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WINTER HAVEN SUN Wednesday, October 2, 2019 www.winterhavensun.com TAKE ONE IT’S FREE An Edition of the Sun INSIDE THIS EDITION Hope, Horses and High Schoolers Bartow, Lake Wales, Frostproof pass rollback rates By CHARLES A. BAKER III Staff Writer Mayors assemble POLK COUNTY – The Bartow City Commission passed a rollback for roundtable millage rate of 3.2768 on ad valorem Several of Polk County’s taxes Sept. 23, meaning the city will be mayors gathered last week collecting around the same amount as to discuss a wide range of last year after factoring in the increase topics and look toward the of property values in Bartow by nearly 10 percent this past year. future. As defined by Florida statute, PG 3 maintaining the same millage rate during a time of rising property values Pickin’ in the park is a tax increase. PHOTO PROVIDED Winter Haven’s Central Leigh Ann Webb, a trainer at Hope Equine Rescue, demonstrates how to properly groom a horse for the class. Bartow Mayor Billy Simpson praised the budget produced by City Manager Park will have plenty of George Long and his staff. Bartow now live music this month. Winter Haven High, Hope Equine has $44 million in reserves. PG 5 “You look around the county and I Rescue partner on course am proud to say that Bartow is going with the rollback rate, which creates Creativity meets By ANITA TODD pavement up and go to school,” she said. the same dollar amount as last year,” Contributing Writer Hope Equine Rescue, located near Simpson said. “Many other cities are Main Street Bartow will Dundee Road, provides rehabilitation not doing so, so well done, sir (Long).” present the Second Annual WINTER HAVEN – Christy and adoption services for abused, This year, the Lakeland City Chalk Walk Festival this McCullough wanted to provide her neglected, abandoned and unwanted Commission proposed raising taxes, as students with a reason to be excited horses. They work closely with the Polk weekend. did the Fort Meade City Commission. PG 9 about coming to school. County Sheriff’s Office and currently The county maintained its millage Passionate about horses and teaching, have about 40 residents. The rescue is rate. the Winter Haven High School operated entirely by volunteers, except Lake Wales Mayor Eugene Fultz had Blue Devils sweep Agribusiness and Science Academy for the part-time paid trainers. pride in his voice while discussing a Bartow instructor created the school’s first Over the years, McCullough, a long- rollback rate of 6.9339 mills. equine course. Fifteen students signed time horse owner, had built a solid Check out our photos The City of Frostproof passed a up for the elective that introduces the relationship with the folks at Hope from the Winter Haven rollback rate of 6.9705 mills. basics in the classroom and then allows Equine Rescue. So, she approached them The only known tax decrease which volleyball team’s victory them to apply that learning hands-on at about the possibility of having a class passed this year in the county was Polk against the Bartow Yellow Hope Equine Rescue. there to teach the kids about horses — City, which reduced property taxes by Jackets Sept. 26. “When kids have a passion about but also to create life-long horse lovers. nearly 10 percent to 6.0 mills. PG 16 something, they are more likely to get It seems to be working. 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Visit the Auburndale Public Library for fun activities will cross the finish line on the Lakeland Magic court at the RP This event is free and open to the public. Nat West will review such as wand-making, indoor quidditch and trivia! There will Funding Center! The city-approved course will take runners “Blue Zones of Happiness: Lessons from the World’s Happiest plenty of fantastic refreshments. All ages are welcome! More through several blocks neighboring the arena. Each 5K runner People.” Author Dan Buettner visited the world’s happiest info at auburndalefl.com. will receive an official Lakeland Magic 5K medal and t-shirt. places to look for strategies that all of us can use to find more More information at https://lakeland.gleague.nba.com/5k. satisfaction in our everyday lives. Buettner discovered three Micro-Irrigation Class “strands of happiness” — pleasure, purpose and pride — that When: 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 Polk County Fire Rescue Open House can add joy and meaning to our lives. This review will include a Where: Auburndale Rotary Butterfly Garden When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 video presentation. Nat West served as vice president of Winter 109 W. Park Street, Auburndale Where: PCFR Station 19 Haven Hospital for 20 years and is a Banker’s Cup recipient. Learn about how to effectively save time and water, while 5361 Rifle Range Road, Bartow For more information call the Winter Haven Public Library growing a bountiful garden. More info at auburndalefl.com. As part of the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) at (863) 291-5880. Fire Prevention Week, a PCFR station in Bartow will be open 77th Annual Crickette Club Parade to the public. During the event hours, the public will be able Winter Haven City Commission Candidates Forum When: 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 to tour the fire station, meet their local firefighters, receive When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 Where: Downtown Bartow to Mosaic Park safety tips and experience multiple firefighting and rescue Where: Gram Parsons Derry Down The Crickette Club of Bartow will hold its 77th Annual vehicles. There will also be a plethora of activities for kids, 297 5th Street NW, Winter Haven Crickette Club Parade and Carnival, starting at First Avenue including a bounce house, safety house and kids firefighter This November, three of City of Winter Haven Commission and Main Street in Downtown Bartow and ending at Mosaic challenges. Staff will be on hand to give free blood pressure seats will be on the ballot. Go into the voting booth informed Park. If there are any students wanting to earn community checks, as well as explaining how to become a part of the Polk and attend this candidates forum on October 10 to learn more service hours at this event, please contact Maria Gallo at (863) County Fire Rescue family. about what the candidates stand for and what they hope to see 640-3109. Food vendors will be offering a wide variety of types happen in Winter Haven. Tickets are $12 for Winter Haven of food and Lakeland Moonwalk will have games and activities Library Story Time in the Garden Chamber of Commerce members and $25 for non-members. for all age groups. All proceeds for the carnival benefit the Girl When: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8 Visit winterhavenchamber.com for more information. Scout program and the Bartow community. Auburndale Rotary Butterfly Garden 109 W. Park Street, Auburndale Ultimate Corporate Cup Chat and Chew: Hans Diehl Explore stories from the garden with live readings and fun When: 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11 When: 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25 finger plays. Great for kids ages 2-5. Experience the vibrant Where: Chain of Lakes Complex Where: The Ritz Theatre plants and fluttering friends at the new Rotary Butterfly 210 Cypress Gardens Boulevard, Winter Haven 263 W. Central Avenue, Winter Haven Garden. Guests will receive a free take-home craft kit. More Ultimate Corporate Cup is an adult field day and team-building Hans Diehl, an internationally-requested speaker and one info at auburndalefl.com. competition like no other. Consisting of teams of four-to-six of the “20 Superheroes of Health” will be in Winter Haven people representing civic organizations and businesses, teams to explain how you can “eat more and weigh less.” For more will compete in numerous challenges that will vary from information on attending, contact Cathy at 54321health@ mental games to physical activities. This is all about the fun! gmail.com. For more information, visit winterhavenchamber.com. Polk State College Pride Day & Winter Haven Winter Haven Sun Legoland Brick Dash 5K Chamber Night 99 3rd St. NW When: 7 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 When: 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1 Winter Haven, FL 33881 Where: Legoland Florida Resort Polk State College - Phone (863) 533-4183 1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven Winter Haven Health Center www.winterhavensun.com Get your heart racing by participating in Brick Dash, presented 999 Ave H NE, Winter Haven by Publix — a Halloween-themed 5K followed by a spooky, Join the Winter Haven Chamber and the Polk State College Classifieds:[email protected] kooky day at Brick or Treat. Get your costumes on, it’s time Eagles in showing your pride for Polk State College! Dress in Obituaries: [email protected] to race and raise money for Merlin’s Magic Wand! More black and red to show your hometown team spirit and post News to: [email protected] information online at https://www.legoland.com/florida/.