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Foster Care – A Mom’s Story

Foster Care – A Mom’s Story

Feature length – 18:07

Foster care provides a safe refuge for abused, neglected and abandoned children. Stephanie Weinstein, who lives in Seminole County, Florida, has been a foster parent for twelve years. She describes the joys and challenges of embracing children who need a safe place to go. Stephanie’s adopted daughter Laura, age 8, also shares her thoughts on families and fostering. Length – 18:07
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Adicks: The Life of John Lee

Adicks: The Life of John LeeHear remarks by local historian Dr. Richard Adicks describing the Myths and Legends of the Life of John Lee presented at the Oviedo (Florida) Historical Society monthly meeting. Adicks’ 20-minute address spans an overview of the life and times of John Lee whose descendants pioneered Oviedo Florida. Adicks’ remarks also offer insights into the process of gathering historical and genealogical data and the difficulties in separating fact from legend when compiling historical information. Feature Length 24:29

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Commentary: 2011 – State of Integration in Seminole County

Judith Dolores Smith commentary (photo - CMF Public Media)Judith Dolores Smith, a third generation resident of Oviedo, Florida, commenting on the state of racial integration in Seminole County in 2011 Feature length – 04:05

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Longwood Muslim Community Center

Longwood Muslim Community Center title (photo - CMF Public Media) The American Muslim Community Centers is establishing a center in Longwood, Fl. The facility will include meeting rooms, a prayer hall and athletic areas. Atif Fareed, president of the organization, explains the plans for the center and speaks to the post 9/11 atmosphere for Muslims in Central Florida. Longwood City Commissioner Joe Durso describes how the city welcomes this newest addition to the growing community. Feature length – 18:29

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2010 Homeless Memorial Service

2010 Homeless Memorial Service (photo - First Presbyterian Church)Hear remarks offered at the 9th annual Homeless Persons’ Candlelight Memorial Service…held to recognize and pay tribute to 35 Central Florida persons who died homeless during 2010. The service was held on December 21 – the first day of winter and the longest night of the year…symbolic in its representation of the long nights spent unsheltered by those who have no home to go to. Feature Length — 43:06
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Homeless Forum Followup

Homelessness Forum: Update (photo montage - CMF Public Media)A forum was held in November in Seminole County. Michele Saunders called it – “A Community Conversation on Homelessness.” She invited more than 40 local homeless care providers and advocates…and CMF Public Media. Feature length – 18:24

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Commentary

Memorializing the life of Oviedo, Florida pioneer, Clara Lee Wheeler Evans, is Dr. Richard Adicks, professor emeritus of the University of Central Florida and co-author of Oviedo: Biography of a Town.
Length — 4:00

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On Being an Immigrant in Central Florida

What is it like being an immigrant in Central Florida today? Ruth Strakosha is now a citizen of the U.S. but like generations before her she remembers the challenges of becoming an American.
Feature length – 14:53

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Kids of HOPE

Kids of HOPE

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When summer arrives many children who receive free or reduced lunches during the school year may miss out on their midday meal. In Oviedo, Florida, the HOPE Foundation sponsors a program called “Kids of HOPE” which provides bag lunches for those children. Christine Wright, resource coordinator for the HOPE Foundation, explains how the program operates and Darlene Campbell and her daughter express their appreciation for the lunches. Feature length – 08:50
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Women Motorcyclists

Women Motorcyclists

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More and more adventurous women are climbing aboard their own motorcycles and taking to the open road and we’ll enjoy hearing from local motorcyclists. The Chrome Angels of Central Florida discuss the combined pleasure of riding and raising money for women with cancer. Rider Susan Hughes of Sanford and Harley-Davidson sales manager Geno Demauro share their insights into this thriving women’s sport. Facing both the joy and the risk of riding is a daily thrill for the free-spirited women motorcyclists in Central Florida. Feature length – 21:10
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