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By KATHY LEIGH BERKOWITZ meets seniors at their embarking on is what we she helped us do a survey “Usually, at least $10 a funding last year. [email protected] point of need. call a Circulator Service. of the folks, and they ride.” Residents and advo- According to Jane For seniors to be able to determined where they Most of the residents cates went to bat, trying to Imagine living alone Hammond, executive determine where they wanted to go.” use ADA transportation to plead their cause. and having no transpor- director of Elder Point want to go, instead of The answers varied. get them to their doctor, “The Circulator route is tation to go anywhere, Ministries, the transpor- where they have to go,” ALDI, the Citi Center, which is costly as well, modeled after the Smart perhaps not able to drive. tation service fills a need she says. JoAnn Fabrics, Walmart, and it is a long wait. Shuttle,” she says. Family lives in another that used to be provided Elder Point has pro- Walgreens, Publix. They call in advance to Hammond says among state. Alone is not fun by the Citrus Connection. duce markets at several “They seem to love it,” set it up. the places on the route is when one wants to get out But that service was cut residential buildings. says Burton. “It definitely “The Citrus Connection Publix. of the house. There are short because of lack of “So we started with one helps with their indepen- previously had the She says that although places to go and things to funding. of our buildings, which dence, to be able to get to Smart Shuttle, which our they may live across the do and see, if only. If only “We know that there is Episcopal Catholic their shopping done.” residents loved and used street, one may not be there was a way. are still a lot more needs Apartments. Angela Seniors oft have to extensively,” she says. able to walk that far once That is exactly where beyond just going to Burton is the service pay other people to take But the program lost the Circulator Service the doctor. What we are coordinator there, and them shopping, she says. service due to lack of SENIORS | 6 Showers and Flowers, Webber president gets death Starry Knights threat over arming school staff By CHARLES A BAKER III [email protected]
BARTOW – Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is not waiting on legislators in Tallahassee to protect county students from gun violence. Current federal and state law states, in part, that the only people authorized to carry weapons on school Webber International Univer- campuses are law enforce- sity President and CEO Dr. Keith PHOTOS PROVIDED ment officers. Sheriff Judd Wade received a death threat recently described these Feb. 22, 2018 after signing a Polk County Sheriff Grady laws as lunacy, saying peo- contract with the Polk County Judd called the current gun ple can be armed in many Sheriff’s Office to deputize and laws lunacy in reference to areas of the community but arm multiple members of his possession of guns on school campuses. not schools, and that state university staff. legislators are working to to school shooter scenarios called the PCSO Sentinel change that. to be armed on campus in Program. This program If passed as written, addition to school resource is about putting teachers, Florida House Bill 621 officers. The earliest that coaches or other volunteers and Florida Senate Bill either bill could be passed through 135 hours of 1236 would allow school into law is July 2018. specialized training and administrators to have In the meantime, since deputizing them. Said military veterans or retired it’s currently legal for a law volunteers would have no law enforcement officers enforcement officer to be law enforcement authority who have completed armed on campus, Sheriff additional training specific Judd created something THREAT | 6 Polk leaders bios read into Congressional Record By CHARLES A BAKER III Month. Rep. Soto gave founded the Lake Wales [email protected] Congressional Certificates NAACP, and he was pres- to several of the 16 at his ident for 33 years. Austin KISSIMMEE – Sixteen field office in Kissimmee was the first African area African American Feb. 23. Some of the 16 American mayor of Lake leaders were honored by PHOTO BY KATHY LEIGH BERKOWITZ include: Wales. U.S. Rep. Darren Soto The family of James P. Lawrence Epps gradu- A Pop-up Fashion Show by Maniq-in was one of the evening’s delights Sunday, as Growing Feb. 16 when he read Austin of Lake Wales was ated LWHS in 1969, the Positivity and Heart for Winter Haven partnered together to honor area non-profits with a their biographies into the honored. Austin made first year of integration in free evening out at The Garden Ballroom, with dinner, music, fashion and art, titled Starry Congressional Record staff sergeant during Polk County. Epps went Knights. See story on page 22. in Washington, D.C. as World War II. After the part of Black History war he and his family LEADERS | 6
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BARTOW – The 47th Annual Bloomin’ Arts Festival is this weekend! Around 100 artists will be competing for more than $15,000 in prizes, and of course the art is also exhibited for purchase. The festival starts Saturday morning at 9 a.m. and lasts through Sunday at 4 p.m. The Bloomin’ Bike Ride, a family bike ride around Bartow, starts at 8 a.m. with registration an hour prior. Activities at the festival include: the quilt show on the second floor of the Polk County History PHOTO BY CHARLES A. BAKER III Center, the children’s tent with hands on art Winter Haven resident “Washboard” Sue Boulanger entertains activities on the north at the Bloomin’ Arts Festival last year outside a food truck side of the history called C’est St. Bon owned by Lake Hamilton resident Michael Ed Dalton, right, sales representative for Kelley Buick-GMC, and Tony Murray, car show coor- center, the Bloomin’ Car Shorette. dinator for Main Street Bartow, display the huge Best of Show Trophy to be awarded at the Show at Broadway and 47th Annual Bloomin Arts Car show on Saturday, March 3. Sponsored by Kelley Buick-GMC, Summerlin Street, several including the Union Samira Belly Dancers and the show runs from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in downtown Bartow, featuring 37 trophies, music by DJ artist demonstrations Academy Bluegrass Tom Mizell. On Sunday Starvin Darvin, lots of door prizes and a 50/50 raffle. Entry fee is $15 on the day of the show and lots of music on Band, Sage Koury, Dennis from noon until 3 p.m. is a and all proceeds from the car show benefit Bartow First Assembly of God and the Rohr Home East Davidson Saturday Croom and daughters, concert by Skyler Clark. of Bartow. For more info, call 863-640-2945. THIS WEEK
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By KATHY LEIGH BERKOWITZ The couple met with a and the people they have don’t love it, you won’t be [email protected] restaurant consultant who met. Many of the clientele successful. This is all we ate their food, then re- followed them from Lake know.” After five years stok- marked that their food did Alfred and Auburndale as Ashley attended Penn ing the “Fire” at Fire not match their current well. State University for hotel Restaurant, these business furnishings. “We live literally less restaurant management. owners are getting ready “This restaurant is more than two minutes from “So we kind of make a to unveil their complete like an Irish pub type of here,” says Brett. “We are good team, we think, as vision for Fire — a deal,” Brett says. here every day.” far as the restaurant,” Brett remodel that reflects the Brett is a trained chef Brett says that Six/ says. food they serve and the who went to culinary Ten, Anita Strang with Fire will be open this atmosphere they desire. school in Orlando and Main Street and The coming Friday at 11 a.m. As Ashley and Brett Hill served 18 years at Disney Winter Haven Chamber for regular business, Brett say, they serve “upscale as a chef. of Commerce have done notes. The two phase food, in a casual atmo- “I had a lot of experi- “some really wonderful project will first open the sphere, at a reasonable ence with fine dining and things here.” dining room. About a week price.” restaurants out of Disney,” Brett adds he wanted later, the bar will open. Charlie Schiller is doing the design for Fire’s new look. The designer, Brett says, he said, noting that now to bring the fine dining is the same one who did they have an opportunity concept to a casual dining Grove Roots and The Bike to blend the food that has atmosphere, using the Shop in Winter Haven, made them famous with same philosphies as he did Charlie Schiller. their new decor. in fine dining. “The bar will be a little “And the restaurant has a “It doesn’t cost any smaller and a little more new dinner menu coming more to give great service. cozy,” says Brett, and some out as well,” he says. That’s what we focus on, of that seating will move “It’s pretty exciting.” really, food and service, to a lounge area where The couple has lived and it’s been good for us,” the storefront was. There in Winter Haven the he says. will be one entrance, last 8 years, and before Ashley enjoys the small and everything will look that, lived in Orlando. town, the regulars, the different, “more trendy and They opened their first familiar faces. cool,” Brett in keeping with restaurant in Lake Alfred “The feel of the town,” their vision. about ten years ago, a Brett adds, is great. None of the seating little sandwich shop called “Everybody knows capacity will be lost, Brett Fromage. everyone, and it is a good says. They later moved to feeling. You know, when Grey, black and white Auburndale and opened you can provide really will be the colors, with up Fire, and after selling great food and give people white tabletops. it, moved to Winter Haven an opportunity to relax, “It is really going to to their present Fire it is rewarding - serving. transform this place into Restaurant. You have to love it to be in Thursday, March 8 a totally different world,” They say they love this business. It is a hard Doc Anna: Swamp Doctor of Florida he says. downtown Winter Haven business to be in. If you With CARRIE-SUE AYVER
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As long as Grady Judd is sheriff of Polk County, whose presence on campus serves multiple purposes, we believe Polk will receive more than its share of Our Viewpoint including responding to crises that threaten the headlines throughout the state, and occasionally the safety of students and faculties. nation. At least two Polk County law enforcement agencies The anecdotal observation — he may occasionally two private universities — Southeastern in Lakeland — police departments in Lake Wales and Auburndale be in error, but he is never in doubt — applies to one and Webber International in Lake Wales — to carry — have instructed their officers who are not engaged of the most quoted sheriffs in the nation. weapons on campus after extensive training in both in other duties to visit schools on a regular basis. We For our part, we believe Judd is doing an excellent law and marksmanship is a closer question. believe this innovative use of police resources makes job, while we reserve the right to differ with his Both institutions are private schools, not state good sense. judgment from time to time. universities. The nature of private schools is that There are several options that can discourage In the wake of the murder of 17 students and they have more latitude in their policies than public attacks like those that have occurred in Parkland faculty at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School schools. Students or faculty who find themselves at and other cities. Among them are better screening earlier this month, Judd has made headlines with odds with their policies are free to leave. of mentally ill persons who seek to buy firearms and his declaration that he believes that both faculty and In that regard, private schools are akin to other pri- forbidding the sale of devices to convert legal fire- students should carry weapons on school campuses. vate employers who may forbid or allow employees to arms into illegal automatic weapons. We believe that concept is fraught with peril. While carry firearms at the workplace. Public school teachers have their hands full with some teenagers have the emotional maturity to carry Public schools at all levels operate under a different their task of educating their students. We believe deadly weapons on campus, we don’t believe that paradigm. They are governed by the laws of the state. law enforcement officers — not faculty members — standard can be universally applied. And as public institutions, they are entitled to the should be the first line of defense against campus Judd’s initiative to deputize faculty members at services of publicly-funded school resource officers violence.
A young Billy Graham preached in Bartow Chronologically gifted Polk Countians worshipers. He graduated in 1940 from Florida with long memories may remember U.S. Sen. Spessard L. Holland, a life- Baptist Institute (now Trinity College) when Billy Graham preached in Bartow S.L. Frisbie long Bartow resident, attended, and was near Tampa. nearly 57 years ago. invited by Graham to join him on the He had already preached to an Graham, often referred to as outdoor stage. estimated 2 million worshipers over “America’s preacher,” preached at an A 500-voice choir recruited from a 16-week series of rallies at Madison S.L. Frisbie can be contacted at Easter sunrise service in Peace River Polk’s churches performed. Square Garden in 1957 before accepting slfrisbie@hedartlandnewspapers. Park on April 2, 1961. George Beverly Shea, a member the invitation to preach in Bartow four com Born on Nov. 7, 1918, Graham was 42 of Graham’s “crusade team,” was the years later. years old and already one of the world’s featured soloist. In his lifetime, he reportedly preached best known clergymen when he spoke Graham preached for 50 minutes. in more than 185 countries and territo- at the amphitheater in the park east Saturday night for the next morning’s At the close of his sermon, some 350 ries to crowds estimated to total more of Bartow that today is home to the service. The Bartow High School DCT people — young and old, black and than 215 million people. Florida Sheriff’s Youth Villa. Club served coffee and doughnuts all white — responded to his altar call. Graham died last Wednesday at the According to research by Lloyd Harris, night. Graham’s Easter service was part of a age of 99. Bartow’s historian laureate and source At 4:30 a.m. Sunday, traffic was backed year-long observance of the centennial On Easter Sunday morning, 1961, his of most of the information for this up bumper-to-bumper for 3.2 miles, all of the creation of Polk County, which ministry came to Bartow. column, attendance was estimated by the way back to the courthouse. was carved out of the east end of ——— the Florida Highway Patrol at more The service began at 6. Hillsborough County in 1861. (S. L. Frisbie is retired. In 1961, he was than 35,000. That is based on the FHP’s The semi-circular venue of concrete Billy Graham’s ministry began as a a junior at Florida State University, and estimate of 17,000 cars. seating was built on the shore of one of street preacher on Tampa’s Franklin missed the Billy Graham service. Truth The site had designated parking for the phosphate pits on the mined-over Street. He chose that venue, he later be known, he’s not sure he made it to 12,000 of them. site that was developed as Peace River quipped, “because no church would church that day, and is pretty sure that if The park opened at 10 o’clock on Park. It had seating capacity for 10,000 have me.” he did, it wasn’t a sunrise service.)
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Few people have witnessed the sea change in race relations and commu- nity progress that Lemuel Geathers Bob Gernert Sr., lived. Few people describe it as Beneath the eloquently. Chinaberry Tree Geathers, ninety-two years young as of this writing is a life-long Winter Bob Gernert is a student of Winter Haven resident. The Winter Haven Haven history and founded the of 1920 was actually two distinct Museum of Winter Haven History. villages: Winter Haven and the then separately incorporated Florence Villa. (The two villages would merge in 1923.) Geathers was born in his family’s home in the Pughsville neighborhood located in southwest Winter Haven. His mother, widowed when Lemuel was a young boy, had but a third grade education but she successfully saw her four children graduate with college degrees. Mr. Geathers proud- ly notes that he and wife Juanita saw their six children do the same. He speaks with pride of his US Navy service to our country in WWII and, while away in the war effort, he occasionally would see news reel footage that included scenes from Cypress Gardens proudly noting to his service buddies, “That’s my home.” Geathers also notes with interest, “When I was a young boy I was not allowed to go to the public library, and later I served on the Library Board!” During his life’s journey, he has worn many hats from electrical Lemuel Geathers Geathers receives the 2010 Banker’s Cup Man of the Year award from Judy B. Cleaves. contractor to grove owner — land- lord to hospital board member — Geathers worked with community could have listened to Mr. Geathers About the series ... Early in Winter and more. In 1973, he was elected leaders, including the late Richard all night.” Haven’s history, a large Chinaberry the first African American Winter Dantzler to develop successful Lemuel Geathers is a walking tree grew near the middle of Central Haven City Commissioner serving as integration plans for Haven schools. Winter Haven history book. He Avenue at the corner of the Snell Bank mayor in 1975. He also was instrumental in efforts has participated in programs at (now the Times Square building). While serving as mayor he notes to establish the original Polk State the Winter Haven Museum and on It was beneath this tree that early the commissioner seated next to him College campus on what was then behalf of the Winter Haven Woman’s residents shared the news and solved said to him, “You have no business the city golf course. Club. He is often quick to say, “I love the challenges of the day. being here.” But Geathers casually For his bridge-building work everybody. I’ve seen a lot in my day The Museum of Winter Haven adds that he never let such com- within the community Geathers was … some good and some bad … but History is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. ments stand in his way. “I learned awarded the 2010 Banker’s Cup Man I just love this community. I LOVE to Noon. A walking tour of the dis- long ago to build relationships with of the Year Award. During his accep- Winter Haven.” plays occurs at 10 a.m. each Saturday. other leaders within the community. tance speech he joked, “I’m surprised Note: Mr. Geathers is one of many There are many new displays and It was those individuals who became I was nominated … there aren’t too featured in the Museum’s current pieces of Winter Haven history to see. a part of successful commission many people I haven’t offended over exhibit, “People from the Pages of Group visits are also available by votes and community projects that the years!” He proceeded to speak Our History.” Visit now through May appointment. Contact Bob Gernert at might never have been accomplished about his life with great eloquence on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to Noon 863-206-6855 or bobgernert@gmail. through confrontation.” To his credit, prompting one attendee to note, “I and groups by appointment. com. Distracted Driving One of the worst problems that we officer cannot pull you over for about motor vehicle crashes from have on Florida roadways are distrac- texting and driving, because it’s the Florida Department of Highway tions; texting while driving is perhaps Grady Judd considered a secondary offense. The Safety and Motor Vehicles. There the one most often talked about, but officer would have to pull you over for were more than 395,785 crashes in there are plenty of others. Talking on Polk County Sheriff a primary offense, such as speeding, Florida in 2016 (the most recent the cell phone, eating while driving, or driving without a seat belt. But available data). Of those crashes, 241 doing your makeup, shaving, and there are several bills being consid- fatalities occurred in crashes where even a simple conversation with ered in the Florida legislature that distracted driving played a role in the someone else in the car is enough to aim to change it to a primary offense crash. While 241 seems like such a impede your concentration on your if signed into law. small number out of nearly 400,000 driving. You might be surprised how many crashes, imagine if one of those 241 As it stands now, current Florida to go. times a law enforcement officer has deaths was your spouse, your parent, law allows you to talk on your cell The law does have some exemp- heard somebody say to them, “You or your child. Keep in mind that phone. Texting on the other hand (or tions such as emergency vehicle need to make it against the law for there were 3,500 crashes that re- any hand, for that matter) is a big operators, or people using their somebody to talk on the cell phone sulted in injuries that incapacitated no-no. The law (Florida State Statute phones as a navigational device, or while driving.” The simple reason we someone. I’m talking about people 316.305) essentially says that no even someone who is reporting an don’t make such a law is because law who lost a leg or an arm, or had their driver can use the internet or type on emergency, or criminal or suspicious enforcement officers don’t make laws, back broken, or a pelvis shattered. a wireless device (cell phones) while activity. Although for that, it is so we only enforce them. Your represen- And there were thousands more driving. You are legally allowed to much simpler just to call 911. tatives in the state legislature make crashes with minor or no injuries. text while you are stopped at a stop If you’re fortunate enough to have the laws, so you need to reach out to Every one of these crashes was light, but don’t be that person who is one of those self-driving cars, feel them about changing laws. avoidable. When you drive a car, your so focused on their Facebook perus- free to text away. You’re exempt too I can’t imagine why anyone number one priority is operating that ing that they didn’t notice the light (as long as the car is in autonomous wouldn’t think there is a problem car in a safe manner. So please, drive changing to green, and now you have mode at the time). with texting while driving. I’d like like your life depends on it. Because twelve angry drivers behind you eager Under current Florida law, an to share some interesting statistics it does. PETS ARE GOOD FOR YOUR MENTAL AND PHYSICAL WELL BEING. 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The teenager who killed guns on campus seems THREAT 17 at the Broward County to be how Florida state LEADERS school on Valentine’s Day legislators want to solve FROM PAGE 1 used an assault rifle. the problem. On Friday FROM PAGE 1 Sheriff Judd said the Florida Gov. Rick Scott beyond protecting students politics of gun control are announced his own three on to get an associate’s in the event of an active bogging down the process point plan to prevent gun degree and became shooter scenario. To date, of protecting children. violence: banning the sale a special deputy with the only county school ad- On Feb. 23 he and Rep. of firearms to anybody PCSO for six years. The ministrators to initiate such Ross Spano announced a under the age of 21, having Epps Funeral Home help are administrators at series of measures they are trained officers in every owner and ordained Southeastern University recommending to reduce school by the start of next minister served the in Lakeland, which started the threat of mass casualty school year and banning community for four using the PCSO Sentinel shootings. bump stocks for all. decades. PHOTO PROVIDED Program in 2017. “We must have a Several local law In 1993, Keva Harris On Feb. 22, Webber multi-layered approach enforcement personnel was the first African U.S. Rep. Darren Soto read the biographies of 16 area African International University to keeping our schools posted comments last American woman to be American leaders into the Congressional Record Feb. 16. in Babson Park became and our community safe,” week about the Brevard hired as an officer by Honored in Kissimmee Feb. 23, Shawn Kinsey and Wanda the second county school Sheriff Judd said. County school resource the Haines City Police Howard were given Congressional Certificates as Karen Cooper to complete the process Judd admitted that officer who was caught Department. Harris was Welzel of Polk County Democrats, left, supports. of being part of the PCSO arming teachers, a big on tape hiding. Several promoted to captain in past president of the attackers innocent. The Sentinel Program. part of his plan, was not said nobody knows how 2017, and is a longtime Winter Haven NAACP trial sparked the civil Webber International a guarantee that school they will react when the member of the Haines and member of the rights movement. University CEO and shootings would end. shooting starts, whether City NAACP. Winter Haven Public Dr. J. A. Wiltshire is the President Dr. Keith Wade The school resource that be an officer or a Wanda Faye Howard is Education Partnership first African American said in August 2017, PCSO officer at Marjory Douglas trained teacher. the first female presi- board, among many physician in Lake Wales. staff were providing active High School reportedly Dr. Wade was asked what dent of the Lake Wales other community Dr. Wiltshire reached shooter training on cam- was caught on tape doing the student body thought NAACP. Howard is a long involvements. the rank of lieutenant pus, and afterward, he and nothing when the shooting about arming school staff. time Lake Wales volun- Long time resident in the U.S. Army and in his staff were told about the started on campus Feb. Dr. Wade said there were teer, among other com- of Winter Haven, Recy 1948 opened a practice Sentinel Program. Dr. Wade 14. The Associated Press mixed feelings. He said munity involvements. Taylor was kidnapped on B Street, delivering said they enthusiastically reported that a second initially as many as 30 of Shawn Kinsey of and assaulted by six over 2500 babies before agreed to start the process. police officer was helping his staff volunteered for Winter Haven is the men in Alabama in 1944. retiring in 1995. In more The concept of arming to maintain a campus the training. Not that many current chairman of the A young Rosa Parks in- than 50 years, he made teachers or other vol- baseball field when the will be trained although Polk County Democratic vestigated how after five thousands of late house unteers on campus has shooting started. That he did not want to say Executive Committee, minutes a jury found her calls. elicited emotions nation- second officer rendered exactly how many have wide, both from those medical aid and got a started. Those who did are who support and those description of the shooter scheduled to complete who oppose the concept. from said student instead training within 90 days. Immediately after signing of bypassing casualties and “I want help from down the contract between going after the gunman as the hall, not down the Less waiting Webber International officers are trained to do. street,” Dr. Wade said. University and PCSO President Donald Trump Sheriff Judd said there where it matters most – Thursday, Dr. Wade said reportedly referred to the are several other school ad- his life was threatened by school resource officer as ministrators who may be somebody who did not a coward and proposed to announcing participation our emergency room. agree with the policy of pay armed teachers extra in the Sentinel Program in arming school staff. salary. the coming weeks. Last week dozens of The good guys with guns “When that mad man students from Marjory also reportedly visited the walks on to the campus Stoneman Douglas High gunman’s house multiple intent on killing our School traveled by bus to times over the past few children we are going to Tallahassee to lobby for years and did not take immediately engage him a state ban of all assault much action to stop the and shoot at him a lot until weapons as opposed to killer. Teachers would be the threat is neutralized lobbying to arm their no more apt to run toward and he cannot harm our teachers according to gunshots than trained children, period,” Sheriff multiple media outlets. officers. But putting more Judd said.
says. well I want to go to Hobby SENIORS The goal is to expand Lobby, so we put Hobby the service to include Lobby for the Winter FROM PAGE 1 other buildings, both Haven folks who maybe in Winter Haven and in want to go to Lakeland. they have their groceries Lakeland. I think we would still be in tow. One volunteer driver, able to do it for $2 each Sometimes the requests who has been trained and way, because we have are a little different. has had a background drivers that are going that “Last week we stopped check, currently operators way anyway. If we can at Lowe’s. That is not one the Circulator. do our job, which is to of our stops where we say “Our goal would be schedule properly, then You can count on us we are going to go,” says to have one going every we may be able to create when every minute counts. Hammond. single day. We would love opportunities like that.” “But that is the that. If the interest is there, Polk County Elderly Circulator, it is not set in we have the infrastructure Services was in charge stone. Anything on the to do it,” she says. of congregant dining, route is game. We come Elder Point now has where the seniors could At Lake Wales Medical Center, you’ll find faster care in the to their building at 9 a.m. four wheelchair accessible go and have a free lunch, emergency room. We work diligently to have you initially on Wednesdays. They vans, which are federally and those vans were used seen by a medical professional* in 30 minutes – or less. And, pay $2 each way. It is all funded with grants and in that process. When done electronically. We have some restrictions. they outsourced that with a team of dedicated medical specialists, we can provide don’t carry any cash. We Then there are six 12 whole responsibility to a lot more care if you need it. In addition, for minor illnesses have little Elder Point passenger vans, actually a non-profit, those vans and injuries, we offer Fast Track service during peak hours to Gift Cards. The money on 7 given to them by Polk were sent to Elder Point. the cards can be used for County Elderly Services, Additionally, the help you spend even less time in the E.R. produce, or it can be used but one they use as a Circulator could use for rides.” “veggie van” for making sponsorships for upkeep The 30-Minutes-Or-Less E.R. Service Pledge Or they can use any their produce deliveries. of the vans. Insurance other form of electronic Another thing they are is provided through the plus Fast Track service – payment that they want, working on is a calendar Citrus Connection. Also, only at Lake Wales Medical Center. she adds. with places to go such if an individual wanted It is $2 each way, but as art museums, special to pay $25 or some other if they decide they want restaurants with discounts small amount, to put on a to stop at more than one for seniors on different gift card for a senior, that stop, then it is $5 as many days. can be done through Elder stops as they want. “The first day we ran the Point Ministries. The service runs until Circulator here, the lady Call Jane Hammond at LakeWalesMedicalCenter.com 1 p.m. said ‘Did you say we were 863-255-7965 for more “It allows for complete going to Lakeland?’ and information on helping *Medical professionals may include physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners. If you are flexibility,” Hammond I said we didn’t. She said the Circulator. experiencing a medical emergency, call 911. • Lake Wales Medical Center is owned in part by physicians. Wednesday, February 28, 2018 Page 7 LAKE WALES NEWS Lake Wales election canceled
By CHARLES A BAKER III paperwork that day, but City clerk debate Fields said. Gibson said he wanted determine whether to [email protected] after the noon deadline. Mayor Eugene Fultz to keep the rules as they add the topic to the 2019 City Attorney Chuck After the 2017 firing of said that 65 percent of are now. Commissioner ballot. LAKE WALES – Galloway recommended former Lake Wales City Florida cities treat the Howell said she feels Members of the Lake Howell resign from her Clerk Clara VanBlargan, city clerk position like like she is in charge of Food trucks Wales City Commission position May 1 when her members of the com- every other department the city clerk, but has no voted to cancel the term officially ends. At mission requested the head, who are hired, fired authority to do anything Lake Wales City April 3 municipal elec- that point, members of city manager survey how and supervised by a city and that the commission Clerk Jennifer Nanek tion Feb. 20. the commission could other cities handle the manager. Fultz also said should be able to evalu- announced that the The election would vote to either appoint employment parameters according to the Florida ate the clerk, not just hire Lake Wales Food Truck have allowed voters to Howell for at least a of the city clerk position. Association of City and fire. Commissioner Invasion has returned. pick commissioners for year or appoint another As it currently stands, the Clerks, however, there is Tonya Stewart, who cast Vendors recently seats three and five in person. Lake Wales Commission no preference. the deciding vote to fire signed a six month Lake Wales and vote to Howell told commis- is responsible for hiring “Therefore it’s up to VanBlargan in 2017 said contract to return to change the city commis- sioners that she wanted and firing the city clerk, us,” Mayor Fultz said. she also thinks change is Lake Wales every third sion term from two to to retain her seat on the and the city manager Deputy Mayor Gibson needed. Monday of the month at three years. Members of commission. is responsible for said the commission was The city manager Lake Wales Park. the commission voted Galloway said regard- supervising the clerk. ill equipped to termi- agreed to come up with A dozen food trucks unanimously to cancel less of who the commis- Commissioners wanted nate the employment some written options participated Feb. 19. the election because sioners voted to appoint to know how other cities of VanBlargan in 2017, so the matter could be They will be at the park Deputy Mayor Robin to fill the seat, that work in that regard. and that he thought put to a vote. A change from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Gibson ran unopposed appointment would only City manager Fields the city clerk position in the city clerk param- those Mondays. In ad- for seat five, because be until April 2019, the said he was satisfied with should be like any eters would require an dition to the good food, nobody qualified for seat next municipal election. the current parameters. other department head. election. This matter is the rallies will also have a three and because it was Deputy Mayor Gibson, He said if he became re- Commissioner Curtis being discussed now to kids zone set up. not likely many would also a lawyer, said ac- sponsible for hiring and turn out to vote if the cording to the charter an firing the city clerk, he only thing on the ballot appointment would last would be satisfied with was increasing term the full two year term. that also. Fields said he limits. City manager Ken Fields did not think having the Commissioner Terrye requested more time commission having the Howell said she acci- to research which legal responsibility of hiring, dentally did not realize opinion had case law to firing and supervising POOLK STAT TETE COLOLLELEGEG SPECIAL the deadline to qualify determine who was right the clerk would work. herself to be re-elected and that he would return “The idea of a totally was at noon on Feb. 16. with more information independent city clerk PERFORMANCE She said she attempted at a subsequent commis- is something that I don’t to turn in her election sion meeting. think works in any city,” 200188 SEAEASOSON SERIES WIW NTNTERR HAVAVENEN CAMAMPUPUS
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Bartow Public Library Our library’s ongoing Mondays and Thursdays cost ten cents per page. is roaring into March program Quilting for A from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., A good way to keep up with a lot of activities for Paul Wartenberg Cause has changed their with the Matter of Balance with library events is to our community to enjoy! hours and will meet every classes Mondays from 11 visit our Facebook page To our Bartow families, Bartow Public Library Monday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. to noon. at https://www.facebook. we are continuing Story p.m. to work on quilts for We finally received the com/Bartow-Public- Times for 3-5 Year Olds this local assisted living homes. basic IRS Tax forms and Library-73708406055/. 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By BRIANNA PRICE trophy at their most the chance to compete opportunity to move on team estimates the cost transportation, lodging WINTER HAVEN CHAMBER OF recent competition. with their robotic skills to the next level in this to be around $6,000. and registration for the COMMERCE In the Technobotic and to have friendly educational arena. The This cost will cover team to participate. A team from the Academy, students are comradery with fellow Winter Haven High able to get hands-on technobotics students Public Announcement School Technobotics experience in robotic from other areas. Request For Qualifications: training, technological In order for the team Academy have qualified RFP – Construction Management Firm advances and science. to move forward to the for the VEX Robotics For Lake Wales Charter Schools Inc., Edward W. Bok Academy World Championship. They also are given the Championship, they This Championship, the opportunity learn more will need help from the Lake Wales Charter Schools, Inc. (LWCS), located in Lake Wales, FL, is interested in entering world’s largest robotics about up and coming Winter Haven commu- into a contract with a qualified Construction Management Firm for an Administration Build- competition according technologies that will nity. The Technobotics ing located on the campus of Edward W. Bok Academy. The specific services requested shall to the Guinness World help them as they join Academy at Winter consist of providing for: the workforce following Haven High School has Records, will take place Project Location Edward W. Bok Academy high school. These com- 5 team members and in April in Louisville, 13901 U.S. 27 South petitions give students they all wish to have this Kentucky. They not Lake Wales, FL 33859 only qualified for the Scope Championship, they also brought home the finalist Construction of a single story Administration Building consisting of Entry Lobby, Reception, Clinic, Offices, Workroom, Three (3) Classrooms, Group Toilets, and Mechanical/Electrical Rooms. The proposed design will encompass the approximate same footprint of the damaged WELCOME TO building, approximately 8,100 square feet in area with an estimated construction cost of $ 1.8 A SERIES ON million. To be eligible for consideration, interested firms must be qualified to do business in the State EDUCATION . . . of Florida according to the laws of the State of Florida. Those firms desiring to provide services sponsored by the Greater for this project must complete and submit the initial qualification submittal package available Winter Haven Area Chamber on the website www.lwcharterschools.com of Commerce and Sun Central Applicants shall provide one (1) original and five (5) copies of the requested information Media Group. In this space, you to: will meet some of the area’s Lake Wales Charter Schools, Inc. schools and see how you can Attn: Mr. Brian Fisher, Chief Financial Officer get involved. Schools need 130 East Central Avenue help from their communities Lake Wales, FL 33850 to succeed. And a successful PHOTO PROVIDED school helps build tomorrow’s All packets must be received by the Lake Wales Charter Schools, Inc. no later than 3pm on workforce. The Winter Haven High School Technobotics Academy team. Wednesday, March 21, 2018. adno=3552640 Dreaming of your home sweet home? We have been making dreams come true since 2008!
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You might have missed it, but Polk oldest knockout style tournament on Southeastern, ranked No. 16 in wom- County has a college basketball team the globe, dating back to 1914. And en’s softball, in back-to-back games last that’s ranked No. 1 in the nation, which Brian Ackley never has there been a year when the week, getting some help along the way would be the Southeastern University’s number of PDL teams invited has gone from local softball talent. women’s basketball squad. They are Ack’s Angles down, so that’s the math part of it Auburndale’s Meghan Lindell had a unbeaten, and ranked No. 1 in the anyways. hit and a walk and scored the game’s NAIA. They just won their third straight And just for a little soccer karma just only run in the opener. She is 9-24 so Sun Conference title – that’s the same in case, the Tropics Chief Operating far on the young season. Laura Borders, league as Warner and Webber play Officer Chris Economides was one of a Lake Wales native and graduate of in – and will hope to advance past the the owner of the Rochester Rhinos in Winter Haven, is off to a sizzling 11- Elite Eight, which is where their season 1999. Significant why? Because the for-27 start at the plate. She had a hit, ended last year. Hunt U.S. Open Cup, an incredible Rhinos are the last non Major League run scored and RBI in the Warriors 5-3 feather in the team’s cap since last year Soccer team to win the Cup. Hey, nightcap triumph. * * * was their very first in existence. And, dream on soccer fans, but keep May 9 Nice to see Webber drawing from It won’t be official for a few more if it goes their way, Polk County might open on your calendars. the local softball deep pool of talent. weeks, but the disappointment of the even get the honor to host a game (it And by the way, the outdoor Tropics Auburndale’s Stephanie Johnson, a Florida Tropics missing out on the would be likely Wednesday, May 9) at start their regular 2018 PDL schedule pitcher who played at All Saints, and Major Arena Soccer League playoffs this Bryant Stadium in Lakeland. Pretty on May 12 at Bryant Stadium. Could be Lake Wales graduate Daisy Riggleman season could quickly be offset by some impressive for a team that didn’t even quite a week. are both freshman who have had some big news from their sister franchise, the exist a year ago. playing time already in their young Lakeland Tropics, who play in the USL’s The Tropics finished 13th in overall * * * college careers. Premier Development League. points in the 72-team league last year. Speaking of rankings, maybe the By the way, Webber will scrimmage The math, at least, says Lakeland In 2017, the PDL had 21 teams invited Webber softball team should get Polk State Thursday, March 1 starting at should get an invitation to the Lamar to the 2017 event, which is the second some consideration after knocking off 5 p.m in Winter Haven. Winter Haven close to final four Rewind By BRIAN ACKLEY (219), Jemarcus By CHARLES A BAKER III home during the 2017-18 SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Leatherwood of Ridge [email protected] season. All nine of their Community (239), and losses happened against CLOSE CALL – When Fort Meade’s Cleveland WINTER HAVEN - The teams on neutral sites. Winter Haven had a 18 Reed (unlimited). Winter Haven High The Blue Devils played point lead, on the road, School Blue Devils against Wharton High in their regional finals CHOPPED DOWN – basketball team beat School Tuesday night. If in Melbourne, the Blue We cannot tell a lie, Feb. Plant High School 60-53 they win that game, they Devils knew they didn’t 22 (George Washington’s Feb. 22. The victory got make it into the final four have things totally in actual birthday) was not them into the sweet 16 of in Lakeland March 9. hand. Even if it was the a good day on the hard- the FHSAA Class 8A state Keyshawn Bryant led fourth quarter. Sure woods for a couple of championship. all scoring with 22 points. enough, the Bulldogs local teams, Auburndale If they win Tuesday, Bryant had a great game cut it to three, but got and Bartow, which each the home team 21-9 Thursday night, dunking no closer to sending fell in boy’s basketball will have undefeated at the ball four times. the local hoop team to regional quarterfinal another state tourna- play. Auburndale fell to Right: Timmy ment. Winter Haven has Daytona Mainland by 10, Watts goes won five girls basketball despite a 16 point night up for two championships through from Nate Beymer, while during a the years. As usual, the Yellow Jackets lost a playoff game there wasn’t just one heartbreaker to Tampa Thursday or two stars. Zakiyah Wharton, 51-50. The night. Franklin had 18 points hosts got the winning to lead the Blue Devils, bucket with just under while Melijah Sullivan 10 seconds to play, and chipped in with a dozen. Bartow didn’t get a final Diamond Battles hit shot attempt off. Kudos two big throws from to the Jackets, however, the charity stripe in the who were in no position closing seconds as well. Below: to win at intermission, This fourth scoring just 13 points in quarter dunk WEIGHTY MATTER the first two quarters to – No dumbbells, those by Keyshawn PHOTOS BY CHARLES A. BAKER III trail by 16 going to the Bryant Lake Wales High School locker room. helped the Blue Devil Keyshawn Bryant scored eight of his 22 points boys weight lifting Blue Devils against Plant Feb. 22 by dunking the ball. team are smart. The TURNING UP THE finish off Highlanders won the Polk THUNDER – By the way, Plant High County title last week, overlooked in all the School edging Winter Haven basketball and soccer Feb. 22. 44-38 for the top spot. hooply of the past Auburndale was third few weeks is the news with 30 points. Michael that the Lake Region Head Jr. and Joshua Thunder football pro- Greene brought home in- gram has a new leader. dividual titles at 154 and Jason Stokes will take 183 pounds respectively. over, after having spent Others to win individual about a decade coaching titles include Reese Lot of in Hillsborough County, Fort Meade (119), Darian most as a head coach, Crooms of Auburndale and with some success, (129), Javian Ferguson including two eight win of Auburndale (169), seasons at Gaither. He William Davis of Lake also lead Bloomingdale Bryson Birdsong scored 13 points against Plant High School Region (199), Jabari Lewis to its first ever playoff Feb. 22. of Ridge Community appearance in 2008. Wednesday, February 28, 2018 Page 13 POLK COUNTY SPORTS Five Minutes with Tracy McGrady
By BRIAN ACKLEY family there, right? The best support that you might not have gotten some- SPORTS CORRESPONDENT you could possibly get is your family, so where else? there was no pressure for me.” TM: “My thing is I grew up on the (Sixty-two and 2,407. Those are two SCMG: If you had a chance to playground. I always played against in an array of incredible numbers give one or two pieces of advice to a older guys. I have a lot of family there. that Auburndale’s Tracy McGrady G-League player, what would those be? Pretty much the whole town is my fam- put up during his amazing National ily. I played against my older cousins, Basketball Association career, that was TM: “I would tell them to go back and they used to beat up on me a lot, anything but predestined to be great. and look at my story. I can’t tell you that’s where I got my toughness from. McGrady, who was honored by the anything about the G-League because I And it didn’t matter what opportunity NBA’S G-League Lakeland Magic last TM: “You know, I had to grab my didn’t play there. But what I can tell you it was, how big the stage was, I was Friday, says for a long time, his game inspiration off the TV, the airwaves, is I was overlooked when I was younger always ready for it.” was overlooked while playing for the watching guys that I idolized. Now, we and coming up. I wasn’t ranked as a Bloodhounds. He talked about what it can give these kids hope because it’s SCMG: More proud of, two was like to play professionally so close right here in their backyard, you can kid in high school until I got in front of the best players in the world on that time-scoring champion or NBA Most to home, his pride in winning the NBA’s actually come here and physically see Improved Player award? most improved award early in his career, professional basketball players that platform. And when that opportunity and what advice he might give members possibly one day could be NBA players. presented itself, I made a name for myself. So it’s the same with you guys. TM: “Most improved, because it showed of the Mini Magic who continue to har- That’s a great thing. They have a great the progress in my game. I didn’t settle for That’s what you have to do. When that bor the professional basketball dream. obligation to this community to be just making it to the NBA. Most improved He won the NBA scoring title twice, and class citizens on the basketball court, opportunity is there, you have to take showed this kid worked his butt off to be five times was a league all-star. And, oh, to represent this area well, and I think full advantage. It’s not a bad thing that better than he was the previous year. So about those numbers. Sixty-two is the they’ll get some great support. you are in the G-League. Everybody that to me was more fulfilling than the most points ever scored by an Orlando wants to make it to the NBA, I wanted scoring titles. The thing was, I came into Magic player in one game, and 2,407 SCMG: When you played in Orlando, to be ranked when I was in high school the league wanting to be a Scotty Pippen is the most number of points scored in was there more pressure or less pres- but nobody knew who I was. It made type, and all around type player. My first a single season by a Magic player. Both sure than other places you played? me work harder. It made me appreciate year with the Orlando Magic, there was no marks, of course, are McGrady’s.) the work and I had something to really Grant Hill, so I had to accept another role. TM: “I didn’t feel any pressure. I look forward to. Once I got a taste of it, I had to carry the franchise at 20 years SCMG: You grew up here in Polk. mean as it was, I embraced it. I felt so then I didn’t want to look back.” old by myself and I had never done that What does it mean for the county to comfortable coming back home. What before. It’s like ‘here are the keys, you have have its own professional basketball player doesn’t want to be on the bas- SCMG: Did you take something from to take us to the promised land.’ So I had team now? ketball court and look up and see your growing up and playing in Auburndale to grow up pretty quick.” Blue Devils head to RP Funding Center By BRIAN ACKLEY extended netting while you’re there, will be donated to the Polk County SPORTS CORRESPONDENT along with the 34 Club, the air-condi- Humane Society. This is the 10th year tioned parry area down the right field of the event. Saturday, bikers will be in ON THE MARCH – As expected, line that includes an all-you-can eat the Alturas and Fort Meade areas for although it was by no means easy, the buffet. Spring training tickets there a road race and time trials. The event Winter Haven girl’s basketball team will cost $85. By the way, a tip of Al Kaline’s will be centered near Lake Buffum and be playing at the RP Funding Center cap to you if you know why they call Summers Road. Races start at 8 a.m. in Lakeland this week. Circle Saturday, it the 34 Club. It’s because 1934 is the The longest pro race is 70 miles. And a March 3 at 4 p.m. because that’s when also a very good team. Winter Haven beat first year the Tigers came to Lakeland seven-mile time trial goes off later that the Class 8A finals will tip off. Of course, them by 10, thanks to a 21-point perfor- to have spring training, and they’ve day at 4 p.m. Sunday is the real specta- the Blue Devils will have to get by mance by Zakiyah Franklin, and Lincoln never left. There are also home games tor event, a closed course in downtown Tallahassee based Lincoln High School scored a seven point win. Both teams like next Tuesday and Wednesday with tasty Winter Haven that starts and finished in the semi-finals. The Trojans actually to turn up the defensive heat. Tip off is opponents – the Yankees and Blue Jays. adjacent to Central Park. Activities start trailed by four in their regional final Friday, March 2 at 4 p.m. at 8 that morning, with the final race before rallying to win by six to earn their BIKES AND BARKS – The Chain of going off at 1:45 p.m. The longest pro first ever trip the state final four. The TIGER TIME – Spring training is in Lakes Cycling Classic will hit the streets, race, going off just before that, will last come in at 22-1. They were regional final- full bloom now, and the Tigers will have and in various rural parts of Southern 70 minutes. Lots of viewing areas will be ists last year before falling. The two teams three straight games at home March Polk, for a United States Cycling provided. This is an event that required have one common opponent, Rickards, 1-3, featuring the Braves, Marlins and Federation sanctioned event March 10 both speed and agility, with often lots of another Tallahasse area team, which is Rays, respectively. Check out the new and 11. Proceeds from the weekend close-quarters passing going on. Light up the Night 5K KidBalla auditions for By BRIAN ACKLEY LUTN, as they like to call it, SPORTS CORRESPONDENT helps the Junior League fund many of their community America’s Got Talent Winter Haven’s Central Park programs driven by their mission is always a cool place to be, but which is bettering the lives of By CHARLES A BAKER III has more than 40,000 views how cool would it be to be there women and children. [email protected] online. at night, having fun, eating at Among the program are “Kids Kidballa now has three food trucks, and walking or in the Kitchen” which teaches ORLANDO – Eight-year- songs. His second single running to help raise money for a youngster how to prepare healthy old Haines City rap artist was Educated Swag, and great cause? snacks and meals, its mobile Curtis Marshawn “KidBalla” recently the young artist The Junior League of Great food pantry, and the “Stork Pile,” Bean Jr. and his family and his father produced a Winter Haven will be hosting which helps new mothers with traveled to Phoenix, AZ song called No Bullying. All its annual Light up the Night 5k many of their essential needs on Feb. 23 to audition for three songs have a positive and Community Celebration. during the weeks immediately America’s Got Talent. message. You can run, walk, jog (we don’t after they give birth. KidBalla debuted his Marshawn and his recommend crawling), but the Items, selected in conjunc- first single, Wanna Be younger brother Carter ultimate goal is to end up at the tion with staff at The Women’s Somebody, on his eighth attend Bethune Academy. big post-event party at Grove Hospital in Winter Haven, birthday, Dec. 21, and has According to the Roots Brewing. include diapers, onesies, toys, since toured the county America’s Got Talent blankets and a first aid kit, all Although the race starts at 7 performing at several website, Kidballa had 90 PHOTO PROVIDED p.m., the fun actually starts at delivered in a laundry basket. schools and other venues. seconds to impress the 6:30 p.m. With the food truck Twice a year, the group also His father, Curtis judges in Phoenix. The fam- Marshawn “KidBalla” Bean, his brother rally and live music. Registration gives out teacher mini-grants Marshawn “BallaBean” ily should know by the end Carter and father Curtis pose before leaving day before and day of race is $35. from between $50 and $250 to Bean Sr. raised $400 wash- of March whether he will for an America’s Got Talent audition in There is no charge to attend the help support a wide variety of ing cars to produce his son’s get to perform for a nation- Phoenix, AZ from Orlando International after party. classroom initiatives as well. first music video which now al television audience. Airport Feb. 23, 2018. Page 14 Wednesday, February 28, 2018 BARTOW NEWS Clinic nurse wins prestigious award
By KATHY LEIGH BERKOWITZ In her off time, she is [email protected] a Girl Scout leader for Troop 437 in Bartow. Also Ask Margie Foreman, having three daughters, clinic nurse at James E. she says she stays very Stephens Elementary in busy, and has been in- Bartow why she loves her volved in Future Farmers job, and she will say “It of America and 4H, in is nice to watch the kids addition to being the grow.” president of the Parent The 2018 Polk County Teacher Organization. School-Related Employee “Part of what I do is of the Year award winner PTO, and that is getting is described as a nurse parents involved,” she who “compassionately at- says. tends to all of the bumps PHOTO PROVIDED She notes it is very im- and bruises, as well as portant for parents to stay tummy aches and loose Margie Foreman — 2018 in touch with the school. teeth,” at the school, Polk County School-Related Parent involvement according to Rachel Employee of the Year award makes the school expe- Pleasant, senior director winner, has served at James rience “successful,” she of communications, Polk E. Stephens Elementary in PHOTO PROVIDED notes. County Public Schools. Bartow for about 8 years as Prior to serving as a “She also takes care the school’s clinic nurse. Margie Foreman, clinical nurse at James E. Stephens Elementary School in Bartow, poses for a nurse in the education of hungry tummies by learn and grow, it is nice photo with students. Foreman won the 2018 Polk County School-Related Employee of the Year system, she was a nurse overseeing a program to be the person they this year. “It was an honor,” she said. for about 10 years at the that sends backpacks come to to talk about all right next to the clinic. receiving the award. She has seen a lot over jail and served at Boot full of food home with kinds of things. “She was always very “She is a very caring the years. camp for 5 years. She needy students so they “A lot of them don’t helpful,” says Rodriguez and wonderful person,” One time there was a also worked in pediatrics can have something to have somebody at home of Foreman. she says. “I knew she was child in Pre-K who had a at Polk General Hospital eat at home. In addition, they can talk to,” she says. “Even when she was going to have a good shot brain tumor. when it was open. she helps maintain the “I love my job. I work in very busy in the clinic at it.” “He is older now, at an- The Florida School- school’s clothing closet the clinic, but help in the with her little patients.” What makes a good other school. Back then, Related Employee of the to ensure students have office a lot too,” she adds. She knew, Rodriguez school nurse? he did not see, he was Year award recognizes a nice, clean wardrobe,” “It’s a team effort.” said, most of the students “Listen to the kids, first non-verbal,” she says, but outstanding education she said. Maria Rodriguez, prin- at the school by name, of all,” says Foreman. now, he is thriving. support personnel Foreman has served at cipal secretary, started and Rodriguez adds “A lot of times it may “It warms your heart,” for contributions to the school for 8 years and out at the school as a that she was not a bit not be a physical illness she says, to watch their schools and says that to see students terminal operator, sitting surprised at Foreman they have.” children grow. communities. BUSINESS DIRECTORY Computer Services Make Sure Your Listed! 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By KATHY LEIGH BERKOWITZ names or schools. Judges she says, “a good teacher says she is the “epitomy [email protected] included community smiles on the first day of of professionalism,” and members from local orga- school.” notes that “when you are Michelle Dinwiddie, nizations and businesses, “The students enjoy in her classroom, it feels a 10th-grade English as well as past winners and knowing that you love to like a home, not only set teacher at Lake Gibson finalists. be here,” she says. for learning. It is decorated High in Lakeland, says she She and Employee of the Together, they both so it does not feel like a loves interacting with the Year, Margie Foreman, will acknowledge when they classroom. students and the fact that move on to compete for fail, and celebrate their One thing she does is she can wear “many hats” state titles. victories, while maintain- memorize the students — in her classroom. Each year, the Florida ing, she says, “positivity.” all of her students — by Last week, she was Department of Education For her, that personal photo and name before announced as the 2018 names a Florida Teacher enthusiasm is a choice. the first day of school, Polk County Teacher of the of the Year, choosing an “You choose to be hap- then greets them each - by year as Polk County Public educator who has “demon- py. Sometimes you fake it name. Schools celebrated its top strated a superior capacity till you make it,” she says, “I feel like a proud father educators and employees to inspire a love of learning “because there are some now,” says the principal. during an awards cere- in students of all back- days that it is difficult.” “I am so happy for her.” mony at the RP Funding grounds and abilities.” She teaches English 2 all PHOTO PROVIDED Center in Lakeland. The Dinwiddie says teaching periods of the day. The list of the 2018 two overall winners, allows her also to enhance “Every class period is dif- finalists: Michelle Dinwiddie, a 10th-grade English teacher at Lake along with 12 finalists, her own learning. ferent,” she says, and the Michelle Dinwiddie was Gibson High in Lakeland, is the 2018 Polk County Public Schools received cash awards and “I enjoy seeing student interactions with students chosen as the 2018 Polk Teacher of the Year. other prizes from event success,” she says. are different. County Teacher of the Hill Middle, civics and U.S. Technology, assistant sponsors. “I think what makes a “My goal is to nurture Year among the following history teacher school nutritionist Dinwiddie was chosen good teacher is having their personality toward teacher finalists: • Marion Alvarez-Correa, • Fadia Awad, Fred G. from more than 200 high standards and ex- goodness,” she adds. • James Gallman Jr., Pinewood Elementary, Garner Elementary, ESOL candidates who were pectations. I think expec- Growing up, she says she Southwest Middle, English fourth-grade teacher paraeducator nominated by individual tations should always be knew she always wanted to teacher Margie Foreman was • Pamela Terry, schools throughout Polk high,” she says. teach because she was so • Cheryce Harris, Shelley chosen as the 2018 Polk Socrum Elementary, ESE County Public Schools. When she first started thankful for the teacher in Boone Middle, music County School-Related paraeducator Criteria included teaching, she notes that her life. teacher Employee of the Year • Patricia Plemmons, leadership and profession- she lowered her expecta- “I love teaching, show- • Alissa Lee, Floral among the following Lake Region High, ESE al development activities, tions, and quickly dis- ing, caring, mentoring. I Avenue Elementary, first- finalists: paraprofessional vocation- community and school covered it was best if she love making people laugh. grade teacher • Annette Sun, al trainer involvement, and teaching maintained high expecta- The classroom is just a • Elizabeth Hileman, Southwest Elementary, • Irene Davila, style. Judges reviewed tions and standards. great platform for all of Winter Haven High, health terminal operator Auburndale Central the applications without She brings a lot of that,” she says. science education teacher • Vernell Gandy, Daniel Elementary, ESOL knowledge of applicant enthusiasm to the table, as Her principal, Ryan Van, • Jason Bowman, Sleepy Jenkins Academy of paraeducator RV/Camping
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LAKE WALES – In cele- blankets to local orga- that a blanket for a child members of the Lake bration of their fifteenth nizations. Guardian Ad can provide warmth, Ashton community anniversary, Blankets of Litem, Healthy Start of comfort, and a smile,” said including furniture and Love at Lake Ashton, an Lake Wales, and homeless Pat Neaves, President of household goods. It will organization of individuals students from the Polk Blankets of Love at Lake be open to the public on making and delivering County School District Ashton. “Over the years, Saturday, March 10 from 8 blankets to children in are examples of the many we’ve made and donated a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lake need, announce their organizations and schools over 12,000 high quality Ashton Clubhouse on bi-annual Trash to blankets are given to blankets to schools and Thompson Nursery Road Treasure Sale will take throughout the year. organizations. It is such in Lake Wales. place on Saturday, March “Fifteen years ago, a privilege knowing that “We invite the public 10 to raise funds for their a former resident had after thousands of yards to come take part in our work helping children the simple idea that we, of fabric and hundreds Trash to Treasure sale PHOTOS PROVIDED in crisis in Polk County, as mothers and grand- of hours together, we are because there are beau- Florida. mothers, could bring delivering something truly tiful items donated from Blankets of Love celebrates its 15th year. Last year alone, Blankets some comfort to children sewn with love.” our friends and neighbors BOLLA, Blankets of Love received from the Trash to of Love at Lake Ashton in need. In the years since, The Trash to Treasure all in support of giving at Lake Ashton, is a 501(c) Treasure Sale goes towards donated more than 1,100 we’ve been giving back in Sale will feature gently comfort to children,” said association. One hundred materials to make blankets high-quality, handmade our small way knowing used items donated by Neaves. percent of the money for children in crisis. Mayor Fultz gives State of the City speech
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Ground breaks for Carol Jenkins Barnett Center
LAKELAND – At education and health will be built on the challenges such as Education and Head of Lakeland community a groundbreaking is both widespread and northwest corner of dyslexia, oral health School for the Roberts have attended the Early ceremony at Florida contagious. It is with Frank Lloyd Wright concerns, behavioral Academy, “Positive Learning Preschool/ Southern College last great admiration for Way and Jefferson challenges, and general early school experienc- Lab, a research-based week, President Anne Carol Barnett and her Avenue, next to health and environ- es are of paramount learning program for Kerr announced the commitment to young Roberts Academy. The mental stressors. importance to young children age three establishment of the learners throughout 17,700-square-foot As part of the launch children—establishing to six as well as an Carol Jenkins Barnett America that we name building will include of the center, Florida a foundation for the ac- on-site laboratory Center for Early the Carol Jenkins classrooms and offices Southern College will quisition of knowledge for FSC School of Childhood Learning Barnett Center for Early for 15 faculty members. establish new programs and gaining the skills Education majors. and Health at Florida Childhood Learning The Barnett Center of study in both early that they will need later Currently, the Early Southern College, and Health in her will be a national childhood education in life.” Learning Preschool/ which will house a honor.” model for teacher and pediatric nursing The Barnett Center Lab has a waiting list unique interdisciplin- The daughter of and pediatric nurse that focus on the will also house the col- of nearly quadruple ary program that will Publix Super Markets preparation, setting impact of childhood lege’s renowned Early its current capacity. be the first of its kind founder George W. a precedent for inter- health on learning. Learning Preschool/ Building a new facility in the United States Jenkins, Carol is a 1979 disciplinary education Health instruction will Lab, which will become and increasing enroll- linking early childhood graduate of Florida in early childhood be incorporated into an integral part of the ment as part of the learning and childhood Southern; her husband learning and health. the undergraduate and center, providing a development of the health. Barney Barnett is a Future teachers and graduate education model school for early Barnett Center for Early “Carol Barnett is one 1965 graduate of the nurses will be trained programs in order to childhood learning Childhood Learning of our nation’s leading college and serves on to identify issues that combine the best prac- and linking childhood and Health will provide advocates for children,” the college’s Board of impact childhood tices in both fields. health to learning more opportunities for said Dr. Kerr. “Her Trustees. learning, including According to Dr. outcomes. Polk County families to passion for and dedi- A new facility hous- vision and hearing Tracey Tedder, dean For many years, chil- benefit from stellar ear- cation to early learning ing the Barnett Center problems, learning of the FSC School of dren from the greater ly childhood education. Polk Symposium on special education LAKELAND — Polk parents of special needs community agencies the symposium is that comedian, who will Polk Student Services County Public Schools children with valuable and resources who everyone is together in present “Creating a Department, Holladay will host its annual Polk information and access support their children,” one place for the day Trusted Environment Child Development Symposium on Special to resources. said Kimberly Steinke, so parents can access Through Humor.” Services, and Florida Education on March 10 “The Polk Symposium assistant superin- contacts and resources Additional presen- Developmental from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at on Special Education tendent for learning at once. We are excited tations will be made Disabilities Council. Tenoroc High School, provides a great op- support. to welcome families to by representatives of Attendees will also 4905 Saddle Creek Road portunity for families “Topical sessions are this annual event.” FDLRS/FIN Sunrise, enjoy free breakfast and in Lakeland. of students with dis- provided for parents to The keynote speaker Project 10, Disability lunch, door prizes and The event is free and abilities to meet and hear and learn informa- will be Michael Rivera, Rights of Florida, ESE giveaways. open to the public. It engage with school tion about serving their an award-winning Advisory Council, For more informa- is designed to provide district personnel and children. The beauty of teacher and stand-up Polk ESE Department, tion, call 863-534-0930. Bostick Heart Center embarks on $50 million project WINTER HAVEN — Hospital to accommo- or two, and in some cases, Winter Haven Hospital new spaces, Winter Haven BayCare Health System has date the growing demand immediate relief in chest is already nationally Hospital will start renovating approved another expansion for minimally invasive pain and labored breathing. recognized for its heart vacated areas. These renova- project for Winter Haven heart surgery, such as Many TAVR patients report surgery program. We have tions aim to provide addi- Hospital that will bring Transcatheter Aortic Valve benefits of having more maintained a “3 star” rating tional and updated patient advanced, hybrid technology Replacement (TAVR) that energy, being able to return (the highest possible) from rooms for acute medical care for the Bostick Heart Center replaces heart valves with- to everyday activities quick- the prestigious Society of or recovery after surgery. and additional patient out open heart surgery. ly, and experiencing less Thoracic Care Surgeons In addition, the hospital is rooms. According to national post-surgical pain. for ten consecutive years. completing the $50 million The expansion will relocate registries and databases that “We’re advancing the Each year, this rating places ER department expansion. many of the Bostick Heart track cardiac procedures, Bostick Heart Center so that our heart surgery program Design and planning began Center services to the second TAVR procedures are con- we can provide an option among the top 10 to 15 this month for the Bostick floor of the new ER and add tinuing to increase, and in without open heart surgery percent in the nation. Heart Center and new ICUs; cardiac catheterization labs, 2015 even surpassed the for our patients that are in The new expansion project active construction is ex- with one specialized as a number of valve replace- need of aortic valve replace- also adds another 45,000 pected to begin in February hybrid operating room that ments by open heart surgery. ment,” says Steve Nierman, square feet as a third floor next year and complete in allows for both intervention- In many instances, mini- president of Winter Haven to be dedicated to intensive early 2020. The subsequent al and surgical procedures. mally invasive heart surgery Hospital. “As TAVR becomes care units (ICUs). After exist- renovations to vacated The hybrid lab paves allows for patients to be up more common, it also is ing services and patient care spaces are expected to be the way for Winter Haven and walking within a day reportedly safer.” units are relocated to the completed in 2021. Wednesday, February 28, 2018 Page 19
HEALTH and WELLNESS 2018 Polk Senior Games
By CHARLES A BAKER III [email protected]
WINTER HAVEN – Nancy Thornberry, 87 of Lakeland, founded the Polk Senior Games, the largest such competition in the state, 26 years ago. Her brother, the late Lloyd “Stretch” Hudnall, was a national-class senior games athlete who threw javelin and competed in other field events. She and her fam- ily, with help from Publix founder George Jenkins and others, were so impressed by the nation- al events that her brother competed in that she wanted to create a senior games in her home town. Thornberry and others organized 777 athletes that first year. The 2018 Lisa Palas sings the Polk Senior Games theme song during Polk Senior Games will opening ceremonies of the 2018 Polk Senior Games Feb. 24, be showcasing more than 2018 at All Saints Academy. 2,500 athletes. Academy. Kim Marko and Linda More than 50 athletes Nancy’s son Gus Palas Ludwick performed competing this year are was master of ceremo- America the Beautiful. 90 or above, and one ath- ny Saturday, and her Claudiette Braswell lete is over 100. Seventy- daughter Lisa Palas sang and Jeff Slaten carried a five were entered into the the theme song, which ceremonial torch to open track competition after she wrote with a friend. the games. PHOTOS BY CHARLES A. BAKER III opening ceremonies Another of Nancy’s “It feels like the first Saturday morning on daughters, Deena Wilbur, one, except I get to see Claudiette Braswell, 82, of Lake Wales, has been awarded Polk Senior Games Outstanding Jahna Field at All Saints is now executive director. new faces each year,” Female Athlete for the past six years. She was all smiles while competing in the 800 meter dash Feb. 24, 2018.
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Andrea Collier, 51, of Orlando, prepares to compete in the 800 meter dash during opening day of the 2018 Polk Senior Games at All Saints Academy in Winter Haven. 1350 Pacific Road • Poinciana, FL, 34789 • TuscanyPreserveLiving.com Page 20 Wednesday, February 28, 2018
HEALTH and WELLNESS Meet the Social Seniors Club The Social Seniors Club friendships, enjoy activities is to dine was originally established recreational activities, and socialize at vari- Sept. 23, 1988 as the Non- and generally pursue ous restaurants each Smoking Singles Club. wholesome entertain- Thursday at 1 p.m. Being single is no longer a ment with a compatible Business meetings for all requirement. Couples are group in a smoke free members are each first welcome at the discretion atmosphere. Thursday of the month at of the Board of Officers. If you are looking for a local restaurant. For fur- The purpose of the a club such as the one ther information, contact Club is to provide a described, we are also Bill at 863-291-0449 or means for seniors to looking for you. Melissa, the president, at socialize, establish One of our main 863-221-6177. Results are typical and do vary. Results are typical and do vary. Two Watson Clinic physicians relocate FACELIFT SPECIALIST LAKELAND — Recently, Surgical or Non-Surgical Watson Clinic Psychology specialist Michael L. Kieffer, PhD moved from the Behavioral Health at STOP Wasting Money Edgewood location to his new office on the 2 W floor on Temporary Fillers of Watson Clinic Main at 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd. Breakthrough Long-Term Filler in Lakeland. Appointments can be scheduled by calling by Local #1 Bellafill Injector 863-668-3465. Meanwhile, Internal Michael L. Kieffer, PhD Charlene O. Recto, MD Medicine specialist Charlene O. Recto, MD from the University of the completed a fellowship YOU ARE INVITED is currently accepting Philippines in Manila. She in Geriatric Medicine at new patients from two performed an internship New York University in convenient locations. at Philippine General New York, NY, and another FACIAL BEAUTY She treats patients every Hospital and a residency fellowship in Palliative Care Monday, Wednesday and at Davao General Hospital and Hospice Medicine at SOCIAL MIXER SEMINAR Friday from her 3W office at in the Philippines. An Montefiore Medical Center Watson Clinic Main, and ev- additional internship and in Bronx, NY. Her areas of ery Tuesday and Thursday residency was completed expertise include general from her new offices at at the Sound Shore Medical primary care services, Tuesday,Wednesday, Feb. March 20th 14th @ 1:00pm @1pm Watson Clinic Highlands Center of Westchester, New nutrition, geriatric care, at 2300 E. County Rd. York Medical College, in palliative care and hospice The WaterfrontTerrace Hotel Inn 540A in south Lakeland. New Rochelle, NY. She then medicine. Dr. Recto will move her 3291105 East LakeshoreMain St, Lakeland Drive practice to Highlands permanently when Phase 2 ANSWERS to crossword FOOD IS SERVED of the facility opens in April LUNCH IS SERVED 2018. Appointments may APSE MI SSALS F I B CRED be scheduled by calling DEUX ONTAR I O URETHANE 863-680-7190. I N I T OCELOTS TORRANCE GRAND PRIZE RAFFLE Michael L. Kieffer, PhD OUTRUN ETNA B I NGERROR received his degree in SPEAKSFLY FO I L I RE (up to $1200 Value) clinical psychology from VEER G IMLET SHOES the University of Florida HOP I TAY URAL AWA I TS in Gainesville, FL, and QUI RK NEATER METE performed an internship S I EGE KART SLUMBERPAY Call Now in clinical psychology R I G REC AMI ES RRR at Indiana University I CON NAMEDROPPER LOTS School of medicine in MUG SOF I A USE JOB Limited Seating! PR I MCOLORS ALPE UT I CA Indianapolis, IN. He is a AONE EGGSON TUTOR member of the American PORTER PERE EDU SYNC Psychological Association, TONYS SER I ES ONCE 888-875-3223 Florida Psychological DEE GENA EARLYAMEN Association and a Fellow PHONEMARS SAR I ELTORO of the American College of ALCAPONE MI NORCA ER I N Surgeons. SEAL I ONS REDDEER RACE Dr. Charlene Recto SRTA RES TR I ESON SLAT received her medical degree Download our WSJ Bestseller Now on Amazon.com ADVERTISE YOUR YARD GARAGE MOVING ESTATE SALE HERE!
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ThankANNUAL FUND HONORYou ROLL The Winter Haven Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees extends its thanks to our 2017 Annual Fund donors.
Proceeds from the Foundation Annual Fund originate from Winter Haven Th ese vital funds will be utilized to underwrite technology, equipment and Hospital medical staff , private individuals, regional corporate leaders and services for Winter Haven Hospital patients. Th e Winter Haven Hospital Winter Haven Hospital team members. Since its inception, more than Foundation Annual Fund allows everyone to participate in improving $3.8 million has been raised by the Annual Fund to support Winter Haven health care locally. Every gift is important. Th ank you for your investment Hospital’s not-for-profi t, patient-focused mission. in Winter Haven Hospital and the patients we serve. We are pleased to announce the Foundation 2017 Annual Fund campaign With best regards, has reached a total of $298,781.
Lance Anastasio Chairman, Winter Haven Hospital Foundation
President’s Society Ellyn and Ronald Brinsko 100% Society Marisol Ojeda BB&T — Chazal Insurance Jane Britton Erwina Apwil Ana Ontiveros BB&T Wealth Gerald and Rita Burns Michael Ardito Marissa Ortiz B.L. Smith Electric, Inc. Stephanie Cati Carol Becker Carolyn Patterson Bill and Wendy Bostick Suzanne Chandler Julia Beswick Rosa Perez Ben Hill Griffi n, Inc. Dale Chichetto Th omas Betterly Laurie Phillips Margaret D. Burns Clean and Serene Group of N.A. Colene Bohinski Teresa Phillips Valerie Butler Amy Davis Brenda Boulakroune Ana Pierce Paul and Jean Cate Charitable Rhonda Dickson-Boyer Richard Brigandi Yesenia Ramirez Endowment Fund Zeida Dye Michelle Brown Melissa Riordan Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Collins Dr. and Mrs. Frank J. Fischer Deetana Burgess Janice Roble Dr. and Mrs. David Dodd Michelle Forman Patricia Cader Yaitza Ruiz Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Driscoll Jason Hamlin Kristie Carlini Nancy Sallman Givewell Community Foundation - Leigh Heneen Michelle Cobb Gloria Sanchez Th e Nolen Family Fund Jovino Hernandez Jr. Amy Cochran Marina Santos Carin Gow Merlinda Hobbs Anne Condor Mia Schemmel G. Arnold Haynes Tammy Jackson Channing Crider Martha Scott Mrs. Cindy Henry Beth Koon Sylvia Curtis Judy Smith Kevin and Jan Hyman Laurel Lawrence Renee Davis Bridget Southard Carol Koeppel-Olsen Melanie Lee Kenneth Drew Harriet Speaks Iris Lawrence Deanna Macon Lori Durbin Evan Sprouse Michael Magee T.E. McAdorey Cyndi Durham Susan Woods Lawrence W. Maxwell Patricia Miller Martha T. Edwards Phyllis Wynter Keith and Marie Mixon Christine Miner Teresa Even Michelle Ximines Stephen Nierman Madelyn Moseley Carla Fernandez Carla Young Abby and George O’Neill Laura Nalker Rebecca Fields John Oster III Karin G. Nelson Christine Fullmer In honor of Tommy and Lynn Oakley Mr. Francois De Saint Phalle Susan Nichols Josefi na Escobedo Galvan Dr. Jimmy and Amanda Sites Frank and Lisa Schlagel Jerry and Joanne Norris Jeanette Garcia Jim, Joyce, Cindy and Rod Sweet Janis Oliver Barbara Gardner In memory of Dorothy Driver Th e Tucker-Fontana Group — BB&T Mr. and Mrs. Th omas Owen Keita Greene Dr. Edgar H. Willard III Scott & Stringfellow Lester Patacsil Victoria Guerinoni Mr. and Mrs. Wade H. Walker Ewa Politanski Emma Jeane Hackle In memory of Mary Lou Emry Elizabeth Ponder Melinda Hadden Dr. Edgar H. Willard III Advocate Society Lorraine D. Proctor Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hanus Kyle Barr Linda Rumrell M. Lea Herring In memory of Norma Lolly Bob and Carol Carter Clinton Shouppe Rhonda Hisle Dr. Edgar H. Willard III Clive Harding Mark Shumate Maria Jaguey Henkelman Construction, Inc. Karen Siegel Linda Johnson In memory of Patrick Dean Martin Andrew Johnston Dr. Jimmy and Amanda Sites Rhamona Jones Jerry and Joanne Norris Markel Meeks Dr. and Mrs. Alan L. Sizemore Adrienne Lambert Alice Potthast Gillian Small Lisa Lasseter In memory of Dr. Asish Shah Jonathan Spreitzer Donald and Debra Smith Mr. and Mrs. Harvey J. Lester Dr. Edgar H. Willard III Lori Steinberg Connie Stanley Icilda Lewin Jeff Szak Mr. and Mrs. Gary Stephens Jack Linville In memory of Ms. Elizabeth F. Smith Helen Trumbull Donald and Shirley Swanson Cynthia Lorenzo B.L. Smith Electric, Inc. Jack Vasconcellos Michael Swartz James Martinez Tammy White Esther Swiney Kimber Mathews In memory of Margaret Dr. Edgar H. Willard III Kit Th relkel Miriam McAllister and Tom Swann Lea Tolzmann Larry McFarland Dr. Margaret S. Norris Century Society Vicki Torrie Celica McKinnon Matthew Arnold Brandi Williams Deborah McLendon In memory of Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Teeter Dr. Robin Baker Debra N. Wolf Lynne McNulty Martha T. Edwards Doshia Berry Glenn Wysock Nieves Melecio Jennifer Blank Michael Morrison In memory of Ulus and Louise Wall Dr. Jayanth Bolaram Agustin Negron Dr. Edgar H. Willard III Christine Boyette Dr. Margaret S. Norris 18-301620–0118
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By KATHY LEIGH BERKOWITZ Margaret Jones, transform our city.” food and sometimes, help, and noted the eve- Starry Knights. [email protected] director of operations She enjoys also apartments for those ning was not about him, But when asked about and equipping for Heart working with the Winter in need. Flanders and but the many non-profits the common bond be- Watercolor artist for Winter Haven, said Haven homeless. “We Smith drive home to he invited to attend. tween Starry Knights and Steven Schepper found those non-profits in the literally shake their Winter Haven with loads Volunteers were pre- honoring the non-profits, a sunny place in the area serve on “large days, hands, acknowledge their of furniture, clothing, sented with certificates and the creatives who courtyard of The Garden and nobody knows the names,” she adds. household items and of appreciation and drove hours to gather, Ballroom on Sunday Knights … those who Several leaders gave more, and Smith says everyone enjoyed good- Artist Schepper says, “It during the Starry Knights serve behind the scenes.” testimony to the strength Flanders’ work effort is ie bags and free dinner is Kurtis. He brought us gala put on by Growing Jones, who previously of volunteer work in “remarkable.” and entertainment at all here.” Positivity and Heart worked with non-profits Winter Haven, with Rick Ducking his head away for Winter Haven, an in Harlem, New York, Smith of the Church from the compliment, evening of honoring says true volunteers of the Nazarene giving Flanders said he could NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE non-profits and celebrat- shine because they have kudos to Flanders for not do it without Smith’s Notice is hereby given that on March 13, 2018 ing art, music, creativity the attitude of “I will the countless hours he and fashion. help, even when no one spends gathering items Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at “You realize your life is sees me.” from Orlando for the the storage facilities listed below, to satisfy the not your own,” he said, Such an attitude church’s thrift shop lien of the owner, personal property described while painting Growing transformed Harlem, she which helps take care below belonging to those individuals listed be- Positivity’s new logo, says, noting, “If we are of the homeless. 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Winter Haven BUY A CAR! available for those who qualify. required 863-537-9022 Ask for "Miss Shelli" 863-258-8787 Page 24 Wednesday, February 28, 2018 RED HOAGLAND WINTER HAVEN USED SE HABLA ESPANOL CLOSED SUNDAY NEAR LEGOLAND 2007 YAMAHA MIDNIGHT STAR 2007 SAAB 9-3 2007 HONDA SHADOW 750CC 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SEL 2009 VW JETTA KELLEY BLUE BOOK $6,900 KELLEY BLUE BOOK $5,988 KELLEY BLUE BOOK $5,927 KELLEY BLUE BOOK $7,298 KELLEY BLUE BOOK $7,158 $ $ $ $ $ 2,991 4,472 4,489 6,990 6,992 2014 NISSAN VERSA SV 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT 2017 HYUNDAI ACCENT SE 2016 HYUNDAI ACCENT SE KELLEY BLUE BOOK $9,237 KELLEY BLUE BOOK $10,327 KELLEY BLUE BOOK $12,255 KELLEY BLUE BOOK $16,987 KELLEY BLUE BOOK $13,325 $ $ $ $ $ 8,893 9,900 11,835 11,980 11,990 CERTIFIED CERTIFIED # HYUNDAI CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED OVER 10 YR 100,000 MILE “CERTIFIED” WARRANTY 75 PRE-OWNED • 10 YEARS UNLIMITED ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE “CERTIFIED” DEALER • 150 POINT QUALITY & SAFETY INSPECTION PRE-OWNED 2015 NISSAN ALTIMA 2014 FORD C-MAX SEL 2012 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING-L 2012 HYUNDAI SANTA FE GLS 2015 HYUNDAI ELANTRA SE KELLEY BLUE BOOK $14,373 KELLEY BLUE BOOK $14,075 KELLEY BLUE BOOK $13,475 KELLEY BLUE BOOK $13,990 KELLEY BLUE BOOK $14,500 $ $ $ $ $ 12,500 12,743 12,893 12,900 12,925 CERTIFIED 2016 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID LIMITED 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID LTD 2014 HYUNDAI SONATA 2013 HONDA CR-V LX KELLEY BLUE BOOK $15,125 KELLEY BLUE BOOK $15,550 KELLEY BLUE BOOK $14,928 KELLEY BLUE BOOK $14,990 KELLEY BLUE BOOK $15,215 $ $ $ $ $ 12,980 12,994 12,994 13,275 13,697 DON’T MAKE FLORIDA’S $ BELOW OVER $ , LOWEST PRICES 1000’S A1 000 BOOK 500 THE CLEANEST LATE MODEL PRE-OWNED CARS • TRUCKS MISTAKE QUALITY INSPECTED VEHICLES IN FLORIDA VALUE! VANS • SUVS 2015 HYUNDAI ELANTRA SE 2014 MAZDA MAZDA5 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT 2014 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT 2015 HYUNDAI TUCSON GLS KELLEY BLUE BOOK $15,990 KELLEY BLUE BOOK $14,290 KELLEY BLUE BOOK $15,990 KELLEY BLUE BOOK $15,750 KELLEY BLUE BOOK $15,990 $ $ $ $ $ 13,850 13,988 14,575 14,750 14,780 CERTIFIED 2010 NISSAN 370Z 2011 HYUNDAI GENESIS 2015 HYUNDAI SONATA SE 2010 ACURA TL 2015 HYUNDAI SONATA LIMITED KELLEY BLUE BOOK $16,147 KELLEY BLUE BOOK $15,709 KELLEY BLUE BOOK $15,875 KELLEY BLUE BOOK $15,401 KELLEY BLUE BOOK $20,625 $ $ $ $ $ 14,866 14,900 14,970 14,990 16,971 CERTIFIED CERTIFIED 2013 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE 2015 DODGE CHARGER SXT KELLEY BLUE BOOK $20,178 PRE-AUCTION WHOLESALE KELLEY BLUE BOOK $18,566 $ $ ALL GOING TO AUCTION SOON! WE SAVE AUCTION FEES. 17,425 YOU BUY AT WHOLESALE. 17,928 2015 DODGE CHARGER SXT 2001 BUICK CENTURY 2010 TOYOTA YARIS 2004 FORD ESCAPE 2014 KIA SPORTAGE EX KELLEY BLUE BOOK $18,557 KELLEY BLUE BOOK $18,732 $ $ 17,928 $ $ $ 17,988 3,983 3,993 3,998 2013 HYUNDAI GENESIS 3.8 1996 CADILLAC CONCOURS 2011 TOYOTA YARIS 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS 2016 HYUNDAI TUCSON SE KELLEY BLUE BOOK $18,500 KELLEY BLUE BOOK $19,363 $ $ 17,990 $ $ $ 17,990 4,125 5,989 6,741 2014 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM 2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT 2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT KELLEY BLUE BOOK $20,130 KELLEY BLUE BOOK $22,375 $ $ 18,011 $ $ $ 18,990 6,989 7,993 7,993 CERTIFIED 2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE TURBO 2014 HYUNDAI GENESIS R-SPEC 2015 LINCOLN MKC 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SE KELLEY BLUE BOOK $22,375 KELLEY BLUE BOOK $23,225 KELLEY BLUE BOOK $22,692 KELLEY BLUE BOOK $30,660 $ $ $ $ 18,990 19,980 21,900 25,997 CERTIFIED VIEW ALL RED HOAGLAND HYUNDAI OF OUR 6375 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (SR540) INVENTORY Winter Haven, Florida 33884 ADNO=3546087 *All certified pre-owned come with balance of 10 yr, 100k mile warranty & 5 yr 60k mile bumper to bumper warranty. All prices are plus taxes, tag, title, $699 dealer fee. W.A.C. Photos for illustration purposes only. 863-326-6999 **See dealer for details. Offers good through 2/28/18. LL-LH330561