W EST O RA N G E T I M E S &
Observer Winter Garden, Ocoee, Oakland
YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 89, NO. 36
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Collaboration begins on east Winter Garden revitalization Roughly 60 representatives from local organizations gathered Aug. 31 to begin talks about the revitalization program in east Winter Garden. SEE PAGE 6A.
PAWS-ITIVE EXPERIENCE
Windermere Prep singer performs at MLB game. 5B.
YOUR TOWN WINDERMERE TO HOST 9/11 SERVICE The town of Windermere and Mayor Jim O’Brien will host a sunset memorial service Sunday, Sept. 11. The hourlong program will begin at 7 p.m. at the 9/11 Memorial at Town Square Park, 520 Main St. It will feature music from Family Church, a special message from the mayor, the playing of taps, and the laying of wreaths and flowers.
ONP RECEIVES MATCHING GRANT
Princess was eager to share kisses with Sarah Salmi.
The Oakland Nature Preserve as received a Challenge Match Grant, which will provide an additional $15,000 if the preserve can raise the initial $15,000. Donations can be made on the website by visiting OaklandNaturePreserve.org and clicking on the donate button or by mailing a check to ONP, P.O. Box 841, Oakland, FL 34760. Note on the memo line the donation is for the Challenge Match Grant. Oakland Nature Preserve is an active 501c3 organization, and donations may be tax deductible.
GAME OF THE WEEK Lake Buena Vista vs. Freedom Now in their second year, the Vipers are hungry for their first win. PAGE 1B.
A new daycare program at Ocoee High aims to pamper pooches while giving students in animal sciences classes a chance to interact with animals on a smaller scale. STORY ON PAGE 4A. Amy Quesinberry
Amy Anderson’s advanced 4 and 5 animal sciences class: front, Azzad Rahman with Hank, Melanie Smith with Cesar, Kayleigh Gray, Hope Wagner with Charlie, Zachary Nice, Anna Valencia, Anderson and Esmeralda Saucedo with Coco; back, Anjali Seatram, Alondra Aguilar, Alexandra Leon, Maxwell Middleton with Lex, Sarah Salmi with Princess, Nicholas Davilma, Dakota Keller, Shane Tulloch, Jaylyn Peterson and Kersengy Philoxy.
Making a joyful noise Family shares love of music as praise band for Winter Garden church. PAGE 3A. PRSRT STD ECRWSS US POSTAGE PAID WINTER GARDEN, FL PERMIT NO. 81
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RESIDENTS:
Street racing on Reams will end in tragedy Residents in communities along Reams Road in Horizon West say the late-night racing has become worse in recent months. SEE PAGE 2A.