YEAR IN PHOTOS: February 2020

T.J. Washburn, Adam Graham, Kristin Shirilla and Mason Criswell starred in the Garden Theatre’s epic comedy, “Ben Hur.” Published Feb. 20, 2020.

Jeff Sandgren savored the sweet taste of victory after completing the For the Love of Chocolate 5K Saturday, Feb. 8, near Cinépolis in Hamlin. Published Feb. 13, 2020.

Mehari Van Der Rite, first place; Andrew Nyland, second place; and Matthews Nicoletti, third place, were the top three male runners at Foundation Academy’s Love FA 2020 Boosterthon Color Run Friday, Feb. 14. Published Feb. 20.

Flapper dresses, pearls and feathers filled the ballroom as the West Orange Chamber of Commerce kicked off the roaring 2020s with the annual Big Orange Awards Friday, Jan. 31, at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. Published Feb. 6.

Windermere said farewell to John Palmer Luff Jr. and Elizabeth “Bette” Luff — the last descendants of the historic Palmer/Luff family living within the town limits. Published Feb. 20, 2020.

Windermere Preparatory School students danced the night away and raised money for a good cause at the school’s second annual Lakerthon event Saturday, Feb. 1, at the campus gymnasium. Published Feb. 6, 2020.

Dionisio “Dio” Encarnacion took his place back behind the bar at Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine in Hamlin after being struck by a car in September 2019. Published Feb. 27, 2020.

Stuart Eldridge, the beloved leader of the Edgewood Children’s Ranch, devoted his life to guiding youth toward their best potential in life. He died Jan. 28, 2020, at age 59. Published Feb. 6, 2020.

West Orange High School grad Gabriel Preisser earned the award for Best Opera Recording in the 62nd annual Grammy Awards. Published Feb. 6, 2020.

Shree Jalaram Mandir, a Hindu temple in Oakland, celebrated the manifestation of Saraswati — the Hindu goddess of knowledge and the arts. Published Feb. 6, 2020.

Windermere High junior Ian Delgado is new to the world of competitive whistling, but his tunes impressed judges at the Masters of Whistling International Festival and Competition in Los Angeles. Published Feb. 13, 2020.