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VOLUME 88, NO. 38
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Hispanic art takes spotlight A town of Oakland exhibit celebrates Hispanic heritage. It will be on display through Oct. 30. PAGE 3.
City’s CRA will continue Winter Garden city commissioners voted to extend the city’s CRA through 2033. SEE PAGE 7
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THE NEED REVEALED THE CALL
YOUR TOWN ONP TO HOST OPEN HOUSE The community is invited to the Oakland Nature Preserve from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, for an open house and a chance to experience all the preserve has to offer. The event will include animal interactions, native plant sales, presentations and guided hikes. Guests can try their hand at archery and visit the many booths that will be set up. Hot dogs and drinks will be available for a donation.
Glad Tidings Church in Ocoee sent a disaster-relief team to Louisiana to assist residents affected by Hurricane Ida. SEE STORY ON PAGE 4. Glad Tidings volunteers helped load a 26-foot trailer of diapers, generators and essential supplies for Hurricane Ida victims.
ONP is located at 747 Machete Trail, Oakland. ONP has received a Challenge Matching Grant for its environmental education programs and is hoping to raise $10,000. To make a donation, visit OaklandNaturePreserve.org or make checks payable to Oakland Nature Preserve and mail to P.O. Box 841, Oakland, FL 34760; write Challenge Match Grant on the memo line.
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Oakland lowers millage Oakland leaders also approved a tentative $28 million 21-22 budget. SEE PAGE 2
EDGEWOOD SPURS SUPPORT The local children’s ranch hosted its annual gala. SEE PAGE 7.