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Upscale Steak and Seafood HouseLocated on the 2nd fl oor with fi ve

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8 LOCaL nORtH Lake Th e 15th Annual Leesburg Bikefest, held April 7th-10th, brought bikers and bike enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds from all over the country to downtown Leesburg. Th is three-day event is heralded as one of the largest “bike” events in the southeast and visitors were not disappointed. With Mother Nature’s cooperation, biker’s enjoyed ideal riding conditions. Th ey were welcomed to town with banners and signs, on the roads and in the windows of businesses signaling “Bikers Welcome!”

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20 FeatUReTh e 9th Annual Central Florida Dragonboat Festival paddled into town. Th is year’s event was kicked up with a stunning fi rework display and a record number of teams participating! A day of competitive racing and awesome entertainment helped to raise money for the Tavares Rotary Scholarship fund.

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ONTHECOVER nancy wilkins & cathy bateham

may 2011Volume 4 issue 3

PUBLISHER Paul [email protected]

EDITOR IN CHIEF Heather [email protected]

COPy EDITORLisa [email protected]

TRIaNGE SaLESMichelle [email protected]

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GRaPHIC DESIGN Anthony Sassano Tony Cartagena

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CONTRIBUTORSAlex MirandaLaura Hargrove

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14 LOCaL SOUtH Lake Th e Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation hosted the 4th Annual Bras for the Cause & Boxers Too! at the Heritage Hills Country Club on April 16th. Evacuate the dance fl oor and make way for the baring of bedazzling and remarkable bras and boxers to hit the auction block. Twenty-nine renditions of the age-old undergarments underwent a makeover to catch the eye and bidding paddle of event patrons.

34 Dining & enteRtainMentDiscover a slice of old Florida right off of Highway 441 between Leesburg and Tavares. Leave the highway and the bustle of everyday city life and drive through a stand of trees, by several quaint cabins (available for rent) and come upon the Palm Gardens Restaurant. Relax on the deck under towering cypress trees and enjoy the most beautiful view of the Dead River and Lake Eustis.

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25 SPOtLigHtNancy Wilkins of “Horace Mann Insurance” and Cathy Bateham of “Aff ordable Insurance Solutions” have joined forces as “Insurance Solutions” now located in the Citrus Tower, Clermont, Florida. Mrs. Wilkins and Mrs. Bateham’s combined 55 years of insurance experience have merged into a new comprehensive agency putting emphasis on health insurance, retirement planning and to provide every type of insurance an individual or family needs.

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This month was all about speed. It started out with Dragonboat Racing and

ended with Horseracing. The beginning of April, FOCUS Magazine teamed up with ALS Landing to create their first dragonboat team, FOCAL Dragginz, for the 9th Annual Central Florida Dragonboat Festival. I didn’t get to paddle with the team this year, but plan to next time! The event was once again a great success. I’m proud to be a Rotarian and that the money we raised will go to local college scholarships!April also brought about some thundering… but I’m not talking about the kind that comes with April Showers! Leesburg Bikefest roared into town once more! While I am not a biker, I can’t help but appreciate a beautiful bike and enjoy seeing them cruising our Lake County roads while in town for the event!Since our family moved here last fall, we have definitely enjoyed exploring the area and discovering new hidden treasures. I definitely discovered that this month when we went to Palm Gardens Marina for the dining review. This waterfront restaurant is known to locals and can be accessed by water or land. You can dine on the deck over the water, under the moss laden trees. And guess what? The food is awesome! Owner, Keith, also has great rates on pontoon boat rentals. I am already picturing myself touring the lakes by boat one Saturday this summer, which is something we have not done yet!Last but not least, I am just getting home from the Kentucky Derby! I wrote about my experience in this issue and I hope you will all enjoy reading about it. I know I keep saying it, but it truly was a dream come true for me! I will be watching the Preakness from home in two weeks and cheering on Animal Kingdom!

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chamber happeningsTavares

Adventure Cove Mini Golf & Arcade hosted a dual Chamber “Business After Hours” with the Tavares Chamber of Commerce and the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce. Networking and socializing were the theme of the evening with refreshments and Mini Golf for all. A great family fun place! Give them a call at 352-735-6464 or visit at 4900 Lake Park Court, behind Froggers in Mount Dora.

The April Networking Luncheon was held on April 12th EZ Nutrition. The Networking Luncheons are held the second Tuesday of each month at a local business and are open to the public.

On April 21st Grand Court hosted a multi-chamber Business After Hours. Many turned out for the great food by Chef Lisa Archer and her staff !

The April 27th Chamber Business Luncheon, was sponsored by Kim Varnadore with State Farm Insurance. The Speaker was Jim Judge of the Lake-Sumter EMS.

Eustis

On May 18th, the Lake Eustis Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Lunch & Learn Seminar featuring Corporal Misti Mohrenne from the Eustis Police Department. Corporal Mohrenne will discuss the Business

Watch program designed to enhance security through heightened awareness

& open communication between law enforcement & business owners. The

seminar will begin at 11:30 AM & will be held at Michael’s At A

Third Place in Downtown Eustis. The cost is $15 pp for members and $20 pp for non-members.

RSVP with the Chamber at 352-357-3434.

The April Member Breakfast was sponsored by RE/MAX Realty on April 14, 2011. The speakers, Jon Wanberg & Danny Teems, addressed the topic “Lake County’s Real Estate Market: Where We are & Where We’re Headed.” Nearly 100 members were present to hear this update and discuss the local impact of the data. (Photo pictured left to right: Danny Teems and Jon Wanberger.)

April Business After Hours: This was a busy month for Business After Hours networking events. Two new members invited fellow Lake Eustis Area Chamber of Commerce Members to their locations. On April 14th, Chick-fil-A of Mt. Dora and 1st Baptist of Eustis hosted their colleagues at the restaurant in Mount Dora. Members who attended were impressed with the customer service skills and positive attitudes of employees. (Pictured left to right - Pastor James Wells and Gail Hatmaker from 1st Baptist, and Kevin O’Leary from Chick-fil-A of Mt. Dora.)

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On May 12th, Stephan’s Antiques will host a Ribbon Cutting at 5PM. Come join the Chamber members as they welcome a new member and check out Mount Dora’s newest antique store. Stephan’s Antiques is located at 458 N. Highland St., Mount

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East Lake County Chamber of Commercewww.elcchamber.com352-383-8801

Lake Eustis Chamber of Commercewww.eustischamber.org352-357-3434

Leesburg Chamber of Commercewww.leesburgchamber.com352-787-2131

Mount Dora Chamber of Commercewww.MountDora.com352-383-2165

Tavares Chamber of Commercewww.tavareschamber.com352-343-2531

Umatilla Chamber of Commercewww.umatillachamber.org352-669-3511

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May 18th the Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly Business Luncheon at Waterman Village Lodge, Mount Dora at noon. Price is $12 in advance with RSVP and $15 at the Door Join us for lunch with guest speaker Lee Conger with Wells Fargo Advisors. There will be a chance to introduce yourself and speak about what is new with your business. The luncheon is open to the public. Space is limited so please RSVP.

May 22nd is the 10th Annual Taste in Mount Dora from 5-8PM at Lake Receptions. Ticket price is $35 for General Admission. This will be a spectacular evening of culinary delights prepared by the area’s finest restaurants. Call the Chamber for more information and for tickets.

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The Lake Building, located at the corner of St. Clair Abrams and Main Streets, was torn down on Tues-day, May 26th. The building was was constructed by Major St. Clair Abrams in 1887, and was originally a four story building to be used as an Opera House. After a fire in 1917, the building was reduced to a two-story structure. After the building began to crumble a few weeks ago, it was deemed unsafe and the decision made to tear it down.

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In an epic battle between two departments, the Eustis Po-lice Officers and Firefighters took to the hardwood for a spirited game of basketball. The game, which ended with the Fire Department victorious, was a fundraiser for the college fund for the Rolle girls, whose late father, Coach Corey Rolle, served as the Eustis Parks & Recreation Director until his passing in 2010.

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1st Annual Tavares Safe Harbor Kiwanis Club & Tavares High School Key Club Sock Hop & Car Show to benefit the Scholarship Fund, Project Eliminate and other activities. Fans of the ‘50s com-peted for trophies in Hula Hoop, Twist, Limbo, Jitterbug & costume contests. Music by the Rockin’ Redemptions in the gymnasium and Elvis himself entertained from the back seat of his Bonneville in the parking lot.

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The 15th Annual Leesburg Bikefest, held April 7th-10th, brought bikers and bike enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds

from all over the country to downtown Leesburg. This three-day event is heralded as one of the largest “bike” events in the southeast and visitors were not disappointed. With Mother Nature’s cooperation, biker’s enjoyed ideal riding conditions. They were welcomed to town with banners and signs, on the roads and in the windows of businesses signaling “Bikers Welcome!” Hundreds of vendors lined the walkways, offering apparel and accessories, not only for the biker, but for his ride, his passenger, and even his pet! Musical entertainment went on almost non-stop on the multiple stages placed strategically throughout the downtown streets. Over forty musical acts

performed, and night show headliners included Slaughter, Jackyl, and Highway to Hell. For those itching to ride, the Bikefest brings riders together to enjoy road rallies and poker runs throughout the weekend. Bikers enjoyed riding through the picturesque landscape of Lake County, with its abundance of lakes and rolling hills, side by side with newfound friends. This event continues to grow momentum every year and is the major fundraiser of the Leesburg Downtown Partnership. The popularity of the Leesburg Bikefest gives an economic boost to all of Lake County, filling our hotels, RV parks and campgrounds, restaurants and retail establishments. For information on the 2012 Leesburg Bikefest, log onto www.leesburgbikefest.com

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chamber happeningsawardsGem of the Hill - Doris Bloodsworth has been married 40 years and has two children. She is the author of Images of America – Groveland, and most recently Images of America - Clermont. She donates a percentage of her earnings from the Clermont book to benefit the Cooper Memorial Library.We Noticed - Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, located at 1660 East Highway 50, was recognized with the “We Noticed” Award for the beautiful improvements made to their restaurant. Congratulate Jerry Snyder and his staff when you stop in!

ribbon CuttingsChamber Ambassadors welcomed Déjà Vu of Clermont located at 732-B West Montrose St. The store is open Monday – Thursday from noon to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. To 2 p.m. Stop and say hello to Annie Dina or call them at (352) 321-9556.RE/MAX Navigator , located at 219 Citrus Tower Blvd., recently celebrated their 2nd Anniversary with a ribbon cutting and Anniversary party. Congrats to Debbie Payne and her organization! They can be reached at (352) 242-9200Chamber Ambassadors welcomed John Beatty with Stor-Kwik Self Storage to the Chamber family with a ribbon cutting ceremony. They have three locations in South Lake – 300 E. Division St. and 18286 Apshawa Road in Minneola, and 1970 S. Hwy. 27 in Clermont

Upcoming EventsChamber BreakfastFriday, May 20th at The Wesley Center (950 Seventh St , Clermont)7:15 – 8:30 a.m.Program: Alan Hays – Legislative Session Wrap-up; Presented by: GentivaCatering by The Wesley Center$8 member and $10 non member

Business After Hours

Thursday, May 12th at Headquarter Honda (17700 State Road 50)5:30– 7 p.m.

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The Annual Howard Stockton Memorial Golf Outing will be Friday, May 13 at Sanctuary Ridge. The field for the tournament is full but join us the night before at the May 12 Business After Hours at Headquarter Honda.There are still several ways to become involved with this great Signature Event and help support the scholarship fund. Donations for door prizes and Chinese auction items are being collected All donors will be acknowledged in the tournament publicity and marketing.There are a very limited number of Green Sponsorships left for this Signature Chamber event. To grab your spot today, please contact: Cheryl Fishel, Event Management at (407) 625-3818 or [email protected]

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clermont elementary student awardedWill Nowak represented Clermont Elementary and placed third in the county with his energetic and entertaining speech on the discovery of Gold.

Isabella Rose Thompson turned 1-year-old on May 5th; Family and friends gathered to celebrate this milestone of “Bella’s” with a fun-filled evening of food, a bounce house, a water slide, and karaoke! Happy Birthday from FOCUS, Bella!

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south lake kiwanisThe Kiwanis Club of South Lake President, Richard Chapman, was presented with a check to be used for scholarships in South Lake. Cheryl Fishel and Tracy Leighton from Pig on the Pond attended the Thursday breakfast to present this check. Over 25 members of the Kiwanis Club of South Lake Kiwanis manned the east gates during Pig on the Pond to raise this money. The Kiwanis Club wants to thank all those individu-als who donated money over the price of admission. These funds are used here in South Lake for the kids.

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The Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation hosted the 4th Annual Bras for the Cause & Boxers Too! at

the Heritage Hills Country Club on April 16th. Evacuate the dance floor and make way for the baring of bedazzling and remarkable bras and boxers to hit the auction block. Twenty-nine renditions of the age-old undergarments underwent a makeover to catch the eye and bidding paddle of event patrons.

Bras for the Cause is a whimsical event where designers decorate bras and boxers to raise money for the GCCF. As cancer invades the lives of patient and family, everything is bared, so why not “bare” something striking and remarkable? Putting these works of art up for auction helps to raise money for those families striving for a slice of normalcy.

Auctioneer Chad Johnson, whose voice could double as Matthew McConaughey’s, entertained the sold-out event with his quick-witted humor. Johnson coached one bidder who was bidding against himself, when no one else was bidding, and asked of Keep on Truckin’, “You got any blinkers?”

Most items sold for a couple hundred dollars, but “Cleopatra” brought in $400.

Among the three hundred patrons, Joyce Heap and her husband, Dell, attended for the first time, and Joyce decided to enter a submission for next year’s event that utilized the words “mom” and “wow.” Her mom battled cancer and she is dedicating it to her mom’s struggle. “My mom has always done so much. I’m just thinking about how to visualize ‘mom’ and turn it into ‘wow’.”

Organizer Kay Simpson was pleased with the event. “Absolutely awesome! It was a sell-out event. We’ll take a couple of weeks off before we start planning the next one.” Proceeds of the event are used to help patients and families get through their everyday life..

For more information about Bras for the Cause and Boxers Too!!! or the Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation, please visit www.gccf.us or call 352-435-3202. The Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation provides financial aid and support to community cancer patients, their immediate families and caregivers in the greater Clermont and surrounding areas. The foundation strives to provide aid and services not available from other organizations for the south Lake County community including Clermont, Minneola, Howey-in-the-Hills, Montverde, Groveland and Mascotte areas.



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Professional Center at the Citrus Tower, Clermont Medical Center, Office Depot, Hancock Village, and the new Firestone on US 27. Currently on the drawing boards are two additional Firestones in Apollo Beach and Riverview, as well as various medical buildings in Lake Nona. Why should you choose Great Southern Contractors for your project? They are committed to assisting the owner through the project from start to finish. “If the owner would like input from us during the design stages, we can assist them right from the start in achieving the desired budget for the building by maximizing design with value engineered material selections. We assist the owner in the permitting stage, then construct the project on time and on budget. All of this is done in a team work concept with the owner, architect, and engineers,” Tumlin promises.With the economy beginning to pick up and the construction projects resuming, Tumlin says this is the time to build if you are an owner or developer. Contact Great Southern Contractors today for a free estimate and let them lay the building blocks to your success.

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Thirty-eight teams from all over the nation and Canada signed up for the 9th Annual Central Florida Dragon Boat

Festival. No motors powered these twenty-person paddle boats, only human power striving to maintain synchronicity with the rest of their teammates. The goal, only 500 yards away, is to pass the finish line before three other boats in the heat. Once teams have established time from two heats, they are placed in a similar division and grouped for skill. The third race is the one teams want to give their all, and beat the clock.

The Central Florida Dragon Boat Festival is hosted by the Tavares Rotary Club as a major fundraiser for scholarships going to local seniors. The festival has roots in ancient China. In 278 BC warlords fought and captured surrounding cities to increase

their territory and kingdoms. Qu Yuan, a respected poet and scholar, protesting the takeover of Chu’s capital, threw himself into the Miluo River. So well liked, the citizens raced to his rescue, throwing rice into the water to distract the fish from gnawing at his body. The festival continues to this day in China and internationally. Tavares has participated in the tradition for the past nine years, but this year marks the first in which the celebration also includes sisterhood with Taiwan’s Xindian City.

Mayor Robert Wolfe visited Xindian City upon invitation to set into motion a partnering of Tavares and business entrepreneurs of the Chinese city. Cities around the world have created partnerships with other foreign cities, which have similar business pursuits, and seek to improve relations. Sisterhood with Xindian

City began in December, and as a result, Taiwanese dignitaries attended and donated an impressive fireworks display for the evening’s “Awakening of the Dragon.” Mayor Wolfe was in attendance of the festivities throughout the weekend and remarked, “The participation with the community of Tavares and the Taiwanese officials went great. There was a lot of positive feedback and plans to build a bigger and better Dragon Boat Festival next year.”

A team consists of twenty paddlers and a drummer and steersperson. The drummer helps keep the pace, and each paddler’s goal is to keep pace with their teammates, both in front of and beside them. Keeping in tune to fellow paddlers is the key to winning, not power. If you’re off beat with your mates, the boat will not progress much towards the finish line. From the first call

of, “We have alignment. Attention, please. Go!” each paddler must dig deep and listen to their team’s calls. Perfect synchronicity moves the boat quickly and efficiently, and can be enhanced with team participation in counting. AL’S Landing and Focus Magazine joined to become the FocAL Dragginz and participated for the first time in the Dragon Boat Festival’s nine-year run. AL’S Landing’s Samantha “Sami” Burger led the group and kept focus by cheering, “SHOTS, SHOTS, SHOTS!” Sami said, “The whole experience was amazing! I loved our team and hope that everyone comes back next year.” Practicing only three times before the races, the FocAL Dragginz had a good time and demonstrated desire to go at it again next year. While they had no matching life jackets, and utilized borrowed paddles, they had lots of spirit and team dedication.


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Horace Mann Insurance was founded by “Educators for Educators” that focus on the insurance and financial needs of all Educators and their families. Mrs. Wilkins and Mrs. Bateham’s combined 55 years of insurance experience have merged into a new comprehensive agency putting emphasis on health insurance, retirement planning and to provide every type of insurance an individual or family needs.

FOCUS: How did you end up in insurance?

Nancy: I was actually introduced to insurance because my mother worked for an insurance company. I thought it would be the most boring job in the world. Once I started working in the field and saw how much I could help people, I felt it was a way I could make a difference. I like to make insurance easy to understand. After working at the insurance company, I left and worked in Independent Insurance Agencies throughout New Hampshire. I began my career with Horace Mann in 2002 in New Hampshire.I have seen over the years how important my responsibility is after devastating events like the tornadoes in the Villages in 2007 destroyed several of my client’s homes. Because I had secured the proper coverage for them, they were able to rebuild their homes and resume their lives. Cathy: My parents owned restaurants all my life and after working all aspects of the business (since I can remember), that helped to build and give me the business ethic and background that serves me well today. During this time with my parents, I met their friend and Life Insurance Manager who (back in those days) used to collect their weekly premiums, and he needed an agent for our area. I knew at this point the restaurant business was not the future for me and liked the idea of how he helped people with their financial needs.

Nancy and her husband, Tom, have three children. Their daughter teaches Kindergarten in the Leesburg area. Their middle son currently in the Army will deploy to Iraq this summer while their youngest son attends High School. Mrs. Wilkins moved to the Lake County area to fill the local agent position needed for Horace Mann at the time. She is a member of First Baptist Church of Clermont and participates in the children’s ministries of the church. She is a member of the Chamber of Commerce and is finishing her third year as a mentor in the Elementary Mentor Program in the Lake County Schools.

Cathy moved from South Florida in 1992 to the Orlando area where she worked as a Regional Manager for an insurance agency chain. In 1997 she found and fell in love with Clermont, FL where she relocated and in 2001 started her own business “Affordable Insurance Solutions. After moving to Clermont, she met and married her husband Charlie Bateham and together raised her son who graduates this year from South Lake High School and was proud to enlist in the US Marine Corps. Cathy joined the South Lake Chamber of Commerce and is an 8 year member of Several Leads Groups. She is a member of Kiwanis and serves on the board of directors and volunteers in the Terrific Kid program. She has been a member of the First United Methodist Church of Clermont since 2000.

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I seized the opportunity and in 1981 put myself back in school, learned the business and have been helping and assisting people every since. I love my work and commitment in serving my community.

FOCUS: How many years have you been helping people with their insurance needs?

NW: 25 years, starting in New Hampshire then moved to Florida in 2004, just in time for all of the hurricanes. I was given 350 clients who did not have a local agent. After Hurricane Charlie my clients reported 287 claims. It was a tough way to start!CB: Since 1981 (30 years) starting with Independent Life then Prudential in South Florida.

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NW/CB: Life Insurance is the single most important purchase to protect your family. Purchasing it when you are young and healthy can help you obtain low cost protection that can last a lifetime. Many people rely on employer provided health insurance which you cannot continue after you leave their employment so if you lost your job due to disability or downsizing, you lose your protection too. It’s never too early to start planning for retirement. Saving a little each month for retirement really adds up over time.

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CB: Rising insurance rates year after year. The health care reform that has not worked. Frustration and inability to insure people due to pre-existing conditions or to be able to offer them less expensive rates.

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personal care products, which are available only through independent distributors, such as Connie. When someone contacts Connie regarding their weight issues or overall health problems, she’ll fi rst perform a personal wellness evaluation. Th is involves fi lling out a questionnaire regarding such issues as the client’s expectations and any medicines or supplements being taken, and basic measurements of weight, height, body fat percentage, etc. Connie then reviews the data and comes up with a personalized plan geared to the client’s metabolism, lifestyle and expectations.Connie enjoys guiding her clients in choosing which plan will best help in their own individual situation, and how to eat healthier throughout their lives. She demonstrates great passion and enthusiasm for her work and is rewarded by seeing the positive changes in her clients. “Health and nutrition comes fi rst,” she said. “Every ‘body’ needs good nutrition.”She says she never pressures anyone to get on a plan, join a class or receive 1 on 1 coaching. Sometimes people are looking for better health and a few less pounds but are not quite ready to make the commitment to a lifestyle change. No problem, when their

ready to make that commitment, she’ll be there to walk with them every step of the way.If a client decides to let Connie become his or her personal coach, she’ll be there for as long as that person remains on their plan, always available to answer questions, give advice and off er support. She also holds “Weight Loss Challenges,” in which a group of clients will meet once a week for 12 weeks to support and encourage each other – as well as compete to see who can lose the most weight. Connie will also travel to communities to share her story and to off er coaching for individuals or groups, and if there is enough interest, she’ll return there to hold classes and challenges.Because Herbalife, off ers a business opportunity, she can also train and coach others who want to start an Independent Herbalife Distributor business. “We do not claim to cure anything,” she said. But it’s amazing what the body will heal on its own through better nutrition and healthier habits.CB Nutrition can be reached at 352-504-0499

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The process of sealing or expunging one’s criminal record may appear complicated and overwhelming at first, but in most

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The FDLE website includes the required documents for the Expunge/Seal Package, which was previously obtained only through the local law library or other designated locations, but now, these instructions and documents are available for free from this website.

After accessing the FDLE website, it

provides links to the laws governing the sealing or expunction process. While these laws should be read and considered carefully, the process will include much of that information along the way.

The next link provided, “Instructions for Applying for a Certificate of Eligibility,” details the requirements for a Certificate of Eligibility used to petition the court to seal or expunge a criminal record. These requirements are also your checklist after completing the Expunge/Seal Package and should be completed in full prior to sending the information to FDLE. The requirements include completing and signing Section A of the Expunge/Seal Package before a notary public, completing the fingerprint form of the package in which you must be “fingerprinted by authorized law enforcement personnel or a criminal justice

agency,” providing a certified disposition of the case you are attempting to have sealed or expunged which “may be obtained from the Clerk of Court in the county in which the charge(s) were brought,” enclosing a “nonrefundable money order or cashier’s check for $75.00 made payable to the FDLE, and “if you are requesting an expunction of a criminal history record, you must have the state attorney or statewide prosecutor complete Section B of the application.” (FDLE website)

The fourth link down, “Download Expunge/Seal Package (Required Documents),” contains everything you need to complete the package for FDLE. Section A of the Expunge/Seal Package must be completed and signed before a notary public. This section includes your basic identifiable information, the option to Expunge or Seal, spaces available for the charges you wish to seal or expunge, and also spaces for the notary’s identifiable information. Section B of the Expunge/Seal Package is completed by the state attorney or statewide prosecutor only if you wish to have your record expunged, and Section C is completed by FDLE only. The package

also includes General Instructions and Information with Applicable Law, Mailing and Contact Information to FDLE, and it also includes Reasons an Application for Certificate of Eligibility to Seal or Expunge a Criminal History Record Will Be Denied and Disqualifying Charges for Expunction/Sealing. Finally, the package also includes the Fingerprint form which requires your basic identifiable information again, spaces for the signature of the official taking fingerprints and the person fingerprinted, and spaces for all fingers to be printed.

After completing the Expunge/Seal Package, the last page of the documents is a standard checklist for Section A, disposition of the case, fingerprint form, and a $75.00 check or money order to FDLE. Please confirm all sections have been completed, because a missing document will only add further delay to the normal timeframe of six months to a year for processing. All of this information may appear complicated and overwhelming at first, but once again, this process can be easily completed by an individual with little to no legal experience and does not necessarily require the legal advice or assistance from an attorney.

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This months spotlight features an outstanding singer, and athlete. Teron Wallace is currently a senior at

Leesburg High School. He likes singing all types of music, playing basketball, and spending quality time with family and friends.Teron’s life has been filled with awesome accomplishments, but his senior year has been espically filled with amazing accomplishments. Teron is currently the president of Leesburg High School Madrigals chorus group, he was selcted as the 2010 LHS Homecoming King, and is the team captain of the LHS basketball

team. Teron displayed an excellent role of leadership and led his team to earning the 4A State Championship. Teron also competed and won the 3 point challenge in the Corey Rolle Lake Sumter senior All-Star game in Mount Dora. Just recently Teron got nominated for a well deserved Florida’s Mr. Basketball competition. Teron is currently finalizing his college plans, With the hopes of majoring in Sports Management, and minor in music. In College Teron hopes to play Division 1 basketball. The FOCUS Staff wishes Teron Wallace the best of luck as he continues his love and passion for Music and Basketball in college.

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murder, mystery & mayhem!april 2-9, 2011 the Lake County Library

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On opening day in the Leesburg Public Library the Eustis High School Drama Club performed the hilarious Agatha Christie spoof, Murdered to Death, followed by awards presented to the winners of this year’s Bookmark Design Contest. Over 1200 entries were received this year from Lake County students. Program coordinator Judy

Buckland said, “This year’s theme, Mystery and Mayhem allowed creativity to flourish. The designs were amazing and thoughtful.”

The week’s events included “CSI: Fruitland Park” at the Fruitland Park Library where attendees followed the clues to find a stolen painting. The Secret Service and experts in the fields of trace evidence, handwriting analysis and fingerprinting were on hand to help catch the thief. Hallie Ephron, Never Tell a Lie, got down to the nuts and bolts of mystery writing in her workshop “How to Write a Killer Mystery.” Special guest of honor James Grippando, Afraid of the Dark, talked about sources of inspiration for his novels in the workshop “On Writing the Thriller.” Featured author Tim Dorsey,

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137th kentucky derby

if every story starts at the beginning, I guess this one starts back about five years ago. It was a lazy spring Saturday and

we were sitting out on our back porch. My husband, Paul started randomly flipping television channels and tuned in to pre Derby coverage. I remember the station spending hours recapping the history of the event, some of the footage in black and white. This was after Barbaro, whose story I had followed to some extent, along with most of the nation. I remember being mesmerized at the stories. The history and the tradition of the Kentucky Derby completely fascinated me. I couldn’t stop watching… the pretty southern women all dolled up and adorned with big beautiful hats, the Southern gentlemen in their suits, standing to sing “My Old Kentucky Home” with a mint julep in their hands. Then, The Race. I’ll never forget that first time I watched Calvin Borel, perched atop Street Sense, come from nowhere , tucked in on the rail to fly past his contenders for the win. I remember the roses being presented and Borel’s childlike jubilance as he celebrated their victory. I think it’s simple to say – I was hooked!

From that day, I was completely enthralled (much nicer word than obsessed). I followed the Preakness and Belmont. By the next May, I was prepared. I had read everything I could about the Derby. I prepared myself a hat and made a pitcher of mint juleps. Paul and I sat in the same place outside, but that

year I felt “part” of the event. In the ensuing years, we invited others to join us and wear their hats and have a mint julep with us while watching the greatest two minutes in sports. While those Derby parties were great, it wasn’t enough. I knew I wanted to go, HAD to go, to Churchill Downs one day and be a part of its amazing history.

Last November the opportunity was presented. A good friend and one of our writers for the magazine, Shelly Gerig, asked if I wanted to go. She had a good friend in Louisville who could set it all up for us and make my dream come true. I, of course, said “YES!”

Six months felt like a lifetime away, but there was so much to do! I had to decide what I was going to wear and most importantly, I had to get a HAT! I began working with up and coming fashion designer (and Shelly’s daughter), Haley Gerig, to design my dress. We used a dress I already owned as inspiration and she used that to create an original creation just for me. Together we shopped for fabric, looking for the right colors and textures. Dress fittings occurred regularly. In the meantime, I worked on creating a suitable Derby hat to complement the dress and shopped for the perfect accessories. I was not going to The Kentucky Derby looking anything less than the proper Southern lady!

Finally, it was here! Shelly and I flew out to Louisville, Kentucky on the day before

the Derby. My suitcase wasn’t packed with the usual girl-variety overload of shoes and clothes for any/all circumstances… but instead my carefully secured and protected hat and “Gerig Original” dress took center stage and were surrounded by only the barest of essentials to get me by! At the Louisville airport, the walkways were lined with large vases of red roses and “Southern Belles” welcomed us to Louisville, offering us complimentary Bourbon Balls. My new fairy-godmother and host for the weekend, Michele picked us up at the airport and gave us a mini tour of downtown Louisville. It seemed the whole city was in full Derby mode!

Waking on Derby Day, we three girls spent the morning getting ready and donning our hats. We packed our provisions for the day and headed out. We parked a few blocks away, and I could feel my excitement growing, with butterflies in my belly and goosebumps on my arms as I anticipated coming around the corner and getting my first live look at Churchill Downs! With its majestic white entrance, and the splendid bronze statue of the famed Barbaro marking the spot where his ashes were interred, entering those gates was truly a surreal experience. I couldn’t believe I was really there!

I call Michele my fairy godmother, because she not only managed to get us great seats (more on that later), she also has some great connections which allowed us some VIP access. We were cleared as guests to the office suites, which are located directly above the entrance gates to Churchill. This included private bathrooms and betting booths which did not have lines! This may not sound like a big deal, but let’s remember there was a record attendance of 164,858, so I’m sure you can imagine the lines for the women’s restroom. We were also able to stand out on the balcony overlooking the entrance and critique Derby Day attire and the throng of hats as the fashionistas entered.

We arrived around 11:00 in the morning, while the Derby post time was not until 6:24pm. However, there were races throughout the day and much to see! We toured through the courtyard, where you could watch the horses be walked one at a time from the paddocks and prepared for the races. We visited Gate 10, where the red carpet was rolled out to welcome the bevy of celebrities who rolled up in their limousines ready for the Derby experience. We even ventured to the infamous infield, where a massive amount of people camped out for the day. The best way I can describe the infield is it was like the biggest street party

I have ever seen! You can’t actually witness the races from there, but strangely, that didn’t seem to matter to the infielders… they were making their own Derby experience. On the other hand, MY Derby experience included Grandstand seating, SIX ROWS OFF THE RAILS, ON THE STRETCH! I don’t know how to really put that in perspective except to tell you that you could actually feel the stampeding horses as they raced by. One race we even went down the six rows and hung over the rail to watch! As race eleven, the Derby, neared post time, the Grandstand seats filled and balconies overflowed with guests pouring out of the suites. The crowd cheered as Jordan Sparks performed a stirring rendition of the National Anthem. Then, as all of Churchill Downs joined in for the traditional singing of “My Old Kentucky Home,” I realized it was time. In just a few short minutes, it was going to be over! I took a minute to look around and tried to really take it all in. Then there it was… the Bugler’s “Call to the Post.”They brought out the horses one at a time, then paraded them by us as they led them to the starting gate. And they were off… They thundered by us, as we stood on the bleachers and urged them on. We shifted our eyes to the jumbo screen as they made turns two and three, then heard them coming around the final turn into the stretch and over the finish line! Animal Kingdom was the 137th Kentucky Derby Winner and earned his place in the history books.

No. I didn’t pick him to win. In fact, I didn’t pick any winners all day. But in our country, we don’t have a lot of 137 year old traditions we continue to embrace and uphold. And at the end of the day, I realized my dream, as I stood on my seat, six rows from the rail, in the stretch, at Churchill Downs. With a mint julep in my hand, I sang “My Old Kentucky Home,” I wore a big fancy hat, and I saw the 137th Running for the Roses at the Kentucky Derby. This makes me the biggest winner of all!

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article and Photos by: HEaTHEr GraHaMan adVenture of a lifetime

I really have to take the time to thank those who made this possible for me. Shelly Gerig, thank you for arranging this and inviting me. Haley Gerig, thank you for making me look fabulous! Bonnie Whicher, thanks for the great photos! And Michele and Tony Renbarger, I can’t thank you enough for welcoming me into your home and for getting us the awesome seats! You made this an experience I will never forget! Happy to have made a few new friends! Thank you to Paul and Dylan for always encouraging me to follow my dreams.


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may 14th, saturdayA family fun health fair will be held behind Starbucks and Chick-fil-A in Clermont, Saturday, May 14th from 9am to 2pm. Meet health care professionals along with other professionals discussing Alzheimer versus dementia, acupuncture, chiropractic care, in-home health care, cancer care, etc. In addition, the bloodmobile is available, along with professions giving free blood pressure readings and glucose testing. A chair massage will also be available. The whole family can enjoy tethered hot air balloon rides, horseback rides, bounce house, face painting, etc. This event is being hosted by New Beginnings and sponsors include Dr Brockman of South Lake Wellness & Injury Care, Inter Community Cancer Institute, Chick fil A and others. Come out for a fun day and meet many health care professionals. The first Sports Card, Comic Book and Hollywood Collectibles Show comes to Lake County. There will be dealers set up with unique items for the collector and an auction will be held to benefit Little Leagues in Lake County. The exhibition starts at 10am at Lake Receptions and the cost is $1. For more information, call 352-406-6906

Easter Seals Camp Challenge 50th Anniversary will include live entertainment, petting zoo, a BBQ lunch, tours of camp, speeches and exhibits of their 50 year history of service to children and adults with disabilities or special needs and their families. Entrance is free, food is available for purchase. The celebration will run from 11am to 2pm. For more information, call 407-629-7881 x.12102 or log onto www.fl.easterseals.com/campchallenge

may 15, sunday1-7pm, Rock the Prom Celebration, Headquarter Honda, 17700 SR 50, Clermont, proceeds benefit Back to School is Cool - Lake County, focusing on area high school under-privileged Senior Graduation Cap & Gown and items to Graduate with PRIDE!

may 18th, wednesdayCagan Crossing Library hosts a Lego Club, open to all ages. A variety of Legos are available for kids to build with and show off to fellow club members from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Participation is free. For more information, call 352-243-1840 or log onto www.mylakelibrary.org

may 18th, 25th, and June 1stLeesburg Public Library invites teens, ages 12-18 to join them every Wednesday in the Storyroom to enjoy movies, anime, crafts, or gaming with the Wii, starting at 4pm. Participation is free. For more information, call 787=728-9790 or log onto www.leesburgflorida.gov/library

may 20th, FridayFront Porch Book Club meets monthly at the Minneola Schoolhouse Library from 10 to 11am. Participation is free. Call the library for the current selection at 352-432-3921

may 21st, saturdayFriends of Lake Louisa State Park Nature Fest will include guided butterfly, birding, and nature photography walks, discovery treks, children’s activities, local organizations sharing nature friendly products and services, plus live animals. Refreshments available for purchase. Register for pre-event adult (16 year age minimum) guided birding or nature photography walks (begin at 8:00am day of event) by calling 352-394-3969. The event runs from 10am to 2pm. Cost is $5 per vehicle (up to 8 people).

Warrior’s Path Self-Defense training includes skills of perception, empty hand, practical weapons, ground fighting and fitness. For men and women. Don’t be caught by surprise, classes are fun and dynamic so join us and bring a friend with you. Class is from 10am-12pm at Cooper Memorial Library and is free. For more information, call 407-924-9695.

may 22nd, sunday10 Annual Taste in Mount Dora will present a spectacular evening of culinary delights prepared by Mount Dora’s finest restaurants. VIP tickets are available. Event is from 5-8pm at Lake Receptions. For more information, call 352-383-2165 or log onto www.mountdora.com

may 25th, wednesdayMaintain Your Brain – hosted by Tavares Public Library. Many people believe that decline in memory happens to everyone and nothing can be done about it. However, serious memory loss is not inevitable. Learn ways to develop a brain healthy lifestyle through nutrition, physical activity, memory skills and more. Find out what foods may help promote brain health and some of the best physical activities to promote memory. The class is from 2 to 3:30pm and is free to attend. For more information, call 352-101-2721 or log onto www.mylakelibrary.org

may 25th & June 8thW.T. Bland Public Library in Mount Dora hosts a Lego Club on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 4pm. The club isopen to boys and girls in grades kindergarten through fifth and participation is free. For more information, call 352-735-7180 or log onto www.mylakelibrary.org

may 28th, saturdayFriends of Lake Louisa State Park 5K Run /Walk starts at 7:30am. Runners/Walkers will enjoy this beautiful USATF certified 5K (3.1 mile) course through a tree lined, paved out and back course through Lake Louisa State Park. At the half way marker,

be prepared for the infamous Tortoise Mound. REMEMBER: “Wildlife will have the right of way.” Awards: Top Overall Male and Female. Top Male and Female per age group. For more information and pricing, call 352-394-1320 or log onto www.triflorida.com.

June 4th, saturdayCentral Florida Kids Triathlon Series is presented by Tri Motion Sports at Lake Louisa State Park. This is the USAT Sanctioned Race Series. This is race 2 in a 4 race series. The race is from 6 to 11am. Cost is $30 per race. For more information, call 352-241-7443 or log onto www.trimotionsports.com

June 4th & 5th, saturday - sundayTom Jones, a nationally known watercolorist, will be teaching a 2-day Watercolor Workshop at The South Lake Art League 9 am to 3:30 pm. You will paint 2 paintings, each on a half sheet of Arches Watercolor Paper. Visit www.southlakeartleague.com for the complete supply list and to send in your deposit. Non-members $150, Members $135. Deposit of $100 is required to reserve a seat. Class size is limited. To register call Kathie Camara at (352) 241-6407 or email [email protected]

June 9th, thursdayThe Big Blue Bus will be outside the Leesburg Public Library starting at 11am. The Big Blue Bus is part of the Early Learning Coalition. Toddlers through age 5 will enjoy the books, activities, games and fun on the Big Blue Bus! A separate afternoon date is scheduled for children over 5. For more information, call 352-728-9790 or log onto www.leesburgflorida.govGrand Opening Nov.19th-21st • Call for Reservations

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