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Potential roadblock for Wekiva Expressway?
"We continue to hear rumblings and grumblings that the funding of the proposed 25-mile toll road could very well hit a minor snag..."

THE VOICE OF THE COMMUNITY:
OPINION & ARTICLES OF INTEREST

When God says it's murder, there's only one end to your trial
By Richard Corbeil
"The January issue of Townhall magazine details this rise in opposition..."

Beware of red-light scammers
By Fred Brummer, County Commissioner
"Adversaries of cameras hold that the cameras are "cash register justice" meted out to pump up the treasuries of cities and counties."

Here's results of Pre-Session Survey
By Bryan Nelson, State Representative
"I appreciate all the responses my office received and am encouraged by the thoughts and insights this survey collected."

Old timers benches were traditional gathering place
By Perrine Slim, Bits 'n' Tips
In this article: Bits 'n' Tips about special gathering places.

OCPS trivia-how much do you know? 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 Council candidates landing bigger bucks to aid campaigns. Get the details in this week's Apopka Chief.
• Landfill moratorium gets 2nd of 3 needed yes votes. Find out when the next approval for the ordinance will be.
• The Garden on Park Cafe will host a fun-filled Rock Springs Elementary Spirit Night fundraiser with a special menu. Get the details on page 6A.
• Apopka Elementary School's Children's Day Festival will be held on February 11. Find out what activities include.
• 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.
• The Foliage Garden Club of Apopka will hold its annual fundraiser Card Party, Fashion Show and Luncheon
• Bereaved families that have experienced the death of a child now have an opportunity to meet with on a regular basis. Get the details on page 6A.
• Man to Man Prostate ACS Cancer Support Meeting is held monthly. Find out when in this week's Apopka Chief.
• The Apopka Recreation Department is hosting Zumba and yoga classes. Find out where on page 6A.
• 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 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.
• Endrizzi graduated from Lackland AFB. Read more in this week's Apopka Chief.
• Choi was named to fall honors list. Read more in this week's Apopka Chief.
• 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 in this week's Apopka Chief.
• Triumphant will be in concert February 12. Find out where 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 Apopka Assembly of God will begin new series. Details in this week's Apopka Chief.
• Forest Lake SDA to hold health fair. Get 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
• Nazarene youth to hold car wash fundraiser for trip. More details in this week's Apopka Chief.
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Other Sports Headlines:

• Good news coming in waves for local prep sports teams
  John Peery, Peery's Extra Points
• Fishin' and weather are both doin' great
  by Jim Keck, Goin' Fishin'
• Apopka wrestlers take Metro meet title
• Mustangs battle past Ocoee to claim third seed in district tourney in boys basketball
• Blue Darters topple Winter Park in boys basketball
• The third annual Apopka Lacrosse Club’s fundraising golf tournament will be held.
• 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.
• Softball league plans sign-up. Get details in this week's Apopka Chief.
• State park will host run, walk
• Kickball league registration is set. Details on page 10B.
• Golf tournament will aid food pantry
• Youth football league accepting applications
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