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OrangeSpiel 

EDITOR 

Judi Kerr 

GRAPHIC DESIGNER 

Gale Erwin 

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS 

Administrative Services 

Pamela Baumbach 

Convention Center 

Gwen Wilson 

Corrections 

Allen Moore 

County Administration 

Michelle Frank 

Family Services 

Mimi Reggentin 

Fire Rescue 

Lt. John Westmoreland 

Growth Management 

Marie King 

Health Services 

Randy Lewis 

Human Resources 

Sally Lassalle 

Information Systems & Services 

Rachel Irizarry 

Office of Emergency Management 

Cherie Boyce 

Orange TV 

Matt Juvinall 

Parks & Recreation 

Amanda Kimmer 

Public Safety Communications 

Linda Richard 

Public Works 

Ralphetta Aker 

Purchasing & Contracts 

Joe Benjamin 

Utilities 

Tracy Newsome 

Wellness 

Erlene Cavalere 

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS 

Mike Davies 

Chris DeJesus 

Judi Kerr 

ADMINISTRATIVE ADVISORS 

Kelly Kwas 

Steve Triggs 

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2 ORANGE SPIEL • August - September 2011 

Mayor’s Letter 

Dear County Employee, 

When I met with many of you, shortly after I was elected Mayor, one of the 

things you expressed to me was your frustration with our current healthcare 

plan. Although I understand why the County had to make adjustments to our 

previous healthcare plan due to skyrocketing costs, the increased costs of the 

new high deductible plan were more than what many families could afford. 

I became very concerned when I learned that some employees were skipping 

necessary medical care because of steep out-of-pocket costs. This is not only a 

serious health concern; it can also be a major financial problem for the County 

and our taxpayers because the cost of treating a serious illness is far greater 

than prevention or early intervention. 

Consequently, I have been working with staff to strike a better balance 

between health coverage that is financially sustainable for the County, yet 

still affordable for you. The result is, next year, you will have two options 

from which to choose to best suit your needs. I am also proposing a onetime 

$1,200 health care supplement for all employees of the County and the 

constitutional officers. 

I want you to know that when you spoke, I listened, and we took action. Today, 

I am much more confident you’ll be able to choose an affordable health care 

solution that works for you and your family. Please review the information on 

Pages 16 and 17 concerning the changes to the plan. 

Classes for Orange County Public Schools resume on August 22nd. Be sure 

to drive carefully, obey school bus laws and watch out for children walking 

to school. For a list of family activities taking place over the next couple of 

months, check out our calendar on page 23. 

As always, thanks for all you do. 

Teresa Jacobs 

Orange County Mayor

On The COver 

Award Winning Public Works 

Paves the Way 

Roads & Drainage Division: 

(Top left) Paving Crew on a 

roadway rehabilitation job; 

(Top right) Drainage Crew 

refurbishing a drainage 

structure. (Below right) Traffic 

Engineering Signal Crews 

repairing a traffic signal. 

Turn to pages 12-15. 

2 Mayor’s Letter 

4 Orange County’s Recycling Website 

5 Aging Matters: Creating Positive Aging 

Messages in the Media 

6-7 “Ride United” Charity Run / 

Creeper Race & BBQ 

8 2011 Clean Air Award 

9 P2 Program Beneficial to Area Businesses 

10 Logo / One-Stop / National Lands Day 

11 OEM: Preston Cook Leaves a Legacy 

12-15 Award Winning Public Works Paves the Way 

16-17 Benefits: A Look Ahead for 2012 

18 Help Yourself to a Healthier Home 

19 Wellness: Upgrade Your Health! 

20-21 Service Awards / Promotions 

22 Classifieds / Crossword Puzzle 

23 Calendar 

WE NEED YOU! 

2011 Greater Orlando Heart Walk 

Saturday, September 17 

Loch Haven Park, Orlando 

Festivities begin at 7:00 a.m. 

Fun for the entire family! 

Booths will be set up with lots of free stuff, educational 

materials, and snacks! Plus, you can get a health 

screening and learn about how to live a healthier lifestyle! 

Kids will have their own play areas with bounce houses! 

AUG SEPT 2011 

Contents 

Orange County’s 2010 Heart Walk Team 

Team captains and 

walkers are needed! 

Why not sponsor a “friendly” competition 

between divisions for donations collected 

or for the number of walkers recruited? 

To learn more, call Toni Jarrett at 407-254-9998, 

Email toni.jarrett@ocfl.net or visit GreaterOrlandoHeartWalk.org 

August - September 2011 • ORANGE SPIEL 3

By Debbie SponSler, Utilities solid Waste division 

In 1990, a first-class stamp cost 

$0.25, the sitcom Seinfeld debuted 

on NBC, the Hubble 

Space Telescope was launched, and 

Orange County began its residential 

curbside recycling program 

for over 120,000 households. That 

same year, residents also began 

receiving their quarterly curbside 

recycling newsletter, The Orange 

County Recycler. 


RECYCLING WEBSITE 

Today, the curbside recycling 

program is provided 

to over 197,750 

households, the Recycler 

is sent out quarterly, and 

a new way to reach out 

to residents is available 

at www.ocflrecycles.net. 

The primary focus of 

the new website is to 

provide a comprehensive 

recycling resource 

for residents, businesses, 

teachers, and kids 

in Orange County. In addition 

to having access to the 

electronic version of the 

Recycler, visitors to the website 

can learn more about 

the 3R’s (reduce, reuse, 

recycle); get information 

about the materials 

accepted in the 

orange and green 

bins; order recycling 

bins; and plug into 

electronics recycling 

information. Additionally, 

for people who don’t 

have access to curbside, 

school, or work place recycling 

pro grams, they can 

use the site to find locations 

of recycling drop-off 

Visit www.OCFLrecycles.net to obtain a variety of information 

about Orange County’s recycling program. 

containers and learn how to set up 

a recycling program. The website 

is also an opportunity to promote 

the free educational outreach services 

offered by the Solid Waste 

Division. These services include 

tours of the Orange County Landfill, 

as well as school and civic 

group presentations. Future phases 

of the website will include interactive 

areas for kids, online forms 

and surveys. 

Ultimately, this website will 

serve to help Orange County get 

closer to the state-mandated goal 

of recycling 75% of its waste by 

December 31, 2020. We encourage 

you to check out the recycling 

website and hopefully learn 

something new to increase your 

recycling IQ.

On January 1, 2011, the first of more than 78 

million Baby Boomers began to reach age 65. 

Yet, a recent survey conducted by the Orange 

County Commission on Aging (OCCOA) showed 

that local agencies serving the senior population lack 

information and training on how to get their positive 

messages cov ered by the 

media. Without strong 

media coverage, local seniors 

often have trouble 

locating information on 

elder services and opportunities, 

and the community, 

at large, may not see 

aging issues as important 

or in a positive light. 

“Aging Matters—Connecting 

With the Media” 

is an eight-month training 

program designed for organizations serving seniors 

in Central Florida. Developed by the OCCOA and 

sponsored by the Winter Park Health Foundation, 

participants learn about a variety of topics aimed at 

helping them communicate effectively and develop 

relationships with the media. Local media experts 

teach monthly workshops on topics including the 

evolving media landscape, media collaborations, social 

media, ethics, writing for and pitching to the media, 

crisis communications, and media interview tips 

and techniques. Activities include tours and visits to 

the Orlando Sentinel, WKMG Channel 6, and the 

University of Central Florida. 

There has been an overwhelming support for the 

program, especially within the local public relations 

community. Every single person we asked to get involved 

has stepped up to the plate, and that makes 

me really proud to be a part of this program. I think 

this also demonstrates recognition that most of us 

are dealing with an aging related issue in our lives – 

whether as caregivers or relatives of an elderly person 

– and how important it is that our community values 

positive aging. 

OFFICE ON AGING 

Aging Matters 

Creating Positive Aging Messages in the Media 

By Scott MccalluM, Chair of the Commission on aging 

Class of 2011 with Meteorologist Troy Bridges and Noon News Anchor 

Laura Diaz (it was her last day). 

Aimed at those who are most in need of assistance 

in media relations and strategic communications 

coaching, 44 local organizations applied to participate 

in the 2011 program, and 32 were accepted. 

The program kicked off in March and will conclude 

in October with a graduation celebration at the 

Regional History Center. 

Local media and communications 

experts who 

are so generously sharing 

their time and knowledge 

include: Jessie Blakley; 

Bob Kodzis, APR; 

Geo Morales, APR; Roy 

Reid, APR; Ryan Sheehy, 

APR; Steve Triggs, APR; 

Dan Ward, APR; and Annetta 

Wilson. Additionally, 

several local leaders 

and media personalities such as Dick Batchelor, Dr. 

Doug Beach, Dr. Jan Garavagilia (“Dr. G.”), Dr. Antonia 

Novello, Manning Pynn, Pete Sechler, and Mike 

Thomas are participating as “Community Champions” 

and open each monthly workshop 

by sharing their personal stories 

about aging issues and working 

with the media. 

About Scott McCallum 

McCallum is a seasoned public relations 

practitioner with experience producing 

electronic communications through 

videos, TV/radio commercials, webcasts, and social media. 

APR certified (Accredited in Public Relations) and a member 

of the Public Relations Society of America, he currently 

serve as co-chair of accreditation. McCallum is the manager 

of Corporate Communications & PR for the Institute 

of Internal Auditors, a global professional association 

with 160,000 members in more than 165 countries. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION 

Email OfficeonAging@ocfl.net 

or call 407-836-6563. 


For the past four years, 

Mother Nature has 

threatened to rain the 

morning of our event and this 

year she made good on her 

threat. No way was that going 

to stop the dedicated Facilities 

Management 5 th Annual “RIDE 

UNITED” Charity Run volunteers 

from showing up on-time 

and ready for action on Sunday, 

May 15, 2011! Even the volunteers 

who ride motorcycles 

braved the weather, so they could 

participate in the run! Although 

there was some concern as to 

how many participants would 

actually show up, everyone busied 

themselves by getting things 

ready with a positive, upbeat attitude. 

Registration began at 8:30 

a.m. and all that positive mojo 

paid off, because motorcycles 

These riders didn’t 

let the early 

morning rain keep 

them from getting out 

for 110 miles of fun! 


UNITEd WAY EvENTS 

Facilities Management 5th Annual 

rIDe UnITeD” 

Charity Run ROCKED! 

” 

By laura SheManSki, faCilities management 

Just a few of the 100 participants at the 2011 ”Ride United” Charity Run. 

starting arriving and remained 

steady until registration closed 

at 10:30 a.m. 

The clouds did finally clear 

and Mother Nature left us with 

a beautiful day of riding weather. 

Seventy motorcycles, with 

thirty passengers, got to enjoy 

beautiful, scenic country roads 

while stopping along the way to 

collect their playing cards from 

four additional locations. After 

110 miles of riding, the bikes 

arrived at our last stop. 

There was live 

music and 

fun to be had by everyone! 

So far, Facilities Management 

has raised $7,216, which is $1,643 

more than our highest year!—but 

we’re not done raising money 

yet! Facilities staff John Slayton 

and Hector Clemente did an 

outstanding job as our “official 

photographers.” They were at every 

stop and took amazing pictures 

of people, motorcycles and 

people on motorcycles. As is our 

tradition, these “RIDE UNITED” 

event photos are being made 

available on DVD, complete with 

special effects and music! We are 

To purchase the 5th Annual Ride United” 

Charity Run photo DVD ($10.00 each), 

call Laura Shemanski at 407-836-7476. 

”

—”RIDE UNITED” Charity Run (continued ) 

selling them for $10.00 each and 

supplies are limited! 

A very special thanks goes to 

the following people who, before 

and during, helped to make this 

event a success: Tom Sidley, Mike 

Hicks, Pam and Paul Baumbach, 

Sharyn Austin, Jean Rivera, Reed 

Knowlton, Bob Warren, Sonia 

Harned, Steve Urena, David Coy, 

Bill Kane, John Slayton, Hector 

Clemente, Jenny Singh, Venetta 

Valdengo, Meghan Dahlquist- 

Kelly, Brian and Inga Flora, Cindy 

Rice, and Deby and Dave Smith. 

THANK YOU ALL! We also offer 

thanks to the businesses that 

unselfishly donated to our event: 

Smokey Bones (East Colonial 

Drive), Sign-A-Rama of Orlando, 

Pace Electric, Nail Spaz, Predators, 

Orlando Harley, Seminole 

UNITEd WAY EvENTS 

Harley, Darden Restaurants, Regal 

Theater, Rinaldi’s Air Conditioning, 

CVS, CoCo Key Resort, 

Grainger, Keke’s Breakfast Cafe, 

On Your Mark, Get Set, Go! 

For years the Facilities Management’s 33rd St. 

District Jailbirds reigned as the fastest creeper 

in Orange County; until last year in a major 

upset, they were unseated by the lightening fast 

creeper driven by Public Works’ Traffic Jamz. 

Smiling faces helped raise over $7,200 for Orange County’s 2011 Heart of Florida 

United Way campaign. 

Will Traffic Jamz keep their title? 

Will team Jailbirds win their title back? 

Or will YOUR team be crowned “The Fastest Creeper” in 2011? 

Jason’s Deli, AMC Theater, Black 

Hammock Fish Camp, East Lake 

Fish Camp, Wing House, Batteries 

Plus, and Flippers Pizza. 

Mark your calendars and get ready for the 9th Annual 


United Way Creeper Races and BBQ 

Friday November 4, 2011 at Fleet Management on Vineland Rd. 

See you at starting line! 

For more information, call Reed Knowlton at 836-0052 or Laura Shemanski at 836-7476. 


Orange County was the 

2011 recipient of the 

Clean Air award through 

the County’s leadership in reducing 

greenhouse gas emissions, energy 

efficiency, and using alternative 

fuels to improve fuel economy 

and reduce exhaust pollutants. 

The award was presented by 

Metro plan Orlando (Central Florida’s 

Metropolitan Planning Organization), 

which is comprised of 

businesses and organizations that 

work together to improve air quality 

in our community. Annually, 

the Clean Air award is presented 

to one outstanding business or 

organization in Orange, Osceola or 

Seminole County. The selection for 

this award is based on innovation 

and uniqueness; the direct or indirect 

effort to reduce air pollution 

and provide a sustainability model 

for others to follow. 

As a key component of its emission 

reduction strategy, 

the County began 

working with citizens 

and businesses 

to reduce their energy 

consumption and 

improve their fuel efficiency. 

These projects 

include the Orange County Home 

Owner’s Energy Efficiency Program 

(OCHEEP!) and the Kilowatt 

Crackdown Challenge (KWC). 

OCHEEP! is an educational program 

that informs homeowners 

about new technologies and cost 

saving measures that turn homes 

into energy efficient buildings. 


CLEANING ANd GREENING 

Orange County Earns 

2011 Clean Air Award 

By laura lorD, environmental ProteCtion division 

EPD staff and partners were recognized for the three Energy Star awards at the June 21, 2011 

Board of County Commissioner’s meeting. 

Over 30 public workshops were 

launched in 2010 attracting over 

600 Orange County residents. 

The Kilowatt Crackdown Challenge 

is an energy conservation 

pro gram sponsored by the Central 

Florida Energy Efficiency Alliance 

with a goal to reduce commercial 

building energy consumption by 

30 percent. Since the challenge 

kicked off in late 2009, over 2,000 

buildings throughout Central 

Florida have participated in the 

KWC program. 

Another project, which involved 

converting a portion of the County’s 

Fleet vehicles to Plug-In Electric 

Vehicles (PHEVs), has significantly 

reduced exhaust emissions 

and fuel consumption. In a threemonth 

period the first four vehicles 

• The U.S. Green Building Counsel 

awarded the Environmental Protection 

Division (EPD) a 2010 ENERGY STAR 

Building Label award for EPD’s leased 

building at 800 Mercy Drive. Only 

buildings considered to be in the 

that were converted trimmed 

carbon emissions by 0.3 tons and 

saved 31 gallons of gasoline, which 

equates to over $400 in annual savings—not 

to mention the reduction 

in particulate matter, carbon 

monoxide and other toxic emission 

that are reduced using the PHEV’s 

extended battery packs. 

2011 Excellence in Energy Star Promotion Award 

Other Recent EPD Awards 

top 25% in energy efficiency within 

their industry category are eligible 

for the Energy Star building label. 

• 2011 Excellence in ENERGY STAR 

Promotion award based on both 

CFEEA’s and OCHEEP!’s work.

P2 Program Beneficial to Area Businesses 

Finishing its first full calendar year since inception, 

the Orange County Pollution Prevention 

(P2) program has made significant gains in 

helping area businesses and other organizations save 

money, while reducing their envi- 

ronmental footprint. The P2 Program 

provides free site assessments 

for virtually any type of facility and 

reports on energy efficiency, water 

conservation, and waste reduction 

opportunities to help the facility 

save money and green their image. 

Pollution prevention focuses on 

protecting the environment by conserving 

resources and preventing 

waste at the source of generation. 

Although only about 25 percent 

of the participants report their sav- 

By Scott teSS, environmental ProteCtion division 

ings from implemented P2 activities, the numbers from 

facilities that choose to report have really added up! In 

2010, businesses collectively reported 136,390 pounds 

of waste diverted from the landfill, 120,803 kilowatt 

hours of electricity reduced 

and 153,300 gallons of 

water conserved. 

In 2011, the Environmental 

Protection 

Division implemented 

an operational guideline 

to enable businesses 

under enforcement for environmental violations to 

obtain free P2 site assessments to determine potential 

on-site enhancements that will minimize negative 

CLEANING ANd GREENING 

As I start my repair and 

expansion projects, this 

information provides me 

confidence to move forward 

in a more sustainable 

,, 

and environmentally 

friendly way. 

,, 

environmental impacts. Based on P2 recommendations, 

a business will be able to the money that might 

have come in the form of fines on measures to reduce 

negative environmental impacts from their operations, 

thus saving money in the long run. 

– email from 

P2 Program participant 

Green Your Event 

Festivals, weddings, concerts, foot races, conferences, and 

parades can reduce their environmental impact with a little 

creative planning from the P2 Team. 

A few ideas to get you started... 

• Use portable drinking fountains instead of bottled water 

• Recycle and compost event waste 

• Serve local and organic food 

• Get help from the P2 Program! 

The P2 program was recently 

awarded a $28,000 federal grant 

from the Environmental Protection 

Agency to implement the 

Florida Green Lodging Program, 

which will support local hotels who 

want to green their operations. 

Government offices, private businesses, 

homeowner’s associations, 

multi-family residences, events, 

and others can get help implementing 

P2 practices and reducing their 

operating expenses by contacting 

the Orange County P2 Program at 407-836-1531 or by 

visiting www.ocfl.net/epd. 

P2 site assessment 

P2 Calendar Art Contest 

The P2 Program will be announcing 

a calendar art contest for Orange 

County Public School students 

(grades 9-12) during National 

Pollution Prevention Week 

(September 19-23). Winners 

will be publicly announced in 

May during Clean Air Month. 



COUNTY COdE/NATIONAL LANdS dAY 

how valuable 

is Our Logo? 

By Linda Brehmer Lanosa, assistant CoUnty attorney 

did you know that our Orange County Government logo is a 

registered mark with the State of Florida? In fact, Section 2-3 

of the Orange County Code prohibits the use of the County 

logo by any person or entity, other than officials, employees, and divisions 

and departments of the County. Violations may be punished by 

a fine not to exceed $500 or by imprisonment not exceeding 60 days, 

or both. 

Our Orange County logo has value because it distinguishes us from 

private individuals and entities. If you saw a person getting out of a 

white pickup truck with our Orange County logo or something similar 

on the side and that person was going up to homeowners telling 

them that they were with the Orange County Utilities Repair Service 

and informing the homeowners that they needed to repair their 

plumbing, would the homeowners be 

lead to believe that that person was 

representing us? Maybe. That is why it 

is important to make sure that we protect 

our County logo. 

So, make sure you only use the 

County logo for official business as set 

forth in the Orange County Code and 

the Administrative Regulations. If you 

see someone using our mark, please 

document the use and report it to the 

County Attorney’s Office. 

Volunteers Needed for 

National Lands Day 


Visit www.ocfl.net/epd 

On Saturday, September 24 at 9:00 a.m., 

join over 175,000 Americans volunteering for 

National Public Lands 2011 

by assisting Orange County Green PLACE to 

maintain trails and remove invasive plants on 

Savage/ Christmas Creek Preserve in Christmas. 

One-Stop 

Permitting 

May 2011 Grand Opening of One-Stop Permitting 

Orange County Growth Management 

now offers one-stop permitting 

at the County Administration facility 

located at 201 South Rosalind Avenue. 

As a clear, central permitting destination 

for citizens doing business with Orange 

County, this improves the customer 

experience, reduces confusion and 

minimizes unnecessary travel to 

various permitting sites. Another new 

addition is a permitting advocate to 

ensure that the customer comes first. 

A customer assistance team solely 

focused on clarifying the permitting 

process will also improve information 

flow. These new conveniences will 

save time for our customers and 

keep them better informed. 

TO VOLUNTEER 

Email Carrie.Mohanna@ocfl.net or call 407-836-1430.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 

OEM Manager Leaves 

Legacy of Accomplishments 

By cherie boyce, offiCe of emergenCy management 

Preston D. Cook may have moved on to become the Emergency 

Manager for Hillsborough County, but he leaves behind a legacy of 

accomplishments for Orange County citizens to appreciate for years 

to come. 

Cook began his ca reer with Orange County in June of 1991 and served 

the citizens until June 24, 2011. A native of Birmingham, Alabama, he 

arrived in Florida after serving 5 years in the U.S. Army, where he specialized 

in secure communications for military intelligence. 

As the Manager of Orange County’s Office of Emergency Management 

(OEM), Cook supervised the execution 

of emergency plans, standard 

operating guidelines, and all hazards 

disaster operations for twenty emergency 

support functions. He was also 

responsible for the activation and organizational 

supervision of Orange 

County’s 4000 sq.ft. state-of-theart 

Emergency Operations Center 

(EOC), committed to training and 

planning emergency activities for local, 

state, and federal emergency response 

agencies. 

In 1998, Cook earned his confirmation 

as a Certified Emergency Man- 

ager (CEM) from the International 

Association of Emergency Managers. 

And he was awarded the 2009 Emer- 

Governor Charlie Christ awarded Cook the 

2009 Emergency Manager of the Year. 

gency Manager of the Year by former Governor Charlie Crist during 

that year’s Governor’s Hurricane Conference in Ft. Lauderdale. Cook 

received this high honor due to his dedication to providing citizens the 

best possible outcomes from any type of major disaster. 

In 2009, Orange County’s Emergency Management plans and programs 

were evaluated by a peer assessment process through the Emergency 

Management Accreditation Program (EMAP). The disaster training 

programs, mitigation strategic plan and the Comprehensive Emergency 

Management Plan and Operations Standards met all of the requirements 

for accreditation. 

The EMAP accreditation stands along side Cook’s other accomplishments 

as his legacy. Not only will his talent be greatly missed, he will 

always be remembered as the man who built an award winning EOC 

for Orange County. 

OCFLAlert: Orange County’s Mobile App for iPhone/iPad! 

Dave Freeman 

Appointed Interim 

Manager for OEM 

Orange County is the first in the nation to offer an iPhone Ap for emergencies. Receive real time alerts on 

evacuation routes, shelter openings, flood zones, damaged areas, ice/water distribution and other vital information. 

With over 38 

years in public 

safety and 

health, Dave 

Freeman 

has served as 

the Manager 

of Orange 

County’s Office Dave Freeman 

of the Medical 

Director of Emergency Med ical 

Services (EMS), as well as the County 

Medical Examiner’s Office and the 

Department of Emergency Medical 

Services (EMS). 

Freeman joined Orange County 

in 1994 after retiring from the 

Orlando Fire Department as 

the EMS Chief with 21 years of 

service. He has served as the 

Emergency Coordinating Officer 

for Health and Medical (ESF 8) in 

Orange County’s Comprehensive 

Emergency Management Plan, 

and is the co-chair of the Health 

Committee for the Central Florida 

Domestic Security Taskforce 

(RDSTF). He serves as Administrator 

of the Central Florida Metropolitan 

Medical Response System (MMRS) 

and he is Health Chair of the 

Orlando Urban Area Security 

Initiative (UASI). 

Serving on a number of 

local, regional, state and federal 

committees related to domestic 

preparedness, Freeman brings a 

great deal of hands on experience 

and managerial abilities to OEM, 

just in time for another busy 

hurricane season. Welcome aboard! 


The American Public Works 

Association (APWA) recently 

announced that the Orange 

County, Florida’s Director of Public 

Works, Mark V. Massaro, P.E., was 

named one of the 2011 Top Ten 

Public Works Leaders of the Year. 

APWA annually recognizes 10 of 

the most outstanding public works 

professionals from across the U.S. 

and Canada for their career-long 

dedication and service, professionalism, 

and expertise in public 

works infrastructure. As one of 

the most coveted and prestigious 


A WINNING TEAM 

Award Winning Public Works 

Mark Massaro Named a Top Ten Leader 

Public Works Director Mark Massaro (center with award) credits his team for their role in his 

winning the prestigious APWA award. 

ABOUT PUBLIC WORKS 

By raphetta aker, PUBliC Works dePartment 

awards presented by the association, 

the Top Ten Public Works 

Leader award is given to honor the 

public works professional’s career, 

in which he or she demonstrated 

excellence in public works, services 

and infrastructure in his community 

through advancement of public 

works services and technology. 

Massaro manages one of the 

larger public works departments 

in Florida. Orange County has an 

operational budget of $77.2 million 

and a capital improvement budget 

totaling over $130 million. 

Orange County Public Works consists of seven 

divisions and over 500 employees: 

• Fiscal & Administration 

• Development Engineering 

• Highway Construction 

• Public Works Engineering 

• Roads and Drainage 

• Stormwater Management 

• Traffic Engineering 

Since 2005, Public Works has 

worked with various public/private 

partnerships on various projects, 

and has worked with developers, 

landowners and industries on projects 

to assure that infrastructure 

met all of the Orange County standards 

and were installed in a timely 

manner. 

During the past three years, Massaro 

has been challenged with decreasing 

budgets due to the downturn 

in the economy. He has met 

these challenges and has succeeded 

in maintaining service to the 

citizens without laying off any employees. 

Through his plan, vacant 

positions have been eliminated, 

and new projects reduced to meet 

the declining funding. Funding 

was reallocated toward existing infrastructure 

rather than constructing 

new projects until the economy 

improves. Existing staff was 

reassigned within Public Works 

to bridge the gaps left behind by 

vacant positions. The challenges 

are still present and Massaro is 

meeting them with a determina - 

tion to succeed. 

Fiscal Year 

2012 Budget 

Capital Improvement Program 

$130.9 M 

Operating & Maintenance 

$77.2 M

A WINNING TEAM 

Paves the Way for Orange County 

FACERS Team Award 

The Orange County Traffic Engineering 

Division was awarded 

the FACERS 2010 Team Project 

of the Year for its comprehensive Traffic 

Safety Audit in the Bithlo/Christmas 

area of northeast Orange County. The 

award was presented by our very own 

Hector Bertran, FACERS President, at 

the annual conference held at the Hilton 

Bonnet Creek Resort. 

The safety audit consisted of daytime 

and nighttime drives of the study area roadways for 

field data collection, a review of past and present 

citizen concerns, crash data analysis, a community 

meeting to collect citizen feedback, a meeting with 

the District County Commissioner to receive input, 

and preparation of a formal report. The study 

area included analysis of 29 miles of rural roadway 

along 10 roadways and 10 intersections. 

This traffic safety audit was conducted entirely inhouse 

by Traffic Engineering staff without the use 

of consultants. The low-cost improvements were 

implemented in-house by Public Works Department 

signing and pavement marking crews from 

the Traffic Engineering Division and maintenance 

crews from the Roads and Drainage Division. Recommended 

capital improvement projects included 

one intersection signalization project, one intersection 

improvement project, four sidewalk or 

bike lane construction projects, and installation of 

new guardrail. 

It is estimated that the project resulted in: 

• Over $100,000 savings in consulting fees 

• Unknown savings in terms of vehicle damage, 

property damage, injuries, liability 

• Federal grant funding of over $350,000 for design 

and construction of an intersection improvement 

project. 

(Left to Right) Krista Barber, Darryl Johnson, Christine Lofye, 

P.E. (Team Leader), Andy Dermer, Jamie Furbush, and Ching 

Yang, P.E. (Not Pictured: Ruby Rozier and Arthur Woods) 

. 


Anywhere it rains, it can 

flood and locations within 

Orange County are certainly 

no exception. Just because 

residents may never have experienced 

a flood on their property 

in the past doesn’t mean it won’t 

happen in the future. To help all 

county residents benefit from the 

protection of flood insurance offered 

by the Federal Government, 

the Public Works Stormwater 

Management Division administers 

the National Flood Insurance Program 

(NFIP). 

When a community like Orange 

County adopts and enforces a 

floodplain management program 

designed to reduce future flood 

risks, the Federal Government will 

make flood insurance available to 

residents. Orange County has actually 

participated in this program 

for 30 years. Changing weather 

patterns, erosion, and new land 

development can affect floodplain 

boundaries. 

In conjunction with the Federal 

Emergency Management Agency 


NATIONAL FLOOd INSURANCE PROGRAM 

Residents Can Purchase 

Discounted Flood Insurance 

PAVING THE WAY 

Public Works road crew on the move 

to smoothe our county roads! 

On top of paver (left to right): Robert Seals, Eric 

Davenport, Raymon Suarez and Juan Echavarria 

Front (left to right): George Collins (Foreman), 

Duane Alvarado (Senior Foreman), Jancarlos 

Rodriguez, Kevin Bell, Patrick Dubreus, Kenneth 

Trezise, Roy Houston and Dan Marlette (Foreman) 

(FEMA), Orange County recently 

completed updating and modernizing 

the local Flood Insurance 

Rate Maps (FIRMS). These digital 

flood hazard maps provide an official 

depiction of flood hazards 

for the County and are available on 

the County website: www.ocfl.net. 

To help lower the cost of this 

Federal flood insurance, Orange 

County also participates in a program 

called the Community Rating 

System (CRS). The CRS is a 

program implemented by FEMA 

to reward communities which undertake 

floodplain activities beyond 

NFIP requirements. CRS is 

an incentive-based program where 

points are awarded for various activities. 

The greater the number of 

activities and points earned by a 

community, the greater the reduction 

in flood insurance premiums 

for its residents. 

Orange County began participation 

in the CRS program in 1991. 

Patrick Ford manning a Stormwater Management 

community information display table. 

Orange County is ranked among 

the top four percent of participating 

communities nationally and 

currently maintains enough CRS 

points to be awarded a class 5 rating. 

This class 5 rating means that 

residents of Orange County who 

have flood insurance are receiving 

a 25% discount on their premiums. 

There are approximately 13,000 

NFIP policies in effect in Orange 

County. Due to Orange County’s 

efforts, residents are saving a combined 

total of approximately $1 

million per year.

ABOUT PUBLIC WORKS 

Menzi Muck – 

A Practical Solution to Adverse Conditions 

Central Florida terrain offers 

plenty of lakes, swamp 

land and sink holes, which 

means Orange County Public 

Works crews are sometimes subject 

to adverse conditions that require 

specialty equipment. That’s 

where the Menzi Muck comes into 

play. The technical name for the 

Menzi Muck is excavator, walking. 

It is used in construction for jobs 

moving materials, loading materials 

in trucks, land clearing, pond 

PUBLIC WORKS 

Capital Improvement Program 

consists of: 

✔ Sidewalks 

✔ Roadways & Bridges 

✔ Roadway Maintenance & Rehabilitation 

✔ Traffic Improvements 

✔ Stormwater Management 

✔ Traffic Calming Devices 

(Operating and Maintenance functions are 

carried out by each division within Public Works.) 

and canal maintenance, and emergency 

store cleanups. This unique 

machine capable of traveling in extremely 

adverse conditions; it can 

crab walk through deep water and 

mud up to six feet. It can travel 

on its wheels at road speeds up to 

five miles per hour and it is usually 

transported to job sites by tractor 

trailer. A fascinating piece of 

equipment and a “must see” if you 

haven’t already seen one in action. 

EIGHT ROADS & DRAINAGE 

Maintenance Facilities 

Maintain: 

2,738 

miles of roadway 

More than 3,400 acres 

of right-of-way 

3,200 

curb miles of 

roadway sweeping 

Over 1,635 

stormwater retention ponds 

95 miles 

of drainage canals 

75 

drainage wells 

52 

control structures 

17 

pump stations 

78 

bridges 

6 

dams 

Over 75 miles of secondary 

drainage systems 

548 

traffic signals 

55 

warning beacons 

290 

school flashers 

97,350 

traffic control and street signs 

85 

flashing beacons 

140 miles 

of fiber optic cable 

45 

CCTV cameras 

20,000 

lane miles of 

pavement markings 



BENEFITS OPEN ENROLLMENT 

A L k Ahead to 2012 

A 

new health plan has been 

approved by the Board 

and it has been quite the 

hot topic around the County. Well, 

here’s the dish! For 2012, employees 

will have the choice between 

two different medical plans 

through United Healthcare. 

The High Deductible Health 

Plan (HDHP) is essentially the 

same plan with a few minor tweaks. 

The deductible has been lowered 

to $1,200 for employee only and 

$2,400 for employee with dependents. 

In addition, the annual out 

of pocket maximum has been reduced 

to $2,400 for employee only 

and $4,800 for employee with dependents. 

Pharmacy coverage on 

the HDHP remains unchanged. 

Once again, there will be a financial 

incentive for those who elect 

this plan. Plus, employee premiums 

for the HDHP remain the same. 

The Low Deductible Health 

Plan (LDHP) option is a new plan 

design and combines elements of 

the old HMO plan with elements 

of the new HDHP. This includes a 

deductible and out-of-pocket max, 

but not all services are subject to 

it or apply to it. Specifically, prescriptions, 

doctor’s office visits, 

outpatient surgery in a non-hospital 

based facility, and urgent care 

2012 is virtually upon us! Here is a preview 

of what we have in store for this year’s 

Benefits Open Enrollment. 

By Jaclyn Walker, hUman resoUrCes division 

will always have a flat copay charge 

regardless of where you are toward 

your deductible or out-of-pocket 

max accumulations. On the other 

hand, services such as inpatient 

$750/$1,250 

Incentive 

for HDHP 

To help employees on the 

HDHP pay for their medical 

expenses, the County will offer 

an incentive of either $750 

(employee only) or $1,250 

(employee with dependents). 

During open enrollment on 

BenTek, you will be able to 

specify whether the incentive 

should be deposited into 

your HSA (if you are eligible 

and have an open Optum 

account) or into a Medical 

Flexible Spending Account 

(FSA). Also, there will be no 

screening requirement to earn 

the County incentive for 2012. 

You must go on BenTek to 

designate where the deposit 

should be placed (HSA or 

FSA). If you do not submit your 

enrollment on BenTek, you 

will forfeit the incentive. 

hospital stays, surgeries, lab, Xray, 

MRI’s, durable medical equipment 

and emergency room visits 

will have a deductible, 20 percent 

coinsurance, and an annual out- 

of-pocket. 

This plan may be the best option 

for employees that require a set 

budget for their prescription expenses 

or need the certainty that 

a doctor’s visit will always have a 

set price. It is important to bear in 

mind that even if you hit the out of 

pocket max on the LDHP, you will 

still be responsible for all items 

billed by copay (such as prescriptions 

and office visits). With the 

LDHP, you cannot contribute to 

a Health Savings Account (HSA) 

and the County will not be providing 

a financial incentive. You can; 

however, elect to fund a medical 

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 

through payroll deduction. 

The HDHP and the LDHP are 

quite different with pros and 

cons for each option. We strongly 

encourage you to compare both 

plans carefully to ensure choosing 

the one that best works for you. 

HR Benefits will be available to assist 

you in understanding your options 

in the months ahead with a 

robust education campaign. 

Note: “A Look Ahead to 2012” benefits article is a summary only and not all-inclusive. All amounts shown above are for in-network 

services. Out of network services are covered, but with higher costs.

BENEFITS OPEN ENROLLMENT 

What you can count on 

Information, Education, and Communication! 

HR Benefits is committed to help 

educate and inform employees 

about the 2012 plan design and 

benefit offerings. We will start off 

with mandatory viewings of a special 

edition of “HR in the Loop.” 

This video will break down the 2012 

plan options and explain what you 

must do to receive your benefits 

in 2012. Following the presentation, 

employees will have time to 

ask questions. United Healthcare, 

Optum Bank, Express Scripts, and 

the other providers will be on-site 

this fall to conduct classes and host 

Q&A sessions. HR will continue to 

keep you “IN THE LOOP” through 

its web show, as well as email and 

postal mail! Be on the lookout for 

these communication campaigns 

as they unfold throughout the year. 

Fact? or Fiction? 

There has been a lot of talk around the water cooler 

about what the 2012 health plan option will be, but 

not all of the information being shared is accurate. 

Let’s separate the fact from the fiction. 

Fiction: If I choose the Low Deductible Plan 

(LDHP), I can cash out all the money that is left in 

my HSA. 

Fact: With the LDHP, you can keep the money that 

is left in your HSA and continue to spend it on qualified 

health expenses without tax consequences. If you cash it 

out or use it on non-qualified expenses, you will be given 

a 20 percent IRS penalty and need to pay income taxes on 

the funds. Also, once you are on the LDHP, you can no 

longer contribute funds to your HSA. 

Fiction: If I choose the LDHP, I will get the $25 per 

pay period wellness credit. 

Fact: There is no financial incentive offered for those who select the 

LDHP. That means no credit and no HSA or FSA funding from the county. 

Fiction: On the LDHP, once I reach my out-of-pocket max, all 

medical and pharmacy expenses are covered 100 percent. 

Fact: On the LDHP, you will always have copays for prescription and 

doctor’s visits – all year round. Copays do not count toward your 

deductible and the out-of-pocket max, and they do not stop, even if 

you reach the max. The out-of-pocket maximum only applies to the 

services with co-insurance, such as inpatient hospital, emergency room 

visits, Lab, X-ray, etc. With the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), 

once you reach your out-of-pocket max, all medical and pharmacy 

expenses are covered 100% for the remainder of the plan year. 

Opt Out Credit: 

• Employees with group 

coverage elsewhere can waive 

the County’s medical plan and 

still earn the opt out credit 

of up to $25 per pay period 

to reduce other premiums 

such as dental and vision. 

• Or, those with TRICARE 

(military insurance) may 

choose to use the $25 opt out 

credit towards premiums for 

the ASI TRICARE supplement 

through Orange County. 

Other Benefits: 

This year, we are preparing for a 

few other changes. 

• There is a chance that we 

will have a new Flexible 

Spending Account (FSA) 

provider. The 

County will continue 

to offer the Dependent 

Daycare FSA, as well as the 

Medical FSA, for those who 

elect the Low Plan or opt out 

of County medical coverage. 

• Those on the HDHP who 

have an HSA will also have 

a new option of a Limited 

Purpose FSA for dental and 

vision expenses only. 

• The County will offer 

benefits for same sex domestic 

partners in 2012, and a 

program for all new wellness 

incentives is being finalized. 

More details to come on all of 

these exciting new offerings!! 


Considering that most people 

spend 90 percent of 

their days indoors, it is important 

to understand that health 

starts from inside your home. We 

often hear about the high levels of 

outdoor pollution on the news but 

we may not connect that there are 

hazards in our own homes that may 

damage our health, or the health of 

our children or pets. 

Ask yourself... 

Is the air inside your home clean 

and healthy? 

• Do your children have breathing 

problems, like asthma? 

• Is someone in your home allergic 

to mold? 

• Can you recognize the signs of 

carbon monoxide poisoning? 

• Is there lead anywhere in your 

home? 

• Is your tap water safe to drink? 

• Do you have household products 

with chemicals in them that can 


COOPERATIvE ExTENSION 

Help yourself to a healthier home . . . 

By Mary Sue kennington, CooPerative extension serviCe division 

make you sick? 

• Do you use bug spray or other 

products that keep away pests? 

• Do you keep poisons where your 

children can reach them? 

The answers to questions like 

these will help you learn if your 

home is safe and healthy. It is up 

to you to make sure your home is 

a healthy home. Most common 

indoor health hazards can be reduced 

or avoided altogether, if you 

are aware of potential problems and 

take a few precautionary measures. 

Keeping a clean, dry and clutter free 

home are simple actions that you 

can implement to help yourself to a 

Common Indoor Health Hazards 

mold and moisture • carbon monoxide • 

household chemicals • unsafe drinking 

water • lead • asbestos • pesticides • dust 

and dust mites • allergens • asthma 

triggers • fire and safety hazards 

FOR MORE HEALTHY HOME TIPS, visit: www.surgeongeneral.gov/topics/healthyhomes/checklist.pdf 

healthier home. 

There are a variety of resources 

available to help you assess your 

indoor environment and make recommendations 

for protecting yourself 

and your family from the effects 

of common in door health hazards. 

Orange County/University of 

Florida IFAS Extension Education 

Center offers Healthy Home workshops 

for groups of 10 or more, and 

offers a variety of free educational 

fact sheets. 


Call 407-254-9200 or email 

marysuek@ufl.edu 

Tips to Improve Indoor Air Quality/ Reduce Allergen Exposure 

No smoking inside the 

1 home at any time. 

Keep the relative 

2 humidity in your 

home low, between 35% 

and 55%. To measure, 

purchase a hygrometer 

from a hardware store or 

use a HVAC thermostat 

with humidity control. 

Run your air conditioner 

3 on the “auto fan” setting. 

Use vent vans in 

4 the bathrooms and 

kitchen when cooking 

to remove moisture. 

Repair all 

5 water 

leaks. 

Remove wall-to-wall 

6 carpets from the 

bedrooms and install 

allergy friendly flooring 

such as natural linoleum. 

Use a central vacuum 

7 or a vacuum with 

a HEPA filter. Sweep or 

vacuum entire home at 

least once a week (including 

soft furniture such as 

fabric sofa). Vacuum more 

often if you have pets. 

Encase mattresses, box 

8 springs, and pillows 

with “mite-proof” covers. 

To reduce risk of mites 

and bedbugs, wash all 

bed linens regularly using 

hot water and the dryer. 

Have your heating and 

9 air-conditioning units 

inspected and 

serviced every 

six months.

WELLNESS 

Upgrade your health! 

…stay clear of inflammation-causing foods 

By SaJe taylor, hUman resoUrCes division* 

Inflammation is the body’s defense mechanism to protect it from 

irritants or harmful cells. However, chronic inflammation can lead 

to additional conditions such as lupus, heart disease, Parkinson’s 

disease, Alzheimer’s disease, arthritis and cancers. Study after study 

shows that the risk of heart disease and cancer are modifiable by our 

lifestyle choices which include the foods we choose to eat each day. To 

tip the balance in your favor, other than incorporating more natural 

anti-inflammatory foods in our diet, it’s also equally important to avoid 

or cut down on foods which are known to promote inflammation. Here 

are three foods which set the stage for inflammatory diseases: 

Sugar 

Pro-inflammatory Agent: 

Excessive sugar intake causes 

tooth decay and has been linked to 

increased risks of obesity, inflammation 

and chronic diseases such 

as syndrome X and type 2 diabetes. 

Inflammation-dousing 

Substitute: Got a sweet tooth? 

Opt for natural sugars found in 

whole fresh fruits instead. Not 

only do they give you the sweetness 

you crave for, they also 

supply you with vitamins, antioxidants 

and fibers that you 

won’t find in sugary foods and 

drinks. For example: dates, figs, 

persimmons, kiwis, papayas, 

watermelons and tangerines. 

Common Cooking Oils 

Pro-inflammatory 

Agent: Used in many 

homes and restaurants, 

they have very 

high omega-6 fatty 

acids and dismally low 

omega-3 fats. A diet 

consisting of highly 

imbalanced omega-6 

to omega-3 ratio promotes 

inflammation 

and breeds inflammatory 

diseases like heart 

disease and cancer. 

Inflammationdousing 

Substitute: 

Replace your omega- 

6-saturated cooking oils with 

extra virgin olive oil. It has a more 

balanced omega-6 to omega-3 

essential fatty acids ratio, is rich in 

oleic acid, an anti-inflammatory oil, 

and full of polyphenolic flavonoids. 

It is the most healthy of all the oils, 

as it is high in mono unsaturated 

fat which has been shown to help 

reduce the risk of heart disease. 

Refined Grains 

Pro-inflammatory Agent: A lot of 

the grains we eat are refined. They 

are devoid of fiber and vitamin B 

compared to unpolished and unrefined 

grains that still have the bran, 

germ and the aleurone layer intact. 

This makes refined grains as good 

as refined sugars, which are practically 

empty calories. And like refined 

sugars, refined grains have a 

higher glycemic index than unprocessed 

grains and, when they are 

consistently consumed, can hasten 

the onset of degenerative diseases 

like cancer and coronary disease. 

Inflammation-dousing 

Substitute: Go for minimally 

processed grains if you are not 

gluten intolerant. Note that just 

because the box says whole grains, 

it doesn’t mean that the grains 

inside are 100% intact. The problem 

is due to a lack of an internationally 

accepted definition for the 

word ‘wholegrain’. Admittedly, it’s 

not easy to tell whether a product 

is truly wholegrain or not. When in 

doubt, if it doesn’t look 

close to its natural 

state, don’t buy. 

*Article adapted from information on these websites: 

www.livestrong.com, mideastfood.about.com, and theconsciouslife.com. 


5 years 

Administrative 

Services 

Bruce L. Hall 

Community & 

Environmental 

Services 

Drew S. Hackenberry 

Dewitt Lewis III 

Charles J. Sieffert 

Smith Theodule 

Corrections 

Eric J. Armstrong 

Christopher A. Barnes 

Edmond E. Brann 

Dresha Crawford-Habachi 

Reginald C. Davis 

Pamela Duglas 

Shirley L. Hannah 

Takita S. Harris 

Rossine L. Johnson 

Stanley Jones 

Darrel T. Lockhart 

Alphanso McKenzie 

Tawana A. Murray 

Francisco Rodriguez Ortiz 

KWanna D. Patrick 

Damaris Rivera 

Wolanda S. Smith 

Patrick L. Whitehead 

James Williams 

Sharron F. Williams 

Court Administration 

Neida D. Taylor 

5 years 


Services 

Maria D. Alvarez 

David L. Roussel 

Richard D. Stoner 

Community & 

Environmental 

Services 

Senen Rivera, Jr. 

Maude J. Robinson 

Kevin R. Scharlau 

Richard E. Stephens 

Colette Williams 


Diali Coll Mercado 

Corrections 

Joselito Reyes Batista 

Rohan E. Bennett 

Marc Gross 

Jerry B. Haddock 

Ezihe K. Jones 

Janice R. Jones 

Johnique L. Keith 

Jennel C. Maharaj 

Angela D. McCaskill 


Marlon D. Alexander 

Martha A. Espinoza 

Stephanie M. Gaub 

Velda A. Morris 

Fire Rescue 

John Baboolal III 

Daymond A. Bernard 

Steven R. Brandenberger 

Bruce L. Dixon 

Efrain Feliz 

Edgar A. Gomez 

Katie L. Gray 

Dwight E. Green, Jr. 

Karen E. Owens 

Anthony C. Gutierrez 

Brandon T. Higa 

Michael R. Kibler 

Stephen A. Kibler 

Roberto C. Lambis 

Scott E. Metters 

Anthony D. Phillips 

Joshua Min Ritter 

Anthony V. Smith 

Gary S. Smith 

Brady J. Stalter 

Jesus A. Ulloa 

Leonardo Varon 


Jeffrey F. Dunn 

Office of Public 

Engagement & Citizen 

Advocacy 

Chris R. Glenn 

Public Works 

Latasha Y. McGee 

Esteban Perez 

Igneri Rodriguez 

Paul W. Rowley 

Jacquelyn Sanchez 

Shirley A. Spatcher 

Morgan S. Taylor 

Will Williams, Jr. 

County Administrator 

Charlene Gary 

County Attorney’s 

Office 

Whitney E. Evers 

Tara L. Gould 


Rosemary E. Fansher 

Marie Freyre 


Cora J. Barbour 

Kimberley L. Brown 

Cheryl M. Lewis 

Isis Alameda Sanchez 

Carmen S. Serrano 

Fire Rescue 

William F. Adams 

Daniel C. Buchanan 

Matthew M. Butschek 


Service Awards 

JULY 2011 

Carmel L. Bostick 

Timothy A. Branderhorst 

James M. Proctor 

Utilities 

Emilia I. Carroza 

Eric P. Elton 

Ferndina M. Iverson 

Eric M. Sanchez 

Leslie Weeks Truluck 

Laura M. Woodbury 

10 years 


Services 

Sally A. Bergman 

Dean R. Cousins 

Bruce W. Heffelbower 

Community & 

Environmental 

Services 

Anna L. Fullen 

Corrections 

Willie J. Baker 

Wilbert C. Danner 

Bruce R. Hagy 

Thelma L. Jones 

Ruben G. Rodriguez 

Debra S. Shadoan 

Alysia J. Siller 

County Attorney’s 

Office 

John P. Lowndes 


Michelle L. Blanchette 

Vivian Burton Jones 

AUGUST 2011 

George C. Carter 

Daniel B. Coats 

David L. Cost 

Patrick J. Forkin 

Randy T. Frey 

Kevin E. Frye 

Ariel David Jakubowicz 

Chad B. Lake 

Anthony P. La Manna 

Jason P. Laub 

David M. Macchi 

Derick W. Masso 

Aaron P. Reilly 

Douglas C. Richmond 

Casandra M. Riley 

Ernesto Rodriguez 

Edward Stuemke II 

Mechelle E. Toombs 

Chad A. Tucker 

Erin K. Warrington 

David A. Wilkins 

Robert M. Wojcik 


Susan E. Caswell 

Barry C. Counts 

David B. Seaman 


Luis A. Espinosa 

Rosa Castro Rivera 

Office of 

Accountability 

Richard B. Bergstein 

Wayne M. Fowks 

Bienvenido Lopez 

Susan E. Pettingill 

Public Works 

Rodney A. Brock 

Hazem A. El-Assar 

15 years 


Services 

Kevin D. Ballou 

Alyce E. Morales 

Corrections 

Marie A. Eady 

Arlevia McGee 

Fire Rescue 

Rodney L. Estepp 

Larry C. Joyner 


Marva F. Davis 

Gregory A. Roe 

Office of 


James R. Daye 

Alfred E. Simons 

Public Works 

John W. Barry 

20 years 

Pauline E. Worthington 

Office of 


Melissa Lawrie 

Travis H. Price 

Nell Figueroa Texidor 

Office of Public 

Engagement & Citizen 

Advocacy 

Reuben L. Gold 

Public Works 

Krista M. Barber 

Bernice P. Ford 

Terry D. Higley 

Elizabeth White 

Utilities 

Mary J. Brakeall 

Raynaldo Cruz 

Robert E. Faulkner 

Andrew J. Jones 

James R. Montalvo 

Jose Ortiz 

Brian D. Rossell 

10 years 


Services 


John W. Garza 


James L. Rader 

Office of 


Thomas A. Luennemann 

25 years 

Community & 

Environmental 

Services 

Chris J. Schroettinger 

Corrections 

Gregory G. Mathis 

Public Works 

Jason L. Stough 

Utilities 

Ben P. Bateman 

Terry W. Mau 

Kenneth E. Rivera 

30 years 


Jennifer M. Severance 

Utilities 

Fred A. Baker 

35 years 

Utilities 

James R. Shorette 

William P. Davis 

Community & 

Environmental 

Services 

Cheryl A. Wasserman 

Corrections 

Robert L. Anderson 

Gloria C. Barnes 

Andre L. Dewolf 

Terry L. Dulaney 

Jeffrey A. Goswellen 

Shawn D. Gregory 

David H. Rivera 

Angela R. Smith 

Jason A. Smith 

Richard L. Wheatley 


Robert D. Fountain 

Kyana L. Rolle 

Trellany Y. Williams 

Office of 


Stanley Jones 

Public Works 

Wilma J. Nicholas 

Utilities 

Lazaro Heredia

Demetries L. Warren 

Eugenia A. Wright 

15 years 

Community & 

Environmental 

Services 

Nitosha M. Coleman 

Jesus Rosales 


Michael E. Brinson 

Nenelo Figueroa 

Robert Valyou, Jr. 

Corrections 

Alice K. De Rosa 

Angelia C. Mitchell 

MAY 1 

Christopher I. Anderson 

Mosquito Control Spec. II 


William R. Becker 

Plant Specialist I, Utilities 

Troy M. Corn 

Field Specialist II, Utilities 

Khadija EL Fitouri 

Fiscal Coordinator, Utilities 

Anthony L. Hogan 



Kenneth Kyle 


Samuel LeBron 



Carl McGee 



Kevin L. McKnight 



James F. Peters 

Sr. Foreman 


Daniel Pineiro 

Inventory Specialist 


Sara P. Poindexter 

Sr. Engineer, Utilities 

Jason L. Root 

Sr. Environmental Specialist 

Community & 

Environmental Services 

Paul E. Strickland 



Allen H. Moore 

Chiquita Seay Bynes 


Michael L. Crum 

Fire Rescue 

Elaine A. Heathcoat 

Genevieve D. Latham 

Utilities 

Lynda Ayala 

Scott W. Rampenthal 

20 years 


Hazel A. Mendez 

Corrections 

James F. Walsh 

Equipment Mechanic II 


MAY 15 

Michael L. Church 

Contract Administrator 

Public Works 

Dil D. Luther 

Animal Services Manager 

Community & 

Environmental 

Services 

Roberta R. Thomas 

Correctional Lieutenant 84 

Corrections 

Elbert H. Walker 

Foreman, Public Works 

Barry V. White 

Correctional Captain 

Corrections 

MAY 29 

Eddie L. Bell 

Asst. Tech Operation 

Supervisor 


Michael D. Brinson 

Mason, Public Works 

Jose A. Canas 

Financial Coordinator 


Donald W. Chaples 

Lt. Preceptor 56 QP 

Fire Rescue 

Jason P. Draper 

Engineer 56 QP, Fire Rescue 

Marcus M. Jackson, Jr. 

Engineer 56, Fire Rescue 

Paul R. Murray 

Bus. Unit Systems Analyst 

Service Awards 

Suzanne M. Dinardo 

Maria Sanchez de Maunez 


Annie L. Hill 

Fire Rescue 

Penelope J. Garlock 

Michael A. Howe 

Edwin Santana 

Keith R. Watts 

Public Works 

Lee W. Owens 

25 years 

Corrections 

Terry L. Curtis 


Jason R. Reynolds 

Planner III, Community & 


Tony J. Shives 

Equipment Operator III 

Public Works 

Keith A. Wells 

Lieutenant 56, Fire Rescue 

JUNE 12 

Marc Brown 

Supervisor, Utilities 

Matthew W. Cheal 

Firefighter Paramedic 56 

Fire Rescue 

Jeanette Cortes 

Operations Specialist 

Utilities 

Luis C. Flores 


Aaron P. Gaver 


Fire Rescue 

Eric A. Gill 

Conv. Center Technician IV 


Geneva S. Goldsmith 

HR Analyst, Community & 


Antonio Miranda 

Medical/Forensic Rec. 

Coordinator, Health Services 

Marc D. Paquette 

Sr. Engineering Inspector 

Utilities 

Luis W. Prosper, Jr. 


Fire Rescue 

Jancarlos Rodriguez 

Rivera 

David J. Jones 

Clarence E. Randle 

Fire Rescue 

Kevin J. Atkinson 

Christopher L. Dobson 

Kenneth R. Henderson 

James A. Joiner 

Henry J. Lesky 

Richard W. Marcotte 

Johnnie W. Morris, Sr. 

Richard M. Reynolds 

Office of 


Pamela M. Harris 

Public Works 

Joseph C. Kunkel 

Equipment Operator III 

Public Works 

JUNE 26 

Frataccia A. Bryan 

Non-Certified 

Correctional Officer 

Corrections 

Margaret L. Bun 

Non-Certified 


Corrections 

Michael C. Cadieux 

Field Spec. II, Utilities 

Yvonne M. Evans 

Administrative Specialist 


Larsen,Peter 

Conv. Center Tech. III 


Steven W. Lehosit 

Equipment Operator I 

Public Works 

Alexandra Lopez 

Caseworker 


Dustin E. Moylan 

Equipment Operator II 

Public Works 

Ismael J. Pinero 

Non-Certified 


Corrections 

Brittany N. Quarterman 

Non-Certified 


Corrections 

Charles L. Richardson 

Electronic Systems Coord. 


Utilities 

Malcolm L. Skinrud 

Brian J. Valance 

30 years 

Fire Rescue 

Mark S. Rhame 

35 years 

Utilities 

A. C. King 

45 years 

Fire Rescue 

Harold R. Cole 

2011 

Manithe Senat 

Family Teacher Assistant 


Megan E. Smulski 

Code Enforcement 

Inspector, Community & 


Jessica M. Swain 

Community Services 

Worker, Family Services 

Vanessa L. Velazquez 

Non-Certified 


Corrections 

Promotions 

Sonya N. Washington 

Non-Certified 


Corrections 


FOR SALE 

Land for Sale: Getting 

ready to retire, moving from 

Florida. Check out this great 

deal! Land in Eastern Tennessee. 

Beautiful building lot in Tellico 

Village on the Tellico Lake. 

Location is about one hour 

south of Knoxville and less then 

an hour from the Smokey Mtn. 

National Park. Over 40 miles of 

shoreline on the lake along with 

3 golf courses, tennis courts, rec. 

center, swimming pools, beach 

area, marinas with boat slips 

and much more. Price reduced 

The ORANGE SPIEL provides 

space free of charge to 

employees who want to sell or 

trade personal items to other 

employees. 

1. Space is limited and will be 

granted first-come-first-served. 

Crossword Puzzle 

AUG. - SEPT. 

dOWN 

1.) The County medical plan option that offers an incentive of either $750 

(employee only) or $1,250 (employee with dependents). 

3.) Orange County is the first in the nation to offer an _________ App for 

emergencies. 


C L A S S I F I E d S 

for quick sale, $5,975. Call 

407-349-9245. 

2000 Ford Mustang 

Convertible: 6 cyl. automatic, 

silver with black top, 

112,000 miles, runs good, cold 

A/C, power doors, windows and 

seat, am/fm/cd, alloy wheels. 

Well maintained. Only 2 owners. 

Comes with a new top that just 

needs to be installed. Asking 

$5,000/OBO. Call Laurie at 

407-733-2168. 

2 Leather Chair and 

Ottman: Brown, excellent 

condition, $250 ea. Dining table 

2. Only home numbers can be 

published. No work phone or 

e-mail, however we must have 

your work number and location 

on file. 

3. No personal ads accepted. 

4. Only one ad per employee 

w/round glass top and 4 chairs/ 

Sofa, one year old, $100 ea. Call 

Brenda at 407-497-4885. 

A/C Unit: AP12000S 

Edgestar/12,000 BTU Portable 

Room A/C w/ remote, 1yr old, 

$200. Call Sue at 407-469-2423. 

2008 Toyota Tacoma: 

Radiant red, 2.7 4 cyl. 164 hp, 

good on gas. 7131 Prerunner, 

low mileage 27,500. Balance of 

factory warranty. AC, 5 speed 

manual transmission, Dr & Ps 

dual air bags, side door impact 

beams, 16” wheels, am/fm/cd, 

digital clock, tilt/telescoping 

per issue. 

5. No ads for weapons, firearms 

or liquor. 

6. SPIEL reserves the right to 

reject any advertisement. 

7. The deadline to submit 

Answers: (Down) 1.) HDHP 3.) iPhone 4.) inflammation 6.) reduce 8.) Fiesta 9.) Hector 12.) dust 14.) CRS 15.) EMS 

(Across) 2.) Facilities 5.) healthy 7.) false 9.) hotels 10.) unrelated 11.) two 13.) October 16.)entities 

steering wheel. All scheduled 

maintenance done. Asking 

$15,300. Call 407-275-5452. 

Flat Tv: LCD-HDTV 48 inch 

Magnavox 1080p with TV stand 

and sound bar included. 2 yrs 

old. Need space. $675.00. Call 

407-488-5119. 

Household Items: Girl’s 

dresser/mirror, $125; Washer & 

Dryer, $350; Glass dining room 

set w/wine bar & mirror, $175. 

Photos available. Call Daisy at 

321-662-6352. 

classified ads for the Oct.-Nov. 

2011 issue is September 1, 2011. 

8. Mail or Inter-office to: Spiel 

c/o Communication Division, 

201 S. Rosalind Ave. 3rd Floor, 

Fax: 407-836-5377 or 

Email: judi.kerr@ocfl.net 

4.) What is the body’s defense mechanism to protect it 

from irritants or harmful cells? 

6.) _______, reuse, and recycle are the 3R’s of protecting 

the environment. 

8.) To celebrate Hispanic Heritage, an Employee _______ 

will be held on October 21 at County Administration. 

9.) One of the “official” photographers for the “Ride 

United” event. 

12.) A common indoor health hazard. 

14.) The incentive-based program where points are 

awarded to communities that undertake various 

floodplain activities? 

15.) Before his assignment as interim manager for OEM, 

Dave Freeman served as manager for this County division. 

ACROSS 

2.) This group sponsored the 5th Annual “Ride United” 

Charity Run. 

5.) Keeping a clean, dry and clutter free home makes what 

type of home? 

7.) True or False: If an employee chooses the LDHP, he or 

she required to cash out all the money left in their HSA. 

9.) The Florida Green Lodging Program helps these 

establishments green their operations. 

10.) It is inappropriate for someone to use our logo for 

_________ County business. 

11.) In 2012, County employees will have a choice between 

how many medical plans through United Healthcare? 

13.) Hispanic Heritage is celebrated during what month? 

16.) The Orange County logo distinguishes itself from 

private individuals and _______.

AUGUST 

aUgUst 5 

Aquatics Workshop: 

Learn to identify aquatic 

invasive exotic vegetation 

and animals and about the 

management of these species. 

Free! Pre-registration required. 

When: 9 am-3 pm. Where: 

Orange County Extension Education 

Center, 6021 S. Conway 

Rd. Call 407-254-9022. 

6 Square Ft. Gardening: 

Learn to grow more vegetables, 

herbs and flowers in less space 

than you thought possible. 

Free class! Pre-registration 

required. When: 9-10:30 am. 

Where: Orange County Extension 

Education Center, 6021 S. 

Conway Rd. Call 407-254-9200. 

aUgUst 12-14 

Back-to-School Sales 

Tax Holiday: The backto-school 

sales tax holiday will 

last three days and no sales tax 

will be collected on sales of 

clothing, footwear, and certain 

accessories selling for $75 or 

less, or on certain school supplies 

selling for $15 or less. 

aUgUst 13 

Legal Q&A for 

Neighborhood 

Organization: Do you 

have legal questions about 

governance, grievances or appeals, 

records, disputes, reserve 

funding, foreclosures, association 

rules, and more regarding 

neighborhood organizations? 

Attend this free workshop and 

get the answers! Registration 

required. When: 9am-noon. 

Where: IOCI, 450 E. South St., 

Call 407-836-0035 to register. 

FireFest 2011: Compete 

with friends in firefighter geardressing 

challenges or hose 

cart races. Meet local firefighters, 

watch demonstrations, and 

learn about fire safety while 

enjoying food, crafts, activities, 

and more! Cost included 

in general admission. Outdoor 

festivities are FREE. When: 10 

am-4 pm. Where: Orange 

County Regional History Center, 

65 E. Central Blvd. Call 407-836- 

8500 for more information. 

aUgUst 20 

National Homeless 

Animals’ Day: Reflect and 

remember homeless animals 

that do not make it to shelters 

and do not find a warm, loving 

home. This is a chance to spotlight 

the beneficial work that 

animal welfare agencies do 

to find sheltered animals new 

homes, and it is a great opportunity 

to rescue a pet from 

a shelter or animal group. For 

more information, call Animal 

Services at 407-254-9140. 

aUgUst 22 

OCPS Back in Session: 

Orange County Public Schools 

classes begin after summer 

break. 

SEPTEMBER 

sePtemBer 2-5 

Central Florida Film 

Festival: Annual event dedicated 

to educating, promoting 

and showcasing film media 

talent and to expose Florida 

residents to the cultural importance 

of this media. Visit: www. 

centralfloridafilmfestival.com. 

sePtemBer 5 

Labor Day: Most County 

facilities will be closed. 

sePtemBer 9-11 

Orlando Home & 

Garden Show: Central 

Florida’s largest and most 

attended home show. Where: 

Orange County Convention 

Center, North Building, Hall 

NB, 9400 Universal Blvd. Cost: 

$8/adult, Free/children under 

16 yrs, $4/evening rate. Call 

407-685-9800 or visit www. 

orangecountyhomeshow.com 

for more information. 

sePtemBer 11 

September 11: National 

Day of Prayer and Remembrance 

for those lost in the 

September 11th incident. 

sePtemBer 15 

Fall Lawn Care: As the 

temperatures begin to cool 

down, it’s the perfect time to 

start repairing the damage to 

your lawn caused by insects, 

weeds, and diseases during 

the environmentally stressful 

summer months. Free class! 

Pre-registration required. 

When: 6-7:30 pm. Where: Jessie 

Brock Community Center, 310 

N. Dillard St., Winter Garden. To 

register, call 407-254-9200. 

sePtemBer 23 

Fall Season Begins: Visit 

ocextension.ifas.ufl.edu for fall 

landscaping class schedule. 

sePtemBer 24 

Streetscape Adopt-A- 

Tree Program: Receive 

two 7-gallon trees per household 

on a first-come, firstserved 

basis. When: 8 am-noon 

(or when all the trees are gone). 

Where: Barnett Park, 4801 W. 

Colonial Dr. To receive free 

trees, participants must register 

upon arrival and provide proof 

of Orange County residency. 

Call 407-254-9200. 

sePtemBer 30 

13th Annual United 

Way Charity Golf 

Tournament: Registration 

$85/person or $320 for a foursome. 

Event includes greens 

fee, cart, range balls, 2 bottles 

of water, goodie bag and the 

awards luncheon. When: Registration 

at 7 am/Shotgun Start 

at 8 am. Where: Shingle Creek 

2011 

Calendar 

Golf Club, 9939 Universal Blvd., 

Orlando. Call 407-836-6254. 

Coming this oCtoBer! 

Hispanic Heritage 

Month: Mark your calendars 

for these upcoming events - 

BCC Proclamation, Tuesday, 

October 4 at the Commission 

Chambers and Rm 105, County 

Administration, 201 S. Rosalind 

Avenue. (8:30 am Reception/9:00 

am Proclamation); 

Employee Fiesta (with bake 

contest), Friday, October 21 

at County Administration. For 

details, visit https://sites.google. 

com/site/hhcgoc/ or call Marie 

King at 407-836-5315. 

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.

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