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July 9, 2020

THE MASKED READER: 'The Giving Tree' by Shel Silverstein

When I was a little kid, my mom read “The Giving Tree” to me very often. So much so, in fact, that this book became a staple of my childhood. Indeed, I’m extremely happy to review this book!

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Neighborhood

Guest Author
July 9, 2020

Thornebrooke Elementary School Odyssey team crowned world champions

Despite the COVID-19 shutdowns and some technical difficulties, the Thornebrooke Elementary School A Team managed to pull off a world-champion win against 60 other teams in the Division 1, Problem 2 category of the Odyssey of the Mind Virtual World Finals

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Amy Quesinberry Price
July 8, 2020

This week in West Orange County history

West Orange County's history is full of interesting characters and stories.

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Neighborhood

Amy Quesinberry Price
July 8, 2020

Kerr's Marine: a family legacy for several generations

Kerr’s Marine Tool Co. has been in West Orange County for 57 years, and five generations of family have worked in some capacity.

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Business

Amy Quesinberry Price
July 8, 2020

Ursula Hunter celebrates dedication of Habitat home

Ursula Hunter is the latest homeowner to move into a house built through West Orange Habitat for Humanity after providing 309 sweat-equity hours and fulfilling other requirements.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
July 8, 2020

Matthew’s Hope to open Hope Chest retail space

The retail space will give the ministry an opportunity to showcase its woodworking talents and give homeless residents a chance to earn money and gain customer service skills.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
July 8, 2020

West Orange chamber to host Simon T. Bailey virtual experience

Bailey is an American speaker, author, life coach and entrepreneur.

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Your Town

Danielle Hendrix
July 8, 2020

Local Girl Scout builds training facility for Winter Garden ranch

West Orange High graduate Amber Wilkison recently completed her Girl Scout Gold Award project, a new training facility for Soul Haven Ranch.

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News

Danielle Hendrix
July 8, 2020

County to find cause for water loss in Horizon West pond

After a county-owned pond in the Independence community seemed to fully drain itself, officials have hired a consultant to conduct tests.

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Danielle Hendrix
July 8, 2020

Community rallies around West Orange student injured in crash

West Orange High volleyball player Lucy Noegel is ready to begin her journey of healing and getting back on the court.

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News

Danielle Hendrix
July 8, 2020

School Board discusses reopening plans, OCPSLaunchEd@Home

County school officials said the proposed option would offer flexibility for students and families.

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News

Danielle Hendrix
July 8, 2020

Horizon West henna artist creates designs from the heart

Horizon West resident and henna artist Kesha Patel finds her creative outlet and self-expression in the ancient art form.

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News

Michael Eng
July 7, 2020

BREAKING: Orange County Public Schools will not host live graduations

Superintendent Dr. Barbara Jenkins announced the decision Monday, July 7, to parents. 

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Amy Quesinberry Price
July 7, 2020

Obituary: William Bert Chesnut

Obituary: William Bert Chesnut, 90, died Friday, July 3, 2020.

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Obituaries

Michael Eng
July 6, 2020

BREAKING: Florida school districts must open schools next month

Florida Department of Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran on Monday issued an emergency order requiring all school boards and charter school governing boards to open brick-and-mortar schools beginning in August.

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