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THESE OLD TIMES
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THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2018
FROM THE WINTER GARDEN HERITAGE FOUNDATION
THROWBACK THURSDAY APRIL 21, 1977 If you lived in West Orange County in the 1970s, chances are you stopped by Rose’s Chevron Food Mart for gasoline and other necessities. In the April 21, 1977, issue of The Winter Garden Times, Rose and Jim Seuhr thanked their loyal customers for helping them make their new store a success by offering a sale on gasoline. Regular gas was a low 55 cents a gallon, or you could opt for the supreme for five cents more.
88 years ago
Griffin Chevrolet Company in Winter Garden featured a Chevrolet six-cylinder closed car for as little as $445.
85 years ago
Winter Garden Police Chief Grimes issued a warning to motorists speeding through the city. Arrests will be made for persons exceeding 20 mph. Bray Hardware is featuring 16inch lawnmowers for $5.50.
80 years ago
The local fire department answered a call Wednesday afternoon to the residence of Bob Tanner’s, south of Winter Garden, past Fleming’s Corner. The fire, a roaring blaze from a pile of trash and dry shingles, originated from around the wash pot.
55 years ago
Thirty-five Winter Garden merchants began giving profit-sharing stamps to their customers.
45 years ago
Winter Garden’s Bobby Ficquette passed the 100-strikeout mark as Trinity Prep blasted Lake Highland 5-1. He fanned 15 Highland batters to up his season strikeouts to
FROM THE ARCHIVES Several generations of children were educated in Winter Garden’s African-American school prior to integration in 1969. Despite less-than-equal educational facilities, West Orange County’s African-American population rallied around the
Winter Garden School for the Colored, Maxey Elementary and Drew High School, encouraging students to excel in athletics, music and debate. Families whose livelihoods came largely through low-income jobs in the citrus industry raised children
who went on to become doctors, attorneys, military officers, teachers and police officers. “Despite the Obstacles” looks back at local AfricanAmerican schools as they existed before 1969.
The mission of the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation is to preserve the heritage and architecture of Winter Garden while creating new cultural experiences. The Foundation also preserves the material culture of West Orange County, using it to educate the area’s youth on the commu-
104 and boasts an 8-1 win-loss record. Members of Ocoee Girl Scout Troop 78 cleaned up trash during the recent Johnny Horizon Campaign. Among those doing their part were Donna Spann, Cheri Davis, Kathy Fenner and Kathy Munger.
35 years ago
The children of the 50-member Herald Choir of the First United Methodist Church of Winter Garden have been rehearsing for a big musical production of “Moses and the Freedom Fanatics.” The main characters are played by Michael Griffith,
Shannon Wagster, Jason Fulmer, Garrett Youngblood and Keelee Sines. The musical, directed by Marian Wagster, is a fundraiser for a retreat in Junaluska, North Carolina.
West Orange Chamber of Commerce
The West Orange Chamber of Commerce presents
Celebrates Business
Celebrating Extraordinary Women
Celebrating Ribbon Cutting of Cade Orthodontics
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An evening of cocktails and conversation
he West Orange Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Cade Orthodontics, located at 3311 Daniels Rd. Suite 104 in Winter Garden. If you’ve been considering braces for yourself or your child, Dr. Penny Laowansiri and the Cade Orthodontics team would love to help. They provide advanced care, state-of-the-art technology, and customize treatment to each person’s needs. To learn more, visit www. cadeorthodontics.com. Photo courtesy of WOCC.
April 25 • 5:45pm • ShowcaseWG 12100 W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden
Presenting Sponsor
Event Sponsor
Celebrating Ribbon Cutting of Orofacial & Dental Implant Surgery
This is your opportunity to meet some of West Orange County’s leading women, with plenty of time for cocktails and conversation. Join us April 25 at ShowcaseWG in Winter Garden for the latest Celebrating Extraordinary Women event!
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he West Orange Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Orofacial & Dental Implant Surgery, located at 3736 Winter Garden Vineland Rd. in Winter Garden. Orofacial & Dental Implant Surgery has four offices in Orlando and surrounding area, where they practice full scope oral and maxillofacial surgery, ranging from dental implants and wisdom teeth removal to jaw surgery and facial trauma. Also diagnosing and treating facial pain, TMJ disorders and sleep apnea. To learn more, visit www.ofdis.com. Photo courtesy of WOCC.
Attendees will enjoy getting to know each of our featured guests in this engaging, “round-robin” style event. Featured speakers include: •
Julie Kleffel, Executive Vice President & Head of Community Banking, Seacoast Bank; Orlando Business Journal 2017 Business Executive of the Year
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Suneera Madhani, Founder & CEO, Fattmerchant
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Stacey Papp, Creative Designer & Founder, Bay Hill Jewelers
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Tiffany Moore Russell, Orange County Clerk of Courts
Celebrating Ribbon Cutting of The Fancy Pantry
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Tickets available at wochamber.com. Chamber member advance rate: $36 Non-member & at the door rate: $46
heWest Orange Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Fancy Pantry Deli & Cafe, located at 2910 Maguire Road, #1008 in Ocoee. The Fancy Pantry is your neighborhood destination for great food and gourmet goods. To learn more, visit www.instagram.com/fancypantrycafe. Photo courtesy of WOCC.
For more information about joining the West Orange Chamber of Commerce, call 407-656-1304 or visit wochamber.com
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