Team Berto Says Goodbye to a Local Legend
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
An Edition of the Sun Wednesday, January 16, 2019 www.winterhavensun.com TAKE ONE IT’S FREE WINTER HAVEN WINTER Wonderful world of Partnership aims to Dantzler re-elected whiskey make Big difference mayor Lake Wales resident Rob CenterState Bank in Winter Brad Dantzler was Robillard, a master distiller, Haven is participating in chosen as Winter Haven will host a whiskey Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Mayor again at the city tasting and pairing class at Tampa Bay’s School-to-Work commission meeting Bok Tower Gardens. program. Jan 14. PG 4 PG 7 PG 8 Photo by Charles A. Baker III Five of Dieuseul “Tiger” Berto’s children returned to Winter Haven to speak at their father’s funeral Jan. 5. Team Berto says goodbye to a local legend WRITTEN BY The journey for “Caribbean Kid Berto,” the wanted to spare a bunch of southern boys CHARLES A BAKER III founder of Tiger’s World Martial Arts and Box- from Polk County the agony of trying to pro- [email protected] ing Fitness, ended Dec. 29 at age 60. nounce his name,” John Hosegood said. His first name is pronounced like “Giselle,” but Dieuseul Berto grew up in the streets of Mo- WINTER HAVEN – Even the balcony seats at the funeral all of his friends simply referred dle, Haiti. He came to the United States with were filled to capacity at Faith Baptist Church to him as Berto. his family around 1980, initially picking fruit for the Jan. 5 funeral of Dieuseul “Tiger” Berto. in his early 20s. His love of the martial arts SUN “Truth be told, that was probably because he would set him on a different path, though. LEGEND | 4 Info @ FB.com/slowrollskishow THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR FARMERS MARKET AT THE VISITOR CENTER below 55, we will have to cancel to preserve the mandolin. All concerts are open to the public, but FOR THE BIRDS When: Jan. 17, 2019 | 9 a.m. instruments and instrumentalists. We hope to see reservations are required due to the limited seating When: Jan. 23, 2019 | 12-1 p.m. Where: Central Florida’s Visitor you there. capacity. Guests may bring light, finger food snacks Where: Bok Tower Gardens Information Center for the intermission table, but it’s not required. 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. 101 Adventure Ct., Davenport. STEEL MAGNOLIAS Contact Sally at (863) 293-1510 or sandhd@verizon. boktowergardens.org Join us every Thursday for fresh produce, arts & crafts When: Jan. 18 - Feb. 03, 2019 net to reserve or cancel a reservation. Address of Avian Ecology Research Program Director, Dr. Reed and specialty gifts.For more info, or to become a Where: Lake Wales Little Theatre venue given at time of reservation. Suggested Bowman will talk about the history of citizen science vendor, please call our Visitor Center at 411 N 3rd St., Lake Wales. donation is $15 projects with respect to birds, how technology is (863) 420-2586. http://lwlt.org transforming the power of citizen-science data, and The action is set in Truvy’s beauty salon in DOG DAY the critical questions regarding the conservation of HAINES CITY BOOK SALE Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are When: Jan. 20, 2019 | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. birds that these programs can address. Included with When: Jan. 17, 2019 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped by Where: Bok Tower Gardens general admission or membership. Where: Haines City Public Library her eager new assistant, Annelle (who is not sure 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. (863) 734-1222 111 N 6th St, Haines City. whether or not she is still married), the outspoken, boktowergardens.org Book Sale Friends of the Haines City Public Library, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free Enjoy extra special dog inspired events. Regular Inc. is sponsoring a book sale at the Haines City Public advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser, (“I’m general admission applied to humans and $5 per Library on Thursday, January 17 from 10:00 am until not crazy, I’ve just been in a bad mood for forty dog. 50% of canine proceeds benefit Humane Society HAVEN WINTER 2:00 pm. Books are one dollar per bag. years”); an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee, who of Polk County. (863) 734-1222 Published by SCMG has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, YARN M’Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby (the prettiest girl in 1ST ANNUAL MLK GOSPEL MUSIC FESTIVAL Phone: When: Jan. 17, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. town), is about to marry a “good ole boy.” “POWER & PRAISE IN THE PARK” 863-533-4183 Where: Gram Parsons Derry Down (863) 676-1266 When: Jan. 20, 2019 | 3-6 p.m. 297 5th St. NW, Winter Haven. Where: Lake Eva Park Fax: www.gpderrydown.com KIWANIS OF WINTER HAVEN PANCAKE FESTIVAL 555 Ledwith Ave., Haines City. 863-533-0402 Doors 6:30 Show 7:30. You might expect a band When: Jan. 19, 2019 | 7 a.m.-12 p.m. Music, dance & food vendors in the Lake Eva Park that calls itself Yarn to, naturally, tend to spin a yarn Where: St. John’s United Methodist Bandshell. Advertising: or two. “that’s what we do, we tell stories, live and 1800 Cypress Gardens Blvd, 863-533-4183 in the studio, truth and fiction” singer/songwriter Winter Haven. MLK DAY OF SERVICE IN THE COMMUNITY FOOD Blake Christiana insists. “We don’t always opt for www.facebook.com/events/991625387693926/ & CLOTHING GIVEAWAY President consistency. There’s a different vibe onstage from $7 to help kids and help yourself to all-you-can-eat When: Jan. 21, 2019 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Publisher what comes through in our recordings. There’s a (children 5 & under FREE!) Gift basket drawings & Where: The Haines City Police substation next to Chris Sexson free entertainment for all ages. All proceeds benefit the Oakland Senior Center. difference in every show as well, you never know [email protected] what you’re going to get.”It’s with that in mind that the Kiwanis Club of Winter Haven Foundation and https://hainescity.com Yarn has announced a series of singles that will support programs for children and families in the local community. DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB OF EAST POLK/ Advertising Director be digitally released on the 13th of every month Kim Edwards beginning in January and continuing throughout the RIDGE year. Each “single” will include an “A side”, a “B side” and BOOK STORE 1/2 PRICE SALE When: Jan. 22, 2019 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. [email protected] an exclusive alternate version of one of the songs. When: Jan. 19, 2019 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: The R-PLACE EATERY RESTAURANT Managing Editor Naturally, there’s no better name for the project than Where: Friends of the Winter Haven 35523 Hwy 27, Haines City. Steven Ryzewski “Lucky 13.” Library Book Store The Democratic Women’s Club of East Polk/Ridge [email protected] 325 Avenue A NW meets every 4th Tuesday @ 5:30 pm in Haines City at CHAT & CHEW MORE PLANTS: Winter Haven. the R-Place Eatery Restaurant located at 35523 Hwy. Contributing Writers DOUG LISLE, PHD www.mywinterhaven.com 27, Haines City, FL 33844. All Democratic women are When: Jan. 18, 2019 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The Friends of the Library Book Store repeats their 1/2 welcome to join the club, where we discuss shared Charles A Baker III Where: Winter Haven Public Library price sale on the 3rd Saturday of every month. political views and volunteer for activities that help [email protected] 325 Avenue A NW, elect fellow Democrats. Contact: Anne Huffman, Club Winter Haven. 40TH ANNUAL MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY President (863-242-3230) and Tara Crutchfield Discover why it’s so hard to make diet changes. Learn PARADE [email protected] [email protected] how to be successful during a Skype session with When: Jan. 19, 2019 | 10 a.m. Doug Lisle, PHD author of “The Pleasure Trap.” Bring Where: Winter Haven. EXHIBIT RECEPTION: MOUNTAIN LAKE A LOOK your lunch. Email questions to The Martin Luther King, Jr Commemorative Parade INSIDE BUILDING A LEGACY Circulation, [email protected] Committee, cordially invites your organization to When: Jan. 22, 2019 | 6 p.m. Classified, Legal participate in the 40th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Where: Lake Wales Museum & Cultural Center Anita Swain VISIONARIES OF THE LAKE WALES RIDGE Jr. Parade; Saturday, January 19, 2019@ 10:00 A.M. 325 S Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales. When: Jan. 18, 2019 | 12-1 p.m. SHARP!! The Winter Haven MLK Parade has continued www.cityoflakewales.com/439/Lake-Wales-Museum Office Where: Bok Tower Gardens to grow and improve in quality and content since its Join us for a special reception to celebrate our Administration 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. inception.The 2019 parade will move along a new new exhibit, talk to our curator, enjoy live music, Lora Belue boktowergardens.org parade route in Winter Haven, beginning at City Hall, complimentary food and drinks.The Lake Wales Edward Bok was one of the early visionaries who proceed down First Street to Martin Luther King Jr., Museum presents the story of Mountain Lake Estates, Graphic Designer helped to save an ecosystem. Director of Education Boulevard, ending at the Lake Maude Recreational one of the oldest private golf and estate communities Steven Maynard Tricia Martin will share information about how Complex located on 7th Street and Ave O Northeast. in the country, located in Lake Wales, Florida.