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VOLUME 89, NO. 42
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2022
Running club off to a fast start Healthy West Orange kicked off the 2022 Westly’s Mile Running Club at Ocoee Elementary. PHOTOS ON 8B.
YOUR TOWN BEARS WHO CARE PLANS 5K
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The fifth annual Bears Who Care OktoBEARfest 5K Fun Run & Walk at Hamlin will take place this Sunday, Oct. 23, beginning at Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital, 17000 Porter Road, Winter Garden. Bears Who Care provides teddy bears and books to children in need in the community. After the 5K and Kid’s Run, enjoy a morning of activities, including live entertainment, interactive sponsor booths, raffles, a scavenger hunt and prize giveaways. “Days of our Lives” star Eric Martsolf is scheduled to make an appearance, and VIP experiences are available. Registration for in-person participation is $40 through Oct. 22 and $45 the day of the event. Prices for the Kid’s Run are $25 and $30. For virtual participation, the cost is $45 for adults and $30 for children. The VIP experience is $150. For more information, visit bearswhocare.org/oktobearfest.
Honoring our hero Windermere recognizes Pine family during pre-game ceremonies. SEE PAGE 3A.
Once a rising start in the MLB, today, Max Sapp shares his baseball knowledge through his Winter Garden-based academy. SEE STORY ON PAGE 4A.
Leaders discuss amendments to utilities, water systems Phillip Pacheco | Central Florida Event Photography
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Winter Garden commissioners approved unanimously the first reading of an ordinance to amend portions of Article II and Article IV of Chapter 78 in the Code of Ordinances. PAGE 2A.
REIGNING WARRIORS West Orange High finally was able to host its full slate of Homecoming festivities. SEE PAGE 7B. Courtesy of Thomas Lightbody | TK Photography