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Expressway Authority’s vote needed to assure Parkway
"That’s the final hurdle needed to make sure that construction on the overdue road becomes a reality..."

THE VOICE OF THE COMMUNITY:
OPINION & ARTICLES OF INTEREST

Censored history cost millions ‘Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness’
By Richard Corbeil
"The Northwest Orange Republican Women, Federated showed perfect timing in their luncheon speaker at Errol Estate Country Club for the week celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day."

Property tax exemption good pump primer
By Fred Brummer, County Commissioner
" When done correctly, priming the pump yields much more water from the well than the amount of water that went into the pump."

Rates for property insurance need clarifying
By Bryan Nelson, State Representative
"It is certainly no secret that property insurance remains a central issue in Florida."

What is the best tax preparation that suits your situation?
By Jeff Lareau, Special to the Chief
" One thing I have learned is that, as in many other areas of life, there are many ways to skin a cat."

Lifelong Apopka resident Mildred Board was a delight to many
By Perrine Slim, Bits 'n' Tips
In this article: Bits 'n' Tips about Mildred Board..

Board member Moore gives invitation for a little bit of OCPS trivia on Page 5A.

Summit pointed out real need for Lake Apopka restoration
Bob Stamps, Apopka

Hospital changed administrators in 2011
By Richard Corbeil

City Council OKs resolutions opposing landfill
By John Peery

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Other Feature Headlines:

• City will host delegation from China. FInd out what the Chinese businessmen are interested in.
• The West Orange Airport Authority held a meeting. Find out what new developments were voted for.
• Early voting for the Presidential Preference Primary is being held. Find out when it ends.
• Apopka students make dean’s lists in numerous colleges. Read about them on page 6A.
• Applications for medical scholarships for the 2012-2013 academic year are being accepted from residents of Northwest Orange County. Find out more in this week's Apopka Chief.
• The Northwest Orange Republican Women’s Federated (NORWF) is seeking applicants for this year’s Alice Beth Miner Memorial Scholarship. Details in this week's Apopka Chief.
• Wekiva High School will host its annual Super Sunday event. Get date and time in this week's Apopka Chief.
• The Foliage Garden Club of Apopka will hold its annual fundraiser Card Party, Fashion Show and Luncheon.
• A chapter of Al-Anon has been formed in Apopka. Find out when they meet in this week's Apopka Chief.
• There is a monthly Zellwood potluck dinner. Get detasils in this week's Apopka Chief.
• More than 1,000 people are expected to gather at Lake Eola to join the fight to find a cure for a ALS. Read more and get details in this week's Apopka Chief.
• The Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka, in anticipation of the 33rd annual Apopka’s Cutie Pie, Little Miss Apopka and Miss Teen Apopka pageants, is offering applications. Specifics in this week's Apopka Chief.
• Art and Foliage Festival applications are ready. Find out what you need to do to participate in this week's Apopka Chief.
• The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit will have a chili cook-off. Details in this week's Apopka Chief.
• Migrating bird landscaping lecture will be held. Details in this week's Apopka Chief.
• Forest Lake SDA to hold health fair. Get details in this week's Apopka Chief.
• The New Vision Community Church began a new series in January called “Dare to be great.” Read more in this week's Apopka Chief.
• The First Baptist Church of Apopka is studying through the book of James in January with Dr. Paul Gordon. More details in this week's Apopka Chief.
• The St. Paul A.M.E. Church will hold a Marvin C. Zanders Love Recognition banquet . Find out when in this week's Apopka Chief.
• Rolling Hills Community Church extends their invitation to the public and offers ladies' Bible study.
• Sweetwater Oaks Garden Club to hold annual fair. Read more in this week's Apopka Chief.
• North Orange Branch Library offers many classes. Get all the details on page 1C.
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Other Sports Headlines:

• Girls soccer takes the spotlight as winter sports wind down
  John Peery, Peery's Extra Points
• Speck fishin’ is great these days in our Central Florida lakes
  by Jim Keck, Goin' Fishin'
• Wekiva girls keep lifting toward the state tournament
• A golf tournament to raise funds for an Apopka man who has a rare form of cancer. Read more on his story in this week's Apopka Chief.
• The third annual Apopka Lacrosse Club’s fundraising golf tournament will be held.
• Softball registration continues. Get details in this week's Apopka Chief.
• Apopka Lions are expanding. This article can be found on page 4B.
• Sports news briefs of league registrations and Apopka-area events are on page 9B.
• Season comes to an end in regional game for WHS girls soccer.
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