How Are Tropical Storms Named?

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EDITOR
Judi Kerr
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Lisa Damerst
CONTRIBUTING EDITORS
Convention Center
Gwen Wilson
Cooperative Extension
Mary Sue Kennington
Environmental Protection
Nancy Rodlun
Growth Management
Marie King
Health Services
Randy Lewis
Human Resources
Erlene Cavalere
Sally Lassalle
Neighborhood Preservation
& Revitalization
Tiana Davis
Office of Emergency Management
Cherie Boyce
Parks & Recreation
Amanda Kimmer
Public Works
Ralphetta Aker
Utilities
Tracy Newsome
STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS
Lisa Damerst
Mike Davies
Chris DeJesus
Laura Lord
Judi Kerr
ADMINISTRATIVE ADVISORS
Laureen Martinez
Steve Triggs
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Mayor’s Letter
Greetings,
Welcome to the June-July issue of the Orange
Spiel. I have some exciting news that I want to
share about events in the coming months.
On June 15, 2012, I will present Orange
County’s State of the County. While preparing
the speech, I thought about what makes our
community the best place to live, learn, work,
play, do business and raise a family.
My remarks will touch on how we have raised the bar on ethics,
accountability and transparency and how our commitment to fiscal
responsibility has advanced Orange County’s economic sustainability.
Online viewers can watch the State of the County starting at 5 p.m. following
the event at www.orangetvfl.net. The program will also air on Orange TV on
Brighthouse Channel 199, Comcast Channel 9 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99
at 5 p.m.
As a government, we are leaner; and as a community, we are greener.
Speaking of green, July is National Parks Month. Summer is a great time to
take advantage of the many amenities and fun activities offered through
Orange County Parks and Recreation. To learn more about events that your
family can enjoy this season, turn to page 10.
I am also very excited about our redesigned Orange County website, which
contains a variety of new features and improvements, including easy
navigation, a powerful new search engine, social networking interfaces and
extensive information regarding open government, public engagement,
public works and legislative issues. You can learn more about our revamped
website on page 4.
I also invite you to connect with me through my new social media
platforms. On Facebook, you can find me at https://www.facebook.com/
OrangeCountyMayor. On Twitter, search for Mayor_Jacobs or just click on
http://twitter.com/Mayor_Jacobs. You can also subscribe to my YouTube
channel at http://www.youtube.com/MayorTeresaJacobs.
I encourage you to enjoy your summer holidays!
As always, thanks for all that you do for the citizens of Orange County.
Teresa Jacobs
Orange County Mayor
JULY 2012
2 Mayor’s Letter
4 New & Improved County Website Launched
5 Convention Center a Top U.S. Facility /
PCAN Award
6
Hurricane Season is Here! /
311’s Role During Disasters
7 Mosquito Control: It’s not the Pond!
8
There Are Savages Among Us
On The Cover
Join Orange County Parks for
an Epic Summer. Kelly Ferris,
assistant to Mayor Teresa
Jacobs, leads the race at
Moss Park.
Turn to page 10.
Photo by Sara Morrell, Parks
and Recreation Division
9 Summer Day Camps for Youth
10-12 July is Parks Month: 5K Races /
Parks Serve as Film Locations / Camp Scooter
13 Earth Day Project Brings Many “Acts of Green”
14 Teaming Up to Get Into Shape
15 Orange County Team at IOA Corp 5k
16-17 Service Awards / Puzzle
18 Promotions / Public Works Week
19Calendar
Contents
JUNE
NEW & IMPROVED
FAST TRACK PERMITTING
Starts June 4th!
Orange County
Permitting Services is
working hard to improve
its service to you.
The new and improved Fast Track online permitting system allows
licensed contractors to establish an escrow account to register for
member services to check licenses, permits and plans status online; apply for
sub-permits or view permit comments online; schedule or check inspection
results or estimate and pay fees.
Fast Track online permitting will also improve your ability to review permits,
inspections, and plan status, browse contractor information and field investigation
reports, access forms, and use our impact fee calculator.
For more information, visit www.ocfl.net/building or email [email protected]
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WWW.OCFL.NET
Redesigned
Orange County Website
Launched in April
By Nadia Vanderhoof, Communications Division
A
pril heralded in the much anticipated debut of Orange
County Government’s redesigned website. The initiative
is part of Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs’ vision for
better public access to open and responsive government services.
“Our goal is to make the site efficient and productive so
that citizens can get connected and better engage with their
government,” said Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs.
The analysis, programming, configuring and redesign took
almost one year to complete and involved every department of
the county’s organizational chart. Staff from Orange County’s
Information Systems and Services Division completed the project
after receiving input from Mayor Jacobs and a committee of
Orange County employees.
“The project was a huge undertaking but the end product made
it all worthwhile,” said ISS Supervisor Kris RiCharde. “The result
is a beautiful website that really showcases everything Orange
County Government is and all that we have to offer.”
Prominently featured on the new homepage is a powerful search
engine and browse all services button. The revamped page and
revolving photos captures Orange County’s vibrant cultural
landscape and presents information in a more straightforward
manner, making online navigation more user-friendly.
The homepage also features a warm and personal welcome
greeting from Mayor Jacobs and a new tutorial that demonstrates
the ease of navigation. The website design focuses on taking users
right where they want to go without having to navigate through
various layers of content.
“Thinking about the website content in terms of services and
topics as opposed to organizational structure was hard at first,”
RiCharde said. “You don’t really realize how much you are
engrained in your thinking until you have to turn everything
upside down.”
The website, which was streamlined to half its original size,
also contains extensive information regarding economic
development, open government, public engagement, public
works and legislative issues. A new “Stay Connected” area offers
easy access to Board of County Commissioners meeting agendas,
ways to get involved through advisory boards and other volunteer
opportunities.
“Positioning Orange County as the nation’s best destination to
work, play, raise a family and do business is a key component of
Orange County’s economic strategy. I am
proud to have this website as our online
ambassador representing our county,”
said Mayor Jacobs. “I wish to thank
Orange County staff for their hard work
in successfully bringing this significant
project to our residents, businesses
and visitors.”
Stay Connected with Mayor Jacobs on Social Media
http://www.facebook.com/
OrangeCountyMayor
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http://twitter.com/
Mayor_Jacobs
http://www.youtube.com/
user/MayorTeresaJacobs
We ARE NUMBER ONE!
OC Convention Center
Named a Top U.S. Facility
A
By Gwen Wilson, Convention Center
top online trade publication ranks
the Orange County Convention
Center (OCCC) as the number
one convention center in the United States.
Business Review USA announced after
comparing the size, capacity, locations
and costs of convention centers across
the country.
OCCC was selected as the top convention
center because of the significant economic
impact the facility brings to the community
which amounts to $87.50 in estimated tax
savings to each Orange County household
every year. The article also highlights the industry that Orlando is a leader in the
OCCC amenities which include full-service convention market and will be as further
restaurants, food courts, remote airline improvements transpire in and around the
convention center.”
check-in and on-site massage services.
The news comes during one of the most
“It’s an honor being chosen as the best
successful
quarters in the history of the
convention facility,” said Kathie Canning,
OCCC.
More
than 40 events already took
deputy general manager, Orange County
place
at
the
OCCC
this year, including
Convention Center. “We’re fortunate to
have talented, hard-working employees
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
and partners that deserve the credit for
About Orange County
this award. Going above and beyond
Convention Center events
expectations is our goal for each and every
visit www.occc.net
event.” “It is also a signal to the trade-show
1 st
the National Plastics
Exposition and Star
Wars Celebration. The
plastics show attracted more than
55,000 attendees and 1,933 exhibiting
companies making it one of the largest
shows utilizing 2.1 million feet of exhibition
space. It was so successful that SPI has
decided to return to Orange County for its
2015 event. The plastics show was the first
one to take place outside of Chicago since
1971, the Business Review USA’s second
ranking convention center.
PCAN Receives $100,000 Sapphire Award
By Randy Lewis & Margaret Brennan, Health Services Department
O
range County’s Primary Care Access Network (PCAN)
is the recipient of the 2012 Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Sapphire Award for Excellence in Community Health.
PCAN is a 22 agency collaborative comprised of public, private
and faith-based organizations.
For more than a decade, PCAN has consistently gained strength
and stability, expanding its presence and service offerings in the
community as it continues to provide cost-effective health care
to Orange County’s uninsured residents. Through its network
of “medical homes,” PCAN provides a full range of primary and
specialty care services to over 120,000 patients.
The Sapphire Award is Florida’s only statewide honor that
recognizes organizations that have demonstrated excellence in
addressing community health care needs. Presented annually,
the $100,000 award is the top honor an organization can
receive for its impact on the community. PCAN will use
these funds to serve even more needy and deserving patients
throughout the year.
Health Services Division
Manager and PCAN
Administrator, Margaret Brennan,
accepts the Sapphire Award from
Blue Cross CEO Pat Geraghty.
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ARE YOU PREPARED?
Hurricane Season
2012 Atlantic Region
Tropical Storm Names
Alberto, Beryl, Chris, Debby,
Ernesto, Florence, Gordon,
Helene, Isaac, Joyce, Kirk,
Leslie, Michael, Nadine,
Oscar, Patty, Rafael, Sandy,
Tony, Valerie and William
is Here
How Are Tropical Storms Named?
The United Nations’ World Meteorologists Organization
(WMO) monitors and studies global weather conditions
year round. These meteorologists determine the
seasons of weather around the globe based upon
historical weather activity. The National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) tentatively
forecasts 12 named storms that may occur during
the Atlantic region hurricane season. Their names are
established by the WMO as one list of six rotating name
files. Some names have earned such a bad reputation
that they will never again appear on any of these lists.
This includes Andrew, Camille, Katrina, and Ivan.
(sources: www.wmo.int and dalehyde.hubpages.com)
Atlantic Hurricane Season: June 1 - November 30
by Cherie Boyce, Office of Emergency Management
A
s Floridians, most of us are all too aware that June 1st marks
the beginning of hurricane season. The big question each
year is what kind of activity is in store for us. So far, the
general consensus for the 2012 Atlantic basin hurricane season
by the Weather Channel/WSI, Colorado State University, and
AccuWeather is we will likely experience an average- to belowaverage number of tropical storms and hurricanes.
The numbers are expected to be lower in 2012 due to cooler seasurface temperatures in the Atlantic and the possible development
of an El Niño by late-summer or early fall, which tends to reduce
the number of tropical cyclones in the Atlantic basin. While the
prediction is for fewer storms, this does not mean we are out of
the water. It only takes one storm to wreak havoc on a community.
Prepare the same for every season, regardless of how much activity
is predicted.
311’s Role During Disasters
By Lorenzo Williams, Public Safety Communications
P
eople need a convenient way to access their government,
especially for services that are exclusively delivered by a
federal, state, county or city agency. Services can have
varying degrees of complexity and their location and access
are not always easily understood by citizens. Orange County’s
311 system helps citizens conveniently access information and
services. Its benefit to the community, while clearly evident
during normal daily operations, becomes even more critical
during disasters and large-scale events.
Citizens can capitalize on a convenient, coordinated and
strategic location for incident reporting and information
gathering. One easy-to-remember number like 311 is obviously
better than multiple contacts for various services, especially
during times of disaster and elevated anxiety.
With Orange County’s 311 system, citizens can receive upto-date information on road and building closures, evacuation
routes, shelter locations, sandbags, and debris drop-off points.
By diverting non-emergency calls from busy 911 systems, 311
helps ensure that first responders remain available for situations
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that are immediately life-threatening. The effectiveness of the
911 system could be severely impaired if it had to respond to
large-scale event and disaster calls in addition to the average
911 call volume.
311 non-emergency systems have become a key component
of emergency planning and are used to address events such
as hurricanes, wildfires, floods, bridge collapses, bowl games,
World Cup and other sporting functions. There are many
possibilities for 311.
MOSQUItO CONtROL
It’s
not
the
Pond!
Mosquitoes bring the bite right to our doorsteps
By Joel Smithson, Mosquito Control Division
E
very year, Central Florida’s hot
summer weather brings around
some recognizable pests. They
are irritating, frustrating, and at times it
seems like they are everywhere and there
is no escape. It’s mosquitoes, of course!
This time of year, the public health threat
and all-around nuisance overwhelmingly
comes from one of its most abundant
breeding habitats, and it’s not the pond
down the street—it’s your backyard!
The Mosquito Control Division is
asking you to spread the word in your
neighborhood about the potential
mosquito nurseries that may be all around
our homes. To reduce their breeding
opportunities, you can begin by checking
your own property.
Prevent Water Accumulation
Look around for anything that may
accumulate rain or sprinkler water and
dump it out. Store buckets, containers,
wheel barrows, or kiddie pools upsidedown, or ensure they have a lid to prevent
water accumulation. Mosquitoes only
Mosquito larvae, also known as “wrigglers”
because of their movements, can breed in
explosive numbers in a small amount of
water.
Take the bite out of your neighborhood: Spread
the word about potential mosquito nurseries
around the home.
need a small amount of water, about a
half inch or so with little to no surface
disturbance, and they know how to find
it. You may have turned the kiddie pool
upside-down, but is there a lip on the
edge that can hold a little water? There’s
a reason skeeters have been around since
the age of dinosaurs!
Flush Out Water Supplies
If you have objects or structures that
hold water that cannot be
dumped out, flush them out
with water. Many residents
have hefty bird baths or
water plates beneath large
potted plants that cannot be
easily emptied. Bromeliads,
popular plants that grow up
the sides of trees in many
of our yards, are natural
mosquito nurseries. The
plants have a unique shape
that captures and retains
It only takes a little bit of rain to turn these common items
enough
water for mosquito
into mosquito breeding sites.
larvae to flourish.
Thorough refreshment with a garden
hose can remove mosquito larva from
any of these types of containers before
they finish their aquatic life cycle. Most
species of mosquito can mature from
an egg into a flying, biting insect in as
little as five to seven days! This time of
year, it is a good practice to dump and
flush your containers at least once a week.
Try it out; you may be surprised at how
opportunistic mosquitoes can be!
Common Home Breeding Sites:
• pet dishes • trash cans
• kiddie pools • rain gutters
• pottery and pottery plates
• tires • mop buckets
• wagons
• plastic playhouses
• inoperable fountains
• trash can lids • bird baths
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There Are...
5K Mud crusade
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Among Us
In between obstacles, there was running. Participants
ran up hills, ran while carrying sandbags, ran through
tires on the ground (football style) and through hanging
tires that knocked racers around, and of course, they ran
through mud. To temporarily rinse off all of the mud,
the Savage Race included a 150-meter swim.
So why would anyone subject themselves to events
like these? It’s kind of a mystery, but everyone who participated had a blast, and most plan to do another “mud
run” soon.
The race organizers seem to have a knack for mak-
Orange County Utilities Savage Race team
By Karen Allen & Tracy Newsome, Utilities Department
Y
ou may have felt that some of your coworkers are
savages, but now there’s proof. In March, a number of
Orange County employees participated in the Savage
Race, a 4-mile long mud and obstacle race held near Clermont.
Then in April, some of these same
employees, along with a few newcomers,
participated in the 5K Mud Crusade in
Dade City.
Each race featured 20 plus obstacles
and lots and lots of mud. Mud to run
through, crawl through, and be submerged in (one obstacle consisted of a
mud pit with boards that racers had to
go under with just enough space to keep
their eyes and nose out of the mud).
The ice plunge challenge
There were military-style obstacles,
such as walls to jump over, walls and cargo nets to climb, pitch
dark pipes partly flooded with muddy water, and of course,
barbed wire strung over mud for racers to belly crawl through.
There was also a huge water slide with a large pool of mud at
the end, monkey bars and balance beams that if you fell off of
then you took a mud bath, huge towers of hay bales to climb
over, and fire to jump over.
There were also some more unusual challenges such as the
ice plunge, which consisted of a large roll-off dumpster divided
into two areas by a baffle board in the center. Racers had to
jump in the first area, go underneath the board, and swim up
through the ice. The baffle in the center had barbed wire on top
to prevent racers from escaping the ice, although some tried,
preferring the barbed wire over the ice.
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Belly crawling through mud and under
barbed wire at the Savage Race.
ing the races hard but doable for
almost all entrants. Utilities had
a team of employees, friends, and
family in each of these races that
ranged in age from 15 to 50, and
all completed the races. Parks and Recreation also had a team
that completed each race.
A lot of teamwork was needed to make it through some of
the obstacles and new acquaintances were made. Teammates
who may have only barely known each other are now planning
future races together.
This type of race has exploded in popularity in the past few
years, with races such as the Tough Mudder, Muddy Buddy,
and Spartan Race holding events around the country. The races
generally range from three to 12 miles, but can be as crazy as
a 48-hour test of endurance.
If you think you’d like to give one a shot, get a team together
and give it a try. You just may get addicted!
4-H Workshops
Cooperative Extension’s
Summer Day Camps
for Youth
BY Mary Sue Kennington, Cooperative Extension
D
uring the summer, Cooperative Extension offers 4-H
Day Camps open to Orange County youth. Each
workshop has a specific age requirement ranging from
ages 9 to 18 and program material costs ranging from $15 to
$50. Day Camps include Babysitting, Money Management,
Garden Explorers, and Camp Cuisine. All are structured with
multi-day activities.
Garden Explorer Camp
About 4-H
• Offers fun, hands-on, learnby-doing experiences for
youth taught by University
of Florida Extension faculty
and trained volunteers.
• These experiential learning
activities are held at the
Orange County Extension
Center located at 6021 South
Conway Road in Orlando.
• Space is limited, so
register early.
• A minimum participation
of eight youth is required
to hold each camp.
Camp Cuisine youth conducting kitchen science activities.
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JULY IS PARKS MONTH
5K Races Bring Attention to Parks
Last Race Celebrates
“July is Parks Month!”
TOP RIGHT: Parks Assistant Manager Kyle Kent presents Kelly Ferris (center) with the Best
Overall Female Runner award at the Blanchard Park 5k, as Jessica Rivera, Aide to Commissioner
Martinez, wears her medal.
By Sara Morrell, Parks & Recreation
T
his April, Orange County
Parks and Recreation Division
inaugurated the Epic Family 5k
series at Moss Park. People of all ages
donned their running and walking shoes
to join in the fun, including Kelly Ferris
(assistant to Mayor Teresa Jacobs) who
won first place for her age division.
Running since she was 13 years old,
Kelly usually runs marathons (26 miles
and 385 yards). She says that even at a
5k (3.1 miles) “winning always feels good,
but it is not what I aim for, it’s not my
goal.” Kelly encourages beginning runners
not to feel discouraged by not getting the
results they were expecting; running is an
activity your body adapts to gradually and,
with some motivation and perseverance,
the results will be incredible. Kelly meets
regularly with her running group to train
for marathons at Cady Way Trail—her
favorite running spot and the location of
Parks’ 5k on June 2nd.
To date, races were held at Moss, Barnett and Blanchard parks.
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June/July Locations:
• June 2: Cady Way Trail, 1/4 miles
north of SR 50 on Herndon Ave., Winter Park.
• June 23: Chapin Station
(West Orange Trail), 501 Crown Point Cross Rd., Winter Garden
• July 21 (July is Parks Month!):
Apopka Station (West Orange Trail), 111 S. Forest Rd., Apopka
Epic 5K Details:
• Races are for all ages.
• Awards in age groups (11 &
under, 12-17, 18-30, 31-54, and 55+).
• $25 per person.
• T-shirts for first 100 to register.
• Check-in at 6:30 a.m./Race at 7:30
a.m./Awards presented at 9:00 a.m.
• Sponsors are Nemours Children’s Hospital, Bright House, Arabian Nights and Magic 107.7 FM radio.
Kelly Ferris, assistant to Mayor Teresa
Jacobs, runs a sandy path at the April 14
Epic 5k race in Moss Park.
For more information:
Call Todd Rowley at 407-836-6249. To register, visit
www.epicsportsmarketing.com/events/orange-county-5k-series
JULY IS PARKS MONTH
Parks Serve as
Film Locations
By Mandy Kimmer, Parks & Recreation
C
entral Florida’s sunny skies and Keene Park and MTV taped segments
Orange County Parks’ lush, of the show “Dream Date Challenge” in
green landscapes have gained Cypress Grove and Barber Parks.
plenty of notoriety this spring from
In April, NBA great and former Orproduction crews filming national lando Magic player Shaquille “Shaq”
commercials and television shows. O’Neal—who still owns a house in WinAmong the film shoots were Adidas dermere—took over the basketball court
at Cady Way Trail, Purina One at R.D. in Barber Park to shoot a scene for the
pilot of his new TV show.
While HBO Sports’ “24/7” film crew
followed his every move, Puerto Rican
boxer Miguel Cotto ran and exercised
in Cyrpess Grove Park this spring to
prepare for his May 5th Las Vegas fight
against Floyd Mayweather.
According to the Metro Orlando Film
Commission, Orange County has seen
about a 25 percent increase in permit
requests this year, as compared with
2011, including nine commercials and
six TV projects.
Cotto ran laps around Cypress Grove Park
as part of his fitness regime.
Shaq challenges co-star to hoops vs. a
“waiters” balancing act.
Shaquille O’Neal shoots baskets at Barber Park during a segment for his upcoming TV show (name and air date not yet announced).
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JULY IS PARKS MONTH
Summer Camp
is Popular with Kids
O
range County
Parks and
Recreation
is hosting Camp
Scooter for
more than 900
kids, grades K
through 5, at 13
locations. Nearly 50 additional staff
was hired to support the program.
Providing daily activities, sports,
crafts and a weekly field trip, Parks’
summer camp has become so
popular that most locations were
filled completely within a week of
opening registration!
Camp Scooter Locations
Barnett Park’s Enrique Franceschi, a Taekwondo-do champion, shares his expertise with
Camp Scooter kids.
Parks Developments
• July is National Parks Month! To celebrate, visit and
enjoy the amenities of a park in your community.
• Seeking National Accreditation: Ranked in the top
25% of all U.S. park systems, Orange County Parks and
Recreation operates 97 parks, trails, boat ramps and
facilities, two senior rec centers and five Orange
County Orlando Magic Recreation Centers. By 2014, in
time to celebrate its 90th anniversary as the original
“theme parks” of Central Florida, Parks aims to achieve
national accreditation through the Commission for
Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA).
Barnett Park
Bear Creek Recreation Complex
Bithlo
Capehart Park
Fort Gatlin Recreation Complex
Goldenrod Recreation Center
Meadow Woods Recreation Center
Orlo Vista Park
Silver Star Recreation Center
South Econ Recreation Center
Grace Street Church
Freedom Ministries
Willow Street
• Now Open! As a pre-celebration of National Trails Day,
Apopka Lake Trail at Magnolia Park opened for public use.
While less than one mile long, it is a vital connector to the
Lake County side of the trail and excellent for bird watching.
• Summerport Neighborhood Park in Windermere and
Park Manor Neighborhood Park in Orlando are under
construction and will be opening soon. Both parks will
feature walking paths and playgrounds.
• To “Green up” Cady Way Trail, Cabbage palms were
planted to replace trees removed for construction of a
pipeline. In the past few years, Parks has planted 459 shade
trees (live oak, red maple, bald cypress, drake elm, winged
elm, sweet gum and slash pine) and 18 ornamentals,
including crape myrtles and Canary Island date palms.
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Opening Soon! Summerport Neighborhood Park will feature
walking paths and playgrounds.
EARTH DAY 2012
Earth Day Project
Brings Many
“Acts of Green”
By Laura Lord, Environmental Protection Division
E
arth Day reminds us that we all share the same planet,
which means taking responsibility for how we treat it.
It is a day to think of the environmental challenges we
face and how to solve them.
To celebrate Earth Day 2012, Orange County’s Environmental
Protection Division (EPD) encouraged citizens to mobilize to For Earth Day 2012, eVIP volunteers removed 40 bags of trash and
care and nurture the earth and its resources. EPD worked in invasive plants along the bank of the Little Wekiva River.
the community this Earth Day
collecting 4,660 lbs of household
hazardous and electronic waste,
assisted with the installation
of electric vehicle charging
stations and worked with 40
environmental Volunteer and
Internship Program (eVIP)
volunteers to remove invasive
plants including Skunk Vine,
Air Potato, Guanacaste Seed
Pods, and Chinese Tallow
Trees, as well as trash from the
Little Wekiva River. EPD staff
also participated in several
community events during
April to share information with
citizens about how to be more
environmentally conscious.
Established in 1970, Earth Day is observed on April 22 to raise awareness about protecting the
environment and inspire people to take action.
EPD and Project Get Ready Central Florida assist Valencia
College with installing five dual electric charging
stations capable of charging 10 electric vehicles.
(On right) Volunteers remove invasive plants.
TO LEARN MORE:
About eVIP, visit www.ocfl.net or call 407-836-1400.
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WELLNESS
Teaming Up
To Get Into Shape
H
ow often have you been meaning
to start an exercise program, but
gave up before barely getting
started. After a long day at work, it’s easy to
talk yourself out of going to the gym when
you have family and household matters
to tend to. Or, perhaps you have the time,
but getting motivated is a challenge. One
solution that has worked well for many
County employees is the buddy system.
Co-workers around the County are
teaming up to get into shape, lose weight
or simply to get their bodies moving. Their
routines may vary, but they offer some
great ideas to others who might be interested in using the buddy system to get fit.
To prepare for the Corp 5k, HR Wellness held
a bi-weekly walk/run around Lake Eola. Left to
right: Alejandro Gonzalez, Kim Amellin, Kesi
Warren, Chris Gregory, Charlotte Dawson,
Patrick Peters and Erlene Cavalere. “It was
great to see these employees motivate each
other to meet the 5k goal by challenging each
other to improve. Plus, new friendships were
made and it was an excellent networking
opportunity,” says Erlene.
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at the First Presbyterian Church
3-4 times a week. Their routine
includes 15 minutes of cardio, then
15 minutes of sit ups and weight
training. Debbie says, “We rely on
each other for motivation to go to
the gym and it helps rejuvenate us
since we do a lot of sitting in our
jobs at the Medical Clinic.”
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fitness class at
Barnett Park.
These are just a few of the many County employees teaming up to get into shape. Limited space prevented the inclusion of all submissions.
Whether you workout with a buddy or on your own, kudos to all who take the time to focus on their personal wellness.
14 ORANGE SPIEL • June - July 2012
WELLNESS
Orange County a Top Team at Corp 5k
O
n April 12, Orange County
employees and their family
members came out in record
numbers to participate in the 18th
Annual IOA Corporate 5k. With
over 235 registered, the Orange
County team was the largest it has
ever been since
the County began
participating
in this highly
attended Orlando
event 17 years
ago. Nearly 14,000
people surrounded
Downtown Lake
Eola for a fun
night of fitness
Ready to go with
and networking
baby Chloe in tow,
and Orange
Communications
County held the
Division employee
honor of being the Toria Coughlin and
her husband Larry
fifth largest team!
A special thanks made the Corp 5k
a family outing.
to Mayor Teresa
Jacobs and Commissioners Edwards and Martinez for
lending their support to the event!
Congrats to our Fastest Runners!
1.Gordon Wright 20:56
2. Kris Stenger 22:00
3. Commissioner John Martinez 22:34
4. Joe Kunkel 22:40
5. Hector Clemente 23:08
6. Chris Maneri 23:09
7. Daniel Kilponen 23:10
8. Jason Reynolds 24:03
9.Erin Helms 24:41
10.Kurt Peterson 25:15
11.Rachel Chiles, 25:18
12.Commissioner Ted Edwards 25:20
13.Diana Garcia 25:52
14. Brian Westbay 25:58
15.Rafael Mena 26:00
16.Alejandro Gonzalez 26:00
HR staff Christine Murphy and
Sharon Huston had their hands full
at the OC registration booth.
At the start line, Mayor Teresa Jacobs addressed
participants to help kick off the event.
Orange County’s IOA 5k Wellness Team
About the IOA Corp 5k
Presented by News 13 and Bright
House Sports Network, the Annual IOA
Corporate 5k is Orlando’s largest office
party that makes for an evening of
networking and a 3.1 running or walking
course around the downtown area.
2012 Results:
• Runners/Walkers: 13,866
• Total Teams: 667
• Top 5 Largest Teams:
1. Walt Disney World – 625
2. Campus Crusade for Christ – 443
3. Florida Hospital – 325
4. Lockheed Martin – 242
5. Orange County Wellness - 238
June - July 2012 • ORANGE SPIEL 15
Service Awards
M AY 2012
5 YEARS
Family Services
Utilities
Terri L. VonAchen
Community &
Environmental
Services
Jacqueline Forty
Family Service
Fire Rescue
Pauline T. LaSane
Paul E. Partlow
Howard L. Shearer
Yadvir Singh
10 YEARS
Rebecca Trujillo Jimenez
Administrative
Services
Margaret J. Brennan
Carl W. Cannon
Juan Padilla Chinea
Ronald Cochrane Jr.
Thomas H. Gaylord
Lee R. Kasten
Corrections
Rebecca J. Mastin
Enrique G. Mendez
Growth Management
Catherine A. Armstrong
Beatriz Garcia
Office of
Accountability
Nicole Beaujour
Andes D. Bronson
Ana C. Cruz
Blondenia L. DeBose
Marla L. Dempsey
George F. Fesselmeyer
Takenya N. Flowers
Edgardo Garcia-Frias
Wanda A. Gray
Angela M. Johnson
Khayree N. Pender
Lowanna Z. Poitier
Lauretta Wallace Burris
Douglas D. Wilson
Alberto Torres III
Vanessa L. Velazquez
Lymari Soto Martinez
5 YEARS
Administrative
Services
Angela D. Brown
Nick A. Sanders
Marc D. Villeneuve
Community &
Environmental Services
Timothy Alcuri
Sarah J. Bernier
Nicole M. Heflin
Maegan E. McDaniels
Mark A. Rizzo
Convention Center
Omar Acevedo Rivera
David S. Albertson
Frantese L. Gordon
Daniel L. Houser
Corrections
Angela J. Bellamy
Margaret L. Bun
Latasha D. Fulmore
Timothy S. Harding
Zaida Hawkins
Reshira L. Jones
Tameka N. Nunn
Keri G. Porter
Melissa Sutton
Billy W. Ward
Crystal D. Weber
Assatte Weyni Brown
Patrick L. Williams
Office of Public
Engagement &
Citizen Advocacy
Walter D. Krauss
Public Works
William Anderson
Robert Cherry
Paul D. Clayton
Roger D. Compton
Victor Davila Cirino
William Gines Jr.
Sam Kelley
Curtis H. Norton
Roger D. Thomas
Elbert H. Walker
Mike C. Hendrickson
Charles S. Melton
Community &
Environmental Services
Robert Goff Jr.
Clifford Green Jr.
Steven M. Marconi
Sandra Marini
Convention Center
Pedro Cruz
Eleanor D. McDonald
Fire Rescue
Health Services
Public Works
Rose M. Clark
Utilities
Allan F. Cole
Wilson Kirkland Jr.
Brandon M. McLeod
Ann Marie Norsworthy
15 YEARS
Hassan B. Iguel
Charles L. Richardson
Community &
Environmental
Services
Corrections
David J. Foster
Daniel S. Deramus
Wayne L. James
Roshawn A. McCloud
Dwayne W. McLendon
Katherine M. Reed
Corrections
Court Administration
Convention Center
James V. Hutcherson
Kathy J. Hogan
Family Services
Corrections
Joseph P. Albert
Betty Arango Garcia
Annetta R. Collins
Leonor Cuevas Sayago
Martina Flores
Janet Thomas
Marcos Flores Jr.
Janette F. Grissom
Elizabeth Gonzales-Fuentes
Jageshwar Kumar
Melissa B. Maglio
Ian L. Wallace
Terresa A. Hall
Steve Jusino
Joseph A. Millendez
Shantel P. Rainge
Fire Rescue
Family Services
Anthony E. Cunningham
Mike Harrison
Chonda L. Hawkins
Christina M. Kruse
Angela M. Maggi
Tracy R. Salem
Della M. Williams
Office of
Accountability
Julian K. Black
William C. Turner Jr.
Public Works
Courtney J. Barber
Christine N. Lofye
Francisco J. Villar
Utilities
Chester E. Adkins
Lourdes Rivera Lugo
Michele D. Tuck
10 YEARS
Administrative
Services
Jared M. Atkins
16 ORANGE SPIEL • June - July 2012
J U NE 2012
20 YEARS
Corrections
Yolanda L. Dunn
Fire Rescue
Frank J. Roca
25 YEARS
Administrative
Services
Samuel Shine Jr.
Family Services
Evette MJ. Brown
Utilities
Ann A. Lawton
Remi Lopez Jr.
30 YEARS
Family Service
Jill R. Heroux
Public Works
Bruce H. Johnson
Stephen D. Grice
Tamiko Johnson
Elmer J. Morris
Gerrille R. Robinson
Fire Rescue
Allen R. Schweikart
Health Services
Claudine Mason
Office of Public
Engagement &
Citizen Advocacy
Lavon Banks Williams
25 YEARS
Community &
Environmental Services
Teresa Y. Maloney
Corrections
Kerrie J. Furneaux
Jennifer Sharper Miller
Lynese D. Smith
Court Administration
Edmund Shemanski III
Fire Rescue
Cynthia A. Dennis
Public Works
Public Works
Jorge De Leon
Cheryl Henry
Raul B. Hernandez
Leroy Green Jr.
Growth Management
20 YEARS
Public Works
Utilities
Community &
Environmental Services
Michael S. Hargis
Johnny L. Spurlock
Frances Simoneaux
Utilities
Corrections
Duane C. Becker
Solomon J. Jones
Timothy M. Jones
Robert A. Sutherland
Kathryn J. Brown
Sonia Galeas Ramirez
Elizabeth M. O’Reilly
William Rente
15 YEARS
Administrative
Services
Robert E. Miller
Community &
Environmental Services
Janine M. Campbell
Corrections
Karen Cotton
Ernita M. Hall
Loretta Kowalski
Norberto Perez
County
Administration
Eric D. Gassman
Family Services
Hugh A. Morton
35 YEARS
Public Works
Henrietta D. Grubbs
Michael R. Boyd
Growth Management
40 YEARS
Elaine R. Parker
Public Works
Michael L. Baker
Sarah L. Price
Community &
Environmental Services
Daryl G. Johnson
Service Awards
J U LY 2012
5 YEARS
Community &
Environmental
Services
Office of
Accountability
Lurline Decambre
Public Works
Vanessa M. Cruz
Ghulam Qadir
Convention Center
Utilities
Emily C. Wang
Corrections
Bernadette Beltran
Pascual Bracero
Melvin A. Donato
Denise M. Schimanski
Michael Tidwell
William O. Valdivia
Court Administration
Robbin C. Nelson
Family Services
Luz Ramos Algarin
Hilda R. De La Cruz
Maria L. Ramirez
Deborah A. Warren
Carol L. Williams
Health Services
Joshua D. Stephany
William Embach Jr.
Stephen Hamilton Jr.
Claudia Paz Ortega
Camille A. Reynolds
10 YEARS
Community &
Environmental
Services
Mary Sue Kennington
Corrections
Shirley J. Forchion
Thomas D. Gandy
Eric J. Vazquez
Office of
Accountability
Stephanie L. Taub
Robert L. Warren
Office of Public
Engagement &
Citizen Advocacy
20 YEARS
Lisa Y. Damerst
Rosa M. Walker
Deborah A. Marshall
David L. Maynard
Drew S. McLain
Rodney K. Seigler
Family Service
Utilities
Utilities
Miguel A. Serrano
Yvette Weldon
15 YEARS
Community &
Environmental
Services
Dennis M. Mudge
Patricia E. Redman
Convention Center
Jayne A. King
Corrections
Kevin T. Anderson
Chatel Hughes Anthony
Jose F. Torre
Belinda C. Williams
Growth Management
Carmen B. Gonzalez
Public Works
Vernon V. Walker
Corrections
Anthony Haynes
Wendy Heath Herrera
Warren H. Lakhan
Lourdes E. Ramos
Pauline Thompson Lee
Tesfaye B. Haile
30 YEARS
Administrative
Services
Office of
Accountability
Kathryn D. Diebler
Donna L. Lloyd
Jeffery S. Seigler
Fire Rescue
Public Works
Diana M. Almodovar
35 YEARS
25 YEARS
Donald L. Ferguson
Health Services
Corrections
Renee Champion Diltz
Bryan R. Holt
Eddie W. Lloyd
Office of
Accountability
Shandra K. Wilson
Fire Rescue
Robert J. Floyd
Gregory P. Hendy
Kevin R. Kennedy
Crossword Puzzle
JUNE - JULY
9. Location of the personal welcome greeting from Mayor
Jacobs on www.ocfl.net.
14. Focus is on services and topics as opposed to
organizational structure.
16. This race has exploded in popularity over the past
few years.
17. The June 2nd Epic 5K takes place on the _____ _____ Trail.
(two words)
DOwn
ACROSS
1. He took over the basketball court at Barber Park to shoot a scene for his
new TV show.
3. What month does the Atlantic Hurricane Season begin?
7. Orange County’s redesigned website launched in this month.
8. 4-H offers fun, hands-on, learn-by-doing experiences for _____.
1. PCAN was the recipient of the 2012 Blue Cross and Blue
Shield ________Award for Excellence in Community Health.
2. Orange County Parks gained notoriety in 2012 for the
filming of national ___.
3. When is National Parks and Recreation Month?
4. This day was established to raise environmental awareness.
5. A 4-H Day Camp (two words)
6. Last name of the Orange County employee with the fastest
reported running time at the Corporate IOA 5k.
10. Parks and Recreation inaugurated the Epic Family 5K series
at what park?
11. During emergencies such as a hurricane, 311 provides
citizens with up-to-date information on these closures.
12. The 311 system helps citizens conveniently access
information and ________.
13. When does Parks and Recreation hosts Camp Scooter for
Orange County youth?
15. This volunteer group removed 40 bags of trash and
invasive plants from the bank of the Little Wekiva River.
Answers: (Across) 1.) Shaq 3.) June 7.) April 8.) youth 9.) Homepage 14.) website 16.) mud 17.) West Orange
(Down) 1.) Sapphire 2.) ads 3.) July 4.) Earth 5.) Camp Cuisine 6.) Wright 10.) Moss 11.) building 12.) services 13.) summer 15.) eVIP
June - July 2012 • ORANGE SPIEL 17
Administrative Services
Moses Coren
Operations Technician III
James F. Walsh
Sr. Foreman
Community &
Environmental Services
Alfred A. Reaves
Site Supervisor I
Convention Center
Jackeline H.Gonzalez
Sr. Security Representative
Paul S. Suedmeyer
Assistant Setup Supervisor
Corrections
Takenya N. Flowers
Community Corrections
Officer
Jasmatti Seearam Sr
Community Corrections
Officer
Robert R Troxell
Clinical Risk Mgmt
Coordinator
Fire Rescue
Maria T. Diaconu
Firefighter Paramedic 40
Andrale Loguerre
Firefighter 40
Family Services
Paula Santana
Children Services Counselor
Growth Management
Bruce L. Dixon
Deputy Chief Plans
Examiner
Community &
Environmental Services
Timothy Alcuri
Sr. Animal Services Officer
James M. O’Hara
Inspector
Ryan A. Patrick
Environmental Specialist II
Health Services
William H. Stratton
Forensic Services Program
Robert M. Sheridan Sr.
Environmental Specialist
Office of Accountability
Susan E. Cannon
Administrative Assistant
Public Works
Scott A. Christian Sr.
CADD Technician
Utilities
Jeff L. Baker
Field Specialist II
Douglas E. McPherson
Operations Specialist
Comptroller
Janet L. Vatalaro
Official Records Sr. Specialist
Convention Center
Sandra L. Dailey
Security Supervisor
Stephen M. Ghanoo
Security Representative
Aleksandrs Lupinskis
Rigging Coordinator
Jeff S. Ward
Plant Specialist II
Corrections
Shanqueta Y. Ashley
Sr. Community Corrections
Officer
James R. Webb
Maintenance Coordinator
Keywa C. Henderson
Communications Assistant
Helaine M. Zarek
Financial Administrator
Darnell Hilbert
Community Corrections
Officer
APRIL
Administrative Services
Gerald N. Schlapfer Jr.
Facilities Operations Chief
John T. Stokes
Equipment Mechanic II
Mark S. Holmes
Sr. Community Corrections
Officer
Family Services
Aturia D. Hall
Head Start Teacher
Yalonda G. Joseph
Head Start Teacher
Fire Rescue
Delsie M. Holley
Engineer 56
Hogla M. Reyes
Financial Coordinator
2012
Richard C. Schuessler
Lt. Paramedic 56
Growth Management
Tammilea B. Chami
Planner II
Health Services
Jane E. Jenkins
Health Services
Administrator
Office of Accountability
Martha L. Jimenez
Systems Analyst
Public Works
Sheldon C. Russell
Equipment Operator III
Utilities
Paul W. Brown
Sr. Operations Specialist
Christopher R. Carignan
Plant Specialist I
Promotions
MAR CH
Candis A. Cassidy
Plant Specialist I
Marc P. Nassoiy
Industrial Mechanic I
Michael E. Smith
Customer Service Field Rep.
Alberga L. Smythe
Equipment Operator IV
Orange County Celebrates Pubic Works Week
recognition of National Public Works Week with Mayor
Jacobs and with the Board of
County Commissioners here
today,” he added.
Since 1960, the American
Public Works Association
[APWA] has sponsored National Public Works Week.
Across the nation, its more
than 28,000 members use this
week
to energize and educate
n recognition of National Drainage accepted the exactly what we do every
the
public
on the importance
Public Works Week (May proclamation on behalf of day,” said Coleman. “We try
20 – 26), Orange County all the employees of Public to create a positive and last- of the contribution of Public
Public Works received a Works to recognize the many ing impression in both our Works to their daily lives:
proclamation from the Board ways this department serves work place and in the work planning, building, managing
we do. We know our work is and operating the heart of our
of County Commissioners. the community.
This year’s theme “Creat- a reflection of who we are and local communities and buildBernice Welch and Clarence
Coleman with Roads & ing a Lasting Impression” is we’re honored to share this ing the quality of life
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18 ORANGE SPIEL • June - July 2012
JUNE 1-2
Hurricane Expo: Safety
classes, hands-on activities
for children, and prizes. Plus,
sign up for OCALERT. When:
Saturday, 9 am-5 pm/Sunday 10
am-4:30 pm. Where: Orlando
Fashion Square Mall, 3201 E.
Colonial Dr. Call 407-836-9140.
JUNE 5
State of the County
Address: Watch it on Orange
TV Channel 199 on Brighthouse,
Channel 9 Comcast and Channel 99 on ATT U-VERSE after 5
pm on the day of the event.
Watch it “On demand” at www.
orangetvfl.net.
JUNE 9
Summer Landscape
Pests: When temperatures
are high and your lawn is under
stress, it’s the perfect time to
prepare your lawn for the invaders that will try to take over.
Learn what to do about those
pesky pests like insects, weeds,
fungus and more. Free, registration required. When: 9-10:30
am. Where: Extension Education
Center, 6021 S. Conway Rd. Call
407-254-9200 to register.
JUNE 16
African American
Men’s Health &
Wellness Expo:
Improving the health status
and empowering African
Americans and minorities to
take a proactive approach
in the management of their
health. Education program
and screenings for prostate
cancer, diabetes, hypertension,
cholesterol, HIV, kidney disease,
stomach ulcers, oral cancer, and
lung function. Free. When:
8 am-2 pm. Where: Convention
Center, West Bldg., 9800
International Dr. Visit www.
blackmenshealthsummit.com.
JUNE 17
JULY 14
Fathers Day: Fatherhood
is pretending the present you
love most is soap-on-a-rope.
~Bill Cosby
Florida Vegetable
Gardening: Learn the basics
of soil preparation, adjusting soil
pH, fertilizing, irrigation, pests and
diseases, so you can experience
the benefits of a successful
vegetable garden—fresh air,
sunshine, exercise, enjoyment,
mental therapy, nutritious fresh
vegetables, and economic
savings. Free, registration
required. When: 9-10:30 am.
Where: Extension Education
Center, 6021 S. Conway Rd. Call
407-254-9200 for details.
JUNE 20
Summer Begins: A
perfect summer day is when
the sun is shining, the breeze is
blowing, the birds are singing,
and the lawn mower is broken.
~James Dent
JUNE 25
ASA Softball: Register for
Fall 2012 Softball Season from
June 25 through Aug. 6. Six
teams per league - 10 weeks
(Sept. 9 – Nov. 18). Cost per
team is $360, which includes ½
doz. softballs. Offered at these
parks: Barnett, Bear Creek and
Downey. For more information,
visit the Parks page at www.ocfl.
net or call 407-836-6200.
JUNE 30
Autism 5k Walk: Hosted
by the Autism Society of Greater
Orlando. Registration opens
at 9 am/Walk begins at 10 am.
Where: Orange County Convention Center’s South Concourse. Cost: $10 – participants
with team/family pledges; $25
participants with no pledges
(includes event t-shirt). To register, visit www.asgo.org. Call 407855-0235 or email DLorman@
asgo.org for more information.
JULY
JULY 4
Independence Day:
Most County offices will be
closed.
Fireworks at the
Fountain: A patriotic
celebration of fun, food and
fanfare, followed by a fabulous
fireworks display at night. Free.
More information available at
www.cityoforlando.net or call
407-246-3720.
Community
Connections
Workshop - Social
Media to the Rescue:
Take advantage of new ways to
communicate with residents.
Learn how to use web-based
and mobile technologies to
turn communication into an
interactive dialogue. Workshop
also covers these useful
resources: InfoMap, Sunbiz,
Property Appraiser, OCSO, &
FDLE and more. Pre-requisite:
basic computer skills. Free,
registration required. When: 9
a.m-noon. Where: IOC I, 450 E.
South St. Visit www.eventbrite.
com/event/2690207483.
JULY 21
18th Annual Orange
County Community
Conference: Learn new
and exciting ways to improve
your neighborhood. Includes
fun and informative workshops,
really cool door prizes, awards,
and much more! When: 7:30
am-2 pm. Where: Renaissance
Senior Center, 3800 S. Econlockhatchee Trail.
JULY 16-20
School of Rock:
Offered by the History Center,
this popular summer camp is for
kids grades K-5 that really want
to rock! Where: Orange County
Regional History Center, 65 E.
Central Blvd. Get on the tour
bus to learn about the legends
2012
Calendar
JUNE
of rock n’ roll, working in a band,
and how to be a real performer.
This camp is sure to be a #1 hit!
Call to register at 407-836-8580.
JULY 21
Streetscape Tree
Adoption: Receive two
7-gallon trees per household
on a first-come, first-serve basis.
When: 8 am - noon (or when all
the trees are gone). Where: Bear
Creek Park, 1600 Bear Crossing.
Must register upon arrival and
provide proof of Orange County
residency. For more information,
call the Extension Education
Center at 407-254-9200.
We Welcome Your Feedback!
If you have any questions,
comments, or suggestions, please
feel free to contact the Orange
Spiel Editor, Judi Kerr, at judi.
[email protected], call 407-836-5356 or
send a letter by interoffice mail to:
Orange County Communications
Division, County Administration
Building, 3rd Floor. Please be sure
to include your name, department
and a contact number.
Information for the calendar is
gathered from other sources and
agencies. Please call the number
listed with the event to verify time,
date, pre-registration requirement,
etc., before attending an event.
June - July 2012 • ORANGE SPIEL 19
Saturday, July 21, 2012
7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Workshops, Lunch, Live Entertainment, Door Prizes & More
This conference is for homeowner association officers,
neighborhood volunteers, homeowners, civic organizations, non profits
Orange County Renaissance Senior Center at South Econ Community Park,
3800 South Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando, Florida
Parking & shuttle available at Orange County Utilities, 9150 Curry Ford Road
Cost is $10 before July 13, 2012
$15 after July 13, 2012
For registration information call 407-836-5606
or visit www.ocfl.net/neighborhoods
Para más información en español,
favor de llamar a 407-836-0918.