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VOLUME 89, NO. 41
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2022
Hamlin ushers in fall season Families flocked to Hamlin Town Center last weekend for Pumpkin Palooza. PHOTOS ON 6B.
ROAD RAGE:
ROLLING OUT THE
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Ian exacerbates flooding issues on Reams Road. SEE PAGE 6A.
YOUR TOWN CREALDÉ, WGHF PARTNER FOR EXHIBIT
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Dr. Margo Shoup and Orlando Health — Health Central Hospital President Philip Koovakada are excited to introduce the new breast imaging center. The mural at the center’s entrance was painted by local artist Rudy Drapiza.
Orlando Health — Health Central Hospital in Ocoee is opening a new breast imaging center Oct. 17. SEE STORY ON PAGE 4A.
Windermere laces up for Run Among the Lakes The race includes 5K and 10K options for participants, and all finishers receive a cool bottle-opener medal. SEE PAGE 2A. PRSRT STD ECRWSS US POSTAGE PAID WINTER GARDEN, FL PERMIT NO. 81
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GAME OF THE WEEK Olympia vs. Dr. Phillips Southwest Orange teams renew their rivalry this Friday. Learn more about our Game of the Week. PAGE 1B.
A collaboration between Crealdé School of Art and the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation offers a photographic window into the culture and landscape of Lake Apopka. Highlights from the traveling exhibition are on display at Winter Garden City Hall through Oct. 31, and a special reception and gallery walk with project director Peter Schreyer is from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13. City Hall is at 300 W. Plant St., Winter Garden.
OCOEE POLICE TO HOST NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
Join the Ocoee Police Department for a Night Out Against Crime at the annually celebrated National Night Out. It takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, along McKey Street in downtown Ocoee. The free event will include music, food trucks, inflatables, vehicle tours and face painting. National Night Out is a community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships.
ROTARY DEALS POKER TOURNEY The Rotary Club of Winter Garden is holding its 14th annual Poker Tournament Friday, Oct. 21, at Tanner Hall, 29 W. Garden Ave., Winter Garden. Registration starts at 6 p.m., and cards fly at 7. The cost is a $75 donation if pre-registering; $85 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at bit. ly/3fTo0FE and include pizza, salad and two drinks (beer, wine or soda). The prizes are a $1,000 Visa gift card for first place, $500 gift card for second and $250 for third.