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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. EQUINE | 4 ROLLBACK | 4

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)RUPRUHLQIRUPDWLRQSOHDVHFRQWDFW7DPLDW)RU  RUUHQWQRZ#P\IRXQWDLQSODFHKRPHFRP Page 2 October 2, 2019 CALENDAR Lakeland Magic 5K Friends of the Winter Haven Library Book Review Harry Potter After Hours When: 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 Series: When: 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 Where: RP Funding Center “Lessons from the World’s Happiest People” Where: Auburndale Public Library 701 W Lime Street, Lakeland When: Noon, Wednesday, Oct. 0 100 W. Bridgers Avenue, Auburndale The Lakeland Magic organization is hosting its annual 5K run! Winter Haven Public Library Calling all wizards — and “muggles” — for a night of magic Not only is it a great way to stay active, but participants also 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven and fun! 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/. a picture to social media with the hashtag #soareagles. Then Events to: [email protected] join the chamber in the evening for the basketball team’s home Saturday Car Show opener. Tickets are $10. Five dollars will go to support the Regional Publisher Editor Office Manager When: 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 basketball team throughout the season. More info and tickets Vincent Grassia Steven Ryzewski Lora Belue [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Where: Auburndale Downtown City Park at https://www.winterhavenchamber.com/. Circulation Supervisor Advertising Director Shift into “Second Saturday” this weekend with a classic Sandye Harrison Kim Edwards car show in Downtown Auburndale, in the plaza next to Got an event you would like to [email protected] [email protected] Auburndale City Hall. More info at auburndalefl.com. see included in this calendar?

The Winter Haven Sun is an affiliate of D-R Media & Investments, LLC Email to [email protected]. October 2, 2019 Page 3 Mayors gather for roundtable, say collaboration is working By CHARLES A. BAKER III Staff Writer POLK COUNTY – During the 2019 Polk Vision Mayor's Roundtable Sept. 25 at the Polk State College Center for Public Safety, mayors from most of the county municipalities and the chairman of the Polk County Board of County Commissioners discussed a wide range of topics to inform those in attendance on current affairs. Polk Vision supporters are currently celebrating 15 years of bringing together community leaders to serve on action-focused teams that work toward solving various county challenges. Polk Vision staff have been hosting public meetings, forums and roundtable discussions over the years as part of that process. This year, the mayors of Auburndale, Bartow, Davenport, Dundee, Fort Meade, Lake Alfred, Lake Hamilton, Lake Wales, Lakeland, Haines City, Mulberry, Polk City and Winter Haven participated. This was the ninth consecutive year that the mayor's roundtable event has been hosted by Polk Vision. Master of ceremony and Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce President Katie Worthington Decker started the event with a question about how the mayors collaborate to solve local problems. Auburndale Mayor Tim Pospichal said Central Florida Development Council staff helped create a partnership between Auburndale, Lakeland and Florida Polytechnic University to create an “innovation district” around the PHOTOS BY CHARLES A. BAKER III university. “I want Southwest Airlines in Lakeland — bad,” Winter Haven Mayor Brad Dantzler said during the 2019 Polk Vision Mayor's Roundtable Sept. Pospichal and Lakeland Mayor Bill Mutz said that a 25 at Polk State College. new autonomous vehicle industry could develop around the university and the SunTrax autonomous vehicle track Pospichal said another example of county mayors and area residents to work in a proposed maintenance facility in the coming years. commissioners working together to solve problems was in Haines City. “It's a job-creating opportunity,” Mutz said. “We can't the Polk Regional Water Cooperative, a partnership On the subject of transportation, Mutz said commercial waste it.” involving almost every municipality in the county to flights may be flying out of Lakeland by 2022. address future water supply concerns. Multiple mayors referenced Citrus Connection new Polk County Board of County Commissioners Chair bus services between Lake Wales and Interstate 4, along George Lindsey said collaboration between elected U.S. 27, as well as the possibility that a SunRail commuter county leaders has been good in the past but has been train line may get stops in Polk County in the coming better over the last few years. years — as may a Virgin Trains USA high-speed rail “We realize we are stronger together than we are apart,” stop in Lakeland. Lindsey said. “It's all about working together to make things Haines City Mayor Morris West said another example happen,” Dundee Mayor Sam Pennant said. of increased collaboration is efforts that went into The event also featured discussions on affordable convincing Carvana to invest in Polk County. West said housing, infrastructure, future water supplies and the county commissioners were instrumental in helping economic development. that development become a reality by providing tax

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Page 4 October 2, 2019 On The Cover EQUINE FROM PAGE 1 The students are enthusiastic about the are learning and enjoying the class. visits and have already volunteered to help “You can teach a student all day about outside of classroom hours. how to clean a horse’s feet, but when “My favorite horse is Bucky,” said Tayler they actually get to do it, it’s an entirely Wright, a sophomore in the class. “He different understanding,” she said. looks like he has a mullet and, in the wind, McCullough said that this class is more it just flops around.” than just about horses. Using the State of Florida standards for “This builds kids’ soft skills,” she said. equine courses, McCullough developed “Things like confidence, dealing with lesson plans to meet those as well as others, having a positive attitude.” provide what they need to know to be For Frank Wenger, a senior, the class effective horse managers. is helping him expand the knowledge he “I wanted to build something that will already has in horses. He lives on a horse attract interested high caliber students,”she farm with his grandmother and even has said. “With Hope’s help, we are able to his own horse, Black Jack. expose the kids to horses. There is so “I’ve been around horses all my life,” much variety (with horses) — (the kids) Wenger said. “It is teaching me different will always have something new to learn ways to do things and will help me in the so they stay interested and excited.” long run.” During the first class visit to Hope Homeschoolers may be eligible to Equine Rescue, the students participated attend, as well. in a scavenger hunt designed to teach them For more information about the where items are located and familiarize classes, email McCullough at christy. them with their surroundings. [email protected]. “The students went through the PHOTO PROVIDED Bartow Mayor Billy Simpson poses with golfing legend Herbert Dixon, left, and Bartow Golf Course Manager orientation just like other volunteers” Lynn Zemba. McCullough said. Volunteers are always welcome but must be at least 10-years old. So far, in addition to orientation, the Centennial Celebration: Bartow students have learned about tying knots, halters and leading the animals. Next golf legend Herbert Dixon is 100 year, students in the second year of equine studies will get a chance to ride and work By CHARLES A. BAKER III Fame (2012), the Polk County Sports Hall with a trainer. Staff Writer of Fame and he recently had his eighth For Joaquin Jackson, a sophomore, this BARTOW – Golfing legend Herbert hole-in-one, according to a flier taped is his second year as one of McCullough’s Dixon celebrated his 100th birthday Sept. to the golf cart Dixon used during the ag science students. 16, 2019. tournament last week. “I had Mrs. McCullough for Animal On the following Saturday, Dixon, On Jan. 4, 2020, the Bartow Deacons Sciences last year,” he said. “I really like who still plays regularly, participated in and Stewards Alliance is sponsoring animals, so when she told us about this a golf tournament celebrating the 100th the 2020 Herbert Dixon Celebrity Golf class, I signed up.” Anniversary of Bartow Golf Course. Tournament to raise money for local Cameron Sarasin, a senior, is very close “Happy 100th Birthday to Herb Dixon!” scholarships. For more information to becoming an Eagle Scout. He said that Bartow Mayor Billy Simpson posted about that event, interested parties are he has had some interaction with horses online after the tournament. “I really encouraged to email Carver Young at during that process. enjoyed being able to spend time at the [email protected] . “I like horses and have been around 100th celebration of the Bartow Golf According to a Bartow Economic them during Scouts,” he said. “I really like Course and Herb’s birthday! Thank you Development website post quoting going to the rescue and getting to use what PHOTO PROVIDED to golf course manager Lynn Zemba for Bartow Golf Course Pro Chris Banks we have learned in the classroom.” Winter Haven High students Melinda Lim and Dorien being a great organizer of this fabulous about the upcoming tournament, Dixon McCullough is pleased that the students Rivers with “Little Red.” event!” has helped to raise more than $45,000 for Simpson also read proclamations in local scholarships over the years. support of the two centennial celebrations “(Mr. Dixon) still shoots close to the ROLLBACK during a Bartow City Commission high 60s and low 70s he achieved as a meeting Sept. 23. young man,” Banks said. FROM PAGE 1 Dixon has been inducted into the National Black Golf Hall of Fame (1998), Contact Charles A. Baker III at cbaker@d-r. “Commissioners thought we owed it may not be any more budget talks for six media. to the taxpayers,” Polk City Mayor Joe months or so. the African American Golfers Hall of LaCascia said. “I think this budget is good — it’s fair, The City of Winter Haven maintained a it’s decent, it’s honest,” Dantzler said. tax millage rate of 6.79 mills, 4.93 percent More great content online! over the rollback rate according to city Contact Charles A. Baker III at documents. Winter Haven Mayor Brad [email protected]. www.WinterHavenSun.com Dantzler joked that after months of hard budget debate, he was thankful that there www.PolkNewsSun.com October 2, 2019 Page 5 20th Friday Night Music season starting By CHARLES A. BAKER III On Oct. 11 and every second Friday according to a press release. Book Review Series, the book review is Staff Writer through Jan. 10 is “Praise in the Park” “Buettner discovered three strands in conjunction with Chat and Chew’s with local church bands. On Oct. 18 and of happiness—pleasure, purpose, and October 25 Blue Zone event at the Ritz WINTER HAVEN – In 1999, Winter every third Friday through Jan. 17 is Nat pride—that can add joy and meaning to Theatre. Haven resident Nat West, his wife Jane West and The Musical Hammers, who our lives. This review will include a video and neighbor Eddie Bruner started will perform on hammered and mountain presentation.” Contact Charles A. Baker III at playing music in Central Park in an effort dulcimers. On Oct. 25 and Jan. 24, Grant Sponsored by the Friends of the Library [email protected]. to try and get more people downtown. Piche and the Jug Brother's Band play on Retail and foot traffic was often sparse fourth Friday nights. downtown in those days, unlike the Other upcoming Music Friday Night increasingly vibrant scene downtown concert dates include Stavres' band currently. Coastal Acoustic Barefoot with Duke Much credit has been given to the Burr on Nov. 1. vision of Six/Ten staff for the downtown turnaround, as well as city staff and Nat West at the library commissioners. Last year, though, Winter In addition to musical talent, Nat West Haven Assistant City Manager T Michael retired as vice president of Winter Haven Stavres additionally credited people such Hospital after 20 years of work at the as Nat and Jane West who add value to hospital. the investments made in Winter Haven’s He is also a past Banker’s Cup recipient downtown district. and was honored for his community work “(Nat) is constantly doing something with a statue of a boy reading in Central down there,” Stavres said. “All of those Park. He runs the Career Connection things work together, all integral parts of program and is active with the Public Education Partnership of Winter Haven. PHOTO BY JANE WEST making downtown vibrant.” The 20th season of Pickin in the Park starts Friday. Band members include Judy Jarvis, left, Eddie Bruner, On each Friday this October, there On Wednesday Oct. 9, West will review Nat West and Squire Smith. will be music in Central Park from 6:30 “Blue Zones of Happiness: Lessons to 8 p.m. from the World’s Happiest People” by GOT A NEWS TIP? author Dan Buettner. The book is about, Nat West and his Pickin' in the Park Send any tips or story ideas to Editor Steven Ryzewski Band will be kicking the season off this “strategies that all of us can use to find Friday. more satisfaction in our everyday lives,” at [email protected].

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Staff Writer teacher at Janie Howard Wilson will be presented to the Polk County The Central Polk Parkway is in the Elementary who started out as a substitute Legislative Delegation at the delegation's LAKE WALES – Eight Lake Wales teacher last year. planning stages now and is expected to Charter Schools staff were recognized as community meeting on Oct. 7 at Polk link the Polk County Parkway to U.S. 17. “She is a natural born teacher,” Principal State College. “Shining Stars” during a board meeting Dr. Linda Ray said. Beasley also recently told the county at Edward W. Bok Academy South on Most of the board's wish list involves board that Polk Fire Rescue needed new Emily Little of Polk Avenue Elementary road projects, but also includes some new Sept. 23. was described as a mentor to colleagues tanker trucks because many of those “These folks have done some amazing equipment for Polk County's Fire Rescue currently in use are 10-years-old or older. and a woman with a positive attitude who department. work,” Lake Wales Charter Schools has great rapport with her students. He said the $2 million would pay for “four Superintendent Dr. Jesse Jackson said. All told, the board's priorities involve or five new tanker trucks.” “We are proud of the work she is doing,” about $22 million in funding asks, but “We are so glad to be able to recognize Principal Gail Quam said. “She is an Policy wise, the county board wants to them.” also include support for a number of remind its state representatives “strongly” amazing shining star and we are blessed ongoing policy issues, including unfunded Emily Sharpless was named as a Shining to have her on our staff.” not to send down unfunded mandates, Star of Bok Academy South, a teacher who mandates, recyclables, housing funding, where the state passes laws that wind up Tammy Farrow of Edward W. Bok mental health treatment issues and water has worked hard on the school agricultural Academy North is an assistant to principal being implemented and paid for by local program and Future Farmers of America quality and availability projects. government. Donna Drisdom. 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be honored By CHARLES A. BAKER III on the suggestion that Bartow move forward with a Staff Writer similar plan. City Manager George Long said the City of Winter Haven and the county are further along in the BARTOW – City Commissioner Trish Pfieffer recently process, but that he would look into the possibility of brought up the possibility of “piggybacking” on existing initiating a similar plan in Bartow. local efforts to reduce the sound of train horns through “We've got to get that train moving a little further,” urban areas by upgrading train railroad crossings. Long said. City of Winter Haven and county staff have already Longworth has repeatedly and publicly said that applied for grant money to partner and help pay for there are several railroad crossings in Bartow in need of upgrades to around a dozen crossings, between Recker maintenance. Highway and the west side of Lake Eloise, both inside Commissioners agreed to instruct staff to keep working and outside of Winter Haven’s city limits. toward joining the partnership. During a Sept. 23 Bartow City Commission meeting, Commissioner Leo Longworth asked for a status update Contact Charles A. Baker III at [email protected]. Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team to host golf tourney By ANITA TODD five days a week to hone their skill sets. Contributing Writer The Cypress Garden Water Ski Team performs free monthly shows, as well as on the Fourth of July, PHOTO BY CHARLES A. BAKER III WINTER HAVEN – The Cypress Gardens Water Ski Thanksgiving and Christmas. Lake Wales resident Kathryn Gates-Skipper announced that she will Team will host a golf tournament to help keep their skiers On the third Saturday of each month the entire be inducted into the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame sometime around and boats afloat. Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2019. group performs at Lake Silver. Before the pros hit their The tournament will be held Oct. 12 at the Country skis, Work in Progress (WIP), about 60 beginning and Club of Winter Haven. There will be a shotgun start at intermediate skiers, perform to display the skills they By CHARLES A. BAKER III 8:30 a.m. with proceeds going to support the team. have learned from the pros. Staff Writer “This is to help out our team. Everything we have and “The WIPs are 4-to-50-year olds we work with before do is so expensive,” explained Dennis Budde, a Cypress LAKE WALES – At a Ducks Unlimited fundraiser at our regular practices during the week,” said Budde. Gardens Water Ski Team Board Member. “From the skis Lake Wales Country Club Sept. 26, U.S. Marine Corps Additionally, twice a year, with the help of the pro to the boats to the boat repairs to the fuel — it costs a lot.” veteran and Lake Wales resident Kathryn Gates-Skipper skiers, a group of adaptive skiers — paraplegics, and The team also provides skis, ropes, adaptive skis and announced that she will soon be inducted into the Florida those with autism or other physical limitations — brave costumes. Veterans Hall of Fame. the waters to have fun and create confidence. Participants in the golf tournament will have a chance “I'm proud to represent Lake Wales,” Gates-Skipper In 2011, Mark Voisard formed the Cypress Gardens to win an $80,000 Mastercraft NXT20 from Action Power said during the fundraiser. “You know how I love my Water Ski Team, and it has since grown to 130 members. Sports. In addition to the boat, players will have the community. I love you guys.” Shows and lessons are free. chance to win numerous other prizes, such as two tickets Gates-Skipper is one of 15 veterans who will be To sign up a for the golf tournament, call (863) 324- to The Masters Tournament in Augusta, Ga.; three $1,000 inducted this year. The induction ceremony normally 6666. Hilton Gift Cards; and four 50-inch flat screen televisions. takes place around Veterans Day in Tallahassee. The tournament is a four-person scramble with a limit According to her congratulatory email, the Florida of 36 foursomes. The cost is $125 per golfer, or $460 for Veterans Hall of Fame recognizes and honors veterans a team of four (a savings of $40). Some sponsorships are who have made a significant post service contribution still available, as well. to the State of Florida through civic, business, public The skiers devote endless hours to practice meeting service or other pursuits. The next Ducks Unlimited fundraiser in the area takes place at Venue650 in Winter Haven on Oct. 17. For ticket More great content online! information, check out ducks.org online. www.WinterHavenSun.com Ducks Unlimited staff, members and volunteers have been trying to protect waterfowl habitat for more than 80 www.PolkNewsSun.com years. There are more than 15,000 members in Florida.

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Chalk Walk Festival, to be held Oct. 5 – 6 from 8 a.m. “It is fun to see the progression and the color that until 5 p.m. in Fort Blount Park. transforms concrete into beautiful works of art all from Twenty-five chalk artists armed with their sketches and chalk,” Pfeiffer said. “People come back on Sunday to other plans for the chalk drawings will claim their 10x10 see the finished pieces and they can then vote on their areas the first morning. favorite in the People’s Choice Award.” “The artists come up with their own designs from This year, Abraham Buricago from Mexico, will again whatever inspires them. There is usually a diverse join the event. Last year, he was the winner of “Most range from classical, to superhero to cutest, to still life,” Popular Artist,” and the “Sheriff’s Choice Award,” for his said Trish Pfeiffer, an event organizer and Bartow City outstanding chalk art drawing. 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Winter Haven office Ramon Betances Hospital in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. WINTER HAVEN — Winter Haven the continuation of these services, but He then completed a fellowship in business and community leaders the expansion of services through our internal medicine in San Juan and then welcomed AdventHealth Medical Group specialty lines now being offered,’’ she said. in clinical cardiac electrophysiology at UF to the city at the monthly Winter Haven “Our Medical Group motto is: ‘Patients Health Jacksonville. Chamber of Commerce Networking First, Providers Always, One Team’ — Acevedo first became interested in Showcase event recently. following our passion delivering whole medicine when his father died of cancer A ribbon cutting was also held for the person care and we are very excited to when he was young. When deciding which new physician offices on the second floor deliver this care in Polk County.’’ field to pursue, his upbringing played a of the building at 350 1st Street North in Local Orthopedic surgeons Abhijit role. Winter Haven. Manaswi, M.D., and Joseph Snavely, “We lived in a rural area and there was AdventHealth physicians M.D., will also begin seeing patients at the limited access to cardiology services,” he Urologist James E. Pilkington, M.D, Winter Haven office in October. said. Gastroenterologist E. Moshe Izsak, M.D., Brian Adams, Market CEO Acevedo said the simplest way to explain and General Surgeon Buck Scott, M.D., AdventHealth Central Florida Division, Javier Acevedo his work was that he was an “electrician for will begin seeing patients at the location said he is excited that AdventHealth is now the heart.” Electrophysiology is the science in the upcoming weeks. serving patients in Polk County. He also WINTER HAVEN — Dr. Javier Acevedo of diagnosing and treating the electrical Sabrina Robinson, the administrator highlighted the company’s philosophy. has joined the BayCare Medical Group activities of the heart. for the AdventHealth Medical Group in “We believe in treating the whole person, Cardiac Electrophysiologist clinic in The need for that service in Polk Polk County, said she was excited to see mind, body and spirit,’’ he said. “We take Winter Haven and has medical privileges County, Acevedo said, drew him to the the group adding more physicians to the a wholistic approach to treatment where at Winter Haven Hospital and Bartow area. He lives in Auburndale with his wife Winter Haven office. Currently, Internal we don’t just treat what is wrong with the Regional Medical Center. and children. Medicine physician Ruben Perez, M.D., body, but we look at how we can help that Acevedo, who is board certified in Acevedo joins the cardiac sees patients on the first floor of the person spiritually as well.’’ internal medicine and cardiovascular electrophysiology team with Rodrigo building. AdventHealth acquired the former disease, was born and raised in Puerto Bolanos, M.D. and Tracy Eilers, ARNPC. “More than two years ago we planted an Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center Rico. He earned his doctor of medicine The clinic is located at 199 Ave. B NW, internal medicine office here in Winter and Lake Wales Medical Center on Sept. degree from Ross University School of Suite 310, in Winter Haven. Call (863) Haven to provide additional access 1. The former Heart of Florida Physician Medicine in Dominica, and completed 292-4004 for more information. points of care to our patients. Now, as Group is now part of the AdventHealth his residency in internal medicine at AdventHealth, we are not only celebrating Medical Group. AHCA chief looks to bolster health information Watson announces By CHRISTINE SEXTON September PEER News Service of Florida winner TALLAHASSEE — Saying the state and is as easy to use as an Uber app. hospitals in 2015 over a proposal to Watson Clinic recognizes one needs to be able to help consumers and “That streamline approach that is easy expand Medicaid eligibility, Scott outstanding employee every month providers in the same fashion as ride- to navigate and understand,” she said, turned his focus to amounts charged by as part of its Program for Employee sharing service Uber, a top health official referring to the ride service. “I know when hospitals. He created the “Commission on Excellence and Recognition (PEER) said Sept. 26 that Florida needs to overhaul the car is supposed to be here. And so, how Healthcare and Hospital Funding” in 2015 award. The PEER Award is given to a the way it collects health-care data. do we create a similar bar for ourselves?” and successfully lobbied the Legislature Clinic employee who best exemplifies Former Gov. Rick Scott pushed to force Florida does not have a robust statewide the following year to pass a bill that the patient-focused customer service health maintenance organizations and health-information exchange, despite authorized the creation of an all-claims standards that Watson Clinic strives insurers to turn over claims data. But efforts initially made 15 years ago by payer database. to excel at every day. The employee Agency for Health Care Administration former Gov. Jeb Bush. But the facility-specific claims recognized for this current month is Secretary Mary Mayhew told members The Florida Health Information reimbursement information that Scott Jackie Stephens. of a state advisory council last week that Exchange offers a subscription service promised still isn’t available. Mayhew, Jackie Stephens is a licensed practical she wants their insight on ways the state that provides participating managed-care however, told The News Service of Florida, nurse who works alongside OB-GYN Dr. can move ahead with getting real-time plans with notices when their patients that all Florida insurance companies have Tarek Garas and has been with Watson information to everyone involved in using have emergency-room visits, hospital submitted the claims data and the website, Clinic for eight years. She is known for her or paying for health care. admissions and discharges. Health plans with facility-specific information, will be kindness, compassion and for taking time “What is the future? What do the next provide the information to primary-care “live by the end of October.” with her patients. She is a role model who 12 months look like? What do the next providers and patient care teams of their Mayhew conceded that the data hasn’t is quick to accept change and is always three years look like?” Mayhew said. members. helped lower health-care costs. willing to jump in to any task with great Mayhew, who was appointed secretary While Mayhew said the notification “That doesn’t suggest in any way that enthusiasm. in January by Gov. Ron DeSantis, told system has offered incredible value, she we should detract from our efforts to As PEER Award winner, Jackie received members of the State Consumer Health said it is “not a comprehensive approach.” promote transparency and the availability a plaque, dinner at a local restaurant, a Information and Policy Advisory Council Scott, who is now a U.S. senator, did not of great information,” she said. “But what reserved parking spot and a free service that she wants “ to support rapid-cycle make the real-time exchange of health is it that people expect today in the palm from the Medical Spa at Watson Clinic improvement” so that data can be turned information a priority during his eight- of their hand?” LLP to acknowledge her contributions to over to health care providers and insurance year tenure. the organization. companies in a way that is “actionable” After a bruising battle with Florida October 2, 2019 Page 13 Healthcare Hepatitis A Watson Clinic Hearing Center welcomes outbreak adds 65 additional audiologists cases Florida had 65 newly reported hepatitis Language Hearing Association, as well as A cases last week, bringing the total a member of the American Academy of number of cases this year to 2,675 as of Audiology. Sept. 28. Brad Ingrao, Au.D. achieved his Bachelor Pasco, Pinellas, and Volusia counties of Science degree in the Education of the continued to have the most cases, with Speech & Hearing Handicapped and his 394, 368 and 242 cases, respectively. Master of Science degree in Audiology Marion County had the highest number at the State University of New York at of newly reported cases last week, with New Paltz. He received his Doctor of eight. Three other counties — Lake, Audiology degree from Arizona School Manatee and Volusia — each reported six of Health Science in Mesa, AZ. He is a new cases. Another three counties, Citrus, member of the International Committee Pinellas and Sarasota, each had five new of Sports for the Deaf, the Hearing Loss cases, according to a report posted on the Association of America - Florida State Florida Department of Health website. Association, the Hearing Loss Association State Surgeon General Scott Rivkees, of America - Lakeland Chapter, the who doubles as secretary of the Florida Association of the Deaf and the Department of Health, has stressed that Brad Ingrao Amanda L. Hidalgo Southeast Florida Cochlear Implant vaccination is the best prevention against Support Group. the virus, which can cause liver damage. LAKELAND — The Watson Clinic Lakeland and Watson Clinic Highlands Watson Clinic Hearing Center Since January, the state has had 220,184 Hearing Center is pleased to welcome two at 2300 E. County Rd 540A in south specializes in the diagnosis of hearing vaccinations, state health officials report. additional certified audiologists to their Lakeland. loss for both pediatric and adult patients, Rivkees’ goal is to vaccinate about 392,000 team of expert hearing specialists. Amanda L. Hidalgo, Au.D., CCC-A as well as tinnitus, dizziness, vertigo and people who are most at risk, he told Both of these providers treat patients achieved her Bachelor of Science degree other balance disorders. lawmakers this month. from both Watson Clinic Hearing Center and her Doctor of Audiology degree Appointments are available by physician Rivkees said he has beefed up the state’s locations at the Watson Clinic Bella from West Virginia University. She is a referral. vaccination efforts by hiring part-time Vista Building at 1755 N. Florida Ave. in certified member of the American Speech staff at county health departments.

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By CHRIS MAYER (348) and Lake Wales (367) also competed individual in the Girls Race of Champions, placed second to George Jenkins in last Contributing Writer in the Turtle Run Division. Jesse Williams clocking a 20th-place time (19:33.60) in a season’s county boys standings and the girls and Rease Thompson paced the Blue Devils field of 207 runners. finished third behind Lakeland and Jenkins, Area high school golfers will strive to with rounds of 81, Nolan Rasnake led ASA Elsewhere, Haines City High’s Payson while All Saints’ Academy was fourth in the reach new heights in the upcoming days. with a 79 and Clay Jacobs topped Lake Keown crossed third (17:50.53) in boys meet and sixth in the girls. And they’ll look to find that success at Wales with an 82. Saturday’s Open Boys 5,000-meter run. Rowdy Gaines Pool hosted a regular- Cleveland Heights Golf Course in Lakeland, On the girls side, Lake Wales High Arnaldo Vera came in 10th place (18:09.57) season meet on Sept. 24 with Winter which plays host to the 2019 Polk County celebrated a first-flight team championship for the ninth-place Hornets (249 points), Haven, All Saints’ Academy, Haines City, Invitational. The girls are reportedly at River Greens Golf Course. Reeya Patel Benjie Toussaint (19:06.34) led 17th-place Auburndale and Frostproof. The Blue scheduled to tee it up at Cleveland Heights (81), Jayani Patel (84), Ria Patel (88) and Lake Region (463), Fort Meade finished in Devils finished atop the girls (344 points) on Friday, Oct. 4, while the boys tournament Marsha Poterfield (93) posted the top four 24th place (752) and Discovery High (774) and boys (311) standings, while ASA is set for Monday, Oct. 7. scores as the Highlanders (who placed 10th followed in 25th. earned team runner-up honors in both. The Polk Invitational acts as a bridge as a team at last season’s Class 2A state Nearly 400 runners participated in the The Winter Haven girls finished first this season between the annual 18-hole tournament) finished with a 346 team total. Invitational Boys 5,000-meter run on in six events – including Cadence Odom Crutchfield-Hawkins Invite – which was Saturday. Frostproof (1,035) and Winter in the 50-yard freestyle (30.00 seconds), conducted Sept. 23 in Sebring (boys) Collins, Gomez among flrunners.com Haven (1,038) were separated by three Grace Kendall in the 100 freestyle (57.42) and Avon Park (girls) – and the Florida Invitational 20 participants points in the final team standings as and Danielle Farmer in the 200 individual High School Athletic Association district Holloway Park in Lakeland recently freshman Anthony Garcia (18:40.62) led medley (2:40). The Winter Haven boys tournaments that happen the week of Oct. hosted the 20th annual flrunners.com the Bulldogs and senior Mario Tullis II won two relays and had four individual 14. Invitational cross country meet. The (18:56.01) recorded the top time for the first-place finishes. Last week, Bartow High senior Bryce prestigious event was conducted last Friday Blue Devils. Walker registered his second consecutive and Saturday, with the boys and girls Race Frostproof junior Gabriella Rybinski Winter Haven girls volleyball continues Crutchfield-Hawkins boys individual of Champions serving as the showcase races (21:28.31) registered a top-20 finish in the strong run title. Walker shot a 3-under 69 on Sun on Day 2. Invitational Girls 5,000-meter run, while On Sept. 24, the FHSAA posted girls high ‘N Lake Golf Club’s Turtle Run course A total of 21 teams and 204 runners Lake Region finished ninth (290) in the school volleyball ratings for Week 6 among following an opening-hole bogey, while completed the Boys Race of Champions Open Girls team standings as freshman its member schools. The rankings, which the Yellow Jackets finished at 364 as a team where Lake Region junior Michael Collins Jordan Lenarz clocked a 17th-place time are based on scores/results input into the in the Turtle Run Division as Micah Long finished 44th overall in a time of 16 of 23:09.85. Florida MaxPreps database, had Winter contributed an 82. minutes, 54.34 seconds. Frostproof High The October cross country schedule Haven come in at No. 21 (89th overall for Winter Haven (347), All Saints’ Academy sophomore Cristal Gomez competed as an heats up this week with several area schools all classes) in Class 6A with a 12.069 rating. heading to the Windermere High School The Blue Devils - who ranked behind Invitational on Saturday (Oct. 5) at Lake only St. Cloud (No. 13) and Viera (No. 18) Louisa State Park in Clermont. One week among Class 6A, District 10 programs - later on Oct. 12, the Polk County High collected 3-0 wins last week over Bartow, School Championships will be held at Lake Auburndale and Lakeland Christian. Region High. Winter Haven defeated Bartow on Sept. 26 (25-22, 25-16, 25-18) as Becca Mack totaled Annual Ridge swim meet upcoming 15 kills and 11 assists and Tori Martin had Weather permitting, the Rowdy Gaines 12 assists. 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By NATE MARRERO Contributing Writer 1700 Buckeye Loop Rd WINTER HAVEN — Coming off of a Winter Haven, FL 33881 7-14 season in 2018, the Winter Haven Blue 863.294.4135 • whsconline.org Devils have turned things around, starting the season 15-5. Along with first year head coach Dylan Sechrest, two players at the forefront of this change are junior Becca Mack and senior Vanieliz Henriquez. In the Blue Devils’ most recent Winter Haven Christian School tournament at St. Cloud, Mack totaled 23 assists, 19 digs and 19 kills. Henriquez Proudly Supports had 56 digs in the tournament and Winter Haven placed second. On September 23, the Blue Devils beat “Althlete of the Week” Lakeland Christian in straight sets to give them their second loss of the season. Mack had eight kills while Henriquez totaled 15 digs. The following day, Winter Haven also beat Auburndale in straight sets. Mack had 14 kills, six assists and five digs, while Henriquez had 12 digs. “The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, When did you start playing volleyball hard when you lose or when you win. My God ... my shield ... my salvation ... my stronghold.” and how did you get into it? And it’s hard because you have to help Psalm 18:2 Mack: I started playing when I was your teammates so you need to have a 6and I got into because my sister’s good attitude. Maybe sometimes when coach didn’t want me just sitting around you’re mad but you have to figure it out. at practice and he made me start practicing. Do you plan on playing volleyball Henriquez: I started when I was seven after high school? and I started because my sister played Mack: I’m not committed yet but I do volleyball. hope to play volleyball in college. Henriquez: I already have a Who has had the biggest impact on commitment with Polk State College so you playing volleyball? I’m going to play and study there. Mack: My father, because he supported me through everything and he pushed What are some of your interests me very hard. (He) would not let me outside of volleyball? stop. We’d go to the gym and we’d go Mack: I really like to cook. I’m very practice until I became good. creative and I love drawing. Henriquez: My mom. She always Henriquez: I exercise outside of school supported me every single time and and I love to dance. she’s helped me a lot. Do you have an idea of what you want What has been your favorite memory to major in college? together? Mack: I want to major in psychology Mack: We were at a big tournament and I want to eventually be a school and we stayed in the same room. psychologist. The memories we made in the Henriquez: Physical therapy and I want room together and throughout the to specialize in sports medicine. tournament. Henriquez: For me, I love playing with What do you think has been the main her every single time. I don’t remember reason for your team’s success so far Sponsored by one (specific) time, but every single this season? game is good with her. Mack: Our coach has been the main turnaround for our season. (He) just What would you say is the most kind of whooped us all into playing difficult part of playing volleyball? good for our school. (863) 325-8254 Mack: Attitude is the main struggle for Henriquez: The first thing for me is me. our coach. He helps us and he’s hard For more information contact: DENNIS BUDDE Henriquez: For me, I work on my sometimes but that’s good. attitude every single time, because it’s (863) 651-7289 Call or Text Page 20 October 2, 2019 REGIONAL 7-DAY FORECAST Weather History On Oct. 2, 1947, a 32-degree low in WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY Raleigh, N.C., became the earliest recorded freezing temperature there. Sixteen days later, temperatures soared to record highs in the 80s. Weather Trivia™ Q: How many t-storms develop on 90 73 92 75 91 74 90 72 89 72 89 72 89 71 Earth each day: 4,000 or 40,000? Partly sunny, t-storms Partly sunny, t-storms Some sun, then Partly sunny, a t-storm Times of sun and Cloudy, a

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The Sun Rise Set Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Ocala City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Hi Lo W 90/69 Temperatures Wednesday 7:20 a.m. 7:12 p.m. Thursday 7:21 a.m. 7:11 p.m. Avon Park 92 75 t 94 73 t 92 70 pc 90 69 c Daytona Beach High for the week 87 Friday 7:21 a.m. 7:10 p.m. Bartow 90 73 t 92 73 t 91 73 pc 90 71 c 86/73 Low for the week 66 Saturday 7:22 a.m. 7:09 p.m. Basinger 88 73 t 91 71 t 89 70 pc 88 69 r Normal high 90 Beverly DeLand Sunday 7:22 a.m. 7:08 p.m. Beverly Hills 90 70 pc 90 69 t 91 69 s 89 66 c Leesburg Normal low 69 Hills 86/73 Monday 7:23 a.m. 7:07 p.m. Brooksville 92 68 s 92 70 t 92 70 s 90 67 pc 90/71 Average temperature 77.7 90/70 Tuesday 7:23 a.m. 7:05 p.m. Clearwater 90 75 t 90 76 t 90 75 s 89 73 pc Normal average temperature 79.2 The Moon Rise Set Daytona Beach 86 73 pc 86 73 s 87 73 s 86 72 c Precipitation Orlando (in inches) Wednesday 11:23 a.m. 10:26 p.m. DeLand 86 73 pc 87 71 pc 89 70 s 87 69 c Brooksville 89/72 Titusville Total for the week 0.00” Frostproof 91 74 t 93 72 t 92 71 pc 90 69 c 92/68 Thursday 12:26 p.m. 11:14 p.m. 84/74 Total for the month 1.68” Friday 1:24 p.m. none Haines City 93 72 t 94 72 t 92 71 pc 90 69 c Kissimmee Normal for the month 5.55” Saturday 2:18 p.m. 12:04 a.m. Indiantown 86 77 t 86 73 pc 87 72 pc 87 72 c 89/73 Total for the year 43.79” Sunday 3:08 p.m. 12:57 a.m. Kissimmee 89 73 t 89 73 t 90 72 pc 88 70 c Tarpon Springs Melbourne Leesburg 90 71 pc 91 73 t 91 73 pc 89 71 pc 90/74 Normal for the year 44.16” Monday 3:52 p.m. 1:50 a.m. Plant City Haines City 88/76 Melbourne 88 76 t 89 76 s 89 76 pc 88 76 c 93/72 Tuesday 4:32 p.m. 2:44 a.m. 89/72 Winter Haven New First Full Last Myakka City 92 74 t 92 72 t 91 70 pc 90 69 pc Statistics for September 19 to September 25. Ocala 90 69 pc 91 70 s 91 70 s 89 67 c Tampa Winter Haven 91/74 90/73 Temperatures Okeechobee 86 75 t 88 71 pc 89 71 pc 88 71 r Bartow Frostproof Orlando 89 72 t 89 73 s 89 72 pc 87 71 c 91/74 High for the week 94 Plant City 89 72 t 91 71 t 91 71 pc 89 69 c 90/73 Low for the week 69 St. Petersburg Avon Park Sep 28 Oct 5 Oct 13 Oct 21 Port Charlotte 91 72 t 87 68 t 90 72 pc 90 71 pc 91/75 92/75 Vero Normal high 90 Solunar Table Sarasota 91 74 t 91 75 t 91 75 s 91 73 c Wauchula Normal low 73 Sebring 89 72 t 92 70 t 92 70 pc 90 69 c Basinger Beach Minor Major Minor Major 90/73 87/75 Average temperature 81.4 St. Petersburg 91 75 t 91 76 t 92 76 s 89 74 c Sebring 88/73 Wed. 10:11a 3:56a 10:39p 4:25p Myakka City Normal average temperature 81.1 Tampa 91 74 t 91 75 t 91 75 pc 89 73 c Sarasota 89/72 Thu. 11:02a 4:48a 11:30p 5:16p 92/74 Precipitation Tarpon Springs 90 74 t 90 74 t 89 72 s 88 70 pc 91/74 Okeechobee (in inches) Fri. 11:54a 5:41a ---- 6:07p Titusville 84 74 t 85 73 s 85 73 s 84 73 c 86/75 Total for the week trace Sat. 12:21a 6:35a 12:17p 7:01p Venice 91 74 t 90 74 t 89 72 s 89 71 pc Total for the month 3.73” Sun. 1:18a 7:31a 1:44p 7:57p Venus 89 73 t 91 71 t 89 69 pc 88 69 c Venice Venus Normal for the month 5.34” Mon. 2:16a 8:30a 2:43p 8:57p 91/74 Port Vero Beach 87 75 t 88 75 pc 89 74 pc 88 74 c 89/73 Indiantown Total for the year 43.41” Tue. 3:16a 9:30a 3:44p 9:57p Charlotte 86/77 Normal for the year 42.93” Wauchula 90 73 t 92 73 t 93 72 pc 91 71 c 91/72 The solunar period schedule allows planning days so you Winter Haven 90 73 t 92 75 t 91 74 pc 90 72 pc Forecasts and graphics provided by Shown is Wednesday’s weather. Temperatures are will be fishing in good territory or hunting in good cover Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, AccuWeather, Inc. ©2019 during those times. Major periods begin at the times shown Wednesday’s highs and Wednesday night’s lows. and last for 1.5 to 2 hours. The minor periods are shorter. sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice. POP: Probability of precipitation State warns of wildfire dangers Smoothie Pointing to dry conditions and high cautious with all outdoor fire.” temperatures, the Florida Forest Service on State Forester Jim Karels, the director of Squad Sept. 26 warned about wildfire threats in the forest service, said conditions in parts of the state. Northwest Florida are worsened by timber opens Almost every county in Florida is below that was heavily damaged in last year’s normal rainfall for September, with dry Hurricane Michael. WINTER HAVEN — conditions particularly affecting the “Conditions are especially dangerous for On Sept. 21, members of Panhandle, the Department of Agriculture firefighters working to suppress fires in the the Greater Winter Haven and Consumer Services, which includes the Panhandle where Hurricane Michael left Chamber of Commerce, forest service, said in a news release. an exponential volume of damaged timber representatives from the “Florida’s dry conditions and high resulting in dense pockets of vegetation,” Lakeland Magic and others temperatures pose elevated wildfire Karels said. gathered to celebrate the threats throughout the state,” Agriculture ribbon cutting for Smoothie Commissioner Nikki Fried said. “I encourage — NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Squad. all Floridians and visitors to be vigilant and Located at 319 Cypress Gardens Blvd. in Winter Haven, Smoothie Squad is Bill would require drivers to put down phones described as a fast casual An author of a new law that toughened motorists from using hand-held wireless restaurant with a big idea – the state’s texting-while-driving ban wants devices in designated school crossings, school that healthy living should be to require motorists to go fully “hands-free” zones and work zones. 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