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GROVELAND
City offers healthcare cards to residents
ROXANNE BROWN |Staff Writer locals, saving them an average of the council for consideration. member but it does give us
The best form of governing is finding
[email protected] about 23 percent off the retail Radzik said he and Wilson access to many programs and
answers to potential problems and
price of prescription medica- learned of the program’s exis- benefits we couldn’t get other-
providing relief to real needs — before
Groveland has launched a pro- tions. Groveland is the first city the fact. tence at last year’s NLC annual wise.”
gram to provide its more than in Lake County to take advan- conference. Radzik said the city is also
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8,500 residents some relief from tage of the program. “It is of no cost to the city, it’s a looking into other programs
the high cost of prescription “I’m excited that the city is able reputable program through offered by the NLC that may be
medications. to reach out to people who need something the city has been Caremark and it was a result of available to residents as well.
The National League of Cities- some help,” Mayor Mike Radzik looking into since August, after our being a member of the The NLC Prescription Dis-
count Card can be used by all
sponsored program makes avail- said. he and former Councilwoman National League of Cities,”
able free discount cards to all Radzik said the program is Evelyn Wilson brought it before Radzik said. “Not every city is a SEE GROVELAND | A2
GROVELAND | STABLE RELATIONSHIP The many faces of
H
OMELESSNESS
Without a place to call their
own, many are struggling
just to survive
CHRIS GERBASI |Staff Writer Assistance Act has helped
[email protected] the district, including a
team of 12 social workers,
School-age children
facilitate services for
can fit the definition of
homeless students.
“homeless’’in a variety of
The district has re-
ways. They may be living
ceived $320,000 the past
in motels or cars, or at
three years, said Jan
campgrounds or grand-
Tobias, director of stu-
ma’s house.
dent services.
The Lake County School
McCall said the num-
District is providing serv-
ber of students that are
ices to a significant num-
characterized as home-
ber of them: about 2,500
less is disturbing, but
students on any given
predictable.
day.
PHOTOSBYKERI RASMUSSEN / DAILY COMMERCIAL The majority of those “Ifyoulook at the fore-
Riding into her future closure numbers in Lake
students have roofs over
County, it doesn’t seem
their heads,but areshar-
so far-fetched,’’ she said.
ing other people’s homes.
McCall said some stu-
“They’re living with
dents are living in cars
somebody else because
A and perhaps tents but
manda Bacon,above,gives her horse,Sammy, they no longer have a
those numbers are diffi-
some personal attention as she prepped the home of their own, or
cult to determine.
horse for a ride at Saddlewood Stables in they can’t find a home of
“Some are in RV parks,
Groveland.Horse ownership isn’t just about their own because of
quite a few are in motels,’’
riding,however.Bacon’s daily chores include cleaning the financial hardship,’’ said
she said. “I’ve heard that
pens and stables.After working two years at a horse Kristin McCall, district
in the south end of the
rescue,Bacon opened her stables with the focus of liaison for the homeless.
county, there may be
teaching children about horses and riding.“It’s definitely The district figure typi-
some in tents, but par-
a passion,”she said.“You always learn something; you’re cally hovers around 2,400
ents are not wanting that
never an expert.”Bacon wants to keep her operation to 2,600, or about 6 per-
to be known.
small and manageable.She’s hosting an open house cent of the 41,000 student
“If we find out a stu-
Saturday,providing entertainment and an opportunity for population.
dent is living in a car, we
children and adults to learn more.For information,call Athree-year state grant
do the best we can to get
352-217-1616 or visit www.saddlewoodstables.com. that supports the Mc-
Kinney-Vento Homeless SEE HOMELESS | A2
INSIDE CLERMONT
Richardson leaves director’s chair at training center
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CROSSWORDS B2
DEATHS A12
REAL ESTATE C1 ROXANNE BROWN |Staff Writer “As many of you know, we’ve experi- owns and operates the complex, said
REMEMBER WHEN B1 [email protected] enced positive growth at the (National coaches and teams from around the
SPORTS B4 Training) Center, particularly in our country are using the 120-acre facili-
Dr. Dot Richardson, a two-time
team sports training programs,” South ties and training there to become
VOICES A4 Olympic gold medalist in softball and
Lake Hospital Chief Executive Officer more competitive.
WORD ON THE STREET A2 eight-year medical director and cur- John Moore wrote in an email notify- Spokesperson Kim Couch said the
rent director of Clermont’s National staff is excited because the new role
ing the South Lake Leadership Team of
S
OUTH LAKE PRESS Training Center, will no longer hold will allow Richardson to truly focus on
the new changes. “To their credit, Dr.
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leading the sports training programs years and that focus is paying off.”
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What South Lake residents are saying about the... South Lake Briefs
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RECENT WILDFIRES
CLERMONT
on the
Street
Women’s expo needs
Did the smoke affect you in any way? vendors for March event
The Clermont Woman’s Club is
taking applications for vendors for
the 10th annual South Lake Woman’s
Expo, which will be held March 24 at
Wesley Center at the United Metho-
dist Church, 950 7th St., north of S.R.
50 in Clermont.
The club is offering a bonus for all
vendors signing up to participate – a
business card ad to be published in
the March 16 edition of the South
Lake Press.
For information, send an email to
Basha Schlazer at [email protected].
Yes,the smoke in the No,I live way down We’ve been visiting We have been visiting I live about a mile
Admission to the expo, which starts
air has affected my on 27 at King’s Ridge, this past week and and golfing here in from there but I’ve
at 10 a.m. and ends at 2 p.m., is free.
eyes and my breath- so it has not affected staying at a hotel. the area for the past been away the whole
Those attending can purchase
ing,especially on me very much at all. When the fire started, week and,yes, weekend.We returned
everything from fashions (men’s and
Monday while we DON COMERFORD we though the neigh- absolutely;it’s affected Monday and when
women’s) to health and nutrition
were at the park. CLERMONT bor in the next room my breathing and my husband,who is a
products, to jewelry, travel and health
MARILYN WILSON was smoking a lot but allergies for sure. school bus driver,saw
care products.
BRAMPTON ONTARIO, it was the smoke from RUTH SAWDON all the smoke,he
CANADA the fire coming in ARNPRIOR ONTARIO, was wondering if on
CLERMONT
from outside.The CANADA Tuesday he’d have any
smoke bothers me but problems getting the East Ridge FFA hosts
it really hasn’t affected kids to school but he dinner, cake sale Friday
my health or driving. didn’t.We smell it but
MARSHA CUASCUT it hasn’t been too bad. East Ridge High School FFA will
WAYNESBORO,PENN. CAROL HANSON host its ninth annual dinner and cake
CLERMONT sale at 6 p.m., Friday, in the cafeteria.
A donation of $10 per person will
cover the cost of a lasagna dinner
TAVARES RICHARDSON ballfields built in 2008 in partner-
catered by Spiros Restaurant.
ship with Lake-Sumter Community
High school graduations dates set CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 The event is held each year to raise
College and Lake County govern-
funds for students who are attending
ment.
Special to the Daily Commercial in 2012-13. educational workshops, state and
doing already, but without having Currently, world renowned track
The graduation times national leadership conferences and
to handle the day-to-day opera- star and hurdler Damu Cherry is
Two of South Lake’s and locations are as fol- career development events.
tions of the facility,” Couch said. training at the NTC under coach
high schools will be host- lows: “She’ll be able to continue bringing Dennis Mitchell for the upcoming Tickets are available by contacting
ing graduation cere- K East Ridge High more teams in, coordinate games Olympic games, along with track FFA Advisor, Jessie Reagan at 352-242-
monies this school year School, 3 p.m., June 1, at and do what she does best.” and field star Tyson Gay, training 2080, ext. 2637.
on June 1. UCF Arena, Building 50,
Couch said in addition to under coach Lance Brauman, and
Lake County Schools’ North Gemini Boulevard, CLERMONT
Richardson’s medical director title, about 30 other athletes from all
newest and eighth high Orlando
which she has held since 2002, she over the world. Dedication is Saturday
school, Lake Minneola K South Lake High
was appointed as director of the In addition, collegiate-level
High, does not have a School, 8 p.m., June 1, at for original library
NTC just over a year ago. teams use the Legends Way ball
senior class this year and school’s football stadium,
That left Richardson to oversee all fields for tournaments and practice The Historical Village, located at the
will host its first-ever 15600 Silver Eagle Road,
of the operational and managerial sessions. corner of West Avenue and Osceola
commencement exercise Groveland
aspects of the training center, Couch said they are confident Street in Clermont, will host a dedica-
including directing current pro- Richardson will be able to expand tion for the original Cooper Memorial
grams, developing new activities NTC’s programming even further Library at noon, Saturday.
and promoting the center. and attract even more teams and Hot dogs and drinks will be avail-
“The NTC is growing and ex- athletes to the facilities. able for purchase following the dedi-
panding, teams keep coming in Richardson, an Orlando native, is cation.
and our community programs are an orthopedic surgeon and former The library, the Kern and Townsend
growing so it was a matter of ‘How softball star who in 1996 led the homes, and the train depot will be
do we properly grow,’ because one U.S. Olympic women’s team to a open for guided tours starting at 1
person can’t do everything,” Couch gold-medal victory over China. p.m.
said. Hospital officials announced they For information call Dodie King,
The NTC offers a state-of-the-art will be conducting a search for a Historical Village manager, at 352-
fitness center with a large aquatics new director who will in turn, man- 593-8496.
area, including an Olympic-sized age the NTC’s day-to-day opera-
pool, a $1.2 million track for run- tions. CLERMONT
ning, multipurpose athletic and Richardson could not be reached
soccer fields, and the Legends Way for comment. Coin collectors show next
week at Hampton Inn
The International Coin Collectors
GROVELAND Association will host a show Feb. 28-
29 and March 1-3 at the Hampton Inn
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and Suites, 2200 E. S.R. 50 in
Clermont.
residents of Groveland and has no restric- “We hope to spend at least $200,000
tions based on a resident’s age, income while we are in town by purchasing
level, or existing health coverage. people’s old coin collections, vintage
The card can be used at more than bank notes and scrap gold, silver and
60,000 participating retail pharmacies diamonds,” ICCA spokesperson
across the country, including the CVS in Dennis Couts said.
Groveland.
Admission is free to the public.
“Given the current economic climate,
Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday
where many people need to watch what
through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
they spend, we are happy to partner with
Saturday.
the National League of Cities to make this
For information call 217-787-7767,
prescription discount card available to
or visit www. internationalcoincollec-
our residents,” City Clerk Teresa Begley
tors.com.
said. “This card helps residents who are
completely uninsured, as well as residents MONTVERDE
who have insurance, but have specific
medications that are not covered by their Academy event to raise
insurance.” funds for cancer society
Begley said that in both scenarios, resi-
Montverde Academy will host a
dents experience significant savings on
cancer recognition fundraiser,
prescription medications not covered by
“Night for the Cure,” at 6 p.m., March
health plans.
2, at the academy’s older athletic field,
“We’re pleased to have joined forces
across from Henry O. Roberts
with the city of Groveland to help their
Gymnasium.
residents maintain their health in a cost-
effective way,” said Marc Shapiro, pro- “Night for the Cure” is an event to
gram director of the National League of encourage families and individuals
Cities. to participate in events raising both
“By offering a health-focused program cancer awareness and funds for the
that provides significant cost savings and American Cancer Society.
is easy to use, we are helping our member An obstacle course, a dunk tank,
cities target an important need among bounce houses and concessions will
their residents,” Shapiro said. be offered during the event as
CVS Caremark administers the NLC “themed” teams consisting of 10 to 15
Prescription Discount Card program. advocates will take part in walking
Residents can obtain a free NLC Pre- around the academy’s outdoor track,
scription Discount Card in a number of and “passing the baton” to other team
ways, including printing them from the members.
Internet at www.caremark.com/nlc. Tickets for the event are available
Residents can also use www.care- at the main entrance the day of the
mark.com/nlc to locate the nearest par- event.
ticipating pharmacy or call toll-free at 1- For information call 407-469-2561,
888-620-1749 for assistance. ext. 244.
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Friday, February 24, 2012 SOUTH LAKE PRESS A3
PHOTO AT LEFT: Alexis Vettersmith,8,volunteers with New Beginnings to pass out food,clothing
and other items during the weekly community outreach program.New Beginnings,a faith-based
not-for-profit group in South Lake County,helps homeless families with programs such as
transitional housing,food,clothing,professional counseling,life and job skills training,and job
placement assistance.
HOMELESS Lake School District policy defines
homeless children as individuals who
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lack a fixed and adequate nighttime resi-
dence, including those who are sharing
them out. A motel is better than a car,’’ housing of other people, or living in
McCall said. places such as motels, trailer parks,
The school district also arranges for campgrounds, shelters, parks, cars or any
transportation, by bus or from a teacher number of places not ordinarily used for
or friend, so homeless students can con- sleeping accommodations.
tinue to attend the same school if they Across the state, nearly 57,000 students
have been displaced. were defined as homeless for 2010-11,
“If you move them during the school about a 16 percent increase over the pre-
year, that can be detrimental to their vious year, according to the state
learning,’’ McCall said. Department of Education. About 70 per-
Marion County Schools is experiencing cent of those students were sharing hous-
similar problems with students living in ing as a result of losing their housing or
RVs and campers in the Ocala National economic hardship.
Forest. That district has gone as far as to In the 2010-11 count by school district,
set up bus stops in the forest in an effort Lake had 2,992 homeless students,
tokeep kids in school, where they may be Orange, 3,887, Volusia, 2,016, Osceola,
getting their only hot meals, said Capt. 1,923, Marion, 1,911, and Seminole,
Gail Lazenby of The Villages Fire 1,697.
Department. In 2007-2008, Lake County Schools
Lazenby is involved in the Backpack identified 606 children as homeless.
Program, which provides personal Increased reporting and more accurate
hygiene items to those students. counts, as well as economic hardship,
New Beginnings, a faith-based not-for- have contributed to the rise, said Chris
profit group in South Lake County, also Patton, district communications officer.
helps homeless families with programs “There’s a lot of economic upheaval in
suchas transitional housing, food, cloth- the county,and that’s probably attributed
ing, professional counseling, life and job to additional students in that category,’’
skills training, and job placement assis- Patton said. “Mostly, it’s the way we’ve
tance. accounted for them under the homeless
Executive director Steve Smith says res- definition. They’re not living on the
idential programs currently serve 17 stu- streets, they’re just not living in a house,
dents,andan outreach programprovides or they may be living with grandparents,
meals to about 30 more children on families, friends.’’
Saturdays. The counts include any student catego-
Smith says the number of homeless stu- rized as homeless who attended school
dents in the district continues to rise.He for even a day throughout the year.
was told that of about 45 new students Tobias said the district plans to bid dur-
entering Lake Minneola High School in ing the next round of competitive grants
January, about half were defined as for state aid.
homeless. Last year’s grant funding to the district
“I’m in the industry and I’m still was increased because of the rising num-
shocked at the numbers I’ve heard. The ber of homeless students.
numbers I’m seeing are staggering,” “Our numbers continue to be relatively
Smith said. “People keep thinking that high as districts go, and we want to con-
nationally things are getting better but tinue to support those services until
I’mnot sure that applies in Lake County.” things turn around,’’ Tobias said.
CLERMONT
Right name and
DOB, but maybe
wrong suspect
MILLARD K.IVES|Staff Writer
[email protected]
Authorities are trying to
determine if the mother
they arrested over the
weekend on a truancy
charge has the identical
name and birthdate of the
actual suspect they were
looking for.
Elizabeth Fuentes Mar-
rero, 41, of Kissimmee,
turned herself in to the
Lake County jail last week
on an arrest warrant for
failing to showup on court
to answer charges of con-
tributing to the delinquen-
cy of a minor.
An investigation by the
sheriff’s office revealed
that the daughter of
Elizabeth Marrero stopped
showing back up at Windy
Middle School during the
2009-2010 year after
attending on a few days.
After a review of the case
by the State Attorney’s
Office, a summons was
issued for the arrest of the
mother, Elizabeth Mar-
rero, born May 1, 1970.
But an official with the
State Attorney’s Office said
his office is trying to deter-
mine if they havethe right
woman after being con-
tacted by Marrero’ lawyer
this morning. The lawyer
apparently told the media
that his client has a son
and no daughter.
“We’re trying to see if
anything has fallen
through the cracks,” said
sheriff’s Lt. John Herrell.
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OURVIEW
Groveland takes action
to help its residents YOUROPINIONS
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
BE PROACTIVE:The best form of
Paddling against current
governing is finding answers to potential problems
of water management LETTER of the WEEK
and providing relief to real needs before the fact.
OnJan. 17 a group of kayakers pad-
G dling the Silver River from the bottom
roveland might be onto something. City
ofthe river to the famous headspring
officials enlisted in a program that allows
against the current en-countered
them to provide discount cards for pre-
something none of us had seen on
scription medications to city residents. The
that river — “riffles.”
program, sponsored by the National League
Riffles are small waves that are
of Cities, enables card holders to save about
usually seen on rapids with rocks but
23 percent on retail costs of prescriptions.
there are no rocks in this part of the
Groveland is Lake County’s first city to use
river and the water is deep. So how
the program.
could there be riffles on the Silver?
The shaky economy has stirred some unease
After numerous inquiries, we discov-
in many Americans. Many individuals worry
ered that the river dropped from 39.01
about paying their bills, and having enough
feet to 35.24 feet or 3.77 feet! That is
money to afford their medications.
quite a drop in a 5.5-mile river.
We commend the city for making the effort
No wonder there were riffles!
to find a service that fills this often-neglected
Sowhy was the water so low?
need.
Further inquires revealed that the More housing is path we should not trod
Mayor Mike Radzik said city officials had
flow was down 55 percent from its
been looking for a service of this type for at
median flowof record. This is proba-
least six months. “I’m excited that the city is
bly due to a combination of drought Not too long ago, we experienced property values of the existing
able to reach out to people who need some
and overpumping the aquifer.The the meltdown of the housing indus- homes in our county.
help. It is of no cost to the city, it’s a reputable
spring shed includes some big water try. The county has money to spend
program through Caremark and it was a result
users such as the city of Ocala (12 mil- Lake County, not to be excluded on economic development, and to
of our being a member of the National League
lion gallons per day), The Villages and in this insanity,allowed develop- recruit industry to our area. Solar
of Cities.”
numerous bottled water companies. ments to populate all over the panels, wind generators, computer
Radzik said he learned about the program
Now, there is another potentially big county under the mantra “job technology can be built here and
at a conference. City council members are
user applying for a 13.2 mgd permit creation.” We can literally see the installed on existing homes with
considering other programs offered by the
from SJRWMD for a cattle ranch and utility lines and roads to nowhere grant applications. This would
league.
slaughterhouse (permit No. 129419 as proof. make the news that we are a pro-
The prescription discount card has no age or
pending). Evidence of the dementia of our gressive county on the cutting edge
income restrictions and can be used at about
The Silver River flows into the Ockla- civic leaders is the fact that they are drawing a younger population.
60,000 pharmacies.
waha River, which in turn flows into trying to do the same thing again, These workers would create the
“By offering a health-focused program that
the St. Johns. The St. Johns enters the juggling impact fees trying to entice market for new homes to be built.
provides significant cost savings and is easy to
Atlantic near Jacksonville. The St. builders. Don’t let a Power Point presenta-
use, we are helping our member cities target an
Johns also serves as a nursery for This is a fruitless cycle. The only tion and the promise that jobs will
important need among their residents,” said
numerous fresh and saltwater fish, beneficiaries are the county work- be created by building homes lead
Marc Shapiro, program director of the National
which rely on the flow and chemistry ers who inspect, and part-time us down the worn path — been
League of Cities.
ofthe water to help find their spawn- employment for the road construc- there,done that. Go after some-
By offering this service to its residents,
ing grounds. tion and utility lines. thing that will lead to morejobs in
Groveland has tread into an often ignored area
Humans and numerous species of Itis a fact that adding to a popu- the future.Alimited supply of
of governance — finding services that actually
wildlife depend on fish as part of their lation where there is no sustained homes means higher prices,more
benefit taxpayers directly, in real time.
diet, so we need to keep the flow in employment puts a strain on coun- incoming income for the county,
Serving on governing boards as an elected
these rivers high enough to maintain ty resources, water, schools, med- and an investment in fixing up
official isn’t merely about discussing current
these fisheries. ical facilities, waste removal and older homes to put on the market.
problems and finding solutions. The best form
For the first time in decades, the judicial to name a few. The county needs some oversight,
of governing is finding answers to potential
Moss Bluff Dam on the upper Ockla- Wehaveenough houses in fore- that is why commissioners are
problems and providing relief to real needs —
waha River is closed until May due to closure, at auction, and on the mar- elected. Some might be experienc-
before the fact.
low-water levels in the Harris Chain of ket to supply the current demand. ing short-termmemoryloss.
We applaud Groveland officials. Employing
this program is a job well done and demon- Lakes above the dam. That means no Building moreonly lowers the CAROLYN HUNT-JENNER |Mount Dora
flow is going into the upper
strates a keen sense of far-sightedness.
Ocklawaha from the lakes and springs
above the dam that normally feed it. like at such low levels. We picked the exclusions into the laws that they
WHAT’SYOUR OPINION? At the other end of the Ocklawaha Eureka as a launch site. We had a diffi- want passed. They tailor the law so it
River, near where the water enters the cult task just trying to get into/out of looks like a good thing for many peo-
The SOUTH LAKE PRESSinvites you to write letters to the editor,
expressing your original thoughts,on topics of public interest. Letters St. Johns, is the Kirkpatrick Reservoir our boats without getting stuck in the ple but buried in the language is the
should be no longer than 350 words. They must be original,signed and Rodman Dam is currently open mud. Powerboats were having even clause that big business paid for.
with the full name of the writer and include the writer’s address and
telephone number for verification. We reserve the right to edit for for its periodic dry down of the reser- moreproblems. Replacing legislators everytermwill
length to make room for more letters. Letters also will be edited for voir to control invasive plant species Once in our boats,wepaddled four not do the trick. Washington congress-
grammar,clarity,taste and libel. We accept no more than two letters
per month from the same writer. No open letters,form letters or and to harden the bottom for fish miles north. Returning to our launch man aremostly millionaires.They are
copies of letters to third parties will be published. We do not pub- spawning. site was a struggle against the current. use to having special perks. That is
lish unsigned letters. Submissions are not returned. We retain the
right to archive and republish any material submitted for publication. Combine these three factors — no This may havebeen the lowest the exactly what the lobbyists deliver. You
You can submit your letters by: water exiting Moss Bluff dam, 55 per- Silver and Ocklawaha havebeen in knowthey are not thinking of the citi-
E-mail (preferred) to: cent reduction in flow from the Silver recorded history. zens when they enact special pro-
[email protected]
By regular mail to: and the Rodman Dam open — with a LINDA BYSTRAK |Leesburg grams for themselves.
Letters to the Editor long drought and you have a very low The vacations, the junkets, the spe-
732 W. Montrose St.
Clermont,FL 34711 Ocklawaha River, a river that is sup- Lobbyists cash in on cial programs and sense of entitle-
By fax to: posed to be an “Outstanding Florida greed of our lawmakers ment that they have clearly shows that
352-394-8001 Waterway.” they haveno sense of howit is for the
EDITORIALS Water declared to be an OFW is sup- Ishare James R. Fisher Sr.’s (Jan. 20) average American.
sense of outrage at the actions of our
Editorials are the consensus opinion of the editorial board,not any posed to have special restrictions on JOHN D.TOWNS |Tavares
individual. They are written by the editorial staff,but are not signed. elected officials over the past decades.
Some editorials are provided by a third-party service. any new activities that would decrease
However, I believe that the root cause
the water quality, or would otherwise CALLING ALL VETERANS
GUEST COLUMNS is big business money that flows into
degrade the body of water. The Silver
Washington by the tens of millions
If you would like to submit a guest column on a local,state or
River is also an “Outstanding Florida
national issue,e-mail your submission to southlakepress@daily- monthly and is delivered by their lob- If you know of a veteran in Lake,Sumter or
commercial.com,or mail it to Letters to Editor,732 W. Montrose St., Waterway.” byists. Over 6,000 are registered. Marion counties whose name should be added
Clermont,FL 34711. Guest columns should be limited to 550 words OnJan. 21, fiveof us kayakers decid- to the Lake County Veterans Memorial,call
in length. The writer also must submit a recent photograph to be The truly evil partis that they not
published with the column,as well as a brief biographical sketch. ed to see what the Ocklawaha looked only deliver the money, they also write 352-314-2100.
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Lake County enacts countywide burn ban
ROXANNE BROWN | Staff Writer interested in making to keep everyone safe. encouraged to keep a con-
[email protected] things difficult for anyone “I mean, I couldn’t imag- stant watch for any stray
but the KDBI number is ine anything worse than sparks or embers while
The Lake County Public
reaching 600 and 800 is someone starting a fire for cooking outdoors.
Safety Department enact-
considered desert condi- some reason, whether it is Additionally, due to the
ed a countywide burn ban
tions,” said Jack Fillman, to burn yard waste or sit by potential for accidental
Tuesday because unusual-
the assistant fire chief with a fire, then end up burning ignitions, officials said the
ly dry conditions have
Lake County Fire Rescue. down the neighbor’s shed, use of motorized equip-
raised the threat of addi-
“With recent freezes, no car or house — or their ment such as all-terrain
tional wildfires.
rain and the wind condi- own.” vehicles (ATVs) and dirt
Officials are concerned
because Lake’s Keetch- tions lately, the possibility The mandatory burn bikes is not recommended
Byram Drought Index, of fires has increased ban will remain in effect during times of high wild-
which ranges from 0 (no immensely.” until further notice. Any fire risk. Lawnmowers can
drought) to 800 (extreme Since Thursday, Florida burning within the county also pose accidental igni-
DAILY COMMERCIAL FILE PHOTO
drought), has 39 percent of Forest Service crews in will be in violation and will tion risks.
Lake County has instituted a county-wide burn ban.
the county at 500 and 61 South Lake have been bat- be considered a second- Officials are urging
percent at 600. The index tling a stubborn wildfire ing that has not been “It is definitely in the degree misdemeanor, homeowners create a 30-
has exceeded 500 for more that already has burned specifically permitted by best interest of public safe- punishable by up to a 60- foot defensible space
than three weeks, said 1,200 acres. the Forest Service. This ty and for the protection of day imprisonment and up around their homes, act-
John Jolliff, director/fire The mandatory burn includes burning yard both the people starting an to a $500 fine. ing as a firebreak, by
chief for the Public Safety ban affects all of unincor- waste, bonfires and camp- outside fire or those who it Although the use of gas removing underbrush or
Department. porated Lake County and fires on private or county can affect,” Fillman said of grills and charcoal grills is debris blown down in
“We’re certainly not prohibits all outdoor burn- property. the ban. “We’re just trying permitted, the public is storms.
Finalists for teaching award using creative techniques
Staff Report The final reach an accurate tioned — meeting stu- “One instructional me-
selection will conclusion. This dents where they are, aca- thod I use with my stu-
Three teachers, sur-
be announced means that the focus demically and socially. Not dents is the use of a ‘won-
prised on Valentine’s Day
at the Educa- of learning is logic, only will this foster a pro- derbox,’ ” she wrote.
with news that they have
tional Foundat- reasoning, and ductive learning environ- “Each student has a box
been chosen as finalists for
ion’s Rookie understanding why ment, but a relationship with his or her name on it.
Lake County Schools’ Teachers of the and how to what we with students that makes “Throughout the nine-
Rookie Teacher of Year Year Celebra- know in real-life situ- them want to perform well
week grading period, stu-
award, have creative tion on March GIRDNER MACK PALMER ations.” inyour classroom.”
teaching methods that Mack is in his first dents are encouraged to
27 at Lake- Palmer is in her first year
apparently are working. his students. year as a social studies write questions on an
Sumter Community Col- as a third-grade teacher at
Gabriel Girdner from “The first is my profes- teacher for seventh- and index card about any-
Gray Middle, Anthony lege’s Everett A. Kelly sional mission statement. eighth-graders at Oak Park Grassy Lake Elementary. thing they wonder about.
Convocation Center in
Mack from Oak Park I’m not here to teach you Middle. She said one exercise has Then they put these cards
Leesburg after another
Middle and Christine what you need to pass sev- “Each day, I try to find made a drastic change in in their ‘wonderbox’ and
panel of judges conducts
Palmer from Grassy Lake enth grade. I’m here to help ways to show my students her students’ critical and research the answers dur-
on-site interviews and
Elementary were selected you learn life skills that get that I am not only con- complex thinking. ing an allotted time.”
observes the three finalists
based on a panel of you through college and cerned about their aca-
inthe classroom.
judges’ review of their beyond,” Girdner wrote. demics, but I am con- In lieu of flowers, consider a gift to support Hospice care.
Girdner, in his second
applications. “The second truth I teach cerned about their social
year as a math teacher at
To be eligible for the is my approach to the well-being,” Mack wrote.
Gray Middle, wrote in his
award, they had to have mathematics we study. “An outstanding teacher is
three years of experience application that he has Math is not numbers.Math one who possesses the
No. 5019096
orless. two truths he teaches to is thinking carefully to ability to do the aforemen- 888-728-6234 Cornerstonehospice.org
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GROVELAND ELEMENTARY | TERRIFIC KIDS
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Groveland Elementary School’s most recent Terrific Kids were Dawson Kirkland,Alex Bass,Sophia
Carrier,Sidney Gullion,Grace Rutzebeck,Liam Lane,Skye Sorenson,Yesenia Gonzalez,Emily Rangel,
Keyon Joiner,Pressley Sutter,Payton Harrington,Estrella Bravo,Rosario Gonzalez,Janyia Key,Andrea
Hernandez,Mason Cruzado,Marisol Sustaita,Santos Aguilar,Avah Blodgett,Chandani Narain,Timothy
Sukhu, Cleon Solomon, Abigail Vidler, Amber Vidler, Alexi Thompson, Summer Duncan, Melody
Holloway,Martin Antonio,Jason Hoehn,Alyssa Messmer,Charles Karnolt,Grayson Sutter,Samantha
Tepper, Olivia Lichter, Patience Shipman, Skyler Rivera, Hunter Duncan, John-Victor Garcia, Jenna
Sellards, Jason Jay, Amaya Bucheli, Maggie Marrow and Christina McGowan. Kiwanis Club of
Clermont members are Dave Lofgren,Jeanie Gennrich and Fred Fallman.
CLERMONT ELEMENARY | TERRIFIC KIDS
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Clermont Elementary’s most recent Terrific Kids were Julia Bidone,Savavvah Edgar,Hannah Goodman,
Brianna Hill,Anthony Collado, Dylan Armstrong-Bell, Cristaliz Morales-Garcia, Joshua Alonso, Evan
Brown, Jasmine Hanscome, Nathan Portillo, Lydia Rodriguez, Dale Farnsworth, Leilani Rouse,
De'Aveon Smith, Lorena Perez-Garay, Tionna Giaimo, Dayanara Duprey, Jayla Prather, Coraliz
Morales,Elisa leon,Kylee Chenea and Demetreus Odum.
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[email protected]. Be sure to identify everyone in the photo (full names) and include details on the who,what,when,where and why of the event.And don’t forget to
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WINTER GARDEN | EXTRA, EXTRA CLERMONT | ROTARY’S TOP COP CLERMONT | PRESIDENTS HALL
COURTESY PHOTO
Eighth-grade creative writing and journalism teacher Whitney
Shumaker at Foundation Academy in Winter Garden launched the
beginning of a recent journalism portion of her class by dressing COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO
as a newspaper boy.The class learned about famous newspaper Congratulations to Rotarian and Clermont Police Capt.Chuck John Zweifel was the guest speaker at the Clermont Kiwanis Club
men, like Joseph Pulitzer (1847–1911) and William Randolph Broadway,who was selected as the “Rotarian of the Quarter” meeting in January.He presented a history of the Presidents Hall
Hearst (1863-1951),and the New York newsboys strike of 1899. by the South Lake Rotary Club in January. of Fame attraction in Clermont.
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November Gem of the Hills November Student of the Month Lake Minneola High School BrandonSchwab.com
Congratulations Eileen Scates of Scates Realty & Wesley Reed from Ameriprise Financial Advisors The Chamber was pleased to be on hand for Lake Welcome to BrandonSchwab.com. Brandon Schwab, a
Investment Properties - Homes for Heroes Affiliate who
presented the November 2011 Outstanding Student Minneola High School grand opening ceremonies.The real estate investor who specializes in residential and
was the recipient of the November 2011 Gem of the
of the Month award to Kirsten Foster from East Ridge new school is located at 101 North Hancock Road in commercial redevelopment.Visit his website or contact
Hills award. Eileen donates numerous hours to
areaorganizations to help make the South Lake High School. Kirsten received a plaque and $25 donated Minneola. him directly at [phone] to find out more
Community a better place! by Ameriprise Financial Advisors. information!
President’s Hall of Fame Museum
Horace Mann Congratulations to the President’s Hall of Fame Museum who Angel Cut Beauty for Ashes
Chamber Ambassadors welcomed Horace Mann to celebrated “Presidents Hall of Fame Day” this past Nov. 16 in Welcome to Angel Cut & Color Studio (Owner Jose Angel Welcome to Beauty for Ashes, Inc., a non-profit
their new offices located at 3745 S Highway 27 Suite Clermont, in recognition of the museum’s 50 years of organization whose mission is to help hurting women
operation, and in honor of the return of the Miniature White Beaton) located at 12302 Roper Blvd. in Clermont (in
A in Clermont. Horace Mann offers a full line of financial of all ages heal through education and mentoring
House to Clermont. Owners John & Jan Zweifel cut the the Kohl’s shopping plaza). Please stop by for a visit or
& insurance products tailored to meet your needs.You programs.They are located at 1508B Max Hooks Road
Chamber ribbon to mark the occasion. Stop by this landmark
can contact Nancy Wilkins at 352-241-6785 or visit of Americana located at 123 N. Hwy. 27 in Clermont or call call them at [phone] to set up an appointment in Groveland. Contact them at [phone] to find
their website: www.HoraceMann.com. them at [phone] for more information. today! out about all of the vital services that they offer.
Direct Auto Salina’s Market Hammock Oaks Apartments 2011 Wal-mart/Chamber Small Business Award
Welcome to Direct Auto Insurance (Manager Dot Johnson). Welcome to Salina’s Market and owner Ranji Welcome to Hammock Oaks Apartments.You can visit Winners Announced
Direct Auto offers affordable auto insurance rates
Seepersaud. His market is located at 2560 East State their complex at 3550 Lake Center Drive in Mount Dora Each year Wal-mart in Clermont presents to 3 local
regardless of past credit score or driving history.Visit their
Route 50 in Clermont (Shoppes at Hancock Village) and or call them at 352-385-9191. Their website is: businesses their “Wal-mart Small Business Award”
website at www.directgeneral.com or contact them at
their office located at 2560 East State Route 50 in offers up fresh produce, fruits, vegetables, meats, and www.hammockoaksapartments.com through the South Lake Chamber.The award is given
Clermont (Shoppes at Hancock Village) [phone]. much more! Ranji can be contacted at [phone]. to those small business owners who dedicate
themselves and much of their spare time to worthy
endeavors and charities in the local South Lake area.
A surprise presentation was held December 13, 2011
at the Clermont Wal-mart where the winners were
announced.
Each recipient receives $500.And are chosen by the
Chamber’s Member Services Committee.
Congratulations to the 2011 award winners:
1. Mike Madawi from Smooth Musical Entertainment
who has donated his talents numerous times for
various community events.
2. Kay Simpson Papa’s Diner who has donated her
time and talents to the Greater Clermont Cancer
Foundation.
3. Carlos & Sandy Solis from Graphics Direct.They
have donated their time to Pig on the Pond and the
South Lake Hospital.
Congratulations to all the winners!
Members in Action:
Making a Difference in our Community
Volunteer with the South Lake Chamber!
1. South Lake Kiwanis Club Elves (from left) Linda Sheets, Robbie Ross, Diane Staszel, Lucy Hage (Linda, Diane and Lucy are also members of the Chamber) worked hard as Parking assistance needed for WINEFEST!
Santa’s elves during the 23rd Annual Light Up Clermont celebration held in historic Clermont, Friday and Saturday, December 2 and 3, 2011.
Each year the group hosts Santa and Mrs. Claus’ and invites the boys and girls of South Lake County to stop in and share their Christmas list with Santa. Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards will be hosting
WINEFEST XXII on February 17,18 & 19.
2. Clermont Kiwanis Club members (from left) Kathy Scherer and Kalena Meyers (who are all also members of the Chamber) worked hard to bring smiles to local children This outdoor festival will feature more than 80 arts &
during the group’s Annual Christmas luncheon held in Jenkins Auditorium, Friday, December 9. crafts vendors, live music and award-winning
Each year the group hosts the luncheon and invites select boys and girls from the south Lake County schools to attend this fun-filled event. Lakeridge Wines.
Santa stopped by with gifts for all the girls and boys. Held on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. t o 5 p.m.
and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., a $2 donation
3. Santa along with the Kiwanis elf stopped by for a visit at the Chamber December Breakfast at Minneola City Hall to spread holiday cheer. During the breakfast the accepted at the gate will benefit the South Lake
Montverde Choir and Michael Madawi from Smooth Musical Entertainment performed several holiday pieces to entertain the crowd. Chamber of Commerce.
The Chamber needs volunteers to assist with parking
cars at this event. Have fun with fellow Chamber
The Chairman’s Corner members while helping raise money for the Chamber
2012: “Business Ready for Business” and its community programs and services.
The Chamber will be offering all members who
It is my hope that each of you enjoyed a wonderful holiday season of fellowship with friends and family and that the New Year will bring volunteer the opportunity to win a great raffle prize!
you good health and prosperity. For every four hours you volunteer you will receive
one raffle ticket. Last year the Chamber raffled a
First, I wish to extend my thanks and gratitude to John Moore who has served as your Chairman during the 2011 year. Recently appointed $400 PC tablet. Find out what the prize will be this
CEO of South Lake Hospital, John has dedicated many years of service to the Chamber of Commerce in a variety of capacities. His year when you call the Chamber TODAY and volunteer
leadership in public policy for several years has provided an invaluable framework for the Chamber of Commerce to continue to have your time.
an important voice in shaping public policy in our area in ways that will continue to make our community a stronger more viable area A variety of shifts are available. Please call the
for families to be employed, and enjoy a quality of living that makes South Lake County an exceptional place to call home. On behalf Chamber office TODAY to schedule your volunteer
of the Board and the membership, I extend to you John, our thanks for your leadership, and I look forward to your continued guidance time, [phone].
on the Executive Committee as the Immediate Past Chair!
Second, the Chamber is privileged to have a President who is very committed and dedicated to the mission of the South Lake Chamber NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS/OFFICERS
of Commerce. Ray San Fratello continues to provide energy and enthusiasm to the organization supported by some truly dedicated
staff in Ray Villegas, Christie Bobbitt, Janice Hull and Lucy Hage and Cheryl Fishel, our independent contractors. Chairman Tom English
Dr. Kasey Kesselring Larry King
Joining me on the Executive Committee this year will be Robert Thompson as Vice-Chairman,Wendy Terry as Treasurer, Lucy Hage as Secretary and John Moore as Immediate Bonnie McGuire
Past Chairman. These wonderful folks have considerable experience with the Chamber, and I look forward to their leadership throughout the year. Vice-Chair Michelle Michnoff
Robert Thompson Keith Mullins
It has been my privilege to serve this organization over the past several years; there are abundant opportunities through the South Lake Chamber of Commerce to serve the Merideth Nagel
community and to assist in advancing our mission to promote the business community through networking and special events opportunities, membership drives, educational Treasurer John Schmid
workshops,Ambassador’s program, and committees on Education, Economic Development and Public Policy. Like many of you, before joining the Chamber, I was engrossed in Wendy Terry Chris Schramm
the minutia of my own business and largely unaware of the importance of participating in areas that would help shape our community. Through participation in the Chamber, I Dick Scott
have received an invaluable education—a genuine learning experience on how to understand, dissect and analyze the important issues that influence the health of our community Secretary Linda Smith
and therefore affect the health of our business community. Lucy Hage Gary Tolley
Amanda Walsh
As we enter into this New Year, the Chamber Board of Directors will embark on our strategic planning process to provide for us a map to address those issues that are important Immediate Past Chair
to serving the membership throughout the year, and I look forward to Ray sharing the results of that process with you sometime in the first quarter. John Moore Ex-Officio Members
Troy Bennett
In closing, let me invite you to become an active participant in the Chamber…in 2012 we will be Business Ready for Business! Directors Jim Gleason
Curt Binney Mark Johnson
Dr. Kasey Kesselring Mike Bucher Dolly Miller
Chairman Gary Clark Wayne Saunders
South Lake Chamber of Commerce Dr. Cheryl Decker Cecilia Smith
Ted DeWitt
www.southlakechamber-fl.com
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[email protected]. Be sure to identify everyone in the photo (full names) and include details on the who,what,when,where and why of the event.And don’t forget to
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MONTVERDE ACADEMY | THESPIANS CLERMONT | HISTORIC EFFORTS
COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO
The new Junior ITS Troupe No.89033 from Montverde Academy recently competed at an area district Architect Nick Jones, left, was recognized for his efforts on behalf of the South Lake County
festival at Hagerty High School in Oviedo.Students in the ITS Troupe No.3977 group attended the Historical Society at the Dec. 13, 2011, meeting of the Clermont City Council.While Jones has
District 3 ITS Thespian Competition at Lyman High School in Longwood. They competed in a shared his talents in a variety of ways from building decks to drawing up plans for renovating a
combination of performances and technical arrangements. Adrian Ahern, theater arts teacher, World War II Quonset hut,it was his most recent project — designing an outhouse — that gained
reported that Montverde Academy students Kevin McDonnell,Carlyn Rosario,Gaby Barber,Samantha him the plaque presented by Ray Goodgame.Jones also has been called to provide the city with
Lafferty,Erin Lafferty and Mary Nerad qualified for competition at the largest state competition in the the plans for a project the historic society and a local Eagle Scout candidate are hoping to be able
country.Show,front row from left,are Lafferty,Nerad,Melissa Mankewich and Brian McDonnell; and to complete by constructing a nonfunctioning outhouse, complete with a corn cob and a Sears
back row from left,Ace Jennings (guide for the day),Alex Williams,Nick Composto,Konnor Kesselring catalog,between the Kern and Townsend houses.For information about the South Lake County
and Kevin McDonnell. Historical Society,call Dodie King at 352-593-8496.
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CLERMONT MINNEOLA
CLERMONT,FL “Helping Real People Find Real Faith” Positive, Progressive Spirituality
•Bible centered preaching Worship Times Publishers of the Daily Word
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CATHOLICCHURCH Sunday Worship: 10:00 am Sunday 9:10 am, 11:15 am & 6:00 pm Onthe Lake in the Historic Village Train Depot AProgressive Jewish Congregation
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14244 Johns Lake Road, Clermont All Services Web: southlakeunity.com Services are held at the synagogue located at:
Saturday Vigil Masses (1/2 Mile East of Wal-Mart) Student Groups 303A North US Highway 27, Minneola
Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.
English: 4 pm and Spanish: 7 pm Religious School, Men’s Club & Women’s Club
Jon Bekemeyer, Senior Pastor The Way (Middle School)
Sunday Masses: 407-877-4048 Wednesdays 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm EmaMile: scsognaeg rleingaet:i [email protected]
8am, 10 am, 12 noon (Contemporary Mass) Catalyst (High School) FERNDALE
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5pm (Contemporary Mass) Sundays 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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6:15pm - 6:45 pm (Sp.) 352-394-3553 atCR455 & CR561A Sunday School 9:30 am
Corner of Hwy 50 & 12th St. (Rt 561) Bible Fellowship Groups 9:30 am 407-469-3888 Sunday Worship & Children’s Church 11:00 am
www.blessedsacramentcc.com Worship Service 10:40 am SHEPHERDOFTHEHILLSLUTHERAN Pastor: Gordon (Bird) Sanders Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm
Family Prayer Service 6:00 pm 13600 Caspian Lane Sunday School: 9:15 am Wed Worship & Youth Service 7:00 pm
CHURCHOFCHRIST Wednesdays Wed: Casual Service 7 pm - Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30 am Rev. Loyce Rowland
500 Grand Hwy. • 352-394-7374 Bible Study 7:00 pm 4th Wed: Candle & Prayer Service Evening Worship &
Sunday School 9:00 am Groups for adults, teens, and children Worship Services 8:00 am & 10:15 am Discipleship Study: 6:00 pm MONTVERDE
Sunday School 9:00 am
TeamKid: Sunday 6:30 pm
Sunday Worship 10:00 am & 6:00 pm ~Nursey provided for all services~
Blessed to be a Blessing
Wednesday: 7:00 pm
Wednesday 7:00 pm Chris Johnson, Senior Pastor [phone] Prayer Service, Youth Activities, CROSSROADSFAMILYFELLOWSHIP
THECROSSINGCHURCH For directions and more information, visit: www.shephillsclermont.org Mission Kids for Children Come to the Country... Where God,
www.lbcclermont.org families and community are our priority.
Where Faith Comes to Life 11043 True Life Way SOUTHLAKEPRESBYTERIANCHURCH Located at 16913 #11 Lakeside Dr.
Sundays 10:00 am Clermont, FL 34711 APlace of Love, Life & Growth GROVELAND Montverde, 34756
atSouth Lake Charter School 131 Chestnut St., Clermont 1block north of Montverde
352.394.0708 blinking light - Hwy 455
15220 Hartwood Marsh Rd 352-394-2753
Clermont, FL 34711 Located just off of Lakeshore Dr. East Ave - 1 block south of SR 50 EDGEMEMORIALUNITEDMETHODIST Services Times:
Sunday 9:30 am Praise/Worship
Nursery & Children’s Worship Times: CHURCH
Activities Provided NEWJACOB’SCHAPELMISSIONARY Sunday 441 S. Main Avenue, Groveland 10:00W aemdn seesrdvaicye e avnedn icnhgi l7d:r0e0n p cmhurch
Kendal Anderson, lead pastor BAPTISTCHURCH 9AM (Contemporary);11 AM (Traditional) 352-429-2572 First Sunday evening monthly 6:00 pm
352-241-9909 410 W. Hwy. 50 Church school for all ages 10:00 AM Rev. Dr. Donna Manwaring Pastors Jim and Linda Watson
www.thecrossingchurch.org Clermont, FL 34711 Childcare provided Traditional Worship 9:30 AM Youth Pastors Rob and Leslie Durant
Phone: [phone] Youth Group - Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 PM Lighthouse Café 11:00 AM 407-469-3927 or 321-948-2350
www.southlakepresbyterian.org
FAITHFELLOWSHIPCHURCH Rev. Rex Anderson, Pastor Sunday Fellowship 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM WOODLANDSLUTHERAN(LCMS)
915 W. DeSoto St. Minister Kenneth Williams, Youth Pastor ST.MATTHIASEPISCOPALCHURCH Wednesdays 5:30 PM Dinner 15333 CR 455, Montverde
Wednesdays 6:30 PM Christian Education
Sunday School 9:45 am Church Motto: “Equipping Changed People for A All are welcome to worship with us 407-469-2525
Sunday Worship 10:30 am & 6:30 pm Changing World!” Sunday FIRSTBAPTISTCHURCH Pastor Rev. Dr. Brian Kneser
Wednesday Worship 7:00 pm Sunday Services - Morning Service - 7:45 - Rite I Sunday School 9:45 am
137 E. Cherry St. • 429-2651 Sunday Service 8:30 am & 11 am
Omar Walker 394-5966 7:45 & 11:00 a.m. 9:30 - Music & Choir
Sunday School 9:45 am www.woodlandschurch.com
11:15 - Praise Music
FIRSTUNITEDMETHODISTCHURCH Wednesday - Youth Bible Study - 6:00 p.m. 10:15 - Sunday School Youth Group Sunday Worship 10:50 am & 7:00 pm
Thursday - Adult Bible Study - 6:45 p.m. Wednesday 7:00 pm
“Encountering Christ, Growing in Christ, 10:30 - Fellowship Brunch OAKLAND
Website: www.newjacobschapel.com
Sharing Christ, wherever we are...” e-mail: [email protected] Nursery 9:30 & 11:15 MT.OLIVEMISSIONARY
Located in Downtown Clermont
950 Seventh Street 352-394-2412 574 W. Montrose Street BAPTISTCHURCH PRESBYTERIANCHURCH
Pastor: Rev. Doug Kokx
PRIMERAIGLESIABAUTISTA [phone] Sunday Worship Service - 11:00 AM 218 E. Oakland Ave.
www.fumc-clermont.org
HISPANADECLERMONT www.stmatthiasfl.com Sunday School - 9:30 AM (1/2 mile N. Hwy 50 at
Sunday Worship (Traditional) 8 & 11:00 am Prayer Service - Saturday 8:30 AM Tubb St./ West Orange Lumber)
498 West Montrose Street
Sunday Worship (Contemporary) 9:30 am WOOTSONTEMPLECHURCHOFGOD Bible Study - Wednesday 7:00 PM & 8:45 am Contemporary Worship
Sunday School 9:30 am & 11:00 am Clermont, Fl 34711 INCHRIST 2nd and 4th Sundays 4:00 PM 9:45 am Sunday School For All Ages
352-394-4221 11:00 am Traditional Worship
Bible Studies & Childrens Activities: Elder T.L. Wootson Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church
Sun. Night Children/Youth/Middle School 5-6:30 pm Intinerario de Nuestros Servicios 836 Scott St. Clermont, FL 34711 15641 Stuckey Loop Nursery 4P0r7o-v6id5e6d-4 A45ll2 Services
Sun. Night High School Activities 7-8:30 pm Domingo:Estudio Biblico 9:45 am 394-1396 or 394-3004 Stuckey, FL 34736 (West of Mascotte) Dr. Robert P. Hines, Jr.
Wed. Night Dinner & Fellowship $6pp, 5-6:30 pm Servicio de Adoracion 11:00 am Sunday 11:00 am & 7:30 pm Rev. Clarence L. Southall-Pastor www.oaklandpres.org
Weekday School: Preschool Miercoles:Estudio Biblico y Oracion 7:00 pm Thursday 7:30 pm Phone: [phone]
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