaust. We see it in our ing food trucks, games, vendors and the ongo- located on the Lawton Elementary modern era, where identity theft and numer- ing Scholastic Book Fair. School and Lawton House grounds Candlelight Tour of Homes ous privacy issues accompany the wonderful at Broadway and South Lake Jes- The Candlelight Tour of Homes is smart technology in our phones, tablets and Second grade – ‘Squirmed’ sup Streets. The event includes 350 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 laptops. Come applaud the entertaining second grade vendors, community support booths starting at the Tour of Homes Head- stars in their production of “Squirmed” at and business booths. There’s lots of quarters, East 16th Street and Elm Smart meters arrive Geneva Elementary. entertainment and new this year is Avenue in Sanford. Cost is $25 in ad- Last week smart meters came to Geneva. We “Great Day’s Got Talent,” which we vance and $30 at the door. For more had heard rumors of their impending arrival ‘Snow Queen’ production arrives hope will be a big event for all. There information, please call 407-435-9525. and of their positive and negative impacts. Usher in the holiday season by taking your will be food, drinks and do visit the According to FPL, this new meter will be family to see “The Snow Queen” theater children’s area in Friendship Park. A thought more efficient as we give up antiquated, manu- production Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. It’s also a great place to start your Basic Mathematics ally read meters. This technology is touted to 9-11, at the Rural Heritage Center. Call 386- Christmas shopping. See you there. It’s hard to deny that which appears provide more information and help consumers 843-6275 to order tickets ahead of time or buy to be a self-evident fact: make better energy choices about when and them at the door. Tickets are $15-20. Beethoven Forever Youngsters prefer to add to their how they use energy. St. Luke’s Concert Series will be held years, Opponents to the smart meters cite an ar- Talk at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 2021 Oldsters prefer to subtract. ray of concerns including health, privacy and toKAREN W. State Road #426 in Oviedo at 7 — Don Weill security. Beyond the effects of electromagnetic > Please share your thoughts about Geneva at 407-221- p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. The Univer- transmissions and hackers, there are concerns 7002, [email protected] with sity of Central Florida Symphony Or- with the reach of government control into the “Stetson’s Corner” in the subject line, or fax 407-349- chestra, under the direction of Laszlo Talk personal habits of residents. FPL was reim- 2800. Thanks! to JANET Marosi, will present “Beethoven > bursed $200 million of federal stimulus money This column is dedicated to Deputy Sheriff Gene “Stetson” Forever.” Admission is free and if Send word to Janet Foley about events and to assist with the $800 million price tag of the Gregory, killed in the line of duty on July 8, 1998. Geneva you need more information, please let her know what’s going on around town by meters, which are manufactured by General will never be the same because of Deputy Gregory — it will call 407-365-3408. e-mailing [email protected] Electric. Nationally, several states including be better. Becoming my neighborhood farm and farmer After my wife and I settled in to gathering instinct kicks in after Gardening membership program our homestead in 1983, the first just a few trips to the garden, was born! order of business was hacking but with new folks visiting every Unlike our early years when out a garden plot in the sandy week even teaching this shallow families would visit from all soil of our scrubby pine forest. learning curve was becoming cu- over Florida, today most of our Mel Bartholomew’s book “Square mulatively onerous. Along with Harvest Gardening members are Foot Gardening” had just been the irascibility of weather and practically neighbors. Although published, and planting in small holidays, we needed to develop a most other CSA farms only offer plots was initiated in earnest. more sustainable business model. a packaged share, our member Between several incarnations of The term community-support- families can select the items and our business ed agriculture (CSA) was still quantities they need and can plans, Sundew a few years from being coined, consider Sundew Garden an Gardens became but we were already employing extension of their own backyard a vendor at our several of its principles. Banks garden. Our ultimate business nearest farmer’s would not even consider us, so goal of creating a career from our market. we had to create alternate forms land, sharing the healthiest food The produce of financing. Repeat customers possible and working with our we sold from saved time spent on giving driv- neighbors to create a community the Winter ing directions over the phone in has been met! 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