OUR POSITION:

Thanks to candidates for running; we hope many come out to vote
"Election Day for Apopka is just around the corner." Read our opinion on the city election on page 4A.
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THE VOICE OF THE COMMUNITY:
OPINION & ARTICLES OF INTEREST

Whether your name is Peter, Paul or Jay, show ‘The Way’
By Richard Corbeil
"Many times, miracles come in the form of a great need being filled..." Read Corbeil's column on miracles. See page 4A. Your Opinion Counts. Send us a letter.

‘Nextdoor’ building safer neighborhoods
By State Rep. Bryan Nelson
"...communication between residents can be complicated..." See Bryan Nelson’s column on page 4A. Your Opinion Counts. Send us a letter.

Jazz festival moved up to ...
By Christine Moore, Orange County Public Schools
Read Christine Moore's article on the fifth annual Apopka Art and Jazz Festival date change on page 4A. Your Opinion Counts. Send us a letter.

Killing the Goose
By Patti Bankson
"...short-sighted action destroys the profitability of an asset..." Read Patti Bankson's article on politicians, as they look for more, and more, ways to increase the money they can spend on page 5A. Your Opinion Counts. Send us a letter.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Velazquez encourages voters to participate
By Diane Velazquez, Seat 2 Candidate Apopka City Council

Reasons why Kilsheimer is running for mayor
By Joe Kilsheimer, Apopka City Commissioner, Candidate for Mayor

Time to step things up for a brighter future
By Sam Ruth, Seat 3 Candidate Apopka City Council

‘Old’,‘new’ Apopkans should manage growth
By Paul Faircloth, Apopka

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Apopkan Adam Cosnahan in U.S. Navy
Read more on Damage Controlman 2nd Class Adam Cosnahan in this week's Apopka Chief. Subscribe to The Apopka Chief today and stay current with Apopkans.

Three science students take home awards
Find out where Yasmin Figueroa, Anyka Wilkin, and Erin Martin placed in this week's Apopka Chief. Subscribe to The Apopka Chief today and stay current with students.

Other Feature Headlines, Events and More:

• Daylight saving time is just around the corner. Find out when in this week's Apopka Chief.
• Mayor spars with Kilsheimer again at City Council meeting
  By Roger Ballas, Apopka Chief Staff
• ... continues to lead in fundraising for all candidates
  By John Peery, Apopka Chief Staff
• Magnolia Park’s 15th annual Bluegrass Festival is scheduled. Get the details for this event on page 6A in this week's Apopka Chief.
• Two sites in Northwest Orange County are hosting navigators for the federal government’s healthcare program until the sign-up deadline. Find out where in this week's Apopka Chief.
• Get ready for a night of nostalgic music and fun as the VFW 10147 presents A Tribute to the Rat Pack with Frank, Sammy, Dean and Marilyn! Find out how to attend this tribute on page 8A in this week's Apopka Chief.
• Florida Silver Alert Program which displays the images of missing seniors on lottery ticket terminals has expanded. Read this article on page 10A in this week's Apopka Chief.
• The IRS (Internal Revenue Service) has several easy-to-use, online tools. Read more about them in this week's Apopka Chief.
• Florida Forest Service Biologist Ralph Risch and Forest Ranger Mike Martin will lead a Friends of the Wekiva River informative tour of the Florida Scrub natural community. Find out when in this week's Apopka Chief.
• During a meeting of the Florida Cabinet, Governor Rick Scott discussed the impacts of President Obama’s cuts to the Medicare Advantage program.
• Robotics team takes ...
  By Roger Ballas, Apopka Chief Staff
• Orange County, in partnership with Lake County and the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for phase 2 of the Lake Apopka Loop Trail. Find out what this trail will provide to visitors in this week's Apopka Chief.
• The North Orange County Library Branch in Apopka has several programs coming up in March. Find out which activities will be held in this week's Apopka Chief.
• Magnolia Park will be holding its monthly adopt-a-tree program. Find out when this free program for all Orange County citizens will be held in this week's Apopka Chief.
• The annual Walk for Hunger, a benefit for Loaves & Fishes in Apopka, will be held. Find out when in this week's Apopka Chief.
• First Baptist Church of Apopka will host “A Night of Music”. Get the details for this event on page 2C in this week's Apopka Chief.
• Trinity Baptist Church will host “Growing a Family of Faith” weekend event. Find out when in this week's Apopka Chief.
• Roman Road Ensemble Theatre Company is about to head into its fourth production, “The Importance of Being Earnest”. Find out when the production dates are in this week's Apopka Chief.
• The Church of Compassion will be hosting its monthly Dream Team event meeting. Find out when in this week's Apopka Chief.
• The Georgia Institute of Technology presented degrees to Dal Joong Kang and Jin Nam. Find out what their field of study is in this week's Apopka Chief.
• Adapt to the varying routine of March with warm or cool eatables. See Kapers on page 5C.
• The Apopka Family Learning Center (AFLC) is partnering with the Feinstein Foundation to feed after-school snacks. Find out when in this week's Apopka Chief.
• Apopka Fair will include new activities that began... Find out what new activities will be held in this year's fair on page 1D in this week's Apopka Chief.
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Apopka boys basketball coach leaves
Find out why Matt Ruta resigned in this week's Apopka Chief. Subscribe to The Apopka Chief today and stay current with Apopka High School basketball.

Other Sports Headlines:

• The Apopka Raptors, an Amateur Athletic Union youth tackle football and cheer organization, will be conducting registrations for the fall 2014 season. Find out where in this week's Apopka Chief.
• The Debbie Turner Cancer Care and Resource Center will hold its third annual golf tournament. Find out how to attend in this week's Apopka Chief.
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