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www.SeminoleVoice.com Free! April 12 - April 18, 2013 School rezone to Seminole County’s big lift ALLISON OLCSVAY The Voice get final Amid the chill of the early morn- ing hours on Saturday a team of construction workers labored vote to lift four massive beams into place, hanging precariously over ISAAC BABCOCK State Road 436. Flying over the The Voice top of the massive commuter artery and landing on Red Bug Parents of Oviedo and Winter Lake Road, the giant I-beams are Springs elementary school students the beginning of the bridge that will have a last chance to voice their will carry traffic through the con- opinions about a proposed school voluted six-way intersection. rezoning at a meeting April 16. And it will do it without stop- The school rezoning would af- ping traffic for the first time. fect students in Sterling Park, East- Consisting of 28 beams, sup- brook, Red Bug, Keeth, Rainbow, porting two lanes of traffic over Lawton, Evans, Stenstrom, Caril- 436, the bridge will eliminate the lon, Partin, Walker and Geneva el- need for a traffic signal. ementary schools, shifting students The beams, averaging 100 feet from overcrowded schools to those in length and weighing in at any- farther below capacity. where between 33,000 to 74,000 More than 900 students would pounds each, will carry tens of PHOTO BY ALLISON OLCSVAY — THE VOICE be relocated if the plan goes for- thousands of cars per day. Construction crews will be working all night on coming weekends to create a flyover bridge that will improve the ward as proposed by Seminole Construction crews used two troubled State Road 436/Red Bug Lake Road intersection that channels more than 150,000 cars per day. County Schools Superintendent skyscraper-tall cranes to lift the Walt Griffin. The proposal passed pieces, steadied by two smaller in successive weekends. As the ment, said FDOT public infor- Estimates for completion of unanimously on a first reading by cranes. Like a giant erector set, bridge segments are installed, mation manager Steve Olson. the project range anywhere from the School Board March 12. each piece was lowered into traffic access to Winter Park Included in that cost is an in- November 2013 to early spring “I hope we can all embrace the place, then secured, before the Drive will be detoured to accom- dependent consulting engineer 2014, depending on potential change that we as a district are go- next truck rolled in with another modate the construction. whose job it is to provide over- weather and utility delays. ing through in a positive light,” piece of the puzzle. The project cost, budgeted at sight to the project, reporting Authorities are anxious, how- School Board member Tina Calde- The first bridge segments $30 million, is born jointly by the weekly to the FDOT. ever, to wrap up the project in rone said after that decision. The were completed over the past Florida Department of Transpor- “We are in constant contact,” time for the next one, another meeting will take place at 5:30 p.m. weekend with more to follow tation and local county govern- Olson said. n Please see BRIDGE on page 2 April 16 at 400 E. Lake Mary Blvd. in Sanford. Bill stripping FHSAA power gains momentum STEVEN BARNHART stepping their boundaries.” Just before presenting the bill FHSAA executive director Dr. The Voice Home searches that seek to to the Education Appropriations Roger Dearing had said publicly verify whether or not a student Subcommittee on April 4, Metz in the past that this bill would The Florida High School Athletic lives in the residency shown on added in some additional lan- not only undermine the Associa- Association took another hit on his or her school records would guage. If the bill is made into a tion’s ability to enforce the rules, April 9th as the Florida House no longer be allowed; while si- law, students would be allowed but conjointly students could Education Committee passed multaneously investigations into to participate at another pub- play a sport in one school while House Bill 1279. The bill includes those matters would be limited lic school in an extracurricular playing a different sport at an- provisions that FHSAA officials to 90 days. The bill would also activity if their school does not other.
Publisher statement on page 2. USPS 008-093 said would make illegal recruit- place the costs of the investiga- offer it. Additionally, a student One local coach said that this ing between high schools easier tions squarely on the shoulders will not automatically be ruled bill would not only have an effect to hide and lead to an unfair bal- of the FHSAA instead of the ineligible if they participate on on student-athletes, but coaches ance in competition. Legislators school in question. a summer league team and then as well. argued that it will help keep the Rep. Larry Metz, R-Yalaha, play for that coach in school the “I think it would make it dif- FHSAA’s power in check. the legislator who proposed the following year. ficult on the coaches because if “The amount of power they bill, had suggested in previous Even after evidence is collect- a player doesn’t like how much have is just unbounded,” Rep. statements that this would level ed by the FHSAA, the case has to time they’re [playing at a school] Elizabeth Porter, R-Lake City, the playing field between the be presented to an administra- then they might be out of there said. “There have been a number FHSAA and parents and stu- tive judge who makes the final much quicker.” said University of occasions of them really over- dents. ruling on a student’s eligibility. n Please see FHSAA on page 2 What’s goin’ on? INDEX Kids home for spring break? Interests...... 3 Sign them up for sports or Calendar...... 6 wilderness camps starting Athletics...... 9 Opening this next week in Oviedo, Winter Home Magnifier...... 10 week: ‘42’ Springs, Casselberry and Stetson’s Corner...... 11 beyond. Ask Sandi...... 11 Young Voices...... 11 The true story of Jackie Robinson, a black baseball player Calendar > 6 Classifieds...... 12 who broke the Major League’s decades-long segregation. Page 2 April 12 - April 18, 2013 Seminole Voice
THIS WEEK in history April 14, 1865 — John Wilkes Booth, an actor and Confederate sympathizer, fatally shoots President Abraham Lincoln at a play at Ford’s Theater in Washington, D.C. The attack came only five days after Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered his army at Appomattox Court This Week House in Virginia. BRIDGE | Flyover project is hoped to be completed before 17-92 bridge in Fern Park FHSAA | n CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE n CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE flyover, just down the road at U.S. High School varsity basketball Highway 17-92, which is slated to head coach Billy Owens. begin in January 2014. “[The bill] would give all of “We are confident it will be the authority back to the players. done before the 17-92 project will If a guy, for example, isn’t getting be in full swing,” Olson said. enough shots he may go over to The project has caused un- another school just because he avoidable interruptions to traf- thinks he’ll get more shots.” fic, businesses and residences in Another coach isn’t as con- the area, but Casselberry Mayor cerned with the effects the bill Charlene Glancy said she’s confi- could have on an athlete’s ability dent it will all be worth it in the to transfer, but on the students end. themselves. “We want to be sure that it’s “If you’re shopping your kid as residentially and commercial- around because of athletics it’s ly friendly as it can be,” Glancy not best for their overall develop- said. ment. I don’t support recruiting,” “There are some businesses it said Scott Gomrad, head coach of always hurts,” she said, recall- Winter Springs varsity wrestling. ing a time when her own father’s “As long as you’re running business closed because of road your program the right way and construction. helping them grow, parents [will]
“It’s one of those things … PHOTO BY ALLISON OLCSVAY — THE VOICE see their growth and develop- there’s always going to be some- Part of a flyover bridge extends precariously over traffic where State Road 436 connects simultaneously with Red Bug ment.” body who’s affected by it and we Lake Road and Winter Park Drive. The project is expected to be finished in time for a U.S. Highway 17-92 project. Winter Springs lost two-time hate that.” state champion wrestler Brandon The city, in the meantime has change when it’s completed,” handles more than 150,000 cars the bridge will continue without Hatchett to a transfer to Oviedo relaxed their codes on signage, she said. “It’s certainly going to per day with peak hours during stopping through the intersec- High School in 2006. Oviedo was allowing more leniency in an ef- free up and help people to breeze the morning and evening rush. tion, allowing for much smoother later sanctioned by the FHSAA fort to help businesses attract at- through that area.” Upon completion of the fly- access through the busy area. and banned from postseason com- tention during the construction According to the Department over, traffic will flow seamlessly “It’s going to be a huge benefit petition for three years for ille- period. of Transportation website, the over the busy intersection to when it’s all complete,” Glancy gally transferring athletes into the “It’s going to be a great intersection at 436 and Red Bug merge with 436 and traffic under said. school by falsifying addresses and having them live with coaches. Gomrad said that while some parents and students think that going to another school solves all of their problems, he warns that it FRESH FRUIT could do even further damage to the student. “If that bill passes and kids are &VEGETABLES moving around, it doesn’t always mean they’ll find greener pas- tures,” added Gomrad. “[If you] treat them like professional ath- VINE RIPE TOMATOES letes they miss out on the point of high school athletics, which is to be a student first.” 110 Geneva Drive, Oviedo, Florida Though the bill has built up (Across From Ace Hardware) some legislative momentum, it will need to pass through the Florida House of Representatives W Brian Thomas Produce and Senate before it can be signed by Gov. Rick Scott.
Published Friday, April 12, 2013 Volume 23, Issue Number 15
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THIS WEEK in human history April 17, 1964 — The Ford Mustang is officially unveiled by Henry Ford II at the World’s Fair in Flushing Meadows, N.Y. That same day, the new car also debuted in Ford showrooms across America, and approximately 22,000 Mustangs were immediately snapped up by buyers. Ford Interests sold more than 400,000 Mustangs in its first year. BATS … Boy Scouts stop fire station bats ……have five senses and are not blind. ……are the only mammals that can fly. ……use sonar echolocation to locate KAREN MCENANY-PHILLIPS The Voice objects. ……are gentle and not aggressive unless threatened. Crackling lightning and howling winds couldn’t rattle the concen- ……are social; some live in colonies and tration of boys bent over work- some roost alone. tables laden with stacks of wood, ……will bite with sharp teeth if drills, measuring tapes, adhesive threatened. tubes, planes and pencils. Mem- ……may eat up to 3,000 insects in a bers of Geneva Boy Scout Troop night. 837 gathered in the vehicle bay ……only need 1/4-inch slit to gain entry. of Geneva Fire Department Sta- ……provide the benefit to keep the tion 42 on the rainy Sunday af- night flying insect populations like ternoon of March 24 to assemble mosquitoes under control. new housing for some Geneva ……will roost in mature or dead trees, residents in need of relocation: A caves or abandoned buildings . growing colony of bats that had ……are losing habitat in Florida due taken up residence in the attic of to development, vandalism and the Geneva fire station. PHOTO COURTESY OF LT. DONALD MCBRYDE misinformation. At first the stormy weather Geneva’s Boy Scout Troop 837 presents its first bat house to Seminole County Fire Department Lt. Donald McBryde. supplied an appropriately eerie ……13 bat species live permanently or backdrop, but the scouts were seasonally in Florida. quick to say that bats are misun- brown stains on some of the out- learned that some communities derstood, not creepy. Thirteen- side walls showed evidence of Relocation wins over have used bat house construc- REMEMBER: year-old Dalton Walker of Geneva the bats’ presence. “At first it was extermination tion as a public service project. Never handle a bat with bare hands, said, “Bats are really a close-knit just a few areas on one wall, but Fortunately for the bat colony, That idea prompted a call to Ge- even an injured bat found on the ground; species. They are not scary like I now you can see how it spread,” McBryde has a friend who is a bat neva Scoutmaster Randy Deavers. use heavy gloves, a large towel, can or thought. I like the cause to con- McBryde said. “Apparently we rescue advocate. He learned that How would his Boy Scout troop plastic bowl. serve them because bats are a very have happy bats.” Guano is the relocating the colony could be as feel about making a bat box for Only a trained expert should handle a beneficial part of our ecosystem.” excrement that bats leave behind, simple as providing a nearby bat Station 42? Needless to say Deav- bat. Just before the thunderstorm, and the dark brown accumulation house with a scent trail of guano ers’ troop flew to the bats’ rescue, Lt. Don McBryde pointed to the along the slanted tracks of the fire leading up to it. Pre-fab bat hous- and soon the idea of building one Courtesy of: Florida Bat Conservancy, fire station’s exterior where light station roofline was obvious. es can be pricey, but McBryde n Please see BATS on page 5 floridabats.org Page 4 April 12 - April 18, 2013 Seminole Voice Family Ronald McDonald Calendar APRIL 12 Part of the Seminole State College House is home Planetarium’s cultural astronomy series, “Stories of the Night Sky” will detail the myths, legends and For many families, Ronald McDonald House is the facts related to two or three con- only place to stay while kids are in the hospital stellations in the current night’s sky. Visitors will learn how to locate and BRITTNI JOHNSON identify each constellation and hear The Ronald McDonald House is The Voice the stories that were told thousands having its annual Ice Cream Social to of years ago to explain the night sky. raise funds to support its program, The content of the show will depend When Heather Persinger found giving families a place to stay while on which constellations are visible in out she was pregnant, she knew their children are in the hospital. The the night sky. “Stories of the Night she had a difficult road ahead of social takes place April 14 from 1 to Sky” will be presented from 8:30 to her, but nothing would stop her 5 p.m. at the Winter Park Civic Center. 9:30 p.m. on April 12 and April 26. from fighting to make sure her Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at Visit seminolestate.edu/planet, or daughter would survive. the door and can be purchased at call 407-708-2360. She went into labor over and rmhccf.org. The event features many over again – at 18 weeks, 20 types of ice cream to try and lots of Celebrate spring with some great weeks and 22 weeks. Each time, entertainment. jazz under the stars on April 12 the doctor would work hard to with the Art & Music in the Park and stop the labor, hoping to keep lit- The Food Truck Bazaar in Cassel- tle MaKenzi Trombley safe inside go then, and Persinger’s answer berry’s Lake Concord Park featuring her mother to grow for just a little was a powerful, “Of course.” saxophonist Jeff Rupert from 6 to 9 while longer. But eventually there “They don’t really have much p.m. The event, sponsored by the city was nothing anyone could do. hope for 24 weeks and earlier,” of Casselberry, is located at 95 Trip- “There was no stopping it at she said. “The night I went into let Lake Drive behind Casselberry 24,” Persinger said. labor, they told me her survival City Hall. She was transported to Florida rate was less than 25 percent, and APRIL 13 Hospital for Children in Orlando being normal was less than 15 per- Saturday, April 13, is Dinner & for care because her local hospital cent.” Movie Night at the Geneva Bijou. couldn’t support a baby born that When MaKenzi was born, she Come around 6:30 p.m. if you want early. Once she got there, the doc- didn’t breathe for 10 minutes, she to dine on some fine, locally crafted tor asked if she wanted her daugh- weighed only 1 pound, 9 ounces pizza. Then enjoy the night of old- ter resuscitated when she was and was just 12.5 inches long. She PHOTOS BY BRITTNI JOHNSON — THE VOICE fashioned fun at 7 p.m. at the Ru- born. It’s a question no mother was put on a machine that simu- Heather Persinger holds daughter MaKenzi, who was born three months ear- ral Heritage Center, 101 E. Main St., imagines being asked. She didn’t lated the womb and pumped her ly, on the threshold of survivability for premature babies. The Ronald McDonald Geneva. Cost is a $5 donation per fight for her for 24 weeks to let her n Please see MCDONALD on page 5 House helped her family stay close to the new baby during her long recuperation. person ($3 donation for kids younger than 16). Send your email address to [email protected] to get on the movie club list and you will find out more about the upcoming movie to be shown.
The city of Winter Springs will be hosting a Summer Camp Regis- tration for Winter Springs residents only on Saturday, April 13, from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Winter Springs Civic Center. The Civic Center is located at 400 N. Edgemon Ave. in Winter Springs. Open registration will begin on Monday, April 15. Price varies de- pending on residency. For more in- formation please call 407-327-6593, email bdunigan@winterspringsfl. org, or visit winterspringfl.org/parks APRIL 14 Focal Point Nursery will be offer- ing two free Butterfly Gardening Classes from 2 to 4 p.m. on April 14, one for adults and a separate class on the same day for children. Chil- dren will be given a terra cotta pot to plant their very own butterfly nec- tar plant in! The cost is $5 per child for the pot and plant. The butterfly garden classes will focus on nectar plants that attract butterflies as well as what host plants will keep them fluttering by in your garden. RSVP no later than Friday, April 12, by calling 407-349-2200 or emailing liz@fo- calpointnursery.com APRIL 15 On Friday, April 15, it’s time to reg- ister for Summer Adventure Eco Camp at the Ed Yarborough Nature Center, 3485 N. County Road 426, in Geneva. At Eco Adventure Camp you’ll have fun while learning about the natural world! Seminole County Greenways & Natural Lands is of- fering the ultimate experience for children interested in nature, sci- ence, the environment and preser- vation. Call 407-349-0959 or email [email protected] for more information.
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MCDONALD | Ice cream helps charity BATS | Firefighters, church and general store pitched in to help n CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 place,” said Carol Leland, MaKen- n CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 recently joined Troop 837 and said mid-April thru mid-August fe- zi’s grandmother. “It was a life- he was happy to be part of the male bats give birth, feed and nur- saver for them.” bat house morphed into a full- project. ture their young pups, and exclu- tiny lungs and body with oxygen, “They go above and beyond to fledged fundraiser. “I like drilling. It is cool how sion is illegal. more than 200 breaths per min- make you feel at home,” Persinger The scouts researched the sci- bats eat mosquitoes,” he said. ute, before she could do it herself. said. “They’re like a second fam- ence and behaviors of bats, and Later in the afternoon the skies Community support It was a month before Persinger ily.” consulted the Florida Bat Conser- cleared and Ladder Truck 27 as- Professional Firefighters Local could even hold her daughter. It allowed Persinger and her vancy for the detailed instructions sisted with the mounting of two 3254 donated $150 for materials MaKenzi turned 1 year old on husband to be in touch with the to build certified bat houses. Boy bat houses high within the bats’ from Home Depot, the Geneva March 26. Of her then 365 days doctors, in-person, every step of Scout Zach Braun was surprised nightly flight path. Scoutmaster Community Church of God – the alive, she’d spent 197 of them in the way during their daughter’s at the complexity of the job. Deavers and Lt. McBryde rode troop’s sponsor – provided food the hospital. Persinger, her hus- care. Persinger felt like she had “It was harder than I thought the bucket to the top and installed to fuel the afternoon, and former band and son all live in Sanford, some control over what would to make the bat houses, but it was the two houses — one sporting scoutmaster Bob Hughes donat- which is quite a drive to Orlando. happen by being there. Other- fun,” Braun said. the Batman logo. Together they’re ed lumber from The Ole General To be able to be by their baby’s wise, she would’ve just been a Cedar and cypress woods were large enough to house 1200 bats. Store in Geneva. bedside so frequently, staying in mom on a phone, not the strong used for longevity and low main- It can take as long as a year to As the young scouts painstak- Orlando was key, but they need- presence she was. tenance. The rough texture was relocate bats but the first step is ingly measured their wood and ed help. The Ronald McDonald “It meant that if I didn’t agree kept to allow the bats to cling eas- bat exclusion, a non-lethal process assembled the sides and slats, House (RMH), which offers a free with what they were doing, my ily to the slats. Safety was a pri- using a specialized netting that McBryde reflected on the journey place for families to stay while voice was heard,” she said. ority, and the boys operated the allows bats to leave their current that linked him and the young their children are in the hospital, And that’s important, because battery-powered tools while the location at night for feeding but community leaders with these came to the rescue. Linda May- the odds were against MaKenzi. adults wielded the saws. prevents them from re-entering. prehistoric mammals. field, who is a longtime volunteer Doctors didn’t have the hope for Troop Committee Chairperson This process is in progress at Sta- “All I wanted was a bat box, for the House, said it’s easy to see her that her mother did. Cindy Deavers, wife of Scoutmas- tion 42, with the goal of but this has become a winning why the RMH means so much to “We’ve proven them wrong in ter Deavers, said she was proud of completion by April 13. project for the bats, the commu- the families it helps. every way possible,” Persinger their efforts. From nity and the Boy Scouts,” he said. “All you have to see is how said. “This is a different fund- PHOTO They have done an incredible, in- COURTESY OF much pressure the illness of a MaKenzi, with her bright blue raiser than the spaghetti LT. DONALD credible job.” child can place on a family,” she eyes, a wide smile and little baby dinners and car washes MCBRYDE To date, the scouts have sold said. babbles, hops on her moms lap. we usually do to sup- 11 of their 13 bat houses and hope The RMH Charity has two She’s alert, happy and working port their summer that the community will support houses in Orlando, serving a total toward being a normal little girl. camp,” she said. “We this eco-friendly effort to protect of 59 families a night. It costs the She knows how to tell you what hope there will be a com- Florida bats and keep the fly- charity $60 per family a night. For she wants, Persinger said with a munity demand so ing insect population under the third year in a row, Mayfield is laugh. Before, they didn’t know that they will be control. To place an order chairing an Ice Cream Social event if she’d experience life – love, able to build more. of $83.70 for a certified to raise funds to support that going to prom, her first day of It fostered cama- bat house constructed cause. They hope to raise $20,000, school. Now, with her great de- raderie between the by Geneva Boy Scout which could give more than 300 velopments, Persinger knows her boys, helps with the bug Troop 837, families a place to rest their heads daughter will have those things. population and helps call Scout- at night, as close to their children “I know she’s going to get it our community. Our master as they can be when they need now,” she said. “I think that she boys are big on con- Randy them the most. will get anything that you and servation.” Deavers “I don’t know what they me can have and more … I know Boy Scout Tony at 407- would’ve done without this she’s stronger than me.” Graham of Geneva 718-9584.
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Triplet Lake Dr., or call All Star through proactive steps to help their child their creative processes and how they The Oviedo Historical Society holds Weekends are weekend-long, hands-on Sports Instruction at 407-810-4639. adjust for their new journey. This is a free bring their characters to life. For a sched- monthly meetings on the third Tuesday experiences in which developers, design- workshop. Participants will receive a tool- ule of events and more information, visit of each month (September-May). A brief ers, marketers, product managers and APRIL 13 kit and materials to help facilitate their bookfestival.ucf.edu business meeting starts at 7 p.m., and an entrepreneurs come together to share SizzorS salon is partnering with Help- child’s transition. The “Transitioning to Awards Ceremony begins shortly thereaf- ideas, form teams, build products and ful Hands of Seminole on Saturday, April Kindergarten” workshop is Saturday, April Heathrow Women’s Club will be host- ter at approximately 7:30 p.m. on April 16 launch startups. Typically, half of Startup 13, at 5 p.m. The event, Handbag Happy 13, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at 2025 W. ing its annual fundraising event Luau- at the Oviedo Memorial Building (next to Weekend’s attendees have technical or Hour, is taking place at SizzorS salon State Road 426 in Oviedo. Call 407-365- style, Saturday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m. at the old downtown Fire Station). design backgrounds, the other half have located at 269 Aulin Ave., Suite 1009, in 3228 for more information, or visit school. the Heathrow Country Club. The theme of business backgrounds. Registration is re- Oviedo. Guests can stake their claim on stlukes-oviedo.org evening’s festivities is “Evening in Para- The East Phase rezoning public hear- quired. Register online at seminolestate. deeply discounted new and gently used dise Luau.” In addition to dinner, danc- ing for Oviedo, Winter Springs and Gene- edu/ced/startup-weekend handbags by bidding in the auction, and More than 50 local and national authors ing and a silent auction, there will be a va elementary schools will begin at 5:30 enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres with will share their love for reading at the lively and entertaining presentation from p.m. on April 16 at the Seminole County Are you searching for new activities for their fellow fashionistas. Admission is free fourth annual UCF Book Festival on Sat- Sibling Rival Poi (fire dancers) led by Ken Educational Support Center, 400 E. Lake your kids this spring? Sports offer a great for those who donated handbags by April urday, April 13. The festival is open to the Battles. The DJ for the evening will be Mary Blvd., Sanford. outlet for children to have fun and learn. 5, $5 in advance or $10 at the door. public and will be held at the UCF Arena In the Mix Production. Over the past 25 Casselberry Recreation and All Star from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission and years, the Club has donated nearly $1 The Orlando Philharmonic’s new Cham- Sports Instruction provide quality sport St. Luke’s Lutheran School and Pre- parking will be free. The festival is hosted million in donations and services to better ber Series finale on April 16 features the instruction classes for children 2 to 11 school is hosting its annual free inter- by UCF’s College of Education in asso- our community by giving to deserving or- orchestra’s principal brass quintet, Lyman years of age. All classes begin on Friday, active workshop for any area parents ciation with UCF’s Morgridge International ganizations. All proceeds will benefit: The Brodie, trumpet; William Cooper, trum- Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida, West pet; Mark Fischer, horn; Jeffrey Thomas, Sanford Branch; Seminole County Friends trombone; and Robert Carpenter, tuba, 875 Clark Street,Suite A www.OviedoVision.com of Abused Children; SafeHouse of Semi- performing fanfares, Baroque selections, nole Daycare/After School Program; and and Bernstein’s “Dance Suite.” Visit or- Oviedo, FL 32765 407.366.7655 Bags of Hope Inc. – Kids Club. This event landophil.org/jazz for more information. is open to all. Attire is “resort casual.” APRIL 18 Children are invited to Seminole Towne Theatre UCF presents its seventh annual Dr. Gary D. McDonald and Dr. Jason R. Wallace Optometric Physicians Center to celebrate Earth Day at the dance concert, “With a Twist,” from April Kidgits Little Planet Helpers event, hap- 18-21. The event is a showcase for the pening Saturday, April 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. students in the University of Central Flor- Young visitors may come celebrate Earth ida dance classes, as well as for the stu- Fashion Frames Day Kidgits style with recycling-themed dent designers in the theatre department. Time for your games, arts and crafts, giveaways and It’s all at 1001 E. Princeton St., Orlando. Custom Contact Fittings much more! Visit simonkidgitsclub.com Visit theatre.ucf.edu for showtimes and health eye exam! for more information. more information. Eye Exams for All Ages Designer & Rx Sunglasses A real-life, full-contact, co-ed sport “Marine Studios to Marineland Dolphin based on the game quidditch from the Adventure: The History and Heritage of Treatment of “Red Eyes” Harry Potter books is bringing its largest Marineland” will celebrate the theme annual tournament in the world to Flor- park’s anniversary at Whitney Auditorium In-House Optical Lab ida April 13-14. Eighty official collegiate in Marineland. Admission is free to the teams and more than 1,500 players are first 250 guests. Following the presenta- Surgery Co-Management coming to Austin Tindall Park in Kissim- tion, Terran McGinnis will sign copies of mee hailing from 22 U.S. states and four the book “Marineland.” nations. The last World Cup in New York City drew 10,000 spectators, and is an- APRIL 19 Convenient • Caring • Competitive ticipating similar crowds this year. Visit For seniors or caregivers navigating the maze of Central Florida housing alterna- tives, One Senior Place Greater Orlando presents Senior Living Options Day on Friday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A selection of refreshments and door priz- es will be available at the unique senior resource facility located at 715 Douglas “Homegrown always tastes better.” Ave. in Altamonte Springs. Visit onese- niorplace.com for more information or call Tom Carey 407-949-6733. [email protected] APRIL 20 Experience homegrown gardening: On Saturday, April 20, Seminole County Plan your next fieldtrip to Sundew Gardens will continue its centennial celebration with a community-wide “Centennial Festival” at the Five Points area (County Home Road and U.S. Highway 17-92 Proudly - across from Flee World). Exhibits, mu- Serving the sic, food trucks, kid’s area, plant sale, car show, and more will be set up from Orlando Area 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Geneva will be repre- for 18 years! sented with some of its local musicians It’s time. and dancers. The Geneva Historical So- TAX ciety and Rural Heritage Center will have booths. Visit tinyurl.com/CentennialFesti- Must present this coupon at val for more information. time service is provided. Offer $ 00 valid for one-time use. Cannot be ONGOING combined with any other offer. In celebration of Seminole County’s 100th Off birthday, Historic Seminole is issuing a Expires April 15, 2013 passport to history! Pick up your pass- 40 Code: SV13 port and visit Historic Seminole spots on Tax Preparation Centennial Saturdays. Visit a minimum of six sites and your name will be entered
Appointments Available 7 Days a Week! Scan QR Code into a drawing for a chance to win great prizes. Centennial Saturdays end April 13. For general questions about Centennial Tax Form Processing LLC Saturdays, contact Ashley Wilt at 407- 4070 Aloma Ave., Suite 1010 936-1679 or email [email protected]. For more information about Historic Semi- Winter Park, FL 32792 nole or one of the participating locations, Tel: (407) 657-6336 visit historicseminole.org www.TaxFormProcessing.com Waterford Lakes Town Center continues to provide great music and fun for the whole family! Family Night on the Patio takes place every Friday night from 7 to 11 p.m. throughout the year near Friendly Confines. 100 Years 1913 - 2013
CENTENNIAL FESTIVAL Saturday, April 20, 2013 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. US HWY 17/92 & County Home Rd. in Sanford • Kids’ Area • Food Trucks • Art • Music • Garden Expo • Crafts Free parking at Seminole State College Free Event! www.seminolecountyfl.gov
HISTORIC AGRICULTURE EDUCATION PRESERVATION QUALITY OF LIFE TRANSPORTATION 1913 - 2013 CELEBRATING OUR FIVE POINTS OF PRIDE Page 8 April 12 - April 18, 2013 Seminole Voice One Notes
New alligators a 2013 John V. Lombardi and Penelope also complement the dining options of- tral Florida’s most beloved emcees. He is Senior The Central Florida Zoo has recently add- W. & E. Roe Stamps IV Scholarship to the fered at Seminole Towne Center. the house Master of Ceremonies for the ed three female American alligators to University of Florida. Students for these Oviedo-Winter Springs Chamber of Com- its animal collection. The animals came awards exemplify a commitment to ex- New school for the gifted merce, and has hosted numerous cultural from The St. Augustine Alligator Farm cellence, community service, and public The Providence Foundation will be open- and charity type events all over the Cen- Place ... Zoological Park. The females joined the responsibility. ing a new school for gifted and talented tral Florida area. Arnie, at parades, on Zoo’s male alligator in his exhibit adjacent students called the Center for Gifted the radio or TV, is one of the best-known to the Reptile House. Play ball Learners. This school is now accepting voices in Central Florida. Calendar of Events Trent Masih, senior middle-infielder and applications for the 2013-2014 school April 2013 Giving back bread team captain at Lake Howell High School, year. The Center for Gifted Learners will Speedy summer at SSC Panera Bread and many of its custom- announced that he has committed to play be one of only five private schools in the To help students complete college faster, ers raised more than $168,700 to help baseball at Florida Institute of Technology state of Florida that is solely dedicated to Seminole State College of Florida will FriDAy, APriL 12 Second Harvest Food Bank. In Febru- in Melbourne. educating gifted and talented learners. pilot two six-week classes this summer Chair Pilates ary Panera executives presented Second The new facility, located at 1561 S. Ala- designed to move students quickly from 2pm – 2:30pm Harvest with a check for the full amount New dining in Towne Center faya Trail in east Orlando, will be multi- developmental to college-credit math Hosted by VITAS Innovative Hospice raised by the campaign. 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The course will Physicians Group) of 59 nonprofits and school districts that include a refresher component, or math Every Monday, 10am – 12noon received $1.5 million in grants through “boot camp,” tailored to each student’s April 15 – Movie Day the Disney Helping Kids Shine Grants individual needs. April 22 – Alcohol Abuse Seminar You only have program. This initiative from Walt Disney April 29 – Casino Day 60% World supports organizations that help Florida Volunteer Month build futures for Central Florida children. Recognizing the millions of Floridians who The Real Estate Specialists are IN of Americans volunteer annually and also encouraging 10am – 1pm (also Mon, April 22, 29) ONE SHOT will fall Emcee gets key to the city other Floridians to serve our state’s com- Presented by Exit Real Estate at retirement In a presentation during the Feb. 11 City munities, Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Results short. 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THIS WEEK in sports history April 15, 1947 — Jackie Robinson, age 28, becomes the first black player in Major League Baseball’s modern era when he steps onto Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, N.Y., to compete for the Dodgers. Baseball had Athletics been segregated for more than 50 years. Knights fight long slump Lions perfect
ISAAC BABCOCK less. in their only other meeting this year. Next in district The Voice They almost had it against Memphis season the two will be in the same confer- (18-13, 5-4), leading the game until the bot- ence, the newly formed American Athletic ISAAC BABCOCK A frustrating 8-7 loss felled the Knights in tom of the fifth, then tying it up again in Conference. The Voice their most recent bid to snap a losing streak the eighth thanks to the heroics of Chris After that game the Knights travel all that started March 30 at Southern Miss. Taladay, who had four two-out RBIs in the way to Houston for a three-game se- An 8-1 blowout over St. Cloud reversed Five games into it, the Knights (18-15, 4-5) the game. But a bottom of the eighth dou- ries at Rice (23-11, 6-3), starting at 7:30 p.m. Oviedo’s fortunes instantly April 8, as they are looking for a turnaround at press time ble lifted the Tigers by just one run, and Friday. It’ll be another shot at revenge for shook off the memory of a 13-2 loss to Sem- Wednesday. enough for the win. the Knights, who lost two out of three to inole in their last game. And as the Lions Adding to the frustration of the Knights’ Wednesday the Knights faced Interstate the Owls last season when they met in Or- barrel toward the postseason that starts in longest losing streak of the year, four of the 4 rival USF (18-14) in a grudge match at lando. two weeks, they’re poised for a big show- five losses were by a margin of two runs or press time. The Knights lost to USF Feb. 26 They’ll be looking to leverage more of- ing with their perfect 4-0 record against dis- fense on the final swing of their long road trict rivals. trip, with the burden seemingly on the They hit the road for Lyman, taking the shoulders of Taladay, who is 12th in the na- first swing at 7 p.m. April 15. The Grey- tion in hits so far this season. He’s closing hounds have struggled this season with a in on the seventh spot in all-time hits for 3-17 record overall. the Knights. When the Knights return home, they’ll Hagerty be playing host for eight straight games, A narrow loss against Lake Brantley deflat- starting with Florida Atlantic (21-11) on ed the Huskies, but they’re still 14-7-1 and April 16. The last time the two teams met, 7-4 on the season. They travel to Lake Mary on April 17 of last season, the Knights for a 7 p.m. April 12 showdown. crushed the Owls 12-3. By the time the Knights are finished Winter Springs hosting conference rivals Marshall and The Bears have a 14-7 record overall, but Houston, they’ll be just two conference se- have struggled badly in the district with a ries away from the C-USA Tournament in 1-3 record. They’ll close out the regular sea- Houston. They have plenty of time to catch son with a five-game home stand, playing up in the standings. Seminole at 7 p.m. April 12.
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Community Room on Thursday, April 18 from 6 to 8pm. Come sample the wares of our nominees, network with fellow business leaders and see which businesses are named "best" in over 30 categories.
Tickets are $10.00 in advance and $15.00 at the door Tickets available at: www.OviedoWinterSprings.org Page 10 April 12 - April 18, 2013 Seminole Voice
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Put the ‘spring’ in your home’s step The vernal equinox, more infor- declaring it radiant, lively and your couch for a quick pop of some hydrogen peroxide or some elephant in the room, it’s there, mally known as the first official lush, and I have to say I agree. color. oxygen bleach and water mixed you just don’t want to admit day of spring, fell on March 20 If you’re all in for the glowing Now that you’ve refreshed together. Sweep the floor first, it. Dust the tops of your fans, this year. While the weather is green hue and want dramatic your home’s color scheme, time then pour the cleaner onto the lighting fixtures and cabinets. still crisp and cool at least by change, why not create an em- to clean those nooks and cran- tiles and spread it with a mop, Don’t forget crown molding, Florida stan- erald green accent wall in your nies. A clean home is a healthy let sit for one to two hours. Brush tops of paintings and pictures. A dards, it is the living room or den? Emerald is home, so throw open those win- it to loosen grit and grime then Swiffer or some pledge can work perfect time to more versatile an interior design dows and patio doors and start mop clean with water and you’ll wonders. clean out the color than you may first expect. scrubbing! have sparkling white grout. 3) Closets and drawers. Re- clutter of the Pair it with cool neutrals, black, 1) Grout. Start with either 2) Dust. It’s the proverbial member the rules of feng shui; past year, and white or a combination of both is the object in question adding add a fresh per- for a minimalistic clean and beauty to your space or is it spective to your modern look. If elegance and useful? If no, then toss! If you home’s interior. opulence are more your speed, haven’t worn an item of clothing Christina Here are some incorporate warm cream and in over a year donate it to Good- Rordam of the hottest gold tones around it, even rich will, it’s good for your karma Keepin’ it Real design trends browns. The mood you create and you can keep the receipt for Estate for spring will be regal. For those commit- a nice tax write off next year. and summer, ment phobes out there who tend Last but not least, sit back, alongside some helpful tips for to change their mind as quickly relax and enjoy your newly clean clearing out the cobwebs. as the seasons, go for some Emerald space with a mint julep Pantone’s color of the year for gorgeous green accent pieces. or a mojito. Cheers! 2013 is Emerald green. Emerald Renew your bedrooms with a green is a rich vibrant hue that few plush green pillows, some Christina Rordam is a local Realtor. Con- creates a feeling of luxury as well emerald charger plates in the tact her at 407-928-8294 or ChristinaS- as calm. Pantone picked Emerald kitchen or an emerald throw on ellsOrlando.com
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THIS WEEK in political history April 12, 1945 — U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt dies of a cerebral hemorrhage in his home at Warm Springs, Ga. The only man to be elected to four terms as president of the United States, Roosevelt is remembered for his New Deal social policies and Voices his leadership during wartime. Kids House leads child advocacy When the manager unlocked the not always a simple process to and mental health communities apartment door for the deputy determine what protections, shel- allow the family to get services, they were met by a naked toddler tering, services and interventions education and answers in one dragging a stained pink blan- Stetson’s are best suited for each child and location in a positive kid-friendly ket and the smell of feces and family. environment. But make no urine. Her mother, who had been mistake because the Kids House incarcerated 15 hours ago, lied Corner Child advocacy centers team places the child’s well be- to authorities about her 2-year- By Karen McEnany-Phillips No matter if the community ing as its highest priority, it fully old daughter being watched by is urban, rural or suburban a assists in prosecuting the child’s a babysitter. There was dried significant factor in rescuing and abusers. grape jelly and applesauce on the least half of those resulted in and that child abuse is the lead- beginning a child’s healing pro- Learn about Kids House and baby’s face, and it was clear from further investigation indicating a ing cause of death in children cess is the local child advocacy how you can support their efforts the condition of the apartment potential issue. younger than 4 years of age. center. The advocacy team strips through donations and volunteer- that she had been alone for hours At a minimum the Federal More horrific is that nearly half of away the statistics and embraces ing by attending the fifth annual scavenging for food and water. definition of child abuse and child fatalities occur at the hands the child with compassion and Cops for Kids House Kickball Child Protective Investigators neglect, according to the Child of a parental figure. dedication determined not to Tournament on Sunday, April 14, (CPI) face such scenarios every Abuse and Treatment Act, is: not add additional stress to their from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Central day, and we can only imagine ”Any recent act or failure to Seminole County Sheriff’s fragile state. Winds Park in Winter Springs. how this must wear on their act on the part CPS team Kids House is Seminole To report child abuse or ne- spirit. of a parent or Statistics show Our own County’s child advocacy center glect, call the Florida Abuse Hot- caretaker which that more than Seminole County and the collaboration and coor- line 1-800-96ABUSE (962-2873). National Child Abuse results in death, Sheriff’s Depart- dination they model every day To learn more about Kids Awareness Month serious physical or 100,000 children are ment receives borders on miraculous as they try House, visit kidshouse.org/ Contrary to my usual positive emotional harm, abused in the state approximately to identify the intimate details of news-and-events/index.htm approach, I find myself frustrated sexual abuse or of Florida, and that 4,000 suspected a child’s abuse. The Kids House that another April has arrived exploitation; or an child abuse team includes nurses and physi- Talk and we are no closer to surren- act or failure to act, child abuse is the cases each year. cians trained for forensic medi- toKAREN dering its solemn responsibility which presents an leading cause of They investigate cal exams, child advocate crisis > as National Child Abuse Aware- imminent risk of reports routed intervention specialists, child and Please share your thoughts about Geneva at 407-221-7002, karenmphillips@ ness Month. Child abuse contin- serious harm.” death in children to the county family advocates, trained inter- bellsouth.net with “Stetson’s Corner” in ues to be a pervasive problem Child abuse younger than 4. from the Florida view specialists, as well as spe- the subject line, or fax 407-349-2800. at the national, state and local also involves Abuse Hotline. cialists in mental health and child Thanks! levels. The statistics, which run neglect and abandonment of Seminole County’s 27 CPIs are development. Kids House treats This column is dedicated to Deputy one to two years behind, show our most vulnerable population. flanked by supervisors and ad- the whole child with sensitivity Sheriff Gene “Stetson” Gregory, killed in that 3 million reports of suspect- Statistics show that more than ministrators as they sort out the in one safe location. Partnerships the line of duty on July 8, 1998. Geneva ed child abuse touched between 100,000 children are abused in cultural, legal and social elements with law enforcement, communi- will never be the same because of Deputy 5 and 6 million children and at some way in the state of Florida, of each family’s situation. It is ty based services and the medical Gregory — it will be better. Want that job? Become a situational extrovert This week I have seen several I enjoy public speaking, hold a me to do in new networking situ- research the company so you may have missed. articles come out about introverts leadership role, and network in ations is to bring a “wingman,” can discuss how your skills and Being an introvert is not neces- and interviewing. If you are not the community. The reality is someone who is comfortable with accomplishments will meet their sarily a disadvantage – it just an extrovert, can networking puts me way outside networking and can be present need. Listening to the question means you need to get a little out that hurt your of my comfort zone. Being inter- in every conversation. My goal carefully and then crafting a re- of your comfort zone by prepar- chances of get- viewed is a whole adventure in is not to meet everyone in the sponse will go much further than ing a little harder. ting a job? The itself. room, but to meet with people being over-eager and just ap- answer is yes, Being that a large part of my while I am at an event and follow pearing bubbly. I can be bubbly, and no. To be job means I have to be in the up with them later to develop but naturally, I am more reserved clear, it depends community and out networking, relationships. and recharge quietly by myself. Talk to on you and I had to learn how to get outside As far as interviewing, Intro- After the interview, sit down > SANDI how prepared my shell. Like many introverts, verts sometimes have a hard time somewhere quiet and re-hash the Sandi Vidal Sandi Vidal is the executive director for Christian you are for the small talk is not my forte and I tooting their own horn. This can interview in your mind. As you HELP and the Central Florida Employment Council, interview. 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