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Camp Boggy Creek Honors Founder Paul Newman

Written by Special to SCW
Thursday, 22 January 2009 07:14
Camp Boggy Creek, in Eustis, Florida’s camp for seriously ill children, is saddened by the loss of its founder, Paul Newman. From the earliest stages of its development, Newman was an integral part of the formation of Camp Boggy Creek. Modeled on Paul’s original Hole In The Wall Camp in Connecticut, Paul infused $100,000 seed money and Boggy Creek was incorporated as a 501-c-3 not-for-profit in 1990. Its mission is to enrich the lives of children dealing with chronic or life-threatening illness. Newman wanted it to be a place where these kids could, in his own words, “kick back, relax and raise a little hell.” In 1992, newly retired General H. Norman Schwarzkopf was recruited onto the team and Paul Newman committed $1 million and solicited an additional $1 million from New York financier Ted Forstmann. At this point, both fundraising and construction began in earnest. $15 million was needed for the first phase of construction on the 232 acre property that was donated by Florida Hospital. Camp staffers at the time were amazed at the “hands on” effort that Paul applied into the project. He personally solicited the funds to build the Sea- World Swim Center from August Busch III joking that he had been that good of a customer of the company’s beverage line. He attended board meetings and reviewed with interest the site plans and architectural renderings.
Last Updated on Thursday, 22 January 2009 17:06
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Dotti Burkett-Dreggors: “Local Girl”

Written by The Publisher
Thursday, 20 November 2008 18:24
Dotti Burkett-Dreggors is truly a “local girl” being born in the Orange Memorial Hospital prior to it becoming the Orlando Regional Medical Center. Graduating from Oviedo High School, she continued her education and received her BA in Applied Behavioral Science and later earned her Masters in Educational Curriculum and Instruction. She worked in both the Oviedo and Winter Springs Police Departments in the late 1970s to early 1980s. She joined the Seminole County Sheriff ’s Office in 1993 as a Crime Prevention Officer and originally was assigned to women and children’s crimes. The following year Senior Crime Prevention was added to her duties and Dotti found her calling. Dotti openly states that she is privileged to work for an innovative and proactive law enforcement administrator, Sheriff Donald Eslinger, who in his role has had the foresight for over a decade to ensure that the specific needs and concerns of his aging residents are met.
Last Updated on Thursday, 20 November 2008 18:29
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Covelli Family Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary In Central Florida And Shares With A Community Effort

Written by Covelli Family Limited Partnership
Monday, 20 October 2008 17:47
In preparation for their 10 Year Anniversary owners Al Covelli & Gavin & Annette Ford of Panera Bread franchisee Covelli Family Limited would like to celebrate directly with the local community. According to Gavin Ford “the Central Florida community has been so loyal to our business over the past 10 years. We truly want this celebration to represent our gratitude to all of our loyal customers. The Panera Bread slogan is “Share the Bread” and that is exactly what we plan on doing within the local community.” The 4 week long celebration will begin on September 15, 2008 and continue through October 10, 2008. Customers will also have the chance to receive random acts of kindness in the form of Panera Gift Cards. There will also be weekly live radio remotes where customers will have the chance to win cash & prizes. Each week there will be special promotions enticing customers to visit the cafes daily and the grand prize giveaway will be $10,000.
Last Updated on Monday, 20 October 2008 21:04
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