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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGeneral Election-1996 You can vote in the Nov. 5 general election at the • following polling places Election Day is Nov. 5 and polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Chuluota!Geneva Precinct Location 6 Geneva Elementary School,1st St,Gen. 7 Community House,Ave.gE&7th,Chul. 101 _ Geneva Community Ctt,First St,Gen. Oviedo area Precinct Location 5 East Branch Unary,310 Division St Gviedowomans Club,414King St.,Ov. 55,102 �nBridge facility,ironBridge Cir.,Ov. 73 Destiny Church,3110HowellBmnchRd. 74 Oviedo City Halt 400 Alexandria Blvd.,Ov. 85 1W awillaPresbyterianChurch,3600 SR426 9 Lutheran Haven,SR426 98 8 gubHouse,500 Palm Valley Dr. 99 Oviedo Park,1600 Lockwood Blvd.,Ov. 100 Oviedo Riverside ark Winter Springs Precinct Location Winter Springs Civic Center,400 N.Bdgemon 13 Seventh Day Adventist Church on Moss south of 434 24,67 K�El 6007bskavnlland. 75 St.Stephen's Catholic Church,575 Tuskawilland. 75 Church of the New Covenant,875 Tuskawila Rd. 78 76 Wrnter Springs Senior Center,400N.Edgerton 94 Tennis ydlas,1401 Forest Hills 96 94,95,103 WWinterS ings City Halt 1126 East SR434 94 /oi / Bush to seek Jesup to get state funds second term in Lake Apopka wasn't the only lake that State Legislators from Central Florida were able to secure fimding for. Lake Jesup received 8420,000 for Winter Springs continue momenta!resto°"na for a lake that has suffered decades of abuse and neglect. By LINDA HUMMERS The restoration effort that began in 1994 is making headway towards Winer Springs Mayor JohnBush developing a commons sense solution for making Lake ham and asset to the will reek a second term in owe.Bush thousands of visitors to this area made the announcement Saturday Representative 7bm Feeney said he was making the Lake Jesup re tora- ilom the steps of City Hall to a gath- lion one of his top priorities."Even though for the first seven weeks of the ering of about 50 supporters. "It's legislature there was no Representative for District 33,Rep.Bob Stakes did because of people like you that I was a fantastic job keeping me appraised weekly of the situation and of his efforts elected in the first place,"Bush told to help,"Feeney said the crowd. The 4420,000 will be used for several projects including the removal of Seminole County Commissioner small levees and bams on public lam to the North of the lake.These were par Warren was on hand to voice sup- constructed over the years to provide additional grazing areas for livestock port for Bush."He delivers results of and the removal of the berms will reconnect the lake to its former floodplain, his deliberations.He is a family man enabling a more natural inundation of the flood plains and protection from with strong principles.He is a caring further flooding. individual and I am proud to endorse Plans have also been made to begin littoral wne vegetation planting.The him,"Waren said. scarcity of high quality vegetation has been cited as one of the principal fac- Bush said during his first term ju tots fbi low fish aamts in the It Eagraesand giant bulrush will be Om initial office he had been building on the danonstration plants Uapyinated around bird island Ian effort to restore the foundation left by others who previ- natural vegetation in the lake's littoral zones providing a beneficial flskhaei- ouay had held offices. "The former tat mayors and employees have made The third third piojWillucb ntay need towait for additional flmding is to build Winter Springs a nice place to live and a stonnwater park along the northern tributaries to lake Jesup that carry work," to which he added,"Warta stormwater from the Sanford Avenue area.These parks are expensive due to Springs is at a crossroads. We need the engineering design,capital construction costs,and permitting costs. direction from you. The purpose of The parks would fiber metals,suspended solids,phosphorous and nitro- government is basically fire and po- gen.The remainder of the funding would also serve to keep efforts to res tore lice protection, storm management the lake moving forward by keeping the project engineer,scientist,and other and parks and recreation,anything else technical staff that help coordinate the project should come from the citizens them- The next Friends of Lake Jesup meeting will be held at the Media Center said at Oviedo High School on 29 a7 p.m.Those interested in the Friends of "I want to hear from you, the lake Jesup's efforts are encouraged to come. people,asst what you want your city to be.With your help want to serve you for three more years,"Bush said. To dace, Bush is the only may- oral candidate, and Commissioner David McLeod is the only one of five City Commissioners to publicly en- dorse Bush. 9G a3 Mayor receives endorsements Winter Springs mayor received endorsements from Govoruhk, Joan Thompson of the Missing Children's prominent members of the community Center,and Gladys Zahand of the Winter Springs Senior Mayor John F. Bush's relection committee released Citizens Center. a list of prominent Winter Springs and Seminole County Among the Seminole County elected officials sup- figures who have endorsed Mayor Bush for reelection. porting Bush are John Mica of the US House of Repre- The list of Bush supporters includes city commissioner sentatives, and Seminole County Commissioners Pat David McLeod, former mayors Phil Kulbes, John Warren,Randy Morris,Win Adams,and Darryl McLain, Torcaso, and Leann Grove, former city commissioners No candidates have filed to run against Mayor Bush Marty Trencher and Don Jones,former city manager John in the upcoming Winter Springs mayoral race. I 9 607 3- Recount to determine mayor of Winter Springs a. t ffSS i : 44 ma It t Y „,,, ., , , . it Mayor John Bush _ Challenger(and current winner)Paul Partyka. 96 //0 7 Bush hoped his accomplishments and Paul Partyka has been using campaign BY LINDA HunrPrrREV projections for the future would bring him an- literature with the slogan,"I'm back to fight As the Voice went to press on Wednes- other term. His contributions include lower for your issues." Those issues being: to en- day, Paul Partyka had triumphed over John property taxes in Winter Springs have been sure that the development and redevelopment Bush in the Winter Springs Mayor's race by a lower for three consecutive years,a more effi- of the SR 434 Corridor is done with a specific mere 18 votes,with the totals 4,925 for Partyka cicnt emergency medical transport system pro- and detailed visioning plan;to review traffic and 4,907 for Bush. vided by the city's fire department, and ex- impact,incentives,beautification partnering "I'll be going out to Sanford for the re- pansion of the community and recreational with property owners,business leaders, and count sometime today," City Clerk Margot facilities of Central Winds Park."I would like expert planners that want a premier city for Hopkins told the Voice. "I'm sitting on pins to see us aggressively pursue the Rai13' to the future. and needles awaiting the call. Sandy said that Trails Bike Path Program,and sponsoran an- Partyka wants to streamline the city corn- all that is involved is running the memory nual Fourth of July event. We can do all of mission process. cards through the machine one more time,so these things and more and keep our taxes low Partyka served as city commissioner/ we should know later today." and our growth under control,"Bush said. deputy mayor of Winter Springs from 1988- In a related story, Commissioner Cindy Bush is active in the Rotary Club, is chair 91.He hasserved on the board of directors for Gennell won her reelection bid over Larry of the Missing Children Center Board of Di- the Central Florida Zoo,the Winter Springs Chmura,5,934 to 3,540. rectors,and is a member of the Safchouse of Art Festival,Florida Hospital Foundation,and Winter Springs totals were swelled by Seminole. He is the Registrar at the Univer- the Rotary Club of Tuscawilla. He is currently their coinciding with the national election, sity of Central Florida, and married to Kay the chair of the 17-92 redevelopment task observers said. Bush,the assistant principal at Lyman High. force They have lived in Winter Springs 14 years. 9 // a7 J Winter Springs re-elects Gennell BY LINDA HUMPHREY el '^;E9 1j i► � / • l Cindy Gennell Commissioner Cindy Gennell won another three years to"keep Winter Springs moving in the right direction"by continuing to protect the environment and quality of life in the city. Gennell plans to press for long range planning of the SR 434 commercial corridor and redevel- opment of the commercial area that already exists;support expanded recreational facilities, youth programs,and development of the Cross Seminole Trail. Gennell said she seeks ways to keep taxes at a minimum,expand services,and work with homeowner associations and neighborhood groups to help them accomplish goals. "We have tremendous untapped sources within our own communities. Homeowner associations,both mandatory and non-mandatory,should play a vital role in the life of the city,"she said. She has served as chair on the council of local governments in Seminole County;vice chair of intergovernmental relations committee,Florida League of Cities, and as executive board member,Safehouse of Seminole. Gennell and her husband Richard, have three children and four grandchildren."This commission, with my full support and encouragement, conducted a nationwide search and hired the city's first professional city manager This was an essential first step in planning the future of our city,"Gennell said. 96 //o Blake t r Wi rim s n u tr BY LINDA HUMPHREY Oviedo office. "When you run your Oviedo business owner and Win- own business you make all the deci- people and make my conclusions," ter Springs resident Michael Blake is sions—then you have to live with Blake concluded. a political newcomer who hopes to them,"he said. Thomas O'Connell,Blake's cam- win a seat on the Winter Springs City Blake has always made it a point paign manager/treasurer, said that Commission in November. to be involved in his community. He donations as well as volunteer assis- .•i.�. Blake said while he is not a sea- has served on Seminole County tance will be welcomed.For more in- , soned politician, he is a man with School Board committees,the board formation, call O'Connell at 339- tough values—and even tougher foot- of directors for the Greater Oviedo 8969. • V' wear."1'm prepared to invest a lot of Chamber of Commerce,has coached �wp. shoe leather to find out what the basketball and baseball,and teaches people want and need.My agenda is through the Junior Achievement pro- the people's agenda,"Blake explained gram at the j.enior and senior high in a recent interview. level.In 1993 he won the President's Blake said he will use his ine pe- Award for Service and Dedication hence for his benefit by remaining from the Oviedo Chamber of Com- open to all residents and business merce. owners and will not have precon- Blake said his platform will be a ceived ideas of what is needed for the "living document" and that he will city. "I'm not bringing any baggage focus more on the issues of his cam- ; with me." paign as the election draws nearer.He Blake said he is not running said he believes the direction the city against anyone,rather for something. moves is of utmost importance as we i'firt," 7 Should he win,the seat he would oc- near the 21st Century. "What we do cupy represents District 2. Commis- now will affect my children and their sioner John Ferring presently sits in children.I don't feel the current gov- that seat.Ferring has not declared his eminent has addressed the future or ./ position on miring again. the city overall,"he stated."Decisions - Blake is president of Sunpoint made regarding one part(of the city) Securities,sic.,a brokerage firm,lo- involves the city as a whole." cated on Central Avenue in Oviedo. According to Blake,there is not ,t He has been involved in his own bus- one hot button—one hot issue."This mess as an investment advisor/stock is not a one issue city. If we do noth- broker since 1983.He settled with his ing, it will be decided for us. If you wife Lori and their two children,Me- visit your doctor and ask him to write 9 (� 0 S, lissa and Michael,in Winter Springs a prescription,he first finds out what in 1990,at which time he opened his the problem is. I don't think there is just one prescription. I will visit the • ✓ ✓ ✓ Michael Blake, the president of a local securities and investment firm, an- nounced this week that he is running for a spot on the Winter Springs Commis- sion. Blake, 35, a father of two, is vying for the seat held by John Ferring. Blake runs Sunpoint Securities Group based in Oviedo. Blake said he is"not enthused with the direction of the city." The six-year resident of Chelsea Woods said his goals are to unify Winter Springs and to improve communication with resi- dents. His campaign motto is "One city: one future." Many people in Winter Springs believe the city is divided between Tuscawilla and the west-side neighborhoods. Blake said the city cannot prosper un- less all neighborhoods of the town suc- ceed.