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Joe Nichols will headline festival entertainment on February 15 By Roger Ballas Sunday and Nichols takes the stage at It will be a lot of new stuff and some Apopka Chief Staff 4:30 p.m. Opening for Nichols is Jill s old stuff, he said. Cashbox who will perform at 4 p.m. He said being with Red Bow is There will be something for ev- A native of Rogers, Arkansas, more than a new chapter for him. It s eryone at this year s Old Florida Out- Nichols went from working nights as a new book. His new single Sunny door Festival that opens at 10 a.m. a country music disc jockey to touring and 75 is getting a great reception. Saturday and Sunday, February 14- with Alan Jackson and Toby Keith in Having a hit, writing or making 15, at the Apopka Amphitheater at the 2004. good albums has never been a prob- Northwest Recreation Complex on Nichols was one of the flagship lem, he said. It s been that momen- Jason Dwelley Parkway. artists signed to Red Bow Records, tum you get from a consistent se- The headliner on Sunday will be the newly created imprint of the high- ries of hits. That s why I wanted to country singing star and recording art- ly successful BBR Music Group and be rigorous about finding songs that ist Joe Nichols, who is widely known Sony RED. cut through, even if they didn t seem for albums that have produced 14 Top In a recent interview, Nichols to fit the idea people have of what I 40 singles on the Billboard Hot Coun- said he is looking forward to coming should sound like. I wanted to be able try Songs and Country Airplay charts, back to the sunshine state. It always to say we ve got six singles on this al- including the Number One singles feels good to be in Florida, he said. bum or 10. And that meant being open Brokenheartsville, Gimmie That Nichols, who will be heading to songs and sounds a lot of folks Girl, Sunny and 75, and the RI- to the festival from his home in Na- wouldn t have thought would work. AA-certified Gold Single “Yeah,” cogdoches, Texas, wants everyone in Just as the drive for hit singles led as well as five other Top 10 entries. Apopka to know they should be ready Joe Nichols said he will perform old and new music at Again, gates will open at 10 a.m. on for a rousing concert of great music. See FeStivAL Page 8A the Old Florida Outdoor Festival on February 15. Birdapalooza set for Feb. 7 The annual Lake There will be free bus and entertainment. Apopka Wildlife Festi- tours of the Lake Apopka For the youngsters, val and Birdapalooza will North Shore, as well as free there will be a fishing class be held Saturday, Febru- walking tours of the con- at 10 a.m. in addition to ary 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. nector trail on the North face painting and a bounce at Magnolia Park, 2929 S. Shore. Airboat tours for house. Binion Rd., Apopka. $15 will be given. All tours There will also be food The purpose of the are offered on a first-come, trucks and vendors at the event is to promote eco- first-served basis. The tours park. tourism of the Lake Apopka will take part throughout For more information, area. Orange County Com- the day. visit www.birdapalooza. missioner Bryan Nelson A photography hike com or call the District 2 said, We hope to see ev- leaves at 7:30 a.m. office of Orange County eryone at the Birdapalooza There will also be live Commissioner Bryan Nel- Birds such as this anhinga will likely be seen on any of the various tours of the at Magnolia Park on Lake animal demonstrations, tree son at 407-836-5850 or North Shore of Lake Apopka. Apopka. giveaways, exhibits, music, 407-836-5919. First City Council meeting of February takes uneventful turn By Roger Ballas lasted one hour and 45 minutes D. Fahning, police/communica- proclamation marking February Two ordinances were ap- Apopka Chief Staff on Wednesday, February 4. tions, five years; Jose D. Rodri- as African-American History proved on first reading, but a In the afternoon s business, guez, police/support services, 10 Month in Apopka and presented third one was continued until the The first Apopka City Coun- the mayor recognized four city years; and Olivia J. Ferguson, it to Commissioner Billie Dean. meeting scheduled for February cil meeting of February was a employees on their anniversary administration/public services, The council then approved 18. It concerned the Sandpiper cordial, uneventful one of resi- dates: Vance J. Maloney, police/ 25 years. all seven items on the consent dents and commissioners that field services, five-years; Alison Then, the mayor read a agenda. See city Page 5A

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Apopka Chief Staff project for months. each zoning district. based on lot yield. *Infrastructure: Equal After his exhaus- He began by telling the Moon again empha- Another factor to con- number of units, RCE- tive comparative presen- As requested by the council that it is compli- sized that comparing dis- sider, Moon said, was the 1, more infrastructure; R- tation, the commissioners Apopka City Council, Da- cated and that the pros and tricts is complicated due to zoning district infrastruc- 1AAA, maybe less infra- seemed satisfied with his vid Moon, city planning cons of each zoning are in usable land area on a par- ture and design noting the structure of clustered, de- explanation. Commission- manager, made a near- the eye of the stakeholder. cel, for example, part of it requirement for central velopment not required to er Bill Arrowsmith, who ly one-hour presentation A thorough comparison be- is wetland or a lake, and sewer and water, parks, cluster; PUD-R, less infra- requested the presentation comparing and contrasting tween the city’s RCE-1, R- that other than the devel- paved streets and design structure through cluster- at an earlier council meet- three zoning options for the 1AAA, and PUD-R zoning opment design standards, standards. ing. ing, thanked Moon, but did use of Sandpiper Project then followed. some comparisons made Moon went on to ex- *Infrastructure: Parcel ask, if possible that the zon- property, which has been Moon began by com- are on a specific, case-by- plain that a planned unit same size, RCE-1, fewer ing votes be delayed until paring dimensional stan- case project. development (PUD) offers lots; R1-AAA, more lots; March as he would be out dards of the three zoning Each zoning district a flexible, alternative zon- PUD-R, depends on design. of town and wanted to be districts. The minimum has parkland requirements ing procedure to encourage *Stormwater: RCE-1, included in the final voting. site area for the RCE-1 is computed by the number of imaginative and innova- less; R1-AAA, more; PUD- The hearing for the 43,560 sq. ft., or 1 acre. For lots in a development. For tive design for the coordi- R, more efficient. Sandpiper PUD reconsider- the R-1AAA, it is 16,000 example, a parcel zoned nated development of tracts *Services: City and ation will be March 4 and sq. ft., or .367 acre. And, RCE-1 with 51-75 lots of land (mixed uses) which, private sector: RCE-1, March 18 (two hearings) in for the PUD-R, already pre- would require 2 acres of due to location, environ- homes far apart; R1-AAA, front of City Council, to be pared by the landowner, it park land, whereas an R1- mental resources or other homes closer together; treated like a normal rezon- is 7,500 sq. ft., or .072 acre. AAA property of 51-75 lots features, would otherwise PUD-R, homes closer to- ing ordinance. He then showed city would only require .7 acres benefit from the coordinat- gether; depends on com- The first hearing for maps showing locations of for park land. ed development of tracts munity design. the R-1AAA Sandpiper re- parcels of RCE-1, R-1AAA Landscape buf- of land within the overall *Home and land val- zoning application will also and PUD zonings and then fers were another part of density and land use guide- ues: This is dependent on be scheduled for March 4. reviewed future land use Moon’s presentation. He lines. many factors not controlled Moon said that one of for each in units permissi- illustrated the city require- He concluded with by the city. the two applications would ble. Moon also explained ments for parcels abutting a 12-point comparison *Septic tanks: RCE- likely be dropped at the minimum site areas, lot public streets and the wide- of RCE-1, R-1AAA and 1, maybe, probably not; R- March 4 hearing. City at- PUD-R. Here is a snapshot 1AAA, no; PUD-R, no. torney Cliff Shepard ad- of that presentation. *Setbacks/accesso- vised the members of the *General land plan- ry setbacks: RCE-1, strict council that it would be ning: RCE-1, strict code; code; R1-AAA, strict code; prudent to place on the R-1AAA, strict code; PUD-R, per compatible agenda the reconsideration Ready for a New Home? PUD-R, flexibility to rec- zoning category or as set of the Sandpiper PUD vote We’ll help you access the latest ognize community prefer- forth in PUD, flexibility. first, followed by the R1- real estate listings in the area. ences while acknowledging *Distance separation: AAA vote, in case the PUD Serving the Apopka Community property rights. 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The Apopka Chief A weekly newspaper founded in 1923 Publisher Reporters Marketing Director John Ricketson Richard Corbeil Jackie Trefcer General Manager Roger Ballas Neoma Knox Neal Fisher Advertising Editor Photographer Anita Walker John Peery Tammy Keaton Kayla Leon Our position Hard work pays off for nine Blue Darter athletes This week, the highly success- holic in the weight room and prac- ful Apopka High football program tice field, and a beast on the game helped bring positive attention to field on Friday nights, but he’s a the Apopka community as it has humble, gentle giant off the field. County EPD has 3 major programs many times. This time, it was on a We expect he will do very well in For the next several County Commissioner volatile organics, sulfur national scale, as ESPNU televised the same areas at the University of weeks, I would like to give District 2 dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, live the announcement Apopka of- Florida. an overview of the differ- carbon dioxide and ozone. fensive tackle Martez Ivey made There were eight other Blue ent agencies and depart- The air quality program ments that operate under also samples for asbes- regarding his choice of college. Darters who also signed college the Orange County govern- tos and monitors removal, As Gator fans know, Ivey chose scholarships, although one of them, ment umbrella. measures for greenhouse the University of Florida and was Chandler Cox, graduated from The first one that I gases, submits renewable interviewed live by remote, on ES- Apopka High in December and is would like to highlight is energy (DOE) grants and the Environmental Protec- installs new roadside moni- PNU. In addition to the network already enrolled at Auburn Univer- Bryan Nelson tion Division (EPD). Un- toring stations. broadcasting from Apopka High, sity. der EPD, there are three Because of our unique Our Sustainability and there were many other members of These young men were the major programs which in- abilities, Orange County Energy Department pro- the media who will take the posi- leaders on the team which won the clude Petroleum, Air, Sus- also provides this service motes energy conserva- tive message of Apopka High to 2014 Class 8A state championship, tainability and Energy; for Lake, Seminole, Osceo- tion programs, promotes many across the region, state, and the second in three years for the Compliance and Waste la and Volusia counties. solar energy with avail- Management; and Natural Our petroleum cleanup able grants and highlights nation. Blue Darters. A full story about the Resource Management. program provides techni- the use of alternative fuels As we ve come to expect from signees begins on page 1C. The Petroleum, Air, cal and financial oversight such as electric and com- the AHS football program run by We congratulate the young men Sustainability and Energy for the remediation of con- pressed natural gas for cars head coach Rick Darlington, the who will be able to continue not Department is tasked with taminated sites and over- and trucks. young men representing the team, only their football careers but their petroleum storage tank sees Orange County and Our Compliance and compliance, petroleum Seminole County cleanups. Waste Management Pro- school, and community all did so education, as well. Their hard work cleanup/brownfields and We currently have eight gram reviews new and ex- with the utmost class and respect. in the classroom and on the field sustainability and energy. brownfield sites here in Or- isting developments for Ivey has always been a worka- has paid off handsomely. They ensure that gas and ange County. Our air qual- solid waste permits with an diesel tanks are properly ity program monitors for eye on pollution preven- maintained and operated to six different pollutants that Birdapalooza marks 3rd great year prevent harmful discharge. include PM 10 and 2.5, See NeLSON Page 5A An event that is in its third year all are welcome. A special photo is the precursor to the eco-tour- hike will begin early, at 7:30 a.m. Urge purchase of antibiotic-free chicken ism that is expected to one day be We thank former Orange Coun- I wrote a few weeks Orange County Public Schools ers of chicken to end these a full-fledged economic engine on ty Commissioner Fred Brummer ago about Orange County bad practices. Mrs. Gilbert the North Shore of Lake Apopka. for beginning the event three years Public Schools being part is hopeful this will lead to Birdapalooza will take place ago and for current Commissioner of the Urban School Food greater lines of antibiot- Saturday, February 7, from 9 a.m. Bryan Nelson for continuing such Alliance. The alliance s ic-free chicken in our res- landmark action was to re- taurants and stores. I have to 4 p.m. at Magnolia Park on the an outstanding event. quire that all chicken prod- been able to purchase anti- northeast shore of Lake Apopka. Also, thanks to the many work- ucts be produced under a Christine Moore biotic-free chicken myself While there will be many ac- ers, sponsors, and others who make USDA Process Verified from Winn Dixie, Costco tivities such as entertainment and sure that the event is successful. Program that includes strict and a local farm in Ocoee, displays from various outdoor We hope that as many people compliance to healthier but meant to speed up ani- Lake Meadows Naturals. growing standards. I met mal growth and to com- As a significant num- groups, many people will be look- as possible will take advantage of with Mrs. Laura Gilbert, pensate for unsanitary con- ber of families in our dis- ing to participate in a tour of Lake the opportunity to attend and see director of Food and Nu- ditions at industrial farms. tricts live in poverty, 65 Apopka and its North Shore in one exactly what many of us already trition Services for OCPS. This misuse in meat and percent for Orange Coun- of three ways a irboat, van/bus, or know t he North Shore of Lake She was inspiring and pro- poultry contributes to the ty, and do not have access walking. The walking and van/bus Apopka should one day be an eco- vided more details on the spread of antibiotic-resis- to good food outside of district s plan next year to tant bacteria, which travel the school, it is important tours are free of charge while the tourism draw to thousands of peo- purchase antibiotic-free off of farms and into our how we feed children each airboat tours will be $15 per per- ple each year. It can and should be chicken. communities. It ends up in and every school day. We son. In all cases, the tours are first- a strong economic engine for our The growing con- our soil, air and water. The are taking action to make come, first-served. The tours will immediate area because it s a spe- cern surrounding antibiotic World Health Organization our school food better, and begin first thing in the morning and cial place. use is due to greater cases has been issuing warnings protect the health and well- of antibiotic resistance in for several years now. ness of the young people treating illness. The vast Thus, I am extremely we serve. Orange Coun- This Week In God s Word Mema Says majority of antibiotics in proud that OCPS is one of ty s membership in the Ur- this country are being used five districts in the coun- ban School Alliance is sig- Love makes all hearts “The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but in animal agriculture. And try committed to working nificant and the antibiotic the righteous are bold as a lion,” Proverbs 28:1. gentle. it isn t to treat sick animals with the largest produc- See MOOre Page 5A

A nation built on capitalism cannot afford 50 million missing consumers FEBRUARY 6 Two we have a nation bitterly only true statement that Think, for a minute, bailouts hit our nation weeks ago from Thurs- divided, an economy sink- has come out of his mouth of that approach in terms hard and we were forced day, January 22, marked ing into ruins with un-pay- since he came to power of 50 million missing con- to borrow $billions from the 42nd anniversary of the able $trillions of debt and as president. Probably his sumers in a nation built Red China. Red China of Supreme Court decision on an assault on marriage that worst deceit was the claim upon capitalism and con- all countries! And, De- Roe versus Wade, which our Creator will not accept of being a Christian while sumerism. For instance, troit became a ghost town legalized infanticide in the and so, has stopped bless- devoting efforts to legalize some 12 million teenag- with thousands of desert- U. S. ing what was One nation homosexual and lesbian ers could have gotten driv- ed, abandoned houses and Like other great under God. marriage and not taking a ers licenses in the last 10 $billions in debt. How slaughters of recorded his- Not surprisingly, verbal stand against abor- years. Do you imagine this about companies like Ger- tory, this one hides behind lectivization of Farms. the man who said that he tion. might have had some im- ber, Johnson and Johnson, a fa ade of rhetorical non- Red China s Mao Zedong would bring fundamental Undoubtedly, he rec- pact on the U.S. auto in- Kellogg s, etc., etc.? sense such as freedom of won the label contest cov- change to America kept ognized abortion as the dustry? The list of goods and choice and a woman s ering 60 million deaths his word, aided and abet- most powerful tool to uti- But, it was a big win services for 50 million kids right to choose. In Hit- with The Great Leap For- ted by a Congress and Su- lize in destroying our eco- for Obama. All of them, from birth to their 40s is ler s Germany, it was The ward. preme Court with a major- nomic growth, military except for Ford, collapsed endless, amounting to $tril- Final Solution and Sta- After 42 years of hu- ity of godless materialists strength and eventual sub- financially, putting millions in the U.S. economy. lin called his murder of man sacrifices to Mammon and power mongers. mission to Islamic take- lions out of work and on 30 million people Col- (estimated at 50+ million), That promise was the over. the dole. Plus government See COrBeIL Page 6A The Apopka Chief, February 6, 2015, Page 5A

Smith Letter: Zellwood chorus tops Moore: I love tenderness, taste Continued from page 4A Editor: (Unfortunately, I didn t tures and rehearsing. They 1) No animal by-products fecting my family s health. catch her name.) even stood out for they had in the feed; 2) Animals will I have begun to ask restau- free chicken will be served The following was Her students sang matching clothing, a nice be raised on an all-vegetar- rant owners and manag- starting the 2015-2016 sent to Frank Mattucci, jazz standards which was touch. ian diet; 3) Animals will be ers if they purchase antibi- school year. principal of Zellwood El- a pleasant surprise even I expected to enjoy the raised by the guidelines in otic-free chicken. Know- The alliance will re- ementary School about the though it was a jazz festi- choirs, but the Zellwood National Chicken Council ing multiple individuals quire that all chicken prod- school s chorus perfor- val (the other school choirs choir was actually enter- Animal Welfare; and 4) No who almost lost their lives ucts purchased for school mance at the Apopka Art didn t). taining. My 4-1/2-year- antibiotics used ever. due to antibiotic-resis- use must be produced un- and Jazz Festival held Jan- Their hand gestures old grandson was equally Personally, I love the tance makes this an impor- der USDA Process Verified uary 24. were obviously rehearsed entertained and even in- tenderness and taste of the tant issue for me. I can do Program. This program for a long time in advance spired; he now wants to chicken I have purchased. my part by purchasing the will require compliance Dear Mr. Mattucci, and really livened up the sing in a choir when he It isn t much more expen- chicken and encouraging with the following stan- I saw your school s performance. They knew goes to school. sive and I appreciate know- others to do so as well. I dards: choir perform at the fes- all the words and sang Please express my ing I am not negatively af- hope you will join me. tival. They were excel- them flawlessly. thanks to the director and lent and far better than the Any group of chil- commend yourself for at- funded loan guarantee ous that they only hate other performers. I believe dren singing will sound tracting and retaining such The Way to the CA solar com- Ò crony capitalismÓ . Their this is primarily due to the good. However, your direc- wonderful teachers. I See It pany, Solyndra, leaving kind of cronyism is a-ok. efforts of your choir director went the extra mile by taxpayers holding the Although Jarrett has ties $535M bag. to extremist leaders of tor and would like to com- selecting entirely appropri- Steven Smith Patti Bankson JarrettÕ s road to the an extremist group, and mend her for her work. ate songs, adding the ges- Apopka WH is littered with fail- really doesnÕ t know what ure. As Chicago Mayor sheÕ s doingÉ her over The Protector of the DaleyÕ s commissioner two-decade-long friend- Kingdom of planning, she was ship with the ObamaÕ s is 3x7 involved in a Ò massive all that matters. Nelson: Sample over 200 lakes, streams What you need to screw-up in ChicagoÕ s Jarrett told David know about ObamaÕ s public housing revitaliza- Remnick, author of,Ó The WH really begins with his tion planÓ , which cost the Bridge: The Life and Continued from page 4A tional Pollutant Discharge The citizens of Orange top adviser, Valerie Jar- city millions in overruns. Rise of Barack ObamaÓ , Elimination System and is County have contributed rettÉ senior adviser and The mayor fi red her, with- she thought, Ò Barack tion and helping with regu- the oversight of public and over 3,000 volunteer hours assistant to the president out explanation. (Duh!) knew he had extraor- latory support. The Small private activities that may gathering water samples, for intergovernmental af- Next, as Habitat Execu- dinary, God-given tal- fairs and public engage- Quantity Generator (SQG) cause water quality viola- labeling storm drains, help- tive Services CEO, she entsÉ He knows exactly mentÓ . Translation: She managed a federally how smart he is... he has department handles en- tions from storm water sys- ing with restoration proj- runs everything. She subsidized housing com- never been challenged vironmental complaints, tems. ects and conducting wild- decides whoÕ s invited to plex that was seized by intellectuallyÉ heÕ s been noise and pollution pre- Our Permitting and life surveys. the WHÉ or, notÉ She the government when bored his whole life. HeÕ s vention (P2) assistance. Compliance Department The 96 members of leaves Oval Offi ce meet- Ò inspectors found crime- just too talented to do ings last, is the only WH Orange County also has handles docks, boat ramps, the technical and profes- infested slum condi- what ordinary people offi cial who has dinner tions and widespread doÓ . a Regulatory Support and wetlands, shoreline altera- sional staff of the Environ- with the fi rst family, in blight.Ó (Ironic, isnÕ t it IÕ d say that kind of Outreach Division that re- tion, seawalls and lake- mental Protection Division their private quarters... that with a $300K salary, ego-stroking adoration is views ordinance and legis- shore vegetation permits. are dedicated to keeping She has more clout than and $550K in deferred whatÕ s gotten her where the Chief of Staff. In fact, compensation, she be- she is, and the on-going lative laws, supports out- Our lake management pro- our county as pristine as when ObamaÕ s 1st two reach programs and coordi- gram advises on lake wa- possible. came one of those self- needs of a narcissist, Chiefs of Staff, Rahm ish corporate heads that like Obama, are sure to nates intern and volunteer ter quality improvement At the county govern- Emanuel and Bill Daley, liberals love to hate, and keep her there. Oh, and programs. projects, advises the Lake ment, we always strive to disagreed with her, she believe should be taxed that boredom? Well, itÕ s The Natural Resource Advisory Board, and helps give you the most servic- won, and they lost their to death?) Despite her just one more thing thatÕ ll jobs. miserable record, Belt- keep the president out of Management team helps us with aquatic plant manage- es for the least amount of In his Whistleblower with the park land acquisi- ment. money and welcome your way insiders say sheÕ s the oval offi ce, on a golf magazine article, Ò Who is Ò the most powerful wom- course somewhere, and tion for conservation and Our Lab and Ecologi- input on how we can im- Valerie JarrettÓ , Ed Klein an in WashingtonÓ . jetting around on our environmental protection cal Team samples over 200 prove. said Ò SheÕ s responsible What!? Yes, for all dime. And, is one more (GreenPLACE) guidelines, lakes and streams, manages Please contact me by for much of the incom- the leftÕ s supposed ha- thing thatÕ ll keep Amer- petence and amateurism helps with lake manage- the water quality data, as- Phone: (407) 836-7350 tred of cronyismÉ i.e., ica behind the 8-ball for that have been the hall- partiality to long-stand- the next 3-years. ment, runs our laboratory sists with the management Fax: (407) 836-5879 marks of ObamaÕ s time ing friends, especially and administers our NP- basin plans and has com- Email: [email protected] in offi ce”É Obamacare, by appointing them to DES program. mitted to the Bithlo water 201 S. Rosalind Ave., 5th (against EmanuelÕ s and positions of author- Comments Welcome NPDES stands for Na- sampling project. Floor Orlando, FL 32801 David AxelrodÕ s advice), ity, regardless of their [email protected] approval of the taxpayer- qualifi cationsÉ itÕ s obvi- ©2015 Patti Bankson

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Kilsheimer assured Dean council that street lighting was need- Florida Community A fourth ordinance concerning that he had meetings planned with ed along Rock Springs Road because Since 1936. overlay zones for growing marijuana groups who could possibly fund some it is a very dark road and pointed out Classic in the city, which had been winding of the jobs and that then the city could that many accidents and deaths have www.orlandofcu.org (407) 835-3500 its way through the council was tabled look at funding some more. occurred on the road. 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Tell them you saw it in The Apopka Chief • Procedures validated by medical research • Effective treatments Corbeil: Over 1,000 plans cover abortions for preventing surgeries womb. Psalm 139:13. in the February 7 issue about what the majority of • Return to work and Continued from page 4A For, lo, as soon as of World magazine (for- citizens think or desire in enjoy life! Instead, we are run- thy voice of thy salvation merly Townhall) stated any legislation. ning up un-repayable debt sounded in mine ears, the that a government report Although it doesn t in those missing $trillions babe leaped in my womb revealed that more than stop abortions completely, as companies, assaulted by for joy. 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I m im- sentatives including their Master Gar- to a balance of material on the album, pressed and incredibly grateful for deners will be on hand both days to his voice and the ability to be edgy country fans because they are amaz- answer gardening questions. with song selection created a balance, ingly loyal, he said. According to Robert Sargent, too. In an organic way, it made for a The biggest thing he feels is just public information officer for Apop- unique sound. He said there s always that it s a new day. I m wiping the ka, Jim Elser, the 2014 world barbe- SERVING FAMILIES FOR OVER THREE going to be a traditional element in his slate clean and starting something cue champion from Winter Haven is GENERATIONS. music that he won t change, and real- brand new, he said. 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Save money by pur- competitions and businesses. largest in the state. chasing two-day tickets for the Elser said the Old Florida Elser said a win at the fes- whole weekend. Visit the event Outdoor Festival in Apopka is tival s barbecue competition is site on Facebook or call 407-703- one of the most anticipated barbe- a big boost for any team s rep- 1809 for more information. cue competitions of the year be- utation and also a big help with Another perennial favorite, cause of the big prize money and prize money to help cover costs the Avian Reconditioning Center large number of competitors. of competing around the country. in Apopka, is returning to the Old The Old Florida Outdoor Last year, Elser won more than Florida Outdoor Festival. Festival offers a great weekend of $60,000 in competition earnings A care facility for birds of fun activities for the whole fam- from various events. prey, the center will have various ily, said Chuck Carnesale, bar- Competitions also cost mon- birds of prey on site for display, becue event organizer and assis- ey for the teams. In addition to including bald eagles. Falcon- tant fire chief with Apopka. “The travel, Elser pays up to $1,000 for ers from ARC will also host Har- festival s barbecue competition a typical event entry fee and all ris Hawk flyings on Saturday and Montgomery Gentry will be the headline musical act on Satur- is a unique opportunity to watch the meat and other cooking prod- Sunday of the festival. day, February 14, at the Old Florida Outdoor Festival. some of the best cooking teams in ucts. His specially selected meats They are dedicated to raptor the country and also enjoy great- for the required cooking catego- rehabilitation, education and re- tasting barbecue that you can t ries chicken, pork ribs, pork search, thereby increasing public fishing, hunting, shooting sports, from local captains and area ex- find anywhere else.” shoulder and beef brisket cost awareness, knowledge and appre- kids activities, a local farmer s perts on offshore and inshore fish- Carnesale said that the third up to $500 for a single contest. ciation of Florida’s magnificent market, and DockDogs. ing, gator hunting, and lady an- annual barbecue event is for pro- Elser travels to competitions raptors and the natural habitats in The DockDogs are competi- gling. fessional and amateur teams with a 20-foot enclosed trailer which they live. tive jumping and retrieving dogs In the Kid s Pavilion, hook alike. There are 98 teams already that includes his kitchen, cook- They are open to the pub- from around the country who will up with Teen Sport Fishing As- committed and they start setting ers, sleeping quarters and his own lic on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-3 gather at Old Florida Outdoor sociation where kids can learn to up on Thursday before the festi- shower. The amenities are impor- p.m. (closed in August). They in- Festival to compete in a National cast. Hunters and shotgun sports- val. It will take 140 judges to find tant when considering that Elser vite members of the public to stop DockDogs competition. men will have the opportunity a winner, he said. competed last year in 35 differ- by for a personal encounter with The display of canine athleti- to see various trick shooting dis- The chili cookoff is Sunday. ent events in several states. It s their resident eagles, hawks, fal- cism will be on display both Sat- plays at Old Florida Outdoor Fes- So far, 25 teams are signed up my home away from home, he cons, kites and owls. urday and Sunday of the event. tival, as experts put their shooting to compete. The VIP judges are joked. ARC also offers daytime and Four competitions will take place: skills on exhibition. being selected, but so far, Allan Aside from competitions, evening programs, onsite or off- Big Air, Extreme Vertical, Speed There is also the Wildlife and Hayes and Jennifer Sullivan and Elser also teaches classes to help site, for groups of all ages. Retrieve, and Iron Dog, which are Conservation Pavilion to see. Mayor Joe Kilsheimer will be other barbecue enthusiasts im- Featured country music artist competitions open to any dog, six Kilsheimer said a new addi- judging the gastronomical dishes. prove their skills. He also sells for Saturday is the duo of Mont- months or older. tion this year would be the Rob- Cost to enter is $25, and bene- his own brand of Sweet Smoke gomery Gentry. They are widely DockDogs uses ESPN GIS inson Racing Pigs, a perennial fa- fits the Adam Stratton Memorial Q Juice and other barbecue prod- known for their No. 1 hits, If You technology to judge the dogs. vorite at fairs around the state. He Scholarship Foundation Memori- ucts. His cooking smokers also Ever Stop Loving Me, Some- Dogs will jump off of a dock was not sure about the art pavil- al Scholarship Foundation. There are popular among barbecue fans. thing To Be Proud Of, Lucky that is constructed temporarily at ion or its participants as of yet. will be $3,000 in prizes, award- The Old Florida Outdoor Man, Back When I Knew It Northwest Recreation Complex, Tickets are now on sale. All ed to Judge s Choice, People s Festival opens at 10 a.m., Febru- All, and Roll With Me. into an above-ground pool for the tickets include entry into the fes- Choice and Best Booth. All team ary 14-15. For tickets and more Ten more of their songs have competition. tival for the day and the country entry fees and donations directly information, visit www.oldflori- reached Top 10 on the country DockDogs has been featured concert in the afternoon. Visit the benefit the Adam Stratton Memo- daoutdoorfestival.com. Tickets charts including No. 3 hit Gone, on the Outdoor Network, ABC, festival website for more infor- rial Scholarship Foundation. also are available at local busi- the most played country song by and ESPN. mation. In the barbecue judging, nesses, Apopka City Hall and a duo in 2005. Gates open at 10 Stop by the Fishing & Hunt- Advance Ticket Pricing: $5 teams are judged on chicken, area Amscot locations. Advance- a.m. Saturday with opening acts ing Pavilion at Old Florida Out- General Admission Child Sin- ribs, brisket and pork. Then, an purchase, general admission fes- taking the stage at 7 p.m. door Festival where you’ll find gle Day Ticket (Ages 5-10); $15 overall winner is determined. The tival tickets, which include lawn Then, on Sunday, Nichols a number of outdoor products, General Admission Adult Sin- grand champion prize is $10,000 seating for the concerts, are $15 takes the stage at 4:30 p.m. meet with folks from conserva- gle Day Ticket; $25 General Ad- and the reserve grand champion for adults and $5 for kids. The Old Florida Outdoor tion clubs, hunting camps and the teams get $5,000. Advance-purchase reserve Festival will also feature birding, like. Seminars will be available See FeStivAl Page 11A

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The Neighbor curriculum is offered through Project the participating schools, building rela- Department estimates 1.2 million un- Lead The Way (PLTW), the nation s tionships with students as role models filled STEM jobs by 2018, due to a lack Place Donations Greatly leading provider of K-12 STEM pro- and mentors. of qualified, trained workers. Expand- Appreciated grams. This partnership gives our tal- ing access to STEM education for un- Thrift OCPS is the second urban school ented workforce the opportunity to in- derrepresented minority students is also district to expand STEM program- teract one-on-one with students and of great interest; only 10 percent of U.S. Shop $5 OFF ming through Lockheed Martin s na- share the excitement of STEM, said scientists and engineers come from un- Offering a variety of books, Of A Purchase Of $15 tional agreement with PLTW. Through Rick Edwards, executive vice president derrepresented minority groups. household items, home decor, Or More. Not Valid the grant, 40 schools will begin offering at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire The partnership between Lock- with any other offer furniture, clothing, and more. or special. PLTW programs for the 2015-16 school Control. This is another aspect of our heed Martin and Orange County Pub- 199 South Park Avenue Exp. 2/20/15 year. Over the course of the grant, ev- commitment to the economic wellbeing lic Schools, utilizing PLTW s pro- Apopka, Fl 32703 • (407) 889-5483 ery OCPS elementary, middle and high and development of the Orlando area, grams, is a model for how public and STORE HOURS: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm school will have the opportunity to im- where Lockheed Martin and its prede- private partnerships can help solve the We will be open the ﬁ rst Sunday of each month from noon to 3 p.m. plement a PLTW program of study. cessor companies have had a presence education and workforce development An outreach of the Apopka Seventh-day Adventist Church Orange County Public Schools for almost 60 years. challenges facing our nation, said Dr. has enjoyed a tremendous partner- Dale Bennett, executive vice presi- Vince Bertram, president and chief ex- ship with Lockheed Martin and Project dent at Lockheed Martin Mission Sys- ecutive officer at PLTW. “We are grate- Lead The Way for several years, said tems and Training, added, Through ful for Lockheed Martin s leadership Dr. Barbara Jenkins, superintendent at PLTW, we hope students will be ener- and the opportunities they are creating OCPS. We are extremely grateful for gized to pursue STEM careers and un- for students in Orlando and other urban this generous grant which will signifi- derstand they can help our world over- areas. Oakland Nature Preserve will hold Feb. 7 event Oakland Nature Pre- sect research, so this month one may take a hike around and is located at 747 Ma- serve will hold this month s Wayne Osborne will be the the Preserve and discov- chete Trail in Oakland. Insect Safari on Saturday, guest speaker. er the resident spiders and For more information February 7, at noon for this Osborne will explore their webs. about Oakland Nature Pre- month s Insect Safari. the world of the largest This talk is free and serve or the event, email The Preserve s ento- group of carnivores on the open to the public. The Pre- information@oaklandnatu- mologist Christy LeDuc planet, spiders that call serve is open every day represerve.org or call 407- is conducting her own in- Florida home Afterward, from sunrise to sundown 905-0054. Earned income tax credit available to residents Last year, more than two mil- children. It is also is available in Spanish. lion Florida individuals and fami- Those eligible to claim the EITC About one-third of the EITC lies received more than $5.2 billion in but don t know it, include non-Eng- eligible population turns over each Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC). lish speakers, individuals who are self- year. 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