PRSRT-STD ON PAR: East Ridge duo Postal Customer U.S. Postage leads Knights past South Clermont, FL Paid 34711 Clermont, FL Lake in golf opener Permit #280 SEE PAGE B4 REMEMBER WHEN | B1 Serving Clermont, Minneola, Groveland, Mascotte, Montverde FRIDAY, SEPTEMBEROUTH 2, 2011 LAKE RESS50¢ NEWSSTAND S www.southlakepress.com P MASCOTTE CLERMONT Landfill: New firm, SAVAGE and EXTREME old issue ROXANNE BROWN | Staff Writer [email protected] Signs reading “Stop the Dump!” went up around town months ago amid rumors that a controversial proposal to build a landfill at Heron’s Glen off State Road 33 near Smith Road was being resubmitted. Waste Management Inc. withdrew its application in late 2010, following heated opposition by residents. The company never did resubmit its proposal but in May, when council members were discussing a zoning change that could allow landfills, the signs began to appear. Now, Golden Engineer- ing and Environmental Solutions, a company out of Orlando, has its sights set on the property, along with a proposal that also includes a landfill. An application was filed Aug. 22 with the city. “I can tell you that an VICTORIA ALDRICH / DAILY COMMERCIAL application was taken and ABOVE: Morgan Kane of Orlando, front, crawls under barbed wire and slogs through the Mud and Guts finale of has been provided to our the Savage Race. RIGHT: Mike Morrissey of Clermont used body paint to get into the spirit of the “Savage Race.” contract planner (Weaver- Boos Consultants in Cler- mont) for review,” City Prerace flyers warned: ‘If you’re Manager Jim Gleason said. “This is the first step and they (planners) are in the process of reviewing the tough, you need to prove it’ application to see if it’s complete and, if so, does it ROXANNE BROWN | Staff Writer Kevin Jowett, who labeled the race “a suc- meet the city’s rules and [email protected] cess,” said the feedback he’s gotten has been regulations for it to go for- all positive. evin and Audrey Jowett didn’t know ward to the city for discus- “I think it was an amazing success,” he what to expect from their plans to sion and review.” said. “I was thrilled to have had the opportu- host the first-ever endurace foot race K nity to show off the property to so many According to Gleason, he at their 230-acre “Revolution, the Off Road local people who may not have known about was made aware that resi- Experience.” dents should also be us. People were also so excited about the Admittedly, they were nervous about the receiving a postcard from race, and we would look to host it again if we event held last weekend. But when it was the company in the mail knew we could.” over, the Jowetts were pleased to have been regarding the potential Footpower at Revolution is something new part of “The Savage Race,” an extreme obsta- benefits of the project. to the Jowetts, who purchased the property cle course and five-mile race combination. In addition to project eight years ago and spent years putting in “We hope ‘Revolution’ becomes part of the details, a list of short-term multipurpose tracks and trails overlooking a ‘Savage Race’ family because we’d love to SEE LANDFILL | A2 host it again,” Audrey Jowett said. SEE SAVAGE RACE | A6 CLERMONT INSIDE CLASSIFIED B8 Health care exec Moore to lead South Lake Hospital CROSSWORDS B2 DEATHS A13 ROXANNE BROWN | Staff Writer Longacre’s impending retire- qualified to lead the hospital, are passionate about provid- REAL ESTATE C1 [email protected] having earned the trust of the ing the best care possible for ment. REMEMBER WHEN B1 A decision for her replace- staff, board and physicians.” the people of the communi- After more than 35 years ment had not been made until After his appointment, ties we serve,” Moore said. SPORTS B4 with South Lake Hospital, Aug. 25, when it was an- Moore said he is grateful to be “South Lake Hospital is truly VOICES A4 Chief Executive Officer Leslie nounced it will be Chief embarking on a new journey, the definition of a community WORD ON THE STREET A2 Longacre — who started her Operating Officer John Moore. and is looking foward to his hospital. You see that connec- career with the hospital as an “John is an experienced continued service to both the tion not only in the hospital SOUTH LAKE PRESS emergency room nurse and health care leader who is hospital and a community he setting, but in the National worked her way up to the top known for his ability to culti- cares deeply about. Training Center, our outpa- VOLUME 96, NO.34 | 3 SECTIONS spot — is passing the gavel vate relationships,” said Susan “I am excited by the oppor- tient centers and our home preceding her retirement. McLean, president of South tunity to continue working health agency.” ©2008, HarborPoint Media. The hospital’s Board of Lake Hospital's Board of with a great team and an All rights reserved. CEO JOHN MOORE Directors has been aware of Directors. “He is uniquely exceptional medical staff that SEE MOORE | AS www.southlakepress.com A2 SOUTH LAKE PRESS Friday, September 2, 2011 What South Lake residents are saying about their... South Lake Briefs CLERMONT Wordon the LABOR DAY PLANS Pharmacist to give advice Street What will you be doing this weekend? on checkups and shots CVS Chief Pharmacist Miriam Onugha and assistants will discuss the important topic of prescription drugs on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Kehlor building. Onugha and assistants will be offer- ing help for the proper use and possi- ble negative interactions or allergic reactions to prescription drugs. The event is hosted by AARP Chapter 5199. Visitors are welcome. Call 352-242-0314 for information. MINNEOLA Well, my husband is Barbecue with friends I have absolutely no We’re going to have a I’ll be working all working but if they and family. plans since I’m retired, party with some weekend, including Canine rescue group have something here SUNJAY KULKARNI but I’ll probably end friends over, and will Monday. But it’s OK; hosts fundraiser car show in Clermont, I’ll come ORLANDO up at my girlfriend’s probably go see the I’m saving up to go to Houndhaven, a canine rescue, reha- down here. They might house somehow. fireworks at Disney. Kentucky to get my bilitation and pet adoption shelter have something going WILLIAM SIINO GEORGE WALKER motorcycle. located in Minneola, is hosting its first on in Groveland too. DAVENPORT CLERMONT JOSHUA HAMLIN “Cruisers for Canines” car show from We’ll see. CLERMONT PAMELA HAMLIN 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 1, in Winter CLERMONT Garden Village. For information call Linda Colletta, president of Houndhaven, at 352-243- 9795, visit www.houndhaven.org, or CLERMONT contact Thana France from “Cruisers for Canines” at 407-405-5203. LSCC to offer bachelor’s degrees in 3 programs CLERMONT Knights of Columbus to Special to the South Lake Press missioned that incorporated CEO BOARD RE-ELECTS 2 OFFICERS host fundraiser Sept. 24 interviews from more than 40 signifi- The Lake-Sumter Commu-nity cant private and public local employ- Special to the Daily Commercial Blessed Sacrament Knights of College District Board of Trustees has ers to ascertain their current and Lake-Sumter Community College’s District Board of Columbus Council No. 13240 of voted to expand the college's academ- future needs. Trustee member Margo Odom was re-elected by fellow Clermont will host a pasta dinner ic programs to include four-year From this comprehensive analysis trustees to serve as its 2011-12 chair. fundraiser Sept. 24 at Blessed degrees in three areas. emerged the need for a workforce with Odom, a lifelong Lake Countian and Umatilla resi- Sacrament Church, S.R. 50 and 12th LSCC’s four criteria for choosing a bachelor’s degree preparation in eight dent, was appointed to the board by former Gov. Jeb Street in Clermont. Bush in 2005. bachelor’s degree program are: primary fields. The meal features an authentic ࡯ The workforce needs of Lake and An LSCC graduate, she went on to earn her bache- Further study by the college admin- lor’s degree from USF and a master’s degree from Italian pasta and meatball dinner, Sumter counties, istration and input from the Board of Rollins College. She played an active role as a director cooked by members of the council. ࡯ Student interest, Trustees led to the prioritization of the and past-president of the LSCC Foundation prior to join- Adult beverages are available for a ࡯ College assets such as facilities, following three degrees: Bachelor of ing the board, and was Embarq’s regional director of donation. personnel and financial resources, Science in nursing, Bachelor of external affairs until her retirement last year. Doors open at 5 p.m.; dinner served and Applied Science in organizational During his seven years as an LSCC Foundation until 7 p.m. director, Tim Morris held every office within the Tickets are $8 per person and $6 for ࡯ Partner relationships. management, and Bachelor of Applied fundraising organization, including its presidency. The college engaged the community Science in environmental science. Gov.Charlie Crist appointed him in 2007. children under 12 and can be pur- on multiple levels in order to deter- LSCC now embarks on a lengthy Morris will serve as the board’s vice chairman dur- chased at the Blessed Sacrament mine what types of degrees are need- approval process designed by the State ing the 2011-12 academic year.