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FORT MEADE Polk Count yDemocra t V VS., BARTOW Bartow’s Hometown Newspaper Since 1931 75¢ Inside Volume 83 Number 113 USPS NO 437-320 Bartow, Polk County Florida 33830 An Edition of the Sun Copyright 2014 Sun Coast Media Group, Inc. Four charter school applications shot down By CATHY PALMER Our Children’s of Winter Haven most because of potential funding each application, outlining the pluses correspondent Middle, Our Children’s of Winter Haven issues. and minuses in each proposal, with the prekindergarten and Our Children’s of The board’s consultant Vicki Mace negatives outweighing the positives. The Polk County School Board’s char- Lakeland were all pulled before recom- outlined each proposal for charter Discovery, which would have been ter review committee shot down four mendations were made to the school schools Discover High in Lake Alfred, the only high school in Lake Alfred, was applications for new charter schools, board at its Tuesday work session. Ridgeview Middle School in Four to work hand-in-glove with the existing most in Northeast Polk County, while Those four still in contention early Corners, Poinciana Community Discovery Middle School, even sharing three applicants withdrew their appli- Tuesday will find themselves on the School and Winter Haven Montessori facilities and teachers. Superintendent cations before they could be officially cutting room floor if the board OKs the Academy. denied. review committee’s recommendations, Mace painstakingly went through SCHOOL | 9 Loving heart saving Traviss has come dogs from miserable life a long way Career Center celebrates 50 years in public school system
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Things have changed, from an agricul- . : . , c L r , j at tural and mechanical focus to today’s high ..l tech world, through it all Traviss Career Center has kept up with the times and Thursday celebrated 50 years of providing career education to Polk County students. Started with only a handful of teachers 1 1 ' 1 ( 'f l ti at the Bartow Air Base in 1964 and the _ , r d N dream of founder Maynard Traviss, what , V< si ' ' ' r .:a f .y A;Qc r Z " : ./y v was once the Traviss Vocational Technical -_ School has morphed into today’s career y r P '! i `' a page 2 page 3 page 6 Page 2 The Polk County Democrat September 27, 2014 Polk Arts Alliance at leadership forum Meri Mass, Executive Director of Forum. The agenda was an intensive selected to participate in this ground- councils — Winter Haven, Davenport the Polk Arts Alliance, was selected to all day interactive Leadership Forum. It breaking forum of an elite group of my and Lake Wales — I look forward to represent Polk County and participate included updates from Robert Lynch, peers in this industry and to represent working as a united group to promote in the intensive 2014 Americans for the President of Americans for the Arts, to Polk County as the designated Local the arts and build community sustain- Arts Local Arts Advancement Executive guest speakers who are leaders in their Arts Agency,” said Mass at the time of ability,” she said. “It is exciting and en- Leadership Forum at Sundance Resort fields addressing and work-shopping the forum. “This is taking place at the couraging that the Creative Industries and Preserve in Utah. Cultural Arts issues in communities. most opportune time for the Cultural is being recognized as a major sector The forum was held Sept. 16-20 Also among the presenters was Robert Arts community in our county. for employment as well as a tourism and a select cohort of 21 arts agency Redford, President and Founder, “With the newly-formed Lakeland asset here. I look forward to returning leaders from the U.S. and Canada Sundance Institute. Mayors Council on the Arts and the with learned experiences and knowl- were selected to take part in this year’s “I am very excited to have been other cities that have formed arts edge to bring back to Polk County.” What is the Polk Arts Alliance By STEVE STEINER able, in part, to demonstrate how the arts [email protected] is a quality of life issue. For example, she said, for a doctor considering moving to When Meri Mass and her husband Polk County and establishing a practice, (now deceased) moved to Polk County the arts matter, not just for the doctor from Palm Beach County in 2005, she but also for the family. “They’re not going was surprised to discover the arts were to come to a community where there is a not being promoted effectively or lack of cultural arts.” extensively as was done in Palm Beach She added that the arts environment County; and Mass had a basis for com- in Polk County has grown. An economic parison as she had been the marketing study done in 2005 under the auspices of director in Palm Beach County. the University of South Florida revealed “In Palm Beach County they have that the arts had a $48 million impact. At been supporting the arts since 1975, to the time there were only 23 arts organiza- the tune of $30 million,” Mass said. She tions, she said. That number is now more added she was also surprised when she than 42. discovered that in 1987, when a “bed tax” Polk County, she said, has a very active PHOTO BY STEVE STEINER had been instituted in Polk County, that arts community, with more than 100 15 percent of the first two cents collected events (on average) every month, from Having forgotten her regular eyeglasses, Myrtice Young (right), this year’s president of The Greater were to go to the arts. However, in 1987 art gallery showings to theatrical perfor- Bartow Chamber of Commerce, reads aloud an introduction to the community of the Polk Arts Alli- there was no such entity as the Polk Arts mances (both local and road shows) to ance at the ribbon cutting ceremony held Thursday, Sept. 18. Looking on are (from left) Julie Revell, Alliance (PAA), which is a 501 (c) (3) not- concerts. Included in that mix are the David Harrell (in the background), Carol Hughes, Jane Waters-Thomas, Jeff Clark and Gail Smith. for-profit agency. Nor is the PAA a county events that take place at Bok Tower. agency. Currently, the Polk Arts Alliance is not a Part of the reason for that is that the representing the Cultural Arts Council After she was named executive director county government agency. However, like PAA is, for almost all intents and pur- in Polk County. It advocates for all the in 2010, it took longer than anticipated to similar agencies, such as Polk Vision, PAA poses a one-person operation. However, Cultural Arts Organizations in Polk get that 15 percent of the first two cents fulfills needs on behalf of the county, and the PAA has helped in selecting the County and promotes the impact of redirected to the arts in Polk County. does receive limited financial assistance committee members. the cultural arts sector as integral to the “I expected it would take six months to from the BOCC. Mass said she hopes that “I attend all those meetings,” she said. quality-of-life in our county. It actively a year,” she said. “Instead, it took nearly eventually the PAA funding will be a line “I’m the watchful eye.” represents Polk County’s arts and four years.” That was when the Board of item on the county budget. cultural interests to agencies, govern- County Commissioners voted to restore In the meantime it approaches the About the PAA ments, chambers of commerce and the that funding. Part of the reason it took BOCC on a yearly basis. It is the same business community on a national, state that many years was because of the structure the various arts agencies must The Polk Arts Alliance is the advocacy and local level. resistance she encountered from many of go through to get financing from the agency representing the Cultural Arts It also shares arts funding opportu- the then board members of the Tourism 15 percent of the first two cents “bed Council of over 40 non-profit arts nities, deadlines and information with Development Council. tax.” Dispensing of those funds is not organizations that are dues paying arts organizations and artists, as well as “They didn’t see the business value of handled through the PAA but through members. To have a collective voice on build partnerships that promote the arts the arts in Polk County,” she said. “It was the Tourism Development Council, and local and state matters of the arts, the and arts education, artists connections a problem because the business person each year an arts organization has to Council created the Alliance over 10 and collaborative grant opportunities. It does not see the business of the arts.” apply. The applications are then rated years ago. also provides marketing, public rela- The PAA has been somewhat successful by what is called the Heritage and Arts It is the official Cultural Arts tions and promotion of Polk’s arts and in turning around that attitude. She was Committee. Organization for Polk County, cultural resources. What is the Arts Ensemble Education Foundation and Healing Arts Center According to its website, the Arts began. In 2009, Arts Ensemble was mind, body, or spirit through the age, ability, need, and desire by pro- Ensemble Education Foundation is fortunate to work with USF, The creative process expanding individ- viding classes and workshops. Arts a community-based, not-for-profit Alzheimer’s Association on a proj- ual possibilities in life. A balanced Ensemble works with local hospitals, organization whose mission is to ect that would forever change the blend of visual arts, music, and HOSPICE, USF/Poly Tech, Eloise inspire interest and maximum par- direction of the AEI organization and Eastern Healing Art philosophies, Resource Center, and Peace River. ticipation in the arts in Polk County give permanence to the importance it works with individuals ranging in Call 863-293-2700. and the surrounding region. It is of healing via availability of art, committed to offering programs that instruction, and escape. Through reach diverse populations and are this project, it hosted “Meet Me at characterized by unique approach to The Gallery” Reception and Show, artistic tradition, educational value, where it was described that the and encourages artists to dream, outreach had become a healing arts discover, and create. organization; it is from that they Arts Ensemble International began began developing the Arts Ensemble in 2005 and supported entirely Healing Arts Center. by the owner of CitraSource, Niv BenYehuda. In October 2006, Jane What is healing arts Waters-Thomas was hired to begin PUBLIC NOTICE marketing. 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Babson Park house A painting on sale Saturday at the auction. By JEFF ROSLOW she decided to sell the nicest home [email protected] she’s ever owned. washer and dryer. There are hun- “I think Polk County is beautiful dreds of books, paintings, figurines, Want to see the nicest house that and this was the most beautiful furniture and just about everything the U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland house I ever owned,” she said in the house. said she ever lived in? reminiscing about looking out on Whittlesey, who lived in Winter You have the Crooked Lake. “It had an extraordi- Haven for about 10 years before opportunity nary view.” moving to this house, has just re- to do so on What is inside is for sale too. Phil cently sold the house but the sale is Saturday as Riner of Phil Riner Auctions LLC of not closed yet, she said. She owned there is an Winter Haven will be auctioning it since 2006. auction going off hundreds of items in the house The reason there is so much stuff on at 502 N. starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 for sale is the house had the storings Crooked Lake which is likely to go on for hours. of two people. Whittlesey’s daughter Drive in Babson Riner, an auctioneer from also has stuff there. Park that was Lakeland for 36 years, is surprised “My daughter is in the antique DVDs of the times Wittelsey served in the once owned by by some of what is for sale. business in Delray Beach and White House. Faith Whittlesey, “There are autographed books she always had a lot things she legislator and is now the chair who also served that people sent to her that are on was working on. She had a lot of Faith Whittlesey Emeritus of the American Swiss as director of sale,” he said. “A lot of (people she possessions.” Foundation. the office of knows) became authors and sent her Almost out of being reasonable, “I still moderate conferences public liaison a copy. They were from people she Whittlesey decided the best thing to and I’m writing two books,” she for President knew or helped or had an effect on do was to sell it. said adding she’s also organizing Ronald Reagan. their careers. It’ll be an interesting “I didn’t know what else to do,” her materials which are at Boston She was the sale.” she said. “There’s a mostly empty University. highest ranking Also on the block will be fine art, house down here … a six-bedroom “There’s a lot of material to orga- female in that vintage and modern furniture, a few house.” nize,” she said. administration. mementos of her political career She said she has downsized a Faith now lives and ambassador appointments, fine bit and lives on what she said is in Delray Beach glassware and books. a cottage near the beach. That and the Lake It ranges from the interesting to doesn’t mean, however, at 75 she’s Wales house had some ordinary materials. For exam- slowing down. Whittlesey was the for reading the become a place ple, one item for sale are different Ambassador to Switzerland from Phil Riner Heartland Newspapers to “vacation.” So crystal items to a Maytag Centennial 1981-1983, a two-time Pennsylvania I A Community Bank You Can Depend On! Anita Stasiak, VP/Branch Manager Over 30 years in Banking Dale Dreyer, Community President Central/West Polk Over 20 years in Banking Douglas E. 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Topics run the gamut from the Seminole Indian Elected to the U.S. Senate in 1946, he drafted the It was Senator Holland whose tenacity finally wars to Major League Baseball teams and farm clubs poll tax amendment, and spent more than half of his resulted in passage of the amendment by Congress. that have trained in Polk to the role of women in the 24-plus years in Congress working for its passage. It And while the purpose was to eliminate the poll Civil War. was not an easy task. tax, it was carefully worded to defeat any attempts to This month’s program on U.S. Sen. Spessard L. It was an unlikely cause for a senator from the circumvent the amendment by imposition of other Holland of Bartow, author of the 24th Amendment South to embrace; that Spessard Holland took this taxes with different names but the same intent. to the United States Constitution, was given by local “road less traveled” came as no surprise to those who To put things in historic perspective, only historian Lloyd Harris. The depth of his presentation knew him best. 27 amendments have been ratified since the brought to light facts that go beyond the simple Popularly referred to as a tax to prevent blacks Constitution was written in 1787. Of these, the first fact that Spessard Holland was father of the poll tax from voting, the poll tax had a similar effect on poor 10 — the Bill of Rights — were not changes to the amendment. citizens of all races, as well as folks like farmers whose document, but a listing of fundamental rights of Ratified on Jan. 23, 1964, just 17 months after it livelihood often was sustained more by bartering for American citizenship. was submitted to the states by Congress, the 24th goods and services than by payment in cash. Of the 17 amendments that made substantive Amendment eliminated payment of poll taxes as a Conversely, payment of poll taxes for groups of changes, two — prohibition of alcoholic beverages prerequisite for voting in federal elections. Popularly non-voters by wealthy citizens offered an effective and repeal of prohibition — canceled each other out. known as the Poll Tax Amendment, it also was called way of buying bloc votes of poor citizens. That leaves 15 amendments in 227 years that actually the Holland Amendment. In some states, would-be voters had to pay cumu- changed the fabric of American government. Spessard Holland first was elected to public office lative taxes from previous years in order to gain the One of those 15 was the product of a native and in 1920 as a Polk County judge, later was elected right to vote. lifelong resident of Bartow. It is an important part of to the Florida Senate, then was elected Florida’s Skeptics have said, correctly, that by the time of our community’s proud heritage. Commotion WE% C-OINC f o WYou over common to STcNEAT core is complex Common Core politics indeed make strange bedfellows. Some of the most conservative tea party members are on Paula Dockery the same side of the issue as some of the most liberal voters, although not rPoliticaloom really for the same reasons. Ponderings To put it simply, the Common Core movement is an attempt to implement a common set of educational standards Paula Dockerycan be contacted at in all 50 states so that all students are [email protected] working toward the same educational goals and measured by the same the Republican-dominated Florida assessments. Legislature. Many on the right view this as federal Interestingly, it wasn’t the federal gov- student, teacher and school outcomes the federal bureaucrats who have overreach and have been vocal in their ernment that initiated the development on a test that hasn’t been fully devel- been pushing for this “nationalized” opposition, even asking Gov. Rick Scott of these standards. It was a bipartisan oped nor tested. Opponents on both approach. Rather, it’s the educational to stop Common Core in Florida. To group of governors that came up with sides of the political spectrum have elite — those who start think tanks and date, some 45 states have adopted the the idea and developed the standards correctly called for a cautionary timeout foundations to promote school choice. Common Core state standards, but two and assessments. It was not mandatory; on testing until the test can be evaluat- The “paid to advocate” crowd that states have repealed their laws this year states could choose not to participate. ed and validated. pushes the idea of parental choice as — Oklahoma and Indiana — because of Many Democrats, including their With little movement at the state it pertains to vouchers and charter public pressure. gubernatorial nominee, Charlie Crist, level other than pacifying platitudes, schools is also the crowd pushing for Florida approved the benchmarks support a common set of education concerned parents have taken to the more and more standardized testing in 2010 with little dissent, but public goals with other states. school boards to voice their frustration in public schools. Their advocacy for opposition is getting louder. The real sticking point for many and demands regarding the continuous their “parents know best what’s right for Complicating matters for Scott is the Democrats, educational professionals expansion of testing over teaching. their children” mantra applies to school fact that Jeb Bush is a vocal supporter and concerned parents comes on the For example, the Lee County School choice, but is fiercely challenged when of Common Core and of rigorous assessment side. Assessment is edu- Board voted to opt out of state stan- it comes to standardized testing. standardized testing in general. Scott’s cational-speak for testing. And Florida dardized testing after listening to If the Legislature doesn’t have the response to the public outcry was to already relies too heavily on standard- passionate testimony from parents. backbone to address the madness of make some changes to the standards ized testing. Immediately following the historic too much high-stakes testing, it should and rebrand the “new” product as They believe testing serves a purpose vote, political pressure was put on the allow local school boards to make the the Florida Standards. Opponents of in assessing where a student’s gains board to reverse its 3-2 decision. After decision without bullying them or Common Core were neither fooled nor in learning are, but also believe that rescinding the vote days later, the other threatening their resources. impressed. Jeb Bush, on the other hand, testing has become too high-stakes. school boards that were considering the Here’s another idea: Allow parents to was fine with the changes, as he recog- Too much is riding on the outcome of a same move seem to have lost their zest opt their children out. After all, parents nized that the commitment to Common test — school grades, teacher pay and to fight. So much for local control. know best. Core essentially remained intact. promotion, and graduation, to name a It was not the federal government Paula Dockery served in the Florida Moderate Republicans support the few. that bullied the school boards; it was Legislature for 16 years as a Lakeland standards, as do the vast majority in It’s reckless at best to continue to base the state of Florida. And it was not Republican. We welcome your letters Letters are welcome on virtually any subject, but we do have some rules. Please keep them to less than 250 words. Letters will be edited to length as well as grammar and spelling. All letters must be signed with full name — not initials. An address and telephone number must be included. The phone number and address are not for publication, but must be provided. The Letters to the Editor section is designed as a public forum for community discourse and the opinions and statements made in letters are solely those of the individual writers. Readers in the Bartow area can send letters and column submissions to [email protected] or mail them to 190 S. Florida Ave., Bartow, FL 33830. September 27, 2014 The Polk County Democrat Page 5 Spare the rod and spoil the child I see that a National Football player day or so. parents did for me. is on the hot seat for “spanking” his Parents need the freedom to teach The few times that this happened at child. Now, should this turn out to be Mike Brennan and discipline their children. Again home along with a few times in school a “beating” then in advance I’ll retreat I’m not talking about a beating. I had a (which my parents never heard about), from what I’m about to convey as no It’s my Opinion friend in Miami that showed me many did not in fact hurt my “self-esteem,” child should suffer a beating. and I respect that huge welts on his back from a beating or cause me to be a little crazy or cause However, from what has been report- by his father with a belt. This is totally me to be a child abuser. It was simply ed, this incident was a spanking with a wrong. a cause and effect thingy. I don’t really switch. Come on people, lighten up. If I remember when I was raising my know what caused my craziness, but it you were born around my time (1950) son and daughter. My son would happi- wasn’t a switch or paddle at school. you not only got “switched” from time ly take a spanking; it was a few hours in Doctor Spock, you did a lot of harm to time, but you also went outside and bringing in a “twig.”) his room that worked for him. So he got with your rosy red glasses and non- brought in that switch. By the way, if it Generally speaking, whatever I did the time in his room. My daughter, just sense. All of the above it of course, my wasn’t of proper size, then mom would to “earn” this punishment I didn’t do the opposite, so no time in her room for opinion, which I respect. go out and get her own (this was not again. And yes, it would sometimes her. I did what was necessary to correct Mike Brennan is a business instructor good; as I learned the one time I tried leave a little welt which went away in a improper behavior as my very loving at Bartow High School Want a coffee with that book? Our new coffee cart had its first week Cornucopia display in the gallery. members will be out there throughout in the lobby. I was surprised by the Through the months of October and the weekend. We would love to see number of people who didn’t know we Ashley Elliott November, the gallery will feature their some of our patron’s faces. The festival had changed our policy to allow drinks art display. At 1 p.m. next Saturday will features live storytelling, food, crafters with lids in the library. It got me won- At the Library be a critique of the judging that will and even a Cracker whip contest. dering what other things our patrons take place in the morning. If you are On top of that fun, Friday night we don’t know we offer. From now on, from interested to hear what the judges have will host Ghost Stories at the library. time to time, I plan to share with you to say, please feel free to join. We will From 7-9 p.m. come hear ghostly tales something you may or may not know also have a public reception to celebrate to get you in the Halloween spirit. that we do here. Yes, we do allow drinks the talent of the display from 5-7 p.m. And for the Florida fiction fans, those in our library. For some that may sound Oct. 24. Come out and support our local who enjoy reading some of the more horrifying. Yes, I know. It was to us at the next time you come in and feel like artists and their wonderful works of art. twisted tales that involve the Sunshine first. Books and drinks generally don’t bringing a bottle of water to combat The 26th Annual Cracker Storytelling State, we’ve got author Tim Dorsey mix. Add computers to that equation the wicked heat, please feel free … Or Festival will be in Homeland Heritage (Serge A. Storms series) visiting Bartow and it could be a recipe for disaster. perhaps I could interest you in a cup of Park on Friday, Oct. 10 and Saturday, Library at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 I’m happy to report that after a year of coffee to carry with you indoors. Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Every year to talk about Serge, Florida’s unique having drinks allowed in the library, The Bartow Art Guild is here this our library is a big supporter of this history, and the off-kilter stories that we have had only minimal spills. So weekend receiving art for their yearly event. Myself and a couple other staff make Florida a crazy place to live. Ross wins award from Farm Bureau U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross, R-Lakeland, and Florida agriculture to continue to Federation’s Board of Directors. Senior Deputy Majority Whip, was flourish. I will continue to fight to make Ross has led the fight for Florida recognized with the ‘Friend of Farm sure all resources are being effectively agriculture. In addition to helping pass Bureau’ award for the 113th Congress. allocated to farmers,” Ross said in a the Farm Bill in January which includ- This award is only presented to press release. ed $125 million to fight the deadly Members of Congress who are receptive “(Ross) has demonstrated a commit- citrus greasing disease and provided to the needs of farmers in their state by ment to federal policies that enhance certainty to farmers, ranchers, and sponsoring, co-sponsoring, and voting our state’s economy, conserve our growers across Central Florida and the for legislation that will address high resources and strengthen our rural Tampa Bay Region, he also asked the priority agricultural issues. communities,” said John Hoblick, presi- U.S. Department of Agriculture to take “Our state has a thriving agricultural Dennis Ross dent of Florida Farm Bureau Federation. immediate action to help keep diseased sector and the health of Florida’s econ- supply about 56 percent of the orange Ross was nominated by the Florida Florida citrus groves productive by omy relies heavily on the farming and juice consumed in the United States. 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Wear shoes, socks, long pants and Virus. five people who are infected will develop Drain water from garbage cans, house long-sleeves. This disease is spread by bites from a fever with other symptoms such as gutters, buckets, pool covers, coolers, Apply mosquito repellent to bare infected mosquitoes. The female Lake headache, body aches, joint pains, toys, flower pots or any other contain- skin and clothing. Always use repellents Wales resident is resting and doing well, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash. People ers where sprinkler or rain water has according to the label. Repellents with the health department announced. typically develop symptoms between collected. DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus Residents are advised to avoid mosquito three and 14 days after they are bitten by Discard old tires, drums, bottles, cans, and IR3535 are effective. bites by taking the necessary precau- the infected mosquito. Most people with pots and pans, broken appliances and The health department advises to tions. This is the seventh confirmed case this infection recover completely, but other items that aren’t being used. keep mosquitoes out of your house. in the state this year. fatigue and weakness can last for weeks Empty and clean birdbaths and pet’s Repair broken screens on windows, “Avoiding mosquito bites is the key to or months. water bowls at least once or twice a doors, porches, and patios. preventing infection with West Nile Virus There is no specific treatment for week. For information visit www.florida and other mosquito-borne diseases,” West Nile Virus. 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Street under pressure, closed to traffic The a portion of the street that runs corrugated steel culvert beneath Manor and it may have just met its limits.” and parents are at the school and there in front of Stephens Elementary School Drive that is about 18 to 20 feet wide He added that because this culvert didn’t seem to be any large problems. is closed to traffic as part of the culvert and 26 to 30 feet long. It is made of has problems, it doesn’t mean the “We also coordinated with (school crossing has formed cracks and is elliptical sections that are bolted dozens of other bridges in this area are transportation director) Greg Bondurant indented. together edge-to-edge over its length, suffering as well. Tuesday morning. There are about four How long the street will be closed is the city reported. Fasteners used to join “There’s a little difference in each one or five buses that go to that school and yet to be determined but in the mean- the upper portions of two sections have and each one has its own uniqueness.” we designed a bus route.” time the school and police department failed and are now separated by 8 to 10 On Tuesday when the road was closed Hall said the problems aren’t any- have worked out a way to deal with the inches due to the weight of the street the Bartow Police Department got with where near as large as when Wabash closing and people who live in the area bed, asphalt and vehicle traffic, a press the school to work out a transportation Avenue was closed down, but there is don’t seem to be put off too much as release from the city reported. A private plan with it that would cause the least still a concern about Maple Avenue. there are other ways out the neighbor- company is going to come to evaluate problems. “That is considered to be a major hood, one resident of Shady Lane said the situation to determine how serious “We talked to the school and the par- thoroughfare in and out Bartow,” Wednesday. it is. ents who drop off and pick up their kids he said. “Many people use Lyle Park The Bear Creek culvert (which is a “It’s hard to say,” said Interim Public on the day it closed,” said Police Chief coming from the north. We have to give short bridge) crossing the 1000 block Works Director Russ Martin. “Everything Joe Hall. “There is plenty of room there.” (people) a heads up.” of Manor Drive between Shady Lane requires maintenance and has a certain He said the police department moni- and Bear Creek drive has an elliptical longevity. 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The crack is one of a handful that The Polk County Democrat, go from one end of the street to the other on this culvert between Bear Creek Drive and Shady The Fort Meade Leader and The Polk Sun Lane. 3078600 September 27, 2014 The Polk County Democrat Page 7 Signs of hope in fight against citrus greening ‘There are growers who are bullish on the industry’ By CHRIS ADAMS year when Congress passed the farm Mcclatchy Washington Bureau bill, the research funds are set to begin going out the door. WASHINGTON — The federal gov- The grants will be used to research ernment is ramping up its spending the disease and help growers cope to combat citrus greening, a growing with it. According to the USDA, $25 scourge in farm regions in Florida and million in mandatory funds will be elsewhere, even as growers see some available in each of the next five fiscal signs for optimism. years. Last week, the U.S. Department of The first awards are expected to go Agriculture announced an expanded out in November. program for citrus growers in Florida, A separate pot of money, with $6.5 one that provides government pay- million, is funding projects that can, ments to help remove and replace among other things, “more quickly dying trees. Federal officials think provide practical tools for citrus it could help up to 5,000 growers in growers to use,” the USDA said. Florida. All told, the types of project the While other at-risk states such as USDA is funding range from field Texas and California weren’t included, testing antimicrobials to developing PHOTO BY K.M. THORNTON SR. they eventually might be. demonstration groves to training Expensive sprayings have resulted from the greening crisis, which cuts into the money available “I think this will make the Florida dogs to detect the disease. Additional to do new tree plantings. citrus growers very happy,” said Mary projects will be announced this fall. Palm, a USDA official who leads a Meadows, the Florida citrus official, the Asian citrus psyllid, the bug that treatment is extremely high. multiagency group designed to com- said the disease is endemic in his carries the greening bacterium, and (Information from Sun Coast Media bat the disease. state and has caused damage in all so the likelihood of reinfection after was also used in this report.) Florida growers, in fact, were happy 32 citrus-growing counties. There are with the announcement, with a top scores of projects already in the works official calling it “really good news” worldwide to combat it, and the indus- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS that should help growers replant their try is attacking the issue “from every BEFORE THE CITY OF damaged citrus. It also comes during a angle we possibly can,” he said. year in which the federal government Among the promising possibilities is FORT MEADE PLANNING & ZONING BOARD has committed substantial resources heat treatment, in which trees are tent- AND THE CITY COMMISSION to combating the disease, and grow- ed and then heat or steam is applied ers are beginning to see some early to help control the disease. While not TO AMEND THE CITY OF FORT MEADE signs it might be possible to slow the a new method, there are new ways in UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT disease’s rapid progression. which it is being applied to treat citrus CODE, ORDINANCE NO. 97-2 AS AMENDED. “There are new plantings and greening. Those methods, Meadows replantings out there,” said Andrew said, have shown some promise. Meadows, a spokesman for Florida A group of University of Florida Notice is hereby given that the Planning & Zoning Board of the City of Fort Meade, Florida Citrus Mutual, an industry association researchers are using steam in an will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 13, 2014 at 5:30 p.m., in the City Commission based in Lakeland. “There is some attempt to kill a deadly citrus disease Chambers, City Hall, 8 West Broadway, Fort Meade, Florida, for the purpose of forwarding optimism. There’s been a lot of doom that’s ravaging the state’s groves. their recommendation to the City Commission for a proposed amendment to Ordinance No. and gloom, and this is the biggest Researchers at the Institute of Food 97-2, the City of Fort Meade Unified Land Development Code for text amendments. obstacle our industry faces. But there and Agricultural Sciences said last are growers who are bullish on the Thursday they’ve tented and then Members of the Planning Commission will be present to receive public input and comments industry and are replanting.” enveloped trees in 136-degree steam and to make recommendations to the City Commission for amending said Ordinances. Citrus greening is also known as for about 30 seconds in an attempt to Huanglongbing. It first appeared kill citrus greening bacteria. Anyone wishing to offer input pro or con in regard to the above request may be heard at this in Asia during the late 1800s. It has The steam heat kills the bacteria, time. decimated citrus crops in Asia, Africa, and while it doesn’t cure the tree en- the Arabian Peninsula and Brazil. tirely from the disease, it does extend Interested parties may examine the documents at the office of the City Planner at City Hall, 8 The insect that spreads the disease the tree’s lifespan, allowing a grower to West Broadway, Fort Meade, Florida, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays. — the pinhead-sized Asian citrus harvest more fruit. psyllid — was first seen in Florida in “We have heat-treated about 800 Notice is hereby given that the City Commission of the City of Fort Meade, Florida will hold 1998. The disease itself appeared in trees, so far, and we are monitoring public hearings on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 and November 11, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., respec- Florida in 2005 and rapidly spread to and collecting data from those trees to tively, in the Commission Chambers, City Hall, in said City, for the purpose of adopting a all 32 citrus-growing counties. evaluate the effectiveness of our ap- new Ordinance as follows: The disease has been on the march. proach,” said researcher Reza Ehsani, In California — another huge pro- who presented his findings Friday Amend Ordinance No. 97-2, by amending the City of Fort Meade Unified Land Development ducer of citrus crops — growers are at the International Citrus Beverage Code by adopting text amendments. on edge, as the insect and the disease Conference in Clearwater. have appeared in the state but not He pointed out that steam treatment yet caused widespread problems. In is not a cure because it cannot reach The proposed Ordinance is entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT MEADE, Texas just this week, state agriculture the trees’ root systems. FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 97-2, THE UNIFIED LAND DEVELOP- officials added two Houston-area “We are hoping by buying time we MENT CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT MEADE, FLORIDA, BY ADOPTING CHANGES counties to the state’s citrus greening can keep the industry in production IN THE UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CITY; INCLUDING THE quarantine map, which also includes until a more permanent cure is AMENDMENTS THEREIN; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR A counties in the state’s southernmost found,” Ehsani said. COPY TO BE KEPT ON FILE, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HERE- tip. The state said the quarantine is While results are still being tallied, WITH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. designed to restrict the movement of they found that steaming worked best potentially infected plant material and because it is fastest, made the most Any interested parties may inspect the proposed Ordinances at the Office of the Deputy City slow the spread of the disease. noticeable difference and weather Clerk in City Hall of the City of Fort Meade, Florida, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays. Florida remains ground zero in the variability had no noticeable effect. fight. The citrus industry there con- “Growers are already tenting indi- At said hearing any person, his/her agent or attorney, may appear and be heard. If a person tributes $9 billion a year to the econ- vidual trees and using heat from the decides to appeal any decision made by the Planning & Zoning Board or the City Commis- omy and supports about 76,000 jobs, sun to reduce the greening bacteri- sion with respect to any matter considered at such hearing, he/she will need a report of the the U.S. Agriculture Department said. um in the tree canopy,” said Jackie proceedings, that, for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the After first appearing, the disease Burns, director of the UF/IFAS Citrus proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the ap- took several years to really take hold in Research and Education Center in peal is based (F.S. §286.105). the state. Now, though, the damage — Lake Alfred. ”But this takes days to reduced yields, lower-quality fruit — is achieve the correct temperature and In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and F.S. §286.26, persons with dis- apparent. killing time. Dr. Ehsani and his col- abilities needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding should contact For the growers, the recent federal leagues have worked out these details the City Clerk prior to the proceedings at (863) 285-1100, x-233 for assistance; if hearing infusion of funds includes short-term and are automating the process. We impaired, telephone the Florida Relay Service numbers (800) 955-8771 (TDD) OR (800) assistance for damaged trees and need a tool to treat thousands of trees 955-8770 (voice) for assistance. long-term backing for the research quickly in a commercial setting.” that might ultimately help eliminate There are some drawbacks. Heat- Deputy City Clerk’s Office the disease. treated trees usually drop their old Dated in Fort Meade, Polk County, Florida, 3090611 The long-term funding may take leaves and a significant number years to bear fruit, but it will be sub- of new shoots develop on the tree. this 17th day of September, 2014 stantial. First announced earlier this Those tender new leaves then attract Page 8 The Polk County Democrat September 27, 2014 digital world,” he says. after its founder. Harris said she believed TRAVISS Traviss, like its sister school, Ridge the school had made remarkable progress Career Center east of Winter Haven, even during her tenure in the 1980s and early FROM PAGE 1 has child care available for young parents 90s, but had moved by leaps and bounds who want to continue their education but to keep up with technology and career According to today’s director, Wayne have small children. choice changes. Dickens, the career center on Winter “We provide child care free for students “They’ve done a remarkable job Lake Road north of Bartow, about 3,000 so they can get their GED or pursue a keeping up with the needs of the market- students, both teens and adults, work career path and know their children are place,” she said. “It’s been a pleasure to be their way through the center and into the taken care of while they are in class,” he associated with it all these years.” job market, armed with certificates that said. Also on hand was math teacher Suzan suit them for immediate employment in a For high schoolers, Traviss programs are Harrell who has spent the past 27 years wide variety of fields. PHOTO BY AL PALMER free, but adults must pay $2.88 per credit teaching math to Traviss students. From auto mechanics, health services hour for courses that will enable them to “It’s been amazing to see just how math and cosmetology, to name just three, the Traviss Career Center Director Wayne Dickens talks about the school’s 50 year history with get a job in their chosen field. He added has changed here,” she said. “We’ve gone school has been providing students with teacher Hilda Ringley and Dickens’ daughter high school students must however pay a from teaching just basic math skills to the tools they need to enter the work Crystal Martin Thornton, a Lakeland attorney. lab fee to cover the cost of their supplies teaching some students in various pro- force, he says. in a given field. grams algebra, geometry and introductory The career center has about 450 stu- LPNs and a host of other career tracks. While Traviss is nearing capacity, calculus.” dents on campus each day with another Dickens says the health services, according to the director, it continues to She added that these days her students 50 in night classes. cosmetology and digital technology are grow and isn’t resting on its 50-year-old participate in projects that would have Some students are still in high school the most popular courses open to both laurels. been unheard of when she started in 1987. and can not only learn a trade at the teens and adults. “We have a waiting list “We started small with just a few “It’s great to see how far we, our center, but also complete needed classes for those programs,” he said. agricultural and mechanical courses,” he students and this school have come,” she to get their high school diploma. Traviss’ motto “a career in a year” proves explained, “And we are continuing to grow said. “And how flexible our curriculum has “We offer some basic classes for to be true in many cases, Dickens adds. and offer more programs.” become to be tailored to each individual students who just need a few to earn their With enrollment at both a high school and Dickens explained that each study area program.” high school degree,” Dickens explained at the center, within 12 months, students has an advisory committee that research- The school is planning an open house the Thursday reception/open house. can have certifications they can take to an es what the job market needs and sets out for those who may be interested in reg- “Add that to their career classes and employer that says they are ready to go to to design programs to fill those needs. istering for classes that begin in January, many of our students wind up full time work. Presently, Traviss is home to three acad- Dickens said. That will be held from 8 a.m. here with the rest taking their academic Dickens says the biggest changes emies in the Polk County School System, until 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30. courses at their home high school and the Polk County school has undergone one in health sciences, one in energy The school also offers online remedial finishing out their day here in their career over the last half-century are those in related fields in partnership with Lakeland basic education courses and GED test classes,” he said. technology. Electric and one in digital design. preparation classes. Traviss has a teaching staff of 70 instruc- “We have the latest in digital technology Also on hand for the celebration was For information on Traviss and its tors who teach cosmetology, optician’s equipment and our instructors are on the former school director Thelia Harris who programs, contact the school at 863-499- assistants, certified nursing assistants, cutting edge of what’s happening in the spearheaded the drive to name the school 2700 or go online at www.traviss.edu. Brooks wanted a urine sample but the that dog. two scoops of food each day from her. dog could not produce any — which the “I did the bare minimum to get Animal In addition, she said the dogs are now DOGS veterinarian said was not that unusual as Control off my back is what he told me,” on leads. Still, she wished more could, FROM PAGE 1 dogs may often urinate before being seen said Brooks of the dog’s owner. should, be done, not just for those two — so he gave the owner a tube and bag to While it may not be likely the owner dogs, but for the many she sees that are had the eye infection when she first got collect the urine and bring it back. will return with the dog, Hyde has once in similar situations. the dog.” Hyde said the lady had been The dog’s owner has never returned more begun feeding and providing “There’s a responsibility when you have considering giving the dog to someone with either the sample, the dog he water for both dogs. The dogs each get a pet,” said Hyde. else and then agreed to let Hyde find a brought in, or the other dog, which was new home for the dog. That dog now has not brought in. Brooks said that is not a new home and its eye infection has surprising. been taken care of. “Most times I don’t see them again,” he But there are two dogs in particular said. It is a rarity when he does. However, that have Hyde concerned. The dogs, a Brooks said he does follow up, calling brother and sister from the same litter, the owners and reminding them they have been in poor health for some time. have certain obligations. Those phone The female was a fawn color and the calls often are never returned, which male mostly black was the case in this situation. (An effort “I saw the puppies when he first got to reach the owner of the dogs to get his Your them. He was so proud,” said Hyde. At comments were not successful, which is the time she urged the owner to take the why The Polk County Democrat will not TI puppies to a veterinarian, to be checked identify him.) for worms and to get necessary immu- Brooks said the dog that he saw was nizations. She also bought non-flippable not abused as it was neglected. He added world. water dishes and food for a short while. he felt the county and the city should do “Then I decided to let him care for his more to protect dogs. dogs himself.” “We don’t have any ordinance in teth- As time passed, Hyde noticed the ering dogs,” he said as one example and Alive with sound. condition of the dogs was worsening. then provided another. “Polk County has Imagine your life with a clearer, closer connection to the They were always living in a wooden box no ordinance, per se, unless a dog does that had slats on the floor, similar to those not have access to water and shade.” people and experiences you love. Ridge Audiology and Winter on a pallet. It is not just the city and county, said Haven Audiology can help you get there with a custom-fit “I could see them from the street,” she Trish Pfeiffer. The city commissioner is a hearing solution created to suit your individual needs. said. Of the two, which were both mal- long-known animal activist. nourished, the female was literally skin “The laws in the state of Florida are and bones. “The black dog, the male, is atrocious,” said Pfeiffer. As for locally, the alpha and he wouldn’t let her eat.” the fact the dogs were living in a box was Our complete approach to better hearing Finally, Hyde decided that Animal totally permissible. “It is legal to live in a • Comprehensive testing Customized technology Control needed to step in and she box. All they have to do is be able to turn · • Certified providers Complimentary follow-up care contacted them. She said it was not around.” · the first time she has contacted Animal She added that it appeared to her that Courtesy cleanings • Complimentary fine-tunings • Free educational materials Control about dogs in the neighborhoods the female dog might have a spinal con------of her routes that she has reported being dition and Pfeiffer wondered aloud that I ------1 I neglected and/or abused. if so whether it was the result of living in 1 I Animal Control came out to the resi- the box. In another instance, Pfeiffer told 1 I 1 Free Dry & Store dence, told the owner he needed to bring of a situation in which Hyde had provid- I I I with the purchase of an AGX5, 7, or 9 hearing system. I the dogs in to a veterinarian, as well as get ed another dog owner a dog shelter, but I I 1 1 them licensed, which the owner did, but that the lady who owns that dog has yet 1 Limited-time offer. 1 only partially. to even bring the shelter close enough to a _J “The owner brought one of the dogs the dog so it can get in. in,” said Dr. Timothy Brooks, who treated The maltreatment of dogs in Bartow, the dog. “On a scale of one to five, this said Pfeiffer, is unacceptable. Call us to book your appointment! dog was a two.” Brooks said the dog was “I want Bartow to be pet-friendly, thin due to a lack of nourishment. There where owners respect their animals,” she Ridge Winter Haven , also were other problems, such as healing said. That means dogs not allowed to go abrasions, probably the result from an en- hungry or be abandoned or neglected. Audiology - Audiology closure. “The dog also had hookworms.” As for the dog that was brought in, 704 SR 60 E | Lake Wales 510 1st St S | Winter Haven Brooks recommended blood work be Brooks said the owner told him the dog A1 done, as the protein level in the dog was had been losing weight the past two to 863.594.1742 863.594.1977 Dr. Kevin Barlow low. The low protein level, he said, might three months. Had it not been for the be the result of an inflammatory bowel intervention of others, Brooks harbored WinterHavenAudiology.com Audi Certified " disease, or liver or kidney condition. little doubt he ever would have seen 3078613 September 27, 2014 The Polk County Democrat Page 9 HUNGER FROM PAGE 1 the panelists to provide their background and credentials to the well-attended forum. Several terms were often used, pri- marily food hardship and food insecurity. “Hunger is a consequence of food inse- curity,” said Long. She added that the lack of a sustained, adequate supply of food takes its toll on people’s health, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. Throughout the 90 minute forum, statistics were often cited. In many of PHOTOS BY STEVE STEINER them, Polk County outpaced the rest of the state, which was not a good indicator. The Alice O’Reilly, President of VISTE (Volunteers statistics covered both youth and senior in Service to the Elderly) recounts what it was like for her during her first days with the orga- citizens, the two demographics deemed to nization and the inadequecies she discovered be at greatest risk. A number of PowerPoint projections punctuated information panelists at the LEAD on Hunger in trying to meet the health and nutrition In Florida, Polk County has one of the forum presented in a public discussion about hunger and food access issues facing Polk County. needs of her clientele. highest — if not the highest — rates of providing free or reduced meals to its their money,” said O’Reilly. Market (which includes a supermarket) insecurity has an impact not just to the students. With it often is the stigma that is As she continued about the people at another location in Fort Meade. That individual, was the message Dr. Ulysses attached having to rely upon those types VISTE serves, she brought up other details. location would be free. He said he was told Choe conveyed. of meals. Through a Community Eligibility Many of them are female, in their mid- not likely, because the majority of people “Poverty, education and health can program, said Erhart, the stigma is relieved 80s and live alone. In addition, there are who shop at the Family Dollar walk to the have a huge impact on a community,” because once an area is identified as being great-grandparents who are raising their store. he said. A number of conditions can eligible, all the students are given free grandchildren and great-grandchildren In another anecdote, DeGennaro related be a drain on the community. For the meals. because the parents are missing or incar- how on a trip to Clearwater it seemed individual, poor health can often mean Other programs include serving meals cerated. Of the latter, many hide the fact there was a Publix every two blocks. loss of work and wages, through such in the classrooms. At first it was feared it they are raising the children because they “It kills me we can’t get a Publix in diseases as diabetes and heart disease. would interrupt classroom teaching. It has are fearful the children will be removed. Fort Meade,” he said. That was further However, the most immediate con- had the opposite effect and has reduced On top of that, there has been a shift exasperated because Polk County is the cern was obesity and overweight. the need for teachers who recognized in how food and meals are dispensed. Of corporate headquarters of Publix. “Folks “Obesity and overweight is an issue some students were being disruptive the nearly 1500 clients, 800 now have food in Fort Meade are determined to have in Polk County,” he said. The statistics because they might be hungry, to urge delivered versus 725 who pick up the food. a supermarket. Whoever comes to Fort of school children suffering from either said students to go to the cafeteria and see DeGennaro quoted Polk State College Meade will be rewarded.” outpace state data. In grade school if there were any remaining free meals. President Eileen Holden, who once told Another challenge, according to children, the rate in Polk County is Another program distributes meals to an assembly “The elephant in the room Fung, was the role of the community 18 percent versus 15 percent. At the children on school grounds before the is poverty.” He focused his comments on in bringing about food security in Polk high school level it is 14 percent versus start of school. “Food Deserts, communities in which County. 11 percent. Of the two demographics, it was pro- no supermarkets existed. People in these “It’s not about getting the food, it’s He closed calling for proper nutrition. jected that the senior population would communities thus have limited or no about getting healthy food,” said Fung. It provides optimal growth in children soon be higher than the youth population access to healthy food, thus have to rely But it also was more than that. “It’s one and adults, as well as improves mood. in Polk. upon highly processed food from conve- thing to get healthy food, it’s another to Proper nutrition also plays a role in “As we age and move forward, there nience stores. get young people to eat it.” reducing absenteeism, aggressiveness are going to be more elderly people than He cited Fort Meade as a food desert From the medical standpoint, food and poor social skills. children in Polk County,” said O’Reilly. community. Its residents have to travel O’Reilly stated that when she first began to either Bartow or Wauchula in order to with VISTE, the average age of its clientele shop at a supermarket. That’s because the was 60 and the major issue was transpor- supermarket chains won’t open a store tation. Thirty years later, the average age is in Fort Meade because the “traffic” is not 70. VISTE has also gone from 32 clients to there. nearly 1500 who receive a month’s worth As a further example, DeGennaro told j of food. That has an impact, she said. “You an anecdote in which he asked a Family know they will be able to pay that utility Dollar employee at the Fort Meade store if AH URT/ J bill or co-pay, because we’re extending it would consider opening a Family Dollar ASS IS TED L1N"I\G RESIDENCE GRACIOUS SENIOR school and the proposal was for a middle school. IVING IN ENTRAL SCHOOL Board attorney Wes Bridges said he L C FROM PAGE 1 was “heartbroken about this,” since he knew the principal of the elementary FLORIDA of Schools Kathryn LeRoy said the school Ralph Frier and “admires his Bartow senior living is at proposal’s staffing plan didn’t align with work.” the needs of a high school that seemed Ridgeview proponents said after its best at Savannah Court to offering career academies which Tuesday’s meeting they planned to and hospitality is the primary already are available at most of the appeal the decision since the middle county’s middle and high schools. She school would essentially replicate the focus. Our senior assisted also said the $8,000 allocated for staff successful operations of the elementary living community is -,tip development wasn’t enough. school. The committee passed on its , - - ; T “The staffing in this one is an issue review since the proposal was for a fifth licensed for only 36 and there’s a real disconnect,” she to eighth grade middle school and the residents and is full of explained. existing school was for lower grades. At the proposed Poinciana school, The school board successfully won an vibrant activity while a kindergarten through eighth grade earlier appeal on virtually the same school, according to the proposal, the basis. offering a warm and concentration was to be on science, Lastly, according to Mace, the Winter comfortable feel throughout. technology, engineering, arts and math. Haven Montessori plan targeting Mace said the curriculum didn’t match exceptional students and students just • Day Service & Respite Available the narrative. learning English, didn’t clearly outline “It’s obvious that these people are • Restaurant Style Dining a student progression plan and the c R yr passionate about these children,” she budget wasn’t balanced. It also showed, • Personalized Service Plans f explained. “But the curriculum and according to Mace, preferential enroll- staffing just doesn’t match what they ment including children of teachers, • Excellent Apartment Choices are touting.” administrators and community Mace also said the proposal backers. • Housekeeping & Laundry Services consistently referred to Florida “While all that is concerning, • Scheduled Transportation Comprehensive Assessment Tests the bottom line is that they would which have been phased out, replaced loose $200,000 in the first year,” she • 24-Hour Caring Associates by the new Florida Standards. explained. Ridgeview Middle Academy’s propos- “People need to know that we are • Access to 24-Hour Staff al, bypassed by the review committee, charter friendly,” said Board Member claimed to replicate the concepts Lori Cunningham, “But we have to look 290 Idlewood Avenue • Bartow, Florida 33830 , already in place at Ridgeview Global after our children and don’t want them Y 1 Studies Academy, a high-performing going to a school that is going to fold.” A Signature charter school, but the committee Each of the applicants can appeal the 863.519.3398 Community of questioned it, claiming that the Global expected board action with the state www.savannahcourtbartow.com Assisted Living Facility License No. 9888 Studies Academy was an elementary Department of Education. 3078607 Page 10 The Polk County Democrat September 27, 2014 Back to the ’50s Sock Hop to help anti-bullying drive Jaylen’s Challenge – Bullying No their lead singer and performs along are also available. Way! is set at the Lake Mirror Center, with current members consisting Jaylen Arnold has suffered from 121 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland, at 6 p.m. of Charlie Cintron, Billy Rodriguez, Tourette’s Syndrome since he was 2. Friday, Oct. 3. Claire Bruscino and Jim Helwig. They He is now 8. “I am what some might There will be hula hoop and jitter- are based in central Florida and have call an alphabet kid. See look, here bug contests with prizes awarded. a large following. are all the letters behind my name: There will also be prizes for the best The silent auction has hundreds Jaylen Arnold, TS, OCD, ASP God ‘50s outfits. of dollars of merchandise and gift created me differently-abled,” he Comfort food will be served and certificates on it including an all-ex- wrote. donated by very generous businesses pense paid trip to (excluding airfare) “Mom says I’m kind and loving. My and individuals. Adult and soft Zulunyala, Africa, which includes a dad says I’m really intelligent. IQ test beverages, wine, beer and a surprise six-day and six-night accommoda- scores said I was only a few points punch will be served. There will be a tion for two people. below genius. But I say, God gave me 1950s cookie contest where people Tickets are $50 all inclusive (except a special purpose and I know that if can enter their version of chocolate silent auction) and ticket outlets are I try hard, I can do anything I want chips. located at Two Hens and a Hound on to do. One day, I decided I wanted Norris Riggs & Music Makers So Ken and Southern Paws Pet Resort to educate people about teasing and plays and Ken Brady, lead singer of at 760 Creative Drive, behind bullying. I set out a goal when I was “The Casinos,” will appear. Brady Sherwin Williams on South Florida 8 years old that I would one day be sang with The Casinos from 1962. Avenue. For information about on YouTube and television spreading The song “Then You Can Tell Me tickers, sponsorships, donation of my message.” Goodbye,” hit No. 6 on the Billboard auction items or other information He has since been on the Hot 100 chart in 1967, well after call Shirley Whitney at 863-644- Discovery Health Network, The Ellen PHOTO PROVIDED the end of the doo-wop era. Brady 4145 or mobile 863-661-9435. DeGeneres Show, CNN, HLN, FOX, Jaylen at his 14th birthday party with Julie Bullock and then returned to The Casinos as Reserved tables and sponsorships ABC, NBC, and CBS. special guest Qunton Aaron. Heritage Days celebration set next weekend Frostproof will pay homage to its Memorial Library will be hosting Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. Tickets are followed by a combined fellowship past next weekend with an event its Friends of the Library used book $15 in advance, and $18 at the door, and meal with members of First organizers hope will become an sale starting at 9 a.m. Five books and are available for purchase at Presbyterian Church. annual city celebration. will cost $1. City Hall. The Art League will also host a The first-ever Frostproof Heritage The Sons of the Confederacy Saturday night, the Frostproof special reception and show featur- Days is scheduled Oct. 3-5 with will be doing a special Cross of Bulldog Athletic Boosters will hold ing artworks by intellectually and a variety of events and business Honor ceremony for John B. Arnold its annual Club 300 fundraiser on physically challenged adults from specials, all centered around the at 10 a.m. at Biscuit Lake Cemetery, Crooked Lake, starting at 7 p.m. 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday. grand “reopening” of the Frostproof located on Lake Ida Road, east of featuring food, music and fireworks. For information, contact Reifeis Historical Museum, which under- Scenic Highway, across from the On Sunday, the First United at 863-635-2523, or any of the went renovations this summer. Frostproof Middle Senior High Methodist Church will host a special participating organizations and The museum will show off its new School track. Heritage Day Service at 10:30 a.m. businesses. look starting at 1 p.m. Saturday, The Frostproof Care Center will Oct. 4. It closed June 15, and has be observing its 25th anniversary by new paint, flooring and reorganized offering 25 percent off all thrift store exhibits, according to director purchases, and there will be chil- b%to it Bea Reifeis. A special rededication dren’s games, activities, snacks and tay Dow" ceremony will start at 2:30 p.m. face painting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The festivities begin Friday with The First United Methodist the Frostproof High School Class of Church will be open from 10 a.m. to 1961 reunion at 3 p.m. at the mu- 2 p.m. for visitors to learn about and seum, and at 5 p.m. at the home of view the church’s historic stained Beverly Lamons Scarborough. glass windows. Refreshments will be A number of local businesses served. ZOORINC and groups will help celebrate with Spurlows Outdoor Outfitters, at I special deals Saturday, including their new location at 30 East Wall Frostproof Coffee and Donuts, P Street, will host an open house from ow, fd o.htE and J Recreation. Roscoe Cafe, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tacos! will be offering 10 percent off The Frostproof High School ’50s on all orders. decade reunion, which will also 8Iflc e 1998 The Masonic Lodge will be hosting include the classes from the 1940 a public breakfast starting at 8 a.m. and 1960s, will be held starting at and the Frostproof Art League and 11 a.m. at the depot. Lunch, for a Gallery and O’Hara Restorations will donation, will be served at noon. both have open houses starting at Lotela Gold Show Band, a pop- 9 a.m. ular Frostproof attraction at past Watson’s Pharmacy will be offering concerts, will take to the Frostproof 10 percent off on all Frostproof- City Hall American Legion Post 1 y . related items, and the Latt Maxcy 95 Memorial Auditorium stage • TILE • STONE • WOOD • LAMINATE • VINYL • CARPET • CULTURED STONE • PAVERS Come Visit Our Showroom on Main Street in Bartow 115 1st Ave N., Bartow, FL 33830 FREE ESTIMATES PHOTO BY K.M. 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Participants may “GIS Innovation & Your World.” 863-430-8389 or lauracastel forms/transportation-school.aspx to choose to decorate either one or two The event will be held at new [email protected]. sign up. wreaths, as some bidders prefer a Florida Polytechnic University cam- pair of matching wreaths for double pus at 4700 Research Way in Lakeland Transportation School 2014 Festival of Wreaths door entrances. from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13. begins Oct. 23 at the Polk County History People or organizations that would Polk County’s GIS Day Conference like to participate, or get more infor- is part of an international day of Maybe you’ve heard of a Complete Center mation should call the History Center education about geography including Street, but are more familiar with a The Polk County History Center is office at 863-534-4386 to reserve your Geographic Information Systems. certain cereal that’s supposed to be looking for organizations, individuals wreath. Geography is part of our everyday part of a “complete breakfast.” and businesses to decorate wreaths The History Center is at 100 E. lives; it’s part of our neighborhood, Or maybe you work in a field for the 2014 Festival of Wreaths at the Main St. Bartow. our nation, our planet. Discover the focused on development or engi- Polk County History Center. world through GIS by seeing how we neering but would like to learn more The History Center once again is Fun Run set come into contact with this technolo- about how transportation planning doing the Festival of Wreaths that will gy everyday through weather, traffic, and development works in Polk be displayed from Nov. 21 through The second Great Pumpkin water and land quality, retail stores, County. Dec. 13, with extended viewing hours Kids Fun Run is to take place at government, the economy, and more. If so, then a new daytime on Nov. 21. The wreaths will be sold Summerlin Park on Oct. 11. 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Park Avenue painting companY • No Job too BIG Lake Wales, FL 33853 - Call Paul Bridwell at 863-287-0701 or small! 3089039 LicenSed & inSUred 863-934-9749 676-1479 lab Page 12 The Polk County Democrat September 27, 2014 The information is gathered from police, sheriff’s office, Florida Highway Patrol, jail and fire records. Not every arrest leads to a POLICE BEAT conviction and guilt or innocence is determined by the court system. Cash reward increased in fatal hit-and-run The reward for information in Duff then locked her out of the Holmes, 19, on charges of stealing to her car with the pig. They placed the fatal hit-and-run crash where house which caused her to contact a pig from George Jenkins High the pig in the trunk and then drove a 20-year-old was killed has been the police department. When police School on Wednesday and then to where Holmes’ truck was parked. increased to $6,000, the Polk County arrived, Busch declined medical arrested his alleged accomplice They then transferred the pig to the Sheriff’s Office reported. treatment. She was given a vic- Thursday, Drew Allen Cameron truck and left. Jill Braddock was struck and killed tim’s rights pamphlet as Duff was Newman, 20. At some point this weekend a wom- while walking alongside Clubhouse arrested. Holmes, of 4710 Harden Blvd., an off of Alamo Drive in Lakeland Road in Lakeland last month. The Lakeland, was charged with one found the pig, and posted an ad on $6,000 award includes a $1,000 Man charged with count of burglary and one count Craigslist in reference to a lost and donation from Sally Beauty Supply domestic battery of grand theft of a farm animal. found pig, looking for its owner. on South Florida Avenue, where Ms. Newman, of 4166 EJ Deery Court, Melissa McKinney of 702 Logan Braddock worked. Thomas Harris Campbell V, 27, Lakeland, was charged the same, the Lane in Winter Haven contacted the On Friday, Aug. 8, Braddock of 647 S. Orange Ave., Bartow, was sheriff’s office reported. woman who posted the ad and told finished her shift at Sally Beauty charged with two counts of domes- According to the affidavits at her that she’d like to claim the pig Supply and met with some friends tic battery on Sept. 12 for allegedly about 2:40 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 19, if nobody else did. Once McKinney at a restaurant next door. Her abusing his girlfriend, the Bartow the two suspects stole the live baby retrieved the pig, she saw the media boyfriend’s car was broken down, so Police Department reported. pig valued at $200 from the school and social media coverage about the he could not give her a ride home. Amanda Cason said Campbell had ag department building. A witness stolen pig, and she called GJHS at Braddock had not arranged for an- battered her on Sept. 10 and she left told deputies that Newman and 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and let them other ride home, so she decided to the house with their 1-year-old son Holmes used her car to drive to the know she might have the stolen pig. walk the six miles to her residence, and did not return until Sept. 12. school, and told her that they were The ag teacher for the school, Mr. 528 West Palmeden Drive, Lakeland. Cason said while she was inside “going to get a hog.” She observed Sweeney, went to McKinney’s home She was struck while walking on collecting her property, Campbell the two suspects go to the afore- and positively identified the pig, the shoulder of Clubhouse Road, pushed her down to the floor and mentioned building, and come back and took it back to the school. just west of Tillery Road. She was pushed her about the head twice. likely struck between 12:30 a.m. and She said she didn’t report the 1 a.m. Her body wasn’t discovered battering until after this incident SUBSCRIBE until around 6:40 a.m. Saturday, during which she sustained a busted Aug. 9. lip. According to the evidence at the Heartland scene, deputies believe Braddock Man charged with battery was struck by a 2007-2009 model Newspapers Nissan Altima, dark-colored, prob- An 18-year-old man was charged Polk County Democrat ably black – the passenger side mir- with battery on Sept. 6 after he ror and parts from the bumper that slapped his girlfriend and pushed Fort Meade Leader were left behind at the scene were her during an argument, the Bartow I Police Department reported. black. The suspect’s vehicle will be I I missing the mirror and will have Donovan Blake Hensley was 863-533-4183 front bumper damage. The suspect’s arguing with his girlfriend, Carly vehicle has cutouts for fog lights but Leanne Osborne, after they were does not have fog lights installed. drinking vodka, police reported. The Anyone with information can con- argument escalated when Hensley tact Heartland Crime Stoppers and allegedly slapped her and shoved BBartowartowBartow GoGolflf ClubC lub remain anonymous and be eligible her in the shoulder area, police 190190 Idlewood Idlewood Ave., Bartow, FL FL for a cash reward. Call 1-800-226- reported. TIPS or leave a tip anonymously at The argument continued and CallCall For ForGolf533-9183533-9183 TeeTee Time Club 533-9183 www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com. Osborne grabbed an aluminum 190 Idlewood Ave., Bartow, FL baseball bat and struck Hensley on GOLFCheck out our $ Woman charged with the left side of his head. Tee Time Specials The argument stopped but about GAME CARD 533-9183 pulling knife on husband (Afterat 1 cityofbartow.netPM) 10ROUNDS Thru120120 8/30/14 nine hours later when the Bartow No Rain Checks. Serenity Harmony Fuller, 25, was Police Department was notified 0 charged with aggravated assault of this incident. Osborne declined Sept. 10 when she allegedly threw medical treatment but Hensley was Mulligan’s Restaurant a milkshake and then a knife at arrested and booked into the Polk Full Service her husband after accusing him of County Jail. Open Restaurant & Lounge talking to other women, the Bartow 7 Days Police Department reported. BreakfastBreakfast Mon Mon --Fri Fri Eight arrested on 6:30 - 10am Serenity and her husband, Avery Lunch Mon - Sun 11-2 prostitution charges Lunch Mon-Sun 11-2 0 Dallas Fuller, were arguing over Call 533-1668 for To-Go Orders his talking to other women. When On Tuesday, Sept. 23, Polk County 3078419 he said he was going to take their Sheriff’s deputies working with 3-year-old with him to Tennessee Winter Haven Police officers in an she picked up a milk shake and undercover capacity, arrested eight threw it at him, police reported. suspects in Winter Haven for solic- She then picked up a kitchen knife itation of prostitution and/or other and went into the living room and charges. sliced up the couch, love seat and The vice operation focused on I pillow. She then turned to Avery and those who allegedly solicit prosti- threw the knife at him. He moved tutes in the Winter Haven area. 1 out the way and it hit the stove. He Arrested were: then called the police for help. Edgar Baxter, 74, of 609 Taylor y She was arrested as she was trying Blvd., Winter Haven. ATA GRAPE HAMMOCK flee the apartment, police reported. Jeffrey Bogue, 55, of 1912 18th St. NW, Winter Haven Man charged with Carl Burch, 69, of 302 Sierra Circle, ONQ LAKE KISSIMMEE beating girlfriend Davenport Donat Fortin, 71, of 500 Ave. L NW, MakeMake YourYour Brandon Scott Duff, 28, of 410 N. Winter Haven Searcy Ave., was charged with bat- Billy Murphy, 22, of 2015 10th St., ReservationsReservations tery domestic violence on Sept. 11 NW, Winter Haven C- t when he allegedly took a woman’s Shada Pierre, 26, of 2258 5th St., clothes and pushed her, the Bartow NE, Winter Haven Today!Today! Police Department reported Lester Servies, 86, of 700 Mirror Duff was booked into the Polk Terrace NW, Winter Haven ? I yX %r County Jail on the charges, police Jeremy Smith, 34, of 513 863.692.1500 reported. Tanglewood Drive, Auburndale. 6 692 15 Duff and Krista Busch were 3088683 www.grapehammock.com` arguing when Duff took the victim’s Stolen pig recovered www. rap hamm ck.co clothes and pushed “the victim out of her shoes,” the report said. Deputies arrested Aaron Douglas 252$ MILESMILE EASTEA OFO LAKELAKE WALES September 27, 2014 The Polk County Democrat Page 13 - :r u L WORSHIPt 102 & PRAISE DIRECTORY ' `'}_ Servevr the l.dLord rlwith gladness. Comecam. before His presence rdllehwith singing - Psalm' 100: 2 BAPTIST NON-DENOMINATIONAL NON-DENOMINATIONAL BETHEL CAPERNAUM FORT MEADE BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CHURCH ON THE LAKE WORSHIP 1412 US Hwy 60 W Every Sunday 5:00-6:30pm CENTER Lake Wales Fellowship and Pot Luck “Come to where the river fl ows” OF BARTOW PRESENTS 256-6001 Bring the Whole Family! Sunday School 9:30am Sunday Service 11am Senior Minister- Sunday Worship 10:30am Wednesday Service 6pm Kevin Respress Wednesday Bible Study 7pm Pastor Marshal 3500 Canal Rd Dan Brockman, Pastor THE SWEET TEAS “Holding forth Lake Wales 221-4066 IN CONCERT the cross 863-439-1080 of Christ!” 285-7700 Sharing the Word 202 W. Broadway Ft. Meade FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2014, 7:00 PM Angie Reese, Windy Collins, ASSEMBLY OF GOD ANGLICAN BAPTIST EMMANUAL Jenny Heidtman, and Linda Chancey BARTOW CHURCH OF BAPTIST - The Sweet Teas -- FIRST THE GOOD CHURCH ASSEMBLY SHEPHERD FELLOWSHIP OF with special guests, Kent Kesler and Margrette Inc, 915 S. Broadway FROSTPROOF Bartow will Sunday Worship 9:30am Sunday Bible Study 9:30am present their unique blend of music 533-7488 Wednesday Morning 9am Sunday Worship 10:45 am at the 2nd concert in our 2014 Series. Wednesday Evening 5:30pm Sundays @ 10:30am Life Challenge Groups 6pm Wednesdays @ 7pm Rev. Thomas C. Seitz, Jr. Service for all ages 221 S. 4th St., Lake Wales Rev. Larry Dailey, Pastor DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 PM TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE CHURCH OFFICE 1400 Hwy 630 W., Frostproof 355 S, FLORIDA AVENUE - BARTOw, FL 33830 SUGGESTED DONATION $5 Pastor Kevin Deck 676-8578 www.bartowfi rst.com offi [email protected] 635-5040 [email protected] PROCEEDS FROM CONCERT TO BENEFIT GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPICE. www.ebfellowshipfrostproof.com ADVERTISE YOUR CHURCH EVENTS, MC LI:VU M[MUIRIAI Tiesl lr nn Clu.cl VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, CARNIVALS AND FUND RAISERS HERE Be a Call Jim Marler 215-8325 • Lora Belue 533-4183 F( ; )N or Lake Wales Offi ce 676-3467 BARTOWMMPC.COM YEDNESDAY FAMILYAPP NIGHT ANGLICAN Beginning Wednesday, October 1st thru Wednesday, November 19th 5:45pm - 6:30pm -Dinner Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 500 W. Stuart St., Bartow 6:15pm-6:45pm -Noah' s Kids Choir 6:30pm - 7:45pm -Adult "App"(lass BAPTIST and Youth Group (Middle & High School) 6:45pm - 7:45pm - Children 's "App " Class - 7:00pm - 8:30pm - Adult Choir Bethel Baptist Church 1412 US Hwy 60 W., Lake Wales First Baptist Church of Eagle Lake 2500 US Hwy 17 S., Eagle Lake Adults: $5 Children 3-8 years: $3 DINNER Oak Park Baptist Church 615 Olandt Ave. N., Ft. Meade Children under 3 years: Free PRICES CHRISTIAN Special Rates for La rge Families First Christian Church of Babson Park 1295 Scenic Hwy, Babson Park _ CHURCH OF GOD . Ridge Community Church 623 Dundee Rd East, Dundee LUTHERAN Grace Luteran Church and School 327 Ave C, SE, Winter Haven PRESBYTERIAN PRESBYTERIAN WORD OF LIFE METHODIST ASSOCIATE McLEOD WORD OF LIFE REFORMED MEMORIAL CHRISTIAN First United Methodist Church 135 E Broadway St, Ft Meade PRESBYTERIAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CENTER NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH Filling the whole earth Sunday Worship Serv. 10am with the praise of Jesus Christ Sun. Spanish Serv. 10:30am Fort Meade Worship Center 202 W Broadway, Fort Meade Early Worship 8:30am Sunday Worship 10:30 am Morning Worship 11:00am Coffee & Snacks 11:30AM Sun. Evening Serv. 6:30pm PENTECOSTAL Wed. Night Bible Study 6:00pm Wed Youth 7pm Rev. Robert E. Patrick, Wed. Adult Serv. 7pm First United Pentecostal Church Bartow Pastor Rev. Richard Huggins, Rev. Andrew F. Shoger, Pastor David White, Pastor PRESBYTERIAN Assoc. Pastor of Youth & Families 65 W. Stuart St., Bartow 205 E. Stanford Street, Bartow 1555 W. Main St., Bartow First Presbyterian of Bartow 355 S Florida Ave, Bartow 533-5433 533-3366 offi [email protected] 533-0007 3088804 www.BartowARP.org www.wolccbartow.org Page 14 The Polk County Democrat September 27, 2014 WELCOME TO YOUR COMMUNITY CALENDAR Want to see your event on this page? Call us at 863-533-4183 or CALENDAR and EVENTS email [email protected]. Saturday, Sept. 27 Sunday Sept. 28 Annual memorial service at Temple Cornucopia. Yearly display by the Emanuel Cemetery located in the City of ‘Roll Tide’ Bartow Art Guild opens. Bartow Public Lakeland cemetery at 4620 US High 98 S., Library, second floor, 2150 S. Broadway Lakeland, 11 a.m. Ave., Bartow. Monday, Sept. 29 Cooperative Extension Service 100th Computer Class, 3 p.m. Bartow Public anniversary, 8:30 a.m., Features door Library. 2150 S. Broadway Ave. Bartow. prizes, educational workshops, hands- 863-534-0131. on youth activities and food. Sessions will highlight Extension and some of its Tuesday, Sept. 30 program areas such as livestock, natural College Admissions Financial resource conservation, Florida-Friendly Aid Seminar, 6 p.m. Bartow Public Landscaping, healthy lifestyles and com- Library. 2150 S. Broadway Ave. Bartow. munity development. Stuart Center at 863-534-0131. 1702 U.S. 17 S. in Bartow. 863-519-1041. Run/Walk for Recovery 5K 2014, Thursday, Oct. 2 Fort Meade vs. Berkeley Prep football, 7 a.m. To support recovery from 7:30 p.m. 4811 Kelly Road, Tampa. alcohol & drugs, food addictions, internet addictions and shopping addictions. First Presbyterian Church, Friday, Oct. 3 175 Lake Hollingsworth Road, Lakeland. Bartow at Kathleen football, 7:30 p.m. 863-519-0000. 1100 Red Devil Way, Lakeland. Winter Haven 4th Saturday Market Mackay Monthly Lecture Series, Downtown, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (every 4th 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Master Gardener Debra PHOTO BY JEFF ROSLOW Saturday). Bring plants and insects to Howell of Florida-Friendly Landscaping. Learn how to use the nine principles After not playing the piano since July 2013, Claudia Smith was a guest at Wednesday’s identify, ask us about Florida-Friendly Rotary meeting and John DeYoung and she were reunited. She also wore an Alabama T-shirt to save money, reduce water use, and Landscaping and learn about the free as they beat the Gators 42-21 over the weekend in an SEC showdown. “I want to thank you programs that we offer. Look for the become a successful Florida gardener. No for all the flowers ... they were beautiful. But I also have just two words to say. Roll Tide.” blue UF/IFAS tablecloth to find us each registration is required. Mackay Gardens month. Avenue A NW & 5th Street NW, & Lakeside Preserve, 900 Mackay Blvd., Winter Haven. Lake Alfred. retired Cincinnati Bengals star. Cultural Bartow. 863-533-7125. dining offered. Bartow Public Library, Extension Centennial Celebration & Central Florida Regional Planning 2150 S. Broadway Ave. Bartow. Friday, Oct. 17 Extension Open House, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Council Finance Committee, 1:30 p.m. Bartow at Lakeland football, 7:30 p.m. The Polk County Extension Service has 555 E. Church St.in Bartow. Reviewing a Thursday, Oct. 16 726 Hollingsworth Road, Lakeland. a one-day event for children, adults, final budget amendment for this year. Fifth Annual Champions Cup, 6 p.m. and families. Educational sessions from Business and industry awards featuring Fort Meade vs. First Baptist (Naples) each program areas will provide infor- Ghost Stories, 7-9 p.m. Bartow Public U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross as guest speaker. football, 7:30 p.m. 3000 Orange Blossom mation on topics such as gardening, 4-H Library, 2150 S. Broadway Ave., Bartow. Bartow Civic Center, 2250 S. Floral Ave., Drive, Naples. clubs, healthy lifestyles and cooking, and natural resources in Polk County. Saturday, Oct. 4. Free refreshments, drawing and hands- Rummage Sale. 7 a.m.-2 p.m. There will on educational workshops. UF/IFAS be a hot dog lunch, basked good and dip THANK YOU FOR SELECTING Extension, 1702 US Hwy 17/98 South, mix for sale. Asbury United Methodist Bartow. 863-519-1041 or visit our website, Church, 1650 S. Jackson Ave., US AS #1 INTERNAL MEDICAL http://polkextension.com. Cornucopia judging and awards, PRACTICE IN LAKE WALES! Church Rummage Sale, 8 a.m. Sale will 1 p.m. Bartow Public Library, second held inside the Church Fellowship Hall floor, 2150 S. Broadway Ave., Bartow. rain or shine. Victory Fellowship Church, 530 West Hooker St. Bartow. 863-533- Friday, Oct. 10-Saturday, Oct. 11 6522 or www.victory-fellowship-church. 26th Annual Cracker Storytelling org. Festival, 5-7 p.m., Homeland Heritage Park, 249 Church Ave., Homeland. BBQ Chicken Dinner fundraiser. 863-534-3766. Dinners include your choice of one breast, or a leg and thigh, or six buffalo Saturday, Oct. 11 style wings; plus coleslaw, baked beans Zombie Fest and, 3-10 p.m. Scare and a roll. Kids meals include one leg zones, games, food, fun and zombie or wing. Soda available for $1 more. participants at this event. Go to www. Adults $5, kids:$3. Tickets are available downtownlakelandzombies.com/ or for purchase by calling 863-512-5949 or downtownlakelandfl.com/news/zombie- E-mailing victory-fellowship-church@ fest-creeps-downtown-lakeland/ for verizon.net. Dinners must be pre-paid by more. Munn Park, Lakeland. Wednesday,Sept.24. Bring your ticket to The Lake Wales News BenignoBe Feliciano, M.D. pick up meal between 10 a.m. and noon Florida-Friendly Demonstration The Frostproof News 2013 Saturday, Sept. 27 to Victory Fellowship Polk County’s Community Newspapers The Lake Garden Tours, 9 a.m. Master Gardeners Wales News & Diplomate of The Frostproof Church, 500 Fellowship Church, 530 W. leads a free tour around the Florida- 2013 News Hooker St. Bartow. the American Board Friendly Demonstration Gardens. Sign F P Best of Polk County I L R A S C of Internal Medicine up here: http://polkfyn.eventbrite. Readers’ Choice Awards T E National Museum Day, 10:30 a.m., com. The tour will be offered on the Internal Medicine Free. Everyone admitted for free and second Saturday of each month. UF/IFAS Benigno Feliciano, M.D. docent-led tours will be offered begin- Extension, 1702 US Hwy 17/98 South, ning at 10:30 a.m. at no charge. Started in Bartow. General Sales Manager Paul Northrop, 2005 by Smithsonian Magazine to honor Publisher James Gouvellis, the spirit of the Smithsonian Institution, Great Pumpkin Kids Fun Run. All which offers free admission every day. participants will receive a T-shirt, finisher lAff- RA-., Polk Museum of Art, 800 E. Palmetto St., medals, and post-race refreshments and We Have Moved To: Lakeland. 863-688-7743. activities. Pre- Registration is $12 and 1109 Bryn Mawr Ave 2250 Osprey Blvd., Suite 103 price is $15 on race day. At Summerlin & Park. Sponsored by the Bartow Parks and Second Vintage Market, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Lake Wales, Florida 33853 Bartow, Florida 33830 Recreation Department. free. Antiques, vintage clothing & jewelry, home décor, outdoor furnishings, plants, original artwork and Winter Haven area Tuesday, Oct. 14 lasertoma Pumpkin Patch. Sponsored Culture, Cuisine and Conversation, 863-679-2984 by Winter Haven Garden Club. Winter 6 p.m., free. Panel diversity discussion Fax# 863-676-8026 Haven Garden Center, 715 3rd Street NW, featuring Kenneth Stephens, Velmarie Internal Medicine Institute, P.A. Winter Haven. 863-293-7638. Albertini, a Polytech University employee who is from the Caribbean islands. She Accepting new patients 16 and older Paws to Read, 10 a.m. Bartow Public worked for years at the Department of Walk ins welcome. Same day appointments Social Work, Richard C. Harris and Ken Library. 2150 S. Broadway Ave. Bartow. Internal Medicine Institute Se habla Español 863-534-0131. Riley, the president of the EPAC and 3077276 September 27, 2014 The Polk County Democrat Page 15 OBITUARIES Dora R. ‘Becky’ Stewart Dora R. “Becky” She and her husband, Mike, traveled Stewart, age 85, extensively to all 50 states of the U.S. passed away from and more than 22 countries. For their Patsy S. Downs complications 50th wedding anniversary, they made a Patsy S. Downs, 83, passed away on Church, 1650 S. Jackson Ave, next to of a stroke on month-long trip to China. Sept. 12 2014, at home from cancer. Bartow Middle School. Wednesday, She was devoted to her children, Service is 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. Cremation Services of Polk County is Sept. 24, 2014, grandchildren, and her great-grand- 27, 2014 at Asbury United Methodist in charge of arrangements. in Lakeland. children and to the love of her life, her Born Aug. 26, husband, Mike. 1929, in Pierce, Along with her parents, she is preceded Fla., she was the in death by her husband, Mike Stewart. Jessica Macedo daughter of the She is survived by a loving family that late William Malry Becky Stewart includes her children, Lee Stewart of Jessica Macedo, 23, passed away mother, Guillermo Macedo Avellaneda and Dorothy Anita Tampa, Gail Morgan (James) of Lakeland; Tuesday, September 23, 2014, as a result and Orfanelia Macedo Velasquez, Fort Price. her brother, Bill Price of Georgia; her of injuries sustained in an automobile Meade, Fla.; paternal grandparents, She attended the Pierce School and grandchildren, Matthew Morgan (Kali), accident. Bonifacio Macedo and Ma Del Carmen Mulberry High School. She married her Kyle Morgan (Elizabeth), Nicole Greene Jessica was born July 31, 1991, in Grand Avellaneda; brother, Isaac Macedo, Fort husband, Mike, on June 1, 1946 and (David), her great grandchildren, Rapids, Michigan, and was a lifelong Meade, Fla.; sisters, Cynthia Macedo, enjoyed 51 years of marriage. Madison and Grayson Greene, along with resident of Fort Meade. Winter Haven, FL and Clara Macedo, Fort She volunteered at her church, First numerous nieces and nephews. She was a licensed practical nurse, Meade, Fla.; several aunts and uncles. Baptist Church of Bartow, teaching crafts The family viewing is set for 6-8 p.m. and attended Polk State College working Visitation is 5-9 p.m., Monday, Sept. 29, at Vacation Bible School and was very Friday, Sept. 26 at Whidden-McLean toward her registered nurse degree. 2014, at the Macedo home in Fort Meade. active in the Bartow High School Band Funeral Home in Bartow. Jessica attended Fort Meade school and Funeral service is 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Boosters for many years. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Saturday, graduated from the University of South Sept. 30, 2014, at Hancock Funeral Home, Becky began working for Publix Sept. 27 at the funeral home. Florida. 945 E. Broadway, Fort Meade. Supermarkets at the Bartow store and Memorials may be made to Bartow She was preceded in death by her Interment will be in Evergreen bakery. She then moved to the Publix Church Service Center, SPCA or charity maternal grandparents, Ruben Valesquez Cemetery, Fort Meade. store at Grove Park Shopping Center in of choice. and Clara Cabrera. Condolences may be sent to the family Lakeland where she was a cashier. She Condolences to the family at www. She is survived by her son, Jordan at www.hancockfh.com. also trained the cashiers and bagboys, whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com. Cortez, Bartow, Fla.; daughter, Aaliyah Hancock Funeral Home, Fort Meade, is many of them going on to management Whidden-McLean Funeral Home is in Yazmin Jaimes, Bartow, Fla.; father and in charge of arrangements. and executive positions. charge of arrangements. OCTOBER HAPPENINGS AT THE HISTORY CENTER Journey into Polk history this month at the Polk County Bring your lunch and join the History Center for Book Club. who gives up his promising academic career and goes on to law enforcement to pioneers … you will learn about History Center. The following programs and events are open to In October, we will explore the book, “Gods and Generals,” by become one of the most heroic soldiers in American history; some of Polk County’s favorite historical figures. Family the public and free of charge: Jeff Shaara. In this novel, Shaara traces the lives, passions and and Robert E. Lee, never believing until too late that a civil war Fun Day activities take place the second Saturday of every • Oct. 4, 11 a.m.: Cemetery Tour careers of the great military leaders from the first gathering would ever truly come to pass. The book club meets at the month. A walking tour of the historic Oak Hill Cemetery starts at clouds of the Civil War. Featured leaders include Thomas History Center the first two Tuesdays every month. • Oct. 18, 11 a.m.: Architectural Tour the History Center in Bartow. Many pioneer families are buried “Stonewall” Jackson, a hopelessly by-the-book military • Oct. 11, 10 a.m. to noon: Family Fun Day A family friendly architectural tour of the History in this cemetery, including Civil War veterans Jacob Summerlin instructor and devout Christian who becomes the greatest The courthouse comes alive with characters from Polk Center and learn more about Neo-Classical architecture, and Gen. Evander M. Law. The cemetery tour is offered the first commander of the Civil War; Winfield Scott Hancock, a captain County history. Wear a costume, borrow one or together the construction of the building and the stories behind Saturday of every month. of quartermasters who quickly establishes himself as one of we will make a hat. Join us as we explore the museum the iconic Old Polk County Courthouse. The architectural • Oct. 7 and 14, 12:15 - 1 p.m.: Book Club the finest leaders of the Union army; Joshua Chamberlain, in a living history parade. From cattlemen to statesmen, tour is on the third Saturday of each month at 11 a.m. When minutes matter, we make them count. If you suffer an injury, Bartow Regional Medical Center is here to provide quality emergency care with a short ER wait time. Located in your community, we can tackle your needs and help you get back in the game as quickly as possible. To see our average ER wait time, visit Faster. BartowRegional.com. BARTOW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911. 3089364 Page 16 The Polk County Democrat September 27, 2014 Your Polk To a Healthy Heart 5y J r ,qv ' ' I M' awls. . We Connect You to Heart Care Experts II If you or a loved one face a health scare, you want the best care available. Winter Haven Hospital is loll the region’s choice for heart care. 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