W EST O RA N G E T I M E S &
Observer Winter Garden, Ocoee, Oakland
YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD. FREE • THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2022
VOLUME 89, NO. 10
IN THIS ISSUE SPRING/SUMMER 202 2
SEASON
The pug life Town of Windermere hosted its 2022 Pet Fest. PAGE 3.
THE OBSERVER’S GUIDE TO ARTS AND SOCIETY
MUSIC DANCE ART THEATER BLACK TIE
Shear talent Earl Brigham and his striped barber pole have been a staple in downtown Winter Garden for more than four decades. But his story goes far beyond his talent with a pair of scissors. Page 4.
YOUR TOWN TIME TO SPRING FORWARD
You will have one more hour of sunlight in the evening starting Sunday, March 13, when daylight saving time begins. Don’t forget to move your clocks forward one hour before you go to bed Saturday night — or at 2 a.m. Sunday — whichever comes first.
MEDICAL BANK NEEDS DONATIONS The Medical Equipment Bank, sponsored by the Rotary Club of West Orange, is looking for a few items for the program. Needed are five rollators (wheeled walkers) and a few wheelchairs. One of the club’s service projects is this ongoing program, where medical equipment is loaned, free of charge, to community members who lack insurance or otherwise are unable to get the equipment they need. To make a donation, contact Jim Hukill at jim@liftdisability.net or Rodney Jolley at rjolley01@gmail.com.
REGISTRATION BEGINS FOR OCOEE SUMMER CAMP
The city of Ocoee’s summer camp program gives children an opportunity to explore new places and create memories that last a lifetime. Action-packed summer camp days are filled with adventures including field trips, arts and crafts, swimming, games and sports. The Ocoee Parks and Recreation Department will begin accepting summer camp registrations at the Jim Beech Recreation Center March 21 for Ocoee residents and March 28 for all others. The camp is open to children ages 6 to 12 and will be held in five sessions from May 31 through Aug. 5. For Ocoee residents, the cost of the camp for a two-week session is $150 for the first child and $140 for each additional child. For others, the costs are $190 and $160. The registration fee is $25 per child. For more, call (407) 905-3180. PRSRT STD ECRWSS US POSTAGE PAID WINTER GARDEN, FL PERMIT NO. 81
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Postal Customer
Amy Quesinberry
Earl Brigham has cut hair and swapped stories with customers in Winter Garden since 1976. Because he is completely deaf, Brigham communicates through American Sign Language, written notes, charades, facial expressions and the occasional thumbs up. He started his career in a shop across Plant Street before moving in 2005 to the Edgewater Hotel.
Here’s how city will spend funds Ocoee will use funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to improve water infrastructure equipment. 5.
PILLARS OF THE COMMUNITY Horizon West Fest celebrated the community’s best businesses and people. ORANGEOBSERVER.COM
CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION West Orange and Windermere high schools hosted dance marathons for CMN. PAGE 11.