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VOLUME 86, NO. 48
IN THIS ISSUE Observer
Health Matters DECEMBER 2019
THE MISSING PEACE SEE PAGES 10-15
KEEPING IN TOUCH
Post-partum doula Sarah Quiggle lends a hand.
Bridget Keefe lands community relations job at Orlando Health.
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2019
Taking flight Native American historian Jim Sawgrass and his son brought education to new heights for UCP Charter School students. 20.
Three decades of service
A recent assessment concluded access to mental health is one of the most critical health issues in Central Florida.
BABY BACKUP
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AT YOUR SERVICE Orlando Health offers programs in Horizon West.
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Elise Hui named Oakland town clerk
Ruth Rambissoon is retiring Dec. 12 after 30 years as an administrator under three different Winter Garden police chiefs. PAGE 4.
Hui took on the town role following Kim Gay’s departure. AMY QUESINBERRY COMMUNITY EDITOR
In December 2018, Elise Hui was hired to help promote the town of Oakland with a more accessible website and assist Town Manager Steve Koontz with tasks. Her title was administrative services manager, and the role was a new one created by the town. A year later, Hui is the new town clerk. She assumed the role when Amy Quesinberry
SEE NEW CLERK PAGE 4
Ruth Rambissoon is looking forward to spending her retirement years with her children and grandchildren in Tennessee.
SPORTS
West Orange Healthcare District awards two grants The recipients are the Children’s Safety Village of Central Florida and the Winter Garden Art Association. DANIELLE HENDRIX ASSOCIATE EDITOR
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The Holland siblings are split between UCF and USF. SEE PAGE 21.
Thanks to grants from the West Orange Healthcare District, some local residents will be able to benefit from programs offered by Children’s Safety Village of Central Florida and the Winter Garden Art Association. Last month, the WOHD provided a $15,000 grant to CSV to help the organization cover the
cost of providing safety programs. This particular grant will allow 2,800 children in West Orange to take advantage of instruction in water, fire, gun, internet, biking and pedestrian safety. “They actually have a childcentered village environment that puts the learner at the center while they’re creating real-life, SEE HEALTH PAGE 7
YOUR TOWN OAKLAND COLLECTING FOR TOY DRIVE
The town of Oakland is hosting its ninth annual Christmas Toy Drive, whichwill run through Monday, Dec. 16. Collection boxes are set up at the police station, town hall, DG Doughnuts and 7-Eleven. Gift cards to toy stores or department stores are welcome, too. Financial donations should be made by Dec. 13 to allow time to purchase the toys for distribution. Donations can be dropped off or can be mailed to the Oakland Police Department, P.O. Box 521, Oakland, FL 34760.