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Scandals show lack of leadership
"We’ll see how these various situations pan out, but at the very least, this casts serious suspicions on the Obama administration..." Find out what scandals we are referring to. Read the details on page 4A.
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Florida of 1922 part of world created by God in six days
By Richard Corbeil
Read about how much our society has changed concerning the belief in Creation. Find out what was once required in schools in the 1920's. See page 4A. Your Opinion Counts. Send us a letter.

Legislative session affects education
By State Rep. Bryan Nelson
"On a wide variety of issues including education, health care, insurance and others, the legislature took bold, proactive steps..." Find out what Rep. Nelson mentioned was the most-covered item of the legislature. Your Opinion Counts. Send us a letter.

Your support makes rebuilds possible
By Chirstine Moore, Orange County Public Schools
"It would not be possible for our children to have adequate facilities without the support of the entire community". Read about the new campuses that will be built including a relief campus. See page 4A. Your Opinion Counts. Send us a letter.

Black law enforcement officers had a big impact
By Perrine Slim, Bit 'n' Tips
In this article: A one-on-one interview of Judge Perry on Channel 13 causes Perrine Slim to reflect on early century negro police officers from Apopka and surrounding areas.

Today’s Paul Reveres
By Patti Bankson
"We’ve experienced many critical times in our country… each one different, perhaps, but each just as important as the previous". See page 4A.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Mayor Jacobs urges county to ‘keep calm and prepare’ for hurricane season
Teresa Jacobs, Orange County Mayor

Majority of Zellwood residents against reclassification of landfill
William Lovelady, Zellwood

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Sara Van Arsdel was the guest speaker at history program
Read about what Van Arsdel updated the Apopka Historical Society about. See page 7A. Subscribe today and stay current with the Apopka Historical Society.

Hallelujah Clowns to hold fundraiser for mission trip
Find out who the entertainment will be for the barbecue fundraiser and get detailed information. See page 10A. Subscribe today and stay current.

Apopka/Altamonte Springs VFW Post 10147 celebrates 25 years
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Other Feature Headlines, Events and More:

• Wawa not sure when store construction will begin. Read this article on page 1A in this week's Apopka Chief.
• The next City Charter review meeting will be held. Mark this important event on your calendar. Get all the information you need to prepare - details, date and time on page 1A of this week's Apopka Chief.
• New state law will affect long-term care for seniors. Become informed of news that affects you and your family. See page 1A to read this important article.
• Proposed development draws opposition from homeowners. Find out why homeowners near the proposed development area are protesting and find out where this is taking place
• Both Apopka and Zellwood will host Memorial Day services. Find out where these services will be held and who the guest speakers will be. See page 3A.
• “A King and His Princess,” awaits fathers and daughters as South Apopka Safe Neighborhoods Program will host a father-daughter dance. Get more details on this upcoming event on page 6A.
• The Golden Years Senior Ministry of the St. Paul AME Church will sponsor the “Open Heart Kitchen,” a soup kitchen. Find out hours of operation for the soup kitchen on page 6A of this week's Apopka Chief.
• Extended Hands Outreach is in need of donations. For an itemized list, see page 6A and also get contact information.
• “It’s Easy Being Green” a free irrigation and landscape workshop will be held. Find out when and where the workshop will be held get contact information.
• The Zellwood Historical Society meeting days announced on page 6A of this week's Apopka Chief. Stay current with the Zellwood community.
• Apopka Woman’s Club to hold Quartermania. Find out how Quartermania works and get additional information. See page 7A.
• The Apopka Historical Society will host an “Artists Spotlight”. Read more about the artists and the media they use in this week's Apopka Chief.
• Daisy Dalegowski graduated from Southern Adventist University. Find out what degree she earned on page 7A.
• The annual ladies’ spring tea at Journey Christian Church will be held. Find out when in this week's Apopka Chief.
• The youth of the Apopka Assembly of God will hold a car wash fundraiser to help pay for youth camp. Get date, location and time on the car wash fundraiser on page 8A.
• A Detailed Study of the Smaller Books of the Bible will be held. Vacation Bible School under way at First United Methodist Church of Apopka. Find out more on these two events. Get details on page 8A.
• Snowe Saxman will be the special guest speaker at "Roses and Pearls” , sponsored by the G.R.A.C.E. Women’s Ministry at the Apopka Church of God of Prophecy. Features of this event can be found in this week's Apopka Chief.
• The Apopka Seventh-day Adventist Church will hold a commercial kitchenware sale. Find out what this sale is in benefit to and get details, date and time on page 10A.
• The Center of Faith Church will hold car wash, Father and Son Breakfast, Plant and yard sale and Father’s Day service. For detailed information on each of these events see page 10A.
• The First Presbyterian Church of Apopka will hold a community yard sale in benefit of their Vacation Bible School. Find out when the yard sale will be held on page 10A.
• VFW poppy fundraiser begins soon. Find out what the fundraisers have helped support in the past. See page 6A for more details.
• Oakland Nature Preserve offers classes. Find out what classes are being offered on page 9A of this week's Apopka Chief.
• Wekiwa Springs State Park will host weekly interpretive programs. For a list of the programs, see page 12A.
• Annual Chamber Awards Banquet scheduled. Get the details in this week's Apopka Chief.
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Darters continue spring practice and play scrimmage
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AHS athletes signed college scholarships during ceremony
Where are Kacie Miller and Darla Quevedo going to play? Find out in this week's Apopka Chief. Subscribe to The Apopka Chief today and keep current with AHS athletes.

WHS sportspersons honored during awards assembly
Mike Grenci presents plaques to Paxton Sickler and Joshua Filmore. Find out what titles they received in this week's Apopka Chief. Subscribe today and stay current with WHS sports.

Mustangs boys volleyball team earn an important title
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Local boxing gym owners work with kids from charter school
Read more on the at-risk youth Craig Duncan, Jeremiah Carter, Mark Easie and Charles Benham work with in this week's Apopka Chief. Subscribe today and stay current with local sports.

Other Sports Headlines:

• Wekiva’s spring opponent, ... , will be no easy storm to tame
  by John Peery, Peery's Extra Points
• Mosquito Creek Outdoors helps with putting out fish attractors
  By Jim Keck, Goin' Fishin'
• All-sport passes for the 2013-2014 school year at Apopka High School are being sold. Get the details in this week's Apopka Chief.
• The Apopka Lions youth football and cheer is accepting fall registrations. Find out the sign-up times in this week's Apopka Chief.
• AHS athletes need funds for end-of-the-school-year trip. Where are they going? Find out and read on how you can help in this week's Apopka Chief.
• The sixth annual Mustangs Basketball Camp will be held. Find out what age group is eligible to attend in this week's Apopka Chief.
• Two week-long basketball camps for elementary school-age children and one week-long camp for middle school students will be held. Get more details on the basketball camp on page 7B of this week's Apopka Chief.
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