The Apopka Chief Newspaper

HEADLINE NEWS:

Friday, September 21, 2018

OUR POSITION:

A healthier reserve would enable city commissioners to make easier decision
City Commissioner Doug Bankson made a short statement Wednesday, September 19, at the City Council meeting, but it rang very true. It was during a discussion by City Council members about whether the city should consider purchasing a property near to City Hall that might one day serve as part of the city’s efforts to redevelop downtown Apopka with restaurants and shops. Read More

THE VOICE OF THE COMMUNITY: OPINION & ARTICLES OF INTEREST

Hispanic culture, traditions are a highlight
By Rod Love, County Commissioner District 2
The Hispanic Heritage Committee of Greater Orange County (HHCGOC) and Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs joined the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on the lawn of the Orange County Administration Center, for their annual Kick-Off Party to celebrate the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month on September 18. Read More

As the Cross of Christ rises, Darwinists sink into the primeval ooze
By Richard Corbeil
As the argument has progressed in the some 170 years since Charles Darwin set forth his poorly aging Theory of Evolution, the “Theory” has remained a theory, still lacking the scientific proof method of repeatable observation, while Creationism has been moved by its proponents, into the realm known as “Intelligent Design.” Read More

The Death of Altruism
By Patti Bankson, The Way I See It
Just when we thought we’d seen the end of the grueling and rude confirmation hearing for Brett Kavanaugh, along comes Diane Feinstein, dragging a 35-year old accusation behind her. Read More

Letters to the Editor:

Dem’s Worst Nightmare: Kavanaugh confirmation to Supremes
By Nancy C. Thomas, Apopka Read More

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Other Headlines, Events and More:

• The Apopka Fire Department held a training fire on Friday, September 14, along South Central Avenue. The blaze was used to help keep firefighters’ knowledge up to date on how to fight such fires. Read More
• Social Security helps older Americans, workers who become disabled, and families in which a spouse or parent dies. Read more on Social Security on page 7A. Read More
• On Saturday, September 29, from 7 a.m.-10 a.m., the Orange County Cattlemen’s Association invites your support by donating $5 for breakfast that includes coffee, bacon, sausage, and golden fluffy pancakes at Tractor Supply Co., 131 W. Second St., Apopka. Read More
• State Representative Jennifer Sullivan’s staff will hold office hours at Apopka City Hall, 120 E. Main Street, on Tuesday, September 25, from 9 a.m. to noon for constituent outreach. Read More
• Zellwood Station Veterans & Associates, Inc., will hold the Ninth Annual Physically Challenged-Disabled Veterans Golf Tournament at Zellwood Station golf course (off Hwy 441 in Zellwood), on Saturday, October 20. Read More
• Florida Living Seventh-dayAdventist Church is introducing a new Bible study series at the church beginning Saturday, October 6, at 10 a.m. through Saturday, December 29. Read More
• New Hope Missionary Baptist Church of Apopka will host the Recovery at the Hope Conference Saturday, October 6, from 8 a.m. to noon. The church is located at 927 S. Central Ave., Apopka. Read More
• Apopka artists and vendors are invited to make application for the annual Holiday Bazaar, Café, and Gift Boutique at Church of the Holy Spirit set for Saturday, November 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Read More
• The Church of the Holy Spirit (CHS) is offering a new program for families in Apopka with school-aged children. Family Power Hour is offered on the four Sundays in October, from 9:15-10 a.m. Read More
• The theme for this year’s Apopka Christmas Parade will be “An Old Fashioned Christmas Parade.” The event will again be sponsored by the Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka. The parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 8. Read More

• Wekiva boys golf team fighting to keep enough players
  A lot of the unexpected has changed the scouting report from the beginning of the season for the Wekiva Mustangs.
• Wekiva has week off, Blue Darters have big game vs. DP
  After a thrilling comeback victory over Winter Park a couple of weeks ago, Wekiva had last week off, getting ready for the rest of the season.
• Apopka High boys golf team looking to play to potential
  Steady improvement until reaching the capability possessed while entering the postseason was the overall scouting report at the beginning of the regular season and continues for the Apopka Blue Darters.