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Greetings,

Welcome to the June-July issue of the Orange Spiel. I have some exciting news that I want to share about events in the coming months.

On June 15, 2012, I will present Orange County’s State of the County. While preparing the speech, I thought about what makes our community the best place to live, learn, work, play, do business and raise a family.

My remarks will touch on how we have raised the bar on ethics, accountability and transparency and how our commitment to fiscal responsibility has advanced Orange County’s economic sustainability.

Online viewers can watch the State of the County starting at 5 p.m. following the event at www.orangetvfl.net. The program will also air on Orange TV on Brighthouse Channel 199, Comcast Channel 9 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 at 5 p.m.

As a government, we are leaner; and as a community, we are greener.

Speaking of green, July is National Parks Month. Summer is a great time to take advantage of the many amenities and fun activities offered through Orange County Parks and Recreation. To learn more about events that your family can enjoy this season, turn to page 10.

I am also very excited about our redesigned Orange County website, which contains a variety of new features and improvements, including easy navigation, a powerful new search engine, social networking interfaces and extensive information regarding open government, public engagement, public works and legislative issues. You can learn more about our revamped website on page 4.

I also invite you to connect with me through my new social media platforms. On Facebook, you can find me at https://www.facebook.com/OrangeCountyMayor. On Twitter, search for Mayor_Jacobs or just click on http://twitter.com/Mayor_Jacobs. You can also subscribe to my YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/MayorTeresaJacobs.

I encourage you to enjoy your summer holidays!

As always, thanks for all that you do for the citizens of Orange County.

Teresa Jacobs Orange County Mayor

OrangeSpielMayor’s LetterEDITOR

Judi Kerr

GRAPHIC DESIGNERLisa Damerst

CONTRIBUTING EDITORSConvention Center

Gwen Wilson

Cooperative ExtensionMary Sue Kennington

Environmental ProtectionNancy Rodlun

Growth ManagementMarie King

Health ServicesRandy Lewis

Human Resources Erlene Cavalere Sally Lassalle

Neighborhood Preservation & Revitalization

Tiana DavisOffice of Emergency Management

Cherie Boyce

Parks & RecreationAmanda Kimmer

Public WorksRalphetta Aker

UtilitiesTracy Newsome

STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERSLisa Damerst Mike Davies

Chris DeJesus Laura LordJudi 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 [email protected]. We reserve the right to edit submissions for length and clarity.

June - July 2012 • ORANGE SPIEL 3

JUNE JULY 2012

Cont

ents

2 Mayor’s Letter

4 New & Improved County Website Launched

5 Convention Center a Top U.S. Facility / PCAN Award

6 Hurricane Season is Here! / 311’s Role During Disasters

7 Mosquito Control: It’s not the Pond!

8 There Are Savages Among Us

9 Summer Day Camps for Youth

10-12 July is Parks Month: 5K Races / Parks Serve as Film Locations / Camp Scooter

13 Earth Day Project Brings Many “Acts of Green”

14 Teaming Up to Get Into Shape

15 Orange County Team at IOA Corp 5k

16-17 Service Awards / Puzzle

18 Promotions / Public Works Week

19 Calendar

On The COverJoin Orange County Parks for an Epic Summer. Kelly Ferris,

assistant to Mayor Teresa Jacobs, leads the race at

Moss Park. Turn to page 10.

Photo by Sara Morrell, Parks and Recreation Division

The new and improved Fast Track online permitting system allows licensed contractors to establish an escrow account to register for member services to check licenses, permits and plans status online; apply for sub-permits or view permit comments online; schedule or check inspection results or estimate and pay fees.

Fast Track online permitting will also improve your ability to review permits, inspections, and plan status, browse contractor information and field investigation reports, access forms, and use our impact fee calculator.

NEW & IMPROVED FAST TRACK PERMITTING

Starts June 4th!

Orange County Permitting Services is working hard to improve its service to you.

For more information, visit www.ocfl.net/building or email [email protected]


April heralded in the much anticipated debut of Orange County Government’s redesigned website. The initiative is part of Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs’ vision for

better public access to open and responsive government services. “Our goal is to make the site efficient and productive so

that citizens can get connected and better engage with their government,” said Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs.

The analysis, programming, configuring and redesign took almost one year to complete and involved every department of the county’s organizational chart. Staff from Orange County’s Information Systems and Services Division completed the project after receiving input from Mayor Jacobs and a committee of Orange County employees.

“The project was a huge undertaking but the end product made

it all worthwhile,” said ISS Supervisor Kris RiCharde. “The result is a beautiful website that really showcases everything Orange County Government is and all that we have to offer.”

Prominently featured on the new homepage is a powerful search engine and browse all services button. The revamped page and revolving photos captures Orange County’s vibrant cultural landscape and presents information in a more straightforward manner, making online navigation more user-friendly.

The homepage also features a warm and personal welcome greeting from Mayor Jacobs and a new tutorial that demonstrates the ease of navigation. The website design focuses on taking users right where they want to go without having to navigate through various layers of content.

“Thinking about the website content in terms of services and topics as opposed to organizational structure was hard at first,” RiCharde said. “You don’t really realize how much you are engrained in your thinking until you have to turn everything upside down.”

The website, which was streamlined to half its original size, also contains extensive information regarding economic development, open government, public engagement, public works and legislative issues. A new “Stay Connected” area offers easy access to Board of County Commissioners meeting agendas, ways to get involved through advisory boards and other volunteer opportunities.

“Positioning Orange County as the nation’s best destination to work, play, raise a family and do business is a key component of Orange County’s economic strategy. I am proud to have this website as our online ambassador representing our county,” said Mayor Jacobs. “I wish to thank Orange County staff for their hard work in successfully bringing this significant project to our residents, businesses and visitors.”

By Nadia VaNderhoof, CommuniCations Division

Stay Connected with Mayor Jacobs on Social Media

http://www.facebook.com/OrangeCountyMayor

http://twitter.com/Mayor_Jacobs

WWW.OCFL.NET

Redesigned Orange County Website

Launched in April

http://www.youtube.com/user/MayorTeresaJacobs


O range County’s Primary Care Access Network (PCAN) is the recipient of the 2012 Blue Cross and Blue Shield Sapphire Award for Excellence in Community Health.

PCAN is a 22 agency collaborative comprised of public, private and faith-based organizations.

For more than a decade, PCAN has consistently gained strength and stability, expanding its presence and service offerings in the community as it continues to provide cost-effective health care to Orange County’s uninsured residents. Through its network of “medical homes,” PCAN provides a full range of primary and specialty care services to over 120,000 patients.

The Sapphire Award is Florida’s only statewide honor that recognizes organizations that have demonstrated excellence in addressing community health care needs. Presented annually, the $100,000 award is the top honor an organization can receive for its impact on the community. PCAN will use these funds to serve even more needy and deserving patients throughout the year.

PCAN Receives $100,000 Sapphire AwardBy raNdy Lewis & Margaret BreNNaN, HealtH serviCes Department

Atop online trade publication ranks the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) as the number

one convention center in the United States. Business Review USA announced after comparing the size, capacity, locations and costs of convention centers across the country.

OCCC was selected as the top convention center because of the significant economic impact the facility brings to the community which amounts to $87.50 in estimated tax savings to each Orange County household every year. The article also highlights the OCCC amenities which include full-service restaurants, food courts, remote airline check-in and on-site massage services.

“It’s an honor being chosen as the best convention facility,” said Kathie Canning, deputy general manager, Orange County Convention Center. “We’re fortunate to have talented, hard-working employees and partners that deserve the credit for this award. Going above and beyond expectations is our goal for each and every event.” “It is also a signal to the trade-show

industry that Orlando is a leader in the convention market and will be as further improvements transpire in and around the convention center.”

The news comes during one of the most successful quarters in the history of the OCCC. More than 40 events already took place at the OCCC this year, including

the National Plastics Exposition and Star Wars Celebration. The plastics show attracted more than 55,000 attendees and 1,933 exhibiting companies making it one of the largest shows utilizing 2.1 million feet of exhibition space. It was so successful that SPI has decided to return to Orange County for its 2015 event. The plastics show was the first one to take place outside of Chicago since 1971, the Business Review USA’s second ranking convention center.

1st

Health Services Division Manager and PCAN Administrator, Margaret Brennan, accepts the Sapphire Award from Blue Cross CEO Pat Geraghty.

WE ARE NUMBER ONE!

FOR MORE INFORMATION: About Orange County

Convention Center events visit www.occc.net

OC Convention Center Named a Top U.S. Facility

By Gwen wilson, Convention Center


ARE YOU PREPARED?

is Here

By lorenzo williams, puBliC safety CommuniCations

Hurricane Season

By Cherie BoyCe, offiCe of emergenCy managementHow Are Tropical Storms Named?The United Nations’ World Meteorologists Organization (WMO) monitors and studies global weather conditions year round. These meteorologists determine the seasons of weather around the globe based upon historical weather activity. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) tentatively forecasts 12 named storms that may occur during the Atlantic region hurricane season. Their names are established by the WMO as one list of six rotating name files. Some names have earned such a bad reputation that they will never again appear on any of these lists. This includes Andrew, Camille, Katrina, and Ivan.(sources: www.wmo.int and dalehyde.hubpages.com)

P eople need a convenient way to access their government, especially for services that are exclusively delivered by a federal, state, county or city agency. Services can have

varying degrees of complexity and their location and access are not always easily understood by citizens. Orange County’s 311 system helps citizens conveniently access information and services. Its benefit to the community, while clearly evident during normal daily operations, becomes even more critical during disasters and large-scale events.

Citizens can capitalize on a convenient, coordinated and strategic location for incident reporting and information gathering. One easy-to-remember number like 311 is obviously better than multiple contacts for various services, especially during times of disaster and elevated anxiety.

With Orange County’s 311 system, citizens can receive up-to-date information on road and building closures, evacuation routes, shelter locations, sandbags, and debris drop-off points. By diverting non-emergency calls from busy 911 systems, 311 helps ensure that first responders remain available for situations

that are immediately life-threatening. The effectiveness of the 911 system could be severely impaired if it had to respond to large-scale event and disaster calls in addition to the average 911 call volume.

311 non-emergency systems have become a key component of emergency planning and are used to address events such as hurricanes, wildfires, floods, bridge collapses, bowl games, World Cup and other sporting functions. There are many possibilities for 311.

2012 Atlantic Region Tropical Storm Names

Alberto, Beryl, Chris, Debby, Ernesto, Florence, Gordon, Helene, Isaac, Joyce, Kirk, Leslie, Michael, Nadine,

Oscar, Patty, Rafael, Sandy, Tony, Valerie and William

A s Floridians, most of us are all too aware that June 1st marks the beginning of hurricane season. The big question each year is what kind of activity is in store for us. So far, the

general consensus for the 2012 Atlantic basin hurricane season by the Weather Channel/WSI, Colorado State University, and AccuWeather is we will likely experience an average- to below-average number of tropical storms and hurricanes.

The numbers are expected to be lower in 2012 due to cooler sea-surface temperatures in the Atlantic and the possible development of an El Niño by late-summer or early fall, which tends to reduce the number of tropical cyclones in the Atlantic basin. While the prediction is for fewer storms, this does not mean we are out of the water. It only takes one storm to wreak havoc on a community. Prepare the same for every season, regardless of how much activity is predicted. Atlantic Hurricane Season: June 1 - November 30

311’s role During Disasters


E very year, Central Florida’s hot summer weather brings around some recognizable pests. They

are irritating, frustrating, and at times it seems like they are everywhere and there is no escape. It’s mosquitoes, of course! This time of year, the public health threat and all-around nuisance overwhelmingly comes from one of its most abundant breeding habitats, and it’s not the pond down the street—it’s your backyard!

The Mosquito Control Division is asking you to spread the word in your neighborhood about the potential mosquito nurseries that may be all around our homes. To reduce their breeding opportunities, you can begin by checking your own property.

Prevent Water AccumulationLook around for anything that may

accumulate rain or sprinkler water and dump it out. Store buckets, containers, wheel barrows, or kiddie pools upside-down, or ensure they have a lid to prevent water accumulation. Mosquitoes only

need a small amount of water, about a half inch or so with little to no surface disturbance, and they know how to find it. You may have turned the kiddie pool upside-down, but is there a lip on the edge that can hold a little water? There’s a reason skeeters have been around since the age of dinosaurs!

Flush Out Water Supplies If you have objects or structures that

hold water that cannot be dumped out, flush them out with water. Many residents have hefty bird baths or water plates beneath large potted plants that cannot be easily emptied. Bromeliads, popular plants that grow up the sides of trees in many of our yards, are natural mosquito nurseries. The plants have a unique shape that captures and retains enough water for mosquito

larvae to flourish. Thorough refreshment with a garden

hose can remove mosquito larva from any of these types of containers before they finish their aquatic life cycle. Most species of mosquito can mature from an egg into a flying, biting insect in as little as five to seven days! This time of year, it is a good practice to dump and flush your containers at least once a week. Try it out; you may be surprised at how opportunistic mosquitoes can be!

By JoeL sMithsoN, mosquito Control Division

Mosquitoes bring the bite right to our doorstepsIt’s not the Pond!

MOSQUITO CONTROL

It only takes a little bit of rain to turn these common items into mosquito breeding sites.

• pet dishes • trash cans • kiddie pools • rain gutters • pottery and pottery plates

• tires • mop buckets • wagons

• plastic playhouses • inoperable fountains

• trash can lids • bird baths

Common home Breeding Sites:

Mosquito larvae, also known as “wrigglers” because of their movements, can breed in explosive numbers in a small amount of water.

Take the bite out of your neighborhood: Spread the word about potential mosquito nurseries

around the home.


You may have felt that some of your coworkers are savages, but now there’s proof. In March, a number of Orange County employees participated in the Savage

Race, a 4-mile long mud and obstacle race held near Clermont. Then in April, some of these same employees, along with a few newcomers, participated in the 5K Mud Crusade in Dade City.

Each race featured 20 plus obstacles and lots and lots of mud. Mud to run through, crawl through, and be sub-merged in (one obstacle consisted of a mud pit with boards that racers had to go under with just enough space to keep their eyes and nose out of the mud).

There were military-style obstacles, such as walls to jump over, walls and cargo nets to climb, pitch dark pipes partly flooded with muddy water, and of course, barbed wire strung over mud for racers to belly crawl through. There was also a huge water slide with a large pool of mud at the end, monkey bars and balance beams that if you fell off of then you took a mud bath, huge towers of hay bales to climb over, and fire to jump over.

There were also some more unusual challenges such as the ice plunge, which consisted of a large roll-off dumpster divided into two areas by a baffle board in the center. Racers had to jump in the first area, go underneath the board, and swim up through the ice. The baffle in the center had barbed wire on top to prevent racers from escaping the ice, although some tried, preferring the barbed wire over the ice.

In between obstacles, there was running. Participants ran up hills, ran while carrying sandbags, ran through tires on the ground (football style) and through hanging tires that knocked racers around, and of course, they ran through mud. To temporarily rinse off all of the mud, the Savage Race included a 150-meter swim.

So why would anyone subject themselves to events like these? It’s kind of a mystery, but everyone who par-ticipated had a blast, and most plan to do another “mud run” soon.

The race organizers seem to have a knack for mak-

ing the races hard but doable for almost all entrants. Utilities had a team of employees, friends, and family in each of these races that ranged in age from 15 to 50, and

all completed the races. Parks and Recreation also had a team that completed each race.

A lot of teamwork was needed to make it through some of the obstacles and new acquaintances were made. Teammates who may have only barely known each other are now planning future races together.

This type of race has exploded in popularity in the past few years, with races such as the Tough Mudder, Muddy Buddy, and Spartan Race holding events around the country. The races generally range from three to 12 miles, but can be as crazy as a 48-hour test of endurance.

If you think you’d like to give one a shot, get a team together and give it a try. You just may get addicted!

5K MUD CRUSADE

There Are...

Among Us

By KareN aLLeN & traCy NewsoMe, utilities Department

Belly crawling through mud and under barbed wire at the Savage Race.

Orange County Utilities Savage Race team

The ice plunge challenge

Savages


4-H WORKSHOPS

Cooperative extension’s

During the summer, Cooperative Extension offers 4-H Day Camps open to Orange County youth. Each workshop has a specific age requirement ranging from

ages 9 to 18 and program material costs ranging from $15 to $50. Day Camps include Babysitting, Money Management, Garden Explorers, and Camp Cuisine. All are structured with multi-day activities.

By Mary sue KeNNiNgtoN, Cooperative extension

Summer Day Camps for Youth

Camp Cuisine youth conducting kitchen science activities.

Garden Explorer Camp

• Offers fun, hands-on, learn-by-doing experiences for youth taught by University of Florida Extension faculty and trained volunteers.

• These experiential learning activities are held at the Orange County Extension Center located at 6021 South Conway Road in Orlando.

• Space is limited, so register early.

• A minimum participation of eight youth is required to hold each camp.

About 4-h


This April, Orange County Parks and Recreation Division inaugurated the Epic Family 5k

series at Moss Park. People of all ages donned their running and walking shoes to join in the fun, including Kelly Ferris (assistant to Mayor Teresa Jacobs) who won first place for her age division.

Running since she was 13 years old, Kelly usually runs marathons (26 miles and 385 yards). She says that even at a 5k (3.1 miles) “winning always feels good, but it is not what I aim for, it’s not my goal.” Kelly encourages beginning runners not to feel discouraged by not getting the results they were expecting; running is an activity your body adapts to gradually and, with some motivation and perseverance, the results will be incredible. Kelly meets regularly with her running group to train for marathons at Cady Way Trail—her favorite running spot and the location of Parks’ 5k on June 2nd.

To date, races were held at Moss, Bar-nett and Blanchard parks.

June/July Locations: • June 2: Cady Way Trail, 1/4 miles north of SR 50 on Herndon Ave., Winter Park. • June 23: Chapin Station (West Orange Trail), 501 Crown Point Cross Rd., Winter Garden • July 21 (July is Parks Month!): Apopka Station (West Orange Trail), 111 S. Forest Rd., Apopka

Epic 5K Details: • Races are for all ages. • Awards in age groups (11 & under, 12-17, 18-30, 31-54, and 55+). • $25 per person. • T-shirts for first 100 to register. • Check-in at 6:30 a.m./Race at 7:30 a.m./Awards presented at 9:00 a.m. • Sponsors are Nemours Children’s Hospital, Bright House, Arabian Nights and Magic 107.7 FM radio.

JULY IS PARKS MONTH

Last Race Celebrates “July is Parks Month!”

5K Races

By sara MorreLL, parKs & reCreation

FOR MORE INFORMATION:Call Todd Rowley at 407-836-6249. To register, visit

www.epicsportsmarketing.com/events/orange-county-5k-series

Kelly Ferris, assistant to Mayor Teresa Jacobs, runs a sandy path at the April 14 Epic 5k race in Moss Park.

TOP RIGHT: Parks Assistant Manager Kyle Kent presents Kelly Ferris (center) with the Best Overall Female Runner award at the Blanchard Park 5k, as Jessica Rivera, Aide to Commissioner Martinez, wears her medal.

BRING ATTENTION TO PARKS


JULY IS PARKS MONTH

Parks Serve as

Central Florida’s sunny skies and Orange County Parks’ lush, green landscapes have gained

plenty of notoriety this spring from production crews filming national commercials and television shows. Among the film shoots were Adidas at Cady Way Trail, Purina One at R.D.

Keene Park and MTV taped segments of the show “Dream Date Challenge” in Cypress Grove and Barber Parks.

In April, NBA great and former Or-lando Magic player Shaquille “Shaq” O’Neal—who still owns a house in Win-dermere—took over the basketball court in Barber Park to shoot a scene for the pilot of his new TV show.

While HBO Sports’ “24/7” film crew followed his every move, Puerto Rican boxer Miguel Cotto ran and exercised in Cyrpess Grove Park this spring to prepare for his May 5th Las Vegas fight against Floyd Mayweather.

According to the Metro Orlando Film Commission, Orange County has seen about a 25 percent increase in permit requests this year, as compared with 2011, including nine commercials and six TV projects.

Shaquille O’Neal shoots baskets at Barber Park during a segment for his upcoming TV show (name and air date not yet announced).

By MaNdy KiMMer, parKs & reCreation

Shaq challenges co-star to hoops vs. a “waiters” balancing act.

Cotto ran laps around Cypress Grove Park as part of his fitness regime.

Film Locations


JULY IS PARKS MONTH

Barnett Park’s Enrique Franceschi, a Taekwondo-do champion, shares his expertise with Camp Scooter kids.

Summer Campis Popular with Kids

• July is National Parks Month! To celebrate, visit and enjoy the amenities of a park in your community.

• Seeking National Accreditation: Ranked in the top 25% of all U.S. park systems, Orange County Parks and Recreation operates 97 parks, trails, boat ramps and facilities, two senior rec centers and five Orange County Orlando Magic Recreation Centers. By 2014, in time to celebrate its 90th anniversary as the original

“theme parks” of Central Florida, Parks aims to achieve national accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA).

• Now Open! As a pre-celebration of National Trails Day, Apopka Lake Trail at Magnolia Park opened for public use. While less than one mile long, it is a vital connector to the Lake County side of the trail and excellent for bird watching.

• Summerport Neighborhood Park in Windermere and Park Manor Neighborhood Park in Orlando are under construction and will be opening soon. Both parks will feature walking paths and playgrounds.

• To “Green up” Cady Way Trail, Cabbage palms were planted to replace trees removed for construction of a pipeline. In the past few years, Parks has planted 459 shade trees (live oak, red maple, bald cypress, drake elm, winged elm, sweet gum and slash pine) and 18 ornamentals, including crape myrtles and Canary Island date palms.

Parks Developments

Orange County Parks and Recreation

is hosting Camp Scooter for more than 900 kids, grades K through 5, at 13 locations. Nearly 50 additional staff was hired to support the program. Providing daily activities, sports, crafts and a weekly field trip, Parks’ summer camp has become so popular that most locations were filled completely within a week of opening registration!

Opening Soon! Summerport Neighborhood Park will feature walking paths and playgrounds.

Camp Scooter LocationsBarnett Park

Bear Creek Recreation Complex Bithlo

Capehart Park Fort Gatlin Recreation Complex Goldenrod Recreation Center

Meadow Woods Recreation Center Orlo Vista Park

Silver Star Recreation Center South Econ Recreation Center

Grace Street Church Freedom Ministries

Willow Street


EARTH DAY 2012

Earth Day Project Brings Many

“Acts of Green”

Earth Day reminds us that we all share the same planet, which means taking responsibility for how we treat it. It is a day to think of the environmental challenges we

face and how to solve them. To celebrate Earth Day 2012, Orange County’s Environmental

Protection Division (EPD) encouraged citizens to mobilize to care and nurture the earth and its resources. EPD worked in the community this Earth Day collecting 4,660 lbs of household hazardous and electronic waste, assisted with the installation of electric vehicle charging stations and worked with 40 environmental Volunteer and Internship Program (eVIP) volunteers to remove invasive plants including Skunk Vine, Air Potato, Guanacaste Seed Pods, and Chinese Tallow Trees, as well as trash from the Little Wekiva River. EPD staff also participated in several community events during April to share information with citizens about how to be more environmentally conscious.

For Earth Day 2012, eVIP volunteers removed 40 bags of trash and invasive plants along the bank of the Little Wekiva River.

EPD and Project Get Ready Central Florida assist Valencia College with installing five dual electric charging stations capable of charging 10 electric vehicles. (On right) Volunteers remove invasive plants.

By Laura Lord, environmental proteCtion Division

TO LEARN MORE: About eVIP, visit www.ocfl.net or call 407-836-1400.

Established in 1970, Earth Day is observed on April 22 to raise awareness about protecting the environment and inspire people to take action.


Teaming Up To Get Into Shape

WELLNESS

How often have you been meaning to start an exercise program, but gave up before barely getting

started. After a long day at work, it’s easy to talk yourself out of going to the gym when you have family and household matters to tend to. Or, perhaps you have the time, but getting motivated is a challenge. One solution that has worked well for many County employees is the buddy system. Co-workers around the County are teaming up to get into shape, lose weight or simply to get their bodies moving. Their routines may vary, but they offer some great ideas to others who might be inter-ested in using the buddy system to get fit.To prepare for the Corp 5k, HR Wellness held a bi-weekly walk/run around Lake Eola. Left to right: Alejandro Gonzalez, Kim Amellin, Kesi Warren, Chris Gregory, Charlotte Dawson, Patrick Peters and Erlene Cavalere. “It was great to see these employees motivate each other to meet the 5k goal by challenging each other to improve. Plus, new friendships were made and it was an excellent networking opportunity,” says Erlene.

For 15 minutes, once or twice

daily, Parks staff (from left)

Mandy Kimmer and Kim

Middleton hit the treadmill

while Michelle Zurita uses the

elliptical. Since starting this

routine in early 2012, Mandy

reports, “With more physical

activity and eating healthier

meals, I’ve lost 25 pounds so

far!”

For the past three years, Lisa Meredith and Debbie Belanoff have teamed up for a lunchtime workout at the First Presbyterian Church 3-4 times a week. Their routine includes 15 minutes of cardio, then 15 minutes of sit ups and weight training. Debbie says, “We rely on each other for motivation to go to the gym and it helps rejuvenate us since we do a lot of sitting in our jobs at the Medical Clinic.”

EPD employees break for a 12 minute workout, which includes a warm up, marching/jogging in place, squats, jumping jacks, push-ups, abdominals and cool down —two minutes of each activity. Left to right: Shana Thomas,

Darrell Lobin, Norma Ali, Barbara Cochrane-Ovletrea and

Sarah Bernier

Workout Buddies:

Parks co-workers Brenda Handy (left) and Pam Dennison (right) drum to the beat in Waleska Abreu’s lunchtime fitness class at Barnett Park.

These are just a few of the many County employees teaming up to get into shape. Limited space prevented the inclusion of all submissions. Whether you workout with a buddy or on your own, kudos to all who take the time to focus on their personal wellness.


WELLNESS

Orange County a Top Team at Corp 5k

On April 12, Orange County employees and their family members came out in record

numbers to participate in the 18th Annual IOA Corporate 5k. With over 235 registered, the Orange County team was the largest it has ever been since the County began participating in this highly attended Orlando event 17 years ago. Nearly 14,000 people surrounded Downtown Lake Eola for a fun night of fitness and networking and Orange County held the honor of being the fifth largest team!

A special thanks to Mayor Teresa Jacobs and Com-missioners Edwards and Martinez for lending their support to the event!

1. gordon Wright 20:562. Kris stenger 22:003. Commissioner John martinez 22:344. Joe Kunkel 22:405. Hector Clemente 23:086. Chris maneri 23:097. Daniel Kilponen 23:108. Jason reynolds 24:039. erin Helms 24:4110. Kurt peterson 25:1511. rachel Chiles, 25:1812. Commissioner ted edwards 25:2013. Diana garcia 25:5214. Brian Westbay 25:5815. rafael mena 26:0016. alejandro gonzalez 26:00

Congrats to our Fastest runners!

Presented by News 13 and Bright House Sports Network, the Annual IOA Corporate 5k is Orlando’s largest office party that makes for an evening of networking and a 3.1 running or walking course around the downtown area.

2012 Results: • Runners/Walkers: 13,866 • Total Teams: 667 • Top 5 Largest Teams: 1. Walt Disney World – 625 2. Campus Crusade for Christ – 443 3. Florida Hospital – 325 4. Lockheed Martin – 242 5. Orange County Wellness - 238

About the IOA Corp 5k

Orange County’s IOA 5k Wellness Team

Ready to go with baby Chloe in tow, Communications Division employee Toria Coughlin and her husband Larry made the Corp 5k a family outing.

At the start line, Mayor Teresa Jacobs addressed participants to help kick off the event.

HR staff Christine Murphy and Sharon Huston had their hands full at the OC registration booth.


Service AwardsM AY 2 0 1 2

5 yearsCommunity & Environmental ServicesCarl W. CannonJuan Padilla ChineaRonald Cochrane Jr.Thomas H. Gaylord Lee R. Kasten

CorrectionsNicole BeaujourAndes D. BronsonAna C. CruzBlondenia L. DeBoseMarla L. DempseyGeorge F. FesselmeyerTakenya N. FlowersEdgardo Garcia-FriasWanda A. GrayAngela M. JohnsonKhayree N. PenderLowanna Z. PoitierLauretta Wallace BurrisDouglas D. WilsonAlberto Torres IIIVanessa L. Velazquez

Family ServicesJacqueline Forty

Fire RescueRebecca J. MastinEnrique G. Mendez

Growth ManagementCatherine A. ArmstrongBeatriz Garcia

Office of AccountabilityLymari Soto Martinez

Office of Public Engagement & Citizen AdvocacyWalter D. Krauss

Public WorksWilliam AndersonRobert CherryPaul D. ClaytonRoger D. ComptonVictor Davila CirinoWilliam Gines Jr.Sam Kelley Curtis H. Norton Roger D. ThomasElbert H. Walker

UtilitiesPauline T. LaSanePaul E. PartlowHoward L. ShearerYadvir Singh

10 yearsAdministrative ServicesMike C. HendricksonCharles S. Melton

Community & Environmental ServicesRobert Goff Jr.Clifford Green Jr.Steven M. MarconiSandra Marini

Convention CenterHassan B. IguelCharles L. Richardson

CorrectionsDaniel S. DeramusWayne L. James Roshawn A. McCloudDwayne W. McLendonKatherine M. Reed

Terri L. VonAchen

Family ServicePedro CruzEleanor D. McDonald

Fire RescueRebecca Trujillo Jimenez

Health ServicesMargaret J. Brennan

Public WorksRose M. Clark

UtilitiesAllan F. ColeWilson Kirkland Jr.Brandon M. McLeodAnn Marie Norsworthy

15 yearsCommunity & Environmental ServicesDavid J. Foster

CorrectionsStephen D. GriceTamiko JohnsonElmer J. MorrisGerrille R. Robinson

20 yearsCorrectionsYolanda L. Dunn

Fire RescueFrank J. Roca

25 yearsAdministrative ServicesSamuel Shine Jr.

Family ServicesEvette MJ. Brown

UtilitiesAnn A. LawtonRemi Lopez Jr.

30 yearsFamily ServiceJill R. Heroux

Public WorksBruce H. Johnson

5 yearsAdministrative ServicesAngela D. BrownNick A. SandersMarc D. Villeneuve

Community & Environmental ServicesTimothy AlcuriSarah J. BernierNicole M. HeflinMaegan E. McDanielsMark A. Rizzo

Convention CenterOmar Acevedo RiveraDavid S. AlbertsonFrantese L. GordonDaniel L. Houser

Corrections Angela J. BellamyMargaret L. BunLatasha D. FulmoreTimothy S. HardingZaida HawkinsReshira L. JonesTameka N. NunnKeri G. PorterMelissa SuttonBilly W. WardCrystal D. WeberAssatte Weyni BrownPatrick L. Williams

Court AdministrationJames V. Hutcherson

Family ServicesJoseph P. AlbertBetty Arango GarciaAnnetta R. CollinsLeonor Cuevas SayagoMartina FloresJanet Thomas

Fire RescueAnthony E. CunninghamMike HarrisonChonda L. HawkinsChristina M. KruseAngela M. Maggi

Office of Accountability Julian K. BlackWilliam C. Turner Jr.

Public WorksCourtney J. BarberChristine N. LofyeFrancisco J. Villar

UtilitiesChester E. AdkinsLourdes Rivera LugoMichele D. Tuck

10 yearsAdministrative ServicesJared M. Atkins

Convention CenterKathy J. Hogan

CorrectionsMarcos Flores Jr.Janette F. GrissomElizabeth Gonzales-Fuentes Jageshwar KumarMelissa B. MaglioIan L. Wallace

Family ServicesTracy R. SalemDella M. Williams

Public WorksJorge De LeonCheryl HenryRaul B. Hernandez

UtilitiesKathryn J. BrownSonia Galeas RamirezElizabeth M. O’ReillyWilliam Rente

15 yearsAdministrative ServicesRobert E. Miller

Community & Environmental ServicesJanine M. Campbell

CorrectionsKaren CottonErnita M. Hall

Terresa A. HallSteve JusinoJoseph A. MillendezShantel P. Rainge

Fire RescueAllen R. Schweikart

Health ServicesClaudine Mason

Office of Public Engagement & Citizen AdvocacyLavon Banks Williams

Public WorksLeroy Green Jr.

20 yearsCommunity & Environmental ServicesFrances Simoneaux

CorrectionsLoretta KowalskiNorberto Perez

County AdministrationEric D. Gassman

Family ServicesHenrietta D. Grubbs

Growth Management Elaine R. Parker

Public WorksMichael L. BakerSarah L. Price

25 yearsCommunity & Environmental ServicesTeresa Y. Maloney

CorrectionsKerrie J. FurneauxJennifer Sharper MillerLynese D. Smith

Court AdministrationEdmund Shemanski III

Fire RescueCynthia A. Dennis

Growth Management Hugh A. Morton

Public WorksMichael S. HargisJohnny L. Spurlock

UtilitiesDuane C. BeckerSolomon J. JonesTimothy M. JonesRobert A. Sutherland

35 yearsPublic WorksMichael R. Boyd

40 yearsCommunity & Environmental ServicesDaryl G. Johnson

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5 yearsCommunity & Environmental ServicesVanessa M. Cruz

Convention CenterEmily C. Wang

CorrectionsBernadette BeltranPascual BraceroMelvin A. DonatoDenise M. SchimanskiMichael TidwellWilliam O. Valdivia

Court Administration Robbin C. Nelson

Family ServicesLuz Ramos AlgarinHilda R. De La Cruz Maria L. RamirezDeborah A. WarrenCarol L. Williams

Health ServicesJoshua D. Stephany

Office of AccountabilityLurline Decambre

Public WorksGhulam Qadir

UtilitiesWilliam Embach Jr.Stephen Hamilton Jr.Claudia Paz OrtegaCamille A. Reynolds

10 yearsCommunity & Environmental ServicesMary Sue Kennington

CorrectionsShirley J. ForchionThomas D. GandyEric J. Vazquez

Office of AccountabilityStephanie L. TaubRobert L. Warren

Office of Public Engagement & Citizen Advocacy Lisa Y. Damerst

UtilitiesMiguel A. SerranoYvette Weldon

15 yearsCommunity & Environmental ServicesDennis M. MudgePatricia E. Redman

Convention CenterJayne A. King

CorrectionsKevin T. AndersonChatel Hughes AnthonyJose F. TorreBelinda C. Williams

Growth ManagementCarmen B. Gonzalez

Public WorksVernon V. Walker

20 yearsCorrections Rosa M. Walker

Family ServiceAnthony HaynesWendy Heath HerreraWarren H. LakhanLourdes E. RamosPauline Thompson Lee

Office of AccountabilityDonna L. Lloyd

Public WorksDiana M. Almodovar

25 yearsCorrectionsRenee Champion DiltzBryan R. HoltEddie W. Lloyd

Fire RescueRobert J. FloydGregory P. HendyKevin R. Kennedy

Deborah A. MarshallDavid L. MaynardDrew S. McLainRodney K. Seigler

UtilitiesTesfaye B. Haile

30 yearsAdministrative ServicesKathryn D. Diebler

Fire RescueJeffery S. Seigler

35 yearsHealth Services Donald L. Ferguson

Office of AccountabilityShandra K. Wilson

DOWN1. PCAN was the recipient of the 2012 Blue Cross and Blue Shield ________Award for Excellence in Community Health. 2. Orange County Parks gained notoriety in 2012 for the filming of national ___. 3. When is National Parks and Recreation Month?4. This day was established to raise environmental awareness.5. A 4-H Day Camp (two words) 6. Last name of the Orange County employee with the fastest reported running time at the Corporate IOA 5k. 10. Parks and Recreation inaugurated the Epic Family 5K series at what park? 11. During emergencies such as a hurricane, 311 provides citizens with up-to-date information on these closures.12. The 311 system helps citizens conveniently access information and ________.13. When does Parks and Recreation hosts Camp Scooter for Orange County youth?15. This volunteer group removed 40 bags of trash and invasive plants from the bank of the Little Wekiva River.

ACROSS1. He took over the basketball court at Barber Park to shoot a scene for his new TV show. 3. What month does the Atlantic Hurricane Season begin? 7. Orange County’s redesigned website launched in this month. 8. 4-H offers fun, hands-on, learn-by-doing experiences for _____.

9. Location of the personal welcome greeting from Mayor Jacobs on www.ocfl.net.14. Focus is on services and topics as opposed to organizational structure. 16. This race has exploded in popularity over the past few years. 17. The June 2nd Epic 5K takes place on the _____ _____ Trail. (two words)

Answers: (Across) 1.) Shaq 3.) June 7.) April 8.) youth 9.) Homepage 14.) website 16.) mud 17.) West Orange(Down) 1.) Sapphire 2.) ads 3.) July 4.) Earth 5.) Camp Cuisine 6.) Wright 10.) Moss 11.) building 12.) services 13.) summer 15.) eVIP

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M A R C HAdministrative ServicesMoses Coren Operations Technician III

James F. Walsh Sr. Foreman

Community & Environmental ServicesAlfred A. Reaves Site Supervisor I

Convention CenterJackeline H.Gonzalez Sr. Security Representative

Paul S. Suedmeyer Assistant Setup Supervisor

CorrectionsTakenya N. Flowers Community Corrections Officer

Jasmatti Seearam Sr Community Corrections Officer

Robert R Troxell Clinical Risk Mgmt Coordinator

Fire RescueMaria T. Diaconu Firefighter Paramedic 40

Andrale Loguerre Firefighter 40

Family ServicesPaula Santana Children Services Counselor

Growth ManagementBruce L. Dixon Deputy Chief Plans Examiner

James M. O’Hara Inspector

Health ServicesWilliam H. Stratton Forensic Services Program

Office of Accountability Susan E. Cannon Administrative Assistant

Public WorksScott A. Christian Sr. CADD Technician

Utilities Jeff L. Baker Field Specialist II

Douglas E. McPherson Operations Specialist

Jeff S. Ward Plant Specialist II

James R. Webb Maintenance Coordinator

Helaine M. Zarek Financial Administrator

A P R I LAdministrative Services Gerald N. Schlapfer Jr. Facilities Operations Chief

John T. Stokes Equipment Mechanic II

Community & Environmental Services Timothy Alcuri Sr. Animal Services Officer

Ryan A. Patrick Environmental Specialist II

Robert M. Sheridan Sr. Environmental Specialist

Comptroller Janet L. Vatalaro Official Records Sr. Specialist

Convention Center Sandra L. Dailey Security Supervisor

Stephen M. Ghanoo Security Representative

Aleksandrs Lupinskis Rigging Coordinator

Corrections Shanqueta Y. Ashley Sr. Community Corrections Officer

Keywa C. Henderson Communications Assistant

Darnell Hilbert Community Corrections Officer

Mark S. Holmes Sr. Community Corrections Officer

Family Services Aturia D. Hall Head Start Teacher

Yalonda G. Joseph

Head Start Teacher

Fire RescueDelsie M. Holley Engineer 56

Hogla M. Reyes Financial Coordinator

Richard C. Schuessler Lt. Paramedic 56

Growth Management Tammilea B. Chami Planner II

Health Services Jane E. Jenkins Health Services Administrator

Office of Accountability Martha L. Jimenez Systems Analyst

Public Works Sheldon C. Russell Equipment Operator III

Utilities Paul W. Brown Sr. Operations Specialist

Christopher R. Carignan Plant Specialist I

Candis A. Cassidy Plant Specialist I

Marc P. Nassoiy Industrial Mechanic I

Michael E. Smith Customer Service Field Rep.

Alberga L. Smythe Equipment Operator IV

In recognition of National Public Works Week (May 20 – 26), Orange County

Public Works received a proclamation from the Board of County Commissioners. Bernice Welch and Clarence Coleman with Roads &

Drainage accepted the proclamation on behalf of all the employees of Public Works to recognize the many ways this department serves the community.

This year’s theme “Creat-ing a Lasting Impression” is

exactly what we do every day,” said Coleman. “We try to create a positive and last-ing impression in both our work place and in the work we do. We know our work is a reflection of who we are and we’re honored to share this

recognition of National Pub-lic Works Week with Mayor Jacobs and with the Board of County Commissioners here today,” he added.

Since 1960, the American Public Works Association [APWA] has sponsored Na-tional Public Works Week. Across the nation, its more than 28,000 members use this week to energize and educate the public on the importance of the contribution of Public Works to their daily lives: planning, building, managing and operating the heart of our local communities and build-ing the quality of life

Orange County Celebrates Public Works Week


June 1-2 Hurricane Expo: Safety classes, hands-on activities for children, and prizes. Plus, sign up for OCALERT. When: Saturday, 9 am-5 pm/Sunday 10 am-4:30 pm. Where: Orlando Fashion Square Mall, 3201 E. Colonial Dr. Call 407-836-9140. June 5 State of the County Address: Watch it on Orange TV Channel 199 on Brighthouse, Channel 9 Comcast and Chan-nel 99 on ATT U-VERSE after 5 pm on the day of the event. Watch it “On demand” at www.orangetvfl.net. June 9 Summer Landscape Pests: When temperatures are high and your lawn is under stress, it’s the perfect time to prepare your lawn for the invad-ers that will try to take over. Learn what to do about those pesky pests like insects, weeds, fungus and more. Free, registra-tion required. When: 9-10:30 am. Where: Extension Education Center, 6021 S. Conway Rd. Call 407-254-9200 to register.

June 16African American Men’s Health & Wellness Expo: Improving the health status and empowering African Americans and minorities to take a proactive approach in the management of their health. Education program and screenings for prostate cancer, diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol, HIV, kidney disease, stomach ulcers, oral cancer, and lung function. Free. When: 8 am-2 pm. Where: Convention Center, West Bldg., 9800 International Dr. Visit www.blackmenshealthsummit.com.

June 17Fathers Day: Fatherhood is pretending the present you love most is soap-on-a-rope.

~Bill Cosby

June 20Summer Begins: A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the lawn mower is broken.

~James Dent

June 25ASA Softball: Register for Fall 2012 Softball Season from June 25 through Aug. 6. Six teams per league - 10 weeks (Sept. 9 – Nov. 18). Cost per team is $360, which includes ½ doz. softballs. Offered at these parks: Barnett, Bear Creek and Downey. For more information, visit the Parks page at www.ocfl.net or call 407-836-6200.

June 30 Autism 5k Walk: Hosted by the Autism Society of Greater Orlando. Registration opens at 9 am/Walk begins at 10 am. Where: Orange County Con-vention Center’s South Con-course. Cost: $10 – participants with team/family pledges; $25 participants with no pledges (includes event t-shirt). To regis-ter, visit asgo.org. Call 407-855-0235 or email [email protected] for more information.

July 4Independence Day: Most County offices will be closed.

Fireworks at the Fountain: A patriotic celebration of fun, food and fanfare, followed by a fabulous fireworks display at night. Free. More information available at www.cityoforlando.net or call 407-246-3720.

July 14 Florida Vegetable Gardening: Learn the basics of soil preparation, adjusting soil pH, fertilizing, irrigation, pests and diseases, so you can experience the benefits of a successful vegetable garden—fresh air, sunshine, exercise, enjoyment, mental therapy, nutritious fresh vegetables, and economic savings. Free, registration required. When: 9-10:30 am. Where: Extension Education Center, 6021 S. Conway Rd. Call 407-254-9200 for details.

Community Connections Workshop - Social Media to the Rescue: Take advantage of new ways to communicate with residents. Learn how to use web-based and mobile technologies to turn communication into an interactive dialogue. Workshop also covers these useful resources: InfoMap, Sunbiz, Property Appraiser, OCSO, & FDLE and more. Pre-requisite: basic computer skills. Free, registration required. When: 9 a.m-noon. Where: IOC I, 450 E. South St. Visit www.eventbrite.com/event/2690207483.

July 21 18th Annual Orange County Community Conference: Learn new and exciting ways to improve your neighborhood. Includes fun and informative workshops, really cool door prizes, awards, and much more! When: 7:30 am-2 pm. Where: Renaissance Senior Center, 3800 S. Econlock-hatchee Trail.

July 16-20 School of Rock: Offered by the History Center, this popular summer camp is for kids grades K-5 that really want to rock! Where: Orange County Regional History Center, 65 E. Central Blvd. Get on the tour bus to learn about the legends

of rock n’ roll, working in a band, and how to be a real performer. This camp is sure to be a #1 hit! Call to register at 407-836-8580.

July 21 Streetscape Tree Adoption: Receive two 7-gallon trees per household on a first-come, first-serve basis. When: 8 am - noon (or when all the trees are gone). Where: Bear Creek Park, 1600 Bear Crossing. Must register upon arrival and provide proof of Orange County residency. For more information, call the Extension Education Center at 407-254-9200.

J U LY We Welcome Your Feedback!If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please feel free to contact the Orange Spiel Editor, Judi Kerr, at [email protected], call 407-836-5356 or send a letter by interoffice mail to: Orange County Communications Division, County Administration Building, 3rd Floor. Please be sure to include your name, department and a contact number.

Information for the calendar is gathered from other sources and agencies. Please call the number listed with the event to verify time, date, pre-registration requirement, etc., before attending an event.

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Workshops, Lunch, Live Entertainment, Door Prizes & More

Saturday, July 21, 20127:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Orange County Renaissance Senior Center at South Econ Community Park,3800 South Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando, Florida

Parking & shuttle available at Orange County Utilities, 9150 Curry Ford Road

Cost is $10 before July 13, 2012 $15 after July 13, 2012

This conference is for homeowner association o�cers, neighborhood volunteers, homeowners, civic organizations, non pro�ts

For registration information call 407-836-5606or visit www.oc�.net/neighborhoods

Para más información en español, favor de llamar a 407-836-0918.

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