An Edition of the Sun Wednesday, January 16, 2019 www.winterhavensun.com TAKE ONE IT’S FREE WINTER HAVEN 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 WINTER HAVEN 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. This science, serendipity and persistence came together For questions concerning parade information, please exhibit will feature stories, photographs, original Sr. Sales Consultant to protect a very special place. Included with general contact Glenda W. Jones, illustrations, maps, and memorabilia about how the Barbara Rakoczy admission or membership. 863-294-5860. community of Mountain Lake has greatly contributed Gary Peach to the historic preservation, economic development Chris Campbell DULCIMER NIGHT IN THE PARK “NAMING THE TWINS” and social causes of the small town of Lake Wales, When: Jan. 19, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. Florida. Highlights will include displays of more than a When: Jan. 18, 2019 | 5:30 p.m. Digital Specialist Where: Central Park, 4th St. NW, Winter Haven. Where: Winter Haven. century of Mediterranean-style architectural designs, Come see these voluntary musicians who support Composed of Nova Scotia Folk Musicians: Robbie the development of the citrus industry, and building Kathy Woodruff the community with their dulcimer music every Third Smith & Kathleen Glauser. Authentic Folk Music the first hospital. Exhibit on view until Feb. 16th. Free SUN Friday night in Central Park in Winter Haven, always written & performed by Robbie & Kathleen, vocal to the public. Please RSVP starting at 5:30.In inclement weather or temperatures harmonies accompanied by acoustic guitar & (863) 678-4182 Page 2 Wednesday, January 16, 2019 COUNTY NEWS County commissioners set legislative priorities WRITTEN BY prepare for reintroduction to the general with education and enforcement matters ters of multiple Florida rivers. County staff CHARLES A BAKER III public. This pilot program is set to expire to solve the problem. want more money to protect the Green [email protected] in three years and county staff want this Swamp. County staff have told the state funding to be ongoing. County staff allege that county taxpay- the best way to protect the swamp is to POLK COUNTY – County commissioners ers overpaid the Florida Department of build a wellfield in the Frostproof area voted Jan. 8 to approve the 2019 Legis- County staff would like state legislators to Juvenile Justice for services rendered that would suck 30 million gallons per lative Policy Statement, a document that relax the law associated with how build- between fiscal year 2009 and fiscal year day out of the Lower Floridan Aquifer. provides focus for lobbying efforts during ing inspectors get certified. Currently, 2012, to the tune of $7.3 million in costs the state legislative session. county staff are having a hard time find- plus interest. County staff want the state County staff are seeking more state fund- ing certified inspectors, causing county to correct that problem. ing for affordable housing. In 1992, state Each year, state legislators work for two residents and business owners to have legislators increased real estate taxes to months writing new laws. This year, the longer wait times. County staff say the Last year, the Polk County Health Depart- fund such an effort but, starting in 2001, 2019 Legislative Session in Tallahassee certification process could be simplified. ment tried to raise prices for septic sys- county staff say state legislators have di- begins March 5 and ends May 3. During tem inspections without a public hearing. verted $2.2 billion out of this tax to fund this time, a lobbyist representing Polk Recently, county staff stated that resi- Once county commissioners realized they other projects. County staff say they re- County will work to get laws passed that dents are placing too many un-recycla- authorized this without a public hearing, ceived $2.1 million from the state for af- benefit county residents. This year, coun- ble materials in recycling bins, leading they repealed the higher fee until a hear- fordable housing in fiscal year 2017-18 ty staff recommended the county lobby- to rates going up. Now, they are hoping ing was set. They also decided to lobby and $744,000 in fiscal year 2018-19. ist focus on eight priorities. state legislators will fund strategies to the state for more funding. combat this problem. Last legislative Finally, county staff are recommending County staff want more state funding session, state legislators worked on two An ongoing issue is the ability of local wa- the county lobbyist oppose all state leg- dedicated toward behavioral health. In bills that never got passed. County staff ter supplies to keep pace with explosive islation that imposes what they call “state 2018 Polk County commissioners voted are seeking small changes to SB1308 and population growth of late. In the recent mandates or other financial burdens.” to accept a few hundred thousand dol- HB1149. County staff allege these bills past, state legislators passed a law called County staff allege that state legislators lars from a Florida Department of Chil- would place the burden on county gov- the Heartland Headwaters Protection and passed laws that cost county taxpayers dren and Families grant to initiate several ernments to solve this problem. Accord- Sustainability Act. The law defined the $70 million last year. In the policy docu- programs that would help incarcerated ing to the policy statement, county staff Green Swamp as a state asset that ought ment, county staff did not elaborate on residents with mental health problems say the state should get more involved to be protected because it is the headwa- how they reached that number. Has An Injury Kept Changing lives through You Off The Water? community service WRITTEN BY GRADY JUDD ties, cleaned up the Sheriff’s Youth Villa Sheriff and rehabilitated a cemetery.

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LEGEND “Like a Detroit diesel going downhill, mate motivator and taught that hard that you made me and my brothers he got back into shape,” Longo said. work overcomes adversity. He would do every time we got into trouble. FROM PAGE 1 not quit a fight.” Thank you for letting me know what Eventually Berto settled down to raise In 1996 Berto founded Tiger’s World tenacity and being fearless was. I will his family in Winter Haven and crossed Martial Arts and Boxing Fitness across Those who spoke uniformly said that take all that and pass it on to my kids. paths with wrestling trainer Karl the street from Winter Haven High Berto’s largest legacy was not his ath- The Berto legacy will evolve, I prom- Gotch. Soon after, Berto was wrestling School. John Hosegood said Berto letic or training prowess, but the chil- ise you that.” professionally for the Florida Wrestling was his trainer around that time. dren he and his wife Wilnise raised. Foundation, building a reputation as a One son, Andre Berto, is a two-time Inside Tiger’s World Martial Arts and hard hitter. The style he used was not “We beat the stew out of each oth- world welterweight boxing champion. Boxing Fitness are several quotes like traditional wrestling. Berto was er before Tiger’s World was a school,” Edson Berto and daughter Revelina stenciled onto the wall. One reads, regarded as a pioneer in the Ultimate Hosegood said. “Berto loved the bat- Berto have both fought mixed-mar- “We are judged by what we finish, Fighting Championship style of fight- tle, he loved the hard training. He tial arts professionally. Cleveland Ber- not what we started.” Another quote ing, a mix of boxing and wrestling. didn’t believe you had to be the best to has appeared in three movies and reads, “I can live with losing the fight fighter. He believed you had to be in Noah Berto is a standout wrestler at but I cannot live with walking away Former Cypress Gardens ski team ath- the best shape and had to have the Winter Haven High School. from it.” lete and Winter Haven resident Hank most heart and he didn’t just preach it, Longo was the commissioner and he lived it. Berto brought out the best Other surviving family members in- The Winter Haven community lost ring announcer for Florida Wrestling in people.” clude daughters Jessica and Rachelle one of its leaders with the passing of Foundation back then. During the Jan. and grandchildren Jolahny, Nylah, Jes- Berto. Hank Longo thanked the Berto 5 funeral there was a video montage David Bowen used to spar with Ber- sica and Latiffa Berto. family for inviting him to speak at the of Berto in the ring, accompanied by to. Over the years they became good funeral. cries of sadness throughout. Longo friends. When David’s mother passed Five members of “Team Berto” spoke at said Berto’s professional wrestling ca- in 2003, he said his first phone call was their father’s funeral. “This is probably one of the biggest reer was cut short by a serious car ac- to Berto. honors of my life,” Longo said. “Not cident that left him in a wheelchair for “Thank you for being there next to only was he my best friend mentor, around a year. “He beat the crap out of me but what me in battle, in the ring and outside but most of all my hero.” I most remember was his encouraging the ring,” Andre Berto said. “Thank you But Berto bounced back. nature,” Bowen said. “He was the ulti- for the 500 push ups and 500 squats Whiskey Business: Lake Wales resident, whiskey entrepreneur to host tasting at Bok Tower WRITTEN BY Robillard certainly got better at his craft, Cabin Fever went national and, eventual- billard’s new project, Walrus Blood. STEVEN RYZEWSKI so much so that he began building up ly, Robillard had an opportunity in 2016 One of the distinctive traits of this new [email protected] a loyal customer base. The growing de- to purchase his company back, which he product is an innovation: putting two mand for his whiskey, which he named took. In the meantime, he and his family oak cubes in the bottled product to LAKE WALES — It started as a hobby. Cabin Fever, got to be such that it was a moved to the Lake Wales area, following continuously age the whiskey. bit of a hassle. his son, who had gone to college in Flor- It was 2001 and Rob Robillard was work- ida. “Some people think it’s a gimmick but ing as an optical engineer and living in “People are coming to the house to get it changes the color and the flavor of his native New Hampshire with his fam- their maple moonshine and it was get- Melissa Robillard became the chief fi- the whiskey — it tastes a lot better,” Ro- ily. His work meant a lot of international ting to be too much,” Robillard recalled. nancial officer for Bok Tower Gardens billard said. travel, mostly to Asia, and Robillard be- “It just blew up — it was like we were and that is where Rob Robillard, a master come something of a “maple ambassa- selling the fountain of youth.” distiller who has become a well-regard- More information and tickets for the dor,” bringing it with him and sharing ed figure in the whiskey industry, will be event can be purchased at boktow- its potential uses while on his business Robillard and his wife, Melissa, decided presenting a whiskey tasting and pairing ergardens.org or by calling (863) 734- trips. to run with it and make the hobby a busi- class Friday, Jan. 25, from 6-7:30 p.m. 1222. ness. Operating independently, Cabin Around that time is when Robillard — Fever grew and eventually was being The class is open to members and For his part, Robillard remains pas- now a Lake Wales resident — decided sold in 15 states. As often happens, of- non-members at Bok Tower Gardens, sionate about whiskey and passionate he wanted to make a maple-flavored fers came from larger companies to buy and will feature the kind of insight often about being an entrepreneur. Sharing spirit. He settled on whiskey, had his fa- the mom-and-pop operation, and even- only available at functions for profes- his own story, and engaging with oth- ther build him a still, and a passion was tually Diageo Brands — which owns sionals within the industry. ers who share the spirit, has become born. many of the most well-known alcoholic one of the driving motivations for the beverage brands in the world — came “(I thought) ‘Let’s open it up to people Lake Wales resident. “I started moonshining in my backyard calling with an offer in 2012 the Robill- who appreciate whiskey,’” Robillard ex- as a hobby,” Robillard said. “It took prac- ards couldn’t refuse. plained. “Some of them you cannot buy “That’s what gets me out of bed every tice — when I first started making the in stores — it’s going to be a real educa- morning — to go out, tell the story and stuff, it was terrible. But you learn and “We sold that brand and it changed our tion as far as a tasting of whiskeys.” interact with people,” Robillard said. you learn.” lives,” Robillard said. “There’s never a stopping point — it’s Among those being shared will be Ro- a journey.”

Page 4 Wednesday, January 16, 2019 Some nonprofits underspent Indigent Health Care Taxm oney WRITTEN BY specialty care and behavioral health. less than were budgeted. County staff Committee chair Lance Anastasio said CHARLES A BAKER III made up for that shortage by spend- it is possible that, in subsequent years, [email protected] Recently, members of the Citizens ing around $3 million extra toward the less money will be allocated to the Healthcare Oversight Committee Polk HealthCare Plan. areas where the money is not being POLK COUNTY – County staff recent- were given an end-of-year report spent. ly reported that in fiscaly ear 2017-18 about these programs, and the num- Committee member Steve Bisson- county residents paid more than $46 bers suggest some area nonprofit or- nette asked county staff if there was The issue of underspent funds does million into the half-cent Indigent ganizations are not spending the pub- a lack of demand for these services, not apply to the whole of nonprofit Health Care Sales Tax that provides lic tax money they were allocated. or if there was a shortage of nonprof- programs receiving taxpayer funds. health insurance to around 4,600 it agencies that can benefit from this Staff saidm ost spent all or the vast county residents who are uninsured. “We under-spent on a lot of stuff,” funding. majority of their allocated money, but committee member Dr. Peter Verill that there were a few providers who The sales tax funds a variety of sub- said. “That would be a question for each did not. In actual costs, of the $46 mil- sidized healthcare services for those one of the agencies to see why they lion collected, around $46 million was who struggle financially, primarily the For example, programs like dental, did not spend everything that they re- spent on indigent healthcare in fiscal Polk HealthCare Plan, but also several specialty care, prevention and behav- quested,” said county financial analyst year 2017-18. other health programs, such as dental, ioral health spent around $6 million Kelvin Almestica. ‘Skip a Week’ program encourages water conservation According to representatives from the ida-friendly landscaping programs in On April 17 is “Landscaping to Man- WRITTEN BY City as well as SWFWMD, there are the coming months. age Stormwater Runoff,” set to take CHARLES A BAKER III many ways residents can help with place between noon and 1 p.m. at the [email protected] conservation. A good rule of thumb On Feb. 20, between noon at 1 p.m., Winter Haven Library. is to apply one-half to three-quarters is “Fertilizer Use in the Home Land- POLK COUNTY – With the new year of an inch every 10-to-14 days in the scape,” held at the Rotary Park club- For more information about any of comes the beginning of the annual winter months, when grass needs less house at 350 6th St. NE in Winter Ha- these programs, call Keeli Carlton at Southwest Florida Water Manage- water to thrive. ven. On March 20 is “Watering Like a (863) 298-5495. ment District “Skip a Week of Irriga- Pro,” with the same hours (noon to 1 tion” campaign. Winter Haven Water Conservation p.m.) and location. Specialist Keeli Carlton said when your According to City of Winter Haven grass blades fold in half or appear blue staff, 15 percent of Winter Haven resi- or grey, or if you can see your foot- dents use approximately 45 percent of prints when you walk on your lawn, all potable water, primarily for irrigat- those are other gauges to alert you ing lawns. as to when your lawn needs water. Over-watered lawns can actually be Officials at several levels of govern- less adept to survive droughts and are ment — from city and county levels found to encourage pets and disease. on up through the state level — are concerned about excessive water use “Do not forget to skip a week,” Carlton as a result of a dwindling water supply said. “It just makes sense.” in Florida. Officials ysa that water con- servation is one of the most affordable Winter Haven staff are teaming up means of dealing with this problem. with UF/IFAS staff to host several Flor-

Saturday January 26, 2019 at 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:15 pm) at the Ramon Theater 15 East Wall Street in Historic Downtown Frostproof, FL $25 per ticket 863-635-7222 (Tuesday-Friday 11am-2pm) No Refunds or Exchanges

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Wednesday, January 16, 2019 Page 5 Charters to be warned of proposed bus cuts via letter Teachers, parents sound off at WRITTEN BY following schools: Achievement Acad- CHARLES A BAKER III emy (all three sites), Chain of Lakes schools roundtable Collegiate High, Cypress Junction [email protected] many suggest traditional schools are Montessori, Compass Middle, Lake- WRITTEN BY CHARLES A BAKER III being starved. POLK COUNTY – On Jan. 8, the Polk land Montessori Middle, Lakeland Montessori Schoolhouse, Polk State [email protected] County School Board decided to in- “Solutions can flow up, not just struct Superintendent Jacqueline College Collegiate High, Polk State POLK COUNTY – Five of the seven Polk down,” Capoziello said. “Your teach- Byrd to send a letter to a dozen char- College Gateway High and Victory County School Board members partic- ers are stressed, your support staff are ter school site administrators warning Ridge Academy. ipated in a roundtable discussion Jan. stressed, your students are stressed them that next year they may have to 8, offering an opportunity for teachers and they are trying to tell you.” provide their own school bus trans- Eliminating service to the 12 school sites would save around $130,000, and parents to be heard on a variety portation. Other speakers brought up issues in- staff said. of issues. cluding communication, mandated According to the board, the change The first non-board member to speak, reports that were not being complet- is necessary for two reasons. First, An additional idea the board consid- a teacher, made note that school ed, large class sizes, understaffed de- there are not enough bus drivers and ered was to stop busing many of the board members spoke for around 60 partments and low pay. some students are arriving to school 18,000 students who live within two minutes of the 90-minute event and late as a result. Second, a majority of miles of their school. The state does that members of the public only got “I have tested kids last March who are the board said that while state legis- not mandate busing students who three minutes to speak each. She said not yet staffed into ESE classes,” one lators mandate school choice, which live within two miles of their assigned for the past 15 years she has been longtime school psychologist said. requires more bus transportation, this school, but several members of the teaching at-risk students who tend “That to me is bordering on criminal. added cost is not adequately funded. school board voiced opposition to this not to score as well on tests, and that I believe that is a denial of public ed- Staff said it costs around $37 million idea. her salary is lower than teachers with ucation.” to bus all of its students and the state In theory, eliminating service to those the same experience who teach stu- provides $25 million towards this cost. The last speaker was a teacher of 24 students would save much more mon- dents in better neighborhoods who tend to score higher on tests. years. The letter is intended to give the char- ey. For instance, Jackson said Lake Wales Charter Schools already saves ter schools ample time to make neces- “There are a lot of things going on out on transportation costs by not busing “I do it because of my passion, and I sary arrangements. there that if you knew or if the (media) most of the students who live within love it, but I’m about done,” she said. knew, it’s a lot,” she said. “These kids Lake Wales Charter School Superin- the two-mile proximity. Polk Education Association President are bringing in money, federal dollars. tendent Dr. Jesse Jackson said Lake Marianne Capoziello said she sees It may not be enough and will proba- Wales Charter Schools would not be School board members Lisa Miller, this frustration throughout the coun- bly never be enough, but there is no affected by this proposed change Billy Townsend, Sara Beth Reynolds ty and that communication between accountability to make sure that those because the charter district already and Chairman Lynn Wilson all verbally school departments is slow. She said kids bringing those dollars in are get- provides its own transportation. Jack- expressed support for instructing Su- Governor Ron DeSantis gave an in- ting those services.” son said the state pays for half of the perintendent Byrd to mail the letter. augural speech that mentioned ex- bus transportation costs for the Lake Board members Kay Fields and Sarah panding school choice at a time when Wales Charter system. Fortney did not object when the chair- man asked if there was a consensus. The proposed change would impact  around 350 students who attend the

 Notice of Election  Village of Highland Park, Florida 38%/,&127,&( Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with Section 100.21 Florida Stat- utes, The Village of Highland Park will hold a General Election on Tuesday Notice is hereby given that the City of Bartow is accepting April 3, 2018 for the election of a Commission Member for a three year term. applications for the following voluntary advisory board(s):

¾ Citizen’s Advisory Committee Qualifying begins at 12:00 noon on Monday, February 11, 2019 and ends 12:00 noon, Friday February 15, 2019. Candidates shall be qualified elector ¾ Municipal Police Officers’ Retirement Trust Fund Board of the district from which he/she is nominated. All candidates shall have con- ¾ Zoning Board of Adjustment tinuously been residents of the city for a period of one year prior to nomina-

tion. To obtain an application or board description contact the City Clerk’s Office at (863) 534-0100 ext. 1256 or visit the City Clerk section on Please contact the Village Clerk’s office at: the City’s website: www.cityofbartow.net 863-455-6518

Page 6 Wednesday, January 16, 2019 WINTER HAVEN NEWS School-to-Work program has CenterState Bank employees mentoring Winter Haven High students WRITTEN BY STEVEN RYZEWSKI During his time spent with Spence, they’ve [email protected] been able to discuss things like grit and how it can help Alonzo get to the places WINTER HAVEN — The CenterState Bank he’d like to go — something the Winter Operations Center in Winter Haven might Haven teen isn’t afraid to seek counsel on. seem like an unlikely place to find 28 high- school juniors on a Thursday morning. “I just needed help and I heard about this and decided I might as well try it out,” And yet, there they were Jan. 10, learning Alonzo said. “I really do like it and want to the basics of credit from a guest speaker see where it goes.” and, afterward, getting to spend one-on- one time with their assigned mentors, all The program has partnered with several of whom are CenterState employees who types of employers, including the Moffitt volunteered to be a part of the program. Cancer Center, and although occupational knowledge is not the focus, each employ- PHOTO PROVIDED The program is called “School-to-Work” er provides a unique value and experience and it is under the larger umbrella of Big for its participants. Brothers/Big Sisters of Tampa Bay. The focus for all the programs is helping would be a great opportunity,” Thompson In this case, the Winter Haven students young people along their way to reach said. get to absorb bits of knowledge about the The program pairs the high-school stu- their potential, and it was something Cen- financial industry and what it takes to be dents, in this case from Winter Haven High, terState President Mark Thompson want- More information about Big Brothers/Big part of it. with mentors in the workplace. The men- ed his organization to be a part of. Sisters of Tampa Bay, its School-to-Work tors, known as “bigs,” are able to share their program, and how to get involved or sup- “We have these bank employees, that live their experience as professionals in their “This was something that spoke to the port the program can be found at bbb- and breath the banking industry, directly field, in this case banking, and also help hearts of our staff and so we thought it stampabay.org. the students — “littles” — come up with a working for half-a-day a month with these plan for their future as they prepare for life kids,” Koch said. “The issues of financial lit- after graduation. It provides an opportuni- eracy are just going to naturally be trans- ty for the students to get a glimpse of what ferred here — that kind of knowledge is the professionals do on a day-to-day basis, invaluable.” but also to have a mentor with whom they can discuss things like applying for college For their part, the staff at CenterState or seeking out a part-time job. saw getting involved in this program as a unique opportunity to invest in Winter The iteration of the program in Winter Ha- Haven. ven is fairly new — the meeting Jan. 10 was the third session. According to Ste- “At the end of the day, we are a commu- phen Koch, the president and CEO of BBBS nity bank and this is what it’s all about,” Tampa Bay, this is the eleventh location said Brett Rawls, the Chief Administrative for the program, which has other part- Officer for CenterState. “This is our local nerships with employers in Hillsborough market.” County and Pinellas County. A handful of local leaders were in atten- For someone like James Spence, a Cen- dance for the recent session, including terState employee who volunteered to Polk Schools Superintendent Jacqueline become a big, the program has become Byrd, who encouraged the students to em- a chance for him to give back within the brace this opportunity to have a mentor. context of his normal work day. “This is going to make an impact in your “Just in my own life, I’ve benefited from life and in our community,” Byrd said. “I am having a lot of excellent mentors,” Spence happy to see this program come to life.” said. “I think part of that experience is con- tinuing it.” Students will continue meeting with their mentors each month and are in the pro- James is a mentor to Alonzo, 17, a junior gram through their senior year, after which at Winter Haven and linebacker for the they will all be eligible for a new program Blue Devils football team. Alonzo would from BBBS called “Big Futures,” which fo- like to play professional football, but has cuses on young adults who recently grad- also considered becoming a firefighter as uated high school. a possible career choice.

Wednesday, January 16, 2019 Page 7 Brad Dantzler chosen again as mayor WRITTEN BY out the costs to build the air-handling The project is scheduled to be com- Drive and Lucerne Park Road near Nash CHARLES A BAKER III system. The new total is $24,333,789. pleted in November 2020.. Road. A vote will take place two weeks [email protected] The city borrowed around $26 million from now. for the project and the county autho- The commission also voted unan- WINTER HAVEN – For the second year rized an additional $1 million to cover imously to authorize $15,000 for a At the Jan. 3 Planning Commission in a row, as well as the third time in the some upfront expenses. homeless study to be conducted by a meeting, dozens of residents ex- three past four years, Bradley T. Dant- non-profit called Heart for Winter Hav- pressed opposition to two proposed zler has been elected Mayor of Winter By contract if expenses exceed the en. Dantzler said that for years he has Winter Haven developments, a pro- Haven. GMP, Rodda ownership shall bear such been trying to address homelessness posed retirement development north costs without reimbursement. If under in Winter Haven, especially homeless of Dundee Road and west of Country Each January, members of the Winter budget, Rodda ownership and the city students. Money will be spent study- Club Road, and a second development Haven City Commission cast ballots to will split the savings. ing the problem and the commission near the airport. determine their leaders. Dantzler won will address possible solutions once on a 3-2 vote, with Commissioner Pete “This is an iconic project for the city of the report is complete. City Manager Mike Herr told the com- Chichetto nominating Commissioner Winter Haven,” City Manager Mike Herr mission that he expects a large crowd William Twyford for the top spot. May- said. “Once this field house and confer- Citrus Connection Executive Direc- at the next city commission meeting or Pro-Tem Nathaniel J. Birdsong, Jr. ence center is built, it’s going to be a tor Tom Phillips gave the commission Jan. 28. As such, the meeting is taking was elected for a seventh time, with his wonderful asset for the city.” an update on mass transit. Last year place at Nora Mayo Hall to accommo- selection coming in a unanimous vote. 187,000 passengers rode mass transit date the expected crowds. The project is on schedule and 30-45 in Winter Haven, down one percent- The commission also discussed a num- days from now, residents may see walls age point from last year, Phillips said. In Those who attend will also be able to ber of topics Jan. 14. going up, Assistant City Manager T Mi- reference to the ongoing federal gov- watch a presentation on a railroad “qui- chael Stavres said. ernment shutdown, Phillips said there et zone.” City staff said many residents Commissioners voted unanimously is enough cash on hand to maintain have complained about train horns to accept what is called a guaranteed “It’s beyond juggling cats out there,” services through March. blowing as rail traffic has increased maximum price (GMP) to finish con- Stavres said. “They are pouring con- of late. City staff want to spend a few struction of the Chain of Lakes Field crete and moving dirt starting at 3 The commission had a first reading hundred thousand to improve several House. In October, Rodda Construction o’clock in the morning — and they are on an ordinance that would allow a train intersections, a change necessary staff submitted a GMP of $19,405,643, there until it’s dark every day. There is concrete crushing complex be built to prevent train horns but at the time they were still working always something happening.” near the intersection of Lake Hamilton PEP kids create! WRITTEN BY state to teach some of the kids how to MOUNTAIN LAKE CHARLES A BAKER III paint. Together they painted around [email protected] 10 doors which, when finished, were A LOOK INSIDE BUILDING A LEGACY to be used as space dividers inside the A new historical exhibit by the Lake Wales Museum WINTER HAVEN – The Winter Haven facility. Public Education Partnership Center, about one community’s preservation, perseverance, an after-school program in the Flor- Drake Arnold of Ocala painted a Find- and philanthropy. ence Villa neighborhood, looks much ing Nemo-themed door. His girlfriend more colorful after a group of kids Rae Grand of Sarasota painted an elab- DECEMBER 4, 2018 - FEBRUARY 16, 2019 teamed up with some talented artists orate happy door. Artist AJ Green trav- Jan. 10. eled from Naples. Polk State College student Tyreke Harris taught the kids The PEP Center is staffed with volun- as did Auburndale resident Brieonna teers whose goal is, in part, to improve Gilles. Artists Amber Jairl and Josh the quality of education in Winter Ha- Guilmette also helped. ven. 10 year-old Keyalice of Garden Grove As school buses drop kids off, first Elementary said she just wanted to they line up for a healthy snack and see her name in the newspaper. normally next comes homework. But this past Thursday, they got a special “When we first set up, people in the surprise. community told us not to set up and LAKE WALES MUSEUM leave a couple years later,” center di- 66FHQLF+LJKZD\‡/DNH:DOHV)ORULGD “I am going to be an artist today,” rector Audrey Nettlow said. 2SHQ$030‡7XHVGD\6DWXUGD\ said eight-year-old Amirah of Garden ZZZFLW\RÁDNHZDOHVFRP‡ Grove Elementary after getting off her Open since March 2014, the elementa- bus. “I’ve been practicing.” ry-aged kids seem to enjoy the place. Board members Doug Lockwood and &8/785( PEP volunteer Kurtis Flanders helped Nat West said Title I funding is always BUILDS organize the special day, bringing a challenge but they have a plan to )/25,'$ )/25,'$'(3$570(172)67$7( seven festival artists from around the keep the center thriving. ',9,6,212)&8/785$/$))$,56

Page 8 Wednesday, January 16, 2019 LAKE WALES NEWS Charter system, school district outline conflicting plans for McLaughlin Middle WRITTEN BY sibly can, and attract as many students Several county administrators re- “Under that particular option, it says BRIAN ACKLEY as we possibly can.” vealed, however, that a proposal for ‘insures the district enters into a con- News Correspondent the charter system to take over oper- tract with a charter or multiple charter Lynn Wilson, a member of the county ations at McLaughlin – in the wake of that has a record of turning around a LAKE WALES – Officials from the Lake school board, termed the situation un- three straight failing school grades in high poverty school serving low per- Wales Charter Schools system and healthy. the last three years – may not even be forming students with similar demo- the Polk County Public Schools Board legally considerable. graphics,’” said Carolyn Bridges, the agree that operation of the three “Unfortunately, we have a competitive school district’s senior director of ac- middle schools in the city is problem- environment between the school dis- Moreover, staff at McLaughlin aren’t celeration and innovation. “We have atic, but there was little agreement trict and Lake Wales Charter that isn’t interested in leaving the district, ac- to demonstrate that the entity that about what to do about it during a working. It’s not serving our students. cording to Polk Schools Superinten- we selected is experienced in turn- city-sponsored community forum on It’s not serving our communities,” Wil- dent Jacqueline Byrd. around work, which is a very specific the topic last week. son said. “We have to work together to type of work, and has that track record find a solution, whatever that solution “I will tell you that we did speak with of success. And while the Lake Wales The topic of discussion largely fo- is.” the teachers at McLaughlin at the be- Charter schools have a lot of success- cused on McLaughlin Middle and ginning of this year, and the end of es, there isn’t turnaround work that who will manage it in the event it Wilson, whose district includes Lake last year, and at that time those teach- would meet the requirements of state receives another failing grade. If Mc- Wales, Frostproof, Eagle Lake and ers told us (they) were happy with accountability.” Laughlin does not receive a “C” grade some of Winter Haven, called the di- McLaughlin being part of Polk County or better this year, state legislation vide a “significant difference.” Schools,” she said. Dr. Michael Akes, Polk Schools’ Chief mandates that operations be taken Academic Officer, reaffirmed that po- over by an outside entity, with char- “I hear from those communities all the The charter system’s proposal includes sition. ter systems serving as one of the po- time. We’ve got to find a way to put the an additional $1.8 million in aid to the tential choices. That mandate is what past behind us. We’re here. It’s a very school over the first three years of the “When we are looking at this, the led the Lake Wales Charter system to serious matter,” he added. takeover, which includes a pledge of criteria we don’t believe is met,” he advance a plan to absorb the school $1.2 million from the charter system’s said. “Legally, what they’re asking the into its the current setup. By far the biggest applause from the foundation, and about $600,000 in school board to do can’t be done.” 150 or so in attendance came after a expected additional start-up money Conversely, the county has told the plea from Lake Wales High School Prin- from the federal government. Lake Wales Superintendent Dr. Jesse state it would use Educational Direc- cipal Donna Dunson. Jackson said he believed the state’s tions, a private firm, to run McLaugh- “That goes to the autonomy that Don- department of education would, in lin, if such action becomes necessary. “This is about a community — a com- na was talking about,” Nelson said. fact, approve the local charter system McLaughlin has had a failing school munity that wants to be one com- “The principals of the charter schools as a qualified operator, based on the grade for three straight years. munity, in terms of students going are the CEOs of those schools — they fact the Lake Wales system was invited from elementary to high school and manage and are responsible for their by state officials to make a presenta- Respective representatives of the (having) a continuity with the culture own budgets.” tion about 18 months ago to operate charter system and the county school of the schools, the approach that we the Jefferson County school system, board each expressed concerns about take and the autonomy the educators In addition, the plan, according to which was also in turnaround mode. having both entities continuing to have,” Dunson observed. Nelson, would keep Drisdom as the operate middle schools in Lake Wales, school’s principal. “Eventually we backed out of that especially since the charter system’s She said the greater flexibility charter opportunity, principally because we second middle school – Bok Academy schools have in how they direct their “If this were to happen, the lady who were in the midst of trying to estab- North – will be authorized to accept resources is an advantage. is there is the right person for the job, lish Bok North,” Jackson said. “They as many as 600 students in the next regardless under which system she deemed Lake Wales Charter Schools few years. “I know we spend a lot of money works,” he added. qualified to take over that district. So I bringing in experts, after experts, after believe we would certainly qualify for Jimmy Nelson, the chairman for the experts, And if that doesn’t work, well, McLaughlin Middle School.” charter system’s board of trustees, there’s someone else with a new idea,” Questions of legality said that would create an excess of she said. “You come back and you col- Having the Lake Wales Charter Bridges countered, however, that the some 900 middle-school seats avail- laborate, and you have someone like Schools system take over operation of new rules were issued by the state just able. (McLaughlin Principal) Donna Drisdom McLaughlin Middle schools is a moot prior to the start of this school year. cut loose from the shackles that can be point, according to several Polk Coun- “As I see it, a failure to address this is- cumbersome. If we can leverage that ty School officials, including Superin- The charter system currently operates sue now could inevitably lead to an energy I think we can blow it out of tendent Jacqueline Byrd. two middles schools in Lake Wales, in- exacerbation of the issues that have the water in Lake Wales. It’s not about cluding Bok Academy South, now in plagued us to this point,” he said. “If the school grade. It’s about giving ed- That’s because the Lake Wales system its ninth year. Bok North opened this McLaughlin does not come into our ucators the autonomy to do what we doesn’t qualify to be an operator un- past August with 200 sixth-grade stu- charter, quite honestly, our incentive know they can do.” der state law, county officials revealed. dents, and will expand to 600 students will be to be as successful as we pos- by the 2020-21 school year.

Wednesday, January 16, 2019 Page 9 Author to share Cypress Gardens memories at Lake Wales Depot Museum WRITTEN BY be known as “The Man Who Invented BRIAN ACKLEY Florida.” LW Little News Correspondent Vickers is the author of the 2010 book Theatre to Residents longing to relive the days “Cypress Gardens, America’s Tropical of one of the area’s most iconic and Wonderland: How Dick Pope Invent- perform Steel memorable attractions will want to ed Florida.” That book was published be at the Lake Wales Depot Museum just months after the park closed and Magnolias Thursday evening, Jan. 17. book had been in the works for sever- al years. Lake Wales Little Theatre is proud to Speaker Lu Vickers will present her announce the cast for our upcoming memories of Cypress Gardens, includ- Vickers also authored a book on Weeki production, “Steel Magnolias.” The ing vintage photos that take audience Wachee, another unique Florida at- play is directed by Alicia Bush and members on a tour of the park’s his- traction. will be performed on various nights tory that stretches from the 1930s to between Jan. 18 and Feb. 3 at the the- its closing before it became Legoland. The presentation starts at 6 p.m. Light ater’s location at 411 N. 3rd St. refreshments will be served. Included in the talk is the story of the Tickets can be purchased at lwlt.org, creation of the attraction’s world fa- The museum will also host a special by calling (863) 676-1266, or by visit- PHOTO PROVIDED ing the theater’s box office, which is mous water ski show, its equally fa- exhibit reception at 6 p.m. on Jan. 22 Cutline: Lu Vickers mous “Southern Belles,” and informa- for the current display “Mountain Lake, open on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to tion on how owner Dick Pope came to An Inside Look Building a Legacy.” 2 p.m. For more information, visit lwlt. org or email lakewaleslittletheatre@ lwlt.org. WORSHIP DIRECTORY discover a place of worship near you YOU ARE INVITED TO OUR REVIVAL

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Page 10 Wednesday, January 16, 2019 BARTOW NEWS Commissioners proclaim celebration of Black History Month WRITTEN BY Cheri Kelley accepted two proclama- Center. There, a celebration will take uate of Harrison School for the Arts. JEFF ROSLOW tions recognizing the annual Martin place and last through the afternoon. Shows he has appeared in include News Correspondent Luther King Jr.-George H. Gause Pa- Kelley said this year there will be a “Cirque Dreams Holidaze,” “Motown rade, which is planned for Jan. 21 and number of events going on for the the Musical,” “Beautiful: the Carole BARTOW – The Bartow City Commis- sponsored by the Bartow Deacons celebration. King Musical,” and “The Color Purple.” sion proclaimed its celebration of and Stewards Alliance. She also was He has also appeared in a number of Black History Month at its meeting recognized for heading up the Florida Daughtry, who has appeared in television shows. The event will honor Jan. 7, recognizing two events that are Department of Transportation’s Black Broadway theaters in a number of him as the 2019 Annual Black History upcoming. History Month celebration on Feb. 28. shows, is a Bartow native and grad- Recognition ceremony. This year’s event at the FDOT office, located at 801 N. Broadway Ave., will feature Bartow native and entertain- er Jamarice Daughtry, known as J. Daughtry. Northern Connector Feeder

The annual parade honors the mem- to be built ory of Dr. King and also honors Gause WRITTEN BY as a Polk County pioneer. Gause was a JEFF ROSLOW civic activist who served on the Bartow News Correspondent City Commission and was Bartow’s first black mayor, elected in 1971. He BARTOW – City commissioners unan- Holiday garbage pickup was also the first black person to serve imously approved a contract Jan. 7 to Bartow City Hall will be closed Mon- on the Polk County School Board. build a tie on the Northern Connector day, Jan. 21, for Dr. Martin Luther King Feeder. Jr. Day. Because of this, the regular The parade, which begins at noon on meeting of the Bartow City Commis- PHOTO BY JEFF ROSLOW Monday, Jan. 21, starts at Main St. and City Manager George Long explained sion is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Bartow Mayor Leo Longworth with Cheri Kelley, Floral Ave. and goes through down- to commissioners the contract and Jan. 22, in City Hall. who was recognized by the commission at its town, ending at the Carver Recreation meeting Jan. 7. the plan help meet the goals of the city’s strategic plan. This construction Also because of the holiday, garbage meets the goals of reliable infrastruc- collection will change. Garbage nor- ture, expanding the local economy mally collected on Monday will be and redeveloping and grow the city, collected on Tuesday, Jan. 22. Tuesday as outlined in the strategic plan. collection will take place on Wednes- day, Jan. 23. There is no change to col- “It’s a good project and meets a num- lection on Thursday and Friday. ber of goals in the strategic plan,” he told commissioners. “This will help us move in that direction.” Cigar Factory work session Bartow City Commissioners have A memo from the Bartow Electric De- scheduled a work session on the partment states the Lyle Feeder from Thompson & Company Cigar Factory the Northwest Substation is at 58 per- at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29 in City Hall. cent under summer peak conditions, which is close to the 60 percent that is Last month, commissioners listened the recommended limit. to a proposal from Gregory Fancel- li, of Prestige WorldWide Group LLC, This will allow a capable feeder tie who said the 93-year-old building and to Lyle and may reduce normal load- grounds can be restored and can be ing. Also, the proposed Stuarts Draft turned into an attraction. After hear- Planned Unit Development will need ing his plan, commissioners asked power and the Lyle Feeder is one po- Fancelli to return in January with a tential source. This, it concluded, will more-detailed plan. provide a reliable source for the antic- ipated electric demand. The city has maintained the Cigar Fac- tory since it was acquired from the The staff had recommended award- county in 2011. It hopes to convert the ing Pike Electric LLC the $499,960.52 property into something to benefit to construct the project. Project ma- Bartow, but so far has gotten little re- terials will be provided by the Bartow sponse. Meanwhile the city has been Electric Department at $300,835.65. maintaining the building and spent in With the approval, work is scheduled excess of $200,000 for upkeep. to start on this project early this year.

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Page 12 Wednesday, January 16, 2019 COUNTY SPORTS Hoops roundup: Lake Wales picks up important win his 6-foot-4 frame and athleticism to Auburndale still has two games to go Ridge Community doesn’t have a WRITTEN BY block the layup attempt with about with Lake Region and two with Lake win since the calendar flipped, and is BRIAN ACKLEY six seconds to go. A subsequent foul Gibson in Class 7A, District 6, with 5-9 overall. Their home rivalry game News Correspondent put another Highlander senior, Jevon postseason seeding hanging in the against Haines City is Jan. 24. Holt, at the free throw line. He nailed balance. Turns out they can play pretty good both shots for the 59-57 win — im- All Saints is 9-1, winners of six in a row, basketball in Highlands County, too. proving Lake Wales to 10-4 overall and Lake Region’s Stevel Johnson is av- and had its only loss in early Decem- 2-1 in Class 6, District 10. eraging 16 points per game for the ber against district-foe Canterbury. Not that Lake Wales thought they Thunder (5-7). Don Skipper is averag- could head an hour south on U.S. 27 The rematch comes Jan. 29 on High- ing 13 points per game. to face Sebring and come back to Polk lander Hill, the final regular season County with an easy win. But, after district game for Lake Wales on their dropping a district contest to Booker slate. The chance to avenge the road a few nights earlier, the Highlanders loss at Booker comes Jan. 22. were in need of a district victory. Elsewhere on the hardwood, Haines It was a roller-coaster ride from the City’s boys team is trying to rewrite start, and early in the third, the High- a script that usually has just the Lady landers lead was seven. But the Blue Hornets in the headlines. The boys Streaks launched, and made, some team is 11-4 and 3-1 in Class 9A, Dis- three-pointers and took the lead. trict 7 play, although its latest league matchup was a 67-49 loss at Osceola. Lake Wales clawed back and led 57- Antwan Walker (16.3 points per game) 51 heading into the final minute, but and Tarik Williams (11.7 ppg) are lead- Sebring was not done, going on a 6-0 ing the offense. run to tie the game. Moments later, in the closing seconds, it appeared for all The district fate for Bartow (10-5 over- the world that the Blue Streaks were all), at least in the regular season, will heading for the winning basket on a likely come down to a pair of contests fastbreak. against Lakeland. The first game is on the Yellow Jackets’ court Jan. 23, with PHOTOS BY CHARLES A BAKER III Somehow, from somewhere, Lake the rematch coming Feb. 1 in Lake- The Lake Wales boys basketball team, seen here defeating Winter Haven in December, beat Sebring Wales senior Raykwon Frazier used land. January 11. Ridge Rewind: LW girls soccer still dominant WRITTEN BY The Highlanders’ undefeated season Saturday, Feb. 2, when the Winter Hav- Hungry Howies. Players will get in- BRIAN ACKLEY will get a pretty good test as Auburn- en Recreation Department staff hosts struction in ball-handling, shooting, News Correspondent dale, George Jenkins and Ridge Com- its annual Basketball Skills Saturday defense and passing. Pre-registrations munity – all with impressive records event. can be made by calling 863-291-5675. Football fans are familiar with the rule – are on the slate to finish out the reg- The event will be held at the Winter that once a team has a 35-point lead ular season. Leading the team offen- The event is open to youngsters ages Haven Cultural and Recreation Center on an opponent, the clock does not sively is Chanley Pfingston and her 39 6 to 13, and lunch will be provided by on MLK Boulevard. stop for the rest of the game. There’s goals so far this year. something similar in high-school soc- cer, as well. Hip hip hooray! 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It basically gives cities (and League’s words, “to stop meddling in charter counties) control over their lo- our backyards.” • The state is attempting to specify My career in community journalism when city elections must be held. It is began on July 26, 1964, a date I can re- cal governance. His cause deserves support. hard to think of a bona fide state inter- member because it was the day after I est in scheduling local election dates. was discharged from two years in the Unfunded mandates are rules im- While the state properly should con- Active Army. posed by the Legislature (or Congress) without funds to carry them out. It is a cern itself with competent local gov- According to the League’s materials, ernance in Florida’s municipalities, the the Legislature has entertained “141 Local government would become my form of generosity practiced by state Legislature goes far beyond what is attacks on Home Rule” in the past two primary reportorial focus over the and federal lawmakers using some- called for. years. next 46 years. body else’s money. (Although city and county commis- Among issues cited by the League: The Legislature has enough statewide Early on, I remember hearing a city problems that are its own responsi- commissioner observe — many times sioners are fond of saying that the • The state has preempted regulation bility to solve without trying to mi- — that it is amazing how quickly new- burden falls on local government, the of rental housing to allow what the cro-manage local government. ly-elected legislators became smarter fact is that local taxes come from local League calls “unruly mini-hotels” in than the people who elected them. taxpayers, not local politicians.) residential neighborhoods. Few issues (S. L. Frisbie is retired. Politicians often are as essential to municipal govern- speak of a “learning curve” that new- It was clear that the city commission- The Florida League of Cities has made ment as planning and zoning, and this comers to public office must master. He er did not share the high self-opinion home rule its major focus for 2019, is a classic area where local control is suggests that lawmakers at the state of freshmen legislators. The phenom- rallying behind the slogan, “We Live Local.” essential. level take it a little slower around the enon he described has given rise to curve, and master their own jobs before at least two terms commonly used in • The state does not allow cities to reg- injecting their newly-discovered exper- government: home rule and unfund- Leo Longworth, Bartow’s mayor, is ulate the placement and appearance tise into local government issues.) ed mandates. president of the League, and is taking

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There was no official state or govern- ment census that year, but the town First chamber president, first Bank- had 1,013 people. It was noted that ei- er’s Cup Award ther the state or county had a peculiar The late John F. May had been presi- law on the books that said a commu- dent of the Florida Orange Festival for nity could not legislate against cattle many of its early years. He also served or hogs, etc., roaming the streets and as president of the Winter Haven highways at will unless said communi- Chamber upon its official transition ty had a bona fide population of 1,000 from a Board of Trade (founded 1910) or more. City residents were working to a Chamber in 1923. Mr. May was to create a more progressive image termed a veritable “one man Chamber and livestock running loose wasn’t a of Commerce” and one of the most in- PHOTO PROVIDED defatigable civic workers any city ever The Plaza Hotel was the first Winter Haven building constructed of brick. It was located on the north- part of that plan. The census, and the west corner of Sixth St. and Central Ave. resulting 13 resident surplus, provid- had. He was awarded the first Banker’s ed the solution. Cup Award in 1924 and subsequent- ly won it two more times which, at SAVE THE DATES FOR THE First cars: No need for a parking ga- the time, permitted him to retain the rage in 1912 trophy. The Banker’s Cup is Winter The Central Florida Arms Show How many present-day Havenites Haven’s oldest recognition for accom- have seen or heard of a K.R.I.T. auto- plishment and community service. 51 Years of Quality Arms Shows mobile? If you had lived here in 1912 That first Banker’s Cup is on display in or 1913, you would have seen a num- the Museum of Winter Haven History. ber of them. In 1912, the town had The Best Gun Show about 20 cars and at least five were First brick building “Krits.” They were among the more Winter Haven’s first brick building was In Florida than 2,300 different makes of motor- the Plaza Hotel, built in 1908, followed by the Snell Bank Building (now Times cars that were a part of America’s ear- ly automotive industry. They looked Square), in 1911, and then the Chris- tian Church in 1912. Only the Snell like other vehicles of the day, such as , 19 & 20 Oldsmobile and Hupp, but they were building remains in 2019. Jan. N D At Sun & Fun Fly-In L A K E L AAKELAND

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