Celebration Gets Proactive Water Pressure Strategy
March 31, 2010 by Jim Siegel
Filed under Around Town
The Celebration community water company, formally known as the Enterprise Community Development District (ECDD), has recently announced steps to help residents with high/fluctuating fresh water pressures. These steps will not only inform residents regarding how to reduce the possibility of water damage to their homes, but also will result in the installation of equipment that should fix the water high/fluctuation problem permanently.
This issue began attracting wide-spread attention of residents several months ago as a consequence of information exchanges posted by homeowners on the Front Porch website. This thread revealed:
* Many Celebration residents have experienced a variety of plumbing problems in their homes, ranging from blown seals to burst pipes.
* Local plumbers, called to repair damaged plumbing, seemed to agree that many of these problems stemmed from unusually high or highly fluctuating water pressure entering the houses in Celebration. They have recorded pressures over 100 psi and as high as 125 psi. In contrast, the usual maximum recommended in building codes and standards is reportedly about 80 psi. Home plumbing systems are not designed to withstand these higher or widely fluctuating pressures.
* To remedy these conditions plumbers have been installing pressure reduction valves (as opposed to pressure relief valves) in many homes, at a cost of $150-250. Unfortunately, many of these homes had already sustained considerable water damage and expense, as much as $50,000 to replace furnishings, carpet, drywall, and hardwood flooring.
ECDD’s Brian Smith explained to residents during and after a recent CROA meeting that on many occasions he warned builders to install pressure reduction valves on dwellings built in Celebration, consistent with established and well-communicated ECDD policies. Some people believe that such devices could have helped reduce the unusual rash of incidents involving water leaks or plumbing damage in Celebration dwellings.
Thankfully, the ECDD has offered to insert a warning in the next water bills mailed to homeowners, along with instructions on how to identify whether their dwelling has a pressure reduction valve (a relief valve is not sufficient). They also agreed to consider sending an email blast to all residents. Further, they have offered to measure the water pressure at the homes of any residents that call their office.
After the meeting Smith elaborated on planned actions to install variable frequency drives (VFD) in the water system, equipment that will reportedly control water pressure variation from one point in time to another within a much tighter range. According to the ECDD, “Currently as the system demand exceeds the capacity of the jockey pump (which produces up to 500 gpm at 75 psi discharge pressure), the high service pump will start and the system pressure at the pump station would rise in the vicinity of 110 psi based on a suction pressure set point of 50 psi at the pressure regulating valve. Based on this, the current range (of pressure delivered to residents) is generally 75 to 110 psi (plus/minus). If the TOHO pressure drops below 50 Psi then the low end of the pressure will lower accordingly. With the (planned) VFD and pressure set point control, the system pressure range can be expected to be 75 to 90 psi depending on the desired operating set point. In addition to controlling the range, the variation in pressure with VFD will be much smoother.
The date when residents can expect the new equipment to be fully operational is somewhat vague. In response to that question, the ECDD said, “We have evaluated two options for the VFD addition. One is to retrofit the existing panel to accommodate the new VFDs and the other would be to provide separate enclosures for the VFDs. In both options, the motors will have to be rewound to make them compatible for the VFD. We have been trying get the optional prices from the ECDD desired control shop since mid December. Finally they have promised price early next week. Per Florida Bearings, the retrofit option can be implemented in 3-4 week from NTP, while the other option may take 8-9 weeks due to longer delivery times.”
Until equipment installation is complete, local plumbers and other knowledgeable individuals recommend installation of a pressure reduction valve to help decrease the possibility of potential related problems.
The next public meeting of the ECDD Board is February 17, 4 pm, at the 851 Building. According the ECDD charter, residents are welcome to attend and comment.
Originally posted 2010-02-14 05:49:51.
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Celebration Rhodes Scholar Headed For Afghanistan
March 31, 2010 by Jim Siegel
Filed under Around Town
Celebration, Florida, resident Roxanne Bras is another of America’s heroes soon to be deployed to Afghanistan to help fight the War on Terror. But that’s not the only reason for the Town to be proud of her. Having graduated in June with a degree in Economics from Harvard, the second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was recently named a Rhodes Scholar, a first for both Celebration and Osceola County. Following her tour in Afghanistan, she will report to University of Oxford in October to pursue an M.Phil. in international relations, specializing in strategic studies.
After having attended the Celebration K-8 School from 1996 to 2001, Ms. Bras graduated valedictorian from the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program at Kissimmee’s Gateway High School in 2005. While at Gateway, she was on the tennis and cross-country teams. Her mother, Karen Bras, credits the IB Program for “opening up the world” for her daughter, noting that IB commands a lot of respect among Ivy League Schools that otherwise might not consider graduates from high schools in Osceola County. Last year, Celebration High School announced that it would also be offering an IB Program.
Having received a four-year scholarship from the U.S. Army to attend Harvard, Ms. Bras studied the economics of national security, with emphasis on counterinsurgency. Her senior thesis involved the quantitative metrics in counterinsurgency, primarily in Iraq and Afghanistan. While an ROTC cadet during her freshman year, she met General David Petraeus, head of the U.S. Central Command, who has been her mentor ever since. In addition to her undergraduate degree, she also earned her second lieutenant’s commission, as well as graduation from the U.S. Army Airborne School and the U.S. Army Air Assault School.
The famous Rhodes Scholarship Program was created in 1904 and is funded by a trust established by Cecil John Rhodes (1853- 1902), a British-born businessman and mining magnate in South Africa, and founder of the DeBeers Diamond Company. Each year, the trust funds nearly one hundred scholarships to Rhodes’ alma mater, University of Oxford, about thirty-two of which are allocated to the United States. This year there were over 800 final applicants for those thirty-two awards. Winners receive up to three years’ of fees and living expenses while in graduate studies at Oxford; by some estimates that’s about $50,000 per year.
Rhodes Scholarships are awarded based on high academic achievement, personal integrity, leadership potential, and physical vigor. Roxanne’s mother noted that her daughter distinguished herself athletically not only as a marathon runner, but also in the airborne and air assault schools. “But the clincher, “ said Karen Bras, “may have been her thesis on counterinsurgency.” The Rhodes Scholarship recipients for 2010 were announced a few days before Thanksgiving, no doubt adding to the blessings for which the family gave thanks.
In a December speech to the Middle School Girls Leadership Forum at All Saints Academy in nearby Winter Haven, Lt. Bras warned the girls against putting too much importance on being a woman. “Don’t try to be the best female president,” she noted, “ … just be the best president.” She emphasized that hard work inside and outside school would some day pay off.
Lt. Bras is currently preparing for deployment at Fort Campbell (KY), and she is scheduled to leave in early February for Afghanistan, where she will serve as a combat engineer before reporting to Oxford in October. She will remain an Army officer while she is studying at Oxford.
Concluded her mother in an exclusive interview, “ We are proud of all our children. We have urged each of them to follow their dreams.”
Originally posted 2010-01-29 11:41:59.
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Celebration Christmas Lights Contest Winners
March 28, 2010 by Celebration Florida Magazine
Filed under Around Town
Since the Town’s inception, Celebration residents have enthusiastically embraced the traditional American winter holiday practice of decorating the exteriors of their homes with strands of lights, evergreen garland, and bright-colored ribbon. This year, Celebration has resumed its practice of sponsoring a holiday exterior illumination contest for residents. Organized by the Special Events Committee, participants were required to register in advance to be considered. The just-announced results not only recognized a few perennial favorites but also revealed a few surprises. Further, all award winners were decorated by the owners themselves.
Celebration Christmas Lights Contest Winners
A “best” award was given to each of the familiar Celebration styles (bundalow/garden, cottage, village, etc.). There were also two “overall” awards, one for the most aggressive and overdone display (in the spirit of the Osborne Lights and the now legendary Griswold Family of Chevy Chase movie fame), and the other for Best in Town.
A panel of resident-judges, whose identities were not revealed for their own protection, decided the awards. The judging criteria included creativity, originality, balance, tastefulness, consistency, attractiveness, and the “wow” factor.
Best-in-Town was awarded to Joseph and Kelly Konopka (900 Blue Sage Street). Their East Village townhome featured a huge illuminated Santa topiary as the centerpiece, with wreaths decorated with white lights mounted on the front door and in all front and side windows. According to the owners, “Not being fans of ready-made decorations, creating something new and exciting to look at each year is one of our traditions. We always use existing decorations but expand or reinvent them each year.”
The Osborne Award was given to a regular town favorite, the Whitmire Family home at 905 Pondview in East Village. Inspired by the movie National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, the Whitmire’s not only load their yard with just about every conceivable holiday item, but with the help of their neighbors they also display glowing candy canes along the curb on both sides of the block. Said Kathy Whitmire, “What can we say – it does not get any tackier than Clark W’s home!”
The winners in each home style included:
Bungalow/Garden: The Warner Family (210 Norfolk in North Village), who commented, “ Everyone decorates with lights – so we wanted to turn our perfectly yummy home into a gingerbread house.”
Village: Rick Hughes’ house at 911 Jasmine in Celebration Village, whose dancing, music-synchronized lights this year extend to the neighbor’s homes on each side of his.
Manor: The Shaw Family (757 Oak Shadows in East Village), whose display was recognized by the judges for the tasteful, balanced use of white lights and red bells. Noted Pam Shaw, “Our decorations reflect our classic traditional style.” The judges agreed, observing that it certainly presented what people would expect in the traditionally styled town of Celebration.
Estate: The Berger Family (883 Spring Park Loop in South Village), whose antique Santa on the porch and lighted angels on the lawn caught the attention of judges. Said Adam Berger, “Our house is decorated by the entire family. The highlight is our special Santa. It’s Everyone’s favorite!”
Condo: Robert and Jan McChesney (901 Waterside Lane, 2-104). The judges particularly liked the classic use of lights to accentuate the hedge and porch, as well as the deer guarding the doorway.
The judges also wanted to acknowledge two other exceptional entries, which finished very close in their respective categories, as well as for the Osborne Award:
Jack and Jeri McLaughlin (205 Eastpark in North Village). “My husband loves the movie National Lampoon’s Family Christmas,” said Jeri, “and can’t wait to see what lights the stores/catalogs are offering each year. However, we love Jesus most of all and offer our display to all of our community of Celebration to remind everyone of the true meaning of Christmas.”
Luis Santini (1200 Roycroft in Artisan Park). Located on Celebration Avenue at the entrance to Artisan Park, the wild array of light, figures, and blow-ups draws lots of spectators each evening. “Our family tried to make it seem like Santa’s workshop,” explained Santini. “We celebrate all the holidays.”
The judges noted that although all the entrants were attractive and noteworthy, many other homes in Celebration would have been worthy of consideration had they registered in advance. Added contest organizers Katie Tamanini and Bert Fitzgibbons, “There are so many fabulously decorated homes here in Celebration and we hope for many more entries next year.”
Originally posted 2009-12-23 13:44:47.
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Celebration Residents Scramble for Boil Water Alert
March 22, 2010 by Jim Siegel
Filed under Around Town
Celebration, Florida and other area residents recently scrambled to cope with a water main break nearly ten miles east of Celebration near U.S. 192. Although water pressure was reportedly quickly restored, the local water authority warned residents to boil water as a precaution for several days, setting off a run on bottled water at local supermarkets. Such water problems have been rare in Celebration. The episode was a reminder that abundant supply of fresh water is another modern convenience that’s easy to take for granted until it’s suddenly taken away.
About 12:30 pm on Thursday January 26, 2010, a major 20” water main break occurred near the corner of Carroll Street and John Young Parkway. The main belongs to the Toho Water Authority, the organization that provides water to Celebration’s Enterprise Community Development District. Construction of some sort was reportedly underway in the area of the break, but the cause of the break had not been officially determined as this issue went to press.
In a Friday evening interview, Toho’s Utility Information Coordinator Mary Guidone explained that within a half an hour of the break Toho had issued a press release and notice to many local municipal officials as well as the media. News bulletins on local Orlando TV and radio stations did not specify Celebration as included in the affected area, causing initial uncertainty and confusion among residents. She acknowledged that Toho had received many calls from Celebration residents on Thursday evening and Friday. She explained that she and her Toho colleagues felt bad that so many Celebration residents had not received notification for so long after the break occurred. A formal, all-residents notice was distributed to Celebration residents on Friday morning about noon as the lead story of the regular weekly Celebration Town Hall email newsletter.
The area affected roughly paralleled the U.S. 192 corridor, bounded by I-4 on the west, Osceola Parkway on the north, Michigan Avenue on the east, Orange Blossom Trail on the south, with some other limited areas in the southeast corner of that quadrant.
Asked why the County’s Reverse 911 System was not used to inform residents, Ms. Guidone explained that because the number of affected was so high (about 45,000), it was decided not to use it. According to County sources, the system is capable of making about 1500 calls per hour, meaning that thirty hours would have been required, causing thousands to be called in the middle of the night.
The water main break was repaired by about 11 pm on Thursday night. Early Friday morning, water-testing samples were collected at eight locations in the affected area, including a point at which Toho’s water flows into the Celebration system. Results had been expected early Saturday afternoon, and it was anticipated that shortly thereafter Toho would issue a notice to its usual large distribution. If appropriate that notice would have included further recommendations or cautions to residents. If necessary, Toho might have flushed the pipes in certain areas or added more chlorine to the water.
By Friday evening, the bottled water shelves were bare at the local Publix supermarket. By Saturday, Publix had restocked the shelves, in spite of strong demand.
Some residents reported that they learned of the Boil Water Alert on Friday evening from the Town’s internet website, called the Front Porch Forums. Others were informed at work on Friday.
Reunion resident Peggy Samulowitz first learned of the alert in the Saturday morning yoga class at the Celebration Fitness Centre. “As far as I know, there was no notification to Reunion homeowners.” she said.
Fortunately, Toho announced on Saturday afternoon about 1:15 pm that the boil alert had been lifted. Life in the area with respect to water supply resumed to normal.
Originally posted 2010-02-15 06:16:54.
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March 22, 2010 by Jim Siegel
Filed under Around Town
Local resident Gary Revelt doesn’t seem like a ghostbuster. He doesn’t wear a Proton-Pack or carry a containment trap. But he does have a passionate curiosity of paranormal activity. So he couldn’t pass up an opportunity to actually participate in a real-life paranormal investigation, at perhaps the most lucrative location in Central Florida, Fantasy of Flight.
Fantasy of Flight, located a few miles down I-4 from Celebration, is the home of the largest private airplane collection in the United States. The collection, owned by entrepreneur Kermit Weeks, features 40 fully restored vintage aircraft, displays of a long-gone era.
Since the collection opened to the public in 1995, staff and visitors began exchanging stories of unexplained occurrences such as unidentifiable noises, temperature changes and the detection of mists and shadows. Reports of these occurrences spread into the paranormal community. Apollo Paranormal Investigations (API), a non-profit investigative team out of Apollo, Fla., took notice (www.apolloparanormal.com). Explained Fantasy of Flight General Manager Kim Long, “API contacted us and requested an opportunity to investigate. At first I was skeptical, but after a few meetings with them, we agreed.”
Surprisingly, there are over a dozen paranormal investigations organizations in Florida. Most, including API, seem to specialize in investigations in private residences.
Last year, API’s team of paranormal investigators (or “ghost hunters” to which they are more dramatically referred in the popular media) conducted a series of scientific explorations through Fantasy of Flight, and on a paranormal-activity scale between 1 and 10 assigned the vintage aircraft collection … an 11! Based on API’s conclusions, Fantasy of Flight decided to open the experience to the public in an event named “nightFlight,” an after-hours program that offers adventurous visitors such as Revelt four full hours to “explore the unexplained.”
“I personally believe the apparitions and energies that have been experienced are not only connected to specific airplanes exhibited, but the environment they are housed in as well,” said Fantasy of Flight owner and creator Kermit Weeks. “There have been movements of objects, voices heard, apparitions showing up in photos and actual sightings! Fantasy of Flight is all about going beyond ourselves and we encourage not only our guests, but our paranormal friends as well!”
The nightFlight program was limited to 30 participants. The event began at 9:30 pm on a Saturday evening with a summary of occurrences to date and investigation results. The 30 participants were then organized into three groups of 10, and an API investigator was assigned to lead each. Participants were trained in the use of the scientific instruments and the use of a scientific approach to paranormal investigations, in order to determine the difference between coincidences and inexplicable phenomenon. In addition, API had already installed a variety of video cameras and other devices around the facility to continuously collect additional data to validate or refute group observations.
For the next several hours, the groups alternately visited a half dozen mostly-World War II aircraft locations within the cavernous Fantasy of Flight buildings, quietly seated or standing with senses on high alert, collecting electromagnetic and temperature data, and investigating strange noises, temperature gradients, and what seemed to be voices. Revelt had brought his own instruments, a K2 meter and an electromagnetic field sensor.
The three groups rendezvoused about 12:30 am and spent over an hour discussing observations, some of which might be explained but others that could easily not. Following the evening of investigation, API planned to evaluate the data and issue a report to all participants.
Revelt seemed very excited with the experience. “I got a chance to work with real paranormal investigators. It was great. If I can, I’d like to bring my 18 year old daughter next time.” His own observations and instrument readings suggested to him that there was actually something paranormal there.
A Celebration resident who preferred to remain anonymous agreed. “I experienced some unusual activity in there,” that person said. “I could sense the presence of paranormal entities, particularly strong in the World War II B-17 briefing room, the aircraft carrier flight deck lined with Corsairs, and the inside of a double-decker 1930s trans-oceanic airliner. I was surprised by the willingness of the spirits to communicate.”
Response to nightFlight has been so strong that 4 more sessions are planned. Two are already sold out, but reservations remain for the nights of February 20 and March 6, both at 9:30 pm Saturday. (www.fantasyofflight.com)
At a per person cost of $75, the experience is a bit pricey, but extremely unique. The best aspect of the experience was to take part and actually operate the instruments to collect data. A nice assortment of food was served during the initial briefing; coffee and sweets were served for the final debrief.
We didn’t get slimed with ectoplasm, see any demonic apparitions, or run into the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man. There were no rattling chains or floating white sheets.
But even the skeptics seemed to have fun, and to some others the implications seemed profound. And Revelt seemed more convinced than ever that there really is paranormal activity that can’t be explained.
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March 18, 2010 by Jim Siegel
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Father Gregory Parkes (left), pastor of Celebration’s Corpus Christi Catholic Church, leads an overflow congregation in thanking Orlando Diocese Bishop Thomas Wenki (seated, third from left) on the occasion of the January 16 formal dedication of their new church on Celebration Avenue. It was Bishop Wenski who created the parish, directed the purchase of the land, and supported the parishioners during the fund-raising and construction phases. The two-hour dedication rite that makes a structure and altar sacred is heavy on both ritual and prayer, and its purpose is to prepare the faithful to receive the Eucharist, which Catholics believe is Christ’s body and blood. The dedication ritual originated in the fourth century and has evolved since. Over time, more expressive and ceremonial elements were added to the dedication, including the sprinkling of holy water, rubbing the top surface of the altar with scared chrism, and the anointing of the church’s walls with oil. Said Bishop Wenski at the conclusion of the Dedication Mass, “God really does not need this temple — the earth and all that it contains is his temple. No, God didn’t need this church. You did. The people of Celebration needed this new temple … so that you could worship in better surroundings, with more adequate seating, so that your celebrations would be more fitting for the Sacred Mysteries that you are celebrating.” Weekend masses are 5:30 pm Saturday, and on Sunday at 8:30 am, 10:30 am, and 5:30 pm.
Originally posted 2010-02-11 23:01:53.
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Two Celebration high school students recently participated in an annual concert sponsored by the Florida Music Educators’ Association and held in Tampa. The concert not only features the best high school musical talent in the State but also raises awareness about the importance of the Arts in a well-rounded education. The four-day event included intensive instruction and coaching by several renowned conductors.
North Village resident Camilla Tassi performed in the final event of the week, the All-State Concert Chorus which highlighted both vocal and orchestra high school performers. Camilla graduated from Celebration K-8 School a few years ago and is now a junior at Winter Park High School. Winter Park’s Music Department was recently named a Grammy Signature School Finalist, one of seven in Florida and about 100 nationwide. Camilla is a student in the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Program, performs in 3 of the school’s choral groups, is an accomplished pianist, and sings in the Corpus Christi Church Choir. Last year Camilla was among 150 high school vocalists chosen to perform Mozart’s Kronungsmesse (Coronation Mass) with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra in the 2009 Florida Choral Directors Association Honor Choir.
In the All-State Concert, Camilla performed with the mixed chorus Star Spangled Banner (John Stafford Smith), Soul of the World (Henry Purcell, arr. Holland Jancaitis), Hanacpachap (17th Century Peruvian, arr. Oscar Escalada), Laudate Pueri (W.A. Mozart), Vereih uns Frieden (Felix Mendelssohn, arr. John Rutter), Somewhere (Leonard Bernstein, arr. Robert Edgerton), and with the All-State Symphonic Band I’m Seventeen Come Sunday (Percy Grainger).
Kalen Mercer, a Celebration High School sophomore who also graduated from Celebration K-8 School, won a B flat clarinet position in the All-State Concert Band in a highly competitive statewide audition. Only 32 were selected from over 1000 applicants. Confided Kalen, “When I joined band in the middle school, I was given the opportunity to try out all the instruments to see which one I liked best. I found that I had a natural talent for the clarinet. However, I also play the guitar and saxophone for fun.” Kalen, who is also a member of the National Honor Society, is the first musician in the history of Celebration High School to be selected for All-State honors.
At the All-State Band Concert, Kalen joined his fellow performers in Fanfare and Hymn: A Mighty Fortress (Jay Bobcook), Mock Morris (Percy Aldridge Grainger) , Forever Holding Close the Memories (Richard L. Saucedo), Four Dance Episodes for Band (Gary P. Gilroy), and Italian Rhapsody (Julie Giroux).
Said Kalen of the Tampa event, “It was inspiring to be there with other talented musicians my age. The event gave me insight to what it might be like to be part of a professional ensemble later in life.” Added Camilla, “The best part was so many talented musicians coming all together to make music. During the last few days there we would rehearse in the morning, go watch other groups perform in the afternoon and then sing on stage in the evening. I wish every day could be like this, filled with music — whether it’s studying, playing, or listening to it.”
Originally posted 2010-02-11 07:49:25.
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