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Olympia High School senior Jaret Richman scores a perfect 36 on the ACT. 5B.
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This takes the cake, literally Winter Garden entrepreneur Jonason Zhang has invented a new way to enjoy cakes on the go. SEE 7B.
Bread-free break
Winter Garden resident Connie Saunders and co-founder Maureen Basye have created Celiac Cruise, which provides a gluten-free cruise vacation experience paired with an educational, cohesive community of togetherness for guests. STORY ON PAGE 4A. Since starting in 2020, 14 Celiac Cruises have whisked guests on vacations throughout the world.
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WELLS-ALLEN ENGAGEMENT
DREAM CENTER PLANS OPEN HOUSE
Malcolm Lee Wells, Jr., of Richmond, Virginia, together with Cathy and Whit Cardman, of Glen Allen, Virginia, announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Catherine Wells, to Zachary Isaiah Allen. Mr. Allen is the son of Leslie and Patrick Allen, of Montpelier, Virginia, and the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. Lester Dabbs Jr., of Ocoee. Ms. Wells is a graduate of James Madison University and Virginia Commonwealth University. Mr. Allen is a graduate of the College of William & Mary. A wedding is being planned for spring 2026.
West Orange Dream Center, 1136 E. Plant St., Winter Garden, is hosting an open house with the chance for residents to meet volunteers, teachers and the board of directors. The event is from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18. Guests also can learn how to participate in a program or volunteer with the faith-based nonprofit organization. Dream Center, established in 2019, is a community center that offers classes and resources in the Historic East Winter Garden Neighborhood. The goal is to help individuals create better lives for themselves and their families.
County board denies Lake Avalon RV park The Orange County Board of Zoning Adjustment held a public hearing to discuss an applicant’s request to build an RV park in the Lake Avalon Rural Settlement area. PAGE 2A.
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Power of prayer Fox News host Harris Faulkner spoke at Foundation Academy about her book, ‘Faith Still Moves Mountains.’ 8A.
GAME OF THE WEEK At long last, the Wolverines of Windermere High School will play a game on their home turf. SEE 1B.