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1 ORANGE SPIEL • April - May 2012

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EDITOR
Judi Kerr
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Gale Erwin
CONTRIBUTING EDITORS
Cooperative Extension
Mary Sue Kennington
Environmental Protection
Nancy Rodlun
Family Services
Mimi Reggentin
Growth Management
Marie King
Human Resources
Erlene Cavalere
Sally Lassalle
Information Systems & Services
Rachel Irizarry
Linda Richard
Neighborbood Preservation
& Revitalization
Monica Spires
Office of Emergency Management
Cherie Boyce
Parks & Recreation
Amanda Kimmer
Utilities
Tracy Newsome
STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS
Lisa Damerst
Mike Davies
Chris DeJesus
Laura Lord
Judi Kerr
ADMINISTRATIVE ADVISORS
Laureen Martinez
Steve Triggs
The Orange Spiel is a bimonthly publication for Orange
County’s employees. Opinions expressed are those of the
writers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the
editorial staff or Orange County Government. For more
information or to submit an article for consideration,
contact your department contributing editor. Send
letters to: Orange Spiel Editor, Communications Division,
201 S. Rosalind Ave., Orlando, FL 32801 or email Judi.
Kerr@ocfl.net. We reserve the right to edit submissions
for length and clarity.
Mayor’s Letter
Dear County Employee,
Spring is such a beautiful season and one of my
favorite times of the year in Florida. The weather
is just right for outdoor activities, the sun shines a
little longer and colorful flowers start to blossom
around our many buildings in Orange County.
As our lawns spring back to the emerald green hues we enjoy, I encourage our
citizens to learn about the new and innovative ways to save water through
Orange County’s community partnerships.
April is Water Conservation Month and this edition of the Orange Spiel
focuses on what Orange County is doing to conserve water and protect
our environment. Let’s work together to minimize the use of this precious
resource for our children and future generations. Turn to page 12 to learn how
you can become water wise.
Orange County leads the way as an eco-friendly community with its
environmental initiatives and programs. To encourage our youth to think
globally about pollution prevention, the County recently held the “Art 4 Clean
Air” contest for local high school students. See the story on page 6. Also, by
popular demand, the Orange County Cooperative Extension now offers an
organic home gardening class called “Dirt to Dinner.” Details are on page 8.
Don’t forget, Sunday, April 22, 2012, is Earth Day, a time to appreciate our
planet and take part in green initiatives in our community. See the events
calendar on page 23 to find out how Orange County plans to celebrate.
On the subject of celebrations, congratulations to the Orange County
Convention Center and Orlando Public Library! These two Orange County
buildings have made the list of Top 100 Buildings & Places in Florida, which is
compiled by the Florida Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
To celebrate its 100th anniversary, AIA Florida has launched a competition
titled, “Florida Architecture: 100 Years. 100 Places.” Results will be announced
the week of April 9, 2012. Vote for your favorite today at www.aiafltop100.org.
As always, thanks for all that you do for the citizens of Orange County.
Teresa Jacobs
Orange County Mayor
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APRIL MAY 2012
On The Cover
For April is Water Conservation
Month, Orange County
Utilities is featured on Kids’
Concerns Show produced by
Radio Disney to teach youth
about the importance of
water conservation.
Turn to page 12
to learn more.
Photo by Mike Davies,
Corrections Department
2 Mayor’s Letter
4-5 Black History Luncheon:
A Diverse Celebration To Remember
6 Art 4 Clean Air Contest
7 Become an Eco-Smart Shopper
8 A Garden to Table Experience
9 2012 Leave Bank Program
10 CERT Volunteers Work Together for Safety
11 Orange County LIVE! / Dress in Blue Day
12-16 Water Conservation Month: Ways to Save /
12 Teaching the Next Generation Water Wisdom
17 2012 Redevelopment Conference
18 Importance of Preventive Care
19 Wellness Opportunities
20 & 21 Service Awards / Promotions
22 Crossword Puzzle
23 Calendar
Contents
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH
A Diverse
Celebration to Remember
Employees from all over the county came together as one diverse group
for the Black History Luncheon on February 15, 2012.
By Eddie Engram & JUDI KERR, Communications Division
Sponsored by the Black History Committee of
Orange County, Inc. (BHCOC) and Orange County
Government, the Black History Luncheon offered
folks a variety of ethnic foods and treats to delight their
palates, entertainment, and presentations by staff and
visitors supporting the occasion. And the weather couldn’t
have been better as many danced, told a few jokes and
enjoyed the festivities.
Mayor Teresa Jacobs came out to personally welcome
staff and participants. She spoke about the importance of
remembering the many who gave their lives so we
all can live for a brighter future, and reminded
us that Black History Month is intended to
give all Americans the opportunity to have
a better understanding and appreciation
of African-American history. Also joining
the event to show her support and
appreciation for the BHCOC’s efforts
was District 6 Commissioner Tiffany
Moore Russell.
On behalf of the BHCOC, a
most sincere thanks to everyone
who came out to participate in this
annual Black History event. It would
not have been possible without the
support of County staff, community
partners, vendors and Orange County
Government officials. It is this kind of
coming together that makes Orange
County a great place to live and raise a
family, and why the BHCOC exists as
an organization. As we look forward to
the future, the committee’s goal is to
see the Black History Luncheon get
bigger and better by reaching out to
Orange County citizens.
Master of Ceremonies and BHCOC
member Olivia Fountain brought
her festive look and spirit to the
luncheon.
Mayor Jacobs greeted and conversed
with several employees at the Black
History Luncheon.
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Commissioner Moore Russell praised the
BHCOC for making a difference in the
Orange County community.
Elaine Parker with Growth Management won
the raffle for the NBA All-Star Jams tickets.
Roberta Smith from Family Services
sang her own version of the poem,
“Still I Rise,” by Maya Angelou.
Environmental Protection Division’s Nancy
Rodlun set up a table filled with information on
energy conservation.
Parks & Recreation provided the tents, tables, and chairs.
A talented Dr. Mary Woolridge sang
Bette Midler’s, “Wind Beneath My
Wings.”
Employees and City of Orlando
guests registered to win prizes
from radio station STAR 94.5 FM.
To enrich the lives of African-
Americans in our community,
STAR 94.5 FM has a program
called STAR Cares about
Our Community, an
exclusive community affairs
initiative to help those in
need to become informed
and benefit from programs
targeting education, health,
and financial literacy. For
more information, visit
www.star94fm.com.
LEARN ABOUT: the BHCOC at www.bhcoc.com
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Art 4 Clean Air
Art Contest
Inspires Students to Think Globally
By Laura Lord, Environmental Protection Division
The Orange County Environmental Protection Division
(EPD) recently partnered with Orange County
Public Schools to feature an art contest to help students
gain a better understanding of the importance of preventing
pollution. “Art 4 Clean Air” was open to all Orange
County high school students with submissions accepted in
both 2-D and 3-D art forms.
More than 60 entries were submitted and displayed at the
Orange County Convention Center Climate Change Education
Center in January 2012. Residents, students, their
families and school faculty had the opportunity to enjoy the
exhibit and even participate in a guided tour of the Convention
Center Rooftop Photovoltaic Solar System.
The contest introduced the concept of pollution prevention,
a proactive approach to reduce or eliminate pollution at
its source, to high school students. It inspired them to think
critically about environmental impacts and how they can
be reduced. By connecting art to science, the students created
artwork to express actions that help keep our air clean.
Students with winning entries were awarded prizes which
included: a hot air balloon ride as the grand prize (donated
by Orlando Balloon Rides), SeaWorld tickets, Florida State
Park passes, and Adventures Outpost guided river tours.
Orange County EPD will feature the winning artwork in
a 16 month calendar coming out in September 2012. The
Metropolitan Environmental Training Alliance (METRA)
helped to make it possible to award art supply gift cards to
the schools of students’ whose art is selected for the calendar.
View the Winning Artwork
• On exhibit at the Orange County
Administration Center during the month of
May in commemoration of Clean Air Month.
• Featured in a 2013 calendar to debut
during Pollution Prevention (P2) Week, the
third full week in September 2012.
Be on the lookout for more information in
the Orange Spiel Extra online, contact EPD at
orangetogreen@ocfl.net or call 407-836-1400.
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1st Place (Grade 10)
Due Nguyen, Dr. Phillips High
Title: “Man Tree”
Grand Prize Winner
Abigail Goetz, Grade 10, Edgewater High
Title: “Solution to Pollution”
1st Place (Grade 12)
Diandra Ferris-Francis, Freedom High
Title: “Clean vs Corrupted”
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Eco-Smart Shopping
What’s Good for the Earth
is Good for You
By Nancy Rodlun, Environmental Protection Division
When you conserve water and
help keep the air clean, you
support the availability of
water for you and your family to drink
and healthy air to breathe. However, did
you know that how you shop can positively
affect you, others, the economy
and the earth?
Buy Organic
Better for you: The EPA reports that
60 percent of all herbicides (weed killers),
90 percent of all fungicides (mold
killers), and 30 percent of all insecticides
(insect
killers) are suspects
for causing
cancer. Organic
farming
keeps harmful
chemicals and
pesticides out
of the food we
eat and beverages
we drink.
Organic farming strives to maintain
biodiversity and prohibits the use of
antibiotics in animal feed—antibiotics
known to create dangerous antibioticresistant
pathogens. Animals raised organically
are not allowed to be fed the
bovine human growth hormone (rbGH)
or artificial drugs, nor any genetically
modified foods. Animals are fed organic
feed, a wide range of nutrients,
and raised in a healthy environment.
Good for others: Organic farming
is one of the few survival tactics left
for the family farmer and rural community.
And it benefits farm workers
who risk high exposure to chemicals
and synthetic pesticides when working
conventional farms.
Kinder to the environment: Organic
farming reduces toxic farming runoff
and pollutants that contaminate our
water, soil and air. Current agricultural
practices of chemical intensive,
mono-crop farming lead to critical
loss of topsoil. Organic farmers focus
on minimizing soil erosion and building
the soil to help enhance crop production
naturally.
Eliminating polluting chemicals
and nitrogen leaching protects
conserves water resources.
In addition, Organic farms use
70 percent less energy than industrial
farms.
Economically viable: Organic products
are good for the economy and business.
U.S. sales of organic food and beverages
increased from $1 billion in 1990
to $26.7 billion in 2010.
Buy Local
Local one-of-a-kind businesses
contribute a distinctive character and
sense of place to a community. When
located in cities or town centers, small
businesses require comparatively little
infrastructure investment and make
efficient use of
public services,
thus helping
to stretch tax
dollars.
When you
buy from an
independent,
lo cally owned
business, rather
than a nationally
owned
one, significantly more of your money
is then used to procure services and
products from other local businesses
and farms—strengthening the economic
base of the community. Local
products also travel a shorter distance
to reach you, thereby generating less
pollution in their transportation to
market. Furthermore, small local businesses
are responsible for the majority
of new job growth.
Buy Fair Trade Certified
Products
This enables you, the consumer,
to make a difference
with your dollar to help
people and the planet work
in tandem. Fair Trade is a
market-based approach that
gives farmers fair prices, workers
safe conditions, and entire
communities’ resources for healthy and
sustainable lives.
Consider Other
Third-Party
Certified Products
By choosing products certified
by independent third-party
organizations that have a
lower environmental impact,
you can help reduce pollution
and waste. This includes:
• Energy Stars - the most
energy efficient appliances
• WaterSense - the most
water efficient appliances
• Recycled Content - essential
to make recycling work
• USDA Organic Foods -
grown without chemical
fertilizers or pesticides
MORE INFORMATION:
About Fair Trade
Certified products,
visit www.fairtradeusa.org
7 ORANGE SPIEL • April - May 2012

Cooperative Extension Class
BY LUANN DUNCAN, COOPERATIVE EXTENSION DIVISION
Grow and Preserve
A garden to table experience
”Dirt to Dinner” instructor, Ed Thralls, with
Cooperative Extension Service
The demand for fresh local foods,
combined with concerns about
the economy, health, and food
safety have created a renewed interest
in growing and preserving food
at home. Cooperative Extension has
answered that demand with a variety
of programs, including “Dirt to Dinner”
and Food Preservation classes.
”Dirt to Dinner”
“Dirt to Dinner” is a comprehensive
program that includes a variety of home
gardening techniques like square foot
gardening, container gardening and
raised bed gardening. Participants learn
basic skills, safe fertilization and pest
control. Knowing how and when to
plant are vital to successful gardening
and to reaping the benefits (a good crop
of produce). Proper storage and meal
planning contribute to maintaining the
nutritional value of the vegetables and
to overall health. All four food preservation
methods are practiced so any extra
produce is not wasted.
This six week course provides participants
with a notebook of references to
help them succeed after the class is over.
Past participants report that they have
tried to grow new vegetables in their
gardens, increased their consumption of
healthy vegetables, and gained valuable
knowledge to help them.
Food Preservation classes have been offered
during “Dirt to Dinner” and as individual
classes. Food safety is increasing
This six week course
provides participants
with a notebook of
references to help
them succeed after the
class is over.
in importance as new strains of bacteria
and stronger strains of bacteria continue
to develop. Pressure canning, using current
U.S.D.A. approved methods, can kill
bacteria and ensure the safety of home
canned vegetables. Using a pressure canner
can seem overwhelming and many
people have heard stories that have made
them afraid to use a pressure canner.
Harvest can be preserved by methods of
freezing, drying and canning.
Participants are surprised by how easy
it is to preserve their vegetables and learn
that it only takes a few precautions to be
sure they stay safe during the canning
process.
Making jams, jellies, and canning tomato
products, pickles and fruit, can all
be done using a water bath canner. Each
person cans their own jar of food and
follows correct procedures to increase
their confidence. Freezing and drying
foods are simple ways to reduce waste
and provide easy convenience foods for
a lower cost. Whether the produce is
grown at home, purchased in bulk during
the growing season, or on sale at the
local grocery store, people can preserve
their food at home and know everything
that is in the food they put on their plate.
TO LEARN MORE:
About ”Dirt to Dinner” and
other Cooperative Extension
classes, call 407-254-9207 or
visit orange.ifas.ufl.edu
8 ORANGE SPIEL • April - May 2012

BENEFITS
Leave Bank Donation Drive
Keeps Program Alive
Great News! The Orange County Leave Bank Program
will remain in effect, since the Annual Leave Bank
Donation Drive produced revenue for the upcoming
year in the amount of $152,175.06. This is a sizable amount
given that 186 employees donated time.
Who benefits from the Leave Bank?
Leave Bank funds may be used to provide additional leave
time for employees experiencing a catastrophic illness or injury
after their own leave balances have been exhausted. The money
to fund this program is collected through donations of personal,
term, or old sick leave and is converted into dollar amounts.
Who approves Leave Bank time?
The Leave Bank Committee is made up of seven Orange
County employees from various
divisions. Committee
members review requests
for leave every pay period.
The medical documentation
is presented to the committee
by case number. All information
regarding who the
person is, where they work,
age, and sex is excluded. The
documentation is reviewed
and then approved or denied
based on whether the
documentation supports a
catastrophic illness/injury.
By Sally Lassalle, Human Resources Division
What medical
documentation is
required?
An Attending Physician
Statement Form, Hospital
Discharge Information, Family
Medical Leave Documentation, or a comprehensive letter
from an attending physician on letterhead to include the description
of the illness or injury; prognosis for recovery; current
restrictions and date of any follow-up appointments that are
scheduled. Forms can be found on the Orange County website
(www.ocfl.net) or the CountyLine Intranet.
Last year, 73 employees applied for Leave Bank assistance
and 64 were granted time. The dollar amount given out
in approvals for the Leave Bank year (September 2010
to October 2011) was $74,381.41.
Who is eligible to apply for time?
Any regular full time employee who has been with the County
for six months may apply to the Leave Bank if they are absent
from work due to a catastrophic illness or injury.
Can I donate time to a co-worker in need
at any time during the year?
No. Donations cannot be made directly from one employee
to another designated employee. Also, donations cannot be
accepted at any time other than an official donation drive.
Do I have to donate hours to the leave
bank to be able to apply?
No. You do not have to donate to the Leave Bank to be eligible
to apply for time.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact your department or division HR representative.
Who can donate
hours?
Regular full time employees,
employed for six months
or longer can donate leave
from personal, term, or old
sick leave balances.
What is the
minimum donation
amount?
Donations must be a minimum
of eight hours in whole
hour increments. Please be
sure that those hours will be
available before you donate
them on your form.
What other
restrictions apply?
Leave Bank time cannot
be requested for a workers compensation injury or continued
after short-term or long-term disability payments begin. An
employee is limited to 200 hours per Leave Bank year. Leave
Bank time cannot be pre-approved, and cannot be retroactive
to prior pay periods.
9 ORANGE SPIEL • April - May 2012

Working Together for Safety
Volunteer for
Community Emergency Response Training
By Cherie Boyce, Office of Emergency Management
When a disaster happens, it is usually neighbors or
co-workers that respond the quickest. For this
reason, the Orange County Office of Emergency
Management (OEM) provides community emergency response
training as a service to groups of ten or more people of all ages.
Two requisites for training are that the volunteers know each
other and live in Orange County. A team can be a faith-based
group, a business of ten or more employees, a neighborhood
association, or a school group.
Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) give critical
support until first responders arrive on scene. CERT members
train and work in groups to provide immediate assistance
to victims. They are taught how to identify potential volunteers,
then organize and lead these additional volunteers.
CERT training is free to Orange County residents. The
only requirement is that groups of neighbors or small business
employees sign up together, train together and work together
in teams.
Cindy Clark of the Sheriff’s Dispatch
reminds CERT volunteers to “stay on
the line” whenever they call 911.
CERT Instructor
Cindy Clark Voted #1
Orange County Sheriff’s
Communications Supervisor
Cindy Clark is recognized
by her students
as the “most popular”
Community Emergency
Response Team (CERT)
instructor.
For the annual Advanced
Leadership CERT
training, Cindy made her
presentation come to life
by adding recordings of
911 messages, educational videos, and a lot of humor. And
since the training was held inside the Emergency Operations
Center at Fire Headquarters, she gave students a rare tour of
the Sheriff’s side of the 911 Dispatchers Area.
By experiencing emergency calls from a dispatcher’s perspective,
CERT team leaders will be better equipped to train their
citizen volunteers to “stay on the line and be patient while their
dispatcher asks a series of detailed questions.”
Thanks to Cindy Clark for taking Orange County CERT leaders
into the real world of the Sheriff’s 911 Dispatch.
Above: CERT volunteers
practice safety skills.
Right: OEM Manager
Dave Freeman
(center) demonstrates
proper technique
for approaching and
retreating from a fire.
FOUR Great Reasons
to Become a CERT Volunteer
1. Community
• becomes stronger and more resilient to disasters
• has a lower crime rate
• increases interest in maintaining property values
2. Education
• know what to do to prevent making
situations worse
3. Recreation
• have fun
• share team humor
4. Togetherness
• match names with faces in your neighborhood
• get to know co-workers
• strengthen family connections
Interested in becoming a CERT volunteer?
Call the Office of Emergency Management at 407 836-9140 or email ocoem@ocfl.net
10 ORANGE SPIEL • April - May 2012

NEW ORANGE TV PROGRAM
Get Connected with
Orange County LIVE!
Tune in and
Get Connected!
Ask a question live at 407-685-LIVE (5483).
Orange TV can be viewed on Brighthouse Channel 199,
Comcast Channel 9, and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99.
To learn more about Orange County LIVE! or
to view recent shows,
visit www.orangetvfl.net.
The first episode of Orange County LIVE!, ”Connecting People With Their Government,” with
show host Steve Triggs and guests Mayor Teresa Jacobs, Lavon Williams, and Carol Burkett
As part of Orange County Mayor
Teresa Jacobs’ commitment to
engage citizens in government,
Orange TV now offers a new technology
driven TV program called Orange
County LIVE!
Orange County LIVE! is a one-hour
live community outreach monthly television
program that provides residents the
opportunity to ask questions of county
officials via live phone call-in, live chat,
and email. The show has an in-studio audience
that can also converse with the
host and guests. Topics will range from
pedestrian and traffic issues to accessing
services at your local community center.
The first episode, Connecting People
With Their Government, aired January
25, 2012 and featured Mayor Jacobs as
she introduced Orange County residents
to the Office of Public Engagement and
Citizen Advocacy (OPECA). The show
focused on the goals and purpose of this
new office, how the office will benefit
citizens, and departmental contacts for
county services.
Created and produced by Orange TV
in coordination with the Neighborhood
Preservation and Revitalization Division,
you can catch Orange County LIVE!, from
7:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Orange TV on the
4th Wednesday of each month.
Upcoming
Shows:
April 25 ”Under Age Drinking & Prescription Drug Use”
May 23 ”Stay Connected with Your Government!”
June 27 ”Unkempt Homes & Yards…Who Ya Gonna Call?”
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Call 407-836-5606 or visit
www.ocfl.net/neighborhoods
To support the
fight against
colon cancer and
celebrate survivors,
Mayor Teresa
Jacobs called upon
County employees
to join a group
photo for National
Dress in Blue Day,
March 2, 2012.
Dress in Blue Day
was established
to bring greater
awareness to colon
cancer, the second
leading cause of
death in the United
States.
National Dress in Blue Day
TO LEARN MORE: Visit www.ccalliance.org
11 ORANGE SPIEL • April - May 2012

WATER CONSERVATION MONTH
Conserving Water
Saves Our Planet!
By Terri Thill, Utilities Department
Water Matters!
Since 1998, Orange County Utilities along with the State
of Florida have celebrated April is Water Conservation
Month to help promote the importance of using water
wisely both indoors and out.
Unlike gas or coal, water is a renewable resource. It goes
through a cycle of evaporation and condensation so that it is
constantly on the move and easily available. For this reason,
some people feel it’s not very important to make a conscious
effort to conserve water. However, people who choose to take
long showers or run the sprinklers
after a major rainfall and do not
conserve this precious resource use
it faster than it can be replenished,
leading to a shortage of fresh
available water. Increased conservation
today will delay the
need to implement expensive
alternative
water supplies
Florida-friendly plant: in the future.
bush daisy
If you haven’t
thought about
conserving water, now is a great time to start,
especially since 50 to 70 percent of the water
you use goes directly outdoors for irrigation and
there are many easy ways to save. Conserving water
can also lower your monthly water bill!
Thinking About Resodding Your Lawn?
Why don’t you rethink this plan and use Florida-friendly
plants instead? Maintain and even improve the value of your
home by removing some of your turf and extending your
landscaping. Install waterwise plants like salvia, butterfly
bush, pentas, beach sunflower, and plumbago that once established
will add color,
depth, and beauty
to your property,
all while conserving
water. Some
plants even attract
butterflies and
hummingbirds.
Groundcovers
such
as perennial
peanut and sunshine
mimosa
may also be
a good replacement
Florida-friendly landscaping
for your sod. They may not be readily available at
your neighborhood ”big box” home improvement
store, but there are some local nurseries that are
dedicated to providing quality plants for Florida
yards.
Websites highlighting various waterwise
plants that thrive in shady or sunny
spots, as well as in sandy or wet soils }
www.PlantRealFlorida.org
www.Floridata.com
http://fyn.ifas.ufl.edu
The Catch Can Test
Use the catch can test to determine how long your irrigation system needs
to run in each zone. Follow these steps:
• Place flat-bottom cans (about the size of a tuna
can or other same-size container) throughout
the first zone.
• Use a ruler to measure ½ inch from the bottom
of each can and mark with a permanent marker.
• Turn on the irrigation for that zone and see how
long it takes for most of the cans to reach the
marker line.
• This will determine the amount of
time you will need to set on the
controller for this zone.
• Empty the cans and repeat these
steps for each zone in your yard.
• Adjust your irrigation controllers so
only the needed water amount is
applied.
12 ORANGE SPIEL • April - May 2012

Water Conservation Partnerships
Teaching the Next Generation Water Wisdom
800 middle school students, teachers
and volunteers for a day packed with fun
activities where the children learn about
all things water. Activities focus on water
— conservation, analysis, production and
distribution to help students understand
its value so they can be stewards of our
water resources. One activity includes
a hands-on sinkhole exercise, which
includes popping water balloons to
replicate drought conditions with sudden
rains and its effect on the Florida Aquifer.
Water Festival at the Orlando Science Center
W
hen you think of the word
”partnership,” positive phrases
such as teamwork, common
goal, shared resources, and cost savings
may come to mind. Orange County
Utilities partners with many businesses
and non-profit organizations to help with
water conservation efforts. A couple of
the most successful partnerships include
the Kids’ Concerns Show on Radio
Disney and the annual Water Festival
at the Orlando Science Center.
be heard. The Radio Disney Kidcasters
are equipping themselves with knowledge
to make decisions and choices about the
environment in which they want to live.”
Annual Water Festival
Held at the Orlando Science Center, the
Water Festival brings together almost
Benefits of Partnerships
It takes many volunteers from dedicated
businesses and non-profit organizations
to make programs like these a
success. Community partners have enthusiastically
stepped forward to spread
the conservation message and help
Orange County save water. These partners
truly understand the importance of
using water wisely. The benefits to these
partnerships are many, including sharing
resources, saving money, and working
together as a team for a common goal.
Making Waves at
Radio Disney
A radio broadcast where citizens
across Central Florida can hear
the water conservation message is the
Kids’ Concerns Show produced by Radio
Disney. Every April, Utilities Water Division
Manager Jacqueline Torbert and
Program Coordinator Carmen Santiago
join the show to be interviewed by Disney
Kidcasters asking all kinds of water conservation
questions. The show will air on
Saturday, April 7, at 6:30 a.m. on AM 990.
According to Torbert, “Partnering with
Radio Disney has given us the chance to
join two of our most precious resources
in the State of Florida—our youth and
our water. Our youth will be the benefactor
of the water that is being used or
wasted today; therefore, their voices must
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
About Radio Disney AM 990,
visit radio.disney.go.com
Left to Right: Kids’ Concerns Show Kidcasters LiA Stivers and Sami Cunningham, Utilities Water
Division’s Carmen Santiago and Promotions Manager Kimberly Munoz of Radio Disney Orlando
13 ORANGE SPIEL • April - May 2012

Two-Day-a-Week Watering
WATER CONSERVATION MONTH
Mandatory lawn watering restrictions specify the days you may water
your lawn and landscaping depending on whether you have an odd- or
even-numbered address. During Daylight Saving Time (March 11, 2012
to November 4, 2012), watering may occur only on Wednesdays and
Saturdays at homes with odd-numbered addresses and only on Thursdays
and Sundays at homes with even-numbered addresses. Nonresidential
properties, such as common areas and commercial, may only be watered
on Tuesdays and Fridays.
And remember…
• Never water between the hours of 10:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
• Follow the restrictions even if you irrigate
from a well, lake, or other surface body of
water.
• Supplemental irrigation should only occur
in those areas of your yard that have new
sod or landscaping.
• Report a potential watering violation to the Water Division’s Water
Watch Section by calling 407-254-9850 (select option 1, then option 2).
FAQ: Why am I only allowed to water one day a
week in the cooler months?
Turf goes dormant in the winter, so watering should occur less frequently.
Based on scientific analysis from the University of Florida’s IFAS program,
healthy Florida lawns require no more than two days a week of water during
the hot, dry season (less during rainy periods) and no more than one
day a week during cooler weather. Irrigating any more than this is unnecessary
and wasteful.
Average Home Water Usage
Outdoors
54%
Other
3%
Toilets
12%
Leaks
5%
Showers
7%
Faucets
6%
LEARN MORE: visit www.occonservewater.net
Bathtubs
1%
Dishwashers
1%
Clothes
Washers
11%
Florida
Landscaping Law
Did you know?
Homeowners’ associations
cannot restrict you from installing
waterwise plants on your property?
According to Florida Statutes, ”A
deed restriction or covenant may
not prohibit or be enforced to
prohibit any property owner from
implementing Florida-friendly
landscaping on his or her land…”
Your subdivision’s architectural
review committee may require
notice of major landscape changes,
so be sure to contact them
before you begin your project.
Did you know?
Water makes up…
83%
of our blood
70%
of our brain
90%
of our lungs
Overall, our bodies
are 70% water.
14 ORANGE SPIEL • April - May 2012

Ways to Save Water
Help Orange County
Conserve Water for
Future Generations
— Showerhead Exchange Days —
Orange County Utilities water customers are eligible to exchange their old, high-flow
showerheads (maximum of three per family) for new, low-flow devices. Bring your most
recent water bill and old showerhead(s) to one of these locations:
Every Tuesday and Thursday in April
Utilities Administration Building
9150 Curry Ford Road, Orlando 32825
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 11
Meadow Woods Park and Recreation Center
1751 Rhode Island Woods Circle, Orlando 32824
2:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 25
Barnett Park (Marlin Room)
4801 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando 32808
2:30 - 6:30 p.m.
— Free Efficient Irrigation Workshops —
Thursday, April 19
Windermere Branch Library
530 Main Street, Windermere 34786
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Pre-registration is required by Tuesday, April 17.
Saturday, April 28
Utilities Administration Building
9150 Curry Ford Road, Orlando 32825
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Pre-registration is required by Thursday, April 26.
• Basic system components and operation
• Tips for good zone coverage
• Hands-on training for controllers
Workshop will include:
• Spotting visual signs of uneven
watering in your lawn
• Q & A session
TO REGISTER FOR A WORKSHOP:
Call Orange County Utilities at 407-254-9850 (select option 1, then option 2).
15 ORANGE SPIEL • April - May 2012

WATER CONSERVATION MONTH
Water Conservation
Unscramble the words below to
learn how to conserve water
and get a chance to win a prize!
llinsta erwat-teneffici stplan.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________.
xfi lal klaes lyiateimmed.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________.
od ont seu het lettoi sa a canshtra ot sfulh eustiss, iahr, sctinse, ro orthe tewas.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________.
eakt a vife-etumin rewsho.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________.
illf eht tubthba ylon noe-drthi ulfl.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________.
od ulfl slaod fo yrdlaun.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________.
ahwt nezfro ofod ghtniover ni het atorregrefri deainst fo gnisrin redun eth tecfau ot wath.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________.
kame resu uryo irna rossen si ingkwor erlyppro.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________.
terwa lyon neo ayd a ekwe ni het erlooc sthmon.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________.
To enter contest: Complete this form and submit to the Water Division (Utilities Administration Building, 9150 Curry Ford
Rd., 3rd floor, Attention: Terri Thill) by no later than Friday, April 13, 2012. Or fax your entry to 407-254-9848. All correct forms will be
entered into a drawing for a rain barrel or a water savings kit that includes a seven-function spray nozzle, water timer, replacement
garden hose end, multi-function rain gauge, moisture meter, and hose washers. One rain barrel and five kits will be awarded.
NOTE: Only one entry per employee.
Winners will be selected on Monday, April 16, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.
and announced by email and online in the Spiel Extra.
Name (please print): _________________________________
Department/Division: ________________________________
Phone Number:_____________________________________
Email Address:______________________________________
Rain barrel
Water savings kit
16 ORANGE SPIEL • April - May 2012

Growth Management
2012
Redevelopment Conference
Creates Social
Media Buzz
By Margaret Francois, Growth Management Department
The Orange County Planning Division hosted the 2012 Redevelopment
Conference at the Orange County Convention Center earlier this year.
More than 200 guests from throughout Florida attended the day-long
event, which featured innovative session topics on infill and redevelopment
presented by an impressive roster of regional and national experts.
Citizens and representatives from local governments, non-profit organizations
and businesses were engaged by compelling topics such as demographic and
real estate trends, best practices, financing and investment opportunities, and
the County’s efforts in bringing mixed-use development and redevelopment
concepts to life.
Session highlights included a
welcome from Orange County
Mayor Teresa Jacobs, the Opening
Plenary Session, “Sprawl Repair
and Suburban Retrofit,” presented
by keynote speaker Galina Tachieva,
author of the Sprawl Repair Manual, and the Luncheon Session, “Challenges
and Benefits of Sustainable Development and Redevelopment,” presented by
keynote speaker Hazel Borys, Managing Principal at PlaceMakers.
Following the discussions, the audience had
the opportunity to pose questions to presenters,
but the conversation didn’t stop there.
Social networks buzzed with talk of the conference
as guests commented and shared information
during and after the event, making
the hashtag #OCRedev a local trending topic
on Twitter.
The success of the 2012 Redevelopment
Conference would not have come to fruition
without the hard work and generosity of the
conference sponsors and the team of volunteers
who spent months planning the event
to make the conference as educational and
memorable as possible.
Opening session speaker and author
of the Sprawl Repair Manual, Galina
Tachieva
Special Thanks to...
Orange County Administrative &
Development Services Division
Orange County Board of
County Commissioners
Orange County Convention Center
Orange TV
APA Florida
Florida Redevelopment Association
Casselberry Chamber of Commerce
Orange County - UF/IFAS Extension
Education Center
Orange County Neighborhood
Preservation and
Revitalization Division
Orlando Metro Section of APA Florida
Rollins College
Planning in Civic Urbanism
UCF Real Estate Club
Event Sponsors:
Avcon, June Engineering Consultants,
Inc., and Congress for the New
Urbanism – Florida Chapter
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit www.ocfl.net/planning or email planning@ocfl.net
17 ORANGE SPIEL • April - May 2012

Benefits
Remember the old saying that ”an ounce of prevention
is worth a pound of cure”? This can be especially true
when it comes to preventive health care.
Get Regular Checkups
Maintaining or improving your health is important—and
a focus on regular preventive
care, along with following the advice of your
doctor, can help you stay healthy.
Routine checkups and screenings can help
you avoid serious health problems, allowing
you and your doctor to work as a team to manage
your overall health, and help you reach
your personal health and wellness goals.
What is Preventive Care?
Preventive care focuses on maintaining your health, and establishing
your baseline health status. This may include immunizations,
vaccines, physical evaluations, lab work, x-rays and
medically appropriate health screenings. During your preventive
visit, your doctor will determine what tests or screenings
are appropriate for you based on many factors such as your
age, gender, overall health status, personal health history and
your current symptoms or chronic health concerns.
Preventive care can help you avoid potentially serious health
conditions and/or obtain early diagnosis and treatment. Generally,
the sooner your doctor can identify and treat a medical
condition, the better the outcome.
Recommended
Screenings and Vaccinations
UnitedHealthcare’s Preventive Care Guidelines
which can be found at www.uhcpreventivecare.com,
helps you track preventive
screenings and vaccinations—right from your
computer or mobile device. This new web-based
tool provides the age and gender-specific preventive
care recommendations that will allow
you to help manage your health and the health
of your family. Working with your doctor, you
can use this knowledge to make informed medical decisions
that suit your lifestyle and daily habits. You can view, print
and e-mail your specific preventive health guidelines, which
are based on recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services
Task Force and other health organizations.
Orange County highly encourages you to check the preventive
care guidelines for your age and gender and follow
through with recommended guidelines. IMPORTANT:
Preventive care (when coded correctly) is covered 100% on
both county plans. Be sure to speak with your provider to
ensure proper coding.
Information courtesy of United Heathcare
18 ORANGE SPIEL • April - May 2012

WELLNESS
Wellness Opportunities
for County Employees
By Erlene Cavalere, Human Resources Benefits & Wellness
In your quest to stay healthy or get healthier, there are
several wellness opportunities available to you as a
county employee.
••
WellWorks membership provides free access to several fitness rooms and Parks
& Recreation centers. This free membership is available to you, your spouse, and
eligible dependents.
••
Registered dietitians from Florida Hospital are available for free individual
consultations.
••
Several nutrition classes and healthy cooking demonstrations will be available
in the April - Some June Passport Typical to New Symptoms Horizons training include: catalog. These classes and
demonstrations can be brought to your workplace, if there is enough interest.
••
Orange County participates in many charity fitness events, which can provide
on-going motivation for you to walk/jog/cycle for various causes.
••
Look for weight challenges, educational tables with materials and blood pressure
checks, and other wellness events around the County.
TO LEARN MORE:
About Orange County wellness activities,
Call Erlene Cavalere at 407-836-5826 or Saje Taylor at 407-836-5452.
Top
10
Favorite
Snacks*
A small handful (1 ounce) of
1 nuts – any
variety, packaged or
bulk raw
2Fresh veggies (carrots,
bell pepper strips, celery,
cherry tomatoes, broccoli
florets) dipped in hummus, guacamole,
salsa, mustard, or olive
oil/vinegar
3A piece or
two of
fresh fruit
4½ to 1 ounce of
dark chocolate –
70% cacao or higher
5 2 handfuls
of soy nuts
(roasted edamame)
2 handfuls of dried
6 wasabi peas
72 part-skim mozzarella
cheese sticks
8Small container (5.3 oz.)
of plain Greek-style yogurt
sweetened with a tsp of molasses
or honey, or cut up fresh fruit
92 hard boiled
omega-3 eggs
1 Kashi granola bar spread
10with peanut or almond
butter
For more healthy tips,
visit www.drannwellness.com
*Information from Dr. Ann, M.D.’s website:
www.drannwellness.com
19 ORANGE SPIEL • April - May 2012

5 years
Administrative
Services
Antonio O. Gonzales
Ronald E. Pisciottano
Community &
Environmental
Services
Brian K. Catanzaro
Convention Center
Kevin D. Bertrand
Robert W. Foster
Joseph W. Omundson
Corrections
Suzanne X. Brennan
Mercedes V. Cardona
Alisa T. Conyers
James J. Graham
Scott D. Penka
Latosha L. Scott
Michelle A. Scott
Freddy Torres
Laticia Sheree Valle
Manuel A. Vasquez
Olive Williams-Schneider
Timothy H. Williams
Shawnda C. Williams
Family Services
Aida Arroyo
Elias Odoh
Office of
Accountability
Leonardo E. Asencio
5 Years
Administrative
Services
George K. Goodman
Community &
Environmental
Services
Richard C. Crawford
Keith T. Haines
Catherine Ann Johnson
Kathleen A. Kennedy
Andrette L. Lampkin
Jacqueline M. Nanni
Darrin W. Palean
Robert D. Tarpley
Convention Center
Kelly M. Foster
Omar J. Sharrieff
Arthur J. St. Andre
Corrections
Charles Cardona
Samuel Vega Cruz
Patricia M. Johnson
Latoya R. Laws
Adrienne B. Gordon
Public Works
Leslie Oswald Bowens
Gregory Day
Derric A. Eccleston
Douglas R. Ide
Nekia N. Ingram
Joseph N. Raybern Jr.
Cliff W. Walker
Utilities
Armando Aguilar
Michelle A. Dipiazza
Joshua B. Vos
Paul W. Wootton
10 Years
Administrative
Services
Pamela L. Baumbach
Community &
Environmental
Services
Clement A. Facey
Patricia L. Jones
Napoleon Thomas Jr.
Convention Center
Diane L. Kelley
Yasuo Yamada
Corrections
Willie J. Bush
Rhonnie E. Lane
Derrick S. Malcomb
Vishwani P. Persaud
Max M. Lipscomb
Raul F. Lopez
Michelle Marquez-Roman
Serina M. Montijo
Tiffiny L. Moss
Amanda D. Ramirez
David K. Ramos
Victor E. Rosa
Omar Rosario
Pierre Rosiclair Jr.
Joseph J. Salvaggio
Daniel J. Sandomenico
Edward O. Velez
Michael J. Yarbrough
Family Services
Quatcy Delpin
Kristen L. Hill
Pedro B. Rios
Anne M. Sheffield
Paul M. Wenglowsky
Marilyn Word
Fire Rescue
Stephen M. Davis
Donny P. Dundulis
Jennifer L. Hamilton
Jason A. Hollenback
Service Awards
MARCH 2012
Hope J. Simpson
Verona A. Sutherland
Adam D. Wright
Health Services
Sonya Calhoun Frymyer
Michelle M. Palulis
Office of
Accountability
Laurie A. Ritz
Lashawnda D. Williams
Public Works
Daniel Negron
Utilities
Margaret K. Murphy
15 Years
Community &
Environmental
Services
Diego Centeno Jr.
Andrew S. Couture
Mark A. Naughton
Convention Center
Franklin J. Harrell
Thomas Murtaugh
Can Thanh Phan
Corrections
Kimberly Dukes-Frink
Family Services
Donna Pridgeon Wyche
Public Works
Isreal J. Calhoun
APRIL 2012
Matthew D. Hurlebaus
Kelvin Morales Cardona
Daniel R. Parker
Growth Management
Lesvia Chiesa-Medina
Aneta J. Duhigg
Peter G. Johnstone
Janice E. Lawrence
Health Services
Rosa O. Alcantara
Office of
Accountability
George Johnson Jr.
Altagracia Polanco
Robert C. Shaw
Public Works
Bryant M. Cook
Gerardo Garcia
Ezequiel Gonzalez
Quentin M. Grose
Eric R. Harris
Warren K. Owens
Utilities
David A. Barrett
Gregory Blaine Jr.
Utilities
William J. Hurley
20 Years
Community &
Environmental
Services
Philip M. Smith
Corrections
Cindy L.Casolino
Penny Howington
Chessman
Family Services
Sheila M. Anderson
Jamie Harrold
Health Services
Marsha I. Bridges
Office of
Accountability
Elizabeth Hernandez
Luis Virgilio
Public Works
Robert J. Campis
David L. Felder
Utilities
Carl Spare Jr.
25 Years
Administrative
Services
David G. Nazario
Craig W. Brubaker
Jimmie L. Carter
Brian A. Chapman
Charles Colletti
Jeanette Cortes
Christina M. Crosby
Edane C. Johnson
Christopher G. Jones
Tracy Lee
Michael J. Regentin Jr.
Eric Rosado
Kevin L. Simmonds
Steven Vazquez
Felicia F. Virella
Jiqing Zhong
10 Years
Administrative
Services
Mark E. Maddox
Community &
Environmental
Services
Dwayne L. Hall
Steven G. Reinhard
Community &
Environmental
Services
Annie B. Allen
Clifford E Torres
Family Services
Polly J. Bouler
Growth Management
Edward A. Frenk
Ronnie G. Tompkins
Public Works
Michael J. Drozeck
Utilities
Kevin R. Crowdus
30 Years
Community &
Environmental
Services
Lillian Gonzalez
Health Services
Tamara I. Miranda
35 Years
Convention Center
Jessie J. Allen
Utilities
William R. Scott
Convention Center
Charlene M. Cochrane
Corrections
Ruby J. Alexander
Mary A. Allbritain
Clyde Boyd
Blondell B. Jenkins
Daniel P. Magorrian
Yolanda Maldonado
Karen A. Mesidor
Pamela D. Mobley
Bridgette A. Parham
Raheem A. Pontiflet
George F. Richmond
Family Services
David E. Lovette
Teresa A. Oden
Marie C. Ulysse
Fire Rescue
James C. Berry
Susan R. Bruner
Carlos Corchado Rivera
Christopher B. Crossland
John F. Curet
Derrick B. Ewell
20 ORANGE SPIEL • April - May 2012

JANUARY 8
Daphne N. Adkins
Classification Officer
Corrections
Lance A. Belcher Jr
Classification Officer
Corrections
Rosalind Brantley
Bradley
Classification Officer
Corrections
Tiffany E. Burke
Human Resources Specialist
Office of Accountability
Elsie Clarke Carty
Teacher
Family Services
Gloria M. Castellano
Sr. Community Services
Worker
Family Services
Richard K. Harmic
Site Supervisor II
Community & Environmental
Services
Robert L. Harris III
Field Specialist II
Utilities
Christopher J. Hedum
Sr. Engineering Inspector
Public Works
Daniel K. Heidelberg
Sr. Event Setup Worker
Convention Center
James V. Hutcherson
Database Administrator
Court Administration
Rocky J. Hyden
Classification Officer
Corrections
Heather L. Langille
Meter Reader II
Utilities
Karin S. Leissing
Engineering Technician IV
Utilities
Altagracia Polanco
Background Investigation
Supervisor
Office of Accountability
Tiffany Price-Brown
Teacher
Family Services
Adrian L. Smith
Classification Officer
Corrections
JANUARY 22
Aldo D’Antoni
Industrial Mechanic II
Utilities
Yolanda L. Dunn
Correctional Sergeant
Corrections
Letitia E. Eason
Correctional Sergeant
Corrections
Melisa Fleming
Correctional Sergeant
Corrections
Melanie Fontanez
Correctional Corporal
Corrections
Jerry B. Haddock
Correctional Corporal
Corrections
Breck Harrison
Correctional Corporal
Corrections
Vernon L. Hooks
Correctional Corporal
Corrections
Jordan C. Johnson
Correctional Corporal
Corrections
Angela A. Maldonado
Project Coordinator
Public Works
Joey J. Melendez
Correctional Corporal
Corrections
Milton R. Moreno
Field Specialist I
Utilities
— April Service Awards continued from page 20
Scott G Hansen
William E. Zielonka
Jason R. Perrigo
Growth Management
Christopher J. Powell
Margaret R. Anderson
Kenrick D. Rhoden
Gary J. Ulmer
Anthony W. Rock
Benjamin S. Sechrest Office of
Steven M. Sherrill
Accountability
Ted R. Smith
Annie Lee Benjamin
Thomas E. Vann IV
Kristin L. Richarde
Lavon R. Williams
Brenton A. Willoughby
Wendy Snipes Williams
Octavia M. Murray
Correctional Sergeant
Corrections
Clint W. Rashall
Correctional Sergeant
Corrections
Laura I. Rivera
Correctional Sergeant
Corrections
Edgar M. Rosa
Correctional Sergeant
Corrections
Gerald N. Schlapfer Jr.
Refrigeration and Heat
Mechanic II
Administrative Services
George T. Sidley
Facilities Mgmt. Maintenance
Coordinator
Administrative Services
Michael E. Smith
Meter Reader II
Utilities
Roberto C. Toyens
Correctional Corporal
Corrections
Tommy R. Voss
Equipment Operator III
Public Works
FEBRUARY 5
Jose Roman Garcia
Equipment Operator IV
Public Works
Bruce H. Johnson
Engineering Inspector III
Public Works
Steven W. Lehosit
Equipment Operator III
Public Works
Melissa A. Martucci
Dockets Supervisor
Corrections
Julie A. McDevitt
Project Coordinator
Public Works
Service Awards
Public Works
John .F Walker
Utilities
Derrick M. Berry Sr.
Narine Lekhraj
Terra L. Reffitt
15 Years
Convention Center
Harold Correa
CuiZhu Zhao
Head Start Teacher
Family Services
FEBRUARY 19
Juanita M. Beason
Administration Supervisor
Corrections
Diali E. Coll Mercado
Dockets Supervisor
Corrections
Vidya D. Deonarine
Education Coordinator
Family Services
Adrian P. Dozier
Correctional Sergeant
Corrections
Donny P Dundulis
Engineer Paramedic 56
Fire Operations
Chaquana C. Elliott
Exhibitor Services
Representative
Convention Center
Eric J. Evans
Plant Specialist II
Utilities
Robert E. Faulkner
Field Specialist I
Utilities
Anaris C. Gonzalez
Sr. Chemist
Utilities
Cheryl Henry
Research Analyst
Public Works
Gregory S. Hubbard
Lieutenant Paramedic 56 QP
Fire Rescue
Denice N. Jackson
Corrections Aide
Corrections
Dennis D. Keleher
Sr. Operations Specialist
Utilities
Terence M. Devitt
Rockwell P. Faber
Eddie N. Landry
Richard Nelson Jr.
Corrections
Michael A. Austin
Craig D. Brown
Bernice B. Christian
Markeda M. Clayton
John D. Kirby
2012
Promotions
Darryl A. Lattimore
Sr. Operations Specialist
Utilities
Howard L. Shearer
Operations Specialist
Utilities
Michael L. Zielonka
Lieutenant Paramedic 56 QP
Fire Rescue
FEBRUARY 21
Cynthia A. Boyles
Manager Professional
Services
Corrections
Robert J. Buck III
Medical Director
Corrections Health Services
Ann M. Giltner
Manager Inmate
Administrative Services
Corrections
Gillian F Hobbs
Deputy Chief
Corrections
Christopher R. Testerman
Assistant County
Administrator
County Administration
Tangela D. Lewis
Erica Y. Wynn
Court Administration
Sonja K. Maylor
Family Services
Angela A. Chestang
Fire Rescue
Glenn E. Johnson
Patricia Valentine
— Continued on page 22
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— April Service Awards continued from page 21
Public Works
Arthur H. Woods Jr.
Utilities
Richard M. Pace
20 Years
Administrative
Services
Richard Drummond
Corrections
Kevin A. Leacock
Wanda J. Polite
Family Services
Sandra M. Avila
Johnnie L. Freeman
Glynnda J. White
Growth Management
James K. Hardy
Health Services
Irma Rodriguez Acosta
Office of
Accountability
Vivian A. McCoy
Service Awards
25 Years
Corrections
Roderick M. Brown
Todd M. Chandler
Annette M. Coleman
Kenneth A. Fish
Janice F. Hammock
Glenn A. Hawkins
Dora C. Kendrick
William A. Key Jr.
Marsha L. Lloyd
Thomas T. Martinez
James W. Merkison
Tommy Miller
Maple J. Perez
Austin W. Robinson
Dana Timothy Edmondson
Robert O. Tompkins
Family Services
Marilyn L. Hightower
Growth Management
Eldon G. Price Jr.
Utilities
Alvin A. Smith
30 Years
Fire Rescue
Victor Flores Jr.
Jeffrey A. Holton
35 Years
Fire Rescue
John H. Sabat
Renee M. Shaw
Calling All Shutterbugs!
Share the beauty of Orange County trees…
To commemorate Florida Arbor Day, Orange County
invites you to post your favorite Orange County tree
on www.facebook.com/ocepd
Encourage your friends to ”Like” your photo and post their own.
The participant’s photo with the most ”Likes” by National Arbor Day (April 27, 2012) wins a free shade tree.
Crossword Puzzle
APRIL - MAY
Down
1.) CERT instructor Cindy ______ was recognized by her students as the
“most popular.”
3.) This annual Bluegrass Fest is being held in which Orange County park?
5.) “Art 4 Clean Air” is meant to help students gain a better
understanding of the importance of preventing this
environmental hazard.
8.) Salvia, butterfly bush, pentas, beach sunflower and
plumbago are known as this type of plant.
9.) U.S. sales of organic food and beverages was $26.7
_______ in 2010.
11.) A ”Dr Ann’s Top 10” favorite. (two words)
15.) The ___ reports 60 percent of all herbicides (weed killers)
are suspects for causing cancer.
Across
1.) Group that sponsored the Black History Employee
Luncheon. (abbrev.)
4.) Black History is celebrated in what month?
6.) This national day takes place on April 27, 2012.
7.) Citizens can hear the water conservation message on the
Kids’ Concerns Show produced by Radio _______.
10.) Showerhead Exchange Days take place every Tuesday
and Thursday in April at this county facility.
12.) The minimum number of hours a qualified employee can
donate to the annual leave bank.
13.) The 2012 Redevelopment Conference included session
topics on _______ and redevelopment.
14.) The catch can test can help determine how long your
irrigation system needs to run in each ____.
15.) Watering may occur only on Wednesdays and Saturdays
at homes with ___-numbered addresses.
16.) Parks and Recreation will be sponsoring this family 5K
for all ages.
Answers: (Down) 1.) Clark 3.) Magnolia 5.) pollution 8.) waterwise 9.) billion 11.) soy nuts 15.) EPA
(Across) 1.) BHCOC 4.) February 6.) Arbor 7.) Disney 10.) Utilities 12.) eight 13.) infill 14.) zone 15.) odd 16.) Epic
22 ORANGE SPIEL • April - May 2012

APRIL
APRIL 9
Mobile Spay/Neuter
Clinic: Provided by Animal
Services, the Mobile Clinic
will be at the John H. Bridges
Community Center every
Monday in April. The Mobile
Clinic operates on a first come,
first serve basis, accepting 18
animals per day. Where: 445
W. 13th St., Apopka. When: 7
am-2:30 pm. Call 407-836-3111
for details.
APRIL 13-15
Maitland Spring
Festival of the Arts:
Juried art and fine craft show
that combines entertainment
with world class art and craft
exhibits. Enjoy a leisurely art
stroll, enticing foods, and listen
to some of the area’s finest
artists. Where: Lake Lily, 701
Lake Lily Dr., Maitland. Call
407-644-0741 or visit www.
maitlandchamber.com.
APRIL 14
Adding Summer Color
to Your Landscape:
Knowing the right plants
for our tough summer
environments can make
your yard, porch, or balcony
the envy of your neighbors.
Where: Extension Education
Center, 6021 S. Conway Rd.
When: 9-10:30 am. Cost: $5.
Registration required. For more
information, call 407-254-9200.
Coop Tree Giveaway:
Receive two 7-gallon trees
per household on a first-come,
first-served basis. Where: Tibet
Butler Preserve, 8777 County
Rd. 535. When: 8 am - noon (or
when all the trees are gone).
Must register and show proof
of Orange County residency.
Call 407-254-9200 for details.
APRIL 21
Earth Day in the Park
Celebration: Earth lovers
will be able to visit with
environmentally friendly
organizations, participate in
educational workshops, enjoy
delicious food from local
vendors and listen to live
music. Free! Where: Central
Park, Downtown Winter Park.
When: 9 am – 2 pm. For more
information, call 407-599-3364.
Earth Day Community
Cleanup Project:
Celebrate Earth Day by
volunteering for Orange
County EPD’s community
clearnup project at Lake Lotus
Park. Family friendly and great
for Scout groups. RSVP to
Carrie.Mohanna@ocfl.net or
call 407-836-1430.
Hannibal Square
Heritage Center Folk
Art and Craft Festival:
Features legendary Florida
Highwaymen painters,
local clay art and fine crafts,
live music, food, and free
children’s folk art painting
workshop. Where: Hannibal
Square Heritage Center,
642 W. New England Ave.,
Winter Park. Visit www.
hannibalsquareheritagecenter.
org or call 407-539-2680.
APRIL 28
Jeannette Genius
McKean “Run for the
Trees”: 5K run/walk begins
at Showalter Field, 2525 Cady
Way and finishes on beautiful
Genius Dr. Open to the public
for this once-a-year event, in
honor of National Arbor Day.
When: 7:30 am. Visit www.
trackshack.com or call
407-599-3463.
M AY
MAY 6-12
Be Kind to Animals
Week: Take the time to
remember the important role
animals play in our lives.
MAY 7
Mobile Spay/Neuter
Clinic: Every Monday in
May, Orange County Animal
Services’ Mobile Clinic will be
at the Taft Community Center.
Where: 9450 S. Orange Ave.
When: 7 am-2:30 pm. Clinic
runs on first come, first serve
basis, accepting 18 animals per
day. For more information, call
407-836-3111.
MAY 10-13
SNAP! Orlando: A 4-day
photography celebration
showcasing the work of
renowned international and
national photographers, as
well as images from emerging
local talent. Designed to inspire
and galvanize a community
of art enthusiasts, from novice
to expert, around a shared
passion for the photographic
medium. For event details and
pricing information, visit
www.snaporlando.com.
MAY 13
Mother’s Day: ”Of all the
rights of women, the greatest
is to be a mother.” ~Lin Yutang
MAY 16-28
Orlando Fringe
Theatre Festival:
The longest running fringe
festival in the U.S. celebrates
21 years as “Orlando’s most
unique cultural experience.”
Where: Loch Haven Park, 900
E. Princeton St. For more
information and ticket pricing,
visit www.orlandofringe.org.
MAY 17
Counsel for Caregivers:
Learn tips on being a savvy
health advocate. Where:
Orlando Public Library, 3rd
Fl. Albertson Rm., 101 E.
Central Blvd. When: 12:10-
12:50 pm. Complimentary
lunch to first 50 to register at:
officeonaging@ocfl.net or call
407-836-7446.
2012
Calendar
Tropical Fruit for
Central Florida:
Growing tropical fruit outside
its ”comfort zone” can be
challenging. Learn what
you can do to increase the
odds in favor of growing
and harvesting those tasty
tropical fruits that you enjoy
so much. Where: Jessie Brock
Community Center, 310
N. Dillard St, Winter Garden.
Registration required. Call 407-
254-9200 for details.
MAY 28
Memorial Day: Most
County facilities will be closed.
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.
kerr@ocfl.net, 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.
23 ORANGE SPIEL • April - May 2012