C M Y K PRSRT-STD SPORTS: Locals Postal Customer U.S. Postage Clermont, FL Paid protest coach’s 34711 Clermont, FL dismissal Permit #280 SEE PAGE B4 REMEMBER WHEN | B1 Serving Clermont, Minneola, Groveland, Mascotte, Montverde FRIDAY, DECEMBEROUTH 21, 2012 LAKE RESS50¢ NEWSSTAND S www.southlakepress.com P LADY LAKE CLERMONT FDLE to probe shooting in McKinney Park ROXANNE BROWN | Staff Writer Enforcement is investigat- [email protected] ing the shooting, prohibit- At a press conference on ing him from releasing Dec. 13, Clermont Police much information. That Chief Charles Broadway includes claims made sev- said an autopsy conducted eral weeks ago by a female earlier in the day confirms victim that Waldron was Joshua Waldron, who died harassing her. Additional in an officer involved offenses as documented in shooting Tuesday, shot a police report are stated as himself. “simple stalking.” “As reported on the med- “There was a report filed ical examiner’s case synop- in reference to a female sis report, ‘Cause of death, victim that claims that Mr. gunshot wound to the Waldron was harassing her head. Manner of death, by text messages and ver- suicide,’ “ Broadway said, bal threats; threatening to PHOTOS BY VICTORIA ALDRICH / DAILY COMMERCIAL referring to Waldron. “The kill her, kill a child and kill ABOVE: Prized for their rustic beauty and durability, Blackthorn canes are a popular item at www.walking-canes.net, a home-based round that was recovered himself,” Broadway said. company operated by Tom Siceloff and his wife Leslie in The Villages. BELOW: The shillelagh is one of more than 1,000 types of from the subject is a small According to a report canes sold. caliber .22 round, consis- taken on Nov. 8 by a tent with the caliber of the Clermont officer, the .22 rifle firearm that was woman says Waldron found at the scene where made calls and sent her Mr. Waldron was located.” about 50 text messages a During the press confer- day for two weeks. The ence, Broadway said the RAISING CANES Florida Department of Law SEE FDLE | A2 2 local businesses compete in shrinking market Fight breaks out as families ROXANNE BROWN | Staff Writer [email protected] his is a story of two canes, or hold a candlelight vigil more specifically, two cane MILLARD K. IVES | Staff Writer girlfriend. T sellers. The similarities [email protected] between the two companies are According to a report, all unmistakable, yet one has been A candlelight vigil on available squad cars from stopped in its tracks, while the Dec. 12 for Joshua the Clermont Police other ambles on. Waldron, who was shot to Department, as well as Tom Siceloff began selling canes death during a confronta- those from the Lake and walking sticks 10 years ago tion with officers Tuesday, County Sheriff’s Office, under the name Walking Canes. was broken up by police were called to the vigil Patti Auchter started selling canes after because of fighting. around 8 p.m. At least one six years ago under the name Patty Capt. Jon Johnson, officer said when law Canes. His home-based business is police spokesman, said the enforcement reached the in The Villages, with a warehouse in altercations at the vigil in scene, about 100 people Lady Lake, while her home-based Lincoln Park apparently were in the street and many business us just a few minutes started between friends were yelling at each other. and family members of SEE CANES | A3 Waldron and those of his SEE FIGHT | A2 INSIDE MINNEOLA CLASSIFIED B8 CROSSWORDS B2 On 12/12/12, they say ‘I do’ DEATHS A13 REAL ESTATE C1 THERESA CAMPBELL | Staff Writer after he married Samantha Carr, 21, his REMEMBER WHEN B1 [email protected] school sweetheart of six years, dressed in SPORTS B4 An easy-to-remember date — 12/12/12 a white satin gown. “She’s beautiful, intelligent, nice and VOICES A4 — noted as the last triple number sweet,” he said of his bride, the woman he WORD ON THE STREET A2 sequence of the century, spawned love- first met in middle school. birds across the world and even in Lake “We are best friends,” she said of the man SOUTH LAKE PRESS County to say “I do” on Wednesday. she wants to be with for the rest of her life. A total of 17 civil marriage ceremonies VOLUME 97, NO.51 | 3 SECTIONS “I think he is the funniest guy in the world.” were performed by clerks throughout the ©2008, HarborPoint Media. The couple tied the knot shortly after county, officials said. noon at Minneola City Hall in a ceremony VICTORIA ALDRICH / DAILY COMMERCIAL All rights reserved. “This feels awesome,” said Carlos Newlyweds Samantha Carr and Carlos Nicholls share their first www.southlakepress.com Nicholls, 21, of Clermont, immediately SEE WEDDINGS | A2 kiss as husband and wife at Minneola City Hall. C M Y K A2 SOUTH LAKE PRESS Friday, December 21, 2012 What South Lake residents are saying about... South Lake Briefs Word on the GUN CONTROL LAWS CLERMONT The Presidents Hall of Street What do you think of gun control laws in the U.S.? Fame gets decked out The Presidents Hall of Fame, 123 N. U.S. Highway 27 has numerous detailed displays of events in history such as the animated diorama of the building of the White House, 1792-1800. The museum is also decked out in holiday fare and is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. year-round. Admission is $14.95 for an adult, $13.95 for seniors, $6.95 for children ages 6 to 11, and children under 5 are free. Group admission rates are available. For information, call 352-394-2836 or go to presidentshalloffame.com. I honestly feel that it's I can honestly say I'm I feel it's not a problem I think we have to look I'm kind of pro gun. I ridiculous that people not educated on the with gun control as at the mental health own a gun myself and CLERMONT are able to purchase specific laws but I much as it is the issue. I don't really I highly believe that if automatic weapons. know they change "heart" of individuals think it's about gun you can safely handle School receives grant to There's no need and from state to state. In not loving God and laws or gun control them, then you should support student nutrition there's no rhyme or the light of how things not loving their fellow because owning a gun be able to use them. Pine Ridge Elementary is the recent reason as to why those have been though, I man. If someone has is a constitutional ALICIA ENGLERT recipient of a “Fuel Up to Play 60” are needed. As chil- can see both sides of that heart, they wont' right that was given to CLERMONT grant from the Dairy Council of dren in North Dakota, the picture, both for harm other individu- use many, many years Florida to support the in-school we grew up hunting and against. Basically als. I think the back- ago by our founding health and wellness program. and people do have I think people have ground checks in place fathers. We have to Fuel Up to Play 60 is a national guns for hunting the right to personal are working pretty well look at tighten the program that encourages children to there. There needs to weapons but there is but people are circum- laws where it focuses eat nutrient-rich foods (low-fat and fat- be something done no need to allow for venting the system and on mental health and free dairy, fruits, vegetables and whole about people getting assault weapons. getting guns in ways issuing people with grains) and participate in at least 60 their hands on assault CHRIS MCDONALD they shouldn't. mental problems a minutes of physical activity every day. weapons. It's just dis- CLERMONT LINDA COWELS-MURRAY permit, but I have no Pine Ridge Elementary is one of gusting. CLERMONT idea how. 48 schools statewide to receive grants LLOYD NJOS JOANN JONES for the fall 2012 funding period from CLERMONT CLERMONT the Dairy Council of Florida, which works with schools, health profession- als, social service agencies and others the shooting, police ini- to educate Floridians on the health benefits of milk and other nutrient- FDLE tially said officer James CONTINUED FROM A1 rich dairy foods. Rooney had been For information, go to www.fuelup- patrolling the school zone toplay60.com or the Dairy Council of report also states the around Clermont Ele- Florida’s website at woman said “she is in fear mentary and the www.floridamilk.com. for her life as well as her Clermont Headstart when son’s.” he saw a man, later identi- CLERMONT Still, she signed an affa- fied as Waldron, smoking davit and intent not to in McKinney Park — Performances of ‘White prosecute, with a clause where smoking is illegal. Christmas’ start today that she could prosecute After a confrontation Citrus Heights Academy enthusiasti- at a later date. and shots were fired, the cally announces its upcoming produc- On Nov. 9, a supple- suspect fled and was later tion of “White Christmas” at 7 p.m. on ment to the police report found in a wooded field, Friday and Saturday, 101 E. Grand shows officers spoke with shot in the head with a Highway, Clermont. Waldron, at which time revolver beside him. Tickets can be purchased for $8 at he said “he should not At the press conference the door, and are $6 for students.